Dormont High School - Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1958 volume:

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'bfi 1 L K.,f..I, 13- f-,fy , .. ,,Vk X .A SA v , . -J ' 1'-' -Nw -f xv 5.3-1 A - '. :MLA 1: J xx. fn -v-'--- 1 -11' V -Q 'L wx -v ,. .,f. if-'C 6 ' x'-:AN-'-' 'X X ...ngirk-.'kz..u:.:.is Qeiis:Z..Q,,,f1'X QLQALST-slfL'Q..mLeQ:...'::JM.a'.'5.'-mm.ezm-.s.m?m:I:m-gPs2Y..Q.g2,L -Jsmfxwv' . A-:MT The TORCH staff of 1958 is pleased to guide you with the Light of Learning , through the following beacons. PAGES 1. Foreword ....................... .. 4 2. Around the School ..,.. ...... 5 3. Underclassmen ........,... ...... 1 2 4. Seniors .......................... ...s.. 2 1 5. Senior Directory ..,..... ....., 4 6 6. Admlnistration ........ ...... 4 7 7. Athletics .............. 8. Activities ........... 9. Postscript .............. 10 53 65 86 . Advertisements ......., ...... 8 7 1 X 5 7 if L2 H PUBLISHED BY DORMOHT HIGH SCHOOL ,- I 'iq X -ol .22 ...Z 2-'.?' 17 x'.p v , e . . u '., . l ' i l 1' ' r N ' N -Z' ,- FOREWORD The realization that knowledge is precious and neither quickly nor easily acquired is the lirst great step toward education. We conlidently entered high school, our minds crammed with a conglomeration of facts derived from simple books and personal observation. This, of course, was but a reflection of the efforts of others: nevertheless, a small beginning. As we groped our way through the years. occasional sparks were struck by our teachers as they imparted by lesson and exercise more of the knowledge of others, including their own. Our powers of reason, ability, and aptitude were drawn out through planned discipline and instruction until we finally became seniors. Now we will be faced with the sometimes shocking fact that we have scarcely begun to learn. Yes, we have some information, even a little knowledge, but our education is far from complete. The light of learning has shone upon us and we know that our education which actually began in the nursery was advanced only a little by elementary and high school teachers and associations. It will continue whether we will it or not, but will be best nurtured by further vigorous study and proper personal associations. This book is a record of the personalities and events that made up one year in the life of a high school student. Now let us trust that the light of learning will guide us all on our future paths. TAKING A LOCK AROUND THE SCHCOL Every morning in homeroom, devotions are conducted. Sam Rameas has just finished the Bible reading and is leading Bev- erly Northam, Bruce Taszarek and Dalne McConnell in the Pledge of Allegiance. The students have to be in their homerooms at 8:45 in the morning. At 9:00 o'clock the bell rings signifying that students are to go to their first class. Tests are sometimes given to students in order to see how they stand in the class or in compari- son with other schools. Concen- trating on the Merit Tests are Toni Bryant, john Graham, Bob Barnes, Ray Beeson, and Peggy McConnell. GUR CAMERA FALLS UPCN HAPPENINGS Qlj The prize winners for their biology projects in the Dormont High School Science Fair were: J. Long, first prizeg J. 'X'Vessel, secondg and D. Brownlee and L. Varnum, who worked together, received third, All these projects were entered at Buhl Planetarium. f2j The ninth grade science awards were: B. Larson, Hrstg S. Poe, secondg and B. Stewart, third. The three displays were entered at Buhl Planetarium and B. Larson won the Buhl Science Award. Q35 In the physics department S. Rameas took first prize, and KI. Grimm, second. S. Rameas entered his in the Buhl Planetarium Fair. felj The following students were awarded honorable mention: G. Espy, who took second prize in chemistry at Buhlg D. Boord, M. Miller, E. Kight, A. Britts, and Troutman. Q55 AThe Chemistry department was also included in our Science Fair. A. McCabe received first prize 3 Burda and NI. Spitznagel working together took second, and T. Bryant third. The projects were also sent to Buhl Planetarium. 6 DEPICTI G THE PAST HIGH SCHOOL YEAR Occasionally new uniforms are bought for the band, cheerleaders, and participants in the various sports. The Majorettes Nancy Thomas, Lynn Fedor, Judy lfVessel, Bonnie Brown, Marilyn Beck, Janet Muir and Bonnie Schopp are pictured dressed in their uniforms. C 1 Row 2: N. Matlack, C. Watt, D. Boord. Row 1: P. Miller, C. Wine. Pep rallies are held every so often to boost the morale of the players and to keep the school spirit. Patti Miller and Nancy Matlack, cheerleaders, try their best to get this pep. 7 On March fourteenth, the Dormont High School Cheerleaders, Pat Miller, Corinne NVine, Corinne Mlatt, Nancy Matlack and Dorothy Boord, entered competition at Bellyue. There were twenty-seven schools invited and each was to present two cheers, one original, the other standard. No props or acrobatics were permitted. Cheerleaders from the University of Pittsburgh judged the participants. By process of elimina- tion three trophies were awarded. Our cheer- leaders, we were both happy and proud to say, took third prize in this event. I THE BEAM ARE THE REGUL R ROUTI E The thirteenth of November was Parents Visitation Night at Dormont High School. Mr. Reed shows Mr. and Mrs. Xvaters a picture that was done by their daughter, Marian. Every month the Dormonitor, which is the school newspaper, makes its rounds. Louanne Moore, who delivers them to the homerooins, watches while Miss Mfood hands a paper to Maureen Miller and Ruth Gross. The library is a very popular place to go for peace and quiet. Here Karen Esch, library assist- ant, takes charge while Maureen Sweitzer studies for a test and Bill Connors searches for an in- teresting book. SCHOOL S FAME NEAR AND A banquet was given in honor of Mr. R. B. Holmes, retiring Secretary of the Dormont High School Board on April 28. The board made a resolution in ap- preciation of his services. In dxffelent lOCZ1C1Ol1S around the school neu ix aste cans were placed to keep litter hom the lnlls Using these cans ale Gladys Stexens Judy Kerna and Carol F A DTHE STUDEN S, HDARE THE STA s S gm e Qt On May 8, 1958, Business, Industry, Education Day, Dormont High School welcomed men and women from various industries to our school for the purpose of seeing how the school operates. Last year at this same time the teachers were invited to visit those industries. It is the custom to alternate each year in this manner. camera class hard at work, I wonder what they will do with all that crepe paper they're stretching? 11 W'hy it's for the Prom, of course, On May 15 the Home Econom- ics Department presented its an- nual Fashion Show. Louise Sarno is shown here modeling the out- fit she made. RS STUDENTS RECEI juniors Paul Black Larry Biele Dorothy Boord Tom Bryant Sue Edgar George Espy Judith Forbrich jim Graham jerry Horvath Nancy Hurlston Barry johnson Barbara McKeith Harry McMillan Bonnie Schopp Steve Spicer Nancy Sutch Nancy Thomas Sophomores Tom Barakat Ronald Borelli Bill Bott Bonnie Boucher Richard Brownlee Larry Cindrick Mike Dobrovolsky Donald Gillespie Susan Heckler Bill Ivill Patricia Kirsch Patricia Lauffer Carol Los james Mitchell Patricia Moore Larry Robinson Maxine Sartario Eileen Tambellini jay Troutman judy Wessel David Williams judith Williams Freshmen Don Beach Larry Brown joan Carter Marion Clifton Richard Davis Richard Forbrich Marcia Harnish Nancy Heckler Cheryl Helms Marilyn johnson Patricia Kerna Beecher Kirby Bruce Larson Louise Sarno Helen Stevens Marjorie Sutch james Williams Bill Yee EWELL-EARNED W RD FRESHMAN FOOTBALL CERTIFICATES Fred Schindler Lambert Bittinger joe Catalano Dick Frobrich Phil Weich Ronald Dierker Larry Brown Dennis Winkowski Thomas Hart Kenny Williamson Bill Yee Donald Beach Steve Beckett Clayton Kauffman Bob Beadling jim Williams David Ohnsman jeff Hunger joel Toth RIFLE CLUB LETTERS juniors Patty Welsh i jack Rugh jim Burda Bob Dey john Spitznagel Morton Glick Sophomores Tom Clarke Freshmen Beecher Kirby Bob Beadling RIFLE CLUB CERTIFICATES Don Benedick Dick Curry NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Dorothy Boord Roberta Fellabom Marijane Grabe john Graham Beverly Green Nancy Hurlston Barry johnson William Tilton MUSIC AWARD Charlotte Lecky Pat Shanabrough FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Marijane Grabe Nancy Sutch BASKETBALL LETTERS Barry johnson Paul Black 12 FOOTBALL CERTIFICATES Larry Beile Paul Black Mike Burns john Graham Otto Hohing jim Nelson john 0'Neill Don Stitzenberg jack Rugh Mike Beck Fred Buck Gary Kuehn Terry Mackey Edward Marxen Wm. McClaren jay Troutman Charles Yellig Frank Miller Charles Miller Larry Cindrick Richard Ivill Ronald Borelli David Kelmeckis David Williams Gilbert Fidler Norman Caldwell jim Hurbanek jim Sheppard Al Britts BASKETBALL CERTIFICATES Larry Beile john Burke Harry McMillan Mario Vacca Larry Cindrick Lawrence Robinson Charles Yellig Dick Brownlee Lew Varnum Phil Kribbs Dave Williams LIBRARY AWARDS Marijane Grabe Caroline Treschow SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS Key Awards janet Schall Bill Seaber Nancy Hurlston Connie Hartman David Disney joan Carter joan Beiter Rey Beeson Ruth Barrick TUMBLIN G AVVARDS Michael Ciravolo joseph Dutko Daniel Donahue Donald Malone james Yee Steve Spicer ' UNDERCLASSMEN' The greater our knowledge, the farther we cast our light in life. Our high school years may seem insignifi- cantg however, it is these years which act as the basis upon which we will build our success in life. The peak of our high school career comes in our senior year, but it is the three pre- ceding ones which help determine the success of our strivings and the extent of our learning. ACQUIRI GK OWLEDGEI A HARDJOB From the day a student enters Dormont High School until the day the class before him graduates, he is considered an underclassman. During these three years he becomes more mature in his actions and in his way of thinking. He becomes capable of assuming more responsibility. He participates in the varied extra- curricular activities, and makes friends of those with whom he works, studies, and plays each day. If he is respected by his fellow classmates and proves his ability in all he undertakes, he becomes a leader of his class. All this takes place in an underclassman who looks anxiously toward becoming a senior. The freshmen who find the schedules and the lunch periods difficult to understand soon become well acquainted with the daily routine. Their shyness is soon replaced with confidence as they make new friends. The freshmen quickly become an integral part of the student body. The sophomores, who are offered such interesting courses as biology and plane geometry find that they have to think about their futures in order to plan their studies. They find that school life can be fun if they take pride and interest in the school's activities. The jUI1i01'S, their goal within a year's sight, begin to understand that their high school education will be the foundation on which they will base their careers. Thus the thinking of a student matures during his high school years. The underclassmen are one of the most important facets of the school. Each school is only as good as its students and each student body's majority is composed of underclassmen. Thus when someone comments on a lowly underclassmanu remember he is an important cog in a very big wheel. J ROOM 10 Row 3: J. Simon. C. Carney. J. Rugh, M. Lammert, Moorman, T. Hart. D. Beach, L. Forbrich, W. Johnson. Row 2: Mr. Morgan. H. Stevens, R. Isaac. A. Spicer, N. Dey, J. Crombie, E. Rameas. D. Bolaris. E. Glick. R. Beadling. Row 1: C. Shrier, J. Sodie. S. Heck- ler, S. Cawthorne. R. Fabiani, J. Hunger, E. Skarvelis, S. Poe. ROOM 32 Row 3: I.. Grant. M. A. Kight. I.. Brown, G. Benner. F. Miller, B. Lar- son, H. Stewart, H. Graff. Row 2: Mrs. Clark, J. Bodine, J Hartman, M. Johnson, B. Benedict K. Keller, L. Sarno, C. Stitt, S Laudcrhaugli, W. Gamble. Row l: li. Albert, E. Domurot, K Esch, J. Nugent, K. Klcemann, l' XViech, K. Williamson. I4 TRUGGLI GTOU DERSTAND EW STUDIE ROOM 202 Row 3: D. Simmons, P. Kerna, K Hall, S. Beckett, D. Winkowski, J Undereiner, B. Kirby, XV. Pini, J. Slayton. Row 2: Mrs. Sawhill, C. Helms, M C. Coyne, B. Del Vecchio, J. Phillips S. Paterick, E. Cominos, YV. Gerardi D. Ohnsrnan, G. Dawson. Row l: P. Hyslop, P. Schauweker, C Citron. G. Miltenbergcr, C. Mc- Cready, L. Petonsis, M. A. Schilling, M. Sharp, J. Cromhie. J. Brennan J. Snhy. ROOM 206 Row 3: P. Jones, J. Feth, R. Davis K. Dederich, C. Nash, J. Anderson N. Schneider, G. Gerardi. G. New- som. Row 2: Mr. Comensky, R. A. Greiner C. Hecht. XV. Yee, J. Bartrnff. M HHl'1liSh. M. J. O'Connor, G. Bridge S. Dawson, J. Catalano. Row 1: M. Beck, P. Mitche Clark, E. O'Ncill, J. Kirsopp, D Martin. R. Harbaugh. ROOM 106 Row 3: L. Bittinger, G. West, J. Wil- liams. A. Ciesiclski, C. Kauffman, J Gowans, C. Mckenney, L. Burtch F. Schindler. Row 2: Miss Morrow. H. Jenkins. M Sntch, V. Waydock, J. Bald, R. Xango, D. Glausser, K. Keller, A. Bryant. N. Lanffer, R. Brown. Row 1: R. Meyer, D. Johns. S. Close L. Pence. B. Wise, I.. Grey. C. Stoehr J. DelSa1'do. ROOM 124 Row fl: M. Mc.