Duquesne High School - Echo Yearbook (Duquesne, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1948 volume:

L-'x.,. X Y H V s r U 5 A 1 I 2 F ! u E 1948 ECHO THE WORLD MARCHES ON W mmf Q Q N 5 , Ha, Nw.. E Qs, A r 2? 7 1 , fi wi T IME' THE NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT ECHO Published by The S E N I O R C L A S S AT DUQUESNE, PENNSYLVANIA 4 1 CC AT DUQUESNE I-HGH SCHOOL QW ' 1 i ul? Y .. Q A QQ 'B . 1. G UWQQJ 'vw fa., X , . , , , V-J-1415--Y' ' ,, A .... . . Q . 5 X52 VL-,,, 3 is '51 3 Q ff, 5 3 2. , 2 p 1 I .am WZ-.w7sLf?KgL ,T Y 7 ?. ,qimii wg A , -M V55 Q A .25 if 4w fs , ,. WW I . my In f -I vu vs FOREWORD OUR BELIEF A new yearl A new yearbook! And this year we hope to present to all our readers, the best yearbook ever pub- lished by the students of Duquesne I-ligh School. Our yearbook presents the thoughts, ambitions, hopes and futures of the students it represents. Our theme this year is Our World. This theme tells plainly how we feel about the world and the people in it. We believe in freedom and in equal rights for all, no matter what race, re- ligion, creed or color a person may be. This, to us, is the most important idea in our world of today and that of the future. ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS WE MARCH THROUGH YEARS OF LEARNING To the ECHO-from the Board of Education: Your Board of Education welcomes the invitation and the opportunity to contribute to the pages of your yearbook some of their thinking as to the function of education in our schools. We, as a board, are intensely interested in what you are interested in to the extent that such inter- est promotes your well-being in behalf of the pro- gress of our community. That progress is deter- mined by what you, as students, do, not only for your individual self, but also by what you do in re- lationship to maintaining the highest possible stan- dard for the school and the community. The responsibility for your progress is inherently our responsibility. We are always proud of your achievements-for you are our children. And to- day's children are tomorrow's successful citizens. May your good tortune continue. giflzilx ' :L a , ,X ky-1 N-J-f N.,-,lem N mx f l X x y Wifi X' N ,, ' . 7 Q ,N1x' l f n' ' NW lil XX A ff f!!! 4 I I fl!! I yy fx '- C .f 4248 . will ll rqcfmimktllaallian BOA RD OF EDUCATION F. C. GILLESPIE, S N. NOVAK R. B. REED J. J. C. L. SMITH LEADERS IN OUR WORLD TO THE ECHO- From F. C. GILLESPIE Superintendent of Schools You call your yearbook, The Echo -and rightly so. For the yearbook has become a bit more than just an echo. Besides being a compendium of heart-warming memories, it is the only medium that in the coming years will link you with your high school days. And you will wonder at times about your classmates-where they are and what they are doing. Then, reverentially, you will pore over the Echo pages and say I knew her when-. For a few years you will be in close touch with all those pictures, and then, as your careers develop and your paths diverge, the Echo still remains faithful in keeping your friends alive in retrospect. The Echo is all the more valuable today since your classmates are inclined to scat- ter themselves over a greater expanse of the country in search of-well, let's call it successful happiness. But the Echo isn't always just for graduates and under- graduates. The school itself relies upon the Echo as a sort of reference book of personal statistics. The Echo often talks between the lines much more eloquently than a group of grades on a year card. And, then, there's your picture. And it's the picture that recalls you as a student -as you were then. You are quite alive there. That's the echo of you in the Echo. SECRETARIES R. A. KENNEY E. C. HARVEY E. HREBENACH 9 l l i RAY Y. HENRY, Principal Our World as seen through the pages of The Echo The main characters are the members of the Graduating Class of l948. Each is an individual with a specific ambition to enter life's competitive economic organization. This modern world is a network of human ener- gies linking all persons in a cooperative effort and in a common fate. Our graduates will continue to create because we are free to use our individual energies and free to cooperate among ourselves. Our High School is a small community with diversified activities as you may see pictured in this yearbook. No organization is closed to any student or group of students. Most all members of the Class of i948 realize whoever iniures another injures himself because he decreases the oppor- tunity for gains that come through cooperation, friendship and exchange. The other characters in the Echo are the under- class members. Our world will receive them each year with or without enthusiasm depending on your hard work and cooperation. Our alumni owe to each graduating class their most sincere efforts in their chosen field. Our High School is recognized by your success. Throughout the world, the United States is recognized as the land of opportunity, lt is your duty and obligation to make use of our freedoms and opportunities. RAY Y. HENRY, Principal. aww., .... MISS MARIE F. BRINGS Slippery Rock Normal School, B.S., Pennsylvania State College. MISS ANNETTE H. CARPENTER B.S., Carnegie Inst. of Technology, University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University. BRINGS A. CARPENTER MRS. MARIAN WHITE CARPENTER B.A., Allegheny College, Columbia University, M.A., University of Pittsburgh. MISS JULIA CLEMENS B.S., University of Pittsburgh. MR. JOHN M. DAVIS B.S., University of Pittsburgh. MISS ESTHER M. FORREST Litt. B., M.A., Grove City College, Columbia University, Middlebury School of Spanish, University of Colorado, Berlitz School of Languages, Summer Session in Saltillo, Mexico MISS MARY E. HARNER B.A., Penna. College for Women, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania State College. M. CARPENTER CLEMENS DAVIS FORREST HARNER HAssoN KEENAN MR. R. R. HASSON B.S., University of Pittsburgh. MRS. CHARLOTTE KEENAN Slippery Rock Teachers' College, B.A., Pennsylvania State College, Douglas Business College. MISS RUTH N. MEIGHEN B.A., Seton Hill College, Carnegie Institute of Technology, M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh. MR. WILLIAM ACKERMAN University of Pittsburgh. MR. W. E. BARBER B.S., Clarion State Teachers' College, M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh. MEIGHEN MELLON MOONEY PARKER POINTS MR. D. DUANE MELLON B.S., Geneva College, M.A., University of Pittsburgh, Columbia University, Pennsylvania State College. MR. ALFRED MOON EY B.S., Clarion State Teachers' College. Not Pictured MR. C. GREENWAY California State Teachers' College, B.A., M.Ed., Univ. of Pittsburgh. 10 MR. D. L. PARKER B.S., Allegheny College, M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh. MR. HENDERSON POINTS Bucknell University, Washington Jefferson College A.B MISS KATHERINE W. KILLGALLON B.S. in Business Education, Indiana State Teachers' College, M.A., School of Administration, University of Pittsburgh, Grove City College, Harvard University, Columbia University. MR. MICHAEL RADVANSKY B.S., ,M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh. MR. A. E. REINBOLD Bloomfield State Normalg B.S., M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh. RADVANSKY REINBOLD MISS MARY L. RICHARDS B.S., California State Teachers College: University of Pittsburghg 1 Penna. State Teachers' College. MISS BERTHA M. RIGGS B.S., California State Teachers Collegeg Pennsylvania State Collegeg University of Pittsburgh. r MR. JOHN RUBY University of Pittsburgh. ARDS RIGGS MISS HAZEL STEWART Slippery Rock Teachers' Collegej BA., Pennsylvania State Col'ege. MRS. ANNA B. WITHERS B.A., Westminster Collegeg University of Pittsburgh. STEWART WITHERS ASHBAUGH LAWSON McGAW SCHINK REGESTER MISS MYRNA ASH BAUGH Slippery Rock State Teachers' College. MRS. ELSIE L. LAWSON R.D.H., University of Pennsylvania. MR. WILLIAM McGAW Carnegie Techy University of Pittsburghg California Normalj Duquesne University. MISS EVELYN MCGINN IS B.S., Home Economics W. Va. Universityj Home Economics, 2 Summer Sessions in Tech. MISS ELSIE E. SCHINK Physical Education-B.S., M.E:l., University of Pittsburgh. MISS MARTHA REGESTER B.S., M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh Columbia University Duke University. Not Pictured MR. JAMES ST. CLAIR, JR. B.S., Slippery Rock State Teachers' Collegeg University of Pittsburgh. 11 WITHERSON VIDMER MISS MAUDE I. WITHERSON B, Music Ed., Northwestern Uni- versityg M. M. lPublic Schooll Syracuse Universityg Ithaca Con- servatory of Musicg Bucknell Uni- versityg Cornell Universityg Chris- tiansen Choral School. MRS. MARION VIDMER B.S., Home Economics, Seton Hill Collegep Home Economics, Penn State. MISS DOROTHY SU RGENT Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronauticsg Indiana State Teachers' College. WALTER CIESLEWICZ September 20, 1930 October 22, 1947 Not Pictured BETTY KOCAK August 10, 1930 March 18, 1948 we PAUSE ro PAY 7uJuZ'e TO OUR FORMER CLASSMATES MEMORY We feel their presence yet, though they are gone, We heard the bugle playing taps, and wept To know their souls had journeyed farther on Than shadowed earth, wherein their bodies slept. Yet nevermore to share a joyful spring With their companions, laughing in their youth, Until such time as Gracious God shall bring Ourselves to know their happiness and truth. OFFICERS SYLVIA SALOPEK ......... . . .Secretary JOSEPH ONOFREY . . . ....... President RICHARD HOLAN . . . .... Vice President MICHAEL DUDASH . . ...., Treasurer FOUR YEARS TOGETHER IN THIS WORLD OF OURS Class of '48. That sounds good, doesn't it? Well, it does to us, because WE are the class of '48. This little caption is our hard-earned reward for 3 years of rough- sledding through high school, our pride in accomplishing our goal, the climax to I2 years of education. As we look back to our senior year we can't help feeling proud of it. Let's review the calendar of events to- gether. On September 3 we returned to school but without the usual reluctant feeling that accompanies the end of three months vaca- tion. This year was so different from all others because it was our last and most promising year of school, thus the bouyant spirit on the first day. Football season be- gan and ran its course for three months. The highlight of the season was the game with McKeesport played on our own field. Although the Tigers won I4-O, our boys gave them quite a battle. Andy Washington deserves credit for his excellent playing. ln October the class officers were elected. They were: Joseph Onofrey, President, Richard Holan, Vice President, Sylvia Salo- pek, Secretary, and Michael Dudash, Treas- urer. ln November we had our first real vaca- tion, Thanksgiving-four days. How we needed that little rest! Then came December - magical month. The first week the cast for the Christmas play was chosen and rehearsals began. Dicken's Christmas Carol starring Burt Lowrie as the immortal Scrooge was pre- sented to the high school on December l9. The play was such a success that it was pre- sented to the public on the evening of December 22. Also sharing honors with the Christmas play was the completion of our long-awaited class rings lgoldl, and the arrival of our graduation pictures in time to serve as Christmas presents. Miss Riggs and Mr. Thalheimer were disabled in acci- dents. Mr. Lamb took over Mr. ThaIheimer's duties. December 24 began the Christmas Vacation which lasted for I2 days lof heavenl . January! a new year began . . . mid- year exams the first week. These evils of a scholastic year lasted for three days, Jan. 8, 9, and 'l2. Fortunately, we all lived. The class rings with stones were completed and claimed by the happy owners. Miss Wither- son had an unfortunate accident, causing her to relinquish her direction of the chor- uses. Miss Byers, our petite French teacher, left her post after twenty-three years of teaching in D. H. S. We were sorry to see her go. Miss Dorthy Surgent, a graduate of the class of '36, returned to high school as a staff member. February was the month of Mellon's Min- strel. This annual production is on every- one's must see list. It was presented to the high school on February 26 and to the public on February 27. Our class ranks were revealed, to the joy of some, to the sorrow of others. Fortunate were the five who were on top. Congratulations to them! They de- served it. March ushered in the close of the basketball season with the annual St. Patrick's Day banquet for the team. April saw the senior cast rehearsing for their class play under the direction of Mrs. Marion Carpenter. At last May came! Final exams for some, the Echo Picnic, the annual school picnic, Class Play presented, and . . . graduation! Yes. Graduation with its banquets, teas Class Night, Commencement, Baccalaure- ate, and all the other happy events asso- ciated with it. At last we were able to say, We made it! Our calendar of events wouldn't be com- plete without mentioning all our cheering sessions, the Friday night dances, all the educational movies, and Echo Movies, the many trips to Pittsburgh, and the ex- citing Donora game. And now we close the curtain on the Class of '48. I 7fze Salina 6164.4 of 1948 ACKLEY, SHIRLEY lege Interest Group 1. Spanish Club 1. Course-Commercial ADAMS, MARY A. ANDERSON, DORIS ANDERSON, PHYLLIS cation 2. ANDREWS, WILLIAM Course-General, Ambition, Activities-Baseball ARASHINKO, JACK Course-General Activities-Football I. BACH, WILLIAM Activities-Echo 1. Course-Academic, Ambition, Nurse Activities - Philologists 1, Usher for Commencement 1 Course-General, Ambition, vania Game Commission. ShirI , Scholar- ship 2, Banking 10, Echo 1, Cashier 1, Spanish Club 1, MelIon's Minstrel 1, Student Guidance 1, Program Chairman of Col- ADAMITIS, ELEANOR CIem Course-Commercial, Ambition, Nurse or Secretary Activities-Banking 2, Echo Staff 3, Orchestra 3, Band 3, Cashier 2, MelIon's Serenadars 1, MelIon's Minstrel 1, Flag Twirler 1, ADAMS, DONNA JEAN ubonu Activities-Echo Staff 3 lCo-News Editor 11, Maiorette 2, Spanish Club, Dramatic Club, Dance Committee 1, MelIon's Student Guidance Committee, Banking 1. Course-Commercial, Ambition, Bookkeeper Activities-Cashier 1, Guidance Secretary l, Student Banking 3, Scholarship 2. Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary Activities-Art Club 1, Scholarship 2, Spanish Club 1. Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary Activities-Maiorette 2, Junior-Senior Girls Chorus 1, Minstrels 2, Echo Staff 2, Art 1, Banking 4, Religi Worker an the oil fields in u Became president of the u Minstrel, Council, Dorie Phil MeIlon's ous Edu- uNofeu Texas. Butch usillu Pennsyl- BALABAN, ANNE Boots Course-Commercial, Ambition, Stenographer Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus I, Spanish Club I, Art Club 2, Banking I0, Assistant Cashier I. BALCHUNAS, VERANA Billie Course-Commercial, Ambition, Career Girl Activities-Girls' Chorus 2, Mixed Chorus I, Art I, Mellon's Minstrel I, Perfect Attendance 9. BALOG, DORIS Blondie Course-Commercial, Ambition, Telephone Operator BALOGH, FLORENCE Tootsie Course-Commercial, Ambition, Private secretary for a while. Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus, Mellon's Minstrel, Cashier 2. BARNYAK, EUGENE Barney Course-Technical, Ambition, Athlete Activities-Basketball 3, Football 2, Track 3. BAUER, JEAN Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary or Stenographer Activities-Scholarship, Religious Education 2, Banking I, Spanish Club, Art Club I. BENOVITZ, EARL Bene Course Academic B, Ambition, Hitch my wagon to a star. Activities-Echo Staff 2, Debate 2, Orchesira 4, Mellon's Serena- ders 3, MeIlon's Minstrel 2, Cashier I, Boys' Chorus 2, Dramatic Club I, German Club I, College Interest Club I, Banking 2, Sports Editor I, President I. BEREGI, IRENE l Course-Commercial, Ambition, Air line hostess, secretary Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus I, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus 2, Cashier I, Spanish Club I, Scholarship 3, Banking I0. BEREZNAK, ANN Abie Course-Home Economics, Ambition, To travel Aciivities-Religious Education 2, Art 2. BERTA, EDWARD Eddie Course-General, Ambition, Farmer Activities-Basketball, Golf, Football. ilsltix 7.f,'i'K A Ly, ,Af -XX QW if 5 Bibi 1M 0,2 2. Xigalf .4.,f1-W f . '7!w Swim 81644 oi1948 BIDULA, MARIAN Bid' Course-Commercial, Ambition, Nurse Activitin-Banking 9, Scholarship I, Spanish Club, Flag Twirler l BORONKY, ANNA Annie Course-Commercial, Ambition, To lead a happy life. Activities-Banking l, Mellan's Minstrel 1. BOWERS, IRENE Course-Commercial, Ambition, Housewife Activities-Art Club l, Mellon's Minstrel 'l. BRANIK, MIKE Course-Technical, Ambition, Contractor Activities-Football 2, Basketball 3, Track 3. BRANIK, PAULINE Course-Commercial, Ambition, Ta travel Activities-Banking BRANKOWITZ, PAUL Course-General, Ambition, Office Worker Activities-Sign Painting 45-46 BUCKO, ALICE Course-Commercial, Ambition, Business Activities-Girls' Chorus 3, Scholarship 2, Ban BYRTUS, SUSAN A. Course-Home Economics, Ambition, Housewife BYRD, GEORGE Course-General, Ambition, Machinist Activities-Football 2, Track 2, Basketball 2. CAFFARI, JOHN Ambition, Prize Fighter Activities-Basoball l, Spanish Club king Butch ul: uMiiouu upaulu u u Branky nsugsn Slick ' Fugie 1 Sim, kgs-glfglg, kim! gene' CARIC, GEORGE Pete Course-General, Ambition, Druggist CARLSON, LOIS Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary Activities-MelIon's Minstrel 1, College Interest Group 1, Banking 4. CAROTHERS, JUNE Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretory Activities-Mixed Chorus 2, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus 1, Sopho- more Girls' Chorus 1, Cashier 2, Head Cashier 1, Banking 1, Ma'orette 2, German Club, Scholarship 3, Girls' Ensemble 1, Mellon's Minstrel 2, Dramatic Club. CAROTHERS, EFFIE J. Et Course-Home Economics, Ambition, Housewife Activities-Mellon's Minstrel, Art Club 1, Dance Committee 1. CARRICK, LUCY Lu Course-Academic, Ambition, Occupational Therapist or Fashion Designer Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus 1, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus 1, Mixed Chorus 1, Octette 1, Girls' Ensemble 1, College Inter- est Grouo, President 1, Bond 6, Orchestra 3, Dramatic Club 1, Cashier 2, MeIIon's Serenoders 3, Mellon's Minstrel 2, Scho- larship 3, Spanish Club 1, Philologists 1, Echo Staff 1, Banking 6. CAUSER, BONNIE Course-Academic, Ambition, To be a school teacher. Activities-Mellon's Minstrel 2, Cashier 1, Dance Committee 2, Ring Committee, Student Council 2, Spanish Club, Philologists 1, Secretary of Student Council 2, Echo 1, Usher for Parents' Day 1, Program Committee 1, Dramatic Club, College Interest Group. CHARMO, GERALDINE Gerry Course-Commercial, Ambition, Stenographer Activities-Spanish Club 1, Flower Committee 1. CHERAK, JOE Joe Course-General, Ambition, Job in mill CHILDERS, HERSCHEL Bud Course-Technical, Ambition, To be wealthy Activities-Band 7, Mellon's Serenoders 3, Orchestra 1, Spanish Club 1, Track 1, Banking B, Mellon's Minstrels 2. CHRESTAY, DAVID Dove Course-Technical, Ambition, To marry an ideal girl who's rich. Activities-Student Council 2, Spanish Club, Color Commfttee, grs. Register's errand boy, Dromotic Club, College Interest roup. 'Me Seam GLW ol 1948 CHUBIRKO, VERONICA Ronnie Course-Commercial, Ambition, Telephone Operator Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus and Mixed Chorus. CLARK, FRED Fritz Course-Technical, Ambition, A good husband Activities-Sophomore Boys' Chorus I, Student Council 2, College Interest Group I. COLEMAN, DOROTHY Honey Course-Home Economics, Ambition, Musician COMBS, HOMER Butch V Course-General, Ambition, Bus Driver COPPOLA, JAMES Jap Course-General, Ambition, Doctor CSIKI, BETSY Bells Course-Commercial, Ambi?ion, Interior Decorator Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus I. Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus 2, Scholarship I, Cashier I, French Club I, Banking 6. CUNNINGHAM, SHIRLEY Shirl Course-Commercial, Ambition, Housewife Activities-Art Club I, Cashier I, Mellon's Minstrel. CURRAN, THOMAS Tom Course-Technical, Ambition, Play boy, gentleman ot leisure. Activities-Spanish Club I, Art Club I, College Interest Group I, Swimming Team 2. DANCISIN, MARGARET Tootsie Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary Activities-Mellon's Minstrel, Sophomore Girls' Chorus. DANKO, DONALD Dinny Course--Technical, Ambition, Eleztrical Engineer Activities-Spanish Club, Football Manager 3, Baseball 2, Track I. DANKO, JOAN Joanne Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary Activities-Mixed Chorus 2, Sophomore Girls' Chorus 'l, Junior- Senior Girls' Chorus I, Pianist, Girls' Ensemble 'I, Pianist, Sextet I, French Club I, Art Club 2, Dramatic Club 'l, Marching Pianist 2. DENNE, LEO Lee Course-Technical, Ambition, Contractor Activities-College Inierest Group 'I, Spanish Club I. DIMIDUK, PAUL Duck Course-Technical, Ambition, To become a chemist or a chemical engineer. Activities-Dramatic Club 1, Spanish Club I, College Interest Group 'l. DOBRANSKY, ROBERT Bob Course-Technical, Ambition, Professional Athlete Activities-Basketball I. DRAGA, MARGARET Peg Course-Commercial, Ambition, Telephone Operator Activities-Cashier 'l, Banking Certificate 2. DROTAR, DORIS Deets Course-Commercial, Ambition, To live and let live Activities-Echo Staff 2 fSecretary ll, Spanish Club, College Interest Group. DUBIC, NICK Dub Course-Technical, Ambition, Artist Activities-Echo Art Staff 2, Art Club 3, Vocational Artist 'l, Mellon's Minstrel I, Stage Manager I, Stage Hand 3. DUBYAK, JOHN ROBERT Sunny Course-General, Ambition, Trumpet Player Activities-Band 5, Orchestra 7, MeIlon's Serenaders 5. DUDASH, MICHAEL Mike Course-Commercial, Ambition, Crooner Activities-Banking 1, Chorus 1. '7!w S ' 81444 ol1948 DUKICH, DOROTHY Dot Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus, Cashier 2, Spanish Club, Scholarship 3, Banking ll. DUNLAP, PRISCILLA Pot' Course-Home Economics, Ambition, Got married Activities-Chorus 3. DUPAL, JERALDINE Deon Course-Commercial, Ambition, Beauty Operator Activities-Mellon's Minstrel DURIK, EM l L Course-Technical DZURCANIN, JOHN Zero Course-Technical, Ambition, Salesman Activities-Spanish Club, Banking 4, Art 2. EISENHUTH, JAMES Eyes, Ike Course-General, Ambition, To become a business-man Activities-Art I, Sign Painting I, Boys' Chorus l, Cashier 'l. ERICKSON, LOIS Course-Academic, Ambition, Retailer Activities-Scholarship 2, Sophomore Girls' Chorus, Junior-Sen- iar Chorus, Mixed Chorus I, Student Guidance Council I, Phil- ologists, Art Club I, Banking 9, Mellon's Minstrel, Spanish Club 'I, Flower Committee 1, Frolies of 48, Dramatic Club. FALVO, LOUISE ELIZABETH Betty Course-CommerciaI- Ambition Private Secretar I 1 Y Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Mellon's Minsirel, Scholarship, Banking 10, Perfect Attendance 6. FARLEY, JOAN Jeanie Course-Academic, Ambition, Teacher, Librarian Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus I, Art Club I, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus 'l, Mixed Chorus 2, Mixed Octette l, Mellon's Serenaders 2, Mellon's Minstrel 'l, Echo 2, Dramatic Club, Col- lege Interest Group. FEDOR, PAUL Bulk Course-General, Ambition, To own a business Activities-Football, Basketball, Track. J' . z. if 1 ct 4 1 l I if I 'X-1 M Xvklfpgr if 1 ' my X 1945 FERUCK, EMILENE Course-Commercial, Ambition, To be o Activities-Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus Dramatic Club, Banking I0. dancer 2, MeIlon's CuddIes Minstrel 2, FIELDS, ROBERTA Berdie Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretory FLISTER, GLORIA Glo Course-Academic, Ambition, Advertiser Activities-Philalogists Club I, French Club I, Echo Staff 3, liter- ary Editor I, Mixed Octette I, College Interest Group I, Sopho- more Girls' Chorus I, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus I, Mixed Chorus 2, Art Club 3, Dramatic Club I, MeIIon's Minstrel 2, Cashier 3, Scholarship 3, Debate Club 2, Serenaders 3, Frolics of 47 and 48, Banking II, Valedictorian. FLOYD, MARTHA IItey Course-Commercial, Ambition, Stenographer Activities-Girls' Chorus 3, Mixed Chorus I, Banking 2, All Girls' Sextet I, Spanish Club I, Scholarship I. FONTANESE, ALVIN HAIH Course-Technical, Ambition-To have a good time Activities-Boys Chorus I, Art Club 2, Banking 3, College Interest Group I, Dramatic Club I, Spanish Club I, Bank I, Mellon's Minstrel I, Vocational Art Group. FOREMSKY, JOAN Joanie Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary Activities-Banking I2, Spanish Club, Dance Committee I, Art Club 2, Sign Painters I. FOREMSKY, LEONARD Len Course-Commercial, Ambition, Office Worker Activities-Baseball 3, Scholarship 3. FORSTHOFFER, GEORGE Judge Course-Technical, Ambition, Architect Activities-Art 2, Swimming 3, Baseball 2, Track I, Echo Staff 2, Dramatics I, Spanish Club I. FOSTER, JOSEPH Joe Course-Technical, Ambition, Mechanical Engineer Activities-Banking 2, Swimming I, Spanish Club, MeIlon's Min- strel I. FURLONG, CLAYTON Clay Course-Technical, Ambition, To become an electrical engineer Activities-Art Club, Spanish Club. 768 Swim GZQM ol1948 GACA, COLLEEN Coo Course-Academic, Ambition, To become an accordionist Acgvlitieg-Spanish Club, Scholarship I, MelIon's Minstrel l, c o . GALATA, JOE Joe Course-Technical, Ambition, Prize Fighter Activities-Art I. GALLAGHER, WILLIAM Bid Course-Technical, Ambition, President Activities-College Interest Group, Vocational Guidance. GAVLI K, DOROTHY Dot Course-Commercial: Ambition, Reservationist at an airport Activities-Dance Committee l, Banking 4, Spanish Club I, Scholarship 2. GIESY, LLOYD Course-Academic B Activities-Band 4, Debate 2, German Club I, College Interest Group I, Mellon's Serenoders 2, Philologists l, Scholarship 3, Dramatic Club I, MeIlon's Minstrel 2, Fourth honor student. GIRMAN, IRENE Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary Activities-Banking 9, Spanish Club, Scholarship 2. GOGOLYA, JOHN Yunk Course-General, Ambition, To work in oil fields in Texas Activities-Baseball. GONOS, MICHAEL Mick Course-Machine Shop, Ambition, Mechanical Draftsman GORNEY, ROBERT nGOI'lku Course-Technical Activities-Baseball 3, Art I. i GOYDICK, MARY Red 3 Course-Commercial, Ambition, To became an accounting secre- tary Activities-MelIon's Minstrel l, Dramatic Club I, Mixed Chorus 2, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus I. Sophomore Girls' Chorus I, Ensemble 1, Banking 8, Scholarship 3. GRABOWSKY, GENEVIEVE Course-Home Economics, Ambition, Housewife GRESO, ALBERT Ace Course-Technical, Ambition, Interior Decorator Activities-Echo Art Staff I, Stage Hand 3, Art Club 3, Voca- tional Guidance 1, MelIon's Minstrel I. GROSS, EDWARD J. J. Course-Technical, Ambition, Explore the world Activities-College Interest Group I, Golf 2, Mixed Chorus I, Boys' Chorus 3, Octette I, Football I, Swimming 3, Dramatic Club 1, German Club I, MelIon's Minstrel. GRUBISHA, MARIE Course-Academic, Ambition, World Tourist Activities-Philologists I, Debate I, French Club I, Dramatic Club I, Art Club 2V2, Echo I, MeIlon's Minstrel I, College Interest sroiup I, Fralics of 47 and 48, Scholarship 3, Third Honor tu ent. HARCLERODE, NORMA JEAN Norm Course-Commercial, Ambition, Stenographer Activities-Banking I2, Sophomore Girls' Chorus I, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus 2, Mellon's Minstrel I. HARVEY, ALBERT Sonny Course-General, Ambition, Chemist Activities-Track I, Art I, Boys' Chorus 3, Mixed Chorus I, Dro- matic Club I, MelIon's Minstrel 2, Band 2, Banking I, Religious Education 2. HATALA, ROBERT ' Hut Course-Academic, Ambition, Research Chemist Activities-Boys' Chorus 2, Mixed Chorus I, Mellon's Minstrel I, Philologists I, German Club I, Echo Staff I, College Interest I, Dramatic Club I, Band I. HAURILESKO, MARION Course-Commercial: Ambition, Commercial Artist Activities-Art Club 2, Girls' Chorus 2, Junior-Senior Chorus 2, Spanish Club I, Banking 5. HAYS, OLEN Course-Technical, Ambition Ball Player-Coach Acfivxiesf-Baseball 3, Basketball 3, Boys' Chorus 2, Spanish Club , rt . HENRY, DOLORES Dee Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary Activities-Girls' Chorus 3, Mixed Chorus 2, Girls' Ensemble 2, Dance Committee I. , X 4! N 'X Q 1 VW if pgjjfii N5 ' , 'K xXl 5lf Zillf 744 S ' 61644 of 1948 HERDER, DOLORES Dol Course-Commercial, Ambition, Work in radio Activities-Mellon's Minstrel 2, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus 1, Echo Staff 3. French Club lProgrom Committee? I, Art Club I, Vocational Guidante I. HILL, WILBERT Ted Course-Technical, Ambition, Coach Activities-Football I, Track I, Boys' Chorus 3. HLAD, MICHAEL Mumbles, Minners Course-General, Ambition, Professional Football Activities-Football 3, Basketball 3, Track 2. HOLAN, RICHARD Dick Course-Academic, Ambition, Lawyer Activities-Philologists I, Debote Club 2, Secretary I yearl, Dra- matic Club I Spanish Club I, Nice-president I year, Program Committee Chairman I year, Mellon's Minstrel 2, llnterlocutarl 2, Boys' Chorus 3, Cheerleading 2, Vocational Guidance I, grllege Interest Group I, Echo Stuff I, Vice-president of Senior ass. HOLKO, MARGARET Margie Course-Commercial, Ambition, Stenogropher Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus I, lanking 4, Perfect Attendance 3. HOMOKI, EUGENE Gene Course-General HREBENACH, MARTHA Marty Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary Activities-Echo Staff I, French Club I, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus I, Banking I2, Scholarship 2. HRICO, GABRIEL Gabe Course-Academic: Ambition, Musician Activities-Boys' Chorus 2, Mixed Chorus I. Orchestra 6, lotin Club I, French Club I, Banking 4, Mellon's Minstrel, Dramatic Club I, College Interest Group. HROMANIK, DOROTHY Dolly Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary Activities-Banking II. HUDOVSKY, AGNES Ag Course-Comrnerciolg Ambition, Secretory Activities-lonking I. 531, ' M I7 A jielff-fa ykjfm 53 7 ML! Zami' HuMENANsKv, ELSIE Humen Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretory Activities-Banking I. IVAS, CATHERINE Ratee Course-Commercial, Ambition, Fashion Designer Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorul 2, Banking 4, Art Club 1, French Club I. JACOBS, JEROLD Joke Course-Technical, Ambition, Industrial Engineer Activities-French Club I, Art Club I, Dramatic Club I, College Interest Group 1. JACOB, MICHAEL Course-Technical, Ambition, Radiotrician Activities-Football I, Spanish Club I. JASEK, JUSTINA Tina Course-Commercial, Ambition, Stenographer Activities-Art Club I, Banlling 2, Scholarship I, French Club I. JENKINS, DONALD Jinks Course-Technical, Ambition, To manage a store JOHNSON, VIRGINIA Ginny Cou rse-Commercial, Ambition, Stenographer Activities-Banking II, Sophomore Girls' Chorus I, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus 2, Spanish Club I, Flog Twirler I. JORDAN, GLORIA GIo Course-Home Economics, Ambition, Office Worker JOVANOVICH, PETER Petal Course-General Jenn Course-Commercial and General, Ambition, Dietitian Activities-lHomeboundl 7112 S ' 61644 ol1948 KAPOLKA, EDWARD J. Ed Course-General Activities-Track. KARNAY, JOHN 5GXY Course-Machine Shop: Ambition, Machinist KARPAS, ALBERTA Bertie Course-Home Economics, Ambition, Clerk in a department store KATCHUR, JEAN Jeanka Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary Activities-Sowhcmare Girls' Chorus I, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus 'l, Mixed Chorus 2, Girls' Ensemble I, Dramatic Club 'I, French Club I, Banking 9. KEENE, HOWARD Joggers Course-General, Ambition, Personal Director Activities-Basketball 3, Dance Committee 2, Football Manager 'l. KELLY, ELIZABETH Betty Course-Commercial, Ambition, Bookkeeper and Accountant Activities-Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus 2, Echo Staff 3, Spanish Club, Banking I, Office I, Mellon's Minstrel 1. KOLAR, CONRAD Coke Course-General: Ambition, Professional Basketball player Activities-Basketball. KOLETAR, JOHN Buckets Course-Technical, Ambition, Engineer Activities-German Club l, College interest Group 'l, Banking 12, Scholarship 2. KONAR, ELMER Cake Course-Technical, Ambition, Radio Technician Activities-Sports, Basketball 2, Baseball 3, Mixed Chorus 1. KOPASKO, DOROTHY Dot Course-Commercial, Ambition, Beautician KOPOLOVICH, DOLORES Dolly Course-Commercial, Ambition, Typist Activities-8 banking certificates. KORUD, ESTHER Est Course-Academic, Ambition, Air Stewordoss Activities-Girls' Chorus l, Philologists 1, Banking I, Perfect Attendance 1 Art 1 Si n Club 1, Poster Club I, ' , . . . l . 