Monaca High School - Acanom Yearbook (Monaca, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1954 volume:

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V- w Rig' A 'JY V ,,f,,f,,75 3 .XvX,,.gVK ,,, f ,. xg Q L' m r 2 Q 3 A ' 2 l I Q Q iii A , L 4 5 g y i gs 5 5 Q gi L 2 EMM, ii f fs -MM T Q 2 ,Nj ff' .. ' 1 Q 3 , l , ? i 5 Y ' fw 2 A . A i 1 2 2 4 . I 3 : Y 'Ig 2 5 L V- 2 Q xv' s Z ' A 5 j 25 31' J .- 5 i ,N W, , ..WA.W,, il 152 i 3 , - A,,,L M, , ,g , ,M FOREWORD The realization of the close relationship between the high school S111- dents and the industrial firms of the Monaca area promoted the thought for the theme of the 1954 issue of the Acanom. We live in one of the greatest industrial centers of the world. The wheels of industry touch us from every angle. Through these wheels we receive our material subsistence, our churches, our schools, our civic ad- vantages, and our recreations. And, for the most of us they will be the means for the making of our livelihood in the near future. We are, indeed, most grateful to the industries of the Monaca area that have been of such great value in the promotion of our education, athletics, and organization activities in our school life where we learn to work to- gether, to live together, and to play together. May todayls youth who will form tomorrowls world take advantage of the privileges and opportunities given them that they may emerge as a product of the industrial world, shaped and patterned to take their place in the world wherever destiny sends them. CONTENTS Page ADMINISTRATION ,,..,,,,,., .. . 6 FACULTY .,...,,.,. . ..,,,.....,, ,. 9 SENIORS .......ii .,,, ,.,,..,, . , ,...,,.. 1 4 UNDERCLASSMEN ,,.,....,.. .....,.. 6 0 ATHLETICS ,.....,....,..i,,.,... ii.. . ,. 68 ORGANIZATIONS .,i...... ,... . ,. 88 FEATURES . ..,i,,,.....i...., . ,..,..,10l DEDICATION She walles beauty like the night Of cloztdless climes and starry skiesg Aml all that's best of ilarle ami bright Meets in the aspect of her eyes. Your kindness, interest, and advice have meant more to our class than mere words can express, so in gratitude and appreciation, we proudly dedicate to you our 1954 publication of the Acanom. Mlss MARY O'KEE FE THE BOARD CF EDUCATICJN OFFICERS Preficfefzt . , Vice Prericienl , Secremrj' , Treamrer Solicilor DIRECTORS joseph R. Brown Earl S. Shafer Mitchell L. Thomas Dr. W. G. Milliron -6- joseph R. Brown Earl S. Shafer Helen J. Schuller Mont D. Youres . John D. Ray Fred D. Geusen David Figley john W. O'Kccfe HELEN SCHULLER Secreffwy PHILLIP H. PETRIE Szzpewififzg Principal -7- FUDORE G. GROLEAU Pri1zuijmf CONSTANCQE RINKER SC'L'l L'fdVj' Mg.. ELIZABETH -IERNBERG GEORGINA G. LOCKE MARY M. ROCK Ifugfisb Frezzrla lizzglirla SENIOR HIGH FACULTY LEWIS 1. BLISTAN GEORGE A. DIETRICH Mallaemalicy Mfzthematicx BETTY AUGHENBAUGH RUTH M. MALLOY NWILLIAM J. KIEFER Lzbrarian Mnflaemalfcf Science -9- W. DONALD READER GRANT BEIGHEY WILLIAM F. BRENNAN GLENN L. WILSON Social Scieflfe Sofia! Science Latiii Matlaemalicx SENIOR HIGH FACULTY INIARY O'KEEFE HELEN AI. BARGER Commercial Commercial AGNES B. WOOLEY LAWRENCE BRUNO WALTER HORNBAKE FRED L. SCIIENLEY Phyxical Edacalimi Social Sciefzre Iizdiiftrial Arn Pbyxical Education JUNIOR HIGH FACULTY CHRISTY FI. MANGIN .IANES CORNELIUS Alllllillf' High l'r'im'ipaf 51-,wife INIARCJIJLRITI' lxL1NL Eb TIILR bC,I-IALHLRIN IDNA L I UWOPR RUIH MINS Tzlgllsh In II v CwLULIlfI!71 llfmw . N:-- HAROLD VOGEL JOSEPH CUTRONA GEORGE W. BADO PHILLIP TAORMINA fIIu1lvermzIir.v' Iliflrm' .Scleure ,Iluflvumlfnir STEPHEN P. GRAPE DORRIS G. SOXWASH KATHERINE BENNETT VIOLA MANDERSON 1IIf1,siu Home EIUIIUIIIHII' Ezfgffxh Sfhfml N11r.s'e 11 vntnrium MISS RUTH M. MALLOY We, the students, who had the privilege of knowing Miss Malloy shall ever remem- ber her unselfishness, her kindness, and her courage to carry on in the most adverse cir- cumstances. We feel that we can give her no higher tribute than to say that she was a friend to all. She was ever ready to extend a helping hand to anyone who needed any assistance. Through this beautiful trait of character and her cheerful disposition, she enjoyed a wide friendship throughout the community. She truly exemplified I live not in myself, but I become a portion of that around me. -.121 11 vmuriztm A 'tif S LESTER MILLARD BURROWS Private First Class Lester M B . urrows, a member of the U. S. Marine Corps, E Com- pany, was killed in action, in Korea, on April 10, 1955, in the performance of his duty and in the service of his country. Private First Class Burrows enlisted in the Marine Corps in September, l951. He trained at Parris Island, South Carolina, Indianhead, Maryland, and Camp Pendelton, California, before oin t K ' g g 0 orea in January of 1953. We, the members of the class of 1954 , will carry with us throughout life the mem- ory of his courage, his bravery, and his extreme sacriiice. Zmaea just as the man shown in the industrial picture puts forth his skill and experience to manufacture his product, so are the faculty and students, partners in the study to meet life's future problems. N GLANCING AT THE PAST A few more weeks and our high school days will be just another chapter in the book of our cherished memories. As we turn back the wheels of time, we recall vividly our sophomore year at Monaca High School. Under the guidance of Mrs. Mary M. Rock, we organized our class and elected the fol- lowing officers for the year: Robert Sampson, president, Robert Wilczek, vice president, Mar- ion Pyecha, secretary, and Sally Hallman, treasurer. In the spring, we were very proud to wear our new class rings selected by the ring committee. We also boast of being the first biology class to spend an outdoor week-end in May at Raccoon State Park, under the capable direction of Mr. Schenley, our biology teacher. In September, 1952, we returned again to Monaca High School this time as upperclassmen. Our junior year was a memorable one. We realized the necessity of fund raising activities. With Mrs. Betty Dean and Miss Mary O'Keefe as sponsors, and with our class officers: Tom Lavery, president, Rose Budacki, vice president, Fran Salinshick, secretary, and jack McKay, treasurer, we launched upon a magazine subscription drive and Halloween and Easter candy sales to build up the class treasury. We had our first experience in dramatics when a well chosen cast present- ed our junior class play, Caught in the Villain's Web, which was ably directed by Mr. Robert Fogg. The highlight of our successful year was the junior-Senior Prom which was held at the Colonial Inn near Bellevue. The Monaca business men and organizations held the first Post Prom Party in the Monaca Turners Hall. But time marched on. Before we knew it, we were once more returning to Monaca High School, this time as seniors. Of all our high school days, those spent as seniors will be the best loved and most remembered. Mrs. D. C. Locke was our class sponsor and advisor. We began to accept the responsibilities which were ours in th is, our final year. By late August our football programs had been completed, under the capable leadership of our class officers: John York- ovich, president, Jack McKay, vice president, Mary Meany, secretary, and Nancy Hartnett, treas- urer. The concession crew was selected, class committees were appointed, and the Acanom staff was organized. The annual football queen dance featured the crowning of the Football Queen, juliann Pupi, by Ronald Henry. Our senior class play, When a Feller Needs a Friend, directed by Mrs. T. Roger Dever, was presented on November 20. This was our final fling at dramatics. Prom peanut week was something new to us and we had both pleasant and exasperating experiences selling the peanuts. Never shall we forget the fun in the exchange of graduation pictures and name cards. The social part of our senior year came to a climax with the senior banquet which was held on May 4, at Sheffield Towers, Aliquippa, and the junior-Senior Prom on May 14, in the high school gym. Baccalaureate services and commencement exercises made us fully conscious that our high school days were nearly over. As we crossed the stage to receive our long awaited diplomas, We realized that we were entering into a strange and different world where we would play an en- tirely different role as alumni of Monaca High School. The wheels of time will keep grinding on and on and years will come and go, but those spent by us, the class of 1954, at Monaca High School, will ever be remembered. FRANCES SALINSHICK NANCY HARTNETT -16- SENIOR CLASS Firtt wmv: M. Meany, J. Cervi, J. Yorkovich. Second rout J. McKay, N. Hartnett, L. LeWarch1k OFFICERS Prefisienz ..,,... john Yorkovich Vice P1'6Ji6i6'7Zlf ., ,,.... ..., Jack McKay Secremry ,,.. ....,.., Mary Meany Tremwer Nancy Hartnett CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Jean Cervi Len Lewarchik SPONSOR Mrs. David C. Locke Virginia Antoline Ginny Dark EyeJ Spencls all her spare time writing letters to a certain Marine. Louise Baker Louise Truly, Truly Fair Quiet and well-dressed is our Louise. One of our true blondes. Shirley Bal-:er Shirl Dimpley and Cherry Cheeky Big, beautiful, brown eyes. Full of mischief at times. Oliver Berkman O. T. A Little Bit I mlepentlentu Has brains when he wants to use them. Seems to go for the younger fair sex. -.13- SENIORS 1954 Alfred Bowler Al Slow Poke Tall, slim, and easy going. Seems to have all the time in the world Shirley Blistan Shirl Piano Roll Blues Ardent member of the Leaders' Club. Future physical education teacher. Rosemary Budacki Rose Bud Sweet and Lovely Her sunny disposition will be an asset to her nursing career. Charles Burns Chuck Ireland Mm! Be Heaven A bit of Irish wit. Likes working with cars. ...19... Natalie Cervi Jeanie Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair A good sport and a diligent worker. Student director of our senior class play. Frances Ciccozzi Jeanne Barzani and Bmw Dark, attractive. jeanne's ambition is to be a second Flor- ence Nightingale. Frances Claspy Fran You Onglata Be in Picture! Witty class photographer. Keep smiling, she may snap you any time. Robert Croll Bob D0n't Fence Me In Daring motorist. Likes to cowboy his car all around. -20- SENIORS 1954 Mary Cutich Mary Live It Up One of the most active G.A.A. members. Always seen with Doris and Rose. Lawrence Danello Larry Five Minutex More Usually seen entering just as the bell rings. A whiz in any form of science. Josephine Darenzo Jo Dream Girl Dark, attractive brunette. Wilil look well behind a stenographer's des . Shirley Davis Shirl Bell Boltom Blum A square dance enthusiast. Enjoys writing letters. Frances De Salle Fran Sleepy Time Gal Dependable when serious. Enjoys all spectator sports. Nancy Donovan Dun The Wearing of the Green Cheerful disposition. Participates m most girls' competitive sports. Grace Dooley Gracie Baby Face One of our future lab technicians at Rochester General. Carolyn Druzak Carolyn Singing in the Rain Conscientious student. Will reach great heights in the musical world. SENIORS 1954 1 - ---L,,,,N,,,l.,3C I. s LW.:-r ' Edward Ellenich Edo In My Merry Oldxmobileu Valuable asset to the football team. He enjoys teasing, especially the girls. Judy Egger Judy Once in a While Earrings are her specialty. Can usually be found at Tommie's Cut- Rate. Beatrice Ely Bea Young at H ear! Hospital work takes up most of her spare time. Gary Evans Gary I'll Always' Remember Noisy sense of humor. One of the Hi-Y basketball stars. Ann Feller Splincers Anna Enjoys hillbilly music. Plans to be a future Bell Telephone girl. Shirley Ferrence Shirl Golden Earring! Noticeable because of her blonde hair and earrings. Sarah Fink Sarajane My Sugar If S0 Refined Sugar and spice and everything nice. Kept busy with her letter Writing. Theodore Fleischer Ted Anytime Tied is different-he doesn't seem to li e girls. ...24T SENIORS Ann Louise Fogle Ann A-You're Adorable Always smiling. Took a very sudden interest in basket- ball. Marianne Fogle Marianne Pretty Baby Cheerful disposition. Lost without her comb and mirror. Donald Fordyce Don Racing With the Moon One of the lucky ones who sports his own car. 1954 Richard Fossett Spigot I Get Idea! Considers golf the greatest of all sports. Nonsense is his pet expression. Rose Marie Fronko Rosie Rose Marie Enjoys seeing a good movie. Seldom quiet, always on the move. Janet Havriiak Jan f ll 'Them There Eyei Our Liz in the senior class play-nat- ural for the part. Friendly to all. Donald Hartnett Ducky I Like Ii Crazy. His rib-splitting antics send everyone in- to gales of laughter. Nancy Hartnett Harry When Irish Eyef Are Smiling Sweet. A carefree lass with a cheerful airg 'al- ways has a good time. .