Leechburg High School - Minetas Yearbook (Leechburg, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1948 volume:

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U , Q WZQZQ45 ' M JINIETUXXS I OF THE Q STUDENT BODY If 76 1 5 :7!28CAAlfl,Pg Skov! oZZ8CA,LbtPg, MFL K v 1 s ,f To you. Xlrs. Kcnncdy wc- 11-spc-c-tftxllly dvdicutr- this publiczltiou. In yvurs lo Uomv wc sillcwcly' hope fllzlf you will look buck with pll'ilSlll'l' UPON ilu- ti 1 spa-nt wit 4- Class of Ninctm-u lllllldn-cl and Forty-e-ight 4 INC 4 K f ,fwm ' 4 3 ' u-nuullvivqq ,, 1 sf - ' . s s 'FJ LQ HE theme of our publication in this mo- mentous year of 1948 is music. Music plays a great part in the everyday life of the people of all nations. In this book we will concern our- selves with American music and the American way of life. People say that America has no great music because her people do not sing. They cite countries such as Italy, Bohemia, or France where the farmers, artisans, tradesmen and all the others sing their native folk music. This may be true but you must remember that the United States is yet a young country. This granted, it still has produced famous composers such as Stephen Foster, Aaron Copeland, johnny Mercer, and Ethelbert Nevin. Foreigners say, when they hear the jazz of Harlem or the blues of Lower Basin Street, that our music is modern. It cer- tainly is. It is modern in every sense of the word and it is written to keep up with a modern, farseeing country. Our country has an improv- ing gallery of folk music. Such songs as Turkey in the Strawn, Old Black Ioen, and Carry Me Back to Old Virginnyv have become American classics. The United States has an ever growing 1 mfs, list of symphonic composers. Aaron Copeland known for his Appalachian Springi' and Lin- coln Portraitv. F erde Grofe, who arranged for Paul Whiteman and has since written the Grand Canyon Suitev, and Howard Hanson, director of the Eastman School of Music, heads the list of classicists. In popular music we find Iohnny Mercer, Irving Berlin, and Frank Loesser. These men need no introduction to the American public. The artists who perform this music run from Spike jones to the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The Boston aggregation is the Hnest of its kind and the Jones aggravation is the finest in its field. In between these two are superb music makers as Stan Kenton, the Boston Pops, Guy Lombardo, and the Robin Hood Dell Orchestra. Among our greatest vocal artists are Jeannette MacDonald, Peggy Lee, Nelson Eddy, and Bing Crosby. All of the above-mentioned people contri- bute toward making America a more musical and progressive country. In closing I would like to quote from Shelley Music, when soft voices die, vibrates in the memoryf, This year's Minetas is prepared along the lines of a classical symphony. Our symphony is unusual in the sense that five move- ments are used instead of the conventional four. The work begins with the usual slow movement, Maestoso. It means majestic and we use it to denote the faculty and school board. Movement number two has the title Andante. We use this term, which means slow and distinct, to describe the movements of the students throughout the school. The third movement, Allegro, gives a description of the ac-- tivities of the students. Allegro means fast, lively and refers to the general hum and bustle when the clubs meet or the band is practicing. The fast movement is the fourth or Presto Vivace movement. This term is exceedingly well suited to sports because it means speed and more speed. The term literally means quick and lively. Our symphony concludes with the Finale. This term means end, finish, there is no more. The Finale section deals with the pictures and activities of the seniors. In the above few paragraphs, I have given you the layout of this year's publication in a nutshell, or should I say concert shell. Now, with the conductor ready, let us begin the Leech- burg Symphony No. I, opus 1948. 6 71 IT Ilhin-I i . . .ui iislnvrrlrnvllv M A E 5 T U 5 U NN 5? Fifi T E ALLEEHU Fast - Activities i W' f PRESTU VIVAEE I Quick and Lively - spons :AI FINALE ll II W !I A ' 4 :L--,eg ff Finish - Seniors HIS section is subtitled Maestoso, which means dignified. It lends itself aptly to the faculty and school board of our school. In the following pages we Will meet the people who keep our school going. Each has his part and does it well. lfl l 1231 v Y i i 8 ,ff ,ff if ff' ,f M,.-- w,.ff 4 I . v- ff' , if' W ,N fu' ' J s W f tvwff' Cv A.,. , M k 4 K K 'M,,,..-ff T sw., W ' K K ,,,,'-' . ,F WN, -.-, ml g,j f . . fww 'M! I V'M,,,,M, f r ' 'WW ' I-A Ui.,-vw ' ' M YAAW F, A--w Q 4 J A W9 B, ,M ,, F4 -! M,,,.. K, 'F' 4 n is iw? -V' G.. xr 7 ' A- ' W5 W A Q m. Q flag W , Asp ,x'K.-Kiln 4-Nils' isnixx x A -Y -W ,,. 1 .kan . . Nmfwa ' WP. gp 'G JY Q Earn! of ibirecford MR. ll. L. MYERS MRS. E. C. GOOD MR. N. ll. SLONAKER DR. O. C. NEELY MR. C. S. IIILL President Acting Presidcnt Secretary 10 MR. VICTOR R. BLAUCH Supervising Principal MR. PARKER D. BAKER High School Principal VIVIENNE DICKSON-School Secretary 11 Q 1 i MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT LITERATURE 81 ENGLISH DEPARTME A111111 Grove-s Mary Hendrie Min-11111-l Dzvunik Marian 101108 IPZIII Orudoff Nelle Knepshield 6l,ClfLAy HISTORY DEPARTMENT Edna Bigley NTCIVRI IIOIICIIEWIS WV11lter Slmmker 12 , , , XX X N REX X .gulf SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Fl'1lllL'K'S lflwoocl Cllmrlc-s Mvssm-r Iulm Niuffuy t1ClftAg SPORTS Dl'fPARTN1HNT LANGUAGE CSI BUSINESS TRAININK ,. . ,. l IJEPARTIWENTS xxllllillll llllllllllhtlll ll I- I ml-y cilufkn. Afjl' fin' Mf , fl ldllis Nl1'f:I'1lC'kK'll hm Dcuum liutlu llill I3 HIS section of the publication has been dubbed Andante. It means slow with deliberate movement indicating the move- ment of the pupils through the halls between periods. On the following pages you will see every member of the school from the seventh to the eleventh grades. 1. ., g . mi! 14 f1,!'?F1?v '!ffff 14,4 - .1 fx 4 W i Ii V JSP? ff H 1 41- N L-.n..n 2l!0l'LfA gin 6 .SQbl,J8l'Lf5 Left to Right: Row 5-jay Crail, Kenneth Sipe, Rolxert Ravetta. Row 4-Raymond Fiorina, Louis Fcrretti, Richard Cockroft, Fred Schaeffer, Andy Row Raw Row Rose, Eddie Groves. 3-Mary Faletti, Lois McKee, Marilyn Gibbon, India Brown, Sally llill, Joyce Berkible, Paul Yajko. 2-Patty Maritto, Ann Marie Ballvo, Joan Caporali, Frances Caramellino, Marcella Davis, Phyllis Clever, Constance Dickson, Jane Burton. 1-Rose Fiorina, Mary Balho, Dolores Cherry, Anna Marie Demyan, Nancy Brechlmill, Janet Baylor, Phyllis Eger, Sue Glenn, Loretta Vince. 6l!6l'LfA Qu 8 Lgllucfenfa Left Row Row R ow Row Right: Row 5-Bill Brown, jinnny Km-pshield, Victor Koteck, Robert Fryer, Lloyd Taylor. 4-Anthony Casbarro, Horace Taylor, Don Snyder, William Iok, Charles Kirk. -Thomas Slonaker, john Solomon, Bob jones, Rita Basko, Dorothy Hutcherson, Robert VVargo, Jay Phillips. 2-Anna Marie Vallino, Loretta Vota, Beverly Shuey, Devora Miller, Lois Clever, Louise Oglietti, Mary jo Riiuel, Lcnore Richel. 1-.lane Thompson, Marshaline Querio, Patty Verhena, Irene Righi, Marlia Oldfield, Loretta Vigna, Constance Murray, Joyce Stover, Patty Corelli, Q 5 as , sW 'm.wtw . A Lf-To -.siifiiiiisi QW, 8 One of our first important duties when We returned to school as full-fledged eighth grad- ers was to elect class officers. They are pic- tured at the bottom. About October, Mrs. Elwood organized the Future Homemakers of America, a club which taught us good grooming and citizen- ship. The eighth grade boys were quite active, too. They showed great skill in their shop work by making chests, bookracks, and many other useful and attractive articles. Many were members of the Safety Patrol, an organi- lation under the supervision of Mrs. Houchens. The climax of the year was our Christmas play, entitled The Cifts We Bringf' Every seventh and eighth grader helped to make this possible. In January we started working for a free trip to Pittsburgh, which was offered by the Post-Cazette. Several students were able to meet the requirements and had a most enjoy- ,lble day in the city. We eighth graders feel that we have had a wonderful year, and we want to thank our teachers for giving us such fond memories. Favero, Shick, Bono, Henderson Jones, Demyan, Faletti, Richel 8l!9lfLfA Qu 8 Yes things really popped this year in rooms 104 and 203. We had a Valentine party which was a big success. We were quite swelled up about our success in beating the so called mighty eighth graders in basketball. Some certain self-confident eighth graders de- clared it would he a pushover but their plan backfired for the game came out 13-5 in our favor, of course. We like Junior High a lot and the new look is even affecting our girls. Confidentially it doesnit look bad. During last winter we lived for the dismis- sal bell so that We may spend our remaining time at the skating pond. We girls are waiting for our new kitchen and are proud to hear that it is just about the nicest around these parts. At Christmas time we collaborated with eighth grade to put on the animal Christmas play. It was a huge success. Some of the clubs which are made up of seventh graders are the F. H. A., the band and the orchestra. We would sincerely like to thank our sponsors for their patience and cooperation throughout this last year. 17 Left to Right: Row 4---Charles Hawk, Robert Grantz. How 3 How 2 How 1 Kenny Shaffer, Rodney Klingensrnith, Ronny McDowell, William Single- ton, Richard Shick, Charles Messner. Richard Maritto, joe Vereb, Margaret Oglietti, Margaret Kasanicky, Dorothy Shavensky, Robert Macliurncy, Thomas Steiian. Bernice BfllI'l1l3l'l',Q,', Donald Mondello, Shirley Martinisko, Betty MeTigue Nancy Thompson, Gwendolyn Young, Shirley Stark, jackie Stewart, Marilynne Shick. cfiglflr gina Q .giuafenfa iiglrfil Qu e agzwfenb 18 Left to Right: How 3--Bob Oldfield, Thomas Favero, Louis Kasanicky, Gilio Diani, Robert Sihlanick, William Harmon, William Czirjalc, James Glenn. Row 2-Eddie DeWitt, Pete Bono, Aldo Caviggia, Paul Mago, Fred Held, Dave Hogue, Oddie Henderson. Row 1-Lorraine Held, Betty Slifko, Florence Patterson, Sara Sanford, Bennie Booth, Lillian Cappo, Roberta Dietrich, Mary Ann Edwards, Gertrude Gibbon. 'M New NW Last fall when we, 120 strong, marched through the portals of L. H S we were amazed to find ourselves actually freshmen. However after getting ac- quainted we recovered sufHciently to elect our class officers who are: President . . . ., . ......,.,..,.... ...l,,.,... . .. George Clowes Vice President ,,... ....,....,.,. ,...l,... B e tty Cline Secretary ,. ,. ,.i,., ,...,. ....i B e tty Marie Densmore Treasurer ....,. .,,..,.,.... ,,...... ......,l.......i..i..........,l.... P a 1 ll Stull By electing home room officers, we later firmly established ourselves as separate units in 206, 312, and 313. We had just gotten used to our new status, when 15 of the girls received invitations to join the T1'i Hi Y. In accordance with the clubis tradition they soon found themselves traipsing thru the halls with an entirely new appearance. During Pennsylvania week, we freshmen, in connection with our civics class presented a program entitled, Pennsylvania Has Everythingf' This program was under the direction of Mrs. Houchens. As freshmen we found that almost all of L. H. Sfs clubs were open to us. We quickly took advantage of this opportunity and now there are freshmen in the majority of the school organizations. Since many of us were interested in sports it was only natural that our boys try for the Ir. Varsity team and the girls, basketball team. The boys who finally made the Vfs did very well in football and basketball. The girls' basketball team won the majority of the games they played against the sophomores. The competition among the freshmen girls was keen in the picking of a new cheerleader. VVe are happy to add that peppy Barbara Anselmo won out above all the rest. As our class social work, we uadoptedi' three elderly ladies of the Winter- haven Best Home in Steubenville. From time to time we have sent them cards, letters, and packages. April 29 was the date of our assembly which consisted mainly of a short play. This program was sponsored by Mrs. Houchens, Miss Clarkin, and Mr. Thompson. In mid-May we held our annual dance, the proceeds of which greatly improved our financial status. We now take this opportunity to thank our sponsors, Mrs. Houchens, Miss Clarkin, and Mr. Thompson. We realize that without their help and cooperation we could not have accomplished the things whcih we set out to do during this year which has proven to be most eventful. 