9 Religious Education 1. Loshler I KOTZUR, MARY LOU Lou Course-Home Economics, Ambftion, Model KOVACS, HELEN Bones Course-Commorciolg Ambition, Successful Housowifo KUSHNER, DONALD Don Course-Technical: Ambition, Undecided Activities-Dramatic Club 1. KVARTA, JOHN Jive Course-Technicolp Ambition, Aeronoutic engineer or acrobat LAZDR, CATHERINE Course-Commercial, Ambition, Housewife Activilios-Art Club 1, Scholarship 1, MelIon's Minstrel LEGIN, ELMER Course-General, Ambition, Activities-Footba Il LENGYEL, JEANNE Course-Home Economics To graduate Kate , Banking 1. nMoeu Jeanne Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus 1, Mixed Chorus 1, Girls Ensemble 1, W.E.D.O. Ensemble Program 1, Dana Committee 1, Choorleodor 1. ,Sim H X V ' N l xl fm? Vg, xxgxflfgf A545-A 744 Swim 61.244 ol1948 LENHART, MARY ANN Moor Course-Commercial, Ambition, Stenographer Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus I, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus I Mixed Chorus I, Cashier I, Banking 4, Dance Committee I, Mellon's Minstrel I, Scholarship 2. LESKO, CHARLES Chuck Course-Technical, Ambition, Commercial Artist Activities-Band 6, Orchestra 3, Mellan's Serenaders 2, Mellon's Minstrel 2, Mixed Chorus 3, lo s' Cllorus 3, gaanish Club, Debate Club I, College Interest group, College uidance, Art Staff I, Echo Art Staff I, Stage Hand 2, Poster Club 3, Sign Club I, Swimming I, Dramatic Club I. LESKO, MARY Morush Course-Commercial, Ambition, Successful Housewife LEVONDOSKY, DOLORES Do Course-Commercial, Ambition, Nurse Activities-Art Club I, Banking 8, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus I, Mellon's Minstrel I, French Club I, Echo Staff I, Dramatic Club l, Scholarship 'l. LIGHTNER, VERNA Red Course-Academic B, Ambition, To become a dress designer Activities-Art Club 3Vz, French Club-Treasurer I, Echo Staff I, Girls' Chorus 3, Sextette I, College Interest Group I, Dramatic Club I, Banking I. LINER, ROBERT Bambo Course-Technical, Ambition, Draftsman Activities-Spanish Club I, Scholarship 1, lanking 6. LISZKA, ALBERT Abe Course-Technical, Ambition, Druggist Activities-land 6, Mellon's Serenadors 2,'MeIlon's Minstrel 2, Spanish Club. Frolics of '4l. LIZANOV, DOLORES Lizzie Course-Home Economics, Ambition, Nurse LOWRIE, BERT Course-Academic: Ambition, Retire by 50 Activities-Dramatic Club I, Debate Club 2, Boys' Chorus 3, Mixed Chorus I, College Interest Group I, Philologists I, Scholarship 3, Echo l, MelIon's Minstrel 2, Frolics of '4I. LOYA, PAUL Course-Academic, Ambition, Priest 4 M H X 9- J JNHEY5, on K W , ,,,,,,, , . .. N tywi, 1948 LUCAS, NANCY Nanc Course-Commercial, Ambition, Stenographer Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus 1, Junior-Senior Mixed Chorus 2, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus 1, Dance Committee 3, Student Council 2, Ring Committee 1, Spanish Club 1, School Savings 6. MANTICH, MARGARET Margie Course-Commercial, Ambition, Private Secretary Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus 1, .lunior-Senior Girls' Chorsu 1, Mixed Chorus 1, Girls' Ensemble 1, Banking 1, Scholarship 2. MARKO, MARGARET Margie Course-Commercial, Ambition, Stenographer Acgiligies-Maiorette 2, Echo Staff 1, Mellon's Minstrel 2, French u 1. MARTINZ, JUANITA Nita Course-Home Economics, Ambition, Traveler McCLELLAND, DOLORES Dorsey Course-Commercial, Ambition, Model Activities-MeIlon's Minstrel 1, Perfect Attendance 2, Banking 2, Usherette for Christmas Play. MCDOUGAL, UNA SIug Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary Aciivities-Girls' Chorus 3, Mixed Chorus 1, Spanish Club 1. McLlNDEN, JAMES Mick or Mack Course-General, Ambition, Steamfitter Activities-Track 2, Football 1, Band 1. McNAMEE, PATRICIA Pat Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary to a private eye Activities-Scholarship 3, Echo Staff 2, lBusiness Manager li, Sophomore Girls' Chorus 1, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus 1, Mixed Chorus 2, Cashier 1, Spanish Club, Banking 3, Frolics of '47-'48, Dance Committee 1. MEDICH, HELEN Course-Home Economics, Ambition, Model MEDULIC, MARGARET Margie Course-Commercial, Ambition, To become a reporter Activities-Cashier 2, Spanish Club, Banking 12, Perfect Atten- dance 1, Scholarship. '7!w Swim 64.244 ol 1948 MEGLISS, HELEN Meg Course-Home Economics, Ambition, Model MlKLOS, BERNARD Bernie C-nurse-Technical, Ambition, To be a success Activities-Mixed Chorus 'I, Dramatic Club 'I, Spanish Club I, Color Committee, Vocational Guidance 'l, Banking 4, College Interest Group 3, Scholarship 12nd Honor Studentl. MILJUS, BARBARA Barbie Course-Commercial, Ambition, Nurse Activities-MeIlon's Minstrel 2, Spanish Club, Vocational Guidance Representative, Banking, Usherette for Lion's Club. MORAN, DOLORES DolIy Course-General, Ambition, Typist Activities-Mellon's Minstrel. MORRIS, THOMAS Putt ' Course-Technical, Ambition Mechanic, Electrician, Engineer MRACIN, KATHERINE Kay Course-Commercial, Ambition, Office Worker Activities-Chorus 2. MROZEK, MARY Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus, Spanish Club, Scholarship. MURCEK, MARTIN A. Bunky Course-Technical, Ambition, Minister or Undertaker Activities-Boys' Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Program Committee, Col- lege Interest Group, C.I. Club, Frolics of '48, Spanish Club, MelIon's Minstrel, Color Commiilee, Dramatic Club, Manager of Swimming Team. MURGA, HELEN Course-Home Economics, Ambition, Model NADZAM, HELEN Course-Home Economics, Ambition, Typist Activities-Art 2. - NAGY, JULIUS Jul Course-Technical, Ambition, Detective Activities-Spanish Club I, Mellon's Minstrel I, Stage Hand I. NAPOLI, JOSEPH Yuss Course-General, Ambition, To graduate Activities-Football, Swimming, Baseball, Art 2. NASSIDA, GRACE Gray Course-Home Economics, Ambition, To travel Activities-Banking 2, Chorus l, land l. NYSTROM, JANET Blondie Course-Academic, Ambition, Interior Decorator Activities-Maiorette 2, Sophomore Girls' Chorus I, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus I, Mixed Chorus I, College Interest Group I, Usherotte for Commencement I, Dramatic Club I, Mellon's Min- strel 2, Spanish Club 1, Echo Stalf I, Banking 6, Dance Com- miitee I, Scholarship I, Religious Education I. OATES, RICHARD Rea Course-Technical, Ambition, Detective Activities-Spanish Club, Boys' Chorus 3, Mixed Chorus 1, Track 2, Football 2, Swimming 2, Mellon's Minstrel, Art 2. ONDECHEK, MILDRED Course-Home Economics, Ambition, Designer or Advertiser Activities-Spanish Club I, Chorus. ONDECHEK, WILLIAM Twilly Course-General, Ambition, To be on the stage like Jolson Activities-Alt 2, Mellon's Minstrel. ONOFREY, JOSEPH Pepe Course-Technical, Ambition, Engineer Activities-Spanish Club, College Interest Group, Class Presidonl, Dramatic Club. PACACHA, CARL Sneak Course-General, Ambition, Professional Athlete Activities-Basketball, Baseball. H , X X ynllllll ' xx XY' 'H if fl GMA AHB lvvy 7643 ' Glafu ol1948 PALATAS, MICHAEL Male Course-Technical Activities-Trock l, Spanish Club lllresidentj 'I. PERRICK, MARGARETTA Margie Course-Commercial, Ambition, Model Activities-MeIIon's Minstrel 1, Office Helper, Echo Staff. PETRISKE, CHARLOTTE Course-Home Economics, Ambition, Play music Activities-Banking. PHILLIPS, HELEN Course-General, Ambition, Housewife Activities-Perfect Banking 'l, Cashier l. POBOJESKI, THERESA Course-Home Economics, Ambition, To trovel PODUNAVAC, DOLORES Course-Commercial, Ambition, Designer, Inter POLAKOVIC. STEVE Course-General, Ambition, Big businesymon POLIVKA, ELEANOR Course-Commercial, Ambition, Stenogropher ior Flip Bubbles P. J. Decorator Pucki EI Activities-Banking ll, Sophomore Girls' Chorus 'l, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus I, Mixed Chorus 2, Echo Staff I, Flog Twirler 'I RACHINSKI, RONALD Spider Course-Generolp Ambition, Florist RAGAN, MARY Course-Commercial, Ambition, Typist Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus, Banking 3, Cashier 'l. 1 M ff 5 calf' L , J X' urjlxx X f ...,, , , .X -R M XX5X?ffl5'j, Emi: RAPAY, FRANKLIN Buckets Courso-Technical, Ambition, To loaf RASP, NORMAN Norm Course-Technical, Ambition, Author Activities-Foatboll 2, Track 2. REPCIK, LORETTA Larry Course-Commercio lp Ambition, Secretary Activities-Echo Staff 1, Spanish Club l, Banking 1, Scholarship 1. RESKO, ANDREW Smoky Course-Commercial, Ambition, Speed racer Activities-Banking 'l. REVAK, STEPHEN Babe Course-General, Ambition, Mill Worker RICKARD, MARIE Ricky Course-Commercial, Ambition, Interior Decorator Activities-Flag Twirler 1, Banking 'll, Spanish Club, College Interest Group, Echo Stuff 3, Mellon's Minstrel 1. RIDLEY, WINSTON Rico Course-Genorolp Ambition, Suxophonist or Bandleader Activities-Basketball, Softball ROBIS, MYRA Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secrotory Activities-Banking 2, Echo Staff 2, Flag Twirling 1. ROSKO, MARY ANN Tootsie Course-General, Ambition, Nurse Activities-Art Club I, Sophomore Girls' Chorus I, Spanish Club I, MeIIgn's Minstrel l, Banking 8, Echo Staff l, Religious Edu- cation . '7!wS ' Glwu ol1948 RUSNAK, DOROTHY Course-Home Economics: Ambition, Housewife Activities-Art. RUSSO, JOHN Course-Genorol Activities-Football 2, Track 2. RUTKOWSKI, HELEN Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary Activities-Banking II. RUTKOWSKY, JOHN Course-General, Ambition, Military man Activities-Banking, Chorus. SABO, THELMA Course--Commercial, Ambition, Beautician , o ons e o a Mellon's Minstrel l. Course-General, Ambition, Electrician n nnotu nkockyu Tootsie usunnyu Honey Course-Commercial, Ambition, Work in the office of aeronautics Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus I, .lunior-Senior Girls' Chorus 2, Cashier 2, Flag Girls I, Vocational Guidance I, Echo Statt 1. SABOLCIK, ALICE Al Course-Commercial, Ambition, Fashion Designer Activities-Student Council 2, Banking 2, Spanish Club l, Vocational Guidance l, Scholarship 2. SALOPEK, AGNES Aggie Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary Activities-Banking ll. SALOPEK, MARY Pee Wee Course-Home Economics, Ambition Boautician SCALESE, FRANCES Franny or Fran Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus I, .lunior-Senior Girls' Chorus 2 M II ' S ran ders I, C shier 2, Ensemble 1, Banking 2, SCHORR, JAMES Strings SCHORR, MARY LaVERNE uMa'yn Course-Academic, Ambition, Secretary to a lawyer Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus 1, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus I, Mixed Chorus I, Dramatic Club, College Interest Group, Spanish Club, Banking I, Mellon's Minstrel 2. SCHULTZ, PATSY Course-Commercial, Ambition,Travel Activities-Girls' Chorus 3, Mixed Chorus 2. SCHWARTZ, DONALD Course-Academic, Ambition, To be a dentist llpatu Uncle Donald or optometrlst Activities-Boys' Chorus 1, Philologists I, Echo Staff 2, College Interest Group I, Debate 2, German Club Mellan's Minstrel I. SHAW, MAXINE I, Scholarship 2, Course-Commercial, Ambition, To become a singer SHIGO, ALEX Shanks Course-Technical, Ambition, Musician and Floroculturist Activities-Band 4, Orchestra 4, Serenaders 3, MeIlon's Minstrel 2, Dramatic Club I, German Club I, Vice-presid ent of the Student Council 2, Song Committee I, Scholarship 1, College Interest Group. SHIMKUS, LUCILLE Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary Activities-Spanish Club, Banking 2, SIMKO, JOE Course-Technical, Ambition, Engineer Activities-MeIlon's Minstrel 1, Spanish Club, Group. SIRIANNI, CHARLES Course-Technical, Ambition, lawyer Activities-Spanish Club. SKALICAIN, ANTHONY Course-Technical, Ambition, Acrobat uLuu uchipsu College Interest usiryll ucuppyn Activities-College Interest Group, Spanish Club. X., KX H 'x NW XQXXW ,M 6,3177 7!w 8 ' 61644 ol1948 SHALICAN, EVELYN Course-Academic, Ambition, Travel, Go to College Activities-Philologists, latin Club, Cashier, College Interest Group, Student Council. SMERKOL, GRANT Smoky Course-General, Ambition, Mayor SMITH, BRUCE Smitty Course-Technical, Ambition, Engineer Activities-Dramatic Club I, Spanish Club I. SMITH, RAYMOND A. Smitty Course-Technical, Ambition, Electrical En ineer 9 Activities-Mellon's Minstrel I, Spanish Club, Perfect Attendance I, Banking 8. SMITH, ROBERT Milf Course-Academic, Ambition, Chemist Activities-Philologists 1, Echo Staff I, German Club I, Orchestra I, Dramatic Club I, Debate Club 2, College Interest Group 'l, Boys' Chorus I, Mixed Chorus 'l, MeIlon's Minstrel I, Banking I. SMITH, WILLIAM Smitty Course-Academic By Ambition, To reach the stars Activities-Philologists Club I, German Club I, Mellon's Minstrel 2, End Mon I, Band lcolor guarclj 2, Scholarship I, College Interest Group I, Dramatic Club I. SORICK, WILLIAM Bill Course-General SPANG, DONALD Don Ambition-Navy Aviator Activities-Track, Baseball. SPIROFF, DOROTHE Dee Course-Commercial, Ambition, Stenographer Activities-Banking 2, Scholarship 2, Swimming I, Secretary to Miss Clemens. STAISEY, BERNICE Bela Course-Commercial, Ambition, College, later marriage Activities-Debate Club, Spanish Club, College Interest Group, Girls' Cihearus Uunior-Seniorl, lFresllmon1, Echo Staff, Mollon's Minstre . .Sig x ,e.