Clairton High School - Clairtonian Yearbook (Clairton, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1950 volume:

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She and her court lent beauty and color to all of the week's events, In the lower picture are she and her court os they appeared at the Friday football game. They are, left to right, Joanne Haymond, Lois Kiggins, Nancy Haney, Jean, Ann Smith, Mary Lou Vitori, and Barbara NCQY, all seniors. For their essays on the theme mentioned above, Robert Lancaster, o senior, and Mattie Wesson, a sophomore, won first prizes. Other winners were, in order, Nancy Knott, Annette Monroe, Ted Vitori, Barbara Walker, and Laura Byers. The keystone city in the keystone state-this title could very well refer to Clairton, which, since the earliest settlement, has been steadily contributing to the progress of Pennsylvania. Not only has this city been of tremendous indus- trial value to Pennsylvania, but it has aided in the fields of education, athletics, and recreation. -Robert Lancaster in his Pennsylvania Week essay lairton celebrates E nn ylvania wee 4 fore ard we eeide to accent the future In searching for some special story our yearbook could tell, we naturally considered the obvious one for a mid-century book, a school and town history covering the past fifty years. But Clairton's civic, industrial, and educational growth had been well-re- corded in the Silver Jubilee Book of T947 and reviewed again last fall during Pennsylvania Week. Besides, we are young. It is more natural for us to look to the future. So we decided to let the accent of our book fall upon the fifty years to come. We live in a city which has a master plan for progress. Several new indus- tries are being installed in the vicinity. The school system is slated for changes and enlargement. The business district continues to spread. There are blue- prints for new churches, a new library, and new municipal buildings. ' What does it mean for us? As we gathered material for this book, we came to realize with some awe that we are this future we have been writing about, that the twentieth century's second half belongs to us. We and our families will be the Clairton of the future, the city will be ours to do with what we will. We know we shall need wisdom and strength. We want to dedicate our yearbook to the hope that God will let us use what we have learned and will learn to build a city that will, by the end of the twen- tieth century, be a city prosperous, good, and beautiful. cent nt l. Clairton Fifty Years from Now 6 Il. Administration .,....., 8 Ill. Seniors .,......... ,..,... 1 4 IV. Underclassmen ......,....,.,.,..,.... 46 V. Faculty and Students in Class 58 VI. Organizations .,... ...... 7 4 VII. Sports M ,. ...96 5 Clairton itize pr dl t THE SCHOOLS MUST LEAD THE WAY No community can hope to be an attractive place in which to live that does not have a sound progressive educational program for its youth. The state has wisely placed judgment of this in the hands of the people, requiring only the mini- mum of fundamentals to provide means for continuous growth. What is offered beyond these standards constitutes the major difference between schools in the many communities of America. The many evidences of pride shown by the citizens of Clairton in their public schools is proof beyond doubt of their concern. After twenty-one years of service in the schools of our city, it gives me pleas- ure to say that very few of the plans that were presented for school improvement were not given proper consideration. One of the greatest satisfactions that I have experienced was to hear a stranger in our midst say When I came into the great state of Pennsylvania to live, my first interest was to find a community that had a first class school system for my children. After investigating several cities with this in mind, I decided to move to CIairton. Had this been meant for personal praise, I would still think that it was a compliment in which all should share. I am convinced that in the years that are to come we will be iust as exacting in this matter of having the best as we have been in the past. lt is true that there are new goals which must be met. In finding and estab- lishing these goals our schools must take the lead. The new needs of our com- munity as well as our nation must be met. With faith in the students of our schools and with the continued interest and cooperation of the public, aided by a capable faculty of well-trained and experienced men and women there is no reason to think that in the future the schools of our city will not equal or surpass the high standards ofthe most rigid tests. This should be the goal of every loyal Clairtonian. H. D. Teal Superintendent of Schools LOOKING AHEAD Indications point to a brilliant future for the Clairton area. Many present signs lend authenticity to this belief. Millions of tons of steel are being poured out by the huge steel mill. This steel is designed to build the world of tomorrow. Clairton will grow in size and prestige to take advantage of the nearness of Pittsburgh, and will become a home for the many who work there but want room to spread when their day's work is over. New highways are being built which will tend to bring the more remote parts of Pennsylvania nearer to Clairton. This will be of great advantage in the exchange of ideas, commerce, and industry. Clairton has an active planning commission, whose dominant idea is to make Clairton the City BeautifuI. Rough ideas, still on the planning table, will be developed into realities, which will make this a city with which to be reckoned. Yes, the next fifty years will witness great changes in Clairton and vicinity. J. D. Van Brakle News Editor, The Clairton Progress 6 great civic progress OUR CITY'S FUTURE The residents of Clairton, like every forward-looking community in America, quite often pause during their daily routine to ponder the future of their city, the city which the parents and the officials of today must turn over to the parents and officials of tomorrow, namely, the students who are now passing through the various grades of our schools. Our industrial future is safe, our geographical location seems to assure that. Our civic and cultural future has been planned to the extent that it too seems safe, the degree of safety is dependent upon the initiative and courage of those who will administer the affairs of our city in the years to come. There are only three cities throughout the entire universe which have adopted a scientifically-engineered master plan for future growth and development: London, England, Pittsburgh, and Clairton. Our future is secure if the citizens of tomorrow use wisely the tools created by the citizens of today. John J. Mullen Mayor of the City of Clairton CLAIRTON-2000 A. D. In projecting my thoughts to the year 2000 A. D., my mind keeps envision- ing a Clairton with a population of 50,000 progressive, civic-minded, American- thinking citizens who are working and living in a clean, modern, and truly neigh- borly community. I can't help think that they must give some measure of credit and thanks to the men and women who in the year 1950 were then just awakening to the crying need for ci modern well-equipped hospital, to the importance of additional recre- ational centers for their children, for enlarged well-planned school facilities, large enough to take care of the future needs of a growing community, and to a com- munity whose interest is in the present and the future. These things and many others they are enioying today, in this year 2000 A. D., as a result of the foresight of the parents and educators of the year 1950, who planted the seeds of progress and civic duty in the minds of their children and students. These future citizens of Clairton, who after leaving school to assume their proper places in the community, further cultured and nourished the planted seeds until they are today, the physical manifestations of truly democratic life. Lawrence O. Carrol, President Clairton Chamber of Commerce 7 Clairton school administration led IN THE BOARD ROOM AT THE HIGH SCHOOL At the head of the table is Mr. Leonard C. Lehman, president of the School Board. ln front, left to right, are Mrs. Sadie R. Keffer, secretary, Dr. Joseph W. Wrobleski, and Mrs. Mary B. Taylor. At the rear are Mr. David G. Johnston, treasurer, Mr. George J. Zdrale, Mr. Albert Billy, and Mr. Charles R. Cunningham, vice-president. J ljtmt Q at ji A person genuinely interested in his city and its public schools will do something about them. That is why these citizens are serving as members of the School Board of the City of Clairton. Each member is a volunteer giving un- stintingly of his time and effort in order that the students, teachers, and the city as a whole may benefit. The city of Clairton is fortunate in that the members of this particular Board repre- sent a true cross-section of business, indus- try, and the professions. Mr. Leonard C. Lehman, president, is a chemist at the Clairton Works of Carnegie- Illinois Steel Corporation. Mr. Charles R. Cunningham, vice-president, is an employee of the Irvin Works. Mrs. Sadie R. Kefifer, secretary, is a business woman, and Mrs. Mary B. Taylor, last year's president, is a housewife. Mr. Albert Billy, veteran mem- ber, is dispatcher tor a local transportation concern. Dr. Joseph Wrobleski, newest member, is a dentist, and Mr. George Zdrale is the new city Health Officer. Mr. David G. Johnston, treasurer, formerly with Car- negie-Illinois, is retired. Mr. Billy, Mr. Cun- ningham, and Mr. Zdrale are themselves Clairton graduates. The election of representatives with such varied interests should indicate two good things about Clairton and its schools: first, that a broad range of citizens must be interested, and second, that the same broad range of citizens will have spokesmen to voice their varied opinions. The results of the conscientious work ofthe School Board are evident in compari- sons made of the Clairton Schools with others in the state. Clairton not only keeps abreast, but moves ahead. progress-minded citizens harvey . teal Superintendent of Schools A. B., Defiance College M. A., Ohio State University Two generations of Clairton High School students claim Mr. Harvey D. Teal their counselor, friend, and understanding confidant. His interest and activity in civic and athletic organizations, plus his untiring guidance since 1929 of each succeeding class of future Clairton citizens, has helped make Clairton the thriving, prosperous city it now is. After twenty-one years of service in Clairton, plus others spent in Ohio schools, Mr. Teal expects to retire in June. This will not, however, bring an end to his concern for the well-being of the many friends he has among students, teachers, and people of Clairton. Nor will it bring to an end their con- cern for his future. They wish for him every opportunity to carry out the plans he has made and to enioy their fruits so that his reward for years of unselfish service will be just. SECRETARIAL STAFF MR. H. D. TEAL Much detail work toward keeping the gears of Clairton Schools meshing smoothly is done by the persons shown left to right below. They are Miss Gloria Taddeo, switchboard operator, Miss Audrie Harrison, superintendent's secretary, Mrs. Angeline Bracken, superintendent's secretary and chief troubles shooter, and Miss Esther Paros, iunior high secretary. T DR. E. F. STABLER margaret barclay Girls' Counselor B. S., Litt. M., University of Pittsburgh Since Miss Margaret Barclay's entire teaching career has been with the Clairton Schools, why she is so aware of the needs and problems of Clairton students is evident. As Girls' Counselor she devotes most of her time to help- ing solve those problems. She also makes available to all students college and vocational information, and adminis- ters intelligence and aptitude tests. Besides, she coordinates activities through the Steering Committee and sponsors the Go-To-College Club. Together with the council sponsors Miss Barclay this spring arranged for Clairton High's first Career Night at which alumni successful in their chosen fields spoke to groups of students and their parents. wilbur k. monks Vocational Department Director B. S., Carnegie Institute of Technology M. A., University of Pittsburgh Mr. Wilbur Monks, who has been teaching in Clairton High School for thirty-one years, directs the boys' Voca- tional Department and the Clairton Night School. More boys than the department's three shops can take care of each year wait eagerly for the day Mr. Monks gives the tests which are part of the shop entrance requirements. Many are turned away because they fail to meet the schol- astic or personal standards upon which Mr. Monks insists for shop boys. Those who are lucky enough to make the grade find that Mr. Monks makes an effort to know them personally, to help them with school and personal problems, and to have ready for them up-to-date information about the iobs for which they are preparing. Y 10 evert f. Stabler Senior High School Principal Litt. B., Grove City College Ed. M., Ph. D., University of Pittsburgh Since T938 the office of the principal of Clairton Senior High School has been cap- ably filled by Dr. Evert F. Stabler. Himself a Clairton graduate in 1921, Dr. Stabler knows well his city, his school, his students, and their parents. Evert Stabler, young man with a fu- ture, proved his capabilities at the start of his career. After only four years of teach- ing in Clairton, he was elected principal of Fifth Street Junior High School. Nine years later in 1938 he became Senior High School principal. During his administration he has be- come known for his liberal support of what is new in education, and his encouragement of extracurricular activities. His untiring effort on behalf of his stu- dents and teachers has made a place for Clairton High among the outstanding high schools of the state. Miss Margart Barclay Mr. Wilbur K. Monks DAVID ARNETT University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute of Technology Vocational Machine Shop MARGARET BARCLAY B. S., Litt. M. University of Pitts- burgh Problems ot Democracy Girls' Counselor, Go-To-College Club ANDREW E. BASCH University of Pittsburgh Vocational Electric Shop ELIZABETH T. BAYLES A. B., M. Ed. University burgh English 'I2 of Pitts- EDGAR D. BLEILER B. S. Muhlenberg College, M. A. Columbia University Biology JENNIE MAE BOTDORF B. A. Pennsylvania State College, M. A. Columbia University Supervisor of Music Chorus, Forensics JOHN R. BRACKEN A. B. Pennsylvania State College, M. Litt. University of Pittsburgh English I2, Problems of lndus- trial Democracy Assistant Basketball Coach BARBARA CERYAK B. S. Slippery Rock ers College Health State Teach- C. KAY CHRESTENSEN B. A. University of Toledo, M. A. University of Pittsburgh Chemistry, Senior Science OLGA COLEMAN B. S. Indiana State Teachers Col- lege Homemaking CECILIA M. COLLINS B. S. Ohio University, Duquesne University English I0 Dramatic Work Shop LAWRENCE K. CRITCHFIELD A. B. Grove City College History IO, 'lip Economics Assistant Football Coach Track Coach JEAN M. DAVIS A. B. University of Pittsburgh English ll Dramatic Work Shop M. Ed. in tune with what is new is the clairton high school facult DR. EVERET F. STABLER, Principal Ph. D., Ed. M. University of Pittsburgh Littl. B. Grove City College VIRGINIA N. FURNO FRANCES G. ORTNER JOHN E. SOICH CMrs. Joseph RJ A. B. Wilson College, B. S. Car- negie Institute of Technology, M. Litt. University of Pittsburgh English IO, French ll LAURA BELLE H ESS B. A., M. Ed. University of Pitts- burgh Physical Education GAA, Bowling Club JOHN B. KARRS B. Ed. Duquesne University Health, Physical Education Football, Head Coach GRACE M. LACEY CMrs. Harry GJ A. B. Beaver College, M. A. Uni- versity of Pittsburgh History II Student Council PATRICIA LeDONNE B. S. Indiana State Teachers Col- lege Homemaking Nurses' Club MARTHA R. MAROVICH B. S. Indiana State Teachers Col- lege Secretarial Practice, Typewriting I Business College Club JAMES E. MARTELL B. S. University of Chattanooga Biology, Senior Science Assistant Football and Baseball Coach LUCILLE MILLS CMrs. Guy EJ B. S. University of Pittsburgh Business Training, Typewriting I WILBUR K. MONKS B. S. Carnegie Institute of Tech- nology, M. A. University of Pitts- burgh Vocational Director Related Drawing JUNE MORGAN A. B., M. A, University of Pitts- burgh World History Sophomore Class Sponsor JANET H. NIXON A. B. Wilson College, B. S. Car- negie Institute of Technology, M. Litt. University of Pittsburgh Librarian Sponsor, Student Librarians AMELIA R. OPACIC A. B., Litt. M, University of Pitts- burgh English 'l'I National Honor Society B. S., M. Ed. Duquesne University Typewriting II, Bookkeeping I Senior Commercial Club, Activities Treasurer CHARLES C. PATTON B. S. Geneva College, M. S. Penn- sylvania State College Plane Geometry SUZANNE PHILLIPS A. B. University of Pittsburgh English 'IO Newspaper and Annual Adviser CORA PITCAIRN B. A., M. A. Carnegie Institute of Technology Supervisor of Art Art Adviser, Annual EDWARD J. PORTER B. S. Slippery Rock State Teach- ers College, M. Ed. University of Pittsburgh Swimming Faculty Manager of Athletics RUTILIO ROTILI University of Pittsburgh, St, Ce- celia Academy, New York Band and Orchestra Instructor MARY RYAN B. A. Geneva College, M. E. Uni- versity of Pittsburgh Spanish I ROSE A. SCH EPIS B. Ed. Duquesne University Shorthand I, Typewriting I Sophomore Bowling Club JOSEPH C. SCHRECK B. S., M. Ed. University of Pitts- burgh Related Mathematics and Science SARA O. SEITZ B. S. Indiana State Teachers Col- lege Homemaking Future Homemakers of America, Sponsor MARJORIE SMITH fMrs. George HJ Library Clerk JOHN SNIZIK B. S. Slippery Rock State Teach- ers College, M, Ed. University of Pittsburgh Swimming, Physical Education Assistant Football and Basketball Coach II B. S. Grove City College, M. Ed. University of Pittsburgh Algebra II, Trigonometry, Solid Geometry Basketball Coach Assistant Football Coach MARY C. STOKES A. B. University of Pittsburgh World History ROBERT TESTA B. F. A. Carnegie Institute of Technology Assistant Band and Orchestra Instructor MARK TINGLE Vocational Auto Shop ALBERTA TRIMBLE B. S., M. Ed. University of Pitts- burgh Business Mathematics Shorthand II JANE P. WALKER A. B., M. Litt. University of Pitts- burgh General Mathematics Junior Class Sponsor HAROLD G. WILKINSON B. S. California State Teachers College, M. Ed. University of Pittsburgh Biology, Physics EMMA WILL A. B. Thiel College, M. Litt, Uni- versity of Pittsburgh Latin I and ll HELEN D. WILSON A. B., Ed. M. University of Pitts- burgh English IO, I2 JOHN F. YOUNG B. S. Indiana State Teachers Col- lege, M. E. University of Pitts- burgh Bookkeeping, Salesmanship, Commercial Law MILDRED R. YOUNG CMrs. John FJ A. B. Pennsylvania State College, M. A. University of Pittsburgh, C. deE. University of Brussels, Belgium Spanish I and II, French I Senior Class Sponsor l v l Q these peopl h Ip increase Miss Catherine Joyce, left, and Miss Martha Craig, right, assist Dr. G. A. Calhoun in caring for the health of all the city's school children. Besides doing the regular yearly examination and followeups for each pupil, they are on hand in the high school Health Office for checking admittance of three-day absentees and for all emergencies. xx -E . R 'ii -: ii 'V ,.,, f a in ,mf In V N29 i ,ai - X ,,, Mrs. Mary Ellen Barclay, left, and Mrs. Helen Mills, right, senior high secretaries, are generous with their help. ln the outer office, Mrs. Barclay checks in yesterday's absentees, makes up her newspaper absentee sheet, and handles supplies. Mrs. Mills, middleman between pupils and Dr. Stabler, has many things to do, but there's always another senior transcript, she says, waiting for her typewriter, 12 fficiency of machin The two once-hungry gentlemen, Mr. Bill Moltcr, left, and Mr. Russell Smith, right, are enjoying a time-out from their duties as ianitcrs. They are two from oi stal? of five men headed by Chief Custodian Elmer Cathell who doesn'1 like to have his picture taken. Besides the men, a group of several women help keep the iunicr-senior high school clean. Attendance officer William Walker, left, is the one who comes knocking at the door at home if someone doesn't show up for classes. He could probably draw a map of Clairton's streets with his eyes closed. The helpful person on the right who locks up purses, lights candles in emergencies, and dismisses girls' gym and swimming classes is Miss Eva Craven, matron ofthe girl's shower roam. 13 Cloirion Works Carnegie-Illinois Sfee I Corpo 41.1 Ai ruiion seniors roll out of chs into working world QW cis F655 f Z 1 I V-I X 4, fuff' . ,f'i'l:'I'f ,9'2 4155 ' ' 'gfkgga 11:5 apf' .. I 'Q : 4 Janef DPBCH 'rag ! : ?i. 5,71 np -Qi. . 