Blythe Township High School - Hilltopper Yearbook (New Philadelphia, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1953 volume:

A , , JIU We V xx f i -n I! W V DEDICATION To the parents and everyone who has helped and encouraged us and whose --' forthrightedness and generosity have left a lasting impression on our lives . . , We affectionately dedicate the 1953 HILLTOPPER, PH EEHUULFRUUDLY FFQEEENTE 4 VE I W i r 1-.1 1 I. -1. i1-ll.- i.,1l.1 . 1 7Qwf'efr Gkywfoffsof gf? 77166 - 1' -iw, HDHUIHISWWOH Mr. Nash Supervising Principal Mr. Gibbons Principal X: ---1 I ' 'SK A il I ?Y - I 1.1. 'IH' P 1,0 K 1 1 'uf M. ,M-1 -.,.,.,,,-N -4 - l 1.-vp.-,-on-u-vi-4 -:siruu www-is if ga, - V +vi- .L al 35+ Q 7 Ni I ' .-12? A. -. . w i? Qu: fx A Mr. Rompalo English Miss McGarrity Citizenship Mr. McDonald Mathematics Mr, Tuppie Social Studies Mr. Kurek Science 2 5 E 3' 2 2 i 1 af ,X 'Vt 1:-ff' gif i ,436 A f. 1 -1 f fy' xr.. Qs K ', K Mrs. XVh41lu11 Sucrwtglrx Mrs. Smith Svlmol IX'.ll'Sx' Miss Vmnvks Cimmmrn 1.11 EU 5 Drivcrs C,'1STOL1.ll.S M , gf X X Janice Johns, Wesley Kchlor P T Vice- res. rc-as. i ir M l V1 ,wI........ -es',,,,,,,,,,-, ,sq AB 'i I 44 QU 1' Jet' , 1.' nn 1 - - ! V' .M QC Glu- 00' ,.- - N Z Q' 'FFXQ-ff x 'QP . :Zig . .- H ni, Y, . -1 ' 'Q .. ,, -i ' . Q' X .-.. -' ' X M 5, . S :I Q., N, Qcb v A . is , lv if 'f .'P gc, y 'X i ' ,f14K.fg, 5 V .. . ' fix xls . ' ,. f. 3 A I 5 Hack: R, Mikonis, V, Waitkllnas, E. Zcmlvas Middlc: J, Russek, R, Polalislry, J, Lanyton, C, Suiralcsky, W, Vacula Front: R, Palko, S, Pattay, L. Luluinslliy, C, Kowalski X, lk XXX Back: J. Corrcll, A, Coccio, E, Ebling, W. Hill, T. Norris, J, Koshnick Front: M, Murray, M, Caldas, R. Murray, C, Firth, D. Zulrris, XX E, Srefanck Ni -if ,Z j'l?! L 3 ', fer '. Q pr Uncle: li, Solzulo1:us,F. Parry, D O r W lwpl L X lu ll Front: ll, Orlosky, V, Smolznli, J, Pclacflliclc, D, S114-rlidq, ' llll .......... l .A 'A M YY v Q. 'IN Back: J. BIIFCOSRY, J, Gall, W, Kclllor, P. GI'2llllll'L'li Front: N. Czlrvey, M. Gossiclc, A, Carroll, IE, Hoffincs, I, Johns, S, Cllictliirda Y h if 'nv 1 tm, ,nw M 1 MBC Clemmy QDIA PER TO DIPLOMA SJ 'W 'il Lf 1 N tg J ' 7 Princeton Josie Coy1ie EUFHDMUR A. La. lI1 45 ice-Pres Swv lr M Q . ,+.q 14u s: J. Rovorla, J, SDVFU f , 4 0 . Rack: H. Txlisrislmz, A, Iigmrxlmkx' J, Wlpgxis A, Kuwil ls, P, EXAVCOQYQ From: IE, FMU P, Dmitri, V. Ifigcl, l 1, Fnnuocls, J, V.ll1lIOC'f '1 ,GBX 6 H, Russvlc, M, Pflfillku I,, Slllikosli rom: R, SIVIIHS, C, Sclulvffcr, L, Smcrliczk ,, XJ- L , ..- . :'1'?'1'!L224g1 AY Sack: R, Julius, R, Jennings, F. Figgel A, Kctrick Front: A. Jvkus, M, Nothstcin L. Meyers, A. Laigvellu, J, Orloff .a -w4 ?'.1vlla'-Q I I 1 X Stanky Mary Lou, Tam and friend 'ef uf H ' Mitzie X x Janie 1 in . .I ' 4 f A Chas ,Ju ,V mV qld F V ., 3-gfjf' Y lf A I .pn--r'7 ., . , Y s jx ' - Al' Gots and sister .,N X , Mary Lim DIAPERS TO DIPLOMAS 194 s I r rff I 184' I I' ' 1 I ff! I V E I 5 E 8 s ixgr Y 1 2 Q P, Quirk, T, Toluack, M, J, Gulaska Secy, Pres, Vice-Pres. -wl,4u-wi lf Ji gg.. QA ffylff cl .K ,QL Av- 1 Rack: I. Orlosky, P, Stephens, M, Selcdonis Front: J, Thompson, L, Stcmcrosky, M. Waitkwmzrs D. Vernicky, A. Tomashunas inn-9 Back: M. Calabrese, C. Chiminitz, B. Farrell, C, Demsky, M. J. Gulaska Front: M. Carroll, E. Fernando, M. Ganis, K. Brobsr X' X rm 51 Y Y. Back: C, Yvsacavnge, M. Nevada, C, Snukis, J. Gall M, Wojciechowski, J, Kreydt Front: T. Toiruck, P. Quirk X941 gf l-1 Hs.. Back: J. Harvilicz, P, Mulhall, M. Pelachick, R. Schneider Front: L. Petrnsh, M, Linder, H, Lescavage, M. Karlonis X o!, 'i -wr .sq A f- A lv- A 5' -'-,ff i. . Lx- ,- T. Burke w. JJ1. '... Q. F4 Margie as , Sr' , Burkie Grigqsy A ,, Q f-f ...Ax Lawn J. ' 4' X411 V ? '-1 J bv. L lo fb' u M Y A L X 'Mnrgieu . 1 si' rx 4 e , Mergie , NilTlitZ fs ., 4 My-as .iefil A ' L i 4 si Pr 1. . - fx? Q ismff .QP - Q ' t sh. sf rf 'X :AP f, -,ay y a Q, f .. .. 'Hi' rf apr, a f,,-'Iii' ' A l'?if'T Wif i '- - J -as lyk e-,, - V -' 'Y'jf2.4-,K ,grit v 'sf5+'m 1. 1-is 'Wg 3 -Q 'A 523, 3- - - t Clem Earto Philip Blickley Clemmy Phil Clexnmy is a reserved and sincere Phil claims the title of 12-C artist fellow who is very interested in Physics. With your discipline, we are sure you I As manager of the footoall team he did will succeed. a swell job. Good Luck. Evelyn Burke Burkie When Burkie is around there's never a dull moment. Always impersonating famous T. V. stars. We wish to you the best in your future undertakings. Margaret Constanty Margie A tall blonde, with a trim figure, who is better than average at dancing. May your career prove successful. fra. fi I we 4 vt X rff' ,ff if 5 4 ..