Braddock High School - Braddonian Yearbook (Braddock, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1954 volume:

T ales of raddoclc igh Braddonian 11954 Braddock Senior High School Braddock, Pennsylvania reward As this school year comes to a close, we see anot e seniors setting out to meet the challenge which the adult world has Class of '54. to offer. This year's graduates are known as the Numerous events have taken place during their first year. Between the covers of this book, we hope to unfold the events of their final year to you in story telling pictures. We hope that on these pages you, the student, or anyone acquainted with this class, will find a reminder of the joys, the problems, and the friendships of high school life. h r group of if 10.-w ' SW, 9 1-FJ of '54 as inexperienced sophomores fter three You have seen this Class and juniors in other editions of the Braddonian. Now a years of experiences and instruction from our faculty, you see that they have learned to cope with situations equivalent to those which will have to be met and dealt with on a larger scale in the future. Now we present the last chapter of their lives at Braddock High School by unfolding the TALES OF BRADDOCK HIGH. 2 .V me 'SQ' ,l4'tf?S,,gg Richard McCarthy shows his former high school teachers, Mr. Stephens cmd Mr. Sfukus, o pyromeler ot 0 local steel mill. iF ULT 1- EAW im Y BELL I3?2I?xP resident STEPHEN EVANS STEPHEN CHRISTIAN Treasurer RUDOLPH AGRESTI RUTH E. SULLIVAN President Secretary I I I MICHAEL SULLIVAN PATRICK J, HAMILL LEO KOSTMAN 4 Solicitor C. J. MCMAHON Superintendent Braddock Public' Schools A MAYME MEIER Secretary to Superintendent Members of our School Board Front row . . . Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Bell, Mr. McMahon, Mr. Kostman. Back row . , . Mrs. Sullivan, Mr. Hamill. Mr. Christian, Mr. Evans, Mr. Agresri. 5 LAWRENCE S. REARDON Principal Braddock Senior High School 4' 1 l or ww I 1 . , Q . 3, f rw Y CLARA ESPOSITO Secretory to Principal Korm, Lounse, Chrustme, ond Muss Esposuto ot work ln the offuce. 6 M, x JANET W. WILSON English JULIA D. LISTON History, Problems of Democracy ARTHUR E. CICERO French, Latin American History ROBERT M. STEPHENS Chemistry iH x, JOHN YUSKO Jr. Business, Sales Pointer Adviser EL JOSEPH A. STUKUS Physics, Yearbook Sponsor in ELLA H. SNODGRASS MARY E, REARDON English Biology, Senior Science 7 NORA GALER Shorthand, Office Practice HENRY J. FURRIE Head Coach I I I 45,fFgf2g,a! .IL I f QI, 5 A I , Je rsey, i , - -. n fx, I- - 'm.i,fs2. - '--if Iiiggkff I If-I, -Biz:-si fm ng! ' ,ir ' iflfl' w- . lf- , ,E W , , HARRIETTE GARDNER Latin, English MICHAEL SOFFA MICHAEL TRUSKY Trainer 8 EDITH AMES English MICHAEL J. O'TOOLE Assistant Coach in .' K ,. V , CLEMENTI NA GEORGE Mathematics wwf aQ4 '4iil ANNA REDMAN Algebra PETER J. BROWN PETER STIPP Physical Education 3' mugs-any F 5 Q ESTHER T. SPITZKOPF Supervisor of Vocal Music JOHN FERBER Drafting, Blue Print Reading FRED A. REBMANN Social Studies Supervisor of Instrumental Music Q SE MRS. BEVERLY LURIE PATRICIA CARR Physical Education General Business, Law 9 Yearbook Sponsor APQMXI MARY JANE GLEASON RITA MOLINARO, R.N. Home Economics School Nurse THEODORE J. GLADYS Drivers' Training GEORGE E. SEMAN WILLIAM A. MATEER Auto 5h0P Director of Vocational Education BERNARD BOMBA Electric Shop ELIZABETH SBORAY STEPHANIE TRACZ Attendance Officer Attendance Officer IO DR. GEORGE RAFFEL School Dentist JOHN STONE Machine Shop DR. MORRY SI-IAPIRO School Physician CATHERINE DRZEWINSKI Custodian DANIEL RICE Faculty Manager, Baseball Coach RALPH REDO Director of Guidance MARY BUJAKOWSKI MARY VANISCHAK Custodian Custodian I I NORMA MEHALIK Clerk ALBERT METRO Custodian 'wtf ,MD HUBERT MAGUI RE Head Custodian Al-BERT PIPKO ALFONSE COVATO CUSPOCHGH Custodian Changing Classes One-way traffic 12 Study period A class of seniors working on cn English assignment. S NIORS V? MW' Lucy Di Lucenti Lorraine Segai ww Josephine C. Gilarski Christine Cochrane i Christine, George, and Chuck improve their typing during a speed test. . I George L. Valociek Watch the mistakes and not the camera, girls, says I Miss Gaier, to Josie, Lucy, and Lorraine. 