Braddock High School - Braddonian Yearbook (Braddock, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1980 volume:

The GENERAL BRADDOCK 1980 FALCONIAN General Braddock Area High School North Braddock, Pennsylvania 15104 Vol. IX -' w .. : Title Page 1 “They say that breaking up is hard to do. ” This line from a once popular song truly expresses the feeling of the Graduating Class of 1980. Not only are we as a class breaking up to go our separate ways, but in addition we experienced throughout our final year at GBA the chaos and apathy surrounding the possible break up of our school. Despite all the problems that faced us, we managed to pull together, both faculty and students alike, to make these final moments together truly memorable. We feel a kind of nostalgia and a closer bond with our school because it, as well as we, has reached a crossroads in its life. The future of GBA is as yet uncertain, but we know that within this school we have received an education that has helped to mold our characters and personalities and that has helped us to prepare for the jobs, careers or vocations we have chosen. Like our school, our futures are still not clear, but with the guidance we have received from the faculty and administration, we have an excellent foundation for success. The purpose of the 1980 Falconian is to record the joys and sorrows, laughter and tears that made up our fond memories of this special year. Our goal was to recreate these special moments and if in some future year when you page through this book, the memories come flooding back and you shed a few tears for GBA, our job will have been accomplished. So this is it - GBA 1979-80. We hope this Falconian finds a place among your cherished treasures. 4 Theme Seniors S ROBERT ANDRASCIK “Bugs” SHELLEY D. ASKEW “Shell ROBERT D. BACZEK “Baz Activities 1. Robert Andrascik - “Virgo” chorus; choir; prom committee 2. Shelley Askew - “Cancer” chorus; choir 3. Robert Baczek - “Leo” football manager; base- ball manager; prom committee; intramurals 4. Lamont Barkley - “Capricorn” football; basket- ball; Forbes Trail 5. Marjorie Bechtold - “Aries” 6. Eugene Berezanich - “Libra” Forbes Trail 7. Ronald Braill - “Aquarius” LAMONT D. BARKLEY “Bark MARJORIE DIANNA BECHTOLD “Margie” EUGENE BEREZANICH “Gene RONALD BRAILL “Butsy 6 Seniors MARK BRISON Plug Al KATHLEEN BUMBA “Kathy BEVERLY BURNHAM Bev” KATHERINE ANN BROSKY “Kate PATRICIA A. BROSKY “Patty” Activities 1. Mark Brison - “Taurus” baseball 2. Katherine Brosky - “Aquarius” 3. Patty Brosky - “Gemini” Forbes Trail 4. Kathy Bumba - “Scorpio softball; basketball; yearbook; prom committee; band 5. Beverly Burnham - “Aquarius” 6. Sharon Cannon - “Aquarius” prom committee 7. Carala Carrington - “Cancer ” chorus; choir; prom committee Seniors 7 IRETHER CARTER LEON CARTER ‘‘Chinese Connection ” Activities 1. Irether Carter - “Aquarius” yearbook; prom committee 2. Leon Cater - “Taurus” choir 3. Roland Cole - “Capricorn ” baseball; basketball; football 4. Robbin Collins - “Libra”prom committee 5. Fredericka Cook - “Leo” band 6. Charles Cutler - “Cancer” track 7. Clinton Davidson - “Aquarius” FREDERICKA COOK “Lady CHARLES CUTLER “Cut ROLAND COLE “Pooch ie ROBBIN JA Y COLLINS “Jay CLINTON LA MOUNT DA VIDSON “Fritz 8 Seniors NELWYN DA YE “6’8”“ DARRIN DUPREE “Dup” LINDA DeVITIS Lin SANDRA DROHOMIRECKY Sandy” Activities 1. Nelwyn Daye - “Cancer office aide 2. Linda DeVitis - “Pisces” choir; prom committee 3. Sandy Drohomirecky - “Taurus” choir; prom committee 4. Darrin Dupree - “Sagittarius” basketball 5. Aqulina Durick - “Gemini” 6. Mary Lynn Falvo - “Pisces” prom committee 7. Charles Fitzgerald - “Libra ” Forbes Trail; wres- tling; prom committee AQULINA DURICK Dingle I MARY LYNN FALVO “Mare CHARLES EARL FITZGERALD “Fitz” Seniors 9 Activities 1. Valerie Fleming - “Cancer” chorus; band 2. Vincent Freeze - “Sagittarius” track; newspaper 3. Glenn Furby - “Aquarius” Forbes Trail 4. Rhonda Gibson - “Taurus” track; choir; basket- ball; homecoming queen 5. Emiel Glaze - “Pisces” choir 6. Ruby Grant - “Cancer” senior class treasurer; office aide; prom committee; newspaper; choir 7. Michael Gregory - “Leo” Forbes Trail EMIEL GLAZE Glaze” RUBY MAE GRANT Mae” IO Seniors GLENN ANTHONY FURBY Anthony RHONDA GIBSON Short Stuff” MICHAEL T. GREGORY “Mick” ALLAN GUBASH “Dean DOUGLAS HAMILTON “Hammer ! ISAAC HAMILTON JEANNINE HAIRSTON “Sweet Slim” EDWIN HARKE “Hark SUSAN CHRISTINE HALLORAN “Sue DWA YNE HARRIS “Peco Activities 1. Allan Gubash - “Libra ” baseball; golf 2. Jeannine Hairston - “Virgo” prom committee; office secretary; track 3. Susan Halloran - “Aries” choir; newspaper; yearbook; office secretary; prom committee; softball 4. Douglas Hamilton - “Sagittarius” choir 5. Isaac Hamilton - 6. Edwin Harke - “Aries” Forbes Trail 7. Dwayne Harris - “Leo” Seniors ll LORI HARRIS “Peach ie BRIAN HART “Hart ERIC HART “Salt” Activities 1. Lori Harris - “Capricorn”prom committee 2. Brian Hart - 3. Eric Hart - “Aquarius”Forbes Trail; choir; foot- ball 4. Nick Hooper - “Taurus” 5. Mary Elizabeth Hornyak - “Cancer ” choir; prom committee 6. Raymond Huber - “Taurus” baseball 7. Aaron Hughes - “Virgo” basketball; football; baseball NICK HOOPER “Big Time MARY ELIZABETH HORNYAK “Beth RA YMOND HUBER “Slugger AARON HUGHES “Dirt 12 Seniors CHARLES JENKINS ‘Eddie Jenks Activities 1. Vivian Hughes - “Leo” band; choir 2. John Jacobs - “Virgo” football; basketball;prom committee; class officer; student council 3. Patrice Jefferson - “Sagittarius” basketball; soft- ball manager 4. Charles Jenkins - “Aquarius” chorus 5. Maurice Johnson - “Taurus” 6. Catrina Jones - “Scorpio” track;prom committee 7. Debbie Jones - “Gemini” office aide; prom com- mittee MA URICE QUENTIN CA TRINA JONES JOHNSON Trina Reesie DEBBIE JONES “Dee Dee Seniors 13 JIM KAEFER “Kaef JUDIETH KAMINSKY JUDY JOYCE KANCHY Activities 1. Jim Kaefer - “Gemini” 2. Judieth Kaminsky - “Aquarius” chorus; choir; prom committee 3. Joyce Kanchy - “Virgo” 4. Michael Kerns - “Sagittarius” stage crew; choir 5. Melvin Kilgore - “Sagittarius” track 6. Steven Kilgore - “Sagittarius” track 7. Deb Klimko - “Capricorn ” color guard; choir; chorus; prom committee; office secretary MICHAEL KERNS “Herbert Karbunkle MELVIN KILGORE Mel-Von” STEVEN KILGORE Steve-0 DEBORAH KLIMKO Deb 14 Seniors JOHN KOHAN “Cocaine” RODERICK A. LA WSON “Rod” u ANTHONY LEE “Leebird” KAREN KRAMER “Karen K A JOHN LAIRD “Jack” Activities 1. John Kohan - “Leo” choir; band; chorus 2. Karen Kramer - “Pisces” prom committee 3. John Laird - “Cancer” Forbes Trail; golf 4. Roderick Lawson - “Capricorn” track; chorus 5. Anthony Lee - “Capricorn” football; basketball; baseball 6. George Lekovitch - “Libra ” chorus; choir; news- paper 7. Mark Leonard - “Capricorn” band Seniors 15 PAMELA LEWIS Pam STEPHEN MANDAK “The Russian” Activities 1. Pamela Lewis - “Aries” prom committee; year- book 2. Stephen Mandak - “Leo” Forbes Trail 3. Stanley Mason - “Cancer” 4. Rita Massey - “Cancer” choir; prom committee; office secretary; yearbook 5. Bernice McClinton - “Cancer” office aide; cho- rus; prom committee; intramurals 6. Clara McKinstry - “Virgo” basketball; softball; prom committee; choir; band; office secretary; Bonnie Lassies 7. Sandy Meighan - “Sagittarius” majorette; choir; prom committee BERNICE DEMARIS McCLINTON “Special Petty” CLARA DENISE McKINSTRY Louwie and Niecey” STANLEY MASON Stan the Man RITA MASSEY Cookie” SANDRA LEE MEIGHAN Sandy 16 Seniors KATHY MERKEL “Merk KAREN MONK Activities 1. Kathy Merkel - Aquarius” softball; yearbook; prom committee; color guard; office aide 2. Tyrone Milton - Libra” chorus 3. Tracy Mitchell - Gemini” choir; chorus; Bonnie Lassies 4. Karen Monk - Capricorn” G.A.T.E.; yearbook; newspaper; choir 5. Cathy Montedoro - Taurus” chorus; choir; soft- ball; prom committee; Forbes Trail; majorette 6. Frank Mosley - Libra” football; baseball 7. Antonio Murphy - Pisces” prom committee; boys’ basketball manager CATHY LYNNE MONTEDORO FRANK MOSLEY “Sweet Pete ANTONIO MURPHY “Yoni Seniors 17 CHARLOTTE MURPHY JOSEPH NADZAN “Nipp” “Meat Activities 1. Charlotte Murphy - “Capricorn”prom commit- tee; girls’ basketball manager 2. Joseph Nadzan - “Aries” Forbes Trail 3. Joseph Napolitano - student council officer; prom committee; band 4. Derek Nelson - “Gemini” basketball; football; choir 5. Jon Nixdorf - “Capricorn ” choir; Forbes Trail; Scottsmen 6. Gregory Novotny - “Scorpio” Forbes Trail 7. Toi Lynn Payne - “Sagittarius”prom committee; choir; guidance secretary JON NIXDORF GREGORY NOVOTNY “Pixie “Mert JOSEPH DOMINIC NAPOLITANO, JR. Joe DEREK NELSON “D.J. Silky Smooth TOI LYNN PAYNE “Bear” 18 Seniors DARLENE PEOPLES Peps k ROBERT PRIOLEA U DEBBIE PROVENZANO Provolone (cheese) JOEL M. PEOPLES II KEVIN PRESSLEY Duck Activities 1. Darlene Peoples - “Aquarius” chorus 2. Joel M. Peoples 3. Kevin Pressley - “Capricorn” stage crew; choir 4. Robert Prioleau - “Taurus” football 5. Debbie Provenzano - “Sagittarius majorette; prom committee; choir; Forbes Trail 6. Anthony Prysock - “Aries” track; wrestling 7. Marlena Regus - “Virgo” prom committee ANTHONY PRYSOCK Tony MARLENA CHARYL REGUS Buggy” Seniors 19 LUCILLE ELAINE RICH Seal ROGER ROB A RE Hatch MARLA YVONNE ROSE Geek Activities 1. Lucille Elaine Rich - “Libra ” office aide; prom committee 2. Roger Robare - “Sagittarius” Forbes Trail; golf 3. Marla Rose - “Aries” basketball; softball; office aide 4. Orlando Russell - “Aries” 5. Jimmie Rutter - “Aquarius” choir; Highlan- daires; Scottsmen 6. Josie Saflin - “Libra” choir, prom committee 7. Cindy Sankey - color guard ORLANDO RUSSELL Byrd JIMMIE RUTTER Rut; Skoal JOSIE SAFLIN Josie CINDY SANKEY 20 Seniors STEVEN SANKEY Sank BRIAN SMITH Big Bird” JEFFREY SMITH Jeff CHERRI MARIE SEWELL Square Activities 1. Steven Sankey - “Sagittarius” Forbes Trail 2. Gary Scales - Leo” band 3. Cherri Sewell - Scorpio”prom committee; cho- rus 4. Brian Smith - Aries” choir; chorus; track; High- landaires; Scottsmen 5. Jeffrey Smith - Aries” Forbes Trail 6. Kenneth Smith - Cancer” basketball 7. Grace Sobek - Virgo” prom committee; year- book; chorus; cheerleader KENNETH ANTHONY GRACE MARIE SOBEK SMITH Gracious” “Kelser” Seniors 21 DA VID B. SPROW TERRENCE STEVENSON John Kay ” Bubba Activities 1. Dave Sprow - “Pisces” choir; 2. Terrence Stevenson - “Capricorn” choir 3. Howard Streater - “Leo 4. Alfred Strozier - “Cancer” football 5. Stanley Styk - “Capricorn ” Forbes Trail 6. Nathaniel Thomas - “Aquarius” track; basket- ball 7. Troy A. Thomas - “Pisces” prom committee; choir; student council; class officer HOWARD STREATER Street ALFRED STROZIER “A1” TROY ANTINIE THOMAS Maxwell 22 Seniors GARY THOMPSON LEE TROWELL Activities 1. Gary Thompson - “Sagittarius” Forbes Trail 2. Toni Thompson - “Sagittarius” chorus; choir; prom committee; office aide; student council; Bonnie Lassies; class officer; yearbook; softball newspaper 3. Rebecca Tinsley - “Aries” 4. Lee Trowell - basketball 5. Cathy Turner - “Libra” newspaper, band; cho- rus; office aide; Bonnie Lassies; prom committee; choir 6. Joseph Turner - “Virgo” chorus; prom commit- tee; football 7. Avette Wallace - “Aries” basketball; intramur- als 4, '4 AVETTE LOUISE WALLACE Vet” Seniors 23 1. James Wallace - “Cancer” 2. AI Welsh - “Virgo”: baseball 3. Keith Williams - “Pisces”: Forbes Trail; track; choir 4. Tony Williams - “Libra ” 5. Brian Wilson - “Cancer ” 6. Gwendolyn Wright - “Virgo”: office aide; cho- rus; color guard; prom committee 7. Stephen Yanowitch - “Aquarius”: chorus Senior Photos Not Available RONALD COLE LYNETTE FELTON SAMUEL FRAZIER MARIO GLENN WANDA HENDERSON EDITH JESSUP SHARON JONES ROBERT POLLARD CRYSTAL PUTZLOCKER SHANE SA UDNERS VINCENT SCALES MICHAEL SHUCKHART MARVIN SMITH RANDOLPH STONER RANDY SURRATT RONALD VANMETER LORRAINE VESTOVICH TONY WILLIAMS Tone BRIAN D. WILSON Big Moose” GWENDOLYN WRIGHT Gwen STEPHEN YANOWITCH Yank” 24 MARI A WE ZSIDARZICH “Tallster Activities Marianne Znidarzich “Scorpio” — choir; color guard; office aide DIRECTORY A AXDRASCIK, ROBERT J. 119 Rebecca St., X. Braddock ASKEW, SHELLY D. 1708 Ridge A ve., X. Braddock B BACZEK, ROBERT D. 835 Middle St., X. Braddock BARKLEY, LAMOXT 532 Seddon A ve., X. Braddock BECHTOLD, MARGIE 803-4th St., X. Braddock BEREZAXICH, EVGEXE 517 Price Ave.. X. Braddock BRA ILL, ROXALD 559 Stokes A ve., X. Braddock BRISOX, MARK 1107 Crosby St., X. Braddock BROSKY, KATHERIXE A. 15-1 X. Brad. Hgts., X. Brad- dock BROSKY, PATRICIA A., 15-1 X. Brad. Hgts., X. Brad- dock BUM BA. KATHLEEX M. 1419 Vj Ridge Ave., X. Brad- dock BURXHAM, BEVERLY, A. 635 Washington St., Braddock C CAXXOX, SHAROX Y. 20 Orchard St., Braddock CARRIXGTOX, CARALA W. C-33 Talbot Towers, Braddock CARTER, IRETHER M. 400 Braddock A ve., Braddock CARTER, LEOX 548 Hawkins A ve., X. Brad- dock SENIOR DIRECTORY COLE, ROLAXD D. 9-C Mapleview Terrace, Brad- dock COLE, ROXALD L. 331 Hawkins A ve., X. Brad- dock COLLIXS, ROBBIX 649 First St., Braddock COOK, FREDERICKA 729 Parker St., Braddock CUTLER, CHARLES L. 404 Talbot A ve.. Braddock D DA V1DSOX, CLIXTOX 604 Lillie A ve., Braddock DAYE, XELWYX RO- CHELLE 506-4th St., Braddock De VITIS, LIX DA 543 Price A ve., X. Braddock DROHOMIRECKY, SAXDRA 164-5tb St., Rankin DUPREE, DARRIX 1538 Electric Ave., E. Pgh. DU RICK. AQULIXA 531 Corey A ve., Braddock F FALVO, MARY LYXX 536 Lobinger A ve., X. Brad- dock FELTOX, LYXETTE , Bldg. 4, Apt. 4-C, Pal. Plaza, Rankin FITZGERALD, CHARLES 1204 Pal. Manor, Rankin FLEMIXG, VALERIE E. 435 Price A ve.. X. Braddock FRAZIER, SAMUEL E. 620-4th St., Braddock FREEZE, VIXCEXT H. C-55 Talbot Towers. Braddock FURBY, GLEXX A. 521 Cherry St.. Braddock G GIBSOX, RHOXDA S. 659 Stokes A ve., X. Braddock GLAZE, EMI EL 705 Hawkins