Oakmont High School - Periscope Yearbook (Oakmont, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1940 volume:

I. ' I f,',5.5.... sl! ' W? 5 U T 'O 'l, ? ? '? 'Y T 'Q 'T 1 Y T 'U ' 'V '7 l T ? 'T Ti? U' ?' Following an Uakmont High School tradition, we, a staff chosen from the class of 19-ll, endowed with the purpose of pulilishing the 24th edition of the school year- book, the P1CRlSCoI't-1, havc endeavored to give an interest- ing and accurate account of Oakmont High School life as we have experienced it this year. Wie have herein at- tempted to descrihe in words and in pictures the many activities in which the students and the faculty have par- ticipated with equal vigor. With these ideas in mind, we give you the 1940 PERISCUPIC with the hope that you will enjoy reading it nou' and in the years to come. May it keep forever fresh the memories of school life and friends at O.H.S. wr' 'vw -r 'wr -of 'Q-f vvfrr 'nu'--qwhge'-vv-wp'-wp-'wytwpw-wr-qv--9.--qw-wy'-rr-v,,.t,,,,.--Q-w-qqr--yr -'iq'--W ,F Q. W. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL PRESS ASSOCIATION . 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Anderson an MA in Music for learning to sing with gusto and zest his favorite Sllllg-4ii0ll, Jolinny, Olly' An advocate of 'Gjitterlmuggingw and juicy steaks, he prefers the good old summer time to any other season and favors has- kethall as a sport. He regards 11ew drink- ing fountains as Oakmont Higllis most needed improvement and declares that the O.H.S. faculty and students are 'Gall good scouts. 'f 4 'iuziwie ia CLARENCE EARL ANDERSON I TYPE ANU I PII Wllen the leaves begin to put on their brilliant colors and the air becomes brisk and cool, students all over the country return to elzissrooins. 6 RES tflffien llnlefz Qcunai QM, Periscope, Oak Leaf, cluhs, sports, and even tests add zest to the claily scholastic schedules of all high school boys and girls. S' 81261 Behwd. Its welcome building trees, warm winds, senior plays, the prom. final exams, commencement day. and a sail au revior to the seniors A all come in rapid succession. mi al .Baal S No more school, no more books, no more teachers' angry looks. Picnics and pleasure reign supreme. Interesting Interviews The following interview with Dr. W1 L. Gilmore is in the exact words of our beloved superintendent. At this time Dr. Gilmore wore a gray suit, white shirt, hlack tie, white sox, and black shoes. Q. What are your first anrl middle names? A. Yvylie Lee. Q. Vllhat is your hohhy? A. Fishing. Q. Vllhere were you horn ? A. ln Jackson, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Q. Vllhat is your favorite food? A. Fillet of Mignon, cooked rare. Q. Favorite flower? A. Aster fpurplej. Q. Favorite state? W. LEE GILMORE A. Pennsylvania, of course. Superintendent Q. Favorite hook? A. Machetli. MARY E' H0USEH0 'i Vlfhat is your pet, aversion? Secretary . . A. Uverworkefl expressions and repeating an- swers. Q. Lastly, what do you think ol' the modern generation? A. Fully as good as any generation that has pre- ceded it. Mr. Yoder 'C Catches the Board of School Directors J. REYNOLDS SMITH, Solicitor R. G. Srkoun, President EMANUEL WOODINGS CARL H. Fmsv ALEX PALDIER, Vice President W. LEE GILMORE, Supit. D. S. ICICRR, Svrremry J. H. MII.I.IGAN, Treasurer DAVID B. FAWCETT Eistiiilgf 2310! 5 semliill 22324252327 5331 il-E ,M Fe. 8 With Well-Known People A staff mernher of the 1940 PERISCOPE reports the following interview with Mr. Vlvalter L. Reitz, prin- cipal of Qakmont High Srhool. For the interview, Mr. Reitz was dressed in a hrown suit, tan shirt. and a rather gay neektie. Q. Wihere were you horn? A. Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Wihat is your favorite pastime? A. My pastimes are fishing and hunting. Q. Vlfhat is your favorite flower? A. ,lim rather partial to the rose. Q. lln an effort to determine his favorite food.b If you were sentenced to die, what would you want for a last supper? A. I'm afraid I wouldn't want any at that time. tFoiled again Y P Q. Wlhat do you think of the modern pastime. jitterbugging? A. I think that it is just the same as any other fad-it cannot and will not last. frfut, tilt -- Mr. W, L, Hgqyrz Reitzj H Prinvipul Q. Who is your idol? A. LAfter much hesitation! Theodore Roose- velt. Q. Lastly, Mr. Reitz, if finances would permit, what equipment would you like for O.H.S. A. Wie could use an extension to the huilding, a larger personnel, and a more varied curriculum. Hats Off to the O. H. S. Health Department MARY WILLIAMS, R.N. JANICE F. WEAVER, R.D.H. DoN,aLn A. Fusm. NLD. S. J. WII.DEN, D.D.S. U New J 1 fb' J Xe X X' ,F- s . ,-J SKY?-Pl L ' -ff'-'oy ff' xc--r' aw More Abou MARY E. MOOT, B.S.- The 0.H.S. music students find that music really has charms as Miss Moot teaches it. This year the Music De- x-'V' MISS HELEN M. HAM- MUN, B.S., who knows that cooking and sewing are Mthc way to a lllllIl,S heart, teaches Domestic Science to the futurc Uakmont housewives, who thoroughly enjoy the woman- ly art of cooking. Thanks to the instruction of MR. GEORGE D. POR- TIGR, O2lklll0llt,S hoys have learned to transform mere pieces of wood i11to useful ar- ticles of furniture. Included in tl1e Manual Training course is mechanical drawing for en- gineers-to-be. am-5, 4 partment cooperated with Miss Ekas of the Drama De- partment to produce the well- known opera, 'GMartha. HELEN E. WTHITE, A.B.- Miss Wlhite is truly an aide- de-camp to all the budding artists of 0.H.S. as well as to those in charge of plays or parties. Besides her daily art classes, she also sponsors the Art Club. ff Min nf 'J' 10 C Faculty JOHN VV. YVAGENSEIL. B.S., M.l9lfl.4Mr. W'agenseil is ever rezuly to clcmonstrate a General Science or u General Math teclinicality to a bewil- Altllougll the 0.H.S. French course is not easy, '4Frencl1- men come back for more, an- ticipating tlle fun, games, and friendly chuckle of PERISCOPIC anfl French Club sponsor. MISS FRANCES T. MC- NALL, A.B., better known as l,insti.,' HTHICL D. RAY, A.B.. M.B.'-- The untiring airl of Miss Ray calms the troubles of young IllI.ltll6I'lllltlClHIlS. Her enthusiasm in directing the Math Club and Girl Reserves is a subject of admirationito all 0.H.S. students. ll tlerctl fresliie. He sponsors both Science clubs untl tlie bantl. MISS YIOLA SACKTER. B.S.. lVl.A., and MISS HELEN R. SHELLABY, B. of Fld., in- structors of typing and short- llancl, 'gtalk it over with MlSS MARY E. BARBER. A.B., who comprises the en- tire personnel of the Latin Department. D. LEWIS SHUKICK, B.S.S., B. Ed. VIWGMWI' H- FUSTFR, AB- DAN MCCLRDY, A.B., M. Ed. WARREN i'lEI.Ll-Ili, li S. PAUL E. MASTEIIS, ILS. .-XLICIC H KRTER, A.B. H. N. Elm1sToN. A.B. lvl.-KRGUERITE Elms. A.B., MA. JOYCE CILLESPIE CLADYS SHOTT, A.B. JAMES M. Woon, A.B. fBelow :J CHARLES S. MARSHALL, A.B. A. L. GLENN, B.S. in C. W. Q! 4 , D. LEWTIS SHUKER, B.S.S., B.Ed., in his inaugural year at O.H.S. finds that American History and Social Science, and his job of assistant football coach keep him completely enraptured. DAN MCCURDY, A.B., M.Ed., stands by as WARREN HEL- LER, B.S., tells of the wonderful football team O.H.S. will have next year. ln addi- tion to his gym classes, Mr. Heller also tackles two American History groups. MR. MCCURDY, Civics instructor, adds variety to his schedule with a Social Science and a Viforld History class. ln the midst of bio- logical experiments with dead frogs and such, PAUL E. MASTERS, B.S., manages to squeeze in a solitary Plane Geometry course. MARGARET H. FOSTER, A.B.fMrs. Eosterls English literature and letter writ- ing instruction is indispensable to every junior, and seniors look forward to her direction of their play. MISS ALICE HARTER, A.B., prepares our future Erenchmen and Englishmen for intelligent conversation. H. N. EDMISTON, A.B.- Mr. Edmiston, who starts us out right in Hrst year algebra, also has charge of the golf team. MARCUERITE EKAS, A.B., M.A.f Miss Ekas relaxes M 'neath the shade of the spreading chestnut treew after a tiring day with her seniors and their speeches, and MISS JOYCE GIL-LESPIE rests after a hectic day on the gym floor. MISS CLADYS SHOTT, A.B., finds a glimpse at the Sat- urday Evening Post much more refreshing than her daily meeting with the Sopho- more English classes. Although many of us are a bit in the darki' concerning the subject of physics, we can easily be enlightened on this subject by MR. JAMES M. WOOD, A.B., who also has the task of teaching General Science and Chemistry to O.H.S.7s future Wscien- t1StS.,, MR. CHARLES S. MARSHALL, A.B., M.A., recovers sufliciently from teaching the historical dates and political theories of Wvorld History and Problems of Democracy to discuss fwho knows what?l with MR. A. L. GLENN, B.S. in C., who teaches our business-minded students to balance the budgetf' Hi-Y is also Mr. Marshall's 'afortew and Commercial Club and the financial as- sociations are under Mr. Clennis sponsor- ship. MQW' Miss Ekas tur11s from drama to dogs. Doctor Gilmore 011 par- ade . . . The camera gets part of the Commercial Dep't . . . The Gilmore family sees a football game . . . Mlle. looks for the birdie . . . Messrs. McCurdy and Marshall sneak a white . . . Miss Gillespie stops for tlIe pause that refreshesw . . . Come and get it, shout cooks McNall and Ray . . . Let's hury the hatchet. Mr. Reitz . . . Mr. W'agenseil 'Gdodgesw out after a long day . . . A snapshot of our ucamera- shyv teacher, Mr. Masters . . . Even teachers like a hit of gos- sip . . . Miss Moot's hat is off to us. -1 VIRGINIA KING, Secretary to Mr. Reitz 3 ' . ,P ef Q, j ' 1 ,,f TJ 1 ,ty J ROOM 7 Bottom Row: A. Heide, O. DeThomas, E. DeThomas. F. Rinaldi, R. Rouggie, C. Cross, N. Crivner, J. Anderson, J. Mackos, A. Wallo, I Oshnock, G. Wallo. Second Row: R. Rouggie, H. Vekich, P. Connelly, E. Anderson, G. Halasowski, W. Lewandowski, M. Podhurcak, F. Pickney, J. Bohaychick, A. Galovich. Third Row: J. Galore, M. Sams, H. Bloom, B. Celo, M. Celo, H. Perpich, E. Gibson, A. Malesky, G. Ludwig, B. Sorch, S. Washlaski. Fourth Row: E. Oskin, E. Lessick, W. Mauro, L. Kuhn, G. Perpich, J. Sells, W. Yurkovich, R. Spolar, J. Lazzari, R. Far- fell. Absent: R. Pckala, A. Duschl, F. Guzak. ROOM 202 Bottom Row: G. Beck, R. Stopp, S. Mc- Farland, M. Gaydos, R. Munro, P. Daw- kins, M. Wylie, L. Nicholas, R. Burke. Second Row: R. Buttgereit, T. Gregg, B. Wallace, M. Faragher, H. Ricci, G. Ehr- hardt, K. McCormick, A. Sylba, P. War- ner, D. Engel. Third Row: M. Allie, M. Woodside, D. Ayerst, B. Boyer, L. Porter, H. Mitchell, E. Heinrichs, R. Carlberg, G. Hanson. Fourth Row: E. Langley, J. Stein, W. Risley, V. Malone, J. Short, G. Mellin, J. McCreight. Absent: C. Graham, D. Coey. ROOM 203 Bottom Row: A. Schmitt, D. Faust, N. Coyle, K. McGifFm, V. Davis, L. Kennedy, M. Wood, V. Glew, W. Berg, O. Spann. Second Row: A. Zorch, W. Perkins, J. A. Wolford, V. Rommes, J. Anderson, J. McCleod, L. Hunter, B. Kunselman, J. Tuminella, R. Hamilton, R. Banchiere. Third Row: S. Lieberman, W. Rimmel, R. Feryan, P. Ruppel, M. Davitt, J. Blaine, T. Fusia, G. Heyl, C. Verner. Fourth Row: L. Terry, E. Lewandowski, M. Trocki, L. Space, G. Hunter, R. Skin- ner, D. Cherry. 14 Bottom Row: J. Sever, L. Hatch, A, Honsperger, D. Thomas, A. Williams, F. McAuley, D. Mitchell. Second Row: M. Dryburgh, D. Jones, M. Miceli, O. Montevani. E. Pleshaw, E. Neu- bert, R. Gumalario, R. Browning. Third Row: W. Gihson. C. Ferran'e, M. McElhose, R. Curti, H. Bliss, A. Argyros, J. Shadle. Fourth Row: G. Davis, T. Messina, J. Brooks, M, Stittich, T, Siena, E. Sams, J. Harris. Fifth Row: O. Griffin, C. McWilliams, J. Lucas, W. Skates. Absent: S. Caldwell, K. Martini. Bottom Row: R. Green. V. Bossert, P. Cosnotti, S. Siena, M. Calfe, D. Learn. Second Row: J. Whitley, R. Cramer, P. Talarico, L. Sublinsky, J. A. Miloser, H. Doyle, V. Smith. Third Row: E. Kiser, H. Seachrist, M. Amann, M. L. Kemper, C. Gaggiotti, A. Ferrante, J. Gigliotti, L. Kush. Fourth Row: F. Nichols, J. Seachrist, H. Kerr, E. Grosse, H. Macrum, R. Wylam, R. Bernabei. Fifth Row: J. DeShie1ds, A. Fabian, W. ROOM 9 1 Emmett. T. X ROOM 201 !Lysle, M. Hribar, F. Johnson. Absent V Gas er, A. Vitale, K. Weed- ' : . p iman, A. Lovelidge. l5 How to Behavc in a High School Classroom The important thing to remember about classroom conduct is that the air of innocence is priceless. At OIICC the teacher forgets you and turns his attention to those foolish ones who haven't learned this. Another item in classroom behavior is a propos of chewing gum. Since teachers are unreasonable about this, put your gum in a convenient place. lvive do not recommend the mouth.j If no other place is available and you cherish your gum, there is a spot behind the right car providing you keep your pencil over the left. Or, with practice, you can switch your gum to your cheek ill no tinic flat, then that innocent look and all is well. If you must write notes to that uccrtain per- son , the discreet way is to scoot it across thc floor with the right forefinger tif you don't get caughtfl. This method is faster aI1d more private. The Alma Club will bear with us when we advise furnishing your own paper for this time-honored art. If the teacher has occasion to scoild you, he really should not be ignored while so doing. Nor is it orthodox school etiquette to talk backw to a teacher. lt often promotes a little walk to the olhce. 1, lncidentally, you won,t get sympathy there, eithcrfl For the benefit ol' those who don't know it, the teacher should have the privilege of talk- ing once in a Ichilc. Listening to these kind instructors is not so tiring as you think, and you may learn something. So try it. XXILLIANI RIsI.Iix', '43 Cmnmim-f-. ELI-IANOIK HEINRICHS, '43 WILLIAM PERKINS, '43 '7fne5 Seiflefbawnlag ' 0 ft? .iff It takes time and thought km Awww ROOM 207 Bottom Row: P. Landsman. M. Restori B. McMasters, H. Lunsford, L. Venturella G. Sciarrino. Second Row: R. Mangino, M. Macaluso E. Hackwelder, S. Taylor, A. Serban, A Peruzzi, A. Shook. Third Row: P. Miller, H. Janoski, D Vukovich, R. Leonard, H. Kozora, J. Lola Fourth Row: N. Olpere, S. Mosakow- ski, G. Simuncic, A. Steptoe, R. Sumrak A. Kastelic. Fifth Row: C. Pizzuto. E. Flowers, C Mason, F. Maruskin, A, Lustri, A. L ptak Absent: G. Skates, . Kov arkl E. Coey. U L Third Row: C. Wy am, M. Maddox, D Weaver, J. Rosata, D. Scatena, C. McCor- mick. Fourth Row: P, Wendling, M. Marshall D. Wratcher, A. Stiles, H. Scheerbaum, L Martz. Fifth Row: R. Stine, M. Swartwood, R McElhose. Absent: J. Perz, J. Romariovitch. J short, J. Queenan, J. vukovich, L. winl ston, R. Winston, A. Yelovcan. lf' edd- : N. R , els N. J. aj ic ' . ers. 2 . Mi er, E. ichol s, H. J. Rob- ROOM 206 Bottom Row: C. Carden, R. Ander- son, M. Calfe, E. Galardy, M. Daugh- erty, E. Dunmyre, J. Cook, G. Hughes. Second Row: J. Buttich, L. Gourley, A. Feddock, M. Dasta, B. Garove, G. Burrows, N. Bernabei, A. Anderson, C. Banchiere. Third Row: J. Bonetti, D. Galardy, F. Crisman, K. Generalovic, H. Alston, N. Cook, C. Cirincione, R. Fleming. Fourth Row: P. Bonaroti, S. Carden, C. Adams, D. Edsall, A. Carden, R. Hulem, J. Arnott. Absent: C. Carson, H. Celo, J. Guess man, R. Hanus. ROOM 4 Bottom Row: J. Ewers, T. Beck, F. Birtcher, J. Copley, E. Kurtz, C. Gor- don, M. Loeffler. Second Row: R. Anthony, R. Gauger, M. Costello, W, Flynn, M. Hood, C. Hall, L. Brunton, V. Lees, B. Lee, E. Bostley. Third Row: S. Antoon, H. Gernandt, T. Hill, J. Luciana, B. Generalovic, B. Immel, R. Anthony, C. Conte. Fourth Row: H. Bowyer, R. Bon- azza, J. Angelson, D. Eaton, D. Ber- mont, M. Lintelman, J. Hackett, A. Gunn. Fifth Row: J. Donaldson, J. Arnold, C. Gerding, H. Edmiston, J. Gasparich, D. Gaines. Absent: F. Dunkle, H. Shirley. Flashes About the Sophomores Hello, Mr. and Miss 0.H.S. Here is your reporter giving you some facts about your friends. In room 206 the main interest of E. Dun- myre and K. Generalovic is playing drums in the Harmarville Band. H. Alston likes com- ics, especially Hsupermanfi Proud of her knowledge of movie stars is J. Buttich. Ruth A. is trying to get honor cards in English and bookkeeping. Bob Hanus likes swimming. Don Edsall is a 'gcrackw snap-shooter. C. Burrows is as fond of roller skating as J. Cnesman is of baseball. As I left, C. Hughes revealed that her aim is to pass typing. I upopn into room 105. This room was in an uproar. Andy S., trombone player, was talking to D. W7eaver, an art enthusiast. I hear R. Stine is a good caddy. Clark Mcli. is a boy scout interested in playing drums. J. Perz enjoys a basketball game. R. Saylor in front seat was talking to Marge M. in the last. D. Stoner, who wants to teach history, and M. Swartwood, a future nurse, were doing Latin. N. Miles and D. Nicholas were arguing While H. Robbeloth urged them 011. P. Nelson was giggling. Imagine! In room 4, Don Eaton, Hthen woman's man, is also interested in sports. C. Conte earves wood. D. Bermont is a smooth dancer. B. Flynn and H. Edmiston enjoy ice-skating. M. Lintelman was singing on my arrival and exit. M. Hood, K. Hall, C. Cordon, and B. Lee were all talking. Mr. Shuker gave them a mean look. V. Lees was combing her hair. In room 207 E. Coey wanted someone's biology to copy. C. Seiarrino was just looking around. P. Landsman and D. Vukovich were watching N. Olpere. So I wind up my column until next year. Until then, I remain your reporter. SUPH O. MORE Pucci' IJKIARSHALL x,. Q N xc, .h H - 'T f , 4' 1 ' Qi ' W I X N 1 V. M l 8, Kp 'YA t We 7 unaafut 1 SQSNQ A M25 y x X43 .4 S , Xa OFFICERS 3 Vice President .... w..................... L ours:-1 BICRG ROUM REPRESENTATIVES X Secretary ...... .... 