D T Watson Home for Crippled Children - Sunny Hill Yearbook (Leetsdale, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 22 of the 1942 volume:

W f X K el w r I 1 i 1 f Q a F ? n Y l Our Entrance This entrance to the D. T. Watson Home for Crippled Children has been for many a dream come true. Through this door many have entered into a new mode of life where they have overcome their handicaps and learned to assume respons ibilities . t so tett etttt eeee e e mAh-asserts V J lol he 4 v Z These beautlful American flags add spl ndor and beauty to the fine architecture of the buildlng Tho flags really portray the sp1r1t of Amcri canlsm found 111 the Home Hcre as elsewhere everyone is doinp, his part for American defense The Home i like Z1 small community where we learn the true splrit of cooperation, initiatlvc loyalty and patriotism so necessary ln a democracy v ff -fsruegg ' 4 ' L, 1 1 ' . . ' ' , - . I ' ' I - .. , rf I Q 1 ' , S . , . A ,. . H I ' a . N M. '4 ' W 'N - V , . . ' ,. 1 - 1 vu...-an 1- -.a--fe -. Wa-wi-A- ' '4-Ll'- f'A' -N, A , ,,, :QQ 9.4 sw., P 'QT' ,I a In u ,vp 5. fx x avg s iii Pledge We, the graduating class of 1914-2, pledge to uphold the sacred principles and high ideals for which many of our great men and wom en sacrificed their precious time, labor, and fortune. We look upon these fonmer - school days as the happiest days of our lives in which we formed many sincere and lasting friendships, developed our characters, and learn ed the value of teamwork and cooper ation. V We premise that this educa- tion which we have received will not have been in vaing but that we will apply it to the best possible advantage. We realize that we have at- tained the ago of responsibility when we must look out for our own welfare. We as future citizens of the United States pledge to the best of ff-.X our ability to perform the duties ,g which bind every good citizen o this country. f X fx XX x eww Q54 x It i K F adgf dggs ' 1 . c D - 'f Fw w N ,--Q rex ,,i -V ,iw YN7 VA We, the Class of l9U2, dedicate this, our Yearbook, to the newest member of the Board of Directors, Lieutenant Colonel H. S. Douglass. In the short time he has been associated with Sunny Hill he has won our deep admiration and sincere affection. Continued success to you, Colonel Douglass! We are proud to have one of Uncle Sam's soldiers finding time from his busy life to continue active on our Board. fX Y 7 VA QL DK !X. K lx L 'rpg Class of l97+2: It is with a feeling of pride that I express the members of the Graduating Class, my appreciation of t you have conferred in dedicating your Year Book to me. I wish to extend to each of you my sincere oo to you, he honor ngratula- tions for having achieved a goal to which all of us at some time in our lives have looked forward - High School graduation. You are now at the threshold of your lifetime As you continue along life'e journey may ultimate success in your chosen field, and may the way be a happy one in a again at peace. Keep America constantly in mind so that have reached the end of life's highvay you can truly and tiously say HI HAVE BEEN WORTHY OF AMERICAN. H. STANLEY DOUGLASS. career. be yours land when you conscien- Lieutenant Colonel, United States Anny. Class of l9lL2 We, the class of 1942, are honored to be one of the graduating classes of our dear Alma Mater. Ruth Ellis and Doris Phillips have attended the entire four years of high school, and Stephanie Kwolek has spent her last two years of high school here. Ruth Ellis, who lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has made her home at Sunny Hill for the last eight years. She is the news editor of the Sunny Hill World . Ruth Ellis is popular among her school chums and is especially known for her clever and witty remarks which she has on hand at a second's no- tice. Her hobby is collecting sport pictures and her ambition is to become a private secretary. Stephanie Kwolek, the editor of the uSunny Hill Worldu, has been a pa- tient at Sunny Hill for the past two years. Her home is in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Her great ambition is to be a teacher. She has quite a number of hobbies but collecting articles and pictures of Abraham Lincoln heads the list. Stephanie's splendid cooperation in all school activities and her pleas ing disposition have made for her many friends during her stay at Sunny Hill. Doris Phillips of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, has spent eight years at Sunny Hill. Her infectious laughter will linger a long thme in our memories. We doubt if there ever was an evening in which she did not put up her hair. Her great interest in hair styles may someday make her a