North Cambria High School - Banner Yearbook (Barnesboro, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1969 volume:

The students at Northern Cambria are real people, and being real people, our staff wanted a theme for this book which would convey true sentiments of our days at NC. Wishing to give credit to those who have enriched our lives, we picked the theme of time, hoping to honor those who deserve credit for hat they did for the senior class in its years at school. Time oversees and predicts the course of men's lives. Time, as it must, to all. Northern Cambria High School Time it was, And what a time it was, It was . . . A time of innocence, A time of confidences. I ft (I I i Long ago . . . Preserve you It must be . . . They're all th I have a photograph. You. r memories, at's left 3 Northern Cambria High School Banner Presented by the Banner staff Northern Cambria High School Barnesboro, Pennsylvania Advisor..............................Mrs. Erma Konitsky Editor-in-Chief .......................... Bill Begenyi Editorial Committee Business ........................... Gloria Hancharik Senior Class............................Toni Previte Junior Class........................Julianna Konitsky Sophomore Class....................... Linda Zatorsky Faculty.............................Sharon Mitasky Administration ..................... Patty Collinash Sports..................................Bill Begenyi Christopher Longwill Activities .....Sophia Dobransky, Melanie Bobby, Michelle Previte, Carolyn Vivadelli Photography .................... Christopher Longwill Photographers.................John Yuhas, John Lloyd Contents People 10 — 71 Administration and secretaries..................12-15 Faculty .........................16-23 Seniors .........................24-59 Juniors .........................60-65 Sophomores ......................66-71 Sports 72 — 87 Football ........................74-79 Basketball.......................80-85 Track ...........................86-87 Activities 88 - 118 Homecoming ....................90-93 Play ..........................94-95 Cheerleaders ..................96-97 Band .........................98-101 Student Government ..............102 Chorus...........................103 Circus.......................104-105 Journalism ..................106-109 H.R. Secretaries.................110 Snaps ...........................Ill National Honor Society...........112 Vistos ..........................113 Prom ........................114-115 Commencement ................116-117 Patrons......................118-119 Theme Snaps .....................120 5 Awards Seniors cited for excellence and service to our school at the commencement exercises realized one of the greatest honors a student can receive. Evelyn Bearer, valedictorian 6 Row I; Mary Basile, Betty Crocker Homemaking award and VISTOS; Evelyn Bearer, American Legion Oratorical Award; Nancy Shackleford, VISTOS award; Sam Amendola, Presidential Gavel, John D. McCombie and D. R. Lovette memorial award; Patti Collinash, ohn Philip Sousa award. Row 2. Barbara Hanyok, Business and Professional Women's Club award; Melanie Bobby, VFW Voice of Democracy, I Dare You awards; Toni Previte, Robert H. Hollein Memorial award; Janice Marlene Wagner, DAR Good Citizenship award; Gloria Yonkosky, American Legion Essay award; Shelly Previte, VISTOS award; Lucia D'Andrea, School Service award, Vistos award; Steps, top to bottom Ron Kovalak, St. Francis College award for Mathematics; Kathy Oliger, School Service award; Dave Linsky, Industrial Arts Award; Bill Begenyi, Journalism Service Award; Jan Brown, Senior Scholarship award, Bausch Lomb award, I Dare You award, VISTOS award; Carolyn Vivadelli, St. Francis College award for Mathematics, VISTOS award; Evelyn Bearer was named Valedictorian and Janice Marlene Wagner was named salutatorian. 7 doing, being, enjoying, extending beyond oneself to fill other people's lives. 