Homestead High School - Homesteader Yearbook (Homestead, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1942 volume:

cMamedteadeSi PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENT BODY OF HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL HOMESTEAD. PA. EDITOR...................... FLORENCE MENZLER ASSISTANT EDITOR - RAY HENSLER Contenti I. ADMINISTRATION HI. UNDERCLASSMEN IV. ACTIVITIES V. ATHLETICS VI. ADVERTISEMENTS JQogaA ol £ duCCi£Lo t Mr. Mr. Samuel C. Boot....................................President George L. Ewing............................Vice President Mr. C. W. Posey Mr. A. C. Ackley Mr. Azor H. Massey Mr. John J. Casey Mr. Paul Kazimer Page Six 6uSi . . . Or. Port Ecki.es, M.A., D.Ped. 6u i Principal . . . Pa fir Srvrn Dwight H. Conner, M.A. Stephen Black Duquesne I 1niversity. B.S. in Ec. Frank R. Casey, B.S. Duquesne I 'niversily. Duke University. Rudolph R. Chasser ( 1 niversily of Maryland. B.S.E. Duquesne I 'niversily. M.S.E. University of Pittsburgh. Lola Wright Crawford, B.A. Pennsylvania Callege for Women. I 'niversity of Pittsburgh. Eleanor 11. Devenny University of Pittsburgh. B.A. Duquesne I 'niversily. M.A. Pauline Jeanne Lxler Duquesne I 'niversily, B.h. IHomas W. Jenkins Slippery Rock State I eachers ( allege. B.S. in ph ysical Ed. Alice E. Jose Ml. I rnion (allege, B.A., I University af Pittsburgh. M .Ed., Western Reserve I Uni- versity, B.S., in L.S., Columbia I 'niversity. Stella E. Kaluponov Duquesne I rniversity. B.S. in h., I 'niversity of Pittsburgh. Loretta M. Kelly (irave City College, B.S. in C., (University of Pittsburgh. Leanna Marshall I ’niversily of Pitts- burgh. B.A. Walter Miller I duquesne (.rniversity. B.S.Ed., Duke Uni- versity, I 'niversity of Pittsburgh. Mary P. Muir I 1 niversity of Pittsburgh. A.B.. M.Ed. Pennsylvania State ( allege. I 'niversity a I Pittsburgh. M.Ed. Margaret E. McGuire Setan llill ( allege. B.A. I Jniversi ty of Pittsburgh, M.L. Anne O’Leary Mount Mercy College, B.A. I 'niversity af Pittsburgh, M.L. Mr. William Parry, M.A. Duquesne ( 'niversity. I Iniversity of Iowa. Albert J. Pryel f 'niversity of Pittsburgh, B.S. Mr. William Rogers, M.A. Duquesne I 'niversily. ( 'niversity af Pittsburgh. Png? Iiight Frances A. Rolfe Pennsylvania C ollege for Women. B.A. University of California. Colu m l ia Un i vers i I y Robert Schenck Bethany College. B.A. West Virginia University. University of Pittsburgh. M.lid. Fsther Siiberling 7 hiel College. A.B. I Jniversity of Pittsburgh. M.L. Robert Stephens ) uguesne I Jniversity, B.S. in Pd. Lawrence E. Sullivan Uuguesne University. Bachelor of Arts. University of Pittsburgh. Victor Sullivan, M.E. I biiversity of Pittsburgh. Oren Swisher I )u(fuesne University. B.S. in Public School Mu sic. (Jniversity of Pittsburgh. Patricia Famplin Kansas University— A.B. I. Louise Vallowe Pennsylvania College for w omen. B.A. Albert Yuhasz Slippery Rock Stale Teachers College, B.S. Mrs. Lillian MacKenzie Secretary to the Principal. John J. Connelly University o f Pitts- burgh. A.B.. Duke University, I University of Pittsburgh. M.Ed. Florence Virginia Goga University of Pittsburgh, B.S. Co I umbi a Un i i ers i t y. Samuel I. Sullivan Duguesne University. B.S. in E. Miss Marian Taylor, B.A. Pennsylvania College for Women. University of Pittsburgh. Claire Frysinger Nowakowski Shippensburg I eachers ( oliege Columbia University. University of Pittsburgh, B.S. Edward I. Griffin Uuguesne University, B.A. Duguesne University. M.A. University of Pittsburgh. Doris Myers Carnegie Institute of I echnology, B.S. Columbia University, M.A. University of Wisconsin. Page Nine AUna Matesi I. Dear old Homestead, mighty Homestead, Let us sing to you: Wi tli our heads up. gazing onward Colors, Gold and Blue. Carry on to higher glories, On f or those who see Let it be known far this story Of yours wondrous deed. II. Oh. your wo rth cannot be measured By these things in life I here is something deeply treasured I hat will stand through strife. Come the years and we II be wishing I hat we re back into your fold. But the things that won t be missing — Memories, good as Gold. Dai kr. Mildred . . . this airly haired, � 111 i I 11 Li lassie stood 11 i i 11 in her I.ins . . . popular . . . loves to dance . . . l oys all liked her loo. Dobos, Fdward . . . toll and athletic . . . pleasant smile . . . lias a secret passion lor chocolate liars. ( iorman, ii.LIAM . . . bright active lad ... a friend to everyone . . . worked hard on the stage crew. I Iainfs, John . . . irrepressible . . . Inn loving . . . never quiet . . . his brown eyes always lotind mischief. Jacobs, C yrii. . . . member of Rime and Reason ( lub . . . wrote notes to all the girls . . . composed good jKic'lry. loo. Kovacs. Wii.i.iam . . . tall, slow- speaking Bill must have had a hobby . . . we can I find out what . . . good at translating French . . . always fun . . . always dependable. I oth, Albert . . . anywhere • here is Inn he is sure to be around . . . likes cowboy movies . . . swell lellow. Wiggins. Ruth . . . tall and slim . . . never much to say . . . never worries . . . friendly greeting for everyone. I iffe I u’elre Lazur, Cari. . . . no one was belter likorl than Carl . . . interested in sports. . we always count on him to come through. Martin. William . . . with that gay smile it s easy to see w hy he s nic e to know . . . always in the swim easy-going . . . an ardent Homestead (an. Niavman. Wilbert . . played the trumpet . . . enthusiastic . . . likable . . . loves to joke . Slam BOS. Harry . . . bright sunny disposition ... a swell (cllow . . . always active. Somiak. Steven . . . usher at Stahl s . . . good-looking . . . we can t say muc h al out him. TartaRKA. Mary Agnes . . . dark- haired miss ... a commercial student . . . chews gum . . . everyone’s friend. Williams. Alice ... if there was ever a true-blue friend, it was Alice . . . conscientious . . . liked to sing . . . we wish her luck in whatever she does. Ylrmack. Olga . . . popular and spry . . . forever talking . . . we all think she is about tops. Page Thirteen Abi k. Martha . . . quid in manner . . . efficient in work . . . a good friend wlio enjoys licing willi olliors. Andzelik, Regina . . . small ami dainty ... a litlle on llic bashful side . . . does lier work willioul complaining . . . professionally she aims lo type . . . and type . . . and type . . . for slie does enjoy it. ArbUCKLE. I xns . . . I .ois was noted lor her meek voice . . . loves the winter, lor it brings ice skating . . . likes swim- ming . . . intends to he a nurse. Bakota, Edward ... a shy little i hap. w ho plays an excellent game of Imskethull . . . quiet in school . . . likes (� cmian class best of all. Baron, George . . . Tall and likable . . . seen regularly at noon dam ing . . . steady purchaser ol records . . . parti.il to jitterbug bands. Baron, John . . . President Room 101 . . . honor student . . . member of foot- ball squad . . . pleasing | ersonnlity . . . would I ike to continue his education. Balazentis. Mary . . . pleasant Mary has an infinite numl er of friends ... a « omiucrt ial student . . . sincere and de- pendable. Barnes, Alice ... If a prize were given lor quietness, it would most assuredly be given to Alice . . . gets lasting enjoy- ment out of walking . . . an 'all around pal. Beatty, Florence . . . Flo . . . likes good movies . . . her favorite stars are I yrone Power and Bette Davis . . . kec| s a scrapbook of them . . . will be a nurse. Bender. I Ielen . . . Quiet and re- served Helen was well-liked . . . had a pleas,ml smile for all . . . will Im- a model swrelary in future years. Be RES. Anna . . . lias the cutest dimples ... is very loud of talking . . . chewing gum and roller-skating ... is undecided al out her future ... as yet. Black. Oliva Mai . . . Libby spent her free periods taking Gym . . . loves to swim, sing and howl ... I lappv- go-lucky and likable. Page I'ourtvvn Bobick. Elizabeth . . . Betty a wlii on skates . . took port in the musicals . . . lias liloiul liair and plenty of per- sonality . . . ambitious to Ik a salesgirl. BoELTZ. I lELEN ... A wee girl . . . lias unusually lilond liair which was al- ways neat and trim ... a little sliy, lull nevertheless lias host of friends . . . seeks her future in business world. B01.eshazy, Ethel . . . Small, trim and neatly dressed . . . attends all basket- ball games . . . fond of good luniks . . . favorite pastime is driving . . . future nurse. Boi.den. Lyi.K . . . Blows plenty of wind into his trombone . . . husky loot- ball player . . . everybody knew and liked Lyle. Bonafice. Irene . . . Will l� e remem- bered for her par! in our Junior play . . . has a friendly |U‘rsonalily . . . hobby is ice skating . . . likes to dance and swim. Buf.rgin. Bernice . . . Nick her nickname isn I traceable, it just come into being . . . plays violin in the orchestra . . . noted lor her wit and humor ... is already to go in training lor nursing. 