Franklin Regional High School - Quill Yearbook (Murrysville, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1953 volume:

THE SENIOR CLASS of 1953 PRESENTS The Book and Pencil Edition of the QUILL FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Murrysville, Pennsylvania • • • This is our story This is our story, a record of our accomplishments through four years of hard work and play. It is a summary of our happy times, our physical and mental growth, our endeavors, and our final chapter—graduation. In writing this story there have been scenes, plots, and characters. In this drama of life many scenes have changed—from adolescence to physical maturity, from periods of depression as freshmen, to the heights of happiness at the junior prom and the senior dance. As we finish this final chapter, we hope other classes enjoy their school days as we have. These memories of Franklin Township High School will linger with us forever. 2 Table of Contents SETTING ... Set in our spacious lawn among stately trees our beautiful school is the nucleus of this dramatic story. Within its walls and crowded corridors we have mingled, chatted, studied, danced, and laughed our way to the end. We shall always remember the exciting ball games and the beautiful dances in our school gym. In our trophy case in the hall there is a reminder of the Championship Team of ’51. Other scenes will change, but this Setting— this Franklin—will remain as a pillar of wisdom, a pearl of reminiscences. CHARACTERS . . . We are the real characters in this story. We are the scared freshmen, the giggling sophomores, the excited juniors, and the dignified seniors. Each of us seniors, in different degrees of appreciation, approaches the last proofreading of his school record. We hope that those records are good blueprints of our characters, our attitudes, and our sportsmanship. PLOT . . . Our story has had an intriguing plot, for each of us has planned his school life differently. Some plotted for good grades; others, for fun and play. How- ever, we all believe that we have had a splendid class spirit, that we have cooperated with our teachers, and that we have learned to see the best in the other fellow. LOCAL COLOR . . . Our flashy cheerleaders in all modesty have added their encouraging cheers to the blue and gold. Their spirits are always high whether we are winning or losing. This small group is the synthesis, the core, the heart of the morale of our school. DEDICATION Mr. John Gearhard fcbJ? Jin' -' wjL . To our sponsors . . . Mrs. Evelyn Stephan and Mr. John Gearhard . . . who have helped and en- couraged us . . . and whose forthrightness and generosity have left a lasting impression on our lives . . . we, the Senior Class affectionately dedicate the 1953 Quill. Mr. Lee S. Ellsworth Supervising Principal ADMINISTRATION Mr. John A. Swacus, Principal Miss Beryl Pritchard, Secretary BOARD OF EDUCATION Sitting, Harold C. Hughes, Secretary; Lawrence 0. Miller, President. Standing, Lee C. Simmons, Daniel L Whitehead, V. Pres., Louis P. Fisher. 5 COMMERCIAL Mr. Hugh Cilmour. Miss Joan Young. Mr. Ray McCauley Three English teachers we have here Mr. Cilmour in dramatics brings a tear. Miss Young has Spanish and is always so neat Our Friend, Mr. Mac, is hard to beat. Mr. Edward Long. Miss Ruth Krysik, Mrs. Lois Johnson Mrs. Johnson teaches us Sales without any fuss Miss Krysik tall and graceful dictates to us. Mr. Long has Typing and Math each year All three know their stuff and to us are dear. Instructing us in the art of learning . . . guiding, shaping, and moulding our character . . . that we may in time assume the responsibility of citizenship. SCIENCE AND MATH MUSIC AND MEDICAL ARTS Mr. John Gearhard, Mrs. Cornelia Spiegel, Mr. Donald Christian, Mr. Joseph Brevak Mr. Gear hard, our sponsor, makes easy our Math Mr. Brevak is always good for a laugh, Mr. Christian in Algebra and Chemistry is fine Mrs. Spiegel we’ve enjoyed for a long time. Mrs. Spiegel we ve enjoyed for a long time. C.M?. Mrs. Ann Gasper, Mrs. Evelyn Ference Mrs. Ference sings us lyrics and songs She leads our band by waving her baton. Mrs. Gasper is a very fine nurse If it weren’t for her we’d be quite worse. FACULTY PHYSICAL EDUCATION SOCIAL STUDIES Mr . Evelyn Stephan. Mr. James Mr. Kelley is coach of our team He keeps his boys right on the beam. Mrs. Stephan teaches us dancing and She's a good coach and has high aims. Mr. William Waskoskie. Mr. Robert Cieslik, Mr. Robert Amalong Mr. Amalong is our guide and leads the way Of Mr. Cieslik’s humor there is much to say. And Mr. Waskoskie is our true friend To all we can go for historical trends. Mrs. I .aura Remaicy, Mr. Samuel Bohinc, Mrs. Grace Pee A very fine teacher is Mrs. Pees Mrs. Remaley taught us our A, B, C’s. Mr. Bohinc is a very tall man Who is always willing to lend a hand. Miss Mary Lou Hostetler, Mr. Carl Vollberg Miss Hostetler guides us in home crafts She’s young and sweet and enjoys a good laugh. Mr. Vollberg teaches us Industrial Arts The boys learn many skills, aids, and parts. 7 SENIOR LEADERS 8 Robert Barrickman Jack McAlpine We are proud to present the students who have earned the honor of being chosen as our Senior Leaders—Shirley Anderson, Norma Daugherty, Sylvia DeZanet, Robert Barrickman. Jack McAlpine, and Ray Wertz. These six people have served our school well and are found to excel in scholarship, service, leadership, and character. They have shown an unselfish devotion to the best interest of our school. .. ___________________________________________ i v h Norma Daugherty Sylvia DeZanet SHIRLEY ANDERSON “Andy” Well, Hi Kid! At basketball Andy is hard to beat Steak and onions she loves to eat. The color she likes most is green And with Jo she is usually seen. Varsily Club Quill Editor Mixed Chorus Roundup Band Play ANTHONY ASTORRI “Pinky' Shape up or ship out. A famous lawyer he would like to be His favorite subject is girls, you see. The color he likes most is green With Bill or Bob he is usually seen. Mixed Chorus Play Quill Roundup ROBERT BARRICKMAN “Slats” How you was? A real tall basketball player, you see He’s usually seen with Bill or Pinky. A handsome doctor he is going to make Lobsters an I the color blue he will always take. Mixed Chorus Varsity Club Quill Play Roundup Honor Society MARCARET BERCANT “Cookie” Oh, crumb! Slippery Rock College she plans to attend The stairuat to leaching she will ascend. She thinks driving a car is really neat French fries and hamburgers she'll always eat. THOMAS BORLAND I don't k; To go to Penn State is his wis. . A big steak dinner, his favorite dis... His one pet saying is, ‘7 don’t know He’s usually seen with Moose, and Crow. Dave” PAULINE BOWMAN “Pauline” My golly! A diamond on her finger we see With Jim she just loves to be. Her favorite subject is typing two She’s seen with Doris, Starsie, and Swanky too. Mixed Chorus Play Vice-President of class Quill Roundup Mixed Chorus Student Secretary Quill There are three kinds of seniors . . . Those who loaf and skip a lot , VIRGINIA CAMPBELL “Gabby” ROSALIE CAPPA “Cuppie” ROBERT CARCNEL “Crow” Wow George! The University of Pittsburgh she plans to attend As a Physical Therapist there'll be no end. A steak dinner with strawberry cake And any serviceman she'll always take. Mixed Chorus Play Oh, you’re ignorant! A While Valley girl, full of tricks She’ll be an artist and draw rivers and creeks. Dolores an I June are her favorite pals Ravioli and yellow makes a hit with this gal. Mixed Chorus Roundup Quill Cripe sakes! He’s not too short but not real tall His favorite subject is study