The Nineteen Hundred Fifty Presented by THE SENIOR CLASS OF MONACA HIGH SCHOOL MONACA, PENNSYLVANIA FOREWORD The staff has labored diligently and delved deeply through the year's events to record the worthwhile accomplishments, the time and place of experiences, and memories of teachers, schoolmates, and friends. These records are yours to treasure and to keep. A great part of the success with which our aims were carried out is due to the full cooperation of you, the students, faculty, and townspeople. For this—and for the fact that you entrusted us with the publication of the 1950 Acanom, the staff expresses to you its most sincere and deep appreciation. II f III [ 11111 We, the Class of 1950, respectfully dedicate this edition of the Acanom to Miss Elizabeth P. Jernberg, for her faithful service, sincere understanding, and impartial friendliness. MISS ELIZABETH F. JERNBERG Fred D. Geusen Robert J. Pritchard Louis G. Moslener Mont D. Youtes John D. Ray John Dinsinore Earl S. Shafer President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Solicitor Charles J. Renner Mitchell L. Thomas — 5 HELEN J. SCHULLER Secretary 5STO33 EUDORE G. GROI.EAU Principal Elizabeth P. Jernhorg English Walter Hornbake Industrial Arts Lawrence Bruno Social Science — 8 — Grant Beighey Social Science Lewis J. HI ista n Mathematics k William J. Kiefer Science Alice Petrosky Physical Education Marguerite Kline Library Ruth M. Malloy Biology Stephen P. Graff Music George A. Dietrich Mathematics William F. Brennan luttin Bronco Kosanovich Physical Education — 9 — I Christy J. Mangin Junior High Principal Eleanor Helfrich Home Economics Veda Whittingham English Esther Schachern English Ruth Minnitte Social Science Joseph E. Cutrona History Fred L. Schenley Viola Manderson Physical Education School Surse — 10 HERE AND THERE Typists E. Cushnen, D. Ralish, A. Lape. I. Ruhino, M. Bassar Literary Staff Sitting: M. Regney, B. Henry, B. Doc H. Davis, J. Sundry. Standing: A. Pete M. Ballade, M. LeGoullon, H. Johnsto Bucdni — 12 — Business Staff S. Guzanich, H. McCartney, W. Miller, R. Davenport, R. Elmer, R. Brush futures Staff J. Summerville, G. Swansey, M. Hugh, L. Adamek, C. Linn, R. Theil, J. Rankin, J. Barbara Sports Editors W. Reigel, J. Martin- kovich, R. Bergener, A. Scassa. CLASS 1950 TELECAST Just a few weeks more, and our dear high school days will be beyond recall; we shall be left with memories only of our three years cruise in Monaca High. The log of our sophomore year which be- gan September 2, 1947, reminds us of the selection of our class rings, the enjoyable Turkey Trot” dance, the sale of Valentine candy, and our daring sophomore assembly. This year’s cruise was under the guidance of Miss Milliron, our class sponsor, and the lead- ership of the class president, Bill Alexander. It came to an end with the Freshman-Sopho- more From held in our beautifully decorated gymnasium. After basking in the still w'aters of Sum- mer Vacation,” we returned to active duty in the fall as the log of our junior year states. Our junior class sponsor, Miss O'Keefe, and class president, Craig White, placed empha- sis on the great need of increasing our class funds. Through the promotion of Hallowe’en candy sales, a profitable magazine subscrip- tion campaign, and other sales ventures, we added considerably to the financial status of the class. We became adventuresome in dra- matics, and on April 8, 1949, we successfully presented Just Ducky”, our junior class play. Later in April, we honored the seniors at the Junior-Senior Prom, which had as its at- tractive setting, an improvised old-fashioned flower garden with the traditional fountain. After another peaceful cruise in the quiet waters of Summer Rest, we, the seniors of 1950, entered upon our last cruise, according to the senior year log, w ith dynamic interest in everything scholastic and with true school spirit. We well assumed the role of upper- classmen. On this our last cruise w'e recall scores of incidents, interesting only to the members of our class. With Craig White as our leader again, we sailed into our many class duties and activities. We began our so- cial events of the year wdth our Glad to Know' You dance given for all the student body. We planned the pep meeting assem- blies and supported our teams with the great- est of loyalty. At the close of the football season, we held the annual Football Queen dance, at which Bettijane Tepsic was crown- ed Football Queen by David Nichol who was assisted by Angelo Scassa and Robert Elmer. On December 2, the curtains were drawn and the great applause faded away. The cast of Captain Applejack”, and the producer-direc- tor, Mrs. Lenora Thomas, congratulated them- selves on the fact that the class of 1950 had presented a play that w'ould live long in the minds of those who had witnessed it and of those who had produced it. The outstanding memories of this cruise are the Junior-Senior From with its most in- triguing tropical setting, where the seniors were the guests of the juniors, and, too, the Senior Aurevoir banquet held at Sheffield Towers. The interesting, enjoyable visits to Geneva College on Valley Day, the trips to local industries and firms, and the good as- semblies of guest artists w'ere other features of our senior cruise. As we reached our final activities in Mon- aca High School, we remembered our mo- ments of joy and sadness, success and failure, and above all, our newly acquired obligation to society—making this world a better place in which to live. Before going ashore from our last cruise on Commencement Day, May 26, we expressed our deep appreciation and gratitude to our sponsor, Mrs. Locke, for her untiring efforts and interest to make our last year, one ever to lx- remembered. — 14 — CRAIG WHITE Tall iail u ith an ever ready answer CLAY BERINGER Brilliant, versatile, impersonator BETTIJANE TEPSIC Dashing little lady, lovable CLASS OFFICERS President Craig White Vice-President Clay Beringer Secretary Bettijane Tepsic Treasurer Beverly Henry BEVERLY HENRY Courteous, sweet, always understanding — 15 — SENIORS LOIS ADAMEK Life dull without her WILLIAM ALEXANDER A whiz in football ROSE ALLEMAN Petite, willy, peppy THERESA ANTOLINE Always in a hurry — 16 ROY BADEN Seldom heard, but often seen MARY LOUISE BALLACK Dependable, loyal to her class JOAN BARBARA Always Young in heart ROBERT BARTOSH Quiet, but full of tricks SENIORS RAY BERGENER Has a certain interest in room 1 NANCY BISCHAK MARI JANE BISICH Aunt Agatha of class play Nice personality, attractive — 18 — EDWARD BOBISH Drives his own car — 19 DIANA BUDACKI Reserved, but enjoys fun RAYMOND BRUSH Quiet, takes life easy FETE BUCCINI Studious, ouns his own truck SENIORS TED CICCOZZI Interests he out of school ANNA CIMECA Dotes on girl's sports NORBERT CRONIN A hit of Irish wit BERTHA CRONIN Truly a real friend — 20 — RAY CROPPLES Happy-go-lucky ELIZABETH CUSHNEN Energetic majorette, winning smile RICHARD DAVENPORT Determined to make good HILDA DAVIS Quiet, conservative classmate — 21 — SENIORS JACK DINSMORE Partial to driving cars BETTY DOCKTER Demure, friendly smile WILLIAM DONAHEY One of the hill-top gang — 22 — DONAI £i, a got)j pai The team's EDWIN EDWARDS Quiet, but enthusiastic ROBERT ELMER Nonchalant, football center ALBERT EVANS Class representative, likes baseball — 23 — SENIORS MARIANNA FARINACCI Sports and dancing her hobbies MARY ANN GOLDBACH Quiet, unassuming lass ROBERT GREBACK Good luck always JOHN GUZANICH Faithful stage manager — 24 — V — 25 — THOMAS HEZLEP Likes to mimic Donald Duck SENIORS FAITH HUGHES Dane big her specialty, likes sports MARIANNE HUGLI Casual, musically inclined — 26 — BERNARD JENA Pun loving, big tease WILMA JOHN Thoughtful, a faithful classmate BRADLEY JOHNSON HARRY JOHNSTON As a friend he's tops Displays histrionic ability JEAN KALLBERG Mischievous, likeable CARL KOVACH Bewildered with his lessons — 27 — JOSEPH KOZAR Outstanding guard on the court SENIORS WILLIAM KUGEL Esteemed traveler of Broad head Road FRANK KUNA Serious, but full of joy — 28 — ANNA LAPE Co-editor of Torch, a true friend MARIE LEGOULLON Undying loyalty to M. H. S. LUTHER LINDEMANN Jokester, chem puzzles him CAROLE LINN Winner of music laurels JULIA LUCCI Good friend of Lena's — 29 — SENIORS MARIO LUCENTE Shies away from opposite sex JOHN MAJORS Likes out of town girls DONALD MAJZLIK Strictly on the good-natured side ALEXANDER MAKOWIECKI Mischievous, likes to argue — 30 — RONALD MANGIARELLI Seen in a Chevy ANTHONY MARCHIONE Quite a brain, enjoys science JOSEPH MARTINKOVICH The man with the smile JOHN MATEER Country cousin from BroaJheaJ — 31 — SENIORS Howard McCartney Quiet, enjoys fun Charles McLaughlin Small, but mighty Theresa McLaughlin Studious, headed for success HARVEY McSHAFFREY Witty, tv ill be missed in the band — 32 — JANET MEANY WILLIAM MILLER A quiet, enthusiastic senior Diligent worker, loyal friend JOHN MORRIS Not as quiet as he looks LOUIS MORRIS John's twin brother, carefree — 33 — GEORGE MILNE Fond of the out of doors SENIORS DAVID NICHOL Gridiron strategist, Football King” CONNIE OLSHANSKI Seldom heard, but always on the job DONALD ORD Daring, always on the go — 34- ARLENE PETERSON ROSE MARIE PETRELLA Strong rooter for Monaca High Attractive, winning smile MARY PETRONIO Understanding, is friendly to all m JANE RANKIN Blonde, always smiling SENIORS MARLENE REGNEY Peppy cheerleader, prefers alumni WILLIAM REIGEL In basketball supreme, in love brunettes THOMAS RESTAK One of the big three — 36 — EDWARD RIDDEI A comic on stage, rare ability t L ISABEL RUBINO She's everybody's friend MICHAEL SALAMAY One of our mighty eleven CHRISTY SANT EUFEMIA A quiet manner, a friendly smile — 37 — ANGELO SCASSA The salt of the class, admired by all KATHLEEN SCHMITT Class comedienne, a true blue friend — 38 — MARILYN SEBASTIAN A charming lass with quiet grace THURZA SHAFFER Likes Rays of sunshine PEGGY SHANER PATRICIA SHELDON Happy, wears a newly acquired solitaire Patty with the light brown hair FLORENCE SIMPSON Keen sense of humor. Cover Girl JOHN SUMMERVILLE Class photographer, a real student — 39 — SENIORS JOYCE SUNDRY An all around girl LENA TAORMINA SALVATORE TAORMINA Pep, vim and vigor Mischief lurks in his eyes — 40 — REGINA THEIL RUTH TUFFIE Chief usher, interested in school affairs Pleasant manner, good student — 41 — MARIANNE VUKMANOV1CH Very charming and conscientious SE NIORS ANCIL WEEKLEY Always has the right answer LEE WEIGEL Pals with alumni. cheerful — 42 — — 43 — NANCY HASLETT She’s everybody’s pal PAUL COCHRAN Loquacious, likes music OFFICERS AT EASE X X 'Pium 11 AN ARABIAN NIGHTS ADVENTURE IN THREE ACTS CAST OF CHARACTERS (In the order of their appearance) Lush Harvey McShaffrey Poppy .................................. Lois Adamek Mrs. Agatha Whatcombe Ambrose Applcjohn Anna Valeska Mrs. Pengard ................... Horace Pengard Clay Beringer Ivan Borolsky Harry Johnston Dennet David Nichoi John Jason Joseph Martinkovich PIRATES:—Robert Elmer, Don Dusold, Jack Morris, Louis Morris, John Mateer, Eddie Riddei, Tom Restak, Angelo Scassa, Salvy Taormina, Dick Davenport, John Majors. Nancy Bischak Craig White Marijane Bisich Joyce Sundry — 44 — SCENES FROM CAPTAIN APPLEJACK ACT I : — THE ADVENTURE ACT II : — THE DREAM ACT III — THE ROMANCE scene of the play is laid in the Library of Ambrose Applejohn's house at Polperren, Cornwall I lie Senior Class of 1950 Presented “CAPTAIN APPLEJACK” December 2, 1949 LENORA H. THOMAS, Director TICKET COMMITTEE Beverly Henry Regina Theil Marilyn Sebastian Janet Meany PROPERTY COMMITTEE Marie LeGoullon Mary Louise Ballack Arlene Peterson Bettijane Tepsic Donald Dusold Richard Davenport Julia Zaperach Hilda Davis Florence Simpson PROGRAMS Elizabeth Cushnen Jeanne Kallberg Alma Vogt Bertha Cronin LIGHTING EFFECTS Norbert Cronin Angelo Scassa POSTERS Bill Reigel Robert Elmer Joseph Kozar Albert Evans STAGE CREW Pete Buccini Bill Alexander Howard