Ferndale High School - Reflector Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1954 volume:

REFLECTOR 195 Published annually by THE SENIOR CLASS OF FERNDALE HIGH SCHOOL JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA Intrusion into the Hive Bzzzz-halt! Who goes there? Friend or foe? Friend! Enter, friend. Although you are intruding into our hive at Ferndale, since you are recognized as a friend, we shall welcome you to a close and careful look at this, the thirty-first annual publication of the REFLECTOR. Appropriately, our theme for this production shall be the Yellow Jacket, a word sy- nonymous with Ferndale. Although our teams were origi- nally referred to without a colorful nickname, some local sports writer began calling Ferndale athletic teams the Yel- low Jackets back in 1929. The name has been adopted and belongs to us. We are proud of it, and we feel that it sym- bolizes much of our life at Ferndale. Since bees are busy creatures, and our students are as busy as bees, we contend that the title applies nicely to our whole ptogram. Your yearbook has been divided into three sections, each symbolizing some phase of the school life of our Yellow Jackets. Emblematic of the workers of the hive, we present a section devoted to the classes and academic life of our school. The activities program is symbolic of the social in- stincts of the swarm, while the athletic section portrays the competitive spirit displayed by our Jackets against the nat- ural enemies. An intrusion into a hive of Yellow Jackets would be an experience one would not be likely to forget. Even though you are welcomed in this friendly intrusion, we trust that it shall also prove to be a worthy and a lasting memory. NI US I'H't ( M ,y V N Salute to a Queen Bee MISS DOROTHY HOFFMAN We, the graduating class of nineteen hundred fifty-four, are proud and happy to dedicate this thirty-first volume of the REFLECTOR to Miss Dorothy Hoffman. In choosing a faculty member to whom we wished to dedicate the yearbook, we sought someone who had helped us in many ways during our high school years. Miss Hoff- man, quiet, soft-spoken, friendly, and efficient, is our very competent teacher of shorthand and typing. She is also one of the advisors of the Junior Class, takes care of all absentee ex- cuses, and supervises the mimeographing aid ditto work which is to be done for the school. She is the faculty advisor who organizes the Junior-Senior Reception, an event so outstanding that she deserves much credit. The Senior Class wishes to express its hearty appreciation for all the many things that she has done for them, and has meant to the students of Ferndale High. We say to her, Good luck and a fervent hope for success throughout the years to come. Guardians op the Hive SEATED (left to right): Mr. Hagerich, Dr. Goldberg, Mr. Burkett, Mr. Ashman, Mr. Dick. These Guardians of the Hive, the school board, have paved the way to the success of our school. Their careful decisions on dozens of important matters have helped to make our school one of the best in the city. They have always taken a great interest in the activities of our students and we can always count on their loyal support. We thank them for their important contribution to our school. President Paul E. Burkett 307 Summit Avenue Vice President Dr. Richard A. Goldberg 407 Glenwood Avenue Robert L. Hagerich 431 Hystor.e Avenue Secretary William G. Ashman 845 Vickroy Avenue Treasurer Dwight M. Dick 727 Summit Avenue 6 Tribute to tbe Kinq Bee Mr. Keller, our respected supervisor, came to Fern- dale schools as a classroom teacher in 1923, and in the succeeding years assumed his present posts of high school principal and Ferndale School District supervising prin- cipal. A man who has devoted his life to improved edu- cation in our schools, he deserves the full praise and re- spect of every student and alumnus of Ferndale. Under his expert guidance, our school has stood high in scholastic achievement and has offered a well-balanced extra-curri- cular program. To Mr. Keller, the best known and most outstanding of all Yellow Jacket leaders, we say Thank You” for a job superbly done. He is, assuredly, the King Bee.” 7 MR. FRANK KELLER, Supervising Principal J.T t MRS. GEORGIA MEIER 85 Rosemont Ave. Indiana State Teachers College Subjects: Art supervisor. Spelling. MR. WILLIAM LASLO 617 Railroad St., Windber. Concord College. Subjects: Biology, Physiology. MR. HOMER HILL 222 Viewmont Ave. University of Pittsburgh. Subjects: English, Problems of Democracy MISS DOROTHY HOFFMAN 329 Fourth St., Conemaugh. Beckley Business College, Indiana State Teachers College, Pennsylvania State University, University of Pittsburgh. Subjects: Shorthand, Typing, Business Machines. MR. JAMES HOLTZMAN 1100 Dorein Street, University of Pittsburgh. Subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Electricity and Advanced Science. MRS. MARTHA NYCUM 438 Cypress Ave. Hood College. Subject: Home Economics. MRS MARJORIE SEACHRIST 1641 Sunshine Ave. Wilson College. Subject: Mathematics. MR. WILLIAM DOVENSPIKE 841 Vickroy Ave. Indiana State Teachers College, Pennsylvania State University. Subject: Music supervisor. MR. ROBERT HUNTER 302 Sherwood Drive University of Pittsburgh. Subjects: English, Civics. MR. EDWARD LEAF 417 Glenwood Ave. California State Teachers College. Subjects: American History, World History, and Driver Training Education. MISS ELIZABETH REESE 870 Ferndale Ave. Susquehanna University. Subjects: Bookkeeping, Math, Geography, Law. MR NED McGHhE 841 Vickroy Ave. University of Pennsylvania, Wilkes College. Subjects: Spanish, English, World History. MR. GEORGE TOWNSEND 300 Summit Ave. Susquehanna University, University of Pittsburgh. Subjects: Algebra, General Science. MISS WILMA MOONEY 1205 Goucher St. School Secretary. MR. LAURENCE WOLF 107 Arbutus Ave. Buffalo State Teachers College. Subjects: Shop, Industrial Arts. MISS ELIZABETH MOORE 360 Stonycreek St. Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. School Nurse. MISS MARY SPANGLER 301 Vickroy Ave. California State Teachers College, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania State University. Subjects: Geography, English, History. MR. DERRY MICHAEL 807 Ferndale Ave. Lock Haven State Teachers College. Subjects: American History, Health, Physical Education. MRS. LETA MORGART 1267 Roxbury Ave. University of Colorado. Subjects: Latin, English, Mathematics. ?7X v oZX MRS. MARJORIE GINDLESBERGER 645 Cypress Ave. Slippery Rock State Teachers College. Subjects: English, Health, Physical Education. MRS. JESSIE HILL 222 Viewmont Ave. Albright College. Subjects: Librarian, English. —12— And now we come to the most im- portant part of our hive — the work- ers.'1 These industrious workers make up the different classes of our great school, and are seen buzzing gayly about the hive, five days a week. The Seventh Graders, being new, fi- nally got on to which were the up stairs” and which were the down stairs. They also showed that they had some terrific talent in our many amateur shows. Miss Spangler, with her geography, history, and English, is still pointing the way to the bewildered Eighth Graders, and by this time each student is becom- ing more familiar with the hive and is trying to decide which course to take in future years. Whether or whether not to take Latin — that is the question! Each Freshman is meeting new ideas and people, accu- mulating here from the different dis- tricts. F. LcscinS ky By the time one becomes a Sophomore, he usually has finally decided which course to take. Some, who prefer sec- retarial work, are taking the commercial program. This offers two years of book- keeping, shorthand, and typing, plus one year of geography and law. Some, who are going on to college, are taking the academic course, which includes lang- uages, mathematics, and sciences. No matter what one chooses, he may take home economics, special art, or shop. The Juniors are advancing in their studies, and by this time feel that they have learned everything that there is to learn. Of course the Seniors are really the workers of the hive. These busy bees have finally decided what they would like to do when they fly from the hive. Most of them have a definite goal in mind and are busy preparing for it. These are our students—the workers of our hive. So go on and look through these many pages of faces and activities. You won't get stung by these friendly bees. They are Ferndale’s 1954 Yellow Jackets.” 13— The students and teachers of Ferndale High School have mourned the shocking death of our beloved editor-elect, Catherine Coulter. It is with deep re- spect and fond memories that we dedicate this por- tion of our book to her. Her absence has been deeply felt by each of us; her ready smile lives only in memory. An active classmate with a helping-hand for all, Catherine sparkled as a fine honor student, but we honor her most for the way that she loved people and that people loved her. school. She could be found at most of the sports events and dances, sharing in the fun, but always there to do her share of the work, too. Catherine had all the qualifications of a leader and she would have made an exceptionally good editor of this year's REFLECTOR. We realize that God must have felt that she was ready to abide with Him in Paradise and in His wisdom took her away from us. The REFLECTOR staff hopes that we have carried out the work as she would have liked it. Katie was a girl with personality plus, taking an active part in many school activities. Among her Catherine had that special something” that draws favorites were the Y-Teens and F. H. A. Possessing affection, so she will always hold a hallowed place an abundance of school spirit, she always did hei within our hearts. C. Jerasa, president, C. Cvrkel, secretary, R. Alwine, vice-president. Seniors-Win Winqs Though the words may seem trite and the idea may be shopworn, we can't resist re- peating that which the illustration on this page proclaims. The Seniors of 1954 are truly at the threshold, standing at an intriguing crossroad in their lives. Twelve years of strug- gle, hustle, and bustle are behind. Success, frustration, service — all are ahead! We ferv- ently hope that their school careers have adequately prepared them for what the future shall require of them. Their final year of school has been the best and most interesting of their lives. The sense of having gained recognition as a workman worthy of his hire, has been evident. Led by their competent officers, Charles Jerasa, Carol Cvrkel, and Ron Alwine, the class continued in their firm, indepednent, and positive tradition. As a result of this pioneer- ing attitude these seniors led us to have our Proms at Sunnehanna Country Club, and brought about changes in our senior photographs and the publishing of the REFLECT- OR and COURIER. The members of this graduation class took their places as the leaders in the life of our school. The F-Club, Student Council, athletic teams, and publications were led by se- niors. Our musical organizations featured many of them, while all social life centered about these upper-classmen. Despite the social whirl and the never-ending pressure of activities, some members of the class were surprisingly good students. English term papers, the problem of passing, Problems of Democracy, and other difficult assignments were no obstacles in detaining some of the more gifted performers. Standing high on the list of class scholars were Bev- erly Berkebile, Barbara Black, Susan Krum, Tom McCann, Dave Wagner, and Ed Warfel. In the years ahead of them, these Seniors will look back with fond memories and just pride as they recall their class record in dramatics, athletics, and scholastic attain- ment. Surely these full-grown Yellow-Jackets have earned their wings.’ IS RONALD ALW1NE Active in all sports . boy with the smile . and good humored . office for four years . Ron” Ferndale . known as the always friendly claimed a class Future Farmer. NOEL DEALE • Noel Ferndale Keeps the teachers guessing . . . Likes Conemaugh Twp. girls . . . competent in athletics . . . pals with Terry . . . dairy husbandry yi his aim for the future. TERRY ALWINE Fat Ferndale Packs a mighty wallop in the football lineup . . . easy on the eyes ... a big tease . . . good manners . . . academic student . . . hopes to attend Penn State to study. EVELYN BEZEK Babe Brownstown Seen constantly with Kush . . . lovely, long black hair her trademark . . . pretty smile . . . likes to roller skate . . . ambi- tion — a good secretary. BEVERLY BERKEB1LE Bev Lorain Editor of the REFLECTOR . . . had a reserved spot on the honor roll . . . very likeable . . . friend worth having . . . am- bition — to make some boss a good secretary. JOHN BIBER John L” Lorain Always ready for a good argument . . . likes to tickle the ivories ... a smooth- ie on the dance floor . . . ambition — to be a C. P. A. MICHAEL BEZEK Beaker” Brownstown One of the class characters . . . likes to tease the girlies . . . bugle blower . . . towering center on the basketball team . . . school leader as president of student council. i BARBARA BLACK Sheba Lorain Notice that smile . . . and an infectious giggle, too! . . . athletic . . . would like to be a surgical nurse. DONALD BUSH Little Tree Middle Taylor Held down one end of Ferndale’s for- ward wall . . . sang second tenor for the Varsity Four” . . . wavy locks . . . am- bition — to go to college, but future undecided. BARBARA BODNAR BoBo Ferndale Head master of the scream team . . . well liked . . . always seen with Pat . . . nice smile and sparkling eyes . . . future physical education teacher. an PATSY BUTERBAUGH Pat Ferndale Good things come in small packages . . . G. A. A. president . . . peppy and full of fun . . . claims many friends . . . would like to become a nurse. FRANK BUSHWHACK Frank” Lorain Owner of a deep manly voice . . . seen with 'Lescinsk' . . . always wears a flat- top hair cut . . . ambition — to play baseball. LYTTON CROFT Coody Ferndale Transfer from Johnstown . . . . Navy bound ... spends leisure time driving truck. MARJORIE CERNAK Marge Middle Taylor President of Y-Teens . . . friendly . . . cooperative . . . will make some lucky man a good wife .... ambition — secretary. yL —17— CAROLE CVRKEL Circle- Middle Taylor Quiet ... a friend worth having ... a cute baton twirler . . . easy on rhe eyes . . . ambition — to be a stenographer. JOHN DALLAPE John