hall. As his favorite color he will always choose red. If he couldn’t go to Penn Twp. he’d wish he were dead. Band Quill My gosh! Gee whiz! Not too fitlin. A real nice beautician she will no doubt be Her most welcome dish is Donnie, you see. Her favorite subject is typing two Give her any color as long as it’s blue. Mixed Chorus 10 Dancing and skating she’ll always do Give her spaghetti and the color blue. She practices basketball every night To beat her playing would be some fight. Mixed Chorus Basketball Quill Roundup Those who date and stay out late . Those who work and study hard . . A real nice girl we have right here She joined the Honor Society in her junior year. A Penn State student she plans to be Her favorite color is green, you see. Mixed Chorus Roundup Quill Play Student Secretary SYLVIA DeZANET No kiddin? She's not too short, and not too tall A basketball player, liked by all. National Honor Society in her junior year Skating and dancing to her are dear. Class Treasurer Quill Student Secretary Roundup Editor Mixed Chorus Play “Sylvia” ALENE DICKEY “Al” HELEN EARLL “Red” Holy Cow! Her favorite color is “Kelley” green With Norma or Nez she is usually seen. A housewife Alene wants to be She'll marry Jack, just wait and see. Mixed Chorus Quill Girls’ Chorus Roundup Basketball Cad! A business school graduate she'll be someday A cute little redhead most people say. She loves milk shakes and the color green With Lorraine she is usually seen. Quill Mixed Chorus Roundup Library Staff 13. JAMES EBERTS Where’s Gusda? A hot rod driver he wishes to be He's usually seen with Gusda, you see. Chicken and potatoes he loves to eat Loafing around just can't be beat. “Jim” JEANETTE ECKELS “Jean” MARY EVANS “Mar” Good grief! A nurse or math teacher she will be Her favorite subject is geometry. Chicken and dumplings she thinks is a treat Her hobby, sewing, is hard to beat. Play Quill Mixed Chorus Roundup I don’t know. She always has for you a cute little smile And enjoys riding horseback mile after mile. French fried shrimp she thinks is a treat And to Mary, Rich just can’t be beat. Quill Mixed Chorus Girls’ Chorus But all with a single hope — to graduate . . . Take a look at our record . . . 11 pencil? A diamond on her finger we see A butcher's wife she is going to be. She likes any color as long as it's green With Mary, Bert, and Shirley she’s usually seen. BETTY FERRINGTON “Bets Is your nose long? A diamond ring on her finger we see Don Beatty’s wife she is going to be. Ham barbecues are her favorite dish To marry Don is her only wish. Mixed Chorus Quill Mixed Chorus Girls’ Chorus Play Quill 1953 MIRIAM GEIGER “Mir” Oh, how cute! On her left hand is a diamond ring As a pastime, she likes to sing. “Oh, how cute,” is what she says most And Rich, she’ll most likely boast. Mixed Chorus Quill Girls’ Chorus Roundup Play Oh gosh! A telephone operator she wants to be She’s crazy about steak and Bill, you see. She likes any color as long as it’s blue Her favorite subject is typing two. Mixed Chorus Quill Holy cow! Visiting Derry she is usually seen She likes any color, especially green. A laboratory Technician she wants to be Her favorite subject is history. Play Quill Mixed Chorus Hey Kids! You know what? A sweet little blonde, known to all By her ability to play basketball. She’ll win our game most every night Red clothes and steak, that’s her delight. Varsity Club Mixed Chorus Quill Student Secretary Basketball Artists, athletes, actors, and musicians . . . Mechanics, journalists, an occasional scholar . . . 1953 Seniors � DORIS KISTLER “Dig I could have died! Secretary for Nixon she would like to be She’s usually seen with Paul, you see. Her favorite foods are spaghetti and meat Swimming and dancing can’t be beat. Student Secretary Mixed Chorus Quill ALBERT KLAVON “AT Hey kid! A teacher Al would like to be He’s seen with Paul or Ed, you see. In outdoor sports he likes to compete The color blue is hard to beat. Band Volleyball Basketball Mixed Chorus EDWARD KOVALCIK “Eddie Hi Honey! He isn’t short and he isn’t tall. His favorite subject is study hall. At farming land he can’t be beat. Potatoes and steak he loves to eat. Roundup Band Quill Mixed Chorus His favorite color is a pretty green With Jim Eberts he is usually seen. His favorite subject is typing two Mechanical work he would like to do. Basketball Baseball His favorite color is a pretty blue To join the army he wishes to do. His favorite subject is study hall A real nice boy, liked by all. She likes to write letters we’ve heard it said Give her a hamburger and she’s well fed. Her favorite color is a pretty blue She’s seen with Becky, Betty, and Nancy too. Mixed Chorus Quill And a variety of personalities from A-Z . . . We did” the school and had lots of fun . . . Seniors 1953 A comptometer operator she would like to be Her favorite subject is P. 0. D. A meal of stuffed peppers she loves to eat Bowling and dancing just cant be beat. Mixed Chorus Roundup Quill Student Secretary Basketball ROBERT MARSCHIK “Bob What do you know? A Penn State student we have right here Hotel management he'll take up next year. He thinks square dancing is a real treat Stuffed chicken or turkey he loves to eat. THOMAS MATESIC “Tom Howdy! A nice tall farmer he will no doubt make A big roast chicken he'll always take. As a favorite color, he’ll always choose blue Dating Naomi he just loves to do. PAUL MATTHEWS For corn sake! His favorite subject is Doris Jean And with Doris he is usually seen. His favorite color is blue, you see A music teacher he would like to be. Mixed Chorus Quill Paul' Band (•j JACK McALPINE } “J c M Where’s the phone book? J' Basketball and baseball are tops with Jack ° Speed and ability he does not lack The President of our senior class He rates high with each lad and lass. Basketball Varsity Club Mixed Chorus Stage Crew Student Council President Baseball Sr. Class President MARJORIE McALPINE “liaVgifr Gee whiz! Bowling and skating are her favorite pastime Green clothes and peppers she’ll take every time. Margie for a cheerleader is one real break A sweet little nurse she will no doubt make. Varsity Club Quill Mixed Chorus Student Council Roundup We slaved over nightly assignments . . . And how we complained . . . Seniors 1953 ROSEMARIE McDERMOTT “Rosie For Pete’s sake!' A secretary for the F.B.I. she wishes to be She likes the color blue and dancing, you see. Pork Chops and french fries she thinks is a treat English class and skating just cant be beat. Mixed Chorus Student Secretary Quill Roundup Editor VIRGINIA McGURK “Ginny Oh Heavens! A missionary she wishes to be She's usually seen with her friend, Nancy. Liver and onions she loves to eat Writing to pen pals can't be beat. Quill Student Secretary DELORES METROSKY “Dolly Oh, I don’t know! A college student we have right here June and Rosalie are always near. As a favorite color she chooses blue She has brown hair and blue eyes, too. Mixed Chorus Student Secretary Quill Roundup WILLIAM MOORE I’m just so glad to be here! Bill is thinking of joining the navy His favorite food is roast turkey and gravy. With Bob or Pinky he's most often seen Riding around in a Chevy that’s green. Mixed Chorus Quill Play HAROLD MOOSE Look out! He likes to play basketball, as we know He’s usually seen with Tom and Crow. A machinist at the Airbrake he will be His favorite color is wine, you see. Mixed Chorus MARILYN NESBITT “Ner Hello Honey. To work for a doctor she would like to do Coffee and shrimp she likes real well too. Her favorite color is a pretty red If it weren’t for men she’d wish she were