Conshohocken High School - Echo Yearbook (Conshohocken, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1953 volume:

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Proudly we dedicate to her the Echo, our final unified project, with the hope that our future achievements may compensate, in part, for the efforts expended by her, in and outside the classroom. G. ORA HIPPLE ,Q-A x 6 TI-IE OFFICERS ARE: Arthur Freas, President, Kay Phillips, Vice-Presidentg Joanne Ingram, Serretaryg Phillip Ricci, Treasurer. Best Dressed: June Carline, Camille Fondots THE TAR Aegm fa Ze!! than dw,- The curtain rose in September of 1950 when we, the class of 1953, stepped upon the stage for our Hrst important role in our school life. A cast of Q eighty boys and fifty-Hve girls took part in this first i act. Consolidation into an organized unit came in October, when, under the direction of our advisers, 1 Mrs. Ora I-Iipple and Mrs. Jean Murphy, the fol- ' lowing class ofhcers were elected: President, Samuel Gunning, Vice-President, Patricia Grilhthg Secretary, June Carline, and Treasurer, David Silk. Ifrom that time we were busy and bustlingg our minds on our projects, straining toward a common goal. Success- fully we marketed holiday fruit cakes and later, undertook the management of the annual May dance. The sale of Mother's Day cakes was the final means of our swelling our class funds. On stage for the second act in 1951-Juniors! On record- new officers-President, Samuel Gunningg Vice-President, Kay Phillips, Secretary, Joanne Ingram, and Treasurer, Phillip Ricci. The most pleasant task Juniors ever have is that of selecting a Class ring. We dispatched this business promptly and plunged into plans for the Junior Prom, scheduled for December 14, 1952. Woe to us-what a trick Mother Nature played on those of ,53. We guarantee it was the hrst prom to which the participants ploughed--through snow! A movie benefit, a Christmas Card ,-. ,Q sale, and a candy, card, and stationery project kept us busy for the remainder of the year. Our class president left us during this year and Arthur Freas was elected to the office. In June of 1951, those who had not fallen by the wayside succeeded in reaching . - . 'L' our ultimate goal Seniois. tconmmcd on page In Most Ambitious: Lcnorc Quigg, joseph Rapposelli Best Actors: Nancy Weldie, Vincent Testa Qs, Me cliaeciau- canfinfenl' lake - - - Mew fgedmaei Jeaifi X' ROBERT C. LANDIS Seldom in our school years d o we give any thought to the tremendous effort which school administration entails. Yet were it not for a capable, untiring administrator Conshohocken High School would fail in its duty to us and the community. Gratefully we, the Class of 1953, wish to express our appreciation to Mr. Landis for his unceasin interest in o ' l ' S ur socia and scholastic welfare. Su ' nlenl' xi Qimns,-... W EDWARD W. OERMANN + To Mr. Oermann goes our class vote as being the most typical representative of all Conshohocken High School Teachers. Few educators can boast of twenty-eight years of uninterrupted devotion to the youth of a community. For his influence and efforts expended in our behalf, we express our sincere gratitude and wish him continued success in his oilice. Eaafulofg ' Seated: Irvin H. Ristine, Robert Long, Harry Ellam, Phyllis L. Jones, Donald J. McGonigal. Standing: Dr. Walter Ciesielski, Robert C. Lan- dis, John Hoyer, Stanley B. Cooper. Dr. Walter Willis was absent when picture was taken. Mrs. Elizabeth P. H. Atkinson Social Studies Department Miss Rae Anne Blake Home Economics Department, Girls' Coaching Staf 1 Mrs. Lillian Z. Bangs Physical Education Depart- ment, Girls' Varsity Club and Cheerleading Adviser, Girls' Coaching Staf Mr. Joseph W. Blewett Music Department, Chorus, Band 5 Mr. Winfred H. Bean Physical Education Depart- ment, junior High Coaching Stag Mr. Vincent J. Bonkoski Guidance Counselor, Football Coach Mr. Arthur R. Drieclger Social Studies Department, Senior Hi-Y Adviser, Forum Mr. Frank M. Ferguson Mathematics Depa rt men t, junior Class Adviser Mr. Harry E. Fox Commercial Department, Baseball and I. V. Basketball Coach Mrs. Norma S. Friedeborn Home Economics Department WV!! Mr. Harold A. Beyer Science Department, Driving Instructor Miss Dorothy M. Crossmore Social Studies Department, Junior and Senior Tri-Hi-Y Adviser Miss Marian Gitzings Mathematics Department if lisa Miss Verna E. High Commercial De p a r t m e n t , Three Cubs Adviser Mrs. Claire A. Griffith English Department, Three Cubs Adviser Mr. George Hilc Social Studies Department, Basketball and I. V. Football Coach Mrs. Dorothy D. Kelley English Department, Blue and Gold Adviser Mrs. Katherine R. Lorenz Social Studies Department, Honor Society and Blue and Gold Adviser Mrs. Frances S. Lowe Mathematics Department Miss Regina M. Nugent Language Department, junior Class Adviser Mr. Barton F. Herr Industrial Arts Department, Coaching Staff, Senior Class Adviser Mrs. G. Ora Hipplc English Department, Senior Class Adviser Miss Catherine E. Higgins Language Department, Direc- tor of Senior Play, Sophomore Class Adviser Mr. William C. Hollopeter Art Department, junior Hi-Y Adviser w n Min June E. Oplinger Commercial Department, Yearbook Adviser Mr. Herman E. Vonderheid Science Department, junior High Football and Basketball Coach Miss Dolores N. Pagliaro English Department, Director of School Play, Sophomore Class Adviser Mr. Raymond N. Weaver Industrial Arts Department, Faculty Manager of Athletics and Assistant Coach, Boys' Varsity Club Adviser Miss Phyllis Jonel Secretary to Mr. Landis Miss Lois Clark Secretary to Mr. Oermann Miss Caroline M. Schreitz Commercial Department Mrs. Ethel S. Webber Commercial Department Mr. C. Lester Shade Music Department, Assistant Principal Mr. Herbert S. Webster Industrial ' Arts Department, Iunior High Coaching Stai Miss Eleanor I.. Vercoe School Nurse Misa Viola E. McCord School -Librarian, Library Club - - - Me 42644 alaay aid! unjalcb fConrinur-rl from page 6, There is something tense in the raising of the curtain on the final act of any production. Only a short time remains in which to bind all