1 9 4 9. Burconus. Kathryn ... A con- scientious student noted for her friendliness . . . enjoys movies . . . would like to Ik a model. Chervenak. Mary . . . Enjoys roller skating and dancing . . . working is her favorite pastime . . . wants to be an army hostess. Clowney. Edward . . . Cheerful lass- mate . . . although he doesn t have much to say . . . music lover . . . everyone agrees that he is one swell feller . Cooley. Dorothea . . . Dot wants to accomplish something real in life . . . earnest worker . . . did some fine work on the Annual ... A nice person to know . . . a future student of Duquesne l-ni- versity. C00MBS, Russell . . . Intends to be a |m ct ... a good artist . . . member ol Rime and Reason ( lub. Craig. Iorrist . . . model student whose name appears on the high honor roll . . . member of several clubs . . . plans to be a teacher of Math . . . Senior and Junior Play. Page Fifteen C ROSS LAN D. Estiii.r . . . Our attrac live «rum majorette . •. . takes her work seri- ously . . . gave a good performance in Its a Knockout . . . member ol Band ( tub ... I lonor Roll. Cush. Llizabetii . . . Small and quiet . . . talks in a very meek voice . . . tones interest in school work . . . alter school she plans to travel. Danciienka. Walter ... An inde- pendent lei low ... is a man ol lew words . . . interested in all s|x rls . . . undecided as to his luture. Danko. Margaret . . . I ligli honor student . . . envied lor her grades . . . readily expresses her opinion . . . likes to read and day dream. Danscak, Michael ... II you took Cierman in Mike s (kiss, you know ul out his wit . . . an able student and good | ort , . . would like to continue his studies. Davis, Anna Mary . . . Cheerleader . . . likes to dance . . . blonde . . . ambition—to be an air hostess. Davis. Helen . . . fall and blonde . . . ardent sport fan . . . another Calhoun girl . . . loves chewing gum. DeBray, Louise . . . This tall pretty miss is a newcomer to I lomestead . . . always ready for fun . . . likes basketlmll. Di i.gan, William . . . Noted for Ids danring ability . . . rabid basketball fan . . . works in a local bakery ... a de- pendable student. Derby, Chester ... A carefree lad . . . has jet blac k hair . . . quiet in school . . . has many friends . . . likes sports and also a movie Ian. Doi kk. I _ois . . . Lois is never serious . . . enjoys (lernian ( lass where she can ‘ k� wn . . . her (Mission is red . . . always jolly . . . basketball her favorite s|x rt. Drezga, Karl . . . Willi Karl, it’s easy come, easy go . . . never has a worry Well liked ... is a 100% I lome- s’.eael booster ... a diligent member of the stage crew. Page Sixteen Di C� i, Margaret . . . brown haired miss . . . prdly Icclh . . . hates to memorize . . . likes basketball ami horseback riding. Duke. Byron ... Is an A-1 dancer . . . well dressed . . . full of pep . . . seems 1«) rate with all the ladies. Duke. John . . . Modest . . . quiet as the proverbial mouse . . . one of our bashful boys ... is a reliable student. DzwONIARSKI. LeocADIA . . . small and never much to say . . . enjoys roller skat- ing and bike riding. EwiNG. Jane . . . her friends call her Janie . . . Art editor of the Hi Strader . . . likes English . . . collects autographs . . . school reporter to the Post Gcizelle. Fallon, Dorothy Mai: . . . “Giggles . . . tall . . . always neat . . . taking secretarial work . . . talks . . . talks . . . talks . . . crazy about movies. Fearon, Bernard . . . clever chap . . . likes chemistry and math . . . his future lies in being a chemist . . . we are sure he will make a success . . . he also has a secret | assion of being a drum player. Feeney, Elizabeth . . . Betty . . . actress and speech maker . . . all in a whirl ... a good student . . . member ol the commercial club. Ferron. Elizabeth . . . Betty . . . C alhoun sent us this red-headed girl two years ago . . . Betty is a good dancer . . . ambition to be a secretary. Ferry, Viola . . . pretty . . brown hair . . . doesn’t bother with the boys at school . . . another commercial student . . . quiet and studious. Finney, Fosii . . . S� quiet he’s hardly ever noticed . . . steady and dependable . . . played outfield on our sol (ball team. 9 4 2 Exler. ffvKRY . . . wonderful chemistry student last year . . . intends to go to college . . . member of the I li- and Chemistry Club. Paqc Seventeen Flecker. Teresa Jane . . . lias n (harming personality . . . fine speaking ami singing voice . . . Iier friends call lier 1 erry . plays violin in the orchestra . vice president of Girl Reserves . . . future student of Duquesne University. I i.Esher, Delbert . . . heart throb nl a II tin girls . . . with that wavy hlack hair and dark eyes . . . usher at Leona . . . interested in nice clo tlies. I Letcher. IIannaii . . . quiet . . . studious ... a real Iriend to everyone . . . her smile is contagious . . . likes I'rent’ll and sociology. I ORl . Paul ... A true-hlue friend . . . Boh I l«� pe is his ideal . . . loves chocolate milkshakes . . . cute ... I li-Y member also Math Clui� . Gabrelcik. Evelyn . . . Small and «lark . . . never much to say . . . has a lot of friends . . . greatest difficulty is catching street cars . Green. John . . . Jack . . . doesn’t dame . . . good in basketball . . . smiles a lot . . . strictly .1 woman- hater. S E N T 0 R S Forrest, Dorothy . . . Another little girl whose quietness is refreshing . . . likes to rend and skate. French. Margaret . . . Frenchy . . . gentle mannered . . . nice personality . . . ambition to become an air hostess. Ganopulas. James . . . Jimmie . . . his dark hair is the envy ol all the lioys . . . well dressed . . . liked by all . . . president of I li-Y. I Iablsta. Agnes . . . plays the clarinet in l oth hand and orchestra . . . reads up on fashions . . . enjoys skating and joking. Green. Edwina . . . Eddie . . . has a smile lor everyone . . . never without chewing gum or candy . . . mystery story fan . . . does a line job of sewing. Macke. Jose ph Blond Joe is an all around sport . . . interested particularly in basketball ... a swell fellow with lots of pep. Page Lighteen Mays. I.OUIS ... A fine looking chap . . . ill ways neatly dressed . . . works as a soda jerker after school . . . fond of movies and dnn ing. Mric.inus, Grace ... A more care- free person could not l c found . . . doesn't like anything connected with airplanes . . . always helpful. IIensli r. Raymond . . . Class presi- dent . . . Senior play . . . likes science and geometry . . . Mr. Stephen’s favorite German student . . . every girl’s dream . . . boys envy his red hair. I Iirko. Andrew . . . This hoy is on our volleyball team . . . tennis is his favorite summer sport . . . dresses well . . . bright smile . . . hopes to join Uncle Sam s Air I orce. lloMot., Margaret . . . Peggy . . . strives to help others . . . she favors danc- ing . . . dependable and tactful . . . ambition to be a private secretary . . . member of the Ili Sietuler staff. Hook, Margaret . . . Girl Reserve member . . . enjoys both ice and roller skating . . . expects to enter the teaching profession. J 9 4 Howells. Mary Lois . . . Commercial stud ent . . . favorite among friends . . . good dancer . . . likes clubs. Hrico, Margaret ... A fun loving girl ... a pleasant word for all she greets . . . found school worth her while. I Iumi.nik. Edward . . Drugstore cowboy . . . works in a local sujkt market . . . lots of fun . . . always has a grin lor everyone. Iackson. Laverna ... A lass with lots of pop . . . first in class activities . . . would like to be a dental hygienist. Jacobs, Florence . . . Firechief is rcidlv lull of fun . . . likes school . . . Im s| of all Problems . . . very carefree . 