Homestead High School - Homesteader Yearbook (Homestead, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1951 volume:

Ex Libris STUDENT’S PICTURE Signature HOMESTEADER 19 5 1 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS of Homestead High School HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA Foreword Memories, soon, will be all that is left of the class of 1951. We hope they will be pleas- ant and numerous. In late years the formulae, lengthy out- lines, and many dates that now are important to us, will be supplanted by memories of a more humble origin. If this book recalls for- gotten faces, fleeting moments, intangible impressions that went into life's work and play” within these walls, it will have served its purpose. DEDICATION ALBERT YUHASZ We, the graduating class of 1951, would like to express our appreciation to Mr. Yuhasz, our class sponsor, for his guidance and help during our three years at Homestead Senior High School, by dedicat- ing this, our yearbook to him. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Foreword Dedication Alma Mater HOMESTEADERS AT WORK School Board Faculty Seniors Schwab Seniors Juniors Sophomores Schwab Juniors and Sophomores HOMESTEADERS AT PLAY Clubs Activities Sports 6 8-41 42-66 ADVERTISEMENTS 67-95 Alma Mater Dear old Homestead, mighty Homestead, Let us sing to you; With our heads up, gazing onward, Colors, Gold and Blue. Carry on to highest glories, On, for those who see, Let it be known far this story, Of your wondrous deeds. Oh, your worth cannot be measured, By these things in life, There is something deeply treasured That will stand through strife. Come the years and we’ll be wishing That we’re back into your fold, But the things that won’t be missing— Memories, good as Gold. Step by step just struggle upward, To your place in years; Make your graduates be leaders, Help them on with cheers. Four short years we walk together, Striving toward one aim. Soon we’re gone with school days over Still for Homestead’s name. Homesteaders at Work Standing, I. to r.—Mr. Azor H. Massy, Mr. Alex E. Ackley. Mr. P. H. McGuire, Mr. Paul C. Kazimer. Seated—Mrs. Ethel T. Posey, Mr. Frank Fulton. Mr. John J. Casey, Mr. George L. Ewing, Miss Mary O’Leary, Dr. Port Eckles. Board of Education MR. GEORGE L. EWING MR. ALEX. E. ACKLEY MRS. ETHEL T. POSEY MR. JOHN J. CASEY MR. PAUL C. KAZIMER DR. PORT ECKLES MISS MARY O’LEARY MR. P. H. McGUIRE President Vice President MR. AZOR H. MASSY MR. FRANK FULTON MR. ROBERT E. WILSON Superintendent of Schools Secretary .....................Solicitor ®Mr. Wilson elected to fill the vacancy made by Mr. Massy's resignation. IO DR. PORT ECKLES M.A., D.Ped. Superintendent Here in Homestead High School, you are making your future life-pattern by the way you are training yourself to think. DWIGHT H. CONNER M.A. Principal You are graduating this year into times that are confused and uncertain. You will be tested and tried in many ways. We trust that you now have a set of definitely high ideals about what contribution you should make for the betterment of family, com- munity and national life. Hold fast to your ideals and your religious faith, so that you will not be swayed by those who would undermine your ideals and tear them down. 12 FACULTY Edgar Aiello B.A.. M.A., Duquesnc University Music Rudolph R. Chasser B.S., University of Maryland M.S.. Duquesnc University Assistant Principal, Commercial vS Lucille Dunn B.S.. Carnegie Institute ot Technology Foods Rachel Baker A.B.. Muskingum (College Clothing John J. Connelly V.B.. M.Kd.. University of Pittsburgh Physics Margaret McVicker Fisher .B.. M.Kd.. University of Pittsburgh Library Stephen Black B.S.. M.Kd.. Duquesnc University Commercial Eleanor H. Devenny B. .. University of Pittsburgh M. .. Duquesnc University English Ann Catherine Flecker ITS.. Duquesnc University M.A.. University of Pittsburgh Commercial 13 FACULTY Florence V. Goga II.S.. University of Pittsburgh V xsical Education Jane S. Grim .lt . M l .! I’nivcrsity of Pittsburgh Mathematics Marguerite Gruber I nivcrsity of Ohio Art Robert Harkins II.S., M.Kd., I'nivcrsity of Pittsburgh Chemistry William Kirsch It.S.Kd.. Duqucsnc I'nivcrsity M.l-.d.. I’nivcrsity of Pittsburgh Mathematics Edith L. Mackenzie It s.. I'nivcrsity of Pittsburgh Com mercial Leanna Marshall .lt.. University of Pittsburgh H istory Walter Miller B.S.. Duquesne University M.l... University of Pittsburgh History Margaret McGuire A.B..Scton Hill College M I... University of Pittsburgh Latin, Spanish 14 FACULTY Anne O’Leary .B.. Mount Mercy College M L.. University f Pittsburgh French 31 Esther Seiberling A.B.. Thiel College M.I... rniversitv of Pittsburgh Problems Lawrence E. Sullivan B. .. M l .1 Duquesne University Ftbull Coach William Parry .B.. Duquesne University M. .. State I niversity of Iowa English Louise Spinelii .B.. Pennsylvania (Allege for Women Salesmanship Samuel J. Sullivan B.S. in Lc.. M.A.Kcl., Duquesne UniversitN Commercial Frances Rolfe V.IL. Pennsylvania College for Women English Robert Stephens B.S. in KtL. Duquesne University German Victor J. Sullivan B. .. M.E., University of Pittsburgh Phxsical Education 15 FACULTY Oren J. Swisher B.S.. Duqucsnc University Music William Vojtko B.S.F.d.. Duqucsnc University Commercial Albert Yuhasz B.S., Slippery Rock State l eathers College Biology Mrs. Lillian Mackenzie $ reUtry to Principal Camera Shy SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Charles R. Davies B.S.. M.A.. Duqucsnc University Basketball Coach J. Russell Lewis B.S., M.Ed.. Cniversity of Pittsburgh Mathematics SCHWAB SCHOOL Charles O. Miller Pattern Making SCHWAB FACULTY Charles F. Wintersteen B.S. Voc. Ed.. University of Pittsburgh Principal Joseph A. Chuba B.S.. Duquesne University Driver Education D. A. Davies B.S.Ed.. Duquesne University Mathematics 15 SCHWAB FACULTY Joseph Gentile B.S., Slippery Rock State l eathers College Science, Math Thomas Jenkins R.S., Slippery Rock State l eathers College Problems Walter F. Graves Assistant Principal Layton M. Ives, Jr. PIectrie Shop Ferdinand Mazzotti R. Wallace Morrell B.Ktl., Colorado State A M College Auto Mechanics Mechanical Drafting William O. Roach Machine Shop William F. Rogers Edward J. Stein B.A.. M.A.. Duquesne University B.S.. M.Ktl., University of Pittsburgh English, History Math, History 17 Senior Officers Left to right—Mr. Yuhasz, Geraldine Sullivan. Jerome Albert. James Gleason, Brian Hughes. William Gray. President JEROME ALBERT Vice President JAMES GLEASON Recording Secretary GERALDINE SULLIVAN Financial Secretary BRIAN HUGHES Treasurer WILLIAM GRAY Sponsor MR. YUHASZ Schwab Senior Officers President VICTOR ZILINSKAS Vice President JOSEPH SCHULTZ Secretary DONALD MASON Treasurer KENNETH HEINZ Sponsor MR. JENKINS Left to right—Victor Zilinskas. Donald Mason. Joseph Schultz, Kenneth Heinz. 18 Ronald Abels Ron” Successful and happy Ron will always be Co-operative and friendly For all others to sec. Jerome Albert Jerry” The president of our Senior Class A leader in all things A friend to every lad and lass In all the future brings. Daniel Antonoff Dan” The band is what this boy is in, And has plenty of talent to spare When you hear him play his violin It seems like you’re walking on air. Donald Bair Don” Everyone knows him as a quiet lad, Always happy, never sad; Whether it be Ray, Harry, or Tom You find few nicer than our Don. Arthur Barrera Art” We see the girls all marching by, We hear the sound of many sighs, And then we know the reason why, Here comes Art with his flashing eyes. Beverly Adlington Bev” An attractive girl all will agree, To the band she gave her best, You can see her busy as a bee. Working hard without any rest. Joan Andreykovich Joanie” Good in sports of every kind. Because she is quite tall, Joanie is a special find, And loved by one and «all. Mary Lou Asmonga Litzie” Full of vim and vigor, Pretty as a star, Good in most everything, This gal will go far. Irene Balia In m.any activities you find Irene, She is really on the Beam,” To reach the top is her delight, We know she will try with all her might. Frances Behun Franny” Active and lively, Never sits still, Strive for the best? Why, she always will. 19 Raymond Bodnor Ray” A really swell fellow As everyone knows Dependable and happy From his head to his toes. Lorraine Boytim Lu” Someone who is a natural leader Always on the go When she is doing work for you. You can bet she won’t be slow. William Broadright Bill” Popular with girls and boys, Is hard for some to be. But to us he brings many joys, As anyone can see. Patricia Burk Pat” Beautiful eyes, beautiful hair. Rates from the boys many stares, In every way, neat as a pin Look what some lucky fellow will win. Irwin Callender Nice as nice can be, Also neat and friendly, When he comes through the door, Then you hear shouts galore. Margaret Boyer Marge” Never snubs or tries to show off She is quite a girl Always smiling, being friendly Known as the Senior’s pearl. Mary Kay Braun A girl so nice and neat In the classroom she can’t be beat, Always so happy and gay, She will be missed come May. Mary Brown Liked by one and all, Always has something to say Never a dull moment with her, She will always be gay. Claudia Buzinka Butch” Butch has that certain something That suits her to the letter. When at first you see her You want to know her better. Elaine Chelovsky Chisel” A walking fashion plate Who leads all the styles. To get just a look at her Boys would walk many miles. 