I OUR SCHOOL IN ACTION FOREWORD Conceived in a vision of the founders of Monaca, tile system of our schools has upheld their high purposes and ideals. Monaca High School is today providing educational opportunities within its limitations, to those students who are willing to take advantage of these privileges. The story of some of the characteristic activities which are being carried on from tlay to day is presented through word and pictures in the following pages. We trust that the reader of tomorrow will gain both information and pleasure in browsing over the pages of this book, which depict some of the interesting happenings in the days of the Class of 1956. 2 Obtaining admission slips after absence. S Students diet king bulletin board before class. At the drinking fountain — a popular spot between classes. I FngJish IV' ( lass reading “David Chopper! ield. I atin II class — kImdclk Forrest points to location of Caesar's at my in the Gallic wars. Mrs. Egan su|xrrviscs tlie typing II c lass. Faking dictation in office practice class. Mr. Bruno Emphasizes the Correct Driving Procedures to the Drivers Training Class. Christmas Formal — Enjoying the G. A. A. - B. A. A. Santa's Hide-Away. 8 Officers of Tri-Hi Y Conduct Their f irst Meeting. 9 Applying Woodworking Skill in In- dustrial Arts Class. Future Homemakers from Home Eco nonius Class. 10 Senior Cheerleaders: Roberta Pupi - The Cheering Student Body at a Pep Mary Ann LeDonne. Meeting. I'he Band Performing at Halftime. l at Malloy Almost Gets Away from a Bethel Tackier. II At Work on the Plans of the Acanom. Tripping the Fantastic I'oe at the |unior .Senior Prom. 13 Leaving School. Another year has passed beyond recall. Only our memories will bring back the many in- teresting incidents of our high school days. Vc who have produced this issue of the Acanom, our yearbook, sincerely anticipate that in a small measure our efforts may serve as a stimulus to your memory that you may relive lost moments. Yes, even to cause you to exclaim, Oh, 1 remember.” 14 CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION 18 F Cl'I TV 22 SENIORS 28 UNDERCLASSMEN __ __ 66 SPORTS - 74 ORGANIZATIONS 92 15 DEDICATION We. the members of the 1956 Class, who have bail the privilege of knowing you, Mr. Kiefer, feel that we can pay you no higher tribute than to state that you have the deep respect of all who know you. You are master of the scholastic material you choose to teach. Your patience is boundless with anyone who truthfully wants to understand and acquire knowledge. As we go on through life, we shall ever carry with us the remembrance of your abilities, your high principles, and your kind understanding. We consider it a great pleasure and honor to dedicate to you, Mr. Kiefer, our most cherished treasure of our high school days — the 1956 edition of the Acanom. I(. MR. WILLIAM |. KIEFER 17 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION .eft to right: Earl S. Shafer, David Figley. Helen S. Werthntan, Joseph R. Brown, Fred 1). Geusen, John O’Keefe, Dr. W. G. Milliron, Mitchell L. Thomas Officers President Vice President Secretary T reasurer Solicitor Mitchell L. Thomas Earl S. Shafer Helen S. Werthntan Mont D. Yontcs John D. Ray 18 MR. PHILLIP II. PETRIE Supervising Principal As the enrollment of the Monaca Schools has gradually in- creased, the administrative, financial, and educational problems have made Mr. Petrie’s duties more numerous. Looking forward toward the future housing situation of our school, Mr. Petrie has been instrumental in the building of the beautiful Fourth Ward Elementary School, dedicated November 2, 1955. At the present writing, the ground was broken March 3, lor the construction of the new Fifth Ward Elementary School dur- ing the insuing year. In acknowledgement of Mr. Petrie's efforts and interest, the members of Class '56 express their gratitude to him. 19 Ill I.I N S. WERTHMAN Secretary Her friendly smile, her (harm- ing personality, and her generous helpfulness have made Helen, a friend 10 all. CONSTANCE P. R1NKER Secretary To Connie, the helpful secre- tary of our high school, may we express our warmest thanks for her friendly attitude and her many kind services to all stu- dents. 20 MR. EU DOR E (i. GROLEAU Principal To Mr. Groleau, our high school principal, goes the sincerest appreciation of the Class of 1956 for the personal interest he has shown to our class and throughout the years of his princi- palship to every student. Nothing gives him greater pleasure than to be informed of the success of his former students. Mr. Groleau has worked constantly for the betterment of our high school's educational pro- gram within his limitations. He has also given of himself in the service of his community. He was a Monaca councilman lor eight years; chairman of the Beaver County Recreational Commit- tee during World War II; is a past president of the Secondary School Principals Association of Beaver County; is a member of the Monaca Police Commission for the past 15 years; and one of the original members of Monaca Planning Commission. Mr. Groleau has always had great interest in high school athletics. In the early years of his association with the Monaca Schools, he has been coach of football and basketball, and athletic director. He has been connected with the WP1AL since 1927, and he has served as WPIAL District 7 basketball committee chairman since 1933. The citizens of Monaca, the many students who have come under his influence as teacher and principal are grateful and appreciative for his many years of unselfish service to our commu- nity and our high school. As the last class to be graduated under his leadership, guidance, and inspiration, we would like to wish Mr. Groleau all that is best in life. 21 l.KWIS |. Blistan Mathematics Phillip Taormina Mathematics Georce A. Diurk ii Mathematics William J. Kiefer Science We dedicate these pages to the members of the Faculty who have given of their knowledge, patience, and guidance to instill into us the fundamentals ol true living. Georgina G. Locke french 22 William F. Brennan lMtin Fred I- Schenuey Biology Helen J. Barger Commercial Marv M. Egan Com mercial Virginia Crawford Librarian HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY V. Donald Reader Social Science Grant Beighey Social Science Nadine Radulovic Physical Education Anthony Cerilli Physical Education 23 Lawrf.no Bri no Social Science W'ai.tfr Hornbake Industrial .iris Betty Gardner Art Dorris Sowash Home Economics JUNIOR HIGH FACULTY Christy J. Manon lunior High Principal Esther Schachern English Katherine Bennett English Marcuerit e Kune English Viola Manderson School Nurse 24 Rita Keene Mathematics Edna L. Lunger Geography Ruth Minmtte History 25 CLASSES 27 SCANNING THE PAST As we look back on our happy, carefree high school days, floods of wonderful mem- ories come to mind. Although we can never recapture the reality of these memories, we will try to recall them as vividly as possible starting with our sophomore year in Monaca High School. We took over the role ol underclassmen under the guidance ol Mrs. Rock, our sponsor, and the leadership of the class officers: Rich- ard Dockter, James Moore, Mary LeDonne, and Toni Marotti. We soon became an active part ol the high school with the girls partici- pating in G.A.A. activities, and the boys tak- ing part in the sports of the school. On Janu- ary 7, we received our beautiful class rings with the Indian crest. The annual spring party with the freshmen concluded a very happy and enjoyable year. “ I ime marches on” as the old adage goes. It was in the fall ol 1951 when we entered Monaca High School as upperclassmen, an honor we had long awaited. Under the guid- ance of our principal, Mr. Groleau, and with the assistance of our class officers: Richard Dockter, Richard Yorkovich, Betty Lou Grim, and Kathleen Hall, many money-making pro- jects were undertaken. loiter in the year, Mr. Reader became our sponsor. On April 15, a talented cast presented our junior year class play, Mumbo Jumbo,” which was ably di- rected by Mrs. T. Roger Dever, assisted by Frances Lynn Dalzell, the student director. In a beautiful setting of Pink Paradise, the pink and black motif of the Junior-Senior Prom, we entertained the seniors with whom we had enjoyed pleasant fellowship during the year. The merrymaking was continued at the annual Post-Prom parly s|xmsored by the Monaca Post-Prom Committee at the Monaca Turners Hall. After a wonderful summer vacation the class of 56 returned to perhaps the most mem- orable school year of all. I'hc class responsibi- lities were shared by the members of the class who were divided into committees. Under the direction of Mrs. Locke, sponsor and advisor ol our class, and the co-operation of its mem- bers, the football programs were published, the Acanoni staff organized, the respective du- ties ol the various committees performed by early September. During the year the students enjoyed faculty-planned educational trips to various institutions and industries. The annual Football Queen Dance held in November, featured Betty S|x ht crowned Football Queen by James Moore. In a final show ol dramatic ability, the senior class pre- sented Tomboy” on October 28. The senior c lass play was under the capable direction ol Mrs. Dever and the student director Judith Mateer. Among the memories of the final social events of our senior year, we emphasize the Junior Senior Prom in the high school gym, the senior banquet at Sheffield Towers, in Aliquippa, and the Queen of May dance. I he Senior Glass Day .Assembly concluded our school activities and forcibly brought to mind that our high school days would soon be just another page in the school’s history. Baccalaureate services held May 27 made us conscious that this was the culmination of our high school life. As we received our diplo- mas at the Commencement exercises on May 28, we offered a prayer of gratitude to those who made these high school days possible for us. 28 I rll to right—Betty Lou Grim, Dorothy Ann Prather, Richard Dockter, James Moore. Senior Officers President____ Pice President Secretary____ Treasurer____ Richard Dockter James Moore .Betty Lou Grim Dorothy Ann Prather Class Representatives Judith Mateer Robert W. Anderson Class Sponsor Mrs. David C. Locke CLASS OF '56 2 Ei.kanor Ai.kxandkr .. Alex A friend to all. Excells in athletics. Paul Ai.kxandkr .... Paul One of the boys from the Heights. I lappy go-lucky. Robkrt E. Andkrson . . Hob Very tjdiet. Amateur radio operator. Robkri W. Andkrson Andy Carefree. Always ready for a good time. Arthur Bakkk..........Art I.ikes hunting. Always seen driving a Chevy. Donald Bakkr ........ Don Works at McCartney’s Sta- tion. Mechanically inclined. 30 11 mm Baitr..........Judy faithful usherette. Makes jjimxI sundaes ;it Bert’s. Anna Bki.mick.............Ann Poised, reliable. A future ef- ficient secretary. Thomas Bi k ........Tom Top-ranking senior on the Juniata” test. Enjoys a good time. Joanna Birner...........Jo Spends time roller skating and writing to a special Marine. C.tnRi.i Bischak .... Bish Friendly, studious. One of the jesters of the class. Patricia Bi.inky . . . Blink Our ardent G.A.A. Presi- dent. A future “Lady-in- White.” 31 Gforcf Bradford . . George Occasional visitor at M.H.S. Always found at Grater’s. Joann Brandinbfrcfr . . Jo An attractive redhead. Shows interest in out-of- town hoys. Nancy Brf.yman .... Sadie Our high-stepping major- ette. Her future is in Gen- eva. James Bric:i.............Jim Very quiet, good English student, fond of swimming. Violet Buccini............Vi Really fell for ice skating. Always seen with Blanche. Evelyn Bcffalini . . . Huff Conscientious student. Very “Frank with her ideas. 32 Shirley Christy ... Shirley A soft spoken lass from Center. Works at El Ran- cho. Shirley Caltury . . . Shirl Quiet, until you know her. Always ready with a smile. IP am hk Clarr . . Blanche Our lovely band queen. Faithful to her friends. Ernest Cochran . . . Ernie Industrious, eager to make good. Hails from Chapel Road. v 4. Eveline Collins . ... Ev Very talented on the clari- net. Has a pleasing person- ality. Frances Lynn Dalzell Fran Student director ol ‘'Mum- bo Jumbo.” Outstanding in her scholastic ability. 