Homestead High School - Homesteader Yearbook (Homestead, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1956 volume:

THE 1SI50 2 HOMESTEADER Presented By The SENIOR CLASS of Homestead Senior High School Homestead, Pennsylvania 3 FOREWORD The “Homesteader” has one purpose in mind in compiling this book, that is to try and bring to you pleasant memories of the past year. As the Senior Class of Homestead, we have endeavored to do just that, by trying to capture the highlights of our Senior year and by presenting them to you in a manner that we are sure you will enjoy. While reading this book, we hope it will enable you to recall many of your happy moments when you were a student in high school. If the “Homesteader” does this, then it has achieved its purpose. Preparing our yearbook was a pleasure. We hope you will appreciate it and that you will tolerate any of our mistakes. 4 DEDICATION In appreciation of your loving care and understanding over the years, we, your sons and daughters, who are the members of the graduating class, dedi- cate to you our parents, our nineteen hundred fifty-six annual. You, who stood by us in whatever we undertook, and gave 11s that encourag- ing word when we went astray, will never fully know what it has meant to us. Although we sometimes failed to show our gratitude for all that you have done for us, we are trying in a small way to say “thank you.” With love and respect we hope that you will be justly proud of your sons and daughters in the future. 5 John Marlin CONTENTS Introduction 1 - 7 Administration 8 - 17 Classes 18- 49 Activities 50- 69 Sports 70- 81 Prophecy 82 - 83 Farewell 84 - 85 Patrons 80 Advertising 87 - 114 Joseph I.nlik. Iris Saunders ALMA MATER Dear old Homestead, Let us sing to you: With our heads up. gazing onward, Colors, Cold 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. Gome the years and we ll be wishing T hat we re back into your fold. But the things that won’t be missing— Memories, good as Gold. mighty Homestead 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. 7 9 BOARD OF EDUCATION MR. ALEXANDER E. ACKLEY President MR. FRANK H. FULTON Vice-President MR. JOHN J. CASEY Treasurer MR. JAMES E. ARMSTRONG DR. PATRICK J. HUGHES MRS. ETHEL T. POSEY MR. JOHN ZIPAY MR. WILLIAM V. CAMPBELL Superintendent of Schools MISS MARY E. O'LEARY Secretary MR. JOHN J. McLEAN, JR. Solicitor Seated, left to right—Mrs. Ethel T. Posey, Dr. Patrick J. Hughes, Miss Mary E. O'Leary, Mr. Frank H. Fulton. Mr. John J. McLean. Jr. Standing—Mr. William V. Campbell. Mr. James E. Armstrong. Mr. John Zipay. Mr. Alexander E. Ackley, Mr. John J. Casey SUPERINTENDENT MR. WILI.1AM V. CAMPBELL A.15., M.A., Duquesne University Our schools have the responsibility to guide individual learners in the fullest development of their potentialities, to help them find their places in society, and to develop the competence neces- sary to fulfill their roles as parents, workers, citizens, and creative human beings, aware of their own inner worth and sensitive to the well being and rights of others. PRINCIPAL MR. DWIGHT H. CONNER A.B., Geneva College M.A., Columbia University Your yearbook is an important part of the life of your school. As you look at its pages, you recall happy times spent in association with classmates. Then as you grow older, it becomes a precious trea- sure of memories of the happiest days of your lives. FACULTY Edgar Aiello B.A., M.A., Duquesne University Music Rachel Baker A.B., Muskingum College Clothing John J. Connelly A.B., M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh Physics, AI at hematics Lucille I)unn B . Carnegie Institute of 'Technology Foods Joseph A. Chuba B.S.. l)u(|uesne University Driver Education Margaret McVicker Fisher A.B.. M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh Library (ane S. Grim A.B., M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh Mathematics 13 FACULTY Marguerite Gruber B.S.Ed.. Ohio University M.F.d., University of Pittsburgh Art Robert Harkins B.S., M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh Chemistry Dorothy Horgan Cummins B.S., Pennsylvania State University Home Economics Edith L. Mackenzie B.S., University of Pittsburgh Commercial William Kirsch B.S.F.d.. Duquesne University M.S.Ed.. University of Pittsburgh Mathematics Margaret McGuire A.B., Scion Hill College M.L., University of Pittsburgh f.atin, Spanish J. Russell Lewis B.S., M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh Mathematics. Problems Florence G. Owens B.S., University of Pittsburgh Physical Education 14 FACULTY Anne O’Leary A.B.. Mount Mercy College M l... University of Pittsburgh French William Parry B.S.Ed., Duquesne I niversity M. .. State I niversity of Iowa English, Problems Frances Rolfe A.B. Pennsylvania College for Women English Eleanor I). Sevier B.A., University of Pittsburgh M.A.. Duquesne University English Louise Spinelli A.B. Pennsylvania College for Women Sales mansh i f), M a thema tics Robert Stephens B.S.Ed., Duquesne University German Lawrence E. Sullivan B.A., M.Ed., Duquesne University Football Coach Samuel |. Sullivan B.S.Ec., M.A.Ed. Duquesne University Commercial Victor J. Sullivan B.S., M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh Physical Education 15 FACULTY William Vojtko B.S.Kd., Duquesne University M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh Commercial Albere Yuhasz B.S., Slippery Rock Stale I cachcrs College M.Kcl.. Duquesne I'niversily Biology Mrs. Lillian Mackenzie Secretary to Principal CAMERA SHY Senior High School Charles R. Davies B.S.. M.A.. Duquesne Uuiversilv English. History Schwab School Bernard Bomba Teacher I raining University of Pittsburgh Electric Shop Charles (). Miller Patternmaking SCHWAB FACULTY Walter Graves Michigan State Auto School t eacher Training University of Pittsburgh Director Guy Angelone Teacher Training University of Pittsburgh Auto Mechanics 16 SCHWAB FACULTY Joseph Gentile B.S.Ed., Slippery Rock Slate Teachers College M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh Science, ialhcnmtics Bvrle Carl Teacher Training University of Pittsburgh Welding Ferdinand Mazzotti B.Ed. Colorado State A M College Mechanical Drafting George Shiner Teacher Training University of Pittsburgh Auto Body Mechanics Edward J. Stein B.S., M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh Mathematics, History I). A. Davies B.S.Ed.. M.Ed. Ducpicsnc University Mathematics Ernest Motteram Teacher Training University of Pittsburgh Machinist Thomas Jenkins B.S.. Slippery Rock State Teachers College Problems William F. Rogers B.A. M.A., Duquesnc University English, History 17 18 19 OUR CLASS SPONSOR The graduating class of 1956 wishes to express its appreciation and sinccrest gratitude to you Mr. Parry, for the help you have given us during our three years at Homestead Senior High School. The many activities we had would never have been successful without the needed advice and assistance you gave to us. In future years, we will look back on our high school days with much pleasure and we will remember our sponsor as one who was a friend to all of us. 20 MR. WILLIAM PARRY % SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor JOHN CHERVENAK CHARLES SCALES EVELYN SAYKO ERNEST VADAS MR. WILLIAM PARRY Left to right—Mr. Parry, John Chervenak. Ernest Vadas, Evelyn Sayko, Charles Scales Seated—Donald Scholak, Rocco Panaiia. Paul Yonkowitz. Robert Stuart Standing—Mr. Davies. Albert Faith 21 SCHWAB SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor Delegate at large PAUL YON KOWITZ ROBERT STUART ROCCO PANAIIA DONALDSCHOLAK MR. DAVIES ALBERT FAITH Seniors SUE ADAMS “Of manners gentle, of affec- tions mild’’ Plans to attend business school. SARA ADLINGTON “Happiness is at once the best, the noblest, and the pleasant- est of things’' Future is undecided. THEODORE ALBERT “Ted” “Truth is within ourselves’’ French Club . . . Hi-Y Future undecided. GRACE ASBURY “As she thinketh in her heart, so is she” Plans to be a comptometer operator. ANGELA BA LUKAS “Angie” “There is no treasure that which may be compared unto a faithful friend Junior Class President . . . Hi- S leader . . . Homesteader . . . Band . . . National Honor Society Wants to be a research chemist. VIRGINIA ADAMS “Be she fairer than Band . . . Y-Teens . Wants to be a nurse. “Ginny” the day“ . . Chorus ARABELLA AIRMAN “A kind and gentle heart she had” Future is undecided. MELVA ARRINGTON “Gentleness succeeds bettn than violence” Chorus . . . Library Staff . . . Y-Teens Plans to be a nurse. DOROTHY BALLAS “It is character that makes beauty” Chorus . . . Steelcrettcs Will be a secretary. JOSEPH BARDZIL “Doc” “What is most needed for learning is a humble mind“ Basketball Manager . . . Football Manager . . . Volleyball . . . 1 rack . . . President of Hi-Y . . . President of Student Council... Hi-Steader . . . Homesteader... National Honor Society . . . French Club Plans to be a doctor. 22 Seniors FRANK BATTS “Frankie” A matt's truest monument must be a man Basketball . . . Football . . . Track . . . Hi-Y . . . French Club . . . Band Plans to enter the sports world. MARCIA BELL “Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue” Band Plans to operate a business machine. ROBERT BIRCH “Bob” “An honest man's the noblest work of God Volleyball . . . Track . . . French Club Plans to be an engineer. JOHN BRANCHO “He lives to build, not boast a generous race'' Band ... Hi-Y .. . French Club Wants to be a civil engineer. JAMES BRENNAN “Jim” “The joyfulness of a matt pro- longeth his day'' Plans to join the Air Force. KENNETH BATTS “Kenny” “For his heart was in his work” Basketball . . . Track . . . Hi Y French Club Plans to Ik an insurance execu- tive. WILLIAM BILLEC “Bill” “Knowledge is more than equivalent to force French Club Wants to attend college. RONALD BLOUNT “Ronnie” “Learn to live and live to learn Chorus . . . French Club . . . Hi- Y . . . Basketball Manager Will join the Air Force. ARLENE BRAND “For she that once is good, is ever great Library Staff . . . National Honor Society . . . Chorus . . . Hi- Steader Ambition undecided. CARL BRICKNER “Laugh and be merry Football Manager . . . Volleyball . . . Hi-Y . . . French Club . . . Track Future is undecided. 23 Seniors DONALD BROWN “Pogo” “It is not what a man has, but what he is” Joined i lie Air Force before graduation. RONALD CARTER “Ronnie” “Learning makes a good man better” Hi-Y Plans to be an industrial artist. KATHERINE CHARLES “A sound heart is the life of the flesh” Left us before graduation. MICHAEL CHURMA “Mike” “Great hopes make great men” treasurer of the Sophomore Class . . . Hi-Y . . . French Club . . . Basketball Wants to join the Navy. JAMES CLOONAN “Jim” “Do as you would he done by, is the surest method” Plans to become a contractor. ERNESTINE BROWN “Instruction enlarges the na- tural powers of the mind” French Club Plans to become a nurse. VIRGINIA CASEY “To desire the good, to do the best” Hi-Steader . . . Library Staff . . . Homesteader Plans to work in an office. JOHN CHERVENAK “Johnny” “Few things are impossible to diligenec and skill” President of Senior Class . . . Vice-President of Hi-Y . . . Safety Squad . . . French Club Plans to be a chemical engineer. JOYCE CLARK “She gave him the gift of sweet song” Chorus . . . Junior Class Play . . . Y-Teens Plans to become a stenographer. WILLIAM COBBETT “Snuffy” “Obedience is the key to every door” Hi-Y Wants to be a lawyer. 