1 il-IORCIX DnxzENovlcH ' A 611 Treasurer .... ........... 1 TIGTH FKYAR Prcxident .. .... HUGH Polrrlzn Semvd: A Grarc Neuhert .... .... R oom 208 I Helcn Dodds , ..,. Room 204 i Edward Stotz . .... Room 103 X Ted Ferguson . .. .... Room 102 Standing: N lllicstcr Johnson . . .... Room 208 Hugh Porter .... . . .President Roh:-rt Lcc ......,. .... R oom 102 Absent from picture: Anno Tomh ........ .... 1 loom 20-1 Kathleen lidwards .. .... Room 103 milf' gf 5 . - -1 .Q , 5,3 fs The Poor umor I5 'Q y ,N Q With the ring of the 'larm clock every morn l11to the office to get an excuse, Q Tl1e Junior awakes with a look of scorn, Q 5- For during the hours of a trouhled night ' The algebra hug Jut u a hier fight. E, e . I P is ,, f , For which Mr. Reitz couldn't see any use, Out of the office with a look of dismay, Wlith a Nperhaps 1 can get it some other dayf, R 'W While he hurriedly dressed, a shoestring hroke, W je And Master Time gave him a furious poke, His hair Wouldn't lie for the grease was all gone, C And his pals were calling down on the lawn. k NHe grahhed an orange and llew out tl1e door ,There joined some friends and later some more. . 'When they neared the school,they heard the hell, i THQ so they began to ru11 'x pell-mell. ' ' 'When four uhellsv roll vi, S fi' Classes that morning were especially dull, During history tqclassj there was a lull, And out of l1im there Was nary a peep, Because the poor hoy had fallen asleep. Home again, home again, for lunch time had COIIIC. And when it is meal time, this juniofs not dumb, On again, o11 again, right hack to school, Vfith a slight hope of hooky and a game of pool. ed around, l1e was relieved, As his French exam sure had l1i1n 4'tree'd . Next, with the team to play volleyhall, And home to Hle diner , and that is all. TSABEL ECKER 18 WW 4.010 5 ROOM 208 Bottom Row: F. Konopasek, B. Jan- oski, C. Kaus, A. Prince, B. Schmitt, E. Ricci, E. Long. Second Row: G. Neubert, D. Middle- mas, B. McNulty, H. Langus, E. Pick- ney, K. Pezzi, M. A. Messina. Third Row: O. Rouggie, P. Podufal, C. Johnston, J. Greene. Fourth Row: J. Rodgers, S. Poppish, J. McWilliams, P. Marchese. Absent: A. Perpich, L. Neilly. ROOM 102 Bottom Row: B. jones, E. Donoughe, B. Ewers, D. Herron, B. Heimburger, L. Berg, E. Pilgram. Second Row: B. Loeffler, H. Kravits, I. Ecker, T. Marcacci, T. Ferguson, G. Davis, G. Gunsallus. R. Lewis. Third Row: R. Mink, R. Cameron, D. Cross, R. Lee, J. Podufal, W. Palm- er, R. Landseadel. Fourth Row: J. Ingraham, J. Boul- ton, H. Fossett, D. Cannon, C. Hertz, P. Lelliot, A. Cannon. Absent: S. Marshall, J. Nelson, G. Petrie, J. Magee, H. Moore. ROOM 204 Bottom Row: T. Diliberto, M. Hatch, E. Woods, F. Shadle, T. Wolslayer, D. Goddard, L. Mink, M. Viale. Second Row: M. Vinante, B. Bannen P. Tucker, J. Lee, 1. Springer, Barns, L. Anderson, A. Tomb, . Dodds. Third Row: E. White. G. Stoup, , Telep, M. Banchiere, N. Eaton, . Glew, E. Clarke, C. Lee. Fourth Row: W. Souffrant, C. Sims, W. Tuminella, J. Oskin, H. Reed, P. Zorch. Absent: T. Mosakowski, D. Goss, E. Berg, J. Young, R. Ingraham. Gooo wee 14 fr swf rua equi 103 15 675 Bottom Row: E. Alston, J. Sitler, L, Galardy, D. Fleming, K. Edwards, I. Doyle, B. Flias. Second Row: B. Dickinson, 1. Dyrek B. Ward, E. Roney, G. Drazenovich, D. Bossert, B, Raymond, V. Schreiber. Third Row: A. Bergens, B. J. Hou- ston, H. Anderson, E. Wenzel, 1. Baker, F. Bruno, S. Wedmore, N. Glinos, B, Gardner. Fourth Row: H. Porter, H. Under- wood, E. Stotz, G. Saunders, C. Flisek, S. Cirincione. Absent: E. Harris, B. Fryar, D. Fer- yan. DUE Ilijo N N 5 x Ll-C Y ,S 1 S In Memoriam NICK GLINOS Born March 3, 1923 Died December 3, 1939 Member of the Class of ,41 Report Room 103 Art Editor of the 1940 PERISCOPE Member of the Art Club He was a faithful junior with the ambition and the attributes of a real gentleman. A permanent remembrance is his art work in the 1940 PERISCOPE. fTaken from the OAK LEAF of Dec. 8, 19393 The Pet I donit mind students whispering, I don't mind them having fun, But what gets me during classes Is to see them chewing gum. Most girls have nice personalities, Thereis some we'd like to mock, But they lower themselves to the the list Wlien they start that baby talk. All of us love our teachers, And we try to do our hest, But one thing we don't like so well ls an unexpected lest. Girls have such pretty faces, It really is a scream To see most of them covered up Wlith lipstick, rouge, and cream. If you believe in signs, i Ekas' windows show life . . . A Mink supports two Lees Dislikes of a unior Wvhen we listen to a speaker, We like to hear every word, So, you people with weak voices Please speak so you can be heard. We like to aid our classmates When they need a hit of help, But please, when it comes to nightwork, Do a little of it yourself. These are not my own ideas, Theyire from juniors, seniors to-he, So, if they have made you angry, You can't put the hlanie on me. But you've no right to get angry 'Cause this is all in fun. 'Tis just my English homework, And now my assignment's done. YHELPLN ICRAVITS . . Punk,, as a gutter ratw . . . Miss The three musketeers . . . A triangle of juniors . . . . . . Save school supplies, Spunky . . . Flatfoot Floogie . . . How come, Mr. Shuker? . . . Two seniors dream of their junior days . . . Anne and Lois are poised for action . . . Bottoms up! Q45 New Coaches Bring New Splflf to O. H. S. Assistant Coaches Wvood and Shuker give their opinion of the football team while Head Coach Heller ulistens in . During the winter seaso11 lVlr. Wlood becomes head basketball coach with Mr. Shuker and Mr. Heller acting as assistants. O.H.S. athletic representatives J. Auld and lf. Shadle discuss ticket sales. The business end of athletics is run by a committee composed of the coaches, the school principal, one member of the faculty, and two members of the senior class elected by the student body. Ccq-A Nj i'26....J, QNQULA. First Sizgfing Mem Fda Below left is Steve Poppish, a third year man, the pass snaring end for O.H.S. -Pete Podufal did good work as quarterback. ,lack Anderson alld Ed Flowers gave Hall they had as guard and halfback respectivelyAFew teams went through Sam Carden at tackl Hold that line. Oakmont The referee misses nothing! Six Seniors Close Football Season Six senior memhers of the first eleven played their last game for the Red and Black when they helped win a 'lthrilleri' against Verona, the old-time rival of 0.H.S. Boh Copley gives us an opposing guardis view of one of lns devastating plunges-Torrence Toad Sells was a mighty fine guard on hoth offense and defensegBill TullllDCllil was a pil- lar on defense and seldom made a had pass-John Two-Cunw Marutiak shows us how he ustraight armsi' a would-he lavkler. Awhen Jim Givner leads interference the hacks usually ago placesi'-Bud Sylha throws one of his south-paw passes with MZ? Waifwffr precision. - ,fg+0.H7 i 1 ' v Shots of More Varsity Men Don Eaton, though only a sophomore, played inspiring football. He was 'Bright there. -Pete Trocki did his Hhitw well at the other side of the line.fHarvey Undy,, Underwood was superb on defensefuliight in there all the time. , a it M,ffg,,,, me nm, lp r ,..,L fi -vfsfifffl .2i?!'e,5grfafgg:'f ' ,. W , A tense moment Turn off that sun 23 Bottom Row: S. Yvedmore, J. Rosata, N. Ulpcre, T. Mink, C. Conte, S. Marsllall, all managers. xx Second Row: T. Sells, ll. Eaton, M. Sylha, R. Copley, J. Marutiak, S. Carden, lf. Flowers. Third Row: A. Conte, mgr., J. Uivncr, H. Underwood, D. Be-rmont, S. Poppish P. Trocki, C. Simms, Coach Heller. s Fourth How: P. Podufal, D. Cannon, C. Mason, W. Lewandowski, L. Terry H. Fossctt. a Gridiron Battles Break bout Even Although the 1939 team made the same cold fact, and iigure record as the team of 1938, this year's team put up a more satisfac- tory lmrand of play. The expectation that 'anext week will he differenti' was present after every game. and while usually there was disappoint- ment, each game produced several tense, thrilling, and hopeful situations. Only one team, Springdale, really outplayed our boys, and that team everywhere was given the cred- it of heing just about the strongest in our class. A few hreaks coming our way would have made the record read quite differently. How- ever, hreaks are a part of the game which must he ugrinned at and enduredvfnext year they may come our way and someone else can mourn. Of course, the most satisfactory game of the season was the defeat of Verona. The 13 to 0 score does not really tell the whole story as O.H.S. had the game pretty well under con- trol most of the time. H. Robbeloth, I. Galant, and D. Nicholas do their 'gbiti' Mr. Wagfsnseil uslrikes up the bandi, -'Sf' Books all day W 5 fi f . V700 tonightf But right now, boys, Fight, light, fight! 7 Senior Manager Al Conte looks over his assistantsf -S. Wedmore, J. Rosata, T. llflink, C. Conte, and N. Olpere. Boom-a-lak-a, Boom-a-lak-a Boom-a-lak-a-bah - Chick-a-lak-a, Chick-a-lak-a Chick-a-lak-a-chaw Boom-a-lak-a bah, Chick-a-lak-a-chaw Oakmont, Oakmont, rah, rah, rah. Somebody must have done some- thing wrong! Look at Mr. Shuker, and Mr. Heller can scarcely 'Gstay putwl Victory, Victory is our cry V-i-c-t-o-r-y Arc we in it? Wvell, I guess Vile belong to O.H.S. Oakmont is forced to punt but the kicker appears to have plenty of time. Football Squad is Feted Red and black banners, bright lights, an air of festivity, good eats, and lots of 'cm changed the basement dining room of the Presbyterian Church into a scene long-to-lre-remembered. The momentous event was a banquet for the football players sponsored by the citizens ol' a loyal Uakmont. ln spite of the seemingly drab season, the boys' spirits rose consider- ably at this exhibition of appreciation of their efforts and each one mentally pledged him- self to better efforts for U.H.S. neict year. COLD FACTS AND FIGURES FOR 1939 0 .... East Pittsburgh 0.H.S. ...... 0 6 .... Pitcairn 0.l'l.S.. . . . . 20 7 .... Penn Township 0.H.S.. . . . . 0 6 .... East Nlclieesport 0.H.S.. . . . . 0 12 .... Aspinwall 0.H.S.. . . . U 20 .... Springdale 0.H.S.. . . . . 0 6 .... Shaler 0.H.S.. . . . 6 0. . . gverona O.H.S.. . . . . 13 25 awww The Snow Storm Announced by all the trumpets of the sky, Arrives the snow, and, driving o'er the field, Seems nowhere to alight: the whited air Hides hills and woods, the river, and the heaven, And veils the farm-house at the garden's end. Come see the north wind's masonry. Out of an unseen quarry evermore Furnished with tile, the fierce artificer Curves his white hastions with projected roof Round every windward stake, or tree, or door. -RALPH WALno EMERSON Winter at O. H. . Variety is thc- spice of lifvf' lfvvry flitlillltllll, high s1'l1011l lmy 111111 girl wcll knows the' tr11tl1 of this IlltlXiIlI. By thc' time winter MSPIS-illm vvcry ilvlllltllllfx Ill0lllClll ol' l1isti1111'istz1lx1-11 up hy 1'la1ss work or extra-1'11rri1111l11r 111'tix- itivs. Ylviiitvr 1111111lhs fly tlllit'lilf hy. illltl tl11' PlCl11S1L01'l-1 Stull' li111ls itself happily 11l1s11rlw1l ill the Illlllly phasvs ul' wliting ll y1-11rlm0k--pi1't11r1-s. SllitpSll0iS. llly0lllS. vopy, 1lis1'111u1t dates, not to 1111-11ti1111 thc fi1111111'i11l worries. The Unk 1.1111f with its nvwsy NVI'ilCllllS. 1'1lit1rria1ls. z1111l sl11ri1-s lllt't'lS its z1-ru lltllll' lll'llXt'ly twi1'1- il 1111m11th. 011111 llll' llllllly vluhs 1ll't' organ- iz1-1l. 1l11-3 alll 111111-11 lllllltl ill lxt't'llillyQ thc' hilltll'lll illlt'l't'Stt'tl ill his unrlx. Buslxvt- lmll ga11111-s 11111l pzirtivs illllt'lllf 11ll'1-r night lil'1 ' fur U.H.5. l'iv1'11 l1111111-worlx 11111l lvsts lw1'1n11111 ll part ul' tl111 st111l1111ls' tl11111gl1tsul1r'1'il1 ll lt'lIill'. XX ith ull lhvsc 1lix1-1'si1ms whi1'h high Sl'lltltll lilv 11l'l'1-1's. is it any w11111l1'1' that 111- llt'llXl' ll sigh whvn nur high St'lltl0l 1la1ys 1'111l? .iv ko- 'xg 7 0' ,.,J' s,a2 'N 2 ov- a. lb W' .fi I 'yywh 4, ...Jw-Lf fwi - 5 N GIHW' .sm-5. ' h ck ...1fef1't c 0 lVl00l'i.. H- 1. vou and ching Lbl Fergus O5 HOU T- ' bil. - I dow ' 1 V. Schreiber, R. Landseadel, and N. Reed Search for ideas. Piggy,' checks pictures for Louise and Eileen. E. D0lllIlLg,l!', and Pilgram. Editor-in-chief, signs on the dotted line. aww W2 low G. Davis, B. Heimburger, R L. Berg trim snapshots. ar of ,39-'40 COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF MCNALL Base E Oakmont, Pa. September 25-War Declared! Volunteers re- port to General Pilgranl for duty. First battle waged in room 101. Q October 1--Offensive undertaken by a force under Lieutenant Yoder. Overwhelming success -f numerous seniors and home room classes GC 79 shot. November lvlm ortant sna shots obtained P P by Agents Berg and Donoughe. November l5-Brief sports lnanoeuvres con- ducted by Heimburger a11d Davis. December 10-Funds run low. L'Periscope Bondsn are sold to advertisers by Corporals Moore, Ferguson, and Heimburger. January 30---Brief skirmishes mark a literary combat led by Colonels Schreiber and Land- seadel. February l-fNear defeat thwarted by sub- scription drive. june 3W-Final objective won. The PERISCOPES reach their destination. The war is over-a vic- tory is proclaimed! 28 Wi? ww- ' we ., 4' sr J. L. Occrbcck, Editor, prepares editorial. A. Koi-el, M. Sylbu. and Spies in 0. H. S. As Miss Shellaby's crew again weighed anchor and launched upon the sea of journalism, they were completely unaware that they were being watched by Secret Agent X. With calm delibera- tion he set down in his little black book the following report: ' Editor Overbeck compliments Bud Sylba and Ed Seatena, cartoonists supreme, upon their brilliant work this year. F. Carlberg and J. Wllite go into a huddle in the corner to discuss their sports column, while A. Conrad is engrossed in her work 011 a new cover. E. Aubele and R. Kauffman make such a racket on their noiseless WJ typewriters that D. Engle, who is trying to balance the books, screams for mercy! Absent from the room at the time are B. Duden, in charge of news and A. Kovel, feature editor. These two are out in search of those spicy and interesting articles which so please the public. 9 , Q 9 D F . -ngfe H, 14 4 . COIll'Ild udp!- .vp Zolyfl ' .Vo . K'lI'1,0,, ,, E. Sratcna mcet lhe zero hour. J. White. F. Caribe-rg, and D. Engle check copy. B. Duden. E. Aubcle, and R. Kauffman grind it out ir v5 45, 5 . 