-ne' L ,X ' M xxyxs? W , . 1 ., ,fp A me 'II' STANLEY, ERNESTINE Course-Commercial, Ambition, Traveling Correspondent Activities-Mixed Chorus 2, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus I, Sextet I. STAVAR, ANN Annie Course-Commercial, Ambition, Telephone Operator Activities-Girls' Chorus 3, Scholarship I, Banking 2. STEVENS, RICHARD Dick Course-Technical, Ambition, To become a millionaire Activities-French Club I, Boys' Chorus I, Student Council IV1. STIKOVAC, DOLORES Desi Course-Academic B, Ambition, Visit to Niagara Falls Activities-French Club I, Echo Staff 1, Art Club IV2, Mellon's Minstrel 2, College Interest Group I, Dramatic Club I, Assistant Stage Manager I, Cashier I, Orchestra I. STONE, THEODORE Ted Course-Technical, Ambition, Undecided Activities-Dramatic Club I, Track 2. STRIPSKY, MARLENE Course-Home Economics, Ambition, Traveler SUCEVIC, PAUL Peul Course-Technical, Ambition, Draftsman SUNDBERG, LOIS Lo Course-Commercial, Ambition, Secretary Activities-Spanish Club, Sophomore Girls' Chorus. SURANOVICH, STEVEN Geetz Course-Technical, Ambition, To became an artist Activities-Art Club 2, Band 4. Boys' Chorus 3, Mixed Chorus I, Banking 4, Mellon's Minstrel I. SVIRBELY, SERENA Course-Academic, Ambition, To become an opera singer Activities-Girls' Chorus 3, Mixed Chorus 2, Ensemble I, Octette I, Cashier I, Echo Staff 3, Vocational Guidance I, French Club I, Dramatic Student I, MeIIon's Minstrel 2, Song Committee I, Scholarship 3, Student on Honors 5th. 'Me Swim Glam ol 1948 SZUCS, IRMA Toots Course-Academic Activities-Philologists l, German Club l, Girls' Ch-orus 2, Mellon Minstrel I. TAPER, SHIRLEY Tape Course-Academic, Ambition, Reporter Activities-Debate 2, Sophomore Girls' Chorus, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus, College Interest Group I, Echo 3, Editor, Banking 2, Dramatic Club, Spanish Club, Frolics of '48, Mollon's Minstrel l, End Girl, Scholarship 2. TARABEK, RUDY Rudy Course-Technical, Ambition, To graduate TARCZY, GEORGE C. Trace Course-Technical, Ambition, Contractor Activities-Mellon's Minstrel. TERLIZZI, ROY Rocky Course-Technical Activities-Basoball 2, French Club l. TERZA, NANCY Nance Course-Academic, Ambition, Recreational Director Activities-Mellon's Minstrel l, Spanish Club, Secretary 1, Flag Twirler l, Echo Staff 1. THOMAS, DOLORES S. Toot: or Butch Course-Homo Economics, Ambition, Housewife Activities-Chorus 2, Mixed Chorus 2, Ensemble, Dramatic Club, Mellon's Minstrel. THOMAS, ELEANORE Course-Home Economics, Ambition To travel THOMAS, ROBERT Bob Course-Commercial, Ambition, River Pilot Activities-Banking ll. TITTINICH, PAULINE Pat Course-Academic B 5 Activities-Dramatic Club 1, Orchestra 1, Girls' Chorus 3, German i Club, Secretory, Art Club 1, Mollon's Minstrel 2, Mellon's 5 Serenaders 1. TOMAS, EDWARD Chormo Course-General, Ambition, Playboy Activities-Chorus. TOPLEY, KATHRYN Kitty Jean 1Kittyl Course-Commercial, Ambition, To become a stenographer Activities-Flag Twirler I, Spanish Club, Debate Club 'l, Sopho- more Girls' Chorus l, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus I, Mixed Chorus 2, Echo Staff 2, Dramatic Club 'l. TOPLEY, ROY Bubbles Course-Technical, Ambition, Gentleman of leisure Activities-College Interest Group, Spanish Club, Banking 7. TOTH, DONALD Dougie Course-General, Ambition, Business Manager Activities-Basketball 3, Baseball 3. TOTl'l, ELVIRA Course-Home Economics, Ambition, A Singer UHREN, NICHOLAS Pickles Course-General, Ambition, Commercial Designer Activities-Track 3, Art Club 2, German Club. VASILISIN, DOROTHY DoIIy Course-Commercial, Ambition, Bookkeeper lC.P.A.l Activities-Mellon's Minstrel 2, Maiorette 2, Dramatic Club 1. VELAND, ALEXANDER Sonny Course-General, Ambition, To work in an office VELOSKY, ELVIRA Al Course-Academic, Ambition, To be o nurse Activities-Philologists I, Dance Committee 1, Pianist for Dis- missal 3, Usher for Parents' Day 3, Student Council 2, Program Committee 1, Echo 1, Spanish Club, College Interest Group 1, Student Guidance Committee l, Scholarship 2, Banking 6, Mellon's Minstrel 2. VERES, ELEANGR El Course-Home Economics, Ambition, To become a model Activities-Dance Committee 2. A , A glitz. fi A X ' K W ISK, - X g'-Q1 IJ 5 '73 2 Fl 1915 7688 ' elaMol1948 VERNON, VIVIAN Vivy Course-Academic for 3 years, General for one year. Ambition, Housewife Activities-Band 3, Orchestra 3, Sophomore Girls' Chorus I, .lun- ior-Senior Girls' Chorus 2, Mellons' Serenaders 1 3, Spanish Club I, Banking B. , Scholarship VESELINOVICH, DOLORES Vessel Course-Commercial, Ambition, Commercial Work Activities-Scholarship 'l, Banking 4. VESONDER, ROBERT Bob Course-Technical, Ambition, Electrical Engineer Activities-Football I, Track I, Safety Squad 2, Spanish Club, MelIon's Minstrel I. VILLAGE, GLORIA Glo Course-Academic, Ambition, Nurse Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus I, Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus I, Mixed Chorus 1, Mellon's Minstrel 1, Flag Twirler 1, Dramatic Club 'l, Debate Club 2, Nice-presidentj I, Echo 3, Humor Editor I, Spanish Club I, College Interest Group I, Entertainment Committee 1, Scholarship 3, Frolics of '47-'48, Motto Committee, Religious Education I. VOJNOVICH, ELI Course-General Activities-Swimming 4. VUCKOVICH, ANNA Course-Home Economics, Ambition, Artist ucykeu WASHINGTON, ANDREW Course-General, Ambition, o play professional football Activities-Football 3, Basketball 3. WASHINGTON, LORENZO Course-General, Ambition, Draftsman Activities-College Interest Group Spoogy WASKO, IRENE Course-Commercial, Ambition, Work Babe on a newspaper Sm fi -I 4 1 1, WX I I ,.., , . .V '-w if xxwf f-:J 3 .1 ,Lx A If 1 I XM, f hm! WEBER, JEAN Jeanie Course-Commercial, Ambition, To become a successful droftswoman Activities-Scholarship 2, Banking 1, Art Club I, Student Council 1, Vocational Guidance I, Flag Twirler 1. WELSH, GERALD Ger Course-General, Ambition, Tool Designer WERTHEIMER, ARNOLD SchmulI'z Course-Academic, Ambition, Owner of a large business corporation Activities-Dramatic Club 1, College Interest Group 1, Philologists 1, German Club 1, MelIon's Minstrel 1. WESTERLUND, EARL Red Course-General, Ambition, Football Coach Activities-Football 3, Band 1, Student Council 2. WHITE, GEORGE Casey Course-Academic, Ambltion, To be successful Activities-Band 3, Orchesira 3, Mixed Chorus 2, Boys' Chorus 3, Philologists 1, French Club 1, Octette 1, Spiritual Singers 1, Dramatic Club 3, College Interest Group 1, MeIlon's Minstrel 2, Mellon's Serenaders 3, Debate Club 1. YAROSIK, MARIE Course-Commercial, Ambition, To become a stenographer Activities-Banking 10, Echo Staff 1, Flag Twirling 1. YASKO, ROBERT Buddy Course-Technical Activities-German Club, Secretary of Sophomore Class Banking 6. YURAN, PAUL Course-Technical Activities-Track 1, Baseball 2, German Club. ZAHORCHAK, RICHARD Zeke Course-Technical, Ambition, Businessman Activities-Football, Track 2, Spanish Club, Dramatic Club. ZEWE, JAMES Jim Course-Technical, Ambition, Good Husband Activities-Baseball 3, Basketball 3, College Interest Group 1, Spanish Club 1. We Seniofz. Bleu ol 1948 Seniors Not Pictured Benson, 'rneooons Red Course-Technical, Ambition, Boxer Activities--Basketball 1, Track 2, Octette 1, Mixed Chorus 4, Boys' Chorus 3. BELENSKI, DOROTHY Dot Course-Commercial, Ambition, Commercial Artist Activities-Sophomore Girls' Chorus 1, Mixed Chorus 2, Junior- Senior Girls' Chorus 1, Orchestra 1, Art Club 2, French Club, Banking 10, Dramatic Club, College Interest Group 1, Echo Staff 3, Accompanist for Junior-Senior Girls I, Song Committee, Ensemble 1, Minstrel I, Marching Pianist 3. CULP, BETTY ANN Bee Course-Academic, Ambition, Stylist of Fashions Activities-Girls' Chorus 3, Mixed Chorus 2, Accompanist for Mixed Octette I, Accompanist for Spirituals 1, Pianist for Cha- pel 1, Pianist for Dismissal 3, Banking 2, Art Club 1, Religious Education I, French Club I, Radio Progarm 1, College Interest Group 1, Dramatic Club 1, Mellon's Minstrel 1. DOBRANSKY, VERNICE V Course-Commercial, Ambition, Beauticion Activities-Mellon's Minstrel I. DREHER, EARL Kool Pepa Course-General, Ambition, Dentist Activities-Boys' Chorus 2, Band 2, Dance Committee 1, Scrap Drive 1. DVORZNAK, ROBERT Bob Ambition-Engineer Activities-Band 1, Mellon's Minstrel 2, Spanish Club I. HANYAK, ELEANOR El Course-Home Economics, Ambition, Housewife HORGAS, GRACE MARY Course-Commercial 2, Home Economics 1, Ambition, Pianist Activities-Girls' Chorus 3, Mixed I, Mellon's Minstrel, Vocational Guidance, Pianist. INGLEFIELD, JOSEPH Jody Course-Academic, Ambition, Doctor Activities-President of the Student Council 2, College Interest Group 1, Class Motto Committee 1, MeIlon's Minstrel 2, Boys' Chorus 3, Octette I, Band 2, Mixed Chorus I, Philologists I, German Club 1, Scholarship 1. LEMAK, EMILY Honey Course-General, Ambition, Beautician QUALTERS, AUDREY Audie or Aud Course-Commercial, Ambition, Telephone Operator Activities-Sophomore Chorus, Mellon's Minstrel 1. RAPSEY, EUGENE Lefty Course-Technical 1 year, General 2 yearsy Ambition, lawyer Activities-Safety Squad 2. SALOPEK, SYLVIA Syl Course-Commercial, Ambiiion, Nurse Activities-Banking, French Club 1, Class Secretary 1, Mellon's Minstrels 1, Vocational Guidance 1. YENCO, WILLIAM Course-Technical, Ambition, Machinist ZIMMERMAN, R. Dick Course-Academic, Ambition, Good Organist Activities-Secretary of French Club 1, Vocational Guidance, Col- lege Interest Group I, Octette 1, Boys' Chorus 3, Pianist 1, Dramatic Club 2. ZOZOM, MARY Blondie or Zo! Course-Home Economics: Ambition, World Traveler Activities-Treasurer 2, Art Club 2, Girls' Chorus 2. The Vocational Shop The end of our school term has finally come. As we look back, we see that the vocational shop, has proved itself quite an asset to our high school. Last year, a survey was taken of all boys interested in a vocational shop. The out- come of this survey was a very encouraging one. As a result, the plan began to take effect. Machines and equipment were bought as war surplus equipment, and the plan began to mold into a reality. The base- ment floor of the high school was recon- verted for this shop. Walls were torn down, partitions put up, and such machines as the drill press, milling machine shapers, weld- ing machines, and different forms of grind- ers, were put in place. The shop was divided into two sections, the Electric Shop and the Machine Shop. Three very capable directors were appoint- ed, Mr, Hill lsince replaced by Mr. Acker- man? in charge of the Machine Shop, Mr. Ruby in charge of the Electric Shop and Mr. McGaw, general supervisor of both shops. To date, one hundred students are en- rolled. Their course consists of their voca- tional training plus their regular classes. Their vocational training is divided into two sections, so that half of their time is spent at trade work and the other half in related work. The subjects taught in related work in- clude English, science, mathematics, draw- ing and social studies. Credit must also be given to the teachers for their excellent co- operation. The vocational shop has succeeded in do- ing a great job this year. Let's hope that it will even increase its usefulness in future years. ELECTRIC SHOP First Raw, I to r-Rusteilcas, Stoiako- vich, Kapso, Forsthoffer, Pinkovsky Keller, Ganczak. Hart. Second Row-Chokota, Hays, Shimkus Soltis, Robinson, Adams, Minehart. Third Row-Mr. Ruby, Urda, Harou- lakis, Zozom, Picnora, Stanonek, Bartko, Noll, Cobb. Not Pictured-Sudsina ll GRADE MACHINE SHOP First Row, l to r-lesko, Petrunyak Michaels, Tkach, Seaman, Franz Hrizo, Yanichko. Second Row - Rago, Cutsan, Daniels, Kracinosvky, Chonlxo, lelilxacs, Kos- ko, Gonos. Third Raw-Mr. Ackerman, Karnay, Demus, Burgoman, Martony, Robert- son, Moss, Bagley, Mr. Hill. r 1 ROOM 4 First Row, I to r-Dawson, Malloy, Brna, Cunningham, Haley, Salopa , Manns, Consiglio, Gorscak, Gamba. Second Row-Borza, Cmar, Daniels, Taralselt, Kovalcin, Opatich, Jugan, Krasman, Slivka. Third Row-Vash, Johnston, Bekich, Lorenzo, Hlad, Prckup, Pisko, Doyle, Dubyak. Fourth Row-Mr. Points. Stoiaknvich, Druga, Drago, Menhart, DuDash, Fedor, loop, Baius. Not Pictured-Ragan 1 1 I had Glauu ROOM 14 First Row, I to r-Rowe, Stien, Horvath Coffman, Davies, Huurlesko, Mick- Ios, Sorick, J. Dickerson. Second Row-Balta, Kirasic, Finnin, Faucet, Zewe, Madar, D. Dickerson, Hamilton, Badont, Husar. Third Row-Christian, Martinez, Soho, Yokimcus, Gerenda, Brown, God- man, Gardner. Fourth Row-Mr. Mooney, Popovich, Beam, Popinchek, Cmar, Schulte, Soboslay. Not Pictured-Kruetzer, Zuzo. ROOM I5 First Row-I to r-Yukas, Senate, Vasil, Opilowsky, Chisholm, Grofik, Copi- etz, Lazur, Heinz. Second Row-Bcrgan, Orosz, Obrado- ' h K h K t R rs Lucas, VIC , us ner, ro os, 098 , Campbell, liszka. Third Row-lowrie, Semonco, Kowollis, Vojtusuk, Ballough, Wurzbachar Tzumouzakes. Fourth Row-Miss Stewart, Matuch, Branik, Flanigan, Dittman, Andre, Brankowitz. THE JUNIOR DIVISION Although we haven't heard much about the juniors this year, perhaps because jun- ior-senior chapel was discontinued, they have been, by no means lacking in news. A large representation of the Class of '49 has faithfully and outstandingly par- ticipated in the many extra-curricular high school activities: the musical organizations, the choruses, orchestra, ensemble, the Mellon's Minstrels, the band, spiritual sextette, the Debate Club, the athletic programs, the Echo staff. These they have indeed performed well and in good stride. The juniors have to make a few adjust- ments, too, since some of the teachers were replaced at the beginning of the second semester. They were sorry to see Miss Byers, their teacher of French and English leave. Not to say the least they had some griev- ances, too, which they made known not too reluctantly. They were especially disap- pointed with the newly-proposed standard rings which the Class of '48 was the first to adopt. The juniors most assuredly hope that some improvement on this ring can be made before they graduate. A particular group of juniors were dis- appointed at the beginning of the year when they, as a result of reshuffling, remained stranded among the sophomores in the annex. Oh welll This is past historyl The time has arrived to look forward with great ex- pectations to the fulfillments of O glorious senior year for l949. 744 GOING UP? ROOM l6 Firsl Row, I to r-Anischenko, Topol- yon, Gensimore, Wafson, Essney Griffin, Eicholfz, Vuchetich. Second Row-Suzich, Byrne, Gall, Vir- cik, Claggeif, Coles, Kilen, Mewkalo Skroronko. Third Row-Pinkovsky, Popoias, Sloss Schweiger, Flowers, Greaves, long Gruber, McNally. Fourth Row-Mr. SO. Clair, Mahoffey Deleba, Kurpinski, Tomas, Jancisin, Spunilz, Merisko, Dubyak. Not Pictured-Galuta, Russo, Buclay. ROOM 20 First Row, l Oo r-Arena, Voyiusak, Sliemer, Delliose, Mason, Olena, Libengood, Bueldick, Kapso. Second Row-Kelly, Fenderick, Restnuri, Rogan, Weber, Gcnczak, Koesler, Sfafforio, Sahol. Third Row-Sudzina, Smith, Sidian, Somudosky, Paulos, Sulopeck, Seko, Vuchovich, Speck. Fourth Row-Mr. Barber, Shulte, Novo!