20 Edward Chuba Ed” Emma Churma A pleasant personality, Who is tops in every way; In all he will succeed If it is work or play. James Cosgrove Casey” With teachers and all He gets along fine, With Casey around, You'll have a grand time. Marion Daley A person who can cheer you up, When you are feeling low After she has spoken to you, You feel right on the go. Doris Dickerson Many a time, Doris was late, But she is nice, make no mistake; Did her very best in school, Friendly to everyone” is her rule. Diana Ellis Dee” Diana is nice, but quite small, But height, in her case, means nothing at all; She fits in with some of the best. Does fairly well in passing tests. Emma is known as a happiness child. For her wit and for her charm Fair of mind and temper mild. She would never do any harm. Raymond Cundiff Ray” Very good drummer in the band. Forever willing to lend a hand, Is quiet and never has much to say. That is our friend—Ray. Agnes Davis Aggie” Striking red hair, lovely eyes, With a personality to match. Many eyes have watched this miss, Because of her beautiful thatch. Patricia Early Pat” Whenever you give her something to do, She always does her best for you; Quiet, gay, and neat is she, A swell girl, we all agree. Betty Esper BoBo” In every way is nice and neat, As a friend she can’t be beat; For Homestead, she is quite a fan, Doing, always, the best she can. Rose Fisher Pretty as a picture Always looks so neat, Someone like Rose, Would be hard to beat. Melvin Gibson Gibby” Mel Gibson, he’s our man, Doing for you what he can. You sec him joking in the hall, But he’s terrific playing basketball. Eddie Gordon Especially good in gym class, The pride of us all, Bet she’ll raise the score two points, When she gets the ball. Charlotte Greiner Char” Charlotte is a tall, slim Who’s really lots of fun, For friendliness and good times, She just can’t be outdone. Bernadette Gudukas Bernie” A swell little cheerleader. Who’s always in style, Good friends and happi- ness. She’ll have all the while. John Gaydos Someone who is always Looking on the bright side of life, His mind is always on good things, And never on care or strife. James Gleason Jimmy” James is really quite a guy� ” He makes our classes all whiz by, Because he’s always full of fun, With his tricks he’s never done. William Gray Billy” He may be sort of little, But when girls look his way, It’s always, Wow! Who is that!” The answer, Billy Gray. Frances Grove Franny” Sweet and nice, happy too, Willing to be friendly with you, To describe her takes one letter, ”W” for wonderful, you find none better. Cyril Hancsak Cy” Cy is interested in the airplane, Ever-ready” is his middle name, Baseball, he likes best of all. All year round he’s on the ball. 22 Nelson Horey Lively and friendly, Always on the go, Making you feci good, With his cheery hello. Brian Hughes To a person who doesn't know him, He may seem kind of shy, But after he’s been with you, You know Brian is quite a guy.” Mildred Iannone Milly” A friendly laugh, With a happy sound, She has the boys Going all around. Edna Jackson Excels as a public speaker Knows just what to do. To Edna, any problem Is never ever new. Kenneth Jefferson Ken” Laughing and joking is Ken, Always on time like Big Ben,” In the chorus and in the band. To everyone he is very grand. Paul Isaacs If you want to get pepped up, (And this is not a rumor) All you need to do is find Paul, A boy with a sense of humor. Roberta James New to our school But gets along fine, Always trying to help, Is a very good sign. Lilly Jefferson A soft spoken lass, This is quite so. But Lilly is the kind, Who never feels low. Mildred Jefferson Milly” Smart in more ways than one, Knows just what is to be done. But when work comes some people run, But her duties she does not shun. Lily Jenkins Nice and friendly, In a quiet way. She’ll be on top. For many a day. 23 Leslie Johnson Yes, Les, he is our man, Always does whatever he can; Nice boy to know, we all agree, That’s our friend, Lcs-lie. Patricia Jolly Pat” Charming, grand and very sweet. We could use the expres- sion, al-reet”; Always ready to do this and that, These are characteristics of our Pat. Karen Kennedy Karen with her blonde hair, Never a worry or a care; A very nice girl to know, Always a bright and cheery hello.” Milton Kirages Pee Wee” Milt is quite the classroom clown. You’ll never find him with a frown, As a friend he is the best, He’s sure to pass most any test. Bernadette Kolechta Bern” One who is willing to learn, That is our girl, Bern; Does work for you, when she may. Her school work is rated OK. Lois Mac Johnston Lo” Always happy and always gay, Is West Homestead’s Lois Mae; She is a very good majorette, One whom we will never forget. Naomi Jones Dolly” A name that describes her, Which was not given in folly, Suits her to the letter. That’s our own sweet Dolly. Eileen King An artist saw all nature’s beauty, While passing through the wood. He put them «all together, And there Eileen stood. Dorothy Klotz Dot” Of cheerfulness she has a lot, I’m sure you know it's true, For someone who is right on top, And never, never blue. Andrew Kolesar Andy” Three cheers for the boy with the smile, Because he is swell in all ways, Three cheers for the boy with the smile, We’re his friends for the rest of our days. 24 John Kolesar Johnny” The center of our football team. Really an all round fellow With his swell ways he’s on the beam, With a personality mellow. Jeannie Lipscomb Jean” Quiet and reserved is Jean, With Louise she can be seen; She is nice and friendly. To everyone, as you can see. Marilyn Marsh Tootsie” She is pretty, never in a hurry, Looks happy, never a worry, Is as nice as they come, Her work always gets done. Evelyn Maxwell Always cheerful, always Ray, Always has something nice to say, As a majorette, she’s hard to beat, Girls like this, we like to meet. Helen Kulas Whenever she does her work, She does it very well; Goes about it without a doubt. Doesn’t care w'ho is round about. Richard Manning Rich” Shy, red-headed, and very tall. He is liked by one and all; Bright and a good attitude, Friends with everyone, never in a feud. Phillip Maschue Phil” Liked by all, Because of his manners, Everyone agrees, Phil rates a banner. Regina Metro She’s a type of girl, That is hard to find. She is so nice and grand, And, also, very kind. Edward Miller Ed” He’s intelligent with books, And great in basketball, You can hear the girls all swoon, As Ed comes down the hall. I Marlene Morrissey Mar” In little packages good things come, This is true as a rule; And proof of this is Marlene, The cutest little package in school. 25 Dorothy Murzyn Yes, she does an awful lot, We are talking about Dot; A girl whom you cannot pass by, For on her, you can rely. Gloria McClenny Everyone seems to like her, Not because she’s from Whitaker, But because she is she. Friendly and nice as can be. Eugene McFarland Moe” Tall and friendly is Moe,” Very nice lad to know; Also from Calhoun comes he, As a driver, careful as can be. Dolores McClain DoDo” She is just one, Of those quiet types; Hardly talks, never gripes, But still she has her fun. Jerry McDonnell Jerry” Is as nice as we can find. From Calhoun he hails; You don’t know many of his kind. In any type of work, he seldom fails. Gerald McWilson Jerry” The drums, he can really beat. To listen to him is a treat, Someday in the future, we may see, Jerry, plaving his drums on T V. Jeanette Nesmith For a nicer friend you couldn’t ask. She makes our studies fly, Jeanette will say it’s not a task. We’d like to know the reason why. Alrena Olack Alrena is a quiet lass, Her voice is soft spoken. Never late and always in class. Her friendship cannot be broken. John Nogan Another member of the band. In music, John, makes his stand. As a friend he does quite well. In fact, we think he’s just swell. Barbara Olvey Bobby” Bobby is friendly in her ways, Although she’s a little shy, Sometimes she might be in a daze, But never forgets to say Hi.” 26 Anna Marie Opsitos There is a girl who is sweet Her name is Anna Marie, For personality she can’t be beat, As anyone can see. Margaret O’Brien Peggy” Peggy is a friendly lass, She never has a frown, She brings joy into every class, When everyone feels down. Shirley Pearlstein Here’s a girl who’s nice to know, She has a smile each day, We wish she didn’t have to go, At graduation time in May. Rudolph Phillips Rudy” You may see him in the hall, He doesn’t talk much at all; But he is really one of the best, You will find in all of the rest. John Popa Pope” Wavy, red hair has he, And reported to 106, From Calhoun he must be, Because he never shirks, never kicks. Andrew Gross Andy” Small, fine, and dandy, That is our pal, Andy, Does his work each day, Does it well, we can say. Hugh O’Leary Here is a very friendly lad, A nicer friend we couldn’t have, If someday things should go askew, We all know we can rely on Hugh. Charles Pettus Continuously striving for A’s and B’s, On his report nary a D or E, He’s terrific on the clarinet and sax. When he plays, you can’t relax. Rita Pienkoski Here’s a girl who can sing, And is as friendly as can be. She can make the rafters ring, Each student will agree. Donald Ratay Don” Most of you know our friend Don, Though mischievous at times, is he; We’ll surely miss him when he’s gone. To that we all agree. 27 Josephine Rizzo Jo” A classmate of ours called J°, Has a pleasant smile, Wherever she may go, She’s sure to stop and chat a while. Thomas Scuffle Tom” Tom’s a quiet boy in school. He seldom makes a fuss, He still is friendly as a rule, That’s why he is liked by all of us. Mary Semak Tootsie” Being an ideal friend, Mary does many a good deed. She’ll stay with you until the end, We’re sure she’s going to succeed. Kenneth Smith Ken” Ken is another serious one, He’s simple and sincere, But still he has lots of fun, To a friend he’s very near. Bernadette Starusko Bernie” A majorette you’ll want to meet, Her marching makes us sigh, Bernie would be hard to beat, For she was trained at Homestead High. Thelma Roberts One look at Thelma and you will see, That she cannot be beat, She’s just as nice as she can be, To know her is quite a treat. Marlene Schotting As a friend never under par, Is our good friend Mar; A good singer in the chorus. Many songs did she sing for us. Eleanor Sherban Elly” Elly is a Calhoun lass, A nice girl in our class; Clean and neat as can be, Quiet, shy, and grand is she. Louise Stalker If you’re looking for an ideal pal, Louise is the one for you, She’s really quite a friendly gal, And always will be, too. Genevieve Stevens When passing through The halls each day, She wears a pleasing smile, Her friendliness is always gay. To know her is worth- while. 