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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1956 volume:

clke d tors present. . . i . Qn cJhe jCaare '956 a 11 r e I cilley jjotnt dKigli (School CBolivar, Pennsylvania cfhe foreword- . We the seniors of 1956, are looking into the future; but we have instilled some of the pleasant and happy moments of our high school days at Laurel Valley in this 1956 edition of the LAUREL. We hope that in later years as you open the cover and turn the pages these reflections will make you think of our Alma Mater. The people we knew, the fun we had, the sports we played--they will all be remembered. These memories belong to you as well as to us. 3 e dedicate our igj6 dCaurel to . .. (James Qibi json Throughout life, we meet people whom we will never forget. James Gibson was such a person. We knew him as a friend and classmate. In his death we feel the loss of a well-respected personality. 4 fbducators shape the path of tomorrows leaders. We present. . . ✓ 0 at 5 iBoard of Education . . . SITTING: Left to Right: Schaller, Tarris, Conrad, Trexler, Bouldin, Boyle, Keer, Igo, West, Galbraith, Boring, Fritz. STANDING: Left to Right: Brown, Carosella, Ziegler, SpOry, Machak, Donahue, Catanese, Treasure, Mears, Corvi, Shomo, Henderson, Fulcomer, Hamil. We will now introduce to you the legislative body which so skillfully and efficiently runs the affairs of our educational program. They have the responsibility of selecting the teachers who play such an important part in moulding future citizens. They have the arduous task of raising funds for operating the schools in an acceptable manner. Acting as the governing body, the board levies taxes and sets the budget. It consists of five members from each district. It proclaims all school holidays. Their work is an example of their soul purpose . . . “build for better living. PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY CLIFFORD TREXLER JOHN CONRAD MARGARET BOYLE 6 TREASURER MARY E. HORRELL SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE . . . Mr. and Mr . Bouldin and Family, Edward, Ann, and Emeline To the members ol the Senior Class: Some people believe that school is a process of molding young people to conform to certain patterns of behavior. I believe that school should be an ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE which enables each youth to develop his own talent, ability, and skill. It is my sincere hope that you have enjoyed your school days, that you have taken advantage of your school opportunities, that you will contribute your share to a democratic society, and thus enjoy a happy life. The pictures in this book represent just such a life and society. It is your book, your pictures, your story. May you gain courage and inspiration for the future, as you relive the experiences depicted here. My best wishes for continued success to all of you. Sincerely Fdward J. Bouldin Supervising Principal 7 PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE . . . Mr. and Mrs. Tarris and Barbara To the members of the Senior Class: It is with deep appreciation that I write this farewell to you. Appreciation for the opportunity to have helped in guiding and directing you through the many phases of both academic and extra-curricular activities. May this yearbook be a lasting memento of your high school life. Best Wishes Joseph Tarris Principal Gffi ices in .fiction EDWARD J. BOULDIN Supervising Principal B. S. Waynesburg College M. E. University Of Pittsburgh “Dear Sir: ' Secretary, Miss Boyle, Supervising Principal, Mr. Bouldin JOSEPH TARRIS B. A. Pennsylvania State University M. E. University Of Pittsburgh Yes, I believe his work has improved. Secretary. Miss Henricks, Principal. Mr. Tarris 9 MRS. IRENE L. BEARD Indiana State Teachers College University Of Pittsburgh, B.S., M.Ed. Geography—Travel Club MR. JOHN A. CAMERON University Of Pittsburgh, B.S. Physical Education--Health Attendance--Senior Co-Sponsor MISS ALICE R. CUNNINGHAM Indiana State Teachers College, B.S. Junior High English--Junior Play MR. JOHN CHOBANY Indiana State Teachers College, B.S. Football Coach--Varsity Club All Sports-Science Driver’s Training--Safety Education 10 Sponsor l MESS ALTA L. FULTON Waynesburg, A.B. Math- -A rt--Speech Club 8 Sponsor MR. EUGENE GORIROSSI St. Vincent College, B.S. Music--Band--Junior Chorus Senior Chorus--Speclal Chorus Club 11 Sponsor MRS. HANNAH ORR Mansfield State Teachers College Penn State University Home Economics--Crochet Club MR. ANDREW PAHACH California State Teachers College, B.S. Industrial Arts--Basketball Coach Industrial Arts Club 9 Sponsor MISS MARY T. SALERNO University Of Pittsburgh, B.S. Chemistry—Biology Science Club 12 Co-Sponsor MR. ERNEST PUDLINER Waynesburg, B.S. Social Science--Civics--History Assistant Football Coach Camera Club 8 Sponsor MR. GEORGE L. SPINELLI University Of Pittsburgh, B.S., M.Ed. Guidance Director--Social Studies Student Council--Career Club MISS BETTY J. WEAVER Penn Hall Jr. College Cedar Crest College. A.B. Senior High English Yearbook Sponsor--Knitting Club MR. WAYNE HOWARD Slippery Rock State Teachers College, B.S. English--Health--Physical Education Vssistant Football And Basketball Coach 10 Sponsor MRS. ANNA LYNN HAIRE Indiana State Teachers College N.Y.U. Arithmetic--Librarian Library Club--Senior Play 9 Sponsor MRS. MARY GRACE HARRIS Penn State University, B.S. Home Economics—Home Nursing Club 9 Sponsor MRS. THELMA LOWRY West Virginia Wesleyan, A.B. Mathematics--Handicraft Club 7 Sponsor MRS. MILDRED L. MABON Indiana State Teachers College University Of Pittsburgh, B.S. Commercial--Hi-Lite Typing Club All Duplication MRS. BEULAH McCREERY Intermediate Course In Elementary Education Indiana State Teachers College History 7 Sponsor MISS REBECCA McKINNEY. R.N. Westmoreland Hospital School Of Nursing University Of Pittsburgh, B.S. School Nurse MISS MARIE NICHOLS Indiana State Teachers College, B.S. Spanish--English Dramatics Club--School Paper 11 Sponsor jCets take a look at tli eir classes tn action . .. “The stormy March has come at last.’’ 13 You mean this makes sense? Shall we hit him? What a revoltin'development this is! My, such interest Clear the room, Now look here squirt! Honest, I didn't do it. Take your falseface off, halloween is over. I know teacher! cJhe dCaurel (Staff introduces th peopi we k new. .. C Zj Class Of 1956 Laurel Valley J6int High School Bolivar, Pa. 16 ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROW THREE: ROW FOUR: ROW FIVE: Left to Right: B. Hamilton, B. Saxton, L. Kline, J. Rittenour, N. Robinson, M. Peer, J. Hewitt, M. Burkett, B. Houston, H. Roby, N. Jones. Mrs. Mabon, L. Dickert, J. Hendricks, P. Galbraith, J. Stercho, B. Robinson, S. Meyer, R. Wagner, N. Bella, I. Lamantia, H. Young, S. McKinney, B. Henderson, M is s Sa le mo. C. Henderson, D. Geary, M. Hunter, R. Pendexter, C. Short, E. McClure, J. Thomas, J. Ambrose, H. Wakefield, J. Baird, H. Riddell, C. Gibson, D. Baird. R. Shelter, D. Cook, G. Long, R. M roc ska, W. Toth, A. Garland, R. Heming, S. Galbraith, G. Parsha, J. Hendricks, G. McGeary, J. Irwin. D. Deemer, J. Garventa, W. Hall, W. Sigmund, F. Howard, R. Krischner, B. Shingler, W. Boske, R. Wadsworth, J. Kinsey, W. Golis. President George Parsha Vice-President Ronald Wadsworth Secretary Beverly Hamilton T reasurer Marjorie Burkett Sponsors Miss Salerno - Mr. Cameron 17 JAMES AMBROSE Skinny ' Seward--GeneraI Courses Activities: Class Treasurer—9 Varsity Football—9-10-1 1 Varsity Football Manager--12 Basketball Manager--9-10-1 1 - 1 2 Varsity Club--9-10-1 1 Sports Club--12 Hi-Llte—9-10-11 We must eat to live and live to eat JAMES C. BAIRD Corbitt West Bolivar -- Academic Course Activities: Chorus--9 Dancing Club--11 Science Club--12 One year, one little year, and look at all the girls I know. ’ C. DARLENE BAIRD Darlene West Bolivar--Academic Course Activities: Typing Club-- 11 - 1 2 Junior Play Hi-Lite Staff—9-10-11-12 Laurel Staff--12 Band--9-10-11-12 Chorus--9-10-11-12 We grant although she had much wit, she was very shy in using it NANCY J. BELLA Bug Eyes Bolivar--Academic Course Activities: Typing Club--1 1 Chorus--9-10-11-12 Chce r leader--9-11-12 Junior Class Secretary Junior Play Dramatics Club—12 Hi-Lite Staff--9-10-11-12 Laurel Staff--11-12 A winning way, a friendly smile. In all, a girl who is quite worthwhile. WILLIAM M. BOSKE Bill Boliva r—General Course Activities: Stage Crew Shop Club On from room to room I stray DENNIS F. COOK Denny Bolivar—Academic Course Activities: Band—9- 10-11 -1 2 Chorus--9-10-11-12 Football--9-1 0-11-12 Basketball--9- 10 Junior Play He did not see any reason why the devil should have all the good times MARJORIE A. BURKETT Margie Seward—Vocational Course Activities: Sec.-Treas.