Braddock High School - Braddonian Yearbook (Braddock, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1955 volume:

in 1' 7464 74... X Rx , x .hz xx .K NX . . - 'gfzaddack W6 564006 Z-wwlafack. pemaqfacmda Eli Jr CATHY FURLANO GORDON HASSENPLUG MONICA ADAMS The editors and staff of the i955 Braddonian have endeavored to bring you a picture story of Braddock High. We have tried to present the school, the faculty, the underclassmen and our activities as we would like to re- member them. We hope that you will find many hours of enjoyment in your Braddonian. 2 l Joseph A. Stukus Zeddcaldaa As we ore drowing neor the close of our high school doys, we would like to poy tribute to our principol ond friend, Mr. Stukus. Your service os o foculty mem- ber, your lecidership os post od- viser of the Broddonion, ond now your wisdom, kindness, ond po- tience os principol hove mode you o key figure in the story of Brod- dock High School. We, the Closs of l955, hope you will occept this book os o smcill token of our oppreciotion for your never-ending help. 452' -agar' ,...a3' 'f,,,, .ff RUDOLPH AGRESTI President HENRY BELL Treasurer lfdlmdadalfmliaa STEPHEN CHRISTIAN MICHAEL SULLIVAN 'T ,I RUTH SULLIVAN STEPHEN E. EVANS Secretory Vice-President f .0- 'f LAWRENCE REARDON Superintendent of Schools PATRICK J. HAMILL JULIUS SILVERMAN Solicitor Nyce. 'MX ELLA H. SNODGRASS English MARY E. REARDON Biology JANET W. WILSON English PATRICIA C. KIRK General Business Business Law CLEMENTINA GEORGE Mathematics JULIA D. LISTON History Problems of Democracy FRED A. REBMAN Social Studies NORA GALER Shorthand Office Practice ANNA REDMAN Algebra HARRIETTE GARDNER Latin English JOHN YUSKO Bookkeeping, Soles ARTHUR E. CICERO French, History CHARLES KLAUSING Head Footboll Coach Driver Training GERTRUDE WROBLESKI Supervisor of Vocal Music FRANK MARINO Instrumental Music PETER STIPP Physical Education Basketball Coach JOHN STONE Machine Shop BERNARD BOMBA Electric Shop JOSEPH CANNON Librarian GEORGE HAYS Assistant Football Coach PETER J. BROWN Drafting Blue Print Reading GEORGE E. SEMAN Auto Shop WILLIAM A. MATEER Electric Shop RALPH REDO Director of Guidance ALBERT BURTON Mathematics Woodshop DANIEL RICE Basketball Coach ELIZABETH SBORAY Attendance Officer IU' HUBERT MAGUIRE Head Custodian STEPHANIE TRACZ Attendance Officer CATHERINE DRZEWINSKI ALFONSE COVATO WILLIAM HOUSE MARY BUJAKOWSKI JOHN PRATKO MARY VANISCHAK 9 RITA MOLINARO, R.N. School Nurse DR. MORRY SHAPIRO DR. GEORGE RAFFEL S h I ' ' c oo Physuclon School Dentist CLARA ESPOSITO Secretory to Principal MR. REARDON MR- STUKUS IO Uma Seadaw mnmw if 2 :sv Q . g 3 li E 1 l' 1,,1 ,,, g:'i A ig the 5 'i , .ff M Wil l it I 1 4 l yi I: i A F r E.. I- I, l l l i, MONICA ADAMS lIMonill To be a dentist, ls her ambition. We hope she succeeds, In this fine mission. RICHARD BECHLER Rich Rich is jolly, Carefree, and gay. We hope he'll always, Be that way. JAMES BON DICK 11Jimmyll Studies do not cause him Stress, and strife. He will be A success in life. ROBERTA BROCIOUS Bobbie Her curly locks And smile so wide, Her friends just love her By their side. ALBERT CAPEZZUTO IIAVI Al is always, Happy and gay. You'll find him, That way every day. ROBERT AUFINGER Ozzie Oz is friendly, And lots of fun. He's a swell guy, He rates A-l. DOLORES BLAZER Dolores Quite a girl, Lots of fun. Her blonde hair, ls nicely done. LOIS BRANNAGAN