8 1 Old and new, beginning, retiring, all part of the scene. Teachers, students, secretaries, staff—administration, together working to achieve many things—scholarship, integrity, vitality. Young lives, old lives, all given meaning by each other. II This is the way the world ends. Not with a bang but a whimper. —T. S. Eliot Dedication Meeting all of the demands upon a high school principal seems impossible. For 31 years, William J. Taylor did with a bang the impossible. Men he had influenced as boys distinguished themselves, some gaining na- tional recognition. Each year our principal set the course for over a thousand people until his fire was ex- hausted by the few whose whimpers needed constant attention. The bang Mr. Taylor once made still echoes in the ears of those who love him: we keep hearing the philosophy, laughter, instruction, discipline, thunder; the intercom chimes, stop in your tracks and now here this . . Now hear this. He was a good teacher. He was the star which for a time gave our com- munity its sense of direction. That our lives have consumed his is natural and necesary: we continue a universal theme already recorded upon the parchments of mankind; we re-create the story to be told again so long as any grand old shape burns Its image upon a fresh new form. Even those whimpers—they sustain sound until Mr. Taylor's thought in the voice of its new speaker finds its next listener. And so the world does not really end. William J. Taylor Dr. Angelo Laurito, elementary principal; W. J. Taylor, high school principal; James Hazen, supervising principal; Peter Kopas, president, Board of Education. 12 James Hazen, supervising principal Cyril R. Stevens, business manager Administration Both current demands and plans for the future kept the NC administrative team hard at work in 1969. Dr. Angelo Laurito, elementary principal SCHOOL DIRECTORS: Row t: Frank Perrone, Joseph Bernard, Michael Elias, John Drahnak, John Collinash. Row 2: Joseph D'Andrea, Attorney Vasil Fisanick, Peter Kopas, Robert Kayden, Charles McNulty, Ben Root. 13 Secretaries The secretaries kept the school running on schedule and in order, often perform- ing tasks beyond office rou- tine. They were always ready to greet you with a smile. Appreciation Miss Betty Stavish, Miss Nettie Miller, Miss Rose Pastirko, Mrs. Dolores Huether The class of 1969 recog- Miss Bernadette Taranto. nized the special devotion of Miss Bernadette Hromulak to NCHS. 14 Miss Carol Polin Mrs. Rose Nastasi, cafeteria manager Miss Kathaleen Dumm Mr. Charles Veil, chief custodian Cafeteria Staff Jean Maines, Rose Marie Bradley, Mary Chlopik, Josephine Panaro (Head Cook), Mary Kudlawiec Mr. William Nealen Mr. Sam Rocco Faculty Mr. Gordon Durbin Mr. Blair Deyarmin Mr. Andrew Fisanick Miss Carolyn Blose Mr. Dan Kelly 16 Mr. Paul Artley Mr. John Hornick Appreciation The seniors of 1969 wish to declare our special appreciation of Mr. Blair Leonard, guidance counselor. Whether we needed lunch money, help with a person- al problem, or advice about a career, we could count on him to be concerned. Mr. Leonard's cour- tesy and industry set an exam- ple any young person could confidently follow. We seniors feel that our school years were made more pleasant and more profitable by this friend who cared about each of us. 1 DRIVER EDUCATION CAR 1--------------------- Mr. Ray Whited 18 Mrs. Gladys Shutty Mr. Ted Keenan Mrs. Maud Lewis Mr. Joseph J. Frontino Senor Enrique Rey Mr. Victor Chervenak Mr. Gennaro Cantelope Mr. Neil Pavlock Mr. Joseph Koval In Memory The loss of Mr. Gennaro Cantelope in 1968 saddened the school. We miss this helpful teacher and friend. Mrs. Althea Laurito 21 Mr. Donald Kline Mrs. Mary Kline Mr. Norman Lloyd Mr. Anthony Sabella Mr. William J. Taylor Mr. Jay Wasilko 22 Mr. Vernon Krug Mr. James Price Mr. Leo Westrick Mr. Joseph F. Frontino No photo Available: Miss Olive Kayden Mrs. Edna Taylor Mrs. Erma Konitsky Miss Dolores Kline 9eniors of 19G9 CLASS OFFICERS: Dave Rackovan, boys' intramurals; Maureen Manioc, girls' intramurals; Charlene Staruch, vice-president; John Yuhas, sergeant at arms; Sam Amendola, president; Sophia Dobransky, treasurer; Bev Dye, secretary (absent). 