Laurel Valley High School - Laurel Yearbook (New Florence, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1953 volume:

EX LIBRIS t f ■'(' r«. EDITORS Duane Hall Ernest Henderson COVER DESIGN Louella Long i LAUREL VALLEY JOINT HIGH SCHOOL Bolivar. Pennsylvania The Senior Class Laurel Valley Joint High School, Bolivar, Pa., PRESENTS THE 1953 EDITION OF USING A TRAIN TO TRANSPORT THE STUDENTS ON A JOURNEY THROUGH THE MANY PHASES OF THEIR SCHOOL LIFE. 3 FDREUDRD The theme of the 1953 Laurel represents the advancement of the students from the seventh grade to Senior status by using the idea of a train and the many stations at which it stops. During the high school year the students have also stopped at many stations--their home rooms, the office, classes, the cafeteria, athletic contests, dances, Forensic tournaments, the prom, plays, assemblies, clubs, and the library. They have needed just as the operation of a large train requires, able leaders and initative to seek for the diploma attainable at graduation. In the years to come this train journey may be relived by simply turning the pages of this book. No ticket will be required. The adults of 1973 will not have to leave their homes to travel once again in word and picture through the school year of 1952-’53. The Laurel Staff has tried to picture some point of interest at every station stop, so ALL ABOARD ! As the Seniors prepare to leave Laurel Valley on train number 1953, they are proud to dedicate this first volume of THE LAUREL to their fellow students with whom they have enjoyed many happy hours both at work and at play on the Laurel Valley locomotive. The students of today and of the future must prepare themselves for the useful work that their minds and hands must do in the years that lie ahead. Youth is continually experimenting in the field of science and constantly searching for truth and tolerance. Our schools have two purposes--To permit every student to pursue his education, a vital factor in the molding of his career and future livelihood, and .o encourage activities to develop sportsmanship and character. In this closely knit world the success or failure of Democracy will depend on how well all classes can live and work together duriftg their high school days. If this lesson in co-operating with others for the good of all is well-learned at Laurel Valley, the citizens of the Unites States need have no fear for the future. These boys and girls will carry on the principles on which our country was founded. As we, the Seniors, prepare to leave, we are proud to salute the student body by dedicating this yearbook to them. 5 A Jointure is Born On the first Monday of July, 1952, the twenty-five architects of our Laurel Valley Locomotive added their signatures to the blueprint of a new school system. That significant day will be remembered as the birthday of the joint agreement for the boroughs of Bolivar, New Florence, and Seward, and the townships of Fairfield, and St. Clair. The purpose of this agreement, as is the purpose of all joint agreements of small school districts, is to provide better educational opportunities for all pupils concerned. In our five districts aboard the Laurel Valley Locomotive, 1,088 students travel with a competent crew of forty teachers through the land of knowledge. When our train designers, the five school boards of Laurel Valley, visualized a progressive and unified school system for area students, many questions were asked. “What about the increased cost?' many citizens inquired. Now we all realize that jointures are more expensive for the same reason that a powerful, streamlined diesel costs more than an antiquated little steam engine. During the 1952- 53 Laurel Valley train journey, the blueprint of our school system has been the jointure plan. In this setup each of the five separate school boards is a member of the joint board. A high spot in our train trip is the inspection of the prospective site for our future Junior-Senior high school. The joint board has elected Sorber and Hoone as architects and holds an option on the Chido property on Route 711. During the planning, formation, and journey of our progressive Laurel Locomotive, we often heard our engineers say, “The only reason for schools is for the education of our children--the future citizens! ” If this is an axiom, the Laurel Valley Joint School System can only go forward. Board of Education SEATED: STANDING: Absentees: Left to right: Mrs. Oliver Henderson, Edward J. Bouldin, (principal,) Mrs Florence Kerr, Mr. Anderson, (non-member,) Mr. Johnston, (non-member,) John Donahue, Harry Mears, Alice Hendricks, (non-member.) John Machak, Robert Brown. Ernest Zeigler, Harry Hepner. Graeson Henderson, Robert Mcllwain. (non-member,) Patsy Corvi, G. C. Gressman (non-member,) John Beck (supervising principal,) Anthony Stephien. John Conrad, Anthony Carosella, Edward Shomo, Neil Galbraith, Robert Howard, Karl McCreery, Raymond Hartman, Paul Hamill. Albert Murphy, G. D. Sigmund, R. M. Spory, Clement Rolling, Lloyd Boring, Herman Werder. Working in conjunction with the supervising principal, Mr John Beck, and the high school principal, Mr. Edward Bouldin, is the Board of Education, the administrative body of our school. As the whistle of the Laurel Valley Locomotive sounds at this station stop, we become aware of the importance of this group of citizens on whose shoulders fall many problems. These men are intrusted with the policies of the school system, the selection of teachers, and the budget for the operation of the school. Their careful judgment and progressiveness are displayed in Laurel Valley’s present improvements and accomplishments. There are twenty-five members on the joint board. The membership is as follows: Bolivar Borough--Robert Brown, Fatsy Corvi, A. G. Henderson, Mrs. Oliver Henderson, H. A. Mears; New Florence Borough--H. P. Hepner, John Machak, G. D. Sigmund, R. M. Spory, Ernest Zeigler; Seward Independent--John Donahue, Anthony Carosella, Mrs. Florence Kerr, Clement Rolling, Anthony J. Stephien; St. Clair Township--Lloyd Boring, John Conrad, Neil Galbraith, Robert Howard, Herman Werder; Fairfield Township--Paul Hamill, Raymond Hartman, Karl McCreery, Edwin Shomo, Albert Murphy. As the Class of 1953 prepares to leave the school train, they give their sincere thanks to this Board for their kindly interest in the welfare of the entire student body. OFFICERS: John Donahue.........................President Edwin Shomo.................... Vice-President Harry Mears..........................Secretary Mary E. Horrell (non-member). . . .Treasurer School Administration JOHN E. BECK Supervising Principal B. S., California State Teachers M. E., University of Pittsburgh EDWARD J. BOULDIN High School Principal B. S., Waynesburg College M. E.. University of Pittsburgh This year was a momentous one for the administration. Both Mr. Beck and Mr. Bouldin assumed their duties as the administrators of the newly formed Laurel Valley Joint School District at the beginning of the 1952 — 53 school term. Laurel Valley’s supervising principal, Mr. John E. Beck, deserves considerable credit for the successful operation of the five district jointure. Through his untiring efforts many problems affecting the jointure have been solved. With his easy-going disposition he has made many friends. Mr. Beck's office is in New Florence. Mr. Edward J. Bouldin, Laurel Valley's competent high school principal, is always ready to give friendly and helpful advice to any student who seeks aid. Mr. Bouldin has capably and wisely guided the students through the many phases of their high school life. Mr. Bouldin's office is in Bolivar. Miss Peggy Boyle is employed in Mr. Beck's office, and Miss Alice Hendricks, in Mr. Bouldin's office. These school administrators are among the best, and the student body fully appreciates their services. Mr. Beck and Ml . Bouldin have constantly worked for the benefit and welfare of the entire Laurel Valley Joint School District. Without their efforts the Laurel Valley Locomotive and its passengers would not have ridden so smoothly. Faculty MRS. IRENE L. BEARD B. S. Indiana S. T. C....M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh....History, Geography....?1 Sponsor.Football Cheerleaders’ Sponsor. MRS. JESSIE BECKER DUNCAN B. S. College of Wooster, Ohio State, University of Pittsburgh__Mathmetics — 7 Sponsor. JOHN A. CAMERON B. S. University of Pittsburgh...Gym. Health....Varsity Club Sponsor....Jr. Varsity Basketball Coach....Intra-murals. JOHN J. FISHER B. S. in Ed. Slippery Rock S. T. C. Mathematics, Science...9 Sponsor — Forensic Sponsor. MRS. ELNORA J. CHISNELL B. S. Indiana S. T. C., University of Pittsburgh....English, Latin.... Sophomore Sponsor ....Laurel Advisor. MRS. ANNA LYNN HA1RE Indiana S. T. C., New York University Music, Math, Librarian___Senior Play Sponsor. ALICE R. CUNNINGHAN B. S. Indiana S. T. C.Art, English ....Senior Play Sponsor..8th Grade Sponsor. DR. JOSEPH C. KRADEL B. S. Pennsylvania State College_ M. S. Pennsylvania State College Ed. D. University of Iittsburgh. Senior Sponsor. Faculty MRS. SARA F. KRADEL B. S. Pennsylvania State College ... Home Economics....School Lunch Program. ANDREW PAHACH B. S. California S. T. C....Industrial Arts....Varsity Club Sponsor....Varsity Basketball Coach....Junior Class Sponsor. MRS. MILDRED L. MABON B. S. Indiana Sf T. C...University of Pittsburgh....Commerical.... Hi-Lite Sponsor. MAR Y LOUISE SOLES B. A. Geneva----Spanish, History. 8th Grade Sponsor ....Junior Class Play Sponsor....Basketball Cheerleaders' Sponsor. rebecca McKinney Westmoreland Hospital School of Nursing, Greensburg, Pennsylvania. University of Pittsburgh....School Nurse. GEORGE L. SPINELLI B. S. M. Ed. University of Pittsburgh.. Social Studies....Science Guidance Director___9 Sponsor. MR. NORMAN O'HARA B. S. Indiana State Teachers College. St. Vincent College, Music. Band, Junior and Senior Choruses. DANIEL E. HICKEY B. S. Indiana S. T. C.Mathematics ....7 Sponsor..Junior Play Sponsor. - □UR NEXT STOP . 12 Senior Officers D. Hall, R. Pribelsky, A. Younkin, T. Barbus Duane Hall........................President Arden Younkin................Vice-President Theresa Barbus....................Secretary Rosemary Pribelsky................Treasurer These four well known Seniors carried off the honors as class officers this year. They have played a vital part in the guiding of the class affairs. They will be missed, and they will miss the joys, the thrills, the excitement and the work that have been theirs. That is as it should be, for a full life consists of finishing one job and beginning another. May they always have the same courage, enthusiasm, and industry which they have displayed in Laurel Valley Joint High School. 