Oakmont High School - Periscope Yearbook (Oakmont, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1944 volume:

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YZ I-:bras i 9 T23 T I MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL PRESS ASSOCIATION AND COLUMBIA SCI-IOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION Seniors ponder over the post-war world AN ABRIDGED EDITION OE TI-IE PEEISCCPE PUBLISHED BY A STAFF CI-IOSEN FROM TI-IE CLASS OE '45 . ihe , E-3 R.f'L.14ln.u., VOLUME XXVIII-1944 OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA Cfo the SGNOPS.. . . . whose deeds in the classroom, on the gridiron, and in all other activities have honorably rnain- tained the traditions of our school, . . . on whose shoulders will rest a share of the responsibility of building from the ashes and shambles of this War, a peaceful, understanding, and progressive world, . . . Whose friendliness and Willingness to be of help will be greatly missed by the underclassrnen, THE 1944 PERISCOPE IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED GHS me pl: reg CForA Ghost-'War 'World ffhrouqh 'Work And cl-hrouqhqvluq W. L. GILMORE. Superintendent W. L. REITZ, Principal Friendly Cooperation Prepares Students For Post-War World Planning a post-war curriculum for the boys and girls of Oakmont is only a small part of the war-time activity of the Board of Directors and Dr. Gilmore. However, to these men one idea is paramount-Better educated young people of today will make a better world tomorrow. Although students swarm in and out of the office with excuses to be signed, schedules to be changed, and a million-and-one other problems, busy Mr. Beitz somehow manages to keep things under control. One by one as the jumbled problems are cleaned up, our principal manages a smile and a nod to his troublesome children until at length, the day's work is finished. Nothing is Too Good For Our Schools Say These Men R. G. Stroud, President D. S. Kerr, Secretary I. H. Milligan, Treasurer David B. Fawcett Carl H. Frey lohn S. Harper lohn B. White, Ir. I. Reynolds Smith, labsentl Solicitor. 'NVQ Q THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FACES THE CAMERA 6' Twice, since its completion in 1912, this building has sent its graduates into a war-torn world. Mary E. Householder mrrfatary to III. Glllllfilll Secretarial and Health Staffs Play Important Roles Although O.H.S. does not see much of MISS MARY E. HOUSEHOLDER, her influence has long been felt throughout the school system. From the top of the hilI, have come many acts of helpfulness and service both to the faculty and to the boys and girls .... MISS PRISCILLA IANE HAZLETT, our Senior Secre- tary director, smiles heartily for the Periscope. Her Work for Mr. Reitz and the school in gen- eral has established her in the annals of Priscilla lane Hazlett R.B., B.S., Secretary to Mr. Reitz O.H.S .... Health Makes Wealth and here is DR. DONALD A. FUSIA, aided by his effi- cient nurse, MARY W. HAMILTON, to prove that this proverb is true. Since the good health of boys and girls makes for a healthy world, O.H.S. will do its bit to improve the U.S.A. . . . IANICE F. WEAVER, our Registered Dental Hygienist, is responsible for the flashing smiles around O.H.S. Through the efforts of this lady, with a smile of her own to be proud of, the teeth of Oakmont's young people are being carefully guarded. Donald A. Fusia. M.D., Mary W. Hamilton, R.N., Ianice F. Weaver, R.D.H. Bodies as well as minds must be trained to guard America's well-being. Activities Play a Vital Part in... IOHN P. EAGLESON, A.B. IAMES C. TROTTER, AB. MARY E. MOOT, BS. Baskoibuii Couch Insir. Music, Epmd Chorus, Orchestm Guidance S. RAY GRIMM, IR., BS HELEN E. WHITE, AB. pp ical Ed Cano. Art ELISDGII Cocih, HLGHI1 Physical Educmiou SARAH M. BOYLE IOANNA BEATTIE, Bs mmm Home Economics MARGARET BRQWN GEORGE D. PORTER MRD ANDERSON MHS. ASIA ECKEH Mcmucxl Truimnq HNAPPYH Assistant Librarians 8 . . . Preparing Boys and Girls for the Future Sure, Mr. EAGLESON peps them up. The many victories won by the basketball team are positive illustrations of his effect on the Red and Black. At the beginning of the second semester he left his civics and general science classes to teach physical education at Tenth Street: nevertheless, he continued in the capacity of basketball coach . . . Have you seen MR. TROTTER when he wasn't in some kind of action? When our little man isn't busy with the band, he's busy dreaming up topics for guid- ance programs . . . MISS MOOT'S chorus classes always prove interesting as well as a lot of fun. Never a dull moment in orchestra--not when those musicians blend in a familiar melody . . . MISS WI-IITE, our Art Club sponsor, not only enjoys art but tries to make the students art-conscious. Does that describe those Loeffler twins? I wonder! . . . It seems MRS. BAIERI., our Leaders' Club sponsor, takes to the water g that is, she prefers swimming to the rest of the sports. I-ler gym floor gets quite a workout with breath-taking volley ball and There'il Always B . . . of the time when there was two-way traffic on the stairs at either end of the hall . . . when out-of-town students had no recreation at noon in the gym . . . when Miss Moot picked up the wrapped garbage intending to drop it in the can on the way to school and instead absent-mindedly carried it to school with her-then some- one told! . . . when Mlle. told Tom Gregg lin Frenchl where to head in-l often wonder what some of those words really meant . . . the vigorous campaign put on by Sue Schmidt for Clair Morrison for president of Student Council . . . Chip Berg's respectful way of saying, - Yes, Miss Ekas . . , Miss Ekas' cheery Good morning and Mlle. McNall's friendly Bonjour . . . when Oakmont played no night football games . . , Mr. Glenn's book- keeping II classes . . . when there were no bond and stamp sales on Wednesdays . . . when the only kind of uniforms to be seen around O. I-l. S. were those of the basketball games. Keeping fit by calisthenics and square dancing are also on the year's schedule . . . MR. GRIMM tells how things are done. Here, he explains the rules and regulations to the freshman boys. Because of his superior coaching, Mr. Grimm is likewise responsible for a very successful football season . . . MISS IOANNA BEATTIE smiles approvingly as the girls display their knitting. Not only sewing, but cooking intrigues these Tenth Street trudgers upon whom Miss Beattie tries to impress the ever-growing importance of food . . . MR. MCWILLIAMS, MR. ANDERSON, and NAPPY take time out to chat a bit. Their cheery hello's and hi's which greet each student, ring from one end of the hall to the other . . . MRS. BOYI..E'S willing assistance makes book reports amazingly simple. Without her and her assistants' help, they would, indeed, be a real worry . . . Our future carpenters and handymen find a few periods weekly with MR. PORTER quite interesting. Their finished products are really beautiful as well as useful. e Memories . . . band members . . . the farewell tribute made by Bud Derr to Mrs. Foster . . . those Gertie and Mabel skits . . . those uproarious Student Council meetings on Thursdays at noon . . . when the paper fell on Miss Hazlett's head in the supply room . . . Bill Ecker's side remarks in English IV . . . letter writing, book reports, and themes in English III . . . Mr. Marshalls class in economic geography . . , walking across l-lulton Bridge on a cold wintry day . . . Allen Kennedy's and Adeline I.ustri's arguments in P. O. Di class . . . Sue Schmidt's Acorns f and Tom I-lelwig's editorials . . . Mary Louise Babich as Sally in the Senior Secretary play . . . those delightful odors that came floating up the stairs from the lab . . . these few things, and there are a million more that we'll never forget. BERTHA GENERALOVIC, '44 RICHARD' REED, '44 Girls of 1944 experience the thrill of trying out the Future carpenters are progressing under the capable new loom, guidance of Mr. Porter. Q. Senior Class Officers Discuss Class Day Plans Tom C onne lly. tr easu ret: Bertha Gen- 4 eralovic, secretary: Clair Morrison. president: Charles Berg. vice president. . H. S. On Parade When at the end of this year I leave the familiar halls of my Alma Mater, it will not be without pangs of regret, but this regret will not be too great for I know I will live again the thrills, excitements, and joys that were mine in the years I attended O. H. S. You might ask, But how can that be if you graduate this year? That is a simple matter. All my high school years will be relived each time I see O. H. S. on parade. O. H. S. on parade? Yes, listen, hear that music? Of all the schools upon the map, there's only one that has a team of snap. The band, resplendent in uniforms of red and black are marching down Pennsylvania Avenue toward the football field. I'm a freshman again excitedly trailing the crowd on its triumphant way. It's September 20, 1940 and the team is playing the first game of that year with East Pittsburgh. Here they come onto the field, Poppish, Porter, Podufal, Tuminella, Fossett, Underwood, Flowers and others. Now O. H. S. fans are cheering with delight and why not? The final whistle has blown, and the Red and Black starts off the year with a 6-0 victory. The parade continues. lt is March 20, l942 and time for the third annual band concert under the direction of Mr. Wagenseil. The first swing band section of O. H. S. is tops and it helps to add more thrills to my high school career. Though far away this team may roam, they'll always bring a victory home. Or at least they try hard. It is 1943 now and O. H. S. students, looking as though they've lost their last friend, are boarding buses and street cars headed for Oakmont. Buck up, kids, someone is saying, Sure, Glassport eliminated our basketball men in the semi-finals, but remember what we did to the others in our league and don't forget Export and Derry Borough, or the good times we've had going to watch our team play in Pitt Stadium, and how we got the other team's goat by our cheer Horse and Buggy Team. Every game will bring us nearer to the goal we're bound to win. On come the memories of O. H. S. on parade. l'm a senior breathlessly watching the Verona football game. The last game I shall ever see while still in high school. I simply must get a good look so I won't ever forget it. The Verona and Oakmont bands facing each other are playing the Star Spangled Banner. The O. H. S. and Verona flags are flapping proudly in the soft breeze, but much more proudly Old Glory waves over the crowd. The players scattered all over the field, are standing with lowered heads and the fans turn reverent eyes towards the Stars and Stripes. I can't help but think of Ed Mosakowski who left for the Air Corps earlier in the year and wish that he were playing tonight. Mossie was a swell player and I'll never forget him. Hooray! Yipee! The last game of the season and we've won! We've beat Verona! To win may mean a hard, hard fight, but our good team comes out all right. Oh, the parade is so long, it keeps coming on and on. B. I. MacKenzie, D. Zogg, S. Schmidt and myself arguing