1 'Aff I Le N VANS 'bizi 301, 1 Q--'f '-sf H -:psf 'K 'if . lf ,l .G ,gal 51.1.4 'I5 Senior officers, left to right, Mary Lou Vitori, Annette Monroe, Mark Nagy, Lois Kiggins. class of l95O glances at the past OFFICERS Mary Lou Vitori Annette Monroe Lois Kiggins Mark Nagy Mrs. John Young The seniors of i950 have accomplished their life's primary task. They have passed through the molding hands of the school and are about to start on the long road ly- ing before them. Although this trip will be difficult, all seniors have been prepared to compete with the progressing world since their first day in grade school. They started out by learning along with the fundamentals of arithmetic, gram- mar, and reading, the technique of co- operating with their classmates, a skill ne- cessary to living in a civilized world. In iunior high school they were given their first opportunity to unite and elect offi- cers who governed the activities of the school. Junior high also introduced them to the basic forms of more complicated sub- iects like science and algebra. After the big jump into high school they exercised the knowledge they had gained in the lower grades. Here they met new faces, and were challenged to com- pete as well as cooperate with their class- i 1 6 . President Vice-Presiclent Secretary Treasurer Faculty Sponsor mates. This experience they enjoyed in en- gineering such events as the iunior-senior prom, council elections, Career Night, and senior play and banquet. Everyone had to work together to make them successful. On Commencement Night it will be difficult for graduates to comprehend that they will no longer be connected with Clair- ton High activities. It is then that the enioy- able hours spent in decorating for the prom, rehearsing for the senior play, practicing for the forensic contests, and cheering the football, basketball and swimming teams to victory have to become only fond memories. In leaving high school some graduates look ahead to further education in college while others will move directly into iobs. No matter which course they take, there will be opportunities for all. The turn of the century is opening new fields for progress and members of the class of T950 are in a position to take advantage of this. The 1950 graduates can succeed, they have a strong weapon in their favor-their public school education. seniors lead C 5 into year of progress NANCY ACHTZEHN Nanc Academic Chorus 2, 3, 4, Girls' Ensemble 45 forensics 2, bas- ketball 4, volleyball 2, 3, 4, bowl- ing 2 overflows with musical talent loves sports at Slip- pery Rock she'll learn how to give Miss Hess competition. SHIRLEY ACHTZEHN Shirl Commercial Student Council 3, vice-president 4, senior play, Chorus 2, 3, 41 Girls' Ensemble 35 forensics 2, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4 . . . has always worked to better CHS . .. chooses to become a good housewife. CLEVELAND ADAMS Jay Vocational Auto Shop Junior Council, shop basketball , .. wants to become an automobile mechanic or to join the army . .. it doesn't matter which, just so he gets rich quick. MAXINE ADAMS Max Academic Chorus 24 volley- ball 2, 3, basketball 2, 3, 4 amuses herself with dancing she does do a mean bop for a change, she likes to skate will probably be o beautician. ANTONIO ALFONSI Tony Academic . .. football 2 .. . his first love is playing football he is a loyal Pirate fan .. . he hates to walk would like to become a first-rate pilot but expects to work in the mill. WILLIAM ANSELM Lips Academic Band 2, 3, 4, Trumpet Trio 2, 37 Orchestra 4 . . . leaves his music long enough to do some tinkering with gasoline en- gines .. . will cash in on his trum- pet talent and ioin a swing band. 54 RONALD APPETTA Ron Vocational Auto Shop shop basketball has a great desire to own a Cadillac convertible likes to hunt deer and to go swim- ming . .. doesn't look forward to getting up early. JOHN ARNOLD Bo Academic football 2, 3, 4, basketball 2, 3, co-captain 4, track 2 a speed demon on the field and a record-making high-scorer on the floor wants to play for some college says his brain prefers physical effort. NADINE ARNOLD Deanie Academic Librarian 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Workshop, Nurses' Club 4, Thespians 21, volleyball 2 secretly yearns to study dramatics but has arranged to enter nur- sing school likes books, music and spaghetti. FLORENCE BANDINI Flo Commercial ... volleyball, bas- ketball 3, 4, newspaper 3, Klair- ton Klicks 2 would like to be an air hostess working out of Washington . . . likes to dance, swim, and have a good time. CORELL BARNES Commercial . . . expects to attend business school and follow that up with a job cooking, sew- ing, reading, and playing the piano are her hobbies she dislikes nightwork and noisy people. MARY LOUISE BARNES Mary Lou Academic assistant editor, Annual, newspaper 2, 3, 4, Col- lege Club she's mostly quiet, but she holds her own in an argu- ment she plans to attend col- lege and maior in iournalism. CHARLES BARRETT Academic ... Librarian 3, 4, Col- lege Club the science genius favorite hobby is gas models a very talented Andrews Sis- ter intends to go to Pitt and study aeronautical engineering. WILLIE MAE BATTLE Willie Academic Dramatic Club 2, 4, College Club lists reading, music and movies as her hobbies doesn't like to do nightwork o good student . . . will be a nurse. VICTOR BAZZONE Vic Academic .. . football 2, 3, 4 ... has a phobia for sitting in one place for any length of time would like to keep on with his football likes to dance and watch all kinds of sports. REGIS BEETLESTONE Bugs Vocational Electric Shop school is his main dislike ... spends much of his time fishing, hunting, or swimming no definite plans for the future. BILL BEHARY Weasel Vocational Machine Shop Student Council 4, stage crew his simple desire is to acquire a million dollars . . . hopes to gradu- ate from Clairton High dislikes girls and work. EMIL BEKAVAC Shabby Academic makes sure he has o good time no matter where he is . . . revolts at building anything ... is a cat on the dance floor ... his goal is to become as good a golfer as he is a bowler. MARY BEKAVAC Academic Student Council 4, College Club, librarian, hall moni- tor 4 would like to become a nurse and stay as happy as she is now collecting photographs and dancing are her hobbies. EDWARD BENDIK Ben Vocational Electric Shop Stu- dent Council 3, shop swimming 3, shop basketball 2 fishing, swimming, and hunting girls are his favorite pastimes . . . plans to mind his own business in the fu- ture. ALLAN BENNETT Academic . . . Dramatic Club, senior play one of the more quiet boys consumes his spare time working with radios . . . abe hors be-bop and jazz . .. intends to pursue a career in television. SALLY BERNOSKY Sol Academic . .. Student Council 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, forensics 2, Spanish Club 2, prom committee, art, An- nual . . . dislikes rainy weather .. . has sewing talent and would like to become a dress designer. WILLIAM BILDHAUSER Bill Academic . .. Chorus 2, bas- ketball 4 . . . loathes reading school books likes especially to play any kind of card game wants to drive for some bus line when he is twenty-one. BARBARA BODNAR Bobs Commercial . . . Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, volleyball, basketball 2, 4, Chorus 2, 3, newspaper typist 3, Spanish Club 2 teachers and office depend on her secretarial skill plans to grab the tirst man. new coach, t-formation, blazing band .IOSEPHINE BONAFORTUNA Jo Commercial cheerleader 4, bowling, basketball, volleyball 2, 3, 4 bowling is her favorite pastime dislikes people who won't stand up for their rights wants to be an airlines secretary. JAMES BONNER Bones Vocational Electric Shop Stu- dent Council 2, 3, shop basketball, Steering Committee 3 would like to be an electrician and especially, one aboard a battleship on the high seas. EVELYN BOUGHTON Eve Academic .. . Editor, Annual, College Club, Chorus, Girls' En- semble 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club, Or- chestra, Spanish Club 2 . . . a good manager and organizer thinks she would like to travel best of all has picked a college in Ten- nessee. JANET BOWEN Jan Academic College Club, bowling 3, 4, Chorus, French Club 2 . .. keeps up on the latest fashion news makes her own clothes . . . has her heart set on becoming an interior decorator. GENEVIEVE BRADFORD Toots Commercial ... Commercial Club 4, volleyball 2, basketball 3 takes to dancing with an easy grace can eat french-fries any- time doesn't like conceited people will be a secretary. PINKIE BRADFORD Buifort Academic College Club is going to major in pharmacy and then work in her uncle's drugstore gets a kick out of attending parties and club meetings she likes people. EARL BRADLEY Winston Academic Annual, photog- raphy editor, Chorus 3, 4, senior play, Student Council, track 2 . . . aiming at the Supreme Court bench, he plans to attend Pitt Law School in the meantime he practices talking, talking, talking. MICHAEL BRENYO Shabby Academic swimming man- ager 3, 4, Student Council 4, Jun- ior Council, prom committee, news- paper salesman 4, baseball 4 doesn't like people who make ex- cuses .. .wants to become either a musician or a baseball player, but will go to a trade school. Romuo answer: Froggy Vocational Electric Shop the class midget, but not when it comes to noise likes hunting and driving ... but not fishing ... will be an electrician some day but will try the Air Corps first. DOLORES BRICKER Dee Commercial Chorus 2, 3, 4, Business College Club, French Club 2 spends much time reading and playing the piano career- minded, she'll go to business school and become a secretary. MARY BRINDZA Commercial Klairton Klicks 4 an exceptionally quiet per- son who dislikes hearing people gossip . .. enioys dancing, reading, and crocheting hopes to be- come a telephone operator. JAMES BRYAN Blinker Academic Business manager, Annual, College Club, senior play, Square Dance Club, stage crew 4, Junior Council, prom committee ... works hardest at keeping out of trouble hopes to be the fifth Bryan to earn a college degree. uniform , bonfires make footballbetter t 4 pi tur posing, ordering name card ROGERS BRYANT WGPS Vocational Electric Shop shop basketball keeps a sports scrapbook . .. makes airplane models claims he isn't inter- ested in girls ... iust wants to live to be a happy old man. DAVID BURKE Dave Vocational Machine Shop shop basketball, stage crew 4 his big interest is in private enter- prise and sports he wants to stay away from the mill and estab- lish a machine shop of his own. SARA BURKE Commercial Commercial Club 3, 4, librarian 2, 3, 4 one of the several seniors vying for the most-tireless-talker title . . . likes to read will seek a successful sec- retary's career. HELEN BUTVIN Goats Vocational . . . Future Home- makers of America Club, volleyball, basketball 2, 3, 4 a happy-go- lucky girl who likes to loaf has a penny collection would like very much to ioin the Waves. LAURA BYERS Laurie Academic Annual, assistant editor, Dramatic Club 2, 4, Spanish Club 2 enioys most good musi- cal comedies plans to study retail selling secret aim is to become a radio actress. WILLIAM CALDWELL String Bean Academic . . . Chorus 2, 3, 4, for- ensics 2, Junior Council, prom com- mittee, newspaper 2, 4 culls the, papers each day for clippings on colleges and college sports wants to become a professional dancer. JOSEPH CAPACCIA Duty Academic doesn't like to be idle so he finds many little things to keep him busy like collecting coupons would like to acquire enough money to start himself as a shoe repair man. IRENE CAPUL Renie Commercial Cheerleader 3, 4, GAA, volleyball, basketball, bowling 2, 3, 4 an ideal ath- letic girl who is rather quiet . . . a favorite pastime is softball or tum- bling wants to be a good sec- retary. ARLENE CARLSON Commercial Annual, assist- ant editor, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, forensics 2, Honor So- ciety 3, 4, newspaper 3, bowling 3, 4 to see more of the United States is her ambition . . . wants to work with the airlines. MADELINE CAROZZA Brown Eyes Academic . .. Chorus 2, 3, 4, volleyball 2, 3 .., likes to dance, sing, and bowl . . . was wearing a ring when she quit school before Christmas. EMMA CARSON Kit Academic Maiorette 3, 4, Annual, assistant editor, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Girls' Ensemble, forensics 2, basketball, volleyball, bowling, prom committee, College Club, sen- ior play committee, Student Coun' cil, newspaper sales 2 . . . wants to teach English. EMMA CASEY Case Commercial Band 2, 3, 4 GAA, volleyball, basketball, bowl- ing 2,3,4, Klairton Klicks 3, 4, Or- chestra 4 an alleround athlete, she likes to ride horseback and to swim her friends must have a sense of humor. Occup many senior man-hour EDWARD CATON Slim Commercial Drum Maior 45 Band, Chorus 2, 3, 45 newspaper 45 Junior Council5 Dramatic Club 2 a happy, snappy high-stepper who delights in teasing girls wants to study business at college this fall. RENO CERQUA Sap Academic his ambition is to become an auto mechanic he practices now tinkering with gas engines in his spare time is pleasant and friendly and nice to know. ELSIE CHASKO Peanut Academic . . . Band, Chorus 2, 3, 45 Ensemble 4 . . . plans to attend nursing school but nurses a secret desire to become a popular singer spends much time read- ing and dancing. MELVIN CHERAN Chill Vocational Electric Shop track 2, 3, 45 football 2, 35 shop basketball 3, 4 . . . likes spring best because that means it's track sea- son wants to iust eat, sleep, and be happy. DOLORES CHONTOS Lorrie Commercial cheerleader 45 GAA, secretary5 volleyball, basket- ball, bowling 2, 3, 4 a very sweet girl whose interest lies in any kind of sports also asks for just a full and happy life. LUCILLE CLAWSON Lou Commercial . .. GAA 3, 45 vol- leyball, basketball 2, 3, 45 Com- mercial Club a natural for bas- ketball she also likes to play softball is sad when the Bears lose . . . hopes to be a secretary. .CN EDWARD COCHRAN Eddie Vocational Shop is inter- ested in all kinds of sports but thinks baseball is tops wants to be a machinist ... will be happy to settle down and live a peaceful life. JOHN COE Academic senior play: Col- lege Club5 Chorus 45 Junior Coun- cil5 Klairton Klicks 2, 3, 47 AIWUCI sales 35 Student Council, news- paper, Dramatic Club 2 .. . a good amateur magician will be On engineer. THOMASENE COLLINS Tommie Vocational . . . senior play usher5 volleyball, basketball 2, 3, 4: FHA Club5 Chorus 2 boasts a green thumb for growing things has many house plants prefers skating will be a beau- tician. KENNETH COOK Bow Wow Academic Band, Chorus 2, 3, 45 newspaper sales 45 home- room basketball 2 his middle name should be Agitator wants to find a girl he can trust plans to become a pharmacist. NORMA LEE COOPER Norm Academic Band, Chorus 2, 3, 45 College Club5 volleyball, bowl- ing 35 librarian 2 plans to study to become an elementary teacher . . . is interested in reading, painting, and music most of all. THOMAS COREY Tom Vocational Machine Shop shop basketball likes all sports but football is his favorite ex- pects to graduate as a skillful enough machinist to get a good iob. essa awards, parades, gala Coronation MILTON CORWIN Mitz Vocational Electric Shop track 2, 3, 4, football 2, 3, shop basketball, swimming . . . his ambi- tion is to become a good electrician plans to ioin the Navy and then continue with electrical work. NORA COREY Nordy Commercial Chorus 2, 3, 4, volleyball, basketball, bowling 2, 3, 4, Klairton Klicks 3, 4 likes bowling, dancing, and singing will go to business school to learn to be the best of stenographers. ANTHONY COTTONE Tony Academic football 3, 4 sports are his main interest keeps an album of clippings and pictures also collects stamps . . . his future occupation is still a question mark in his own mind. ANTOINETTE COVELLI Toni Commercial Commercial Club 2, 4, volleyball, basketball 2, 3, 4 . . . is always ready to have a good time . . . likes to hike and to read wants to be a secretory, but has no special plans. DONNA JEAN CROWNOVER Don Commercial basketball, vol- leyball 2, 3 ,4 . . . likes especially to read and to dance wants to spend her life being a good wife dislikes wolves and other- wise ill-mannered boys. RUSSELL CUDDY Cucldy-Pipe Commercial he'll work hard at anything to do with photography but not with nightwork . .. he makes friends easily plans to ioin the Navy and then find himself a good job. ELAINE CURRY Sherry Commercial Chorus 3, 4, volleyball, basketball 2, 3, 4 a star on any basketball team . .. loves to swim and skate is a sailor's sweetheart wants to be a plain old housewife . LARUE CURRY Mickey Academic .. . business statf, An- nual, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Nurses' Club, volleyball, basketball, bowling, prom committee, newspaper sales 2 . . . is always ready to listen to a good joke hopes to be a nurse and to travel. RALPH CURRY Vocational Auto Shop foot- ball 2, 3, track 2, shop basketball interested most in sports . .. bored by homework . .. wants very much to be a good mechanic and to own his own garage some- day. LIBERTY DARAKOS Lib Academic Band, Orchestra, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Klairton Klicks, vice- president 4, volleyball, basketball, bowling 2, 3, 4, Student Council, prom committee to live a happy, successful life is her aim expects to travel abroad. ROBERT DAVIS Snowball Vocational Machine Shop football 2, 3, baseball 4, track 2, shop basketball says he plans living from one day to the next until he is tied down by someone would like to drive a truck. LULU DAVIS Lu t Academic . . . basketball, vol- leyball 2, 3, 4 likes good food, pretty clothes, and dancing . . . her special hobby is singing ex- pects to earn her living as a beau- tician. ELSIE DECLEMENTO El Commercial . .. Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Annual, business as- sistant, Honor Society 3, 4: SP'-'Ht' ish Club 2 a sweet little girl who dislikes snobs will go to business school, but really prefers to be a housewife. JACK DeROSS Appleiack Academic Band, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, Trumpet Trio 4 dances and parties are his favorite pastimes a prom- ising trumpeter who some day will front his own dance band. GEORGE DIAMNISKI Foss Vocational Machine Shop would like to get rich quick plans to do this by becoming an A-'l machinist likes to travel and spend money says work and women irritate him. ROSE DiFRANClSCO Rosie Academic . .. GAA 2, 3, 4, vol- leyball, basketball, bowling 2, 3, 4 has personality plus is all wrapped up in sports aims to become a gym teacher dislikes poor losers. GEORGE DOBAN Gage Vocational Auto Shop shop swimming 3, 4, shop basketball 4 is an active sportsman likes to hunt and trap . . . expects to acquire a good-paying iob as auto mechanic, BARBARA DODD Dude Academic senior play com- mittee, College Club . . , expects to attend business school for o year and then find a iob dislikes housework but enioys skating, dan- cing, reading, and playing the piano. LESTER DOLTON Muscles Academic hall monitor 2, 4 his very generous ambition is to buy his father a new car he doesn't like to see girls smoking he hopes to establish a busi- ness of his own. JANET DOWLER Jan Commercial . . . Chorus 3, 4, Commercial Club 3, Girls' Ensemble 4 has her mind set on going to comptometer school would like to work for lBM . .. loves to skate, dance, and eat. EDWARD DUPALY Chula Vocational Electric Shop claims to dislike work in any form fishing and hunting are his ideas of perfect occupations wishes to become Mr. Rockefeller's chief competitor or to live on a tropical island. VIRGINIA ELLIS Baby Love Commercial Nurses' Club, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Junior Council, prom committee, volley- ball, basketball 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 2, Chorus 2 ... a nurse's cap is her goal she likes to skate and dance. ANNA ESTOCK Anka Commercial . . . Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 2, Chorus 2, 3, 4, bowling 2, 3, 4 .. . dislikes to loaf so she swims, reads, draws, and bowls will be a typist or housewife. EDITH ESZLARI Edie Commercial Band, Orchestra, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 2, bowling 2, 3, prom committee, Annual sales, Business College Club plans to attend beauty school interested also in retail- ing. mark clairtan's pennsylvania wee LEONARD EVANS Len Academfc Senior Council, Dramatic Workshop, newspaper, art 4 ... his hobbies include radio, airplanes, cmd art hopes to learn all about radio and elec- tronics with the air corps or at radio school. THURMAN EVERSON Jelly Vocational Auto Shop Band 2, 3, 4, shop swimming 2, 3, shop basketball 3 really hep is often caught iiving too many girls at one time enioys nature's beauty wants to earn a 'For- tune. HOWARD FAWCETT Red Vocational Machine Shop Band 2, 3, 4 likes all types of girls but the giddy ones .. . enjoys all sports . . . will ioin the Navy if he doesn't get a good iob as a ma- chinist after graduation. MARY ANN FEDOR Muscles Academic Student Council 2, 4, Annual, assistant editor, librar- ian 2, 3, 4, College Club, Honor Society 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 4, Spanish Club 2 would like to become a concert pianist has no special plans. PAUL FEDORKA Small Vocational Auto Shop Stue dent Council, secretary-treasurer 4, swimming 4, football 2, 3, shop basketball, swimming 3, 4 doesn't ever make very much noise likes clothes, girls, and me- chanical work wants to find a good iob. EDWARD FENTON Fent Vocational Electric Shop football 2, 3 enjoys hunting, girls, and Mr. Schreck's sermons . . . will spend three years with the army studying engineering, if it isn't too hard work. A , 5251- K K - ..:', e ,gs B2 il N S Q X X ' .x is es E is css N X Q , . ..,. X: c Qi fI.r7?i1?iEis?l:. S JOSEPH FERENCE Ohy Vocational Electric Shop . .. bas- ketball 2, 3, 4, baseball 3, 4, band 3 would be happy to get a chance to play professional base- ball otherwise he'll make his money with electrical work. DAVID FERGUSON Hank Academic . .. track manager 2, 3, 4, College Club, Square Dance Club .. . has two interesting hob- bies-wood work and photography will go to college called lO7's number-one playboy. JOHN FERRERO Punky Vocational Auto Shop swim- ming 2, 3, captain 4, track 2, 3, 4, Senior Council, shop basketball, shop swimming likes dancing and pinochle . . . plans to ioin his fatl1er's business. EVELYN FIELDS Bunny Commercial . . . Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, volleyball, basketball 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, Spanish Club 2 likes good-looking clothes, dancing, and coin-collecting . . . will enroll in a beauty school. MAUDE FIELDS Moodle Commercial GAA 4, volley- ball, champion team captain, bas- ketball 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 2 collects bop records and learns all new bop dance steps wants to try her luck in New York. EDWARD FINCIK Tree Vocational Electric Shop shop basketball, shop swimming 3, 4 is interested in all sports in- cluding hockey aims to be a success in the radio and television business by going to school first. actors, nurses, secretaries, photograph ROSE FIORE Ro Academic maiorette 2, 3, 4, GAA 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, volley- ball, basketball, bowling 2, 3, 4, prom committee, Square Dance Club as well-liked as she is well-known wants to be a medical secretary. ROBERT FORD Bob Vocational Machine Shop Bond 2, 3, 4, newspaper 3, 4 lists his interests as art, music, and girls and all sports would like very much to become a com- mercial artist. WILLlAM GADSON Gut Academic likes all sports except hockey and tennis in spite of, or maybe because of his nickname, he'd like to ioln the Secret Service will probably enlist in the army. ROBERT GARNER Ace Academic . . . Band, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Clarinet Quartet, band festi- val 4 . .. likes hunting and hiking, so he dislikes rainy days will go to college to study diesel en- gineering, which should assure him o good iob. RUFUS GAYNOR Del Academic could be some- thing of a student if he'd work . .. loves to get in a good argument likes sports, music, and girls ...knows cars from A to Z wants never to have to fight Russia. EDWARD GELETKO Steady Eddie Vocational Electric Shop Stu- dent Council 4, football 2, 3, 4, shop basketball, shop swimming 3, 4 likes all sports and girls wants to get a good iob and settle down. l.UCIllE GELETKO Lulu Vocational FHA Club, vice- president, volleyball 2, 3, Commer- cial Club 2 a real ioker likes to read and to listen to rec- ords expects to work a whlie and then get married. EARL GEORGE Cadillac Vocational Auto Shop track 2, 4, shop basketball 3, 4 is going to be either an engineer, an architect, or an FBI man will make some little girl a good hus- band likes loud clothes. PETE GEORGE Junior Academic . . . track 3, 4, Annual, art has come out of his shell and taken a shine to girls will make use of his artistic talent to earn his living wants to be a well-to-do old mon, PATRICIA GERACITANO 'Pat Academic Square Dance Club, newspaper sales 2, 4, Chorus 2, 3, bowling 2, 3, 4, volleyball 2, 3, Klairton Klicks 2 is a whiz at bowling and on the dance floor expects to be a beautician. JOHN GILMORE Pat Vocational Electric Shop is likely to be among those missing during hunting season wants to go to a trade school to study advanced electrical work smart alecs he definitely doesn't like. ROBERT GIULIANI Farmer Vocational Auto Shop shop basketball 3, 4 after twelve years of it, he's decided he dislikes school likes sports, the rougher the better expects to make a million but won't tell how, ers, dancers, athletes form new clubs sadi ha kin ' da gives girls exc se to RICHARD GOBBIE Dick Academic .. football 2, 3, 4, Student Council 2, 4, baseball 3, 4, track 2, prom committee will study pre-dentistry probably at Thiel where he hopes also to call the plays for the football team. ANNA GRESE Boo Boo Academic volleyball, basket- ball 2, 3, 4, bowling 4 . . . baking is her hobby, but she insists she's interested only in a career as a beautician wants to make a lot of money. JANE oiumsnsrem Murphy em Commercial volleyball, bas- ketball 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, bowling 