Donora High School - Dragon Yearbook (Donora, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1954 volume:

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I am a drop of ink. ln me are the records Ot the deeds ot many His heroism In clarion bugle notesy His sacrifice In eternal musings divine. I am a drop of ink. 2 IHE DHHGUH I954 Published by IHE SEHIUH CIHSS of DONORA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DONORA, PENNSYLVANIA YVON NE AMOROSO MARIAN DOLNACK Editor-in-chief 3 Business Manager FUHEUIUHD The Class of '54 has streamlined the symbolic Dragon to conform to an age of rocket power and iet speed and aimed the Dragon for the most distant stars that beckon the adventurous but earth-bound people everywhere. As THE DRAGON blasts off for the stars, we shall follow its course through space, noting the scholastic, athletic, and extra-curricular ac- complishments ofthe students. Fasten the safety straps! Everyone is aboard! 5-4-3-2-1. Blast off! 4 DEDICHTIUH The Donora Senior High School football team, after losing 12 seniors from the previous year's squad, set their sights on the brightest stars and arrived there by winning every game and the ultimate championships-the co-championship of the WPIAL and the cham- pionship of the Big Six Valley Conference. They have brought credit and renown to their community and school, and upheld the slogan of their community, The Home of Cham- pions. For this perfection in the school's activity, we respectfully dedicate The Dragon to the T954 football squad, the coaches, and prin- cipal and athletic manager, Dr. Michael Herk. FOOTBALL PLAYERS lBetween the Goal Postsl Row l ll to rl Edward Kearns Richard White Don Ritchie, Eddie Brletich, Robert Gaydos, Row 2 Jim Lewis Charles Ross Arnold Ceccom Billy Russell, Donald Crofton, Winslow ,V I WWW!! XXNQQXXYS THBLE UF CUHTEHTS M5005 Qxmiixki at X! 1 , ,,., X 1 O' .pg ff H I 1 M 5, .7 if 2 A '6 ' 1 VZ a 1 vw M WW-V W, - 143 L. f .. - -f L 3 if 2 . Q Q , , 1 K JF E. v A W: My Q -3 , S QM' W c ., ,i W 'Q 9, Wi va f W N . J' va...--U' Wi if I W KTM? .J N ..,. .L ' f , 'H :' -fx I SUPEHIIHEHIJEIIT SUHEL CLEHRS THE IUHU FLORA CHABRE 1207 Meldon Avenue Quiet . . . pleasani . , . drives a car handles Mr. Sukel's correspondence. ANDREW S. SUKEL, A.B., M.A. Washington and Jefferson College Pennsylvania State University 431 Waddell Avenue Perfect genlleman . . . civic minded . . . always willing to len: a helping hand . . . enioys huniing and fishing. aflraclive . . . efficiently fwdvx' JOSEPHINE D'EGlDlO 243 Allen Avenue New addilion lo 'he superinlendenfs office . . . diminuiive size . . . always on the go . . . engaged. 8 PHIHCIPHL HEHH PEHHS THE JUHHHEU THE HHIEE HHVIHH MARGARET KEEFER 528 First Street Monessen, Pa. Sis . . . rltty smile . . . stylish wardrobe . . . the ideal secretary . . . holpfllsl to students and teachers. 9 DR. MICHAEL J. HERK, B.S., M.Ed., D.Ed. California State Teachers College University of Pittsburgh 439 First and Allen Avenue Head of the complaint department . . . thunders appeal for pep to rouse the students enthusiasm . . . aids students in their problems . . . Chief officer of the Dragon who led us to one of the most successful years in the history of the school. TIHH UEEIHEHS GUY K. CORNO, B.S., M.S. Mansfield State College Duquesne University Instrumental Music 75 McKean Avenue Good at checkers and band patterns . . . quite the athlete . . all around sports competitor . . . small but mighty. ROBERT CRAIG, B.S., M.Litt. West Virginia Wesleyan University of Pittsburgh Advanced Algebra, Physics Box 174, Fayette City, Pa. Enioys traveling . . . always willing to help others . . . a cel- lector of rare items and records . . . accomplished pianist. MARY F. CUNNINGHAM, M.S., A.B. Westminster College English 567 McKean Avenue illustrates with poetry quotations . . . amiable . . . would rather walk on ice than drive an ice. MARY MCCOLLUM CURRY, B.S.E. California State Teachers College English 829 Thompson Avenue Attractive . . . makes English interesting . . . smart clothes . . unruffled hairdo. JOHN P. BALAS, B.S.E. California State Teachers College Plane Geometry, Algebra 624 Fourth Street Penetrating blue eyes . . . likes cowboy hats, belts, and mathe- matics. LILLIAN BIER, B.S., M.S. Duquesne University Vocal Music 510 Fifth Street Any tenors in the group? . . . l'll lock the door at three o'cIack . . . everybody's friend . . . can't keep a straight face. JOHN P. CLARK, B.S.E., M.S. Duquesne University English 207 Ninth Street Recently developed hypnotic power . . . rarely seen without o camera . . . witty . . . Yearbook, Varsity Dragon, and l'lamle1 synanomous . . . cheerful. DANIEL S. CONNAIR, B.S.E., M.Ed. California State Teachers College World History, Problems of Democracy 301 First Street Unhurried motion . . . slow smile . . . J dresser . . , interesting to listen to .V. booster . nea K. I f A Nil- ' ' X .. sig J' N :RED S. DAVlSON, B.S.E., M.l.itt. University of Pittsburgh Problems of Democracy 204 Fifth Street Well, it's about that time . . . illustrates his point with good xamples . . . generous . never in a hurry . . . Now to ass this on to you, 3THEL E. EWING, B.A., M.Litt. Geneva College Latin R. D. No. 2, Box 220 Aliquippa, Pa. ecipient of a scholarship to Rome . . . pretty dimples . lways in a hurry . . . takes an interest in the students. ARA M. GALLATIN, B.S. Drexel Institute Home Economics 401 Thompson Avenue mior High seamstress . . . patient . . . chooses her colors well . . conservative . . . always willing to help others. DHN GIDICK, B.S., M.S. California State Teachers College University of Pittsburgh Art P 67 Lincoln Avenue 'tint and coach . . . hard to get in touch with . . , short curly iir , . . bricklayer ond stone cutter. DOROTHY K. GOGGlN, A.B., M.Ed. Trinity College English 827 Thompson Avenue Quick moving . . . beautiful clothes . . . vivociaus . . always ready with the bon motte. SAMUEL GRll.Ll, B.S., M.S. Waynesburg College University of Alabama Chemistry, Biology, Senior Arithmetic l545 Gilmore Avenue It's quite obvious . . . enioys telling iokes . , . master of the test tube and hunsen burners . . . Holy cow, ALICE A. HAGEMAN, B.S., M.ECl. Indiana State Teachers College University of Pittsburgh Business English, Bookkeeping 451 Fifth Street Very pretty hair . . . shortie , . . never short of work . . . easy to get along with . . . proud of her highly active homeroom. EDWARD HALL, B.S.E. California State Teachers College industrial Arts 428 Second Street Junior High faculty manager . . . nice to work with . . . sup- plies the candy at the ball games . . . has a cheerful smile for everyone. SN RUTH ADELE KREMIS, B.S. Slippery Rock State Teachers College Physical Education, Health 729 East Main Street, Monongahela, Pa. Blushing smile . . . short and cute . . . blonde hair and blue eyes . . . welcome back! THOMAS B. McDUNN, B.S.E. lndiana State Teachers College Biology 681 McKean Avenue loves plaid shirts . . . logical reasoner . . . huntsman, fisherman . . . sports a new Ford . . . Now understand, class. DORIS JOAN McKEE, B.A. Lake Erie College French, Spanish 57 McKean Avenue 5 Farmer editor of the Varsity Dragon . . . holds extra classes at 3:30 . . . new addition to the Language Department . . . pretty smile. HELEN K. MYERS, B.S.E. Duquesne University Commercial Geography, Business Arithmetic 462 Sixth Street Pleasing personality . . . expresses points clearly . . . distinct speaking voice . . . prim. KATHERINE M. HAYES, B.S.E., M.E. California State Teachers College University of Pittsburgh Algebra, Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, Public School Psychologist 547 Thompson Avenue Analytical . . . has a sincere interest in students . . . civic minded . , . always has a good explanation for everything. IGNATIUS HOKAJ, B.S.E., M.Ed. California State Teachers College Industrial Arts 510 First Street Gets o hit out of his classes . . . reserved appearance . . . special girls' shop class . . . authoritative manner . . . Board of Education. MARGARET M. KELLY, B.A., M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh Shorthand, Transcription 405 Eighth Street One never knows when one might get a test . . . well like: . . . You sound like a bunch of magpies . . . redhead . . always willing to help out. KADE KOS, B.S. Clarion State Teachers College Librarian West Brownsville, Pa. Head of the Information Department . . . patient to a point . . always collecting fees . . . keen sense of humor. EDNA PIPES, B.S., M.A. California State Teachers College University of Pittsburgh World History, American History 665 Thompson, Avenue nioys sightseeing tours . . . original decorating ideas . . . xpsrt baker . . . noted for her E-E-E-Z grading . . . dramatic aading ability. OHN S. PLAVKO, B.S.E. Indiana State Teachers College Typewriting, Office Practice 920 First Street, Monessen, Pa. ravels at his own speed . . . detests blueieans con :ientious about his work . . . proud Daddy. 'INCENT C. PUGLISI, B.S.E., M.Ed. California State Teachers College Industrial Arts 526 McKean Avenue lack wavy hair . . . flashing dark eyes . . . iunior high shop tist . . . neat appearance. AUL E. ROSS, S.E., M.Ed. California State Teachers College University of Pittsburgh Health and Physical Education 313 Phillips Street, Speers, R. D. 1, Charleroi, Pa. ttractive gray streak . . . strict disciplfnarian . . . new addi- in to the family . . . amateur doctor. JAMES K. RUSSELL, B.A. Notre Dame University American History 677 McKean Avenue Coach of the year . . . frequently gets carried away while teaching . . . bombastic . . . master of past events . . . text book and he do not agree. MARGARET P. STEWART Drexel Institute Home Economics 665 Thompson Avenue Makes a lot of dough . . . kitchen whiz . . . artistically designs cookies . . . has a way with food. OLGA VAZUR, B.S.E., M.Ed. Duquesne University University of Pittsburgh Business Arithmetic, Business Principles, Business Law, Bookkeeping 948 Meldon Avenue Can't hold a grudge . . . composed . . . enormous wardrobe . . . orderly . . . wears a sparkler . . . Colgate smile. KARL WAPIENNIK, B.S. Duquesne University Instrumental Music 211 Brokaw Avenue Master of the strings . . . annual concert . . conscientious obiector . . . Watch the beat. llllllllllll Bllllllll UF EUUCHTIUH L. to r.-Michael Culyba, Patsy Amatangelo, Paul Johnson, Charles Stacey, Andrew Sukel, George Frazier, Thomas Puglisi. John K. Taylor, Louis Buslo, Paul Barna. President Vice-President Secretory , Treasurer Solicitor , ,, Superinfendeni MICHAEL CULYBA PAUL JOHNSON LOUIS BUSTO 14 CHARLES M. STACEY PATSY AMATANGELO GEORGE O. FRAZIER H. O. COLGAN , PAUL N. BARNA ANDREW S. SUKEL THOMAS PUGLISI JOHN K. TAYLOR HDVEHTUHES UT THE SEHIUH TJEHSS IH THEIR SPHTIE VUHHBE TU THE STHHS ggnillf THTHDSUHU 'MT T SEHIUHS Ill Hllllllll v F I I Row 'I il. to r.J-Senior Class Twins: Ronald Ritchie, l.orraine Duda, Don Ritchie, Loretta Ducla-Four senior boys are flattened by the pressure of The Dragons blast-off: Bill Aitken, Don Francis, Rudy Cislak, Jerry Snyde-r4Jean Sanko, Leah McPherson and Lois Robinson admire the stalwart male, Charles Vaira. 2+Betty Dzvonick, .loan Crafton, Marianne Krainik smile happily--Yolanda Menda- rino aids the Yearbook staff-Andrew Hall flexes his muscles after exhausting his opponents, Bill Nobili, and Lou Welsh in o battle of giants. Row 3fB ' Amatangelo and Vince Galiffa on their way to report to the officefMary Row onnie Ann Medved works out a problem on the typewriter-Bob Mlhalko and Ralph Vasko at a fire drill4Senior boys working outa problem in English composition. 16 S If P F IIHIEI IIIIIIIEHS III IHE HIIIIHEI SHIP sAM mmv Muvm REPKA President ,,,, ,, W SAM PERRY Vice-President A7,, . ....,, ,,..,, M ELVIN REPKA Secretary N ,,,,, EDITH ROMANTINO Treasurer H , ,,,, DELPHINE SANZI enum RoMANnNo DELPHINE SANZI 17 f CHARLES ASSAD 317 Thompson Avenue Band 2,3,4, Glee Club 3,4, First Aid Team 3,4, Boys' Intra- mural League 2,3,4. . . , Famous drummer . . . quiet, reserved . . . easy to get along with . . . pleasing personality. ANITA BACHETTI 228 Costner Avenue Glee Club 2,3,4, County Music Contest 3,4, Student Council 3, Tri-Hi-Y 2. Talented voice . . . language lover . . . pretty hair . . . travels quite a distance to school. EWING BATES 725 Chestnut Street Band 2,3,4, First Aid Team 3,4, Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4, The More the Merrier 3. Blond hair . . . pretty blue eyes . . . taot.toot-a saxophone . . . prefers out-of-town girls. MAMIE BAZY Eldora County Music Contest 2.3,4, Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4, Orchestra 2,3,4. Long, long hair . . . Evelyn and her magic violin . . . nylon blouses galore , . . blushes easily. JOANNE L. ADAMUSKO 22 South McKean Avenue Maiorette 2,3, Head 4, Service Club 2,3, Assistant Treasurer 4, Dancing Club 3, Junior Chamber of Commerce Vice-Presi- dent 3,4, Language Club 2,3,4, Yearbook Staff 4, Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4, Tri-Hi-Y 3,4, Glee Club 2,3, Astronomy Club 3, Secretary 4. Sharp head maiorette . . . acrobatic . . . long blonde hair , . likes the boys . . . going steady. WILLIAM J. AITKEN R. D. No. l Monongahela Band 4: Language Club 2, First Aid Team 3,4, Boy's Intra- mural League 2,3,4. Latent intelligence . . . friendly . . . gets around . . . country kid. YVONNE J. AMOROSO 452 Seventh Street Service Club 2,3,4, Glee Club 2,3,4, Junior Chamber of Com- merce 3, President 4: Varsity Dragon Staff 2,3,4, Debate Club 2, Yearbook Staff 2,3, Editor-in-chief 4, Concessions 4, Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4, Tri.Hi-Y 2, Secretary 3,4, Ushers Club 2.3,4, Dancing Club 3, Astronomy 3, Treasurer 4, The Little Dog Laughed 4. Jo . . . pretty . . . hardworker . . . on the ball . . . natural curly hair . . . often seen at Pinky's . , . cute smile . . . always in a hurry . . . dimples. SHIRLEY A. ANDERSON 742 Cypress Way Junior Chamber at Commerce 3, Cheerleader 3,4, Tri-Hi-Y 4. Shirl . . . Cyril's O,A.O .... can really cheer at the games . . . Mr. Plavko's pet peeve. tx S In ANET BECK 520 Allen Avenue District Chorus 45 Washington Chorus 45 County Music Con- test 2,35 Varsity Dragon Staff 45 Debate Club 25 Language Club 3,45 Yearbook Staff 45 Concessions 45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Tri-Hi-Y 2,3, President 45 Glee Club 2,3,45 Astronomy Club 4. I gift to the Glee Club . . . petite . . , understudy to I.ily Pans , . Algebra whiz . . . poised and responsible . . . career girl. AARCELLA BEDNAR 303 Fifteenth Street Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. .Iwoys seen with Minnie . . . mad about athletics . . , one of re Fifteenth Street gang. IIARY JANE BEHANNA 949 Heslep Avenue Glee Club 2,3,45 Girls' Athletic League 253,45 Dancing Club 3. twns a sparkler . . . short and cute , . . unusual giggle . . . arprised everyone at Christmas time. 'IRGINIA BILL 405 Costner Avenue Varsity Dragon Staff 2,3, Editor-in-chief 45 Yearbook Staff 253,45 Language Club 3,45 Usher Club 2,3,45 Junior Chamber of Commerce 3,45 Glee Club 2,3545 Dancing Club 2,35 Tri-Hi-Y 45 Library Assistant 2: Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. Ginny . . . studious . . . industrious . . . always in a hurry . . great rooter of Murphy's and Charleroi . . . pretty smile nd cute dimples . . . keeps the Varsity Dragon rolling. ! c X c cs 1- X Q GERALDINE BISACKY 194 Highland Avenue Dancing Club 2,35 Glee Club 2,3,45 Student Council 2,35 Presi- dent 45 The More the Merrier 35 The Little Dog Laughed 4. Geri . , . Italian haircut . . . flair for clothes . . . seems to have trouble getting to school in the morning. WILLIAM BODNAR 405 Short Street Concessions 45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. A guy named Bill . . . wanders around in his dad's car . . . one of the Kelly gang . . . often seen lingering in Miss Huge- man's room. DONNA MAE BONAVENTURA 89 Thompson Avenue Debate Club 35 Concessions 45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Tri'Hi.Y 2,3,4. Short and sweet . . . dramatic black bob . . . cute clothes . Change seats with me? JAMES BOOKER 266 McKean Avenue Football 35 Track 2,3,45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Part of IOI 's gang . . . weird laugh . . . Buddy . . . friendly. WADE BOYD 109 Bertha Avenue Stage Crew 2 3,4. Faithful to the stage crew . . . always asleep. JOSEPH BOZIK 105 Cherry Way attentive in all his classesi?l Baseball 2,3,45 Basketball 2,3,45 Football 2,3,45 Track 3,45 Language Club 2. Pete . . . football star . . . intelligent . . . another of Miss Hayes' pet peeves . . . handsome . . . calls the signals, forward passer . . . determined in class work. MARIO BRANDANI 11 16 Fayette Street Band 2,3,4, Glee Club 2,3,45 Orchestra 2,3,4. Wavy black hair . . . quiet . , . punctual1'?l . . . plays guitar . . . one of the merry-makers. EDWARD BRLETICH 719 Waddell Avenue Baseball 2,3,45 Football 2,3,A. Athletic . . . hilarious laugh . . . iovial . . . Berlup . comedian. ul ' 1 MADELINE BORINO 427 Prospect Avenue Junior Chamber of Commerce 3,45 Debate Club 3,45 Cow cessions 45 Dancing Club 2,35 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Glee Club 2,3. Glamorous long hair . . . attentive in classes . . . faithful to the string section . . . short. ANDREW BORRIELLO 674 McKean Avenue Oh, that Italian accent . . . temperamental . . . short . . . quite the Romeo. NANCY BOWEN 513 Fifth Street Hearty laughter that frightens Mr. Plavko . . . short . . bleached bangs. PEARL BOWMAN 331 Sixth Street Glee Club 2,35 Varsity Dragon Staff 3,45 Debate Club 45 Con- cessions 45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. Sissy , . . outspoken . . . one of Miss Hageman's best con- cession workers . . . easy to get along with. I 5 . 