Derry Area High School - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Derry, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1939 volume:

l The Blue and Gold l I .A-' s,, g l I K Copyrighted 1 93.9 Btu ISABELLE MARRON ................. ..... E ditor-in-Chief BETTY STITT, MADELYN KESTNER ..... Associate Editors HELEN PLATO . . .,,. Circulation Manager GENE MCDONALD . . . . .. Advertisvfng Manager DOMINICK FERRERO ...................... Sports Editor BETTY JACKMAN, RITA SWEENEY, RUTH SCOTT..Typists H. W. BITNER . .. .... Adviser THE I939 BLUE AND GCLD PUBLISHED BY D R TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOGL Declicatifm E pay homage to our retiring Supervisinig Principal Mr. S. P. P. Geist, and wish to take this opportunity to express our apprecia- tion of his services to t.he community, faculty, students, and friends of Derry Township. As Supervising Principal for sixteen years, he has instilled the principles of right think- ing and clean living in the minds of those privileged to make his acquaint- anceg at the same time, his practical leadership and wise counseling has placed the Derry Township Schools well up on the scale of educational accomplishments. In acknowledgment of these serv- ices to both the schools and the com- munity, Derry Township High School dedicates this volume of the Blue and Gold to Mr. S. P. Geist. T e 'chool HIS scene portrays a group con-i tending with the problems of' Woodworking which influence their lives not only in the school shop, but in the home and community. In an adjoining room may be found another group testing scientifically the but- t.er fat content of various samples of milk. In still another room, stud- ents are mastering the use of the tools, of Written and oral expression, as Well as, the habits of clear thinking and speaking. From the music room comes the wail of clarinets, t.he blarc of trumpets, and the role of drums. So it goes from group to group and room to room everyday of the school year. Education is on the march. The future progress of our nation is dependent to a great extent on the training we give our boys and girls today. BOARD OF EDUCATKDN N. H. WAGGLE ............. . ....... ..... P resident H. E. SHAW Cnon-memberb . . . . . . Secretary C. C. PERNA ............ .. Treasurer G. H. KESTNER .. Membtr F. A. SCHMITT .. Member H. H. ALLISON .. Member H. D. SHORT .. Member H. S. BYERS .. .. Member ET us drop in on a regular meeting of the Board of Education Many school problems face the mem- bers of the Board as one by one they file into their meeting room and take their places. One of the most important tasks to be faced tonight is that of choosing a contractor to take over the responsibility of making some major re- pairs to our school. At least fifty dif- ferent persons interested in the pro- posed repairs are present, and, as the board room is not large, the meeting is moved to a classroom. Mr. N. H. Waggle, President., calls the meeting to order and the Secretary, Mr. Shaw, records the names of the members present-Mr. C. C. Perna, Mr. G. H. Kestner, Mr. F. A. Schmitt, Mr. H. H. Allison, Mr. H. D. Short, and Mr. H. S. Byers. Mr. Geist., whose regular duties are greatly enlarged by his interest in repairs to the physical plant, takes part in this meeting. Mr. Shaw opens the sealed bids from the numerous contractors. The Board collectively holds its breat.h for fear the bids will be above their available fi- nances, for the members are obligated not only to provide good schools but to weigh the financial burden to the dis- trict as well. The first bid is read and the board relaxes-it is within the limit of the budget. After all the bids have been read and recorded, the seven mem- bers of the Board of Education retire to the board room and select a contractor to carry out the task in the offing. Eager contractors wait patiently in the classroom until the Board re-enters and the successful bidder is announced. On with the meeting. Many other matters of business confront the board -vacancies are to be filled, resignations accepted, finances are apportioned, taxes are levied, provisions are made for the purchase of new books and supplies, all business related to the local schools is transacted through this group. Chosen by the people of Derry Town- ship, these seven citizens who comprise the School Board fully comprehend the importance of the charge entrusted to them. From September to June the time and service of the Board of Education belong to the students of t.he Derry Township Schools. On the first Monday of every month the school board convenes to consider the problems which arise. Subject to state regulations its dut.ies are definitely enumerated by a school code, collective- ly, however, the board is entrusted with the supervision of all school activities, as well as, relative problems. From the moment when t.he President raps for order at the first regular ses- sion of the Board until the final meeting of the year, this group bears the most important responsibility of the commun- ity, that of educating its prospective citizenry with a conscientious sense of duty and service. PRINCIPALS LTHOUGH not an official member of the board of education, Mr. Geist keeps in close contact with the busi- ness matters of the schools, bringing problems and plans before the board at their regular and special meetings. In cold weather or warm, students invari- ably see him on the job-talking with teachers, studying this improvement, or viewing that contemplated change. Al- though kept busy with his regular duties as supervising principal-dictating let- ters, examing new text books, or visit- ing schools-Mr. Geist always finds time to keep in touch with each suggested im- provement or advancement undertaken. Because of his unusual interest in our educational welfare and his great ability as a guiding force we are very sorry to see him retire. We certainly wish him all the happiness in the world in hi.-s future years. N his office Mr. Coulter is busily en- gaged in the duties which fall to the lot of Derry Townships High School's principal. His day is a picture of ac- tivity from the time he enters his office each morning until he leaves the school in the evening, and then often his work is unfinished. To record Mr. Coulter's activities on a typical school day would require a moving picture camera. At eight o'clock he enters the building and is immediately confronted by a group wishing to secure excuses for yester- day's absence. In a short time more busses arrive, each one bringing more st.udents with requests and problems for the principal. After the lunch period is over and the class bell has rung, Mr. Coulter leaves his office to visit a class or two. Many other minor duties require his attention until t.he afternoon passes and the final dismissal bell sounds bring- ing a welcome rest to our principal. Mr. GEIST MR. COULTER it ,, vf Nil f- .4 iffsis. f -2 -Xa . 4.3 A 1i i 1 D. W. BECK, B. S. Science H. W. BITNER, B. S English AILEEN BURD, A. B Social Studies J AFIY GARRIGAN, Latin S. S. S. a,s W. C. HART, B. S. Commercial G. W. KEENER, B. S. Agriculture M.J.KURTL 5 Mathematics ALDA MANIA, B. Commercial GRACE MOCK Commercial VELMA MCCHESNEY Mathematics CECELIA NAKLES, Commercial KATHRYN NICOI., English S. S. ,B B. B.S J. C. ONDREY, B. S. Agriculture J. H. POUNDS, B. S. Science MABEL SCHOTT, B. S. French D. K. SHIREY, B. S. English IVl. H. STUMP, B. S. L. E. SULLIVAN, A. B. Social Studies Athletics ANY schools may boast better and more elaborate physical plants than ours but few can surpass the qual- ity of our faculty After all it is not the size nor the value of the building or its contents that makes a successful and efficient educational plant.. It is the individual faculty members that count most. We have a faculty who realize their obligations to the students, and the cit- izens of our community, and who are to be complimented on their earnest and conscientious efforts in carrying out their duties. Each member of the faculty has the ability to obtain the interest and co- operation of his students in the class- room procedures in such a manner thai, school life for the pupil becomes a pleas- ure instead of the dull, formal, and un- interesting type of eighteenth century education. The work of the faculty does not term- inate with the preparations, presenta- tions, and check-up in the six or seven classes each is scheduled for daily. There are home rooms, study halls, assemblies, and many ot.her matters to be looked after each day. The members of the faculty are almost entirely responsible -ll . 1 .f. 1 for the development and continuance of the many extra-school activities to be found in our school. Each of these ex- tra duties is cheerfully met by the ad- viser with an attitude of helpfulness and willingness to give of his time and energy so that our students may enjoy a fuller school life and be better pre- pared to enjoy and cope with every- day life after graduation. The individual members of our fac- ulty have stamped some very vivid char- acteristic impressions upon our mem- ories. Briefly here they are: That genial personality, Mr. Beck . . .Good-natured but business-like, M1'. Bitner . . . Small but efficient, Miss iBQl1'Cl . . . Self-confident, Miss Cog- an . . . Nonchalant, Mr. Cook . . . Cool, calm, and collected, Miss Cort . . Conscientious, Miss Garrigan . . . Dapper, Mr. Hart . . . Reserved, Mr. Keener . . . Perserving, Mr. Kurtz . . . Determined, Miss Mania . . . Prim, Miss Mock . . . Modest, Miss McChesney . . . Genial, Miss Nakles . . . Well spoken, Miss Nicol . . . Amiable, Mr. Ondrey . . . Sturdy, Mr. Pounds . . . A strict but kind disci- plinarian, Miss Schott . . . Serious. Mr. Shirey . . . Studious, Mr. Stump . . . Firey, Mr. Sullivan. SENIOR OFFICERS Robert O'Hara ..,....,..........,,,. President Rita Sweeney ................... Vice President Charles Albaugh . .. ......, Secretary Jean Dunmire ..., .,,, T reasurer D. K. Shirey 4,,,A Adviser' OR four years the class of 1939 has been looking forward to graduation day. Now that departure is at hand we are a little over-awed by a feeling of surprise and unworthiness not un- mingled with regret. How short the years have been! For four years we have been engrossed in common prog- ress, common sorrows, and common joys. Common memories have reached out