A ve., X. Brad- dock GLEXX, MARIO 583 Corey A ve., Braddock GRAXT, RUBY MAE 142-3rd St., Rankin GREGORY. MICHAEL T. 227 Parklane Dr., X. Braddock GUBASH, ALL AX 129 Rankin Blvd., Rankin H HA1RSTOX, JEAXXIXE 135-4th St., Rankin HALLORAX, SUSAX 545 Stokes A ve., X. Braddock HAMILTOX, DOUGLAS B. 1205 Bell Ave., X. Braddock HAMILTOX, ISAAC 833 Jones A ve., X. Braddock HARKE, EDWIX C. 1226 Krikpatrick St., X. Brad- dock HARRIS, DWAYXE 4 Gas Wav, Rankin HARRIS. LORI 4 Gas Wav, Rankin HART, BRIAX 1001 Highland .4 ve., X. Brad- dock HART. ERIC M. 710 Hawkins A ve., X. Brad- dock HEXDERSOX, WAXDA L. 538 Stokes A ve., X. Braddock HOOPER, XICHOLAS L. C-75 Talbot Towers, Braddock HORXYAK, MARY BETH 531 Lobinger A ve., X. Brad- dock HUBER. RA YMOXD P. 1327 ■: Bell A ve., X. Braddock HUGHES, AAROX R. D-75 Talbot Towers, Braddock HUGHES, GREGORY L. D-56 Talbot Towers, Braddock HUGHES, VIVIAX 224 Hawkins ,4 ve., X. Brad- dock J JACOBS. JOHX R. 530-6th St., Braddock JEFFERSOX, PATRICE A. 649-4tb St., Braddock JEXKIXS, CHARLES E. 707 Talbot A ve., Braddock JESSUP, EDITH K. 1229 Braddock A ve., Braddock JOHXSOX, MAURICE Q C-14 Talbot Towers, Braddock JOXES. CA TR1XA M. 805 Washington St., Braddock JOXES, DEBORAH J. 901-6tb St., X. Braddock JOXES, SHAROX K. 254 Fleet St., Rankin KAEFER, JAMES 1552 Oak St.. E. Pgh. KAMIXSKY. JUDIETH 400 Camp Ave., Braddock KAXCHY, JOYCE 900 Jones A ve., X. Braddock K KERXS. MICHAEL J. 1117 E. 6th st., X. Braddock Seniors 25 DIRECTORY KILGORE, MELVIN W. 632 Washington St., Braddock KILGORE, STEVEN 632 Washington St„ Braddock KLIMKO, DEBORAH 900Vt Jones A ve., N. Braddock KOHAN, JOHN 601 -5th St., Braddock KRAMER, KAREN 818 Spring St., N. Braddock L LAIRD. JOHN R.. JR. 13S Rankin Blvd., Rankin LA WSON, RODERICK A. 209 Vine St., Braddock LEE, ANTHONY D. 413 Mill St.. Braddock LEKOVITCH, GEORGE F. 318 N. Holland Ave., Rankin LEONARD, MARK E. 204 Parklane Dr., N. Braddock LEWIS, PAMELA L. 1620 Ridge Ave., N. Braddock M MANDAK, STEPHEN 100 Preston Dr., N. Braddock MASON. STANLEY 202 Oliver St., Braddock MASSEY, RITA E. 21 Miller St., Rankin McCLINTON, BERNICE D. 32-C Hawkins Village, Rankin McKINSTRY, CLARA D. 735 Parker A ve., Braddock MEIGHAN, SANDRA L. 903 North A ve., N. Braddock MERKEL, KATHLEEN 316 Hawkins Ave., N. Brad- dock MILTON, TYRONE 43-F Hawkins Village, Rankin MITCHELL, TRACY L. 708 Hawkins Ave., N. Brad- dock MONK, KAREN 421 Mills Ave., Braddock MONTEDORO. CATHY 901 Cliff St, N. Braddock MOSLEY, FRANK JR. Bldg. 1, Apt. A-l, Pal. Plaza, Rankin MURPHY ANTONIO D-23 Talbot Towers, Braddock ,V NADZ AN, JOSEPH P. 314 Comrie Ave., Braddock NA POLITA NO, JOSEPH D. 831 Bell A ve., N. Braddock NELSON, DEREK C. 659 Stokes A ve., N. Braddock NIXDORF, JON G. 1117 Wolfe Ave., N. Braddock NOVOTNY, GREGORY M. 1314 Kirkpatrick St., N. Brad- dock P PA YNE, TOl L 41-FHawkins Village. Rankin PEOPLES, DARLENE L. D-65 Talbot Towers, Braddock PEOPLES, JOEL M. 11 D-65 Talbot Towers, Braddock POLLARD, ROBERT A. E-35 Hawkins Village, Rankin PRESSLEY. KEVIN 807 Benton St., N. Braddock PRIOLEAU, ROBERT 616 Halket Ave., N. Braddock PROVENZANO, DEBRA A. 529 Stokes Ave., N. Braddock PRYSOCK, ANTHONY 522 Lobinger Ave., N. Brad- dock PUTZLOCKER, CRYSTAL 1009 North Ave., N. Braddock R REG US, MARLENA C. 4-A Mapleview Terrace, Brad- dock RICH, LUCILLE E. 591 Corev Ave., Braddock ROB A RE, ROGER 26-1 N. Brad. Hgts., N. Brad- dock ROSE, MARLA Y. 224-5th St., Braddock RUSSELL. ORLANDO D. 900 Vi Cliff St., N. Braddock RUTTER, JAMES E. 515 Hawkins Ave., N. Brad- dock S SAFL1N, JOSEPHINE 530 Price Ave., N. Braddock SANKEY, CINDY S. 1347 Bell Ave., N. Braddock SANKEY, STEVEN J. 1347 Bell Ave., N. Braddock SAUNDERS, SHANE L. 1010 Cliff St., N. Braddock SCALES, GARY Bldg. 4 Apt. C-l, Pal. Plaza, Rankin SCALES. VINCENT D. 112 Miller St., Rankin SHUCKHART. MICHAEL A. 1504 Ridge Ave., N. Braddock SEWELL, CHERRI M. 28-A, Hawkins Village, Ran- kin SMITH, BRIAN D. 523-6th St., Braddock SMITH, JEFFREY 508 Verona St., N. Braddock SMITH. KENNETH A. 22 Fleet St., Rankin SMITH, MARVIN D. it 8 Elm St., Braddock SOBER, GRACE 1008 Jones Ave., N. Braddock SPROW, DA VID B. 1754 Wolfe A ve., N. Braddock STEVENSON, TERRENCE V. 1012 Cliff St., N. Braddock STONER, RANDOLPH S. 1116 Jones Ave., N. Braddock STREATER, HOWARD 451-5th St., Braddock STROZIER, ALFRED JR. 705 Zuerner Way, N. Brad- dock STYK, STANLEY 428 Hawkins Ave., N. Brad- dock SURRATT. RANDY D-16 Talbot Towers, Braddock T THOMAS, NATHANIEL JR. 30 Elm St., Braddock THOMAS, TROY 1024 North Ave., N. Braddock THOMPSON. GARY R. 1306 Grandview Ave., N. Braddock THOMPSON, TONI S. Ill Preston Dr., N. Braddock TINSLEY, REBECCA L. Bldg. 2, Apt. B-2, Pal. Plaza, Rankin TROWELL, LEE A. 106 Penn St., Braddock TURNER. CATHY L. 706 Hawkins A ve., N. Brad- dock TURNER, JOSEPH 706 Hawkins Ave., N. Brad- dock V VANMETER, RONALD 531 Price Ave., N. Braddock VESTOVICH, LORRAINE M. 1149 Wolfe Ave., N. Braddock W WALLACE, A VETTE L. 304 Mills A ve., Braddock WALLACE, JAMES L. 304 Mills Ave., Braddock WELSH, ALBERT A. D-15 Talbot Towers, Braddock WILLIAMS, KEITH 613 Talbot Ave., Braddock WILLIAMS, TONY 517 Middle St.. N. Braddock WILSON, BRIAN D. 505 Washington St., Braddock WRIGHT, GWENDOLYN 320 Holland A ve., Braddock Y YANOWITCH, STEPHEN E. 1413 Grant St., N. Braddock Z ZNIDARZICH, MARIANNE L. 1131 Kirkpatrick St., N. Brad- dock 26 Senior Directory AWARD WINNERS Office Aides Principal John Rocco presents the office awards. On Friday, May 30, various seniors were awarded for pa- ticipation and service in the clubs and organizations of General Braddock. Vice prin- cipal, Clyde Jones, officiated at the awards program honor- ing award-winning seniors. Chorus, Choir, And Stage Crew Awards Awards Morning 2 Band And Color Guard Awards AWARD WINNERS HONORED Yearbook Awards Miss Reznik waits to present the yearbook awards. A.N. Minney Scholarship Winners A.N. Minney Schol- arship winners - V. Freeze; T. Thomas; A. Prysock; G. Scales; D. Harris; G. Wright; P. Lewis; J. Jacobs; N. Thomas Senior A wards, 29 Again this year the students in the Senior Class cast their votes for those students who they felt should be recognized as “special'’ members in the class. The follow- ing are the results: “THE MOST.. The “Most Involved in School Activities” The class voted Pam Lewis, Mark Leonard and Valerie were Toni Thompson Troy Thomas. Fleming the “Most Likely to Succeed.” Derek Nelson Rhonda Gib- The Most Popular” students in the class were son were the “Cutest Couple. Toni Thompson and John Jacobs. Eddie Jenkins and Nelwyn Daye were chosen The seniors considered the Most Athletic” as the Most Friendly” Seniors in the class. were Maria Rose and Anthony Lee. Emiel Glaze and Pam Lewis were Rita Massey and Jimmie Rutter were voted the Best Dressed Seniors”. voted the' Most Humorous” in the class. The Students' Choice 31 FORBES