0 out QV. vi axivsdfno lg by o I' V' Varsity-Front Row Left to Right: S. Cirincione, C. Johnston, E. Siena, S. Poppish, H. Underwood, B. Cameron, B. Copley, G, Davis, Back Row: H. Melaro, B. Lewis, D. Eaton, D, Bermont, E. Stotz, B. Tuminella, H. Porter, A Cannon. Hope in Basketball Deferred This season left everyone, including the team, with that hollow sensation in the region of' the stomach. which psychologists call dis- appointmentg however, clisapointment does not really define this sensation. In the pre-season games the team seemed all set to Ngo places. One game was won and one lost with Apollo, Section XXI champs the last two seasons, and while Springdale won twice, these games were so closely con- tested as to give rise to high hopes. However, after Christmas the team seemed to uget off on the wrong footf, not winning a league game unlil the meeting with East Deer. At times O.H.S. saw marvelous haskethall and at other timesfwell, we'll not say it. But the hoys never up and in the Kiski Tourney gave Springdale another hard run, heat As- pinwall for the second time, hut finally lost to Neville Township in the semi-finals of the L'Consolation. Disappointing as it was, this season showed an improvement over last. All hut two of the squad will he hack, and it may he that the deferred hopes of the past two years will fin- ally he realized. Junior Varsity-Front Row: J. Pizzuto, G. Mellin, H. Edmiston, M. Lintleman, A. Fabian E, Flowers, G. Davis. Back Row: S. Lieberman, H. Mitchel, R. Skinner, J. Stein, J. Shott, W, Rimmel, C. Conte L. Porter, W. Lysle. siiilit si Cold Facts and Figures N Xlt5l'I'X oPl'oNrZN'l' 0.l'l.S. ....,. 13 .... . . .22 ...... -Xpollo . . . . . . . U.H.S. ...... 22 .... ...Zo ...... Springdale . H.lI.S. ...,.. 21 .... . . .23 ...... Apollo 0.1-LS. ...... 30 .... . . .30 ...... Springdale . U.H.S. ...... lo. . . . . .36 ...... ,Xspimxull . . U.H.S. ...... 22 .... . . .43 ...... Shuler .. . . U.H.S. .... ..25. .. ...32 ...... Millvzile . U.l'l.5. ...... 25. . . .... 22 ...... liust Deer 0.H.S. ..,... lf. .. .... 46 ...... ldlna .... ll.H.5. ...... 33 .... .... 4 lb ...... Sharpshurg U.H.S. ...... 26 .... .... f ill ...... Verona . . U.ll.S. ..,... ZZII .... .... l 3 ...... Aspinxwall .. U,H.S. ...... 20 .... ...23 ...... Shuler .... U.H.5. ...... l3 .... .... 3 9 ...... Millvaile . ll.ll.5. ,..... 29 .... .... 2 6 ...... ljust lleer U.ll.5. ...... l9 .... ...Zi ...... Hina ... 0.H.S. ...... 23 .... . .3l ...... Sliurpslmrg U.l'l.5. ...... 18 ........................... 31 ...... Yi-rollu . IxISIxI V XLLICY 'l'0llRN,XMl'iN'l' 0.Il.S.. .. .... W ................... Springdale . ....25 0.ll.S.. .. .... 128. .. .... Xspimszill .. ....2T 0.ll.S.. .. .... 20. .. .... .... N exille ...... .....3l Only Two Seniors Play Varsity Basketball Cindy Davis. in spite of his size, did his host for the Red und Black. 'tllliicku Johnston was really ll line guard, forward, or 1-enter, WN'lllt'l1CV4:?I' position he happened to play. He didn't score IIlll1'll hut he was quite in floorman. Steve Poppish is our high-seorer. Many games haue found Pop with douhle figures. Although this is his first season in U.H.S. varsity hasketlmll. Vl'il11ly Cameron was an asset to the team. Manager Furman .-Xrthur and Seorel-geeper Juek White 1-lu-ek on scores. Roh Copley and Hd Siena were the only tu o seniors on the squad. g'Cope played a driving game at forward while Eddy was a husky guard. Harvey Underwood's height and hull handling uhility helped inueh. J ll N llllt V.klt?sI'l'X . . .. .... .ll fnogunn-b I2 111. .jimi ..i ....lO ....ll ....l9 ,...l3 .7 - ff ff'fS ....I6 .M Senior .llunager King Arthur milfs il orer with junior I. Poduful Ybeal gi luck is you 'Q Nu'fV'1JV'l. l 1 I ilu 3-Ni' Left to Right: R. Ludchak, R. Cameron, E. Flowers, U, Dapra, E. Siena, L. Fabian, S. Poppish, P. Podufal, E. Coey, J. Mosakowski, J. White, manager. Golf IS atural to O. H. S. Around the first of April the golf Candidates of Oaknlont High par- ticipated in their first practice rounds. In their matches with New Kensington and Etna, the team ushaped up pretty Well, hut Spring- dale nipped them two out of two in return. In playing Aspinwall the team had a 4'picnie winning Zw-IZM and 10-5. SENIOR GIRLS WIN CHAMPIONSHIP fP1c'rUmc BEI.ow5 S. Price D. Moroff M. Santucci R. Miller f D. Fabian K. Flowers Scorvkecpers B. Duden and B. M- DIISIZI F- Cill'llJ61'g MCMHSIW dpcidp the pimms' H. Foust, Capt. D. Reinhold 32 Many Girls Enjoy Class Games Sophomore Class Team 12nd plan-J f U. Nicholas M. Dasta H. ,lanoski D. Vukovieh E. Kurtz, Capt. ll. Wratvhcr N. Miles B. Garove P. Nelson J. Copley Freshman Class Team K. Mrfiimll M. Faragller S. lVl1'Farlan1l T. Siena M Gaydos, Capt. B. Boyer D. Engel J. Brooks U. Faust A. Syllna A. Honsperger A. Argyros Team Il C. Hughes J. Auld R. Kauffman U. Moroff I. Heil, Capt. P. Barnes YV. Rupert D. boss F. Shatlle., Capt. T. YVolslayer Absent: R. Fryar D. Reinhold F. Carllmergz Team IV B. Bannen B. Houston H. Doflfls B. ,lanoski ll. Langus Team VI F. lgll'll'llf'l' C. Carden H. Janoski NI. Uasta D. Vukovirli, Capt. B. Carove J. Copley ll. Wratelier R. Caugvr R. Nlangino L. Venturella junior Class Team F. Sliaclle H. Messina E. Roney .l. Milglvt' F. Wfolslayer, Capt. B. Houston M. Connelly H. Dodds lf. Alston F. l'i4-km-y Inlrri-Mural Team No. 1 A. Adams M. Dasta M Santueri K. Flowers H Foust, Capt. R. Miller 5. l'ri1'e D. Fallian Team III M Viale E. Alston lt. Roncy A. Prinu M Messina, Capt. U. Herron M Connelly .l. Magi-e E.Pi1-kney Team V H Rolrlu-lotli P. Nelson B. Lee D. Nieliolas N. Miles, Capt. T. Vfolslayer li. Kurtz D. Stover L. Hatrli Freshman Intra-lVlural Squad Front Row: F. lVIf'.-Xuly, V. Bossn-rt, L. lienuelly, Nieliolas, P. Wood. S1-eoml Row: S. Siena, L. Kusli, lf. N1-ulwrt, R. Burke, P. Cosnotti, A. Guuialario. Third Rows: ll. Mitelfiell, R. Munro. H. Min-lli, Nfontevani, B. Kunselman, A. Ferrante, N. Coyle. Fourth Row: M. Stittieli, L. Hunter. J UL.. A.. . .ls 2 After two years of effort, the Girl Reserves New members of National Honor Society: Third from Right, Front Row: G. Hughes, S. Price, P. Nelson. The Council Front Row: G. Connelly, B. Heim burger, A. Conrad, J. Overbeck President, I. Eckers, G. Petrie, R Milter, F. Carlberg, J. Douglass. Second Row: E. Coyle, A. Adams, J. Lee, E. M. Irwin, D. Herron, E. Roney, E. Bostley, D M Mason, R. Anderson, L. M. Hatch. Third Row: R. Gauger, J. McMillen, B. Bannen, B. McMaster, J. Nelson, L. Anderson, E. Saylor E. Donoughe, V. Schreiber, N. Reed, M. Connelly. Fourth Row: J. Sitler, C. Gordon, B. Lee, V. Lees, G. Gunsallus, H. Dodds, A. Tomb, M. Krieg A. Prince, L. Mink. Fifth Row: E. Pilgram, I. Saunders, M. Maddox, M. Marshall, M. J. Donoughe, J. Magee, G Kauffman, M. Hood. Sixth Row: D. Moroff, M. Swartwood, D. Stoner, B. Duden, D. Reinhold, A. Steptoe, I. Galant L. Berg. Absent: A. Kastelic, B. McNulty, H. Moore, B. Ward. Ideals of Girl Reserves and National Honor Society are Similar are still striving to reach the high standard set by their code: To be gracious in manner with all, impartial in judgment, ever ready for service and loyal to friends freaching for the best in physical, mental, and moral at- tainmentsl, earnest in purpose ffifteen club meetings and their first 'lbigi' party for ugirls National Honor Society onlyw proves this qualitylg eager for knowl- edge fmany Girl Reserves are honor stu- dentsjg ever dependable and sincere at all times: calf once we fall we rise to face the light, If once we fail, we strive again to win. Amelia Conrad, ,lean L. Overbeck, ,lack Wlhite, and .lohn Ornea, seniors, Elizabeth Pilgram, Hugh Porter, juniors. lilarly in May, before the entire student body, five uoldn members inducted into the National Honor Society four thrilled seniors and two lone juniors. This ceremony is natur- ally most impressive since the initiates have been chosen because of the high qualifications of scholarship, leadership, and service. Every boy or girl in high school would do well to strive for the qualities represented by this society. Left to right: A. Conrad, E. Pil- gram, J. Ornea, W. Wallace, D. Donaldson, I. White, R. Kauffman, H. Porter, G. Hughes, J. Overbeck S. Price. 1 Cues and Curtain Calls at O. H. S. SENIOR DRAMATIC CLUB OFFICERS President ..... . . .JOHN ORN1-:A Vice-President. . . .EDWARD STo'rz Secretary. . . . .J UDY DoUcI.Ass Treasurer. . . . .JUNE SITLI-IR Sponsor. . . . . .Miss EKAS Shakespeare and Orson Wlelles would be surprised at tl1e dramatic talent which exists in Oakmont High. The future Hepburns, Munis, and Davises of the Senior Dramatic Club at Christmas time presented a comedy entitled, Voices in the Night , and later in the year surprised the theater-going public with a splendid presentation of the opera, G'Martha,,, when ticket sales skyrocketed to a new high. JUNIOR DRAMATIC CLUB OFFICERS President ...... . . .ELLEN SArI.on V ice-President. . . ...... Doius STONER Secretary. . . . . .RIARCARET Mlxuuox Treasurer. . ....... BOB HANUS Sponsor . . . . .Miss SHo'rT Soaring to new heights in the drama world, the ambitious members of the Junior Dra- matic Club succeeded in presenting several entertaining one-act plays. They also gracious- ly invited the Senior Dramatic Club to hear Mrs. Gordon's monologues. Withoiit their help ticket sales for the opera, 6'lVIartha , could easily have come to a standstill. No one will quibble with us when we say that this club well deserved its annual picnic with the Alma Club in the spring. SENIOR DRAMATIC CLUB Bottom Row: S. Price, V. Schrei- ber, J. Sitler, G. Kauffman, G. Hughes, R. M. Robbeloth, B. L. Ondrizek, E, Pilgram. Second Row: B. J. McMaster, J Douglass, L. Berg, G. Petrie, J. L. Overbeck, R. Waldo, F. Villella, M. M, Krie g. Third Row: Miss Ekas, A, Con- rad, B. Duden, R. Streeter, J. Omea, C. Flynn, J. White, A. Conte. Fourth Row: T, Ferguson, D McCormick, D. Engle, E. Stotz, H Porter, G. Davis, W. Wallace. Absent: R. Kauffman, E. M. Ir- win, H. Melaro, H. Moore, R Landseadel. JUNIOR DRAMATIC CLUB Bottom Row: M. Wood, R. Muna ro, S. McFarland, A. Sylba, N Miles, E. Bostley, G. Hughes, M Wylie, P. Nelson. Second Row: L. Kennedy, K McCormick, D. Engel, M. Faragher, P. Warner, E. Saylor, H. Robbe- loth, D. Nicholas, M. Costello. Third Row: D. Faust, M. McGif- fin, B, Lee, E. Heinrichs, V. Lees C. Gordon, L. Brunton, W. Flynn Fourth Row: B. Wallace, J. Wol- ford, M. Hood. D. Stoner, M swartwood, M. Maddox, R. Hanus Fifth Row: D. Weaver, V. Ma- lone, W. Risley, J. Shott, G. Mellin L. Martz. Absent: T. Hill, H. Edmiston, M Davitt. 35 , Sftncs from utlflarlliau: Thi' Fair at Richmond. Martha sings HThe Last Rose 0fSllfI1ll1C'Tii for Lionel Plunket and Lionel hunt for niairl-svrtfanrez. - ,. u. . 4,.. , 5- git.. .V Drama Club and Department give Splendid Entertainment Cooperation, which is an in1porta11t factor in any undertaking, was certainly not lacking last March whe11 the opera, Martha , was produced. With the help of the music depart- ment, headed hy Miss Moot, and the untiring aid of llliss Elxas, head of the drama depart- THE STORY The scene is laid in England during the rule of Queen Anne. Lady Harriet Durham and her personal maid, Nancy, wl1o have grown tired of court life. decide to go to the fair at Richmond. ln the spirit of fun they accept johs as maids to two farmers, Lionel and Plunket. The two men fall in love with ment, the opera, wl1icl1 was the higgest pres- entation 0.H.S. has ever attempted, was a huge success. March Sth and 9th were, with- out a douht, red letter days in the dramatic and musical history of Oakmont High School. lVlAR'l'HA their new servants, hut are thwarted when Sir Tristan, Lady Harriet's cousin, helps the girls escape. As the story develops it is found that Lionel is the heir to the Earl of Dcrhy's title. All ends happily when Lady Harriet repents and marries Lionel and Nancy accepts Plun- lcet's proposal of marriage. Sir Tristan bI'ill'S Iowvrs to Lad- Harrivl. A llllllfill lvsson in Lady' Hurrivfs bozuloir. F- Y if ,, Thr' girls lwurn how lo Spill. Nlllll'j' and tlw Indies of thc' court go hunting Much Praise is Due the Cast of ff Martha Lady Harrivt Durham. . . ..... Soprano, LUIS ANDERSON Nan:-y. hvr friend ..... . . .Mezzo-Soprano, DIARY Iillll-10 Sir Tristan Jliclclafurfl. . . ....... Bass, RALPH WTALDII Linnvl ................. . . .Tcnor, Envvmrn ScA'rlcN,x Plunlfvt. a wvalihj' farmvr. . . . . . . . . . ...... Buss, NJEAI, EATON The Shvrijff of Ri:-hnzoml. . . ....................... Bass, HARVEY Rial-in Turn Farmers .......... . . .'l'enors, EIJVVARD S'1'o'rz, MA1'1'l.ANu LIN'l'LliMAN TVILFUU.JIlli11Sl'7'l'l1llfS. . . . . . . . . li1l.lc1sN DAYITT. .lrxlc Sl'l'Ll-IR, RLTH Nllumc Laflivs ol' ilu- Court and HllIlIl't'Nh?r2 A. Syllnl, K. NIr'Ciffin, K. NICC0l'Illil'k, Nl. Wvylie, ll. Englv, P. wZll'll4'l', S. Mtfurlaml, T. Dililrerto, M. l 2ll'2lght'I'. Sorxing Maitlf and Hurltresws: lf. Uuvitl, E. Suylor, J. Silk-r, J. 3Il'xlill4'Il, I . Htuhlly, N. Hvvll, R. Miller. l'1lll'Illl'l'5. Win-sz J. Mugs-e, H. Lvc, ll. R1llllll'l0ill, D. Stoner, C. Cordon, H. Nlallllox, B. Bannon, P. Marshall, S. Prive, J. t,Nl'l'lN'l'k, IC. Pilgram, L. Ne-illy, J. Cook, C. G4-m-ralovic, lil. Rom-y, li. lfryar. l'1Lll'lll0l'S and llunh-rs: E. Stolz, D. Cannon, H. Fossvtt, M. Lintlvman, S. Marrhull, H. Erlmiston, J. .Xmlz-rson, N. Cook, R. Xnthony, YV. Perkins, U. Eaton, XY. Rimnu-l, ll. Llmler- wood, C. Conte-, H. Kewl. Footman: Hurry HlIIllihIOIl. J J is ygfj ' ,' -J' 0 7311 fQf?lo .Mx Q,i,,-.1-U 5 1 I Math and French Clubs MATH CLUB OFFICERS President ...... ...... J ACK WYHITE. Vice-President. . . . . ROBERT STREETER Secretary .... . . .HELEN ROBBELOTH Treasurer. . . ..... TED FERGUSON Sponsor ................. .... M ISS RAY 'Twould simply amaze you to view the anx- iety and often the irritation written on the troubled countenance of a Math uClubber , momentarily baffled by a vexing problem. This new aspect toward Mathematics is pleas- antly introduced to the members of the Math Club by Miss Ray and her faithful crew of officers in the form of pleasant and quite en- trancing games, puzzles, and contests. MATH CLUB Bottom Row: R. Anderson, Il Buttich, G. Kauffman, D. Nicholas, H. J. Robbeloth, R. Robbeloth. Second Row: F. Villella, L. Martz, E. Donoughe, J. Sitler, .Il White, V. Schreiber. Row: D. McCormick, J. G. Davis, T. Ferguson, G. Top Ornea, Petrie, R. Streeter, W. Wallace. Absent: L. Saunders. LE CERCLE Bottom Row: T. Diliberto, D. Mason, G. Kauffman, R. Robbeloth, G. Hughes, E. Bostley, B. Ray- mond, J. Ewers. Second Row: E. Pilgram, J. Douglass, B. Ewers. H. Kravits. B. Davis, ber, E. Scatena. Third Row: J. Boulton, A. Con- rad, G. Petrie, B. Duden, J. Over- beck, D. Reinhold. Fourth Row: M. Sylba, S. Mar- shall, C. White. D. Engle, W. Dunn, D. Donaldson. Absent: H. Melaro, R. Lands- eadel, H. Edmiston. F. Carlberg, V. Schrei- Combine Work and Pla LES OFFICERS DU CERCLE La Presidente ...... ...... G RAYCE PETRIE La Vice-Presidente. . . . .JEANNE L. OLVERBECK La Secretaire ..... .... A MALIE CONRAD La Tresoriere. . . . . .ELSBETH PILGRAM La Marraine ............... MLLE MCNALL As better Mathematical minds is the ob- ject of the Math Club, so, a better under- standing ol' 'lla belle francaisew is the pur- pose of 'Ale Cerclef, 4'Une fois par moisv the entire club assembles in 'ala salle lOl to be enraptured, as always, with games, contests, and upetitew playlets. The American ways of living are momentarily discarded for the cus- toms and mannerisms of Mla belle Francef' 38 HI-Y Front Row: H. Melaro, C. Conte, R. Streeter, M. Sylba, J. White, R. Lewis, F. Villella, A. Conte, J. Ander- son. Second Row: T. Ferguson, D. Mc- Cormick, D. Gaines. E. Shadle, W, Wallace, J. Ornea, D. Donaldson, G. Davis. Third Row: C. Johnston, R. Copley, D. Engle, B. Campbell, J. Gaines, F. Arthur, H. Edmiston, D. Cannon, Absent: R. Landseadel, H. Porter. X Hi-Y and Alma ,Clubs Aid fficials OFFICERS OF HI-Y President .... . . . . .WILLIAM WYALLACIQ Vice-President. . . ..... TED FERGUSON Secretary . .... . . . . .JACK XX IIITE Treasurer. . . . .DoNA1.u l'rNGI.l'1 Sponsor ................... MR. llfTARSHAI.I. Under the able direction of Pilot Marshall and his crew of officers, the good ship Hi-Y took off in Septemher laden with a total of 27 passengers bound for the landing field at Room 103. Highlights of the year were a Girl Reserves-Hi-Y dance and short hops to the West Penn Power Plant and the Buhl Plan- etarium. The basketball team completed a well earned season of four victories and two defeats, and the entire organization aided Dr. Gilmore in compiling statistics of former classes. These activities brought to a close the second year's successful flight of the G. S. H. CGood Ship Hi-Yr. 39 OFFICERS OF ALMA CLUB President ..... . . .GLADYS Hucuss Vice-President ...... ...... T ED FERGUSON Secretary-Treasurer. . . . . .PEGGY MARSI-IALL Sponsor ................... MR. EDMISTON Save School Supplies was the slogan for the Alma Club members for the year 1939-40. This campaign, which was carried out suc- cessfully all year, must have given much sat- isfaction to these thrifty hoys and girls, to say nothing of the School Board, which ap- preciates indeed the cooperation of the cluh and the entire student hody. The annual Armistice Day program was also once again under tl1e auspices of this active cluh. These members comhined work with play when they held a hilarious evening meeting to which each member hrought one guest. Alma Club loth, D. Cannon. M, Marshall, M. Vinante. Luciana. Absent: H. Moore. .jcvjg-1 A 4 ,...