- sg 4 D , X Ann Coyle John Crochunis Coylie Johnnie Here is a tiny lass whose golden voice 101111 is the quiet type who would rather provided delightful entertainment in our be SCSU Illafl heard. He proved himself Minstrel shows, Good luck to a future YO be 21 W0UClQ1'fll1 C13SSlTl8IS. We wish Horist. luck to a swell boy, Joseph Delpais John Gil'-sou Joe Princeton Joe is tall, blonde, and handsomeg quite Gilison's chief delight is serenading the a heartlvreaker! His career is uncertain girls. He will proliahly lvecome another but we wish him luck. John Barrymore, It is rumored John plans to enter college. Luck to yon. , l V f , , X U I ATMQ , if it , 13 I , Ls 2? f i if 1 me 5' 'f ' as wi i . r- 9 i , x I x Z 2 l F il if 2 Dolores Griggs John Gossick S ,.GriggSy.. HGOLS.. gf, As President of our class Dolores has l-lere's to a fellow who is a good looker -QX I worked very hard, Her ambition has and wonderful athlete. Gots is famous ,Z , enabled us to have a yearbook, Dolores has chosen Nursing as her career. With her sweet smile and wonderful person- ality we are certain that she willsucceed, Good luck to a swell girl. Ann Harvilla Mitzi Who belongs to that congenial laugh? None other than our Mitzi , Always happy and making everyone else happy with her jokes. To a swell girl we wish a future of happiness. for his saying nerus. Best of luck. f lkk Josephine Kasper Josie One of the hest dressed girls in school. Josie can he found versing new cheers for she is co-captain ofthe cheerleaders. We knowthis attractive lass will succeed as a heautician. El 1 f 1 ff BGIZIY Ann Labie Michael Langton X Be HY Mike ss an x ray technician we wish you suc his work and proves it too Best of luck I Q . ss I F Small hut cute. and full is .Betty. As Mike is a fellow who is interested in ' X - v ' n CGSS to yor V Alltert Lapcoskie Alhie Polka! Polka! Go to any polka dance and you'rc sure to find Albie there. He is always ready to make friends es- pecially with the fairer sex, Good luck to you, Alhie . 2 Mary Louise Lazusky Mary Lou Mary Louise is a pretty lass with win- ning ways and a smile for everyone. We hope you succeed in becoming an air- line hostess. K Here comes competition boys, both in sports and girls' hearts. Mergie has chosen engineering as his profession. We are sure that you will succeed, Bernard Mikonis Dean A wonderful classmate, a true friend and a good voice describes Dehn . Since we do not know Dean's future we wish him luck in anything he may undertake. - :L 26,95 ' 'Ti .X m ' I4 f ,fo-3 1:':::v Thomas Margle Mergie 'yi-. ns , 1- . Elizaieth Mehalshick Butch Introducing a vivacious sort of girl who is co-captain of the chcerlelders Butch's most valuahle asset is her wer satile personality. Our best to you in the future, Marie Mikovich Flash Zoom! There goes Flash. She is noted for her remarkable speed as can obviously be seen. We don't know Marie's intentions, hut to her we wish the luest. . . f lfiiikwiflfel f ' ' ' S ' , . 'lfzwll I Z' ll 9 5 A .34 U N Q Francis Miller Ethel Mullin Monk Betty Monk is a neat dresser who seems to A. very quiet, sedate lass who is top find great interest in New Phila, Luck athlete of her class. Good luck in what- and success to a nice boy. ever you undertake, George Ney Florence Oler Fi ber Cookie Fibber is noted for his red hair and Cookie is a fascinating blonde who is great sportsmanship. We hope you suc- very friendly. With her winning ways we ceedin becoming a construction operator. are Sure She will Succeed. 1 lo Q gow. Picture Not Available 34 Michael Palko Stanky Contangious grin--lady teaser--lover of sports. These words partly portray our Mike. Have you heard Stanky argue? You'll never win! Loads of luck. Mary Jane Petronis Janie A sweet girl, who will long be remem- bered for her wonderful personality, and intelligence. Jane did wonderful work as our vice-president, and editor, Janie will attend the U. of P. in order to fol- low the career of nursing, that she has Dorothy Putalavage Putt A very pretty girl with a pleasing per- sonality. Wea ness is flirting---hobby is dancing ---- and ambition is unknown. We wish you all the luck in the world. - . vi - '. . ! ' MQ.. .' chosen. Loads of luck, Robert Raess Reesie A happy go lucky fellow, is Reesie. He worked hard to promote our team to victory in both football and basketball. May your future be bright. TI? 40 Robert Rinda Bob rx .1 5 Iii, K Q 2 Q . ' . Lm'A 'ij mK . - T 'i 155 y-hl 53 i . 