11 ssuI . Lucilli . . . Marvelous dancer . . . reads most of the time . . . quite small but big things come in small pack- ages. Page Nineteen Johnson. Anna Jane . . . Gay miss . . . tall thin blond . . . friendly with everyone . . . you would like lo know Johnston. Clyde ... Is never sad . . . is always singing . . . C rushy style . . . would like to l� e a pilot in the R.C.A.F. Johnson. Pjjytiie . . . Good French student . . . likes school . . . never a frown . . . always pleasant. Jones, Elizabeth . . . Jonesy . . . one of our rule cheerleaders . . . likes the latest styles . . . plans on l� eing a beautician. Kaluponov. Pauline . . . Smgbird of I lomestcud ... lot of lun . . . thinks going to college would be great. Krak. Mary . . . Very cheerful girl . . . will try her best to become a private secretary . . . we arc sure she will succeed. Kwiatkoskia. Stella . . . Industrious type . . . never idle . . . will enter in the commercial field . . . very chummy . . . laughing is an obsession with her. Lang, Florence . . . Flo . . . hnsn t a care in the world . . . that accounts lor the continuous smile which she wears . . . basketball and loolhall fan. I.anisii. Wassil . . . One of the best when it comes to roller-skating ... a particular favorite with the ladies ... a Irie nd in need is a friend in deed ... a true | al. Lavra, IIelen . . . lias a charming gc'ntle manner . . . sincere and thoughtlid always . . . has many friends, which she holds easily. l.inziNSKi. Edward . . . Everybody's Iriend . . . can always be counted on to dee his part . . . enjoys basketball and movies. I .Loyd, Susan . . . girl . . . carefree and talk and chew gum . pleasant all the day. Susie ... a small witty . . . loves to . . a laithlnl chum Pago Twenty Logan. Patrick . . . “Pat cxcdlra in basketball and football . . . was on the H.H.S. State Championship I cam . . . plans to attend allege where in all proba- bility be will be another great star. Lordeon. Robert . . . Bob” . . . tall . . . well liked . . . quite bandy when it tomes to singing and acting . . . always willing to help. McCloskey. Evelyn . . . Loves to skate . . . always neat and dainty . . . plays clarinet in both band and orchestra . . . has a friendly smile for everyone. McCue. Sara Jane ... I bis miss was known throughout school ... is an- other skating friend . . . one of H.H.S. s most ardent fan. 1 McDonald. Dorothy . . . Dot” has hair which is the envy of many girls . . . very quiet . . . will be a model home- maker. Madden. Margaret . . . “Marge” . . . carries on the Irish tradition of the sweet Colleen” ... a quiet one. at that, with a sweet smile . . . will attend Robert Morris Business College. 9 4 McEeeley. Anna Mae . . . Mac . . . is a prominent personality in the senior class . . . has great talent ns an actress . . . very popular with the boys. Maneff. Rcdoi.pii . . . “Rudy” . . . ( o-Caplain of football team . . . always ready for fun . . . drives a 2-1 Plymouth. 2 Markowitz. Gerald . . . Jerry ... a rather quiet fellow who favored lx oks rather than talking . . . this was shown on his report . . . easy to get along with . . . we predict a bright future. Marshall. George . . . Tall and blond . . . always cheerful . . . usher at local theater . . . enjoys dancing. Marc sak. Edward . . . Moose . . . was known and liked by everyone in school • • • a fast talker . . . manager ol both basketball and football team . . . an un- forgetable lellow. Martin, Alice ... A pretty lass with hair of gold . . . has many friends . . . likes to dance . . . looks forward to a business career. Page Twenty one Martin, George . . . Always lias n cheery hi . . . noted for liis pranks and jokes . . . lias not derided liis future as yet. Matta, [Elizabeth . . . ‘’Belly” . . . Iier favorite pastime is skating . . . enjoys all | orts . . . smiles frequently and thus displays large dimples. Mi ;iait i y. Wii.i.iam . . . Chick” . . . a happy-go-lucky chap with many pals . . . always pulling jokes . . . never sad. Mi nzler. Florence . . . Tall. blonde and well-liked . . . Editor of our Year Book . . . always husy . . . hut still lias time lor her friends . . . honor student . . . very active . . . will go to Tech. Miller. Ruth . . . Ruthie . . . is noted everywhere for her neatness . . . is a quiet girl . . . has a lovely smile . . . another skating fan. N Murphy, William . . . “Pec Wee . . . has a most unique laugh ... a knaek for getting into things ... a care- free gent with loads of friends. N adz am, Andrew . . . Tall fellow with dark hair ... a little on the shy side . . . likes basketball extremely well . . . dependable student. I 0 R S Mondock, Ann . . . Quiet and shy . . . enjoys working . . . rates with the boys . . . nice person to know. Nemeth, Margaret . . . “Margie . . . quiet . . . ready, willing and able to do her part anywhere, anytime . . . en- joys good movies and dancing. Novak, Bernadette . . . A little girl with loads of | ersnnnlily . . . very quiet . . . friendly . . . good looking. Olah. Joseph . . . Joe ... is quite a pool . . . neat and dependable . . . likes sports . . . always makes a hit with the ladies. Oleson. Robert . . . “Bob” . . not very big but big enough to help lead our cheers . . . can always be counted on for a laugh . . . ready to do anything. Page T ii'en I y fti’o Ondic, Irf.NE . . . Blonde . . . always ncal und well dressed . . . liked l v all . . . a swell person to know. O’Toole, Mary Margaret Toolie” . . . was never in a hurry . . . always ready for fun . . . (all w ilh dark hair ... a swell person to know. Pall. William . . . An independent quiet lad . . . never lias much to say . . . all who know him agree In is one line lellow. Pay. Pearlini: . . . Small and happy- go I IK ky . . . likes to dam e and go to movies . . . wants to he a beautician. Penn, Wilfred . . . Did his part on the football field . . . never neglects his school work . . . likes any kind of sports. Piazza, Mary . . . Quite a brilliant business woman . . . always well dressed . . . has a smile for everyone . . . liked by all. 9 4 Pillick. Dorothy . . . Mas quite feminine tastes . . . never behind in school work . . . will win laurels in business world ... a nice person to know. Pingor. Edward . . . I le says his hair is a Claffey special . . . but we know- better ... a fun loving lellow- with plenty of personality . . . plays volleyball . . . referees preliminaries. Pol lit. Herbert . . . An even dis- position seldom ruffled by anything . . . gets along with ovorylmdy quite well. PuRIFOY. Rose ... A quiet girl who likes to sew . . . always smiling . . . en- joys sports . . . hopes to attend I«entity school. Pusiicar, Robert . . . Bob ... is a lun loving boy . . . he sure likes to clown . . . prefers people who have a good sense ol humor. Rac.i.r, Lawrence . . . One of the great on the I lomestead roll of fame . . . placed center both in lootball and basket- ball ... a good scout. P if|e ii’enty three R annigan. Dolores . . . l iny and sweet will� dimpled checks and turned-up nose ... a horn darner . . . loves to sew . . . sings in duet with her sister Betty. Rapolti, Rose ... A little girl with plenty of pep ... in the Senior Play . . . loves to lake gym . . . especially il a basketball game is in progress. Regdox. Mildred . . . Never much to say ... a nice person to know . . . lots of fun . . . enjoys shorthand. Rodger. Violet . . . Scotty” . . . secretary of Curl Reserves . . . rarely frowns . . . usually heard giggling . . . loves to roller-skate. Roscoe. Edna . . . Attractive and always neatly dressed . . . very handy with a comb and mirror . . . swims and tap dances . . . knits in her sfKire time. Sable. John . . . Plans on nothing for the present . . . all around sport . . . enjoys most anything . . . took an interest in German class. S E N [ 0 R S Savolskis. Mildred . . . Tall, blond and likable . . . treasurer of the Girl Reserves . . . likes movies and basket- ball. Sllai. Madaline ... A regular attend- ant to the skating rink . . . easy to get along with . . . detests memorizing. Serkciiin. Margaret ... A small blond with deep dimples . . . loves to have fun . . . has a friendly greeting for everyone. Shaffer. Norman . . . Takes interest in school activities . . . very even tempered iind quiet . . . likes a good game of basketball. Shipe, Eileen . . . Movies are a (Mission with her ... is an all around s|K rts fan . . . collects bows and beaus . . . never a bit serious . . . can dance for hours. Slater. Elizabeth . . . Slats ... a very sweet girl ... is an all around sports fan . . . President ol the Girl Reserves . . . very friendly and lively with those who know her. Page Twenty four Thomas. Emilie . . . ‘'Elm” is a carefree lass . . . swims and skates . . . and goes in for operas . . . wants to f� c a beauty operator. 