14 CiW0fI95 E' KVe5'C Albert J. Nowa kowski Tom, Bob, and Al might some day be expert mechanics because of their excellent training under Mr. Semon. Mary Ann Sykes Robert J. Barry Robert T. Miller Blaze Baker Thomas J. Kopaczynski After completing an experiment in physics, Mary Ann, Bob, and Blaze take time out for a picture, I5 After practicing for intramurals in gym class, Reaves, Rothrauff, and Cardiff have their picture taken. A ls Robert A. Cardiff Rudolph J- Davis Rudolph C. Reoves ze Andrew Senkow 'uf' Mary Sue Verosky Helen Washington Andy, Mary Sue, and Helen are studying diagraming which is an important part of our English course. Louise Mortelli Anno C. Fusccz Cynthia Boulware Q ,V Frances A. Gledich The Home Economics Course gives our girls mony important hints obout future homemoking. Leona Osinski Theresa E. Yurcin FIOVGTTCG Scdlowski F915 Edward W. Twaddell John Lee Marshall Dolores Szekely Geraldine Sorokac it ww. -,df Barbara Sandor Dolores J. Wengrzyn Lowell Lovejoy Our P. O. D, course teaches the students many important things about national and local government. I8 ...W wr fy? Mary M. Joyce Cornelia E. GreQOry Elizabeth J. Morgan Building pyramids is an example of one of the exercises in our gym classes that the girls enjoy doing. Patricia Myaft Josephine A. Mcnfiu Bernadette R. Kisasonak I9 Harrv P. Lacey Joseph Pella Nelson Kirkpatrick Morion J- THOFTWOS V 3' These formulas are real brain-twisters, aren'r they, boys? Mike points out an interesting item to Bill and Bob in health class. Michael T. Shortley Robert Henderson Drivers' Training helps our students become good, safe drivers. f-fd-'fd' Charles E Chambers George A. Plutto Mildfed C- Boflock ROSOIYV' B05-f0CkY YR X Studying o new French lesson. 21 'M M-milf Daniel Elliott Arlene Mc Keegan K ,HH 3. 3 .Wm t , ' 'bw , e ff it gf Harold W. Schmitt wiv' Here we see Harold and Dan ot work in electric shop. Ellen H. Mesorchik I Q 22 157 Frgngeg Kgprql Roberto A. Metro Low is one of the subjects offered to Ellen, Fronces and Arlene, who ore commercial students. Nancy M, Oddo Dorothy Badar Clarece M. Bland Shirley L. Oswalt Learning to tie bandages correctly is an important part of our first aid class. 'ii Ann Ribic Celestine Stecki Marcia L. Gusky 23 gg li - 5 i of J' Dorothy J. Geremsky 'W' WHQV l Thomas E. O'Brien 'YE' Karin Bokelberg grail' ,ff Gerald Leff f ox -W' V w 'Y Ronald Morkiewicz George Bokelberg Frank E, Zotfer mnqi Ronnie shows the Others in his class a geometrical project. 24 n-.Wm I 'sw ' Nw, 1, Y Florence V. Klsosonok Clam A' Jordon Sally J' Hoffman Lu-.J ,Qrw Q qw AFX These girls find Senior Science o very interesting subject. ,154 7 ' Q , ll Dolores J. Povlinsky COFOI Mebdne Arlene B- Peplfiel' 25 4, eg: , i ' W . il Zfl fe f Eff ,.i,,,...f . A, k Nav, - i ' ZA ' Richard Weber NiCI'1OlOS GlCldiS pr Q , are Robert L, Branch James R. McCue Nick, Red, and Sugar are pictured in Mechanical Draw ing, an extra subject offered to the Academic and Betty and Jim look on as Francine finishes an experiment in Scientific boys. Elizabeth A. Rusnica chemistry. Frances J . Furiano ,lf mr' James F. Jendeski l Watch your fingers, boys. That electric saw means business. Walter L. Lewandoski Josephine G. Cuccaro N-.-.M Jerome R. Gates Doris J. Fields Regina Kapa Josie and Ginger, who are good workers, will make dependable and efficient secretaries. 