33 Lynda Davis.............Lyn Has artistic ability. Known for her sense of humor. SiiiRirs Davis..........Red A friendly Redhead. Al- ways on the go. + - Bevf.rly Dawson .... Bev Strictly on the good-natur- ed side. A nice classmate to have. Nancy Dawson . . . X a nry G. A. A. enthusiast. Her theme song is Romeo, mv Romeo.” Harrv Difrdorf . . Harry The right tackle on our mighty eleven. Enjoys a good time. Georcinf Dietrich Georgine Our band librarian. A live- ly and enthusiastic class- mate. S4 Rl MARO Dock I I K . . . Moe Our class president. The mighty right end of the squad. Set Dotson............Sue A welcome addition to our class. Erma Burpee” ol Mumbo Jumbo.” C.KORGt Druzak .. . George Excels in bowling. Mingles with his own crowd. Esthfr Duncan . . . Esther The high-strutting major- ette. Generous with her smiles. Linda Huger...........Lin A carefree lass with a cheer- lid air. Rochester controls her Heart Strings.” 35 Rai iti Emkrt .... Halfih Frantic in volleyball. Fond ol all sjxjrts. Richard Evans .... Dick One of the ’5fi basketball stars. His aim is to explore the “wild blue yonder.” Nancy Evkrls .... Xante Friendly giggle; nice to everyone. Poster painting is her specialty. Dari i nk Fejjki.es .... Dai Very efficient. Her ability in stenographic work as- sures her future success. Gerald Fink .... ferry Friendly and very conscien- tious. Nice friend to have around. Stella Foco...........Jean Never has much to say. May be a future “Dockter.” William Fordvce .... Hill A newcomer to Monaca High. Quick to depart. 3« Beverly Fox..........Bev One of our natural blondes. Always on the move. Russell Franks .... Russ Outstanding golfer. Serious at times, but really quite a cut up. I n Fuller.............Lee Not as quiet as he seems. Has a yen lor cars. Sam (.run..........Sam Alfred ol the Tomboy cast. Sports bis own conver- tible. Frances Grf.iner .... Fran A tall willowy blonde. Her favorite pastime is talking. Janet Greiner .... Janet A faithful usherette. Enjoys driving a Mercury. 37 Betty Lou Grim Hetty Lou May get a Bili” from Ro thcstcr in the future. Has gymnastic ability Theodore Grimm . . . Ted Strictly on the good-natur ed side. Ilis favorite hobby is bowling. James Hahn..............Jim Quiet and reserved. Has a mind of his own. K.vrm ken Hai.i. . . . klathx Serious and determined. Hospital work takes up most of her time. George Haller . . George Friendly to all. A reliable right tackle of the team. S8 Robert Hallman . . . Bob One ol the Hi-Y cagers. Provides class humor. Wii 11a i Hartley . . . Hill I- i ii 1 s school boresome. Plays basketball lor the Monac a Saxons. |ovta Herman .... Joyce Has a nice disposition. En- joys stenographic work. William Herman . . Hutch Often seen with ‘Wlaybel- linc. A dependable stu- dent. yet a big tease. Donna Hicks.......Don Her smile shows her dim- ples. Loyal member of the band. Kenneth Hoenk; . . . Ken Favorite class is study hall. Enjoys setting up scenes for class plays. Ronald Houser .... Ron Seldom seen in school, l.ikes the out of doors. 39 Vli.kv Howard. Tennessee Our Band Kins’ who plays the tuba. A real good pal to have. Doris Hric:ik.........Doris Has a “Sonny” disposition. Another of our future sec- retaries. Ethh Istvanic . . . Ethel A nice classmate. Seldom heard: but always has her work done. Mary Eli abkth Johnson Hetty A nice personality, studi- ous. Has her man already picked out. Mary Kotchka .... Gary Doctor Omahandra” of our Junior Class play. Non- chalant and carefree. Rosemary Kraft . . . Rosie Displays dramatic ability. Always ready for a good time. 4« James Kroen.............Jim Ouic-t; lull quite a cut up at times. Partial to bright colors. Ann Lam h M Keel .. Ann Will graduate with her di- ploma and her M.R.S. de- gree. Christina Chembars Lanc; Chris l.elt our class to master the art ot homemaking. Mary Ann LeI)onne Mary Ann I m essant talker. Peppy anti noisy cheerleader. Jav Linn.................Jesse Very boisterous. Lessons worry him. Kathleen Lintner Kathleen Has a charming smile. Ear- rings are her specialty. 41 Ros ALU Lucet........Rose Studious. Envied by all the girls lor her beautiful black hair. Rose Marik 1 .icente Rose Dancing her specialty. A1 ways seen with a Book.” Pat Malloy............Pat An all-around student. Par- ticipates in all sports. Antonia Marotti . .. Toni Studious, headed lor suc- cess. On the Bender pay- roll. Judith Matter.........]ud Attractive; winning smile. Student director ol “Tom bov. Martin Matthews . Marty Carefree; studies when he wants to. Marlon Brando ol the senior class. Ku iiari Mattes .... Rich School is not his favorite subject. Plays basketball for the Saxons. Oii i.its McCartney . Mac Friendly smile fot everyone, loyal supporter of our tlass. [oki.een McCaw..........Jo Beautiful brown eyes; cour- teous. Easy going manner. Frank McCracken . Frank Co-captain of football squad; all around good pal. Donald McCt i.locch Mac Could be a good student if he wanted io. A B.A.A. en- thusiast. 43 IUrton Mc Pherson Turtle Likes to sleep. Has a pas- sion for comic books. James Miller.........Jim Applies himself to his stud- ies. Jim likes everyone; everyone likes Jim. Mary Ann Milnf. Maty Ann Interested in the more seri- ous things of life. Always seen with Sue.” James Moore.............Jim Student pat excellence. As a friend, he’s tops. Norma Morris .... Xorm Mways ready to help the class. Excellent prom chair- man. Harry Norton .... Norty A devotee of the out-of- doors. Has an attraction in Room 7. Thomas Ondercin . . Tom A Indispensable guard of the A, football team. Makes good use of his time. 4 Lowella Stork Oaki.ey Lowella Leads a busy life. Mas al- ready mastered the art of homemaking. Walter Oakley . . . Pete Interests lie out of school. PlaVs a good trumpet. IUrhvra Patton . Barbara lways on the go; enjoys life. Mas enviable curly hair. Floyd Patton .... Floyd Athletically inclined. Fun- provoking but determined at times. Howard Peterson . . Pete A nonchalant senior. En- joys driving his Chevy. Georcf Petrella .. George A reliable student. Spechts” to have a happy future. Franklin Petures . . . Ray Unpredictable. Small, but a good football player. Kennnetii Pont. . . Kenny Scholastic ability tops all. Always ready lor a good laugh. John Potter...........Pots Santa Claus of the senior assembly. Manager ol the basketball team. Dorothy Ann Prather Dot Popular and studious; has friendly disposition. Presi- dent of the Tri-Hi-Y. Ki'uoi.ph Pi’halla . . Rudy Seemingly quiet; yet lull ol fun. Cets his work done on time. 41 William Puhalla . . . Hill Man of few words. Lives for football and basketball. Vivian Rambo............Viv I 'nderstanding and sincere. Quiet until you know her. [t k mt Rkumonu . . . Jerry Lransf erred from Beaver. Pals around with Mac.” Robkrta Piti .... Berta Gifted with the Pupi smile.” Lively cheerleader. Joskph Ralston .... Joe Happy-go-lucky, it seems. But lie’s always on the beam. Joyct Rambo .... Joyce Sweet and petite; beautiful brown eyes. Always seen with the hill-top girls. Vkrna Kay i Rambo . Vern A friendly miss. Has in- terests in Ohio. y Justine Ribino . . . Dolly Quiet, liked by everyone. A capable stenographic stu- dent. Joseph Sabella........Joe H as brains when he puts them to use. School holds no interest lor him. 4X Melvin Sampson . . . Melv Ever on the dash. Will lx; missed by the mighty elev- en. Regis Schultz .... Rege Small but mighty. Golden Gloves Champion of 5-1.” Joseph Smith............Joe Fond of baseball, keeps things lively with his wit. Betty Specht .... Pinky Our red-headed Football Queen. Everything’s real “George with her. Charlotte: Stuehling Char Secretary at Superior Steel. Takes life serious. David Trite............Dave Enjoys ice skating. One of the few boys whose hand- writing is legible. 4t Ritas Trella .... Hutch Conspicious by his absence. School was not meant foi him. Ronald Waddell . . . Hon Quiet and determined. Fav- ors the out of doors. |a :k Weber.............Jake One of the class comedians. Enjoys building model air planes. Lorexa Wells . . . Lorena Likeable and co-operative. Always seen with her sister. Williams Wells .... Bill Found at Elvidgc’s. cvet a dull moment when lie's around. Kaye Lot im Williams Kaye Displays histrionic ability. Applies herself to her stud- ies. 50 Hi n v Loo Winkle . Hetty Her interests are out of school. Has started home- making tarcer. Richard Yorkovich . Rich Kfficient editor of the Aca- nom. Fond of hunting and fishing. John Zicerelli .... Dud Calm and unhurried. Bas- ketball is his middle name. Andrew Zoppelt . . . A tidy School bewilders him. Pre- fers cars to books. APPRECIATION There comes a time in life when mere words are powerless to express fully deep appreciation and gratitude. 1 his is such a time. To us, the members of the class of 1956, you have been more than our class sponsor, Mrs. Locke. You have been a friend and an advisor. When we were in need of any help or advice, you were always there with a willing heart and hand to guide us that we might achieve our aims. Such has been your lile in Monaca High St hool. May we at this time express our deepest and sincerest apprecia- tion and warmest thanks to you for this life. Mrs. Georgina G. Locke 51 TOMBOY A COMEDY IN THREE ACTS Presented By The Senior Class of 1956 jsi yL assiB Im i Friday, Oct. 28, 1955 CAST Kaye Louise Williams __________________ _ Jacqueline Frances Lynn Dalzell _____________________ Nancy Abbott Pat Mallox ________________________John Abbott Dorothy Ann Prather _____________________ Eloise Abbott Toni Marotti _____________________Dorothy Abbott Sam Green_________________________________________ Alfred Allen Howard ________________________________________Larry lames Moore ________________________________________Ernest Kathleen Hall _______________________________ Mrs. Hawkins Blanche Clark_____________________________ Mrs. Simpson Joseph Sabella Newspaper Photographer Georgine Dietrich Radio Representative Sue Dotson __ Golf Cwoods Saleswoman Violet Buccini ___________ Cosmetics Representative Mrs. T. Roger Dever Director MUMBO JUMBO — Junior Year Play of Class '56 CAST Kathleen Hall Mrs. Sarah Reynolds Rusm II Hanks -------------------------------------John, her husband Thomas Berg Dick Reynolds, a college hoy Richard Evans Pee-wee Smith, his pul Kaye Williams--------------------------------Tweety, the hncd gh I Allen Howard Monahan, a State policeman Frank McCracken Harold Custer, a polite young man Rose Kraft Mrs. Custer, his aged mother James Moore Mr. Peter Beamish, blind Gary Kotchka Dr. Gaza Omahandra, a Mystic Esthei Duncan -------------------------------- Key Semedi, his ward Evelyn Hidfalini Madame Celesta, a witch woman Nancy Dawson Peaches Greeding, a chorus girl Fat Malloy Lem Marblehead, Sheriff of Milhurn Sue Dotson ____________ Miss Emma Burpee. Sheriff of Hope County Toni Marotti--------------------------------- Daisy, her little niece 5 1 Seine From MUMBO JI'MBO Directed By Mrs. T. Roger Dever Presented Friday Evening, April 15, 1955 JUNIOR SENIOR PROM May 6, 1955 Dancing to the Strains of the Eddie traier Orchestra Senior Activities ELEANOR ALEXANDER - Chorus 2: French Club 3; G.A.A. 2,3,1: Class Play Committee 3,1; Senior Class Committee 4. PAl'I. ALEXANDER - Scnioi Class Commit- tee 4. ROBER I E.. ANDERSON Senior Class Com- mittee 4. ROBER 1 W. ANDERSON Student Council 4; (Mass Representative 4: French Club 2,4: B.A.A. 3,4; Football 3: Scnioi (Mass Committee 4. AR I HER BAKER — Senior Class Committee 4. DONALD BAKER — Senior Class Committee I. JUDITH BAUER - Jr. Red Cross Council 4; French Club 2; Library Club 2,3,1: Senior (Mass Committee 4: Class Play Committee 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4: Acanom Staff 4: G.A.A. 2,3,4; Ushers 