13 Seniors THERESA BARBUS New Florence—Popular Theresa can be seen in all activities....was our attractive May Queen____star of girls basketball teams....was Esther in the Senior play....will be successful in her chosen career, secretarial work. THOMAS EDWARD BISS West Bolivar....“Tom’ drives an old Plymouth....in both class plays.. likes to hunt and fish__interested in art and Lois....wants to be a pilot. MARGARET ANNE BEARD New Florence___Active Forensic Club member—one of the Quaker Sextet... Stage Struck....cheerleader four years.. excellent pianist_a chorus member____ plans to attend I.S.T.C. and be a teacher THOMAS F. BOSKE West Bolivar.... ,,Tom ....big friendly....basketball star — favorite pastime is eating....in Senior play__Marine Reserves....played football ....likes a blonde....enjoys dancing and talking... ambition is to be a basketball coach. EUGENE BENNETT Fairfield Township....,'Red ... right tackle on football team....guard on basketball team____member of Athletic club___President of Student Council .. Stage Struck cast___enjoys dancing, hunting,and fishing....plans to attend Forestry school at Penn State. PATRICIA JEAN BRAUER Bolivar.... Pat‘ or P.J. s... enjoyed all commercial work....soprano in chorus.... Mrs. Hall in Senior play----Laurel and Hi-Lite staffs....night-owl on honor roll ....going into WAVES or WAFS. GEORGIA LOIS BERNABO Bolivar... Lois Cheerleader for basketball team....secretary-treasurer of Student Council.... Junior play and chorus....pals around with Janet and Tom Biss.. ..wants to be a teacher. BEBE BRETT Robinson...Favorite pastime is sleeping....likes potato chips....on the basketball team....worked on Laurel staff--likes to dance... pals with Shirley....Home Economics ....all-round personality—go to WAFS. 1953 JAMES CLAWSON Bolivar....“Jim ...Mr. Pahach's right hand man....stage manager., drives red Ford truck....likes to loaf___future plans are to visit Uncle Sam. JOANN GALBRAITH New Florence....“Jo“ editor of Hi-Lite....Junior play....member of National Forensic League and Laurel staff....one of the Quaker Sextet....enjoys dancing and receiving letters from Ed....plans to enter nursing. m NAT D1POFI, JR. Bolivar....plays forward on basketball team....enjoys eating ....member of stage crew....likes blondes and brunettes....Varsity Club....likes dancing—enjoys roller skating....dislikes school.. ..thinking of Air Force. GLENDA GIBSON Bolivar....“Gigi“....enjoys sports dancing, and skating....sings in the chorus....member of Hi-Lite and Laurel staffs....spends time at Dorn's....always using an eraser.. ..will join the WAFS. FAY FULCOMER Fairfield Township....very vivacious— active in Laurel staff and chorus—enjoys basketball and Home Ec.....pals with three Henderson girls, Mona, Marie, and Pat—future undecided. SARA CATHARINE GRAFFIUS New Florence....“Sally ....one of the Quaker Sextet....president of Forensic ....Junior play....“F-mma ...Senior play....“Jinny ...plans for future___ nursing. HAROLD W. GALBRAITH New Florence....football manager three years....enjoys hunting and fishing....favorite food is spaghetti ___likes brunettes....likes farm work....pals with Ernie and Duane ....enjoys driving father's truck... will work at the mill. ROBERT DUANE HALL New Florence....likes to kid....enjoys chicken and pie....Junior and Senior plays....likes green-eyed blondes...... Forensic Club....excellent dancer.... co-editor of Laurel—career of law or music. Seniors JANE HARDING New Florence.... Janie”...vocational....basketball team.... favorite pastimes are square dancing and drawing....favorite food is ice cream....likes everyone—quiet in school only.... future undecided. PATRICIA HENDERSON Bolivar....’‘Pat” _member of Laurel and Hi-Lite staffs....Junior class secretary....Junior class play.. ..always in the commercial room — is liked by everyone—will be a typist. ERNEST HENDERSON Bolivar....' Wimpy '....Freshman and Junior class president....likes to eat and sleep....co-editor of Laurel___enjoys hunting—wants an interesting future. NATALIE IGO New Florence.... Nan”....one of the Quaker Sextet friendly....likeable __enjoys music and football....Junior play....drives a Chevrolet....plans to be a primary teacher. MARIE HENDERSON Bolivar...,' k ee Wee '...member of Laurel and Hi-Lite staffs. ...pleasing smile....can be found in the commercial room—likes sports and dancing—small in stature____plans to be a typist. BETTY JOHNS Bolivar___vocational ....girls chorus __member of Kitten's basketball team....favorite foods are chocolate pie and chili--enjoys sewing--- friendly to all....hopes to find worthwhile employment. MONA VIRGINIA HENDERSON Bolivar ....member of chorus for three years--secretary of F.H.A. in Sophomore year—enjoys basketball —willing worker___likes red hair---future undecided. ANTHONY P. LaMANTIA Bolivar---very likable fellow.... member of stage crew ....enjoys eating....likes shop work....can usually be found behind the wheel of the jeep —plans to join the Air Force. 1953 ANTHONY S. LaMANTIA Bolivar....“Peffy Senior chorus.. ..loves to eat spaghetti....“Wally in Senior play—works in dad’s store as butcher____enjoys driving car....will manage LaMantia's store. KYLE WILLIAM MARSH “Bill ....West Bolivar....likes sports....played football....favorite pastime is working with cars....in the army for I years before completing high school----likes brunettes ....friend of everyone....pleasing personality. MARIE LaMAKITA Bolivar....“Myrtle super saleswoman—chorus and Hi-Lite staff ___Junior play___enjoys dancing___ likes ice cream and pie—loves to talk___pals with Louella.... jet black hair....radiant smile__will be a beautician. MARCIA LEE MEARS Bolivar ....could talk Satan into giving up his pitchfork....delights in camping, choral work, and dramatics....would spend hours on science or math....aspires to medical career. CAROL LIVENGOOD New Florence—member of chorus —curly auburn hair___class play Junior year....one of Quaker Sextet.. ..enjoys dancing, singing and playing basketball....plans are indefinite. MARLYN MEARS Bolivar ....likes to study! ....can be seen driving the family Olds- mobile__spends her summers teaching swimming—will go to college and find her place in the world of science. LOUELLA ANN LONG Bolivar ....talented artist.... willing worker on Laurel staff... designer of her own room and wardrobe---pals with Marie LaMantia—sees a rosy future as commercial artist. BILL MERRITT New Florence — “Willie ..enjoys dancing....sleeping in class.... member of football team, varsity club, and U. S. Navy Reserves___ spends his spare time hunting, fishing, and running around with “Peaches Younkin____will be a farmer. Seniors JOANNE MILLER St. Clair Township.... Jo ’___ lives on a farm....likes animals ....hobby is reading___goes for homemade soup....favorite pastime is sleeping____favorite sport is basketball...future undecided. ROSEMARY PRIBELSKY New Florence....treasurer of Senior class___member of Laurel staff and chorus....sweet disposition....foot- ball cheerleader___Senior play cast “Velma ....Junior play cast “Tweety’ ....Quaker Sextet—nursing is her career. SHIRLEY LEAR Robinson.... ‘Shir I ’.... enjoys dancing and skating....likes spaghetti---vocational course.. ..pals with Bebe and Fay_____likes 1949 blue Mercurys....future plans unknown. MARY JANE RITENOUR New Florence—Hi-Lite staff, Laurel staff....member of chorus —spent three years at Ligonier High....enjoys dancing and playing piano....possesses pretty hair_ plans to join the WAVES. FAY PENROSE Robinson....super saleswoman.. likes Chevies.....enjoys dancing and swimming—delights in eating spaghetti and banana splits ....Laurel staff....vocational course____pals with Shirl and Bebe ....ambition is to be a housewife. JAMES O. SHANK Bolivar ....“Jim ....one of Mr. Pahach’s dependable lads----kind to one and all....enjoys hunting and swimming....possesses flaming red hair....sports around in a bright red Ford....plans for future undecided. JOSEPH PRIBELSKY New Florence.... Joe ...football manager----likes to read__ex- cellent printer ....member of Junior play cast—yearbook staff and varsity club....likes to travel ....plans to work. NANCY SHANNON New Florence....“Shanny' ....jolly ....possesses a cute giggle....typist on Hi-Lite staff ....member of chorus ....enjoys receiving letters___plans to be a housewife. 1953 PATRICIA SUTTER New Florence.... Pat ....chorus and Forensic....Junior play....enjoys eating and sewing....likes riding in a Plymouth___pals with Dede....sits behind Nancy....hates to ride the school bus....plans to be a seamstress. JANET WARFEL Bolivar....temperamental blonde —basketball cheerleader ....in both class plays....always seen with Tom....art editor ....favorite pastime, dancing—ambition is professional career and wife. ROBERT PAUL WALLACE New Florence____ Bolt ....ac- ademic student....likes steak and submarine sandwiches....Junior play—Laurel staff Freshman president—drives black Chevy_____ ping-pong expert....plans to attend college. ARDEN J. YOUNKIN Bolivar .... Peaches ....left guard on the football team—enjoys dancing and sleeping....vice-president of Senior class—varsity club....basketball manager — spends spare time running around with Bill Merritt...... ambition is to be a draftsman. Alma Mater Where the mountains meet the valleys. And the skies are changless blue, Stands our noble Alma Mater, Laurel Valley proud and true. All hail to Laurel Valley, We'll love thee evermore And when we need your guidance. You'll have an open door. 19 Last Will and Testament We, the Class of 1953 and the first graduating class of Laurel Valley High School, do hereby proclaim that this is our last will and testament. Above all, we wish to thank our teachers for their many great services to us, and we hope that memories of us will remain long after we have made our .niches in the world. Many small treasures have been collected through the years, and we wish to leave some of them behind. These are to be left to individuals and various organizations of Laurel Valley High School. Theresa Barbus gives her ability to stir up a rumpus to Connie Simpson. Margaret Anne Beard leaves the entire Chemistry course to Mr. Fisher. Gene Bennett bequeaths his red hair to Patsy