Cumberland Township High School - Cumberlander Yearbook (Carmichaels, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1955 volume:

— THE CUMBERLANDER 1955 Published by The students of Cumberland Township High School Carmichaels, Pennsylvania Volume 26 1 Table of Contents Editorial Staff 4- 6 Alma Mater 7 Board of Education 10 Administration 11 Faculty 12-13 Seniors 15-32 Juniors 33-38 Sophomores 39-42 F reshmen 43-48 Activities 49-70 Sports 71-83 Queens 84-86 Special Awards 87 Special Programs 88 ' Autographs 89-90 Advertisements 91-111 Sally Hollis Editor-in-Chief The Foreword Memory is that faculty of reproducing and identifying past experiences. There are those memories which remain constantly vivid in our minds and again there are those that need an inspiration in order to recollect them. As years go by our memories become more and more precious treasures which upon the command of thought can recreate past experiences and give us an endless source of enjoyment and a new set of values on life. It is the hope of the Cumberlander staff that the memories of your experiences at Cumberland High have been pleasant ones and that in this book you will find the in- spiration necessary to recall them all. 4 Cumberland Artists Robert Lucas, Beverly Decker Staff Senior Editors Robin Battaglini, Doris Cutler Junior Editor: Rosalie Zalar Sophomore Editor: Delores Kessler Freshman Editor: William Gray 5 Photographers: Russell Kirchner, Ronald Husk. Robert Hixon Arrangers J. Urda, J. Kyper, S. Ziros, R. Litton Sports Editors: R. Hixon D. Whipkey. R. Flenniken. K. Moredock Business Managers: L. Frascarelli, R. Brooks. S. Titus. T. Wolff Typist-Seated: J. Hillsman Standing: E. Krutko, G. Kowalewski, H. Shefcheck 6 Meeting the Deadline Cumberland Township High School Our Alma Mater Dear old Cumberland a toast to you, Cumberland, our Alma Mater. In our hearts, we'll ever think of you. We are loyal Sons and Daughters. Dear Golden years passing by. Oh how they fly, Short years for both you and I. We will always sing this song to you. To the world we'll tell your story. We are proud that we belong to you. As you stand in all your glory. 7 ADMINISTRATION Board of Education Mr. William Sica President It is the hope of the Board of Education that our schools are assisting in shaping the minds and char- acter of our youth and giving them the strength of body and wisdom of mind to preserve the freedom made possible by our forefathers. Since it is the educational system which determines our national wisdom, we want to give our best toward the teaching of our youth so that our democracy will not only be secure but strengthened by their leadership in the future. We can not afford to fail in these aims. Mr. W. Bober Vice -President Mr. J. F. Gwynne Secretary Mr. F. Houston T reasurer Mr. D. Christy Mr. V. Collins Mr. F. Volchko Mrs. A. Luxner Mr. A. Horkey 10 ADMINISTRATION I am honored in having this space alloted to me by the staff of the Cumberlander in order that I may bring to you my sincere appreciation for a fine spirit of co-operation in successfully carrying out the many and varied activ- ities within the school. The school year 1954--1955 marks the thirtieth year of my association with Cumberland Twp. High School - -the past eleven as principal. Let me say that in all these years, none has been more gratify- ing. No group in my memory has excelled you in assuming the responsibilities necessary to carry on success- fully the many programs within the school. I congratulate you and offer my best wishes to all. Mr. D. P. Venen As I am about to conclude my twentieth year at my Alma Mater, 1 am very appreciative of the opportunity to express my congratulations and best wishes to the class of 1955. May our experience here together be useful as we face the years to come. 11 Mr. J. W. Kerr Faculty ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Miss M. Steele Miss F. Goodwin Miss L. Wilson MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Mr. T. Ciminel HOME ECONOMICS Mrs. E. M. Hartley Mrs. A. T. O'Brochta Mrs. H. M. Baily Mrs. M. Gdovka SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Mr. V. Lapkowicz Mr. F. Palone Mr. J. W. Kerr Mrs. E. B. Funk 12 Miss E. Griffith Mrs. M. Christopher Mr. W. Davis Mrs. R. Crago PHYSICAL EDUCATION INDUSTRIAL ARTS 13 Mr. F. Stuvek Miss H. Baily Mr. G. Vail Mr. F. Gavlak Seniors Robert Colbert, vice-president; Paul Baily, president; Norma Jean Gabler, treasurer; Rita Willis, secretary. Class Flower - White Rose Class Colors - Pale Blue and White Class Motto - In Unity Is Strength Goodbye, dear classmates, old and new We hope to come back and visit you. We'll watch the juniors take the reins. And see them conquer senior strains. And hear the sophomores say with thanks At last we're in the upper ranks! To see the freshmen with delight, Become sophomores over night. We thank you all for what you've done. To make our stay a happy one And so before we leave today, We must confess............we'd like to stay. 15 BEVERLY ALLISON Commercial This little lass with a very good mind, Is one who is also musically inclined. Activities: Gym Program 3; Minstrel 1,2; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Vice Pres. 4; G. A. A. 2. 3. 4; FBGA 4; Student Council 4; President 3. BARBARA ASPEY Commercial Here's a girl with lovely hair, A friendly smile and delicate air. Activities: Home Ec. Club 2, 3,4. PAUL BAILY Academic The president of our class is Paul, The popular choice of one and all. Activities: Am. History Club 2, 3, 4; J. C. L. 3, 4; Pres. 4; Scholastic Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1,2; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3; Basketball 3; Jr. Red Cross 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1; Standing Committee 3; Varsity C Club 3,4; Class President 4; Sr. Standing Committee 4. RICHARD BALOGH Academic Dick is a member of the N. H. S — Whose brain will bring him much success. Activities: J. C. L. 2,3,4; Observation Post 2; Am. History Club 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; MILTON BARNHART Industrial Arts Windy's hair is strawberry blonde. And of him we're very fond. Activities: Art Club 1,2;Basketball Manager 2; Football Manager 3; Jr. Red Cross 3, 4; Sr. Standing Committee 4. BETTY JANE BARNO Commercial Always joking, always gay. We hope she'll always be that way. Activities: Minstrel 1; Majorette 1,2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 2, 3, 4; Pres. 3, 4; FBGA 3, 4; Pres. 4; Class Treasurer 3; Gym Program 3; Chorus 1,3,4; Librarian 3; GAA 4. ARNOLD R. BATTAGLINI Academic Robin is really quite a guy, He'll make his mark or we'll know why. Activities: Brownsville H. S. 1,2; Baseball l,2;Fayette Co. Band 1,2; Forensics 2; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Asst. Student Director 3; Student Director 4; Greene Co. Band 3,4; Western District Band 3,4; State Band 3,4; Orchestra 3,4; National Honor Society 4; Cumberlander Staff 3,4; Sr. Ed. 4; Mike Staff 4; Chorus 3, 4; J. C. L. 4. 0 CHARLOTTE BEATTY Commercial We like Charlotte as she is. At making friends she's quite a whiz. Activities: Home Ec. Club 2,3,4; Am. History Club 2,3,4. 16 ELEANOR JEAN BIZUB Academic Jean is a very likeable lass, Friendly and nice to all our class. Activities: Band 1,2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1,2; Minstrel 1,2; Chorus 1, 3, 4; Vice Pres. 3; GAA 1,2, 3,4; Pres. 4; Gym Program 3; May Queen Attendant 2; National Honor Society 4; F.B.G. A. 3,4; Commercial Club 3,4; Student Council 3; Am. History Club 2, 3,4. RICHARD LEE BROOKS Academic Driving is his one delight. He's in his car both day and night. Activities: Mike Staff 2,3,4; Cumberlander Staff 4; Track 3, 4. CHARLES E. BRUCE General Cracking jokes is his joy, A very humorous kind of boy. Activities: Camera Club 2, 3; F. C. A. 2,3,4; Student Council 3,4; Student Body President 4; Football 3,4; Baseball 3.4; Varsity C Club 4. DOLORES BULJAT Commercial Dolly is a friend indeed. Call on her when you're in need. Activities: F.B.G. A. 3,4;G.A.A. 3; Gym Program 3; Home Ec. Club 3,4. SHIRLEY BURKHOLDER Commercial Shirley has fun in her own way. Laughing and giggling all the day. Activities: Home Ec. Club 3,4. DIANE V. CITRONE Commercial Quite a popular little lass, She has friends in every class. Activities: Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Gym Program 3; Minstrel 1; G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 2, 3, 4; Sec. 3; Class Vice President 3; Majorette 1,2, 3,4; F.B.G. A. 3,4; V. Pres. 4. ROBERT COLBERT General Tubby's one whom we admire, And in sports will never tire. Activities: Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1,2,3, 4; Varsity C Club 3, 4; Class Vice Pres. 4. DORIS E. CUTLER Commercial Reliable, dependable and to her classmates true. And in addition to all that, she's still a 'Sweetie', too. Activities: G. A. A. 2,3,4; Chorus 1; Minstrel 1; Class Treasurer 1; Gym Program 3; F.B.G. A. 3.4; Jr. Red Cross 3,4; Cumberlander Staff 2,3,4; Sr. Ed. 4; Mike Staff 3,4; Home Ec. Club 4. 17 Commercial BEVERLY DECKER Bev is like a live wire, She has lots of energy and fire. M Activities: Science Club 2, 3; Am. History Club 2, 3,4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3; F. B. G. A. 3,4; Sec. 4; Cumberlander Staff 3,4; National Honor Society 4; Gym Program 3; Pinball Champs 1,2, 3.4; Mike Staff 4; Drama Club 1. JOANNE LORRAINE DJAKOVICH Commercial A voice that has that certain ring. It brings joy to everything. Activities: Commercial Club 3,4 Pres. 4; Gym Program 3; Minstrel 1,2; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Band Librarian 3,4; Majorette 1,2. 3, 4 Head Majorette 4; Home Ec. Club 3, 4; Jr. Standing Committee 3; May Queen Attendant 3 G A A 3.4 DONALD G. DUDLEY General A boy like Gil is hard to find, Gloria is usually on his mind. Activities: Football 1,2. JOHN JOSEPH DURCO General To the teachers John's a pest. But to us he is the best. Activities: All Saints High School 1. WILLIAM FOLAN General Without Bull our class wouldn't be. He is always plain to see. Activities: Track 2, 3, 4. LORETTA FRASCARELLI Academic Here's a girl full of joy, And she's admired by many a boy. Activities: Class Secretary 1; Student Council 2; J. C. L. 1.2, 3, 4; Treas. 