with Mr. Shuker in American History, basketball and square dancing: parlez-vous francais: attempting to write themes: parties, dances, Senior Class plays, the Iunior Prom, I'll never forget any of it. All I need to do is hear Of all the schools upon the map, there's only one that has a team of snap, and there it comes, O. H. S. on parade. PHYLLIS DAVIS, '44 Senior Report Room Teachers Get a Breath of Air Frances T. McNull. A.B. Ethel D. Ray, A.B., M.A. French, Spanish Mathematics Marguerite Ekas. A.B.. M.A. English While MISS EKAS is busy keeping the freshies and seniors nard at work on participles, verbs, book reports, etc., MISS McNAl.I. struggles to keep her bonjours to her French eieves from getting mixed with her buenos dias to her Spanish Alumnos. Trigonometry, algebra, and geometry, don't bother MISS RAY at allg she even has time for a year-around Girl Reserves schedule. A Senior's Pasquinade Four years of adversity have come to an end, and the Periscope Staff suggests to us the reliving of them! If I had it to do over again, there would be some changes made. And how! My freshman iollies would shock the complacent, self- assmting beings sheltered under the protective wings of O. H. S, But good! l'd start out by causing little annoyances like doing my home work on any kind of paper rather than largo yellow or small yellow or white lined or purple with pink stripes as I might be directed. Teachers would not terrorize this insignificant young mortal. Oh, no! I would snap back with biting retorts to their groans and glares of dissatisfaction. Requesting that they cut out the baby stuff, I would patiently explain that telling fresh- man they were now young men and women was a waste of palaver, since in the next breath they belittle them in conversation with the upperclassmen. Oi course, l'd carry on the usual vices, skipping classes, playing hooky, smoking aviclly and cussing a white flash! Being expelled a couple of times would cause the invidious seniors to give me slight recognition. By the time I was a sophomore, everyone would know what a hellion I was. My disgraceful report cards might bring about a decision to study, fthe surprise element you know.i As I began to improve, l'd argue with friend teacher about those low grades, relating to my timid admirers just how I told her! Considering clubs fruitless, l'd spend my activity time writing juicy, gossipy notes in a study hall primed for the excitement which I would cause. Sophistication is the theme for my junior year. l'd be the clinging vine type of female to whom all the boys fall prey. To prove my prestige l'd worm into a clique of senior girls and join the most scandalous sorority. All the teachers would discuss me in little groups in the hallway. At teachers' meetings my name would be prominent. Mr. Reitz would, indeed, have reason to lecture me about my conduct. A senior snob, l'd ignore the underclassmen. With a schedule of the three easiest solids, l'd have time to contrive for a pluperfect place in society. My dates would be the most spectacular men. Always my bearing would indicate to the passereby that I knew a secret. Making fun of the brains , I would boast of my latent academic abilities which might be brought out if I desired to become an old grind. Oh, l'd be out of this world! There would never be a dull moment if I had it to do over again! Whom am I kidding? Myself? Oh, no, l'd just love to do these four years again. SUZANNE SCI-IMIDT, '44 Oaicmont High School Seniors, Now Equippe FRANCES LOUISE ABARAY . . . Franny , a future private secretary and present member of the Senior Secretarial Club, spends her leisure time reading and dancing to the latest jive. This football rooter also enjoys typing and shorthandlDOROTf-IY ALSTON . . . Dot collects hair styles in hopes that she'll become a first class beautician soon. Much of Tojo's time is spent on the basketball floor and at Girl Reserve meetings.--NORMAN E. ANDEREGG . . . Basketball is Andy's favorite sport, and to prove it he can brag of having played at Pitt Stadium in two successive campaigns. In March, Uncle Sam called him to his service and now Andy is a Navy man.---M. PATRICIA ANTHONY . . . Pat wants to become a stenographer in one of the branches of the armed forces, This enthusiastic home nursing aid spends her spare time giving a helping hand at the Draft Board. -MARY LOUISE BABICH . . . In other words, Mitzi , enjoys gardening, French, and bookkeeping. Her school years were filled with many interesting activities. This '43 Periscope Staff member is active as the French Club's able secretary as well as being a very active member of the Student Council, National Honor, Dramatic, and Secre- tarial Clubs. In spite of her very heavy schedule, her report card is the envy of the entire Senior Class.--H. BERNICE BASKIN is an up and coming beautician. Her leisure time is spent listening to sentimental music. Collecting movie stars' pictures is this stenography enthusiasts favorite hobbyni-HENDERSON C. BAYNE . . . Model railroads are really fun, said Henny , who left O. H. S. for the VAIZ at Tech. Since the inauguration of the O. H. S. band, he has proudly acted as one of its standard-bearers.--CHARLES BERG . . . Chip , the ardent pool-player and the football fiend, intends to tramp with the infantry after graduation. This sleepy, galavanting football hero enjoys typing and chorus and even manages to keep awake long enough to Ernie to some and Serieux to his amis francais heard Uncle Sarn's bugle call and left O. H. S. in December to become a Navy man. Room lOl has missed him beaucoup .lALBERTA DOROTHY BUCKOSKY . . . Although Sunny , a future stenographer, likes sewing and dancing, her heart really belongs to typing. Iulie , her role in Plane Crazy , will remain an unforgetable memory of good old O. H. S. l-BETTY LOU BURKE . . . Becoming a secretary is Betty Lou's greatest ambition. Typing, shorthand and P. O. D. will be remembered well by this enthusiastic roller-skater. Backing Oakmont's thrilling football games and writing letters fill her leisure time.-MARIE CAMPANELLA . . . This petite senior secretary certainly makes the pin-boys earn their money. Those English speeches in Mrs. Foster's class really had Miss Hazlett's right-hand man traveling in circles.-1 12 act as the Student Council's able treasurer.- +ERNEST BOWYER . . . itli Twelve Years of Education, Are Ready THOMAS CONNELLY . . . Playing his smooth trombone for the orchestra and band, swirnrning, anzl sleeping through movies hasn't kept Tommy from dreaming of his future as a pilot of a P-38. Keep 'em flying, Tommyf- -URANIA CRATSA . . . This active Art Club member enjoys history and reading. Sha hopes to become a librarian and read to her heart's content.---- -WALTER CURRAN . . . Walt , a close runner-up of Harry lamos, enjoys fast football, Spanish, and math. This friendly '43 Periscope business managers ambition lies only in music, chiefly in a swing hand.,-f--V-PHYLLIS C, DAVIS . . . The little unknown x had Phyll , one of O. H, S.'s future Cadet Nurses, going in circles. Although an ardent Oak Leafer, she finds time to be active in the Leaders' Club Le Cezclc, and Girl Reserves as well as reading and basketball.-----RALPH DERR . . . Besides being president of the Student Council, a member of the Alma Club, Band, and Oak Leaf Staff, Bud is a football and basketball star. For his life work after Uncle Sam is through with him he chooses mechanical engineering. Lots of luck, Bud. -RUBY DICKINSON . . . A bowling alley seems to heckon petite Ruby to her favorite sport. This future office girl, who collects records, had a preference for auditorium study hall. What could the attraction have been?---LOIS EATON . . . Musical Lou collects phonograph records, dances, and plays the piano and clarinet. The ex-Student Council member enjoyed typing and English. Her qrerrtfzst sensation was the day she passed Algebra. What a sensation!---WILLIAM ECKER . . . This musically inclined flutist's interests lie entirely with music. Bill is preparing for his future right now by being student dirrctor of our O. H. S. Band.-iDancing and swimming are thc hobbies of HELEN IEAN EVANUSICH, a comely O. I-I. S. 13 maiorette and future private secretaryg she will always remember being a drumimaioretie for O. H. S. during the thrilling 1943 football seascn.1ROBERT FLETCHER . . . Fletch in spite of his energetic work in the Dramatic Club, Band and Oak Leaf Staff, still finds a little time for rifle shooting, reading, and practicing on his clarinet. This future chemical engineer thinks that O. H. S. is really a swell school. -WILLIAM DEWEY FOUST, IR .... Duke , well known hero of the gridiron, hopes hell have to give Uncle Sam called GANOE . . . Hon hopes to become a to become a gentleman farmer someday. Guess up his favorite pastime-loafingg for in March upon him to serve in the Navy.-EVELYN , a loyal supporter of the band and Girl Reserves, good secretary. Her favorite hobbies include music, stamp collecting and writing movie reviews. The many band concerts in which she participated will stand out in her fond memories of DOROTHY ANN GASPER . . . Dot , who cuts a wicked figure on ice skates, enjoys collecting snapshots. This shorthand and orchestra enthusiast spends a great deal of time with her violin.--BERTHA MARY GENERALOVIC was production manager of the Oak Leaf for two years as well as National Honor and Student Council member. Butch has hopes of being a social worker, and sums up her years in O. H. S. with: lt has been fun! iROBERT I. GLENN Knot a graduatel came to O. H. S. from Mercer then left again in February to continue his studies at Tarentum High. Aeronautics and boxing are tops with Bob .--VIVIAN GLEW is a future aviatrix who spends her leisure time reading and collecting pictures of airplanes. Rifle Club, Girl Reserves, and Art Club were attractive byeproducts for this Senior Secretarial Mush's interests bowling. President nurse, after which HELEN HALYAMA' Club member.--CHARLOTTE GRAZIER . . . lie in sports, chiefly, swimming, basketball, and of the Leaders' Club, she intends to become a she'll sing Anchors Away with the Navy.-- . . . This Girl Reserve and senior secretary, spends her time dancing and collecting stamps. Helen, a future typist, will always remember Mr. Shuker's American History Classes.-1ALlCE MARIE HASTlNGS hopes some day to be the world's greatest woman saxaphonist. She will always remember her first band concert, Girl Reserves, band, and orchestra round out her O. H. S. curriculum.-- THOMAS R. HELWIG, a member of the Student Council, Art Club, Dramatic Club, art editor of '43 Periscope and editor of '44 Oak Leaf, had his embarrassing moment when he forgot his two lines in the Periscope assembly program. This newspaper critic-to-be would love to relive the fun of his four years at O. H. S.lANNA HERTZ . . . Swinging out on a dance floor or an ice skating rink is the kind of exercise Anna likes. When in a quieter mood, she brushes up on her shorthand as or future secretary should, looks over her fine collection of stamps and postcards, or sews a fine seamfi ALFRED HONSPERGER . . . Freddy is a basketball fan and when it comes to studies, he likes Spanish and P. O. D. best of all. He predicts the war will end in '45. We hope you're a year late, amigo. LIUNE AILEEN HOUSEHOLDER . . . Set 'em up in the other alley, yells Iune. Intrigued by Spanish and typing, this bowler and '43 Periscoper finds time to be active in the Dramatic Club and Le Cercle.