Antonio. Lois Bernabo wills her argumentative manner to Janet Sigmund. Try it on Mr. Bouldin, Janet. Tom Biss proudly bequeaths a brand new 1953 DeSoto to his brother Jack. All Jack has to do is find it. Tom Boske transmits his sports ability to Richard Warfel. Keeping it in the family, Tom? Pat Brauer leaves her big, blue eyes to Sally Igo. Bebe Brett will give her P. O. D. book to anyone who wants it. Jim Clawson wills his truck to any boy who may find it useful. Nat Dipofi hands down his position on the basketball team to Bill Sigmund. Fay Fulcomer leaves her enthusiasm to the Junior High cheerleaders. Harold Galbraith presents his accumulation of stories to Lee Henderson. Joann Galbraith leaves her beautiful, brown curls to Sandy Rolley. Glenda Gibson bestows her transcription letters to Ruth Crusan. Sally Graffius wills her loyalty to the Armagh football team to Dolores Henderson. Keep up the tradition, Dede. Duane Hall bequeaths his two cars to Ronald Robinson and Paul Hepner so that they can travel to Bolivar. Jane Harding donates her late arrivals and early departures to Mary Jane Henderson. Ernie Henderson consigns to Robert Yeager those last few drops of midnight oil. Marie Henderson leaves her love of new Fords to Cleo Baird. Mona Henderson wills her letter writing ability to Genevieve Chesla. Pat Henderson leaves her perseverance in typing the HI-LITE to Katharine Bonavero. Nan Igo leaves her singing ability to Sonja Horrell. Betty Johns presents all the points she scores when playing basketball to Babe Boske. Anthony LaMantia donates the shop and all its contents to the Junior boys. Anthony (S) LaMantia leaves his boy soprano to Herbie Klodell. Marie LaMantia wills her promptness to her sister Ida. Shirley Lear leaves her height to Ray Boring. Carol Livengood cedes her seat on the bus to the lirst person fortunate enough to grab it. Louella Long hands over a smattering of her artistic ability to Mr. Spinelli. Marcia and Marlyn Mears leave their knack of “twinning up” in arguments to the Merritt twins. 20 Bill Merritt transfers his ability to sleep anywhere to any wide-awake underclassman. Joanne Miller bequeaths her boisterous (?) manner to Barbara Robinson. Fay Penrose gives her ability to miss school to Louise Martin. Joe Pribelsky leaves the football team to Hughie Wakefield. You'd better take good care of them, Hughie. Rosemary Pribelsky relinquishes her job as class treasurer to Bob Marino. Mary Jane Ritenour surrenders her laugh to John LaMantai. Nancy Shannon bequeaths her day to make out the Bulletin to Verna Dean Spare. Pat Sutter gives her shy (!) manner to Mary Carmichael. Paul Wallace wills his speedy movements to Richie Antonio. Janet Warfel leaves her tiny waist to Helen Gindlesberger. Peaches Younkin leaves'. WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, DO HEREBY AFFIRM JHAT THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE SENIOR CLASS. SIGNED AND WITNESSED THIS SEVENTEENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD. ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE. W itnesses: 21 Senior Class ROW ONE: Left to right; Dr. Kradel, L. Bernabo, J. Miller, M. Henderson. R. Pribelsky, J. Harding, F. Fulcomer, G. Gibson, M. Mears, M. Henderson, M. Beard, M. LaMantia, B. Brett, C. Livengood. ROW TWO: J. Pribelsky, T. Barbus, S. Graffius, M. J. Ritenour, L. Long, P. Sutter, N. Igo, P. Brauer, F. Penrose, Maryln Mears, N. Shannon, J. Galbraith, N. Dipofi, B. Johns, A. Younkin. ROW THREE: P. Henderson, H. Galbraith, W. Merritt, E. Henderson, E. Bennett, D. Hall, T. Boske, T. Biss, A. LaMantia, P. Wallace, J. Shank, S. Lear. Absent: J. Clawson, A. (P.) LaMantia, J. Warfel. Laurel Valley Seniors Hold Annual Fall Festival The Senior class of Laurel Valley Joint High School held their annual Fall Festival in Bolivar on November 14 and 15. Practically the whole school was used for exhibits, displays, refreshments and entertainment of all kinds. One of the main exhibits was the display of baked goods. Fay Fulcomer, a Senior, was a winner in the cake division. The winners received beautiful gifts. Needlework was also on display. Another one of the main attractions was the Baby Picture Popularity Contest. Paulette Robertson and Calvin Post were the winners. There were many baby pictures in the contest. The Carnegie Museum displayed some very educational and entertaining exhibits of nature, wild birds and animals, and Indian life. There also were many interesting commercial displays. The local displays were put on by the following: Bonavero's Music Store, Trimble’s, Simpson's, DiRinaldo's, and Seeley Magnani's Hardware. Edward Sutter displayed beautifully decorated cakes for all occasions. Other outstanding displays were a chord organ from Swanks, sewing machines from Cambria Equipment, musical instruments from Weiser Music Company, and photography from the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat. Naturally, no occasion like this could be a success without a clown. Art Jennings, a professional clown from Idewild Park, did many interesting tricks and acts which were enjoyed by the children and the adults. All Out' Senior Play Curtain in ten minutes-five minutes more-you're on! When the LAUREL LOCOMOTIVE stopped at Station AUD. on February 13, a crew of stage struck Seniors were found. Luring the unique performance of Robert St. Clair's STAGE STRUCK the audience was awed as characters appeared from every direction. A typical high school setting and a fast moving plot together made a hit with both cast and viewers. Competent faculty engineers in the production were, Miss Alice Cunningham and Mrs. Anna Lynn Haire. As in former activities aboard Locomotive No. 1953, each Senior had a special job. Owing, to the efforts of Glenda Gibson and Lois Eernabo, stage managers, and James Clawson, properties manager, things ran smoothly back stage. Those Seniors participating in the play cast were as follows: Miss Billingsly Teddy Sales . . Mr Bob . . . . Velma Powers Jinny Dunlap Victor Hayes Cokie Hall . . . Bucky Duncan . Larry Dean . Esther Snow Wally Barker . Mr. Hall . . . Mrs. Hall . . . Lita Lews . . . . Margaret Beard . Ernest Henderson . . . . Thomas Biss Rosemary Pribelsky . . . Sally Graffius . . . Eugene Bennett .... Janet Warfel . . . Thomas Boske .... Duane Hall . . Theresa Barbus . Anthony LaMantia . . .Arden Younkin . . Patricia Brauer . . . . Marcia Mears The Trip of All Trips Bright and early on the morning of May 4, a blue and white Greyhound loaded with impatient L.V.H.S. Seniors started rolling toward its destination-Washington, D. C. After stopping at the Gettysburg Battlefield, our substitute LAUREL LOCOMOTIVE came to rest in front of the EBbitt Hotel and unloaded the forty-six eager passengers. From that moment until about 4 P.M. on May 7 seldom did activity cease. Detailed plans for the best use of every minute were executed. Among the first places visited were famous governmental landmarks----the Capitol, White House, Supreme Court, and Federal Bureau of Investigation. L.V.H.S. Seniors gazed with awe at many inspiring sights. A partial list of buildings toured would include the following: Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, National Art Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Mount Vernon, Jefferson Memorial, the Church at Alexandria, and Franciscan Monastery. To Dr. Joseph C. Kradel Seniors owe eternal gratitude for his tireless assistance in every activity. The four days spent at our Capital City will be remembered by the Class of 1953 as a fitting climax to our high school days. Class Prophecy The Class of 1953 of Laurel Valley Joint High School held its first reunion in 1970. The class was always noted for its outstanding members, and it is really wonderful how well some of them have prospered. Theresa Barbus is quite happily married to Richard Robertson and has two children. Previous to her marriage she was a lieutenant in the Women’s Ai� Force. Margaret Beard just finished her ninth novel. You may have read some of her books without knowing it as she writes under the pen name of Hortense Smythe. Gene Bennett almost missed the reunion. He had to hurry back from a hunting trip in Africa. He's a big Texas oil man and gets around quite a bit. Tom Boske is the head football coach at Michigan State University. His team walloped U. C. L. A. in the Rose Bowl this year. Lois Bernabo just returned from India after a ten years stay. She was gathering information for a detailed history about white elephants. Tom Biss hit the jackpot when he invented a new type of windshield wiper, and he is now working on some new gadgets but the details are top secrets. Pat Brauer has been gradually working her way up until she has become the first woman Five Star General in the United States. Bebe Brett is the proud owner of the famous “Peacock Inn’’ in Tallahassee, Florida. Jim Clawson and Nat Dipofi are the joint owners of a huge truck line and do shipping all across the United States and Canada. Harold Galbraith, a very successful farmer, owns a large dairy farm located a few miles from New Florence. Mr. Galbraith was recently awarded a prize for his cattle. Joann Galbraith is busy nursing at a well known Hollywood hospital. She’s also married to the famous actor, John Payne. Fay Fulcomer is the owner of Fay’s Foods, the United States’ largest canning company. In her spare time she comes back to scout around Bolivar. Glenda Gibson just returned from Hollywood where she was making another picture about her life. Sally Graffius is head nurse at the “World Hospital,' which is sponsored by the United Nations. Duane Hall is a well known attorney with offices in the Empire State Building. For a hobby he gives piano concerts at Carnegie Music Hall. Janie Harding is happily married and living in London with her husband the famous author, Jacques Pierre. Ernest Henderson is Secretary of Agriculture. In his spare time he loafs on the French Riviera. Marie Henderson is a secretary for the U. N. She flew to the reunion in her private plane. Mona Henderson, the mathematician, just arrived from Berlin. She just discovered a new system of adding. Pat Henderson is the President's secretary. She brought one of the White House limousines to the reunion. 