Conshohocken High School - Echo Yearbook (Conshohocken, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1961 volume:

The Senior Class Conshohocken, Pennsylvania FOREWORD The 1961 ECHO, carrying out its theme in seasons, is picturing the students as they progress through the years. The students start school in the fall and start the climb up the ladder of the future. With the winter season coming on, the students look forward to the excitement of the winter sports; football and basketball. As winter comes to a close and spring is upon us, we start to prepare for our graduation and the traditional exercises. It is summer and we are now graduated, all of us ready for our future. CONTENTS Administration Class of 1961 Underclassmen 4 12 26 34 50 64 Organizations Sports Highlights DEDICATION Mr. Raymond N. Weaver, Jr. For your quiet friendly insight in all our problems, for your concern and understanding insistence on our working to the best of our ability, for your persevering service to our school, we, the graduating class of 1961, are proud to dedicate this issue of the ECHO to you, Mr. Raymond N. Weaver, Jr. Both as a teacher and friend you have devoted much of your time to us and have been a leading ray of courage. In all our years, your devotion to our scholastic and athletic interests has not been exceeded. It is in appreciation of your many sacrificing contributions to us that we have dedicated this yearbook to you. 3 LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Joseph J. Deskiewicz, Treasurer; Miss Margaret F. Daly; Mrs. Margaret M. Bate, Secretary; Mr. Francis X.Cianci, President; Mr. William J. Maher; Mr. George W. Snear, Vice-President; and Mr. Nicholas J. Romano. Not present, Dr. Russell C. Erb. SUPERINTENDENT M r. Edward W. Oermann, our thoughtful Superintendent, often participates in our classes, giving suggestions about the subject in discussion. As a man with Voice of Experience, Mr. Oermann has guided many bewildered students over the rough spots in their youthful years of school. SECRETARY Secretary to Mr. Oermann, Mrs. Margaret M. Bate is often confronted with the problems of every student. Her pleasant ways have gained the friendship of many students. 6 BOARD OF EDUCATION We, the members of the Class of 1961, wish to take this opportunity to express our deep-felt gratitude to the Board of Education. We appreciate the various new improvements that have been made and are still in existence in the school. We realize that the board has many concerning plans of which our underclassmen will profit. The school is indeed fortunate in having such a conscientious Board of Education to serve our school. Again, we wish to thank the members for their deep concern in our educational welfare. ACTING PRINCIPAL Acting Principal, Mr. Vincent F. Miraglia, possesses firmness-feared by some, but respected by all. Even though Mr. Miraglia is strict in his wavs, he is admired for all that he i -jr has done for this school. SECRETARY L As secretary to Mr. Miraglia, Mrs. Marjorie B. Campbell has proved herself very efficient in her office f duties. FACULTY Mr. George T. Baldwin Physical Education Department Coaching Staff Miss Blanche I. Brenner Physical Education Department Cheerleading Advisor Girls Coaching Staff Miss Dorothy M. Crossmore Social Studies Department Senior Tri-Hi-Y Advisor Sophomore Class Advisor Mr. Lawrence J. Curran, Jr. Social Studies Department Forum Advisor Miss I. Ethylene Erb Art Department Mr. Frank M. Ferguson Mathematics Department Mrs. Florence R. Frease Social Studies Department Mrs. Elwanda Gille Home Economics Department Cafeteria Supervisor Mr. Barton F. Herr Industrial Arts Department Coaching Staff 8 FACULTY Miss Catherine E. Higgins Language Department Dramatics Director Junior Class Advisor Mrs. Dorothy D. Kelley English Department Blue and Gold Advisor Mrs. Ilse D. Kitchen Home Economics Department Cafeteria Supervisor Mr. E. Theodore Kloos, Jr. Music Department Elementary Music Supervisor Mrs. Katherine A. Lorenz Mathematics Department Blue and Gold Advisor Honor Society Advisor Senior Class Advisor Miss Viola E. McCord Librarian Library Club Advisor Mr. Harold S. Merwin English Department F. T. A. Advisor Mr. Vincent F. Miraglia Science Department Coaching Staff Miss Regina M. Nugent Social Studies Department Junior Tri-Hi-Y Advisor 9 FACULTY Mr. George A. Pappas Social Studies Department Driving Instructor Hi-Y Advisor Miss Sandra F. Pierucci English Department Three Cubs Advisor Miss Verna Prusinowski Business Department Mr. Martin J. Smith Business Department Yearbook Advisor Mr. William G. Watt Science Department Coaching Staff Mr. Raymond N. Weaver, Jr. Industrial Arts Department Coaching Staff Director of Athletics Mr. Herbert S. Webster Industrial Arts Department Coaching Staff Mr. Armor N. Wolfe, Jr. Music Department Band Director Mrs. Anita M. Woodruff Business Department Senior Class Advisor 10 Always keeping us in a healthy condition are Nurse, Mrs. Dorothy Glandingand Doctor Patrick Castellano. Mrs. Dora E. Williams and Mrs. Edna Murray always make lunch time a happy time. Our school is kept in spotless condition by our custodians, Mr. Edward Banks and Mrs. Alice Brown. Helping to boost morale through the sport season is our Father and Son Club; Mr. R. Weaver, A. A. Coach; Mr. W. Blair, Vice-President; Mr. J. P. Mahoney, President; Mr. N. Racich, Treasurer; and Mr. V. Miraglia, Secretary. 11 Bette Is one of our peppy cheerleaders. She is well liked by her classmates. Our very sociable blond, Beanie is the Captain of our Color Guards. One of our new classmates, Carol is always ready with a happy gesture. BETTE A. AMAN Betsy beverly a. bean Bev CAROLANN M. BIRSTER Booter is one of our cocaptains of the football team, and an all-around athlete. Although Gil is a new member to our class, he has an amusing ability to win friends. JOHN E. BLAIR Booter GILMORE D. BROYLES Gil MARY LOUISE CAMERON Mary Lou C Mary Lou is well noted for her pleasing giggle. She is the artist of our class. A well-liked member of our class, Sonny is our future bandleader. Dave plans to go to IBM school after graduation. He is well liked by everyone. WALTER J. CERMANSKI Sonny DAVID M. CONNELLY Dave Jimmy, our class president, is admired for his leadership and guidance. Maryann is always ready with a witty remark. She is fast with both answers and questions. Al, a new member of our class, has gained many friends among classmates. Jo is a quiet and well-mannered member of our class. Archie, a well dressed member of our class, is an excellent football player. JOANNE M. GARNETT