2,3,4. ANN BELLOCK - French Club 2; (Mass Play Committee 3,4; Acanom Staff 4. THOMAS BERG Band 2.3: French Club 3,4: B.A.A. 3.4: Track 3; Class Plays 3: Class Play Committee 3,4; Acanom Staff 4. JOANNA MAE BIRN'ER - Library Club I: G.A.A. 2,3,4: Class Play Committee 3,4; Acanom Staff 4. GEORGE BISCHAK - B.A.A. 2,3,4; Senior (Mass Committee 4. PAM BLIN KEY — Chorus 2,3: Student Council 4; French Club 3; G.A.A. 2,3,4; (Mass Play Com- mittee 3,4; Senior Class Committee 4: Acanom Staff 4. GEORGE BRADFORD - French Club 2,3; B.A.A. 3,4; Senior Class Committee 4. |o BR WDl X BE R (. E R I slurs 2.3,4: G.A.A. 2,3,4; Class Play Committee 3,4; Senior Class Committee 4. NANCY BREYMAN - Band Majorette 2,3,4; |r. Retl (Moss Council 2,3; G.A.A. 2,3,4; (Mass Play Committee 3,4; Senior (Mass Committee 4; Acanom Staff 4. JAMES BRICE - B.A.A. 3: Senior Class Com mittee 4. VIOLET BUCCINI - Chorus 2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2; G.A.A. 4: Class Play 4. EVELYN BUFFAI.INI - Library Club 4; Ush ers 3.4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Class Play 3; Class Play Committee 4; Senior Class Committee 4; Acanom Staff 4. SHIRLEY CALTURY - Chorus 2; Jr. Red Cross Council 4; French Club 3; Library Club 4; G.A.A. 3,4: Class Play Committee 3,4: Senior (Mass Committee 4. SHIRLEY CHRISTY - Library Club 4; G.A.A. 3,4; Senior (Mass Committee 4. BLANCHE CLARK - Band 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3.4; |r. Red Cross Council 2,3,4: French Club 2,3: Library Club 2.4; Ushers 2,3,4: G.A.A. 2,3,4; (Mass Plays 4: Class Play Committee 3; Senior (Mass Committee 4; Acanom Staff 4. ERNEST COCHRAN - French Club 3; Class Play Committee 3; Senior Class Committee 4; Acanom Staff 4. EVEI.ENE COLLINS - Band 2,3,4: Library Club 4; Class Play Committee 3,4; Acanom Stall 4. FRANCES LYNN DALZELL - Chorus 2.3; French Club 3,4: Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; (Mass Plays 4: (Mass Play Committee 3; .Scnioi (Mass Committee 4; Student Director 3; Acanom Stall 1. LYNDA DAVIS - French Club 3: Ushers 2,3,4; G.A.A. 3; (Mass Play Committee 3; Senior (Mass Committee 4; Acanom Staff 4. SHIRLEY DAVIS - Chorus 2,3: Ushers 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Senior Class Committee 4; Acanom Stalf 4. BEVERLY DAWSON - G.A.A. 2,3,4; (Mass Play Committee 4; Senior (Mass Committee 4. NANCY DAWSON - Tri-Hi-Y 2: G.A.A. 2,3,4; (Mass Plays 3; Class Play Committee 4; Senior (Mass Committee 4: Acanom Staff 4. HARRY DIERDORF - Hi Y 4; B.A.A. 3,4: Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3.4. GEORGINE DIETRICH Band 2.3.1: Chorus 2,3: jr. Retl Cross Council 3,4; French Club 3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4: G.A.A. 3.4: (Mass Plays 3,4; Class Play Committee 3; Senior Class Committee 4; Acanom Staff 4. RICHARD DOCKTER Student Council 2,3,4; Class Officer 2,3,4; French Club 4: Hi Y 3,4; B.A.A. 4; Football 2,3,4; Track 2.3; Senior (Mass Committee 4. SUE DOTSON - Library Club 4; Tri-Hi Y 4; G.A.A. 4; Class Plays 3,4; Senior Class Commit- tee 4; Acanom Staff 4. GEORGE DRDZAK - B.A.A. 2,3,4; Football 2,3; Golf 2,3,4. IOANN ESTHER DUNCAN Band Majorette 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Jr. Red (Moss Council 2,3,4; French Club 3; Library (Mub 2,3,4; Art Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Ushers 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4: (Mass Plays 3,4: (Mass Play Commit- tee 4; Senior (Mass Committee 4; Acanom Staff 4. LINDA EGGER French Club 3; G.A.A. 2,3,4: (Mass Play Committee 4; Senior Class Committee 3,4. RALPH EMERT - Band 2,3,4; Hi Y 3.4; B.A.A. 3,4; Volleyball 3; Baseball 4; Senior Class Com- mittee 4. JOHN RICH R1) EVANS - French Club 2.4: Hi Y 4: B.A.A. 3.4: Basketball 2.4; Baseball 2,3,4; (Mass Plays 3: (Mass Play Committee 4; Senior (Mass Committee 4; Acanom Staff 4. NANCY LEE EVERLY - Chorus 2,4; Jr. Red (Moss Council 2,3,4; French Club 3; Library Club 2,3,4: Art Club 4: Ushers 2,3: (LA.A. 2,3,4; (Mass Play Committee 3; Senior (Mass Committee 4; Acanom Staff 4. DARLENE FEDELES - G.A.A. 4; Class Play Committee 3,4; Acanom Staff 4. GERALD KINK - French Club 3.4; B.A.A. 3.4; Track 3,4; Class Play Committee 3,4: Senior Class Committee 4. STELLA JEAN FOGC — Chorus 2,3; French Club 4; G.A.A. 3,4; Class Play Committee 3,4; Senior Class Committee 4: Acanom Staff 4. WILLIAM FORDYCE — Senior Class Commit- tee 4. IU VERLY FOX — Class Play Committee 3,4. RCSSELL FRANKS Student Council 3; B.A.A. 3,4: C.olf 2,3,4. 1 EE Fl'LLER Class Play Committee 4: Sen- ior Class Committee 4; Acanom Stall 4. SAM (.RFEN Hi-Y I; Acanom Staff 4. FRANCES GREINER - Chorus 2,3,4: Ushers 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3.4; Class Play Committee 3,4; Senior (4ass Committee 4. JANE I GREINER — Acanom Staff 4. BETTY LOIJ GRIM — Chorus 2,3: Student Council 3,4; Class Officer 3,4: Class Play Com- mittee 3; Senior Class Committee 4; Class Rep- resentative 2: G.A.A. 2,3,4. THEODORE GRIMM - French Club 3; Hi Y 4; B.A.A. .3,4; Senior Class Committee 4; Acanom st;ilf 4. JAMES HAHN — Class Play Committee 4; Sen- ior Class Committee 4. KA I I ll.F.EN HA1.I. - Chorus 2,3; Student Council 2: Class Officer 3: Jr. Red Cross Coun- cil 4; French Club 3,4; Fri-Hi-Y 2: Ushers 2; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Class Plays 3.4: Class Play Commit- tee 3; Senior Class Committee 4. GEORGE HALLER Football 2,3,4; Volley Ball 3,4; Track 2,3,4. ROBERT HALLMAN - French 3; Hi Y 2,3,4; B.A.A. 3,4; Track 2,3,4; Class Play Committee .3,4; Acanom Staff 4. WILLIAM HARTLEY - Hi-Y 4; B.A.A. 3,4. ELEANOR JOYCE HERMAN - Chorus 2: G.A.A. 3; Senior Class Committee 4. WILLIAM HERMAN - Band 2,3,4; Hi-Y 3,4; B.A.A. 3.4; Senior Class Committee 4. DONNA HICKS - Band 2.3,4: Chorus 2,3,4; Class Play Committee 3,4; Acanom Stalf -I. KENNFI I II HOI NIC. French Club 3; B.A.A. 3: Class Play Committee 4. RON U.I) RICHARD HOUSER - French Club 3; Hi-Y 3: B.A.A. 3.4. WALTER ALLEN HOWARD - Band 2,3.4; French Club 3,4; Track 3,4; Class Plays 3,4; Aca- nom Stall 1. DORIS HRIC1K - Jr. Red Cross Council 4; French Club 3; Library Club 3,4; Ushers 3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Class Play Committee 3,4; Seniot ( lass Committee 4. ETHEL ISTVAN1C — Senior Class Commit- tee 4. MARY ELIZABETH JOHNSON - Jr. Red Cross Council 2.4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Class Play Com- mittee 3,4: Senior Class Committee 4: Acanom Staff 4. GARY KOTCHKA - B.A.A. 2,3,4: Class Plays 3: Class Play Com mitt tee 4. ROSEMARY KRAFT - French Club 3; Ushers 2,3,4; G A.A. 2,3,4; Class Plays 3; C lass Play Com mittee 4; Senior (4ass Committee 4; Acanom Stalf 4. JAMES KROEN B.A.A. 3; Volley Ball 3; Aca notn Staff 4; Senior Class Committee 4. CHRISTINE CHEMBARS LANG - French Club 3; Senior Class Committee 4. MARY ANN I.eDONNF — Student Council 3; Class Officer 2: Glass Representative 3; French Club 3,4: G.A.A. 2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Class Play Committee I; Senior Class Committee 4. JAY 1.INN - Band 2; Hi-Y 3.4: B.A.A. 3,4; Football 3: Track 3,4; Class Play Committee 4; Senior Class Committee 4. CATHERINE LINTNER - French Club 4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Class Play Committee 4; Senior Class Committee 4. ROSALIE Ll'CCI — Chorus 2; Student Council 4: French Club 3; Library Club 4: G.A.A. 2.3,4: Class Play Committee 3,4; Senior Class Commit- tee 4. ROSE MARIE LUCENTE - G.A.A. 4; Senior Class Committee 4. PAT MALLOY - French Club 3; Hi-Y 4; B.A.A. 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Volley Ball 3,4: Track 2.3,4; Class Plays 3.4: Acanom Staff I; Senior Class Committee 4. ANTONIA A. MAROTTI - Chorus 2; Student Council 2; Class Officer 2; French Club 3,4; Library Club 4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Class Plays 3,4; Senior Class Committee 4; Acanom Staff 4. JUDITH ANN MATEER — Student Council 4; Class Representative 4; French Club 3,4: Li- brary Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Class Play Committee 3; Senior Class Committee 4; Student Director 4: Acanom Stalf 4. MARTIN HARRY MATTHEWS - French Club 3,4; B.A.A. 4; Football 2,3: Senior Class Committeee 4. RICHARD MATTES - French Club 3.4; Hi-Y 4: B.A.A. 3,4: Basketball 3; Volley Ball 4; Base- ball 4; Class Play Committee 4; Senior Class Committee 4; Acanom Staff 4. COLLEEN McCARTNEY - Chorus 3: G.A.A. 2,3,4: Class Play Committee 3; Senior Class Com- mittee 4; Acanom Staff 4. JOELLEN McCAW - Chorus 2; Jr. Red Cross Council 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2; G.A.A. 3.4; Class Play Committee 3,4; Senior Class Committee 4. FRANK McCRACKEN - French Club :U; B.A.A. 3.4; Football 2.3.4: Track 2,3.4: Class Plavs 3; Class Play Committee 4; Senior Class Committee I; Acanom Staff 4. DON McCULLOUGH - B.A.A. 3,4; Class Play Committee 1; Senior Class Committee 4. ANNA l.AICH McKEEL — Senior Class Com- mittee 4. BURTON McPHERSON - Track 3,4: Senior Class Committee I. B.A.A. 3. |AMES A. MILLER — French Club 4; Hi-Y 2,3,4: B.A.A. 3: Football 2.3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; 59 Class Play Committee 4; Senior Class Commit- tee 1. MARY ANN MILNE - Library Club 2,4; Ush ers 4; G.A.A. 4; Senior Class Committee 4; Aca- nom Staff 4. JAMES MOORE — Student Council 2,4; Class Officer 2.4; B.A.A. 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Track 3; Class Plays 3,4; Seniot Class Committee 4: Aca- nom Staff 4. NORMA JEAN MORRIS - Jr. Red Cross Council 4; French Club 3.4; Library Club 4; Tri- Hi Y 4; Ushers 2,3,4: G.A.A. 2,3,4; Class Play Committee 3,4; Senior Class Committee 4; Aca- nom Staff 4. HARRY GUY NORTON - Hi Y 4; B.A.A. 3.4; Football 2.3; Volley Ball 4: Baseball 2.3,4; Class Play Committee 4; Senior Class Committee 4. LOWELLA STORK. OAKLEY - Chorus 2,3; G.A.A. 2,3: Class Play Committee 3: Senior Class Committee 4. WALTER OAKLEY - Band 2,3,4: Senior Class Committee 4. THOMAS CHARLES ONDERC1N French Club 3.4: B.A.A. 4: Football 2.3.4; Basketball 3; Track 2: Class Play Committee 3; Senior Class Committee 4. BARBARA PATTON - Band 2; Chorus 2: Sen- ior Class Committee 4. FLOYD PATTON - Hi Y 4; B.A.A. 3,4; Foot- ball 3; Volley Ball 3,4; Track 2; Baseball I; Sen- ior Class Committee 4. HOWARD PETERSON B.A.A. .3.4: Football 2; Volley Ball 3,4: Senior Class Committee 4. GEORGE PETRELLA French Club 3; B.A.A. 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2; Class Play Com- mittee 3: Senior Class Committee 4; Acanom Staff 4. BAY PE I I RES - French Club 3; B.A.A. 