28 George Stevenson George is always full of fun, He makes us laugh each day, We never stop until day is done, For he makes us feel so gay- Geraldine Sullivan Gerry” A sweet little girl is this lass, She is friendly in every way, We’re glad she is in our class, To make us happy each and every day. Catherine Tutera Dolly” Catherine is in the band, Eighth period everyday, Each student thinks that she is grand, Whenever they hear her play. Edward Van Sickle Ed” Everyone thinks he is swell. To all of us he is a pal; He may be full of fun, But his job, he always gets done. Eleanor Wain Babe” Always friendly, always gay. And her smile’s a joy to see. She’s willing to help in any way, She is very pretty, we agree. William Stewart Bill” Small and quiet is this lad, Someone nice to know. Bill is one of the best to be had, Never tries to steal the show. Robert Thomas Bob” Very mischievous and loads of fun, From life he’ll get all joy. He’s really liked by every- one, Is this humorous young boy. Estelle Twyman Although she joins in with the fun, Estelle is quiet and shy, Her work is never left undone, And upon her you can rely. Rose Vitak Rose quietly does her work each day, She’s as busy as a bee, Although she hasn’t much to say, She’s very nice you see. Albert Walter AI” This lad goes by the name of AI, And has a greeting for one and all, He seems to be everyone's pal, As he cheerfully passes through the hall. 29 Walter Washington Moe” Louis Wheeler Louie” Someone who always wears a smile, Is known to us as Moe, To help a friend he would walk a mile, For this is true we know. Shirley Zuger Shirl” She has a smile for every- one, She is gay and very sweet, Many hearts Shirl has won, And she makes our day complete. Thomas Donahue Tom” Likeable and full of fun, He is quite the jolly one, Whenever he becomes a gob,” He’ll wish he were back in Schwab. Lawrence Evagues Lonce” Lonce is a boy who is long and tall. He’s six foot one by the mark on the wall, A popular lad with a friendly smile. He beats all the others by a mile. Schwab Seniors Louie is a friendly lad, In Art he can’t be beat, His work is one of the best to be had, With him no one can compete. John Gombos Johnny” Girls all melt along the wayside, When John gives them that look. With his smooth talk and actions, He could author many books. Donald Dudas Don” Now here’s a boy who is friendly and gay, When he sees you he has plenty to say, In his classes he will seldom stay, You can be sure he hides out of the way. Kenneth Heinz Ken” Ken who’s always having fun, Is known and liked by everyone, An ace machinist we are sure he’ll be, He'll fix your car for a small fee. 30 Thomas Holman Tom” Tom is friendly and very nice, Doing for you whatever he can; We all know he always will, Be quite a gentleman. Edward Lally A” Lally’s den is on the street, The girls all think he is very sweet, In basketball he won his fame. He’ll surely make himself a name. John Moffat Red” John is the boy we call Red, Because of the flame upon his head. In pattern making he does shine. And all the girls think he is devine. Donald Humphrey Hump” Don is really quite a boy, All kinds of sports are his joy, To be a mechanic is his yearning, We are sure that he is learning. Frank Mihalko Mort” Mort likes to dance and sing, He wants to be another Bing,” In school when he would jump and shout, The teachers would always throw him out. Robert Moses Mose” Trouble is Bob’s middle name. Whatever happens he gets the blame, He works in a garage five nights a week, With all his money happiness he’ll seek. Eugene McCluster Gene” Eugene has never been seen wearing a frown, A finer fellow can never be found. If you have a motor that gives you trouble, Just call Gene he’ll fix it on the double. Richard Potosnak Rich” Rich is known and liked by all. Someday a girl will make him fall. But until that day comes, Footloose and free he'll run. George Kakos Georgie” George is a boy who is very meek. He has detention about four times a week, He can make all the girls care. With his blue eyes and curly hair. Robert Purifoy Bob” A little shy, but still one of the boys, He manages to make his share of noise, And when you see a big red Olds,” You can be sure it’s Bob it holds. 31 John Sedlak Johnny” John is the boy who lives on the hill, When he walks down, he gives the girls a thrill. And when it comes to basketball, He is the one who can beat them all. Joseph Schultz Joe Joe is a lad who is on the beam. The girls all think he is a dream, To be a flyer is his dream, He played three years on the football team. Albert Slater Al” Melvin Smith Smitty” Easy to get along with. Always having fun. He’ll find after school is out, His worries have begun. Alfred Stelter Al” Al drives a jalopy from Wilmerding, Which is the Plymouth we call ’The Thing,” He likes to go out and have fun at night, And never gets home until it’s light. Victor Zilinskas Vic” Vic is the lad who is long and tall. His first love is basketball, A pattern maker is his dream. He rates high in our esteem. In baseball Mel will win his fame. Although he’s always thinking of a dame, But when it comes time to work. You can be sure he will never shirk. Charles Sullivan Sully” Sully’s a boy we are glad to know, On errands for others he would gladly go, He is quiet and very meek. And in life we are sure he'll reach his peak. Schwab Senior History As we entered Schwab School for the first time, we found it in a turmoil. Reconstruction of the fourth floor, along with a general face lifting of the entire building, was under way. Our sophomore year quickly ended after we learned the essentials of our trade. Then came our Junior year with freshly painted walls, new furniture in the classrooms, and new equipment in the shops. Ed Lally represented Schwab on the high school basket- ball team which went on to win the much cov- eted State Championship.” Our first Open House” was held in May, 1950. Our Junior year ended with a luncheon served in our new gym, followed by a movie. Before we knew it our Senior year was upon us. With one member carried over from last year, the second group of Seniors was inducted into the National Honor Society. We all started thinking of the prom, graduation and our an- nual luncheon. Then it was time to say good- bye to good old Schwab, to its faculty, and to the noise of machines, that is a part of voca- tional school, which we will all remember. Auto Mechanics Shop Pattern Making Shop Schwab Chorus First row. I. to r.—William Pitchford. James Ackerman. Melvin Smith. Richard Pivarnik, Donald Dudas, Frank Mihialko, Donald Humphrey. Second row—Thomas Shedlock, Harry Portakolis, James Portakolis, William Faulds, Albert Slater. Ernest Cook. Joseph Schultz, Lawrence Evagues. Eugene McCluster. Third row—Andrew Dindak, Thomas Donahue. Robert Grindle, Louis Strothers. Donald Purifoy, Andrew Smitko, John Sedlak, James Pepke. Electric Shop Machine Shop 33 First row, I. to r.—Dorothy Ackerman. Jacqueline Allen, Henry Antosik, Jean Ballot, Jan- ice Bandy, Joan Beer, Richard Allen. Second row—Marlene Benden, Margaret Bcres, Ethelean Bluefort. Anna May Bouton, Jame Bre- vard, Lois Brevard, Paul Brown. Third row — Alfred Burwell. Frank Carey, Patricia Carney. Rose Cerda, Victor Checked. Stephen Chervenak, Gladys Christ. Fourth row — George Chwer- chak, Patricia Cloherty. Mary Jane Cunningham, Dolores Davis, Ron- ald Delle Donne, Lillian Dorian. Regis Derry. Fifth row — Louis De Santis, Donald Duda, Albert Dzuka, Patricia Faust, Bernard Fedor. Betty Felix. William Funk. Sixth row—Robert Gaea. Rose- mary Gaydik. Elinor Geisel, Bev- erlee Graves. Victor Graves, Lois Gray. Jacqueline Gregg. Seventh row — Wilma Gregor. Stephen Grosik, Rita Hanecek. Leroy Harris, Velma Harris, Gail Harter, Joan Hlavach. Eighth row — James Holland. Edward Honse. Mary Lou Hood. Donald Hrosik. Walter Hummel. Michael Ivan, Juanita Jefferson. Junior Class The main activity of the Junior Class this year was taising money to insure the success of the Junior Prom. The class started early in its campaign last May by selling T-shirts. In September, we sold the School Daze,” a small booklet containing a record of the school year. Stationery was offered as an all-year-round project to help raise money. During the Christmas season, holiday candies were sold and before Easter, candy and eggs also were marketed. Everyday during the lunch hour, candy venders sat in the front hall and during the basketball games they were much in evidence with their candy baskets. First among the social activities was a Sophomore party, whose sole purpose was to aid the students in getting acquainted with one another. Then there was the Junior Class play entitled, Stranger in the Night.” Later there was a dancing class for all who wished to learn to dance. This was mainly to encourage people to go to the Prom. The class as a whole was quite an outstanding one. We found athletes, scholars, artists, dancers, singers, and actors among us. In football and basketball we were well represented. We also had students on the honor roll. Besides all that, the students were friendly, and co-operative; each willing to help make the Prom a success. The theme and plan of the Prom was The Deck of a Ship, designed by the class sponsor, Mr. Harkins. That ends our Junior year and we close with the hope that the coming Juniors will enjoy their year as much as we did. First row, I. io r.—Milton Jef- ferson, Shirley Jenkins, Victor Joll, Evelyn Johnson, Joanne Jones. Nick Jordanoff, Dorothy Joseph. Second row—Ernest Jtinstrom, Marvin Kabo. Dolores Kacala, Lula Mae Koch, Edith Kohut, Albert Kollar, Loretta Korzun. Third row—Mary Lou Kozar. Robert Kuban. Virginia Kudrick, Thomas Laird. Donald Lakatos, Mildred Lance. Bernard Latzy. Fourth row — Bernice Lesnak, Joanne Liggett. William Litzinger, Eugene Lucas, Theresa Markowitz, Eleanoi Marrone, Mildred Miller. Fifth row—Phyllis Miller. Emil Miskovich. Mary Ann Moder, Daniel Molnar. Donald Mosley, George Muir, Patricia Mullen. Sixth row—Jean Muraca, Alex Murray, Gaylcnc McAfoose, John McCallough, Mary Jane McDon- ald. Dorothy Ann Nagy, Joseph Nemcsik. Seventh row — Alice Newbill, Donald Noll. June Nyczaj. James Ocskay. John Pfoff, John Pod- laski. Edward Polishak. Eighth row—James Porterfield. Carl Price. David Puchy, Nancy Pugh, Arlene Pukas, Francis Puskar. Thomas Puskar. Junior Class First row, 1. to r.—Georgiane Razmic. George Revak. Florence Ribovitz. Mary Louise Rock, Thomas Rowlands. Dolores San- tiago, Joseph Schick. Second row—Robert Serenka. Dolores Shields. Dolores Shilen, Margaret Simmons, Albert Sklcn- kar. Nancy Smart, James Smith. Third row — Robert Sokolovic. William Stepko. James Spears. Gary Stetson. Myron Strouthcrs, Marlene Taylor, Edward Thomas. Fourth row — Mary Jane Thomas. Phyllis Thomas, Wayne Thomas. Margaret Tomko. Ther- esa Tomko, Marilyn Turner. Patricia Uramey. Fifth row—Bernadette Visalga. Eugene Vrable, Dorothy Walick, Lawrence Walsh. Keith Watkins. Rita Weisen, Wanda Wesolowski. Sixth row—Mary Lou West, Carl Westbrooks. Shirley Wilson, Lillie Worthey. Connie Whalen, Doris Wright. Mary Jane Wroble. Junior Class Left to right—Mr. Harkins. Nick Jordan- off, Thomas Laird, Stephen Chervenak, Lilly Worthey. Junior Officers President STEPHEN CHERVENAK Vice President NICK JORDANOFF Secretary LILLY WORTHEY Treasurer THOMAS LAIRD Sponsor MR. HARKINS First row. I. to r.—Robert Aber. Sylvia Adkins, Jack Allen. Rita Anlauf, Wilma Ashcroft, Daniel Asmondy, Joanne Aumon . Second row—F'red Bair. Evan Baker, Donald Balash, Rebecca Barrera, Marie Barrett, Mildred Bennet. Judith Bcthune. Third row — Frances Birch, William Blair, James Boyle. Rob- ert Boyle. William Brown, Robert Bullion. Wanda Burwell. Fourth row — Mary Chapaylo, Richard Cleary, James Coyne, Sara Craig, James Craycraft, Charles Davis, Fred Dean. Fifth row — Pauline Deemer. Richard Dulin, Marilyn Easley, Matthew English. I.ucille Esa- ehenko, John Etherington. John Fallon. Sixth row — Thomas Faust. Bette Franks, George Fuller. Dolores Gedman, Thomas Goodas, Jocelyn Grable, Margaret Graves. Seventh row--Audrey Harman, Amelia Hawkins, Naomi Ha vies, Francis Herock, William Hill. Patricia Hornfeck, Olga Hrenya. Eighth row—Lois Hvozdovich, Kieran Hughes. Alice Jedinak, (.'amelia Jeffrey, Sara Jenkins. Richard Kallay. Bregetta Kacala. The Sophomore Class this year for the first time, is sponsoring a Purpose Fund to which class members deposit twenty-five cents or more each week. The fund, which will be continued through the Junior and Senior years will serve as a means of acquiring ready money for school activities. In addition, the class held a party and dance during the month of April. Sophomore Class Sophomores First row, I. to r.