'Mig Charles Smerlick Charlie Shhl Do not disturb. The great thinker Charlie is a Good Samaritan-forever thinketh! In spite of his silence, we helping someone. Good luck to you- know Robert hasa pleasant and prosperous you deserve it. future planned, Iohn Smerlick Charles Snyder Johnnie Champ Johnnie is a tall, ood looking lad A tall, curly headed member of our who is forever teasing Sie girls. We wish Senior Class, who did a wonderful job you the best. in the Minstrel. May lady luck smile upon you. Picture Not Available E L.LA In AMI -a-ali fr' my 1 Edmund Strauss Joan Russek Ediu Joni Ediu has a very casualmanner and never A Cute blonde who loves to skate and worries about anything. He spends most constantly surrounded hy music Best of his time teasing the girls to tears. to you in your career, Joni To a swell pal, good luck, Jacob Schaeffer Jakie A carefree fellow who is known as one of Mr. Nash's helpers. We hope you don't become a janitor, but good luck anyway. Margaret Schneider Margie Margie is one girl who is well liked by her companions. Always willing to help anyone in distress. To a girl who has intentions of hecoming a nurse, good luck! 'Q- I I , . r .. it ' WN? . 55? A rg' QQ ' T33 I , 2' i ff gi, , 2 I 3.5 1 J . -N my , r , A K xx ,z A ' m fs -..'. rf: f A . . 1, My Yr Chester Shanoslcie Charles Stefanek Nimitz Chas Another six footer is none other than our Nimitz. Always ready to.lend a help- ing hand, Whatever your intentions ever you undertake. may you always succeed, Chester, Alice Tomalavage Tam A charming lass is our Tam , She has the ability of making friends and keep- ing them and is also a willing and hard working girl, The hest to you, Alice. r A very friendly fellow who has many admirers. Luck and success in what- Margaret Welkie Mar ve A tiny blonde with a friendly smile, who has plans for entering nursing. We hope you will succeed, i l gf! A Paul Yacobowsky ll'Yaki lv Brockton claims this well-mannered boy who is very quiet but yet cooperative. Luck and success to youl CLASS FLOWER: Red Rose CLA SS COLORS: Blue and White CLASS MOTTO: Nothing Succeeds Like Success EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: MARY JANE PETRONIS BUSINESS MANAGER: DOLORES GRIGGS THE CLASS PROPHECY OF 1953 It is a beautiful day and here I am in an office of the well-known Empress Hotel at Miami Beach, Florida. It is the year 1968. Being high above the sands, so familiarly dotted with bathers, Iwas lured to one of the large picture windows where my gaze was directed to the pale blue waves tinged with white foam rolling by. Soon, I could almost perceive certain images. As the waves seem- ed to calm down, these figures were none others than the class of '53, An extraordinary idea flashed through my mind - A Class Reunion . 'Cause after all, some of us hadn't seen one another for 15 years. To write would be quite an extensive problem, since our class had managed to cir- culate themselves through all parts of the universe, So, the next possible and logical thing to do would be to send telegrarns. Now, ----- two weeks later the replys are coming in - Why, here's one already. , . . MICHAEL LANGTON---Pleased to accept invitation. Congress is having a short recess so, won't be missed until the next session. ALICE TOMALAVAGE---I'm in a predicament---Send me a baby-sitter and I'll be there, JOHN SMERLICK---You're in luck--Scooped dirt all week for J. R. Bazley, will arrive in my new tuxedo. PHILIP BLIC KLEY---Now that I'm in, I can't get out of the Foreign Legion--Things are pretty rough all around. JOAN RUSSEK---Sure will be there - What's skipping a performance with N. Y. Roller Derby to- wards seeing old chums. JOHN CROCHUNIS---Have no choice--Have to leave Spain--Bankrupted the Great Casino at Monte Carlo. CHARLES SNYDER---How in the world am I supposed to come---Our Binney needs me in the store. EVELYN BURKE---Manage