and possessed us without our realizing it until we turn to go. It is a fact that parting is inevitable, and we now real- ize how painful it can be. In departing we will take our mem- ories and lessons with us, but we will also leave something behind. The achievements of the class of '39 were not small by any means. We have made and maintained fine records and standards throughout our four years. We have been prominently represented and ac- tive in every activity in school. No other class has ever produced more or better athletes than ours. Our accomp- lishments as a group are too numerous to mention, but we feel certain we have made an indelible mark on the History of Derry Township High. However abundant maybe the success which the future holds for us, we shall probably never experience four years more filled with opportunity and accomp- lishments than those just past. They have been our preparation for life. There is a larger world outside of the classroom we must now faceg a world that will not show us the consideration which has been given to us here. These past four years, however, have been an introduction to things to come that we cannot nor would not forget. Before we reach the final day, we 'want to turn for our last farewells. We have made many friends during these four years and it is difficult to think that this is goodbye , We Wish to express our appreciation to our in-- structors. We are just beginning to realize what their tasks have beeng just how much they have helped and bene- fitted us. We are sorry if there were times when we failed to appreciate what they were trying to do for us, but be- lieve us, when we say that it was only thoughtlessness and that we truly regret it. The teachers were always ready and willing to help us whenever or with whatever We asked. Now we wish to express our thanks for everything and assure them that their influence will live on in us. To the underclassmen who remain to take our places in the activities of the school, we Wish to express our grati- tude for the fine co-operation they have given us in everything that has been attempted. True, t.here have been dis- agreements, but these in the end have served to strengthen our understanding and friendship. The better we come to know the underclassmen the more con- vinced we are that they are capable of carrying on the activities of our school in a very satisfactory manner. So now as we say adieu, we proffer one supreme wish: That the classes which follow ours will get the same enjoyment and bene- fits from school that we have received. Our class will soon meet for the last time. Once We have scattered, we shall never be entirely united again, but in a sense complete disunion will never oc- cur. There is a portion of each of us which belongs to Derry Township High and we shall always have a kind of group entity--the Class of 1939. 1, Earl Ackerman Charles Albaugh Evelyn Allison Richard Arbore Robert Arbore Wlnifred Bailey Harvey Barger George Barnhart Andy Barron Rae Baumgardner Top Row Bottom Row EARL A. ACKERMAN - General Course Student Council 1, 23 Commercial Club 23 Secretary and Treasurer Home lloom 43 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. CHARLES K. ALBAUGH - General Course Senior Class Secretary 43 Vice President Sophomore Class 23 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Orches- tra 2, 3, 43 'Latin Club 2, 3, 43 Ring' Committee 33 Hi Y 43 Treasurer of Student Council 23 Student Council 2, 4.1 Gym Exhibition 1. Z, 3, 43 Class Basketball 1. EVELYN M. ALLISON-Commercial Course Commercial Club 2, 3, 43 llistoricai Club 43 Gym Exhibition 1. 2, 3, 4. RICHARD J. ARBORE - General Course Home Room Presdient 43 Secretary of Home Room 13 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 43 Class Basketball 2. ROBERT W. ARBORE - General Course Gym Exhibition l, 2, 3, 43 Class Basketball 1. WINIFRED BAILEY - Commercial Course Band 3, 43 Orchestra 3. 43 Commercial Club 2, 3, 43 Operetta 33 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 43 Concert 2, 3, 43 Historical Club 4. HARVEY E. BARGER - General Course Gym Exhibition 1. 2, 3, 4. GEORGE R. BARNHART - Agriculture Course F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 President ot F. F. A, 43 .lunior Class Play 33 Demonstration Team 43 County Judging Team 1. 2, 3, 43 State Judg- ing Team 1, 3, 43 Stage Crew 3, 43 State Agricultural Project Winner 4. ANDY W. BARRON - General Course Secretary and Treasurer of Home Rooni 2, 3, Latin Club 2, 33 Football Manager 1, 43 Monogram Club 43 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 43 Class Basketball 1. RAE M. BAUMGARDNER - Commercial Course Tri Hi Y 3, 43 Historical Club 43 Commer- cial Club 2, 3, 43 Librarian 2. 3: Glee Club L: Gym Exhibition 1. 2, 3, 4. Q ' u f , . A ap' S 12 1 l lrene Bernard Ruth Bertsch Warren Betts Anthony Bilonich Cora Birdsell Mary Bosco Thomas Boyle Arthur Brinker A. Brombisco Walter Bugala K ww- ' 1 Top Row Bottom Row . ' ,f 'V 'EQ A IRENE E. BERNARD - Commercial Course National Forensic 'League 45 Secretary Commercial Club 35 ,Presdent Commerc1'al Club 45 Commercial Club 2,,3, 4g'Dramatic Club 2, 3, 45 French' Club 33, 45 Histciical Club 45 Librarian 35 'Y0u1'SjT1'uly yVilli'e 35 A f, ' o 4 Y N . , K 3 . . .'.,1 s . ! . l RUTl-l l. B-ERTSCH beneral Course, ' Fr-ent-11 C'lub,35 Latin Club 23 G15 ciulb 1, 25 Studeiit Niirse 3, 45 Gym Exhib tion 1, 2, 3'. I .,, E x'Y. .1 f -Atty X.: ' ' 'Q' , ,ff . , l W R. ETNS - Commercial- Course Y r a er S0510 -e C ss 25 ,Yice Pre si hPf Jug x?Cwlas?53 Qxfmmenbial Club 2, , , K , ' ' '55 B - L' r r' n 3' lGyhi Exhyjitioii 1, 2, 3x1 'X C' X ' 'X 45 La ub 2, toiical Club 4 J ',f 4 W ANTHONY R. B I L O NIC H-Commercial Course Vice President of National Honor Society 45 Student Council 35 National Honor Soci- ety 3, 45 Home Room President 35 Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y Secretary 45 Monogram Club 45 CORA A. BIRDSELL-General Course Secretary of Freshman Class 15 Health Nurse 3, 45 Librarian 45 Historical Club 3, 45 French Club 3, 45 Latin Club 1, 25 Dra- matic Club5 Secretary of Home Room 1, 35 , sta MARY L. BOSCO-General Course French Club 3, 45 Latin Club 2, 35 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 45 Historical Club 3, 45 Dramatic Club 1, 45 Music 1, 25 Science Club 3. THOMAS E. BOYLE-College Preparatory President of Junior Class 35 President of Hi-Y 45 President of National Honor Soci- ety 45 Secretary of Hi-Y 35 Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 Monogram Club 2, 3, 45 Football 45 Basket- ball 35 Track 3, 45 Football Manager 1, 2, 35 Basketball Manager 1, 25 Track Manager 1, 25 Junior Class Play 35 Senior Class Play ARTHUR F. BRINKER-General Course Student Council President 3, 45 Student Council 3, 45 Band and Orchestra 2, 3, 45 Latin Club 15 Senior Class Play 4. ANTHONY R. BUONBRISCO-General New Alexandria High School 1, 2, 35 French Club 3, 45 Gym Exhibition 4. WALTER S. BUGALA-General Course Football 2, 3, 45 Basketball 25 Track 1, 2, 35 Monogram Club 45 Latin Club 35 Student Council 3, 45 Commercial Club 25 Senior Court 45 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 45 ' U 6 ll KJV ' hi IB r ' 1 William. Burd Ruth Byers Joseph Caldwell Virginia Caldwell Ve Ie' x Cal oun Esther Olawson John Cogley Michael Crevak Erma Cobes . Y f 1 l 4 4 lx 1 Y 'fx 4 :Il . I l ' l 'x I 4 I ' . 'Top Row Bottom Row I . J. In TI-IQMAijl BURD - Commercial Course VERLEIGH L. CALHOUN-General Course FI 5' Comme ial Club 2, 3, 43 Gym Exhibition Orchestra 1, 2, 4.3 Glee Club 1, 2.5 His- 1,l2, 3,145 Class Basketball 1. WILLIAM E. BURD - Commercial Course Class Treasurer 1g Football 3, 4, Commer- cial Club 4: Junior Varsity 3, Track 33 Class Basketball 13 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. v f .2 R I.. BY en u f 1' perett' , 3 U l . ,ilvlixed , lor ' , 3, 45 ' wth . ,www . 1 . 1 . , fo . , 4, u caly 3, gf nmer ' l, lu , D n i Cliildgg N111 Q Q nf ' 362' 'i JOSEPH L. CALDWELL -- General Course Hi Y 4, Hi Y Secretary 4, Monogram Club 4, Latin Club 23 French Club 3, Historical Club 33 Football Manager 3, 4, Basketball Manager 4, Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. VIRGINIA B. CALDWELL-General Course Class Vice President 13 Dramatic Club 1. 2, 3, 45 'Latin Club 3, 4, Tri Hi Y 2, 3, 43 Tri Hi Y Treasurer 43 Historical Club 3, 41 Oh Professor 33 Operetta 2, 3. 4: Librarian 4: Student I-lealth Nurse 33 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. torical Club 3, 45 French Club 33 Latin Club 1, 2. ESTHER E. CLAWSON - Commercial Course Tri Hi Y 3, 4g Publication Staff 2, 35 Commercial Club 2, 3, 43 Historical Club 43 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 43 Der-Tow Reporter 2. Football 2, 3, 4, F. F. A. 1, 2.5 Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Monogram Club 45 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Basketball 1. N C. COGLEY - General Course MICHAEL CREVAK - General Course Latin Club 25 Class Basketball 13 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. ERMA L. COBES - General Course Student Council lg Der-Tow Staff 1, 2, Dramatic Club 1. Margaret Danko William Davis Raymond Davoli Charlotte Degitz Lois DeMine William Devers Roberta Dick Mary Diss Helen Duda Minerva Dunlap Top Row Bottom Row MARGARET DANKO - General Course 'Fri Hi Y 2, 3, 4, French Club 3, 4, Science Club 45 President ol' Science Club 43 Home Room Secretary and Treasurer 43 Latin Club 1, 25 Historical Club 3, 4g Glee Club 1, 2: Operetta 25 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. WILLIAM L. DAVIS - General Course RAYMOND M. DAVOLI - General Course French Club 35 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4, WILLIAM D. DEVERS-Commercial Course Connnercial Club 2, 3, 4g Gym Exhibition l 1, A, 3, 4. ROBERTA M. DICK -- General Course National Honor Society 3, 43 National Forensic League 3, 45 Science Club 3, 4: Tri Hi Y 3, 43 Latin Club 2, 3, 43 French Club 3, 4: Publication Staff 2, 35 Treasurer ol Forensic League 4g Vice President of Junior Class 3. MARY P. DISS ,- General Course Home Room Vice president 2. Latin Club 23 eneh Club 3, Glee Club 3, 43 Mix Chqru 3, 4g Operetta 43 Health Nurse 3,4, Gym Ekkib 'on -1,-2, 3, l . we 4 CHARLOTTE D. DEGITZ - Commercial ' Course H - 'UDA' - Co cial ourget Student Council 13 Commercial Club 2, 3, de ' ' unci, 3, 1 4 lldell C0211 l 45 Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4. El' SUI' 4, T1'ii i Y' 45 H1 cial - ll , 1, ist rica Cluh 3, 4 L nan B Ns' 'W xl . ' 1 ,X ,N 'X Q t LOIS J. DEMINE - Commercial Course l R C UN AP er I sg Commercial Club 2, 3, 43 Gym Exhibition L l 3 ' ui 35 ra alfr 1, 2, 3g Home Room Secretary 2. Cl 1g G in x ition , 3, 4. o 1 W7 Jean Dunmire Albert Edsall William Edsall Preston Ellis Dominick Ferrer-0 Frank Flasick Geraldine Fleming Irene Fodor Olive Foster Mary A. Friedline Top Row E. JEAN DUNMIRE - Commercial Course Treasurer of Senior Class 43 Commercial Club 2, 3, 43 Dramatic Club 43 Glee Club lg Historical Club 43 Gym Exhibition. ALBERT A. EDSALL - Agriculture Course F. F. A 1. 