Millvale High School - Millvalean Yearbook (Millvale, PA)

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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

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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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THE MILLVALEAN Page Twenty SADWICK, MORRIS Moe General Course, Band 1937, Orchestra 1937, Class Basketball, Class Mushblll, Class Boxing, Assembly Program, Minstrel. Look on the cheery side of life seems to be Moe's golden rule. In classes Moe can usually be found chuckling over some recent happening. His peculiar laughter isn't entirely harmless, as it soon spreads over the entire room. His talent seems to lie in the musical world. SCHAFER, LAVINA Schaf General Course, Girls' Athletic Club, Girls' Chorus, Class Basketball, Vice President of Freshman Class, Millvalean Salesman. Lavina is one of those heartily cheery gals who is always ready, willing and able to contribute to a good time. She is Miss Smith's example of the perfect cook and seamstress and exhibits her handiwork with her ex' tensive wardrobe of practical outfits. SCHIEFELBEIN, WILLIAM Schulic General Course, Bowling League. Bill was a newcomer to M.H.S, at the beginning of this year but has made quite a place for himself. Quiet and shy, he doesn't attempt to impose on others, but always has a ready smile and sincere 'iHello for anyone of his fellow students. His main hobby lwe are toldj is very unusual-bug collecting. SCHMELTZ, MARIE Maria Commercial Course, Girls' Athletic Club, Millvalean Staff, Class Basketball 1937. Alwa s a kind word might be Marie's motto. for she fairly bubbles with good nature. While she is generally known as one of the quietest seniors, her friends know that she is the talkative type. Excited chatter-then a peal of laughter introduces Marie's presence to any group eager for her merry companionship. SCHMITT, JEAN Jeannie Commercial Course, Millvalean StaE, Chieftain Staff, Girls' Athletic Club. Jeannie is a blonde with twinkling blue eyes that sparkle with good humor. She is quick to flash on a pleasant smile, or put a friendly word into any conversation. Her life revolves around music, and evening finds her dis- playing the latest dance steps with a handsome trum eter as her partner, The variety of ensembles in her warcliobe enables Jean to dress the part for all occasions. SCHMITT, VIOLA Vi General Course, Girls' Chorus, Baton Club, Rifle Club, Tap Class, Candy Seller, Chief- tain Staif, Assembly Play, Treasurer of Sophomore Class, Nlinstrel, Millvalean Salesman. When the orchestra strikes up a lively tune and the click of rhythmic feet is heard, you may be sure that Vi is entertaining for a school function. Yes, Vi has shown us many times that she is quite an accomplished tap dancer. Her combined qualities of pep, enthusiasm, and cooperation in all things make her a most popular young lady.