24 Seniors THOMAS COSGROVE “Tommy” “To be good is to be happy” Track . . . Hi-Y . . . French Club Plans to join the Navy. MARY CUMBERLAND “Jcanic” The endearing elegance of female friendship” Majorette . . . Hi-Steader . . . Homesteader Wants to l e a secretary. VICTOR DALESANDRY “Vic” A man's own character shapes his fortune” Band Plans to attend college. JEAN DOCHERTY “Jeanie” “Earnestness is enthusiasm tempered by reason” Band . . . Homesteader Plans to be a secretary. JOSEPH ESPER “Nudgy” “A man of courage is a man of his word” Football . . . Track . . . Hi-Y Plans to learn a trade. JOHN CROWDER “Worth makes the man” Hi-Y . . . Chorus . . . French Club Plans to attend college. PATRICIA DAERR “Pat” “Desire accomplishments sweet to the soul Chorus . . . French Club Plans to be a telephone operator. CHARLES DEMBRAk “Chuck” “Syllables govern the world” Hi-Y . . . Volleyball . . . Junior Class Play . . . French Club . . . National Honor Society . . . Homesteader Wants to he a journalist. CHARNA DC LIN “And unextinguish'd laughter shakes the skies” Y-Tcens . . . Chorus Wants to be a singer. DONNA HARDING “Personal beauty is a greater recommendation than any let- ter of introduction” Cheerleader . . . President of Sophomore Class . . . Chorus... Hi-Steader . . . Homesteader Wants to he a secretary. 25 Seniors ROBERT EVANCHO “Nose” “Tis education that forms the common mind” French Club . . . Hi-Y . . . Track Plans to get a job. CAROL FERRY “Deserve success, and you shall command it” Chorus . . . Library Staff . . . Hi-Steader . . . National Honor Society Plans to Ik a secretary. CHARLOTTE FONOS “And all that beauty” Cheerleader Plans to he a beautician. CAROL FURNIVAL “The greatest firmness is the greatest mercy” Band . . . Chorus . . . Hi-Steader Plans to become a telephone operator. DANIEL HAFENBRACK “Dan” “Handsome is as handsome does” Male Chorus . . . French Club Plans to join the Air Force. 26 CAROL FERER “Charity is a virtue of the heart Wants to be a secretary. JANICE FLETCHER “It is more blessed to give than to receive” Chorus Future is undecided. ELEANOR FORI) “Music is well said to be the speech of angels” Chorus Wants to become a model. ANDREW GETSY “Andy” “He is wealthy in his friends” Treasurer of the Hi-Y . . . Track Plans to enter the service. FRED HANN “A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature” Hi-Y . . . French Club . . . Safely Squad Plans to become a civil engineer. Seniors MARY JEAN HARI’ISH “Goodness is beauty in its best estate” Chorus Plans to l� c a telephone operator. JOANNE HROSIK “She serves all who dares to be true Chorus . . . Y-Teens Wants to he a secretary. DELOIS HUNTER “Dee” “Politeness is excellent” Chorus Future undecided. JANE JEFFERSON “The price of greatness is re- sponsibility” Band . . . Chorus . . . French Club Plans to Ik a telephone operator. MARJORIE JENKINS “Margie” “The beginning is the most important part of the work” Band . . . Chorus . . . Y-Teens . . . Hi-Steader Plans to l c a secretary. SAMUEL HOLMES “Sam” '‘Opportunity is there for your bidding” Band Future is undecided. JULIA HUMPHREYS “Judy” “Who art so lovely fair” Library Stall . . . Chorus . . . Hi-Steader Plans to be a stenographer. ANNA MARIE ISAACS “A thankful heart is the par- ent of all other virtues” Will Ik? a beautician. GARY JENKINS “The spirits of fust men are made perfect” Basketball . . . Ili Y . . . Track French Club Future is undecided. ERDINE JONES “A light heart lives long” Chorus . . . Y-Tee ns Future is undecided. 27 Seniors ESTHER JONES “Es” “Reputation is but a synonym of popularity” Majorette . . . Chorus . . . National Honor Society Plans to become a secretary. FLORENCE KANCZES “Flo” Unto the pure all things are pure” Majorette . . . Chorus . . . National Honor Society Plans to become a stenographer. WILLIAM KING “Bill” “Skillfulness can win many a battle” Stage Crew . . . Safety Squad . . . French Club . . . Chorus Future undecided. MONICA KOZA “Virtue needs no defense” Plans to become a secretary. ESTHER KOZAR “The gods help them who help themselves” Chorus . . . Steelcrettes Plans to work in an office. PHYLLIS JONES “Personality always wins the day” Plans to work in an office. JOSEPHINE KING “Jo” “Patience is a necessary in- gredient of genius” Chorus . . . Hi-Sleader . . . Homesteader National Honor Society . . . French Club Plans to become a teacher. MARY ANN KONIECZKI “Jeanie” “Dancing is life itself” Chorus . . . Library Staff . . . Hi-Steader Wants to become a secretary. RONALD KOZAK “Ronnie” “Knowledge raises one man above the other” French Club . . . Junior Class Play Wants to become a teacher. JOSEPH LADIK “Joe” “None but himself can be his parallel” Student Council . . . Band . . . French Club . . . National Honor Society . . . Junior Class Play ... Hi-Steader . . . Homesteader Plans to become a chemical engineer. 28 Seniors SHEILA LENCSES As merry as the day is long Chorus . . . Library Staff . . . Hi-Steader Future is undecided. GEORGE LLOYD “And wisest he in this whole wide world Safety Squad Will join the Navy. CAROL LOUTSENHIZER “Creat is truth, and mighty above all things Chorus . . . Stcelcrctles Plans to be a secretary. ROBERT E. LUCAS “Bob” “Honesty is one part of eloquence French Club Future is undecided. WAYNE LUCAS “S tub horn labor con q uers everything” Junior Class Play . . . French Club . . . Band Future is undecided. LOIS LIPTAK “Many receive advice but only the wise profit by it Hi-Steader . . . Homesteader Plans to be a secretary. THOMAS LONG “Tommy” “He is most powerful who has power over himself Band Will join the Air Force. MARLENE LUCAS “Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertak- ings Majorette . . . Chorus . . . Hi- Steader . . . Junior Class Play . . . French Club Wants to Ik? a nurse. ROBERT T LUCAS “Bob “The mildest manners with the bravest mind French Club Future is undecided. RICH A R1) M A JORSKY “Pie “Manners are the happy ways of doing things Chorus . . . Football . . . Safety Squad Future is undecided. 29 Seniors FLORITA MANGAN “Flossie” Beauty like hers is genius” Y-Teens Plans to l ecome a stenographer. JOHN MARTIN “Jackie” “He gave with a zest and he gai e with his best” Football . . . Basketball . . . Hi-Y . . . Track . . . Volleyball Plans to attend college. BEVERLY MclNTOSH Originality provokes origin- ality” Chorus . . . Color Guard . . . French Club . . . Y-Teens Wants to become an airline hostess. JOHN MICENKO “Money” He was a leader of leaders” Hi-Y . . . Track . . . Basketball Plans to work for the govern- ment. RONALD MILLER “Ronnie” That show the manners in his face” Safety Squad . . . Chorus . . . Band ... Hi-Y .. . French Club Plans to l e an engineer. NADINE MARKOFF Wisdom is knowing what to do next, virtue is doing it” Chorus Plans on doing clerical work. JAMES McILROY “Jimmy” Enough work to do and strength enough to do the work” Band . . . French Club . . . Hi-Y . . . Track Future undecided. BARBARA JEAN McKAY “Barb” Sense is the diamond, weighty solid, sound” Chorus . . . Junior Class Vice- President . . . National Honor Society . . . Junior Class Play ... H i-Sleader . . . Homesteader Plans to l ecome a biology teacher. JAY MILLER Without love and laughter there is no joy” Vice-President of the Sophomore Class . . . Hi-Steader . . . Hi-Y . . . Track . . . Junior Class Play . . . Homesteader Plans on attending college. ROSE MARIE MISKOVICH “Rosie' He merry if you are wise” Band . . . Chorus Wants to be an airline hostess. 30 Seniors HELEN MONDOCK “The essence of humor is sensibility” Hi-Steader Plans to he a secretary. ANGELINA MURACA “Angie” “An ounce of wit is worth a pound of sorrow” Library Staff . . . Hi-Steader... Junior Class Play . . . Home- steader Wants to Ik a stenographer. BARBARA NEMCS1K “Barb” “Honor lies in honest toil” Junior Class Play . . . Chorus . . . Hi-Steader Plans to be a secretary. MICHAEL PESTA “Mike” “So much is a man worth as he esteems himself” Band . . . Track Plans to work at the Atomic Plant. RITA PISHINSKY “Gentle of speech” Chorus Plans to be a telephone operator. FRANCIENE MOSLEY “The secret of success is con- sistency of purpose” Chorus . . . Y Teens . . . Library Staff . . . French Club Plans to attend business school. JOSEPH MURPHY “Joe” He urns born with the gift of laughter” Track . . . Football . . . Chorus French Club Plans to attend college. BERT OGDEN “The wealth of mankind is in the wisdom they leave” Band . . . French Club . . . Chorus Wants to attend college. BONNIE PHARES “She greets you with a smile” Chorus Future housewife. BETTY PITCH FORI) “A good name endureth for- ever” Y-Teens . . . Chorus . . . Home- steader Plans to Ik a secretary. 31 Seniors SARA PRICE “Character is higher than in- tellect Band . . . Chorus Plans lo work with the Salvation Army. JOANNE RANNICAN Cheerfulness tnaketh all hearts gay Wants to be a nurse. JOHN RECKTOSH “Johnny” Health and cheerfulness mu- tually greet each other Plans to join the Air Force. LOUIS RUFFING “Lutz” Clever men are good Hi-V . . . Chorus . . . Track . . . French Club Plans to attend college. GERALD SABLE “Jerry” A good heart is worth gold Rand Plans to work in a business. GERALDINE RAEFORD You shall hear from me noth- ing hut the truth Chorus . . . Y Teens Plans to Ik a seamstress. CAROL RAYMOND Wisdom is better than rubies Chorus Plans to he a beautician. CHARLENE REED “Divinely tall and most di- vinely fair Rand . .. Chorus Wants to be a secretary. JOSEPH RIJSCAR “Joe” A merry heart maketli a cheerful countenance Rand . . . Chorus . . . Track . . . French Club Plans to start working. DOROTHY SAROSI She is the mirror of all courtesy Chorus . . . Homesteader Will be a secretary. 32 Seniors IRIS SAUNDERS “They’re only truly great who are truly good” Banc! . . . Chorus . . . French Club Plans to become an X-ray tech- nician. CHARLES SCALES “Chuck” “The brave find a home in every land” Football . . . Basketball . . . I rack . . . Volleyball . . . Chorus . . . Vice-President of the Senior Class Plans to attend college. JOYCE SHARP “And beauty draws her with a single hair” treasurer of the Junior Class . . . National Honor Society . . . Junior Class Play . . . French Club . . . Chorus . . . Home- steader . . . Hi-Stcadcr Plans to attend college. GEORGEANNE SKRIRA “Pepper” “The world belongs to the energetic” Band . . . Hi-Stcadcr Wants to be a model. MILDRED SPIDLE “No legacy is so rich as hon- esty” Left school before graduation. EVELYN SAYKO “Sweeter also than the honey and the honeycomb” Student Council . . . National Honor Society . . . Secretary of Senior Class . . . Secretary of Junior Class . . . Hi-Steader . . . Library Staff Plans to become a secretary. RITA MAE SEGA “Rita” “Sensibility is the power of the woman” Band . . . Ili-Steader . . . Home- steader Will attend business school. VERA SHUMAKER “The reward of a thing well done is to have done it” Secretary of Junior Class . . . French Club . . . National Honor Society . . . Junior Class Play . . . Cheerleader . . . Chorus... Hi-Steader Future is undecided. EDWARD SLOMKA “Eddie” “Gentle in manner, firm in reality” Stage Crew Plans to be a commercial pilot. KATHLEEN STR1PP “Kathy” “She moves a goddess and looks a queen” National Honor Society . . . French Club . . . Homesteader . . . Hi-Steader . . . Junior Class Play Future is undecided. 33 MARILYN STUART “Nothing great was ever got- ten without enthusiasm Chorus . . . Band . . . Cheer- leader Plans to Ik? a professional swimmer. HYDIYYAH TAHA “Hvdie” “A helping hand was always there French Club . . . Homesteader . . . Hi-Stcader . . . Y-Tccns Plans to be a secretary. EDITH TITMUS “Edie” “The warmth of happiness is felt by many Chorus . . . Band . . . Hi-Steadcr . . . Homesteader Plans to be an airline hostess. PERCELL TODD “Herbs” “The noblest motive is the public good Track . . . Chorus . . . Hi-Y . . . French Club Plans to be an architect. DOMENICK TUTERA “Dorn” “Skill to do comes of doing Band . . . Chorus ... Hi-Y .. . Basketball Manager Future is undecided. Seniors RONALD SULLIVAN “Sully” “There is always safety in valor Chorus . . . French Club . . . Hi-Y . . . Football Manager . . . Basketball Manager . . . Track Manager Future is undecided. FAYE THOMAS “Kindness is wisdom Library Staff . . . Chorus Plans to be a beautician. JOAN TOBIAS “Joanie” “Reputation is the life of the mind Hi-Stcader . . . Library Staff . . . National Honor Society Plans to be a stenographer. CLARA TUROCY “Tracy” “She doeth little kindnesses which most leave undone” National Honor Society . . . Library Staff . . . Hi-Stcader Wants to be a secretary. ERNEST VADAS “Ernie” “Character is made by what you stand for Senior Class Treasurer . . . Stage Crew Wants to be an engineer. 