Ligonier Valley High School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Ligonier, PA)

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MR. JOHN EDWARDURCH ...capable instructor of Plane Geometry and Al- gebra l...a graduate of California State College.. came to us in Septembei from the School on the Hill ...is presently attend- ing Indiana State College graduate school...is quite proud of his brother Bill, who is a member ofBucknell University's football squad. MR. NEVIN R. WELLER... friendly, creative Nev is known for his casual attire supervises the stage crew ...advises the Mountaineer art staff...has made the final scene of the Christ- mas program an anticipated and memorable event...in- cludes a greenhouse and raising peafowl among his extensive hobbies. MR. EDWIN E. WITHROW ...interesting, well-quali- fied instructor of English II and P.O.D....holds a Master's Degree in Sec- ondary Administration and is presently attending the University of Pittsburgh... sponsors the Archery and Ski Clubs...commutes from Latrobe every day... includes hunting and water skiing among his hobbies. 18 Teachers .... Our Leaders MRS. MARGARET J. URCH co-operative, pleasant Mathematics, Algebra Il, and Trigonometry teacher ...sponsor of the National Honor Society...enjoys hik- ing, sewing, and being with her grandchildren ...Senior Class advisor...a devoted church member...has trav- eled through New England. M R . H O W A R D L . WILLAMAN . . our dedicated master of music...creates original half-time shows for our football games... directs the Band, Chorus, and Dance Band and teaches Music Appreciation classes ...occupies his spare time playing golf and taking home movies remains c a lm throughout any situation... composes some music for Band and Chorus. MR. WALTER ZEBRUN... reserved but quick-witted assistant football coach... instructor of Commercial subjects... sponsors the F.T.A .... an avid sports car fan...enjoys telling jokes... traveled throughCalifornia, Colorado, and Wyoming in- cluding Disneyland this past summer...is married to a teacher...enjoys arch- ery and all sports.

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School Facult MR. JOHN S. OTTO amiable Vocational Agri- culture instructor... capable sponsor of F.F.A. ...traveled with the State Forestry Winners to New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire last summer... enjoys photography , gardening, and scout work ...proud ofthe achieve- ments of his Ag. students at the Farm Show in Harris- burg. MR. ALBERT PlTT...tal1, easy-going Mr. Pitt is in his sophomore year of teaching this year...Junior History instructor and Jun- ior Class sponsorntook a fishing trip in New York this past summer...hai1s from Derry...filled in as disc jockey at some of our dances... Let's get quiet back there! MISS MARY SEMACH...ca- pably prepares students for the business world...excel- lent instructor of Typing, Shorthand, and Transcrip- tion...stays in Ligonier during the week and spends her weekends in Pittsburgh at her home...advises the Secretaries Club enjoys sewing as a hobby...hides her knitting in Room 5's cupboard. .,..:,j,.H--f,'v,'f,,v Z ' H 1, ' .f . .f ..Q:5, . 3 S W W I 7 k L, fkfinfu . ' v 4 Ay. . ,-v E3 ,gy y, QS M Qi- ' 'Q 4 .ff Sl f 'f . , fl- . -. ' tl J 1 . I V. , . zr. . A , . - .5 . - . A f. 'f A few .. f7i!fl'QfFff6:f.'Y i' .. . . x ' -- A MR. ROBERT J. STARR... popular, good-looking Biology instructor. . .lives in Kittanning but stays in Ligonier during the week...coaches J.V. bas- ketball team...attended Clarion State College, Penn State, and Mt. Mercy College ...traveled through Korea via courtesy of the U.S. Army... Didn't you people hear the bell? MR. PETE PETRISKA... curly-haired, ever-blush- ing , Driver's Education in- structor...trained the stu- dent drivers in a new white Dodge Dart this year...has traveled throughout the eastern part of the U-n i t e d States.. .serves as assistant football coach...calms even the most nervous driver... Turn the whee1! MR. EUGENE JOSEPH SEILING...popular, good- natured Coach te ache s Boys' Health and Physical Education c la s s e s de- serves our pride in him as our head football coach . . .sponsors theLettermen's Clu ...enjoys playing soft- ball in the Church Valley League...can be identified by the silver whistle he wears around his neck. MRS. MARILYN MORGAN STAI..NAKER...friendly , attractive instructor of World History and P.O.D. ...graduate of Wilkinsburg High and a '61 graduate of Bucknell University re- sides in Ligonier since her marriage this past summer ...possesses a beautiful wardrobe...enjoys reading, water- skiing, and golf... an excellent addition to our faculty. 17

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Around School Student teacher explains pattern layout to Home Ec. students .... Girls display Christmas gifts Bat the ball in gym class .... Students work with Mr. Weller on Christmas corsages .... Mr. Willaman directs the Band at football game.