IILOII Lois has cheeks Of red. From blushing when Something is said. JACQUELINE BUCKHOLTZ Jackie Pretty brown eyes And short red hair, We'd know Jackie anywhere. VINCENT CAPOZZI Vince lf you want Anything fixed, This boy knows All the tricks. KATHLEEN CARLSON HKUY., Kay is a cute Little dish. To skate well ls her only wish. MARTHA MAE CLIFTON Mish Mish's personality is The greatest. Although in coming to school She's always the latest. JOSEPH CONROY ...loan Joe has A strong throat. This helps him Hit a high note. VIRGINIA COYNE nGinnyu Ginny is always On the go. Because she's cheerful From head to toe. RODERICK CU LLIGAN llRodll Happy Q0 lucky, Full of zest. AS a friend, He's one of the best. DIANE CINCIRIPINI Dee Dee Pretty black hair Teeth that shine. Don't worry about Dee Dee She'll do fine. LILLIAN CONRAD LiI And here is Lil With a smile so bright. Her manner is cheery Her heart is light. MINOTTO CORTESE HMOU If you wonder where His money goes. lt's paying for tickets to Hot Rod Row. THOMAS CUBA 111-ornu This lad is quiet But yet so true. Always finding, Something to do. JOSEPH DeNONE Ice Football is His favorite sport. His tame in this ls never short. 13 'J PATRICIA LEE DePANTE Patty Lee Working so long At a bakery store. Soon her name Will be on the door. GILBERT DOLNACK Gibby Basketball is Gibby's speed. He's always on The ball, indeed. WILLIAM FAGAN Luke In sports Luke's really ln the swing. He also makes Cathy's Heart go zing. LAWRENCE FULL ul-arryu Reserved, quiet, Never in trouble, Larry is a boy, Without a double JOHN FUSCA Johnny John likes to meet All the girls he can. This cassanova ls quite a man. DOMINIC DeSTEFANO llbomll Dom has enioyed each one Of his school days, And throughout I2 years He has earned much praise WALTER DOMIS uwahu A worker able For every task. For credit He would never ask. CHARLENE FLOWERS Charlene Charlene's clothes Are very neat. And this girl ls very sweet. CATHERINE FURLANO ncathyu The cutest girl You've ever seen. For a certain Bill She's a queen. ROBERT GAVALEK llsobll Another boy Whom we admire. To greater things He will aspire. JAMES GILLIAM Jimmy Many a touchdown Jim does make To give us fame At any date. MARIAN GRESCO Marian Really sweet, And full of fun, She is happy when Her work is done. JOANN HARKINS Joan Always smiling, Always gay, Kind and helpful Every day. GORDON HASSENPLUG Gordon Gordon practices, Trumpet in hand, As student conductor, He's really grand. MILBERT GORHAM MiIbert Always laughing, Never sad, This boy is surely A pleasing lad. ELIZABETH GROSKO nBeHyu Jovial and joking Every minute, If there's to be a laugh, She's sure to begin it. DAISY HARRISON Daisy Daisy is A witty lass, Who brings sunshine To every class. GLADYS HENDERSON Gladys Happy-go-lucky All the while, With a cheerful Hi And friendly smile. YVONNE HENDERSON DONALD HQHN IIEII HHohn,, Yvonne is real, Af Chemistry Real nice. She's made up Of sugar and spice. Don is no whiz. l-lis test tube Always has a fizz. 'RL..-1' 2 i zs, 5 we .i wifi4,1?if'S,?gj1lf5fZf1gk A -' i f ,,.