dead. Mixed Chorus Girls’ Chorus We relaxed at CosteWs . . . And loafed in the Diner . . . Seniors 1953 WAYNE RUGH “Sonny” Aw, come on chicken! His hobby is skating, and dancing too Dating girls he just loves to do. His favorite color is a real bright red If it weren’t for girls he’d wish he were dead. Mixed Chorus Roundup Quill Basketball Volleyball to NANCY RYCKMAN A “Nancy” Do you like the way you are put together? A dietitian she would like to be She’s seen with Virginia. Grace or Betty. Her favorite subject is typing two To cook, swim, or read she loves to do. Quill LONNIE SHANNON “B. G.” Wow George! An Electric Welder he will probably be llis favorite dish is Pearl, you see. He likes any color providing it’s blue Baked beans and Pearl he likes real well too. We have bought our last lunch ticket We have read our last Round-Up . . FAYE RUBRIGHT “Faye” You scrounge! Driving and basketball are her interests each day Her favorite color is red, by the way. A nurse or secretary she will probably be She’s usually seen with her friend. Curly. Mixed Chorus Quill Varsity Club Student Secretary Basketball You know what I mean? A clerk in a store she wants to be She’s usually seen with Carol, you see. Meat loaf and gravy she loves to eat Of all her classes, English can’t be beat. THELMA ROSE “Curly You’re a character. A real sweet girl, a cheerleader too Her hobby is skating, and she loves to wear blue. Pice-President of Student Council she did ac- quire To own a Dude Ranch is her main desire. Varsity Club Student Secretary Mixed Chorus Student Council Quill Cheerleader DIXIE NOEL Seniors BERTHA SHAW That’s for sure! A rancher's wife she wishes to be She likes spaghetti and meat balls, you see. She likes any color as long as it's blue Her favorite subject is typing two. Mixed Chorus Girls’ Chorus Quill J’B t” Imj “Mary” MARY SHERtf Holy Hannah! A diamond on her finger, you see With Bert Kemerer she loves to be. Her favorite subject is shorthand two She likes ham and chicken and the color blue. Student Secretary Quill Roundup Mixed Chorus PEGGY SIMMONS “Peg” Oh no! A teacher, Peggy wants to be Her hair is bright red as we can see. Her favorite color is a pretty green And with Marge she is most often seen. Quill Mixed Chorus Roundup MARIAN SIMONS “Hon” Just checking! The wife of a millionaire she wishes to be She’s usually seen with Mary, you see. French fries and shrimp she loves to eat Pestering people just can’t be beat. Mixed Chorus Student Secretary Quill Roundup i could spit A cute little nurse she is going to make Just give her macaroni and chocolate cake. Her favorite color is baby blue She’s seen with Swanky and Pauline too. Mixed Chorus Student Secretary Quill ROSEMARIE STAMM “Rose” I’ll think about it. A therapist she would like to be Her favorite subject is history. Ham and potatoes she loves to eat The color blue just can’t be beat. Quill We have held our last class meeting . . . We have played our last game with Export . . . I thought I’d die. A real cute girl, a strawberry blonde With Stairsie and Pauline she's seen around. Her hobby is dancing and that’s no lie She likes liver and onions and pumpkin pie. Mixed Chorus Student Secretar Quill Jerky. A real nice girl from out Vandergrift way She likes to play basketball we’ve heard her say. Spaghetti and meat balls she loves to eat As a nurse, she’ll be hard to beat. Mixed Chorus Quill Play My Heavens! Cheerleader Captain and a cute girl too French fried food and skating will do. Pink and blue are her favorite colors She’ll marry a man with a million dollars. Varsity Club Student Secretary Mixed Chorus Quill A sailor man he wants to be His favorite gal is Shirley, you see. Meat loaf and potatoes he loves to eat Loafing with Don just can’t be beat. r Hop” DONALD WATT You see! He's not too short, he’s kind of tall A dark-haired boy, liked by all. His favorite color is most definitely blue Loafing with Glenn he just loves to do. Don” RICHARD CRICK “Rich Maybe. A good looking farmer he will no doubt be He’s usually seen with his girl, Mary. A chicken dinner is his favorite food In bright yellow he looks real good. Basketball Varsity Club Baseball We’ll always cherish the friendships . . . We’ll always treasure the good times . . . RAY WERTZ “Vic” You goin Skatin? He’s not too short, he’s medium tall His favorite subject is study hall. A real nice farmer he will probably be He’s crazy about blue and skating, you see. Quill Roundup Play IRENE WEISTER Peg Oh yoey! With Johnny Young she is usually seen Her favorite colors are pink and green. She plans to work after graduation Cowboy pictures are among her collection. Girl� ' Chorus Roundup Quill OFFICERS AND SPONSORS First Row: Jack McAlpine, Pres.; Tom Borland, Vice-Pres.; Peggy Simmons, Treas. Second Row: Sylvia DeZanet, Sec.; Mr. Cearhard, Mrs. Stephan, Sponsors. We'll always remember F. T. H. S. . . . And our class of '53. Senior Class Prophecy Women’s Athletic Instructor Annapolis Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland June 2, 1975 Profesor J. H. Cearhard Department of Mathematics Vassar College Poughkeepsie, New York Dear Mr. Cearhard: The class of “53 and I were very sorry that you were unable to attend their first reunion. I thought you would like to know how our former students have pro- gressed in these past years. Most of them have lived up to the great expectations we had for them. Some of them have become famous celebrities, and I know you’ve prob- ably heard of them. I will devote the rest of my letter to telling you of their achievements. “Hot Lips” Pinky and his trumpet have taken over the Harry James Orchestra. (Betty Grable, also.) Pinky is now playing at the Copa Cabana owned by the 3 M’s meaning millionaires—Moore, Matesic and Marschik. Ap- pearing also at the Copa is that world-renowned dancing team of “Faye and Ray. These two have danced their way into the hearts of millions. Several others from this class have chosen entertaining as their career. Marilyn Nesbitt is starring as Mario tanza’s singing partner in his latest picture, “The Scarcity of Singers. Pauline has signed with M.C.M. to star in their new picture, “The Perfect House- wife.” Irene and Delores are finally the top bill at the Palace. Their dance routine is to the sweet melody of “Dear Old Franklin High School. Bob Cargnel, the most beloved clown of all, is playing “Nicky” on the “Super Circus Show.” Donald Watt and Glenn Tomer have been dancing with the June Taylor Dancers on T.V. for three years. Continuing with T.V., we have two daily programs starring members of the class of “53. They are “Nancy Faces Life and “Cookie Gets Around. Jimmie “Durante” Eberts and Madam Miriam, the mezzo opera singer, are going to entertain in Korea with the U.S.O. While overseas the Madam will see her husband who is now a five-star general. Speaking of the war, the class of “53 has con- tributed greatly. Mary Evans and Thelma Rose decided to join the Waves right after Rich and his brother joined the Navy. Doris and Becky are in the Wacs. Those two always were a bit wacky, anyway. Tom Borland, who works for the Press, and Josie, who works for the Penn- Franklin News Dispatch, are both war correspondents in Korea. A1 Klavon is in the Secret Service. He came, but he couldn’t tell us a thing. Dicksie Noel and Rosemarie Stamm arc working for the Air Force. They are now stationed in Arizona, testing parachutes. Two of the members of the class have chosen the literary field. They are Peggy and Marjorie. Their latest book is “Party Planning for Fifteen” or “A Hectic Night.” Turning to sports we have June