- nak, Peirovich, Komecher, Wester- lund, Cmar, Stuff. Not Piciured-Carek 1 1 unload, ROOM 21 First Row, I to r-Kovac, Donchinan, Lesko, Horvath, lazor, Pearson, Mayer, Potoma. Second Row-Cmar, Perrick, Meyer, loya, Dorman, Best, Jalwli, Marsh. Third Row-Faralaaugh, Kotzur, Konel, Youhouse, Betzner, Erb. Fourth Row-Miss Killgallon, Humor, Terek, Byrd, Kahler, Giles, Sullivan. Not Pictured-Furlong, Tkocs, Soponza, Sikora. ROOM 23 First Row, I to r-Tucker, Pakan, Rigo, Tagliavini, Jones, Ochtun, Tucok, Stroud. Second Row-Ballas, Black, Anischenlw, Breznay, Sherwin, Wasko, Voivodo, James. Third Row-Kenny, Thomas, Monta- vanni, Maguire, Christoff, Johnson, Cusick. Fourth Row-Mr. Reinhold, Voinovich Toth, Keene, Airlleart, Bumbos, Vogti Not Pictured-Krueger, Kunkell, Oskin, Pivarnich, Selznick, Schumaller. ROOM 25 First Row, l to r-Tosevich, Demes Surgent, Swanson, Andre, Panlxo Jurick, Kovalyak, Slutyak, Ignat. Second Raw-Pilipovich, Moran, Mer- isko, Nelson, Schulte, Zahelin, Vis- lay, Dougherty, Miss Hamer. Third Row - Miss Resester Stavor Schorr, Nissen, Niggle, Ruhl, Kam- pert, Shozda, West, Raack. Fourth Row-Salopek, Loncaric, Luciow McCrumb, Gessner, Kish, Henry Mellon, Dunn. Not Pictured-Balog, Palestra, Pisacich Zewe. n ROOM 26 First Row, l to r - Stone, Petrozza, Kemeny, Scalese, Hlad, Karlovsky, E. Williams, Sommerville. Second Row-Yuhas, Figlar, Gouglur Shimkus, Barnyok, Grandinetti, Con: noly, Blankenship. Third Row-Chebirko, Sharo, F. Sal- opek, Nassida, Musser, Aschom. Fourth Row-Mr. Radvansky, Dolan Cmar, l. Williams, Harris, Demus Arnfleld. Not Pictured-Denne, Lanich, Robert- son, l. Sulopek. ROOM 27 First Row, l to r-W. Powers, L. Pow- ers, Sebest, Benedict, Beom, Hudak, Kelley, Pezek, Jennings, Shaffer. Second Row-Martin, Harclerode, Bach, Cxudelc, Mulhern, Kaleta, Wagner, Bedont, Thomas Doicok. Third Row-lucas, Engeman, Hoover, Braun, Dzuna, Ponlcucll, Theodore Doicak, Ondrey, Fourth Row - Wilkfnson, Weinstein, Jancsik, Keene, Maurer, Fouset, Gross, Fleming, Miss Meighen. 7fne Sayzfw Glaafi THE NEWCOMERS 7!wS e GZQ44 The sophomores of l948, numbering 292, have been given many opportunities to par- ticipate in the various activities of the school of which they have taken advantage. Organizations have been formed this year for tenth graders that were not in existence in previous years, namely, The Y-Teen Club, and the Sophomore Reading Organization, both organized by Miss Clemens. Other sophomores contributed their aid to the Art Club, the Band, the Choral Groups, the Safety Squad, and the Echo Staff. One tenth grader, Thomas Whitney, took part in the Senior Christmas Play. There were also three sophomore girls who showed their ability by helping the seniors with the scenery for the plays presented by the Dra- matic Club. The Sophomore Girls' Chorus is composed of all tenth graders with both Loretta Be- dont and Elaine Mulhern at the job as pianists. The tenth grade boys have also shown their ability in football and basketball. There were several boys who made first team in football. The sophomore boys, who played in the preliminary games before each regular game, gave extra entertain- ment to the fans by showing good ball- playing and sportsmanship at all times. Two students were elected from each sophomore room to be on the Student Coun- cil. Michael Sachko was voted to be the vice-president of the Student Council for the next year. Mary Elizabeth Stewart will hold the position of secretary for the next two years. They are both in Room 28. Thus we of the sophomore class have be- come a part of Duquesne High School. We look forward eagerly to our junior year. ROOM 28 First Row, I to r-Whitney, Caprista, Novak, Havrilla, Boda, Schuming, Lawrie, Yoder, White. Second Row - Raholy, Bost, Klolz, Stewart, Gombita, Kowallis, Flan- igan, Sfoffa, Furia, Ashbaugh. Third Row-Mayler, Jenkins, Douglas, Favuchak, Belancik, Barder, Mihalo- vich, Term. Fourth Row-Weitzel, Jones, Prokon- pek, Snyder, Dittman, Scott, Soffor, Kenny, Miss Clemons. ROOM 29 Brooks, Carr. c s, o ers, a e Balog, Skalicky. Third Row-Thomas, Figel, Yerger vich, Bekich, Carey. Fourth Row-Miss Richards, Zoscak Marko, Perla, Sopko, Schodarbok Andreicak, Ballough, Johnson. Not Pictured-Dubaich First Row, I to r-Schmidt, Boyer, Wil- son, Hays, Topley, Sabo, Malloy, Second Row-Sheba, Hlivka, Schuster, Jo ob P w T lk wicz, Kotaras, Vaselirrovich, Stankovich, Drasko- 1 1 ROOM 30 First Row, I to r-Lawson, Kolodziei, Valiquelte, Kushnir, Castro, John- son, Harlvula, Stikovac, Pirhallu. Second Row - Iz dorcz k Ka asko Y Y 1 P I Stopf, Cabray, Parks, Kelly, Gab- rielcik, Kulek, Huszinko. Third Row-Kleist, Snyder, Gross, lizanov, Manns, Green, Charman, Bumford, Harrington. Fourth Row-Brooks, Coles, Berta, Petro, Gosser, Moguschak. Acker- man, Modeya, Voinovich, Miss Forrest. Not Pictured-Haupt ROOM 31 First Row, I to r-Milka, Ridley, Pet- riske, Miller, Spiroff, Shroger, Furio, Chalfant. Second Row-Falchefti, Blochko, Opa- tick, Makay, Hanks, Sinai, Swanson Turlik. Third Row-Clark, Duda, Nee, Fuzak Kuzo, D. Johnson, Hope. Fourth Row-Clark, Sachko, Dimiduk Revak, Ponsock, Sikora, Monaghan Miss Riggs. 1 r 1 r Not Pictured-J. Johnson, Dorman. ROOM 32 First Row, I to r-Banchansky, Ellis, Napoli, Adamitis, Seiler, Johnson Claggett, McDougal, Tuiin. Second Row-Kosh, Ivaska, Wright, Lalaeff, Spanitz, Zewe, Sebest, Kosko, Vuiatovich. Third Row-Rutkowski, Stys, Newman McNally, Kotzur, Summerly, Rogo, Urban. Fourth Row-Servansky, Durik, Hart, Tepsic, Voivoda, Gerosky, Flanni- gan, Miss Brings. r r WE MARCH THROUGH YEARS OF LIVING OUR WORLD Our world. These two small words when com- bined form a large responsibility. The world is a very large organization made up, in reality, of smaller groups resembling the whole. But to re- duce this definition to more understandable terms, the world which we will soon enter is very similar to the school which we are about to leave. Both are composed of diverse people having different appear- ances and ideas, as illustrated in the picture, Those of us who have had no trouble during the past three years in fitting in with the different groups around us will doubtlessly fit easily into the larger assemblage of our world. However, those who have not been compatible will probably continue to be bitter and frustrated as they mature. These peo- ple tend to blame their own personal failures on minority groups, and eventually become racial fanatics, The only hope for these people is the chance that they will see more clearly the essen- tiality of each race to the Happiness of mankind. Let us trust that all of us graduating from Du- quesne Senior High School in this Class of l948 will become smoothly functioning cogs in the vast machinery of our world. ,Smit X . , wy ff X X N sN-,R ,MA-K3 Q mx f G,,,,!,yI 11 ,www xxws Q 'ft O Q7 t X H, it xl l'. if X A til! lim! lit ffl' A ima THE ECHO wiiggwi, . fy tb X IQ Gigi' RJh!fqjf1 Am SELLING CANDY AT BASKETBALL GAMES THE ECHO STAFF Managing Editors 7 E7,, ,, , E,,E,,E7,7777,E,7E,,E , EEEE, EEEEE SHIRLEY TAPER Business Manager ,a., Literary Editor so I so PATRICIA MCNAMEE ,,aa aa,a G LORIA FLISTER Humor Editor oo,, ao,ao,ao,oi Y oo,o , ,I LGLORIA VILLAGE Associate News Editors L L, L DONNA J. ADAMS Sports Editor L, Exchange Editor Secretary 7 L Advisers DORIS DROTAR LLLLEARL BENOVITZ MARY GRUBISHA L ssss DORIS DROTAR MRS. MARY HARNER MISS RUTH MEIGHEN ECHO STAFF AT THE STAND PUBLICATICJNS .... THE FREE PRESS AT DUQUESNE F st Row, I to r-Village, Adams, Drotar, Taper, Flister, Benovitz. S cond Row-Belenski, Marko, Adamitis, Carrick, Culp, Svirbely, Davies, Coffman, Farley. Th rd Row-Veselenovich, Roslxo, Tittinich, Stikovac, Grubisha, lightner, Nelson, Hamilton, Topley, Nystrom. ou th Row-Perrick, Ackley, Kelly, Velosky, Causer, Finnin, Kushnir, Voivoda, Terza, Zewe. Ffth Row-Miss Meighen, Lazar, Hrebenach, Rickard, Swanson, Slutyak, Vislay, Schulte, Miss Hamer. S th Row-Salapek, Helder, Repcik, Yarosik, Tasevich, Sabo, Robis, Yuhas. Seventh Row-Holan, March, Krotos, Staisey, Kenney, Surgent, Dougherty, Madar, Watson, Haurilesko. Eghth Raw-Schwartz, lowrie, Smith, Mellon, Hatala, Giesy, Martinez, Demes, lnglefield. THE ECHO STAFF The Echo, as compared with our daily newspapers, has tried, in the best way possible, to serve as a medium for the student's opinions, wishes, and activities. Not only did the Echo pay strict attention to the student's world but widened the scope and interest of the student by bringing before him in our monthly issues such worthy projects as the Community Chest and National Brotherhood Week. The staff was manned during the first semester by a group consisting of seniors and juniors. The latter part of the year, a group of sophomores selected as a result of a study class under the direction of Miss Meighen, helped ease the burdens of the seniors who were working industriously on the yearbook to get it out by the end of May. The maintenance of our paper seemed the biggest problem. Our chief devices of earning money consisted in selling refreshments at football and basketball games, magazine sales lwhich were done for the first time in Echo historyl, selling the National Echo, and stationery, and the showing of movies. The Business Staff is to be complimented for their fine work and accomplishments. In handing out bouquets and compliments the biggest and best should be dealt out to our hard-working and patient advisers-Miss Harner and Miss Meighen. Also to Mr. Hasson's senior typing class. The entire staff was un- usually co-operative this year and received their reward in the satisfaction which they got from the good work they did. A more tangible reward was the Echo Picnic which brought to an official close the i947-48 Echo year. 53 Ft. st, 7 X QNX ' fb ' A sw lflll XX ' 6948! DEBATE CLUB First Row, I to r-Nelson, Staisey, Holan, Benovitz, Village, Taper. Second Row-Miss Regesler, Grubishu, White, Schultz, Youhouse, Topley. Third Row-Smith, Huiuln, Lawrie, Gieuy, Inglnfield. FUTURE ORATORS DEBATE CLUB Corax, the ancient Sicilian speaker, said it, Aristotle, Greece's best, realized it, Cicero, the Roman orator, agreed with it, and Roosevelt reiterated it-that the power of speech and the prowess of argumentation are the strongest forces on the face of the earth. Yes, every important man in history knew the force and power of speech-men build and destroy empires with it. Our debaters, who are one of the finest little packages of positive and negative electrons that Duquesne has, have understood the power that effec- tive speech has to offer, and realizing that to speak effectively is an acquire- ment rather than a gift, they have become proficient in that most cogent form of speech, through their efforts in the debate club. The club offered various informal debates and discussions which proved very interesting and informative to all concerned. This year declamation and oratory, as well as debate were included for any of the members. During the latter part of the year, the team attended some tournaments, such as the one held in McKeesport on February I4. Those who constituted the varsity team were, Affirmative: Lloyd Giesy and Burt Lowrie. Negative: Earl Benovitz and Richard Holan. Duquesne also played host to a number of schools in this vicinity in debate contests. The club was, of course, handicapped throughout the year by a shortage of time which accounted for their lack of frequent and regular debates. The question which was discussed pro and con was, Resolved, That the Federal Government Should Require Arbitration of all labor disputes in basic American Industries. This year, the organization under the presidentship of Earl Benovitz, with Richard Holan as Secretary and Gloria Village as Vice President, thanks Miss Martha Regester, who has proved to be a praiseworthy coach. 54 ,- ff sg ' l rl UP AND COMING BANKERS YW! 49953, l l CASHIERS First Row, I to r-Caroihers, Sebssf, Vuchetich, Chisholm, Medulic, Mu- son, F. Sculese, R. Sculese. Second Row-Adamilis. Cmar, Novak Carrick, Ackley, Skulican, Korudi Stroud. Third Row-Carroll, Swanson, Gross, Phillips, Svirbely, Kovuc, Jurick. Fourlh Row-Hnrclerode, Johnson, Chrisloff, Tkocs, Flister. THE CASHIERS . The cashiers this year performed their work efficiently, under the guid- ance of Miss Ruth Meighen and Miss Eleanor Hrebenach. Every Tuesday afternoon they acted as Bank Tellers to help those who were depositing money into their School Savings accounts. Along with their regular Tuesday afternoon banking, this group of sophomores, juniors, and seniors was kept busy collecting money for the Echo subscriptions, handling the money for the Echo yearbook and collecting money for the movies which were shown to the student body during the second semester. Another duty the cashiers performed was that of selling single copies of the National Echo, a paper which is composed of articles taken from school papers from every part of the United States. Because of the excellent work the cashiers do for the school paper, each year they receive a free subscription to both the Echo and The National Echo and they are invited to attend the Echo picnic in May. Honors for a perfect banking record for the entire year, again go to Room 21, which this year, as in many previous years, has maintained a hun- dred percent average for the year. The head cashier this year was June Carothers. Her duties consisted mainly of counting all the money deposited on banking day and then finding the percentage for the whole school. This year, as is the custom, the head cashier was a member of the senior class. 55 GERMAN CLUB Curofhers, Shaw. Second ow- c wariz, Uhran. .M yy AMBAssAooRs or csoon WILL UNSER DEUTSCHER VEREIN Under the direction of Miss Esther Forrest, a very capable and pleasant supervisor, Unser Deutscher Verein lOur German Clubl which was organized in l94-4, has become one of the most interesting and enjoyable groups in Duquesne High School. The meetings usually opened with the singing of German songs with Edward Gross as the music director and Maxine Shaw as pianist. The re- mainder of the time was taken up in the discussion ot German authors. German was spoken at all of the meetings. The life histories ot Albrecht Durer and Hans Holbein were discussed. Joseph lnglefield was the speaker on the current events about Germany. The officers for this year were: President, Lloyd Giesy, Vice-President, Robert Smith, and Secretary, Pauline Tittinich. The club met once a month in Room 30 with no specific day for their meetings. A total of twenty-two boys and girls attended these meetings. 56 First Row, I In r-Miss Forest The Szuzs, Tiltinich, Giesy, R. S R 5 h W S th Wertheimer, Yuran, Kushner, St e Third Row-Yaslfo, Kolelur. Knil Gross, Shigo, Inglefield, Benavt Noi Pictured-Surcnovich, Voytko Sli? . 