Jo ARCHIE R. GRAHAM THOMAS GRZYWACZ ’Tommy JAY A. HAMMONDS Fabe” GEORGE F. HANNA Tommy has won many friends because of his outstanding humor. Our future chaplain, Jay plans to enter the service in this profession after graduation. George is very quiet, and is well liked by all who know him. Bill, one of our class workers, covers his paper route every day. Ed has many interests in school which contribute to her pleasing personality. Fred, an academic student, is well known for his very pleasing smile. WILLIAM T. HANSELL Bill EDNA E. HARRIS Ed FRED F. KELLER Ray, an industrial student, has been a faithful and helpful member of our class. Ronnie, a very quiet member, has gained many friends through the school years. RAY H. KEOWN Stump RONALD R. KEOWN Ronnie KARL F. KINTZLEY KENNETH E. KLINE Kenny JOSEPH P. LEONARD Matches Karl will always be re-me mbered for his humorous attitudes toward everything. Kenny is well liked for his p lea sa nt nes s and courtesy toward all classmates. Joe, a quiet but friendly boy, will be remembered by all who has known him. Dave will long be remembered for his stories, and for his humorous ways. Jo, who is always willing to help, will surely succeed in her future plans. Bat is one of our top gridiron stars, and one of our football cocaptains. DAVID G. LICATA Groucho JOANN LYLE Jo JOHN A. MAHONEY Bat Although Billy is the silent member of our class, he is also very courteous. One of our cheerleading captains, Dee is always ready with a laugh. WILLIAM H. MARCH Billy DOLORES C. MARTINEZ Dee MARGARET MATTSON Diane CHARLES G. McKEEVER Bub ROBERT S. McQUIRNS Bob Diane is one class posture enthusiast, and our future class model. Charles is a very nice guy to know. He has a very likeable personality. Bob is always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He is very well liked. Norman's sales and bookkeeping ability will aid him in the business world in the future. Mary is always willing to lend a helping hand. She has a likeable personality. Ronald is a very quiet and reserved class member. NORMAN J. MOYER Norm Mary c. picone Cecelia RONALD S. PUPECK Peepers Jack's greatest interest is in cars. He has a very pleasing personality. Bobby, an academic student, is well known for his pleasing smile. JOHN QUIGG Jack ROBERT L. RACICH Bobby ELAINE M. RATKOWSKI FLORENCE E. RICCI GEORGE M. RISELL Elaine, co-captain of our cheerleaders, is always at work in the A.A. office. Flo will be one of our outstanding future secretaries. George, our class gentleman, will be remembered for his humorous laughter. Karen plans to enter the field of elementary teaching after graduation. Ruth is known for her affable personality concerning her classmates. Mike, our class clown, has a way of making people laugh. RUTH A. RISELL ’’Root MICHAEL R. ROGALSKI Mike” Quiet, helpful Barb has been a loyal member of our class and will be remembered. Babs, with her personality is brilliantly characterized by her sly and witty remarks. BARBARA K. ROWLAND ’’Barb BARBARA M. RUTH Babs JOSEPH E. RUTTER 'Duck' JOHN F. SERAFIN Yash MARGIE SMITH Joe is noted for his friendliness and pleasing personality to wa rd his classmates. Yash, a good worker in metal shop, has great potential to be an industrial leader. Margie, can be depended upon for leadership in the field of sports. BERNARD H. SMONDROWSKI Bernie Bernie's pleasing smile and disposition is always a welcome sight. Frank, is always ready with a helpful suggestion for his classmates. Joe, a quiet member of our class, is well liked by everyone. FRANK B. SPEAKER JOSEPH SROKA Joe John, a senior choir member, is noted for his wonderful tenor voice. Joe, our faithful stage hand, is always ready to assist someone. JOHN F. STREET JOSEPH C. THOMAS Joe” BETHANN TRAVAGLINE Beth BRUCE V. VANDEGRIFT Yogi LORilTTA A. VITOCOLONNA Retta Beth, is noted for providing mid - morning snacks for her classmates. Bruce, plans to goto college after graduation to study forestry. Retta, tall, darkhaired is always pleasant and ready with a charming smile. Ginger, a very quiet and sincere girl, has made many friends by her winning personality. Pat, one of our high steppers in the twirling squad, is noted for her sweet personality and friendly smile. IS IT MODERN? Mary Lou Cameron receives instruction from Miss Ethylene Erb in the use of water colors. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Beverly Bea n, Secretary; Bette Aman, Treasurer; James DiDonato, President; David Connelly, Vice President. SHE CAN DRIVE? Mr. G. Papas gives B. Bean, R. Altopiedi, F. Russo, and T. Montow-ski a few reminders before they take their drivers examination. PLANS! PLANS! PLANS! M. Rogalski, F. Keller, and J. Di-Donato design plans of the future. SENIORS (1) Preparing a Sales Demonstration: M. Rogalski, G. Broyles, J. Leonard, D. Martinez, J. Lyle. (2) Clerical Practice: J. Garnett, G. Risell, B. Rowland, M. Smith. (3) Secretarial Practice: F. Ricci, B. Travagline, D. Mattson, B. A man, E. Ratkowski, M. Cameron, B. Ruth. (4) Study of Newspaper Unit: J. Street, A. Fazio, Mr. H. S. Merwin, E. Harris. (5) Work on the Balance Sheet: F. Ricci, B. Ruth, B.Aman, A. Graham, and Miss V.A. Prusinowski. (6) Signs of Maturity? W. Cermanski, J. Mahoney, D. Licata, F. Speaker, J. Quigg, J. Blair, Mr. G. T. Baldwin. AT WORK (1) Cutting internal threads: R. Pupek, J. Sroka, E. Rutter, R. Keown, R. Keown. (2) Discussing Cuentos del Alto Peru : K. Risell, R. Risell, B. Bean. (3) Clothing Construction: J. Lyle, E. Harris, P. Zaleski, J. Garnett, M. Smith, L. Vitocolonna, M. Duchinski, D. Martinez. (4) Democracy in Action: Mr. G. A. Pappas, D. Martinez, J. Garnett, B. Aman, A. Graham, N. Moyer. (5) Chemistry Experiment: J. DiDonato, R. Risell, M. Picone, J. Thomas, W. Hansell. (6) Discussion of Trigonometry Problems: Mr. F. M. Ferguson, F. Keller, D. Connelly, J. DiDonato, R. McQuirns, W. March, J. Thomas. SENIOR BETTE A. AMAN — Cheerleader 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3; Class Treasurer 2,3; Honor Society 3; ECHO 3; Prom Committee 3; Dramatics Club 1,2,3; Play 3. BEVERLY A. BEAN — Class Secretary 3; Play 3; Color Guard 2,3; BLUE AND GOLD 1,2,3; ECHO3; Dramatics Club 1,3; Library Club 1,2,3; F.T.A. 2,3; Forum 1,2; Honor Society 2,3; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3. CAROLANN M. BIRSTER — Play 3. JOHN E. BLAIR — Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2,3. MARY LOUISE CAMERON — Tri-Hi-Y 2,3; ECHO3; Dramatics Club 1,2,3; Prom Committee 3; Color Guard 2. WALTER J. CERMANSKI DAVID M. CONNELLY -- Prom Committee 3; ECHO 3; Volleyball 2,3; Football 3; Hi-Y 3; Class