19 Left How liow Milli Qu 2 sS?lfffC!3l'Lt1f Right: Row 4-Edward Rodman, jack Richards, Donald Groomes, Joe Zana, Leo Ravotti, Eugene Grantz, Bob Vigna, Earl Miller. lu Row 3-Charles Andrews, Paul Stull, Paul Shaner, Hay McLaughlin, William Klingensniith, Clyde 'l'oy. 2-Thomas Hoofner, Patty Potter, Margaret Tatar, Marjorie Mann, Genevieve Snlava, Marilyn Grantz, Mary Yonek. 1-Virginia Fennell, Betty Sproull, Dorothy Hales, Magdelene Ilnskuliak, Ruth VVillianis, Loretta LeSu1-ur, Marlia Whitlingcr, Victoria Geminetti. Left to Right: Row 5-Dale Kostiulc, Dick Skinner, Dean Kostiuk, Blaine Williams, VVilbert Smith, Harold Cribbs, Bill Wyrick. Row 4--Jack Mclntyre, Louis Pochiba, Donald Heasley, Eugene Becsi, Donald Srnail, Metro Tokarek, Victor Kolenick. Row 3-,Donald Spang, Margaret Toth, Doris Bowser, Stella Wutch, Dolores Lorenz, Patsy Doyle. Row 2-Irene Vereld, Susan Welsh, Jeannine Miller, Marjorie Yetter, Alice Fousc, ' Betty Cline, Ioan Groves. Row 1-Esther McEwen, Grace Riggle, Grace Lund, Domenica Tira, Helen Stctter, lean McGeoch, Nancy Clarke, Marion Sappe. Wal, Qin Q agzacfenlfa 20 'r1r W' If H ., ' - 1 I , H v V 1, f 'ffm 4 Loft How Row How Huw I Lit to Right How 4 osnph Hun VVIHI 1111 Sh umm: VVIHDIIT DINIS M lrtm Dvm tt Wllll un MJ rulxcn Duml Bmmkvr. Huw 3 H117 KIIIIILI us um 0 Antlum cu mu P11011 Lxrrx Hou '7 1 mor lu mn Annu Buulxcr Mzlrgu mtl Bllldlllll NI Ill m L C r Mdx llllp Bm th NV 188011 Rohm rtu TINJIIIIJSUII xx 3 1LD4m nld Jillllll Rlll Edlll Stmlnr lrxm l rm u ls Ds IISIHUT1 un Bum llu hlllllfl nl Clu rrv xllfglllll Stull During the summer of 47D We wore off the unforgettable thrill of being freshmen, and came back to school in the fall feeling much older as sophomores. Our Hrst serious business was selecting officers. They were: President ...,..i..,... . . ,..,. Harry Walker Vice President , . Domenic Garda Secretary . , .. ,,.. . ..... ....,.,.,.,,r,..i,.i....., V irginia Lee Iok Treasurer ., ...,..... ........,.., .,,...............,..., I 0 an Klingensmith The sophomore girls have taken part in the Teen Timers, Art Club, Camera Club, Glee Club, and Dramatics Club. They also tried out for the basketball team, which is under the direction of Miss Clarkin. The boys took part in the Dramatics Club, Boys, Cooking Club, and tried out for positions on the football and basketball teams. It was on December 12, 1947, that the sophomores held a Christmas dance in the high school gymnasium. The gym was decorated with small paper Santa. Clauses and Christmas trees. At the upper end of the gym was a Christmas tree in full Christmas spirit. To help draw a crowd, we sold chances on a beautiful 'Tarkerv pen and pencil set, which was won by Catherine Sluka. In Ianuary, 1948, the sophomore class gave its assembly, a play entitled Grandmother Nickf, The actors were as follows: Ray Freilino, Eugene Hall, Bernard lack, Virginia Ellis, Olga Gregor, Marilyn Ward. Grandmother Nick was a comedy in which Nick VVestbrook, Qliay Freilinoj, signs his grandmotheris name-without her knowledge-to an entry in a letter writing contest conducted by a seed company. Complications develop quickly and are climaxed with the arrival of Mrs. Westbrook. Several musical selections were also presented. Ellen Stubble was music chairman. Last but not least, the most important event in the sophomore year was the Sophomore Hopf' This occurred in May of 1948. We wish to thank all our teachers who have helped make this year successful and happv. Especially we would like to thank our home room teachers, Miss Nelle Knepshield, Mr. John McCoy, and Mr. Walter Slonaker. 22 Zum Qu Q 1,4-ll llcm Hmm llmv llmx ,gluafenfa MQ I V1 A . .,..' .:,l!'Niffwf'.i M A W J vm ' N Loft to right: How 5-Holx-rt Pvrt, liolmcrt Tluunpsmm, Norman llusvltrm, Clan-m'v Cruntz. Row 4hFfclwin ASl1l12lllgl1, XVz1ltc-r lJCIllyillIK'li, Smmu-I Cutzllinu, XVnynv Allcn Stvvcn Auto, jolm Armstrong. Huw 3-lillvn Stulmlmlv, Sumll XVull'm'cl, Ray l?l'l'lllllU, lillgvm- llalll, ll4lIll4'l ASlllJ2llljllI, Qllc'llti11Sl1ivlrls, All.l'l'ilSlll1lll. Huw Zhllillllllli' Stltlpaw, lXlill'llYll XVzlrtl, llusv lXlzu'iv Qm-rio, Iulm lyAIlCll'l'1l, f I Olga c:1'1'Qlll', N irginiu Ellis, lzullim' Sulirlu. h Huw l---,Iounnc Munch-llu, tlllfllK'l'llll' 1.1-gc-, l'lfilIl1'4'S lXlUlllIl'il, lilvs Bm-sszlln, lose-- plnim- clllilI'lll'I'lJ, Amlrvy Stmvr, lilvzlllur llzlslmrru, Ali'illll'll4' Mvsslu-l'. in Right: How 5-Max lsrau-l, llurry XVz1lkvr, Rolwrt W'rigl1t, llmmlcl lim-icl, Don liaavcltu, .luv Igxmtz, jolm Vullinu, Don llllllll'I', Dick llzwutli. ' -lvlizlylnrmcl Slmstvr, Paul Tullzlrum, Clulrlvs cll'YilTlU, Fra-cl Sc-gun-k, Huy Phillips, Bl'I'll2lI'Ll jack. 'JZ-'Cc-mlrl Simon, Clmrlcs Olwrclurf, Bcity NVollk', Marian Slulnvr, Dalm- lNlc'Clz'c, Paul Czunlmlv, .lolm My-Kullip. Zffllixv Small, listlwr XVussun, Bvtty H1-clrling, llc-lon Olwrrlml, Dmnm XVlnitlingm-r, l,illiuxrC11llos, Shirlc-y Kovvr. lgllllty Crusam, Patsy Lzunlw, Lulu liuufnvr, Antuim-ttv Zzuuu, Ram- Murin- Z4-ru, Vixizm Chunlmlv, liusulic- llulw, lim-utlmy Mcllc-0. A EMA Qin Q ,glualenlfa a lm Qu Q 5?l1lfJ9l'Lt5 Left to Right: Row 5-Joseph Begonia, Charles Painter, John Pezzana, Dominic Carda. RUXV41Xvllli1llll Franklin, Steve Ignatz, Paul Soher, Silvio Odasso, George Bolognia, Donald Parks. Row S-'l'hulnas Jackson, John Klingcnsniith, Ilarry Hoofncr, Joe Ignacz, James Peyroncl, Nancy Snyder, Helen Cendrolies. Row 2--l,2ltl'li'ltl Burton, Joan Klingcnsinith, Fae Schlnnaker, Margaret 'l'hmnpson, Patricia Eshelnian, Isahclle Eagleson, Alberta Mater-r. How l4Virginia Lee Jok, Lois Coy, Donna Crawford, Letitia Hunter, Joyce Knepshielcl, Patricia Spranklc, Lois McDonald, Marcelyn Young. Left Row Row Row to Right: Row 4-James Faletti, Anthony Querio, Stephen Sherden, John Moore, Frank Klanica, Francis Plazio, Earnest Mc-Geary, Bill Peters. 3-John Moore, Wilhtir Adams, Rhoda Carter, Anna Howton, Annette Massey, Norman Kirkpatrick, James Schall, Paul Kundrak. 2-Rose Mary Pochiha, Ethel Tippett, Margaret Hall, Valjean Dnnmire, Betty Lou Majocha, Peggy Goodhread, Jean McCutcheon. Augustina Stano, Marie Rua, Hazel Cline, Anna Zuhay, Catherine Sluka, Dorothy Swarnier, Stephanie Slohodzian, Catherine Luciak. 1,- lnfli Qu Q ,glucfenfa 24 FELVM, 1 K WWW We, the class of 1949, began our junior term by electing our leaders for the year. These are the otlicers we chose: President A n,.. . .r..,., AA Wallace Shadle VicePresident A A A A A A Lefty Despotakis Secretary A . A A AA A, A AAAAAAA AAAA D olores Kundrak Treasurer AA A AAAAAAAAA AA AAAAAA AAAAAAAA AAAAA AAAA,AAA1AAAAA A A A Frances Kroll Soon after the beginning of the school year the juniors took their respective places in the numerous clubs and organizations. The clubs that the juniors take part in are: Teen Timers, Sub-Debs, Sr. Tri-Hi-Y, Dramatic Club, National Honor Society, Camera Club, Boys' Cooking Club, Art Club, Jr. C. A. A., and our basket- ball and football teams. juniors make up a large part of the musical organizations in our school. Their musical talent is shown in the band, orchestra, glee club, and boys, chorus. Many juniors also have the privilege of taking part in num- erous county, district, and state musical festivals. Besides all these activities some of the juniors are on the staff of the Minetas and Trotty Veck. Almost immediately after organization our class met to select class rings. The majority chose one which we feel We can be proud of. It was not long until a special committee also selected caps, pennants, and emblems to be emblazoned in purple and gold, our class colors. Our animal junior assembly was held in February. It carried out a patriotic theme. In order to raise money for the junior-Senior Banquet held in May we sponsored the familiar red Coke machine and sold Christmas cards. As you can see, the juniors are a very important part of our alma mater, Leechburg High School. 25 ami QM xS?lfLJ9l'Lt5 Left to liiglit: Row 4-Cliarles Brown, Howard Bone, Martin Kasacjak, Robert llogne, .Iosepli Bartlia, Wayne McKendree, Casper Simon. Row 3+YVyman Lanili, William Knnkle, Frank Milialie, Mary Ann john, Helen Sanford, Irene Lipsie. How 2-Dolores Coglio, Delilah Le-Sueur, Marilyn XVolfe, Barbara Shearer, Dorothy Copper, Bronwyn Yetter, Irene Prete. How 1-Betty Croonies, Etliel Knpas, Mary Lou Eslielnian, Beverly Claypool, Gloria Caveglia, Mary Ann Paul, Isabelle Kupas, Marjorie Ednie. Left Row Row How Row gLUel'LtA gin 8 ,gifzfwfenlb 26 to Priglit: How 5-,Iolni Heliak, joe Rua, Andy Sprankle, VVilliain Massey. 4-Lefty Despotakis, NVilliam jones, -lolin Totli, Robert Mellenry, Tony Cortilesso. 3-Dean Cline, janies Leeeli, Clifford Slianer, Valerie Majoelia, Martha Mae Myers, Sina Skinner. 2-Joanne Solornan, Helen Rarie, Mary Paula Grafton, julia Doyle, Elsie Fazio, Betty Hollis, Ann Sknra. 1-Dolores Tliornpson, Joanna Sappe, ,lean Stnelier, Marjorie Swank, Billie Klingensxnitli, Janet Meflee, llelen Peelis, jane Moore. .,,. ' W - V W V Y Y V Y Y , - . lu ...,,.,,,.,a.,wm1- gzuenli gin e I.:-ft 5Qlfl,J8l'Lf5 4, 'Wham Loft to Right: How 4-Mikc Vvrvlx, Robe-rt Smith, xvillilllll Clam-glial, Edlllllll ' ' ' 1 ' mlil Dnvls, wVlIllN'l'SIl1lll4. , Lurl S Huw 3- XVz1lly Slmcllv, VVultc'r Prunty, john jackson, Saumu-I 'l'lml1ms, Nancy Puttvr, joscphim' Tygvlski, .Iusvpllinv Rulmus. Row Qvhuuy Hun, Se-alia Cnrtvr, lic-lm VVuody, Bvtty x7ZllK'lltillt', Naomi .lm-an XVilliz1ms, Dumthy Mottum, DolorvsK11ndrz1k. Huw I-Lcnku l'udcm'im-k, lla-len SllllSfl'l', Frmlccs Krull, Alllullwllv R1'IllilIt'y, Alisa- Julius, -luzun Ilurwick, Mary Aim Hun, Mary Nigru. lu Right: Huw -1-Tvd Stull, Ilurulcl NVrigl1t, lliclulrd Ludwig, JUIIII Butiz. Huw 3-HQIIUI .Ivan Grow-s, Mary Lon- Coy, Rudy Full:-r, Pc-lv Slmlvv Alb:-rt 7 lvymm-I, Julius Iludvl. 1, Huw 2---Hvtty Sazxlfuul, Auclrvy L1-vkvr, Ruthv Cuupvr, Bvtty c:hl'fIl1lV, Murjorim C 1 Bu-ws-r, Durlcm- Crzmtl, hm lyu Tim. Huw I--Murjuric Klillf.fl'llSlllith, Mzxrjurin- Fuusc, Dulurvs Botlu-H, Imam ljiqlilillilllf, Sully lluvis, Dorothy Starr, llclc-11 Mikcskaz, Lurc-tta Oglictti. . ,W . f f- 'r H 'dfxi-2f f ' .I ,. WE' AZ l!8l'LfA gin 2 ,gifmfenlfo 27 HE subtitle Allegro is given to this section. It means fast but with slow parts interspersed. It is easily applicable to this part of the book. Now turn the page and look over the revue of the clubs organized or reorganized throughout the year. A l l - K 1111-'l 28 ' 1.1: , 1 ff ,f B 3 i 1 i ---up L I ! 3 .M ,. ..-.. ..-....,,,.....,.. 4 fy if mf , i' i. V I X 1 . v E 4 1 f 1 ,r 4 X ' a 1 Z 5 4 . , , s . :Z I 2 O I f RY! , -new 1.04 1 ,Q.,ivV31+gn YK. ,, mm, M- ,sv M.-.- f.-..-.- P51101 175 1' T',. .-Ziwffizaa K32i3QS,5 5AaQ,2v'6Q2 fx? J'l3'a 1 Wiki? M J? AMY iwv' if gyiforia! gay I, speaking for the remaining part of the staff, wish to take this opportunity to explain the workings of the staff. Shirley Armstrong was the financial genius who saw to it that this book was paid for. She was assisted by Ruth Cooper. Dorlajean and Elsia saw to the taking of the pictures and the write-ups accom- panying them. The actual selling of the book was in the hands of Bob McDonald. Anna Mae and Don prepared the art and photographic pages which adorn the publication. Mary wrote the captions under the pictures and also the class will. John and Rosemarie collaborated on the sports division. The work done on the underclassmen was done by Marilyn Wolfe, Ellen Stubble, and Ioan Groves. The typing of all this work was done by Rose Marie Bessalo. Acknowledgments are in order at this time. I would like to personally thank the following people and organizations for their untiring efforts without which this book would be impossible. Miss Ruth Hill Mr. Parker Baker Mr. Blauch Mr. Plank Mr. Shaffer The Mothers Club Kurtz Bros., Printing and Binding Iahn and Ollier Engraving Company -Joseph A. Favero 30 ,W 4 I I Am 2 ' f' , Editor-in-Chief oseph A Fwgro Business Manager Shnlc v A1 mstiong Assistant Business M umgei Rutht Cooper Photographic Editor Elsu Eder 1 Subscription Editor Robert McDon1ld Snapshot Editor Sports Editors A Art Editor . ,. .. A cti . ' ditor is ., ., ' litor .. nior Editor phomore Editor Ellen Stubl eshman Editor Io in G1 ovc s ac dvisor Miss Ruth Hill we . 