5 l E i JOSEPH BUCHAK 637 Sixth Street Football 2,3,4g Track 3,4p Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Connie . . . quiet and determined guard . . . works during his lunch. PHILOMINA CAPANO 805 MCKEAN AVENUE Glee Club 2,3,4g Debate Club 2,3,4p Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4g Dancing Club 2,3. Midgi . . . pretty voice . . . giggles . . . always smitten by new fads . . . seems ta prefer 201 to 101 . . . far away boy friend. FRANK CERVENKA 413 Murray Avenue Astronomy Club 45 Concessions 47 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Ched . . . Poky's sidekick . . . shy?? . . . Miss Hageman's problem SHIRLEY ANN CHESTER 413 Allen Avenue Glee Club 2,3,4p Varsity Dragon Staff 3,4: Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4g Library Assistant 25 Dancing Club 2,3. New bride . . . takes her studies seriously . . . always busy . . . fond of sewing. 1 l x RUDOLPH S. CISLAK 92 Allen Plan Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Unusual sense of humor . . . frequently plays x-a . . . prefers sophomore girls . . . usually rides to school. RAYMOND W. COSTA 1030 Marelda Avenue First Aid Team 3,45 Boys' intramural League 2,3,4. Ray . . . quiet and shy .... loves pizza . . . wavy hair . . friendly ability . . . spaghetti bender. LARRY COUGHENOUR 567 McKean Avenue Astronomy Club 45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Coke . . . blond hair and blue eyes . . . tall . . . easy on the eyes . . . always seen with Tiny . . . handsome. DONALD CRAFTON 302 Third Street Football 2,3,4. Moody . . . crewcut . . . girls . . . original smile. Creeper . . . likes out-of-town s IRMA DeSHONG 46 Kenric Avenue Glee Club 2,35 Language Club 2,3,45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Usher Club 2,3,45 The More the Merrier 35 The Little Dog Laughed 4. Short and cuts . . . always ready for o laugh . . . partial to 201 . . . pretty eyes. LUCETTA DiGRlNO 506 Walnut Avenue Debate Club 2,35 Language Club 2,3,45 Student Council 3,45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,45 Usher Club 2,3,45 Library Assistant 2. lou . . . intelligent . . . lots of fun . . . Hey Donna . . . keen mind. MARIAN DOLNACK 118 Teeple Avenue Junior Chamber of Commerce 3, Treasurer 45 Varsity Dragon Staff 45 Yearbook Staff, Business Manager 45 Concessions 45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Library Assistant 45 Dancing Club 2,3. Mr. Plavko's secretary . . . diligent . . . skillful shorthand fing- ers . . , efficient . , . neat . , . Hurry up you kids. MARCINE DOYLE 612 Maple Avenue, Charleroi Dancing Club 25 Junior Chamber of Commerce 45 Debate Club 35 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,45 Glee Club 2,3,4. Marc . . . finally made up her mind which school she prefers . , . giggles . . . plaid slacks , , . Often seen at the Milky Way Dairy. JOAN L. CRAFTON 491 Seventh Street Glee Club 2,3,45 Debate Club 35 Language Club 2,3,45 Girls Athletic League 2,3,45 Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,45 Dancing Club 2,3. Mrs. Crow . . . always rushing , . . sweet personality . . gets her languages mixed up. MARGARET CROSSLEY 304 McKean Avenue County Speech Contest 35 Debate Club 2,3,45 Language Club 2,3,45 Yearbook Staff 45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Tri-Hi'Y 2,3,45 Usher Club 2,3,45 Make-Up 2,3,45 The More the Mer- rier 35 The Little Dog Laughed 4. Peggy . . . cute . . . peppy . . . quite the actress . . . one man girl. MARJORIE DANIELS 215 Mellon Avenue Varsity Dragon Staff 45 Language Club 2,45 Yearbook Staff 4. Margie . . . quiet . . . takes school seriously . . . nice to know . . . neat . . . wants to make a career of writing, JUANITA DAVIS 459 Sixth Street Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. Very neat . . . punctual . , . soft spoken . . . Augustine's better holf. l i i t LARRY DUDA 5 634 Fifth Street l Astronomy Club 3,45 First Aid Team 3, Secretary 45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4, Scientific mind , . , tall and lanky . . , Did I show you my new theory? , . . really has to hike to school, LORETTA DUDA 1236 McKean Avenue Junior Chamber of Commerce 3,45 Yearbook Staff 45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Service Club, Treasurer 2,3,4. Pinky . . , looks like Bluey . . . blondie . . . artistic abilities . . . good student, LORRAINE DUDA 1236 McKean Avenue Junior Chamber at Commerce 3,45 Yearbook Staff 4- Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Service Club 2,3, President 4. Bluey . . . carbon copy . . . quite intelligent . . . flirtatious . . . blonde hair. WILLIAM DUVALL 318 Seventh Street Track 2,45 Football 25 Language Club 25 Boys' Intramural League 3,45 Glee Club 2,45 The Little Dog Laughed 4. Drives an Olds . , . smooth . . . masculine . . . handsome . , . likes girls, ELIZABETH DZVONICK 211 Mellon Avenue Varsity Dragon Staff 2,3,45 Yearbook Staff 45 Concessions 45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Tri.Hi-Y 2,3,45 Dancing Club 25 Service Club 2,35 Vice President 4. Betty . . . Oh! that hair . . . lots of kicks . . . knows the latest . . . boys, main subiect. ANNIE EADY 334 Van Pelt Street Concessions 45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Service Club 3,4. Belongs to the bebop set . . . hard worker for the concession . . . friendly. FRANK FAULKNER 331 Sixth Street Concessions 45 Track 2,3. Shorthand whiz . . . the on ly boy in most of his classes . . reserved . . . friendly. CARL FETKENHOUR R-106 Kenric Avenue County Music Contest 25 Debate Club 35 Language Club 2,3, President 45 Orchestra 25 First Aid Team 3,45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,45 Glee Club 2,3, President 45 Band 2,3,45 Track 45 The More the Merrier 35 The Little Dog Laughed 4. Young man with a horn . . . brain . . . future M.D. . . . hand- some . . . dashing . . . gets his iokes from the Readers Digest . . . swell actor . . debonair . . . clicks with the chicks, BARBARA GEMBAROSKY 1341 Fayette Avenue Junior Chamber of Commerce 3,45 Varsity Dragon Staff 45 Concessions 45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. Lots of fun . . . faithful to concessions . . . keeps the chewing gum industry in business . . . All my efforts are fruitless. MARIE GIRMAN 532 Murray Avenue Glee Club 2,3,45 Varsity Dragon Staff 3,45 Girls' Athletic League 2.3.45 Debate Club 2,3, Secretary 45 Language Club 2,3,45 Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4. Commercial art, one of her favorites . . . short and sweet . . . lots of fun . . . speaks in a soft low tone. MARTHA GLIDEWELL 101 Hellen Avenue Varsity Dragon Staff 2,45 Language Club 3,45 Yearbook Staff 45 Concessions 2,3,45 The More the Merrier 3. Southern Belle . . . Oh! that red hair . . . engaged . . seen with Alice. CARL GRECO 426 First Street Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Seldom walks to school . . . born clown . . . loves his home- room . . . dark, wavy hair. DONALD FRANCIS 1372 Meldon Avenue Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Miss Hageman and he do not agree . . . doesn't believe in barbers . . . would rather spend money on gas for his Plymouth. JOSEPHINE FUDGE 1059 Marelda Avenue Concessions 45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Service Club 3. JO . . . attractive . . . amiable . . . neat . . . athletic ability, JOE GARCIA 702 Wadell Avenue Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Likes to work on cors . . . speed demon . . . doesn't seem to worry about anything . . . cotty dresser. ROBERT GAYDOS 303 Waddell Avenue Baseball 2,3,45 Basketball 2,3,45 Football 2,3,4. Ath'eti: . . . good looking . . . leader . . . co-captain of the football team . . . all W.P.I.A.L and all State team. R OROTHY GRECO 2lO Third Street Junior Chamber of Commerce 3,4g Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4, Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4. ves to dance . . . frequents Jumpin' Jive Bee Hive . . . always ughing. EAN GRECO 468 Fourth Street Concessions 3, Girls Athletic League 2,3,4. ingers . . . allergic to school . . . works at Reda's . . Cut up at Charleroi. DNALD GRESS l37 Brokaw Avenue Band 2,3,4, Stage Crew 2,3,4. ends most of his time behind the stage . . . enthusiastic itar strummer . . . toll . . . Finesse with the opposite sex, NDREW HALL 834 McKean Avenue Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4p Concessions 4. tchet . . . short and cute . . , . easy to get along with. enjoys playing practical iokes GEORGE HANNA 768 McKean Avenue Band 34: Boys' Intramural League 2,145 The Little Dog Laughed 4, You're out of your mind . . . crazy . , . Jerry Lewis' under- study . . . boss drummer . . . Essey. JAMES HARVEY 62 Allen Avenue Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Zeke . . . doesn't care for girls . . . slow , . . easy going . . . quiet. ROBERT HAWK 322 Sixth Street Concessions 45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4g Glee Club 4. Cowboy Boots . . . gets along with horses . . , favorite subiect, Loretta! WINIFRED HOAK Grandview Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. Winnie . . . loud laugh . . . frightens girls on the opposing teams . . . hails from the country. J! ff. ,gc 4151? lfgjfriiff. I 1 4 , l . 'iz ' ar, inf: as -- ,, 12-2. wif rw 'ew Q .,., ,,1, my V of - ie-553.1 15 -' - 93121. f F 5'Ti213' ' 1 GEORGE KABAY 423 Murray Avenue Concessions 45 Boys' Intramural League 2, Captain 3. Reb . . . tall and lanky . . . Bob's sidekick . . . J C Penney rooter . . . Mr. President. MARIE KARNIS 716 Sycamore Avenue Concessions 45 Junior Chamber of Commerce 4. Doesn't care for boys . . . always worried about grades . . keeps the telephone operators busy . . . quiet at times. EDWARD KEARNS I I 19 Fayette Street Baseball 2,3,45 Football 2,3,45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Edgew . . . ladies man . . . gallant . . . handsome . , . football star . . . partial to cheerleaders. ROBERT KERSNICK 226 Costner Avenue Baseball 3,45 Football Manager 2,3,45 Basketball Manager 25 Language Club 2,3,45 First Aid Team 3,45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Interested in all kinds of sports . . . broad shoulders . . . kept the football team running smoothly. JOSEPH HORNAK 425 Seventh Street Football Manager 3,45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Reserved . . . quiet . . . lackadaisical . . . easy to get along with. JAMES HOWARD 1351 Fayette Street Track 45 Concessions 4. Speedy . . . always anxious to leave school . . . always busy dodging work. JOANNE HUBER R. D. No. 1, Monongahela Varsity Dragon Staff 3,45 Debate Club 2,3, Business Manager 45 Language Club 2,3, Treasurer 45 Yearbook Staff 45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. Rides the school bus . . . pretty blonde hair . . . peaches and cream complexion. WILLIAM ISAACS 721 Allen Avenue Band 45 Language Club 2,3,45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,45 The Little Dog Laughed 45 The More the Merrier 3. Bozo . . . black curly hair . . . loads of fun , . . tall and in- telligent. CHARLOTTE KOPKO 521 Costner Avenue Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Dancing Club 253. Cupcake . . . pals around with Joanne . . . often seen on Sixth Street corner. DOROTHY KOTLENSKY 438 Wise Street Language Club 2,3,45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Usher Club 25354. Tall . . . whiz at math . . . friendly . . . industrious student. MARIANNE KRAJNIK 228 Mellon Avenue Language Club 2,3,4. Studious . . . will go places . . . shortie . . . brains, brains, brains . . . good things come in small packages. MILDRED LAWSON ll35 Thompson Avenue Concessions 45 Girls' Athletic League 253,45 Usher Club 3. Legs . . . hearty laugh . . . temper . . . good at making hot dogs. THOMAS LeCLAlR 567 McKean Avenue Astronomy Club 45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Tiny . . . always late for Trig class . . . likes to agitate . . rather short. RICHARD LESNAK 427 Kenneth Street Track 3.45 Mon Valley Student Council 35 Language Club 2,3,45 Yearbook Staff 45 Student Council 3,45 Concessions 45 Boys Intramural League 2,3,45 Astronomy Club 45 The More the Merrier 35 The Little Dog Laughed 4. Quiz kid . . . never a dull moment . . . a great raoter of the pygmies . . . likes hurdles . . . veteran actor . . . comedian in class plays. JAMES LEWIS 36 Watkins Avenue Basketball 2,3,45 Football 2,3,45 Track 2,3,4. Athletic minded . . . football star . . . Country . . , nice to know . . . everybody's friend. JOSEPH MAJORIS R. D. No.l, Monongahela Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Quiet . . . tall . . . Mr. Plovko's stand by . . . deep voice . . . one of the Victory Hill Gang. ROBERT MCKETA 206 Third Street Basketball 3,45 Football Manager 45 Service Club 4. Skeeter . . . dislikes noisy girls . . . Pat Payton's other half , . . sports a Chevy . . . inquisitive . . . athletic. LEAH MAE MCPHERSON 24 Heslep Plan Language Club 2,3545 Concessions 45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3545 Tri-Hi-Y 4. Lee . . . friendly . . . forgets her lunch . . . country gal . . . expressive eyes. MARY ANN MEDVED 311 Van Pelt Street Concessions 45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. Check that sparkler on her hand . . , spends her time writing to John . . . Jean's better half. YOLANDA MENDARINO R. D. No. 2, Box 33A, Monongahela Varsity Dragon Staff 45 Yearbook Staff 45 Girls' Athletic League 253,45 Language Club 2,3,45 Student Council 2,35 Concessions 45 Tri-Hi-Y 23,45 Astronomy Club 3,45 Dancing Club 2,35 Glee Club 4. Yollie . . . likes out of town boys . . . nice wardrobe . . . sudaierk at Ross' . . . whiz at typing. FRANK MARRAN l'l6 Bradford Alley Band 2,3,45 Language Club 2,3,45 First Aid Team 3,45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Plays in the band . . . Marrani . . chews gum constantly. PATRICIA McCARTHY 74 Thompson Ext. District Chorus 3,45 Language Club 2,3,45 Concessions 45 Girls' Athletic League 253,45 Tri-Hi-Y 2,3, Treasurer 45 Glee Club 2,3,45 County Chorus 4. One of the Glee Club's best alto's . . . faithful to Miss Bier's chorus . . . one of 20l's gang . . . chic hair cut. ALICE MCCLUSKY 330 Thompson Avenue Junior Chamber of Commerce 45 Varsity Dragan Staff 25 Debate Club 25 Concessions 45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Astronomy Club 35 Dancing Club 35 Glee Club 3. Swoons gracefully on stage . . . uses a lot of stationery . . a gay smile. CHARLES MCCUE 789 Thompson Avenue First Aid Team 3,45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3, Captain 4. Tall . . . black wavy hair . . . dimples , . . the indifferent type. .4 'ATRICIA MESHER 235 Waddell Avenue Language Club 2,3,45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. Fall . . . all for sports . , . giggles . . . smiles with her eyes. .ORETTA MIGLIORI 17 Watkins Avenue Glee Club 3,45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3545 Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4. 'Ret . . . seen at Monessen often . . . gives the boys a hard fme . . . always ioking. JOLORES MIHALIC 214 Allen Avenue Junior Chamber of Commerce 345 Debate Club 35 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. lolly . . . shortie . , . G A L rooter . seen with Winnie and iorothy. OBERT MIHALKO 647 McKean Avenue Football 2,3,A5 Track 3,45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. ead in the clouds , . . big and brawny . . . clown . reuse monkey. N AUDREY NEMISH 441 Murray Avenue Make Up 253,45 Varsity Dragan Staff 3,45 Debate Club 2,3,45 Language Club 2,3,45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4g Tri-Hi-Y 3,45 Glee Club 23,45 The More the Merrier 35 The Little Dog Laughed 4. Short and cute . . . Quite an actress . . . rather shy . . . soft spoken . . . neat hair. IRENE NESTOR 900 Meldon Avenue Astronomy Club 35 Debate Club 3, Concessions 45 Girls' Ath- letic League 2,145 Dancing Club 2,3. l . . . likes school? , . . English is her favorite subiect . . . engaged. Wll.l.lANl NOBILI 218 Mellon Avenue Astronomy Club 45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. One of the South Donora gang . . . not very outspoken . bashful. ARMAND OLIVIERI 214 Walnut Street Always seen driving a truck . . . prefers juniors . . , quiet . . . nice to know . . . tall, dark and handsome , . . sharp dresser. JOHN PAYTON 313 Thompson Avenue Football 4, Electronics 2,35 First Aid Team 3,45 Boys' lntra. mural League 2,3,4. Moses . . . will argue about anything . . . scientifically inclined . . . sound iudge of character. WILLIAM PAYTON 643 McCrea Avenue Boys Intramural League 2,3,4, Chorus 2,3,4. Pat . . . Sis' O.A.O .... a romantic voice . . . looks gaod behind li hts . . . talented guitar player . . . blond hair and 9 blue eyes. JOHN PERR1 327 Third Street Astronomy 3, President 45 Debate Club 4, Boys' Intramural League 2,4. Ga-Ga . . , sharp dresser . . . member of the be-bop family . . . stargazer . . . Larry's sidekick. MARY LOUISE PERRY 627 Fourth Street Maiorette 2, Glee Club 3,45 Tri'Hi-Y 2, Dancing Club 2, Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. Lou . . . nice dresser . . . one of Lulu's gang . . . seen at DuValls. ALEX OSLEGER 121 Mellon Avenue Basketball 2,31 Football 2,3,4. Sets feminine hearts aflutter . . . blue eyes . , . ace at sports . . . crew cut . . . Horse. DONALD OSTRANDER Box 808, Grandview Stage Crew 2,3,4r Bucky . . . country lad . . . sharp dresser . , . seems to prefer backstage to classes . . . girls are not on his agenda. LGIVERNE PANDROCK 780 Thompson Avenue Student Council 25 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. Always in the library . . . dreamer . . . mischievous . . . loads of energy. JEAN PARRISH 1235 Thompson Avenue Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. 