- Ewa Front Row: G. Hughes, H. Robbe Second Row: M. Faragher, N. Reed Top Row: T. Ferguson, J. Stem J. Whitley, D. Engle, W. Flynn J 1 I ' ,Q-, ' 2160,-.1 ec if dia 4 SENIOR SCIENCE CLUB Reed, E. Pil Herron, J. Ma Bottom Row: gram, E. Roney C. Gordon, Connelly. Row: Hall, B. Ward Donoughe, D E. Saylor, M ' eff VJ S A NCE CLUB B t m : A. onsperger, D ,Ion , D. tchell, S. Siena, R R ggie, H. oyle, D. Learn, J Miloser, M, Amann, F. McAuly D. Thomas. Second Row: R. Anthony, J Sever, E. Pleshaw, M. Dryburg, A Argyros, J. Brooks, E. Neubert M. Miceli, O. Montevani, H. Kerr A. Gumalario, R. Browning, P Cosnotti. Third Row: B. Gibson, K. Em- met, L. Sublinsky, R. Wylam, A Ferrante, T. Siena, M. Stittich. J Halasowski. V. Gaspar, M. Podl hurcak, C. Ferrante, B. Wallace. Fourth Row: O. De Thomas, A Messina, J. Seachrist, F. Rinaldi Cv. Mellin, E. Langley, D. Scatena R. Curti, T. Mink, A. Fabian. Fifth Row: J. Shadle, H. Bliss W. Risley, O. Griffin, W. Rimmel V. Malone, W. Perkins, R. Skinner L, Space, J. Harris. Science Clubs are Re-Organized SENIOR SCIENCE CLUB OFFICERS President ...... . . .MARGARET Hoon Vice-President. . . . . .LILLIAN BRUNTON Secretary ..... .... D Avm CANNON Treasurer. . . . . .CATHERINE HAI.L Sponsor . . . . .MR. WATQENSEII. A new exclusive organization is in our midst. The Senior Science Club, whose main object is the visiting of factories and places of scientific interest, was too large last year to accomplish this purpose. As a result, require- ments for membership were raised this year to include the writing of a paper iiwvhy I Wlant to Join the Science Club. The prin- cipal accomplishment was the drawing up of a constitution for guidance of future clubs. JUNIOR SCIENCE CLUB OFFICERS President .......... . . .WILLIAM PERKINS Program Chairman ....,.... ROBERT WYLAM Treasurer ........ . .ICATHERINIE Wm-:DMAN Sponsor .... . . . . . .lVIR. WACENSEIL One of the most adhered-to organizations of the school society, the Junior Science Club, boasted of an enrollment of eighty odd 'afreshiesf' all determined to increase their knowledge and enjoyment of science. They planned to do so by educational tours of buildings and factories such as the Edgewater Steel and the Heinz Companies. The program for the year was completed by lively discus- sions based upon the Current Science Maga- zine. 40 Commercial and Art Clubs Show OFFICERS OF COMMERCIAL CLUB President .... . .JANE CoNNi-11.11 Virre-President.. ........ BE'1 rr Fl.iAs Secretary. . . .l'lI.IZAliE'l'II BI.llMl'l'l I'IC Treasurer. . ..... GRACE NICUIKIER1' Sponsor. . ...... . . .MIL CLIQNN The Commercial Clulm was designed to prove to skeptical Mstenogs to lie that the oft- times dull and monotonous Commercial suh- jects can he exciting and full of pleasure if handled in the correct manner. The cluli planned a meeting with representatives from Pittsburgh business schools and also present- ed a very entertaining assemlnly program. AI- though the 4'C.C. has heretofore heen more or less inactive, theyive proven this year that they have what it takesf' OFFICERS OF ART CLUB President ...... . .liuwmm ScATi4:NA Vive-l'residvnt . . . . .B. J. lVlCllflAS'l'I:IR Sec'retary-Treasurer . . . .BlflT'l'Y RAYMOND Program Chairman. . . . .Nl-ZAI. l4lA'l'ON Sponsor ...... . . . .... Miss WlllI'I'I'1 Vllith pallets and paint hrushes the Art Cluh meets twice a month to discuss the many aspects of artistry and hear such speakers as Rex McCullough, ,Ioe Budzak, and Mr. Mas- ters. Besides making posters for all dramatic events, when the French Cluh sent out an 5.0.5. for song hook covers, these hudding artists cooperated impartially, and monetary prizes Wen to Don lxveave , Amelia Conrad, 0, and GI sglugh W 0 l f' Much Life COMMERCIAL CLUB MEMBERS Bottom Row: J. Connelly, D. Fleming, E. Dunmyre, P. Butera, G. Neubert, B. J. Dickinson, D. Moroff, M. Sublinsky, K. Edwards, I. Doyle, B. Flias. Second Row: E. Coyle, A. Ad- ams, J. Auld, E. M. Irwin, B. Fryar, E. Aubele, V. Beard, G. Drazenovich, W. Rupert, H. An- derson, D. Webb. Third Row: R. Kauffman, M. Macaluso, P. Miller, F. Christman A. Kovel, R. Miller. A. Anderson, B. Garove, J. Dyrek, F. Shadle, M. Viale. Fourth Row: G. Hughes, J. But- tich, R. Anderson, M. Restori, M. Dougherty, N. Bernabie, B. L. On- drizek, E. Blumette. A. Perpich B. J, Houston, D. Wratcher. Fifth Row: G. Burrows, H. Ja- noski, K. Generalovic, T. Caldwell B. Ludchak, W. Orzechowski, R. Ludchak. Absent: B. Hulem, N. Cook, R. Leonard, F. Konapasek, D. Galardy, M. Dasta, L. Neilly, S. Taylor, V. Merlot, B. McKee, H. Langus, C. Kaus, B. McMasters, A. Kostelic, E. Pickney. , 1 if 17 a v ART CLUB MEMBERS Bottom Row: C. Ricci, L. Kush M. Wood. B. McMasters, E. Sca- tena, B. Raymond, S. McFarland, G. Hughes, M. Faragher, M. Sylba. Second Row: I. Grosse, A. Con- rad, J. Douglass, K. McCormick A. Sylba, G. Hanson, B. McNulty. Third Row: E. Irwin, R. Miller, A. Tomb, B. McGough. Fourth Row: G. Neilly, M. Mad- dox, M. Marshall, P. Bonaroti. Fifth Row: R. Anthony, L. Space, Miss White, D. Weaver. Absent: N. Eaton, T. Fusia, P. Dawkins, T. Diliberto, B. L. On- drizek. 7 -il Orchestra--Standing: P. Talarico, piano, L. Anderson, piano, F. Arthur, bass violin' E. Stotz, clarinet, H. Porter, clarinetg J. Angelson, clarinet, G. Mellin, clarinet, V. Malone Q 1 clarinet, Miss Moot, director, J. Ornea, French horn, A. Stiles, trombone, C. McCormick drums. .Seatedz V. Merlot, violin, A. Conte, violin, D. Mason, violing R. Lewis, violin: M. Miller, violin, R. Munro. violin: E. Clark, saxophone: L. Porter, saxophone, G. Heyl, violin, R Stopp, violin, E. Long, violin, R. Cameron, trumpet, A. Gunn, trumpet: H. Fossett, trumpet, L. ivlartz, trumoet: G. Ehrhardt, drums. Absent: B. Landseadel, clarinet. O. H. S. Says Thank You Once or twice this year, 0.H.S. had chapel without the orchestra. Perhaps it was good for everyone, for how we missed it! The staff thinks that everyone should thank Miss Moot and her 27 boys and girls who have given their very best and have succeeded so well in adding to the pleasure of assembly programs, the Woman's Club plays and the highlight of Uakmont musical history,the opera, lVIartha.,' Let's Sing When the Christmas season rolled around, Miss Moot was all prepared with a special chorus which sang several carols during the holiday assemblies. This same group took charge of the commencement rnusic and had a big place in the success of uMartha. These eighty best 'cwarhlersw in 0.H.S. and Miss Moot should receive the thanks of the student body in general. Front Row: E. Roney, D. Engel, M. Restori, S. Price, P. Nelson, A. Sylba, M. Faragher, S. McFarland, M. Wylie, J. Tuminella, M. Krieg, N. Reed, T. Diliberto. Second Row: M. Connelly, M. Macaluso, C. Gordon, B. Lee, H, Robbeloth, K. Flowers, R. Miller, J. McMil1en, S. Honsperger, L. Hatch, M. Dryburgh. Third Row: E. Kurtz, M. Hood, E. Davitt, B. Bannen, E. Saylor, C. Sams, P. Marshall, P. Barnes, J. Sitler, P. Warner, J. Anderson, E. Pilgram, B. jones. Fourth Row: D. Vukovich, L. Brunton, J. Magee, J. Overbeck, D. Stoner, A. Steptoe, C. Conte, J. Shadle, P. Bonaroti, J. Whitley, R. Anthony. Fitth Row: M. Swartwood, R. Sumrak, K, Generalovic, L. Anderson, R. Waldo, D. Scatena, E. Scatena, N. Cook, J. Anderson, E. Long. Sixth Row: O. Griffin, R. Anthony, R. Glew, H. Fossett, D. Eaton, M. Lintleman, W. Perkins, R. Copley, R. Hulem, P. Talarico, Miss Moot. Seventh Row: E. Stotz, H. Reed, B. Campbell, J. Gaines, D. Bermont, J. Anderson, N. Eaton, H. Underwood, D. Cannon. Absent: B. Fryar, L. Neilly, R. Ingraham, H. Bowyer, J. Dyrek, H. Edmiston, D. Edsall, J. Hackett. Band Members-Seated: O. Spann, T. Mink, G. Mellin, V. Malone, B. Landseadel, E. Stotz, H. Porter, L. Martz, T. Hill, A. Gunn, B. Ward, S. Antoon. Standing: N. Miles, Mr. Wagenseil, director: E. Pilgram, D. Cherry, L. Porter, E. Clark, H. Fossett, C. Gerding, A. Stiles, J. Ornea, E. Luciana, C. McCormick, G. Ehrhardt. Aosent: 1. Angelson, J. Short, W. Curran, R. Derr, C. Argyros, M. Mahla. Strrke Up the Band ! In only a year and a half, what a reputa- tion Mr. Wagenseilis band has won for itself! Its snappy marches made the football games lots more thrilling. Basketball crowds ap- plauded their approval and O.H.S. felt much better represented in the Memorial Day pa- rade with the valiant strains from our Very own boys and girls. But just wait until next September when Oakmont will see the re- sults of the townis splendid support of the bandis first concert. New uniforms may not improve the music any, but what 'ioomphw it will give its members! Let them have MUSIC '4Music Hath Charms might well be the motto of these 13 outstanding musicians. They were fortunate indeed in being selected to at- tend P. S. M. A. chorus, orchestra, and band festivals where drumbeats, high Cis and violin obligatos reign supreme. These music students have certainly aided in putting O.H.S. on the Musical Map. Such experiences as these were entertaining as well as educational, and their trips to Millvale, Washington, and Knox will stand out in their memories as one of high school's happy daysfi Music Representatives-Back Row: R. Munro, violin, R. Lewis, violin: R. Waldo, bass: L. Martz, trumpetg E. Stotz, tenor, R. Miller, sopranog T. Hill, trumpet: D. Mason, violin, absent: H. Reed, bass. Front Row: M. Krieg, soprano, E. Scatena, tenor: L. Anderson, soprano: E. Pilgram, bells. Q! t ',.fff O., ,ffgfw Names Make News Bob Buys A new car is bought by Bob Landseadel which, to our surprise, runs. Syl Sings A 11ew soloist is in our midst-Syl Weil- more sings i11 history class and is compelled to get up in front of the room or write a theme on uwhy Not to Sing in Classf, All-Ff7esterners Lois Anderson and uBeaniel' Stotz sing in All-Wlestern Chorus while HSpankie Lewis plays in All-Western Orchestra. Stoup Builds George Stoup builds model airplanes which really are model airplanes. Dodds Drives Helen Dodds receives her first driveris li- cense-Clear the tracks! Sitler Snaps Watcll out! There's that candid camera fiend again-June helps the PERISCOPE. Jewelry ,lean The latest jewelry from a certain popular store can be seen dangling from ,lean Magee's wrist or hanging around her neck. Praise to Piggie Against ye editor's wishes the staff insisted on publishing the following item: L'A's,, in 7 subjects distinguish ulyiggieisl' report card- Also ala cochonnel' has not been absent or tardy during her high school years. Barns Bakes Pauline Barns presents a delicious cake to French class for their party4quel gateau! Gardner Smallest One of the shortest members of the Junior Class is Blair GardnerfHe's cute fsome mem- bers of Psinscors stall' sayj. Bannen Wins Betty Bannen wins a beautiful fur coat at the 6'0ak's', fur nightALucky girl! Harry's Horn Harry Fossett, the bass horn player in the band is also acclaimed the loudest talker- Megaphone Fossett, Miss Ekas calls him. Little Long Ellis Long is runner up for the honor of being the shortest one in the Junior Class. Neal Naps Neal Eaton is always sure to get his uforty winksll in the day-time during school hours. Palmer Pokes MPuff,' Palmer pokes his pretty pan pains- takingly through the portal at 8:44fln other words, he's late. Joe Goes Joe Ingraham goes over the highways of Oakmont in his Buick. Queen Mary uljinstii' always calls Mary Ann Messina HMarie Antoinette. Ski to School Three freshies, Doug Ayerst, Tom Gregg, and Bill Risley take advantage of Valentine snow and ski to school. Posey Plays Did you ever see a 'aposeyw play basket- ball? Wlell, Flowers does. Joe Skates If you want to do a 'lgrand marchl' on skates, just see ,loe Vukovich at National Park. Two M. Mfs Make Posters The PERISCOPE staff extends its thanks to M. Maddox and M. Marshall for their crea- tion of the PERISCOPE palatial poster in the hall. Horse and Pony Attend O.H.S. O.H.S. has probably something no other school has-uHorse and HPony', Anthony. Dance Delights Freshmen Two future comedians from the Freshman class, O. Spann and D. Ayerst., got a good start at the Sadie Hawkins Dance, where they kept everyone Hin stitches? Flash! McMasters! Wlhen you see a red streak going down the hall, it won't be a comet, it will be B. J. Mc- Masters. Raymond Runs Betty Raymond is an enthusiastic Sunday School and church-goer. Every Sunday sees her in her accustomed place. Garret Wonders Garret Saunder's mother burned his report card. He wonders why! Last of the Mink Tribe Bob Mink, the last of the Mink dynasty 9 follows in his brother's footsteps as newsboy. hat a Freshman Thinks of 21 Senior S' i ' at -v ' LI QQ '2 Iv-vw--fs L 'llilgg f CQW went to 79 'V ,T DCVNT SE U l' 5 lf 5+oni V 0 H X we, 5 yexfr 3 alinn -fic f 4 ,237 o - J I If Cjliil .Q 4 amy. 5 I .w V ' 445 0 c i wise df, ig N icTiHm'.n flffvith Apologies to Ogden Nashj Where, oh where. are the grand old seniors The patriarchs of U.l'l.S.? They gather daily in various classrooms. And I. a freshman, must confess I d0n't know what they do there. They don't seem to study,- Much. They think a freshman is-nohody Much. Still it must he nice to he a senior And drive a car And smoke a cigarette, cigar Or pipe. To have the choice seats in assemhly. And pictures in the IJICRISCUPE. To make the Merit Parade ls their fondest hope. They can have all the dates they want tllrovided they can get fCIIl.l And stay out 'way past midnight. lTl1eir parents let 'emi I They've learned all the excuses For playing hookey. And they get out of their home work By Mhookym or ucrookyw. When they want to take a sleep They go down to the lihrary And get Nliss Nloot to sign their slips By hrihery. Those senior girls use their eyes Boy. can they flirt! Of course they don't look at me A freshman squirt. when f get to he a senior I'll really have some knowledge. lam not going to waste my time. I want to go to college. The seniors get out one week early And they also give a play. And all of them get diplomas On Commencement Day. But next year they will not he here If they pass. They'll he lost---lost in the wide, wide world. Alas. alas!! ff,I,uii-is SHo'rT, ,43 fi Mme TomelT SONIC ' l gonff C Xflf t X QADA7 Q v i e ff i S 41 WX' We SHN ...lf Sw I some 1 O it 0 if mn: it l, unior's Idea of a unior When a boy's a Junior, He thinks heis a man. If he does any school work, lt's as little as he can. A Junior with a had report, Stands in a corner looking sad He knows he didn't study, But he's wishing that he had. A Junior wishes for a ear, A ear with lots of power. He dreams of running down the At ninety miles an hour. And Juniors in love Sit and think of flames. I know lots of them? But mention no names. tqiw' road! YVell, to sum it all up, Juniors are rather good guys.', Please don't ask me, g'why? And I'll tell you no lies. SJAMES GREENE, '4l. B. Raymond gets a snow-facial . . . Four members of LaWl1o's Who among freshmen . . . Mlitt and Jeff of the Junior Class . . . Three juniors take a winter 'csun bath . . . Book reports again . . . Two Lees, but which is which? . . . Snow man's land . . . Two teach- ers say, c'lt,s Harter to walk in this snow than we thought. . . . Five lassies brave the cold for the Hhirdief' J :ga .4 pw- k a s E X ' s ' s . 