811015 xSQ The News Writers gather an write all the news of L.H.! Mary Vereh, news editor, assign' the items which each writer 3 to turn in. It is up to her to gc the write-ups in on time. News Stall: Staucliug-Anna Mae Collingwood, james DeWitt, Donna Bruner, Ann Skura, Dorothy Painter, Virginia Ellis, Mrs. Marion Jones, advisor, Sina Skinner, Betty llollis, -lane Moore, joe Rua, Pauline Solicla, Elsia Eclera. Sitting--ltohert llawk, Betty Berry, john Beesi, Martha Mae Myers, Mary Vereh, News Editor, NVallaee Shadle, Assistant Editor, Doris Klingeusmith, Editor-in-Chief, Feature Staifz Standing-Frances Kroll, Melvin Roush, John Toman, Patty C McCormick, Julia Doyle, joan C-roxes, Rose Marie Qucrio, Hazel jean Grox Catherine Lege, Mary Ann john, Virginia jok, Bill jones, Dorothy Cooper, M: Paula Grafton, Billie Klingensmith, and Robert McHenry. Sitting-Frances Mottura, Berna Deane Singleton, Cheryl Ward, Alice Carroll, M1 Ann Rua, joan Harwiek, Miss Nelle Knepshield, advisor, Ruthe Cooper, Mari' NVolfe, Feature Editor, and Mary Lee Coy. 2, sig rg j86LflfLl 8 ,g? H1 The stories, poems, gags, gos- Y sip, ete. is turnishecl hy the fea- ture writers. As feature eclitor, Marilyn NVolte must see that all articles of the nature are turned in ou time 32 DLJISVLQJ5 gay The business staff, headed by Catherine Kolenchak, is respon- sible for typing all articles for printing, for selling Trotty Veckv, and for managing the H- nancial status of the paper. Business Staff: Standing-Justine Demyanek, Veronica Mago, Geraldine Motillo, Norlna Shaner, Nora Belle McElfresh, jane Kirk, Miss Pearl Dezzutti, advisor, Betty Toth, Dorothy Lovelace, Rose Katz, Melvin Roush, Lottie Martin, Dorlajcan Klingensmith, Shirley Armstrong, Carroll jean Marlcey. Seated-Elsia Edera, Anna Mae Collingwood, Mary Zubay, Grace Coy, Rose Czirjak, Rose Marie Bessolo, Dorothy Painter, Joanne Thomas, Catherine Kolenehak. jfoffg MC Trotty V ecku, our bi-monthly newspaper, has brought us, this year, the news of our Alma Mater. The Trotty Veckv is sent to other schools which, in exchange, send us their papers from which we gather new ideas. This is the task of the circulation man- a ger. Unfailingly our paper has been published. We owe our thanks to Mrs. Jones, Miss Knepshield, and Miss Dezzutti, our sponsors, to Doris Klingensmith, the edi- tor-in-chief, and-last, but not least-to the students of L.H.S. who have been - The news. 33 SAIL PflSlLllllf . .,.. Shirley Armstrong Vnt lrt sident .. Doris Klingensmith burnt uy . ,, Catherine Kolenehak 'lu asuu r U ...,. , Joan llarwick ja Starting off the year true to form, the Dram- atics Club went to see i'Anthony and Cleopatrav at the Nixon on Saturday October 25, 1947. The new members were selected this year on their ability to read lines. On Armistice Dayi' is the name of the play The club has a three-fold program: educa- tion, helping others, and socials. In November a rummage sale and a Sadie Hawkins Dance Were held. The club plans to buy a microphone for the school, wire the school for broadcasting, and per- the members presented on that day for the high school assemblage. In February, the club presented i'VVashing- tonis Returnn in honor of George Washington. They later presented an operetta. The sponsors are Miss Orndoff and Miss Knepshield. haps put mirrors in the rest rooms. Several parties throughout the year made the club successful socially. The sponsors are Mrs. Bigley and Miss Knep- shield. 'nd' l 6'Ll'Vlf6lfflfCZf UA President ....... ,..,.. R obert H Vice President ,.... ,....., M ary V Secretary ...,... ........ E lsia E1 Treasurer ,..,.., John To . fliff Wa fiona 0lfL0l Lgzfflfefy sident , . . . hvllllillll lialash c President . ,. .. Shirley Armstrong retary , ,. . Doris Klingensniith mm r john Tonlan In October, juniors who had met the require- ments were inducted into the association. They were Mary Lee Coy, Mary Ann Hua, Ruthe Cooper Ioanne Solomon, Frances Kroll, Billie Klingensmith, Dorothy Cooper, Robert McHenry, Wally Shadle, and Marilyn Wolfe. On October 28, 1947, the new members par- ticipated in a quiz on Pennsylvania as part of their initiation. Mary Lee Coy was the winner. A newly organized club in L.II S, is the Hi Y Club. The boys were inducted into full member- ship by the Vandergrift Hi Y on Ianuary 12. On that same night the Leechburg Hi Y basketball team beat the Vans' Hi Y team by a score of 30- 28. The Leechburg Hi Y team is made up of a combination of these boys: John Lege. llichard Booker. Bob McDonald, Bob Bills, Bill Balash. The N.H.S. sponsored a Christmas decora- tion contest. The winner was 305. Officers were elected for the second semes- ter with Wally Shadle, james DeWVitt, Anna Mae Collingwood. and Carroll Markey carrying oil' the laurels. Later in the year the club planned an N.lI.S. convention. Harry Walker, Ken Solomon, Maurice Israel, and Don Havetta. Neal Keefer managed the team and Ioe Favero was coach. The Hi Y and Tri Hi Y combined forces last December to present a very jolly llolly Ilop. Glenn Norris supplied the music. The clubis sponsors are Mr. McCoy and Mr. Thompson. V' .M fx 32 . W. ' L - President ,. . , , john Lege K 'N Vice President . , james De-XVitt Secretary , . Robert McDonald Treasurer Steve Antn 35 IM. ' 2' ?9if'H?L. 'W .yfre ow i do ing litsident .,,.... ,....,...... W Villiam Balash Vue President . .........,.,,. Neal Kcefer St trttary ..,.... .,., ...... B c lb MQ-Henry Tu lsurer . ...,.,,. VVally Shadle ire gmac! Neal Keefer. Captain lob Bills John Lege, Roy Kunkle, Neal Kecfer, Iohn Holler, Kenny Bills, Don Yetter, nn bhc 1r4 r, Don Clarke, and ,lim llCC'liI1lilll. These boys see to it that our school loc sn t burn to the ground. The club's activities have been very limited this year due to the renovating of the high school kitchen. Mrs. Elwood, a new teacher at Leechburg this year, is the sponsor. This year the charter members will graduate. These boys are Neal Keefer, Jim DeWitt, Ioe Favero. Bob Hawk, Bob Miller, and William Balash. Later additions were: Wally Shadle, Tony Cortilesso, Dean Cline, Wayne Allen, Lefty Despotakis, Wyman Lamb, Bob McHenry, Bob Thompson, and Iohn Armstrong. In the past years the club has prepared such delicacies as Green Apple Pie a la Keefer, Spag- hetti a la F avero, Fillet Mignon, Balash style, Ice Cream au DeWitt, Doughnuts in the Miller man- ner, and Hawk-Eye Peas. We surely deserve the title C. A. M. fMaster ofthe Culinary Artsj l CG I . lnl:' - President ...,... . , . Bernie Singleton Viec President . ,. Dorla Klingensmitll Secretary . ,,.,,. . ,. , , . Mary Nelson Treasurer . . joan llarwick A Victory Ball in honor of the Leechburg- Freeport football game in which Leechburg was victorious was held at the beginning of the year. Following up this activity, the club held bake and candy sales. The Sr. Tri Hi Y Club was also Well repre- sented at the district convention held at Vander- grift. The Holly Hop, an annual affair, was held on December 19, 1947. Through the combined efforts of the Tri Hi Y and Hi Y an elaborate semi-formal dance was held. Music was fur- nished by Glenn Norris and his orchestra. Sweaters were bought by the girls in powder blue and black. The first of the year brought initiation of the new members. That hectic week was climaxed witl1 the final night which all members look for- ward to. The girls-now full-fledged members-at tended, with the old members, a rally at Vander- grift. A Leap Year Dance was held by the club, and it turned out very successfully. At a box social at which boys were invited to attend, a good time was had by all. Christmas time saw the girls out carolling, and cold weather saw them ice skating. Nw! ri-,J414- President ,,..... .,.,,...., l' Ileanor Casbarro Vice President .. ,. Virginia Lee j lx Secretary ,. . .. . ,. Frances Mottui 1 Treasurer ...,. ,. .. ,. Sally Mt-Donald The Assembly Committee sees to it that all assemblies go on as scheduled. They also take care of the lyceum programs and annual Christ- mas play, which is directed by Mrs Manning. Each member of the committee is picked in his freshman year and serves throughout high school. These usually have to meet and see to the needs of the incoming performers. The com- mittee consists of: Iames Doyle, Mary Ann Ed- wards, Robert McHenry, Helen Stetter, John Moore, Oddie Henderson, Hazel Jean Groves, Isabelle Eagleson, Dorlajean Klingensmith, Joe A. Favero, Mrs. Manning, and Miss Hill. These boys prepare the stage for all the as- semblies and the senior class play. Around play 5580446 0l'VLl'VLLff89 Chairman , ,............. Joe A. Favero Secy.-Treasurer .,,, Dorla Klingensmith time they can usually be seen painting furniture, setting up the steps or hanging curtains. With our scenery it is possible to get many different combinations of sets. This past year the stage crew worked on sets for the following presenta- tions: two Dramatics Club plays, three high school assemblies, the senior class play, and vari- ous club assemblies. They also had to ready the stage for the annual band concerts held on the stage. There were a good many concerts for we broadcast every Tuesday. Every time we had a movie, which was about twice a week, these bovs would get out the projector and loud speakers and set them up. The crew is made up of Robert Bills, Iames DeWitt, Dick Ashbaugh, Neal Keef- er, John Becsi, and Bill Moir. le 33? PQ ll! lrcsidcnt . , . , , , , Mary Lee Coy lu President . . ,. , . , Bob Bills Stcrctary . . . . . Shirley Koyer Frm xsurer .,,. ..., . . Virginia Jok Af CM This artistic group held meetings the second and third Mondays of each month. A course in lettering was particularly enjoyed by the mem- bers. VVith the able leadership of Mrs. Albright the club collected funds enough to buy a statc flag for the school. This Hag, costing about 590, is made of pure silk. The club held dances after several basket- ball games. Many of the girls were caught unawares when they were invited to the Come-as-you-are party held by the Club. Later in the year thc club held a jungle Dance Where John llessani was chosen as Tarzan. The object of the club this year is to learn to file efficiently. During January a speaker addressed them on the subject What to Expect in the Business Worldf' Every other Tuesday the girls dressed as they would if they were Working in an office. Miss Dezzuti sponsors the group. Members of the club are: Rose Marie Bes- solo, Anna Mae Collingwood, Craee Coy, Bose Czirjak. Elsia Edera, -lane Kirk, Catherine Kolen- chak, Mary Zubay, Carroll Markey, Norma Shaner. Joanne Thomas, and joanne VVilson. Viec President , . . . , -lane Kirk Seerctary ,. llose Marie Bessolo Treasurer , . Hose Czirjak cmyof ' f CH 0l'lfLl4fLQl CLCL lfl, President .. . , . Mary Znbay , Qoalfowe omema em of ,America Bottom How: Margaret Oglietti, Beverly Shuey, Loretta Vince, Bose Fiorini, Patty Vcrhena, Loretta Vota, Anna Marie Vallino, Phyllis Eger, Marcia OlclHelcl, Sarah Sanford, Gertrude Gihhon, Shirley Martinisko, Irene Righi, Marshaline Querio, Jane 'l'hompson, Janet Baylor, Dolores Cherry, Anna Marie Demyan, Sue Glenn. Top Row: Nancy Thonlpson, Shirley Stark, Dorothy Hutcherson, India Brown, Bohhio Dietrich, Margaret Kasanicky, Lorraine llc-ld, Alice Berta, Betty Slifko, Florence Patterson, Lillian Cappo. Bottom Row: Marilyn Grantz, Geraldine Klingensmith, Esther McEwen, Jane Bon- ello, Marguerite Baudino, Dolores Lorenz, Jeannette Bowser, Helen Stetter, Lillian Yajko, Eleanor Zeclina, Rosemarie Ignatz, Mildred Cherry, Dolores Bowser, Betty Densmore, Joan Groves, Nancy Clarke, Virginia Lorenz, Pauline Kolenchalc, Ruth NVilliams, Dorothy Burton, Donna Rua, Sally McDonald. Top Bow: Jeannine Smith, Betty Sproull, Frances Borello, Loretta LeSueur, Genevieve Sulava, Marjorie Yetter, Mary kertes, Domenica Tira, Jeannine Miller, Edith Welsh, Marjorie Mann, Mary Jonek, Marion Jack. Betty Shaffer, Josephine Holter, Jean McGeoch. 40 W I 3 Xj71fLflfLl 8 0lflfL8W'L6L 8144 0 .fgmerica Bottuin Huw: jam- Burton, Luis Clvvvr, Lurvttn Vignzl, Marv In liinivl Clunm ' lllltl Murray, Joyce' Stovvr, Frzuin-os f:lll'2lIlN'lllllU, Maarcclln Davis, lim-rniw lirnnnlu-rg Phyllis Clcvviy Annu Mzlric- Ballmn, Maury Bzillmn, juan Cupmunli, Putty Maxrritln, Crm Sfllllli' Dickson, Lois ML-Km-, Marilyn Uiblmnn. Top Row: Mary Fnllr-lli, Nita lialskn Bctty McTig1lc, -Iacqllvlyll Stvwnrt, Lmiurv Ria-lic-l, Ilomtliy Slmvcinslay, Marry .1 Eclwurcls, Marilyn Shir-k, Cwc-nclulyn Young, Putty Cure-lli, Sully Ilill, Alnyu- lim-x'l4ilxlv Dm-voru Milla-r, Lunisv Uglix-tti. Ae . Qzfzlfzfzre omema em of ,xgmerica Because of tliv vnlzlrgcd cnrollment at the lwginning of tlu' vc-ur, tlw F. Il. A. cliviclc-cl into two groups. Tlic jr. F. H. A. was niuclv up of sc'i'vntl1 and 1-iglitli g'l'2lCl0 girlsg ninth grade girls lnucle up tlw Sr. F. II. A. For tlw F. H. A., member initiutions lustcd about tlircc- clarys. Tlirvc 1'vpi'csciltativc-s of thc club 2lttC'llllPKl ll statc- nivvting at PlllIXSlll'2lNVlll'y. U1 cluncc. 