-J AGATHA HOLLAND Aggie This girl in Her friendly way, Makes her friends From day to day. ROBERT HORNYAK Robert Here's a boy That we admire. For greater things, He will aspire. CLARENCE GALOFSKY uauddyu Withdrawn MILDRED JACKSON Mildred ln everything She will try. And in this, Wei cannot deny, FRANK KAPUSCINSKI Frankie Frank gets along With everyone, Lots of jokes, And full of fun. ROY HOLLOWAY HROYH This boy Has a way Of making friends Every day. ROBERT HRUBY nBobn Bob is a B. H. S. stagehand. One of the finest ln the land. PHYLLIS JACKO PhyI Phyl must wear out Plenty of shoes, Dancing to the St. Barnabas Blues. HELEN KAINAROS HeIen Helen starts Out new fads. A finer thinker ls yet to be had. THOMAS KING llTomll Tom is scarcely Ever heard, For him we can say Many a good word. NANCY KIPPLE uNancyn Pretty eyes, Nice complexion, She is neat To perfection. BARBARA KISASONAK Barbara Barbara is Our busy beep Shee'll be successful, Just wait and see. CAROLINE KOLANO Carol In typing, her fingers Really fly, There's never need For another try. GIRARD KOPP uGerryn A voc. with lots of Talent and skill. He'Il get what he wants, We know he will. RICHARD KOREM Rich Rich is a Nice lad. You never see Him mad. GERALDINE KISAK Gerry Gerry is quite The lass. She brings joy into our closs. JOANNA KOKINSKI Joan .lo is quite A pal indeed, Always around When you're in need. GERALDINE KOPCHAK nserryu This girl never Fails to smile. She finds what ls well worth while. JOSEPH KOPPER lljoell Tall and lean, Well liked by oll, He's not one to linger, Not one to fall. BARBARA KOVAL Barb Extral Extral Read all about it! Barb's a cheerleader. There's no doubt about it. 'egg' DOROTHY KOWALESKI oofofhyH You may look North, South, East, or Westj But we know Dorothy Is the best. PETER KROPCZYNSKI Pete Pete does not Like school, But he's never known To break o rule. THOMAS LACEY 1:1-ornu Tom is on our Football team, A boy who's always On the beam. SARA LAWSON Sora Sara is a busy Little beep She's bound for success, You'll see. LEONA MACAK .,Lee., Leona's goal ls very high, But sure as shootin' She will try. LEONA KROPCZYNSKI nl-een Lee is A pretty Miss. There is no doubt About this. JOHN KUZNIEWSKI Kuzo Nat tall, not short, A pal, you bet. One of the nicest boys We've met yet. JOSEPH LANCE llJoell To keep up his studies, Joe does his best. He's gotten high grades On every test. ENOCH LEECH Enoch Enoch always Does his best. l-le's full of pep, Full of zest. JOHN MACKO ulohnu John is somewhat Of a clown. A greater guy Cannot be found. PATRICK MAGUIRE upatu Pat is Quite a guy. ln his studies He rates Hi , BERNETTE MANSON usunnyu Always nice And neat. Bunny is hard To beat. RICHARD MARCHAK Rich Richard is never One to shirkg Always ready To do his work. EARL McFEATERS ,,Buddy,, Whenever asked To do some chore, Buddy will ask Always for more. BARBARA MISIALEK Barb She is nice, Very sweet, Not only that, Also neat. JOHN MALLEY MaIIey Another voc. is On the ball. He has a smile For one and all. FRANK MARSALN Frank This Frank is Really some guy, Especially in a certain Diane-'s eye. ANNAMARY McCANN Annamory Annamary has a brain That is strong, For a friend, You can't go wrong. BARBARA MILLER Bobs When Bobs Tells you her story, You'll find that Music is her glory. DUANE MITCHELL Duane Duane likes to Be on his feet, He's more out Than in his seat. FRANCES METRO Frannie We see her in the Halls each day. Always quiet ln her usual way. CHARLES MEYERS Chuckie When it comes to football, He's alright. He was known as the TOE Each Friday night. RAYMOND OBREMSKI HRGYH Though he may not be A great thinker, You'll find with cars He loves to tinker. PATRICK O'DONALD ,ipatii Patrick joined us Early in the fall, And he soon