6,5 T X K 5.1. Vit skxyi-1 il gm., PANAMERICAN SOLIDARITY Am SPANISH CLUB During this year for the first time in the history of Duquesne High School, a Spanish Club was organized which was called Los Amigos de Espanol. This club operated very well by the students themselves under the guidance of Miss Forrest and Miss Harner, the Spanish teachers. The main purposes ofthe Spanish Club are to encourage greater interest in Spanish and to acquaint the students with the culture and customs of the Spanish Speaking world. Through a program at each meeting works of Spanish authors, and artists, the customs of Mexico, and Spanish songs were introduced to the group. Better Pan-American relations were emphasized. Mr. Gillespie, our superintendent, aided by showing a movie he had taken in Mexico. The Junior Spanish students and the Sophomores who are interested in Spanish were invited to see it. The movie not only aided us in becoming better acquainted with our Spanish neighbor but also caused many of us to resolve to help, in every way possible, the development of friendship between the two countries. The officers for this year were: president, Michael Palatis, vice-presi- dent, Richard Holan, and secretary, Nancy Terzo. We hope that next year's group will form as large a club and have as much enjoyment as we have had this year. - SPANISH CLUB First Row, I to r-Palatus, Terzo, Holon Second Row-Adamitis, Gavlik, lucas, Staisey, Bereznak, Rickard, Kovacs, Foremsxy, Medulic, Adams, Bauer. Third Row-Carroll, Kelly, Dukich Girman, Rosko, Drotar, Erickson, Iaper, Topley, Henry, Anderson. 1 Fourth Row-Miss Forrest, Repcik, Johnson, Haurilesko, Sundberg, Vel- osky, Causer, Carrick, Ackley, Ny- strom, Miss Harnar. Fifth Row-Liner, Curran, McNamee, Mrozelc, Shimkus. Floyd, McDaugaI, Beregi, Gaca, Milius, Foster. Sixth Row-Fontanesi, Oates, Sabolcik, Balaban, Charmo, Schorr, Vernon, Village, Bidulo, Farsthoffer, Micklos. Seventh Row-Onofrey. Smith, Murcek, Vesonder, Tapley. Chrestay, Dimi- duk, Liszka, Childers, Skalican, Zewe. Eighth Row-Simko, Zahorchak, Nagey, Caffari, Dvorznak, Furlong, Smith, Danko, Jacobs, Lesko, Hayes, Spang, Sirianni. 57 flixltlg X A INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE had ART CLUB The art classes, under the supervision of Miss Myrna Ashbaugh, were conducted in the art room of the Duquesne Junior High School. Due to Miss Ashbaugh's extensive schedule the enrollment of classes was restricted to titty students. The high school classes were conducted only during the fifth and sixth periods on Fridays, which helped limit the enrollment. ln contrast to Miss Wright's method of separating the classes into various divisions of art work Miss Ashbaugh permitted the students to do tree-lance work and com- plete any art project they desired. The art students selected their type of work and specialized in it throughout the term. The beautiful scenery for the Christmas play and the class play was done by Nick Dubic, Albert Greso, Alvin Fontanesi our prospective artists being aided by underclassmen helpers. For her indetatigable and admirable supervision in our emergency, Miss Myrna Ashbaugh is to be congratulated. ers, Furia, Cholfant. Gusser, Uhron. l i 5 8 ART ClUB First Row, I to r-Dickerson, Hays Topley, Wilson, Kostru, Koturos Cuba, Saba, Malloy, Kovolyok Bu dick. Second Row-Snyder, Stone, Johnson McNally, Druskovich, Kulic, Shoustor Bolog, Arena, Greone. Third Row-Miss Ashhaugh, Summerly Newman, Wright, Kotzur, V. Pow Fourth Row-March, Greso, Furlong FRENCH CLUB Firsl Row, I lo r-Kotchur, Belenski Morko, Siki, Levondosky, Jasek Culp, Svirbely, Flister, Second Row-Sulopek, Donko, Herder Hrebrenach, Ivos, Stikovoc, Grub ishn Lightner, Mrs. Annu B. Withers Third Row-Hrico, White, Benson Durik, Zimmerman, Jacobs, Stevens xi x KMARSAILLES BOUNDJ igllll X coMED1E FRANcAls A+a'v' Le Cercle Francais This yeor's Le Cercle Francais, directed by Miss Byers the first semester cmd Miss Stewart the second semester, proved both educational and entertaining. The purpose of the French Club is to help its members become accustomed to using conversational French. All conversations during the meetings were carried on in French unless the president gave someone per- mission to speak in English. The program of the first meeting of the French Club concerned the French author, Alexandre Dumas. Facts relating to his life were presented and songs were sung by the assembly under the direction of Serena Svirbely. A French-word game brought the meeting to an interesting termination. At the December meeting, a Christmas play, Silent Night, written and directed by Gloria Flister, was given. Serena Svirbely was the soloist. The junior French class were guests at this meeting. For the final meeting of the year the French Club held a party. The officers of the French Club were Gloria Flister, President, Sylvia Salopek, Vice-President, Dick Zimmerman, Secretary, and Verna Lightner, Treasurer. The four officers and Serena Svirbely composed the program Com- mittee. The other committees were: Membership Committee, Marie Grubisha and Martha Hrebrenach, Publicity Committee, Dolores Herder and Cath- erine lvas. The French Club showed their appreciation for Miss Byers by presenting her with a beautiful piece of luggage when she resigned from teaching at the end of the first semester. Miss Stewart replaced Miss Byers as French teacher and supervisor of Le Cercle Francais. 59 Mum .... THE PIANISTS Grateful recognition is made for our pian- ists, who offered their time and enthusiasm which has proved so indispensable in pre- paring our special programs as well as regular rehearsals. Particularly helpful were the contributions and worthy assistance of Betty Ann Culp, pianist for Mixed Octette and dismissal, Joan Danko for Girls' Ensemble and Sex- tette, Goldie Demes for Orchestra and Mixed Chorus, Dorothy Belenski for Jr.-Sr. Girls' Chorus, Elaine Mulhern and Loretta Bedont for Sophomore Girls' Chorus, Dick Zimmerman for Boys' Chorus, Grace Mary Horgas for dismissal. All were under the direction of Miss Maude Witherson. PIANISTS First Row, I to r-Betty Ann Culp, Elaine, Mulhern, Dolores Wilson, Dorothy Belenski, Grace Mary Horgas. Second Row - Lorena Bedont, Joan Dunlro, Dick Zimmerman, Elvira Velosky, Goldie Demus, Miss Maude Witherson. ENSEMBLE First Row, I io r-Carothers, Knichur, Belenski, Culp, Demes, Chisholm, Sculese. Second Row-Danko, Mantich, Shaw, Henry, Thomas, Goydich, Miss Witherson. THE GIRLS' ENSEMBLE For the first time in several years, the Ensemble entertained outside of the school. The Catholic Daughters of America asked the girls to sing for their Christmas party. There the girls were attired in pastel gowns. They sang three numbers, which were later sung in chapel, for the Christ- mas Program. The repertoire consisted of White Christmas by lrving Berlin, The Shepherd's Christmas, and We Wish You A Merry Christmas. Other songs which they rehearsed were, Ave Maria, Smoke Gets ln Your Eyes, The Three Little Maids, and Top o' the Mornin. The Accompanist was Joan Danko. OCTETTE The Octette, under the very capable supervision of Miss Maude I. Witherson, consisted of four different couplets of voices, The soprano part was held by Joan Farley and Serena Svirbely, the alto by Gloria Flister and Lucy Carrick, the tenor by Edward Gross and Dick Zimmerman, the bass by George White and Joe Ingle- field. The Octette, although it has not experienced a very busy year in the line of public performance, has experienced a beneficial one. On the Tuesday before the Christmas holidays were to begin, a program, in which the Octette participated, was presented before the student body. The songs sung by the Octette were: Angels We Have Heard On High -an old French Air, Gesu Bambino by Pietro Yon and Fred- erick Martens, Glory Be to Go in Heaven --an old French Carol arranged by Francis W. Snow. After the Christmas festivities had come and gone the Octette settled down to its usual Thursday and Friday practices. Miss Witherson selected various songs which the Octette included in its repertoire, namely, Will You Remember by Romberg, Ma- dame Jeanette by Alan Murray, l Love Life by Mana-Zucca, Song of Love by Romberg, The Small Town Band by Noble Cain. SPIRITUAL SINGERS THE SEXTET The Sextet, better known as the Spiritual Singers is a comparatively new group in high school, since this was their second year as organized singers. The group is composed of entirely new members: Elsie Coles and Ernestine Stanley, soprano, Doris Dickerson and Verna Lightner, second soprano, Daisy Nelson and Martha Floyd, alto. Under the capable supervision of Miss Maude I. Witherson they made their debut at the Christmas program, December 23, singing Go Tell It on the Mountain and Christ the Holy Child with Elsie Coles as semi-soloist in the latter song, Because diligent practice makes perfection, the singers had to use their own time to prepare their pro- grams. Remaining after school on Thursdays, report- ing at school on Saturdays, and arriving early at school, provided their only practice. This praiseworthy spirit in their work was reflected in their singing. Fine music is always appreciated by high school students and the public alike, so it is not surprising that a performance by the Spiritual Singers is always popular when entertainment and inspiration are re- quired, THE OCTETTE First Row, I to r-Joan Farley, Serena Svirbely, Gloria Flister, Lucy Corvick, George White, Miss Witherson, Betty Ann Culp. Second Row-Dick Zimmerman, Edward Gross, Joe lnglefield. SPIRITUAL SINGERS Left to Right-Daisy Nelson, Ernestine Stanley, Joan Danku, Miss Wither- son, Verna lightner, Doris Dicker- son, Elsie Coles, Martha Floyd. K NFJFM X Af, GW' X5 4, f , tml! MUSIC HATH CHARM AM A brightly lighted football fieldl An eager crowdl Eight fast stepping, high strutting majorettesl The strains of March, March, On Down The Field l What better introduction could be given to the Duquesne High School Band? The band, drum major and majorettes, under the capable direction of Mr. Carl Thalheimer and Mr. Ted Lamb, provided excellent entertainment at various occasions. Besides performing at all home games at the Athletic Field, the band also accompanied the team to the out-of-town tilts. ln addi- tion, they marched in the l-lallowe'en parade, Soap Box Derby parade and participated in many other activities. The band certainly believed in the old adage, Practice Makes Per- fect. Regular practice sessions were held on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, in the high school auditorium. Besides the usual marches, the band also perfected many popular pieces, to which the majorettes did interesting dance routines, A note of color was added by the bright, new, red and white uniforms worn by the band. When the band agreed to march at the lronmen games, little did they dream that they would be rewarded with beautiful red sweaters, which they truly deserved! We would like to take this opportunity to offer our congratulations to all the members of the Band for their splendid performances. lt has certainly been a job well done! ILWJ- . ' .. BAND ley. Third Row-G. White, W. Smith, Dro tar, Henry, Vernon, Johnson, Sachko Sullivan, Childers, Dzorznak. Fourth Row-Mr. Thalheimer, Motuch Linden, Henry, Mr. Mellon. ierlund, D. D. Mellon, Harvey, Rage Raock. Sixth Row-Weinstein, Schulte, Liszko Giesy, Shigo, Hutala, Vogtko, Lesko 62 First Row, l ?o r-Brown, Renolds, Stone, Sorrirk, B. Mellon, Miklos, Adomitis, Carrick, Bedont, R. White. Second Row-D. White, Carothers, Marko, Carroll, Adams, Vosilisin, Anderson, Nystrom, Summerly, Stan- r 1 Johnson, Dubyak, Flanagan, Mc- Fifth Row-Johnson, Surranovich, Wes- Gachema ew f f-lil. . i g .of ' ON TO THE PHILHARMONIC Z 1.1403 All the world loves a melody is an expression which cannot be dis- puted. Whether it be sweet, heavenly music or hot Jazz the Duquesne High School Orchestra is capable of producing the melody to perfection. Due to the unfortunate accident of Miss Maude l. Witherson the direction of the Orchestra was taken over by Mr. Thalheimer. The Orchestra this year was composed of thirty members, most of whom were seniors. The pianist, Goldie Demes, was the only member who played for the Christmas Play but the whole Orchestra performed for the Senior Class Play and for Class Night. These were the only performances held by the Orchestra due to its director's accident. The members have resolved to double their efforts next year to retaliate for this lack of music in l9-48. ORCHESTRA First Row, I to r-Adumitis, Spiroff, Re nolds St n Sorick V r o y , o e, , e n n, Demes, Topolyan, Carrick, Skalicky, Kapso. Second Row - C. Bedunt, Smith, G. White, Hric-a, Mellon, L. Bedont Chormon, Sopko, R. White, Spunitz, Miss Witherson. Third Row-Lesko, Suropean, Benovitz, Shiga, Sullivan, Dubyuk, Henry, Kish, Brooks. 63 5 . x Gkuma tri X 1 S 'V .ff METROPOLITAN PROSPECTS l 2 1948 MIXED CHORUS This yeor's Mixed Chorus has indeed upheld the treasured title as the most select group of the high school musical department. In its excellent though not extensive repertoire were Ballad for Americans, by Earl Robinson, John La Touche and Fred Waring's arrangement of Twas the Night Before Christmas, a medley of Victor Herbert selections, and Song of Man by Gilbert Purcell and Richard Kountz. The group was comprised of sixty-five members under the untiring supervision of Miss Maude I. Witherson and accompanied by Goldie Demes. This chorus thrilled many listeners by its performance of Ballad for Americans, with George White as soloist. The chorus was indeed rewarded for its hours of work by the enthusiasm with which both the student body and the public received its performance of Twas the Night Before Christmas. A considerable amount of time was spent studying the medley of Victor Herbert selec- tions and Song of Man. The medley consisted of Because You're You, When You're Away, l Can't Do the Sum, l'm Falling In Love With Someone, Gypsy Love Song, Italian Street Song, Kiss Me Again, and The Irish Have A Great Day Tonight. It is almost impossible to imagine a life without music, for musical scales and poetic phrases really constitute the backbone of a nation. Thus, the students cannot imagine school without the Mixed Chorus. One may readily say that the future of America lies in song. JUNIOR-SENIOR GIRLS' CHORUS The Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus, under the direction of Miss Maude I. Witherson con- sisted of twenty-four seniors and fifty-two juniors. The members of this chorus worked very hard this year in an attempt to reach a suc- cessful goal. Certainly this goal has been attained. The parts were well balanced and their voices blended harmoniously. The following selections in this Year's repertoire were Now Breaks The Dawn by Saint-sains, Silent Sea by Neidlingerg Holy City by Steven Adams, Allah's Holiday by Freml, and LoveIy Things by Klemm. The pianist this year was Dorothy Belenski. From this chorus Miss Witherson selected three girls for the Ensemble. They were Goldie Demes and Shirley Chisholm, juniors, and Frances Scalese, a senior. SOPHOMORE GIRLS' CHORUS The Sophomore Girls' Chorus was directed by Miss Maude Witherson until she was injured in an accident early in January. Miss Ruth Seltman assumed Miss Witherson's duties temporarily in addition to her regular duties at the Libengood School. The Sophomore Girls' Chorus consisted of eighty-four voices. The girls practiced each Wednesday morning and learned many beautiful songs, among which were the spiritual, Lift Thine Eyes by Mendelssohng The River Sings Its Song by Klemmg Jeannette in her Garden, The Orchestra Song, and The Mexican Serenade. Many of these girls had been in the Girls' Chorus or the Mixed Chorus in Junior High School last year. They hope to participate in at least one of the choral groups open to juniors during the coming year. The accompanists for the year were Loretta Bedont and Elaine Mulhern. A flute solo was played by Dorothy Stone for The River Sings Its Song, These girls from several different racial groups and creeds blended their voices together in their appreciation of fine music. 