34 Seniors ELIZABETH VEHEC “Betsy” “With sweetest manners unto air Band Will he a secretary. MARGARET WALTER “Margie” Our characters are the result of our conduct“ Plans to join the Waves. DENNIS WESTBROOKS “Wes” “Nothing is impossible to in- dustry” Band . . . Chorus . . . I rack . . . Safety S(|tiad . . . Hi-Y . . . French Ciuh Will join the Navy. JANET WINSLOW “In quietness and confidence shall be your strength” Will join the service. FAY WORTIIEY “Grace was in her steps” Chorus . . . Band . . . Y-Teens Wants to Ik a model. NINA WALKER “Twas her thinking of others made you think of her” Band . . . Hi-Sleadcr Plans to be a beautician. BARBARA WARD “Friendship is the strongest quality” Y-Teens . . . Chorus . . . French Club Plans to he a model. BERNICE WILLIAMS “Bea” “To mean well is nothing without to do well” Band . . . Hi-Steader Plans to work at the Union Switch and Signal. LEO WISNIEWSKI Enough is abundance to the wise” French Club Wants to he a test pilot. MARY ANN WOZAR “Fairness does much for char- acter” Band Will he a secretary. 35 Seniors FREI) YENKE An honest man's word is as good as his bond” Stage Crew Plans to be a photographer. JOHN ZUPETIC “Yunko” From a man’s face you read his character” Chorus Will join the Navy. SENIOR HONOR ROLL Sue Adams Sara Adlington Angela Ralukas Joseph Bardzil William Rillec Arlene Brand Ernestine Brown John Chervenak Charles Dembrak SCHWAB James Bongartz Albert Faith Lawrence Hartman Ronald Hlavach Carol Ferry Fred Hann Donna Harding Julia Humphreys Jane Jefferson Esther Jones Florence Kanczes Josephine King Mary Ann Konieczki Joseph Ladik Lois Liptak Angelina Muraca Charlene Reed Iris Saunders Evelyn Sayko Vera Shumaker Clara Turocy ROLL Ernest Vasil Ray Ycnavich Paul Yonkowitz SENIOR HONOR Rocco Panaiia Joseph Sea bora Robert Stuart 36 Schwab Seniors EDWARD ASBURY There is nothing in all the world like friendship, when it is deep and real” Patternmaking Shop Future is undecided. JAMES RONGARTZ “We never know the true value of friends” Machine Shop Plans to he a machinist. GARY DIINMIRE “When one gets to love work his life is a happy one” Auto Mechanics Shop Plans to he an auto mechanic. HAROLD GORDON “The sun, the moon, the stars, send no light upon the ways of men, as one great deed” Welding Shop Future is undecided. LAWRENCE HARTMAN “Live truly and thy life shall he one graftd and noble creed” Machine Shop Wants to l e a machinist. C HARLES BARRY “Nothing is so strong as gentle- ness, nothing as gentle as real strength” Body and Fender Shop Plans to he a draftsman. GEORGE BROSEY “True politeness is perfect ease ana freedom” Auto Mechanics Shop Wants to l e an auto mechanic. ALBERT FAITH “The roughest road often leads to the smoothest fortune” Patternmaking Shop National Honor Society Wants to l c a draftsman. C HARLES HAGGERTY “He who does a good deed is instantly ennobled” Patternmaking Shop Future is undecided. EDWARD HAWKINS “Man's best candle is his understanding” Auto Mechanics Shop Wants to he an engineer. 37 Schwab Seniors WILLIAM HILL Every man has in hi nisei 1 a continent of undiscovered character Welding Shop Future is undecided. JAMES KOLESAR The search for the truth is the noblest occupation of man Body and Fender Shop Future is undecided. JOHN LONZO True Ion' lies in the silent conquest of ourselves” Body and Fender Shop Wants to he an auto mechanic. JOHN MOLNAR The secret of success is con- stancy of purpose Welding Shop Wants to he a welder. RALPH PAYNE “Nothing is impossible to a willing heart Auto Mechanics Shop Plans to he an engineer. RONALD HLAVAC H For they ran conquer who believe they can” Body and Fender Shop Wants to he an airplane pilot. JAMES LINN There is nothing so kingly as kindness, and nothing so royal as truth Auto Mechanics Shop Wants to he a diesel mechanic. JACK MAGNES Duty, faithfully performed opens the mind to truth Patternmaking Shop Plans to he a carpenter. ROCCO PAN All A “Life finds its noblest spring of excellence in the hidden impulse to do our best Body and Fender Shop Future is undecided. ROBERT PRATT “The happiness of our life depends upon the quality of our thoughts Auto Mechanics Shop Plans to he a diesel mechanic. 38 Schwab Seniors KOMOLO RAGNELLI “As you learn, teach, as you get, give, as you receive, dis- tribute Auto Mechanics Shop Plans to he an auto mechanic. JOSEPH SC A BORA “It is the mind that makes the body rich Welding Shop National Honor Society Wants to he a welder. ROBERT STUART “The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self Patternmaking Shop National Honor Society Future is undecided. DAVID WILBURN “A friendly thought is the purest gift that man can afford man Auto Mechanics Shop Wants to he a diesel mechanic. EDWARD YEVICH “To set the mind above the appetites is the ground work of virtue Body and Fender Shop Wants to have his own welding shop. ALLAN REIDOSH “To have a friend is to have one of the sweetest gifts that life can bring Body and Fender Shop Future is undecided. DONALD SCHOLIK “He was a gentleman from soul to crown tito Mechanics Shop Plans to he an auto mechanic. ERNEST VASIL “Wit and wisdom are born U’ith a man Body and Fender Shop Future is undecided. RAYMOND YENAVICH “In him alone, ’twas natural to please Pattcrninaking Shop National Honor Society Future is undecided. PAUL YONKOWITZ “The greatest men make great- ness possible to all Machine Shop National Honor Society Plans to l e a mechanical en- gineer. 39 EUGENE ZAMESKA Jilt mpmnriam Just before our Christmas vacation we sadly learned of the death of Eugene Zameska, one of the members of the 1957 Class. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Zameska. Although this is but a page dedicated to his memory, we will always remember Eugene as a fine, fun loving boy who was a true friend to those who knew him well. 40 Juniors Leroy Aikman Mary Ann Anlauf Elayne Arrington Donald Davis Virginia Davis Joseph DeClair Genevieve Ayoob Marlene Barrett Joseph Be res Catherine Dougherty Phyllis Drummer Martha Dudash Lli aheth Bieli Constance Bicsey Carol Black Paul Dulfy Bernice Early Richard Ferer Verna Bluefort William Bonach Dorothy Borsch Bernard Fike Gerald Ford Helen Frena Raymond Brancho Thomas Briggs Laurel Blinker Valerie Gary Virginia Gaters Rose Gilkey Barhaia Cannon Thelma Chance Francis Chcrwak Thomas Gilmer Bernard Granatire Gerald Gudukas Loretta Christ Harristine Clark James Clark Bernard Gudukas Lynne Gyurisin Barbara Hardinglon Evelyn Cochenoiir Lois Cundiir Celestine Cyrus Norton Hargrove Betty Harkless David Hascb 41 Juniors Arlene Harris Paulette Hicks Jean Higgs John Marsden Charles Marlin Morris Mazefsky Kiia Hofnicister Donna Homot Marian Hrenya Gladys McCluster Jean McCuire Marlene McKinney Alice Hull man Fred Hunter Gerald Jacobson Dorothy McLemore Yvonne McWilson Phyllis Michaels Martin Janosko Sue Johnson Barbara Kalupanov John Miko Rose Moorefield Lynda Morris Paul Ratilius Patricia Kelly Richard Komorosky Douglas Morrissey Donald Morton Yvonne Mosley Dennis Lassige Audrey Leeming Lawrence Liinonoff Carol Mouring Michael Mrasik Janies Muha David Lucas Louis Lundy Vincent Lutheran Mary Lou Mullen Diane Murdzak Carol Murtha Andrew Macko John Magyar Areatha Manigault Rose Marie Muse Richard Niched Is Marjorie Novack 42 Juniors ('.arl Ogden Virginia O’Leary Patricia Orr Richard Sotak Thomas Soyke Dennis Stanhoff Janice Palnik Mildred Pishinsky Patricia Plummer Eleanor Starusko Audrey Stephens Dennis Strong Donna Purcell Charles Raeford Jack Raley Duane Swayzer Nick Thcofiledes Mary Grace Thomas Jane Rice Rose Marie Rizzo Richard Roberts Rose Marie Thomas Janice Toth Kathleen Townsend Mildred Robinson John Rohrman James Ruhinsak Edward Vamos Lavonne Williams Ronald J. Williams Alma Rue Bernadette Saklosky Marion Seitz. Ronald P. Williams Janet Wingard Nancy Wozar Thomas Session Sandra Shigo Johanna Simko Valerie Vonick Margaret Younkins Janice Zelmer Rose Marie Simko Marion Simmons Barbara Slater 43 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President JOHN MIKO Vice-President GATH E RIN E DOUGH ERTY Secretary J A N E COCH EN O U R Treasurer BARBARA SLATER Sponsor MR. STEPHEN BLACK Left to right—Mr. Black. Barbara Slater. Cathe- rine Dougherty, Jane Cochcnour. John Miko Left to right—Mr. Harkins, Barbara Wilson. Ber- nard Martin, William Campbell. Margaret Laird SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President WILLIAM CAMPBELL Vice-President BERNARD MAR LIN' Secretary Treasurer Sponsor MARGARET LAIRD BARBARA WILSON MR. HARKINS 44 Sophomores Charles Anderson Joseph Arrington Stephen Asmonga Harry Gaudish Mary Ann Getsy Rose Marie Getsy Nancy Babbie Diane Baker Eileen Barrett Leroy Gil Hard Martin Griffith Ira liandlesnian Janet Black James Blasko Charles Buckner Richard Hann Judy Hickey Patricia Hueston Martha Burroughs William Campl ell Odell Cleveland Robert Humphreys John Jacavino Jewel Jackson William Connelly Margaret Cumberland Mary Lou Danaluk Joyce Jacobson Richard Janisin Lorraine Jones Estelle Davis Evelyn Davis Frances Deberson RoIhtI Kabo Judith Kanonik Evelyn King Dennis Dembrak Sylvia Drake Carolyn Elliott |nclith Kish George Kohut Andrew Kolesar Gerali.vs Ford Dorothy Frena Rosalee Gary Josephine Kostelnik Pauline Krista Willa Mae Kuhn 45 Sophomores Margaret Laird Elizabeth Lakatos Judith Larkins Carmen Muraca Patricia Mtird ak Thomas O'Brien Patricia Latzy Robert Lesnak Barbara Lipa George Opsitos Theodore Patsen Morris Pearlstein Onzalo Lovelace Arnold Lowe Sandra Macko Ruth Peters Ann Pinchuck Richard Popovich Daniel Magnes John Makuli Ronald Marchilena John Povazan Carol Pryle Betty Raeford Nancy Marrone Bernard Martin Emma Jean Martin John Riley Mary Ann Romanchtick Judith Rowell James Martin Shirley McCutcheon Maxine Mcllroy Loretta Saklosky Joseph Santiago Robert Santiago Jerome McKinney William McKinney Charles McLean John Servetnick Edward Shirokey Melvin Short Mabel McLemore Jack Miller Elizabeth Morris Bonnie Shuette Ronald Simko Richard Sims 46 Sophomores Patricia Slekar Ronald Slim hock Gerald Smith Marion Webb Janies Weems Regina Wensel Obee Smith Robert Spencer Barbara Spino Joyce Westbrooks Florence Williams Rose Mary Williams Gcorgean Storer Brenda Strong Geraldine Strothers Barbara Wilson Brenda Worthey Joseph Zuger Elaine Swayzer Andrea Timko Arlene Timko Junior Sophomore William Thomas Eleanor Townsend Carol Ulevich Eleanor Varga Phyllis Walker Ray Walker Rebecca Ward Robert Wargo Betty Watkins Susan Watson Audrey Weaver Harvey Webb Honor Roll Elayne Arrington Marlene Barrett Constance Bicsey Barbara Cannon Loretta Christ Evelyn Cochenour Donald Davis Catherine Doughert Fred Hunter Patricia Kelly Vincent Lutheran Morris Mazefsky Yvonne Me Wilson John Miko Yvonne Mosley Diane Murdzak Carol Murtha Richard Nicholls Donna Purcell Audrey Stephens Duane Swayzer Mary Grace Thomas Kathleen Townsend Honor Roll Charles Anderson Janet Black VVilliam Campbell Evelyn Davis Frances Deberson Mary Ann Getsy Richard Ha nil Judith Hickey Patricia Hueston Robert Kabo Evelyn King Thomas Kinney George Kohut Josephine Kostelnick Margaret Laird Barbara Lipa Onzalo Lovelace Arnold Lowe Bernard Martin Ruth Peters Mary Ann Romanchuck Edward Shirokey Barbara Spino Elaine Swayzer Eleanor Townsend Carol Ann Ulevich Eleanor Vargo Robert Wargo 47 Schwab Juniors Machine, Welding, Auto Mechanics Shops First row—Mr. Rogers, Robert Emro, Joseph Harkos. Voyd Woy. Jack Martin. Jack Parker, Francis Sipos Second row—James Strothers. Carl Kovacs. Albert Race. Armand Grctz, Joseph Schiavatn. Arthur Gibson. James Flanagan Third row—John Shea. Carl Meskanic. Theodore Sotak. Robert Buller. Arthur Durant, Roger Pratt, Albert Berringer, Richard Glenski Elet uic. Pattern, Both and Fender Shops First row, left to right—Mr. Gentile. Robert O’Leary. John Mizak. Arthur Overby. Edward Grieb. Kenneth