46 i x il 7. XA .X .. Definitions .K freshman is a green horn it is true. A teavher looks at him anal he turns blue. He stutlia-s hard at night, ln the enal ht- wins the fight. A freshman is a green horn it is true. The sophomore is jllsl getting useil to svhool Anti how to unfh-rstantl the srhool hoar1l's rule. This is when he takes to dreaming Anil how to play hookey he sllifls s1'h1-ming A sophomore is just getting used to srhool, A junior is a funny sort of thing Who is in a daze all year and not jurl spring He 4loesn't take hooks home at night And his night work is not right Yes, a junior is a funny sort ol' thing. A senior is a moth-l of what wi- arm- to be .Xlthough it is not vt-ry plain to see .lust berause he gets the 1-lluralion Don-sn't mean l1e'll sm- tht- grailuation ,X senior is a morln-I of what wt- are to he. Y .Xll about tht- tearlu-rs l'u- forgot 'llllls stulf about them bm-ing eranky is all rot lfor the reason they are nu-an to lls all day ls ln-vatise some,-hotly starte-il them that way. -7-H. I,lNIlIiRVVO0Il, '41, The wrecking eompany pulls a ear out of tlillirtllty . . . Three Harinarxilli' lassics struggle through heaps of snow to O.H.S .... Mr. and Mrs. Snowman . . . People use the street as a means of getting to sehool . . . A skiing we will go! . . . Ye oltle lamp post of 0.11.5 .... Snow makes Ualiniont a fairyluntl . . . Snowecl untler . . . With Nliss Hart:-r to tulvise. 'lliss lflxas' var is uplowerl ouln by U.H.S. boys. Q ww 352 .. 5 ,png f .f 'gnuoi Remember how we envied them-- Those Seniors that went before? What are your feelings now, my friends, As you face that open door? Are you wondering what the future holds, Looking forward with eager eyes, Or recalling the many happy days, Looking backward with longing sighs? Here,s to the days that went before, l'lere's to the days to come, Here's to the future, and what it may hold! Cod guide you and bless you everyone! --BETTY MCCCJIFCII And at Last, june! Time and tide wait for no mann and so at last one hundred ninety-three days of work and fun hring to a grand unn- alei' another year at O.H.S. What il trail of happy memories and disappoint- ments! Freshman thrills over the novel- ty of high school life will soon he re- flections of the nonehalant sophomore . . . adventures in Latin, struggles with the unknown X, shivers of excitement over the first dance or first foothall game, disgust over the marks that might lime heen, all give way to sophomore aspirations. The sophomore underdog will hecome an upperclassman with privileges he has long deserved . . . class officers, parties, dates of all kinds this- torival and otherwise il, and then-the crowning event of the year --'A soft lights, swing music, pretty girls-fthe prom. And at the last June, with its exhihitions and picnics, concludes the school year. The all-important senior reaches the goal of his four years' struggle--Conv mencement und its attendant aetivities. The seniors say farewell to the Rod and Black, and U.H.S. says 'ghelloq to sum- mer. ,meds Ol FIC li R S Vice-President .... .................. R 0Ill'IliT S'l'REl'I'l'ER Secretary ..... .... I lxIccEI.I.,x SUIILINSKY Treasurer . . . ......... AGNI:s ISOVEL President ..............,..................... Sl-IIRLICY PRICE RAY LUIJCHAK AGNES KOVI-ll. . . . . ROIIERT STlililG'I'ER .... JANE CoNNEI.I.Y ..., DoN ENGLE ....... lVIEt.ToN SYLIIA 1940 SENIOR COUNCIL Seated: SHIRLEY PRICE ......... ..... P resident BETTY JANE SCHMITT .... .... R oom 104 MAIicEI.L,x SURI.1NsIcY. . . .... Treasurer AMI-:EIA CoNI:-su .... .... R oom 101 Standing: . . . .Room 106 . . . . . . . ,Treasurer . . . .Vice-President . . . .Room 106 , . . .Room 101 .. . .Room 104 Well-known Advertising in the Senior Class Only the tiniest .... . .... the Class of 1940 Always sure to please ..... .,....,. S traight A's Individually Designed .... ...William Walla1'e Guard your smile ...... ...... M ary Krieg Let them have music.. .. ..... Eddy Scatena Vitamins for Vitality ........I ....... A l Conte The Newest Sensation in shoes. ...'4King Arthur Ready to serve .............. ..,.. l Bernice Duden Quality Tells ...................... Bernice Davis Beauty that is Backed hy Value. .Elizabeth Blumette Leading Lady ....,.,......... V .,.. Betty McMaster Don't take a girl for granted .......... Bob Streeter America's Big Package for 1940 ...... Tom Caldwell Wherever Particular People Congregate .... Corridor You've always Something to YVear .... Horton Melaro The People's Choice . Dependability ........... Tough but Oh, so gentle .... Swank ......,.......... At the sign of Friendly Service Miles of Smiles .......,.... Good looking hair is an asset. Choice Blend ................. A Man's Idea of a Real Gift.. Grade-A-Brand ............ We're old enough to know. Where there's pep thereis. . Ten o'cloek Shadow ..... Never a dull Moment ....,. Eventually, why not now?.. Service with a Style ...... . . . . ......... Vacation . . .Ralph Waldmi . . .Jack izinderson . . . .Dave Heathcote ..... .Jack White . . . . . .George Kokales . . . . . . .Dorothy Welilv .Sells and Marutiak . . .Betty McGough . .Dorothy Fabian ......All of us . . . .Judy Douglass .. . .Nightwork . . . .Bud Sylha .........June 14 . . . .Charles Flynn W J. R. F. E. T. J- P. E. F. B. W. A. J. A. I 9110 ADAMS, ALICE . . . This future bookkeeper is a member of Cirl Reserves and Com- mercial Club . . . Al enjoys basketball and dancing, and collecting souvenirs. ANDERSON, JACK . . . Zealous contributor to the Hi-Y and Science Club . . . g'Andy looks forward to the day when he is one of Carnegie Tecbis eleven. ATWELL, ROBERT E .... Peabody sent O. H. S. another C. l'. A. uto-be whose aversion to silly girls doesn't discourage his popularity at all. ARTHUR, FURMAN , . . active in the Hi-Y and Science Club, when not busy with the fairer sex. He likes to read and npound it outi' on his Malligatorw for the orchestra. AUBELE, ELEANUHE . . . this lady golferv also likes to read and to collect keys . . . El's membership in the Commercial Club will help her to become a stenog. CALDVVELL, TOM . . . King Tut likes to sleep and play golf. His favorite subject shorthand. AULD, JESSIE . . . This carrot-topped lassie, from Scotland, is our athletic representative . . . belongs to the Commercial Club . ,jfaims to be a bookkeeper, but detests night work BUTERA, PAULINE Nursing as alvocation and reading and volley ball as WJ!! is bookkeeping. BEARD, VIRGINIA lno picturej . . . g'Ginny,' likes swimming, golf, and f Adams Atwell Arthur Aubele tl .. d..... F39 Caldwell Auld Butera Blumette Carlberg Campbell Chambers Conte Connelly Conrad H Reserves, Art, Math, Frenchml Dramatic cluagnul Ho on hobbies are 'T'ickles ' choice. She is a 1114-'Ubi Qf bf the Commercial Club. BLUMETTE, ICLIZABICTH . . . This Commercial Club .' c etaylikes baseball and wants to be a ugoodw stenographer. The Pl-ZKISCOPE Staff says shi 15 if AT mm' for she typed ALL their work. CARLBERC, FRANCES . . . Xvashing dis s is Cal's l pct peeye . . . she would like to b u second D. Thompson. 'gCal,, is treasurer fu, Qia Reselrves and belongs to the Science, French, E and Traffic clubs. N if 5 xlvrj fl CAMPBELL, BOYD . . . Dancing i9'Bo is pastime, raising pigeons his hobby, and making money his ambition. He is a member-gf th Scienfe Club, and Hi-Y. CHAMBERS. NVILLIAM S. . . . professional football and sleepifg prdvide ample enjoyment for 5'Bill,' . . . this member of the Dramatic Club craves a career A' 1 politics., CONTE, ALFRED . . . Al, 1939 football mana- ger, is coach of his own neighb hood teaipl. . . member of Dramatic Club and Hi-Y . . . hopes to be a U. S. Forest Rang . CUNNELLY, JANE . . . This quiet miss is claimed b Cirl Reserves and the Comme ial 'Club ... . swimming, reading, and movie-going her ndail d0l8Ilu UONRA SMELIX The Oak Leaf artist is a member of y the ashion illustrator M less 5+ - W J 1 ,X - J . fav x y if sf 0.1 A! W ,J- .KW fl , 6 Mm GMC lwob 1414, 7!w2,4,,,f.4,p,.7. Jfcrwt N, ,'07,!,? io' , ,,,.jK'WQ5g,l2 WQWMMMI f R. Copley E. Coyle S. Cratsa U. Dapra M. Dasta ,jffj 9.413 A. v' .o as? E. Davitt D. Dickinson D. Donaldson val . 11 G, I Xia -nu-f I , . Uv Tlvliujfkgl ilill ,Rl ilu' J. D uglaQ5 ' ' W. Dryburgh ii E. Doyle ' M. Donoughe Y ROBERT . . . although his Chief rlaim to fame at U.ll.S. is his work on the ' UA gridiron, 'iflopeil belongs to the Science and Hi-Y vluhs . . . wants to he a journalist. COYL 1, E W ELEANUH . . , vollecting souvenirs and danring avrount for much of 6'El'sl, time . . . an 040' ' enthusiastic member of the Girl Reserves and Commervial Cluh . . . her goal is to be a sevre- ' l tary. CRATSA, STEVE . . . This A-l Sea Srout has vhoscn Radio Engineering as a voration. ' ' DAPHA, URBAN . . . Basehall and typing top nllennyisu list of HIIIIISGHICTIIS . . . he contends that sonic- day hi- will he a first-elass auto repairman. D.'XS'l'A, MARY . . . ardent Art Cluh i advocate, this future typist skates and rollects post vartls for revrt-ation . . . lwlievc-s that . . . W WY! 5A llemly saved is il pennl' varm-d. 6 ' ' DAVIS, AGNES . . . nllutyw likes danre orchestras, and makes a hobhy of rollevting photo- 4 graphs of bands and their leaders . . . she df-tests puhlie speaking. DAVIS, BERNICE . . . to he a dietitian is LfBl'l'llil'8,S,, hops- . . . ll'lt'll'llH'l' of the Frvnvli and Traflit' cluhs . . . she rt-ads A ' iddkintl eollevts snapshots . . . is averse to spinavh. DAVITT, lf.ILl4ll'lN . . . 'gilt-el' has developed a .. 'ideline of singing, hut intends to he a nurse . . . she hoasts lIlPlllllt'l'rllllJ in thc Girl Reserves lk, .W and Scienre llluh. DICKINSON, DICK . . . 'gliedli hopes for a hig lmoom in husint-ss soon for ' V he will enter tht- husiness world. Baskethall manager for two years, hut his favorite sport is HJ , 5, hasehall. DUNALDSON, DON . . . to own a drugstore is Don's hope . . . hesides an enviable K+ E' srholastit' revord, he helongs to the National Honor Soriety, Frenvli, and Hi-Y vluhs . . . his to , ' - hohhy is carpentry. J' bgvw' H IJUDIGN, lll'lRNlflE . . . alia-rnit-i' has participated in Girl Reserves, Math, Fri-nch and I 1 ' ljfllllllltli' vluhs, Oak Leaf, and the ,342 PIQIIISCUPI5 . . . vhooses home evonomivs as her life-work. IJOUGL XSS, JUIJITII . . . a staunrh Girl Reserve Ill6'llllH I', juhilant 'fllltlyii has also rontrihuted . to the Art, Srienre, l ren1'h, and Dramatic rluhs. DRYBURGH, VQYILLIAM . . . Dry', finds a -K hohhy in the short wave radio, when the weather is not fit for golf. DOYLE, EDNVARD . . . swimming, reading, and roller skating claim practically all of Ed's time . . . he will he a hook- keeper. DONOUGHE, MARY JANE . . . the sovial life of this future nurse is rounded out hy the Girl Reserves, Frenvh, Svielire. and Dramatic uluhs . . . she enjoys reading and haskethall. ffvfvk ' A f i 0 mfgiwf Wlliwqy ,ww QW! is ff sf .fZwcV.We,,,f F f.ff+f,f,Q.' m Jdeffv 'MM bvdwifwb wc? DUNN, WILLIAM . . . to pe a millionaire playboy wsou please Bill . . . his airplane in wilt-l 5 : 5 will help him to ally high. FABIAN, IIURUTHY . . . basketball and football excel as ffDot's ' favorite sports . . . she also loves dancing and collecting souvenirs. ENGLE, CHARLES D. . . . 5 , Petie', has hung up records with the Alma, French, Hi-Y and Dramatic clubs. FLOWERS, KATHERINE . . . Katiei' selects nursing as her future calling . . . member of the Commercial , Club . . . shc likes roller-skating and football. FLYNN, CHARLES . . . Chuck's list of C , Y favorites include golf and badminton . . . Science, Math, llramatic clubs, and the '39 Pl-1IilsCOP1-1 , . staff have helped prepare our lI.l'..X. nto be. V I i :Z -5, :fl GHUSSE, JAMES . . . Moose's goal is in the clouds as an axiatoris grease monkeyi' . . . if ' cs ice skating and the movies. GALANT, IRENIC . . . Goki, who dances for a pastime, came to 0.H.S. from New Kensington . . . she loves football and basketball but hates uteddy 3 I! beari' haircuts. UAINICS, JAMES . . . This future aeronautical engines-r's motto is nlfvery man for himself . . . hunting is his pastime and his clubs are Hi-Y and Science. FOUST. l'lAIiRll'l'l' W A . . . Sis selects as a vocation either lab work or teaching science . . . she is fond of reading . . . Mi 'JA is a member of the Math and Dramatic clubs. GIVNER, JAMES ...l A n original Alabama Lad, f , V 'S unk has been of great service in soothing Coach Heller's shattered nerves 'round about Qc ljpteinlmer. He likes sports, girls, and typing . . . hopes to be a football star. MZ AA, ElL, IRICNE . . . enthusiastic n nber of the Commercial Club, Rottie adores drawing I ..- , and roller-skating. She finds her gre 't 0.H.S. pleasure in typing and sports. HEA T IOTE, - M QD DAVID . . . amateur photograph as a ob d motion picture projecting as a voca should 1 A 7 7 prove valuable to '5Dave in the e f t ' . e works evenings at the Le ' h. LHES, , X' -., -..,. ' ADYS . . . uRed's Work in t . a ... Q Q rt, Alma, French clubs and on ER COPE is if x l nvied by all . . . in the Nation n ciety . . . as the School Ne R or . In t c x P classroom she has also disting ish . . . i10RVAT, JOE . . . Football is ov s fav tc K 7 sl. A fl pastime . . . be would like to b ' 'o' . 's vorite subject is math. HONQ ' , ' MA 'Q C-J' , di i. . . Sal likes swimming, readi V, a d o f ' . . . is a ment-r of the 1 Ill irc' r . . . 4 It aims to become a beautician . Cf cts cats. WP A l li Q W as x ffl - P. ffnffz Q N D. Fabja 462. f Elo s 't C , C. Fly I. Gala H. oust ' ' Q xvner K' I We . t i . 7, Z1 ba. was-J L- D. Heathcote if gf-Q it 16 5 , -i f -1.09 ' W p .ffffca-A. pl p p My 9 , fr FA .xi E. I in G. Kauffman G. Kokales A. Kovel R. Kauffman x A X N, K Lunsford ,L mf an Lewandowski A ' Ludchak 'L . 7 Krieg V . Ludchak - wil! R56 sf' Ni 49 G-.Y I-JLLJU4 sq Mangino Marutiak . McGough D. McCormick D. Mason tc-1 is A 11.1 UAA' '-.1 'shy 'in shalt--VV, IRWIN, ELLA MAE . . . st-im-6, Math, Traffic-4 miss MEI when she leaves O.H S. to become a C.P.A. KAUFFMAN, GERALDINE . . . French and Math are S'Jcrry's'i favorite subjects and her hobby is collecting poems . . . she is a de- pendable member of Math, Dramatic, French clubs, and Girl Reserves. KOKALES, GEORGE . . . People with had manners bore Koke to the limit. We don't blame him. English is his favorite class. KOVEL, AGNES . . . 'Llinobbyn hates snobbish people. She would like to be a journalist. Her Oak Leaf work is a good training for her ambition. KAUFFMAN, RUTH . . . Work on ,39 PERISCOPE and the Oak Leaf staff still left Ruth time for her hobby, drumming . . . Member of National Honor Society. . Dramatic, and Art clubs will LUNSFORD, KENNETH . . . Although he claims to hate women, we question it somietimes. Books and football 611 his leisure hours. LEYVANDOWSKI, IRENE . . . This movie'ficnd,s favorite subject is English. Ireneis motto, 'GGO places and do things,', sounds good to all of us. LUDCHAK, RAY . . . thoroughly tied ups' with biology, golf, and the Commercial Club, Ray finds no time for other activities. KRIEG, MARY . . . The Lily Ponsi' of O.H.S. contributes to girl Reserves and Dramatic Club. Dancing, English class, swimming, and singing top her list of ulikesf' LUDCHAK, VVILLIAM . . . another fxolf enthusiast, nHupi' also belongs to the Com- mercial Club . . . will bc a Civil Service worker. MANGINO, LENA . . . To be u typist is this inveterate reader's aim . . . Lena likes volley ball and basketball. MARUTIAK, JOHN . . . Three years of O.H.S. football should aid uTwo- gun to attain his ambition of becoming a coach . . . he enjoys hunting and taxidermy. MCGOUGH, BETTY . . . Samples of Betty's artistic and poetic abilities often appear in the Oak Leaf. Shc contributes to the Girl Reserves, Traffic, and Dramatic clubs. MCCORMICK, DONALD . . . Has taken part in the Hi-Y, Dramatic, Science, and Math clubs . . . plans to be a politician. He is a 'LLiteraturc Circulation Engincerv fpapcr boy to youj. MASON, DOROTHY MAE . . . Sea-shell collector and prominent O.H.S. violinist, this future music instructor favors, as her social activities, the French Club and Girl Reserves. 