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3: Senior Class Com- mittee 4: Acanom Staff 4. KENNETH POHL - French Club 3; B.A.A. 4; Class Play Committee 3; Senior Class Committee 4; Acanom Stall 4. JOHN POTTER - B.A.A. 3.4: Basketball 3.4: Class Committee 4; Acanom Staff 4. DOROTHY ANN PRATHER - Student Conn cil 4; Class Officer 4; French Club 3,4: Library Club 4: Tri-Hi Y 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Class Play 4; Class Play Committee 3; Senior Class Commit- tee 4: Acanom Staff 4. RUDOLPH PUHALLA - French Club 3.4; B.A.A. 3,4: Senior Class Committee 4: Acanom Staff 4. WILLIAM PUHALLA - French Club 3; Foot- ball 2,3,4; Basketball 2 3 4; Baseball 2,3.4: Class Play Committee 4: Senior Class Commit- tee 4. ROBERTA PUPI - Student Council 4; Class Representative 2; French Club 3.4; G.A.A. 2.3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Class Play Committee 4; Sen- ior Class Committee 4. JOSEPH RALSTON - B.A.A. 3: Baseball 2.3: Senior Class Committee 4. JOYCE RAM BO - Chorus 2,3,4; Ushers 2.3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Class Play Committee 3.4; Senior Class Committee 4. VERNA FAYE RAM BO Chorus 4; Ushers 4; G.A.A. 4; Class Play 4; Senior Class Committee 4. VIVIAN RAMBO - Chorus 2.3; Ushers 2.3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Senior Class Committee 4; Acanom Stall 4. JEROME REDMOND - B.A.A. 4; Class Com mittee 4. DON REGNEY - French Club 3: B.A.A. 3.4; Baseball 2,3,4; Senior Class Committee 4; Aca- nom Staff 4. GLEN REIGEL French Club 3; B.A.A. 3.4; Baseball 2,3.4; Scnioi Class Committee 4; Aca- nom Staff 4. MARIE RENZO - Chorus 2.3; Library Club 4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Senior Class Committee 4. PEGGY ROBITZ - French Club 4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Class Play Committee 4; Senior Class Com- mittee 4. JUSTINE RLBINO - Chorus 2.3.4; Library Club 4: (LA.A. 2,3.4; Class Pla) Committee 3,4; Senior Class Committee 4. JOSEPH SABELLA Band 2,3; French Club 3; B.A.A. 2,3,4; Track 3; Class Plays 4; Class Play Committee 3: Seniot Class Committee 4. MELVIN SAMPSON - French Club 3; Foot- ball 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Senior Class Commit- tee 4; Acanom Staff 4. REGIS SCHULTZ — French Club 3; Football 2,3,4; Senior Class Committee I. |OE SMITH — Frendi Club 3; B.A.A. 3,4; Base- ball 2.3.4 Senior Class Committee 4: Acanom Staff 4. BETTY SPECHT — French Club 3,4; Ushers 3.4: G.A.A. 2,3,4: Class Play Committee 3,4; Sen- ior Class Committee 4. CHARLOTTE STUEHLING Band 2.3; Chous 2; Jr. Red Cross Council 3; G.A.A. 3,4; Class Play Committee 3,4; Senior Class Commit- tee 4; Acanom Staff 4. DAVID E. TRITT - B.A.A. 3.4; Volley Ball 3; Class Play Committee 4: Senior Class Committee 4; Acanom Staff 4. REGIS J. TRELLA French Club 3: B.A.A. 3; Volley Ball 3: Senior Class Committee 4. RONALD WADDE' L - Class Play Committee 4; Senior Class Committee 4; Acanom Staff 4. JOHN VANCE WEBER - French Club 3; B.A.A. 3.4; Class Play Committee 4; Senior Class Committee 4. LORENA WELLS - Chorus 2,3; Jr. Red Cross Council 4; G.A.A. 3,4: Senior Class Committee 4. WILLIAM WELLS — French Club 3; Senior Class Committee 4. KAYE LOUISE WILLIAMS - Chorus 2,3; French Club 3,4: Library Club 4: Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Class Plays 3,4; Senior Class Com- mittee 4: Acanom Staff 4. 60 BETTY LOU WINKLE — French Club I; Li- brary Club 3; G.A.A. .3; Class Play Committee 3,4: Senior Class Committee 4; Acanoni Stall 4. RICHARD P. YORKOVICH - Student Council 3; Class Officer 3; French Club 3,4; B.A.A. 3; Class Play Committee 3,4; Senior Class Commit- tee 4; Acanoni Staff 4. JOHN ZIGERELLI - Student Council 3.4: French Club 3; B.A.A. 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4: Senior Class Committee 4; Acanoni Stalf 4. ANDY ZOPPELT — Senior Class Committee 4. THESE DATES BRING MEMORIES SEPTEMBER 7 The first day of school. 9 — First football pep meeting. It) — Monaca (13) at Freedom (6). Seniors sell football programs. Hi Movie on Safety.” Pep Meeting. 17 Monaca (0) at Rochester (13). 19 First assembly — Pianist Melvin Ehren. 21 — Tri-Hi-Y Dance. 23 Pep Assembly. 24 — Corapolis (6) at Monaca (8). 30 Monaco (0) at Bethel (6). Band having lost its way, arrives at half-time. OCTOBER 6 Pep Meeting. Seniors put on skit. 7 — Monaca (0) at Midland (19). 10 Seniors sell Beechies. 14 — Skit by juniors at pep meeting. 15 Hopewell (7) at Monaca (21). 20 — |uniors take part in pep assembly. 21 Hurrah No school — Teachers'Conference at Newcastle. Monaca (7) at Beaver (13). 25 — Senior Play Matinee. 26 — Assembly — Progress in the Future by General Motors. 28 Senior Class Play Cast presents Tomboy.” NOVEMBER I Seniors in charge of |x'p assembly. 5 New Brighton (7) at Monaca (7). Crown- ing ol Band Queen, Blanche Clark, and Band King, Alien Howard. 8 — Spirit of West Point, movie sponsored by Tri-Hi-Y. 10 — Crowning of Football Dance Queen, Betty Specht. 23 — Thanksgiving vacation begins. 29 First basketball game at Ambridge. DECEMBER 10 Senior pictures arrive. 15 The Christmas Messiah — presented by the Senior High Chorus. 17 — Formal, “Santa’s Hideaway, Sponsored by G.A.A. 23 Santa visits the Christmas assembly. Va- cation days are here. JANUARY 3 - Back to school. First Basketball league game. Monaca (62) at Freedom (46). 6 Monaca (73) at Mars (57). 9 Dr. Pratt from Indiana Teachers College speaks to the students. 10 — Monaca (58) at Hopewell (56). 13 — Monaca (48) at Beaver (54). 17 New Brighton (34) at Monaca (91). 20 — Midland (41) at Monaca (52). 24 — Monaca (59) at Rochester (38). 26 — Abraham Lincoln,” movie for the bene- fit of the Monaca Art Club and Children's Aid Society. 31 — Freedom (51) at Monaca (75). FEBRUARY 3 — Monaca (66) at Mars (42). 7 — Assembly — Mr. Ralph Melville—Glass- blowing expert. Hopewell (51) at Monaca (74). 8 — Mr. Glenn Morris presents a program on Electronics. 9 — Library Club and Usherettes have Tureen Dinner Soiree. 10 — Beaver (62) at Monaca (66). 14 Monaca (83) at New Brighton (56). 17 — Monaca (69) at Midland (67). 21 — Rochester (38) at Monaca (68). Monaca becomes W.P.I.A.L. Section 8 Champions. 23 — Time off for Compensation of a victori- ous basketball season. 25 Monaca plays South Union at Pitt Sta- dium. Movie- BasketbalI Fix.” 27 - Monaca plays Carnegie at Stadium. 28 — First day of tryouts for Junior Class Play. MARCH 1 — Commencement Announcements ordered. 17 — St. Patrick's Day. 22 — Name cards exchange. 23 — Baseball is here. 29 — Easter movie sponsored by Tri-Hi-Y. 29 — Easter vacation begins. Happy Easter. APRIL 2 — Easter vacation ends. 13 |unior Class Play — Curious Savage.” 15 — Bachelor’s Tea for senior girls. 26 — French (dub Dinner-Dance. 27 — Baseball game. MAY 1 — Senior Class Banquet. 11 — Junior-Senior Prom. Hi — Senior Day Assembly. 22 — Crowning of May Queen. 27 — Baccalaureate Services. 28 — Commencement-Farewell. 30 — Memorial Day. til Betty Specht—Football Queen Football Queen, Her Attendants, Senior Football Players As Escorts James Moore assisted by George Petrella and Richard Dockter crown BETTY SPECHT Football Queen Football Queen and Her Court Left to unfit seated, front row: Dorothy Prather Linda Eeeer. Standing: Robert Ptipi, |udy Matter, Justine Rubino, Toni Marotti, Mary Anne LcDonne, Stella Fogg. Seated, bark row: Bettv Sixcht. ROOM I . . . . MR BRFXXAN First How: K. Aiken. P. Carlson. B. Davis. J. Brubaker. J. Del lore, I . Biskup. s. ntoline, |. Blistan. P. (loukari. Stroud How: K. Dierdorf. D. Cade. E. Davidson, B. Raton. I’ Davenport. M. Bender. B. ( larke. | Claspy. I). Forse. I Dins more. Third How: J. Vdams. J. Fber hardt, (.. (frater. E. I liner. | Forse. I . Catan arite. O. Danello Fourth How: J. Figley. T. vo- lio. R. DcBacco. J. Barbara. W. Barr, M. Cochran. J. Dragonac. ROOM 6...............MRS ROCK First How: S. Kovach. I). Egyud. A. Knechtel. J. Leonard. . King. A. Ifarper. B Lutz. D. Hall. Second Hows I . Hughes. S. Johnston. S. Linchek. S. Evans. I. F.rsik. E. lnhoff M. Howell, B. Job. D. Houser. Third Row: R. Krebs. I. Istvanir. R. (.oss. V. Milne. D. Kraft. H Lavrusky. S. Minnitte. T. Huff. Fourth How: V. King. R. Han urn I M m k. F. I.nu h. | [0061 I . Johnston. X. Makowiccki. J. Haney. ROOM « . . MISS JLRXBFRC Fiist How: S McKav. C. Ralish. S Pa I lay. J. Petrel la P. Pillo. C. McPherson. V Mangin. E. Mc- Cracken. Second How: I. Roth. B. Watson. I) Romesberg. X. Smith. R. Skinner. R Morgan. S. Ruess. X. Ren o M. Short. S. Salinshick. Third How: B. Schultz. B. Ram- in). K. Me Knight. L Me La ugh in. J. Short. F. Sabella. C. Rubino, D Rumbaiigh. tourth How: J. Paloinlx . H. Romigh. R. Moore. E. Scassa. K. Xiccly. II. Sakulsky. . Shaner. Junior Class SPONSOR W. DONALD READER Robert Zupsic, president; Eu- gene Scassa, vice-president; Jo- anne Petrella, secretary, Sylvia Salinshick, treasurer. Junior Class Speaks With the beginning of the new school year, the future class of 1957, took its place as Jun- iors. At last its members could walk among the students and bask in the importance of be- ing upperclassmen. However, the feeling of superiority soon vanished as they came to realize the many re- sponsibilities thrust upon them. The Junior class members displayed many fine examples of school spirit as they actively took part in extra-curricular activities. The Junior cheerleaders were Joan Dettore and Sylvia Kovach. Keeping in stride with the other majorettes were the Waxier twins. Sally and Margie. Patty Pillo was the |unior class representa- tive to the Student Council, as well as Bill Swager, who was also elected vice president of the Student Council. They quickly discovered that their most im- portant task was that of raising funds. As a means of enlarging their class treasury, they sold peanut brittle and Easter candy. Under the helpful supervision of the class sponsor, Mr. Reader, the class prospered. As the school year drew to a close, the class sponsored the annual Junior-Senior Prom, honoring the seniors. The prom was a big event and all were gay and carefree. Yet be- neath the gaiety, each of them experienced a somewhat nostalgic feeling as they realized that their schoolmates, the Seniors of 56, would soon Ik joining the ranks of the alumni of Monaca High School. ROOM 7..........MRS l ot KK First How: M Stohart. S. Wcy and. s. Waxier. I . Wasilko. M Waxier. M. urek. B. Strauss. K Swink. A. Stcffler. s frond Row: B. Weiglc. M. I roia. V. Whittingham. B. up sic. ( Vcrosick. I . Strauss. ( I homa . I). I immons. W. Swag cr. I hint How: R Smith. | laori- inina. R YVushinske. I . Suttellc. I) Solomon. R. Zayak. R. Winkle. R Zupsic. D. Weigh . Fourth How: R I'umcr. K. Zap- era h. R I'heil, R Thomas. W. Soski. II Weiglc. J. Yothers. SPONSOR: MRS. MARY M. ROOK Rlutdell Forrest, secretary; Janice Ku- gel, treasurer; Dorothy Sharatz, vice- president; Robert F’ronko, president. Sophomore Class In our sophomore year, along with all our numerous activities, one of our first duties was to elect our class officers and select our spon- sor, Mrs. Rock. We also elected Maryellen Maurer and John Gagliordony, as our repre- sentatives to the Student Council. Pauline Restak and Cathy Marcello, our sophomore cheerleaders, helped us cheer our fine football and basketball teams at every game that season. Also, adding charm to the Monaca High School Hand, were our high- stepping, sophomore majorettes, Pat Mechem and Regina Danello. It certainly made us feel as a real part of Monaca High School when we received our beautiful class rings on that long awaited day. The climax of a very successful anti delight- ful year, filled with many social events and ex- perientes, was the annual freshman-sophomore prom. ROOM I . . . . MR SCHKM.EV hnst Row: | mi strong. M. ( ianfarann. | Dragonac R Dan Hlo. DeFclicc. M. Bonham. B. Blinlar. S. ( irroll. Srrnnd Row: S Black. I . Die sing A Bischak. C. ndcrson. M I Baker. M I Dever. W. Peter- son. Third {oil -. J. ( allinger. M. Be1 him. | Bur ford. R. Batchelor. I). ilatns. I Mexanclev P. lex ancler. ft:iitth Row: F. Rimer. I . Be- lie h. R Beringer. V. Reaver. R. Beaver. ROOM 10 . MR I VORM1NA First Row: K. I.ucci, ) Larsm. M Johnson. S. Me Masters. I Mekelvey. M. Maurer. M Mar- tin. S. Johnston. S no rid Row'. K. Horvath. IV Malloy. Herman. ( Marcel- lo M Hurray. J. kugel. s. I.eit N4 halt. R Grime. third Row: I.. Miller. W. l.iller. F Godfrey. V Meyer . R Inhoff. H. Gromo. R Lucente. J. Harp- er. Fourth Row: I Mattica. J. Iron . l Glasscr R Hanes I Milne. R Mattam h ROOM IT . MR ML I RICH First Row: I Fox. IV Herdt, V Fuller. M Floyd. J. Harlow. C. Durish. |. Lrickson. I . Godfrey. Second Row: I . Corie . L. Gil lin. IV Hand. G. Gallagher. M. Fields. R Forrest. A. Greiner. . Honey. Third Row: L. Fink. R. Ciccoz i. G DeMarzio. IV DeVinecntis. J. Fvans. J. Gagliordony. R Davis. f ourth Row: S ( atan arite. R Faulkner. D Chandler. I De t hell is. IV Kline. R Fronko. ROOM 2 . . . . MR RIFFFR Urst Row: IV Renko. S. Wool - nich. I Wojnarowski. I). Sha- rat . M Wells. I) W inkle. Second Row: I Schier. J. Stueh- liiiR. IV Winkle. |. Schult . I Skrlac. Third Row: |. W is . J. Maiigh ter. k. Sturm. R Wolfe. G Trumpeter. ROOM 13..............MRS KG N hirst Row: M Ord. IV Restak. | MotS l M‘ led, IV Ml krl e . D R.iiiiIhi S. Salinshick. I Piz uti. Second Row: J. Rubico. I . Mechcm. |. Oldham. |. Nestielr. IV IMe. K. Hihalko. M Pedone. IV Pupi. t hird Row: |. Pctrclla. H. Mot rison. K. I'ngarion. R Ondercin. L. Mitchell. R Nicol. ). RoIktI son. Fourth Row: I) McCartney. J. Reese. M Peshut. F. Rudish. IV Patton. IV Olshanski. Freshman Class Echoes