became A friend to all. MARQUEST OLIVER usaseu His heart is soft, His ways are kind, A better' friend You could never find. ANTHONY MYCKA Tony Driving a car ls Tony's speed. Red lights in traffic, He'll always heed. LEROY NELSON Nelson Randy must come To school to learn, Although basketball ls his only yearn. VICTORIA OBREMSKI Vicki She has been our friend For years and days. Vicki is charming ln all her ways. GERALD O'KEEFE u-,erryu This boy never Wears a frown, Because his jokes Would riot a town. JANE ORSULAK Janie Following fashion, She had a poodle cut. She's always refreshing For she's never in a rut CHARLES OWENS Chuck Chuck is funny As can be. lf you ever want A laugh, you'II see. HELEN PONCHAK HeIen A secretary she'll be When her goal is won. She's liked by all And is lots of fun. DONALD RADJENOVICH HDMI., Don is one Who's loved by all. He's very nice And very small. CAROLYN REABE Carol Kind and helpful To one and all, She has the disposition Of a doll. LARUE RICHEY Lowe Straight A student ls Larue, And editor of The Pointer, too. SHIRLEY PLUTTO ShirI Shirley's ambition is to be A nurse in white, To her patients, She'll be a pleasing sight. DAVID QUEEN Dave Although he isn't Very tall, He's very good At basketball, GEORGE RADJENOVICH George Here's a boy Full of zest. He's really one Of the best. EUGENE REVERS useneu A better friend Can ne'er be had, For Gene is Quite a lad. CHARLES ROBINSON Sonny No to a favor Is yet to be found. For success is He bound. 2l Ng MITCHELL ROCKOVICH ukockyn In his classroom, Laughs he is noted for. When you find him, He has jokes by the score. LEONARD ROTH RAUFF ul-ennyu This Lenny ls a quiet sort. For anything He's a sport. EDWARD RUSNICA IlEdll Eddie's a good fellow On whom we depend. He is a pal and A steadfast friend. HELEN SABOL HeIen A ring On her left hand. This Chuck must Really be grand. MAUREEN SCHAFER Maur Maur skates iust Like a queen. Someday we'll see Her on the screen. RAYMOND ROSE llkayll Always active, He's grand. This Ray ls in our band. CHARLES RUDOLPH Chuck Whatever he tries, He's able to do. Playing basketball and His studies, too. DOROTHY RUSSELL ,.Dot,. There's one of these In every town, But we have Dot For our clown. MELVIN SAUN DERS Hooks Late for class Every day. Too many detours On the way. JOHN SCHLANGER Jackie Jackie is Everyone's friend. He'll help you To the very end. DELORES SCHULTZ DoIIy Dolly babe is known To all. ln Home Ec. She's on the ball. MARINDA SEAY Quite a pianist Marinda has proved to be. We're sure in later years She'll be a celebrity. PATRICIA SEPCICH llpatu Here's a girl Who's on the beam, A faithful rooter Of our team. JU DITH SHOLTIS 1,-ludyu Never seems To have a care, She'll have fun Just anywhere. RICHARD SIMON Dick Dick is always Ready for fun. After his classroom Work is done. CHARLES SCRIPP Chuck Chuck just loves To wine and dine. You'll find him at The table most any time FRANCES SENKOW Franny Never seems To have a care. She's lots Of fun anywhere. FRANK SEPESY Frank Frankie in his Friendly way Makes you happy All the day. THOMAS SHONTZ Tommy Look among the high honors His name is there. And he and his trumpet Are quite a pair TOBA SOLOMON 111-obyu Always happy, Never poutsg We wonder what She thinks about. Lffge RALPH SOLTIS nkalphu We all know Ralph is the best kind of guy. Never ance Would he pass a friend by. DOLORES STAFIEJ unollyu