5cuboot . . . hearty laugh . . . Juanita's other half . iovial . . . daydreomer. ,s?..........,,, SAMUEL PERRY 627 Fourth Street I Baseball Manager 3,45 Student Council 3,45 Concessions 45 Boys' Intramural League 3,45 Class President 3,4. Mr. President . . . loves his Senior Class . . . always busy . . . 1 liked by fellow classmates . . . practical iolres. MARVIN PRESTON 314 Castner Avenue Band 2,3,45 Track 45 Glee Club 2,3,45 County Music Contest 45 Debate Club 35 Language Club 3,45 First Aid Team 3,45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Chicken . , . anything for the D.H.S .... band . . . snappy dresser . . . proud of his hat . . . suave. JAMES POSEY 451 Third Street Baseball 2,3,45 Football 3,45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. l'all, dark and handsome . . . girl shy . . . Get those glasses . . intelligent . . . model driver . . . usually rides to school. STEPHEN POKLEMBA 1071 Mareldo Avenue Concessions 45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. 'oky . . . always seen collecting the slips . . . prefers maior- ettes . . . often seen around 100. EDWARD PYKOSH 519 McCrea Avenue Baseball 35 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Eddie . . . reserved . . . shy . . . always seen studying . . French wizard . . . one of the Hilltop gang. EDNA RABE R. D. No. 1, Monongahela Varsity Dragon Staff 25 Debate Club 25 Yearbook Staff 2. She and Mamie are inseparable . . . long hair . . . gets around. HERMINIA RAMIREZ 1404 Meldon Avenue Girls' Athletic League 2,3. Poppy . . . bouncing black curls . . . always running around with the bulletins . . . flashing dark eyes . . . alive . . . dark beauty. MELVIN REPKA 244 Allen Avenue Baseball Manager 3,45 Student Council 3,45 Concessions 45 Boys' Intramural League 3,45 Vice-President 3,45 Sam's helper . . . may go to Hollywood after directing Senior Class Play . . . easy on the eye . . . many friends . . . Veep. JEAN ROCK 253 Waddell Avenue Concessions 2,3,4g Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. Loves to work hard . . . spends her time at Murphy's toy counter . . . never loses her temper. EDITH ROMANTINO 228 Twelfth Street Cheerleader 2,3,4g Student Council 3,4f Girls' Athletic League 2.3,4, Secretary 3,4. 'I-2-3, we're all here so let's cheer . . . check that hair cut . . . conedienne . . . everybody's friend. CHARLES ROSS 109 First Street Baseball 27 Basketball 2,3,4g Football 2,3,4y Track 2,3,4p Stu. dent Council 25 Boys' Intramural League 2. Heavy . . . dashed two yards for a touchdown . . . ladies man . . . iitterbug king. ELAINE RUDINEC l 19 Fifteenth Street Band 2,3,45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3.4. Blushes easily . . . loves to write letters . . . often seen at McCrory's. DONALD RITCHIE Eldora Football 2,3,4p Track 2,3,4g Manager Stagecrew 2,3,4. Wretched Ritchie . . . headman for the stagecrew . . . sid burns . . . one of two . . . plays football one hour long than everyone else . . . quick tempered. RONALD RITCHIE Eldora Baseball 2,3,4g Basketball 3,45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3 Boba . . . quiet . . . mostly aut of town . . . one of the Eldc gang . . . rides the schoolbus . . . Donnie's better half. GARY ROBERTS 620 Heslep Avenue First Aid Team 3, President 45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3 Tall and lanky . . . drives a sharp car . . . girls dreambc . . . always seen with Ray and Frank . . . cute wavy h . . . boyish laugh. LOIS ROBINSON 1150 Thompson Avenue Language Club 2,3,4g Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4g Us Club 2,3,4. Often seen with Bobs . . . ardent supporter of 201 . Loie. 'IARLES RUSSELL 249 Waddell Avenue Baseball 2,3,45 Basketball 2,3,45 Football 2,3,45 Track 2,3,45 Language Club 25 Glee Club 2,3,4. us . . . high scorer in Valley . . . lsive qualities on gridiron . . . rare am. EORGE SADLER 643 McCrea Avenue Boys' lntrclmural League 2,3,4. ootsie . . , Ronnie's better half . , W.P.l.A.L Halfback . . . determination in class- . blond hair . . . drives red Studebaker . . . takes excursions during seventh periods. IDOLPH SAMPLER 61 Allen Plan Varsity Dragon Staff 253,45 Debate Club 2,35 Language Club 3,45 Yearbook Staff 45 Student Council 45 Concessions 45 First Aid Team 3,45 Glee Club 2,3,4. tistic ability . . . faithful to lsaly's swn curly hair . . . friendly. RGINIA SANKO 428 Kenneth Street Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. aannie . . . pretty clothes . on ng . . . rather quiet. . . . a gentleman . . e of the Kenneth Street K? v ,gfghf m it . nf 2 DELPHINE SANZI 1117 McKean Avenue Language Club 2,3,45 Yearbook Staff 25 Student Council. Treasurer 25 Girls' Athletic League 2, vice-president 3, President 45 Make-Up 2,3,45 Glee Club 2, Treasurer 4. Del . . . efficient . . . attractive . . . looks like the perfectly groomed secretary . . . athletically inclined . . . hard worker. SANDY SARANTINOS 204 Meldon Avenue First Aid Team 3,45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Nothing is all Greek to him . . . inquisitive . . . easy to get along with. LOUIS SCALISE 106 Thompson Avenue Band 35 Baseball 3,45 Debate Club 35 Language Club 3,45 Boys' Intramural League 3,45 Astronomy 4. Chow . . . fond of discussion . . . alert . , . intelligent . . always seen with Pete . . . Miss Hayes' pet peeve. BARBARA SCHUMACHER 535 McKean Avenue Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Usher Club 2. Bobs . . . frequently seen with Lois . . . petite . . . long naturally curly hair . . . excellent basketball player. E i i JERROLD SNYDER 83 Allen Plan Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Blushes easily . . . appeals to the opposite sex . . . tall, dark and handsome . . . flashing smile. NINA SNYDER Lewis Avenue Varsity Dragon Staff 2,3,4g Language Club 3,45 Girls' Ath- letic League 2,3,4f Concessions 4. Natural curly hair . . . drinks spring water . . . blondie . . . loads of clothes. WILLIAM SPURLING 329 Locust Street Track 27 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Allergic to tests . . . ioker . , . never seems to know where his Trig book is. ' DOLORES STEVENSON Eldora Glee Club 35 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4-5 Dancing Club 3. Pal's O.A.O .... Rides the school bus . . . dreamy . . . takes things as they come . . . Sissy. JOSEPH SCOTT 415 Murray Avenue Concessions 45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Sideburns . . . hearty laugh . . . deep voice . . . always seen with the roadster. JOHN SHARK 65 Allen Avenue Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4g Astronomy 4. Jack . . . hasn't found the real use of a pencil . . . mis- chievous. JACK SHARK 104 Teeple Avenue Band 2,3,4p Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Paw . . . tall and lanky . . . mischievous . . . mostly found out of town. AUGUSTINE SMITH 5'l South McKean Avenue Service Club Ag Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. Auggie . . . friendly . . . tall . . . active . . . likes to type. JAMES STEWART 130 Bertha Avenue Band 2,3. Quiet . . . bashful . . . blond . . . Cement City fan . . . not the movie actor, but handsome enough. PAUL STOFA 118 Fifteenth Street Basketball 35 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Sonny . . . one of the Fifteenth Street gang . . . quiet . . likes girIs??? ROBERT STOFA 118 Fifteenth Street Bays' Intramural League 2,3,4. Shrimp . . . girl shy . . . short and cute . . . Poul's brother. MARGARET STUNDA 444 Liberty Avenue Junior Chamber of Commerce 45 Debate Club 25 Girls' Ath- letic League 2,3,45 Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,45 Dancing 35 Glee Club 2,3,4. Drives a mean :ar . . . inquisitive . . . seen in McCrory's . . gets the latest news . . . impish grin. MERCEDES SUAREZ Box 346, Monongohela The More the Merrier 35 The Little Dog Laughed 45 Varsity Dragon Business Manager 45 Language Club 2,3,45 Concessions 45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Tri-Hi.Y 4. Flashing dark eyes . . . country gal . . . slim . . . prefers out- of-town boys. TRUDY ANN SUPP 404 Walnut Street The More the Merrier 35 The Little Dog Laughed 45 County Speech Contest 35 Varsity Dragon Staff 2,3,45 Debate Club 3,45 Language Club 2,3, Secretary 45 Cheerleader 2,35 co-Captain 45 Student Council 45 Girls' Athletic League 253,45 Usher Club 2,3,45 Glee Club 2,35 Treasurer 35 Yearbook 2,3. Always rides to school . . . sparkling eyes . . . full of pep . . . sweet personality . . . a gal on the go. WALTER TALBERT 652 Wise Street Football 2,3,45 Track 2,35 Concessions 45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,45 Glee Club 2,3, Vice-President 45 Speech and Debate Club 4. Chat . . . Mr. Burgess . . . friendly to everyone . . . great admirer of the opposite sex. GERMAINE TOMASKOVIC 119 Allen Avenue The Little Dog Laughed 45 Girls' Athletic League 45 Tri- Hi-Y 45 Astronomy Club 4. Unusual hair style . . . dream eyes . . . welcome addition to school . . . Don't be a motley. I FRANK WEIR 5l0 Costner Avenue Band' 2,3,4, Orchestra 2,3,4, First Aid Team 3,45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4, Glee Club 2,3,4. Doesn't believe in rushing . . . quiet . . . helpful . . . co- operative. LOUIS WELSH IO6 Teeple Avenue Baseball 4, Football 2,3,45 Track 3,45 Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Athletically inclined . . . shy . . . part of a gang. EURIS WHITE 539 Allen Avenue Service Club 3,45 Junior Chamber of Commerce 3,47 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. Neat dresser . . . does well in sports . . . always happy . . everybody's friend. RICHARD WHITE 740 Norman Avenue Basketball 3,47 Football 3,47 Boys' Intramural League 2. Dick . . , intelligent . . . very punctual with his payments . . math whiz. CHARLES VAIRA 8 Mellon Avenue The More the Merrier 3, Baseball 2,3,4, Football 2,3,4, Glee Club 4, Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. Sharp clothes . . . Miss Hayes' best trig student??? . . . appeals to the girls . . . temper! temper! EUGENE VAROSKY Ridgeview Terrace Band 3,45 Language Club 2, First Aid Team 3,4, Boys' Intro- mural League 2,3,4. Country boy . . . agitator . . . always sneezing around . . . girl shy??? . . , extensive vocabulary. RALPH VASKO 313 Third Street Track 2, Concessions 4. Intelligent . . . owns o Schwinn . . good at math . . Muscles . . . likes to run. ANDREW WAZNY T74 Highland Terrace Boys' Intramural League 2,3,4. An Enterprising senior??? . . . loves to walk??? . . . mis- chievous . . . Miss Hageman's problem child. LOUISE WIDZISZEWSKI 419 Kenneth Street Band 2,3,45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Glee Club 2,3,4, The Little Dog Laughed 4. Has a way with boys . . . likes attention . . . pretty clothes . . . always seen with Yun. RICHARD WILSON Eldora Baseball 3, Hot rod king . . . frequently seen in the library . . Romeo . . . reserved appearance. JANET WITEK 441 Kenneth Street The More the Merrier 35 The Little Dog Laughed 45 Band 2,3,45 Varsity Dragon Staff 3,4-5 Debate Club 3,45 Lan- guage Club 2,3,45 Yearbook Staff, Business Manager 45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Usher Club 253,45 Glee Club 2,3,4. Hardy laugh, smile for everyone . . . always seems to be bub- bling over with enthusiasm. ROSE MARIE YOCOLANO 432 Kenneth Street The More the Merrier 35 Junior Chamber of Commerce 3,45 Varsity Dragon Staff 2,3, Publicity Manager 45 Yearbook Staff 2,3,45 Student Council 2,3545 Concessions 45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,45 Usher Club 3. The clown . . . silly giggle . . . smart . . . beautiful hair . athletically inclined. ' Q was l FLORENCE ZUKOW 1385 Marelda Avenue Maiorette 3,45 .lunior Chamber of Commerce 45 Debate Club 25 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. Flo . . . long wavy hair . . . flashing smile . . . chic pony tai . SYLVIA ZOMBER 200 Short Chestnut The Little Dog Laughed 45 Service Club 2,3, Secretory 45 Junior Chamber of Commerce 3,45 Yearbook Staff 45 Student Council 3,45 Girls' Athletic League 2,3,4. Silver . . . models height . . . helpful . . . athletic ability . . . nifty wardrobe . . . sense of humor. SEIIIUHS JIIURIIEU BHIIII IHHUUGH SIIHUUI HEI-IHS As the rocket ship prepares to take off into unknown space, it tends to re- mind me a great deal of that day twelve years ago when we, the senior class of '54, entered the first grade preparing to embark on a trip. That day we began an unknown adventure which was to continue through twelve years, and afforded us a wide variety of excitement, ioy, tears, and learn- ing experiences. Now, twelve years later, we have reached the last lap of our trip and are now destined to start a new one as we leave our Alma Mater. This trip, however, will be different because each of us must separate from the group we have known so well and so long and choose a new course and new companions. Now, as we prepare to take-off, let us iourney back to our first years of school and relive the golden memories of bygone school days that will never be forgotten. We have iust taken off and are headed for Planet SS and CS where we started the first part of our trip. We met with our new teachers who today should be given credit for teaching us the basic principles of reading, writing, and arith- metic. Playing in the sandboxes was such fun! I remember collecting leaves as one of our fall proiects. Time began to fly and we had to refuel our rocket. We were in the fourth grade and I still remember those many workbooks we worked over. Many of our boys belonged to the Street Patrol. I still think George Kabay looked so cute in his yellow outfit. We put on a Music Week Play entitled Tom Sawyer when we were in the sixth grade. Carl Fetkenhour as Tom and Janet Beck as Becky dis- played their talents beautifully. Do you remember the spelling words we wrote twenty times each and the posters we drew in art class? It now comes time for us to bid farewell to Planet SS and CS. We are now planning a small take-off and we will land soon at Planet JHS. Most of us got into the swing of things by joining several clubs. We elected Trudy Supp and Edith Romantino as cheerleaders and since then they have been representing us. We were puzzled by the many rooms, new teachers, and subiects but it certainly didn't take us long to get acquainted. I don't believe I'II forget the Tri-Hi-Y initia- tion. Lucetta DiGrino, Donna Bonaventura, Betty Dzvonick, and Dorothy Greco were really in step with the latest as they costumed themselves in dresses worn backwards with hats comprised of fruits and vegetables. As we reached the eighth, grade, we could see ourselves gaining prominence. We were right in the middle of everything and we were quite confused at times. Shirley Anderson was a new addition to the cheering squad. For those who were admitted to the National Junior Honor Society it was considered quite an honor. It was not until we were in the ninth grade did the members elect Carl Fetkenhour as president. . When we reached the ninth grade we were joined by new friends from Sampson Star, St. Charles, and St. Domonic's Parochial School. We are proud to remember that the class of 1954 was the first to have iunior high maiorettes. Those high-stepping maiorettes were Joanne Adamusko, Virginia Bill, Yolanda Mendarino, Irene Nestor, Mary Lou Perry, Sylvia Zomber, and Florence Zukow. The editor of the school paper, the Newsbreaker, was Virginia Bill. Trudy Supp and Sylvia Zomber were co-editors of the Flashbacks. All good things must come to an end, as the saying goes and it soon came time for commencement. Trudy Supp was selected as our May Queen. Carl Fetkenhour and Marianne Krainik were recipients of the American Legion Award. It was not until the following September that we took off again, this time heading for Planet DHS. We started life anew again by being the spacemen of the third class. The many rooms, subiects, and teachers had us quite confused for a short while. Joanne Adamusko was one of our new maiorettes. Louise Widzis- 38 SEIIIUHS JUUHIIEU Bllllll THHUUHH SlIHlllll UEHHS zewski was our choice as attendant to the Track Queen that year. Everyone is sure to remember our first Senior Dance. The decorations were iust lovely as they created a picturesque scene. The Variety shows were something different. Bonnie Amatangelo, Carl Fetkenhour, and Marvin Preston provided some good