Farrell High School - Reflector Yearbook (Farrell, PA)

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Officers--Mr. Frank Zurawsky, Vice President, Mr. Joseph C. Tommins, President, Mr. Kenneth Smith, Treasurer. THE KIWANIS CLUB To provide, through this club, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render service, and to build abetter community, are the fundamental objectives of the Kiwanis Club. The local Kiwanis Club was organized in Farrell in 1956 as an affiliate of Kiwanis International and the members of this organization aid the students of our schools in many ways. In particular, the division of the club especially designated to Youth Services is concerned with various duties to aid students. The Youth Services section of the Kiwanis Club is comprised of three commit- tees, each worlcingwith different phasesof student life. One of the committees, the committee on Boys and Girls Work, studies and suggests methods to help young people adapt themselves to the educational, social, and moral demands they will encounter throughout their lives. It also makes provisions for recreation and enjoyment for youngsters in the followingways: The Kiwanis members sponsor a Little League and a Babe Ruth baseball team in Farrell. These teams make it possible for young baseball aspirants to un- derstand the fine points of the game and to improve, nat- urally, their skill in playing. The club also co-sponsors a civic Halloween parade in conjunction with the local mer- chants and other civic organizations. Prizes are awarded for the best costumes in many categories, and the children, as well as adults, look forward with eager anticipation to this annual affair. Another noteworthy project of the or- Winners 1961 Halloween Parade. nl 7- 1 ganization is the partial financing of the retarded children's classes in Farrell. Because of the great amount of time and effort volunteered by the Kiwanis members, these children now enjoy the facilities of atelevision set, a variety of books, project material for various arts and crafts, and ahigh-fidelity record player. The members give this group parties throughout the year, to make holidays such as Christ- mas, Easter, Halloween, and Thanksgiving, just a little brighter. Another committee of Youth Services is the Key Club Committee, this committee supervises the functions of the Farrell High School Key Club. Two of the money raising ventures of the Key Club, under t.he auspicies of the Kiwanis, are the sale of plastic book covers and car washes held at area gas stations., The boys diligently work for long hours to raise money for school functions and charitable activities. Any money received also might help to send local Key Club members to the State Convention. Besides direct services to the students, the Key Club also works to benefit our school indirectly. For example, the club purchased the beautiful white school flag that now graces the stage of our auditorium. The members also buy and decorate the Christmas tree each yearfor our school. The tree is placed in the foyer, and it adds to the spirit of Christmas reigning in our halls in Dec- ember. A capable man to direct these and the other activities of the Key Club in our school is needed, and in our school the director of the Key Club is Mr. Joseph C. Tommins, the boy's health and gym instructor. He performs his duties efficiently and helps the boys attain their goals. Thirdly, there is a committee on Vocational Guidance. It tries to counsel and direct students into proper vocations. One of the Ways it helps students is by giving them financial assistance. Talented students in the field of art receive a U. S. Savings Bond from the Kiwanis Club to help them pur- sue their study of art. Linda Chiccarino received the award last year, and Nancy Bintz two years ago, when the award was inaugurated. This committee is especially important because it tries to guide students into fields which will lead them to success and a good future. So, as you can see, the Farrell branch of the Kiwanis Club is an asset to our community, our students, and our school.

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Mr. Angelo Grande, Principal of F.H.S. presenting Wolves' Club S1600 Scholarship Certificate to s en 1 o r Albert Paldino, Class of 1961. Linda Latsko's winning Poster--on a windy day. Poster contest spon- sored by The Wolves, advertising the annual musical money-raising pro- gram. Wolves Club Officers L to R Mr. August Petrillo, Second Vice President, Mr. Frank Fazzalore, First Vice President, Mr. Thomas J . Nevant, President, Mr.Wil1iam DeCapua, Secretary, Mr. William Rongo, Treasurer. WOLVES CLUB On September 26, 1929 a small group of Italian business and professional men convened at the home of David D. Valiensi in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and organized a civic club to help needy male students finish their college educations. Secretly, these men gave the students financial assistance in the form of non-binding loans. From this one group, known as Den No. I of the Wolves, evolved the National Association of the Wolves, which was founded in 1951. The Association consists of local Wolves Clubs in many communities of Pennsylvania and Ohio. Perhaps you are wondering how the Wolves Club chose its name. There is a truly significant reason because the early club members felt that the name Wolves was a true symbol of service. This fact is shown in the old Roman legend of the twins, Romulus and Remus. They were two ltalianprinceswho were cast into the sea when they were babies, by their cruel uncle. By some work of fate or by the will of the Gods, as the story goes, they were washed uponthe shore and found by a she-wolf. The wolf nursed the boys until a sheperd came upon them and raised them to manhood. The man, Romulus, supposedly founded a city and called it Rome. The main point of the legend is the act of charity by the she-wolf. This act of offering help to those in need was characteristic of the main objective the club members intended to carry out, so they chose the appropriate name, Wolves, for their association. From its earliest beginnings, the Club's main profit has been the offering of assistance to college students. In the Wolves Club of Farrell, which was founded on February ll, 1953, this project was accomplished by granting an- nuallyaS16O0 scholarship to aworthy high school senior student. The scholar- ship coversa four-year period and may be used at any college. To choose the recipients of this annual award is a very difficult task. The results of a com- petitive examination and the degree of financial need are the basis upon which one student is selected from the many candidates, boys or girls. ln each den, a scholarship committee is elected to choose a student after examination re- sults have been corrected andforwarded to the den by the National Association. Collectively, the ten dens included in the National Association have donated 374,000 toward scholarship awards. Since 1953, Farrel1's Den No. IV alone, has contributed 512,800 in awards to the graduating boys or girls regardless of race, color, or creed. Past wirmers of a scholarship in Farrell have been Kostos Hrisoulas, 1954, John C. McKetrick, 1955, Mercedes L. Bastide, 19565 Hartwell P. Brown, 1957, Ralph H. Solida, 1958, Gerald Hurayt, 1959, Bernard Sims, 1960, and Albert M. Paldino, 1961. Never could this laudable project have been carried out in any den without the cooperation of the people in the community. To finance the scholarship program in Farrell, an Annual Musical Show is presented by the Wolves at the Senior High School auditorium. Taking part in this program are many talented performers from the Shenango Valley and surrounding areas. The people of Farrell should patronize the Wolves show if they are interested in producing good minds and responsible citizens from our community, so should the stu- dents appreciate what the Wolves want to do for them and their families. We can easily understand the desire of the Wolves Club to render helpful service by recalling their Motto: Pro Bono Publico , For The Good of the Public . 7