24 Class Colors: Blue and Silver Class Flower: Daisy Class Motto: 1+ is better to have fought and lost than never to have fought at all. Class Song: I've gotta be me, I've gotta be me, What else can I be But what I am? Sam Amendola Diane Babiak Mary Ann Bobby George Barnosky Bill Begenyi Steve Bernecky Mary Basile Lovell Babyak Evelyn Bearer Qenior Class of 1969 Melanie Bobby Rose Certo Jan Brown Betty Boggetta Bonnie Boring George Bougher Sandy Brown Patty Charney Sharon Brown Frank Chidboy Sara Carpinello Linda Chila Debra Chura Constance Clifton Patricia Collinash Larry DeLattre Bine Daisley Helen Daisley Beverly Dye Janice Fagan Paula Fleming Will Kirsch Jerry Hauzie Sharon Keith James Hnatkovich Thomas Keith Betty Kordish Michael Kirsch John Lloyd Sam Lamagna Kathy Learner Robert Koziel David Linsky Bryon Lloyd Vivian Lloyd Chris Longwill Dennis Luther Gerald Magulick Maureen Manioc Robert Messina Robert Manioc Jo Ann Motel Kathie Oligher Beverly Olschesky Nestor Paronish Mona Patterson Carol Pavelko Joseph Perrone Rich Reiger Mary Alice Smith Nancy Shackelford Shirley Shea I Barry Sewalish : Rebecca Shortencarrier Mary Jane Smith Kathy Sodmont Diane Soltis 45 Janice Mae Wagner Vince Warner Russ Weakland Vicki Welteroth Carol Ycoback 50 Diane Yuravak Dennis Westwood W' Wanda Woodside John Yuhas Gloria Yonkoske Karen Zalisnock Terry Zedek Inframural Champions Front: Bryon Lloyd, Dan Susick, Tom Kirsch, Sam Amendola, Bob Messina. Back: Bob Dospoy, Tom Skupaka, Lewis Dumm, Gene Sposito, Bine Daisley. Senior Favorites MOST CREATIVE Diane Soltis and Vince Warner 54 MOST WITTY Sara Carpinello and Chris Longwill MOST POPULAR Sophia Dobransky and Sam Amendola 55 Senior Favorites BEST DANCERS Bev Dye and Frank Pompa MOST ATHLETIC Dave Rackovan and Maureen Manioc PERSONALITY PLUS Jim Hnatkovich and Vicki Welteroth 56 MOST AMBITIOUS Toni Previte and Gary Lubert MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Carolyn Vivadelli and Jan Brown 57 Juniors Class of 1970 Class Officers President, Ann Miller; Vice-President, Debbie Linden; Sergeant-At-Arms, Jim Pallone; Secretary, Paula Previte; Intramurals, Allen Jones, Linda Zatorsky; Treasurer, Christ Milchak. ROOM 127: Row J: Jackie Lutch, Mike Hanwell, Susan Sherry, Roberta Donatelli, Annis Rager. Row 2: Danny Williams, Warren Miller, Paul Bogel, Shelley Dunchuck, Judy Roman, Dave Angelo. Row 3: Pattie Oratvetz, Mary Adams, Jerri Bradford, Debbie Todhunter, Rose Marie Bashista Row 4: Valerie Perott, Albert Uchaker, Don Strong, Bill Previte, Dave McCorr.bie, Joe Corio. Row 5: Michael Formeck, Jeff Lieb, Gregory Kline, Al Jones, Larry Checkon. 60 ROOM 219: Row ?: Martha Tocarchick, Patty Shankle, Chris Ligda, Sandy Klapak, Karen Zedek, Kathy Shovestull, Barbara Hovan; Row 2: Martha Bearer, Diane Hoppel, Susan Pellas, Gloria Panczak, Carrie Boring, Debbie Powers; Row 3: Gloria Perrone, Peggy Pavlick, Chris Milchak, Barbara Zimmerman, Rita Englody, Anna Duman, Clare Ann Sheredy. Row 4: Dorothy Wagner, Judy Leone, Willard Elliott, Janet Dumm, Shirley Miller, Louise Rummel. Row 5: Eileen Mandrick, Mary Jo Amadei, Rose Marie Milchak, Susan Jodon, Karen Weiland. New ring styles this year made NC Juniors the first in a number of years to have a change of design. In the spring, the class put hard work into financing and decorating for the Junior-Senior Prom. 61 ?A°°Mn303: R°Z ,:.Debbie St0,tz: Loretta Sherry, Bill Duriez, Angelo Mondi, Diane Pompa, Toni Marie Homady. Row 2: Ann Miller, Cathy Rieqer, i u-ULnn'a • Rietscba' CVnthla Butterworfh, JoAnn Warchock, Diane Patrick. Row 3: Arthur Turkette, Barry Davis, Walt Yasick, Bob Magulick, Jack Hicks, Anita Bonanno. Row 4: Arvid Carlson, Jeff Long, Richard Kemp, Leonard Chernisky, Dave Shepherd. 62 ROOM 310: Row 1: Delca Peel, Peggy Warner, Suzie Dumn, Leona Boothman, Paula Previte, Marianna Lombardo, Josephine Barnosky. Row 2: Sally Miller, Diane Swerbinsky, John Yannella, Terry Stafford, John Homerski, Martha Ritchey. Row 3: Ken Wargo, Vince Greggi, Victor Lubert, Douglas Thompson, Dave Kutchman, Wanda Cook, Dale Miller. Row 4: Bill Clarke, Mike Riva, Tony DePetro, Ray Sheredy, Carl Beaver, Jim Cedor. Row 5: Stan Tarybus, Pat Morgan, Ed Fisanick, Dennis Polin, Dirk Pardee. 