24 Natalie Igo has revised the whole system of elementary teaching. Betty Mae Johns is busily working in her new restaurant, The Jambowliar. The two Anthony LaMantias run the largest distributing service in Pennsylvania. “Everything from soup to nuts' is their motto. Marie LaMantia is busy being a busy business woman. She manufactures the newest car on the road, the Marie Deluxe. Shirley Lear is Bebe Brett's assistant at the Peacock Inn. They drove up North in their orange convertible. Carol Livengood is living at Falm Beach now that she found that many things could be Doug up out there. Louella Long is a costume designer for M-G-M Studio in Hollywood. She’s the best in the business. Marcia Mears is the chief surgeon in New York City's largest hospital. She also has half interest in the Empire State Building. Marlyn Mears heads the DuPont Corporation. In her spare time she runs a detective bureau. Bill Merritt is Secretary of Navy. He also flew from Washington for the reunion. Fay Penrose is happily married to Gen. Charles Harr, Commandant of the Marine Corps. Thanks for lending us your estate for the reunion, Fay. Joanne Miller just bought Macy's in New York. It seems she wrote a best seller called Laurel Valley. Joe Pribelsky is vice-president of U. S. Steel. He flew from Michigan for our reunion. Rosemary F ribelsky just invented a self flipping hot cake. It seems you use no popcorn. Mary Jane Ritenour is now in complete command of the WAFS. Jim Shank owns a chain of bakeries across the country. They specialize in holeless doughnuts. Nancy Shannon is Walt Disney's assistant in Hollywood. She lives next door to Margaret O'Brien. Pat Sutter is a fashion designer working under the name of Madame Camille. Paul Wallace is now a safety engineer for the Reynold's Aluminum Company. Arden Younkin is chief draftsman for General Motors. Janet Warfel’s latest ballad has been at the top of the “Hit Parade for the past three months. 25 School Calendar SEPTEMBER JANUARY 8 School opened. Here we go again. 5 Back to school again. Nice shiny 17 Pep meeting. Rah...Rah... floors. 19 Senior Get Acquainted Party. 7 Junior high cheerleaders elected. OCTOBER 15 Forensic assembly. Howdy, Zeke 2 School colors and emblem selected 2C Inauguration ceremonies via T.V. Green and White with Ram 23 Varsity-Faculty basketball game. 9 Assembly good work, Tom. Good try, faculty. 14 Magazine campaign opened. 23 Mrs. Duncan's last day. Its been 16 Pep rally. good to know you. 17 First six weeks ended. 24 Football banquet. 17 Cheerleaders dance. Swing your 26 Mr. Hickey arrived. Welcome partners. neighbor. 18 Teachers and Directors banquet at 30 Third six weeks ended. Brenizer Hotel, Ligonier. FEBRUARY 21 Yearbook pictures. Smile nice, now. 5 Forensic tournament at Greensburg. 22-24 Senior pictures. Say peaches, prunes. 13 Senior play. Tom, what an appetite. 27 Yearbook ads solicited. 16 Representative from Cambria-Rowe 28 Senior science trip to Pittsburgh. for commercial students. 29 Magazine campaign closed. 17 Senior play matinee. Lita, dahling. 30 Yearbook orders taken. 17 Varsity Club measured for jackets. 31 Student Council Assembly. 18 Seniors measured for caps and 31 Masquerade Ball. Ye olde hoe down. gowns. NOVEMBEP MARCH 4 Student Council election. Congrats, 13 Lion's Amateur Show. Gene. 20 Ah, spring. 6-7 Teachers Institute. Yea, no school! APRIL 10 Yearbook pictures. 3 Good Friday. 11 Armistice Day. 11:30 dismissal. 6 Easter Monday. 12 Open house. Parents were guests. 24 Westinghouse Chorus. Season's 14-15 Senior Fall Festival. Wonderful musical climax. exhibits. MAY 18 Senior pictures arrived. Is that me? 4-7 Washington trip. Early to rise and 24 Underclassmen pictures arrive. go sight seeing. Ha! Ha! Ye gads! 20-22 Senior tests. Cram, cram, cram. 26 Thanksgiving Assembly. 22 Junior-Senior Prom. Beautiful 26 First issue of the HI-LITE. Who’s girls, gowns, and decorations. Snoopin’ Sal ? 31 Baccalaureate. Seniors appear in 27-28 Thanksgiving Vacation. caps and gowns. DECEMBER JUNE 1 Deer season opened. Good boy, 3 Commencement. Farewell, Laurel Richie. % Valley. 5 Second six weeks ended. 4 Last day of school. Ah, blessed 12 Cheerleaders wore new uniforms. freedom. How snappy! 16 Juniors ordered rings. 17 Student Council trimmed tree in hall. 18 Turkey at the cafeteria. Yum...Yum. 19 Christmas Assemblyk...good job, chorus. 20 Junior Christmas party. 23 School dismissed for Christmas vacation 26 UNDERCLASSMEN Junior Class The Jui.iors are a happy-go-lucky gang who are fearless of work, if not too much. They have plunged into practically everything and have taken things quite securely under their control. They boast of members in every activity of the school. Some members have contributed their talents to the band and the HI-LITE Staff. In general, whatever the activitiy this class was sure to be in on it. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS H. Kuchenbrod . . . Vice-President Cleo Baird ............Secretary F. Cunningham..........President Paul Hepner............Treasurer The first event which the class sponsored was a private Christmas party on December 20. Everyone had a gay time by dancing and playing games. Of the forty-one members many were active in extracurricular activities. Seven boys, Harry Kuchenbord, Robert Carney, Ronald Robinson, Paul Hepner, Fritz Cunningham, Robert Marion, and James Henderson, were on the football team. Two of the football cheerleaders, Sally Igo and Dolores Henderson, were also from the Junior class. Herbert Klodell, Harry Kuchenbrod, and Richard Stiffey were on the basketball team. Barbara Boske was a basketball cheerleader. Fritz Cunningham, the class president, and Robert Carney were the representatives on the Student Council. Many members represented the class in chorus. Mr. Andrew Pahach was the class advisor. The class play has been scheduled for April and the prom will be held in May in the school auditorium. Now the Juniors are not at the top but almost there, just one station stop away from graduation. How proud they are that next year they will be the dignified, sophisticated Seniors. ROW ONE: ROW TWO; ROW THREE: Left to right; W. Kisamore, L. Simpson, H. Long, S. Payne, G. Carmichael, M. L. Dipofi, R. Crusan, W. Wynn. G. Chesla, L. Martin, R. Howard, B. Boske, S. Igo, Mr. Pahach. V. D. Spare, D. Ludwig, B. Boring, K' . Betz, C. Baird, J. Sigmund, R. Henderson, R. Robinson, D. Shetler, W. McDowell, S. Heap, M. J. Henderson, R. DiMarzio, H. Gindlesperger, D. Henderson. P. Antonio, J. Henderson, F. Cunningham, F. Hepner, T. Smith, H. Kuchenbrod, J. Biss, H. Klodell, R. Marino, R. Ruffner, R. Carney, R. Stiffey. Franklin Betton. Absent: .tiuiimnjjnmmnnt w i11 i ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROW THREE: Left to right; S. Long, R. Warfel, L. Muir, C. Gamble, H. Foust, B. Kinzey, J. Schmucker, I. Cunningham, W. Crusan, L. Kerr, R. Yeager, S. Rolley. Mrs. Chisnell. D. Henderson, M. Carmichael, M. Piasente, D. Hoffman, M. Gennaro, L. Fortune, R. Buckles, S. Horrell, B. Hood, K. Bonavero, C. Simpson, W. Lear, C. Horvath, E. Henderson, E. Bernabo. W. Rebarich, G. Garland, J. Marsh, J. Roby, R. Boring, R. Thayer, J. Horvath, D. Cummings, R. Conrad, I. Miller, R. Blattenberger, H. Ritenour, R. Antonio. Sophomore Class SOPHOMORE OFFICERS President.........Robert Thayer Vice-President .... Lee Kerr Treasurer. . . . Elliot Henderson Secretary.......lone Cunningham The room of may activities is number 14, where the Sophomore class dwelt. From the forty members many made the basketball team, joined Forensic, sang in the chorus, became cheer leaders, and played on the football team. They are led by � helpful and able advisor, Mrs. Elnora Chisnell. The Sophomores entered this school year forty strong. The Sophomores have five members from New Florence, seven from St. Clair Township, ten from Fairfield Township, one from Westfield Township, and seventeen from Bolivar. We are proud that our class has five varsity basketball players, Richard Antonio, Gene Barnabo, Ray Boring, Lee Kerr, and Robert Thayer. To the Junior Varsity the Sophomores gave Elliot Henderson, Conrad Gamble, Harry Foust, Richard Warfel, Ronald Blattenberger, and Irvin Miller. Ronald Blattenberger, Richard Warfel, and John Roby helped make the football team possible. The class has helped the chorus by contributing Constance Simpson, Barbara Hood, Onie Cunningham, Mary Ann Gennero, Billie Sue Kinzey, Linda Muir, Ruth Buckles, Doris Henderson, Sandra Rolley, Ronald Blattenberger, and Robert Thayer. One feather in our cap came when Sonja Horrell proved to be the best magazine saleswoman in the school. By selling the most subscriptions during the magazine campaign, Sonja was awarded an Elgin wrist watch. One of the things the class did this year was to sell emblems. The group was proud of their Sophomore year, but they are looking forward to being Juniors. ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROW THREE: Absent: Left to right; Mr. Fisher, W. Long, E. Boring, N. Jones, A. Long, L. Kline, R. Wagner, J. Grillo, R. Shetler, N. Bella. C. Caldwell, J. Hewitt, I. LaMantia, N. Robinson, H. Wakefield, J. Hendricks, M. Hunter, P. Galbraith, B. Robinson, S. McKinney, M. Altimus, S. Meyers, C. Gibson. G. Long, J. Garventa, G. McGeary, J. Thomas, E. McClure, G. Parsha, J. Hendricks, B. Golis, D. Cook, C. Short, W. Toth. William Sigmund. Freshman Class The locomotive has stopped at rooms 16 and 20 where the Freshman class with a total of seventy-six members dwell. They soon became well adapted to their new curriculum. They usually kept their place and looked with proper admiration and respect at the upperclassmen. A large percentage of the boys took an active part in athletics. This helps to insure Laurel Valley with good football and basketball teams in 1953. As usual, the “Freshies were loyal in attending the school affairs. A number have taken the advantage of getting into the swing of things by joining the different organizations of the school such as the chorus and the band. They enjoyed the “pep meetings and the assemblies. Many new friends were found and new personalities were added to the class from other districts. The 9 section of the Freshman class had a Christmas party at which gifts were exchanged, dancing was enjoyed, and refreshments were served. The class presented their advisor, Mr. Fisher, with a gift. The classroom was decorated very nicely. Their class officers are: president, Dennis Cook; vice-president. Bill Golis; secretary, Jean Hendricks; treasurer, Peggy Galbraith. The 9 section, room 16, had Christmas trimmings of all kinds. There were decorations on the windows, Christmas scenes on the blackboard, and crepe paper strung through the room. The pupils had refreshments and exchanged gifts. Their class officers are: president, Doris Geary; vice-president, Jim Irwin; secretary-treasurer, Beverly Hamilton. The 91 section was very successful during the magazine campaign, since they were the first room to reach their quota of $105.00 with the total sum of $128.00 at the end of the campaign. 