27 eff f , V' fe 4 F I .M..,,.st 0 ji mf W-fl' 5 ' Robert R. Jackowski Joanne M. Price Joe and Joanne do reference work in our library. Raymond F. Zubal Wiley Hamilton Martin J. O'Hara Joseph A. Chuba Recording voices is a novelty to Marty and Wiley. x Joseph L. Coccaro Thomas T, Seaver l-Oretfo G. Krsul for Margaret A. Stemler As Loretta explains a few details about Latin American countries, she does not get much attention from the rest of the class. Earl Wheeler Paul D. l-larkins Constance M. Schcosky 29 Patricia A. Wadkowski Lawrence E. Rawls Mildred B, Shields Celine R. Klonoski Walter Wynn Barbara A. Pisarek Levester Porter Cookie and Celine anxiously wait while Barbara, Lawrence, and Walt get the machine ready to show an educational movie. 30 UNDERCJLA SSMEN 3 iris: W swf - ' 1 ,.f,.?,,- HOME ROOM 25 First Row lLeft to Right? - H. Davis, D, Queen, R. Gavalik, R. Holloway, J. Stabile, J. Lance. Second Row - M. Sanders, J. Fusca, R. Martchak, E. McFeaTers, M. Corfese, K, Meres, F. Marsaln. Third Row - C. Flowers M. Schafer, B. Koval, D, Cinciripini, K. Carlson, B. Kisasonak. Fourth Row - F. Del.oacl'1, B. Grosko, J. Orsulak R, Walkmeyer, G. Kopcnak. . ri. Q2 51:3 2. in if-ri HOME ROOM i8 First Row - E. Leech, J, Kopper, B, Onderlco, R. Rose, M. Zidanic, H. Williams, L. Rothrauff, Second Row -- M. Oliver, M. Gorham, J. Gilliam, S, Germanowski, J. Trovato, J. Boros, R. Baloschak. Third Row - N. Kipple, P. Jacko, P. DePanfe, C. Furlano, H. Weslow, H, Ponclnak, B. Misialek, J. Harkins, G, Kisak, D. Harrison, Mrs. Ames. Fourth Row - R. Volwosky, C. Warchol, E. Dupree, R. Hruby, E. Tirpak, H. Pawlowski, B. Zdroj- kowski, G. Dolnak, E. Sie-rgiej, R. Skundrick. 32 --BE HOME ROOM 27 First Row - M. Rockoviclw, W. Wilson, C. Scripp, A, Jones, T. Slwontz, R, Hornyak. Second Row - W. Domis W. Fagan, V. Cappozzi, J. Sfrednck, J. O'Keefe, J. Pepanek, F. Sepesy, J. Kuzniewski, J. Macko. Third Row Miss Gardner, T. Wallaf, H. Sabol, P. Sepcich, D. Russell, V. Obrernski, M. Adams, D, Blazer, C. Reabe. J .... as ,Mg HOME ROOM I5 First Row i R. Korern, J, Vroblick, L. Jackson, A, Capezzuto, P. Zabelsky, T, Siksa, C. Galofski, Second Pow -- G. Hassenplug, J. Bondlck, T. Clwuba, L. Full, R. Beclvlcr, C. Myers, T. Kearns, J. Painter, A. Mycka. Third Row - Miss Reardon, C. Kolano, B. Muller, B. Manson, J. Bucklwolfz, J, Slwolfls, J. Williams, D, Sfafiej, S, Lawson, E. Ramirez, Y. Henderson, A, Holland. 33 . . .. U ,QM M, In-I HOME ROOM 22 First Row f E. Rosnica, R. Aafinger, F. Kapuscinski, G, Vanischak, C. Robinson, E. Weber, R. Sfukus, T. King. Second Row -- J. Schlanger, L. Nelson, J. Conroy, R. Simon, E. Revers, R. Soltis, D, Radjenovich. Third Row -- T. Solomon, I.. Conrad, A. Sadina, D. Schultz, J. Kokinski, I.. Richey, M. Seay, L, Macok, A. McCann, M. Stockolosa, C. Cochrane, M. Jackson, Miss Redman. HOME ROOM 28 First Row 4 E. Wagner, F. Metro, M. Gresco, V. Coyne, G. Winters, V. Hayswood, Miss George, R. Culligan, C. Owens. Second Row - W. Zeff, G. Kopp, J. Griffin, l.. Branagan, S. Plutto, L, Kropczynski, P. Kropczyn- ski. Third Row 7 D. DeS'refano, J. DeNone, R. Obrernski. Fourth Row 4 E. Szafkowski, T. Lacey, Ca, Rad- ienoyich, P. McGuire. 34 HOME ROOM 36 First Row - B. Dopler, M. Gray, G. Jefferson, T. Samuels, W. Brown, R. Corbett, N. Milton, N. Saccarneno, C. Johnson. Second Row - A. Puhala, R. Barnes, J. Kos, E. Shedlock, N. Deqaay, B. Bradford, J. Galilc, D. Mos- cato, P. Mehalik, J. Purtell, P. Baverso, J. O'Maro, E. Wemm. Third Row - G. Hamill, D. Myers, C. Chuhc, G. Coney, B. Germanowski, B. Wheeler, G. Yerecic, J. Schwartz. Fourth Row-Mr. Cicero, S. Yericic, L. Soltis, E. Ryan, M. Stockolosa, M. Gambino, F. Davis. HOME ROOM 26 First Row - J. Kopchak, R. Kurpecki, A. Hajek, J. Morenzi V. lrw' D. D ' F G G L l' W GI Second Row -'Mr. Rebmann, M. Wooten, l. Stanford, S. Ochal, M.lrLl:ingr1eseil1A. 'DuoicSg, l.