loose ends in bringing about a satisfactory conclusion. Once the CSISE scatter, its members will never be brought together again in just the same manner. Seniors sense the finality and they draw closer together to present a well-knit unit to all observers. Consequently, on September 15, 1952, we banded together to launch our first senior project, the magazine drive under the leadership of our officers and advisers, Mr. Barton Herr replacing Mrs. Jean Murphy. Success attended the sale, the most profitable ever conducted. Before leaving for Christmas vacation we credited a candy sale, the Senjor Class Dance and a Pie and Cake Sale to our account. After mid-year exams the final scenes came crowding fast. W'e planned to dedicate our year book to Mrs. Hippleg We chose the Who's Wlio of our class. The climax of this great production remained. On April 1, 2, and 3, 1953, we gaily made our class trip to Wiisliingtoii, D. C. This was an experi- ence never to be forgotten by any of our cast, I am sure. Our Senior Play, presented on April 25, 1955, gave members of our Senior Class an opportunity to display their dramatic abilities. Mardi Gras the theme of our Senior Prom on May 22, 1953, made school history for its beautiful setting. Class Day was soon to follow and our class participated in classes for the last time on May 29, 1953. Baccularcate Services on May 31, 1953, gave us inspiration to guide us on the stage of life. Having decreased to 92 we took our final steps at Commencement Exercises on June 5, 1953. Thus passes '53, with the-fondest memories of the past, the highest hopes for the future, and the most sincere wishes to succeeding graduates. Most Cheerful: Adele Martinelli, RussellGraham Mast Helpful: Kay Phillips, Anthony Nasielski Most Humorous: Edith Hottenstein, David Brasher 1 f a -- -- ff l 1 Most Popular: Patricia Griffith, Matthew DiPaolo I3 . What could be lovelier? f 'K ii - L W is F5 if F xr ' s t i f 5 Q 5 5 s A , :fi Nancy at her best. Tired so soon? P It was on the clear, beautiful night of December 12, 1952, that we danced to the music of Tlx' Blzmbirds at the Junior Prom. The decorations were very appropriate for the theme, Winter Fantasy, with the ever favorite White Christmas as the theme song. Frank Campi was general chairman. His assistants were: Mary Lou Balzano and Arthur Andrey, decorating, Anna Verguldi, programs, and Althea Lewis, music. fi 'Q . WWA? 3851 KQV!!! l fm, 'QA P- JANE B. ALLAN Academic Course Tri-Hi-Y 3-4, Blue and Gold 3-4, Student Council 4, Girls' Chorus 2- 3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Echo Staff 4 SHIRLEY BANACH Secretarial Course Blue and Gold 3-4, Mixed Chorus 2- 3-4, Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Student Council 4, Band 4 MARY E. ANDERSON General Course Mixed Chorus 3, Girls' Chorus 3-4 CAROL LEE BERGEY General Course Dramatics, Tri-Hi-Y 2-3-4, Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Girls' Varsity Club 3-4, Cheerleader 3-4, Honor Society 3-4, Echo Stal? 4 JANET M. BACZKOWSKI Secretarial Course Echo Staff 4 DUSA R. BIANCO Secretarial Course Band 4 ,is w kc J mm DAVID P. BICKINGS General Course JAROY S. CANNON Industrial Course Football 2-3-4, Hi-Y 4, Varsity Club 2-3-4, Stage Crew, Basketball 2-3-4 DAVID T. 'BRASHER Academic Course Football 2-4, Boys' Chorus 2, Hi-Y 2 JUNE A. CARLINE Academic Course Dramatics, Tri-Hi-Y 2-3-4, Girls' Varsity Club 3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3, Girls' Chorus 2-J, Cheerleader 3-4, Class Secretary 2, Echo Staff 4 BERNADETTE F. CAMEROTE General Course Blue and Gold 3-4 ANGELINE I.. CASINELLI Secretarial Course Band 2-3-4 L of 1953 IELEANOR R. CAVANAUGH Secretarial Course RICHARD T. DEMPSEY General Course Baseball 3, Stage Crew, Varsity Club 4 KATHLEEN A. CRONIN Secretarial Course Blue and Gold 3-4 DAVID DESTEFANO Inzlustrinl Course Student Council 4, Stage Crew 3-4 ANTHONY DeMEDIO General Course Football 2-3-4, Basketball 2-3, Busc- ball 2-3-4, Varsity Club 3-4, Hi-Y J-4 ALBERT M. DiCIURCIO General Course Band 2-3-4, Boys' Chorus 2-3, Mixed Chorus 2-3 E lon ----- JOSEPH P. DiCIURCIO General Course Band 2, Football 3 DIANE D. DOUGLASS General Course Bantl 4, Basketball 2-3-4, Varsity Club 3-4, Tri-Hi-Y 2-3-4, Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Softball 2 MATTHEW DRPAOLO General Course Football 3-4, Varsity Club 3-4, Hi-Y 4 JOHN DUCHINSKI Industrial Course Stage Crew 3-4, Baseball Manager 3 WILLIAM P. D'ORAZIO Aradcmir Course Football 2-3-4, Baseball 3-4, Boys' Chorus 2, Varsity Club 2-3-4 ROBERT W. DUFFIELD Industrial Course Stage Crcw 3-4 of 1953 X 1 N an :QM LQ, , f'i f?+:! Uv, t., mf? , in rl, st 'lr I9 THOMAS D. DUNCAN General Course Football 2-3-4, Basketball Manager 3-4, Baseball 2-3-4, Stage Crew 3-4, Varsity Club 3-4 VINCENT P. GIORGIO General Course Varsity Club 4, Baseball 2-3-4, S Crew CAMILLE L. FONDOTS General Course Stage Crew JOSEPH GOLAS General Course Football 2-3-4, Varsity Club ARTHUR L. FREAS Academic Course Dramatics, Hi-Y 3-4, Blue and Gold 3-4, Class President 3-4, Honor .So- cicty 3-4, Echo Staff 4, Forum 4 MARJORIE A. GOSHAW General Course Tri-Hi-Y 4 Lage 3 E lon ------- V ELLA MAY GRAHAM Secreturial Course Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Tri-Hi-Y 4, Basketball 2-3-4, Softball 2-3-4, Varsity Club 3-4, Cheerleader 3-4, Honor Society 3-4 ARTIL IA GREENE Academic Course Softball 2, Girls' Chorus 4, Basket- ball 2, Blue and Gold 3 RUSSELL L. GRAHAM General Course Football 2-3-4, Basketball 2-3-4, Baseball 3-4, Student ,Council 4, Var- sity Club 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2, Boys' Chorus 2 PATRICIA A. GRIFFITH Secretarial Course Honor Society 3-4, Cheerleader 3-4, Basketball 2-3-4, Tri-Hi-Y 4, Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Varsity Club 3-4, Echo Staff 4, Soft- ball 2-3-4, Forum 4, Class Vice- President 2 JOSEPH P. GRAVINESE General Course Basketball 2-3-4, Football 2-3-4, Baseball 2-3-4, Hi-Y 3-4, Varsity Club J-4 CAROL J. GROMALSKI General Course of 1953 t 3 CARI. L. GROVES General Course Basketball 2, Football 2-3, Band 2, Hi-Y 4, Mixed Chorus 2 DONALD R. HITNER Industrial Course