30 Section 9 raised $91.80 during the campaign. These totals show us that the Freshman class worked very hard during the magazine campaign. Several members have continuously represented the class on the school honor roll for the achievement of 90-95 grades. With such a beginning the class should be outstanding in scholarship as well as other achievements. It has been rumored that some Freshmen got their squares and cubes and x's and y s mixed up in Algebra. A few were known about the school for being noisy and using the wrong steps. Some were clowns in all classes, but without them school would be dull. With highest aspirations and determined ambitions, they are looking forward to the time when they will be Sophomores. As the train prepared to depart for STOP, September, 1953 the Freshmen jump aboard to continue their journey on the locomotive of education. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS George Parsha......... President Ronald Wadsworth . .Vice-President Marjorie Burkett...Sec. - Treasurer ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROW THREE: Left to right: Mr. Spinelli. H. Young. B. Henderson, J. Stercho, L. Dickert, D. Henderson, H. Roby, M. Burkett, S. Ludwig, A. Howard, B. Hamilton. M. Shearman, R. Pendexter, M. Blattenberger, R. Simpson. B. Houston, S. Galbraith, L. Heming, W. Hall, J. Kinzey, D. Short, A. Gibson, J. Irwin, L. Haire, W. Boske, H. Riddell, D. Deemer, J. Ritenour, M. Peer. A. Garland, G. Boring, F. Howard, O. Geary, R. Kirschner, B. Shingler, M. Baird, R. Wadsworth, R. Blattenberger, F. Boring. J. Ambrose, D. Baird, J. Baird, C. Henderson, G. Gibson. Eighth Qradc The Eighth grade of Laurel Valley High School has been led through the term under the efficient guidance of Miss Cunningham and Miss Soles. The seventy-four members have worked well together for their first year, and we know they will continue to do so through the years to come. Class officers were elected by both home rooms. ROOM FOUR President............Harriet Kastner Vice-President.........Robert Hodson Secretary-Treasurer . . Barbara Merritt ROOM EIGHT President.................. Harry Mears Vice-President .Roy Caldwell Secretary-Treasurer. . . JoAnn Garland Contributing to the music field by playing in the band are: Artie Bernabo, Paul Kradel, Eddie Wagner, Lee Henderson, Andy Frain, Joe Cardarella, Seeley Magnani, Benny Klodell, and Jack Hughes. They also have twenty-one members in Junior Chorus. Many students worked diligently and made the honor roll every six weeks. This was quite a task as they have a fairly large schedule. Their subjects are: English, Geography, Math, History, Art, Music, Home Economics or Shop, Health, and Physical Education. A lot of the boys turned out to play Junior High basketball, which is a good sign for the future. Those who played their second year of Junior High basketball are Paul Kradel, Harry Mears, and Bob Hodson. First year players are: Artie Bernabo, Jack Hughes, James Williams, Lee Henderson, James Wargo, Bill Flickinger, and Raland Shingler. Junior High cheerleaders for the eighth grade are Marianne Bottegal and Harriet Kastner, with Fat Diehl serving as alternate. By keeping up their good work, the class of 1957 is bound to come through with flying colors. Qrade 8-1 Room 8 ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROW THREE: Absent: J. Gamble, F. Waterhouse. B. Payne, P. Mied, D. Fox, A. Brown, P. Boring. A. Bernabo, W. Flickinger. M. Cummings, M. Kline, P. Kradcl, A. Martin. E. Layton, G. Fisher, W. Jones, J. Yeager, R. Shingler, E. Wagner, C. Chesla, Miss Soles. J. Hurst, P. Clark, L. Henderson, R. Baird, K. Boring, J. Mardis, H. Mears, R. Ambrose, J. Burkett, B. Robinson, N. Hepner. R. Caldwell, J. Garland, J. Ludwig. Qrade 8-2 Room 4 ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROW THREE: Absent: Left to right; J. Wagner. P. Diehl, F. Henderson, S. Muir, M. Howard, I. Boring, B. Heap, B. Smyder, D. Lear, H. Kastner, E. Harr, B. Klodell, Miss Cunningham. N. Foltz, S. Spory, N. Williams, J. Berkhamer, D. Yeager, L. McElwee, J. Crusan, B. Merritt, C. Caldwell, M. Baird, M. Bottegal, W. Yeager, J. Muir. J. Hughes, S. Magnani, J. Williams, N. Dorian, G. Flickinger, E. Garland, E. Shank, A. Frain, B. Hodson, J. Cardarella, V. LaMantia, C. Marsh, D. Rigby. L. Boring, T. Parsha, J. Wakefield, J. Wargo. v 33 Seventh Qrade Seventh grade is the youngest class in the high school. They appear as midgets beside the tall, heavier upperclassmen. Sometimes the meek little seventh graders go at a breakneck speed to their classes. Whether they are really anxious to reach the classroom is a question. When this youngest group joined the student body in the fall, there were many blushing faces for the first few weeks when they dashed into the wrong room with a bang! After a while they learned to follow their class schedules and settled down to the everyday routine of classes, study halls, gym, and chorus. These students have, however, proved that they are an asset to the school. Many are taking music lessons this year in preparation for joining the band in the future. The boys have demonstrated their ability on the basketball floor. Many girls and boys are members of the Junior Chorus. They are proud of the large number of their class members who achieved the glory of being on the honor roll. Carol Cushman, Joseph Trusz, and Peggy Joan Hutchison are members of the Student Council. Seven one, and seven two, decorated their home rooms from end to end at Christmas time. They exchanged gifts and had a very nice Christmas party. The Junior High cheerleaders from the seventh grade are; Carol Cushman and Peggy Joan Hutchison. Jacqueline Glessner is a substitute. As the seventh graders ride along on the train, they are continually watching for their next station stop--EIGHTH GRADE-- which they hope to reach in September. SECTION OFFICERS R oom 7 President . . . Carol Cushman Vice-President . Judith Poling Secretary . . . Joseph Burkett Treasurer. . . Merlin Skavang Room 7 President . . . Joseph Trusz Vice-Pres. . . Woody Burkett Secretary. . Judith Williams Treasurer . . . Lewis Boske CLASS OFFICERS President . . Vice-President Secretary . . . Treasurer . . . Peggy Joan Hutchison . . . Patricia Corvi . Jacqueline Glessner . . . Richard Merritt The seventh grade sponsors are: Mrs. Irene Beard and Mr. Daniel Hickey. ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROW THREE: Absent: Left to right; R. Merritt, W. Glessner. G. Whistler, B. Yeager, P. Hutchison. W. Stutzman. C. Cushman, L. Clark, R. Spory. R. Benito. J. Callihan, W. Yeager. R. Swank, Mrs. Beard. L. Edwards, J. Garland, J. Burkett. S. Munshower. W. Glacken, J. Poling, P. Corvi, R. Marsh, S. Felton, J. Miller, D. Henderson, K. Hepner. D. Hill, S. Machak, R. Swatsworth, R. Dubics, Park, D. Stiffey, M. Skavang. W. Baird, P. Long, E. Langham, J. Sheehan, M. Hedges. L. Hollen. Clifford Henderson, Frank Peters, Doris Mardis. Qrade 7-2 Room 6 ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROW THREE: Absent: Left to right: J. Glessner, D. Henderson, R. Merritt, J. Drenner, D. Muir, R. Garland, A. McCullough, R. Robinson, D. Magnani, S. Cummings. Mrs. Duncan, P. Dennison, B. St. Clair. M. J. Rolley, M. J. Yeager, J. Ritenour, M. Shirey, R. Payne, S. Hood. L. Piasente, V. Rolley, J. Clark, D. Hewitt, J. Williams. J. Carmichael, F. Ludwig, J. Long, W. Burkett, T. Rhoades. J. Trusz, G. Hall, R. Hill, J LaMantia, J. Felton, D. Marino, L. Boske, S. Henderson. R. Hedges, L. Baird, M. Fry, G. Dunmire. JAMES GIBSON Member Of Class Of 1956 James Wayne Gibson will always remain in our memory, for he was a good friend, classmate, sportsman, and companion. He was liked by everyone and is sadly missed by all. William Toth M ACTIVITIES Laurel Staff With the theme, Sentimental Journey, the LAUREL Staff has attempted to portray life in and about Laurel Valley High. This staff has tried to bring out the points of school life by using a train to indicate passengers riding from class to class. On October 27 the advertising committee went to the neighboring towns to solicit advertisements. They were gone all day and sold many ads which helped to make this LAUREL possible. This same committee, plus others, worked very hard to secure patrons. The people of this area who have donated in any way have helped considerably to produce this LAUREL. Co-editors, Duane Hall and Ernest Henderson; Junior editor, Sally Igo; business manager, Lois Bernabo; sports editor, Eugene Bennett; assistant, Thomas Boske; art editor, Louella Long; assistants, Thomas Biss and Janet Warfel; photography, Marlyn Mears, Rosemary Pribelsky, and Patricia Sutter; feature writers, Patricia Brauer, Fay Fulcomer, Joann Galbraith, Carol Livengood, Marcia Mears, and Marlyn Mears; circulation, Bebe Brett; copy editor, Theresa Barbus; typists, Patricia Brauer, Fay Fulcomer, Glenda Gibson, Sally Graffius, Marie Henderson, Patricia Henderson, Marie LaMantia, Mary Jane Ritenour, Nancy Shannon, and Janet Warfel; advertising, Nat Dipofi.Fay Fulcomer, Sally Graffius, William Merritt, Patricia Sutter, and Paul Wallace; layout editors, Margaret Arine Beard and Joseph Pribelsky. Advisors: Mrs. Chisnell and Mrs. Mabon. STANDING: ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROW THREE: ROW FOUR: ROW FIVE: Left to right; Mrs. Mabon, M. LaMantia, J. Warfel, T. Barbus, G. Gibson, T. Boske, E. Bennett, C. Livengood, P. Sutter, S. Graffius, Mrs. Chisnell, J. Galbraith, R. Pribelsky, F. Fulcomer, N. Dipofi, W. Merritt, P. Wallace. L. Bernabo, D. Hall, E. Henderson, S. Igo. T. Biss, J. Pribelsky, M. Beard. P. Brauer, B. Brett, Marcia Mears, Marlyn Mears. N. Shannon, M. Ritenour. M. Henderson, P. Henderson. SEATED: Left to right; J. Galbraith, Mrs. Mabon, T. Barbus, D. Geary, L. Martin, L. Simpson. P. Henderson, P. Brauer, G. Chesla, Marcia Mears, Maryln Mears, P. Galbraith. STANDING: K. Bonaverno, J. Warfel, W. Marsh, J. Sigmund, S. Igo, D. Henderson, G. Gibson, M. J. Ritenour, V. D. Spare. W. Kisamore, M. Henderson, N. Shannon, M.LaMantia, C. Baird, M. Beta, J. Schmucker, S. Heap, C. Simpson, Mrs. Chisnell. The Hi'Lite Staff One of the special cars on the train is labeled HI-LITE . This is the school paper which is published every six weeks. The cost of each edition is five cents. The HI-LITE contains general news, sports, and special features. The members of the HI-LITE staff realized that for each assignment given to them by the editors, they were expected to do their best. They have learned something that every staff eventually learns, that if the school paper is to reflect the activities of the school, co-operation between the student body and the staff must be established Co-editors, Joann Galbraith and Theresa Barbus; assistant editor, Sally Igo; sports editor, Patsy Antonio; art editors, Janet Warfel, Katherine Bonavero, and Warner McDowell; business managers, Marie LaMantia, Cleo Baird, and Maxine Betz; exchange editors, Barbara Boske, Dolores Henderson and Janet Sigmund; layout editors, Patricia Brauer, Genevieve Chesla, and Verna Deane Spare; reporters, Marlyn Mears, Marcia Mears, Louise Martin, Shirley Heap, Connie Simpson, Linda Simpson, Joann Schmucker, Peggy Galbraith, and Doris Geary; typists, Patricia Henderson, Patricia Brauer, Marie Henderson, Nancy Shannon, Beverly Boring, Genevieve Chesla, Janet Warfel, and Glenda Gibson;-mimeograph operators and printers, Glenda Gibson, Mary Jane Ritenour, Wanda Kisamore, and Verna Deane Spare. Advisors: Mrs. Chisnell and Mrs. Mabon. 