1 9 4 Smith. Catherine . . . Pretty Catherine is quite a skating fan . . . Smittic lias hopes of being a telephone operator. Smith. Floyd . . . Never in a big hurry . . . can enjoy most anything . . . displays fine school spirit. Spellman. Joseph . . . President of the Student Council . . . senior class treasurer . . . one swell fellow . . . very likable. Stafura. Gabriel . . . all-around sport . . . lamed for his performance on the gridiron ami basketball floor . . . very quiet . . . hopes to attend college. Sukaly. John . . . Friendly person who looks forward to graduating . . . never behind in his work . . . has many ambi- tions. Tennant. Jean ... an outstanding typist . . . Jeanie has a quick comeback and a flair for dramatics . . . we wish her luck . . . Editor of the Hi Sletider. Thomas, Norma . . . Quick and bright . . . Norma is everyone s friend . . . leads in fashions . . . chewing gum is her weak- ness. Thomas. Thomas . . . Quiet, blond loin likes to play football . . . basketball . . . his ambition is to be ric h. Tomko. Robert . . . Another basket- ball fan . . . mystery novels intrigue him . . . his future lies in hemistry. Tomkiewicz. Aurelia ... As her name implies her hair is golden . . dances well . . . another girl with a mind to Ik a secretary. Toplansky. Elizabeth . . . Betty . . . loves to read . . . bike ride . . . clever . . . jokes about everything . . . Betts is fun to know. Puge Twenty five Toth. Frances . . . Tall . . . Monde . . . a reliable person . . . future unde- cided ... a nice fterson to know. Trim bath, David . . . Another basket- ball fan . . . tliis blond curly-beaded lod also bails Iron� ( olbotin . . . plays in band . . . always serious in bis school work . . . we like bis cheerful grin. I utfra, Marion . . . “Tulie” . . . a I nippy lass . . . wants to be a traveling business secretary. I yson. W'ii.i.iam . . . Bill ... is a regular boy . . . we envy bis caretreeness • • a loyal I 1.11.S. Ian . . . lias a smile lor everyone. Vagas. Margaret . . . Marge . pretty . . . popular . . . small . . . witty . . . ami always busy. argo, Raymond . . . Everyone s friend . . . very cheerful . . . another loyal I l.l I.S. Ian . . . has a cheery grin lor all. S E N I 0 R S Visconti, Eleanor . . . Hashing smile . . pretty . . . loves to read Who Dunni t mysteries . . . and plays tennis. W asko. Paul . . . Paulie . . . everyone s friend . . . cheerful ... a little shy . . . always ready to help out. W’alsii. Mary Elizabeth . . . Belly . . . small . . . dear voiced . . . an ideal girl . . . exceedingly outstanding on the dance lloor . . . also on the roller-rink . . . wonderful gilt ol gab. Williams, Robert . . . collects tele- phone numbers . . . very interesting! . . . wants to be a civil engineer . . . never worries. Page Twenty-six WiSNESKY. Regis . . . We think lie’s quite handsome . . . Iiis laugh is all liis own . . . big tilings are ahead for Iiini. Wodrick. Florence ... Tall .. . witli light chestnut liair . . . popular . . . not only with the girls . . . an excellent typist . . . loves to sew as a pastime. Wulf, Edith . . . ’Sis’’ ... is a serious girl . . . intends nursing as her career . . . has lots of fun . . . always gay- Zaleckis. Suzanne . . . Sue . . . earnest . . . steady . . . likes to roller skate . . . and frequently does. ] 9 4 2 Page Twenty sewn Cl ASS OFFICERS MAY Ray Hensler..........................President C jabriel Stafura ----- Secretory Joseph Spellman ----- reosnrer JANUARY C arl Lazur ------- President illiam Martin - Vice President Cyril Jacobs ------ Secretory illiam Kovacs ----- reosnrer 31 n Memoriam HENRY ESPER January 22, IQ 12 fjustioM, Page Thirty fjutuxMA, Page Thirty-one Page I hirty-turo SopJvCMMXVieA, Page 7 hirty-three Page I hirlv four Sap hamo-bed. l iga I flirty firv cJleAa they, a ie when . Page I hirty six MEMBERS Margaret Hook. 1. J. Flecker. F. Menzler, J. Ewing, M. Sovalskis. IV Slater, G. I legedus. P. Kaluponov, P. Lutzko. E. I Iiomas, E. Gabreleik. V. Rodger. D. Cassidy. A. Warne. E. Evans. O. Hill. S. J. McCue. R. Miller. I.. Doerr. A. Beres, B. Buergin. H. Boeltz. 13. Cooley, B. Cush. M. Popelas. M. M. Masley, M. Kashuba. D. Hursh. 13. Keunzig. I. Kovaly. B. Reeves. .1. McDonald. 13. Miller. A. Pavlischak. D. Fleslier. GIRL RESERVES rJ I IE Curl Reserve Club is a ffiliatcd with the Young Womens Christian Association of the W orld. Our connection wi tl. the Pittsburgh YAV.C.A. is through the East Liberty Branch. As Junior members of this organization the girls try to face life squarely and to find and give the best. I hey strive for a perfect body, a keen mind, and a deeper understanding of God. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Program Chairman Betty Slater I eresa Jane Flecker Violet Rodger Mildred Savolskis Florence Menzler Pfiflp hirty rig Jit HI-Y nPI IE I fomestead Hi-Y Clul) is romposed of a group of older high school hoys, who having united in a common and challenging objective, are seek- ing for themselves and their fellow students the highest standards of life and conduct. I heir expressed purpose is: lo create, maintain and extent throughout the school and community high standards of Christian Character. President Vice President Secretary I reasurer Sergeant-a I-Arms Sponsor OFFICERS lames Oanopolis Forrest Craig John Davis Robert Pushcar Ernest Molchany Mr. R. Chasser MEMBERS Abraham Brown. Raymond Casper. 1 homas Connelly. Forrest Craig. John Davis, Richard Elchik. Henry Farrington. Paul Ford. Edward Gamretl, James Ganopulas, Will iam Haney. Gene I fensler. Ray I lensler. Jack I lerock, Cyril Jacobs, Harry Jones. Lucien Jones. Edward Ledzinski. Joseph Majkute. Ernest Molchany, Robert Oleson, William Pall. Arthur Penn. Robert Pushcar, Wilbur Smith. Page 1 hirly-nine THE HOMESTEADER STATE Editor-In-Chief...................... Assistant Editor................... Associate Editors.................. Holly Staler jane lliving Hetty Feeney Edna Roscoe Typists.......................... Mary Margaret O I note Pauline Szilagyi Business Managers - Paul Ford Clubs.............................. Photography Sports ............................ Advisers Florence Menzler ....................Ray Hensler Dorothea Cooley I eresa Jane Flecker Sara jane McCue John Haron Anna Mae Mcl eeley Suzanne Xaleckis Forrest Craig hdirard Lipchek Margaret liomol - Hernice Huergin W illiam Mehaffey Frank R. Casey, I homas Jenkins Page 1‘orty HI - STEADER STAFF Editor Associate Editor Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor Features Mildred Bartek M a retard Popelas I JTERARY Editor Assistant Literary Editor Club Editor Assistant Club Editor Personals Editor Assistant Personal Editors Madeline Wolf Art Staff Editor Assistant Art Staff Editors Carol Jones Elmer West Rosalie Boyle Exchange Editor Circulation Board Publication Board Alice Martin Helen Bender Jean Tennant Advisers - Jean Iennant ...................John Danis Ernest Molchany George Atkinson ................Jane Ewing Marion Wilkinson Helen Boellz ...............Syh na Katz Jane Ewing John Danis ...................Violet Rodger Florence Menzler ................Ruth Miller Betty Jane Rylatt ..................Jane Ewing Florence Cibula Mary Lou Claherty Jerome Marks William Dolnick Margaret Popelas - frlargaret Homol La Verna Ruth Jackson Florence Wodrick Margaret Homol Miss O'Leary, Mrs. S. . Sullinan Page Forty-one MEMBERS Anne I rimbalh, Anatasia Laves, Anthony Pusateri. Steve Marusak, Arthur Penn. Margaret Tupy, Abe Brown. Edward ('.ry .h, Edward Gamret, Eileen O'Donnell. Marion Wilkinson. Ernest Mulchaney, John Davis. Arthur Robertson. William Dolnick. CHEMISTRY CI,UB jpi II - ( bemistry Club of Homestead High School was organized to further interest in the wonders of science, to gain greater mental and physical skill by experimentation and provide an opportunity lor studying chemical theory and practice. OFFICERS President ...... Vice President ..... Secretary-1 reasurer .... Sponsor ........................ Steve Marusak Arthur Penn Anthony Pusateri Mr. Schenck Page Forty-tiro THE STAGE GUILD fJl|-fE Stage Crew had a busy year. Preparations of tlie stage and auditorium for regular assemblies, class plays and the annual musical show I hat s That”, kept them occupied. An elaborate and effectively lighted setting for the Christmas play of the Girl Reserves, a very realistic and authentic airline office for the Junior s “Shv Road” and the interior setting for It I iappened Next Tuesday” highlighted the stage crew s efforts. Members: Karl Drezga. Robert I omko. William Gorman. Mr. Griffin. Sponsor. Thomas Conelley. Edward Kostelnik, William I yson. Page Forty three Forrest Craig. I eresa Jane Flec ker, Florence Menzler. Ernest Molchany, Betty Jean loner. Oeorge Baron. Ray Casper, William Mancen, Arnold Stein, illiam Dolnich, Arthur Penn. Stephen Marusak. Jane Ewing, Margaret I look. Grace Hegedus, Mildred Savolskis. Margaret Nemeth, Ethel Bolcshazy, Violet Rodger, and Eileen O’Donnell. MATH CLUB P MU MU. the Matl lematics Cluh of Homestead High Sc hool, was organized in September, 10 11 in order to increase the understanding, knowledge, en- joyment of and interest in mathematics among the students.” It meets the? lirsl and third Wednesday of every month. I he programs con- sist of reports made by the members upon the lives and contributions of famous mathematicians, upon historical phases of the subject, or upon some current topic of mathematical interest, in addition to the solution of problems, puzzles and riddles submitted by the sponsor or the members. I he present officers of the club are: President -..................................John Davis Vice President............................Eileen O’Donnell Secretary-7 reasurer - - - - - Paul Ford Sponsor Page l urly four Miss Muir COMMERCIAL CLUB r |M 1F purposes of (lie Commercial C lub ore !o promote active social life of llic Commercial students and to broaden and enlarge llie students knowledge of commercial business establishments. I lie club activities are to visit establishments and places of historical interest and educational value. OFFICERS President............................Margaret Vagas Secretary.......................Mary Margaret O’Toole Sponsor.............................Mr. S. J. Sullivan MEMBERS Irene Bonrfice, Anna Mary Oavis. Mary O .uhak. Sylvia Katz. Mar Krak. Alice Martin. Adela Nepa. Mary Margaret O'I oole. Alma Pallo. Helen Sninsky. Geraldine Sloan. Pauline Szilagyi. Florence Wodrick. Margaret Momol. Suzanne Xalcckis, Ruth Busch. Bernie Despot, eronica Herack. Mary Kashuha. Pauline I utzko. Anna Mae McFeeley. Dorothy Novak. Marcella Murawske. Virginia Pearson. Martha Slepak. Catherine Smith. Betty Walsh, Betty Bobick. Margaret Vagas. Vera Kaluponov. Page I'orly-five THE BAND CLUB 'T'l IK Band C Inl is one of the school s newest clubs. It is formed of mem- bers of the I lomestead High Band. I he purpose of the club is to increase interest in music and to provide enter- tainment for the members. I he officers of the club are: President - - - Gene Henslcr Vice President - Betty Jean Toner Secretary - - - Peggy Lou Selen I reasurer .... Rutli Miller Page Forty six MAJORETTES Peggy Adelsperger. June Sloan, Ruth Busch, Helen Matora, Esllier CrosslancI, Marllia McGrath, Lois Fearon. BAND MEMBERS Belly Armour. Genevieve Biscey. Rosalie Boyle, Alex Bayti, Abe Brown. I homas Corso, Jack Cosgrove. Margaret Dobos, Clifford Foreman, William Fletcher. Agnes Habusla, Dolores Hart. I bomas Hawkins. Eugene Hensler, Jack Herack. Raymond Husosky. Edward Janowski, Joseph Johns. Norma Johnson. June Kilsel. Bernard Lesko. June Lilley. Stephen Marusak. Evelyn McCloskey. Ruth Miller. Fred Montgomery. Frank Mrazik. Betty Rannigan. Phyllis Rhey. Peggy Lou Selen. Marian Shuster, led Stezoski. Geneva Sullivan. Betty Jean loner. David Trimbath. Margaret lupy, I homas I utko. Richard Voitasefski. George Volach, Betty Jean Vick. Ray Wallick, John Vargochik. Violet Watkins. Elmer West. Preston Will iams. June Rylatt, Mupnemia Perston, Marion Wilkinson. Martiia McGrath Faye Forty-sewn Rosalie Boyle. Abe Brown. Bernice Buergin, I hornas Corso. Robert Drezga, Helen Ellis. Teresa Flecker, Agnes Habusta. Thomas Hawkins. Eugene Hensler, Jack Herack. Raymond Husosky. Joseph Johns. Edward Janowski. June Kitsel. Stephen Marusak. Evelyn McCloskey. Florence Menzler. Ruth Miller. Fran k M razi k. Fhyll is Rhey, Peggy Lou Selen. Cieneva Sull ivan. Margaret I upy. I homas I ulko. Richard Votiasefski. Preston Williams. ORCHESTRA rJM IE Orchestra under the able direction of Orcn Swisher distinguished itself by its excellent work in preparing the music for the Musical Comedy. It also added substantially to the entertainment of both Junior and Senior class plays with music during the intermissions. Page Forty-eight FORENSIC TEAM rjpi II; Senior High Forensic Team under ihe direction of Mr. Griffin enjoyed considerable success this year. Ihe Homestead I earn competed in six speaking events in the Pennsylvania Forensic and Music League Contests held at I lomestead in March. Ernest Molchaney won first place in Original Oration and I eresa Meeker plac ed first in Group Discussion. Teresa and Ernest then competed in the C ounty C ontests at Sewickley where they each placed second in their respective events. Betty Feeney in Declamation. Ray Hensler in Extempore. Ludmil Kracun in Poetry, and Betty Jean Toner in Shakespeare Reading made up the balance of the team entered in District Competition. Page Forty-nine CHEER LEADERS rptE Cheer I.eaders year is always a busy one and 42 was no exception. I bey cheered us to victory and kept up our spirits when victory was not our lot. I heir pep added greatly lo all our athletic events. Henry Barrington. Sylvia Katz. Anna Mary Davis, Betty Dunn. Vera Gericoach. Betty Jones. Fifty THE KNITTING CLUB Ik knitting ( lub ol I lomestead I ligh Scliool has been revived I� help meet the national emergency. I he club was formerly discontinued in 1939. The 1942 Knitting Club has 43 active members, all of whom are anxious to knit for the boys in the service. I he chief project for the year is an afagahn. When this is completed, individual projects will be attempted, kverv girl in the club tries her best to live up to our slogan We do our Part. Secretary I reasurer Sponsor OFFICERS Eileen O Donnell Doris Cassidy M iss Vallovve June Beauers, Genevieve Bicsey, Mary Agnes Bumbera. Edna Cassidy. Joan Castignara. Margaret ( loonan. Mary Dzubak. Virginia Feeney. Dolores Flesher. Erma Cross. Carol Jones, Margaret Kepich. Laura Lanish, Helen McCallough, Doris McLane, Helen Urban. Pttgr Fifty one MEMBERS Russell Combs, Joe Olah, Sylvia Katz, Jane Ewing, Henry Farrington. Florence Cibula, Jack I laines, Cyril Jacobs, and William Kovacs. THE RIME AND REASON CLUB HPHE Rime and Reason Club was organized early in the fall of 1956 under the leadership o( Miss Dc venny. It lias five principles which are: 1. lo sponsor better writing. 2. I o uncover hidden talent in literature. 5. I o contribute to the literary page of the school paper. -1. I o encourage greater originality. 5. I o criticize writings as well as produce them. Page Fifly-lwo THE STUDENT COUNCI! r I ’HE Student Council makes up the legislative body of the school. One representative from each home room is elected to this organization which discusses school problems and subjects of special interest to the pupils. Among other activities this year the Student Council sponsored the Waste Paper Collec- tion Drive which was a huge success. FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS President - -- -- -- - Ray Hensler Secretary..............................f felen Sninsky John Baron. Abe Brown. Johnan Castiguaro. John Davis, Robert Drezga, De V. Haines. Thomas Hawkins. Steve Hricz. John Johns. Mary Kolson. Urban Kuechler, Karl Lazur. Edward Marusak. Frank Mrazik. Eileen O Donnell. Wi Iliam Pingor. Joseph Spellman. Richard Voitasefski. John Wargofchik. Howard Wickerham. President Secretary SECOND SEMESTER OFFICERS ......................Joseph Spellman ----- Eileen O Donnell George Afanasieff. John Baron. William Bryan. Doris Cassidy. Jack Cosgrove, John Davis, De V. Haines. Ray Hensler. Andrew Horvat, Vera Kaluponav. Urban Keuchler. William Mehaffey, Edward Molchany, Frank Mrazik. Edward Papp. Richard Slater. Robert Tomko. Richard Voitasefski. John Wargofchik. Page Fifty-three “THAT’S THAT” Directed by Geo. W. Fithian THE CAST Ray I iensler Robert I .orcleon W i lliam M ancen ----- Bernard Hanus George Volacli Lynn McKinney Carol Jones Helen