Bytheway. James Halus Second row—Raymond Seiss. Richard Weber. Peter Prevosnak. Bernard Paskert, Dennis Prern, John Kuziak. Howard Schragl Third row—George Meskowski. Robert Covanough. George Finif. Bernard Grabowski. Joseph Zamborsky, George Monzak. Eugene Korbra 48 Schwab Sophomores Electric, Pattern, Hotly and Fender Shops First row, left to right—Mr. Mazzotti, Robert Palko. Robert Kovacs, Clement Leskanic, Thomas Muse, Frank Mastrilli. Ronald Awenowicz Second row—Gazel Del Grosso, Frank Koch. Michael Oiack, John Fingal. Luther Stahl, William Franks. Michael Kline Third row—James McWilliams. David Seibert, James Chalfant. John Bogacik, James Shaffer. Edward Maty Machine, Welding, Auto Mechanics Shops First row—Mrs. Lucas. Leroy Gray, Thomas Rohan. John Geczi. Christian Brandfass. Larry Stctar Second row—Walter Thomas, Clair Ford. Stephen Bell, George Cooper. Gerald Qualters. William Howe Third row—Bobby Williams. John Mouring. Ronald Shaffer. Raymond Jackson, Robert Fricke. Brian Weichelt 49 ACTI VITI ES 50 51 HOMESTEADER SPONSOR Words cannot express how grateful we are to you Miss Rolfe, for the guid- ance you have given us in the production of our annual. Without your understanding, your help, and your advice this yearbook would not have been possible. We are indeed indebted to you for all tbe assistance you have given us throughout the year. 52 HOMESTEADER STAFF The story of the Homesteader Staff does not change much from year to year except that the people who tell the story are always a new’ group. The editors of an annual feel like Alice in Wonderland. We are never quite sure what will happen next. We may be smothered by deadlines, starved by finan- cial malnutrition, or challenged to duels by misspelled names. We asked you for subscrip- tions; we begged you for them. The advertis- ing staff carried on a campaign against our business men for advertisements, and finally the deadlines were all met. It was a lot of w'ork and yet we enjoyed it. Editors JOYCE SH VRP KATHLEEN STRIPP Editorial Staff ANGELA BALUKAS JOSEPHINE KING BARBARA McKAY CHARLES DEMBRAK Art JOSEPH LADIK Sports JOSEPH BARDZIL Business Staff VIRGINIA CASEY MARY CUMBERLAND JEAN DOCHERTY ANGELINA MURACA BET T Y PITCHFORD DOROTHY SAROSI RITA SEC HYDIYYAH T AHA EDITH TITMUS Photography JAY MILLER Typists DONNA HARDING LOIS LIPTAK Sponsor MISS ROLFE First row, left to right—Angelina Muraca, Kathleen Stripp. Lois Liptak, Josephine King. Angela Balukas, Barbara McKay Second row—Miss Rolfe, Betty Pitchford. Virginia Casey. Dorothy Sarosi. Rita Sega, Edith Titmus. Hydiyyah Taha Third row—Jay Miller. Joyce Sharp, Mary Cumberland. Jean Docherty, Donna Harding, Joseph Bardzil, Joseph Ladik •Charles Dembrak—not in picture 53 Seated, left to right—Marion Hrenya. Mary Cumberland. Josephine King. Evelyn King. Vera Shumaker HI-STEADER The Hi-Steader is a stu- dent publication published monthly by the students under the guidance of its sponsors. Miss Flecker, Miss O’Leary, and Mrs. Gruber. The first issue made its ap- pearance over twenty years ago. First row. standing — Barbara McKay. Sheila Lencses. Lois Liptak. Angela Balukas. Barbara Ncmcsik. Marlene Lucas. Hydiyyah Taha. Marjorie Jenkins. Donna Harding Second row—Arlene Brand. Joan Tobias. Julia Humphreys. Kathleen Stripp. Miss Flecker. Jo- seph Bardzil. Miss O’Leary. Georgeannc Skriba. Nina Walker. Genevieve Ayoob. Ber- nice Williams. Marlene Barrett. John Chcrve- nak, Joyce Sharp STAFF Editor JOSEPHINE KING Assistant Editors ANGELA BALUKAS BARBARA NEMCSIK Art Editor Sports Editor Exchange Editor Business Manager JOSEPH LAI)IK JOSEPH BARDZIL MARLENE LUCAS JOYCE SHARP TYPISTS Left to right—Mary Ann Konieczki, Carol Ferry. Evelyn Sayko. Joan Tobias. Arlene Brand. Angelina Muraca. Julia Humphreys ARTISTS Jay Miller. Joseph Ladik. Dennis Dembrak, Yvonne Mosley, Virginia Casey 54 JUNIOR CLASS PLAY Almost Summer” Three Act Comedy Christopher Serger CAST Paul Jones Mrs. [ones Mr. Jones Junior Mary Jack Jane Mr. Smudgely Anna I .ilali Johnson Director Who goes on a cram session 11 is mother His lather The kid brother His sister Man's bov friend Paul’s girl friend The principal The maid In somebody’s past Don Davis Janice Patnik William Bonach Morris Ma .cfsk Genevieve Ayoob Joseph Beres Marlene Barrett Richard Nicholls Eleanor Starusko Catherine Dougherty Miss O’Leary First row. left to ri ht—Janice Patnik. Catherine Dougherty. Genevieve Ayoob. Marlene Barrett Second row—Miss O’Leary. Bernice Wasill. Elea nor Starusko. Mary Grace Thomas. Diane Murdzak Third row — Joseph Beres. Morris Mazefsky, Richard Nicholls, Donald Davis Stage Hands Left to n«ht—Mr. S. Sullivan. Fred Ycnkc, Ern- est Vadas. Edward Slomka Y-TEENS The Y-Teens are now engaged in helping the Building Campaign Fund of the Pitts- burgh Y.W.C.A. - Y.M.C.A. The goal of this campaign is 5 million dollars, and our Y- Tecns have pledged to raise $25 toward this goal. Bricks arc to be purchased at 50 cents each. Later in the season, the Y-Tcens will be launching an extensive money raising cam- paign of their own to send a delegate to the Y-Teen Summer Conference at Bethany, West Virginia. OFFICERS President Lynne Gyurisin Vice-President Fay Worthcy Secretary Yvonne Mosley Treasurer ..Margie Jenkins Program Chairman Yvonne McWilson Inter-Club Council Representative Geraldine Racford Y-Teens Seated, left to right—Judith Larkins. Francine Mosley. Emma Jean Martin. Marion Simmons. Fay Worthcy. Helen Frena. Yvonne Mc- Wilson, Yvonne Mosley Standing—Miss Mackenzie. Betty Raeford. Mil- dred Spidle. Betty Pitchford. Marjorie Jenkins. Erdine Jones. Beverly McIntosh. Audrey Leeming. Lynne Gyurisin. Joyce Clark. Phyllis Drummer. Barbara Cannon. Rose Frances Gil key, Brenda Strong. Geraldine Raeford HI-Y This is the school’s club for boys. It is a branch of the Y.M.C.A. with the purpose to influence Clean Sports, Clean Speech, Clean Scholarship, and Clean Living. This year, members of the Hi-Y, in co-operation with the Y-Tcens presented the Armistice Day Program. The club also entered the Hi-Y Basketball Tourney but was eliminated in the second round. OFFICERS President Joseph Bardzil Vice-President John Chervenak Secretary Jay Miller Treasurer Andrew Gets Sponsor Mr. Black HI-Y Seated, left to right—John Crowder. Dennis Westbrooks. Thomas Cos- grove. Ronald Carter. Theodore Al- bert. James McIIroy. Joseph Bard- zil. Lawrence Liminoff. Domenick Tutera. Fred Hann, Dennis Strong. Pcrcell Todd. John Magyar Standing — Joseph Esper. Ronald Sullivan. Jay Miller. John Martin. Mr. Black, William Cobbett. Mich- ael Churma. Robert Evancho. John Micenko, Louis Ruffing. John Rohr man, Donald Davis. James Muha Ronald Miller, Charles Dembrak. John Brancho. John Chervenak. Carl Brickner. Andrew Getsy Library Staff First row, left to right—Rose Marie Muse. Hydiy yah Taha, Carol Ferry, Kathleen Townsend Patricia Murdzak Second row—Dorothy Frena, Paulette Hicks Melva Arrington, Mary Ann Konieczki. Ar lcnc Brand. Faye Thomas Third row—Angelina Muraca. Julia Humph reys, Evelyn Sayko. Joan Tobias. Mrs. Fisher Rose Marie Simko, Jane Cochenour. Sheila Lencses. Ruth Peters LIBRARY STAFF The Library Staff is made up of students who volunteer for library work. In order to be a member of the staff, the student must maintain an average of C or better and do satisfactory work in the library. Staff members arc assigned to work during their library periods, before school, and at noon. The staff takes charge of the regular routine work of the library and assists Sirs. Fisher, the librar- ian, in other library duties. The service they render is invaluable and is greatly apprec- iated by the librarian and the school. SAFETY SQUAD Safety Squad Left to right — Mr. Conner. Fred Hann, Ronald Miller, William King. John Chervcnak, Richard Majorsky, Dennis Westbrooks 57 National Honor Society Left First row. seated, left to right—Mr. Conner. Mrs. Seyier. Joyce Sharp. Vera Shumaker. Esther Jones. Carol Ferry. Joseph Ladik. Arlene Brand Second row—Florence Kanczes. Clara Turocy (not seen). Jo- sephine King, Joan Tobias. Barbara McKay. Evelyn Sayko. Angela Balukas. Andrew Getsy. Kathleen Stripp. Robert Stuart, Joseph Bardzil, Paul Yonkowitz Right First row. seated, left to right—Barbara Nemcsik. Elayne Arrington. Iris Saunders. Lois Liptak. Mary Ann Konieczki. Angelina Muraca, Jane Cochenour Second row—Fred Hann. Albert Faith. Richard Nicholls. Ray- mond Yenavich. John Miko. Patricia Kelly (not seen), Pete Prevosnak. Marlene Barrett. Charles Dembrak, Donna Purcell. Constance Bicsey First Semester Top. left to right—Arlene Brand. Joan Tobias, Esther Jones. Florence Kanczes. Joseph Sea- bora, Clara Turocy. Carol Ferry. Robert Stuart Bottom—Joseph Ladik. Vera Shumaker. Joseph Bardzil. Joyce Sharp. Barbara McKay. Jo- sephine King. Angela Balukas. Evelyn Sayko NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY On March 9, 1950 a group of students possessing the qualities of Leadership, Scholar- ship, Character, and Service, was pledged to the Athena Chapter of the National Honor Society. This honor has been awarded to succeeding students of the same caliber, semi- annually, since that first induction ceremony. The Society has sponsored several activities. Its Handbook for new students was revised and produced by the Society for the coming year. First Semester OFFICERS President Josephine King Vice-President Vera Shumaker Secretary Evelyn Sayko rreasurei Mr. Connei Sponsor Mrs. Seyier Second Semester OFFICI KS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor Joseph Ladik Angela Balukas Arlene Brand Mr. Conner Mrs. Seyier Student Council Top to bottom, left to right—John Chervenak. Edward Vamos. Joseph Santiago. Donald Da- vis. William Campbell. George Kohut. Joseph Ladik. Mr. Conner. Richard Majorsky. Jane Cochcnour. Rose Marie Gctsy, Ernest Vadas, Donna Purcell. Eleanor Townsend. John Miko. Joseph Bardzil STUDENT COUNCIL T'lie Student Council is the school’s govern- ing body. It is made up generally of home- room presidents with Mr. Conner as sponsor, and it acts as an advisory agency in helping the school and its students with current prob- lems. The Christmas Collection of $180 to the PENNSYLVANIA Si MOOT FOR THE BLIND and $50 to MUSCULAR DYS- OFFICERS President JOSEPH BARDZII Vice President DONN K Pt R E i I Secretary ELEANOR TOWNSEND Sponsoi MR. CONNI i 'TROPHY, was the outstanding project of this organization this year. Schwab Student Council First row. left to right — Donald Scholak. Rocco Panaiia. Robert Stuart. Paul Yonkowitz. Albert Faith Second row—Roger Pratt. Albert Ber- ringer. John Mizak, Richard Web- er. Kenneth Bytheway Third row—James Schaeffer. Chris- tian Brandfass. John Fingal, George Cooper. Calvin Cleveland Fourth row Jack Myers. Anthony Zeive. Paul Ballog, Emory Molnar. Luther Stahl Fifth row—Mr. Audley Davies. Mr. J. Gentile. Mr. T. Jenkins, Mr. C. Miller. Mr. Stein FRENCH CLUB First row. left to right—Johanna Simko. Diane Murdzak. Rose Frances Gilkey. Betty Harkless. Carol Black. Patricia Plummer, Eleanor Starusko. Marlene McKinney. Paulette Hicks. Francine Mos- Icy. Marion Simmons. Areatha Manigault. John Magyar. Yvonne McWilson. Beverly McIntosh. Yvonne Mosley. Marlene Lucas. Domenick Tutcra, William Bonach. Joseph Bcres Second row—Miss O’Leary. James Muha. Donald Morton. Gerald Ford. Thomas Gilmer. Dennis Westbrooks. Ronald Blount. Dennis Strong. John Marsden. Andrew Macko. Bernard Granattre. Francis Cherwak. John Zupetic. Joseph Murphy. Kenneth Batts. Jack Raley. Frank Batts. Gary Jenkins. Perccll Todd. Iris Saunders. Josephine King. Charles Dembrak, Lynn Holmes. Marion Seitz. Lynne Gyruisin Third row—Ronald Sullivan. Fred Hann, Richard Ferer, Thomas Briggs. Ernestine Brown. Jane Jefferson. James Clark. Duane Swayzer, Raymond Brancho. William Billec. Ronald Kozak. Lawrence Linunoff. Carl Ogden. Edward Slomka. John Crowder, John Hammell. John Brancho. William King. James Mcllroy. Robert Birch. Joseph Ladik. Gladys McCluster, Virginia Gaters. Alice