Ferndale Constant smiles . . . loves to diagram . . . future hardware man . . . great interest in sports ... has interest in the under- classes. JOSEPH CZYRNIK Ciz Middle Taylor Back-stop on the Ferndale nine .... thinks teachers were made to torment . . . schoolwork comes second or third . . ambition — to manage the Cleve- land Indians. JOSEPH DeBEVC Joe Lorain Filled the big gap in the middle of the line . . . drives a Packard' . . . thinks all classes were created to sleep in . . . Fu- ture veterinarian. MARJORIE DIETZ Margie Ferndale Seen with Soup' Gohn . . . future sec- retary ... full of school spirit ... pleasant and popular. PATRICK DAUM Pat Brownstown Likes to draw . . . quiet and unassum- ing . . . makes daily trip from atop the hill. JAMES DEVINE Jim Brownstown One of our old anglers . . . one of the few lovers of math . . . ambition — to be an engineer. —IS— Peggy Duncan ’Peg • Lorain Beautiful and dumb” in the senior play; pleasant smile; ambition, to be a secretary; claims many friends; has a real interest outside of school. Joseph Fetsko Brownstown Likes to play golf; drives a big green Buick ; ambition, to become a pro-golfer; friendly; likes math. James Fleegle Jim Ferndale Reliable manager of all sports; pleasant personality; plenty of school spirit; ambition, journalist. Pauline Galioto Polly Lorain Transfer from Catholic High; interested in a certain member of the Air Force; infectious giggle; ambition, secretary; charming as in- genue in senior play. Phyllis Gohn Soup” Ferndale Active in girl's sports; has realized ambition to be a majorette—and a good one, too; has an interest in the service; friend to all; taking commercial course; classy chassis. C T t r Lois Harrison Sparky Middle Taylor Transfer from Maryland; pretty smile; likes to square dance; member of the band; interest lies in Ebensburg; future secretary. Robert Hanson Ham Ferndale Problem Child for the teachers; transfer from Joseph Johns; wants to become a million- aire and retire; usually seen with Chisel and Chief.” —19— Thomas Helsel Tom” Brownstown Another future pro-golfer ”; thinks school is a waste of time; quiet; easy on the eyes; usually seen flashing a pleasant smile. Shirley Hoover Shay Ferndale High stepping head majorette; pretty figure; likes to flirt; easy to get along with; ambition, join the WAF. Nevin Howard Nevin” Ferndale Man of few words; girls around here don’t seem to interest him; likes carpentry and hunt- ing; loyal friend. Robert Katzenstein Katz” Ferndale Neat dresser; always gives the teachers some- thing to worry about; black wavy hair; inter- ested in a lassie among the Juniors; has a devilish grin. Charles Jerasa ’'Chuck” Middle Tayolr Great asset to the football team; friendly smile for everyone; causes the feminine heart to flutter; special interest in the Class of 53. Bernard Kohan Suss” Brownstown Doesn t seem interested in girls (but wre wonder!); another outstanding golfer; our touchdown hero in the ’ Westy game; dig that cat” hair-cut, dad! Wayne Klaum Wayne” Lorain Likes to tease the girls; always has an an- swer; his deep voice familiar as a newscaster on FHS; popular with everyone; nice smile; very friendly; ambition, to go to college. —20— Elsie Kolar Elsie” Lorain Quiet and efficient; swell pal to those who know her; bashful; shy grin; never complains; ambition, to be someone’s private secretary. Lucille Kush Kush Brownstown Beauitful long blonde hair; quiet, a future secretary; likes boys, as what girl doesn't; has particular interest outside of school. Susan Krum Toast Ferndale As Mr. McGhee would say. a real doll talented and sweet; keen editorial writer as Courier leader; an eyeful as secretary in Senior Play; one of Mr. D’s right-hands; ambition, attend college. Charlotte Lees Toots’ Lorain Active chorus member; doesn’t let school interfere with her social life; shy grin; am- bition, join the Waves. Vivian Leaf Twig Ferndale Tall, pretty blonde; dimples”; quite a chatter box; gives Mr. McGhee a hard time in English class; notice that impish grin; toots a sax in the band; hopes to go to college. Leona Leventry Lorain Pretty brown hair; future secretary; quiet and shy; usually at Skateland; most always with Alice; ambition, to be a good secretary. Frank Lescinsky Spagctts Brownstown Future commercial artist; yearbook illustra- tor; studious; neat grin; keen sense of humor; specalized in assembly character parts; a chorus member and band color guard. Shirley Leventry Shirl Lorain Commercial student; a real blonde, and pretty, too; pals with her cousin; fun to be with; good-natured and popular; ambition. Dolores Loushe Dec” Lorain Pert, pleasant, and persuasive; the typical secretary; one of Lorain gang” that takes the morning walk around Ferndale; likes to roller- skate. James Long 77 Jim Ferndale One of Mr. D’s band managers; quiet; efficient worker—but! hot tempered when riled; commercial student. Elaine Magelitz Magill Lorain A martinet as a majorette; sultry voiced songstress; irrepressible chatter-box; member of professional entertaining trio; attracts boys; hopes to be a nurse. Pauline Maksim Maxie Brownstown Full o' pep, lots o’ fun; noted as a lin- guist; helped lead the band as a Color Guard; efficient property manager for the Senior Play; usually seen with Janet Dutko; am- bition, secretary. Thomas McCann Janet Meyer ’ Janet Lorain Quiet, co-operative; blended her voice with the Mixed Chorus; active in the Y-Teens; ushered in the Senior Play; was successful with the Driver Training Course. T Ferndale Transfer from Johnstowm; commercial stu- dent; long and lean; the Don Juan” type; died gloriously in Senior Play; popular and well liked; ambition, to be a Certified Public Accountant. —22— Charles Meyers Charlie’ Lorain A true democrat; voices opinions to the teachers; likes a debate; served as athletic manager for three years; a boon to the coach- ing staff; active in interclass sports; ambition, to be a pilot. Janice Miller Jan Lorain Vivacious, flirtatious, and audacious; she's the lippy lass” of the Senior Class; but we love her; noted for her hot rod” driving; one of the peppy cheerleader; ambition?? Dorothy Micik Dot” Middle Taylor Very, very quiet and very, very nice; ushered for the Senior Flay; hobby is danc- ing; birthday on December 23rd; a Christmas baby; ambition, a stenographer. Jay Moody J Ferndale Serious, soft spoken; rather shy; a heck of a nice guy; one of the lads from atop the hill ; played the tom-toms in Mr. D’s Mad 50”; was a natural for the romantic lead in the Senior Play. Evelyn Mishler Mooch” Riverside Miss Dynamite of 1953; always has a ready smile for one and all; proved leadership quqali- ties as Student Director of the Senior Play; real smooth on the dance floor; where there is fun around, Evie is there. Melvin O’Sherin Bucky Brownstown One of our quieter lads— but ihure an its the very divtl in ’is eye”; stocky, bushy haired; reputed to be the aviation expert of his class; reason? hobby is flying. Andrew Morhilatko Andy” Middle Taylor Short and muscular; brown hair, grey eyes; noted as hunter and game warden; an all around sportsman. —23— Robert Passero Chief Ferndale Transferred from Joseph Johns Junior High; famous hockey player of Jr. Jets; always has a smile; curly, black hair; usually at Mock's after school with Chiz” and T’; hard work- ing usher at arena; plays a mean set of drums. Geraldine Palko Jeri” Ferndale One of our small” seniors; loves to giggle; always willing to help others; usually seen with Viv and Nancy Jo; usherette; ambition, secretary. Lou Ann Paulakos Lou” Ferndale Pleasing personality; one of Ferndale’s high- stepping majorettes; possesses beautiful black tresses; pals around with Carol, Viv, and Janet; ambition, to become a nurse. . V. - Joanne Pentrack Penny” Brownstown Crazy, mixed-up (kid?)”; hair stylist de- vine; a jitterbug fiend and Cat talker; al- ways jolly and friendly to others; pals aropnd with Kush; ambition, join Waves. yy' Donna Pihnarcik Pish Ferndale A likeable lass; pleasing to all; if there's work to be done she ll be there; owns clothes for every occasion; her Pa is a pal of all cheerleaders; flirtatious; ambition, enter nurs- Richard Popchak Popie” Brownstown A chubby cherub; looks with a smile to the future; active sports enthusiast; gets along nicely with the girls; drew applause as a stagehand. mg. Patricia Pillet Pat Ferndale Witty, winsome, and wily; a vital member of the cheerleading squad; a lady, no less, in the Senior Play; a busy bee in extra-curricular activities; the typical All-American girl. —24— Alice Robson ''Alice” Lorain Has a soft, pleasant voice; a kind word for everyone; helped with Senior Play make-up; quiet and bashful; interested in someone out- side of school; a teacher’s ideal student. Paul Rychak ’ Preacher” Lorain Dark wavy hair; drives his own car; wants to own a junkyard; collects stamps; has little regard for women; pals with Joe. Charley and Bull. William Rubish Bill” Fcrndale Athletic; tall, dark, and handsome; serious, sincere, and devout; played his best in the best spirit; plans to be an evangelist. Peter Rychak Pete Lorain Twin brother of Paul; looks different, how- ever; has a way with women; a future cement finisher; tall, dark, and handsome; doesn't let school interfere with pleasure. Charles Shaffer ’’Chisel Ferndale Transferred from Joe Johns; member of chorus; color-guardsman in band; loafs at Mock's; one of our mountain climbers who makes the long climb to Hystone daily; am- bition, to be digger O’Dell the Mortician. v’Z A Steve Slavik Squaw” Brownstown A great, big hunk of man; a stalwart in the line on football team; an interested Chem- istry student; attracted by the magnets of a pin ball machine. Robert Slavik Reb Brownstown Short and rugged; powerful physique; gets around; the girls help lead him there; imitates Nat King Cole; smooth on dance floor; worthy half on football team. Donald Smith Fred Tercck AV O a- fv'- . •. ■ 1 j yk‘ • kch Brownstown Wears his hair in the D. A. style; note the bee-bop suedes; a sparkle in his dark p“ brown eyes; loves a good game of golf; am- bition, golfer. 1 4 J m pjs Philip Sober Phil Ferndale Varsity guard for the grid Jackets; rolls his eyes and his deep bass voice in chorus; nature lover; lives for the rigors of hunting season; ambition, attend a good Bible School. „ y i ‘Bull Wavy, brown hair; fun to be around; wants to be a mechanical engineer; cool dresser; dig that crazy key chain; women don't seem to faze him. Carol Thomas Carol” Ferndale Demure, dainty, and delightful; plays a cray sax for Mr. ' D.”; acts as middle man? a nifty giggle; wears nice to be an elementary school in the girls trio; clothes; ambition, teacher. Irene Tomak Dolly Middle Taylor Pert and peppy; easy to get along with; a neat dresser; loves to dance; flashing brown eyes and hair to match; ambition, to be a secretary. Janice Stuver Jan Ferndale Short and sassy; cute; peaches and cream complexion; esteemed Worthy Advisor of Rain- bow girls; participates in all school activities; toots a mean sax in band and swing band; moody—when she's low—beware; ambition, hopes to go in business with her father. David Wagner Dave Ferndale Top man on the honor list; track and bas- ketball man; loves to argue, anytime, anywhere, any subject; a swell buddy to his close friends; likes girls, but is shy around them; ambition, to be a graduate engineer. —26— Polly Ann Walker Polly” Ferndale Short and sweet; a transfer from Erie, Pa.; pretty, long brown hair, eyes which smile and sparkle; a loyal friend; full of fun; keeps an amazing scrapbook; plans to be a medical missionary. Barbara Ward Barbie” Ferndale Hopes to be a Mrs. before too long; swell friend to those who know her; full of fun; loves a good rime; spends spare time roller-skaring; ambition, be a good housewife. { Edward Warfel Ed” Brownstown Speech maker; will argue with his own grandmother; Man- about-town in Senior play; drives a nifty car, plans to go to college. Fred Winey ”Doc” Ferndale Beats the big bass drum; adds his zestful humor to the band; warbles the bass in the chorus; jovial; listen to that chuckle; drives a big Cadillac; plans to be a pill-pusher. —27— CLASS OFFICERS: Alice Zimmer, Secretary; Larry Brasher, President; Raymond Wagner, Vice-President Juniors-Gain Recoqnition The Junior Class, with Larry Brasher in his third term as president, had a very suc- cessful year. Their first achievement was the selection of a class-ring, one of their fin- est symbols as upperclassmen. The most important undertaking of the class was the annual magazine campaign, held in an effort to finance the Junior-Senior Reception which was held at the Sunnehanna Country Club. The class this year sold more maga- zines than any previous Junior Class in Ferndale. The two highest sellers were Dale Varner and Cookie Wicknick. The activities which centered around the school included much talent from the class. Among the district-champion varsity cheerleaders were Peggy Garshnick, Pat Say- lor, Janet Watts, and Alice Jean Zimmer. Varsity letter winners and F” Club members included Larry Brasher, Bob Fetsko, Dick James, Harold Bodnar, Mickey Zahoran, Ray Wagner, and Pat Dugan. There were also many from the class in the band. Entertaining with the band were the high-stepping twirlers. among them Pat Sass. Marilyn Horne, and Joan Zima. Sharing their talents in the journalistic line on the Courier were Craig Hassenplug, Janet Watts, Larry Brasher, John Gavazzoni, Marilyn Horne, and Dave Plachy. Craig also wofked with the Reflector staff as photographer. Those students whose names were often seen on the Scroll of Honor” were Delores Craig, Kathleen Hoffman, Marilyn Horne, Joan Mlinar, Connie Mishler, David Plachy, and Janet Watts. Next year the vacancy left by the graduated Seniors will be adequately filled by these capable Juniors. —28— JUNIORS: UPPER PICTURE FIRST ROW (left to right): J. Mlinar, P. Hirsch. A. J. Zimmer, R. Fetsko, K. Hoffman, V. Troyan, P. Garsh- nick, J. Zima. SECOND ROW: P. Saylor. J. Dick, M Vasalinda, N. Cramer, B. Ryan, J. Cernak, G. Berkcbile, Miss Hoff- man. THIRD ROW: D. Klancher, E. Heming, R. Kurtz. H. Bodnar. R. Neissner, J. Gallagher, V. Polak. FOURTH ROW: M. Zahoran. R. Wagner. D. Jamison, R. Frombach, J. Paff, C. Hassenplug. LOWER PICTURE: FIRST ROW. D Clawson, E. Riek. E. Zonin, D. Babclla. A. Morihlatko, J. Horvath, J. Warts, P. Sass. SECOND ROW: W. Gasper. N. Slack, A. Wicknick, C Rogers. M. Horne, G Mishler, D. Craig, J. Alvarez, L. Puzak THIRD ROW: Mr. Townsend, R. Swarncy. R. Cruick- shank, J. Gavazzoni, L. Lugar, W Tomak, R. Scheer, R. James. FOURTH ROW: A. Grimme. D. Varner, D. Phenicie, B. Drum, D. Plachy, L. Brasher. J. Reed. FIFTH ROW: R Fetsko, P. Dugan, R. Reese, R. Young. 