Stage Crew 3-4 LYDIA B. HARTSELL Academic Course Tri-Hi-Y 3-4, Girls' Chorus 2-3-4 ROBERT M. HITNER Industrial Course Basketball Manager 3, Baseball Man ager 2-3 ROBERT L. HILTNER Industrial Course Baseball Manager 2, Football Man- ager 2 CLARENCE HOTTENSTEIN General Course E lun ------ - 4053 EDITH M. HOTTENSTEIN Academic Course Softball 2-3-4, Basketball 3-4, Girls' Chorus 2-3, Varsity Club 3-4, Band if f, ANTHONY IANNI General Course Football 2-3-4, Basketball 4, Hi-Y 4 JOAN L. HOYER Academic Course Baifd 4, Mixed Chorus 2-3, Girls' Chorus 2-3, Tri-Hi-Y 3-4, Blue and Gold 3-4 JOANNE E. INGRAM Secretarial Course Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, Honor Society 3-4, Tri-Hi-Y 4, Echo Staff 4, Blue and Gold 3-4, Class Secretary 3-4 MARY LOU HUGHES Academic Course Girls' Chorus 2-3, Mixed Chorus 3, Band 4, Blue and Gold 3-4, Tri-Hi-Y 3-4 BRUCE A. KELLEY Academic Course 23 THOMAS J. KENNA General Course Football 2-3-4, Varsity Club 4 HEDWIG M. KUCZYNSKI General Course DOUGLAS P. KNOELLER Accounting Course HARRISON M. LANGLEY General Course Band 3 SIDNEY KORNBERG Accounting Course Echo Staff 4 DOUGLAS L. LAW Academic Course Football 2-3-4, Basketball 2-3-4, Varsity Club 2-3-4, Hi-Y 2 CARL MacFARLANE Academic Course Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Hi-Y 3-4, Edi- tor of Echo 4, Dramatics, Forum 4 CLARA A. MARESCA Secretarial Course WILLIAM H. MacKENZIE General Course Echo Staff 4, Student Council 4 ADELE A. MARTINELLI Secretarial Courxe Band 2-3-4, Tri-Hi-Y 4, Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 DONALD E. MAGEE Industrial Course Hi-Y 4, Stage Crew FRANCES A. MASHANTONIO General Course Blue and Gold 3-4 of 1953 it - Q. ':'1 if BETTE E. METZGER Secretarial Course Mixed Chorus 4, Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Band 4 AUGUSTUS J. PEDICONE General Course Band 2-3-4, Basketball Manager 2- 3-4, Boys' Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 ANTHONY M. NASIELSKI Industrial Course Band 2-3-4, Stage Crew 3-4 JOHN F. PETTINE Industrial Course Stage Crew 3-4 CAROL ANN NEIL Accounting Course Girls' Chorus 2, Blue and Gold 3-4, Library Club 3-4 KATHRYN L. PHILLIPS Secretarial Course Tri-Hi-Y 2-3-4, Class Vice-President 3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Band 4, Student Council 4, Forum 4 ll lllll ------- af 1953 JOHN J. PIZIAK Accounting Course Echo Staff 4, Baseball 2, Football Manager 3 THERESA M. PULTORAK Secretarial Course Echo Staff 4, Girls' Chorus 3 ANTHONY L. PIZZA General Course LENORE W. QUIGG Secretarial Course Student Council 4, Echo SMK 4 3 ETHEL I.. PORTER General Course JOSEPH R. RAPPOSELLI Academic Course Hi-Y 4, Echo Staff 4 PHILLIP C. RICCI Secretarial Course Boys' Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus Accompanisr 2-3-4, Hi-Y 3-4, N.:- tional Honor Society 3-4, Class Treasurer 3-4, Three Cubs Mimco- grapher 3-4 IRENE J. ROZECKI Secretarial Course Tri-Hi-Y 4, Echo Staff 4 PAUL D. RIGHTER Academic Course Hi-Y 2-3-4, llcho Staff 4, Forum 4 THERESA J. SERAFINI Acrounting Course JOHN J. RIO General Course Football 2-3-4, Basketball 2-3-4, Baseball 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Boys Chorus 34, Xarsity Club 2-3-4 CAROLYN SIBOLE Serretarial Caurse Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Blue and Gold 3-4, Dramatics, Forum 4 CAROLINE M. SIEROTOWICZ Secretarial Course Iicho Staff 4, Girls' Chorus 3 MARION M. SPEAKER General Course Girls' Chorus 2, Mixed Chorus DAVID H. SILK Arrounting Course N.lliun.ll Honor Society 3-4, Iicho Suff 4, Hi'Y 4, Boys' Chorus 3, Mixed Chorus 3 LILLIAN M. STACHELEK General Course RICHARD P. SLATER General Course Mixcil Chorus 3, Basketball Manager 2-5-4, Band 2-J-4, Baseball Manager 2 BERNARD j. SWEENEY Industrial Course Stage Crew 3-4 2 of 1953 JOHN E. TANCINI Industrial Course Football Manager 2-3-4, 15.1slwll:.ill Manager 4, Baseball Manager 2-3-4, Bluc and Gold 3-4, Hi-Y 4, Varsily Club 3-4, Stage Crew 3-4 ALICE K. THOMAS Serretnrial Course Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Tri-Hi-Y 3-4, Blue .md Gold 3-4, Band 4, Dramarics RONALD N. TENARO General Course Mixed Chorus J, Boys' Chorus 3, Blue and Gold 3-4, Football Mnnagcr 2, Drzimatics SHIRLEY E. VAGNONI General Course VINCENT C. TESTA Academic Course Blue .xml Gold 3-4, 1DI'.ll11.lllCS, Hi-Y 4, lforum 4, Mixed Chorus 5, Boys' Chorus 3 CHARLES P. WEAVER General Course lfoonbnll 2-3-4, B.i5kerb.ilI 2-3-4 B.xseb.xll 2, Mixed Chorus 2-3, Boys Chorus 2-5, Varsity Club 3-4 NANCY J. WELDIE Secretarial Course Blue and Gold 3-4, Tri-Hi-Y 3-4, Honor Society 3-4, Dramatics Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, Echo Staff 4 WILHELMINA E. WILLIAMS Arudemic Course Softball 2-3-4, Basketball 2-3-4, Var- sity Club 2-3-4, Band 4, Girls Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Student Council 4 BEST ATHLETES: Wilhelmina Williams Douglas Law was absent when pic- ture was taken. BEST DANCERS: Angeline Casinelli John Piziak 1 'qm- The Conshohocken Forum consists of a group of students in the high school who actively engage in forum work with neighboring schools and radio stations. Every month, Hve members from each school participate in a forum held in Bucks or Montgomery County. In addition to the inter-school meetings, the group also takes part in special events such as: Temple Civic Forum, and broadcasts of local radio stations. The forum work makes the students conscious of civic and political issues. It also gives them an opportunity to speak intelligently and think clearly while performing before an audience. It gives ample opportunity to engage in research and to ex- change ideas with other students on current problems. Seated: Judith Tenaro, Lenore Quigg, Rita Dijenno. Standing: Frances Marino, Sara Miscioscia, Carol Ann Neil. may Glu! The main purpose of this club is to assist the librarian in her work. Students are urged to join in their freshman or sophomore year in order to gain the experience needed to help Miss McCord, who is our librarian and adviser of the group. Members are Carol Ann Neil, Lenore Quigg, Rita Dijenno, Judy Tenaro, Francis Marino, and Sara Miscioscia. Some