Hoffman. Verna Bluefort, Rose Ann Mooreficld Fourth row—Joseph Bardzil. Charles Martin. Thomas Soyke. Richard Sotak. Paul Katilius. Robert T Lucas. Paul Duffy. Vernon Owens. Charles Buckner. Robert E. Lucas, Richard Majorsky. Theodore Albert. Michael Churma, John Martin. Joseph Esper. Joseph Ruscak. Louis Ruffing. Ronald Miller. Thomas Sessions, Edward Vamos. Leo Wisniewski. Carl Brickner. John Rohrman Seated, left to right—Hydiyyah Taha. Donna Harding. Sue Adams. Marlene Lucas. Iris Saunders. Rita Pishinsky, Florita Mangan. Sara Adlington, Gerald Sable. Ronald Kozak. Charles Dem- brak. John Chervcnak Standing—Esther Kozar, Angelina Muraca. Janice Fletcher. Arlene Brand. Mary Ann Konieczki. Joan Tobias. Bernice Williams. Melva Arlington. Mary Ann Wozar. Ernestine Brown. Phyllis Jones. Barbara Netncsik. Nina Walker. Virginia Casey, Helen Mondock. Mary Cumberland. Nadine Markoff. Joanne Hrosik, Beverly McIntosh. Patricia Daerr. Kenneth Batts. John Crowder. Robert E. Lucas. John Martin. William King, William Cobbett, Mr. Chuba DRIVER EDUCATION First row, left to right—Andrew Kole- sar. Ronald Blount. James Clark. Percell Todd. Bert Ogden, Dennis Westbrooks. John Zupetic, Joseph Murphy. Ronald Sullivan. Addison Jacques Second row—Charles Buckner. Eu- gene Zameska. Richard Sims, Carl Ogden. Lawrence Liminoff. Daniel Hafenbrack. Richard Majorsky, Jo- seph Esper. David Lucas MALE CHOIR As ever, the Male Choir was mostly com- posed of boys who could find a free moment here and there to give for rehearsals whenever called. Although the Male Choir is a sche- duled group, to meet twice a week, often many boys cannot make rehearsals at that particular time. CHEERLEADERS The Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores are represented in the ten cheerleaders who are selected by a faculty sponsor on the basis of their co-ordination, co-operation, reliability, enthusiasm, and an ability to uphold good sportsmanship regardless of circumstances. Cheerleaders conduct pep assemblies and are expected to attend all football and basketball games. Seniors—Donna Harding, Charlotte Fonos, Vera Shumaker Juniors—Loretta Christ, Carol Murtha, Janice Patnik, Mary Grace Thomas Sophomores—Bonnie Shuctte, Barbara Spino. Georgean Storer Sponsor—Mrs. Owens Front row, left to right—Carol Mur- tha, Vera Shumaker. Loretta Christ. Donna Harding. Georgean Storer. Charlotte Fonos. Mary Grace Thomas Standing — Bonnie Shuette, Barbara Spino. Janice Patnik BAND The Band, as everyone knows, is a year- round activity. This year, in particular, found the group even more active than usual. With the addition of the Steelerettes, the organiza- tion had a very successful football season, and did itself proud in parades as well as in assemblies. To be more specific, the Band and the Steelerettes as a marching unit participated in over IS events. The addition of the Steelerettes activities with the Band at basket- ball games, added another dozen or so ap- pearances to their working year. Then, too, the concert and assembly programs as well as the work done in association with the drama department productions all add up to a pro- ductive year. However, sandwiched in with the working activities was a parallel program of activities with nothing but pleasure involved. This year, the organization was given the benefit of a party and a banquet to say nothing of the presentation for the first time, of sweaters to the senior members. Working behind the scenes was the newly organized Band Booster's Club, composed of parents for the most part, who, decidedly, made every effort to assist the students, director, and school administrators in making Homestead’s Band a worthy addi- tion to the community. First row. left to right—Yvonne Mosley. Mary Ann Roman- chuck. Willa Mae Kuhn. Filcen Barrett. Mildred Robinson. Patricia Kelly. Iris Saunders, Angela Balukas Second row—Lorraine Jones, John Magyar, Lavonne Williams Third row—Wayne Prusina. John Riley. Robert Kabo. Richard Roberts. George Opsitos, Bert Ogden. Thomas Gilmer. Samuel Holmes ‘ 11 | CONCERT, APRIL 13, 1956 Band Alda Overture Eighteenth Century Drawing Room Beautiful Colorado—Soloist Ronald Miller Business in Bd Peter Pan We Must Be Vigilant I a I i iestina Bright Eyes—Trumpet Trio Wayne Lucas, Thomas Long, John Miko Blue Mist Sarabande Gavatte Skyscraper Sophomore —Isle of Capri —Little French Clock —Bless the Lord O My Soul Senior —When Children Pray —Ich Lieb Diche Male —Sanctus All Girls —Orchids In the Moonlight —Wonderful Guy —O Bone Jesu Mixed Choir —Make Believe -All My Love —A Mighty Fortress Choirs Dwight McCaughey Raymond Scott Joseph DeLuca fames Handlon Robert Powers Steelerettes Majorettes Walter Alan Finlayson Eric Osterling Arcangelo Corelli Donald Phillips Will Grosz Richard Kountz Ippolitof-Ivanof Beatrice Fenner Edward Grieg Charles Gounod Vincent Youman Rodgers-Hannnerstein Jerome Kern Parish-Durand Martin Luther First row, left to right—Joyce Jacobson. Elizabeth Lakatos. Charlene Reed. Carol LJIevich, Arlene Timko. I aye Worthey. Patricia Latzy. Evelyn Davis. Mary Ann Anlauf. Marilyn Stuart Second row—Jane Jefferson. Domenick Tutera. Dennis Strong, Ronald Miller. Dennis Westbrooks. Jean Docherty. Marjorie Jenkins. Andrea Timko Third row—Addison Jacques. Joseph I adik, David Lucas. Joseph Ruscak. I homas Long, Charles Buckner. Jack Miller. Richard Hann. Michael Pesta. Edward Maxwell. Carl Ogden. David Hasch. Wayne Lucas, Leroy Gilliard. John Miko. Robert Humphreys First row, left to right—Nancy Marrone. Betty Raeford, Carolyn Elliott. Judith Larkins. Nancy Babbie. Gcor- gean Storer. Judith Rowell. Recnc McGrew, Mary Ann Getsy, Evelyn Davis. Josephine Kostelnik. Judith Hickey, Margaret Laird. Sandra Macko, Patricia Murdzak, Joyce Westbrooks. Phyllis Walker. Rose Getsy. Eileen Barrett. Evelyn King Second row—Janice Toth. Marion Webb, Florence Williams. Rebecca Ward. Shirley McCutcheon. Diane Baker. Elizabeth Lakatos. Carol Pryle, Ruth Peters. Loretta Saklosky. Susan Watson. Barbara Wilson. Carol Ulevich. Brenda Strong, Frances Deberson. Rosalee Gary, Patricia Slekar, Eleanor Varga. Jacqueline Smith. Brenda Worthey. Barbara Spino. Bonnie Shuctte SOPHOMORE GIRLS’ CHOIR Some forty strong, these girls were as active as a beginning group can be. They willingly gave up many lunch hours so that their voices would blend well with the Senior Choir. As a young choir without previous training, they showed a willingness to learn quickly and well. 64 First row, left to right—Jean Higgs, Marion Simmons. Laurel Brinkcr, Barbara Cannon. Mary Grace Thomas. Mary Ann Anlauf. Janice Patnik. Dorothy Sarosi. Rita Sega. Loretta Randolph. Arlene Harris. Esther Kozar. Rose Moorefield. Beverly McIntosh. Rita Hofmeister. Yvonne McWilson, Marilyn Stuart. Betty Harkless. Jean McGuire. Melva Arrington. Kathleen Townsend Second row—Jane Jefferson. Jane Cochenour, Marlene Lucas. Thelma Chance. Francine Mosely. Florence Kanczes, Marjorie Jenkins. Carol Black. Rose Gilkey. Mary Jean Harpish, Phyllis Michaels. Dorothy Balias. Carol Loutsenhizer. Valerie Gary. Rose Marie Thomas, Elizabeth Bich, Audrey Leeming, Donna Harding, Carol Ferry, Rose Marie Miskovich. Geraldine Raeford Third row—Paulette Hicks. Eleanor Ford. Genevieve Ayoob. Marlene McKinney. Audrey Stephens. DeLois Hunter. Charna Dulin. Janice Fletcher. Esther Jones, Julia Humphreys. Mary Ann Komeczki, Arlene Brand. Betty Pitchford. Alma Rue Carol Murtha. Catherine Dougherty. Fay Worthey. Josephine King. Nadine Markoff. Barbara Kalupanov. Joyce Clark. Diane Murdzak. Erdine Jones SENIOR GIRLS’ CHOIR This group did its yearly chore of supplying c horal music within the school and in outside activities as well. Combined with the Sophomore Choir, there are some one hundred girls who work hard to make the concert season a success. These girls have found that experience mixed with the newness of others often provide for some well-done performance. 65 First row—Esther Jones Second row, left to right—Virginia O’Leary. Constance Bicsey. Donna Purcell. Marlene Lucas Third row—Mary Jean Cumberland. Bernadette Saklosky. Marlene Bar- rett. Florence Kanczes. Genevieve Ayoob MAJORETTES I he Majorettes not only t arry the over-laden schedule of the band but must also put mam hours into perfecting their own technitjues. I he past year has shown the marked ability of these girls in correlating their own activities with those of the Steelerettes and the Hand. Esther Jones, the head majorette, did ex- ceedingly well in directing and overseeing the maneuvers and formations of over one hun- dred and twenty-five active marchers and players. Congratulations to her. COLOR GUARD I his unit of the band represents the school during football season and at various parades throughout the year. Under the direction of their captain, Donna Homot, the girls practice diligently to perfect their drills. Their main objective is preciseness and exactness. Con- gratulations to this group on a job well done. Left to right—Eleanor Townsend. Mary Ann Getsy. Maxine Mcllroy. Donna Homot 66 STEELERETTES The Steelerettcs deserve more than ordinary praise for having organized so quickly and efficiently after a late start. They did in a few weeks what many groups master in a year, and were well received by tlie school and the community. These girls hope to be even better as time and experience will allow. First row. left to right—Patricia Murdzak. Betty Harkless. Patricia Hueston. Dorothy Balias. Jean McGuire. Esther Kozar. Josephine Kostelnik. Kathleen Townsend Second row—Margaret Laird. Jean Craig. Carol Black. Rose Marie Muse. Barbara Slater. Barbara Hardington. Carol Loutsenhizer. Thelma Chance. Jacqueline Smith. Judith Rowell Third row—Lois Twyman. Ruth Peters. Judith Hickey. Janet Wingard. Brenda Strong. Barbara Wilson. Barbara Kalupanov. Rose Marie Thomas. Patricia Slekar. Phyllis Michaels Fourth row—Jane Cochenour, Marlene McKinney, Marion Seitz. Eleanor Varga. Loretta Saklosky. Carol Prylc, Eleanor Staruska. Susan Watson. Catherine Dougherty. Dor- othy Borsch 67 Schwab Junior Class Officers Electric Shop Auto Shop Electric Shop Machine Shop Woodwork Shop Welding Shop 68 Schwab Dance Junior-Senior Prom 1955 Schwab Dance Junior-Senior Prom 1955 69 Schwab Dance SPORTS 70 71 ✓ First row. left to right—Ronald Sullivan (mgr.). Edward Vamos. Donald Davis. Stephen Asmonga. Frank Batts. Dennis Stanhoff, Gerald Ford. Joseph Santiago. William Campbell, Joseph Bardzil (mgr.) Second row—Carl Brickner (mgr). Robert L. Williams, Daniel Magnes, Bernard Martin. Bernard Granatire. Robert Stuart, Francis Cherwak. Andrew Macko. Joseph Murphy. Carmen Muraca. James Muha (mgr.) Third row—Mr. Chuba. John Rohrman. James Martin. William Connelly, Calvin Cleveland. Charles McLean. Ray Yenavich, Joseph Zuger. Ronald Slinchock, Mr. Sullivan Fourth row—James Weems. Joseph Esper. John Makuh. Horton Hargrove, Edward Hawkins, Thomas Briggs, John Hammcll. John Martin. Charles Scales FOOTBALL RECORD Homestead 20 Mt. Lebanon 14 Homestead 6 Braddock 8 Homestead 6 Wilmerding 12 Homestead 7 Scott 7 Homestead 26 Swissvale 12 Homestead 32 Brentwood 0 Homestead 26 Burgettstown 12 Homestead 20 Canonsburg 7 1 lomestead 25 Tarentum 12 168 84 The Steelers out scored their opponents on an average basis 18.0 to 9.3. No team had the privilege of blanking the Blue and Gold or scoring more than 14 points against the amaz- ing line of Weems, Martin, Hammell, Rohr- man, Cherwak, Hawkins, Esper, Batts, and Yenavich. Football Award For the third season in succession a member of the Homestead High Football squad was selected for the Thom Me An Gold Shoe award. This year it went to Charles Scales. The award is based not only on playing ability, but for outstanding qualities in sportsman- ship, team play, and leadership. Congratulations Charles! Good luck in the future work of your choice. 