29— CLASS OFFICERS: James Ryan, President; Ed Hasse, Secretary; Harry Teeter, Vice-President. Sophomores - Sociali ze Have you had a chance to notice our busy Sophomores this year? There has been quite a change in them since last year when they were the little Freshmen.” They now have the feeling that they have a place in F. H. S. and really belong. Putting their musical ability to good use, the class placed Edward Dallape, Barbara Dorman, Robert Doyle, David James, Judy Yarchak, and Arlene Zimmer as members of the band. Adding a touch of glamor we saw Maggie Golian and Carol Russell displaying their ability as majorettes. Among the athletic members of the class, James Ryan was the only varsity letter winner in football. In Junior Varsity football Robert Ashcom, Thomas Balog, Richard Fedornick, Campbell Fisher, Kenneth Freiben, Edward Hasse, Lee Marsh, James Ryan, and Albert Sabo participated in the sport. In J. V. basketball the Sophomore class was represented by Edward Dallape, Ray- mond Dallape, Kenneth Freiben, Edward Hasse, Ronald Leaf, James Ryan, and Al- bert Sabo. Naturally, we have the cheerleaders who support the teams and urge the players on to victory. Contributing their pep to the varsity squad were Sophomores Anne Grimaldi, Donna Leffler, and Terrie Weaver. The girls of the Sophomore class participated enthusiastically in Y-Teens and F. H. A., and both the boys and girls enjoyed many hours of interclass sports activity. Striving to further the success and popularity of the Courier, the class furnished Camp- bell Fisher as the reporter for the tenth grade. Among the honor students we find the names of Campbell Fisher, David James, Helen Lemansky, Judy Matus, Sonja Maystrovich, Judith Stuver, Florence Warfel, Terrie Weaver, and Robert Yeager. We hope to see these Sophomores next year filling their role as Juniors and un- selfishly volunteering their abilities in whatever fields they may be required. SOPHOMORES: UPPER PICTURE FIRST ROW (left to right): T. Dickson, J. Homyak. R Granda, D. Hartfiel, C. Blaschak, E. Dallapc. A. Gri- maIJi, R. Fcdornock. SECOND ROW: B. Bushwack, M. Golian, L. Johnston. 1 Clark, D Decker, D. James, B. Krise, B. Diehl. M. J. Bevec. THIRD ROW: J. Block, H. Bagley, B. Gehlmann. J. Berg, A. Kush. B. Dorman, R Heming. FOURTH ROW: K. Kaufman. K. Friehen, T. Balog. E. Hassc, B. Ashcom. B Doyle, J. Dutko. FIFTH ROW: Mr. McGhee. R. Dallape. C Fisher. Mr. Hunter. SOPHOMORES: LOWER PICTURE FIRST ROW (left to right): D. Thiel, S. Maystrovich, H. Teeter, P. Lux, R. Yeager. J. Stuver, L. Moore, F. Warfel. SECOND ROW: M. Safko, J.Slavik, E. Slavik. B. Myers, J. Yarthak. D. I ffler, H. Lemansky, T. Weaver. B Popchak. THIRD ROW': Miss Reese, T. Ragar, L. Marsh, R. Michal- ides, A. Zimmer. J. Matus, G Russell. L. Rhodes. FOURTH ROW: A Sabo, R. Leaf, S. Sober —31 CLASS OFFICERS: Bert Kaufman, President; Lynn Rankin, Vice-President; Anna Marie Fetsko, Secretary. Freshmen-First Flight The Freshmen this year started their new experience with seventy-seven students. Of these, seventeen were from Brownstown, thirty-three from Ferndale, twelve from Lorain, and fifteen from Middle Taylor. The class soon fell into the swing of activities at Ferndale. The Freshmen appearing on the honor roll during the year were as fol- lows: Charles Bevec, Mary Jo Burley, Barbara Cowan, William Cvrkel, Richard Free- man, Bert Kaufman, Wendell Laposota, Wanda Lees, Lillian Long, and Nancy Pollock. Barbara Mosgrave was on the Courier staff representing the class, and she, Bar- bara Barefoot, Joyce Freeburn, and Richard Hunt were members of the band. The Freshmen chorus members were: Richard Freeman, Richard Hunt, Lillian Long, Bar- bara Mosgrave and Nancy Pollock. Barbara Balog became the permanent piano ac- companist for the chorus. There were fifteen freshman boys on the Jr. High football squad, and nine mem- bers from the class on the Junior High basketball outfit. Eleven of the girls were chosen as Junior High and Junior Varsity cheerleaders, while Jean Killen served as one of our snappy majorettes. These kids have made a nice start at Ferndale, so we expect to hear more of their accomplishments next year. FRESHMEN: UPPER PICTURE FIRST ROW (left to right): E. Janasko. B. Balog, J. Ga- lioto. L. Blue, M. Blasko, D. Holmok, B. Cowan, W Cvrkel. SECOND ROW: B. Barefoot, S. Graham, M. Burley, G. Henneke, R. Day, H. Gehlmann, E. Birkhimer. M. Daum, E. Hull, Mrs. Nycum THIRD ROW: Mrs. Meir, J. Gomulka. B. Goss, D. Cernak. J. Freeburn, J Bouch, M. Jerasa, A. Fetsko. FOURTH ROW: R. Drum, L. Frederick, G. Jones. C. Bush, R. Hunt, R. Gehlmann, C. Bevec. FIFTH ROW: W. Chupko, R. Frankosky. T. Golian R. Freeman. E. Biber, J. Hoffman. FRESHMEN: LOWER PICTURE FIRST ROW (left to right): B. Murphy. B. Lanko, J. Kaw- chak. C. Kocis, R. Otto, J. Mayerscik, R Kisko, B. Weigle. SECOND ROW: L. Long. J. Lentvorsky, J. Saylor. B Mos- grave, W. Munko, N. Pollack, J. Riek. IC Paulakos, W. Lees, Mrs. Hill. THIRD ROW: G. Younkin. J. Strashensky, A. Kimmick. J. Parkinson, D. Swarny, M. A. Marcinko, J. Klanchar, E. Teeter. FOURTH ROW: D. Liphart. M. E. Killen, J. Killcn. W Laposata, G. Rhodes, R. Miller, G. Ritchey. FIFTH ROW: M. Vickroy. M. Rubish, P. Entler, B. Kauf- man. R. Weaver, L. Rankin. SIXTH ROW: D. Krissinger, T. Teeter. EIGHTH GRADE FIRST ROW (left to right): G. Rogers. D. Entler. J. Drum P. Ash com. J. James. R. Rucosky, C. Block, J. Gander. SECOND ROW: Mr. Leaf. K. Schlentner, D Bodnar. R. Clawson, S. Beale, E. Calderwood. J. Glover, B. Cousins. L. Blackburn. R. Adams. THIRD ROW: B. Krum. D. Hostetler. B. Ling, L. Garshnick. J. Kemeny. T. Dugan. S. Mock. Miss Spangler. FOURTH ROW: R. Sanker, P. Custer, R. Kuhs. J. McCann, R. Pen- nington, E Karashin, J. Cuppett. EigMb Groders Begin To Buzz This year the Eighth Grade had a group of thirty-two ambitious and active pupils who participated willingly in our school's activities. They supported our games, plays, and dances, and participated actively in other events. Among the class scholars were the names of Teresa Dugan, Judy Kemeny, Bill Krum, and Richard Sanker. Repre- senting the Eighth Grade on student council were Judy Kemeny and Bill Krum. Many of the boys were our for junior high school sports, while other boys and girls played in Mr. D’s” band. These busy little Yellow Jackets are just beginning to buzz, but we know that they will some day make some marks upon our hive. SEVENTH GRADE: FIRST ROW (left to right): D. Wissinger. J. Katzenstein, J. Garner, J. Gindlesperger, C. Winey °-!? • £ Mock, J. James. SECOND ROW: R. Henneke, J. Koch, F. Bagnato. N. Ober. L. Wtlliams, P. Tredenmdc, B. Jeroy, J. Dugan. B. Lehman THIRD ROW: M. Long, R Gavaz- ,7 a5dl J; Statler. M. L. Hastings, S. Lumnitzer. C. Easton, C. Brown. Mr. Laslo. FOURTH ‘Matthews, M. Palmer, B. Sell. T. Colbert, G. Sass, D. Commerato FIFTH ROW: C. Shaffer, L Clark Seventh Grade” Baby Bees Last among the classes of our hive we have the little baby bees, the fledgling jackets who have just made the big move across the street from the grade school to the high school. These kids have much to learn, but their eager, earnest attitude indicates that they will succeed. Among the thirty-three seventh graders were those who turned out for Junior High sports, those who played regularly in the band, and still others who made the scholastic marks which placed their names among the honor roll of our school. Attaining honor rating were: William Jeroy, Robert Lehman, Phyllis Tredennick, Laurence Williams, James Gindlesperger, and Judith James. These kids have entered a new phase of their lives, and how well they learn the lessons before them should affect their futures. We hope they shall enjoy and profit from the experiences before them. A CALENDAR OF EVENTS September 8—Well, back to the old grind again. October 8-9—Flash! Teachers ask for rest to recover from bad case of students. November 11—18-14! What a score! What a game!! November 20— Sky Hi! Best cheerleaders anywhere! November 26-27—At last! A holiday! How’s the turkey? December 3-4—Mystery and humor. A dead -ly combination. The Senior class has loads of talent. December 23—Santa Claus! No homework! It's wonderful! January 25—Oh—oh! Now Mom will see how terrible I've been doing! January 28—There's that band again. Hey, they’re not so bad! February 8—New faces at the front of the classroom! We hear they like it here. March 8-13—Minstrel-time again. Where can I get a couple of tickets for Saturday night?? April 9—How crazy can a person get? Ask the Seniors! May 12—Oh, the food! And the beautiful gowns! Is that the guy who sat across from me all year! Wowi May 25—Everyone looks so sol- emn! Just think, the last time. I can't find my handkerchief. Goodbye, and good luck to everyone!! AT TABLE (left to right): P. Saylor, M. Bczck, R. Fetsko. FIRST ROW: D. Bush, B. Popchak. B Jeroy, B. Krum SECOND ROW: Mr. Keller, M. Palmer, J. Kemeny. P. Pillet, A. Fetsko, B. Cowan. THIRD ROW: E. Dallapc, J. Cernak. J. Slavik. W. Klaum. A Sabo, R. Otto FOURTH ROW: B. Ashcom. K. Kaufman, B Kaufman, L. Rankin. W. CvrkcL The Hive Tract ices Democracy Student Council Style This organization, which is dedicated to student welfare and an improved school program, has earned an enviable place in Ferndale High. Elected by the student body, the council works in close harmony with Mr. Keller in settling dozens of problems during the school year. Each homeroom in the school selects a representative and an alternate. These persons act as go-betweens, for they take council policies into their rooms to get opinions and reactions. This year our council, under the presidency of Mike Bezek, cooperated splendidly. With Bob Fetsko as vice-president and Pat Saylor as treasurer, this group conducted a campaign to aid the Berg family after their disastrous fire, supervised selec- tion of a representative from Ferndale to the World Baton Twirling Contest, and made arrangements for the annual good behavior Halloween parry given by the Ferndale firemen. Our student council this year was truly an ex- ample of democracy in action in our school. —u— FIRST ROW (left to right): D. Bush. J. Moody. W. Klaum. SECOND ROW: J. Palko, P. Butcrbaugh. E. Magclitz, D. Pihnarcik, C Thomas, L. Paulakos, P. Duncan, J. Meyer, E. Mishler. THIRD ROW: Mr. Holtzman P. Rychak, D. Wagner. T. Alwine, J. Biber, S. Slavik, E Warfel, W. Rubish. R Hanson, R Passero, C. Shaffer. FOURTH ROW: J. Stuver, S. Krum, P. Piliet, B. Bodnar. S. Hoover, F. Bushwack, F. Winey, J Pentrack, V. Leaf, B. Berkebile, E. Kolar, M. Cernak. Broadcasting ‘Good morning, these are your F. H. S. news- casters with the world, sport, and school news!” These words are synonymous with the Audio- Visual Club at Ferndale Hi. Every morning these members of the club trudge into Mr. Keller’s office for the newspaper, then hustle upstairs to Room 32 where they dig the headlines from the morning edition. The person assigned to gather the school news contacts every homeroom and collects the school 'gab. By 9:17 Mr. Holtzman has read over the script and we are ready to go on the air. Then we hurry back down to the office. After we have adjusted the public address system, the rest of the school receives our news. The school congratulates the Audio-Visual group of 1953-54 on a job well done, and wishes good luck to next year’s newscasters. -39— The Courier Volume XIII, No. 1 Ferndale High School, Johnstown, Pa. Octol Berkebile to FhrP Stafi the dear' The deci«: rat TV Edtto Ass Art Ed- Art Pbotogrs Spor• Ass� .. Typing Staff tur ' Caro! Vivien i . Carol Don busn Mr. advisers. Nev Four nr the halls comes r ' Her new � . 19 is her b merr-k h missic Prc i; he P- L dale- for come Ly tow.. May 2 pects Courie who was to ..«g from the High, Susar jitor of our m • ased to lean •r journalist appointed a f -. and Year’ selected to Crai; Ba 's Fleeglc, Brasher ___Don Peggy D � , Dave N rfel, Johr nc, Da sher, Barba gan, Phyllis Bezek, off man, jMa A Mi tAtv-c ........... ...c £dvtot vli vl0t .. ........ £■ £� ...................... nC Tceft V Y ..... «fggs 1 Lusic P®? ’ hot ot| ted. a the .........-••VUooiV p. aictV nu“tbts s t ? eeg'e- � ■ Do003, obso ' ice ot . ....... .. G 01ft bo n e. : dei 10 oob com- This r Tcb r o e ot edC°A «2L toa«A .o iovi c bo oeeac;ntvntet- and hose «es. SI 'e Hor •nj c 'mber . Aiss ter he y CvtCU o -......... Ralph SL- iss ve vSV°fe and spent th pvSt$..... Johnstown v J r burgh and now ..... Mv 01.... Upper Cias m 1 ct The upper classmen recently elected their o Webdc, M; vivsUei pototbV ot e fT „ Sp°tts....._rc ....... puny� -’. G� vazl”“tt' boto ptity- _ v00e trJ Bvbef- aiteb 5. fishet, b. tot Jdstle4 e a0ce I” Do.o.v W 1© • • tt « � ’ P e W 53 wfol 3 “ ....................... c«� i: advs'O' outsta' ach er B- 5- o. W. te % 3e. it Pi .t; ia 'at ay lot, Rocm nal Cruickshank; Room ra nile )- len. th aufm.Jo� n Slavik, Room 26 -Rooef , Albert Sabo; Room 37— Bernard Ed. Dallape; Room 12—Wil- liam O � ara Cowan; Room 14—Bert idio-Vi. 