4, Dramatic Club 2, librarian 2, 3 would like 10 become secretary to a rich, hand- some boss . . . likes to loaf, dance, skate. MARY ANN GRIMES Grimey Commercial Varsity Club sales girl will go to business school to learn to be a comptometer operator likes to sew, read, and dance thinks conceit is in- excusable. SHIRLEY GROVE Shirt Commercial ... Commercial Club 3, 4, volleyball, basketball 3, 4 ... came from Pittsburgh as a Junior expects to go to Philadelphia after graduation intends to become a nurse likes football. LORETTA GUBALLA Pooch Commercial Business College Club, Commercial Club, Klairton Klicks 2, volleyball 2, 3 expects to continue her commercial training and become a private secretary . . . likes to make scrapbooks. WAYNE GUENTHER Academic football 2, 3, cap- tain 4, track 2, 3, baseball 4, Sen- ior Council, Student Council 3, Chorus 2, 3, Spanish Club 2 . . . will study farming or photo-engraving likes guns, music hates to be hurried. JOANN GUTHRIE Pear Academic GAA 3, 4, volley- ball, basketball 2, 3, 4, Junior Council, Chorus 2, 3...best known for her devilishness is a true sports fan wants to work for a while, then marry and settle down. JAMES HAIGY Turk Vocational Auto Shop shop basketball, shop swimming 3, 4, Student Council 2 one of the outstanding shop students .. . likes to box, play football and baseball says he expects to stay at home. RUTH HAI RSTON Academic . .. volleyball, basket- ball 2, 3, 4 a quiet girl in school ... but she can talk it up on the soft ball field hopes she'll soon learn to drive a car ex- pects she'll find a job. LOIS HAMILTON Lo Vocational . . . Future Home- makers of America Club, hall moni- tor 2 . . . enioys listening to classi- cal music . .. dislikes staying home Saturday night hopes to make somebody a good housewife. NANCY HANEY Nance Academic .. . maiorette 2, 3, 4, Annual, assistant editor, senior play, Queen's Court, Senior Coun- cil, Junior Council, Chorus 2, 3, Girls' Ensemble 4, GAA 3, 4, Col- lege Club, Dramatic Club 2, prom committee she'll be a chemist or an engineer. captur dates for big dogpatch hindig ALTHEA HAVEL Academic Chorus 2, 3, 4, senior play committee, Nurses' Club, bowling 4 enioys singing and eating good food . , . and swimming . .. will take nurses' training at McKeesport Hospital. JOHN HAVRILLA Hav Vocational Machine Shop . . , shop basketball 4 , . . likes to build things out of sheet metal and work with radios also likes pretty girls wants to become an army officer and travel. JACK HAYDEN Red Academic color guard 2, 3, 4, basketball manager 2, 3, 4, stage crew 2, 4, newspaper sales 2, 3, 4 has his license for PIAA basketball referee expects to attend one of the schools for um- pires. JOANN HAYMOND Jo Academic Queen's Court, Alma Mater, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Girls' Ensemble 3, 4, newspaper sales 2 her hobby is collecting snap- shots of her special friends she'll make a pretty, charming re- ceptionist. CHARLES HEMMINGER Hema Academic ... Senior Council, An- nual, assistant editor, newspaper 3, 4, Student Council 2, 3, Square Dance Club, baseball 4 prac- tices for his postman's iob by rov- ing the halls . . . is more intelligent than he likes to pretend. RITA HERRING Reet Academic ... Chorus 3, 4, senior play, College Club, volleyball, bas- ketball 2, 3, 4, French Club 2 her many interests include skating, swimming, knitting, reading, and watching all sports. MARION HlLL Commercial Dramatic Club 2, hall monitor 4 . . . collecting pen- nants from different schools and colleges is her hobby a quiet and likeable girl, she hopes to become a capable air hostess. EARL HINES Eagle Beck Vocational Electric Shop . . . football manager 2, 3, 4, Senior Council, shop basketball, shop swimming 3, 4, basketball 2, base- ball 4 .. . would like to play pro- fessional hockey may enlist in the army. ' CLAYTON HOGE l'lO96 Academic Chorus 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 4: Band 42 foren- sics 2, intramural basketball would like to be a druggist he'll breed thoroughbred dogs for sale and show likes sailing, ice-skating. JOHN HOLT Jack Vocational Machine Shop the strong and silent type who likes the great outdoors . .. espe- cially for fishing and hunting his dislike for blondes is question- able wants to be a state trooper. ROBERT HONEYGOSKY Honey Academic newspaper 2, 3, editor 4, Senior Council, senior play committee, Student Council 2, 3, Honor Society 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 4 writes good horror stories wants to be a de-egoed Orson Welles. CAROLYN HOPKINS Happy Commercial Chorus 2, 3, 4, forensics 2, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, volleyball, basketball, bowling 2, 3, 4 will be either a secre- tary or a nurse would like to see all of the United States and Europe. milin' through charms a packe ROBERT HORGAS Hobo Vocational Machine Shop Senior Council, Steering Committee 4, Annual sales 3, 4, stage crew 4, Spanish play 2 likes all sports and hunting, fishing, and camping . .. will become a machinist's ap- prentice. BETTY HORNE Bet Commercial . . , would like to be,able to spend more time at the movies dislikes having to be alone besides hoping to be completely happy some day, she has no definite plans for the future. MILDRED HUDAK Midge Vocational . . . Future Home- makers of America, volleyball 2, 3, basketball 3 an authority on loafing . .. likes to save her pen- nies .. . hopes to become a house- wife ... will try to ioin the Waves. Annnsw Munson Andy Vocational Auto Shop foot- ball 2, 3, basketball 2, shop bas- ketball 3, 4, track 3, 4 . .. good- natured with a friendly smile likes to dance will enlist in the Army Air Force to become a mechanic. ELEANOR HUNT El Commercial .. .cheerleader 4, newspaper 2, 3, 4, Honor Society 3, 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, vol- leyball, basketball, bowling 2, 3, 4, Student Council 2 will be a secretary until she's of age to be an air-hostess. HENRY JEROME Hank Academic Chorus 2, 3, prom committee, football 2 very handy with a paint brush will develop his artistic talent or become a butcher would like to travel is one boy who dislikes base- ball. VIRGINIA JEROME Jerry Commercial Student Council 4, Commercial Club 3, 4, Honor So- ciety 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 4, Chorus 3 looks forward to owning a ranch in partnership with her aunt likes cats, base- ball, good pictures. GEORGE JOHNSON Academic Band, Orchestra, String Ensemble, Clarinet Quartet 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, Band Festival 4, track 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2 CHS's Benny Goodman expects to study education at Duquesne. BETTY ANN JOHNSTON B. A. Academic. . .College Club, bowl- ing 4, Klairton Klicks 3 enioys swimming for summer and ice skat- ing for winter ... is bored by base- ball broadcasts ... at college she'll study primary teaching. CLYDE JONES Ham Academic football 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Mixed Octet 4, Dra- matic Club 2, 4, newspaper sales 4, track 2 will study dramatics and sociology at college likes meeting new people. CORA JONES Academic Chorus 3, 4 she hopes to attend missionary training school, marry a minister, and go to Africa she likes lis- tening to radio plays and classical music . . . for relaxation she plays the piano. JULIUS JONES Muscles Vocational Auto Shop wants to become a mechanic and even- tually be his own boss when he can't actually travel he'll settle for day dreaming enjoys out- door life, fixing things, and sports. ANGELINE JULIAN Ang Commercial ... Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Honor Society 3, 4, volley- ball, basketball 2, 3, Spanish Club, Spanish play 2 would like to attend comptometer school enjoys all sports and dancing. ROBERT KALTENBACH Cotty Vocational Machine Shop baseball 4, shop basketball 3, 4 it's easy for everyone to like him he'd like to play profes- sional baseball, but he'll settle for a machinist's job. SYl.VIA KAPSHA Syl Academic College Club, Chorus 2, 3, volleyball 2, 3, Span- ish Club looks forward to do- ing elementary teaching and marry- ing . . . likes bowling and dancing prefers happy movie endings to sad ones. RONALD KECK Som Vocational Electric Shop . .. bas- ketball 3, 4, shop swimming 3, 4 . . . expects to keep the family dairy in the family he'll be iust a milkman first lists his likes as girls, sports, and more girls. JEAN KEFFER Dopey Commercial ... Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, volleyball 2, 3, basketball 3, 4 . . . enioys sewing and crochet- ing would like to be a beauty cperator . . . expects to go to Cleveland for a secretary's job. ALICE KENNET Al Academic . . . Student Council 4, Square Dance Club, chairman, volleyball, basketball 2, 3, 4, news- paper 3 likes music and danc- ing ... a real sports enthusiast . .. hopes to do a lot of traveling. JOHN KESSLER Vocational Auto Shop ex- pects to enlist in the Army Air Force and become an airplane mechanic enioys all sports, but football and baseball particularly also likes very much to dance. LOIS KIGGINS Kig Commercial Senior Council, secretory, Queen's Court, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Honor Society 3, 4, Square Dance Club, volleyball, basketball 2, 3, 4, Student Council 3, Com- mercial Club 2, 3, Spanish Club 2 will be an eliicient private sec- retary. ROBERT KOLVEK Scoop Academic .. . Band 2, 3, 4 .. . is such a friendly person, no one minds his practical jokes most loyal supporter of the band's foot- ball team music is his hobby hopes to become a chemist. MIRIAM KORCHAK Mitzi Commercial ... Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, volleyball, basketball 2, 3, Chorus 3, Spanish play 2 ccl- lects picture-postcards . . . would like to travel around the world . .. will work and then marry, she hopes. STEVE KOSANA Crevo Academic Senior Counc'l, senior play, Chorus 4, Junior Coun- cil, Student Council 2, basketball 2, track, baseball 4 he's a popular senior . .. will go to col- lege or seek a career in one of the Services. RICHARD KOSTKAS Richie Academic likes to fish and hunt . . . is very fond of dogs . . . should have a busy future since he's the only senior who expresses an interest in being a carpenter ... he'll go to a trade school. house: senior parent honored as guos 5 am-in 'eh , ,, xl '51, ul! RICHARD KRESIC Vocational Machine Shop . . . swimming 2, 3 building model airplanes is one of his hobbies will enlist in the United States Mar- ine Corps for a few years and then tind a good iob. DOLORES KUNZ DoIo Academic Chorus, Orchestra, Band 2, 3, 4, senior play, College Club, Square Dance Club, Annual sales 3, prom committee, special vocal groups, Flute Quartet, State Chorus ... CHS will miss her many musical talents. BLANCHE KUSTRON Pean Commercial . . . Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, volleyball 2, 3, Dramatic Club, Chorus 2 would like to become a beauty operator hopes someone will soon teach her to drive a car enioys reading and dancing. ROBERT LANCASTER Bob Academic newspaper 2, 3, editor 4, Square Dance Club, Dra- matic Workshop, Student Council 3, French Club 2 writing comes to him easily, so he'll be a iournal- ist he'll study at college or train with the Army. RALPH LATTA Nuts Academic Annual 4, Student Council 3, Chorus 3, Band 2 . .. his hobbies include hunting and fishing among other sports expects to attend one of the State Teachers Colleges and will maior in math. GENE LAUGHLIN Junior Academic Senior Council, senior play committee, Annual 4, College Club, president, Square Dance Club, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Junior Council, treasurer, Handbook, co- editor, prom committee will study agriculture or forestry. WILLIAM LEIS Shake Academic a very nice per- son, but he's very shy keeps a close tab on all sports events ... pretends not to be interested in girls will go to a trade school to learn to be a good bricklayer. PEGGY LEONARD Peg Academic Band, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Girls' Ensemble 3, 4, Square Dance Club, College Club, Junior Council, prom committee, Student Council 2 ... expects to go on with music at college has a pleas- ing solo voice. EDWARD LENHART Lightning Vocational Auto Shop Junior Council . .. intends to shop around for the climate he likes best it won't be where they sing hill-billy songs . . . then he'll get a good job there and live to be a hundred. MARLENE LEPRI Mar Academic Chorus 4, College Club, bowling 4, Klairton Klicks 3 enioys playing the piano and doing Dresden designing is lucky to have her mother's sewing specialty shop to take over. ALICE LEWIS DoIIy Academic College Club, Chorus 2 has a pleasant dis- position which especially fits her to become an elementary teacher she enjoys sewing her own clothes hasn't yet chosen a school. GLADYS LEWIS Vocational Future Home- makers of America Club, hall moni- tor likes skating, parties, her iob as a sales clerk hopes to make a lot of money, do some traveling, and meet a nice man. music festival, gala chri tmas part l A l HARRY LEWIS Leech Academic .. . newspaper sales 45 track 2, 45 football 35 Student Council 2 likes watching foot- ball, track, and wrestling thinks books are o waste of time may go to school to study music. ORA LEWIS O. D. Commercial . . . Commercial Club 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 2, 3, 45 Klairton Klicks, Chorus, newspaper, Annual 3, 45 volleyball, basketball 2, 3, 45 prom committee hasn't as yet decided between being a nurse or secretary. CAROLYN LINGLE Pringle Academic senior play com- mittee5 Annual sales 3, assistant editor 45 Nurses' Club5 Chorus, Girls' Ensemble 2, 3, 45 Student Council 2, 35 prom committee5 Steering Committee 25 Square Dance Club will be a registered nurse. RAYMOND LITTLE Rhey Vocational Electric Shop stage crew 45 newspaper sales 45 track 3, 45 shop basketball 3, 4 . . . says his interests are girls, women, and females also electronics would like to be an electrical engineer. ROSE LOTTO Abbie Academic College Club5 Chorus 2, 35 Junior Council5 prom committee5 volleyball 2 is the class's champion gum-chewer has a special talent for having a good time . .. will be a teacher. ROBERT MACIOCE Porky Vocational Machine Shop baseball 3, 45 shop basketball 3, 4 makes a hobby of saving money expects eventually to become a wealthy business man Mr. Bracken calls him The Frisco Kid . JOHN MAGISKE Mitch Vocational Auto Shop Stu- dent Council 3, 45 stage crew 4 likes best to be with his girl and to drive won't put up with liars wants more education if he can remain a plain, ordinary person. HELEN MAKSIN Max Commercial Dramatic Club 2, 45 Commercial Club 3, 45 Chorus 2, 35 volleyball, basketball 2, 35 Klairton Klicks 2 . . . likes big wed- dings and professional football will be a mortician or a photog- rapher. ANN MANNS Huggy Academic Chorus 2, 3, 45 College Club5 volleyball 3, 4 likes bowling and cooking or a good game of badminton ex- pects to take nurses' training or elementary school teaching, ALVIN MARKOVITZ Mark Academic Honor Society 3, president 45 College Club5 Chorus 2, 3 very witty and intelligent . . . enioys all types of sports . . . hopes to be an M. D. will take pre-med at Pitt. LuVERNE MARKWOOD Red Vocational Future Home- makers of America, president5 rep- resentative to FHA District Council5 volleyball 2, 3 . .. dreams up really unusual things to do . .. will ioin the Waves or the Air Corps. REGIS MARKWOOD Regie Vocational Machine Shop shop basketball 3, 45 homeroom basketball 2 likes both roller and ice-skating . . . wants a souped- up, much decorated ialopy . . . will be a mechanic or a machinist. send chs home to enjoy spring-weath r I , xxx: , Law tankers DAN MARRA RUM Vocational Machine Shop Senior Council, baseball manager 3, 4, football 2, 3, shop basketball 3, 4 enioys movies and all sports . . . would like to become an industrial science teacher. EUGENE MARSHALL Babe Academic football 2, 3, 4, baseball 4, Chorus 2, 3 a big man in the senior hall in more ways than one hates to get up in the morning wants ta make a big fortune in a big hurry. MILDRED MARSHALL Moldie Commercial . . . Commercial Club 2, 4, Klairton Klicks 4 keeps an interesting photograph album likes to dance and to drive a car . . . will go to business school and become a private secre- tary. ANTHONY MASSE Toe Academic . .. Student Council 2, 4, College Club a success- ful writer of short stories ad- mires and copies the style of Robert Louis Stevenson . , . aims to become a criminologist after college. DUANE MATTES Sun-Shine Vocational Machine Shop baseball 4 . .. in season he'd rath- er hunt than go to school also likes to fish he'd be happy if he could become a big league base- ball player. NANCY MAY Academic College Club, Annual, art, Dramatic Club 4, vol- leyball, basketball 2, 3, bowling 3 has artistic talent hopes she doesn't have to take any more Latin at college to become a lab- oratory technician. extend win streak as varsity RUTH McFADDEN Academic volleyball, basket- ball 2, 3, 4 would like to play professional basketball enioys sports as much as food has made plans to go to Philadelphia to learn to be an expert seamstress. HOWARD McGOGNEY Lurch Vocational Auto Shop shop basketball 3, 4, Annual soles hates to be disturbed while sleep- ing ... enioys hunting, fishing, and all kinds of sports hopes to make a fortune in the garage busi- ne5S. BILLIE MEADE Bing Academic College Club, vol- leyball, basketball, Chorus 2 has planned to go to business col- lege likes dancing, skating, bowling also cooking, she hopes to be a housewife eventually. LORENA MICHAEL Reney Commercial cheerleader 3, 4, Annual, art editor, senior play committee, volleyball, basketball, bowling 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, Square Dance Club, prom committee she'II be disap- pointed if she doesn't get to be an air hostess. JOHN MILAS Knuck Academic . . . Bond, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Senior Council, College Club, Clarinet Quartet spends much of his time swimming and playing at football . . . hopes to become a construction engineer. BARBARA MILBURN Barb Vocational . . . sewing and draw- ing are her hobbies she dis- likes having to wait for buses and to wash dishes . . . she has no spe- cial future plans, but she'd like to become a good seamstress. quint shows improvem nt over '49 DOROTHY MAE MILLER Dot Academic Chorus, Girls' En- semble 2, 4, Annual sales, senior play committee, Honor Society 3, 4, prom committee, College Club, French Club 2 has a sweet voice that will help her to be a good music teacher. LOUISE MILLER Bunny Academic Chorus 2, 3 one of the shortest and liveliest of seniors she collects pennies, book covers, and match covers . . . likes sewing and knitting ... hopes to become a nurse. SUE MINCONE Sounding Vocational Future Homemak- ers of America, treasurer, volley- ball 2, 3 next to eating and sleeping, she likes sewing and danc- ing best sl1e'd like to ioin the Women's Marine Corps. EDITH MITCHELL Edie Commercial ... Commercial Club 3, 4, basketball 2, 3 ,A she is a collector of stamps and postcards enioys skating she'd like to go to business school if she can't, she'll start to work. JOHN MONASKY Jackson Academic ... he has a super- workshop at home where he spends a lot of time ... takes time out for some exercise with sports . . . after a few years in the service, he hopes to become a successful farmer. ANNETTE MONROE Netty Academic Senior Council, vice-president, senior play commit- tee, Dramatic Club 2, president 4, Honor Society, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, College Club, Junior Council, prom committee, Chorus 2 with a speech maior, she expects to do radio work. JOHN MOORE Long John Vocational Auto Shop . . . track 4 likes Cadillacs, eating, and sleeping is afraid of rough men he'd like to marry the prettiest chick in Pennsylvania. MARILYN MOSER Moe Academic College Club, Jun- ior Council, prom committee a newcomer from Florida last year left school in November to be married. EDWARD MOZZONI Mun Vocational Electric Shop . .. stage crew 4, shop class treasurer 3, 4, shop basketball 4, track 2 ... his chief hobby-pretty girls he plays basketball and football for fun will be a bricklayer. JOHN MULLEN SketT Academic senior play, Stu- dent Council 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Square Dance Club, Dramatic Club 2 . . . he collects old records and old iokes would like to work with a band will study music at Oberlin. ERMA JEAN MUSTER Erm Academic Band, Chorus 2, 3, 4, volleyball 2, 3 likes to dance, skate, swim, and attend movies .. . hasn't made any defin- ite plans for the future. BARBARA NAGY Barb Commercial Senior Council, cheerleader 4, Queen's Court, Chor- us 2, 3, 4, volleyball, basketball 2, 3, 4, Student Council 2, French Club 2, 3, newspaper 2 ... one girl who is full of fun plans to drive everyone mad and be a psychia- trist. urvey points vocational-interes MARK NAGY Hermit Academic . .. Senior Council, treasurer, Honor Society 3, 4, Color Guard 4, Klairton Klicks 3, 4, senior play committee, Square Dance Club hopes to go to college and to become o teacher or a doctor, SHIRLEY NAGY Shirl Commercial . . . Klairton Klicks 4, volleyball 4 . .. enioys reading, walking, going to the movies, and eating gobs of whipped cream . . . has no definite plans but she hopes to be successful and happy. ANNABELL NELSON Bell Commercial ... Commercfal Club 2, 3, 4 hopes to become o typ- ist and find a iob in New York City likes to have a good time at parties, dances, and picnics. LENORE NESTI Academic Chorus 2, 3, 4, Annual art 4 enioys music, swimming, and dancing ex- pects to work hard to achieve her ambition she would like to become a window decorator. RUTH ANN NORRIS Maroon Academic maiorette 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, College Club, .lun- ior Council, secretary, prom com- mittee, basketball 4, volleyball 2 is heading for Thiel College and then o job in Arizona or D. C. PATTY JANE NUTTALL Pat Academic librarian 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, College Club, vol- leyball 2 collects china pitchers . . . is a fanaticolly loyal Pirate fan expects to get married, but she'll go to college first. We e ,S 1 -1 Q ' GLENN OATES Shy Vocational Electric Shop shop basketball, shop swimming 3, 4, newspaper sales 4 has o handsome profile ... dreams about- becoming a professional baseball player will be an electrician. JEANETTE OGLETREE Nettie Commercial volleyball, bas- ketball 2, 3, 4 like many of her friends, she enioys skating and dancing also likes to read wants very much to become a nurse. ADELINE OLESKY Ada Commercial . .. librarian 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, volleyball 3 likes going to dances, parties and the movies wouldn't mind having o job in a department store if she isn't a secretary. JANET ORBELL Jan Academic . . . Bond, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Girls' Ensemble 2, 4, Annual art, Student Council 3, prom com- mittee, Flute Quartet, Chorus 2 . . . she has talent in both drawing and music wants to go to business school. HELEN OSBORNE Goodie Academic Chorus 3, 4, vol- leyball, basketball 2, 3, 4 likes especially doing work with wood has her heart set on ioining the air corps for women . .. enioys all sports. GLORlA PACICH Dolly Commercial . . . Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, volleyball, basketball 2, 3, 4, bowling 4, Spanish play 2 a keen competitor in all girls' athletic tournaments likes to sing popular songs will be a secretary. DOROTHY PARACH Dottie Commercial . .. Commercial Club, president 2, 3, vice-president 4, Chorus 2, 3, Student Council, typist 4 a modest girl herself, she detests show-offs collects photographs will go to busi- ness school. FRANK PARKER Ace Vocational Electric Shop Stu- dent Council 4, shop basketball 3, 4 dancing with a sharp chic to some fine be-bop music is his favorite kick will be a welder and will work for his father. JEAN PASCOE Academic . . . Pennsylvania Week Queen, cheerleader 3, 4, senior play, Senior Council, Chorus 2, 3, 4, volleyball, basketball, bowling, College, Square Dance Clubs, Stu- dent Council 2 a beautiful queen who plans to take to the air. l.OlS PASCOE Pearl Commercial maiorette 2, 3, 4, volleyball, basketball, bowling 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 2 is seeking that ideal job with short hours and good pay thinks no boy needs to be bashful loves dancing. DONNA PASQUERELI. Gussie Academic CHS Bear 4, Chor- us 2, 3, 4, Annual sales, Square Dance Club, volleyball, bowling 2, 3, newspaper, class sales chairman 2, Klairton Klicks 2 expects to enter Mercy Hospital for training. RAMON PASTORE Buddy Vocational Machine Shop . .. basketball 2, 3, co-captain 4, coach, shop basketball his work, his hobby, his life all seem to be bas- ketball actually, his girl gets tirst attention. MARY PATELLIS Mart Commercial . .. Klairton Klicks 4, volleyball 3, Spanish play 2 plans to go to business school and become a good typist collects movie stars' photos wants to meet Montgomery Clift. RUTH ANN PAZO Paz Academic College Club, Square Dance Club, Junior Council, prom committee, chorus 2, 3, val- Ieyball, basketball 2, 3, newspaper sales 2, 4 the class's biggest ioker expects to become a nurse. RITA PHIPPS Dimples Commercial enioys music and likes to amuse herself play- ing the piano ... does a lot of em- broidering expects people to keep their promises she may become a missionary. FRANK PIATEK Fats Vocational Electric Shop likes pinochle, pool, fishing, and bowling . . . considers golf a waste of time expects to make a fast million and take a trip around the world. JOHN PIATEK Hunks Commercial Square Dance Club, newspaper sales 4 . . . a guy that gets Monday morning blues likes football and base- ball will go to business school wants to be a BTO. EDWARD POLICK Academic Student Council 3, 4, College Club, Square Dance Club, newspaper sales 4, track 4, Chorus 3, 4, homeroom basketball 2 enjoys sports contests, traveling . . . will be a mechanical engineer. tr ncls: graduates reveal success formula STEVE POWANDA Pow Wow Vocational Machine Shop is among the number of many shop boys who roam the great outdoors, fishing and hunting and who dream of getting into the big leagues he'll probably join the Navy. THEODORE PROTO Luke Academic . . . basketball 2, man- ager 3, baseball 4, newspaper 3, 4, newspaper sales 4 would like to play for the Pirates he wouldn't ask for Kiner's salary . .. is the class pool shark. FRANK PUNGITORE Ju-Ju Vocational Auto Shop shop basketball 3, 4 ... has pipe dreams about owning the Clairton Works some day and about making a million in a week likes all girls but the noisy ones. ELIZABETH QUINN Betsy Academic Student Council 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, College Club, Square Dance Club, Klairton Klicks 2, 3, 4, basketball, volleyball 2, 3, 4, newspaper 3 expects to make social work her career. WALTER RADOCAY Rats Vocational Electric Shop football 2, 3, 4, baseball 3, 4, Sen- ior Council, shop basketball, swim- ming . . . a faithful, hard-plugging lineman , .. has big league dreams, too expects to enlist in Navy or Marines. JOAN REIS Academic Chorus 2, 3, vol- leyball 2, 3, basketball 3, Klairton Klicks 3 enioys roller skating and swimming , . . plans to attend business school, work for a time, and then get married. KATHLEEN RESVOSKY Kay Commercial Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Annual sales 4, Chorus 2 a dainty young lady who is a very capable typist likes walk- ing, sleeping late, and talking on the 'phone . . . wants to travel and marry. ARMETHA ROBERTS Methie Academic librarian 2, 3, 4, GAA 4, volleyball, basketball 2, 3, 4, prom committee, Chorus 3, Spanish Club 2 she also wants to travel and wcrk and then get married enioys reading and dancing. CHARLES ROBINSON Iron Jaw Vocational Auto Shop 'Foot- ball 2, 3, 4, track 2, 3, 4 he's learning to be an auto mechanic, but he'd rather make his living box- ing as a professional a real he- man and a sharp dresser. MARY ROBINSON Sherry Academic GAA 3, 4, volley- ball, basketball 2, 3, 4 a very friendly person is a lusty rooter at baseball games likes to collect poetry would like to be a beautician or home economist. PETE RODINO Roach Vocational Electric Shop swimming 4, Annual sales 4, news- paper 3, Dramatic Club 2, shop basketball 3, 4 he stars girls as his chief hobby will prob- ably enlist in the Navy. KATHLEEN RUFFING Peaches Academic College Club, vol- leyball 2, 3, 4, basketball 3, bowl- ing 4, Student Council 2 . .. enioys eating and playing volleyball and basketball expects to further her education and to be a house- wife. after welcome easter break, scholarships, JOAN RUSH Commercial Chorus 4, Com- mercial Club 4 her hobby is a most unusual one-collecting salt and pepper shakers she plans to get a job as a secretary or as a telephone operator. MARGARET SANDOW Academic Chorus 2, 3, 4, Girls' Ensemble 3, 4, College Club .. . expects to attend Carnegie Tech and UCLA to study to become a dietician she pities anyone who doesn't know how to sew. MELVA SANOVICH Milly Commercial . . . Commercial Club 2, 3, secretary 4, senior play, An- nual 4, College Club, Chorus 2, 3, Spanish Club 2, volleyball 3 enioys listening to good music .. will be an efficient secretary. MARTHA SCRIPKO Mort Academic . . . Spanish Club 2, volleyball 2 wants to go to business school and find a good secretarial position . .. hopes wed- ding bells will ring soon . .. likes roller skating and eating good food. MARJORIE SHEPHERD Shep Commercial .. . Commercial Club 2, vice-president 2, 3, Annual art, Chorus 4, volleyball 2, 3, 4 she hopes very much to be able to go to art school in New York to study fashion designing. VIRGINIA SHEPHERD Jenny Commercial . . . Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, volleyball, basketball 2, 3, 4 has no regard for envious people hopes to earn enough money to put herself through a school for models. . .likes to travel. JOSEPHINE SIDONE Minnie Academic cheerleader 4, Senior Council, College Club, Hon- or Society, Chorus 2, 3, Student Council 3, Spanish Club 2, news- paper sales 2 expects to go to business school and Eater to become an air hostess. WALTER SIMS Chubby Vocational Auto Shop bas- ketball 2, 3, 4, baseball 4. . .some- thing unusual-a quiet shop boy- an artist at auto mechanics a faithful, hardworking member of the basketball squad. GLORIA SIMUN Dorie Commercial ... Commercial Club 2, 4, volleyball, basketball 2, 3, 4 likes to sew . . . and to bake, if someone else will do the cleaning up . .. she dreams about a good iob and a marriage to her boss. ANN CAROLYN SKAPIK Skip Academic ... Band 2, 3, assistant drum maior 4, Orchestra 2, 3: Chor- us 2, 4, College Club, Square Dance Club, newspaper 2, 3: Spanish Club 2, volleyball, basketball ... wants to be the President's private secretary. ANN SMITH Smitty Academic Senior Council, senior play committee, Annual 3, 4, College Club, Student Council 2, 3, Chorus 2, 3, Dramatic Club 2 plans to study home economics and interior decorating at Carnegie Tech. JUANITA SMITH Nita Commercial Klairton Klicks 4 occupies her leisure time with playing the piano and going to the movies she hopes to go to school to study beauty culture and to become an expert operator. baseball, track keep all seniors racing busy seniors, prom-tired unclergrads MARGARET SMITH Pocahontas Commercial . ,. Annual sales 4, Commercial Club 3, 4, volleyball, basketball 3, 4 . . . hails originally from New Kensington is a su- per-salesman expects to take an advanced course in business machines. SHIRLEY SMITH Commercial . . . Commercial Club 2, 4, volleyball 2, 3 wants to learn how to drive a car and to travel around the world likes pretty clothes and iewelry will go to business school. MICHAEL SOLTIS Mickey Commercial homeroom bas- ketball 2g hall monitor 3, 4 ex- pects to work a little and then go to business school likes all sports . .. his big desire is to travel around the world. RONALD SORG Academic Honor Society 3, 4, College Club a friendly sen- ior and a really conscientious scholar . . . likes to eat better than anything he'll make a whiz of a physics prof some day. HARRIET SPANOVICH Cosie Commercial Square Dance Club, volleyball, basketball, bowl- ing 2, 3, 45 Chorus 37 Commercial Club 2 she's to be found wherever there's music and fun . . . would like to be a medical secre- tary. JUNE STANGE Skinny Commercial . .. Commercial Club 2 .. . she hopes to become a good wife and mother would like sometime to see the whole United States she collects dolls she admires lovely clothes. FAY STEFFEY Shorty Commercial . .. Commercial Club 2, '73, 4, Honor Society 3, 4, news- paper 3, 4, volleyball 3 a very competent secretary now, but she'd like to go on to business school . .. enioys sewing and crocheting. JANE ANN STEVENS Janie Commercial . . . Commercial Club 4, Klairton Klicks 4 ex- pects to become an office worker has a variety of interests- dancing, crocheting, listening to the radio, and reading. REA STOKES Commercial . .. Commercial Club 2, 4, volleyball, basketball 2, 3, 4, French Club 2 ... is a football and baseball fan likes reading everything but murder mysteries wants to travel and then marry. JOHN STRAUB JR Vocational Machine Shop football manager 2, 3, 41 Student Council 4, basketball 2, 31 track 4 one of those hard-working property boys up at the field will earn his living as a machinist. LUCILLE STURA Sturie Academic College Club, vol- leyball, basketball, bowling 2, 4 would like to attend college or business school to become o medical secretary likes parties, good food, and a good time. EMIL SUJETA Sugee Vocational Machine Shop shop football, basketball, swim- ming, senior play committee likes hunting, camping, swimming, and playing ball as a forest ranger he'll work to preserve wild life. relish rest da aft r k nnywood capers MARGARET SVAC Smiles Commercial would like to have her voice trained and become a professional singer her sec- ond choice is to become a model she enioys dancing and many different sports. RUDOl.PH TATALOVICH Dolph Academic Chorus 2, 3, 4 likes to make people believe he is laziness itself has a booming but flexible voice that's good for doing imitations . . . expects to find a career as an army officer. JOSEPH TAULTON Don .lose Academic ... College Club, Spanish Club 2, homeroom basket- ball 2, 3, 4, swimming, track 4 . . . likes model-building and wood work plays the piano for fun hopes to become a successful lawyer. BARBARA TAYLOR Barb Commercial Junior Council, prom committee, basketball 4, volleyball 2 likes to dance and to read ... her future is no mystery --she's pretty and she likes to cook .. wants to be an air hostess. MARY ALWILDA TAYLOR Commercial head student li- brarian 4, senior play, Annual 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, basket- ball, volleyball, bowling, Chorus 2, Klairton Klicks 4 likes meeting new people will be a librarian or nurse. JANE TELEGA Janie Commercial . . . senior play com- mittee, volleyball 3 keeps up on the latest skating steps would like to become a professional dancer will hunt a job as a telephone operator. DORIS THEOBALD Dory Commercial . . . basketball 2, 3, 4, volleyball, bowling, Chorus 2, Commercial Club 2 enioys bowling wants to see all of the U. S. A. . . . expects to work for a time, then marry and have a family, THOMAS THOMPSON Vocational Electric Shop . . . keeps h'mself well-informed about all kinds of sports . .. would like school better if there were no tests .. . dislikes rainy weather ex- pects to be an electrician. DOLORES TORTORICE Queenie Commercial senior play, cheerleader 4, Annual, assistant editor, GAA 3, 4, Honor Society, Klairton Klicks, Commercial Club, Chorus, volleyball, basketball, bowling 2, 3, 4, newspaper 2, 3 .. . looks forward to seeing more of the U. S. A. GEORGE TRASP Porky Academic basketball 3, 4 one of the starting five on the l950 squad for fun, he roller- skates and does work with wood would like to be a chemical engineer expects to drive a truck for his dad. CHRISTINE TSANGARIS Chris Commercial Klairton Klicks 4, volleyball 2, 3, Spanish Club 2 reads many historical novels . . . after a few years of work, she hopes to get to Europe to see the places she reads about. FAY VANKIRK Academic Annual art 4, prom committee, Spanish Club, Chorus 2 . .. loves to dance, draw, or read hopes to travel wants to enioy a successful career as an air hostess or interior decora- tor. graduation activities make seniors HAROLD VAVITH ES Vests Academic basketball, base- ball 4 . . . is interested in all sports, especially pool .. . hopes to become an air cadet .. . after some experience as a transport pilot, he intends to be a test pilot. JOHN VELLIKY Academic Band 2, 3, 4, Col- lege Club .. . one of those boys who doesn't show up around school when it's hunting season . . . makes a most faithful boyfriend . . . wants to go to college and to own a car. RAYMOND VERBA Ray Academic football 2 spends the fall playing sandlot football likes to design and build things will go into the painting business with his uncle who'll teach him the tricks of the trade. JAMES VINTON Brown Commercial . . . senior play, Sen- ior Council, Chorus, special groups 2, 3, 4, Band 4, Student Council 2, 3 . .. likes music and fooling around with cameras expects to become a certified public accountant. MARY LOUISE VITORI Marry Lu Academic Senior Council, president, senior play, general manager, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, special groups 2, 3, 4, Junior Coun- cil, president, prom committee, Square Dance, College Clubs, vol- leyball, bowling will go to Wittenberg College. DONALD VOZAR Voz Vocational Machine Shop basketball 2, 3, 4, shop basketball coach . . . like the rest of his family he likes basketball best of anything enioys looking and being lazy .. expects to be a Marine. BARBARA WALKER Bobbie Academic Annual, assistant editor, senior play committee, li- brarian 2, 3, 4, College, Square Dance Clubs, newspaper 4, Chorus 2, 3, Girls' Ensemble 3, Dramatic, Spanish Clubs 2 expects to study advertising at Duquesne. BERNICE WALLACE Bernie Commercial . . . Commercial Club 3, 4, volleyball 3, 4, Chorus 2, li- brarian 2 collects pictures of entertainment celebrities . . . would like to be a radio announcer will go to college or ioin Waacs. LEONA WALLACE Onie Commercial Senior Council, cheerleader 4, GAA 2, 3, 4, Chor- us 2, 3, 4, Junior Council: prom committee, newspaper sales 2, 3, Student Council, Commercial Club' 2, volleyball, basketball, bowling wants to be happy and suc- cessful. CLYDE WALTERS Academic . .. is a really talented and temperamental artist . .. hopes to win recognition for his talent enioys music as a sideline . .. may ioin the Armed Services. JAMES WALTERS Jim Vocational Machine Shop . .. basketball 4, shop basketball 3 ... thinks hobbies are a waste of time .. . is looking for a job with 'Fewer hours and more pay .. . will join the Navy or Air Corps. REGIS WARD Academic football manager 3, 4, baseball manager 3, 4, base ketball manager 2, Chorus 2, 3 . . . when it comes to managing a sport, he's the best wants to go to college and become a busi- nessman. MILDRED WASKO Millie Academic College Club, Ii- brarian 3, 4, Klairton Klicks 3, Chorus 2, volleyball, basketball, French Club 2 likes to cook, eat, swim, and ice skate plans to be an elementary teacher. PAUL WEBER Huck Academic . . . Band, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Trumpet Trfo, Brass Sextet, Chorus, Boys' Quartet 2, swimming 4 .. . truly a master of the trumpet and cornet . .. expects to become a band and orchestra director. JACK WHETZEL Academic . . . football 3, Annual art 4 .. . likes all sports, but ski- ing is cne favorite .. . cnother is cow-boying in the station wagon . . . just hopes he graduates so he can ioin the Navy. JOANNE WHITE Jo Academic newspaper sales 2, 3, manager 4, Annual sales 3, 4, College Club, Dramatic Club 2, 4, Spanish Club 2 horseback riding is tops on her list she'il go to college to study science. GLENN WIKE Bunk Vocational Auto Shop Chor- us 2 his life is completely wrapped up in auiomcbiles he tinkers on engines in his spare time he expects to work his way up in a garage until he is head mechanic. VIRGINIA LEE WILLEY Willey Commercial ... Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, GAA 3, 4, volleyball, bas- ketball, bowling 2, 3, 4, Librarian 4, Spanish Club 2 is looking for an interesting iob-thinks she'll find it as a hotel hostess. ALMA WILLIAMS Almond Joy Commercial she finds enioy- ment in music and art ... her chief interest is in clothes expects to study to become an expert design- er of women's fashions ... doesn't like being teased. J sem wilson ziggy Academic football 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, track manager 3, 4 was a real rock in the Bears' forward wall has a keen in- terest in all rifles and guns hopes to become a mechanical en- gineer. DUANE WINKELVOSS Wink Academic Student Counc'l, president 4, Band 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3 likes to drive if he has a girl for company wants to see all of the United States . . . expects to become an architect. EMMA JANE WOOFTER Jane Commercial ... Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Chorus 3, 4, librarian 4, volleyball, basketball 2, 3, 4, Span- ish Club 2 likes hill-billy music and horseback riding . . . wants a iob in o radio station or bank. SARA YARLETTS Sally Commercial ... Commercial Club 4, volleyball, basketball, bowling 2, 3, 4 likes to eat cherry pie and to play basketball .. . wants to have a successful life will let events dictate her future. JOHN YOHE Yo Yo Academic Band 2, 3, 4, Or- chestra 3, 4 enioys reading music manuscripts will study music techniques and specialize in choir directing, organ, and trom- bone hasn't yet chosen a school. realize carefree school days are to end graduates JENNlE MAE YOUNG Academic Band 2, 3, 4, Honor Society 3, 4, College Club: Chorus 2, 3, newspaper, Dramatic Club, volleyball, basketball 2 hopes to become very independent will study to be a laboratory tech- nician. EDWARD ZITNEY Edert Vocational Electric Shop . . . has his family's talent for drawing . . . builds model airplanes . . . expects to continue his electrical work .. . hopes to get a fob in the mill as a motor connector. plan for jobs, college DOLORES ZONDORAK Dolly Commercial she's interested in photography as a hobby for work, she'd like to model or to sing whichever she chooses, she ex- pects to go to school for training. ANTOINETTE ZUMBO Toni Commercial . . . Commercial Club 2, 3, president 4, volleyball, basket- ball, bowling 2, 3, 45 Spanish Club 2 she likes dancing, bowling, skating, and watching football will work, but she expects to marry very soon. A LETTER TO THE GRADUATING CLASS To the Seniors of 1950: The closing of the senior year of school may seem to some of you like the closing of a book. lt may seem to others of you like the end of a iourney that you have been hoping for and anticipating for a long time. Still others of you may look upon the occasion with a feeling of ioy and satisfaction. Only those who have had similar experiences can well evaluate the experi- ences through which you have iust passed. The future comes to everyone without invitation. lt is upon us before we are aware. Whether it carries opportunity or defeat depends upon how we meet it. Confidence is essential in any situation. Students from Clairton schools have won honor and success in the face of the keenest competition in the past. The future I am sure will provide even better and greater performance. Located in the heart of the greatest industrial and educational center in the world with leaders in all fields that are the equal of any, with unlimited resources to support all worthy improvements, it is my opinion that the graduates of our school in the future as the present will be a potential for good in whatever field they choose. To each of you then we throw the torch with a feeling of confidence that you will hold it high. Respectfully yours, H. D. Teal, Superintendent 44 l Look who's in the cafeteria. Front hall chatter, Our best lea manners, Big wheels of Student Council. Special CHS brew. Office work-no mistakes! Even in the rain, Mr. Benack? G-Day for '49ers. 104 is the smartest. Floor show at noon. COur date-June 1.9 Three-mon lunchtime band. l 'A' ir 'Ir if J h g d t 1 FIRST HONORS l College Preparatory Commercial Vocational ' ANNETTE MONROE ARLENE CARLSON ROBERT HORGOS Allen Bennett Evelyn Boughton Emma Carson Elsie Declemento Anna Estoclc Mary Ann Feder tit Robert Honeygosky Eleanor Hunt Virginia Jerome Angeline Julian Lois Kiggins 'A' Carolyn Lingle Alvin Marlcovitz Dorothy Miller Mark Nagy Kathleen Resvoslcy Ronald Sorg Fay Steftey Dolores Tortorice Joanne White Jennie Mae Young ' Nb juniors ,ii , underclassmen prepare to man the wheels and sophomores Wilson Business Disiricf of clairton business 1 xi 9 I Junior officers, left to right, Steve Billirakis, Peggy Thatcher, Norma Barton, James Pishok. class of l95l enjoys busy year OFFICERS Steve Billirakis . , . President Peggy Thatcher , Vice-President Norma Barton , . , Secretary James Pishok . , Miss Jane Walker A iunior is the luckiest of all students. While he knows more of the answers than a sophomore, he doesn't have to pretend to know them all like a senior. He can en- ioy his iunior importance without feeling the press of senior responsibility. And juniors are important. The class of 1951 has been going at a terrific pace all year trying to get done all the important things it is supposed to do. First of all, geting ready for Spring Prom is a year-long job. After taking care of essentials like choosing Hitch Your Wag- on to a Star for its decoration theme and hiring Lee KeIton's Band, Junior Council had to make all the silver stars and a sky in which to hang .them. But the hours the Council spent paid dividends because May 19, 1950 will always stand high on the list of prom nights to be remembered. . Treasurer Faculty Sponsor An equally exciting and absorbing task is choosing a class ring design. This year's Council took time to go into the mat- ter very thoroughly with several companies before making a decision. When the first rings arrived iust before Christmas, even the seniors agreed the 1951 ring is indeed a handsome one. To complete its list of strictly iunior responsibilities, Junior Council will have the exacting iob of revising the Handbook be- fore next fall so that new students and sophomores will have a guide to make them feel at home. Besides accomplishing these things, these same busy iuniors have been doing their share in all other school activities, some of them holding very important posi- tions. ls it any wonder, when they think about next year, that they almost hope, please, that it won't be any more hectic than this one? all-night prom Idea subject of debate JUNIOR ELECTRIC SHOP First row: Michael Ross, Carl Nero, John Spargal, Joseph Geleiko, James Pishok, Alben Primorach, Joe Toth, Bernard Wagner, Andrew Veres, Enrico Sestito. Second row: Dale Clapsaddle, Steve Suieia, Walter Glover, Joseph Ko- valyalx, Sam