Vice-President 3. JAMES P. DiDONATO -- Volleyball 2,3; Prom Committee 3; Hi-Y 3; Play 3; Track 2; Class President 3. JAY A. HAMMONDS — Track 1; F.T.A. 3; Hi-Y 3; Dramatics Club 3; Play 3. GEORGE F. HANNA WILLIAM T. HANSELL — Baseball2; Football 3. EDNA E. HARRIS — Color Guard 3; Hockey 1,2,3; Volleyball 1,2,3; Softball 1; Tennis Manager 2; Basketball Manager 1,2,3. FRED F. KELLER RAY H. KEOWN — Baseball 1,2,3; Prom Committee 3. RONALD KEOWN KARL KINTZLEY KENNETH E. KLINE JOSEPH P. LEONARD — Golf 1,2,3. DAVID G. LICATA — Football 2; Basketball 1,2. JOANN LYLE — ECHO 3. MARYANN DUCHINSKI — Forum 2; JOHN A. MAHONEY — Football 2,3; Bas- Volleyball 3. ketball 2,3. ALBERT J. FAZIO WILLIAM H. MARCH — Hi-Y 3; ECHO 3. JOANNE M. GARNETT — Forum 1; Dramatics Club 1,2; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3; Library Club 3. ARCHIE R. GRAHAM -- Baseball 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3; ECHO 3; Hi-Y 3. DOLORES C. MARTINEZ — ECHO 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3; Hockey Manager 2; Hockey 1; Softball 1; Cheerleader 2,3; Basketball 1,2; Dramatics Club 2. MARGARET D. MATTSON — Dramatics Club 1,2,3; Play 3; Prom Committee 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1; Glee Club 3. CHARLES G. McKEEVER ROBERT S. McQUIRNS — Tri-Hi-Y 3; ECHO 3. NORMAN J. MOYER—Football Manager 2, 3; Basketball 1; Basketball Manager 2,3; Baseball 1,3; ECHO3; Volleyball 2,3; Honor Society 2,3; BLUE AND GOLD 2,3; Hi-Y 2,3; Class Secretary 2; Play 3; Dramatics Club 3. 24 STATISTICS MARY C. PICONE — Dramatics Club 1,2; Forum 1,2; F.T.A. 2,3; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3; BLUE AND GOLD 1,2,3; Library Club 1,2, 3; Cheerleaders 3; ECHO 3; Class Secretary 1; Honor Society 2,3; Glee Club 3. RONALD S. PUPEK — Golf 1,2. JACK L. QUIGG ROBERT L. RACICH — ECHO 3; Football 3; Volleyball 2,3; Band 1,2; Hi-Y 3. ELAINE M. RATKOWSKI — Cheerleader 2,3; Dramatics Club 2,3; Glee Club 3; BLUE AND GOLD 2,3; Play 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2,3; Library 2,3; Forum 1,2; ECHO 3. FLORENCE E. RICCI -- ECHO 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Play 3; Prom Committee 3. GEORGE M. RISELL -- ECHO 3; Hi-Y 3. KAREN N. RISELL — Forum 1,2,3; Dramatics Club 1,2; F.T.A. 3; Library Club 3; ECHO 3; Glee Club 3; Honor Society 3; BLUE AND GOLD 1,2,3; Hockey Manager 1, 2. RUTH A. RISELL — Tri-Hi-Y 2,3; Forum 1,2; Play 3; Dramatics Club 2,3; Color Guard 3; ECHO 3; Prom Committee 3; Glee Club 3. MICHAEL R. ROGALSKI — Dramatics Club 3. BARBARA K. ROWLAND — ECHO 3. BARBARA M. RUTH -- BLUE AND GOLD 1,2,3; Library Club 1,2,3; Dramatics Club 1,2; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3; Twirler 2,3; Honor Society 2,3; Forum 1,2. JOSEPH E. RUTTER — Prom Committee 3. JOHN F. SERAFIN MARGIE SMITH — Hockey 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3; Volleyball 1,2,3; Color Guard 2,3; Tennis 3; Play 3. BERNARD H. SMONDROWSKI -- Football 3; Baseball 2,3; Basketball 3; ECHO 3; Play 3. FRANK B. SPEAKER -- Prom Committee 3. JOSEPH SROKA JOHN F. STREET -- Football 1,3; Basketball 3; Volleyball 3. JOSEPH C. THOMAS — BLUE AND GOLD 1,2,3; Volleyball 2,3; Projectionist 1,2,3; Stage Crew 1,2,3; Hi-Y 3; Prom Committee 3; Basketball 1; Class President 1, 2. BETH ANN TRAVAGLINE — Basketball 1; Hockey 1; Cheerleader 2,3; Forum 3; ECHO 3; Tennis 1; Prom Committee 3; Glee Club 3. BRUCE V. VANDEGRIFT — BLUE AND GOLD 1,2,3; Stage Crew 1,2,3; Projectionist 1,2,3; Football 1,2; Volleyball 3; Play 3; Prom Committee 3; Hi-Y 3; LORETTA A. VITOCOLONNA — ECHO 3; Prom Committee 3; Glee Club 3. VIRGINIA L. WILLIAMS -- Play 3. MARY P. ZALESKI — Dramatics Club 1; Twirler 2; ECHO 3; Assistant Majorette 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2; Forum 1, Glee Club 3. 25 JUNIOR CLASS Officers: J. Bruno, Vice President; J. Horn, President; S. Sibole, Secretary; K. Hissner, Treasurer. As the doors of the school opened for another term, the Juniors could be found preparing for a very busy year. The class of 62 held an election of officers and Judy Horn was once more elected to the office of President. The Juniors then started right in on their class projects, beginning with a pie and cake sale, followed by the annual class Christmas card sale. Always seeking new ways to earn money for their class, the Juniors launched a sale of rope animal toys, cuff links, and perfume. After many months of anticipation the class rings finally arrived and every Junior could be seen going into Room 2 on February 24, to receive their priceless treasure. 28 Solving Archimedes Principle? C. Flowers Graham, S. Earl, K. Zinger, J. Bruno. Room 2 - Row 1: F. Graham, M. Mazzochetti, D. Lawrence, A. Milakeve, K. Carpenter, S. Lamon, J. Horn, J. Benedict, J. Kolbasowski, B. Bensinger. Row 2: C. Flowers, W. Lightkep, T. Montowski, J. Mangum, B. Landy, C. Daywalt, R. Altopiedi, B. Ingles, S. Earl. Row 3: J. Mullen, K. Hissner, J. Bruno, G. Kripak. JUNIORS Room 5 - Row 1: J. Smith, F. Voutto, N. Scott, D. Ricci, B. Rodenbaugh, B. Vogelbacher, M. Serafin, J. Mathis, A. Murray, J. Mathis. Row 2: R. Stewart, S. Stingle, L. Smith, R. Macrina, P. Nobel, K. Zinger, J. Mattson, M. Nickerson, W. Smith, J. Szymanski, D. Smith, O. Watkins, V. Moore, J. Pizza, S. Sibole, R. Wood. 29 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: James Squire, President, Maria DiDonato, Secretary, John DePalma, Treasurer, and Albert Omar, Vice-President. Under the supervision of Miss Dorothy Crossmore, the Sophomore Class elected their class officers at the first class meeting. With the traditional sales campaigns outlined, the Sophomores, ambitious from the start, made a success of the cookie sale. The next project, the sale of fruit cakes, was just as successful. Projects carried on for the remainder of the year were: a bake sale, sale of cakes for Mother's Day, and the Sophomore Dance. The enthusiasm shown by the Sophomore Class is proving that they will be a class worth watching in the years ahead. Sophomores busy at work in the biology class with Mr. V. Miraglia. 