Millvale High School - Millvalean Yearbook (Millvale, PA)

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THE MILLVALEAN i Page Eighteen OSTERRITTER, JACK Academic Course, Forum Club 1938, Senior Play, Dramatic Club, Assembly Programs, Camera Club, Millvalean Sales- mah. one of the most cooperative In spite of his outspoken carefree attitude, jack is probably Seniors. He faired well in the senior play which added immensely to his popularity with everyone. Jack would like to be a medico and if be does as well in college as he did in M.H.S., we believe his ambition will be realized. PALARZI, FLORA Flo Commercial Course, Girls' Athletic Club, Girls' Chorus, Rifle Club, Minstrel, Mill- valean Salesman. Flora is always surrounded by members of the opposite sex who take advantage of her good nature by ever- lastingly teasing her. At football and basketball games, she is a constant inspiration to the players and hardly ever misses a match. PAVKOVICH, ANN Annie High Honor Graduate, Commercial Course, Forum Club 1938, Senior Play, Class Basketball, Girls' Athletic Club, Chieftain Staff, Millvalean Staff. Tops in Typing is Ann's cherished title, won after hours of pecking at a typewriter. Because of her de- pendability, teachers entrust confidential tasks such as tests ro Ann's discreet nature. This trait, no doubt, will lead her to a worthfwhile position in later life. PFISCHNER, PAUL Pep Academic Course, Band, Orchestra, Ride Club, Camera Club, President of Junior Class, South Westem P.S.M.A. Band 1940, All-County Orchestra, I-Ii-Y Club, Mill- valean Staff, Senior Play, Vice President of Senior Class, Crafts Club. Pep's cheery outlook on life arid his infectious smile have made him well-known and well liked by teachers and students alike. One of his favorite hobbies is photography. This he has displayed to good advantage with our Millvalean pictures. In the absencc of Mr. Burgess, versatile Paul capably carried on. PFISCHNER, ROBERT Bob Academic Course, President of Freshman Class, Secretary of Camera Club, Chieftain Staff, Vice President of Hi-Y 1938-1939, President of Hi-Y 1940, Vice President of Varsity Club, Stage Manager, Merit Parade, Business Manager of Millvalean. Bob has been described as most likely to succeed. and we feel that he will because he is reliable, coopera- tive, and business-like. Football and basketball manager, he has plenty of pep and school spirit. .Very popular, Bob is probably the busie t Senior, what with managing the athletes and being business manager of the Millvalean. PFISCHNER. WILLIAM Bill Honor Graduate, Academic Course, Crafts Club, Bowling League, All-County Or- chestra, Band, Orchestra, Hi-Y, Rifle Club, Millvalean Staff, South Western P.S.M.A. Band 1940. One of the set of three graduating cousins, Bill also possesses the characteristics of the other two, friendli' ness, politeness, and willingness, When fellowfstudents need aid with some difficult problem, Bill is cheerfully waiting and willing to serve. An abundant store of pep is owred by Bill and he is happiest while racing through the building on an errand for teachers or classmates.