-.26.. SENIORS 1954 Charles Herman Chuckie Tell Me Why One of those easy-going lads who always seems to get his work done on time. Sondra Heckrnan Sunny Smile.f Quiet, unassuming. Willing to take on added responsibility. Barbara Henry Bobbie Someone Like You Not as quiet as she once was. True to her friends. Ronald Henry Kike You Gotta Be a Football Hero The only three year letterman on the football team. .. Z7 - Betty Jena Betty I'll Get By Small and vivacious-chatterbox. Refuses to let her school work get her down. james Johns Jimmy BaJhful Never failed to enter a Times Football Contest. Lillie Johnson Lillie erL liu Laughing eyes. Shows a surprising amount of talent in drawing. Nancy Johnston Nance Write Me One Sweet Letter Has executive ability. Takes great delight in her practical jokes. SENIORS 1954 Wihna Jean Jutte Wilbemina Tall, willowy, blonde. Bowling is her specialty. Always dresses in the latest Raymond Keefer Willie styles. Ray The Kid? 4 Dreamer Mingles with his own crowd. Likes hunting. Robert King I Don? C are Always teasing someone. Flub Doesn't care too much for school. Norma Kolb Normie There'll Be N 0 Teardrop! for Tonight We can still hear her wailing, Oh, Ahenobarbusf' in the senior class play. Darrell Kotchka Darrell Undeci4ied ' Has more height than any boy in our class. Member of the Panthers. Eleanor Kovach Eleanor DiamomlJ Are a Girl? Bert Friend Future home maker. Has her man already picked out. Walter Kovach Walt ffiwdybefl His mechanical ability marks him for success in future years. Peggy Kroen Peg Peg of My Heart Our attractive maid of honor in the Football Queen's Court. Always seen driving her own Oldsmo- bile. SENIORS 1954 Janice La Grosse Goosie Ola, How I Love to Dance Lots of fun to have around. Never misses a dance. August Kurtz Auggie Don't Blame Me Casanova of our class. Takes life easy. James Laughner jim Down Yonder Ready and willing when a good time is in store. Thomas Lavery Chive My H era Quite a basketball player. Always seen with the hilltop gang. Wra Ledford Wra Smoke Get! in Your Eye! Only red-headed boy in the class. Likes to concoct weird messes in the chemistry lab. Robert Le Donne Peanuts Anywhere I Wander Always good for a wise crack. Leonard Lewarchik Biga The Best Things in Life Are Free No time for girls, so he says. Somewhat of an artist. Josephine Lo Faso Girl of My Dreams Lovely in looks, lively in action. Someone who can talk, talk, talk! jo SENIORS 1954 Robert Lyons Bob Tiger Rag Enjoys a good argument. Football and basketball manager. Rose Lucci Rosie 'Wlexacali Rose Once a friend always a friend. Has a passion for perfumes. Elsie MacKilligan Elsie Beautiful Dreamer Strictly on the good natured side. A nice friend to have. -33- Thaddeus Makowiecki Ted Y0u're the Top Outstanding center on the basketball team. Won't give the Monaca girls a break. James Markey Big jim Trumpetefr'.f Lullaby Has unusual talent in both art and niu- sic. Ianice Massey Jan fm a Big Girl Now lncessnt talker. Takes delight in tormenting her teacher. jack McKay Mucka Hey, Good Looking Laughing eyes and curly hair. One of our small, but mighty, football players. Mary Meany Mary Five Foot Two Class secretary. Red hair is no sign of a hot temper in the case of easy going Mary. SENIORS 1954 Betty Mihalko Betty You, You, You True to her friends. Tiny in stature. l Frank Melchiorre Frank Crazy, Man, Crazy Eats, sleeps, and lives basketball. Quite a cut-up on the dance floor. Patricia Miller Patr Y Patricia Plans to enter the Womens Air Force after graduation. Salvatore Morgera Sam Sam'J Song Has quite a collection of shirts. Likes anything that is green. Phyllis Morrison Phyl Ain't Mirbebavingv Rather short, cute, and likable. Always there to cheer the team on. Kathryn Nicklas Bickie AnclJ0rJ Aweiglon One of G. C. Murphy's girls. Spends her time writing to a certain boy in the service. John N unzir Bum Dear I0hn Faithful football manager. Likes girls in general, but none in par- ticular. Patricia Oldham Patty Patti-Cake Pat is studying to be a prominent some- body's steno. SENIORS 1954 Paul Olshanski Paul Music, Mmic, Maria His talent for music and drawing is sure to bring him success. Robert Primo Bob Fancy Punts Full of fun and tricks. Thinks school is a lark. Peter Petterson Greek Far Away Placer Quite a traveler who just recently spent Christmas in Cuba. i Robert Pardue Bob I Believe Conscientious and friendly describe Bob Plans to make ministry his life's work -.371 Julia Ann Pupi Julie Lovely to Loole Al Vivacious. Our lovely Football Queen has a con- tagious smile. Marion Pyecha Peha Unforgettable Clever. - An exception to the popular idea that a girl can't be good looking and intelligent. Virginia Ralish Jeanie Baby Doll Full of mirth. but can be serious at times. Ann Rambo Ann Annie, Get Your Gun Likes horseback riding and hunting. Good natured. ...'iR, SENIORS 1954 '7f '1a' --uvfcv X Sara Rett Reftie Ain'l' She Sweet? Short, sweet, and saucy. Reftie is cheerful and friendly to all. Archie Rebold Archie HIVbyU If you hear a loud laugh in the crowd, it's probably Archie. Patricia Reese Pat When Yozfre Smiling A newcomer who quickly made a place for herself. Was a member of the Football Queen Court. Robert Reese George For Hefr a jolly Good Fellow A Welcome addition to our class. Well liked by all. Marilyn Reigel Marilyn Make Believe A bowling enthusiast. Loafs with Judy and Shirl. George Renzo George Eh Compariu His pastime is looking at cars in used car lots. Frances Salinshick Fran How You Gonna Keep Them Down on the Farm? Happy-go-lucky, yet always helpful. A loyal supporter of our school. Robert Sampson Bob ' So Tired Likeable. Sam is the outdoor type-he'd rather be outdoors than in school. -40- SENIORS l 1954 Carol Santoro Carol Beautiful Brown Eyef' Carol is proof of the saying that good things come in small packages. Margaret Schneider Sara .S'entime1zlaZ M e Quiet. Has a nice way of speaking. Betty Sebastian Berry Ellen In the Mood A shark at shorthand. Her interest is out of school. janet Shaffer Shafe Wbirperingu Her laugh is indescribable. Always seen with the kids from the hill. Clifford Shrum Cliff Folly Capt of Cojeel' Likes to draw. We wonder if he's as shy as he seems to be. Catherine Snyder Cathy Rainbow Round My Shoulder Writes to boys in the service. One of Isaly's right hand girls. Doris Specht Specky SzznJbine of Your Smiley Sometimes gay and lighthearted, but other times serious. Mary Ann Swanson Mary Ann Beautiful Obion Loyal band member. Prefers Ohio boys to Pennsylvania boys. ,42- SENICRS 1954 Phillip Tuccinarcl Phil Yer, We Have N 0 Bammari' Always gets a word in edgewise. Takes off school to drive a produce truck. john Taormina Tien So Round, So Firm, So Fully Packed Tackle on our mighty eleven. Always ready for a good time. Doris Verban Dorsie Mae It'.r iz Big, Wide Wonderful World Athletic. An ideal commercial student as well as a lover of sports. Michael Wilczek Mike A Good Man IJ Hard to Find Studious, yet at times mischievous. Mike likes everyone and everyone likes Mike. -.-.q.3... of the Four Wonders. Robert Wilczek Studa Mr Touchdown The fullback of the 1953 gridiron team. Displayed his talent for singing as one Fredrick Wood Woodie Four Leaf Clover Likes algebra. We haven't heard much from Woodie, but we know him anyhow. john Yorkovich Jack My Buddy' Outstanding student and leader. Our eliicient senior class president. Paul Zaperach Zap AlwuyJ Dependable and serious, but one who is always there when a good time is in store. SENIORS 1954 Franklin Zinke Doc Wonderful Guy Imitates Caruso. A good playmaker, dynamic on the bas- ketball court. Anna Mae Zupsic Maizie Cram Over the Bridge Her main interest lies in New Brighton. Fond of collection of jazz records. We, the seniors of 1954 cherish in our hearts the memorable events of our high school days. In leaving high school, some of us will look ahead to further education in college while others will enter directly into some occupation of their choice. No matter which direction we may take, the door of opportunity will be opened for all. To meet this opportunity, the graduates of 1954 will have their public school education as a preparation. We deeply appreciate the advice and assistance extended to us by Mr. Groleau, our principal, and the members of the faculty. To Mrs. Locke, our class sponsor and yearbook adviser, we express our most sincere gratitude and appreciation for her unfailing guid- ance, deep interest, and faithful devotion in making our senior year a most successful one. Our sincere praise and admiration goes out for a very worthy member of our school life, our good friend Mr. Earl John, our building custodian. As we go forth into our various paths of life, may we endeavor to carry on the inspirations and high ideals of our alma mater. JOHN P. YORKOVICH Preridem' SENIOR ACTIVITIES VIRGINIA ANTOLINE-Chorus 2, French 3, 4, Library 2, Ushers 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Senior Class Committee 4. LOUISE BAKER-French 3, Library 3, Tri-Hi-Y 4, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Concession Committee 4, Senior Class Commit- tee 4. SHIRLEY BAKER-Band 2, 3, 4, French 3, 4, Tri-Hi-Y 4, Ushers 4, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Class Play Committee 3, Senior Class Committee 4. V O. T. BERKMAN-French 3, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, Class Play 4, Class Play Committee 3, 4, Acanom Stal? 4, Senior Class Committee 4. SHIRLEY BLISTAN-Band 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, Jr. Red Cross Council 3, 4, French 3, 4, Library 4, Club Officer 4, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Leaders' Club 4, Sr. Class Committee 4. ALFRED BOWLER-French 3, 4, Senior Class Commit- tee 4. ROSEMARY BUDACKI--Band 4, Student Council 3, Class Olficer 3, Jr. Red Cross Council 4, French 3, 4, Library 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Class Play 3, Class Play Committee 4, Acanom Statf 4, Majorette 4, Senior Class Committee 4. CHARLES BURNS-Football 2, Concession Committee 4, Senior Class Committee 4. JEAN CERVI-Band 2, 3, 4, Student Council 4, Class Rep- resentative 4, Jr. Red Cross Council 4, French 3, 4, Li- brary 2, 4, Tri-Hi-Y 2, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Class Play 3, Class Play Committee 4, Acanom Staff 4, Sr. Class Committee 4. JEAN CICCOZZI-Chorus 2, French 2, Library 2, 3, 4, Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Class Play Committee 3, 4, Acanom Stall 4, Senior Class Committee 4. FRANCES A. CLASPY-Band 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, Jr. Red Cross Council 2, 3, 4, French 4, Library 2, 3, 4, Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, G.A.A. 3, 4, Class Play 3, Class Play Committee 4, Acanom staff 4, Senior Class Committee 4. ROBERT CROLL-Senior Class Committee 4. MARY CUTICH-Jr. Red Cross Council 3, 4, Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Class Play Committee 3, 4, Concession Committee 4, Acanom Staff 4, Senior Class Committee 4. LAWRENCE DANELLO-French 3, 4, Concession Com- mittee 4, Senior Class Committee 4. JO DARENZO-Library 2, Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, Class Play Com- mittee 4, Concession Committee 4, Sr. Class Committee 4. SHIRLEY DAVIS-French 3, 4, Library 2, 3, Ushers 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Concession Committee 4, Senior Class Committee 4. FRANCES DE SALLE-Chorus 3, 4, French 3, 4, Class Play Committee 4, Sr. Class Committee 4, Acanom Staff 4. NANCY DONOVAN-French 3, Library 2, 3, Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 3, 4, Class Play 3, Class Play Committee 4, Concession Committee 4, Acanom Staff 4, Senior Class Committee 4. GRACE DOOLEY-Class Representative 3, Jr. Red Cross Council 2, 3, French 4, G.A.A. 3, 4, Class Play Committee 4, Senior Class Committee 4. CAROLYN DRUZAK-Chorus 2, 3, 4, French 3, 4, Library 2, 3, Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Class Play Commit- tee 3, 4, Acanom Staff 4, Senior Class Committee 4. JUDY EGGER-1' rench 2, G.A.A. 2, 3, Senior Class Com- mittee 4. ED ELLENICH-French 3, Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, Track 2, Baseball 3, 4, Acanom Staff 4, Senior Class Com- mittee 4, Class Play Committee 3, 4. BEATRICE FLY-French 3, 4, Library 2, 3, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Class Play Committee 4, Senior Class Committee 4. GARY EVANS-French 2, 3, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, Class Play 4, Class Play Committee 3, 4, Concession Com- mittee 4, Acanom Staff 4, Senior Class Committee 4. ANN FELLER--French 3, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Concession Com- mittee 4, Senior Class Committee 4. SARAJANE FINK-Band 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Jr. Red Cross Council 2, 4, French 3, 4, Library 2, 3, 4, Class Play Committee 4, Acanom Staff 4, Sr. Class Committee 4. TED FLEISCHER-Class Play Committee 4, Acanom Staff 4, Senior Class Committee 4. ANN LOUISE FOGLE-Chorus 2, 3, Jr. Red Cross Council 2, 3, 4, French 4, Library 2, 3, 4, Tri-Hi-Y 3, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Class Play Committee 3, 4, Acanom Staff 4, Senior Class Committee 4. MARIANNE FOGLE-Band 3, Chorus 2, 3, French 3, 4, Library 2, 3, 4, Class Play 4, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Class Play Committee 4, Acanom Staff 4, Majorette 3, Senior Class Committee 4. DONALD FORDYCE-Class Play Committee 4, Senior Class Committee 4. RICHARD FOSSETT-French 2, 33 Track 2, 3, 4, Class Play Committee 3, 4, Acanom Staff 4, Senior Class Com- mittee 4. ROSE FRONKO-Jr. Red Cross Council 4, Library 2, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Senior Class Committee 4. DON HARTNETT-Student Council 2, 3, Class Repre- sentative 2, 3, French 3, Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, Track 2, 3, Class Plays 3, 4, Class Play Committee 3, 4, Senior Class Committee 4. NANCY HARTNETT-Band 2, 3, 4, Student Council 2, 4, Class Ofiicer 4, Class Representative 2, Library 2, Tri- Hi-Y 2, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Class Play 4, Class Play Commit- tee 3, Acanom Stalf 4, Senior Class Committee 4. JANET HAVRILAK-Band 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, Jr. Red Cross Council 2, French 3, 4, Library 2, 3, Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Class Play 4, Class Play Committee 3, Acanom StaE 4, Senior Class Committee 4. SONDRA HECKMAN-Jr. Red Cross Council 2, 3, 4, French 3, 4, Library 2, Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 4, Class Play Committee 3, Acanom Staff 4, Senior Class Com- mittee 4, Class Play 4. BARBARA HENRY-Chorus 2, Jr. Red Cross Council 2, French 3, 4, Library 2, 3, Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 4, Class Play Committee 3, 4, Concession Committee 4, Acanom Stal? 4, Senior Class Committee 4. RONALD HENRY-French 2, 3, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Class