30 Row 1: Left to Right, M. Capaldi, J. Baranowski, J. Baranowski, C. Haines, R. Benedict, E. Hiscock, R. Bugg, C. DiGuglielmo, M. Bogdanski, C. Graham, M. DiDonato. Row 2: L. Bell, G. Dougherty, R. Coshin, B. Capone, F. DiBonaventure, B. Harrison, C. Dugas, L. Hansell, R. Green, P. Corrado. Row 3: M. Gagnon, M. Dunn, J. Cermanski, N. Giorgio, B. Brown, J. Graham, J. DiSante, R. Allan, L. Brown, B. Baily. Row 4: G. Ignaciah, J. DePalma, D. Gryga. SOPHOMORES Row 1: Left to Right, A. Omar, B. Smith, D. Reed, R. Owens, M. Moore, M. Shivick, B. Marsh, L. Rubery, C. Smith, J. Pastino. Row 2: T. Smith, J. Squire, R. Meszaros, D. Spence, D. Minnick, C. Silvestri, C. Romano, M. Kriebel, C. Sibole. Row 3: F. Wesley, D. Lake, N. Smith, B. Johnson, C. Reczka, R. Jackowski, D. Laskey. Row 4: E. Mims, L. Mazzoli, C. McElwee, J. Jackowski, R. Kenna, R. Russo, E. Seiders. UNDERCLASSMEN Aided by Mrs. Katherine Lorenz, T. Sibole demonstrates use of factoring in solution of fractions in Algebra n. Christine Romano reads a portion of Silas Marner to the members of Mrs. Dorothy Kelley’s Tenth Grade English Class. Carman Fiorentino, Albert Omar, Charles McElwee, and Doris Lake listen to Tina Sibole translating ”Jason Gets the Fleece. 32 AT WORK Mrs. Anita Woodruff asks; What percentage do you allocate for this Floor ? in Business Principles Class. Michael Mazzochetti, Donald Ricci, Albert Milakeve, Robert Stewart, and Carter Daywalt are in the process of making a table. Kathleen Carpenter, Kenneth Hiss-ner, Brent Vogelbacher, Thomas Montowski, and Juanita Mathis are discussing the current problems in Red China. 33 I Our Co-Editors, Barbara Ruth and Karen Risell hope that for years you will treasure this book and the story it tells. The staff of this year's ECHO is proud of the production of a most outstanding yearbook. The most outstanding innovation is the production of color pictures, a first in the history of the ECHO. All of the staffs have contributed greatly; the literary staff; with its concise and interesting write-ups, the photography staff, the art staff, and the business staff; with its aid in the sale of the ECHO. The new post of Sports Editor, filled by Archie Graham, has added realism to the reporting of the sporting events of the year. ECHO STAFF Photography Stall: R. Racich, E. Ratkowski, D. Connelly, M. Cameron, R. McQuirns, and W. March. 36 The business Staff busy planning the sales campaign. D. Martinez, G. Risell, A. Graham, B. Smon-drowski, N. Moyer; Business manager, and B. Travagline. The new Sports Editor post is filled by Archie Graham, an outstanding athlete. The entire ECHO staff of 1961 wishes to thank the Carl Wolf Studio and Michael Busha for co-operation shown in producing the ECHO. We especially wish to thank Mr. Martin Smith, our yearbook advisor, for all he has done to make this yearbook the success that it is. The entire staff of the ECHO has endeavored to record the history and bring back memories of your last year here at Consho-hocken High School. The Art Staff and the assignment of duties by P. Zaleski, M. Cameron, and J. Lyle. The errorless Typing Staff. J. Lyle, L. Vitocol-onna, B. Rowland, and F. Ricci. 37 Miss V. McCord, K. Risell, S. Sibole, S. Earl, B. Bean, J. Smith, B. Ingles, M. Pierceson, B. Ruth, M. Plcone, J. Garnett, E. Ratkowski, and B. Bailey. The Library Club is a club which renders its services and resourcefulness to our school library. Under the supervision of Miss Viola E. McCord, Librarian, the club members are trained for many varied experiences in the library. Checking, shelving and repairing the library books are a few of the objectives for the club. Check out time. B. Ingles, S. Sibole, and E. Ratkowski. STAFF: Row 1, left to right: M. Shivick, J. Mathis, J. Kolbasowski, A. Murry, M. DiDonato, M. Picone, E. Ratkowski, J. Horn. Row 2: S. Earl, J. Smith, N. Scott, T. Sibole, M. Nickerson, S. Lamon, B. Bean. Row 3: C. Flowers, S. Sibole, K. Risell, R. Macrona, B. Smith, N. Moyer. Row 4: J. Thomas, F. Graham. BLUE AND GOLD The BLUE AND GOLD, rounding out its sixth year as a newspaper, stimulated the student body with its irrepressible news reporting. Seniors, juniors, and sophomores under the guidanceof an editorial and a business advisor, published five issues of the paper during the school year. Mrs. Kelley, editorial advisor; B. Vandegrift and J. Thomas co-editors. Mrs. Lorenz, business advisor; E. Ratkowski, B. Ruth, N. Moyer, K. RiseU staff members. FORUM The CHS chapter of the Bux-Ches-Mont Forum League capably directed by Mr. Lawrence Curran, provides interested students with ample opportunity to express themselves forcefully and effectively in friendly debates dealing with current events. Monthly meetings at member schools help our young speechmakers to develop their talents and self confidence. Each year a small group of worthy students visit Temple's Model Congress, a thrill never to be forgotten. ROW 1, L TO R: J. Horn, A. Murray, M. Bogdanski, B. Hiscock, E. Ratkowski. ROW 2: G. Dougherty, B. Ingles, N. Scott, M. Nickerson, B. Travagline, R. Owens. ROW 3: S. Earl, S. Sibole, T. Sibole, K. Risell, D. Lake. ROW 4: J. Mattson. DRAMA AND SPEECH CLUB Membership in the Drama and Speech Club is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. At the weekly meetings, opportunities are afforded for poetry and dramatic reading, and for the presentation of monologues and skits. On April 14 and 15, club members represented Conshohocken High School in the Temple Speech Festival. Mary Bogdanski and Judith Smith entered poetry reading; Maria DiDonato, dramatic reading; and Susan Earl and Jay Hammonds, radio announcing. ROW 1, L TO R: R. Benedict, E. Ratkowski, M. DiDonato, M. Bogdanski, B. Aman, B. Smith. ROW 2: J. Kolbasowski, S. Earl, J. Hammonds, N. Moyer, K. Zinger, and J. Benedict. HONOR SOCIETY Membership in the Conshohocken Chapter of the National Honor Society is one of the highest honors conferred upon a student in our school. Junior and senior students are eligible provided they qualify in leadership, character, service, and scholastic achievement. ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Horn, E. Ratkowski, J. Smith, N. Scott, B. Aman, J. Benedict. ROW 2: N. Moyer, B. Ruth, M. Nickerson, K. Zinger, K. Risell, S. Earl, A. Murray, B. Bean, M. Picone. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The Edward W. Oermann Future Teachers of America Club consists of ten members who desire to make teaching their profession. With the aid of Mr. Harold S. Merwin, Advisor, these members strive to become teachers with the following purposes in mind: to develop an organization which shall be an integral part of state and national education associations; to acquaint future teachers with the history, ethics, and programs of the teaching profession; to give prospective teachers practical experience in working together; to interest the best young men and women in education as a lifelong career; to encourage careful selection of persons admitted to preparatory teachers' schools. ROW 1, L to R: J. Smith, N. Scott, M. Picone, B. Bean, S. Earl. ROW 2: J. Hammonds, J. Squire, B. Smith, K. Risell. Historian, S. Earl; Vice-Pres., J. Smith; President, K. Risell; Rec. Sec., B. Bean; Treas.,J. Hammonds. Row 1: B. Vandegrift, C. Connelly, N. Moyer, and J. Thomas. Row 2: W. March, R. McQuirns, R. Racich, and G. Risell. Row 3: Mr. G. Pappas, A. Graham, and B. Smith. Row 1: J. Smith, F. Ricci, S. Earl, and R. Risell. Row 2: D. Martinez, E. Ratkowski, M. Picone, and M. Bogdanski. Row 3: B. Bean,C. Silvestri, M. Cameron, B. Ruth, and J. Horn. Hl-Y CLUB TRI-HI-Y CLUB The Hi-Y Club is an organization composed of high school boys under the supervision and sponsorship of the Y. M. C. A. The purpose of a Hi-Y Club is the same as the one listed for the Tri-Hi-Y. The platform of the Hi-Y Club is composed of three points: Clean Speech, Clean Sportsmanship, and Clean Living. The purpose of the Tri-Hi-Y is: To create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian character. Under the aid of Miss Dorothy Crossmore, the Tri-Hi-Y has proved itself to be an active and helpful organization. Officers: N. Moyer, Sec.; D. Connelly, P r e s.; J. Officers: S. Earl, V. Pres.; M. Picone, Pres.; R. Risell, Thomas, V. Pres.; B. Vandegrift, Sgt. at Arms. Sec.; M. Cameron, Treas. 42 Cheerleaders: B. Travagline, S. Earl, N. Scott, B. Aman, T. Sibole, M. Kriebel, M. Picone, M. Nickerson, J. Kolbasowski, M. DiDonato, E. Ratkowski, D. Martinez, and D. Santoni. CHEERLEADERS It seems the 1960 cheerleading squad is somewhat different from previous years. Rather than the usual eight cheerleaders, the squad of '60 included a dozen girls, under the guidance of D. Martinez and E. Ratkowski as Co-Captains. The cheerleaders, consisting of sophomores, juniors and seniors, worked hard during the summer months enabling the cheerleaders of the future to have a set of new cheers as well as new uniforms, for which the girls waited patiently. Co-Captains: Dolores Martinez and E. Ratkowski. FIGHT TEAM, FIGHT, WIN THIS GAME. Seniors: E. Ratkowski, B. Travagline, B. Aman, M. Picone, and D. Martinez. Our Colorguard As They Stand At Attention. Left to Right: E. Harris, J. Mathis, N. Smith, B. Bean, R. Bugg, L. Brown, and R. Risell. COLORGUARDS Here, we see our colorguard marching down the field in perfect step. This is a group of which CHS is very proud. From Left to Right: E. Harris, J. Mathis, N. Smith, R. Risell, B. Bean, Captain; R. Bugg, L. Brown, and M. Smith. Here, our high-steppers of the band are having a little dance to celebrate a team touchdown. These girls are always full of fun. From Left to Right: J. Mathis, B. Bailey, M. Speaker, P. Zaleski, B. Ream, Mascot; J. Mattson, C. Smith, R. Jackowski, S. Sibole, and B. Ruth. 44 Joan Mattson Patricia Zaleski HEAD MAJORETTE ASSISTANT MAJORETTE The majorettes and twirlers, with their silver batons, are the high steppers of the band. They bring life to such activities as the football games, pep rallies, and serving as usherettes at other school functions. TWIRLERS First Row, kneeling: B. Ream. Second Row: S. Sibole, B. Rodenbaugh, B. Ruth. Third Row: R. Jackowski, J. Mathis, C. Smith, and B. Bailey. 45 Did we arrive yet? CHS ROW 1, L to R: R. Benedict, B. Bailey, J. Garnett, J. Shivick, M. Shivick, J. Benedict, S. Racich, C. Heffentreyer. ROW 2: E. Perez, R. Robinson, M. Heffentreyer, B. Reuben, D. Ricci, C. Silvestri, B. Ingles. ROW 3: Mr. Armor N. Wolf, Jr., Director; E. Stellfox, C. Ayres, B. Ward, C. March, D. Lake, K. Zinger, D. Spence, G. Marco. The instrumental department performed marvelously at all of the football games at the beginning of the year. They march in the Halloween Parade. The band takes part in the Christmas Program. Under the direction of Mr. Armor Wolfe, they have had two members in the Valley Forge Area Band. The CHS Band participated in the Spring Music Festival, and they will close the season by marching in the Memorial Day Parade. One of the highlights of the year is the Music Department's trip to New York. The group had a wonderful time seeing the city, and in the evening they saw the stage show Bye Bye Birdie. New York, here we are! BAND ROW 1, L to R: C. Graham, R. Bugg, M. Speaker, S. Earl, J. Benedict, and M. DiDonato. ROW 2: Street, F. Grahan, C. Fiorentino, B. Harrison, R. Owens, B. Smith, J. Kolbasowski, D. Martinez, M. B. Bean, R. Macrina, J. Squire, R. Allan, C. Flowers, J. Hammonds, J. DiDonato, B. Vandegrift, J. Horn, and N. Scott. Mr. E. Theodore Kloos, Jr., Director. CHS The vocal department has provided excellent help in making school productions successful. They start with the Christmas Concert, they carol at the local hospitals, businesses, and in the school. We had representatives in the District Chorus and National Chorus. The Music Festival this year was bigger and better, since it was the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary. They presented selections from South Pacific ' Guys and Dolls, and Bye Bye Birdie, and following through with varied selections of other music. The choir completes their year with music for Baccalaureate Service. BOYS1 CHORUS B. Harrison, R. Benedict, R. Owens, D. Spence, R. Allan, A. Omar, B. Smith, D. McQuirns, J. Hammonds, T. White, C. Fiorentino, F. Graham, J. Squire, C. Flowers, J. Street, B. Todd, O. Shivick, and D. Earl. L. Vitacolona, T. Sibole, B. Travagline, P. Zaleski, B. Aman, R. Risell, R. Benedict, D. Spence, J. Picone, S. Lamon, and E. Ratkowski. ROW 3: J. Mattson, S. Sibole, B. Bailey, B. Ingles, M. Nickerson, J. Thomas, R. McQuirns, R. Racich, K. Risell, L. Smith, D. Mattson, C. Silvestri, J. Smith, M. Kriebel, CHORUS SENIOR GIRLS' GLEE CLUB M. Picone, Accompanist; L. Vitacoionna, P. Zaleski, B. Aman, D. Martinez, R. Risell, B. Bean, E. Ratkowski, B. Travagline, D. Mattson, and K. Risell. Throw it fast, Blair! Coach Weaver congratulates the players at awards assembly, J. Mahoney, F. Graham, A. Graham, and B. Smondrowski. Bat picks up four more. Jack's a CONSHOHOCKEN’S RECORD Conshohocken 13 St. Matthew's 26 Conshohocken 6 Dowingtown 12 Conshohocken 12 West Chester 0 Conshohocken 6 Coatesville 20 Conshohocken 6 Conestoga 53 Conshohocken 13 Pottstown 34 Conshohocken 0 Spring-Ford 20 Conshohocken 7 Boyertown 14 Conshohocken 7 O. J. Roberts 12 Conshohocken 13 Phoenixville 16 man to stop. A few yards for Blair. 