-Xllisler, V. Rcnne, N Heckler. R. Dierker, R. Buczynski G. Bloom, R. Jones. O. Gnaltieri. L. Schreiner, M. E. Hull. Row 2: Mr. White. G. Lang, J. Hostcrt. J. Toth, N. Fekaris, J Yurochko, M. Keane. A. Chuharov R. Daly, M. Clifton. Row I: L. Delaney, Carter, Bry- allll, D. Palomho, M. C. Manson. R. Ruben. B. Ballantyne, K. Minnittc, R. Fidler, l'. Verna, J. Davis. 1 THE FRESHME DAYS PASS ALL TOO SOO ROOM 100 Row 3: C. Treschow, Win. Conners B. Almasy, L. Robinson, D. Kel- meckis, D. Gillespie, J. Troutman J. Marchese. Row 2: T. Mackey, J. Vassilaros, J Schall, K. Heavill, V. Hively, B Connor, M. Geris, G. Megown, J Yvilliams, D. Giel. Row l: M. Dilla, J. Augenstein, J. Brubaker, M. Kirsch, F. Wilson, R. Balestrieri, J. Lugaila, E. Brownlee R. Lachman. ROOM 117 Row S: S. Pellegrino, J. Poekert, S. Lober, L. Dunholf, C. Wolverton, R. Bosserman, J. DeFazio, R. Hlein- stein, R. Borelli. Row 2: Mr. Snyder, J. Snider, B. I-Iafenbrak, F. Shellhamer, E. Feli- cetti, R. Queck, J. Sheppard, B. Gillespie, D. Braymer. Row 1: D. Pascavage, L. Algeo, P. Trost, N. Hlilliams, L. Vance, G. Smith, M. Sartorio, S. Miller. M. Campbell. Qlj The world lies ln waiting for these prospectiye housemyes as they learn the 'irt of cooking They are L. Sarno, M Potts and C Helms Q21 Many Freshmen as G lllest and S Dawson find that this form of calculation is not stricltly limited to the Egyptians Q35 C Citron and C McCready view the literature that has been prepared by fellow students on their state of Pennsylvania. Q45 R Daly works busily at his MD board trying to disproye the saying that the best laid plans of men go astray Q5J F Clark obserxes 'ts L Broun explains his series and parallel circuit that he made for the science fair OPHS WHOSE I TELLECT ROOM 200 Row S: S. Herzog, G. Gardner, M. Robinson, D. Disney, W. Bott, J. Carney, J. Dentici, D. DeMart, H. Pfeuffer. Row 2: Miss Pew, J. Beiter, R. Mar. sico, P. Moore. C. Klinger, M. A. Kasivlin, C. Horvath, J. Dayton, L. Varnum. Row 1: J. Jones, R. Hively, C. Grube, T. Thompson, L. Fedor, C. Goehner, J. Wessel. ROOM 205 Row 3: P. Lauffer, H. Smith, W. Kling, T. Clarke, B. 0'Donnell, YV McClaren, R. Morton, J. Long. Row 2: Mr. Babyak, A. Johnston, R. Curry, C. Los, A. Loew, J. Shehab J. Sansone, P. Wendt, R. Almasy. Row 1: A. Calguiri, A. Porter, R. Barrick, C. Jaros, J. Charron, J Wentz, G. Maul, T. Barakat, L. McQuiston. I T KI GMOLD ROOM 118 Row 3: G. Legler, K. O'Brien, M Hogben, F. D'Aversa, C. Miller, D Williams, P. Kribbs, G. McDermott Row 2: Mr. Mann, W. Seaber, J Smith, C. Balistreri, J. Cuda, E Smercansky, L. Keebler, R. Kuntz J. Mahoney. Row 1: C. Heisler, J. Somerton. E. Seeley. K. Rosfeld, D. Foster, J Gross, D. Petree, S. McCready. ROOM 119 Row 3: W. Nix, C. Lea,lR. Newsom, J. Macknll, YV. Reed, F. Buck, E Mnrxen, E. Kuehn. Row 2: Miss Rankin, K. Schmaus, M McNamara, E. Tambellini, L. Park- er, B.'Gilmore, S. Hohing, D. Capuz- zi, J. Mitchell. Row 1: B. Scott, C. Woody, S. Eaton M. Ross, B. Boucher, L. Kish, P Farmerie, G. Harding, E. McCardle J EMERGE INTO MA Y SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Row Row ROOM 210 3: B. Zywan. AI. Heckman, G Fidler, R. Ivill, L. Cisko, M. Do hrovolsky. J. Macy, D. Menges. 2: Miss Waterman. P. White S. Heckler, B. Boclnar, E. Lorcnzini S. Bell. S. Mentzer, S. YVolff. Row Row Row Row TV. l: G. jenkins, C. Rahner, C. Gualtieri, S. Churchill. B. Faso, S Hupp, D. Cadugan. ROOM 218 3: J. Hahn, G. lvebber, E. Keef W. Beck, P. Delmer, L. Cindrick Yellig, R. Baird. 2: Mr. Reed, K. Popp, G. Smith Britts, B. Karkalla, E. Maloney L. Wilkenson, B. S. Romano. 1: A. Scarnatti, R. Kurlfink, P Otway, L. McKinsey, L. Goodman Ivill, J. Pecman, B. Rudaitis. Qlj T. Thompson and P. Delmar observe the rats while D. DeMart and M. B cadavera in biology class. Q21 M. L. Wilkinson and D. Petrie display the jewelry they designed and made for the Latin Festival. Q35 While S. Heckler gets a hook from her locker, C. Los and M. Dobrovolsky confer about their homework. The lockers are a popular meeting place at D.H.S. Q4j Hall guard C. Yellig is just one of the boys who serve to keep order in the halls eck examine the during the lunch periods. Q55 These cafeteria helpers work during their lunch period. Here D. Gillespie, J. Troutman, and D. Curry replace the glasses at the water cooler. v JU IORS ARE GUIDED TOWARD THEIR ROOM 101 Row 3: 'l'. Bean, W. Tilton, R. Mc- Dowell. W. Pamper, B. Jolmson, L Beile, D. Vacca, A. McCabe, R. Hanl- ilton. M. Gcis. Row 2: Mrs. Toward, li. Hracli, C Balistreri. C. Bissel. M. Capitanelli K. Wood, A. R0lllZll'J', M. Ynrochko, F. Audia. M. Borysuik. Row 1: D. Malone, I. Marucca, J Wasylik, P. Irvine. J. Muir, B. Tay lor, C. Hartman, J. Lewis, B. Green B. McHugh, D. Claspcr. ROOM 102 Row 3: J. Lotis, J. Hart, J. Rugh, G. Sharp, C. Dawson, P. Black, H. Mueller, R. Schueler, J. Graham. Row 2: Miss Miller, J. Dutko, M. Taszarek, R. Barnes, C. Paape, D. Stoner, A. Campbell, M. George, J. Knieciak, J. Skarvelis, J. Forbrich. Row 1: S. Donati, S. Edgar, B. Mc- Keith, B. Aloe, B. Keating, T. Denton, A. Cecere, J. Keane, l'. Johnson, S. Yee. ROOM 2 Row 3: N. Caldwell, l'. Leffler, J Hurbanek, J. Dittmar, R. Gallagher P. Magnotti. D. Stitzenherg. R. Xvil- liams. H. McMillan. Row 22 Miss Watson, N. Thomas, M. Glick. B. Moore. C. Lecky, J. Benner J. Mooney, G. Herrington. Row l: C. Scattaregia, A. M. Cian- ciosi, R. Peters, R. Fellabom, P Clark, M. E. Kunkel. J. Lorenzini C. Minncci. ROOM 31 Row 3: R. Graham, H. Snider, R. Dey, J. Johnson. R. Scarnati, D Hoghen, M. Vacca. J. Connell, S Pietracatello. Row 2: Mr. Walter. M. Piral. J. Burda, T. Brown, E. Spada, G. Sabo B. Slagle. L. Bost, J. Wiseman, D Benedict. Row 1: J. Horvath, D. O'Conne1l, R. Wilson. B. Blum. D. Boord, M. Jaynes. D. Logan. C. Anderson, I. Dacoros. 1 1 ULTIMATE GOAL--THE LIGHT OF LEARNIN ROOM 219 Row 3: C. Kitner, F. Rome , D. Thomas. S. Spicer, M. Burns, J. Mar- tin, D. Meyer, D. Pogel, Burke. Row 2: Mrs. Gennaula, J. Vallor, G. Stevens, M. J. Grabe, M. L. Moore C. Kubiak, D. Kelly, C. Beach, J. Daly, M. Ciravolo. Row 1: J. Yee, D. Donahue, P. XVelsh, J. Kerna, S. McVay, C. Hughes, B. Fahey, E. Fleck, C. Kauf. B. Verna, D. DeFrancisco. ROOM 226 Row 3: J. Spitznagel, J. Nelson. G Smith, J. Schmaus. D. Matthews, J Heard. N. Munn. C. Espy, C. Shan non. R. Beeson. Row 2: Miss Goldstein. T. Bryant, R Green. R. Lorenzi, O. Hohing. J O'Neill, P. Conklin. M. Palmer, D Kelly, C. Scherman. Row 1: N. Sutch, J. Fassinger, J Boynes, M. Capriotti, B. Schopp, P OClllllg. P. McConnell, H. Rameals V. Cacicia. Clj These future scientists Gnd out the why of things by experimenting in chemistry class. They are from left to right: S. Cecere, J. Burda, R. Fellabom, and S. Spicer. Q25 The soon-to-be seniors waiting to be measured for class rings are: M. Glick, R. lvilson, and J. Burke. QSJ A new class this year is the Key Board Theory class. Here J. Boynes demonstrates her newly acquired skill. Q45 Having fun at the lunch time dances sponsored by the Student Council are J. Fassinger and R. Beeson. Q55 Two of the many juniors who attend College Board Examination class every Tuesday after school are J. Connell and B. Tilton. 9 1 'SENIORS To mature the niinds of young people is the goal of our system of education. Throughout the ages edu- cation has been the inspiration for the light of progress. For the last four years the Senior Class of 1958 has been working toward this goal. Now we are going into the world in the hope of contributing to the advance- ment of society. N A or . fl, - '1.. Q THROUGHOUT FOUR YEARS IN SCHOOL two prospective students, B. Pietsch and G. Beyer. QSJ B. Wilson and J. Kish are trying to puzzle out the trig functions of a triangle. MJ A courtroom is the scene for this P.O.D. skit with the lawyer, J. Liningerg the Judge, J. Stonerg the bailiff, J. Johns, who is swearing in the witness, T. May. f5J S. Aiken watches her 'brother' L. Mingrone play the drums, while her 'palents' T. Huston and C. Marxen talk in the Senior Assembly 'Band-Aid' presented by Room 107. QGJ Working on Senior Committees are 1958's Senior Class Officers: President-Fritz Crombieg Vice-President-Roger Malcolmg Tgzgurer-Ronaele Sxnithg and Secretary-Corinne NVatt. LIGHT OF LEARNING HAS GRCJWN BRIGHTER SANDRA S. ANDERSON Sandi WAYNE W. BELL frningn: JANICE ELLEN BENKO Milan!! INGRID BERGLUND fllnrkyii F. GREGG BEYER lfGTegg,J NORMAN D. BLOCHER flN0Tml3 SANDRA ELEANOR AIKEN ffsandyli 1 RICHARD ANDERSON nick YVILLIAM G. BECK Bill ONDRA BETRIS Sonic STARTING,THE LIGHT WAS DIM BUT STEADY, JAMES BLUM lfjiml! MARLENE c. BONURA Maw WILLIAM BRADFIELD JAMES R. BRAMER ffJim!J MARILYN JEAN BRODY ff-Lyn!! PATRICIA CHARLENE BROOKS Charlene N S.. CHARLOTTE ANNE BRONCHAIN Cha1 ' BONNIE K. BROWN Bonnie HARRY D. BROWNLEE ffHa'r1,yU NEVIN C. BRYAN nNevv ENCOURAGED AND GUIDED BYTEACHERSg DONALD CAMPITI Mom MARY CIRAULA GARY COMBS ffGary9J ffM'aryu MARCIA CLARK Marsh PATRICIA CUPP ftpatn JAMES P. DANAS rrG,.eekv THOMAS BRYAN 'Tom or Mumbles DARLENE BURKE KfDeeU ROBERT M. CINDRICK IKBOZQJJ FRED CROMBIE F1 ztz SLCJWLY SENIORS GREW TO FULL STATURE, FR -XNCIS J DAVIS ack JOHN T DAVIS Tzm STS SARAH JEAN DAVIS Sallie EDXVARD D. DOUGHERTY ffEdD3 JOYCE M DENGLER Joyce GARY D. DOBROWSKI Gov MADDALENA G. DOLFI Candy NOREEN F. DYSON Noreen BEVERLY T. ELIAS . flBeUJP DIANE ELLIOTT Diane FOUNDED ON WELL'BALANCED EDUCATION PATRICIA A. FASCETTI . Lucille FRANCIS FORKUS Mickey DALE FOSTER ffDaleJ! FLORENCE FRENCH f!Babe3l JUDITH GOULD flxludyil . JAMES GRAHAM Diego 2nd JUDITH A. ESTERBERG :rj-udev PAUL EVANS ffBudl! 5 PHYLLIS ANN FOGLIA ffPhyl!! MARIO GARBIN Mario FACTORS THAT PRODUCE ADULT SENIORSZ JOSEPH GRIM M oe RUTH GROLLMUS Ruth RUTH GROSS Ruth E NANCY JANE HITE Nance RUSSELL HARBAUGH fIRuSsJ! EMILY ANN HARNISH !fEmJJ MARY KATHLEEN HIGGINS ffKitty!! EUGENE T. HOOVER flGeneJJ THOMAS L. HUSTON KfLO1L!P TVILLIAM M. JACK Bill REASONING POWER GAINED IN MATH CLASS MARY JULIA JUSTICE ujudyu VIRGINIA LEE KAUFFMAN Ginny ELOISE KIGI-IT Eloise JUDITH ANN KISH lfjudyli MARIAN KRALL Marian JOHN A. LAMMERT JR. 