Always talking Never quiet, She makes Every class a riot. JOSEPH STREDNAK ujoeu Joe's ambition is To be a success. ln this we wish him The very best. ANTOINETTE SUDINA Toni Her heart is soft, Her ways are kindg A better friend You can not find. EUGENE SZATKOWSKI ul-ugeu Luge has beautiful Eyes of blue. Sophie makes them Sparkle true. JOSEPH STABILE Stubs When there's devilish Work afoot, Onto him the blame You can put. MAXINE STOKLOSA IIMUXH Max is cute And she is short. We all know She's a real good sport. ROBERT STUKUS uNiPPyu In Nippy we've found The qualities we like, A note of faithfulness In him we strike. MICHAEL SULLIVAN Mike Mike is quiet, Full of fun. From all the girls He seems to run. MARY LOU TIRPAK Lu Lu ln school she's A treat. A finer person You'll never meet. JOSEPH TROVATO Hjoe.. Joe is really Quite a guy. Oh, so nice But very shy. GEORGE VANISCHAK He's always laughing At something. Of mirth and jolly He's the King. EILEEN WAGNER HI.. Eileen is Our head majorette. The best That we had yet. TRUDY WALLAT u-rrudyu French is not Her pet, But still on A She hopes to get. ERNEST WEBER Ernie ln his Ford He zooms right by - If it had wings, I bet he'd fly. RAYMON D VAHOSKY ukayn Shooting and hunting That's his game. This has brought Roy School-wide fame. JOHN VROBLICK John is A chivalrous lad. And in his studies He is not too bad. ROBERTA WALKMEYER usertn To be 0 nurse ls her ambition, We hope that It's not hopeful wishing. MARGARET CENCARIK Withdrawn PATRICIA WEBER MPM.. Pat is sweet And quiet, But her jokes really Cause a riot. 25 ...arf 34 HENRIETTA WESLOW Henrietta Though the years May quickly go, Here's a girl You'lI always know. GAIL WINTERS Gail She leads the cheers ln Braddock High. ln this field She's very spry. BARBARA ZDROJ KOWSKI ami, When she does her studies, She does them well. We'Il have a good nurse: That's easy to tell. MATTHEW ZIDANIC A talkative person We must say. Friendly is he In school each day. JUANITA W Nita Shorthand is Juanita's speed. Now a job is What she needs. ILLIAMS rl PERRY ZABELSKY Hperry.. Perry should have Many friends. To his business He attends. WILLIAM BiII In room ll He's a riot. You'II hardly Find him quiet. ZEFF Semin 66444 375mg 2 -QW .T Eb AX, Sevzdaz Zczddea Wk Q. wr x ,K Q vim M ... H Q' if x ml 5 1 'K , , ' 1 Ks., 1 ,. fi, ,V , 10 3 A My ,J Q. Www Hy nv Y . My x K . T- ,iigrk f Q L L 53, A ,,s ,f. we - K, Q3 yea-K-6 ff r 'Li ,LQ . i f,, ,ab ,M nf .. fr 1 3,1 - Q, f 315 saw. :fx Xu, M, . 1 .f S X4 I V 1 Room 20 ROW I - M. Nicholson, I. Wockowski, S. Lewis, E. Sykes, M. Kroley, V. Hunt. ROW II - C. Boulwore, M. Mizlo, M. Mondok, M. Dinkfelt, B. Kilgour, M. J. Johnson. ROW III 4 G. Rudy, D. Cholkos, A. Koroni, D. Oddo, G. Maguire, J. Maisto. ROW IV - J. Mesoros, A. McCabe, R. Niedzielko, J. Arnbroffi, R, Rumcik, R, Stevenson. Room I 8 ROW I - J. Wodkowski, B. Kolesor, S. Ochol, P. Miholek, M. J. Gambino, D. Mos- coto, H. Pierce, F. Dovis, Mr. Rebmon. ROW II - A. Sotok, M. Stokloso, J. Golik, L. Soltis, C. Chuho, G. Homill, B. Dopler. ROW III - M. Rotico, G. Yerecic, B. Ger- monowski, B. Cobon, G. Coney, C, Johnson. ROW IV 1 R, Luncher, J. Purtell, J. Poho- rik, N. Soccomeno, T. Corr, R. Sodlok, T. Vowters. Room 2I ROW I - D. Cerrone, J. Lyle, J. Kopp, A, Trotmon, J. Ribich, P. Fergeloc, A. Mocok, Mrs, Kirk. ROW II - L. Rector, M. Cov- ington, T. Locey, F. Hoyduck, N. Benning. ROW