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THE FARRELL BOOSTERS CLUB AND OTHER SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS On a Sunday afternoon in March, 1931, a group of ten citizens who were interested in the athletic program of the Farrell High School, met in the social rooms of the Farrell Fire De- partment in order to raise enough money to send the high school band to the Scott High and Farrell basketball game in Pittsburgh. This was the birth of the Farrell Boosters Club. This organization does exactly what its name implies--it boosts Farrell in general and the athletic interests of the town's youth in particular. The ten original members were Jules B. Roux, Jr., Fred Jarrett, Bill Miller, Sam Leyshock, Francis Patt, Sr., Johnny Fabian, George Wetherstein, Clyde Arkwright, A.J. Monaco and Percy Francis. Since its origin the club has compiled an enviable public service record and has contri- buted consistently to charitable organizations. Long-remembered will be the Boosters Club Fourth of July celebrations of past years and the club's present policy of awarding Saving Bonds to students of superior scholarship. Much of the financial support for the organiza- tion's activities stemmed from the amateur boxing matches it staged at the Farrell Athletic Field not too many years ago during the summer months. Many national boxing figures ap- peared here as amateurs, amongthem was Farrell's own Billy Soose who reached the pinnacle of professional boxing when he became the welter weight champion of the world. Last year the Farrell Booster's Club awarded a S50 U.S. Savings Bond to a student with the highest scholastic average .......... John Paul Kahlg also, a S50 U.S. Savings Bond to a student with the highest average in mathematics ........... Albert Michael Paladino. Other clubs and organizations who contribute financially or pay tribute to worthy students are: The University Club of Farrell, to a student with the highest average in the Academic Course, a S25 U.S. Savings Bond ............................. Robert DeMarco The Shenango Valley Section of Jewish Women, to a student with the highest average in the Commercial Department, a S25 U.S. Bond ..................... Mary Kay Andrews The Junior Women's College Club of the Shenengo Valley, to a student outstanding in the field of Modern Languages, a S25 U.S. Savings Bond ............... Annette Krzysiek The Farrell Volunteer Fireman Women's Auxiliary, to an outstanding academic student, and whose mother is affiliated with the organization ................ Frederica Rufio The Parent-Teachers Association of the Junior and Senior High Schools, to a student out- standing in the Home Economics Department, a S25 U.S. Savings Bond . . Charlene Jean Mikulin The Farrell Lodge No. 59 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, to an outstanding boy and girl in view of service, character, and scholarship. Two S25 U.S. Savings Bond ...... Thomas White and Diane Pavlovich A The Sharon Steel Corporation 53,000 scholarship award ....... Michael Francis Sujka The Parent-Teachers Association of the Junior and Senior High Schools, to a student in the Industrial Arts Department, outstanding'scholastically, a S25 U.S. Savings Bond ...... Larry Belcik U.S.Tgjv?:g'5l-E.1622Ii11S1C Guild, to two ougtanding members of the Chorus and Band, each a S25 The Westinghoilge. . . torus--Matthew.Ledbetter and Band--Judith Svirbely titude 01'P0ra ion, a S25 certificate to a student for vocational ap- Thg12215621531-.fltdhlzislAgsbkiliiiniill-A5 ' ' 'f' ' ' ' ' ' f ' ' ' ' 'Pam' Piluttfm bo nd n 1 ' I ogm iono outstandingaccomphshment by a seruor y a gir . College Dictionary .... Adriemie Anne Woytanoski and Andrew Mark Perfilio The Daughters of the American Revolution in recognition of good citizenship based on dependability, service, leadership and patriotism ................. Bernadette Martin The Mathematical Association of American Award. Highest score in the National Math Examination..... .... . .... ..............................GeraldBullano The Proctor and Gamble Award for outstanding achievement in Home Economics Mary Catherine Pasci ' ' ' ' ' ' The Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award . . . R b t D The Thespiall Club Acting Award to ......... .... Senior- ?Di'1ew 12535133 ' Sophomore--Pamela Grande 9