'Smiley CAROL ANN JACKSON jack JOHN A. JOHNS 'H ose PATRICIA KARAVAS 4'fPatJ! TOM KOSTELAC f!TOmJ! GOOD DEBATE OVER POLITICAL DECISIONS, GEORGE LORIS IIA ngieJJ GERALD LININGER rcJe,n,,yu KENNETH LONG h'Ad0lfIf ROGER S. MALCOLM llMalJJ DONA DALNE MCCONN ELL Dalne JIM MCCOY L Y fljimi! NN MCCREADY lrD0nJJ ALICE MANN NA lil CAROL MARXEN fl Carol NANCY L. MATLACK lf N ance CONFIDENCE THROUGH ENGLISH REPORTS w. ROBERT MAINHINNEY fKBobJ! THOMAS G. MAY lfT0mJ3 ROSEMARIE F. MESINA Rosie DON MEYER Goalie MAUREEN MILLER ffMaTl! PATRICIA DEE MILLER Patti LOUIS MINGRONE Mungie JOHN MONTGOMERY Tennessee MARY ALICE MOONEY ffMa1yJ! JOSEPH MONGELLUZZO fljoeii GRASPING THEORIES ARE PART OF ACQUIRING VIRGINIA MUNO jinnie JOSEPH NORBUTT ffjoeli LOUANNE MOORE Lavinia MARYALDA MOORE flMaTy PHILIP NAMY Phil', CHRISTINE NARCOLLI Chris VVILLIAM B. NEFF flBilllJ BEVERLY E. NORTHAM fIBeUJJ JOHN O'CONNOR Rabbit FRED C. PAONESSA Fred lNSlGHT,WISDO,'Vl, AND INTELLECT. DAVE PATTON Dave NATALIE S. PAVLOVICH Natalie CHARLOTTE PETERS BARBARA JANE PIETSCH Char Barb MICHAEL J. PUSKAR johnny SAM RAMEAS Greek CAROL JEAN REEBEL nearer, ELIZABETH LILLIAN RICE lfsissyli CAROL ROACH Carol SARAH LOUISA ROBESON Sallie SENIORA-CTIVITIES BRING EXCITEMENT,AND JOHN M. RUDOLPH johnny JUDITH E. SALA llJudeIJ SONITA SANTA ROMANA 'Sunniev BARBARA ANN SCHINDLER Baron DOROTHY JEANNE SAPSI rrDOtty:: P1-1YLL1s ANN sARNo Phil JEANNE SCARDAMALIA ff-lean!! HARVEY A. SCHOENMAN flHaTvlJ DONNA JEAN SCHUPP flDOn'nylJ PATRICIA ANN SHANABROUGH C6Pat!J SATISFACTION FROM JOBS WELL DONE. DNAELE POLLITT SMITH Ronnze BETTY JANE STEVENSON Steno NANCY LEE STINNER Nance JUDITH LOUISE STONER flfudyli NANCY MAURIN E SWEITZER Sweitz ELAINE JOYCE TABOR HE!! FRED SHEHAB JR. ffshazf' THERESA ANN SMERCANSKY ffTeT',y:! ALBERT STANISH Nspookll TERRY SURDICK If Terry!! IN CLASS, AT DANCES, OR VARIETIES, THE BRUCE J. TASZAREK Bazooka CARON RUTH THOMPSON Caron JAMES R. TOMLINSON 01.71.11 ' ELEANOR LOUISE YVATERS HEI!! uhlackn ELMER RONALD UNDEREINER !lElmJ! MARLENE ANN VVASYLIK ffMaTlD LXRION ELIZABET Marion RUTH HELEN WATERS Ruth CORINNE ADELE VVATT ffC0Tny3! JOHN TOMPOS H iRBARA JOANNE YVILSON XNDRA JEAN ZARODA LIGHT GREW FROM A FLICKER TO A BEAM. c1BaTbr: RONALD H. YVOLFE f1RO7z!J GLEN NVRIGHT lfGlenl1 1 Sandy LILLIAN ANN 'WIECH ffLillJ THOMAS J. YVILKINSON ffT0mJI CORINNE NORA YVINE 1 Corinne CAROL JEANNE ZIEGLER Zuba During our senior year, we ac- quired two new students, Sandra Hazlett and Janette Ripley. Sandra Hazlett better known by Sandy came from Evans City. Janette Ripley from Rockland High School in Maine came in March. MILE AS THEY THI K OF THE CLASS PLAY On February 7th the Class of 1958 presented the play Seventeenth Summer with Miss Miller directing her 45th and last play. The play is the story of a young girl's first love and the joys and heartaches resulting. Angie Morrow is the girl whose dream comes true when Jack Duluth starts dating her at the beginning of the summer. As they grew to like each other more and more, they met opposition from Jane, an old girl of Jack's, and Jane's best friend Margie. Also they experienced affectionate y but slight opposition from Mr. Morrow and Kitty, Angie's younger sister. Through a mis- understanding, Jack and Angie, like Lorraine, Angie's older boy-chasing sister, knew what it was like to have mental torture. Mlhen the sum- mer was over and when Angie said goodbye to Jack, both of them realized that no summer could be quite as wonderful as that seventeenth sum- mer. And here the curtain fell upon another successful Senior Class Play at Dormont High School. B. Pietsch looks on as C. Bronchain protestingly receives an umbrella from her mother, J. Dengler, who insists she will need it for college. The rest of the family, L. Moore, C. Marxen, and W. Neff listen with interest to the conversation between C. Bronchain and her mother. Gumdrops are being received by C. Narcolli, YV. Neff, S. Robeson, and J. Lininger. Also being given candy by B. Pietsch are C. Bronchain, C. Marx- en, and J. Danas. 39 From left to right the cast is Jerry Lininger-Tonyg John O'Connor-Mar- ting Barbara Pietsch-Kittyg Louanne Moore-Lorraineg Joyce Dengler-Mrs. Morrowg Bill Neff-Mr. Morrow: Char- lotte Bronchain-Angieg Jim Graham- Jackg Carol Marxen-Margaretg Jim Danas-Art: Chris Narcolli-Mai-gieg Tim Davis-Fitzg Sally Robeson-Jane. FOR THEIR ACHIEVEME T DURI G SCHOO SERVICE AWARDS These seniors have received this award for four years. Marcia Clark, jack Lammert, Patti Miller, Beverly Northam, Corinne Watt, and Corinne Wine. Receiving a Service Award for the third year are Robert Cindrick, Fred Crombie, Roger Malcolm and jim Tomlinson. jim Graham, a receiver of the award for the second year, congratulates those who are receiving awards for the first year. They are Bonnie Brown, Sally Davis, Tim Davis, and Ronaele Smith. National Honor Society William Beck Ingrid Berglund Marcia Clark Tim Davis Jim Graham Chris Narcolli Barbara Pietsch Phyllis Sarno Theresa Smercansky Betty Stevenson Barbara Vllilson SCHOLARSHIPS South Hills College Club: Louanne Moore Dormont College Club: Patti Miller Kiwanis Club: William Beck Mothers Club: Pat Karavas University of Buffalo-81,000 for 1958- 59: Carol Reebel Waynesburg College-Full Tuition for four years: Pat Karavas Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Recogntion of scholarship achieve- ment without award of a money scholarship: Tim Davis, William Beck FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Barbara Wilson Ruth Waters CHARLES PALMER DAVIS AWARD Honoring top students of Current Events Marlene Vllasylik BASKETBALL LETTERS Ronnie Undereiner Roger Malcolm Jack Lammert Tom Bryan jim Tomlinson FOOTBALL LETTERS Bill Beck Norman Blocher Bill Bradheld jim Bramer Tom Bryan Fred Crombie Mickey Forkus Joe Grimm John johns Gerry Lininger Jack Lammert Bill Neff Gene Hoover Sam Rameas Al Standish Ronald Undereiner Roger Malcolm Tom Huston Mike Puskar TRACK LETTERS Bill Beck Jim Bramer Don Caznpiti Tom Huston jack Lammert RIFLE CLUB Betty Stevenson MATHEMATICS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA: Award of a pin for placing high in mathematics test. Fred Crombie COMMERCIAL AWARDS Shorthand Speed Certificate Phyllis Foglie Mary Mooney Betty Stevenson Lynn Brody Theresa Smercansky Spelling Awards Phyllis Foglia Sandra Zaroda SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS, KEY AWARDS joseph Mongelluzzo Ruth Gross john Montgomery Beverly Northam PLACED IN EXHIBIT Don Campiti NATIONAL SHOIN IN NEW YORK SCHOLASTIC AWARD: Opaque Water Color Prize - 552500. Ruth Gross RDS WERE GIVENTO DE ERVI MUSIC AWARDS: INSTRUMENTAL: Band Letters Sally Robeson Marian Waters Ruth Waters Eleanor Waters Bill Jack Lou Mingrone Jim Danas Greg Geyer Torn May Jack Tompos Nevin Bryan Bonnie Brown John Montgomery VOCAL: Marcia Clark Sallie Davis Joyce Dengler Sallie Robeson Phyllis Sarno Pat Shanabrough Ronaele Smith Marian Sweitzer Marlene Wasylik LIBRARY CLUB AWARD Natalie Pavlovich Marian Waters BAUSCH AND LOMB SCIENCE AWARD Tim Davis THESPIAN CLUB Charlotte Bronchain Carol Marxen Louanne Moore Barbara Pietsch Joyce Dengler William Neff Robert Mawhinney Tom Huston Jim Graham Sally Robeson QUILL Sc SCROLL: DORMONITOR Carol Reebel Louanne Moore Patricia Karavas William Beck James Graham Sally Robeson VALEDICTORIAN Carol Ann Reebel SALUTATORIAN Louanne Moore QUILL R SCROLL: TORCH Beverly Northam Barbara Pietsch Judy Gould Nancy Matlack Natalie Pavlovich Betty Stevenson TUMBLING AWARDS Thomas Bryan MUSIC AWARDS Band Nevin Bryan Sallie Robeson Eleanor Waters Ruth Waters Marion Waters Gregg Beyer Louis Mingrone Jim Danas Jack Tompos Tom May Bill Jack Majorette Bonnie Brown Color Guard John Montgomery R HIGH HONOR Robert Cindrick Marcia Clark Jolm Thomas Davis James Graham Judith Kish Louanne Moore Beverly Northam Barbara Pietsch Carol Reebel Betty Stevenson HONOR VVilliam Beck Ingrid Berglund Sarah Davis Phyllis Foglia Judith Gould Sandra Hazlett Patricia Karavas Nancy Matlack Patricia Miller Christina Narcolli Natalie Pavlovich Sarah Robeson Phyllis Sarno Jeanne Scardamalia Theresa Smercansky Corinne Watt Barbara Wilson Sandra Zaroda 6 SENIORS X S x 5 Si ' ra N 5 FS 'QQ A GUIDED BY BACCALAURE TE SERVICE On june l, 1958 at eight o'clock in the eve- ning, the Baccalaureate Service was held in Dor- mont High School gymnasium. Reverend Hayes Braker of the Mount Lebanon Baptist Church opened the service by giving the invocation. Im- mediately following, the hymn Abide NVith Me , was sung by the people. After Reverend Charles XfVolf of Dormont Methodist Church read the scripture, the Glee Club sang Gloria in Excelsis Deo as an an- them. The message was delivered by Reverend Harold Uhl of Bethany Lutheran Church. A sec- ond anthem sung was List the Cherubie Host . The service was closed with the benediction by Reverend Braker and a choral response by the Boys Ensemble. The Greatest of These Is Love Into my dusk of loneliness And cloudy disillusion There reached forth A ray of light In the form Of a gentle yet strong hand VVhich tugged and lifted me Day by day- Gently yet surely From the depths of self-pity and despair Till once again My heart could sing. For God in his goodness Sent to me One whom I could call friend. One who seemed always To give so freely of self That thoughts of my past self-concern Now shame me. One who was ever near To listen and advise XfVhen problems weighed heavily, Making them easier To bear and overcome. 1 -I COR. 13, 13. One whose trusting smile And gentle laugh Radiated warmth and contentment And brought to my lonely heart Hope, joy, life. Most of all, my friend, You gave to me By your living example The knowledge That none need he alone Or ever lonely Save for lack of faith. You taught me That the true value of life Now and evermore Consists of love for God And His everlasting word. For all you have given me I thank you And offer in return My hand In everlasting friendship. MARIO GARBIN AS THE SENIORS OF '58 GRADU TE THE As the band began to play the processional Pomp and Circumstance by Elgar, the faculty of Dormont High School marched onto the field of Dormont's Memorial Stadium. Dressed in black caps and gowns, they were a very im- pressive sight. The occasion was the commencement exercises of the graduating class of nineteen-fifty-eight on the night of june third at seven thirty o'clock. Immed- iately following the faculty the senior class, with the girls clad in white and the boys in maroon caps and gowns, marched in to take their places on the Held. At this time the invocation was given by the Reverend James Orr of the Dormont United Presbyterian Church. After the invocation, the class was seated and they awaited to hear the speeches given by the valedictorian and salutatorian of their class. The theme of the speeches given by the two seniors was Progress-Past and Future-A Search for New Horizons . The Past was given by Louanne Moore, salutatorian. She spoke of how the school life combined to make up the progress of the past. Also Louanne told of the landmarks in the classes pastg such as grade school learning, high school classes, varieties, dances, and commencement. These give a foundation for the future. Carol Reebel as valedictorian told of Progress in the Future . Speaking on the manner in which people should learn to live,-she also pointed out that we should be individuals too. In life it is important to be able to say, I know this and that and equally important to say I don't know . Following Carol Reebel's address the Senior Girls' Ensemble sang the song, I'll Walk VVith God . Then all attention was turned to the main speaker of the evening, Dr. Maurice Thomas, Professor of Education at the University of Pittsburgh, and Executive Secretary of the Tri-State Area Study Council. Dr. Thomas' topic was VVidening Horizons . In his talk he spoke of the future and what it held for us. After Dr. Thomas' speech, Mr. Neff announced the names of the seniors who received scholarships from various schools and college clubs. Then the high honor and honor students were announced along with the members of the National Honor Society. L After all the awards were announced, the big moment arrived, the presenta- tion of the diplomas to the Class of 1958. The Alma Mater of Dormont High School was sung after the seniors received their diplomas. The recessional marked the end of high school years for another successful graduating class. 44 LOOK WITHEXPECTANCY TO THE FUTURE PRGGRAM '59 t PROCESSIONAL-- Pomp and Circumstance . .. ............ Elgar High School Band INVOCATION ,... . . .... Rev. James Orr THEME- Progress, Past and Future -A Search For New Horizons Our Past . . . .... Louanne Moore Our Future .. .... Carol Reebel l'LL WALK WITH GOD . . . ..... Webster-Brodszky Senior Girls Ensemble ADDRESS-- 'Widening Horizons .....,.......,. Dr. Maurice J. Thomas Professor of Education, University of Pittsburgh ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Superintendent - Principal ALMA MATER . . . . . .Class and Audience RECESSIONAL .... . . .High School Band 45 Aiken, Sandra Anderson, Richard Anderson, Sandra Beck, William Bell, Wayne Benko, Janice Berglund, Ingrid Beta-is, Sondra Beyer, Gregg Blocher, Norman Blum, James Bonura, Marlene B-adiield, William B1-amer, James Brody, Marilyn Bronchain, Charlotte Brooks, Clnrlene Brown, Bonnie Brownlee, Han-y kyan, Nevin Bryan, Thomas Burke, Darlene Campiti, Donald Cindrick, Robert Clraula, Mary Clark, Marcia Combs, Gary Cromble, Fred Cupp, Patricia Danas, James Davis, Francis Davis, John Davis, Sarah Dengler, Joyce Dobrcwski, Gary Dolfl, Maddalena Dougherty, Edward Dyson, Noreen Elias, Beverly Elliott, Diane Easterburg, Judith Evans, Paul Fascetti, Patricia Foglla, Phyllis Forkus, Francis Foster, Dale French, Florence Garbin, Mario Gould, Judy Graham, Jams Grimm, Joseph Grollurus, Ruth Gross, Ruth Harbaugh, Russell Harnish, Emily I-lazlltt, Sandra Higgins, Mary Hite, Nancy Hoover, Eugene Huston, Thomas Jack, William Jackson , Carol Johns, John Justice, Judith Karavas, Patricia Kauffman, Virginia Kight, Eloise Kish, Judith, Kostelac, Thomas Krall, Marian Lammert, John Linlnger, Gerald Long, Kenneth Loris, George McConnell, Dalne S NIOR DIRECTORY 22,23,70,71,80 23 23,67 23,38,54,55,56,62,64, 23 23,38 23,6s,8o 23,70,71,74 22,23,67,73,76 23,54 24 24 24,54 8,24,54,55,64 24,67,71,74 24,38,39,69 24,38,67,70,71 Pg:6,24,71,76,80 Pg 24 62 72 24: 72: 76 25, 54, 56, 58, 60, 68, 75, 25 25,62,63,64 25,38,68,69 25 25,71,74,77 25 8,22,25,54,5S,72 25,71 2S,39,62,63,73,76,77,80 26 26,39 26,68,77 26,39,67,77 26,54 26,72 8,26 26 22,26 26 27,66,70,71 27 27,71 27,71,74 27,54 27 27 27 27,66 5,38,39,67,68,72,77 28,54,56 28 11,28 28,38 28,71 37 28,7o,71 22,28,70,71 28,54,56 8,22,2s,67,72,8o 28,76 29 22,29 29 29,38,67,69,70 29 5,29,38 22,29,70 29 29,67 67 80 s4,55,s6,58,59,6o,62,63,64,68 22,30,39,54,56 30 30 4,9,3o McCoy, James McCready, Dona Malcolm, Roger Mann, Alice Marxen, Carol Matlack, Nancy Mawhinney, Robert May, Thomas Mesina, Rosemarie Meyer, Donald Miller,Maureen Miller, Patricia Mingrone, Louis Mongelluzo, Joseph Montgomery, John Mooney, Mary Alice Moore, Louanne Moore, Max-yalda Muno, Jinnle Lee Namy, Philp Narcolli, Christina Neff, William Norbutt, Joseph Northam., Beverly O'Connor, John Paonessa, Fredrick Patton, David Pavlovich N021-ie Peters, Charlotte Pietsch, Barbara Puskar, Mickael Rameas, Samuel Reebel, Carol Rice, Elizabeth Ripley, Janette Roach, Carol Robeson, Sarah Rudolph, John 5114, Judy Santa Romana Sonita Sapsara, Dorothy Sarno, Phyllis Scardamalia, Jeanne Schindler, Barbara Schoenman, Harvey Schupp , Donna Shanabrough, Patricia Shehab, Fred Smercansky, Theresa Smith, Ronaele Stanish, Albert Stevenson, Betty Stinner, Nancy Sboner, Judith Stu-dick, Terrance Sweitzer, Maur-ine Tabor, Elaine Tasarek, Bruce Thompson, Caron Tomlinson, James Tompos, John Underelner, Ronald Wasyllk, Marlene Waters, Eleanore Waters, Marion Waters , Ruth Watt, Corinne Wiech, Lillian Wilkinson, Thomas Wilson, Barbara Wine, Corinne Wolfe, Ronald Wright, Glenn Zaroda, Sandra Ziegler, Caml 30 30 22,3O,56,58,S9,60,80 30,70,71,74 22,3o,39,73 6,9,3o,66,74 31,72 22,31,76 31,38,69 31,80 5,11,31,70 6,9,31,71,73 22,31,73,76 31 31,38,67,7z,76,ao 31,7o,71,74 8,11,32,39,67,68,71 32 32,71 32,38 32,39,67,71 32,39,54,67,72,77,8o 32 4,32,66,68,69,7o,71 32,39 32 33 33,66,73,ao 33,69 22,33,39,66,7o,71 33,54 4,5,9,33,54,55,56,62,63 33,67,69 33 37 33 33,39,67,77,8o 34 34,7o,71 34 34,71,74 34,71,74 34 34 34,38 34,67 34,67,71 35,75 35,67,71 22,35,67,71,74,77 35,38,56 35,38,66,72 35,70,71,80 22,3s,67,6s,71 35 7,35,77 35 4,36 22,36,70,71 36,5a,6o,6s,8o 36,75 36,54,58,59,60 36,67,71,77 36,70 .36,73,76 36,69,76,80 6,22,36,69,71,74,76 22,37 37 , 22,37,68,69 6,37,67,68,71,74 37 37 37,67,68,70,71 37 .:' ' 2 1 , ....- . . ,z A ,- I- ,I .V , ,ae J , , '-ADMINISTR-ATI! It is the 'principle mission of the Administration to help the student broaden his learning so that he may be better prepared to face the future and the responsibilities it demands We feel free to look to its members for advice and counsel much as we might search for a light to guide us out o' darkness. To accomplish its mission our school Administration requires z reasonable amount of desire and effor from the students. WVe sincerely hopl for our own good that our responsf has been adequate. ' m 4 n', 'w 'N Q. . 1 . u I -1 ,. -, 5 . K .Z i - lt.. Q. It. I ,.. -. .sp ! -n fx E S A s-fl! R X N 2 X :xx wx . ' N92 'XX Y XQ- tazf- A h .e-f, -fy X A , 1 x sig S+ ' xx Sf :X Q -ww-QQTN N . I S 3 s 1 f - -- --M N ' s , EE i X E Q ' A e -:-p.ei:::.,-q-'- -f-'gggrz ' K 1 S X 3 3 . g X X W 2 X - Y- . x Xx x SQ . 3 X 'N S ix 3 f l EMPHASIZE RESPONSIBILITY IN STUDENTS S CHARLES H Superintendent Standing H X Brownlee R -X Hart J A Anderson, Vice President C H Bryan Superintendent Seated R B Holmes Secretary H L Hellman R. Mahaffey C E Ziegenfuss President George S. , Hards Treasurer. The School Board is a very important group made up of seven members elected by the citizens of Dormont every six years. Primarily it is the Wwskz JAY NEFF Principal MARY A. BURTON Assistant Principal policy-making body of the school, but it also carefully screens and selects those who will in- struct the students. Mr. Bryan, superintendent of Dormont Public Schools, strives for close co-operation between schools of the area. Along with Mr. Neff and Miss Burton, he must see that the policies of the School Board are carried out. Mr. Neff, principal of D.H.S., hopes that responsible citizens will be developed through his efforts and that the school will be ready to meet the demands placed upon it in the future. Miss Burton is the dean of girls and vice- principal of D.H.S. In addition to assisting Mr. Neff, she acts as guidance counselor for all students. Under her supervision the Student Council functions smoothly while working for the improvement of the school. The secretaries are indispensable in the task of keeping the records straight. Miss Mahaffey is the administrative assistant for our School District and secretary to the superintendent. She also does the necessary clerical work of the School Board. Miss Shockey, high school secre- tary, keeps such records as attendance and schedules, and deals directly with the principal. Mrs. Chrisler, boolckeeper for the School District, is responsible for all financial records including receipts, expenditures, and cafeteria accounts. 49 RUTH MAHAFFEY MRS. RUTH B. CHRISLER BETTYLU SHOCKEY FACULTY REFLECTS YEARS CF LEARNING Jacquelyn R Clark Home Economics Wxlhamj Comensky jr Science M E Gillespie Gennaula English Spanish Sondm Goldstein Business Education L 'W Kung Health History Physical Education Patricia Knoer Music Psychology Michael A. Babyak Algebra, Biology Joseph H. Batterby Industrial Arts Lois W , Beatty Algebra Mary Burton French Robert G. Civils Science S Marjorie J. Lauder Librarian Fred W. Loeffler Science Helen E. McLain Mathematics E. J. McLaughlin Business Education H. Mann Plain Geometry Dolores A. Merritt Health, History, Physical Education RTTEMPTING TO PREP RE US FGRFUTLIRE Ronald E Morgan Mechanical Drawing Margaret H. Miller English, History, Speech Martha Morrow English, Journalism Edith Pew History Martha E. Rankin , History William E Reed Art English Mel I. Rush Orchestra Lucile D. Sawhill English Irma J. Sutton Business Education George W. Snyder English Joanne M. Toward English, History Stanley R. Volkavich History Donald F. Walter Health, History, Physical Education Audrey Waterman English, Psychology, Business Education june E. Watson Biology, Health, Physical Education john G. White Spanish Irene P. Wood Latin, English ASSISTED BY THIS l MEDICAL STAFF Dr. Kenneth D. Rogers, Dr. Victor Freeman, Miss Grace Sutton, and Miss Bessy McGrew. CAFETERIA STAFF Mrs. Celia Cook, Mrs. Rose M. Hurbanek, Mrs. Betty DiMond. Mrs. Evelyn Balistreri, and Mrs. Marjorie Thorn. JANITORIAL STAFF Tony Szoliunas, Harry Atkinson, Charles Kusian and Dave Brazell. MPETE T STAFF. Taking care of sick calls or casualties that might occur during school hours is the responsibility of the health staff. Dr. Rogers and Miss Sutton give periodical examinations to let not only the student know about his physical condition but also to aid the stalf in research. This research involves surveys as to the most common problems and sickness during adolescence. Assisting in these examina- tions and surveys is Dr. Freeman, a psychologist. Miss ll-IcGrew serves as nurse in the elementary schools. The cafeteria staff plans, prepares, and serves the lunches at Dormont High School. This keeps every member very busy making certain that these meals are well-balanced and appetizing. Seeing that the cafeteria remains spotless is another duty. The staff also has an important function outside of the regular school routine. This is to assist or take charge of special occasions such as, the party following the senior luncheon, the senior and freshmen teas. The maintenance department is in- dispensable to Dormont High School. Its duty is to keep the school in tip top condition by repairing, waxing, polish- ing, and cleaning the building. These various duties help make a more pleasing and a more healthful atmosphere in which to work and study, One or more members of the staff also remains after every evening function to see that the place is clean and that everyone has left before the doors are locked. '-HT'-H LET! C5 Athletics is one of the guiding lights of education. Dormont High School offers football, basketball, and track so that its students may have the op- portunity to grow physically as well as mentally. The desire of almost every boy is to participate in one of Dor- mont High School's outstanding var- sity teams. -Q . A.: ' . ,. - .U .,, U Oo .A 'L vv'7 ilivif VARSITY EXEMPLIFIE DORMO T'S SPIRIT Row 4: B. Shepherd, Mgr.g M. Puskar, Mgr.g IV. McClaren, J. Rugh, C. Miller, E. Marxen F. Miller, L. Cindrick, D. Kelmeckis, C. Yellig, D. Williams, T. Mackey, A. Britts Mgl Row 3: J. Hurbanek, Mgr.: G. Dobrowski, G. Fidler, J. Grimm. G. 1.ininger, E. Homer M Borysuik, O. Hohing, J. O'Neill, P. Magnotti, N. Caldwell, F. Buck. Row 2: Mr. Kling, Assistant Coachg B. Jolmson, H. McMillan, J. Bramer, B. Beck, B. Bradfield T. Bryan, R. Undereiner, J. Lammert, P. Crombie, M. Forkus, S. Rameas, B. Neff N Blocker, Mr. Loelfler, Coach. I Row 1: J. Troutman, Mgr.: P. Black, L. Beile, J. Nelson, M. Geis, M. Beck, D. Stitzenbelg J. Graham, R. Ivill, M. Burns. This year Mr. Loeifler composed another one of his fine teams. The knowledge that he has stored up over the years was put to good use this year. We are proud to say, Miz Loeff- ler is our coach. Through the ef- forts of Mr. Kling Dormont had one of the best lines in its history. His pa- tient work with each lineman was a great asset to the '57 squad. Mr. Mann added his assistance to this year's coaching staff by giving help- ful suggestions to everybody on the squad and by scout- ing the opposing teams' weaknesses. VARSITY FOOT BALL Mr. Loeffler and his assistants, who have turned out many fine teams over the years, should be congratulated on the hne team which they fielded for the '57 season. The members of the football team have a right to feel proud of themselves for the fine record which they made. The football squad worked hard in August to condition themselves for the coming season. l'Vhen school started, the squad and the coaches spent many hours after school in preparation for each game. They went to each game with the idea of winning and more often than not reached their goal. In the contests when Dormont happened to be behind, they showed fine spirit and determination. This fighting spirit served the boys in several cases when they had to come from behind to win. This