III - J. Gombino, C. Stemler, C. Morkiewicz, L. Escher, P. Cuccoro. ROW IV - R. Bokin, J. Wisniewski, B. Zilko, G. Glebo. Room 25 ROW I - D. Walker, M. Wooton, M. L. Coccaro, J. Schwartz, M. Lognese. ROW II - M. Dupree, B. Sykes, S. Yerecic, E. Antrilli, E. Ryan, D, Meyers, A, I-laiek. ROW III - R. Yeager, F. Greco, R. Barnes, R, Kurpecky, R. Corbett, J, Mirenzi. ROW IV - W. Miller, A. Puhala, G. Leslie, V. Irwin, J. Kopchak, E. Shedlock. Room 30 ROW I - C. Schmidt, M. Kulakowski, M. Krause, A, Quarles, B, Wheeler, M. Tomaj- ko, ROW II - Mr. Yusko, A. Lyock, B. Dunn, J, Martin, B. A. Wisniewski, C. Kubic, J. Almasy. ROW III - A. Mitnik, P. Zeff, E. Gavalek, B. Dantow, J. Reeves, N. Washington. ROW IV - T. Yeager, W. Williams, W. Beebe, J. Beebe, R. Mat- tern, P. Gubash. Room 29 ROW I - D. Powers, N. Wilgus, F. Work man, E. Boley, B. Bavolar, V. Haraburda E, Carr, D. Paharik. ROW II - R. Getsy P. Agnew, M. Ahearn, F. Barry, L. Kraly M. Tomko. ROW III - J. Dupree, P BMO' Miss Mofily. A. L. sim, J. Rur- kowsky W Kaskin ROW IV . f - - - S. Tra vota,. J, Deok, G. Malkos, R. Valko, A Rodziwon, J. Katalik. Room 27 ROW I - P. Podolak, M. Kelly, S. Heinack, F. Cook, M. Jefferson, J. Marioni, Miss George, ROW Il - R. Smith, R. Jackson, S. Obremski, A. Matrozzo, J. Kisok, E. Bench, M. Di Lucenti. Row III - K. Keyes, A. Vonishak, R. Antol, T. Flowers, E. Car- ter, B. Tamowitz. ROW IV - R, Mc- Adams, J. Kidd, C. Locke, A. Moreno, A. Greco, R. Wrobleski, R. Samsa. l Iklllll i Room 22 ROW I - J. Colbert, C. Clark, R. Stark, V. Furneoux, M. Goona, M. Eddins, C. Smith. ROW II - J. Pogue, L. Piatek, J. O'Toole, G. Dupree, A. Boruch, M. Kur- piewski. ROW III - W. Golock, C. Po- lishen, E. Trotman, L. Davis, W. Siler, P. Martin. ROW IV - A. Vohosky, D. Mart- chek, E. Gefsy, A. Lawson, R. Dugan, T. O'Sheo, T. Siergiei. Room 28 ROW I - V. Parker, P. Busha, D. Fundrel- la, D. Marfelli, P. Kopaczynski, V. Yeager J. Kasprisin. ROW II - C. McDonough R. Shell, N. Gregg, R. A. Rodjenovich, M R. Guilianelli, L. Prisoloc. Row III - K Thomas, P. Silvasy, D. Russell, L. Tucker J. Lane, R. Porupsky. ROW IV -- C. Ben- nett, F. Pallotio, J. Cerno, S. Siabile, M Stecki, T. Lescinski, R. Short. Room 34 ROW I - B. Smith, D. Tabor, C. Robinson J. Baverso, G. Hruska, D. McCarty, P. Pos tirik. ROW II - P. Furlano, J. Cinciripini B. McGuigan M. Smith B. Walters J Evfmcho, M. iiouf, J. eaiiyf Row in J MI A. Zizak, R. Tengrian, D. Oddo, S. Misialek, M. L. Zizak, J. Smith, T. Bethune, R. Mick ens. ROW IV - R. Venturino, J. Stevens, D. Azzolino, T. Sullivan, L. Rawls, A. Love M. Burnham. ROW V -- A. Pierce, J Sorokas, J. Mihalik, G. Zeff, W. Hoffman C. Oskin. ROW VI - R. Wilcauskus, M Maydok, J, Burns, T. Stafiej, J. Marasco T. Barrio. Room 36 ROW I - F. Jackson, B. Reese, L. Speese, R. Korotko, J. Reynolds, E. Davis. ROW II - S. Moza, W. Nelson, B. Hayswood, P. McDonough, M. J. Powers, S. Marshall, E. Wheeler, Mr. Cicero. ROW Ill - B. Stev- enson, V. Henderson, M. R, Gambino, A. DeNone, D. Hohn, D. McKinstry, M. Page, M. Hamilton. Row IV - S .DeStefano, A. Garrison, J. Coney, E. Mitchell, M. Blumen- field, D. Pavlinsky, D. Azzolini. ROW V -- B. Takacs, D. Kristofik, A. Sabol, T. Heil, J. Hunt, J. Jackmeyer, J. Sudina, G. Pon- chok, B. Kipple. Zeiinaf lie 5660664 af Me gfacwlalaadcm It was fun! br Ulf? WWW? - ww Q .5 Q, ,-:.'.