4; Jr. Standing Committee 3; Jr. Red Cross 3. 4; G. A. A. 1.2. 3. 4; Science Club 2, 3; Na- tional Honor Society 4; Cumberlander Staff 3,4; Mike Staff 4; Gym Program 3; Drama Club 1; Pinball Champs 1.2, 3; Wool Queen Candidate 3; Sr. Standing Committee 4. NORMA JEAN GABLER Academic Norma sings and dances, too, She entertains as few can do. Activities: Majorette 1,2, 3,4; Head Majorette 3,4; Band Librarian 3; Business Manager of Band 4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Pres. 4; Student Council 1;J.C.L. 2,3,4; National Honor Society 4; V. Pres. 4; Jr. Standing Committee 3; Sr. Standing Committee 4; G. A. A. 1.2, 3,4; Gym Program 3; Jr. Red Cross 3.4; Minstrel 1,2; Pinball Champs 1, 3; Class Treasurer 4. LEONORE GAZY Commercial She tries so very hard to please. And does her work with ease. Activities: Chorus 1, 3, 4; Mike Staff 2, 3; F.B.G. A. 3,4; Gym Program 3; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4. 18 Academic SHERWIN GEORGALAS He is quite the silent guy. But with us he ranks real high. Activities: Camera Club 1,2,3, 4; F. C. A. Football 1; Track 1,2; Wrestling 4. 1.2. 3.4; MABEL FAYE GLISAN Commercial She does her work and goes her way, Yet she hasn't much to say. Activities: Commercial Club 3,4; Home Ec. Club 2,3,4; Band 3,4; Gym Program 3. JAMES A GOMEZ Industrial Arts Helpful and courteous are his traits. And with us all really rates. Activities: Camera Club 1,2, 3, 4; Track Manager 2; Baseball 3. EDWARD J. GREENWOOD Eddie's really a nice guy, He'll be a success as years go by. Activities: J. C. L. 1,2, 3, 4. Academic fl if i LLOYD HART Lloyd is an all-around good pal, He rates high with each boy and gal. Activities: Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 2. BESSIE ELLEN HELMICK Just as neat as she can be. Which is very plain to see. Activities: Commercial Club 3,4. General Commercial JAMES HENNESSEY Industrial Arts One of the Tallest in our class, Jim will never be counted last. Activities: Waynesburg High School 1,2. ROBERT HEWITT Academic He is quiet and kind of shy, But a boy that will always get by. 19 JANET JOAN HILLS MAN Commercial A tall and fun-loving girl is she. Always ready to laugh with glee. Activities: G. A. A. 2,3,4; Mike Staff 3,4; Cumberlander Staff 4; F. B. G. A. 3, 4; Gym Program 3; Minstrel 2; Chorus 2; Jr. Standing Committee 3; Band 4; Commer- cial Club 3, 4. SALLY JO HOLLIS Academic Here's a girl that's quite a brain. And Cumberlander Editor she became. Activities: Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3; Gym Program 3; J. C, L. 1,2, 3, 4; Cumberlander Staff 3,4 Jr. Ed. 3; Editor 4; Mike Staff 4; Minstrel 2; National Honor Society 4. LOIS JEAN HUGLAND Commercial Lois is an ambitious lass. And is a leader of the class. Activities: Band 3,4; Business Manager 4; Art Club 2; Commercial Club 3, 4; Am. History Club 2, 3; F. B. G. A. 3,4; Jr. Red Cross 3,4; National Honor Society 4 Pres. 4; G. A. A. 4. GINGER HUNTLEY Commercial Ginger is a pretty lass, She is liked by all the class. Activities: Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Gym Program 3. GEORGE RONALD HUSK Academic Always lending a helping hand, Ronnie's a fellow that's really grand. Activities: Sr. Standing Committee 4; J. C. L. 1,2, 3,4; V. Pres. 4; State Officer 4; Camera Club 1,2, 3.4; Mike Staff 1,2,3, 4; Editor 4; Cumberlander Staff 3,4; Am. History Club 2, 3, 4 Dist. Pres. 4; Minstrel 1,2; Band Manager 3.4; Scholastic Club 2,3,4; Football 1; Chorus 1,2, 3; National Honor Society 4; Winner of Co. Biology and Conservation 2. MARY LOU JOHNSON Academic No matter under what condition, To be a nurse is her ambition. Activities: Drama Club 1; Student Council 2,4 Sec. 4; National Honor Society'4; Gym Program 3; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4; Science Club 2, 3; Class Secretary 3; Am. History Club 2, 3,4 V. Pres. 3; J. C. L. 2, 3,4; Pinball Champs 1,2, 3; Jr. Red Cross 4. SYLVIA JOUR NIC Commercial A little gal that's always neat, Very slender, and so petite. Activities: G. A. A. 3,4; Commercial Club 3,4; Band 2, 3,4; Mike Staff 2; Gym Program 3. CHRYSAN KAPUTA Academic Chrysan is rather short. And she is the friendly sort. Activities: J. C. L. 1,2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Mike Staff 2, 3; Band 4; Gym Program 3; Chorus 4. 20 Commercial AUDREY FAY KELLY Audrey's a girl who's calm and serene, She keeps herself looking neat and clean. NORMA JEAN KIMMELL Norma is one that we admire, And of her we'll never tire. Activities: Home Ec. Club 2, 3,4. Commercial GLORIA KOWALEWSKI Commercial Gloria is pleasant and full of fun. With a smile for everyone. Activities : National Honor Society 4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Treas. 4: Mike Staff 2, 3, 4; Cumberlander Staff 2,4; Gym Program 3; Commercial Club 3,4; F. B. G. A. 3, 4; Sr. Standing Committee 4. DANIEL E. KRUTKO Industrial Arts If we ever saw Danny serious, We would say that we're delirious. Activities : F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2,4; Junior Standing Committee 3. EILEEN R. KRUTKO Commercial Eileen's nice as we all know. She'll have friends wherever she goes. Activities: Mike Staff 4; Cumberlander Staff 4; Com- me rcial Club 3,4; F.B.G. A. 3, 4; Chorus 4. TERRY LAIDLEY General Terry spends some time in France, Now he should give our girls a chance. Activities: Junior Red Cross 3,4; Chorus 3,4; Band 4. DOLORES ANN LESCAR Commercial Dolores never lacks something to say. She has a way of making everyone gay. Activities : Home Ec. Club 2, 3, 4; Sec. 4; F.B.G. A. 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Minstrel l,2,;Gym Program 3; Major- ette 1.2, 3,4; G, A. A. 4. JACK LITTEN General Here we have a mischievous lad, Always happy, never sad. 21 Academic Classical FLORENCE LONG Although she hasn't much to say, We'll miss her when she goes away. Activities: Jr. Classical League 2,3,4; Am. History Club 2,3,4. MARTHA LOUISE LUKOWSKY Commercial Never a care, never a worry, It seems that Marcy can never hurry. Activities: Probationary Library 1; Library Service Club 2, 3, 4 Secretary 4; Chorus 1; Gym Program 3. ROBERT LAWRENCE LUXNER Academic A worthy friend is Bob we say, We wish him luck along his way. Activities: Camera Club 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Foot- ball 2; Student Council 3; Chorus 4. ELIZABETH MATEYCHAK Commercial She is studious, she is neat, She is quiet, she is sweet. Activities: Jr. Standing Committee 3; Gym Program 3. LORETTA JEAN McCLARREN Commercial Big brown eyes and pretty blond hair, Jean's a friend beyond compare. Activities. Chorus 1,2; Commercial Club 3.4; Home Ec Club 4. ELMER JOE McDOWELL Commercial Elmer is sometimes a naughty lad, A little mischievous, but never bad. Activities: Chorus 3, 4. KATHLEEN McFARLANE General Peppy and so full of fun. More than a pal to everyone. Activities: Cheerleader 2, 3,4; Art Club 2; Science Club 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Gym Program 3; Chorus 3. 4. GENE McMINN General A short lad who's a little shy. We'll all remember he's a swell guy. Activities: Observation Post 1; Basketball 1; Wrestling 4. 22 SARAH ESTHER MITCHELL Commercial Always merry, never sad, Always busy, never bad. Activities: Probationary Library Club 3; Library Coun- cil 4; Home Ec. Club 4. CLARA MOSER Commercial Often seen but seldom heard, She rarely speaks more than a word. Activities: Scholastic Club 2, 3; Am. History Club 2, 3; Commercial Club 3,4; National Honor Society 4. DALE MUNDELL Academic Dale is one who likes to tease. He's full of fun, always at ease. Activities: Jr. Classical League 2, 3,4; Scholastic Club 2, 3; County Biology Test--Waynesburg 2; Asst. Band Director 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4 V. Pres. 4; Band 1,2,3, 4; All County Band 3,4; Western District Band 3,4; Wrestling 4; State Band 4. SIMONE ANN NEMAL Academic Simone is one swell gal, And to everyone a pal. Activities: G, A. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Science Club 2,3; Library Service Club 4; Chorus 2,3,4; Gym Program 3; Pinball Champs; Minstrel 2; Class Secretary 2; Jr. Red Cross 3,4; Band 2, 3,4; Probationary Library Club 4. FRED NOAK Industrial Arts Fred's one that can't be beat, Lads like him make the class complete. SHIRLEY NORRIS Commercial Shirley's a majorette who's really hep, That's because she's always in step. Activities: Band 3,4. JANET O'BRLAN Commercial Sweet, shy, and very neat, Janet's the kind that's hard to beat. Activities: Gym Program 3. EMILY PACI Commercial With face and figure like a dream, Emily is truly a beauty queen. Activities: Student Council 1; May Queen 2; Art Club 2; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Chorus 3,4; Probationary Library Council 3; G. A. A. 3,4; Commercial Club 3,4. 23 RICHARD ALBERT PHILLIPS In class he does not really slave. It is for other joys he craves. General FRANK RANDOLPH Industrial Arts A real hep cat as all can see. This describes Frank to a T . Activities: Band 1,2, 3.4; Wrestling 4. DONALD REEVES Academic Don will always get it done. Whether it's work or in fun. EUGENE REYNOLDS General Punchy is quite a boy, He make's like a real joy. Activities: Boys C Club 3.4; Student Council 4 V. Pres. 4; Football 1,2,3, 4; Basketball Mgr. 3. SANDRA REYNOLDS Commercial Here's a real friend to know, Whose spirits are never very low. Activities: F. B. G. A. 