1 April 9, this very activex club, ably sponsorccl by Mrs. Elwood, lic-ld an l Initiation 4l li El I Min dI'l'L0l 6l Pres. ,.,... . , . . Robert Hawk V. Pres. , Billie Klingensmith Rec. Sec. ,. , Mary Paula Crafton Corr. Sec. . , , .. Elsia Edera Treas. ..... Mary Vereb Sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in photography make up the Camera Club. Dur- ing the year, the members take, develop, print, and enlarge their own pictures. At the dance held by the club, a camera was rallied off. At the Holly Hop the club members took pictures. lts membership includes: Joe Favero, Shirley Armstrong, Dorothy Painter, John Armstrong, XVayne Allen, Bob Thompson, Margaret Thomp- These three, along with Mrs. Sinclair, keep the school spic and span. Before school, at noon, and after school our quartet does the dust- ing and the mopping. Mrs. Meyers is situated on the Hrst floor and is ready at all times with nickels for the coke or candy machine. Mr. Bigge has charge of the second Hoor. He per- son, Eles Bessolo, Rose Marie Bessolo, Grace Coy, Anna Mae Collingwood, lane Moore, Sina Skinner, Pauline Solida, Mary Ann john, Naomi WVilliams, Don Clarke, Carl Smail, Wilmer Shan- er, Joanne Mondello, Lois Coy, Robert Hawk, Billie Kliugensmith, Mary Paula Crafton, Elsia Edera, Mary Vereb, Sally Davis, and Evangeline Deandy. forms his job well. Mr. Raney and Mrs. Sinclair take care of the third floor. Every night they sweep and dust the third Hoor rooms. In the morning these four collaborate on cleaning the auditorium and gym. There are 844 seats in the auditorium to be dusted and believe me they are all dusted. l say Thank you very muchf, .7!Le Janifom Mr. Bigge Mrs. Mycrs Mr. Raney Class Of 'fi In zo 8835 A.,, . '41 :fini F3 Z 1 ET 'ff JA ata' i f -uuuwmu 'If '-if M ' M Q' . 0 NI 9' +-Z J, Eli 7551! Qliublvd ,B33 ?jf 'B3'K 5, .ccfsff l Q Q5 sb e sf, ss J , 91 maj O r 77735575 5 liz ki r 77713: gm.-: - . my wma 01JL:ok ' 4 39e'f3'f. L9 r Q I A I K.':..f O- .L C J. Boi 204 SUS 305 :EU I '30-1 F306 201 307 309 206 S312 S313 207 104 209 30:3 Dlll President James Cihat .,..,. Bill Balash Mary Vercb . , ,,.....,,., Bill Jones .. ,. ......,.. .. ,. .. Annabelle Belnaley Bob llogue ..,., ., Dorn Carda , .. Ilarry XValker . Max Israel ...,.. . Virginia Fennel .. Ceorge Kanis .,,.,.. Grace Mcliallip James Clenn ....,.. Dick Coekroft , . .... . , Dorothy Shayensky Lenore Bichel lloine Boom Officers 44 Vice-President Dan LeSueur .,..,... Neal Keefer .......,.. Doris Klingensniith Frances Kroll . ..,,. . Edmon Davis ..,.. Mary Lee Coy .,,... John Armstrong .,.. John VV. Moore .... John Pezzana ...,..., Marilyn Grantz ...... Ralph Cortileso Louis Prete ....,. . Tholnas Favero ..,, . , Sue Glenn . .,,., . ..... Margaret Uglietti .......,... Charles Kirk . . le Sak? pafrof It is the duty of this organiza- tion to protect the students. Each has done his duty eflicient- ly regardless of Weather. Mrs. Houchens keeps the boys on their toes. The boys are: Ed DeWitt, Dave Hogue, Oddie Henderson, Jay Phillips, Richard Marritto, Paul Yajko, Ed Groves, Benny Booth, Louis Ferretti, B o d n e y Klingensmith, Bob Crantz, Paul Mago, Bob Vargo, Chuck Kirk, Horace Davis, Fred Held, Tom Steffan, Bob MacBur- ney, Lloyd Taylor, Arthur Mor- Vai, Chuck Messner, Kenny Shaf- fer, Ronny McDowell, Bill Cib- bon, Secretary Janet Tippett ....., ..,,, Bob Demyan ..,.., .. and Clyde Toy. Treasurer John Mikeska Fred Lander Jane Kirk ..,. .,..., C Katherine Koleneha Julia Doyle .,.... ....,, l ieyerly Claypool Valeria Majocha .,... .. Betty Chernay ...,,.. .. Joanne D,Andrea . .,,., . Shirley Kover .,,....., .. Olivc Sinail ,,,,.,... .. Dale Kostiuk .,... .. James Bonello .. Marion Sappe .. Bob Oldfield ,..,..... ,. Jay Crail .,.... ,,....,.,.,.... Jaequelyn Stewart Annalnaric Vallino .. .. Helen Rarie Carl Smail Catherine Lege Joe lgnatz Bernard Jack Charles Andrews Raymond Balbo Martin Dyett David llogue . Andy Bose Cwendolyn Young Thomas Slonaker Olf'CA8flfl 6'L Mrs. Kei1nedy-Director Memhers of the orchestra have participated in many of the festivals held this year. 4They sent representatives to county and district festi- vals. They also played for Baccalaureate and 1Iommeiicement. During the one or two ah- sences ol' Mrs. Kennedy, llinaldo Masimino and joe Favero took over conducting duties. The musicians are: trumpets-WVally Shadle. Bill Moir, Cene Ilall. NVayne Allen and John Arm- strong, violins-Iona Schumaker, Iohn Toman, Neal Keefer, Marilyn Crantz, Audrey Stover, These girls, Carroll Markey, Jane Kirk, Lot- tie Martin. Catherine Kolenchak, Elsia Edera, Donna Bruner, and Hose Marie Werthman, are the assistants to Mr. Baker. They get out the ahsence lists in the morning and at noon and Genevieve Sulava, Charlene Seth, and john McKallip, clarinets-Rose Marie NVerthman, joan Harwick, Carroll Markey, and Alice Julius, saxophones-Berna Deane Singleton, llelen Stetter, and lim Cihatg hass fiddle-liinaldo Mas- siminog tyinpani-Alfred Marco, drums-Cil Molnar cellos-jean McCeoeh and Domenica Tira, tromhones-Boh Schall and -loe Faverog baritone-Shirley Armstrong, horns-Cheryl Ward, Marilyn Wolfe, and Marjorie Swanlig piano-Anna Mae Collingwood. Write all the announcements on the boards. They receive calls and in general keep the office run- ning smoothly. Carroll, Jane, Lottie and Rose Marie Work in the morning while Elsia and Donna do the afternoon chores. .11 -.1 .fgc!nfLini5lfraIfiue .A5i5fanf5 The glee club is made up of girls from the freslnnen, sophomore, junior and senior classes. Many of these girls took part in the county fes- tival held in Ford City and in the district festival which Leechburg had the privilege to sponsor. This year for the first time the glee club sang at a football game. A little bit after the season closed they, with the band, gave a football mem- ories concert for the student body. At the last The Boys' Chorus is a very select group in the school. You have to be a very good singer to be even considered for it. This year it is made up of Robert Hawk, john Toman, Hinaldo Massimino, Pete Pityk. Wally Shadle, Neal Keef- er, john McKallip, Andy Sluka, Wayne Allen, John Armstrong, and Alfred Marco. Marilyn gee game While the band formed a moon the club sang By the Light of the Silvery Moonv, then the band formed a heart and the girls sang S'Gypsy Love Songv. They were very well re- ceived. They participated in the annual spring band and chorus concert held in May. Even though many seniors are leaving the group the club still promises to have an outstanding or- ganization next year. Wolfe is the accompanist. These boys went to county chorus and district chorus. They also helped a great deal in the sharing of the work for district chorus which was held here. They had a part in the annual band and chorus con- cert held in Mav. Their favorite is Noah's Arkv. 7 0 yd CAOPMJ 46 EMM? V 4 Pictured above is Jane Kirk, our pretty head majorette. Her disposition is very nice and she leads the band like an expert. Our majorette corps is com- prised of girls from the ninth year to the twelfth. They are all experienced, some having been in four years. They put on a lively revue for the high school at one of the band concerts last year. They also performed at many basketball games . - -4- .,. 47 ja OIL!!! P0455 agicfion Robert Hawk, Andy Sluka, joe Fav- ero, Bob Schull, Mary Paula Grafton, Rinaldo Massimino, Shirley Arm- strong, Dolores Bothell, Cheryl VVard, Marilyn Wolfe, Marjorie Swank, Jean- nette Messner, Joanne D,Andrea, and Jim Schall. The band is conducted by Mrs. Kennedy who is pictured at top left. Joe M55 .giecfion F avero and Rinaldo Massimino served as student conductors. The band put in an appearance at all the football games though it be in zero weather or in a sea of mud. At the last game each person had to turn up his pants leg to keep it from getting muddy. The band this year had two composers in its midst. Ioe F avero and Binaldo Massimino did a great deal of it. loc had three marches played by the band and one of them was on the program for the County Band. Rinaldo composed more on the popular side. The band played quite a number of his offerings. The greatest enjoyment the band experienced was probably the broadcasts it made. On our first broadcast the entrances were ragged because everybody was afraid that they would play a wrong note. Then after one or two it became second nature. We are now seasoned broadcasters. Although a good many seniors are leaving the band we expect still to have a Hne organiza- tion next year. 9 .u A Q- .. 368 Aldo Caviggia, Richard Shick, Pete Bono, Robert MacBurney, Bill Single- ton, Gene Hall, Pete Pityk, Wally Shadle, Wayne Allen, james DeWitt, jim Glenn, john Armstrong, and john Mt-Kullip. 48 Ae Mzoafwilfzcf p aggcfion Nancy Brechbill, Jeannine Blanch, Joan Harwick, Marjorie Fouse, Joan Groves, Carroll jean Markey, Alice Julius, Dolores Coglio, Robert Mcllenry, Irene Lipsie, Tom Favero, Rosemarie Werthman, Hazel Jean Groves, Don Parks, Silvio Odasso, jim Cilmt, Berna Deane Singleton. The band participated in many activities this past year. They attended every football game, gave a spring concert, gave a concert at New Kensington High School, and played for some of the broadcasts over WAVL. A pep band was chosen from the members to play at a few of the home basketball games. They really kept the crowd on its toes with such tunes as Roll Out the Barrel and Ford City Polkan. A brass quintet was also selected from the band. They were Wally Shadle, Pete Pityk, Riualdo Massimino, Joe F avero, and Andy Sluka. Ioe F avero arranged quite a few pieces for the quintet. Rinaldois favorite were El Relicario' and Joeis was Country Gardens . The band was well represented at county and district festivals while Rosemarie Werthman was chosen to repre- sent us at All-State Band. . .L - 9 A we izrcuwion aggcfion Carl Smail, Mary Lee Coy, Gil Mol- nar, Pauline Solida, Alfred Marco, and joan DeHainaut. 49 'YQ X If WD 'P' T' , . ,.- TR ffm HIS section is headed by title Presto Vivace. It means fast and lively. What better term can be used to describe the sports of Leechburg High School. Physical education was formerly a neglected phase of education to which this nation and our school have turned for essential development results. For Leech- burg High School, the aim of such physical education is sought in all gym classes. Boys and girls who feel they can further their physical development take part in such games as football, basketball, volley ball, hockey, etc. The situation has now grown serious. We must realize that the very lives of the boys and girls may, in two or three years, depend on the way they are trained now. During the present crisis, students should realize that physical fit- ness is required of all. Our high school boys must be inspired to train themselves to develop strength, self-defense, courage, and the ways to be good leaders or followers. The value of the athletic training is not only for its effect on physical condi- tion, but also because fast competitive sports develop good minds, a respect for cooperative effort, a responsiveness to leadership and characteristics common to the athlete and to democracy. L . - A ZS 1711.1 50 5 ' 1 3 5 ,U xxx 44 r 1 4.5- 14 fjqg . if . . Z9 joofgaf .SQGAOVL Friday September 5, 1947-The first game of the season the Blue Wave travelled to Etna. Showing much spirit Leechburg came home vic- torious to a 7-0 score. Iohn Mikeska did the scoring. Friday September 12, 1947-Next on the schedule was Leechburgis first home game of the season on the newly built Veterans, Memorial Field. With spectacular line defense Leechburg came out on top of Freeport 20-7. Friday September 19, 1947-The second home game of the season was scheduled with Blairsville. A determined Leechburg team was out for revenge because of the 12-7 defeat last year. Leechburg was outplayed in a riotous and rough game. The final tally was 12-0 with Blairs- ville on top. Friday September 26, 1947-Motoring to Vandergrift, Leechburg played the biggest game of the season. A very determined Wave squad proved tough to the enemy but were finally sub- dtieird 20-6. Mikeska scored the L. H. S. lone ta y. Friday October 3, 1947-The third home game found Leechburg looking for vengeance for the 6-0 defeat handed them last year by Apollo. The game was played on even terms during the first half. Apollo scored first with L. H. S. going ahead by one point minutes before the half way gun. With little time remaining Apollo got the winning touchdown of the game. Score: Apollo 13, Leechburg 7. Friday October 10, 1947-Playing once again before a home crowd, L. H. S. revenged their 14-7 defeat of last year by easily whipping Ford City 19-0. - Friday October 17, 1947-The fifth home game was played against Arnold. Making up for a last minute defeat last year, L. H. S., when the final whistle blew, was ahead 20-18. This made Leechburgis fourth victory of the season. Thursday October 23, 1947-Leechburg then visited Tarentum who were really tough lads. They beat Leechburg 13-0. Although the Blue Devils, as they were newly dubbed, lost, they put up a real battle. Walker and Moir did some fine running and were generally outstand- ing for the Devils. Friday October 31, 1947-The Devils played their final game with Sewickley Township on Memorial Field. Coach McCracken started off all the seniors. The boys really put forth an effort to win and when the final gun sounded Leechburg was ahead by 27-0. This brought to a close Leechburg's 1947 season with a collection of 5 wins and 4 losses. FOOTBALL RESULTS Sept. 5 Leechburg 7 ....,.............,. Etna ........,. .....,. 