Central Catholic High School - Centralma Yearbook (Reading, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1955 volume:

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C'Za.rs 9' We 1955 TCI WUI Published by the SENIOR CLASS CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Reading, Pennsylvania . I -,I l !lW!W Bass, tenor, soprano-all registers blend in an enthusiastic salute to a life vigorous, healthy, and enriching. Here is a microcosm bounded by solid, granite Walls materially, and impregnable truths spiritually, The full-throated chorus echoes the swing of present days and prologues rhythms of future years. With each rising note Centralites form a solid barrier against the drifting fog of scholastic apathy and the quiclcsands of social codes which dravv the ideals of Catholic youth into a bottomless pit. Our school song forms a bridge over yawning chasms of failure and instability. Hear its pulse beat sending vital streams of courage and enthusiasm through the student body. The tempo of mature living may bring changing patterns in the song of years, but the surge of nostalgic memory will shift the beat back to We Love Thee, Alma Mater. 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'l 5-3 u--3 :4f,5f-1 , H 5, K 'Nm ll X In if if-Qs .kPil. ii X fi. mm, tk 8.1. wi Mn Snowbound wqwmmsk -5 i 'Wu 'ws NN-.,.N 555,54 WW mWM,.cKRt'w, lN.k m.mNMiLTM 'iwsM www 'wt , Fifteen years have rolled away since Father Wil- liam Hammeke of St. Paul's Parish purchased the Luden estate in 1939 for the education of Catholic teenagers in Reading. Since those early days Central has had a mush- rooming business of its own. The seventy-five student enrollment of l94l has galloped to an impressive 763. Twenty-seven different parishes are taking advan- tage ofthe school's educational facilities at the present time. Such outlying districts as Phoenixville, Pottsville, Hamburg, Bernville, and Kutztown are also availing themselves of the opportunities afforded by our Alma Mater. Dear Old Central High Visions of a growing family required that the mansion be converted. Vigorous drilling and pound- ing transformed Mr. Luden's gracious home into classrooms and offices. The den became Father Fricker's headquarters. Billiards once rolled in the physics lab, plants and flowers blossomed in the Office Practice room. Frequent visitors to Father Leichner will be surprised to learn that his office was once the breakfast room, with rows of canary cages lining the entrance. All for the sake of Catholic educa- tion! gg of 'A fi sg-V 1 '- - iii: if M1.i,.5:t.g-tg.-kg , A, '33 H l s 1 Oasis in the park Xxmxk 8:05-Tunnel entrance Already in 1941 it was necessary to erect an annex between the mansion and the garage. This new structure dedicated on August 31, provided nine classrooms, a gym, and a cafeteria. Five years later, in November l946, the Middle States Accrediting Agency rated Central a superior school. ln 1949 Father John Wachter, now Right Reverend Monsignor, became administrator and furthered the work begun by Father William Hammeke. Father Raymond Leich- ner succeeded Father Charles Allwein as principal in l952. 91 sl' A 3:10-Tunnel exit Q S x Changing ea ns usher in a myriad of colors on Cen- tral's campus. I th spring, the grounds sparkle with flower- ing treesz crab ppl , magnolia, dogwood, and wild cherry. rpletiegt--the p turesgue effect are various hues of g's fashionabl flowers 1 .. Fln awfathreyrwprlain but striking manner red and green maple trees line Hill Road while Eckert Avenue sports linden trees. Making a quick change in the fall are hemlocks, cedars, and pines which make a pretty picture when they are blanketed in glistening white upon the arrival of winter. Most Reverend John F. O'Hara, C.S.C., With a dedicated spirit, Archbishop O'l-lara guides the destinies of his spiritual children along the path ot Christ. Administrator ot the archdiocesan school system, he is the dynamo which keeps the wheels of our great educational system turning. His outstanding work in encouraging and supporting school building protects sub- stantiates the fact that His Excellency realizes fully the importance of Catholic education. With this enthusiastic interest in our welfare, Archbishop O'Hara leads us ever onward with the careful eye ot wisdom and experience. 8 D Most Reverend , it J. Carroll McCormick, D.D., Ph.D. Ordained to the priesthood in 1932 in the Arch- basilica of St. John Lateran, Rome, Bishop McCormick was made a Domestic Prelate with the title Right Rev- erend Monsignor in 1936. On April 23, 1947, His Excellency was concecrated in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, as Titular Bishop of Philadelphia. Bishop McCormick is also rector of the Church of St. Stephen in Philadel- phia. '-'E' 1 ff- A f Most Reverend Joseph McShea, D.D., Ph.D. A West Catholic graduate, the Most Reverend Joseph McShea was ordained in Rome, 1931, by His Eminence Cardinal Marchetti-Salvaggiani. Besides his assignment to the Sacred Congregation for the Oriental Church at the Vatican, His Excellency was Secretary to the Apostolic Delegate in Washington for fourteen years. Bishop McShea was consecrated on March 19, 1952, in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul by His Excellency, Archbishop Cicognani after which he be- came rector ot St. Francis de Sales Church. 9 Right Reverend Monsignor John N. Wachter Every year our Alma Mater receives many special commendations tor its achievements in scholastic and sports programs. These accolades are righttully tributes to a man who by his tinancial and spiritual aid has raised Central to its present status. Monsignor Wachter has rendered it possible tor the graduates ot Central to step forth from the mold ot Christian philosophy armored with the casings ot a sound education. So here's to Monsignor Wachter from each and every student tor his untlagging interest and boundless generosity to our school. The graduating class as well as the alumni will long remember his unceasing ettorts to keep Central on the top. 10 Rushing about with blueprints, evaluating a school, checking on student hangouts, rooting at the games, appear- ing on T. V., cruising around in a smoke-hlled Chevvy, balancing accounts in his oltice, making announcements over the P.A.S., these are the momentary glimpses that form the montage of our year with Father Leichner. ln his three years as principal, Father has watched the enrollment bulge the sides ofthe school but he has managed, somehow, to tind time and place lor everyone. Whole- heartedly devoted to his vocation and ever zealous for Central's good reputation, he keeps a fatherly eye on study habits, discipline, and spiritual progress. Reverend Raymond J. Leichner ll J? Reverend Joseph Fricker Prefect of Discipline, Latin, Director of Athletics Angel wings rustled again vvhen Father Zolondek championed the cause ot the Lovely Lady Dressed in Blue. During the Marian Year our priest-musician set Mary Dickson Thayer's famous poem to music. A second flash ot genius sent The Bells ot Our Lady, lyric and melody, straight into the hearts ot his Central audience. Both compositions he published last June. Another celebrity was Father Schulte. l-le was with us but one short month when his newly formed Forensic Union vvon tour places in the Marian Year Oratorical Contest in Philadelphia, and captured the first place trophy. Days later Father tutored Elizabeth Kozlay to a thousand-dollar scholarship in the Democracy Contest in Berks County. Faculty Facts Reverend Stephen Bednarik Religion, Boys' Counselor Reverend Joseph Dickert Religion, Jay Vee Basketball Coach Reverend Francis Schulte Reverend John Zolondek Reverend Robert Forst Religion, Social Studies, Moderator of Forensic Un- Music Department, Director of Maiorettes Religion, Latin, Moderator of Flashettes ion and Color Guard 3m,,..c c.... c . i- 1, ,...s.,.-., . s ... ......c, .. WM- EQ1 ll CD32 21 'fA?z-- ' R- i. . sl ., Eg, Sister M. Agnita English, Latin, German 39' Sister M, Clwristella Science, Social Studies, English, Matlte- matics Mr. Joseph Scliaaf Boys' Physical Education Instructor Hcaltli, Boys' Basketball Coach it 12 if 'un-y ' sd ,AR V X -If X5iEXTs'15if :sf R Sister Annemarie Sister M. Casimir Social Studies, Art Scienfe, Home Economics, Matin matic Girls' Counselor V Sister M. Edna Art, Mathematics, Mcnlianiual Drawinq Miss Virginia Illuzzt Gills' Pliysical Eduuatian ln Healtlt, Girls' Basketball Coaali iw- 1.3 str t -1 1 K! Z iff if ..f J' A I an 'I , Qs N... ff.- The tingle of rosary beads met the buzz ofthe eight o'cloclc signal and nineteen Sisters were there on time, Then routinee-windows were opened, books arranged, last minute preparations made, ond homef rooms came to order. Though not in the Religion department, the Sisters were there to give the touch ot Catholicism to art, science, literature, social studies, business-to all courses that should propel us into on appreciation ot the better things in lite. Dedicated to God and to teaching, they were wholly devoted to their profession and met each day with o fresh eftort to make us all perfectfspiritually, mentally, and socially. Sister M. Rorriainc Sister M Imelda Commercial Studies, Moderator of Voca- Superior Commercial Studics Moderator tion Club Sister M. Rasa Sister M. Rosana Sister M Roselda English, Latin, German Mathematics, Librarian Social Studies Spanish Protect of Studims Gif? 15 SHR' 'Q' Dr. Ralph M. Mulligan Dr. Lucille Tucker Greene Dr, Edward .l. Stoebenau Pre-Professional, Track Coach School Physician Dentist J... 5 . Operation Heartbeat smiling. Came February, South Africa claimed Mrs. Richards who is soio sitions and translations brought all fevers down. True to torm, Dr. Mulligan continued to invite the finest doctors brilliant answers. Miss Loretta Botzu m Nurse Mrs. Bernard Richards Miss Dorothy Milca Miss Helen Mazurkie Nurse Secretary Secretary 1 VR A f. Headaches, chopped lips, cavities-the doctors examined everything- diagnosed, charted, and prescriptioned. Beyond the call of duty, Dr. Greene rushed to an emergency with ZOO shots of G. G. last November when the hepatitis germ raised its ugly head. Seniors suttered the iab and came up urning in East London with her husband. Many a minor ailment she cured with a sympathetic word and a trusty aspirin. The two-minute break between propo- in the A city to the girls' pre-professional classes and to award chocolate bars for wicz .v 16 Mr. Clarence LeVan Head Custodian Mr. George Clump Cafeteria Manager, Maintenance l Mr. Harold Wagaman, Caretaker of Stadium Mr. Richard Trexler, Assistant Custodian Mr. Joseph Schaetzle, Repairman Helping Hands Dutch Levan checked furnaces at Central long before we had the slightest notion that it might be marnin'. At eight he was the hrst to meet us at the basement entrance with Rubbers oft and You'd better come quietly. Head custodian, he kept the building cleaner than any school we know. Another early riser, and new to us this year, was Mr. Trexler who started out with his tive children from Bernville at 6:55 A.M. on St. Mary's school bus. Like the Pied Piper he picked up 51 students all along the way until he came to Reading where he deported some at St. Mar- garet's Parochial School and the rest at Central. Mr. Trexler assisted Dutch during the day. Cateteria Staft-Mrs. R. Waninger, Mrs. J. Stumhofer, Mrs. C. Felix, Mrs. J. Botz- um, Mrs. L. Fuller. Missing: Mrs. L. Saylor. l 17 e Will Kee The oratorical skill of Churchill, the finesse and nonchalance ot Eden, the diplomacy of Dulies seemed pigmy to us in comparison with the weighty triumphs of our big five in Student Council affairs. Here they are! The Centralma and Hillside Echoes awards as a guiding banner keep time to the demands of late hours, deadlines, trips to the printers, photographers. A burst of martial music from our band lifts lagging feet in the spurt for final victory, A fairy tale come true-Jack and the Beanstalk. The seed- ling of our debate club planted in October reached maturity overnight. The prize-trophy won by Elizabeth Kozlay in the Philadelphia orcitorical contest. ou on the Top F ' . .14 11.1 S. Bright skies may mean clear sailing for Treasurer J. Christel, Corresponding Secretary C. Haage, Record- ing Secretary B. Ambrose, Vice President P. Glembocki and President F. Urban. Executive Suite Crusading for more soap, louder luke boxes, bet- ter food tor seniors, the Student Council challenged the dragon-and lost. However, indetatigable officers slew a minor intidel when they rallied the students to respect desk blotters and managed a season of livelier dances, each event with a theme carried out in longer streamers, blacker cats, and lankier scarecrows. Innovations included a late election of freshmen With their sunny-side up are Representatives J. Hudson, M. O'Pake, R. Gattone, R. Maslar. C. Arnold, J. Elia, T. Tallisk, representatives. Underclassmen voted just before Thanksgiving instead of the usual day in September, so that they could appraise their candidates before placing them in oltice. The installation was conducted privately with only the Student Council officiating. Main duty ofthe officers is corridor patrol, where they eagle-eye trespassers of traftic regulations and smile pleasantly at the rest of us. I. Yrenaergast, J. Frank, L. Twardowski, J. Beard, P. Miller, M. Hannahoe, J. Purcell, J. Kogut and M. L. Seyfert. Also taking a bit of Bon Air are Council members J. Saba- B. McKeone, M. Mazurkiewicz, T. Faust, R. Salinger. tucci, M, Harrigan, D. Adams, C. Lis, C. Dease, E, Senkowski, Img mr. 5 .-- 40 ..,,.'5f',,S S-' . v yr bs A l,': T-xl 'G I.. . . - X Y' Ax Jer' ,H , no ' . X Taking a break before the rush are Associate Representatives J. uolon, M. Ortyl, G. Young, C. Gatski, K. Aschenbrenner, T. Tucker, F. Swienckowski, P. Kaminski. B. Faust, C. O Brien, M. E. Feist, C. Didyoung, M. A. Spahn, and M. Martin. 