to get there--Will give the Brars AHH children a free day from school. GEORGE NEY---Busy---Diggin my way out of the Pen--Nearly through--p. s. Have a cab waiting for me to make fast get-away. CHARLES SMERLICK---Stuck here in Kaska--In charge of the new road construction-No way out. JACOB SCHAEFFER---Exploring the Alps--Too long of a slide down, So you'l1 have to get along without me. ANN HARVILLA---Will arrive Tuesday--Beings a private nurses Convention is down there--I'll have time. EDWARD STRAUSS---I'd come - I'd love to come-I'm dying to come--Happens I can't come-I have 462 more windows to clean at Waldorf Astoria. CLEMENT BARTO---Working like the devil-Panning gold down by the Old Mill Stream-Figure I won't be there. ANN COYLE---Stand by--I'm on my way--But, bringing my Avon supplies--Might make some sales. MARGARET SCHNEIDER---Guess I could come-don't think I'll have too much trouble getting away from my husband. JOSEPH DELPAIS---Everybody's one and only Joe Delph after just finishing his latest picture NMOONLIGHT Kc MADNESS is on his way. Keep the bobbysoxers away, after all, I'm bashful. ETHEL MULLIN---Job's too important to leave in the midst of preparing for my new T. V. program, The Life With Betty . ALBERT LAPCOSKIE---Don't think I'll be able to make it-the booze is running pretty fast down here in my saloon in Nevada. MARIE MIKOVICH---Count on me. Just ran a 50 yd. stretch---Still running. BERNARD MIKONIS---Expect me--I'll bring my latest hit Sleep Awhile so, I can croone a lil tune at the reun. MARGARET CONSTANTY---Certainly will be there--Though I hate leaving Bermuda and Herky minus a head-waitress. THOMAS MARGLE---Sorry, can't make it. Too many robberies at my gas station near Sahara Desert. Can't trust anybody but myself. CHARLES STEFANEK---Even Georgia Peaches won't keep me away-Winnings are better than ever - hit me in the nick of time - my horse just won. JOHN GOSSICK---Me leave sunny California and these lovely sights-Why don't have a tan yet-- Will be there anyway. BETTY ANN LABIE---Galloping horses wouldn't keep me away--Won't be needed at my Drive as you Please School. JOSEPHINE KASPER---Could be arranged---If my husband, Earl Stoyer wants to put mileage on a new cadillac. ROBERT RINDA---Got free ticket to Florida--How--Just sold to the Dodgers, and have some time to spare. DOLORES GRIGGS---Oui, Oui, will be there from Pariee--wearing one of my newest creations. ROBERT RAESS---Just married and also henpecked so the odds are against me. Maybe next time when I'm boss. CHESTER SHANOSKIE---See you soon--Nothing else to do, scoring baskets get boring. FRANCIS MILLER---I'm figuring on having a nervous breakdown anyday now--somebody stole my drum sticks. BETTY MEHALSHICK---I'm asgood as there--I can count on my assistant to take care of my Beauty Salon in N. Y. MARY LOUISE LAZUSKY---Met up with astorm on one of my flights and will be stranded for awhile but be coming in on a wing and a prayer. MARY JANE PETRONIS---Gosh, a reunion and not too busy to leave my patients at the University of Pennsylvania. PAUL . YACOBOWSKY---Notice came too late, the fish here in Alaska are only biting this week. FLORENCE OLER---Cross me off the list 'cause I'm helping Sam Spade solve the case of Blythe's Missing Janitor . MARGARET WELKIE---There's a possibility-No telling what shift l'll be working at the Necho Allen, here's hoping for day shift. JOHN GIBSON---No way to get there from Africa--I'm waiting for a motor for my Chevy to come from Sears Roebuck. MICHAEL PALKO---Have to sign a contract with the Wildcats-Sorry. CLA SS WILL We, the Class of 1953, of Blythe Twp. High School being of sound mind, hereby make and pub- lish this our Last Will and Testament. To Mr. Nash and Mr. Gibbons our sincere thanks for their ever so useful advice. We leave many thanks to our faculty, who in these hard and trying times, taught us with patience and understanding. To the Sophomores our seats in the cafeteria, and our ability to have a jolly time. Although we had serious times, in order to get where we are tonight. To the Freshman, the trails and hardships that confronted all Freshman, Keep the Light of Hope Burning . To James Mclilvaney, CLEM BARTO leaves his ever so busy job as manager of the football team. To Michael Seladones, PHILIP BLICKLEY 'S great bus ride