Roman, Tom Suflon, Edward Kaufman, Tony Serapiglia, Larry Traegar, Harold Jones. JUNIOR MACHINE SHOP Firsf row: Tom Siler, Tom Willard, John Peirella, John Palinski, An- drew Skolnilx, Donald Powell, Ed- ward Mullen, Bill lang, Tom Gos- ney, Charles Minda. Second raw: William Chonfos, Bill Burke, Albert Smiih, Ray Cough- enour, John Dranlxo, James Clancy, John Corry, Joe Kosloslci. JUNIOR AUTO SHOP First row: Edward Plavchak, Bill Theiss, Burnett Wagner, Billy Bick- erfon, Tom Hudak, Palsy Ripepi, Tony Pastore, Dale Parsons. Second row: Fred King, Melvin Kasmerski, Anthony Yonich, Ray- mond Hood, Harvey Childs, Jim Bonner, Robert Berchok, Harry Sfricklin. Third row: Marko Julian, Floyd King, Ozzie Sparks, Theodore Pa- Yellis, William Milas, John Puller- son, William Sekela. C ass rings First row: Barbara Schreck, Mar- cella Leccia, Betty Covelli, Joan Wagner, Rose Capaccia, Marlon Street, Joanne Lister, Jean Good- r.Jm, June Friend, Bernadette Ca- dena, Adrania Fant. Second row: Doris Hurt, ROSE Marie Boyd, Becky Conrad, Helen Bodner, Barbara Jean Tokarsky, Tina Tenaglia, Diana Harris, Lucille Mance, Joanne Cisco. Third row: Ramona Howard, Ida Mozzcni, Merle Klfnk, Carl Mat- thews, Conrad Nordine, Anthony Rascati, James Davis, Shirley Min- da, Ruby Ford. Fourth row: Kevin Mullen, Theo- dore Vitori, Arthur Gobbie, Lewis Martini, Mark Oluivich, Walter Sabin, John Legree, Gary Towne send. First row: Clara Lou Desiderio, Lila Chasko, Betty Goodrum, Ann Ferree, Vicki Glover, Barbara Stev- enson. Second row: Dolores Specht, Mar- ion Percy, Ena Spangler, Olga Ru- kavina, Marcella Soubeyrand, Naomi Poorman. Third row: Charles Alford, Neil Decima, Norman Mifls, Regis Ruf- 'Fing, William Rukavina, Rudolph Adams. First row: Elsie Mayzel, Winifred Wise, Shirley Gill, Shirley Biddle, Carolyn Booth, June Eddy, Dorothy Bekavac. Second row: Gerry Bradley, Joan Campayno, Mildred Belland, Bere nice Richardson, Charlotte Bennett, Lucille LaValle, Loretta Haun, Vera Zofchak. Third row: Sam Hitchings ,Michael Sabol, Russell Jones, Norman Wil- liams, Edmund Bisogni, Albert George, Joseph Scurtield. First row: Betty Jean Adams, Ruth Dwyer, Edith Dunkerley, Arlene Harrigan, Lillian Hall, Pat Wilson, Dorothy Vance, Barbara Allen, Margie Williams. Second row: Donald Hoover, Vir- ginia Aldridge, Susan Gemerchak, Ursula Keller, Helen Jane Jackson, Goldie Uremovich, Dolores LaMen- dola, Frances Lang, Della Green, Norma Jean Mayfield, Daniel Pas- tore. Third row: Peggy Coursin, Betty Jean McConeghy, Donald McCorm- ley, John Wray, Pat Zervas, Sammy Williams, Robert Hill, Donna Baxen- dell, Arlene Wolf. for chri tmas First row: Pearl Witherspoon, Mary Lou Withers, Gloria Tiberio, Peggy Thatcher, Betty Crilley, Ann Hars- manka, Gerry Cmarada, Mary Jo Clair, Barbara Bickerton, Eleanor Adamson. Second row: Don Suss, Herb Reb- hun, Alvin Pierallini, Parthinia Jar- rett, Jane Reecl, Nancy Parnell, Margaret Nelson, Jean Lee, Dove Coe, Rcginald Cannon, Bob Licht. Third row: Edward Millis, Jack Trainer, Gerald Rupert, Christy Li- papis, James Orbell, Fred McCon- nell, Robert Qualters, John Rod- gers, Phil Work. First row: Verla McCurry, Adriana Costantino, Sammie Mae Hearing, Linnie Lucas, Shirley Fleet, Dawn Jeffers. Second row: Dolores Elder, Mary Jo Waugh, Lois Cochran, Lorena Kohan, Betty Lou Gretz, Lynne Gos- ney. Third row: Patricia Hoftman, Dom- enic Cifonelli, Robert Guftey, Ed- win Selby, Lewis Vuiatovich, Jim Blank, Joel Blackwell, Dolores Casaldi. First row: Shirley Whitfield, Max- ine Magill, Betty Ondrick, Agnes Bradford, Lois Curry, Mary McCall, Rosa Robinson, Evelyn Collins. Second row: Jerry Chiappetta, Sam Work, Walter Peterson, Bob Anderson, Joseph Jurco, Ray Phil- lippi, Larry Smith, Don McCreody. First row: Millie Mitoch, Mary Ann Capul, Dorothy Seach, Mary Hott, Laverne Beam, Norma Barton, lelene Fairchild, Joyce Bersl-tok, Sally Lundy, Fannie DeLucia. Second row: Georgia Brown, Doris George, Lee Anna Battle, Vivian Everson, Ruby Phill'ps, Mary Ann Rakochy, Luana McCoy, Catherine Straka, Nancy Stock, Rina Mungai, Third row: Joan Bronkoski, Ralph Frengel, Steve Billirakis, Nick Aversa, Carl Brown, Donald Bailey, Charles Walle, Fred Sutter, Dorothy Myers. '52 Nancy Irvin, Ronald Shea, Pat Lyons, Richard Byers, four sophomores, compare notes about what's new to them around CHS. sophomores discover c s That much-anticipated day finally ar- rived sometime around the first of Septem- ber. The bell rang indicating that another semester of school had begun. In the crowd filing into the building were many sopho- mores who were bursting with pride. At last they belonged on the high school side of the building. The excitement of discovering where their homerooms were, who else were in them, and who their teachers were made them a little weary at the end of that first day. But the newcomers from Wilson were overioyed to learn that each person would have his own locker. The first week was the most confusing for them. Even with the help of the Junior Handbook published especially for them, it was difficult to be prompt for every class. lt was not uncommon for an embarrassed sophomore to realize after several minutes of the period had gone by that he was sit- ting in the wrong class. After the excitement had calmed down, they soon learned that their class enroll- rnent, four hundred one, was one of the largest in the history of Clairton High. They didn't allow much time to pass until they became active in school activities. ln music they were outstanding. There were more sophomores in the band than either iuniors or seniors. Three sophomore girls won the honor of wearing the new maiorette uniforms. They made up almost the entire membership of the Mixed B Chor- us. ln other activities open to them they made a good showing. Academically, the sophomore class stood the lowest of the three classes, but its average showed steady improvement. The informal shot above was used in place of a class officers' picture because the sophomores have no officers. They will elect their first set iust before school closes. They have been able to observe how im- portant Junior Class leaders are in CHS so they will make their choices very carefully. Miss June Morgan, their class sponsor, will supervise the campaign and election late in May. From the promise they have shown this year, it is certain that in 1952 the school will have capable leaders. class makes cl but First row: Frances Richardson, Clara Uremovich, Mary Lou Shaffer, Paulette Staropoli, Mary Lou Mar- tis, Norma Wilson, Edith Clapper Lorraine Maple, Noretta Albertini, Donna Marie Barker, Patricia Bavin. Second row: Elizabeth Moore, Agnes Battle, Fay Mitchell, Sally Berich, Beatrice Lewis, Charlotte Smith, Angelo Sgroi, Melvin Hen- derson, Tom Nicholich, Job Grove. Third row: Bill Townsend, Albert Herazo, Melvin Fuller, Ronald Cuddy, Bill Voorhis, Dick Gilmer, George Grimes, Alfred Coon. Fourth row: Joe Moore, Robert Monasky, Chris Bigenko, Carl Zan- do, Duane Gordon, George Vucko- vich, Robert Lasch, Jack Willard, Bill Chamberlin, Ronald Hill. First row: Robert Crllley, Alvin Henderson, Stella Prisbylla, Bar- bara King, Jean Kavka, Theresa Kessler, Pauline Muster, Joan Myers, David Shuclr, Ronald Kulka. Second row: Jim O'Donnell, Ronnie Shea, Lillie Belle Sumpter, Ruth Morris, Joan Cosner, Emma Goss, Evelyn Johnson, Bessie Browning, Robert Lasich. Third row: Barry Elder, Nunzio Chelli, Theodore Kondos, James White, Bill Rumng, Bill Wilson, James Coughenour, George Cole- man, James Runatz. First row: Bruce Lewis, Georgia Tardy, Fleurette Garner, Betty Gas- barro, Carole Blyshak, Ethel Clap- per, Joyce Bossi, Donna Gibb, Mat- tie Wesson, John Tenaglia. Second row: Michael Senko, Nancy Knott, Collette Mullen, Elaine Vitori, Eleanora Stokes, Sherry Martin, Anna Mae Watlro, Lucille Bendel, lrene Bendik, Esther Patterson, Bar- bara Hoak, Alan McDonald. Third row: Manelos Stavros, John Parach, Sam Pacich, Ronnie Winkle- voss, Don Wagner, Kermit Best Anargiros Patellis, John Gergley, Joe Laver, George Kraynak, Jerry Janosko. First row: Stephany Granetz, Rob- erta Seighman, Barbara Rossell, Fanny Giangarlo, Sundae Valen- zesi, Nellie Willis, Bette Lou Percy, Joan Hemminger, Lorene Latine, Marion Moller. Second row: Harry England, Bill Sti1'Tler, Ralph Groce, Herbert Rich- ardson, Mary Jo Hennig, Margaret Honeygosky, Norma Merritt, Bill Neilson, Richard Rosche, Frank Ross, Tony Gambino. Third row: I. D. Dickson, Arthur Kaiser, Gary LeDonne, Vincent DiLonardo, Bob Lewis, Tom Beka- vac, Bob Gillie, George Pavlik, Paul Ruffin, Louis Pica. books guid First row: Mary Ann Behary, Esther Baldwin, Louise Berringer, Faye Coe, Annabelle Simmons, Thelma Mullen, Sara McFadden, Janet Mowry, Lucille Proto, Nancy Van- Kirk. Second row: Bernard George, By- num Bryant, Dorothy Soncini, Eleanor Smith, Marian Johnson, Barbara Moses, Barbara Pascoe, John Trumpe, Charles Tullius, James Harvey. Third row: Ted McFarland, Lee Min- cone, Daniel Deaton, Pete Hronakes, Vick McElhatton, Arthur Hohn, Donald Davis, John Micsko. First row: Bettie Lou Carter, Leona Ogletree, Shirley Hunter, Helen Kypreos, Eileen Gaydos, Jo-Anne Smith, Arleen Specht, Cecilia Hof- fee, Audrey Slate, Charleen Hun- ter, Meryl Hartman. Second row: Agnes Martis, Charles Randolph, Pete Patellis, Robert Blair, Regis Nero, Joe Pungitore, Sam Bonafortuna, Larry Raynak, Nick Tour, Edward Bigenko, Robert Briscoe, Dolores Gombar. Third row: Jim Lucidi, Casper Ca- siraro, Jim Vance, Tom Grocott, Martin Buzalka, Victor Prisbylla, Bill Ondrik, Edward Birescik, Rich- ard Bowers, Bob E. Biddle. First row: Earl Tillman, Byron Steinbaugh, Rita Giuliani, Helen Watazychyn, Betty Meade, Eula- mae Johnson, Carol Arnett, Mary Jean Pittman, John Sims, Wendell Charles. Second row: Mary Semko, Mar- garet Dugan, Eileen Geracitano, Shirley Popovich, Gail Scarbrough, Barbara Siler, Ruth McTaggart, Louis Colonna. Third row: Harry Eifler, Tom Dailey Charles Lewis, James Crawford, George Cheran, Dick Beattie, Paul LeDonne, Bob A. Biddle, Don Bax- ter. Fourth row: John Sovick, Roy Ver- banes, Jay Boyle, Kenneth McCor- mick, Jack Kirkwood, Jim Amati, Robert Cooper, Richard Sovich, Edward Spence. First row: Glenn Suss, Nancy Wen- ner, Dilys Chuba, Norma Gilmore, Mineto Whiteside, Betty Simmons, Odell Adams, Mary Birch, James Gillie. Second row: Lois Ann Smith, Mary Slonaker, Ruth Wagner, Bessie Ten- nant, Peggy Stewart, Jean Dipon, Viola Roberts, Alberta DiFalco, Anna Graham, Gertrude Glover. Third row: Bruce Jenkins, Edward Jolley, Tom Mohoney, Arthur Lazar, Nick Perozich, Burt Finney, Robert Powell. Fourth row: Dave Jones, Ted Jen- kins, John Young, Howard Sutton, Joe Takacs, Joe Paglei, Jordan Benedetti, Don Baird, Steve Swiben. EWCUITIEYS First row: Margaret Smith, PatSY Sullivan, Rose Elaine Shaffer, DaisY Miller, Marie Martis, BeverlY Leer Carole Dragon, Debra Madden, lrene Beckner, Nora Fiore, NancY Lee Robinson. Second row: Eleanor Lazur, La- Verne Smith, Dolores Doban, Mary K, Craig, Barbara Moore, June Nel- son, Helen Allen, Patty Lyons, Joan Gash, Anne Laverick. Third row: Bill Wilson, Herbert Zaar, Wayne Mortle, Robert Shimp, Ray DeUnger, Clyde Young, Walter Dess, Donald Butella. Fourth row: Fred Page, Richard Madden, Francis Simun, Jim Som- mer, Frank Cummins, Norman Wil- liams, Nello Fiore, Donald Huff- man, Ray Anselm, First row: Bettie Lou Gaynor, Oz- delle Gordon, Catherine Tull, Betty Kavka, Marge Semon, Nancy Irvine, Marian Taylor, Carmel Cottone, Jo Ann Dobbins . Second row: Emil Wargo, Lindsay Walters, Mike Mihalov, .lack Con- ley, William Blotzer, Olen Johnson, David Truax, Andrew Butvin, Ver- nal Booker. Third row: Kosta Abrasheft, Eugene Gergley, Harry Edgar, Ralph Hanik, Albert Mockabee, George Mitchell, John Walsh, Jerry McElfresh, Ted Guenther, First row: Arlene Bernosky, Anna Mae Batinich, Alta Curry, Dorothy Diminski, Janet Pritts, Garnet Van Natta, Margaret Spargol, Norma Dailey, Helen Nelson, Second row: Joan Doerr, Pamela Campbell, Mary Ann Trocheck, Ellen Tracy, Dorothy Watko, Arlene Declemento, Jacqueline Wolfe, Dolly Pocrman. Third row: Dolores Arbuckle, Ollie Mae Dickson, Juanita Thomas, Max- ine Vinson, Beverly Lilly, Dolores Uphouse, Jean McGrew, Joann Tesnar. Fourth row: George Green, Bob Magiska, Ben Boies, Emerson Marks, John Lomond, Ronald Lavrich, Joe Wargo, First row: Joan Burens, Patty Dun- lop, Veronica Jester, Doris Bodnar, Betty Bookheimer, Janet Latta, Mar- garet Braiercik, Dolores Sowa, Mary Jean Tracy. Second row: Fritzi Porter, Beulah Bickell, Marie Rock, Maryann Bir- chok, Lillian Everson, Esther Combs, Vivian Shepherd, Janet Dunseath, Mary Felicetty, Third row: Edward Fant, Don Manns, Joe Hunt, Bill Donnelly, Paul Mcllvried, Charles McDaniel, L o w r e n c e Dotterway, George Obradovich, Ellsworth Whitfield. underclassmen kee C 5 A senior or two crept into these pictures . . . but mostly they are juniors and sophomores . . . they are important to CHS because they are young . . . and do crazy things seniors would never think of . . . they keep life at CHS interesting and unpredictable. 56 Makeup artists go Chinese. No horseplay in this line. Learning senior secrets. Footbath with a new swirl. A shot in the dark-room Librarians help Santa. Promenade all. Those beautiful rings arrive at last. rolling in high gear Does ii pay to ioin? Lucky iunior boys. One basketball manager. Intermission iam session. Two more. We even have flying saucers. Favorite pastime. Brcdley's undersfudy eats much. Opfimisiic Vincent. 57 4 E Q N '1-x 'W X u'M'O Hmxmuxw lm is-gk . - x N ll? E - Q Q I 2 ll' s Q .NW 231- Q.: xi -A -. aw xssg in , - ..j4!fI'IfZ 3, xx ' M 3 f f : ' vb' 13 -'NX A ' .gI---,-- gt , I 1 1 X 1 i -f Saw Al V: If ep, 3. -...53:,l gn, ,2- Y 4 - -1 I .par A31 -' 42,0324 ---. v --' o S v- P :': .' 9 ' . -' Q i 69 g 6? was - - - 'g ,:: 1' .1 n --f X u .:.:.---:- 55' ,M ,ff Q f.::.---- an 41' .,g R --- :.: if 7' ' f :a::,,Z- :gg 1.-f X F A -5:1 -V' E S Pnl, t MY ? fx' - uf, 1 :X , Q C if-5 xi., 'fl -.-. ll M, dll: llll V KWH! R J -Lf, i . classroom partners in progress 58 I ix faculty and students study to meet future problems Clcxirton from the High School to the Clairton W 59 we --f water ' sciences teach practical facts to dispel fears A curriculum aimed at graduating citizens capable of building a secure way of life for the twentieth century's second half must be designed to teach facts. Practical, usable, down-to-earth facts leave no ground in which can flourish secur- ity-wrecking fears based on ignorance and superl stition. Clairton's population, we all know, is a very mixed one, not too many generations removed from influences of old-world black magic and native superstitions which government rulers en- couraged purposely to confuse their subiects. So the problem of inherited fears for us could be doubly difficult. Through its science courses CHS attempts first of all to make us appreciate the importance of attacking all problems through the scientific method, and then to supply us with a collection of household facts that will make us demand for ourselves, our homes, and our city the best use of all that science knows for improving living standards. We discuss with authority anything from what constitutes adequate garbage disposal for the taxes we pay to what atomic energy may mean either to national defense or to our per- sonal comfort. ln the top photo are science instructors Mr. James Martell, Mr, Edgar Bleiler, Mr. Harold Wilkinson. Mr. Kay Chrestensen is nct in the picture. Down the page, pictures show senior science students interpreting a weather chart while physics students atiempt a problem in light speed. B'ology students examine an amoeba slide, and chemistry experts inspect the atom in model form. commercials get job experience in office practice For many years Clairton business establish- ments have hired CHS commercial students di- rectly upon graduation, knowing they will pro- duce work of dependable quality. The fact that almost one-third of the present graduating class are commercials makes evident the importance of the department in the curricu- lum. The fact that four of the top ten graduates are commercials emphasizes the responsibility it has to prepare students to the limits of their exceptional ability. With local ottices, banks, and stores invest- ing heavily in the most modern equipment, it is necessary for CHS's commercial training to keep pace, since so many students do begin work with- out further study. The senior secretarial practice class, toward which all underclass study of typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping points, gives students the fun- damentals they need for operating all types of business machines, for following other standard office procedures, and for observing ottice eti- quette. Extra time spent in the office and on projects requested by other school departments gives them valuable experience ot every variety. Besides, their business knowledge is broad- ened by courses in salesmanship, commercial law, business math, and economics. Commercial department faculty include: seated, Miss Frances Ortner, Miss Martha Marovich, Miss Alberta Trimble, standing, Miss Rose Schepis, Mr. John Young, Mrs. Lucille Mills. Pictures at the top show a secretarial practice class work- ing on a budget, Edward Caton exercising his line on sales- manship class customers, below, seniors take dictation while sophomores work out their bookkeeping cycles. -4 ,awp I 'Q mathematics is basic to man occupations So much of our lives is based on the con- cepts of how many and how much that we take for granted we must learn to count. tt is also safe to assume that we will not return in the next fifty years to exchanging our best cow for a neighbor's three fattest pigs. So we have to understand basic facts about money, its uses, and its values. Beyond this elementary knowledge, the sur- vey of student occupational interests made for March 29 Career Night showed definite need for emphasis on mathematics courses. For we stu- dents are planning futures which involve the use of numbers on all levels. Many of us plan to work with the new, com- plex business machines. Among us there are prospective bookkeepers and accountants, pay- roll and disbursing agents, traffic experts, bank- ing, insurance, real estate consultants, salesmen and sales clerks, engineers of all types, techni- cians and statisticians, pharmacists, nurses, doc- tors, contractors, architects, draftsmen, surveyors, chemists and bacteriologists, home budget mak- ers and users of recipes. All of us expect to be family income spenders and investors. Not many of us can hope to get by without mastering the basic principles CHS mathematics teaches us. Math teachers pictures above are Mr. Charles Patton, Miss Jane Walker, Mrs, Agnes Hebner, and Mr. John Soich. In Mrs. Hr-:bner's Algebra l class, all grades, including ninth, are represented. Mr. Soich's trig wizards know all about tangents and secants. Miss Walker teaches general math stu- dents to calculate interest on bank accounts and loans, while Mr. Patton's geometry class practice bisecting a few angles. social studies view future in light of past How people should live to live together hap- pily on a tamily, town, country, or world scale promises to present more and more problems as the twentieth century progresses. An enlightened citizen is the better one. He will do better thinking on the problems society must solve, Four courses designed to give enlightenment on local, national, and world attairs are ottered us CHS students: World History, to tell us how other civiliza- tions met problems like ours, and to trace what have been to date our own troubles and accomplishments. United States History, to give us the story of how people closest to us in time and place have conducted their lives, beaueathing to us the nation as it is today. Problems of Democracy, to analyze our so- cial, political, and economic institutions so that we understand why we live as we do, and to get started our adult thinking about what we want to do to change or improve it. Economics, to explain past and present dis- tribution and use ot goods, land, and wealth, so that we can begin to judge how much of what we want we can expect to get, over what obstacles. ln each course we review historical facts, and follow current affairs. How intelligently we as adult citizens use our knowledge depends wholly upon us. At the top standing are social studies teachers Miss Mary Stokes, Mr. Larry Critchfield, Miss June Morgan, seated, Mrs. Grace Lacey and Miss Margaret Barclay. The next pictures show world history students tracing NapoIeon's trails, a United States history class checking on Lewis and Clark, Below, economics students practice interpret- ing statistics graphs, while a POD class examines the weekly world events map. :sm C 5 Iibrar has 4300 volumes Mrs. Marjorie Smith, library clerk, checks records with Miss Janet Nixon, head librarian. If Miss Janet Nixon, head librarian, doesn't know the answer, she knows where to find it. Students take for granted her ability to help them without realizing they are being served by an expert. During the past year, chapters on the use of the library written by Miss Nixon have appeared in two new books which will have national circulation. One is English, Fourth Course by Matilda Bailey and Alex- ander Stoddard, the other is English Hand- book by Matilda Bailey and Gunnar Horn. Mrs. Marjorie Smith, new library clerk has taken over much detail work, leaving r Miss Nixon free to answer more of those stu- dent questions. book for Phil Work at the main desk Mary Alwilda Taylor, head student ll brarian, and Charles Barrett charge a for reading and research Taking advantage of library materials at their disposal, stu- dents find hard ques- tions easy to answer. Four new shelf-sections set up last fall were not empty long. More books mean more work, so Miss Nixon's carefully trained corps of thirty-five student librarians have been kept extra busy. Mary Alwilda Taylor and her helpers have worked hard to keep the 4800 books, thirty-five magazines, and three newspapers in steady circulation for the use of their classmates. STUDENT LIBRARIANS First row: Nadine Arnold, Barbara Walker, Mary Ann Third row: Ray Phillippi, Shirley Fleet, Betty Goodrum, Fedor, Mary Taylor, Patty Jane Nuttall, Mary Bekavac, Joyce Berchok, June Friend, Bessie Tennant, Isabelle Hammons, Becky Conrad, Helen Nelson. Not in picture: Cecilia Hoffe, Armetha Roberts, Joan Rush, Byron Steinbaugh, June Nelson, Ray DeUnger, l U Charles Barrett, Adeline Olesky, Erma Jane Woofter, Paulette Staropoli, Sally Berich, Adriana Fant, Gerry Joan Bronkoskgl Norman Kamp, Virginia Lee Willey, Bradley, Mrs. Mariorie Smith. Nancy Parnell, Sara Burke. Mildred Wasko. Second row: Miss Janet Nixon, Ronald Kulka, Betty Crilley, Mary Slonaker, Ramona Howard, Joanne Burens, l 65 english mastery makes life's puzzles easier Although it sounds like a very broad statement, it could be said that life in the second half of this hectic century will be easy or difficult in direct proportion to the degree of skill with which we learn to use our own language. Graduates return to tell us again and again that twelve years of English is not too long a time in which to acquire the kind of skill we need. They would agree that the more un- derstanding with which we read news- papers and magazines and listen to speeches, the greater will be the wisdom of our reaction to current problems. That the better we are able to express our- selves in speaking and writing, the great- er is our chance of being understood and listened to by others. That the more