Play 3, Class Play Committee 3, 4, Senior Class Committee 4. CHARLES HERMAN-French 4, Senior Class Committee 4. BETTY JENA-Chorus 2, French 3, 4, Library 2, 3, Tri- Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Class Play Committee 3, 4, Acanom Staff 4, Senior Class Committee 4. JAMES JOHNS-French 4, Football 2, 4, Class Play Com- mittee 3, 4, Senior Class Committee 4. LILLIE JOHNSON-French 3, 4, Concession Committee 4, Senior Class Committee 4. NANCY JOHNSTON-Band 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, Library 2, 3, Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Class Play 3, Acanom Staff 4, Senior Class Committee 4. WILMA JUTTE-French 3, 4, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Class Play Committee 3, Senior Class Committee 4. RAYMOND KEEFER-French 4, Class Play Committee 3, 4, Concession Committee 4, Senior Class Committee 4. ROBERT KING-Football 2, Class Play Committee 3, Sen- ior Class Committee 4. NORMA KOLB-Band 2, 3, 4, Jr. Red Cross Council 4, Library 2, Tri-Hi-Y 2, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Class Play 4, Class Play Committee 3, Acanom Staff 4, Senior Class Com- mittee 4. DARRELL KOTCHKA-French 3, 4, Library 2, Basket- ball 2, Class Play Committee 4, Concession Committee 4, Senior Class Committee 4. ELEANOR KOVACH--French 3, Sr. Class Committee 4. WALTER KOVACH-Concession Committee 4, Acanom Staff 4, Senior Class Committee 4 . PEGGY KROEN-Chorus 2, Library 2, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Class Play Committee 3, Concession Committee 4, Aca- nom Staff 4, Senior Class Committee 4. AUGUST KURTZ-French 3, Library 2, Senior Class Com- mittee 4. JANICE LA GROSSE-Band 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, Jr. Red Cross Council 2, 3, Library 2, 3, Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Class Play Committee 2, Acanom Staff 4, Senior Class Committee 4. JAMES LAUGHNER-Band 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 45 Class Play Committee 3, 45 Acanom Staff 45 Sr. Class Committee 4. TOM LAVERY-Student Council 35 Class Officer 35 French 2, 35 Library 25 Basketball 2, 3, 45 Sr. Class Committee 4. WRA LEDFORD-French 25 Hi-Y 45 Football 2, 35 Track 2, 3, 45 Class Play Committee 45 Sr. Class Committee 4. ROBERT LE DONNE-French 25 Basketball 25 Football Manager 2, 3, 45 Senior Class Committee 4. LEONARD LEWARCHIK-Student Council 45 Class Rep- resentative 45 French 3, 45 Football 2, 3, 45 Basketball 25 Track 3, 45 Senior Class Committee 4. JO LO FASO-Library 25 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Acanom Staff 45 Senior Class Committee 4. ROSE LUCCI-French 35 Library 25 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 35 Con- cession Committee 45 Majorette 25 Sr. Class Committee 4. ROBERT LYONS-French 3, 45 Library 25 Basketball 25 Basketball Manager 3, 45 Concession Committee 45 Senior Class Committee 45 Baseball 3, 4. ELSIE MacKILLlGAN-Band 2, 3, 45 Jr. Red Cross Coun- cil 25 French 25 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Class Play Committee 3, 45 Senior Class Committee 45 Acanom Staff 4. THADDEUS MAKOWIECKI-French 2, 35 Basketball 2, 3, 45 Class Play Committee 45 Senior Class Committee 4. JAMES MARKEY-Band 2, 3, 45 French 45 Class Play Committee 3, 45 Senior Class Committee 4. JANICE MASSEY-Band 2, 3, 45 French 35 Library 25 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Class Play Committee 3, 45 Senior Class Committee 45 Acanom Staff 4. JACK McKAY-Student Council 3, 45 Class Oiiicer 3, 45 French 2, 35 Football 2, 3, 45 Basketball 25 Track 35 Base- ball 45 Class Play Committee 3, 45 Sr. Class Committee 4. MARY MEANY-Chorus 25 Class Secretary 45 Library 25 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 Ushers 25 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Class Play Committee 3, 45 Concession Committee 45 Acanom Staff 45 Senior Class Committee 45 Student Council 4. FRANK MELCHIORRE-French 2, 35 Library 25 Basket- ball 2, 3, 45 Baseball 2, 45 Senior Class Committee 4. BETTY MIHALKO-Library 25 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Acanom Staff 45 Senior Class Committee 4. PATRICIA MILLER-Tri-Hi-Y 3, 45 G.A.A. 3, 45 Class Play Committee 35 Concession Committee 45 Acanom Staff 4. SALVATORE MORGERA-French 25 Concession Commit- tee 45 Senior Class Committee 4. PI-IYLLIS MORRISON-Chorus 25 French 3, 45 Acanom Stalf 45 Library 25 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Class Play Committee 3, 45 Cheerleaders 2, 3, 45 Senior Class Committee 4. KATHRYN NICKLAS-French 35 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 35 Ushers 3, 45 Class Play Committee 35 Concession Committee 45 Senior Class Committee 4. JOHN NUNZIR-Football 2, 3, 45 Basketball 3, 45 Class Play 45 Class Play Committee 35 Acanom Staff 45 Senior Class Committee 4. PATRICIA OLDHAM-Library 35 G.A.A. 45 Class Play Committee 35 Concession Committee 45 Senior Class Com- mittee 4. PAUL OLSHANSKI-Band 2, 3, 45 French 45 Class Play Committee 45 Acanom Staff 45 Senior Class Committee 4. ROBERT PARDUE-French 3, 45 Class Play Committee 35 Senior Class Committee 4. PETER PETTERSON-French 2, 35 Concession Committee 45 Senior Class Committee 4. ROBERT PRIMO-French 3, 45 Basketball 25 Baseball 3, 45 Concession Committee 45 Senior Class Committee 4. JULIA ANN PUPI-Chorus 25 French 3, 45 Library 25 Ushers 25 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Class Play Committee 45 Cheer- leaders 2, 3, 45 Leaders' Club 45 Sr. Class Committee 4. MARION PYECHA-Chorus 25 Student Council 25 Class Oiiicer 25 Jr. Red Cross Council 25 French 3, 45 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Class Play 35 Class Play Committee 3, 45 Major- ette 2, 3, 45 Leaders' Club 45 Senior Class Committee 4. VIRGINIA RALISH-Chorus 25 Student Council 3, 45 Class Representative 25 Jr. Red Cross Council 25 French 3, 45 Library 25 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Class Play Committee 35 Concession Committee 45 Acanom Staff 45 Senior Class Committee 4. ANN RAMBO-Library 25 G.A.A. 3, 45 Class Play Com- mittee 3, 45 Concession Committee 45 Acanom Staff 45 Senior Class Committee 4. ARCHIE REBOLD-French 45 Football 2, 35 Senior Class Committee 4. PATRICIA REESE-Chorus 2, 35 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 45 Ushers 2, 35 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Class Play Committee 3, 45 Acanom Staff 45 Senior Class Committee 45 Majorette 3. ROBERT REESE-Class Representative 25 Hi-Y 2, 35 Bas- ketball 2, 35 Senior Class Committee 4. SARA REFT-Chorus 25 French 3, 45 Library 25 G.A.A. 3, 45 Class Play Committee 3, 45 Concession Committee 45 Acanom Staff 45 Senior Class Committee 4. MARILYN REIGEL-Jr. Red Cross Council 25 Library 25 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Class Play Committee 45 Concession Com- mittee 45 Senior Class Committee 4. GEORGE C. RENZO-Football 25 Basketball 25 Senior Class Committee 4. . FRANCES SALINSHICK-Chorus 45 Student Council 35 Class Oliicer 35 Jr. Red Cross Council 45 French 3, 45 Library 2, 45 Tri-Hi-Y 3, 45 Ushers 2, 3, 45 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Concession Committee 45 Acanom Staff 45 Senior Class Committee 4. ROBERT SAMPSON-Student Council 25 Class Oliicer 25 French 2, 35 Football 2, 3, 45 Basketball Manager 2, 35 Baseball 2, 3, 45 Class Play Committee 3, 45 Acanom Staff 45 Senior Class Committee 4. CAROL SANTORO-Library 25 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Acanom Staft' 45 Senior Class Committee 4. SARA SCHNEIDER-Library 25 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Concession Committee 45 Senior Class Committee 4. BETTY SEBASTIAN-French 35 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 35 Class Play Committee 45 Concession Committee 45 Senior Class Com- mittee 4. JANET SHAFFER-Band 2, 3, 45 Chorus 25 French 3, 45 Library 25 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Class Play Committee 3, 45 Senior Class Committee 4. CLIFF SHRUM-French 3, 45 Class Play Committee 45 Concession Committee 45 Senior Class Committee 4. CATHERINE SNYDER-Chorus 2, 35 Library 2, 33 Tri- Hi-Y 2, 35 Ushers 2, 35 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Class Play Com- mittee 2, 35 Concession Committee 45 Acanom Staff 45 Senior Class Committee 4. DORIS SPECHT-French 35 Library 2, 35 Tri-Hi-Y 45 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Senior Class Committee 4. MARY ANN SWANSON-Band 2, 3, 45 French 3, 45 Tri-Hi-Y 3, 45 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Class Play Committee 45 Acanom Staff 45 Senior Class Committee 4. JOHN TAORMINA-French 2, 45 Football 2, 3, 45 Base- ball 25 Senior Class Committee 4. PHILLIP TUCCINARD-French 2, 45 Football 2, 35 Sen- ior Class Committee 4. DORIS MAE VERBAN-Student Council 45 Jr. Red Cross Council 3, 45 Library 25 Tri-Hi-Y 3, 45 G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Class Play Committee 35 Concession Committee 45 Lead- ers' Club 45 Senior Class Committee 4. MIKE WILCZEK-French 2, 35 Baseball 45 Concession Committee 45 Acanom Staff 45 Senior Class Committee 4. ROBERT WILCZEK-Student Council 25 Class Officer 25 French 2, 35 Football 2, 3, 45 Basketball 25 Track 2, 3, 45 Class Play 35 Acanom Staff 45 Senior Class Committee 4. FRED WOOD-Class Play Committee 45 Senior Class Com- mittee 4. JOHN YORKOVICH-Student Council 45 Class President 45 French 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 45 Class Play 35 Class Play Com- mittee 3, 45 Concession Committee 45 Acanom Staff 4' Senior Class Committee 4. PAUL ZAPERACH-Band 35 I-Ii-Y 3, 45 Class Play Com- mittee 3, 45 Concession Committee 45 Acanom Stal? 4' Senior Class Committee 4. FRANK ZINKE-Student Council 45 French 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 45 Basketball 2, 3, 45 Baseball 2, 3, 45 Class Play 45 Aca- nom Staff 45 Senior Class Committee 4. ANNA MAE ZUPSIC-Chorus 2, 35 Class Representative 25 Jr. Red Cross Council 2, 3, 45 French 45 Library 2, 35 G.A.A. 45 Class Play Committee 45 Concession Committee 3, 45 Leaders' Club 35 Senior Class Committee 4. 1 x dawg!! de tee Wddedafi. We! Mrs. Regina Larlcfielcl Dr. Hugo Belch Brockton-Butler Nella Hargravc Malvern lnrkiield . Felicity Fair .. Lona Larkfleld . Cyril Bothingwell .. . Mrs. Geraldine Hargrave Denise-Maid . CAST ..Marion Pyecha john Yorkovich Ronald Henry Nancy Johnston Robert Wilczek Jean Cervi Nancy Donovan Donald Hartnett Frances Claspy ., Rose Budacki CLASS OF 1954 presents ROBERT H. FOGG Director FRHJAY, B4AX7l, 1953 QQQY ye xxxx ,ff -N- MRS. T. ROGER DEVER lDif'eftor 70ena adm cz edema! CAST Tom Denker. an m'2i.rt.. Bob Mills, a writer . , ., . Mrs. Reese. fbeir fafzcilarlj' , jerry Smith, zz 1'eI1z1'12ecl ,mlclier Liz, IMJIY. Ree,ve'.r .riepchmgfzfer Bing Dickson, Lizfr .fleacly . Williaill Denker, TO71Z'.f mzcfc Alice King, Trmfr 4111771 Elaine Lynne, Alitfe'.r 'znzrfl . Angela Scott, Boba' fmzrcc , Gary Evans I ., .. O. T. Bericman ., ,Norma Kolb .Donald Hartnett janet Havrilak ,, , , .Frank Zinke , John Nunzir Sondra Heclcman Nancy Hartnett Marianne Fogel presented by the Senior Class November 20, 1953 Zzacwziaq of tie ?aaz'5aZZ Zaceea RONALD HENRY CROWNS JULIANN PUPI A .sew ?aal5aZZ weak dana' Azwffmnu PEGGY KROEN MARION PYECHA VIRGINIA RALISH PATRICIA REESE JO LO FASO ROSE BUDACKI ELSIE MECKILLIOAN ANN EOOLE Emm JACK MCKAY ROBERT WILCZEK ROBERT SAMPSON JOHN TAORMINA LEONARD LEWARCHIK DONALD HARTNETT JAMES JOHNS EDWARD ELLENICH C L A S S W I L L We, the Class of 1954, being of sound mind and body, do hereby draw up our last will and testament. To the Faculty, we leave our gratitude and memories of a wonderful class. To the Juniors, our brilliant ideas and worn-out books. To the Sophomores, we bequeath our proud possessions and school traditions. To the Freshmen, our handsome features and good advice. Virginia Antoline leaves to be with Steve. Shirley Baker wills one pair of drumsticks to Jo- anne Petrella. Louise Baker, Doris Specht, and Shirley Davis leave on the Greyhound Bus. O. T. Berkman leaves the faculty at peace. Shirley Blistan leaves her piano to the Monaca Liberace, Al Cianfarano. Al Bowler leaves his charm to Joe Marcello. Rose Budacki leaves her perfect French accent to Mrs. Locke. Chuck Burns wills his books to the furnace. Jean Cervi leaves a book on How to Box written by her uncle, to Frank Galdony. Jeanne Ciccozzi wills her job at Bender's to Nancy Fronko. Fran Claspy goes to Press with Brenda Starr. Bob Croll leaves his curly black hair to Lee Fuller. Mary Cutich leaves her pep at basketball games to Jackie Rubino. Larry Danello wills his seat in Sr. Algebra and Trig. class to anyone who wants a snap subject. Jo Darenzo and Betty Sebastian leave as two good swimmers. Frances De Salle leaves as the last of the great De Salles. Nancy Donovan wills her position at the hospital to Nancy Robitz. Grace Dooley leaves her seat in Chemistry Class to anyone who likes to sleep. Carolyn Druzak wills her voice to Esther Duncan. Judy Egger leaves the job of passing announce- ments to anyone who likes to walk. Ed Ellenich leaves the girls wondering if he's play- ing hard to get. Beatrice Ely leaves her silent vocal cords to Lor- raine Adams. Gary Evans leaves Marilyn to Joe Di Maggio. Ann Feller leaves with her famous last name. Shirley Ferrence leaves the fancy earrings she wears to Ferdinand the Bull. Sarajane Fink leaves with a certain blond. Ted Fleischer leaves Macbeth to Mrs. Rock. Ann and Marianne Fogle leave dressed in the latest fashions. Don Fordyce leaves his interest in cars to John Mihaluk. Richard Fossett wills his golf clubs to Ben Hogan. Rose Fronko sadly leaves Room 14. Don Hartnett leaves his comic ways to Jerry Lewis. Nancy Hartnett leaves her height to Nancy Brey- man. Janet Havrilak wills the chance to go to Boys' School. Sunny Heckman wills her