---HELEN HRONEC'S happiest memories of O. H. S. are of her year on the '43 Periscope Staff and her French and Spanish classes. A fast and furious game of tennis keeps this Dramatic Club and senior secretary in trim. Buen viaje, amiga. -llANET ELEANOR To Face Hopefully The Pressing Problen 14 I lRWlN . . . Our working girl, who finds time to be active in the Girl Reserves and Dramatic Club, is partial to ice skating.-vAUDREY JONES . . . A Cadet Nurse or else is Audie's slogan. Basketball and Leaders' Club were fun for this hiqh stepping twirler, but she'll never forget Mr. Shuker's history classes.--MARY ANN IONES, the feminine Sgt. York as a WAC . This Pennsylvania Rifle one of the football many boys like A Arnerifwrri llistwry Classes.--e---HELEN LOUISE KERR . . . Oops! Our future P. li. X. operator will never forget her fall down the steps with rin frrnrtul of hooks. Swimrninq and shorthand intrigue this member of thi- Girl Reserves, Senior Secretaries, and Leaders' Club,-FRANK A. KLl'lA admits he hasn't much leisure time, but gadgets of all kinds interest our electrical r-riqiric-er-to-be. His liking of math and science :intl his rleffrrisn work at Scaifes give him rr start an his career,--V - ANNA MARIE LlfDARlCl'l . . . Anna's favorite subject is chemistry. As CI Cadet Nurse, this subir-ct will come in handy. Dancing and collectiriq autorirrrrilis occupy much of Anna's tirne.----f-IAIVIES LINDSAY . . . 'l'erlay's Trng student who will becarrie tomorrow's electrical erifrirntrrr, is cr lrasketiiall fan. This O. H. S, boosters hobbies make quite ir varnbrnation: fishing and wornerre-HELEN LOLO . . . This senior secretary prefers the boots and saddles to any other sport. Our future tyfiist finds time to be an active member of the Girl Resr-rv:-s, Drfrrrrrrtic: Club, and the Leaders' Club.--e -RUTH LlLLlAN LONCZWIILL . . . Bowling Buttercup frcirn Leechliurq, expects to take he-r plfifw- in this world as ir nurse, but now, this Girl Reserve and aseninr sevr+1tary's interests lie with typing, English, and skatina.--- - AlJffLlNE HELEN LUSTRl . . . Arif - , when she isn't playing basketball, likes to spend her leisure time dancina or reading. Heres another SI 'ff?lf1lYlOltf ' whose preference af subjects is P. O, D. and American History. Those black eyes and hair ought to help tr lat as job-getters , Aclelirtme- MARY ELIZABETH MADDOX . . . Drinking cokes at fitnrufs frnri howling occupy the leisure time of this future nurse. The '43 Perisvepe Hsnapshootf-r is now president of the Girl Reserves, rrnrl rr rn'-rrilier of the Drirrnatir' rind Leaders' Clubs. Spanish and English slfrnrl out as trrvfrrites in the srliool lite al Anna of Plane Crazy . Today and To Participate ln Building A national conteste- of O. H. S., wants to do her part for Uncle Sam Rifle and Leaders' Club member won the Western Match for girls in '4l and took eighth place in a All girls take notice! Here is ALLAN R, KENNEDY, heroes of O.H.S., who loves to cook. There aren't l. This chef will always remember English Ill and More Progressive and Cooperative Worii MABEL I. MAURO . . . Busy! Busy! That's Maisie ewriting letters, skating, bowling and attending football games. This senior secretary, who did a fine job as Periscope typist, intends to carry her high school experience into the real thing after graduation. Good luck and thanks for helping us, Mabel.lIANICE ELIZABETH MCCORMICK . . . Another ideal Girl Reserve intends to enter the nursing profession after graduation. An interested math student such as Ianice, finds leisure time to attend basketball games and writing to the boys in the service. -ISABEL MCGIVERN . . . No wonder there's a penny shortage in Oakmont- Issy has collected them all. This Alma Club member enjoys commercial Work in school and bowling along with cheering the football and basketball teams to victory as outside attractions.-- MARGARET Mcf-IUGH . . . Margaret, better known as Peg, belongs to the Girl Reserves: she likes to build model planes, and also partici- pates in various sports. In her opinion, no class could top Mr. Glenn's, hence, her ambition in lifelto become a stenographer.--WILLIAM I-I. MCKIM . , . This one-time Periscoper enjoys sports, reading, and trigonometry. Bill proved his skill on the football field equal to that in the classroom, as he helped the team wind up their shining season. -PAUL M. MCMAHON . . , Paul was business manager for the Periscope his Iunior year, but traded that job for one at the post office. With Gorgeous , sports rate as tops on his leisure time list.- WALTER MEYER . . . According to Ish , the best things come in big packages, so it's pilot of a B-I7 for him. He'll always remember riding in Tiny Snavely's car, for which we can hardly blame him.-f MARILYN MILES . . . Commercial subjects are best, according to Bing . So secretarial Work is her future outlook. She belongs to Girl Reserves, and the Bowling Is Best Club, and turns to swimming when relaxation is needed.-DOROTHY MINUTOLA . . . A job in the business world interests this Oak Leaf typist. Shorthand, P. O. D. and school sports are Dot's favorites. Dancing and skating give another senior secretary opportunity to relax.r+ELEANOR MOORE . . . French is Eleanor's favorite subject, but outside of school, skiing is tops. Books, books and more books is the best way to spend leisure time according to her. Bon voyage, Eleanor.---CLAIR E. MORRISON . . . The Professor , feature reporter on the Oak Leaf, and a member of the Student Council, as well as '44 class president, is planning his future with Uncle Sant.-Football and chemistry high-lighted the school days of WILLIAM MYERS. I-Ie will probably be a natural when he achieves his ambition to be a pilot for Uncle Sam for Bill's leisure time was divided between farming and building model airplanes. 16 I1en Peace is Restored to All Peoples. IiI.'I I'Y OYZMAN . . . Ilrrr grade school ambition of becoming a srxrrfitary is In-ing Inlfillrrd, for Betty is one of the senior secretaries. Iirrrrr-inq find watching the football games were Betty's delight.-4 IHIINIY VICTORIA PHILLIPS . . . Irene was certainly kept busy in O.II.S, Girl Reserves, Leaders' Club, senior secretary, and Oak Leaf flutius worn- lrfrrrl work, but lots of fun that she'l1 never forget.-- HICIIARI7 flflffll . . . Electrical cngineering Iascirrates Dick , and so, the tuhrrplayz-r of O. II. S. spends most of his leisure time learning irioru trlmnt rt, lfnildinfq model railroads, or swimming.-ROBERT HFIIIJ ...' 'Looks like the Navy for me, says Bob. But in the mean- tinrf-, girls, rrhernistry, girls, band, girls, football, and girls take up this liaritorir. horn players tirno.-- ALOUISE RESTORI . . . According to Prrtf'lx tliurds nothing like music, therefore, collecting the latest IfWl'UIflS find dririring occupy cr maior portion of her time. This pretty :nf-nirn :secretary finds time to enjoy swirrimirig.f-MARGARET RICCI . . . lxfIfrrfgo , a senior sccretrrry, spends leisure time working at her Irohliirls photography and correspondence, that is, when shes not working 'rt hor shorthand or typing.--RUTH RUPERT . . . Charlie has quite tl collection of stamps and match covers. This future aviatrix, now fl Illf?Illb0l of the Oak Leaf Staff and Leaders' Club, spends her 'inure writing poetry, playing a fast game of basketball and tickling the C' rvori1is .- --7-IHMA IVI. .JAIVIS . . . The click of typewriter keys iills lrrnfr's fllf'f'HIlS, for lievorning rr secretary is her one ambition. She'll surely In rr success, for her leisure time is spent in diligent study.-- I'lIff'l'TY ISARGFYNT . . . Language-loving Betty enjoyed French and Tiprrnislr rnost of all in O. Il. S. Racing around a roller-skating rink takes up this movie-goer's time when she isn't busily buried in hor' books.lSUZANNE SCI-IMIDT . , . It's The house beautiful for Sue as she plans to be an architect or an interior decorator. As Dramatic Club, Girl Reserve, Art Club, Student Council, and French Club member, Sue rounds out her already fullftime job with the Acorns column in the town paper. This antique collector' was also literary editor of '43 Periscope.-ROBERT Sl-IIIVIPENO , . . You gotta be a football hero, like Buck, to get along with the beautiful girls. Likewise, his skill on '44's basketball team thrilled O. H. S. fans. In March Buck said farewell to high school days and hello to the U. S. Navy.YYROBERT T. SIMON is cr great chemistry and math student, but is still guessing as to his future. There-'s nothing more fun to do than to fish, hunt and read, according to EoIi . 17 In RICHARD G. SIMPSON the Oak Leaf Staff, '43 Periscope, Student Council, French cmd Dramatic clubs found an energetic worker. Sich enjoyed being cheerleader for his Alma Mater and still had time for a part in Plane Crazy .---CHARLES W. SLAGLE . . , Chuck , business manager of the Oak Leaf, plans on medicine as a career. Editor Slagle got his biggest thrill the day his H1943 Periscope came back from the press.--HARRY RICHTER SNAVELY . . . This O. H. S. doodler prefers football to any other sport. Our future Air Corps pilot is intrigued by Rifle Club.---DAVID STANLEY . . . Dave , a smooth music arranger who also likes wrestling, hopes to play in a name band someday.-ROBERT STEFFEY . . . When Steff tickles the ivories, he's happy. Music is his only ambition and recreation. With his ability Bob can go places .-ELEANOR STITTICH . . . Sewing and horseback riding outside of school, and Dramatic, Art, and French clubs and Girl Reserves keep Elly busy. Although she enjoys English and Spanish, her heart belongs to nursing.--DALE LYNN BEATTY fno picturel . . . Zeke , who came to O. H. S. from Sandy Lake, is a future commercial pilot. Baseball fascinates this member of the Civil Air Patrol. Skating and reading rank high in his estimation. FRANK STODOLSKY builds model planes in his spare time and flying is his main hobby, which shows that he wants to become an aeronautical 'WP-Q23!6 Primary Problems Oh, What a Beautiful Morning. The strains float out on the frosty Monday morning air. You've had a wonderful week end and don't mind going back to school. Happily humming, you hurry to school determined nothing can spoil your good humor. With a cheery hello to both friend, foe and teachers, you gather up your books and contemplate the day's schedule. First period is band. When the bell rings, you go cheerfully. Rain! You stand at the door and watch the miserable little drops. Oh, Well, it's all in a lifetime: still smiling you make a dash for the other building and go dripping up the steps. The ink from your books has run all over your arms, hands, and even your clothes. Your nicely pressed skirt has acquired new pleats in the most unex- pected places. You force a grin, and then glance in a mirror. Oh, no! What lipstick is left isn't as it should be. Your hair is standing out where it should be lying down, and that once pert little ribbon is now drooping miser- ably over one ear. Someone behind you, all safely wrapped in a raincoat, starts humming Oh What a Beautiful Morning. You turn around and give them a murderous glance. Why doesn't someone build cr subway? you Wonder. The whole day is ruined. Miser- ably you sit through band curling and uncurl- ing your toes and feeling the water swishing around in your well-Worn l8's , until one of the drummers regards you thoughtfully and inquires casually if you shouldn't be in gym class instead of band today. Gritting your teeth, you splash back to the high school and down to the gym, Wondering what genius said, The best time of your life is your care- free school days. -YVON NE MCGOUGH, '45. engineer.