At the organization meeting held in Sep- tember, Virginia Egger was elected president; Catherine Shugert, vice president; Patty Barr, secretary; Edwin Beighey, treasurer. I he class has hail a successful year under the sponsorship ol Mrs. Marguerite Kline. The activities enjoyed during the year were chartered buses to the football and the basket- ball games. Ol the several dances held during the year, the Valentine Dance and the Spring Prom were outstanding. Highlighting the Valentine Dance was the crowning of Christy LeDonnc, as king; and Carol McCarty, as queen. The other members of the court were Nancy Kugel, Michael Fields, Linda Biondi, Quentin Sc hmidt, Alice Suttelle, and Ralph Baker. Other class events enjoyed by the freshmen were the roller skating party and the Pirates Baseball game at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh. ROOM 9-3 .... MR. VOGF.L Ursi How: (.. Olsanski. V Lohry, K. Jam ura. M. Houser, 1.. (.roves. R Lam . J. Lyautey. S. Hannah, L. Hoffcr. Second How: Mr. Vogel. J. Grime, k Jacobs. I Lamp. I. Retke. V. kathary, V kugel. B. Milliron. I Biondi. L. Hoffman. Third How: B. Loveland. I) kotchka. F. Sto- l ari. S Me Masters. M. Flint. . Greiner. IV Davidson. | kosto. | Kushnich. Fourth How: IV Pico, (.. McKay. V Norton. R Johnston. V. Winkle. Mur- do h. m Martin | Roa c i • Donne. B Malles. I Moore. F. Lindsay. ROOM 9-4.............MR R l) First How: I). YVoolonich, M. I rclla. V. I aylor. N. Rice, . Musser. M Olash. J. Rimer, k. short. J Nestich. Second How: Mr. Bado. (.. Tarapchak. F. I hnmas. M Mott . IV Cavalier. i Pedone P Pria k Zajai i Scott. M Fordyce. Third How: Stone. R. Hughes. J. Sommer, ( McCarty. B. Reynolds. J. Mc- Clelland. M. I'yak. J. Sotiders. F. Surowiec, B. Strauss. Fourth How: J. Spencer. II Rowe. G. I urna. (). Schmidt. IV l.emasters. C. Brooks. R. Roliertson, ( . Reese. IV t rsic. II Potter. ROOM 9-5.........MR BRI NO hirst Row: R. Nicol. R R l il . | Ro|k‘ k . I . Kroll. B. Lindsay. C. S huger t, J. Pcrdott. J. Whit I uigton. B agar. Sciond : Mr. Bruno. F. Clarke. S. Sla- vik. Sulielle. M. Rare is. R Sproull. s. Potter. B. Hughes. third Row: I). Minieh. J- kcehowski. M. Fields. I). Hunt. | Kerr. I). Springer. I). Petrella. | I homas. Fourth Row: R Tuc- cinard. R Baker. I Youtcs. R Hess. I). Forse. J. Hcrdt. Freshman Class ROOM 9 1 . MR. CORN FLU'S hirst Row: S. Hannen. M. Bahir. V. Dyrwal, A. Buchanan. R Fronko. (.. Goss. B. Barker. Denny. S. Griffin. Second Row: Mr. Cornelius. 1). kathary. R. .iin.ih.m N Motk S Dd «• F. Beighcy, F. kojx-cky. W. Grae- M-r. I). Namadan. Third Row: W. Glasser. R Mitchell. J Drag onjac. X. Pukanich. L. Benko. I) Mateer. R Riedel. J. Hawk. Fourth Row: P. Hu yak. I Ya- rns . R. Broman. I). Fedeles. J. Durish. F. Dinsmorc. ROOM 9-2. MISS SCH CHERN hirst Row: 1). Freeman. R. Freeh. Y Baker. S. Bischak. ( ko| era. | Msers. I), kovach. B. Garris l Baker. Second Row: Miss Schachern. S. Evans. P. Barr. I). nderson. . Atkinson. N. Prime. I). Beckman. R. Giles. F. Baird. I. (lark. Third Rote: 11. Miller. J. Fielder. V. Fggcr. B. McNally, B. Fields. M l.augliner. F. Den kovich, B Fly. ( (amp. G. Freeh. Fourth Row R Icenhoiir. L. Brice. R. Baker. M. Bruce. D. IVAudet. T. Barton. M. lopoll. I Baxa. W. Freshkorn. P. Alex- ander. R. Bennett. B. Fink. SPORTS 75 LARRY BKl'NO Head Coach 1955 Football Record Monaca 13 „ Freedom 6 Monaca 0 Rochester 13 Monaca 8 _ Coraopolis (i Monaca 0 . Bethel 6 Monaca 0 Midland 20 Monaca 21 Hopewell 7 Monaca 7 Beni i 13 Monaca 7 New Brighton 7 Won 3 — Lost 4 — Tied 1 JOECUTRONA Assistant Coacli Football Lettermen SENIORS Harry Dierdorf Richard Dockter George Haller Pat Malloy Frank McCracken |im Moore Tom Ondercin George Petrclla Bay Petures Bill Puhalla Mel Sampson Regis Schultz I r mors Nick Cutich Dick DcBacco John Jones Nick Makowiecki Keith Mc knight Bill Milne John Paloinbo Jay Rontigh Bill Swager SOPHOMORES 70 Tom Alexander Tons DcChcllis Robert Fronko John Robertson Football Highlights MONACA .SURPRISES FREEDOM, IS-fi For the I if tli straight year, Coach Larry Kruno's Monaca High Indians have knocked Freedom High from Class A contention in the opening game of the season. The Kruno- men did it again 13-6 in a gruelling battle at Freedom's Vicary Field. The visiting Lndians scored quickly the first time they got their hands on the ball. Sampson and Petrella reeled off long gains as the Indians moved downfield from their own .39 to the Freedom seven. Here, Makowiccki took a handoff from quarterback Moore and shot through a big hole at right guard for a touchdown. Kill Puhalla added the seventh point from place- ment. Freedom took the ensuing kickoff and marched 77 yards to pay dirt. Orben Keller flicked two long passes to hall-hack |im Kogo- lea during the march. Keller also ground out FOOTBALL MANAGERS Sralrd: Donald Kiiniliaugli. Paul Pupi. Stand- ing: James Psanv Kugcnc S assa. yardage on tjuarlerhack sneaks with Majcrcisk, a 217 pound senior center, clearing the way. From the two, Keller bulled his way into the end one on a sneak. I he Bid Red missed the try for the important extra point. This made the store 7-6 Monaca. It was Monata's John Palombo who broke up the ball game with Monaca’s assurance touchdown in the fourth period. Palombo from the Freedom’s •13, smashed over tackle and cut to the left. He turned on a hurst of sjieetl to outrace two Freedom defenders and zoomed down the sideline. A defender caught Palombo around the shoulders on the two, but the Monaca speedster tumbled into the end one. Kill Puhalla's placement was low, making the final score 15-6 in favor of Monaca. The deceptive quarterbacking of Jim Moore and the running of John Palombo, Sfel- vin Sampson, George Petrella, and Nick Ma- kowiccki highlighted the Monaca win. ROCHESTER BLANKS MONACA, 15-0 Showing a powerful running attac k and an air tight defense, the Rams blanked the visit- ing Indians by a 15-0 count on the Junction City field Roc hester’s first tally came late in the open ing period on a 44-yard sustained drive. Jim Sciaretta scored the TD on a off-tackle smash from one yard out. His placekick for the extra point was wide. The hard trying Monaca In- dians o! Coach Larry Bruno had stopped the Rochy backs in their tracks, six inches from a first down, but Monaca couldn't move and Rochester started on its second drive. The closest Monaca came to the goal line occurred in the second chapter when the In- dians stuck the homers deep in their territory on a 40-yard punt by little Bay Peturest and a bad kick by Rochy's Chuc k Freeman went only 15 yards to its own 54. The Indians only got to the 50. Mel Johnson recovered a Monaca fumble and with the combined efforts of Sciaretta, Smith, and De 1 anna, the Rams reached hap- py ground in seven plays. I)e Tanna scored from two yards out. This time Schiarctta boot- ed the extra point to end the scoring. MONACA TRIPS CORAOPOLIS, 8-6 The Monaca Indians knocked the Corao- polis Blue Devils out of the WPIAL Class A race in a hard earned 8-6 triumph. The win was the second out of three starts for the im- proving Indians. The Blue Devils were out- classed in all departments. After a scoreless first half, a break late in the third period paved the way for the Corao- polis touchdown. Bay Petures of Monaca step- ped back to punt, but the pass from center was low and he was smeared on his own 16- yard line. After several running plays, Norman Maxwell took the ball on a reverse for the last five yards. Midway through the final frame, Cory’s Bill Haus went back to kic k on fourth clown from close to his own goal. The pass from cen- ter was high, and Haus was nailed in the end zone by two Monaca players for the all im- portant safety. With the Indians still trailing. Monaca's Nick Cutich hit John Jones with a perfect pass which moved the ball to the Cory 54. On the next play, however, Cutich was spilled far back on his own 47 while attempting to pass. With time running out, Monaca was faced with a fourth down and 25-yards to go. Cutich solved the problem by firing a long pass to junior end. John Jones, who leaped into the air and made a beautiful catch. Jones twisted away from two bewildered Blue Devils and easily rambled into the end zone. With two and one-half minutes left to play, Cory tried desperately to score by the airlanes. Melvin Sampson ended the drive by intercept- ing a Blue Devil aerial on the Monaca 15-yard mark. tint How: I’ Malloy. K kugcl. W. Barr. R. Nicol. S. Leitschaft. I . DcVinccnlis. I . Hughes. Second How: k. Me knight, I l)e hell is. J. Moore. I Alexander. F. Lynch. M. Sampson. L Petures. Third Row: Mr. Cutrona. F. Me Crackcn. I. Avolio. B. 1‘uhalla. I. Bclich. J. Paloinix . G. Haller. I. Milne. R. Dockter, John Jones. IUmi l. OUSTS MONACA, 6-0 I he previously winless Bethel High Black- hawks humped Coach Carry Bruno’s Monaca Indians from the WPIAL Class A race by handing the Indians a tit) setback on the Bethel Gridiron. A one-man gang by the name ol |olm Bull Snyder was the individual who was most responsible for the mild upset. The winning Bethel touchdown was scor- ed with a minute and 13 seconds remaining in the ball game when Snyder skirted right end on fourth down from the Monaca three yard line. I he play climaxed a drive of 39 yards on which Snyder carried the pigskin eight out of nine plays the home team used. As Mel Sampson and Pat Malloy did the brunt ol the ball-carrying, Monaca marched to the Bethel 9. A fourth down pass was com- plete to Malloy who carried it into the end zone, but an off side |x'tialty nullified the play. Monaca held a slight edge in statistics over its opponent. The losers collected 10 first downs to for the Blackhawks and gained a total of 202 yards to 179 for Bethel. The de- leat left the Indians with a record of twro wins and two losses. first How: R Inhoff. I). dams. I- Mu-rs. J. Robertson. R ii| sic. M. Bruce. ). Miller. Second How: R. Schultz. H. D’erdorf. B. Milne. |. Dragonac. R Ironko. J. Irons. Third How: V Ctitich. V Nlakowiccki. (i. I’etrclla, R. De- Barco. I . Ondcrcin, B. Swager. I . Johnston, J. Roinigh. Mr. Bruno. MIDLAND DOW NS MONACA, 200 Displaying a diversified running and passing at- tack. the Midland High football team chalked up its fourth victory in five starts by subduing a stubborn Monaca outfit, 20-0, in a well-played game at Midland. The Leopards recovered a Monaca fumble on the Monaca 17-yard line shortly after the opening kickoff and promptly started their first scoring drive. Quarter- back Ivan Toncic and end Vince Palyan climaxed the march with a 23-yard play. Toncic’s place kick attempt was wide of the mark. Toncic scored the second touchdown on a 35-yard quarterback sneak off tackle. He passed to Palyon for the extra point, and the Leopards boosted their lead to 13-0. A fumble in the Monaca backfield was recovered by tackle Joe McLean of Midland in the end zone for another touchdown. Toncic booted the extra point to end the scoring, 20-0. MELVIN SAMPSON Right Halfback H0 MONACA DOWNS HOPEWELL 217 Nick Cutich showed great passing ability when he completed five out of six passes lor LSti yards and one touchdown. George Petrella scored two touchdowns and plunged lot two conversions to lead Monaca to their vic- tory, which marked the ninth straight time the Indians have defeated Hopewell in then ten game series. In the second quarter |ohn Palombo streaked up the middle for -17-yards, before he was overtaken on Hope- well's II. Then Petrella picked up six and Sampson four on the following play. Petrella then scored from the one and added the extra point. Hopewell missed their chance to score late in the second quarter when they recovered a fumble on Mon- aca's ten. I hey were stopped on the five by Monaca's forward wall. Midway through the third quarter Cutich climaxed an 80-yard drive by passing ,H i yards to Bill Puhalla for the second tally with George Petrella scoring the P.A.T. In the first few minutes of the final period Strother threw a long pass to Dic k Kimbrough who gathered it in on the forty and ran forty