year showed the fans a line team with many stars. Dormont Opposition 32 Perry 7 19 South Hills 0 6 Carnegie 19 20 Crafton 7 19 Bethel 13 13 Moon 18 7 McKees Rocks 35 19 Washington 62 20 Brentwood 0 r i XX Nw . SQ NN iw Rf X 2 M Rx - -f SL Q x w N - ff s , N XX eff: vw S' M Q Q' A sf Q, :SEQ S X Rv RSX. Q R VQQXQQ-f A. L Q. ' ' X , Yi ' -' Q ' X fx + X' X I V .SX ,QR X X R A W N as Q X 'wx - Y X' - ., Q NNE? K 'ik v'?5,.MQ af J Q X xi A . B, 5 X R fx THE GUIDI G LIGHT FOR U DERCLASSME L Lininger, B. Beck, A. Standish, R. Malcolm, J. Grimm, E Hoover, T. Bryan. Harry McMillan, Barry johnson, Jack Lammert, Pat Magnotti, and Sam Ra- meas are the five lettermen pictured here. McMillan, who is a junior, was a valu- able end, and he gained many yards for Dorinont. He always fought well and threw many hard blocks on opposing team members. Barry Johnson, also a junior, alternated at end position with McMillan. He was a good defensive player, and he stopped many end runs which might have become touchdowns. Our star pass receiver this year was Jack Lammert, a senior. His speed, combined with his height and weight, made him a formidable opponent to any pass de- fender or safety man. Pat Magnotti, an- other junior, filled the position of guard this year and gained much valuable ex- perience. The services of Sam Rameas were lost to us most of the season due to injuries, but he was always a good com- petitor, and never gave up. FOOTBALL LETTERMEN Among the lettermen of the Dormont High School football team were the fol- lowing seniors: jerry Lininger, Bill Beck, Al Standish, Roger Malcolm, Joe Grimm, Eugene Hoover, and Tom Bryan. Lin- inger, Hoover, Grimm, and Standish were hard-charging linemen who opened many holes for those in the backfield with their blocking ability. Our center this year was Bill Beck, who could either plug up an opening in the other team's offense, or make one for his own. Dur- ing the previous season, Malcolm was our best pass receiver. However, he was unable to participate in any of this year's games due to shoulder injuries sustained in a pre-season scrimmage. This loss was a great setback to the team. As one of our halfbacks, Tom Bryan was a fast and shifty runner who could be counted upon to come through in a pinch. Though not very large, he was a great player for his size. H. McMillan, B. johnson, J. Lammert, P. Magnotti S Rameas. HEIRGOAL--TO BECOME STARS BYd'62. The freshman team lines up for a charge while L. Brown calls signals. Dormont 14 14 6 cancelled cancelled ow 3 J. Toth, Mgr.g R. Derker, D. Winkowski, S. Beckett, D. Ohnsman, J Catalano, K. Williamson, Mgr. ow 2 J. Xvilliams, F. Schindler, P. WVeich, J. Hunger, C. Kauffman, B. Forbrich. i ow 1 T. Hart, D. Beach, L. Brown, J. Yee, L. Bittinger, B. Beadling, Mr. Volkavich, Coach. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL On September 21, twenty boys turned out for their first day of football at Dormont High School. Few of them had had any previous experience in the game, so the first task of Mr. Volkavich, their coach, was to teach them the funda- mentals and rules. Although the fresh- man year is usually associated with training players for the varsity team, this year's freshman displayed their fighting spirit by winning two of the three games they played. Two other contests, orig- inally scheduled with Brentwood and Mt. Lebanon were cancelled due to the Hu epidemic. Ingram Ingram Shaler Mt. Lebanon Brentwood Opposition 0 12 7 cancelled cancelled A freshman backheld unit polishes up some plays for use against an opposing team. A HEADACHE TO ALL OPPCSING TEAMS Row 3 J Txoutman Mgr., R. Kurllink, D. Brownlee, L. Varnum, T. Thompson, C. Yellig, D. YVllll'lll'lS L Robinson, J. Martin, Mgr. Row 2 A Britts Mgr: L. Beile, J. Burke, M. Vacca, B. Johnson, H. McMillan, L. Cindrick, P Kubbs J Hurbanek, Mgr. Row 1 Mr Volkauch Coachg D. O'Connell, Mgr.: J. Lannnert, T. Bryan, R. Undereiner, R. Malcolm J Tomlinson, P. Black, Mr. Loeffler, Assistant Coach. This year Dor- mont was very for- tunate in getting as new head coach, Mr. Volkavich. He stayed long hours after school work- ing out different plays to confuse the opposing team. Al- though it was not the best season, for Dormont, we can look forward to greater success un- der his guidance next year. OPPONENT Baldwin 60 Langley 59 Bellevue 51 McKees Rocks 39 South Hills 52 Crafton 52 Bethel 44 Peters Township 48 Trinity 46 Mt. Lebanon 58 Canonsburg 75 Burgettstown 42 WVest Allegheny 52 Yvashington 80 Turtle Creek 63 Trinity 39 Mt. Lebanon 63 Canonsburg 47 Burgettstown 44 West Allegheny Washington 38 62 VARSITY BASKETBALL At the onset of this season, great accomplishments were expected of the D.H.S. basketball team. The start- ing five, Bryan, Lammert, Malcolm, Tomlinson, and! Undereiner, were lettermen from the previous year. Black and Burke had also seen action. After the first games, however, the optimism took a downswing. The season was opened with a defeat by Baldwin. This was followed by losses to Langley, Belle- vue, and McKees Rocks. Then we managed to defeat the spirited South Hills team by fourteen points. From then. on it was touch and go, with wins over Trinity andy Burgettstown. Wife met Turtle Creek on January 25. Here, thanks to the efforts of Mr. Volkavich and the players, we began to work as a team. We left Turtle Creek with a victory and proceeded to walk over Trinity, 61 to 39. A loss to Mt. Lebanon followed, but Dormont came back to defeat Burgettstown and W'est Allegheny. The season wound up with a thrilling game in which we lost by a score of 60 to 62 to Washington, the League champions. Thus our record was eight wins and thirteen losses. This season was not marked by its scoring column, but by the determination and desire to win which was displayed during the latter part of the season. 58 QQ? SS: S' Q S Mg -X Q ,x 5 A S X 1 THE BEST WHICH DCRMO T HAS PRODLIC The nucleus of the '57-'58 squad was a group of Ev seniors backed up by a pair of juniors. The star of ou squad this year was Ronnie Undereiner. Ronnie has broken all of the school's individual scoring records and gained state-wide recognition when he was listed as a honorable mention in the list of the top high school basketball players in the state. He was backed up by jack Lammert and Roger Malcolm. These two boys dic most of the rebounding for Dormont, while scoring z few points themselves. jim Tomlinson was the seconc highest scorer and one of the scrappiest players. Althougl the smallest player on the team, Tom Bryan made uf for his small stature with light and determination. Pauf Black and Barry johnson will be the only returnin lettermeng they will provide the main scoring strengtj for next year's team. Congratulations to a fine group ol boys. j P Black, T. Bryan, J. Tomlinson, R. Undereiner, R. Malcolm, J. Lammert, B johnson. The juniors in the team this year saw a lot of action, which ought to be a valuable asset to next year's team. Since they will be the back- bone of the team next year, they must each be able to make a useful contribution to its function and organization. Most of these players have some specialty which can be recognized as an asset. Biele, who plays both guard and pivot, is developing a good jump shot and layup. Black, a pivot, is a hard fighter and a topnotch re- bounder. Burke has a layup and is a hard-fight ing defensive player. johnson, next year's pivot man, is a good all around player with plenty of height and jumping ability. McMillan plays defensive ball well and is usually seen at guard. Vacca drives well andthas a good outside shot. Their qualities are all results of hard work and practice. Back Row: P. Black, B. johnson, Mario Vacca. H. McMillan. Front Row: L. Beile, j. Burke. 60 i 50RM0NT'S FUTURE ISIN CAPABLE HANDS FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Dormont Opponents 17 Castle Shannon 8 Mt. Lebanon 36 Peters Township 49 McNaugher 20 Ingram 28 Prospect 23 Ingram 24 Peters Township 18 Castle Shannon 28 McNaugher Clay Kauffman, the teams mam re bounder, drives in for a lay-np. jim Undereiner, one of the leading stars for the freshmen, aims for the rim Row 3: L. Schreiner, Mgr.g Mr. Kiing, Coachg K. Wifilliamson, Mgr. Row 2: C. McKenney, T. Hart, J. Gowans, D. jones, j. Williams, B. Stewart. Row 1: D. Martin, D. Beach, C. Kauffman. L. Brown. j. Undereiner, F. Schindler. . KLING This year the freshmen w e r e again privileged to have Mr. Kling as their basketball coach. Mr. Kling and the team work- , ed hard to produce a winning season. The Dormont High School little bulldogsu again had a successful season. The freshman basketball squad ended their campaign with a record of which they could be proud. In the first game of the '57-'58 season, the boys showed inexperience but a definite potential was evident. By the end of the season the boys showed that they had learned the fundamentals very well. This was due to the hard work of the team with their coach, Mr. Kling. The freshmen learned to work as a team and to have the typical Dormont fight and determination. All this was climaxed in their last game when they rang up an impressive score against their opponents. Our congratulations to this team which proved an asset to Dormont High. 61, TRACK ME WORKED HARD TO WI Row 4: S. Spicer, P. Magnotti, K. Romary, B. McLaren, M. Burns, J. Lammert. Row 3: L. Brown, M. Beck, C. Miller, M. Dobrovolski, J. Williams, L. Schreiner, M. Glick, B. Kling, Mgr.g A. Britts, Mgr. Row 2: H. Brownlee, D. Brownlee, J. Nelson, D. Kalmekis, J. Danas, J. Dittmar, R. O'Connell, D.'Disney, Mgr.g B. Bott, Mgr. Row 1: Mr. Kling, Assit. Coach: D. Campiti, B. Beck, H. McMillan, S. Rameas, B. johnson, P. Black, D. Brach, Mr. Loeffler, Coach. Dormont 8 South Hills 110 Dormont 52 Brentwood 75 Big Ten Conference Aleet Dormont 38 Quaker Valley 68 MeKees Rocks 64W Corapolis 52W Dormont 27 Baldwin 91 Dormont 42 Plum 49M Moon 67M This Track season although not a successful one for the team showed some very fine individual performers. A few of the hardier runners started when the snow was still on the ground, and as the weather changed, more and more boys were found on the Held. This routine was broken frequently by spells of rain which made running impossible. Due to these setbacks the squad was not as ready as it could have been. Even so, we had several consistent winners. This year the sprints were handled ably by Jim Bramer, Tim Davis, and Tom Huston, the quarter mile by Jack Lammert and Harry Brownlee. In the half mile we had Jim Dittmar and Don Campiti, who also ran the mile. Competing in the high jump were Barry Johnson, Paul Black, and Chuck Miller. In the discus was jim Danas, Steve Spicer, and Mike Burns. The shot put was handled by Mike Burns, Dave Kalmekis, and Sam Rameasg the javelin by Harry McMillan and Sam Rarneas. Dormont entered Lou Mingrone and Mike Ciravolo in the pole vault and Barry johnson, Bill Beck, and jack Lammert in the broad jump. In the hurdles Dor- mont had Jim Bramer, Harry McMillan, Barry johnson, and Dick Brownlee. The coaches worked hard with every boy. With the large number of returning under- classmen, Dormont can look forward to a better season next year. 62 THEY PRCVED THEIR I DI IDUAL PROWE Row 2: B. johnson, H. McMillan, J. Lammert. Row 1: j. Bramer, D. Campl ti, B. Beck. Although this year's season was not a success as wins and losses are recorded, it did show that Dormont had some fine individual competitors. Special recognition should go to jack Lammert. Jack was one of the few returning lettermen and was the only member on the squad to win consistently. He was not defeated in dual competition this year and had the ability to qualify for the lfV.P.I.A.L. track meet held at Mt. Lebanon. Jack was the only Dormont boy to go to that meet although Jim Bramer, another of last year's lettermen, just missed qualifying. Jim is one of the best hurdlers Dormont has produced. Don Campiti was Dormont's distance runner. He competed in the mile and half-mileg he was a valuable asset to Dormont's team. Bill Beck was Dormont's entry in many held events in which Bill did very well. Barry johnson and Harry McMillan are the only juniors who received their letters. Dormont will have to anchor next year's team on these two boys. fl, Chuck Miller goes up and over in his attempt to reach greater height. Q21 Harry McMillan and Dick Brown- lee show excellent form as they sail over the hurdles. QBQ jack Lammert, our ace quartermiler, and Dick Brown- lee practice some starts. 