car to anyone who doesn't like to walk to school. Barbara Henry bequeaths her wrist watch to any- one who wants to know how soon English class will be over. Ronnie Henry leaves his clever panel discussions to George Wilczek. Chuck Herman is willing'to make a will when wills are willed. Betty Jena wills her quietness to Mary Ann Cronin. Jimmy Johns wills the chance to win in football contests to some underclassman. Lillie Johnson leaves a pair of scissors to anyone who likes to cut up. Nancy Johnston leaves to become a worthy super- visor. Wilma Jutte leaves her blonde hair to Gravel Gertie. Ray Keefer leaves with his diploma. Bob King leaves through the rear door. Norma Kolb leaves for Hollywood to become an actress. Darrell Kotchka leaves the Panthers for some other Wildcat organization. Eleanor Kovach leaves happily. Walt Kovach leaves in his car with the noisy muffler. CLASS WILL Peggy Kroen leaves her flat tires to anyone who likes to come to school late. Auggie Kurtz leaves with a good-bye to everyone. Janice La Grosse leaves her dancing rhythm to Arthur Murray. Tom Lavery leaves his good looks to anyone worthy of them. jim Laughner leaves as young as when he entered. Wra Ledford wills his hair to John Walsh. Bob Le Donne wills his seat in P.O.D. to anyone with a strong right arm. Len Lewarchik leaves his fingerprints on anything he can get a hold of. Jo Lo Faso leaves as a true friend. Rose Lucci leaves in a brand new Buick. Bob Lyons wills his basketball managership to Floyd Priest. A Elsie MacKilligan leaves Eunice to carry on the name. Ted Makowiecki leaves his height to Dud Ziger- elli. jim Markey wills his golden trumpet to Ray Anthony. Janice Massey wills her chatter to anyone who likes to talk. jack McKay leaves his height to Sam Halfyard, the midget. Mary Meany leaves her red hair to Mr. john to keep the furnace burning. Frank Melchiorre wills his singing ability to Dean Martin. Bett Mihalko leaves a book on How to Take Y . . ,, . Dictation to her favorite teacher. Patty Miller leaves a letter to Loretta. Salvy Morgera wills his books to the book collector. Phyl Morrison and Julia Pupi leave their positions as senior noisemakers to the Cushnen Twins. Kathryn Nicklas leaves her soft voice to Salle Robitz. John Nunzir leaves his whaling ability to Moby Dick Lo Faso. Patty Oldham leaves her commercial ability to Donna Dierdorf. Paul Olshanski leaves to go on where Walt Disney left off. Bob Pardue wills his love of reading to Dick Shively. Pete Petterson wills to anyone, a Cubanella suit from Havana. Bob Primo leaves his Trig. assignments for Denny Denkovich to do. Marion Pyecha bequeaths her majorette uniform to anyone who wants to step up in the world. Jean Ralish leaves her petitness to Corky Setting. Ann Rambo leaves to ride in the Kentucky Derby. Archie Rebold leaves Jughead in the funnies. Pat Reese leaves as the modern Rembrandt. George Reese wills his driver's license to Don Walker. Sara Reft leaves her nickname of Teddy Bear to Ruth Ann Skinner. Marilyn Reigel wills her looks to Marilyn Monroe. George Renzo leaves his smile to Bill McClain. Fran Salinshick bequeaths her house for parties to Patti Madden. Bob Sampson leaves his many subjects to anyone who likes to study. Carol Santoro wills her neat appearance to Ann Huff. Sara Schneider leaves to take care of her turkeys. janet Shaffer wills her gum cracking to Connie Tuccinard. Cliff Shrum leaves his perfect diction to Donald Duck. Catherine Snyder leaves in Philis new Plymouth. John Taormina wills his football uniform to Ron- ald Thornburg. Phil Tuccinard leaves his school attendance to Bob Henry. Mike Wilczek leaves his coaching ability to Dudey Moore. Bob Wilczek wills his well-worn path to Jim Slaughter. Fred Wood leaves his saw to Paul Bunyan. Doris Verban leaves her athletic qualities to Pat Blinky. jack Yorkovich wills his new theory of the Pro- tonical Ions to Albert Einstein. Paul Zaperach leaves his position at Isaly's to any- one who likes to milk cows. Doc Zinke leaves his baseball glove because he already has a good catch. Anna Mae Zupsic leaves school to become a home economist. Signed, THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1954 Attest: Rose Budacki Paul Zaperach 1,1 -qw Ar' A 4: 4'-yk 1 an ! in 'Pl QQ J' 5.6 ,S 2 0,5 ri f' al Q . v' N Fg.Q1,' 4' .D lynx., 'ofa' 3.0 -. . ' a0.'4 .4 Qs . Q-3. 1 no CLASS DIARY IN 1959 Dear Diary, May 27, 1959 Since our graduation from Monaca High School, on May 27, 1954, each of us has found a place in this world. Shirley Blistan teaches gym, and I, Carolyn Druzak, teach music at the Beverly Hills High School. We're having our first vacation now, and we've decided to go to New York City. We'll get airplane tickets tomorrow. All for today. Dear Diary, May 28, 1959 Went to get tickets today. Our plane leaves at 10:30 A.M. Eleanor Kovach was behind ticket window of T.W.A. She told us that a couple other classmates worked for T.W.A. Rich Fossett and Al Bowler are to be our pilot and co-pilot. Don For- dyce was our Yellow Cab driver. Will write from New York tomorrow. Dear Diary, May 29, 1959 Arrived in New York at 9:30 P.M. Surprisingly, Marianne Fogle was our stewardess. Bob Lyons and Carol Santoro were assistants. Elsie MacKilligan, dress designer for Saks of Fifth Avenue, met us. At hotel found that George Reese was clerk. Learned that Auggie Kurtz was manager. Bellhop was Archie Rebold. All for another day. Dear Diary, May 30, 1959 Went sight-seeing today. Took boat trip around island. Cliff Shrum was captain and Fred Wood was his first mate. Ate lunch at Child's and saw Jack Yorkovich, the famous engineer. Went to Saks to buy some dresses and saw models, Kathrine Nicklas and Patty Miller. In subway on the way home met Janet Havrilak, president of the Lonely Heart's Club here. Were invited to dinner by John Taormina, banana plantation owner. At the hotel, John Nunzir was head waiter and Pete Petterson chef. George Renzo and Jimmy Johns were waiters. Sondra Heckman was dietician. Now to rest. Dear Diary, May 31, 1959 Visited the Statue of Liberty. Ray Keefer and Ted Fleischer were guides. Ran into hair stylist, Shirley Ferrence, and Shirley Davis, nurse at Henry's H.O.P., Hospital of the Poor, founded by Ronnie Henry. Went to lunch at Sardi's with Fran Salinshick, girl auto racer. Saw Nancy Hartnett and Norma Kolb of a modeling school. Then visited Radio City Music Hall. Saw two of the Rockettes, Lillie Johnson and Rose Lucci. Told us that Janice LaGrosse was choreographer. Were guests of Paul Olshanski, the bandleader, at Latin Quarter where he had the show. Paul Zaperach was his drummer. Dear Diary, June 1, 1959 Went to T.V. show, What Have I Got? Wra Ledford was moderator and Don Hartnett, Jim Markey, Betty Jena, and Jeanne Ralish were panel- ists. Contestants were Janet Shaffer, Catherine Snyder, Larry Danello, and Chuck Herman. Win- ner Chuckie Herman was presented with a set of Sampsonaire Luggage by Janice Massey, secretary to Bob Sampson, the company's advertising mana- ger. Other prizes were, Tom-Tomsn from Ann Fogle's variety gift shop, a year's supply of combs from Jack McKay's plant, and a year's supply of vitamins, presented by one of Doc Zinke's employ- ees, Sarajane Fink. Doc's motto is Doc Does It In One Dose. While walking down the street we saw Frank Melchiorre's undertaking establishment. His assistants are Bob Pardue and Ted Makowiecki. Saw advertising artist, Sam Morgera at dinner. All for now. Dear Diary, June 2, 1959 Went to visit Robert Wilczek, newspaper pub- lisher. There we found Jeanne Ciccozzi, his chief editor, Len Lewarchik, sports editor, Ed Ellenich, Lewarchik's assistant, and Fran Claspy, the staff photographer. Rented a car from Bob Croll's Rent a Car Service for a drive in the country. Stopped at Chuckie Burns and Walt Kovach's service sta- tion for gas. Ate dinner at Wilma Jutte and Marion Pyecha's Drive-in. On way home found Jim Laughner collecting tolls at George Washing- ton Bridge. Now for some sleep. Dear Diary, June 3, 1959 Went to see Ringling Bros. Circus at the Gar- dens. Jo LoFaso sold tickets. Saw bareback rider Barbara Henry, elephant trainer Nancy Johnston, trapeze artists Mary Meany and Darrell Kotchka, and acrobat Rose Fronko. Sara Reft and Betty Mi- halko were wardrobe mistresses. Mike Wilczek was ringmaster. Bob LeDonne and Bob King were selling peanuts and potato chips in the stands. Stopped for cold drinks at a street stand. Met the owner, Doris Specht. On our way to the hotel, saw Harvard professor, Phil Tuccinard, and Sara Sch- neider, librarian at Carnegie Library. All for another day. Dear Diary, June 4, 1959 Our last day in the city. Went to matinee of the play, Annie, Get Your Rifle, starring Juliann Pupi and Tom Lavery. Ushers were Pat Oldham, Ann Rambo, and Ann Feller. Beatrice Ely and Grace Dooley worked at the refreshment stand. Saw Juliann's understudy, Pat Reese. Also Peg Kroen, head of make-up department, Anna Mae Zupsic, in charge of lighting effects, and Doris Verban, prompter. Betty Sebastian, our own Elsa Maxwell, had a farewell party for us. Some notables present were Major Louise Baker of the Waves, Virginia Anto- line, Mrs. America of 1958, Dr. Jean Cervi, fa- mous for progress in X-ray technology, Nancy Donovan, coach of the girls' basketball team, The Dribblersf' Also at the party were Frances De Salle, world's champion lady wrestler, and her manager, Mary Cutich, Phyllis Morrison, T.V. director, Jo Darenzo, home economist, and Shirley Baker, well- known missionary to Africa. Latecomers were Rose Budacki, famous channel swimmer with her trainer, Gary Evans, Judy Egger, Hollywood actress, Bob Primo, foot and head doctor, Marilyn Reigel, food editor of Good Housekeeping Magazine, Mary Ann Swanson, head psychologist of the New York Public schools, and last but not least, the Mayor of New York City, the Honorable O. T- Berkman. Had a wonderful trip and vacation. Enjoyed meet- ing our classmates of 1954. Good-bye now, until we meet again. -55... WE WERE THERE SEPTEMBER I-Hello, everybody! Did you have a nice vaca- tion? 3-A large crowd attends the Sod Buster Dance, sponsored by the seniors. 9-Tri-Hi-Y Dance well attended. II-Wonderful pep meeting for our first game. I2-Hooray! Football begins-Monaca beats Free- dom. I8-Monaca ties Rochester in a thrilling game. 21-W. Emerson Scott presents his motion picture adventure- To the Arctic by Canoe. 26-Coraopolis vs. Monaca-Our first defeat. OCTOBER I-Cheerleaders sponsor a dance. 3-Monaca suffers its second defeat from Car- michaels. 8-Officers from The Neville Island Training Center address the senior boys. 9-Monaca smashes Midland-Our second vic- tory. 12-Seniors take graduation pictures at Graule's in Rochester. I3-Imri Kovacs addresses the students. 15-Danny O,Day, the magician, performs for the students. I7-Monaca vs. Hopewell. We win again. 23-Monaca suffers its third defeat from Beaver. 29-Monaca bows to Stowe. NOVEMBER 2-Basketball practice begins. 6-Lew Hershey presents a program of circus clown make-up. 7-Monaca blanks New Brighton in our final football game. 9-Ronnie Henry crowns juliann Pupi, Queen, at the annual Football Dance. 10-Students enjoy a movie sponsored by the juniors. II-A day off-What do you know? I7-The Wallace Chime Trio, an All-Star Instru- ment group, entertains the student body. 20- When a Feller Needs a Friend -the senior class play-a big hit! DECEMBER I-First basketball game-Monaca vs. Ambridge. Let's go team! 7-Prom Peanut Week- seniors busy selling peanuts. 22-Student Council sponsors the Christmas Pro- gram -Christmas vacation begins. 28-G.A.A. holds annual formal, Santa's Sleigh Ballf' 4 5 I4 I8 27 I JANUARY -Back to school. -First league game-Monaca downs New Brighton. -Morton Eugene Wildy presents the lecture, Education Works Everywhere. -Monaca upsets Midland. Keep-it-up-team! -First semester ends today-Boo! Hoo! Seniors -one more to go! FEBRUARY -Students View a movie on Safety. 5-Chemistry class tours the St. Joseph Lead ll 25 24 Company. -Monaca loses its first basketball game to Ro- chester. Still tied for first place. -Monaca loses its final basketball game to Mid- land. -Midland students invade M.H.S., celebrating their championship victory over Monaca. MARCH I-March blows in like a lion. 4-An exciting basketball game between the Fatboys and Coaches, amuses the students. 10-A circus couple presents an Acrobat Perform- ance. I2-Rowland Myers addresses the students. 24-Students view a movie on Conservation, 26-The chorus presents its annual Spring Con- certf' 31-A representative from the Bell Telephone Company addresses the senior girls. APRIL I-M.H.S. receives a new addition, the trophy case. 2-Hidley Hipworth presents his immortal char- 6 7 8 acters of Dickens -Tri-Hi-y sponsors a movie, King of Kings. -Spring is here and so is baseball-Monaca vs. Aliquippa. -Toni Gauer of Switzerland speaks before the students on Switzerland. 9-Elementary schools stage Spring Festival. I3-juniors give an assembly. I4-Happy Easter! 21-Back to school. 23- 4 junior class presents The Dead of the Night. MAY -Senior class banquet. Lots of fun. I4-Junior-Senior prom. I8- Class Day Assembly. 20-May Queen Festivities. 