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Gym Program 3; Probationary Library 3; Library Council 4. GEORGE A SAVANICK Academic Having been so quiet in class. He is one we won't surpass. Activities; American History Club 3,4. HELEN ANN SHEFCHECK Commercial Happy-go-lucky carefree and gay, Helen's a pal you'll want everyday. Activities: Majorette 1,2; Chorus 1,2; Gym Program 3; G. A. A. 3,4; F.B.G. A. 3,4; Commercial Club 3,4; Home Ec. Club 3.4 V. Pres. 4; Mike Staff 4; Cumber- land 4; Minstrel 2. DELBERT ALLAN SLONEKER Academic A little mischievous but not bad, A very good dancer is this lad. Activities: Observation Post 2; Student Council 2,4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Boys C Club 2, 3,4; Junior Standing Committe 3; Jr. Red Cross 4. 24 Academic ERROL SMITH In most everyone's estimation, He's the kind that masters a situation. Activities: President of Class 1; Scholastic Club 2, 3; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Pres. 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4 Sec. 4; Minstrel 2; Am. History Club 2, 3,4; National Honor Society 4; All County Band 2,3; Orchestra 1,2, 3, 4. JOSEPH CLAUDE SMITH Academic Quite a lover is our Joe, When asked for a date they never say no. Activities : Football 1,2, 3, 4; F. C. A. 2,3,4; Jr. Red Cross 1,2, 3, 4 Pres. 3; Observation Post 2; Class Treasurer 2; Varsity C Club 4. DONALD R. SNOPIK Industrial Arts Don is never in a hurry. And never seems to have a worry. JOAN ILEANE STOCKDALE Academic With Jack, she is often seen, He is always in her dreams. Activities: Mike Staff 2; Junior Classical League 1,2, 3, 4; Sec. 3; G. A. A. 3,4 Vice Pres. 4; Gym Program 3; Pinball Champ 3. WILBUR EUGENE SWARTZ General While in school Pete may be slow, But outside he's on the go. Activities: Junior Red Cross 4. RICHARD SWIFT Academic He's not so studious, not so bad, But what would we do without this lad. Activities: Football 1,3. JO ANN SWIHART Academic Short in stature but not in friends. In latest fashion she sets the trend. Activities: Jr. Red Cross 3,4; Girls Gym Program 3; Chorus 1; G. A. A. 4. WILLIS E. SWIHART General To the girls he is a pest. But we still think he's one of the best. Activities: Football 1,2, 3, 4; W. P. I. A. L. Class B Champ 1952; Basketball 1,2; Track 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Wrestling 4; Observation Post 1. 25 SHIRLEY JEAN TEKELY Commercial Here's a girl who's very quiet. But when out can cause a riot. Activities: National Honor Society 4; American History Club 2, 3, 4 Treas. 3; G. A. A. 3, 4; Commercial Club 3,4; Chorus 3; Prob. Library Council 3; Gym Program 3; Pinball Champs 3. RUTH CATHERINE TIPPEN Academic Vim, vigor and pep, Keeps Ruthie right in step. Activities: All Saints High 1; Majorette 1,3,4; National Honor Society 4 Sec. 4; Jr. Red Cross 3,4 Pres 4; Commercial Club 3,4; Pinball Champs 3; Gym Program 3; F. B. G. A. 3,4; G. A. A. 4. SONDRA ANN TITUS Commercial A Coal Queen attendant she became, And rode the float to bring us fame. Activities: National Honor Society 4; Camera Club 1,2, 3. 4; Sgt. of Arms 2 Sec. 3; F. B. G. A. 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Gym Program 3; Chorus 3; Junior Red Cross 3, 4 Vice Pres. 4; Cheerleader 1,2. 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1; Cumberland Staff 3,4 Bus. Mgr. 4; Mike Staff 3,4; Pinball Champs 3,4; Junior Standing Committee 3; May Queen Attendant 2; Junior Classical League 1,2, 3,4; Coal Queen Candidate 4. MARY LOU TYMINSKY General She'8 a cheerleader who's full of pep. And her yells are really hep. Activities: Cheerleader 2, 3,4; Art Club 2; Commercial Club 3,4; Sec. 4; Gym Program 3; G. A. A. 4. JOAN A, VARGO Academic Never cross, never snappy. Always pleasant, always happy. Activities: G. A. A. 2,3,4; Scholastic 2,3,4; Junior Red Cross 3,4; Gym Program 3. BETTY RAE VIOL Commercial A lot of fun and a little bold. Folks like Betty never grow old. Activities: Jr. Red Cross 3,4 Sec 4; Girls Gym Pro- gram 3; Chorus 1; G. A. A. 2, 3. 4; Minstrel 2. JAMES D. WALTERS Academic A tall and handsome boy is Jim, For further proof just look at him. Activities: Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Football 1,2; Baseball 3, 4; Varsity C Club 3, 4; Camera Club 1,2, 3, 4 Pres. 4; Class Pres. 3; Student Council 4; Observation Post 1. EDWARD WIELKIEWICZ Academic If you like music hot or sweet, Eddie and trumpet can play that treat. Activities: Art Club 2; Camera Club 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Ass't Student Director 4; Wrestling 4; Orchestra 3,4; Vice Pres, of Class 4; Observation Post 1; Minstrel 2. 26 JOHN ARNOLD WILLIAMS Academic Without Joan there's something wrong, Because his thoughts of her are strong. Activities: Student Council 3; F. C. A. 1,2, 3, 4 Sec. 3,4 Pres. 4; Jr. Red Cross 2, 3, 4. DEVONNAH GAIL WILLIS Commercial Helpful, sweet and always around, A nicer girl couldn't be found. Activities: G. A. A. 3,4; Home Ec. Club 3,4; Pinball Champs 2, 3; Jr. Red Cross 3, 4 Treas. 4; F. B. G. A. 3,4; Gym Program 3; Commercial Club 3,4. RITA CAROLE WILLIS Academic A pretty blonde, that's really neat, And personality that's hard to beat. Activities: Pinball Champs 3; Junior Classical League 2, 3, 4 Treas. 3; Chorus 3, 4 Secretary 3; Junior Red Cross 3,4; Cumberlander Staff 3; Mike Staff 2; Gym Program 3; G. A. A. 2,3,4; May Queen Attendant 3; Class Secretary 4. ETHEL WILSON General To worry little, to study less, That's her idea of happiness. Activities: Chorus 3,4; Gym Program 3; Minstrel 2; Home Ec. Club 3,4. SHIRLEY ANN WOLFE Commercial She is full of pep and go. That's why we like Shirley so. Activities: Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Gym Program 3; Minstrel 1,2. THOMAS ERNEST WOLFF Commercial Tom's a boy with friends galore. He always claims there's room for more. Activities: Mike Staff 4; Cumberlander Staff 4; Chorus 3; Junior Classical League 1,2, 3,4 V. Pres. 4; Senior Standing Committee 4. FRANK ZALAR Academic Is he quiet? Well rather yes, But underneath, you'll never guess. Activities: Football Mgr. 4; Vice Pres. Class 1; Art Club 2. LORETTA ZUBAL Commercial Loretta's a girl who's full of fun. Friendly and nice to everyone. Activities: Commercial Club 3,4 Treasurer. 27 Who’s Senior Best Looking Emily Paci and Charles Bruce Class Clowns Janet Hillsman and Terry Laidley The Flirts Ruth Tippen and Tom Wolff Most Athletic Beverly Decker and Robert Colbert Best Personality Joan Vargo and Paul Baily 28 Senior Who Who’s Best Dressed Sandy Titus and Errol Smith Best Dancers Betty Barno and Del Sloneker Most Talented in Music Norma Jean Gabler and Robin Battaglini Most Shy Florence Dong and George Savanick Most Scholarly Clara Moser and Ronald Husk 29 G. Savanick G. Kowalewski T. Wolff D. Sloneker S. Journic B. Barno S. Wolfe C. Beatty D. Citrone 30 L. Fraacarelli 1945 M. L. Johnson 1943 S. Mitchell 1943 J. Bizub S. Nemal H. Shefcheck IQ46 31 Senior Standing Committee Look at the Birdie, Sandy Find the missing car Three stooges Enlisting, girls? Come a little closer Juniors John Rapchak, vice-president; Don Whipkey, treasurer; Karl Gdovka, president; Rosalie Zalar, secretary. Flower-Rose Colors-Blue and white Motto-Honor, Friendship, Loyalty We say farewell to you. Seniors, We will miss you in every way. The fun we had, your smiling face Will be with us for many a day. As you take your places in the world Wherever those places may be May luck, happiness, and friendship, too Follow you constantly. While traveling down the pathway of life If you need a helping hand Remember that we will always be Your friends from Cumberland. IN MEMORY OF OUR CLASSMATE Walter James Waters, aged 16 years, drowned Friday, July 3. 1953 at Tionesta, Pa. , while fish- ing in the Allegheny River. 33 Juniors ROOM 1 -A FIRST ROW: James Bradman. Warren Burrie, Bill Bober. Linda Flenniken, Nancy Gideon. Marcella Korl, Gary Forsyth, Ronald Dean. William Charnoki. SECOND ROW: Ronald Burch. Joseph Girgas, George Dodds. James Carter. Alvin Forsyth, James Austin. Charles Geisel, Mrs. Hartley. Karl Gdovka, John Rapchak, Arnold Reeves, Robert Henrish, Gloria Reagan, Nita Miller, Judy Lang, Mary Alice Nicholson, Robin Litton. Mr. Burchanti, Nelson Hess, Milos Krewasky, Frank Herczyk, Robert Gray, Robert Klysh, Keith Mordock, Clyde Johnson, Robert Randolph, Robert Lucas, Fred Muzydla. Thomas Novak. Robert Headley, Robert McLaughlin. Aloysius Jarek, Robert Hixon, Thomas Greenwood. Morgan McWilliams. Bill Reynolds, John Hawley, Deanna Randolph. ROOM 2 FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: 34 Juniors ROOM 5 . FIRST ROW: Shirley Latsnic, Shirley McMinn, Marilyn Leigh, Martha Lund, Mona Deems, Ann Marie Bizub. Mildred Helmick, Dolores Clark. Donna Austin, Barbara Fecik, Winifred Dorricott. SECOND ROW: Miss Griffith, Mary Hruska, Connie Floan, Deanna Cardelli. Phyllis Buday, Lynda Casner, Eleanor Bodnar, Miriam Hathaway, Geraldine Krosungcr, Dolores McPherson, Darlene Brashear. THIRD ROW: Jacqueline Lavins,Juanita Kyper, Marlene Kaputa, Lois Babyak, Emmalinc Cutwright Norma Fowler Wanda Arison, Mary Boggio, Joanne Hubecka. JoAnn Birch. Frances Bandish. ROOM 6 FIRST ROW: James Willis, Peggy Helmick, Clifford Teagarden, Samuel Phillips, Ethel Tittinich, Rosalie Zalar, Judy Williams, Loretta Zoldos, Betty Franks, Arlene Varesko. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Christopher, Alennia Stickles, John Townsend, Anthony Yandura, Lawrence Siko, James Gallagher, Arthur Smith, Don Whipkey, Joyce Urda, Frances Sudar. THIRD ROW: Maxine Roberts, Catherine Sprague, Winifred Utterback, Priscilla Yaros, Delores Sanner, Pearl Wielkiewicz, Frank Stehulak, Betty Udovich, Shirleine Treece, Lucille Wolfe, Mary Young, Mary Sanner. 