2. 3. 43 Operetta 43 F. F. A. lmslsetball 3. 43 F. F. A. Mushball 3, 4. W'lLLlAM P. EDSALL - Agriculture Course lCl1'2i.Ill2it'lC Club 1, 2, 3, 43 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 33 Operetta 33 Gym Exhibition 1, 2. PRESTON H. ELLIS - General Course Basketball 1, 2. DOMINICK R. FERRERO-Commercial Course Football 1, 2. 33 Commercial Club 3, 4: Home ltoom Secretary and Treasurer 13 llis- torical Club 43 Der-Tow Staff 43 Gym Exhi- bition 1, 2, 3, 43 Class Basketball 1. Bottom Row FRANK P. FLASICK - General Course Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3. . GERALDINE T. FLENIING - College Preparatory Course Tri Hi Y 2, 3, 43 President of Tri Hi Y 43 Stuoent Council 13 Forensic League 43 Ur- chesrra 2, 3, 43 Band 2. 3. 43 Latin Club 1. 2: lfrencli Club 3, 43 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. IRENE S. FODOR - General Course French Club 3, 43 Latin Club 23 Gym Exhibition 1. 2, 3, 4, OLIVE M. FOSTER - Commercial Course Commercial Club 2, 3, 43 Gym Exhibition l, 3, 43 Glee Club 1. MARY ALICE FRIEDLINE - General Course Tri Hi Y 2, 3, 43 French Club 3. 43 Band 4, Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 43 Latin Club 1, 23 His- torical Club 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 23 Gym Ex- hibition l, 2, 3, 4. Michael Giannini Alberta Gozlick John Harr Joseph Hawanchak Mary Hochard James Holsopple Donald Horrell Marjorie Hyde Betty Jackman Felicia Jakubosku Top Row Bottom Row MICHAEL P. GIANNINI - Agriculture JAMES E. HOLSOPPLE - Agriculture Course Course Student Council 3, 43 Band 2, 3, 43 Histori- cal Club 43 F. F. A 1, 2, 3, 43 Vice President ol F. F. A. 43 Stage Manager 3, 43 F, F. A. Mushball Team 1, 2, 3, 43 State Project Vv'inner 3, 4. ALBERTA B. GOZLICK - Commercial Course Commercial Club 2, 3, 43 Historical Club 43 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHN W. HARR - General Course Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. JOSEPH H. HAWANCHAK - Agriculture Course F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 F. F. A. Basketball 2, 3, 43 F. F. A. Mushball 2, 3, 43 Judging Team 1, 2. 3, 43 State Project Winner 2, 43 County Judging Team 2, 3. 4. MARY S. HOCHARD - College Preparatory East Mclieesport High School 41, 2, 3: Derry Township 43 Tri Hi Y 43 French Club 43 Historical Club 4. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Secretary of F. F. A. 43 First place Winner in County Agriculture Contest 2. 3, 43 Second place in the State potato judging at Penn Stateg State Project winner at Harrisburg. DONALD E. HORRELL - General Course Historical Club 43 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3. 4. MARJORIE E. HYDE - General Course Dramatic Club 1, 23 Latin Club 2, 33 Band 3, 43 Orchestra 2, 3, 43 Historical Club 3, 43 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4, BETTY A. JACKMAN - Commercial Course Der-Tow 2, 43 Commercial Club 2, 3, 43 Historical Club 43 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. FELICIA V. JAKUBOSKI -- Commercial Course Comniercial Club 1. 2. 3, 43 Gym Exhibi- tion 1, 2, 3, 4. Joseph Janik Jane Jones Raymond Kahl Anna Kisic Stella Klim Tony Kovalish Martin Kukol Mike Kupina Richard Lazarchik Esther Lipinski Top Row JOSEPH S. JANIK - Commercial Course Commercial Club 2. 3. 43 Historical Club 43 Track 31 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. JANE E. JONES - General Course Latin Club 2. 33 Science 3, 43 Librarian 43 Gym Exhibition 1. 2, 3, 4. RAYMOND R. KAHL -- General Course Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. ,.' 1 Bottom Row TONY T. KOVALISH - General Course Football 13 Basketball 13 Track 13 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. MARTIN J. KUKOL - General Course Track 1, 2, 3, 43 Football 33 Gym Exhibi- tion 1. 2, 3, 4. MIKE E. KUPINA -- General Coorse Track 2. 3, 43 Basketball 2, 33 Football l fb, ' ' 33 Historical Club 43 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 4xj.y'l i ' t 3, 43 Class Basketball 1. XR N ff' f , f V 'N i -3 MFKIISIC -3Gene5pl Course ' ' rg l .f Qiilatiiii Clfyb 23 Scieficg 3, 43 Glee Cghelfxl, 43 I- 3 . QF-gumli Qyub 3,143 fJ7B1'6tf3.jf4g Secretary of 'L 1 L' French 'Club -43 Clyistinais Play' 33 Health FRLCHARD T' LAZARCHIK - Commercml Nlirse 43 Home Room BfOg1'3.1U 1Q Gym- Ex-f .' ' Course 3 I .'hi1,if,i0n j-,A27 3, Qi. r Y 3- .A 3 ff wif C0mme1'c1a.l Clubtg, 3, 43 Forensic Secre- . - i . - of 5 1 a . 4 STELLA B. KLIIVI -- General Course Latin Club 23 French Club 3, 43 Historic-al Club 3, 43 Dramatic Club 43 Gym Exhibition '1, A, U, 4. : 4, 'tary 43 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. ESTHER H. LlPlNSKl-General Course Commercial Club 23 Historical Club 4: Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. Ruth Lynch Margaret McClune Laura McCurdy Gene McDonald Howard McHenry Lee McKillip Veda McLaughlin Annabel McWherter Isabelle Marron Ethel Marsh Top Row RUTH Y. LYNCH - Commercial Course Comniercial Club 2, 3, 43 Cym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 43 Dramatic' Club 23 Home Room Program 1. MARGARET M. MCCLUNE-General Course Glee Club 13 Latin Club 23 French Club 33 Gym Exhibition 1. 2, 4, LAURA J. McCURDY - General Course Dramatic Club 1, 2: Glee Club 13 Latin Club 23 Librarian 43 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. GENE E. lVlcDONALD - General Course Freshman Class President 13 Sophomore Class President 23 National Forensic League 2, 3, 43 Band 1, 2, 3. 43 Orchestra 3, 43 Publi- cation 2, 3, 43 National Honor Society 3, 43 Hi Yi 2, 3, 43 President of National Forensic League 43 Treasurer of Honor Society 43 Vice President of National Forensic League 33 Manager 1, 23 H011 Professor 33 S'Yours Truly Willie 3g Operetta 4. HOWARD G. McHENRY - General Course F. F. A. lg Latin Club 23 Historical Club 43 Football 33 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 43 Class Basketball 1. Bottom Row LEE F. McKlLLlP - General Course Operetta 1. 2, 3. 43 Latin Club 2, 35 Science Club 3, 43 Dramatic Club 1. VEDA J. MCLAUGHLIN--General Course Latin Club 2, 3, 43 Science Club 3, 43 llealth Nurse 33 Debating Team 43 French Club 3, 43 Historical Club 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2. ANNABEL G. MCWHERTER - General Course Latin Club 2, 3, 43 French Club 3, 43 French Club Vice President 33 Student Council 33 Tri Hi Y 3, 43 Historical Club 3, 43 Glee Club 3, 43 Librarian 33 Dramatic Club 43 Operetta 43 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. ISABELLE M. MARRON-College Preparatory Course National Honor Society 3, 43 Editor-in- chief of Publication 43 Associate Editor 33 Junior Class Play 33 President of Latin Club 43 Latin Club 2, 3. 43 French Club 3, 4, Library 2, 3, 43 Science Club 33 Vice Pre- sident of Home Room 3, 43 Debating Team 43 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. ETHEL G. MARSH - General Course Dramatic Club 1, 23 Glee Club 43 Operetta 4. i ls John Meyer Earl Mickey Mary Miller John Moloko Saranna Moore Samuel Moore Robert Mulligan Francis Neighly Leroy Nicholson Joseph Niezelski Top Row Bottom Row JOHN MEYER - General Course Latin Club 23 Historical Club 4: French Club 33 Class Basketball 13 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. EARL J. MICKEY - General Course Historical Club 43 Football 33 'l'ra.ck 3: Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY MILLER - College Preparatory Course Debating Team 3. 43 National Forensic League 43 Band 43 Orchestra 2. 3, 41 'Fri Hi Y 1, 2, 3, 43 'I'reasurer of Tri l-li Y 43 Ring Committee 33 Latin Club 23 French Club 3, 43 Der-Tow Staff 2. 3. 43 Home Room Vice President 2, 43 Operetta 23 Gym Exhibi- tion 2, 3, 4. JOHN C. MOLOKO - General Course Latin Cl b 1, 23 yln xhibition 1, 2, 3. 4. tp J Comme lal ursv m cl.-1lflJ soiu C111 S NN . O - ' fom T l 9. , 43 .t 'l l 3 Girls horu 3 G Exh iti 1 , 2, 3, 4. ' I X! V! J! I SAMUEL D. MOORE -- General Course Commercial Club 2, 43 Dramatic Club 4. ROBERT G. MULLIGAN - General Course Football 43 Basketball 1, 2. 33 Monogram Club 43 Secretary of Home Room 13 Foot- ball Manager 13 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 43 Class Basketball 1. FRANCIS M. NEIGHLY, JR. - General Course Science Club 3, 43 Dramatic Club 2, 3, 43 Gyn1 Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1. LEROY NICHOLSON - General Course Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Science Club 3, 43 Historical Club 3, 43 French Club 3. 4: Boys Chorus 2, 3, 43 Boys Quartette 43 Operetta 43 Gym Exhibition 2. JOSEPH A. NIEZELSKI - Commercial Course Vice President of Home Room 13 Treas- urer of Home Room 23 Commercial Club 2, 3, 43 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. Glenn Noel Robert 0'Hara Frank Overton Emma Palko Violet Parker Katihryn Paskogvitch Marie Paul Joyce Perry Helen Peterson Royden Piper Top Row GLENN A. NOEL - Agriculture Course F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Stage Crew 45 Glee Club 33 F. F. A. Basketball Team 45 State Project Winner 3, 4. ROBERT S. O'HARA - Agriculture Course Class President 45 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, F. F. A. Reporter 2, 35 Student Council 25 Operetta 25 Junior Class Play 3, Demon- stration Team 2, 3, 45 Public Speaking 3. FRANK E. OVERTON - Agriculture Course F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 1, 25 Glee Club 25 Stage Crew 3, 45 F. F. A. Mushball Team 35 County Judging Team 45 State Judging Team 4, State Project Winner 1, 3g Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. EMMA J. PALKO - Commercial Course Commercial Club 2, 3, 45 Glee Club lg Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. VIOLET I. PARKER - General Course French Club 45 Gym lflxhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. Bottom Row KATHRYN Y. PASKOVITCH - General Course Latin Club 25 French Club 3, 45 Historical Club 3, 45 Dramatic Club 4. MARIE R. PAUL - Commercial Course Junior Class Secretary and Treasurer 35 Home Room President 2, 3, 45 Publication Staff 25 Commercial Club 2, 3, 45 Historical Club 45 Dramatic Club 15 Gym Exhibition 1, 4. JOYCE F. PERRY - General Course T1'H11Sf6l'l'6d from Hollidaysburg High School. HELEN R. PETERSON - General Course Science Club 3, 45 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatic Club 3, 45 Historical Club 4. ROYDEN S. PIPER - Agriculture Course Operetta and Musical Concerts 2, 3, 43 Music Club 2, 3, 45 The Sunbonnet Girls 33 Up In The Air 45 Boys Quartette 45 County Music Festival 2, 45 Assistant F. F. A. Reporter 45 Stage Crew 3, 41 Demon- stration Team 43 State Judging Contest 3. 