—Fred Kings- ley. Louise Komorsky, Elizabeth Korhnak. Ethel Kosco, Albert Kostelnik. Carol Koval, Eugene Krenicky. Second row—Edward Kuchar, Beverly Kusner. Joyce Loper, Arlene I.outsenhizer. John Macko, Joan Macko. Leonard Marish. Third row — Wayne Maxwell. Alice Mikulla, John Minter. Paul- ine Mondock. Theresa Mondock. Marjorie Moorefield, Emery More. Fourth row — William Moses. Isobel McKenna. Joanne Me- Monagle. Coleman McWilson. Jane Nadosy. Joan Neincsik, Paul Ogden. Fifth row — Frances Olsavsky. Donald Olvey, Beulah Peay, Betty Perry. Robert Perry. Robert Peter- son. Terry Pasey. Sixth row—Mary Pettus, Marg- aret Popovic, Madeline Popovitch. James Prusak, William Pugh, Carole Reese. Nancy Reid. Seventh row—Shirley Roberts, Joseph Robinson. Eva Rose. Gwendolyn Rose. Robert Scuffle. Charlotte Seech. Irene Seitz. Eighth row — Raymond Seitz. Herbert Short. George Skriba. Joseph Smith. Patricia Stanley, Charles Stunkey, Iris Thornhill. 38 Sophomores First row, I. to r.—George Uhrinak, Edward Ulevich, George Valcho, Charte� Westbrooks. Bernice Welker. Marie Wasil, Ronald Weisen. Second row — Alvira Wilcox. Lou Jane Wilson. Ralph Wilson, Catherine Woolheater. Doris Wyke. Marlene Wright, Joseph Zupancic. Sophomore Officers President Vice President Secretary , Treasurer Sponsor JO ANNE McMONAGLE FRANCES BIRCH MARY PETTUS MARGARET GRAVES MR. LEWIS Left to right—Mary Pettus. Margaret Graves. Mr. Lewis. Jo Anne McMonagle, Frances Birch. 39 Schwab Juniors and Sophomores First row. I. to r.—James Ack- erman. Kenneth Anderson. John Borsch. Harry Clark. David Con- way, Andrew Dindak. Second row—Walter Dressier. Norman Ellsworth. Barry Faw- cette. Robert Grindle. Richard Janosko. Joseph Kruszka. Charles Lawrence. Third row — James Madison. Wallace Parker. James Pepki. John Petraitis, Harry Portokolis. James Portokolis. Donald Purifoy, Robert Sedlak. Fourth row — Donald Soyke. Louis Strothers. Leo Surdy, John Westbrooks, John Yelenic. Don- old Barna. Fifth row — Robert Bost, Marshall Cashdollar. Robert Drowne, William Drusky, John Dubina, Paul Franks, Andrew Havrilla. Sixth row—Richard Holoman, Andrew Horvath. Robert Kavin- sky. Julius Koch. Claude Kyle. Thomas Lewis, Alfred Lutheran. Seventh row—Leon Manigault, Ray Meggett, Elmer Pitchford. Richard Race. Richard Sabo. Jesse Santiago. Paul Shaffer. Eighth row — Russell Shultz, Gene Slekar. Garfield Small, Larry Stevenson. Robert Timko, Larry Tkach, Andrew Vamos. 40 Snapshots at Lunch Time 41 Homesteaders at Play 42 Seated, I. to r.—Diana Ellis. Raymond Bodnar, Eileen King, Naomi Jones, Josephine Rizzo, Thelma Roberts. Margaret O’Brien, Lorraine Boytim. Standing—Nelson Horey. Brian Hughes, Cyril Hancsak, James Gleason. Geraldine Sullivan. Betty Esper, Karen Kennedy. Marlene Morrissey. Patricia Jolly, Miss Rolfe, Jerome Albert. Mary Brown, Eleanor Sherban. Homesteader Staff Co-Editors ................ Lorraine Boytim, Rita Pienkoski Business Staff ............................................... Jerome Albert Margaret Boyer, Mary Brown, Betty Esper, James Gleason, Nelson Horey, Brian Hughes, Naomi Jones, Bernadette Kolechta, Marlene Morrissey, Shirley Pearlstein, Josephine Rizzo, Geraldine Sullivan. Art Rosemary Herock, Karen Kennedy Literary Editors .......................................... Patricia Jolly Edward Miller, Marlene Morrissey, Eleanor Sherban. Sports Raymond Bodnar, Cyril Hancsak Typists Lorraine Boytim, Elaine Chelovsky Schwab Representatives ................................................Joseph Schultz Victor Zilinskas, Melvin Smith. Junior Representative Stephen Chervenak Patrons ................................................................Diana Ellis Eileen King, Margaret O’Brien, Thelma Roberts 44 Sponsor Miss Rolfe Hi-Steader Staff The work of the Hi-Steader is divided into two departments: 1. Literary—The collecting of news and writing about it and 2. Publishing—which also includes the art department. The Hi-Steader is published monthly, with special editions published to cele- brate certain holidays such as Christmas, Valentine Day, St. Patrick’s Day and the last day of school. In order to be a member of the Hi-Steader Staff the students must show an interest and ability in the field of journalism as well as a desire to participate in this school activity. THE FEATURE WRITERS: Rita Pienkoski Lorraine Boytim Louise Stalker Diana Ellis Irene Balia Bernadette Kolechta Mary Lou Hood TYPING-MIMEOGRAPHING: Elaine Chelovsky Emma Churina Gladys Christ Mary Semak ARTISTS Louis Wheeler, James Smith, Eileen ADVISERS: Literary ............. Art and Publication Marlene Schotting Georgiane Razmic Theresa Tomko Stephen Chervenak Connie Whalen Francis Puskar Marilyn Marsh Marilyn Marsh Dorothy Klotz Thelma Roberts Marlene Morrissey King, Wilma Gregor ...........................M iss O’Leary Miss Flecker Standing. I. to r.—Louise Stalker. Mary Semak. Diana Ellis. Connie Whalen. Marlene Schotting. Louis Wheeler. James Smith. Eileen King. Emma Churma, Elaine Chelovsky. Stephen Chervenak, Jane Nadosy. Miss O’Leary, Mi � Flecker. Seated—Lorraine Boytim. Georgiane Razmic, Irene Bulla, Gladys Christ, Joan Andreykovich, Mary Brown, Theresa Tomko, Mary Lou Hood. 45 Front row. I. to r.—Mis Devenny. Lorraine Boytitn. Patricia Uramey. Beverly Adlington. Gladys Christ. Rose Vitak, Charles Pettus. Back row—Robert Serenka, Melvin Smith. Charlotte Greiner. John Sedlak. Richard Manning. Victor Zilinskas, Donald Bair, I£dward Miller, Kenneth Heinz, Mr. Conner. Athena Chapter of the National Honor Society The Athena Chapter of the National Honor Society, with only seven members remaining from the previous year, inducted into its ranks, nine new members be- fore the end of the first semester. Their membership, the same as all others, was based on character, scholarship, leadership, and service. At the Initiation Ceremony, the Chapter’s framed charter and a beautiful plaque, emblematic of the symbol of the National Honor Society, were presented to Mr. Conner. Both are displayed in the library. The chapter has undertaken the project of publishing a handbook which may prove very helpful to incoming students. Miss Seibcrling, Miss Flecker, Mr. Stein, Miss Devenny, and Mr. Conner make up the council under which the Chapter is supervised. The following students are officers: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor EDWARD MILLER GLADYS CHRIST ROSE VITAK MR. CONNER MISS DEVENNY 46 President. EDWARD MILLER Vice President. JEROME ALBERT Secretary, GERALDINE SULLIVAN Adviser, MR. CONNER Seated, I. to r.—Stephen Chervenak, Frances Birch. Geraldine Sullivan, Edward Miller, Jerome Albert. Eileen King. James Craycraft. Standing—Mr. Conner. Kieran Hughes. Michael Ivan. Edward Ulcvich, Robert Scuffle. William Stepko. Donald Hrosik, John McCallough. James Oskay. Student Council All home room presidents are members of the Student Council. The council is wholly an advisory group, not a legislative body, with Mr. Conner as faculty adviser. The ideas which are discussed at the meetings are reported to the rooms by respective presidents. A few of the problems discussed at meetings were, the dis- tribution and correct way of disposal of paper towels in the boys’ and girls’ rooms; how students should conduct themselves at the time our school was to be evaluated; the revision of the time schedule in order to make up lost time caused by the heavy snow; the support and approval of a mass party sponsored by the Business Club. These and various other problems have been discussed and decided upon by the Student Council. Library Staff The Library Staff is composed of students who volunteer for service in the Library. All members of this staff are required to present satisfactory scholarship to qualify for membership. Its members assume full charge of all routine duties. Some of the staff members assist Mrs. Fisher in more specialized clerical work. The Library Staff renders invaluable service. Letters are awarded to those members who do satisfactory work in the Library and retain their membership on the staff for at least three-fourths of the school term. Seated. I. to r.—Leonard King. Mary Brown. Charlotte Greiner. Diana Ellis, Mrs. Fisher, Doris Wyke, Elvira Wilcox. Earl Salter. Standing—Jean Muraca. Jean Ballog, Joan Hlavach, Dolores Benden. Mary Louise Rock, Margaret Boyer, Georgianne Razmic, Mary Lou Hood, Marie Wasill, Louise Stalker, Jcnnnie Lipscomb, Joan Nemcsek, Patricia Stanley. Nancy Reid. President. EDWARD CHUBA Vice President, JAMES GLEASON Secretary. JAMES COSGROVE Representatives, JEROME ALBERT RAYMOND BODNAR CYRIL HANCSAK Sponsor, MR. CHASSER First row, I. to r.—Thomas Faust. Milton Kirages, Ronald DelleDonne. Donald Noll, Edward Chuba. Robert Serenka. James Gleason, Arthur Barrera, Brian Hughes. Second row—Mr. Chasser, Kieran Hughes. Nelson Horey, Gerald Mulhern. Philip Maschue, Thomas Rowlands, Leslie Johnson, William Stewart, Keith Watkins. Third row—James Cosgrove, Robert Thomas, Regis Derry, Raymond Bodnar, Jerome Albert, Andrew Kolesar, Cyril Hancsak. James Porterfield. Hi-Y The purpose of the club is to promote good fellowship, clean living, sports- manship, clean speech, and clean scholarship. One of the main objectives is to seek for its members and others, better living through development of Christian personality. The Homestead Hi-Y Club won the Allegheny County, Hi-Y Basketball Championship this year. Y-Teens The Y-Teen club is made up of girls who are Junior Members of the Y.W.C.A. These girls try to carry out the purpose and work of the Y.W.C.A. in our school. Our purpose is to have our organization of girls and women who are pledged to Christian principles and standards. In addition to our work as part of the Y.W.C.A. we try to be a service club for our school. First row, 1. to r.—Terry Pasey, Frances Behun, Mary Lou West, Marlene Morrissey, Eleanor Sherban, Marion Daley. Josephine Rizzo. Second row—Regina Metro. Marie Wasill. Lorraine Boytim, Georgiane Razmic, Gloria McClenny, Edna Jackson. Third row—Miss Seiberling, Joan Nemcsik. Catherine Woolheater. Betty Esper. Mary Brown. President. BETTY ESPER Vice President, LORRAINE BOYTIM Secretary. JOSEPHINE RIZZO Treasurer, MARION DALEY Sponsor. MISS SEIBERLING Senior Driver Education First row, I. to r.