35 Jr. Officers Standing Committee 36 Sunny Day!! Peek-a -Boo Happy Sponsor Thipping Thodath Homage to the Queen The Big Parade — Joyce Ann Urda Donald Whipkey A Regal Pair I crown you, Cinderella The Four Bara 38 Before After Sophomores Benny Rapchack, president; Eugene Nopwasky, treasurer; Shirley Ziros, secretary; Shirley Teagarden, vice-president Colors - Red and White Flower - Red Rose Motto - The success of tomorrow depends upon the preparation we are making today. Along the half way mark we pause To look behind and fore, To survey our accomplishments And see what lies in store. Much has been gained, there's more to do The goal seems far away We hope we get as far as you By our commencement day. A8 graduation day draws near We hate to say goodbye No matter where your paths may lead Remember us at Cumberland Hi. 39 Sophomores ROOM 7 FIRST ROW: Larry Mancini, Barry Barnhart, Bernice Danforth, Marilyn Calea, Patricia Buati, David Davidaon, Carol Hartley, Carolyn Hathaway, Dwain Ariaon, Jamei Kennedy. Dolores Kessler. SECOND ROW: Charles Kerr, Robert Clark. Joseph Cerqueira. Joel Gunnels, Eugene Barnhart, Nick Dittore, James Flenniken, Robert Grim, Robert Fuller, Donald Kalist, Lawrence Belan. THIRD ROW: Miss Steele, Robert Diehl, Eugene Ataman, Donald Decker, Franz Descaro, Jack Buskirk, Joan Carter, Pauline Cormack, Ruthann Farrier, Zeralda Brand, Della Mae Dean. ROOM 8 FIRST ROW: Eater McMinn, Patty Robinson. Mary Lou Mahle, Elizabeth Porembka, Beverly Randolph, Jacque- line Helmich, Russel Kirchner, Shirley Krause, Carol Rutkosky, Peggy Schrader, Nina Pascuzzo. SECOND ROW: Mr. O'Brochta, John Modrick, Michael Michlik, Ben Rapchak, Eugene Nopwasky, Michael Lucas. Robert McCann, Richard Reynolds, Robert Nichols, Charles Koroly, Rober Phillips. THIRD ROW: Leo Peksa, William Kowalewski, Dennie Mahle, Clark Rudolph, Walter Maskil, George Rush, Alan Rockwell, Bill Livingston, Dolores Rychtarsky, Patty Micenko, Dolores Mondichak, Garnet Norris 40 Sophomores ROOM 10 FIRST ROW: Shirley Ziros. Robert Yurie, Joyce Zappone, Thressa Woodring, Anna Marie Tekely, Paul Thomp- son, Sesler Titus, Joy Voytek, Agnes Yandura, Sondra Smith, Geraldine Swartz. SECOND ROW: Miss Wilson. Virginia Zappone, Jean Vaslavsky, Janet Shaffer, Ronald Smith, James Udovifh, Joseph Volchko, Paul Varesko, John Speck, Nancy Sokol, Allan Stuler. THIRD ROW: Dennis Smugle, John Stanik, Diana Volchko, Virginia Whalen, Bob Waine, Shirley Teagarden, Leonard Swift, Wenzel Zadell, Sharon Skupnick, Nancy Yarish, Bernard Zupancich, Patty Zappone. SEWING ROOM FIRST ROW: Ursula Hanko, Elma Ann Barber, Lois Clarchick, Connie Maslanka, Florence Henrish, Norma Krutko, Sara Harris, Lucille Aspey, Helen Dolansky, Dolores Alexander. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Gdovka, Dorothy Fabery, Bonnie Mahle, Naomi Birch, Genevieve Helmick, Betty Lawther, Joanne Journic, Joan Dudley. 41 Melody of Love Talking it over Tripping the light fantastic Does it take five to do one problem? ? Street Cleaners ! ! Waiting for the bell? Whats so interesting, boys? 42 Freshmen Leon Udovich, president; Mickey Smallich, treasurer; Jacqueline Yaros, vice president; Rita Cielensky, (not pictured) Colors-Blue and White Flowers-Red Carnation Motto-We strive until the goal is gained, then look for one still unattaincd. To the Senior class of fifty-five We Freshman say Adieu, We know you'll be a big success In everything you do. Effort was a trait of yours In all you took your part. In clubs, at games, just everything You worked with soul and heart. In your four years at Cumberland You did your best in all Our days were happy with you mates You answered every call. For the Freshman class, you've set a goal. Our ambitions you inspired. You strove toward worthwhile aims in school To them we now aspire. 43 Freshmen ROOM 9 FIRST ROW: Nancy Deems, Frank Cerqueira. Barbara Casner, Kathleen Conroy, Inez Coffman, Thomas Doty, Clarence Brewer, Edward Bizub, Fredrick Clark. Bonnie Ditko, May Clark. SECOND ROW: Mr. Doyle, Irene Barchanowicz, Lorena Clark, Michael Gazy, Harold Barnhart, William Cree, Edward Foyle, William Davidson, John Crago, Ivan Dudzinski, John Brodak, Mary Jane Frazier, Marlene Booze. THIRD ROW: Albert Garrison, William Areford, Nelson Gideon, Richard Gall, Robert Babyak, Harry Ells- worth, Richard Battisti, Raymond Diamond, Linda Callahagn. Ellen May Brand, Fredricka Ceasa- rone. ROOM 11 FIRST ROW: William Hancock, Janice Hawley, Brenda Henrish, Carol Johnson, Glenneta Leasurc, Richard Kalinowski, Priscella Lewandowski, Patricia Jordan, Mary Groves, Judith Horner, Margeret Kullan, Patricia Krajnak, Mary Livingston. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Baily, Kay Huntley, Kenneth Hugland, Joseph Lewis, Richard Huntley, Jack Kovach, Richard Krause, James Kelley, William Gray, Arthur Hamilton, Patricia Lang, Janet Grooms. THIRD ROW: Annett Johnson, Alice L igh, Diane Krovocheck, Lawrence Grimm, Ronald Johnson, Jess Kronk, Edward Hercyzk, John Hillsman, Kenneth Krajnak, Frederick Krause, Curtis Lang, Ann Hart, Jane Hart, Carolyn Leasure. 44 Freshmen ROW 1: Dorothy Moser, Joseph Muzdla, Sylvia Martin. Patricia Paci, Ruth Mitchell, Joseph Novesel, Margeret Rudolf, Connie McDonald, Janet Nichols, Stella Metz, Mona Nicholson. ROW I: Helen Menhart, Donald Mehal, Robert Rutosky, Robert Sanner. Joseph Majesky, John Patterson. Mr. Ciminel, Richard Phillips, Albert Scott, Donald Mondicheck, Neal Reynolds. Mary Ann McLaughlin. ROW 3: George Novotny, Doris Nickler, Paula Savanick, Mary Jane Maskill, Anna Prebonich, Marla Lunden, William Paris, Harry Nopwasky, Robert Norris, David McPherson, Joe Ann Scott, Ruth Elaine More- dock. ROOM 18 FIRST ROW: Ethel Viola, Patricia Sliger, Gary Swift, Richard Shimshock, Doris Townsend, Robert Tressler, Edwina Zalar, Shirley Solomon, Charlotte Sillet, William Young, Theresa Zappone, Joyce Uveges. SECOND ROW: Mr. Lapkowicz, Janet Wheeler, Rosemary Torok, Bert Titus, John Kensick, William Watters, Harry Stasko, Robert Swestyn, Leon Udovich, Carol Witt, Dolores Vargo, Mickey Smalich. THIRD ROW: Ronald Teagarden, Patricia Boofer, Joanne Tekavec, Joan Verona, William Jones, Roger Zackfia, Patricia Watona, Jacqueline Yaros.Emma Yoders, Katherine Tittnich, Carol Virgin. 45 47 ACTIVITIES Student Council ROW 1: Mary Livingston, Mary Hruska, Doris Townsend, Judy Williams. James Walters. Linda Flenniken, Robert Headly, Beverly Allison, Barry Barnhart, Dolores Alexander. ROW 2: Mr. Doyle. Garnet Norris, Sharon Skupnick. Delbert Sloneker, Mary Lou Johnson. Officers Looking back through the history of the school, we find that the student council had an early origin. However, it seems to have been discontinued and revived several times. The present student council is under the leadership of Mr. T. J. Doyle. The purpose of the council is to maintain and strengthen a dem- ocratic relationship between the student body and the faculty. There are sixteen members in the council, one representative chosen from each home room except the senior homerooms which are allowed two representatives. The council this year has participated in the following activities: a magazine campaign, a successful freshman customs program, several assembly programs, sweaterhops, and bake sales. Pins were awarded to the person who made the highest number of points in their class and belt buckles to the senior basketball and football players. Charles Bruce, President of the Student Body 50 Freshmen Research Organization FIRST ROW: Marla Lunden, Doris Nickler, Robert Diehl, Ruthann Farrier, Shirley Ziros, George Novotny, Bernice Danforth, Barry Barnhart, Lawrence Mancini. SECOND ROW: Mr. Doyle, Michael Gazy, George Rush, Thomas Greenwood, Keith Moredock, John Patterson, Walter Maskil, Sharon Skupnick, Aloysius Jerek, John Hillsman. The Freshman Research Organization is the most recently formed club in our high school. It was begun on February 5, 1953 by its present sponsor, Mr. Doyle. The club is primarily for freshmen who are interested in science, but upper- classmen may and do belong. Its main purpose is to apply scientific knowledge to everyday living. During the first year the club members' chief activity was that of constructing models and making reports on scientific subjects. These reports were then added to the club library where they are avail- able to anyone wishing to use them. This year the club is divided into committees; each involves a different field of science. These committees are each planning to enter one of the science fairs by submitting an entry to the field they represent. Star Gazers 51 Mike Staff Ronald Husk, Editor ROW 1; ROW 1: Shirley Ziros. Thomas Wolfe, Sondra Titus, Juanita Kyper, Eileen Krutko, Robin Litton, Rosalie Zalar, James Flenniken, Dolores Kessler, Russell Kirchner. ROW 2: Mr. Davis, Joyce Urda, Loretta Frascarelli, Donald Whipkey, Ronald Husk, Robert Lucas, Keith Moredock, Robert Hixon, Janet Hillsman. ROW 3: Helen Shefcheck, Doris Cutler, Beverly Decker. Robin Battaglini. Richard Brookes, Gloria Kowalewski Sally Hollis. The Mike, our school newspaper, was first published in 1933 by members of the student body. Since then it has been a continuous publication, being published at times both monthly and bi-monthly. Today the Mike with Mr. Davis as advisor is published monthly and contains such features as: school news sports, humor, and editorials. Students obtain membership by applying for such positions for which they feel qualified. The applicants are then screened by members of the faculty according to: scholastic rating, literary ability, dependability, and business management. The present size is fourteen pages which is an increase over the original size. Added features have made it necessary to increase the number on the staff which is now twenty six. Since considerable improvements have been made during the last twenty years it is the hope of the present staff to make such additional improvements which will make our Mike a bigger and better paper. 