first rate stylist. We three wish to extend our most cordial thanks to the Board of Directors, doctors, and staff for the great interest which they have taken in us. Their kindness and thoughtfulness will linger long in our memories. We also express our deep appreciation to Miss Catherine Fletcher who di- rected the printing of the lovely photographs found in our book and to Miss Eileen Lcerberg who, together with Frances Cima, is responsible for our Art work. ,CA -sf-xx l g Q. 1 TFVFX i 1 EJFQQA pf X . S 5' g', JF- Qf dl!! I in 1' W Problems in Infantile Paralysis During the summer of 19111, physicians were encouraged to refer sus Pected- C5595 of 3-nffmtile Paralysis for early supervision and special 'l'f!'00'UB0Ht -'15 50011 BS possible after diagnosis Attention was directed to relieving general toxemla as well as specific pain and tenderness Early application of hot, moist fomentations was found to give dra matic diminution of pain and tenderness, often relieving the most acute di comfort in a few hours The fear and tension generated by pain and s inflammation were released in a short time and reflex inhibition ,ras re CS TC laxed so that earller motion was possible Early motlon encourag tention of memory of muscle sense, arouses a recognltion of locallzed muscle action, facilitates interchange of circulation, and assures im proved nourishment and function Muscles, joints, and skin rema1n more f actu l normal in appearance and feel to be of better tone, regardless o improvement ln power Frequent application of fomentations makes extensive splinting un d necessary because the affected parts are lined up every two hours an are given any extra protection that may be indicated without being re stricted so much as in formal splints Tendencles to deformity are watched and corrected as they occur Emphasis should be given the fact that such frequent attention to posltion is, in effect, splintlng Keeping affected parts pliable and adaptable may make less extensive brac l s for assisting ing necessary But some support may be necessary a way h been impossible due to the severity of parts where return of power as the initial in ult by the virus and the associated inflammation aralys is The publicity given early physical treatment of infantil p hi h have been of equal importance - has overshadowed other studios w c t where the virus is harbored vestigation is being continued to find ou The severity of and what causes its prevalence in certain locations t of inflammation in the spinal cord the attack of the disease, the exten 1 tance of the patient all enter the virulence of the viru , and the res S sis may be permanent, into determinlng at the onset what degree of purely 1 and hysical treatment regardless of the best medica p t d of poliomyelitis is kI1OWl The contribution most needed in the s u y edge of where the virus is harbored, so that the problem may be attacked 'by destroying the virus at its source, as has been done with typhoid fever microorganisms Protective vaccination and antisera have not been successful so far in protecting individuals from an attack Of infantile paralys 1 s 1--Q..-Qty CM mf Aid H Bti I e ffnl M l ki? ffx x X 'QQ Q 4 , N'-Xi . i K l l4A'Xi'X2 .L v-,,,,,,,,,,. -EXFILL5 Qylsw F A 25 Junior High School Character Building The Junior High School girls of Sunny Hill have been working on a problem for several months. School children always look with envy to the class ahead and long for the day when they can be in that grade. Never do they look beck to the days that are gone. The most coveted goal is High School. Pupils in the seventh and eighth grades at Sunny Hill look with admiration upon the Sen- ior High School girls and live for the time when they will be permitted to join the ranks of the older girls. What is this distinctive quality in Senior High School girls which ele- vates them in ones estimation? Here are suggested answers given by the nine girls in Junior High School. Courtesy and Service -- Ruth Ann Price Being courteous and being of service are qualities of great importance at k d to Sunny Hill. Many times on Sundays and some times on week days we are as e take visitors through the building. Of course we try to be courteous and help them understand the things that they see otherwise they will go away with a bad impression of us. We learn to be courteous and to be of service to our doctors - that we and our nurses because they ere here to help us better our conditions so d Courtesy to our teachers is another may look forward to going home some ay. 511115 we all try to remember. They are helping us with our education and we are greatly indebted to them. We try as best we can to be courteous