39 Student Council Plans were laid by Mr. Bouldin and Mr. Spinelli, who was to be the Student Council advisor, to have an election for members of the Student Council, a new car added to the train in November. An assembly was held on October 3 1, to give the candidates for the presidency a chance to make their campaign speeches and to present the candidates for vice-president and secretary and treasurer to the school. For a few days following this assembly flashy signs painted with victory slogans appeared in the halls and on the blackboards. Finally the election was held on November 4 with these results: President, Eugene Bennett, vice-president, Robert Carney; secretary and treasurer, Lois Bernabo. Altogether there are fifteen members, including representatives from all the classes, on the Student Council which meets every Monday the eighth period. During the year this group sponsored many worthwhile activities including erecting a Christmas tree in the upper hall, stopping the pupils who were running on the lawn, generally helping to cut down on the running and confusion in the halls, and holding dances after the basketball games to raise enough money to enroll the body in the National Association of Student Councils. Left to Right: J. Trusz, L. Bernabo. F. Cunningham. H. Mears, G. Parsha, D. Hall. D. Cook, R. Carney. R. Thayer. D. Geary. H. Kastner. I . Hutchison. C. Cushman. Standing: Mr. Spinelli and Eugene Bennett. National Forensic League The Forensic Chapter of Laurel Valley High School is directed by Mr. Fisher. New members were welcomed into this group in the fall. The club presented a fine assembly with a one-act play, “Cornin’ Round the Mountain,” in January to show the student body the kind of work NFL members learned to do from their experiences. Each person has worked hard to receive his degrees. Degree of Merit requires twenty-five points; this degree gives a student membership in NFL. Degree of Honor requires fifty points ; Degree of excellence, one hundred points; and Degree of Distinction, two hundred points. Sally Graffius, a Senior, was the first student from Laurel Valley High School to earn the Degree of Distinction. Margaret Anne Beard, also a Senior, received this degree when she was a Junior. Laurel Valley High School is a member of the National Forensic League. The purpose of Forensic work is to develop hidden talents, to overcome stage fright, and to express thoughts clearly and distinctly. The school is very proud of its NFL membership. OFFICERS President..................Sally Graffius Vice-President .... Rosemary Pribelsky Secretary-Treasurer .... Margaret Beard BACK ROW; MIDDLE ROW: FRONT ROW : STANDING: L. Martin. J. Galbraith. P. Sutter. Mr. Fisher, D. Hall, J. Miller. M. Beard, R. Pribelsky. S. Graffius. FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: FIFTH ROW: Mr. O'Hara, C. Livengood, B. Brett, I. Cunningham, H. Long, D. Henderson, L. Long, M. LuMantia, R. Pribelsky, S. Igo. L. Bernabo, R. Howard, S. Payne, M. Dipofi, L. Muir. M. Ritenour, R. Crusan, G. Carmichael, S. Roliey, L. Henderson, L. Martin, L. Simpson. M. Beard, P. Sutter, F. Fulcomer, M. Gennaro, W. Wynn, B. Johns, S. Graffius, M. Henderson, M. Betz. G. Gibson, C. Simpson, B. Kinzey, N. Shannon, Maryln Meart. R. Stiffey, T. Barbus, N. Igo, R. DiMarzio, P. Brauer, S. Lear, R. Buckles, C. Baird, B. Hood, S. Heap, F. Penrose, J. Galbraith, M. Mears, W. McDou ell. R. Ruffner , J. Henderson, A. LaMantia, T. Biss, E. Bennett, H. Kuchenbrod, D. Hall, T. Boske, R. Thayer, R. Blattenberger, H. Klodell, P. Antonio, R. Carney. Senior Chorus When the Senior high students stopped at Station Chorus, melodious music greeted the passers-by. Laurel Valley Senior High Chorus, comprised of students from the tenth grade to the twelfth grade, is directed by Mr. Norman O’Hara, supervisor of music. The Senior and Junior choruses presented a beautiful Christmas program on December 19. Membership in the chorus provides an opportunity for musical experience well worth the time of every student. Forgetting work and care, the group spends many enjoyable moments together each week. The purpose of the organization is to give the students the joy and experience of participation in a vocal group of this kind and to foster a love of music. Rehearsals were held each Tuesday and Thursday in the auditorium during the first half of the lunch period. In the periods when the chorus met, zestful and clear voices could be heard vocalizing to various types of songs, which included everything from classics to the more current popular hits. Duane Hall and Natalie Igo served as pianists. Through the untiring efforts of Mr. O’Hara the chorus has made splendid progress. Junior High Chorus No music program would be complete without a Junior high group. When the conductor announced to the passengers that they were approaching STATION JUNIOR HI CHORUS, seventh, eighth, and ninth graders received this message with enthusiasm. Eighty-five young voices met every Wednesday, eighth period. During the year the organization took part in the special Christmas program. Under the direction of Mr. O’Hara the students have learned to express themselves more clearly in music as well as acquiring a more sincere appreciation of the art of singing. To each member of the group, this year’s training has been extremely helpful and valuable. Not only have they learned new songs, but they have also acquired additional knowledge in the fundamentals of correct singing. When these students become tenth graders, they eagerly look forward to joining the more sophisticated group, the Senior Chorus. Natalie Igo served as pianist for the group. Even though the group is large, the spirit is there, and they sing! sing! sing! ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROWr THREE: ROW FOUR: ROW FIVE: L( ft to right; D. Muir, D. Magnani, S. Cummings. A. Bernabo, J. Glessner, J. Clark, P. J. Hutchinson, C. Cushman, B. Klodell, J. Burkett, P. Dennison, J. Gamble. J. Miller, P. Corvi, P. Kradel, W. Yeager, P. Park. J. Hughes, M. Hunter, P . Gailbraith, J. Ritenour, J. Hendricks, S. Galbraith, J. Trusz, B. Henderson, J. Berkhamcr, J. Poling, Mr. O’Hara. D. Henderson, F. Henderson, E. Harr, J. Ritenour, M. K. Hedges, B. Heap, S. Machak, J. Hewitt, B. Hamilton, M. A. Bottegal, D. Hill, N. Bella, J. Grillo, S. Muir, H. Kastner, P. Diehl, W. Glacken, M. Frye. T. Rhoades, A. J. Long, M. Blattenbergcr, N. Robinson, C. Caldwell, S. Ludwig, B. J. Houston, M. I eer, L. Henderson, N. Foltz, S. Magnani, B. Robinson, B. Merrit, S. Spory, N. Williams, P. Long, M. Burkett. C. Caldwell, C. Henderson, J. Baird. J. Mardis, D. Cook, J. Hendricks, R. Blattenberger, M. Baird, C. Yeager, D. Geary, F. Howard, D. Baird, S. Hood, H. Roby. Magazine Campaign FRONT ROW : K. Bonavero, L. Bernabo, M. LaMantia, H. Gindlespcr ger, P. Brauer, L. Martin, L. Piasente. BACK ROW: N. Foltz, B. Hamilton J. Hendricks, H. Mears. The willingness and co-operativeness of these students helped to make the Magazine Campaign a success. M A Q A Z I N E C A M P A I Q N Industrial Arts Left to Right: E. Henderson. A. Younkin, R. Stiffey, R. Marino, A. LaMantia, T. Boske, B. Marsh, R. Boring. H. Klodelt, I. Miller, R. Warfel. This station stop is the Industrial Arts class, learning the fundamentals of mechanical drawing. T N D U S T R I A L A R T S 02: — « 2wgoa: � o-2;c: j Junior High Homemaking Class Standing around table: (Left to right); P.Hutchison, J. Sheehan, J. Poling, T. Anderson, P. Corvi, D. Mardis, S. Machak. Mrs. Kradel, J. Garland, C. Cushman. At stove; M. Hedges. Seated: (first seat) S. Munshower. Second row; (front to back) P. Long, p. Park, S. Felton. Third row . (front to back) D. Henderson, L. Ldwards, L. Hollen. Absent: W. Glacken, D. Hill, K. Lubic. With the aid of Mrs. Kradel, their Homemaking advisor, these students enjoyed learning to cook and sew. Senior High Homemaking Class Standing at ironing board: D. Henderson. Seated at machines (front to back) S. Payne, S. Rolley, M. Henderson. Standing: (back to front) B. Johns, F. Fulcomer, P. Sutter. Mrs. Kradel. At table: J. Galbraith, M. LaMantia. On couch; J. Miller. W. Wynn. R. Buckles, B. Brett. Absent; R. Howard. S. Horrell. J. Harding. These girls enjoyed their homemaking studies with the helpful guidance of their teacher. Bulletin Workers Left to right: N. Shannon, J. Warfel, Mr. Bouldin, P. Brauer, M. Ritenour, M. Henderson. P. Henderson. These six faithful workers, all commercial students and Seniors, were responsible for the typing, mimeographing, and delivering of the daily bulletin to the home room teachers. Some days when there were many announcements and notices to be typed, the job required great speed and concentration. No matter how difficult the work was, the bulletin was always delivered. This was excellent training for these girls, since the majority of them wish to become secretaries. Mr. Bouldin carefully supervised their work. As the train moves down the tracks toward the school year of 1953- 54, these faithful bulletin workers will be preparing to leave the train in June. ROW ONE: Left to right; J. Pribelsky, N. Dipofi, A. Gibson, R. Carney, R. Robinson, R. Stiffey, L. Kerr, J. Burkett, Mr. Cameron. ROW