—9-10 Chorus —9-12 Treas. —12 Junior Play Speech Club--11 Dramatics Club--12 Hi-Lite-- 10-11-12 Laurel Staff—11-12 She that kept us in constant good humor DONALD L. DEEMER Don Bolivar—General Course Activities: Shop Club--12 Hunting Fishing Club—11 Stage Crew-- 10-11-12 Our virtues are most frequently but vices disguised i LUCILLE M. DICKERT Lou ’ Seward—Vocational Course Activities: Chorus —11-12 Laurel Staff--) 2 Dancing Club--11 Spelling Club--12 She wears a face of joy SAMUEL R. GALBRAITH Sam New Florence--General Course Activities: Chorus--9 Hunting t Fishing Club--II Football Committee--1 2 Stage Manager— 11 To make dictionaries is dull work ELEANOR M. GALBRAITH Peg- New Florence-Commercial Course Activities: Band--9-10-l 1-12 Chorus- -9-10- 11 -12 Handicraft Club--11 Special Chorus Club--12 Hi-Lite Staff—9-10-11-12 Laura 1 Staff- -11-12 Yesterday was not so good to me, and now it's today again ARTHUR L. GARLAND Art- West Boliva r--Academic Course Activities: S.O.S. Club--11 Typing Club--12 Hi-Lite Staff—9-1 0-11-12 Laurel Staff— 10-11 -12 A dream itself is but a shadow JOHN A. GARVENTA Cardo Seward—Academic Course Activities: Varsity Club--11 All Sports Club--12 Football--10-11-12 Men of few words are the best men CLINNIE E. GIBSON Clinnie Bolivar--Academic Course Activities: Chorus--10-11 -1 2 Special Chorus —12 Social Dancing Club--11 Laurel Staff—1 2 The reward of a thing well done is to have done it DORIS M. GEARY Doe New Florence-Commercial Course Activities: Class Officer —9 Chorus--9-10-11-12 Speech Club--11 Special Chorus —12 Hi-Lite Staff--9-10-11 Hi-Lite Editor—12 Laurel Staff- -1 1-12 Junior Play To be good is to be happy WILLIAM G. GIBSON -Jot- West Bolivar—General Course Activities: Stage Crew —9-1 0-11 - 1 2 Hunting fc Fishing Club—11 Industrial Arts Club--12 It may be life, but ain't it slow? WILLIAM C. GOLIS ••Bill Bolivar—Academic Course Activities: All Sports—12 Laurel Staff--11-12 Varsity Football--9-10-11 -12 Varsity Basketball--9-10- 11 - 12 Sec. of Student Council--! 1 Pres, of Student Council--12 Varsity Club--9-10-11 President of Sophomore Class I couldn't help it. I can resist everything except temptation BEVERLY A. HAMILTON Bev Seward—Commercial Course Activities: Band—9-10-11-12 Chorus—9-10-11-12 Junior Class Treasurer Senior Class Secretary Hi-Lite Staff—10-11 -12 Speech Club--11 Laurel Staff-- 1 2 Really and truly, 1 have nothing to wear WILLIAM G. HALL Bill ’ West Bolivar—General Course Activities: Stage Crew--12 Shop Club--12 Why should I go to school when other men have vacations’ ROY B. HEMING Dopy New Florence—General Course Activities: Shop Club--12 All Sports Club—11 It is good to be on the road, and going one knows not where BEATRICE E. HENDERSON Beat Fairfield Twp.—General Course Activities: Chorus —9-10 Laurel Staff—12 Dancing Club--11 Library Club--12 Hi-Lite Staff—10-11 Quietly and contently, I pursue my way” JEAN E. HENDRICKS Jeajile West Bolivar-Commercial Course Activities: Junior Play Band—9-1 0-11-12 Chorus —9-10-11-12 Hl-Llte—10-11-12 Laurel Staff—11-12 Magazine Campaign Manager--12 Handicraft Club--11 Special Chorus—12 A typewriter to me is a blessed companion CECELIA V. HENDERSON Cecie West Boliver—General Course Activities: Laurel Staff--1 2 Chorus —9-10-12 Dancing Club--11 Crochet Club--12 The mildest manners, the gentlest heart JOHN F. HENDRICKS, JR. Cracker Bollva r—Academic Course Activities: Laurel Staff--1 2 Band—9-10-11-12 Chorus--9-10-11-12 Special Chorus —12 Nothing is so difficult but that it may be found out by seeking JUDITH E. HEWITT ••Judy B oliva r--Academic Course Activities: Hi-Llte--9 Student Council--ll Laurel Staff—12 Library Club-- 10- 11 Typing Class--12 Do you not know I'm a woman? When I think, I speak FRED C. HOWARD Fred New Florence-Commercial Course Activities: Dancing Club--11 Band--9-10-11-12 Chorus--9-10-11-12 Special Chorus--12 Junior Play Laurel Staff--12 Hi-Lite Staff--10-11-12 Who can live in heart so glad; as the merry country lad BETTY JANE L. HOUSTON B. J. Klew Florence-Vocational Course Activities: Laurel Staff--12 Chorus--9-10-11-12 Folk Dancing Club--11 Special Chorus Club--12 I should just die if I could not talk MARGARET E. HUNTER Marg Seward--Academic Course Activities: Band--9-10-11-12 Chorus--9-10-12 Hi-Lite--9-10-11-12 Laurel Staff--1 2 Typing Club--11 Swimming Club--12 Junior Play Stage Manager She’s always good-natured, good-humored, and free JAMES L. IRWIN Jim Bolivar—General Course Activities: Basketball--9 Band--9 Football—10-11-12 Student Council--12 Hunting 8« Fishing Ciub--ll Laurel Staff-- 12 Varsity Club--ll-12 They say he made a good end JAMES E. K1NZEY Finn New Florence—General Course Activities: Varsity Club-11 - 12 Football--9- 10- 11-12 “I am as sober as a judge NANCY L. JONES Nancy Sewa rd--Vocational Course Activities: Typing Club--11 Band--10-11-12 Chorus--11-12 Laurel Staff-- 1 2 Dramatics Club--12 Smile with an intent to do mischief LOIS J. KLINE Lo Seward-Academic Course Activities: Typing Club—11 Hi-Lite Staff—10-11-12 Laurel Staff—10-11 -12 Library Club--12 As merry as the day is long RICHARD L. KIRSCHNER Chick New Florence--G«neral Course Activities: Football—10-11-12 Varsity Club—11-12 He spoke with a certain what-is-It In his voice GLENN LONG Glenn West Bolivar—Academic Course Activities: Science Club--12 Hunting Fishing Club—11 ’Never do today what you can put off till tomorrow IDA L. La MANTIA Jake Bolivar—Academic Course Activities: Chorus—10-11-12 Laurel Staff-12 Typing Club-- 11 Dramatic Club--12 Hi-Lite Staff—10-11-12 Is this the silent woman?” EARL E. McCLURE Mac West Bolivar—Academic Course Activities: Laurel Staff—12 Football--9-10-11-12 Basketball—9-10-11-12 Varsity Club—9-10-11 -12 Typing Club—12 I have not yet begun to fight GERALD E. McGEARY Mike Seward—Academic Course Activities: Varsity Club--11 Typing Club--12 I am content with what I have RICHARD F. MROCZKA Sonny’ Sewa rd—Academic Course Activities: Junior Play Speech Club--II Science Club--12 I am very fond of the company of ladies'-’ SALLY S. McKINNEY ’Sally Fairfield—Commercial Course Activities: Dancing Club--11 Chorus—9-10 Library Club—12 Hi-Lite Staff-- 11-12 Laurel Staff--12 Kind, considerate, and polite, everything she does is right SARA E. MEYER ’ Sa ra ’' Seward--Academic Course Activities: Band—9-1 0-11 - 1 2 Chorus--12 Speech Club--11 Swimming Club--12 A comrade blithe and full of glee, who loves to laugh out loud and free GEORGE P. PARSHA ••Porky” Sewa rd—Academlc Course Activities: All Sports Club--1 2 Varsity Club—10-11 Basketball- -1 0-11-12 Football—9-10-11-12 President of Freshman Class President of Junior Class President of Senior Class V.-Pres. of Sophomore Class Treas. of Student Council--! 1 V. Pres, of Student Council--12 ••Strange to the world, he wore a bashful look” MARGARET B. PEER “Maggie” Bolivar--Vocational Course Activities: Typing Club--11 Laurel Staff-- 1 2 Special Chorus —12 Chorus—9-10-11-12 ”1 never knew a calm so quiet” ROBERT PENDEXTER “Penny” New Florence—General Course Activities: Football—10-11-12 Varsity Club—10- 11 - 12 “Let us be of good cheer” HERBERT M. RIDDELL “Squeek” New Florence--General Course Activities: Football--10-11-12 Varsity Club--10-ll All Sports Club—12 “I like work: it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours” M. JANICE RITENOUR “Ritty” St. Clair Twp.--General Course Activities: Band—9-10 Chorus —9-10-1 I Laurel Staff— 12 Speech Club--11 Library Club—12 ”Oh fairest of the rural maiden BARBARA S. ROBINSON “Red” Bolivar--Academic Course Activities: Chorus--9-10-11-1 2 Cheerleader--9- 10-11-12 Dramatics Club--12 Hi-Lite Staff—11-12 Typing Club-- 11 “So little done, so much to do” NORMA L. ROBINSON “Norm” New Florence-Academic Course Activities: Library Club-- 1 1 Dramatics Club--12 Chorus —9- 1 0 Junior Play H i- Lite - - 10- 11 - 1 2 Laurel Editor—12 Tve a grand memory for forgetting” HELEN I. ROBY “Helen” Fairfield—Comme rcial Course Activities: Laurel Staff--1 2 Hi-Lite Staff—1 1-12 Chorus--9-10-11-12 Social Dancing Club--11 Special Chorus--12 “Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low BLAIR V. SHINGLER Moose ' Seward—General Course Basketball—9-10-11-12 Football--11-12 Laurel Staff—12 Varsity Club--11-12 Hi-Lite Staff—9-10-11 “Gentlemen prefer blondes BEVERLY J. SAXTON “Dink Bolivar—Vocational Course Activities: Laurel Staff—12 Social Dancing Club--11 Chorus —9-10-11 Crocheting Club--12 “Happy am I; from care I’m free! Why aren’t they all contented like me?” ROGER F. SHELTER Shef West Bolivar—General Course Activities: Science Club—12 Social Dancing Club--11 Hi-Lite Staff—9-10-11-12 Laurel Staff--1 2 •‘All mankind loves a lover” CHARLES SHORT “Charley” West Bolivar--Academic Course Activities: Hi-Lite--10 Science Club--12 Laurel Staff— 10-11 -12 “Outdoor life, we’re fond of you” WILLIAM J. SIGMUND “Bill” ew Florence—Academic Courses ctivitles: Band—10-11-12 horus —9-10-11-12 asketball—9-10-11-12 uecial Chorus—12 inior Play A very ready and pleasant smooth it” ROBERT W. SIMPSON “Simmic” New Florence—General Course Activities: Football Mgr.