63 Class of I 970 ROOM 312: Row 1: Cheryl Bishop, Penny Rematt, Sharon Skupaka, Juliana Arotin, Jenifer Paone, Lynn Peters, Ruth McHenry. Row 2: Gerry Bradley, Judy Faught, Mike Kelly, Barry Krazalkovich, Joe Perrot, Nancy Saxon. Row 3: Ted Checkon, Julianna Konitsky, Joe Niebauer, James Cramer, Peter Suenkonis, Tom Mitchell, Linda Zatorsky. Row 4: Brad Bradley, Cariotta Vella, Dawn Dospoy, Jim Work, Bob Revak, Leo Vermeilian. Row 5: Dennis Lloyd, Eugene Harchick, Paul Gach, Garry Maddie, Bob Dorko, Francis Zemrose, Mike Barczak. M Sophomores Class of 1971 Class Officers President—John Todhunter Vice President—Fred Yuhas Secretary-Treasurer—Susan Rajnish Intramurals—Lois Stossel ROOM 202: Row I: Ruth Schilling, Ellen Dospoy, Sandy Mentzer, Peggy Boothman, Emily McConnell, Doris Dillon. Row 2: Janet Davis, Cathy cun ' e'0 Peters' Timchalk, Arthur McHenry, Theresa Gach, Danny Kerfoot. Row 3: Ruthann Nelson, Connie Katana, Joe D'Andrea, Shelley St.ne Diane Klesser, Sally Himes, Tom Ritchey, Janie Leonard. Row 4: Jim Hicks, Mike Emigh, Donna Westwood, Albert Germanam Sue Rain.sh, Ben W.lsh.re, Roberta Pastirko. Row 5: Stanley Zatorsky, Paul Paronish, Lou Bodek, Tony Barczak, Dave Hassen Ron Learner 66 ROOM 301: Row 1: Regina Mehall, Pauline Bearer, Rowena Mulraney, Sharon Luther. Row 2: Betty Chila, Betty Ann Janosko, Den Hickok, Marie Sackie, Susan Fulton. Row 3: Kathy Stein, Diane Ramsey, Diane Dercotch, Kathy Learner, Sue Kovalak, Janet Hanwell. Row 4: Joan Kelly, Jim McGary, Walter Chidboy, Ray Learner, Jay Orosz. Row 5: Dave Karp, Joe Rietscha, Keith Morgan, Gerald Whited, Bob Hansen. Do you think he thinks we're studying? 67 Sophomores The Sophomore Class of 1968- 69 has participated in many school functions. Great interest was shown in the following ac- tivities: band, cheerleading cho- rus, majorettes, and in athletic fields. The Sophomores are to be commended for their loyalty to each other and to their school. In two weeks we'll have enough for a class- room. ROOM 308: Row I: Sharon Wyland, Karen Panar, Henrietta Carpinello, Cindy Perrone, Mary Myers, Helen Vozar. Row 2: Mary Ann Holtz, Richard Westover, John Deosky, Mike Havrilla, Michael Ondecko, Carolyn Gromosaik, Kathy Spoils. Row 3: Bob Bobak, Randy Penn, Wayne Dumm, Dan Miller, Rick Innocenti, Louis Zemrose. Row 4: Rex Casey, Ed Smith, Joe Abrams, Mark Previte, Jay Bougher. 68 ROOM 311: Row 1: Mary Lou Muir, Jean Carbaugh, Gary Mikitko, Florene Smith, Marlene Keith, Andrea Lesko. Row 2: Barbara Dye, Sue McCrystal. Shirley Lesko, Kathy Peel, Karen Hollewa, Maxine Root. Row 3: Randy Bernecky, Theresa Zedek, Mary DePetro, Lois Stossel, John Woods, Deb Lieb, Dianne Vislosky. Row 4: Paula Gray, Ron Olear, Kevin Fowler, Danny Smith, Louie Smith, Frances Winters. Row 5: Jim Abrams, Den Bursky, Bob Pavelko, John Duke, Steve Verchick. °? 3'3: ':LSa dy Bowers' Ca,hV Tubo- Christine Mondi, Cathy Kline. Patty Pawlikowski, Donna Abrams, Josephine Rematt. Row 2: Diane sshe, 5ara Hnatkovich, Diane Ondecko, Janet Stossel, Connie Zedek, Cathy Shortencarrier. Row 3: Linda Dumm; John Phillips, Melvin Hoppel, Paul nap.k, Donald Patterson, Gary Abrams, Janet Wenturine. Row 4: John Todhunter, Rick Staruch, John Letavisn, Ken Ludwig, Rick Drzal, Craiq ow 5: Matt Wolfe, Paul Salley, Ross Fleming Mike Hassen, John Bernard. ,narr. 70 Winning, losing—sportsmanship; beginning, finishing, learning. Learn- ing to be competitive—learning to be fair, enriched by both the failures and successes. Coaches teaching young men that winning counts after all, young men remembering successes, rewarded in body and spirit.  73 Football The Colts of 68-69 were true champions. Though smaller than every team they faced, the Colts put out—even when they were losing. Their record of 4-5-1 was not indicative of the fine ball they played. Though they either lost or tied each of their first four games, they came back to win the next three, a good ex- ample of spirit. The Millermen's greatest satisfaction came with a 34-18 victory over Cambria Heights. Assistant Coaches—Vic Chervenak, John Bernard, Jim Price. Row I: Den Westwood, Jerry Hauzie, Russ Weakland, George Bougher, Ron Saxon, Terry Powers, Dave Rackovan, John Yuhas, Joe Perrone, Chuck Taylor, Steve Bernecky, Tony Elias, Vince Warner. Row 2: Paul Salley, Lou Bodak, Jim Cidor, Albert Uchaker, Gary Abrams, Joe Corio, Dirk Pardee, Jeff Lieb, '69 SCOREBOARD 6 Conemaugh Twp. 13 20 Windber 20 20 Curwensville 26 20 Indiana 39 40 Blairsville 28 13 Purchase Line 6 20 Forest Hills 19 0 Penn Cambria 31 19 Homer Center 24 34 Cambria Heights 18 74 Jim Work, Al