Herman Frank Kuna George Milne Donald Ord Christy Sant Eufemia Harold Woodeshick COSTUMES Kathleen Schmitt Kay Herman Melva Bassar MAKE-UP Jane Rankin Marlene Regney Marianne Farinacei USHERS Regina Theil Joan Barbara Lena Taormina Julia Lucci Wilma John Peggy Shaner Rose Marie Petreila Mary Petronio Isabel Rubino Marianne Vukmanovich PROMPTERS Carole Linn Faith Hughes — 46 — The Senior Class of 1950 Presented “JUST DUCKY” April 8, 1949 LKNORA H. THOMAS, Director TICKET Kathleen Schmitt Patty Sheldon Theresa Antoline Jean Kallberg Mary Petronio PROGRAM Lois Adamek Peggy Shaner Jane Rankin Marianna Farinacei Alma Vogt Wilma John Janet Meany Carole Linn Lena Taormina STAGE MANAGERS Angelo Scassa Harold Woodeshick Salvy Taormina Pete Buccini Joe Martinkovich Alex Makowiecki Mike Salamay Donald Ord William Reigel Carl Kovach PUBLICITY Betty Dockter Kay Herman Ray Bergener David Nichol MAKE-UP Elizabeth Cushnen Marie LeGoullon PROPERTIES Beverly Henry Faith Hughes Thomas Restak Connie Olshanski Eddie Riddei Rose Alleman Isabel Rubino Mary Louise Ballack John Guzanich Steve Guzanich Nancy Bischak Regina Theil George Milne John Majors USHERS Marijane Bisich Isabel Rubino Beverly Henry Rose Marie Petrella Betty Dockter Regina Theil Hilda Davis Peggy Shaner Joan Barbara Wilma John PROMPTERS Joyce Sundry Gloria Swansey — 47 — “JUST DUCKY” Cast of Characters Craig White Anna Lape Dolly Ralish Bettijane Tepsic Harry Johnston Harvey McShaffrey Florence Simpson Robert Elmer Clay Beringer Dick Davenport Melva Bassar Arlene Peterson 49 — MR. MAXWELL MRS. MAXWELL BERNADINE BETTY LOU WILBUR HERCULES CONNIE CRAIG MOORE MR. MOORE DEL MARSHAL AUNT MARY MISS BLAYNE PROPHETIC WHAT-NOTS Nickname Ambition Destined to be Degrees Conferred Lois Adamek Lois Artist Heartbreaker Very talkative William Alexander Windy Pro-Football Player Water boy at Pitt Admirer of Sophon Rose Alleman Rosie Secretary Housewife Office Worker Theresa Antoline Tree Good Driver Authority on health G(x d Sport Roy Baden Gus Sportsman Game warden Quiet Mary Louis Ballack Weasy Nurse Somebody's Team Supporter Joan Barbara Bunny Nurse Mattress tester Goodness Knows Robert Bartosh Bob Rifleman Millworker Willing Mclva Bassat Mel Phys. Ed. Teacher Model Nice Girl Ray Bergener Ray Undertaker Service Operator True Clay Beringer Bear Metallurgist Band Leader Entertainer Nancy Bischak Nancy Stenographer Domestic Bashful Marijane Bisich Rij Heiress School Teacher Dignity Edward Bobish Bubba Mechanic Salesman Quiet as ever Raymond Brush Virgil He won’t say To be fat Always teasing Pete Buccini Pete Engineer Military Officer Independent Diane Budacki Diane Have home for two Something Lumberjack's wife Ted Ciccozzi Ted Ask Him Glass Blower Lady's man Anna Cimeca Anna Stenographer Farmerette A wife Paul Cochran Paul James Melton Somebody's boss Choir leader Bertha Cronin Bert Secretary Airplane Hostess Timid Norbert Cronin Blinky Pharmacist Foreman Talkative Ray Croppies Gus Actor Owner of poolroom Friendly Elizabeth Cushnen Lizzy Phys. Ed. Teacher Hairdresser Amiable Richard Davenport Dick Surgeon G-Man Cooperative Hilda Davis Hilda Nurse It's a secret Good natured Anthony DeVincentis Tony To be quiet Mechanic Talkative Jack Dinsmore Jack Trapper Gas station owner Nice fellow Betty Dockter Betty Nurse Stew's only wife Charming William Donahey Bill Outdoor man Millwright Good manager Don Dusold Dus Professor Rancher Romantic Edward Edwards Eddie City Slicker Mathematician Easy going Robert Elmer Hoagy Student Sports-writer Roguish Albert Evans Lefty Reserve Officer Electrician Mischievous Marianne Farinacei Mary Sportswriter Dancer Good Sport Mary Ann Goldbach Marianne Anything nice Talkative Quiet Robert Greback Bob Architect Landscapes Model John Guzanich John Machinist Trucker Willing Steve Guzanich Steve Farmer Steel Worker Gtxxl Worker Nancy Haslett Nance Get out of school A singer Ever here Beverly Henry Betsy Nurse Stylist Helpful Howard Herman Howard Anything Truck Operator Jolly Kay Herman Kay Phys. Ed. Teacher Guess Always laughing Tom Hezlep Hezzy Orchestra Leader Navy Likes girls Faith Hughes Squeegee Dancing Teacher A Missionary Precise Marianne Hugh Marianne Who knows Bookkeeper Red Cross Worker Bernard Jena Sonny Flier Garage Owner Promptness Wilma John Johnsy To be slim Sweet as ever True Charm Bradley Johnson Brad U. S. Army Undertaker Good friend Harry Johnston Harry Accountant President of firm Saxophone Player Jean Kallberg Jeanie Air hostess Trumpeter Talker Carl Kovach Cala Policeman Somebody's husband Talkative Joseph Kozar Joe Globe trotter star Guess Playmaker William Kugel Bill To be rich Happy Football tackle Frank Kuna Hank Engineer Dramatic Coach Nice Fellow Anna Lape Anne Private Secretary Housewife True Blue Marie LeGoullon Marie Teacher Politician Ever helpful — 50 — PROPHETIC WHAT-NOTS Nickname Ambition Destined to be Degrees Conferred Luther Lindemann Luther G-Man Ribbon Clerk Silent Lover Carole Linn Carole Hostess in hotel Advisor to lovelorn Musician Julia Lucci Julie Organist Dress Designer Jolly Girl Mario Lucente Mario Athlete Railworker Mischievous John Majors Bunky To be successful Insurance Agent Good boxer Don Majzlik Toad Shopworker Dentist Jolly Alex Makowiecki Boe Mathematician French Teacher Good Football Player Ronald Mangiarelli Ronnie Garage Operator Wide-awake Speed demon Anthony Marchione Dino Pirate Player Traveler Cooperative Joseph Martinkovich Greeny Lover Man Coffin Designer Ladies' Man John Mateer Johnny Anything Mechanic Car Lover Howard McCartney Howard To be a Gentleman Tall Silent Worker Charles McLaughlin Chuckie Bus Driver Ditch Digger Big Game Hunter Theresa McLaughlin Tea Anything nice Dietitian Candy Consumer Harvey McShaffrey Babe Great thinker Ball Player Likes Math Janet Meany Janet Beautician Telephone Operator Nurse William Miller Bill A success Champ Typist Good Musician George Milne Pud He won't talk Famous Stamp Collector Jack Morris Jack It’s a secret Milkman Admirer of Sophomores Louis Morris Louis Chemist Delivery Boy Cut-up David Nichol Sonny Career Coach Mayor of Monaca Hgts. Ladies' Man Connie Olshanski Connie Something nice Just that Studious Donald Ord Don Most anything School teacher Big flirt Arlene Peterson Pete Nurse Lady Cop Chatterbox Rose Marie Petrella Rosie Housewife Debutante M. R. S. Mary Petronio Babe Children’s nurse Opera Singer Jolly Companion Dorothy Ralish Dolly To marry a Sargent One and only Good dresser Jane Rankin Jane Socialite Dress Maker Future wife Marlene Regney Mar Dramatic teacher Sob Sister Cheerleader William Reigel Willie Universtiy of Kentucky Basketball Coach Math Trust Tom Restak Tom Carpenter Lumberjack Funmaker Edward Riddei Eddie All-around mechanic Radio Announcer Ever here Isabel Rubino Betty Private Secretary Champion Typist Intelligent Michael Salamay Mike Good driver B x kworm Devilish Christy Sant Eufemia Christy Apprentice at St. Joe Shoemaker Dependable Kathleen Schmitt Kath Pharmacist Dean of Women Clever Marilyn Sebastian Marilyn Fortune Teller A good mother Helpful Thurza Shaffer Jimmy Teacher Loving wife Neat Peggy Shaner Peggy Isaly’s Clerk Switchboard Operator Engaged Patricia Sheldon Patty Housewife Just that Friendly Florence Simpson Dee Dee She doesn’t know Cover girl Sophisticated John Summerville Johnny Photographer Tall Likeable Joyce Sundry Joyce Blues Singer With a Swing Band Easy Going Gloria Swansey Gloria Nurse Swimmer Friendly Lena Taormina Lena Beautician Horseback Rider Efficiency Salvy Taormina Salvy Football Mentor Businessman Helpful Betty Tepsic Betti jane Technician Time will tell All-around girl Regina Theil Reggy Commercial Teacher Livewire Energetic gal Ruth Tuffie Ruth To learn more King’s wife Shorthand Shark Alma Vogt Alma Go to college Hostess Sincerity Marianne Vukmanovich Marianne To drive her own car Librarian Connie’s helper Ancil Weekley A nee To travel Talkative Craig’s pal Lee Weigel Lee Aviator Casanova Gallant Craig White Craig Chemistry Teacher Romeo Class 50 President Harold Woodeshick Woody Babe Ruth Handsome Baseball Promoter Julia Zaperach Julia Hairdresser Cashier Quiet and Pleasant — 51 — JUNIOR-SENIOR FROM APRIL, 1949 — 52 — bettijane tepsic CROWNED football queen THE COURT F. Hughes E. Cushnen B. Henry R. Elmer B. Tepsic D. Nichol A. Scassa B. Dockter 0. Ralish J. Rankin CLASS WILL We, the graduating class of 1950, being of sound mind and body, do hereby draw up this, our last will and testament. To the faculty we leave our heartfelt thanks for their patience and efforts in our behalf. To the Juniors we leave our most precious possessions, our school traditions. We leave to the Freshmen and Sophomores the memory of the many times we beat them in the cheering at Pep Meetings. Lois Adamek wills her artistic ability to Lil Matascik. William Alexander leaves Nancy Galbreath be- hind for a few years. Rose Alleman wills her band uniform to Janet Stuehling. Theresa Antoline leaves a bag of candy to any hungry Sophomore. Roy Baden wills all his girl friends to George Forse. Mary Louise Ballack wills her seat in chemistry class to anyone who wants it. Joan Barbara wills her job as chemistry announ- cer to anyone who can shout as loud as she can. Robert Bartosh leaves his locker to Mr. John. Melva Bassar wills her dancing ability to Jim Garrity. Ray Bergener and Thurza Shaffer leave together. Clay lie ringer leaves his brain to Ozzie Scassa. Nancy Bischak wills her quiet manners to Nancy Zinke. Marijane Bisich leaves her French accent to Don Moore. Edward Bobish leaves. Raymond Brush leaves his curly hair to Rab- bit Brown. Pete Buccini leaves his personality to any Soph- omore who needs it. Diana Budacki wills her smiles to Barbara Whitaker. Ted Ciccozzi leaves the teachers wondering how he was ever graduated. Anna Cimeca leaves her commercial ability to Lil Kuna. Bertha Cronin wills her alto horn to Marlene Shires. Norbert Cronin, Kay Herman, and Charles Mc- Laughlin leave their freckles to be divided among the members of the Freshman Class. (Two freckles apiece) Ray Croppies wills his brain to anyone who wants it. Elizabeth Cushnen wills her baton to Nancy Trumpeter. Richard Davenport leaves the girls of the high school free to date other boys. Hilda Davis wills her nonchalant air to Mary Agnes Grubich. Anthony DeVincentis leaves his deep voice to Frances Krell. Jack Dinsmore wills his beauty naps to any- one who doesn’t get enough sleep. Betty Dockter wills one pair of practically new shoes to anybody going barefoot.” William Donahey leaves his football managing ability to his successor. Don Dusold leaves one quart of milk to any undernourished Freshman. Edwin Edwards leaves his stage name to Holly- wood. Robert Elmer leaves his acting ability to Eu- gene Biondi. Albert Evans leaves the noise he makes when blowing his nose to any diesel locomotive. Marianne Farinacei wills her basketball ability to Joan Reigei. Mary Anne Goldbach leaves her quiet disposi- tion to Carol Youtes. Robert Greback leaves one less person who dis- likes to study. John and Steve Guzanich leave their car to Phyllis Grosshans, who is tired of walking to school. Beverly Henry leaves her cheer-leader's uniform to her sister Charlotte. Howard Herman leaves his happy outlook on life to Bob Fitzsimmons. Tom Hezlep wills his car to Jim Stephens so he can fly down the hill in the morning. Faith Hughes wills her job as editor of the ACANOM to anyone who likes to work. Marianne Hugh wills her library work to Nancy Smith. Bernard Jena leaves the high school to the class of 51. Wilma John leaves her quiet ways to Tootsie Ralish. Bradley Johnson leaves his parking place to Mr. Beighey. Harry Johnston wills his loud socks to Pete Gallagher. Jean Kallberg wills her job at Bender's to Ar- lene DeLuca. Carl Kovach leaves without even giving the girls a chance. Joe Kozar leaves the Monaca High School bas- ketball team to pine over the loss of a good player. William