and Rosalie winning trophies in the roller derby. Harold has taken the fancy side of skating and with his partner, Shirley Anderson, he appears in nightclubs and on T.V. all over the United States. “Sylvia, the Sinister and “Rosemarie Rasputin” are doing fine in the field of wrestling. The Ice Capades are causing quite a sensation this year with their theme, Little Red Riding Hood. Three of our former students have leading roles. Don Liprando has the role of Little Red Riding Hood, Helen Earll is playing the part of the Big Bad Wolf, and Eddie Kovalcik will be Grandma. Many of these young people have entered other suc- cessful fields. Betty and Grace have become professional models. They model for the false faces on the Wheaties Box. Norma “Einstein” Daugherty has become successful as the chief designer of the Captain Video super-sonic code rings. Virginia Campbell is working as a lab tech- nician for the Lapcevic “Sic-Em-Boy” Dog Food Corpora- tion. Barbara Thomson, co-owner in the American Auto Inventors. Incorporated, has just come out with the news that they have the latest thing in autos. The genius minds of the Corporation, Shaw, Shero, and Faulk, three top scientists, have collaborated and invented the first Auto-matic “Warmer Upper” to replace the old fashioned Armstrong Heater. The competition is really stiff these days, isn’t it? Bob Barrickman has just opened a summer resort hotel in the prosperous resort town of Murrysville. The luxurious resort overlooks the banks of the Murrys- ville Sulphur Creek. The Rugh Construction Company has received the signal to break ground for the fabulous Eckels Building. The building is to be twice the height of the Empire State Building. As you probably know, our ex-class president. Jack McAlpine is running for the presidency of the United States this year as the Howdy Doody-Crat candidate. Shirley Keeler is his campaign manager. Lorraine told me that he said if she contributed generously to his campaign, that he would appoint her chief garbage col- lector of Franklin Township. Isn’t that nice? King Farouk has honored our class by choosing Marian Simons, a member of our class, as his sixth wife. He swears that this is his last big mistake. Sweet little Alene is now living in “The House That Jack Built.” The Paul “Richard Rodgers” Matthews School of Music will present a recital at Carnegie Music Hall. Maestro Matthews will present the noted pianist. Miss Ruby King. Miss King owes her fame to her one-fingered solo in the senior class play, “Sing For Your Supper.” The maestro will also present the “Maggie Sisters Trio,” Stairs, Swank and Swauger. All these people that I have mentioned were at the reunion. There were only two persons, other than you, who were unable to attends They were Virginia McGurk who is heading a hunting expedition in deep, dark Africa and Lonnie Shannon who joined the French Foreign Legion, and hasn't been heard of since. I hope I haven't missed anyone. This is more like a report than a letter, but I’m sure you are interested in what these people are doing. I hope to see you at the next reunion. Very sincerely yours, (MRS.) EVELYN STEPHAN (jR ftCf nux Thel'n Rosalie r an SatiMJ ftertha n ncy JUNIORS SOPHOMORES JR. HIGH JUNIOR First Row: V. Kramer. C. Restauri, T. Haaz. D. Pain:er, M. McKim. R. Galetti. Second Row: J. Miller. R. Beatty. S. Roger� . G. Dunmyre. R. Kemerer. C Bush. Third Row: C. Skena. M. Mastorovich. J. Reiter. S. A. Smiley. J. Bruggeman. J. Bryan. Fourth Row: B. Mateaic, J. Barnett. A. Watson. S. Crooks, B. Clawson, N. Kilgore. Fifth Row. A. Santoriella, 0. Hartley. I. Fish, M. Lucas. J. Cain. D. Cline. Sixth Row: M. Marschik, S. Beswarick. A. Schlenke, A. Haaz, R. Thompson. E. Schendel. Seventh Row: D. Bovard. J. Primozic, R. Hartman. L. Remaley, N. Porterfield, C. Bert. CLASS M, or; A A si - First Row: J. Lulz, B. Jones, W. Hice, D. Britz. J. Fidei, B. Hill. Second Row: P. Simpson, J. Kline, G. Hall. N. Geiger, S. Stay mates, H. Bebar. Third Row: P. Senchur, D. Kemerer, J. Neptune, R. Smith, M. A. McGuigan, A. M. Frescura. Fourth Row: B. Senchur, G. Elwood, M. Swager, M. Howard, E. M. Watt, W. Scott. Fifth Row: B. Mariana, M. L. Wilson, C. John. H, Watt. H Xline. A. Shuster. itt, H Cline. A. S CLASS OFFICERS AND SPONSORS George Hall, Vice-P.; Helen Bebar, Sec.; Mr. Brevak; Mrs. Johnson; Wanda Scott, Pres.; Marjorie Howard, Treas. 25 SOPHOMORE First Row: H. Schall. E. McCurk. F. Miller, G. Smilh, J. Sircely, R. Moose. Second Row: J. Hixenbaugh, S. Patty, A. Drenjevich, A. Schake, R. Primozic, P. Rubright. Third Row: H. Casper. E. Tomer. K. Koch. N. Bruggeman. D. Jones. F. Kosmack. Fourth Row: W. Himes. P. Green, E. Mares, H. Rugh. E. Peterson. J. Mayer. Fifth Row: W. Faulk, R. Deering. S. Hayes. K. Rubright. L. King. D. Bush. Sixth Row: D. Williamson, C. Nystrom, D. Stover, F. Stuck, H. Rubright, P. Stutz. Seventh Row: C. Collins, W’. Uhlig, J. Brady, B. Voithofer. E. Watt, J. Thomson. 26 CLASS CLASS OFFICERS AND SPONSORS In Front: Karl Koch. Sec.; Larry Swank. Pres. Standing: Ruth Deering. Vice-P.; Peggy Ru- bright, Treas.; Mr. Waskoakie, Mis� Krysik. ft ft -� � � • J. Cline, C Hale. R. Miller, N. Sinan. R. Paulisick. F. Gruber. Second Row: M. Mastorovich. W. Thomas, J. Eckels, R. Larouere. M. Rcmaley, J. Watkins. Third Row: L. Stiffy, L. Geiger, S. Friesell. A. Peterson. L. Kuznik, R. Lockard. Fourth Row: R. Eberts, F. Ruzbarsky. B. Grudowski, L. Swank. V. Vunovich, J. Pfeiffer. Fifth Row: J. Kellerman. E. Schall, EL Stover, G. Yant, T. Revolt. V. Killebrew. Sixth Row: P. Marschik, R. Beamer, E. Lape, S. Smithbower. 27 NINTH GRADE Top Row: D. Lindstedt, G. Kilgore, B. Scott. W. Kline. Middle Row: P. Elia� , C. Dency, S. Bartkus, H. Smith. C. Yurich, M. Maxwell. K. Fisher, G. Straley, M. Sole� , J. Klavon, B. L. Bell. Bottom Row: Mrs. Spiegel. I- Egloff, C. J. Coulter, P. Good. E. Watt. M. Lowes. V. Pivic, C. Meyer, E. Shaw, E. Murray, L. Rebich, C. Bolden. A. Keraerer, J. Buffington, J. Morris. Top Row: R. Rubright, D. Mar- schik, J. Anderson, A. Cook, R. Smith, E. Wolf, M. Davis. Middle Row: Mr. Christian. R. Jones, C. Bryan, R. Simpson, G. Restauri, K. Remaley, G. Byrd, G. Stutz, P. Porterfield, M. Mance. R. Stewart. Bottom Row: B. Thompson. D. An- derson, K. Yanko. A. Moose, R. Gebrosky, S. Lott, M. Doyle, C. Skena, R. Fish, P. McGuigan, R. Rutter, J. Clement, P. Katkowski. First Row: Miss Young. D. Thomas, J. Lavrich. P. Williamson, B. Miller, M. Frescura, J. Grudow- ski, J. McGuigen, H. Remaley, E. Lucas. P. Venus, J. Cappa, E. Bo- vard, T. Krushinski. Second Row: R. Rise hell, G. Earll, P. Farabaugh, M. Norton, B. Polhamus, P. Shaw, D. Stella, S. Ritko, M. Rivik, B. Broom, P. Bush, A. Myers, L. Smith. Third Row: R. Wertz, M. Sinan, B. Dopier, D. Kidney. EIGHTH GRADE Top Row. R. abii . D. Kelly, S. Eckels. H. Clunt. J. DeCecco, G. Nelson. Middle Row: Mr. Cilmour, L. Beatty, J. Maxwell, H. Ruzbar ky. I). Stairs, E. Klingensmith, E. Foulk, R. Fatur, D. Reck. R. Stalh, R. Nagle, T. Miller. Bottom Row: J. Mance, B. Rubright, D. Swauger, K. Korach, M. Krushinski, R. Shannon, H. Shero, R. Persin, J. Bryan, L. Griegor, J. Schake, R. Daugherty. Top Row: C. Allen. R. Shannon. W. Parker. W. Brady. S. Solea. Middle Row: M. Bezak. T. Beatty. R. Killebrew, G. Leeda, F. Heuvel. K. Krotz, J. LaCaria. R. Liprando, G. Restauri, W. Pass. E. Frescura. B. Whitehead. Bottom Row: Mr. Amalong, D. Diehl, P. Doyle, L. Kat- kowski, G. Snyder, R. Wert , B. Tomer, J. Lavrich, W. Gebrosky, D. Shannon, V. Jones, B. Reese, R. DeBiase. L Lott, R. Rivardo. Top: S. Kilgore, M. Starn, L. Rugh, K. Noca. M. Heaven. L. Glunt, W. Pass. C Kozuch, C. Homce, E. Green, A. Rivardo, E. Primozic, K. Staub. Bottom: Mr. Cieslik, E. Klingensmith, M. Snyder, L. Callucci, E. Lapcevic, R. DeZanet, G. Nelson, R. Deering, S. Shaw, B. Uncapher, J. Webb, R. Mika, M. Foster, G. McCurk, J. Popovich. r f5 fV A A SEVENTH GRADE First Row: R. Rubright, A. William , K. Kemerer, L. Jones, G. Sicerly, J. Rugh, J. Ventura. Second Row: D. Urick, M. J. King, Mrs. Remaley, A. Helmken, J. Stover. Third Row: J. Shirley, R. Morris, P. Watt, E. Britz, L. Stiffy, T. Denny, J. Bovard. Fourth Row: D. Haney, C. Caringham, B. Staub, E. Watt, T. Kemerer, S. Ritter. First Row: M. Galucci, R. Barber, L. Patty, R. Watson, S. King, D. Wymer, D. Kistler. D. England, M. Kukich. Second Row: P. McQuigan, R. Cornalie, S. Casper, A. Kessler, Mrs. Pees, B. Petruska, G. Campbell, M. Williamson, J. Knox. Third Row: D. Pajan, W. Weister. G. Wohlin. J. Yelochan. P. Eckels, M. Holodnik, J. McGoff, R. Kessler. Fourth Row: D. Brown, N. Rutter, D. Maxwell. M. Diehl, J. Me- Gurk, C. Primozic, C. Vanivich, J. Smithbower, D. Remaldy. 