54 9 W W Orzechowskizif Jr Overbeck 1 MCMILLEN, JEAN . . . Jeanis social side was developed through Girl Reserves . . . she likes swimming, reading, and danee music. MCREE, ROBERT . . . This future aviator likes to pester the girls, and his motto is, Have your fun now, tomorrow may never come. MCMASTER, BETTY . . . NB. J. has a penrhant for piano playing and swimming . . . is completing a Serap- hook . . . Girl Reserves, llramatie, Science, and Art elubs and the '39 Priiuscoriz round out her general routine. MELARO, HORTON . . . Naturally g'Speed joined, the Traflie Glub, but he still has car troubles. lfreneh, Dramatie, Seienee elubs, and Hi-Y felt his influenee. MCJUNKIN, LOIS . . . Lody likes photography, football, and the movies . . . she aspires to follow llilorenee Nightingale, as a nurse. BIERLOT, VINCENT . . . In keeping with his favorite sport this member of Gommereial Club would like to own some bowling alleys. Hliiti' will adapt his 'salleysi' for the use of the 'gladiesw for he eonfesses he's a ladies' man. MILLER, RUTH . . . O.H.S. loves to listen to Rutlfs duets with Eddie. Her elubs inrlude Art, Trafhe, Gonnnereial, and Girl Reserves. MOR- WF, DORA . . . likes movie-going, volley ball, and post-eard eolleeting . . . a member of COIlllllCwI7l3l Club and Girl Reserves. ONDRIZEK, BETTY LOU . . . 4'Bet's,, energy is ln t on beeoming a good driver. She attends Math, llralnatie, lrt, and Gommereial rlubs. OTNEA, JOHN . . . any mention of Adolph Hitler arouses Johnis ire . . . likewise too much 'ggoov on girls' fares irritates him. Dramatir, Hi-Y, S4-ienee, Ylath, Freneh, and National Honor clubs still left him time to 'Stop the listi' svholastieally. ORZEGHOWSKI, WALTER . . . E4Orie,,' our future doetor attends Gommereial Glub. Gaddy- ing and playing football at O.H.S. give him plenty of exerrise, OVERBECK, JEAN LOUISE . . . An essential eog in the Oak Leaf, MJ. Lf, also allots her time to the Girl Reserves, Math, Freneli, Dramatie and National Honor elubs. Xylophone playing vw ill be both ber avoeation and vocation. PRIGE, SHIRLEY . . . 4'Shrimp is elainled bv the Girl Reserves Dramatic an . , d lfreneh mlub' the Honor iuictv the ,39 P ISCOPE and i pu idcnt of hu ela REINHOL wif DOROTHY ough he I a good losu ottla tt o o H t ent lu ' s, ,rx-H, I-lltfl .' s 'es f 1' 'ss. . . . Th ' s , 's ' I ull 'V' ha ls t l se Sew bets. e' . l si gh and energy will lu mis ed both by the Girl Re erves ind le G4 tele. RORBELOTH H0910 Tp . . .'.' Uwill 1 des -dbx 'Rsfsz ' ' -'s' ' . O.H S 'belle' ' A wear gowns oigm A U' ' h :res ' ,1lllI'd4.ly, for here lx a l'u ie' llolvf designer. a.,j.f MJ, wo. CMI. L., fb lv .ao0u' ' -dl .- ., f 'a0 'w ir' Yf'R'r,s0 JLJMQWW .db E2 fy '. XE? X 'gi-til 1 if fffaf ,MZ Qffff - as if f Sm 9 , l ,I SJ WJ' . 021 r 9 N My Uv v 1 1 i dn f XV? ,V tschmirrillviligt Qxl abgbgtvekxxi 1xe'5..::'5g?-Q5 R M M. F. D. ' ' RUPERT, WINIFRED . . . Winnie,s motto HBE! honest will help her her aim to wb be a private secretary . . . this philatelist likes dancing and swimming. SANTUCCI, MARGARET l L . . . 4'Marge h4-ollvi-ts odd Il0H.5DilpCi' clipllglfgf . . . theselargilj inuaaylgkbg. out QQ , f great use to cr w len s 18 ac leves mer am ntlon to trave . 4. L , . . . . 1e,' N85 U X9 talented artistc., lcnds his voice to the chorus . . . intends to be an illustrator . . . his social life dx :fx includes the Art alud French clubs. SAUNDERS, IRENE . . . HRene,i, member of Girl Reserves, derives pleasure lrom swimming and typing . . . detests dishwashing . . . her ambition is to become a good wife. SCHTVHTT, BETTY JANE . . . tending a bit to the artistic side, Betty diy ' , ,lane belicves that her membership in the Art Club will aid her to become a dress designer. SELLS, TORRENCE . . . uToad likes fishing, but says he avoids women. His work on the 5 gridiron will help hi111 to achieve his anlbition as a football coach. STREETER. ROBERT . . . W?l4'K1lllF gona-, Bob! Cllerking aaPglgrinn's and carrying papei:IlceegiIlA3Xb busy gultlhe still finds time 'or ramatic, 31811, an i- c ubs. SUB IN KY, M. CE , . . . 'E a y yearns to travel. She hates conceited people . . . is to be a secretary so she joined the Commercial Club. SH.-XDLE, ELMER .... A hoy there . . . this 'Lsailor to bei, contents himself with golf and basket- 4. ball . . . has been athletic manager . . . belonged to the l'li-Y. SIENA, EDWARIJ . . . uEd's'7 ambition to live in peace and his desire to be like Hitler and rule the world clash. Caddying and football vied with each other for his attcnton at U.H.S. SYLH,-X, MISLTON . . . 'Buclv is an old hand at basketball and football and we might also say at his hobby, 'gthc ladicsfi He has contributed to Art and French clubs and the Oak Leaf. VILLELLA, FRANK . . . This Hi-Y, Dramatic, and Math club memberis namc will be seen on the sports page as a big league baseball player, if his ambition comes true. WEBB, DOROTHY . . . This pianists's Commercial Club activities go with her aim to be a secretary. WALlJ0, RALPH . . . an advocate of the Science, Math, and Dramatic clubs. Ralph contents himself with amateur photography and electricity . . . hopes to enter the medical world. YVALLACE, XX lLLlAfVl . . . to list his activities is almost impossible, Math, Dramatic clubs. Hi-Y, Honor Society and '39 PIGKISCUPE editor . . . his maps would astound a military genius and may final a useful outlet in his ambition to pork for the government. Streeter k N Sublinsky 0 Sh x. st adle Q 0 Siena V ic . Q o QIX X-1' Sylba Villella Webb ldo llace I - 0 egg,-513423 56 YW M 150 -.tu ff Wu 9. -1174 Dfw' W Last but not Least YYlll'l'lC, JACK . . . The Hi-Y, Drainatie, Science, Math, and l'l!'6llf'll elulis and Honor Soeiety llt'Illl1I'ld a large portion of Squirt's', time . . . he also nindulgesi' i11 the QLl'llIl1'lllPlI.S sport-golf . . . aspires to he all engi- neer. XVHITIC, CLXYTUN . . . 'l'raflie, Seienee, and l'll'0llf'll elulis keep Hlilaelaie liusy . . . golf and water sports oeeupy lllllfll ol' his tilne outside sehool. YUUNG, DUN.-XLD . . . with a vocation of air l'0l11lHl0Illllg to look forwarcl to, l7uff', is satisfied with rezulingz, liaskethall, and lllt'lI'llI0l'rllill ill the s!'ll'lll'4' Cluli. Hall of Fame f J Nine well-known names comprise the W'ho's Who 7 of the Class of 19-10. These members were I bf chosen hy a popular vote of their OWII class- mates o11 lllt? hasis of scholarship, personality, leadership, and service. JEAN LOUISE UVERBHCK, whose report card merits praise at any ti111e, was also chosen as Senior Merit Parader . . . Hll untiring student herself, she hates to hear others Hlieat around the liushf' DON DONALDSON, Wllll first saw the light of day in Puelilo, Colorado, later came to Oaklllllllt where he has continued to live llp to his motto, Honesty is the Best Policy? SHIRLEY PRICE . . . Here, there, yn, every- where . . . when tl1ere's work to he done 0116 finds Shirley Priee ready a11d willing to lend a X ha11d. HARRU-IT FOUST . . . The elatter of dishes lllld tl1e exclamation of Gee whizn show washing dishes when what she really WHIIIS to do is to go to Chicago University to lieeome a lah- oratory technician. CLADYS HUGHES . . . Gracious and willing service is second nature to Gladys Hughes, whose ahility i11 tl1e elassroom is unexeelled. W'lLLlAlVl VYALLACH . . . lt's no Wonder that Vililliam Vilallaee likes to plan mil- itary campaigns since his idol is .lulius Caesar. JOHN ORNEA eanie from Brooklyn to set up a splendid record socially and scholastieally. One ean't hlame straightforward AlVll'lLlA CONRAD for having a pet aversion to ulllllH'CI'S77 of any kind. As program cl1airma11 ofthe Girl Reserves, Amelia has started many lllICI'CSIlllg discussions. CHARLES D. l3lNGl,l3l . . . The ni11tl1 memher of the Hall of Faniev confesses to tl1e ljlfltlsllolfl-1 staff that he has Zlll aversion towards silly women and that his faxorite pastime is sleeping. . Toy Mission Helps Santa Claus The Slll0Il of paint, the lilows of l1a111111ers, shrill whistles, and the renewed popping of pop- gnns once again heralded the arrival of the Sen- ior 'l'oy Mission. which aided i11 making Christ- lllilS Day a happy one for one hundred Cllilllfell. f that Harriet Foust is at her pet aversion of I1 so graciously typed all copy. Then where would we Merci As has been said previously somewhere in this vol- ume, cooperation brings success. This year once again it was that quality evidenced by the faculty, the student body, patrons, and advertisers working with the staff, which published your 1940 Pr:luscoPls. Despite the raise in price, 450 loyal faculty meni- bers and boys and girls responded to the cry Buy a Prinlscoricfl This alone showed splendid cooperation. The stall' hohbled along minus two members part of the year. However, the llzero hour was met as per schedule because of considerable uoutsidel' help. Special mention is made of Elizabeth llluinette, who have been without Miss Wlhite and her cohorts, Gladys Hughes, Betty McMaster, Margaret Maddox, Peggy Marshall, Melton Sylha, and Willianii Chambers? June Please Patronize Our Patrons Bien Sitler and hcr father deserve a big slice of thanks too for their wonderful help with football pictures. Even Don Fusia got Hin on poster-making. fWe wonder howl l Listed in the index below are our advertisers. Among them are friends who have supported your PERISCOPE for twenty-four years. The stad is grateful for this un- tiring service and asks the entire student body to co- operate in llboosting our backersf, Lastly wc extend our grateful appreciation to our own Mr. Ediniston for helping to keep us ustraightf' and to Mr. Wise of Jahn and Ollier and Mr. Weaver of the Pittsburgh Printing Company for their helpful and willing suggestions. Thank yon, everyone, and a happy suinmer to all. ur Patrons Page Adgie's Service Station ...... . . . .78 Allegheny Advance-Leader .. ..., 78 Allegheny Valley Trust .... .... 6 7 Amann's Grill .......... .... 8 0 Antoon, Jane M ...... . ,... 62 Arcade Restaurant .. .... 79 Barbers ........... .,.. 6 6 Bardes, Paul M ....... .... 7 1 Bard's ....,............ .... 7 2 Ben Franklin Store ..... .... 7 2 Bossert, J. M. 8: Son ...... ,... 7 1 Business Training College .. . . . . .79 Brooke's Service Station .. . ....81 Carter, L. K. Motor Co ........,. ..,. 8 0 Curran's Service Sta ion .......... ..,. 8 4 Croghan Engraving 8: Printing Co .,.. .... 7 7 Chamber of Commerce .....,....., .... 6 5 Conley's School ................. .... 8 1 Cut Rate Drug Store .... .... 7 9 Dark Hollow Water ....,. .... 7 0 DuFEs-Iron City College .. ..., 86 Eaton Funeral Home .... .... 7 7 Edgewater Steel Co ..... ,.... .... 8 5 Edgewater Restaurant . ,... ...... .... Educational Supply Co., Inc. ....... Fisher, W. H. ............... ...,,. . .. . First National Bank of Oakmont ..... .... Fleischer's Bakery ................. ... . Fort Pitt Chemical Company ...... ..,. Friedlander's Meat and Groceries ...., .... Gasparich, John S. .....,........ . . . . Gordon's Funeral Home . . . . . . . Grace Martin's School . . . . . . . Grubbs, O. S. 81 Sons .... .... Hamilton, Ed ......... .... Hastings, J. L ........ ....,....... .... Hayes Service Station .............. .... Heimburger's Automotive Service ,... .... Henggi, Robert R .... .............. .... Henke, E. D ........... .......... .... Hunter Bros. ........ . .. Huston, Charles E. .......... . Ingalls Iron Works .........., Jahn 8r Ollier Engraving Co ..... J. 8: S. Dep't Store, Inc. ......,, Jakovac's Market ........,....... Josten's Treasure Craft Jewelry.. Kerr, Durbin S. 8: Son .... ....... King, Charles E ........ ......... Kokales Bros. .............., . Kurtz Bros. .................... . Lenchner, F., Merchant-Tailor ............... . . . . Lieberman, Dave-Fancy Groceries. . . . . ....... . . . . 72 81 64 59 74 79 64 80 71 84 I9 77 91 69 64 77 78 86 88 81 83 72 82 70 75 74 81 88 78 92 Yoder, J, B .... ........ . Page Macrum, R, A. ....... ...- 9 2 McGivern, Arthur J.. .. . . . .76 Men's Shoppe .... .. --i. 84 Merriman, William ... . - - -71 Messina, Sam . ..... ..-- 6 2 Miller, E. N. Co ..... .... 9 2 Miller, Stephen J. ..... .... 9 1 Mobil Service Station ................ .... 7 9 Murphy, G. C. C0 ......... ............. .... 6 3 Nelson, Florence Lore ................... .... 7 2 New Kensington Commercial College ..... .... 7 2 Oaks ................................. .... 7 7 Oakmont Floral Shoppe ............. .... 7 9 Oakmont HeighL's Country Club ..... .... 7 6 Oakmont 8z Verona Dairy 8: Ice Co.. . . . . . .90 Oakmont Planing Mill ................... .... 8 1 Oakmont Pontiac Co. ..................... .... 8 1 O'Connor Reclamation 8: Equipment Co.. .. . . . .82 Ostien, Jacob .......... .... ............. .... 6 4 Palmer, Alex .... .......... ............ .... 7 0 Pittsburgh Printing C0 .... .... 8 6 Reinhold Ice Cream ......... .... 7 9 Restelli Monument Works .... .... 7 0 Rose Melaro Beauty Shoppe.. . . . . . 74 Rustain Products, Inc. ......... .... 7 6 Scaife, William B. 8: Sons Co. . . . . . .61 Silverman's ................. .... 9 1 Selleck, Charles F .......... .... 7 0 Singler, W. M ............ .... 9 2 Smith, Lee S. 8: Son Co .... .... 7 7 Sproul, Jack .............. .... 8 8 Stone's Pharmacy ..... .... 8 2 Suburban Water Co ....... .... 6 5 Ted's Meat Market ......... .... 6 8 Thompson Sr Co ............... .. . 286 Three Star Bottling Works. . .. .. . . 72 Tomlinson, J. H ............ .... 6 8 Union Collieries .......... .... 8 6 U. S. Gypsum Co ..... ..... .... 9 1 Valley Bowling Alleys ....... .... 8 2 Vallcy Heights Nursey Co .... .... 7 4 Verona Building 8r Loan ....... .... 8 8 Verona Lumber 8: Supply Co. .. .. . .92 Villella's Shoe Shop ............. .... 6 5 Volkwein's Musical Instruments. .. . . . .82 Volkwein, E. A .................. .... 6 5 Walters Manufacturing Co .... .... 9 1 Weimer Flower Shop ......., .... 8 4 Williams, F. J .............. .... 7 4 Willows Pool ................ .... 9 3 Woman's Club of Oakmont. .. . . . .77 Woodings, S. 8: Sons ........... .... 6 9 Woodings Verona Tool Works .... .... 7 1 . ....................... 73 History is Made... From the Thoughts, Hopes, Aspirations, and Actions of Inrliirifllmls . . . You WHO are members of the 1940 Gradu- ating Class of O. H. S. are indeed 'Gmakers of history. The sum total of your desires and acts will make its mark small or large in the course of world events. Put first things Hrst. Remember that the first among all things is the development of character. Think well . . . Live well . . . Build well so that history will be that much brighter for the part, however modest, that you play in its making. '23 The First National Bank OAKMONT, PA. MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION and Mrs. R. T. Ferguson ,. Help I Aid I Succor ! This your tho lil-lIllSt1Ul'IC stall sent out an urgzi-nt 1-ry lrilrulm-'Ll to the vuusv. 'llhoir willingni-ss ln-Iped uhnosl lor hclp firiuiivizxlly. Sixty lrienils ol' 0.H.S. ll4 2ll'li this as IlllH'll us thi-ir vontrihntions for iw know they ure- uy unil unsxwrm-ml il. This page might hm- te-rim-rl un hark of our vfforts. :nor lioll ol lhusz- 1'lIIZl'IlS ul Uulunonl who von- Mr. anal Mrs. Norman A. Abel Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Aber Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Bowen and Mrs. R. J. Lanrlseadel Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Bairrl Mr. A. E. Berg Miss jane Blackburn Mrs. C. F. Blue, jr. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Boak Mr. and Mrs. Dale M. Boothman Miss Frances Elizabeth Caldwell Miss Florence L. Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cecil Rev. Byron C. Claus Mr. and Mrs. A. Leon Davis Mr. and Mrs. John R. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Ralph B. Derr Mr. A. M. Dudley Mr. and Mrs. B, W. Dunham Mr. and Mrs. Erwin F. Eckharclt Mr. and Mrs. W. G, Egbert Mr. Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Louis I. Feickt and Mrs, Frank C. Foote Miss Eileen Fowler Mr. Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Francis C. Frary and Mrs. Karl P. Frazier and Mrs. W. M. Hazlett Mrs. Hilda Kirby Mr. Mr. Mr, Mr. Dr. Mis Mr, Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Harry Lantz and Mrs. C, A. Letsche and Mrs. A. B. Manherz and Mrs. Wilford E. Mann s Gloria Matthews and Mrs. R. T. McElhose and Mrs. D. W. McGeorge and Mrs. W. R. McKown and Mrs. J. W. McVicker and Mrs, C. L. Meanor Rev. Willard Colby Mellin Mr. and Mrs. jay R. Moore Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Neely Mr and Mrs. A. C. Oberlin Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Oberlin Mr and Mrs. W. V. Oclgen Mr and Mrs. Harry Overbeclr Miss Anna Jane Pilgram Mrs. C. E. Pruger Don Rait, Jr. Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Reagan Mr. and Mrs. J. Russel Ross Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Seaver Miss Isabel Shaw Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Smith Miss Josephine A. Steiner Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stitt Mrs. C. F. Succop Dr. and Mrs. W. M. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Nevin Woodside Mrs. John Witherspoon AND MAY ALL THE YEARS TO COME BE AS SUCCESSFUL BRINGING EVERY OPPORTUNITY FOR HAPPINESS AND PROFIT TO EACH ONE OF YOU! ' WM- B. W5Qf!.!,FEN 4 4 o- A CFounded 18025 A O KMONT INSTITUTION SINCE I8 4 Weldon , WO' Phone Oakmont 98 Jane M. Antoon Dry Goods and Ready-to-Wear Furnishings 347 Delaware Avenue OAKMONT, PA. Sam Messina Electric Shoe Repairing Cement Work Do11e on Ladies, Shoes GRUBBS ARCADE Summer at the WilloW's Pool Who is he, girls? Cfmon, tell us . . . A pre- view of Oakmo11t,s future Olympic stars who take time out to get sun-tanned . . . Three of our new crop of freshies get acquainted ahead of season . . . uRuss', and 4'Wimpy take Betty for a cool dip in the pool . . . Dorothy a11d Patty get ushotw with no after effects. uPop', Gerding surveys his nautical domain with pride. Why not? . . . uNooxie,' and H. Jean spend a day at the beach . . . Look pretty, girls. We like your umbrella . . . Old Pals are Frank and Clayton . . . She7s a little tough to handle, eh, Johnnie? But what can you expect. She's nice and dry . . . Don and Bob bother basking beach beauties . . . Time staggers backwards along with Pete and uGina', who reminisce a bit. akmont Has Golden ubilee Let's take an ride on the Lindy Loop, u vurnival favorite . . . Queen l.il1hetts and Miss Columlriu, elected hy Ualimonters, reign ut Uakmont's Colden Juhilee, in which the whole town participated . . . Wihereill we go next, say Syl, B. J., and Swartzy as they come to at standstill . . . joe and Toinniy sit this swim out in order to get in the l'liRlSCot'li . . . Marge and uPuuk 6X0lliiIlQLk' pointers on the hest methods of carrying tennis rack:-ts on hot days . . . Oh, how we loved the Ferris Wheel at the Colden ,luhileel lt was almost as much fun as the pageant in whivh we school kids 'guvtedi' . . . 'aPiggyi' rolls out the power . . . Diz tells his ow11 fortune . . . Petie takes time out to rest at Erie . . . Boll visits lover's rendezvous Niaffarn Falls het 9 r- 9 heis sorry he's alone . . . Crave and Louie skip a dip to pose for the birdie . . . No dealing off the bottom, girls. Thut's Cll0illlllg'l Compliments of G. C. Murphy Co. 'Qt' Five and Ten Cent Store 5' l RUN'l' STRl'llfT VERUN.-X, P.-X FRIEDLANDI-3R'S M eat and Groceries Ice Cream, Candy Hot Dogs and Sandwiches of all kinds 663 l ll TH ST. UAKMUNT, PA. Phone Uakmont 933-.l After 6 P. M. JACOB OSTIEN Wearing Apparel of Quality For Every Nlemher of the Family 49 436 ALLEGHENY RIVER BLVD. OAKMUNT, PA. HEIMBURGER'S Automotive Service Synchronization of Distributors Carburetor Repairs Complete Motor Tuning W. H. FISHER Electric Supplies Everything in Hardware, Paints, Class, Varnish, Stoves and Ranges, Seed and llfred HQlIlllblll'gl'l', Service Engineer Fertilizer l0th and Maryland .-Xvenue lllllilllfllli T30 VICRONA, PA. Phone iliikllltjlll 17 Confucius say Honorahle 0. H. S. Teachers say- Mr. lfldmistonw --one and one make Woo. Miss Moot-Singing lady should practice what she sereech. Mrs. Fosterflinglish is mother tongue be- cause honorahle father hardly gets chance to use it. Mr. Vllageiiseil-ffBaml player who wear tight shoe likely corny. Miss Raye--Polygon simply dead parrot. Dr. Fusia- 'Boy with mumps likely to feel swell. Mr. HellerfBasehall player who read poetry after game goes from what to verse. Miss Vllhitee-Art students who eat candy can only draw flies. Mr. Shuker-Boy with red shirt in field like hattle of Civil Wvarf-Bull Run. Wlieil it's warm in room 202, students say sihott. ln room 201 pupils find Frent-h's Harter than they thought. Englisliman say hoy who tear trousers- need upensef' After All Teachers are human heings. l wonder hovs many pupils realize this fact. There is a period, I would say hetween the sixth grade until the time we hecomc juniors in high school, when we consider our teachers as persons from a different world entirely. Be- fore this time we must he too young to think ahout it, and after our eleventh year we must have more hrains. A good many persons may disagree with 1116. Think it over. Have you not at one time or another had the idea that the teacher was Mont to get youn? Certainly you have, hut on the other hand, if you haxen't, don't read any further. This is strictly for average stu- tl611lS. lt does seem a shame that we must pass six perfectly good years thinking that our teachers are some sort of monsters whose one desire is to Hunk us. The very next time you see a teacher, stopl Take a good look, surprising isnit it, they are human after all. HfY. liiivrox. '-Ll. Join the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce in its efforts to Make Oaknlont a Better Place ln Which to Work, Live, and Play 0 Compliments E. A. Volkwem of C P Class of '33, yroeeriee astries . and Anthony V1llella's Supreme Products SHOE STGRE featuring Phone 318-319 OAKMUNI We invite our customers to visit our modern Filtration and Vlfater Softening Plant Vile know they will he interested in seeing the process that is necessary to tleliver a water whieli is irleal for clomestie uss. SUBURBAN WATER CCMPANY 748 Allglleny River Blvcl., Oakmont, Pa. A. C. Garvin, Vice-Prvsirlvnl, mul General .Uanagvr 'S' WATER SUPPLY for Oakmont, Verona, and Penn-Pl1nnfHarmar Townships Compliments of Oakmont Barber VALLEY BARBER SHOP J. Palmieri 85 Son 828 Allegheny River Boulevard COMMUN ITY BARBER SHOP D. 81 D. Caplano 512 Allegheny River Boulevard JAMES LIBERTO,S BARBER SHOP James Liberto 150 Allegheny River Boulevard Association ELITE BA RB ER SHOP Bill Cosnotti 665 Fifth Street SP1TZIE'S BARBER SHOP Frank Pizzuto 831 Allegheny Avenue MODERN BARBER SHOP Sum Ciardina 303 Allegheny Avenue Picnics Reign I Nine fair maids! . . . P. P. surveys lunch with disgust, oh yeah? . . . WHSIIJI that PERI- SCOPE snack delicious? . . . Hswingcopatorsai . . . L6NOtl1iHg else to do hut posef' fwfr Just Watch these merry More Picn ics I Come and get it . . . Swing, the thing . . . Sailor beware . . . Between shots . . . See- Saw Marjorie Daw . . . No work, no eat. After ull, whutis more fun than picnics? ' Congratulations to the Class of 1940 It is with great pleasure this bank extends to you our greetings, and wish you every measure of success and good luck. As you are about to go to college, or out in Life's work we invite you to use the facilities of this bank. Allegheny Valley Trust Compan J. H. TCMLINSON REAL ESTATE . . INSURANCE . . NOTARY PUBLIC 425 Isabella St., Oakmout Phone Oakmont 1193-,l Assoviated with Valley Realty mul lnsuranre Agency of New Kensington Sehoolls out . . . May We have u sip too. , , S Ellen? . . . Don't lie llasllful, girls . . . The Ted M, Kose:-ki, Prop. north wind cloth hlow . . . Tickets, Please . . . l'Dov. Wediilmmre on the jolx . . . Two fashion Q plates . . . Uakmont scores the first l0llt'l1d0Wll 854 Allegheny River Blvd. at tlle Verona game . . . Bull wants a lrite . . . OAKMONT, PA. Phone llakinont 9575 'lliine out . . . No loafing, Sam . . . Murclling along, together . . . Let me see your license. please. S. Woodings SL Sons ZT9-T31 FRONT ST. Hardware and F and Compliments of EST IBIS Phone Oak 4 o. s. causes s. sous E John l,uras 8 Co., Paints., Varnishes and Glass REAL ESTA1' Seeds, Carden Tools and lfenving lSU'9 ' SUN INSURANCE Telvpliom- Uukniont 1005 VICRUNA, l'.-X. oa 'mo P9' It must he good, Mary . . . Napoleon und l1is ll0Ilt'llIlli1ll . . . 4'lzzy has her eye on VQTilly . . . Paul poses . . . The pause for the pRl+j5'l'0N KERR .L ll. HJXYPIS hirdie . . . Suh-duhsn on the steps . . . Along F 1 ' f 1 the Avenue . . . Hold still, Judy . . . A study or may nmtillum I? tleryi egrfie ,, , of wear there is at svientlfiv blllCllllI' of our house of knowledge . . . Smutter l eggy . . . Three Stooges. Oil to suit its speed und seal its power. Compliments of CHARLES F. SELLECK Interior Decorating and Real Estate RESTELLI Monument Works Headstones, Monuments and Markers Pennsylvania Avenue and Eighth Street OAKMONT, PA. Phone- Oakmont 589 and 297 Dark Hollow Water Health-ful and Refreshing For 60 Years the Standard of Purity DARK HOLLLTW WATER CO. Phono ljlllilllillll 35 0.XliiVlON'l', PA. ALEX PALMER Registered Plumbing and Heating Sewering and Cas Fitting JOBISINH PROMPTLY .-XTTENDED TU Ewtinmtvs Cheerfully Furnished PHONE OAKMUNT -10 Jo TEN'S TREASU RE-CRA FT JEWELRY AND STATIUNERY Sinve l89T Q OWATONNA, MIN N. Wm. Merriman's Gordon BEAUTY SALON FUNERAL HOME Individual Finger Waves On the B0ule1Jard', Macllineless Permanents Q 500 UELAWTARE AVENUE llall tlakmom 132-.I Oakmont Phone 633 C0 'Plime'1'S M. BOSSERT SL SONS Of 346-348 Delaware Avenue M, Lucas Paint, House Furnishings, Notary Public Fishing Tackle, Licenses Oldvst Hardware Stun' ' in the Valley REAL ESTATE INSURANCE 111,.,m- OAK 111 Compliments of 1 Woodings -Verona Tool 'Works BETTER TRAINING FOR BETTER POSITIONS New Kensington Commercial College Appproved by the Pennsylvania Slate Committee on Standards 859 Fifth Avenue New Kensington, Pu. Phone N. K. 434- Remember To Buy From Our Patrons Compliments GO To The J. GL S. Company, Inc. BARD,S J. Svllnclx, Proprietor DRY GOODS, CLOTHING anfl SHOES HYOUT Ive Cream S50 f'H Larliesl, 3191155 unfl Boys' Furnishings FOR GOOD THINGS To EAT East Railroall and South Avenues VERONA, PA. 420 Allegheny River Blvd. l'hone ljklkllllllll 9533 'MKMONT Florence Lore Nelson Compliments BEAUTY SHOPPE f 0 436 Allegheny River Blvd. The Ben Franklin Store OAKMONT, PA. OAKMONT, PA. Phone Oakmont IO89 Three Star Compliments Bottling Works of llfanufacfufcfs Of Edgewater Restaurant All Kinds of Carbonated Beverages mmm, Uakmom 305 160 Allegheny River Blvd. VERONA, PA. OAKMONT PYC iQ 0110 IIIOSI QII'ill'iUllS Lll'kll0YN'll llglllf'Ilt of Ll lll l'S0lliil f' SEND YOUR PH OTUGRA PH J. H. YUDEK School Plmtugraphar JMLL 5 ,jd KJ , f. M X A ' X A ,2f -Q-M ' fwcff 51 f 1.65 5 1 F leiscl1er's Bakery FOR DELIVERY . . . Call Oakmont 310 or 1660 Allegheny River Blvd. at Del. Ol! 763 Allegheny Ave. Phone Oakmont 355 Estimates Cheerfully Furnished CHAS. E. KING Practical Tinner and Roofer Sheet Metal Work Agents for 20th CENTURY FURNACE T415 Allegheny Avenuc OAKMONT, PA. F. J. Williams Sales Service Parts 6 f- OLDSMOBILE -A 8 416-18 Alleghcny River Blvd. VALLEY HEIGHTS NURSERY CO. MORTEN'S Hulton Road OAKMONT, PA. lV,illClll0Ht, Pa. Pll0I'le 298 Phone Uaknlont 1216 The permanent wave of your dreams has 11ow liecome a reality, wi 1 lis new inve11 ion . . . ' 16 use 5 e aro ermanen are tl tl t '11 'ER W l P IW U tyitls different! patent pending. Advanced branches of beauty culture such as: Electrolysis for the permanent removal of superfluous hair, individualized scalp treatments and facials for different disorders such as saggy mus- cles, lines and wrinkles, acne, hlackheads, large pores, etc. Rose Melaro Beauty Salon 43-l ALIAECH ENY RIVER BLVD. Oakmont Phone 273-,I Durbin S. Kerr GL Son 103 WASHINt QTON AVEN UE Insurance AUTOBIOBILE FIRE TH EFT 'ii' Oakniont TTD 'e-. M, In and round O. H. S. '4Uscar demonstrates the soherness of our determined freshmen . . . A window full of juniors . . . Four on one. It must he a pro- phylactic iee cream fone . . . Ralph does his Boy Scout deed for the day, or is he just showing off for the PICRISCOPIC hirdie ? . . . Wliatls your answer for numher 3? Three heads are hetter than one . . . Vlforking our way from the ground up. There-'s always room at the top- V-even of the school steps . . . Are you thirsty girls? This plug might he a hit hetter than our drinking fountains land this is a plug for new drinking fountainslii . . . How's husiness, hoys? That load of papers ought to work up a good appetite . . . Home James! Grace has her license . . . Lucky Dev knows how to get 'en1. How does he do it? . . . Says Mpllllliv to Carolyn, 'EDM you hear the one ahout ---- N? ,jeff Z I I Arthur J. McGivern Justice of Peace Removes Real Estate Insurance RUST AND sTA1Ns . , R 0 nuxiins f CLARIQNCIA: H. Cmsvslz Fi TOTH, Attorney nt Lau,- 'Wmmimnff . NX- ' Bathtubs and Slnks IOC and 25C Compliments of -fs Oakmont Heights FO, S,,,, 0, Country Club Bocas AND Bum, S. S. Knizscig Q F. W. WooLwou'rH W. T. GRANT C. C. MURPHX' H. L. CKE!-IN Mu. BL,-XCKBURN, Mgr. A Day at O. H. S. Mother, Mother, I used to say Why canit I go to school today? Janie, Johnnie, and Jackie have gone, And I have to stay home and play on the Mother, Mother, now I say Do I have to go to school today! All we do is loaf and play, lawn. Of Course, she knows hotter and sends me away. Arriving at school a few se:-onds late, I was sent to the office hy the foul ha fate Entering the door, I stammerecl 'nroun nd of . d, Because an excuse could not be found. History has gone hut not too fast, And there goes the hell and ll0VV lVIatl1 class. lt really isnit had they say, But oh! that test the other day. Eleven forty-five and home I run Wisliing, i11 vain, that school were done But one oieloek and here I am Ready to hencl in Gym if I can. The sixth period wasn,t quite so dull, But in English class there was quite a lull. Our teacher attempted to explain a phrase, But most everyone was in a daze. Chorus went all right too We sang solne songs and tl1e11 were through Four o'cloek now! Oh! happy day, For we can go home and out to play. -v--IVIARY CoNNEi.m', '41. Compliments of EATON FUNERAL HOME Phone-Uaklnont 1178 UAKMONT, PA. Compliments of THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF OAKMONT ln appreciation of many kinflnesses Compliments Compliments of of ED. HAMILTON LEE S. SMITH 8: SON CO. Electrician Dental Supplies and Equipment KHENAN BUILDING Phone Oakmont 251-R P1TTsuUm:H,PA. For Your Entertainment . . . THE OAKS THEATRE A Truly Mod:-rn Theater COI1gI'lilll1HI10llS on Your 1940 PERISCUPR S. NI. RonNoK, Manager Congratulations To the Class of '40 ROBERT R. HENGGI Packard STUDENT NAME CARDS A complete line superior in material and craftsmanship 'Q' The Croghan Engraving SL Printing Company FREMONT, OHIO E. D HENKE 438 OAKMONT AVENUE BETTER MEATS Call Uakmont 9-1 for Delivery OAKMUNT, PA. Zestful I Informative l Old Man Advancinis Column in the ALLEGHENY VALLEY ADVANCE-LEADER F. LENCHNER Merchant Tailor Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and Rapairerl PHONE OAKMONT 303 Corner w73SlllHgl0H and Allegheny Avenue. ADGIE'S SERVICE STATION American Oil Company Products Firestone Tires and Radios W7illard Battery Service Dorua Wm wsu and ARTHUR BEuc,xM.xsc0, Props. 