of their duties are: mending, pasting in labels, stamping the books, and some clerical work. In the absence of Miss McCord, the most experienced ones care for the library and ad- minister books to the pupils. The only qualification desired for joining this club is a sincere interest in books and the wish to look after them. Zlafmm Standing: Carl MacFarlane, Vin- cent Testa, Paul Righter, Arthur Freas, David Silk. Seated: Carol Lee Bergey, Kay Phillips, Patsy Grifiith, Carolyn Sibole, Marianne Grzywacz, Kay Ann Campbell. Zfncfwuiucfia .. wail' in aniicalpalfion of fululae appoaiunifq ACT if ,- ? Q ,IM . I 1 f 3 3 II . lex 4 3 O X . R7el1eaMaJ foclaf .7 3:30 it Q 'Q R Top Row: Arthur Andrey Anna Albanese Carolyn Alfonse Second Row: Mary Lou Balzano Ronald Barr Joseph Bosco Third Row: Emanuel Bruni Kay Campbell Frank Campi Fourtb Row: Ralph Caruso Ronald chelli Patricia Clapsaddle Fiftb Row: Richard Cobourn Joseph D'Angelo Anthony D'Annunzio Bottom Row: James Davis Yvonne De Cicco Bruno Delmoro 61444 T09 Rvw: Third Row: Pasquale De Palma John D'Orazio Barbara Dornheim Annette Dunacusky Marcella De Sanctis Anthony De Sebastiano SeC07ld Row: Fourth Row: William Di Jenno Mildred Earle Anthony Di Josia Thomas Engle Marie Dippolito Audfel' Feffiel' Fifth Row: Bottom Row: Charles Frankenfield Theresa Gambone Richard Freas Carole Garman Vincent Galie Warren Garnett 1954 Top Row: Lyle Graham Donald Hanrahan Kenneth Harris Third Row: Judith Jamison Rita Januszewska June Johnson Second Row: Alice Hauer Thomas Hitchcock Martha Heft , 5 kg.. -of ,W Fourth Row: Hazel Jones Robert Jones Joseph Keenan f 6 Q- , Q , pi -9 Fifth Row: Bottom Row: Ro'-'fn KCHCY Robert Knoebel Josephine Kicielinski Stanley Komorowski Howard King John Korszniak gs! fi 5 4 yd I f 'T li Ag v , . Top Row: Rose Marie Lake Virginia Lenzi Althea Lewis Second Row: Paul Lorenz Bernard Luther Theresa Maggio Third Row: Robert Mangrum James Mathis Edmund McDonnell A,-' iz 1? s r' 17 A Fourth Rvw: James McGrath Ann Murray Dolores Novi Fifth Row: Elizabeth Olinick Francis Palermo John Paugh Bottorrs Row: James Perry Anne Piergrossi Gertrude Pounds i. .. , .1 ' -Eff ' 'Z 1 ,Gris fit? we 'i-'gig 'K E - Q. M- ' so it a 5 if-i4Fff'k,g1'i:' - i 3 21 . on fljflr f , :Quay ,I 4 ,ii 4- ,Q FN John Prusinowaki Marilyn Riaell LeRoy Scott Y Richard Speak Josephine Trasatto Victor Radatti john Roni ine: . i f i w - ig? ga , , firfzg r , ,. mein, .. - WL-qw .F W at 'Q Q . t Q Q K fr -M P lv at W Q1 . Marjorie Silk 3 ',:- af 4 .x :hir-E i 'Qivam gy , Z .1,.- ,b W Q, ' ur gil . V M' NIP' S 0 44 5 if , Jane Sugallki ' gi ,Q L ki,L K. -, J K iV V ' ' .P to 1 Wi R ,S .121 2 Anna Verguldi Carmen Rappatone Theresa Salamone ,- : ffl' H5-ililffiiii ef.. ,e,f,.:..- -' ' . aw , Q T- f gf ,- T'-Mis! E., g .LZ- Ralph Sithenl Walter Swing Anthony Verguldi Robert Richards Marion Sanders Barbara Sivick i ' ,e.i ,, ,. 3 'il 'L 1 + ,Li Q pb Wi' ara., , A r 1 W' in v 23 an f ' r 'Y or F 3 .L F? , 251571.-Qi 3 -'i' g ff, Judith Tenaro Richard Wells 4 Alfred Richter - Albert Scott Charles Smith Walter Thomas ' 1 Fw - .e-3'-gy 3283, gi : Lam: . ,.. - g Q, X X N it 'F' ,X X at 7 ,,. K It FL .,, ' E. Ex k M ff Q i Laura Williammn Allan Wolfe Nancy Young Virginia Young Frances Zocco 61444 41955 ROOM 4-Standing, left to right: Anthony DiGug- lielmo, Frank DeMedio, Robert Frankenlield, John Freas, John Freeland, Elmo D'Orazio. Seated: Mari- anne Grzywacz, Dorothy Dennis, Clara Mae Freese, Dorothy Ferrier, Lorraine Graham, Carol Lee Fleming. ROOM 4-Standing, left to rigbt: Eugene DeSantis, Irvin Dean, Nancy Gosier, Thorman Dozier, Edwin Garnett, Walter Hansell. Seated: Anita Greene, Artharine Dean, Marie Flocco, Ruth Hipple, Dorothy DeNendo, Eleanor Frelich. ROOM S-Standing, left to iight: Anthony Sirchio, Anthony Palazzo, Alfred Risell, Anthony Rezza, Gino Salvati. Seated: Irene Perry, Susan Mullowney, Janet Morton, Patricia Pounds, Deanne McKee. ROOM 5-Standing, left to right: Frank Rozecki, Robert Pfanders, Gerald Murphy, Robert Quade, Thomas Priest. Seated: Sara Miscioscia, Florence Narkiewicz, Judith Quigg, Theresa Pasqualini, Lor- raine' Narkiewicz, Elaine Miller. ROOM 3-Standing, left to right: john D'Altobrando, Ernest Angelilli, Joseph Bosco, Robert Ambler, Emedio Celani, Robert Cushwa, Thaddeus Blonsky. Seated: Frances Altopiedi, Marie Cianci, Billie Atkinson, An- toinette Borusiewicz, julia Anderson, Pearl Bugg. ROOM 3-Standing, left to right: Robert Beaver, Donald Ames, Wayne Davis, john Bowman, Angelo Benedict, Leonard Chylack. Seated: Irene Bailey, Vio'la Betham, Yolanda Cicchetti, Mary Kay Ciavarelli, Dolores Carpenter, Bertha Blair. ROOM 13-Standing, left to right: Fred Watton, John Yurcaba, Roger Taylor, Reece Whitely, Donald Thomas, Arthur Wood. Seated: Frances Smith, Hilda Weaver, Mary Ann Wilmer, Dorothea Wilkinson, Dorothy Radiconi, Joan Rex. ROOM 13-Standing, left to right: Gilmore Vande- grift, Alfred Zisk, Samuel Weiner, Donald Watson, Walter Sugalski, Raymond Zaleski. Seated: Janice Rabut, Joanne Verguldi, Betty Slater, Mary Sander, Dorothy Stayton, Josephine Supplee. ROOM 14-Standing, left to right: Leonard Headley, William Hitchcock, William Hughes, Rita Mancini, Phillip Imbastaro, Kenneth McQuirns, George Laverty. Seated: Frances Marino, Helen Kusek, Helen Jian- nini, Helen Herman, Joyce Knisely, Joan McQuirns. ROOM 14-Standing, left to rigbt: Charles Johnson, Angelo Iannuzzelli, George Kelley, Mary Krzesniak, Ronald Hawkins, John Mashintonio, Robert Leroy. Seated: Dorothy Hansell, Ruth Kriebel, Helen Houser, Theresa Mashintonio, Virginia Harley, Adele Manetti. Me dcene ahafu Zaamaae' AUT lll jk 3' qua IN E, filfigi' 4 .ii S, 5 3 . C E 5 - 6 fi! of pwm eomnuffee 3:30 , , ,mm- sm' YEAR BOOK STAFF Standing: David Silk, John Tancini, William MacKenzie, Paul Righter, Nancy Weldie, Arthur Freas, Caroline Sierotowicz, joseph Rapposelli. Seated: Irene Rozecki, Teresa Pultorak, Joanne Ingram, Lenore Quigg, Janet Baczkowski, Jane Allan. Me Amipl' id well compofiecl fmaeagmaq THE ECHO Credit for the 1953 Echo-our contribution to Conshohocken High School's record to be pre- served for posterity-is shared by