TWO: Mr. Pahach, D. Cook, P. Hepner, J. Ambrose, R. Marino. E. Bernabo, W. Merritt, R. Antonio, A. Younkin. ROW THREE: H. Klodell, R. Blattenberger, R. Wadsworth, T. Boske, H. Kuchenbrod, R. Boring, E. Bennett, F. Cunningham, B. Goiis. FIRST ROW: M. Gennaro, L. Muir, L. Simpson, C. Baird, K. Bonavero. SECOND ROW: H. Foust, J. Hughes, D. Muir, D. Magnani, J. Hendricks, J. Irwin. THIRD ROW: A. Bernabo. F. Kradel, R. Warfel, B. Hood. C. Simpson. P. Corvi, J. Burkett. FOURTH ROW: A. J. Long. D. Short. S. Magnani. D. Cooke. L. Henderson. D. Baird. FIFTH ROW: A. Frain, W. McDowell. J. Cardarella, Mr. O'Hara. Band The Laurel Valley Locomotive stops every Tuesday and Thursday during the eighth period in the auditorium, for the band, under the supervision of Mr. O'Hara, and has its rehearsals here. As a band member fits himself into the organization, he learns the essence of teamwork, He is taught various types of music and its meaning and method of performance. In this manner the student acquires an interested and appreciative attitude of all music. There are ten clarinets, five trumpets, three saxophones, two trombones, one baritone, two French horns, two flutes, one tuba, one bell, and three drums. Twenty of the members own their instruments. There are seven rented from the school. Twenty-six of the group take lessons which are given in the basement of the United Fresbyterian Church. These lessons are thirty minutes long. These students have learned a great deal from their experience. In the years to come the band will participate at many school activities. 47 __________________________________________________________________________ Left to right: C. Simpson, L Bernabo, B. Boske. M. Gennaro. (Front) B. Boske, L. Bernabo, M. Gennaro, C. Simpson. Advisors: Miss Soles, Mrs. Beard (Clockwise) M. Beard, L. Fortune, D. Henderson, R. Pribelsky.S. Igo. L. Bernabo, J. Warfel Left to right: S. Igo. L. Fortune, M. Beard, D. Henderson, R. Pribelsky rrH t3dHOO 49 ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROW THREE: Managers (holding football;) H. Wakefield, J. Pribelsky. Left to right; A. Younkin, J. Burkett, J. Kinsey. J. Henderson, G. Parsha, R. Carney, D. Cook, A. Gibson, R. Warfel. Mr. Davis, W. Golis, R. Robinson, H. Klodell, F. Cunningham, P. Hepner, R. Blattenberger, W. Merritt, R. Marino, J. Ambrose, E. McClure, E. Bennett, W. Sigmund. R. Blattenberger, N. Hemming, R. Wadsworth, T. Boske, H. Kuchenbrod, W. Mar J. Roby. el Valley Football Resume Opponents 0 Dale 7 7 Pine Twp. 13 13 Blacklick Twp. 13 7 Saltsburg 28 13 Turkeyfoot Valley 13 7 Forbes 20 Green Twp. (Cancelled) United Join (Cancelled) 50 _! Calisthenics Build a Strong Team Push-ups Body Rotation Football season is the time of year when the bleachers resound with laughter, cheers, and sighs. The student body riding in SPECIAL CAR FOOTBALL, followed the team with great enthusiasm. The call for candidates for the 1952 football season was answered by a large group of ambitious gridders, each intent upon winning a berth on the first string. The coaches were faced with the difficult problem of developing a strong eleven. Although the first football team of Laurel Valley High, tying two games and losing four, had a poor season, it was due to lack of experience on the part of a number of the boys. Next year the team is looking forward to a more successful season, for there is every indication that a wealth of promising material will appear at the first call for preliminary practice. Physically, withstanding all the blows of the games, the team was in good condition. The only injuries were a few broken bones suffered during a practice session. Scrimmages were held in Bolivar, but the home games were played at the New Florence athletic field. Under the guidance of two competent coaches, Mr. Davis and Mr. Cameron, the team was always out to win. They took their defeats in the spirit of true sportsmen. 51 Varsity Opp 42 40 37 47 34 38 34 41 60 51 27 31 39 34 44 34 53 21 34 52 42 86 40 STANDING: R. Thayer, R. Boring. H. Kuchenbrod, T. Boske, E. Bennett, Coach Pahach. KNEELING: R. Stiffey, W. Golis, L. Kerr, E. Bernabo. H. Klodell, N. Dipofi, R. Antonio. F orbes Johnstown Cath United Joint Beaverdale Dale Blacklick Ligonier Ligonier Johnstown Cath Wilmore Export Vintondale Southmont Opp. L. V. 48 44 67 50 26 ♦42 42 Westmorland County ♦57 42 T ournament ♦65 42 L.V. Opp. ♦54 63 57 Export 46 ♦69 55 29 Trafford 59 54 55 36 31 ♦ 40 47 34 52 ♦Southern Cambria League Games Gallitzen Rockwood Beaverdale Dale Blacklick W ilmore Vintondale Rockwood United Joint Southmont Export Gallitzen F orbes Basketball Highlights Laurel Valley nears the end of its basketball season. The Rams have only three games yet to play--Export, Gallitzen, and Forbes. In the first half of the league play the inexperienced Rams won three and lost three. As the season progressed the Rams broke into an eight game winning streak. This season came to a stunning close as the rampaging five won five games in the second half of the Southern Cambria League. Southmont taking the first half without a loss met Laurel Valley for the league championship. Laurel Valley won five games and lost none and Southmont did likewise. The two teams met on Laurel Valley’s floor. The game started out nip and tuck and was played that way throughout the game until the last four minutes of play, when Southmont stepped into the lead and won, 51-40. Coach Pahach’s team came to a halt also in the Westmoreland County Tournament after losing to Trafford, 59-29 in the second round. The Rams won the first round by defeating Export 57-46. It was Coach Pahach’s first win in the tournament games. Laurel Valley defeated fourteen teams while losing to eleven. They scored upsets on Gallitzen, a regular season game, and Export in the Westmoreland County Tournament. Of the first five players Laurel Valley will lose Tom Boske. Bill Golis, Herb Klondell, Richie Antonio, and Harry Kuchenbrod wil return next year. Gene Bennett and Nat Dipofi, varsity substitutes, will also graduate. Next year’s team will consist of the first four named plus Richard Stiffey, Lee Kerr, Gene Bernabo, Ray Boring, and Bob Thayer. Win or lose it was wonderful just to see team co-operation among our boys. To put so much effort in a good energetic activity is gratifying. We are proud of our team and its wonderful coach, “Andy” Pahach, a graduate of Ambridge High School and California State Teachers College. He spent many hours of his time to perfect a well trained victorious ball club. Standings Of The Clubs First Half W L Second Half W L Southmont . . 6 0 Southmont ... 6 0 Beaverdale 2 Laurel Valley .... 5 1 Dale ... 3 3 Wilmore . . . 3 3 Laurel Valley .... 3 Dale .... 3 3 Blacklick 3 Blacklick ... 2 4 Wilmore 4 Beaverdale 4 Vintondale 6 Vintondale . . . . 0 6 Our Managers at Work Left to right: A. Younkin, J. Pribelsky, and R. Carney work over Tom Boske (center) in the locker room after the game. Our managers this year have the responsibility for the new uniforms that were purchased in December of 1952. SENIOR 5TAR5 r Eugene A V n D� pofi 55 Left to right: R. Warfel, C. Gamble, J. Garventa, E. Henderson, D. Cook, J. Irwin H. Foust, R. Robinson, E. McClure, J. Hendricks, 1. Miller, B. Shingler, R. Thayer. Kneeling : (With ball) Coach Cameron. Junior Varsity The Junior Varsity nears the end of their basketball year with only four more games to play--Export, Gallitzen, Southmont, and Forbes. They won eight of twenty-two games so far this year. The wins came at the disappointment of United Joinl twice, Blacklick twice, Vintondale twice, Rockwood, and Beaverdale. The defeats came at the hands of Johnstown Catholic twice, Dale twice, Ligonier twice, Wilmore twice, Beaverdale, Forbes, Rockwood, Export, Southmont, and Gallitzen. Coach Cameron’s team dropped the first two games to Forbes and Johnstown Catholic before defeating United Joint. Every player on the team saw action. Robert Thayer, six foot center, along with Harry Foust, Elliot Henderson, Connie Gamble, Richie Warfel, and Ron Blattenberger held almost every team to a close score. THE SCORES L. V. Opp L. V. Opp L. V. Opp 21 F orbes 23 19 W ilmore 32 19 Blacklick 26 23 Johnstown Cath 65 35 Export 40 31 W ilmore 34 27 United Joint 25 31 Vintondale 21 41 Vintondale 17 32 Beaverdale 33 10 Southmont 52 14 Rockwood 25 25 Dale 38 21 Gallitzen 34 26 United Joint 23 26 Blacklick 15 27 Rockwood 23 Southmont 30 Ligonier 57 37 Beaverdale 30 Export 18 Ligonier 38 18 Dale 32 Gallitzen 24 Johnstown Cath 39 F orbes 56 Junior High Laurel Valley’s Junior High Basketball team ended their season with a tournament game played at Greensburg. They were eliminated in the first round by Southwest Greensburg. The score was 46-38. Coach Cameron's squad ended an eleven game season with many promising players for the years to come. Although they dropped nine out of eleven games, the inexperienced club looks to a more promising future. They were the victims of Manor twice, South Greensburg twice, Southwest Greensburg twice, Mt. Pleasant, Harold, and Ramsay. The L. V. Junior High team defeated New Stanton twice. Coach Cameron started the Junior High team a year ago and continued it this year after the jointure with four surrounding districts. The districts have contributed many players. Mr. Cameron said that the team was improving greatly and that he expected a better season next year. THE SCORES Laurel Valley 26 Manor 52 Laurel Valley 38 New Stanton 33 Laurel Valley 45 New Stanton 26 Laurel Valley 30 Harold 55 Laurel Valley 25 Mt. Pleasant 41 Laurel Valley 27 Ramsay 43 Laurel Va lley 21 S. Greensburg 36 Laurel Valley 25 S. Greensburg 69 Laurel Valley 29 SW. Greensburg 48 Laurel Valley 31 SW. Greensburg 51 Laurel valley 35 Manor 48 Laurel Valley 38 SW. Greensburg 46 Tournament Game Left to right: Managers: J. Long, H. Wakefield; Players: W. Burkett, P. Kradel, H. Mears, R. Hodson, J. LaMantia, J. Hall, T. Rhodes, J. Williams, Coach Cameron; R. Robinson, A. Bernabo. Kneeling: School Talent Real go-getter. No one better; Pianist Duanee, Bound for fame. PUy. Dance; Rosie’s here, Giving cheer. Nice, tall; On the ball. Emcee neat, Tom’s a treat. Melody, Harmony; Quaker Six Really clicks Dancer, Prancer. Kate’s good. Wish 1 could. Louise, sweet, Feet, fleet; Dances well. Is so swell. 