-11 -12 Basketball Mgr.—11 Varsity Club—11-12 “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise” AMIL G. STERCHO “Junior Seward—General Course Activities: Typing Club—12 Shop Club—12 “All he asks is to be alone” JACK E. THOMAS “Jack Sewa rd —Academic Course Activities: Typing Club—12 Football—10-11-12 Student Council--12 Varsity Club--10-11 S.O.S. Club--12 “The eye is not satisfied with seeing” . WILLIAM J. TOTH '•Bill Sfward--Acadfmic Course Activities: Football-'10- 11 Science snd Dramatics--11 Varsity Club—12 But answer came there none RONALD D. WADSWORTH Wadsy Sewa rd--Gene ra 1 Course Activities: Football--9-10-11-12 Basketball—10-11 Stage Crew of Play--11-12 Vice-President—9-11-12 Student Council--10-11 Varsity Club—9-10-11-12 Stately and tall he moves through the hall ROBERTA J. WAGNER Red Sewa rd--General Course Activities: Chorus--12 Band—11-42 Laurel Staff--12 Hi-Lite Staff—10-11-12 Typing Club--11 Dramatics Club-- 12 Nobody loves life as I do HUGH A. WAKEFIELD Hughie Boltvar—Academic Course Activities: Football Mgr.— Football--10-11-12 S.O.S. Club--11 Varsity Club—11-12 Basketball Mgr. —9-10 Laurel Staff--12 Hi-Lite Staff-- 10-11-12 He has learnt nothing and forgotten nothing 9 HAROLD E. YOUNG Bird-Dog Fairfield Twp.—General Course Activities: Dancing Club--11 Dramatics Club--12 Of manners gentle, of affections mild, in a wit a man. in simplicity, a child Dear Diary, As I sit here thinking of the past, many fond memories come to mind of my classmates and the many wonderful days we spent together at L.V.H.S. It just seems like yesterday when we came together as freshmen in a newly formed jointure. We were practically all strangers then, but it wasn’t long at all until everyone became friends. Since we were a large group, consisting of seventy-six members, we were divided into two sections; but we still stuck together in spirit. The extra-curricular activities seemed to hold quite an added interest for our class. The freshmen were soon represented in almost everything, whether it was on the football squad, basketball team, band, chorus, the Hi-Lite staff, or even the honor roll. Yes, the honor roll appeared to be quite an appeal, too, for we’ve always had our share of names appearing on the list. This year, in spite of all the fun we had, we were also faced wtth a tragedy when one of our classmates, Jim Gibson, was killed while hunting. We all missed him terribly then and still hold the fond memory of his friendship in our hearts. With one year of high school behind us, we returned to Laurel Valley full of pep and ready for our sophomore year. With the beginning of this year, we were sorry to see that a few of our classmates had fallen by the wayside. The time came for the magazine campaign and with determined minds we really went to town. The 10-1 section won the ice cream party, but 10-2 also helped to share the honors. And of course, Christmas parties were always happy times. We were not only a studious group, but one that liked to have a good time. All in all, I believe we had three parties that year. They were always loads of fun and I’m sure we’ll never forget them. After three short months of vacationing, we returned to begin our junior year. Our first activity was the Hilloween Dance. The main attraction of the evening was the “spook dance ’ performed by members of the junior class. I’m sure everyone was simply “terrified”. Soon we had the thrill of receiving our class rings. Everyone seemed quite pleased with their selection and beamed with pleasure when an upperclassmen congratulated them. After many long hours of rehearsing, it was time for the production of our play, “The Junior Prom”, with Miss Cunningham as director. It was really a riot with punch-drunk fighters, dizzy dames, mud-caked faces, epidemics of measles, and a disgusted maid. Next in our ramblings came the Junior-Senior Prom. We had chosen “Oriental Gardens” as our theme with flowers, butterflies, an oriental scene, and much more to add to the atmosphere of the evening. Together with the Post-prom Party, an enjoyable time was had by all. We reached a long-awaited goal in the fall of 1955 when we at last were “sophisticated seniors”. During the football season the entire senior class worked hard at keeping the spectators well supplied with hotdogs, candy, potato chips, coke, and piping hot coffee. This was our first big money-making project and it proved to be quite successful. The play, “Boarding House Reach,” directed by Mrs. Haire, was the next big event. It was a slap-stick comedy with rather eccentric characters running in and out at any unexpected moment. The time for the Washington trip finally arrived and was worth far more than all the fuss and frenzy preparing for it. Each of us gained a world of experience as well as having a highly enjoyable time. Indeed, here was the crowning memory of our high school days. May came rolling around very quickly and we gathered together as a group for the last time. Baccalaureate and Commencement rushed upon us all too soon and dismissed us from the halls of Laurel Valley. These are memories of the past, diary, but ones I shall cherish always. 27 la and (Testament of Cdlass of tcjj6 We, the class of 1956, being of sound mind and body and realizing that we are soon to be graduated, hereby publish this, our last will and testament; and thus make void all other wills or promises made by any member of our class. Items: I. To Mr. Tarris and Mr. Bouldin, we leave the quietness of the summer vacation and deluge of next years students to follow in our footsteps. We leave also our sincere appreciation for all you have done for us. II. To our Sponsors, we leave a sincere “thank you for making all our problems end with a smile. We express our gratitude for sharing all our trials and tribulations so willingly. III. To the Faculty, we leave students hoping that they will be like us in our studiousness, our model conduct, our undivided attention, and our witty remarks. We leave also our gratitude for your guidance and inspiration. IV. We leave to the undergraduates our Senior dignity and privileges. We leave our undying school spirit and a continuance of all our brilliant ideas. We leave hardships, good times, and honors all to be endured and enjoyed in the course of the glorious years ahead. V. To the following students we offer our humble gifts; Bill Boske leaves his Manuel on “How to Disrupt A Class In 3 Easy Lessons” to Sam Martin. To Laura Burkett goes the sisterlike qualities of Marjorie Burkett. Robert Pendexter bequeaths all his null and void absentee slips to Jack Hughes. The job of doorkeeper in English Class passes from Beatrice Henderson to any ambitious unde rclassman. To Tommy Super go Fred Howard’s height and Jim Ambrose’s width. Lois Kline parts with her beautiful black curls, but hopes that Wanda Glacken will benefit from them. Since we will be needing a few new cheerleaders next year, Barbara Robinson wills her position to Bob Wagner. Good luck to the first male cheerleader in L.V. history! After having one last “toot” on his golden trumpet, Dennis Cook leaves Lyle Trexler his music and his horn but Lyle must promise to let Dennis play it every once in a while. Cecelia Henderson bequeaths her small waistline to Harriet Kastner. Vincent LaMantia will become heir to Sam Galbraith’s masuline voice. If Mr. Gorirossi is in need of clarinet players next year, Sara Meyer has promised to help him by leaving her clarinet and music to Margie Magnani. Jim Baird’s, many volumes of. science fiction comics are left to James Hearst. May your first trip to the moon be a happy one. Margaret Hunter wills her majorette’s uniform and shiny baton to Linda Henderson and wishes her much success. Is there a hillbilly in the house? Sally McKinney’s album of hillbilly records is for sale to the highest bidde r. Mr. Chobany is going to be in dire need of a new back next year, so George Parsha has promised to leave his ability to brother Tom. To Ray Ambrose goes the pass-catching ability of Ronnie Wadsworth. Richard Kirschner leaves his extremely dainty feet to Joe Burkett. The duty of making the bulletin passes from Helen Roby to Nancy Hepner. To anyone who is having trouble keeping their boy friends away, Janice Ritenour wills her watchdog. Judy Hewitt leaves her rides to Blairsville to anyone who wants to risk it. The right guard position of Earl McClure is surrendered to Dennis St. Clair. Betty Jane Houston leaves her conversations to Joy Ritenour and Sue Hood. Nancy Foltz receives all the tireless hours put into Shorthand II from Jean Hendricks. Darlene Baird leaves her position on the fyonor roll to James Wakefield. Warren Spare is the proud heir of Clinnie Gibson’s basketball ability. John Hendricks bequeaths his photography equipment, photography books, and the works to the 1957 Laurel Photography Editor. Jim Irwin leaves Mrs. Mabon resting in peace. I, Beverly Saxton, will my cheerful smile to Mary Cummings in hopes that it will help her throifgh her senior year. The shattered remains of a shotgun are left by Grant Gibson to Jim Carmichael. Jack Thomas has just enough energy to leave. The school will sound empty without Bill Toth’s horse laugh ringing through the halls; therefore he 'will leave it to Marianne Bottegal. 