52 Row 1: A. Graham, J. Mullen, C. Flowers, B. Smondrowski, J. Blair, J. Mahoney, M. Ethridge, J. DiSante, D. Smith, D. Gryga. Row 2: M. Capaldi, W. Hottenstein, D. Bosco, C. Fiorentino, K. Hissner, W. Lightkep, J. Mangum, C. Dugas, J. Cermanski. Row 3: R. Racich, G. Moore, J. Pizza, R. Kenna, J. DePalma, J. Sanders, J. Street, J. Squire, R. Allen. Row 4: N. Moyer, W. Hanseil, D. Connelly, E. Seiders, F. Graham, D. Lawrence, A. Omar, and B. Smith. FOOTBALL TEAM Coaches Weaver and Miraglia called for candidates to come to the first practice on August 18. Thirty-six boys responded, seven of whom were seniors. The seven seniors were J. Blair and J. Mahoney, Co-Captains, also, B. Smondrowski, D. Connelly, A. Graham, R. Racich, and J. Street. On August 21, thirty-six boys went to Camp Conrad Weiser in Wernersville for pre-season training. The team showed fine style against St. Matthew’s the hometown rival under the lights on Friday, September 16, but was defeated 26-13. The rest of the season was not successful but the team showed fine spirit all the way. Meeting of Co-Captains Coaches-Mr. Weaver, Mr. Miraglia. Managers-Moyer and Hanseil. 53 HOCKEY TEAM f Co-Captains - J. Mathis and N. Smith. Under the supervision of Miss Blanche Brenner, 27 girls represented our school in the 1960 hockey schedule. The varsity team had an unsuccessful season as far as victories were concerned, however, they gained much experience and had more spirit than in previous years. The enthusiastic junior varsity won two games in the eight game schedule. The girls showed initiative and were sportsmenlike at all times. Two star scorers for the Bear-ettes were M. Smith, and N. Smith. Managers and Coach - P. Noble, Miss B. Brenner, B. Reuben, R. Robinson. Row 1: Left to Right, J. Horn, J. Mathis, R. Johnson, N. Racich, J. Mathis, N. Smith, J. Bonkoski, P. Horn, S. Racich. Row 2: B. Johnson, M. Heffentreyer, C. Howe, E. Harris, R. Bugg, S. Todd, C. Romano, L. Hansell. Row 3: K. Zinger, M. Smith, C. Marsh, D. Lake, L. Brown, M. Speaker. Coach Vincent Miraglia’s Golden Bears Basketball quintet registered in the win-loss columns in Ches-Mont play. Although their record was not impressive, many of the games they lost have only been by a few points. The Bears defeated O. J. Roberts twice, Springford and Boyertown once. By conquering these teams, the Bears earned a berth in the PIAA State Class B playoffs, only to be matched against a strong Jenkintown five. After the postseason game, the Bears played the champs of the Civic League, Ray’s Tavern, who had a 23 and 0 record. The Bears defeated them by a score of 64 to 55 to end Ray's winning streak and the Bears season. Archie Graham hit a total of 421 points to break the 1000 mark for his three varsity seasons. As a token, Archie was presented the Alumni game ball. BASKETBALL TEAM ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Sanders, D. Smith, J. Blair, B. Smondrowski, J. Mahoney, J. Bruno, A. Graham, J. Street, M. Etheridge. ROW 2: N. Moyer, T. Grzywacz, C. McElwee, K. Hissner, D. Lawrence, C. Fiorentino, R. Kenna, F. Russo, E. Seiders, A. Omar. ROW 3: C. Dugas, J. Mullen, J. Mangum, C. Flowers, F. Graham, B. Vogelbacher, D. Minnick, G. Moore, and W. Battle. ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: V. Moore, K. Zinger, J. Mathis, N. Scott, M. Smith, L. Brown, J. Horn, E. Harris. ROW 2: C. Ayres, T. Sibole, J. Mathis, J. Bonkoski, R. Bugg, N. Smith, P. Horn, M. Bogdanski. ROW 3: D. Lake, C. Graham, M. Heffentreyer, B. Ingles, M. Moore, and P. Noble. 5d The Bearettes, coached by Miss Blanche Brenner, completed their season with a 1 and 7 record during the 1960-61. With only one senior, Margie Smith, leaving the team this year, the team should have a successful season for 1961-62, with impressive looking juniors and sophomores. At the end of the season the varsity Bearettes faced the CHS Alumnae and defeated them by a score of 56 to 9. 59 BASEBALL The Baseball Team was coached by Mr. Ray Weaver and Mr. Vincent Miraglia. Despite the teams record, John Blair, David Lawrence, and Michael Etheridge were hard-working pitchers. However, the Bears pulled an upset victory over West Chester High School by a score of 5-4. Since, four seniors are leaving, the Bears are looking for a successful season next year. ROWl, L.toR.: D. Lawrence, R. Keown, J. Pizza, A. Graham, J. DiSante, R. Allan, and M. Etheridge. ROW 2: J. Blair, C. McElwee, F. Russo, B. Smondrowski, R. Kenna, W. Lightkep, C. Flowers, J. Mullen, and D. Gryga. Coaches Mr. Vincent Miraglia and Mr. Raymond Weaver studying the lineup. Managers N. Moyer, G. Dougherty, and C. Dugas working together for the team. ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Bonkoski, A. Schrack, K. Zinger, N. Scott, M. Hellentreyer. ROW 2: P. Horn, E. Gryga, S. Todd, L. Hanseil, and A. Murray. TENNIS TEAM Under the supervision of Miss Blanche Brenner, the girls played seven matches. The team had a successful season with four wins and three losses. The first victory was won by our Bearettes on their home court by a score of 3-2 and later at Boyertown 5-1. The Bearettes also defeated Upper Merion twice 5-0. The Bearettes lost to Upper Darby by a score of 0-7 and West Chester twice by a score of 1-4. Coach, Miss Blanche I. Brenner and Captain, Kay Zinger Is this how they play--at the net? confer. 62 ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Vogelbacher, A. Milakive, D. DeHaven, R. Stewart, D. Minnick. ROW 2: J. Leonard, R. Pupeck, J. Bruno, R. Keown, J. Bruno, and Mr. Barton F. Herr, Coach. GOLF TEAM ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: N. Scott, M. Smith, M. Duchinski, E. Harris, J. Mathis. ROW 2: K. Zinger, J. Smith, V. Moore, P. Noble, and J. Mathis. Miss Blanche I. Brenner, Coach. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL ROW 1: F. Graham. ROW 2: B. Vandegrift, D. Connelly, R. Racich. ROW 3: R. Keown, J. Thomas, and N. Moyer. Not present: J. DiDonato, C. McElwee, Managers; R. Graham and W. Flowers. Mr. George T. Baldwin, Coach. BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL TWILIGHT TIME, the theme for the annual dance sponsored by the Sophomore Class, with a park effect formed the background of the May Court. James Squire, President of the Sophomore Class, placed crowns on James DiDonato, president of the senior class, as King, and Bette Aman, Queen, also a senior. Miss Dorothy Crossmore was advisor for the event. SOPHOMORE In the May Court were: Barbara Ruth, Ruth Ann Risell, Joseph Thomas, and Robert Racich, seniors; Anita Murray, Mary Nickerson, William Lightkep, and Joseph Bruno, juniors; Maria DiDonato, Tina Sibole, Roger Allan, and Joseph Cermanski, sophomores; Jan and Chris Narcisso, crown bearers and Cheryl Narcisso, flower girl. MAY DANCE CAST: KNEELING: E. Harris, V. Williams, C. Birster, J. Thomas. Mattson, J. Hammonds, B. Smondrowski, B. Bean, M. Smith, B. Vandegrift. SENIOR The members of the Senior Class presented a three-act comedy, More Than Meets the Eye, by Fred Carmichael, on April 21, in the high school auditorium. The action in the play revolves around Stanley Nichols, a young author who is taking a year off to write the great American novel. STANDING: E. Ratkowski, N. Moyer, B. Ruth, J. DiDonato, B. Aman, D. Not Present: M. Ptcone and R. Risell. PLAY When the fact that Stanley has written children’s stories under the pen-name of Grandma Letty may endanger his future as a novelist, difficulties arise. The comedy offers to audience and actors a wonderful evening of enjoyment. Directing the play is Miss Catherine Higgins. CLASS J. DiDonato, Class President, delivered the welcoming address to start the Class Day Program. The seniors presented a short skit in which they included musical selections and readings. The Senior Girls' Glee Club opened with selections from South Pacific, followed by the Class History read by J. Thomas. R. Risell and K. Risell next sang The Halls of Ivy, and D. Mattson read the Who's Who. 