-Coigds, W., Mill? R. Yeager. Third Row - D. Walker, M. Coccaro, V. Drusky, E. Antrilli, B, Sykes, ' 35 HOME ROOM 29 First Row - G. Molkos, A. Sotok, J. Dupree, L. Kroly, P. Bruno, J, Deck, W. Koskin, J. Wodkowski, M. Tomko J. Kotilik. Second Row - A. Rodziwon, G. Krivdo, L. Henderson, M. Aheorn, N, Wilgus, B. Bovolor, E. Corr, P Donrnen, E, Boley, R. Gersy, J. Rutkowsky, S. Trovoto, R. Volko. Third Row - Miss Motily, D. Powers, A. Zo- vodo, M. Horton, V. Horoburdo, F. Workrnon. Fourth Row - P. Agnew, D. Pahorik, W. Chubo, A. Simo, C Lone, F. Borry. HOME ROOM 21 First Row - A. Lelich, C. Morkiewicz, l., Re-:tor,VB. Zilko, J. Sunozo, R. Bokin, R. Buczek, J. Gombino, G. Glebo. Second Row - R. Gottron, J, Wisniewski, P. Weber, P. Fergelec, T, Lacey, D. Cerrone, J. Ribich, J. Kopp, P. Cuc- coro, C. Stemler, L. Escher. Third Row -- Miss Carr, C. Bennett, J. Lyle, N. Benning, A. Trotmon, M. Coving- ton. Fourth Row - C. Fusccn, A, Mocck, F. Hoyduck. 36 HOME ROOM 20 First Row - D. Oddo, G. Maguire, J. Maisto, J. Ambroffi, E. Jones, D. Chalkos, J. McCollum, G. Rudy. Second Row - R. Rumcik, J. Mesaros, A. McCabe, S. Lewis, R. O'Bryan, M. Kraly, l. Wackowski, B. Kilgour, M. John- son, V. Hunt, R. Niedzielka, R. Stevenson. Third Row? M. Nicholson, M. Mondak, M. Dinktelt, M. Mizla, Fourth Row - Miss Galer, G. Boulware, D. Burgess, E. Sykes. HOME ROOM 30 First Row - T. Carr, T. Vawters, H. Stevenson, W. Williams, P. Zeff, W. Beebe, J. Beebe, M. Ratica, E, Ga valek,B.D t . S dR - ' an ow econ ow Mr. Yusko, N. Washington, R, Luncher, T. Yeager, A. Polo, P. Gubash, Fi Wilson, A. Mitnik, J, Paharik, J. Reaves, R. Mattern, Third Row - B. Dunn, M, Fall, M. Krause, C. Schmidtt, M. Kulakowski, J. King, M, Tornajko, A. Quarles B. Wisniewski. Fourth Row - C. Kubic, R. Kost, A. Lyoch, B. Zetkulac, J. Martin, J. Almasy, B. Caban. 37 'lu SENIOR PLAY CAST I First Row - B. Rusnico, L. Krsul, P. I-Iorkins. Second Row - L. Segoi, D. Fields, Third Row - Miss Gcler B. Morgan, B, Pisorek, A. Ribic, C. Sfecki, G Gregory. Fourth Row 4 M, Shortley, D, Geremsky, G. Volociek R. Weber, F. Zotter. ,Wg I WT? yanking SENIOR PLAY CAST II First Row - Miss Goler, T, Seover, E. Mesurchik. Second Row - J, Gilorski, G. Sorokoc, D. Fields, C, Gregory. Third Row - I-I, Washington, M, Verosky, A, McKeegon, R. Kopo, C. Scncosky. Fourth Row - R. Weber, G. Bokelberg, G. Volociek, F. Agresti. 38 The Forum CIub's annual Christmas activity. ACTIVITIES BRADDONIAN COMPOSING STAFF Seated around table - F Zotter, G. Bokelberg, K. Bokelberg, D. Geremsky, M. Stemler, R, Bastacky, M, Sykes, C, Schcosky h f B Zd oikowski P Maguire, T T. Seayer, F. Agresti, H. Washington, D. Wengrzyn, Standing - J. Coccaro, M. Sc: a er, . r I , . Shontz, B. Wisniewski, W. Domis, M. Gorham, J, Lance, L. Richey, A. McCann, J. Kuzniewski, A. Zavada, J. Harkins. E I I 'Www Francis Agregfg Dorothy Gerernsky Maraarot Sternler Sports Editor Senior Editor ACTIVITIES EdII'0l' 'W !,,.......,, nfs Frances Furlano and Elizabeth Rusnica BRADDONIAN FINANCIAL STAFF First Row - Miss Carr, F. Furlono, B. Rusnica, M. Gusky, D. Badar. Sec- ond Row - M. Verosky, H. Washington, P. Har- kins, L. Krsul, G. Leff, T. Seaver. Assistant Editors Discussing the Yearbook Sales Campaign are Miss Carr, H. Washington, G. Leff, and M. Verosky. STUDENT COUNCIL First Row - J. Coccaro, J. Gilorski, Miss Wilson. Second Row - T. Seover, J. Lyle, H. Sobol, M. Lcignese, G. Coney Third Row - G. Winters, J. Cuccoro, G. Bokelberg, J. Maisto, J. Lonce. Fourth Row - B, Dontow, G. Hossenplug, G Malkos, M. Oliver, R. Aufinger. President - Joseph Coccaro Vice-President - Frances Furlano Secretary - Josephine Gilcirski i Mqking plans for the February FrOliC Joseph Coccoro Committee for revision of Student are J. Coccoro, J. Gilorski, J- Mwfof School Community President cW C'l Collsfifution and G. Malkos. 590994 - H. Scibol and G. Winters, sm d '9 - T. Seover and F. Furlono. 42 I its in , I I X .g, , r davit? fwhnmn POINTER First Row - T. Seaver, G. Valociek, E, Mesarchik, J. Coccaro, C. Cochrane, C. Schcosky, M. Sykes, L. Krsul, Mr. Yusko. Second Row - M. Kulakowski, R. Kapa, L. DiLucenti, J. Cuccaro, B. Pisarek, F. Barry, J. Galik, M. Krause, J. Price, D. Badar. Third Row - B. Cardiff, D. Szekely, N. Kipple, D. Schultz, M, Schafer, C. Kolano, P. Sepcich, H. Saboi, L. Macak, M. Coc- caro. Fourth Row - J. Mesaros, G. Bokelberg, C, Reobe, J. Kokinski, H. Washington, P. Agnew, R. Bastacky, F. Zotter. Fifth Row: - L. Richey, M. Adams, V. Obrernski, C. Lane, M. Ahearn, B. Sandor, F. Agresti, P. Harkin's. Editor Assistant Editor J05eiDh Coccoro Christine Cochrane i i i Assistant Editor, C. Cochrane, Editor, J. Coccaro, and E. Mesarchik, check- ing Iayouts for next edition of The Pointer. 