Jones, Bob Pavelko, Ray Pershing. Row 3; Sam Amendola, Jack Bartock, Ken Schlereth, Dave Hassen. Craig Knarr, Jay Bougher, Dave Woods, Tony Perrone, Mike Hassen, Joe D'Andrea, Rich Reiger. Row 4: John Bernard, Jim Price, Vic Chervenak, Dan Miller. SENIOR PLAYERS Row 1: Joe Perrone, Chuck Taylor, Dave Rackovan, George Bougher, Jerry Hauzie. Row 2: Russ Weak- land, Tony Elias, Terry Powers, Ron Saxon. Row 3: Vince Warner, Den Westwood, John Yuhas, Steve Bernecky, Ray Pershing. Dave Rackovan was named to the Tribune- Democrat All-Scholastic team. Head Coach—Dan Miller 75 football . . . Talk on the side lines, plans made in huddle, tensions of a game. The joy of winning, dis- appointment of losing, roar of the crowd—spirit, enthusiasm, pride. 76 Shots from the Homecoming Game with Purchase Line and the Veteran's Day game with Cambria Heights are prime examples of the brand of football played by the 69 Colts. Basketball The '69 wipeout of the Colts' bas- ketball team was not entirely the fault of the players. The combination of inexperience and indecision hurt the team before the season started. Their record of two wins and nine- teen losses is not to be envied, but they gave it all they had. Both wins, one over Cambria Heights and a sec- ond over Purchase Line, came at the end of the season, showing their de- sire and determination. SCOREBOARD 35 Marion Center 72 68 Windber 98 43 Curwensville 59 58 Penns Manor 66 48 Purchase Line 62 59 Ford City 89 48 Punxsutawney 88 50 United Joint 55 42 Curwensville 49 51 Windber 71 52 Cambria Heights 76 48 Harmony 57 36 Ferndale 79 51 Penn Cambria 63 48 Portage 53 46 Harmony 84 50 Cambria Heights 43 46 Penns Manor 70 72 Purchase Line 53 50 Portage 68 46 Penn Cambria 77 VARSITY SQUAD: Row Don Strong, Dave McCombie, Bill Previte, Dave Rackovan, Tony Elias, Chris Longwill, Joe D'Andrea, George Bougher. Row 2: Frank Pompa, Mr. Anderson and Mr. Bills, coaches 80 Mark Previte, John Yuhas, Bob Kowardy, Tom Gach, Jim Work, Greg Wel.teroth, Ted Checkon. JUNIOR VARSITY SQUAD MANAGERS: Rick Buza and Ed Smith. JV's: Mark Previte, Lou Bodak, Dave Hassen, Jay Bougher, John Todhunter, Don Strong, Joe O'Andrea, Jeff Longwill, Dan Kerfoot. 81 Qenior Cagers Tom Gach Dave Rackovan Chris Longwill 82 Tony Elias Bob Kowardy Only two seniors were lettermen from last year's team, John Yuhas and David Rackovan. Rackovan was top scorer with 288 points. John Yuhas contributed 177 and led in rebounds with 180. Three others. Bob Kowardy, Tom Gach, and Tony Elias saw a good deal of action during the. season. John Yuhas 84 Track After an absence of thirteen years, track was brought back to NC. Head Coach Ted Keenan and his assistant Mr. Bill Kudlawiec put together a re- spectable team with their fifty boys. Our thinclads had a four meet sched- ule and participated in the Cambria County and District 6 meets. As the season progressed we gained more experience and in our last meet, which was held at home, we beat Cambria Heights. This was quite an accomplishment for our first year team. Scoreboard 5 Purchase Line 109 46 Cambria Heights 79 and Belwood Antis 49 45' 2 Penn Cambria 10 ' 2 79 Cambria Heights 53 2 Cambria County Meet 2 District 6 Meet 86 Row 1: Jay Orosz, Steve Shea, Chuck Taylor, Joe Perrone, Jerry Hauzie, Bob Manioc, Mike Riva, Bob Dospoy, Stan Zatorsky, Don Strong, Dave McCombie, Lou Dumm, Mgr. Joe D'Andrea. Row 2: Ray Learner, Mark McCombie, Jeff Lieb, Bill Berti, Mike Havrilla, Don Duriez, Jim Keenan, Harry Sidwar, Rick Staruch, Greg Welteroth, Doug George, Mgr. John Todhunter. Row 3: Dan McCombie, Fred Uchacker, Mark Previte, Ed Stine, Joe Hangey, Wayne Kline, Mike Ondecko, Rick Innocenti, Greg Kline, Gary Faught, Louis Smith. Row 4: Pat Beckel, Larry Checkon, Dan Kerfoot, Jeff Longwill, Steve Reyba, Mike Sidwar, Dale Petrish, Brad Bradley, John Duke, Tony Woods, Julio Elias, Head Coach Ted Keenan, Ass't. Coach Bill Kudlawiec. Absent: Chris Longwill, Joe Corio, Randy Penn, Nick Shonsky, Dave Conrad, Dan Weakland, Ross Fleming, Dave Weakland, Dave Rackovan, Mike Hauzie. 