'e tre 'hns an rning to is m the juateu this ;c in Athens. x llege, he p .i. •tball. Mr. Laslo is assistant i .ches bi logy and physiology. The burden of the junior cli L’.rry Brasher and Ray Wagner and Vice-President, respectively. A jvill serve as Secretarv-Treasurer REFLECTOR STAFF PICTURED CLOCKWISE: M. Cernak, C. Cvrkel. E. Bezek E. Kolar, E Warfel. Mr. Hunter. J. Moody, J. Fleegle, B Berkebile, F. Wincy. P. Pillet, B. Black. E. Mishler, F. Bushwack, D. Pihnarcik, P. Daum, J. Stuvcr. D. Bush, S. Krum, Mrs. Meier, V. Leaf, C Hassenplug, C. Thomas. Creators op the new style %arbook The REFLECTOR this year has had a partial face-lifting In keeping with the rebel spirit of the class of 1954, the staff this year urged several changed. Thus we have a lithographed yearbook for the first time in our history, with its many novel ideas of art and picture presentation as a re- sult. The staff also selected John Hesselbein as the commercial photographer for this book, so even the pictures have been a part of the change. This yearbook was prepared in its entirety by the students of your high school. The art work is the original creation of our fine art staff, headed by Frank Lescinsky. We have tried to keep the illus- trations in keeping with our theme, The Yellow Jackets. Miss Beverley Berkebile, the editor, se- lected following the tragic passing of Catherine Coulter, has served faithfully and brilliantly in the long, tedious process of making an idea about a book become a reality. She and her capable staff present this new style REFLECTOR to you, its reader, with the sincere hope that you find it to be a help in picturing again the events of 1953-54 at Ferndale. THE REFLECTOR STAFF Editor-in-Chief ..................................B. Berkebile Ass't Editors ...........P. Pillet, E. Warfel Art Editor .......................................F. Lescinsky Art Staff................F. Bushwack, P. Daum Photographic Editor ...............C. Hassenplug Typing Editor .........................E. Mishler Typists..........E. Kolar, E. Bezek, M. Cernak Feature Writers: J. Stuver, D. Pihnarcik, S. Krum, C. Thomas, F. Winey, P. Duncan, V. Leaf, C. Cverkel, D. Bush Sports Editors...........J. Moody, J. Fleegle Girls Sports ........................B. Black Advisors ..............Mrs. Meier, Mr. Hunter 41 SEATED (left to risht): T Weaver. J. Zima. B. Ward, F. Warfel. A. Zimmer. D. Clawson. B Mossrave. STANDING: J. Stuver. J Clark, P. Lux. M Dietz, D. Swarny. M. Rubish S. Krum. R. Day. L. Puzak. J. Riek SEATED Heft to right) : P. Duncan, J Miller. E. Magel- itz, P. Buterbaugh, D. Pihnarcik, J. Stuver. STANDING: S Leventry. M. Cernak. G Cvrkel, B Bod- nar, P. Pillet, L. Paulakos. Eppicieirf Librarians The librarians are the busy bees or workers when it comes to information concerning books, magazines or pamph- lets. They are busy buzzing around the library keeping the shelves in order, keeping the card file up-to-date, and seeing that books are turned in on time. Our hive would be quite mixed up with- out these little workers. Courteous Usherettes Each time our student body entered the auditorium, they were met by our reliable ushers, under the direction of Miss Reese. These girls aided the teach- ers during assembly programs by super- vising the orderly seating of each home room. They also checked the auditorium for cleanliness after the audiences had left. Efficient and reliable in assuming their responsibilities, they helped our school program run smoothly by their courteous manners and diligent efforts. F. H. A. FIRST ROW (left to right) : M. Slavik, P. Duncan, B. Ward, I. Tomak, J. Dick, J Miller, J Yarchak, A. Grimaldi. SECOND ROW: B Krise. P. Saylor, J. Meyer. M. Dietz. P Buterbaugh E. Mishler, J. Palko, B Diehl. THIRD ROW: T. Weaver. N. J Cramer. L. Paulakos. C Thomas, M. Vasalinda, G Mishler, C Rogers. M. Horne. D. Leffler. FOURTH ROW E Magelitz, J. Stuver, D. Pihnarcik, S. Krum. J. Stuver. G Blaschak. E. Slavik FIFTH ROW K. Hoffman, D. Micik, M. Cernak, P. Lux. J. Cernak, P. Sass, J Clark. SIXTH ROW: D Craig, A. Zimmer, D. Clawson, E. Riek, J. Matus. S. Leventry, L. Leventry. SEVENTH ROW P. Pillet, B. Bodnar, P. Gohn, L. Kush. G Lees. B. Berkebile. EIGHTH ROW: J. Zima. J Pentrack, E. Bezek, A. Kush, V. Mlinar. G Cvrkel. NINTH ROW: Mrs. Nycum A Grimme V. Leaf, B. Drum. The F. H. A. is an organization which trains its members to be the home makers of the future by having them work to earn money, budget it, and use it to care for a home. The meetings were held this year in the Home Economics classroom every first and third Monday of each month. There were sixty members, led by Susan Krum as president, and assisted by Vice-president Donna Pihnarcik, Treasurer Barbara Bod- nar, Secretary Marjorie Dietz, and Club Historian Judy Clark. Mrs. Nycum served as faculty advisor. The club raised funds by conducting bake sales and holding rummage sales, activities which were enjoyable and profitable. A mark of attainment to club members was the club pin, an emblem earned by some of the members. Providing both enjoyment and knowledge to the girls, the FHA organization has earned a firm place among our schools activities. THE JUNIOR Y-TEENS FIRST ROW (left to right): J. Galioto. B. Balog, B. Wciglc, J. Klanchar, T. Weaver, E. Slavik, M J. Burley, S. Graham SECOND ROW B Krise, B Diehl. B Mosgravc. W. Munko, N Pollack, M. A. Daum. J. Riek. K. Paulakos, W. Lees. THIRD ROW: B Cowan, D. Decker, H Lehmansky, B. Barefoot, D. Leffler, J. Yarchak, A. Grimaldi. L. Long. G. Hcnneke. FOURTH ROW: M. Blasko, B. Lanko, M. Golian. B. Myers, E. Birkhimer, C Russell, D. Holmok. FIFTH ROW: J. Parkinson, D. Swarny, M. A Marcinko, F. Warfel, L. Johnston, E. Teeter. B. Murphy. SIXTH ROW: A Kimmick, J. Bouch, D. Thiel S. Maystrovich, J. Clark. J. Slavik, C. Blaschak. SEVENTH ROW: M Rubish, D Liphart, J Killen, J Freeburn. R. Granda. B Goss. J. Stuver. EIGHTH ROW: D. Ccrnak, P. Lux, M Killen. M. Jerasa. R Drum, A. M Fctsko, J. Dutko. NINTH ROW: A. Zimmer, M. Vickroy M A. Safko, B Dorman, L. Frederick, V. Mlinar. A. Kush. TENTH ROW: C. Bush, J. Matus, G. Martello. Mrs. Nycum. The Jr. Y-Teens organization played a leading role in the lives of many Freshmen and Sophomore girls. With the help of their advisor, Mrs. Nycum, they held many successful activities during the year. The Jr. Y-Teens held meetings every second Wednesday throughout the school term. These were directed by the officers who had been coached in conducting meetings. The officers were: Maggie Golian, president; Donna Leffler, vice-president; Carolyn Blaschak, secretary; Beverly Diehl, treasurer; Anne Grimaldi, interclub council representative; and Terrie Weaver, program chairman. Committees were formed, and these carried out many activities, such as selling raw peanuts, having picnics, and helping the Sr. Y-Teens with the Halloween party and the Sadie Hawkin s Day Dance. They had many social gatherings which were successful. Their meetings were well conducted, the programs consisting of panel discussions and activities in which members took part. Often they had group singing, including the song of the club, The Y-Teen Song. The Y-Teens are an active branch of the Y. W. C. A., having as their goal: To grow as a person in friendship with people of all races, creeds, and nationalities, and in the knowledge and love of God.” 44- SENIOR Y-TEENS FIRST ROW (left to right): N. Slack, P. Duncan. B. Ward. P. Saylor. J. Miller, L. Paulakos, C. Thomas, P. A. Walker. SECOND ROW: P. Galioto, J. Dick. J. Meyer, 1. Tomak, M. Dietz, P. Buterbaugh, E. Mishler, J. Palko. L Pusak. THIRD ROW: D. Pihnarcik. E. Magelitz, J. Stuver, B Black, N. J. Cramer, C Mishler, C. Rogers. A. Wicknick M. Vasalinda. FOURTH ROW: D. Micik, S. Krum, D. Craig. J. Alvarez, B. Ryan, P. Sass. J. Cernak. FIFTH ROW: D Babella, J. Mlinar, D. Clawson. M. Horne, L. Kush, C. Lees. G. Bzrkebile. SIXTH ROW: E. Zonin, P. Hirsch, A. Zimmer. E Rick, A. Morihlatko, M Cernak. S. Leventry. SEVENTH ROW: R. Fetsko, V. Troyan. K. Hoffman, P. Garshnick, J Watts. J Horvath EIGHTH ROW: J. Reed, P. Pillet, B Bodnar, P. Gohn, J. Zima, V. Polak, L. Leventry NINTH ROW: V. Leaf, A. Grimme, J. Pentrack, E. Bezek, P. Maksim, C Cvrkel. TENTH ROW: S. Hoover, Miss Reeese, B. Drum. The Senior Y-Teens, a successful organization at Ferndale High School, is com- posed of Junior and Senior girls. Under the able leadership of their advisors. Miss Reese and Mrs. Gindlesberger, and their officers the club had a successful year. The officers were: president, Mar- jorie Cernak; vice-president, Amelia Wicknick; secretary, Joyce Cernak; treasurer, Janet Watts; interclub council, Susan Krum; and program chairman, Barbara Bodnar. A Halloween Party for Y-Teen members was held in the high school gym. This was followed by an exciting Sadie Hawkins Dance on November 14. Other activities included Prom Peanut Week, in which all members participated by selling peanuts. The Cambria City Mission was the recipient for much needed clothing and food for poor children. Another kind gesture of the Y-Teens was a project in which stuffed animals were made for polio victims at Memorial Hospital. Girls also served as Nurses' Aids at Memorial Hospital several days during the week. The Y-Teen Club met in the school auditorium on alternate Wednesdays during the third period. On several occasions guest speakers and panel discussions were held, both being interesting and educational to its members. 45 FIRST ROW (left to right): W. Klaum, R. Alwine, B. Slavik, S. Slavik, D. Popchak, J. DeBevc, C. Jerasa, B. Fetsko. SECOND ROW: B. Rubish, L. Brasher, T. Alwine, D. Phenicie, J. Ryan, D. Bush, J. Dallape, D. James. THIRD ROW: R. Wagner, M. Zahoran, P. Sober, H. Bodnar, J. Czyrnik, N. Beale, M. Bezek. FOURTH ROW: T. Hasse, B. Katzenstein, J. Moody, J. Biber, J. Fleegle, P. Dugan. Varsity LeH Wi nners- F Club What's with these funny looking characters?” Looks like something out of a television set! These were typical of the remarks heard about our school on January 6, the date for the annual initiation of varsity letter winners into the Varsity F” Club. There were fifteen new members inducted into the club this year, including eight seniors, five jun- iors, and two sophomores. Nine of the letters were earned in football, four in baseball, and one each by basketball and track performances. Officers for the F” Club included Chuck Jerasa as president, assisted by vice- president Ron Alwine and secretary Don Bush. The club sponsored a fine Thanksgiving dance which was well attended, and continued the annual policy of selling candy at the P.T.A. minstrel shows. The proceeds of these activities help to pay the bills for the year- ly pre-season football camp. The F” Club boys in their snappy black and yellow sweaters have become a sym- bol of all that is good and manly in school boy athletics. Clinging to high standards of ability, performance, decency, and morality, the club is recognized as a leader among our Yellow Jacket activities. FIRST ROW (left to right): L. Puzalc, J. Mlinar, J. Watts, B. Bodnar, P. Buterbaugh, P. Gohn, P. Garshnick, J. Zima. SECOND ROW: P. Duncan, T. Weaver, P. Saylor, P. Maksim, S. Hoover, M. Cernak, J. Miller. THIRD ROW: A. Grimme, C. Thomas, C. Rogers, M. Vaselinda, G. Berkebile, V. Troy- an, E. Mishler. FOUR! H ROW: Mrs. Gindlesberger P. Pillet, L Paulakos, M. Dietz, J. Stuver, D. Pihn- arcik. iris Athletic A ssocioTion t, This organization was begun in Ferndale High School two years ago. Many girls who were interested in sports joined. The qualifications for membership are simple. A girl must earn one hundred points by participating in different sports held throughout the year. With the help of their advisor, Mrs. Gindlesberger, the G.A.A. has become one of the top-notch girls' organizations. Meetings were held every second Wednesday. These meetings were well-directed by: Patsy Buterbaugh, president; Phyllis Gohn, vice-president; Janet Watts, secretary; and Barbara Bodnar, treasurer. These officers received points which enabled them to obtain the necessary two hun- dred and fifty points for the club emblem or the required five hundred and fifty points for the G.A.A. pin. The sports participated in by the members were tumbling, volleyball, basketball, and end ball. The girls turned out for these exciting games with much enthusiasm. 7— The annual Open House Night was held in our high school on Monday, January 25. A large number of parents and friends of our pupils visited the school to get ac- quainted with the teachers, to discuss progress and grades, and to contact the adminis- trators of our program. There were interesting displays of pupil work in the art room, the home economics department, and the industrial arts shop. A profitable bake sale was held by the Ferndale P.T.A., and refreshments were served in the cafeteria. The Open House night has become an institution at our school, looked forward to by parents and teachers, but generally dreaded by the lazy, faltering pupil. It is a successful project in cementing parent-teacher relationships. A Peek at Open House 48 •� •«% ■Ei i . im Mi utVi«kf' z'immer’ Slonhla - Wagoner, L k_ o Young. R p Saylot,) (-e NV.ssHof an.P V, Vainer. q Fetsko, L- The annual Junior-Senior Reception was held again this year in the main ballroom of the beautiful Sunnehanna Country Club. The big event of the school year took place on Saturday, May 1. A fine dinner was served to the graduating seniors, their hosts, the junior class, and the faculty and school board members, and their wives. A nice program presided over by Larry Brasher, Junior Class president, was presented by talented mem- bers of his group. Following the dinner and program, the banquet was cleared away and the ballroom became the scene of a beautiful dance, with our young ladies looking so refreshing in rheir gowns and the boys appearing even more handsome in their smartly pressed suits. The fine orchestra, the elegant club-house, and the enchantment of spring and youth made this event one long to be remembered by those present. It was a fitting departure gift for the members of the Senior Class of 1954. We thank the Juniors for One En- chanting Evening.” 