Miss june E. Oplinger, our adviser, and the staff. Miss Oplinger, endeavors each year to stamp the year book with the individuality peculiar to the graduating class. The staff, comprised of several members of the class of 1953, has striven to assemble an interesting pictorial record of class activities and school events. Seated: Carl MacFarlane, Editor. Standing: Patricia Griflith, Typing Edilorg june Carline, Class Erlilorg john Piziak, Business Managerg Sidney Kornbcrg, Circulation Managerg Carol Lee Bergey, Assistant tn Editor. AZ,-445 l 1- SENIOR MEMBERS First row, seared: Alice Thomas, Carolyn Sibole, Kathleen Cronin, Joanne Ingram, Vincent Testa, Shirley Banach, Jane Allan, Frances Mashintonio. Serond row: Nancy Weldie, Mary Lou Hughes, Carol Ann Neil, John Tancini, Arthur Frans, Ronald Tenaro, Artilia Greene, Bernadette Camerotc, Joan Hoyer. The Blue and Gold is our quarterly publication. lt's function is to inform the student body of thc activities and events happening throughout thc were BL lim! lllllill school. It also serves as a medium bctwccn thc school and community. This organization is untlcr the adviscrship of Mrs. Dorothy D. Kelly and Mrs. Katherine R. Lorenz. The staff members are journalistic-minded pupils of junior and senior classes. JUNIOR MEMBERS Firs! row, seared: Annette Dunacusky, Barbara Sivick, Gertrude Pounds, Judith Jamison, Howard King, Theresa Maggio, Martha Hcft, Carole Garman. Second raw: Stanley Komorowski, Ronald Chelli, Josephine Trasatto, Marion Sanders, Richard Freas, Elizabeth Olinick, Theresa Gambone, Frank Campi, Geraldine Metzger, Alice Hauer, Joseph Keenan, Kenneth Harris. 8 ve A SJ First Row: Matthew DiPaolo, Alice Thomas, Kay Phillips, Nancy Weldie, Joseph Rapposelli, Arthur Freas, Carol Lee Bergey, Harrison Langley, Vincent Testa, June Carline. Back: Paul Righter, Ronald Tenaro, Carl MacFarlane. The senior class play which will be presented April 25, 1953, is entitled Streetcar in the Attic. This is a three act comedy about a teen-nge girl who thinks her father invented the scooter and sets out to prove it. She is ably supported by her brother and her boyfriend who risk life, limb, and reputation in her campaign. These pictures were taken dur- ,, ing .1 rehearsalg some are authentic play scenes while others show the cast in various forms of relaxation. A PLAY A PLAY '-., ,.. pan Y faq: f cr- if lv Q. w Aunt Emily's tong-lime, I mean long-time suitor. tam, ,limi Love's limping victim. THE CAST. Top: Richard Freas, Geraldine Metzger, Alice Thomas, Arthur Freas. Middle: Carolyn Sibole, Dorothy Dennis, Patricia Pounds, Paul Phillips, Nancy Weldie, Carl MacFarlane, Vincent Testa. Bottom: Anthony Sirchio, Judy Quigg, Howard King. ,Q .4- i' Nnfbsti I ff . X 4 X . ,, fi ww ni JJ' 2 The great unveiling! , Oh, no, you don't! Them that works gets to eat. Under the able supervision of Miss Dolores Pagliaro, another successful high school play was presented on November 22, 1952. Cynthia Webb Uudy Quiggj wants to be an advice to the lovelorn writer. According to her, there are three people in the Webb household who need advice and she intends to help them. Ellen QNam'y Wcldivj her oldest sister, is in love with Howie Qiflrlbur Frrasj, the son of her father's arch- enemy. Jane Webb fPafri4'ia Poumfsj, is making a play for Irwin fPau1 Pbillipij, the son of a prospec- tive partner QCarl MavFarlam'j of her father's. Cynthia convinces Joey QHowarJ Kingj, her choice for Jane, to don a maid's uniform and keep an eye on Jane and Irwin at Mis. Webb's QCar0lyn Sibolcj Z You can pretend to be the maid! party. Then there is Aunt Emily Qflvralilim' Mvfzgrrj, who has waited for twenty years for Elwood Van Snout QAnflJony Sirrhioj to propose. Cynthia tries to help them, and her attempts re- sult in a temporary mix-up in which Howie gets locked in a closet, Elwood is mistaken for a burglar, Cynthia tells the shocked family that Jane and Irwin have eloped, and joey, in spite of his femine attire, is forced to indulge in fist-fights. Maggie ffllire Tbomasj, the maid, has a problem in trying to keep Muldoon's fvillffllf Trslaj attentions off the new maid. In the end, Cynthia comments that she is more than ever convinced of her ability as an arranger of human affairs! 'Q i f,: 1 N X 5 'W Our vocal ensemble- Thirty-two Feet and Eight Boys' chorus, under the direction of C. Lester Shade. Little Tails. The processional, O Come All Ye Faithful, by the girls' chorus. ad, Paagfz e-X l 1 4 M Carol Loc Bergey singing the Bach Gounod Ave Maria. Mr. C. Lester Shade directing the mixed The brass quartet O Sanctissima. chorus in Send Out fhy Light. ,fgqpn--- . uw, .1 QW.. 5 , f. X 5 J x Girls' chorus, under Mr. Jo- seph Blewitt's able direction. . FU Sh, The mixed chorus awaiting 4 Y 9 y KP the start of 0 Rejoice Ye Christians, Loudly. f K 4...- YQ' ,l hav-N Ns r' fu 1 I' J ffsedcene ahijtufaa neull0CG!e WA HI GTO On All Fools' Day the Senior Class and their advisers, Mrs. G. Ora Hipple, Mrs. Dorothy Kelley, and Mr. Barton Herr, left for the an- nual trek to Washington, D. C. The departure time was 6:30 A. M. After a hearty lunch at the Carroll Arms Hotel the sight-seeing began. During the three- day stay they examined the Capitol Building, Watshiiigtoxi National Episcopal Cathedral, Mt. Vernon, Arlington Cemetery including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Amphitheatre, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washing- ton Monument QMr. Herr counted the steps on the way upj, Smithsonian Institute, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Federal Bureau of In- vestigation, National Airport and the Library of Congress. Happy parents greeted weary seniors on their return Friday night. These snapshots prove that the educational tour had its lighter moments. l The Conshohocken Chapter of the National Honor Society is under the able direction of Mrs. Katherine Lorenz. Students are eligible in both their junior and senior years and are chosen for their leadership, character, and service, as well as scholastic achievement. The Honor Society is equal to the Phi Beta ,Kappa in the colleges, and the students