Keith Williams ROW I: M. Bell; R. VanMeter; G. Mickens; S. Murphy; T. Trowell; R. Brown; D. Kelson; B. Lane;S. Styk ROW II; E. Berezanich; R. Robare; J. Nixdorf; R. Coblinsky; G. Sovotny; A. Lee; M. Gregory; S. Mandak; E. Harke ROW III: L. Trowell; J. Smith; G. Scales: K. Wil- liams; L. Halloran; D. Downey; C. Revers; J. Shellman; M. Pegeron ROW IV: C. McDonough; R. Spinner; M. Wright; A. Flora; S. Clark; M. Lekovitch; E. Summers; K. Ali; K. Hairston ROW V: D. Smith; A. Rydzak; D. Samsa; J. Simak; M. Halchak; D. Fall; J. Kapcin; L. Rup- chak; J. Williams; C. Fitzgerald On January 31, 112 seniors boarded buses and left for Seven Springs. There were many activities avail- able for the students to enjoy a full day. The majority of stu- dents participated in swimming and skiing and many enjoyed playing pinball, ten- nis, and miniature golf. After a full day of activi- ties the stu- dents shopped for souvenirs at the many shops and ate an enjoyable meal before beading home. Senior Trip 35 Ship Ahoy 37 SENIOR BANQUET Once again the Senior Class chose to celebrate their final gathering as a unit on the Liberty Belle of the Gateway Clipper Fleet. This year's Senior Banquet was held on Tuesday. May 20, with a Three Rivers Locke Cruise. Despite the rain, the participants were treated to a delicious meal and an enjoyable trip. A highlight of the evening occurred when the band allowed the students to use their instruments in providing their own brand of music. JUNIORS HOMEROOM 13 ROW I: A. Flora; B. King; M. Halchak; ROW II: E. Hughes; D. Blassengale; T. McMillan: ROW III: W. Hart; C. McDon- ough; R. James: ROW IV: D. Mason; P. Miara; J. Kapcin; L. Lee HOMEROOM 14 ROW I: M. Pegeron; B. Lane; L. King; K. Gibson: T. Moody; ROW II: J. Lee; M. Hoye; S. Kramer; J. Kapcin; B. Reichert; ROW III: M. Jenkins; K. Prysock; T. John- son; M. Lekovitch; S. McCauley HOMEROOM 15 ROW I: T. Trowel I; G. Mickens; D. Nel- son; T. Saunders; ROW II: D. Smith; L. Rupchak; J. Pa na cello; P. Mitnik; ROW III: C. Wheeler; R. Pollard; A. Rydzak; J. Schellman 42 Junior Class HOMEROOM 23 ROW I: D. Williams, E. Seibles, R. Spin- ner; ROWII: J. Parker; M. Smithwick, S. Streater; ROW III: J. Williams, P. Wie- hagen HOMEROOM 24 ROW I: K. Dove, B. Brunson, A. Hamil- ton, R. Brown, K. Ali, V. Dudley; ROW II: A. Dixon, C. Cole- man, D. Fall, A. Campbell, M. Branch, ROW III: C. Colucci, T. Duray, A. Bradich, J. Brown HOMEROOM 25 ROW I: V. Chambers, M. Glenn, C. Har- ris, ROW II: S. Clark, A. Campbell, R. Fletcher; ROW III: M. Billy, J. Huber, E. Grandison, ROW IV: D. Jacobs, D. Glus, P. Depante Junior Class 43 CLASS OFFICERS The Junior Class has been working hard to raise enough money needed for their “Junior Class Prom.” Because of the won- derful job we did during our soph- omore year ($300) we managed to raise the amount needed ($2,500) by Mid-February. The beginning of the school year looked good for the juniors. We sponsored a dance, sold mugs, and had, “Car- nation Day for Valentine's. Since this might be the last prom of the General Braddock Area we want- ed it to be the Best. The prom was held on May 8, at The Holiday House in Monroe- ville; the Madhatters were the group which played during the prom and Dale King was the Disc- Jockey for the after prom. C. Harris, President: K. Gibson, Secre- tary; L. Lee, Vice-President; D. Downey, Treasurer (missing) The Sophomore Class of General Braddock High School sponsored many student ac- tivities such as a faculty football game in October. They also sponsored an Intra-Faculty Volleyball game in December. The many movies they sponsored were ap- preciated by the stu- dents throughout the year. Hopefully the sophomore class made General Braddock a more enjoyable place dur- ing '79-'80 school year. M. Napolitano, Secretary; S. Murphy, Vice-President; D. Thompson, President; D. Nelson, Treasurer. 44 Ciass Officers SOPHOMORES HOMEROOM 7 ROW I: W. Fulmore, S. Chunik, D. Go- to f sky, J. Bo win, S. Downey, W. Cutler; ROW II: M. Fletcher, D. Cole, E. Fletcher, S. Doucette, C. Hicks, S. Amos, T. Hlavac; ROW III: T. Cioppa, T. Blakeman, D. Ford, C. Gordon, T. Anderson, T. Car- rington, W. Bynum HOMEROOM 8 ROW I: A. Cabell, P. Cole, V. Henry, C. Count; ROW II: A. Corbett, J. Hayes. S. Blair, K. Edwards, J. MacFarland; ROW III: A. Henderson, J. Gilliam, L. Dou- cette, T. Daye, R. Chismar HOMEROOM 9 ROW I: N. Napoli- tano, S. Ostrawski, T. Hart, M. Locke, J. Lyons; ROW II: T. Jordan, J. Johnson, T. Moody, D. Lewis, J. Murtaza, R. Mur- phy, L. Oberdick; ROW III: C. Mudd, R. Dutrieuille, R. Knight, R. King. P. Merkel, G. Kaminsky Sophomores 45 HOMEROOM 10 ROW I: P. Harris. D. Trowel I, D. Novo- tony, K. Tinsley, D. Nelson, S. Murphy, M. Napolitano; ROW II: S. Lee, M. Nadzan, B. Krivansky, H. McCombs, O. Lateaf, L. Jackson, T. Park- er; ROW III: K. Lew- is, D. Kristofik, F. Kiss, E. Lekovitch, W, Haywood, J. Hoots HOMEROOM 11 ROW I: C. Revers; S. Ruffner; T. Payne, D. Pepper, ROW II: T. Sankey, D. Thom- as, E. Rose, R. Saunders, F. Provenzano, S. Samsa; ROW III: D. Thompson, R. Sewell, D. Pressley, Q. Pegues, H. Pe- ge ron, R. Sabbath; ROWIV: M. Ribich, J. Page, J. Pierce, M. Pruchnitzky, E. Ra- gan, R. Scales, ROW V: J. Sovic, L. Thompson, K. Poston HOMEROOM 12 ROW I: R. Rose, J. Poole, L. Trowel I, C. Williams, C. Stan- ford, S. Slaughter: ROWII:L. Stokes, D. Yellets, T. Peoples, J. Spencer, T. Williams, C. Styk, ROW III: D. Tougher, K. Ruffner, A. Stanley, G. Rutter, R, Van Meter, R, Winters 46 Sophomore Class HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION ROW I: H. Carr. A. Fisher (Chairman), Wasz- kiewicz; ROW II: R. Rez- nik, L. Schlanger, S. Zilko DEPAR TMENTS Language Arts ROW I: M. MacDonald (Chairman). W. Rawson; ROW II: T. DeMarco Science Social Studies ROW I: G. Savko, B. Oriss (Chairman), E. Mandak. J. Zawislan, D. Balcer Departments 49 DEPARTMENTS Math iiO Departments S. Hatok, A. Chappie (Chairman), R. Hrubv M.K. Kan tor is (Chair- man), M. Grigassy, M. Brown Business Physical Education B. Struth, R. Kolar (Chair- man), M. D’Andrea DEPARTMENTS Cultural Arts J. Fantaski (chairman), W. Kimes Specialists C. Sotak, J. Fantaski, J. Rodgers, M. Tury FACULTY Miss Arlen J. Fisher Mr. Harry Carr Mrs. Nancy Waszkiewicz Faculty 51 52 Faculty Mr. Leo K. Scblanger Miss Rosemarie Reznik Mr. Stephen E. Zilko Mr. M. H. MacDonald Mr. William Rawson Mr. Thomas A. DeMarco Mr. Bernard Oriss Mr. Edward Mandak Mr. Greg Savko Mr. Anthony Chappie Mr. Dan Balcer Mr. John Zawislan Mr. Steve Bob” Ko ar Mr. Robert J. Hruby Miss Suzanne Hatok Mrs. Barbara Struth Mrs. Marybelle D’Andrea Mrs. Mary Kay Kantoris Faculty • .'