49__ DRIVER-TRAINING FIRST ROW (left to tight): P. Buterbaugh, P. Galioto, J Stuver, C. Lees, P. Gohn, J Palko C. Mishler, C. Rogers, J, Watts. D Loushe, E. Kolar. J. Mlinar, D. Craig, Mr Leaf. SECOND ROW: P. Garshnick, L. Lcventry, P. Maksim, S. Hoover, C Cvrkel, E. Bezek. L. Kush, B Berke- bile, B. Ward. THIRD ROW: M. Dittz, J Meyer. S. Leventry, P Daum, F. Bushwack, R Slavik, D. Wencck, S. Slavik, J. Pentrack, B Kohan, P Sober. B Bodnar, A Robson, J. Mil- ler, E. Mishler, J. Dick. Sape and Sane Operators What sixteen year-old boy or girl doesn't want to be able to drive? There are few, naturally, but many girls and boys never have the opportunity to learn. This is why Ferndale, like many other schools in this area, has a Driver Education Program, under the direction of Mr. Leaf. This year Mr. Leaf had thirty-nine students enrolled in the class. The training car was a brand new Chevrolet, provided by Motor Sales Company of Johnstown. After the student gets his driver's permit, he is ready to start his training. In addition to actually driving the car, everyone must attend the class in driving theory. It was held every Tuesday and Thursday in prep” period. Here the rules and man- ners of the road are absorbed. After the student has had from twelve to fifteen lessons in the car, he is then ready to take his test. The test is administered by the Pennsyl- vania Highway Patrolmen in Coopersdale. After the student has passed his test, he is a full-fledged driver. We hope he will be one that our high school can hail as a safe and sane operator. It is through Mr. Leaf’s patience and experience that such good drivers are prepared. Student A day eagerly looked forward to by many of our students is that one on which the student teachers from Penn- sylvania State University arrive. This year four college students came on Feb- ruary 8th to spend eight weeks in prac- tical experience in their chosen pro- fession. We enjoyed having them here, and we hope that their stay has been both enjoyable and profitable. Teachers Miss Bettyann McDermott of Wayne, Pa., taught business education under the direction of Miss Hoffman, while Miss Catherine Foglia of Greenville, Pa., as- sisted Mrs. Gindlesberger in her health and physical education classes. Mr. David Matyas of Uniontown got expe- rience teaching math and science under Mr. Townsend, and Mr. Paul Hintenlang, from Lock Haven, taught business edu- cation under Miss Reese. The teachers and students of Ferndale have enjoyed their associations with these young people, and we trust that they shall find a permanent teaching home as nice as our school. Senior Ploy %' A Murder Has Been Arranged The cast fulfilled their roles in creditable style, while the general audience reac- tion was favorable to this change in type of presentation. Miss Groze — cleverly played by Sue Krum. as the pretty but conceited secretary of Sir Charles Jasper . . . unknown to the others, she was the former wife of the scoundrel, Mullins. Mr. Cavendish — acted by Frank Lescinsky, w-ho assumed his role of baton holder in the swing- band quite naturally. For the first time in many years the annual senior play, presented December third and fourth, was an exciting, mysterious ghost story. This was a marked departure from the light comedies of recent years, but Mr. McGhee, the advisor, felt that such a play would give the students a chance to really act rather than depend upon clever dialogue to carry the play. The scene of the events portrayed was the stage of the St. James theatre in Lon- don. The plot was based upon the fact that upon reaching his fortieth birthday, Sir Charles Jasper would inherit a fortune. Failure to survive until eleven o'clock p.m. on the night the action takes place would mean that Maurice Mullins, an unscrupulous rake, would inherit the money. In order to celebrate the occasion, a party was ar- ranged by Sir Charles, to be held on the stage of a deserted theatre, one which rumors insisted was strangely haunted. The subsequent events which build up the sense of impending horror and disaster were climaxed by the clever murder of Sir Charles by poisoning through the manipulations of Maurice, the uninvited guest. The final cur- tain found Maurice in serious difficulty, however, for Beatrice, Sir Charles's beautiful young widow, had tricked the murderer into a full confession. Mrs. Wragg — ably performed by Donna Pihnarcik, who became a cockney English cook and personal maid to beautiful Lady Jasper. Jimmy North — capably fulfilled by Jay Moody as the brash young man who envisioned him- self as in love with Beatrice, the young wife of Sir Charles. Beatrice — charmingly acted by Pauline Galioto . - she became the sweet, pretty wife of the older Sir Charles upon the insistence of her ambitious mother. Mrs. Arthur — expertly handled by Pat Pillet in the role of a matriarchal but bullying mother who insisted that her daughter marry for money and social position. Sir Charles Jasper — nicely acted by Thomas McCann as this character he had to become a mild, quiet, literary and scientific gentleman of forty upon whom a fortune was supposed to be bequeathed. Maurice Mullins — played with bravado and gusto by Ed Warfcl ... a difficult part, requiring a handsome, inan-about-town type with expensive tastes and few scruples. The mysterious woman — eerily performed by Peggy Duncan who moved silently about the deserted theatre, struck strangely dumb by the fulfillment of an old curse and legend. District Champion Cheerleaders BoBo and her squad, aided by Mrs. Gindiesberger, had a very successful season. These lively bees started the year by practicing two days a week for three weeks before school started. Then came the practices every night after school. During the football season a pep meeting was held before every game. These definitely displayed that our school spirit was led by the cheerleaders. At the end of the season they sponsored the Westmont-Ferndale Victory Ball which was a huge success. Then came the annual cheerleading contest. It was held at Conemaugh Twp., and our cheerleaders entered with the cheer SKY-HI.” They were spectacular in their black and gold sweaters and skirts and their shining megaphones were in perfect harmony as they went through their cheer. The whole school rejoiced when our girls were declared first place winners. They earned a permanent trophy and one that will be passed on to the winners of next year's contest. Each member of the squad received an individual award also. Portage-Joint came in second with Southmont and West- mont receiving third and fourth place, respectively. Early in December, the varsity cheerleaders, along with several members of the faculty, chose Junior Varsity and Junior High cheerleaders. The ten J.V.'s were from the ninth and tenth grades, while the seven Junior High's were from the eighth and ninth grades. Once basketball season started there were several practices a week. All three squads worked on old cheers and planned and set in motion several newr ones. At each game SKY-HI was done by the varsity, proving very popular to the crowd and contribut- ing to a wave of school spirit. To Mrs. Gindiesberger, faculty advisor, goes much credit. She was truly the most perfect and understanding advisor any squad could hope to have. Being a cheer- leader for eight years herself, she definitely had the experience and the ideas for the job. Another person, who had what it takes, was Bo Bo Bodnar, our head cheer- leader. She was overwhelmingly elected at the beginning of the year by the three sophomores, four juniors, and the other two seniors of her squad. She proved capable for the position, and accepted and hafidled it with commendable eagerness. Yes, the scream-team” of our own Yellow Jackets” had a very successful season. They were truly another glowing tribute to our school. The Ferndale High School Yellow Jacket band has been a very successful unit dur- ing the 1953-54 school term. Our marching band, being the largest of Ferndale's music- al organizations, must cope with many problems. With its willing officers, band council, and fifty-seven band members, this musical group has attained fine standards. The following members served as band officers: Carol Thomas, president; John Gavazzoni, vice-president; Susan Krum, secretary-librarian; John Gavazzoni, student conductor; Jim Long and George Younkin, band managers. During the football season the band performed many entertaining half-time drills and formations. At the Adams Township game a Pennsylvania Week program was presented for the entertainment of the large crowd. A new mid-game presentation was previewed this season. It featured a twirling ex- hibition in which each majorette did a solo routine. This proved to be very successful and shall be continued in the future. Again this year our little mascot Ann Mock was one of the outstanding features of the band. She shows great promise as a majorette and we expect to hear more of her in the future. The band works very hard. Practice begins at 8:00 A.M. and continues until 9:20 A M. In addition to performing at the football games, the marching band made frequent appearances in parades, furnished the music for pep meetings, and generated enthusiasm at the annual pre-Westmont bon-fire rally. When one considers the relatively small student body at Ferndale, he must realize that our band is another of the many phases of school life for which we can be justly proud. It has been both educational and entertaining to our students. Cooce' The Band Council is a governing body consisting of one representative from each grade in the school. These mem- bers are elected by the band for the purpose of planning various band activi- ties and solving problems which may arise. This group acts as a mediator on all controversial issues, and a decision made by the Council is final. These people planned the band ban- quet, and on other occasions acted as the governing and guiding body for our mu- sical organizations. Another outstanding selection was a novelty arrangement of Twinkle, Twin- kle Little Star entitled Arrangers Holiday. The program was highlighted by a twirling exhibition by our talented ma- jorettes who were entered in the Na- tional Baton Twirling Contest held at the War Memorial. Our little mascot, Ann Mock, also took part. As soon as football season ended, the concert band began its work on the new music for the annual band concert. In January the concert was presented to a nice crowd of parents, friends and students. It was a mod- ern program with the band playing music of contemporary American com- posers. One such number, Misty Moun- tain was written by Captain Thomas Darsey. former director of the U. S. Army Band. This number was particu- larly liked by the band, because Captain Darsey was the guest speaker at our 1953 band banquet. —57— District Champion Chorus Our mixed chorus enjoyed a very successful year in its 1953-54 choral work. The large group of songsters began work early in September to ready their selections for the Thanksgiving Day and Christmas assembly programs. In January the chorus began work in preparation for the Forensic competition to be held at Southmont on March 5. Our chorus competed against Ebensburg's mixed group, singing a required number, Free- dom, and a beautiful hymn of their choice, My Lord, What A Morning. In addition to the entire group which participated in Forensic contests, there were two small choral outgrowths of our chorus which were outstanding. A girls' trio, com- posed of Sue Krum, Carol Thomas, and Janice Stuver, and the Varsity Four,” including Ken Kaufman, Don Bush, Ron Leaf, and John Gavazzoni performed frequently in our school, and also sang in the contests. A new system which proved helpful in the training of voices was initiated this year. Section leaders were appointed to aid each member to learn his part better and more easily. Section leaders were as follows: Sue Krum, soprano; Carol Thomas, first al- to; Janice Stuver, second alto; Don Bush, tenor; Ron Leaf, first bass; and John Gavaz- zoni, second bass. Ten members of the chorus were chosen to sing in the All-County chorus concert at Adams Twp. High School on February 19. These included S. Krum, C. Thomas, J. Stuver, D. Bush, K. Kaufman, J. Gavazzoni, R. Leaf, P. Sober, C. Shaffer, and T. Mc- Cann. Three members, Gavazzoni, R. Leaf, and Krum attended the district chorus held at Ford City, Pa. A spring concert was held in our high school late in April, an exchange program with Westmont High was arranged, and several guest appearances at various district churches kept our chorus singing busily. Mr. Dovenspike can feel justly proud of his mixed group and the fine standard of performance maintained in these frequent appear- ances. Ooo-La-La ! TtoiHers, tool MAJORETTES (left to right): A. Mock, L. Paulakos, M. Golian, J Killen, C. Cvrkel. S. Hoover, E. Magelitz. P. Gohn, J. Zima. C. Rus- sell, P. Sass, M. Horne. The Ferndale High School Band was highlighted by a group of talented major- ettes, a group of eleven girls headed by Shirley Hoover. Another applause winner was our talented little mascot, Ann Mock. Long hours of hard practice and intricate drills took place morning and evening on the Ferndale football field. Dances and novelty numbers were set up with Mr. Dovenspike supervising. Spectators at football games were thrilled with these carefully planned exhibitions at half time. The majorettes also participated in pep meetings and the annual Band Concert. Eight of the ’eleven girls are members of Eddie Sack's Majorette Corps and sev- eral were entered in the World Baton Twirling Championship Contest held at the War Memorial Arena. Hats off to our high stepping Majorettes!! Mr.0'5 buiincj Bond FIRST ROW (left to right): E. Dallape, J. Stuver. V. Leaf, C. Thomas, B. Balog, Mr. Dovenspike. SEC- OND ROW: B. Gaspar. R. Hunt. D. James, D. Plachy, J Gavazzoni. 