5 -' ie- G B k L . . orts feature wg G. ' O efberg w'th . Organnzigg gggoffapl Agresih on rjihond P, Hadkinghsuffh Of 'T. Seq- up Of? ' C GS to a write-up e finishing xjglociek. ' 43 FORUM CLUB First Row - Miss Kirk, J. I-Iarkins, B. Rusnica, F. Furlano, D. Geremsky, C. Schcosky, T. Seaver, C. Furlano. Second Row - R. Aufinger, J. McCue, D. Wengrzyn, F. Agresti, J. Coccaro, T. Wallet, N. Kipple, M. Stemler. Third Row - G. Valociek, L. Fagan, P. I-larkins. OFFICERS President - D. Gerernsky Vice-President - C. Schcosky Secretary - E. Rusnica Treasurer - T. Seaver Corresponding Secretory - F. Furlano LIBRARY CLUB First Row - M. Stemler, C. Cochrane E. Mesarchik D. Geremsky, L. Krsul Miss Snodgrass. Second Row - M. Ve: rosky, L. Osinski, M. Kraly, B. Bavolar M. Johnson, P. Sepcich, V. Drusky, B S kes B Caban P A new D Blazer. Y 1 - I - Q 1 Q Third Row - V. Haroburda, S. Plutto M. Schafer, L. Richey, N. oddo, D. we-nl grzyn, C. Reabe, V. Obremski, C. Kolano C. Flowers, M. Adams. President - D. Gerernsky Setretory - E. Mesarchik Vice-President - L. Krsul Treasurer - N. Oddo. iw 44 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA First Row - D. Blazer, D. Pavlinski, C Kolano. Second Row - M. Jackson M. Seay, D. Cinciripini, P. Wadkowski D. Schultz, J. Kokinski, F. DeLoach, C Korlson. OFFICERS President -- P. Wadkowski Secretary- D. Schultz Vice-President - J. Kokinski Treasurer- D. Pavlinski SENIOR ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Sitting - J. Coccaro, J. McCue, Mr. Reardon, R. Cardiff, E. Wheeler. Standing -- T. Seaver, R. Davis, H. Schmitt, R. Mar- kiewicz, R. Weber, P. Harkins, M. Shortley, W. Hamilton, F. Zotter, G. Bokelberg, F. Agresti, C. Kresic, R. Barry, G. Leif. SOPHOMORE FINANCIAL STAFF AIDES Row -- G. Hamill, Miss Carr, J. I. Second Row - R. Kost, M. Tomapko, B. Caban, C. Lane. Third Row V. Haraburda, P. Dahmen, C. Kubic, D. Paharik. BIOLOGY CLUB Speaker - R. Kurpecki. First Row - E. Carr, M. Langnese, B. Kilgour, P. Dahmen, I. Wackowski, M. Mizla, D. Hulick, Second Row - A. Puhala, V. Drusky, M. Coccaro, B. Dunn, J. Mesa- ros, C. Johnson, B. Germanowski, A. Sotak. President - Richard Kurpecki Vice-President - Irene Wackowski Secretory - Patricia Dahmen 45 First Row Q J. McCue, R. Weber, M. Adams, V. Obremski. Second Row - L. Richey, D. Geremsky, B. Pisarek, E- MCFQOT' GFS, R. l lOllOway. Third Row Y M. Barlock, C. Klonoski, C. Scbcosky, C. Reabe, E. Rusnica. Fourth .Row - R. Bastacky, B. Rusnica, J. Coccaro, T. Mycka, J. Lance. Fifth Row - L. Krsul, D. Wengrzyn, Mr. Cicero, P. Harkins, T. Seover. JUNIOR VOCATlONAL BOYS' CLUB eg Q First Row - W. Wilson, R. Culligan, C. 9 l Robinson, E. Revers, E. Weber, E. Leech, T. Chuba, J. Kopper, R. Simon, J. Con- roy, J. Stabile. Second Row - Mr. Mateer, R. Gavalik, M. Hufnick, P. Za- belsky, J. Fusca, J. Sfrednak, L. Roth- rauff, J. Malley, H. Davis, D. Radieno- vich, R. Obremski, E. Siergiej, H. Wil liams, Third Row - T. Siksa, L. Jack son, D. l-lohn, L. Full, T. King, A. Jones, R. l-lornyak, T. Lacey, R. Martchak, G. Vanischak, G. Dolnaclc, C. Myers. Fourth Row - C. Galofski, Mr. Brown, G. Kopp, P. Kropczynski, E. Dupree, J. Boros, T. Kearns, R, Vahoski, G. Radjenovicln, C. Warchol, C. Scripp, R. Stukus, R. Hruby, R. Soltis. Fifth Row - Mr. Stone, Mr Bomba, Mr. Seman. ,., A, Z ...W P' ,A A A ...N 'Q SOPHOMORE VOCATIONAL BOYS' CLUB First Row - J. Wisniewski, E. Wemm, J. Dupree, A. Mitnik, G. Maguire, L. Kraly, F. Wilson, R. Gottron, C. John- son, J. Wadkowski, G. Leslie. Second Row - Mr, Mateer, A. Radziwon, R. Lunclwer, F. Greco, S. Trovato, V. Irwin P. Gubasb, W. Kaslcin, J. McCollum R. Corbett, A. Polo, P. Bruno, Mr. Sernan. Third Row - R, Valko, R. Niedziell-no R. Yeager, N. Milton, J. Kos, M. Ratica C. Sternler, A, Koroni, C. Markiewicz, J. Suboza, D. Davis, G. Rudy, Mr. Bomba. Fourth Row - Mr. Brown, D. Chalkos A. Lelich, W. Williarns, T. Samuels, R. Buczek, T. Yeager, R. Getsy, J. O'Mara, B. Zilko, R. Rumcik, J. Kopcbak, Mr. Stone. 