fic- tion, travel, biography, Bible, and phil- osophy we read, the more tolerant we shall become toward the ways of our national and new international neigh- bars. Each separate day in English class may seem unimportant in itself, but CHS students realize that the years add up to the total skill essential to successful living. The English teachers in the top photo are: seated, Miss Jean Davis, Mrs. Elizabeth Bayles, Miss Amelia Opacic, standing, Miss Suzanne Phillips, Miss Helen Wilson, Miss Cecilia Collins. ln the other pictures in order down the page, sophomores act as short story critics, juniors ex- amine some new American literature trends, sen- iors pursue vocabulary demons in a dog-eared dictionary, and more seniors listen to the very old Wham that Aprille- through a very new medium, the recording machine. lan usages help ' I cement nations new friendship ln the last half-century the world has grown small, and those who were formerly foreign strangers to us have become almost next door residents. Closeness, however, has proved to be no guarantee for automatic understanding. The many snags onto which inter- national conferences for settling world problems fall are proof that we do not understand each other's ideals, customs, and ways of thinking. We know now that to achieve understanding will take time and eFfort. CHS looks to the future when we as adults will be called upon to help resolve these international snags. By offering us foreign languages it lays part of the groundwork needed for the development of our own understand- ing. Our study of a country's language and its past and present cultures initiates us into the problem of how to get along with its people. ln our language classes we begin to be better international neigh- bors as we learn about the Spanish, the French, the Latin Americans, and their earlier ancestors in ancient Rome. At the top of the page Miss Will describes a Roman house for her Latin students while Miss Ryan's Spanish students learn to read a newspaper written in Spanish. At the right are language teachers Mrs. Mildred Young, Miss Mary Ryan, Miss Emma Will, and Mrs. Virginia Furno. ln the latter's French class, students read from the classics and master the art of ordering from French menus. Mrs. Young's pupils test their knowledge of the conversation idioms stressed in Spanish ll. g m, swimming, health balance stud program A mind full of facts is worth much more if it belongs to a body healthy enough to make good use of it. A sluggish, tired body supplies no energy to put a fact-filled mind to work. Mid-century school authorities realize that in order to hand over to the world at the end of twelve years well adiusted citizens, they have to make provisions for our physical as well as our mental training. The set-up they have devised has health classes teaching the theory while gym and swimming classes provide the practice. This department, we feel, more than most others, has the opportunity to eliminate artificial learning situations and get closer to actual living. ln health class we deal with facts about our- selves, and ourselves are always more interesting than an ancient battle or an algebra equation. Gym and swimming give every one of us a chance to lose awkwardness and acquire grace. At the beginning of the century this chance be- longed only to the privileged who could take their private dancing and riding lessons or swim in their private pools. We all like to have fun, and playing volley- ball, basketball, and waterpolo are fun. Besides, playing games with rules that must be obeyed has a certain civilizing effect. lt should carry over some to how we play at the game of living after we leave school. The physical education faculty picture shows left to right, Miss Laura Belle Hess, Mr, John Snizik, Mr. John Karrs, Mr. Edward Porter, and Miss Barbara Ceryak. Proceeding down the page: Boys in health class enjoy a respiratory system special report while the girls take notes about the skin. A volleyball gets trapped in the curtains, flutter-kicking swimmers prepare to shove oft, four speedsters lead off the relays. art, music give 5 ecial training to the talented ln accord with the educational theory that students of exceptional ability should be encour- aged, modern high school curricula include courses to interest those with special talents. At present the CHS list of such courses in- cludes ones only in music and art. There are ad- ministration plans and teacher dreams for others in the future. Students who excel in writing, speaking, and acting still have to be content with only regular English classes where treatment of these extras is necessarily limited. To give these students opportunity for self- expression equal to that of the musicians and artists, CHS should plan to add to its curriculum courses in speech, dramatics, iournalism, and magazine and radio writing. Music and art students learn techniques and develop a sense of appreciation for what is good. The school as a whole profits from their study, because the music groups produce enjoy- able programs, and the art classes are called upon often to make posters, programs, and decorations. At the top left are art supervisor Miss Cora Pitcairn and music supervisor Miss Jennie Mae Botdcrf, At the right are Mr. Rutilio Rotili and his assistant, Mr. Robert Testa, directors of instrumental music. Below, in order are Paul Weber, Jim Crbell, Robert Garner, and George Johnson, talented enough to be sent to the district band festival, the Girls' Chorus in u serious practice session with Miss Botdorf, Miss Pitcairn and an art class at work on the senior play program covers. 69 rv- if vocational depart boys for ma ki ng -.E tg, wr' H M32 Mgt Of all the influences affecting life for good or bad in what remains of the twentieth century, that of the home will be most powerful. CHS trains its girls to make happy homes through the work of the Vocational Department. Girls enrolled in the Vocational Course form a small unit, but a happy, intimate one. Teachers note that this year the spirit of cooperation has been particularly fine. One reason for this has been the en- thusiasm and new interest aroused in both students and teachers by their join- ing a national organization known as the Future Homemakers of America. The local group is known as The Modern Miss Chapter. Representatives attend regular ses- sions of the District Council in Pittsburgh. They have served as hostesses and have helped provide refreshments for these meetings. Each girl has a personal interest because she as a member must work to earn degrees which the national group awards for certain accomplishments. To earn money to buy their degree pins, the girls have held several bake sales. ln their regular classes the girls cover units of work in foods, clothing, nu- trition, consumer buying, home nursing, child care, interior decorating, and home arts and crafts. A short two-year course in home- making, open to college prep and com- mercial girls, covers the same subiect matter in condensed form. ln the top picture are homemaking teachers Miss Olga Coleman, Miss Patricia LeDonne, and Miss Sara Seitz. Next in order, vocational girls mix up a batch of cookies, prep and commercial girls' sewing class work on their blouses, Laura Byers, Rita Herring, Gloria Simun, Peggy Leonard, and Jean Pascoe relax for a moment in the bedroom of the departmenfs apart- ment which has also a kitchen, dining room, and laundry. 70 ments train girls, homes, for trades With new industries booming all over the Clairton district, the demand for skilled labor should, if anything, in- crease. Boys who like to work with their hands as well as their minds get expert training in the Vocational Department. The Auto Shop keeps Clairton's re- pair garages supplied with reliable mechanics. These doctors of motors do a lot of tinkering on their own ialopies. Some will be truck drivers, some, bus drivers and repairmen, many of them want to get into aviation on pilot or ground crew assignments. With the great strides being made in electronics, anyone who knows any- thing about electrical equipment should be much in demand. Electric Shop boys may seem to play house with their wires and switches, but they will be the ones to keep Clairton's radios, television sets, and household appliances in working order in the future. New buildings, plants, houses need to be wired, they are the boys for the jobs. Clairton's Machine Shop graduates are as well trained as any in the Pitts- burgh district, for they all have had ex- perience with unusual equipment bought through the government surplus. They will find openings in the many special- ized industries which the district's steel production fosters. Along with their technical training the vocational boys are required to study related English, math, chemistry and physics, history and mechanical drawing. The department also teaches me- chanical drawing and a general shop course open to both boys and girls. At the top are Vocational Shop Department teachers. They are, seated, Mr. John Bracken, Mr. Wilbur Monks, Mr. Dan McCormick, standing, Mr. Mark Tingle, Mr. Thomas Yaksich, Mr. Andrew Basch, Mr. Joseph Schreck, and Mr. David Arnett, Down the page, in order, electric shop boys operate their private switchboard, auto mechanics diagnose engine trouble, future machinists check one of their favorite monsters, the drill-press. 71 ,fs ..- Q, K. .. Xe. .wk W Much too tame a game. Expert tea-steepers. Who's in? Who's out? No doydreams in Alge- bra I, Here no rusty brains or dusty books. They begged Mr. Bencck. Practicing with steam. What's the ioke? Incognito. Blackout in the library. classroom extras reveal 72 keen interest in handiwork 73 Girls iake over Shop. Just fits Donna. Small world, isn'Vi1? Eyes here! Perfechon counts Here try thus one Hard-working shop boys? Watch tho! drill. 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Stu- dents ot all grades are given an opportunity to elect their representatives who take to their council meetings the complaints, ideas, and questions of their electors. The main governing group is the Steering Commit- tee. Under it are Senior Council, Junior Council, and Student Council. STEERING COMMITTEE The Steering Committee is composed of the president and vice-president of each of the councils along with two sophomores and two vocational boys. This year Miss Margaret Barclay, Mrs. Mildred Young, Miss Jane Walker, Mrs. Grace Lacey, and Miss June Morgan are the faculty advisers ofthe group, they have no vote. The president of Student Council is also the president of the committee and has charge of the meetings. All activities which take place under school supervision are referred to and approved by the Steering Committee. lt is respon- sible for parties, assemblies, and other scholastic and social events. SENIOR COUNCIL Each senior homeroom chooses two representatives tor Senior Council. The officers of the council are elected by the whole class the previous spring. Mrs. Mil- dred Young is sponsor of the i950 Class and under her guidance the council has suc- cessfully carried out several proiects. Dur- ing Pennsylvania Week, October 'I7-24, after conducting an election by the class of a senior girl to be Clairton's Pennsylvania queen, Senior Council produced a dramatic assembly at which the queen was crowned. December 9 the annual senior play was pre- sented. Other events supported by Senior Council were the Farewell Banquet, a new and ditterent vitalized Commencement, Career Night, and Student Day. SENIOR COUNCIL First row: R. Horgos, J. Ferrero, L. Kig gins, A. Smith, N. Haney, B. Nagy, R Honeygosky, C. Robinson. Second row: G. Laughlin, A. Monroe, M L. Vitori, L. Curry, L. Wallace, J. Pascoe W. Guenther. Third row: J. Vinton, E. Hines, C. Hem minger, S. Kosana, J. Milas, M. Nagy. Not in picture: W. Radocay, D. Marra J. Sidone. of student government w ee STUDENT COUNCIL First row: S. Whitfield, R. Dwyer, D. Parach, secretary treasurer Paul Fedorka, president Duane Winkelvoss, vice- president Shirley Achtzehn, D. Baxendell, M. Dugan, B. Moses, T. Nickolich. Second row: B, Lewis, L, Beam, V. Jerome, M. A. Fedor, JUNIOR COUNCIL The governing body of the Junior Class is the Junior Council consisting of two stu- dents from each eleventh grade room. The main achievement of this group was the Spring Prom based on the Hitch Your Wag- on to a Star theme. It was beautifully por- trayed with elaborate decorations. This council also had the responsibility of choos- ing the class ring design and handling ring orders. lt is Junior Council which makes the necessary revisions in the Handbook so it is ready for fall distribution to sopho- mores. Miss Jane Walker and the Council also helped engineer the parties which the Steering Committee scheduled. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council, with representa- tives from each homeroom concerns itself B. Quinn, V. Roberts, M. Bekavac, S. Bernosky, B. Cadeno E. Geletko, P. LeDonne. Th'rd row: A. Patellis, N. Mills, J. Lomond, B. Boise Childs, L. Evans, A. Rascati, W. Ondrick, J. Straub, R. Shea J. Geletka. with problems which involve the student body as a whole. The big job this year has been making ready the point system by which winners of the new Activity Award will be determined. This year's Council also chose the Award insignia, a gold key with a black onyx center on which is mounted the Clairton High School seal. The group with Mrs. Lacey, faculty sponsor, also arranged for making and installing the in- formation desk in the front hall, sponsored the coaches-allstars basketball game, dances after games, and noon dancing, and discussed reforms of the excuse system and of the manner of collecting donations for charities. Through the efforts of these three groups with the cooperation of the entire school Clairton High governs itself progres- sively and democratically. JUNIOR COUNCIL First row: A. George, T. Tenaglia, B. Con- rad, N. Barton, G. Cmarada, C. Mathews, R. Hood. Second row: S. Billirakis, C. L. Desiderio, J. Cisco, M. Magill, M, Thatcher, P. Wilson, N. Aversa. Not in picture: J. Pishok, S. Work, M. Klink, J. Wray, T. Vitori, J. Dranko, J. Clancy, J. Bonner, S. Suietci, C. Nero. yearbook production requires 1950 CLAIRTONIAN STAFF ena son Lou gle, Declemento. EDITORIAL STAFF Seated, Barbara Walker, Jim Bryan Evelyn Boughton, Lorena Michael, sec- ond row, Carolyn Lingle, Dolores Tor- torice, Arlene Carlson, Nancy Haney, Mary Lou Barnes, Emma Carson, Elsie Declementog third row, Laura Byers, Earl Bradley, Mary Ann Fedor, Charles Hemminger. BUSINESS STAFF First row, Margaret Smith, Edith Esz- lari, Kathleen Resvosky, Jim Bryan, Donna Pasquerell, Dorothy Mae Miller, Pat Holifmanp second row, Maxine Ma- gill, Larue Curry, Joanne White, La- verne Beam, Viola Roberts, Nancy Wenner, Pot Lions, Gerry Bradley, third row, Pete Rodino, Bob Horgos, Charles Hemminger, Howard McCogney. Not in picture: Sally Eichlerfi Emma Bean. Michael. Senior Section-Emma Car- . Classroom Section-Laura Byers, Mary Barnes. Activities Section--Carolyn Lin- Mary Ann Fedor. Bookkeeper-Elsie I smooth-meshing organization A YEARBOOK IS MADE, NOT BORN Because even so late as the hal'F-cen- tury's turn, science has neglected to devise an atomic hocus-pocus for coniuring up a finished yearbook on a wish, the 1950 Clair- tonian has had to be the product of old re- liable hard work and cooperation. With editor Evelyn Boughton directing and Miss Suzanne Phillips supervising, the staff members spent study periods and after-hours' time trying to make the 1950 yearbook the best book any senior class ever published. Everyone sacrificed personal interests to get his part on the assembly line. If he failed and held up production, he wasn't a popular stat? member. The work was new and diHicult enough to cause headaches, but there was often much loud laughter in 42, too. Jim Bryan hated having to leave seventh periods to go out on his soliciting iob. Though they mean nothing to others, this staff will remember things like January 4, Cueball , l'm going to Italy, March 15 , the Burma shave signs, Bradley's chair, Wal- ker's mirror, the fact that there was never any place to sit, and that as the year pro- gressed, the layers on the tables grew high- er and higher. The art stat? and Miss Cora Pitcairn, the extra typists, writers, and proofreaders called into help, and the very efificient sales- men all deserve special mention for their help. xy E HX left, Jim Bryan and Charles Hemmin- ger check sales. Right, editor Evelyn Boughton confers with Earl Bradley, left, and Charles Hemminger and Lorena Michael, right. Staff art, writing, and typing assistants first row, Fay VanKirk, Melva Sanovich Sally Bernosky, Ann Smith, Janet Brown Nancy May, second row, Marjorie Shep herd, Annette Monroe, Gene Laughlin, Jack Whetzel, Ralph Latta, Janet Orbell, Mary Alwilcla Taylor. .al at TQ 79 'N clairtonian news declieates three CLAIRTONIAN NEWS STAFF EDITORS-left to right, Peggy Thatcher, features, Helen Bodnar, features, Tom Siler, shop news, Robert Honeygosky, Bob Lancaster, co-editors, Ted Vitori, sports, Becky Conrad, news, Gerry Cmarada, news. FEPORTERS-first row, Adrania Fant, Barbara Stevenson, Ora Lewis, Pat Wilson, Marion Percy, Andreana Constantinoup second row, Lorena Kohan, Jerry Chiappetta, Pat Hoffman. Three of the Clairtonian News' 1949- l950 five issues had particular centers of interest. The first issue promoted on all pages the Community Chest Red Feather Cam- paign and won for CHS first place recogni- tion for best coverage from the Red Feather School Division sponsoring the newspaper contest. Another issue carried advance pub- licity on the first Career Night for voca- tional guidance which the counselor, class advisers, and faculty committees were ar- ranging for March 29. Reporters, cartoon- ists, and editorial writers and columnists all did their share in laying Career Night plans and purposes before the student body. The final issue traditionally will be dedicated to the seniors, it will feature their class will, memorable incidents, and com- mencement week plans. The power of the press so far as it exists in CHS, is controlled by a slight fe- male maiority. The editorial staff is made up of four girls and three boys under the supervision of Miss Suzanne Phillips. lt is a small group but one of the most versatile ever to func- tion in Room 42. The editors' keen interest in play-acting, running the Junior Class, and playing basketball makes it difficult to keep Room 42 discussions strictly to school newspaper problems. Besides, the editors are strictly indi- viduals. Gerry Cmarada takes pride in her issues to special causes iokes and Bob Honeygosky, pride in laugh- ing at them and adding a few quiet ones of his own. Becky Conrad is the more sub- tle, mysterious type, and some of her state- ments have yet to be figured out. Bob Lan- caster is very interested in his writing and so-called speed-typing. Helen Bodnar and Peggy Thatcher come to 42 strictly for busi- ness, but Ted Vitori! When he does appear, Miss Phillips is glad there is a door to close and the ceiling is a permanently-open sky- light, because the conversation becomes either radically argumentative or riotously funny. The staff, nevertheless manages to get together at press time, combining their tal- ented efforts to finishing the newspaper. At this stage, Room 42 is full of excitement, be- wilderment, and brilliant repartee. Be- tween the calls of How can I cut this? , How can I finish this by five in all this iabber? and My page fits perfectly, like BUSINESS STAFF First row: L. Chasko, B. Schreck, C. Cottone, B. Cadena, J. White, C- L Desiderio, M. Slonaker, P. Stewart, A- Martis. Second row: L. McCoy, L. Hull, 5. Val enzesi, P. Geracitano, R. A. Pazo, B. Lee, F. Richardson, C. Nero, K. Cook, R. Coughenour. Third row: J. Luc'di, E. Polick, C. Jones, R. Hood, H. Lewis, P, Zervas, R. Little, H. Childs. Fourth row: L. Kohan, H. Nelson, C Straka, I. Bendik, M. Dugan. TYPING AND ART Seated: Eleanor Hunt, Fay Steffey. Standing: Della Green, Rosa Robinson Bob Qualters, Len Evans, Isabelle Ham mons, Ielene Fairchild. fun, there are hilarious moments to lighten the tension. Previous to the last hectic days the re- porters have already submitted their ma- terial and senior typists Fay Steffey and Eleanor Hunt with their helpers have all copy ready for the editors to make final page plans. At headline time spirits are lowest, but a recount of i's and m's, another look at the Thesaurus, or a helpful suggestion from Miss Phillips manages to bring the two- weeks' bedlam to a happy conclusion. Meanwhile, Joanne White and class chairmen Jack Hayden, Bernadette Cadena and Carmel Cottone work with homeroom salesmen to sell in advance the issue about to appear. The steel strike in the fall cut down the number of student subscriptions so that salesmen have had to make special efforts to sell single copies. ws.. clubs at chs reflect variety VARSITY A new club organized this year by the coaches is known as the Varsity Club. All school athletes become members as soon as they have earned a letter. The purpose of the club is to boost all sports. lt sponsored the Thursday night bonfires and sold refreshments at all home football and basketball games. The money earned was used to buy iackets for the senior lettermen. MODERN MISS The Modern Miss Chapter of the national Future Homemakers of America is a new club organized for vocational girls by Miss Sara Seitz. lts motto is Toward New Horizons . By working out certain assigned homemaking projects the girls earn degrees. They held sev- eral bake sales to earn money to pay for their degree pins and to send a representative to the state meeting at Bedford. NURSES All senior girls interested in nurses' train- ing are members of this club which Miss Patricia LeDonne sponsored. Meetings were devoted to reports on qualifications, costs, and curricula of the various hospitals of the Pits- burgh district. From the reports given many members were able to make decisions about which hospital they would choose for their training. GO-TO-BUSINESS-COLLEGE The membership of this club is made up of commercial students who intend to continue their education after graduation. Meetings were spent discussing the various business col- leges and what they have to offer. Members made a trip to Pittsburgh to tour one of the local schools and get first-hand information. They did some sightseeing on the side. Miss Martha Marovich is the sponsor. of interests SQUARE DANCE The students at top right like to square dance. At their meetings the Square Dance Club headed by Miss Evaleen Laughlin learned square dances, folk dances, polkas, kolas, and some Spanish dances. The club contributed numbers to a dance festival arranged by Miss Laughlin to raise money for the infantile par- alysis drive. KLAIRTON KLICKS For camera fiends Mr. Ernest DeSue or- ganized Klairton Klicks. Members took pic- tures and learned how to develop them in the new clark room. They visited the Ballistics De- partment and the Photo Department in the Dis- trict Attorney's office, and the morgue in Pitts- burgh. They spent many afternoons taking pictures for which they hunted unusual scenes and poses. GO-TO-COLLEGE The Go-To-College Club was organized for the purpose of acquainting the academic students with college lite. The sponsor, Miss Margaret Barclay, arranged for speakers to talk to the students on the colleges they rep- resented. The club arranged a tour of the campuses of the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Tech in order to show members col- lege life at first hand. DRAMATIC WORKSHOP Enthusiastic juniors and seniors interested in all phases of dramatics named their club the Dramatic Workshop. Meetings were spent discussing the drama, planning plays, and arranging trips to different theaters. In put- ting on the series of three plays, the members took the responsibility of stage directing, light- ing, make-up, and costumes. The faculty sponsors are Miss Cecilia Collins and Miss Jean Davis. SENIOR COMMERCIAL ln order to learn more about their future iobs, senior commercial students formed this club. They invited speakers to talk on the ad- vantages, chances for advancement, and wages in the secretarial field. On the last day of school a club picnic is held at Clairton Park. Miss Frances Ortner, the sponsor, has been with the girls for three years. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY First row: Dolores Tortorice, Eleanor Hunt, Lois Kiggins, president Alvin Markovitz, Kathleen Resvosky, Josephine Sidone, Annette Monroe. Second row: Virginia Jerome, Mary Ann Fedor, Mark Nagy, Ronald Sorg, Dorothy M. Miller, Jennie M. Young. Third row: Elsie Declemento, Arlene Carlson, Robert Honeygosky, Angeline Julian, Fay Steffey. honor society awards placques A scholastic average of ninety per cent or better, participation in at least one activity, an attractive personality-these are the requirements for membership in the National Honor Society. Eighteen senior boys and girls are privileged this year to wear the society's gold torch and keystone emblem. Being a member involves certain responsibilities because the purpose of NHS is to encourage scholarship and character growth for all high school students. The Clairton Chapter, which Miss Amelia Opacic sponsors, works toward this goal by conducting a contest among the homerooms and classes for the highest scholastic achievement. Each grade period Honor Society members compute averages by homerooms, and award a placque to the winning senior, junior, sophomore, and shop room. Although quite a bit of rivalry exists, especially among the senior rooms, Rooms 104, 207, and l have won the placques every time. In the shop Senior Electric bowed to Senior Machine iust once. Gen- eral averages for the classes as a whole put the seniors first with an average of eighty-six per cent, iuniors, and sophomores follow in order. The Honor Society also re- cords in its reports the rooms which show the greatest improvement, the factor in which it is most interested. This year the group was requested by New York University to nominate a candi- date for its Hall of Fame. lt was agreed to submit the name of Woodrow Wilson as the outstanding American of the early twen- tieth century. Late this spring Alvin Markovitz, presi- dent, will preside at what is always one of CHS's most solemn and dignified assem- blies, the ceremony which inducts new mem- bers. While a few seniors who are not already members may qualify, most of the new group will be juniors who meet the requirements of leadership, scholarship, service, and character. At top left Jean Pascoe and her court are shown as they appeared at the assembly coronation ceremony which was arranged for by Senior Council. -rf if -k af After Jean was crowned, the boys at left middle representing the state's great industries paid her hom- age. 'k k 7? 'k The cheerleaders, at top right, along with the band, took over most of last fall's assemblies for pep meetings. W 'k -k ek Christmas was complete at CHS when the Choruses had sung the Halleluiah Chorus . Two huge silver trees decorated the auditorium. The Dramatic Workshop's very colorful presenta- tion of The Stolen Prince is covered here by a picture of the cast at bottom right, the backstage crew at middle right, and the orchestra at the bottom left. 9: -A' -k -x At two other assemblies the same group did Thor- ton Wilder's The Happy Journey to Camden and Tren- ton and Two Crooks and a Lady . 'k 'k ic -k Just before Easter a very elaborately-staged fashion show with special programs and music produced by Rooms 105 and IO7 was one of the year's best assembly hours. assembly shows are varied CLAIRTON SCHOOL BAND First row: E. Chasko, E. Muster, P. Leonard, R. Mad- den, J, Reed, R. Guffey, A. Lazar, A. Smith, J. Blank, G. Cheran, J. Gillie, B. Moore, R. Sumpter. Second row: D. Kunz, J. Orbell, Mr. Robert Testa, E, Vitori, B. Gasbarra, R. Kovac, R. Wagner, R. McTag- gart, H. Eifier, T. Everson, J. Takacs, R. Anselm, Mr. Rutilio Rotili, K. Cook, P. Weber, J, DeRoss, J. Velliky Third row: A. George, J. Tenaglia, B. Crilley, N. Cooper, E. Gaydos, M, L. Withers, J. M. Young, E. Eszlari, L. Latine, A. J. Graham, D. Shuck, B. Finney, L. Smith, D. Winkelvoss, K. McCormick, N. Tour, T. Dailey, F. Garner, C, Young, J. Parach, B. Ford, B. Anselm. Fourth row: B. Garner, G. Johnson, J. Milas, D. Bu- tella, J. Toth, J. Laver, T. Yonich, R. Sestito, R. Ander- son, L. Raynak, M. L. Vitori, L. Darakos, E. Casey, C. Minda, B. Shimp, J. Pishok, J. O'Donnell, J. Yohe, B. Licht. Fifth row: F, Sutter, A, Pierallini, F. King, L. Vuia- tovich, V. DiLonardo, H. Fawcett, N. Decima, E. Selby, W, Mortle, E, Millis, J. Vinton, J. Hayden. Maiorettes: left, bottom to top, R. Fiore, R. A. Nor- ris, E. Carson, A. Martis, right, bottom to top, N. Haney, C. Pascoe, M. J. Pittman, V. Roberts. Drum Maior: E. Catan. band struts in new bright orange The most exciting of all the new things that marked this school year was the first appearance of the CHS band in its new re- galia, bright orange uniforms trimmed with black, a dazzling spectacle that brought a chorus of oh's and ah's from the stadium stands as the band swept onto the field. Purchased with funds collected through a community drive spearheaded by the Lions Club, the uniforms are complete in every detail for both warm and cold weath- er. With new white outfits for drum major and maiorettes, the unit in full dress is cer- tainly a model for what the best bands are wearing at the turn of the half-century. A familiar sight at every football game, parade, and concert, the band, under the inspiring direction of Mr. Rutilio Rotili, and his assistant, Mr. Robert Testa, is well known to and appreciated by the people of Clair- ton as is shown by the strong support they give it. Band rehearsals got under way the last two weeks of August. Long hours of practice seemed tedious to band members after a carefree summer, but reward for their efforts come in knowing performances at football games would be perfect. Mr. Rotili's clever ideas set to music to celebrate Pennsylvania Week, and to honor Mr. H. D. Teal and the '49-ers are unforgetable high- lights of the '49 football season. The band answered several requests to appear at Forbes Field for the Pittsburgh Steeler games where they gave repeat per- formances of the shows Clairton fans had enjoyed so much. When the band changed from marches and popular songs to more serious selections for concerts, it was the smooth tunes from Carousel and the snappy rhythms of the Bobby-Sox Suite that required more hours of rehearsal. The band played these and other selections at the Music Department's Festival, February 24. orchestra features semi-classics The dictionary defines the word or- chestra as a company of performers on various musical instruments, including, es- pecially, stringed instruments of the viol class, also clarinets and flutes, cornets, and trombones, drums, cymbals, etc., for play- ing concerted music, as symphonies, operas, and other compositions, and as a body of players ruled and directed by a conductor. As the definition suggests, CHS artists of the stringed instruments have opportun- ity for expression and training of their tal- ent in the orchestra of about forty pieces which Mr. Rutilio Rotili conducts. The Music Department encourages students interested in the larger instruments and in the more unusual wind and reed instruments by lend- ing them the big fiddles, the oboes and bas- soons, the English and French horns, and by giving them instruction. Some of them do double duty and play both in the orches- tra and the concert band. The orchestra meets twice a week for rehearsals and members receive a report card grade. There is a tendency among students to look down on the orchestra as a step-sister of the band, but the orchestra has a distinct function and is important in its own way. lt concentrates on a different type of music and gives members another kind of musical experience. Its appear- ance at certain school functions is tradi- tional, and special groups drawn from it make appropriate entertainment units for many types of programs. At the Music Department's February festival the orchestra featured Rumanian Fantasy by Carol Velska and Lyric Over- ture by Otis Taylor which the audience en- joyed very much. CLAIRTON HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA First row: P. Stewart, A. Kaiser, B. Tokarsky, O. Lewis, Z. Latinovich, E. Adamson, Mr, Rotili, B. Latin- ovich, B. Williams, A. Lazar, R. Guffey. Second row: E, Eszlari, K. Best, A. Monroe, E. Vitori, B, Gasbarro, D. Kunz, J. Orbell, P. Weber, B. Anselm, J. Takacs, J. Reed. Third row: L. Latine, A. Graham, R. Wagner, E. Caton, E. Selby, L. Darakos, E. Casey, F. Garner, J. DeRoss, P. Sullivan. Fourth row: R. Garner, J. Milas, F. Sims, G. Johnson, H. Eifler, J, Yohe, G. LeDcnne, C. Hoge. INSTRUMENTAL 5 ecial music groups train Although Clairton has entered no large groups like the band or chorus in the annual Pennsylvania State Music and Forensic Con- tests for several years, a number of smaller instrumental and vocal units have continued to compete. At the time this information was being assembled, the eliminations had progressed only as far as the county, with the district and state contests still to come. -k -k 'k The whole school, as well as Mr. Rutilio Rotili who trains the instrumental contest- ants, is very proud of Paul Weber, CHS's young man with a horn . Last year Paul was proclaimed state cornet champion and is on his way this year to retain his title. Another honor he earned was being asked to play cornet solo forthe All-State Band at Hazelto' in February. 'k Sl' 'k The Clarinet Quartet had spent long hours in practice to make a good showing at the County Contest at East Pittsburgh, but they lost with a rating of Excellent to two opponents. -k wk' -k The Brass Sexet had a 1949 state championship to live up to. With only Jim Orbell remaining from last year's group, the new sextet made a good start by taking the County event with an Excellent rating over two opponents. The Trumpet Trio stands a good chance of going all the way because in the first con- test it was sent on to the district eliminations with a superior rating. ic 'k 'k A saxophone sextet, not pictured, com- peted but lost with an excellent rating to one opponent. CLARINET QUARTET: Albert George, John Milas, Robert Garner, George Johnson. BRASS SEXTET: front, Joseph Takacs, Mary Lou Vitori, Ray Anselm, back, Jim Orbell, Fred Sutter, Howard Fawcett. TRUMPET TRIO: Jack DeRoss, Paul Weber, Bill Anselm. Annette Monroe, accompanist. for contes s Early this year Miss Jennie Mae Botdorf started groups and soloists rehearsing for the Music Contests. Between that time and the County Contest, March 24 at East Pitts- burgh, they performed many times in assemblies, for churches and clubs, and in the Music Depart- ment's concert in February. 'k QL' 'k The faithful practicing of the Mixed Octet was rewarded with a win at East Pittsburgh over two other groups. lt was to go on to the District Contest with a rating of Excellent. -k 'k k The Boys Octet was dissolved before competition started. -k 'k -k The Girls Ensemble, reorganized from a group which had sung to- gether in junior high, competed against nine ensembles and lost, but with an Excellent rating, The Mixed Ensemble also lost with an Excellent rating to two competitors. wk' 'k 7? Dolores Kunz, soprano soloist, defeated sixteen others, Pat Hoff- man, mezzo soprano, won over nine. Peggy Leonard, soprano, Ed- ward Caton, baritone, and James Vinton, bass, were eliminated. MIXED OCTET: James Orbell, Rose Fiore, Edward Caton, Pat Hoffman, James Vinton, Barbara Moore, Clayton Hoge, Barbara Nagy. BOYS OCTET: Seth Wilson, Don Manns, George Johnson, Kenneth Cook, Joe Jurco, Robert Garner, Clyde Walters, Duane Winkel- voss. GIRLS ENSEMBLE: Peggy Leonard, Dorothy M. Miller, Evelyn Boughton, Mary L. Vitori, Joann Haymond, Nancy Achtzehn, Emma Carson, Nancy Haney, Janet Orbell, Dolores Kunz, Margaret Sando. Not in picture: Car- olyn Lingle. MIXED ENSEMBLE: Girls: Elsie Cl'lClSkO, Put- ricia Sullivan, Shirley Achtzehn, lelene Fair- child, Jean Pascoe, Lenore Nesti, Liberty Dara- kos, Ora Lewis. Boys: Bill Chamberlin, Rich- ard Madden, John Mullen, John Coe, Paul Mcllvried, Arthur Kaiser, Gene Laughlin, Richard Bowers. VOCAL s- t-HM clairton high school choruses choruses give first-rate concerts MIXED A CHORUS First row: E. Chasko, D. M. Miller, P. Leonard, D Kunz, M. L. Vitori, S. Achtzehn, S. Bernosky, A. Carl son, O. Lewis, L, Wallace, J. Haymond. Second row: C. Lingle, B. Nagy, B. Quinn, R. Fiore P. Hoffman, D. Elder, l. Fairchild, L. Curry, L. Nestf N. Cooper, N. Cory, E. Boughton. Third row: M. Sandow, S. Fleet, R. Herring, E. J Muster, P. Bavin, E. Bradley, K. Cook, R. M. Boyd E. Carson, L. Kiggins, N. Achtzehn. Fourth row: H. Osborne, S. Whitfield, N. Haney S. Wilson, B. Wilson, J, Mullen, W. Sabin, C. Walters L. Darakos, J. Pascoe. Fifth row: W. Caldwell, R. Phillippi, G. Laughlin J. Coe, E. Caton, J. Vinton, J, Orbell, J. Jerko, C Hoge, C. Jones, E. Polick. MIXED B CHORUS First row: S. Hunter, E. Baldwin, E. Adamson, H Allen, M. Felicity, M. Mills, C. Mullen, A. Martis L. A. Smith. Second row: N. Tour, N. Fiore, N, Knott, F. Gian- garlo, A. DiFafco, A. S'ade, J. Hemminger, P. Stewart, l. Beckner, B. Moses, N. Robinson, J. Bossi. Third row: B. Chamberlain, J. Chiappetta, W. Mortle B. Rossell, D, Madden, M. Birch, G. Glover, V. Rob- erts, J. Dobbins, M. L. Shaffer, C. Smith. Fourth row: B. Finney, R. Groce, M. Fuller, B. Shimp K, Best, N. Fiore, P. Mcllvried, R. Frengel, S. Kosana, R. Byers, D. Manns, L. Walters, J. Benedetti, A. Kaiser GIRLS CHORUS First row: D, Diminski, P. Sullivan, J. Nelson, M Shepherd, F. Delucia, N. Mayfield, D. Bricker, J. Rush Second row: D. Tortorice, J. Dowler, B. Cadena L. Chasko, M. Biaiercik, D. Miller, P. Staropoli, E. Gaydos, R. Seighman. Third row: D. Myers, M. Lepri, P. Nuttall, L. McCoy, L. Hall, D. Green, L. Beam, U. Keller, S. Berich S.Granitz. Fourth row: B, L. Percy, E. Curry, C. Hopkins, A Estock, C. Jones, L. Coleman, M. A. Rakochy, A. Wolf, S. Gemerchak, R. M. Boyd. Fifth row: B, Lee, M. Percy, J. Bronkowski, M. C Holt, F. Lang, E, Collins, G. Brown, E. J. Woofter. 1 r I Mixed A Chorus is made up of boys and girls, mostly seniors. They work hard on ditticult numbers which form an important part of all school musical programs. 'k 'k if 'k Mixed B Chorus is composed of some sixty voices of underclassmen. They do a very capable iob when called upon to perform in assemblies or evening pro- grams. 'k 'k wi' 7? Girls Chorus is a group of voices combined from all three grades. They use both popular and classical music, but selections which are particularly suited to arrangement for women's voices. it 'k if 'k After much practice which started early in the fall, the combined choruses made their first public appearance December 20, T949 when they presented the annual Christmas Festival under the direction of Miss Jennie Mae Botdorf. Clad in traditional robes the combined groups opened the program with a num- ber of familiar carols and invited the audience to ioin in. The Mixed A Chorus offered The Nutcracker Suite by Peter I. Tchaikowsky as their specialty. These beautiful selections this year took the place of the customary cantata. Ave Maria , a petition to the Virgin Mary, was featured by the Girls Chorus. The combined choruses then sang the popular Fred Waring version of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. The final selection was the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah. The last notes still echo in the hearts of many seniors who sang the number for the last time in their high school careers. 'k i' 'k it The Midwinter Music Festival was presented by the music department, February 24. The choruses were featured as a major part of the program. Each of the three groups presented selections ranging from Dry Bones to Liebestraum. 'k tk SK' 'k From the choruses are drawn the singers who make up the special groups entered in the annual Music Contests. These groups like the Girls' Ensemble, or the Mixed Octet, are used to lend variety to the concert programs and are very popular with local organiza- tions which call upon them often to perform. 7? 'k 'k 7? The concluding large-scale presentation of the choral groups was the Easter cantata, although parts of the groups will probably assist at Commencement. The seniors who will go on with music are grateful for the background received in chorus, those who will not, are grateful for the enioyment that singing good music together always brings. 91 .View DIRECTOR AND SPONSOR POSE WITH SENIOR PLAY CAST Seated: Shirley Achtzehn, Nancy Haney, Mrs. Geraldine Schmidt, Mrs. Mildred Young, Mary Alwilda Taylor, Jean Pascoe. Standing: Allen Bennett, Melva Sanovich, James Bryan, James Vinton, Dolores Tortorice, John Mullen, Earl Bradley, Dolores Kunz, Steve Kosana. John Coe is missing from the picture. J smiIin' through I by Allan Langdon Martin by special arrangement with Samuel French Director-Mrs. Geraldine Schmidt Class Sponsor-Mrs. Mildred Young Mary Clare . ,. Sarah Wayne . , , . John Carteret , ,.. . Dr. Owen Harding .,.,,. Ellen . Kathleen Dungannon . Willie Ainley , . .. ,. Kenneth Wayne , Jeremiah Wayne Moonyean Clare ,. . Young John . . , Young Owen .. Young Ellen . Young Mary , ... ,.,. . . Prompters . . Emma Carson, Carolyn lingle Stage Manager , .,., , . Robert Honeygosl-cy Summary ofthe Acts . . . . Rita Herring Tribute to Mother and Dad .. Mary Lou Vitori Music . . .. .. . , ,.,. , , Girls Ensemble Tickets and Advertising. Salesmanship Class Program Covers . . . . Clyde Walters, Renee Michael SCENERY: Thomas Daniels, Sally Bernosky, Leonard Evans, Marlene Lepri, Nancy May, CAST Mary Alwilda Taylor . , Nancy Haney John Mullen , Earl Bradley . Melva Sanovich Dolores Tortorice .. James Bryan James Vinton Steve Kosana ,. Dolores Kunz ., John Coe . . . Allen Bennett Shirley Achtzehn ... , ., ,.. Jean Pascoe Annette Monroe, Lenore Nesti, Janet Orbell Barbara Taylor. STAGE CREW: Edith Eszlari, Clayton Hoge, Robert Horgos, Clyde Jones, Rhey Little, Helen Maksin, Dorothy Miller, Ann Smith Barbara Walker. PROGRAMS: Kathleen Resvosl-cy, Arlene Carlson, Irene Capul, Eleanor Hunt, Virginia Jerome, Angeline Julian, Lois Kiggins, Joan Rush. 1 1 92 senior play cast lives five eeacles Ghosts in the prologue. One Jim loses, the other wins. Irish-brogued Melva scolds the two old men. Lace cults, a gun, and a dying bride. Thanks to the hard work of the Sales- manship Class of Mr. John Young, the cast of Smilin' Through played to a packed house the night of December 9. Before the play began, parents of seniors were given a special welcome when Mr. and Mrs. Edward Catan, chosen by lot, received token gifts from Mary Lou Vitori, senior president. The fantasy-comedy by Allen Langdon Martin has a fifty-year flashback with the spirits of the dead sometimes walking the stage of the present. The stage and light- ing crew did an excellent job of creating the necessary illusions. The play's moving story reveals how the spirit of a woman deprived of her own happiness fifty years before returns to help two young lovers rescue theirs from being ruined by a bitter old rnan. The difficult character roles of the old man and his doc- tor friend were played very well by John Mullen and Earl Bradley, while Dolores Tor- torice did Kathleen with lust the right whim- sical touch. James Vinton, playing oppos- Rhey Little, seated, and Bernard Wagner and Thomas Thomp son manned the switches for the elaborate lighting effects ite her, made a very handsome leading man. The fine performance of the entire cast was a credit to the excellent directing of Mrs. Geraldine Schmidt. Mrs. Mildred Young, class sponsor, with the help of Miss Jean Davis, made all arrangements for the production. Robert Honeygosky as student director assisted with rehearsals and acted as stage manager the night of the play. All the committees listed on page ninety-two as well as the faculty members who helped them shared in the praise which was heaped on Smilin' Through by every- one who saw it. council-sponsored dances All dressed up for Chrisfmas. Rudolph makes his debui. Librarians pause to refresh Even the boys have parasols. Don'1 swallow ihose Tacks, But they didn'f come iogeiherl Grand march. Wink climbs higher and higher Pretty gowns, handsome suits christmas fete . . . spring prom 94 make C 5 night life ga Reindeer ramble. Meet Vic and Turner Shades of the Lambeth Walk. Whadda we dew now? Swing your partner' Turnip Time Smell preity, boys? Tired already? Oklahoma chorus line? Sadie hawkins . . . after - the - game 95 Cluirton Hig athletes seek to improve mid-century sports X- 'X -Fw 97 V949 football John Karrs coach john karrs lt takes a lot of real he-man nerve to stick out a full season of football with John Karrs. So say the boys. And the boys know. They found out even before they got to camp last sum- mer with Clairton's new head coach that Mr. Karrs always means business, strictly football business. Mr. Karrs is a rigid disciplinarian who believes well-trained bodies and good, positive spirit figure high in the making of winning teams. Lately of the coaching staffs of Boston Uni- versity, Duquesne University, and Vandergrift High School, Mr. Karrs is well-grounded in the tricks of the T-formation. This year he turned out a speedy team interesting to watch. Next year he hopes to capitalize on the experience of eleven lettermen. green bears battle rugged foes Facing some of the toughest opposition in the WPIAL class AA race, John Karr's first CHS gridders toiled through the '49 season plagued by iniuries and inexperience. The Bears, playing a flashy, deceptive brand of ball new to Clairton fans, opened at home with an easy 32-13 win over East Pittsburgh September 6 and followed with a smashing 27-7 victory over Glassport. lt was their first win over the Gladiators in three years, and they made it good. The high-riding Bears were eliminated from AA consideration September 20 when they dropped a 13-0 decision to the strong Monongahela Wildcats. At McKeesport the next week, the orange-and-black were dumped 27-7 by the flashy Tigers led by Francis Paterra. The speedy Tiger co-captain scored three times and flipped a neat aerial for another. A last-minute touchdown averted a shutout for the Bears. Suffering physically as a result of two gruelling games, the weary Bruins were handed a 26-13 defeat by the Munhall ln- dians October 7. The Karrsmen by the next week were hungry for a victory, and they sent the Don- ora Dragons home with a 24-13 loss. In Clairton October 21, the undefeated Char- leroi Cougers stifled a Bear rally, which had tied the score 12-12 going into the fourth quarter, and finally set the Bears back, 26-12 The Bruins continued fighting, but lost to Turtle Creek 34-13 and again to Mones- sen 33-0. Coach Karrs' first edition trav- elled to Duquesne November 11 for the sea- son's final game and suffered a 33-7 set- back. Of twenty-two 1949 lettermen, eleven will be available next year. For the line there will be iuniors Jim Clancy, Ray Cough- enour, Ray Hood, Russell Jones, and Jim Orbell as well as sophomore Gary LeDonne, and ninth grader Jim Johnson, for the back- field there will be juniors Bill Chontos, Carl Mathews, and Edward Plavchak, and sophomore Bob Cooper. 