29 Don Deemer leaves his carefree attitude to Frank Peters. Lee Garland wills his artistic ability to Artie Bernabo. Maybe you’ll be another Walt Disney, Artie. There won’t be much jitterbugging during lunch periods after these seniors leave their alma mater, so Roberta Wagner leaves her ability to Jane Crusan. John Garventa bequeaths his inquisitive nature in English class to anyone who likes to pester Miss Weaver. The football team will need someone to change their cleats next year, so Dave Magnani receives Bob Simpson’s blessings as official cleat changer. Wanted: One store clerk. Ida LaMantia leaves her selling ability to anyone with ambition. The small features of Beverly Hamilton will never roam the halls again; therefore Beverly wills her smallness to Barbara Heap in hopes that she will not let this custom vanish from the halls of L.V. To see that the underclassmen are not left unprotected, Richard Mroczka has graciously left his muscles to Jim Burkett. Hugh Wakefield leaves his undivided attention in classes to anyone who will take it. Realizing that variety is the spice of life, Peggy Galbraith leaves, though not very willingly, her fickelness to Barbara Merritt. It is the wonder of the ages as to how Roy Heming can sleep on hardwood desks, but be as it may, he wills this ability to James Miller. Believing that L. V. should keep some masculinity, Roger Shetler wills his masterful ways with the women to Lee Henderson. To Eddie Layton, Doris Geary leaves the paper in hopes that her zeal to get the Hi-Lite to press will be carried down through the generations. The senior class has many hand-me-downs such as books, pencils, and notes to dispose of.Along with these items are the baby clothes of Bill Sigmund. Bill bequeaths these clothes to Pete Ludwig. The world needs nurses. Margaret Peer has answered that call and wills this ambition to Janet Berkhammer in hopes that she will be just as enthused. Gladly and willingly Nancy Bella leaves her heart troubles to Carole Caldwell. Herbert Riddell has one possession of which he is very proud. Herbert, the owner of a generous heart, bequeathes his Chevrolet red convertible to Seeley Magnani. Bill Hall leaves his earnest attention in class to Carol Cushman. Norma Robinson leaves hopes that you enjoyed the 1956 Laurel. To be sure that those basketball scores remain in the high figures, Bill Golis leaves his secret to success to Woddy Burkett. • Glenn Long was blessed with long legs and is glad to give them, shoes and all, to Bonnie Benito. I, Gerald McGeary, bequeath my beloved car to Skeets Mears. Jim Kinzey’s line-crashing ability is given to Bucky Warfel so that he can put it into action. Nancy Jones wills her tiny features to her sister, Sally. Harold Young leaves his eminent height to Jim Gamble and reminds us to remember, Even though I’m small, I’m mighty.’ Junior Stercho bequeaths his supposed ability to bluff the teachers to John LaMantia. Lucille Dickert leaves her sense of humor to Evelyn Harr. Charles Short leaves his artistic ability to Bill Hoover. In Witness thereof, having left all our treasures behind for benefit of others, we, the class of 56 have set our hands and seals unto this, our last will and testament. Signed, sealed, and published by the above testators in presence of us who have affixed our names as attesting witness. vJ ITS WlTf OS 30 CTrom the present to the future They’re modern witches of the Atomic Age, Not like the ones from on Shakespeare’s stage. Still the future they can fortell, Using black magic--book, candle, and bell. Hesto, Presto--Boil and bubble Out of their pot of spirits they’ll raise The class of 56 in future days.. ( Aside: Shh . . .Friends, come along with me and I’ll let you in on the future too.) It is a beautiful day in June of 1966. Dick Kirschner, the world’s richest man is seen do-nating his annual $1,000 to the March of Dimes. Jerry McGeary, the world’s second richest man, enjoys “just riding around” in his new red Cadillac convertible. Come with me now to the military parade in Washington. General William Sigmund and two lieutenants, Bob Simpson and Roy Heming, are leading the military parade. Admirals Hugh Wakefield and Harold Young were detained but marching in their places I see Sergeants Lois Kline and Beverly Hamilton of the WAC s. Hurry, the scene is changing to an airport. There’s Roberta Wagner, one of the airline’s reservationists, talking to Cecelia Henderson, the only woman to fly around the world in a jet ten times, and Margaret Hunter, an airline hostess. The famous mechanics repairing the plane are Glenn Long and Don Deemer. You must be quiet now because we’re going to visit a large Chicago office. Lucille Dickert is operating the largest switchboard ever to be used in an office. On the second floor, Herbert Riddell, an executive, is dictating a letter to his private secretary, Jean Hendricks. Did you know that Jean was formerly the secretary for the President of the United States ? Jim Kinzey also an executive with this firm, just came back from Denver where he completed a large business transaction. Jim just announced that he is now the sole sponsor of the ever-lasting Howdy Doody Show. Helen Rody, Doris Geary, and Peggy Galbraith are all top-notch secretaries for this firm. Quick.’ Look across the street. There’s a dinner dance in progress. Dennis Cook is playing a trumpet solo. Beside Denny is another musician. Why, it s Fred Howard. Fred, like Denny, is also famous in the musical world. Sally McKinney, a singer with the band, has just stepped down from the band stand to greet her old friend Beverly Saxton. Beverly is now a famous modern dance teacher. I heard the witches talking about a beauty salon and I bet that is where they are going next. Let’s go along with them. Janice Ritenour is waving a customer’s hair, while Beatrice Henderson is patiently manicuring Nancy Bella’s nails, a co-worker in the salon. Nancy Jones and Margie Burkett are seen passing by the beauty salon. Did you know they were given the title of ’’Housewives of 66?” Nancy and Margie just passed a large building and I believe it is . . .yes, it’s the Los Angeles County Memorial Hospital. A group of professional doctors are exchanging professional data. You know them, too. They are Doctors John Garventa, Richard Mroczka, Clinnie Gibson, and Sara Meyer. Judy Hewitt and Darlene Baird, the world’s outstanding nurses, are preparing to enter surgery. You’ll probably never believe but the Pennsylvania Forest just moved to Los Angeles and along with it came Forest Rangers Grant Gibson, Roger Shetler, and Lee Garland. Hecate just changed the scene to a construction job. Jim Irwin, the new boss of the largest construction company in the world, is giving instructions to his two new foremen, Bill Boske and Bill Hall. Sam Galbraith, Jim Ambrose, and Blair Shingler have just been awarded medals for their outstanding work with the company. A large ship has just appeared out of the pot of spirits, and it is just leaving a large dock. 32 I recognize Jack Thomas, John Hendricks, and Junior Stercho. The witches just said they were on their way to close a business deal in South America. Hey, what is this--someone from the class of 56 still in college? Look, friends, it is Jim Baird. Jim is an astromony teacher but previously he was one of the world’s greatest scientists. George Parsha and Bill Goiis are here, too. Well, so the witches knew that Bill and George would become famous football coaches someday. There goes Earl McClure, the basketball coach, walking over to the art room. He is on his way to visit the art teacher, Charles Short. Are you tired or do you want to go over to the “Robinson and Toth Law firm with me? The witches said that Barbara Robinson and Bill Toth would be sitting in their office discussing an important case and they promised to foretell something very interesting. Wait. Norma Robinson, a socialite, just came into the office. She wants to sue her third husband, Prince Zuric.. They didn’t reveal any more facts about the case, but I did overhear Barbara, Bill, and Norma plan on going over to the fashionable Continental Restaurant owned and operated by Ida LaMantia, the famous business woman, to eat some of her delicious food. I heard the witches say that Betty Jane Houston is the dietician and that people from all over the world stop to try some of her famous dishes. The spell’s wearing off--the pictures are fading away. Here come the witches. Good-bye friends, I hope you enjoyed your look into the future. Hesto. Presto. Boil