—Estelle Twyman, Mildred Jefferson. Betty Esper, Brian Hutches. William Stewart. Robert Thomas. Rudolph Phillips. Second row—Mary Semak, Margaret O’Brien, Diana Ellis. Frances Grove. Elaine Chelovsky, Shirley Pearlstein, Eleanor Wain, Raymond Cundiff, Louis Wheeler, William Gray, Arthur Barrera, Ronald Abels, Edward Chuba. Third row—Edward Pihonsky, William Broadright. Jerome Albert. Melvin Gibson, Donald Bair. Raymond Bodnar, Richard Manning, Mr. Chuba. Not in picture—Rita Pienkoski. Lorraine Boytini. Jerry McWilson. Driver Education The course in Driver Education provides a sequence of learning experiences designed to give students a knowledge and understanding of motorist and pedes- trian practices in order to develop a mature and wholesome attitude toward the use of automobiles. Schwab Driver Education Seated, I. to r.—Charles Sullivan, George Kakos, Michael Volk. Thomas Donahue. Lawrence Evagues. Standing—Donald Humphrey. Kenneth Heinz. Kenneth Anderson. Andrew Smitko. Donald Dudash. Donald Mason. John Moffat. Edward Lally, Victor Zilinskas. Mr. Chuba. President. CYRIL HANCSAK Vice President. ROBERT SERENKA Secretaiy, PEGGY O’BRIEN Treasurer. WILLIAM LITZINGER Sponsor, MISS GRIM First row. I. to r.—Thomas I.aird. Victor Graves. Brian Hughes, Wayne Thomas, Edward Thomas. Charles Pettus, Nelson Horey, Philip Maschuc, James Gleason. William Lit inger. Cyril Hancsak, Keith Watkins. Second row—Peggy Graves. Mary Jane Cunningham. Margaret O’Brien. Alfred Burwell, Nick Jordanoff. Bernard Fedor. Gerald Mulhern, Robert Thomas, Thomas Rowlands, Robert Serenka, Miss Grim. Third row—James Ocskay, Marvin Kabo, Louis DeSantis, William Stepko. Jerome Albert. Irwin Callender. Albert Sklencar. Math Club Mathematics students who have an above average interest in the science of numbers, the history of mathematics, and occupational fields in which mathematics is of prime importance are elegible for the Math Club. Meetings are held twice a month with related topics being discussed. When students with a common interest meet and give freely of their time to further their knowledge in the field of mathematics, we are meeting our goal. French Club The French Club was organized to further an interest in French and in the country, people, and customs of France. The membership is made up of students who are now taking French and those who studied French last year. The club meets twice a month, Tuesday, period eight in Room 104. This year the activities included a French Breakfast in December, a Dance in March, and a Picnic in May. First row, I. to r.—Emil Miskovich, George Chwerchak, Alex Murray, George Stevenson, Jerome Albert, Philip Maschue, John Gaydos, Kieran Hughes. Second row—Rudolph Phillips. Miss O’Leary. Betty Espei. Mildred Lance. Jane Nadosy, Evelyn Maxwell. Patricia Uramey, Frances Grove. Bernadette Gudukas, Shirley Zuger. Third row—James Gleason. David Puchy. Edward Pihonsky, Donald Ratay, W'illiam Funk, Robert Thomas, Cyril Hancsak, William Stewart. President. HENRY ANTOSIK Vice President. BERNADETTE GUDUKAS Secretary. SHIRLEY ZUGER T reasurer, EVELYN MAXWELL Sponsor. MISS O’LEARY President. JANICE BANDY Vice President. MARLENE BENDEN Recording Secretary, EMMA CHURMA Corresponding Secretary, ELIZABETH KORHNAK Treasurer, VIRGINIA KUDRICK Sponsors, MISS FLECKER MISS MACKENZIE First row, !. to r.—Rita Anlauf. Emma Churma Eleanor Marrone, June Nyczaj. Second row—Louise Komorosky, Lucille Esachenko, Theresa Tomko. Jean Muraca. Joan Asmonga. Frances Olsavsky. Edith Kohut. Third row—Elizabeth Korhnak, Marlene Benden, Patricia Faust, Bernice Lesnak, Mary Lou Rock, Janice Bandy. Standing—Miss Mackenzie. Patricia Carney. Charlotte Seech. Carol Koval. Peggy Simmons. Virginia Kudrick. Loretta Korzun. Joan Nemcsak, Nancy Reid. Florence Ribositch. Alice Jedniak. Miss Flecker. Business Club It is the purpose of the Business Club to help students have a better understand- ing of business and of those people with whom they will work; to give the students an opportunity to display initiative, co-operation, and leadership; to help students de- velop desirable social qualities, and to make students realize the importance of the Business Education Department. Membership is available to students in the Commercial Course who are enrolled in at least two major commercial subjects, and who maintain a C average. In addition to having outside speakers from business offices and business establishments, the club sponsors field trips, and has four social functions through- out the year—the Christmas Party, the Spring Field Trip to Phipp’s Conservatory, the Club Dinner, and the final event is the club Picnic at the end of the school year. Boys’ Chorus Left to right—Stephen Cher- venak, Nelson Horev, Kenneth Jefferson, Irwin Calender, Donald Ratay, William Funk. Francis Herock. Edward Polischak. Regis Dairy, Paul Ogden. James More Beverly Kushner. Left to right—Rita Wiesen, Charles Pettus, Mr. Swisher. Irene Balia, Patricia Burk. Forensic League This group of students representing Homestead in the Pennsylvania Forensic and Music League contests won Superior ratings at the Allegheny County Contest held at Plum Township March 10, 1951. On March 30, at California State Teacher’s College they again won Superior ratings and will represent the Southwestern District in the State Final Contests. Patricia Burk and Rita Weisen participated in the Baton Twirling event, while Charles Pettus accompanied by Irene Balia at the piano competed for honors in the Clarinet and Saxophone contests. 52 Band MAJORETTES Barbara Olvcy Mary Kay Braun Shirley Zuger Evelyn Maxwell Patricia Burk Lois Mae Johnson Bernadette Starusko BELL LYRE Eleanor Marrone Joyce Loper Mary Lou Hood Alrena Olack Irene Balia Karen Kennedy FLUTE Wilma Ashcroft Lois Brevard Dolores Shilen FRENCH HORN Frank Carey Mildred Jefferson Sylvia Adkins Albert Sklencar William Stezoski CLARINET Donald Mosley Beverly Adlington Jo Ann Jones Margaret Tomko Lillie Worthey Matthew English Lois Mae Richards Charles Pettus Nancy Pugh Nancy Smart Robert Serenka Ann Marie Opsitos TRUMPET John Etherington Fred Dean Catherine Tutera Naomi Jones Charles Stunkey Joseph Nemcik Daniel Antonoff Richard Cundiff Thomas Rowlands George Revak BARITONE Walter Hummel James Boyle SAXOPHONE Rosella Jenkins Mary Pettus William Broadright William Stepko TROMBONE Nancy Reid Robert Bullion Gertrude Foy Kenneth Jefferson BASS Paul Isaacs Jeanette Nesmith William Hill Paul Ogden DRUM Raymond Cundiff Wayne Maxwell William Brown Paul Brown James Brevard Milton Jefferson Robert Perry 53 � Choristers Sealed—Irene Balia. First row. I. to r.—Marlene Morrissey. Dorothy Ackerman. Jane Nadosy, Margaret Graves, Mary Ann Moder. Marion Daley. Evelyn Maxwell. Dorothy Nagy. Second row—Naomi Jones. Shirley Wilson. Patricia Burk. Jacqueline Allen. Camelia Jeffries. Arlene Loutsen- hi er. Lois Hvozdovich, Ethel Kosko, Joan Macko. Third row—Alice Jedinak, Catherine Tutera. Naomi Havics. Irene Seitz, Catherine Woolheater, Mary Chapaylo, Doris Wright. Brigetta Kacala, Fourth row—Mary Lou Hood. Lorraine Bovtim Rose Vitak. Mary Kay Braun. Alice Mikulla, Audrey Harmon. Lucille Esachenko, Lillie Worthey. 54 Choristers Seated—Mr. Aiello. First row, I. to r.—Doris Wyke. Alvira Wilcox. Eleanor Sherban. Joanne Asmonga, Josephine Rizzo, Wanda Wesolowski, Diana Ellis, Florence Ribovitch. Second rou---Patricia Uramey. Joanne McMonagle. Frances Birch. Joanne Liggett, Marlene Schotting, Patricia Jolly, Virginia Kudrick, Beulah Peay, Rose Fisher. Third row—Geraldine Sullivan, Wilma Gregor, Peggy Simmons, Carol Koval, Eileen King, Patricia Cloherty, Theresa Markowitz, Patricia Mullen. Fourth row—Terry Pasey, Frances Grove. Eleanor Wain, Dorothy Murzyn. Bernadette Gudukas, Elinor Geiscl, Edna Jackson, Dorothy Wallick, Loretta Korzun. 55 Majorettes Left to right—Dorothy Walick. Beverlee Graves, Lillian Dcrian. Rita Wiesen. Brigetta Kacaln, Dol- ores Kacala, I.ois Gray. Patricia Uramey, Evefyn Maxwell. Traffic Squad Left to right—Raymond Bodnar. Andrew Kolesar. Ronald DelleDonne. Brian Hughes. Arthur Barrera. Edward Chuba, Cyril Hancsak. Stage Crew Left to right—Andrew Oross, Arthur Barrera. Mr. Sullivan. Raymond Bodnar, Edward Chuba. 56 Stranger in the Night” A three act mystery, Stranger in the Night” was presented by the Junior Class in November. The plot centered around two pretty gift shop owners, Sylvia Lee and Mable Crane. A mysterious phone call and a box of stationery started the action. After much suspicion had been cast on all members concerning the shop and an attempted murder of J. T. Rutledge, a wealthy old business man, a young news- paper man solved the crime and the identity of the stranger in the night. Nona, an attractive elevator operator and Eddie Beach, a lively bell-hop sup- plied the laughter for a delightful production. THE CAST Sylvia Lee Patricia Ann Uramey Mable Crane (Youthful Owners of the Hotel Gift Shop) Edith Ann Kohut Grant Terry (A Young Newspaper Columnist) Stephen Chervenak J. T. Rutledge (A Retired Executive) William Stepko Velda Stephens (His Secretary) Mary Lou Rock Clifford Newkirk (A Law Student) Regis Derry Nona Pollard (An Elevator Operator) Joanne Legget Eddie beach (A Hotel Bellhop) Wayne Thomas Rose Jordan (A Successful Business Girl) Sam bisk (The Hotel Detective) Paul Magnes Marcella bender (Who Teaches Physical Culture) Jean Muraca Sandra King (A Lady Wrestler) Georgiane Razmic Officer Robert Serenka 57 First row. I. to r.—John Macko, Joseph Schiek. George Chwerchak. Eugene Slekar. William Litzinger. Raymond Nemeth, Edward Miller, James Ocskay, John McCallough, Emil Miskovich. John Fallow. Second row—Mr. Sullivan. William Gray, John Minter, Richard Kallay, Henry Gottschalk, Alfred Burwell, Leroy Harris, George Mihailoff, Kenneth Smith, David W'ilhelm, Donald Hrosik, Eugene Vrable, Albert Dzuka, Stephen Chervenak. Mr. Chuba. Third row—Mr. Campbell, John Kolesar, Andrew Kolesar. Donald Duda, Donald Bair. Richard Turnbo, James Gordon, Robert Boyle. Donald Ratay, Robert Scuffle, Joseph Zupancic. Richard Manning, Joseph Schultz, Mr. Miller. Fourth row—James Craycraft, Ralph Wilson, Bernard Latzy, Raymond Seitz, Richard Janosko, Norman Ellsworth, Donald Olvey, l.aMothe Meggett, Jesse Santiago, Fred Bair, Richard Granatire. Thomas Pushcar. 