72 THE 1955 FOOTBALL STORY The Homestead Steelers began their 1955 football season on August 18. This year as in the past the team attended Camp Kon-o-Kwec near Zelienople. I'he season got off to an exciting, fast moving start. It banged open with a roar from the Little Steelers.” With the outstanding first game performance of quarterback Joseph Zuger and fullback Charles Scales and crashing line play by the forward wall, they produced an upset victory over the highly ranked Ml. Lebanon Mounties. I'he score was 20 to 14, with Scales scoring all of the touch- downs. The season which came to a close November 4, found the Blue and Gold supporting a record of six victories, only two defeats and one tie. A highly inspired Steeler team crashed next, with last year’s Class “A win- ners, Braddock. The team, however, bowed meekly but bravely to the Braddock eleven, who edged the Steelers by the margin of a safety, 8 to 6. A penalty in the late stages of the game nullified a Homestead score, which meant the differ- ence in the game; and which might have brought the Steelers into Class “A com- petition. With one heartbreak in their minds the Blue and Gold added another by losing the following ball game to Wilmerding 12 to 6. The Steelers with their scars of war embattled “AA” Scott. Another sword pierced the much improved Steeler’s hearts. The game ended in a 7 to 7 tie, finding the ball inches short of a Steeler score as the final whistle blew. The “Little Steelers” took the heartbreaks in stride, opening up with all their power to win their final six games. I'he Blue and Gold defeated Swissvale 26 to 12, their first victory since the downfall of Mt. Lebanon. I'he team then polished oft Brentwood 32 to 0. Driven on by the inspiring play of Esper, Martin, Scales, Macko, Batts, Ford and Zuger, along with rugged lineplay. the Steelers knocked off highly polished Burgettstown by a 26 to 12 margin. Continuing their season’s grind, the “Little Steelers” bounced the Canons- burg Gunners 20 to 7, with fine passing on the part of Zuger and excellent pass receiving by Esper and Batts. The final game of the year found the Steelers crushing Tarentum High in their mighty little hands. Charles “Horse Scales added three more touchdowns to his list, the opening one a run of 49 yards the first time the Blue and Gold had the ball. Joseph Zuger scored the final touchdown, sneaking over from the one yard line. This touchdown climaxed a fine football season at Homestead, one that shall not be forgotten by the students or players. The following seniors ended their football careers at Homestead this year. They are Charles Scales and John Martin, who co-captained the team this year, Joseph Esper, Joseph Murphy, Frank Batts, Edward Hawkins, Raymond Yena- vich, and Robert Stuart. Chuck Scales was awarded the Thom McAn (fold Shoe” trophy for his outstanding performance on the field of play. It was the third consecutive year that a Homestead athlete has won the award. In 1951 Gerald Weisen won it and last year it was awarded to William Kaliden. Scales also led the Steeler scoring parade with 104 points, including sixteen touchdowns and eight points after touchdown. 73 First row, left to n ht—Jack Raley. Donald Mackey. Kenneth Batts. Frank Batts. Mr. Stephens Second row—Lawrence Limonoff, Harold Gordon. Ray Yenavich. Gary Jenkins. Mr. Davies Third row—Calvin Cleveland, John Martin, Andrew Macko. Joseph Bardzil. Mr. Chuba BASKETBALL RECORD Homestead 43 Ford City 34 Homestead 39 Braddock 30 Homestead 53 Charleroi 45 Homestead 71 Turtle Creek 53 Homestead 40 Monongahela 36 Homestead 65 Tarentum 59 Homestead 55 North Catholic 59 Homestead 67 Irwin 54 Homestead 65 Monaca 43 •Homestead 58 Elizabeth 42 •Homestead 66 Duquesne 62 •Homestead 58 Clairton 69 •Homestead 57 Munhall 34 •Homestead 55 McKeesport 65 •Homestead 56 Glass port 70 Homestead 55 Baldwin 51 •Homestead 52 Elizabeth 30 •Homestead 56 Duquesne 58 •Homestead 60 Clairton 50 •Homestead 57 Munhall 51 •Homestead 66 McKeesport 72 •Homestead 64 Glassport 65 74 •League Games VARSITY BASKETBALL, 1955-56 The 1955-56 season of the Homestead Varsity Basketball team proved success- lid. Wth the resignation of “Chick” Davies as head coach, a dark cloud was left hanging over that position and the future of Homestead. However, we found a silver lining in that cloud, a fine new coach, “Brud” Stephens. His hoopsters won all but one non-league contest and finished even in the win and loss column of Section Six. The Steelers opened their season with Ford City. The Glassers led the entire first half, but in the third cpiarter the game became deadlocked in a 25-25 tie; from there the Steelers fought their way to a 43-34 victory. Continued success followed in the next five non-league tilts, with Homestead posting victories over Braddock, Charleroi, Turtle Creek, Monongahela, and Tarentum. Following the game with Tarentum, North Catholic blew the Steelers off their feet with a 59-55 upset. As usual Hal Gordon netted 18 but was out- pointed by Brown of North, who tallied 21. The Steelers bounced back to the comeback trail by dropping Irwin fi7-54 and trouncing Monaca 65-43 to round out their pre-season schedule. Opening Section Six the Homestead Steelers knocked off the Elizabeth Warriors 58-42 and tripped the high flying Duquesne Dukes in an overtime 66-62. The latter game showed the courage, determination and fight of the “Little Steelers. Trailing 15-12 at the end of the first quarter and 25-18 at half time the Steelers came tip with a brilliant third quarter spurt that outscored the Dukes 24-18, and continuing to dominate the play, picked up the one point advantage held by Duquesne, tying the score 58 all at the end of regulation time. Accurate foul shooting in the three minute overtime contributed to the victory as they netted 8 to the Dukes 4. Little Don Mackey zipped in 20 markers to lead the Steeler scoring. The Clairton Bears snapped the Steelers off their haunches handing them their first sectional defeat 69-58. The Blue and Gold went on to rout Munhall 57-34. but dropped another to the McKeesport Tigers 65-55, Glenn Shamplc hitting with deadly accuracy throughout the game to score 29 and Don Mackey was able to push through 23. Then again the roof fell in on the Steelers in their last game of the first half as Glassport polished them off 70-56. Homestead nipped Baldwin in a non-league scheduled game 55-51 and opened up the second half of Section Six in much the same way as the first by winning from Elizabeth 52-30. The “Little Steelers” lost their next game at Duquesne 58-56 in a much disputed final ten seconds. They fought back to trip Clairton 60-50 and to take the District title by edging the Munhall Indians 57-51. In the last two games of the season their opponents got the better of them as McKeesport won 72-66 and Glassport forcing out a 65-64 margin. The Homestead Steelers 15 and 7 record was nothing to be ashamed of in a “tough” Section Six. For as little as they were they possessed those things which alter and illuminate a fine, well-coached basketball team. Playing their last game in a blue anti gold varsity uniform were Harold Gor- don, John Martin, Vernon Owens, the Batts boys, Kenny and Frank, Gary Jen- kins, and Ray Yenavich. 75 liaskcthall (loaches Left to right—Mr. L. E. Sullivan. Mr. Robert Stephen?.. Mr. Audley Davies. Mr. Joseph Chuba RESERVE BASKETBALL SEASON RECORD Homestead 39 Ford City 44 Homestead 21 Braddock 31 Homestead 35 Charleroi 24 Homestead 32 Turtle Creek 18 Homestead 43 Monongahela 21 Homestead 46 Tarentum 34 Homestead 41 North Catholic 42 Homestead 44 Irwin 45 Homestead 43 Monaca 24 Homestead 47 Elizabeth 31 Homestead 45 Duquesne 29 Homestead 36 Clairton 54 Homestead 28 Munhall 21 Homestead 46 McKeesport 49 Homestead 43 Glass port 29 Homestead 48 Baldwin 26 Homestead 42 Elizabeth 32 Homestead 41 Duquesne 53 Homestead 43 Clairton 30 Homestead 51 Munhall 53 Homestead 36 McKeesport 51 Homestead 33 Glassport 34 76 RESERVE BASKETBALL Reserve Team T his year’s Reserve team composed entirely of sophomores and coached by Mr. Larry Sullivan posted a 12 and 10 record. Three of the ten defeats were by the margin of one point. These boys, who played the prelimin- ary games, were the foundation of high spirits and enthusiasm that held the Varsity together. Firs row. loft to right—Richard Janisin. Stephen Asmonga. Daniel Magnus. Bernard Martin. Andrew Kolesar, Joseph Santiago Second row—James Martin. John Makuh. Richard Sims. William Connelly. George Kohut. Joseph Zuger Third row—James Muha. Jack Miller. Robert Wargo. Donald Davis. Mr. L. Sullivan 77 First row, left to right—John Rohrman, Francis Cherwak, John Martin, Joseph Zuger, Lawrence Limonoff Second row—Donald Mackey. Daniel Magnes, John Makuh. Stephen Asmonga. William King. James Muha Third row—Dennis Stanhoff. Gerald Smith. Carmen Muraca. Robert Wargo, David Lucas, Joseph Bardzil Fourth row—Theodore Patsen, William Connelly. William Campbell, Richard Sims. Robert Santiago, Mr. V. J. Sullivan VOLLEYBALL The volleyball team coached by Mr. V. J. Sullivan was dethroned as W.P.I.A.L. and State Champions; however the team still fin- ished the season successfully with an exciting climax. The Steelers opened their season at Mun- hall and did so a bit shakey to lose their first match 10-15, 15-10, and 10-15. Settling down the “Champs” found themselves victorious in their next four home matches, having felled Peabody, Glassport, Munhall, and Monaco consecutively. Before going to Braddock in defense of their title, the Blue and Gold lost two more matches to Peabody and Glassport on their opponents’ floor. This year found more students than ever attending the Steeler home matches; with this in mind the boys on the Homestead Squad went into every match knowing that they were backed 100 percent win, lose, or draw. At Braddock Junior High School on March 23, our Steelers played their 9:40 scheduled match at 11:00 A.M. They started out and finished in true championship style by ousting Charleroi 15-2 and 15-8. As knights in shining armor. Homestead met head on with a tough Coraopolis team but managed to stay on top by eliminating them 15-13, 5-15, and 15-13. For a minute things began to look like the past two years, another championship in sight. Going into the semi-final round with Mones- sen all hope of such a thought was demolished as the Steelers bowed their heads in defeat, not budging under the terrific pressure and fighting to the last. Congratulations for a fine all-around per- formance and a successful season, however you did not win the titles you did in the past two years, it is still proper to call this “never say die” team “Champs” as truly they and their coach are. HOMESTEAD SEASON RECORD Munhall 10-15, 15-10, 10-15 Peabody 15-10, 15-4 Glassport 15-4, 11-15, 15-12 Munhall 15-6, 11-15, 15-5 Monaca 15-9, 15-3 Peabody 7-15, 1-15 Glassport 13-15, 13-15 W.P.I.A.L. TOURNEY Charleroi 15-2, 15-8 Coraopolis 15-13, 5-15, 15-13 Monessen 10-15, 2-15 78 Aerial View of “A” Field Cumberland W. Posey Field House 79 As We Remember the Fall 80 As We Remember Basketball Season 81 Prophecy 1966 The Rocketship HHS, was preparing to depart to Neptune. 1 was told that this was the first rocketship to be sent to Neptune and that the members on board were hand-picked. They searched many long months for their crew and by a strange coincidence they had selected the 1956 graduating class of Homestead Senior High- As I rode up to the entrance of the rocket- ship in the vacuum elevator. 1 met the pilots of the HHS. I.EO WISNIEWSKI. |OHN RECKTOSH, EDWARD SLOMKA, [AMES BRENNAN, DON BROWN, and RON NY BLOUNT. They assured me that this trip would be a safe one. While walking down the corridor. 