and bubble To show the future was no trouble Because they’re the witches, the witches three Who told the senior prophecy Hix and trix and gooey gum. Those Atomic witches aren’t so dumb. I really think before I leave I ought to tell you, I shouldn’t deceive. So my secret I shall certainly tell Before I bid you a fond farewell. The prophecy may not come true Cause they’re not witches--they re graduates, too. But if you’re smart you’ll remember each name, ’Cause they’re wonderful friends and all deserve fame And if they work in the future as they have in the past They’ll win their success and they’ll win it fast. 33 Sponsors Mr. Gorlrossi - Miss Nichols ROW 1: (Left to Right) Miss Nichols. D. Lear. F. Henderson, E. Harr, J. Berk-Mrs. Orr. ROW 2: J. Schrock, M. Bottegal, L. Boring, N. Hepner, B. Robinson, N. Foltz, A. Brown, E. Layton, R. Wagner, B. Jones, T. Parsha, R. Caldwell, R. Shlngler, C. Chesla, J. Hughes. J. Gamble. J. FUcklnger, J. Ludwig, A. Martin. President Nancy Hepner Vice-°resident Seeley Magnani 34 Secretary JoAnn Garland T reasure r Myrna Kline 9 amor Glass Were Yhxl ? The juniors reported for the 1955-56 term on August 30. During the course of the year a few students were lost, but one was gained. Various sports and clubs are popular with this group of students. Among them are the Hi-Lite staff, Laurel staff. Football squad. Basketball team, Senior Chorus, Band, and many, many others. On October 26 the annual Halloween Dance was held by the juniors and they enjoyed giving prizes to the prettiest, ugliest, and the funniest contestants. The junior play, “Meet Me At The Prom , was held on November 18. Although this was their first experience in acting, everyone must agree that a great performance was given under the direction of Miss Cunningham. In December came a very important event in the life of any junior. The class was greeted with the news that their class rings, which had been selected earlier in the year, had arrived. Such excitment Finally the exciting month of May arrived and with it came the Junior-Senior prom. No one will ever forget their first prom with girls in gowns, boys in suits and dinner jackets, music, flowers, and dancing. hammer. M. Cummings. P. Mied. B. Smyder. H. Kastner. B. Heap. M. Howard. J. Crusan. C. Caldwell. S. Muir. M. Kline. J. Garland. ROW 3: J. Hurst. B. Payne. J. Burkett. J. Muir. ROW 4: H. Mears. L. Henderson. S. Magnanl. 35 cJ ie oLaurel (Staff presents ilndergrads. .. Intellectual souls and class clowns, too. Were what composed this happy crew. 36 ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROW (THREE: ROW FOUR: ROW FIVE: Left to Right: P. Ludwig, D. Hewitt, R. Swank, W. Yeager, L. Edwards, J. Drenner, S. Munshower, P. Corvi, S. Cummings, D. Young, V. Rolley, F. Peters, J. Glessner. Mr. Pudliner, J. Hollen, L. Boring, D. Mardis, D. Henderson, R. Crusan. D. Magnani, W. Burkett, D. Henderson, J. Callihan, J. Garland, J. Clark, J. Sheehan P. Hutchison, Miss Weaver, W. Glacken, S. Machak, R. Garland, J. Poling, J. Ritenour, E. Langham, N. Roby, A. McCullough, D. Hill, M. Hedges, D. Greacher, C. Cushman, L. Piasente. P. Long, M. Skavang, L. Boske, L. Beeler, K. Hepner, J. Carmichael, C. Henderson, S. Hood, G. Hall, W. Stutsman, R. Spory, R. Dubics. R. Caldwell, D. Muir, J. LaMantla, T. Rhoades, J. Trusz, W. Baird, J. Burkett, D. Marino, R. Swatsworth, R. Ambrose, R. Marsh. omore The class of 58 has approximately 65 members.. These students have contributed much of their time and effort to Band, Senior Chorus, Football squad. Basketball team. Cheerleading, and Hi-Lite staff. They sponsored a very successful dance in March. All in all, these students have contributed much to the spirit of Laurel Valley Joint High School. President Gerald Hall Sec retary-Treasurer Joy Rittenour 37 Vice-President Judy Poling Sponsors Mr. Chobany - Mr. Howard ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROW THREE: ROW FOUR: ROW FIVE: Left to Right: R. Kerr, R. Merritt, F. Henderson, L. Longenecker, M. McAdams, J. Schrock, J. Peters, R. Lear, D. Garland, G. Gat-land, J. Gordon. Mr. Howard, E. Henderson, M. Irwin, N. Rabickow, M. Heming, C. Gibson, S. Tantlinger, J. Kisamore, I. McGraw, M. Wagner, H. LaMantia, Mrs. Harris. C. Baird, P. Dewitt, S. Clark, H. Ewt, J. Henderson, J. Colson, S. Rector, F. Henderson, L. Clark, R. Baird, R. Henderson. C. Guaetta, R. Glacken, T. Bouch, J. Zaragoza, C. Dcyarmin, H. Heming. P. Greacher, A. Stiffey, R. Henderson, R. Jackson. B. Altemus, V. Sharp, S. Deemer, L. Henderson, R. Gates, R. Hedges, G. McGarvey, R. Horvath, S. Webb, E. Wagner, J. LaMantia. President James Meyer Vice-President Rosalie Saltarelli 38 rJ res Ii men Sec reta ry Laura Burkett T reasurer Marlene Irwin Sponsor Mrs. Harris ROW ONE: Left to Right: B. Benito, D. Banko, J. Mird, S. Cable, J. Potts, J. Trimble, C. Galbraith, J. Wynn, A. Warfel, S. Boring, H. Treasure, D. Revie, Miss Cunningham. ROW TWO: B. Spory, J. Trusa, F. McCreery, B. Henderson, G. Stiffey, R. Salta re Hi, N. Mrocaka, J. LaMantia, C. Robinson, M. Collins, L. Burkett. ROW THREE: J. Colbert, S. Beal, J. Betts, B. Austin, J. Luther, J. Meyer, D. St. Clair, K. Harford, C. Bennett, D. Boring, J. Hughes, R. Crusan. efres t man Class Hats off to the class of 591 Besides being the largest class in history of Laurel Valley, the freshmen have broken other records, too. There were sixteen members of the class on the Honor Roll and they were represented in band, football, basketball, Hi-Lite staff, and Student Council. Also, three of the girls were junior high cheerleade The Bunny Hop was the highlight of their freshman days. Amid the confusion and excitment of their freshman days, they always had their sponsors, Mr. Pahach and Mrs Harris, to give them a helping hand. As their first year came to an end, it was the hope of all that the joys of this year would be repeated in the next. ROW ONE: Left to Right: E. Fletcher, D. Gamble, L. Caldwell, N. Cable, M. Altimua, J. Dlckert, R. Collins, R. Good I in, N. Kells, B. Carmichael, D. Flickingcr. RWO TWO: E. Lepsch, B. McDermott, D. Henderson, L. Henderson, Y. Klodell, D. Carmichael, J. Crusan, G. Haire, D. Duncan, D. Bowman, S. Jones, M. Mears. ROW THREE: C. Chornick, D. Boring, K. Baird, M. Bennett, J. Mitchell, R. Bowers, J. Buccerri, R, Brown, R. Henderson, R. Crcacher, G. Boring. ROW FOUR: W. Fox, R. Love, D. Krider, P. Dunmirc, J. Marsh, J. Miller, G. McClure, R. Cummings, J. Carmichael, R. Hollen. President Lyle Trexler Vice-President Donald Duncan Secreta ry Thomas Super Treasurer Jane Neiport Sponsors Miss Fulton - Mr. Pudltner 40 KOW ONE: L ft to Right: Mr. Pahach, L. Henderson, R. Rhoades, R. Toth, D. Ritchey, C. Ludwig, L. Magnani, L. Henderson, H. Muir, V. Toth, R. Warfei, D. Wagner, M iss Fulton. ROW TWO: W. Hoover, J. Mundorff, S. Payne, E. Meyer, P. Zamiska, E. Oswalt, J. Neiport, M. Kastner, N. Kisamore, P. Peters, J. Luker, D. Mack. ROW THREE: W. Hepner, C. Shirey, B. Shetler, R. Merritt, S. Sterrett, J. Munshower, H. Hill, W. Shingler, M. Yeager, K. Rolley, J. Leslie, ROW FOUR: N. Robson, N. Tosch, S. Sharp, H. Smyder, R. Shank, J. Robinson, W. Spare, W. Stiffey. N. Stiffey, L. Trexler. The eighth grade had an enrollment of 97 ambitious students. They resided in rooms 1, 2f and 6. Many class members were represented on the junior high basketball team, chorus, band, junior high cheerleading squad, and Student Council. Their dance contributed a nice addition to their growing treasury. School spirit was shown through their participation in the school dances, basketball games, and football games. The eighth graders have their sponsors, Mr. Pahach and Miss Fulton, to thank for a very successful year. ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROW THREE: ROW FOUR: Left to Right: Mrs. Beard, E. Banko, S. Baird, J. Corvi, D. Bouch, C. Clark, F. Cummings, A. Edwards, W. Burkett, D. Benito, F.. Burkett. F.