23 27 -SQ-.. -Baccalaureate services. -Commencement. Farewell, class of '5-4. Room 15 . . . Miss O'Keefe Fin! row: L. Johnson, F. Gagliordony, N. Fronko, E. Haffey, L. Greback, H. Gallagher, A. Francis, J. Lang. Second row: T, Kappel, F. Galdony, E. Luzzi, S. Frank, R. Glass, R. Henry, S. Furguielle, S. Martin, T. Lipnicky. Third row: J. Hezlep, P. Madden, J. Hutch- inson, E. Hill, A. Huff, J. Johnson, E, Kuna J. Pacitti. Fourth row: M. Kovach, J. Hiner: man, R. Hickman, Miss O'Keefe. Room 9 . . . Mr. Blistan First raw: R. Ungarion, M. Smith, J. Winkle P. Templeton, J. Winkle, L. Smith, S. Swink E. Southard. Second row: Mr. Blistan, J Walsh, L. Setting, H. Ziegler, G. Wilczek J. Weigle, J. Trella, C. Tuccinard, B. Pali- otte, J. Stewart. Third row: T. Timmons T. Zindren, R. Thornburg, R. Stanley, R Walker, R. Stuehling, J. Taylor, S. Snyder J. Slaughter. JUNICR CLASS The junior year in a high school students life is the happiest one. He enjoys his upperclassmans importance without feeling the pressure of the many senior responsibilities. This year's juniors are no exception. They have been sharing in all school activities, some of them holding important positions in organizations, in sports, and other activities. The junior class had as their majorettes, Frances Gagliordony and Nancy Fronko. The Cushnen twins, Priscilla and Patricia, were the junior class cheerleaders. Priscilla Cushnen and John Mihaluk represented the junior class in the Student Council. At the beginning of the year, the juniors under the sponsorship of Miss O'Keefe and Miss Barger, participated in the magazine subscriptions project and the sale of Halloween candy. They also spon- sored the movie, Danny Boy, for the senior high school students. One of their other projects from which they derived financial profit was the sale of chocolate Easter eggs and baskets. On the evening of April 23, the junior class presented the play, The Dead of Night, under the able direction of Mrs. T. Roger Dever. The Junior-Senior Prom held May 14, in the school auditorium ended the junior year activities. This was followed by the annual Post-Prom party at the Turners' Hall. A, i .V 5, N' ,W J, l, I 1 . V .1 ,X ,V X . W V. . Vi Hi Z1 iv l . . VA P. . , Wa i i A ..,.. iw ,,.. .J If i 9 V' 'X 3 K M. 4. ff., A Edward McDonald, Preridenz Frames Gagliordony Treafurer Elizabeth Johnson, Serfetaw Robert Hickman Vue Pferzdenl SPONSORS Miss O'Keefe Miss Barger Room 11 . . . Mr. Beighey First mir: R. Roberts, Phillips, R. Rambo, M. Sant Eufemia, hgieynolds, C. Motz, C. Nelson, C. Mcliirgk , N. Mechem. Second row: N. Robitz, r' Neubauer, J. Rubino, M. Sanchez, . Ngese, R. Sabella, M. Mee- han, S. Robi Parton. gfhird Wy: Mr. Beighey, M. thionne, Petrella, J. Mi- haluk, J. ontlague, B. engel, Shively, D. Milne. jbllrtb r 14 .. MC onalcl, B. McClain, Nicklas, ' 0 sofl .Rebold, . X l 1 D. Moore Michn g,fR.y5Priest. 1, 4 l T ,SJ LJ1 XE lv 3 il- :ld l l if' ' V x ' ,Q L V X i l in in .1 ish ikflmu lqlllilff il JJ - f . un All V31 If X M .J '. 'J EL' XJRcjl6m 12 . . . Mr. Reader Hs! mm. M. Cruclrlen, B. Cavender, L. Adams, P. Alexander, B. Blistan, D. Egyucl, C. Doucls, J. Davis, W. Clark. Seroml row: M. Basar, J. Adams, B. Bonam, D. Dierdorf, P. Cushnen, M. Cronin, P. Cushnen, E. Davis, C. Eberhardr. Thim' mul: R. Bar- tholomew, A. Cianfarano, L. DeVincentis, C. Bryson, C. Cattivera, J. Brown, J. Calin- ger. Fourth I'0I1'I Mr. Reader, D. Denkovich, P. Equizi, J. DeLuca, C. Fog.:g.:, R. Avolio D. Dierflorf. a James Moore, Vine Prerident: Mary Ann LeDonne, Secrelaryg Toni Marotti, Treamrerg Richard Dockter, Prexidenl. SOPHOMORE CLASS Our sophomore year has been a busy and en- joyable one. Studies and sports have shared our attention. We were represented in the Student Council by Roberta Pupi and George Petrella. Our two sophomore majorettes were Nancy Breyman and Esther Duncan. Leading us in cheering were Roberta Pupi and Mary Ann LeDonne. A number of our girls joined the G.A.A. and took an active part in basketball, volleyball, and bowling. Some of the sophomore boys made up the second and third teams in basketball and football. john Ziger- elli made the varsity in basketball and Bill Puhalla made the varsity in football. On january 7, we received our beautiful class rings with the Indian crest. We began to feel very much a part of the school. Our annual spring party with the freshmen climaxed our year. We are happily looking ard 0 taking an active part in school activitie ex ear. all Room 14 . . . Miss Barger Fin! row: D. Lewis, N. Dawson. Second row: Miss Barger, E. Evans, B. Lynch, B. Dawson, L. Stork, M. Bruce. mft 'S 'X W 'swf 4. as! V ,, my fini? 'Wil an 1333? K iii Wifi! if Nfl 3l iEEt?1 ':1i!2 ' . ,X f V I as as-GN gs T , if Q Sv l i 1'l.-rvnn.l..a X Hh-4 Room 5 . . . Miss Sl12lCllC1'I1 Fu-.rf mzw: R. Morgan. S. Reus N. Renzo, M. Stabart, P. Pelto, l Joh. D. Romeslvurg, N. Smith, 1 Steffler. Serum! ff1I1'I Miss Sha hern. K. McKnight, M. Hahn, Lincheck, E. McCracken. I Schmuck, R. Liller, B. Namadan H. Lavrusliy. Third mzw: Scl neider, C. Kugel, D. Kraft, Pico. W. Milne, xl. liigley, ' Mattico, S. Reese, J. Romigh, Minnirte. Room 2 . . . Mr. Cornelius Firft ww: H. Davis, P. Biscu S. Antoline, bl. Dettore. B. Dav M. Bender, P. Carlson, A. Baile D. Cade. Sewud mfr: E. Dierdoi AI. Boyd, -I. Fisher, S. Johnson. Menesee, nl, Blistan, P. Couchi J. Yorhers, D. Dehacco, M Cornelius. Thin! rozv: G. Sprou M. Cochran, -I. Caplinger, J. P lumbo, E. Elmer, P. Caranzirre, Barger, O. Danello, j. Adams, Fherhardr, Room 4 . . . Mrs. Minnirtc Firrf mir: M. Troia, C. Thomi M. Howell, P. Strauss, C. Verostt B. Strauss, P. Stork, B. Lutz, Wasilko. Semufl mzw: Mrs. Mi nirre. M. Waxler, B. Watscmn, Swink, S. Waxler, M. Zurek, Timmons, B. Weigle, H. Zapm ach. R. Zayak. Third 7'llll'I Thomas, J. Haney, J. Ziegler, White, -I. Walker, W. Shamp, Soski, P. Suttelle, D. Solomon, Oakley. Flillffh rout R. Theil. Weigle, D. Weigle, J. Taormir R. Smith. Room 13 . . . Mr. Bruno Firzrf rout D. DeVaux, C. lk Pherson, M. Lorhi, E. lnhoff, Hall, S. Kovac, S. McKay, Mangin, S. Pallay. SEFOIHIY ro Mr. Bruno, F. Sabella, W. Kit D. Houser, E. Huffman, D. jol son, E. Edwards, L. Ersik, C. F lwino, P. Hugh, Third mir: Noyh, J. Jones, W. Barr. I. l vaniclc, N. Makowiecki, N. C rich, W. Ilill. R. Turner, D. Ru baugh. Fnnrllv rrmw G. Scassa, Morehead. R. Krebs, T. Johns: 1. Forse, J. Short. in - -f 'ft UI-.1 rixuuavm I Sara Vfaxler, Vice Pretidentf Nick Cutich, Preridenzg Margaret Waxler, Secremry: Sylvia Kovac, Treayurer. FRESHMAN CLASS Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Dorris G. Sowash, the class of l957 organized in the early fall and elected the class officers and homeroom represen- tatives to serve on the Freshman Class Council. The first social activity was a Halloween Dance, One of the highlights of the year was the fourth annual Valentine Dance at which Priscilla Wasilko was crowned queen, and Jay Romigh, king. In April we enjoyed a delicious spaghetti din- ner which was followed by an evening of dance and song. We closed our years activities with the fresh- man-sophomore party dance featuring an enter- taining floor show, a good orchestra, and tasty refreshments. Our first year as an organized class proved to be a most successful one. In living and working together, we have come to know and understand the value of friendship and cooperation. Room 1 . . . Miss Malloy Ron' one: S. Weyand, S. Salinshick, J. Eichorn, C. Gahagan, S. Eaton, A. Knechtel, R. Skinner, K. Ralish, J. Claspy, P. Davenport. Second mir: D. Egyud, R. Hannen, M. Short, J. Brubaker, B, Clark, B. Eaton, J. Leonard, V. Whitting- ham, A. Harper, W. Barr. Third muiz Miss Malloy, J. Davis, R. Wushinski, T. Mock, J. Petrella, E. Aiken, B. Zup- sic, R. Zupsic, H. Sakulsky, F. McLaughlin. Fourth ww: B. Scogna, F. Lynch, R. Winkle, R. Turner, W. Swager, N. Cutich, W. Shaner, K. Nicely, G. Grater, T, Huff, R. Moore. ma-111m. natalie ff! ,J JJ QMEKW 8 YA iid ' A Welder welds together the various parts of a construction for the world of tomorrowg athletics combine in the development of the mind, the body, and fair play of the future citizen. FOOTBALL SQUAD Firxf mu 1 H. Brooks, J. Johns, R. Dockter, R. Schultz, J. Moore, R. Bartholomew, P. Frank, F. McCracken, G. Haller. Serum! row: F. Petures, D, Hartnett, J. Pacitti, J. McKay, R. Sampson, J. Taormina, E. Ellenich, J. Mihaluk, J. Hutch- inson, R. Wilczek, R. Glass. Third row: Mr. Cutrona, M. Sampson, T. Zindren, E. McDonald, C, Bennett, L. Lewarchik, R. Hickman, B. McClain, R. Rebold, Mr. Bruno. Fourih rout B. Puhalla, J. DeLuca, R. Henry, J. Slaughter, F. Priest, H. Howells, S. Snyder. Monaca Monacu Ml5IlHCZl Monacu Monaca 13 19 6 I4 29 lid Ellenich Don Hartnett Ron Henry ,lim DeLuc:1 Larry DeVincentis Ray Glass Bob Hickman .lack Hutchinson Freedom 6 Monaca 27, Rochester l9 Coraopolis 20 Monaca l 2 Monacu 19 Carmichaels 34 Monaczt I9 Hopewell 0 . A .... Beaver 13 . ..., , .. , Stowe Twp. 30 New Brighton O Midland 7 Won 4-Lost 4-Tied 1 FOOTBALL LETTERMEN SENIORS ,lim johns Len Lewarchik jack McKay JUNIORS Bill McClain Joe Trella Ed McDonald john Mihaluk jim Pacitti SOPHOMORE-Bill Puhalla .. 70 - Bob Sampson John Taormina Bob Wilczek Floyd Priest jim Slaughter Stan Snyder Ted Zindreri LARRY BRUNO JOE CUTRONA Hem! C oafb A.l',l'f.l'fcl71f C mzulr SENIOR FOOTBALL MANAGERS BOB LeDONNE JOHN NUNZIR .- 71 - HIGHLIGHTS 0F FOOTBALL GAMES MONACA I3-FREEDOM 6 The 1955 Monaca High School Football Team started off the season with an impressive 13-6 win over Freedom. Using an ingenious new fan huddle and a strong defense, the Indians showed con- siderable ground-gaining ability, but little scoring power. , The Southsiders had to come from behind in the second half to salvage the game after halfback Buck Nawrocki of Freedom had opened the scoring in the second period with a spectacular 52-yard touchdown run of a recovered fumble. The extra point attempt by Freedom was blocked by Monaca tackle Floyd Priest. The Indians retaliated in the third period due to the recovery of a Freedom fumble by Fd Mc- Donald on the Bulldogs' 35 yard line. Monaca promptly turned the break into a touchdown in four plays, the touchdown coming on a slice over left guard by halfback jim Slaughter. Stan Snyder then booted the extra point from placement to give the Indians a 7-6 lead. Early in the fourth period the Indians blocked a Freedom punt and with Slaughter, jack Hutchin- son, and Bob Wilczek eating up the yardage, the Indians tallied on a 2 yard plunge by Wilczek. Snyder's placement attempt was blocked. The Indians piled up an impressive margin of 14 first downs to 2 against the Bulldogs. MONACA 19-ROCHESTER 19 Many fans wouldn't have given a plugged nickel for Monaca High Schoolls chances when the In- dians were trailing the Rams of Rochester in the second quarter by a 19 to 0 score. The largest crowd ever to pack the Blue and Wlmite enclosure in many, many moons had in fact begun to sense a rout at about this point. Close to 6,000 grid followers soon had a change in thought. After Don Chewning had scored twice for the Rams and Herb Carpet a single touchdown, the Indians then changed the wheel of fortune. Sparked by Ed Ellenich and jim Slaughter, the Indians came to life as the second quarter was ending. Monaca reached Ram territory for the first time in the contest when Ellenich drove 10 yards to the Ram 47 yard line. A screen pass from quarterback Bob Hickman to Ed Ellenich took the ball from the 47 to the 24 yard line. Hickman then passed to Slaughter to the Ram 7 from where the latter car- ried the ball over on a line plunge. The intermis- sion then ended with the Rams leading 19 to 6. Early in the final period the Monacans again came to life when a pass to Slaughter and beautiful running by jack Hutchinson and Ellenich took the ball to the Ram 6. Slaughter then skirted end for the T.D. Ellenich plunged over for the extra point. The score was then 19-13 with the Rams still on the long end. l BOB WILQZEK mck McKAY RONNIE HENRY Fullback Right Half Right Tekle ..72- ED ELLENICH BOB SAMPSON LENNY LEWARCHIK Fullback Quarterback Left Emi The Indian fans went wild as Herb Carpet fum- bled on the Ram 26 and Monaca's huge tackle John Taormina recovered the oval. The Indians were not to be denied of a score as jack Hutchinson slammed over from the 10 yard line, Then, Ellenich went over for the extra point, but a holding penalty against the Indians took the ball back to the 17 yard line. A pass from Hickman to end Bill Puhalla misfired, and the Indians had to be satisfied with a tie score. Slaughter, Ellenich, and Hutchinson came through to lift the Indians out of the doldrums, while Ron Henry and Bill McClain sparked the Monaca linemen. For Rochester, tackle Jim Paplo- matis played a fine line game. The Indians led in the first downs, 11-7. CORAOPOLIS 20-MONACA 6 Monaca High would have liked to celebrate the annual Dad's night with a victory, but the Corao- polis Blue Devils had different ideas. As the final gun sounded the Indians were on the short end of a 20 to 6 upset at the hands of the Allegheny Countians. Midway in the second period the Blue-Devils returned a Monaca punt to the Indians' 38 to set up the stage for a score. After quarterback Blaine Perue passed to the Monaca 7, Don Orsini, bril- liant fullback, displayed some of his running power by scoring on a line buck. Moments later fullback Ed Ellenich shot through the middle of the Cory line and romped 71 yards before he was nailed by Davy Jackson on the Blue Devils' 25. This long run set the stage for Monaca's only score, as seven plays later jim Slaughter sliced over from the 9. The score at halftime read Corao- polis 7, Monaca 6. As the final canto began, Coraopolis broke the game wide open as they drove 80 yards in 16 plays with the T.D. coming on a plunge by Orsini. Pa- cella converted the extra point to make the score 14-6, in favor of the Blue Devils. A Bob Hickman pass was intercepted by Center Fazio and Davy Jackson promptly turned the break into a T.D. with a brilliant 50 yard jaunt around end. Pacella's kick was blocked, but the Blue Devils won 20-6. Coraopolis racked up 14 downs to Monaca's 9. CARMICHAELS 34-MONACA 14 Monaca High School took on one of the best football teams in Westerii Pennsylvania when they entertained the Class B Champions, Carmichael High School. The mighty Mikes looked like a AA powerhouse as they defeated the Indians 34 to 14. Chief enemy agent