? I Mrs. Jane Fantaski Mr. William Kimes Mr. Robert McDonough Mr. Edward McMullen Mr. Curt Sotak Mrs. Marie Grigassy Miss Margery Brown Mr. Michael G. Tury 54 Faculty ADMINISTRA TION Mrs. Dorothy Good heart Mr. Ernest Gennaccaro Assistant to the Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Mr. Elmer DeVay Member SCHOOL BOARD Mr. John Kopay Member Mr. James Koval Member Mr. Bernard Tomasic Member 56 Mr. Albert G. Burton CURRICULUM COORDINATOR Mr. Burton has the direct re- sponsibility for the operation of the SECONDARY SCHOOLS — grades 7 thru 12. He is responsible for developing, implementing evaluating the educational pro- gram in each building. The cur- riculum is to be developed cooper- atively with principals depart- ment chairmen according to the philosophy objectives of the State courses of study and those of the district. The above responsibilities are conducted under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools. SECRETARIES - BUSINESS OFFICE Mrs. Annette Baldwin Mrs. Ethel Buffalo Grace Zoretich Charles Carleo Mildred E. Hays w ood Dorothy Senic Mrs. Betty Obecunis _____ 'W3 Marlene Barbusio 58 Secreta ri es Bus in ess Office .-■ ' • . • Mv•.« ■ • v . ' - . cJ v X vC . - 4s MfA year passes and new students begin to take on the responsibilities of organizing extracurricular activities in the school, we all have found one thing to be a constant stronghold to fall back on — the sponsors. We'd like to thank them for their dauntless enthusiasm and encouragement, which helped to make our years at General Braddock Area High School the best. Mr. Hruby and Mr. Chappie, first of all, set their goals high for the Senior Class of 1980. They were a great help with the fund-raising, the Senior Trip, and the Senior Banquet. Sponsoring the Junior Class this year, Mrs. Struth and Mrs. D'Andrea really got everything together, to make the Junior Prom a great success. With Mr. Schlanger right behind the Sophomores, the underclassmen really tried to make this a year to remember. Mr. Hruby, sponsoring the newspaper and the Student Gov- ernment, gave a lot of time and effort, and much needed sup- port, wherever and whenever he could. Mrs. Baldwin's new cheerleading squad provided the spirit and support needed to inspire our teams to play their best. Mr. Rawson and Mr. DeMarco organized an outstanding in- tramural program, that was great entertainment and lots of fun for the spectators as well as the players. The intramurals are relatively new, but they bring a welcome competitive spirit among the students participating. Mr. Kimes, as director of the band and color guard, did a great job In helping his group in competition and should be proud of the awards they received. They practiced hard at band camp last summer and always displayed dignity and pride in representing the General Braddock School District. Behind the choral department all the way, without despair and with great enthusiasm was Mrs. Fan task i. She also spon- sored the stage crew and managed to uphold a professional air all along when her students performed. And finally to Miss Reznik, who organized the Yearbook Staff, fund-raising projects, meeting deadlines, and all the oth- er responsibilities included in her job, we extend a special thanks. To these dedicated teachers we say, Thanks with respect and gratitude. . V .4 • , . • ■ ii i V ■ v vC 3 jcA- 60 t ;jpv Mr. L. Schianger Mrs. J. Fantaski Mr. T. DeMarco Mr. W. Rawson SPONSORS Mr. A Chappie Mr. R. Hruby Miss R. Reznik Mrs. B. Struth Mrs. M. D'Andrea Mr. W. Kimes Mrs. A. Baldwin ficPoX Sponsors 61 NEWSPAPER The newspaper staff for this year's Inquirer, sponsored by Mr. Hruby, has been very cooperative. They wrote a number of stories and met all deadlines. Their objective was to produce an interesting and enjoyable paper for the stu- dent body. Newspaper Editors: K. Monk L. Halloran ROW I: P. Mitnik; K. Monk; L. Halloran; J. Si- mak; ROW II; Mr. Hruby; S. Murphy; C. Turner; S. Halloran PROM commit: The 1980 Junior Class Prom Commit- tee worked very hard this year to earn mon- ey. A successful fund raising drive of “Su- per Steeler”, “Bat- tling Bucs”, “Mr. Bill” mugs began in late Sept. by Nov. the group had earned over $2,000. The Committee is hoping that this year's prom will be a huge success enjoyed by everyone. ROW I: L. Lee; C. Harris; A. Campbell; M. Jenkins; ROW II: D. Downey; K. Cbusko; P. Mitnik; R. Fletcher; K. Gibson; S. Streater President STUDENT GOVERNMENT Toni Thompson Senior Officers ROW I: R. Grant, J. Jacobs, T. Thompson, T. Thomas; ROW II: L. Lee, K. Gibson, C. Harris, D. Downey, Mr. Hruby: ROW III: M. Napoli- tano, D. Thompson, S. Murphy, D. Nelson The Student Govern- ment sponsored by Mr. Hruby represented the student body with the spirit and dignity they de- serve. They organized school activities fund- raisers, tried to im- prove GBA in all ways. They made it a place we were proud to attend. ROW I: J. Jacobs, T. Thompson; ROW II; R. Grant, T. Thomas Student Gov't. 63 Do you find it difficult to recognize some of the people in the picture at the right? So did the “working members” of the yearbook staff. What is a dedicated year- book member? Is it a person who sells candy or T-shirts? Is it a person who offers sugges- tions or sits at meetings but takes no active participation? Or is it a person who does all of the above in addition to giv- ing up bis own time and ef- forts to help set up the book, write articles, or whatever else is needed? If you realize that the last definition is the one that applies, you’ll realize why many of those who ap- pear in the picture were unre- cognizable to the dedicated members of the staff. ROW I: B. Smith, G. Sobek, T. Thomas, I. Carter, K. Bumba; ROW II: C. Harris, T. Thompson, D. Downey, T. Mitchell, C. Davidson; ROW III: P. Mitnik, K. Merkel, C. McKinstry, P. Lewis, K. Monk, R. Massey, S. Halloran, W. Fulmore, C. Turner, Miss Reznik, J. Simak 64 Yearbook ROW: I. C. Harris; T. Thompson; D. Downey; S. Ha Horan; T. Mitchell; J. Simak ROW: 11. C. McKinstry; P. Lewis; R. Massey; K. Bumba: C. Turner; K. Merkel ROW: III W. k Fulmore; G. Sobek; Miss Reznik, advisor: I. Carter Yearbook 65 ROW I: V. Fleming; T. Milton; S. Simpson; ROW II: B. McClinton; D. Carey; L. Frazier; ROW III: Mrs. Fan- task i; S. McCauley; B. Smith; K. Edwards; ROW IV: G. Kaminsky; G. Sobek; F. Mosely; S. Saunders; D. Yoder; ROW V: C. Mudd; J. Ko- han; . Rickard; R. Pol- lard: J. Lee; I. Hamil- ton; J. Turner; M. Leko- vitch The chorus is open to any- one in the school who enjoys singing. The group partici- patesv with the choir, in two performances: the Christmas concert and the Spring Choral Festival. Participation this year by chorus members was almost 100%. 