0 n X - n n 0 2 r 0 n ; o r A a a 1 n £ A n � ' O ik 4 4 a ( r) ) A a A « A n A ' 1. n « o 4 Ao 'A 1 1 v m y rk 4 nml . K! m, A fMM Y m g i H a First Row: C. Altman, M. Rihko, G. Wilson, J. Patterson, W. Bush, P. Kos- mack, R. DeCecco, M. Cramer. Second Row: M. Watt, B. Gordon, D. Pfieffer, Mr. Bohinc, J. Davis, S. Fern, T. Kal- von. Third Row: L Hill, B. McKim, B. Senchur, H. McGurk, B. Nagle, L. Glunt, C. Kelly, P. Luckas. Fourth Row: B. Dency, J. Porter, B. Huffman, R. Moore, R. Homce, T. Swanson, H. Hale. QUILL STAFF Left to Right—First Row: R. Cappa, J. Clement, L. Fish, M. Mastorovich. M. Lucas, M. Stairs, N. Ryckman, S. Keeler, _ mm m-% «I S « T 'T VI I T ! _l_ If C..anL U U Aril f Cini Ana V . I i r L f W Qf «umAt a Wiester, M. Swauger, R. Wertz, P. Matthews, W. Rugh, M. L Wilson. V. Kramer, G. Lott, B. Ferrington, R. McDermott. 1—Editor-in-Chirf, 2—Assistant Editor, 3—Sponsor. 4—Activity Write-ups, 5—Last Will. 6—Typing. 7—Sales. 8 Advertising, 9—Picture Identification, 10--Proofreading, 11—Prophecy, 12—Art, 13—Layout, 14—Senior rite-up, 15—Photos. The purpose of the 1953 edition of the Quill is to record the deeds of the hoys and girls, who, for the past four years, embodied the spirit of Franklin Township High School. In the years to come this yearbook will keep alive the memories gathered during their undergraduate days. The future years will bring new faces and changes to the school scene, but there shall be this record of the friends they knew, the tilings they did, and the memories that are still dear to them. Under the leadership of Shirley Anderson, our editor-in-chief, and Miss Krysik, our sponsor, every member of the staff contributed in some way to make this book a success. 32 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Miss Krysik, Sponsor, Norma Daugherty, Robert Barrickman, Sylvia DeZanet. To become a member of the National Honor Society is the highest honor a junior or senior can achieve. The faculty chooses three juniors and two seniors annually on the merits of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. It is a worthwhile achievement. Seniors chosen last year were Johnetta Aber and Geraldine Bohinc. At the end of the year the members of this nationwide organization arc installed at a candlelight ceremony. Miss Krysik is the sponsor. 33 ROUND UP STAFF Standing: Mrs. Johnson. H. Bebar, W. Scott. A. M. Frescura. S. De- Zanet. K. Towle. A. Shuster, R. McDermott. A. Santoriella. M. Ber- nant. G. Elwood. Mr. McCauley. Left to Right—First Row: R. Stew- art. A. Mayer. D. Stella. P. Sim- mons. M. .McAlpine, N. Daugherty. M. Geiger. J. Cain, G. Bert, B. Clawson. R. Cappa. J. Clement, M. Mastorovich. M. L. Wilson. V. Kramer, P. Smith, P. Senchur, D Brit , L Cikovic. H. Kuril. M. Simons, M. Shero. R. Kemerer, N. Geiger, A. Watson, C. J. John, A. Dickey, S. Staymates, I. Fish, M. Lucas, E. Watt. C. Meyer, W. Pass. Second Row: B. Barrickman. B. Matesic. S. Anderson. D. Metrosky, E. Kovalcik, R. Wertz, W. Rugh, A. Schlenke, S. Beswarick, C. Bush, I. Wiester, J. Marschik, R. King, J. Barnett. J. Primozic, E. M. Watt, R. Deering, M. A. McGuigan, J. Neptune, M. Stairs, P. Porterfield. STUDENT COUNCIL First Row: B. Bradv. T. Miller. W. Scott, M. McAlpine, T. Rose, J. Clement, J. Grudowski. Second Row: J. Klavon, J. McAlpine, S. Crooks, Mr. Amalong, P. Porterfield, B. Gebrosky, L. Swank, J. Cain, W. Pass. STUDENT SECRETARIES First Row: S. DeZanet. M. Swank. M. Stairs, B. J. Kistler. Second Row: D. J. Kistler. P. Bowman, F. Ru- bright, T. Rose. Third Row: M. Simons, V. McGurk, B. Thomson, M. Shero. Fourth Row: D. Metrosky, J. Marschik, R. McDermott. N. Daugherty. Standing: Miss Krysik. tf Nr LIBRARY STAFF First Row: C. Meyer, P. Porter- field, H. Earll, L. StifTy. Second Row: J. Mayer, E. Tomer. Stand- ing: Miss Young, R. Larouere, K. Towle, Mrs. Spiegel. VARSITY CLUB First Row: Mr. Kelley, S. Ander- son, T. Rose, R. Bar rick man, B. Kistler, R. Urick, F. Rubright, B. Thomson, Mrs. Stephan. Second Row: N. Kilgore. C. Skena, E. Stover, R. Thompson, J. McAlpine, B. Cebrosky, J. Cain. STAGE CREW Standing: Mr. Vollberg, J. McAl- pine, S. Crooks, D. Marschik. Seated: J. C. Cappa, E. Kovalcik, T. Miller, R. Larouere, J. Pfeifer, D. Cline, W. Pass. MIXED CHORUS First Row: M. Evans, T. Ros , B. Thomson, A. Dickey, M. Bergant, K. Faulk. S. Keeler. M. Shero. D. Kistler, L. Cikovic, M. Stairs, H. Earll, M. Swank. M. Simons. A. Watson, J. Cain, V. Campbell, M. Nesbitt, B. Kistler. Second Row: N. Daugherty, M. McAIpinc, P. Sim- mons, J. Clement, R. Cappa, C. Lott, B. Ferrington, 0. Hartley, W. Mari- ana. F. Rubright, M. Geiger, B. Shaw, R. King, M. Swauger, J. Marschik, J. Thomson, A. Dren- jevich, P. Bowman, R. McDermott, S. DcZanet, W. Rugh, J. Eckels. D. Metrosky. Third Row: Mrs. Ference, H. Shaw, J. Pfeifer, S. Beswarick. A. Schlcnke, J. Miller, N. Kil- gore, S. Anderson, B. Matesic, P. Matthews, E. Kovalcik, B. Hill, W. Bovard, N. Porterfield, A. Astorri, D. Bush. D. Jones, R. Barrickman, A. Klavon. GIRLS’ CHORUS Front Row: B. Jones, A. Schake, M. Bergant,’ A. Dickey, S. Stay- mates, I. Fish, M. Lucas, L. Re- malcy, G. Elwood, H. Bebar, D. Britz, W. Scott, C. J. John, A. M. Frescura, M. Mastorovich, P. Smith, B. Senchur. Back Row: Mrs. Fer- ence, G. Bert, V. Kramer, M. L. Wilson. R. Kemerer, S. Rogers, N. Geiger, H. Cline, M. Geiger, M. Nes- bitt, E. Schendel, R. King, B. Shaw. C. Bush, J. Neptune, M. A. Mc- Guigan, I. Weister, B. Clawson, J- Kline, B. Matesic, N. Kilgore. urT.,1 . • ■ ,’ L ' � SENIOR PLAY CAST Standing: V. Campbell, J. Eckels, Mr. Gilmour, N. Daugherty, M. Geiger, B. Barrickman. P. Simmons. M. Swauger. Seated: B. Ferrington. A. Astorri, S. DeZanct, M. Stairs, M. Bergant, R. King, S. Anderson, P. Matthews, R. Wertz. “A” BAND Left First: R. Fish, C Meyer, G. Elwood, N. Kilgore, S. Frisell. Left Second: S. Anderson, 0. Hart- ley, G. Hall. R. Hartman, T. Miller. W. Pass. Middle First: P. Good, E. Murray, D. Jones, J. Schake. Middle Second: B. Thompson, P. Matthews, A. Schake. Standing: G. Yant, G. Kilgore, A. K la von, E. Ko- valcik, Mrs. Ference. Right First: K. Towle, G. Dunmyre, F. Kosmak, R. Cargnel, A. Astorri. Right Sec- ond: B. Brady, B. Clawson, J. An- derson. This year Paul Matthews represented Franklin at District Band at North Huntingdon. Our representative for County Orchestra at Brentwood was Roger Thompson. I). Jones, G. Elwood, R. Hartman, O. Hartley. G. Hall, and P. Matthews participated in County Band. The band concert held on the 29th of January in our own gym proved to be very successful. y INSTRUMENTAL CLASS Left to Right: N. Krushinski, P. Rubright, S. Kilgore, R. Smith, H. Rubright, Mrs. Ference, D. Stella, B. Broome, A. Mayer, K. Noca, M. Heaven, D. Swauger, R. DeBiase, F. Heuvel, B. Whitehead, G. McGurk. Step right up and see Our sports review of 53 37 Richard Urick Forward—5'8 Excellent on a one-hand push shot from the side. Very aggressive ball play- er. At his best when the going is toughest. VARSITY Frank Kosmack Cuard—6T' First year on the squad. Rapidly improving. One of our best rebound men. Albert Klavon Center—6'2 Senior with a great desire to play ball. Shoots a one- hand push shot well. Sophomore up from the Jr. High squad. A real scrapper. His hustling and fighting spirit won him many starting assignments as a sophomore. Tom Revolt Forward—5'9 Walter Uhlig Center—6' Sophomore—One of the squad's best rebound men. Can shoot equally well with both hands. Has tre- mendous natural ability. Benny Cebrosky Cuard—5'9 Sophomore letter man— A natural ball player whose ability is constantly improving. Excellent ball handler and playmaker. Should be one of Frank- lin's all time greats. 