1 was given a schedule of the trip by EDITH TITMUS, chief Rocket Hostess. Glancing down at my Evanru watch, made by ROB- ERT EVANCHO and JOE RUSCAK, I saw it was time for the fashion show. I went to the brightly decorated room, which was designed by the L. L. L. Company, whose partners were ROBERT E. LUCAS, ROBERT T. LUCAS, and WAYNE LUCAS. I saw GEORGEANNE SC RIBA, ELEANOR FORD, BARBARA WARD, and FAY WORTHEY, the models wearing the crea- tions of GERALDINE RAEFORD, who was prophesying the fashions for 1967. Sitting in the front row were the fashion buyers, KATH- LEEN STRIPE and VERA SHUMAKER of the King Department Stores where BILL KING was the proprietor. FRED YENKE, the photographer for Albert’s Fashion World Magazine, which is operated by TEI) AL- BERT, was taking pictures of the affair. I had a little lime before taking off so I ambled into the beauty parlor, jointlv owned bv CHARLOTTE FONOS, ANNA MARIE ISAACS, FAYE THOMAS, and NINA WALKER. All the beauticians were busy with their customers, who were MARY ANN WO- ZAR, CAROL LOUTSENH1ZER. JOANNE HROSIK, and HELEN MONDOCK who were secretaries of that famous contractor, JIM CI.OONAN. I walked up to the second floor in the rocketship. There were strange sounds eman- ating from the rooms. Then I saw a sign on which was written RICHARD MAJORSKY Enterprises. This floor I discovered was a rehearsal ground for entertainers. I started my self-conducted tour by opening one door. I heard a vocal quartet, none other than JOE MURPHY, GARY JENKINS, VERNON OWENS, and CHARLES SCALES. These men formed the top ranking quartet in the world. I walked into the next room and saw THOMAS LONG leading his all girl orches- tra. CAROL FERRY playing the drums; MARGIE JEN KINS the guitar; CHARLENE REED the (lute and the piccolo; MILDRED SPIDLE the harp; JEAN DOCHERTY the clarinet; and JANE JEFFERSON the French horn. FLO KANCZES was his private secre- tary. In the next room JOYCE CLARK was singing a popular song “I Found My Love In Mars” written by BERT OGDEN. In the last compartment THOMAS COSGROVE and MIKE CHURMA were practicing their acro- batic act. On the third floor I bumped into the cham- pion swimmer MARILYN STUART. She directed me to the telephone office. Inside were the operators PAT DAERR, CAROL FI RNIV L. U R JEAN II RPISH, and RITA PISHINSKY. They put through my call to my boss CHUCK DEMBRAK of the Dembrak World Telegram. I told him about the rocketship and that I was going to be a little late coming back to the office. I stepped out into the corridor and saw Rocket Hostess, ROSE MISKOVICH, talking to the furniture designers ARABELLA AIRMAN and SARA ADLINGTON about the trip and on this floor was located the medical center. Coming closer I could see who greeted me as a long lost friend. Dr. JOE BARDZIL. He intro- duced me to nurses, VIRGINIA ADAMS. MELVA ARRINGTON. MARLENE LU- CAS, ERNESTINE BROWN, and JOANNE RAN NIG AN. The X-rav technician was IRIS SAUNDERS and SHEILA LENCSES was the doctor’s secretary. FLORITA MANGAN, the hair stylist, was being treated for a sore throat. CARL BRICKNER, the floor walker, told me where to find the business offices of the ship. It was on the fourth floor. In the accounting department GRACE ASBURY, VIRGINIA CASEY, and MARCIA BELL, the comptometer operators were busy at their machines. EVELYN SAYKO, the head secretary, was commending CLARA TUR- 82 Prophecy 1966 OCY and ARLENE BRAND for their excel- lent work. The engineers for this trip were in the adjoining room. The Civil Engineers, JOHN BRANCHO, and FRED HANN were discussing plans for Neptune. The Electronic Engineers, BILL BILLEC, BOB BIRCH, RON MILLER, and ERNIE VADAS were busily working over their blueprints. The Chemical Engineers, JOHN CHERVANAK and JOE LAD IK, were experimenting in the lab of the ship. GERALD SABLE, the busi- ness manager of the trip told me that on the fifth Hoor I could find some very interesting people. Rocket Hostess, BEVERLY McINTOSH, welcomed me. I saw ANGIE MURACA, JOAN TOBIAS, and MARY ANN KONIE- CZKI, the famous business executives. DAN HAFEN BRACK, the famous speech maker joined the group. Admiral GEORGE LLOYD of the Navy walked into the room. WILLIAM COBBETT, the famous lawyer, was discussing the case with his secretary LOIS LIPTAK. She has advised him on many of his cases. SUE ADAMS was talking to a man, whose first name was Tom, about their future home. KEN BATTS, an insurance executive, was trying to sell FRANK BATTS, the great athlete, a policy. As I walked further down the corridor I saw LOUIS RUFFING, the men’s fashion designer, talking to MONEY MICENKO, the head of the U. S. Mint. MARGIE WALTERS and JANET WINS- LOW, the directors of U. S. Women’s Service, were discussing new plans. I saw JAY MIL- LER, the amiable real estate salesman, trying to sell DOM TUTERA and RON SULLI- VAN land on Neptune. DENNIS WEST- BROOKS and JOHN ZUPETIC were sitting in the lounge, talking about old naval experi- ences. All of these people turned out to be most interesting. On the sixth and last floor I was destined to meet even more interesting people. VIC DALESANDRY, the sports car maker, was talking to ANDY GETSY about buying an Esper Sports Car, designed by JOE ESPER. I opened the door of the designing department and saw RON CARTER, the great industrial artist, drawing wonderful plans for the future. PERCELL TODD, the modern architect, was pouring over a plan for a modern city. I left these men and continued my walk. KATHERINE CHARLES and ERDINE JONES were reading books written by FRANCINE MOSLEY, which were about life on Neptune. JOHN MARTIN, the world famous personality, was talking to MIKE PESTA, the physicist, about his prospects for the future. CHARNA DULIN, the home economist, was talking to ESTHER KOZAR and NADINE MARKOFF, the food spec- ialists, about the type of cooking that will have to be done on Neptune. DOROTHY BALLAS, BETTY PITCHFORD, and DOR OTHY SAROSI were having a game of Scrab- ble to pass the time away. JOHN CROWDER and RON KOZAK, principals, were talking about school. JEAN IE CUMBERLAND, DONNA HARDING, and ESTHER JONES, the interior decorators of the rocketship, were explaining their work to BONNIE PHARES and BERNICE WILLIAMS, who were acting as consultants. HYDIYYAH TAHA and JAN- ICE' FLETCHER, the famous society women were talking to PHYLLIS JONES and De- l.OIS HUNTER, about their last social event. BETSY VEHEC, the actress, was listening to a recorded play. JAMES McILROY, the president of Isaly’s, was talking to BARB NEMSCIK and SARA PRICE about their future in the company. JUDY HUMPHREYS and CAROL E'ERER were looking out of the port hole. In one of the corners SAM HOLMES was practicing his tuba. I was just about to get off the rocketship, when it blasted off. We were a couple of weeks in space before we spotted Neptune. As we were coming in for a landing we saw five figures waving to us. When we got off the ship we were greeted by JOYCE SHARP, RITA SEGA. JO KING, BARBARA JEAN McKAY and ANGIE BALUKAS. These wom- en had thrown together their own little space ship and due to conditions beyond their con- trol they missed Pittsburgh and landed on Neptune. Now that we had landed and found them, our trip and class members were complete. 83 And So Dear Homestead We Say to You........ Thanks for the many things yon have given ns, the education, the friendships which are lasting, and the training which will enable ns to be good citizens. And although we may have many more wonderful experi- ences in later life, quite often our thoughts will wander back to you, our Alma Mater, our friend, our Home- stead. FAREWELL! 85 OUR PATRONS John W. Cain, M.D. Andrew F. McClure, D.C. A. A. Cipullo. D.D.S. R. W. McDermott, M.D. T. L. Cook, D.D.S. P. J. McGuire, M.D. William F. Dee, M.D. Ana M. Molnar, D.C. Leonard F,. Egerman, M.D. L. E. Newland 11. Optician Wesley M. Evans, M.D. P. C. O’Hare, D.D.S. John R. Foster. D.D.S. E. A. Pfeiffer, D.D.S. W. S. Glenn, D.D.S. S. Poret, Optometrist Harold L. Goldblum, M.D. M. Ada Ribar, D.C. P. J. Hughes, M.D. Harry Rosenbaum, D.D.S. Jones Rapp. Opticians S. Rosenthal, D.S.C. A. E. Kasel, D.D.S. L. T. Sabow, M.D. M. J. Keisler, B.S., O.D. H. A.Saron, D.D.S. Louis Krieger, D.D.S. C. R. Smith, M.D. A. K. Lewis, M.D. A. A. Szatkowski, D.D.S. S. Lewis, D.D.S. Lloyd L. Thompson, M.D. M. L. Lincoff, O.D. E. A. Tirpak, D.D.S. George Little, M.D. Robert L. Toner, D.C. R. J. Tuite, D.S.C. 86 CONGRATULATION'S Homestead Class of 1956 PIETRO CHIODO SHOE SERVICE For Service, Quality and Satisfaction 813 AMITY STREET HOmestead 1-2261 Congratulations from JOSEPH CHIODO 87 107-109 West Eighth Avenue Near the Bridge HOmestead 1-9391 SALES CLARK CHEVROLET SERVICE for Economical Transportatum TpJr 243 W. EIGHTH AVENUE HOmestead 1-2727 HOMESTEAD, PA. HOmestead 1-1004 J. CLYDE MILLER W. B. JOHNSTON REAL ESTATE INSURANCE AUTO LICENSE SERVICE LUMBER («! ) 318 Eighth Avenue Homestead, Pa. 484 Seventh Ave. W. Homestead, Pa. Phone: HOmestead 1-1177 88 JULIUS L. 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HOmestead 1-1848 Busy Since 1902 WEAVERLING PRINTING COMPANY Edgar M. May COMMERCIAL PRINTING 104 E. Seventh Ave. Homestead, Pa. J. R. COX GARAGE General Auto Repairing Dependable Service 1415 West Street Phone: HOmestead 1-0347 JACK L. MYERS BICYCLE AND KEY SHOP Hardware — Appliances Fishing Tackle 209 E. Seventh Ave. HO 2-1209 Homestead, Pa. ALEXANDER’S MARKET 304 East Eighth Avenue Homestead, Pa. Locations at Homestead Braddock Duqucsnc HO 1-3610 HO 1-3611 91 COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND to HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL 92 COMPLIMENTS OF V. F. W. Post 373, Homestead P. J. HARRINGTON, Commander PARTY NIGHTS Monday, Wednesday, Friday 93 Rent It From Dowd” FOLDING CHAIRS CABARET TABLES HOSPITAL BEDS INVALID WALKERS CRIBS BANQUET TABLES CARD TABLES WHEEL CHAIRS ROLL -A-WAY BEDS ★ Dowd Chair Rental Sales 138 South Highland at Ellsworth MOntrose 1-5355 Pittsburgh 6, Pa. Phone: HOniestead 1-5533 R. H. Dreshman 8C Sons, Inc. Manufacturers of Dies, Jigs and Fixtures General Machine Work I-16 W. 16th Ave. Homestead, Pa. Slater’s Market GROCERIES AND MEATS 229 East Eighteenth Avenue Homestead, Pa. HO 1-1633 94 HOMESTEAD SCHOOLS PICNIC at KENNYWOOD Monday, May 28, 1956 Compliments of Homestead Electric and Machine Company Forest Avenue West Homestead, Pa. HO 1-1000 HO 1-4001 KOLAS IiROS. AUTO PARTS See Us First — We Have It We Buy and Sell Cars and Trucks 1925 W. Run Road Munhall ADREONJORDAN Fresh and Smoked Meats 112 W. Eighth Avc. HO 1-1483 Homestead, Pa. 95 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 ft OLLIER ENCRAVINC CO. 817 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago 7, Illinois 96 DeBOLT TRANSIT COMPANY Charter Buses PARLOR COACH AND CITY TYPE To Any Point In Pennsylvania For Any Occasion RELIABLE • DEPENDABLE • COURTEOUS SERVICE HOmestead 1-9125 — HOmestead 2-1005 97 Compliments of SUPER U. S. MARKET 212 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. “The Best for Less at U. S.” UNITED CANDY SHOPPES “Well Known for Quality” We Make Our Own Quality Ice Cream Delicious Home - Made Candies Booth and Fountain Service Also available at Radio Center Sweete Shoppe 230 E. Eighth Ave. 729 Braddock Ave. Homestead. Pa. Braddock, Pa. HO 1-9258—1-2344 BR 1-5866 STANDARD SPORTSWEAR JOSEPH A. PROKOPOVITSH SHOPS FUNERAL HOME “Distinctively Styled Apparel for Men” Private Chapel 325 E. Eighth Avenue 431 Ninth Ave. Munhall, Pa. Homestead, Pa. Phone: HOmestead 1-2267 Compliments of VICTOR SHOE CO. Shoes For The Entire Family Homestead's Largest SHOE STORE 316 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. FASHIONS by BONNIE FROCKS 229 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. Phone: HOmestead 1-0619 HOMESTEAD HARDWARE STORE Albert Dickstein, Proprietor HARDWARE — PAINT PLUMBING SUPPLIES 222 E. Eighth Ave. HO 1-8877 Res. HO 1-0165 HARRY B. TARR ASSOCIATES 229 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. REALTORS — INSURERS Homestead’s Only Certified Property Manager 98 Rents — Sales — Insurance DYKE MOTOR SUPPLY CO. 229 West Eighth Avenue West Homestead, Pa. Parts Accessories — Equipment T elevision 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 BROTHER 223 Eighth Avenue HO 1-2804 Homestead, Pa. ELICKER 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 E. B. Robinson To Our Friends — H.H.S. — 1956 CINDERELLA SHOE SHOPPE Smart Shoes for Women Exclusively Carmelletes - American Girl - Dolmode Leona Theatre Building 236-238 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. Phone: Homestead 1-1444 GENUINE MOTOR PARTS HOMESTEAD, PA. 215 W. 8th Ave. HO 1-0515. HO 1-0516 McKeesport, pa. 714 Walnut Street Phones: NO 7516-7 — HO 1-1840 CLAIRTON, PA. 605-7 St. Clair St. Phone: Clairton 3-9012 CHARLIE HODANIC Cleaning and Tailoring Telephone HOmestead 1-3327 1329 Mifflin St. Homestead, Pa. R E D S H A W MEN’S WEAR 137 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. 