0 District Chorus Cl CHORUS The General Braddock Area Choir was represented by senior Brian Smith and Cathy Turner at District Chorus which was held at Penn Hills High School. The basis for the program is the promo- tion of the highest standard in school mu- sic. 66 Chorus 0 CHOIR ROW I: S. McCauley, C. Williams, T. Mitchell, S. Askew, B. Smith; ROW II: Mrs. Fantaski, E. Rose, C. Jenkins, C. Brown, T. Ste- venson; ROW III; T. McMillan, V. Fleming, M. Locke, J. Lee, P. Coles, J. Gillian, R. Pollard, I. Hamilton; ROW IV: K. AH, P. Wiehagan, D. Klimko, T. Thompson, C. McKinstry, S. Briston, D. Yoder; ROW V: L. Stokes, R. Grant, C. Carrington, M. Billy, J. Bohin, J. Rut- ter; ROW VI: J. Kapcin, S. Drohomirecky, S. Hal- loran, M. Hornyak, D. Hamilton, D. Sprow, J. Koban THE CHOIR IN CONCERT The Choir has en- deavored this year, to be an outstanding repre- sentative performance group for GBA. Not only are they responsi- ble for carrying out two formal concerts; They also sing for US. Steel, each Christmas season. This choir has realized a long-time dream: a trip to Florida. The Highlander choir has worked bard to demon- strate the dignity that is possible among our GBA students. Choir 67 eX$3 BAND Mr. William Kimes 9 fi Joe Napolitano Fredericka Cook This year Mr. Kimes kept the band working bard. Even after the parades were gone marching season was over, the group pre- pared for several performances presented audi- ences with a fine display of musi- cal excellence. 6 Band ROW I: F. Cook; ROW II: D. Lewis, J. Hoots, Mr. Kimes; ROW III: M. Leonard; ROW IV: S. Thompson, D. Klimko, C. Turner, D. Golofski, C. Oxly, B. Silan, J. Napolitano; ROW V: V. Hughes, D. Novotny, E. Lock- ett, M. Wolski, C. Meyers; ROW VI: E. Speece, V. Bunn, N. Napolitano, M. Johnson, M. Branch, M. Kramer, S. Kramer, K. Dove Mark Leonard Vivian Hughes Marianne Znidarzich Cathy Turner Debbie Klimko COLOR GUARD This year's Color Guard consisted of six young ladies who prac- ticed very bard to attain excellence. Cathy Turn- er, captain, instructed them at band camp last summer. Later in the year they were instruct- ed by Tim Conn ley (a former student of GBA) for parade competition. Color Guard 69 ROW I: M. Leonard, K. Pressley The stage crew spends many be- hind-the-scenes hours repairing stage properties, lights, other equipment. They are responsible for all necessary arrangements when our auditorium is used for any type of performance. Their job is often a thankless one because most people are unfamiliar with the responsibil- ities of such a group. STAGE CREW ROW I: K. Pressley; ROW II: S. Downey, C. Edwards; ROW III: P. Wiehagen OFFICE WORKERS — Office workers are re- sponsible for collecting attendance cards, putting them in order, running errands, and general friendly assistance. The office workers of 1979-80 bad the toughest year of all. They often were without secretarial direction, and only through the cooperation among the workers were they able to keep things organized. ROW I: M. Regus, L. Harris, A. Hamilton, S. Halloran, B. McClinton; ROW II: C. McKinstry, T. Thompson, M. Rose, P. Jefferson, R. Dave, K. Merkel, K. Chusko 70 Stage Crew - Office Workers 0 SENIOR SUPERSTARS Mark Brison Kathy Bumba Roland Cole ififif if ififty. Vincent Freeze Eric Hart Senior Athietes 73 Kim Jones John Jacobs Steve Kilgore Patrice Jefferson Jack Laird Anthony Lee Clara McKinstry Frank Mosley 7 Kathy Merkel Derek Nelson Marla Rose Robert Prioleau Senior Athletes 75 Nate Thomas Lori Harris, Co-Captain ROW I: J. Simak; F. Provenzano ROW II: K. Hairston; T. McMillan; D. Pepper; G. Sobek; L. Harris A new approach was taken in forming a cheerleading squad this year. Two separate squads, a varsity and a junior varsity, consisting of 16 girls were chosen. It takes a special kind of person to become a cheerleader and an extra special type to remain one throughout the year. Only 8 girls remained at the end of the season but their determination and loyalty provided the necessary spirit and enthusiasm needed to encourage our teams. Cheer leaders 77 Although the foot- ball team under Coach Mandak prac- ticed bard and exper- ienced a lot of rough training, the season proved to be a bit of a disappointment. Even though the team played to the best of their ability, they turned out to be the losers in most games. L. D'Orio; E. Mandak; H. Carr ROW I; D. Xelson: S. Rose; A. Dixon; R. Ston- er, (mgr.); O. Lateef; V. Dudley; J. Spencer, ROW II: E. Hart; W. Tinsley; R. Sanders; A. Henderson; R. Sanders; J. Parker; K. Prysock, ROW III; M. Kelly; T. Cioppa; C. Woody; A. Lee; L. Doucette; T. Parker; A. Strozier; M. Fletcher; ROW IV: T. Carrington; T. Har- grove; J. Jacobs; D. Wil- liams; M. Prucbnitzky; F. Mosley; R. Prioleau; D. Jacobs; S. McCauley Football 79 ■■ Wrestling 81 i i ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ 82 Wrestling BOYS’ BOW I: C. Coleman: A. Campbell; R. Surratt; J. Pry sock ROW’II: M. Sapolitano; B. King: D. Glus; Coach, A. Zezza; K. Smith; V. Scales; T. Trowell 84 Boys’ Basketball BASKETBALL Boys' Basketball . } After a slow start marred by some un- timely internal strife, the basketball season turned out to be quite succesful, since the Falcons made the playoffs. True to past Falcon history of bas- ketball suci ess and winning tradition, team play was the key factor. ROW I; C. McKinstry; JW. Rose ROW' II: J. Johnson; P. Jefferson; R. Sewell; T. Johnson Girls' Basketball 87 GIRLS’ SOFTBALL ROM I: S. Doucette; D. Ford; D. Thompson; C. Jones; V. Chambers; T. Payne; K. Jones; K. Bumba; M. Rose ROM' II: Coach R. Hruby; P. Jefferson; (manager); P. Harris; R. Sewell; J. Braill; K. Gibson; K. McKinstry; S. Downey; K. Merkel; S. Halloran Jx Jr Coach Robert Hruby Girls’ Softball H9 ROW I: R. Cole; M. Brison; G. King; C. Colucci; D. Glus; R. Huber; IV. Napolitano; M. Sabol; B. Doyle; T. Hlavac ROW II: Coach John Urban; D. Strunk; M. Montedoro; N. Napolitano; J. Lyons; A. Lee; K. Slaughter; D. Glus; M. Wright; P. Klimko BOYS’ BASEBALL Baseball 91 GIRLS’ TRACK ROW I: A. Glenn; J. Parker; J. Spencer; W. Cutler; J. Hayes; R. Henderson; L. Lee; R. Spinner (manager) ROW II: Coach C. Jones; V. Freeze; D. Mason; M. Smith; E. Hughes; C. Cutler; S. Murphy; Coach C. Sotak Coaches Clyde Jones and Curt Sotak Coach J. Horvath gives Jack Laird some pointers on good form. Golf 95 4 r a LVVVVtyVVVVVVVVtyVVV w r jmmmk FALCONS Falcon Power 97 Athletic Director. Joe McCune - — I 98 Falcon Power Falcon Power 99 SENIOR SPORTS Boys' Track S. Kilgore; M. Smith; C. Cutler; K. Williams; N. Thomas; Coach Clyde Jones; V. Freeze Football Basketball Coach Mandak presents football awards to J. Jacobs; R. Ston- er; D. Nelson; J. Parker; F. Mosley; R. Prioleau and L. Bark- ley. 100 Sports Awards K. Smith and V. Scales re- ceive basketball letters. A WARDS Cheerleaders Softball Senior Sports Awards 101 K. Jones; C. McKinstry; K. Merkel; S. Halloran; K. Bumba; M. Rose; P. Jefferson Mr. Jones presents L. bek with awards. Harris and G. So- Girls 9 Basketball Boys' Baseball R. Cole; R. Huber; M. Brison; A. Lee Coach Kolar presents awards to C. McKinstry; M. Rose; and P. Jefferson. JUNIOR CLASS DANCE The Junior