59 School Nurse m iss [Rebecca 111c [Kinney Out competent, attractive school nurse Miss Rebecca McKinney, is kept busy visiting the eleven school buildings in the Laurel Valley Jointure. She goes to the grade schools in New Florence and Seward and to eight grade schools in Fairfield Township-Hamill School, two buildings in West Bolivar, Stewart School, West School, Luther School, Fort School, and the West Fairfield School. Her office is located in the high school building. Although she has a vast number of duties, Miss McKinney can be seen arriving in her blue Chevrolet at any of the schools, whatever the weather. This year she has supervised the physical examinations with Dr. Witherspoon, Dr. Shupe, and Dr. McCarthy for nearly one-half of the one thousand pupils in the district. Her encouraging smile lessens the pain of the patients. Miss McKinney has had wide and varied training in the nursing field. She obtained her degree at the Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg after which she was supervisor of the children's ward of the same hospital for three years. She has also taken many courses at the University of Pittsburgh. She helped our country during the last war by being a Navy nurse. The health room, her headquarters, is kept neat, attractive, and efficiently equipped. Our nurse is known for her patience and readiness to help others in any way possible. School Custodian Frank Gibson, the engineer, is the upkeeper of this whole train. Without Mr. Gibson this journey would not be possible. Most of the other workers of this train work five days a week, but Mr. Gibson works seven days a week and during cold weather he works on the average of twelve hours per day. He does this so the many passengers won't get cold or fall on-the icy sidewalks. Some of the passengers have a nickname for Mr. Gibson-- “Jiggers. Mr. Gibson never says anything about this nickname; he just takes it good-naturedly. Mr. Gibson has worked at this jbb for twelve years. He says that he works for a wonderful bunch of kids and teachers. When he was asked if they made too much work, Mr. Gibson replied, There are a lot of kids so naturally there is a lot of work to do. The engineer goes home for lunch about eleven o'clock, if the schoolhouse is warm enough. Mr. Gibson helps a lot with all activities and is owed a large debt which could never be paid in cash. He can solve all kinds of problems for any preparation or decoration of any activity. Mr. Gibson does a lot of work and does it well. This is greatly appreciated by all the passengers. School Cafeteria The dining coach of the Laurel train is operated by Miss Bessie Foster and Mrs. Clara Mae Galbraith. Mrs. Florence Walbeck is on hand when she is needed. Many times when Mrs. Galbraith and Miss Foster need Mrs. Walbeck, she is always willing to help. She is the cleanup woman also. She helps Mr. Gibson, our school custodian, with the daily sweeping. Miss Foster has been working in the dining coach for a few years, but Mrs. Galbraith just started this year. As the passengers travel daily to this stop, they always find appetizing and nourishing food waiting for them. We realize that the task of the cooks, to please so many different appetites, is not an easy one; but they always do their job unfailingly everyday. The student body gives a cheer to these wonderful cooks. Not only will there always be memories of delicious meals served in the Laurel Valley cafeteria, but there will also be reminiscences of happy hours spent at the lunch table. Buses at L. V. H. S. The number of buses that transport the students of Laurel Valley High School to the Laurel Valley Station are five. The names of the bus drivers are: Frank Shingler, John Cameron, Lewis Boring, Mr. Fox, and Irvan Miller. Two buses leave Seward at 7:40 A.M. and arrive in New Florence at 7:50 A.M. The students are waiting anxiously for the buses to arrive at their destination which is Laurel Valley High School. Another bus leaves New Florence at 7:50 A.M. This bus carries students from New Florence only. The bus which is driven by Lewis Boring is the country bus. It has many of the country roads to travel and it has to make many stops. This bus driver begins his route at 7:30 A.M. The buses that have been mentioned thus far travel to the Laurel Valley Station, located in Bolivar, by way of the Creek Road. The bus which Irvan Miller drives begins at 7:30 A.M. This bus carries passengers from Lockport and Fairfield Township. Fay Fulcomer, one. of the more jovial people on this bus, provides many laughs for the other students. Buses are always available for the different activities at L.V.H. S. During the basketball games a bus left Seward at 6. P.M. arrived in New Florence at 6:15 and arrived at the L. V. H. S. station about 6:30. Buses were available for plays and dances. Senior High Honor Car To ride in the Senior High Honor Car you must achieve an average of 90. This group was on the honor roll the first six weeks. Left to right: ROW ONE: L. Simpson, J. Warfel, L. Martin, M. Henderson, M.Beard, S. Igo, L. Bernabo. ROW TWO: Marlyn Mears, D. Ludwig, Marcia Mears, N. Igo, T. Barbus, M. Piasente. ROW THREE: P. Brauer, F. Cunningham, E. Bennett, E. Hall, E. Henderson, L. Kerr, S. Heap. Junior High Honor Car To ride in the Junior High Honor Car you must also achieve an average of 90. These people made the grade the first six weeks. Left to right: ROW ONE: A. Bernabo, W. Glessner, C. Cushman, J. Miller, J. Burkett, T. Anderson, R. Spory, J. Long, S. Cummings. ROW TWO: P. Corvi, L. Piasente, P. Mied, ‘H. Kastner, T. Rhoades, T. Parsha, L. Hollen, B. Heap, M. J. Rolley, J. Poling. ROW THREE: f . Kradel, J. Williams, S. Magnani, J. Garland, L. Kline , S. Machak, M. E. Cummings, J. Hughes, E. Layton. ROW FOUR: N. Bella, J. Sheehan, J. Yeager, P. Galbraith, B. Robinson, N. Foltz, J. Hendricks, J. Crusan, P. Long, J. Hewitt. ROW FIVE: G. Hall, D. Cook, D. Baird, W. Golis, J. Hendricks, F. Howard, M. Hunter, H. Mears, J. Trusz. “My Little Friends’ “You Show'etn Margaret Tan,k From Our Train Window She’ Too Fat For Me What’s Up? Pal Nitey Kite Boo! Clowning Around As We Were Passing By Get Right Up Folk Isn’t That Funny Pose Pretty Our Gang A Snake! Smile Pretty Hmm! We're Ready Won’t You Join Us ? 67 Toot! Toot! Toot! Hello Bud Oh. Yeah! Now! m.' It's Cold Big Joke? Goin Steady Are You For Real ? Big Shot . _ Juat We three 68 What Lid You Say? Look! Out For Lunch Ch ug'Chug'Chug Curly Our Old Gang Big Bear Peanuts Grab Your Partner ! Bananas Hot Shot Junior Beauts 69 Peek-A-Boo At Last The End Has Come The Seniors have reached STATION-END. They don their caps and gowns for STATION GRADUATION with the realization that they have been only a small part of the Laurel Valley Locomotive number 1953. After the Seniors have departed from their coach, they glance back at the station and notice that students with the required tickets, their report cards, are walking up the steps to occupy their vacated seats. 70 Station-Patrons The members of the LAUREL Staff and the Class of 1953 wish to express to the following their gratitude and appreciation for the financial aid given to help produce this book. Without these contributions our train may not have reached the last page of our annual. “Thanks a million’’ for your help! Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7622, New Florence Trimble Brothers’ Store, New Florence Father Jerome Ruprecht, St. Vincent College Bolivar Community Club Bolivar Volunteer Fire Company Mr. Mrs. Richard G. Wagner, New Florence Mr. Mrs. Russell St. Clair, New Florence Dr. D.R. W. Shupe, New Florence LaMantia Market -- Produce Groceries, Bolivar New Florence Women’s Club The Dairy Nook, New Florence Dorn's, Bolivar Henderson’s Variety Store, Bolivar J. P. Bonavero, Bolivar Love’s Restaurant, Bolivar August Pribelsky Family, New Florence Shingler’s Garage, Seward Foster Brothers’ Store, Bolivar Mr Mrs. Robert R. Graffius, New Florence 72 Duane Boring V. F. W. Auxiliary 9310, Robinson Standard Steel Wire Company COMPLIMENTS OF Bolivar Pharmacy PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED SODAS - CANDY - CIGARS - ICE CREAM - STATIONERY TOILETRIES PHONE BOLIVAR 2961 BOLIVAR, PA. RAIN OR SNOW HAIL OR BLOW HUTCHISON BUSSES ALWAYS GO COMPLIMENTS OF Hutchison Bus Lines 237 MARKET STREET JOHNSTOWN, PA. COMPLIMENTS OF Seeley Magnani HARDWARE 5741 — GARAGE 2442 MARKET STREET BOLIVAR, PA. New Florence National Bank MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION NEW FLORENCE, PA. Compliments of CARVI’S INN Bolivar, Pa. Compliments of SMITH BROTHERS Bolivar, Pa. NELSON S STORE Gifts - Notions - Novelties - Dry Goods Phone Bolivar 3933 Robinson, Pa. EWT BROS. General Merchandise Ligonier Street New Florence, Pa. Compliments of SIMPSON’S SERVICE STATION Bolivar, Pa. R. C. JONES Meats - Groceries - Dry Goods Phone Bolivar 2911 Robinson, Pa. Compliments of GARLAND S GARAGE Gas - Oil - Repairs Robinson, Pa. JOHNSTOWN CONCRETE BLOCK CO. Seward, Pa. Phone 4351 LIGONIER HARDWARE Hardware - Paint - Glass Ligonier, Pa. Phone 2221 JOHN HALL Plumbing and Heating Ligonier, Pa. Phone 8641 GREEN VALLEY COAL CO. Ligonier, Pa. On the Square CLARENCE B. RUFF, JEWELER Ligonier, Pa. H. R. SWANK Floor and Wall Tile 617 West Main Street Ligonier, Pa. Phone 9144 LIGONIER MILLS, INC. Master Mix Feeds Ligonier, Pa. CLAWSON’S SERVICE Gas - - Oil Bolivar. Pa. BALDIN CLOVER FARM STORE Seward, Pa. CLARKE FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Johnstown 373-651 Seward, Pa. Compliments of A FRIEND WE WISH TO THANK THE ADVERTISERS FOR HELPING MAKE THIS BOOK POSSIBLE Station Patrons The LAUREL Staff of 1953 sincerely appreciates the contributions of these patrons who so willingly aided in the publication of this yearbook. Jack’s Economy Market and Service Station Mrs. C. H. Sutter Lucille Galbraith Bettie Mishler Kathryn Mishler Mr. Mrs. Charles W. Galbraith Fred Slick Rebecca McKinney Mrs. Elnora J. Chisnell 'Cy” Frisk The Victor Fulcomers Mrs. Anna Lynn Haire Mrs. Elsie Spare A Friend Appreciation We also extend our appreciation to the Joseph E. Cover Studio, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, for their co-operation in taking the pictures and for their excellent service. To each and every student who sold magazines, the LAUREL Staff takes this means to say thanks. Because of your co-operation and help the necessary funds were secured for publishing this LAUREL. The magazine campaign will be an annual project to support the LAUREL. Each student should plan to contact those subscribers to whom he sold magazines last fall and in October, 1953, try to sell these people renewals. 73 %