'I'll Walk With God,” and You'll Never Walk Along, were sung M. Rogalski says, Look what I found, a copy of a program of the 1961 Music Festival. James DiDonato, Class President is giving the Welcoming Address. DAY respectively by J. Hammonds and J. Street, both tenor soloists. B. Smondrowski satisfied everyones curiosity, especially the juniors' when he read the Class Will. M. Picone ended the skit with a piano solo, Chopin's Polonnaise, and the reading of the Class Prophecy. The Alma Mater was then sung by all the seniors before the awards were given by Mr. Edward Oermann. Top Left: M. Picone is playing Chopin’s Polonnaise. Top Right: K. Risell and R. Risell are accompanied by M. Picone while singing The Halls of Ivy. Right: J. Thomas is reading the Class History while all listen closely. The Class Day Program ended a very active year for the seniors. The Senior Girls’ Glee Club is singing numbers from South Pacific.” SENIOR PROM PROM COMMITTEE--First Row: B. Vandegrift, E. Rutter, L, Vitocolonna, D. Mattson, P. Zaleski, W. March. Second Row D. Connelly, R. Racich, R. McQuirns, M. Rogalski, R. Keown Third Row: M. Picone, B. Bean, D. Martinez, E. Ratkowski, Fourth Row: B. Travagline, J. Garnett, B. Aman, F. Keller, J. Thomas, and R. Risell. Prom attendants are enjoying dancing and the music by ’’The Cards at the Senior Prom. NIGHT IN THE TROPICS The three couples are discussing the appropriate decorations for the Senior Prom's theme, Night in the Tropics. I wonder what the entertainment will be at the Post Prom Party? is the topic of discussion a-mong these couples. The school choir is leading the singing of the Recessional Hymn. Rev. Paul L. Jackson delivers the Baccalaureate Sermon to the graduates. BACCALAUREATE After the senior class walked in the Processional Hymn, Onward Christian Soldiers, played by James Squire, the Rev. Paul E. Chreiman delivered the Invocation, read the Scriptures, and deliveredthe Pastoral Prayer. The school Choir sang Sanctus, after which the Rev. Paul L. Jackson gave the Baccalaureate Sermon. The Choir then sang A Graduation Prayer. The Benediction was given, following, the seniors walked out to the Recessional Hymn, Holy, Holy, Holy. Rev. Paul E. Chreiman delivers the Invocation. The seniors standing after the Processional Hymn. The Class of 1961 listening while Mr. Edward W. Oermann announces the guest speaker, Mr. Bruce E. Raemsch, Assistant Professor. COMMENCEMENT At the Ninetieth Annual Commencement, 55 students received diplomas presented by Mr. Francis X. Cianci, President of the Board of Education. Highlights of the evening were the Valedictory and salutatory speeches by M-. Picone and B. Bean. Mr. Bruce E. Raemsch, Assistant Professor of Science at Penna. Military College, gave the address, Time and the Little Gray Cells. Presentation of awards was by Mr. Edward W. Oermann. J. DiDonato, Class President, presents the class mantle to J. Horn, 1962 Class President. J. DiDonato speaks to the guests be- Mr. Edward W. Oermann presents M. Picone the award fore presentation of the class mantle. for the highest general average. CLASS HISTORY Organizing in the fall of 1958, little did we know what the future held for us. Under the supervision of Miss Rae Blake, we called our first class meeting and chose Joseph Thomas as president; Elaine Ratkowski, vice-president; Mary Picone, secretary; and Bruce Vandegrift, treasurer. Selling fruit cakes and Mother's Day cakes proved to be successful class projects with which to start our treasury. With the coming of May we organized the sophomore dance entitled Hawaiian Paradise. Upon finishing exams we looked forward to our vacation and our coming role as juniors. Upon entering school in September, we re-elected Joseph Thomas, president and Elaine Ratkowski, vice-president; Bette Aman became our treasurer and Norman Moyer our secretary. Our class advisors were Miss Rae Blake and Mrs. Anita Woodruff. Soon projects were launched to build up that all important class account. We sold Christmas cards, wrapping paper and candy. All proved profitable. The biggest thrill of our junior year came on the day we received our class rings. The excitement of that day cannot be matched on any day of this junior year. As our junior year came to an end, we left the school with just one thought in mind, Now we are seniors. As we came back for our senior year, we knew that this was only the beginning of a great experience. Under the supervision of Mrs. Anita Woodruff and Mrs. Katherine Lorenz elections were held and we chose James DiDona- to, president; David Connelly, vice-president; Bette Aman, treasurer; and Beverly Bean, secretary. After midyear exams were over, a special class meeting was held and we selected violet and white as our class colors; a white carnation as our class flower; and The foundation of every state is the education of its youth,” as our motto. On April 21 the senior play, More Than Meets the Eye, was presented. Will we ever forget Jay Hammonds as Grandma Leddy? At the sophomore dance held at the Fellowship House, James Squire, sophomore president, crowned Bette Aman and James DiDonato the Queen and King of Conshohocken High School for 1961. Within a few weeks we began thinking seriously about our senior prom. We chose Evening in the Tropics as our theme, and after many days of planning and decorating, we enjoyed a most delightful evening at the Fellowship House on May 26. After the prom we were entertained at a post prom party at V. F. W. by the Kiwanis Club. Now we have come to the end of our long journey; but it will not end here. We shall go in different directions, but we shall strive to do our best in whatever we choose. May we be ever mindful of the ideals instilled in us and may we prove worthy of the confidence placed in us. Our history is not closed. Other pages will be written as each of us makes his way in the world. Let us never forget that we are the class of 1961 and be proud representatives of Conshohocken High School. 