-ROBERT THOMAS, known to many as Baldy , is a loyal devotee of basketball. Being a member of the Rifle Club, he is naturally a straight shooter who admits that next to his job at the gas station, P. O. D. and history are to his liking.--DOMINIC I. VIALE . . . Anchors Away for Dom who entered the Navy in March. This basketball player and football manager collects football clippings and reads good books.--LAURA IEAN WARD . . . The first day I entered Mrs. Foster's room and she shouted at me to stop talking, is my favorite memory of O. H. S., so says this golden-voiced senior who spends her time practicing, but with ta voice like her's, the neighbors have no objections.iDOROTHY IUNE WARNER . . . Charming Dottie expects to become a telegraph operator. This pin collecting lassie considers a skating rink ideal for leisure time. Standing out in Dottie's mind, will always be English IV class.--DOLORES ZOGG . . . Dolly wants to join the army, so the Army Nurse Corps will gain a capable member. This Girl Reserves and Leaders' Club member will always remember her history classes, and the O. H. S. football games.-THERESA C. GOLLETTI tno picturel . . . Tree , a former rooter for Plum, but now strictly for Oakmont, spends her leisure time reading and listening to the radio. Tree will take her place in the world as a stenographer. HP-QQQE9' The Story Behind an Excuse Slip A white slip of paper, an excuse slip, was passed from the girl to the teacher. On the dotted line following, Reason for illness, was: Severe Cold. It just so seemed that there had been an epidemic of colds that Week. Oddly enough, the boys were unaffected. In the halls, groups of the absentees could be seen and heard talking. Ohl wasn't he wonderful? I just adore that little lock of hair on his forehead. When he sang, 'All Or Noth- ing At All', I just felt faint. After he smiled, I just got 'woozy'. Diagnosis of cold: Acute Frank Sinatritis. Most prevalent in teen age girls. Symptoms: Moan, sigh, or a drool. -ROBERT CHASE, '45. Study Hall As I sit here idly dreaming, Cas is the usual procedure in study hallsl my eyes happen to glance at the desk upon which rest my elbows. I begin to ponder the many wonderful events of which this desk must have been the scene. From its battered top to the scratched legs, this desk exudes an air of distinction. In my mind, I picture the incidentsp the many ro- mantic notes penned by the Rorneos of Oak- mont, the last-minute scribbling on overdue nightwork, the painstaking digging of their initials by long since departed heroes. The network of scratches and names indicate that this desk is a veteran of the strife and conflict of school life. What important secrets rest hid- den within it never to be revealed! Suddenly the bell interrupts my musing, and I postpone philosophic ramblings till another study period. -R. M. HAYSI '45. OFFICERS OF '45 CHOOSE PROM COMMITTEES Viola Birtcher. treasurer: David Faw- cett, president: B. I. McMahon, vice president: Iune Hulings, secretary. Margaret H. Foster, A.B.. English III Paul E. Masters, B.S., Biology, General Science Charles Marshall, A.B., M.D., World History, Problems ol Democracy, Economic Geography, Consumer Education. Parliamentary law with plenty ot punctua- tion was fun for the juniors with MES. FOSTER, who left Ol-l.S. the end of November. We all miss her and wish her all the happiness in the world .... Never a dull moment in ME, MASTERS home room, lO5, not with this goodf natured loiology teacher acting as MC .... Always bubbling over, is MR. MARSI-lALL's junior home room. This P.0.D, and world history teacher has a knack for dishing out dry corn. Helen B. Shellaby, B. ol Ed., Typing, Shorthand, Secretarial Training I. W. Hornbeck, B.S., MJX.. English III The click, click, oi the typewriters, and the scrawl ot shorthand suggests advancement to MISS Sl-IELY LABY, the ever smiling home room teacher in lU6. . . . One good laugh in every class is the motto oi ME. HORNBECK, our new English teacher, who tell heir to the juniors after Mrs. Foster lett. 20 Q ,V 5 Q3 JUNIQES K1 'X Q xx Q we 3 3 3? We .Kq,,e. . Q Room 203 m o I o- . A SS 'E W QXOQ N X Q K gg S 2 5 K ff ff , 1 Q X I wi A N . -' A , ' ' . A 4. I xx rw R' W -.. of Q xx ,, Af ,X X , ff K FK X X Q no Vx ,Q X ' 1 , A A 9 1-12 mg? i I X of BG K 5 5' ., ,R S gig 4 xg X, ig ,E ff 5' E 3 o 1 2 , xg W is if H x V X Y fx KN xx 5 4 n. ' gg fs .,,i - K, 1 5 'P 1 ,,,, ,, K -. ' ' 151 N K, k 5 lofty xmggnxsm 5 IX E 'L f' A wwf 0 Rm oi li Q, LL -',' K R ' ff? 1A-, W' ' I M 2 1- , if -'Q -r ,m,.gk,q . I J , o o o . o 1. ,o 1 . b 5,5 New f in ' k , Q. ,fsfim that ' Ni 4 N 1 k - - Q o G3 x V Q05 , . N X . A ' Room 207 an if I , F? o' K s x o X if ,,h I no nz, 3 .QW . X Jixaskti it , 2 In E9 S t' V, '-K'f . ' n' A if K f.: ' , . v x, Z yff Q I i . 3' K 4 A s , A K ,, i K Ei af MARY E. BARBER. B.A. Latin General Science MARIORIE I. EWING. B.S. Typing KATHRYN E. EBNER. B.S., B.E.D. General Math.. Bookkeeping Commercial Law WILLIAM H. KEISTER. B.S. General Science. Physlcs. Chemlstry All Gaul is divided into three parts is proven by our capable Latin teacher, MISS BARBER, who has also taken on the I-I,O's of general science .... The click, click, click of typewriters in tune to MISS EWING's instruc- tions promises to produce future stenographers. excellent supervision of MISS EBNER, whose sophomore home room flourishes under her guidance .... Rifle Club fans keep this scien- tific Einstein, MR. KEISTER, very busy in his spare time. His good natured friendliness adds . . . The books will be kept well, under the Room 7-Mr. Kelster Bottom Row--C. Bayne, R. Davis, I. Faust, I, Caffacus, L. Ferrante, D. Flais, M. Daniels, S. Boulton, W. Anthony, D. Davis. Second Row-V. Conte, E. Bioni, L. Antoon, V. Adams, S. Clawson, L. Barns, P. Bideck, L. Boyer, D. Canuti, V. Bardes. Third Row--IM. Ruskar. R, Bioiy, C. Curti, B. I. Berg, B. Bailey. W. Ashbaugh, F. Calle, II. Ficerai, ID. Bmffqle. Fourth Row7I. Beckwith, R, Abel, T. Cowan, R. Flowers, W. Cree. I. Ciiincione, I. Cross, E. Fentzel. Ab- Sfllll'-'QL Rassani. Diary Room 9-Miss Ebner Bottom Row-F. Forrester, I. Khoury, L. Herron, G. Long, V. Hulings, D. Gasper, P. Funk, L. Longwell, M. Ien- sen, B. Kennedy, R. Kennedy. Second Row-E. I-Iundertmark, I. Iohnson, V. Grosse, A. Ianoski, E. Gunsallus, I. Gaines, YN. I, Evans, D. Hoffman, M. Loeffler, I. Lloyd, S. Lewis. Third Row v-W. Letsche, R. Gunn, R. Lacey, N. Gumbert, R. Hubbell, D. Gaggiotti, II. Klara. I Moved. I Quit. of a SopI1omore's Book much to his sophomore home room. Room 207-Miss Barber Bottom Row--R. Sciarrino, M. Sokol. L. Mastrocesare, I. Lottes, D. Riddle, E. McGiffin, L. Smith, R. Rolniak, E. Shook. Second Row-IR. Murhamer, I-I. Lub- rich, II. Miller, I-I. Palovcak, L. Mc- Cutcheon, D. Luciana, E. Molleston, I. Raymond, I. Miceli. Third Row--IH. Simon, W. Olander, F. Mattes, C, Rim- niel, F. Pinner, A. Miller, R. Siena, A. Pizzuto, I. Meckel. Fourth Row--IM. Saunders, R. Meloni, R. Sarver, W. O'Neil, E. Reinhold, E. Neely, E. Shoe- maker, T. Loomis. Dear Diary, I'm beginning to believe that the student whom I have chosen as my true love this year doesn't care for me anymore. Yes, dear diary, somebody else is taking my place, You think I'm just imagining things, don't you? Well, here's why I'm feeling iilted. I started merrily to school under the arm of my loving student. It was raining today, and I was thoroughly soaked. I didn't mind that so much, but I was thrown into a dark desk without even being dried. I lay there all morning, and my spirits were thoroughly dampened. Things began to look a little more cheerful by afternoon, and all through fifth period part of me received strictest attention. Then back to that dark desk again where I spent the rest of the afternoon. After dismissal I was dragged down to Stone's for a coke where I still re- ceived no attention. Finally I was taken home and discarded in a corner. This about broke my heart and my back too. About seven o'clock he came for me, and I prepared for a long period of study, but my pages were only shoved violently about until the student dis- covered his treasures, a stick of gum and a basketball ticket. Well, I've lain here all night and I wish I knew why. Why, dear diary, is it that no one loves a Latin book? Well, goodnight dear diary, Vale A Lonesome Liber Linguae Latinae -ERNEST REINHOLD, '46, We strive for accuracy and perfection, says MISS SHOTT, the English ll teacher. This statement applies to her freshman home room as well as to her classes .... Always smiling, MISS HABTEB sets a fine example, not only for freshman home room, but freshman English classes as well .... This pleasant looking new-comer, MISS WATT, already has her GLADYS SHOTT, A.B. English II ALICE HARTER, A.B. English I and II KATHRYN I. WATT, B.S. General Business General Mathematics IOYCE GILLESPIE, A.B. World History American History T. D. BOTTENHORN, B.S. Algebra I Practical Mathematics freshman home room as well as her freshman math students fascinated by her mathematical mind .... This American and world history expert, MISS GILLESPIE, finds time to be friendly with her freshman funloving home- room .... Dry humor is a part of MB. BOTTEN- HOBN's character. His mind for math and algebra intrigues the freshman students. Room 4-Miss Watt Bottom Bow-P. Harper, E. Bonaroti, V. Abaray, F. Duschl, P. Hutterer, S. Iames, O. Babich, L. Butera, L. Bologna. Second Bow-C. Halasowski, I. Dili- berto, IM. Bradford, E. Faust, XP. Brun- ton, F. Cerro, B. M. Giovanetti, P. Gas- per, I. Fogle. Third Row-G. Hibner, M. Heide, IC. Fedock, M. Evans, N. Harris, L. Bowyer, I. Daugherty. Fourth Row-C. Givner, R. Gasper, P. Gigli- otti, G. Glass, S. Adams. Room 206-Miss Gillespie Bottom Bow-E. 