yards for Hopewell's only touchdown. Ondcrich converged for the extra (joint. Monaca's last score came in the last few minutes ol the final period when Cutich threw a 25-yard pass to George Petrella. Cutic h added the extra point. JAMES MOORE Quarterback 81 BEAVER MI’S MON UA, 13-7 A crowd of more than 2500 shivering fans saw the Bob- cats nip tltc Indians at Beaver’s Gypsy Glen Park. Beaver got their first break midway through the first period, when Bay Petures dropped back to kick, the pass from center bounced out of his hands and the ball was re- covered by Beaver on the Indian’s 8 yard line. Beaver capitalized on that mistake and carried the ball over in three downs, l.intz added the extra point by a place kick to put Beaver ahead 7-0. In the second quarter Petures put the Bobcats in a hazardous position when his kic k front midfield bounced out of bounds on the three yard line. Alter moving the ball to the ten Beaver was forced to kick. Mel Sampson received the ball on the -15 and returned it to the 20. On the next play Nick Makowiecki carried the ball to the 10. Four downs later, Nick carried the ball to the end zone from the three. Sampson plunged into the end zone for the extra point to tie the game 7-7. Beaver made their second score early in the third period when Monaca fumbled on their own 26. Shaw, foui plays later, carried the ball across the goal for the Bobcats second tally. Lintz attempted to place kick for the P.A.T. but it was blocked by Monaca's fine. Late in the third quarter, Ron Nichol intercepted a pass on the Indians 1-1 to stop a Bobcat march, which started on their own 23. The game ended in favor of Beaver 13-7. GEORGE PETRI 1 LA Left Halfback JAMES MILLER Center REGIS SCI II 1.1 z Center TOM ONDERCIN Left Guard 82 PAT MALLOY Left Halfback .MONACA AND NEW BRIGHTON PLAY 7-7 DEADLOCK The Monaca High Indians and New Brighton's Lions cashed in on each other's mistakes in a bruising battle which ended in a 7-7 tie. The game was constantly mixed up as far as scoring was concerned. Although New Brighton could not make a first down in the lirst half, they went to the dressing room with a 7-0 lead. The second half was exactly opposite, how- ever, due to the fact that New Brighton doubled Monaca's yards gained by rushing. It was during one of these moves that a mix-up in the baekfield caused the fateful fumble. New Brighton's Greer picked up the bobble and rambled 57 yards for the TD. Dick Dyson added the point after touchdown by a placement making the score 7-0 at halftime. Minutes after the second half kick-off, Monaca's John Palombo pic ked off a stray Dyson pass and walked the chalk up the sideline 75 yards for the tally. Mel Sampson added the all-important extra point on a plunge. Sampson ended a scoring threat by New Brighton by intercepting a pass on his own Ifi in the closing minutes of the game. 83 Varsity Basketball Team First How: | .igcrclli. B. 1'tihalla. Second How: C. Grater. I). DcBacto, X. Culich, X Makowiecki. R. Evans. 1955-1956 Basketball Record Monaca II Monaca -10 Monaca 63 Monaca II Monaca 62 Monaca 73 Monaca 58 Monaca 48 Monaca 91 Monaca 52 Monaca 59 Monaca 18 VARSITY EX HI Am bridge 51 Springdale 11 Wampum 77 Ellwood City 47 Won 2 SECTION Freedom 46 Mars 51 Hopewell 56 Beaver 54 New Brighton 44 Midland 41 Rochester 38 Won I M l ION (. WII S Monaca 61 Monaca 58 Monaca 13 Monaca 60 - Lost 6 8—WPIAL Monaca 75 Monaca 66___ Monaca 74 _ Monaca 66 Monaca 83 Monaca 69 Monaca 68 — Lost I WPIAL ELIMINATION PLAYOFFS South Union 45 Monaca 38 Springdale 55 Wampum 54 Homestead 65 West View 63 Freedom 51 Mars 42 Hopewell 51 Beaver 62 New Brighton 53 Midland 67 Rochester 38 Carnegie 68 84 Basketball Summary MONACA SMASHES FREEDOM 62 TO Hi The Monaca Indians went on the warpath .is they opened Section 8 competition for 1956 by taking their Freedom opponents by a score o! 62-46. Monaca, from the first period on, had no trouble with their Big Red competitors. I heir nigged man-for-man defense proved to be more than the Bulldogs were able to cope with. Monaca led off with a blistering running offense which was featured by beautiful set- ups by Monaca’s three tall and talented juniors — Makowiecki, Cutich, and DeBacco. Cutich led the Indians in scoring with 17 points fol- lowed by Makowiecki with 15, and DeBacco and Puhalla each contributing 10 ] oints. Wil- son was tops for Freedom with 21 points. MONACA ROLLS OVER MARS 7.3 TO 51 Monaca’s steadily improving Indians con- tinued unbeaten in Section 8 by smashing the Mars Planets. The Monacans maintained their pace in the second stan a, as Bill Puhalla with liis accurate push shot, and Makowiecki with his drive through the Mars defense, paced Monaca to a comfortable -10-19 cushion at half-time. DeBacco filling in capably for guard Dud Zigerelli, who was lost for most ol the season by an emergency appendectomy, hit for three last fielders early in the final cpiarter to in- crease the one-sided issue. Four of the Monaca starters hit in the double figures, with Cutich leading with 17 points, closely followed by DeBacco and Puhalla with 16, and Mako- wiecki with 15. MONACA NIPS HOPEWELL 58 TO 56 After trailing by as much as twelve points in the third quarter, the Monaca Indians came back to life, and went on to win in an overtime period with the Vikings on the loser’s floor. Monaca was sparked by the play ol Bill Puhalla from the outside and Nick Mako- wiecki and Nick Cutich under the boards. This trio accounted for 13 ol the 58 points scored by Coach Larry Bruno’s squad. Monaca opened the extra period with a deuce on a push shot. A layup by Cutich prov- ed to be the clincher as Monaca gained a 58-56 lead and went into a free e. Puhalla was high with 16, and Cutich with 15. Ben SIigh of Hopewell had 22 points. BEAVER LPSETS MONACA 54 TO 18 Beaver's battling Bobcats upset Monaca’s Indians 54-48 before a packed house. The loss dropped Monaca out of a first place tie with Midland. Trailing 41-4 . entering the final quarter, the County Staters rallied to out- score the Monacans 14-7. Monaca Reserves left to right: I . Pupi, R Nichol. I . Ucxandcr. I). Kraft. J. Hvans. | |r i K Sturm. Section 8 W. P. I. A. L. Champs Bill Puhalla, push-shot artist, hit on one o[ his specialities for the Indians to narrow the gap. Evans, DeBacco, Cutich, and Makowiecki touted out for the Monacans in the last jx-riod. Makowiecki was high scorer with 13. Mills from Beaver was high with 18. MONACA DRUBS LIONS 91 TO 44 Bv playing possession hall for most of the second half the Indians managed to beat the visiting New Brighton Lions by a mere 91-44 margin. Coach Bruno tried every trick in the book to hold the score down, but his red-hot In- dians couldn't be checked. With a 35-9 ad- vantage in the opening period, Bruno used his subs in the second period with the score 62-23. During the remaining part of the game, Mon- aca slowed down the pace, anti went on to win. High scoring for Monaca was by Nick Cutich with 17 points. MONACA WHIPS MIDLAND 52-41 A big first quarter surge by Larry Bruno’s Indians proved to be the difference in the ball game. They raced to a 20-6 lead at the end of the lirst period. A close man-to-man defense bottled up the losers very effectively. Big Nick Makowiecki, Bill Puhalla, and Jim Irons each cut the cords in rapid succession. For Monaca, DeBacco had 14 points, and Puhalla and Cutich 12 apiece. MONACA CLOBBERS RAMS 59-38 The Monaca Indians kept pace in the scramble lor the Section 8 title by dropping the Rochester Rams with a 59-38 count. Nick Cutich led the Indians by racking up 20 valuable points. Bill Puhalla had his jump shot working to the tune of 13 tallies, Dick Evans cut the cords for 12, and Jim Irons drop- ped in 10 markers. The game was marred by had passing and neither team could find the range in its shoot- ing. In the lirst half Rochester was outscored by a 25-14 margin. The second half was a little more even as the Indians outscored their op- ponents by only two points. 1 his ended the lirst hall of plav in Section 8. MONACA BELTS FREEDOM 75-51 Monaca retained a share of the Section 8 title with Midland by clipping Freedom's Bull- dogs by a close 75-51 score. Nick Cutich held high scoring honors with 39 points. Freedom’s Hewko started things off with a deadly jump shot. Monaca's Cutich, Makowiecki, and Jim Irons quickly retaliated, however, to see the Indians ahead at the end of the first stan a 18- 7. Cutich and Makowiecki warmed up in the second quarter scoring 14 and 13 markers re- spectively. In the second half Freedom outscored the Indians by a 31 to 26 margin. This, however, was not enough as Monaca won their first game in the second half play. INDIANS WHIP MARS 66-42 Monaca, lor the first time in several years, was looking down on Midland as they led Section 8. The Southsiders staged a blistering attack to grind the Planets deeper into the league pit. Bill Puhalla and Nick Cutich were big guns in the lopsided win with 2 points apiece. DeBacco and Makowiecki shared second place scoring honors with a dozen points each. MONACA CRUSHES HOPEWELL 74 51 The Monaca High Indians coasted to a 86 71-51 conquest in an important Section 8 game. The Hopewell zone defense would not permit the Indians to work the ball inside, but the Monaca Indians shot from both outside positions and scored with ease. The lirst half soon ended by a 11-17 gap in favor of Monaca. In the second half the Vikings oulscored the Indians, but the Indians held on to their lead in Section 8. Dick DeBacco of Monaca had IK points for top honors along with Clyde McCoy and Ben Nligh of Hopewell, who had 11 pouts apiece. M C I ION VIII LEADERS DOWN BEAVER 66-62 Mon. ca had to battle all the way to slave- oil Beaver's pressure but emerged with a 66-62 victory whica kept them at the head of Section 8. Beaver started the game as if they meant to make it a run away but were quickly out- scored in the first half by the strong Monaca live. The Indians threatened to pull away in the third stan a with a nine point lead, but Beaver wouldn't cpiit as they narrowed the gap to one point at 61-60. DcBacco made the linal field goal as Monaca walked off the floor still leading Section 8. MONACA OUTCLASSES NEW BRIGHTON 83-53 The Monaca Indians easily trounced the New Brighton Lions, 83-63, in a Section 8 bas- ketball game played at Dawes Gym, New Brighton. The Monaca cagers were paced by Nick Makowiecki and Bill Puhalla. At the end of the first half Monaca easily led by a score of 46-21. The second half was a little closer as both coaches used the opportunity to clear the benches and give their reserves some experi- ence. MONACA CLINCHES SECTION VIII TITLE Coach Larry Bruno's spirited Monaca In- dians clinched the Section 8 basketball cham- pionship by nipping the Midland Leopards in a close 69-67 decision. To make things more interesting, Monaca lost four of its varsity players by fouls in the last quarter. After being outscored in the first quarter 19-8. Monaca quickly cut Midland's lead to one point. Mid- land continued to score anil led at the hall 33-31. In the fourth quarter Bill Puhalla and Diik Evans banged in a pair of short jump shots to put the Indians in front for good at 65-61. Midland battled all the way down to tilt- wire. but were never able to come closer than two points. The jubilant Indians hail succeed- ed the Leopards as Section 8 champions. MONACA CRUSHES ROCHESTER 68-38 I hi- Section 8 champion Monaca High In- dians prepared themselves for the PHIAL playoffs by drubbing the Rochester Rams, 68-38. Elmer McHenry started the game with a drive-in, but Zigerelli’s sensational long set shots gave Monaca a 34-16 halftime advantage. In the last two perimis. Monaca continued to dominate the action even with the reserves seeing much of the action. Nick Cutich anil Nick Makowiecki led the way with 15 points apiece for Monaca. MONACA ELIMINATES SOUTH UNION Monaca's Section 8 title winners edged the South Union Blue Devils, 18-15, in the Pitt Field House, to enter the quarter final round in the WPIAI. eliminations against Carnegie. Clunk Davis of South Union connected for 25 points to give the Indians all they could handle. The Monacans displayed great team work in the second quarter giving them a 20-16 halftime lead. The third quarter found both teams col- lecting 15 [joints, and the score deadlocked four times. Cutich and Davis continued their scoring duel as the game ended 48--15 in favor of Monaca. CARNEGIE BUMPS MONACA 68-38 The Section 8 champion Monaca Indians were bumped from the VVPIAL Class A play- offs, by a talented Carnegie five at the Pitt Fieldhouse. The contest was close for only about the first four minutes as the two teams were deadlocked at that time 8-all. The only standout action for the losers was the fine play of junior center Nick Cutich. The Monaca cagers seemed to be in very strange territory as most of their shots fell short on the Pitt Field House's long floor. SENI 1)11) K.l RELLI Guard O R dick evans Guard LETTERMEN CHEERLEADERS From left to Right: C atherine Marcello. Sylvia Kovach, RolierU Pupi. Mary Ann LeUonne. Joan Deflore. Pauline Restak. 