- Q . ' 1 ,- ,.,, wr ak fa. 1 X 'IZ' , ,Q-Emmy' Q M Q ' .1 ' L. X v M I Z ,imap 1 S ' ' Ei? f' ,gps 4 ifffii .1 .sf 1 5 A 1 :cm 922512 I Ti, at , ,V , A-'i 5' W V 4 XL? E A 'Q ,gi kef xg, . ,, , Q 2 wx Q f vfififs' -,n QQ? 4,1 . :aw 1. if J 1 ,J 1 w , ,4 W? ,.,,- ..-s :axe , gf , ,M . . , . gfwwlalaadcm gampaccag Sm f g 1 . 4 f ,..,,.w.. 'E i gmt Q73 W Q 'MA' 'L i V I Q if 15 wil . - w A i ,, 1 1 Y X Q' 1 QI T Q5 lg 3 3 U i i 1 gf! M my 1 ,is K 3 41647554 '---......,,, ig 'H wlwt Y zlgii LW ww' The members of the Student Council must have and main- tain passing grades in their studies and their citizenship. ln promoting harmonious re- lations among the students and faculty and in aiding the ad- ministration in setting up school policies, they must be reliable and interested in both the welfare of the student body and the school. 005937 wow . 4,6 The Braddock Chapter of the National Honor Society emphasizes four important qualities in its members: schol- arship, character, leadership, and service. Membership is limited to Juniors and Seniors whose names were submitted to and passed by a faculty committee. The Forum, which is spon- sored by Miss Katherine Kirk, is the Braddock High School Chapter of the National Foren- sic League. The purpose of the club is to train students to be effective speakers, through participation in various speech tournaments. The Forum also edits the Braddock High School Handbook. Qggbeqg age? 644 466 ee9Qg . . X 0 J Q, A l,i--- , 1, QE Em. 1 N .,... W., M anus, AP adn ez The Pointer is the monthly publication of Brad- dock High. The staff of students with the guidance of Mr. John Yusko composes and rnimeographs the paper, which has been honored by the Pennsylvania Student Press Association. Zamem Zio! Wea: Wczldoaczf Wanna 77560145614 QIUP-v1 ammefzcdczf 6 and Commercial Club - The purpose of the Commercial Club is to acquaint the students with the many occupations open to them in the business world and the training needed to follow these occupations. Membership is open to any commercial student with above average grades. Library Club - Membership in the Library Club is open to the whole student body. lts purpose is to instruct the students in the proper use of the Library and to acquaint them with the wealth of material to be found there. -lcdfzczfzg Qu! .fecmfew glad Leaders Club - Miss Kathryn Meledin sponsors the Leaders Club which emphasizes character, scholarship, health, and personal care in its members. Through training and instruction in Physical Education, leadership and democratic living are developed. Vocational Boys Club - The Vocational Boys Club is sponsored by Mr. Bernard Bomba. lts objective is to create awareness of vocational opportunities and the scholastic requirements needed to take advantage of them. Waaaztdarzczi Zaye 66:45 006464574 Orchestra - The orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Ferber and Mr, Marino, performs for Com- mencement and Baccalaureate programs and various civic affairs. Performing with the orchestra are small ensembles taken from the orchestra itself. Sa iamaze edema Q K i .t .4-., ,, ,Mk ,M M a.. ,.,,,,, . K X Sophomore Chorus - The Sophomore Chorus was organized for sophomore girls who are interested in singing. The girls, who meet the third period each day, perform with the Mixed Chorus at its various functions. 44 V: 3' Q 1 ' H . , f ggg V if?