Hurst High School - Colophon Yearbook (Mount Pleasant, PA)

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MYERS, DONNA ACADEMIC Jo is a lovely, five foot-two, eyes of brown brunette, who hasn't quite made up her mind about the future. The lucky girl has had several engaging offers doesn't mind leaving school as she is anxious to begin to live and enioy life. NITKIEWICZ, ELEANOR GENERAL El , believe it or not, laments over the thought of leaving her Alma Mater. She liked those two-bit dances when polka recordings played on and on. For a blue-eyed blonde, she is an eye-catcher when she wears that red dress. PEFFER, GRACE COMMERCIAL Grace is a peppy little package who bounced aboard Reese's bus, each morning it stopped at Mammoth was a wide-awake commercial student will be a You'll never-find-another-like-her secretary freckles are her identification Attributes any future success she may have to her Hurst. PEFFER, JAMES GENERAL .Iim's big' three include football, salesmanship and Mr. Silvis eats and sleeps at Calumet is a wee bit boshful, but perhaps the Air Force uniform, which he dreams of wearing, will give him that needed self-assur- ance. We considered it a privilege to be his friend. PETROSKY, WILLIAM GENERAL Ben was always greatly interested in sports. His hobby is an unusual one-collects Jesse James' guns will ioin the armed services .. . is positively dashing when he wears a green tie had conniption fits if the 3:30 bell didn't ring on time. Says, lt's quittin' time . PLACKO, DONALD ACADEMIC Don was a Whizz Kid at answering questions pertaining to professional baseball clubs thought the gym a good escape from book-learning would never make a good Frenchman thought all his teachers were nice, but never tried the apple-for-the-teacher routine He was a peach! POCI-IE, CHARLES ACADEMIC Charles stands five-feet, six and one-half inches tall in his stocking feet . . . was as good a dance as Arthur Mur- ray, but preferred to line up against the lockers and look over the situation . . . the femmes at Hurst amazed him . . . would like to ioin the Air Corps. POKLEMBO, LEONARD COMMERCIAL Len is a companionable B. T. O. lbig-time operatorj teased the girls, heckled his teachers, studied his shorthand thoroughly enioyed every moment of school life will miss entering those familiar portals each week-day morning-even if he did have only one eye open. Smooth sailing, Len . POKRASKY, PAUL ACADEMIC Paul is fond of skating checked in each morning in room 1057 checked out again, made his way up to second floor and oggled at a freshman cutie in room 205 . . . has the brain of a master-mind may become an auto mechanic. POLCHA, EVELYN ACADEMIC Ev helped Ann and Beverly uncork the pop bottles at lunch time is an accomplished pianist and clarinetist . . . appointed to represent Hurst in both District and County Band will fulfill her life's dream by traveling all over the world-if not by airplane, then by dream train . 23 1

