McKees Rocks High School - Roxian Yearbook (McKees Rocks, PA)

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SCHOOL BOARD Cyrus A. Davis. Mrs, Eliahcth Yiink.r. Maurice R. Arncr, W . H. Church. John R. Nrblo. H. D. Hewlett. Frank J. Riedcr. Edward Driscoll. Alfred Williams, S. H. Baldasjarrc. FACULTY STATISTICS Name College Degree Subjects AcTivrxiLS Cliarlcs E. Anderson Grove City B.S Commercial Miiry A. Arluso University of Pitlshurgli. B.A Spanish. I ' rencli Roxian, Sp. C Fr. C. Jol.n Blackl.all Carnegie Tech B.S Industrial Art Poster Cli;!,. N.Y.A. George Brumlield Penn Slate B.A Physics. Science. .Mgchra Hi-Y. Trai k Mary CampMI Indiana B.S Domestic Science Anthony Colantoni University of Pitlslmrgli. B S Biology, Math Foothall Florence Durkin University of Pitt.shurgh.B.A., M.. Civics, Social Studies Chapel Programs Dorothy Forncr University of Pittsburgh. B.S Ph. Ed.. Health Dramatics. Girls Gym lolin Frazier Carnegie Tech Manual Arts f ohert Frazier Grove City B.A English Roxian. College Club Cecille Haser Duquesne University B.S Music Glee Club. .Vfixed Chorus Mary G. Haltman University of Pittsburgh. B A.. MA English Roxettes Harrison Hatlman University of Pittsburgh. B.S Chemistry. Math Ticket Seller Jean Kessler University of Pittsburgh. B.A English Literary Club Ralpli Kessler University of Pittsburgh. B.A Speech Cheerleaders, Pep C. Oratory Lester H. Levy University of Pitlsburgli B S Bookkeeping Business Man.. Com. C. Viola Magealson University of Pittsburgh. B A.. M.A English Dramatics Robert McCarter University of Pittsburgh. B.S Music... .Band, Orchestra, Jr. Band. Grade Orch. Elizabeth ODonnell Duquesne University B .X.. MA Latin Latin C. Chapel. Sr. Class University of Pittsburgh.. Josephine C. Pasquarelli.. University ol Pittsburgh. B.. .. George Ralm - Strousl Kutzlown sburg .B.S.. ..History Lost Found Dept. -.Librarv S Librarians Walter M. Rilenour University of Pittsburgh.B.A Sociology. Economics Hall Squad Harry Sakal ....- Duquesne Universi ' .y B.A Typing. Bus. Training Elizabeth SchindehutlcUniversity of Pittsburgh.B.A English Hon. Society. Rox Gazette Thomas J. Shannon Duquesne Universi v B.A Gen. I5usiness, Math., .Journalism Rox Rocket Stephen Z. Sporcic Penn State B.S Gen. Science Pittsburgh Newspaper JohnSurdock W ' aynesburg B.A History Football Dr. Octavius L ' ansa University of Pittsburgh B.S Gym. Health Football. Basketball Elizabeth Watson .University of Pittsburgh.B.A History Debate Club Isabel Werner University of Pittsburgh..B.S Office Pr., Sh,.rlband, Typ Office Malverne Wolfe Slippery Rock B.S.. MA Math Math. C. Stage Equip. L ' niversily of Pittsburgh.. THE ROXIAN Page Thirteen

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THE HISTORY OF McKEES ROCKS HIGH SCHOOL TUST as every individual proudly Iioasts of Kis ancestry, so does the senior class of McKees Rocks Higfi Scliool take pride in the evolution of this noble institu- tion which has wrought changes in their lives for the last four years. The year 1912 marked the first appearance of a high school in xMcKees Rocks. It was a single room in the West Park School Building, with a student body of thirty odd students tutored by one full-time instructor. Miss Laura G. Pound, and two part-time instructors of drawing and music. Miss Anna Smith and Miss Mary Hull. During the middle of the third school term, early in 1915. the increases in students and faculty necessitated removal to the new Ellsworth High School. This building was the alma mater of several members of the present faculty. Extra curricular activities in the form of clubs, sports, publications, and debating teams supplemented the excellent courses enhanced the pleasure of the students school life. With the steady increase of the student body arose the demand for more space, an enlarged faculty, and better teaching facilities. The School Board then decreed the building of a new high school. After sixteen months of construction, the building was ready for occupancy on January 16. 1928. Under the careful supervision of Principal Walter H. Church, now superin- tendent of the public schools of McKees Rocks, and the present principal, Maurice R. Arner, the high school has developed to a considerable extent. Progress has been marked by the excellent guidance of the school board consisting of Cyrus A. Davis. Solicitor; Mrs. Elizabeth Yunker. H. D. Hewlett. John R. Noble, John Driscoll, Alfred Williams. Silvio Baldassare. and Frank Reider. The notable increase in pupil membership is clearly indicated by the en- rollment of over nine-hundred students in a building constructed for a capacity of six hundred. Despite the crowded conditions, regulations are upheld through the cooperation of the traffic sc|iiad. managed by assistant principal, Walter Ritenour. Scholastic attainment is a( liie ed from the teachings of well-trained instructors. After four fnrilful years ol training, pleasures, hopes, and successes, we Seniors sadiv leave this renowned iii tilution. Ptige Tivelre

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BOOK TWO