listening music. Pat Payton sang his heart out to Dolores and was accompanied by Mario Brandani. It was not long until we became spacemen of the second class. Shirley Ander- son ioined Trudy Supp and Edith Romantino to lead us in our ch-eers. Lorraine Duda was the recipient of many prizes as winner of the Magazine Contest. Flor- ence Zukow became the newest iunior member of the maiorettes. Representing us as our class officers were Sam Perry, Melvin Repka, Edith Romantino, and Trudy Supp. Our Class Party was really a riot. Who can ever forget Frank Marran trying to blow a ping pong ball across the floor? A maze of money-making tea dances were held. Peggy Crossley, Dick Lesnak, and others in the cast of The More The Merrier made our Class Play a success. Dick really stole the show when he leaped over the davenport. Spring came along soon and then the prom, of which we were now co-sponsors. Finally we came to the last part of our trip through space, as we were now seniors. We cheered the loudest at pep meetings with the help of the big drum played by George Hanna. We now occupied seats in the front and were the first to leave the auditorium. This is a respectful honor accorded to the seniors. One of the most vivid pictures which I will always remember is our wonder- ful football team. We became the Big Six Winner and co-champions with Har- Brack in the W.P.l.A.L. The team displayed their best form always and proved themselves to be from the Home of Champions. At the football games we saw Joanne Adamusko as leader of our high- stepping maiorettes. The extensive campaigning for Junior Government Day was a success as nine seniors were elected into office. Chat Talbert was at the helm as Burgess. The Little Dog Laughed was a truly hilarious comedy chosen as our Class Play. Peggy Crossley, Dick Lesnak, Audrey Nemish, and Carl Fetkenhour were featured in their star roles. The reporting of the latest news in the Varsity Dragon was edited by Vir- ginia Bill. Yvonne Amoroso was chosen editor of the Dragon. Many of us will remember our last senior dance, the Rhapsody in Blue, dancing to the heavenly music of Frank Paterra. Our Senior Class Party came next and it truly was a hilarious one. l know I'll never forget the paper hitting contest and 'especially the manybruises we all received. Spring was here again and we knew we would soon be nearing the end of our trip. We had many activities coming up that someday would become a cher- ished dream. The Junior-Senior Prom came first, our last though, and we all looked starry-eyed as the evening went through its course. At the Senior Banquet we were all together for the last time and the interesting speeches were ones that everyone enioyed. Our Class Day presentation of The Pixies was a result of several months of practice. At Baccalaureate, the ceremonies grew serious as we listened to a solemn speech. Our trip came to an end on May 28, 1954 as we marched together for the last time to the traditional strains of Pomp and Circumstance. And now, as the rocketship, The Dragon, ends its journey through space, so we, the senior class of 1954 end our iourney through twelve years of school. You may be sure though, as we step out into the unknown, we shall always Enter to l-earn, Go forth to serve. 39 Sept. Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. STHR-STUPS llll THE IHHU 1--The rocketship, The Dragon took off today for a trip through space. l'l- You can be sure if it's Westinghouse was the slogan of our first in- vaders and we quickly showed them how wrong they were. 18-Our rocketship was met by one of Greensburg's and we smashed through with a victory. 22-A dance was held in order that the crew might Get-acquainted. 24-A great celebration was had with a giant bonfire and parade in order to protect us from invaders. 25--Nevertheless, many spacemen invaded us from Charleroi and we sent them home after giving them a nice shellacking. 1-A great campaign was begun entitled Magazine Subscription Con- test in order to prime the iet rockets. 2-The Dragon went a little off its course to visit Latrobe and came home with more stars. 9-Donora invaded Redstone and made them yield to our overwhelming skill and power. 'l6-Central Catholic was pushed aside in our space voyage by our force- shield. 23-A bitter battle was on when Brownsville invaded our rocket ship but the Dragons were invincible. 26-A little party was thrown for the two upperclass spacemen by the Language Club. 29--The neighboring planet of Monongahela was quickly vanquished. 4-Today the crewman who chose to run for office made it known by speaking before the group at an assembly. 5-Eliminations were held in order to select the best crewmen. 6-Another group of invaders visited us from Washington. The Prexies became another of the Dragon's victims. 9--An unusual affair was held today where the fairer section of the crew dragged their choices to a great shindig. 'IO-The Dragon crew held a general election to elect the crew who would lead us for a day. 'l'I-We all enjoyed a brief interlude from our daily activities by just stay- ing in our cabins. 13-A neighboring star, Monessen, prepared to meet us. They were ex- tinguished quickly by the Dragons. 17-The space crew, third class, held a party in the gym after the take-off. 18-The newly elected crewmen took over the ship on Junior Government Day. 19-A novel dance by the Gle-e Club featured Slops. Everyone enioyed themselves tremendously. 24-For the entertainment of those on board a movie was shown by the Tri-Hi-Y. 25-Our rocketship headed for earth so that the crewmen aboard might spend a few days with their friends to give Thanks. 28-A thrill-packed contest was staged at Pitt Stadium between the Dragons and Har-Brack which ended in a scoreless deadlock. Thus, Donora became the co-champions of 1953 with Har-Brack. 30-All of the crewmen were ready to take off again promptly at 8:30. , 4' 40 Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. May May May May May June SlHH-Sl0PS llll lHE UJHU I-Clairton visited us as basketball got off to a sputtering start. 4-The rear jet tubes were primed by our basketball team in the game with Washington. 7-The governing crew, the Student Council, scouted around for the talent aboard and then presented the Variety Show. 9-The first class spacemen staged a performance entitled, The Little Dog Laughed in which all displayed their acting ability. T2-All on board were highly enthusiastic over the first big dance, The Senior Rhapsody. T7-Those crewmen who had taken over the rocketship for a day had a dinner together. 18-All on board were in gay spirits today because THE DRAGON was headed homeward for the holidays. 4-After an enioyable two week vacation, the Dragon took off again. 5-The Charleroi Cougars invaded us for our first section game. The Dra- gons certainly staged a nice upset. T9-Two teams battled for the title position in the section. Monessen won only after a bitter struggle. 2-Our neighboring rival, Charleroi, was prepared to gain a victory over us, but we returned to THE DRAGON with a victorious triumph. 5-A nearby planet, Monongahela, offered the basketball team some 15- opposition in our course to the stars. The upperclass spacemen held a gala party today where it was thought there would be little left of the rocketship the next day. T9-The most troublesome planet, Monessen downed the Dragons for the second time thus becoming Section 5-A champs. Donora had to settle for second place. 24-The popular disc-iockey, Jay Michael, visited us bringing the latest records and an enjoyable evening was spent in dancing. 12-The middleclass spacemen displayed their abilities in a three act com- edy entitled The lnner Willy. 30-The middleclass spacemen held a party today with all enioying a fun- filled evening. 'I4-The Dragon landed once mor-this time for the Easter holidays. 20 -The Dragon took off once again on the last lap of the trip. 21-Singing by the chorus upheld our spirits as we drew nearer our goal. 30-The Junior-Senior Prom was held in the evening in the spacious gym- ll 20 21 23 28 nasium where an enioyable evening was spent in dancing. -The entertainment went all out to bring us the Table Tennis Stars at a gathering held in the rocket's auditorium. -The girls of the spaceship held a heart-warming farewell party for the upperclass girls. -The upperclass spacemen presented a Class Day performance depict- ing the Pixies who live in the hill. -The Baccalaureate service for the upperclass spacemen made them realize with a shock that their space voyage was soon to be ended. -To the strains of Pomp and Circumstance the class of 1954 marched together for the last time. 3-It was the end of our trip through space as we landed The Dragon for the last time. 4 41 PUFFS Ui Slllllllf For eleven long, long years we had been dreaming of this wonderful year. Now the Dragon Rocket has finally reached its com- pletion and the Class of 54 is ready to don their space helmets for a trip to the stars. But before we go, we leave a few puffs of our rocket smoke behind us for our underclass- men to use in bettering their future . . . STAND BY!!! Being of unsound minds and whole bodies, we, the Class of 54, do hereby present on our day of graduation from Donora Senior High School, our last will and testament to be forever recorded in the log of the Dragon Rocket, and do bequeath the following per- sonal items. The ability to be excellent athletes, having won the co-title in the WPIAL battle, and still be good students is left for all able-bodied young men of the Class of 55 by Bob Gay- dos, Alex Osleger, Jim Lewis, Billy Russell, Eddie Kearns, Don Crafton, Pete Bozik, Ed Brletic, Dick White, Don Ritchie, Charles Ross, Chat Talbert, Connie Buchak, John Payton, Lou Welsh, and Bob Mihalko, our most able- bodied seniors. We, Martha Glidewell, Alice McClusky, and Jean Rock do hereby bequeath our everlast- ing friendship and love for Rock Hudson, along with all the laughs we had together through the years, to all those who found a true blue friend and with sincere wishes that they have as much fun as we had. To Carol and Marlene Elco is willed the double trouble of the Duda twins, we, Pinky and Bluey, and may it be passed to each successive class providing there are enough twins. l, Geri Tomaskovic, bequeath my unique talent of keeping at least five men around and interested at one time to LaVonne Weaver with the hopes that Butch won't be too angry since LaVonne obviously wears blinkers and can see only him anyway. For the benefit of all iunior horse lovers, we, Bob Hawk, Joe Scott, George Reb Schultz Kabay, Poky Poklemba, Ched Cer- venka, and Bill Bodnar, have left our riding ability since we have more than we actually need. Twelve lovely ladies, Joanne Adamusko, Nancy Bowen, Trudy Supp, Peggy Crossley, Irma DeShong, Lucetta DiGrino, Audrey Nemish, Marie Girman, Janet Witak, Dolly Mihalic, Loretta Migliori, and Delphine Sanzi, blessed with two very pleasing qualities, a beautiful disposition and a wonderful per- sonality to any 12 of the equally lovely ladies in the Class of 55 some of their charm. To June Semetkoski, l, Anita Bachetti, leave my talented voice. Carol Trexel seems to be lacking in size s I, Sylvia Zomber, have conceded to bfequeat two inches of my stately stature to the tin miss. We, Geri Bisacky and Flo Zukow, leave ou hair styles to Carol Smedley and Regini Mauser. We, Sam Perry and M-el Repka, prexy an veep respectively, leave behind, though nc without some grieving, our repertoire of ioke: needless to say corny on-es, to Rudy Vasko an Gordon Fetkenhour. l, Mamie Bazy, leave my place as femal violinist to anyone who has sufficient taler to take over such an honored position. We, Margie Dani-els, Joanne Huber, Bett Dzvonick, Barbara Gembarosky, Marian Do nack, Pearl Bowman, Shirley Chester, an Rudy Sampler, the gentlemen and the maioi ity of the ladies who keep our paper on th go, leave our writing technique to the iunic staff so long as they hand in their assignmen on time. We, Yvonne Amoroso and Virginia Bill, be queath our position as editors of The Dragor and Varsity Dragon, respectively to Cari Schmitt and Dianne Wassil who are sure 1 carry on successfully. I, Margie Stunda, leave my Gift of Gal to a certain talkative miss whose initials al J. Z. We, Chuck Vaira, Bill DuVall, and Ji Stewart, leave our reputations as Romeos ' the conquering heroes of the lower classes. I, Rose Yocolano, leave all my athletic ab ity to peppy Patty Johnston. We, Bozo Isaacs and Essey Hanna, leave tl' uproar in Room 'lOl to Mr. Davison's futu class. I, Dick Lesnak, do hereby bequeath n Christmas present of an extra large bath stol per, designed to diminish the amount of won spoken per minute, to any aspiring your blabbermouth. We, the superfbrains of our class, Marian: Krainik, Janet Beck, Marvin Preston, Ewir Bates, and Carl Fetkenhour, bequeath a pc tial sum of our brains to Janet Verbich, Dian: Wassil, Bill Carson, Frank Drake, and Di Lewis. Having such a wide variety of weird, u controllable laughs, we, Marie Karnis, Jef Greco, Donna Bonaventura, Charlotte Kopk Lulu Widziszewski, and Mary Louise Perl leave them all in one lump sum to five peop whose names we'd rather not mention and v hope they don't sound like laughing hyenas l, Joan Crafton, leave my anxiety to go Alabama to anyone who likes to travel. I, Mario Brandani, will my little black boi to all the poor guys who are short on pho PUFFS Ui Slllllllf mbers but long on time. We, Eugene Varosky and John Perri, leave r funny bones to be tickled by two of the klish future seniors. I, Midgie Capano, will my petiteness to dy Totedo, who comes in a giant size pack- e. We, Patty McCarthy and Patty Mesher, queath our incomplete, non-understanding chemistry to anyone else who doesn't hap- n to have a scientific brain. I, Bob Stofa, leave to anyone lucky enough t to have a brother, my brother, Paul. We, Edna Rabe, Ron Ritchie, Yolanda Men- rino, Bill Aitken, Dick Wilson, Nina Snyder, tzi Suarez, and Winnie Hoak, leave our its on the school bus to any young country ks. I, Eda Romantino, leave my valiant effort running for Fire Chief to any one of the iior girls who thinks she can beat the boys. l, Chuck McCue, do hereby will to Tommy ason, my magnificent height. He sure can e it! Our knack in handling the 'equipment back- ge, we, Ron Gress, Sam Boyd, Don Ostran- ', and the others, leave to the remaining mbers of the stage crew. lo Loretta Botticelli, I, Marcine Doyle, leave fantastic gum chewing ability. l'he inability to pay debts, I, Jean Parrish, ve to practically anybody. , Pat Payton, bequeath to any hillbilly, my ant of playing the guitar and also my song :lores. , Dolores Stevenson, leave my hot temper :ny girl who needs to use it on her beau. , Josephine Fudge, leave my neat-as-a-pin :earance and striking loveliness to Aniece kson, a very worthy heiress. , Andy Borriello, will my notoriety as a -rodder and a speed demon to any reckless -owner. , Ralphie Vasko, leave by bicycle to anyone ortunate enough not to own a car. Ve, LaVerne Pandrock, Irene Nestor, and deline Borino, do hereby bequeath all our rs to the Three Musketeers of the Junior ss. , John Payton, bequeath my acting ability Ioe Patch. Ve, Joe Hornak and Ray Costa, leave to z Jakela and Francis Gonzales, our good cs. - Ve, Shirley Anderson, Dorothy Greco, and Kotlensky will all our beaus to Shirley mar, Carole Schmitt, and Nancy Patterson. 'o Richard Bodnar, I, Joe Maioris, will my 'nally smart remarks. 'o all you slowpokes, I, James Speedy vard, will my slow shuffling walk to all 'ors who are tired of hurrying. I, Don Francis, bequeath my admiration for my hero, Tony Curtis, to any fan, be the fan male or female. Left to Ronnie Laughland by me, Jerry Snyder, is my susceptibility to Mr. Clark's hypnosis. We, Larry Coughenour, Bonnie Amatangelo, Carl Greco, Vince Galiffa, and Armand Oli- vieri, do hereby leave our catty cloth-es, hair- cuts, shoes, etc. to the cool cats of the lower classes. We, Minnie Ramierz and Marcella Bednar, bequeath our daringness to do anything to Sylvia Vrancik and Martha Roos. W-e, Andy Hatchet Hall and James Harvey, leave our mathematical minds to Ronald Nagy, who seems to need two brains to grasp the situations in math. I, Frank Faulkner, bequeath my politeness and consideration of the opposite sex to Winslow Sloan. We, Jim Booker, Jack Shark, John Shark, Lou Scalise, and Bill Spurling, leave our prac- tical ioking to Walter McClusky, Sid Mishkin, I-larry Ackerman, Kenny Davis, and Joe Spur- mg. We, Euris White, Virginia Sanko, Barbara Schumacher, Mary Jane Behanna, and Aug- ustine Smith, bequeath our dignity as seniors to the less dignified future seniors. We, Millie Lawson, Juanita Davis, and Annie Eady, will our escapades to Annette Grogan, Annie Donegan, and Martha Merritt. We, James Posey and George Sadler, leave our well kept cars to the more neat of the car owners of 55. I, Mary Ann Medved, will my strong writing arm to a G.I.'s gal. We, Joe Garcia, Frank Marran, Charles Assad, and Bill Nobili bequeath our voracious appetites to the undernourished juniors. To John Lucas, I, Tom LeClair, bequeath my ability to almost look people in the eye and wish he'd will me his ability to look down on them. We, Frank Weir, Larry Duda, Ed Pykosh, and Sandy Sarantinos, leave our tranquil dispo- sitions to Paul Kuma, Joe Woiick, Ron Curtis, and John Kraynek. I, Andy Wazny, will my shyness to Walter Peterson. We, Rudy Cislak, Bob McKeta, and Gary Roberts, bequeath to Jim Beal, Charles Stanley and Fritz Jakela our gallant and charming manner at the school dances. In conclusion, Lois Robinson, Leah McPher- son, and Elaine Rudinec bequeath all their notes and stubs of pencils to anyone in the junior class who may need them. lAnd so we blast off, leaving behind iust these few puffs of smoke, may they bring back many memories in the future. Good-bye, good health, good luck and God go with you! 