0 Sept 12 Leechburg 20 ,.... ....... Freeport ,,.... ....... 7 Sept 19 Leechburg 0 .,.... ,...... Blairsville ,....,. ..,.,.. 1 3 Sept 26 Leechburg 6 ...,.. ....,.. V andergrift ..,.,,... ....... 2 0 Oct. 3 .Leechburg 7 ..,... .,..... ' Apollo ...,,........ ..,.... 1 3 Oct. 10 Leechburg 19 ..... ....... ' Ford City ...,...., .....,. 0 Oct. 17 Leechburg 20 ..,.,. ....... ' Arnold .......... .....,. 1 8 Oct. 23 Leechburg 0 ,..,,. Tarentum .......,. ......,13 Oct. 31 Leechburg 27 ..,... .,..,.. Sewickley ....... ,.......... 0 106 84 ' denotes home games Won-5 Lost-4 52 'GSL c7Z28CAAlfLl g 6lf?0l'I'L9lfL The Leechburg quintet, on Dec. 3, 1947, opened their 1947-48 basketball campaign at Apollo. The Mac boys got off to a good start and came home victorious by winning 36-28. Demyan was high scorer with 14 points. In the second non-league game on Dec. 5, the Blue Devils travelled up river to meet our ancient enemy, Vandergrift. They defeated the Leech five 32-19. On Dec. 9, Leechburg travelled to Indiana to be defeated 26-20. Garda of the Devils scored 7 points. Leechburg played host to St. Iosephis on December 16. The locals had an easy game and won 25-16. Apollo came down to suffer its second defeat at the hands of the Blue Devils in an easy 36-16 game. Leechburg grabbed an early lead and never relinquished it. Garda held scoring honors with 10 points. Leechburg then travelled to Saltsburg and took another victory in a closely fought game by the score of 41-39. The date was Dec. 18, 1947. Playing on the local floor Dec. 23, Leech- burg got revenge for their early defeat and became victors in a game with enemy number I, Vandergrift. The game was an overtime and the score was 31-30. Out for revenge for a robbing earlier in the season, the Macmen met Indiana in a home tilt. The Devils won 33-26 with Garda high scorer. Playing Kittanning on the Ford City floor on the second day of the new year, the Blue Devils came out on the short end of a 47-35 score. Dom Garda was high scorer for the evening with 12 points. Leechburg opened Section II competition with a victory over West View 33-31. Garda again led the scoring with 12 points. Leechburg was handed their first Section II defeat by losing to Springdale 31-26. Demyan led the scoring by netting 9 points. Springdale was held scoreless throughout the third quarter and one minute into the fourth. On Ian. 13, Leechburg travelled to Arnold in a non-league game to lose 44-35. Garda had I2 for the Devils. On jan. 16, Leechburg went to Shaler Twp. to win easily 46-28. It was a dull game marred by constant fouling. Demyan netted 21 markers. At home on Ian. 20, the Macmen won a non- league encounter from Freeport by a 35-23 score. Garda scored 9 markers. Leechburg then travelled to Mars on Ian. 23 where we proved we were going to fight for first place. We took the game by a 43-38 score. On Ian. 27, Tarentum traveled to meet Leechburg. Tarentum had beaten us in football and for reasons of Coach McCracken we just had to win. Our Coach's dream came true. We trim- med them 51-44 with Demyan amassing 24 points. The West View passers came to town on Feb. 3, to battle the Blue Devils. When the tilt ended, they went home a dejected lot. We won by a 47-36 score. Probably the most thrilling game of the en- tire season was the second contest with Spring- dale. The battle was waged on Springda1e's iioor on Feb. 6. The situation was that if Leech- burg could win they would still have a chance of taking the section. But the bottom fell out of L. H. Sfs hope chest when they lost by the heart- breaking score of 35-33. Still blue from their defeat by Springdale, Leechburg was downed by Shaler in a return game on our floor. The finale was 37-29. In the final non-league game of the season, Leechburg downed Freeport on the latteris Hoor by a close score of 34-32. Chuck Brown contrib- uted the winning basket for the Devils. The date was Feb. 17, 1948. In a return game Mars came to town on Feb. 20, only to go back home defeated. Leech- burg outscored them to the count of 43-35. Leechburg ended the regular season by playing Tarentum on Feb. 24 in the Cats, gym. This game was the last one for many first string- ers of the old Alma Materv. They made a farce out of it by defeating the Redcats by a count of 40-27. Coach McCracken commented that he was well pleased the way the season turned out. In a post-season sweater game with Apollo, the Blue Devils whipped the Gods by a 35-21 Count. 54 Dee Dec. Dec. Dec Dec Dec Jan. Jan. Ian. Ian. jan. Jan. Ian. Ian. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 3, 5, 9 16 23, 30 2, 6, 9, 18, 16, 20 23, 27, 3, 6, 13, 17, 20, 24, Q a a 1947 1947 1947 1947 1947 1947 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 .. , ....,... Leechburg ........Leechburg M1548 ,SZOPQJ .,........Leechburg 25 . ....,....Ap0ll0 , . ,......,..Leechburg 31 ........Vande1'grift ..........Leechburg 28 ...,....Indiana . ...,......Lee-chburg .. ,,.,.....Apo1lo . ,... ....,..., L eechburg ,, ..,.. .,....., X 7andergrift ..,.,.....Leechburg . .......... Leechburg ,. ,, ...,,...., Leechburg 25 20 18 27 28 45 38 ..,,......Leechburg 20 18 23 12 15 20 22 28 26 Indiana ,Kittanning .West View ...,....Springdale ........Arn0ld ,. .. Shaler Twp. ,,.,.....Leechburg ,. ,Freeport . .......... Leechburg ., .... ,. .. ,Mars , ,,........LeeChburg ,.,.....Tarentum . .,,......,Leechburg View . .... .,........ L eechburg ..... ., ..,...., Springdale ,.,......Leechburg , ..,,.,.Shaler Twp. .. .....,.... Leechburg . . , , ..., Freeport , ,. .. ....,..,.. Leechburg . . ..,.... Mars . ,. ..........Leechburg 25 . ., .,......Tarc-ntum 494 Won-9 Lost-11 Av. Pts. per game-L. H. S. 25 Opp. 26 55 20 15 45 16 26 38 26 81 24 40 R9 21 20 25 21 21 24 26 20 24 522 jacfa an jlgvww The seven highest scorers in basketball: Player Total Pts. Av. PtslGame High Came Demyan ...... 211 9.9 24 Garda s,....., 173 7.5 12 Segorek ...,,,.. 97 4.2 15 Brown ...... 94 4.7 7 Wargo ...,.. 84 3.6 8 Bono ..., 75 4.2 7 Moir ...... 43 2.0 5 With Demyan, Moir, Wargo, and Lege graduating, Coach McCracken will have to depend upon such stalwarts as Garda, Israel, McHenry, and Iack. Our junior varsity will be graduating into the ranks of the varsity, though. The coach will probably pull up Shannon, Pert, Cortilesso, and Moore to fill in the vacated positions. Coach Thompson will again strive to build up a hard working organization that will be a credit to the school. In girls' sports Miss Clarkin is doing a grand job. Her girls, basketball team has played preliminaries to several of last yearis games and will probably do the same this coming year. When warm weather arrives you usually see the girls playing field hockey after school. Miss Clarkin's social clubs such as the Varsity and C. A. A. function superbly. The varsity took several trips to Pittsburgh to take in shows at the Nixon or at the Gardens. Final Standings in Section II W L Springdale .... ...... 9 1 Leechburg ......., ..... 7 3 West View ...... , ......... 7 3 Shaler Twp. ...,.. ...... 5 5 Mars ,.....,....... -.... 1 9 Tarentum ,.,.., ..... 1 9 56 Dow ,SZQOWB Say Justine Delnyanek, Doris Klingensmith, Dorla Klingensmith, Carroll Marlcey, Grace Coy, Elsia Eclera, Veronica Goglio, Rose Marie Bessolo, Lottie Martin, Joanne Thomas, Catherine Kolenchak, Jane Kirk, Doris VVasson, Norma Shaner, Irene Bruner, Mary Vereb, Mary Nelson, Evangeline DeAndy, Joan Boward, Anna Mae Collingwood, Joanne NVilson, Donna Bruner, Betty Eshelman, Rosemarie Werthman, Shirley Arm- strong, Dorothy Painter, Hose Czirjak, Janet Stull. A Betty Berry, Dolores Bothell, Marjorie Brewer, Gloria Caveglia, Alice Carroll, Betty Chernay, Beverly Claypool, Dorothy Cooper, Ruthe Cooper, Mary Lee Coy, Sally Davis, Julia Doyle, Joan Dellainaut, Marjorie Ednie, Mary Lou Eshelman, Elsie Fazio, Marjorie Fonse, Dolores Coglio, Darlene Grantz, Betty Groomes, Mary Paula Grafton, Hazel Jean Groves, Joan Harwick, Betty Hollis, Mary Ann John, Alice Julius, Billie Klingensmith, Marjorie Klingensmith, Frances Kroll, Ethel Kupas, Dolores Kundrak, Audrey Leeker, Delilah LeSneur, Irene Lipsie, Valerie Majocha, Jane Moore, Janet McGee. Dorothy Mottura, Helen Mikeska, Mary Nigra, Loretta Oglietti, Helen Pecus, Irene Prete, Nancy Potter, Helen Rarie, Annabelle Remaley, Josephine Bubus, Mary Ann Rua, Marjorie Swank, Dorothy Starr, Helen Sanford, Bettv Sanford, Jean Stueher, Joanna Sappe, Joanne Solomon, Ann Slcura, Barham Shearer, Sina Skin- ner, Dolores Thompson, Caroline Tira, Josephine Tygielski, Betty Valentine, Naomi NVilliams, Marilyn Wolfe, Bronwyn Yetter. A 58 Mraify President Mary Vereb The Varsity of ,48 has been a very active organization. They have attended the Ice Cap- ades, the Nixon Theatre, and are planning to go swimming in the future at the Tarentum YWCA. In order for a girl to be eligible she must meet the standards of leadership, sportsmanship, scholarship, athletic ability, and be a senior. The girls who are eligible are then voted upon by the old members. The members this year: Mary Nelson, Doris Klingensmith, Iane Kirk, Catherine Kolenchak, Mary Vereb, Carroll Markey, Dorla- jean Klingensmith, and Shirley Armstrong. Miss Clarkin is the sponsor of the group. She is ready and Willing to do anything within reason. This year is the first time the senior girls, basketball team has played basketball with girls from other schools. The Vandergrift and Free- port games were victories for Leechburg with scores of 46-23 and 38-13 respectively. The jun- iors also participate in these games. The seniors play all the underclassmen in thrilling games after school hours. Miss Clarkin selects the girls to play on the team. She gives her time after school to help the girls better their skill and ability in this great sport. Also, in this way, she teaches sportsman- ship. Mr. McCracken thinks it is a blessing that there are girls basketball teams. 7 enior ir 5 59 Zgcwlfelfgaf lam 'T if Qc . tb t 'az .3 ,X L htel!!! CAQQPLQJQP5 An outstanding group at the football games is the cheerleaders. Through mud, rain, storm and all other types of weather we find them making the games more lively. The requirements these girls had to meet in order to become cheerleaders were ability, voice, poise, pos- ture, and gracefulness. Miss Clarkin, who is the girls, athletic director of the high school, appoints and coaches them. These girls have cer- tainly done a fine job this year. This group includes Dorla Klingen- smith, Carroll Markey, Mary Vereb, Eleanor Gasbarro, Joan Klingen- smith, and Dolores Kundrak. Barbara Anselmo is not pictured. 61 HE senior section is the last one to appear in this book Therefore it has been entitled Finale. It is the end of our syrn- phony of youth. On the following pages you will see the people who are leaving never to return as students. . An W 62 Y x f 1 Q 'fi ,. fx? 5 Q1 fazw, rf A f if f YIVQYIYLTVQ Wff k-'ff' L3 . A M fig? 1 ?'w'55v?Z75f5i6'?Ti U, ' 51 3 :kanji , fx A LQ QQESI L ' 2 ff l jl V Q. fi- 1 L-- , iflzei ' ' 4' . , ,.,. . . M L y. 1 :K N 5 f1.,,, ,, ,Q 4. -6,-,!,. ,af-aifw- w . , ' qw Qsvgvf. WH 'ff'7' f' 5335? 