Kugel wills twenty-five pounds to Ken- neth Woodeshick. Frank Kuna wills his surplus A's to Frank Nunzir. Anna Lape wills her half day school sessions to anyone who would like to have them. Marie LeGoullon leaves peace and quiet in Monaca High School until another noisy person comes along. Luther Lindemann wills his carpenter ability to the A. F. of L. — 54 — CLASS WILL Carol Linn leaves her drum to Dawn Blistan. Julia Lucci and Lena Taormina will their bond of friendship as an example to the entire high school. Mario Lucente wills two perfectly good school books to the furnace. John Majors leaves as quiet”?? as he came in. Don Majzlik leaves his shyness to Donald Dun- can. Alex Makowiecki wills his football suit to Mr. Bruno who hopes he can find someone to fill it. Ronald Mangiarelli leaves a list of alibies to anyone who may need them. Anthony Marchione leaves his initials on the desks. Joe Martinkovich leaves the basketball manager- ship to John Hornyak. John Mateer leaves taller than when he entered. Howard McCartney leaves his humorous out- look on life to all downcast students. Theresa McLaughlin wills her dimples to Do- lores Petrella. Harvey McShaffrey leaves more handsome than when he entered. Janet Meany wills everything she wants to get rid of to her sister Sylvia. William Miller leaves his blond hair to any Junior girl who can’t afford peroxide. George Milne leaves and is glad of it. Jack and Louis Morris leave behind them con- fused people who were unable to tell which brother was which. David Nichol leaves his love for sports to the boys in the Junior Class providing they take good care of it. Connie Olshanski leaves her clarinet to Doro- thy Rubino. Donald Ord leaves all of his credits to John Domjancic. Arlene Peterson wills her personality to Henry Newman. Rose Marie Petrella and Peggy Shaner leave with diamond rings on their fingers. Mary Petronio wills her sneezes to anyone who can time them as well as she can. Dorothy Ralish leaves her sister Elaine in school to carry on the family name. Jane Rankin wills a lock of her hair to all her admirers. Marlene Regney wills her position as a cheer- leader to Nancy Weigel and Rose Marie Pizzuti. William Reigel wills his height to Rusty Lu- bert. Tom Restak leaves his driver’s license to Con- nie Jagerski. Edward Riddei wills his jalopy to Sukie Tew. Isabel Rubino wills her raven tresses to Peggy Grime. Mike Salamay leaves his grin to anyone who can make use of it. Christy Sant Eufemia leaves the high school by the front door. Angelo Scassa wills his ability to study to Eddie Martincek. Kathleen Schmitt wills her wise sayings to any- one who can think them up as fast as she can. Marilyn Sebastian leaves her trumpet to Arlene Glasser. Patty Sheldon wills herself to Elroy. Florence Simpson wills her golden hair to Norma Herdt. John Summerville wills his seat in room 7 to Don Newman. Joyce Sundry wills her gun-moll acting to any Paramount star. Gloria Swansey leaves her Economic Geography to Jack Coombs. Salvy Taormina wills his last five minutes morn- ing sleep to Frank DeSalle. Betti jane Tepsic bequeaths her title as Football Queen to a lucky girl in the class of ’51. Regina Theil wills her chief usher position to any of the junior ushers. Ruth Tuffie wills her superior stenographic abil- ity to Joan Boren. Alma Vogt leaves her typist ability to Josephine Cochran. Marianne Vukmanovich wills her desk in Room 14 to Veronica Daniel. Ancil Weekley leaves his walk from Monaca Heights to anyone who needs the exercise. Lee Weigel wills his good disposition to Rich- ard Stiffey. Craig White leaves his stage love making ability to Clark Gable. Harold Woodeshick wills his mathematic ability to Jack McCracken. Julia Zaperach wills her seriousness to Jackie Smith. Paul Cochran wills his singing voice to Darius Reynolds. Nancy Haslett leaves happily. We hereby appoint the Junior Class as Chief Executors of this will and testament. In witness whereof, we have set our seal and have been given permission to publish this, our last will and testament, May 26, 1950 Signed, Witnesses: SENIOR CLASS Harry Johnston Mr. Groleau — 55 — OFFICERS President Sam Castronova Vice President..................James Arbogast Secretary Olive Manderson Treasurer Barbara Wolfe Sponsor Mrs. Betty Dean This year has been a very happy one for us all. Our uppermost thought was to build up our treasury. This was achieved by our various undertakings in which we displayed our salesmanship ability in the selling of candy, fountain pens, and magazine subscriptions, and also, by the sponsoring of movies throughout the year. On April 14, the class play, Pollyanna,” our first public appearance in dramatics, was presented to an appreciative audience. Our year's outstanding social event was the Junior- Senior Prom, given in honor of the Seniors who soon would be classified among the alumni of Monaca High School. The year's accomplishments under the leadership of our sponsor, Mrs. Dean, are merely a preview of things to come in the future. With the ending of another year, we, who still have high school days ahead, look forward to the time when we shall reap the honor and prestige due our rank as seniors. — 58 — First row: A. De Luca, T. Armstrong, L. Brehm, M. Champion, D. Adams, B. Dc Felice, J. Boren, V. Daniel, K. Budacki, N. Balentine. Second row: Mr. Reader, E. Biondi, R. Sturm, J. Baltic, M. Bacha, J. Cochran, D. Bisich, A. Conner, S. Cas- tronova, T. Adamek. Third Row: C. Barber, J. Coombs, D. Duncan, H. Brown, J. Bandula, J. Arbogast, F. DeSalle, P. Cochran First row: J. Kovach, L. Kuna, J. LaBrie, J. Hood B. Howells, A. Mitchell, L. Matascik, S. Meany G. Mecklem, G. Kappel. Second row: E. Lubert F. Krell, M. E. Mihalko, E. Ledford, M. Hutchin son, K. McClain, O. Manderson, J. LaGrosse, D M x re, R. Ord. Third row: Mr. Blistan, J. Me Cracken, F. Nunzir, J. Mano, H. Newman, R Lewarchik, R. Lucente, E. Martincek, H. Patton L. Kalervo. First row: R. Giordano, S. Erickson, D. Hartnett, R. Ersik, T. Henry. V. Frank N. Haslett, P. Weigel, B. Gallagher. Second row: Mr. Beighey, P. Grosshans, G. Gillen, D. Dooley, E. Fleischer, N. Herdt, A. Glasser, C. Hill, M. Grubich, C. DeVincentis. Third row: J. Domjancic, J. Fink, P. Gallagher, J. Hornyak, R. DeSalle, D. John, C. Johnson, R. Fitzsimmons, D. Johnston. First row: E. Stone, B. Whitaker, N. Stillwagon, N. Smith, J. Wonert, L. Namett, J. Smith, B. Wolfe. Second row: Miss O'Keefe, D. Petrella, N. Weigel, N. Trumpeter, S. Simpson. K. Schen- Icy, J. Wiblin, I. Nicely, G. Zon. Third row: L. Pupi, W. Wittingham, J. Sladic, R. Stiflfey, R. Shick, G. Weigle, D. Yothers, R. Walsh. I TUr unnu u 1 on fit MIIJH M J Oil J M President Lee Davidson Secretary ..........................Jean Donahey Treasurer Harold Swartzwelder Sponsor Miss Milliron One hundred and ten slightly apprehensive soph- omores entered the Monaca High School, Septem- ber 6, 1949. They soon settled down to the daily routine of their new surroundings. The assurance with which the members of class '52 began their undertakings, was well supported by spirit and cooperations as well as by the ability of the mem- bers. The first meeting held in September, was called by Lee Davidson, the vice-president. Miss Milliron was elected sponsor of the class. Lee Davidson in the absence of the president, John Esley, who had moved to another district, took over the duties of class president for the year. Rose Cattivera, Doro- thy Cholak, and James Stephens were appointed as the Class ring committee. The sophomores became an active part of the senior high school life. They were represented in the Student Council by Peggy Nichol and James Stephens. In athletics, the sophomore boys backed the Indians on the football field; during the bas- ketball season the sophomores were on their toes passing and making baskets for the reserves. The girls competed in badminton, basketball, and vol- ley ball. In pep meetings and at the games, the sophomores were led by Joan Bradford and Peggy Grime, their class cheerleaders. Helen Mottes and Dorothy Rubino were the sophomore majorettes. The outstanding social events of the year were the sophomore Christmas party, and the Freshmen- Sophomore Prom in the spring. 60 — First row: C. Bailey, J. Bradford, S. Ciccone, B. Behun, M. C. Berningcr, J. Davis, J. Claspy, J. Donahey. M. Antoline. Second row: D. Blistan, S. Bland, D. Coccio, D. Cholak, A. Callaghan, J. Cochran, J. Dinsmore, R. Cattivera, S. Brehm, E. Bischak. Third row: D. Erickson, L. Davidson, R. DeVaux, J. Black, R. Edwards, R. Cunning- ham, J. Bellock, B. Eiselr, Mr. Dietrich. First row: F. Nichol, C. Morris, B. Norton, D. Pickrell, P. Moore, D. Miller, J. Pyecha. Second row: Mr. Kiefer, G. Lubert, B. Palumbo, S. Mi- halko, P. Morgan, B. Patton, J. Powers, T. Mc- Laughlin, E. Rebich. Third row: L. Rambo, R. Nunzir, D. McNally, D. Reynolds, C. Reese, O. Scassa, M. Sanchez, H. Mottes, M. Olshanski. First row: R. Spearhas, N. Zinkc, E. Ralish, P. Setting, D. Rubino, A. Smith, D. Zurek, M. Duncan. Second row: Mr. Kosanovich, E. Zupsic, D. Taormina, J. Reigel, J. Stuehling, M. Wienie- ski, E. R. Zupsic, B. Zajac. Third row: G. Tew, J. Stephens, E. Cunningham, C. Brush, H. Swartz- welder, K. White, G. Gosseck, K. Woodeshick. First row: P. Grime, T. Winters, R. High, J. Her- man, S. McKilligan, V. Martin, J. Zultowski, N. Galbreath, D. Doyle. Second row: R. Greiner, P. Kozar, J. Jena, G. Lovell, C. Jagerski, R. Fezell, M. LaFaso, M. Gonczi, P. Koepfinger, R. Guza- nich, D. Emert. Third row: Mr. Brennan, R. Johnston, E. LeDonne, R. Walker, L. Frick, R. Ferrence, W. Fronko, R. McKnight, E. Kovach, E. Kovac, R. Evans. fiflllli; [PI y k 1 to M If J 00 tliflllt r OFFICERS President ........................ Edwin Simson Vice-President Larry Bryant Secretary-Treasurer Jane Blistan Sponsor Mrs. Ruth Minnitte September 6, 1949 found the freshmen class divided with two sections in the junior high school and the other in the senior high school. This division was made to accommo- date the seventh and the eighth grade students from Raccoon Township. At the first class meeting the members selected green and gold as the class colors. Each member of the class was assigned to a committee in order that each student might share class responsibilities. The treasury was increased through the sale of greeting cards and magazines. Char lotte Henry and Carol Youtes were chosen freshmen cheerleaders. Among the junior high majorettes, the class was represented by Nancy Davidson and Phyllis Marietta. The first social activity was the Victory Dance at which Lue Verne Romigh, the first junior high football queen, was crowned by William Tuma, attended by Eddie Row- an and Donald Newman, members of the victorious junior high football team. The queen’s attendants were Carol Youtes, Shirley Arbogast, Patricia Dockter, Charlotte Henry, and Suzanne Kalinoske. In March the Blue Jeans” dance was enjoyed by the merrymakers who attended it. The Freshman-Sophomore Prom held May 8, in the beautifully decorated high school gymnasium, closed our successful year. — 62 — First row: R. DeLuca, E. Erickson, A. Johnson, R. Sutelle, C. Baker, E. Lyons, L. Wehr, R. Gantz, J. Barber, B. Daudct. Second row: E. Duncan, P. Alexander, P. McClain, M. Reese, J. DeFelice, J. Ciecer- ko, F. Chott, C. Emert, J. Rowan, F. Su- telle, P. Dockter. Third row: V. Swartz - welder, F. Renzo, N. Reese, G. Benner, B. Linn, M. Shires, M. Davis, L. Romish, S. Arbogast, Mr. Popko. Fourth row: A. Bacha, F. Cavender, P. McDonald, N. Dav- idson, W. Tuma, J. Dusold, J. Hunter, Z. Hodge, J. McKeel, G. Fillinger, J. Namett, T. Nichol. First row: W. Winkle, G. Ord, C. Stahl- necker, L. Lutz, P, Vacich. Second row: B. Stone, J. Martin, G. Teapole, L. Winkle, A. Keefer, K. Kovach, P. Marietta, R. Tuf- fie, S. Erickson, S. Kalinoske, M. Jena. Third row: J. Placidi, B. Short, A. Mc- Laughlin, G. Watkins, H. Olshanski, A. Siber, K. Landymore, J. McCracken, R. Nunzir, V. Pogledich, Mr. Cornelius. Fourth row: L. Rambo, P. Salinchick, V. Troy, E. Zaperach, G. Ralish, C. Thomas, J. Hiltz, N. Chunchik, E. Powell, G. Tyler, F. Phillips. First row: G. Cronin, A. Lang, R. Snider, S. Todd, L. Bryant, J. Sundry, W. Bryant, J. Allingham. Second row: E. Simson, J. Meehan, L. Clark, O. Pritchard, H. Patterson, J. Miller, J. Lavrusky. Third row: D. Grimm, E. Rowan, C. Youtes, D. Knopp, J. Blistan, M. Macyrinski, J. Blistan, C. Henry, R, Kronk, Miss Malloy. Fourth row: D. Hunt- er, J, Davis, G. Forse, J. Bradford, J. Tuffie, J. Cutich, D. Newman, C. Ciccozzi, M. McClain. — 63 — STUDENT COUNCIL Sitting: J. Stephens, P. Nichol N. Weigle, C. Beringer, R. [)av enport, B. Dockter. Standing-. Davison, S. Castranova, R. Theii, J. Bantlula, K. Schmitt, C. Whin' F. Hughes, K. Herman, D. Nich- ol, B. Tepsic, A. Evans, M Hugh. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS President.........................Clay Beringer Vice-President Richard Davenport Secretary........................... Peggy Nichol Treasurer Nancy Weigle Sponsor............................... Mr. Kiefer The Student Council, the means for a democrat- ic system, consists of two representatives from the senior, junior, and sophomore classes, and one rep- resentative from each of the clubs. The prime object of the Student Council is to secure the cooperation of the student body by de- developing within the student a feeling of his re- sponsibility to his school. If the student is to derive any benefit from the extra-curricula life of his school, he must take an active interest in it by sharing in its projects and activities. The Student Council contributed to the assem- bly programs of the year by sponsoring the Christ- mas program featuring the usual gift remem- brances. PEN PAL CLUB First row: R. Guzanich, T. Win ters, P. Koepfmger, S. Forsc Second row: K. White, S. Brehm T. McLaughlin, C. Bailey, B Norton, S. McKilligan, V. Mar tin, A. Smith. Third rote: M Duncan, G. Lubert, B. Howells S. Flint, J. Donahcy, C. Morris Kneeling'. P. Buccini, I. Nicely, E. Stone. Standing'. G. Kappel, C. White, N. Zinke, J. Stuehling, K. Schenley, J. Martinkovich, P. Sheldon, B. Reiftel, C. Linn, A. Lape, M. Sebastian, A. Scassa, 1. Rubino. THE TORCH STAFF One of the pet projects of the senior class was Staff. Few readers realize the work and time in- the publishing of the Torch, the 1950 school news- volved in completing and distributing the paper, paper. This was the first attempt of the Torch though small. Co-Editors Anne Lape, Craig White Feature Writers Katherine Schenley, Inez Nicely, Georgia Kappel, Esther Stone, Carole Linn. Sports Reporters Joe Martinkovich, Pete Buccini, Angelo Scassa Typists Isabel Rubino, Marilyn Sebastian, Patty Sheldon Cartoonists Lois Adamek, Bill Reigel 1950 Class Sponsor Mrs. Locke PEN PAE CLUB OF FIC E R S President Vice-President Secretary ...................... Treasurer........................ Sponsor ........................ The club most recently formed in our school is the Pen Pal Club. Pen Pal Clubs are known throughout the world as organizations to establish gcxxl fellowship and to encourage people of all races and creeds to become acquainted. Writing letters develops in people a better understanding and a higher regard for one another. Correspond- ence is also wonderful recreation as it gives young Thelma Winters Patty Koepfinger Barbara Norton ..................Connie Bailey Mrs. Kline people something worthwhile to do in their spare time. The members of this club enjoy traveling by letters to many different lands. At a get-together party of the Pen Pal Club of our school, the members exchanged letters which they had received from their Pen Pals of other lands. — 67 — USHERS CLUB The Ushers Club, one of the liveliest and most active clubs of the school, has proven itself indispensable. At any moment’s notice the ushers are always prepared to take over any ushering service that is requested for school or community activties. This year the rehearsals of the duties of ushers were under the sponsorship of Mrs. Locke and Regina Theil, the chief usher. The club had a delightful January party, held the spring Usherettes’ Dance, and en- tertained the student body with an assembly featuring, At The Corner Drugstore” inter- spersed with amateur show numbers. I J. Barbara, M. Bisich, J. Lucci, L. Taor- mina, R. Theil, 1. Rubino, P. Shaner, M. Vukmanovich. R. Petrella, N. Herdt, J. Kovach, A. DeLuca, D. Bisich, J. LaBrie, S. Balentine, G. Mecklem, G. Kappel, M. Champion, B. Howells, B. Norton, P. Koepfinger, R. Nunzir, M. LaFaso, M. Duncan, C. Morris, P. Set- L tins, M. Antoline, A. Callaghan, S. Mi- halko, D. Doyle, j. Zultowski, M. Gon- czi, D. Cholak, B. Patton, T. Henry. First row: C. Bcrinner, Second row: D. Dav- enport, C. White, D. Nichol. Third row: W. Miller, E. Edwards, H. Herman, R. Elmer, P. Cochran, D. Dusold, A. Mackowiecki, D. Moore. Fourth row: L. Davidson. J. Fink, R. Mangiarelli, R. De- Vaux. J. ArhoKast, J. Majors. H. MtShaffrey, K. White, R. Ber«ener, H. McCartney, P. Buc- cini, J. Domjancic. HI-Y President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor OFFICERS Clay Beringer ................Craig White David Nichol .........Richard Davenport Mr. Reader Applications for membership in the Hi-Y Club were made available to the high school boys who wished to participate in its activities. These appli- cants were then received into the club as full- fledged members. As in previous years the club entered the Hi-Y Basketball League made up of all the Beaver Val- ley Hi-Y's. These clubs contributed to a trophy fund. The winning Hi-Y club received the trophy. Among the projects undertaken by the club dur- ing the year was the collection of the annual Thanksgiving food contributions and other dona- tions by the students for the Passavant Homes in Rochester. The Hi-Y Cabinet trimmed the huge Christmas tree in the high school auditorium and provided appropriate Christmas music recordings during the changing of classes. The Hi-Y Club of Monaca attended the spring conference for all Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y dubs of the Mid-western district. — 69 — l:irst row: C. Bering - | R. Elmer, J. Man kovich, A. Scassa, D Davenport, S. Tai r i mina, D. Nichol, | Kuna, R. Restak. S I ond row: J. Barbara, | Tepsic, B. Dock ter || Regney, M. Balia Davis, B. Henr LeGoullon, J. Meanv K. Schmitt. Tbit, J- Majors, Ci. Mecklcm. I H. Johnston. R. Thcii J. Kallberg. F. 11 H. Herman, F. B. D. Dusold. Fourth rou. I T. Shaffer, A. Petersor. ! J. Rankin, C. Linn, N Haslett, G. Swansea I M. Hugli, F. Simpson . Fifth row: A. Week Icy, j H. Woodeshick. ( White. D Makowiecki. hirst mu: J. Domjao-I cic, D. Duncan, J. C K mbs, J. Hornyai ' L. Pupi, I'. Krell, I Biondi, J. Mano, R Stiffey. Second rou : b Whitaker, O. Mander L son, B. Wolfe, T. Hen ' ry, K. Budacki, S. C tranova, L. Matascik,] | Stephens, D. Bisich, j I Cochran, K. Sc hen ley I Third rou : I. Nicely, R. Giordano, B. Galla gher, A. DeLuca, $ , Simpson, M. Cham pion, R. Ersik, P j Grosshans, T. Arnh strong, K. McClain, j f Wiblin. Fourth rou., R. Walsh, J. Sladic, T. Adamek, S . Balentinc A. Callaghan, M. Gri bich. J. Baltic, C. Hili k Fifth rou : W. Wit- tingham, R. Gallagher I C. Barber, H. Newman , R. Lewarchik, K. Df Salle, J. Bandula, F. De Salle. FRENCH CLUB OFFICERS President Richard Davenport Vice President Angelo Scassa Secretary-Treasurer Mary Louise Ballack Sponsor Mrs. Locke Every member of the classes of French automatically becomes a member of the French Club. The study of the history of France and its literature, the singing of French songs, and the playing of games in French during some of the classes’ study periods are part of the French Club program. To appreciate a language, it is necessary to know its people. The January party had somewhat of an international blend. The games, songs, and dance music were of peo- ple of other lands, and even the refreshments featured spaghetti a l italienne, sulada mcxicana, patisserie fran- caise, and Hawaiian punch. Another of the social events of this club’s year was the “April in Paris’’ dance en- joyed by many students. The year's activities closed with the annual formal dinner dance at the Connoquenessing Country Club, Ellwood City. THE STAGE CREW All through the year the boys backstage were kept busy. Handling tempermental curtains, arranging different scenery, creating plans for effective lighting, and being at the service of the different entertainers and program sponsors—all these never ending jobs required their efforts and their time. Among the six members of this crew under the supervision of Mr. John, were two seniors: the Guzanich brothers, John and Steve. Their classmates, the seniors of 1950, ex- press to them their deep gratitude and appreciation for their faithful, efficient, and un- tiring work. To our friend, Mr. John, who is ever ready to help in after hour activities, may our words, We thank you,” convey to him our deep appreciation and esteem. Silting: J. Sladic, E. Martincck. Standing: J. Guzanich, Mr. John, S. Guzanich, E. LeDonne, R. Ferrence. — 71 — First row. E. Ralish, P. Setting, S. Mc Killigan, V. Martin, N. Zinke, P. Nich ol, P. Moore. D. Doyle. Second row. B Norton, M. Antoline, C. Morris, D Rubino, M. LaFaso, P. Morgan, D. Mil let, P. Koepfinger, D. Emert, M. C Berninger, }. Reigel. Third row. .1 Donahey, R. Cattivera, J. Stuehling, B Patton, D. Cholak, C. Jagerski, R. Nun zir, S. Mihalko. First row. R. Pizzuti, D. Hartnett, B. Wolfe, O. Manderson, M. Hugli, G. Swansey, R. Boren, L. Brehm, M. Reg- ney, F. Simpson. Second row. A. De- Luca, J. Wiblin, I. Nicely, B. Henry, T. Armstrong, P. Grosshans, L. Matascik, K. McClain, M. A. Grubich, B. Whit- aker, J. LaBrie, M. Bassar. Third row. M. Champion, N. Smith, J. Smith, N. Haslett, D. Ralish, E. Cushnen, N. Weigel, R. Alleman, J. Sundry, N. Bal entine. THE LIBRARY CLUB OFFICERS President .............. Marianne Hugli Vice-President Gloria Swansey Secretary Olive Manderson Treasurer Barbara Wolfe Sponsor Mrs. Kline The Library Club under the direction of Mrs. Kline encourages students to become interested in library work. The teen-age librarians do exceptionally good work in assist- ing Mrs. Kline and Mr. Bruno in keeping the library in smooth running order for the stu- dents of the high school. In commemoration of Stephen Foster Day, this club sponsored the movie, Stephen Foster Melodies. The proceeds derived from this project were used for the purchase of books and a desk set for the library. Among the social events enjoyed during the year were a farewell party for the sen- iors and a trip to Pittsburgh. — 72 — TRI-HI-Y OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor Linn. Second Row: R. Alleman, J. Sundry, A. Peterson, F. Hughes, O. Manderson, I. Nicely, K. Schmitt. Faith Hughes Arlene Peterson Olive Manderson Inez Nicely Miss Milliron First Rote: M. Regney, B. Tepsic, B. Henry, T. Shaffer, C. Thirteen years ago, the Monaca Tri-Hi-Y Club was constituted by the Midland Tri-Hi-Y Club. The Tri-Hi-Y is the companion organization to the Hi-Y Club. The Tri” is significant of the trios of aims and purposes around which the club is es- tablished. Its outstanding objectives are Christian ideals of living and high moral standards. At an impressive candlelight service the new members were inducted into the club at the Oc- tober meeting. The Tri-Hi-Y has undertaken dif- ferent service projects for the year. Among them were the sponsoring of the Public Library Tag Day, assisted by the Junior High Tri-Hi-Y; the Christmas party for underprivileged children, and C.A.R.E packages sent to needy families in F.urope. To finance these service projects, the Club spon- sored a bake sale, a dance, and the movie, ''Cap- tain Kidd. Interesting programs under the direction of Kathleen Schmitt were features of