45 Gym Exhibition 2. Helen Plato John Pollock William Pricor Rose Rel'ck Glenn Reynolds Robert Riffle Jack Roadman Josephine Rogosky Joseph os A na Ross . ' Q 3 K . 3 Top Row ' HELEN M. PLATO - Commercial Course Cheer Leader 3, 43 President of Dramatic Club 43 Dramatic Club 2, 3, 43 Wind In The South 23 Junior Class Play 33 Commercial Club 2,'3, 43 Glee Club 1, 23 Circulation ,Manager of Publication Staff 43 Publication Staff 3, 43 Monogram Club! 43 French Club 33 Historical Club 43 Operetta 2. 4 ' - Q JOHN POLLOCK - General Course WILLIAM J. PRICOR - General Course Dramatic Club 13 Commercial Club 1. ROSE R. RELICK - Commercial Course Commercial Club 2, 3, 43 Historical Club 43 Girls Chorus 13 Gym Exhibition. 1, 2-, 3, 4. GLENN REYNOLDS - General Course Commercial Club 23 Gym Exhibition 1. 2. 3, 43 Boys Chorus 43 Up In The Air 4. KV! B tjmfiowf' ROBQMC FLE - General Course Ban 2, 3, 43 Concert 1, 2, 43 Gym Ex- hibiti 1, 3, 4. JACK B. ROADMAN - College Preparatory Course Hi Y 2, 3. 4g Vice President of Hi Y 43 Track 1, 2, 3, 43 Football 43 Basketball 1, 2, 33 Band 23 Football Manager 13 Vice Presi- dent of Home Room 13 Der-Tow Reporter 13 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3. 43 Class Basketball 1. JOSEPHINE M. ROGOSKY - Commercial Course Commercial Club 2. 3, 43 Secretary of Commercial Club 43 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3. 4. JOSEPH D. ROSA - General Course Football 33 'Track 3, 4. ANNA M. ROSS - General Course Latin Club 23 French Club 3, 4g .Science Club 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 43 President of French Club 43 Secretary of French Club 33 Operetta. 43 Der-Tow Staff 33 Cliristmas Play 33 Health Nurse 43 Gym Exhibition 1. 2, 3, 4. .1,s Elton Sell Soca Schmitt Thelma Schmucker Ruth Scott Alice Shanefelter Arvada Shepler Gladys Shrum ' Anna Sledge Rose Slezak Valentine Sobota Top Row Bottom Row ELTON C. SELL - General Course Dramatic Club 45 Historical Club 45 Science Club 45 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 25 Chorus 2. CORA M. SCHMITT - General Course Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 45 French Club 3, 45 Commercial Club 1, 2, 35 Historical Club 45 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3. THELMA R. SCHMUCKER - General Course Lalin Club 25 Glee Club 1, 25 Gym Exhi- bitiu 1, 2. RUTH V. SCOTT -- Commercial Course Commercial Club 2, 3, 4.5 Dramatic Club 3, 45 Historical Club 45 Oh Professor 35 Der-Tow 15 Christmas Program 35 Gym Ex- hibition 1, 2, 3, 4. ALICE C.5HANEFELTER-General Course Blairsville High School 1, 25 Latin Club 2: Gym Exhibition 1, 25 Derry Township 3, 45 Gym Exhibition 35 Science Club 45 l-list.ori- cal Club 4. ARVADA I. SHEPLER-Commercial Course Commercial Club 1. 2, 3, 45 Dramatic Club l, 2, 3. 4, Historical Club 3, 45 il.iibraria.n 35 Oh Professor 35 Secretary 4. GLADYS I. SHRUNI - General Course Secretary Latin Club 45 Latin Club 2, 4: Dramatic Club 15 Historical Club 45 Com- mercial Club 45 .lunior Class Play 35 Chorus 15 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. ANNA M. SLEDGE - General Course Latin Club 25 Science Club 3, 45 Glee Club 3, 45 French Club 3, 45 Historical Club 45 Dramatic Club 45 Operetta 45 Der-Tow Staff 35 Librarian 45 Health Nurse 45 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. ROSE MARIE SLEZAK - Commercial Course Historical Club 3, 45 Secretary Historical Club 45 Commercial Club 2, 3, 45 Latin Club 25 Gym Exhibition 1. 2, 3, 45 Student Nurse Il, 4. VALENTINE M. SOBOTA - General Course Gym Exhibition 1. 2, 3, 4. ., J xA ijt? 55 ua tae? Mary Steele Betty Stitl: Rita Sweeney Mary Syster Betty Thomas Paul Thomas John Torrero Isabelle Toth Anthony Valenti Catherine Vickson Top Row Bottom Row MARY M. STEELE - General Course Dramatic Club 1, 3. 45 Latin Club 2, 31 French Club '3. 4: Historical Club 45 Tri Hi Y 45 President of Home Room 4f5 President of Historical Club 43 Librajrian '4i5 Gym Ex! hibition 51, 2, 3, 4. ' ' 5 ' ' i x . 5 BET'l7Y J. STITT f- ,General Course 1 Student Couucii 'Secretary 45 Natipnal rionor Society 3, 45 National Honor Society Secretary 45 Publication Staff 3-I 45 Assoc-iv ate Editor 45 Assistant Altlvertislng Manager 5 JPIITOI' Class,!Play 35 Senior Court 45 atgu Gfub 2, 3, 45 French Club 3, 45 Home Ro m Sjecretafry anti Treasurer 1, 35 Gym Exhibition 1,f2, 4. , 5 RITA N. SWEENEY - Commercial Course Senior Class Vice President 45 Publica- tion Staff 3, 45 Historical Club 3, 45 Tri Hi Y 3, 45 Commercial Club 2, 3. 45 Librarian 35 Gym Exhibition 1. 2. 3. 45 President of Home Room 1. May Queen, 1939. MARY SYSTER - General Course Class Secretary 25 French Club 3, 4: ,Latin Club 25 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 1, 2, 3, 45 Com- mercial Club 3, 45 Historical Club 3, 4. BETTY J. THOMAS - General Course Tri Hi Y 3. 45 French Club 3. 43 Dl'illll2llll' Club 2, 3, 45 Student Nurse 3, 45 Gym Ex- hibition 1. 2, 3, 4. I l PAUL H. THOMAS - General Course Drainatic Club 1, 2. 3. 45 Science Club 4: Historical Club 45 Latin Club 1. 25 Glee Club 1, 2, 35 Band 3: Gym Exhibition 1, 2. JOHN J. TORRERO - General Course President of Monogram Club 45 Monogram Club 3, 45 Football 2. 3, 45 Co-Captain of Football Team 45 Basketball 3. 4: Track 2. 3, 45 Gym Exhibition 1. 2. 3. 4. ISABELLE R. TOTH - Commercial Course Student Council 35 Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Historical Club 45 Commercial Club 2, 3, 45 French Club 35 Historical Club Vice Presi- dent 45 Librarian 3' Yours Truly Willie 3' Ciym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 45 F l'9ll?E.' 3, 4. y qWmNA r -I -4 -v ' 1' i cl'iool5 Gym Exhibition 4. tk. , 'Fi 'insfei 1 ed trom W Alexang ia g CATHERINE A. VICKSON-General Course Head Librarian 45 Glee Club 1, 25 Vice President of Science Club 45 Historical Club 3. 45 Latin Club 1, 25 llramutic Club 3, 11 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. Steve Vuitich Theodore Waldron Ruth Walkinshaw Arthur Wible Paul Williams Frank Yanossy Mary Yarchak Virginia Zahuranic Top Row STEVE G. VUITICH-General Course Monogram Club 3, 45 Secretary and Treas- urer of Monogram Club 45 Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Co-Captain of Football Team 45 Basket- bail 1, 2, 3, 45 'Track Manager 1, 2, 3, 45 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. THEODORE E. WALDRON-General Course Latin Club 2, 45 Junior Class Play 3, Home Room President 2. RUTH WALKINSHAW - General Course Vice President of National Forensic Le'- gue 4: Librarian 2, 3, 43 Student Nurse 3, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Latin Club 2, 3, 4, French Club 3, 45 Historical Club 3, 4. ARTHUR WIBLE - General Course 24 X-. Bottom Row PAUL W. WILLIAMS-College Preparatory Course Monogram Club 45 Latin Club 2, 43 Foot- ball 45 Track 2, 3, 45 Basketball 15 Gym Ex- hibition 1, 2, 3, 45 Band 2, 35 Glee Club 1. FRANK MICHAEL YANOSSY - General Course Latin Club 1, 25 Glee Club 1, 25 Track 33 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY L. YARCHAK - Commercial Course Commercial Club 2, 3, 45 I-listorical Club 4, Glee Club 15 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. IRG IA F. ZAHURANIC-General Course Lati Club 25 French Club 3, 45 Science Commercial Club 25 Historical Club 3, 4. i ' ub 4.: 'Z 1 . I J r gf 41 nf ' WM .x Www il tim 1 I . f , ,g ff JUNIOR CLASS HEN Columbus made ready for his t1'ip to India he had no idea what would happen to his ships, his crew. or himselfg but he took a chance. Thus, it was with the present Juniors when they entered Derry Township High three years ago. Just Columbus landed in a strange place and found many new things, we received our first glimpse of high school life. On his second trip Columbus knew ex- actly what he was going to do. He hoped to find treasure. We entered our second year of high school life with all the as- surance of a Columbus. We expected to find knowledge. We soon discovered JOHN HERALD .......... ,... . .... P resident CHALMERS SILLAMAN ....... Vice-President GRAYCE SELL .. . ...........,..... Secretary JEAN BAUMGARDNER ....... Treasurer D. W. BECK ....,.....4. , ..... Adviser that a treasure, such as knowledge, could not be found without. effort. After we had gained possession of a small part of this knowledge, we appreciated it more because we had to work for it. The braver members faced t.he storms and hardships ahead and safely weathered the gales of the Sophomore year. Unlike Columbus, when we set sail on our third voyage our Junior year, we knew where to find the treasures we sought. Therefore, we were not bound in chains and sent backg but kept on. Al- though fewer in number than three years ago, our class boasts some very outstand- ing students. I Y J' t I , . .v . ,. if V1 I .,4 Y l J . I N I J I J l I A ' v I 4.9 ,N .id I ' I It I 'f'5, ,g: ff J ge! ' 'fl 'm I A .. .II ,. V X T Y Q k Q N we I I - ij L J II 'I' .av I gg? N I . ENID SMITH ..., ,. . . .......... President ROBERT STAHL ,,,.,......,. Vice-President 33 SOPHOMORE CLASS N September 1937, two hundred and thirty-three students were gathered at Q the High School Airport located at Freshmanville. The entire group was eager to board the plane and become passengers of Derry Township. We were required to show our passports, which were our reports from the grades. The pilot, Mr. Coulter, introduced us to the co-pilots-the faculty. Without delay We took off on our long journey to Seniorville. I' As a group of ambitious students we were eager to begin our careers at once. WILLIAM NOLAN . .... Secretary-Treasurer MISS NICOL .,.. ............ .......... A d viser at Semester and pass the mid-year exams. 'The next stop on our trip was at Vacationland. After a layovedk of three months, we again semb e'at the Airport this time at Sop o ille Incidently our mem- bershi hi de ased somewhat over last y r's s e had decided to stay at V ti l rmanently. N r t - y mark our plane was fore d d 1'1. For the second time we wei re ire to take exams. t p we are nearing Juniorville, ere e ll be granted our pilots li- The routine of the t.rip each day was cense nd be permitted to step! our own much the same. To be able to continue course with a great .d ee free-' murlbjourney we were required to stop dom. mx 'I - - Q Q lf who we ,ge N I N e- msgs ,S X - - S 3 ' 51-I v . . Xa . - R we Qu ' ' ' 710-lfw 5 xg JU -Q xt Y. QNX I , 'N B 4' f A in , MARY JANE STEWART ,. ...... Presiuem MARIAN FATORA .. ,...... vice-President NORMA STIMMEL ....... secretaryrreasurer W. C. HART . . .......... ,...f,.Adviser .,. 1 -Q ff ,fi j, ., .f if , ROM the small comm,u ' ies 5111351 ,fayas of De1'ry'2t:W14shi vve'came a's'a band Dfsome twgji nlfheclgfsixty very 'een Pfeshman tc r Hi'T. H. S. in t e fall of 1938. Strolling in, groupfby oup, we were not avvwpf tl'fe fortune a friendships that,soon were to bee come ours. A M So this was High School. We began' TMJ the year as a very hilarious and enthLlslx?x CLASS adjusted ourselves to our and became a part of life aigu-rul us. Freshman can, me be found in every activity inQsQoo In athletics, dramatics, forensics, candf'?l3andsf-Pwfl choruses can be fcyhd talentedftngrihers of our class. -'K ' 7 - Tif- The first s,t.ep'stoward our goal has been made. OL11'-nefxtgfifole will be to astic group attending every football 1 . A .Q Y. I I I Jgame and entertainment, as vviell gg, the A hlghel plane' It, If Wh edgeme'iSM,,.am' .T Od Old pep meetings wf confidenqe we anticipate our Sophomore XJA Countless new situations CQH-2-,1'0HtQll in yealqbuye hope to eventually become th HA on all gideg, namely: nwj gtudipgf Pt-J i finestjSenior class our school has ever n classmates, and new teevldersr Dmiillced. . ' LX is . v ' j Q i L -A NX N Q, c -. 27 gli I I Qfdft lr W J One ship drives east and another drives west, While the self-same breezes blow,' It's the set of the sails and riot the gales, That bids them where to go. Like the winds of the seas are the ways of the fates, As we voyage along through lifeg It's the set of the soul that decides the goal, And not the storms or the strife. -Anon. X Qld isis? Activities LIBRARIANS Aside from the regular class work in the school the students of Derry Township are given an opportunity to advance and develop their spec- ial talents and capabilities in the extra-school activities program provided for that purpose. In or- der that the .students may engage in school government the Student Council has been a part of the ac- tivities program for several years. Those students interested in lit- erature or writing may find a place in the library or on the publication staff. Anyone interested in dra- matics may take part in the work of the Dramatic Club. Likewise, those pupils who find music, pub- lic speaking, photography, athlet- ics, and many other activities to their liking may further their iw.- terests in joining one of the clubs in our school. I 1 . . . J, , . ,.L4a.fz.,.f f - -lf ' 5.4 ar . 1 ,fe J, , ,. , X .e7j.-,.g, STUDENT CGUNCIL HE Student Council, which was organ- ized a few years ago, is the student governing body of our school. Under the supervision of Miss Burd the council meets semi-monthly. The purpose of the organization is to correlate the school activities and afford the students an opportunity to help direct and partici- pat.e in the governmental affairs of the school. Membership in the council consists of one representative from each Freshman and Sophomore home room, and two rep- resentatives from each Junior and Sen- ior home room. At present this set-up makes an approximate membership of twenty-three. The council home room representatives are elected the same time as the home room officers are choosen and serve for the entire school year. The officers of the Student Council arc elected by the members of the councii and also serve for one school year. Like many other governing organiza- tions our council has many of those all- important groups commonly called com- mittees. The Citizenship Committee promotes orderly conduct and provides ARTHUR BRINKER . ..,..... President JOSEPH BOYLE ...... ..,.. V ice-President BETTY STITT ..,.. , ........ Secretary HELEN DUDA . .. .. ...... Treasurer MISS BURD ,... ......,. A dviser punishment for those who disobey the rules. The Public Relations Committee makes a study of possible improvements in regards to school procedures and makes recommendations for changes in such procedures. A Scholastic Commit- tee keeps tab on the standing of students and publishes an honor roll each six- week period in the year. Other special committees are appointed as the need arises. During the brief history of the ex- istence of the Council in our school sev- eral major projects which benefited the school as a whole have been undertaken. The most noteworthy of which was the securing of the 16 m.m. sound movie projector last year. From the beginning of the school year until the last day of the term, the Coun- cil and its various committees are busily engaged in such activities as arranging the seating order in assemblies, direct- ing hall-traffic, candy sales, hospital donations, Red Cross campaigns, and many such activities. With the end of the school year we find the Council has up-held its motto, To secure the stabil- ity of the group, to the last word. THOMAS BOYL.E . . ............. Presihdent ANTHONY BILONICH .. ..Vice-President BETTY STITT . .. . ......... Secretary GENE MCDONALD ,.,. ........ T reasurer MISS BURD .. ........ ........ A dviser H BELIEVE in the joy of study, the discipline of diligent learning and the re-discovery of the world of na- ture and men through the open mind, is the pledge taken by each new initiate into the local chapter of the National Honor Society. The above pledge is tak- en by any member of the Junior or Senior classes who have been honored with mem- bership in the club because of high schol- arship, and services rendered during his high school career. Approximately fifteen students con- quer the four obstacles which stand on the path which leads to membership in the society. These four fortresses which are Scholarship, Character, Service and Leadership appear to some to be insur- mountable obstructions, but in reality they are only the necessary character- istics in any successful student's life. It is the duty of the senior members of the club to make the necessary plans and carry out the initiation ceremonies for the new members each year. During the initiation ceremonies each action has its symbolic meaning. The PIN is sug- gestive and expressive of the pledge. HONOR SOCIETY The WHITE ROBE symbolizing char' acter is the intergrator of mental, moral, and physical strength. The CAP and GOWN stands for SCHOLARSHIP the goal toward which every real student struggles. Arrayed in durable GRAY SERVICE is always ready and willing to help mankind. The robe of ROYAL PURPLE has always been symbolic for LEADERSHIP. These four Scholarship, Character, Service, and Leadership stand together, one for all and all for one, waiting for those who will embrace them as a unit. For what good is one without the others? After the initiation cermonies each year there is usually a celebration in the form of a banquetg a happy and gala. event where everybody is joyful and radiant and everything is perfect. Then comes the parting of the Sena iors at graduation time and the Juniors remain to ca1'ry on and in so doing it will be their duty to teach the under- classmen the meaning of, and manner in which the four symbols must be treated. FORENSICS HE assembly bell rings, the contest- ants gather in the auditorium where Mr. Shirey, the regional head of the National Forensic League, issues last minute instructions to the chairman, judges, and contestants who are to par- ticipate in the annual Oratorical Con- test at our school. The various speakers and officials retire to the designated rooms and the competition is on. Humorous readings, original orations, dramatic sketches are delivered and repeated through many rounds of competition. Each time the judges rate the speakers in comparison with their opponents ability. Finally the last word is spoken, the final results are hurried to the tabulators, everyone lingers expectantly near the bulletin board for the final results. Some are happy, some are sad, some are surprised at their high standings, some are dis- appointed, but all concerned are agreed on one point, that it has been a day well spent and are determined to do better next time. The results of the competition held at our school this year revealed the fact that our local chapter of the Forensic MU.. GENE McDONALD ............ President RUTH WALKINSHAW .,...... Vice-President ROBERTA DICK . ........ Secretary-Treasurer' D. K. SHIREY ,......... .,............. A dviser League ranks high in the National or-V ganization. The three instructors, Miss Nicol, Miss Garrigan, and Mr. Shirey, are to be complimented on the fine results they have obtained in this highly important extra-school work. lt is hoped by t.he sponsor of the ac- tivity that by the time this volume reaches you that one or more of the Derry Township speakers will have been successful in reaching the National competit.ion. So far in the history of Forensics, in our school, only one local participant has reached the National competition. Robert Johnson was that person and he brought this honor ann distinction to our school last year. The personell of the Forensic group this year is as follows: Seniors, Gene McDonald, Roberta Dick, Ruth Walkin-1 shaw, Mary Miller, Irene Bernard, Isa- belle Toth, Geraldine Fleming, Jean Dun- mire, Harvey Barger, Juniors, Betty Brant, Helen Cowan, Earl Noel, Mary Poole, Madelyn Kestner, Olga Cignetto, Fannie Shematek, Joe Boyle, James Phillips, Freshmen, Marion Fatora, Ruth Showers, Martha Jane Nace, Phyl-- lis McCracken. ISABELLE MARRON , ..Editor-in-chief BETTY STITT, MADELYN KESTNER ...,.... ..,... A ssistant Editors H. W. BITNER ..........,,............ Adviser ERE is the initial payment on my 1939 yearbook. When are the Senior pictures t.o be taken? May I order three individual basketball pictures? When will the groups be photographed? What kind of a cover are we going to use this year? And so it goes from the beginning of the school year until the Blue and Gold is issued in May. In addition to being required to an- swer innumerable questions, like those above, t.he membe1's of the Publications Staff have many other duties to per- form. The first thoughts of the staff must be concerned with the sales came paign early in September after which comes the planning and laying-out of the working dummy. In this latter work such things as number of pictures, ar- rangement of photographs, white space, amount of copy, and general appearance of each page must be given special at- tention. With the plan or dummy complete the Staff goes to work finding and getting the appropriate pictures for the space reserved for them. Next comes the iden- tification of each individual on each shot. With all pictures taken and idenf tified t.he Staff then prepares the photos for the engraver. PUBLICATICDNS With the pictures out of the way comes the task of writing and rewriting of the copy to accompany each picture. Meanwhile a design and plan for the cover has been submitted to the embos- sing company and a final selection made for the 1939 book. With the dummy complete, all pictures in to the engraver, all copy complete. and the covers ordered the Staff is busily engaged checking and approving the printeris work. At last comes the day when the fruits of individual labor are collected under one cover in one volume and another annual goes into the Library of School History. The complete personell of this year's Staff is as follows: Editor-in-chief-- Isabelle Marrong Associate Editors-- Betty Stitt, Madelyn Kestnerg Business Manager-Earl Noel, Associate Busi- ness Managers-June Gibbons, Fannie Shematekg Circulation Manager-Helen Plato, Associate Circulation Managers -Irene Bernard, Barbara Scanderg Ad-- vertising Manager-Gene McDonald, Associate Advertising Managersflllary Miller, Joe Boyleg Sports Editor-Dom- inick Ferrerog Associate Sports Editors -Thomas Boyle, Kenneth Mooreg Typ- ists-Betty Jackman, Rita Sweeney, Ruth Scott. DRAMATICS ELDOM can one enter the auditorium during activity period or after school hours Without encountering a group of dramatic students practicing for some entertainment or play production. The three major productions of the school year areg the All-school Play un- der the direction of Mr. Hart, the Jun- ior Class Play supervised by Miss Nicol. and the Senior Class Play directed by Miss Schott. In addition to the above major productions many minor sketches and presentations were prepared and pre- sented by the dramatic group. With the stage set and the cast in readiness the curtains parted on many an enjoyable hour. Perhaps it was an assembly program or maybe only a re- hearsal, but Whatever it was the reliable stage managers were ever on the alert to lend a hand to bring about success. Short sketches, Shakespearean scenes, puppet shows, and historical events were all interwoven into plays given by the different groups and classes. Each sec- tion of the Dramatic Club was respon- sible for at least one program during the club meetings this year. Much credit must be given for the effective and efficient manner in which the school ushers handled the seating HELEN PLATO .....,,......,.... .... P resident MARY POOLE ,... ...,....... V ice-President JUNE GIBBONS , ,..Secretary-Treasurer MISS NICOL, MISS SCHOTT. MR. HART ....................... Advisers of the crowds of patrons who attended our productions. Arrayed in white these girls were forever endeavoring to seat tne audience before the initial curtain Went up. Not only does the dramatic group specialize in stage productions but in- tensive research and study is made by the group of the early theaters and pro- ductions in the history of the drama. Early English and American dramas are studied and reproduced in their entirety or in part. Some of the more populai classics, such as Julius Ceaser, studied in the English classes are produced foi the enjoyment of the club members. All of these above mentioned extra- school activities require the time and guidance of experienced directors which the club has in the persons of Mr. Hart, Miss Nicol, and Miss Schott. To Mr. Keener goes much of the credit for the successful stage management and set constructions in the many produc- tions this year. Probably the most important individ- uals concerned in the activities of the club were the cast members of the var- ious presentations. All in all the cycle of this year's dra- matics was highly successful. A ANN ROSS . ............. .. President OLGA CIGNETTO .,,, , ...Vice-President ANNA KISIC ........... Secretary-Treasurer MISS SCHOTT ,,,,.. ., , .... . ,...... Adviser HE meetings and activities of the French Club are designed by t.he club adviser to be both educational and entertaining. In this manner it is pos- sible for the French students to apply in a practicable manner that which thef have learned in the more formal class'- room situation. Although the only language supposed to be per itted at club meeting is French th me bers are sometimes forced to ' y 'o the good old English to make' ar t ir t oughts. Infor lity t general atmosphere which p v 'ls at club meeting. Re- fresh ts e ften served at special occasio . prr riate S 'vices are con- ducted t h lu s Chris as and Easter mee i g . nu tal pro 1 ms are often 0 d at the 1la1c e ings. Ancient an odei l nch g es are played by the em rs Often ort French plays are pres nted by the c ub's members the ' og ing given V irely in French. l . X X x 1 iii Mfjl pg , N. FRENCH CLUB French History is of particular in- terest to the membership of the club. The novel of Charles Dicken's Tale of Two Cities is a much studied and much discussed bit of writing of that troubled era in French History called the Rev- olutionf' A study of the French settlement in New Orleans and other points in thc United States afforded an opportunity for an interesting period of investigation into the French influence and its effect on some of our present day customs. Of course no study of the French lan- guage would be complete without an in- vestigation into the styles and methods of the French clothes designers and dress makers. This phase of club ac- tivity was of the primary interest to the feminine members of the organization. All in all the club members have en- joyed a highly profitable and enjoyable year in their club meetings. it yyggyil vt HE membership of the F. F. A. is Derry Township High on the top posi X w .x 1 V xl F. F. A. limited to those boys of the student body who are enrolled in the Voca- tional Agriculture Department in our school. The organization boasts a membership of approximately fifty members from the four classes this year. Mr. Keener the club's adviser planned and supervised many varied and inter- esting activities this year. These ac- tivit.ies were in the nature of field trips. competition in judging contests as well as a trip to the Annual State Farm Show at Harrisburg. The last mentioned trip, being the yearly highlight of the years' program. Many of the club members won valuable prizes for their showing in the various contests at the farm show this year. In addition to making a fine showing at Harrisburg the club members also played an important part in keeping I 5 GEORGE BARNHART ............... President MIKE GIANNINI .,,..... ...,, V ice-President JAMES HOLSOPPLE .... ........ S ecretary JOHN STEELE ....... . ,,.. ..Treasurer MR. KEENER .......... .. ..... Adviser Www 44.4-ur?f7j4f'-fw f V-ffl 1 tion in the Westmoreland County school competition. There are four degrees of membership in the club. The first degree is the greenhand degree, which is conferred upon entry into the club. The second de- gree is the Future Farmer degree which is conferred by the local chapter after a member has met certain qualifications. The two highest degrees are conferred by the State and National Chapters for outstanding and meritorious work in the agriculture field outside of the school. The local unit of the F. F. A. also has a practical side to its activities. That of aiding local farmers with t.heir farm problems. The club also renders valu- able service to the school. Its members are directly responsible for the building and handling of all stage settings used in the school's dramatic and musical pro- ductions. The club slogan Learning by doing is closely followed by the local unit. ISABELLE MARRON EMMA LOU CUMMIN,,, ..,.,.. . Y- M --,-- .. BETTY COGLEY , . .,.... Xiweecretary GLADYS SHRUM 'J reasurer Miss GARRIGAN . '.',' .'.'. ' 'ffs,l , .Adviser . '- NX . HE Latin Clu asxfoiix officers t.his year seve la.tica1ly im- portant Hstude ts. Is lle lVIarron was decte to ide el fails of th club folic K cL11'1'ntileg1'X'. er first as- Q ' ' 1 ' fs, ii sistant bx ng a oil ummings Junior. Retty llxlpg and Gladys Schrumlwexf entrrstedix ilih the duties of eepfng tile records an handling the fi nces off he group. R e igbnce again a live and vital city as ' ostlbne hundred make believe Rf-- 'X answer the roll call of the censor-- u ster at the regular club meeting. A hough the club regulations require all answers to the roll call to be in Latii. occasionally a member slips and answers here or present, but he's quickly set right by his fellow Romans. LATIN CLUB By means of a pageant, a bit of his- tory, or by the use of some graphic ma- terials the club members are transported on imagination to the ancient and pow- erful Roman Empire. Amid a touch of pageantry one may well think he is actually living in the time of the mighty Ceasers. Often other fam- ous Roman characters such as Brutus or Cassius make their appearance through clever characterizations by the club members. Almost every holiday of the school year brings back pleasant memories of festive and joyful celebrations. Who could forget those pleasant events? Re-- member Santa giving out gifts to the members from their unknown mystery palsy the funny valentines that each member received from an anoymous friend? ff- fffjffyjf N x ,- fd My-7 ff! A X ..