52 Junior Classical League ROW 1: ROW 2: ROW 3: The local chapter of the Junior Classical League was organized in 1946 by the present sponsor. Mis 8 Goodwin. Members are taken into the club if they have completed one year of Latin, and if their grades average B or higher. The present membership is approximately forty. Last year the club sent representatives to the State Junior Classical League Convention at Blairsville, Pennsylvania. At the convention, Joyce Urda was elected State Secretary and Ronald Husk, Delegate at Large. On April 15th and 16th, Miss Goodwin, Joyce Urda, Ronald Husk, Pearl Wielkiewicz, and Paul Baily will attend this year's State Convention at Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania. The present officers of the Junior Classical league are: Paul Baily, president; Ronald Husk, vice president; Jane Bizub, secretary; Loretta Frascarelli, treasurer. Betty Ann Porembka, Carolyn Hathaway, Florence Long, Juanita Kyper, Rita Willis. Norma Jean Gabler, Agnes Yandura, Ruth Farrier, Loretta Frascarelli, Carol Hartley, Bernice Danforth, Robin Litton, Ethel Tittnich. Miss Goodwin, Tommy Wolff, Paul Baily, Dale Mundell, Richard Balogh, Edward Greenward, Robert Hixon, Tommy Greenwood, Clyde Johnson, Ronald Husk, Elnor Bodnar. Zeralda Brand, Marlene Kaputa, Mary Boggie, Shirley Teagarden, Miriam Hathaway, Morgan McWilliams, Mary Lou Johnson, Joyce Urda, Patricia Busti, Joan Stockdale, Sally Jo Hollis, Chrysan Kaputa. 53 Miss Goodwin and her state officers National Honor Society ROW 1: Clara Moser, Norma Jean Gabler, Jean Bizub, Ruth Tippen, Mary Lou Johnson, Errol Smith, Lois Hugland. Loretta Frascarelli, Sondra Titus, Shirley Tekely. ROW 2: Richard Balogh, Beverly Decker, Gloria Kowalewski. Mr. Kerr, Ronald Husk, Robin Battaglini, Sally Hollis. The National Honor Society is sponsored by the National Association of Secondary-School Principals, a department of the National Ed- ucation Association. The Cumberland Township chapter was granted its charter on March 5, 1938. Mr. J. W. Kerr sponsors the society. The organization chooses its members on mer- its of scholarship, service, character and lead- ership. The group consists of fifteen percent of the senior class who excel in these qualities. The society sponsored a number of projects during the year in order to finance its annual excursion to Washington, D. C. The play, Let me Grow Up, was the prin- cipal project of the year. The sponsor of the society, Mr. J. W. Kerr has been a definite asset for his advice offered in each and every project. As a service to the school, a questionnaire is being prepared to be sent out to recent graduates of the school in order to obtain information which may result in aiding the direction of ac- tivities of the school. Raw Recruits 1954 N. H. S. Presents Let Me Grow Up After a hard day's work Griffith Productions Inc. Prompter Make believe furniture Producer, Director Lemonade and animal crackers What's wrong? Stage hands The Home Economics Club ROW 1: Lois Babyak, Winnifred Dorricott, Shirley McMinn, Mona Deems. Gloria Regan. Martha Lukowsky, Janet O'Brien. Margaret Schrader, Dolores Lescar, Barbara Fecik. Mary Alice Nicholson. Nita Miller. Joan Djakovich. ROW Z: Mrs. Gdovka, Deanna Cardilli, Mabel Glisan, Shirley Burkholder, Barbara Aspey, Charlotte Beatty, Sarah Mitchell, Deanna Randolph, Norma Kimmel, Doris Cutler, Dolores Buljat. ROW 3: Helen Shefcheck. Diane Citrone, Ethel Wilson, Devonnah Willis. Sandra Reynolds. Geraldine Kro- singer, Betty Barno, Shirleene Treece, Jean McClarren, Joanne Birch, Elizabeth Mateychak. Officers The Home Economics Club was organized in 1949 by Mrs. Margaret Gdovka, who has since then continued to sponsor the organization. The purpose of this club is to create more in- terest in home economics, to have a more worth- while leisure time activity, and to combine school activities with home life activities. To become eligible for membership, a girl is required to complete two years of home econom- ics. Activities of the club vary from year to year. This year the club went to see demonstrations given by the gas company. A trip to Pittsburgh gave an opportunity to see the Heinz Factory. Representatives from the electric and gas com- panies demonstrated stoves to all the home eco- nomics classes. Information gathered from such activities will be invaluable to future homemakers. When a girl has completed at least two years in the Home Economics Club, she is presented the club pin. If the girl completes only one year in the club, she is permitted to buy her pin. At present there are thirty-five members in the club. The officers for the 1954-1955 term are Betty Barno, president; Helen Shefcheck, vice president; Dolores Lescar, secretary; and Bar- bara Fecik, treasurer. 56 Nice Dishes American History Club ROW 1: Florence Long, Juanita Kyper, Ruthann Farrier, Dolores Clark, Mary Lxju Johnson, Shirley Ziros, Carol Hartley, Lois Hugland, Ethel Titnich, Carolyn Hathaway, Robin Litton. ROW 2: Mr. Palone, Richard Balogh, George Savanic, Clyde Johnson, Robert Gray, Ronald Husk. Donald Whipkey, Joan Carter, Miriam Hathaway. Patricia Busti. ROW 3: Errol Smith, Clifford Teagarden, Paul Baily, Michael Michlik, Charlotte Beatty, Keith Moredock, Robert Whalen, Shirley Tekely, Beverly Decker, Clara Moser, Dolores Kessler. Bernice Danforth. The aim of the American History Club is to re- tain the ideals for which our forefathers fought and died so bravely. To become a member one must have a high scho- lastic standing, be patrotic and show co-operation among fellow-students. The American History Club has numerous com- mittees, each of which has a special duty. Field trips are made occasionally for the purpose of ob- taining historical facts and information. Each year the club attends the Convention of the Pennsylvania Federation of Junior Historians, held at California State Teacher's College. In 1954, Pearl Wielkiewicz spoke on the subject, One Hun- dred Years of County Superintendents. The secre- tary, Clara Moser, gave an account of the club activities, and Ronald Husk was elected president of the Southwestern District of the Pennsylvania Federation of Junior Historians. This Old House 57 LQR GUARpS: C. Kaputa, J. Hillsman, C. Folan, J. Hubecka, W. Arison. MAJORETTES: A. M. Bizub. D Citrone D. Lescar. G. Norris. S. Norris. S. Nemal, B. Barno. N. J. Gabler. J. Djakovich. R. Tippen, L. Hug- land M. L Mahle, P. Yaros. D. Austin. J. Yaros. CLARINETS: R. Litton. E. Bodnar. S. Journic, S. Hollis. D Dean, N. Gideon. P. Savanick, K. Tittnich. M. Roberts. A. Hart, E. M. Brand. C. Hathaway, P. Lang N °k lnP’uWat0na' UTES: J- Lang’ M Hathaway SAXOPHONES: E. Smith. W. Charnoki. L. Belan. B. Wayne, . a Gazy, J. Hart, J. Udovich, W. Bober, R. Whalen. HORNS: M. Glisan. TRUMPETS: E. Wielkie- F,’ Randolph’ R Clark’ R- Gray, R. Kirchner, R. Gall, R. Swestyn, F. Dudzinski. T. Laidley, Z. Brand, R. Phillips, J. Carter. TROMBONES: R. Battaglini, R. Diehl, D. Battaglini. BARITONES: C. Lang, R. Smith N. Miller. BASSES: D. Mundell, L. Hart, B. Zupancich. DRUMS: T. Doty. G. Huntley, M. Kaputa, G. Forsythe.’ J. Burne. BELLS: J. Bizub, B. Allison, B. Mahle. BAND MANAGER:- R. Husk. 1954-55 Chorus FIRST ROW: Dorothy Sanner, Connie Maslanka, Emmaline Cutwright, Annette Johnson, Dolores Kessler, Rita Willis, Ethel Wilson, Patty Busti, Diane Citrone, Sally Hollis, Alice Leigh, Chrysan Kaputa. Joan Dud- ley, Della Mae Dean, Joyce Zappone, Shirley McMinn, Jean Bizub, Catherine Sprague, Dolores Lescar, Winifred Utterback, Ruth Moredock, Connie McDonald, Shirley Wolfe, Jane Hart, Priscilla Lewan- dowski, Patty Jordan, Norma Jean Gabler, Eileen Krutko, Jacqueline Yaros, Beverly Allison. SECOND ROW: Linda Casner, Anna Marie Tekely, Ann Prebonich, Donna Austin, Shirley Ziros, Patty Paci, Inez Coffman, Nancy Gideon, Lois Clarchick, Rosemary Torok, Nancy Yarish, Mickey Smalich, Frances Bandish, Sylvia Journic, Joanne Djakovich, Kay Huntley. Elma Ann Barber, Marilyn Cales, Char- lotte Sillett, Naomi Birch, Kay Conroy, Leonore Gazy, Barbara Casner, Deanna Randolph, Mae Clark. Irene Barchanowicz, Mary Jane Maskil, Dolores McPherson, Kay McFarlane, Simone Nemal, Emily Pad, Margaret Rudolph, Judy Horner, Sylvia Martin, Mona Nicholson, Lucille Wolfe, Juanita Kyper, Martha Lund, Carol Johnson, Ginger Huntley, Eleanor Bodnar, Joanne Journic, Mary Ann McLaughlin, Patty Lou Robinson, Doris Grooms, Ursula Hanko, Norma Krutko, Ellen May Brand, Ann Hart, Zerelda Brand, Priscilla Yaros. THIRD ROW: Mike Lucas. Robert Whalen, Dale Mundell, William Charnoki, Robin Battaglini, Edward Wielkie- wicz, Clark Rudolph. Errol Smith, Gary Forsythe, Bernard Zupancich, Richard Gall, Robin Litton, Curt Lang, Lawrence Belan, James Udovich, Joseph Girgas, Terry Laidley, Robert Luxner, Elmer McDowell. Band Officers SEATED: A. Bixub, N. Gabler, B. Allison, L. Hugland STANDING: R. Battaglini, E. Wielkiewics, D. Mundcll, E. Smith, J. Djakovich The Band The Cumberland Township High School Band is one of the most active groups of the school. Directed by the very capable Mr. Battaglini, the band performs intricate drills during the half-time show of the foot- ball games, home or away. The band has also participated in many parades including the Tournament of Bands Parade at Kenny wood where it was ranked very highly by the judges. The band takes part in many as- semblies and pep rallies where it is always well received by the student body. The members' ability to play anything from modern jazz to heavy classical compositions is proved at the Annual Spring Music Festival, which is the climax of a successful music season. The band is always well represented at the All-County Band, and usually several members are selected to attend the Western District Pennsylvania Band. Sometimes, a member is chosen to attend the All-State Band which reflects greatly on the band and the director. The majorettes and color guards also play an important part in the appearance of the band. The color guard has the distinction of being the only local group carrying three flags, the school, the state, and the national flag. The majorettes perform precision timed drills and dances at all band functions, which add color, spirit and glamour to the band. Chorus Officers Errol Smith, Norma Gabler, Dale Mundell, Diana Citrone 60 Future Business GirW of America ROW 1: Sondra Titus, Dolores Lescar, Beverly Allison, Lois Hugland, Eileen Krutko, Doris Cutler, Janet Hillsman, Ruth Tippen, Devonnah Willis, Dolores Buljat. ROW 2: Miss Griffith. Diana Citrone. Helen Shefcheck, Sandra Reynolds, Leonore Gazy, Gloria Kowalewski, Beverly Decker, Betty Barno, Jean Bizub. Officers The Future Business Girls of America was organized by Mrs. Elizabeth Ross Mitchell, for the purpose of teaching future secretaries how to properly dress and act, how to apply for a job, and to learn the duties of a secretary. Any girls taking the commercial course who have had one year of shorthand and two years of typing may join this club by requesting membership stat- ing their purpose for joining the club. Any girl who joins the club must be willing to give her time and service to aid teachers in their work. Upon ad- mission to the club, she must be willing to co- -operate with the regular members in all forms of initiation. Any member of this organization, who does not abide by the constitution and the by-laws, can be dropped from the club by majority vote of the club, after having received a warning notice signed by the president, sponsor, and the secretary. The officers guiding the club's activities for this year are Betty Barno, president; Diana Citrone, vice president; Dolores Buljat, treasurer; and Beverly Decker, secretary. 