was fullback Tom Colbert. After being knocked unconscious on the final play of the first half, he returned to action in the third quarter to spark the Mikes' offense, which clicked for 5 touchdowns in the last half. He ran for touchdowns of 78 and 28 yards, besides setting up 2 others. joe Cielensky, a brilliant quarterback, scored the other Carmichaels' touchdowns and kicked 4 extra points. -73- JIMMY JOHNS .IOHN TAORMINA DON HARTNETT Lefl Tackle Right Tackle Left Half A determined Monaca team came out for the second half and narrowed the count to I3-7 when Bill McClain blocked a Carmichaels' punt which Ronnie Henry recovered on the 3 yard line. Two plays later jack McKay slipped through right guard for the score. Stan Snyder then converted. Late in the fourth quarter Monaca again scored on a 25 yard touchdown run. Snyder again con- verted but the Indians were too late. The final score, Carmichaels 54, Monaca I4. MON ACA 29-MIDLAND 7 Monaca slaughtered Midland before a chilled crowd of 2,000 fans. Led by speedy halfback jim Slaughter, the Monacans were perfect in every faculty as they laid it on the Leopards Z9-7. Everything started when tackle Stan Snyder re- covered a fumble by Midlands john Flara on the Midland 37. From there Slaughter turned end on a beautiful jaunt. Snyder kicked the extra point and the Indians had a first period lead of 7-0. In the second quarter Ed Ellenich intercepted a George Lamak pass and ran it back 68 yards to the Midland 2. From there Slaughter carried over. Snyder stepped back and kicked a 7 yard field goal. The score at intermission was I7-0 in favor of the Indians. On the opening kickoff of the second half, tackle Ed Sallis of Midland recovered a fumble on the Monaca 32. Willie Vaughn, speedy halfback, then sprinted end for the Leopards' initial T.D. Henry Suffoletta converted the extra point and the score at the end of the third period was I7-7, the Indians leading. Slaughter then went 40 yards and 49 yards for two more T.D's in the final quarter. The Monaca team played a wonderful game and literally pushed the Leopards all over the field. Monaca led in first downs I8-4. MONACA 27-HOPEWELL 0 Monaca Highs gridders won their third game of the season as they trounced the Hopewell Vikings 27-O in a class A encounter on the Indians' field. Led once again by jim Slaughter, who scored four T.D's, the Indians were capable of holding the Vikings from penetrating into Monaca territory the entire evening. The first time the Southsiders got their hands on the pigskin, they went 75 yards for a T.D. With Ed Ellenich and Larry DeVincentis sharing the ball carrying duties, the Indians drove to the Vi- king 49 where quarterback Bob Hickman lofted an aerial to halfback jim Slaughter who romped into the end zone for a T.D. Stan Snyder kicked the extra point and the Southsiders led 7-0 Monaca made it I4-0 midway in the second quarter after putting a punt in play on the visitors' 47. jack McKay carried the ball down to the 25 where Slaughter again sprinted around end for the T.D. Snyder kicked his second extra point, and the Indians led at the intermission. In the third period Ed McDonald recovered a Viking fumble on the Hopewell 45. Seven line smashes moved the ball to the ll. Slaughter again drove over for the T.D. Snyder's kick was blocked. The final canto produced the most spectacular play of the game. Hopewell's halfback Ted Vuce- nich boomed a punt from his own 50 to the Mona- ca l7. DeVincentis moved the ball to the 20 and Slaughter took a reverse, cut for the sidelines, and outran the Hopewell defenders for an S0 yard touchdown run, Snyder kicked the extra point and the final score read Monaca 27, Hopewell 0. BEAVER 13-MONACA l2 The Monaca Indians took on the undefeated Beaver Bobcats on the Bobcats field in a crucial Class A contest. The Bobcats overcame a I2 point halftime deficit to edge the Indians 15-12. Monaca took a halftime lead when jim Slaughter again led the Indians with brilliant runs of 79 and 90 yards. As the second half began, Beaver drove from the Indians' Sl all the way for a TD. as the result of a 29 yard forward pass from quarterback john Barley to end Kent Black. Norm Lengyel kicked what proved to be the game winning point. In the last period the Bobcats took over on the Monaca 35 and with halfbatk Neil Averyis leading the way, the Bobcats scored with Avery diving over from the 2. The Indians put on a desperation drive with 7 minutes left and drove to the Beaver li. Quarter- back Bob Hickman went back to pass and was trapped. Deciding to run, Hickman was hit hard and a dislocated shoulder resulted. The Indians, with Jim Moore quarterbacking, moved to the Bobcats' five where time ran out. The final score read I3 to I2 in favor of Beaver. STOWE 50-MONACA I9 The Stowe High School Stallions subdued the fighting Monaca High cleaters by a 59-19 margin in a Class A thriller played on the Stowe Field. Bernie Latusick took the opening Monaca kick- off on his own 20 and the speedy little halfback returned the ball 80 yards for a TD. The Indians bounced right back with a 78 yard scoring drive on . 4 -. +-1 a 29 yard sprint by jim Slaughter and Ed Ellenich's 8 yard TD. drive. End Herky Rippole of Stowe recovered a Mona- ca fumble on the Indians' 26. Three plays later halfback Gene Antonelli circled left end for l9 yards and a T.D. Early in the second stanza Monaca knotted the count at I2 all when jim Slaughter took an 8 yard flat pass from quarterback Bob Sampson and ran 45 yards to touchdown territory. Stowe once again took the lead when Latusick sprinted off tackle for I5 yards and a TD. But the Indians were equal to the occasion as they came roaring back with dramatic suddeness when Slaugh- ter threw a 67 yard touchdown pass to end Bill Puhalla. Larry DeVincentis kicked the only extra point of the game to give the Indians a I9-l8 halftime lead. In the fourth quarter Latusick ripped off another 75 yard touchdown run, and an insurance tally was added when quarterback Tarquinio passed 46 yards to Antonelli. The final score: Stowe 30, Monaca l9. MONACA 19-NEW BRIGHTON 0 Monaca High School gridders turned in their uniforms with a I9-O victory over the New Brighton Lions. After an opening period in which both teams were scoreless the Indians took charge and rolled to victory by scoring in each of the last three quarters. Holding the Lions for downs on their own 19, Monaca marched 85 yards for their first T.D., with jack McKay, scrappy little Monaca halfback, driving for the T.D. on a four yard plunge. After the second half kickoff Monaca wasted no time in getting their second T.D. jim Slaughter broke over right guard and went 60 yards for a TD. At the end of the third quarter the Indians led l2-0. A 25 yard gallop by halfback Larry DeVincen- tis set up the Indians' final score. Stopped on the 23 after a beautiful run, DeVincentis then carried the ball to the l l where Slaughter again carried the pigskin into paydirt. DeVincentis kicked the extra point. Monaca led in first downs 19-7. P. Morrison. -I. Pupi, P. Cushnen, Pat Cushnen, M. LeDonne. -76., VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM R. Evans, lf. Zinke, R. Hickman, F. Melchiorre, T. Lavery, E. McDonald, T. Makowiecki, Slaughter, R, Henry, j. Hutchinson, D. Zigerelli. - 77 - if ,psf , .131 - X-.L yhf-+ ks L. 5 A '- ,kqggd 7,11 gf ii gl. T M . ,Lu 1:-fr G25 1953-1954 BASKETBALL RECORD VARSITY EXHIBITION GAMES Monaca ,........ Ambridge 41 Monaca 69 .I.......... ,,,..,.. S pringdale 45 Monaca .I.,,,,., Wampum 63 Monaca 64 ........... ........,... . Leetsdale 53 Monaca ......,.,..,. ,....I..... H omestead 58 Monaca 41 Ellwood City 52 Monaca ..I.,.... Wampum 72 Monaca 77 ....I...,I., ...II...... S pringdale 54 Won 5--Lost 3 SECTION 8-WPIAL Monaca New Brighton 43 Monaca 79 New Brighton 43 Monaca ...,....,.,.., .....,,....,...... F reedom 36 Monaca 82 .,,...,,...I ....,..........,... F reedom 45 Monaca .,....,..,I...,... Beaver 44 Monaca 85 ,.,I.....,.. ................. B eaver 70 Monaca ,......,. Rochester 47 Monaca 49 ,.,..... Rochester 58 Monaca .I,..............,.,, Mars 54 Monaca 98 ...,........ ....................... M ars 37 Monaca ...I...,. Hopewell 55 Monaca 58 ........ Hopewell 49 Monaca ,..I........ Midland 59 Monaca 42 ......,.. Midland 59 Won 12-Lost 2 Basketball r Highlights ,- gl I 4! A01 LAWRENCE BRUNO 'XX ' JOSEPH E. CUTRONA Head Coacla M ' Arrirtant Coach MONACA THUMPS NEW BRIGHTON Coach Mel Miller's New Brighton passers made Speed, precision passing, and accurate shooting paid off for Coach Larry Bruno's Monaca High I-Ioopsters as the opened defense of their 1953 Sec- tion 8 championship by crushing the New Brighton Lions under a 67-43 score at Dawes Gym. Except for a lapse in the third quarter, the visit- ing Indians were in complete command of the situation all evening. They scored steadily in three of the four periods and kept the Crimson crew in check with an effective man-to-man defense. an impressive showing in the third stanza when they outscored the Indians 17-8, but at the outset of the final frame the visiting Monacans regained their usual form and rallied to an overwhelming victory. Ted Makowiecki won scoring laurels with a 21 point contribution, with Doc Zinke close behind scoring 20 points earned on 5 field goals and a perfect 10-for-10 performance at the foul line. Weber was high man for the Lions with 13, with Roth capturing second honors with 12 points. MONACA FLOORMEN TROUNCE FREEDOM Monaca Highs veteran floormen picked up their second WPIAI. Section 8 victory in easy fashion as they rolled over the Freedom High School passers, 85 to 36, before a capacity crowd of fans at Monaca. Employing a fast-breaking attack and a tight man-for-man defense, the Indians dashed ahead at the start of the contest and boasted an almost in- surmountable lead at the end of the first period. Melchiorre had picked up three personals in the opening session and was taken out. Witli Ed Mc- Donald replacing Melchiorre, the Indians rolled on in the second period, adding Z6 points to their total while the Bulldogs were rallying eight. After the intermission the Bulldogs employed a deliberate attack which produced comparatively few shots to the first half, but the Indians' Mako- wiecki hitting Ll baskets, Lavery Z, Melchiorre, Zinke, and Dud Zigerelli each l, the home team raced further ahead again, and the second stringers replaced the starters. Makowiecki claimed scoring honors with 24 points, Lavery followed with l7, and Zinke with 16. For the Bulldogs Bill Collins was the leader with IZ. MONACA WINS THIRD AT BEAVER Sparked by Frank Melchiorres sensational all around play, the Monaca High Hoopsters chalked up their third straight Section 8 victory of the season. They subdued the hard-working Beaver Bobcats by a convincing 57-fill count on the Beaver hardwood. The contest was a fast and interesting affair all the way, with the Bobcats giving Coach Larry Bruno's basketeers a run for their money until late in the third period. Beaver simply could not keep up the torrid pace set by the Indians, however, and faded in the final frame. At the outset the contest was a see-saw battle in which the lead changed hands repeatedly. Melchiorre easily took individual scoring laurels by dunking 24 points. Makowiecki of Monaca fol- lowed with I7 points. MONACA FLOORMEN TRIP ROCHESTER Monaca High Schools talented cagers rang up their fourth straight Section 8 victory when they outran and outshot the Rochester Rams to tumble Coach Bob WICHSIILIIIIS quintet out of a tie for first place. The final score of the fast, exciting game played on the Monaca court before a capa- city crowd was 62 to 47. With Makowiecki and Zinke carrying the scor- ing burden, the Indians took a I4-IO advantage in the first period. They boosted this lead to 52-24 at halftime. This victory kept Monaca in a 'tie with Midland for first place in the Section 8 race. Melchiorre led the scoring with 25 points. Makowiecki followed with 17 points while Cable was high for Rochester with 16. MONACA TRIPS MARS Larry Bruno's classy Monaca High Hoopsters added the Mars Planets to their list of Section 8 80- victims but not without considerable opposition. The final score of the contest at Mars was 66-52 in favor of Monaca. The visiting Indians picked up an 18-12 advan- tage in the first quarter and stayed ahead all the way in spite of determined efforts by the home team to close the gap. Monaca sported a 32-Z6 advantage at halftime and padded the margin to 55-37 at the three-quar- ter mark. Although Mars was able to outscore the Indians in the final frame 15-11, the difference was too great to make up. Terrible Ted Makowiecki banged in 25 points to lead the Indians' score, with reliable Frank Mel- chiorre second with 15 points. Don Wix took both individual and team scoring honors with a dazzling performance that netted 27 points. It was the 5th consecutive league victory for un- beaten Monaca and the 5th straight setback for the cellar-dwelling Planets. MONACA RIPS HOPEWELL Ted Makowieckis dead-eye shooting and Doc Zinkes all around floor play and set shooting were enough to hand Hopewell its third loss of the season as Monaca copped a 69-55 decision. By racking up their sixth straight league victory, Coach Brunos unbeaten Redskins remained in a tie with Midland for first place in the section. The Indians took an early lead after four minutes of the game had elapsed and held a comfortable margin throughout the contest, with the Vikings staging a belated rally in the last period. Monaca held a 19-11 lead at the end of the first period and boosted this to 54-35 by the end of the third period. Makowiecki and Melchiorre led Monaca with 23 and 16 points respectively. Connor had 18 points for Hopewell. MONACA TOPS MIDLAND Coach Larry Bruno's talented Monaca basketeers took undisputed lead of Section 8 as they topped the Midland Leopards before a packed Monaca gymnasium, to boost their section wins to seven straight. From the outset of the tip-off the game was a frenzied affair. The Leopards made desperate lunges throughout the hectic battle to overcome a lead lost late in the opening period but on each attempt the superb ball playing of the Indians quickly checked the Leopards. By the time the final quarter rolled around, the Indians had the game 'sewed up. The brilliant Frank Melchiorre scored many times on his hard-driving layups, and Doo, Zinke thrilled the crowd with his long setshots. Chiming in like a million bucks was Monaca's unheralded guard, 'Dudu Zigerelli, with three field goals and four charity tosses to give him a total of 10 points. Melchiorre led the winners with 20 points, with Ted Makowiecki scoring 16. The five Monaca starters struck the double column in the scoring for the first time in the season. Leading the Leopards was Fred Wztiii with 18 markers followed by lanky Herb Lake with 15. 