99 CLASS RINGS CLUB PINS MEDALS TROPHIES BAND UNIFORMS POLICE UNIFORMS FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS DON ENEIX Union Trust Building CAPS AND GOWNS Pittsburgh, Pa. DIPLOMAS CHOIR ROBES INVITATIONS NURSES CAPES PERSONAL CARDS ‘Best Wishes to Tou . . . the Class of f6 Jlcdf 2tod. Homestead's Big Store FURNITURE • APPAREL 100 Graduates: Your future plans will include a Savings Account and your own home— Let the . . . FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION of Homestead be your guide and helper in carrying out your future plans. We pay 3% dividend on your Savings Account insured up to $10,000.00. 300 East Eighth Avenue McKEESPOR 1 OFFICE HOMESTEAD. PA. 106 Ringgold Street SPRUCE UP AMMERMAN’S James McMonagle, Proprietor Quality Dry Cleaning For Over 50 Years HOMESTEADS FIRST We Use Nu-Life Finishing Process which restores the clean natural oils which are lost during ordinary dry cleaning process. WE GIVE TOP VALUE STAMPS Fast Service at Our New Plant HOmestead 1-2600 ORchard 2-4995 ioi HOmestead 1-8400 Compliments of ANN STREET RADIO J I DAIRY General Electric Refrigerators Radios — Washers — Ironers Headquarters for Western Union Call HOmestead 1-9875 812 Ann Street Homestead, Pa. Corner Thirteenth and McClure Street Homestead, Pa. “You'll Always Find Nifty Clothes” SZERBIN’S MARKET at the Fresh Meats — Fruits — Vegetables Groceries NIFTY SHOPPE 1717 West Street “Homestead’s Classic Store for Men” Homestead, Pa. HO 2-1990 GRAHAM’S PHARMACY Compliments of 3622 Greensprings Avenue KOHUT’S West Mifflin, Pa. 17th and McClure Street HOmestead 1-2244 HO 1-3900 HO 1-1012 Congratulations, Class of '56 HOMESTEAD BUILDERS SUPPLY WRECKING CO. WOLFSON’S We Deliver Your Community’s Favorite Jeweler 952 Forest Avenue West Homestead, Pa. 207 East Eighth Avenue Phone: HO 1-1500 102 RUSSELL M. WISE TAX COLLECTOR 405 West Eighth Avenue West Homestead, Pa. HOmestead 2-4222 M. L. GUSTAFSON QUALITY FOODS 1131 McClure St. HO 1-7202 DILLER INSURANCE AGENCY GENERAL INSURANCE Moose Bldg., 112 E. Eighth Avenue HO 1-8553 Homestead, Pa. HOMESTEAD PONTIAC — CADILLAC 221 West Eighth Avenue HOmestead 1-0660 Phone: HO 1-5189 Television PURIFOY BROS. RADIO SERVICE 10:00 A.M. — 9:00 P.M. Service and Sales Cor. 15th and West Sts., Homestead. Pa. ANN’S FLOWER SHOP Ann Bunting, Proprietor Phone: HOmestead 1-6692 FASHION DRESS SHOPPE Complete Line of Women’s Wear Margaret Kuzma 318i £ Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. ESTOK’S DAIRY STORE 466 West Eighth Avenue West Homestead, Pa. Phone: HOmestead 1-9221 103 Compliments of Phone HO 1 -6536 OR 3-4195 Flaky Crust Products LEVINE BROTHERS Baked by HARDWARE PACIFIC BAKING CO. Buttermilk Hollow Road 324 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. R. I). I, Homestead. West Mifflin, Pa. Near Old Allegheny County Airport Compliments Compliments of of AUTEN REITH’S NELSON’S RESTAURANT DOLLAR STORE 204 E. Eighth Avenue 339 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. Homestead, Pa. TELEWAY RADIO TV 1899 1956 Sales and Service Since 1899 It’s Been l(� ()3 McClure St. Homestead, Pa. HOmestead 2-4522 FRIEDLANDER’S Radio and Television Service Sound Systems Master Antenna Installation For Fashions First 221 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. Compliments of CHRYSLER — PLYMOUTH MARGOLIS JEWELERS The Store of a 1000 Gifts GORDON JACOBSON, Inc. 530-44 Eighth Avenue 202 E. Eighth Avenue Homestead, Pa. Munhall, Pa. Res. Phone: JA 1-4154 Bus. HO 1-3321 Phones: HO 1-3600 — HO 1-1881 104 Phone: HO 1-3147 YVe Deliver A. C. ZWARICH GUS’ MARKET Watchmaker “For Quality” Complete Food Market 515 East Eighth Avenue 1410 McClure St. Homestead, Pa. Homestead, Pa. THE HOME STORE GUY’S MOTOR SALES Homestead's Only Complete Curtain STORAGE and Linen Store Accessories — Sales and Service 214 E. Eighth Ave. Phone: HO 1-0171 Homestead, Pa. 17th and West St. Homestead, Pa. Helps To Make Your House A Home HOmestead 2-2330 WHETSTONE’S FLOWER SHOP Original Corsages TRI-BORO TAXI CO. AMBULANCE 24 HOUR SERVICE 815 Amity Street Day and Night Homestead, Pa. HO 1-8000 Homestead, Pa. CARLTON MEN’S SHOP Compliments of 209 Fifth Ave. McKeesport 514 Penn Ave. Turtle Creek JOHN E. SCOTT COMPANY 807 Braddock Ave. East Pittsburgh 225 East Seventh Avenue 335 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. Homestead. Pa. 105 Compliments of a friend to HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL John Shupink Geo. C. Dewar, Inc. Credit Jeweler Four Oldsmobile Dealer DIAMONDS . . . WATCHES . . . • SILVERWARE . . . SALES —SERVICE 142 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. A Phone: HOntestead 1-5529 W Expert Watch and Jewelry Repairing 217 West Eighth Avenue Homestead, Pa. HO 1-4700 CONGRATULATIONS Phone: HOmestead 1-4538 Res. Phone: HOinestead 1-0291 CHARLES F. GREINER, JR. REGISTERED PLUMBER Office Residence 141 East Ninth Avenue Homestead, Pa. 4412 West Run Road Homestead, Pa. George M. Hall Now in our new location . .. Co., Inc. Lumber and Mill Work William C. Kohut Since 1893 Complete Real Estate “DO IT WITH WOOD” and Insurance Service HOmestead 1-1168 Seventh Avenue at Hays Street Homestead, Pa. Eighth Ave. Ann St. Homestead, Pa. (Above Wilkens Jewelry Store) New Phone: HO 2-4300 107 STATION WHO!) Compliments of 860 on the Dial STREAMLINE Homestead’s Radio Voice RESTAURANT PAINT —GLASS PITTS BUKCH DIANA’ S ICE CREAM PLATE CLASS COMPANY Pittsburgh Paint Looks Better Longer Charles E. Clayton, Manager Manufactured by WEST MIFFLIN MARKET .808 E. Eighth Ave. HO 1-0686 Homestead, Pa. Ducpiesne Ave. West Mifflin, Pa. TOOHEY MOTOR CO. ANN STREET SANDWICH SHOP Sales — FORI) — Service HOmestead 1-9252 112 East Eighth Avenue Homestead, Munhall, Pa. HOmestead 2-0600 Where Sandwich Making Is An Art Air-conditioned for your comfort 702 Ann Street Homestead, Pa. George Portokalis, Proprietor Compliments of Compliments of RUTH’S Millinery and Accessories J. J. NEWBERRY COMPANY 248 East Eighth Avenue Homestead, Pa. 235 East Eighth Avenue Homestead, Pa. 108 Compliments of PRIPTON’S MARKET Full line of MEATS AND GROCERIES 139 West St. HOmestcad 1-2409 Homestead, Pa. Compliments of TONSORIAL BARBER SHOP Mike — Frank — Andy Rose Siragusa, Proprietor 132 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. Compliments of FRED’S SPORTSWEAR 129 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. BLUE BONNET BAKERY 338 East Eighth Avenue Homestead, Pa. HOmestead 2-1957 WAFFLE SHOP AND RESTAURANT Good Food — Priced Right 121 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. John Keropoulos, Owner Phones: HO 1 1228 — Res. HO 1-0295 Artistic Incised Lettering” HOMESTEAD MONUMENT WORKS, Inc. Cemetery Memorials 118 W. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. FOR QUALITY CLEANING Your Best Bet Is CORONET HO 2-1424 TRI-BORO MOTOR CO. 311 West Eighth Avenue West Homestead, Pa. Phone: HOmestead 2-3300 109 ORENDI AUTO BODY SHOP BENN MARKS Bill Orendi, Prop. AMOCO SERVICE STATION Body and Fender Repairing Welding and Brazing 807 West Street Duco-Delux Painting Homestead, Pa. HO W. Ninth Ave. HO 1-7562 Homestead, Pa. Compliments of “Your Home Should Come First” HARRY’S CLOTHES SHOP HILK’S FURNITURE 320 East Eighth Avenue 210 East Eighth Avenue Homestead, Pa. Homestead, Pa. HOmestead 1-2228— 1-2229 HOMESTEAD TIRE SERVICE Compliments of RECAPPING — VULCANIZING POST SHOES New Tires and Tubes “Shoes for the Entire Family” 214 W. 8th Ave. West Homestead, Pa. Phone: HOmestead 1-7753 322 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. W. T. GRANT COMPANY ADAMS TELEVISION SERVICE 319 East Eighth Avenue Sylvania—Philco TV’s Homestead, Pa. 216 West Eighth Avenue Homestead, Pa. HOmestead 1-0388 no HYMAN’S LADIES WEAR COATS — DRESSES SUITS — SPORTSWEAR 203 E. Eighth Ave. HO 1-9338 Homestead, Pa. Compliments of KATILIUS, INC. 505 East Eighth Avenue “Now In Furniture” Homestead, Pa. HO 1-0930 HO 1-1030 HO 1-8686 — 1-1507 Notary Public JAMES R. GARVEY REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Life - Fire - Automobile Casualty Bonds 203 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. EAT N PARK Wonderful Food Enjoy The Big Boy Hamburger Compliments of LEONA THEATER HOWARD HESS ATLANTIC SERVICE 17th and West Streets Homestead, Pa. Phone: HOmestead 1-9304 Compliments of F. W. WOOLWORTH CO. 213-15 East Eighth Avenue Homestead, Pa. Phone: HO 1-9919 Res. HO 1-1824 “Flowers For All Occasion” MASLEY’S FLOWER SHOP Wedding and Funeral Arrangements Corsages and Plants Store Residence Cor. 8th and Dixon 1214 Margaret St. Munhall, Pa. 111 Compliments of Boys and Girls Exclusively MEYER E GRINBERG SMITTY’S 217-219 East Eighth Avenue Homestead’s Largest Store For Infants and Children Exclusively Phone: HO 1-157-4 Homestead, Pa. 2.H7 E. Eighth Ave. HO 1-8811 SOLO M ON’S WEST HOMESTEAD REALTY Homestead’s Best Store For Men Real Estate — Insurance— Bonds ... NOTARY PUBLIC ... 312 Eighth Avenue HO 1-1566 But! Boyle, Manager Homestead, Pa. Rents Collected 314 W. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. HO 1-5000 MOXLEY’S LINCOFF’S DRUGS YOUR JEWELER Prepared at “Credit To All-’ Eighth and Amity Homestead, Pa. 240 Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. Compliments of HAVER’S PHARMACY KERR INGRAM Regis Haver, PhG. Seventh Avenue and West Street 1619 McClure St. HO 1-4422 Homestead, Pa. Homestead, Pa. 112 DAWN DONUTS Phone: HOmestead 1-3800 “There's a Difference” M. R. BRETSNYDER DE SOTO — PLYMOUTH 207 West Eighth Avenue HOmestead 1-6045 301 W. 8th Ave. West Homestead, Pa. M. R. Bretsnyder Residence: HOmestead 1-0220 HOMESTEAD PAINT GLASS COMPANY 318 East Eighth Avenue Homestead, Pa. Phone: HOmestead 1-1173 We Give S H Green Stamps Glass — Mirrors — Store Fronts MARY ROBINSON’S BEAUTY SHOP “Your hair cut and styled to fit your face” 311 East Eleventh Avenue HO 1-9900 Homestead, Pa. HOmestead 1-0881 HARTLEY GADD From Foundation To Roof Builders Supplies - Lumber Millwork Sand Gravel - Cement Concrete Joseph L. Gadd, Jr., Manager 1065 Forest Ave. P.O. Box 317 West Run Road Homestead, Pa. Compliments of TIPPIE’S DAIRY STORE 1518 Sixteenth and Mifflin Streets Homestead, Pa. HOBLACK’S Jewelers and Appliances Philco Television 119 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. HOmestead 1-8211 NIFTY FORMAL WEAR CO. TUXEDO RENTALS 814 Amity Street Homestead, Pa. 1 13 Congratulations HOMESTEAD CLASS OF 1956 from WUtM Sponsors of.. . Pittsburgh ?wne mivBio Program WILKES amateur HOUR Eighth Avenue and Ann Street Homestead DIAMONDS-WATCHES-JEWELRY-CAMERAS-SILVERWARE on E. Z. CREDIT 114 COMPLIMENTS OF American Shear Knife Company HOMESTEAD, PA. COMPLIMENTS OF Jackson Welding Supply Company 1121 WEST CARSON STREET PITTSBURGH 19, PA. ATlantic 1-8817 115 Homestead Buick Company SALES - BUICK - SERVICE When Better Automobiles Are Built—Buick Will Build Them 221 East Ninth Avenue Phone: HOmestead 2-3700 Skyrmes Realty Company REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE 803 AMITY STREET HOMESTEAD, PA HOmestead 1-4444 LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT BOOK SHOE COMPANY 611 Ann Street 315 East Eighth Avenue “Best in Foods” Homestead. Pa. HOmestead 1-9345 HOmestead 1-2282 Homestead, Pa. Best Wishes From The . . . Compliments of ROBBINS SHOP MARY LUCAS’ “Distinctive Ladies Apparel” CONFECTIONERY STORE Leona Theater Building Phone: HO 1-0348 Homestead, Pa. Eighteenth and McClure Streets Homestead, Pa. 116