21 1 'R Layout is the case in point. C. Dease, staff artist, discusses the senior section with editor-in-chief C. Haage and asso- ciate editor H. Stumhoter. Selecting basketball glossies from files are photographer J. Scherer and chief cropper E. Senkowski. Job Number 1041 The staff was marked. Job Number lO4l appeared on photographs, on copy, on envelopes, on -letters, and when the deadline came, tor the sheer ioy ot it, we stamped it on each other. We may be one in a thousand or in two thousand for all o' that but we managed to pull through, bedraggled, headsore, and pencilless. Some blamed it on Craig who insisted on brushing the mascots' iguppiesi teeth, others accused Eddie who, to improve the art, cut six hundred unnecessary diamonds out of gray paper. But the truth of the matter was that proofs became solarized, offset art was new to us, cold germs attacked the editor in December, black satin refused to look pretty on ninety senior girls who had to be rephotographed, and so on through the four deadlines. But we made it. The book came out. Your Centralma is the result of our labor. 22 54 x i i i i L'-M agp-. To ossure himseii that the pictures ore cropped correctly, F. Swienc- V. Zimmerman ond M. L. Seyfcrt pound out the copy kowski, ossistont editor, checks with sports editor F. Urban. Adding nine sporks of life to yearbook sessions were junior assistants S. Swobodo, M. O'Brien, T. Tucker, C. Turnbull, M. Fosnochi, B. High, E. I-mpink, C. Gctski, P, Miller. xv, ,jigs ...A ss 'AZJY X H'-'f 4-l 'H -4-rw Deep in the problems of publishing a newspaper are reporters typists C. Popp and L. Uczynski. Reporters K. Meiran, M. Nicholas, A. Martin and G. Knight, typists D. Wink and T. Romanovic, report- J. Janiszewski, and tvpists B. Goncher and M. Rotundo are seated. ers E. Allaoevpr P. Kominski, R. Salinger, and A. Pfeifer, and Ex-tra-A! In a dither as deadline time draws near, reporters E. Kozlay and R. Dreibelbis, headline editor M. O'Palce, photographer G. Hull, public relations J. Kogut, exchange editor A. Rearden, and artist A. Hofmann add the all-important finishing touches. As she pecks away at a multilith stencil G. Civita, typist of the Little Echo, is surrounded by her fellow statt members B. Han- nahoe, sophomore assistantg T. Prendergast, editorg R. Boone, associate editorg and J. Swiezak, artist. 7 -....... Three o'clock in the morning, we wrote the whole night through. But burning the midnight oil really paid oft. The Hillside Echoes staff have tucked away their tenth All-Catholic Award and their seventh All-American. Reason enough for selt conl ice-so much self-confidence, in fact, tha stalwart editors and dauntless cubs stood unite in boldly registering an appeal for an electric: outlet for the J Room's Cnristmos tree. Jumbled pageplons, pictures that never arrived, oft-size engravings proved small challenge for fledg- ling editors. They waded through original prose and poetry submitted by aggressive underclassmen and came up with a 'ffit-to-print literary insert tor the Catholic Press Month issue. But it all didn't come avalanching to them, they went out to get it. We won't mention the time that ,,. t Sew Busily planning the next issue of Hillside Echoes are N. Loughney editor-in-chief, B. Endler, page 2 editor, B, McKeone, page 3 editor and M. Yahner, page l editor. Marge ana Gower Champion managed to elude the reporters. Let's iust say it's better to let sleeping dogs lie. Mind in o mess? Soul in a dilemna? Here's Cen- tral's answer, the stafi's own brainchild Little Echo. its inspirational writeups proved the undoing ot many a vice. Back issues of Hillside Echoes yield inspiration to managing editor J. Dutton, feature editor C. Daly, page 4 editors R. Suglia and J. McLaughlin, and business manager B. Ambrose. Two o'clock sharp was a tense moment for major- ettes and marching band as they formed behind the north goal post at St. Lawrence Stadium. Three minutes to wonder whether they would stumble over the pebbles or instruments would fall about. Then on the fourth beat, the iaunty color guard stepped off, leading the entire corps downfield to the strains of the Notre Dame Victory March. And the game was on! Figure eights and snappy pinwheel routines drew the attention of the crowd at half-time. Highlighting the maneuvers were the maiorettes who sported new snow- white uniforms trimmed with gold braid and buttons. Besides performing at all home football games, Central's band marched in the Holy Name demonstration last October and in the Christmas Parade. Braving the elements, the musicians also participated in Pottsville High's groundbreaking celebration in the early fall. Qql Marching units climax half-time maneuvers with strains of the Alma Mater. lt's Fight team fight! as A. M. Gross, G. Civita, R. Young, M. Purcell, B. Sycterz, M. Horrigan, and M. Prendergast cheer the team to victory. ish, ffl?-vt,,w - ju as 5 ' sf' A , Q-lg 'L 4 was ' -fi - 'CK ! . -.fra-,.. .u t D .Q .. 5 .4 . ., xg.. 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Just wait till we get you lowered their temperatures With school president Francis Urban as M.C., seniors' considerably. rendition of Shake a Hand and Skokiaan brought Then Freshman Day arrived and with it underclass- the gym down. men sprouted green bows and ties. Under scornful eyes Dancing to another tune underclassmen enioyed of almighty seniors, Central's largest freshman class Wednesday evenings through October, November, and forged ahead and ducked behind classmates until they December with Mrs. Kitzrniller who taught them to waltz, reached sanctuary in Greenie homerooms. fox-trot, rumba, and Charleston. Prizes from Mrs. Kitzmiller proved to G. Jones and M. Share and share alike. Cereal fans J. Essig and D. Stum- Marzano that it pays to be the tallest and the shortest hofer do it the hard way. on the dance floor. 29 Q af ia 4629 41' ,. V ,:,fQ51gQ,f.5f-,-X, . ,. - L.f-,,w. . -,sQsL,im:X ggm.,m,.. , Q , .gl 19- 2 Q , 1.55-zvirx 5 fs 5? S fr ii , gl ,.,v f .- eg Q5 QQ Q 'Nr wi .yr d c 'O ! Ready for winter weather, F. Swienckowski, sporting a gray trench coat, escorts Mrs. Slapikas, in a fashionable light blue coat, and M. Mullen in the ever-popular boy-style camel's hair with belted back. The photographer caught Fr. Leichner giving last-minute instruc- tions to card party hostesses. On an evening of fashions, P. Purcell, in her casual navy dress, and Mrs. Abeln, in a flashy red wool dress, are gallantly escorted by L. Norman who sports a black iacket with metallic thread and matching gray slacks. 31 4 Fancy-free T. Dooley, in a dark gray tweed sport iacket with charcoal trousers, totes two charming young ladies. C. Kushmore, on the left, models a steel-gray suit while C. Daly wears a brown and white checked suit. Vanity Fair The tune A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody took on a new interpretation at the annual card party and fashion show, November l2. Limelight-shy male models from our own Central Catholic made their grand entrance attired in the latest men's fashions. On either side the lads sup- ported Central's loveliest coeds, decked in everything from snappy rainwear to breath-taking party clothes. Narrator tor the attair was Miss Bonnie Borrelli. We Will Figh Gasps, groans, shouts, cheers! Maiorettes, smart and snappy, twirled gleaming batons while gridsters skimmed, fought, panted, triumphed. Scores mounted, wavered, dropped, soared. When the red of autumn faded to the gray ot winter, loyal rooters urged, agonized, and in a frenzy of enthusiasm swung the courtmen aloft to victory. Higher and still higher, loyal Central- ites waved their beloved Red of courage and White of truth and purity. Backwards, forwards, danced white uniformed figures splashed with scarlet-our tireless cheerleaders. Like winged Mercury, our trackmen trotted, sprinted, and rivaled Atlanta. Crack! Thudl Baseball bats, mitts! Clouds of dust settled and our flag was still-there. :or the Red and White Grit and Glory The difference between good and great is a little extra eftc spirit was imbedded deep into the aggressive Iinemen and hard- backs during the grueling practice sessions of summer and fall. Mar ' ' c of effective coaching by the strategists Steve and Andy Hyd constant application on the part of the candidates turned out a functioning unit for the opening clash with York Catholic. Central took to the field with a completely green team bi pensated for the lack of experience with spirit and team play. W final whistle of the season blew, the Cardinals returned to lockers and muddy crew, knowing it was well worth the little extra exertio Although many valuable players will be lost through grac F sophomores and juniors received valuable experience, and may be the nucleus ofa powerful team next year. A swift sure footed Harrisburg team took the measure of Hydocks Cardinals by a 22 to 7 score. The Crusaders rammed line for touchdowns in each of the first three quarters. Ed Jablons to Dave Adams was responsible for the only Central tally. Central 7 Harrisl ' ' C lt Central 6 St. Matt . . . r With a light but fast team the Mirrors shattered a three-ga ning streak for the Cards. Bill Mayan scored the Cardinals' lc pointer, as the Cards dropped their first game of the season. Central 31 Lancaster Ca After dropping two games straight, the Cardinals broke i victory column with a 31 to 6 win. The Redbirds' excellent defensi' held Lancaster Catholic to a single touchdown. 34 1 ' 1 '1 .mi 5: 'K Q Y Q I1 . ,egg f wr , , s f., . ,, , 1 A z H 4 .,, . Q lc -4 X Q'm ' 4 --wk W! ,. v n.,, , Adams R Salinger J Post F Lenich S Bank Third row: Mgr. B. Q Hi' - - L Central 6 Allentown Catholic 14 The Red and White met a stiFf defense, faltered, and suffered a I4 to 6 defeat. Allentown Central's oftensive power proved too much for the l-lydockmen. Tom Faust was the lone Redbird to cross the Viking goal line. Central 3l York Catholic 13 Central's gridnten opened the '54 season with a powerful victory over the lrish of York Catholic. Leading the Central scoring parade WGS Joe Butzer with three touchdowns. Ed Jablonski's passes clicked for a total of B5 yards. Central 20 Mt. Carmel 0 The Cardinals, showing excellent defensive play, flew over the Mt. Carmel gridsters. Galloping 68 yards Tom Faust drew first blood. A Jablonski-to-Butzer pass netted the second T. D. Bill Mayan scampered six more yards for the final score. Central 3l York Catholic T3 Protecting a budding undefeated streak the Hydockmen crashed through the hapless Green and Gold. Pottsville once led by a l4-l3 score but this edge was short-lived. Tommy Faust scored two T. D's to lead the Redbirds in the scoring department. Central 20 St. Patrick T4 Playing a tight game all the way the Cardinals broke Q l4-l4 score in the final quarter to wind up the season with a 20414 victory. Tom Faust with two touchdowns and Joe Butzer with one six-pointer shared scoring laurels. i st ow D neiser B zer Joblo ski, T. Dooley, W. Hannahoe, W. Kelly, P. Abeln, J. Auchter, W. Mayan, S. Ciesielski, Kase T Faust J Carabello L Norman J Didyoung. Second raw: R. Cusmo, J. Costello, J. Braun, R, Meyers, Mgr. J. Hackman. Fourth Coach S Hydock R Gattone B Post R Pouleson, J. Curtin, D. row: A. Pawlewicz, J, Elia, J. Curtin, J. Dolan, G. Hoffman, P. lNandzilak, L. Steslow, D. Wisrticfwski, C. De Angelis. - FJ - ca. E Y if Steve ond Andy Hydock Coaches Edward Jublonski Copmin '-N xv., S... 'QP' :hs txxxlzf' A Joe Schoof view of half-time from crop his perch f 35. 'N F f Robert Salinger and Fred Lenich make cl vain attempt to stop a rambling aggressor. Sept Sept Oct Oct. Oct Oct Oct Nov York Catholic Mt, Carmel Catholic Pottsville Catholic St. Matthew Harrisburg Catholic Lancaster Catholic Allentown Central St. Patrick A Mk was T Fam wt al his track: in ufgdtdnf md run. '- ' ,- 122' L Mt!-'fl Nwihmf I 'Q-a3 fs .url He never had a chance. Red Adams' furious onslaught drops a Pottsville player in his tracks. The marching band takes over ,., ,,, . ,, . W8 116 'Ki w Card Quintet The Cards entered their '54 55 season with high hopes and a team, state-championship bound. A 6' 3 center, two capable guards, and hard-driving forwards promised fair weather. York! West Catholic! Coatesville! Then thunder clouds appeared on the horizon and rain, rain, rain. Luck iust ran away in the second halves when under pressure the Cards' spirit broke. They found the ball too slippery to handle, To top their ill luck, Ed Jablonski main lightning rod of the Redbird five, toppled in the Hazelton scuffle. Hopes rose as Joe Butzer and Gerry Nein teamed up to take Ed's place. Victories mingled with defeats. The playoff game came and went with a sharp defeat to Coach Schaaf's quintet. Though the Cards did not attain the heights of state champs, they'll always be champs in the eyes of their fans. P.C.l.A.A. For the second successive time, the Allentown points. Ed Jablonski clicked for 25 marks thus breaking Vikings proved to be too much for the Cards. Jump Mike De Paul's former record at Central. shots told the story as Greg Kloiber connected for 21 J. Nein rockets over F. Mautino to packet another two points for the fighting Cardinals. w ,. :QQ A 1-lf f 'AV . T F 7 L .5 Q is -f t M v ' H? Y Q . M XQ'if J S f4v. ., Coach Schocf ond Captain Eddie Joblonski register lubilotion after c successful practice session. C0 Varsity Team-First Row: R. Kogut, Mgr., W. Mayan, W. Kose, J. Second Row: J. Worth, Mgr., A. Furst, T Fo t D Adoms R Butzer, E. Jablonski, F. Lenich, G. Skuczcs, A. Powlewski, Mgr. Dreibeibis, P. Slopikos, G. Nein, Coach J Schciaf - ' QQVR41 Q' SBI! xffu:?4,1 QQ 5i54f . Q '-is NQ1!uE4l Y-'Syl 1.417 7 I J 1:52, . tkknnt A -, . f E.. ,,,, v Z5Q Qffmlz .A QJTH4 ww -em' at A I -if Q A . 