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I I McCALl, LORETTA COMMERCIAL Susie's departure from the halls of Hurst will result in her embarkation on the sea of matrimony, and we know, from past associations with her, that she will have smooth sailing. One could never accuse her of being pretentious. Her unobtrusiveness proved to be her invaluable character- istic. McNElL, HOWARD AGRICULTURE Mickey's habitat is near Pleasant Unity. His high school education will be put into practice on the farm Here's hoping his rewards will be bountiful. Some lucky girl will undoubtedly become his farmerette . . . eating is his favorite pastime fhint to any female aspirantb. MIELE, CARMELLA COMMERCIAL Carm's integrity is unquestionable. She will prove to be a valuable clerical worker is elficient and capable. Her keen mind and acute observations are respected by fac- ulty and classmates alike . .. Shorthand and bookkeeping were her favorite subjects. Reading whiles away her leisure hours. MILLER, WILLIAM ACADEMIC Bill believes the years at Hurst will prove to be the best years of his life . . . His home is in Norvelt. Playing bas- ketball and hunting are his ways of spending leisure mo- ments. Mind your own business and stay away from trouble, is his motto . . . Best wishes, Bill . MISIAK, MARION GENERAL Marian lodges at Standard proclaims girls to be dis- tressing and the bain of his life . .. Perhaps, he will change his mind in the not too distant future . .. favors baseball and basketball to all other sports has no definite plans for the future . . . may serve Uncle Sam. MOHNEY, JANET COMMERCIAL Jan arrives at the iourney's end with a smile on her face. Her cheerful acceptance of everything she encountered gained for her many lasting friendships. She blushes pret- tily and appreciates the finer things of life has found her way into the hearts of all. MOROZOWICH, MILDRED ACADEMIC Millie attended Harrold Junior High School before she registered at Hurst . .. lives near Hurst but loathes walking to and from school is waiting for the right man to come along enioys quiet evenings at home listening to classical music . . . is a sport fan . .. may attend art school. MULLEN, PHYLLIS HOME ECONOMICS PhyI can bake a cherry pie quicker than a cat can wink its eye . .. At least, that's what an eligible young man will discover. Most of her schooling took place in the Norvelt Building where she attended Home Economics classes Nice girl to know! MULLIN, ANN ACADEMIC Ann has great expectations is interested in the mer- cantile industry will attend a school of higher learn- ing. She was a popular classmate and an honor roll stu- dent was a participant in many social activities willingly shouldered responsibilities. Her vivaciousness characterizes her personality. We forecast a rosy future for her. MUNDORF, WILLIAM GENERAL Pee Wee just can't understand what happened to those, supposedly, long four years is a farmer lad from Lycippus. Girls do not bother him says he has no time for them will probably continue to till the soil was fond of Hurst and will be a loyal alumni Good Luck, Pee Wee . 22

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Poole, anus COMMERCIM Billie made her debut as a prominent feminine figure during her freshman year, when she was elected Valentine Queen. Following this honor, she was elected to the post of Hur- ricane cheerleader voted most popular girl in the sen- ior class . . . seeks employment in a business office. PUSHKAR, ELIZABETH ACADEMIC Liz was the industrious editor of the Hurstonian whose promptness and integrity made the school paper a great success. Upon graduation this young lady would like to launch upon the career of nursing was always as busy as a bee . . . Happy landing, Liz . PUSHKAR, ROBERT ACADEMIC Pushe's paternal residence is in Acme distinguished patriot .. . has a slow drawl, but is not a southerner, never saw the south and doesn't care to see the south will probably see the north, south, east and west when he ioins Uncle Sam's Army. REAGAN, RICHARD ACADEMIC Dick is one of the citizens of that great little city of Calumet cherished the fun he had in French class, but is relieved now that it's over passed with flying colors will enlist in the Air Force for a period of three years. REESE, DEAN AGRICULTURE Dean was one of our boys from the agriculture department, where he was an active Future Farmer, insomuch that he was elected to the state F. F. A. band his senior year. Alongside his yeoman activities comes the honor cf being a member of both district and county chorus. RICE, MARY JANE COMMERCIAL Janie lodges at a place called Spring Garden and it is here, there, and everywhere, that she can be seen in the company of Briggs and Dritz would like to reign as a general in the Woman's Air Corps. There she goes! ROSEBOSKY, CECILIA Cil selects Mr. Ted Myers as her winning personality revels in skating with celerity inhabits a domicile in Weltytown. Whenever she has nothing else to do, Cil finds a secluded spot, and nestles there with a good book . . . says there is no better substitute for those leisure hours. ROSKY, EUGENE GENERAL Gene has an unusual hobby-plays with guns. Could it be that he will follow a career similar to that of Buffalo Bill and have his own wild west show? He always become contented in industrial arts class when he heard the music of the iig saw and lathe. RUDZINSKI, STANLEY ACADEMIC Stush was an actor in both the Junior and Senior Class Plays-his first step toward Hollywood must have studied Emily Post's book. His manners were perfect is very ambitious, so much so that you will probably hear more about his achievements in the future. SANDACZ, MARGARET CUMMERCIAL Peggy spun a baton with the skill of a professional, for three thrilling years says she wouldn't trade those three years for anything C????J Peggy had to trot a mile to school every morning in order to see the halls of Hurst . . . was a vivacious bomb shell. 24