38 Faye Rubright Center Guard Senior—An unflinching guard who really does her best for the team. Faye, a veteran guard from last year, can be counted on to intercept the ball and also get the rebounds. She can really cover the dis- tance on a bounce. Nancy Kilgore Left Guard Junior—Nancy played some first-string basketball last year but has de- veloped into a reliable player with more experi- ence. She's a versatile guard and a definite threat to any forward who op- poses her. GIRLS VARSITY Becky Kistler Left Forward Senior—Becky is a sure shot on either side of the hoop. She is known for her sensational long shots. With such basketball abil- ity she just can’t help being our high scorer in most games. Janet Miller Right Guard Junior—This is Janet's first year as first-string guard. Her height is an added advantage in jump ball situations as well as in getting rebounds. We're expecting to see her put in another good year for the Girls’ Varsity in '53- •54. Shirley Anderson Right Forward Senior—Shirley will be missed tremendously next year. She plays excellent pivot position feeding the ball to Becky for some sure points. Beside this skillful maneuver, she is a good shot on her own, es- pecially with that one hand loop shot. Judy Cain Center Forward Junior—Judy has played splendid basketball on the girls' team for her first year on the main string. Judy can really dump in the points at the essential time from some almost impos- sible positions. Good luck to you next year Judy! 39 f KLM BASEBALL Joe Noca 1st Baseman Junior—This is Joe’s first year on the squad—Fine fielder and hits a long ball. Should be a great as- set to the ball club. Frank Stuck 2nd Baseman Sophomore—Frank i s a very fine fielder. He is also lead-off man. This boy is gifted with a great amount of baseball in- stinct. Robert Barrickman Pitcher Senior—Has a good fast ball and sharp curve. One of the best high school pitchers in this district. Roger Thompson Catcher Bill Lapcevic Centerfield Senior—1st year on the squad. Fine defensive ball player. Junior—2nd year on the squad—Has developed in- to a fine receiver. A strong throwing arm is one of his best qualities. Carl Skena Shortstop Junior—2nd year on the squad. A hustling boy who gives his best at all times. 40 VARSITY Left to Right: T. Revolt, B. Ge- brosky, W. Uhlig, F. Kosmack, A. K lavon. D. Jones, R. Urick, J. Liprando, J. Hixenbaugh. Standing: Mr. Kelley. GIRLS’ VARSITY Front Row: B. Kistler, J. Miller S. Anderson, N. Kilgore, F. Ru bright. Standing: R. Cappa; Man ager, A. Dickey, J. Clement, G Yant, A. Santoriella, S. DeZanet, J Marschik, C. Smith, W. Scott, Mrs Stephan. JR. VARSITY In Front: J. Thomson, J. Hixen- baugh. D. Peterson, B. Thomas, K. Kock. Standing: Mr. Cieslik, D. Jones, A. Drynjevich, J. Liprando. JUNIOR HIGH Seated: P. Elias, R. Wertz, G. Kilgore. G. Rcstauri, M. Sinan, R. Scott, J. Anderson, B. Rubright, J. Cappa, D. Kidney. Standing: C. Parker, J. DcCecco, M. Davis, R. DeBaise, Mr. Cieslik. BASEBALL Top: D. Liprando, C. Skena, P. Elias, C. Skena, M. Davis, C. Bryan, E. Mares, D. Peterson, J. Bryan, S. Smithbower, A. Cassol, M. Sinan, R. Galetti, J. Hixenbaugh, J. Cappa. Bottom: Mr. Cieslik, B. Gebrosky. T. Revolt, B. Lapcevic, R. Thomp- son, J. Noca, E. Stover, B. Barrick- man, F. Kosmack, J. Liprando, F. Stuck, Mr. Kelley. VOLLEYBALL The Senior High Volleyball Team is comprised of students who have not participated to any great extent in Varsity sports. Competition between local schools and a W.P.I.A.L. Tournament at Brad- dock. Pa. comprise the scope of activities of the team. TRACK The Junior High School Track Team is a member of The Little Seven Valley League. An annual track meet is held at Trafford in May, The main purpose of the team is to develop a competitive attitude and sportsman like conduct among the m:mbers. 42 SOPHOMORE-JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS First Row: Helen Bebar, Alice Schlenke, Anna Marie Frescura. Standing: Arlene Schake, Kay Ru- JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS First Row: Patty Katkowski. Standing: Rena DeZanet. Patty Good, Loretta Katkowski. Name Noted For Ought To Be Anthony Astorri flirting with girls movie star Bob Barrickman scientific mind Einstein’s right hand Tom Borland shyness mortician Bob Cargncl being quiet mathematician Jim Eberts sleeping in class private secretary A1 Klavon skyscraping Gene Krupa’s successor Ed Kovalcik loud shirts history teacher Bill Lapcevic gorgeous eyes sugar daddy Don Liprando chewing tobacco movie producer Bob Marschik curly locks bachelor Tom Matesic hairy legs farmer Paul Matthews fender bender Buick salesman Bill Moore speed demon traffic cop Harold Moose being little six feet tall Jack McAlpine muscles phys. ed. teacher Wayne Rugh skating hot rod driver Lonnie Shannon trouble diesel mechanic Clenn Tomer his Toni figure caller Rich Urick build Mr. America Don Watt deep voice Cassanova Ray Wertz big shoes opera singer Shirley Anderson pencil in her ear woman wrestler Margaret Bergant ability to get around math teacher Pauline Bowman pretty hair West Virginia Hill Billy Virginia Campbell laugh quiet Rosalie Cappa art ability Leonardo da Vinci’s successor Lorraine Cikovic asking questions beautician June Clement telling jokes Arthur Murray's dance partner Norma Daugherty pretty hair owner of a peach cannery Sylvia DeZanet brown eyes Marilyn Monroe Alene Dickey cowboy boots housewife Helen Earll red hair owner of a restaurant Jean Eckels boy friends farmer’s wife Mary Evans Henry J woman doctor Kay Faulk reckless driver old maid Betty Ferrington quietness singer Miriam Geiger curly hair white-haired grandma Shirley Keeler being friendly nursemaid Becky Kistler blond hair woman pilot Doris Kistler wise cracks president’s wife Ruby King friendliness career girl Grace Lott loafing basketball player Margie McAlpine smile nurse Rosemarie McDermott peppy walk mother of 10 kids Jo Marschik flirting with boys astronomer Dolores Metrosky chewing gum western ranch owner Virginia McGurk pretty blue eyes missionary Marilyn Nesbitt skipping class P. 0. D. teacher Dixie Noel being short six feet tall Nancy Ryckman pocket book Home Ec. teacher Thelma Rose cheerleading bronco buster Faye Rubright basketball playing car mechanic Mary Shero speed demon race track owner Peg Simmons red hair English teacher Marian Simons friendliness lady barber Margaret Stairs hair dos interior decorator Margaret Swauger broken glasses