Ferndale High School - Reflector Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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 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—

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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—

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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.