64 -ACTIVITIES The pathway to maturity is a long, hard roadg we are fortunate to have many lights to guide us. Social grace as well as intellectual learning makes for a well-rounded personality and helps us better to reach our goal. School provides a necessary beam for us to follow. Equally important are the many well-diversiiied activities of Dormont High School which so effec- tively aid to color our progress through life. X TGRCH AND DORMONITOR STAFFS HAV Row 5: Mrs. Gennaula, Mr. Reed. Row 4: B. Stevenson, Underclass Editorg H. McMillan, Sports Editor. Row 3: B. Pietsch, Sr. Editorg J. Gould, Ad- vertising Editor. Row 2: N. Pavlovich. Art Editor: J. Esterherg, Business Manager. The Torch staff consisted of a group of hard- working students. Beginning in September with the launching of the annual campaign to sell the yearbook, until all the material went to the printer, each staff member had a specific job that required time, energy, and patience. Dead- lines were forever looming up when the work was only half done, taking pictures had to be delayed several times, the running headlines al- ways managed to run away with the staff, until finally everyone thought a nervous breakdown was inevitable. However, as the fog cleared, the students, who had worked fast and furious, turned out what they considered to be the best ever, the Torch of 1958. ' This book is looked upon as a record of each student's activities for the year. Each section- Sports, Senior, Underclassmen, Activities, and Faculty - show a great deal of ingenuity and inspiration. The editors, Beverly Northam, Harry Mc- Millan, Betty Stevenson, Barbara Pietsch, Nancy Matlack, and Natalie Paulovich have done a fine job in turning out this yearfs TORCH. Row 1: B. Northam, Editorg N. Matlack, Ac- tivities Editor. Row 3: C. Los, P. Lauffer. Row 2: J. Forbrich, D. Boord 66 Row 1: R. Fellabom, J. Fassinger Row 4: L. Robinson, J. Wventz HOWN CRE Tl ET LE Tl THEIR WCRK The Dorrnonitor , our school newspaper, represents one of the hardest working groups in Dormont High School. Before each edition of the Dormonitor appears there is a great deal of work to be done. The staff must send out assignments, rewrite articles, type and proof- read news, and hnally, assemble the paper. With the exception of the printing, all work on the Dormonitor is done by the students under the supervision of Miss Morrow and Miss l'Vood. This year the Dormonitor added several new features such as a Letters to the Editor column, college clues, Qcontributed by alumni of the high schoolj , and contests for which prizes were offered. The staff has also succeeded in providing us with the very best news and sports coverage of Dormont High School, in addition to inter- esting feature articles, personality portraits, and various humorous items. A great deal of the success of this year's Dormonitor can be credited to the capable editor-in-chief, Carol Reebel, and her two assist- ant editors, Pat Karavas and Louanue Moore. Row Row Row Row Row Row Shanabrough, Miss Morrow, Miss NVood, D. Schupp Smith, J. Deugler, S. Robeson, M. Brody. Narcolli, C. Wine, J. Stoner, M. Wasylik. Smercansky, M. Dobrovolsky, D. Kelly, Carter. Huston, S. Zaroda, J. Montgomery, J. Graham. Beck, P. Karavas, C. Reebel, L. Moore. Row Row Row Row Row Row 6: VV. Kling, W. Ivill, G. Bloom, G. Lang. 5: E. Tambellini, P. Moore, G. Gardner, C. McKelvy. 4: P. Palmer, D. O'Connell, B. Johnson. 3: J. Graham, J. Hart, T. Bryant, E. Hrach. 2: C. Brooks, B. Mclieith, A. Cianciosi, J. Heard. l: W. Neff, S. Anderson, M. Krall, G. Beyer. 67 K ORGANIZATIONS GI EAN INSIGHTI T , , -.. V ....... -.., J. V. .... ....., .,. .,......,... Row 3: L. Berlund, J. Mitchell, P. Lauffer, F. Rome, L. McKinsey, R. Ivill, M. johnson, ' R. Brownlee, B. McKeith. Row 2: D. Boord, T. Bryan, J. Stoner, B. Wilson, S. Zaroda, J. Carter, D. Beach, C. Helms. Row 1: N. Sutch, C. Wine, J. Lammert, Miss Burton, J. Tomlinson, B. Northam, M. Sutch. Student Council consists of representatives who discuss problems and answer questions pertaining to various phases of school life. Each underclass homeroom elects one representativeg each senior homeroom elects two. The students present their questions and problems to their representatives who will, in turn, take them tonthe next meeting. Students are encouraged to use Student Council to its fullest advantage as it is an opportunity for them to voice thoughts and criticisms concerning their school. This year the Student Council sponsored three big projects. These were the Magazine Drive, the Valentine Dance, and the Good X'Vill Bag-filling Cam- paign. The Magazine Campaign has an annual drive in which the students solicit their neighborhood for magazine subscriptions. Each Student Council repre- sentative explained the procedure to his homeroom and assumed responsibility for handling the accounts. The profits gained were put into the Student Council fund. Nvhen the need arises, money is withdrawn for various purposes. The Valentine Dance was a formal, and all preparation was done by Student Council members. In the Goodwill Campaign, each homeroom was given an enormous bag to fill with clothing for the Goodwill industry. Student Council is sponsored by Miss Burton. The officers are: Jack Lammert, Presidentg Jim Tomlinson, Vice-Presidentg Corinne Yifine, Secretaryg and Beverly Northam, Treasure QM- Y. ..... , ...N .681 0 I EMOCRACY,SCHOLARSHIPA DTEACHI G Row 8: R. Cindrick. Row 2: C. Reebel, L. Moore, Miss McLain, B. Northam. Row 1: S. Davis, C. Watt, P. Karavas. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society, organ- ized in 1921, today has more than five thousand chapters throughout the coun- try. Dormont's chapter was established in 1929. Membership is awarded to only a few selected juniors and seniors. Fresh- men and sophomores do not qualify. Membership must be drawn from the upper third of the senior class, and from ten per cent of the upper third of the junior class. Other factors taken into consideration when selecting members are character, leadership, and service. The National Honor Society aims to increase enthusiasm for good scholarshipg encourage the desire to render service to the school and communityg and to set forth an individual who will inspire other students to practice acts which develop a strong character. New mem- bers are chosen each year by the faculty and are announced at the Awards Assembly in June. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The Future Teachers of America is a relatively new club that is rapidly grow- ing in size as well as in influence. The name of the club is deceiving because it welcomes not only future teachers but anyone who has a genuine interest in this field. Guest speakers are frequently present at the meetings to explain var- ious aspects of teaching to the club members. One of the highlights of the club's activities is the opportunity for its members to teach in classrooms. This year F.T.A. members taught the underclass- men history and English. The most note- worthy event of the year was the repre- sentation of our F.T.A. Club at a State Convention in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Those attendingwere Marijane Grabe and Pat Lauffer. Row 3: A. Loew, C. Treschow, J. Heard, M. Yurochko, P. Lauffler R Waters, P. Karavas. Row 2: I. Wentz, E. Seeley, C. Hartman, M. Grabe, B. Wilson, C Peters R. Mesina, G. Harding. Row l: K. O'Brien, S. Heckler, N. Sutch, Mrs. Sawhill, J. Cuda, J Williams C. Bronchain, P. Welsh. SPORTSMANSHIP AND POISE ARE ACQUIRE Row 4: E. O'Neill, J. Nobel, C. I-Ieisler, M. Diela, J. Lugailia, S. McCready, R. Marsico, K. Keller, I. Isaac, K. Keller, N. Dey, V. Renee, S. Aiken. Row 3: E. Waters, R. S. Herzog, S. Churchill, C. Woody, B. Seeley, P. Farmerie. M. Robinson, T. Wilson, A. Jaros, F. Clark, C. Stoehr, J. Crombie, G. Mietenberger. Row 2: J. Esterberg, J. Wentz, J. Boynes, B. Blum, M. Coyne, L. Petousis, G. Herrington, J. Wasylik, D. Boord, M. McAllister, D. Johns, C. Helms, J. Kish. Row 1: S. Zaroda, N. Hite, S. Betris, J. Sala, M. Mooney, N. Stinner, Mrs. Merritt, P. Karavas, K. Higgins, A. Mann, B. Pietsch, C. Brooks, B. Northam, K. Thompson. M. Miller. G. A. C. One of the most active clubs at Dor- mont High School is the Girls' Athletic Club. Meeting once a week during the early part of the year, the girls take part in activities such as basketball, volley- ball, softball, ping-pong, acrobatics, gym- nastics, and dancing. At the end of her senior year a girl is eligible to receive a G.A.C. letter if she has earned at least five hundred points. These points are given on the basis of participation in tl1e various activities. This year the Girls' Athletic Club sponsored the Twirp Twirl in Novem- ber and a playday in May. Girls from athletic groups of fifteen district schools attended the playday. In addition to competitive games, the playday also in- cluded entertainment, provided by mem- bers of the Club, and a social hour when refreshments were served. The officers of G.A.C. this year were Pat Karavas, President, Kitty Higgins, vice-president, and Nancy Stinner, Secre- tary-Treasurer. MODERN DANCE An increasingly popular club for girls at D.H.S. is the Modern Dance Club. The work of this club through- out the year is directed toward perfecting its yearly presentation for Varieties. The choreography is done by the girls themselves, with supervision of Miss X'Vatson. The unique fact about Modern Dance is that most of itsmembers have had no dancing training. They learn the dance steps at club meetings. However, there is more to it than just learning the steps. For those girls who are talented enough to be chosen to appear in the Varieties act, there are long hours of practice and plan- ning before the finished product can be performed before the public. TAP CHORUS Tap Chorus presents an opportunity to each girl interested in tap dancing. Under the direc- tion of Bonnie Brown and Patti Miller, the girls learn the different tap steps and then put them together into a clever routine. The big event of the year for this club is the Varieties show. After perfecting the routines, tryouts are held which give each member a chance to demonstrate what she has learned. After twenty or so of the most talented are chosen, the long, hard practice begins to get ready for the Big Show. Learning two routines and making costumes takes many hours of pa- tience and skill. The finished product, that is the dance and the costumes, are then displayed at the Annual Performance of Varieties. 