64 MIXED CHORUS First Row, I to r-Miss Witherson, Lo- zor, Culp, Schultz, Flister, Svirbely, Farle Kotchur Belinski Henr, Yr Y Lenhart. ' I Second Row-Demes, Falvo, Polifko, Mantich, Cherberko, Grofik, Gins- more, Daugherty, Erickson, Schorr, Curothers. Third Row - Schorr, Oates, Lucas Shaw, Stanley, McDougIe, Clagetti Suzick, Goydich, Morch. Fourth Row-Murcek, Topley, Nystrom, Danko, MacNamee, Thomas, Maurer, Betzner, Spang, Martinez. Fifth Row-Terza, Flanigon, White, Hrico, Prokenpek, Schoderbek, Sur- vanski, Inglefield. Sixth Row-Hatala, Zimmerman, Smith, Mellon, Gesner, Weinstein, Harvey. Seventh Raw-Suranovich, Voivoda, Lowrie, Gross, McCrumb, Airhart, Benson, Lesko. JUNIOR-SENIOR GIRLS' CHORUS First Row, I to r-Scolese, Topolyan, Loya, Levondosky, Ciski, Dunlap, Horvat, Anischenk-o, Coffman, Davies, Beichko, Maracin. Second Row-Esseny, Kapse, Herder, Lucas, Szucs, Horclerode, Vuchetick, Opilowsky, Ignot, Stroud, Dickerson. Third Row-Sorrick, Steimer, Ivas, Hrebenach, Tittnich, Carek, Cepietz, Dickerson, Pierson, Jurick, Zozom. Fourth Row-Johnson, Haurilesko, Ten- drick, Krotos, Anderson, Long, Floyd, Buddeck, Arena, Anischenko, Miss Witherson. Fifth Row-Tasevich, Nelson, Staisy, Kelly, Kenny, Bedont, Beregi, Soho, Flowers. Sixth Row-Demes, Surgent, Chisholm, Olexo, Cusick, James, McNally. Seventh Raw-Gonxak, Schulte, Vislay, Vernon, Hamilton, Stein, Finnin, Kushnir, Kisasic, Klein, Chistoff. SOPHOMORE GIRLS' CHORUS First Row, I to r-Kowallis, Yoder, Keminy, Stone, Ellis, Boyer, Kash, Bonchunsky, Totin, Lawson, Mc- Dougal, Scalese. Second Row-Schoming, Hays, Topley, Jacobs, Bedont, Martin, Sheba, Brooks, Koposko, Kaleta, Lizanov, Shaffer. Third Row-Spiroff, Schuster, Hurcle- rode, Capristo, Stewart, Roholy, Benedict, Chorman, Harbula, L. Powers, W. Powers, Stapf. Fourth Row-Snyder, Carr, Stikovac, Ivaska, Povuchak, Ashbaugh, Furia, Lucas, Kosko, Huszinko, Green, Sebest. Fifth Row-Miss Witherson, Sinai, Stys, Kotoras, Schmidt, Carey, V. Powers, Wilson, Mulhern, Malloy, Pezek. Sixth Raw-Brachko, Kelley, Turlik, Draskovich, K-atxur, Summerly, Nee, Valiquette, Kliest, Gross. Seventh Row-Hope, Kushnir, Klots, Novak, Bekich, Wright, McNally, Lalaeff, Rago, Petroua, Stonkovich, Engleman. 'X , ritz. jj , . ' A 5: ir. .f INFORMATION PLEASE l Starting on its second year of existence, the Student Guidance Counsel can boast of being one of Duquesne High School's most active organizations. This was made possible by the patient and tireless efforts of our Vocational Counselor, Miss Regester. But, of course, no one wished to see Miss Regester do all this work alone so two representatives from each of the Senior rooms were chosen. From this group Lois Erickson was elected Chairman to help Miss Regester in all the details concerning the programs she planned. Each Monday during the sev- enth period, the representatives attended meetings which were held in the guidance room. Here vocational and educational problems of the seniors were discussed. The representatives in turn carried this information to their respective rooms. During Career Week posters displaying the various branches of occu- pations were made. Too, each senior room had on display the occupational scrapbook prepared by the room committee. Room 24 is also a lending library where school catalogues, monographs, occupational briefs, abstracts, and many books may be borrowed. Such books as Planning Your Career, How To Get A Job, How To Choose An Occu- potion, furnish good reading material for the person interested in planning his future. And, although we, the representatives leave, we can with confi- dence, tell our underclassmen that Miss Regester will be in Room 24 next year to assist you in any way possible. VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE First Row, l lo r-Velosky, Ackley, Adams, Erickson, Horgas, Sabo. Second Raw-Sabolcik, Salapek, Her- der, Milius, Weber, Thomas, Svir- bely. Third Row-Miss Martha Regular, Chrestay, Zimmerman, Gallagher, Holan. 66 Sit? J c enamel! f 'N Ityq? fl OUR OWN UNITED NATIONS he The Student Council has just completed its second year as an organized society in Duquesne High School. This Council was organized under the leadership of Mr. Clarence Greenway, faculty adviser, and Mr. Ray Y. Henry, our high school principal, Pupils in each home-room elected a president and secretary during the month of November I946. These elected representatives of home rooms assembled in room I7, the official meeting place of Student Council, to elect officers. The four officers elected were: President, Joseph Inglefield, Vice President, Alex Shigo, Secretary, Bonnie Causer, Treasurer, Nancy Lucas. The term of office is two years. The Student Council was formed to regulate and participate in the administration of the extra-curricular school activities. The selection of a standard class ring for the graduating class represented one of the more important decisions of the Council. Albert Greco and Charles Lesko submitted the winning ring's design. Both boys are in the I948 graduating class. The Student Council took complete charge of all the dances during the I947-48 school year. There was a dance for every holiday and during football season the gymnasium was open for dancing after each home game. However, the dances were limited during basketball season. The Student Council Dance Committee made all of the arrangements for the Senior Pram which was held May 7 in the Duquesne High School gymnasium. Baron Elliot was contracted for the occasion. All council members ushered for Parent's Day. The junior and the sophomore members served as ushers for the Graduation Exercises. During football season, programs were sold by the Student Council. The profits will be used for a handbook which is to contain the Constitution of the Student Council and helpful hints for all students. As previously stated, the main purpose of the Student Council is to represent the student body in all extra-curricular activities, and to make Duquesne High School a better school. All the students and members of the faculty have co-operated in helping to make this organization a success. STUDENT COUNCIL First Row, I to r-Inglefisld, Lucas Mr. Greenway, Cuuser, Shigo. chunsky, Davies, Voivodu, Kilen Terzu, Skallcan. Third Row-Adams, Weber, Siewurf Dorman, Bumford, Kushner, Velosky Sleimer. bek, Grandineitu, Modem, Maurer Weinstein, Revak. Fifth Row-Stevens, Flanigan, Chresluy Westerlund. 67 Second Row-Pavuchak, Subolcik, Bun- Fourth Row-Clark, Sacltko, Schoder- r 1 SAFETY SQUAD First Row, I to r - Kenneth Yeager, Alvin Keene, Thomas Whitney, Ralph White, Andrew Gougler, Adrian Scott. Second Row-Richard Domus, Carl Domus, William Andre, Ronald loop, John Ondrey, Robert Ve- sander. Third Row - Edward Durick, Robert Jansick, Mr. Henry, William Merisko, John Bagley. l Sw. , . Xlkxl DG . SECURITY couNcn. zonal' The safety squad is the police force of the school. This organization always has its members on duty at dismissal to see that students do keep on the walks. This group consists of twelve boys, sophomore, juniors and seniors. Like any well organized group, it has its officers, consisting of the captain, Robert Vesonder and lieutenants, William Andre and William Merisko. This group as any police force has the power to place a person under arrest and to bring the accused into the office before the judge lMr. Henryl. This year's students, fortunately have necessitated no disciplinary action, therefore the power of arrest has gone unused. The prime purpose of the safety squad is to prevent accidents. lt has performed this service creditably. There has not been one accident on the school premises this year which could have been prevented by the safety squad. 68 I lo r-R. White, Bedonf, ek Demes, Vernon, B. Mellon, Mkl Srulese. S d R w-Lesko, G. White, lisku, EI t Tiftinizh, Johnson, D. Mellon, Dubyuk. Th d R -Westerlund, Shigo, Giosy, B I M M II H y Ch'I do Ksh. SERENADERS , r. een, am, u- . vw Sling KXXQW, yi Disk Jocicies DELIGHT ww A948 Soft lights, a crowded floor and sweet music. Sounds wonderful, doesn't it? The soft lights and the crowd on the dance floor can't be guaranteed but as to the music, why that's easy! It's the one and only Mellon's Serenaders! The Serenaders were organized in l932. Yes, even in those days, they were furnishing the music for those dreamy dances. Under the capable direc- tion of D. Duane Mellon, they have played, not only for dances this year, but also on WEDO in October, for chapel exercises, and for the annual Mellon's Minstrels on February 26 and 27. Profits were used for the maintenance of the Duquesne Boy Scout Camp at Laurel Mountain. The Serenaders this year welcomed Frances Scalese, who played the accordion, Goldie Demes, the piano, John Sullivan, the trumpet, Ralph White, the base horn and Albert Matych, the trombone. Although new members have been added, there will be fifteen of the Serenaders graduating. These include Charles Lesko and Vivian Vernon, trom- bones, John Dubyak, Herschel Childers and Albert Liska, trumpets, Lloyd Giesy and Alex Shiga, saxophones, Lucy Carrick, clarinet, Thomas Morris, guitar, Earl Benovitz and George White, violins, Frances Scalese, accordion, Joan Danko, piano and the vocal trio, The Mellow-ettes, Gloria Flister, Lucy Carrick, and Pauline Tittinich. Despite the fact that many of the Serenaders will be leaving, it goes without saying that those of the coming years will live up to the high stand- ard set by their predecessors. 69 X flat N W x N12 Boyd' Gfuvzwl j l' X ,X , X lx2XQli,7 . WORLD WIDE PASTIME n,l?,li The members of the Boys' Chorus have enioyed a very pleasurable year under the competent direction of Miss Maude Witherson. The chorus con- sisted of select voices from the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. Their repertoire of interesting songs includes: Yo Heave Ho -By Zamesuick Jolly Roger -By Chudleigh-Candish Lord's Prayer -By Mallotte Brothers Sing On! --by Howard McKinsey Although the chorus made no public appearance they profited greatly by singing together. The success of the season was hampered somewhat by the absence of Miss Witherson in the latter half of the year. The accompanist for this year was Dick Zimmerman. BOYS' CHORUS Survunsky, Martinez, Hurt. Z'mmerman, lowrin, Jones, Hill Weinstein, Sudzina, Spong. Fourth Row-Shore. Sutchko, Mayer Hayes, Gross, Maguschak, Junsik Sopko. Fifth Row-Andrechak, Kohler, Harvey Johnson, Broun, Andre, lesko. Sixth Row-Madoyu, Kenny, Airhart Benson, Eumpcs, Holan, Ponsock. 70 First Row, I to r-White, Tsrza, Hrico, Prokenpick, Shroderbeck, Maurer, Betzner, Inglefield, Miss Witherson. Second Row-Gougler, Oaies, Murcak, Flanagan, Gross, Smith, Surunovich, Third Row-Keene, Hntula, Voivoda, 1 1 COLLEGE INTEREST GROUP Miss Regester, Ackley. Flister, Taper, Rickard, Culp, Belin sky, Farley, Village, Lightner. Causer, Nystrom, Stikovac, Grubisha E. Skalican, Rutkowsky, Murcek. Fourth Row-Holan, W. Smith Schwartz, White, Koletar, lowrie ran, Fontanese. Fifth Row-Shiga, Onefrey, Gross Denne, A. Skalican, Hatala, Zewe Zimmerman, Hrico, Giesy, Durik Jacobs, Gallagher, Benevitz, Mlklos Topley, Chrestay, Dimiduk. VZ f, fx, KNOWLEDGE INCENTIVE saia Should I go to college? If so, to a large school or a small one? What will the expenses be? These are some of the questions which were discussed and onswered this year by the members of the College Interest Group. This group had as its capable leader, Miss Martha Regester. Under her direction the Program Committee conducted interesting and instructive meetings designed to help the prospective college student plan his future education. Representa- tives of Carnegie Tech, Ohio Wesleyan, Baldwin-Wallace, and Washington and Jefferson spoke to the group about current college conditions at their own and other institutions and of the prospects for future students. At one meeting ten local college students told of their respective colleges, the courses offered, the approximate expenses, social life, and other interesting facts. Two members of the group, Marie Grubisho and Eorl Benovitz, who had attended summer sessions at Allegheny College and Northwestern University, respectively, related their experiences. College education will prepare today's youth to take their places in the world of the future as useful, intelligent citizens. lt will equip them to be more discerning voters and better citizens of the United States-and of the world. This yeor's officers were Lucy Carrick, President, Joe lnglefield, Secre- tary and Shirley Ackley, Chairman of the Program Committee. The Program Committee was composed of Marie Grubisha, Gloria Village, Edward Gross, Martin Murcek, Bernord Miklos, and Thomas Curran. '71 First Row, I to r-Inglefield, Carrick, Second Row-Velosky, Staisey, Dratar, Third Row-Clark, Schorr, Carlson, 1 R. Smith, Wertheimer, Simko, Cur- N.. i A ..,.. 'P' mm D fi px QE . I A , Y ...W Lf ,g -fi , 6,1 ,gay Q, fs: 4' s ,QMQSSQX I ! N-w?1g N v ike'si'Q1s2 sis ff - --fs: A lm , . -' N ? x, Q ti I U 1' I sf kv -s f Q D 1' ,,w 3 as Y digg fab,-15' ff! If fi M- Wav Q 1 . . YL., , M ' fix L. , i 3' 1 ,T , 13 ,f Wi-af, 2 X .,x 2-x 'L it Q , a J .Qx l wghi I 1 2? if Q, EQQ if 512,15 ii 'P D X Y ff' W A W., If , F , - ' jf. 5 Lv , ,. ,..,,A.,, .. ,. VV X 2 -, V4 in, , :W W , , W in we 3 X A .fs Q if we fr A rf 5 ' Q fi 9 ' D- , b 32 J wi 1 V ' . I' A 5 r,,.V 3 -K L A 1 1 . K - l , , gif 'Q . ' W Y Q 3 V' Q Q . ff ' :., v -.3 i J A. . M A ' K 'Q , 0 . M A,,. . Q 4, .- ,. Q ,. me Lmkk . ,' f W ,A ' LM f A QLMQL ,. 