59. The Swing Band is comprised of a small group from the marching band consisting of eleven members. Mr. Dovenspike selects the members on their ability to adjust to 1 com- pletely new kind of music. This year the Swing Band performed at the Senior Play at which they played several pop- ular ballads and jump tunes. The band also played for Baccalaureate and Commencement. The graduating members include Vivian Leaf, Carol Thomas, and Janice Stuver. The band is proud of its Junior and Sophomore members who will carry out the good tradition set up in years past. Repletions op F.H.S. There is no activity of our school life which exemplifies the striking action of the Yellow Jacket better than our athletic program. For many years the sting of our fight- ing grid squads has bothered our opponents who are invariably big- ger and more heavily manned than we. Season after season our swarm of cagers have plagued the opposi- tion, striking down the leaders in district sports. Our thinclads have established an enviable record on the cinder tracks of the county, while Ferndale baseball teams have traditionally been spirited and well- coached. This year, 1953-54, has been no exception. Our teams have com- peted against stiff opposition from larger schools. Our boys have done well, winning consistently, and giv- ing a good account of themselves even in defeat. Out athletes still pack a mighty punch, and can demonstrate poise and speed re- gardless of the sport. The follow- ing pages give a pictorial and writ- ten history of the boys and their deeds which will go down in the records as another good” year for athletics at Ferndale High School. We are proud of them, their achievements, and their coaches. They have been true to their nick- name of Yellow Jackets. —67— VARSITY FOOTBALL SQUAD FIRST ROW (left to ri ht): T. Balog. K. Frieben. J Debcvc. B. Slavik. D Potxhak. R Al wine, B Kohan, M Zahoran. B Fetsko. C. Jerasa, W Klaum, D. Bush. SECOND ROW: Coach Laslo, P. Dugan. D. Jamison, J. Biber, D James, B. Katzenstem. H. Boslnar, D. Weneck. J. Ryan, L. Brasher. K. Kaufman, D. Fisher, Coach Michael THIRD ROW: L. Marsh, T Hasse, T. Alwine. S. Slavik, R. Federnock, A. Sabo, S. Sober, B Ashcom, N. Beale, P Sober, R. Wagner, B. Swarny. The 1953 football season began on Tuesday, August 18th. Double practices at the field were held daily throughout the week, with Mr. Michael and our newly ac- quired coach, Mr. Laslo, putting the boys through their paces. On Sunday the team left for a very worthwhile football camp, held, as in previous years, at Blue Knob State Park. Upon returning, delay in practice was necessary due to the polio epidemic which had hit hard in Ferndale. Organized practice began again on September 7th, just five days before our first game. A great deal of credit should be given to the coaches and players for the commendable record they produced with such odds facing them. Meeting Richland at Windber, in the initial game of the 53 season, the Jackets came out on top, 13-6. Bob Slavik collected the first six points with a plunge from 3 yards out. The boot for the extra point by Fetsko was wide. Richland then scored their only tally on a pass play that covered 17 yards from Smith to Edwards. The try for the seventh point was blocked. On the kickoff following the Richland T.D., Fetsko took the ball, cut to the sidelines, and with some nice blocking, outdistanced the Ram defenders to go the 78 yards for the six points. Fetsko also added the conversion. In our second fray with Catholic High, the Jackets took the decision, 20-7. Fern- dale's three touchdowns came on long drives. The first one was capped when Bob Slavik went through the middle for three yards and paydirt. The extra point was added by Fetsko. The next drive was finished off by Fetsko when he scored from the two yard line. The extra point was wide of the mark. A quarterback sneak late in the third quarter, with Ron Alwine carrying the mail, gave the Michaelmen their last tally of the evening. Fetsko's kick was good. The Stinger’s shut-out was ruined late in the fourth stanza when Kesslak of Catholic intercepted a Ferndale pass and went 32 yards for the Crushers only T.D. Abood kicked the seventh point to make the final score 20-7. The Jackets third encounter was with the Conemaugh Twp. at the Point. Both teams entered the game undefeated. The first half was a bitter contest with Town- ship squeaking out an 18-13 lead at intermission. The Jacket's scores in the first half came on a 13 yd. end run by Fetsko in the first quarter and a Conemaugh Twp. fum- ble, recovered and ran ten yards by Jerasa in the second quarter. The first extra point came on an end run by Dick James and the second one on a boot by Fetsko. Town- ship s leading margin was gained on a 14 yd. run by Baker, a plunge from 1 yd. out with Telenko doing the scoring, and a 65 yd. pass play good from Telenko to Springer. In the second half Ferndale lost steam as Conemaugh Twp. scored three more times and added two extra points. An 88 yd. kickoff return by Fetsko gave Ferndale fans something to cheer about, but it was short lived as the Jackets came out on the wrong end of the 38-20 verdict. Game number four produced win number three for Ferndale. The Jackets met Indiana on home grounds and were ready for revenge for the 6-6 tie of the year be- fore at Indiana. From the opening whistle the Stingers were in command. A pass from Alwine to Bush netted the first six points. Fetsko produced the seventh point. In the second quarter Bob Fetsko climaxed a drive of 55 yards with a 4 yd. slant off tackle to give F. H. S. the 13-0 lead. In the second half the Indians defense clamped up and held the Jackets to one touchdown. This came on a pass from Alwine to Fetsko good for 20 yards and six more points. The conversion by Fetsko was good. In an action packed game at the Point in which the Iron Horses of Conemaugh played host to F. H. S., the Jackets went on a scoring spree that didn't stop until the scoreboard read, Visitors—35. Slavik had two tallies as he scored on a 23 yd. sprint in the first quarter and a dive play good from one yard out in the second frame. Fetsko also carried the mail into paydirt twice. His first six points came on a 32 yard gallop off tackle, followed by a 4 yd. plunge later in the same quarter. One more tally for insurance was added with Alwine toting the oval. Fetsko had a perfect night of conversions as he split the uprights five times. Conemaugh scored their three T.D.'s on two quarterback sneaks by Jones and a 30 yd. pass from Jones to Vuhas. All three conversions were blocked. Traveling to Sidman the Gold and Black met the undefeated Hornets of Adams Twp. in a game that proved to be a bruising battle through all four quarters. Being undermanned, the second half started to show wear on Ferndale as the Hornets scored three times. The Yellow Jackets lone score came on a pitchout from Alwine to Jerasa, who skirted the left end for ten yards and the end zone. Fetsko kicked the extra point. Adams divided their scoring between three players. Quarterback S. Slonac scored twice on interceptions while J. Slonac scored twice on a 3 yd. plunge and a 12 yd. run. Blanchetti was the other Hornet to score, his T. D. coming from the 3 yd. line. S. Slonac kicked one extra point. The final score had the boys of F. H. S. coming out on the short end of the 3T7 decision. Mr. Michael and Mr. Laslo VARSITY ELEVEN FRONT ROW (left to right)': B. Kohan, M. Zahoran, N. Beale. W. Klaum, D Popchak. J. Debevc. D Bush. BACK ROW: D. James, B. Slavik. R. Alwine. C. Jerasa, B Fetsko. In our next game at the Point the visiting Beavers of DuBois whipped the Jackets to the tune of 32-7. All-State hlafback Gene Mikelonis put on a display of broken field running as he scampered 66 yards to score in the second stanza. Mikelonis also passed to Wray for another T.D. Shawd counted twice for the visitors. Both scores were on 6 yard plunges. The other tally was added by Griffen on a 17 yard run. Mikelonis booted the two extra points. Slavik scored Ferndale s only six points of the game on a 6 yard plunge, with Fetsko converting. Making the trip over the mountain to Bedford, the Michaelmen ran roughshod over the winless Bisons. When the final whistle blew the Jackets were victors, 27-13. Ferndale s scores came on runs of 11 yards by Slavik, 26 yards by James, and plunges of 1 yard by Alwine and 9 yards by Jerasa. Points after the touchdowns were added by Fetsko, James and Slavik. Bedfords contributions came from Marshall and Bagley who scored from the 28 and the 2 respectively. Marshall ran around end for the only extra point. In the traditional clash between our arch rivals, Westmont, the Jackets put the finishing touches to a good season by defeating the Hilltoppers, 18-14. The game, originally scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, was postponed until Wednesday, Nov. 11. Playing on Westmont's home grounds, the Yellow Jackets drew first blood on a 10 yard pass from Alwine to Bernie Kohan. Westmont then scored on a 55 yard pass with Dick Vickroy on the receiving end. Goettlicher added the extra point which gave the Red and Grey the lead at halftime. In the second half the Jackets came on strong to gain Ferndale the victory. A beautiful 57 yard punt return by Bob Fetsko put the Jackets in front to stay. This touchdown jaunt was highlighted by spectacular blocking on the part of the entire Stinger team. Bernie Kohan then put the game on ice as he caught a pass from Hessie Bodnar and ran into the end zone untouched. The pass play covered 33 yards. A game Westmont team gave their dying effort in the last frame with an 8 yard run by Hemphill after recovering a Ferndale fumble. Goett- licher again added the extra point to bring the final score up to 18-14. The win for Ferndale gave them their sixth win in nine starts for the season. The successful season was closed w'ith a banquet held at Alwine s Dairy. The letter winners also made a trip to Pittsburgh to see the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Washington Redskins in a Pro football game —70— JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL FIRST ROW (left to right): Coach Dallape, Coach Bezel;, E Katashin, R Clawson, J Mc- Cann J.Mayerscilc, L. Strashensky, L. Blue, C. Black, B Kaufman SECOND ROW: Coach Wolf, J. Lentvorsky, C. Kocis. D. Bodnar, L. Rankin, j Cuppett, W. Cvrkel, G. Biber. B Gehl- man. THIRD ROW: K Schlentner E. Janosko. R. Sanker, T. Golian, J. Hoffman, R. Otto, B. Weaver. Ferndale's two football teams composed of underclassmen didn't fare too well the past season. Although neither the Junior Varsity nor the Junior High team chalked up good records, they both gained valuable poise and experience. The coaches feel confident that these boys will go on to become the stars of the varsity in future seasons. The J-V's, under new coach Bill Laslo, could come out victorious only twice in seven contests. Both victories came on shutouts as the Jr. Stingers blanked Westmont, 6-0, and Richland Twp., 12-0. Those teams which defeated our J. V. were Johnstown Catholic, Johnstown B team, Boswell, and Conemaugh Twp. twice. Football Managers The Jr. High squad didn’t win any games, and scored only one touchdown in five en- counters. In the face of such discouragement, much credit goes to these young gridders for sticking out a long, hard season and not quit- ting as many a boy would do. The Little Stingers were under the tutelage of Fred Dallape and Steve Slavik. Dallape was a former standout athlete at F. H. S. and is now attending Johnstown-Pitt. Steve was one of our Seniors who was out of football for the season with a broken arm. 'Included in the Jr. High schedule were Johnstown Catholic, and two games with Rich- land Twp. and two against Conemaugh Twp. We congratulate the Junior Varsity and Junior High football squads, and wish them much good luck in the future. Ferndale Topples Westmont Fer Unde by deft Gene put on . terrific show, as he � • A© „,r, the Papoo s ■ domin' i rou- 'k ed JT-unrr- nr evrry qilirtfr, and mak. yards per try, led all five -a v and scored once. t. The Dubois fu 1' in the first f in the fin ’ «-“% . 18-14 ? At® . ve ' 0v c sS| Our Fei W j V . . VsJ 1953 seasc while per- ast couple nut nijuied player, in the Westmont J. V. game 'Marry spent 16 lonely days '«vput now and feeling spital for a he Cone- sec Ferndale Yellow Jackets closed their , fts 'e x� � , tk 1953 seasc” n,-,u — io i i Qr% , fr . e After stopped they be, first-down 16 plays, T.D. On a wine to end extra point we Derry Michael dressing room After taking Stingers drove touchdown. A 15 to Fetsko put the downs later Fetz b His placement netted In the last quarter, the Jack- yards for their final T.D., with pass play from Alwine to Bob the big ground-gainer. The scor stanza, with gave the riod. James a smash off Ferndale Romps Over Horses 36-18 fours'- Jacket’s Win Onener maining distance to paydirt. Hi Arrainst version of the night registered t! Statistically otball Camp (inclusit’e of The Jackets scoring Fetsko leading extra points with 4 to! and Chud two T.D.’s pointer and conversion. In their fi scored 114 Fcrnda1' o ') Blue Knob was again s annual football camp. Tl as Coaches Michael, cinko took the 1953 te t. Thirty-four boys with the three coac Faculty Manager ed in good style at 6:45 •55 they ran at 7. at noon afte; were the at 6:00, a chalk ended the day. Lights Scoring at least once in every quarter, the Ferndale Hi eh School Yellow Jackets defeated Iron Horses, 36-18, in a game Point. first score came in the opening 2-yard pass play from Ron Al- etsko. Fetsko booted all five Alwine intercepted it 65 yards later Alwine the ing I ' A themselves N o ' during th — WvS ° .A rX ° N At . Chuck who final frame from the one victory in the T.D.’s—one by and the other by The only casualties during the week a broken nose and a stiff neck. These ca two of the three boys to be sent home, the other being a tonsil infection. Other than onc a few cases of flu, practices were attended f with aimost fun forces. M the Iron H ™« final six- 1 i remaining seconds of the con- Expenses for Camp were defrayed by con- bucked over the two. tnbutions from individuals, businessmen, or-- . , . . . ,___ ganizat.ons rh. P.T.A.. and by the “ ,,he Jjckctf ‘,n a great amount of candy 4’Hthc M,ch“! ™e c°mpl«ely 72- dinstrel in the Spring. u hTVy Varsity Basketball S aad FIRST ROW (left to right): B. Hanson, D. Wagner, B. Rubish, W. Klaum, B. Fets- ko, H. Bodnar, D. Popchak. SECOND ROW: J. Fleegle, L. Brasher, R. Dallape, M. Bezek, R. Wagner, B. Slavik, Coach Michael. The 1953-54 basketball season was one of ups and downs for the Ferndale Yel- low Jackets. Four senior lettermen, Mike Bezek, Bill Rubish, Wayne Klaum, and Bob Slavik formed the backbone of the cage team. Sophomore Ray Dallape broke into the starting line-up while seniors Dick Popchak, Dave Wagner, and Bob Hanson performed as capable reserves. Some of the Jay-Vees who also helped out were Bob Fetsko, Hessie Bodnar, and Larry Brasher, all juniors. The season opened on December 4 at Cochran against a new opponent. Dale. The Jacket went down to defeat in their initial test, however, 55-48. The Purple Raiders jumped off to a 16-13 lead at the end of the first quarter and never were behind thereafter. Wayne Klaum dumped in 18 points and Bill Rubish added 14 to the Stinger's cause. After their opener, Ferndale went on a four game winning streak, registering successive triumphs over Richland, Somerset, Franklin, and Dale. The Jackets had to ward off a late rally to come out on top in the Richland Twp. game, 46-43- Wayne Klaum and Bill Rubish scored 14 and 13 points respectively to pace the Stinger’s scoring. The Ferndale-Somerset game was a real thriller. Bob Slavik intercepted an Eagle pass and dribbled the length of the floor to score a lay-up as the final buzzer sounded to give the Jackets a 53-52 victory. The Michaelmen made up a five point, 26-21 deficit at half-time to go ahead, 40-36, at the end of the third frame. A nip and tuck fourth period set the stage for Reb's game-winning goal. Bill Rubish collected 18 markers to pace the Jacket's scoring. Our boys then traveled to Franklin Borough to do battle with the Blue Jays in an afternoon contest. They picked up their third victory, 49-43, with Bill Rubish being Ferndale's big gun, scoring 18 points while Mike Bezek collected 12. The Michaelmen