70 AT G.A.C., TAP , A D MCDER DANCE. Row J P Foglia P Welsh B Fahey J Bryant C Stltt M Clifton R Fidler J Phillips N. Williams, B. Smercansky, J. Williams, J. Hogben, J. Hillmms, C. McKelx5 G Gardner L. Pence. . Row 4: P. Hyslop, N. Lauifer, M. Johnson, M. Harnish, M. Beck, L. Petousis, J. Sodie, J Cronibie, M. Sharp, K. Hall, E. Coininos, D. Bolaris, A. Bryant, J. DelSardo, L. Sarno, P Mitchell, J. Simon. Row 3: J. lviseman, S. Bell, C. Klinger, J. Beiter, C. Rahner, E. Lorenzini, M. Sartorio, L Feder, P. Farmerie, M. Robinson, T. Wilson, A. Jaros, C. Narcolli, T. Smercansky, E Harnish, P. Fascettii. Row 2: J. Kmeciak, L. Moore, L. Goodman, . erna, J L. Heath, G. Herrington, D. Boord, S. McVay, S. Cecere, A. Ronlary, P. Cupp. Row l: L. Brody, S. Zaroda, S. Betris, J. Esterberg, N. Hite, C. Wine, N. Stinner, Miss Watson R. Smith, M. Clark, C. Watt, M. Mooney, K. Higgins, A. Mann, S. Aiken, M. Wasylik, P. Sarno B V . Lorenzini, J. Fassinger, N. Thomas Row 4: M. Capriotti, E. Tambellini, L. Delaney, J. Wessel, P. Kish, C. Horvath, G. Gualtieri J. Cuda, H. Stevens, J. DelSardo, J. Carter, J. Bryant, J. Sodie, A. Bryant, C. Stitt, N. Lauffer P. Hyslop, J. Willianis, L. Parker, C. Kauf, B. McKeith, C. Kubiak. Row 3: E. Hrach, N. Munn, B. Boucher, M. Lannnert, E. Lorenzini, L. Kish, L. McKinsey J. Suey, J. Davis, M. Coyne, L. Petousis, J. Crombie, M. Harnish. M. Johnson, B. Del Vecchio M. Beck, K. Esch, J. Nugent, V. Mlaydock, M. Campbell, B. Green, R. Fellabom. Row 2: G. Harding, S. Heckler, B. Blum, P. Irvine, B. Verna, I. Maruca, J. Xvasylik, J. Fassinger, J. Lorenzini, R. Lorenzi, G. Herrington, L. Heath, S. McVay, M. Sharp, A. Romary, S. Cecre, S. Yee, M. McAllister, P. Verna. Row 1: B. Taylor, C. Balistreri, S. Hohing, J. Muno, J. Sala, J. Stoner, P. Foglia, L. Brody, M. Mooney, D. Sapsara, B. Brown, Mrs. Toward, A. Mann, B. Pietsch, C. Brooks, B. Northam, C. Thompson, J. Muir, N. Thomas, B. Schopp, R. Ruben. 71 SERVICE A D HARD WCRK ARE THE MAI Row 3: R. Mawhinney, R. Schueler, J. Rugh. Row 2: W. McClaren, J. Burda, J. Spitznagel, B. Dey, B. Stevenson, J. Connell. Row 1: T. Clarke, M. Dolfi, P. Welsh, R. Curry, M. Glick, D. Pascavage, D. Matthews. ' The backbone of many school affairs is the hard-working group of boys known as the stage crew. Their work starts at the beginning of the school term and continues throughout the year. Some of their many activities include operating the public address system for the assem- blies, erecting the Christmas tree, and setting up the scenery for the Class Play, Musicale, and the Varieties. Of these, the Varieties is their biggest task. For this production the stage crew is re- sponsible for adjusting lights and wiring, building and erecting the scenery, and changing the scenery between acts. Row 3: H. Brownlee, N. Bryan, C. Gruggel, YV. NelT, J. Graham, R. Morton J. Lotis, R. Williams, R. Jones. Row 2: VV. Sheppard, G. Fidler, WV. Ivill, R. Ivill, O. Gualtieri, H. Smith T. Barakat, H. Stewart, W. Bott. Row 1: T. Clarke, D. Menges, D. Pascavage, B. Pini, Mr. Civils, A. Chabarav, P. Oetting, S. Lauderbaugh, G. Lang. Row 2: W. Ivill Another bul1's eye! is a familiar expression among D.H.S.'s Rifle Club members. The students belonging to this club are near-expert marksmen. A com- bination of steady nerves, precision, and accuracy are all it takes to be successful in this club. The riile team is a credit to our school and has won us acclaim and recognition by commendable shooting at the matches. The officers of the club are: John Spitznagel, presidentg Tom Clarke, vice-president: Jim Burda, treasurer: and Betty Stevenson, secretary. Row Matthews. Row 4. H. McMillan, B. Bott, T. Huston. Row 3: H. Brownlee, D. Stizenberg, W. Kling, T. Bry ant T. Barakat, J. Montgomery. . W. Sheppard, D. Disney, D. Menger Row 1: W. Neff, Mr. Reed, F. Crombie. Very little is ever heard about the Ushers Club, made up of a group of conscientious boys who work hard tend- ing the gate at football games. The friendly greeting one receives as his ticket is punched comes from a member of this club. At basketball games, the boys, once again, are in charge of ad- mitting spectators. The various school functions such as Musicale or Varieties, finds these boys again on the job. BYWORDS OF THESE CLUB MEMBERS Library Club offers an excellent oppor- tunity for those who have a helping hand. The club, with the help of Mrs. Lauder, has succeeded in its aim to main- tain a well-run and efficient library. This year a new program has been introduced. The Kelton Library Club visits ours to discuss and exchange ideas. The officers of the Club are: Natalie Pavlovich, Presiclentg Bonnie Blum, Vice-Presidentg Despina Bolaris, Secretaryg and Karen Esch, Treasurer. Row 3: R. Marsico, C. Treschow, L. Bost, N. Pavlovich, M. Xklaters Row 3: C. Marxen, R. Beeson, J. Heard. Row 2: M. J. Grabe, P. W'elsh, Mrs. Gennaula, B. Verna C Hughes. Row 1: S. Donati, C. Hartman, j. Kmeciak. The Projection Club is composed of several boys who perform an invaluable service to the school. They operate the projectors used in the school's visual aid program, and assume responsibility for the equip1nent's upkeep. Early in the year the members were taught everything about the cameras and projectors that they needed to know. Now the school confidently leaves the equipment in the capable hands of the Projection Club members. Row 2: H. Stevens, K. Esch, N. Schneider, M. Grabe, P. Kerna. Row 1: B. Blum, D. Bolaris, Mrs. Lauder. M. Sutch, XV. Kenah, J Baltruff The Make-Up Club is a small group of students that performs an important task during Varieties. This group is respons- ible for the well made-up faces which add so much to the effectiveness and completeness of the Varieties show. Ray Beeson and Catherine Hughes are the student chairmen, and Mrs. Gennaula is the c1ub's sponsor. Occasionally this club assists at the Senior Class Play. Member- ship in this club is fun, fascinating, and friendly. Make-Up Club is truly a worth- while extra-curricular activity. Row 3: NV. Bott, J. Long, R. Green, G. Beyers, B. Larson, J. Halt D Matthews. Row 2: T. Clarke, W. McClaren, XV. Ivill, j. Horvath, R. Dierker T Barakat, G. Lang. Row 1: D. Schauweker, F. Crombie, L. lNIingrone, Mr. Babyak, J. Danas J. Skarvelis, R. Curry. 73 THIS PEPPY CLUB ARGUSES SCHOCL SPIRI Row 5: G. Harding, J. Somerton, G. Bridge, M. Coyne, R. Fidler, J. Bryant, C. Stitt, E. Domurot, N. lkiilliams, B. Smercansky, C. Nash, T. Hogben, C. McKelvy, G. Gardner, K. 1 Balistrerie, K. Keller, K. Esch, P. Ross. A. Spicer, G. Carney, P. Verna, R. Isaac. Row 4: M. Lammert, M. O'Conner, P. Hysop, N. Lauiier, M. Johnson. M. Harnish, L. Petousis, J. Sodie, J. Croinbie, A. Bryant, J. DelSardo. P. Mitchell, J. Phillips, J. Bartrufl, N. Schneider, J. Nugent, M. Yurochko, M. Potts, N. Heckler, M. L. Yvilkenson, K. Keller. Row 3: B. Wise, J. Hartman, D. Johns, D. DelVecchio, V. Waydock, L. Goodman, C. Rahner, M. Sartorio, C. Klinger, J. Beiter, P. Farmerie, K. Hall, E. Cominos, D. Bolaris, M. Sharp, J. Simon, L. Pence, C. Los. B. Romana, E. Maloney, V. Renee. Row 2: M. McAllister, D. Palombo, J. Suey, C. Horvath, E. Tambellini, J. Cuda, B. Bodner, L. Keebler, S. Hohing, G. Herrington, I. Maruca, J. l'Vasylik, D. Kelly, B. McKeith, B. Gilmore, L. Parker, B. Ballentine, J. Rugh. Row l: L. Brody, P. Foglia, S. Betris, A. Mann, J. Sala, Mr. Reed, D. Boord, N. Matlack, C. WVatt, C. Hfine, Miss Watson, M. Mooney, D. Sapsara, R. Smith, M. Clark, J. Bodine, G. Hyde, S. Miller, L. Grant. Cheerleaders, the peppiest club in D.H.S., trains girls to be future cheerleaders. Stiff re- quirements insure the squad of having the best. Attendance at 7593 of the meetings for two years, plus a good scholastic record is necessary for each competitor to become a cheerleader. Dormont turns out excellent cheerleaders, this year being no exception. l.'Vinning a trophy for placing third out of 27 schools participating in the Annual Cheerleading Contest, the girls proved that hard work and determination pay OE. Corinne Watt-The third senior on the squad, Corinne worked harder than anyone. The results were evident when this peppy lass with the lovely smile was seen performing. Dorothy Board-Although only a junior, Dor- othy proved to be an important asset to the cheerleaders of 1957-58. She is looking forward to another year of cheering as she will be the head Qand a good onej. Nancy Mallack - Nancy's dream came true when she became a cheerleader. Giving forth with lots of pep and personality, this lively senior enjoyed every minute of her job. Corinne W i ne-Along with Patti, Corinne was a cheerleader for two years. Displaying lots of personality when she cheered, Corinne was ad- mired for her friendly manner. Patti Miller-A very capable head , Patti will long be remembered as the peppiest and most energetic of the cheerleaders. Because of her willingness, the underclassmen looked to her for help in perfecting their cheers. 74 HE D H.S. TUMBLERS DISPLAY Fl E TALE T Row 2: C. Hecht, D. Gillespie, T. Bryan, D. Dutko, D. Donahue, J. Catalano, D. Malone, E. McCardle, T. Brown, D. Beach. Row 1: J. Undereiner, E. Kuehn, S. Spicer, C. Shannon, Yee, J. Hor- vath, M. Ciravolo, F. Shehab, D. Hogben, J. Williams, B. Yee, Mr. Kling. Year in and year out Mr. Kling's tumblers produce a team capable of making an outstanding performance in Varieties and of carrying the name of Dormont to a high standing in the A.A.U. meet of the Pitt Field House. This year, Jim Yee won a medal for placing third in the rope climbing at the A.A.U. meet. The boys also staged a one-night presentation for the Masonic Organization of Dormont. This year's team was composed of twenty boys and two alternates, only two of whom were seniors. They were Tom Bryan, the team's captain, and Fred Shehab. In the past years some of the more talented tumblers have been offered hand- some scholarships from local colleges. After observing this year's team, one could feel safe in prophecying that several of the boys will be in demand by numerous colleges. Besides learning to tumble, the boys learn to take hard knocks and bruises in stride. They learn to forget their fear of being hurt and to continue working at a particular feat until they have conquered it. 75 MUSIC DEP RTME T HAS GIVEN MANY Row 5: YV. Tilton, D. Gillespie. Row 4: R. Bosserman, M. Dobrovolsky, C. Mclienny, N. Bryan, R. Brownlee, G. Perry, R. Curry, L. Neeb, R. Delmar, W. Lyons, C. Paape, W. Kling, S. Robeson, D. Bramer. Row 3: E. Lorenzini, J. I-Iorvath, L. Varnum, D. DeMart, J. Dunn, M. Pini,J.Montgomery. Flag Bearer, YV. Anderson, YV. O'Dennel, G. Espy, B. Mleinstein, T. Bryant, M. Lammert, M. Waters, J. Lorenzini. Row 2: B. Hafenbrak, A. Porter, L. Grant, M. Sutch, J. Deaton, J. Carter, J. Williams, E. Waters, R. Waters, D. Simmons, J. Long, E. Manson, N. Tilton, P. Long, M. Harnish. Row 1: M. Clifton, Mr. Rush, R. Hoph, W. Jack, L. Mingrone, A. Pazin, T. May, J. Danas, G. Beyer, J. Tompos, S. Crombie, G. Maul, J. DelSardo. Majorettes: N. Thomas, L. Fedor, J. YfVessel, B. Brown, M. Beck, J. Muir, B. Schopp. YVhat would our football games be like without the Dormont High School Varsity Marching Band? l'Vell, the game would still go on, but that extra some- thing , added by the spirited perform- ances of our band in both the pre-game ceremonies and at the half-time, would be lacking. This year under the leadership of its new director, Mr. Rush, and of its stu- dent director, George Espy, the band presented many lively half-time per- formances, and executed a number of complicated formations. It took long hours of practice to perfect these rou- tines. The band members began to drill even before the school term started, and continued to rehearse every day after school until October. The band also performed at all foot- ball and basketball pep rallies, as well as taking part in community parades. A very important part of the marching band were the pert Majorettes and their high-stepping routines. In addition to their half-time performances, the Majorettes also appeared in Musicale, Varieties, and helped to rouse school spirit at a few of the pep rallies. The head-majorette this year was Brown. ERFORMANCES THROUGHOUT THE YE Row Row Row Row P. Sarno, J. Dengler, C. Lecky. P. Lauffer, R. Smith, M. Wasylik, S. Robeson. S. Davis, M. Clark, M. Sweitzer. Row 3: D. Gillespie, R. Beeson, G. Espy. Row 2: B. Dobrovolsky, C. WVolverton, M. Dobrovolsky, B. Neff. Row 1: J. Danas, J. Horvath, J. Graham, J. Graham. The Glee Club participated in many school activities. Consisting of approximately 250 voices, the club presented a Christmas Concert, a musicale program, a Varieties number, in addi- tion to music for Baccalaureate and Commence- ment. ' Miss Patricia Knoer, the leader, held Glee Club two days a week for a period of an hour to an hour and a half. Much was accomplished in this time, as was witnessed at the various performances given by the club. A warm relationship was formed by the members as they blended their voices together in song. TfVhether they were singing praises to God in the Christmas Concert, or swinging through a Scottish song in Varieties, the students had a wonderful time and emerged at the end of the year a closely-knit group. Aiding the Glee Club at their performances were the Boys' and Girls' Ensembles. The Girls' Ensemble, consisting of eight sen- iors, one junior and one sophomore, not only sang with the club, but also performed at many luncheons, dinners, and club meetings. Although the Boys' Ensemble had fewer en- gagements than their sister organization , they did a very fine job. In Musicale they sang two numbers, and in Varieties they stole the show with their kilts worn for the occasion, and with their interpretation of My Mother's 'Wed- ding Day. S' S F .Y 11 W N Q V.. f. A .