the evening meetings. Films of Act Your Age , Dating Dos and Don’ts , Friendship at Home , Dinner Part)’ and others were shown to the student body. N. Weigel, E. Stone. B. Wolfe, D. Hartnett, J. Smith, J. Bradford, T. Armstrong, K. McClain, L. Matascik, P. Nichol, N. Smith, N. Stillwagon, D. Pickrell, C. Jagerski, J. Wiblin, R. Cattivera. R. Pizzuti, J. Baltic, M. Hutch- inson, G. Mecklem. K. Schenley, J. Stuehling, S. Bland, N. Trumpeter, C. Hill, D. Blistan, P. Koepfinger. — 73 — JUNIOR RED CROSS COUNCIL A new organization has been added to the long list of clubs in our school. The Junior Red Cross Council was organized to form a closer relationship between the world-wide organization and the members here in the senior high school. To form the council two people were selected from each homeroom. Mrs. Olive Manderson spon- sored the group and Kathleen Schmitt was student leader. Monthly business meetings were held here in the high school at which various service projects were discussed. The first project undertaken by the council was the enrollment campaign. In previous years teach- ers had enrolled the students. This year, however, council members took over this task in their vari- ous homerooms and enrolled seventy-five per cent of the students. In December two council members, Theresa An- toline and Mary Louise Ballack, were sent to the Aspinwall Hospital with other Beaver Valley Junior Red Cross members to wrap Christmas packages for the patients. As a project to raise money for the council treasury, Kit Carson was shown to the student body. Plans have been formulated for the construc- tion of a chest full of school supplies to be sent to some school abroad as a gift from our own high school. First row: I. Nicely. R. High, R. Tuffie, M. Antoline. E. Stone. T. Antoline. Second Row: M. Hutchinson, O. Manderson. P. Moore. R. Nunzir, M. Ballack, J. Reigel, A. Peterson, C. Linn, A. Callaghan. Third Row: A. DeLuca, T. McLaughlin, C. Hill, M. Grubich, R. i-'ezell, P- Setting, B. Tcpsic, K. Schmitt. First Row: R. Pizzuti, I. Nicely, S. Brehm, M. Bisich, R. Theil, B. Tepsic, K. Schmitt, D. Hartnett, N. Zinke, B. Wolfe. Second Row: O. Manderson, B. Henry, C. Morris, L. Matascik, D. Zurek, D. Miller, M. Wisniewski. Third Row: R. Cattivera, E. Ralish, P. Nichol, M. Antoline, D. Nichol, C. Beringcr, J. Martinkovich, B. Norton, P. Moore, R. Nunzir. D. Ralish. Fourth Row: D. Bisich, E. Kovach, K. Kovach, K. White, D. Dusold, R. Elmer, E. Biondi, M. Regney, J. Donahey. Fifth Row: P. Kocpfingcr, D. Dooley, D. Adams, K. Me Clain, C. Jagerski, E. Cushnen, D. Emert, J, Pyecha. Sixth Row: J. Wiblin, A. Peterson, K. Schenley, D. Blistan, J. Stuehling, M. E. Milhalko, J. Kall- berg, M. Bassar. DRAMATIC CLUB OFFICERS President Bettijane Tepsic Vice-President Kathleen Schmitt Secretary ..............Regina Theil Treasurer Marijane Bisich Sponsor Miss Jernberg The first meeting of the Dramatic Club was the initiation of new members the last week of October. A scavenger hunt featured in which even live flies had a part. Some of the members showed their artistic skill when they began a poster campaign for winning football games. At several of the pep meetings, live marionettes appeared to delight the student body with their singing and dancing. At present, the spring assembly program is being planned. It will consist of a variety of short dramatic sketches to enable a number of members to take part. The customary trip to the Nixon Theatre in Pittsburgh in the spring is anticipated by the members of the club. D. Nichol, H. Woodeshick, H. McShaffrey, A. Evans, R. Elmer, W. Donahey, W. Alexander, J. Ko- zat, J. Hornyak, R. Gallagher, A. Scassa, F. Krell, R. Baden, R. Davenport. R. Fitzsimmons, J. Martinkovich, H. Herman, N. Cronin, D. Dusold, T. Adamek, A. Makowiecki, J. Garrity, F. De- Salle, E. Rebich, D. Duncan, C. White, M. Salamay, J. Bandula, E. Lubert- R. DeSalle, W. Reigel. THE VARSITY CLUB At a meeting called by the football boys, the Varsity Club was organized with Dave Nichol, as president; Dick Davenport, as vice-president; Alex Makowiecki, as secretary; and Don Dusold, as treasurer. The membership of the club consists of fifty boys who have earned a letter in either foot- ball, basketball, or baseball, as well as the boys who are potential letter winners. The club had several fund-raising projects and social events. The aim of the Varsity Club has been to foster good sportsmanship in victory and defeat. The his- tory of Monaca High School sports proves that it has not fallen short of this aim. — 76 — G. A. A. first Row: A. Callaghan, R. Nunzir, P. Grimes, R. Spearhas, R. High, S. McKilligan, V. Mar- lin, P. Moore. Second Row: C. Bailey. M. Duncan, J. Bradford, H. Ralish, P. Setting, J. Zultow- ski, P- Nichol, N. Zinke, D. Doyle, E. Bischak, M. Wisniew- ski. Third Row: D. Blistan, H. Mottes, R- Cattivera, N. Gal- breath, M. C. Berninger, B. Nor- ton, C. Morris, M. Antoline, R. Guzanich, J. Donahey, M. Gon- ni, D. Zurek. Fourth Row: D. Pickrell, J. Pyecha, D. Miller, D. Emert, M. LaFaso, D. Cholak, B. Patton, C. Jagerski, P. Koepiin- ger. Filth Row: S. Brehm, J. Stuehling, D. Coccio, G. Lovell, P. Morgan, R. Fezell, S. Bland, I. Reigel, S. Mihalko. First Row: E. Stone, T. Henry, K. Budacki, C. Hill, R. Ersik, B. Gal- lagher, G.Mccklem, I. Nicely. Sec- ond row: B. Howells, G. Rappel, N. Weigel, J. Smith, D. Hartnett, B. Wolfe, R. Pizzuti, S. Meany, M. Champion, J. Kovach. Third Row: N. Smith, T. Armstrong, P. Grosshans, L. Matascik, D. Petrella, N. Herdt, S. Simpson, N. Trumpeter, J. Wiblin, K. Mc- Clain, E. Fleischer. Fourth Row: B. Whitaker, J. LaBrie, J. Hood, A. DeLuca, D. Bisich, D. Doo- ley, S. Erickson, G. Gillen, O. Manderson. Fifth Row: L. Kuna, L. Brehm, J. Boren, M. Hutchin- son, J. Cochran, D. Adams, N. Stillwagon, K. Schenley. Sixth Row: N. Balentine, M. A. Gru- bich, J. Baltic, E. Ledford, M. Bacha, A. Glasser, M. E. Mi- halko. First Row '. M. Hugli, A. Peter- son, J. Meany, M. LeGoullon, R. Theil, J. Sundry, G. Swansey. Second Row: D. Ralish, R. Alle- man, L. Taormina, B. Tepsic, K. Herman, M. Bassar, M. Sebas- tian, B. Cronin, B. Dockter, D. Budacki, M. Farinacei. Third Row: B. Henry, M. Regney, E. Cushnen, M. Bisich, N. Bishak, L. Adamek, A. Cimeca, I. Rubino, R. Tuflie, F. Simpson, M. Vukmano- vich. Fourth Row: M. L. Ballack, H. Davis, T. Antoline, W. John, P. Sheldon, T. Shaffer, J. Zaper- ach, T. McLaughlin, C. Olshanski. Fifth Row: C. Linn, K. Schmitt, J. Barbara, M. A. Goldbach, A. 1-ape, F. Ffughes, J. Kallberg. G. A. A. symbolizes health, vim, and happiness for the girls in our school. Our sports tournaments and and social activities afford to every member whole- some recreation and companionship. Volleyball served as our fall opener with eleven teams vieing for championship. Our winter favorite, basketball, soon followed with some very keen competition in skillful handling of the leather sphere. The most accomplished players gained added experience in competition with teams from Beaver, Freedom, Hopewell, Beaver Falls, and Geneva College. As usual our Christmas Formal was one of the bright- est social events of the year. Many Twosomes” tried their skills in the single elimination badmin- ton and pingpong tourneys. Spring finds us on the green battling for softball honors. On Senior Day we shall give appropriate awards to the deserving participants of our active club. Good sportsmanship, team cooperation, and lots of fun for all—that's Monaca G. A. A. OFFICERS President ..................................Kay Herman Vice-President Bettijane Tepsic Secretary-Treasurer Melva Bassar Chairman of Points Joyce Wiblin Sponsor Mrs. Petrosky — 78 — Kneelings M. Bassar, B. Wolfe. J. Wiblin. E. Ralish, A. Cimeca, K. Herman. Standing: J. Pyecha, B. Henry, J. Reigel, F. Hughes, B. I'Jpsie, K. McClain, S. Flint. R. Sjx-arhas, R. Pizzuti. G. A. A. G. A. A. CHAMPIONS VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS SENIOR JUNIOR SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS SENIOR JUNIOR SOPHOMORE 79 — 1949 MAY QUEEi JOANNE PETRIE [1 — 80 — Firsl Row: L. Matascik, L. Taormina, J. Lucci, D. Petrella, M. Antoline, J. Donahcy, J. Pyecha. Second Row: J. Ko- vach, N. Herdt, T. Antoline, D. Reynolds, A. Connor, H. McShaffrey, S. Flint, C. Jagerski, F. Simpson. Third Row: J. Kallberg, M. Petronio, R. Petrella, P. Weigel, J. Rankin, A. Peterson, D. Blistan, J. Stuehling. CHORUS This year, the Chorus, again directed by Mr. Ste- phen P. Graff, made its public debut at a very impres- sive Christmas Pageant Cantata. The Chorus with its trios, duets, etc., made several public appearances at different local, civic, and religious meetings. For the first time in several years the Chorus was represented at the Midwestern-District Chorus Festi- val. The Chorus members taking part in this festival were Jean Donahey, Carole Linn, Harvey McShaffrey, and Alan Connor. The Chorus ended its season by participating in the band Spring Concert and providing music for the Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises. — 81 — J. TRUMPETER, S. McKAY First Row: H. Mottes, P. Grosshans, J. Sundry, S. McKay. Second Row: W. Miller, J. Kallherg, M. Sebastian, A. Glasser, G. Swan- ky- G. Forse, H. McShaffrey, H. Newman, J. Stuehling, R. High, E. Biondi, R. Alleman, M. Ballack. Third Row: A. Callaghan D. Moore, J. LaGrosse, M. Swanson, N. Cobb, P. Nichol, J. Shaffer, T. Shaffer. L. Romish, A. Peterson. J. Baltic. Fourth Rote: R Ersik, N. Galbreath, P. McDonald, M. Bassar, H. Johnston, R. DeVaux, C. Johnston, D. Blistan, S. Bland, E. Fleischer, C. Hill BAND HISTORY The band under the direction of Mr. Stephen P. Graff opened its season by performing at all the football games, both home and away. The pregame and half- time features and the music at pep meetings were a great school spirit builder to team and stu- dents, and an enjoyment to the spectators. The band made other appearances at home and count)’ parades, and provided the music for the class plays. R. Ersik, P. McDonald, N. Galbreath, P. Setting, R. Giordano, E. Ralish — 82 First Row: J. Trumpeter, E. Cushnen, N. Trumpeter, D. Rubino, Mr. Graff. Second Row: G. Mecklem, G. OIshanski. M. Hugh, V. Cartmale, K. McClain, J. Reigel, J. Domjancic, L. Pupi, J. Hezlep, J. Haverlak, D. Emert, F. Eungari. Third Row: P. Grime, M. Shires, B. Cronin. M. LeGoullon, ]. Stephens, T. Hezlep, L. Kalervo, C. Jagerski, J. Pyecha, J. Arbogast, M. Wienieski. Fourth Row: N. Herdt, T. Antoline, K. Budacki, T. Henry, A. Connor, J. Donahey, S. Hallman, J. Hutchinson, R. Giordano, E. Ralish, P. Setting. BAND HISTORY Jean Kallberg, Carole Linn, Bill Miller, Tom Hezlep, and Harvey McShaffrey represented the Red and Blue at the Mid- western District Band Festival. At the All-State Band Festival, the Monaca High School Band was represented by Carole Linn, who also received superior hon- ors at the State Forensic and Music League Festival for the second consecutive year. The band spring activities consisted of the County Band Concert and the annual May music festival. H. Mottes. E. Cushnen, J. Sundry, N. Trumpeter, D. Rubino, P. Grosshans — 83 — fill Monaca Beats Freedom A smooth-working T-formation, featuring a pair of speedy halfbacks, gave the Indians their first win of the season over their arch rivals, the Freedom Bull dogs, by the score of 19 to 6. The biggest surprise of the game was the performance of Bill Alexander, senior halfback, who teamed up with Salvy Taormina, veteran speedster, to roll up consistent gains through Freedom's line and around the ends. Monaca struck twice for touchdowns in the first quarter before the Bulldogs could organize an effective defense. Alexander set up the first score when he took a pitch-out from Dave Nichol and sprinted 56 yards around left end to the Freedom 15, for the longest gain of the evening. On the next play he twisted through the line for the initial T. D. Toarmina plunged for