1 1 1 1 1 .. Q 32 MUSIC APPRECIATION CLUB First Row - J. Sholtis, J. Kokinski, D. Szekely, J. Price, M. StemIer, M. Seay, M. Sykes, H. Sabol, C. Kolano, Mrs. Spitzkopf, J. Harkins, K. Carlson. Second Row 4 Y. Henderson, B. Kisosonok, B. Kisasonok, P, Agnew, J. King, G. Coney, C. Schmidtt, B. Miller, M. Covington, D. Walker, D. Cinciripini, S. Plutto, C. Cochrane. Third Row 4 L. Macak, G. Kopchok, H. Ponchak, W. Chuba, B. Manson, C. Gregory, C. Reabe, R. Walkmyer, B. Pisarek, P. Jacko, M. Tirpak, A. McCann. Fourth Row - V. Obremski, M. Adams, L. Soltis, P. Weber, R. Bastacky, D. Wengrzyn, D. Gerernsky, C. Schcosky, D. Blazer, D. Pav- Iinsky, B. Germanowski. Fifth Row - R. Henderson, C. Kresic, J. Macko, A. Capezzuto. Officers - M. Sykes IPresidentI, C. Kolano, Nice Presj. CAMERA CLUB First Row - R. Markiewicz, P. P. Myatt, F. Zotter. Second Row Seover, G. Leff, E. Rusnico, M D. Wengrzyn, C. Furlono, G. C. Bland, L. Porter, J, Harkins, L. C. Flowers, G. Hassenplug, A. F. Agresti. Officers - P. Myatt R. Markiewicz, Vice-Pres., P. Secretary. 47' LEADERS' CLUB Left to right - A. McCann, P, Sepcich R. Walkmeyer, M. Tirpak, V. Obremski H. Washington, H. Sobol, C. Boulwqre D- ST0IIeIf M- VGFOSIQY, M. Sternler, C Cochran. Officers - D. Geremsky President, K. Bokelberg, Vice-Pres. COMMERCIAL CLUB ya , First Row - M. Kulakowski, L. Segal, A. Mclfeegan, A. Ribic, R. Kapa, L. DiLucenti, D. Szekely, H. Sabol, Miss Corr. Sec- ond Row - P, Fergelec, E. Wagner, L. Brannagan, J. Shaltis, C. Flowers, J. King, A. Zavada, C. Kubic, D. Panaric, L, Con- rad, M. Kraly. Third Row - P. DePante, G. Hamill, N. Kipple, T. Lacey, D. Pawlowski, F. DeLoach, G. Coney, M, Caving- ton, V. Hunt, M. Tomajko. Fourth Row - M, Mizla, M, Fall, B. Caban, M. Dinkfelt, M. Tirpak, B. Wisniewski, P. Jacko, C. Furlano, J. Martin, M. Fall. President - Lorraine Segal Secretary - Ann Ribic Vice-President - Arlene McKeegan Treasurer - Frances Kapral SENIOR VOCATIONAL BOYS First Row -- A. Senkow, Mr. Brown, Mr. Mateer, Mr. Bomba, Mr. Seman, Mr. Stone, R. Stukus. Second Row - A. No- wakowski, J. Ponchak, R. Miller, E. Twad- dell, J. Pella, C. Chambers. Third R-ow - H, Schmitt, D. Harrington, T. Kopaczyn- ski, H. Lacey, J. Jendeski, D. Elliott, G. Gates. President - Andrew Senkow Vice-President - Robert Miller Secretary Treasurer - Robert Stukus NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY First Row -- M. Sfemler, M. S. Verosky, Vlrs. Ames, J. Cuccaro, R. Kapa. Second Row - Mr. Reardon, T. Seaver, P. Har- ains, P. Myatt, D. Geremsky, G. Bakel- Jerg, Miss Gardner, 48 AND SPONSOR 2 ii 7 Left to right - D. Szekely, G. Sorokac, J. Cuccaro, Mrs. Lurie, B. Koval, E. Ramirez, G. Winters. Weather and inconveniences never dampened their school spirit. Through an orderly display of their own pep and enthusiasm, the Cheerleaders encouraged the spec- tators to enter the spirit of the game. The squad is composed of three seniors and three juniors who are chosen by Mrs. Lurie to repre- sent the student body as spirited leaders in sports events. G Sorokac, J. Cuccaro, and D. Szekely have devoted Josephine Cucca ro two years to cheerleading, 9 Captain of Cheerleaders 4 Y ty S i Q . M... .,.. .iiwwafmiqgiwgwmwrlmwwi , Q S 2 A 5 i 5 ff ies' .Q fiiziggg-. V if f A kiwi- H , ' ,g,.,.4i3Nv . , Aiii . Q..