receive mem- bership cards upon graduating. Officers are: Presirfcnl, David Silk, Vic'r'-Pn'si- rfcfzf, Nancy Weldie, Scrrcfary, Joanne Ingram, Treas- urer, Phillip Ricci. Standing: Theresa Gambone, Irene Rozecki, G e r t r u d e Pounds, Judith J a m i s o n , Thomas Hitchcock, Carolyn Sibole, Carol Lee Bergey, Jane Allan, Arthur Freas, joan Hoyer, Adele Martinelli, June Carline, Carole G a r m a n . Seated: Patricia Gritlith, jo- anne Ingram, David Silk, Nancy Weldie, Phillip Ricci, Ella May Graham. Jlanaa Slfucfenl wma!! Top Row: Robert Beaver, Anthony Palazzo, Francis Palermo, Dorothy Fei rier, Antoinette Borusiewicz, judith Quigg, Joseph D'Angelo, Vincent Galief Sitting: Russel Graham, George Kelley, Richard Vfells, Jane Allan, Lenore Quigg. Our Student Council was reorganized this year under the supervision of Mr. George Hilr. There is one representative from each homeroom. Its purpose is to pronwte better understanding throughout the school. The ofhcers of the group are: Prvxidvlzf, Richard Wells, Via'r-Presidzwf, George Kelleyg Scrrrlary, Jane Allan, and T7'f'llSIlYt'Y, Russel Graham. We all sincerely hope for its success. z-W p Top row-left to rigbt: Rob- ert Beaver, Donald MaGee, john Tancini, Carl Groves, Vincent Galie, Walter Swing, John D'Orazio, Joseph Kee- nan. Middle row: joseph Rapposelli, Anthony Ianni, Anthony DeMedio, Joseph Gravinese, Anthony D'An- nunzio, Warren Garnet, Frank Campi, David Silk. Silting: Ronald Chclli, Vin- cent Testa, Howard King, Paul Righter, Carl MacFar- lane, Phillip Ricci, Arthur Freas. r One of the most active groups in the school is the Hi-Y. This is a club for sophomore, junior, and senior boys. Under the supervision of Mr. Driedger, its adviser, and Paul Righter, its president, the club has sponsored many activities such as dances, picnics, and a youth problem course. The group also attended the annual Easter sunrise service at Valley Forge. The members of the club wear a special pin and the seniors receive jackets. The organization works in cooperation with the Norristown Y. M. C. A. First row ISeate:1j: Patricia Grif- fith, Mary Lou Hughes, Jane Allan, Kay Phillips, Nancy Weldie, Mar- jorie Goshaw, Joan Hoyer. Second - raw: Mildred Earle, Joanne In- gram, Ella May Graham, Diane Douglass, Alice Thomas, Lydia Hartsell, June Carline, Adele Mar- tinelli, Irene Rozecki, Carol Lee Bergey, Gertrude Pounds, Third row: Hazel Jones, Theresa Pasqua- lini, Marjorie Silk, Lorraine Gra- ham, Barbara Dornheim, Judith Jamison, Kay Campbell, Patricia Pounds, Marilyn Risell, Judith Quigg, Elizabeth Olinick. '7u-,lla-if K r x S 5 A The Tri-Hi-Y Club was formed from a section of the Young Men and Wo111en's Christian Associa- tion. Wlmen it was Hrst introduced to our school, members from another chapter were brought in to induct the new members. One of the purposes of the club is to maintain a better understanding among students. The officers of this group arc: Kay Phillips, Presi- dent, Jane Allan, Vice-President, Nancy Young, Secretary, and Nancy Wcldie, Treasurer. The faculty adviser is Miss Dorothy Crossmore. ,. ' WPGX ' ms r ss f 941 ,Tl W ,S Q- XA ,,,,,,...-.,.u-f -' R Ea if X IN 'X MN N . ,, , , I . l 5 1, 4'?q i' if mi' M fqaf-U - xmas inn .P .. wk 1. .WW ' I . 4 ' ,U fx I f . 55-I.. .WVKVV MQ., 1 3-A 'x lil' --'v ' A 1 ' A- X' - n , ' , 4 hA N ik .. .f,fMZi vs M A - , , mn.:-1' ,-X Q in ,'bQr ,K XJ uf. 'N' M 1 'S wi 3' ,' TA! X' f W - 4 f A ,Q px , ,' ,L Q -. '- , -X .,, y' fN W- ., f A , 9. ' U . ' ,,, A 5 4 LX 4 : ,v 36,35 Q J t V6 XX sp? . , QXX V I 8 , dx ' i 1 K QL ' ' 2 fi ' 1 A , . M v Q Q x lf- Q xy fu' 1 4 . ' Q ' 1 in 5 A X. ' f 41 :X 40 R JL' JC 4 4 fi' f. . DC.. W' K f if . in 1- I 7wn!m THE TWIRLERS TAKING A REST ARE, left to rigbt: Theresa Maggio, Jeanne Har- rison, Sophie Onoszko, Adele Martinelli, Dianne Douglass, Anne Murray, Shirley Ban- ach, Bette Metzger, Mildred Earle, Dusa Bianco, Barbara Sivick, Judy Tenaro. Our checrlmdmg squad has helped our football 1nd basketball teams on to many victories 11d his worked xcry hard from scorching afternoons to sub zero cvcnmgs' The squad hls led the cheers at the nume ous pep rlllnc wt school, and has given much v support to the school s cheering section Ghemledm CHEERLEADERS-Standing left to right Patricia Griffith Carol Lee Bergey, June Carlme, Ella May Graham. Kneeling: james McGrath, Marilyn Risell, Carole Garman Nancy Young, Theresa Gambone, Kenneth Harris i i ,, I if ,, First Row-Left to Right: Arthur Wood, Frank DeMedio, john Santino, Alan Wolfe, Carmen Rappatone, Stanley Komorowski, Fred Watton, Alfred Richter, Walter Han- sell, James Perry, Anthony Reiza, Joseph Bosco. Second Row-Robert Knoebel, John Rio, Victor Radatti, David Brasher, Matthew DiPaolo, Thomas Duncan, Joseph Golas, Charles Weaver, Joseph Gravinese, Anthony DeMedio, U - llpmanw THE STARTING LINEUP Ends ....,...,.....,,...... Gravincse and Weaver Tackles. ,. .... DcMedio and Golas Guards ..,. ..... D iPaolo and D'Orazio Ccnlvr Backs . . ... .D'Annunzio, Law, Cannon, Whitley -few, 4419 Jaroy Cannon, Douglas Law, Thomas Kenna, Anthony D'Annunzio, Lyle Graham. Top Row-Gino Salvati, Thor- man Dozier, Samuel Wiener, Roger Taylor, Robert Man- gum, Richard Wells, Anthony Ianni, Victor Smith, George Kelley, james Davis, Reece Whitley, Irvin Dean, Elmo D'Orazio. William D'Oraz!o was absent when picture was taken. F00'l'l3ALL BEARS FLAWLESS IN LAST NINE The Golden Bears opened their 1952 football campaign at Norristown where they went down to the score of 21-0 after a victory streak of eleven games. After this, the Bears proved themselves by downing nine opponents. Making their home debut, they trounced the Spartans from Springfield, S4-6. P. S. D. proved itself a tough rival, but Conshy pre- vailed 6-0. Berwyn was humiliated 20-O, the only game they conceded. West Chester went down 24- 14. Bridgeport almost toppled C. H. S.g final C. H. S., 195 B. H. S., 13. Upper Merion proved trouble- some the first half but in the end went down, 25-0. What looked to be like a tough one,endcd ina rout, Bears, 40, Phoenix Phantoms, 13. The Consho- hocken. juggernaut rolled over Lansdale, 