McCallough Mary Carolyn Popovic Genevieve Bi :sey Florence Menzler Mary Kasbuba Florence Cibula. Peggy Lou Selen. Ruth Bust'll Kenneth Marlin Eddie Mickey Nielson Willie I lop Eloise Nanette l.ititia Mamie Mrs. Sutliweld Jane Special ( iuests Ray Casper John Davis ( icorge Baron Richard Kane Bernard Katilius w bn. Wilkinson EAST-SIDERS Clifford foreman Edgar Blewitt Russel Coombs Peg Lally Margaret Stafura June Lilly Geneva Sullivan Margaretta Popelas Rosalie Boyle Aurel ia I omkiewicz Ethel Morrow Pnge Fifty four IIOTEL GUESTS Betty Rannigan Doris Mcl .ane Peggy Sclen ( alherine Smith Marilyn Heidovitz I'.milie I liomas Peggy White Florence Martin DEBUTANTES Elsie Schnur Rose I liomas Ruth I liomas Horence Cibula Mary Mgt. O' I oole Betty Bobick Anna Mae McFeely Edythe Stracken Ruth Busch Florence Wodrirk Helen Wilkinson Jean Iennant Eileen O Donnell Marian Shuster Pauline Drozd Andrew Hirko Robert Pushcar Joseph Olah MASQUERADERS Catherine Zitinsky Alice Martin Margaret French Sarah McCue Lois Fearon Frances Sit ;vens Mary Agnes Bumbera Vera Yermak SEA SIDE GIRLS Alma Pallo Betty Walsh Edgar McGregor John Wargochik George Baron Ray C 'asper Arnold Stein I larry Jones Wilbur Smith Joe Esachenka FARMERETTES Dorothy Novak Dolores I lari Martha McGrath I lelen Malora Dolores Bosko Josephine Budish Eubora Sheridan Edith Wuir Betty Kosko I .ouise Savko Nellie Matora WAITRESSES Betty Dunn Margaret Kepich Betty T oner Doris Cassidy Tl IE SENIOR CLASS Presents “IT HAPPENED NEXT TUESDAY’ Directed by Claire Frysinger Nowakowski. Loretta Kelly I liomas Jones Hazel Isabel Jo I larry Mawsen Reverend Lynch Muriel Roger Minetta Caroline Deke I .oc kley CAST Joseph Spellman Teresa Jane Flecker Rose Rapolti Betty Feeney Ray Hensler Forrest Craig Ethel Bolcshazy Urban Kuechler Betty Slater Pauline Szilagyi Joseph Olah Page Fifty-five THE JUNIOR CLASS Presents “SKY ROAD” By N. Richard Nusbaum CAST Ma'ble Connie Bickell Sue Lamb Carrie Lvans Sally Barton Steve HamlancI Midge Saunders Buddie Walters Lucky Parker Ann Rodgers Andy Saunders I hompson Bill Jones Mi ss Fielding MacFarland Adela Nepa Antoinette Di lorio Eudora Sheridan Helen McCallough Mary Kashuba Ernest Molchany Genevieve Bicsey Steve Marusak Betty Jean I oner Stella I odorolf Bernard Hanus Ceorge I'.. Volacb Jack Jenkins Marion Seiavitcli - John Davis PERSONNEL Director—Claire Frysinger Nowakowski; Business Manager—Mr. R. R. C liasser: Assistant—( eorge Volach: Stage.—Mr. Edward J. Griffin. Sponsor: Robert I omko. Carl Dre .ga. Manuel Suarez. Edward Koslelnik, William Dolinich. Orchestra—Mr. Oren J. Swisher. Page I'ifty six FOOTBALL A I' I ER a three year period of un- successful foothall seasons Home- stead finally came to life. Under the leadership of Coach Lawrence Larry Sullivan, former Duquesne University star player and Derry I ownship Coach. I lomestead broke a streak of twenty- three games without a victory to its credit. I his was Coach “Larry’’ Sullivan's first year at I lomestead and it was I lome- stead s lirst successful year for a long time. The C � o Id and Bl ue marched through the first three games without a defeat or being scored upon, hut meeting stiffer opposition we lost the next four games. I he Homestead-Munhall game at- tracted most of our interest. Munhall was favored to heat I lomestead before the game started. The first half was (ought in Munhall territory without either team scoring. The third quarter Homestead held a slight edge with Rager scoring a Safety making the score Homestead 2. Munhall 0. Homestead hit pav-dirl the fourth quarter with Stafura scoring on a long run followed by another score by Sloviak. Chuba missed both extra points. Homestead out played and out fought Munhall in every respect. Munhall did not penetrate within thirty-five yards of Homestead's goal line. I he Steelers trounced the Maroon and White Indians 14 to 0. HOMESTEAD STAFF Coach Ass t Coach Faculty Manager Student Manager Lawrence Sullivan Walter Miller Robert Schenck Edward Marusak Mr. Schtnck l iyc I'iflyciyht THE FOOTBALL TEAM 28 Kudis ... - I.eft End 10 Cromartie - - Right Tackle 12 Maneff - - - Left Tackle 10 Chuba - Right End 52 Fernandez - - - I.eft Guard 25 Kuechler ... Left Half 50 Rager ..... Center 12 .1. Esachenko - - Right HalT 25 Maddigan - - Right Guard -11 Sloviak .... Full Back HOMESTEAD SQUAD LIST 26 Harris 33 Matyos 15 Bacilla 27 W. Esachenko 24 Evanuga to Price 17 Poliak 54 Crowder 18 Rido Bolden 51 Baron Bam rat 50 Shay Freeman SEASON’S RECORD Homestead 15 - Moon Township 0 Homestead 14 - - Braddock 15 1 lomestead 7 - - - Swissvale 0 1 lomestead 0 - - 1 urtle Creek 27 Homestead 15 0 1 lomestead 6 - - Clairton 25 Homestead 0 - - - Duquesne 18 I lomestead 14 - - Munhall 0 Page Fifty-nine Coaches Miller and Sullivan First Row Left to Right: Chuba. Bair. Stafura. Ragcr, Casper, Austin, and Kudis. Second Row: Hacke. Esachenko, DiRocco. Hanus, Barna, I ennant. I bird Row: Stephens. Assistant Coach: Miller. Head Coach: Cromartie. I.esko. Belcher. Slater, and Marusak, Manager. BASKETBALL TTOMES1EAD placed one of the strongest teams in the W.P.LA.L. and Head Coach Walter Miller supervised the team to a very successful year. Due to the loss of players because of evacuation of Lower Homestead and in- juries. Miller had to mould a new team. The players lost were Onfrey. Churilla. Evanugo. Esachenko. Fernandes. I he Gold and Blue marched through the preliminary games to the Section with flying colors and started the Section with a loss to Munhall. Homestead went through the rest of the games without a defeat until the last game when they traveled to Duquesne and suffered a loss. IQ to 10. The last defeat caused a three way tie which necessitated another game in order to decide the champion of Section VI. In a playoff at the Stadium. Munhall came out on top. after defeating Duquesne. but not until after a gallant light by the Steelers. Page Sixty HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL'S BASKETBALL RECORD 1 lomesteacl 29 Avalon 1941- 28 1 lomesteacl 25 - Taylor Alderdice 15 1 lomesteacl 27 Braddotk 55 Mr. Miller 1942 1 lomesteacl 29 Soutli 1 lills 17 Homestead 51 - Braddock 56 1 lomesteacl 55 - Westingnouse 27 1 lomesteacl 42 - Connellsville 25 1 lomesteacl 55 . Rankin 51 1 lomesteacl 26 - 1 )onora 28 1 lomesteacl 40 . South Fayette 18 1 lomesteacl 50 . Munhall 54 Homestead 28 _ Clairton 20 1 lomesteacl 29 - McKeesport 26 lomesteacl 55 . Turtle Creek 16 1 lomesteacl 57 . - Duquesne 29 lomesteacl 54 . Munhall 52 Homestead 50 . Monaca 55 Homestead 54 Clairton 24 1 lomesteacl 55 - McKeesport 20 1 lomesteacl 10 - Duquesne 19 Homestead 20 . Munhall 51 1 lomesteacl 620 Opponents 515 Sec tion (iames. W.P.I.A.L Tournament Games. Won I I — Lost 7 Pet. .666 2 5 Page Sixty-one Proni Row: Clyde Graham, Donald Retlger, Norman Shaffer. Howard Moser. Victor Katz. George Bonga. Robert Drezga. Edward Gryzh. Second Row: Bernard Keisler. William Mancen. Richard Kane, Edward f'etzko. Jack Wargofchik. Ro’bert Kushner. Ernest Lemhersky, Bernard Kesko. I liircl Row: Andrew Hirko. Jack Kennedy, Marcus Crowder, Ray Walick. John I Iruska. Edward Janowski. John Baron. V. .1. Sullivan, Coach. I iomestead I Iomestead I Iomestead I iomestead I Iomestead I Iomestead Homestead I Iomestead I Iomestead I Iomestead I iomestead I Iomestead f I Iomestead f Iomestead Homestead W.PJ.A.L. VOLLEYBALL 15-15 - - - - - - - . . . . Duquesne 8-10 8 15-15...................- - . . . Duquesne 13-1-8 6-12..............................................Y.M.C.A. 13-13 -10 ---------- Westinghouse 13-13 8-11 - -- -............................Munhall 13-13 D-D................................................Carrick 12-11 15-7-13 - -- -- Alderdice 6-13-6 12-15-14.................................................Braddock 15-4-16 ”-12 - - - - - - - - - - - - Munhall 15-15 11-16......................- - - - - - Carrick 15-15 15-8-15.................................................Alderdice 3-13-2 8-13-1 - - - - Westinghouse 15-5-15 15-15......................