89 Hi-Y Basketball Team SPONSOR James Miller Ralph Emert Pat Malloy Richard Mattes Mike Cochran MR. DON 1 1) R1 I)I R Harry Norton Hill Hartley Robert Hallman Richard Dockter Ted Grimm Harry Dierdorf 90 Baseball Team hirst Row: I) Rcgney. R. Nichol. H. Norton. J. N’oyh, F. Petu res. I . Pupi, M. Sampson. F. Patton. F. Mycn. (•. Grater. Second Row: |. Miller. R Mattes. R F.vans. H. Dierdorf. N. Makowieekl. N. Cutich. B. Puhalla. R DeBacco. J. Potter, R. upsic. hirst Row: F. McCracken, R Dock ter, F. lynch. J. Dragon at. R. Hallman. I. Ondercin. J. Roinigh. Second Row: ( . Fink. B. Mc- Pherson. P DcYincentis. C . Haller. ). Danello. A. Howard. Track Team 91 ——ORGANIZATIONS 93 First {(nr : N. Brcytnan. S. Waxier. I . Mei hem. G. Trumpeter. IV Rlistan. |. rmstrong. S. Carroll. I). t-gwiil. . Steffler. Srcond Row: M. I.aughner. N. Mock. C. Snyder, s. ntoline. J. HimiU rt. IV Wcigle, Knechicl. M. Maurer. G. Carroll. Third Row: G. Dietrich. J. Erickson. l Render. M Mot . IV I homav C. Oldham. E. Stitt. Fourth Row: IV (lark. S. Prince. D. Timmons. J. Rurford. IV McNally. I) Me Keel, J. kugcl. THE BAND Crowning of Hand Queen, Blanche Clark, by Nancy Brcynian; and Band King, Allen Howard, by Esther Duncan. Crown Bearers: Evelene Collins, Donna Hicks. hirst How: W. Merman. B. Olshanski. F. Oakley. F. Zaperach, R. Hanncn. R. Ondercin. R. Danello. M. Waxier. I siIht Duncan Stroud How: F. Mundingcr. S. Johnston. ( ianfarano. B. W inkle. 1). Hicks, E. Collins. I). McCartney. Third How: S. Majors, M. Austin. J. Oldham V Smith. B. I.eitschaft, J. Manna. P. Diesing. Fourth How: Mr. (•raff. A. Atkinson, A. Howard, T. Huff. J. 1 .arson, B. Strauss. DIRECTED BY STEPHEN P GRAFF MAJORE 1 TES Kneeling: Nancy Brcy man Esther Duncan- Standing: Regina Da- nel lo. Sally Waxier, Margie Waxier, I’a t Mecnern. I hirst Row: B. (lark. V. Buccini. K. Duncan. N. Kverh. V Rainlxi. F. (.rcincr. I). Micks. M. Slobart. King. Second Row: J. Wells, R. Morgan. I Soski. I . Couk.irt, W. Pcicrson. I McCracken. J. Oldham. V. Musser, IV Godfrey, J. Humlierl. CHORUS Student Council SPONSOR: Mr. W. J. Kiefer First Row: K. Duncan, l. Maurer. IV Swagcr. I). Pra thcr. J. Mateer. I . Blinkey. I . Pillo. Second Row: R Dinkier. R Fronko. R. Vnderson. I . Otitic rein. R upsic. J (.agliordony, R. I.ucci. Mr Kiefer. n,sl Row: F. Davidson. Har| cr. IV Strauss. IV I ut . IV cndcr. B. upsic. N. Smith. I) F.gyud. I . Biskup. Srr otid Row: C. Stohart. M. Troia. V. Whiitingham, IV Temple, J Iz ng. S. Majors. A. Mangm. S. Salmshick, I Davit, V. I.inchek. DIRECTOR: MR STEPHEN P GRAFF Urst Row: M Marlin. I Pi zuti. | Armstrong. N F.vcrlv. M ( iattfarano. Steffer. S. ko ach. I). Johnson. B. Renk . Srrotid Rtnr: F. Swink. S. Fuller. J. kugel. K For rest. F Duncan. A. Harper. D. Ronreshurg. Morris. I. Soski Sue Salinshick. J. Humbert. Third Row: J. Stueh ling M Fields (.. Dietrich. I . Carlson D Hicks. D. Hrieik. R Johnson. F. Davidson. S. Salinshick. IV Clark. IV Strauss. IV Wasilko. ( I hornas. A. Mangin tourlh Row M Maurer. S. |ohnston. IV Herdt. F. Collins, s I.inchek. F Aiken. R l.ucci. Y Musser. S Caltury. I In hoff. I) Me keel. C Marcello. D Yespa iani. . Hermann. Red Cross Council SPONSOR: Mrs. V. Manderson hits! How: F. Dalzcll. R. Yorko- 'ich. IV S| ■( hi. A. Howard. S. F. aperach. (. Dietrich. Second How: J. Miller. I Berg. I. Marolti. I'. Onderrin. 1). Prather. (.. Grater. R Pupi, | Matter. K Williams. Third How: S. Minnitte. f Istvanic. K. I.intner. K. Buffalini. R Kvans, F. McCracken. (.. Fink. R Dockter. R I’uhalla. R Mattes, k Niceh mirth {nu v Moi i ix Diwaon k Hall M I Donne. IV Rohit . J Brubaker. French Club SPONSOR: Mrs. I). C. Locke ■itsi How: J. dams. |. Dragon- ac. (.. DcMar io. R. Moore. ( . Riihino. F. Sabella. ). Novh. D. Rumtaugh. M Cochran. I. Dinsmore. Second How: A. Stef fler. M Howell. IV Job. S. Kvans. S Kovach. S Weyand. M Short. IV Davenport, s Mckav. Third How: V Whittingharn. IV up sic. F. iken. I) Hall. V Man gin. I) Igvud. R Hannen. S. Sidi'vshick. S ntoline. IV ( larke. | ( laspy. I- Scassa. Tnurth How: ( Verostek. IV Wasilko. J. Mock. I Forse. I Huff. J. F.lrerhardt. IV Milne. C kugel. U . Barr. H. Lavrusky. V Cutich. J Haney. first How: | Brandcnlrergcr. N. Morris. V F.verly, K Dune an. ft ( lark. Second How: R. Kraft. F. Buffalini. D. Hricik. F Greiner, s Davis. I.. Davis. V RamlM . V Y. Ramiro. J Ramiro. Senior Usherettes SPONSOR: Mrs. 1). C. Locke Sophomore and Junior Usherettes first How: M Stohart. F. Swink. IV Wasilko. IV Carson. S Linchek. Second How: ( . Siohari. IV Pyle, A. Greiner. J. Long, C. Gallagher, frev. | Blistan. M. Bender. S. Aniolinc. IV Biskup. |. Suiciding. M. L. Dcver, M. Linchek, P. God- 99 kneeling: D. Prather. First Row: J. Malm. K Williams. S. Wrxamt. Second Row: R. Forrest. F. Ilalzcll. S. Dotson. J- lll' ,an N Morris. Third Raw: I). Davis. M. Maurer. . Hermann. It Klisian. | l-conarcl, (. Dietrich. I Bauer Fourth Row: |. Harlow. It. Clarke. II. Johnson. It |ol . M Howell. It Winkle. I’, ( onkarl. V. Musser. Filth Row: It. Watson, J. Brubaker. J. Claspy. N. Smith. It. I.ni . W. Peterson. Mrs. Rock. I Huffman. Tri - Hi - Y SPONSOR: Mrs. Mary M. Rink OFFICERS President Dorothy Prather Vice-President Judith Mateer Secretary Kaye Louise Williams Treasurer ...Shirley Weyand Chaplain------------------------------------ Janet Blistan Five Tri-Hi-Y officers - Dorothy Prather, Judy Mateer, Kaye Williams. Shirley Weyand, and Janet Blistan - began preparation for an active Tri-Hi-Y year by attending the Tri-Hi-Y Officers’ Training Conference at Grove City College, in July. 1 he impressive Induction Ceremony for new members was highlighted by an inspiring and informative talk on “TRUE VALUES OF LIFE” In Mrs. David C. Locke. In September the Tri-Hi-Y members willingly helped sell tags for the Vfonaca Public library Tag Day. On October 19, the Junior and Senior Tri-Hi-Y Clubs had a joint meeting in the high school library, rhe featured attraction of the evening was Mr. Traugh, Executive Secretary of the Central West District, who gave a very enyoyable talk and showed slides of the International V ..M.C.A. Conference, which he attended last summer in Paris. Our waistline dance in November turned out to be a lot of fun. The price of admission was a penny for every two inches of our waist line. A movie, THE SPIRIT OF WEST POINT, sponsored by the Tri-Hi-Y, increased our treasury's funds. |ust before the Christmas holiday, we sponsored a Mistletoe Dance and a Christmas party to which we invited the Hi-Y. Each txrson donated fifty cents to the party. This donation added to the proceeds of the dance, made a size- able contribution to the Passavant Home for Epileptics. In April the Tri-Hi-Y held a Bright Eyes Hop, whose price of admission depended upon the color of eyes, proved to be most successful, both socially and financially. I lie service activities of the year were concluded by the showing of the movie. East of Eden, and several short movies on the problems of teenagers to the high school students. I no Hi - Y SPONSOR: Mr. W. Donald Reader OFFICERS Prendent Richard Docfcter I ire 1‘rrsnlrnt Theodore Grimm See letary-Treasurer------------------------------- Sam Green The election of officers was held September 2 , at the reorganization meeting of the Hi-Y. At the December meeting the Hi-Y organized a basketball team from its member . This team played the teams of some of the other Hi-Y's of the county. The faculty met with the Hi-Y team on even terms when a benefit game was played on March 28. The Hi-Y won, 62-49. The members of the Hi-Y club are planning to attend the Older Boys’ Conference at Beaver Falls this spring. Uni Row: I I inn R Hallman. S. Green. K Dodder. T. Grimm. | Miller. F. Patton. Second Row: I’. Corie . I . Met urines. K. Frans. R Fmcrt. R Smith. II Norton. Third Row: Mr Reader I Huff. J Komigh. K M(Knight. M. Cochran. It Hermann. H Dierdorf. May Queen Ceremonies May 16, 1955 102 Scene from ‘ INTI RNA I ION L FIESTA. Senior High B. A. A. SENIORS First Row: B. Belli res. J. Smith. 1). Rcgney. R Evans. J. Weber, R. Emerl. 1). McCullough, II. Norton. Second Row: I. Berg. H. Dierdorf, B Hartley. (.. Bradford. Fink. R Mattes. | Redmond. M. Sampson. Third Row: R W. ndcrson. J. Potter. P. Malloy. F. Patton. ). Sabella. F. McCracken. ( . Petrel la. Fourth Row: G. Kotchka. B. Her- man. G. Dnizak. J. Linn. I . Grimm. H. Peterson. R Puhalla. R. Dinkier. JUNIORS First Row: R Wushinske, R. upsic. I). Rumbaugh. R Smith. 1). Houser. E. Dierdorf. H. Sakul- sk . Second Row: B. Swager. C. kugcl. J. Boyd. R. Winkle. J. Yothers. R. I timer. E. Elmer. Third Row: R. Hannen. F. Zap erach. P. Catan arite. W. Barr. F. Oakley. T. Avolio. I . Mink. V Makowiecki. Fourth Row: M. Cochran. F. Huff. k. Nicely. |. Jones. R. I homas. SOPHOMORES First Row: E. Ingarion. R. (.rime I. Skrlac. P. Gorless. R Beaver. G. I rum peter. E. Gillin. Second Row: J. Cagliordom. R Ondercin. R Davis. P. DeVin- centis. R. Ciccozzi. R Inhoff. Third Rote: s. Catan arite. D. McCartney, T. Belich. T. De- Chellis. F. Birner. It. Olshanski. |. Petrel la. B. A. A. OFFICERS John Zigcrelli President George Pctrella Pice President Robert Wushinske Secretary -T reasu rer SPONSOR: Mr. Anthony Cerilli Junior High B. A. A. SPONSOR: Mr. Phillip Taormina hirst Row. IV Stone. R Lulxrrt. L. Kusich. IV Pico. N. Stone. R Mitchell. I King, S. Olash, It Da is. Second Row: IV Norton. I). Htinlcv. I). Williams. J Kusich. R May. C. Johnston. | Robit . R Luzzi. I) Matcer. R Icenhour. Third Row: R. Bennett. B. Hughes, B. Kink. J. Kosto. J. Smith. G. Me Knight. R. Reitlcl. Fourth Row R Hess. I). Ravhack. C. Fox. Hinton. R l.ogau. R. Hutchinson. J. Dotson. Mr I aormina. Fifth Row: M. Fields. G. Freeh. R Baker. I). Forse. B. Graeser. L. Brice. 105 G. A. A. Council First Row: I'oni Marolti. . lircyman. l Mol . M. IcDmiiir wrotan. R Pupi treasurer. I’. Wasilko. M. Short. It. Herd!. Srcond Row: J. Armstrong, s Salinsliick. Pat Hlinko president. . Dawson, t Alexander vice presi dent. S. Dotson. A. Harper. J. Schultz. Miss N'ailine Raduloivi SPONSORS: Mrs. Marie C. Teets The Girls Athletic Association Reports Physical education and girls' athletics create an interest at all times, but this year the girls have shown greater interest than in previous years. The fall opener of the nineteenth year of our G.A.A.’s inception was volleyball, in which the different (lasses competed for the championship. The popular bowling tournament with its all star teams came next on the calendar. The winter favorite sport, basketball, kept in tune with the fine results of the boys' W.P.I.A.L. Section 8 championship. In addition ping |x ng, badminton, play-days, and folk dancing had their place on the agenda. Among the G.A.A.'s social events, we recall the Halloween party at which the new members were initiated, the B.A.A. and G.A.A. Christmas formal, the roller-skating party at Kenmar, the Ice Follies, and the trips to the baseball games in Pittsburgh. The annual farewell banquet for the senior members was held at the Dutch Kitchen in New Brighton. 