-2 . , H . ji . , Qffjf 'XR fi!! Vfyf Kuff? f Xf- LXQ' XX- X- -V I hhjjr . Y I If , f R i iv X R ff 'X J' pf' I z' ' 7K - ax N X ' lf, lv JJ Ir! .X Q X My D A ,ifl I WJ! X uh X fyyf A -- 'xg f x R ' X., , x X I 1 i ,gud - J I lv J 90' -.W I .J I I .- FS .. , '. , , .TIQMMERCIAL CLUB E, S ALANCE sheets, salesmanship, busi- ness management, trial balances, as-- sets and liabilities, notes, and many other business terms apparently very confusing to the non commercial student, furnish a Wide variety of interesting subjects as a basis for intelligent con- ferences. discussions, and meetings when the commercial club assembles for a reg- ular session. Correct business procedure and the qualifications demanded of office em- ployees are foremost in the minds of these potential young business men and women. The uniformed would gaze with Won- der at the new and seemingly compli- cated mechanical commercial devices which are used by the members of the organization with confidence and ease. The bu ' e training department of-- fers many rtunities to the commerci- ally-minde dent. The incessant click and clatt ' the machines in Miss is Sli IRENE BERNARD ........,i...,. ..President CHARLES HILL ,4...., ......., V ice-President JUNE LAWTON .........,.....,..... Secretary , , . , .Treasurer JOSEPHINE ROGOSKY , .. IVIISSES MOCK, MANIA, NAKLES ..Advisers Mock's typing classes indicates that many future secretaries are in the pro- cess of being made. The Working out of a practice set in Miss Nakle's bookkeeping class proves a major task for the embryo accountants. The final preparation for real office procedure is supplied by Miss Mock in the office practice classes. Here the ex- act daily routine of an average business office is followed. Salesmanship, law, geography, arith- metic and other subjects contribute their share toward preparing students for the outside business world. These import- ant subjects are handled by Mr. Hart, Mr. Cook, and Miss Mania. Not only do the club members par- ticipate in the purely business matters but there are also many social events listed on the yearly calendar of activi- ties of the group. Mixing business with pleasure was also included in the activi- ties of the club for the last year. 7 , aff? WWW Mo: MARY STEELE .................. President ISABELLE TOTH . .... Vice President ROSE MARIE SLEZAK .Secretary-Treasurer MISS BURD .............. ....... . Adviser OMEONE has said, History never repeats itself, but we find it im- possilbe to make a Writeup of the his- torical club without repeating some of the past events in Which the members have participated. Who won the World War? How long will the present dictatorships continue to exist? When will the next general world war come? These and many other equally difficult as Well as interesting questions of a similar nature are discussed, de- bated, and studied but never answered to the satisfaction of all club members present. Not only does the club consider the events of the present and near past but the members attempt to delve into the past in an effort to established some HlSTORICAL CLUB logical reason for present conditions as well as explain why some recent events have happened as they have. In attempt to understand more fully why's and wherefore's of p1'esent day: conditions a systematic survey of World history is made by the club, beginning with the earliest known records of prim- itive man as he lived in the far eastern sections of the World, up to the present highly complicated civilizations of Eur- ope. America and the rest of the world. The members of the club suplement their regular classroom lessons with in- formal discussions and conferences. Much time is spent by the club mem-- bers in digging up local historical in- formation, this phase of the work is one of the most interesting engaged in by the organization. io A S PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB NTIL this year this group was known as the Science Club but with the opening of the school this year the club members felt the club activities should be narrowed down to some special phase of science. After due discussion it was decided to make a thorough study of the properties of light through the medium of photography. Such terms of lumens, refraction, pan- cromantic, and many other Words per- taining to the taking, developing, and printing of photographs were like so much Greek to the majority of the club members at the beginning of the year. As the year progressed these misunder- stood terms as well as many other tech- nical terms became the common vocabu-- lary of all members of the group. Under the skillful guidance of the club adviser, Mr. Stump, all phases of pho- tography were studied. MARGARET DANKO ., .... ........ P resident CATHERINE VICKSON ...... ..Vice-President STEPHEN VICKSON .... Secretary-Treasurer MR. STUMP ..,... ..................... A dvlser The making of the film and the spee- ial properties of the various makes of film were carefully studied. Illumination, lenses, and correct dis- tances for the taking of pictures were given considerable attention as well as the actual snapping of the pictures themselves. Many and varied were the subjects snapped by the twenty-odd members of the group. Not only did the group obtain pic- tures but they also performed the nec- cessary work required to do their own finishing. In other words the club members made a thorough study of the project from the raw materials to the finished product by actually handling the work necessary to complete a picture. DIRECTRESS, Miss cogan MIXED CHORUS F it's a radio program, an assembly, an operetta, or any other form of en- tertainment you wish vocal music for, then there is only one thing to do, see the Mixed Chorus Directress and your troubles are over. Many and varied are the accomplish- ments of the members of this group from the solos, the duos, the quartets to thc entire chorus we find many accomp- lished singers and performers willing to give of his time and talent for the en- joyment of the audience. But not all time is spent on the stage. Much of the time spent in the choral ac- tivities of the group is expended behind the scenes in long periods of practice and study. Sometimes outside appearances are made, such as church singing or civic club entertainments, as Well as, a fre- quent radio appearance. This group can truly be said to be a Representative Group being made up of students of both sexes from all four classes of the school. The picture on this page shows the Mixed Chorus which is composed of the members selected from the girl's glee club and boys taken from boy's glee club. The final appearance of these musical groups during the school year is at the Spring Festival held early in May each year. X MISS SCHOTT .. ..,, Tri-Hi-Y Adviser' Xxx . ,X X X 5 X MR. PONDS ...,.., . ...., Hi-Y Adviser TRI-HI-Y and HE two service clubs, the Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y groups, of our school are under the direction of Miss Schott and Mr. Pounds respectively. Charitable work, as well as, commun- ity and school service are the main func- tions of these two groups. Many school projects are aided and backed by both groups of students. The collecting of Hospital donations, assist- Hl-Y CLUBS ing in time of local disaster, Red Cross donations, making up Christmas baskets, and many other worthwhile activit.ies are carried on by the groups during the year. The general purpose of each club is to create, maintain, and extend through the home, the school, and the community high standards of Christian character and service. A 4 ' , v-- UNH cv! u--.ri- 'gl ffw- I 1 - X.. :1 if fx A,.,, . I Mer . f k I 2 MM 9 ,Q J Aa DIRECTOR ........ MR. EECK MLS. .. BAND AND ORCHESTl275IML 'WT F it Were possible to pick the two most popular extra-school organizations in the school the vote would probably favor one of the above organizations. Under the direction of Mr. Beck, of the Science Department, our Rand and Orchestra have been built up from very meager beginnings to the point of pe:- fection at which we find them today. Although equipment in the way of music, instruments, and uniforms is ex- pensive and difficult to obtaing with the A ' A 0 . .j. . ,fl h mpg, , ,A, V :I ! I 4, lE.,..,4 5-,Y .. ,1 i assistance of the smwrllklgfmfgnzl - through t.he efforts o.f1t.hge,4ii4'ector and members of the groupsxthemselves sevx g e1'al valuable instruments Q,Q'dfin1p1uveA,.-,..4,1 ments in equipment have beenmade re- cently. Most notable of these V ere the addition of t.Wo large bass horns, four mellophones, a glockenspiel, anclxlasbrikgi-' bass for the orchestra, and last but not least new quarters for storage and prac- tice room. 1 X . , ,. 'V' 0,21 Af .l ji' 5 ' ' ' fy! 1 r ' ' ' 4. ,- ,, I 1 ' 1 vggl! uv 7:14 ti ' ff' ' ' -'ffl' i.f,w-. fa r , A. 'v ff-af., . ' 1-J' -U pg b n-it ' r 1 f H43 limi, ing' N ' -yr -.fe-5,1 -Q, 4 '.'.-N 1 Y L g -A I Q- V..0j1n,,' , g 7,6 ..4Q?Ai. K Aggiv A r' r' Y Q J ' . A n f' .,. -fr'-, 'p4 f ' 'ul ,, - M , f' 4 1 - f ,f .. 9 r- ,fi 7 A .i-1 'Q -0 -' 5 I ' gf Ji ' 4-.Q if 1 When the great Scorer comes To write against your name, He wyites not that you won or lost But how you played the gamv. Tom Karney. Athletics SCHOOL NURSES t'May I be excused to go to the Health Room? is a familiar phrase heard in every class and study hall at sometime during the year. This phase of the physical educa- tion and health program of the .school is under the direction of Miss Cort, the girls' health and gym in- structor. Whether it is a slight headache or at severe pain makes no differ- ence to the calm, cool, and collected atmosphere that surrounds the health room and its attendants. Every student is appreciative of the fact that this group of school servants are willing to sacrifice their time and talent for the bene- fit and comforts of others. The first requisite of a school in relation to athletics is of course the care and treatment of the health ot its athletes. V-W...