from Brockton fdon't take advantage of itj To Rosie Murray, EVELYN BURKE'S love for Literature Class Qkeep your eye on the book not on the teachery. To Betty Fernando, MARGARET CONSTANTY'S job of keeping Mr. McDonald informed of the latest happenings. To Florence Figel, ANN COYLE'S place as a singer in the Minstrel. To Carl Subalesky, JOHN CROCHUNIS'S position as a student council member. To George Orlosky, JOSEPH DH.PAIS gladly gives up his position as a miner for the Herring Coal Company. To Walter Govern, JOHN GIBSON steps aside to leave only his place as romeo of the High School. To Joseph Kreydt, JOHN GOSSICK'S ability to be outstanding in sports and with the girls. To Julianna Zimmers, DOLORES GRlGALONIS'S post as oficial candy seller for the cafeteria fdon't eat the Profitsb. To Helen Lescavage, ANN HARVILLA'S sense of good humor fdoes she get it from the patients in the hospitall. To Ann Marie Labella, JOSEPHINE KASPER'S skill of keeping up with the hair styles Cdon't use too much peroxide in seeking het formulal. To John Royack, BETTY ANN LABIE'S electric typewriter in typing class ftake excellent care of ith. To Michael Nevada, MICHAEL LANGTON'S assisting hand to Mr. Gibbons Ca job to be proud 00. To Joseph Spece, ALBERT LAPCOSKIE'S forever getting into trouble fno one can replace Al but they tryj. To Jean Fannock, MARY LOUIS LAXUSKY'S guite but ever so friendly ways. To Rose Marie Snukis, BETTY MEHALSHICK'S ability to dance and popularity with the opposite sex. To Charles Snukis, THOMAS MARGLE'S success on the gridiron Cdon't work the boys like Mergie didys To Martin Wojciechowskie, BERNARD MIKONIS wills his understanding of women. To Christine Toback, MARIE MIKOVICH bestows her gift of high speed on the gym floor. To Charles Chiminitz, FRANCIS MILLER'S well known reputation as a skater at Dream City. To Mary Nothstein, ETHEL MULLIN bestows her quiet manner fsilence is goldenJ. To Albert Coccio, GEORGE NEY'S efficiency as a handy man to Mr. Nash fusually found walking the halls with a screw driverj. To Dorothy Smerlick, FLORENCE OLER'S obeyance of all school rules fshe eluded detention classj. To Russel Palko, MICHAEL PALKO yields his task of selling Basler's groceries. To Lucy Smerlick, MARY JANE PETRONIS leaves her wonderful personality and sparkling smile. To Andrea Kubilus, DOROTHY PUTALAVAGE'S gift of gab Cdon't take advantage of this giftj. To Raymond Schneider, ROBERT RINDA'S alarm clock so that he' can try to be on time. To Billy Hill, ROBERT RAESS'S ability to make a major catastrophe out of a minor issue. To Loretta Petrush, JOANN RUSSEK'S love for skating for is it a certain person's attraction, Joanj. To Edward Seladones, JACOB SCHAEFFER'S morning cigarette butt fhurryl the bus is coming Edj To Dolores Vernicky, MARGARET SCHNEIDER'S everlasting trouble in Mr. Rompalo's classes. To Vincent Ruben, CHESTER SHANOSKIE'S height and eye for a cute figure fnot a mathematical figure eitherj. To John Veronsky, CHARLES SMERLICK gives his days off to go coal mining fdon't work too hardy. To Frank Figel, JOHN SMERLICK'S position as end on our great football team. fLet's make at least one touchdownj. To Robert Mikonis, CHARLES SNYDER leaves his job of supplying the class with their daily gum fdon't exhaust the stores supplyl. To Leroy Sulikuski, CHARLES STEFANEK'S natural gift of skipping school fdon't try to break Chas's recordl. To Thomas Norris, EDWARD STRAUSS'S why worry moods. You'll go through life with the greatest of case. To Hedy Russek, ALICE TOMALAVAGE'S eye for styles lkeep up the neat dressing that Alice hasj, To Marie Ganis, MARGARET WELKIE'S job as cheerleader and dues collector fbetter get the aspirins ready for those head achesb. To Carl Ycsacavage, PAUL YACOBOWSKY'S position as editor-in-chief of the mimeograph staff fdo your work as well as Paul didb. In witness whereof we have set our hand and seal hereto this twenty-ninth day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and fifty-three 119535. CSignedj Class of 1953 N..