1950 Football Record Homestead 12 Bethel 19 Homestead 0 Braddock 21 Homestead 0 Glassport 20 Homestead 0 Scott 19 Homestead 21 Swissvale 7 Homestead 6 Leechburg 39 Homestead 7 Baldwin 0 Homestead 0 Canonsburg 13 Homestead 0 Tarentum 7 Total 46 142 Cumberland W. Posey Field House Football The 1950 football season opened with a home game between Homestead and Bethel. The Steelers had a new roster which resulted in hard work for Coach Sullivan to pick the right men for their positions. The game opened with Bethel scoring on a sustained drive. Later in the period, Bethel tallied again, but Home- stead struck back. Slekar, the new flash-back for the Homestead eleven streaked for the Steelers 1st touchdown. In the final period Burwell scored, but as the game progressed. Homestead could not score, and lost their opener by a 19-12 score. An away game with Braddock proved dis- asterous. Braddock scored 3 times and was stopped shy of several others due to the line play of the steelers. The feature of the game was Francis Trusky, the Braddock half-back who slipped through the middle, pounded the tackles, and skirted the ends for a grand total of 201 yards. Homestead failed to score in the game and lost 21-0. The game at Glassport saw the Steelers go- ing down scoreless again. Glassport, who al- ways had been a powerhouse, stopped the Steelers 20-0. Homestead hasn’t beaten the Glassers since 1946 when a flashy eleven tied them with a 6-6 count. The Steelers played tough football but couldn’t stop the attacks of their opponents. Coach Sullivan was confronted with many problems. It was a new team and the work was difficult to situate the gridders. With three straight losses, the Steelers were determined :o take on Scott, but again went down scoreless, 19-0. The Homestead team couldn’t find them- selves, but tonight at Swissvale found that the spirit of Homestead was high. The opening period found Burwell with a 13 yard touch- down sprint. Burwell again scored on the play of the game,” which was a 50 yard punt return. Swissvale lost possession of the ball throughout the half. Late in the second period, Mihailoff carried 10 yards through center for another score. Finally, in the third period, Swissvale scored, but the game ended with Homestead’s first victory of the campaign, 21-7. The line was supported by Kolesar, Pihonsky, Smith, Bair, and good running on the part of Miller, Slekar, Burwell, McCallough, and Hrosik con- tributed to Homestead’s victory. Homestead prepared themselves to take on a powerful and undefeated team in Leechburg. Could Homestead stop Leechburg’s streak? Morale was high but opposition was too great. Leechburg wasted little time in scoring and crushed Homestead’s chances by a 39-6 score. Burwell scored for the Steelers from the 10 yard line. Homestead turned the tables on Baldwin by a score of 7-0. It was a back and forth type of game with touchdowns narrowly missed by both sides. The feature of the game was a beautiful 40 yard pass from Slekar to Dzuka in the end zone. Canonsburg came to Homestead with the thought of an easy victory since they were un- defeated in Class A competition. The Steelers put up a strong defense and tried desperately to stop their opponents. Canonsburg tallied twice and narrowly beat Homestead by a com- paratively slim 13-0 margin. An away game with Tarentum was the best game Homestead played. It was a cold and rainy night with Tarentum drawing first blood. It was a tough game for the boys who played a wonderful ball game. Pihonsky picked up a fumble and scored but the play was called back. Homestead again would have tied a pow- erful team, as they did in 48” but the Steelers were stopped short on the 10 yard line when time ran out. A little more time and Homestead would have repeated their feat. The final score was 7-0. Coach Sullivan with the assistance of Mr. Miller, Voytko, and Chuba did a good job with the team this year, although Homestead had a record of 2 wins and 7 losses. Homestead will lose linemen in John Kolesar, the spark plug of the line, Peep Pihonsky, Ken Smith, Don Bair, Schultz, Mihailoff, Manning, and Ed Miller who was quarterbacking in the team throughout the campaign. Coach Sullivan and assistants are looking forward to a successful season next year. 59 First row, I. to r.—Mr. Davies, Donald Bair, Richard Manning Edward Miller, Melvin Gibson, Mr. Miller. Second row—Bernard Fedor. Edward Ulevich, Joseph Zupancic. Eugene Slekar, John McCallough. Third row—Victor Zilinskas, William Gray, James Gordon. Varsity Basketball Record Homestead 45 Arnold 42 Homestead 74 Tarentum 42 Homestead 55 Scott 37 Homestead 52 South Hills 42 Homestead 46 Turtle Creek 21 Homestead 58 Wilkinsburg 34 Homestead 42 Westinghouse 48 Homestead 68 Monongahela 43 Homestead 40 Monaca 53 Homestead 43 Munhall 31 Homestead 43 McKeesport 51 Homestead 34 Duquesne 35 Homestead 45 Central Catholi ic 33 Homestead 51 Clairton 43 Homestead 48 North Catholic 21 Homestead 44 Munhall 39 Homestead 37 McKeesport 51 Homestead 59 Duquesne 40 Homestead 62 Clairton 51 Total Pts. 946 757 Coach Chick” Davies BOARD OF STRATEGY Left to right—Mr. Davies, Mr. Miller. Mr. Stephens 60 Basketball The Homestead Steelers ended their season with a record of fourteen games won and five lost. The team tied for second place in league play with a league mark of five wins and three losses. In exhibition tilts, the Homestead Lads won nine and lost two. The first league encounter of the 1950-51 season was with the Munhall Indians. The Steelers were behind for twenty-eight minutes of the game before they caught the Indians and went on to an impressive 43-31 victory. Munhall led by ten points at the end of the first quarter, six at halftime, and finally by one at the end of the third period. It was a good start for the Steelers who looked to another Section Six title. Ed Miller took scoring laurels for the night with fifteen points, followed by Don Bair with ten. The second league game was with a sharp- shooting McKeesport team, who upset the Steeler applecart by handing the Homestead Lads a 51-43 beating on the Steeler gym. The McKeesporters’ shooting was remarkable and very accurate. The Steelers took the lead in the opening minutes of the game, but later fell behind the Tigers and never could quite catch them after that. Mel Gibson had fourteen points to cop scoring honors. The team then traveled to Duquesne for their third league game, and fell short by one point of beating the team who later became the Section Six Champions. The Homesteaders held the lead at the end of the first quarter, but fell behind by five points as the second period ended. At the end of the third period, the Steelers still trailed the Dukes by five points, but in the last quarter the Steelers be- gan to creep up on the Dukes. Foul shots, how- ever, kept the Dukes ahead until the buzzer sounded with the final score reading—Du- quesne 35 Homestead 34. Rich Manning had ten points and Don Bair had nine to lead the team in scoring. The Clairton Bears visited the Steeler gym for the final game of the first half of league competition and traveled home on the short end of a 51-43 score. Homestead started off fast by forging ahead with a 31-18 lead at intermission. The Bears came back in the third quarter, but the Davies Lads held on and coasted to the victory. Mel Gibson was high man for Homestead with nineteen points fol- lowed by Ed Miller with eleven. Homestead opened the second half of league competition by hosting the Munhall Indians. The Steelers got off to a fast start leading 17- 11 at the end of the first period, and increasing it to 29-20 at halftime. Munhall came back strong in the third quarter and cut the Steeler lead to four points at one time, but the Home- steaders, fighting to stay in the Section VI running, came back and increased their lead to 8 points as the third quarter ended. The Indians put even more pressure on the Steelers in the final quarter, but the Home- steaders hung on and walked off the floor with a 44 to 39 victory. Mel Gibson again was the high scorer with twelve points, followed very closely by Rich Manning with eleven. Homestead next traveled to McKeesport to meet their jinx team.” The McKeesporters started off the game with another attack of very accurate shooting and ran up a ten point lead over the Steelers at the end of the initial quarter. The Steelers fought back in the sec- ond quarter, but the Tigers still increased their lead to eleven points. The Tigers kept scoring away, as the third quarter began and upped their lead to fourteen markers. The final quar- ter was even. This was the worst defeat suffered by Homestead in over two years. The final score—McKeesport 5 1 Homestead 37. Ed Miller had eight points to head the Steelers in the scoring department. The Duquesne Dukes, undefeated in sec- tional play visited the Steeler court for Home- stead’s next league encounter. Both clubs were hitting their shots as the game started and Homestead held a 14-13 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Steeler Lads increased this margin to five points at intermission. The Dukes returned to the floor with the idea of getting the lead and holding it; but the Du- quesne Lads picked the wrong night to play Homestead as the Steelers really poured it on, leading 51-31 at the end of the third period. Duquesne’s famed coach, William Lemmer, then gave up The Ghost” to the Davies Lads, as he sent in his reserves for the last quarter. Mr. Davies obliged by sending in his subs. The final score was Homestead 59 Duquesne 40. Rich Manning and Joe Zupancic, a sophomore, had thirteen points each for the Steelers. The final game of the season found the Homestead boys visiting Clairton and winning quite easily. The Steelers again started off fly- ing with a ten point bulge at the end of the first quarter and an eighteen point lead at half- time. Clairton came back strong in the third quarter, but the Homesteaders still led by sev- enteen points as the final quarter began. Mr. Davies substituted freely in the fourth period and coasted to a 62-51 victory. Rich Manning again was high man in scoring with sixteen points followed by Mel Gibson with fifteen. 61 First row. I. to r.—Richard Dulin. James Oskay. Albert Kostelnik. Robert Gombos. Raymond Seitz. Mr. Sullivan. Second row—Joseph Zupancic. James Gordon. Robert Scuffle. Edward Ulevirh, Eugene Slekar. Third row—Stephen Chervenak. Raymond Meggett. John Fallon. Donald Lakatos, Emery More. Reserve Basketball Team The reserves this year with a record of 15 wins and 4 losses, bettered the record of the reserves of last year and even this year’s varsity by one game. The teamwork of the following boys helped make this record possible. Bob Scuffle, Ed Ulevich, Joe Zupancic, Gene Slekar, Rich Dulin, Ray Meggett, Bob Gombos, Ray Seitz, A1 Kostelnik, Don Lakatos. The scores of the games were: Homestead 19 Arnold 18 Homestead 56 Tarentum 14 Homestead 54 Scott 37 Homestead 54 South Hills 20 Homestead 39 Turtle Creek 14 Homestead 55 Wilkinsburg 32 Homestead 50 Westinghouse 17 Homestead 61 Monongahela 24 Homestead 40 Monaca 45 Homestead 50 Munhall 44 Homestead 42 McKeesport 35 Homestead 36 Duquesne 40 Homestead 42 Central Catholic 35 Homestead 47 Clairton 41 Homestead 47 North Catholic 30 Homestead 34 Munhall 31 Homestead 33 McKeesport 36 Homestead 35 Duquesne 38 Homestead 42 Clairton 29 With that record behind them, these boys really hope to go next year and make the season a successful one, since they will comprise the majority of the varsity. They have a big job ahead of them and are counting on the students for support. 