61 Teachers' Secretaries The Junior Red Cross ROW 1: Sandra Titus, Marilyn Leigh, Norma Jean Gabler, Joan Stockdale, Judy Lang, Ann Marie Bizub, Nita Miller, Rosalie Zalar, Loretta Zoldos, Joanne Swihart, Gloria Reagan, Shirley Latsnic, Mary Lou Mahle. ROW I: Miss Wilson, Anthony Medunic, Robin Litton, Jack Williams, Pete Swartz. Delbert Sloneker, Milton Barn- hart, Joe Smith, Robert Klysh, Larry Siko, Keith Mordock, Terry Laidley, Doris Cutler, Betty Viol. ROW 3: Marlene Kaputa, Joan Vargo, Ruth Tippen, Paul Baily, Simone Nemal, Aloysius Jarek,Daniel Krutko, Morgan McWilliams. Robert Whalen, John Hawley, Loretta Frascarelli, Rita Willis. Devonnah Willis, Lois Hugland. Officers The Junior Red Cross was organized several years ago under the direction of Miss Baily. The club is now under the supervision of Miss Wilson and the following officers: President, Ruth Tippen; Vice president, Sandy Titus; Secretary, Betty Viol; Treasurer, Devonnah Willis. Anyone can join the club as long as he is able to attend each meeting and willing to be of service At present the membership of the club is forty- -three. The slogan of the club is We Serve Others. In carrying out this slogan the club has sent gift boxes to children over seas, Christmas cards and de- corations to the Green Hill and Curry Homes at Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. The only additional activity this year was a visit to the Greater Pitts- burgh Airpost and Phipps Conservatory. Doing a Good Deeds 62 Camera Club ROW 1: Edward Wielkiewicz, Mary Boggio, Richard Kalinowski, Robert Waine, Michael Lucas, James Walters, Robert Diehl, Joel Gunnels, Bert Titus, Russell Kirchner. ROW 2: Mr. Gavlak, Joyce Urda, Donald Whipkey, Ronald Husk, Robert Luxner, John Speck, Mickey Smalich, Linda Callaghan, Edwina Zalar, Ronald Dean. ROW 3: Mary Hruska, Anthony Medunic, Edward Herczyk, Robert McLaughlin, Robert Hixon, James Gomez, Ronald Burch, Sherwin Georgalas, 'Ihomas Novak, Sandy Titus. Officers 63 The Camera Club was organized in the fall of 1947 by the present sponsor, Mr. Gavlak, who has since then kept a very active organization going. In the club the members learn how to take pictures, develop negatives, make prints, en- large. tint, and mix the chemicals used in this work. The membership of the club is kept around thirty. Freshmen interested in joining the club are voted in by the members in the organization at that time. The requirement for the first year of member- ship is to take a picture with natural lighting, to load a role of film in a camera, to load film tank, to develop film, to make and develop contact print, to rinse and squeeze a print, and to clean trays, and tank. These requirements must be completed within a nine week period in order to retain mem- bership. Second-year requirements are to complete all the requirements of the first year, to take a pic- ture with a flash bulb or other artificial lighting, and to prepare a short-stop, developer, and hypo. In the third year of membership, the require- ments are to complete all requirements of the first and second years, to enlarge a picture and develop same, and to tint a print. Requirement for seniors is to have all the re- quirements of the first three years completed, and in addition, to write athesis on some phase of tech- nical information from a list supplied by the sponsor. During field trips, the club members are taken through photographic studios, displays of outstand- ing pictures of national and world photographers are seen in the museum, and they are given the opportun- ity to take pictures of suitable photographic subjects. The members are encouraged to submit pictures in high school contests, and also to display their own exhibits of pictures on the bulletin board. Varsity C Club ROW 1: Robert Headly, Eugene Reynolds, Paul Baily, Harry Ellsworth, Milos Krewasky, Delbert Sloneker, Robert Colbert, William Rohland, John Rapchak, Duane Horkey. ROW 2: Carl Gdovka, Donald Whipkey, Joseph Smith, Mr. Stuvek, Eugene Nopwasky, James Walters, Michael Lucas, Arthur Smith, Ben Rapchak, Joseph Volchko, Frank Herczyk. 64 Future Craftsman of America ROW 1: ROW 2: The Future Craftsman of America, as an official organization, began with the adoption of a con- stitution at a national organization meeting held in Detroit, Michigan, November 6, 1936. After World War II the national headquarters were dis- continued. Now there is no national organization. Just a few of the schools in Pennsylvania have the F, C. A, as a club. In the future the club plans to get all the schools in the district that have an in- dustrial arts department to join together into one complete unit. Much credit is due to Mr. Vail for a very active club and for its high ideals and purposes. The club has been privileged to take a trip to Cleveland where they visited the White Motor Com- pany and the Kholer Manufacutring Company, to Pittsburgh to H. J. Heinz Company, the Continen- tal Can Company and to Donora where they visited the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Steel Mills. The club has visited the Crucible mine and many other places of industry. Plans are now in the making to visit such places which would be of interest to the club. To become a member of the club a boy must take the Industrial Arts Course and maintain an average of B or better in that subject. After a member is elected into the organization he must maintain at least an average of B, and he must not miss more than three consecutive meetings without a legal ex- cuse. He can be expelled by failing to maintain his average, or for improper conduct on a trip or for losing interest in club work. In order to help finance the club activities, the club group is making plans this year to refinish and repair furniture for anyone in the community desiring such work. Officers Admiring the new machine ROW 3: Edward Herczyk, Charles Koroly, Albert Scott. Robert Headly, Anthony Medunic, Milos Krewasky, Ray Diamond, Thomas Novak, Barry Barnhart, Richard Kalinowski. Mr. Vail, Frank Stehaulk, Frank Zalar, Joe Smith, Jack Williams, John Modrick. Malcolm Michlick, Ben Rapchak, Daniel Krutko. Delbert Whoolery, Duane Horkey, James Bradman, John Durco, Bill Reynolds, Sherwin Georgalas, Karl Gdovka. 65 Girls’ Athletic Association ROW 1: Beverly Allison, Betty Viol, Jean Bizub, Doris Cutler, Beverly Decker, Lois Hugland, Mary Lou Johnson, Shirley Tekely, Sondra Titus, Simone Nemal, Dolores Lescar. ROW 2: Miss Baily, Kay McFarlane, Lenore Gazy, Ruth Tippen, Gloria Kowalewski. Janet Hillsman, Loretta Frascarelli, Helen Shefcheck, Devonnah Willis, Rita Willis. ROW 3: Joanne Swihart, Sylvia Journic, Joan Vargo, Dolores Buljat, Diane Citrone, Betty Barno, Joanne Djakovich, Norma Jean Gabler, Mary Lou Tyminsky, Joan Stockdale, Ginger Huntley, Emily Paci. The Girls' Athletic Association is one of the old- est and one of the most active clubs in school. Miss Baily is the present sponsor of the organization. The purpose of the club is to administer girls' athletics in such a way as to provide opportunities for all girls at Cumberland to participate in both competitive and noncompetitive athletics within our school. The club also provides a variety of athletic activities for girls to stimulate interest in wholesome recreation and to introduce ideals of good sportsmanship. The membership of the club is approximately eigh- ty girls. Any girl can become a member if she earns 125 points by participating in noon games, by volunteering for duties in gym class, and by taking part in programs sponsored by the club. After becoming a member, she receives a club emblem. A block letter C is earned by accumula- ting 250 points, and a gold pin, for accumulating 300 points. Points must be earned every year to re- main in the club. If a member misses three con- secutive meetings without a valid excuse, she is dropped from the club. The club sponsors such activities as noon games, dancing, and the most colorful event of the year. May Day. This year the club initiated the Valen- tine's Day Dance, and hopes to make it an annual event. The officers guiding the club's activities this year are: Jean Bizub, president; Joan Stockdale, vice-president; Gloria Kowalewski, Treasurer; and Joyce Urda, Secretary. Country Hoe-Down 66 Girls9 Athletic Association i ° r on Y i n Arkf).n A A ROW 1: Judy Lang, Mary Nicholson, Elizabeth Porembka, Bernice Danforth, Norma Krutko, Mary Lou Mahle, Nancy Yarish, Ursula Hanko, Mary Boggio, Judy Williams. Marilyn Leigh, Dolores Alex- ander, Ethel Tittnich. Ann Marie Bizub. ROW Z: Miss Baily, Theresa Woodring, Dolores McPherson, Dolores Kessler, Connie Folon, Joyce Urda, Nancy Sokol, Miriam Hathaway, Alennia Stickles, Geraldine Krosunger, Genevieve Helmick, Joan Carter. ROW 3: Joyce Zappone, Zerelda Brand, Elma Ann Barber, Carol Hartley, Carolyn Hathaway, Shirley Tea- garden. Rosalie Zalar. Agnes Yandura. Joanne Journic, Jacqueline Lavins, Joanne Hubecka, Patty Zappone, Joan Dudley, Priscilla Yaros, Lucille Aspey. Runners -up 67 Library Service Club ROW 1: Phyllis Buday, Lois Babyak, Ethel Tittnich, Martha Lukowsky, Sandra Reynolds. ROW 2: Simone Nemal, Mrs. Crago, Sarah Mitchell. Probationary Library Club ROW 1: Deanna Cardilli. Patricia Busti, Nita Miller, Catherine Spragues, Mary Sanner. ROW 2: Dorothy Fabery, Mrs. Crago, Joan Dudley, Loretta Zoldos. 