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Nicholas Dubic was in charge of stage properties, Richard Zimmerman handled publicity, and Gabriel Hrico served as ticket chairman. Our Hearts Were Young and Guy Seated, I to r-Carrick, Ber1ovitz,.Fur- Iey, Hatala, Sverbely, Gresy, Fllster. Second Row-Goullrisha, Goydirh, Mro- zek, Shigo, i nge, Culp, Taper. Third Row-liuka, Holan, lowrie, White. The Mellon Minstrels ol 48 The l4th annual production of Mellon's Minstrels was one of the best, if not the best show, ever presented before the junior and senior high school pupils and for the public on February 26 and 27, l948. The minstrel with a cast of l75 persons under the capable direction and production of Mr. D. Duane Mellon, was decked throughout with hilarious jokes, accomplished acro- batics, brilliant dancing, beautiful singing, extraordinary accompaniment of Mellon's Serenaders and amusing antics. The end men including William Ondechek, Joseph lnglefield, Steve Seranovich, D. Duane Mellon, Jr., Bert Lowrie, and Wil- liam Smith kept the audiences in stitches. lContinued on page 93l Q 2 wr Ld? Wm if WE MARCH THROUGH ATHLETIC EVENTS ln our high school anyone who will may go out for athletics. One of the greatest assets ot an ath- lete is his desire to play a clean, fair game. The winning always brings joy and satisfaction but to lose in a fair game is characteristic of our Amer- ican democratic auality of taking it on the chin. A school is no better than the people who represent it, and one of the best criteria for a school is its athletic team, ln Duquesne High School vve strive, to live up to, yes, to even make higher standards by practicing good, clean sportsmanship at all times. - ' jj X X N xv-f I f xilxlm ff ll , M 'T 4,0017 J d Wk ,1f,-ff, ,XM II I I ttyfx A A 'X lf f X215 ,f Q WTR Mtg, Z6 JE 1948 11 THE AMERICAN SPORT '1 'i' First Row, I to r-Mr. Swirbul, Mr. Donalli, Sloss, Schulte, W. Branik, M. Branik, Nassida, Rasp, Barnyak, Hlad, Vogt, A. Daniels, Washington, Russo, Maurer, Mr. Parker, Mr. Radvansky. Second Row-Flannigan, Oates, Selznik, Hamar, Ragan, Ballaugh, Robison, Gedman, C. Daniels, Byrd, Hill, Westerlund, Cmar, Sopko, Kreulzer, Malloy, Ashcom. Third Row-Uhren, Pencoske, Popoias, Furlong, Gardner, Soffer, Schoderbek, Dubyak, Fulmak, Dittman, McCrumb, Duleba, M. Sudsina, Gibs, Monaghan, Satchko, Wilkinson, Kenney, Vesonder, Stoiokavich, D. Sudsina. OUR FOOTBALL TEAM Although our team was not of champion- ship calibre this year, it nevertheless was a typical Duquesne team, hard fighting and with that never-say-die spirit. lf the will to win were all that was needed, we would have been undefeated all year. With only two holdovers from last year's championship team, it was too much to expect of a stand- out team with nine inexperienced players. The class of '48 tips its hat to Mr. Donelli, coach, and Mr. Parker, his assistant for a job well done. The team's record for the past season was 3 lost. lt lost to McKeesport by a l2-O score. This is noteworthy because McKeesport was undefeated in sectional play. Munhall, which also defeated Duquesne, had only one blemish on its record, a defeat by Har- Brack, which went to finals in W.P.l.A.L. competition. So all in all the team fared well considering the competition met. This year's team was paced by Mike Minners Hlad and George Byrd at the terminals, Andy Washington and Bill Bra- nick as the tackles, Earl Westerlund and Charles Daniels as the guards and Frank Nassida at center. The backfield was com- posed of Davey Maurer at quarterback, Ray Vogt and Scag Connolley at the halves, and Porky Furlong at fullback. Other prominent members of the team were Jack Arashinko and Mike Branick who saw a lot of action, Pat Gedman who played both halfback and quarterback and was a whale of a passer and Algie Daniels a halfback and fullback who was the streak of greased lightning of the gridiron. Other less prom- inent members were Lucius Williams, soph- omore reserve end, and Flukes Flanigan, another reserve end. Andy Washington was the really out- standing player on the team. He was se- lected on the Daily News All District team. He was also named on the All W.P.l.A.L. team and was voted the outstanding line- man in the district. Mike Hlad, stellar end, was named on the All District Team. Ray Vogt was 2nd team on the All District Team, but those in the know claim he was the hardest runner in the Valley. We, the students of Duquesne High, sin- cerely thank the football team for repre- senting our school so admirably in inter- scholastic competition. 'V-M. -U , ,iw X, 'ai ,S , fx, L4,,, 1 x awk - f- , Af ,, .z i i 11 + ' ' ' ' I ,. -,ay -M --1- A .E as A W. .E -rv qu .ff f , - ..u,,:,. is V' Y 'LV 247,15 -A-13 ' V av, IW ,,L ,,.. f 3,1 I , M ig , ,f W A, I , - Sfgggiitgzf- ,Q . 1,7 A, K f , i f 4 ,Q ' ' , ...,A .,.. , MEQZQE ' A QYYS gi' - Q. . Z' , mw S. J al: if 1 S 'fi gf ss Q J ,- 4 .. f, wg, Q S J iii was Qaicfhan Slafzd it SEASON'S RECORD Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne NASSIDA HLAD ZELZNAK WESTERLUND 37 O 25 20 I4 O O 6 I4 I4 South Fayette O Munhall 14 Braddock O Cannonsburg O Charleroi 13 Scott 6 Mc:Keesport I4 Homestead 6 Redstone 6 Clairton 6 sl? C. DANIELS BALLOGH B. BRANIK GEDMAN 35 35 1 B .... ir C 1 0 GY. F sf Ro I Do Nassldu By d, Pace ha Hays, Washington, Keene, K I Second Row-Dobrunsky, M. Branik, Zewe, Toth, Duleba, Hlad, Bornyak. Third Row-Beria, B. Branik, Mr. Lemmer, Benson. Sw f7 2 Y.'L-IN-'Xi . 4 K- Hx l I ,,,, , V . 1' In M XFQXI? 'W Mani! SEASON'S RESULTS Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Duquesne Irwin Irwin Charleroi N. Braddock lScottl Aliquippa Butler N. Braddock lScottl Dormont Farrell McKeesport Cla i rton Donora Monongalfmela Munlwall Homestead New Castle Mclieesport C la i rton Donora Monongahela Munhall Homestead WONI7 LOST5 77.37fKm The Basketball Team The basketball team coached by Mr. Will- iam Lemmer showed a fairly good record this year. At the time this article was writ- ten the team showed a record of twelve wins and four setbacks. However, they had won four league games and lost two. The two losses came at the hands of McKeesport and Homestead respectively. The starting quintet that Coach Lemmer sent to lrwin to represent the Dukes con- sisted of Carl Sneak Pacacha and Frank Nassida at forwards, Howard Jaggers Keene at the center post and Andy Wash- ington teaming up with George Byrd at the guard positions. The team failed to click as well as it should so the coach started to ,uggle around and finally came up with a very flashy and capable team. By replacing Frank Nassida by Olen Skip Hays and substituting Conrad Coke Kolar for Byrd, the Dukes planned to represent their school with a better team. They then had a mathe- matical chance to win the Section. Being in third place with four up and two down. Behind Homestead's 5 to l, while McKees- port is sitting on top without a sectional defeat. The Dukes are led by the sharpshooting of Carl Pacacha, with Skip Hays and Coke Kolar also finding a good eye for the bas- ket. The rebound work was done by Andy Washington and Jaggers Keene. The substitutes included the Branik brothers, lBill and Mikel, Don Toth, George Byrd, Frank Nassida, Ted Benson, Bob Dobransky, Mike Minners Hlad, Jim Zewe, and Frank Puncho Deleba. The hope for the future, though, is in the sophomore team. The Cheerleaders As we begin to take possession of, Our World of tomorrow, we shall always re- member the good old , Ra-ra-ra, Sis boom ba, days. However, there are six people in school who will remember them longer and more vividly than the rest. Naturally they are the six cheerleaders who cheered at every football game of the season, regard- less of the place, the time or the weather. You would also have been certain to see them at any basketball game where they were permitted to cheer. This year's cheering squad consisted of four girls, Beatrice Perrick, Theresa Krotas, 7eacfxm of aah Joan Voivoda and Jean Lengyel, and two boys, Richard Holan, and David Kahler. Our cheerleaders believed in the old adage that variety is the spice of life, and that is one of the reasons they introduced to senior high the largest number ever used previously in one year. Along with introduc- ing new cheers to Duquesne this year's cheerleaders also had the distinction of be- ing the first to be elected for the iob by popular vote of the students. As this year drew to a close Jean Lengyel and Richard Holan started, with the rest of the seniors, on the road toward, Our World, but they extended hope for success to the two who will replace them and to the four whom they leave behind. The Majoreltes The time is three o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The place is the high school audi- torium. As we enter this unique scene we find eight smiling girls who very successfully play the role of the Duquesne High School Majorettes. They are practicing their twirls, dance routines, and marches to the fine music of the high school band. We find that they are preparing for an important football game. Oh, look over there! Donna and Mar- gie are going over some dance routines while June and Phyllis practice back bends. Back there in the corner Emilene and Dolly are creating new dance steps while Janet and Audrey practice their high strutting up and down the aisles. These girls all of whom are seniors are well deserving of glorious praises for they have worked diligently to contribute to the high school band's renown and also to earn the reputation of a splendid squad of majorettes. These eight girls and the drum majorette are under the supervision of Mr. Lamb who has given them a great deal of his time and effort to produce their keen formations. Marianne Summerly, who is our drum majorette, has performed her task very well. The majorettes take part not only in foot- ball games but also in Mellon's Minstrels and they have led the band in many par- ades. Another achievement of theirs is twirling and dancing at our home basketball games. June Carothers, Margie Marko, Donna Adams, and Janet Nystrom have taken part in many of these games. All in all the majorettes are to be com- mended for their undefatigable work. SFJIWLG of fnffaence F. NASSIDA H. KEENE O.H AYS G. BYRD A. WASHINGTON 90 C. PACACHA C. KOLAR x,, x 1 sf mQ,:gw,' 1- 28 9, 1 1 J c fig if W f 5 'I f Q ' V ,fa W -fri Q 'I wi f M 1 w k is 5 if: if , Q 51584 ww, ? s w f f L. ff W ff, X R9 , 1 he LL' l 1' 1.'m '::1-1....,,1-N K Q fl? ,W f SWIMMING TEAM First Row, I to r-Sudzinu, J. Hon, E Voionovich, W. Hart, W. Voionovich McCarty, Forsihoffer. ney, ross, as , , 1 wich, Curran, Bauer, E. Oates. SWIMMING TEAM Our swimming team, under the capable tutelage of Mr. John Crane, made a creditable showing, through the brilliancy of a few performers, al- though the team was unable to win a regularly scheduled meet. The outstanding member from the standpoint of points was Eli Vojono- vich. Eli was not only the sparkplug of the Duquesne team, but was one of the best lOO yard free style men in the state, placing first in W.P.l.A.L. IOO yard free style and fifth in the State meet. Richard Oates, another senior, was an excellent man to have around in time of need. He raced in the 40 yard free style and was a member of the relay team. Other notable senior swimmers were George Forsthoffer, who raced in the 220 yard free style, Tom Curran, who was a member of the relay team, and Ed Gross, who was a member of the relay team also, but handled the div- ing for the team. The outlook for the team is much brighter for the coming years, with several promising youngsters coming up from the grades. We, the members of the senior class, although regretful not to have a championship team, certainly wish future teams may bring glory to Duquesne. 92 Second Row-Mr. Crane, Mereek, Ken- G F ter R. Oates S0o'u SENIOR DRAMATICS The lights diml The play beginsl The Christmas Carol presented by the Dramatic Club of '48 was indeed every- thing Dickens intended it to be-and more. The characters now were not made of paper and print but became live, moving, flesh and blood people. Cynical, miserly, Scrooge stormed about and shouted his un- forgettable Bah, Humbugl The waifs, in their ragged clothing, once again sang their Christmas Carols into the unheeding ears of Ebenezer Scrooge. Carefree Fred tried unsuccessfully to break down the wall of indifference and hate which his uncle, Scrooge, had built around himself. The spirit of Jacob Marley came to advise old Scrooge to mend his selfish ways or to suffer the consequences as he himself now was doing. f5 Into this atmosphere of gloom, a hypo- dermic of gaity and mischief was injected. The hypo was wielded by none other than the three mischievous sprites. These three rascals certainly showed Scrooge a thing or two-himself and his sister when they were both young, the gay Fezziwig party and the humble home of his poor clerk Bob Cratchet. Since Christmas is a time for good will, even old Ebenezer finally saw how wrong his attitude about life had been and became a new, kind Ebenezer Scrooge. The scenery used in the play added that extra bit of realism, of gaity and of beauty which bound the play and the actors to- gether and made them one. 1 Q Wfsilii- g 'xp tee - ffh ,.i i! MELLON'S MINSTRELS lContinued from page Sl l The program included singing by Grace Horgas, George White, Duane Mellon, Alex Shigo, Robert Janscik, Serena Svirbely, Joan Farley, the Mellonettes, including Lucy Carrick, Gloria Flister, Pauline Tittinich, Bill Ondechek, Goldie Demes: dancingly Emilene Ferruck and her brother, Miss Whitney from junior high, and Patsy Buirne. Such songs as Alabamy Bound, All my love, Harvest Moon, April Showers, I Surrender Near You, were Demes who also soloists. orchestra was: Crazy, Kate, Let Dear, Talk of the Town, played as solos by Goldie accompanied many other Music played by the Goofus, Your Driving Me Me Call You Sweetheart, Peg Of My Heart, 93 Wang Wang Blues, Lady From 29 Palms, l'm Forever Blowing Bubbles, Jack Jack Jack, Margie, Sweet Sue, Limehouse Blues, Somebody Stole My Gal, Evalina, Tea For Two, Mammy, You Made Me Love You, and Goodnight Sweetheart. A few of the extras were the Hill Billy Band, The end men singing Oh Mona and their crazy dance, Sax Sextet, Clarinet Trio, The Majorettes, instrumental solos by Johnny Dubyak, Charles Lesko, and Frances Sca- lese, the jitterbugers, the shottishers, square dance, and the Do You Want to Lead a Band Contest. Putting everything together we thought this year's Minstrel the tops. Didn't you? 1, 4- ' .- .. - . '3W '3f? ' elf' ... 1 . -'f-- - -- 'J' una .. ,: '.. - W . f H H- -3- 49 Z: ti mv. fn V El . r, A H V' . w 1 ,soo , I H V 1 w 1 4 .a- a w v -1 1 w w u w -a 25' ' fre an N , , , . X W . LJVQLQM-..:.i:i.m .4:,n,ui13...Qma,..:1...:a:s1g.5f-.,, ..4...,., '.,,.:..,M..3: lfalie ,z,m,,,,. V 2 GJ ivfaff HONOR STUDENTS Gloria Flister, Bernard Micklos, Marie Grubisha, Lloyd Giesy POPULARITY POLL BOY Most Cooperative: Donald Danko Most Travel-Minded: Richard Oates Most Likely to Succeed: Bernard Miklos Most Versatile: Joseph Onofrey Most Magnetic Personality: Richard Holan Best Olympic Prospects: Andrew Washington Class Clown: William Ondechek Best Dressed: Martin Murcek Most Handsome Boy or Mr. Thomas Curran Adamitis, Eleanor Herder, Dolores Hrebenach, Martha Rickard, Marie Robis, Myra GIRL Shirley Ackley Joan Farley Sylvia Salopek Shirley Cunningham Lucy Carrick Nancy Terza Bernice Staisey Betty Ann Culp U. N.: Prettiest Girl or Miss U. N.: Eleanor Veres TYPISTS Rosko, Mary Ann Saba, Thelma Staisey, Bernice Veselinovich, Dolores Yarosik, Marie ART Nick Dubic Composers ol Articles Seniors on Echo Staff-2 Juniors and l Sophomore. Acknowledgments COVERS-Kingscraft Press, Kingsport, Tenn. PHOTOGRAPHERS-Calao Studios, Pittsburgh, Pa. Michael Vekosky, Duquesne, Pa. ENGRAVERS-Pontiac, Chicago, Ill. PRINTERS-General Press, Tarentum, Pa. BINDERS-Penn State Bookbinding Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. 96 V mf-il ., . ..,.wgX,- -wt - ' , , V -' . m www - w H if M M v g. 7351 as 3 fir? at ,M Jaap- rf ,Mqf,s n Q51 ,. . .H ,, Q1 W fi' K' W A f a' ul x ' 'vwiwsaf ' S 1 ,5 wk gif, Q R K' EL 333 gg M W J, 1 , T up S-1 4, x 2 Q ,al 5 x W M New 4. ,E W 'N- fx f t an K4 4 7- us M i 52 ,, H in 59' .. ff .2 W ff Q iw ,, 1 ,, W- 4. 'l-7, if A,':k 1, i 551 W l isagxx f ' N, , -Q 2 5,1wf.f..5f,-ask, .i kjgggggggffsieiir A! V .A ..L, A My , sS... u Q , 51, i ' F - K AQQIWQN 'lf' H I .Ei . ff wa ii ,Vx ww 1 5, ,. 4124. AF, 'tus br . ' 1. . . L N . 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