ballet star Margaret Swank craziness shorthand teacher Rosemarie Stamm math ability Plain G. teacher Bertha Shaw smile millionaire's wife Barbara Thomson cheerleading secretary Irene Weister red hair army nurse 44 Always Seen With Bill Pinky and Bill Crow Tom Bill Paul Paul and A. Jim Everyone Tom Bob A1 Pinky Tom his Dodge girls Pearl Don Mary Glenn Wayne Jo P ggy Jim Nerz June Helen Rosalie and Dolores her Buick Rosie Jack Lorraine the gang Rich Waller Grace or Don Rich Painter Bertha Mary Paul Maggie Nancy Peg Sylvia Andy or Faye Jo or June Nancy Jo and Andy Nancy Betty Faye Thelma Bert Cookie Mary Swanky Ruby Stairsie Plain G. Book Shirley Norma Swanky favorite Pastime loafing at Costell’s fixing his Chrysler going to Grecnsburg loafing at Franklin loafing dancing and sports chewing gum sports skipping class driving square dancing playing jazzy records skipping class flirting dancing at lunch time teasing girls dancing square dancing playing basketball sleeping clowning sports export show dancing talking pestering teachers sewing dancing and skating picking peaches dancing and skating baking and sewing skipping class driving dating Rich being with Walter going with Don singing dating Bill driving driving with Paul driving writing letters writing to Gordon dancing dancing and sports learning to drive writing letters dancing and sports studying typing dating Ig driving and basketball speeding having pajama parties acting a fool driving with Don sports dancing dancing horse back riding dancing loafing in study hall Reminds Me Of Don Juan Sherlock Holmes Captain Video Prince Valiant Ken Hildebrand Popeye Dagwood Joe E. Brown Donald Duck Caesar Romero Lil Abner Tommy Dorsey Wimpy Flash Gordon Ozark Ike Rudy Valentino Jughead Hopalong Cassidy Tarzan Lone Ranger Dennis the Menace Kate Smith Cookie Bumstead Millie Wayne Sophie Tucker Martha Ray Boots Tillie the Toiler Brenda Starr Jill Jackson Shirley Temple Lucille Ball Jane Russell Mitzi Steiner Mama Peg Coleen Delaney Daisy Mae Blondie Fritz Ritz Judy Canova Maggie Diana Jan Jackson My Friend Irma Brenda Breeze Nancy Betty Furness Hank Fort Eleanor Roosevelt Veronica My little Margie Mary Hartline Martha Roundtree Little Lulu Mamie Lucy Sweeney Little Iodine Catherine Murray Imogene Coco Joan Davis Betty Ann Groves CAFETERIA Mr . Lessig, Mrs Dugan, Mrs. Stella Mrs. Dugan. Mrs. Stella JANITOR MATRON JANITOR Mr. Good Mrs. Patterson Mr. Cain J. Brinker, L. Kuznik. T. DeZanet, J. Jewett, R. Duff, W. Jewett, Mr. Heider J. Hill. W. Rugh, M. Shero, M. Swank (in buggy), J. Eckels, N. Ryckman, G. Lott, J. Me Alpine. We the Senior Class of nineteen hundred and fifty-three of Franklin Township High School, Murrystnlle, Pennsylvania, having attained a soundness of mind, as well as body, having reached our last days in Franklin Township High School, so desire to distribute our belongings in the following manner after our departure from this institution. 1. To the School Board: our gratitude for the advantages they have willingly given us these past years. 2. To Mr. Ellsworth: our sincere appreciation for the direction he has given us in all our difficulties. 3. To Mr. Swacus: our thanks for his unfailing co-operation in all our activities. 4. To our sponsors, Mrs. Stephan and Mr. Gearhard: our gratitude for their untiring efforts to lead our class to success. 5. To the Juniors: the right to rule the school with an iron hand—and our following possessions: 1, Anthony Astorri leave my levies to Helen Cline. I, Shirley Anderson leave my tumbling ability to Neil Porterfield. I, Bob Barrickman leave my baby blue Chrysler to Alice Haaz. I, Tom Borland retain all my possessions. I’m a tightwad. I, Margaret Bergant leave my ability to get around” to Eva Mae Watt. I, Lorraine Cikovic bequeath my .short hair-dos to Marlen.' Marschik. I, Robert Cargncl will my ability to blow up chemistry experiments to Janet Primozic. I, Pauline Bowman leave my love for engagement rings to Shirley Rogers. I, Virginia Campbell grudgingly bequeath my laugh to Isibelle Fish. 1, Rosalie Cappa leave my artistic ability to Mary Lou Wilson. I, Jim Eberts leave my wad of gum under the desk in English class. I, Albert Klavon bequeath my canal barges to Margaret Lucas. I, Ed Kovalcik will my bass voice to Nancy Geiger. I, Bill Lapcevic leave my false eye lashes to Dorothea Painter. I, Don Liprando will my love for school to Alice Shuster. 1, Bob Marschik leave, but I’ll be back for Wanda. I, Tom Matesic bequeath my curling iron to George Hall. 1, Paul Matthews leave with Doris Kistler. I, June Clement will my jitterbug routine to Sandra Beswarick. I, Norma Daugherty leave my love for convertibles to Carol Bush. I, Sylvia DeZanet bequeath my place in the National Honor Society to Don Bovard. I, Alene Dickey will my love for domestic duties to Shirb-y Staymates. 1, Helen Earll leave my freckles to Nancy Kilgore. I, Jeanette Eckels leave my sweaters to Jim Bruggeman. I. Jack McAlpine bequeath my ability to become president to Don Kline. I. Kay Faulk leave my cute little wink to Delores Britz. We. Mary Evans and Rich Urick leave the top bleacher to Carl and Anna Marie. 1, Bill Moore leave my reputation as class clown to Clara Jean John. I, Betty Ferrington leave to marry Don. I, Harold Moose will my ornery ways to Alice Schlenke. I, Miriam Geiger bequeath my curly black hair to Jack Lutz. I, Wayne Rugh leave my automobile insurance to Bill Hill. I, Shirley Keeler leave my knack for losing a ring to Mary Ann McGuigan. I, Lonnie Shannon leave my precious jewel to George Dunmyre. I. Glenn Tomer will my Toni Home Permanent to Bill Mariana. 1, Ruby King leave my success as an actress to June Kline. I, Becky Kistler leave in my Chevy. I, Don Watt bequeath my forty winks in Sales class to Barbara Matesic. 1. Grace Lott leave the whole school to posterity. I. Ray Wertz leave my fatal charm for women to Gary Restauri. 1, Josephine Marschik leave my position at Murphy’s to Bonnie Clawson. I, Rose Marie McDermott bequeath my sophisticated ways to Janet Neptune. I, Marjorie McAlpine will my ambition to become a nurse to Harold Watt. I, Virginia McCurk leave my boisterous personality to Richard Smith. I, Marilyn Nesbitt leave my thirst for knowledge to Marjorie Howard. I, Delores Metrosky leave—period. I, Dicksie Noel bequeath my shortness to Mickey McKim. I, Thelma Rose leave my place as a cheerleader to Paul Simpson who will become captain. I, Fay Rubright leave my position as a guard to Teddy Haiz who will be the star of next year’s girls team. I, Nancy Ryckman leave my purse to Olin Hartley. I, Margaret Swank will my ability to tell jokes to Adelc Watson. I. Margaret Swauger leave my horn rimmed glasses to Adim Cassol. I, Barbara Thomson leave the “p” that should be in my name to Roger Thompson. I, Irene Weister leave my red hair to Patty Smith. I. Bertha Shaw bequeath my love for the South to Donald Kemerer. I. Mary Shero will my ability to become engaged to Gail Bert. I. Marian Simons leave one blue eye to Bonnie and the other to Patty Senchur. I. Peggy Simmons leave for Russia with Mr. McCauley. I, Margaret Stairs leave the last part of my name to the school to be used on the hill to the field. I, Rosemarie Stamm bequeath my colored socks to Sam Crooks. Signed, sealed, published, and declared as and for our last will and testament, in the presence of us, who at the request and in the presence of one another, have subscribed our names hereto as witnesses on the day and year last aforesaid. CLASS OF 1953 Will Senio Compliments of ALBERT DRNJEVICH General Contractor EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA EAT MORE BAKERY PRODUCTS FOR “We wish to take this opportunity to congratulate each of you Seniors of Murrysville High School at this memorable occasion of your graduation, and wish each of you the best of luck, in your future endeavors.’ THE BORDEN ICE CREAM COMPANY BETTER HEALTH LATROBE, PENNSYLVANIA ST REM STUDIOS Fine Camera Portraits Strem’s Picture Corner NINTH STREET and PENN AVENUE Pittsburgh 22, Pennsylvania PATRONS H. B. Frye, Oldsmobile Dealer T. J. DeZanet A Friend Walter Heider Hi-Way Auto Parts—Monroeville Salamon Bros. Cooper’s Market KEPPLE COACH LINES — Bus Service — Delmont East Pittsburgh Fred Jamison Export Esman’s Jeannette Tom Zafaras I. Fineman New Kensington Anton’s Grill Greensburg Schwartz Hardware Co. John Wayne Judge PHONE: DELMONT 73 B M BLOCK Compliments SUPPLY CO. °f Lumber • Builders' Supplies FERRINGTON'S Concrete Blocks MURRYSVILLE, PA. Phone 140 EXPORT, PA. WILKINSBURG BUICK JOHNNY MILLER SALES SERVICE CO. House By The Side 743 ROSS AVE. Of The Road Wilkinsburg, Pa. MURRYSVILLE, PA. CH. 1-8700 EXPORT LUMBER CO. Yellow Pine - Fir Dimension Boards EARL G. PATTY Hardivood Flooring Specialists Insurance WM. PENN HIGHWAY EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA Export, Pa. Bruce B. Grable, Owner Phone: Export 33 BAUGHMAN'S Compliments Meats and Groceries of Electrical Appliances DICK'S DINER Kelvinator Refrigerators and Ranges MURRYSVILLE, PA. EXPORT. PENNSYLVANIA 52 WERL'S PHARMACY Fred Werl, Pharmacist WM. PENN HIGHWAY Murrysviile, Pa. Phone: Export 334 MURRYSVILLE LUMBER COMPANY Lumber and Builders' Supplies Ready-Mix Concrete PHONE: EXPORT 230 James A. Rutter, Manager Arrow Shirts Interwoven Hose MURRYSVILLE SUPER SERVICE STATION RAY KEPPLE ALBERT CARFANC Electrical Appliances Radio — Television MURRYSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA STEFFEY S Men's Distinctive Clothing 725 WOOD STREET Wilkinsburc, Pa. Phone: Fremont 1-6165 Michaels Stem Clothing Compliments °f WIGLE'S DRUG STORE H. 0. WlCLE Phone: Export 38-R-l EXPORT, PA. EXPORT TIRE COMPANY Recapping and Vulcanizing Phone 120 EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA EXPORT HOME APPLIANCE COMPANY “All Modern Electrical Appliances For The Home” Phone: Export 141 EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA THE HUB STORE N. COHEN Phone 87 Export, Pennsylvania 53 Compliments of WATSON'S SERVICE STATION EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA If you have money we want it If you want money, we have it Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL BANK EXPORT, PA. Congratulations To Class of 1953 CALDWELL GRAHAM JOSEPH SHOE STORE DEPARTMENT STORE Jarman Shoes and PENN AVENUE and Mens Sportswear WOOD STREET Fremont 1-6428 CORNER WOOD-FRANKLIN Wilkinsburg, Pa. Wilkinsburg, Pa. SHACKELFORD'S SEE WALMERS MAXWELL'S FLOWERS WILKINSBURG, PA. PE. 1-0457 716 PENN AVENUE Deliveries to Murrysville and sur- Wilkinsburg, Pa. rounding territory. Just phone us, we Member, Park Shop will deliver to any address, enclose suitable card, and bill you within 30 CREDIT DELIVERY days. WILKINSBURG BUICK Compliments SALES SERVICE CO. of 743 ROSS AVENUE BEATTY'S RESTAURANT Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania 4000 NEW WM. PENN HIGHWAY Ch. 1-8700 Phone: Valley 3-3933 54 GRAHAM'S SHOES 817 WOOD STREET Wilkinsburg, Pa. Shots For The Entire Family Compliments of WILKINSBURG ELECTRIC RADIO 819 WOOD STREET PE. 1-2727 BOB S MARKET Meats • Groceries Produce Phone: Export 59-R-l EXPORT, PA. DELMONT PLUMBING HARDWARE R. L. Mook, Prop. Seed, Fence. Tractors Phone 82 DELMONT. PA. BETTY'S BEAUTY SALON Phone: Export 309 EXPORT, PA. WALT'S CLEANING SERVICE Mothproof Cleaning and Also Repair Work MAIN STREET, Export For Pickup and Delivery Phone: Export 921-J-l VENTURA SHOE REPAIR Charles Ventura EXPORT, PA. A. Carl Bukley Gulf Service ROUTE 22 AT PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE Monroeville, R. D. 1 Turtle Creek, Pa. PARKWAY SERVICE CHARLES E. BARR MONROEVILLE, PA. Va. 2-9908 Lubrication - Car IFash W. K. MART'S GARAGE R. D. 1, EXPORT, PA. Phone 335 KANDY LEE CANDIES Chocolates Extraordinary MURRYSVILLE, PA. Phone: Export 303 Polichnowski's Time Shop Expert Watch and Jewelry Repairing EXPORT, PA. WEST'S FARM AGENCY We Sell Your Farm • Business - Home CRACE F. PEEBLES MURRYSVILLE, PA. Export 285 Compliments of SOTAK'S EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA JEROME MOTOR CO. Oldsmobile and Cadillac NEW KENSINGTON Phone 74563 GRAN DI'S Telephone: Ed. 9-9178 Pizza At Its Best Spaghetti, Ravioli Salads and Sandwiches 727 FIFTH AVE. New Kensington, Pa. FERGUSON BAUGHMAN Meats, Groceries, Produce and Notions DELMONT. PA. Compliments of COSTELL'S EXPORT, PA. DUFF'S TIRE SERVICE Phone: Export 306 EXPORT, PA. DUBROCK'S SUNOCO STATION MURRYSVILLE, PA. GOOD'S Taxi, Gas and Oil Accessories EXPORT. PA. Phone 97 McHUGH'S VARIETY STORE EXPORT. PA. Phone: Export 13-R-l F. J. FISHER BODY SHOP OLD WM. PENN HWY. Box 512 Export, Pa. A. S. Machesney and Son Real Estate and Insurance DELMONT Phone ll-R-2 HILL'S SERVICE STATION Home, Auto and Hunting Supplies Phone: Export 204-J-l MURRYSVILLE BOX 412 FISHER BODY SHOP OLD WM. PENN HWY. Phone 90-J-4 EXPORT, PA. Compliments of FOSTER'S AMOCO STATION MURRYSVILLE, PA. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. M. C. Bushyager Local Farm Agent BOX 173 Phone: Export 52-R-l Harrison City, Pa. Artist Materials Washing Creasing E. G. WATSON SONS GULF STATION MURRYSVILLE. PA. Phone 260-R Polishing Accessories RICHARD'S Clover Farm Stores The Best In Foods and Meats MURRYSVILLE, PA. Evan's Luncheonette Ice Ceam Hand Painted Gifts Novelties Light Lunch MURRYSVILLE, PA. PENNWOOD PAINT SUPPLY CO. 811 WOOD STREET Wilkinsburg, Pa. Ch. 1-6440 56 MANORDALE GAS OIL COMPANY Richfield Petroleum Products PHONE 4 EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA MILLER BROS. SHOES PERR BROS. BEST WISHES CARLTON 908 FIFTH AVE. 950 FIFTH AVE. MEN'S SHOPS New Kensington HART'S “New Kensington's Largest Shoe Store Outfitters For TURTLE CREEK Quality Shoes For Men and Boys” NEW KENSINGTON, PA. EAST PITTSBURGH Over 50 Years ARCHIE MILLER THELMA'S, INC. HORNBECK- — for — MITCHELL COMPLIMENTS Better Men's Wear Authentic Fashions OLDSMOBILE, Inc. OF 6th ST. S. AIRBRAKE AVE. A 964 5TH AVENUE 964 FOURTH AVE. Turtle Creek. Pa. FRIEND New Kensington, Pa. NEW KENSINGTON. PA. Phone: Valley 4-3000 FRANK FAULK COMPLIMENTS OF MEADOW GOLD DAIRIES, INC. — Distributor — PEPSI COLA AND KECKS BEVERAGES V Pitcairn 1505-J Export 836-R-5 C BASTIAN BROS. COMPANY ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Designers and Producers of Exclusive Class Jewelry Genuine Engraved Commencement Announcements and Personal Cards • Diplomas MR. CHARLES E. McDonald 920 Investment Bldc. 239 Fourth Ave. Pittsburgh 22, Pa. — Compliments of HENRY'S SHOE STORE TURTLE CREEK, PENNSYLVANIA PERSIN BROS. SERVICE STATION 4 l Tires • Batteries Accessories Wheel Balancing Hot Point Appliances PHONE 791 EXPORT, PA. Compliments of VALLEY CLEANERS 614 PENN AVENUE Phone: Va. 3-7977 TURTLE CREEK, PA. Congratulations to CLASS OF ’53 TAYLOR'S MEN'S STORE 607 PENN AVE. Turtle Creek, Pa. JACK'S Fashion Headquarters For Women, Juniors and Children 625 PENN AVENUE Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania Class Rings — Medals and Trophies Club Pins DON ENEIX 927 UNION TRUST BUILDING PITTSBURGH 19, PA. Band Uniforms • Caps and Gowns • Choir Robes b'l- ■ C H u If J k b f 5o ii e� f,« � f S e ® c5 f c S 1 KJ c k AUTOGRAPHS . ?'ll yw. 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