-Golis, H. Garland, Mrs. McCreery. K. Hughes, M. Magnani, W. Burkett, Kinzey, R. Mardis, M. Gamble, J. Hall, J. Beal, R. Garland, J. Colson, K. Krouse, P. Howard. S. Bodinsky, H. Clark, R. Buccerri, G. Beard, J. Calllhan, E. Chesla, L. Callihan, K. Lynch, D. Fritz, N. Ambrose, J. Foster, B. Buckles, D. Hutchko. E. Fox, T. Bottegal, L. Long, T. Craig, I. Baird, A. Baird. L. Fox, M. Flickinger, J. Eisenhuth, W. Hill. R. Craig. R. Baldwifc. •President Duane Fritz Secreta ry Joseph Corvi Vice-President Theresa Zucco T reasurc r Lynctte Kinzey Sponsors McCreery - Mrs. Lowry 42 (Seventh Coracle KUW ONE: Left to Right: C. Swank, J. Mied, A. Klsamore, R. Spory, T. Zucco, L. Sheriff, B. Luker, C. Peer, L Tantlinger, M. Rector, J. Henderson, O. Wagner, J. Walls, Mrs. Haire. ROW TWO: L. Garland, A. Hutchko, D. Graff, R. Roby, J. Parsha, W. Tantlinger, S. Roby, D. Robson, N. Winebrenner, S. Yeager, E. Peer, S. Kruks. ROW THREE: D, Shlrey, C. Sharp, K. Sharp, T. Potts, D. Shellhammer, B. Glacken, D. Shingler, C. Ray, A. Payne, M. Grillo, B. Gehring, J. Toth, L. McGraw. ROW FOUR: M. Yeager, S. Moore, J. Short, R. Stiles, C. Hurt, R. Gehring, T. Henderson, R. Grillo, D. Hull, P. Mundorff. W. Reitler. L. Kinsey. Although this edition of seventh grade began the term slightly bewildered, it certainly didn’t take them long to become acquainted. Of more than one-hundred students, seventy-two participated in Junior Chorus. Three were on the junior high basketball team and they also had three junior high cheerleaders. Under the guidance of their sponsors, Mrs. McCreery and Mrs. Lowry, plans were laid for their Washington trip. 43 Miss McKinney, School Nurse Trick or Treat . . . Mr. Gibson, School Custodian ■ The first to arrive and the last to cJke jCaurel (Staff hits tk le activities of thi year... 45 Deft fingers do a multitude of things. iJU hM (9ar work. . . your pleasure. editor Norma Robinaon v i ■v m ■SvS.’SM.. N. Robinson, J. Hendr Ick«. e,la N J°ne ' B Robi «o„, m. P,;r. j. Hendrick” business manager Jean Hendricks R Miss Weaver c R. Wagner, B Hen!f0r N’ Robin On, L Klin ' ilv V .a - ' President William Golis Vice-President George Parsha Left to Right: D. Hutchco, S. Sharp, K. Harford, L. Longenecker, D. Henderson, S. Yeager, M. Mears. Mr. Spinelli, J. Garland, J. Schrock, R. Buccerri, J. Thomas, T. Parsha, H. Mears, T. Rhoades, R. Ambrose, J. Irwin, G. Parsha, B. Golis. ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROW THREE: 47 Treasurer Harry Mears 39} BACK ROW: Left to Right: Miss Nichols, D. Geary, M. Cummings, J. Crusan, N. Robinson, 1. LaMantia, D. Baird, M. Hunter, C. Galbraith, L. Piasente, P. Long, F. Cummings, B. Shingler. ROW ONE: J. Neiport. B. Jones, B. Hoover, R. Wagner, B. Robinson, N. Bella. ROW TWO: B. Hamilton, M. Kline, N. Hepner, H. Wakefield, R. Shetler. ROW ONE: Left to Right: J. Garland, S. Muir, E. Harr, H. Kastner, M. Kline. P. Me id. ROW TWO: P. Galbraith, B. Hamilton. N. Foltz, H. Roby, F. Howard, S. McKinney. STANDING: Mrs. Mabon. EDITORS AND CHIEF 48 Editors J. Garland (Commercial Editor). E. Layton (Assistant Editor), D. Geary (Editor). ' THIS IS FUN TOO. « BACK ROW: Left to Right: D. Cook, J. Truss, L. Garland, N. Foltz, N. Hepner, Miss Nichols, T. Parsha, J. Hendricks. SEATED: L. Kline. M. Bottegal, P. Hutchison, M. Burkett. AT DESK: Mrs. Mabon. WE DO THE HEAVY WORK. T. Rhoades. C. Henderson, R. Garland ROW ONE: Left to Right: J. Neiport, Mr. Gorirossi, J. Eiscnhuth, B. McDerrmott, D. Henderson, L. Caldwell, M. Altimus, W. Ritler, R. Grillo, N. Winebrenncr, A. Payne, D. Shellhammer, L. Magnani, N. Tosh, C. Peer, M. Gamble, S. Roby, M. Kastner, D. Mack, L. Henderson, S. Sterret, C. Sharp. ROW TWO: M. Bennett, M. Grillo, R. Buccerri, R. Greacher, K. Baird, B. Buckles, J. Foster, M. Yeager, F. Cummings, G. Beard, J. Hall, E. Peer, D. Hutchco, R. Garland, D. Graff, B. Glacken, L. Kinrey, S. Yeager, °. Howard. ROW THREE: J. Beal, A. Kisamore, E. Banko, M. Flickinger, L. Fox, T. Craigo, T. Bottegal, R. Baldwin, C. Clark, S. Boninsky, J. Crovi, F. Golis, E. Chesla, N. Robson, S. Sharp, E. Burkett, T. Zucko, K. Hughes, A. Hutchco, S. Crooks, K. Sharp, B. Shingler, I. Baird. ROW FOUR: D. Fritz, L. Shcrrff, N. Ambrose, R. Roby, M. Rector, R. Martis, B. Carmichael, J. Callahan, B. Gehring, N. Cable, C. Chornick, P. Zamiska, Y. Klodell, M. Yeager, C. Rae, D. Shlrey, J. Toth, D. Bouch, B. Benito, S. Baird. LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Hull. C. Hurt, W. Burkett, C. Swank, H. Clark, R. Spory, R. Gehring. L. McGraw, W. Spare. ROW ONE: Left to Right: Mr. Gorirossi, N. Jones, J. Glessner, B. Heap, E. Harr, B. Hamilton. M. Burkett, S. Cable, J. Clark, J. Wynn, B. Spory, F. Henderson, H. Roby, P. Galbraith. ROW TWO: J. Berkhammer, H. Kastner. N. Mroczka, J. Hendricks, L. Dickert, J. Hendricks, J. Burkett, C. Henderson, R. Wagner, I. LaMantia, L. Piasente, B. Henderson, L. Boring. ROW THREF: R. Salta relli. M. Peer. C. Caldwell. D. Boring, C. Cushman. J. Poling. T. Rhoad®, D. Cook. P. Long, S. Machak. N. Foltz. N. Bella, B. Robinson, B. Houston. ROW FOUR: C. Henderson. D. Baird, C. Gibson. N. Roby. W. Baird. F. Howard, W. Sigmund. S. Hood, C. Bennett, M. Hunter, D. Geary. (9i r (BanJ. .. A man named Sydney Smith once said, “All musical people seem to be happy. This is certainly true of the fifty students who make up our band. Under the direction Of Mr. Eugene Gorirossi, the musical taste of all members was satisfied as they played everything from Bach to boogie. Practice started with the annual band camp which joined to organize for the new school term and to prepare for the football season. The Parent Teachers Club with the co-operation of the Seward Parent Teachers’ Association began a campaign to raise money for band uniforms. Their plans took them through a house-to-house canvas, bake sales, a grand band fair, to concerts in New Florence and Seward. Success was theirs and just three weeks after school started, they donned their new uniforms. Eager to help make football games as peppy as possible, the band, after diligent rehersals at 3:40, always lent color to the gay festivities at the field. The climax of their activities was the annual spring concert presented in the high school auditorium under Mr. Gorirossi’s direction. Yes, the Laurel Valley Joint High School band is one of happy people and we say “thanks to them for injecting into the team, the student body, and towns people, some of that happiness--spirit of the highest order. 50 Flutes;: Trumpets: T rombones: J. Glessner S. Magnani J. Hughes J. Doling • D. Cook F. Howard J. LaMantia L. Henderson J. Hendricks N. Robson L. Trexler R. Glacken Saxophones: R. Love R. Hollen A. Bernabo D. Baird Sousaphone: P. Galbraith B. Austin W. Sigmund Bells: D. Wagner Majorettes: S. Hood W. Hepner N. Jones P. Corvi R. Brown R. Wagner Cla rinets: J. Mitchell B. Hamilton R. Saltarelli D. Duncan H. Kastner C. Cushman Ba ritones: M. Hunter J. Hendricks J. Burkett L. Henderson D. Henderson D. Krider Director: R. Rhoades Drums: E. Gorirossi S. Meyer O. Stiffey S. Jones J. Warfel N. Kells P. Mied M. Irwin D. Muir I. McGraw R. Bowers C. Robinson G. Haire P. Zamiska C. Chornick 51 SEATED: Left to Right: S. Bodinsky. D. Gamble, R. Rhoades, D. Wagner, M. Magnanl. STANDING: J. Hendricks, D. Henderson, J. Trimble, J. McGeary, B. Robinson, N. Roby, B. Houston. High Finance. A vital undertaking to raise money for the Laurel was the annual Magazine Campaign. The co-operation of all concerned, including the general public, was much appreciated. Through this excellent co-operation, the campaign a was huge success. Dawn Henderson was highest salesman, followed closely by James Trimble. These students were presented lovely gifts for their expert salesmanship. Students of rooms one and six enjoyed the ice cream party. Students who sold subscriptions amounting to $25 or more received a citation award certificate. Miss Weaver supervised the activity. Jean Hendricks served as business manager. Her assistants were Norma Robinson and Harry Mears. LEFT TO RIGHT: N. Robinson, J. Hendricks, H. Mears, D. Wagner, H. Wafefield, G. Garland, J. Leslie, H. Kastner, C. Chornlck, J. Parsha, B. Austin, Miss Weaver, F. Golis, M. Burkett, N. Roby, S. Webb, J. Eisenhuth. Announcing . . . Ticket, anyone ? “Can I meet the necessary qualifications?” i Filing attendance slips. P. Hutchison, Mrs. Harris, M. Bottegal, S. Muir, M. Fry, N. Bella, J. Ritenour, B. Robinson 54 M. Kastner, K. Baird, J. Wynn B. Spory, M. Altimus, L. Caldwell J. Hall, K. Sharp, L. McGraw Sigmund, Howard, Hendricks, Cook, Baird, Meyer, Galbraith, Hendrick , Hunter, Wagner, Jones, Hamilton, Bella, Robinson, 4 llJeet Tfle at the f rom JUNIOR PLAY CAST Mom Madigan...................Jane Crusan Lucy Trainor..................Harriet Kastner Sheila Rollins................Shirley Muir Winnie Clark..................Joann Schrock Gert Anderson................Barbara Merritt Elwood Simpson................Lee Henderson Monk Stacy...................James Gamble Bing Wilson...................Robert Wagner Pudge Burnett.................William Sigmund Julia Cartwright..............Nancy Foltz Elsie Hacker.................Evelyn Harr Cal Henry....................Edward Layton Mrs. Trainor.................Mary E. Cummings Don Leonard..................Roland Shingler Miss Fanshaw.................Joan Garland STAGE DIRECTORS Dennis Rigby Carole Caldwell STAGE MANAGERS Donna Lear Fay Henderson DIRECTOR Miss Cunningham rjhe (Boarding dlouse (R each 99 STAGE DIRECTOR Nancy Bella STAGE MANAGERS Clinnie Gibson Betty J. Houston DIRECTOR Mrs. Haire 56 SENIOR PLAY CAST John Maxwell...................Gerald McGeary Janet Maxwell..................Marjorie Burkett Connie Maxwell.................Barbara Robinson Betty Lou Maxwell..............Nancy Jones Wilbur Maxwell.................Harold Young Hercules Nelson................Sam Galbraith Bernadine Smith................Beverly Hamilton Aunt Mary......................Margaret Peer Limpy McGuire..................Richard Kirschner Nora McGuire...................Roberta Wagner Herman Jones..................Hugh Wakefield Ruby Jones.....................Lucille Dickert Mr. Potter ....................Fred Howard Lucy Burns....................Judith Hewitt Mrs. Mott.....................Sara Meyer Connolly.......................Jack Thomas BUSY DAY BUSY BUSY MAKING PROGRAMS LIBRARY ASSISTANCE BUSY DAY CLASSROOM IN ACTION. BUSY DAY REGISTRATION TIME ROW ONE: N. Kells. H. Treasure. B. Spory. C. Galbraith, K. Baird. N. Mroczka, M. Wagner, L. Longe-necker, J. Neiport, D. Henderson, M. Mears. Mr. Tarrls. ROW TWO: R. Saltarelli, J. LaMantla, P. Corvi, J. Hewitt, P. Mied, M. Bottegal, J. Garland, E. Harr, L. Burkett, M. Yeager. ROW THREE: R. Brown, S. Clark, M. Cummings, L. Piasente, J. Crusan, D.. Krider, N. Foltz, P. Galbraith, J. Hendricks, C. Cushman. A. Bernabo. ROW FOUR: J. Poling. D. Baird, J. Meyer, J. Trusz, J. Hendricks, B. Golls, S. Magnani, H. Mears, E. Layton, D. Geary. 