the extra point. The second score was set up immediately after the next kick off when Cen- ter Bob Elmer recovered a Freedom fumble on the Freedom 38. Only two plays were needed by the In- dians to convert the break into a touchdown. Taor- mina ripped off 23 yards to the Freedom 15 around right end and Alexander followed by circling left end to score without being touched. Freedom got back into the game in the second period with a 45-yard touchdown march of its own. Running plays by Free- dom moved the ball to the Monaca 21. At that point, Dimerling flipped a lateral to Chick Marshall, who raced around left end to the Monaca 4. Sergent picked up two yards through the line and Borro dived through for the final two yards. In the final stanza the Bulldogs took to the air and Bob Elmer, Indian center, intercepted one of Dimerling's passes on the Freedom 27. Alexander reached the 11-yard mark in one at- tempt and then went to the five on another. Taormina took over and dashed through the line standing up for the final Monaca tally. Richard Stiffey's attempted place kick for the conversion was blocked by Borro. Indians Lose Heartbreaker To Fifth Avenue Playing their first home game of the '49 season, the Indians encountered their first defeat. The 3,500 who saw a Fifth Avenue club that was outplayed in prac- tically every department except scoring, probably will remember the occasion for a long time. The outstand- ing feature of the thrill-packed battle, unquestionably was the 99V2 yard touchdown run of Norman Gant, First Row: R. Baden. R. Cunningham. R. McKnight, A. Scassa, L. Frick, S. Taormina, T. Adamek, D. Nichoi, J. Dinsmore, W. Zajac. Second Row: Mr. Bruno, K. Woodeshick, C. Reese, J. Black, R. Gallagher, D. Dusold, R. Elmer, G. Croppies, W. Alex- ander, M. Salamay, H. Herman, Mr. Kosanovich. Third Row: T. McNally, R. Sturm, N. Cronin, R. Edwards, J. Garrity, A. Makowiecki, J. McCracken, R. DeSalle, R. Fitzsimmons, E. LeDonne, R. Stiffey, D. Reynolds. — 84 — Fifth Avenues punter, early in the fourth period. It turned a ser- ious Indian threat into a score for the Archers. The Archers tal- lied their first touchdown in the second period after two Monaca backs juggled a Fifth Avenue punt. Tackle John Jiggets recovered on the Indians' four yard line. Emery Robinson slipped off right tackle for the touchdown on the one yard stripe on the third down. All through the third period the Indians were on the offen- sive trying desperately to wipe out the 7 to 0 lead of the Pitts- burghers. With Salvy Taormina and Bill Alexander toting the leather. Coach Bruno's boys drove from their own 37 to the Fifth Avenue nine yard line before being held for downs. The Indians rolled up 14 first downs to 1 for the Fifth Avenue team. Monaca Beats Coraopolis The Monaca Indians got back in the win column as they rout- ed the Coraopolis Blue Devils 20 to 0 on the southsiders’ field. The Indians turned two quick fumbles and a pass interception in- to three touchdowns. Excellent line play halted the Cory ground- work and stopped the visitors' potent passing attack. Bill Alex- ander swept around his left end from the Indian three yard line for the first score. Sal Taormina added the extra point. Early in the third period, Alex Makowiecki recovered a fumble on the Cory 38 yard line and that set up the next TD. The key play in the short TD march was a neat pass from Quarterback Dave Nich- ol to Ray Croppies that netted 20 yards, and on the next play Taormina cracked across the line for the second touchdown. Nearing the final minutes of play. Bob Elmer intercepted a Coraopolis pass and returned it to the Cory 36 yard line. An end-around play caught the Blue Devils completely off guard as Ray Croppies rambled 25 yards to the 11. Taormina finally took it over for the last touchdown. Nichol booted the twen- tieth point on a perfect drop-kick. Monaca chalked up nine first downs while the Blue Devils could move the chains only four times. COACH LARRY BRUNO MONACA TRAMPLES BEAVER The Monaca High Indians continued on the war- path on the Beaver gridiron downing the Bobcats 26 to 0, for their third victory in four starts, and their second Class A triumph. With Sal Taormina and Windy Alexander doing most of the ball carrying, the Indians completely outplayed the Maroon and Gray especially in the second half and were quick to take advantage of the Bobcats costly errors. Recov- eries of Beaver fumbles set the stage for two of Mon- acal touchdowns, and a fumble wrecked at least one Bobcat drive. The Bobcats fumbled on their 31 yard line, and, was recovered by Monaca end Dick Daven- port. This set up the first tally. From that point the Indians rolled goalward, Alexander, Taormina, and Nichol carried in succession for a first down on the Beaver 17, and after Taormina and Alexander added eight yards, Gus Croppies on a neat end around play reached the Beaver four yard stripe. Alexander picked up three yards and Dusold scored on a handoff from Nichol. Nichol dropkicked the extra point to give the Indians a 7 to 0 lead at halftime. Russ Kerr, play- ing his first game at fullback for the Bobcats, dropped a Monaca punt and the Indians recovered on the Beaver 17 early in the third period to set up the sec- ond six pointer. Taormina turned left end to the three and Alexander knifed off left guard for the touchdown. Nichol passed to Alexander for the extra point. The Indians added two TD's in the final period. Sal Taormina ran 18 yards in the fourth period for the third Monaca score and Renault DeSalle passed to Jim Garrity for the final touchdown. The Indians had the edge on first downs 12 to 6. Monaca and Midland Tie In a game packed with thrills the Monaca High Indians and the Midland High Leopards battled to a 13-13 tie at Midland High Stadium. This tie elimin- ated the Indians from W.P.I.A.L. Class A contention. From start to finish the contest was a fast hard-fought affair in which Monaca matched its speedy T-forma- tion attack against Midland’s powerful and deceptive single wing. Halfback Windy Alexander sprinted 52 yards through the Midland line for a touchdown on Monaca's first scrimmage play. A pass from quarter- back Dave Nichol to left end Gus Croppies accounted for the extra point. In the second quarter halfback Melvin Mackall took the ball on a reverse from Matt — 85 — Yanosich and sliced off right tackle on a 49-yard touchdown jaunt. A placekick attempt by Bob Zie- linski was wide, however, and Monaca still held a 7-6 advantage when the first half ended. Late in the third period Matt Yanosich fumbled on the Midland 14 and the ball was recovered by Roy Baden and in a few plays Sal Taormina circled Midland's left end for the touchdown. This time an attempted pass by Nich- ol for the extra point was batted down by Jim Rivetti. Still fighting all the way, the Midland eleven drove 40 yards in the last period for the Leopard’s second tally. Matt Yanosich found an opening in the right side of the Indian line and cut toward the goal line to score on a 24 yard run. Doak faded to pass for the extra point, but found all his receivers covered and had to run with the ball instead. He went straight down the center and just managed to push his way through the Monaca defenders for the additional point that tied the count at 13-13. Monaca’s hopes were up again in the closing moments of play when the Indians marched all the way to the Midland 9- yard marker before Midland held on downs. sideline where he found several blockers, and then outran the Viking secondary. After the opening play the non-league rivals settled down to a keen and in- teresting battle. Quarterback John Chickness and Bill Anzur, were the big guns offensively for the Viking invaders. The Vikings’ biggest threat of the game carried to the home team’s 9-yard line before losing the ball on downs. First downs were 11 to 9 with the Hopewell eleven on top. Monaca Loses To Stowe Hi Once again the Stowe Township jinx proved too much for Monaca High School’s gridders as they suffered a 20 to 0 setback at the hands of the power- ful Stallions in a Class A battle played on the Stowe field. It was Monaca’s second loss of the season and the first in Class A competition. The Stallions fast charging line bottled up Monaca's offense effectively and provided plenty of openings for the Stallion backs. After a scoreless first period the Stallions began to roll and scored once in each of the last three quar- ters. The closest the Indians came to scoring was to the 22 yard line. Monaca Beats Hopewell for Fourth Win of Season Windy Alexander's brilliant 67 yard run on the very first play from scrimmage gave the Indians a very slim edge over the highly spirited and heavier Hopewell Vikings by the score of 6 to 0. Alexander took a hand-off from quarterback Dave Nichol, bolt- ed through his right guard, cut sharply to the left Monaca Rallies To Beat Brighton Coming from behind in the last minutes of play, the Monaca High School gridders chalked up their fifth win of the campaign. Monaca spotted the Lions two touchdowns before going on to win. A brilliant 90 yard run by Denson broke the ice for the Lions. Within a few minutes they had rolled up another TD to make the score 12-0 in favor of New Brighton. Late in the last quarter Monaca started their scoring on a quarterback sneak by R. DeSalle and continued to win the game on a 48 yard run by Taormina. The final score was Monaca 13, New Brighton 12. Monaca rolled up a 15 to 7 margin in first downs. Monaca Tops Burgettstown In the final home appearance of the season the Indians edged the hard-fighting Burgettstown Union High Blue Devils, 7-6 at Memorial Field. It was their sixth victory against two losses and one tie. Action in the first half was dominated by the Indians and in the second half by Burgettstown. The Indians touchdown came in the second quarter on a 53-yard sustained drive after Bill Alex- ander had returned a punt to the Monaca 47. Sal Taormina and Alexander alternated the ball-carrying duties on the touchdown march. Quarterback Dave Nichol helped out with a 9-yard pass to Ray Croppies and another to Alexander that was good for 21 yards as the shifty halfback twisted his way through the Blue Devil defenders. Taormina circled the other end on the next play for the touchdown. A blocked punt gave the Blue Devils their break. The break started the visitors on a touchdown march of their own that took exactly ten plays. The touchdown was scored from the 1-foot line by Dick Seminick, the extra point, a place kick, was attempted which was wide of its goal. The 7-6 margin that the Indians held proved to be sufficient. — 86 — BRONCO KOSANOVICH, Assistant Coach Kneeling: D. Davenport, A. Makowiecki, N. Cronin, R. Elmer, A. Scassa, M. Salamav. R. Stiffey, R. Croppies. Standing: W. Alexander, D. Nichol, D. Dusold, R. Baden, J. cJarrityT INDIANS BOW IN GRID FINALE TO OLD RIVALS The Rochester Rams galloped to a lopsided scoring game by the score of 39-2. The game was more like it was supposed to be for the first three quarters, but the last quarter was a madhouse with the Rams running wild over the bewildered Indians, scoring 26 points in that hectic period. The first downs favored Rochester by a 9 to 3 margin. This game finished the high school career of the following Monaca seniors: Croppies, Salamay, Scassa, Elmer, Cronin, Makowiecki, Davenport, Nichol, Taormina, Alexander, Dusold, Herman, Baden, and Kugel. 