81- MONACA CRUSHES NEW BRIGHTON Led by the deadly shooting of Ted Makowiecki, who dumped in 33 points. the Monaca Indians scalped the Brighton cagers, 79-55. The Lions got off to a 4-l lead before Makowiecki tied the game with a foul and a fielder. Brighton regained the lead with a goal before Lavery bucketed a pair of goals and a foul to put Monaca ahead to stay. Monaca held a 19-IO lead at the end of the first period and padded this advantage to 59-28 at halftime and a com- fortable 65-38 at the three-quarter mark. Then with the subs playing the last quarter. Brighton outscored them by a I5-I4 count. Reliable Frank Melchiorre with I9 points followed Makowiecki in the scoring. Lavery of Monaca and Voskuhl of Brighton followed with 14 points apiece. MONACA DOWNS FREEDOM Monaca High Schools basketball team moved into high gear, found the range, and had little difficulty breezing into an 82-45 decision over Freedom High. Bruno's snappy basketeers, playing one of their finest games, notched their 9th straight victory, making almost half of their shots from the field. They dropped in Sl goals out of 65 attempts for an excellent 49 percent. Monaca finished the first quarter on the long end of a I4-7 score. Zinke opened the second period by sinking a long two-handed setshot and with Melchiorre coming through with three baskets and Makowiecki sinking two goals and four successful charity tosses, the visitors had very little difficulty rolling to a 32-I4 lead at halftime. Witlm three minutes remaining in the third period Mona- ca led 46-16. Makowiecki was high man for the Indians with 28 points, Melchiorre with l9, and Zinke with l8. Diminutive Jim McCann was the only man for the Bulldogs to break into double figures in the scoring column with I5 points. MONAC A WHIPS BEAVER Witlu center Ted Makowiecki pouring in 35 points, Coach Larry Bruno's floormen whipped the Beaver Bobcats, 85-70 for their tenth straight league victory on the Monaca court. The veteran Monaca club looked impressive as it piled up an eleven point lead in the opening period and remained comfortably ahead of the Bobcats all the way. At one time in the third period they led the Beaver team by 29 points. A Beaver rally in the latter part of the third stanza and into the fourth cut that lead to I0 points, but the Indians were pulling away again at the finish. sz-- Coach jim Cutri's boys, who were unable to match the speed and shooting powers of the Mona- cans in the first half, outscored the Indians the second half. Makowiecki. who scored 24 of his 35 points the second half. boosted his Section 8 total to 239 points. Frank Melchiorre tallied 18 points for the Indians and Tom Lavery, 16. The leaders for the Bobcats were Kent Black with 24 points and Earl Stout with 21. ROCHESTER UPSETS MONACA High scoring Barney Cable played a prominent role in giving the Rams their 'sweetest' victory of the year, an upset 58-49 win over the highly- touted Monaca Indians. An overflow crowd saw the Section 8 thriller in Dawes Gym. Witli Monaca's loss to the Rams, and Midlands win over Freedom Bulldogs, Section 8 was put into a deadlock with both teams having a 10-1 record. The Junction City five made 21 goals out of 84 attempts for a shooting average of better than 43 percent. Monaca dropped in 18 of 55 for an almost 54 percent. Monaca led only once in the contest. Witli 3 minutes remaining in the second period Bob Hickman, who played a fine half in a reserve role, dropped in a 2 pointer to give the Section 8 leaders a temporary 16-15 margin. Cable promptly came back with 3 fielders and a foul before Bruno's charges could score again. That flurry put the Rams ahead to stay. Cable was high for the Rams with 28 points. jackson helped out with 14 points. Melchiorre and Hickman both had 15 points to lead the Indians in scoring. Makowiecki was held to a mere 8 points. MONACA CRUSHES MARS Monaca High Schools basketballers went all out trying to break 100 points as they beat the Mars cagers, 98-37 on the Indians' home court. Their victory, 1 1 in 12 Section 8 starts, kept the Indians in a first-place deadlock with the Midland Leopards. 2114111 Basketball Managers: john Taormina, Bob Lyons, Bob Wilczek, Don Hartnett. -33- I I ,ffl 1 f A ' 2 1 - :Y iw KW' . Q ,J L, Li' 7 1. ci , ,Q aj, - fi' vi 1 lv I .J I i in P. ydbrrison, Pat Cushnen, M. LeDonne, P, Cushnen, J. Pupi .' ,. 'V ni ' .f M, i it-I I L.-' x J' 1 if y xl U V sw V ,ivy . i fp-any T 'l' 1 ' . . -. f . . is-5 E V1 . 7 . ' J. . I1 fAgainst'the wi?leSs Marsx lquintet, the Indians The spore asyitied 10 tiftt1l'esXin,tll'1e first 22 min- were blfazing or 3 cjuarfers. They poured in utes, thefiiiead ' zhpgjgi ha' 10 times in the V 55, pplihts in th first 8'n'iinutes while Mars was saint:-pericgid 'J time. tlqetfscoreboard register-A: 5- maakfng 3, HIMI racked up 28 points in the second i' g'two - ' tires 133355 playifin the third quarte JA Ayarter to hold an amazing 63-16 bulge at the tie score was all ti' up a,t133533. Then the In i s t fy alf. i --f' ot hot for 40 sdeon s nd that was the differ ce 4 ,, 8 . , . , ,, , 1 1 There was no letup in the fast scoring pace in In the Same:-,frank hloffe Was the Q? tar m X tk the third period in which the Mddadms added 21 the Mf1F1aQ?gPPlft QT, ff Sfofed One Offflyfy O3 S and , points while the Mars men got only 7. As the Set Ulfrwb 0fhQ2f5-if . :,f- lft ' fourth stanza began, the Indians were practically In th 'last quhrfer lgliiorre fv lagain t K star out of sight with an 84-23 lead. for th ndiahSfscori,ng 'points be ore foulin ' out. Needing only 16 points to break 100, the Indians set out to break that mark with subs in the game, but the Monacans' shooting percentage suddenly cxtelpped and the game ended 98-37. iv ed Makowiecki was high individual scorer with 1 B4 points, Melchiorre followed with 18, Lavery 5 with 17, Hickman 13, Zinke 10. Don Wix was ., if high for Mars with 12 points. Miki -W ii I ,I MONACA SUBDUES HOPEWELL t ,X --tg 1 ,ii 2 -T ililx A sbkfen 8 point scoring splurge with two min- X J .J Xt. ' futestemaining in the third period gave the once- Q ' ten Monaca Indians a hard-earned 58-49 victory 1' tif, ,Q if a close and crucial Section 8 contest played lxagainst Hopewell on the Aliquippa floor. Playing without the services of Frank Doc v 'Zinke, who suffered an ankle injury in a fall at school the previous Wednesday, the Indians found the going rough against the Vikings. Terriblelfled M lgowiehki was high scorer for the Indians wit 19lxpYo!'nts. Mtelchiorre scored 15, and Lavery total d 11 r Monhca. Bob Connor was ,the individual star for the Vi- kings as he scored1.21 points. Those 21 markers gave the Vikings' star a total of 412 points for the 21 games that he played. LEOPARDS BEAT MONACA FOR SECTION VIII CHAMPIONSHIP Playing ball in true championship style, George Hamilton's sharpshooting Leopards won the WPIAL Section 8 crown by defeating the Monaca Indians, last year's sectional champs, by a decisive 59-42 game on the Leopards' gym floor. The crucial dribblers, who now have an impres- sive 13-1 record in section competition were a far superior ball club that night and performed with par excellance in copping their fourth title in the past 8 years. The battle opened with Fred Wain scoring from the foul line but the Southsiders countered with four straight markers when classy Frank Melchiorre stole the ball and drove for a layup and Lavery let fly with a one hand shot from the circle. The score was iced at 12-12 before the score broke in Mid- land's favor when Lake tipped in two points, sec- onds before the termination of the first quarter. Monaca then lost their shooting aim and did not hit a basket in 15 attempts in the second quarter. A tight man-to-man defense had the Monacans goalless from 3 minutes of the first quarter to the outset of the third quarter. It was virtually no battle in the second half even though the Indians sliced the lead down once in the final stanza to 9 points but the Leopards were controlling the ball and were never in any danger after they made it 51-40. Lake topped all scorers with 24 points, with Makowiecki scoring 16 points for the Indians. MONACA CAPTURES UNDERGRADUATE TOURNAMENT At the end of the regular Basketball season, the Monaca undergraduates entered the Beaver Valley Undergraduate Tournament held at Dawes Gym at New Brighton. The Indians with fine team-play and the help of some upcoming, promising freshmen, were able to go all the way to the finals to beat Beaver Falls 42-39. On March 19, Mr. Albert Lewis, General Mana- ger of the Pittsburgh Mercantile Store of Aliquip- pa, Pennsylvania, presented Mr. Bruno with the championship trophy, who in turn presented it to Mr. Groleau, who accepted the trophy in the name of the Monaca High School. The members of the team received individual trophies awarded by the same company. junior Basketball Manager: Floyd Priest -85... Fin! flllff G. Evans, xl. Yorkovich, O. Berkman, Secmzrl mzr: C. Bryson, W. Ledford, M. Kovach, T. Lipnicky. Monaca Monaca Monaca Monaca Monaca Monaca Monaca Monaca Monaca Monaca Monaca Monaca HI-Y BASKETBALL TEAM Midland , , Rochester Beaver Falls , Midland New Brighton , . Freedom New Brighton ., Rochester Freedom Aliquippa Beaver Falls Aliquippa Total 44 Monaca 73 46 Monaca 60, ,. 44 Monaca 111 39 Monaca 66 41 Monaca 76 68 Monaca 52 47 Monaca 88 57 Monaca 66 48 Monaca 49 66 Monaca 70 72 Monaca 57 71 Monaca 44 Won 17-Lost 7 .,86.-. ,, ....,,. Freedom 60 Midland 48 . .... Rochester 79 Freedom 56 Beaver Falls 100 Midland 46 .. Rochester 72 New Brighton 50 . ..., Aliquippa 46 New Brighton 62 ,. Beaver Falls 99 Aliquippa 47 BASEBALL TEAM Iiirxl mir: D. Kraft, B. Lyons, B. McClain, L. DeVincentis, J. McKay F Ellenich B Hickman H Fisher Semud mu' N j. unzir, F. Zinlce, B. Puhalla, N. Makowiecki, M. Samps Jn, B. Sarnlgson, D. Reaney, Mr. tutrona. Third mir: j xller, R. bwgna, D. DeBacco, bl. bmith, j. Ralston, R. Evans, H. Norton. Frmflh mzw: R. Avolio, F. Petures, G. Grate: J. Noyh, H. Dierdorf. TRACK TEAM - ' A ' 'M . - K A fi . , f WN. ' ' -M . -AWA! : M, ,-W .. .N . . y 4 . M-N--. N-ws. ' K ma. Firfz row: W. Liller, T. Ontlercin, G. Scassa, J. Slaughter, R. Glass, li. McCracken, 1. Timmons, R. Dockter. Semnd rout F, Priest, J. Haller, B. Hallman, P. Malloy, 1. Michaluk, -I Ttella K McKnight T Mock Mr Bruno Th' d F . , . , . , . . zr ww: . Patton, B. Milne, L. Lewarchik, J. Marcello, R. Fossett. 07? . . The organization activities promote talent and leadership such as is needed in our indus- trial World. Q? 'W JUNIOR RED CROSS COUNCIL l'ir.s't mu: P. Cuslinen, S. Roluitz, M. Smith, M. Cronin, F. Gaglinralony, F. Claspy, S. Blistan, B Blistan, -I. Cervi, E. Duncan, N. Fverly, L. Stork. Sammi mzu: S. l-leckman, F. Salinshick. L. Greback R. Ungariun, C. Tuccinard, j. Stewart. C. Nelson. J. Winkle, B. Clarke, R. Fronko, N. Kolb, D Verban. A. Huff. Tlvim' mir: P. Setting, P. Cushnen, E. Luzzi, P. Madden, M. Neubauer, M. Meehan VI. Bauer. R, Budacki, A. Fngle. 5. Fink, M. Cutich, C. Eberhardt. THE USHERETTES Fin! rnzr: Al. Lang, M. Sant Fulemia, L. Smith. F. Salinshick, V. Anroline, C. Douds, L. Reynolds li. Phillips, M, Sanchez. .Sbmffzf mir: S. Davis, F. Greiner, E. Duncan, L. Stork, S. Davis, AI. Baker B. Clark. S. Furguielle. A. Francis. Third rout j. Rambo, V. Rambo. N. Everly, R. Craft, J. Branden luerger, L. Davis, K. Hall. STUDENT COUNCIL I-irit rnzr: Mr. Kiefer, Spmzrrnz' D. Verban, Secrefary-Tr'euJm'er,' J. McKay, I're.ritle11l.' R. Hickman Vire l're5ideut. Secrmtl mtv: P. Cushnen, M. LeDonne, M. Neubauer, N. Hartnett, T. Marotti I. Cervi, F. Gagliortlony, E. johnson. Thin! rozr: F. Zinke, bl. Moore, J. Mihaluk, F. McDonald, L Lewarchik, bl. Yorkovich, R. Dockter. LIBRARY CLUB I-'itil row: P. Cushnen, S. Robitz, M, Smith, M. Cronin. L. Reynolds, F. Phillips, M. Neubauer. J Cervi, E, Duncan, N. Fverly, M. Short. Sammi' ruzr: F. Gagliortlony, L. Grelwack, P. Cushnen, L Setting, R. Ungarion, M. Crutltlen, S. Frank, M. Basar, A. Francis, C. Nelson, S. Blistan, R. Butlacki S. Fink, L. Stork, C. Doutls, Mrs. Aughenbaugh. Thin! I'Ol1'f j. Stewart, C. Tuccinurtl, N. Blechem J. Winkle, M. Meehan, M. LeDonne, J. Winkle, E. Luzzi, B. Clark, j. Bauer, F. Claspy, F. Salin- shick, -I. Brubaker, j. Claspy, B. Clarke, L. Smith, M. Milne. First row: F. DeSalle, M. Fogle, Heclxman, J. Davis, G. Dooley, A. Zupsic, S Fink, B. Ely, P. Madden Sermzd row: R. Shively, J. Taotmina R. Lyons, C. Herman, C Druzak, F. Claspy, L johnson, R. Keefer, C Shrum. Third rout R. Hickman, J. johns, R Pardue, A. Rebold, D Kotchka, A. Bowler, J. Markey, P. Olshanski, J Hezlep. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS F int row : E. Haffey, C. Douds, M Smith, M. Cronin, 1 Winkle, P. Templeton, J. Lang, C. Tuccinard. Second row: C. Eberhardt, E. Davis, R. Rambo, S. Patton, E Johnson, D. Dierdorf, S Furguielle, A. Bellock, B. Clark. Third row: F. Galdony, R. Evans, J Trella, M. Marchione, R Thornburg, J. Montague G. Bradford, D. Dierdorf Fourth row: T. Timmons, R. Avolio F. Chambers, R. Rebold J. Slaughter, L. DeVin centis, B. McClain, J. Buf falini. Fmt row: M. Meehan, M. Neu- bauer, N. Fronko, A. Fogle, P. Cushnen, J. Ru- bino, P. Cushnen, L. Set- ting, D. Egyud. Second 1-mr: S. Martin, C. Nelson, N. Rolwitz. N, Mechem, B. Blistan, B. Bonam, C. Forse, A. Lucci, S. Ro- bitz. Third mir: A. Huff, -I. Loliaso. G Wilczek, nl. Walsh. R Stanley, R. W. Anderson, A. Cianfarano, R. Henry, C. Bryson. C. Neese. Fnlzrflfz rnzv: McDonald, C. Catti- vera, T. Zindren. J. Hutchinson, J. Taylor, T. Lipnicky, F, Priest. Pmfiaiefzt ,. . Francois Zinke Vice Preiizlevzl , . Laurent Danello Secrettzire.. , .. . . Rose Budacki 7'remrier .... .. Leonard Lewarchik Spomor, .. . Mrs. Locke REPRESENTANTS Francoise Claspy Jacques Slaughter Nancy Robitz Jean Hutchinson Priscilla Cushnen Laurent DeVincentis Fir!! row: S. Reft, B, Jena, J. Pupi J. Cervi, P. Morrison, j Ralish, R. Budacki. Secwzzf mtv: 1, Havrilak, B. Henry, S Blistan, V. Antoline, M Pyecha, M. Swanson. S Baker. Third rout E. Kuna, AI. Shaffer, ,I Yorkovich, B. Primo, L Lewarchik, L. Danello, lf Zinke, F. Salinshick, P Petrus. Fzrrt row: J. Stewart, N. Johnston, Pat Cushnen, D. Verban, J. Havrilak, P. Cushnen, M. Cutich, B. Jena Second rout B. Blistan, C. Nelson, E. Davis, D. Lewis, N. Dawson, D. Specht, C. Druzak, F. Salinshick, M. Smith. Third mir: C. Tuccinard, D. Hall, G. Dietrich, C. Eberhardt, E, MacKilligan, M Swanson, I. Mateer. K. Williams, B. Henry. Fuzzrth mtv: J. Weigle, A. Huff, F. Claspy, D. Prather, F. Dalzell, P. Madden, S. Heckman, Mrs. Rock. OFFICERS Prericiwzt , .. . Doris Mae Verban Vice Pffemlem . janet Havrilak Secretary .. Patricia Cushnen T1'e4zJurer .. Priscilla Cushnen Sponsor Mrs. Mary M. Rock In October the Monaca Senior Tri-Hi-Y opened its activities with a heautiful and impressive induction serv- ice for its new members. After the formal induction service Mrs. D. C. Locke gave a very interesting and informative talk on the subject, The Hopi Indians. At the November meeting Mr. Robert Traugh, secre- tary for the Central West District, was the guest speaker. At this time he presented jeweled Tri-Hi-Y pins to Miss Edna Lunger and Mrs. Mary Rock in recognition of their years of service as Tri-Hi-Y sponsors. ln December the Tri-Hi-Y members enjoyed a covered dish dinner. Mrs. Hazel Connor, the guest speaker, used the subject, Your Hobbies, for her interesting discus- sion. Gifts for children were brought by the members and were later taken to an orphans' home. The speaker for February was Mrs. Josephine Potter of Beaver, the author of the book, No One Fell O1'erlmam'. Mrs. Potter explained the process of writing and publish- ing a book and related some of the experiences that her family and she had on their boat trip down the Atlantic Coast to the Gulf and then up the Mississippi River. In March Mrs. Reed Heckman told of the Western trip taken by her family. To illustrate the talk she showed beautiful colored slides made from pictures they had taken on the trip. In February and March the Tri-Hi-Y sponsored Teen Talks. These discussions of the problems of youth took place in the various English classes, a different discus- sion panel being selected each week in each class. The cooperation of Miss Jernberg made it possible to organize the discussions in this way. During the summer of 1953, the officers and Mrs. Rock attended the Tri-Hi-Y Training Conference held at Grove City College. Mrs. Rock was an instructor. Another activity of importance in which members took part was the Older Girls' Conference held at Indiana. Pennsylvania, in May. Several representatives of the club attended this conference. To finance these various activities, the Tri-Hi-Y mem- bers sold stationery and had a bake sale. ln April the showing of the film, The King of Kings, was sponsored by the Tri-Hi-Y. The concluding social event of the year was a tea at which the Tri-Hi-Y entertained the senior girls. -94- TRI Fmft row: J. Yorkovich, F. Zinke, G. Evans, C. Bryson, T. Lipnicky. Second row: J. McKay, J Hezlep, O. Berkman, P. Zaperach. Third row: Mr. Reader, M. Kovach, J. Laughner, 1. Linn, W Ledford. OFFICERS Prericlwzl . . , . ,, Frank Zinke Vice Preficiwzl . Gary Evans Serfffelfzfy-Trefzrzzrer, . . Chuck Bryson Spomofr . . . , Mr. Reader To begin the year our newly-elected officers attended the Hi-Y- Officers Training Camp at Camp Kon-O-Kwee, Fombell, Pa., from November 25 to 27. There they received many new ideas and ways of running a Hi-Y Club. The Hi-Y undertook the project of collecting the Thanksgiving donations and the decorating of the Christmas Tree in the auditorium. In December Monaca Hi-Y organized the Beaver Valley Hi-Y Basketball League. A total of seven teams were entered. Beaver Falls won the first place trophy, while Monaca won the runner-up trophy. The following members were on the Monaca Hi-Y basketball team: Gary Evans, O. T. Berkman, and Jack McKay, co-captains, jack Yorko- vich, Wra Ledford, Charles Bryson, Tom Lipnicky, and Mike Kovach. -95- Majorettey: F. Gagliordony, N. Fronko, M. Pyecha. Fin: row: J. Massey, C. Motz, S. Fink, E. Mac- Killigan, D. Egyud, G. Dietrich, E. Collins. Second row: N. Hartnett, M. Swanson, S. Baker, IE. Davis, J. Weigle, B. Blistan, D. Hicks. Third Tllwi S. Blistan, N. Kolb, F. Claspy, J. Havrilak, A. Huff, C. McKinney, B. Clarke. Fourlla mu: R. Ungarion, j. Hezlep, P. Olshanski, J. Laughner, S. Martin, C. Stuehling, T. Berg. j . T . If ,M I! if avg!! IPP YXAJ 1 I ij f f JJ KX ' ,jf I J j wily ti.-W if X 1 ni- L, ' 1 i ' Ujl . .ff -' T H E B A N D 0 DIRECTOR STEPHEN P. GRAFF The crowning of the Band Queen, Nancy Hartnett, and the Band King, Paul Olshanski, by the Senior Majorettes, Marion Pyecha and Rose Budacki. --at f ze asa 1 5 5 1 H ig kg! gg Ei if I . . . i I A . Wf Vg f W B 5- gf Ai if-1 ' ig ii, F A,, , W g A 1 hi C Leif A 7 PW!! Wg 'liAvff !?f,-af??w W VE ,WR V W Q ' H62 2-nf fl' ,wk w 'U A3 if '55 . nn as ,, ey T ' f-azz x , ' ing, . ff 1, W .1351 - 5 :bf vie ? SN R x - ,N t QM , ,, -1 . , ' a Q k an an B G. A. A. OFFICERS Prerizfcfzl .lean Ralish Vife Prarirzlefzt Patricia Cushnen S6L'1'Eld1'j' Phyllis Morrison T1'ea,rm'er Juliann Pupi Ch6Zi7'7?Zfl7Z of Poirzli Priscilla Cuslmen Spomor Mrs. Agnes B. Wooley LEADERS' CLUB Ff1'.l'f1'Ull'f -I. Pupi, L. Grelwack, C. Tuccinard, M. Cutich, N. Fronko, S. Robitz. Second rmr: S. Blistan, R. Pupi, 1. Egger, N. Dawson, R. Ungarion. Third wut P. Blinlcy, D. Verban, D. Dierdorf, M. Pyecha. ,98- G.A.A. SENIORS Fifi! F0113 C. Santoro, J. LaGrosse, R. Bu- daclci, P. Morrison, M. Cutich, S. Reft, B. Jena, J. Ralish, J. Pupi, P. Kroen. Serum! mir: A. Rambo, B. Ely, J. Havrilak. S. Heckman, J. Ciccozzi, A. Fogle, J. Cervi, MacKilligan, N. Kolb, M. Meany, li. Salinshick. Third mir: M. Swanson, P. Miller, S. Schneider, li. Claspy. C. Druzak, R. Fronko, J. Shaffer, V. Antoline, A. Zupsic, G. Dooley. Fnzzrfh row: J. Massey, M. Pyecha, M. Fogle, J. Loliaso, D. Ver- ban, N. Johnston, L. Baker, B. Henry, P. Oldham. Fiflh fwfr: N. Hartnett. J. Egger. M. Reigel, S. Ferrence. D. Specht, S. Davis. A. Feller, S. Blistan. N. Donovan. .lil Jill ,llifilll , G A IIORS r L 1 J Winkle J Lang Swi N Tronko L Rey .Alexand , J. Davis. Semin! mir: R. Ram- ams M Meehan B Cavender, ir Hr: . -. ' ., ' L. ith' . ' ' . ' , . - nol , M Sant Eufemia, li. Phillips, P. lb I P Madden L Luzzi C Tuttinard, A. rancis. Third mir: D. Dierdorf N. M chem, M. Neubauer, C. Eberhardt, lf. Davis, L. Johnson, F. Gagliordony, L. Grea back, E. Haffey, C. Forse, H. Gallagher, J. Adams. Fourth row: R. Sabella, M. San- chez, P. Cushnen, J. Rubino, P. Cushnen M. Smith, C. Douds, C. McKinney, J. Weigle. Fifth row: A. Lucci, B. Blistan, S. Robitz, J. Stewart, L. Setting, R. Un- garion, C. Neese, C. Motz, C. Nelson, A. Huff, M. Basar, S. Furguielle, B. Bonam. fgb lt e, P.lTernpleton, Roberts, M. ro , . , . ' , . G.A.A. SOPHOMORES Finn' row: D. Lewis, Duncan, N. liverly, K. Hall, J. Burner, J. McKnight, V. Ram- bo, B. Specht, R. Lucci, B. Johnson. Ser- ouzf wuz N. Morris, L. Egger, Alexan- der, F. Dalzell, K. Williams, J. Fogg, C. McCartney, T. Marotti, M. LeDonne, B. Clark. Third rozw: N. Dawson, P. Robitz M. Renzo, G. Keener, R. Lucente, B. Grimm, Buffalini, J. Mateer, J. Bauer, N. Wiltler. Fnurila mir: J. Rambo, J. Ru- bino, L. Stork, N. Breyman, P. Blinkey, R. Kraft, D. Prather, F. MacKilligan, F. Greiner, S. Davis. , ,fn 2 N 5 .ff ' 2 fig1'Wf2.2i1M waugm .F f-rf4,fi5,jg, 3 E, X M-wifqzm L W f .. kfiQfiifQm. H. --z.:-vw aff: v lb: 211 .Q 32 -'X A wif! f 2 gy ,ykgf Q , 'gtk :Z E 'g5jf?,L7 ,, Y.. ,A 4. . W, - J' First row: C. Thomas, M. Crudden, P. Pillo, N. Mangin, T. Marotti, P. Robitz, L. Smith, B. Sebastian, J. Darenzo, V. Antoline. Second row: E. Southard, L. Reynolds, F. Lowery, J. Adams, J. Petrella, S. Frank, N. Mechem, S. Antoline, E. Short. In water: P. Blinkey, D. Prather, N. Kugel, J. Mateer, W. Peterson, N. Morrison, J. Kugel, K. Marcella. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION G.A.A.-that is the club that means fun and excitement to the girls of our high school. Com- pleting its seventeenth year, the G.A.A. has had a most eventful year. In addition to our regular program of volley- ball, basketball, ping pong, and badminton, we were interested in bowling, swimming, and folk dancing. A total of twenty-four teams competed in a bowling tournament. The sophomore team cap- tained by Mary Ann LeDonne won the coveted title of champs The main attraction of the bowl- ing season was the mixed tournament in which sixteen members of the faculty acted as captains and bowled with the students each week. This association of teacher and student provided another means for a better understanding and appreciation of each other. In light of the recent wide-spread interest that has arisen in folk dancing, the girls soon got into the swing of things through the instruction given in the gym classes. This activity helped fill the bill for the desire of expression in music, rhythm, and sociability. Swimming classes were conducted twice a week at the Y.M.C.A. in New Brighton. A total of seven- ty girls took advantage of this opportunity to learn to swim. Other enjoyable events of the year were the play-days, the Christmas formal, and the base- ball game in Pittsburgh. -101- HERE AND THERE X 'xfiil' V, I Freshmen Valentine Queen Dance Football Score Board Driving Test Biology Class Camp at Raccoon State Par SCENES FROM SANTA'S SLEIGH BALL G. A. A. w u ' Sue Kulinoske crowned Queen of the Springtime Festi- val by jane Blisran. Q, 'N mi 'Til . QUEEN'S COURT Q Mic? 3524 u FW W i --f, MAYPOLE DANCE EVENTS CDF THE SPRINGTIME FESTIVAL 105 FEATURES TYPISTS EI. Cervi, P. Morrison, A. Fogle. S, Dnnuvun. CQ, Snyder. M. Cutinh, N. Kolb, A. Rambo, P. Miller, P. Kroen, J Blisran. R. Budacki. C. Druzak. Loliaso E. Macliilligan. N. Johnston, M. Meany, SPORTS G. Evans, li. Ellenich, lf. Zinke, U, Berkman, Wilczek, J Nunzir. .1 ACANCM STAFF BUSINESS L. Lewarchik, M. Wilczek, T. Fleischer, B, Sump- son, P. Zapcrach, G. Reese, R. Ifussett. LITERARY BUSINESS P. Reese, B. Henry, UI. Havrilak, S. Ifink, DI, LaGrosse. j. Rulish. B. B, Milmlkn. If. DeSnIIe. M. Swanson, M. -Iena, QI. Massey, S. Raft. Ifoglc, UI. Ciccnzzi, Ii. Kovach. Q'f' EDITORIAL STAFF fbi ts We Es. iw ,lack Yorkovichg Fran Claspy: Paul Olshanskiq Fran Salinshickg Sondra Heckman. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Such a task as compiling an issue of our year- book, The Acanom, cannot be shouldered by the editorial staff alone. We owe the completion of this publication to the unselfish and willing co- operation of the members of the faculty and the students of Monaca High School. We, the members of the I954 Acanom staff, most gratefully acknowledge the help, advice, and courtesies extended to us by Mr. Williariu O'Neil for the special aerial photographs of our town and of some of its industriesg Mr. james R. McWil- liams, representative of jahn and Ollier Engraving Companyg Mr. Robert Batto, photographer from Graules Studiosg Mr. Ralph Benz of the S. K. Smith Companyg Mr. L. M. McCandless of the Craftsmen-Ziegler Printing Companyg and our local newspapersg Beaver Valley Times and News Tribune. Again may we express our sincere gratitude to our industrial and business friends for their liberal financial contributions which made our school pub- lications possible. SONDRA HECKMAN Editor - HIS- ...nl OUR NEW TROPHY CASE l J. Pupi and P. Morrison cheer our generous contributors. The First National Bank of lVlonaca MONACA, PENNSYLVANIA OFFICERS Dr. D. C. Moore . . ...President Anna R. Weinman ,.,.,, ,. ............ Assistant Cashier F. A. LeGou1lon .. .. ..Vice President Fred H. Brobeck ,.,,., . .. .... Assistant Cashier Mont D. Youtes, , .. Cashier I. Renwick Gormley ..................,.,.,... Assistant Cashier DIRECTORS Dr. D. C. Moore W. R. Ietireys F. A. LeGou11on I. H. E. McMillan F. M. Batchelor Mont D. Youtes -110- COLONIAL STEEL DIVISION VANADIUM-ALLQYS STEEL COMPANY MONACA, PENNSYLVANIA PITTSBURGH TUBE CO. St. Joseph Lead Company -lI2- RICHMOND RADIATOR COMPANY MONACA PLANT Manufacturers of Highest Quality Plumbing Fixtures and Heating Equipment for the Home or Commercial Building SUTHERLAN D DAIRY COMPANY 1704 Iackson Street ALIQUIPPA, PENNSYLVANIA Phone Aliquippa 702 G Sutherland's Milk For Steady Growth C mpliments of Pittsburgh Screw and Bolt Corporation COLONA DIVISION MONACA PENNSYLVANIA C mpliments of W. A. LAIDLAW WIRE CO. OF PENNA. MONACA PENNSYLVANIA C mpliments of Beaver Valley Alloy Foundry Co. MONACA PENNSYLVANIA ROCHESTER MOTOR COACH CO. 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