1 . ' .. A if Ynfv' 5 DT Q QL, L- 'X Q ffff- 1 Diani, Wargo, Vereb, Demyan This past year the seniors have been more active than at any other time in their lives. After electing oflicers, who are pictured above, we dug in and began to work. The senior pictures were taken last October at the Plank Studios. The girls wore blouses and sports coats and the mas- culine gender wore suits. All during these early months of school we could be seen posing for Minetas pictures. Either Mr. Plank or Mr. Shaf- fer would be asking us to move a little to the left or right. Later on, Don Clarke, snapshot editor of this progressive tabloid, was also seen clicking the little shutter. For results of this weird pastime, look on the preceding and follow- ing pages. Last Christmas the seniors, love us, helped immensely to put over the annual Holly Hop. The orchestra was chosen by seniors, pic- tures at the dance were taken by seniors, the decorating committee was headed by a senior, and in general the seniors did their share of the work. After straggling back from vacation pleas- ures, we settled down for a long winter's nap, no, thatis another story. Well, anyway we settled CALM Our class, just as most of the graduating classes lately, made its first appearance as a whole in the first fioor rooms of the Primary Building. After working their way up to the second Hoor of this structure, the pupils had the distinct honor of attending classes in the high school building. Even though we attended classes there we still hadnit quite arrived. We changed classes at different times and we couldn't attend the assemblies. But our time came. Finally, in seventh grade, we received the aforementioned privileges. We began to really enjoy ourselves. joining and organizing clubs, attending football and basketball games, and just being in junior high school were our chief joys. In our ninth year we joined ranks down. We were right in the middle of a hectic basketball season. Bob Demyan was burning up the league with torrid scores of 21 and 24 points in one game. We finished in second place and a tie at that. About this time Miss Orndoff called for sen- ior play practice. The play was the climax of the year. To enhance the performance of the play Miss Orndoffis mother was present. After the play the cast and committees adjourned to Peteis Place where they had a social get-together. As I am writing this I see before me the his- toric sign in 305, Seniors: 36 more days. Yes, we are getting toward the end of our rope. Ahead of us we see Commencement and Bacca- laureate, but we plan to pack every activity we can into the remaining 6 weeks. In May, we also have plans to attend a banquet and promenade in our honor. Looking back over the years, I would like to say that it's been mighty fine being with all the wonderful kids of the Class of '48. Adfory with all our non-resident friends. Together we worked our way through hardships and happi- ness to the top, our senior year. As seniors we were active in the things most seniors do. We still attended club meetings, dances, and games, but something new was hap- pening all the time. We had our pictures taken, we took aptitude tests, we presented our class play, and best of all, we had longer Christmas and Easter vacations. We have always been active in clubs. It was our class which organized the Teen Timers, Sub Debs, Dramatics Club, and Camera Club. We, as a class, hope that we have done something for the benefit of our school during the twelve years, part of which we were learning something useful, we were a part of it. D, w 'WT . Vo 1 , 4 Sffngu fvrw V ' Q E' 3 t . I 1 nlxjfvnx K' -I 1 K S N 'f i ' D ,LJ 4 4 W f fm 1 ,z fx' -. I W W m Q W? MJ M .., LW , ,-,- is L. 1,- f'i Jn. C11 g 1 24 f gi? fs 9 f11,n ,il 4 ,J ,N . W. A r -2f..?'EL1' lQ'1: .f 1,9 K - Ku- 4 5 F2 Hr Nw 1 , .4 .N ' 1. 3 N if xg 5' Duc f Q .u!.?.ff.f!,!, 8 2 Q I I 2 s x 5... Q .W ,mi 1 Pa-in 9 , X J ff' 2 QAK - Vx., .-N . '3N 35Lvnnm 5 JS- if Gigjx SHQ1 .gn , . 4' K, w. -r Q Q ,. his CAM We, the Senior Class of Leechburg High School, city of Leechburg, county of Armstrong, state of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament. In man- ner and form following, hereby revoking any will or wills heretofore made by us: Donna Bruner wills her glasses to Fae Schumaker. Robert Bills wills his position as spotlight tender to Pud McCracken. Kenny Bills wills his height to Mr. Slonaker. Joan Boward wills her good times in last period study hall to Mary Ann John. Rosemarie Bessolo wills her typewriting ability to her sister, Eles. John Becsi wills his stage position and friend- ship with Mrs. Jones to his brother, Scrooge. Andy Batiz wills his position of the football team to Paul Tallarom. William Balash wills his seat in physics class to Mike Vereb. Dick Ashbaugh wills his position on the stage crew to his brother, Eddie. Shirley Armstrong wills her fuzzy notes on the baritone to Dita Bothel. ' Velma Armagost wills her daily hike to school every day to Helen Pecus. Frank Diani wills his football ability to his brother, Gilio. Jim DeWitt wills his typing ability to Miss Dezzutti. Bob Demyan wills his position on the basket- ball team to Joe Ignatz. Rose Czirjak wills her brains ? to her brother, Bill. Grace Coy wills her typewriter in 205 to her sister, Lois. Don Clarke wills his brains and diploma to George Clowes. Jim Cihat wills all the girls in L. H. S. to the boys in Georgetown. Anna Mae Collingwood wills her job of tickling the ivories in assembly to anyone who will come to morning practice. Irene Bruner wills her bus trip to school every morning to Grace McKallip. John Hoffer wills Shirley Kover to Junior Fuller. W Don Heilbrun wills his curly hair to Mister Baker. Jim Heckman wills his walks to school to Carl Smail. Pauline Hamilton Wills her height to Helen Rarie. Shirley Graham wills her seat in assembly to Dean Cline. Robert Hawk wills his shiny tuba to anyone lucky enough to get it. Veronica Goglio wills a certain V. H. S. foot- ball player to Barbara Shearer. Esther Ghiardi wills her happy days in L.H.S. to Bonnie Yetter. Joe Favero wills his goldbricking to Mr. McCracken. Carroll Markey wills the street light in front of her house to Dolly Goglio. Veronica Mago wills her fun in room 303 to her sister, Catherine. Martin Kuric wills his gentleness and good will to Mrs. Hendrie. Tom Kover wills his brilliant brain to Joanna Sappe. Catherine Kolenchak wills her position as oflice girl to her sister, Pauline. Doris Klingensmith wills her place on the basketball team to her sister, Billie. Dorlajean Klingensmith wills her mischiev- ous qualities to Dean Kostiuk. Neal Keefer wills his position as stage man- ager to Jim Schall. Jane Kirk wills her long hair to Barbara Shearer. Rose Katz wills all her four feet eleven inches to anyone who wants it. Geraldine Mottillo wills her fun in shorthand class to Irene Prete. Patti Meidus wills her music lessons to any- one who can use them. John McCutcheon wills his parking place to Miss Dezzutti. Patty McCormick wills her gym locker to her sister, Carroll. Nora Belle McElfresh wills her typewriter to Alice Fouse. Rinaldo Massimino wills the 750 he,s been saving for a haircut to Mr. Slonaker. Alfred Marco wills his tardiness to band practice to any early bird. Jim Lucas wills his lit book to some poor un- forunate senior. John Lege wills his overcoat to a certain brunette in New Kensington. Doris Mann wills her sister Marjorie to Cupec. jim Nulph wills his seat in Poker Flat to Harry Wright. Daniel LeSueur wills all his talents to the Upper Georgetown Sportsmen's Lodge so they may profit by his childhood mistakes. Doris Shaner wills her daily walk to the bus stop to Marian Shaner. Andy Nigra wills his mayorship of Poker Flat to Sonny Toth. Lillian Righi wills her walks to school to her sister, Reenie. Bob McDonald Wills to Miss Dezzutti a box of aspirin tablets and his squirt gun. Helen Pettigrew wills her daily walks down town to any girl who wants to use them for the same reason she did. Dorothy Painter wills her tardiness to any- one who wants it. Alex Molnar wills his low grade English papers to Paul Tallarom. William Moir wills his good conduct to George Bolognia. Mary Nelson wills her height to Ernie McGeary. Bob Miller wills his top hat to Wally Shadle. Iohn Mikeska wills his football ability to Larry Stueber. Berna Deane Singleton wills her wonderful times in high school to Anna Marie Vallino. Pete Pityk wills his ability to wreck a type- writer to anyone who wants it. Andy Sluka wills his noisiness to Silvio Odasso. janet Tippet wills her ability to collect money to the next home room treasurer of 204. Melvin Roush wills his gift of gab to Helen Pecus. Doris Thompson wills her seat in Mr. Thomp- son's typing class to Jean Stueber. jim Shearer wills his ,35 Plymouth to anyone who wants it. Catherine Tira wills her seat beside hand- some bus drivers to Mary Ann Paul. Wilbur Rose Wills his hair to Miss Orndoff to replace the gray ones he gave her. Iona Schumaker wills her walk to school to her sister, F ae. Norma Shaner wills Miss Dezzutti, as a home room teacher, to her brother, Wilmer. Louis Peyronel wills his beard to his brother, jesse. Betty Toth wills her seat in shorthand class to Ethel Kupas. Iohn Toman wills his one study hall a week to anyone who needs it. Joanne Thomas wills her jolly disposition to Irene Vereb. John Svorcek wills his 95,5 to Pete Shaley. Ken Solomon wills his airplane and aeronau- tics ability to Bob Pert. Ieane Stull wills her seat in P. O. D. class to Bonnie Yetter. Ianet Stull wills Melvin Roush to julia Doyle. Ray Rivi wills his trick knee to Dale McGee. Marion Stitt wills her ability for being ab- sent to Ioan DeHainaut. joe Quillico wills his trouble with Miss Orn- doH to Dick Ludwig. Mary Zubay wills her ability to take dicta- tion in shorthand class to her sister, Anna. Andy Zboravan wills his lit book to Richard Ravotta. Donald Yetter wills his long walks to Hill- ville to any ambitious student. Joanne Wilson wills her ability to get into narrows pace to Rosemarie Ignatz. Rosemarie Werthman wills her seat in the band and orchestra to Carroll McCormick. Louis Wargo wills his ability to get along with Mr. McCracken to Gus Bolognia. Cheryl Ward wills the first chair position in the horn section to Marilyn Wolfe. A Mary Vereb wills the trig course she didn't take to her brother, Joe. Iohn Toncini wills his seat in English class to Ray Shuster. Antoinetta Trogolo wills her chemistry book to anyone. Mary Iane Toy wills her smiling disposition to her charming brother. We do hereby make, constitute and appoint Mr. Baker to be our executor of this our last will and testament. Made this first day of April in the year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and F orty-eight. Miss Dezzutti, Miss Hill, and Miss Orndoff: witnesses Velma Armagost-Likes typing and movies. Has doz- ens of snapshots. Belongs to the Teen Timers. Walks to school every morning with Pauline. Plans to get a job in some good business. Shirley Armstrong--Captain of senior basketball team. Girls trio, N. H. S., band and orchestra. Varsity 8,', Handy Mann, G. A.A. Likes to walk and meet new people. Will study music at West- minster. Richard Ashbaugh-Belonged to Art Club for three years. Often seen up on the platform spinning the platters for dances. Likes auto mechanical work. Works at the West Penn Garage. Works on the stage crew. William Balash-Kiski Prep chemistry student. Class' best dressed fellow. N. H. S., Hi-Y, Boys, Cook- ing Club. Seems to travel to Winchester-Thurs- ton often. Likes to work with the stage crew. Fred Miller of Handy Manf' emfom Andrew Batiz-WVorked on P.R.R. for three summers. Likes football, swimming, and hunting. Aeron- autics is his special interest. Plans to go to trade school when he graduates. Throws swell birthday parties. john Becsi-To him Cui, la plumev is Oi, la plumlv Sports editor of Minetas and Trotty Veck. Han- dy Man , I. U. G., Hi-Y and Stage Crew. Likes solid geometry and trig. Always down at Fiori's Working. Rose Marie Bessolo-Typist for Minetas and T. V. VVill go to business school in New Kensington. Spends a lot of time typing. G. A. A., Camera Club, Secretary of S. C. C., Sub Debs, Glee Club and Teen Timers. Joan Boward-Worked at Five-and-Ten and at baby sitting. Wants to be a milliner. Likes ice skat- ing and swimming. Belongs to alto section of Glee Club. Sub Debs, G. A. A., and Teen Timers. Kenneth Bills-just as nice as he is tall. Junior class assembly. Active member of the fire squad. Once worked on the R. R. Likes anything con- nected with electricity and machines. Plans to work with the electric company. Robert Bills-Runs station L. H. S. for school dances. VVorks on stage crew and fire squad. Belongs to Art Club and Hi-Y. Runs the spotlight for plays. Auto body work interests him. Richard Booker-Loves to sing. Used to make cem- ent blocks with his brothers. Draws in the Art Club. Belongs to the Hi-Y and football team. Also likes baseball and volleyball. Interested in mechanics. Donna Bruner-Would like to be a model. Collects recipes and has an art painting scrap book. Be- longs to Sub Debs, Teen Timers, Dramatics Club, Cleie Club and Trotty Veck. Fifth period office glr . eniom Irene Bruner--Belongs to Glee Club and G. A. A. Once