1949-1950 FOOTBALL RECORD Monaca 19 Freedom 6 Monaca 0 Fifth Avenue 14 Monaca 20 Coraopolis 0 Monaca 26 Beaver 0 Monaca 13 Midland 13 Monaca 6 Hopewell 0 Monaca 0 Stowe Township 20 Monaca 13 New Brighton 12 Monaca 7 .... ... Burgettstown 6 Monaca 2 Rochester 39 Won 6 — Lost 3 — Tied 1 FOOTBALL LETTER MEN Richard Davenport Raymond Croppies Alex Makowiecki Michael Salamay Salvy Taormina SENIOR William Alexander Donald Dusold David Nichol Norbert Cronin Angelo Scassa Robert Elmer Roy Baden Howard Herman William Kugel Donald Duncan Richard Stiffey Jack McCracken JUNIOR Tom Adamek Robert Fitzsimmons Renault DeSalle Jim Garrity Eli Rebich Robert Gallagher Sitting-. E. Wilzek, W. Donahey. Standing: R. Evans, F. DeSalle. — 88 — J. Bradford, N. Weigle, B. Henry, M. Regney, R. Pizzuti, P. Grime. CHEERLEADERS -91- SENIOR CHEERLEADERS M. Regney B. Henry 1949-1950 RECORD VARSITY Monaca 51 Monaca 68 Monaca 44 Monaca 62 Monaca 54 Monaca 69 Monaca 57 Monaca 65 Monaca 37 Monaca 51 Monaca 47 Monaca 59 Monaca 68 Monaca 66 Monaca 35 Monaca 63 Monaca 33 Monaca 64 Monaca 46 Monaca 63 Monaca 57 Monaca 79 Won 18 — Lost 4 TOTAL POINTS Ambridge 54 Wampum 58 Hopewell 28 Wampum 44 Midway 21 Union 42 Leetsdale 32 Hopewell 39 Midland 40 Coraopolis 26 New Brighton 45 Freedom 29 Beaver 50 Rochester 52 Farrell 49 Homestead 53 Midland 34 ' Chester 52 New Brighton 42 Freedom 41 Beaver 42 Rochester 44 Monaca—1238 Opponents—917 LARRY BRUNO Coach Kneeling: Coach Bruno. Standing: E. Wilczek, R. Lucente, J. Garrity, R. DeSatle, W. Reigcl, F. DeSalle, D. Nichol, J. Bandula, J. Kozar, E. Lubert. — 93 — BASKETBALL SUMMARY Midland at Monaca After a very successful exhibition tour the Mon- aca High cagers began their Section 9 campaign with the Midland Leopards. Playing a deliberate, possession style of basketball, the Leopards moved into the lead and were never behind thereafter. Midland led 24 to 16 at the start of the third quar- ter, but the Indians fought back with a spirited rally in the final period. On one occasion they cut the difference to two points. However, the Leo- pards weathered the rally and went on to win 40-37. Renault DeSalle and Bill Reigel led the Indians with 13 and 10 points, respectively. George Allen of Midland led the Leopards with 13 points. Monaca at New Brighton Coming from behind in the last minute of play, Coach Larry Bruno’s Monaca High passers nosed out the New Brighton Lions 47 to 45, in a wild, furious game at Dawes Gym. The victory was the first of the league campaign for the Indians and it was the Lions' first defeat. With both teams play- ing a fast-breaking, driving brand of ball, they made a race track out of the court. Bill Reigel was the high individual scorer with 20 points for the Indians. Slim Beegle topped New Brighton with 13 counters. Freedom at Monaca After a slow first quarter Monaca High's floor- men romped to an easy 59 to 29 victory over the Freedom High Bulldogs at Monaca. The Bulldogs puzzled both the Indians and the spectators by employing freezing tactics throughout the first quarter and most of the second. As a result of this style only three shots were taken in the entire first period, two by Monaca and one by Freedom. The triumph gave the Monacans a two and one record in the Section 9 race for the leadership. Bill Reigel was the individual scoring star of the battle with 24 points. Freedom’s leaders were Nudi, Powell, and Schleiger with 7 apiece. Monaca at Beaver Led by Bill Reigel, who knocked in a soaring 28 points, the Indians defeated the Beaver High Quin- tet 68 to 50 in a Section 9 battle on the Beaver High School court. The Red and Blue ran their lead to 40 to 24 at the half. After falling far be- hind, the Bobcats staged a determined rally in the third period and made the Indians hustle to stay ahead. It was Monaca’s third victory against one setback. Jim Pinkerton paced the losers with 15 points. Rochester at Monaca Monaca’s powerful cage machine rolled past a scrappy Rochester quintet, 66 to 52, at Monaca. At the half the Indians had a 26 to 16 advantage. The last quarter got under way with Monaca on the long end of a 43-36 count and the difference mounted rapidly as Renault DeSalle got 17 points and Bill Reigel, 19 points in the Indians closing drive. The victory kept Monaca in pace with Mid- land and New Brighton in the three-way deadlock for first place in Section 9. Jack Lehman of the Rams led the individual scoring with 24 points. Monaca at Midland The Monaca quintet again was defeated at the hands of the Midland Leopards 34 to 33. At the end of the first period. Midland led by a 12 to 2 count; and at the half the score was 28 to 2.3. In the second half the Indians gradually took the lead away from the Leopards and in the final minute led 33 to 32, but an outside shot by Black put the Leopards ahead and the contest ended 34 to 33. The defeat put the Indians into third place in the Section 9 race. Bill Reigel led the individual scor- ing with 15 points. Radella and Allen led the Leo- pards with 11 points apiece. New Brighton at Monaca Coach Bruno's Monaca passers downed New Brighton by a 46 to 42 margin in a close, hard- fought Section 9 game on the Monaca floor be- — 94 — SENIOR LETTERMEN 95 — DAVE NICHOL BILL REIGEL JOE KOZAR fore an overflow crowd. Monaca lost no time in piling up an early lead that lasted all evening in spite of a strong rally by the visitors in the second half. The Indians held a 13 to 7 advantage at the end of the first period and stretched it to 25-14 by halftime. As the result of Monaca's victory the Indians and Lions were tied for second place in the Section 9 standings. Bill Reigel again took scoring honors with 20 points for the Indians. Francona led the losers with 14 points. Monaca at Freedom Coach Bruno's Monaca passers outclassed the Freedom quintet 63 to 41 in a Section 9 contest played before a capacity crowd at Freedom High School. At the half the Indians led 23 to 18 count. The Monacans turned the game into a rout in the final period by sending 24 points through the hoop. Joe Kozar was the outstanding player on the floor and led the individual scoring for the Red and Blue with 19 points. Schleiger had 16 points for the losers. The victory gave the Indians sole possession of second place in Section 9. Beaver at Monaca The Monaca cagers downed the Beaver floor- men, 57 to 42, for their seventh victory in nine Section 9 contests. Monaca quickly built a 17 to 11 lead at the quarter. When the teams left the floor at half-time, the count was 25 to 19. In the third stanza the Bobcats pulled up to tie the score at 29 all. The Indians led 41 to 34 at the three-quarter mark, and maintained a safe margin throughout the fourth period. Bill Reigel and Renault DeSalle set the scoring pace for the Monacans with 20 and 19 points respectively. Hacko netted 11 points for the Bobcat's lost cause. Monaca at Rochester Monaca's speedy floor team displayed the top form in ending its Section 9 schedule with an im- pressive 79 to 44 victory over Rochester's Rams, and set two Sectional scoring records. The 79 points score of the Red and Blue was the highest of the season in Section 9. Center Bill Reigel set a new Sectional 9 record by ammasing a total of 33 points. The victory was the eighth of the season for Coach Bruno’s club as compared to two defeats. At the half Monaca had a 40 to 21 lead. Frank De- Salle and Jim Garrity followed Bill Reigel with 15 points apiece, while Dick Cosky paced the Rams with 14. Monaca finished the season in second place. — 96 — 1949-1950 RECORD RESERVE Monaca 27 Ambridge 55 Monaca 27 Wampum 57 Monaca 44 r Hopewell 33 Monaca 41 r Wampum 36 Monaca 42 r Midway 24 Monaca 39 Union 50 Monaca 29 Leetsdale 30 Monaca 20 Hopewell 26 Monaca 35 Midland 47 Monaca 36 . Coraopolis 35 Monaca 34 New Brighton 43 Monaca 35 Freedom 34 Monaca 46 Beaver 52 Monaca 43 Rochester 35 Monaca 27 Farrell 44 Monaca 32 Homestead 25 Monaca 46 Midland 48 Monaca 43 Chester 65 Monaca 37 New Brighton 53 Monaca 30 Freedom 32 Monaca 31 Beaver 39 Monaca 38 Rochester 47 Won 7 — Lost 15 ■■ BRONCO KOSANOVICH Assistant Coach Kneeling: J. Stephens, W. Palumbo, S. Ciccone, P. Kozar, R. Taormina, H. Swartzwelder. Standing: Coach Kosanovich. K, Woodeshick, E. Kovach, R. Evans, E. LeDonne, R. Cunningham. — 97 — UNDEFEATED JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL TEAM First Row: B. Stevens, L. Lewarchik, J. Tuftie, J. Cutich, J. Zaperach, R. Henry, M. McClain. Second Row: Mr. Cut rona, A. Kurtz, R. Nunzir, B. Daudet, D. Newman, R. DeLuca, J. Hunter, N. Petrella, Mr. Popko. Third Row: B. Tuma, D. Grimm, C. Ciccozzi, E. Rowan, F. Makowiecki, J. Dusold, T. Nichol, D. Hunter, G. Evans. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL TEAM Kneeling: Coach Cutrona, F. Mclchiorre, O. Pritchard, T. Makowiecki, C. Ciccozzi, J. Petures, R. Lang. Standing: E. Lyons, F. Zinke, R. Henry, J. Dusold, D. Grimm, H. Patterson, G. Evans, R. DeLuca, L. Clark, R. Nunzir. — 98 — TRACK TEAM J. Dinsmore D. Nichol S. Taormina J. C(X)MBS D. Dusold A. Scassa D. Duncan R. Stiffey M. Sai.amay R. Elmer C. Kovach — 99 BASEBALL TEAM 1950 BASEBALL SCHEDULE April 3 Ambridge at Monaca April 10 New Brighton at Monaca April 13 Monaca at Beaver April 20 Monaca at Rochester April 24 Freedom at Monaca April 27 Midland at Monaca May 1 Monaca at New Brighton May 4 Beaver at Monaca May 8 Rochester at Monaca May 11 Monaca at Freedom Kneeling: J. Hornyak, H. McShaffrey, J. Bandula, D. Davenport. A. Evans. Standing: Weekley, H. Woodeshick, R. DeSalle, J. Martinkovich, H. Herman, F. Krell. F. DeSalle, R. Fitzsimmons, A. SENIOR ACTIVITIES LOIS ADAMEK—Chorus 2; G A. A. 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Acanom Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 4; French Club 3. 4. WILLIAM ALEXANDER—Class President 2; Student Council 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 4. ROSE MARIE ALLEMAN—Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Tri- Hi-Y 4. THERESA ANTOLINE—Band 2, 3. 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross Council 4. ROY BADEN—Football 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 4. MARY LOUISE BALLACK—Band 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 4; Secre- tary 4; Acanom Staff 4; Jr. Red Cross Council 4; Dra- matic Club 2. JOAN BARBARA—Ushers 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2; French Club 4; Acanom Staff 4. ROBERT BARTOSH—French Club 2; Hi-Y 4; Acanom Staff 4. MELVA BASSAR—Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Class Play 3; Acanom Staff 4; Tri-Hi- Y 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4. RAY BERGENER—Acanom Staff 4; Track Manager 2; Baseball 4; Football 2; Volleyball 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. CLAY BERINGER—Band 2, 3; Class Play 3, 4; Class Vice- President 4; French Club 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; President 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 3; President 4; Acanom Staff 4. NANCY BISCHAK—Chorus 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4. MARIJANE BISICH—Chorus 2, 3; Ushers Club 2, 3 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Class Play 4; French Club 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3. EDWARD BOBISH—Football 3. RAYMOND BRUSH—Acanom Staff 4. PETE BUCCINI—French Club 3, 4; Acanom Staff 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4. DIANE BUDACKI—G. A. A. 2, 3, 4. TED CICCOZZI—Football 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3; French Club 2; Track 2, 3- ANNA CIMECA—Chorus 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4. PAUL COCHRAN—Chorus 2; Stage Manager 2; Hi-Y 2, 3. BERTHA CRONIN—Band 2, 3 4; Chorus 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2. NORBERT CRONIN—Football 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 4; Basketball 2, 3; Basketball Manager 4. RAYMOND CROPPLES—Chorus 3; Track 3; Varsity Club 4; Football 2, 3, 4. ELIZABETH CUSHNEN—Chorus 2, 3; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Majorette 2, 3; Acanom Staff 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. DICK DAVENPORT—Class Play 3, 4; Class Vice-President 3; French Club 3, 4; President 4; Acanom Staff 4; Stu- dent Council, Vice-President 4; Baseball 3, 4; Football 2, 3. 4; Basketball 2; Hi-Y 2, 3; Treasurer 4; Varsity Club Vice-President 4. HILDA DAVIS—G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Aca- nom Staff 4. ANTHONY De VINCENTIS—Senior Class Committee. JACK DINSMORE—Senior Class Committee BETTY DOCKTER—Ushers 2, 3; G. A. A. 2. 