-Q J. Kasper, D. Griggs, M. Welkie, M. J, Petronis SGCY. Pres. Treas. Vice-Pres. CLASS HISTORY As ei hth graders we dreamed of the day when we would be walking through the corridors of Blythe Townshi lgi h School, and now, this dream was actually a reality. Realizing irst we had four years of hard worrk beiore us, we never dreamed that these years would hold some cheerful incidents such as George Ney's being late the first day. Still, after four years, he has yet to find out the time classes begin. We all recall the day Miss Martin assigned Margaret Constanty to rearrange the stockroom. While accomplishing her task, she discovered a box of powder, Feeling mischievious, she decided to dispose of it. Upon Miss Martin's return, she acknowledged the fact that the powder had vanished. Suspecting Margie, she confined her to detention. After confessing truthfully, Margie was forgiven but the inci- dent never forgotten. Attending the Senior dances became a new adventure to most of us and we found it hard getting accustomed to being considered underclassmen. Time passed rapidly, and before we realized it, our freshman year had ended. Our vacation rolled by, and we were beginninig our Sophomore year. We were surprised to see many new faces among us but soon became acquainte and gained new friends. We couldn't help feeling superior to the Freshmen, but we still respected our upper classmen. How well we remember, during this year the day Dolores Griggs and Mary Louise Lazusky made Strawberry Shortcake in Home Economics class. Misunderstanding Mrs. Wilson's directions, they put the whipping cream in the cake instead of on top of it. Coming to their aid, Mary Jane Petronis whipped the other bottle of whipping cream to butter. This was another of our unforgetable memories. A grand event was the Prom, the first formal dance for most of us, one we would never forget. Soon our vacation followed. Many found jobs to occupy this time. As Juniors, we began to realize the importance of attending school and also the planning of our future careers. Chosen members of the class took part in the annual Minuet. Soon we were anxiously practicing for the Minstrel which was produced with success. Again we recall another incident. It was Friday the 13th, the day a library book belonging to Dolores Griggs fell behind a row of lockers. Not knowing any other solution for recovering the book, Dolores an her friends, Ann Harvilla and Mary Jane Petronis, politely removed the lockers from the wall after school hours. An underclassman stood guard during the operation, We looked forward to our Senior year as the best year of our lives. Soon enough September was here, and finally we became Seniors. By this time we lost a few of our classmates but also gained new ones. We were proud of the athletes of our class, and cheered them faithfully. We strived hard to make our l-lilltopper a success. Now we are once again looking forward to our Minstrel which is now in pro- gress. We are also busy planning the remainder of our high school activities, including our Graduation , which we are all looking forward to. We wish to thank all who are making our graduation possible. Our families, who have helped us at home, our faculty members who have taught us the right way to future happiness, and all who have assisted us in reaching our most desired goal --- Graduation. CLASS POEM To live in our memories From dme to time, We give you our classmates In this rhyme. CLEM BARTO is 12th grades pride and joy A wonderful friend, a very nice boy. PHIL BLICKLEY 'S a boy who is quiet and shy, As a classmate and friend he's a wonderful guy. Among smiling faces EVELYN BURKE can be found, Whenever there's laughter we know she's around. MARGIE CONSTANTLY is next in our line. Someday as a housewife, she'll do fine. JOHN CROCI-IUNIS seems quiet and shy, Nowhere could you find a nicer guy. JOE DELPAIS is handsome and really quite tall. As a boy in our class he was asked by all. JOHN GIBSON'S motto is Come day, Go day . He's one who hails from up Kaska way. JOHN GOSSICK is a handsome guy, Whenever he passes, we hear the girls sigh. And now, the President of our class, DOLORES GRIGGS, a very nice lass. MITZI HARVILLA, I'm sure you'll agree Is one of the nicest girls in the class of 53 . JOSIE KASPER who is always so neat, Has a personality that can't be beat. BETTY ANN LABIE is a friend true and grand, Always ready to give a helping hand. MICHAEL LANGTON is quiet and shy, but all The girls think he's a good-looking guy. MARY LOUISE LAZUSKY, now we shall take, A girl who won't give the boys a break. ALBERT LAPCOSKIE says it's