62 RECORD P.I.A.A. Scholastic—1950-51 State Championship 200 yd. freestyle Western Regional 200 yd. freestyle W.P.I.A.L. 200 yd. freestyle Pittsburgh Interscholastic 200 Yard Freestyle Allegheny Mountain Association of the A.A.U. 3 mile marathon—Conneaut Lake 880 yd. freestyle Sr. A.M.A. Championship 220 yd. freestyle Sr. A.M.A. Championship 1 mile marathon—Y.M. 6C W.H.A. 220 yd. freestyle Jr. A.M.A. Championship 120 yd. individual medley Jr. A.M.A. 200 meters open 440 yards open State Champion Swimmer Joe Robinson, a sophomore honor student, has brought many honors to our school as an outstanding swimmer. Being a state Champion swimmer in the 200 yard freestyle and a holder of numerous other records as listed above, marks Joe’s future in the aquatic sport as very bright. Not since the days of a former Homestead High School graduate, Lenore Kight (A U.S. Olympic Champion Swimmer) has Homestead had such a swimmer of champion calibre as Joe Robinson. Joe is built like a champion swimmer; he is tall and slender. He has a winning personality for he is quiet, unassuming and is a likeable person. While at Homestead Junior High, he won The Outstanding Boy” Award based on scholarship, leadership, courage, and integrity. Joe Robinson learned to swim when he was ren years old. Mr. Zekany of the Homestead Library gave him his first instructions and en- couragement to start competing in swimming events. Joe then joined the Allegheny Amateur Athletic Union (A.A.U.) and began his swim- ming competition. At the Y.M.H.A. in Pitts- burgh, Pa., he came under the watchful eyes of Russ Lindberg and Jack Morris, coaches of many champion swimmers. In a short span of a few years, Joe has made an enviable swimming record. He is expected to win many laurels and establish many new records in the next few years. 63 Cheerleaders Left to right—Joanne Leggett, Mildred Miller, Jacqueline Allen. Bernadette Gudukas, Frances Grove, Gaylene McAfoose, Jac- queline Gregg. Reserve Cheerleaders Left to right—Joanne Asmonga, Jo Ann Me- Monagle, Louise Komorsky, Frances Birch, Sarah Craig. Varsity Basketball Seniors Edward Miller. Richard Manning. Melvin Gibson. Donald Bair. 64 First row. i. to r. — William Gray. George Mihailoff, John Kolmr, Melvin Gibson. Nick Jordanoff, William Stewart. Second row — George Revak. Edward Polischak. Albert Kollar, Donald Lakatos, Kenneth Jeffer- son. Albert Walter. Robert Soko- lovich. Third row—Mr. Sullivan. Rob- ert Boyle. Evan Baker. Regis Derry. Raymond Bodnar, Paul Magnes. Volleyball The Homestead High School volleyball team, coached by Mr. V. J. Sulli- van, lost out in the semi-final round of the Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Tournament to a tough Monessen High squad. The Homesteaders drew a bye in the opening round of the meet, but then met Coraopolis in their first encounter. Corao- polis started off fast with a victory over the Steelers, but the Gold and Blue settled down and won the next two games to win the match. Monessen proved a little too tough for the Gold and Blue as they defeated the Steelers in the Semi-final round for the right to play in the final. Monessen, however, was defeated by Swissvale, who for their second straight year took the W.P.I.A.L. crown. The Results: (W.P.I.A.L.) Homestead 11-15-15 Coraopolis 15-3-10 Homestead 16-15-6 Monessen 18-2-15 Track and Field Homestead High School once again has introduced Track and Field as its major sport in the Spring program. It is hoped that as time goes on more boys will takes an active part as well as an interest in the sport. Homestead started very early this year in order to participate in the Tri- State Track Coaches Indoor Championship meet held at South Park, Schoonmaker Hall on March 17, 1951. Following schedule for the outdoor season will be followed. April 17 Braddock at Home May 4 April 20 Baldwin at Home May 8 April 24 Duquesne at Home May 11 April 28 W.P.I.A.L. Relays at Connellsville May 19 May 1 Brentwood-Braddock at Home May 26 McKees Rocks at Home Brentwood Away Allegheny County Championships W.P.I.A.L. Championships State Meet, State College First row. I. to r. — Jack Whalen, John Fallon, Robert Bol- linger. Emery More, Thomas Faust. Eugene Krenicky. Charles Westbrooks, Francis Herock. Second row—Fred Bair. George Cherchak. Alfred Burwell. James Craycraft, George Fuller. Richard Kallay. Third row — Joseph Schiek. William Blair, John Minter. David Wilhelm, Lc Roy Harris. Fourth row — James Brevard. William Moses. Emil Miskovitch. Richard Neopolitano. Fifth row—Coaches: L. E. Sul- livan. W. P. Miller. Senior History Long ago and once upon a time, four years to be exact—many small, inno- cent freshmen were abandoned by adoring mothers on the doorstep of H.H.S. Some very kind teachers, including Mr. Yuhasz, as their sponsor, came upon the frightened children and took them in. Each morning the children survived under the guidance of their teachers. Time marched on, however, and these same cherubim as sophomores soon wore expressions of dignity. For we attended ball games and about the same time cramming became the vogue to make up for the lack of it during preceding years. As sophisticated Juniors, we sold pounds of candy, attended dances and parties, especially the Prom. And we too were a part of the State Basketball cele- bration. We were among those who followed the team from the first Non-League game through Sec. VI, to Philadelphia and back with that never die” spirit so characteristic of Homestead. Yes, Sir, we were really Nifty in Fi fty!” Apron String Revolt” proved one of the best plays ever produced with serious deliberation as Seniors we planned for careers. Quite different these sen- iors were from the once frightened freshmen who were so timid. In November to our delight our Thanksgiving vacation was prolonged by the big snow but later to our regret, we found our school day lengthened 15 minutes. In the spring the usual epidemic of spring fever broke out, but it might have been because of the title of our play, Off the Track.” All eyes were focused on May 18, the Prom of all Proms, and finally May 23, the night we had waited for, four years, but which came all too soon. We had one last fling at being kids” again with a never to be forgotten picnic adding the finishing touch. After that there’s the world, a big wide world it is, too. But all of the class agree they are going to live happily and gaily ever after. 66 CONGRATULATIONS Homestead Class of 1951 PIETRO CHIODO SHOE SERVICE For Service, Quality and Satisfaction 813 AMITY STREET Homestead 1-2264 Congratulations from JOSEPH CHIODO 67 107-109 West Eighth Avenue Near the Bridge Homestead 1-9391 HYMAN’S LADIES’ WEAR SOLOMON’S COATS — DRESSES CLOTHIERS AND TAILORS SUITS — SPORTSWEAR Homestead’s Best Store For Men” 203 E. Eighth Avenue HO. 1-9338 Eighth Avenue at McClure Street Homestead, Pa. Homestead, Pa. Compliments of HOWARD HESS K ATILIUS ATLANTIC SERVICE 505 East Eighth Avenue 17th and West Streets Homestead, Pa. Homestead, Pa. Phone: HOmestead 1-9304 HO. 1-8686—1-1507 Notary Public JAMES R. GARVEY REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Compliments of Life - Fire - Automobile Casualty Bonds STREAMLINE 203 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. All Garments Insured Phone: HOmestead 1-0128 JOHNSON’S ODORLESS CLEANERS Phone: HO. 1-9919 Res. HO. 1-1824 Flowers For All Occasions” MASLEY’S FLOWER SHOP Wedding and Funeral Arrangements Corsages and Plants 2 Stores 11th Amity Sts. 305 W. 8th Ave. Residence Corner 8th and Dixon 1214 Margaret St. Munhall, Pa. Munhall, Pa. 68 ROBBINS SHOP THREE WAY SERVICE Distinctive Ladies Apparel” Auto and Trailer Repairs Electric and Acetylene Welding Leona Theatre Building Tires, Batteries and Accessories Phone: HO. 1-0348 Homestead, Pa. Buttermilk Hollow Road Between Lincoln Place County Airport BLUE GOOSE CAFE Your Home Should Come First” Tom G. Zaimes Gust Keropoulos HILK’S FURNITURE Proprietors 320 East Eighth Ave. 617 Amity Street Homestead, Pa. Phone: HO. 1-9313 HO. 1-2228—1-2229 HOMESTEAD TIRE SERVICE Grace Walker Curtis Shoes for Women John C. Roberts Shoes for Men Red Goose Shoes for Boys and Girls RECAPPING -VULCANIZING POST SHOES New Tires and Tubes Footwear For The Entire Family X-Ray Fitting 214 W. 8th Ave. W. Homestead, Pa. Phone: HO. 1-8200 Phone: HO. 1-7753 Sol Post 322 E. 8th Ave. Homestead, Pa. CASPAR’S WM. B. GRAHAM, PhG. TELEVISION PHARMACIST REFRIGERATORS West Mifflin, Pa. WASHERS Telephone: HO. 1-1210 8th and McClure HO. 1-1611 Homestead, Pa. 69 CONGRATULATE THE MAY CLASS OF ’51 MAY YOUR SUCCESS KNOW NO LIMITS Accept this invitation to visit the greater HALF BROS. Six floors of fine furniture await your selection — at lower prices — on easy terms. Growing since 1899’’ HAHN SKYRMES, Inc. Owners of IRWINDALE PLAN HAMILTON HILLS MIFFLIN MANOR HO. 1-4444 803 AMITY STREET HOMESTEAD, PA. 70 LEVINE BROTHERS HARDWARE ALEXIS BARBER SHOP 324 E. 8th Avenue Homestead, Pa. Plumbing - Heating - Paint - Glass Furnace Appliances HO. 1-3300 3708 Greensprings Avenue West Mifflin, Pa. Homestead, Duquesne, Rochester, Turtle Creek, Aliquippa A. Kolechta, Prop. J. L. SUPER MARKET Compliments of Full line of HADBURG’S ARMY STORE MEATS - GROCERIES FROZEN FOODS 607 E. 8th Avenue Homestead, Pa. 1899 1951 NIFTY SHOPPE Since 1899 It’s Been TUX RENTALS For All Occasions FRIEDLANDER’S HO. 2-2144 For Fashions First 221 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. STANDARD DRUG STORE CHRYSLER — PLYMOUTH 311 E. Eighth Avenue Homestead, Pa. GORDON JACOBSON, Inc. PRESCRIPTIONS COSMETICS 530-44 Eighth Avenue Munhall, Pa. DRUGS Phones: HO. 1-3600—HO. 1-1881 71 Drugs and Prescriptions COMMUNITY PHARMACY 815 Ann Street HO. 1-3442 Homestead, Pa. Compliments of PELGER’S 18th and Maple Streets School Supplies—Gifts Fountain Service—Sandwiches MORRIS GRINBERG’S Since 1885 309 Eighth Avenue Women’s and Children’s Wear Phone: HO. 1-9492 Bob Tedder, Prop. TEDDER BROS. GARAGE Expert Auto Repairs Give Us A Trial There Is No Job Too Large Or Too Small 24 Hours Towing Service 1 Hour Battery Charge 207 East 13th Ave. Homestead, Pa. M. F. SLATER Groceries and Meats 229 East Eighteenth Ave. Homestead, Pa. HO. 1-1633 I. E. PETRAITIS AGENCY REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE 604 Amity Street HO. 1-0668 Homestead, Pa. ANDERSON’S CLOTH ING—HATS—SHOES 332 Eighth Avenue Homestead, Pa. Compliments of HOMEVILLE CLEANERS Albert Toth, Owner 72 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’5 1 WOLFSON’S YOUR COMMUNITY’S FAVORITE JEWELER Nationally Advertised Watches, Radios, Home Appliances and Jewelry 207 EAST EIGHTH AVENUE Phone: HO. 1-1500 73 Phone: HO. 1-3148 We Deliver GUS’S MARKET For Quality” COMPLETE FOOD MARKET 1410 McClure Street