5 9 11 4 if '1Uf E453 5 it f s s - 41 -lu svn MT Officers of the Boosters' Club: Father J. Fricker, treasurerg Mr. G. Hoyer, vice president The Boosters are active pro Mrs. G. Aschenbrenner, financial secretaryg Mr. S. Pettit, moters of interest in Central Catholic and and the athletic recording secretory, Mr. G. Aschenbrenner, president, and departmenrfinoncially Hoping ket for Ed Jabl from o Vikings. to sink another bas- the Cards, Central's onski breaks loose host of powerful Gia As he slams on the brakes, Joe Butzer skids into Jim Egizio in the Allentown- Central tiff. Officers of the Athletic Board: Dr. E. Stoebenau, vice-presi- dent, Mr. G. Clump, Father J. Fricker, treasurerf Mr. .l. La- Manna, president. The Board acts in an advisory capacity to Father Fricker, athletic director, A 51' fix? Basketball Schedule - '54-'55 Dec. 5-York Catholick Jan. - St. Matthewk Dec. 8-Coatesville Public Jan -York Catholic Dec. TO-Lebanon Public Feb . -Valley Forge Military Academy? Dec. l2-S. E. Catholic, Philadelphia Feb 6-Lancaster Catholic Dec. l4- Birdsboro Public? Feb . -Hazleton Publick Dec, 2 l -Lancaster Catholicf Feb . -Reading High Dec. 26-West Catholic, Philadelphia Feb . -Shamokin Publict' Jan. 4- Bethlehem Public Feb . -Perkiomen Prep. Jan. lO-Hazleton Public Feb. - Allentown Public Jan. l4-Coatesville Public' Feb. -Harrisburg Catholicf Jan. l6-Bethlehem Catholici' Jan. Qi-Valley Forge Ivlilitary Academy Jan. 23-Catholic Interracial Center Jan. 25-Easton Publick High into the air leaps J. Butzer to sink a field goal against a powerful Coatesville squad. Feb. lvla r. 27- St. Matthew Wkway -Perkiomen Prep. Central 37 York 36 The Cardinals open their 1954-55 season edging York Catholic's Irish by a 37-36 count. Ed Jablonski and Joe Butzer sparked the Redbirds with I4 and I2 points respectively. The game proved to be a close contest with both teams playing a possession ball. Central 56 Coatesville 36 ln their usual coal, calm way Central's hoopsters crushed a much taller Coatesville team to the tune of 56-36. Diminutive Ed .lablonski led the attack with QI points. Central 65 Lebanon Public 49 The Cedars of Lebanon Public bowed before a terrific attack by Central's Iron Men. Outclassing the Cedars throughout the battle, Central erased them from the unbeaten ranks. Flashy forward Ed Jablonski topped the scores with 28 counters. Central 59 Southeast Catholic 62 Meeting a stiff defense, the plucky Cards faltered before the point barrage laid down by the Philadel- phia Catholic League Champs. Ed .lablonski and Joe Butzer carried the brunt of the attack for Coach Schaaf's hoopsters. Central 70 Birdsboro 50 Ed Jablonski and Joe Butzer provided the scoring punch for Central's hoopsters as the Cards set the Birdsboro five back by a 70 to 50 score. Jablonski hit the nets for 31 points while Joe Butzer contributed 20 points to the cause. Central 54 Lancaster Catholic 30 The sparkling ottensive play ot the Cardinals dazzled Lancaster's Crusaders as the Cards humbled them on their home boards. Ed Jablonski was the shooting star for Coach Schaat's tive. Central 53 West Catholic 54 Playing against a strong Philadelphia quintet, the Redbirds dropped a close decision by a 54-53 scare. The game proved to be nip and tuck all the way with West winding up as victor. Mchlichol and Dunn led the West attack with lo and l7 points respectively. Central 58 Bethlehem Public 69 The rangy Red Hurricane ot Bethlehem High surged to a 35-26 margin at half time and stretched the lead to 54-39 in the third quarter to capture the contest in easy fashion. Bethlehem's Bill Dairs sparked the attack with 20 points. Central 49 Hazleton Public 6I A hard-fought game resulted when the scrappy Mountaineers of Hazleton took on the Cardinals and handed them their fourth defeat of the season. Cen- traI's basketeers were deeply cut by the knee iniury suffered by Ed Jablonski midway in the third quarter. Central 43 Coatesville Public 40 A shouting crowd was witness to the defeat handed Coatesville Public by CentraI's hoopsters. Playing without the services of Ed Jablonski the Cardi- nals found the going rough but cinched the game by a 43-40 count. Central 54 Bethlehem 55 With seconds to play, the Golden Hawks of Bethlehem tightened their drawstrings on Coach SChaaf's bag of tricks. The game proved to be a see- saw affair with Bethlehem clinching a hard earned victory. Central 68 Valley Forge Military Academy 70 The Redbird gym was a madhouse as a standing crowd saw the Cadets of Valley Forge edge the Red- birds by a 70-68 margin. Bob Dreibelbis paced the Cardinal attack with 2I counters. Central 60 Catholic Interracial Center 35 Rolling to their seventh win, Central's hoopsters found it comparatively easy going as they dribbled over the Catholic Interracial Center by a 60-35 score. The Cards outscored C.l.C. 20-I5, from the held and I6-I5 from the charity line. High scorer for the Cards was Joe Butzer with I7 points. Central 47 Easton Public 55 Easton Public showed sparkling offensive ball handling as they turned back the Cardinals by a 55- 47 margin. Easton's Rovers led by I4-7, 30-I4, and J. V. Team G. Skuczas tries in vain to score a rebound as the Valley Forge Cadets move in. 4I-34 scores at the quarter marks. Spark plug for the game Redbirds was Joe Butzer with 22 points. Central 68 St. Matthew 56 Taking complete control of the situation Central romped over St. Matthew's by a 68-56 margin. Out- come of the contest was never in doubt as the Cards led at each quarter. Central 42 York Catholic 44 In an extra period tussle York Catholic's Irish avenged an early season setback 44-42. Walt Keffer paced the Irish attack while Joe Butzer and George Skuczas shared 32 points for high scoring laurels. Central 47 Valley Forge Military Academy 53 The Cadets of Valley Forge Military Academy pocketed their second win over the Redbirds by set- ting them back, 53-47. Gerry Nein, playing his tTrst game for the Red and White, boosted the Central attack with I3 points. Front raw R. Lipiak, J. Mulligan, W. Brenner, P. Loeper, P. Abeln. Back row: Mgr. T. Twardowski, G. Hoffman, Coach Father Dlclcert, S. Ciesielski, Mgr. B. Hawk. .W Central 49 Lancaster Catholic 39 The Cards grabbing an early lead held it tor the route and won by a 49-39 margin. George Skuczas bombarded the hoops for 26 points to pilot Coach Schaat's charges to their ninth win. Central 81 Hazleton Public 86 The point-happy Mountaineers turned on the heat in the last quarter to set back the stubborn Cen- tral hoopsters. Both teams banged away at close quarters throughout the entire game. The 167 points scored by both teams represents a new Hazleton single game record Central 31 Reading High 39 On the Northwest hardwood the Red Knights put on the freeze and clinched the game by a 39-31 score. lt was the third straight year that the Knights retained the mythical city title. Fred Mautino with 16 counters paced Reading with Joe Butzer sparked the Cards with 11 points. Central 56 Shamokin Public 63 The Greyhounds ot Shamokin Public reversed the Central Catholic cagers to the tune of 63-56. Shamokin never was headed after they broke a 30-30 tie midway in the second quarter. Bob Dreibelbis top- ped the scorers with 17 tallies. Central 78 Perkiomen Prep. 62 Utilizing a 23-8 first-period advantage, Central snapped a three-game losing streak at the expense ot Perkiomen Prep. The visitors led only once, 2-0, at the contest's opening. George Skuczas and Joe Butzer provided the scoring punch with 42 counters. Bob Dreibelbis stretches forward to snare a loose ball from the Cedars of Lebanon. High and mighty, T. Faust dunks another bucket in the Lan- caster fracas. Central 54 Allentown Public 62 The clever Canaries spanked the Cardinals, 62- 54. This victory was the 21st in 22 outings for the East Penn League pacesetters. Terry German set the scoring tempo for Allentown with 29 points while Ed Jablonski was big gun tor Central with 17 tallies. Central 50 Harrisburg 72 Harrisburg High's Crusaders rolled to an easy 72-50 victory over the hapless Cardinals. Harrisburg was ahead at the quarter marks 18-10, 39-27, and 57-41. Spearhead of the Cardinal attack was Ed Jab- lonski with 20 tallies. Johnny Clark was big gun tor the Crusaders with 24 points to his credit. Central 62 St. Matthew's 53 A full house in the Hill Road gym was witness to the Cardinals' thrilling conquest over St. Matthews High. The Redbirds staved oft a determined Mirror rally in the last quarter to put the game on ice. Ed .lablonski and Joe Butzer were two big aces with 22 and 20 points respectively. Central 69 Perkiomen Prep 43 Putting the lid on their regular season, the Cards defeated Perkiomen Prep for the second time this season, 69-43. Central led at half-time, 37-18. Ed Jablonski's 20 points and Joe Butzer's 18 counters helped the Cardinals along. Hoop Skirts A jackpot of nine wins and tour losses concluded the Cardinalettes' winning basketball season. The Red and White gave their all and placed second in the Pennsyl- vania-Delaware League. Compiling 5l2 tabs, averaging 39 per game, the Cardinalettes permitted only 415 tallies tor their opponents. No old records were broken this year, as the team's high scorer, M. McFadden was absent from tour games with a broken finger. As co-captains of the team, M. McFadden and A. Daly ended their high school basketball days-McFadden with T80 counters this year. M. McFadden, R. Rick, S. Styer, and J. Murphy were scoring torwards during the season. A. Daly, M. Ptrommer, and E. Devine played the unsung guard positions. The .Ns showed promise when they easily won two out of tour games. Varsity The ball is Central's! A mighty leap gives Molly McFadden possession in the scuftle with St. Patrick. First row. A. Daly, R. Rick, M, McFadden. Second row: M. Ptrommer, L. Lapi, G. Setley, A. Sayek. Third row: A, Stengel, S. Styer, J. Murphy, Miss Virginia Illuzzi, Coach, C. Devine, M. Yahner, A. Rearden, Mgr. 0 0 Junior Varsity First row: M. Kelly, V. Volker, M. Spahn, L. Kroener, A. Lenich. Second row: J. Winterhalter J Yahn er, Miss Virginia llluzzi, Coach, T. Jaraczewski, A. Heizmann. Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE-1955 Lansdale . . , St. Patriclcf . , Lancaster ............. Catholic Interracial Center St. Elizabeth ....... . . St. Matthewk . . . St. Patrick . . . St. Katherine Lansdale' ...... St. Elizabethf ... Lancasteri' . . . St. Matthew .... St. Katherinek . Away ccris opp. . 39 27 . 58 Q . 3l 27 . 24 21 . 41 21 . 41 46 . 56 l4 . 43 38 . 39 52 . 28 55 . 42 28 . 32 30 . 38 47 ln a crucial moment, M Pfrornmer snares a rebound 49 -re Cinder Crews M Bola d atches D Adams ready himself to hurl the IG elln hopefully. l5th Intramural Meet l0O yds. Thomas Faust I I. 220 yds. Thomas Faust 25.4 440 yds. Thomas Faust 55.3 880 yds. Thomas Faust 2.l7:l Mile Thomas Faust 5.1016 I I0 yd. Lows Thomas Faust I4.2 l2O yd. Highs Thomas Faust 19.9 Shot Put Beniamin Ambrose 41' I Discus John Post I l5'7 7X8 Pole Vault John Post l0' 6 Javelin David Adams I32' 7 lf8 High Jump Thomas Faust 5' I Broad Jump Paul Slapikas l8' I l!2 Seniors 80 IX2 Juniors 56 IX2 Sophomores I4 Freshman 3 High Scorer: Thomas Faust- 45 3X4 TRACK SCHEDULE April 4 - 5 - 6 Intramurals April I6 Archmere Academy April 23 Valley Forge Military Academy April 27 Stevens Trade April 30 Penn Relaysi May 7 Malven Prep. 8. Archbishop Prend.' May I 1 Venske Relays' Mqy I5 Si. .IGITISS May 21 Perkiomen' May 29 Catholic State Meet Away Muscles taut, B. Ambrose prepares to chuck the shot-put as R. Salinger looks on 50 Flying saucers on parade. J. Post and W. Kelly set them- ' selves to fling the discus. vi TR WTI ev 44 QQ! THQ 5 'Y g. HT .W bu 1 ., , .'mg., , .. 4 ivvxvrn x 6,yx'rR.44 f . xx all M . 'r T i.. it T..-he rs I N j Z' T' ff A L. Team: Front Row: R. Kogut. Mgr.. T- MCGlinn, E. Nierle, B. M. Boland. Back Row: J. Meshinsky, S. Bonk, W. Kelly, J. Post, Nopiecek, W. WenVlClW, J. Frifll K. Hoefling, J. Mulligan, R- D. Adams, R. Salinger, T. Faust, B. Ambrose, P. Slapikas, D. DeSantis, J, Nierle, Mgr. Middle Row: W. Brenner, R. Boone, A. Linegwegver, Sallette, J. Hartgen, T. Tucker, R. Gattone, J. Auchter, R. Deakin, T. Faust leaps up and over to clear the low hurdles. iii K' .f ,. . f -alyi, l --S- I K I xXx Silflftgr T- TWGl'dOWSl4i- P- ROTUl1ClO- J- Elill, A- PDWl6WICZ, Jablonski, S. Sauer, L. Steslow, E. Senkowski, G. Nein, W. E. Alfiero, J. McLaughlin, M. Sash, P. Abeln, R, Meyers, Koons, M. Ortyl, P, Wandzilak, T. Weaver. J. Mancuso, W. Jones. Standing: Coach J. McLaughlin, E. Diamond Cutters The last week in March tound the diamond at Pendora Park hustling with activity. Despite the lack ot sunshine, which cut the Cardinals practice season short, a well-balanced team was ready forthe opening tilt. Sparlced by tive returning senior letterfmen, Coach McLaughlin's nine looked forward to a successful campaign. A host of newcomers was Ed Jablonski sizes up the next batter and prepares to let go with a fast one on hand to fill the spikes ot last year's gradu- ates. Mother Nature was against the Redbirds as rain put a damper on the first two games. Nevertheless the Keystone Nine sparkled on the diamond, topping Perkiomen Prep in the season's opener. Eddie Jablonski's shuteout in this first game gave the team a good start, rais- ing their hopes tor a successful season. S. Sauer eyes the horsehide sent into the blue by E. Senlcowslci. '.f,5-A -ppm- we-.W G. U. x x l U While the team waits to take their positions on the diamond, G Nein and P Wandzilak demonstrate a pre-,game wavmrup April I3 April lo April 23 May l May 8 May 15 May 21 May 22 May 28 June 4 Away BASEBALL SCHEDULE Allentown Centro' Reaching for the sky, Mike Sash snags th I Ilf th F' I f. Valley Forge Millitary Acaclemyi e Jo or 9 me OU Perkiomenf Mt. Carmelf I gn Mt. Carmel St. James Williamson Trade Archmere Academyf Perkiomen Williamson Trade Straight arm! For the benefit of pitchers L. Steslow, R, Meyers, M. Ortzl, and P. Abeln, Coafh McLaughlin shows Ed .lablonski the proper method of following Like father, like son. Joe McLaughlin, Jr., rates a through. smile of approval from his clad, the coach, Within Your Wall Bewildered, unsure, freshmen gaze wide-eyed at the neatly tagged and docketed intellectual invest- ments. The relative merits of securities are weighed, balanced, and selected in the slowly revolving years as sophomore, iunior, and senior. At last stocks and bonds are cashed, Want to assess the loot? Every Centralite walks down Hill Road a multi- millionaire in the safe possession of a bedrock Catholic philosophy ot life. Come rain, come flood, the house of his soul is secure. An even balance ot literature, math, science, foreign languages, business subiects makes bookkeeping compartively simple. Everyone's totally the same? Ah, No! See exam charts, pink slips, averages, quarterlies, honor cards. Concentration, hours of study, and dogged determi- nation have a way of multiplying assets. Want to see the results? 