'Y' .., , N H' Q I riggsgsw nf my it QW 2' gg' 5 F , a f -,-' 1 V , -Q 4.7 y I 1 A 'lf Ng, 5 -Wm, ,f 6. N gy' . KWH A , 13:1 ui agp-' ., 6 ' ...,i w,RgJ ' 1' , W., E ......-n--I-Y- Q Eh JUHIURS lllllll lllllllll Hllllll SPHCE llllllill Let us imagine we are now in the tower of rocket ship. Our last eleven years have been ent learning the principles of good flying. we prepare for our final flight into the atosphere, we recall the lessons that were Jght. We first began our elementary education Allen, Castner, St. Dominic's, St. Charles, mpson Star, or Sixth Street Schools. Here r played with toy space ships and discov- ad their fundamental parts. After six years, we were promoted to Jun- High where we began to have slightly ferent ideas and build original models of zkets. During seventh, eighth and ninth :des we remember electing Patty Johnston, we Semetkoski and Regina Mauser cheer- iders, athletics, the impressive promotion ercises, choosing a pretty May Queen, Shir- ' Debnar, Maid of Honor, LaVonne Weaver, d thirteen Attendants. The two worthy re- ients of the Legion Awards were Frank :ke and Dianne Wassil. Our advanced courses were given in Senior gh School under the supervision of Dr. Herk :l the faculty. Many changes took place in ' miniature models. New and better ex- iples replaced the old ones. As sophomores :l iuniors in High School we possessed these mories. The Senior Dance and Prom, to se who attended, will be remembered as s of health must be learned aboard the rocketing Dragon. two of their most exciting events. Junior Gov- ernment Day was an unusual experience since we could officially hold offices in our town. We iuniors could certainly cheer at football games when fifteen boys from our class rep- resented us on the gridiron, namely, Rich Gonzales, Winslow Sloan, Ron Curtis, Bob Talbert, Gabe Brandini, Ken Davis, Bob Barczy, Johnny Lucas, Bob Pech, Ralph Greco, Lee Miller, George Kiczinski, Joe Ruev, Sonny Gon- zales and Frank Jakela. On the basketball court, Burke, Jakela and Bogay did a swe,l iob. Cheering out in front were Shirley Debnar, Regina Mauser and Marlene Janasin. The Maiorettes included Carol Hartman, Joanne Zyga, Nancy Patterson, Carole Schmitt and Bandleader Judy Totedo. ln our iunior year, class officers were elected: President, Bill Carson, Vice President, Shirley Debnar, Secretary, Dianne Wcissil, and Treasurer, Carole Schmitt. We'll always re- member the tea dances we held, the Junior class play, class parties, the many assemblies and movies that were shown. All in all, as we look back and see our accomplishments and experiences, whether beneficial or unfortunate, we realize that now, in the tower of our Rocket Ship 55, we are prepared for our flight into outer space. Mathematics is mast important to space travel to the stars. JUHIUHS H illllllll UF STHEHGIH Row Row Row Row Raw Row Row Row Row' 1 ll. lo r.J-Richard Adamek, Harry Ackerman, Fauslina Amalangelo, Alfred Amoroso, Mary Andros, Richard Applegate, Sam Assad, Loretta Babines. 2-Robert Barczy, Sally Barlon, James Beal, Richard Bodnar, Lorena Balficelli, John Bozik, Arlene Brady, Gabriel Brandini. 3-Joyce Broggi, Eileen Buchak, Donald Burke, Sylvia Burke, Myrlle Bush, Bill Carson, Audrey Carier, Roslyn Conn. 4-Ronald Curtis, Kenneth Davis, Shirley Dehnar, Rilo DiPie!ro, Frank Drake, Eleanor Dzvonik, Carol Elso, Ronald Fedor. 5-Alice Fernandez, Floyd Femandez, Julie Fernandez, Gorden Fefkenhour, Maude Fulfon, Regina Gembarosky, Francis Gonzales, Richard Gonzales. 6-Ronald Gozdanovich, Ralph Greco, Rila Greco, Vera Griggs, Annehe Grogan, Carol Hartman, George Hemmings, Richard Henderson. 7-John Hermann, David Hill, Lenoro Hormell, Robert Horn, Eugene Hudak, Geraldine Hunl, Frank Jakela, Marlene Janasin. 8-Faye Jericho, Parry Johnslon, Regis Kelly, George Kicinski, Joan Koynock, John Kraynek, Paul Kuma, 9-Nestor Kuzemka, Edna Lapinsky, Thomas lapson, Ronald laughland, Donald lesczynski, Thomas Lesovic. 46 IH UPEHHTIHG THE DHHGUH HUCHETS Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row ,nf 'ASN me we 'YY an 'NW cr? 19. fwb W '25 ,.. fs. an .aff on ,,-N 1 I ll. to r.J-John lucas, Marie lucasey, James Mannarina, Steve Marconyak, John Martin, Raymond Martinek, Regina Mauser, Walter McClusky. 2-.loan Mendarino, Martha Merritt, Bruce Miller, Margaret Miller, Sidney Mishkin, Evangeline Mosley, Ronald Nagy, Martha Nestor. 3-Willa Neudorfsr, Raymond Pankiewicx, Vera Parquet, Joseph Patch, Nancy Patterson, Robert Pech, William Perry, Walter Peterson. 4-Thomas Petrus, Edward Pokorny, Shirley Price, Caral Pucel, Francis Puglisi, John Radabaugh, Thomas Radic, Marlene Ramey. 5-Emil Repasky, Gloria Renacci, Martha lou Roos, Joseph Ruev, Thomas Russell, Frank Sandrey, Judy Schmidt, Carol Schmitt. 6-Caroline Scrave, June Semetkoski, Winslow Sloan, Carol Smedley, Charles Stanley, Mary Smith, Joseph Spurling, Stephen Stofko. 7-Mary Lou Suarez, Beverly Syrko, Mary Tabish, Robert Tolbert, Judy Totedo, Caroline Trexel, Rudy Vasko, Janet Verhich. 8-Patty Verbich, Sylvia Vrancik, Clara Vulrich, Dianne Wassil, Mariorie Watson, l.aVonne Weaver, laretto White. 9-Donald Williams, Joseph Woicik, Ruth Yatsllo, Helen Yocolano, Richard Ziegler, Joann Zyga. 47 ,- it V, O 5.1 J MI' My gf W W' f QW WL pw, ,Aw , M fn? x 4, ' iz, f, 7 L Ulf Mgt 'L , , -'aJ'4..: P' 3, ' 2 M in - 4, ' gi 7 2 ,ksfii - , , 5 '- ' ,, 'MFI f I f wr iw I V' I ,gg uk Qfg..,.-yzwygm V,.,, , V ,..,, . V ' ,an ,.,. 3 .M 1 it wry JV,,.T..M fm N ,W-, 'wx . ,W y I wfaf L , H .142 1 , , 6 AM -. vm 4 -M, A' R 'F X m M X MM Ur W -. fa , 'N , .aww ,V zwfflg. , ff f M W 1 v , 4' 4321? Z 'Q 0 ,Ae ,,11, O 1 1 --mv v 'j:.-,. , is if 5 U ,, Q W- 1 ,Q , f ',,' V , .4, .x if V 'bf WA, ...v ! Q3 Y.. , Q ' ., ga Mg. O A+ 4, wk, 'f 1 3 he x N .Lil SUPHUEHUHES lIHElIll lHE EIElll As we, the class of '56, watch the senior airmen board their rocketship, our faces reflect the admiration and affection we feel towards the graduating class. For even as lowly ground mechanics we sophomores have com-e to know and like these airborne seniors. And we only hope that in the future we may follow in the wake of their spaceship, Success! Now as we see them take off from the space field of learning, our thoughts turn to our own class and we think of all the things our class has gone through- together. Ten years ago, we had iust enlisted in the space school and been assigned to primary space academics at Castner, Sixth Street, Allen, Sampson Star, St. Charles, and St. Dominic's schools. We still laugh when we remember the tim-e those awful boys dunked our precious pigtails in inkwells. We were only in fourth grade, and we actually hated boys. Times have changed . . . And rem-ember the time when Junior Space Cadet, Bill Todd, hurt his knee and Space Nurse, Anita DiNatale bandaged it? Our class can never forget those plays we put on. Peggy Robson did the Irish iig while all of the cadets at St. Charles sang and danced for the school operetta. Then as we grew older, love entered our young lives. Didn't Mary Ann Conn like Bill Smith in sixth grade? And who did Helene Paro like? While these drastic events were taking place, Joe Bisacky was busy shooting paper wads at the girls and teachers. Then came seventh grade and some of our class entered the Junior High Space School. There we were awed by zooming rocketships carrying maiorettes, football players, and cheerleaders through the school halls. On Friday mornings, the neighboring space students from St. Charles visited Junior High to learn how to make space suits and cook hearty food for our fellow airmen. We had a lot of snowball battles enroute to those Friday morning classes. In ninth grade, the academics that used to be rivals, became best friends, and we united into the future class of '56, We gave Junior High a Championship basketball team, and contributed to the English classes our version of Sohrab and Rustum. We learned more about space travel in science class. Then came promotion and May Crowning. Carol Perry was our lovely queen and thirteen other darling cadets attended her. That night, they promoted us to the highest space academy, where we were to finish the training that will enable us to reach the stars. We arrived at Senior High, fresh, shining, and bubbling with anticipation. Since we were the lowest of the low, they put us on the ground crew, where we have faithfully served for ten months. At first we were conceited, but the seniors soon made us humble. Gradually we became a part of Donora Senior High and we came to know that we truly belong here and that we want to be here. We laughed and we played, and sometimes w-e worked. Our noble instruc- tors led us through Julius Caesar, Silas Marner and plain geometry. Our class gave Richard Jones to our championship football team, while cadets Rice, Mar- tinez, and Rosborough marched to the spirited Dragon space song as maiorettes. Yes, our sophomore year has been a lot of fun. We have shown promise that we, th-e juniors of tomorrow and seniors of the future, will do our best to be a champion class that Donora High can be proud of. 49 SUPHUHIUHES HID THE IJRHGUII Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row pw' ns 'dev- 'I fl. io r.J-Milton Ackerman, Herman Alvarez, George Bandalo, Judy Bartley, Winifred Bell, Joseph Bisacky, Francis Blangger, Nina Blangger. 2-Pafricia Bodnar, Lollie Booker, Ruth Malinchak, Richard Brady, Edward Breedlove, Alice Brody, Donald Bucich, Yvonne Budnik, 3-Linda Bush, Judy Campbell, Donald Casson, Paul Ceryak, Westley Clark, Eileen Clement, Carol Clegg. Mary Ann Conn. 4-Clifford CYGWFOYU, Joanne Dafska, Palfy Davis, Josephine DeBerardinis, Carol DeShong, Ruih Devlin, John DiAnIonio, Anita DiNaIale. 5--Nick Dunyak, Judy Durisko, Linda Eisenberg, Allen Evans, Barbara Fernandez, Joseph Fesh, Dolores Fronzaglio, Samuel Fresa. 6-Marian Garcia, Judy Genovese, Mary Gernaf, Richard Giannomore, Beverly Gilmore, James Gonzales, Dolores Green, Louis Greco. 7--Nicholas Guarascio, Beverly Haberman, John Halushka, Ronald Hermann, Donald Hibar, Lloyd Hormell, Daniel Horn, James Law. 8-Andrew Hudak, Jerry Isaacs, Joyceline James, Jake Jericho, Bobby Jobes, Richard Jones. 9-Waller Kusmirak, Barbara Kapfy, Lloyd Robe, Rita Kicinski, George Klochak, Joan Kosfolansky. 50 fb- 1,r..,1 ,- x J-.1 IH HIGHT TU THE STHHS give gm 'csv Sl fx.-X YT? Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row 1 fl. to r.l-Theresa Kovalik, Irene Kozar, Rose Kruzinski, Bernard Kustron, Florence lario, Robert lytle, Vera Markinac, Florence Marran. 2-Joyce Martin, Shirley Martinez, Eugene Massari, Theodore Mathues, Frank McKenna, George Merritt, Mabel Minney, Ronald Mona. 3-Joanne Morabito, Roger Moreschi, Carol Mouldin, Francis Muoio, Dorothy Murdock, Patricia Musial, Abda Nasim, Dolores Nobili. 4-Cecil Palmer, Barry Patterson, Phyllis Pellicione, Alfred Perez, Stephen Perok, Lois Perry, Patricia Pipik, Charles Polonoli. 5-Miles Kelley, Maurice Ranc, Francis Rongaus, Mariam Rumbell, Arlene Russell, Judy Russell, Paul Rozik, Josephine Sanfillippo. 6-.loan Sawich, Sally Schmidt, Joseph Schmitt, Margaret Schumaker, Jerold Serrina, Darla Slcocllas, Doris Smedley, Alfred Smith. 7-Claude Smith, Melvin Smith, William Smith, Rita Stanko, Rita Stimo, Joan Stutler, Norton Suman, Madeline Syrko. 8-Irma Talbert, William Todd, Daniel Unger, Carl Valeri, Angeline Varriale, Patricia Vigiliotti. 9-Dameniclc Vince, Charlotte Wiles, Doris Williams, Sara Yacolano, Raymond Zdilla. 51 llll THE lllHUl N. Row 1 ll. to r.J-Rear iet explodes-Take-off tremors-,The Rocket is rocking! Hold tight! Row 2-Space-happy Buchak goes berserk-What a nice planet out there!-Space-rangers prepare for battle. Row 3-Seniors plan a planetoid pep rally-Navigation officers check in-Rocket ship machine shop. 52 X F3 , gs. K- gg sw -.. . W --' u1 1 1 ? x W' .H if , if , k U, Hn ,y ,gf . X! u I' 't V wx I -I .. .' ' 4 . Q, Ga. wr gf! W .avi 3 ,Q N. lx Kk ,JN R ,j' 1, SPHIIE CHUETS IH HCTIUH Row 1 ll. to r.J4 Put your right foot forward and your left foot back, -Shirley Debnar and Carole Schmitt handle concessions at dancefLenora Hormell decides to rest before climbing away up to the top. Row 2-J'Lunch time -Patty Rice views surroundings happily- Everybody fall in for the Bunny Hop. Row 3-We crowd around Barry Kaye--The Art Department creates portraits of students4 Miss Bell, speech correctionist. 54 HS HIE LUHIZ THHUUGH SPHCE Row Row Row 'I ll. to r.J-The Hoky Poky Dance led by Barry Kaye-Mr. Grilli expertly makes coffee while Alice McClusky studies his technique--Miss Kelly, Dianne Wassil, Miss Hayes, Miss Hageman . . . prepare to receive students at a gym dance. 2+Joanne Zyga and Carole Hartman rest from maiorette practice-'Ronnie Nagy, Faye Jericho, Eileen Buchak . . . face the world-Mr. Craig smiles ioyously at the customers-Mary Lou Suarez, Will Neudorfer, l.aVonne Weaver . . . prepare to go on stage at the Variety Show+Andrew Hall and Mr. Plavko serve at the concession booth. 3-Marlene Elco and John Lucas exhibit their art work, a picture of Flo Zukow- Janet Beck, James Howard, Ralph Vosko, Dicky Lesnak . . . work at the concession stand-Lois Robinson, Barbara Schumacher, Dorothy Kotlensky . . . prepare for a homeroom party-Connie Buchak, Lou Welsh, Frances Osleger . . . tread the boards in a slap-stick comedy. 55 TRI-HI-U BUILDS IIHHISTIHH CHHHHCTEH Row T il. to r.DfSitting: M. Girman, A. Nemish. Standing: M. Dcyle, P. Mesher, G. Tomaskovic4Miss Cunningham, sponsor, I. DeShong, V. Pres., P. McCarthy, Treasurer, E. Buchak, Secretary, J. Beck, Pres.-A. Brady, D. Greco, D. Murdock, Y. Budnik, M. Gernat. Row 27A. Brady, F. Lario, T. Kovalik, M. Syrko, J. Datsko-Y V. Markinac, D. Bonaven- tura, M. Hanna, F. Jericho, P. Pipik--M. Andros, P. Davis, Y. Amoroso, P. Musial, B. Gilmore. The principles of the Tri-Hi-Y are representative of the highest moral code that a high school girl can attain. Under their new adviser Miss Cunningham, the club continued to benefit their school ond community. At the end of the year the money that remains in their treasury is used to purchase some worthy article for the school. The club hos always been closely connected with the orphan homes and is able to contribute funds to the crippled children's organization by selling lilies ot Easter. They also sponsored a movie and a Jay Michael's Donce which satisfied both the socially minded students ond the fund raising objective of the club. 56 SERVICE CLUB SEEHS UBIIHSIUHS ill SERVE X Row Row Row l ll. to r.J-Betty Dzvonick, Lorraine Duda, Sylvia Zomber, Loretta Duda . , . officers of Service Club-Kneeling: Joanne Adamusko, Audrey Carterg Standing: Julie Fernandez, Betty Dzvonick, Lorraine Duda, Mr. Gidick, sponsor, Sylvia Zomber . . . preparing for a year of Service-Joanne Adamusko, Loretta Duda, Lcrraine Duda, Sylvia Zomber . . . ready for the signal to blast-off. 2-Barbara Kapty, Loretta Migliori, Winnie Bell, lBack Rowl Phyllis Pellicione, Florence Marran, Doris Williams . . . giving some thought to Service Club activitiesgjoanne Adamusko, Lorraine Duda, Sissy Stevenson, Sylvia Zomber, Loretta Duda tributing magazines as a service-Betty Dzvonick, Joanne Adamusko, Sylvia Carl Fetkenhour . . .Carl knew where to go for expert assistance. 3-Martha Merritt, Sylvia Burke, Winnie Bell, Shirley Price, Aniece Jackson line Mosley . . . eagerly await orders to be of service to the school-Sylvia . . dis- Zomber, Evange- Zomber, Lorraine Duda . . . contemplate an approaching chore-QCarl Fetkenhour, Betty Dzvo- nick, Joanne Adamusko . . . are bound to solve Carl's problem+Joan hesitates. . .Service Club to the rescue! 57 Koynock ,..-4 ...M ...f4,...,1 -5 b , Nvx E s - wx an E' ,- I ng? 'ir 5? 4 ,Li 5 V It Q f '-l4,. , , Dk., FN EV' Q llSllllllllllllll - USHEHS lIlUB - lIBllllH!l HIDS Q Row 1 ll. to r.l--Sitting: Joanne Adamusko, Secretaryg Standing: Yvonne Amoroso, Treo surerg Alfred Arnoroso, Vice-Presidentg John Perri, President--Astronomy club dis cusses spacial curves--Mr. Craig dreams of space-ways. Row 2---Miss Hageman surrounded by ushers-Receiving instructions on how to usherf The ushers usher Mr. Plavko to a seat. Row 3-Library assistants at work-Joyce Martin, Carol Clegg, Joanne StutlerfJudy Russell, Carol Clegg, Joanne Stutler, Joyce Martin, Martha Lou Roos. 59 UEHHBUUH HND VHHSITU UHHGUII LEHDEHS YVONNE AMOROSO VIRGINIA Blll. Editor-in-Chief Editor-in-Chief Yearbook Varsity Dragon JANET WITEK MARIAN DOLNACK MERCEDES SUAREZ Subscription Manager Business Manager Business Manager Yearbook Yearbook Varsity Dragon 60 lUHES Ui THE SCHUUL UEHH HECUHDEU BU THE PUBllCHlIUH STHFF Row Row Row l Cl. to r.l--Working on finances are, Seated: Lorraine Duda, Sylvia Zomber, Loretta Duda: Standing: Marian Dolnack, Mr. Plavko, Yvonne Amoroso--Janet Beck, Yvonne Amoroso, Martha Glidewell . . . review some of the yearbooks7 Busy Chiefs Vir- ginia Bill, Marian Dolnack, Yvonne Amoroso. 