'VVashlaski, V. Lap- risnak, XC. Schroth, A. Lunsford, I. Mc- Kenzie, M. E. Prescott, S. Ventimiglia. C. Minutola, 'C. McLaren, B. Markle. Second Row-I. Podhurcak, H. Osman, I. Viale, L. Kobal, A. Knezevich, T. Prince, C. Pahlman, I. Kleja, M. Man- gino, C. Mclntyre. Third Row-I. Louis, E. Iohnson, B. Langdon, F. Pazman, IM. Rogers, T. Schwartz, II. Halich. Fourth BowtM. Williams, TM. Lindsay, A. Yorke, A. Simon, II. Oskin, I. Mauro. Room 201-Miss Harter Bottom Row+I. Neal, N. Braden, I. Eaton, S. Vizzinni, E. Stittich, R. Sea- burn, IH. Slosky, B. Robbeloth, S. Dunkle, S. Hayson. Second Row--D. Meehan, E. Loeffler, L. Loeifler, H. Neilly, C. Fitterer, W. Gordon, R. Best, L. Bringe, I. Nelson, G. Ingold. Third Row-R. Milliken, R. Morten, I. Sanner, R. Heyle, D. Mitchell, B. Iohnston, P. Bardes, W. Patrizio. Absent-M. Petika. Room 202-Miss Shott Bottom Row-I. Harper, A. Streeter, M. Weaver, L. Ricci, P. Kelly, N. Simon M. McVicker, C. Gaines. Second Row- Higinbotham, D. Melvin, A. Generalol G. Sitler, C. Melaro, M. Clements, V Vic, D. Citrone, M. Lustri, I. Waldo Third Row-B. Davis, M. Fedak, D Van Why, B. Smith, S. Roche, M Amann, D. Hackwelder, R. Hribar Fourth Row-R. Bluestone, C. Argyros I. O'Roark, D. Eckhardt, W. Aber, I Matthews, G. Higgins. Room 203-Mr. Bottenhorn Bottom Row-I. Elsey, H. Sams, I. Burke, I. Boyer, A. Boyer, I. Meister, B. Senkinc, D. Roth, R. Zogg, B. Hetrick. Second Row-TO. Siebel, I. Spragle, S. Talarico, R. Iennings, L. Bruno, W. Roth, R. Haskins, G. McCormick, E. Martini, Ft. Fair. Third Flow-E. Tolden, I. Nicholas, D. Hetrick, C. Hetrick, R. Yencik, A. Boyer, I. Fresh, I. Cerro, L. Gray. Absent-I. Fabian, W. Iacka. I' Moved. 'I' Quit. Els Room L+ ' w A , + Room 206 A Q h -' Q , : '-X X N 3135! an Room 20' w. N 3 x AS X fir 5 5 gi 9 v Room 201 1, If fa .YQ i Where's the number that isn't there? Mr. Bottenhorn helps his ireshman proteges solve for x . . . Put that line there and this line here. Miss Shott makes diagramming interesting to the sophomore classes . . . Look at that bug go! says Dick. This biology class isolates the ameba with the expert help of Mr. Masters . . . The physics class takes notes on Bob's and Dick's experiment. In Mr. Keister's laboratory baffling physical changes are explained. An Up-to-Date Diagnosis of a Junior A lunior is a victim of a mysterious mental disease most prevalent among young people of the eleventh grade. The first symptoms ap- pear about the time the victim is finishing his tenth year of school. The patient begins to feel swell headed and assumes the idea that freshmen are among the lower forms of life Cwhich is truel. As the disease progresses, an utter disregard for school work becomes quite noticeable, and if not checked, may hamper the victim's educational career. Around April the disease is at its worst stage. The poor creature wanders around looking at the op- posite sex with a semi-starved look in his eye which is accompanied by a condition referred to as drooling. lf the casualty passes this stage safely he will recover, but in such a weakened condition that he will, nine times out of ten, acquire another and even worse disease known as senioritis . --LUTHER l. KATINOS, '45. High School Diseases Freshmenitisi-A disease which seriously affects persons in their ninth year of schooling. The symptomsla quick turning of one's natural color to a dull green when looked upon by a teacherg a continual confusion of directions which invariably causes one to go up downstairs and down upstairs g in gen- eral, someone to be pitted. Sophomorosis-A malady which has twc distinct effects: ill complete stupidity: Q27 an unbelievable awkwardness. One can easily recognize a victim by his simple look and his apparent confused state of mind. luniorosisi'-1A disease attacking that specie of humanity possessing distinct quali- ties of self-assurance, stability, initiative, and intelligence, in short, one with a knack for doing all things right. Seniorphobia1A serious disease, indeed, with unmistakable symptoms: Cll an air of superiority: C23 an unshakable belief that the victim has reached an infallible stage, one in which the acquiring of more knowledge is impossible. 'Scientific survey has proved that junior- osis is the foundation of any successful enter- prise. -MARIE MELAHO, '45. Eivcrnd ofavnaq High Scliool Journalism Trair Pour o'clock is quitting time for some but not for tht'- young tournalists of O. li. S. lust ask Milton, the ftloiiso whose kingdom is the school lvuilding. lt's very disturbing, sgueaks Miltonf thoso Pcriscopo and Oak Leaf Staffs are always hanging around. Yes, l know, said Patrick, the Papercutter. l thought l could live in peace in 'Ye Olde Periscope Room' this year, but it's worse than ever. Righto, continued Milt. This '44 group is really treating me roughly in their anxiety over this war-time edition. The fellows stop on my tail, ihrw girls scream and run. What a life! No war shortage ol enthusiasm herel Patrick replied, 'Chevkl That art editor, Ramona Calabrese, has me exhausted. Those soph omore apprentices use me to cut anything and everything, The editors, Louise Anderson and Dave Nettleton, are so efficient, sgueaked Milt, that l Just feel like so much dirt underfootf' Patrick replied, Not so last year. They were so green and bewildered as apprentices that they just smile understandingly now at Shirley Clawson and Felton Pinner. While looking for something eatable the other day, I even heard the brains of those literary editors, lean Clements, Vonnie McGough, and Pat Lantz. Such racketl They actually rattled, And don't those business managers, Shrimp Long, Ed Kohal, and B. l. lvlclvlahon, have a mind for figures? The lack and lane of all trades, Ray Kastelic and Mario Melaro, give me the burns rush all the time, sighed Milt. 'WQQQN' The Periscope staff minus the business managers qc to it . . . Ramona receives constructive criticism from Shir- ley, Dave. and Vonnie . . . Felton. lean, Shirley, and Lcuise check up on sales . . . While Marie gets inspir- ation. Pat and Ray inspect page tour . . . Wide grins of business managers, Don, Ed, and B. 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A final step is com- plfrted by Bertha, Ruth. and Dorothy . . . Take time out for a coupe oi pleasant smiles from Tom, Irene, and Marie. SQUAD: Back Row-Neubert tMqr.l, Cirincione, Gumbert, Perz, Fawcett, Shimpeno, Kennedy, Slagle, Derr, McKim, Snavely, Foust, Viale tMqr.l, Mr. Grimm, coach. Third Row-Mr. Eaqleson, assistant coach, Cowan, Flowers, C. Iohnson. Berq, Chase, Senkinc, Liberatore, McMahon, Fabian, Fusia, Curran, Davis. Second Row-Miceli, Loomis, Katinos, Saunders, Matthews. Hall. Hays, Hibner, Breeqle, Letsche, Shoemaker, Wilson, Bringe. First Row-Fentzel, R. Iohnston, O'Neil, Haiti, Ventimiglia, Ficerai, Cross, Gigliotti, Mauro, Calie, Verbanic. What What a teaml Watch that Fawcett run! Nice blocking Berg! Look at 'Cal' go through the line! These lusty cheers have faded, but the memories of those long runs, snappy passes, perfect block- ing, and haDDY victories of our football season will always remain. The first game at Plum, with its victory, showed that Oakmont really had a team, and our first home game under the lights with Tarentum proved it again. Determined to make up for past year's losses, our fighting boys faced the Penn eleven and a perfect day ended with a perfect victory, 27-O. But, all good things came to an end, and, at a night game, we tasted the bitter sting of defeat by Aspinwall. Not to be discouraged, the OHS. boys went out to Shaler and returned with flying colors. The Rains Came and on a muddy field Etna and Qakmont dripped to a U-U tie. Leechburg was -I-Gam! far away, but only in distance. Qur second and third teams had their chance, too. The final score totaling i9-6. Rivalry between the Spring- dale and Ol-l.S. elevens, made another muddy home game one of the best of the year. Passing, running, and blocking to a Zl-U victory, our gal- lant team now prepared to face our greatest rivals. ln a night game on Scaife's field, the Red and Black of Qakmont and the Purple and Gold of Verona faced each other in a long-to-be remem- bered game. With the 24-O victory, our boys finished up a wonderful season of real football playing. Seven wins, one loss and one tiel ls it any wonder that Mr. Grimm's i943 football team will be long remembered? And when people talk about them they'll say, VVhat a team! Fawcett breaks through for another first and ten. Haftl breaks up an end around play by Verona. VARSITY: R. Shimpeno. W. McKim. C. Berg, D. Foust, N. Gumhert. I. Cirincione, I. Perz. C. Iohnson D. Fawcett, A. Kennedy, W. Curran. Figures Tell the Story of Football Uakmont .............. 25 Plum .................. l3 Oakmont. . . ... 5 Tarentum ... . . U Oakmont. .. ...27 Penn ..,. .. U Oalcmont. . . . . , O Aspinwall . . . .20 Calcmont, .. ...l2 Shaler ... .. U Qalcmont, .. .. U Etna ..... .. U Qakmont. . . . . . l9 Leechburg . . . . . 6 Oalcrnont, . . .... Zl Springdale . . . . U Qalcmont. .. ...24 Verona ,... .. O The Scrub The unsung heroes ol the football sguaol Are the Countless scrubs who eat the sod. Perhaps, you wonder their worth to the team But it realty is greater than it may seem. Night alter night they toil on the field Their bumps and their bruises victories yield. Their names aren't placed in glittering lights They take their beatings every night Priming the heroes for the ensuing fight. For theirs is not to come home in glory But only to write a monotonous story. -ALLAN KENNEDY, '44, Cal Iohnson and Chip Berg demonstrate some of the teamwork that makes cr winning team. An uncommon sight, Bill warming the bench . . . lsolated Edie tries to enioy the game . . . A sponge on the nose for Io-Io and a surprised glance from Ioe . . . Fawcett takes time out lor forty winks . . . Out of the huddle and into position . . . Without the help ol our capable managers, victories would have been impossible: tstandinql, I. Miceli, D. Viale, L. Bringe lseatedl, R. Davis, E. Fentzel, D. Neubert . . . Our football representatives in the All-Star game: Kennedy, McKim, Foust, and Berg. Again O. H. S. Keeps Football Trophy Memories of the Fourth Annual Football Ban- quet sponsored by the Lions' Club of Oakmont will long linger with the men ot the Red and Black. Speeches and the presentation ot the Scaite Trophy, which was won by Oakmont for the second consecutive year, high-lighted the gala evening. Eight senior lettermen beautiful red sweaters in recognition sportsmanship and Dewey Foust was ally honored by being Voted the most player on the team. received ot their addition- valuable ORCHESTRA: R. Abel, oboe: I. Waldo, French horn: D. Gasper, violin: B. Sargent, violin: R. Cala brese, violin: I. McCormick, violin: R. Fletcher, clarinet: L. Anderson, clarinet: D. Fawcett, clarinet: E. Gunsallus, trumpet: C. Arqyros, trumpet: W. Winaught, drums: P. Weibel. piano: L. A. Planck piano: A. Hastings, saxaphone: Miss Moot, director: F. Pinner, bassoon: C. Berg, trombone: T Connelly. trombone: W. Aber, drums: T. Loomis. drums. Absent: W. Ecker, flute: E. Shoemaker bass violin: R. Eiler, violin. BAND: Beside drum: R. Russ, I. Campanella. BOTTOM ROW: T. Reed. Maiorettes. L. Herron, A. Copley, A. M. Sadler, I. Clements, R. Calabrese. Drum Maiors: A. Iones, E. Gauqer. Maiorettes: I. Viale, M. Loetfler, A. Knezevich, V. Conte, H. Evanusich, R. Fair. SECOND ROW: I. Waldo, I. Elsy, D. Riddle. T. Connelly, W. Gordon, E. Gunsallus, E. Stittich, B. A. Bailey, N. Lees, Y. McGouqh. G. Sitler, L. Anderson, I. Kurtz. THIRD ROW: I. Beckwith, W. Mellin, W. Iacka, C. Campbell, W. Aber, I. Washington. I. Householder, R. Berringer, E. Ganoe, A Hastings, L. Ward, R. Davis Director, I. C. Trotter. FOURTH ROW: I. Fawcett, D. Abel, W. Winaught, W. Ecker, B. Hoffman