78 PATRONS Alfred Aman Mr. and Mrs. George Aman, Sr. Mr. George Aman, Jr. Anthony and Son Barber Shop John Baranowski, Jr. Charles B. Barclay Mr. Richard Bate Mr. and Mrs. Alfred B. Bean Beverly Bean Mr. and Mrs. G. Benoit Barbara Bensinger '62 Sarah Bensinger Mamie Bernstein Mr. and Mrs. Birster Caroiann Birster Wayne Birster Booter Blair '61 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blair Mr. and Mrs. William Blair Mrs. Mary Blonsky Carrie Boehred Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bogdanski Miss Rose Marie Bogdanski Brancic Bono Lois Boveli James Bowman '60 Judy Bowman John Paul Brasher Mr. John Bury Mr. and Mr6. Albert Cameron Barbara Capone Jo Ann Capone Mrs. Mary Capone Carl's Restaurant Cathy and Earl Joe Cermanski Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cermanski Jerry C. Coboord Mr. and Mrs. John Connelly John Connelly, Jr. Laura Connelly Conshohocken Fruit Store Mr. Jack Dempsey Mr. Karl H. Dewees Mrs. Joy DiChristo Nick DiDonato Mrs. Susie Didonato Katherine DiFusco Edith DiProspero Miss Dolores DiSante Mr. and Mrs. Thomas DiSante Don Mr. Albert Donofrio Mary I. Dougherty Dougherty's Pharmacy Maryann Duchinski Mrs. Sarah Duchinski Mrs. Loretta Dugas Susan Earl '62 Fabe” Mr. and Mrs. Al Fazio Albert Fazio Maryann Fazio Adam Ferraiolis Flo '61 Willie Foggy '64 Mrs. Louis Fondots Fred and Janet Helen A. Gardocki Helen J. Gardocki Phil Gardocki, Sr. Phil Gardocki, Jr. Rita Marie Gardocki Bob Garnett '60 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Garnett and Family Joanne Garnett '61 Mrs. Joseph L. Garnett Miss Lamarr Graham Mr. and Mrs. John Gray Richard Grzywacz Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Grzywacz Reverend and Mrs. Guyton Janet Haines Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Hammonds George Hanna '61 Mrs. Robert Hanna Robert Hanna, Jr. Mr. Robert Hanna, Sr. Kenneth Harris Mrs. Margaret Harris Mrs. Raymond H. Hartman The Reverend Raymond H. Hartman Margaret Heffentreyer '64 Beverly Herriman Mrs. Helen Hoffman Judy Horn '62 Pat Horn '64 Bobbi Ingles Peggy Ingles Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Ingles J. D.'s Cold Cuts Edna M. Jones Miss Phyllis L. Jones Audrey Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Kenna Mrs. Theresa W. Kenna Ronald Keown Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Keown Val Keown Mr. Thomas Kinley Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kline and Family Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kintzley Karl Kintzley '61 Kenny Kline Mr. and Mrs. James C. Knoeller Wally Kohamsby Mr. and Mrs. Kosmalla Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Kriebel, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Kriebel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kriebel 79 PATRONS Jimmy Kriebel Joyce Kriebel J. H. Kunzel Heating Contractor Lena Lanciano Mrs. A. Lewandowski Waiter Lewandowski Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Licwinko Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Liiick Lumpy 59 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lyle Mr. and Mrs. Angus MacKenzie Jerome Mahoney Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Mahoney ’’Slip” Mahoney Mr. and Mrs. Carl March The Marianna Shop Dolores Martinez Diane Mattson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mattson and Family Eva Maurer '64 Mrs. Francis Maxein Frank Maziarz Mr. and Mrs. Edmund J. McDonnell Charles McKeever Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKeever Mr. and Mrs. George McQuirns Robert McQuirns '61 Tommy Mellon Mrs. Lillian Meoii Mrs. Mae Minnis Kathern Mirigliani Mr. Solomon Mitchell Josephine and Theresa Moleski Mr. and Mrs. Chester Montowskin and Family Norman J. Moyer 61 Mr. and Mrs. Norman S. Moyer and Sons Mrs. Karl Murphy, Sr. Margaret Naiiy Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Narciso and Family Nanasko Grocery Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Nickerson Mr. and Mrs. Ross A. Noblitt Mr. and Mrs. R. Nozek Mr. and Mrs. Homer Omar Mrs. George A. Pappas Paul Peroni Joseph Picone 59 Mary Cecelia Picone Mr. and Mrs. Michael Picone Mr. Emidio Popa Mrs. Jasper Purcell Mr. and Mrs. Charles Quigg and Family Jack Quigg Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Racich Nicole Racich Robert Racich Mr. Clifford L. Ramey Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Ratkowski Mrs. Rose Rezza Mr. and Mrs. Emedio Ricci Mr. and Mrs. John Ricci and Family Ricci” and his Orchestra Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Risell Mrs. Emma Risell Frank Risell Mrs. Frank Risell George M. Risell '61 Mr. and Mrs. George W. Risell Mr. and Mrs. George Rodenbaugh Mrs. Bertha Rogalski Miss Darolyn Rogalski Mrs. Dolores Rokita Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rowland Rube 59 Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Russell Frank Russo '63 Mr. and Mrs. Gus John Russo Barbara Ruth Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rutter Mr. and Mrs. W. Sager Kaye Schernerhorn Mrs. Edward Schrecongost Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Seiders John Serafin Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sibole Betty Slater Alberta M. Smith Carol Smith '63 Harry R. Smith Lorraine Smith Mr. Robert Smith Mrs. T. E. Smith, Sr. Mrs. T. E. Smith, Jr. Mrs. Sophie Smondrowski and Sons E. B. Snyder Valarie Marie Solonika Sonny and Diane Miss Carol Spina Dolores Staley Mr. Anthony Stanz Sandy Stingle Mrs. Elizabeth Street Mr. James Street, Sr. Mr. James Street, Jr. Mr. Thomas Street Mrs. Bette Strouse Mildred Taylor Charles Thomas ’58 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thomas Joseph Thomas '61 Mrs. Marie Thomas Mrs. Mary Tompkins Betty Travashiv Bruce Vandegrift '61 Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Vandegrift Mrs. Anna Vishio Mrs. Phyllis Vitocolonna Brent Vogelbacher Miss Emma Volpe John Henry Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Earl Watkins and Family Mr. and Mrs. Harold Williams and Family Williamenia Williams Judy Williams Mrs. V. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth White and Family Allan F. Worth Mr. and Mrs. E. Zaleski Mr. and Mrs. John Zaleski Kay Zinger 80