98 K qui . if 5 gy 5 V -. .. K5 Martell, Karrs, Critchfield Krivonak, Soich, Snizik COACHING STAFF O VARSITY JUNIOR-VARSITY Clairton Opp. Clairton Opp. 32 , ,. East Pittsburgh .. 13 6 ,H Carrick H 18 27 Glassport . , ., 7 O H Monongohelc Q D 13 6 ,,.. Monessen 13 7 . .,.,... McKeesport .. 27 46 .,.. . Elizabeth .. 6 13 ..,.... .Munhall . . 26 24 A ADAIAIA Donom H 13 7 , .. ...Turtle Creek . ,. 0 12 Charleroi .. . 26 7 ,.,.,... Baldwin .,.,., ,, ,. 7 13 , Turtle Creek ., ., 34 O .,.,. Monessen . 33 7 ' Duquesne ' 26 7 Duquesne 33 13 . . McKeesport . , 13 JUNIOR-SENIOR VA First row: M. Spence, Kirkwood, Benedetti, F. Hor- gas, D. Pastore, R. Pastore, Plavchak, T. Guenther, Chelli, Patellis, Chontos, Moore. Second row: Cannon, LeDonne, Lasch, Mathews, Hood, Geletko, Wilson, Orbell, Marshall, Gobbie, Arnold, Bazzone, Radocuy, Clancy. 1 99 RSITY SQUAD Third row: Head Coach Karrs, Stavros, Lasich, R. Jones, Zando, McEIhattan, Kaiser, Coughenour, Nipps, Coe, Honick, Pagliei, Simun, Bryant, Martell, assistant coach. Fourth row: Grocott, E. Spence, Johnson, Elder, Cooper, D. Jones, W. Guenther, Amati, Ondrik, Robinson, Mincone, Critchfield, assistant coach. .wa Wi- -,ge l if J1'3 . 3 5 J . flew . ...T I 'i ,V 1 A, in V W, ,aff 57 2 , , K x L! if ,- , 4, Y , ' , ' 'iff-Tm . 'W . f ' 'J . . 2 1 YQ , -Jw ' ' QQCWQ.. A Y X VW N ' afpp 'wr . ,wa ive - .. is ,'witN16.,.s,.,- I K gud. x PH by A .v A A. H ww 5, V L s -2 WAYNE GUENTHER . . .captain and regu- lar end . , . fine leader on and off the Held . . . plans to go to Carnegie Tech. VICTOR BAZZONE . . . played regular guard position . . . hard and aggressive worker , . . has no definite plans. JOHN STRAUB . . . worked hard to make cl success of his manager's fob , . . pleas- ant, willing, and agreeable, RICHARD GOBBIE . . , did a Gne iob of quarter-backing from the new T-formation . . . Hrst varsity year, EUGENE MARSHALL . , . excellent defense man . . . regular fullback . . , scored sev- eral touchdowns on long runs. EARL HINES . . . always managed to be in the right place at the right time . . . kept everybody amused with his antics. 100 1 l THE 1949 Wayne calls it. Chontos breaks away. He's going down, This one worked perfectly. 4 BEARS GO INTO ACTION Six more points. Watch my dust. TV tag match? Sliding into first? JOHN ARNOLD . . . selected an outstand- ing half-back by district's leading sports figures . . . veritable speed demon. SETH WILSON . . . Hrst year on squad made regular tackle . . . quiet, easyvgcing, well-liked . . . always played hard. REGIS WARD . . . conscientious, popular manager . , . has won deep respect from coaches, players, and student body, 'IDI senior grid sta rs 'lr 'A' 'Ir WALTER RADOCAY , . . many coaches named him one of vcIIey's best guards . . . respected and liked by his team mates. CHARLES ROBINSON . . . second-year backfield man . . . hampered by early- season iniuries . . . expected to go places as a boxer. pial swim CHAMPION SWIMMING SQUAD NUMBER FOUR First row: left to right, Mike Brenyo, Ray Coughenour, Sam Work, Emil Wargo, John Ferrero, Bob Ruffing, Bert Finney. Second row: Jimmy Runac, Richard Sestito, John Rodgers, Jim Coughenour, Robert Qualters, Jim Pishok, Mr. Lewis. Third row: John Garofola, Fred King, Jimmy Lucidi, Matthew Haramia, Bob Cochran, George Cheran. bears splash wa to fourth title CHS swimmers coached by Mr. Paul Lewis found it easy going in winning their fourth consecutive WPIAL crown this year. Proving themselves real champions, the Bears ran the string of uninterrupted dual meet victories to thirty over the four- year period. The only close shave of the 1950 season came in the final meet with Butler when the Bears rallied from a 27-27 deadlock to take the last two relay events and win 34-27. The other seven meets were won by comfortable margins of from ten to forty points with Duquesne and its sensational Ross McCarty offering the only other serious competition. That Duke sophomore set a new Clairton pool record of 58.7 for the IOO-yard free style. A new pool mark also for the 180-yard free style relay was set at 1.22 by Captain Ferrero, McConnell, Rod- gers, and Coughenour of Clairton. After qualifying in the WPIAL Trials, a week later at Slippery Rock Regional Meet Emil Wargo placed second in the 'IOO-yard breast stroke, Fred McConnell, fifth in the 'IOO-yard free style. Coach Lewis will have a host of ma- terial with which to build next year's squad. Thirteen lettermen including freshman Ruf- fing, sophomores Finney, LeDonne, Lucidi, Wargop iuniors Coughenour, Gibson, King, McConnell, Pishok, Rodgers, Sestito, and Work will be returning, as will managers Runac and Cheran. champions thirt consecutive dual meet victories Cloirton A A ,AH51 Clairton A 38 Clairton ,.A,. 53 Clairton A A 51 Clairtonm 51 Clairton 45 Clairton A 53 Clairton A A 39 SCORES Johnstown A Duquesne Connellsville Butler Johnstown Duquesne A Connellsville Butler AAAA A JOHN FERRERO . . . 1950 captain and three-year letterman . . . free style ace and member of the free style relay team . . . his stroke has terrific power for one so small. PAUL WEBER . . . Grst year as a letterman . . . equally adept at back stroke, breast stroke, and free style . . . Coach used him mostly as a free styler . . . proved a depend- able point-winner. MIKE BRENYO . . . spent two years with the squad as manager . . . well-liked . A . could always be de- pended upon to have everything ready for home meets and for trav- elling. AA,AA15 AA28 AAAA13 A AA15 AA15 A 21 ,A12 AAA27 103 senior tank stars ir -A' -A' 1950 bask tball' SCOFES cl-is opp. 44 Uniontown-H 48 East McKeesport- 43 North Catholic-H 47 Rankin-H 41 Rankin-T 52 Connellsville-T 46 Central Catholic- 37 t'Munhall-T 40 Central Catholic- 46 1'Donora-H 35 'Homestead-T 41 t'Duquesne-T 40 iMcKeesport-H 51 East McKeesport-- 42 9'Munhall-H 41 North Catholic-T 38 1'Donora-T 56 iHomestead-H 42 1Duquesne-H 41 fMcKeesport-T Section Six Games. T T H H varsit JUN IOR-SENIOR SQUAD First row: left to right, W Glover, T. Nickolich, J. Hayden T. Gambino. Second row: T. DeMaio, D Vozar, J. Ference, G. Trasp, J Arnold, R. Pastore, S. Suieta, A Hollis, R. Cooper. Third row: N. Aversa, T. Vitori J. Kovalyak, C. Hudson, L. Pica J. Pagliei, J. Lomond. Fourth row: Mr. Soich, J. Jan asko, M. Klink, P. Hronakes, I D. Dickson, D. Baird, C. Zando J. Johnson, Mr. Snizik. Fifth row: S. Bonafortuna, C Tullius, B. Lasich, B. Bryant, E Fant, A. Coon, R. Pastore. 104 l cagers show improved record Plagued by an over-dose of foul poi- son, Coach John Soich's f1oormen struggled through another trying season, but man- aged to improve the 1949 record. The Bears recorded one win as against nine losses in league action to share the Sec- tion Six cellar with the Donora Dragons. Seven victories and three defeats in non- Ieague play brought a fair season total of eight wins and twelve losses. Individual scoring Iaurels went to John Arnold who put in a total of 289 points in twenty-two games for an average of 13.3 points per game. Runners-up were Ray Pastore with 196, George Trasp with 131, and Joe Ference with 109. The Homestead Steelers, Section Six title winners, went on to win the 1950 PIAA championship. senior floor stars 'A' ir 'A' Half-time chalk-talk. Nice floor work. Who's high score? 1 You explain this one. SENIOR LETTERMEN BRIEFS JOE FERENCE, top left . . . a real fighter . . . what he lacked in Suspense. skill he made up in determination and hustle . . . made the var A tense moment. sity after two years as a JV . . . JOHN ARNOLD, top center . . co-captain and Bears' high-point man . . . also Section Six high scorer . . . a sterling player on offense and defense . . . RAMON PASTORE, top right . . . co-captain and combination play maker and scorer . . . good defensive player . . . used his five-feet-ten to good advantage under the backboard. JACK HAYDEN, bottom left . . . spent three years as manager of Leap for it. Thrown for a loss. Get that rebound. the Bears . . . put his time to good use and learned to referee . . has his official's PIAA license . . . GEORGE TRASP, bottom center . . . this year's regular center, handling the rebound chores . . owned a very effective one-hand push shot . . . fast for his size . . . DONALD VOZAR, bottom right . . . plagued by a bad back all season . . . didn't see much action but hustled every minute he played . . . a good shot . . cool under pressure. photos prevue baseball, track if lv, 1 Q. if J , . J 5 V aaav ' if 4' 1415? if 1 . , 4 . 1 gg? 122. Z 1, fl 3 Q, , 323 xml ' ' fi A1 . 1,7 7,9 1, ' , 'pg 25 9' a neat 4 f Z 1, xg' f i ' V 1 . f M ' 'J 0 4, , 9 ,fli A ' W' .2-f' -if s .5 M . , Qfii' ,x Photos shot last spring show some 1950 baseball and track prospects. TOP left, Andrew Hudson, high jump, right, Joe Ference, senior hurling ace. CENTER left, Pete George, Charles Robinson, Melvin Cheran, expected to star respectively in the 220, 440, and 880, right, Richard Gobbie, probable first sack regular. BOTTOM left, Regis Ward, senior baseball manager, center, Walter Radocay, outfielder, right, Robert Macioce, catcher. 106 TRACK Although the 1950 track squad had only three returning letter- men, Coach Larry Critchfield pre- dicted a better season than 1949's mediocre record. Last year in dual meets the Bears won only from Duquesne and were defeated by McKeesport, Mt. Lebanon, and Connellsville, they took a tenth place in the WPIAL Relays, and collected nineteen points in the Indepen- dent District Meet. This year the cindermen were to meet the same schools for dual meets, to entertain McKees- port and Wilkinsburg tor a three- way night contest, and to com- pete in the ClassA Relays and the Independent District and WPlAL Meets. Besides veterans J. Arnold fthe 1001, Charles Robinson 0201, and T. Patellis Cdiscusl, the 1950 squad has: for the 100, A. Belland, 220, T. Guenther, H. Spence, 440, P. George, W. Guenther, 880, M. Cheran, S. Hitchings, mile, M. Cheran, hurdles, G. Johnson, J. Ferrero, high jump, A. Hudson, G. Coleman, J. Johnson, pole vault, J. Kirkwood, broadiump, H. Lewis, J. Amati, shot put, M. Stavros, iavelin, R. Coughenour. BASEBALL The task of finding a winning combination after losing ten let- termen faced baseball coaches Sam Barone and James Martell, but seventy-five candidates this spring provided plenty of draw- ing material. The 195O eight-game sched- ule included two league games each with Duquesne, McKees- port, Mt. Lebanon, and Munhall. ln the first game at Duquesne, Joe Ference pitched a four-hitter and won 7-O. Chontos hit a double with the bases full. Besides lettermen Joe Ference, Walter Radocay, and Richard Gobbie, the coaches have issued uniforms to the fol- lowing: pitchers J. Lomond, H. Marshall, G.LeDonne, W. Theiss, catchers R. Kalten- bach, R. Macioce, M. Oluivich, intielders S. Billirakis, T. Willard, V. McEIhat1an, R. Lasich, F. Horgos, N. Aversa, J. Janasko, R. Nero, R. Lasch, C. Tullius, R. Magiske, outtielders T. Bekavac, W. Chontos, J. Walters. The managers are R. Ward, T. Vitori, and D. Marra. fifth stree , senior electric, coaches win floor titles FIFTH STREET The Fifth Street Junior High cagers coached by Mr. Frank Gajer and Mr. Ernest DeSue cap- tured this season their second consecutive WPIAL section crown. The Cubs dropped only two of seventeen games, both non-league tilts. They were eliminated, however, in the first play-offs by George Washington of McKeesport. THE FIFTH STREET SQUAD, at top right: first row, M. Coleman, F. Collins, J. Howze, J. Cerasoli, W. Lucas, R. Ferguson. Second row: Coach Gaier, L. Patterson, S. Flowers, B. Alexander, B. Wilson, C. Elrich, T. Monito, P. Ward, manager, Coach DeSue. Third row: V. Julian, manager, J. Fry, M. Butler, B. Baker, M. Drobac, F. Wilson, F. Garofola, C. Kreu- ger, W. Beniamin, manager. SENIOR ELECTRIC Senior Electric Shop boys were the winners in the annual Shop basketball tourney. Joe Fer- ence coached them to ten straight victories. Frank Parker and Ray Hood were the tourna- ment's high point makers. In a close game which pitted them against the all-stars elected from the other five shops, Senior Electric was also victorious. SENIOR ELECTRIC, at right center: kneeling, Rogers Bryant, James Bonner, Glenn Oates, Earl Hines, Frank Parker, Ronald Keck. Standing: Pete Rodino, Milton Corwin, Mr. Andrew Bosch, Joe Ference, Edward Fenton. CHS COACHES An entertaining new type of basketball con- test was tried this year when the CHS Coaches played the Student All-Stars, selected from the student body by popular vote. Miss Jean Davis and Miss Jane Walker were the hit of the even- ing as cheerleaders. The coaches captained by John Soich won 54-32. COACHES SQUAD, lower right: seated, A. Krivonak, J. Snizik, W. McGogney, E. Porter, G. Mills. Standing: J. Karrs, J. Soich, E. DeSue, G. Zdrale, F. Gaier. The All-Stars roster included E. Hines, H. Rebhun, R. Curry, E. Bradley, J. Straub, S. Kosana, H. Childs, S. Billirakis, R. Madden, W. Glover, R. Lancaster, M. Obradovich, F, Parker. l 107 FIFTH STREET JUNIOR HIGH SENIOR ELECTRIC SHOP CHS COACHES , GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Girls Athletic Association, better known as the GAA, was organized by Miss Laura Belle Hess in l943. The purpose of the organization is to promote sportsman- ship and to aid in all girls' intramural sports activities. Membership in the GAA is a great honor which may be won by any sopho- more, junior, or senior girl who is outstand- ing in some field of athletics and who has a good scholastic record. Election to the as- sociation is by the unanimous vote of all members. New members are taken into the group after the three major sport tournaments, volleyball, basketball, and bowling. The initiation routine is a one-day period in which traditional pig-tails, runnered stock- ings, the exclusion of make-up and pillow GAA PLEDGES gaa referees First row: Virginia Lee Willey, Lois Cochran, lrene Capul, Rose DiFrancisco, Dolores Cusuldi, Mary Ann Capul. Second row: Rosa Robinson, Emma Casey, Lucille Clawson, Joanne Guth- rie, Dolores Chontos, Barbara Nagy, Olga Rukavina, Armetha Roberts. Third row: Leona Wallace, Laverne Beam, Norma Jean Whitfield, Dolores Tortorice, Rose Fiore, Nancy Haney, Maude Fields, Miss Laura B. Hess, Mary Robinson is missing from the picture. case book sacks are used. Following ini- tiation day is the party at the Clairton Park Lodge, where the pledges are taken into the group in a solemn, formal initiation ceremony. Other social affairs held at the Clairton Lodge are the alumnae party, and the an- nual picnic. At the picnic seniors are pre- sented with a keepsake from the sopho- more and iunior members. At the present time the GAA has twenty-six active members and has an alumnae list of one hundred girls. A GAA member is easily recognized by her emblem GAA in black chenille on an orange background, which she wears on a black sweater. lt is customary for members to wear these sweaters every Friday. Active members Rosa Robinson, Norma Whitfield, and Olga Rukavina are paid homage by GAA pledges Maude Fields and Mary Ann Capul. intramural volleyball, basketball VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS First row: Mary Robinson, Maude Fields, Rosa Rob- inson, Sammie Mae Herring, Armetha Roberts. Second row: Lennie Lucas, Evelyn Collins, Doris Hurt, Bernice Richardson. JUNIOR CHAMPIONS First row: Shirley Whitfield, Jane Reed, Norma Whit- field. Second row: Lois Curry, Mary Lou Withers, Doris George, Betty Goodrum. Miss Laura B. Hess inaugurated a new system of play for the girls' volleyball and basketball tournaments this year. Former- ly it took several weeks to have the teams play off. This year the games were sched- uled to begin at nine-thirty Saturday morn- ing and were completed about three that same afternoon. Besides saving time the new plan kept interest concentrated and therefore at a higher pitch. Sixteen teams of ten girls each from any of the three classes competed for the volleyball championship. Maude Fields' team, a winner twice before, emerged the i BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS First row: Rose DiFrancisco, Irene Capul, Dolores Chontos. Second row: Emma Casey, Leona Wallace, Lucille Clawson, Liberty Darakos, Joanne Guthrie. SOPHOMORE CHAMPIONS First row: Marion Moller, Nancy Wenner, Marion Johnson, Janet Dobbins. Second row: Janet Latta, Viola Roberts, Pat Lyons, Dylis Chuba. champions and won the C's every player had pitched in to buy. In the basketball tournament one hun- dred four girls took part. Each of the thir- teen teams was made up of eight girls from the same class. After the class champions had been determined, the final play-offs were won by Irene Capul's senior team. GAA members refereed and kept score for both tournaments. They also have helped Miss Hess with Tuesday afternoon bowling for junior and senior girls. The roll-offs were not yet completed when the yearbook went to press. qawb? ifyvl Urs:ii cf if First row: left to right, Viola Roberts, sophomore, Agnes Martis, sophomore, Emma Carson, senior, Mary Jean Pittman, sophomore. Second row: Lois Pascoe, Rose Fiore, Nancy Haney, Ruth Ann Norris, all seniors SENIOR BATON TWIRLERS Rose Fiore Nancy Haney Ruth Ann Norris Lois Pascoe Emma Carson COLOR GUARD Jack Hayden Clayton Hoge Mark Nagy James Vinton DRUM MAJORS Edward Caton Ann C. Skapik CHS maiorettes are considered the shining beauties of the band. They were particularly sparkling this year in their sharp new white uniforms. To be a majorette is an honor for which many girls long. The high-stepping glamor girls play an important role in the band's formation specialties, spectators look forward to their half-time entertain- ment. Next fall positions will be open for five lucky girls. The seniors to be replaced are Carol Pascoe, a maiorette throughout her iunior and senior high school career, Rose Fiore, blue-eyed, blonde, with a true majorette strut, Nancy Haney, vigorous, full of pep and stamina, Ruth Ann Norris, small, sweet, smiling, a good morale booster, and Emma Carson, tall, slim, quick to master the new formations. majorettes c eerleaders PEP SQUAD SENIORS lrene Capul 2 Lorena Michael 2 Jean Pascoe 2 Josephine Bonafortuna Dolores Chontos Eleanor Hunt Barbara Nagy Josephine Sidone Dolores Tortorice Leona Wallace CHS BEAR Donna Pasquerell To produce a well-coordinated cheer- leading squad takes long hours of drill and Miss Laura B. Hess starts working out with the new group even before school opens in the fall. In spite of the hard work, the call for new candidates is always met with enthusi- asm by a great number of hopeful girls. Those who survive the screening by critical faculty iudges are really honored. This year the group was increased from the usual six to ten. Besides mastering the old stand-bys the girls create novel cheers of their own. Hallelujah , Granclpa's Hat , and Bas- ket, Basket were the most popular of this year's new ones. For those cold, Friday night football games the girls wore black slacks and new orange iackets which made a good impres- sion on the spectators. Herbert Rebhun, a junior, worked out with the girls during the football season. First row: left to right, Dolores Chontos, Dolores Tortorice, Lorena Michael, Eleanor Hunt, Irene Capul. Second row: Josephine Sidone, Jean Pascoe, Barbara Nagy, Josephine Bonafortuna, Leona Wallace. pep rallies, bus rides shift chs fan spirit into high ,rf I I Top: Whct's the hold-up? . . colors to the front . . sorry, we didn't . . 1,2, 3, kick. Middle: Thursday night volcano . . next year they'll issue stock . . pretty pile-up . . . enter the rhythm section. Bottom: With call this, we should ioin the army? . . let's go, bears! . country style . . . pre-game Pepsodent smiles. . 113 Top: Ah, stag line . clidn'1 use cz d Middle: Alma Maler ! Bottom: rehearsal for c'mon, lake if off . . . but which o . . termite's eye-view o coa rop of Sloan's. Maybe Yhey'll smile next week . . Alley cafs . . , we must have the fashion show . . . oops, skip il! ne is Kenny? . . Hoop Hop f ches versus all-stars . . and they Wanledz . We Hail Thee won . . sure sirilce . 114 pretty bruin writes finis to chs mid-century sports ponsors The students of Clairton High School wish to thank the sponsors sincerely for their contributions to this publication. B. 81 B. Auto Sales, Inc. John T. Baker and Son Bennett Furniture Company Blackburn Brothers D. M. Boies, D. D.S. Carroll Motor Central Electric Chic Dress Shoppe City Plumbing and Heating Clairton Clairton Clairton Clairton Baking Company Commercial Sport Shop Transfer Company Cmarada's Helen Coe's Flower Shop Jack M. Collins Collins Motor Company Curinga DeCarlo Pharmacy Fruit Market Noble J. Dick Lines Empire Lumber Company Al Farrell Finney 8K Bekavac Frederick the Florist Clyde L. Friend Agency Mr. and Mrs. E. Ralph Fullerton Genuine Motor Parts Glenn's Furniture Company Gregg Motor Company Gumbel Chevrolet Harris Style Shop Dr. H. Vincent Heidenreich Norman llkuvitz C. Al. Johnson Men's Wear Johnson's Drugs Kee Auto Parts James F. Kemp Roofing and Heating Kent's Kohan's Restaurant Lawrence Jewelers M. 8.M. Motor Company Mauro Sales Company Milan's Electric The Honorable John J. Mullen G. C. Murphy Co. 58.10c Niklas Brothers Nikolich Service Station North Clairton Garage Palumbo Esso Servicenter Penn Cleaners Piazza's Paint, Glass, and Pilgrim Press Puritan Finance Company IJOHSOFS Store Wallpaper Abraham Recht Furniture Company S. 8- M. Sound St. Clair Restaurant St. Clair Sales and Service Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Seyler Skapik's Snee Brothers Dairy Spence Printing Service Teper's Jewelry Store The The The The Children's Shoppe Clairton Progress First National Bank of Clairton Sewing Box J. Sam Whetsel Funeral Home Ping Young Motors, Inc. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The members of the 1950 Clairtonian staft wish to express grati- tude to the administration, the faculty, and student body for their co- operation in the publication of this book. They are also grateful for the help and advice from Miss Cora Pitcairn, art supervisor, Mr. James R. McWilliams of Jahn and Ollier Engraving Company, Mr. Charles Benack, photographer, Mr. Ralph Benz ofthe S. K. Smith Company, and Mr. Walter Wyant of Kurtz Bros. For the special aerial photographs on the division pages, credit is due Mr. Benny Benack, photographer, and Mr. Joe DeChicchis and Mr. Max Kahn, pilots. autographs ei, . -f ,. f . Wx, X., W W x XX owe X X We Xbx A 5 mel' he fAW i alma mater We hcail thee, Alma Moter, Our voices raised on high With loyalty unfoiling, ond 1 Love thot sholl not die. i We hail thee, Clcnirton High School, Let proises ever ring, To thee, decar Alma Mater, Undying love we bring. , ? school SOl1g lt's Cloirton High School, lt's Cloirton High School, The pride of ev'ry student here, Come on, you old grc1ds,ioin with us young lads lt's Clczirton High School now we cheer! Now is the time, boys, to make c big noise, No matter whot the people soy, For there is nought to feor, the gong's all here So hoil to Cluirton High School, hoil. H9 PRINTING AND BINDING Kurtz Bros., Clearfield, Pennsylvania COVERS The S. K. Smilh Company, Chicago, Illinois, ENGRAVING John and Ollier Engraving Co., Chicago, Illinois PHOTOGRAPHY Benack Siudios, Clairfon, Pennsylvania fm 4 X 1 1 . ,.,', A V . ' n w 1'fWW1fM - ' - ., . ' ' 1' A 5 .. , L