87 Activities The lifestream of school, making a year that rewarding experience so many are glad to remember, so many are glad to share. Band, cheer- .leaders, librarians, journalism—activities enjoyed by participants and school alike. Betterment, progress, scholarship—honors, service, all go hand in hand to help prepare students for the future. Homecoming 68 October 11 ... a time of excite- ment. The events of the evening be- gan with a parade. The crowning of the homecoming queen, Sophia Dobransky, preceded the kick-off of the Northern Cambria-Purchase Line game. The visiting Governor Mifflin High School Band performed at half- time. An exciting win for the Colts and a dance for the queen and her court added special touches to a won- derful night. ESCORTS: Row 1: Will Kirsch, John Valeria, Bine Daisley. Row 2: Bob KowJrdy, Tom Gach. Row 3: Rich Rogel, Chris Longwill, Jan Brown. 90 MEMBERS OF THE COURT: Shelly Previte, Gloria Hancharik, Maureen Manioc. HOMECOMING COURT: Bev Dye, Gloria Hancharik, Mary Basile, Gloria Yonkoske, Queen Sophia Dobransky, Shelly Previte, Linda Miller, Maureen Manioc. Homecoming i g h I i Chris Milchak, Paula Vrana, and Carolyn Vivadelli. Governor Mifflin High School Band. 92 The Curious Savage The Curious Savage, a three act comedy, was presented by the NC Dramatics Club under the di- rection of Althea Laurito and Sally Breletrick. The scenes took place in a home for the mentally ill, concerned with a not-so-ill Mrs. Savage, who seemed to have some money others wanted. The cast did an excellent job, and the play was a big success. CAST: Standing, Left to Right: Gary Lubert, Dan Susick, Ann Miller, Jeff Long, Darlene Dumm, Doug George, Rick Westover. Sitting: Deb Chura, Jan Brown, Melanie Bobby, Shirley Shea, Jan Wagner, Rick Buza, Joann Motel, Maureen Manioc. 21 Cheerleaders of '69 Cheerleaders . . . they're here. In times of joy . . . they're here. In times of sadness . . . they're here. They're here ... all the time. Because they . . . care. P. 96: SENIOR INDIVIDUALS: Top Row: Sophia Dobransky— captain, Gloria Hancharik, Mau- reen Manioc—co-captain. Bottom Row: Paula Vrana, Janie Smith, Carolyn Vivadelli. Center Photo, Clockwise: Julian- na Konitsky, Gloria Hancharik, Chris Milchak, Paula Vrana, Maureen Manioc, Sophia Do- bransky, Carolyn Vivadelli, Jo- Ann Warchok, Ann Miller, Janie Smith. a From Top, Left to Right: Jeana Vivadelli, Cindy Leonard, Janice Babiak, Sharon Mifasky, Chris Longwill. Band Under the direction of Mr. Paul E. Walker, the Northern Cambria High School Band won their seventh state title last summer in taking the American Legion State Championship in Philadelphia. Their hours of practice paid off when the Tigers' marched off with this big win and others of the competition season. They used their talents to brighten football games and other activities throughout the year. BAND OFFICERS: Carol Hammond, V.P.; Bill Bengenyi, Fin.; Jan Wagner, Sec.; Pally Collinash, Pres. Row 1: Evelyn Bearer, Henrietta Carpinello, Maxine Root, Lucia D'Andrea, Jan Wagner. Row 2: Patty Bearer, Helen Daisley, Kathy Oliger, Susan Pellas, Kathy Sodmont. Row 3: Linda Chila, Bob Koziel, Jeff Longwill, Janet Magulick, Janet Potonic, Lois Stossel, Carl Beaver, Angelo Mondi. Row 4: Hermann Carl, Mike Timchalk, Mike Sidwar, Frank Gomolka, John Homerski, William T. Begenyi, Larry Oelattre. 99 Front: Debbie Linden—co-captain, Peggy Pavlick—captain, Diane Swerbinsky—co-captain. Back. Kathy Sidwar, Kathy Tubo, Anna Duman, Sally Miller, Michele Previte—Drum Majorette, Judy Faught, Joy Lyn Duriez, Judy Roman, Loretta Janosko. DRUM MAJORETTE: Michele Previte Front: Shelly Dunchuck, Diane Dercotch. Standing: Capt. Kathy Learner, Mary Smith, Gloria Panczak, Delsa Peale, Anne Panczak, Cariotta Vella, Eileen Mandrick, Pat Tomallo, Pat Oravetz, Marlene Stivenelli, Judy Leone, Shelly Stine, Linda Miller. Qfudent Government The Student Government, under the super- vision of Mr. Blair Leonard, promoted both social and academic activities at NC, making attendance at school a bit more enjoyable for all. Homecoming, the SG's major undertaking of 69, was successful, enjoyed by students and faculty alike. The other activities of the Student Govern- ment included sponsoring dances and Senior Day. Mr. Blair Leonard, adviser. Sam Amendola, Jan Brown (president), Jerry Bradford, Ann Miller, Dan Susick, Mary Basile, Ron Kovalak, Debbie Todhunter, John Todhunter. 