Leechburg High School - Minetas Yearbook (Leechburg, PA)

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Adams, Charles Andreo, Mary Barello, Madeline Balboa. Ronald Barraclough. Raymond Bisaha, Ann Bollinger, Gretna Beecher, Glenn Best, Albert Bonello, Ann Bouch, Evelyn Bischoff, Courtney Chikar, James Bowers, LSOIIE THE MINETAS Through the Comerds Eye -14- Senior Achieve It is always customary for the gradu- ating class at West Point to pass in review before receiving their commis- sions. Irnitating the military style let us review the ranks of our own gradu-I ating class. There is much to see. There are those who have achieved high pin- nacles in scholastic and athletic en- deavor. There are those who were ac- tive in organizations, clubs, societies, etc. There have been merits and de- merits awarded. There have been con- gratulations and condemnations. How- ever, through their trials and struggles, the class of 1940 has emerged with standards flying high and colors un- blemished. Let us briefly inspect the rows of our fellow comrades. Let us give them full credit and honor for what they have given and earned. Mary Andreo, energetic, friendly, with athletic prowess . . . Ray Barra- clough, better known as Butch, low in demerits, holds his colors high . . . Gretna Bollinger, business her career- she has gained an early start . . . Glenn Beecher, Allegheny playboy-an advo- cate of getting places in a hurry . . . Courtney Bischoff, a musical pillar in band and orchestra-aspires to a medi- cal career . . . James Chikar, quiet, un-

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SENIOR OFFICERS President ..,,......,....,..., Clair Good Vice-President. . . .,.., Albert Harwick Secretary .... , ....,. Melvina Oglietti Treasurer. ....... Robert Tench Seniors Tell Their Story ' The class of '40 began their last year with the usual dignity that be- fits the Seniors. The first few months of the year were spent in the beginning of work of the student publications and other extra-cur- ricular activities. Near the end of the first semester, January l9, the Senior party was held. Dancing was the principle attraction. Games were also played and refreshments served. During February and the first of March name cards, caps, ties, pen- nants, and invitations were ordered and received. Preparations for the Senior play, held March 29, began late in Feb- ruary. The play was a three-act c o m e d y entitled Foot-Loose. Credit for its success is given to the members of the cast and commit- tees whose conscientious efforts backed it up to the evening of per- formance. Minetas sales began at this time, also. On May IO the Senior picnic was held at the Marconi picnic grounds, and a dance was held in the gym- nasium. This was the last informal affair left for the Seniors. May I6 marked the date for the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet. The theme carried out the effect of an old-fashioned flower garden. The Baccalaureate service was held in the high school auditorium Sunday evening, May l9. Approximately IZ3 Seniors at- tended the service. Commencement services, held on May 24, had as its theme: Music- Indian, Plantation, Modern City. A large number of the students par- ticipated, making the ceremony a truly impressive one. l

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Recognition In Scholastic Endeavor assuming-a steadfast friend . . . Leone Bowers, busy executive- responsibi1- ity rests heavily upon my shoulders. . . . Marie Castelnouva, a reporter with a nose for a story like a bloodhound . . . Mike Cibik, outstanding on field and floor-likes to make speeches . . . Catherine Chiatello, another charming career girl . . . Elby Coy, swing en- thusiast-plays a mean sax . . . Kath- ryn Clark, noted for her mother parts in plays-can carry on an interesting and-vertical-conversation . . . Elea- nor Dale, tickler of the ivory keyboard and bell-ringer in the band . . . Agnes Eagleson, reliable basketball player and all-around good sport . . . Bart Favero, my ambition is to be a good athlete . . . Betty Fulton, suburban is my style' '... Page Gerheim, girls are nice people -Page intends to open a taxi service in town . . . Clair Good, chief executive of the class of '40- It's a great life' '... John Ghiardi, 'twhen greater things are needed, Science will produce them' '... Kitty Gosser, some people talk a lot because they have something to say . . . Aldo Gorelli, lives across the way, a never-ending source of wisecracks and jokes . . . Jean Groves, outstanding in athletics and scholarship-expects to teach physical education . . . Meade Jack, one of these men about town . . . Albert Har- Ciblk Leo Castelnuova, Marie Canto, Edward Chiatello, Catherine Csonka, Frank Crawford. O'Jean Doyle Phillip Bruner Bemeice Cibik, Mike Cevario, Kathleen Coy, Elby Clark, Kathryn Dobradenka, Amel Crooks Martha