worked in a hotel. Likes to read and keep a scrapbook of poetry. Might go to business school. Hangs her hat and coat in 305. Edward Catlos-Blond as blond can be. Goes fish- ing often. His special interest is agricultural work. Wants to work in mill after graduation. Doesnyt have much to say, but his few words are those of wisdom. Anna Mae Collingwood-Piano accompanist for al- most every occasion. C. A. A., Dramatics Club, and Minetas Art Editor. Efficient N. H. S. sec- retary. Likes photography. Students selected her as best girl musician in the class. Theola Conto-Kathie Miller in Handy Mann. Pretty brown hair and brown eyes. Spends a lot of her time listening to music. Clerked at Bright 6: Sons. Has a handsome admirer who sends flow- ers for every occasion. James Cihat-The most popular boy in the class by the class personality poll. Likes to Work around the house. Band and orchestra. jim was our sophomore class prexy. He will work with his brother in the sand business. Donald Clarke-Handy in Handy Man . Boys' Cooking Club, Minetas Staff, T. V., Hi-Y, and football manager for two years. Worked in a barber shop and as a mail man. Member of the Beale Avenue Gang. School for him. Grace Coy-Likes to develop her own snapshots. Can be seen working at the Vandergrift five-and-ten Saturday afternoons. Basketball guard. Sells T. V.'s. Glee Club soprano. Rose Czirjak-Treasurer of the S. C. C. Sells and types for our Trotty Veck. Belongs to Teen Tim- ers and G. A. A. Has already worked for an in- surance company and a cleaning company. endow Evangeline DeAndy-Worked as a nurses, aide at Tarentum Hospital. K'Handy Manu prompter. Good soprano in Glee Club. G. A. A., Tri Hi Y, Sub Debs. Vangeis special interest is music. Shares 303 with 40 others. Robert Demyan-Our high scoring basketball player. Good at football, too. Junior and senior class treasurer. Worked at Miller's. Roeis special interest is Dolly. Would like to go to college. Justine Demyanek-Slick little basketball guard. G. A. A., Teen Timers, and Trotty Veck. Likes business. Likes to work at Zana's Ice Cream Bar as a waitress. Minn', wants to be a telephone operator. James DeWitt- -Iasi' belongs to the band, N. H. S., Boys, Cooking Club, and the stage crew. Holds job at Bright and Sons 5c to 81.00 Store. Likes sports. Ben Miller in Handy Mann. Interested in office Work. Frank Diani-Swell tackle. Football co-captain. Beef', was sophomore, junior and senior class secretary. One of our P. R. R. men. Hi Y. One of only two three-letter football men. Pursues coaching vocation. Elsia Edera-Eflicient P. M. office girl. Mrs. Miller of i'Handy Man . Likes ice skating and photog- raphy. N. H. S. secretary, photographic editor of Minetas, and Trotty Veck circulation manager. Betty Jane Eshelman- Red', belongs to the Tri Hi Y, G. A. A., and the Sub Debs. Played on the junior basketball team. VVould like to enter Allegheny Valley Hospital as a student nurse. Joseph A. Favero-Minetas editor, band, orchestra, Hi Y, Camera Club, Assembly Committee, and Boys, Cooking Club. His trombone took him to quite a few music festivals. Writes music as a hobby. Also directs the band. Member of the Beale Avenue Gang. Will be a teacher of music. enigm Iohn Ferrick-Likes athletics. Football center for three years. Farming is his interest. Active in riding and camping. Would like to o to college and play football. Sharp French stuciznt. Esther Chiardi-Sub Deb member. Travels with Bonnie. Reports to 303, and on time, too. Watches children as part time employment. Never seems to lose her temper. Might become a beautician. A Veronica Goglio-The wittiest girl in the class. Al- ways sees the best side of the situation. Collects moths and buterflies. Belongs to G. A. A. and Clee Club. Ticket collector at the Palace. VVants to go to business school. Robert Hawk-Dramatics Club and Camera Club president. Handy Mann. En'oys painting. Our only second tenor from Leechlmurg at music fes- tivals. Home room treasurer for four years. VVould like to go to photographic school. r Shirley Graham-Belongs to Tri Hi Y and Sub Debs. Plays thc clarinet in the band. The best dressed girl in the class. Dean's girl. Likes fashions. Plans to do modeling or beautician's work. Pauline Hamilton-Interested in collecting picture post cards and secretarial business. Member of the Sub Debs and Tean Timers. Walks across the bridge every morning with Velma. James Heckman-Delivers for Balash Market. Likes football. Belongs to fire squad. Collects base- ball players, pictures. Interested in aeronautics. lglilght join the services or try a career in base- a . Donald Heilbrun-Enjoys working at Milleris. Be- longed to Art Club, Boys' Cooking Club, and stage crew. Another P. R. R. man. Doesnit like some referees. Likes to go to games with the gang. eniom John Holfer-Tall, blond, and nice. Loafs with joe and jim. Art Club treasurer. Member of the Hre squad. Dance committee man. Likes autos and everything that goes with them. joseph Hritz--Worked on P. R. R. but still can't spell Harmarville.. Collects old money. Interested in aeronautics and model airplanes. Reports to 305 when he Finally gets to school. Rose Katz-Member of the Trotty Veck staff. Sub Debs. Used to belong to the Clee Club and the G. A. A. Likes traveling and music. Sometimes works in family clothing store. Might go to busi- ness school. Iane Kirk-The prettiest girl in the class. A. M. oflice girl. Vice prexy of the S. C. C. Super head ma- jorette. 305's secretary. Varsity, C. A. A., and Tri Hi Y. Can be seen down at the five-and-ten on Saturday. joseph Huskuliak-Physics student. Joe doesnit have much to say. Resides in Hyde Park. Seems to be easy to get along with. Has no particular hobby. His future is yet to be decided. Neal Keefer-Wonderful sense of humor. Saves peo- ple's soles at Petels. Enjoys hunting. Attended County Orchestra with his violin. Spike in Handy Man . Hi Y, Boys' Cooking Club, and stage crew. Ile can sing, tool Dorlajean Klingensmith-Never seems to run out of energy. Littlest cheerleader. Mitzi Miller in Handy Mann. Plays the piano and sings alto in the Clee Club. Attended County Chorus. N. ILS., Tri Ili Y and Varsity 8v. Doris Klingensmith-Red Cross Convention represen- tative in '47. Writes all those good editorials for the Trotty Veck. Might pursue newspaper work. Remember the Debating Club? Doris belonged. N. ll. S., Clee Club, BI Varsity. eniom Catherine Kolenchak-Carries office notices around fourth period. Trotty Veck Business Manager. Sub Deb secretary. oanne surprised her on her birthday with a swel party. S.C.C., C. A. A., and Varsity Sv, Thomas Kover-Builds model airplanes. Also likes to draw. Once worked at Bremenis Transfer. Spends a lot of time with Joanna. Can be seen fixing electrical gadgets or carpentering. Roy Kunkle-Spcnds eight hours after school work- ing at the Hyde Park Foundry. That's the height of ambition! Sits right beside Miss llill in 303. Ilas a nice stamp collection. Dorothy Lovelace-Dorothy's going to leave us after graduation. She's going to Chicago to work. One of our Trotty Veck typists. Music interests her in all ways. She likes to sing and play the piano. Martin Kuric-Likes to play pool as well as basket- ball. Collects stamps, too. Helped pick mush- rooms in West Leechburg. Enjoys playing base- ball. Plans to join his brother, Frank, in the ser- vice. Veronica Mago-Saves all kinds of pamphlets. Can always be seen up at the skating rink. Trotty Veck feature writer. Both Ir. and Sr. G. A. A. Dances a lot. Once clerked at Verebis Market. Carroll Markey-Had the distinct honor of singing a soprano solo at County Chorus. Next to smallest cheerleader. A. M. office girl, Varsity 8'i, and N. H. S. secretary. Works at Penn Glenn. Most versatile in the class. Daniel LeSueur-Active football player. Another one of those match top collectors. Likes to de- sign clothes. Art Club member. Did a nice job of decorating 204 throughout the year. Plays volleyball. endow r w Fred Lander-303ls trusty treasurer. Once sketched, drew, and painted in the Art Club. Plays the cornet for his own amusement. Spends summers picking pickles at Myers'. Solid geometry and trigonometry student. Doris Mann-Five foot two CI hopel and eyes of blue tl knowj. Used to tote milk shakes and cheese- burgers down at Tonyis. Can often be seen up gltlge skating rink. Belongs to C. A. A. and Glee u . john Lege-The first president of the newly organ- ized Hi Y. Studies music in the form of the accordion. Belongs to the Musicianis Union, too. Collects Indian head pennies. Played basketball for three years. Lottie Martin-Struts with her baton for the West Leechburg band. Played the violin for our or- chestra. Plays forward on the basketball team. Teen Timers and G. A. A. member. Likes dan- cing and sports. James Lucas-Knows all his chemistry valences and acid formulae. Came from New York and brou ht his accent with him. Likes to talk and people like to listen to his different pronuncia- tions. Alfred Marco-Give him his accordion and he's happy. Memorizes all the music he plays with Rinaldo. Sings a mean bass. Swell sense of humor. Plays our new tympani like a veteran. His special is Caribbean Fantasyv. Rinaldo Massimino-Jokes with Alfred. Plays the baritone in the band. '47,s best fellow musician. Belongs to the Boys' Cooking Club and the Hi Y. Drives his brotheris bakery truck. Nora Belle McElfresh-Tri Hi Y member. All kinds of sports interest Nora Belle. She likes music. We'll soon be hearing her say, Number, Pleasei' because she is going to be a telephone operator. eniom Patty McCom1ick-Collects foreign dolls. One of Gimbel's teen age models. Arranged that nice fashion show the Sub Debs sponsored. Would like to be a Commercial Artist. Attended County Chorus as an alto. John McCutche0n-Can be seen up at the skating rink almost every time it's open. Likes to ice skate, too. Knows how to operate a bulldozer! Will join his brother in the contracting and excavating business. Patti Meidus-Sings soprano in the Glee Club, plays the piano, and plays the organ in church. Wants to be a nurse. Belongs to Sub Debs and Dram- atics Club. Sells meat and groceries down at Schwartz's. Geraldine Mottillo-Spends fifth period, Wednesday, in the office and part of her time workin for the Trotty Veck Business StaH. Likes to collect sou- venirs. Always roller skates when the rink is open. Clerks at Crossois Market. V l w John Mikeska-For some strange reason they call him Lefty. The other of our rare three-letter football men. Also football co-captain. Nice to look at. Works for the Hicks Coal Company. Robert Miller-The senior class chose him as the most handsome fellow in the class. Donlt you agree? just as nice he looks. Likes to collect old money, builds model airplanes, and draws. Bob will study dentistry. Mary Nelson-Ducky Tipton of Handy Man . Likes children. Wants to be a governess. Nice personal- ity. Maryis a regular girl. Enjoys sports. Belongs to the Varsity SU, G. A. A., and Tri Hi Y. Plays guard on the basketball team. William Moir-Always nforgetsi' to wear his hat, even in Zero weather. Small, but he gets around in both football and basketball. Belongs to the band, orchestra, and Hi Y. Has the ambition to become a coach. eniord Alex Molnar-Beats the drum for the band, orchestra, and majorettes. Also plays in dance orchestras. Goes to Art Club and Hi Y meetings. Was sel- ected the best dancer among the fellows. Jo Ann Nicolson-Iohnis one and only. Second so- prano in the Clee Club. Tri Hi Y member. Likes to cook Clohn, watch outllj. Worked at Brightis and at the telephone office. Sheill never give a wrong number. Dorothy Painter-If it werenit for Dot, the Camera Club would never have any developer. Has a hard time getting her T. V. articles in on time. Enjoys playing guard on the basketball team. Sub Debs and C. A. A. claim her. Helen Pettigrew-Always seen with Claire. C. A. A. member. Likes English a lot better than litera- ture. Spends some of her time watching foot- ball, basktball, and baseball games. Might be a telephone operator. Robert McDonald-Plays basketball for the Hi Y. Even sits with babies! Subscription editor of the Minetas. Tags along with Mr. Dzvonik as assist- ant scorekeeper. Has dated more different girls than any boy in school. Member of the Beale Avenue Gang. Lillian Righi-Loves to roller skate. Owns a nice pair of skates, too. Sells ice cream and groceries at Verebis Market. Intends to enter Allegheny Hos- pital as a student nurse. Andrew Nigra-Hi Y and Art Club. Tries to make himself useful at the Kroger Store. Good artist. Paints, draws, and carves beautifully. Mayor of Poker Flat. Cod's gift . Doris Shaner-Likes to translate The Three Mus- qucteersn in French class. Wants to work at Kal- mar's Ice Cream Bar. Rides to school every morning on the bus. Parks her books in a desk in 204. eniom Iames Nulpb-Played football for one year. Likes to read books, almost any kind. Used to work on a farm. Doesnit say much, but when he says it in 305, he makes sure everybody hears him. Makes model airplanes. Louis Peyronel-Enjoys reading books and magazines about sports. Occupies that coveted seat by the door in 305. Likes to put up decorations in his home room. He and Russian likes to discuss P. 0. D. between bells. Norma Shaner-Collects pictures of her friends. One of those few lucky girls who get excused from classes to work at McCallum's. Will pursue a secretairal career. Mrs. Bigleyis personal secre- tary. Iona Scbumaker-Plays lirst violin in the orchestra festivals. She holds first chair in our own organi- zation. Attends Sub Deb meetings. Likes to go to school dances. At home in 204. 