more fun To love them all than only one. And now, THOMAS MARGLE the pride of our class Can win the heart of any lass. BETTY MEHALSHICK seems happy and gay She's always found smiling troubles away. BERNIE MIKONIS is a boy that can sing We might even say, he's better than Bing. MARIE MIKOVICH or Flash should we say Will long be remembered after Graduation day. Now FRANCIS MILLER is a handsome young lad, As a 1ady's man, he's not so bad. ETHEL MULLIN is seen and not heard. This quiet miss seldom utters a word. GEORGE NEY doesn't seem to know the rule He's always skipping classes in school. FLORENCE OLER who is stern and quiet Never yet has caused a riot. MIKE PALKO'S a boy we would like you to meet, Everyone thinks he's a swell athlete. JANIE PETRONIS an atuactive, tall lass, Served as vice-president of our Senior class. DOT PUTALAVAGE tall, ert and blonde, Of dancing she is very fonf The motto of BOB RAESS is Loaf When You Can . There'll be plenty of work when he's a man. ROBERT RINDA, a nice boy, hasnlt got much to say, But always seems to be happy and gay. JOANNE RUSSEK who loves to skate Is seldom found without a date. JACOB SCHAEFFER seldom utters a peep He's usually found catching up on his sleep. MARGIE SCHNEIDER is small and sweet A nicer girl you could not meet. CHESTER SHANOSKIE a boy who wears glasses, Can often be found making passes. The ambition of CHARLES SMERLICK is to mine coal We know that he will reach his goal. JOHN SMEQLICK who is dark and tall As an end, he played swell football, CHASSY SNYDER'S chief delight ls a different girl friend every night. CHASIE STEANEK an outdoor man, Stays home from school whenever he can. Although EDZIU STRAUSS doesn't seem to care, We often wonder how he'd look with curly hair. ALICE TOMALAVAGE has beautiful eyes, That's how she gets all those good-looking guys. PAUL YACOBOWSKY whom the girls love to tease, Replies with a bang, Oh, cut it out please . Good thing? come in small packages they say, MARGIE X ELKIE proves this in every way, ANN COYLE, a pert, little lass Is one of the quietest in the class. Now that we're finished and all tired out We cannot sing loud but we certainly can shout- Farewell, our dear classmates, each teacher, each friend Our school life, like our verse, has come to an end. Q f .M -f '5j'?zE:e'lqlx 3. . ' 4 N' so Q ,f ,, .1 - -,Q its rsh 'Y' 'fsffffs . ' X 1. Ni. -1 q V, , . y M-. .f2zliaJliB.Zw5ir n M1 ke Palko, Center -Q.. A, ,. ' ' ., w,.4,1 ' 51 - 5 .':. ..l. lc-- rs1: ' f f ' f'73:L'45'?R'f f -77' SEWER -'Inf' - 3 Robert Raess, F! right half back 93 5e...f. CO-captain John Gossick, Quarterback K ug , A Eva ' H.. 1 Mike Langton, right end r--v Ed Strauss, left tackle Lllliilllilk rig I Co-captain Tom Mafglel right guard Losing six letter men by graduation, the Panther's football camp located at Elnisport, Penna. , where people are a rarity, was a busy place during the latter part of August, 1952. Few of the members reporting were veterans, Captain Margie and CO-Captain Gossick headed the seasoned players, who were again ready to rough it up. Other seniors to don the mole-skins were Tiger-Man Ed Strauss, a vicious tackle, Rip John Smerlick, a sturdy defensive end, 1iEht but alert ball carrier B. Mikonis, Lanky Langton, Al Lapcos y, stalwarts at tackle, Mike Plako, smashing center, offensive half, Bob Raess. Opening at Coaldale, the local eleven, the Panthers failed to capitalize upon many opportunities presented. The score belied the real power of the locals since the firsts downs were eleven to three in favor of Blythe, However, in the scoring department Coaldale bested the Black Panthers 130- on two bad breaks on the part of Blythe. iq, 'Jr .,f. ,Q Bernard Mikonis, - ,sn y ' fullback - SI ,wg ,-' A . - -J 1'.'W1w'4V-g ., f . ..'.,?:ix, -: ifk fe? an L -,v .,,-. :Q '-:sf W'5 5'q l'-'1' ,, ,.Q,,'5ig,9LZ'f:3 ... .. 'QW ' 'wi It sei 'tw Que 4 . f, .t k 6 ' , .f . Mu -3 funk ,ff ts ' '44 .tn- x, fiiiQ?:4s'Zir50Siw.,tQ John Smerlick, right end -vat .