2-f-Dick Lesnak, Judy Russell, Marjorie Daniels, Carl Fetkenhour . . . look over problems in the yearbook---Magazine contest prizes go on display+Yearbook Business Manager Marian Dolnack congratulates Sissy Stevenson, Magazine Contest winner. 3-Seated: Rose Yocolano, Patty McCarthy: Standing: Dolly Mihalik, Minnie Ramirez, Joan Adamusko-Junior home room representatives: Kitty Tabish, Martha Lou Roos, Gerry Hunt, Mary Lou Suarez, Carole SchmittfSophomore home room representatives: Arlene Russell, Mary Ann Conn, Bernadette Nobili, .ludy Russell, Irene Kozar, Shirley Martinez. 61 pw' Q Q fi V, if sw. . I 4 X as if i sshgai QW' gwig 5 K l 5 l P' s PUBLIUHTIUIIS PREPHRE THE llEllIS Hllll RECORDS The Publications Staff of the Varsity Dragon and THE DRAGON has aimed to record all the highlights ofthe 1953-1954 school year at Donora High School. The Varsity Dragon, under the capable leadership of Editor Virginia Bill, has carried on the traditions of good newspaper writing in writing up the happenings in and around school and giving the five W's a predominant spot in the efforts. The main purpose of the Varsity Dragon was to keep the students informed of the latest happenings about the school. Six times during the year the editorial staff of forty reporters were on the alert for news and other items of interest. Through their efforts and the guidance and zeal of Editor Virginia Bill, the Varsity Dragon remained as popular as it had been in the past. The school paper contains the ever popular class columns, latest news around the school, club news, original feature articles, editorials, and sports round-up. An added feature this past year was the addition of pictures to our school newspaper. Both this and good editing combined to make the Varsity Dragon one that the students thoroughly enioyed reading. Mercedes Suarez as Business Manager was in charge of collecting the sub- scriptions. In order to aid the cost of printing the paper a tea dance was sponsored by the Varsity Dragon. As the students of the Donora Senior High School read through THE DRAGON it brings to mind all of the pleasant memories that the past school year held and those that are sure to linger on forever. Work on the Yearbook began early in the school year with Yvonne Amoroso, the efficient editor, at the helm. Assisting her were ten staff members and two underclassmen who covered the stories for their respective class. The writers worked earnestly in order to have their individual articles completed before the deadline. The picture taking, mounting, editing, and typing of the write-ups and articles were just part of the endless tasks encountered when the staff members began working on the memoir. In order to finance the cost of the yearbook, the annual magazine contest was sponsored by the business staff. This is one of the chief ways of raising the money needed. Although the contest did not live up to expectations, nevertheless, the business staff worked diligently in order to keep the financial budget balanced. ' A prize was awarded to Dolores Stevenson who emerged as winner of the annual contest. Senior homeroom 'lOl led in the sales. The business staff headed by Marian Dolnack and Jan-et Witek, as man- agers, collected the Yearbook and magazine subscriptions, and kept the business angle intact. With the advice, suggestions, and help of the new faculty advisers, Mr. Clark and Mr. Plavko, editorial and financial respectively, the staff members worked diligently in order to publish our Yearbook, THE DRAGON. 63 if if- Mf n V 'wi me ' 1 ' w.wiV H J. 4 1. rig, 3 x X . fig. A -.K J i VK. J 45 S JNAN , 2 . N .' f Q ff 2 Q if Q' 4 w 5 , Pa Fi .p't' .. gf X ESX ' , , 'si' - - Q55 . k-if Gm ew N -M5 NX xv 8 is X -X THE T954 SETTIUHS PITESEITT THE LITTLE T106 EHUITHETV' Row Row Row Row T ll. to r.l---Geri Tomaskovic, Trudy Ann Supp, Dick Lesnak, George Hanna, Peggy Crossley, Billy DuVall, Melvin Repka, lrma DeShong, Audrey Nemish. 2+Williarn Isaacs, Tommy Lapson, Carl Fetkenhour, Yvonne Amoroso, Janet Witelc, Syliva Zomber, Sam Perry, Geri Bisacky. STAGE CREW AND PROMPTERS T Tl. to r.J--AWade Boyd, Don Ritchie, Sylvia Vrancik, Joanne Adamusko, Marie Gir- man, Janet Beck. 2+Frank McKenna, Don Ostrander, Charles Polonoli, Fred Perez, Miles Kelley, Hcrzy Ackerman, Robert Barczy, Lloyd Rabe. 65 lHllliUHliE CLUB fllll Hllllllll STUDENTS Ill THETIEH, SPHIIISH, ll The Language Club is a union of the honor students of the three language courses, Latin, Spanish, and French. Any sophomore or jun- ior with a B average at the completion of the first semester is -eligible to join. The club was, originated by Mrs. Michael Herk as the Latin Club. In order that a greater variety of language talent might assemble, students of the other two languages were per- mitted to join and as a result, the Language Club evolved. The club strives to maintain a cultural in- terest in the ancient civilizations of Rome, France, and Spain. This year the sponsors were able to secure movies of the countries from which these languages stem. The movies were shown at the bi-monthly meetings. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer The organization sponsored a number of social affairs this year and in February con- ducted the highlight of all their activities, the annual Language Club Banquet. Miss McKee, herself an old Language Club member, completed her first year as the new French and Spanish teacher and co-operated admirably with veteran sponsor Miss Ewing and the members of the club. Last year, Miss Ewing was cited as one of the winners of the Fullbright Scholarship. Dur- ing the summer vacation, she traveled to Rome and toured that city. This indeed was a magnificent experience for a person so dedi- cated to the study of a foreign language. The officers are: .. CARL FETKENHOUR , , MARVIN PRESTON TRUDY ANN SUPP JOANNE HUBER IUH UHHUIUEII Ui UUIUIIIEHUE VIEIUS IHE IUUIIIU UI BUSIIIESS Row I QI. to r.J-Marian Dolnack, Treasurer, Patty Verbich, Vice-President, Yvonne Amoroso, President, Barbara Gembarosky, Secretary, Rose Yocolano, Corresponding Secretary-Seated: Miss Kelly, Miss Hageman, Standing: Mr. Plavko, Miss Vazur, Mrs. Myers . . . J. C. C. sponsors.-J. C. C. members. Row 2-P. Verbich, S. Chester, Mrs. Myers, Sponsor, M. Lucasey, M, Smith . . . plan a field trip-L. Babines, M. Andrus, R. Gembarosky, J. Koynock, D. Greco, D. Mihalic . . . practice hair setting on Mr. Clark before J. C. C. assembly-Kneeling: Patty Verbich, Marie Lucaseyp Standing: Mary Smith, Sylvia Vrancik, Margaret Miller, Joan Koynock . . . study the world's commerce on the map. The Junior Chamber of Commerce is an :rganization comprised of iunior and senior :ommercial students maintaining a B average. Through the club, the members come into :ontact with some of the modern problems af the business world. Various business inci- ients are presented and discussed at the neetings. Occasionally prominent business men are nvited to speak at one of the club's profess- onal meetings. President Vice-President Secretary Recording Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer The club sponsored a skating party and an enjoyable field trip to Pittsburgh this year. The Junior Chamber of Commerce is spon- sored by the entire staff of commercial teach- ers and Mrs. Myers was the chairman. The commercial teachers provide the able leadership, the visiting professional men and women present their viewpoints for success, and the Junior Chamber of Commerce con- tinues as a benefit to the commercial students. The officers are: YVONNE AMOROSO PATRICIA VERBICH BARBARA GEMBAROSKY ROSE MARIE YOCOLANO MARIAN DOLNACK MARTHA LOU ROOS SUHSESSIUHS UFFEH STUDENTS VHLUHBLE BUSINESS SHIHS my Row I fl. to r.J-5. Poklemba, S. Perry, B. Bodnar, J. Scott, F. Cervenka, M. Repka, A. Eady, D. Lesnak, R. Sampler, R. Vusko, J, Howard. Row 2-M. Lawson, J. Fudge, A. McClusky, M. Glidewell, M. Saurez, D. Bonaventure, D. Sanxi, V. Sanko, l. McPherson, N. Snyder, R. Yocolano, P. McCarthy, P. Bowman, Y. Amoroso, Mr. Plavko, Miss Hageman. The Concessions Club completed another season which was highlighted by a new sales record. The Concessionaires sold over 52,000 worth of refreshments and shattered the top incomes of previous years. Hot dogs were sold in great quantities and at the end of the football season l704 feet of hot dogs had been consumed by the gridiron fans. The hot coffee proved to be a welcome addition to the line of popular refreshments, especially during the cold football evenings that frequented Legion Field. The profits were added to the senior class treasury to finance some of their maior activities. These profits are the largest source of income of the senior class. The concessions staff, which consists mainly of seniors, receive a beneficial education in managing a business of this type. The functions of the club are guided by sponsor Miss Hageman and the senior class officers. 68 IIHIIHUS EIIRIIIHES IIIE HI SIIHIIUI Row l ll. to r.J-Y. Amoroso, M. Capcmo, S. Chester, S. Sala, Miss Bier, Mr. Herk, J. Genovese, P. Robson S. Barton, P. Verhich. Row 2-M. Roas, B. Rasborough, P. Rice, B. Syrko, D. Green, R. Malinchak, J. Kostolansky, C. DeShong, D, Nelson Row 3-M. Smith, C. Scrave, J. Koynock, L. White, E. Grant, P. Davis, D. Murdock, J. Morabito, B. Gilmore. Row 4-S. Vrancik, D. Wassill, V. Bill, F. Blangger, J. Sawich, J. Bartley, B. Nobili, D. Jefferson, J. Frazier. Row 5-C. Vukich, M. Miller, R. Stanko, I. Koxar, M. Janasin, G. Bisaclcy, M, Doyle, B. Haberman, J. Semetkoslti Row 6-L. Hormell, C. Smedley, J. Booker R Curtis C Fetkenhour M Preston M Brandani R Sam ler D 1 - 1 ' I - 1 - 1 - P f - Smedley, L. Bush. Under the leadership of Miss Lillian Bier, the Student Chorus has completed a very successful year. The club held a meeting for the girl members every Thurs- day, the boy members every Tuesday and the ensemble every Friday. It has evolved a stimulating musical program for the students of the high school. Miss Bier has stimulated an increased interest in good singing and appre- ciation for better music through the Chorus. The members participated in many entertaining programs as an ensemble and individually. Five members repre- sented Donora in the Washington County Chorus, and District Chorus. At Christ- mas, the Glee Club provided a program of carols for the students and entertained the people of Donora at the Community Center with Christmas songs. During the year the chorus was invited to sing ata number of Donora's civic organizations. The experience that the members have received from their various singing engagements will add to the quality of the Choral Concert which is presented every year by this group. Consummating the year's activities are the Glee Club's performances at Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises. The officers are: resident CARL FETKENHOUR Librarians JUDY TOTEDO, SHIRLEY DEBNAR ice President ROBERT TALBERT Publicity Director MARVIN PRESTON ecretary LENORA HORMELL Accampanists JANET WITEK, MARILYN JOHNSTON reasurer JOYCE FRAZIER ADARIA RUEY 69 IJUIIIIHH HIGH SCHUUL BHIIIJ EHLIVEHS EVEHU UIIUHSIUH This year, the band traveled the space ways to a new height. Seldom has the band entertained more people. The performance of the band on the gridiron was exemplary of the growing musical interest of the high school. The precision and originality of every for- mation illustrated the ability of Mr. Corno to produce even a better band in the future. Many believe that the band paralleled the football team as champions. lt is not often that a high school band has the opportunity to lead a championship football team into Pitt Stadium. On November 28, 1953, the Home of Champions was well represented. The band was again invited to march at the Steeler football games. This was the third consecutive year that the band had made the trip to Forbes Field. When football is completed the band starts its most difficult operation, pre- paring for the annual band concert. The clamorous brass and drum sections that formed the nucleus of the football band now have to be cut and molded so that the delicate woodwinds may be recognized. The result of this preparation is a pleasing concert that satisfies many musical tastes. Donora has always been well represented at the Western District Band Con- cert. ln keeping with this tradition, Bill Carson, Gordon Fetkenhour, Frank Weir, and Carl Fetkenhour were chosen to play in the 225 piece band. Raw l fl. to r.l-J. Adamusko, R. Ziegler, J. Genovese, D. Vranges, H. Engel, R. Lewis. R. Valerio, G. Hanna, T. Lopson, M. Preston, J. Verbich, C. Assad, l. Widziszewski, J. Witek, V. Boncarosky, K. Foller, J. Totedo. Row 2-N. Patterson, Mr. Corno, M. Ramey, L. Orange, J. Perry, J. Eisenberg, V. Bogay, D. Somerville, F. Guyker, V. Frazier, J. Carson, C. Mouldin, M. Fulton, M. Bush, R. lawe, J. Slotterback, Dr. Herk, C. Schmitt. Row 3-5. Martinez, R. Moreschi, G. Pasterick, C. DeShong, M. Brondani, R. Weir, P. Bodnor, P. Robson, R. Lytle, W. Low, R. Starky, D. Johnson, W. Johnson, J. Zyga. Row 4-F Zukow W. Micenko R. Murdock R eckinger, J. Sanfillippo, J. Nagy, D. Russell, P. Syrko, G. Mose- . , , , .B baugh, G. Osiol, J. Balos, G. Fetkenhour, C. Fetkenhour, F. Marran, R. Gress, C. Hartman. Row 5-P. Rice, F. Muia, J. Stewart, O. Bush, J. Duda, E. Varosky, W. Isaacs, T. Mathues, W. Aitken, W. Carson, D. Unger, S. Fresa, B. Rosborough. 70 HIHJUHETTES Sllllllll Ill IHHHIIHIIIG Hllll lllllllllllli RUUTIHES Center front-Joanne Adamuska, head maiorette. Loft ta right-Nancy Patterson, Shirley Martinez, Patricia Rice, Beverly Rosborough, Judy Tateda, band leader, Carol Hartman, Joanne Zyga, Carole Schmitt, Florence Zukow. The maiorettes have always been a welcome added attraction to the num- erous performances ofthe band. This group of ten girls completed another season of marching routines that ably demonstrated their ability and purpose as maiorettes. Senior maiorettes Joanne Adamusko and Florence Zukow will leave behind a group of well trained veterans when they soar away from the activities of the band and moiorettes. These two can be proud of the fact that they guided the talents of their troop wisely and contributed greatly to the improvement of each girI's dexterity. The maiorettes will always be as much a part of the band as the band members themselves. All of the band musicians are inspired as they watch these smiling high steppers go before them. Wherever the orange and black band uni- form is found there also will be found the dazzling gold buttoned, white dress of the maiorette. 71 Ava., u r.:. M'3mM, .1 SPEECH Hllll DEBHTE PHEPHHES FUR LEHDEHSHIP Row I ll. to r.7kMiss Hageman checks the written speeches-eWe listen to Anita in a humorous effort-Serious application to a debatable question. Row 2-Let's go over these speeches and make them sound rightiThis is good delivery and poise--The speech and debate group have fun! The Speech and Debate Club can well be aferred to as the Voice of Donora High. tudents, who wish to improve their oratorical xlents, unite as one body so that they may enefit one another. Although the club has been functioning for iany years, this concludes the second year nder its new coach, Miss Hageman. Miss ageman has rapidly developed into a superb zach who shares a sincere interest with her ub in present day speech and debate ianeuvers. This year a number of the members were ivited to speak at local town clubs and or- :xnizations among which were, The Donora 'oman's Club, The Unidon Club, and The :tary Club. The debaters met the debate season with at least one well prepared team. The Senior Class members, in particular, were strong and add- ed to their laurels during the season. To be a successful debator, one must have a broad knowledge of the chosen subject and the ability to express his thoughts intelligently and effectively. A great many of the members traveled to various speech tournaments and Student Con- gresses during the year. It is always encouraging to see the sopho- more class as well represented as it was this year. There is no doubt that some of these sophomores will be among those from Donora who will compete in the Forensic contests. FIRST HID HEUESSHHU FUR lllllli-PLHTIETHHU THHVEL ses. Row I ll. to r.J-Mr. Ross explains a point in fracturesAThe club meets to make plans for a demonstration--The hand-carry is necessary. Row 24Broken heads are mended--Members carry iniured boy gently--And administer first aid. The Donora High School First Aid Team rocketed to the conclusion of its third active year. The club has again proven that it is an essential addition to the co-curricular activities as the various teams functioned smoothly on the gridiron and in the school. Each year, sponsor Mr. Ross and the veteran seniors teach the basic fundamentals of first aid to the promising underclassmen. With this training, the members of the first aid crews are able to assist in emergencies wherever and whenever they occur, and since the found- ing of the club three years ago, have continuec to be of assistance in a variety of accidents. Their knowledge of first aid is exhibited tc others through the club's frequent demonstra- tions. At these demonstrations each team dis cusses and illustrates one of the maior divi sions of first aid. This year the first aiders worked with c collection of the latest and finest equipment Donora High is proud of the fact that theii first aid team was the initial team organize: in this district. BUUS' IHlHHlllUliHl LEHGUE PlllllllISES HEHLTH Hllll SlllllS Row 1 ll. to r.l--B.l.L. Officers: George Hanna, Frank Faulkner, Joe Patch+Home room TOT, basketball championsw-Marvin Preston. John Perri, Bill DuVall, Gary Roberts, Chuck Assad. Row 27Front: Sandy Sarantinos, Mr. Ross, Sponsor, John Perri, Back: Larry Dudo, Eugene Varosky7Richard Brady-Mr. Ross gives a pep talk to the B.l.L. captains-John Martin, Joe Patch, Regis Kelly, Paul Kuma. The Boys Intramural League was organized 3 that every boy in the high school has an pportunity to participate in athletics. Touch Jotball, basketball, and volleyball are played mong the homeroom teams. Varsity members of the teams representing me school are restricted from playing in the ttramural games. The members of the winning homerooms eceive appropriate prizes for each respective wampionship. By no means does the elimin- tion of the high school's varsity athletes les- an the keen competition for the coveted wards. To purchase them, the B.l.L. in co- peration with the G.A.L. sponsors the annual Halloween Dance. This year, Room lOl was crowned cham- pion in football and volleyball. The basketball intramurals were played and offered more rivalry than any of the other sports. The B.l.L. believes that it is necessary for every high school boy to have a satisfactory and a fundamental training in athletics. As a result, the league has managed to rally the physical abilities of each member and promote good sportsmanship throughout the school. At the clulo's first meeting, George Hanna was elected President and Franklin Faulkner, Vice-President. X 4 ifg '.,' N N - K 5 lg Q W sl X gi 32 K 5 3 ,M gk S S E Q Q .wif . N X . H W' -- .1 ' . 