to the many others who daily serve us in performing the chores which o household of one hundred children makes necessary. Of course the older girls know more about being courteous and being of Service than we do. This is one way in which we went to become more like them as we enter Senior High School. Resourcefulness and Self-reliance -- Dorothy Brim' N I N We do not sec the older girls sitting about Saying, I don t know beta cgi I C0I1 b. They have developed a characteristic called reseurcefulnoss on by this find a way of accomplishing desired results. There are PCOPU? lfhfoh m Cannot make their own way ner take czire of themselwiee. WOud3q13-gr O an , - erson S L -1 d we do not want to be like them. A resourcefghoid without turning Constant- reliant. He has faith in himself and can forSG ' , . d -t t' , nccggggfy OI' WC V111 I'1Ot 15' o his friends for help. These quell ics are t work hand-in-hand mth good characters. Resourcefulness and self-reliance JMS C00PGro.tion or group living will be difficult. Junior High School Character Building - Ccontinuedl Obedience -- Mary Ann Huston Obedience is a virtue we should all possess. No child is too young to acquire it. There is no time in life when we can disregard it. If we do not obey nature we are made to suffer. If we disobey the laws made by man we are punished. Obedience should be learned in early childhood, otherwise during youth and later life unhappiness will be our let. It is not uncom on for our little girls to disobey because they have not acquired the virtue of obedience. 1. The older Sunny Hill girls are very obedient. The Junior High School girls ad- ' mire them and want to follow in their footsteps. Trustworthiness -- Viola Panceroff It is wise to be trustworthy. Before anyone is entrusted with responsi- bility or with the property of another he generally has proven his trustworthi- ness in many little ways. Governments and employers check this quality in prospective employes. Sunny Hill girls understand its importance. Their cup- boards and stand drawers are without locks. They leave some of their most treasured possessions on their beds when they go elsewhere in the building. Because their companions are trustworthy these articles are not touched. Ive to our trustworthiness the staff has made very few rules to govern our conduct. 'P' N N 1, fc, fx ,fl vi piggy, lnflymx :dk y sus Y he oe , Y X , fki f!452S:b,fL.ilf:fAM XT,'H --NaxxgfihgigilgbxndiINK?XX T f 'XX ,rf X mwwvxdibvif we f .BJ I ,. X.,- S t ,fb Nd L we Ae W f W Jw-:stint if few mba s, v vlan we-ss. sf vhs Mwysifhix FQ at vc t Health -- Dolores Johanning ' It may be that we admire the older girls because of their cheerful dispo- sitions. They find the bright side of every situation and can offer a helpful y word almost any time. A healthy body makes a healthy mind. These girls have l made it a habit to observe the simple rules of good healthy living. They ex- E ' ercise regularly, eat temperately, get sufficient rest, balance their time with 1 work and play and have the reward of being both healthy and happy. l , 1 Ambition and Industry -- Naomi Nassif N Ambition and industry are characteristics of our elder girls. M . Lin- f, coln, Mr. Edison, M . D. T. Watson and thousands of other men have contributed ,Lt V to the progress of our country because of their ambition and industry. v Without ambition no project is ever undertaken. Without industry none is i completed. Lacking these two qualities we could never publish the Sunny Hill World nor produce a play. Each pupil must possess ambition and be industrious or she will not master the work required in her grade vin promotion. 1 It a c and consequently will not J Junior High School Character Building - Icontinuedj Patriotism and Loyalty -- Mary Novak- Patriotism is one thing every child and adult should have. We are prou of our country and the principles for which it stands. All citizens vhe na ive born or naturalized should live up to the established standar s. re are many things related to patriotism. We should be leya to our coun ry, re- s ect our f , take care of' the eople who nee elp, and teach the things - hat should e taught. A of' us should be courageous, play fair, and e 4 telligently If we wish to serve our coun ry we need not think unlfindly about other countries order o e patr otic toward our own. The Sen or , asses of' 1911-1 an 942 have material y e ressed their patriotism by presen - n in beautiful silk fl s to the Home. We admire the girls for this gesture. Tolerance and Appreciation -- Eleanor Harris erybody should have the quality of tolerance. If' someone does somo- thing v ich is fa r and ust but which you d not i you should