- Ns! X QNX X K NRS F ' s -.. I958 VARIETIES HADAPPROPRIATE THEM Row 4: T. Bryant, J. O'Neill, H. McMillan, D. Stitzenbert, D. Disney, J Sheppard. Row 8: C. Hartman, R. Beeson, P. l'Velsh, T. Huston, R. Malcolm, J Tomlinson, W. Neff, Mr. Reed, M. J. Grabe. Row 2: P. Verna, K. Kleeman, S. Robeson, N. Pavlovich, J. Beiter, J Montgomery. Row l: W. Irill, T. Barakat, D. Menges. D. Meyer, W. Bott. The Paint Crew and the Varieties Committees are truly the backbone of every Varieties presentation. lfVorking to- gether, these groups display fine talent' as they first conceive an idea and then carry through with this theme to be used for the annual spring show. The student committee is made up of representatives from the various depart- ments such as music and art. Much work is done by the students to make a suc- cessful program. Supervision by the faculty committee helps the student to work together and it teaches them to get along with others. Many helpful ideas and suggestions are submitted by the teachers on the com- mittee. The combined committees also view every act that desires to be in Varieties, and either passes or rejects it. Good judgment has always been used in de- ciding which acts to include in the show. After the theme has been chosen, the Paint Crew gets busy and draws up plans for the scenery. Under the direction of Mr. Reed, the crew then works hard to produce the fabulous scenery. VARIETIES COMMITTEE TEACHERS Row 3: Mr. Kling, Mr. Reed, Mrs. Merritt, Mr. Walter Row 2: Miss Knoer, Miss Hlatson, Mrs. Toward. Row 1: Mrs. Clark. 80 VARIETIES COMMITTEE STUDENTS Row 4: J. Danas. Row 8: I. Bergluncl, J. Montgomery, R. Waters. Row 2: C. Wolverton, S. Aiken, T. Bryan, S. Robeson B. Brown. Row 1: C. Shannon, N. Stinner, J. Horvath. C. Heisler N. Hurlston. AROU D THE WORLD IN COLOR The Dormont High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Mel I. Rush, started the aud- ience Around the World on a Magic Palette with an instru- mental number entitled Jam Session . Throughout the show the band displayed a great amount of talent as they pro- vided the music for most of the acts. In fact, the band was con- sidered to be the backbone of the various performances. For the first act, the magic palette landed in the heart of the United States. A group Yankee Doodle Sweethearts rep- resenting Uncle Sam, and other- wise known as the Usherettes, did a patriotic routine with small American flags. Dressed in red, white, and blue costumes, the girls also served in the ca- pacity of ushers. As long as the palette had stopped in America, the female members on the trip decided they wanted to visit a nightclub. A soloist, Roger McDowell and his accompanist Maurine Sweitz- er, were performing a blues number, N'Vhy Y'Vas I Born , when they arrived. Soon the palette was on its way again. MAGIC PALETTE CARRIED THE AUDIENCE The tap chorus whisk- ed the travelers away on the palette to China as they presented a routine called lone Kqui Gui , or Chinatown, My Chinatown . For an added attraction, these Chinese girls sang in their native tongue. Short red and gold ki- monas were chosen to wear for the occasion. Chinese hats and fans completed the costumes. The next stop was a remote country where the people worshipped goddesses. A group of these women, known as the Golden Goddesses, were attired in gold and green costumes. A set of huge steps provided an effective background as the dancers performed many difficult steps. The climax came when tl1e leader of the goddesses, Nancy Stinner, leaped from the stairs into a split. From China the peo- ple traveled Over the Rainbow with a group of roller skaters. A pre- cision routine was exe- cuted by the girls as they skated their way to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Cos- tumes of red, orange, gold, yellow, green, blue, indigo, lavender and purple were worn. Many fancy steps were demon- strated by these girls. TO FAR A D FASCINATI G CO The inajorettes, with Bonnie Brown as head nlajorctte, entertained the aud- ience by doing a clever twirling routine. The costumes worn by the girls were of various colors. A huge palette gave the added touch to their act, These performers were a hard work- ing group. Their Varieties act clixnaxed many hours of work. Before that, they had been active at football games, in pep rallies and parades, and in the Musicale. U TRIES After the Goddesses had hnished, the magic palette was quite upset, for it dumped the pas- sengers right into a jail yard where a football game was being played between the jailbirds and Harvard. Five sen- ior boys with short skirts led the cheering activ- ities. The high point of the scene was the crown- ing of a queen at half- time. A long trip to Scot- land was necessary so that the travelers might be able to see a small Scottish village that ap- pears one day in every hundred years. The Glee Club, with the help of the Girls' and Boys' En- sembles, and the Bon- nie Dancers, sang and danced their way thru several selections from 'Brigadoonf Red Scotch plaid was used for the costumes. FTER ASUCCESSFUL TRIP, E ERYONE Deep in the heart of the African jungle was the pale-tte's next stop. A tribe of sophomore natives executed a tribal war dance around a huge black kettle. Their costumes were typical native attire. Spears, shields, black wigs, and black war paint completed their The palette carried the aud ience, then, to the mountains o Virginia, where the scene of th. next act was laid. A clan o hillbillies did a lot of feudin' fussin', and fightini Costume ranging from old sacks to over alls, established the appropriatf atmosphere while a corn cril provided the Hnishing touch fo the yokel color. outfits. Back to Africa traveled the palette just in time to witness a safari of senior girls marching deeper into the jungle. The natives, however, captured one member of the safari and begin to cook her. In the end, of course, they were overpowered by the Safari. Our next visit took the tourists to a cafe in Paris. Ten Modern Dance Club members danced their way to wait on the tables. The girls wore red and white outfits with pretty aprons. 84 TUR ED TO DH.S.FOR THE After the Princesses had Hn- ished, the palette was at a loss to know where to go. Mfhile pondering this dilemma, the freshmen girls, each one repre- senting a different country and wearing appropriate costumes, did a routine to Getting to Know You. With this interest- ing performance, the palette started on its way back to Dor- mont High. GRAND FINALE An Indian Reservation in the United States was the next stop on the exciting trip. A group of Indian Princesses fthe Tap Chorusj danced out of four teepees right into the hearts of all the braves . Dressed in tur- quoise outfits trimmed with white feathers, and wearing feathered headbands, the Prin- cesses put on an exceptionally colorful exhibition. x The magic palette, after com- pleting a successful trip around the world in color, arrived with satisfied tourists in time to see Dormont's own Miss Universe. Miss Corinne Watt, chosen by the student body from six candidates, reigned over the finale of the Varieties of 1958. A huge world opened up and Miss Universe was thus pre- sented. This was a wonderful ending for a wonderful show. ,, . ls. -Q, .. if ,- I. ,Q-1-,. B sn gy: ,- I ,, N- ,LZ an , ..- ' ,QA xx x N x x x N X 'tx POSTSCRIPT A high school where knowledge and experience are gained m tompared to a beacon. Students enter in virtual tlarknessg over a per four years their learning is greatly broadened. The beacon which et small widens as the distance becomes greater. just as the beacon someone to tend it, so students need the faculty and administratit ' ' l ears. complete successfully their high schoo y We have tried to show through pictures and words the growth 1 students during one year. Compiling information necessary to mak '58 TORCH proved difficult as well as time consuming. Our hope is we have succeeded in making your Annual enjoyable, and one that w ' .H.S. a lasting remembrance of D Patronize 0ur Advertisers P A Gtto F. Swegal, M.D. Louis Goodman, M.D. Albert Marrangoni, M.D. TRONS George Lang, M.D. W. J. Rihanek, D.D.S. J. M. Dattilo, D.D.S. 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Springfield, Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF ln Sears-Roebuck 86 Co 2880 WEST LIBERTY AVENUE DORMONT, PA. l. G. BAIFOUR COMPANY KNOWN WHEREVER THERE ARE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES FW Manufacturers of CLASS RINGS AND PINS COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS - DIPLOMAS PERSONAL CARDS - CLUB INSIGNIA MEDALS AND TROPHIES -t E IBulIour is recognized as Americu's Finesii NNE High School Representative Mr. Charles M. Klingensmilh PITTSBURGH I6, PENNSYLVANIA 424 Greenhursl' Drive Fieldbrook I-6801 94 DORMONT RECREATION TEEN CLUB President JACK LAMMERT Door Committee MAXINE SARTORIO BARRY JOHNSON Refreshment Committee LARRY BROWN CLAY KAUFFMAN Record Committee DICK BROWNLEE Recording Secretaries THERESA SMERCANSKY MARILYN LAMMERT MARGIE SUTCH Secreto ry-Treasurer CORI NNE WI NE LOcust I-9929 Pittsburgh I6, Po. MURRAY'S GARAGE Complete Wheel Alignment 8. Steering .Service Expert Repairing and Service On All Makes of Cars Beverly Road Near McFarland Road DORMONT OLDSMOBILE CO. 3I44 West Liberty Ave. Dormont, Pittsburgh I6, Pcs. G. W. SWASKA, Jr., General Manager I.EhigI1 'I-8900 Res. Ph. C0 3-7329 Compliments of ALBERTiS JEWELRY Donald -C. Craft, Owner 2935 West Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh I6 Pennsylvania Phone: LOcust I-I 577 JOEL'S HAIRSTYLIN6 SALON 3047 West Liberty Avenue Dormont, Pittsburgh 16, Pa. If Your Hair Is Not Becoming To You-You Shouid Be Coming To Us I Chartiers Valley Savings and Loan Association 135 East Main Street, Carnegie BR. 9-5115 950 Greentree Road, Pgh. 20 At the Water Tower WA. 2-2511 -lun Current Dividend 37-S Per Annum Insured Savings - Loans on Homes Phone: LO 1-3068 Pittsburgh 16, Pa. A. B. Charles 8. Son Hobby Shop TRAINS - PLANES -- BOATS S U P P L I E S 3229M2 West Liberty Avenue Fleldbrook 1-2800 3028-30 W. Liberty SPANOS PAINTING COMPANY GENERAL PAINTING CONTRACTOR RETAIL PAINTS AND WALLPAPER Dormont Pittsburgh 16, Pa. Congratulations to the Class of 58 PETERS DAIRY STORE GROCERIES-ICE CREAM-COLD CUTS Phone: BR 6-9776 215 THIRD STREET CARNEGIE LOcust 1-9944 BANKSVILLE ESSO SERVICENTER 3022 Bonksville Rood Pittsburgh 16, Pu. JOE We Pick Up and Deliver LO l-1566 LO l-9398 I U J 0 E 'S Beauty Shop 3064 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont Pittsburgh I6, Penna. CARYL RICHARDS O Softy Permanent Wave For The New Soft, Soft Look I Q EDWARDS BROTHERS lillki ANAPPAF M, . Si. 4 M If K , f , 1-if 'SP T X -1. V . 4 Q 1' V 455 F 1 S7 K K , 45 . h ff -Qfgfrigl 'A' 'K-31312 2.2. 'a A 5-X A 49 Q x ' 'QP I J AU- 5 T: Qfx? 3175- -jJ.7'E'i4f9?T3:1i''QQE-igfx, gf fill? Vgpiyg -T 1, Q- X V 1 x X , 3- .X,i5,L.n 'FH 1 Qixgg: 144.551 :,M49ga3 ,3,Km --gr fix. .f W 1: y - 1- -Q 5 l-ff, .fie-gqxgy X :Eikxxj-s,1qg 'hy' ,- V , - -.-xg - A4 ,K . Q., 1 .. .xx ,Aw '-3 .v.v.g..uN+ :I-,q T . . x . , , 3 - ff ir., 1' ag ..1 . 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