'T -ii. Qi xx xx , Ei . - -X...X.3M..b .fx Q X SQK X X Q + ss 4 S S Q L xii is X N.. sk if-QPR- . L i- N VHHSITU HTHLETICS FUUTBHLL - BHSHETBHLL - BHSEBHLL - mann Football Coach James K. Russell and do Gllllllllllll DHHGUHS HEHCH 1HE STHRS Row 1 I. to r. -E. Kearns, R. While, D. Ritchie, C. Ross, C. Buclluk, R. Gaydos, F. Oslegsr. Row 2-Pete Bozik. I 1 Row 3-Billy Russell, J. Lewis, D. Jones. FOOTBALL FEATURES FINE YEAR When the Dragon football squad met on August 18 to prepare for the 1953 football season, Coaches Jimmy Russell, John Moon Clark and George Jake Kovalcik were faced with a loss of 12 seniors from the year before. With tru-e champion spirit, the eager Dra- gons blazed through the entire ten-game schedule to reach the highest pinnacle of star- dom-a perfect football season with no losses and the WPIAL co-championship with Har- Brack High School. The WPlAL title gained by the 1953 Dragon football team gave Donora and Coaches Russell and Clark the third such championship in the history of the school. Robert Butch Gaydos, Edward Killer Kearns and Donald Creeper Crafton were appointed co-captains of the 1953 football squad. The Dragons also won the Big Six Valley Championship and Coach Russell was award- ed the Coach of the Year trophy by the Valley Sportswriters. DRAGONS EDGE BULLDOGS Before an opening game crowd of 4,000 the Dragons started off the season on thi right foot by defeating an exceptionally goof Westinghouse team, 12-6. The Dragons began the game with a bang when Billy Russell tool the opening kickoff and returned it 77 yard to the visitors' 13. The Dragons' first scori came six plays later, when Russell sliced of right tackle for one yard. Bozik's extra poin try was no good. The Bulldogs wasted littli time in tying the score when they took thi following kickoff and drove 62 yards for thi score with Bulldog Halfback Jones eating ul most of the yardage. The try for extra poin was wide to the right. After an exchange o punts, the Dragons drove 73 yards for thei final score with Jim Lewis covering the last 41 on a beautiful pitch-out play from Ron Bozilc The try for the point was wide. The half enden shortly thereafter with the Dragons on the lon' end of a 12-6 score. A steady drizzle slowei the action in the second half and neither tean could get a successful drive rolling. Thus, thi game ended with the Dragons on top, 12-6. llllil lllllilf PlHllElS HEHUHED DRAGONS OUTCLASS GREENSBURG In this game, the Dragons displayed mid- eason form as they rolled over Greensburg, 7-Q. The Lions took the opening kickoff but fere forced to punt to the Dragon 29-yard ne. From there, the Dragons scored in three lays. Rich Jones circled right end for 20 ards on the first play. Then, Billy Russell took ff around the other end for 21 more yards. rom there, Jim Lewis covered the remaining 0 yards on the same pitch-out play which eat Westinghouse. From then on, it was strict- ' no contest. Bozik's kick was no good and the ragons led 6-0. ln the second period, the ragons scored two touchdowns in four min- tes. The first came on a five yard pass from ozik to Russell after Charles Ross had inter- apted a Lion pass. The second came on a 14 :rd end run by Russell after Ed Kearns inter- apted a pass. At the beginning of the third eriod, the Dragons drove 62 yards for their nal score. Ron Bozik tossed a lump pass to J Kearns in the end zone. Bozik converted fter all of the last three touchdowns and the ragons finished on top, 27-0. DRAGONS ROMP OVER COUGARS Before a record-breaking crowd of 7,500 at the Legion Field, the Dragons really proved that they were a team to be watched when they bowled over Charleroi, 39-7. The Cougars scored first on a one-yard plunge by Uhlman but, from that time on, it was all Donora's show. In the second period, the Dragons scored three times in exactly 97 seconds. Jim Lewis was the badman in each case. The first touchdown came on a 79 yard iaunt by Country Jim and the second came 80 sec- onds later on a 24-yard run by the same Lewis. Twenty seconds later, that man Lewis raced 46 yards with an intercepted pass for the touchdown. In the third period, it was Billy Russell who stole the show as he scored twice in the period. Billy raced 57 yards on a double reverse for his first score and 'I3 yards off tackle for his second touchdown. The Dragons capped off their scoring when Lewis raced 35 yards around end in the final period after Arnold Cecconi had intercepted a Cougar pass. Three of Lewis' four touchdowns were scored on the now-famous pitch-out play from Bozik. Bozik converted after three of the six touchdowns to make the final score read Donora 39, Charleroi 7. Managers Cl. to r.l-R. Kersnick, J. Kraynek, M. Ronc, F. Drake, N. Dunyak. Row I-C. Ross, C. Buchak, D. Ritchie, D. Brletich, R. White, F. Osleger, R. Gaydos, E. Kearns, D. Crofton, R. Bozik, W. Russell, W. Sloan, J. Lewis. Row 2-Mr. Russell, Coach, A. Cecconi, J. Posey, K. Davis, W. Nabili, R. Miholko, L. Welsh, L. Miller, R. Gonzales, G. Brandini, R. Jones, Mr. Kovalcik, coach. Row 3-Mr. Clark, coach, J. Payton, W. Todd, F. Gonzales, J. Halushka, R. Greco, R. Talbert, A. Smith, J. Lucas, C. Palmer R. Bare: J. Jericho C. Polonoli Dr. Herk. r Y: 1 1 Row 4-G. Kicinski, F. Perez, F. Rongaus, J'. Schmitt, G. Klochok, R. Peck, M. Smith, R. Sloan, G. Bandalo, R. Curtis, J. Law. 1 use cfs-6.224 '21- fllllllillll SlHIlS Plllllllllli Hlllill LOU WELSH DONALD RITCHIE JOSEPH BOZIK CONRAD BUCHAI DRAGONS SWAMP LATROBE The Dragons continued their winning ways by defeating a badly outclassed Latrobe team by o score of 45-0. The Dragons controlled the ball from beginning to end in a game that was marked with many penalties. The Dra- gons had no less than six touchdowns called back. The first touchdown came when Don Ritchie blocked a Latrobe punt and Don Craf- ton fell on the ball. Winslow Sloan, Ed Kearns and Billy Russell each scored a touchdown before the first quarter was over. The Dragons were held scoreless in the second period and the half ended 26-0. The Dragons scored twice in the third period on a Bozik to Osleger aerial and an end run by Lewis. Rich Jones scored in the final period to finish the scoring. Bozik converted three times to give the Dragons a 45-0 victory. Crafton, Gaydos and Ritchie all played brilliantly on defense for the Dragons. DRAGONS BEAT REDSTONE The Dragons rolled to their fifth straigl victory of the season by defeating Redston 15-0 at Republic. The entire Dragon defensiv unit shone brilliantly in this game as the held the Hawks outside the Donora Hig School 30 yard line the entire game. Tl' Russellmen's first score came with less tha four minutes remaining in the first half on sustained drive of 74 yards. Sloan and Lew ground out most of the yardage with Lew plunging over from the three for the scon An attempted pass for the extra point was r good. The Dragons added another touchdow midway in the third period when Butch Ga' dos rushed in to block a Redstone punt on ti latter's 30-yard line. As the ball bounded ovi the kicker's head, Rich White scooped up tl pigskin and ran, unmolested, for the scor Bozik's conversion was good. The Dragon added two points on a safety late in the four quarter when Ed Kearns tackled the Hawli Bob Motil in his own end zone. ln this rugge defensive game, both teams were forced punt six times. The final score read Donora l Redstone O. Ron Bozik, Lou Welsh, Don Ritchie, Ron Curtis, Robert Gaydc Francis Osleger, Don Crafton Dick White, Ed Kearns Winslow Sloan gr gf STHHS IITUST HISU llllllll THE FUllDHlllElllHlS QD BRLETICH ROBERT MIHALKO JAMES POSEY JOHN PAYTON WILLIAM NOBILI DRAGONS TRAMPLE CENTRAL CATHOLIC The rampaging Dragons rang up their sixth 'raight conquest of the season as they de- aated the hapless and winless Central Cath- lic Vikings, 35-0, at Legion Field. The Dragons :ored in the first quarter on a 46-yard drive 'ith Sloan grinding out most of the yardage nd Russell going over from the three for the :ore. Russell added two more touchdowns in ie second canto of runs of T0 and 23 yards. he Dragons got touchdown number four late i the second period when Butch Gaydos locked a Viking kick, picked it up, and raced 5 yards for the score. Winslow Sloan picked p the final Dragon touchdown on a beautiful 4-yard run around right 'end early in the uird period. Ron The Toe Bozik converted ar the fifth consecutive time to make the final :ore read 35-0 in favor of the Dragons. The ragon defensive unit again stole the show s they held the Vikings to -ll yards on the round. DRAGONS BEAT BROWNIES The Donora Dragons registered win number seven before a crowd of 5,200 as they de- feated the Brownsville Brownies, 20-0. Most of the fans were not yet settled in their seats when little Billy Russell took the opening kick- off on his own seven-yard line and scampered 93 yards behind the wave of beautiful block- ing to score the first touchdown of the contest. For all intents and purposes, that was the ball game, for the Brownies, although threatening twice, were never able to dent the Dragon's goal line. The Dragons added their second touchdown early in the second period when Jim Lewis raced 56 yards in two plays. He scamp-ered 33 yards on the first pitch-out play to his right and then scampered 23 yards on the second pitch-out play to his left for the score. The Dragons scored their final in the third quarter on a drive of 91 yards. Five plays moved the ball to the Brownie 42. Then came the most beautiful run of the game. Winslow Sloan started around right end, side-stepped his way around the frenzied Brownies, and went all the way for the score. Bozik kicked two of the extra points and the game ended Donora 20, Brownsville 0. This victory was made possible by hard running and mag- nificent blocking plus a stout defense. Billy Russell, .lim Lewis, Ralph Greco, Don Ritchie Richard White, Kenneth Davis Richard Jones THE SEHIUHS IlElllllllSlllHlE HllUl 10 BE IIHHHIPIIIIIS EDWARD KEARNS FRANCIS OSLEGER JAMES LEWIS ARNOLD CECCONI WINSLOW SLO, DRAGONS ROLL OVER WILDCATS DRAGONS EDGE WASHINGTON The Dragons swept to their eighth straight The famed Dragon end runs were stopped viftory Of The Ye0 by delieelflng The PUSS- I but the Dragons still had enough punch to de- mmded M0n0n9e'hele' Wllelcelsf 34'0- The feat the Washington Prexies by a 20-7 score. Dragons scored on runs from scrimmage of 86, 42, 61 and 65 yards, and on a 29-yard touichdown pass. Midway through the initial period, Winslow Sloan gave the crowd an indication of what sparkling running they were to see when he exploded through the Once again it was the Dragon defensive unit that starred as it scored one touchdown and accounted for another tally. The Dragons scored first at the start of the second period on a sustained drive of 51 yards with Bozik center, knocked over five 'Cat defenders, and Snevkins Over for llle Score- Billy Russell raced 86 yards for the first score. Jim Lewis ground OU? most of the yardage in this drive scored the second touchdown on the famous as he did all evening. ln 17 tries, Billy gained pitch-out play as he circled left end for the 111 yards. Late in the third period, with the 42 Yards and llle Score- BlllY Russell Chelkeel Prexies deep in their own territory, Don Ritchie up Donora's next touchdowns on two dazzling broke ,hrough to block Q Joe Comfort punt end runs, one at the end of the second quar- ter and the other at the start of the third. The runs were 61 and 65 yards, respectively, be- hind waves of beautiful blocking. Ed Kearns earned the final touchdown when he inter- Chuck Ross scooped up the ball on the two and skipped into the end zone for the second touchdown. On the ensuing kickoff, Washing- ton's Sacco fumbled the ball and Connie cepted Jay Motugofs pass on the Wildcat 29 Buchak fell on the ball on the Prexie eight- yard line. From there, Bozik spotted Kearns yard line for the DVUQOVYIS final fUllY- The standing alone in the end zone on the last play Little Prexies scored late in the fourth quarter of the third quarter for the score. Bozik con- on an 84-yard drive with Joe Comfort going verted successfully after the first four touch- over from the 16 on a beautiful, twisting run. downs but missed on his fifth try to make the Bozik added two extra points and the final final score read Donora 34, Monongahela O. score read Donora 20, Washington 7. CHARLES ROSS ROBERT GAYDOS BILLY RUSSELL DICK WHITE DON CRI it EXllIlElllElll REIGHS HS STHRS SHINE iniHar-Brack W.P.I.A.L. Game Dragon-Har-Brack pep rally Billy Russell, DRAGONS JAR MONESSEN Displaying a surprising aerial attack, the 'ragons completed their regular schedule with 34-7 win over Monessen for the tenth rraight triumph of the season and a chance J try for their third WPIAL Class AA Cham- ionship. Heretofore, the Dragons had stubbornly nashed through defenses with a ground at- xck. The sudden switch to the air left the opeless Monessen Greyhounds spellbound s Bozik pitched to Kearns, who lateraled to illy Russell for the first score. Russell scored :ree more times on passes from Bozik. The nal touchdown was an old-time ground drive nat netted 57 yards. DRAGONS - HAR-BRACK CO-CHAMPS The Dragons vaunted defensive unit, by liv- ig up to its yearly rating, gained a scoreless e with favored Har-Brock Union, thereby iaring the WPIAL Class AA Championship efore 11,589 spectators at Pitt Stadium. The oreless deadlock shocked most observers, ho had expected one of the highest scoring .nels in WPIAL history. The great Dragon de- 'nsive unit, headed by linebacker Don Craf- n, held the famed Tiger fullback, Cookie Chester Gilchrist lHar-Bracki Gilchrist, to a minus two yards. On the third play of the game, Gilchrist fumbled and Fran Osleger fell on the ball on the Tiger 27 yard line. From here, the Dragons drove to the three yard line with a first down, but here the at- tack stalled. The next four plays failed and Har-Brack took over on their own 27 yard line. Late in the first quarter the Dragons got another scoring opportunity when Ed Kearns fell on a Johnson fumble on the Tiger 21, but again the Tigers held. Early in the second halt the Dragons grounded out their best sustained march of the game which carried from their own 40 to the Har-Brack 11. Jim Lewis and Winslow Sloan ground out most of this yard- age but the drive stalled when a Bozik to Kearns aerial was intercepted by Har-Brack's Barry Johnson. Late in the fourth quarter, Har-Brack's Jim Powell, who was the leading ground-gainer of the game, almost got away for a touchdown. He took the ball on a re- verse and scampered 44 yards around right end before he was pushed out of bounds by Ed Kearns on the Dragon 24. Four plays later, Gilchrist attempted a field goal but the ball sailed far off to the right. Two plays later the game ended and the score read: Donora 0, Har-Brack 0. Alfred Perez, Jerry Amatangelo, Sam Brownsville Game Perry, Joe Hornak, Bob Kersnick Dr. Heatter BHSHETBHLL PHUVIIJES BUCKET PULUEH Opponent Clairton Washington Aliquippa Elizabeth Bethel West Newton Duquesne Sharon Har-Brack Central Catholic Don. 52 59 41 51 45 60 42 38 44 65 opp. High s core r 69 Ross 62 Bozik 49 Osleger 26 Ross 21 Osleger 39 Bozik 61 Bozik 57 Bozik 40 Burke 46 Palmer No. of Points 15 18 15 12 15 15 12 14 16 20 c l' The Dragons showed promise but they loc very