102 Chorus Row 1: Mary Lou Muir, Regina Mehall, Delca Peel, Lucia D'Andrea, Diane Swerbinsky, Angelo Mondi, Jeff Longwill, Fred Uchacker, Dan Root, Sue Jones, Bev Dye, Connie Clifton, Mr. Frank Koziel. Row 2: Martha Bearer, Jerry Bradley, Sharon Mitasky, Maxine Root, Joan Kelly, Janet Magulick, Frank Pompa, Tony Paone, Mike Formeck, Larry DeLattre, Janet Potonic, Pat Charney, Janice Fagan, Sophia Dobransky, Eileen Mandrick. Row 3: Joyce Weakland, Julie Arotin, Karen Zalisnock, Kathy Learner, Janice Wagner, Sharon Bacho, Bob Koziel, Mike Perrone, John Homerski, Joe Niebauer, Dave Anderson, Lovell Babiak, Carol Hammond, Linda Chila, Carolyn Vivadelli, Melanie Bobby. Row 4: Barbara Zimmerman, Pat Collinash, Evelyn Bearer, Shelly Stine, Sharon Brown, Diane Soltis, Diane Yuravak, Rich Kemp, Jeff Long, Arthur Turkette, Frank Gomolka, Ed Mitchell, Diane Babyak, Shelly Previte, Darlene Dumm, Toni Previte. The 69 Chorus was something new at NC— it was mixed. The members sang at concerts, school events, and for charity, adding to all the events that special 'something'— Mr. Frank Koziel, in his first year at North- ern Cambria, deserves much of the credit for their fine performances, as do the members themselves. 03 Circus The Circus of 1969 was, as always, better than the last. Mrs. Maud Lewis, retir- ing this year, gave it all she had and came off with a bril- liant show. Acrobatics, gym- nastics, and local talent high- lighted the show. Those who attended can all agree that a splendid time is guaran- teed for all. 104 All the students who participated in the Circus agreed on one thing—it was fun. The Circus itself demonstrates to area residents the type of physical training students receive at Northern Cambria. 105 Journalism High school journalism at Northern Cambria, in the form of a yearbook and newspaper, helped promote throughout the year school spirit, morale, and an enjoyable academic atmosphere. Miss Linda Zatorsky, a junior, won first place in the Pennsylvania School Press Association Essay Contest, Yearbook Division. Row 1: Diane Pompa, Martha Ritchey, Diane Patrick, Roberta Donatelli, Bev Olschesky, Judy Roman, Sara Carpinello. Row 2: Diane Dercotch, Carolyn Vivadelli, Darlene Dumm, Melanie Bobby, Shelly Stine, Pat Oravetz, Shelly Previte. Row 3: Diane Soltis, Toni Previte, Eileen Mandrick, Debbie Todhunter, Linda Zatorsky, Kathy Spotts. Row 4: Douglas George, John Lloyd, Jeff Long, Bill Begenyi. Row 1: Melanie Bobby, Darlene Dumm, Carolyn Vivadelli, Bill Begenyi, Sara Carpinello, Bev Olschesky, Shelly Previte. Row 2: Diane Soltis, Toni Previte, Douglas Gouge, John Lloyd. 106 Newspaper Miss Dolores Kline, newspaper adviser. 107 Editor-in-Chief, Bill Begenyi, received the Jour- nalism Service Award for work on newspaper and yearbook. Row 1: Sharon Mitasky, Carolyn Vivadelli, Toni Previte, Shelly Previte, Melanie Bobby, Sophia Dobransky, Darlene Dumm, Gloria Hancharik. Row 2: Pat Collinash, Gloria Yonkoske, Diane Soltis, Bev Dye, Linda Chlia, Nancy Shackelford, Sara Carpinello. Row 3: Chris Longwill, Bill Begenyi. Douglas Goerge, John Lloyd, John Yuhas, Steve Shfea. 108 Row 1: Donna Abrams, Jennifer Paone, Janie Smith, Debbie Chura, Diane Patrick, Judy Roman, Regina Mehall, Diane Ondecko. Row 2: Mary Ann Bobby, Kathy Spotts, Shelly Stine, Linda Zatorsky, Eileen Mandrick, Julianna Konitsky, Jackie Lutch, Betty Kordish, Tina Lieb, Pat Oravetz Mrs. Erma Konitsky, yearbook adviser. Yearbook 109 Homeroom 9ecretaries and Librarians Row J: Barbara Hovan, Evelyn Peadick, Loretta Janosko, Donna Abrams, Martha Tocarchick, Sue LaMagna. Row 2: Beverley Hristko, Patty Tornado, Linda Shortencarrier, Judy Roman, Kathy Perrone. Row 3: Michelle Previte, Janet Potonic, Julianna Konitsky, Mary DePetro, Darlene Dumm. Row 4; Mary Jane Grybosky, Paula Vrana, Kathy Oligher, Anita Bonnano, Linda Zatorsky. Seated: Charlene Staruch, Joyce Weakland, Diane Klesser, Linda Shortencarrier, Vivian Lloyd, Paula Previte, Susan Jodon. Seated, Row 2: Judy Faught, Anna Duman, Pat Charney, Rose Strenko, Barb Zimmerman, Paula Todhunter, Standing: Paula Vrana, Diane Soltis, Darlene Dumm, Nancy Shackelford, Mary Dumm, Mary Jo Amedei, Cariotta Vella, Shelley Stine, Carol Pavelko, Binky Swerbinsky, Anita Bonnano, Shelley