46-6, and romped over St. Matt's, 34-0, to gain permanent possession of the Lions Club Trophy. Douglas Law was our outstanding ,performer and he rates with the best in Bear history. He broke all C. H. S. scoring records totaling 137 points. He was awarded recognition by the Maxwell Club of Philadelphia, and was declared the most valuable player. I I 735 Q51 L I - -:x Co-Captains Thomas Duncan and Vincent Giorgio. Standing: Robert Mangrum, Mgr.g RussellGraham, joseph Gravinele, Anthony DeMedio, Thomas Duncan, Vincent Giorgio, john Rio, joseph Golas, Anthony D'Annunzio, Robert Knoebel, Mgr. Kneeling: james Perry, Arthur B Thirty-one baseball candidates reported to Head Coach Harry Fox and his assistant, Ray Weaver. Uniforms were distributed to the players who showed the most hustle and vigor. Of the veterans, Joe Gravinese and Lyle Graham, right and left-handed hurlers re- spectively, are showing early season form and are counted on heavily to do most of the pitching chores while two-year veteran catcher, Jack Rio, will try to keep up-coming rookies out of his job. Making a go of it for the three outfield positions will be Tony D'Annunzio, Tom Duncan, Bill D'Orazio, James Perry, and Walt Swing. Anthony DeMedio has an edge on opponents for Hrst baseg as Vince Giorgio, Art Andrey and Reese Whitley hold third base, second base and short-stop. Oher pitchers are Fred Watton, Bob Leroy and Tony D'Annunzio. The Bears will play two practice games before opening their season with P.S.D. on March 27. Andrey, Lyle Graham, Robert Kelley, Leroy Scott, Reese Whitley, Stanley Komorowski. Seated: Robert Leroy, Fred Watton, Carman Rappatone, Robert jones. VAR ITY GIRLS' VARSITY CLUB Bark row: Susan Mullowney, June Johnson, Theresa Salamone, Wilhelmina Williams, Diane Douglass, Marilyn Risell, June Carline. Front row: Pa- tricia Griffith, Ella May Graham, Edith Hottenstein, Anna Verguldi, Nancy Young, Carol Lee Bergey, Ther- esa Gambone, Carole Garman. The oHicers of this year's Girls' Varsity Club are: Wilhelmiima Williains, Pr4'siu'z'uf, Patsy Griffith, Virr'-Prrrsidrnfg and Diane Douglass, Sc'rrr'fary-Trcas- urvr. Mrs. Lillian Bangs is the faculty adviser. The girls are chosen for membership upon the participation in the different sports, or for service as managers or cheerleaders. Upon graduating, the sen- iors who have earned three varsity awards or, in bas- ketball, two varsity awards and a Bear award, or two varsity awards and a V. C, receive sweaters. One activity that was sponsored to help raise funds, was the selling of plastic wallets. I . This club was organized for senior high school boys who have earned varsity letters in any of three sports-football, basketball, or baseball. There are 23 boys in the '52-'53 membership. The ofhcers elected this year are: President, Douglas Law, Vice-President, Anthony DeMediog Scrrclary, Matthew Diljaolog Treasurer, John Tancini. Each year, at the athletic banquet, sweaters are given to boys who have earned one V. letter and two Var- sity letters, Mr. Raymond Weaver is the capable adviser. fQK X BOYS' VARSITY CLUB Medio, Joseph Golas. Left to right, back row: Richard Demp sey, Anthony D'Annunzio, Joseph Gra vinese, Anthony Ianni, Douglas Law Thomas Duncan, Vincent Giorgio, David Brasher. Second row: John Tan cini, William D'Orazio, John Rio, Mat thew DiPaolo. Front row, standing Russell Graham. Sitting: Charles Weaver, Jaroy Cannon, Anthony De Richard Slater, Mgr., Robert Richards, Vincent Giorgio, Anthony D'Annunzio, Edmund Mac- Donald, joseph Gravinese, John Rio, Charles Weaver, Jaroy Cannon, Frank Campi, Russell Graham, Mgr. 0644447 BA KETBALL The Varsity team ended its season with six wins and twelve losses. George Hilr, former football and basketball star at West Chester State Teachers Col- lege, completed his first season as head coach. John Rio and Joseph Gravinese were elected co-captains. All through their hard season in Suburban Sec- tion lll, basketball skills were shown by Weaver, Cannon, Rio, Gravinese, D'Annunzio, and McDon- nell, while great reserve roles were played by Richards, Campi, and Giorgio. The most exciting game on the schedule was the defeat of St. Matthew's High, a heavy favorite over the Bears. C. H. S. Opponent Berwyn ---- - - 41 44 Norristown - - - - - 42 68 Swarthmore - - . - 69 56 Upper Merion - - . - 49 41 Ridley Park - . - - - 44 52 P. S. D. --Q--- -- 58 73 Glen-Nor ------- - - 44 34 Ridley Township . - . - 54 56 Eddystone ----- -- 46 5 S Co-captains John Rio - Joseph Gravinese Coach Harry Fox's Junior Varsity, led by Cap- tain Reese Whitley, Art Andrey, and Irvin Dean, won the Section 111 championship. They had a nice 11-1 league record and a collosal record of 15 wins and 2 losses. C. H. S. Opponent Prospect Park - -- - - 57 53 Swarthmore - - - - - 49 62 Ridley Park ' ' - -- 54 75 Glen-Nor ........ . . 5 5 66 Ridley Township - - - - - 48 63 St. Matthews -,--. . - 61 47 Eddystone --.--- - - 49 59 Prospect Park - - - - 53 56 Alumni ..... . . 69 48 Standing: Arthur Wood, Mgr., Robert Leroy, Irvin Dean, Robert Mangrum, Thomas Priest, Walter Swing, Mgr. Kneeling: Reese Whitley, Captain, Arthur Andrey, Carmen Rappatonc, Fred Watton, James Perry. juniaa ' feamd Standing: Theresa Gambone, Mgr., Grace Manning, Betty Wharton, Artharnie Dean, Gertrude Pounds, Eileen Peacock, Frances Zocco, Jacqualine Douglass, Ruth Hipple, Mgr. Kneeling: Helen Kusek, Ruth Heist, Irene Stalone, Sophie Onoszko, Dorothy Dennis, Alfonsina D'Ippolito, Rose Marie DeTuro, Lois Whip. Scared: Mary Lou Balzano, Patricia Pounds, Claramae Freese, Susan Mullowney, Betty Anne Slater, Nancy Graham, Margaret Murray. BA KETBALL The Conshohocken Bearettes completed the 1952-S3 season with a record of two wins against five defeats. In their first two starts against Bridgeport and Phoenixville they were handed two defeats by these fast-moving girls. The Varsity then set North Wales down in an exciting game. Again in the next two games with Berwyn and North Wales the Bear- cttes swallowed the hard pill of defeat. The girls made a fine comeback by downing Upper Merion, only to Hnish the season at the short end of the score