-.Qs-annum limi 1 l WW MIXED CHORUS Firsl' Row - L. Osinski, N. Oddo, l., Richey, S. Plutto, D. Cinciripini, B. Kisasonok, B. Dantow, A, Senkow, R, Kurpecky, P Jacko, C. Furlano, H. Weslow, C. Bland, F. Furlano. Second Row - V. Coyne, E. Wagner, C. Schcosky, C, Kolano, C Gregory, M. Verosky, A. Puhala, J. Maisto, J. Macko, B. Manson, Y. Henderson, J. Price, M. Shields, D. Wengrzyn, C, Reabe Third Row - E. Rusnica, M. Barlock, F. Sacllowski, B. Pisarek, J. Cuccaro, D. Szekely, M. Gorham, L. Porter, R, Stevenson M, Shortley, W. Fagan, C, Kresic, M. Sykes, D. Fields, H. M. . ORCHESTRA isuvnwlUllll B, Miller, T, Wallet, L, Di Lucenti, E, Sykes, J. King, R, Rose, D. Harrison, Trumpets - T. Seaver, F. Agresti, T. Shontg. Trombones - A. Mycka, R, Holloway. Clarinefs - E. Rusnica, D. Cerrone. Saxophones -e L. Rector, Drums - E. Antrilli, E. Stabile, R. Bakin. Directors - John Ferber ond Stanley Lcingi. BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND G. Left, F. Furlano, V. Coyne, E. Rusnico, R. Rose, F. Senkow, D. Cerrone, R. Lunclwer, D, Meyers, L. Rector, M. Sanders, J. Martin, M. Barlock, B. Rusnica, T. Wallet, B. Miller, C. Jorda n, G. Plutto, R. Bakin, E. Antrilli, A, Capezzuto, R. Stevenson, P. Harkins, A. Mycka, R. Holloway, J. Katalik, F. Agresti, L. DiLucenti, R. Kapa, J. Stabile, G. Bokelberg, T. Seover, T. Shontz, G. Hassenplug, J. Deak, B. Dantow, G. Hamill, B, Wisniewski, M. Nicholson. MAJORETTES First Row - J. Gilarski, S. Oswalt. Second Row - T. Yuran, N. Kipple, B. Sandor. Third Row -- C. Furlano, P. Jacko H. Pawlowski, P. DePante. Fourth Row - S. Plutto, L. Brannigan, L. Conrad, J. Kopp, E. Wagner. Sl 'NN . ,aw A? k of G. Leff, R, Kapa, R, Markiewicz, F, Furlano, M, Shortley, B, Kusmca, parriciparing in another school social Q The Jun. Prom, 'O' S. M J . Q . n Q45 i S - i The Promenade ,..,q .gm ty- ,gin We all exchanged cordial greetings that evening -C. Stecki, G. Bobby, D. Szekely, W. Lewandoski, 52 The Varsity Squad in o huddle . SPRS TRACK TEAM First Row - W. Brown, J, Gambino, R. Luncher, J. Reaves, Second Row - T. Yeager, T. Samuels, J. Suhosza, J. Macko, T. King. Third Row - Mr. Stipp, Coach, Manager - V. lrwin. T. King high-jumping. T. Yeager in position for lOO yard N. Kirkpatrick receiving relay from dggh, G. Jefferson. Comparatively new among Braddock High's athletics is track. Mr. Peter Stipp and his team strive to promote interest in athletic activities. The boys have a strenuous training campaign, and are put in ex- cellent condition. They are heading toward the goal of participating in the W.P.l.A.L. track meet and the state meet for the championship playoffs. ?i J. Reaves broad jumping. BASEBALL TEAM First Row - M. Riesz, R. Weber, W. Rolinski, D. Hulick, R. Roticci, G. Borchewski, Coach - Mr. Rice. Second Row - R. Stukus, J. Guinnelli, J. McCue, R. Miller, R. Govolik, G. Dolnok. Third Row - A, Senkow, R. Deck, P. Zobelsky, R. Buczek. J. McCue sliding into second. BASEBALL SCHEDULE l953 April l3 Wilkinsburg April l6 Penn High . April 20 Scott ..... April 23 Swissvole .. April 27 Turtle Creek April 30 Wilkinsburg May Penn High , Moy Scott . . . . Moy ll Swissvcile .. Moy l-4 Turtle Creek 55 R. Weber judging for ci fair catch. i I I Trying out new plays. Tip-off at Rankin Game. M. Oliver trying to get ,possession of ball. VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM D D R, Weber. Second Row - Assistant Coach Mr, O'Toole, R. Steven First Row - M. Oliver, L. Nelson, B. avis, . Queen, son, R. Markiewicz, Head Coach Mr, Furrie. 56 Richard Webef Rudolph Davis Ronold Morkiewicz F0I'W0I'd Fokward Guard Robert Brunch Guard M. Oliver in readiness to shoot o set shot. Competing for possession of boil JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD F sf Row R. Niedzielka, M. Sanders, V. Irwin, J. DeNone, J. Ambraffi, G. Malkos, G. Hassenplug. Second Row Rocko ch T Yeager, F. Sepesy, G. PurteII, R. Luncher, J. Schlonger, C. Stemler, R. Gottron. Sports Managers 52 Braddock 61 Braddock 57 Braddock 42 Braddock 58 Braddock 57 Braddock 63 Braddock 38 Braddock 63 Braddock 71 Braddock 30 Braddock 57 Braddock 49 Braddock 62 Braddock And ew Sotak, Earl Wheeler, and Ed Wemm 58 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Wilkinsburgh Turtle Creek Swissvale , . . Rankin . . . Penn , , . Scott .,.,. Wilmerding , Wilkinsburgh Turtle Creek Swissvale . . Rankin , . . Penn . . . Scott ...... Wi Imerding FOOTBALL SQUAD First Row - G. Jefferson, J. Gambino, R. Luncher, A. Senkow, N. Washington, V. Cappozzi, R. Balaschak, J. Reaves. Second Row-J. Mirenzi, J. De None, T. Carr, F. Greco, R. Hornyak, M. Cortese, J. McCue, T. Yeager, J. Gilliam. Third Row - M. Oliver, T. Samuels, G. O'Keefe, E. Mclfeaters, R. Valko, L. Rector, G. Malkos, J, Jendeski. Fourth Row - R. Markie- wicz, M. Shortley, R. Surratt, W. Hamilton, F. Zotter, R. Weber, J. Macka, C. Meyers, T. Lacey. Assistant Coach Head COGCVI. Trainer Michael J. O'Toole HENY J- Fume Michael Trusky 59 James Jendeski Tackle Michael Shortley End i A dispute over an out of bound ball. R. Markiewicz in another of his horsepower drives. Mr. Stukus and Mr. Reardon in high hopes for a win mar, James McCue Guard .N- ,.,. a v4L 1. 1' ,f M Mk M ,., :M A J X N. fe M ,. W., V. i A, 45' ' if ' -' -..J V- '- Ronald Markiewicz Fullback 60 A grand scramble for the pass. Who was this one intended for? Frank Zotter End Wiley Hamilton Tackle 6l Andrew Sen kow Left Hulfback 27 Braddock l 8 Braddock O Braddock l 8 Braddock 21 Braddock l 4 Braddock 6 Braddock l 5 Braddock Richard Weber Center East Pittsburgh O Homestead , . , O Duquesne .... 20 Munhall ..... 19 Swissvale .... 0 New Brighton 414 Scott .,...... 20 Rankin .,.... 7 Sponsors 'A' i i' 'A' i' Burrelli Bus Lines CSpecialty . . .Group Service Any part ot the Statel ............... Call Va. l-0330 iii' First National Bank .. ..... -k Braddock Motor Supply . . . . . . Byron Clow, Florist . . . Adolf Berkowitz .. Chic-n-Trim ............... Carr Sisters' School of Dancing . . . John Fechko, East End Pharmacy . .. Hodgson's Flowers . . . . S. M. Krause ..... Lincotf Jewelers ..... Merry l-leart Sorority ....... Omega Sigma Chi Sorority .... People's Furniture ........ Physician's Pharmacy ...... Compliments of Albert Redo . . . Tau Beta Pi Fraternity ..... Ted's Flower Shop ...... Troub-Ahd-Ars Sorority .... Victor V. Wrobleski, Realtor . . . Zorn Funeral Home ....... Meyer and Powers . . . fOne star indicates a fi d II d 62 Braddock, Braddock, Braddock, Braddock, Braddock, Braddock, Braddock Braddock, Braddock Braddock Braddock, Braddock, Braddock, Braddock, Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock, Braddock Braddock I I I I I I I I Boosters The BeHe Shop ..... Benne Bhunenfdd .... Cuda Cleaners .... Fashion Spear ... Dr. Forher ..... Gambino Tailors .... Georges AAarket .... Meyer I. Grinberg ...... Hollander's Drug Store .... Hersh's Time Spot .... Jay's Style Shop . . . Jack 8 JHlShop ....... H. S. Kopsotsky, D.D.S. . . . . Keough Real Estate . . . Kipple Hardware .... Kosh's Men's Wear ....... Lorenzo Brothers'C1eaners .... AAonarch VVaH Paper ..... Marie's Hat Shop ........ Nugent Insurance Agency .... Compliments of a Friend Peadys Linen Shop .... Scholze Real Estate .... Shubs Variety Store .... A. J. Silberman 81 Co. ... Shanes FGFHWBAOFKGT... Zephyrs Cleaners... 63 Braddock, Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock Braddock, Braddock, I I I I Braddock' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I male Thus end the TALES OF BRADDOCK HIGH for the year l954. As we, the Class of '54 depart, we hope we have pre- served for the future, the memories of our experiences of the preceding year, which, though vivid now, may grow dim with each passing year. avg!-ppm:-nvvw' K nwwwm 41 LW s ii Class of 54. And so, if in the future years a word herein suggests a happy memory or a face recalls a friend, if a scene revives old surround- ings or a snapshot brings back a vivid incident of these student days, then this book shall have accomplished its purpose. As we set out, we wish to thank the administration, faculty, and all who have helped make life at Braddock High School pleasant during our sojourn here. 64 Q.. fu . T J TA 145 1?'g?s:-A M' n 1