1. l Hidden Treasures Lie nfxxk if fi f -V 5 f ef ,Q H f si . ,. If H 53. . 'f,--LLL x 1 , 'ini' K K .M 1 iw rf ,I 2, 1 if df s H1 ag, 'Q FRESHMAN l-Front row: L. Bayus, E. Denunzio, M. A. Buzeleski, P. Crisaiulli, C. DeHart, A. DelCollo, R. Distelhorst, R. Bennethum, M, Buckley, A. Calvoresi, J. Engle, A. Andreson. Second row: J Best, T. Clay, F. Carabello, D. Delp, J. Christel, K. Braun, W. Cook, C. Arnold. T, Broskey, R, Deakin, D. Broskey. Third row: J. Boa- man, M. Cognetti, D. Bednarezyk, D. Chelius, T. Damiano, B. Elzer, M. Boldt, H. Dooley, M. Blanski, V. Elia, C. Didyoung. Fourth row. J. DelCollo, M. Ahrens, A. Calvaresi, J. Ciervo, E. Ambrose, G. Bennethum, R. Cmehil, C. Donaldson, R. Civita, J, Burnham, E. Endy, J, Cesarz. Freshmen Flower . . . Pink Rosebud Motto . . . The secret ot success is constancy ot purpose. Colors . . . Blue and White Waiting for the down beat are J. Raab, P. Kostival, A. Flarnm, M. Skarbonkiewicz, C, Garvie, and M. Schwegmann of the freshman Instrumental Music Class. September I3 was D-Day on freshman calendars for many a week. But like trusty scouts they were pre- pared and, five homerooms strong, they invaded Central as the largest freshman class in history. Deciphering rosters, stumbling into right classes at the wrong time, wrestling with Latin coniugations and algebraic equations, taking lunch two periods atter breakfast, all contributed tothe brand-new shiny year at Central. A rare treat tor World History students D. Lineaweaver, C. Arnold, M. Buckley, D. Chelius, and A, LaManna is close observation of lavish Japanese tapestries. 1 M 56 FRESHMAN 2-Front row: M, Gmeiner, G. Fisher, P. Hartman, J. Essig, B. Gappa, M. Hannahoe, M. Fick, C. Janiszewski, S. John- son, L. Gring, M. A. Gantert, J. Ertel, M. Enzmann, Second row: M. Ganster, W. Jones, L. Ganster, J. Hartgen, G, Jones, G. Hoef- ling, J. Henry, J. Tolland, B. Heere, D. Hassenbein, G, Gallagher, Freshman Day appeared in typical October colora- ma, only to set all Frosh a-iitter. But the hazing was in fun. Though wide-eyed and anxious most of the day, they managed to came through with flags waving, as Centralites usually do. By the end of the month, girls had donned their uniforms and everyone was doubled over his books in an effort to win an all'blue report card at the first scholastic assembly. Many received honors. lt takes modern minds to create modern art. Abstract, conventional, cubistic-. With nary a slip, gibberish slides off the tongues of freshmen artists C. Kane, B. Jones, M, Ortyl, M. Martin, S. Johnson, and C. Turnbull. if S. Franchi. Third raw: C, Hershey, M. Finan, M. Guidaia, M. For- dyce, M. Giynastyl, N. Hess, T. Jaraczewski, J. Huck, A. M Gal' lacher, H. Fenyus, C. Garvie, A. Flamni, G. Gaim-lon. Fouith row: B, Hawk, E, Impink, M. Hracho, A. Evanno, D. Haricr, D. Guintlwi, Y. Fleckenstein, J. Feist, B. hsser, H. fsturly, R. Gibllisco, B. Faust. Social life perked up after Mrs. Kitzmiller, freshman dancing teacher, put sluggish feet through their paces. Like all good things that end well, lessons in swing and sway came to an end with a Christmas party. Elimination, birthday, and spot dances made the evening sparkle. Friday night shindigs put the master's touch to fancy footwork. Next year we'lI know all the answers-scholastic social, and spiritual, we hope. C. Matisiasich demonstrates the do's and don't's of tele- phone etiquette, while D. Halter distvilwuti-s further info to the Remedial Reading class, 1'7 5 57 T in liilllllllllllll.. W ' Tx i i i i i i ' X ' ,i',,-1 Qu W' 59 Mutiny on the high C'sl E. Olozewski leads freshman Latin students in the sing- ing of Gaudeamus lgiturf' Foreign Intrigue Like all Gaul, the Mission Club was divided into three parts, the United States, Africa, and the Pacitic. This division resulted from a plan to step up the effective- ness of the club in mailing rosaries, medicines, maga- zines, and stamps to the home and foreign missions. Soon after he organized the club, President Charles Arnold dispatched ambassadors to the various home- rooms to explain the work the group was doing for the padres' needy on the Gold Coast and in the Far East. Truly Catholic, the student body responded imme- diately by pouring into the club's coffers the wanted articles tor Accra, Tagbilaran, and Kcisaolca. FRESHMAN 3-Front row: E. Latze, M. Marzano, M. Kapisteclci, C. Kane, C. Matiiasich, M, Koch, M, Katrinalc, M. Kelly, J. Lit- win, P. Kostival, J. Klahre, L. Kroener, R. McLaughlin. Second row: D. Lineaweaver, T. McGlinn, J, Menet, W. Lucas, J. Mari- no, M. McQuillen, J. Menet, G, Miller, G. Meiran, R, Kelly, R, Kerber, J, Mancuso, Third row: A. LaManna, L. McDermott, C. Mayo, A. Lenich, J. Koller, N. Lewaiski, S. Konczewski, C. Matisiasich, M. McGoey, M. Martin, M. Kennedy, R. Migiiore, P. lvlocek. Fourth row: J. Loder, D. Kudleck, E. Mazurkiewicz, D, Leinbach, L. Kiedeisch, B. Killinger, D. Klein, H. Morgherlto, T. Lenich, R. Maslaf. FRESHMAN 4-Front row: SW Miller, M. Redaington, P. Russo, J. Raab, S. Piotrowicz, F. Rube-i, J. Sayuk. H Pauluk O'Biien, E. Omelko, C. Noll, T. Nawrafki, B. Rutolo, T. M. Nall, J. Rick. Fourth lovv: T. Noidi-it, R. Ruszkii-wicz Rouen, J. Purcell, R. Santoni. Second rovv: E. Niefle. A. Sal- E. Pieia, D Muiiay, L Salvatore, F. Minot, C Natoli. B. lett. J. Nelabovige, J, Pfeiter, M. Reusing, M Ortyl, J. Napir-cok. C. Polyak. Pouleson. L. Nave, P. Rotunda. Third rovvr M. Neary. J. Beauty Is Truth Tiny, pin-pointing lights pierce the deep gloom ot a commercial world when freshman art students touch brushes to palettes. Realizing that cold commercial calcu- lation smashes and grabs, they tried to combat its destruction by making beauty. Gothic printing, figurines, posters in modern art, discussions on great art and the masters help them to develop their God-given right to be makers. Every student knows that art consists not only in paint- ing, sculpture, poetry, and music, but in everything from cooking the dinner and ploughing the Held to singing a lovely song and dancing a ballet. He learns to make lovely things because the ways ot making are modes of art, and are made to reioice the hearts ot men. Art is the extension ot his personality and as such serves humanity and worships God. Having a heart to heart talk with the Health Class is M. Ki-lly. J. tssig looks on with a glaring eye. ...Z lt's not every school that has an echo organ. Freshmen science students C. Hershey, D, Leinbach, and R. Saritorii protit by testiria the pipes tor high and lovv tones. Printed Matter Four spots in last February's literary edition of Hill- side Echoes carried articles submitted by freshmen. . . . Patricia Kostival made the point in her Message to Garcia that it is not booklearning young men need, nor instruction in this and that, but a stiltening ot the vertebrae. . . . Mary l-lannahoe's poetic Seasons told hovv each month ot the year has a character all its ovvn. . . . George Meiran bemoaned the tact in Names I Dislike that he never had a chance to voice his disapproval when someone or another dubbed him George Meiran. . . . Patricia Kostival's When You're Smiling Your Best otctered a recipe tor making this world a happier place in which to live. The author suggested miles of smiles and faith in God and neighbor sprinkled with love, good will, and forgiveness. FRESHMEN 5-Front row. M. Wann, J. Zack, M. Spanier, C. Schwegman, P. Stetz, P, Zuwialo, J. Yahner, M. A. Spahn, Verdone, H. Schlosser, J, Shunk, J. Winterhalter, V. Schuler, M. Skarbonkiewicz, L. Schnept, C. Turnbull. Top row. C. Wal! R. Schutte, F. Walley, Second row: A. Tokarski, T. Vallish, H. ter, F. Stolz, V. Serafino, C. Spcitz, D. Speece, W. Weber, T. Zaiac, A, Trexler, J. Walborn, R. Skrocki, D. Stumhoter, D, Trexler, T. Twardowski. Seiders, A, Yoder. Third row: W. Wenrick, N. Zimmerman, M. Freshmen come from the following parishes: Birdsboro Immaculate Conception Hamburg St. Mary Hyde Park Holy Guardian Angels Kutztown St. Mary Millmont St. Anthony Mount Penn St. Catharine of Siend X Phoenixville Holy Trinity Pottstown S St. Peter Reading Holy Rosary SS. Cyril and Methodius St. Joseph St. Margaret St. Mary St. Paul St. Peter Shillington Sl. Benedlcl Leahng through the gratifying results of their hard work Sl' John Baptist de Lasclle on a Life of Christ project are Religion students B. Rutolo, Wes' Reading D. Harrer, and M. Martin. Sacred Heart One, two, threel Point your tingers and touch your toesl S. Johnson, E. Latze, L. Gring, J. Klahre, C. Maryniok, M. Grynostyl, S. Konczewski, J. Kollar, M. E. McGoey, keep in shape by following Miss llluzzi's instructions. 5v 14 'S' M. O'Pake and J. Norman work in partnership solving quadratic equations whose graphs are parabolas. Working on graph paper are J. Niedrowski, M. Saloka, and A. Sayek. Exploring the intricate parts of a Pontiac, sophomores J. Koslosky, P. Loeper, and C. De Angelis, discover how a motor ticks, Sophomores Brr-rump! Brr-rump! Brrrrumpl It was the sophomores that took the brunt of drilling noise when workmen tore down the house between the lab and Rooms lO3 and 203 last spring. They shivered and shook as the floors trembled beneath them but managed to retain the facts they had learned about Carburetors, fungi, and Shake- speare. James Hudson and Michael O'Pake, first sopho- mores in many years to speak over the PAS, broke into the news during the Vocation Month, when they discussed SOPHOMORE l-Front raw. M. Chelius, S. Arnold, M. Borst, J. Brady, B. Caesar, E, Bodak, P. DePaul, L. Biagianti, J. Detterline. P. Baque, M. Devlin, B. Delp. Second row: R. DeSantis, R. Casani, R. Cusma, J. Dobrosky, J. Domsicz, J. Brenner, J. Dolan, J. Braun, A. Carahello, J. Elia. Third row: E. Babb, E. Devine, M. Dinatally, the requirements tor entrance into the Brotherhood. The two boys were also active in presentingJo their English class a skit entitled The Best Policy on February 'l8. James Hudson directed the one-act play while Carol Gatski, Carol Finn and Michael O'Pake had the lead roles. Though the sophomores did their share in extra curricular activitiesvathletics, journalism, cheerleading, and music-they managed withal to carry away more honor cards than any other class. M. Buckley, J. Bright, M. Butzer, J. Endler, B. Drexler, J. Burkart, T. Bloszczynski. S. Bennett, M. Anderson, S. Burkhart. Fourth row. M. Adams, M. Borst, M. Daly, J. Cooney, J. Burkart, P. Albeln, C. Borelli, C. De Angelis, R. Donohue, M. Baczewska, J. Chrismer Noting George VVosl1ington's birthday, Lnglish students M. O'Polw. M Mountcostli-. C. Finn, ond J. Hudson present the ploylvt. 'Tlw Bi-st Pol'cy Student biologists M Pmiidi-iqiiist ond J. Mulligcm discuss tlw gi-nus and species of inlicibitcints ol tliv cininiol lxinricloii Doodling Magic Sophomores scribbled o bit ond presto!-there were eight glorious orticles tor Hillside Echoes. . . . Miriam Kissinger pointed o portroit of the success- ful foilure in Some Coll lt Success. . . . Elizobeth Koweclci slips into the oblivion of sleep in Fog Magic. . . . Jomes Mulligon roored through Redding with l-lurricone l-lozel in She Come ond Went. . . . Sylvie Swobodo in Serenity described the pecice SOPHOMORE 2 Viont low: M. Grunt, G. Faust, J. Hollund. K. Kntrinok. A. l-leiznionri, M. Feichfner, P. Essig, C. Finn, B. Eyrich. C Gritslci F Kowerlxi J l'leino.Seconclrow1T. Fobion. M. Killing- :-i'. C. Honicin. J Flvrnining. R. Gensenior, J. Jcxioczewslci, J. Horiis. J Hudson. J. Flcinnriy. G. Hottinon. Third row: M. Gross, A. Gross, ond colrn of evening. . . . Michael O'Poke mode wor on the whole mosquito roce in Surprise Attack. . . . Michoel Soloko's hoir stood on end ot the fun house in Adventure into the Unknown. . . . Stonley Kulchinsky reveled in skiey housekeeping in Moon's l.ciundress. . . . Joonne Monzolillo's Soyo Sofe'ry gives woys and means of preventing ciccidents. Groy. R. Kntlenmoyer. M. Kissinger. S. llvniniing, M. Guzzvtti, J. Klornich. G. Fvonno, D. Kc-rlnei. J. Ponte. B. Grulw Fourth row: J. Hoclvnfin. N Guthivi B. Koili. F. Honiiili. J. Fiit1.C. Honiiin ostizczbslxi. R. Geiger. B, Hgnnolioe. SOPHOMORE 3-Front row: T. Lis, W. Koslowski, J. Lyons, R. Kogut. Second row: J. Milshow, J. Koprowski, J. Nor- mon, C. Morrow, M, Momrok, K, Moore, K, Miller, L. Mil lek, L. Neimon, M. Milco, M. Lindinger, J. Nemeth, M. LO Foto. J. Monzolillo. Third row: P. McCauley, T. Modoro, P. Loeper, J. Molriot, K. Lush, R. Melcher, J. McLoughlin M. O'Poke, J. Motkowski, J. Koslosky, P. Noye, J. Mulligon Fourth row: G. Nowotorski, J. Murphy, M. O'Brien, M Mountcostle, M. Morris, S. Mayo, M. O'Brien, M. Nowo M. Koons, M. Mortel, M. Miller, I. Kowolski. Fifth row: R Liptok, V. Noso, R. Meyers, C. Kroiewski, J. Niedrowski R. Morosco, J. Linette, J. Nierle, S. Kulchinsky, J. Mozei Then There Was Home Work Bubbling over the rim ot enthusiosm, sophomore home economic students set to work to give the Betty Crocker Notionol Homemaker ot Tomorrow some- thing to worry obout. They delved into color hormony, studied the proper core ot clothes. ond onolyzed their own personolities. Films brought the principles of good housekeeping closer to home. The Light Touch demonstroted the cor- . 