against Ambler. The Varsity is coached by Lillian Bangs. The Junior Varsity team fpicture on the ceding pagej had a successful season with four and three losses. The Junior Varsity is coached by Misses Rae Blake and Kathryn Hess. Mrs. pre- wins Wilhelmina Williams SCORES Captain Conshohocken 15 Bridgeport - - - - - 5 1 Conshohocken 31 Phoenixville - - - - -39 Conshohocken 30 North Wales - - . - - - -25 Conshohocken 28 Berwyn ------ ---- 4 3 Conshohocken 34 North Wales - - - - - - -40 Conshohocken 28 Upper Merion - . - - - - - 26 Conshohocken 26 Ambler ------ ---- 4 1 Standing: Ella May Graham, Mgr., Patricia Griffith, Edith Hottenstein, Theresa Salamone, Irene Perry, Theresa Maggio, Mgr. Kneeling: Ann M urray, Barbara Sivick, Dorothy Ferrier, Wilhel-- nina Williams, Carole Garman, Marilyn Risell, Nancy Brown. Standing: Dorothy Hansell, Helen Kusek, Marsha Herbert, Ruth Hipple, Mgr. Kneeling: Anna Verguldi, Carole Gar Theresa Salamone, Wilhelmina Williams, Theresa Storti, man, Susan Mullowney, Edith Hottenstein,ClaraMaeFreese mf sqm: The girls on the softball team will begin their season on April 23, by challenging the Upper Merion team. Tryouts for the team were held in the gym a few weeks ago. Girls from ninth to twelfth grades are eligible. Members receive varsity C awards or junior varsity C awards at the end of the season. April 23 April 28 April 30 May 7 May 14 ---- SCHEDULE Upper Merion . . - - - - - Springfield Pottstown . . ----- ---- - Ridley Township Phoenixville . . - -- - .- Away Away Home Home -Away Captain, Wilhelmina Williams. At the present time, the girls are practicing very diligently, and are looking forward to another suc- cessful season. Mrs. Bangs is the girls' coach. We wish them the best of luck for the coming weeks. iiiazvy N Mr. Clark and Mr. Mellor-They keep the building in shape. Mr. Banks-Assists Mr. Mellor with his duties. Eefnincf line Seanad Mrs. Brown--Not looking too happy about the whole thing. Mrs. Bytheway and Mrs. Mooney-Not za bad job! fffefffdff Moen-- aiauaepiq iacmtam cally--- ancfl'!zen-- maueanla fulfme J lt. Z. I Mr. William T. Ardell William H. Wallace J. A. Warrel Neil C. O'Brien Freas Grocery and Lunch Dougherty's Pharmacy George W. Snear Nicholas J. Romano Dr. J. B. Fein, Chiropodist James' Oyster House Auch Interborough Transit Co. Loyal Order of Moose 283 Walter Phipps, Jr. Claire's Hosiery Shop Greco's Market Dell's Beauty Salon Ricci's Zep Shop Town Cab Conshohocken Launderette James J. Sullivan, D.D.S. Riant Theatre Fleming Motors Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. DeMedio Samuel M. Glass Mary Anna Shop Consho. Fed. Savings 8C Loan Asso. W. T. Grant Co. Travaline Bros. Esso Station The Hat Box Dr. and Mrs. Leon H. Weissman Dr. and Mrs. Stanley P. Weissman The Clothes Line Royal's Luncheonette E. F. Moore, Chevrolet 8: Olds. Field's Food Market Town Valet Service F. M. Phillips 86 Co. Rina's Luncheonette Benedict Bros. United Cigar Store Kehoe Bros.-Hardware Conshohocken Flower Shop James A. Lynch, Realtor Marcie's Beauty Salon John Bros. Carr Bros. Joseph S. White Emil J. Ciavarelli Storti's Food Market Jones Motor Co. Conshohocken News Agency Baldwin Flowers Francis J. Desimone Towle 85 Son Co. The Times Herald Radio Station--WNAR llebmna Chatlin's Dept. Store Colonial Paper Co. Carl's Restaurant Adam F. Mackiewicz Felix Jemionek Rio's Shoe Service George Clay Fire Co. Leddy Cleaners West Side Garage E. 'G. Williams-Welding David Arndt Duchinski's Luncheonette Wm. Davis, Jr., 8t Co. Conshohocken Fruit Market Sally Jane Shoppe Quality Clothing Store Walter Olszta, Television Rafferty's Pharmacy Fayette Motor Co., Inc. Quaker Chemical Prod. Corp. Cowan's Grocery Mrs. Mary E. Bergey Louis Slavic Hager's Studio Benny 8C Sons-Barbers Eva's Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Howard D. Vandergrift Gordon's Furniture F. W. Woolworth Co. Conshohocken Steak Shop Flocco's Shoes Phillip's Gift Shop Gabin's Hardware Walker Bros. Town 86 Country Appliances, Inc. M. Harris Home Furnishers Co. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Thomas Mrs. Emma Duflield Mr. Wayne Skilton S. Vagnoni 8C Sons Metzger Brothers Mr. and Mrs. Lynford Rinehart Mr. and Mrs. James Douglass Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sierotowicz Dr. and Mrs. Limbert Joseph Grady and Edward Hurst- 950 Club Mr. and Mrs. Edward Zebraski F. Sc J. H. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Golas Mrs. Andrew Camerote Nardi's Food Market Mr. Wilfred Hare Mrs. Myrtle Bickings Mr. and Mrs. John Neil, Jr. ' nur Mr. and Mrs. John Z. Hoyer Miss Vera Killmer Jim Bowe-Used Cars Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ingram Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Maresca Mrs. Sarah Duchinski Mr. Seth K. Mitchell Flexton Corp. Mr. Pasquale DiPaolo Mr. and Mrs. Edward Graham Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Girgio Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Cronin A1 X C Joseph R. Cronin Mr. Frederick Y. Knoeller Mr. and Mrs. William DeMedio Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bianco Mr. and Mrs. George Green Nick Spurs' Zep Shop Raymond Woznicki Mr. and Mrs. Blue Rhythm Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Albert DiCiurcio Boys M. Nasielski G. Martinelli Mr. Ebert Strouse-Paperhanger Miss Angeline Gravinese Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mashantonio Forrest MacFarlane Vincent Bonkoski Ray Sibole Ralph Pettine Mr. Paul E. Righter Mr. and Mrs. Ells Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Humbert DeStefano Louis Fondots W. Griffith Robert Kelley Henry Brown Henry Weaver Richard Carline John Rio Clarence Slater DePll'M lG'll a os ape ri Mr. and Mrs. August Kumpf Mr. Anthony DeMedio Mr. and Mrs. John E. Hilbert Mr. Lacy Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Anderson, Sr. Leo Kuczynski C. Hottenstein Mr. and Mrs. Gary Graham Mr. and Mrs. S. McCarron Leonard Dachino-Upholsterer Mrs. Alan C. Wood Bill's Auto Repairs Albert's-Hair Stylist 1 T .XX 4 W VA 1 V W : rf in , . ,, I :V if fm Tift? ,,.t ??!::!Ir--.53-Mi g: I :'11-Li ujl . -.-'Q'-'Sauna-1. ' 90