Previte, Julianna Konitsky. no Snaps National Honor Society The National Honor Society, one of the highest academic honors Northern Cambria be- stows, held induction services which introduced twenty new members in 1969. The members of the NHS are active both scholastically and extra-curricularly, maintaining high scholastic standings through- out their years in the senior high. Mr. Drew, adviser. Mr. Krug, adviser. Row 1; Linda Chila, Sally Miller, Ann Miller, Debbie Linden, Linda Zatorsky, Debbie Todhunter, Susan Pellas, Jennifer Paone. Row 2: Charlene Staruch, Melanie Bobby, Ann Panczak, Linda Miller, Mary Basile, Dave Rackovan, Lovell Babiak, Shelly Previte, Darlene Dumm, Sharon Mitasky, Carol Hammond, Violet Weir. Row 3: Julianna Konitsky, Anita Bonanno, Mary Jane Grybosky, Janice Marlene Wagner, Karen Zalisnock, Pat Collinash, Carolyn Vivadelli, Jan Brown, Evelyn Bearer, Nancy Shackelford, Gloria Yonkoske, Barbara Hanyok, Paula Previte. Row 1: Karen Zalisnock, Evelyn Bearer, Pat Collinash, Nancy Shackelford, Gloria Yonkoske, Paula Previte. Row 2: Mary Jane Grybosky, Carolyn Vivadelli, Anita Bonanno, Jan Brown, Julianna Konitsky, Barbara Hanyok, Janice Marlene Wagner. 112 Vistos The Vistos Volunteers (volunteers in service to our school), the first chapter in Cambria County, were students who stood in the top fifth of their class, and were willing to help other students who found cer- tain areas of study difficult to master, tutoring them and helping them to overcome their weakness. Row 1: Mr. Blair Leonard, Jan Brown, Violet Weir, Carol Pavelko, Nora Wagner, Charlene Staruch, Linda Miller, Helen Daisley, Bill Begenyi. Row 2: Michelle Previte, Janice Marlene Wagner, Mary Jane Grybosky, Marlene Stivanelli, Ann Panczak, Janet Jubie. Row 1: Dr. Shields, Ron Kovalak, Chris Longwill, Darlene Dumm, Dan Susick, Carolyn Vivadelli, Lucia D'Andrea, Gloria Yonkoske, Mary Basile, Carol Hammond, Toni Previte. Row 2: Lovell Babyak, Patty Collinash, Evelyn Bearer, Karen Zalis- nock, Melanie Bobby, Beverly Dye, Nancy Shackelford. Junior-Senior Prom The '69 Prom, sponsored by the Junior class was the event of the year. Sam Amendola and Sophia Dobransky were crowned king and queen by Junior Presi- dent Al Jones and Vice-president Debbie Linden. Dates and parties, madhouse rushing, goodnight kisses-the Prom was this and more to everyone who went and had a wonderful time. Mrs. Zagata supervised the beautiful decorating. 115 Commecement Commencement exercises were held at NC on Thursday evening, June 5, through which 151 sen- iors were graduated. College, tech schools, jobs, the service, marriage ... all lay ahead as the Class of '69 started a completely new experience. Mr. James Hazen, supervising principal, handed out diplomas. Advertisements Credits and Snaps Boosters Barnes Tucker Corporation First National Bank of Barnesboro First National Bank of Spangler Patrons Al's Tire Service, Inc. Brunett Ford Sales Heuther's Restaurant Kemp's Billiards Watters Bros. Drug Store 118 Photo Credits BARNESBORO STAR: pic 2, page 52; pic 2, 3, page 74; pic 1, page 75; pic 1, 2, 3, page 84; pic 1, 2, page 85; pic 1, page 73; pic 1, page 88; pic 1, 4, page 86; pic 1, 2, 3, page 87; pic 4, 5, page 104; pic 3, page 112; pic 1, 2, page 113; all pic, pages 114, 115 BANNER STAFF: pic l, 2, page 58; pic 1, 2, 3, page 59; pic 2, page 75; pic 2, 3, page 80; pic l, 2, 3, page 3; pic 2, 3, page 86; pic 2, page 111; pic 1, page 11. All other photos by Cover Studios. Donors Adamoski, Cleaners Tailors Krumenacker's Builders Supply Barnesboro Flower Shop G. C. Murphy Co. Barnesboro Music Mart Smorto Insurance Agency The Barnesboro Star Mr. and Mrs. William Charlson's Furniture Todhunter W. W. Kirsch Garage Supporters Luxemberg Jewelry Store Olga Ann Mr. Walter Stein Veltri Store Mr. Stanley Weshalek Mr. George Busovicki Dairy Queen Store Miss Darlene Dumm Mr. John Homerski, Jr. Janosko's Tavern The Banner Staff wishes to thank Cover Studios and Dick Prasko of the Barnesboro Star for service beyond expectation. We would also like to express our gratitude to the faculty and ad- ministration, who co-operated with us to such an extent that this co-operation was a driving force in the success of our year- book. M9 I on