then returned home and avenged their only loss to that date by whipping Dale, 54-44, The Raiders led at the intermission, 27-22, but the Jackets roared back to go ahead 39-28 at the close of the third frame. The Stingers were paced by Bill Rubish's 21 markers and Mike Bezek's 14. Next the Stingers played host to Southmont Hi and lost a close 52-49 decision to the Golden Tigers. After trailing 35-20 at the half, the Jackets made a futile attempt to catch up, outscoring the Tigers, 21-8, in the third frame. Southmont was equal to the occasion, however, as they stood off the rally to come out on top. Rubish and Bezek scored 16 and 11 points respectively to lead the Jackets. With the new year came the start of the Tri-County League season. Ferndale opened their league schedule on the right foot by downing Indiana, 51-48. The Stingers had to come from behind to win. Bill Rubish's bucket late in the fourth period put the Michaelmen ahead to stay. Klaum, Rubish, Slavik, and Dallape all hit in the double figures to pace the Jacket's scoring attack. The Stinger’s Tri-County record was evened at 1-1 as they dropped a close 61-57 decision at Ebensburg. Playing on the County-seaters miniature court, Ferndale saw a 45-42 third quarter lead vanish as the Devils out-scored them, 19-12 in the final frame. Wayne Klaum was top Jacket performer with 16 points, followed by Bob Slavik and Ray Dallape who each contributed 12 markers. Taking time out from their Tri-County schedule, the Jackets traveled to Richland Twp. only to come out on the short end of a 46-41 count. Bill Rubish was the game’s high scorer with 14 markers. On January 15 the mighty Trojans of Johnstown Hi invaded the Ferndale court and conquered the Jackets, 72-48. The Stingers all-court press kept them in the con- test in the first-quarter. They trailed by only 17-15 at the end of the first frame, but from there the giant Trojans coasted to victory. Bill Rubish’s 15 points were the most any Jacket could register. Ferndale lost their third Tri-County contest at Davidsville, bowing to Conemaugh Twp., 75-71. Dalton Cable paced the Indians to victory as he registered 36 points, while Wayne Klaum scored 19 markers for the Jackets. Next the Yellow Jackets invaded the hilltop to go against our arch-rivals from Westmont, only to lose out, 70-68, in a thrilling contest. The Stingers trailed by two points at half-time, as neither team could build up a big lead in the nip and tuck” battle. Bill Rubish was Ferndale’s top scorer, hitting for 23 points. The win-starved Jackets then traveled to Somerset and broke their five game los- ing streak, again squeezing by the Eagles, 54-52. Wayne Klaum and Bill Rubish paced the Michaelmen in this non-league game with 15 and 14 points respectively. Windber was the next team to visit Ferndale and the Ramblers returned home with a 69-58 win under their belts. The Jackets just couldn’t hold a five point half- time lead as the Coaltowners scored 22 points in the third stanza. Ken Salder of Windber rolled up one of the highest totals ever scored on our home court as he hit for 18 field goals and three fouls for 39 points. Wayne Klaum had 16 for Ferndale. The Jackets next registered their second Tri-County win as they avenged an early season loss by beating Ebensburg 72-62. The Michaelmen had to come from behind at the half to post the win. Wayne Klaum's three successive field goals in the third ■frame gave the Jackets the lead they never relinquished. In the final period the Stingers hit for 29 points — 13 of them fouls as the Devils tried desperately to gain possession of the ball. Wayne Klaum paced the Ferndale five with 22 markers. u their next four games the Jackets managed to break even, winning two and dropping the same number. They registered victories over Windber and Southmont, while dropping contests at Indiana, 69- 61 and Johnstown Hi, 85 to 50. Bill Rubish’s 30 points paced the Stingers in their 73-64 win over Windber at Recreation Hall. At Southmont, Don Burnish's 34 points weren’t enough as the Jackets trimmed the Golden Tigers, 63-56, in a nip-and-tuck affair. Rubish again led Ferndale, this time with 22 points. Bob Slavik was next in line with 17. Due to the early date on which this yearbook must go to press, we are unable to bring the de- tailed results of the remaining games with West- mont, Conemaugh Twp., and Franklin. The scores of these games, however, will be found on the com- posite scoreboard of the season’s basketball results. I Junior Varsity Basketball FIRST ROW (left to right): H. Bodnar, L. Brasher, K. Frieben, R. Fedornock, M. Za- horan, J. Ryan. SECOND ROW (left to right): B. Krum, R. Frombach, T. Hasse, B. Fetsko, C. Hassen- plug, R. Leaf, R. Wagner, Coach Laslo. Our Junior-Varsity cagers opened their season under Mr. Laslo by taking the Dale J.V.'s into camp by a 42-30 count, with Bodnar and Fetsko getting ten points each. The team then racked up Richland, 27-25, with Fetsko heaving in sixteen markers, and then went on to notch win number three by thumping Somerset, 45-27, aided by Bodnar's fourteen points. Franklin pinned the first loss on our J.V.'s 29-27, but the team then went on an- other three game winning spree, downing Dale, Southmont, and Indiana in order by 33-22, 45-30, and 50-33 scores, respectively. In a reversal of form, the team dropped three in a row, bowing before Ebensburg, 39-25, Richland, 53-38, and Johnstown’s classy Trojans, 53-37. Hesse Bodnar bagged twenty-one points in a close 52-49 win over Conemaugh Twp., and the team then fell before Westmont, 69-45, and Somerset, 51-44. Bodnar again led the scoring with eighteen counters as our lads dumped Windber, 52-38. The Junior Jackets avenged an earlier loss to Ebensburg by walloping the little Devils by 57-28, with Bodnar racking up twenty. Hitting the road in league competition again, the Junior cagers edged Indiana by a 44-43 score, and then bowed to Windber, 56-55, despite Ted Hasse’s twenty-two point contribution. Our Stingers bounced Southmont's Little Tigers in a thriller, 39-35, as Bodnar's sixteen points were high. In their next fray, Johnstown's Juniors buried our Stingers under an 84-55 avalanche. The games against Westmont, Conemaugh Twp., and Franklin can not be reported in this detailed account due to the early yearbook deadline. The scores of these games will be found on the season's record page. —77— Junior Hiqh Basketball Our Junior High Basketball team played an improved brand of ball and promises good prospects for future varsity performers. Mr. Leaf's little jackets got off to a shaky start by bowing to Conemaugh Twp. by a 42-35 count, but they then got on the winning trail by bouncing Franklin by 38-26 and Westmont by 24-17. The usual stiff competition from the city of Johnstown's Junior High schools proved rough on our kids, for they fell before Joseph Johns, 32-24, Cochran 40-23, and Garfield, 50-34. The team, however, dumped Conemaugh's Little Horses, 40-27, Frank- lin for a second time by 35-16, and Richland by a 26-22 count. Westmont turned the tables on our Little Stingers by taking a 33-25 triumph, while Joseph Johns repeated their earlier win over Ferndale, this time by 31-23. Our boys next tripped Cochran for a notable win, 34-25, and dumped Richland by a 60-35 tally. Garfield repeated her mastery over our Junior cagers by beating our boys again, this time by a 59-35 count, evening the record for the season at 7 wins and 7 losses. The Junior Jackets were eliminated from the title race in the Conemaugh Valley Junior High School league on February 18th at Conemaugh Twp. The little Indians walloped F.H.S., 46-27. McCann collected 12 points to lead Ferndale. For the results of the remaining games see the scores on another page. -78- SECOND ROW: J. Gomulko, J. McCann, R. Freeman, B. Weaver, Mr. Leaf, D. Hunt, R. Kuhs, W. Chupko, P. Custer, D. Krissinger. FIRST ROW (left to right): H. Gehlman, C. Kocis, R. Gehlman, L. Rankin, R. San- ker, J. Gander, R. Otto. a JACKET SCOREBOARD VARSITY BASKETBALL RECORD JUNIOR HIGH RECORD Ferndale Opponent Ferndale Opponent 45 Dale 58 46 Richland 43 35 Conemaugh Twp. 45 53 Somerset 52 38 Franklin 26 49 Franklin 46 25 Westmont 17 53 Dale 44 21 Joseph Johns 32 49 Southmont 52 23 Cochran 40 51 Indiana 48 40 Conemaugh 27 57 Ebensburg 61 33 Garfield 46 41 Richland 46 35 Franklin 16 48 Johnstown 72 26 Richland 22 71 Conemaugh Twp. 75 35 Garfield 59 68 Westmont 70 34 Cochran 25 54 Somerset 52 60 Richland 35 58 Windber 69 27 Conemaugh Twp. 46 72 Ebensburg 62 36 Conemaugh 31 61 Indiana 69 23 Joseph Johns 31 76 Windber 64 25 Westmont 33 63 Southmont 56 — — 50 Johnstown 84 515 531 67 Westmont 85 73 Conemaugh Twp. 64 Won 8; Lost 8 64 Franklin 53 1285 Totals 1325 Won 11; Lost 11 JUNIOR VARSITY RECORD Ferndale Opponent Ferndale Opponent 44 Somerset 51 52 Windber 38 27 Richland 25 57 Ebensburg 38 45 Somerset 27 44 Indiana 41 27 Franklin 29 55 Windber 56 33 Dale 22 39 Southmont 35 45 Southmont 30 55 Johnstown 84 50 Indiana 33 33 Westmont 47 25 Ebensburg 39 57 Conemaugh Twp. 52 38 Richland 53 62 Franklin 45 37 Johnstown 53 — — 52 Conemaugh Twp. 49 912 Totals 916 45 Westmont 69 Won 12; Lost 9 rr i r -79— J_____L FIRST ROW (left to right): R. Fedornock, M Zahoran, J. Czyrnik, B. Rubish, J. Moody. R. Alviine, R Weaver. SECOND ROW: Coach Marts. J. Hodos. D Popchak, L. Brasher. F. Malisko, C. Jcrasa, H. Bodnar. J. Fleegle. S+inqers on the 1953 As the spring sports came around, the cry of play ball was heard ringing through the air. A meeting was held and baseball practice was called. A turnout of approximately thirty- eight boys tried out for the Stinger nine. Out of this group, Coach Marts picked a squad of eighteen players. Making their debut against Westmont in a Tri-County League game at Price Memorial Field, the Jackets, with the no- hit pitching of Bill Rubish, blanked the Hiiltoppers 1-0. Rubish pitched seven scoreless innings while fanning 15 batters. Rubish also scored the only run for Ferndale. In the following game, Ferndale met defeat at the hands of the Trojans of Johnstown in a game played at Cochran. Popchak and Phenicie each contributed doubles to Ferndale's cause. Phenicie was the losing pitcher as J. H. S. came on strong to defeat the Stingers 6-1. Czyrnik scored the one run for F. H..S. Diamond In a non-league game with Richland, here at Ferndale, the Rams went down to defeat in the second inning when Ferndale collected 5 hits and scored all 5 runs. Alwine and Czyrnik each connected for doubles as the Jackets went on to victory, 5-3. In our next game with Catholic Hi, the Jackets played host and suffered their second defeat in four starts. Each team collected seven hits, but the Crushers were able to turn their hits into more runs. Czyrnik and Rubish each collected two doubles for the only extra base hits of the game. The visiting Indians from Indiana next blanked the Jackets, 7-0. Three-hit pitching by Allison kept the Indians on their winning ways as the Stingers absorbed their second Tri-County loss. Rubish was the losing pitcher as he evened his record at 1 and 1. Meeting Westmont on our home grounds in our fourth league game the Jackets went down to defeat by the score of 9-2. Hodos and Alwine scored Ferndale's only tallies in the second inning. Phenicie lost his second game in as many starts. In a Tri-County game with Franklin the Jackets whipped the Blue Jays, 6-2. I hree home runs, by Alwine, Czyrnik, and Popchak, highlighted the game in which Ted Hasse received his first win. In the return bout with Franklin, played on their diamond, the Jackets again took the measure of the Jays, 5-2. ’Phenicie collected his first victory as the Ferndale bats- men had a field day collecting twelve hits off two pitchers. This game evened our league record at 3 and 3. The Trojans of Johnstown next invaded our grounds and took their second win over the Stingers in as many meetings. The Jackets were only able to collect three hits as Hasse dropped the decision, 5-1. Ferndale next hit the road, traveling to Indiana to finish their Tri-County season. The Stingers took a sound walloping from the county-seaters in absorbing a 9-1 de- feat. Weaver dropped the verdict while the woodslingers of F. H. S. could collect only two hits off Rice of Indiana. Capping the 1953 season, the Jackets visited the Rams of Richland. The Jackets outhit the Rams, 12-11, and outscored them 10-4, to give Rubish the win. This gave Ferndale a 5-6 record for the 1953 season and a tie for third place in the Tri-County League, with a 3-6 record. The Jackets continued their mastery of the links last season by going undefeated, running their string to twelve matches Ferndale is one of the few schools in this district that has a golf team. Due to this shortage of competition, the Stingers played only four matches, two each with Catholic Hi and Ebensburg. The team was comprised mostly of Brownstown boys. They played their home matches at North Fork Country Club. Bob Hahn qualified for the match at State College, and because an eighteenth-hole putt refused to drop, he missed finishing among the first five in the state of Penn- sylvania. || B. Slavik, S. Slavik Uur Llnksmen -1953 FRONT ROW Cleft to right): J. Czyrnik, H. Jeroy. T Dickson. R. Leaf, C. Fisher, J. Ryan. P. Dugan. B. Slavik, H. Bodnar. F. Winey. SECOND ROW: Coach Michael. D Bush. B Hanson. J. Biber, S. Slavik, C. Jerasa. B Rubish, B. Fctsko. B Katzcnstein. R Wagner, R. Weaver, J. Flecgle, D. James, Mgr. C Meyers. Track and Field 1953 Events A favorite spring sport at F. H. S. is track and field. In this activity last season the Ferndale thinclads did quite well. The first meet of the season was the Tri-County Meet, held at Cochran. The Jackets came in third, finishing behind Johnstown and Indiana, both Class A schools. Individual honors for the Jackets went to: Rich Voytko, first in javelin, and fourth in the shot put; Rich Weaver, second place in the high jump; Chuck Jerasa, third place in the discus; and the half mile relay team, comprised of Rubish, James, Fetsko, and Fleegle, placing second. The Stingers came away with first place honors in Class B of the Jr.