- L z., BACK: Coach Rompalo, C. Snukis, F. Figel, R. Ruben. W- Kehlor, W. Norris:MIDDLE: J. Kreydt, lvl, Nevada, Manager Barto, J, Smerlick. J. Langton, R. SChI16if'Cl'. FRONTI E- Strauss, B. Mikonis, M. Palko. I. Gossick, T. Margie, A- Lapcosky, R. Raess. Q' Following a week of scrimmage and drilling of plays, our team journeyed to Mahonoy City only to lose again on two fluke plays . Rain hampered the running attack of Lightning Krydt who was out in the open and on the way for a touchdown when he A few pointers to Comaptains Margle and slipped on the wet turf. To add to the misery, a Gossick by Coach Rompalo. Mahonoy City end caught a deflected pass in his end zone while flat on his back to end the game with a , , ,,, -,, Q , . 1, ,. 19-6 score with Blythe on the short end. The moral being low, Nesquehoning was able to run up a 30-0 score. Signs of high spirit began to appear since Coach Rompalo had a score to settle with Cass Twp. With hearts set on blotting out of memory the setback in the previous year, the members of the squad downed the hitherto potential powerhouse that held Minersville High to the sweet revenge of Blythe 19 - Cass Twp. 0. After a short period of evening practices, the Black Panthers emerged from sea of mud a 19-13 loser to Tamaqua High School. The Panthers scored on five plays on the opening ick-off and were so hot that it took the rain to cool them off. Team-play with hard tackling and vicious blocking kept the fans on edge but an interference play on the one yard line against Blythe spelled the difference in victory and defeat. Traveling to Shamokin the Blythe Gridders were overpowered bya rather heavy Coal Township aggregation 32-G. Somewhat battered and bruised, the squad trekked to Minersville for what looked like the Game of the week. The first half ending in a 13-7 score with Minersville leading, however, the two platoon system used by Minersville was too much for our undermanned squad. Minersville 39-7. In the last game of the season, Homecoming Day. the Black Panthers bruises were all healed up and rarin to go was the motto. Dominating in every phase of the game, the local team outplayed the West Mahonoy Twp. in all departments. The tempo of the game quickened at the outset and ball carriers flashed around ends behind excellent blocking , It seems the end of the season had Colne too soon since the team was beginning to find itself by defeating West Mahonoy Twp. 14-0. 'KN 'i ff iS 111: fi- H wi.-.4 L -. l'Q1 M sf fm I H5 , 1 4 wa X 5 .c. I 53 Q.. 1-,' 1 S- .- x. X . 3 A' ' 5 . Q Q ,I In E'fr TQ 11 , 1 my . sa, E 'fr Q F fm ..,. -lx Co-captain, Josie Kasper ,.-V.. G 5 - fi , Co-captain, Betty Mehalshick s Patsy Quirk 1 L Marie Ganis M s Louise Meyers I Q v Swms . N01 Bda' bi Vx M' ek- WQYXQC s xx Kg! 3. 5 C026 RaCS5 1 C Emmet 2 I 9-. ww' vw?- LCH 55104, x. Go , XN. F. xo PQXENQN XCCNOY' Time Ont John Gossick jnrnps high the hall to a rcarnmate. Famed John Smerlick unleashes a one-hander. QL , Q5 Tiff W 762' Ro-va C 1,- 1 -L SIJCC F F 'es, CO3 Cl lqel' W 7KllFEff . Kehlorf C. S1111 ' -ln effort to HIP Ill 1 l 4 . ' n. e k ID QCUO hn 5055 C Star JO Co al l-, 1 -L Lallr USXJ' W lg ron ach Kurek, Man Non-jg fi , agar -Yesacavarm uxr--'gi -A hc cntirv Mahoney City tcani watches as John Gossich fires away with K d f lx l I . . , ' T s familiar TlQilI'ilL1lidCLl shot, IOC rc? t hoes up Of 3 qs ic John Gossick -gots thc tap for the Panthers. Original tcchnic hy Roh Racss. Joe Delpais tosses in another two-pointer fix W9 1 fa 3' F f U !AXCWLiViWLiE5 -XS! b 1 X YYAXX YVSXXX 'ive Oavq, 'Yves Aaooeis md Gwoeb 2, f 2 96 i n Fo 0196 I fri'-41' 4- 9 41' Roc-A' the fohyt li-2 Vlbg a Good Yykyye Tk if 5 ' lf' . I :I I' r X Albert and Mary Louise Bernard and Ann v . 4 I I A Charles and Dolores Philip and Margaret fi 1, S , tl Q S rig v 5 Paul and Alice i s..y M Q, 1 S , r,,. 3 , ,. -1-. un. Robert and Josephine Thomas and Margaret Chester and Evelyn What 22063 ,. ..,.,.. .2 011 Ngv sf Y? L Fw CNN 3555 S QW! J ., Au',x:'. 19 X KIYYDTCN Cf3 CNA f' l1 1, r u. Y. QI Yearly ...xmxx 'F 00k Sfaff .. A iw if ' 9 gm ,. 1,g.s2.g- f a x I m 332 .Q Q - A leaders . a-+'fn',-ge, . Tylih, 8 Club Indslxctball Club N, 14' - f , zAl.s'Sui'lI0if5i1l!1. Advanced Science Club I 'Hair' Changing Classes M., .- 'ffe -XX Congratulations to the Class of 1953 CLAW 6 A YOUR JEWELERS IN POTTSVILLE, PA. Route 209 Shipes Ca.fe Little Mary's Cafe Dobies Service Center A Friend John Rogowski Stanley Filanowski A Friend Payne's Florist Bobby's Store Kubilus Tailorshop Al's Confectionery A THRACITE ERVICE. TER DOMINIC A. VITELLI, Prop. Brockton, Pa. 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