68 Officers Next year we'll be looking over your shoulder. Library Service Club The origin of the Library Service Club dates back to nineteen forty-four, when the or- ganization was under the name of the Library Council. Miss Coodwin, a part time Li- brarian, was the club sponsor. In September, nineteen forty-eight, Mrs. Crago became the new sponsor and also our first full time librarian. The Library Service Club, at the present time, is composed of a group of seven girls who strive to make the library ready for the students' wants and needs. Previously, there were more members, but due to the lack of space in the library, the membership is limited. The principal requirement for membership is one year of faithful service in the Pro- bationary Library Club in which membership is based on honesty, loyalty, service, and regularity of attendance. Having satisfactorily served for one year on the Probationary Library Club, the candi- date's name is placed on the eligibility list. The members of the Library Service Club then vote into their organization the candidate who has the necessary qualifications and who has presented a letter of recommendation from a teacher. Repairing books, typing, dusting, washing windows, clipping newspapers, putting a- way books and magazines and other small but important tasks are the activities of the club. Each girl is required to work two days a week in order to keep membership. Members of the organization receive a club pin after one semester of service. Follow- ing the elections in May, each senior member is awarded letters and stripes which signi- fy the number of years of service. 69 Mary lloggio, Mary Lou Tyminaky, Emily Paci, Kathleen McFarlene, Sondra Titua, Joyce Urda. Anna Prebonich, Patricia Paci, Loia Clare hick. Elisabeth Porcmpka. Bernice Danforth. Judy Wiliiama. 70 SPORTS Football ROW 1: Donald Mondichak, Delbert Whoolery. Bill Livingston, Ben Rapchak, Donald Whipkey, Milos Krewasky, Duane Horkey, Charles Bruce. Frank Herczyk, Robert Henrish, Robert Tressler, Larry Mancini. ROW 2: William Bober, Michael Lucas, Joe Smith, Eugene Nopwasky, Robert Colber, Karl Gdovka, John Rapchak, Eugene Reynolds, Paul Baily, Arthur Smith, Joseph Volchko, Anthony Boggio, Joseph Girga8, Clyde Johnson. ROW 3: Coach, Mr. Lapkowicz, Joseph Lewis, Jack Kovach, Leon Udovich, Barry Barnhart, William Gray, Bill Reynolds, Robert Phillips, Dennis Smuggle, Allen Rockwell. Richard Kalinowski. Fred Clark, Coach, Mr. Stuvek. ROW 4: Coach, Mr. O'Brochta, Sesler Titus, Duane Arison, William Kowalewski, Paul Thompson, Harry Nopwasky, Richard Battisti, Bill Rohland, Harry Ellsworth, David McFerson. Edward Herczyk, Frank Cerqueira, Joe Cerqueira, Nick Ditore, Frank Zalar. Football After two years of undefeat, the Cumberland Mikes came up with a small, inexperienc- ed, but spirited team. With only six lettermen back from the previous year the outlook for the 1954 season was unpredictable. Under the able leadership of head coach, Mr. Fred Stuvek, assisted by Mr. Anthony O'Brochta and Mr. Victor Lapowicz, the difficult task of building a team around the re- turning lettermen was begun. After three weeks of hard practice the team faced its first foe of the season, the South Unior Blue Devils, who traveled to the Mikes stamping grounds. The Mikes were handed their first loss in two years. 72 On the first away game of the season, the Mikes were handed a crushing blow by the Carnegie Little Tartans. It was the first time in the last twenty-nine games that the Mikes failed to score in a ball game. The Mikes fought bravely and held the game scoreless for the first quarter, but the Little Tartans struck paydirt in the second quarter to take the lead in the ball game. Before the first half ended, the Little Tartans scored again andled 12-0 at half time. Carnegie scored again in the third quarter to up the score 19-0. The final score was made in the last quarter to climax the game 26-0 in favor of Car- negie . In the third game of the season the Mikes bowed to Masontown for their third defeat. The Masontown Gunners started in the first half to run the score to 25-0 in their favor. Their final score came in the third period to make the score 31-0. However the Mikes rallied in the fourth quarter to score two touchdowns. Pete Reynolds intercepted a Gun- ner pass and tramped for 60 yards to score. A little later, Duane Horkey returned a punt for 50 yards for the Mikes final score. The Mikes lost a heart breaker Friday, October 8, at the Mapletown field; 8-6. The Maples scored first in the second quarter on an end run, but they failed to make the ex- tra point. The Mikes then drove down the field and Serb Krewsky crashed over for the six point tally. The Mikes failed in the extra point try. The tie breaker came when the Maples cornered Gus Gdovka in the end zone, blocked his kick, and recovered for a two point safety. The half time score was Cumberland 6, Mapletown 8. The game was a thriller all the way. It ended with the Mikes on the Maples 1 yard line after a brilliant passing display by Krewasky and receiving by Arkie Smith, Ben Rapchak and Eugene Nopwasky. The whistle blew and the Mikes had lost its fourth straight game. The first Coal Bowl game was played here Saturday evening, October 16, after being postponed by rain on Friday afternoon. Saturday's game was the twenty-sixth game be- tween the two rival schools. The Mikes have won twelve, the Jeffs ten, four have ended in ties. The Mikes battled bravely, but were overpowered by the Jefferson Rockets. The Jeffs scored one T.D. in the first quarter, two in the second, and one in the fourth. For the first time in ten years the Mikes failed to win over the Waynesburg Red Raiders. The county-seaters and the Mikes met on the Mikes home field. The Mikes scored in the second quarter of play on a brilliantly executed fake by Benny Rapchak and Red Ellsworth on a punt return. The Raiders scored their touchdowns late in the second and third quar- ters. It was the Mikes sixth defeat of the season. The Mikes posted their first wm of the season when they defeated the Mt. Morris Black Hawks 21-6. The scoring honors went to Duane Horkey. Joe Volchko, Mike Lucas and an extra point by Red Ellsworth. Mt. Morris scored their only tally in the third quarter. In the final game of the season the Mikes were handed on a 25-6 set back by Bethlehem Joint. The Bulldogs scored on the first, second, and twice in the third while the Mikes only score came when Don Whipkey carried the ball around the end for 19 yards. With many of this years lettermen returning for the coming season the Mikes are look- ing forward to a more successful program. 73 Head Mentors Hard-hitting Line 74 Bench Supervisors What are you waiting for? One, two, three, four Bottoms Up Going, Going-----------------------------------Gone Basketball ROW 1: William Bober. Thomas Novak. Arthur Smith. James Walters. Delbert Sloneker. Milos Krewasky. Robert Klysh. ROW 2: Barry Barnhart, Allan Rockwell, Joe Cerqueira, Eugene Nopwasky, Michael JLucas, Robert McCann, Eugene Barnhart, Ben Rapchak, Coach, Mr. Lapowicz. The Mikes this year under a new coach, Mr. Lapkowicz, enjoyed a fairly successful season winning 4 and losing 18. The year was a rebuilding one for the Mikes with only two holdovers from the 1954 squad. The Mikes had several close games, losing two to Waynesburg by 1 and 3 points, beating Mapletown by one, and losing one to Jefferson by 3 points. The Mikes big gun was Jim Walters, who in mid-season set a WPIAL record for scoring the most points in a game by accumulative 60 points against West Beth. This set a new Greene County record with 512 in the season of play. The previous Greene County record was 509 set by the Mikes' Norbert Schifko in 1953. Jim also led Section 18 in scoring with 362 points. From the varsity squad the Mikes will lose Jim Walters, Del Sloneker, and Robert Klysh. The returning lettermen are: Arkie Smith, Rusty Novak, and Milos Krewasky. The Junior Varsity enjoyed a better season winning 11 and losing 11 under coach Lapkowicz. 76 Individual Scoring Player F. G. FIs. Ave. per game Total pts J. Walters 204 104 23. 3 512 A. Smith 61 51 7. 9 173 M. Krewasky 40 34 5. 4 114 D. Sloneker 35 22 5. 1 92 T. Novak 26 16 3. 4 68 W. Bober 17 12 5. 7 46 R. Klysh 11 19 4. 5 41 E. Barnhart 9 6 6. 0 24 R. Colbert 3 3 2. 2 9 M. Lucas 3 3 1. 3 9 J. Cerquiera 0 2 2.0 2 R. Headly 0 0 0 0 E. Nopwasky 0 0 0 0 Season’s Record xCumberland 31 Brownsville 52 xCumberland 39 Waynesburg 40 xCumberland 52 Pt. Marion 91 xCumberland 42 Canonsburg 57 xCumberland 34 Brownsville 77 xCumberland 53 Waynesburg 56 xCumberland 44 California 67 xCumberland 55 South Union 68 ♦Cumberland 61 Mapletown 59 ♦Cumberland 54 Ellsworth 53 ♦Cumberland 38 Jefferson 51 ♦Cumberland 80 West Bethlehem 53 ♦Cumberland 46 Bethlehem Joint 74 ♦Cumberland 29 Centerville 56 ♦Cumberland 47 Bentleyville 60 ♦Cumberland 50 Mapletown 56 ♦Cumberland 53 Ellsworth 65 C umbe r land 55 Jefferson 58 ♦Cumberland 88 West Bethlehem 41 ♦Cumberland 34 Bethlehem Joint 62 ♦Cumberland 55 Centerville 82 ♦Cumberland 50 Bentleyville 59 W L Pet. Mikes 4 18 . 182 xExhibition Games 77 ♦Section Games Flying Low Get out o' here Sink it, Serb Nice form ? Where's the rest of the team? Look out below Baseball 1954 AB H R E Ave. Moslin 19 4 2 3 .211 Shaffer 35 11 10 1 . 314 Gdovka 33 10 12 3 . 303 Sloneker 35 10 6 2 . 286 Colbert 35 13 6 1 . 371 Krutko 25 5 4 2 . 200 Haught 21 7 9 2 . 333 Walters 20 4 5 1 . 200 Krewasky 29 6 5 5 . 207 Rohland 12 3 4 0 . 250 A. Smith 9 0 1 2 . 000 B. Rapchak 4 0 0 0 . 000 J. Rapchak 1 0 0 0 . 000 Bober 0 0 0 0 .000 Klysh 0 0 0 0 .000 Baily 0 0 0 0 . 