3 4; Class Secretary 3; Student Council 4; French Club 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Acanom Staff 4. BILL DONAHEY—Varsity Club 4; Football Manager 2, 3, 4. DONALD DUSOLD—Class Play 4; French Club 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Baseball 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club Secretary 4; Basket- ball 2. EDWIN EDWARDS—Acanom Staff 4; Baseball 3, 4; Hi- Y 4. ROBERT ELMER—Pep Club 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Acanom Staff 4; Student Council 3; Dramatic Club 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club, Volleyball 2; Hi-Y 3, 4. ALBERT EVANS—French Club 3; Student Council 4; Baseball 3, 4; Varsity Club 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. MARIANNA FARINACCI—G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2; French Club 3. MARY ANN GOLDBACH—G. A. A. 2, 3, 4. BOB GREBACK—Banquet Committee. JOHN GUZANICH—Stage Manager 4. STEVE GUZANICH—Stage Manager 4; Acanom Staff 4. NANCY HASLETT—Chorus 2; G. A. A. 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3; French Club 2, 4; Dramatic Club 2; Library Club 2, 3, 4. BEVERLY HENRY—G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 4; French Club 3, 4; Acanom Staff 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4. HOWARD HERMAN—French Club 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Football 4; Basketball 2; Varsity Club 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. KAY HERMAN—G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; President 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4. TOM HEZLEP—Band 2, 3, 4. FAITH HUGHES—G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Acanom Staff 4; Student Council 4; Tri Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; President 4. MARIANNE HUGLI—Band 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, French Club 3; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Acanom Staff 4. BERNARD JENA—Assembly Committee. WILMA JOHN—G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. BRADLEY JOHNSON—Assembly Committee. HARRY JOHNSTON—Band 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Acanom Staff 4. JEAN KALLBERG—Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2; Tri-Hi- Y 2. CARL KOVACH—Track 3; Football 2. JOSEPH KOZAR—Basketball 2, 3, 4; Vaisity Club 4. WILLIAM KUGEL—Football 4; Varsity Club 4. FRANK KUNA—French Club 3, 4. ANNA LAPE—G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Acanom Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 4. MARIE LEGOULLON—Band 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Acanom Staff 4. LUTHER LINDEMANN—Senior Class Committee. SENIOR ACTIVITIES CAROLE LINN—Band, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Acanom Stall 4; Dramatic Club 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Jr. Red Cross Council 4. JULIA LUCCI—Chorus 2, 3, 4; Ushers Club 4. MARIO LUCENTE—Intramural Basketball. JOHN MAJORS—Class Play 4; French Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 4. DONALD MAJZL1K—Class Committee. ALEX MAKOWIECKI—French Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Foot- ball Manager 2, Football 3, 4; Basketball 2; Varsity Club 4; Track 3, 4. RONALD MANGIARELLI—Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. ANTHONY MARCHIONE—Intramural Basketball. JOSEPH MARTINKOVICH—Pep Club 3. 4; Class Play 4; French Club 3, 4; Acanom Staff 4; Varsity Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Baseball 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4. JOHN MATEER—Class Play 4. HOWARD McCARTNEY—French Club 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Acanom Staff 4. CHARLES McLAUGHLIN—Intramural Basketball. THERESA McLAUGHLIN—G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross Council 4. HARVEY McSHAFFREY—Band 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Volleyball 4; Varsity Club 4; Hi-Y 4. JANET MEANY—Chorus 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4. WILLIAM MILLER—Band 2, 3. 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Acanom Staff 4; Hi-Y 4. GEORGE MILNE—Class Play Committee. JACK MORRIS—Class Play 4. LOUIS MORRIS—Class Play 4. DAVID NICHOL—Class Play 4; French Club 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 4; Varsity Club 4; President, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Secretary; Basketball Man- ager 3- CONSTANCE OLSHANSKI—Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. DONALD ORD—Class Play Committee. ARLENE PETERSON—Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Class Treas- urer 3; French Club 3, 4; Acanom Staff 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Treasurer; Jr. Red Cross Council 4; Vice President 4. ROSE MARIE PETRELLA—Chorus 2, 3, 4; Ushers Club 3, 4. MARY ANN PETRONIO—Chorus 2, 3, 4; Ushers Club 3, 4. DOLLY RALISH—G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; Pep Club 3; Acanom Staff 4; Varsity Club 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Library Club 2. JANE RANKIN—Chorus 2, 3, 4; Ushers 2, 3,; G. A. A. 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Acanom Staff 4; Dramatic Club 2; Class Treasurer 2; French Club 4. MARLENE REGNEY—G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; French Club 4; Acanom Staff 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. WILLIAM REIGEL—Class Vice-President 2; French Club 3; Acanom Staff 4; Varsity Club 4; Basketball 2, 3 4; Hi-Y 3; Newspaper Staff 4; Volleyball 2, 3. THOMAS RESTAK—Class Play 4; French Club 3, 4. EDWARD R1DDEI—Class Play 4. ISABEL RUBINO—Ushers Club 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Acanom Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 4. MICHAEL SALAMAY—Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 4. CHRISTY SANT EUFEMIA—Class Play Committee. ANGELO SCASSA—Class Play 4; French Club 2, 4; Vice- President; Acanom Staff 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4. KATHLEEN SCHMITT—Ushers Club 2, 3; G. A. A. 2, 3. 4; French Club 3, 4; Acanom Staff 4; Student Council 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Vice-President; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross Council 4. MARILYN SEBASTIAN—Band 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4. THURZA SHAFFER—Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 4; Library Club 2, 3. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3. 4. PEGGY SHANER—Ushers Club 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3. PATTY SHELDON—G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4. FLORENCE SIMPSON—Chorus 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; French Club 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4. JOHN SUMMERVILLE—Acanom Staff 4. JOYCE SUNDRY—Majorette 3, 4; Class Play 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Acanom Staff 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. GLORIA SWANSEY—Band 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 3; Acanom Staff 4; Library’ Club 2, 3, 4. LENA TAORMINA—Chorus 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3- 4. SALVY TAORMINA—Class Play 4; French Club 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Volleyball 2; Varsity Club 4; Hi-Y 4. BETTIJANE TEPSIC—Band 2; Chorus 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Vice-President; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; French Club 3, 4; Class Treasurer 4; Student Council Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; President Library Club 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross Council 4. REGINA THE1L—Ushers Club 2, 3, 4; Vice-President; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Acanom Staff 4; Stu- dent Council 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4. RUTH TUFF1E—G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross Coun- cil 4. ALMA VOGT—Senior Class Play Committee. MARIANNE VUKMANOVICH—Chorus 2, 3; Ushers Club 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Dra- matic Club 2, 3; Library Club 2. ANCIL WEEKLEY—French Club 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4. LEE WEIGEL—Student Council 3. CRAIG WHITE—Class Play 3, 4; President 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Acanom Staff 4; Student Council 3, 4; Basket- ball 2, 3; Varsity Club 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4. HAROLD WOODESHICK—French Club 3, 4; Varsity Club; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 4; Basketball Manager 2; Linesman 4. JULIA ANN ZAPERACH—G. A. A. 2, 3, 4. HIGH SPOTS OF YEAR SEPTEMBER 6—So soon—gone our three months’ vacation. Yes, school begins. 9—Great pep meeting for Freedom game. Noisy newcomers make their home with us. A group of Freshmen. 12—We won!! What a game. 19—You could have heard a pin drop in assembly today. A lecture on poetry. 29—G. A. A. girls go to Aliquippa playday. OCTOBER 4—Two talented singers presented the high school with a musical program. 11—Senior Class play tryouts. 15—Senior Class play, Captain Applejack, cast posted. 18—The Class of 50 presented their first edition of The Torch.” 20—Seniors voted for the Football Dance Queen. 25— Pay Day—First Report Cards. Gloom reigned over school. 26— Monaca High School band enjoyed annual banquet. Senior members received sweaters. 28—Bettijane Tepsic crowned Football Queen by David Nichol, football player. NOVEMBER 1—Beginning of basketball practice. 5—Red letter day—Monaca defeated New Brigh- ton 13-12. First time since 42.” 11—Armistice Day Parade held in Monaca. Mon- aca-Burgettstown game, the last game for our Seniors. We won. 15—Acanom staff begins work on the yearbook. 21— The senior class presented trophies to senior football players. 22— Thanksgiving vacation for five heavenly days. DECEMBER 2—Senior Class presented Captain Applejack' to full house. 8—Second pay day in M. H. S. Not a happy oc- casion for some students. 16—The Christmas Pageant Cantata by the chorus. 21— Sophomores' Christmas Party. 22— Christmas assembly by the Student Council. G. A. A. Formal Dance. JANUARY 2—Back to school, some of us. 6—Monaca played their first league game. Mon- aca lost. 9— New driving classes began. 13—Monaca upsets New Brighton in a tense and exciting basketball game. 16—Students entertained by quartet who sang and played the Swiss Bells. 18—Cheerleaders sponsored a dance in the gym. 25— Kit Carson” invaded the school, promoted by the Junior Red Cross Council. 30—French Club Party with refreshments a la spaghetti. FEBRUARY 1— Varsity Club made the front page social col- umn—sponsored a dance. 16— Girls' basketball team defeated Geneva girls’ team. 21—Monaca Indians defeated Rochester at last game of season. 23—Junior Class Pollyanna cast announced. MARCH 2— Chemistry Classes visited St. Joe Lead. 7— Two Penn State music instructors put on an audience participation assembly. 10— Monaca High School is on the air with Chuck Wilson from W.B.V.P. 17— Tri-Hi-Y St. Patrick’s Dance. 21—Yearbook went to press. 25— Volleyball Team played. APRIL 6—Easter Vacation. 10—Sports interest turned to Baseball. 14— Pollyanna —junior class play, well received by a full house. MAY 5—Junior-Senior Prom, greatest social event of year. 8— Freshman-Sophomore Prom. 12—Annual spring concert by Monaca High School Band. 15— Senior Class Day 21—Baccalaureate Services. 26— Commencement—Farewell. — 104 — OUR GRATITUDE... THIS BOOK COULD NOT HAVE BEEN ATTAINED WITHOUT THE LOYAL SUPPORT OF OUR ADVERTISERS. FOR THIS. THE STAFF IS MOST GRATEFUL. AVAIL YOURSELF OF THE SERVICES OF OUR ADVERTISERS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Compliments and Best Wishes to CLASS of 1950 Monaco High School Organizations and Clubs Phone Rochester 3093-R Phone Rochester 4460 KEHNA AND McCartney G. 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