5, yu, rect woy to press the new tobrics mode from ocetote fibers. Portroyed in i-leods Up for Beouty were yorious hoir-do's thot gove drob personolities the plus toctor. The girls olso become enmeshed in single crochet, double crochet, ond choin stitch, but they come out of the knots with o perfect pot-holder opiece. Hond-sewn oprons were on the ogendo too. , , J' Indion lore, Eskimo legends, ond foiry toles inspired sophomore ort stu- dents to construct model wigwoms, igloos, ond peppermint poloces. Pictured ore: J. Monzolillo, P. DePoul. J, Linette, M. Killinger, S. Swohodo, J. Endler. Flower . . . Crimson Glory Motto . . . We are what we molce ourselves. Colors . . . Red and White vi- In the lust stages of preparation for a U. S. History protect R, Slularlx, J. Endl er, and K. Katrinolx cmarnine datvd weapons. G. Silrlaclrtvr' rrxiilinrrs how obsolete they are, compared with our lotust nuclear fission nrissili-s. Little Lambs Astray Individual and group guidance tor the sopho- mores is as yitol to them as to o traveler who stands ot o crossrood trying to decide which road to toke- college, business, art, home economics, nursing, teach- ing, or o lite dedicated to Christ. At this point they must decide between the academic or commercial courses. Furthermore hidden talents, undeveloped personalities, toulty hobits, and wrong attitudes toword self, society, ond responsibility must be brought to fruition. For this reoson the two guidance counselors, Father Bedrrurilq for the boys und Sister Cusirrrrr' for the girls, open their otTices on the second and third tioors to anyone who wishes to discuss his problerrrs. Speciol private conferences gre given twice cr year. l-lomeroom odvrsers ond Religion teachers also help students to solve their diihcultius. SOPHOMGRE 4- Front Row: C. Schmidt, M. Prendergast. B. Sychterz, S. Stn-slow, S, Svyobroda, J Sdrrrwrder, L, N. Scntispirt, A, Schaetzle, L. Schwartz, M, Powers, C. Twordowski, A. Savek, P. Pi-nnypmlwr, R. Striilo, K Pennypocker, J. Smith, P. Wentzel, V, Voellcer, M. Zettlenroyer, A. Rouen, R. Roth. Fourth Row: R Sliilsrk, Torchia, E. Zettlenroyer, R. Seytert, M. Putz. Second Row: A. Smith, D, VVisniewsl4i, G. Prentice, M. Salolxci, P. V. Zampella, M. Zimmerman, L, Roob, C. Tasco, J. Wortdzilak, T. VVuuver, G. Silrluclitr-r, P. Riivtsclr, G Swienclcowski, P. Slegelrnilch, A. Rush, T. Zotrotz, VV. Schindlbeclc, C. Wir'tli, J. Woiciecliowski, S. Slrrnnrur, P Roth, H. Snyder, D. Piotrowicz, G. ioung, H. Uliosz. Palnr, G. Walker. Third Row: A. Pawlewicz, J. Yilce, N. Oswald, G. Setley. r Y JUNIOR i-Front Row: J. Carr, M. Cleary, J. Bauer, R. Borelli, T. Borst, G. Bielski, B. Cianciosi, M. Coleman. Second Row: S. Bank, J. Auchter, J. Conway, R, Boone, M. Boland, D. Adams, Juniors Juniors found themselves in possession of two senior homerooms when they returned to school in September, A second floor porch made it easier for Junior I to wash the windows, and the bustle of the Centrolmo oftice attached to Room 22 provided wel- come distraction to Junior 2. Upstairs and downstairs, Juniors voted on Decem- ber i4 for prom co-chairmen, made committee prepara- Discussing bib business with B. Baque and B. Bettler are J. Herb and T, Borst. R. Auchter. Third Row: M. Bauer, A. Collins, J. Beard, B, Baquo, B. Bukowski, S, Clark, P. Boyer, B. Bettler. Fourth Row: R. Corrigan, J. Conrad, J. Arentz, R. Billmon, K. Cook, A. Arnold. tions, and on January 22 thrilled to the wonderful night itself. in the meantime they forgot all woes and past pleasures when the class rings arrived, sapphire, ruby, and onyx-stoned, on Tuesday, December Qi. Finally, May with the election of their own Big Five , the sale of chances for the seniors' graduation breakfast, and the designing of their own class hat. To balance the books is an important job. F. Kirlik and D, Ganter demonstrate the how'f and by what means to bookkeepers R. Sockel, B. Baque, K. Moiran, and M, Pfrommer. JUNIOR 2-Front Row: M. Drexler, J. Gattone, G. Galczynski M. Fosnocht, P. Dutton, B, High, R, Ferrara, J. Eisenhuth, C Henry, N. Hartman, P. Derby. Second Row: A. Detri, R. Evans, J. Gyornber, A. Furst, G. Heere, J. Gclowik, J. Costello, E Hracho, E. Frank. Third Row: C. Dengler, A. Hotman, J To make the year ditferent, third years merely sniffed at the doggie roasts of other years and resolved never to go nigh Egelnian's again. Instead, fellows and girls rnet at City Park and drove out to Five Points to Spangler's big barn. Games, spot and elimination dances, and the Mexican Hat Dance highlighted the Dungaree Hop. With comic ceremony back scratchers and clothes 'Qastumed in the traditional Tyrolean garb, German students wax lustig on the south porch of the Luden mansion. D. Soderlund and B. Plank watch C. Pentz twirl M. A. Hotifrnan to the wheeze of J. Spanglens accordion. Golembieski, J. Herb, M. Harrigan, E. Henry, J. Giniewski, M Hoffman, F. Horodynski, A, DelCollo, M. Feist, M. DeHart Fourth Row: G. Horahan, D. Ganter, J. Deissler, R. Gattone, G Hull, P. Guldin, R. House, R. Delp, T. Dancy Comin' through the Rye hangers were presented to the lucky winners of the evening. Nostalgia comes back everytime they think of the grand finale around the outdoor fireplace, the song test with bites of hot dog and sips of soda in between. Juniors remember with special feeling the chap- erons Father Forst, Father Schulte, Miss llluzzi, Mr. and Mrs. J. Saangler. M. DeHart, A. Krauss, and R. Kretzman discuss geographic conditions favoring the extension of Red Rule. . , i vi X .1 -. Xl In an attempt to blow up the chemistry lab, D. Soderlund nonchalantly puts to the test a zinc sulphide bomb. Making the Rounds On Wednesday, October 13, the Junior Chemists' Club of Redding held their first meeting of the year at Albright College Science Hall. Central's eighty mem- bers elected David Soderlund as chairman of their group. Dr. Freeman of the Althouse Chemical Company lectured on Color, Chemistryj and Civilization at this time. He presented the history of dyes and performed JUNIOR 3-Front Row: J. Kosnik, R. Kasprzak, L. Lachina, K Lesher, V, Kerber, C. Lis, A. Pezik, A. M. Martin, M. McGee, J Janiszewski, J. Janiszewski, P. Miller. Second Row: J. Meshinsky, C. Pentz, G. Nein, F. Lenich, W, Kuhns, T. Lewalslci, W. Mayan R. Kretzman, L. Marrella, J. Leonardo, Third Row: M. A. Lenich 1 Flower . . . New Hybrid Tea Rose Motto . . . F Never rest till you've done your best. ' Colors . . . lGold and White experisrrieirftsironts such. dyes as indigo. A T Program tor the Junior Chemists' Club included tours, on the second Wednesday of each month, to large industries ot Reading and the vicinity. The Third Annual Reading Science Fair, held at the Abraham Lincoln Ballroom on April 22, was also a proiect of the Club. K. Meiran, R. Pauluk, F. Kirlik, G. Knight, M. Niholas, M. A. Murphy, V. Kelly, G. Kompa, E. Katona, L. Lapi. Fourth Row: J. Krezdorn, S. Morawski, T. Mazza, G. Loeper, G, Karabinos, P. Kaminski, W. Kelly, A. Marulla, A. Krauss. Tours on the Chemists' Club program included: American Chain and Cable Company Container Corporation Maier's Sunbeam Bakery lnfant Socks, Inc. Reading Hospital Off the Reel ln striking full-color animation Dr. Atom took the chemistry classes through Element town to explain the atomic structure of the 92 basic elements. The film A is for Atom further explained nuclear fission and the means of controlling energy to a peacetime world. The science of Silicones also came in for special JUNIOR 4-Front Row: F. Romanic, E. Seaman, J. Wummer, B. Plank, E. Poster, J, Waldman, A. Pfeifer, R. Velkavitch, Yocum, R. Perrotto, C. Zielinski, J. Utrich. Second Row: J. Spangler, F. Wolf, R, Salinger, M. Stefanik, E. Roskovvski, D. Wombaclt, T. Tucker, D. Soderlund, R. Sagnella, R. Young. A. E. Hrocho paints the town white to determine the locus of points between two parallel curbs. Flagbearer A. Arnold, paint-bucket bearer R. Sagnella, and notebook bearer L. Marrella help to solve the problem for geometry class, study. ln an entertaining non-technical manner cones told the story of an entirely new field of ch try, how silicones are being applied in home an dustry, and how advancement in production and standards through the use of these compounds are stantly being discovered. Sill emis d in living Third Row: R. Schaaf, C. Trout, D. Troilo, A, Stengel, B Wisniewski, S. Styer, A. Wewer, M. Pfrommer, R. Zielinski, C. Rhode, J. Purcell, R. Rick. Fourth Row: T. Prendergost, G. Seiders, D, Wolfe, W. Tokarski, R. Sockel, J. Post, A. Speece, Sockel, E. Salvatore, S. Sauer. COD J. Flower . . . American Beauty Rose Motto . . . The path ot honor lies open to all.' Colors . . . Green and White Office machines get a daily workout. M. Karen takes a letter on the dictaphone and T. Eagen sets her fingers flying on a calculator, while C, Popp and M. Seytert set a stencil for a guidance bulletin. Seniors Like Gaul we were divided into three parts. Over- crowded conditions torced the usual tour-divisioned seniors into three homerooms, htty and more to a room, but each upperclassman with enough space to think, turn around, pack his books, and rest his feet. The three-bell dismissal relieved congestion in locker rooms, where the boys bent four times a day to-the bottom locker! And then on through the year we experienced all the wonderful things that seniors ot previous years had told us about-the patron drive tor the yearbook, the work and worry of the college entrance exams, the excitement that comes with the aptitude tests and, with it all, the good times. Ot special note were the Friday night dances with their extra splash of holiday decora- tion. Draftsmen J. Wierzlsicki, G, Smith, R. Holland, T. together to test their skill at reading blueprints, lrnpink, C. Feicht, R. Tessier, and J. Swiezok huddle -3 X 'X si 20 9' ! Y 1 4,,ff IT at iii: it 0 S ,f I-f Plying books, instruments, and charts, Seniors grind through a study of weights and rneasurcs Daring Dior Chagrin broke out like the measles when, come January 3, no member of the male species was allowed to come to class without a dress shirt and tie-sleeves to the wrists and tie to the Adam's apple. The girls had dress troubles, too, when black satin blouses refused to look their prettiest on the senior class pix, Troopina to Loring's for a double-take, the gals found a more youthful sport iacket and white scarf to replace the more sophisticated black. Two sizes of class hats, usually referred to as too big or TOO small , were bigger and smaller than last year's but under their shadow we did manage to see the Reading Fair for ten cents. Never again for ten coppers! l'low's this for a shot in the arm? G. Civita demonstrates hypoderrnic technique on M. Rochtashel. Two hundred students prostrated for ci shot of GG the next Dr. Ralph Mulligan, in charge of the Preprofessional Course, and thirty-two other doctors and nurses on the St. Joseph Hospi- tal Staff lectured to seniors on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. X N I .: 1l a i?f?' . Lady of Spain, l adore you, twangs C. O'Brien on his tablet. S. Kane plays it up with a shawl. Rat-a-tat-tat Body by Fischer has nothing on Lamp' by lvlascirelli or Shoebox by Sabatuccif' Why should one mean more than the other when self-expression is the thing these days. As early as 8:45 Larry Kerber had opened the windows and the Arts and Crafts boys were hard QT work, sawing, hammering, driliing, painting. 'there were bird houses and tlower boxes for nature lovers, napkin holders, cookie containers, shoe boxes, lamps, and Son or moi? A French crossword puzzle challenges B. Mclfeone and C. Kushmore to better their francais vocabulaire. magazine racks for the more domestic minded, and specially-designed model cars and planes, rocking chair sewing kits and Swiss bell tpwers. While the boys worked against a backdrop of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'f academic stu- dents daubed upstairs. A new mural for each season of the year, bulletin board displays for the homerooms, poster contests, work in plaster ot Paris and paper- mache helped to release their artistic talent. With the coming of spring wrens found improved housing are the craftsmen. Lamp by Kruszewski and Mascirelli. conditions on Central's campus. J. Sabatucci and E. Senlcowski , I X NV To test their accuracy and speed P. Killinger and B. Esser race B. Slowik's stop-watch. Forensics had been on Central's mind for a long time. So Father Schulte formed a debate Club, called it the Forensic Union , and became its moderator. He mustered twelve boys who practiced on Wednesdays and wrote and revised speeches on the other days. With tour weeks of preparation three of The boys, and one girl, traveled to Philadelphia to make their initial appearance in the Marian Oratorical Contest. ln competition with 55 students from i2 other schools they captured tour prizes. Elizabeth Kozlay, who had During a panel discussion literary critics D. Hohl, G. Flemming, E. Oudinot, G. Sallett, and V. Zimmerman pry into the works GD A -..A .7 Applied Math boys investigate ci big wheel. With the radius found by J. Bilger and J. Didyoung, L. Kerber calculates the circumference. Words from the Wise been taken along for good luck, won the trophy. John Christel, Ronald Sagnella, and Frank Swienclcovvski placed third, fourth, and eighth respectively. Other members ot the debating club were Seniors B. Ambrose, M. Conlon, B. Melcher, R. Winters, and Juniors J. Arentz, A. Arnold, lvl. Boland, R. Boone, T. Fabian. Four days after the event in Philadelphia, in the Democracy Contest sponsored by the Berks County Jaycees, Elizabeth won a SLOOO scholarship to Seton Hill College, Greenburg, Pennsylvania. d private life of Lord Byron. 73 Centralma Award ,...,c , L.. A i ffl,- ,free rw. , ' Xian-n-pr! Top trumpet In the band, student band director, crack intielder, rep- resentative, member of the Student Council and chief cropper on the Centralma staff catalogue our ED SENKOWSKI as a remarkable personality. Through this colorama of activity Ed remained quietly poised and meticulously groomed. His wit and gentle friendliness drew him to the hearts of his fellow Centrolites. Editor-in-chief of Hillside Echoes, NANCY LOUGHNEY tucked the paper in at tive o'clock and pulled out for Pottstown in her blue Chevy. Journalist to the finger tips, Nancy had o remarkable yen for demo- cratic supervision. Shelapproved with a quiet smile, censored with infinite respect for her staffers' feelings, and let the honor fall where it would. With it all, Nancy managed to pocket sixteen honor cards. BENJAMIN AMBROSE was a Latin scholar with a variety of other interests. Shy but always the perfect gentleman, he performed his duties as Recording Secretory of the Student Council with on air of responsibility. Always C1 Central man to the Core, Ben managed the business end of Hillside ECl'l0QS and rounded out his program with football, track, and basketball managing. 