E. Reinhold, R. Fletcher, C. Arqyros, R. Iohnston. Absent: R. Shimpeno, C. Berg, I.. Eaton, W Curran, R. Derr, P. Iohnston, H. Bayne, S. Talarico, D. Updeqralf, Richard Reed, Robert Reed. F Pinner, V. Uvodich. O. H. S. Musicians Have a Busy Year Parades, hond rallies, football games, honor roll dedications, P.T.A. meetings and music con- ferences kept the music department in a whirl of activity this year. However, Mr. Trotter's gang and Miss Moot's chorus always found time to contribute to many chapel programs as well as to play a prominent part in the building of morale through music in the community. Playing host to the festival of bands from Swissvale, Wilkins- burg, Penn and Verona, and the evening of its own annual concert were red-letter days for our young musicians-and of course, what would the commencement activities be, minus the delightful musical offerings which O.l-l.S. appreciates but often takes too much for granted. VARSITY: R. Derr. R. Shimpeno, A. Honsperger, D. Fawcett. I. Cirincione, N. Anderegq, D. Viale, R. Chase. C. Haiti. R. Senkinc, Mr. Ecxqleson. coach. O. H. S. Closes Another Victorious Season A fast-moving, hard-hitting well-organized team assures a victorious season. The proof of this is in Oakmonts basket' bail team of '44. The first game of the season was a stinging defeat at the hands of Springdale, but with revenge in their hearts the O.H.S. team crashed the defense of their opponents in the next nine consecutive games. On their home floor, our boys swallowed a bitter pill when, after a hard fought game, they dropped a one point victory to Tarentum. The next game was on our home floor once more, but this time with a much different outcome, for Verona went down under Oak- mont's shattering onslaught. With the determination to regain the loss of the first game, the Red and Black again faced the Springdale guintet. From the first jump ball to the last whistle, Oakniont fought a hard but victorious encounter with a thrilling climax. Etna's trip here left the team feeling a bit down, for they met their third defeat. For the next two games, the squad stayed with its winning streak. Then as a final climax to a real basketball season, Verona was smothered as Oakmonts fast team passed, shot, and dribbled to an 85 to Z3 victory. Since they had lost none of their league games, these Section l9---Class B champs entered the elimination games at the Pitt Stadium for the second consecutive year. Under Mr. Eagleson's expert training the '44 basketball team placed the Red and Black high in the field of honor. Both the team and Coach Eagleson deserve the highest of honors for making this year's basketball season one of the most thrilling and best remembered that Oakmont has ever seen. WPIAL CLASS B TOURNAMENT AFFORDS THRILLS Ol-l.S. CPitt Stadium? -------- 40 Sharpsburg ..-'--...- - . -38 Ol-f.S. Cpitt Stadiuml ---. . - -46 West Newton . - - -39 Ol-LS. CPitt Stadiurnt- . .. ...44 Clark .... .. ...GG IUNIOR VARSITY: SEATED: I. Fusiu, E. Wyman, E. Kobal, R. Berringer. A. Pizzuto. STANDING: Coach Eaqleson, I. Beckwith. W. Letsche. I. Neely, F. Cutie. W. Grimes: D. Long, W. Meyers tMqrs.J. Victory over our friendly rival. Verona, is aqain won by the Red and Black Quintet . Junior Varsity is a Good Nucleus for Future Victories Uni I M1 I 111'-:affnls w1tf'l1ir1l f-yu tin' Ittfllif' stun: uf Unk- t1p5ww111t111:mi its 0.11.11 tm' our iuuiu: XVKJISHY gltyvt i 1 i mms! lm P Yi ill it-vim iwrfi VI Ivrzlli-:nt sfmiscm. 'Hwy prczviclfrfi rqcwui 1-tiskcftivcill lhrwvtz-,tit tho mxtiro your. Attft' X' t in mfmy fl Hlllll iw Iffxzskfttiffxil fcms RVIHI tfxst mrnviurq, hfizti fzvurqlmt HRFHSQ boys, can iw nzssttrvzi of C: twcim tw iw guvtui at in fqlxxnflrz. Out ft! Hu- t'IflIi1f'f'il fqrxmf s plfiyfwi, wif'-vr-11 vvmv wwll your, :mei all nqww that lhoy .'01'tt1i111y lx-wt miusv Hun I lf! Il mf! ftvwr, thfi fsftvf-rt lfissfis fttllsvfi nw fins fm wppmwtut tw imvw 11mt'0lufw1'ts1lil0 thmlfiltts T 6011111141 ci 11 VARSITY BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD THHILLS fllf ...VW fllwyiyqugtitzlvt .... ,,. ,,.. ..-1U Cifill, ..,..,..,....... .lfi HIST YW NPI CHI -.-fill TfITf'Iifl1Hl - --1951 O.i'.S,-. --.M VVNIIUINIIIN1 UH --U'-3 Aspirmwftll - -.-Q36 01.5- -- ---ES Vmoxt-1 - fill ---45+ Hvilltyitmx - .- -25 O.li.S.- -- --34 Splilttqtittit CHI --' ijfilfi -.... . - -16 O.if.S.- -- fu-i P01111 --- UH ---77 Asspirtwriil - ---74 O.If.S.--- Hmm CJ.Il ..c', If.-gm ..... ,.jC '- xii' ii... i..f1 ' Plum --- rm . Mlllvaxlft - .UH 0.11.3 .... ...N Fast llwl' fill ---'11 Plum -- --iff 01.3. ------ ---H5 Vwmrm . O ii.l'. .AH PI, Pittslwxxqil . .. -146 The O.H.S. Quintet bring home the bacon from Plum. 355 i uf IUNIOR HIGH TEAM: Mr. Grimm. coach, P. Gigliotti. I. Fawcett. C. Arqyros, S. Kane. L. Gray, H. Neilly. L. Brinqe, G. Sitler, B. Canuti, I. Fabian. Junior High Team Prepares Future Stars The iuture stars of O.H.S. give Pamassus some stiif opposition. LOOK AT THEIR SCORE BOARD Oakmont ---- ..-..--,--- l 6 Penn -.------ Qgkmgnt .... .... l Q Penn ................. Ogkrnont ..-- .-.- l l Main St. N. Kensington- -- Oakrnont .--- - - 7 Arnold --------..-...-- - Oakniont ..-. ..-- l 7 Ridge Ave. N. Kensington Oakinont ..-. -- 7 Lower Burrell ----.-... - Oakmont ---. .... 2 6 Aspinwall --.------.-.. Oakmont .--- ---. l O Main St. N. Kensington- -- Oakmont ---. .-.. l 4 Arnold -----------..--- Oakniont -.-. -- 9 Ridge Ave. N. Kensington Ocrkmont --.. .... l 4 Lower Burrell .----.---4 Oakrnont .... .... l 7 Aspinwall 4-.. - - Oakrnont Oakmont Oakrnont Oakrnont Oakrnont Oakrnont Ookrnont Oalcmont Oalcmont Oakmont Oalcmont Oakmont Oakmont Oakrnont Oakrnont Oakmont Oakmont Oalcmont IUNIOR VARSITY SCORE BOARD WORKS OVEHTIME Springdale ----4------- ........23 ---l8 Tarenturn -- ----23 Aspinwall - ----37 Hampton ...ZU Etna ---23 Aspinwall -- ...QB Penn ---34 Millvale -- ...46 Plum ---l4 EastDeer--- ---25 Tcrrentum -- ---31 Verona ---l3 Springdale ...24 Penn ---16 Etna ---l9 Plum ---24 EastDeer--- -.-49 Verona 36 The Virginia reel swings into action. Give 'em the axe! shout the cheerleaders. O. H. S. Girls Get Ready to Enter a Post-War World l'll do it overt it it kills me, mutter the musclcesore airls as they bravely execute tor- ward rolls, headstarids, arid pyramids. To add to their stittrioss, Mrs. Baierl keeps them huzxy with callistheriics. Despite the qroans, arurits and ssaueals, these OHS. Amazons tully realize the tact that orqariized qym work results in sound health in qirls about to take their places in a postwar world. Since all work and HO play is had tor anyone, tree periods el pina-peria, dariciria, and shuttle- hearrl rromhiried with hand-baseball and xsauaredariciria aave sore muscles a chance to relax. For the haskethall tarts, Mrs. Baierl oraariized class teams tor hard touaht competi- tion alter school. Forqettiriq the limps and stittrietszs, all the airls agree that it really was tim and they would riot have missed it tor ariythirifx. it M.. Student Athletic representatives, Bertha Generalovic and Clair Morrison sell athletic tickets. Acrobatics develop balance. M. McHugh and P. Davis iump it 247 W9- if nemqq- GIRL RESERVE COUNCIL PLANS A MEETING SEATED: V. Birtcher, Secretaryg M. Maddox, presidentg E. Stittich. STANDING: D. Browning, L. Planck, H. Kerr, program chairrnang M. Melaro, S. Schmidt, Treasurerp Miss Ray, advisorg L. Ward. SOME OF MRS. I-IAMILTON'S HOME-NURSING CLASS DEMONSTRATE BED MAKING Mary Lou Rogers Pearl Alston Theresa Prince Mary Manqino Mary Bradford Eleanor Bonaroti Theresa Schwartz Gloria Martini PRESIDENT DERR CALLS STUDENT COUNCIL TO ORDER OFFICERS OF STUDENT COUNCIL President -..---- --...- R alph Derr Vice President- -. ----... David Fawcett Secretary -.--- ---. l Vlary Louise Babich Treasurer-A ---..-. Charles Berg Clubs Promote Friendiiness and Service 38 Girl Reserves Encourage Friendly Relations To the Girl Reserves of today their code means much-a better way of living cmd thinking tor girls oi all races, nationalities, and religious iaiths. Active in many projects, these junior members of the Y.W.C.A., have devoted time to promoting Red Cross membership in the Oak- mont Schools. As tor fun and recreation, they've had occasional parties, the most outstanding ot which were their Christmas and Valentine parties. Since the purpose of the Girl Reserves is to learn to live with themselves, with others, and to practice cooperative spirit, their representatives often frequent the Y.W.C.A. where they meet and associate with fellow members from the various Pittsburgh districts. An assembly program sponsored by the girls presented Miss Leiter in a lecture Flags of Many Nations. A series of lectures by Dr. Burkhart of the West Penn Hospital, also sponsored by the club, was open to all girls. During the year the club held fifteen meetings closing with an evening ceremonial on May twenty-second. Vivian Adams Dorothy Alston Pearl Alston Louise Antoon Ardella Boyer Marian Boyd Dolores Buttgereit Katherine Caleta Shirley Clawson Phyllis Davis Betty Ernst MEMBERS OF Patty Funk Louise Galore Evelyn Ganoe Vivian Glew Elnora Gunsallus lean Herron Lucille Herron Virginia l-lulings Ianet Irwin Pat Lantz Nancy Lees THE CLUB Louise Longwell Ruth Lorigwell lane Lottes Ianice McCormick Louise McCutcheon Etta lane McGitfin Yvonne McGough Margie McMahon Eleanor Molleston lean Melvin Helen Palovchak Dorothy Riddle Irma Sams Marian Scott Rose Sciarrino Esther Shook ' Katherine Sumak Nancy Voss Mercedes Wendling Dolly Zoqq Student Council Plans Student Activities Noon-hour recreation, pop dances, Penn-Oak otticers will long be remembered in the annals mont Pow-Wow, Student Day, yes, indeed, Stu- of O.H.S. Under the leadership ot its new faculty dent Council really did things its third year oi sponsor, Mr. Trotter, council meetings assumed a existence. Even the hot election campaign for business-like and really progressive atmosphere. STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS Room Room Room Room Room Tom l-lelwig Sue Schmidt Clair Morrison Richard Simpson Dolly Zogg Room 208- Room 207- Room 207- Room 207- Room 7- Edris Wyman Dorothy Luciana Iames Meckel Felton Pinner Dick Davis Room -Bertha Generalovic Room 9-Wm. Letsche Room -Ralph Morrison Room 206--Ioe Podhurcak Room Louise Anderson Room 202-Marilyn Weaver Room Ioan Pekqla Room 201-Leroy Bririqe Room -Ben Marchese Room 203-Ioan Burke Room -Don Long Room 4-Rose Marie Giovanetti , .-,,,.A,...,.,.i...t...s..wf..a.s.f.ts..4:.s'isg.a,sLtas:s4ae2:-arc: iii 1 if l'aoiQi , N 5 51,54 -' Y i,,:i'Q-.'t. Ne gra v' ru Wg.wz?1giQ5lN it . i1'1,ef-2 KJ. t . . Ag' 5- W .', 'ty-X '. 'A-5.41.1-' D93 5, Em: , bl ,fat ?E555?1ii7'm91 L A -- . , . lf' U N 5 K 1 fig, 1 ,-. 151-'t t , ,,. ,Qt ,,- t w , .3 A A ,ff rj X E.:-Ark, 6:95 - l 1?y ' , V f --,wr 153' rg, Qin'yfgti'-4i:2asiW 3t5ZSiiffi' ie- ' Hifi i' .,- -i, if . V . - . ,f - .u.. Q.: lf fi ' . -P 4- v' . at '-5 - z-: 11:21 'Q' ' s:f'.:,- .- . +L' 5, 5 W- if ' 1 L - 1 . In . gm ::111 .g,,x.l,-:fit f were 1 ,. f' -s.-. nw- mei. -.ss 'ffftillfi-t 1' '9273' --!rQ'li.21':Zl!5-.- 2 'EQYLSE'--'Litf1 'xfQi.'I-Y f.f:.l f?5I'lt1T -If'LU el -fi ?.l5'l '3'iwLi1'31-'iilfgigfljir-., me-avr f 1211 39 SENIOR DRAMATIC CLUB IS PROUD OF SERVICE FLAG President .