'ecreeing we had. . (Qur (3lubs promote fellowship .. . stimulate interests . .. develop talent . . . build for tomorrow 59 Hey. who covered my keys? c%e typing R. Caldwell, D. Baird, B. Altemus, J. McGeary. J. Truss, J. Thomas, J. Hewitt, Mrs. Mabon, A. Garland, E. McClure, J. Luther. C. Swank. W. Glessner. he Spelling ROW ONE: Lett to Right: D. Wagner V. Toth. L. Caldwell, D. Flickinger, E. Lepsch, W. Hoover, M. Howard, B. Carmichael, D. Ritchey, T. Super, Miss Cunningham. ROW TWO: E. Meyer. E. Oswalt, L. Longenecker, L. Burkett, M. Wagner, B. Hepner, B. Shingler, J. Mied, H. Treasure. ROW THREE: O. Stiffey, J. Carmichael, L. Dickert, J. Ritenour, V. Sharp, R. Dubics, M. Collins, W. Fox, R. Love, L. Trcxler. 60 Antidisestablishmentarianism ROW ONE: Left to Right: H. Garland, K. Lynch, E. Peer, W. Shank, W. Hill, L. McGraw, R. Collins, R, Mardls, Mrs. Lowry. ROW TWO: C. Chornlck, B. Shelter, J. Henderson, S. Tantllnger, M. Bennett, R. Henderson, P. Zamiska. ROW THREE:R. Greacher, J. Buccerrl, R. Gehrlng, G. Caldwell, C. Vlsalll, C. Bennett. E. Burkett, H. Muir, C. Peer, L. Magnanl, L. Henderson, R. Crusan, L. Clark, D. Re.vle, L. Sheriff, P. Boring, V. Rolley, J. Peters, P. Greacher, I. Baird, D. Bouch, S. Baird, G. Boring, G. Beard, N. Rabicko, J. Colbert, H. Ewt, I. Boring. cJke (ome-11 arsing Camera cJhe Sci ience ROW ONE: Left to Right: P. Fry, J. Henderson, A. Kisamore, R. Miller, P. Kinzey, J. Warfel, R. Spory, F. Colls, O. Wagner, Miss Salerno. ROW TWO: T. Bottegal, D. Duncan, D. Hull, J. Mitchell, A. Long, R. Robson, D. Dickert, K. Krouse. ROW THREE: A. Warfel, S. Hurt, G. Stlffey, J. Baird, J. Marsh, C. Short, R. Cummings. D, Robinson, P. Mundorff. ROW FOUR: J. Carmichael, R. Mroczka, J. McGeary, G. Long, A. Garland, R. Shelter, B, Toth, T. Henderson. 62 ROW 1: (Left to Right) L. Henderson, D. Gamble, J. Wake R. Goodlin, S. Payne. Mrs.' Beard. ROW 2: T. Potts, K. Baird R. Bowers, D. Boring, D. Garland. ROW 3: J. Hurst, J G. McClure, P. Dunmlre, R. Baird. S. Magnani, D. Hewitt, C. Robinson, S. Hood, E. Langham, J. Hollen, S. Henderson, B. Symder, H. Symder, M. Rector, P. Corvi, R. Rhoades, R. Caldwell, A. Bernabo, L. Henderson, D. Krider, Mr. Pudllner, R. Hollen, R. Stiles, A. Brown, V. LaMantia, E. Layton. wminuag eu She i eu field, D. Bowman, G. Halre, B. Carmichael, M. Altimus, C. Baird, B. Brown, S. Clark, S. Yeager, R. Henderson, Robinson, A. Stlffey, B. Payne, L. Henderson, R. Shlngler, ROW ONE: Left to Right: R. Kerr, M. Magnani, B. McDermott, S. Jones, D. Graff, D. Mack, L. Henderson, K. Ludwig, Mr. Howard. ROW TWO: J. Neiport, R. Lear, D. Henderson, M. Yeager, S. Sterrett, F. Henderson, J. Leslie, M. Grillo, N. Kisamore. ROW THREE: N. Tosh, S. Sharp, C. Gibson, J. Munshower, J. Potts, B. Henderson J. Wynn, D. Hill, R. Jackson, N. Robson. ROW FOUR: S. Meyer, M. Hunter, F. Wagner, R. Horvath, R. Gates, J. Flickinger, R. Henderson, J. Burkett, N. Mroczka. J. Mied, M. Cummings, S. Moore, Mr. Spinelli, M. Bottegal. ROW ONE: Left to Right: M. Skavang, H. Riddell, J. Irwin, J. Thomas, A. Martin, K. Hepner, R. Pendexter, W. Burkett, Mr. Chobany. ROW TWO: R. Simpson, E. McClure, H. Wakefield. G. Parsha, D. Cook, H. Mears, J. Ambrose. ROW THREE: J. Kinzey, R. Hedges, B. Shingler, R. Kirschner, W. Sigmund, R. Wadsworth, W. Golis, J. Garventa. ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROW THREE: Left to Right: Miss Weaver, A. Hutchko, P. Howard, S. Roby, F. Cummings, N. Roby. L. Garland, B. Glacken, B. Buckles, J. Crusan. B. Lukcr, B. Gehring, J. Eisenhuth, J. Foster, M. Flickinger, F. Henderson. LEFT TO RIGHT: T. Zucco, D. Shirey, C. Ray, N. Rabikow, A. Payne, Mrs. Orr, S. Rector, M. Yeager, C. Henderson, K. Sharp, S. Yeager, B. Saxton. R. Roby, J. Toth, E. Banko. OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES . . . 1 ROW ONE: Left to Right: J. Cordan, J. Mundorff, S. Kruk, R. Garland, M. Gamble, K. Hughes, Miss Fulton. ROW TWO: J. Schrock, M. McAdams, M. Irwin, L. McGraw, C. Sharp, J. Hall, D. Hutchko. ROW THREE: J. Kisamore, M. Heming, S. Deemer, J. Miller, D. Boring, L. Kinzey. Europe via the library. ROW ONE: Left to Right: I. Tantlinger, R. Buccerri, W. Tantlinger, Y. Klodell, N. Ambrose, L. Edwards, P. Peters, N. Kells, E. Burkett, Mrs. Haire. ROW TWO: M. Kastner, M. Fry, C. Shircy, S. McKinney, N. Stiffey, J. Short, L. Kline, B. Hamilton. ROW THREE: W. Shingler, P. Hutchinson, W. Spare, R. Shank, W. Glackcn, M. Hedges, B. ()() Henderson. “ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE. 4 cjhe (Dramatics eu « Til - U II u W W ft VI ROW ONE: Left to Right: D. Lear. H. LaMantia. C. Galbraith. J. LaMantia, J. Garland, J. Hughes, S. Cummings, E. Henderson, J. Berkhammer, N. Jones, Miss Nichols. ROW TWO: M. Burkett, N. Robinson, J. Schrock, M. Kline, N. Hepner, I. LaMantia, S. Muii, S. Beal, J. Colson, P. Meid, J. Clark. ROW THREF: B. Robinson, J. Muir, B. Robinson, P. Long, R. Wagner, W. Baird, K. Hartford. M. Baird, R. Wagner, N. Bella. ROW ONE: Left to Right: Mr. Gorirossi, J. Glessner, S. Cable. B. Houston, B. Spory, C. Henderson, H. Kastner, L. Boring, E. Harr, H. Roby, P. Galbraith. ROW TWO: R. Saltarelli, M. Peer, L. Piasente, J. Hendricks. D. Cook, C. Caldwell, J. Colbert, J. Hendricks. ROW THREE: C. Cushman, J. Poling, D. Geary, T. Rhoades, F. Howard, B. Sigmund, C. Gibson, S. Maehak, N. Foltz. cJhey Won cJhey [Planned rJliey [Pla yed Denny Cook John Garventa Bill Golis Jim Kinaey Dick Kirschner Jinx Irwin Earl McClure George Parsha Bob Pendexter Herb Riddell Blair Shingle r Jack Thomas Ronnie Wadsworth Hugh Wakefield cTooth all fft review On August 17th the candidates for Laurel Valley’s 1955 football squad assembled at the high school for their physical examinations. They didn’t begin actual training until August 18. Practice started with a bang since the squad was outfitted in pads from the first day. At first, Mr. Chobany was the only coach present, but he soon gained the assistance of Mr. Howard and Mr. Pudliner. Eleven returning lettermen made up the backbone of the squad at the beginning of the season. The Rams sported a big, fast charging line which averaged 163.7 pounds. The backfield also was big and fast with a 150 pound average. The team as a whole averaged 156.8 pounds. Preceding the first game, the squad elected two veteran backs for co-captains. They were George Parsha and Bill Golis. The Rams expected big things from their 55 season as they went into their first game with a first string which consisted almost entirely of lettermen. They also were quite fortunate in having a very deep set of reserves which were almost as good as the regulars. The team sported new uniforms this year. They were entirely green with white trimming. From these solid green outfits, the Rams gained the title of the “Green Tide. ' RAM UNDERSTUDIES For the first time in Laurel Valley history, a junior varsity football team was organized. It consisted of all those freshmen and sophomores who did not play first team on the varsity. The J. V. played two games this year. They won their first game by an 18 to 0 decision over Ligonier. In their second contest they fell prey to the Crushers of Johnstown Catholic by a 20 to 0 score. The Crimson Crushers tallied 8 first downs to the Rams 4. THE BOSSES The Rams finished their 1955 season successfully with a 6-1-1 record under the guidance of Mr. John Chobany, Mr. Wayne Howard, and Mr. Ernest Pudliner. The team owes a lot to these three men, and they know that they couldn’t have amounted to anything without them. The coaches did more than make a winning team; they built a group of men and instilled in them the traits of fair play, sportsmanship, teamwork, and good morals. This is what really counted. Mr. Chobany is a graduate of Portage High School. He went to college at Indiana State Teachers College, and is now attending night school at the University of Pittsburgh. He