Class spon- sored the first dance of the school year in an ef- fort to build school spirit and promote enthusiasm. Student support was good and the proceeds went to the Junior Class Prom Fund. GBA HOMECOMING On November 3, 1979, General Braddock hosted Canevin at Scott Stadium for their Horn ecom ing. A t this game, Rhonda Gibson was crowned Homecoming Queen by Mr. Rocco. Prysock; F. Provenzano; G. Lekovitch Homecoming Queen, Rhonda Gibson and Anthony Pry sock Homecoming Court - K. Ali; M. Wright; D. Xelson; 'f4 The music department of GBA presented a Christmas Concert, December 17, in the Scott High Auditorium, enti- tled Christmas Suite”. The band and the Junior High Chorus also performed. A highlight of the evening was a visit from Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman. Christmas Concert 111 ALL NIGHT BOWLING On Feb. 29 the Sophomore Class under the direction of Mr. Schlanger sponsored an all night bowling party at Monroe Bowl. All those who attended had a very enjoy- able time. BASKETBALL PL A YOFFS 114 Basketball Playoffs CHORAL TRIP TO On March 26, Mrs. Fantaski, the chaperones, and some choir students embarked on a memo- rable 5 day trip to Florida. Highlights of the trip includ- ed a day at Disney World in Or- lando and a 2 day stay at Day- tona Beach, which topped off an enjoyable spring vacation. 116 ChoraI Trip Choral Trip 117 Various members of the high school fac- ulty certainly love their sports. They dem- onstrated their competitive spirit in the va- riety of sporting events in which they par- ticipated this year. The first major competition was a foot- ball game in ov. in which the faculty challenged their arch-rivals, the Jr. High faculty. 118 Faculty Games Volleyball After the football victory, the teachers decided to play an in- tra-faculty volleyball game in Dec. Then came the 2 famous basketball games. The first was played and won against the intramu- ral champions. Then came the highly an- ticipated game of the year - with the Jr. High teachers. Un- fortunately, our fear- less champs lost. Faculty Games 119 E On May 2, the high school band members under the di- rection of Mr. Kimes, and Miss Viggiano's music stu- dents combined to present a well-performed, highly praised band concert. The evening's performance pro- vided another chance for the GBA students to demon- strate their professional tal- ents. Band Concert 122 May 3 was the date when Mrs. Fantaski's choral department presented their long an- ticipated spring concert. The performance was of high quality as always, providing a great deal of variety in style and activity which has come to characterize this event. A very special part of the evening came when Mrs. Fantaski and her group sang a medley of Walt Disney favorites in remem- brance of their trip to Disney World this spring. The group then recognized Mrs. Mon- tedoro and the tour guide from Pressley Tours. THIS ONE’S FOR YOU Choral Concert 127 WONDERLAND « Q 0 Q „ ROW I: T. White: D. Nelson: K. AH; Prom Queen, A. Campbell: R. Fletcher; C. Harris. ROW II: L. Lee; A. Dixon: D. Samsa: Prom King, T. Hargrove: A. Camp- bell; S. Rose “Wonderland was the theme of this year's prom sponsored by the Junior Class. The prom was held on May 8 in the Crystal Room of the Holiday House. After a buffet din- ner and some socializing. Mr. Jones announced that Angela Campbell had been chosen prom queen and Troy Hargrove was to be prom king. The group then moved to the Red Room for the after-prom celebra- tion. Prom King. Troy Hargrove and Prom Queen, Angela Campbell Mr. Jones announces the names of the king and queen while Mr. Rocco waits to make the presenta- tion. 1 130 Junior Prom V T Even a prom queen and king are allowed time for shared fun. GRADUATION 133 Mrs. Obecums checks the diplo- „ . . ,, , _ j . ., . . Mr. Onss gives the grad ti- mes and puts them into enve- . t■ , ■ , .. I r ates final instructions. GENERAL BRADDOCK AREA HIGH SCHOOL 1.14 INinth Commencement Exercises NEDNES DAY EVENING . . . JUNE t. 1910 1:00 P.M. Scalar High Select Auliterium Reverend John Cook, Jr. gives the invocation. Principal, Mr. Rocco makes his charge to the Class of 1980. Superintendent, Mr. Rocco School Board President, Mr. John Stio, addresses the graduates. Stewart, speaks to the class. Mr. Rocco presents Valedictorian Mark Leonard with the Sci- ence Award. 151 proud and happy GBA Students marched across the stage of Scott High Auditorium to receive their long-await- ed diplomas on Wed., June 4. Following the pledge of allegiance to the flag led by Toni Thompson and Rev. Cook's invoca- tion, Mr. Rocco presented the awards to the graduates. After Superintendent Stio and Board President John Stewart paid tribute to the graduates, Mr. Rocco delivered some remarks to the class and then announced the presentation of the class for their di- plomas. Chosen as Athletes of the Year were Marla Rose Valedictorian, Grace Sobek, shares some part- and Anthony Lee who was also baseball’s MVP. ing thoughts with the graduates. Class president, Toni Thompson, receives her diploma. Troy Thomas reads his poem to the gradu ates. Salutatorian, Gary Thompson speaks to his fellow graduates. Karen Kramer was awarded Recipient of the Humsnitsrisn of the Mrs. Reins Guerrieri the Year Award was Jeff Smith. Award. This Was Your Life You started off as a little child. Acting crazy and acting wild. You couldn't wait to go to school To clown around and act the fool. But when you grew and acted mature, You seemed to like school more and more. You didn't do things the students dared Like putting tacks on teacher's chairs. In elementary school the time did fly — You were ready then for junior high. Junior High is middle school. Where you quit the clowning and learn the rules, Your life style now is not the same Because you realize life is not a game. Everyone knows the time is near, For ending out our Senior Year. So all the Seniors start to fear And ask, “Where will we go from here? Will we be doctors, lawyers, teachers and teach? Or will we be smokin' or drinking on the street? The Seniors by now should have made up their minds. What they want to do in their life-time. We’re saying good-bye to the school we will miss. But, I want all the Seniors to remember this — We are the future, we were the past. We’re proud of our Senior Class. And now that our work is done. We welcome Class of '81. Troy Thomas IF THEY COULD Clara McKinstry Grace Sobek 140 Baby Pictures SEE ME NOW Cherri Sewell Dave Sprow PATRONS AI Mr. Ali AI Alzerani Bugsy Andrascik Carol Bakin Bishop Baldwin Mr. Sc Mrs. Bishop Baldwin Lisa Baldwin Barry Barnes Beau and Flora Big Time Jean Bohin Boo-Kows I II Carol Braill Buddi Brannagan Joe Brannagan Larry Brannagan Bernadette Brehm Sandra Brooks M.R. Brown Nate Brown Ms. Ruby A. Brown Mr. Sc Mrs. Edward Bruno