-.......................Lalrobe 7-5 15-13 - - - - - - - - Baldwin Township 0-9 6-1 - -- --.........................Coraopolis 15-15 Won 7 — Lost 8 — Pet. .477 2 3 J ournament Games. In W.I .1.A.I.. tournament Homestead went to the semi-finals; wras finally eliminate d by Coraopolis. However, they eliminated Latrobe and Baldwin I ownship before they themselves were eliminated. TRI-STATE TOU R NAM ENT I Iomestead Q-, - -- -- -- -- -- Somerset 13-15 Homestead 13-15..........................................Oakmont 0-15 Homestead 7-15-15........................................Peabodv 15-4-12 Homestead 0-13.........................................Titusville 15-13 Page Sixty-two JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL JJOMESTEAD Ju nior High Football team went through one of its l est season s in its history. I be Junior High Football team never amounted to much in the past but with this year s team it was different. Under the tutor- ship ol Joseph Saricak, the team went through the first four games of the season without a defeat but came up against Clairton and lost the game to a much bigger and faster team. ( lairton went on to the championship of the Junior W.P.I.A.L. I lomestead I T I lomestead 7 I lomestead 10 Homestead 26 I lomestead 6 I lomestead 72 SEASON RECORD - New Kensington 0 .........................Swissvale 0 .................... Elizabeth 12 ............................................ Scott 0 Clairton 32 Opponents 44 Won 4 — Lost I — Pet. .800 LIST OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS FOR THE toil SEASON Kenneth Armstrong - B Henry Wittress ... Mgr. Robert Balts - - B Vincent Siragusa - T James Brown .... - E William Sullivan - G Samuel Burke .... - B William Szobesky ... - G Matthew Biusick ... - E Ben 1 odd ..... - G Ray Coles - B Louis 1 odd ..... - T Charles Davies ... - B Edward lomko ... - E Michael Davis .... - T James 1 unie - - G Michael Funak - - B Frank LJialy - - B John Gorol .... - C Frank Vilage .... - B Paul Kershaw .... - E Donald Herbert ... - B William Lucas ... - E Edward Kroll .... - B John McLean - - B Paul McGuire .... - B Walter Moorefield - - T Alex Melnick - C John Kadash - Mgr. Stephen Bodnar - Mgr. Michael Kenko Mgr. B —Back C —Center E—End G —Guard T —Tackle Mgr. —-Manager Page Sixty-thrvt JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALI LTOMhSlhAD Junior I Ii � li Basketball team had ils best season lliis year. Under the supervision of Audley Davis, brother of Chick . the team took sixteen straight victories. Only two teams scored over twenty points in the full time of play. I hey took the Section honors Init were eliminated by Clairton in the Junior W.P.I.A.L. tournament. M. Davis. Mgr.: C . Davies. Mgr.: I£. Krall, II. Zekany. J. Forbes, J. Bn vznaj. Ci. Wirkorham. Nlgr.: I. I.edzinski, Nigr.; J. I unie, V. Siracusa, C. Suto, w. Fearon. I. Mihailofl. J. Brown, I. Kochery, Mgr.; S. Bonocorso, F. A ilage, J. ( iorol. K. Armstrong, Y. I roy. J. McGregor. R. Matthews, J. Sobocinski, Mr. D. A. Davies. Coach: Mr. J. Gentile. Faculty Mgr. UASKIfTBAIJ. RECORD 1 lomestead 40 1 lomestead 57 Homestead 50 Homestead 51 1 lomestead 28 1 lomestead 21 Homestead 57 ' 1 lomestead 55 '1 lomestead 50 ''Homestead 58 1 lomestead 28 1 lomestead 25 1 lomestead 20 ' I lomestead 25 1 lomestead 20 'Homestead 51 Homestead 27 1 lomestead 25 ’Homestead 20 Opponents 557 Duquesne 18 10 - Calhoun 20 Braddock 18 15 Swissvale 20 Mt. Oliver 20 Munhall 12th 8 Woodlawn 20 Jeannette 20 McKeesport 24 C rreensburg 20 Swissvale 20 Mun ha II 12th 17 Woodlawn 15 Jeannette 18 McKeesport 20 Greensburg 20 Clairton 24 Opponents 572 Page Sixty four LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT XV ’E. I lie ambitious class of ‘ 42 of Homestead Senior High School, County ▼X 0f Allegheny, and State ol Pennsylvania, being weakened physica lly by four years of honest hard work: and bearing in mind that where there is no will, there is a herd of pugnacious relatives , do hereby draw up, publish and decree this, our last will and testament: We leave to the FACULTY the memory of the most dignified class in II. H. S.—ever to come. We feel sure that as they look back at the year 42 . they will never find a class equal to it in energy, intelligence, beauty or 25.601 pounds of ambitious matter. “To the HLSTEADER we I o the victims of the warm an air-conditioning system . To mrs. Mackenzie we frayed nerves. leave all the literary geniuses, chair in Mr. C Conner s offi e. we bequeath leave a vacation in the country to soothe her I o the underclassmen we leave lots of good luck . IN PART WE DO BEQUEATH THE FOLLOWING: I. F lorence Menzler leave my brains, beauty and talent to Peggy Lou Selen. and may she profit by them as much as I did. I, Dorothea Cooley leave my French ability to anyone who wants it. I, Edward Pingor leave my ability to annoy Miss Sieberling. to anyone who can master the job as well as I. We. Mary Margaret O I oole and Anna Mae McFeeley, leave our ability to argue with Mr. Chasser to anyone who can win an argument, we never could. I. Russell Coombs leave my wittiness to argue with teachers to anyone who enjoys it as much as I did. I. Dolores Rannigan leave my singing ability to my sister Betty. I. Pat Logan leave my ability to play football to the luture quarterbacks. I. I eresa Jane Meeker leave my place on the Speech learn to Doris Cassidy. I. Jane Ewing leave my literary ability to Mary Lou C loughertv. I. Aurelia I omkiewicz leave my red hair to Stella I odoroff: il she can get it. I, Chick Mehaffey leave my stupidness to anyone who can get by as sly as I did. I. Betty J oplansky leave my quietness to Betty Koscho. I. Paul Ford leave my stale Bob Hope jokes to Lucien Jones, may be get away with them as I did. I. Esther Crossland leave my build and beauty to anyone who can make good use of it. I. Robert Oleson leave my ability to get into trouble to anyone who is clever enough to get out of it as I could. I. Ruth Miller leave my pleasing manner to Oral I I i 11. I. Byron Duke bequeath my collection of blue slips and live year course to Mike O’Toole the only one in the school capable ol keeping up the good work. I, Florence Lang leave my ability to write notes to my sister. I. Ray I lensler leave my love of German to my brother. Gene; may he make an “A as I once did. Page Sixty-fire I. Edward Dakota leave my smallness to Ralph Sloan. I, Edwina Green leave my ability to crack gum to Grace Hobson. I. Betty Slater eave my presidency o I lie ( irl Reserves to Mary Kashuba. I. I rban Keuchler leave my plivsicpie in displaying a soldiers uniform in t lie Senior Play, to anyone who can hold llieir breath as long as I did. I. lb mice Buergin leave my seat in the orchestra to anyone who can hold on to it. I. Jack Green leave my place in shorthand class to anyone who enjoys the atmosphere ol women as much as I did. I. lean I ennant leave my skating ability to anyone who can fall as gracefully as I did. I. Joe Spellman leave my ability to copy on (German tests to anyone who can copy as well as I. I. Mildred Savolskis leave my ability to annoy Miss Seiberling to anyone who can keep it up at my rapid rate. I. I hornas I hennas leave my ability to ask questions ol Miss Kelly to anyone who can gel an answer and profit by it. I. Norma I liomas leave my title of gum chewer to Bernadette Vogel, who bought the gum anyway. I, Robert Lordeon leave my ability to croon, to anyone who enjoys tomatoes. I. George Baron, leave my dancing ability to Wilbur Smith, may he prolit by it. I, I'orrest C raig leave my scholastic honors to anyone who thinks they can handle them. I. Betty C ush leave my quietness to Vera Gericoach, may she profit by it. I, Margaret Danko leave my ability to be on the High Honor Roll to anyone who likes to work hard. I. Helen Boeltz leave my place on the Hi-Steader Staff to Margaretta Popelas. I. Joe Olah leave my suave manner to John Davis, may it be ol great use in aiding him. Last but not least, we do appoint our friend and principal. Dwight II. Conner, to be the sole executor ol this. OUR LAST WILL AND TESTA- MENT’. In witness whereof, we have therefore set our hand and seal on this day (everlasting in our memory) of our graduation from the school of our quick- ending youth. Signed, sealed, and declared by the above named class as its last will and testament in the presence ol us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witness thereto in the presence ol the class and of each other. Signed and acknowledged in the presence of: Joe Blow I he Shadow I he Little Man Who W asn’t I here lolinny Doughboy Daisy June Page Sixty six Autcxyuiphi ♦ Page Sixty-seven f SPORTING GOODS AUTO SUPPLIES and RADIOS SOL'S STORES 138 E. EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD, PA. j TEL. HO. 2260 NATIONAL FAMILY STORE JOSEPH