-1 K i 3 'ff L .W , . Z 4' 77Z6zevl 6402664 Mixed Chorus - The mixed chorus, besides its per- formances for local organizations, under the direction of Miss Gertrude Wrobleski, presents an annual program of Christmas music ond o Spring Song Festival. Mem- bership in the Mixed Chorus is by invitation. X F uf? 21445445066 Band - All members ofthe Braddock High School Band must not only be trained mu- sicians, but they must also be able to perform all the 74694 game! movements of a marching band. The Band performs for football games, parades, and civic affairs, and it pre- senfs a spring concert an- nually. ieefzfecwlew Morgi F ' Edi 77icz7hzeZz'e4 N E Ieen x L 53 Z Dx XXIQER Ahh 'N' N . , ,L , Af V 7 L 1 ag, y LX ' , '- .SY I i I LX xx . X ,, i .i x ' R K L ,X W' X , li Q W y 5 F' 1 fy y N19 'Phyu S M +.,- ,N N3 Ai , Shirley fix M1 jr, d VI' F T I K X sy ' 74 6 wwf s sq.- 7 - X A 7 1 X ' ,, , . , , X ' 'ffl lam V Z we 4 2. wx X XX Wg! I I A. V K yi, , X . ,li l ,, R fafmx A i R P tty 49 . r ,. .fd Cathy Ns-.la lam! 70666 and ealczmeaz' WE, THE CLASS OF '55, DO BEQUEATH: The quietness of Matt Zidanic to Theresa Lacey. Eileen Wagner's hair to Pat Fergelec. Melvin Saunder's height to Pasquale Cuccaro. Jerry O'Keefe's chair in Jr. Business Training to Torn Carr. Monica Adam's scholastic record to Nancy Wilgus. Dorothy RusselI's pleasantness to Jeanette Lyle. Gordon HassenpIug's pep rally band to Bob Bakin. The majorettes' boots to Milene, June, and Gail. Minotto Cortese's Road Rollers to Crome Dome. Joe DeNone's ice to John Maisto. Jimmy GiIIiam's touchdowns to Joe Reeves. Dolores Stafiej's sweaters to Marion Kulakowski. Phyllis Jacko's speeches to Ted Vawters. Cathy Furlano's charm to Bonnie Kilgour. The good record of the Class of '55 to the underclassmen. Use it wisely. 50 ,J W th Q sf' - E '- 5 K W if , if M, , f ,gg Q, Q I f f . 0 X -..QOY ,J Wgqzi '1 vi. x Lf ff A x .WL ...4-A . ,Q .L Om dczmfw ,4z'4Zez'6ca Coach Klousing 54 ww w Q - , if-155' W J xx xv Q.: Q- - 4 W 4 Q61- im -5 Coach Hoys 55 K xi- sf ' 'l 'QI ,, WW' . x ll Ps-u..f ' '- 2 ,, FOOTBALL TEAM: ROW I + M. Cortese, G. Radienovich, W. Fogon, E. McFealers, J. DeNone, V, Cappozzi, M. Oliver, B Aufinger, J. O'Keefe, T. Lacey. ROW ll - J. Gilliam, L. Rector, N. Washington, J. Macko, J. Reaves, T. Carr, R. Salak J. Mirenzi, C, Myers. ROW Ill - l-lead Coach Klausing, Asst. Coach G. Hays, R. Lunclwer, R. Buczek, T, Yeager, R Valko, J. Malkos, J. Gambino. ROW IV - M. Colburn, J, Pavlick, T. O'Sl1ea, R. Siergiej, T. Flowers, E. Carter, A. Love L. Rawls. N. -sf fr' . Mr. Trusky Chuck and Ice waiting for the toss! 56 Jerry Chuck Vince Minotto Jim Ice Tom Ozzie Bill Buddy Mark ROW I - J. DeVone, R. Hruby, R. Stevenson, F. Marsaln, M. Sanders, G, Dolnack, L. Nelson. ROW Il - Head Coach P Stipp, C. Bennett, J. Arnbroffi, J. Jockmeyer, V. Irwin, R. Corbett, Asst. Coach R. Capone. ROW Ill - Manager R. Purtell E. Trotman, J. Pavlick, A. Lawson, J. Mehalik, F. Pallotta, J. Smith. 58 Randy Hooks 59 Frank 3 N s Q. .fum I gs .T :T in in E gf 'N N-W '3 is QW C11 lf! F ii .. 13A , ! ROW I - V, Irwin, L, Rawls, R. Corbett, R. Hruby, L. Nelson, C, Bennett, T. O'Sheo, W. Fagan, E. Szatkowski. ROW II - J, DeNone, G. Dolnack, J, Pavlick, J. O'Keefe, E. McFeaters, R, Stevenson, M. Oliver. ROW III - Coach Rice, Man- ager J. Kuzniewski, Manager E. Revers, B. Stukus, G. Hassenplug, Manager B. Gavalik. 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