be able to Stand quietly and not act eye . eople w o ave he qua ity cf' tolerance are happier d more popular an sir tolerant noi bers. Little chil en are not as tolerant as older ones. Appreciation is a s cere feeling t at ever one should have. on someone hel s us w en we are in trouble we shou d be happy and tr o e ress our a preciation and later on we should repay them s e kind Way e ol cr one bGCQl110S e more he s able to appreciate e good things in life e ire he gg s the upper classes because in them , is characteristic has been well developed. Cooporat o -- Lois Ellie Young children are often strong wi ed and rudely insist on having their A own way Ol or chi en have earned that this does no ring happiness. fo is easier when the me ers e a group coopera . enior High Sch erfect example fact Sunny Hill in s en irety is a wonder u e - ample of cooporatio Handicap ed children require others to e efzs and arms han s and feet for them. Busy nurses d p siotherapists, at endants kept stepping about he war s al day, men and maids a monotonous wo k, employes o t es Inns sync onize their wor to ee h ony in our organization. Ol or girls are more cooperative than young ones. L7 . A -p 7 I fqtfj X fs--l Mg' , if X F if r V-LX' 1-f 7 7 I rl' Q fl T9 , fl, f QSZQ M 505009 1' H7-I X PN-N Yes, it was visiting day at the Sunny Xjhlv-QK,.1v!':,, Hill Camp, and the three Seniors were the hon- V 'X ox ered guests. They were met at the gate be- X ? fore the camp by a big rely poly guide, Olive l Cox, upon whom army life didn't seem to have any affect. She was as ,jolly as ever. XJ We had not gone very far when we met some X ADAM' ' X Nm ,i Nllt,g,, ff N, ,f5,,uXy,: lx, ws privates coming our way. At first we were wr-XNVVIX ... ,N quite hesitant, but we soon reeogmized them by SX-3 S-J their continual chatter and jokes as being Pri- vates Tiny Grosso and Dorothy Bischan. Next on our tour list was the army kitchen, where those with whom army life doesn't agree very ac., well were on K.P. There much to our surprise , we if saw the Privates Jeanne Lechnar and Eileen Edwards ' f who were kept quite busy with the many bushels of Y! potatoes surrounding them and the huge stacks of X-1 f dishes lying all over the place. They seemed to X be enjoying their tasks very much. Outside we heard Sergeant Mary Elizabeth Da- ' vidson shouting, Attention, to two of the most K X bashful of the privates, Edna Schettig and Juanita ff W 1 Ngo Thompson, who were frightened almost to death. , W xd In the barracks much rustling and bustling N was going on. Private Frances Cima was scrubbing XQ, the floor over again since the first attempt had XV X not satisfied the Sergeant. ,Qin 'VM-X.. X We also had the pleasure of meeting Corporal Wx.-.-'uvwX',,.cL,U1UWdn. r,-1 K ' n ,fi M , fn R P X d LJ .Ja -4 ll! U s 1 w Q' ' lessee-fr ow new XA ffngi 5 - ,-I 1 -f 5 adress xv Jiv Z Julia Hopta and her aide, Frances Zappulla, ' 1 who has ,gust finished teaching the boys the QQUH, I-45 science of bullets and bayonets. , -.JC lib N At the ond of our tour, we saw Privates lg , Betty Knapp and Jean Mehrten in the guard I house pondering over the folly they had just X16 X d X oommnea. We found out ister that they had if X TN overstayed their furlough. - It was very interesting to see so many , , of our friends in this camp all doing their Y ' share for defense. I I ,Q LL , ' xfd -v'- A - 7 X 1' 1-?,fWM'buJ-+L.LjjF31. C' , ' W 4Y W' , I Y, I W-JY! V ' ' . - M v A p N' X, 1 in 5. -e ,.. 5'lV lFr 1. 'wi V sv A-M I fm 'Wigs I Tm.: N 6 41 1 f . , A Farewell to sunny H111 n l A ' 4 A ' it 5 + 4, I 4 'Q ' There comes a time in every life 4 A A , 9' 4 A When many faithful friends must part, y Aa.. 4 A It ' A And words just cannot ,justify ' 944 9 A A 9 4 X 3 The thoughts found deep within each heart. n We Seniors three new realize X 1 That time has come for us to leave. X We know that for our many friends p X . Anil happy bygone days we'll grieve. f ink of days we spent in school F Of teachers guiding us each year. V U . e e call to mind their pleasant ways Alpl 'p X EQ And earnest voices of good cheer. KX We very cheerfully recall The picnics, trips, and parties gay Which added Joy and happiness 5 To all of us in every way. New as we sadly leave this place We pause before the gate so still. Once more we see our home and school, U, And send farewell to Sunny Hill! l frm d IT cl we le e A' C e l as c S 1 C b ff epll C t l 1 7 -- e C? f A CJ 1? A 4 as N V 6 c n S? l 4 5' l 5 C2 M, c is he J 1 .,,. f , ' .my .lf ff f -V . 1-1-'ff e A b 1: Y I 4 'L' e c v e on ' J ..,, 1 to Q e fs- , -., Y Y -A-W 1 N5 A Yi hd-. 3' I 15555 Q , , sf' rw, - YV. l xv- V, 5. 5, ,. K Y V' -xx, N L1- 1 , 1 ,f .. ,