-Pitt Meet the following week. Bill Rubish placed first in the broad jump and second in the 100 yd. dash. Rich Voytko collected ribbons for winning the javelin throw and plac- ing second in the shot put. Art Larson won the 180 yd. low hurdles, while Rich Weaver took a second place and Mike Bezek a third in the high jump. The Jackets followed this performance by taking first place in the American Legion Meet held at Cochran. This was the fourth consecutive season that the Ferndale thinclads had copped the Legion trophy. In this meet the Michaelmen placed in every event except the pole vault and the mile run. Barnesboro provided Ferndale with the most competition but couldn’t cope with the Jacket's overall strength. The District 6 meet, held at Altoona, came the next week. A first or second place was required in this meet for the right to compete in the state final. Bill Rubish, Voytko, and Art Larson all qualified for the State Meet, while as a team, the Jackets placed second behind Bellwood-Antis. Voytko was the only one of the three able to score in the State Meet. Against the best in the state, Ace threw the javelin 163 feet, good for second place. -84- Boys InWcloss Basketball So? °«'ores Girls Interclass Sports —87— Senior ALWINE, RONALD 1007 Harlan Avenue Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class Of- ficer. Secretary 1. Vice-President 2,3,4; F-Club 3, Vice-President 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Prom Committee 3; Ring Committee 3; Stagehand 4; Student Council 1,2,3; Track 1.2,3,4. ALWINE. TERRY, Somerset Pike, R.D. 4 Audio Visual 4; Basketball 1,2; F-Club 2,3.4; Football 1,2,3,4; Boys' Interclass 4; Student Council 1,2,3; Track 1.2,3. BEALE, NOEL, 503 Glen wood Avenue Band, Concert 1. Marching 1; Basketball 1,2,3.4; Driving 3; F-CIub 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2; Track 1.2,3. BERKEBILE, BEVERLY, 414 Ohio Street Audio Visual 4; Courier 4; Driving 4; F.H.A. 2,3; Treasurer 4; Mixed Chorus 2,3.4; Re- flector, Editor 4; Senior Play, Publicity-Pro- grams 4. BEZEK, EVELYN, 343 Kennard Street Courier 4; Driving 4; F.H.A. 3,4; Mixed Chorus 2; Reflector 4; Senior Play. Programs 4; Y-Teens 1,2,4. BEZEK. MICHAEL, 815 Crystal Street Baseball 3; Basketball 3,4; F-Club 3,4; Football 2,3; Boys’ Interclass 2; Prom Committee 3; Ring Committee 3; Student Council 3. Presi- dent 4; Track 3,4. BIBER, JOHN L, 324 Ohio Street Audio Visual 4; Courier 3,4; Driving 3; F-Club 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Boys’ Interclass 1.2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Prom Committee 3; Track 1,2.3. BLACK, BARBARA. 379 Sam Street Band. Marching 4; Driving 3; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Girls’ Interclass 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Reflector 4; Y-Teens 1,2,3.4. BODNER, BARBARA L., 1003 Vickroy Ave. Audio Visual 4; Cheerleader 1,2,3, Captain 4; Class Officer. Secretary 3; Courier 3,4; Driving 4; F.H.A. 2,3, Treasurer 4; G.A A. 2, Treasurer 3,4; Girls' Interclass 1,2,3,4; Prom Committee 3; Senior Play. Prompter 4; Student Council 2,3; Usher 4; Y-Teens 1,2, Secretary 3, Pro- gram Chairman 4. BUSH, DONALD C, R D. 1, Box 119 Audio Visual 4; F-Club. Secretary 3, Treasurer 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Forensic 4; Floys’ Interclass 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3.4; Prom Committee 3; Reflector 4; Student Council 4; Track 12,3; Boys’ Quartet 3,4. BUSHWACK. FRANK. 246 View Street Audio Visual 4; Driving 4; Reflector 4. BUTERBAUGH. PATSY L, 409 Summit Ave. Audio Visual 4; Band. Concert 1,2,3,4. March- ing 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1; Driving 4; F.H.A. 2,3.4; G A.A. 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Girls’ Interclass 1,2,3,4; Usher 4; Y-Teens 1,2,3.4. Directory CERNAK MAJORIE, R.D. 1, Box 224. Audio Visual 4; Courier 4; F.H.A. 3,4; G.A A. 4; Girls’ Interclass 4; Mixed Chorus 2; Re flector 4; Ring Committee 3; Usher 3,4; Y- Teens 1,2,3, President 4; Tumbling Team 2. CROFT, LYTTON R., 1004 Harlan Avenue Golf 4. CVRKEL. CAROLE, R.D. 1. Box 236 Band, Concert 4, Marching 3,4; Class Officer. Secretary-Treasurer 3,4; Driving 4; F.H A. 4; Majorette 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Reflector 4; Ring Committee 3; Usher 4; Y-Teens 1. Vice- President 2. Treasurer 3,4. CZYRNIK, JOE, R.D. 1. Box 241 Baseball 1,2,3,4; F-Club 4; Boys’ Interclass 1,2.3,4; Track 2.3,4. DALLAPE, JOHN F., 401 Moxham Avenue Band, Marching 3; Basketball 1.2. F-Club 2,3,4; Football 1.2; Track 1,2. DAUM, PATRICK, 211 Gable Street Driving 4; Reflector 4. DEBEVC, JOSEPH, 324 Ohio Avenue F-Club 3,4; Football 1.2,3,4; Boys’ Interclass 1,2; Track 1,2. DEVINE. JAMES Q.. 145 Gilbert Street Boys’ Interclass 4; Track 3,4. DIETZ, MARJORIE. 402 Vickroy Avenue Driving 4; F.H.A. 2,3, Secretary 4; G.A.A. 3,4; Girls' Interclass 1,2,3,4; Librarian 1.3,4; Y- Teens 1,2,3,4. DUNCAN, PEGGY ANN. 361 Ohio Street Audio Visual 4; Courier 4; Driving 3; F.H.A. 4; Girls’ Interclass 1,4; Prom Committee 3; Senior Play 4; Student Council 1; Usher 4; Y-Teens, Treasurer 1,2,3,4; Senior Play, Pub- licity 4. FETSKO. JOE, 100 Gable Street Golf 1,2,3,4; Boys’ Interclass 2,3,4; Prom Com- mittee 3; Track 1,2,3.4 FLEEGLE. JAMES A., 200 Quaker Avenue Baseball 3,4; Courier 3,4; F-Club 3,4; Boys’ Interclass 1.2,3,4; Manager 1,2,3,4; Reflector 4; Stagehand 4; Track 12,3.4; Photo-Club 2. GALIOTO, PAULINE, 352 Ohio Street Driving 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Senior Play 4; Y-Teens 4. GOHN, PHYLLIS, 543 Vickroy Avenue Band, Concert 2.3,4, Marching 2,3,4; Basket- ball 2,3; Driving 4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3, Vice-President 4; Girls’ Interclass 1,2.3.4; Maj- orette 2,3,4; Senior Play. Usher 4; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Tumbling Team 2. HANSON. ROBERT, 501 Fcrndale Avenue Audio Visual 4; Basketball 4; Boys’ Interclass 3; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Track 3,4. HARRISON. LOIS LOUISE. R.D. 1, Box 112 Band, Marching 2,4; Y-Tecns 1.2,4. HELSEL, THOMAS B.. 203 Habicht Street Basketball 1; Golf 2,3,4; Boys’ Interclass 2,3.4. HOOVER, SHIRLEY R, 408 Ferndale Ave Audio Visual 4; Driving 4; F.H.A. 2,3; G.A.A. 2,3; Girls’ Interclass 1.2,3,4; Majorette 2,3,4; Y-Tecns 1,2,3,4. HOWARD, NEVIN, 917 Boston Street JERASA. CHARLES. R D. 1, Box 149 Baseball 3,4; Class Officer 2,3,4, President; F-Club 2,3, President 4; Football 1.2,3,4; Boys' Interclass 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Prom Committee 3; Ring Committee 3; Student Council 2; Track 1.2,3,4. KATZENSTEIN, ROBERT. 415 Vickroy Avenue Basketball 1,2; F-Club 4; Football 1,2.3,4; Boys’ Interclass 3,4; Student Council 1.2; Track 1,2,3. KLAUM, WAYNE. 352 Oakland Avenue Audio Visual 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; F-Club 3,4; Football 2.3,4; Ring Committee 3; Student Council 4; Track 1,2,3,4. KOHAN. BERNARD, 155 Gilbert Street Driving 4; Football 3,4; Golf 1,2.3,4. KOLAR. ELSIE A.. 421 Ohio Street Audio Visual 4; Courier 4; Driving 4; F.H.A. 3; Mixed Chorus 2,3; Reflector 4; Senior Play, Publicity-Programs 4. KRUM, SUSAN. 333 Margaret Avenue All County 2,3,4; Audio Visual 4; Band. Con- cert 4 Librarian-Secretary, Marching 3 Librar- ian. 4-Librarian. Secretary, Swing 3; Band Coun- cil 3,4; Courier 2,3,4, Editor; F.H.A., Vice- President 2,3 , President 4; Forensic 4; Librarian 1,2,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Reflector 4; Senior Play 4; Student Council, Secretary 3; Y-Teens 1.2,3,4-Interclub-CounciI Representative. KUSH, LUCILLE, 218 Crystal Street Courier 4; Driving 4; F.H.A. 3,4; Girls' In- terclass 1,4; Y-Teens 1,2,4; Senior Play, 4— Make-Up. LEAF. VIVIAN, 417 Glenwood Avenue Audio Visual 4; Band, Concert 1,2,3,4, Swing 1,2,4. Marching 1,2,3; Driving 3; F.H.A. 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1; Girls’ Interclass 1,2; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Reflector 4; Y-Teens 1,2,3.4; Junior Play 3. LEES. CHARLOTTE, 112 Oakland Avenue Driving 4; F.H.A. 4; Forensic 4; Girls’ Inter- Class 1,2.3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Senior Play 4—Property Committee. LESCINSKY, FRANK, 138 North Street Audio Visual 4; Band 3, 4. Marching; Forensic 4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Reflector 4; Senior Play 4; Poster Club 4. LEVENTRY. LEONA. 277 View Street Driving 4; F.H.A. 3,4; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4. LEVENTRY, SHIRLEY, 316 Penrod Street Driving 4; F.H.A. 2,3.4; Majorette 3; Usher 4; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4. LONG. JAMES R , 608 Vickroy Avenue Band 2,3.4—Manager; Band Council 2,3,4; Stagehand 2,3—Manager. LOUSHE, DOLORES, 224 Alma Avenue Driving 4; F.H.A. 3; Senior Play 4—Make-Up. McCANN, THOMAS, 907 Boston Street Band 4—Marching; Baseball 4; Boys' Interclass 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Senior Play. MAGELITZ, ELAINE. 409 Valley Street Audio Visual 4; Band, Concert 2,3,4. Marching 2,3,4; F.H.A 2.3,4; Girls’ Interclass 2.3,4; Majorette 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 4, Ring Com- mittee 3; Usher 4—Head Usher; Y-Teens 1,2 —President 3, Vice President 4. MAKSIM, PAULINE S.. 400 Habicht Street Band 3,4; Driving 4; G.A.A. 4; Girls' Inter- class 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Senior Play 4—Property Committee. MEYER. JANET, 321 Emerald Street Audio Visual 4; Driving 4; F H.A. 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Y-Tecns 4. MEYERS. CHARLES. 129 Clair Avenue Boys’ Interciass 1,2; Manager 1,2,3,4. MICIK. DOROTHY. R.D. 1, Box 293 F.H.A. 4; Y-Tccns 1,2,3,4. MILLER, JANICE, 551 Ruby Street Cheerleader 1,2.3.4; Courier 4; Driving 4; F.H.A. 2,3.4; G.A.A. 3,4; Girls' Interclass 1,2,3,4; Librarian 1.2,3; Mixed Chorus 3; Ring Committee 3; Senior Play 4—Publicity Chair- man; Usher 4; Y-Tecns 1,2—Secretary 3,4. MISHLER, EVELYN. 390 Riverside Avenue Audio Visual 4; Cheerleader 1; Courier 4; Driving 4; F.H.A. 4; Forensic 4; G.A A. 4; Girls’ Interclass 1,3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Re- flector 4; Senior Play 4—Student Director; Usher 3,4: Y-Tecns 1,3,4. MOODY. JAY, 334 Margaret Avenue Audio Visual 4—President; Band 4—Marching; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Class Officer 1—Vice President; Courier 3,4; F-Club 3.4; Boys’ Interclass 4; Prom Committee 3; Ring Committee 3; Reflector 4; Senior Play 4; Stage- hand 4; Student Council 1,2; Track 1,2,3. MORIHLATKO, ANDREW J., R.D 1 Box 129 Interclass 4. O’SHERIN, MELVIN F., 500 Crystal Street PALKO, JERI, 512 Glenwood Avenue Audio Visual 4; Driving 4; F.H.A. 2.3,4; Forensic 4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4. PASSERO. ROBERT V., 910 Austin Street Audio Visual 4; Band, Concert 2,3,4. Marching 2,3,4; Band Council 3,4; Driving 3; Mixed Chorus 3,4. PAULAKOS, LOU ANN, 213 Summit Avenue Audio Visual 4; F.H.A. 2,3.4; Forensic 4; G.A.A. 3,4; Girls’ Interclass 1,2,3,4; Majorette 3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3.4; Usher 4; Y-Tcens 1,2,3,4; Poster Club 4. PENTRACK. JO ANN, 222 Crystal Street Audio Visual 4; Band, Concert 1.2,3,4. March- ing 1,2,3,4; Driving 4; F.H.A. 4; Girls’ Inter- class 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Prom Committee 3; Ring Committee 3; Student Council 1; Y-Tcens 1—Treasurer 2,3,4; Poster Club 4. —90— PIHNARCIK. DONNA. 717 Summit Avenue Audio Visual 4; Band, Concert 1. Marching 1; Cheerleader 1,3; Courier 4; F.H.A. 2,3,4— Vice President; Forensic 4; G.A A. 4; Girls' Intcrclass 1,3.4; Mixed Chorus 2,4; Reflector 4; Ring Committee 3; Senior Play 4; Usher 3.4; Y-Teens 1,2.3,4. PILLETT, PATRICIA J , 1591 Colonial St. Audio Visual 34; Band 1—Concert, Marching; Cheerleader 1.2,3,4; Class Officer 1—Secretary; Courier 3,4. POPCHAK, RICHARD T., 314 Troy Street Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2.3,4; Driving 3; F-Club 3,4; Football 1,2,3.4; Ring Committee 3; Stagehand 4; Student Council 3; Activities Committee 3; Poster Club 4. ROBSON, ALICE, 334 Lunen Street Courier 4; Driving 4; Senior Play 4, Make-Up Committee. RUBISH BILL, 535 Summit Avenue Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Driving 3; F-Club 1,2,3.4; Football 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3,4 RYCHAK. PAUL, 453 Valley Street RYCHAK. PETE. 453 Valley Street Audio Visual 4; Track 3. SHAFFER. CHARLES A.. 400 Margaret Ave. Audio Visual 4; Marching Band 4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Stagehand 4. SLAVIK. BOB. 400 Habicht Street Basketball 1,2,3,4; Driving 4; F-Club 3.4; Football 1,2,3,4; Golf 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1; Track 1,2,3. SLAVIK, STEVE. 400 Habicht Street Audio Visual 4; Driving 4; F-Club 2,3,4; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4; Interclass 3,4; Track 3.4. SMITH. DON, 206 Habicht Street Golf 1,2.3,4; Interclass 1. SOBER, PHIL, 725 Summit Avenue Forensic 4; Mixed Chorus 2.3,4; Driving 4; F-Club 4; Football 1,2,3 4; Interclass 1,2,3,4; Track I; Marching Band 3. WAGNER. DAVE, 315 Station Street Audio Visual 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Courier 4; F-Club 4; Football 1,2; Track 1,2.3,4. WALKER. POLLY ANN, 541 Hystone Avenue Mixed Chorus 4; Y-Tecns 4. WARD, BARBARA L., 406 Vickroy Avenue Driving 4; F.H.A. 2,3.4; Librarian 1,2,3.4; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4. WARFEL. EDWARD C , 171 Gilbert Street Audio Visual 4; Band. Marching 4; Courier 4; Mixed Chorus 1.2,3,4; Reflector 4; Senior Play, Actor 4; Track 2,3,4. WINEY, FRED. 549 Margaret Street All County Chorus 4; Audio Visual 4; Band. Concert 3,4. Marching 3,4; Courier 4; Forensic 4; Boys' Interclass 4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Re- flector 4; Track 1,3,4. STUVER, JANICE L.. 600 Ferndale Avenue All County Chorus 2,3,4; Audio Visual 4; Band, Concert 2.3,4. Marching 2,3,4, Swing 4; Band Council 3—Secretary; Courier 4; Driving 4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Forensic 4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Girls' Interclass 1,2,3,4; Librarian 1.2,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Reflector 4; Usher 4; Y-Tcens 1,2,3.4; Girls’ Trio 4; Girls' Basketball 3. TERCEK, FREDERICK, 432 Terry Street Basketball 1; Football 2,3; Boys' Intcrclass 4. THOMAS, CAROL, 611 Vickroy Avenue All County Chorus 4; Audio Visual 4; Band. Concert 1,2,3,4, Marching 1,2,3—President 4, Swing 1.2,3,4—President; Band Council 2,3,4; Driving 3; F H.A. 2,3,4; Forensic 4; G A.A. 4; Girls' Interclass 2,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Re- flector 4; Senior Play, Pompter 4; Junior Play 3; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Trio 4. TOMAK. IRENE. R.D. 1. Box 237 F.H.A. 4; Y-Teens 1.2,3,4. —91— Autographs —92— 'IRflKBMR tiOTISE KANSAS cmr 6s MISSOURI