-M. .W 1 1939 - GOLDEN EAGLES - 1939 HE 1938-39 edition of the Golden Eagles' football squad opened the season with an impressive 26-7 win over its neighboring rival, Derry Bor- ough. The second win of the season was reg- istered by the locals when they decisively defeated Dunbar Township, a newcomer on the schedule, by a 31-0 score. The third game of the year had not been in progress long when the fans be- gan to realize that this was a battle royal. Then came the high point of the fray, when Jim Johnson took a McKees Rock's punt on his own forty and threaded his way through the entire opposing team for a touchdown. McKees Rocks was not to be denied and man- aged a two point safety before the game ended, 7-2. The fourth encounter of the year was one of t.hose Jack the Giant Killer affairs with Shaler Township in the role of the Giant, who was vanquished by the Gold- en Eagles 19-0. For several years the locals had gone to Mt. Pleasant rated as almost sure win- ners and for just as many years the Ramsay Bobcats had defeated them. This season all the pent. up fury and fire was unleashed by the Blue and Gold war- riors and when the dust had cleared a fifth victory had been won by a 19-7 score. Battle worn and tired out by the five hard victories earned to date, it was a weary but determined band of foot.ballers who set out to battle the undefeated Hurst High Scarlet Hurricane. After .three and one-half quarters of fierce scoreless play Hurst crashed through for a touchdown, and the only score of the game, thereby handing the locals their first defeat of the season by a 6-0 score. Not discouraged by the Hurst defeat the Eagles came right back the follow- ing Saturday and handed the Sewickley Township squad their worst. defeat of the year, 22-0. The second defeat of the season came from a veteran senior team from Indiana High. Although the locals put up a stiff fight the result. was a 21-7 defeat.. The annual climax of the season with Latrobe High is always a colorful hard- fought affair. The biggest thrill this year came when Lawrence Joe ran through the entire Latrobe team for a touchdown, but the referee cancelled the score by ruling that Joe had stepped out of bounds at mid-field. From that time on until the end of the game neither team threatened to score with the final result standing at 0-0. 938 - FOOTBALL RECORD 1939 D. T. H. S. ..... ...... ........ 2 6 -Derry Borough ,..... .... 7 D. T. H. S. .... . . .31-Dunbar Township .... . . . 0 D. T. H. S. .... . . . 7-McKees Rocks ..... . 2 D. T. H. S. .... .. .19-Shaler Township ... ., . 0 D. T. H. S. .... ...19--Mt. Pleasant .... . . T D. T. H. S. .... ... 0--Hurst ............... .. 6 D. T. H. S.. . . .. .22-Sewickley Township ,... . . . O D. T. H. S. .... ... 7-Indiana ..... ..... . . 21 D. T. H. S. .... ..... O -Latrobe .. . . . .. 0 Totals .... . . . 131 43 0 Q o 1939 - FOOTBALL SCHEDULE - 1940 September 16-Derry Borough .......................... Home September 23--Ligonier ....... Home September 30-McKees Rocks . . Homeei October 7-Shaler Township .. . Homeft October 14--A---Wilmerding ..... Awayf October 21kHurst ............ Homeif' October 28- -Open November 3-4Sewickley Borough ......... ......,..... A waylf November 11-Latrobe ................................. Away EW. P. I. A. L. Class A Games 0 Q 0 JOHN TORRERO , ..... . , ..... President AM MONOGRAM CLUB ETESE too?-TFCOHN J .'.' ' 3 gegaeS!1i'?.Fr'53l?.i2f MR. SULLIVAN ,.... ..,,............ A dviser HE Monogram Club was established five years ago by Coach Sullivan. Its purpose is to give recognition to those boys and girls who have served their school on the various athletic teams. To be eligible to membership in the club a candidate must have earned a letter in one of the major sports or as a cheerleader. This letter is awarded upon the basis of the number of minutes a boy or girl actually engages in competition during one season's play. Several members of the club in the past, as well as the present, have earned letters in all three major sports, namely: football, basketball, and track. Not only the boys have the opportunity of earning varsity letters but the girls may also attain this honor through their efforts on the cheerleading squad. Ever since its formation the club has been endeavoring to find a Way in which it might reward its graduating seniors with a standardized gift. This year by presenting a movie to the student body at a nominal admission price the group was able to award thirteen graduating sen- iors with very good looking gold pull- over sweaters. The membership of the club since its beginning in 1935 up to and including this year is as follows: Frank Antus, Mitchell Barron, Cecil Cobes, Jimmie Cohen, John Corey, George Doherty, Charles Demangone, Mitchell Duda, Louis Fry, Steve Krinock, Charles La- posky, Louis Matteo, William Nair, Allen Rankie, Aldo Razza, James Sillaman, Homer Shoup, Sidney Thomas, John Wallbaum, Bob Watkins, Lawrence Steff- ani, Ernest Holsopple, Mike Polosky, Julius Moses, Bruno Sampo, John Car- not, Mike Corey, Clarence Ruby, Thomas Graham, Americo Rubis, John Chemski, William Mattock, Theodore Johnson, Walter Cogley, John Relick, Prince Clay- ton, Louis Kasperik, James McCullough, Thomas Boyle, George Shematek, Joe Neigoot, Paul Antus, Morse Fironi, Will- iam Spangler, Roy Mock, Helen Hunter, Iva Dixon, Richard Watkins, Frank Penick, Albert Darazzio, George Burd, Donald Corle, George McKlveen, David Shaw, Matt Shematek, George Stano- vitch, Paul Shafron, John Torrero, Steve Vuitich, James Johnson, Fred Meloy, Andy Novak, James Stahl, Tony Bilonich, Paul Gulas, Louis Eaglehouse, Robert. Mulligan, Helen Plato, Walter Bugala, Paul Williams, Harry Strong, Homer Foxx, John Johnson, Joe Caldwell, Jack Roadman, Andy Barron, Mike Tua, John Cogley, Lawrence Joe, Tom Kisic, Steve Clayton. 6 sv ' be T., 1 , H. HELEN PLATO ..,,,.. Head Cheerleader ELEANOR ALBAUGH .. .,...... Assistant MISS CORT ............ .... . Adviser CHEER LEADERS HELEN PLATO-Senior from Erenizei' . . . has been a cheerleader for four years . . . likes football best of all sports . . . indulges in swimming and roller skating for iecreation . . . hopes to become a news- paper reporter . . . motto is: Live, Love and Learn. ELEANOR ALBAUGH-Junior from El- madale . . . belongs to Dramatic, Commer- cial, T1-i Hi Y Clubs . . . makes a hobby 2 out of collecting pictures of movie stars . . . ambition is to become a private secre- tary . . . motto: Don't put off 'till tomorrow what you can do today. ROSELLA COSMOCK-Sophomore from Elmadale . . . belongs to Glee, Commercial, and D1 amatic Clubs . . . dancing is favorite pastime . . . selects Richard Green, .lack Benny, and Kathleen Norris as favorite actor, comedian, and author . . . motto: Live and Learn. ROSALIE BONN-Junior from Brenizer . . . belongs to Dramatic and Commercial Clubs . . . roller skates, swims, and dances for recreation . . . collects pictures of movie stars at a hobby . . . ambition is to he an interior decorator . . . motto: Don't try to make a man over. ROBERT STAHL-Sophomore from Elma- dale . . . has ambition to become a teacher . . . likes to roller skate and dance . . . member of Student Council, Dramatic, Glee, and Commercial Clubs . . . Motto: Live :und Learn. R I 1 Q W: 4 1939 VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD 1938 BASKETBALL 938 - VARSITY RECORD - 1939 D. T. H. S. .... 11-Arnold ....... 42 D. T. H. S. .... 11-Scottdale ..... 27 D. T. H. S. .... 16-Latrobe . . .. 20 D. T. H. S. .... 21-Scottdale ..... 23 D. T. H. S. .... 10-Latrobe . . .. 13 D. T. H. SFP. .. 9-Ligonier . .. 17 D. T. H. S. .... 14-Blairsville .... 12 D. T. H. S. .... 12-St. Vincent . 26 D. T. H. . .22-E. Huntington. 24 D. T. H. Sit. . .19-Hurst ....... . 24 D. T. H. . .31-Derry Boro ... 19 D. T. H. . .23-Youngwood . .. 28 D. T. H. . .20-Mt. Pleasant . . 18 D. T. H. Sit. . .24-Youngwood ... 15 D. T. H. S.'X'. . 19-Derry Boro .... 32 D. T. H. S. .... 18-Arnold ....... 39 D. T. H. . .14-Ligonier .. . . .. 18 D. T. H. S. .... 14-St. Vincent ... 31 D. T. H. S.'X'. . .30-E. Huntington. 21 D. T. H. SW. . .27-Hurst ....... . '31 D. T. H. S.'X'. . .32-Mt. Pleasant . . 30 D. T. H. SW. . .29-Monessen .. .. 41 HW. P. I. A. L. Games Totals, D. T. H. S. 4263 Opponents 551. Won 6g Lost 16. 1 51 AVA Plays Musicals Autographs SENIOR CLASS PLAY HAUNT TILLIE Goes TO TowN May 5, 1939 Under the direction of Miss Mabel Schott Tillie Trask .... Lucinda Talbot . . . Pamela Marsh .. . Lizzie Parsons . . . Ellen Neeland .... Ronald Howland .... Luther Lorrimer . . . Mervin Tucker .... . Charlie One Lung .... Mrs. Tillie Tucker Dr. Hattie Bing .. .. JWWW Characters ..... Ann Kisic . Irene Bernard . . . . Jean Dunmire Arvada Sheplar . . . Mary Steele . . . . Tom Boyle Arthur Brinker . Jack Roadman Leroy Nicholson . . . Virginia Caldwell .. Cora Birdsell JUNICDR CLASS PLAY HEVERYBODY woRKs BUT FATHER March 24 1939 Under the direction of Miss Kathryn Nicol. Dale Ashton .. Buzz Ashton .. Minna Ashton .. Hadley Ashton .. Elton Barnes . Roger Rayburn Mazie Droops . . . Cherry Hartsell .. Alfred Weadon ..... Malvina Weatherby Ruth Bright ..... Characters . . . . . .Eleanor Albaugh ........Joe Boyle . . . . .Rosalie Bonn . . . .Charles Hill .. . .Jim Phillips .. . . . .Earl Noel . . . . .Olga Cignetto . . . . . . .Adeline Berg William Wineland . . . . Betty Snoddy . . . . .June Gibbons f 1 i Shirley Kingston Joe Bennett ...... Jim Carter ..... Annie McCullom . Fannie McCullom . . . Henry McCullom . Mrs. McCul1om . . . George S. 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Caps ancI Gowns by McCartI1y 8g Simon C CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS CF 1939 O WE INVITE YOU T0 INSPECT O CLASS RINGS AND PINS CAPS AND GOWNS MEDALS AND TROPHIES DIPLOMAS AND INVITATIONS D. A. ENEIX, Manager 60 The roar and blinding tlash of 232,000 volts of man-made lightning proves the quality and sturfliness of another string of Westinghouse insulators. Even this searching, searing' tlood of energy, far in excess of anything the insulators are called on to withstand in normal service, has failed to find a flaw or Weak- ness. This is only one of the many rigorous check tests by which Westinghouse regularly assures its customers that all of its porcelain insulation will do its full share in bringing the comfort and convenience of electricity to your home. Westinghouse Electric tt Manufacturing llc. EAST PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA PORCELAIN FAcTonIEs DERRY. PENNSYLVANIA EMERYVILLE, CALIFORNIA r Il KIST'S DRUG STORE The Rexall Store PHONE--4141 DERRY, PA. R. I. 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