'X . Wilbur Rose-Good second year algebra student. A collector of old money. Has a good time taking pictures. Once worked as a masonis helper. Likes to rattle the desks in 305. Catherine Tira-Cathers post cards from all over the place. Participates in sports through the G. A. A. Enjoys singing in the Glee Club. She's little, but that doesnt' stop her from getting around. James Shearer-Turns the records over at the school dances. Spent two years in the Art Club. Works in school on the Iire squad and out of school as a mechanic. At the beginning of the year, his name was all over the place. Doris Thompson-Active Clee Club and Tri Hi Y member. Likes Home Economics. Wants to go to Indiana State Teachers' College and become a Home Ec. teacher. Wore a lovely white gown in the Sub Deb fashion show. eniom Melvin Roush-Fast typer. Expert figure skater. Writes feature articles for the Trotty Veck. Takes part in Dramatics Club plays. Spent one sum- mer working at Allegheny Valley Hospital. Josephine Tira-Played guard on the basketball team when she was a freshman. She keeps movie actors and actresses busy by sending for their autographed pictures. Rents a desk in 204. Ianet Tippet-Sub Deb member for two years. Keeps 204,s affairs straight. Has had experience as a baby sitter. Plans to be 'a nurseqat Allegheny Valley Hospital. Big help in decorating for the Hop in ,46. Andrew Sluka-Plays the big bass horn in the band and brass ensemble. Good baritone in the boyis chorus. Attended County Chorus. Likes to col- lect pictures and facts about baseball players. Peter Pityk-Sings in the mixed chorus. Drives a beautiful green ,48 Chevy. Plays a trumpet in the band. Belonged to the Dramatics Club. Likes to build model airplanes, Interested in aviation. . Bema Deane Singleton-President of Tri Hi Y. Writes music column for T. V. Has been a member of the band for eight years. Went to almost all band and orchestra festivals. Bernie made a perfect grade in her nursing test. Joseph Quillico-Hi Y member. Played football for two years. Likes mechanics. Sells hardware, wallpaper, and paint at Fondrk's. Goes to sec Joan every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. John Ressani-Has a collection of photos. Interested in business. Worked on P. R. R. Comes to 305 early, finishes his P.O.D. and then discusses his lesson with Miss Orndoif. The victim of many a carelessly placed thumbtack. eniom Marion Stitt-Does beautiful art work of all kinds, Feature writer on the Trotty Veck staff. Belongs to Sub Debs and the G. A. A. Wants to be a commercial designer. Comes to 303 about two or three times a week. Raymond Rivi-Likes to collect phonograph records and pictures of the different makes of automo- biles. Enjoys a good baseball game. Spends most of his time out of school fixing and servicing cars. Janet Stull-Was a member of thc Glue Club and Sub Debs for one year. Simply can't pronounce those strange names in Bcownlf,'. Reads an awful lot. Anothcr baby sitter. Lots of fun. Ieane Stull-Corresponds with girls in other countries as well as the U. S. Belonged to Sub Debs and G. A. A. jeane will join her twin, Janet, in nur- sing at the Allegheny Valley Hospital. Kenneth Solomon-Manager of the Hi Y basketball team. Cooking Club and Fire squad member. Likes to collect rings and travel with John. Took physics last year. Knew what he was talking about, too. Michael Sterosky-Saves book matches. Tries to keep 305 as lively as possible. One of those am- bitious P. R. R. men. Worked in mushroom plant. Must have liked it because he plans to operate his own plant after graduation. John Svorcek-Played football for two years. Proud of his position in Poker Flat. Spent a couple of summers picking pickles at Myers, pickle farm. Enjoys collecting match tops and building model airplanes. Joanne Thomas-Listened to all the Pitt football games. Likes to clerk at Wray's. Goes every- where with Catherine. Belongs to S.C.C., N. H. S. secretary and Sub Deb vice president. eniom John Toman-Can learn anything without even try- ing. Took six major subjects. Treasurer of N. H. S. and Dramatics Club. Plays second fid- dle in the orchestra. His wonderful tenor voice took him to many music festivals. - Elizabeth Toth-Sells and folds Trotty Veckis. Runs errands for all the neighbors. Sees all the latest movies. Collects actors' and actresses' pictures. Worked at Vargois for a while. Mary Jane Toy-Learned to square dance, once. Likes to work out second year algebra problems. Belonged to Tri Hi Y and Clee Club. Keeps her books in 204. Has nice dark hair to con- trast her fair complexion. Antoinetta Trogolo-Can't seem to understand what's going on in chemistry class. One of those rare people who like to write letters. VVill enter Taren- tum Hospital as a nurse-in-training. Iohn Toncini-Two years a football player. Has driven a couple of nice new cars around. Likes snapshots. Gives a lot of his spare time to the Georgetown Garage where he is a mechanic. Doesn't like to give talks in English class. Mary Vereb-Varsity president, Trotty Veck news editor, and class vice prexy. Favorite sport is basketball. Mrs. Custer in Handy Manu. Likes good music, her Mercury II camera, cheerleading, brown eyes, and almost everyone. Cheryl Ward-Attends almost all the music festivals. Writes music column for T. V. Belongs to band, orchestra, Glee Club, Dramatics Club, and Lefty. Couldn't understand physics, can't understand chemistry. Louis Wargo-Tall, dark, and handsome. Class presi- dent in his junior and senior years. Football and basketball first stringer and varsity man. Hi Y member. Used to belong to the Dramatics Club. eniom Doris Wasson-Goes to see lots of baseball games. Active G.A.A. member. Sits in French class and reads all about D'Artagnan. Gave two years to the Glee Club. Plays basketball. Rosemarie Werthman-Second period office girl. Tri Hi Y, Glee Club, and basketball team. Mrs. Cooney in Handy Man . Her clarinet took her to state band this year. Going in training as a nurse at St. Francis Hospital. Ioanne Wilson-Collects china, earrings, and per- fume. One of the class' two best dancers. S. C. C., Sub Debs, and G. A. A. Enjoys making hats, knitting, and sewing. Wants to become a dancing teacher. Donald Yetter-Band member for one year. Had a position on the fire squad. Takes part in outdoor sports in the form of hunting, fishing, and walk- ing to Hillville. Worked at Bremen's Transfer and A-L Steel. enior Andrew Zborovan-He's small, but don't let that fool you. He can make a lot of noise. Likes to fish, hunt, and swim. Saves American stamps. Spends spare time with the Georgetown gang. Mary Zubay-Script Commercial Club president. Ex- change editor on the Trotty Veck staff. Miss Knepshield's private secretary. Enjoys doing needlework. Plans to work in the business world. KZCLJ6 0 82 our moved jnnouafion This year for the first time in the history of the high school, Leechburg has broadcast over the radio. Each Tuesday we present a teen age show over the Apollo station WAVL. The letters, by the way, mean Watch Apollo, Vandergrift, and Leechburg. The first broadcast, on February 17, was presented by the band. They gave a concert of such numbers as Caribbean F antasyi' and National Emblem March. The girls trio sang two numbers, Marilyn Crantz presented a violin solo, and the Brass Quintet played Tea For Twov. The second broadcast, a week later, was presented by the orchestra and several soloists. The orchestra played three concert marches and the girls trio sang a number. Marilyn Crantz again contributed a violin solo. The Brass Quintet played a transcription especially written for them El Relicariov. Broadcast No. three was presented by individual soloists at the Apollo stu- dios. Formerly the broadcasts had originated from the school stage, but this time it was different. The girls trio sang three songs, Josephine Cuarnero played the current hit Ballerina on her accordion, Anna Mae Collingwood played themes from Tchaikowsky's Piano Concerto :j:f:1,', Wally Shadle played a comet solo entitled Stars in a Velvety Sky by Herbert Clarke and joe F avero played My Heart at Thy Sweet Voicev by Saint-Saens on his trombone. The fourth broadcast was a football revue concert by the band and Clee Club. Such songs as By the Light of the Silvery Moon and Gypsy Love Songi' were sung by the Clee Club. The band played Pennsylvania Polka and Our Direc- tor march. Each of the four programs was under the direction of Mrs. Kennedy. The lirst broadcast which was not musical was a series of speechs on Dem- ocracy by five of Mr. Slouaker's Problems of Democracy students. They were Iim DeWitt, Dorlajean Klingensmith, Berna Deane Singleton, Elsia Edera, and Mary Lee Coy. The following week William Balash and Elsia Edera gave book reports as the program for that week. Mrs. jones directed the program. Mrs. Bigley took charge of the next program. Entitled A Visit to the United Nationsv it was a discussion between Ray Freilino and Wayne Allen. Martha Mae Myers provided the incidental music. At this writing there are eight broadcasts yet to be given. Miss Orndoif and Mrs. Kennedy have some interesting programs in store for us. 83 K Mitzi Nliller Qllorlajean Klingensmithj has inanagt tl to rent a basement room to Joe Robert- son tDou Clarkel. a college student Whose dormi- tory has burned down. by telling her mother tElsia Ederal that he is a poor, country boy, and that he would be a handy man around the house. Mrs. Miller, at that time was beginning to get fed up with lier present cleaning Woman, Mrs. Cooney tllosemarie YVerthmanl. After breaking dishes, glasses. and a window of a nosey neigh- bor, Mrs. Custer Olary Verebl loe finally catches on to being a good handy man. Besides fixing Cf... fm? furniture around the house. joe fixes the troubles of certain members of the family. He helps Ben tlim DeWittj to become a good basketball player much to the consternation of Spike O,Brien, tNeal Keeferl, best shot on the team, to the de- light of Mary lane Price fCarroll lean Marlceyl and to the great surprise of Mr. Miller CBil1 Bal- ashj, who had resigned himself to the tact that Ben would turn out to be a bookworm. joe then succeeds in helping Kathie 4T'llCOl2l Contol over- come her shyuess around the fellows, especially Sidney Collins Qohn Becsil. s Things really lmegin to happen when Mrs. Miller decided to surprise Joe by inviting the Wife that Mitzi had created when joe was trving to get the room. Ducky Tipton fMary Nelsonj and Bert Morris fBoh llawkj get Duckyis Cousin l,enore Long Cjane Kirkl to pretend she is Iocls wife. Then Mrs. Robertson CShirley Armstrongl. lloels mother. arrives. After tight squeezes every- thing is straightened out. Joe, Who helped Kathie feel at ease around unattached fellows, fell in love with her, and, as all good stories should end, they lived happily ever after. Pictured ahove are the hard Working people who got together and assembled on the stage the things needed to make the play the success that it Was. The properties committee, planet Stull, Esther Chiardi, -loan Howard, Doris Thompson. Pete Pityk and john l.ege, got to- gether snch things as the telephone, napkins, doilics, and magazines. The stage crew. which includes Bolm Bills. Dick Ashhangh. john Ton- cini, and John Mikeska. painted some scenerv. moved the furniture. and lnmg the pictures. On production night these people were on hand either running the spotlight or just waiting around in case a mishap occurred. l ortunately none occurred. The lighting on the stage was also taken care of luv the stage crew. 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