74- Music is VALERIE ZIMMERMANS first love. Before and after school hours Val haunted the band room where she kept the library in order, sang with the Bel-Tones, rehearsed with the orchestra, and maneuvered as drum major. Her whirlwind program included the Reading Phil- harmonic Orchestra. From 4 P. M. until somewhere in the late hours Valerie typed and wrote copy for the yearbook. But extra-curricular activities kept out of her report cards where the marks ranged from 95 to 99. - has Y Mis- fi - . if-'Y WI' CHARLES HAAGE'S ability to organize, to make clear-cut decisions, and to chase the blues away made him editor-in-chief of CENTRALMA A sure-fire leader Charles was a member of the Student Association for three years and chairman of the Junior Prom. Elected to be king of x the Junior Prom, he displayed as much charm as any young monarch L A hard working student Chas came out near the top. For diversion he 4 x, 8 vii, K - sang with the boy's chorus and rooted wildly at the games. ...E i P i ,ci .. 1 3 We i V 4- . A M - 7- -T- Q we wx' Lg, Es g '95 A quiet exterior belied the active program HELEN STUMHOFER set herself at Central. Her triple duty as prootreader, photography editor, and contact man on the Centralma staff marked Helen as the most valuable member of the year. Precision, dependability and mastery of difficult situations placed her among the cream scholastically. .M ,., 1- M, ff7 f'E- N w.,. .N 1 ihzlifgf. The yearbook statt presents the CENTRALMA AWARD to these seniors for outstanding cooperation and devotion to the scholastic and extracurricular program at Central. 75 P. BENJAMIN AMBROSE 415 Columbia Street St. Margaret Parish Student Association: Council Member 3, Recording Secretary 4. Honor Student: 4. Publication: Hillside Echoes 3-4. Debate Club: 4. Athletics: Varsity Football 2, Track I-2-3-4, Basketball Manager 2-3. JANICE R. ANDERSON Fleetwood, R. D. No. 2 St. Mary Parish, Evansville Music: Band 2-3-4, Chorus 3-4. KATHARINE R. ASCHENBRENNER 24I North Eleventh Street St. Paul Parish Student Association: Associate Representative 2-4. Honor Student: I-2-3-4. Maiorette: 2-3. I WILLIAM G. BENNETHUM 432 North Tenth Street St. Paul Parish The Class I 0 0 ROSEMARIE A. BERARDINELLI 7 Walnut Street, Pottstown St. Aloysius Parish JOSEPH J. BILGER 543 Moss Street St. Joseph Parish Athletics: Freshman Football I, Track I. WILLIAM R. BILLINGER l45I-53 -Friedensburg Road, Stony Creek Mills St. Catharine of Siena Parish Publication: Hillside Echoes 3. Music: Band I-2-3, Orchestra 2-3-4. IRENE M. BILLMAN 809 Greenwich Street Q St. Joseph Parish 76 ,X DAVID G. BRENEISER St. Paul Parish , Varsity Football 3-4. 1826 Cotton Street Honor Student: 2. Athletics: Freshman Football 1 gb Fasomcic A. BURNS ' X 1241 Perry Street St. Joseph Parish PRISCILLA l. BURNS 1030 Cherry Street Music: Chorus 4. St. Peter Parish JOSEPH W. BUTZER 1015 Chestnut Street Athletics: Varsity Football 3-4, Junior Varsity Basketball 1-2, Varsity Basketball 3-4. St. Paul Parish :Fw Q' .Q 1748 Madison Avenue 5 101 Dayton Street, Phoenixville JOHN 716 Warren Street Athletics: Freshman Football 1 JOHN 105 Park Road, Wyomissing Student Association: Treasurer Club: 4. 77 19 . Q :..: wx, 1 of 1955 PATRICIA S. CACCESE St. Margaret Parish Music: Chorus 4. Maiorette: 2-3. Maiarette Lieutenant: 4. JOANNA B. CAPPELLA St. Mary Parish R. CARABELLO St. Margaret Parish , Varsity Football 2-3-4, Track l-2-3-4. T. CHRISTEL Sacred Heart Parish 4. Publication: Centralma 3. Debate - --HM -Y,-Us-nw FRANCES C. CICHOWICZ 1024 Muhlenberg Street St. Mary Parish Music: Chorus 3-4. Maiorette: 3. Maiorette Sergeant: 4. Color Guard: 2. GERALDINE M. CIVITA 305 Butter Lane, Mt. Penn St. Catharine of Siena Parish Publication: Hillside Echoes 4, The Little Echo 4. Music: Chorus 4. Cheerleader: 2-3-4. .-A 4-L . wi . ' :iii-. th G n Y . ,.,., ,.,. i . K . MICHAEL F. CONLON 1244 CGfbOI'1 Street St, Margaret Parish Publications: Hillside Echoes 3. Debate Club: 4. Athletics: Junior Varsity Basketball 2, Junior Varsity Football 2, Football Manager 1. ROCCO J. COTELLESE, JR. 220 South Street, Pottstown St. Aloysius Parish Music: Band 1. ANNAKAY CRAWFORD 135 East Lancaster Avenue, Shllllngton St. John Baptist de LaSalle Parish Honor Student: 3-4. Music: Chorus 2-3-4, Bel-Tones 2-3-4. ROSEMARY CRAWFORD 135 East Lancaster Avenue, Shllllngton St. John Baptist de LaSalle Parish Honor Student. 3 4. Music. Chorus 2-3-4, Bel-Tones 2-3-4. JAMES P. CURTIN 105 Buttonwood Street St. Margaret Parish Athletics: Varsity Football 2-3-4. ALICE M. DALY 1213 North Thirteenth Street St. Joseph Parish Honor Student: 2. Music: Orchestra 1. Athletics: Junior Varsity Basket- ball 1, Varsity Basketball 2-3-4. 78 ' A CONSTANCE M. DALY 1324 Dauphin Avenue, Wyomissing Sacred Heart Parish Publications: Hillside Echoes 2-3-4. Music: Chorus 4. s 0 MARY ELLEN DALY 1213 North Thirteenth Street St. Joseph Parish A Music: Chorus 3-4. N L i, sa. 1:-ii . , CAROL E. DEASE 356 North Eleventh Street St. Paul Parish -.ef Student Association: Representative 2-3, Council Member 4. Honor Student: 1-2-3-4. Publications: Centralma 4. 1 -4-s. 'X if . if Ni qc HELEN M. DERBY Royersford, R. D. No. 1 St. Eleanor Parish, Collegeville JOSEPHINE A. DEVERA 314 Miller Street St. Mary Parish X JOHN T. DIDYOUNG A 424 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hyde Park Holy Guardian Angels Parish - Music: Band 1-2-3-4. Athletics: Freshman Football 1, Varsity Football 2-3-4. dear Lord J I THOMAS l.. DOOLEY 515 Windsor Street St. Margaret Parish Student Association: Associate Representative l. Athletics: Freshman Football l, Varsity Football 2-3-4. CLAUDIA 1. DOYLE Reading, R. D. No. 4 St. Catharine of Siena Parish Honor Student: 2. Music: Orchestra l-2-3-4. 79 ROBERT M. DREIBELBIS 520 South l5V2 Street St. Paul Parish Honor Student: l-2-3-4. Publications: Hillside Echoes 4. Music: Band l. Athletics: Junior Varsity Basketball l, Varsity Basketball 2-3-4. JUDITH A. DUTTON 32 East Fourth Street, Pottstown St. Aloysius Parish Honor Student: I-2-3. Publications: Hillside Echoes 2-3-4. MARY THERESA EAGEN l4ll Salina Street, Laureldale Holy Guardian Angels Parish BARBARA A. ENDLER Reinholds, R. D. No. l Sacred Heart Parish Honor Student: l-2-3-4. Publications: Hillside Echoes 2-3-4. Music: Chorus 2-3. for memories 'Ur BARBARA A. ESSER 341 South Eighth Street Cheerleader: 2. DOROTHY R. ESSIG Reading, R. D. No. 3 St. Catharine of Siena Parish Honor Student: l-2-3. Music: Band 2-3-4. Cheerleader: 2-3. GERALD D. EVANS 329 South Wyomissing Avenue, Shillington St. John Baptist de LaSalle Parish WILLIAM J. FALLER 635 North Thirteenth Street St. Paul Parish Student Association: Associate Representative l-3. Athletics: Track l-2-3-4, Freshman Football l. 80 ,-Y,-v-1--. .7-.....,-.vm .,... Y , ---:W f--- . - ,,,.1,.,,.N,,Tm,,,,,,,,,,..,. ,www V if ROBERT J. FLANAGAN H14 North Thirteenth Street St. Joseph Parish Honor Student: I-2. Music: Band i-2. THOMAS H. FLANNERY l250 Hill Road St. Peter Parish Athletics: Freshman Football l, Football Manager 3. GREGORY F. FLEMMING i042 Green Street St. Paul Parish Music: Band I-2-3-4, Orchestra 3-4. Athletics: Junior Varsity Basketball 2. PATRICIA A. FORDYCE 6l7 Carsonia Avenue, Pennside St. Catharine of Siena Parish Color Guard: 2-3. Color Corporal: 4. ANNE M. FARRELL Post Ollice Box 5, Zieglersville St. Mary Parish, Delphi Honor Student: l. THOMAS G. FAUST 539 North Tenth Street St. Paul Parish Student Association: Council Member 4. Music: Band l-2-3-4, Orches- tra 4. Athletics: Freshman Football l, Varsity Football 2-3-4, Varsity Basketball 3-4, Track l-2-3-4. CARL E. FEICHT l02l Buttonwood Street St. Paul Parish PAUL J. FIRING Pottstown, R. D. Q18 St. Aloysius Parish Music: Band l. that linger .......... 81 ANN MARIE FRANEY 95I North Ninth Street St. Joseph Parish Music: Orchestra I-2-3-4. JOHN L. FRANK 1039 North Twelfth Street St. Joseph Parish Student Association: Representative 4. MARY ANNE T. FREEBURN 726 Reading Avenue, West Reading Sacred Heart Parish Music: Band 2. GEORGE H. GANTERT 450 North Eleventh Street St. Paul Parish each test and quiz PATRICIA E. GLEMBLOCKI 23 Trebor Place, Wyomissing Sacred Heart Parish Student Association: Associate Representative 2, Representative 3, Vice- President 4. Honor Student: I'2-3-4, BARBARA A. GONCHER 310 Summit Avenue S.S, Cyril and Methodius Parish Publications: Hillside Echoes 4. CARMELA A. GUIDARA 802 Chestnut Street Music: Chorus 2-3-4. Holy Rosary Parish 82 7'Il PATRICIA P. GUSAVAGE 2558 Perkiomen Avenue St. Catharine of Siena Parish Music: Chorus 2-3-4. BERNARDINE M. GUTHIER 522 South Ninth Street SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish CHARLES A. HAAGE 3 W ITH. I049 North Ninth Street St. Joseph Parish A ' Student Association: Representative 2, Council Member 3, Corresponding A --'- Q, Secretary 4. Honor Student: I-2-3. Publications: Centralma 4. Music: 2 . 1 Chorus 4. . . 1 J WINIFRED A. HALLMAN 431 Pine Street St. Peter Parish Music: Chorus 4. Maiorette: 2. t each lesson learned ROBERT F. HENNESSEY IO42 Schuylkill Road, Pottstown St. Aloysius Parish Honor Student: I-2-4. Music: Band I. BARBARA A. HENRICH II59 Church Street St. Margaret Parish Student Association: Representative I, Associate Representative 3. Honor Student: 2-3-4. Music: Band I-2-3-4, Orchestra I-2-3-4. PATRICIA A. HERB Reading, R. D. .ffl St. John Baptist de LaSalle Parish Athletics: Junior.Varsity Basketball I, Varsity Basketball 2. .IACQUELINE F. HERNANDEZ I02I North Ninth Street St. Joseph Parish Music: Orchestra I-2-3-4, Chorus 4. 83 honor cards 2-3-4. fr I i 3 2I8 East Penn Avenue, Wernersville Music: Chorus 4. DAVID J. HOHL 138 Clymer Street Honor Student: 2-4. Athletics: Track I-3. St. Paul Parish ROBERT J. HOLLAND Sacred Heart Parish THOMAS G. IMPI NK 403 North Tenth Street Athletics: Football Manager 3-4. St. Paul Parish EDWARD T. JABLONSKI 427 South Eleventh Street Athletics: Baseball I-2-3-4, Varsity Basketball I-2-3-4, Freshman Foot- ball I, Varsity Football 2-3-4. St. Mary Parish THERESA P, JENDRZEJEWSKI I368 Perkiomen Avenue St. Mary Parish SUZANNE J. KANE 229 Revere Boulevard, Lincoln Park St. John Baptist de LaSalle Parish WILLIAM R. KASE 7I9 Mulberry Street St. Joseph Parish Student Association: Representative I. Athletics: Junior Varsity Basket- ball I-2, Varsity Basketball 3-4, Freshman Football I, Varsity Football LAWRENCE F. KERBER I45 North Eighth Street St. Paul Parish 84 I . W yi . - R r ss . . IIIII felt letters i FLORENCE R. KIEDEISCH Reading, R. D. :HS4 St. Catharine of Siena Parish PATRICIA R. KILLINGER 935 Robeson Street St. Joseph Parish Music: Orchestra l-2-3-4, Chorus 2-3-4. JOAN A. KOGUT H56 Spruce Street St. Mary Parish Student Association: Representative 4. Honor Student: l-3-4. Publica- tions: Hillside Echoes 3-4. Music: Chorus 2-3-4, Bel-Tones 2-3-4. MADELEINE A. KOREN l726 Fairview Street SS. Cyril and Methoduus Parish Honor Student:3. class rings ELIZABETH A. KOZLAY 135-A South Tenth Street SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish Honor Student 2-3-4, Publications: Hillside Echoes 2-3-4. Music: Band 2-3-4, Orchestra 2-3-4, Chorus 2-3-4. RAYMOND D. KRASINSKI 329 High Street, Phoenixville Holy Trinity Parish Honor Student: l-2-3. ALBERT P. KRUSZEWSKI 328 South Thirteenth Street St. Mary Parish Athletics. Varsity Track 3. BARBARA J. KULCHINSKY I974 Woodvale Avenue, Mt. Penn St. Catharine of Siena Parish Honor Student: l-2-3. 85 and hats MARY LOUISE KUNTZ 436 Pine Street St. Peter Parish Music: Band I-2-3. CELESTE A. KUSHMORE 408 Freidensburg Road, Mt. Penn St. Catharine of Siena Parish Music: Orchestra I-2-3-4. PATRICIA A. LEITHAM T335 Locust Street St. Joseph Parish Honor Student: 2. Music: Chorus 3-4. ALBERT C. LELLIG I973 Woodvale Avenue, Mt. Penn St. Catharine of Siena Parish winning teams DONALD E. LINETTE I305 North Twelfth Street St. Joseph Parish Athletics: Interclass Track 3-4, Varsity Track 3-4. NANCY E. LOUGHNEY Wilson and Mt. Vernon Streets, Pottstown St. Aloysius Parish Honor Student: I-2-344. Publications: Hillside Echoes 2-3-4. Music: Chorus 3-4. TERRENCE P. MCDEVITT II North Twenty-Third Street, Mt. Penn St. Catharine of Siena Parish Honor Student: I-2-3-4. Athletics: Freshman Football I. HELEN T. MCFADDEN 1220 Green Street St. Peter Parish Music: Chorus 2-3-4. 86 MARY ELLEN MCFADDEN 422 Oak Terrace, West Reading Sacred Heart Parish Athletics: Varsity Basketball 2-3-4. JOHN F. MCGOEY - 33 South Twenty-Fourth Street, Mt, Penn St. Catharine of Siena Parish 3-4, Bel-Tones 3-4. Athletics: Junior Varsity Basketball 2. BARBARA D. McKEONE 702 Carsonia Avenue, Pennside St. Catharine of Siena Parish Student Association: Associate Representative 2, Council Member 34 Honor Student: l-2-4. Publications: Hillside Echoes 2-3-4. Music: Chorus JOSEPH L. MCLAUGHLIN 524 South Fifteenth Street St. Peter Parish Student Association: Representative 3. Honor Student 2-3-4. Publications Hillside Echoes 3-4. Athletics: Baseball 2-3-4. able staffs KATHLEEN A. MALRIAT l020 Church Street St. Margaret Parish Publications: Hillside Echoes 3-4. Music: Band 2-3-4, Orchestra l-2-3-4. FRANK J. MASCIRELLA 3ll Chestnut Street Holy Rosary Parish Music: Band l-2-3-4, Orchestra 3-4. Athletics: Baseball 2, Track 4. MICHAEL G. MATUS lOl Oak Lane, Stony Creek Mills St, Catharine of Siena Parish BARBARA A. MATUSZAK ll08 Spruce Street St. Mary Parish Music: Chorus 3-4. 87 I MONICA M. MAZURKIEWICZ I222 Spruce Street St. Mary Parish Student Association: Representative 2, Council Member 4. Honor Stu- dent: 2-3. Music: Bel-Tones 4, Chorus 4. J. BARRY MELCHER 936 Franklin Street, Wyomissing Sacred Heart Parish Debate Club: 4. Athletics: Varsity Football 3. TH ELMA O. MORGANTI 4250 Eighth Avenue, Temple Holy Guardian Angels Parish Music: Orchestra I-2-3-4, Band 2-3-4. MARY ANN MULLEN I238 Eckert Avenue St. Peter Parish Music: Chorus 3-4. Freshman Day , , , PATRICIA A. MULLIGAN 467 Birch Street St. Paul Parish Music: Chorus 2-4. Q' JAMES C. NAWA 3250 Harrison Avenue, Muhlenburg Park Holy Guardian Angels Parish Athletics: Baseball 2. ELIZABETH R. NEIMAN 423 Birch Street St. Paul Parish Cheerleader: 2. 