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McCAULEY, DAN Danny Commercial Course, Football, Basketball. When Irish Eyes are Smiling best describes Danny, for in his eyes can always be found a merry twinkle. Probably the most distinguishedflooking member of thc class. Dan is quiet and serious. He is one of the most admired Seniors, MILLER, WALLACE Wally General Course, Senior Play, Millvalean Staff, Class Boxing. ulvfischievous. carefree and talkative best describes Wally Miller. And these qualities were utilized in this yearis Senior Play. for he played the hero-a boy almost eighteen. He hzs a reputation for wisecracking. and is one of the mort popular boys of the class. MOEDIN GER, ALICE Al Commercial Course, Treasurer of Fresh- man Class, Band, Orchestra, Girls' Chorus, Minstrel, Chieftain Staff. South Western P.S.M.A. Band 1940, Millvalean Salesman. Alice is our great girl trumpeter. Because of her musical prowess. she added her talented presence to numerous stage appearances and was ore of the M,H.S. students selected for this year's South Western P.S,M.A. Band Concert. Her lovely outits enhance her trim and attractive appear- MOHR, ETTA MAE Sis', Commercial Course, Senior Play, Crafts Club, Rifle Club, Chieftain Staff, Class Basketball 1937, Girls' Athletic Club, Millvalean Staff. Etta Mae is a Senior with a quiet manner but a jolly, readyffor-anything nature. Beneath her quiet disguise lies a funsloving attitude which she has shown quite frequently at Senior Play rehearsals. Her main hobby, it seems, is operating the mimeograph machine which she does quite eflicicntly for the school newspaper. MOHR, VIVIAN Viv High Honor Graduate, Commercial Course, Millvalean Staff, Library Assistant, Chief- tain Staff, Senior Play. Viv is one of thosc girls whose chief object in life is making others hapcpy. Along with this she is capable and may always be epended upon to come through with flying colors when there is a difficult task to be completed. A dimpled smile and pleasant chatter are her outstanding characteristics. MURSLACK, ANNE Annie High Honor Graduate, Academic Course, Millvalean Staff, Editor of Chieftain, Cheerleader, Class Basketball, Library assistant, Girls' Athletic Club, Dramatic u . Having a flare for creating startling coiffures, our attrac- tive cheerleader always makes a neat appearance: Ener' getic in all school activities. she voices her opinions rankly. Her enviable reputation for quick thinking and her school spirit won her the position of the editor of the popular Chieftain, 'ef' :YQ X. ey 1,13 NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY l 1 page Seventeen

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RHEAM, THELMA Tar Commercial Course, Girls' Rifle Club, Girls' Chorus, Baton Club, Crafts Club, Senior Play, Class Basketball, Millvalean Salesman. No matter what comes or goes, Thelm is always the same-carefree, pleasant and companionablc and is happy as long as she can be dancing, eating, or chatting gaily with her friends, Although Thelm appears to be a quiet, reserved girl at school her gaiety and laughter proved to be assets anywhere and no party is complete without her. RILEY, EUGENE Gene Honor Student, General Course, Orchestra, Band, Minstrel, South Westem P.S.M.A. Band 1940, Assembly Programs, Accom- panist for Girls' Chorus. If a musical career is in the books for Eugene, he must have sensed it long ago, for he has constantly been seen with sheet music under his arm and a thorough under' standing of the clarinet and piano in his mind. Well liked by both teachers and students. Eugene has com' hincd a pleasant personality, a wcll'informed mind, musical ability, and an enthusiasm for hunting to make a model boy. RITCHIE, MARIAN Ritch Commercial Course, Girls' Chorus, Crafts Club, Rifle Club, Minstrel, Millvalean Staff. Petite best describes Marian, and her dark hair and eyes, accompanied by beautiful white teeth. make her the perfect picture for a toothpaste advertisement. Because she is quiet in classes, her unique giggle is appreciated by all. Marg and Marian are the inseparables of the class. ROBINSON, MARION Mar Commercial Course, Band, Orchestra, Senior Play, Dramatic Club, Assembly Program, Library Assistant. Girls' Chorus, Girls' Athletic Club, Crafts Club, Mill- valean Staff. Vim, vigor, and vitality are adjectives best describing peppy Marion. This talkative lass enlivens any conversa' tion with her supply of laughfprovoking jokes and seems always to have a new one ready to spring from her lips, if her ever-present smile is any sign. Her success in sewing class is verihed by the many neat sports clothes which garb her trim hgure. lncidentally, she is a favorite with both sexes. RUSSELL, DONALD Russ General Course. Baby-blue eyes and long, dark lashes are two becomf ing assets possessed by Russ , but he has never used them to make feminine hearts flutter. lnstcad, he has been shy and quiet, going about his work efficiently and turning out surprisingly good results. Don's literary ability was brought out in English lV class where his clever themes revealed the sly humor he possesses. If Silence is Golden. Don will always have a good financial standing. RUZOMBERKA, EDWARD Ruz Academic Course, Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Treasurer of Hi-Y, President of Varsity Club, Class Mushball, Class Boxing, Millvalean Staff. A basketball star. Ed is a husky youth, especially noted for his athletic activities. He is tall and handsome, and is an excellent dancer, ln spite of all that. Ed is quite a student-often to be seen in study hall diligently pre- Earingg assignments, Even though seemingly quiet and ashful in class, Ed is exceedingly friendly and as a result is very well-liked. i It NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY Page Nineteen