507 ALLECHENY AVENUE Footnotes in Fashion Score yourself on these. Answers 011 page 92. fue triehez pasfr 1. A sloppy joe is a hamhurger joint fha a large sweater an untidy hoy. 2. Pork Pie is fab modern hat fhib main course in dinner felt Wialt Disney character. 3. Canned music is fab a new Heinz Variety fhii preserved notes fc! Victrola recordings. 4. Saddle shoes are Kay used for horseback riding fhj popular sports shoe fel a new form of horseshoe. 5. Oxfords are fail a comfortahle walking shoe fhil a graduate of an English college llc? animals who watch the Fords go hy. 6. Tunic is tial a salt-water fish lihib an acid dye fcfb three-quarter length blouse. 7. Huarache is lair South American native th? woven sandal lc! new cheer. 8. Dogging is Kal a slang word fhii modern dance fel taking your dog for a walk. 9. Reversihles are fair gears on a car thi repeated poetry tel two-purpose COEII. lil. Three-quarter socks are fa! socks that cost 754: Chip knee socks fel socks' divided in three places. ll. Wfedgies are fafb door stops fhfi lumherjacli's tool fel IICW type shoes. 12. Snood is fal a modern hair net lfhl inquisitive person feb an un- friendly person. Fort Pitt Chemical Company Pittsburglfs Largest and Oldest Manufacturers of SANITARY, LAUNDRY, INDUSTRIAL, DRY CLEANER, INSTITUTIONAL, CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS Phmw-Grant 3348-Oakmont l693 26th and Smalllnan Streetr PITTSBURGH, P x. The Cut Rate Drug Store I. SPANN, Mgr. DRUGSglIANDY-1IIC.-XRS-TOILETRIES We rllake Our Own BTC BUSINESS TRAINING COLLEGE SECRrc'mR1AL ACCoUN'1'lNc: Busixriss Anxrxxls'rRA'1'1oN COURSES FULTON BUILDING 'CE CREAM PI'l IISBURGH Oakmont 899-9609 328 Oakmont Avenue A'1'LAN '1'1 2678 Arthur and McGrail's MOBIL SERVICE Efficient, Friendly Service 400 Allegheny River Blvd. Oakmont, Pa. 1,l1Olll5 9509 Compliments Of Oakmont Floral Shoppe Arcade Restaurant OPEN DAY AND NIGHT JOHN M,u..xcHlAs, Proprietor Gruhbs Arcade UAKMUNT, PENNA. Oalfmonfs Favorite REINHOLD'S ICE CREAM Served at Arcade Restaurant CHll10UIl,S Pharmacy ljdgewuter Restaurant Wvillows Pool JOHN S. GASPARICH Corner 5th Street and Virginia Avenue PHONE OAKMONT 1097 Leading Store in Oakmont, Pa. I Follow the Crowd to the Leading Store Compliments of L. K. Carter Motor Co. Dodge and Plymouth OAKMONT 960 OAKMONT, PA. OAKMONT PLANING MILL C. F. REED AND BROS. Phone Oaktnont 59 Dealers in All Kinds of Lumber AMANN'S GRILL AND BLUE ROOM For a Bite or a Meal DINE AND DANCE 515 Allegheny Avenue OAKMONT, PA. l It May Sound Goof , But it's True Wllile standing on a street corner in Wash- ington, D. C., Bob Landseadel became the proud possessor of a comparatively new, green hat. The gentleman, from Whose cranium the bonnet was lJl0W11, evidently considered l1is destination of more importance than his chapeau, for he mounted a street car minus his lid. Bob wasn't sorry for, mirabile dictu! it fit. One bright, sunny day, ye Worthy Editor forgot she was wearing dark glasses and re- marked, Gee, it's getting dark. Mus' bc gonna rainlw Don't be shocked if you see Roland Butt- gereit wrapped i11 a baby blue blanket in Miss Shottls arms some day. It seems his ac- tions Were so childish one day that Miss Shott asserted that he belonged in a baby cradle. Charles Gerding caused quite a furor at the Band Concert when tl1e audience clapped at the Wrong time and he momentarily halted to say, Sc-use melv ln the absence of her mother, Nancy Reed decided to bake corn muffins. She concluded that Ollly one-half the recipe was sufficient. This she proceeded to prepare. When asked at what thermostatic temperature she baked them, she replied, wfhe recipe called for 350 degrees so, since l, baked only one-half the recipe, l took 175 degrees of course. fYou should have tasted the mullinsli At the band concert this spring, Harry Fossett couldn't seem to get his bass horn to 'ltootw properly at first. He struggled along as best he could, then lol and behold! He practically blew out a piece of one of Nappy's cleaning cloths that had accidentally fallen into it. After its extraction, everything Went fine. uL'insti's geranium garden had a red blos- som. Vraimentl 30th Year M S C0 LEY,S SCHOUL 6214 WALNUT STREET, EAST END, PITTSBURGH Secretarial Training for Young Women Fill Up With Tydol Flying HA Gasoline Af me Sign of me Fl,-ing HA AT Brookes Service Station WASHING and GREASING The Educational Supply Company, Inc. l'AlNlf1sVll,I,l-1, OHIO Vlanufavlurers of Ilo1nmvm'1-ment AIIIIOIIIIUGIIICIIIS, Diplomas, School Report and Record Forms KOKALES BROS. Quality Meats and Groceries Phone 416 154 Allegheny River Blvd. UAKMONT PONTIAC CO. 607 Allegheny Ave. Oakmont 9589 OAKMONT, PA. Compliln ents of The Ingalls Iron Works Co. ol-' Birmingham, Alabama Q YERUNA PLANT VERONA, PA. MUSICAL HEADQUARTERS KING,' Band IHSIFUIIIEHIS-SQlIIl6I' Instruments HDrums and Accessories-HGIBSONU String Instruments A Magnavox Phonographs W Phono- graph Records-Excelsior Accordions- Strings and Reeds Repairing of Musical Instruments Popular and Classical Music-Band and Orches- tra Music-Chorus and Choir Music Mail Orders Solicited 632 LIBERTY AVE. AT. 1704 V O L K W E I N ' S STONE' S PHARMACY Always At Your Service THE REXALL STORE Prescriptions Filled As Your Doctor Wfould Have Them 504 Allegheny River Blvd. OAKMONT, PA. Telephone Oakmont 1308, 9500, 9501, 9502 Jakovac's Market MEATS - GROCERIES Meats That Satisfyw Oakmon! 677 755 FIFTH ST. OAKMONT, PA. VALLEY BOWLING ALLEYS Bowl for Health and Recreation 0 838 Allegheny River Blvd. OAKMONT, PA. J. ilflERLO'1', Prop. The O'Connor Reclammation SL Equipment Company WE SPECIALIZE IN CLEANING DRAPERIES AND RUGS Frankstown Road WILKINSBURG, PA. Churchill 8612 'LIAHN 3, AGAIN JAHN 8: ULLIER ENBRAVING C0 I The Men's Shoppe Giro. H. ZIMMI-IRMAN Menis Furnishings I 575 East Railroad Avenue Phone Oakmont 995 GRACE MARTIN'S SCHOOL A School Dis:-riminarei' Secretarial for Young VC'omen lith and 18th floors Keenan Building PITTSBURGH, PA. Say It With Flowersi' Weimer Flower Shop Phone Oakmont 550 437 SOUTH AVENUE VERONA, PA. 753 ALLEGHENY RIVER BLVD., STORE Curran Service Station Call For and Delivery Car Wlash, Cleaning and Simonizing A to Z Lubrication Tires, Batteries and Accessories Allegheny River Blvd. Verona, Pa. Phone Oakmont 9690 non mous Oddities . . . Youlll remember the case of a young femme in lVlr. Shuker,s lirst period History class who, when reciting the members of the Presidentis cabinet, asserted that one was the Secretary of Interior Decorating. . . . And also the 0. H. S. tromhonist who, the night of the Band Concert, rendered a little solofafter the number was finished! . . . And then there was the incident, Wl16l1 a protege of Miss McNall, visiting in Wvash- ington, D. C., entered a wrong door and was closeted with Senator Davis for ten min- utesl . . . Wlieli a feller needs a friend . . . You wonit forget the time when a ufreshief' after an enjoyable day at the movies, entered the office for an absence slip and discovered that his father had preceded him. . . . lmagine the embarrassment of our pace-setting UD seniors when they found themselves minus an All-A student the first semester. . . . What certain senior arrived at a party all dolled up in his best bib and tucker only to find he was one night loo late. . . . Vllhen they went into a high class res- taurant and she ordered upommes de terre., how was she to know she'd get boiled pota- toes? . . . Was she sore when he arrived so late for a date that they had to stay home and play checkers. . . . Then there was the case of a small boy riding as the guest of the family minister. As they approached an electric sign, the little boy exclaimed., Ah-lm! that's ree-al beer. . . . And what about the Oakmont lady who dropped a bingo marker in the plate at church by mistake! COMPLIMENTS OF Edgewater Steel Company ALWAYS INTERESTED IN THE SUCCESS OF OUR SCHOOLS We Believe in the Future of Oakmont f'-QQ wif-N WSQUHEH PWNWIE Compony . . Qeneml Commercial! Tafmrem and Tzzblifbem G66 CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED CONCERNING YOUR PRINTING REQUIREMENTS 530-534 FERNANDO STREET - PITTSBURGH, PENNA 5 I Centennial Year 4 For Better BUSINESS TRAINING Enter - - ' ll DHHS I1'OI1 CIIZY Co Cge -L2-L Duquesne Way Pittsburgh, P FINE GROCERIES Telephone 680 or 681 SL CO. P A I N T Manufacturers Q -1-i-1 Oakmont, Pa. H NEWFIELD COAL Produced by Union Collieries Company HOperators of the most modern cleaning plant in the state. For prompt. cou teous serviee vall your local Newfield Dealer or phone Oakmont l300 l VERONA BUILDING SL LOAN ASSOCIATION PAUL F. Bli.-Xl,.'XFl'lLlT, SeC'y 736 Allegheny River Blvd. Verona, Pa Compliments of Jack Sproul General Hauling UA KMUNT, PA. GIVE ME A CALL Phone Oakmont 327-R CHARLES E. HUSTON Book, Job, and Commercial Printing 625 Fifth Street UAKIVIUNT, PA. KURTZ BROS The School Supply House CLEARFIELIJ, PA. Pittsburgh Brandi 3528 FORBES STREET If it is used in the school we can supply iti, Highlights of High School H is for History, horing and dull I IS intelligence quite void and null G is for gullihle, which we shouldnlt he H is for hall where we stand in groups of three. S is for sassiness, which teachers ahhor C is for candy which teachers adore ll stands for happyflefs have our fling 0 means opinions, which donlt mean a thing 0 stands for Oh, Oh, when teachers do say L is for learning, which means lots today. YANONYMOUS. Types of Theatre Patrons ....QR- Why Ushers Get Gra TYPE l-A . . . The 'sdisagreeingu or one never knows type . . . ln a party of three, gentleman wants center seats, lady wants side seats, and the little hoy wants to go down front . . . Before the argument is settled, all the seated guests are all hot, and hothered. TYPE 1-B . . . The indifferent or don't carel, type . . . Lone man '4doesn't carew where he sitsfjust so it's in the center section, di- rectly in, line with the picture. and l-1 or l5 rmcs from the rear! TYPE 2-A . . . The married couple or uisnlt our little Betsy Ann cute?7' type . . . Couple wants only two seats as the vhilfl prefers to run up and down the aisles. TYPE 2-B . . . The Lost Article or collar huttonw type . . . Man with his wife wants the usher to find a lost collar hutton. Says he, l know exactly where we were sitting. The sixth row from the rear. No, l think it was the seventh or was it the fifth, dear? On second thought . . . Wfell, anyway, we were in the 8th and 9tl1 seats over. No, we wcren't either . . . and so on into the 11ight. TYPE 3 . . . The inquisitive or Mask me anotherw type. lsn't this a heautiful theater? How much did it cost? How many does it seat? When will 'Gllomance ln Roumania come here? How old is the manager? lt re- quires tactful skill and a deep study of psy- chology to get rid of this pest. You do this hy gently saying, uscranill, TYPE 4 . . . Then thereis the hot and cold or the thermometer type . . . During the showing of ulcehergs, Ahoy, a woman might exclaini, My, hut itls cold in here. The same woman viewing the movie, Hades ln The Summertime, expresses the fact that the management should turn on the cooling system. TYPE 5 . . . The uhring 'em hack alive type . . . The woman who asks, t'Did you see two children in here l10Illgllt?,, She prohahly didn't know that there were l57 child tickets sold that evening. TYPE 6-A . . . The eagle-eye or 'L0h, hello, Nellie, fawncy meeting you heren type, who, after finally selecting her seat, spies her friend Nellie two rows over. TYPE 6-B . . . The fastidious or Trylon and Perispherel' type. She simply must have the latest creation from Paris and she ltfflflll remove it. although asked three times to do so. TYPE 7 . . . The huzzzzzzzz or 4'Did you see so and so's new hat type, who plans the next church social in the theater fmuch to the chagrin of the people seated near herl. TYPE 8 . . . Lastly, there,s the ucandy crunching or hag-rattlingw type who simply must have his sweet-meats during the most heart-rending love scene. lCompiled hy One Who Knowsl O. H. S. Golf Schedule Just as the PRRISCUPE was going to press, the following schedule was received. Our team does well and since the '40 team cannot April 12-Aspinwall . . . .Away N l6vEtna ...... . . .Home H l9fSpringdale . . . . .Away 23wShaler . . . . . .Home he honored with a picture in this issue, the staff is glad to give them a place for their GB schedule and wish them good lucknl H 30-Aspinwall . . . . .Home May 3-Etna ...... . . .Away 'G 7fSpringdale . . . . .Home H l04Shaler . . . . . .Away Oakmont and Verona Dairy and Ice Company Perfectly Pasteurized MILK AND CREAM ALL DAIRY PRODUCTS ICE Phone Oakmont 159 Pennsylvania Avenue and Second Street Among the Freshies Walking to school one day, we 'cshootw these freshies, who don't seem to mind a hit . . . Just four freshmen wl1o let a 'gsophw in for good measure. Wvhy not? . . . uFreshies going up to the Soph Class or just up the steps. Problem: find the steps . . . Four on a rail . . . Day has the thrill of a lifetimeQ he gets his first deer. He is now a full-fledged hackwoodsman . . . Don't these Freshies hlend in well with 4'l'insti,s,7 car. She says she's thinking of using them as permanent decoration . . . ltls deep n'est-ce pas, 'LCal . . . Now, girls, you mustn't throw snowhalls . . . L'Space, Jim, '6Cal, and Blair act as wall flowers. Of course, they're only pretend- ing. V it W my . fl ki , . L. M , it ygmg. x, .! ' Qi' s , ENWWWLJQ , . 'fx Q W ,.,.95? M 91 , A junior Complains The world just ain't what it ought to he. People aren't right. Qlt's plain to see.j Now take these seniors, they think they're smart, But we juniors play an important part. It,s we who give the seniors the prom, And who do you think they get the PERISCOPE from? We donit get the credit. but we do all the work. We do our duty, and we never shirk. The seniors get all the glory and fame, But next year we hope u'e,ll get the same. W--BETTY Ewims, ,41. The F ashion First Store SILVERMAN'S NEW KENSINGTON '5- A Store of Style, Quality and Service Isn't it True? You can always tell a freshman By the blankness in his eyes. You can always tell a sophomore By his loud and gaudy ties. You can always tell a junior By the smile he has and such a'You can always tell a senior- But you canot tell him much? W-H. UNDERWOOD, ,41 UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO. OAKMONT, PA. Compliment of Stephen J. Miller Bonds, Life, Fire, Automobile, Accident Insurance OAKMUNT, PA. 1. L. HASTINGS WALTERS MANUFACTURING CO. GROCERIES Manufacturers of Delivery All Steel Household Necessities Phone-Oakmonl 216 128 Pennsylvania Avenue 144 Sixth Street Oakmont, Pa. OAKMONT, PA, R. K. IVIACRUM-COAL 161611116116 42 Answers to Footnotes l. flu! a large sweater 2. Kal modern hal 3. fel Vietrola Recordings 4. QM Popular sports slioe 5. fair comfortable walking slloe 6. Cel Three-quarter length lmlousc in Fashions Wage 781 7. Chl Vlloven sanrlal 8. flair modern clanef' 9. licl Two-purpose voat lfl. flij Knee socks ll. ffcl new type slioes l2. lair a modern liair net Compliments of Dave Lieberman FANCY CROCERIES Phone 377- We Deliver Phone Uakinonl 307 W. M. SINGLER Plumbing and Heating Co. 624 Pennsylvania Avenue OAKMONT, PA. 646 SIXTH STREET U.-XKNIONT, PA. R. YV. SINGLI-ZR, 1Wgr. V Compliments of Compllments of E. N. MILLER CO. FURNITURE A N D ELECTRIC APPLIANCES O E. Railroad Avenue VERONA, PA. Verona Lumber and Supply Company Complete Building Service Phone Oakmont 144 E. Railroad Ave. Verona, Pa. Take a Tip mom TH li Periscope Staj' ANU Take a Dip IN THE Willows Pool Keep-Clean Campaign I A 1941 Periscope will be awarded absolutely free to the individual who has the most autographs on this page and keeps the front of his 1940 hook free from any writing. The book must be presented to Editor-in-chief of 741 Periscope, Nancy Reed, the first week of school next september. 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