Homestead, Pa. THE HOME STORE Homestead’s Only Complete Curtain And Linen Store 102 E. Eighth Ave. Phone: HO. 1-0171 Homestead, Pa. HO. 1-4006 HO. 1-6639 WHETSTONE’S FLOWER SHOP Original Corsages Wedding Bouquets 815 Amity Street Homestead, Pa. CARLTON MEN’S SHOPS 608 Homewood Avenue Pittsburgh 514 Penn Avenue Turtle Creek 807 Braddock Avenue E. Pittsburgh 335 E. Eighth Avenue Homestead, Pa. HO. 1-1295 Res. Phone: HO. 1-8627 THOMAS MEMORIALS Established 1907 Ross J..Thomas Cor. Seventh Ave. Hays St. Homestead, Pa. GUY’S MOTOR SALES Your Packard Dealer Sales and Service 17th and West Street Homestead, Pa. Homestead 2-2330 TRI-BORO TAXI CO. AMBULANCE 24 HOUR SERVICE Day and Night HO. 1-8000 Homestead, Pa. COAL and I C E HOMESTEAD ICE COMPANY Phone: HO. 1-4166 74 CLASS RINGS CLUB PINS MEDALS TROPHIES DON ENEIX Union Trust Building Pittsburgh, Pa. BAND UNIFORMS POLICE UNIFORMS FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS CAPS AND GOWNS DIPLOMAS CHOIR ROBES INVITATIONS NURSES CAPS PERSONAL CARDS Compliments of American Shear Knife Company Homestead, Pa. 75 Toohey Motor Co. Sales—FORD—Service 412 E. Eighth Avenue Homestead, Munhall, Pa. Phone: HO. 2-0600 THE STORE THAT QUALITY BUILT” Amos Super Market Everything Good To Eat” SAVE FOR YOUR FUTURE HOME at FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION OF HOMESTEAD Each Saver’s Account Insured up to $10,000 by the F. S. L. I.C. Corner Eighth Avenue and Ann Street Homestead, Pa. INSTRUCTIONS ON ALL INSTRUMENTS JOE KRAMER’S MUSIC CENTER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND SUPPLIES York - Buffet - Slingcrland - Bach 315-317 E. Eighth Avenue Phone: HO. 1-8114 Homestead, Pa. 76 DeBOLT TRANSFER COMPANY AND TRANSIT BUS LINE RIDE THE BLUE AND GRAY BUSES Charter Buses to Any Point In Pennsylvania • 335—7th AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PA. HO. 1-1435 HO. 1-4170 HOMESTEAD SCHOOLS PICNIC Tuesday, May 29 at KENNYWOOD The Nation’s Greatest Picnic Park” 77 Compliments of MEYER I. GRINBERG 217-219 E. 8th Avenue Phone: HO. 1-1574 Homestead, Pa. MARY FIDLER’S BEAUTY SHOP Your hair cut and styled to fit your face” 242 E. 16th Avenue HO. 1-9900 Homestead, Pa. Compliments of GRESS MARKET 1211 West Street 401 Dickson Street Homestead, Pa. Phone: HO. 1-5533 R. H. DRESHMAN 8C SONS, Inc. Manufacturers of Dies, Jigs and Fixtures General Machine Work 146 W. 16th Ave. Homestead, Pa. SMITTY’S Homestead’s Largest Store For Infants and Children exclusively 237 E. 8th Avenue HO. 1-8811 LINCOFF’S YOUR JEWELER Credit To All” 240 Eighth Avenue Homestead, Pa. Compliments of KERR INGRAM Seventh Avenue and West Street Homestead, Pa. HAVER’S PHARMACY Regis Haver, PhG. —TRY US FIRST- 1619 McClure Homestead, Pa. Phone: HO. 1-4422 78 HOmestead 1-1004 W. B. JOHNSTON LUMBER A 484 Seventh Ave. W. Homestead, Pa. JOB PRINTING Service and Quality” —PRINTERS— Greeting Cards Stationery Wedding Invitations Business Cards Envelopes Raffles Telephone: HO. 1-2960 528 E. Eighth Ave. Munhall, Pa. 79 H H RESTAURANT The library nearest to you is your library” Visit the An Ideal Place To Dine” CARNEGIE LIBRARY 326 E. 8th Ave. Homestead, Pa. OF HOMESTEAD 510 Tenth Avenue HO. 1-9300 Munhall, Pa. JONES McCLURE FAMOUS CANDY COMPANY INSURANCE WHOLESALERS Real Estate Management Notary Public - Realtor 504 East Eighth Avenue 820 Ann Street Phone: HO. 1-5500 Homestead, Pa. Homestead 1-1848 Busy Since 1902 HO. 1-0347 HO. 1-9195 WEAVERLING COX WILBURN SERVICE PRINTING CO. GENERAL AUTO REPAIRING Edgar M. May Dependable Service COMMERCIAL PRINTING 1415 West Street 7th and Ann Street 104 E. Seventh Ave. Homestead, Pa. Homestead, Pa. ALEXANDER’S MARKET Compliments of 3 10 East Eighth Avenue RAY’S MEN’S WEAR Homestead, Pa. HO. 1-3610 HO. 1-3611 80 HOmestead 1-0824 BULL RUN PACKING CO. ANN STREET RADIO HOME DRESSED MEATS General Electric Refrigerators Radios — Washers — Ironers 812 Ann Street Homestead, Pa. Beef — Veal — Lamb Phone: Duq. 23833 R. D. 1 Homestead-Duquesne Road Duquesne, Pa. You’ll Always Find Nifty Clothes” HESTER’S LUNCHEONETTE at the and ICE CREAM BAR NIFTY SHOP 216 West 8th Avenue Homestead’s Classic Store for Men” West Homestead, Pa. KING’S SANDWICH SHOP DAIRY STORE Compliments of 1412 Mifflin Street KOHUTS Homestead, Pennsylvania PACIFIC BAKING CO. CENTRAL Specializing in DRUG STORES, Inc. Restaurant Pies and Pastries and Birthday and Wedding Cakes Famous For Low Prices Prescriptions - Tobacco - Cosmetics Buttermilk Hollow Rd. W. Mifflin Boro HO. 1-3597 Phone: McKeesport 3-4195 8th and Ann Sts. Homestead 81 remember You’ll never forget your school days, and we hope you’ll always remember Photo Reflex, your Official Photographer. We’ll always remember the fun we had taking your pictures . . . and we hope you will not forget us in the years to come when there are other occasions you’ll want to remember with fine portraits. PhotoReflex . . . a unique method of taking pictures from coast to coast PHOTOREFLEX STUDIO FIFTH FLOOR G I M B E L S PITTSBURGH Congratulations . . . Homestead Class of 1951 from the Wilkens Jewelry Company and the Wilkens Amateur Hour Headquarters For DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, RADIOS, TELEVISION on EASY CREDIT WILKENS LEADING JEWELERS HO. 2-1888 EIGHTH AVENUE AND ANN STREET HOMESTEAD, PA. 83 Julius L. Steinsapir West Homestead Established 1887 Baking Co. ENGRAVERS—STATIONERS Quality Rye White Bread SCHOOL JEWELERS Cakes Pies COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS OUR SPECIALTY Makers of Birthday and Wedding Cakes Homestead High School COMMENCEMENT 467 West Eighth Ave. ANNOUNCEMENTS HO. 1-1296 DIPLOMAS 322 East Eighth Ave. 245 Fourth Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa. HO. 1-0575 HO. 1-8340 Phones: HO. 1-9414—1-9279 Farmer’s Pride Wargofchik Poultry Pharmacy Specializing in CUT-UP CHICKEN • ANY PART ANY AMOUNT PRESCRIPTION ANYTIME DRUGGISTS Full line of freshly-killed, fully-dressed Poultry and • Farm Fresh Eggs 330 East Eighth Avenue 1219 West Street, corner Thirteenth Homestead, Pa. Homestead, Pa. 84 HOMESTEAD BUICK COMPANY Sales—BUICK—Service — BETTER BUY’ ’ USED CARS— 221 E. NINTH AVENUE Phone: HO. 1-1017 ANN’S FLOWER SHOP Compliments of • LEONA MOXLEYS DRUGS THEATRE Prepared at 8th 6C Amity, Homestead, Pa. • 85 Compliments of PHILLIP’S MARKET Full line of MEATS AND GROCERIES 139 West Street HO. 1-2409 Homestead, Pa. A Store With A Smile JUNE JACK’S DAIRY 407 West Eighth Avenue W. Homestead, Pa. HO. 1-9495 Compliments of FRED’S SPORTS WEAR Right next to Wohlfarths” 115 East 8th Ave. Homestead, Pa. J. CLYDE MILLER REAL ESTATE — INSURANCE 318 Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. Phone: HO. 1-1177 Compliments of HEPP’S MARKET 465 W. Eighth Avenue W. Homestead, Pa. Free Delivery Phone: HO. 1-2835 Phones: HO. 1-1228 — Res. HO. 1-0295 Artistic Incised Lettering” HOMESTEAD MONUMENT WORKS, Inc. Cemetery Memorials 1 18 W. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. FOR QUALITY CLEANING Your Best Bet Is” CORONET HO. 2-1424 RUBEN FURNITURE COMPANY 312-314 East Eighth Avenue Homestead, Pa. Phone: HO. 1-1225 Friendly Credit 86 STATION OF NATIONS SALLY-SAGE SHOPPE WHOD Hosiery - Lingerie - Millinery 228 E. Eighth Avenue 860 On Your Dial Homestead, Pa. BARNEE BEE ROBERT E. WILSON SUPER MARKET FUNERAL HOME 247-249 W. Eighth Avenue 324 E. Tenth Avenue Homestead, Pa. HO. 1-2842 Phone: HO. 1-61 14 GEORGE M. HALL Phone: HOmestead 1-0619 CO., INC HOMESTEAD Lumber and Mill Work HARDWARE STORE Albert Dickstein, Proprietor Since 1893 DO IT WITH WOOD” Hardware — Paint HOmestead 1-1168 Plumbing Supplies Seventh Avenue at Hays Street HOMESTEAD, PA. 222 E. Eighth Avenue Fine Watch Repairing Phone: HO. 1-5189 Television JOHN J. TENER PURIFOY BROS. 1114 Ann Street Homestead, Pa. RADIO SERVICE Electrical Appliances Washing Machines HO. 2-1445 Corner 15th West Sts. Homestead, Pa. Telephone: HOmestead 1-3939 M. L. GUSTAFSON SHIVETTS CLEANERS QUALITY FOODS Cleaning - Pressing - Repairing 1131 McClure St. HO. 1-7202 We Call for Deliver—24 Hour Service 1215 West Street Homestead, Pa. WEINBERGER’S DRUGS Compliments of Corner 8th and McClure A FRIEND Homestead, Pa. Phone: HO. 1-3917 SINGER SEWING CENTER Congratulations 323 E. 8th Avenue CLASS OF 1951 Homestead, Pennsylvania DANIEL J. LAPP, JR. 88 DYKE MOTOR SUPPLY CO. 229 West Eighth Avenue West Homestead, Pa. Parts Accessories Equipment Television HO. 1-6633 HO. 1-6634 Good, Pure, Wholesome Foods Are Essential To Good Health Ewing’s Quality Food Products are unquestioned Meats - Butter - Cheese - Eggs Groceries GEO. EWING 8i BROTHER 223 Eighth Avenue HO. 1-2804 Homestead, Pa. ELICKER 8t STRONG —FLORISTS— Flowers For All Occasions” 328 East Eighth Avenue HO. 1-1775 Homestead, Pa. GILLEN COULTER Funeral Directors 319 East Ninth Avenue Homestead 1-4100 M. W. Coulter E. B. Robinson To Our Friends—H.H.S.—1951 CINDERELLA SHOE SHOPPE Smart Shoes for Women Exclusively Carmelletes - American Girl - Dolmode Leona Theatre Building 236-238 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. Phone: HO. 1-1444 GENUINE MOTOR PARTS HOMESTEAD, PA. 215 W. 8th Ave. HO. 1-0516 - 1-4952 McKeesport, pa. 714 Walnut Street Phones: McK. 7516-7—HO. 1-1840 CLAIRTON, PA. 605-7 St. Clair St. Phone: Clairton 1640 Phone: HO. 1-6700 HOMESTEAD LINCOLN - MERCURY, Inc. 127 E. Seventh Avenue Jerry Rubin Homestead, Pa. REDSHAW MEN’S WEAR 137 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. Men’s Wear That Will Wear” 89 i -M m Jahn Ollier Again A familiar and reassuring slogan Familiar...because it has appeared in thousands of the country's finest year- books for the past half century. Reassuring...because those years of specialized experience bring complete service, outstanding quality and de- pendable delivery to the yearbook staffs. with whom we work. JAHN OLLIER ENCRAVINC CO. 817 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago 7, Illinois O' V 90 Compliments of W. T. GRANT CO. 319 E. Eighth Avenue UNITED CANDY SHOPPES Well Known for Quality” We Make Our Own Quality Ice Cream Luncheonette and Fountain Service Delicious Home-Made Candies Also available at Radio Center Sweete Shoppe 230 E. 8th Ave. 730 Braddock Ave. Homestead, Pa. Braddock, Pa. HO. 1-9490—1-2344 BR. 1-5866 ROWSE’S PHARMACY 1243 Muldowney Avenue Lincoln Place HO. 1-9328 JOSEPH A. PROKOPOVITSH FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Private Chapel 431 Ninth Avenue Munhall, Pa. Phone: HO. 1-2267 Compliments of VICTOR SHOE CO. Shoes For The Entire Family Homestead’s Largest SHOE STORE 316 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. JOHN’S MEAT MARKET 16th and McClure HO. 1-2589 Fine Quality Meats and Groceries —FREE DELIVERY— FASHIONS by BONNIE FROCKS 229 E. 8th Avenue Homestead, Pa. HO. 1-8877 Res. HO. 1-0165 HARRY B.TARR ASSOCIATES 229 E. 8th Ave. Homestead, Pa. 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