Kathy Bumba Mr. Sc Mrs. Raymond Bumba Victor James Burdell Albert Burton Adolph Campbell Marti Campbell Harry Carr Joseph Carter, Jr. Joseph Carter III Mary Chambers Earline Coburn Curtis Coleman Gryfforn Coleman Ms. Bobbin Collins Agnes Conroy Charles Cutler Pauli Da Dante R. D'Angelo Mrs. Ruth Davis Debbie and Pat Mr. Antonio DeCaria Tom DeMarco Flip DePante Linda DeVitis Miss Diane Dihtzeruk Mrs. Mary Diodati Kim Dove Diane Downey Donald Downey Mr. Sc Mrs. Donald Downey Mr. Daniel Salim Esper Elsie Evak Alison Flora Pat Flora Bruce Foster M.E. Frank Della Frantz Ms. Charlene Frazier A Friend Carol Galata Marguerite Garey Louis Greenwald Gary Gregor Mike Gregory Helen Gregovich Marie Grigassy Mr. Sc Mrs. John Gross Mr. Sc Mrs. William Hairston Van Halen 1 Mr. Sc Mrs. John Halloran Hammer Mr. Sc Mrs. Donald Harris Sc Family Dwayne Harris Esther Harris Mary Lou Hicks Lee High Mrs. Patricia Highe Dan Hiwiller Tony Hla vac Nick Hooper Mr. Robert J. Hruby Vivian Hughes Sherri Hummel Mr. Sc Mrs. Edward C. Hust Jakeman Jim Bob Debbie Jones Mary Kay Kantoris Karen '82 Karen and Sean John Kay William Kimes Harry Kimmelmon Lavinia King Kippy and Mark Doris Koch Joanne Kohan John Kohan Karen Kramer '80 Suzie Kramer ’81 Mr. Sc Mrs. Michael Lacey Sc Family Nancy Laugh!in Mr. Luchin Lee Bob Leith Darlene Lewis Daryl Magic Lewis Pamela Lewis “Little Joe” Mr. MacDonald Frank Marino Mrs. Cornelia Mason Stanley Mason Anne Masterosky Bugsy Matta Sherry A. Matthews Walt Matusz Mrs. McDonough Anthony McKinstry Dora Mae KcKinstry Mr. Sc Mrs. Robert Medved Mr. Ron Mento Kathy Merkel Sc Ray Huber Paul Merkel III Mr. Sc Mrs. Paul H. Merkel, Jr. Mr. Sc Mrs. T. Merkel Sc Sebastian Peggy Mesko Jeff Metz gar Mrs. Helen Miculis Sc Family Alexandra Miklus Jim Sc Geri Mitchell John Miller, Sr. Mr. Leon Miller June Milton Irene Misko Pauline Mitnik David Mozeik Ann Newton Mrs. Betty Obecunis Antoinette Olsakovsky Mr. Bernard Oriss Paul Kim Ms. Grace Marisa Payne Peggy Puhala Todd Ramsey Mr. Sc Mrs. William Rawson Rayna Sc John Daisy Riles Hatch Robare Robert Sc Kimberly Mr. John Rocco Sc Family Yearbook Patrons 143 YEARBOOK PATRONS Marla Rose Mr. Mrs. F. Buffalo Frankie Nicky Saflin Sandy Tarran Greg Savko JudiSavko Phil Scasserra Leo Schlanger Eric J. Seibles David Shestak Mr. Mrs. Joseph Simak Joe Carol Simak Joyce Simak Mary Joe Simak Marie Slusser Nipper Kenny Smith Angie Sobek Mrs. Josephine Sobek Family- Maria Sobek Robert Sobek Rosemarie Masterosky, Sobek Gena Spencer Sleprock Stoner Mr. Mrs. James Stradford Mrs. Barbara Struth Sweet Peach and Ghetto Guy Derek Nelson Nate Thomas Troy Thomas 'NO Mr. Mrs. Anthony Thompson Dana Thompson Dana Deidre Thompson Gary R. Thompson Margaret Torbich Traci Owl Cathy Turner Joanne Turner Ron Walrath Betty Waugaman Mr. James Weaver Mary Lou Welsh Mr. Edward T. Welsh Mr. Welsh Tracey R. White Chet Williams Pat Williams Mr. Charles Wilson Gilbert P. Wise X -Ba - Babe Mr. Stephen Zilko Special Patrons Marty Reichert Councilman Michael Sean Reichert Susan Halloran Josie Saflin Mr. Mrs. Joe Saflin Mr. Mrs. Stanley Styk Tracy Mitchell Dolores Mitchell Rosemarie Reznik Mrs. Fantaski CONGRATULATIONS BEST WISHES MELLON BANK, N. A. BRADDOCK RANKIN OFFICES MEMBER FDIC 144 Patrons And Ads MELE BROTHERS FLORISTS WITH OUR COMPLIMENTS EQUIBANK N.A. 520 Braddock Ave. 1910 Wlomongahela Ave. Braddock, PA. 15104 Swissvale, Pa. 15219 351-1621 351-1234 MEMBER FDIC PHYSICIAN'S PHARMACY 700 BRADDOCK A VE. BRADDOCK, PA. 15104 COMPLIMENTS OF JA ISON'S 850 BRADDOCK A VE. BRADDOCK, PA. 15104 939 Brookline Blvd. Pittsburgh. Pa. 15226 561-0911 351-2000 D.H. DeNARDO CO. A. BOSS OPTICIANS Jewelers Established 1906 Craighead Bldg. Rodnor Optical Lab. 4361 Route 9 634 Braddock Ave. Allison Park. Pa. Braddock. Pa. 15104 Apt. Only - 496-1357 271-4424 837 BRADDOCK A VE. BRADDOCK, PA. 15104 THE BAKER HILL BOMBERS CONGRA TULA TIONS STRIKE AGAIN! and BEST WISHES PSST, MR. SLUGGO . . . MR. BILL SPOT are hiding in locker 233 THE HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY and ADMINISTRA TION Ads 145 Alma Mater General Brad dock Area High School, We sing your praise and salute you with pride; We will be loyal, courageous, and true . . . As we move forward and grow side by side. We will strive to learn from each other; For on this truth we can ever rely: That the spirit of love and concern for our brother Is the motto of GBA High! Here in this valley forged by a river, Born of the toil of the workingman’s hand, Rises a union of brotherhoods tbree- Grown from a heritage on which we shall stand. May the love and the truths we embrace here Shine like a star and endure through all time. With our minds and our hearts and our voices we cry To the honor of GBA High! These words were written by students of the first graduation class of General Braddock A High School. 1972. 146 Alma Mater IX y rK F INDEX All Night Bowling 113 Newspaper 62 Alma Mater 146 Office Workers 70 Advertisem en ts 144-145 Patrons 143-144 Autographs 148 Principals 48 Band 68 Prom 128-132 Band Concert 123-124 Prom Committee 62 Baseball 90-91 School Board 56 Basketball - Boys 83 - 85 Secretaries 58 Basketball - Girls 86 - 87 Seniors 6-25 Basketball Playoffs 114-115 Senior Athletes 72-76 Cheerleaders 77-78 Senior A wards Morning 27-29 Choir 67 Senior Babv Pictures 140-141 Christmas Concert 110-112 Senior Banquet 37-40 Chorus 66 Senior Directory 25-26 Choir Trip 116-117 Senior Officers 63 Class Officers 44 Senior Poem by Troy Thomas 139 Clubs Organizations 59-70 Senior Trip 34-36 Color Guard 69 Softball 88-89 Curriculum Coordinator 57 Sophomores 45-46 Dance 106 Special Events 105-132 Departments 49-51 Special Thanks 147 Faculty 51 - 54 Sponsors 60-61 Faculty Administration 47-58 Sports 71-104 Faculty Football Volleyball Games 118- Sports Awards 100-101 119 Spring Choral Concert 125-127 Faculty Basketball Games 120-122 Stage Crew 70 Falcon Power 96-99 Student Government 63 Football 79-80 Superintendents 55 Forbes Trail 32-33 Table of Contents 2-3 Golf 95 The Most 30-31 Graduation 133-138 Theme 4 Guidance 57 Title Page 1 Homecoming 107-109 Track Teams 92-94 Index 147 Underclassmen 41-46 Intramurals 102-104 Wrestling 81-82 Juniors 42-43 Yearbook Staff 64-65 ACKNO WLEDGE Publisher Publisher's Representative Photographers Advisor Josten's American Yearbook Company Mr. Sylvan Pinto Colao Studio Rosemarie Reznik Rosemarie Reznik The 1980 Falconian Staff would like to thank those people who helped with this year's book — the advisor, administrators, photographers, teachers, students, and friends. We have gladly given hours of time so that we might all share in the memories of this year. It has been hard work — but at times enjoyable work. We hope you have as much pleasure remembering as we bad in creating these memories for you. The 1980 Falconian Staff nan a v N V Index 147