SOKOLOW. Manager Better Clothing For All Radios, Washers, Refrigerators, Sweepers, Furniture, Carpets, Stoves, Jewelry FRIENDLy CREDIT WITH A SMILE 304 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. j SOL'S Meet The Crowd At CLOTHES SHOP ZIEDEN'S Where All The Boys Buy DRUG STORE HOMESTEAD'S Lunches and Sandwiches LEADING STORE FOR MEN 1800 MAPLE STREET HO. 5205 PHONE, HOMESTEAD 1385 PRESCRIPTIONS Cor. E19hth at Amity Homestead, Pa. WE DELIVER PHONE HOMESTEAD 0619 HOMESTEAD HARDWARE STORE j COMPLIMENTS ALBERT DICKSTEIN, Proprietor ! HARDWARE — PAINT OF PLUMBING SUPPLIES 222 E. EIGHTH AVENUE LEONA — | THEATRE JOHNSON'S SMART SHOP FOR MEN Distinctive Merchandise For Particular People LEONA BUILDING HOMESTEAD, PA. Page Sixty right +--------------------------------+ HAU' mos CONGRATULATE THE MAY CLASS OF '42 MAY YOUR SUCCESS KNOW NO LIMITS Accept this invitation to visit the greater HALF BROS. Six floors of fine furniture await your selection — at lowest prices — and on easiest payments. I Growing Since 1899 Page Sixty nine 1 NEFF'S PAINT COMPLIMENTS 1 and OF 1 GLASS COMPANY VICTOR SHOE CO. 316 E. Eighth Avenue WALL PAPER FLOOR COVERING HOMESTEAD. PA. PAINT - BRUSHES ENAMELS COMPLIMENTS ™ ’ ✓ N P- 1 OF 1 | 308 E. EIGHTH AVENUE SMYTHE'S DRUG STORE PHONE HO. 0686 Eighth Avenue at Ann Street HOMESTEAD, PA. HYMAN'S FOR SMART SPORTWEAR PHONE HOMESTEAD 1001 SWEATERS, SLACKS, SUITS and JAMES C. KUHN DRESSES SUCCESSOR TO 203 E. EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD. PA. HOMESTEAD REALTY CO. REAL ESTATE A. E. KATILIUS FIRE INSURANCE STRING and BAND INSTRUMENTS MUSICAL ACCESSORIES AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE MUSIC 130 EAST EIGHTH AVENUE 505-07 EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD. PA. HOMESTEAD. PA. ific Seventy George Irvin Green MODERN FUNERAL HOME PHONE HO. 6394 3511 MAIN STREET HOMESTEAD PARK MUNHALL. PA. i Homestead Paint Glass Co. 318 E. EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD. PA. Paints — Varnishes — Glass Watson Standard Products Art Glass — Repairing CHAS. J. SHMIDT. Manager PHONES HO. 9414-9279 WARGOFCHIK PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS 1219 W. STREET. CORNER THIRTEENTH HOMESTEAD. PA. REDSHAW MEN'S WEAR 137 E. EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD. PA. Men's Wear That Will Wear YOUR HOME BLUE GOOSE CAFE SHOULD COME FIRST TOM G. ZAIMES GUST KEROPOULOS H 1 L K S Proprietors CORNER OF SEVENTH AND AMITY PHONE US NOW PHONE HO. 9313 HO. 2228 j Jacobson - Gordon i COMPLIMENTS Inc. Eighth Ave. and Library St. GRESS MARKET HOMESTEAD-MUNHALL, PA. 1211 West St. 401 Dickson St. PHONE HOMESTEAD 3600 HOMESTEAD, PA. Page Seventy one Say It With Flowers THE STORE The Gift With A Soul THAT QUALITY BUILT ELICKER STRONG AMOS FLORISTS SUPER MARKET 328 E. EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD, PA. Everything Good To Eat DRUGS and PRESCRIPTIONS COMPLIMENTS OF COMMUNITY PHARMACY 815 ANN STREET HOMESTEAD, PA. JACKSON'S (THE CORNER STORE) 201 SEVENTEENTH AVE. HOMESTEAD 3442 A Good Place To Eat LINCOFF'S ANDERSON'S CLOTHES STORE YOUR JEWELER EVERYTHING CREDIT TO ALL 240 EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD. PA. for the GENTLEMAN 332 E. EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD. PA. COMPLIMENTS OF BEST WISHES TERRILL'S GARAGE Meyer 1. Grinberg 413 W. Eighth Avenue WEST HOMESTEAD, PA. HOUSE FURNISHINGS and PHONE HO. 1325 ELECTRICAL STORE Page Seventy-lw +• : — + i COMPLIMENTS GEORGE M. HALL OF CO., INC. 1 KERR INGRAM 1 Seventh Ave. at West St. LUMBER and MILL WORK HOMESTEAD. PA. SINCE 1893 PETE'S DO IT WITH WOOD COMPLETE FOOD MARKET HOMESTEAD 1168 FREE DELIVERY 255 West Eighth Avenue Seventh Ave. at Hays St. WEST HOMESTEAD, PA. PHONE HO. 2842 HOMESTEAD, PA. WOLFSON'S COMPLIMENTS HOMESTEAD'S OF LEADING JEWELER ZWEIG'S MARKET OF DIAMONDS - WATCHES RADIOS ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES 465 W. Eighth Avenue WEST HOMESTEAD, PA. and SOLOMON'S Complete RCA, VICTOR, BLUEBIRD CLOTHIERS and TAILORS DECCA RECORD DEPARTMENT Homestead’s Best Store For Men 207 EAST EIGHTH AVENUE EIGHTH AVE. AT McCLURE ST. HOMESTEAD, PA. HOMESTEAD, PA. Page Sevenly-thret HOMESTEAD STUDIO +- i I. LENTZ, Proprietor Phone Homestead 3123 211 E. EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD, PA. Official School Photographer For 1942 + - I’aye Seventy ft J. CLYDE MILLER LEARNERS PERMITS AUTO LICENSE 24 Hour Service 318 E. EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD, PA. ANN'S FLOWER SHOP CORSAGES - FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS 129 E. EIGHTH AVENUE MEMBER F.T.D. PHONE HO. 1024 LEVINE BROS. i THE SMOOTH CO-ED WEARS HARDWARE Homestead's Busiest Store BONNIE FROCKS 229 Eighth Avenue 324 East Eighth Avenue HOMESTEAD, PA. v HOMESTEAD BUICK HAMILTON HILLS A FINE PLACE TO LIVE SALES - BUICK - SERVICE BETTER USED CARS 221 E. NINTH AVENUE Hahn Skrymes PHONE HO. 1017 Inc. DODGE and PLYMOUTH Agents For DODGE TRUCKS HOMESTEAD PARK LOTS TRI-BORO MOTOR CO. 803 AMITY STREET 229 West Eighth Avenue HOMESTEAD, PA. HOMESTEAD. PA. PHONE HO. 2767 Page Seventy-five CONGRATULATIONS Homestead Class of '42 FROM THE WILKENS AMATEUR HOUR AND THE WILKENS JEWELRY COMPANY HEADQUARTERS FOR DIAMONDS - WATCHES - JEWELRY - RADIOS On E.Z. Credit Wilkens FOUR STORES EIGHTH AVENUE AND ANN STREET HOMESTEAD, PA. Page Seventy-six UNITED CANDy SHOPPE Well Known For Quality Luncheonette — Ice Cream EXPERT CANDY MAKERS 230 E. EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD, PA. PHONE HO. 9490-2344 —..— — “ • COMPLIMENTS OF HARRY'S CLOTHES SHOP HOMESTEAD. PA. RAY'S MEN’S WEAR 206 E. EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD, PA. DON RICHARD'S CLOTHES CONGRATULATIONS BOYS AND GIRLS TOM'S CANDY SHOPPE 108 E. EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD, PA. PHONE HOMESTEAD 9488 COMPLIMENTS ZAIMES OF DRESS SHOP M. MIHAILOFF HATS - DRESSES MEATS and GROCERIES HOSIERY COATS 464 E. EIGHTH AVENUE WEST HOMESTEAD, PA. PHONE HO. 0959 129 E. EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD, PA. PHONE HO. 6466 EON GRILL CLAFFEY'S 106 E. EIGHTH AVENUE BEAUTY SHOPPE HOMESTEAD. PA. The House of Good Food SPECIALTY SEA FOODS STYLES OF BEAUTY 808 Amitty Street HOMESTEAD, PA. Page Seventy seven THE NEW MORRIS GRINBERG'S 309 Eighth Avenue WOMEN'S and CHILDREN'S WEAR SINCE 1895 JONES McCLURE (NOTARY PUBLIC) INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS REAL ESTATE and RENTING SERVICE HO. 5500 338 E. NINTH AVE. HOMESTEAD, PA, Good, Pure, Wholesome Foods Are Essential To Good Health EWING’S QUALITY FOOD PRODUSTS ARE UNQUESTIONED MEATS - BUTTER - CHEESE EGGS and GROCERIES Geo. Ewing Brother HOMESTEAD 2804 223 EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD, PA. CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE Retain your health and vitality by including several glasses of MENZIE HOMOGENIZED VITAMIN D MILK in your daily diet. also Pasteurized Creamade Dairy Products of Superior Quality ESTABLISHED 1884 Gillen Coulter Co. NEW LOCATION and NEW EQUIPMENT No Charge For The Use of Our Home PHONE HOMESTEAD 4100 319 E. Ninth Ave. Homestead, Pa. ROBBINS SHOP COMPLIMENTS OF A SMART SHOP NUSS BROS. FOR WOMEN BOWLING ALLEYS 248-250 Eighth Avenue HOMESTEAD, PA. 221 West Eighth Avenue WEST HOMESTEAD, PA. PHONE HO. 0348 HO. 9463 Page Seventy right ! i HOMESTEAD'S BIG SCHOOL PICNIC KENNYWOOD PARK Wednesday, May 27, 1942 } PHONE HO. 2800 i Grace Martin's School Flowers For All Occasions “A School Discriminale SECRETARIAL FOR YOUNG WOMEN Lessig Whetstone, i Inc. 17th AND 18th FLOORS FLORISTS KEENAN BUILDING PITTSBURGH, PA. 250 E. EIGHTH AVENUE HOMESTEAD, PA. Page Seventy-nil COMPLIMENTS O F BAMFORD BROS. j CLASS RINGS I CLUB PINS Hl-y PINS COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS DIPLOMAS DON ENEIX UNION TRUST BUILDING PITTSBURGH, PA. CAPS and GOWNS MEDALS CHOIR ROBES TROPHIES BAND UNIFORMS ---------------------------------------------------- Page Eighty JAHISI OLLIER AGAIN This crest of service and quality is the hallmark of America’s largest Yearbook designing and photoengraving organization. JAHN OLLIER EIMCRAVING CO. Maker of Fine Printing Plates for Black and Color Artists and Photographers Page Eighty-one 817 W. WASHINGTON BLVD. CHICAGO. ILL. FAirfax 3955 18-20 West Stockton Avenue, North Side Pittsburgh, l a. School Annuals A Specialty Page highly-lufo Congratulations to the Class of 1912