ragged due to the fact that they only one day of practice after the Har-B football game. The Dragons showed much improvemen they battled the Little Prexies to a tie then lost in the first overtime. The game was close throughout until final three minutes, when the tall Aliqu five scored 12 points. The Dragons swept to their first win by c powering a weak Warrior five. The Dragons swept to their second exhib win ofthe season by walloping a young, inexperienced Bethel five. The Dragons won their third consec game by beating a small West Newton in easy fashion. Playing perhaps their sloppiest game o season the Dragons ran out of gas ir second half and enabled the Little Duk win. The Dragons lost an early first p lead to a fast Sharon five whose set sho was the deciding factor. The Dragons looked ragged but managi squeeze out a slim victory in overtime b The Dragons were fast and sharp as handled the Vikings easily in one of finest games of the year. LEHGUE GHHIES HBE lHllIllIll6! Coaches Charles Jerry Wunderlich and Daniel Dan Connair issued the call for basket- all practice and six seniors responded as well as a large group of iuniors and sophomores. he six seniors were: Francis Osleger, Charles Ross, James Lewis, Pete Bozik, Robert McKeta, and obert Gaydos. The team revolved around seniors Osleger, Ross, Bozik, Gaydos, and junior urke with sophomore Palmer rounding it out. Due to the excellent playing of the Dragon football team which made the football season xtend over for a period of two weeks to enable the team to play Har-Brack in a championship ame, basketball practice was held up. In fact, the first exhibition game of basketball was played after only one day of practice. asketball players Osleger, Ross, Lewis, Gaydos, Palmer, and Bozik scarcely had time to change 'om moleskins to basketball shorts when the whistle sounded for the first game. The Dragons got off to a sputtering start, losing the first three exhibition games. Then, find- ig themselves, they won the next three. The following three games were lost to tough oppo- ents and the series of losses sent a chill through the loyal student body. This proved to be the Jrning point, however, for the Dragons. When the important sectional games began, the Dragons roared out front. Every team in we section was defeated twice by the potent Dragons, except the sectional winner, Monessen. Never, during the long basketball season, did the Dragons occupy a lower place than second lace. At the end of the season, the Dragons occupied second place in the sectional race. lt was a fighting Dragon team. A team that fought its way up into second place after a elayed and stuttering start. DRAGONS UPSET COUGARS In their first league game the Dragons pull- d a mild upset as they handed Charleroi its rst Section 5-A defeat in two years. The final :ore was 48-31. The contest was a tight affair iroughout the first half with the Dragons imping off to a 4-O lead, but falling behind t half time, T9-18. With three minutes to go i the third session and Donora behind, 24-27, ie Dragons began a scoring spree which net- 'd T7 straight points to none for Charleroi. an Bozik was high man for the Dragons with -n points. Palmer and Crawford had nine oints each. With their showing in this game ie Dragons showed that they were definitely contender for the Section 5-A crown. DRAGONS SPILL WILDCATS The Dragons moved to their second straight Section 5-A victory at Monongahela by waltz- ing to a 58-4l triumph over the much taller Wildcats. The first quarter was nip and tuck and the Dragons came out on top, T6-15. Dur- ing the second quarter the Dragons increased their lead and led at halftime, 30-21. The Dragons continued scoring in the second half and wound up with a 'I7 point victory. Most conspicuous by his driving enthusiasm was guard, Charles Ross, who finished the game with T7 points to lead the Donora scorers. Pete Bozik and Donald Burke had T4 and ll points respectively for the Dragons. It was the Wild- cat's Bob Taylor who took scoring honors with 20 points. SEIIIUH STHHS SHINE Ill BHSllE1BHll DRAGONS DUMP TROJANS By coming on fast in the final half to com- pletely outplay a determined California quin- tet, the Dragons won their third consecutive league game by a 56-37 score. The Dragons started slowly and at the end of the first quarter were behind, 12-11. With Bozik and Burke beginning to hit the Dragons slowly pulled away in the second period and led at halftime, 26-20. In the second half it was al- most all Fran Osleger. After sitting out most of the first half because of personals, Fran returned and scored 14 points in the final ten minutes. With some remarkable passing the Dragons completely outplayed the Troians in the second half. Osleger was high man for the Dragons as he finished with 18 points. Ron Bozik had 12 for the locals to finish runnerup. DRAGONS LOSE TO GREYHOUNDS With first place in Section 5-A at stake the Dragons collapsed in the second half and were beaten by the Monessen Greyhounds, 58-48. This win enabled the Greyhounds to take over sole possession at first place. The first half was nip and tuck throughout with neither team leading by more than four points at any one time. With each team playing careful ball the first half ended, 21-20 in favor of the Grey- hound. Then, in the second half, led by 5-7 Smokey Widziszewski, the Greyhounds slow- ly began to pull away from the Dragons. All in all, the Greyhounds hit on 50? of their shots and won the game by a comfortable 10 point margin. For the Dragons, Osleger had 16 and Bozik had 15 points. Widziszewski had 19 for Monessen. DRAGONS DEFEAT BROWNIES The Dragons won their fourth league game of the season by winning a hard earned 53-47 triumph over Brownsville on the latters small home court. The Dragons started fast as Don Burke made a hook shot to give the Dragons a lead that they never relinquished. At the end of the first quarter the Dragons were ahead, 11-2. With Cecil Palmer leading the attack, the Dragons left the floor at half time with a 24-15 lead. In the second half the Brownies slowly started back and by the end of the third period cut the Dragon lead to 39-33. With three minutes to play the Brown- ies pulled to within one point of the Dragons, but baskets by Bozik and Palmer sewed up the contest. Palmer was high man for the Dragons with 19 points, while Don Burke racked up 11 markers. DRAGONS UPSET COUGARS The Dragons won their fifth Section 5-A game of the season by battling from behind to defeat the Charleroi Cougars, 49-46 in the latters matchbox gym. It was the first time since 1946 that a Donora team defeated a Charleroi team on the small Cougar floor. Using a full court press the Cougars iumped to a 13-2 lead before the Dragons found themselves and cut that down to 18-12 at the end of the first quarter. Don Burke took over in the second period as the Dragons cut the Cougar lead to three points, 28-25 at halftime. The score at the end of the third period was 36-35, but the Dragons dropped seven points behind with six minutes to play. They then came from behind and took the lead at 47-46 and froze the ball for the rest of the game. It was truly a team victory for the Dragons as Burke and Bozik had 13-11 points respectively, while Osleger and Ross had 10 points apiece. BHSllE1BHll 1EHlll SUHRS lll llflll HEIGHTS DRAGONS NIP WILDCATS For the second time in the season the Dra- gons defeated the Monongahela Wildcats. The score was 57-51. The game was a case of 6-5 Bob Taylor vs. Donora, with the former very nearly inspiring his team mates to a stunning upset. The Dragons started fast with eight straight points and led at the end of the first quarter, 15-7. The Dragons stretched this lead to, 30-20 by half-time. ln the third period the Wildcats came back strong and cut the Dragon lead to 40-35, at the end of the third Canto. Taylor scored 12 points in this period for the 'Cats. Led by Fran Osleger the Dragons held on during the last period and went on to win. Fran Osleger led the Dragons with 16 points and Cecil Palmer had 13. But scoring honors for the game went to the Wildcat's Taylor, who tallied 27 points. DRAGONS DEFEAT TROJANS The Dragons won their seventh league game of the season by coming from behind a half time deficit to overpower Cailfornia on the Troians home court. The score was 53-43. Led by Ron Bozik, the Dragons jumped off to a 12-7 lead at the end of the first period. The Troians came back in the second period and took a half-time lead of 22-19. Midway through the third period the Dragons regained the lead at 27-26 and were never headed. The close of the third period found the Dra- gons displaying their best passing of the sea- son to run up the tally to 37-30, heading into the final frame. The Dragons poured it on in 'he final period and wound up with a ten Joint victory. Ron Bozik led the locals with 19 narkers. Fran Osleger was close behind with I3. DRAGONS LOSE TO GREYHOUNDS The Dragons failed in their bid for the Sec- tion 5-A title as they were beaten by the Monessen Greyhounds, 43-37 on the Grey- hounds spacious gymnasium. With this win the Greyhounds clinched the Section title and the Dragons had to settle for second place. With both teams playing possession basket- ball, the score at the end of the first quarter was, 8-6 in favor of Monessen. Midway through the second quarter the Dragons lumped to a 14-11 lead but fell behind at half-time, 19-17. With big Bob Hewitt doing most of the scoring the Greyhounds pulled away in the third quarter to take a 35-24 lead going into the final period. In the fourth per- iod the Dragons made a brief comeback but still lost, 43-37. Ron Bozik was high man for the locals with 10 points but scoring honors went to Monessen's Hewitt who scored 16 markers. Therefore, Monessen represented the Valley at the Pitt Field House. DRAGONS NIPPED BY BROWNIES The Dragons closed the season on o sour note on the local floor, losing to Brownsville in the final minute, 51-50. The Dragons led practically all the way until the final period when a jump shot by Buck Grover nipped the locals at the wire. The Dragons started fast and iumped off to a 12-6 lead at the end of the first period. Led by Ron Bozik, the Dragons stretched their lead to 26-16 at half-time. The Brownies started fast in the third quarter and were able to overtake the Dragons in the final seconds of the quarter by a 32-31 score. The final quarter proved to be a scoring duel be- tween the Dragon's Bozik and the Brownie's Grover. The entire quarter was nip and tuck with Grover's last minute basket telling the tale. Bozik was high for the locals with 19. THHUH TEHIH UVEHTHHES IIHHBUHU Row 1 ill .o r.J-J. Hermann, mgr., G. Polonoli, J. White, R. Tucceri, mgr., D. Ritchie, K. Davis, C. Kozar, mgr. Row 2-.l. Booker, M. Yocolano, A. Brown, F. Faulkner, G. Palmer, G. Burns, W. Russell, W. Sloan, J. Lewis. Row 3F-Mr. Clark, coach, F. Lesnak, R. Talbert, J. Law, R. Rosboraugh, J. Siren, R. Curtis, R. Henderson, M. Valko. Meet Washington Brownsville Charleroi WPIAL Relays at Mt. Lebanon Washington Invitationals Clairton-Scottdale Mon Valley County Trials at Canonsburg Uniontown Invitations WPIAL Finals State Finals at State College DHS Score 79 273 73 1X2 78 16 49 U4 59 1f3 85 87 60 15 0 OPP DHS Score Placed 56 173 First 57 172 First 55 First 29 teams Fourth entered-won by Altoona 10 teams Second entered-won by Mt. Lebanon Clairton Second 71 1712 Scottdale 30 7712 3 teams First entered-won by Donora 5 teams First entered-won by Altoona 9 teams First entered-won by Donora 9 teams Fifth entered-won by Wilkinsburg Champions from all parts of state compete-won by District 1. 88 Foremost Individual Performance and Highlights Russell won the 100 and 220 yd. dashes in good times on a slow track as Dragons show class in first meet. Palmer won broad lump with an excellent leap of 21' 43A . The Dragons scored a sweep in the field events. Burns won the high lump and iavelin as Cougars prove no match for superior Dragons. Dragons scored paints in 440 relay, broad lump, discus, shot put, and iavelin, with Palmer break- ing a stadium record in broad iump. Dragons finished a surprisingly good second as Burns led local thinclads with 9 points. Ross wins the shot put and discus as Dragons lose first dual meet in two years. set a new Lewis, Ritchie, Faulkner, Yacolaro record in the mile relay as Dragons roll to 3rd. consecutive Valley title. 14 Dragons qualify for WPIAL finals with Ros- borough qualifying in the shotput, iavelin. discus, and with Rosbor- Locals copped 8 Firsts in big meet ough and Palmer breaking stadium marks in the discus and broad iump respectively. Dragons do not do as well as expected as Ros- borough and Burns qualify for State finals. Dragon qualifiers fail to scare as many records fall. Pole Vault Speedie -Surprised everyone with his llIllIVlllUHl lllHlIll SllllISlllIS Coach John Moon Clark, Dragon Track team, for the third consecutive year, had a very successful 1953 season. The Dragon thinclads started the season by easily trampling over Washington in rain and mud and continued their win- ning ways throughout the season. The Dragon thinclads won the Mon Valley Championship, the County Championship, the Uniontown Invitationals, and fin- ished a good fifth in the WPIAL finals. Name Events Bowen Pole Vault lrown High Hurdles High Jump turns High Jump Javelin Pavis 440 yd. dash Mile Relay aulkner 880 yd. dash Mile Relay Ioward Pole Vault High Hurdles ewis 440 yard dash 880 yd. relay Broad Jump esnak Low Hurdles 880 yd. Relay almer Broad Jump Low Hurdles 880 yd. Relay uia Discus itchie Mile Relay Pole Vault osborough Discus Shotput Javelin oss Shotput Discus ussell 100 yd. Dash 220 yd. Dash 880 yd. Relay loan 100 yd. dash 220 yd. Dash 880 yd. Relay aleri Javelin fhite High Jump Velsh Shotput Javelin ocolano Mile Relay 440 yd. Dash Points Grade 10 12 10 12 77 12 10 10 39 11 34 11 87 11 11 11 110 12 14 12 22 11 58 12 73 11 80 11 67 11 12 12 10 12 15 11 22 12 Best Time er Distance Pole Vault 9 ft., 3 in. High Jump 5 ft., 8 in. High Jump 5 ft., 11 in. 440 yd. Dash 59 sec. 880 yd. Dash 2 min., 16 sec. 10 ft., 3 in. 440 yd. Dash 55 sec. Low Hurdles 22.5 sec. Broad Jump 21 ft., 10 in. Discus 127 ft., 10 in. Pole Vault 9 ft., 3 in. Discus 140 ft., 4 in. Shotput 47 ft., 3V2 in. 100 yd. Dash 10.2 sec. 220 yd. Dash 22.3 sec. Javelin 155 ft,, 8 in. High Jump 5 ft., 8 in. Shotput 46 ft., 3 in. 440 yd. Dash 58 sec. The Athlete Bones --Continued practice led to valu- able runner-up and third place points. Button -Picked up many valuable points as the Dragons number one high- hurdler. Jerry -One of the two Dragon thin- clads who earned the right to go to State College. Bogay --Looked good as a rookie in the 440 yd. dash and mile relay. Skinman -- Valiant effort and much practice made this so-so half miler into a very good one. magnificent vaulting which led to gold medals. Country Jim -his speed and lengthy stride earned him a spot on the champion 440 yd. relay team. Dick - A promising low hurdler who picked up valuable runner-up points. Pluggie -Broke many records in the broad iump with sensational leaping to finish as the Dragon's leading point getter. Frank -Added depth to the Dragon dis- cus team with much improved form. Don -A converted field man who won a place on the Dragons good mile relay ledm. Bones -Came back after a poor 52 sea- son to win the WPIAL discus championship and make the trip to State College. Heavyhead - With a little practice should be great in 54. Bus -Became one of the best dash men in the WPIAL as a second year man. Habit -Was right on Russell's heels all year long and was the anchor man of the 440 and 880 yd. relay teams. Vinnie -for the third consecutive year he picked up valuable points in the iavelin. Clinker - Variety of iumping talent made him one of Donora's better field men. Louie - Displayed keen physical co- ordination when handling the shot. Manuel - Converted into a quarter- miler after beginning the season as a shot putter. THE UUHVIIIB SPHERE Li ' Row 1 ll. to r.l-5. Mishkin, J. Perry, B. Cecconi, J. Fronzaglio, mgr. Row 2-l. Hukui, E. Lario, T. Musial, D. Wunclerlich, A. Zygu, J. Amatangelo, R. Bozik. Row 3-Dr. Herk, R. Ritchie, R. Wilson, E. Brletich, E. Kearns, C. Vaira, J. Posey, R. Kersnick, Mr. Gidick, couch. Row 4-G. Brandini, R. Gonzales, G. Kicinski, R. Martinek, J. Patch, A. Cecconi, L. Scalise, R. Peck, F. Gonzales. The Dragon baseball team under the able guidance of coach Jay Gidick completed a fairly successful 1953 season, winning five and losing an equal number. The Dragons, a section 19 team, began league play with a three game winning streak but then dropped off considerable to win but two of their last seven games. Jimmy Perry and Eddie Kearns led the team in batting with aver- ages over the .400 mark, while Joe Amatangelo bore the brunt of their pitching duties. Coach Gidick is looking forward to a much better season in 1954 with the return of a good many veterans. Results of the league games were: Donora 'IO Charleroi 4 Donora 8 Monessen 5 'Donora 4 Bellmar 3 Donora 0 California 4 5'Donora 4 Monongahela 8 Donora 1 Charleroi 4 ,'Donora 5 Monessen O Donora 0 Monongahela 2 +Donora 3 California 12 Donora 4 Bellmar 0 Home Games 90 SPHIIE Plllll HHEHD!! 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