spent four years in the service. Mr. Howard is a Bolivar High School graduate who attended Slippery Rock State Teachers College as a Physical Fducation student. After serving his country for a period of time, he returned to his Alma Mater as a faculty member. Mr. Pudliner is a graduate of Johnstown High School who spent his college career at Waynes-burg College. He served his country as an Army Quartermaster before making his appearance at Laurel Valley as a teacher and assistant football coach. WILLING HANDS This year’s managing crew was the biggest and best in Laurel Valley history. These boys did everything in their power to help the players. They never failed to answer the wants of a team member, and always went about their work eagerly. When the team morale was low, they always seemed to be able to break the strain and have everyone in high spirits in no time at all. Although we didn’t realize how much it meant at the time, we understand now that a lot of things wouldn't have been possible without them. Two of these boys will be graduating this year. They are Bob Simpson and James Ambrose, but we hope that those remaining will continue to serve as well in the future as they have in the past. 71 STooti II (R eview The Rams played an eight game schedule almost the same as that of their previous season. They closed their season with a 6-1-1 record. The Green Tide tallied 180 points while holding their opponents to 46. This gave the L. V. gridders an average of 22.5 points per game to their enemies' 5.75 point average. The Rams chalked up a season's record of 115 first downs to their opponents 50. Our squad racked up 2480 yards rushing, and completed 41 of 61 passing attempts for 650 yards. The Rams completed 67% of their passes. The Rams wound up their season by placing sixth in the district team ratings of 40 squads. They also had two backs place in the district ratings for high scoring. Parsha was fourth with 107 markers and Kinzey was in a three way tie for twenty-second place with 43 tallies. The Rams had the districts ninth highest scoring offense and were in a two way tie for the fourth strongest defense. Three of the Rams got honorable mention on the 1955 District All Star team. They were back, George Parsha; end, Ron Wadsworth; and guard, Earl McClure. The Rams lost their opening game to unbeaten, untied Carrolltown, who were the district champs, by a heartbreaking 6-0 score. Carrolltown's lone tally came in the second quarter when Sponsky plunged over from the three yard line. The victors held a 5-2 edge in first downs. The Rams only scoring threat came when they marched to the invader's 12. The Green Tide broke into the win column in the second game when they stomped Penn Manor in a onesided 25-0 score. The Rams scored in all periods to tally 14 first downs to the losers 1. They gained 293 yards to their opponents 152, and completed 1 of 2 passes for 7 yards while the invaders failed to complete their single attempt. The Rams smashed Blacklick Twp. in a lopsided 44-7 tilt. Laurel Valley smothered Washington Twp. in a 40-14 conquest at the loser's field. The invaders scored in all but the second period with Parsha as their big gun. The half ended 14-14. The victors tallied 16 first downs to the losers 7, while Washington Twp. completed 2 of 1 0 passes for a mere 12 yards against 6 of 0 completions for 117 yards by the Rams. The Green Tide outcharged the losers with 375 yards to their 316. The mighty Green Tide was hard pressed for a 0-0 tie with the red of Saltsburg. The Rams had 8 first downs and 162 yards rushing to their opponents 7 first downs and J41 yards charging. The Chobanymen managed to chalk up a 19-6 win against Southmont at the losers field. They held a 1 5 to 6 edge in first downs over the losers and racked up 338 yards rushing to the Golden Tigers meager 95. Laurel Valley hauled down 4 of 9 passing attempts for 41 yards while the gold clad men tallied 30 yards on aerials. The Rams scored in all but the fourth frame for the win. The green and white won a 19-6 dicision over highly favored Forbes in their sixth game for a record of four wins, one loss, and one tie. The Rams outplayed the Golden Jets in all four quarters as they clicked off 373 yards and 16 first downs to the losers 240 yards and 11 first downs. The victors chalked up 235 rushing and hit on 7 of 11 passes for 138 more. This topped the Jet's record of 228 yards rushing and completion of 1 of 9 aerials for 12 yards. The Laurel Valley gridders wound up their season by winning a 33 to 7 tilt over arch rival United Joint. This gave the team their record of 6 wins, 1 tie, and 1 loss. At halftime the score stood 14-0 with the Rams getting better by the minute. During the second half the Rams blew off steam by rounding up 304 yards in rushing and completing 9 of 11 passes for 161 yards for 11 first downs. The Lions had 166 yards in both rushing and passing. They completed 1 of 3 passes, and had 2 interceptions for 20 yards by the Rams. 72 73 B. Shingler W. Golis Coaches Mr. Pahach Mr. Howard Managers J. Ambrose H. Wakefield A. Martin J. Kinzey ROW ONE: Left to Right: W. Glessner, K. Hepner, H. Mear� , D. Magnani, E. McClure, T. Paraha, W. Burkett. ROW TWO: G. Paraha, R. Hedges, W. Sigmund, Mr. Pahach, B. Shingler, B. Golia, T. Rhoadea. With five seniors forming the nucleus of the squad. Coach Pahach formed a powerful piece of basketball machinery which was destined to throw a monkey wrench into the plans of many rivals. Mr. Pahach was very ably assisted by Mr. Wayne Howard, a former Bolivar High School graduate. When this book went to press, the Rams had a record of 9 wins against 8 losses. The first half has drawn to a close with Beaverdale-Wilmore coping the first-half Southern Cambria League championship. Laurel Valley is favored in the second half because three of their four league games are played on the Rams’ home floor. The title is just around the corner for the Laurel Valley Rams if they can successfully whip their four league opponents and then down first-half champs. Beaverdale-Wilmore. Thus far, the Laurel Valley cagers have tallied 268 field goals and have hit on 213 of 299 foul attempts. The Rams have averaged 52.7 points per game as they racked up 739 markers. Bill Golis, high scorer for the district last year has connected for 424 tallies which gives him an average of 30.3 points per game. Bill now has 1,876 tallies in his high school basketball career. A total of 2,000 points will put him a category with Gola, Chamberlin, and Hennon, the only ones in Pennsylvania to achieve this goal. 75 ROW ONE: Left to Right: D. Robinson, F. Peters, C. Gibson, W. Glessner, J. Callihan, D. Magnani, Mr. Howard. ROW TWO: K. Hepner, J. Burkett, T. Rhoades, R. Hedges, W. Baird, B. Altemus, (Mgr.) As we pass from this year’s varsity, we get a slight glimpse of what to expect tn the very near future. Here are the future parts for Laurel Valley’s powerful basketball machine. The junior varsity shows great promise of continuing the basketball tradition at its Alma Mater. The squad practiced very faithfully under the guidance of their coach, Mr. Howard. After continuing at this pace, it won’t take much work for Mr. Pahach to whip them into another highly p.recisioned squad. Most of the players are sophomores. This gives them the advantage of working themselves into a closely knit quintette. The 1955-56 schedule was as follows: Rams Opponents 13 Ligonier 17 22 Johnstown Catholic 42 33 Penn Claridge 20 42 Washington Twp. 20 44 Washington Twp. 30 28 Conemaugh 40 40 Conemaugh 50 36 Blacklick 26 28 Beaverdale 25 28 South mont 38 44 Connellsville Catholic 22 26 Dale 52 52 Laure Lamar 19 15 Johnstown Catholic 35 76 STANDING: Left to Right: M. Hepner, L. Trexler. B. Love. Mr- Howard (coach), R. Henderson. B. Shingler. B. Brown. KNEELING: Left to Right: G. Haire (mgr.). J. Warfel. G. Garland, J. Mitchell. H. Treasure. D. Collins. F. Golis. B. Altemus (mgr.). Mr. Howard gave a lot of time, patience, and sweat to the junior high basketball squad this year. The team was composed of many promising players, but they lacked height. The team has put in many hours of hard practice and will achieve the smoothness and accuracy to make them champs next year. The 1955-56 schedule was as follows: Laurel Valley Opponents 10 St. Vincent 43 23 Youngwood 49 16 Harold 60 31 South Greensburg 51 23 Southwest Greensburg 73 22 Derry Twp. 49 29 Ramsey 54 36 Hurst 57 29 St. Vincent 54 28 Manor 38 34 Derry 42 22 Hurst 49 77 “Never say you’ve reached the end. There’s always something more; Something grknd and wonderful To strive and struggle for.” “Where the mountains meet the valleys. And the skies are changeless blue, Stands our noble Alma Mater, Laurel Valley proud and true. Ail hail to Laurel Valley, We’ll love thee evermore And when we need your guidance, You'll have an open door. 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