----.- .--.- S uzanne Schmidt Vice Presidem .... .. .David Fawcett Secretary ..... ...... I une I-Iulings Treasurer. . . .... Richard Simpson Sponsgr ..... ....... M iss Ekas IUNIOR DRAMATIC CLUB MEMBERS PLAN MARCH MEETING Members in picture: lim Meckel, Walter Cree, Agnes Generalovic, Barbara Bailey, Eleanor Molleston. OFFICERS OF CLUB Cnot in picturel President ...... .................. F elton PIHIIGI' Vice President- -. ---- Priscilla Weibel Secretgry .... .... N ancy Voss Treasurer . . . . .Frank Mattes Spqmsgr ............................. Miss Shalt fFor list of members, please turn to page 675 Music! Lights! Curtain! Dramatics haven't lost their place in the extra- curricular activities in O.H.S. Under the expert hand of Miss Ekas, the officers and members have had a successful year in the field of senior dramatics. With the assistance of the Music De- partment, the Senior Dramatic Club presented an interesting Christmas program in which the story of three American-Written carols Were nar- rated and sung. God Winks, a one-act play, was presented at a P.T.A. Meeting in February. A standing activity of the Club is the mainten- ance of the O.H.S. Service Flag, 555 stars C4 goldi, which is proudly displayed in the main hall. Following closely in the dramatic footsteps of the senior organization, the sophomore and fresh- men dramats registered much enthusiasm for their club. One-act plays gave many members the opportunity to display their talent for play- acting. The March meeting was a red-letter day for all O.H.S., when in assembly the club spon- sored Mr. H. H. Harrison and his colored slides accompanying his lecture, Wild Birds at Home. MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR DRAMATIC CLUB Mary Louise Babich Wm. Grimes Alberta Buckosky Dick Hays Dolores Buttgereit Tom Helwig Ramona Calabrese lune Householder Betty Ernst Helen Hronec Bob Fletcher lanet Irwin Ioe Fusia Pat Iohnston Gus Glinos Ray Kastelic lean Kurtz Pat Lantz Iohn Lloyd Don Long Yvonne McGough Marjorie McMahon Mary Maddox Betty Meister Marie Melaro Dave Nettleton Lois Ann Planck Anna Mae Sadler Robt. Shimpeno Eleanor Stittich l thought l heard Iimmy lalklnq. Sorry. Step on ll, Angel Puss. Gee, Dad! You make me leel - sorta--about this llyer'l permit. Here he ls. Dramatic Club Play Plane Crazy Thrills December Audience Nr-lflfi llwloii tlimi1iy's Motlirfil . ........ Elly Stittich Allllfl Cthrv niuirll -.-...--.-- V - - -'-- lVlC1Iy lVlGdClOX CQIIOIVIV? llolon tliniiny's Futlirfrl ---'- --.'..- T ont Helwiq llloisu lu qlrimoui qirll ---4--'---.-' --.------4 l Gan Kurtz Miss Crump thiqh school pririwipnlb -------- Anna Mae Sadler lor: Cfillmidui tltflusclosl -'-' --' - - '--,. Robert Fletcher Iimzny Hoimi ----- Q ----'- - Harold Petty tPutiidJ- -- . 4.-- Dick Simpson .--.,Dick Hays lulie tmunaqer of Gyp Iointl ---- ..-. A llvorta Buclcosky Peqqy ...................... ...... l une Hulinqs Chip Burke ta llyinq instructorl ------'--.---f William Mcliim Mrs. Potty ------------------------------ lune Householder THE GANG: Pat Lantz, Marie Melarn, Yvonne McGouqh, loc Fusia, Lois Ann Planck, Pat Ichnston, Gus Glinos, David Fawcett, Dolores Buttgereit. Act ll, Scene ll: Coachecl by Suzanne Schmidt, student director. O. Aunt Mary! To South America! Art is Popular at O. H. S. MEMBERS OF ART CLUB M. Iensen, U. Cratsa, D. Gasper, Presiclentp Miss White, sponsor, I, Diliberto, V. Glew, S, Schmidt, W, Cree, T. Helwiq, Vice-President, I. Sanners, E. Stittich, P. Lantz, Secretary-Treasurer, Y. Mc- Gouqh, L. Restori, A. Buckosky, D. Meehan, E. Loeftler, D. Browning, I. Meister, I. Burke, L. Loeffler, P. Bardes, G. lnqold, C. Pitterer, W. Patrizio. Senior Secretaries Get snapped Frances Abaray, 'I'Patricia Anthony, Mary Louise Babich, Wklberia Buckosky, Betty Burke, 'l'Marie Campanella, 'ihuby Dickinson, Dorothy Gasper, iBertha Generalovic, Vivian Glew, fl-lelen Holy- ama, Anna Hertz, :ki-lelen Hronec, Helen Kerr, Anna Leclarich, Helen Lolo, Adeline Lustri, fMahel Mauro, 'I'Marqaret Mcl-luqh, 'iMari1yn Miles, 'l'Doroihy Minutola, '5'Betty Osman, 'flrene Phillips, 'l'Marqaret Ricci, Ruth Rupert, Evelyn Ganoe, I:'l'Charloite Grazier, i'Helen Evanusich, Louise Resiori, Ruth Lonawell, Dorothy Warner. inactive 'i in picture Cast of Our Aunt From California Mary Louise Bqbich .................... Sally Alberta Buckosky ---- -------'--.- M aid Adeline Lustri - -- ---- Mrs. Muntolourn Mabel Mauro ----- .'--.- M rs. Needy Dorothy Minutola .- ----....- Rosalie Margaret Ricci . . - ---.-----.- Felicia Evelyn Ganoe ..-. Miss Wilcoxnibs O. H. S. Artists Always Willing to Help One of the most active and interesting clubs in O.H.S. is the Art Club. This informal organ- ization provides an outlet for that artistic talent hidden in everyone. Besides being a lot of fun the meetings also have an educational side, usually in the form of a speaker on some subject pertaining to art. The influence of Miss White and her cohorts is felt in practically all O.H.S. projects which have needed artistic help, as the members have always given graciously of their time and talent. Senior Secretaries Really Gain Experience Looking toward the future seems to be the motto of the seniors, at least with Miss Hazlett's Senior Secretaries. These future office workers are learning now the work they have chosen for their later life. The hundreds of odd jobs, and some of the important ones too, that turn up in the ever-busy office of O.H.S., have been well- handled by these alert girls under the watchful eye of Miss Hazlett. They have spent a helpful as well as happy year, the high-light of which was the one-act play, Our Aunt from California. This cleyer, humorous play proved that not only can Oakmont be well represented in the secre- tarial field but in the theater as well. Science Experiments Fascinate Club The male and female Einsteins of O.H.S. ex- periment to their heart's content in one of our high school's newest clubs, the Science Club. Actually the club is a re-organization of a club started some years ago. When they meet Mon- day evenings, anything is liable to be invented, rearranged or decomposed. Finger nail polish of strange hues, new brands of cold cream, and electrical motors of unusual description may appear on the market as a result of these scien- tists' efforts. However, along with the fun, a real interest for learning runs high. Charter Members of Science Club Robert Chase Ralph Derr Patty Dible William McKim Richard Manns Charles Berg Blanche Boznar Doris Browning Dolores Buttgereit Charles Campbell 5 swf' MMBh X34-L Walter Meyer Virginia Winkler Clair Morrison Robert Wratcher David Nettleton Mr. Keister, Sponsor Suzanne Schmidt Charles Slagle 'ug '-Zia-ly Mrtwk L JK iff ll law-if Y ,..-.gn-F ?' fy 1 7 'L 4, ,, an ,Aww ad' v6g49 X651 n savi' fr 1.231 lxwmflpa-V J- L - f Af as if: iw 'Q' :tvc,v::'S'v ' .. ., ' 2511- ,ig as,s:,f..tQl .. ,gif -A it Mt--f?'v ' 'fl' '. M -if f'3W:111' ft-U-' ,.1'f --ti I's2w1 . 4. . 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M , . ll yn, L , ,F-J. 1 ,1.s.,. . - rg-A , - . , .,'f '-',,?,. -. . mglf'f.f'b iam' ...-..LLfss.,cruE' 'Yi 7LrJ. -t Biff ru:-:or-Q Sgt.-h. ll 4 4 . 'E if -' Members ol National Honor Society and Alma Club must be of High Character. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS Bertha Generalovic, Mary Louise Babich. Ctwo year members in picturel New members: Ralph Derr, Charles Slaqle, William McKim, Louise Anderson, David Fawcett, David Nettleton. ALMA CLUB MEMBERS MEMBERS: tin picturel Frank Mattes, Gerard Inqold, lean Whitley, Betty Stittich. fNot in pic- turel L. Anderson, C. Argyros, D. Citrone, R. Derr, I. Gaines, E. Mosakowski, I. Kozura, R. Lacey, M. Melaro, M. Weaver, I. McGivern, President: D. Fawcett, Vice-President: S. Claw- son, Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Keister, Sponsor. RIFLE CLUB MEMBERS STUDY SAFETY RULES MEMBERS: Cin picturel Edris Wyman, Mildred White, Carl Haftl, Vice-Presidentg Mary Ann Iones, Robert Senkinc, Secretary: William Aber, Robert Davis, William Iacka. PHYSICAL ED ENTHUSIASTS FORM LEADERS' CLUB MEMBERS: Cin picturel Seated: L. Galore, P. Mc- Neil, I. Hulinqs, Vice-President: F. Cerro. Stand- inq: Mrs. Baierl, N. Lees, N. Voss, M. Maddox, C. Grazier, President. MEMBERS: Cnot in picturel V. Birtcher, P. Davis, B. Driqgs, E. Faust, D. Gasper, V. Hulinqs, V. Iameson, P. Iohnston, A. Iones, H. Kerr, N. Neilly, Treasurer, l. Phillips, D. Riddle, R. Rupert, A. M. Sadler, M. Weaver, M. White, E. Yelovcan, A. Yorke, D. Zoqq, M. A. Iones, Secretary. Leadership IS Developed Through Clubs LES OFFICERS DU CERCLE EXAMINE FRENCH FLAG Le President -.----.-----.---.----. Richard Simpson La Vice President ----- -..-- Y vonne McGough Tresoriere-Secretaire - ..-- Marie Louise Babich La Marraine . -. - ..-- Mlle. McNall TOLIS Les MCITIBTZS AMUSCHL BU Cercle Ardelle Bowyer Marianne Boyd Charles Campbell Iosef Cirincione Richard Davis Roaul Derr Phyllis Davis Charlotte Grazier Iuin Householder Iacqueline Gaines Luthaire Katinos Elsbeth Kennedy Ronald Kennedy Marie Melaro Iean Kurtz Bettina Sargent Robert Lacey Suzanne Schmidt Dorothe Luciana Ellie Stittich Waltaire Meyer Bettina Meister Scholarship and Service characterize Two Clubs O. H. S. is justly proud of the Alma Club which originated in 1929 through the efforts of the late Henry N. Edmiston. Since all winners of the American Legion Medal Awards given each year to outstanding pupils of the eighth grade auto- matically become members of the club upon en- tering high school, the group has naturally stood for the highest in conduct and scholastic achieve- ment. As has long been their custom, the mem- bers were responsible for several patriotic pro- grams throughout the year. Recently the Ameri- can Legion has launched a movement to make the club a national organization with chapters in every high school in the United States. Another very selective club is the National Honor Society to which only juniors and seniors of high score on seven different points are ad- mitted. The beautiful induction ceremonies al- ways impress the new members as well as the student body with the importance of being the kind of high school boy or girl that O. H. S. judges the world wants. Rifle Club Trains Marlcsmen Home on the Range around O. H. S. doesn't refer to a prairie, at least not in the minds of our sharpshooting students. The Rifle Club, one of O. H. S.'s newest clubs, has been a big success. Sponsored by Mr. Keister, who has long been interested in rifle shooting, the gun wonders of the future realize the importance of their organi- zation in such times as these. Consequently the Monday sixth period meetings never lack for en- thusiasm, and much earnest endeavor is exhibited on the range as the various teams try their marksmanship. MEMBERS OF RIFLE CLUB L. Barns W. Cree I.. Gray C. Bassoni P. Dible R. Haskins I. Beckwith S. Dunkle . Hetrick R. Beckwith I. Elsey Higgins R. Biery R. Fair Hubbel L. Bringe M. Fedak Iennings I. Catanzaro R. Flowers Iohnson I. Cerro I. Fresh Lacey 45 R. Lelliott D. Mechan I. Spragle W. Letsche D. Mitchell S. Talarico I. Lloyd I. Nelson M. Tressel E, Loeifler I. Nicholas R. Unger L. Loeftler W. Olander D. Updeqraff R. Manns W. O'Neill Marion White E, Martini W. Patrizio R. Zoqq G. McCormick H. Snavely Boost Our Boosters Adgie's Service Station .