'Ii ELIZABETH A. NOBLE Mount Laurel Avenue, Temple Holy Guardian Angels Parish 88 CYNTHIA E. NOLL l4I South Ninth Street St. Paul Parish LAWRENCE W. NORMAN 912 Pear Street St. Margaret Parish Athletics: Freshman Football I, Varsity Football 2-3-4. CORNELIUS J. O'BRlEN 927 North Ninth Street Student Association: Associate Representative 3-4. ELIZABETH M. OUDINOT 927 Robeson Street St. Joseph Parish Music: Chorus 3. Joseph Parish doggie roasts ANGELA R. PIZZUTELLI 733 Columbia Avenue, Temple Holy Guardian Angels Parish Honor Student: 2-3-4. CONSTANCE R. POPP IO27 Washington Street St, Paul Pqrish Honor Student: I-2-3-4. Publications: Hillside Echoes 3-4. C. BRANDT POST II74 Garfield Avenue, Wyomissing Sacred Heart Parish Music: Band l. Athletics: Varsity Football 2-3-4, Baseball 2, Track 3. ROBERT F. POULESON II26 Church Street St. Margaret Parish Athletics: Freshman Football I, Varsity Football 4, Junior Varsity Bas- ketball l. 89 JAMES F. POWERS 1038 Moss Street St. Joseph Parish Athletics: Freshman Football I, Varsity Football 2-3-4, Freshman Track, Junior Varsity Basketball 2, Varsity Basketball 3. MARGARET K. PURCELL 1421 Van Steffy Avenue, Wyomlsslng Sacred Heart Parish Honor Student: 1, Music: Chorus 4. Cheerleader: 3-4. crowded lockers ANN MARIE REARDEN 910 Pear Street St. Margaret Parish 'Q Publications: Hillside Echoes 3-4. Athletics: Basketball Manager 1-2-3-4. JEANETTE M. REBER Reading, R. D. if? St. Paul Parish Athletics: Junior Varsity Basketball 2. FRANCES H. RICHARDS 1332 Good Street St. Paul Parish Music: Chorus 2-3-4. MARY ANN ROCKTASHEL 315 West Oley Street St. Margaret Parish Music: Chorus 2-3-4. THERESA M. ROMANOVIC 346 Pine Street SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish Publications: Hillside Echoes 3-4. Music: Chorus 4. MARY ANN ROTUNDO 140 Morgantown Road Holy Rosary Parish Publications: Hillside Echoes 3-4. Music: Bel-Tones 2-3-4. 90 JOSEPH E. SABATUCCI H45 Beaumont Avenue, Temple Holy Guardian Angels Parish Student Association. Associate Representative 3, Council Member 4 GLORIA A. SALLETT 913 Brighton Avenue, Pennside St. Catharine of Siena Parish Music: Chorus l-2-3-4, Bel-Tones 3-4. JAMES F. SCHERER 205 Mayer Avenue, Pennsnde St. Catharine of Siena Parish Publications: Centralma 4. Athletics: Track l. JOHN F. SCHOLL 2262 Downing Street St. Margaret Parish Music: Chorus 2-3, Band I-2. Athletics: Baseball 2 JUDlTH E. SCHMIDT 542 Moss Street St. Paul Parish busy 0 Q halls THEODORE S. SEAMAN B44 Locust Street St. Joseph Parish EDWARD J. SENKOWSKI lB52 Perkiomen Avenue St. Catharine of Siena Parish Student Association: Representative 3, Council Member 4. Publications Centralma 3-4. Music: Band 2-3-4, Orchestra 4, Chorus 3-4. Athletics: Baseball I-2-3-4. 91 v-fry-pp--1vy-1w-v--- - ---yv. MARY LOU SEYFERT l24 Jeflerson Street St. Peter Parish Student Association: Representative 4. Honor Student: l-2-3-4. Music: Chorus 2-4. Maiarette: 2-3. Maiorette Captain: 4. GEORGE M. SKUCZAS 727 South Seventeenth Street St. Anthony Parish Athletics: Junior Varsity Basketball 2, Varsity Basketball 3-4. PAUL A. SLAPIKAS l6l2 North Eleventh Street St. Paul Parish Athletics: Freshman Football l, Baseball Manager l-2, Track 3-4, Basket- ball 4. BARBARA A. SLOWIK 923 Spruce Street St. Mary Parish Publications: Centralma 4. Music: Chorus 2-4. the proms I O GERALD L. SMITH 315 Moss Street St. Paul Parish MARY ELLEN SMITH 314 Dorchester Avenue, Lincoln Park St.. John Baptist de LaSalle Parish Music: Chorus 2-4. Color Guard: 3-4. MICHAEL J. SOSH 647 Pine Street SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish Athletics: Baseball 2-3-4. CAROLINE A. SPIEGEL 1038 Walnut Street St. Paul Parish 92 HELEN M. STUMHOFER 263 Linden Street Sf. paul parish Honor Student: l-2-3-4. Publications: Cenralma 4. Music: Chorus 4. Color Guard: 2-3. Color Sergeant: 4. ROSEMARIE D. SUGLIA 424 Hazel Street Holy Rosary Parish Honor Student: 2. Publications: Hillside Echoes 2-3-4. Music: Chorus 4. FRANCIS S. SWIENCKOWSKI 3501 Woodland Avenue St. Catharine of Siena Parish Student Association: Associate Representative 4. Publications: Centralma 3-4. Debate Club: 4. Music: Chorus 3-4, Band 3-4. JOHN F. SWIEZAK 1028 Muhlenberg Street St. Mary Parish Publications: The Little Echo 4. BI7 Church Street Music: Glee Club l-2-3. A ketball 3. 532 Laurel Street LOUIS E. STESLOW St. Margaret Parish thletics: Varsity Football l-2-3-4, Varsity Bas DORIS B. STRAKA SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish PAULINE H. STRAKA 226 South Tenth Street SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish JAMES F. STRUBLE 203 Fritztown Road, Lincoln Park St. John Baptist de LaSalle Parish Student Association: Representative 2. Honor Student: 2. May crowning nu' -F1 93 I GEORGENE A. TEMPLIN I204 North Front Street St. Margaret Parish Music: Chorus 2-4. RAYMOND W. TESSIER 5307 Allentown Pike, Temple St. Paul Parish Athletics: Football Manager 3. FRANCIS J. TOYE 345 Windsor Street St. Margaret Parish Music: Band I. Athletics: Intramural Basketball 3. LORRAINE C. UCZYNSKI 320 South Twelfth Street St. Mary Parish Honor Student: I-2-3. Publications: Hillside Echoes 4. marble stairs FRANCIS J. URBAN 442 South Sixth Street SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish Student Association: Council Member 3, President 4. Honor Student: I-2-3-4. Publications: Centralma 4. NANCY C. VATH 2232 Raymond Avenue Holy Guardian Angels Parish Music: Band I-2-3, Orchestra 3, Chorus 3-4. GERALDINE M. WEISS 710 Schuylkill Avenue St. Margaret Parish Honor Student: 3. Publications: Hillside Echoes 4. Music: Chorus 2-3-4, Band l-2-3-4, Orchestra 4, Bel-Tones 4. 94 f ' ' RTKWQSYYW-l'K'f'3f'r'+'- V J ' . . , ,,kb .LN FLORENCE T. WIECHECKI .. izik i740 Mineral Spring Road St. Mary Parish A Publications: Hillside Echoes 2-3. Music: Chorus 4. A.. JOHN J. wizizzaicici i y 320 South Seventeenth Street St. Mary Parish fl 5 33 Music: Band 2. A - I .Q f DARLENE M. WINK Blandon Holy Guardian Angels Parish Honor Student 3. Publications: Hillside Echoes 3. Music: Chorus 3-4. ' RAYMOND E. WINTERS 38 Endlich Avenue, Mt. Penn St. Catharine of Siena Parish Debate Club: 4. Music: Chorus 3-4. +5 A - f if s .f -I EN? and graduation. ROBERT T. WRIGHT 616 North Twenty-sixth Street St. Catharine of Siena Parish Music: Chorus 3-4. MARGARET J. YAHNER 2004 Steuben Road St. Catharine of Siena Parish Publications: Hillside Echoes 3-4. Music: Chorus 4. Athletics: Junior Var- sity Basketball 2, Varsity Basketball 3-4. Color Guard: 3. VALERIE J. ZIMMERMAN Reading, R. D. Q3 St. Catharine of Siena Parish Honor Student: l-2-3-4. Publications: Centralma 4. Music: Orchestra I-2- 3-4, Chorus I-2-3-4, Bel-Tones 2-3-4. Majorette: 2-3. Drum Maior 4. 95 The Memories The smooth mosaic ot school activities reflects grad and under- classmen in a sparkling harmonious whole. Want a doggie? It's a little charred and crisp, but the gcliety and laughter is a good relish. Swishing skirts, lilting music, swaying bodies-around and around we go to the rhythm of proms with gay lights, beating hearts. Here we climb on the rungs of friendship to a happier life. Perhaps our pockets were not capacious enough for a Dior or Schiaparelli model, but the warm intimacy created by the chatter over the fashion show lifted us a grade on clothes selection. Queen of the Angels, Gur Lady smiled upon her flowering May court and gently drew our eyes and hearts to a better world. We'll Cherish Most ,Hs Ye K CJ, 'vw-u- N- Wihnnrp, 1..-mis Standing by his favorite plane at Reading Municipal Airport Robert Pouleson watches a TWA plane taxi down the runway. Just window shopping , say C. Dease, Director of Nurses and B. McKeone, Superintendent of St. Joseph's Hospital. X-'I Puffing on an EI Ropo relaxes acting princi- pal C. Haage. High and Mighty Observing Youth Day on April 28, the Council of Civic Clubs invited seventeen Centralites to fill County offices. Benjamin Ambrose-Councilman Robert Wright-City Cierk William Kase-Captain of Detectives Michael Conlon--City Engineer Robert Pouleson-Airport Superintendent Reading municipal Airport Cornelius O'Brien-Assistant Fire Chief Robert Dreibelbis-Superintendent of Recrea- tion Carol Dease-Director of Nurses St. Joseph's Hospital Barbara McKeone-Superintendent St. Joseph's Hospital William Billinger-Director, Berks County Board of Assistance Valerie Zimmerman-Secretary, Reading Tu- berculosis Asso. Nancy Loughney-Secretary, Berks County Association for the Blind Edward Senkowski-Manager Employment Service Francis Urban-Postmaster CSpeakerl Charles Haage-Principal, Central Catholic High School Michael Sash-Secretary of the Merchants' Division of Chamber of Commerce K' . ,-s Assistant Fire Chief O'Brien fiddles while he waits for Rome to burn. James SCh3f9f MUnUQ5f Radio Big shots gather for lunch at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel to talk over troubles 99 1 CENTRALMA staff representative James Scherer extends congratulations to David Klemmer, Grand Prize Winner, from Reading High School. David captured the prize for his Anatomy of Snakes. Happy after a victorious day are Centralites who stole the show by winning over half the prizes. First Row: V. Zimmerman, H. Stumhofer, C. Dcase, K. Aschenbrenner, A. Daly, B. Henrich R. Suglia. Second Row: J. Manzolillo, J. Janiszevvski, M. Drexler, ...mi ...Mr-U. ...... . ..,.,,, v-me 1 , . 1-mlm. :N For their model of a Caissan, Alice Daly and Katherine Aschenbrenner rated second place ribbons. M. Harrigan, M. Yahner, S. Styer, R. Rick, R. Young, B. Drexler, Third Row: M. Boland, M. Zimmerman, E. Salvatore, D. Sodere luncl, J, Gyomber, A. Arnold, R, Winters. Top Row: J. Braun, M. Conlon, M. Killinger. tl Sister Joseph Marie had a field day at the Science Fair. Here Sister adjusts an arc lamp for which her student Joseph Gyomber won a first place medal. Thirty-one Centralites won prizes at the third annual Reading-Berks Science Fair held in the ballroom of the Abraham Lincoln Hotel on Friday, April 22. First Prizes Joseph Gyomber-Arc Lamp Mary Drexler and Jeanette Janiszewski-Structure of an Atom Katherine Aschenbrenner and Alice Daly-Model of a Caisson Second Prizes Margaret Yahner-Conservation Michael Zimmerman-Tesla Coil John Braun-Four-Cycle Gasoline Engine Eugene Salvatore and Gregory Seiders-Electrostatic Generator Helen Stumhofer, Carol Dease, and Valerie Zimmerman -Processing of Petroleum Peter Kaminslci and William Kuhns-Blast Furnace Suzanne Styer and Rosemary Rick-Soil Testing Hi Fi Kneeling to get a better view of Matthew Boland's proiect on Stalagmites and Stalactites of Subterranean Caverns are Gloria Sallett and Robert Pouleson. Third Prizes Anthony Arnold-Heat Pump Michael Conlon and Raymond Winters-Optical Illusion Joanne Manzolillo and Barbara Drexler-Model Volcano Honorable Mention Matthew Boland-Subterranean Caverns David Soderlund-Detection of Radio-activity Thomas Faust-Prehistoric Landscape Michael Killinger-Model of the Golden Gate Bridge Barbara Henrich and Rosemarie Suglia-Miniature Tele- vision Studio Madeline l-lorrigan, Rosalie Young, and Barbara Plank- Physical Map of Pennsylvania Sister Joseph Marie, Sister M. Casimir, and Sister M. Clare supervised the proiects of the Central students. March 4-Eight ex-Centralites representing several graduating classes returned to their Alma Mater with the St. Joseph College Glee Club to serenade the students. W. Harrer, S. Albert, P. Gibilisco, R. Noll, J. McGlinn, B. Hofmann, D. Mc Keone, G. Prendergast, reminisce with Father Leichner after the songfest. November 24-Elizabeth Kazlay contributes her first place trophy, won at St. Joseph's Marian Year Oratorical Contest, to Father Leichner for the school trophy case. Other winners were F. Swienckawski, eighth place, R. Sagnella, fourth place, J. Christel, third place. Fr. Francis Schulte is the moderator of the Forensic Union. 102 f .ew N. E I 0' March 4-Hig publications. March 4-Ten yearbook and discussions. - 4 iv ' Y I . I A .. i U .rx ' Q , r f,.'5. ka Q :f - 5, h school gournalnsts exchange uns ond outs dos and donts of newspaper Q 'J' Sweet memories of the Night ot Golden Dreams. Golden The magic ot music-dreamy music-litted Juniors out ot the weary world ot mid-semester examinations and plomped them down on a big white cloud ot ballroom tantasia. lt was Saturday night, January 22, in the mirror-walled ballroom of the Berkshire Hotel, that Juniors celebrated their annual prom. They called it ci Night of Dreams and elected Thomas Prendergast and Lucy Lachina to reign as King and Queen for the evening. Dancing from 9 until i2 to the strains of Whitey Meisky's orchestra, Juniors and their friends built illusive castles against a nautical setting-draped fish nets studded with colored metallic sea horses and other marine life. Responsible tor prom organization were co-chairmen Dreams Thomas Prendergast and Lucy Lachina. Ann Hofmann headed the decorations committee, Stanley Bonk had charge ct tickets, Carol Lis, publicity, and Joyce Beard, entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Mullen, Dr. and Mrs. Edward Stoebenau, Dr. and Mrs. Steve Hydock, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tyle, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome LaManna, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Trexler, were chaperons for the evening. Faculty members attending the affair were the Rev. Raymond J. Leichner, Principal, the Rev. Joseph J. Friclcer, the Rev. Joseph Dickert, the Rev. Francis B. Schulte, the Rev. Robert M. Forst, and Mr. William Abramowicz. 104 King Thomas Prendergast crowns Queen Lucy Lochina. The junior class elected the couple io reign for the evening. Resting on the sidelines after cn hectic number on the floor are C. Lis, P. Miller, M. Boland, D. Adams, J. Beard, and T. Tucker. Rock 'n Roll takes overl O'Brien and Swienckowski take a fling at a snappy iiiterbug number. 1 Seniors warbling their last notes as members of the Bel-Tones are J. Kogut, M. Rotunda, E. Kozlay, G. Sallett, B. McKeone, G. Weiss, M. Mazurkiewicz, and R. Crawford. Booming the bass drum for the band is G. Flemming. Horns are M. Feist and H. Snyderg clarinets. T. Morganti and J. Anderson. X Royalty and Rhythm J. Litwln, T. 5. fe 2. 3. 4. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Pickle-dee-dee recite members of the verse speaking choir, auen, N. Zimmerman, and A. Martin. CONCERT La Folia ' Un Bel DI Praeludlum in E Minor al The Critic bl Inscription In the Cathedral of Lubeck Germany cl Flckle-dee-dee The Three Little Pigs Polka Brilliante ln Old Vienna CHORAL Ave Moria My Hero Honey Dat I Love So Well The Happy Wanderer How Can I Leave Thee Cape Cod Chantey Joshua Fit de Battle ob Jericho Davy Crockett ORCHESTRA Corelli-Sopkin G. Puccini Macbowell G. Henderson Contributed Guy F. Foreman H. Englemann Arr. by Paul C. Herfurth GROUPS Rev. John G. Zolondek Oscar Strauss Harry Freeman F. W. Moller Thuringian Folk Song American Sea Chantey Negro Spiritual George Bruns H. . 4.- FX T 'A W5 5 rg wb we S ,F r el K -J 4 X 'S Director Father Zolondek Volderl, vaIderal These happyxwonclerers from the boys chorua are: J. Pfelfer, M. Boland, G. Young, J. Cesorz, J. Braun, A. Arnold, R. Wright, and M. McQuilIen. . CONCERT BAND Alma Mater l. Llght Cavalry Overture 2. March of the Toys 3. King Cotton 4. ol Llttle Boy Blue Franz von Suppe Victor Herbert John P. Sousa Ethelbert Nevin bj My Heart Stood Still Rodgers-Hart cl Peosant's Dancing Day Slovak Folk Song 5. The Nutcracker Sulte Tschaikowsky 6. Teddy Bears' Picnic John Bratton 7. Hands Across the Sea 8. The Student Prlnce John P. Sousa Sigmund Romberg fi, 'S E 7 Heart of the orchestra, strlng players include K. Malrlat, C ' Pentz, A. Franey, and C. Kushmore. ' , 'Y 4' Moy Queen Katherine Asohenbrenner crowns Our Lady. 0 Crownmg Glory The Moy Court, followed by the Moy Queen, line up before their procession to the alfclr 108 . X JQT' . v !' mf? -- t-xp-r' wa . 1 if 4 My K.. ' in swf D J ' . ,,-w-s-..- K re A r is The Queen and her Court. First Row: l. Billman, D. Wink, N. Vath, H. Stumhofer, B. McKeone, H. McFadden. Second Row: V. Zimmerman, F. Kiedeisch, N. Loughney, L. Uczynski, C. Popp, D. Essig, B. Esser, C. Cushmore. Third Row: B. Kulchinsky, M. Yahner, B. Endler, K. Aschenbrenner, M. A. Mullen, W. Hallman, J. Hernandez. Traditional May Crowning ceremonies were held on Friday, May 20, in the school gym. The May Court's twenty May Queen, 1955 senior girls, in pastel evening gowns, carried colonial bouquets which they offered at the feet of Our Lady. Dressed in a bridal outfit, May Queen Katherine Aschen- brenner crowned Our Blessed Mother with a wreath of gardenias. During the Coronation the Bel-tones sang Father Zolondek's Ave Maria. Speaker for the occasion was Reverend John .l. lvers, assistant pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, West Reading. The festivities concluded with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Katherine Aschenbrenner Gathered around the Blessed Mother to place their bouquets at her feet are L. Uczynski, B. Kulchinsky, and C. Popp. - - it X- 109 . A . .1 .NWF- . S N-tlwx' At this point At last, we put the book to bed. All there is to do now is to tuck in this last sheet and to fly the envelope to St. Louis. lt's very quiet around the yearbook office this afternoon. Val is over in the gym running through a few numbers with the orchestra for Wednesday night's Musicale, and squeezing out her valed-ictory between the acts. The salutatory has Carol occupied in some corner where she's hugging a letter that confirms her S5,000 scholarship to Notre Dame. Speaking about letters-o packet has been sticking out of Jimmy's pocket for the past few days too. All we know is that it's from the Bishop of Georgia. The news is bound to break soon. Down in the music depart- ment Eddie's waving the baton at his band in a last big rehearsal, while Mary Lou warbles with the chorus. Back in the pharmacy, Frank is trying to compensate for all the hours he left his father alone mixing medicines and Francis is down with Father Schulte practicing his honor speech for graduation. To celebrate the end, Helen's distributing pieces of Dentine to several of her colleagues. Yes, it's unusually peaceful around here. And as I sit fiddling with my pencil, my thoughts wander back appreciatively to those who have been exceptionally kind to the CENTRALMA Staff. I would like to thank Father Leichner for his many favors too numerous to mention, Father Fricker for his sports photographs, Sister M. Roselda for managing the patron drive, Sisters M. Agnita and M. Clare for keeping an cccurate account of the money, Sister M. Edna for hints on art, Sister M. Rene and the HILLSIDE ECHOES staff for info. My special thanks, also, to the American Yearbook Company and to Mr. W. Mooney, our local re-presenta- tive, to Loring Studios, to Mr. Steiner of the Smith Cover Company, to Arnold's Book Bindery, to the Hollywood Film Service, to Jack O'Reilly for the dinner iackets and ties, to Mr. Lucia for the sportswear, to the Mrs. R. Summons, J. Daly, W. Smith, H. Zimmerman, and A. Bennett for making the girls' blouses. lt's all over now. Obviously there are shortcomings as there always will be when students fashion a book. This has been CENTRALMA'S first experience with offset, and it has presented problems peculiar to that process of printing. But the results of our best efforts are on that plane headed for St. Louis. We hope you'll enioy reading CENTRALMA when it comes back as much as we enioyed editing it. No more sessions in the lab, no more late hours in Room 22, no more press conferences, and no more photography tours. We will leave these and everything else connected with the word CENTRALMA to Patty Miller and her Junior staff whose trip to Villanova wili be the beginning of the i956 CENTRALMA. CHARLES HAAGE Editor-in-chief HELEN STUMHOFER Assistont Editor FRANCIS URBAN Sports Editor VALERIE ZIMMERMAN Copy Editor CAROL DEASE Art Editor JAMES SCHERER Photography Editor EDWARD SENKOWSKI Moke-up FRANK SWIENCKOSKI COPY MARY LOU SEYFERT Typist 1 955 Centralma Staff Rt. Rev. John N. Wachter, P.R., V.F. Rev. Raymond J. Leichner Very Rev. Leonard van Ackeren, O.S.B. Rev. Francis P. Adolf Rev. Alexander J. Alauskis Rev. Charles L. Allwein Rev. Stephen J. Bednarik Rev. William M. Begley Rev. H. Edward Conard Rev. Joseph J. Conway Rev. Bernard H. Creemers Rev. Joseph R. Dickert Rev. John S. Dunaiski Rev. Robert M. Forst Rev. Joseph J. Fricker Rev. John Gallagher Rev. Christopher J. Gibney Rev. Francis C. Gluntz Rev. Michael P. Kakos Rev. John S. Klapp Rev. James McCall Rev. Joseph J. McGrenra Rev. Henry D. McPeak Rev. Joseph M. Macek Rev. John Mirkun Rev. Leonard T. Miconi Rev. John A. Naia Rev. Raymond J. O'Donnell Rev. John F. X. O'Neill Rev. Walter J. Rees Rev. Francis B. Schulte Rev. Aloysius J. Schmid Rev. James A. Shea Rev. James A. Shea Rev. Francis B. Suchanek Rev. James P. Sullivan Rev Theodore C. Wagner, D.D., Ph.D. Rev. John G. Zolondek Sisters of Charity Sisters of Christian Charity Sisters ot St. Francis Athletic Board, C.C.H.S. Alumni Association, C.C.H.S. Boosters' Club, C.C.H.S. Mothers' Club, C.C.H.S. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev Rev William Benanis John F. Brughmans John Creamer Joseph F. Curtin Joseph Floryon Edward H. Gay I William Geary Rev. George P. Hiller Rev. John C. McCloskey Rev. Joseph F. Salsadish Rev. Joseph F. Sikora Rev. William Straka, M.S.C. Rev. Joseph E. Walsh Mr. and Mrs. George H. Aschenbren- ner Dick Auchter M. W. Bamfords, lnc. John Baumann Mr. and Mrs. Walter Belt: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Berardinelli John Bielski Robert K. Boland W. B. Boyer, Inc. Miss Clare Brown Mr. and Mrs. William Buckley Burn's Department Store Catherine Burns Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Butler Mrs. Joseph Caccese Frank Colpino's Calco Superette Market Central Catholic High School Freshman l Freshman 2 Freshman Il Freshman 4 Freshman 5 Sophomore l Sophomore 2 Sophomore 3 Sophomore 4 Junior 1 Junior 2 Special Benefactors Mr. William Abramawicz Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Anderson Dr. and Mrs. S. J. Barra Mrs. Elizabeth Bentfeld Mr. Emil Berardinelli Berks Mushroom Growers, Temple, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Corl F. Billinger Wrs. Matthew J. Boland Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Boyer Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Boylan Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brenelser Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Brunner Miss Catherine Burns Mrs. Charles Burns Matthew J. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Canonico Dr. Natal C. Carabello Mrs. Theresa A. Christel Coca-Cola Bottling Works Mrs. Loretta Conlon Mr. and Mrs. John Cooney Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Crawford Mrs. Josephine G. Curtin Mr. and Mrs. John F. Daly Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Dease John R. Dougherty Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Duddy Eisenberg and O'Hara Eleventh Ward Democratic Asso. Miss Frances B. Endler Mr. Paul J. Endle Mr. Leonard H. Esser Fairground Skateland John P. Feeney Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Feicht Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Fordyce Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gallen Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gantert H. E. Glasser Mrs. Mary Golembeski Guthier's Sewing Machine Shop Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Haage, Sr. Henrich Grocery Store Mrs. George A. Henrich Miss Joan Henrich Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Hernandez Junior 3 Junior 4 Senior l Senior 2 Senior 3 Mrs. R. F. Choquette Mr. George C. Clump Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Carabello Mrs. Mary Ciemicki Dr. S. E. Ciriaca Mr. and Mrs. S. Civita Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Comess Croll and Keck Dr. Joseph F. Daly Mr. and Mrs. Claude L. Dease Dr. Glenn Deibert Mr. and Mrs. Ben Didyoung Dietrich Dairy Co. Dietricll's Mr. Joseph Dmochowski Mr. and Mrs. Milton Dreibelbls Mr. Robert Dreibelbis Miss Mary E. Drexler Ebright's Grocery Edward's Formal Wear Mr. and Mrs. Clarence T. Eisenhower Mr. and Mrs. G. Ermentrout Essick and Barr Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Essig Theodore W. Faust, Sr. Russell Felix Mr. Samuel Felt Ferlazxo's Family Jay Field Mr. and Mrs. Paul Firing Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Flannery Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Flemming Mrs. Marie M. Frank Miss Catherine McH. Franz Clarence H. Gibson C. F. Gieringer Esther Gieringer Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus Glembocki Mr. and Mrs. Herman Heruog and Family Mr. Martin Hofmann Home Friendly insurance Company Mr. and Mrs. John F. Harrigan Miss Virginia Illuni Mr. Anthony Jendrzelewski Mrs. Pauline Jendrzeiewski Theresa Jendrzeiewski F. Jones Welding and Supply Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Jordan Mr. and Mrs James Kelly Ted KilIinger's Brake Service Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kosak Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Kushmore Grant J. Kutx Mr. and Mrs. Jerome LaManna Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leitham Leonard Shops Mr. and Mrs. William Leonardxiak Miss Marianne Lessig Mr. and Mrs. George Loeper Loring Studio Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Loughney Lutz Funeral Home Mr. and Mrs. John Mackay Mrs. Robert Madiera Moe's Flower Shop Dominic Maurer Mrs. Anna McFadden Mr. Charles J. McFadden John F. McFadden Mr. and Mrs. John F. McGlinn Mr. and Mrs. John F. McGoey Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus Mogilskl Mr. and Mrs Thomas P. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marganti Mr. and Mrs. Harry Morrow Mr. and Mrs. John J. Mullen Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Mulligan Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Norman Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius O'Brien Mr. and Mrs. John J. O'Connell and Bros. N. Palladino Penn Cigar Sales Penn Electric Service Benefactors Mr. and Mrs. John Goncher William Gottschall Mr. and Mrs. Michael Guldara Mrs. Joan Haggerty Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Hasselhan Ferd Heck Florist Heimbach Bkg. Co. Holiday Laundry William Howard Dr. and Mrs. Marshall Huey Mrs. Maxie Hummel Dr. Impink Mr. and Mrs. John Jahlonski Jerry's Danceland Mr. and Mrs. Kane Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Kose Mr. and Mrs. Alben Kelly Mrs. Bertha Kerber Keystone Badge Co. Keystone Dairy Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Kilker Kilner's Religious Stare Mr. Edward Kohout Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Kremp Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kuhn Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kulchinsky Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kwiatlsawski ladies Auxiliary ot Knights of Co- lumbus Mr. and Mrs. Nicola LaFata Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Land Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Laroche Dr. and Mrs. Cyril V. Leddy Mr. and Mrs. George A. Leinback Mr. Clarance LeVan Lillian Fabrlc Shop James P. Llnette Link Television Company Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lucci Dr. and Mrs. James F. Lyman Maier's Bakery Marland Rug Service Mr. and Mrs. Paul Malriat Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Pietrobona Mr. and Mrs. Albert Piuutelli Pomeroys Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Popp Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Post John L. Pavleson Mr. and Mrs. H. Robert Fouleson Mr. and Mrs. James J. Purcell Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Put: Steve Puwalski Mr. Irvin Radermacher Roadside America Mr. and Mrs. Paul Robidas Rochlin Furniture Store St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nurs- mg. St. Joseph's Hospital School ol Nurs- ing. St. Paul's Holy Family Society Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schaaf Mr. and Mrs. J. Charles Scherer Miss Agnes Schmitt Miss Gertrude Schultz Mr. and Mrs. Edward Senkowslsi Paul Slapikas, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. M. Earl Smith Mr. and Mrs. H. J. 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