000 Johnson 1 0 0 1 .000 Townshend 1 1 0 0 .000 Barnhart 0 0 0 0 .000 Pitching W L SO BB Pet. Sloneker 3 3 26 12 . 500 Rohland 2 1 9 2 . 667 Rapchak 0 1 8 7 . 000 Klysh 0 0 1 2 .000 Colbert 0 0 1 1 . 000 ♦Bethlehem Joint 4 Baseball Cumberland 0 ♦Jefferson 6 Cumberland 4 Center Twp 4 Cumberland 17 ♦Ca lifornia 2 Cumberland 4 Waynesburg 2 Cumberland 1 ♦Bethlehem Joint 5 Cumberland 1 Maple town 6 Cumberland 11 Waynesburg 3 Cumberland 10 Maple town 1 Cumberland 13 T-Bethlehem Joint 4 Cumberland 3 I-Center Twp 0 Cumberland 9 ♦Exhibition Games T -WPIA L play off game I-forfeit Won Cumberland 6 Lost Pet. 5 . 545 79 Wrestling ROW 1: Morgan McWilliams, Clark Rudolph, Steve Fabery, Joseph Volchko. Robert Hixon, George Dodds, Donald Reeves, Frank Randolph. ROW 2: Mr. O'Brochta, William Hancock, Clarence Brewer, Sessler Titus, Dwaine Arison, Gary For- sythe, Larry Mancini, Edward Bizub, Robert Nichols. ROW 3: Robert Waine, John Rapehak, Frank Herczyk, Sherwin Georgalas, Richard Reynolds, Harry Ellsworth, Joseph Lewis, Albert Scott. WRESTLING RETURNS TO CUMBERLAND HIGH For the first time in more than a decade Cumberland Township High School entered a wrestling team in district mat circles with Mr. Anthony O'Brochta, former heavyweight champion of Jefferson, as coach. Wrestling was a major sport here from about 1932 until discontinuation during the war about 1942 under the coaching of Frank Bonifield. In the first match of the season the Mike Matmen traveled to Mapletown to meet a strong Maple Leaf team. The only boys who won points for Cumberland Hi were Bill Hancock (88), who pinned his man, and Clark Rudolph (138) who won a decision over his opponents. The final score was 44-8 in favor of Mapletown. 88-Bill Hancock (C) pinned Hare 95-Molek (M) pinned Ed Bizub 103-Chory (M) pinned Gary Forsythe 112-Minor (M) pinned Morgan McWilliams 120-Gregan (M) pinned Harry Ellsworth 127-Osborne (M) pinned Pete Lewis 133-Whipkey (M) decisioned Frank Randolph 138-Clark Rudolph (C) decisioned Moser 145-Basiorhe (M) decisioned Bob Hixon 154-Cree (M) pinned Sherwin Georgalas 165-Black (M) pinned Steve Fabery 185-Lewis (M) pinned Joe Volchko In the second match of the season the Mike matmen traveled to Scott Township to meet their wrestlers. 80 The Mikes made it a real battle, but came out the losers, being outscored 29-24. 88-Morris (S) pinned Bill Hancock 95-Galloway (S) decisioned Ed Bizub 103-Morris (S) pinned Arison 112-Backus (S) pinned Morgan McWilliams 120-Day (S) decisioned Harry Ellsworth 127-Pete Lewis (C) decisioned Erksa 133-Frank Randolph (C) pinned Fortunato 138-George Dodds (C) pinned Foster 145-Bob Hixon (C) pinned Blumkosky 154-Group (S) pinned Sherwin Georgalas 165-Steve Fabery (C) pinned McFarland 185-Mendryzchi (S) decisioned Joe Volchko On January 29, the Mike grapplers had their first chance to perform before a home crowd. However, the opponent was Jefferson, a strong team, and they went down to a 49-12 loss. Bill Hancock (88) and Steve Fabery (165) were able to pin their foes for the Cumberland for the 12 points. 88-Hancock (C) pinned Mylan 95-Dollar (J) pinned Ed Bizub 103-Rumble (J) pinned Duane Arison 112-Dollar (J) pinned Morgan McWilliams 120-Huffman (J) pinned Harry Ellsworth 127-Zetti (J) decisioned Frank Randolph 133-lams (J) pinned Pete Lewis 138-Black (J) decisioned George Dodds 145-Ferencak (J) decisioned Bbo Hixon 154-Fischer (J) pinned Don Reeves 165-Steve Fabery (C) pinned Virgili 185-Gower (J) pinned Joe Volchko The Mike squad, in the next match, met the Mapletown Maple Leafs here and again lost, by a score of 49-8. The Mike's only points were made by Duane Arison (10 3) who won his match by a de- cison, and Frank Randolph who won his match by a fall. Bill Hancock, (88), who was previously undefeated, was pinned. 88-Molek (M) pinned Bill Hancock 95-Huggins (M) pinned Ed Bizub 103-Duane Arison (C) decisioned Chory 112-Minor (M) pinned Morgan McWilliams 127-Osborne (M) pinned Pete Lewis 133-Frank Randolph (C) pinned Whipkey 138-Robinson (M) pinned George Dodds 145-Basiorke (M) decisioned Bob Hixon 154-Cree (M) pinned Don Reeves 165-Black (M) pinned Steve Fabery 185-Lewis (M) pinned Joe Volchko The Cumberland wrestlers traveled to Dry Tavery, for the next match, to meet the highly rated Jefferson Rockets. The Rockets lived up to their rating and took the match 49-8. 88-Politz (J) decisioned Bill Hancock 95-Dollar (J) pinned Ed Bizub 103-Rumble (J) pinned Duane Arison 112-J. Dollar (J) pinned Morgan McWilliams 120-Huffman (J) pinned Harry Ellsworth 81 127-Zetti (J) pinned Pete Lewis 133-Frank Randolph (C) pinned Grasha 138-Black (J) decisioned Clark Rudolph 145-McMannis (J) decisioned George Dodds 154-Fischer (J) pinned Bob Hixon 165-Gower (J) pinned Sherwin Georgalas 185-Don Reeves (C) decisioned Lemley Scott Township High School came to Carmichaels Feb. 8 to meet the Mike wrestlers, who had victory in their minds; but the Mikes weren't strong enough and they fell to a 24-21 loss in a thriller. In the next to the last match of the season the Waynesburg High School B squad came to the school for a match with our wrestlers. The boys from Cumberland showed real wrestling ability and won all the matches, but two. The final score was 40-12 in favor of Cumberland. 88-Bill Hancock (C) decisioned Remaley 95-Sigley (W) pinned Ed Bizub 103-Duane Arison (C) decisioned Staggers 112-Berryhill (W) pinned Morgan McWilliams 120-Harry Ellsworth (C) decisioned Moor 127-Pete Lewis (C) decisioned Byard 133-Clark Rudolph (C) pinned Simmons 138-George Dodds (C) decisioned Caroll 145-Bob Hixon (C) pinned Fox 154-Dick Reynolds (C) pinned Tennant 165-Steve Fabery (C) pinned Phillip 185-Joe Volchko (C) pinned Cumpston On March 1, the Cumberland Hi wrestlers traveled to Waynesburg for the last match of the season to meet their B squad again. This time Waynesburg used four varsity wrestlers and they proved the margin as the Red Raiders won the match 39-19. Dodds (138) and Volchko (185) won pins, Steve Fabery (165) had no opponent, and Pete (127) gained a decision for the Mikes. 88-Remaley (W) decisioned W. Hancock 95-Sigley (W) pinned Ed. Bizub 103-Corbett (W) pinned D. Arison 112-Barclay (W) pinned M. McWilliams 120-Wright (W) won by default over H. Ellsworth 127-J. Lewis (C) decisioned Byard 133-Gray (W) pinned F. Herczyk 138-G. Dodds (C) pinned Carroll 145-Fox (W) pinned R. Hixon 154-Hoy (W) pinned R. Reynolds 165-S. Fabery (C) won by forfeit, no opponent 185-J. Volchko (C) pinned Cumpston 82 Officials? This is the way, boys On your mark----- 83 Whom are you winking at? That looks easy ROW 1: Karen Knight, Elaine Bizub, Glenda McCann, Connie Hillsman, Thelma Lee Callaghan. ROW Z: Nancy Yarish, Toby Boggio, Joanne Djakovich, Jean Kaus, Mary Lynde Gwynne, Rita Willis, Priscilla Yaros, Dolores Kessler. ROW 3: Michael Lucas, Robert Valli, Melvin Robinson, Ken Nopwasky, Janet Sanner, Richard Novak, Alvin Pakish, John Hawley, Joseph Volchko. The Queen and her Junior Attendants May Pole Dancers The Annual State Wool Festival In the 1954 Annual State Wool Festival held in Waynesburg. Pennsylvania, Cumberland Township High School was re- presented by Loretta Frascarelli. One candidate for Wool Queen was chosen from each high school in the county on the basis of beauty, poise, and personality. From this group of candidates, a queen was chosen by impartial judges with the remaining candidates to serve as the queen's attendants. A special float for these chosen girls was the center of attrac- tion in a lengthy parade which initiated the activities of the festival. The highlight of it all was the Crowning of the Queen. The subject of wool was the basic theme for every- thing from speeches to displays and in Greene County, that subject is not strange at all because ours is the greatest wool raising County in the State of Pennsylvania. The festival was climaxed with a square dance held in the streets of Waynesburg with music furnished by Slim Bryant and His Wildcats. The festival is to be an annual event and we are looking forward to participating again in its activities. Wool Queen Candidate Loretta Frascarelli First Annual State Bituminous Coal Festival The first Annual State Bituminous Coal Festival was held in Carmichaels, on October the thirteenth through the six- teenth, nineteen fifty-four. Coal is the most important resource of Green County, which made the county an excellent locality for the festival. In Green County, as is common in all western Pennsylvania, the coal production along the western bank of the Mononga- hela River has increased greatly within the last few years. The county contains one-quarter of the reserve of Pittsburgh coal in the state. The United States Bureau of Mines put on several demon- strations and many notables spoke. Dr. Robert Gray, master of ceremonies, crowned Mr. and Mrs. John Walters as the oldest King and Queen of Coal. On Saturday, various associa- tions, organizations, and schools were represented in a color- ful parade held in Carmichaels. That afternoon the first Coal Queen of Pennsylvania, Anna Mae Wancheck, was crowned by Mr. Harold Stassen, Director of Foreign Operations Adminis- tration. She was chosen on qualities of poise, beauty, and personality. Her court princesses were Sally Hoy, Dolores Janus, Henrietta Knight, Sondra Titus, and Charlotte Yaromy. The festivity was concluded by a Coal Bowl Game between Jefferson and Cumberland Township High School. Places are now in the making for the Second Annual Coal Festival which will be held next fall. Coal Queen Candidate Sondra Titus 85 Valentine Dance Cindy Lee Stockdale --David Grimm Joanne Journic, Barry Barnhart King and Queen of Hearts King and Queen for a Night The sponsors reward Promoters Special Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Sally Jo Hollis Western District Band 1954 and 1955 Dale Munde 11. Robin Battaglini Awards Employ the Physically Handicapped Pearl Wielkiewicz New WPLAL Scoring Record Jim Walters 87 D.A.R. 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