106 Senior High G. A. A. SENIORS tint Row: S. Caltury. R I.ucci, I Marotti, |. M a leer. F. Da I cl I. I). Prather. K. Williams. IV ('lark. F. lcx an lcr. V. Ramin . Second Row: I). Hridk. I. Wells. M Ren o V Morris. IV (.rim k. Hall. V F.vcrly. F Duncan. | Bauer. M. |olinsou. Third Row: |. RjiiiIhi, V Dawson. J. Rubino. R. Lu- cente. F. Ituffalini. M. Milne. ( . Much ling. I). Fedeles. S. Dotson. R. Pupi, M. I eDonne. Fourth Row: V. F. Ramiro. J. Mc( aw. R Kraft. IV S| cclu. P. Robii . | Brandenlierger. S. Davis, j Rimer. S. ( hristv Fifth Row: ( . Dietrich, k. I.intner. L. F.ggcr. V Rrcvman. P. Itlinkcv. F. Greiner. S. Fogg. JUNIORS Tint Row: D. Fgvud. P Biskup. S. Pal lav. S. Kovach. f. Stobart. s Weyancl. It. Strauss. F. Huffman. IV Wasilko. D. Romcshurg. Second Row: It. .upsic. Knechtel. It. Weigle. J. Detorre. P. Carl- son. V Smith. It Lui , s. Salinshick. . King. |. Blistan. F iken. P. Coukart. third Row: S. Waxier. M. Waxier. R Morgan. S. Fvans. IV Strauss. I). Hall. N Mangin. ( . McPherson. F. Mc( rack- et . M Short. Fourth Row: It. ( larke. |. Petrel la. J. Glaspy, It. Job. P. Daven |M rt. S. Antoline. D. Johnson. F. Swink. Fifth Row: Steffler. I Roth. IV Pillo. M tirek. S. Linchek. M. How «II I I n hot t ( erosuk. S. U kav Sixth Row: J. Brubaker. D. I immons. ( I homas. I.. Frisk. V Ren o. F. Davidson. A. Ilaipcr. k. Kalish, R skinner. It. Davis. SOPHOMORES First Row: M. Bonham. S. Salinshick. l On! i Wells i W Inkle 8 Fuller. | Wells. P. Wojanrowski. P. Godfrey. Second Row: M. (ianfarano. M. Mot . M Martin. S Majors. J. estich. V Dc- Felice. D. Me keel. ( . Su l art. D. Davis. third Row: M. Maurer. J. r in strong. F. l.ucci. A. Mangin. C. Marcello. I Mechen. | Frickson. S. ( arroll. (.. Durish. | shtilt . ). Stuehling. Fourth Row: P. Powell. M. Linchek. J. Long. ( Anderson. P Restak. V Rischak. F. Mihalko. M Baker. M Johnson. M Pedone. D. Ycspa iani. Fifth Row: J. Oldham R Danello, It. Winkle. J. Lar- son. It Renko. G. Gallagher. B. Herdt. . (.reiner. M. Dcvcr. Sixth Row: |. kugc i Fetenon. it Harick. B. BUfc tan. I Piz uii. Herman. S. Johnston. M Fields. V Musser. All Star Bowling Teams All Star Volleyball Champions 108 Ht i How: L Swink. I) Hricik. S. W'eyand. B. Straus. J. Leonard. I Marotli. M Waxier—treasurer; I . Strauss. S. Waxier secretary; I Duncan. Second How: J. Bauer. B. ( lark. S. Caltury. E. Huffman. K. Williams. J. Mateer. I). Prather. S. Dotson. M. Milne. V Everly. Third How: I). Johnson. J. Birner. S. Christy. V Kenzo, S. Salinshick, C. McPherson, A. Mangin. J. Kuhino. R I. ucci—president; Morris. M. Troia, L. Ersik. Fourth Row; E. Buffalini— vice president; A. Harper, P. Wasilko. E. Collins. M. Ren o, S. I.inchek. Library Club SPONSOR: Mrs. Virginia Crawford Art Club SPONSOR: Mrs. Betty Gardner Hist How: S. Salinshick. N. Mangin secretary. R. Mush inske—vice-president. E. Dun- can—president. M. Ire I la. C. I arapehak. Second How Mrs. Cardner. A. Mangin. S Maj- ors. R Danello. I . Pyle. N. Everly . J Bur ford, W. Shan er. B. Renko. B. I. ut . V Smith. M. t'yak. 109 Acanom Staff Typist Srated: f Collins. I). 11 i« k standing: J. Bauer, V Doison, I) Fcdeles. M Milne. Sports Hr.sI How: F. Pet tires. M. Samp- son. | igerelli. R. Evans. Str- oud How: J. Redmond, G. He irclla. B. I u ha I la. R Mattes, I.. Fuller. ADVISOR: Mrs. David C. Locke Literary and Features First How: 1). Prather. I . Marotti. Stroud How: S. Fogg. V. Buccini. Third How: F. Duncan, k. Williams. V F.verh. Fourth How: k. Hall. F. Buflalini. I . Blinkcy. Fifth How: I. Berg. I . Malloy. Editors Sitting: fame Moore, Frances I.. Dal cII, Blanche Clark. Kenneth Pohl—Assistant Editon. landing: Richard Yorkovich—Editor. Business Util Row: IV Kohit . V Morris. V Kroman. Second Row: J. Ma- n cr. Dietrich. V Dawson. C. Mcilartncy. J. Bauer. hirst Row: F. McCracken. S. (.rcfii. I . Ondercin. R Waddell. | kicK-n. Second Rou . | Smith. R Puhalla. R Hallman. I . |. Potter. A. Howard. Acknowledgments The members of the 1956 Acanom stall and advisor most gratefully acknowledge the courtesies, assistance, anti advice extended to them by the local newspapers, Beaver Valley Times and News Tribune, for special photographs of games in action; Mr. James R. McWilliams, representative ol Jahn and Ollier Engraving Company; Mr. Robert Batto, photographer front Graule’s Studios; Mr. James W. Ward ol the S. K. Smith Company, anti The Hurley Printing Company. Sincerest expressions of appreciation and gratitude are extended to the industrial and business friends for their liberal monetary contributions which have made the publications of the Class of 1956 possible. CONG RATU LAI IONS, C I. ASS OF 1 5 6 WM. J. EBERHARDT REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE T E NTH S T REE I M () N A C A , P E N N S Y I. V A N I A 112 P H O N E : S P r u c e 1 - 0 9 8 9 N () 1 A R Y COMPETITION Compettiion and the freedom to compete have made America great. It is typical of our way of life that we ask no restraint on competition. The greater the challenge placed before us, the greater effort we put forth — both as a nation and as individuals. We at Vanadium-Alloys Steel Company are called upon to compete with producers many times our size. We ask only continued freedom to do our l est to make and shape steels that will merit the First Quality label which accompanies our brand names. We know if we always give our best we will do all right against competition. To you graduates of Monaca High School we say — “Follow your ambi- tion and give it all the strength of mind and body you have — whatever you set out to do, try to do a little hit better than your best.” Take ad- vantage of our cherished freedom to compete. Your reward will be a full and satisfying life because, whatever you do. the choice has been yours— your opportunities unlimited and unrestrained. Vanadium-Alloys Steel Company LATROBE. PENNSYLVANIA Subsidiaries: Colonial Steel Co. • Anchor Drawn Steel Co. Pittsburgh Tool Steel Wire Co. • Vanadium-Alloys Steel Canada Limited • Vanadium-Alloys Steel Societa Italiana Per Azioni ns STARK CANDY CO. Pennsylvania Avenue Monaca, Pennsylvania COMPLIMENTS OF M. E. MONTGOMERY DRY GOODS CO. MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA UNITED 5c to SI.00 STORE Pennsylvania Avenue MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA KLINGSEISEN’S WILL IK) YOUR BANKING 1009 Pennsylvania Avenue MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA ZINDREN’S SUPERETTE MEATS — GROCERIES PRODUCE FROSTED FOODS JIM'S RADIO and TELEVISION TV SALES and SERVICE 355 Eleventh Street MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA GILBERT TRUMPETER REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE 121 Pennsylvania Avenue Monaca. Pa. ISALY DAIRY COMPANY 1032 Pennsylvania Avenue MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA BALAMUT ELECTRIC SHOP 1213 Pennsylvania Avenue MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA HECKMAN HARDWARE 1030 Pennsylvania Avenue MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA WM. F. BECHTEL . . . for . . . ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA PAUL’S GARAGE CENERAL At TO REPAIRS 823 Pennsylvania Avenue MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA KAPPEL’S CONFECTIONERY 1723 Pennsylvania Avenue MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA MONACA PRODUCE COMPANY 1524 Pennsylvania Avenue O’KEEFE’S CONFECTIONERY MONACA, PENNSYLVANIA FOEH RINGER’S FURNACE AND SHEET METAL. WORK 834 Pennsylvania Avenue MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA BLASCHE’S BARBER SHOP Pennsylvania Avenue MONACA, PENNSYLVANIA CATTY'S DINER CAFE AND BAR MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA COMPLIMENTS OF SMITH’S SERVICE STATION MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA WEBER’S NEWS 1098 Pennsylvania Avenue MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA 114 Compliment of BOREN SERVICE STATION GULF PRODUCTS Ninth Street BROMAN’S PAINT and W ALLPAPER 999 Pennsylvania Avenue MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA BURTON I). BRUBAKER Top Values in Life Insurance DOM’S SHOE SERVICE 1555 Virginia Avenue Dial: Spruce 4-5198 MON AC A, PENNSYLVANIA 1133 PENN AVE. MONACA, PA. LOU and WERNER BARBER SHOP ENGLE’S FLORIST Pennsylvania Avenue MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA Adams Street SP — 4-9449 Rochester. Pa. RED STAR TRANSIT CO. MONACA, PENNSYLVANIA IPPOLITO BARBER SHOP SP 5-3150 Penn Ave. Monaca. Pa. THAD’S JEWELERS Watches - Clocks • Diamonds • Watch Repairing KNOUSE’S SERVICE STATION Penn Theatre Building MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA Fourteenth Street Ted Konetsky MONACA, PENNSYLVANIA CHRIS’S SHOE REPAIR MONACA WELDING CO. 937 14th Street MONACA. PA. Monaca Hts. SP — 4-8333 SP — 4-5831 ELEANOR’S Hallmark Cards — Gifts — Children's Jare G ARSON’S 1098 Pennsylvania Avenue 139 Brighton Ave. Monaca. Penna. SP 4-3444 ROCHESTER. PA. MADELINE’S BEAUTY SHOP MONA LUNCH APPOINTMENT ONLY 11th and Penn Avenue 1234 Pennsylvania Ave. SP — 4-0516 MONACA, PA. R W SERVICE MONACA ESSO SERVICE CENTER MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA 9th and Indiana Avenue SPruce 5-0971 Monaca. Pa. GLEEN E. WHITE JOHN ZIGERELLI HARDWARE and CONFECTIONERY JACKSON’S SHOE STORE 1414 Pennsylvania Avenue MONACA. PENNSYLVANIA ROCHESTER, PA. THE GRAULE STUDIOS PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE 1956 ACANOM MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY ROCHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA MONACA SILVER BAR AND RESTAURANT D. LUCCI, Proprietor 1129 Pennsylvania Avenue MONACA, PENNSYLVANIA 116 Compliments of ‘7L ‘PLe nixC ompany 1880 — 1956 MONACA, PENNSYLVANIA CONGRATULATIONS — SENIORS Richmond Radiator Company RICHMOND PLUMBING FIXTURES DIVISION RHEEM MANUFACTURING COMPANY MONACA, PENNSYLVANIA 117 Monaca Federal Savings Loan Association Serving Beaver County Since 1889 HOME LOANS FOR ALL PURPOSES All Types of Insured Savings Accounts PHONE: SPRUCE 5-0330 1229 Pennsylvania Avenue Monaca, Pennsylvania COMPLIMENTS CAMPBELL MAYFLOWER WAREHOUSE of W. A. LAIDLAW WIRE CO OF PENNA. CAMPBELL TRANSFER U STORAGE CO. Nationwide Service Monaca, Pennsylvania DAY-PHONE: SPruce 5-0339 NIGHT-PHONE: SPruce 4-2439 118 CONGRATULATIONS to the G. E. McNEES SENIOR CLASS OF 19.% JEWELERS AND WATCHMAKERS CALLAGHANS 1108 Pennsylvania Avenue PHARMACY Monaca, Pennsylvania “Your Drug Store” 310 Ninth Street Dial: SPruce 5-1879 Monaca, Pennsylvania COMPLIMENTS COUNTRY BELLE of Formerly SOUTHERN DAIRY MONACA COMPANY GRILL 17(14 Jackson Street 613 Pennsylvania Avenue Aliquippa, Pennsylvania Monaca, Pennsylvania Dial: Essex 5-7767 119 CONGRATULATIONS to the BEST WISHES SENIOR CLASS OF 1956 To the Graduating Class of Monaca High School ST. JOSEPH LEAD COMPANY PARENT - TEACHER Monaca, Pennsylvania ASSOCIATION L. U M. MARKET COMPLIMENTS Leitschaft Maurer of We Deliver GROCERIES MEATS PITTSBURGH SCREW AND BOLT PRODUCE CORPORATION Phone: Spruce 4-7640 COLONA DIVISION 823 Pennsylvania Avenue Monaca, Pennsylvania Monaca, Pennsylvania 120 POTTER BEST WISHES BROTHERS to the COAL SENIOR CLASS OF 1956 and BUILDING SUPPLIES Heavy Hauling • Excavating MONACA House Moving FOOTBALL MOTHERS BEST WISHES COMPLIMENTS OF to the GRADUATING CLASS OF ’56 MONACA AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 580 BAND MOTHERS BINGO EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT OF MONACA Fire Department, Municipal Hall 121 E. G. Zigerell’s MEN’S WEAR AND DRY CLEANING Geo. E. Dietrich PLUMBING AND HEATING our Local ADAMS HAT Dealer 815-817 Pennsylvania Avenue Pennsylvania Avenue Monaca, Pennsylvania Monaca, Pennsylvania DUTCH BOY PAINTS Elmer W. McCartney Garage Bender’s Pharmacy FOR PRESCRIPTIONS AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK REPAIR Wheel and Axle Alignment 1230 Pennsylvania Avenue Phone: SP 4-6614 HOWARD T. BENDER. 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