--- - . . - Gasparich Food Market .. - - - 56 O'Connor Reclamation Company- - - 60 Allegheny Advance-Leader .----.- Gordon Funeral Home - . . . . . 50 Ostiens ----..--------..--- - - . . - 61 Allegheny Valley Trust Company- . Grubbs, O. S., and Sons ---. . - . 59 Palmer, Alex ..---------..... . . . 55 Alpha-Alpha Fraternity ------..-- Henke, E. D. ----------. - . . 49 People's Fruit Market ---- - - - 59 Amqrrrfg Grill .................. Hulton Inn ............ . . . 57 Reed, C. F., and Bros. -..... . . . 61 Antoon, lane M, ................ Ingalls Iron Works .-.---......-. 51 Restelli Monument Works ----.--- 58 Argyros, George-Groceries, Meat- - lahn and Ollier Engraving Company 62 Scaite, Wm., and Sons Company. . 52 Arthur and McGrail's Mobil I. 6- S. Company, Inc. .---......-. 58 Silverman's --.----------.----.- 57 Service SIUUOU ' lackovac's Market ...... .... 6 5 Spann's Cut Rate Drug Store ------ 51 BUfbef5' Association ' ' ' Kerr, Durbin S., 6. Son.- - - - . 48 Stevenson and Foster Company- -- 64 BCIYCVS --'---------- - - Kokorleg Market .......... . . . 66 Stone's Pharmacy ............. . . 49 Ben Fffirlklin STOTG ---- - - Lonohnor, F., Merch,-Tailor . . . . . . 55 Suburban Water Company - - . - - - - 53 Belle STIOPPS --'-- -- L, P, Sorority ............ .. . 61 Thel-Mar Shoppe --------- -- - 50 Butler's ------------ - ' McClay, I. B. .......... . . . 65 Thompson and Company ---- - - 65 Calhoun PhGfmGCY --'---'--- - - Melaro, Rose .......... . . . 57 Three Star Bottling Works. - . - . . 51 Carolyn's Beauty Shop ----f.----- Meng Shop ............ 49 Tomlinson, 1, H, .......... 57 Carter, l... K., Motor Company ----- Merril-nqn's Beauty Salon ..... .. . 59 Trust, H. C. .......... . . . 60 Central Cut Rate Drug Store ----.- Miller, E, N,, ond Cgmpqny ....... 48 Union Collieries -------- -- - 48 Cuda, Anthony ................. Miss C0n1ey's School ........ 60 Valley Heights Nursery ........ . 49 Dark Hollow Water Company ..... Mrs. Miller's Restaurant . . . . . . 59 Verona Building and Loan- . - . - - - 59 Duifs Iron City College ------- - - Murphy, G. C. ........ . . . 50 Verona Lumber-Supply Company.. 50 Eaton Funeral Home ----- - - N. I. E. Sorority --------- .. - 53 Vogue-Dry Cleaners ---.---.. - - 58 Edgewater Restaurant ----- - - Oakmont Floral Shoppe - -- - - - 53 Walter's Manufacturing Company. . 66 Edgewater Steel Company Oakmont Hts. Golf Course .... 59 Willows Pool --.-...----.--.- .. 63 Ewing. Kiel' M' ' Oakmont Country Club -----.--.- 61 Woodings-Verona Tool Works. .. 66 First National Bunk ' ' Oakmont and Verona Dairy and Woman's Club --.----..-.--.-. . 53 Fisher, W, H, ...... .. Ice Company ................ 56 Fleischer's Bakery . . - - - Oaks Theater - - . ..-- - - - . - - - 59 'WF-QQHV' J u n i o r s A Basketball Ticket Speaks J is for Iuniors: We're all very bright. In our eyes the World sees wisdom's true light. U's for the uniforms our athletes wore. In our Iunior Class we claim a great score. N is for night life, it's heartbreaks and cokes. With all of our dates, and all the boys broke. I-for intelligence in which we score high. At times teachers doubt it-I wonder why? 0 is for Oakmont, our Alma Mater grand. We all salute her with heart and with hand. R is for rhythmp We're all really smooth. All Iuniors have it when they're in the groove. S is for Seniors We all hope to be. But there's no class like the Iuniors O. H. S. will agree. lean Clements, '45. 46 I am a ticket so thin and small, whom people mangle and always let fall. They think l'm only the admission fee to enter the game an' razz the referee. l'm handled so much I begin to get thin, 'cause so many people try to get in. I am always left outside in the hall, never to see a real game at all. It I had legs, I'd Walk right in, to see if MY home team would win. I can hear the cheering with voices so loud, so I know the game has drawn a crowd. Here I lie in the old, tin box, waiting to see which team's out-foxed. Then a great sound is heard from the throng and the opponents come out with faces SO long. The Oakmont spectators give a great big cheer, be- cause this Was the tenth big Win of the year! -Don Long, '45. INNING BATTLE!! To the Members of the 1944 Graduating Class of O. H. S.: Call more and more on your untapped talents and energies! They are boundless! The more you try. the more you will develop your real abilities and possibilities! Gills? The First National Bank of Uakmont, Pa. Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation -17 Complimevfsof DURBIN S. KERR If. N. MILLEIQ AND CU. FURNITURE . , . CARPETS 0 8 SON 103 Washington Avenue LINOLEUMS 28 years an advertiser in the Periscope Insurance AUTOMOBILE Q FIRE THEFT EAST RAILROAD AVENUE VERONA, PA. Oakmont 776 NEWFIELD COAL Produced by Union Collieries Company Operators of the Most Modern Cleaning Plant in the State For prompt, courteous service call your local Newfield Dealer or Phone Oakmont 1300 48 EATON FUNERAL HOME 378 Maryland Avenue, Oakmont Ambulance Service . . . Phone 1178 Buy U. S. War Bonds and Stamps Often! VALLEY HEIGHTS NURSERY CO. MORTEN'S We Plan and Plant With You Hullon Road OAKMONT, PA. Phone Oakmont 1216 STONES PHARMACY Always at Your Service THE REXALL STORE Prescriptions Filled As Your Doctor Would Have Them 504 ALLEGHENY RIVER BLVD. OAKMONT. PA. 'Telephone Onkmonr 1308, 9500. 9501, 2169 E. D. HENKE BETTER MEATS For Your Picnics There's Nothing Like HENKEUS Hot Dogs or Hamburgers 438 ALLEGHENY RIVER BLVD. OAKMONT 94 OAKMONT, PA. THE MEN'S SHOPPE GEO. H. ZIMMERMAN Men's Furnishings QE 757 EAST RAILROAD AVENUE Phone Oakmont 995 Compliments of G. C. MURPHY CO. o Five and Ten Cent Store I From Srreer Verona, Pa. THEL-MAR SHOPPE Exclusive Styles for the Junior Miss 508 Allegheny River Blvd. PILGRIM BLDG. FOR 28 YEARS A PERISCOPE BOOSTER W. H. FISHER Electric Supplies Everything in Hardware, Paints, Glass, Varnish, Stoves and Ranges, Seed and Fertilizer VERONA, PA. Phone Oakmont 17 CHARLES L. GORDON Funeral Home 210 Allegheny River Blvd. Oakmont, Pa. Phone 633 Compliments of EDGEWATER RESTAURANT 160 Allegheny River Blvd. OAKMONT Compliments of VERONA LUMBER and SUPPLY COMPANY Z8 Years an Advertiser in the Periscope COMPLETE BUILDING SERVICE Phone Oakmont 144 E. Railroad Avenue Verona, Pa. ARTHUR and McGRAIL'S MOBIL SERVICE Efficiency, Friendly Service GEO. ARGYROS Groceries and Meat Market FRUITS and YEGETABLES 400 Allegheny River Blvd. oakmom. P 303-305 Alleghefw Avenue Phone 9509 Phone 807 SPANN'S AMANN'S GRILL DRUG STORE and BLUE ROOM Salutes the Periscope DINE AND DANCE and Steaks . . . Chops . . . Sea Food The Class of '44 515 ALLEGHENY AVENUE OAKMONT, PA. OAKMONT, PA. T H R E E S T A R C l' f 'e 's BOTTLING woRKs The Ingalls Iron Works Co. Manufacturers of All Kinds of CARBONATED BEVERAGES' of Phone Oakmont 305 Birmingham, Ala. VERONA. PA. and The Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp' What will you have to offer when f peace comes? 0 Pascagoula, Miss. VERONA PLANT Verona, Pa. Efficient Business Training is our specialty. ,- DUFF'S - IRON CITY COLLEGE 424 Duquesne Way. Pittsburgh 22, Pa. ATlantic 4875 olzqmfufafioizs cz 5 5 0 jg I4 4. To you, we entrust the future destiny of this great America . . . may the many years that lie ahead bring you good luck, continued success and happiness in your accomplishments. munmfa ZSCQAFES AN OAKMONT INSTITUTION SINCE l 8 9 4 52 Whatever the Occasion . . . We Are Here to Serve You With C0mPlime'7f-9 Of F L O W E R S THE WOMAN'S CLUB OAKMONT OF OAKMONT FLORAL SHOPPE .. In appreciation of 520 Allegheny River Boulevard many kindnesses' Phone OAK. 700 OAKMONT. PA. Phone Oakmont 27 Res. Sycamore 77ll KIER M. EWING to FUTURE SENIORS Real Estate . . . Insurance of O'H'S' Notary Public lk SENIOR N. I. E. VERONA, PA. SORORITY We invite our customers to visit our modern Filtration and Water Softening Plant We know they will be interested in seeing the process that is necessary to deliver 21 water which is ideal for domestic uses. SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY A. G. GARVIN, Vice President and General Manager QE WATER SUPPLY for Oakmont, Verona, and Penn-Plum-Harmar Townships COMPLIMENTS of Edgewater Steel Company ALWAYS INTERESTED IN THE SUCCESS OF OUR SCHOOLS We Believe in the Future of Oakmont ALEX PALMER 28 Years a Periscope Booster Registered Plumbing and Heating Sewering and Gas Fitting JOBBlNG PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO Estimates Cheerfully Furnished PHONE OAKMONT 40 Compliments of DARK HOLLOW WATER COMPANY OAKMONT. PA. A D G I E ' S SERVICE STATION American Oil Company Products Lee Tires and Radios Willard Battery Service Road Service DOYLE WEAVER and ARTHUR BERGAMASCO. Proprietors 50 7 ALLEGHENY AVENUE F. LENCHER Merchant Tailor Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired PHONE OAKMONT 803 Corner Washington and Allegheny Avenues T H E ADVANCE - LEADER 'A' Your Community Newspaper Extends Heartiest Congratulations 'A' to the Class of I944 of OAKMONT HIGH SCHOOL Mlle. says . . . I know how to add miles and miles to your car . . . Have it serviced and repaired at L. K. CARTER MOTOR CO. DODGE 8 PLYMOUTH OAKMONT, PA. A FRIENDLY BANK IN WARTIME . , . , AS WELL AS IN PEACETIME CONSTRUCTIVELY SERVING A GREAT COMMUNITY The facilities of this institution are naturally now geared to a people en- gaged in wartime pursuits-in the selling of bonds, the handling of merchants' rationing accounts, etc. But we anticipate the coming of Peace when we can demonstrate again the truth of the saying that in Wartime and peacetime alike, this institution constructively serves the people of the community, both young and old. ALLEGHENY VALLEY TRUST COMPANY VERONA, PENNSYLVANIA Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation G A S P A R I C H Qakmont and Verona TRIANGLE FOOD MARKET 0 850 Allegheny River Blvd. Phone 942, IO97-.I Cgmpany Leading Food Store Follow the Crowd to the Leading S ,, Perfectly Pasteurized tore MILK AND CREAM ALL DAIRY PRODUCTS ICE Compliments of The Phone Oakmont 159 . BEN FRANKLIN STORE Pennsylvania Avenue and Second Street QAKMONT, PA' 56 Phone Oakmont 98 JANE M. ANTOON Dry Goo-ds and Ready-to-Wear Furnishings S47 Diii.AwARla Avi1NU1i OAKMONNT, PA. The Fashion First Store SILVERMAN'S NEW KENSINGTON E A Store of Style, Quality and Service ROSE MELARO BEAUTY SALON Electrolysis. Face-Lifting 4Colvon Method! PERMANENT WAVING INcw Invention V- Patent Zl-- 3.2015 188 HULTON ROAD Phone 278-J J. H. TOMLINSON Real Estate . , . Insurance Notary Public 510 AI.l.IiGlIIiNY RIVER BLVD. Phone Oakmont H93-J HULTONINN Good Food is Good Health 901 ALLEGI-IENY AVENUE Phone 9525 Central Drug . . . Famous for Low Prices CENTRAL DRUG, INC. 'A' 500 ALLEGHENY RIVER BLVD. OAKMONT. PA. Money for the Iunior Prom! I Fle!cher's band peps 'em up. The ALPHA ALPHA Fraternity Organized May 5, 1942 RALPH DERR WILLIAM MCKIM DAVID FAWCETT DAVID NETTLETON CHARLES SLAGLE Young fellows will be young fellows -BICKERSTAFF. Compliments of THE J. 25 S. COMPANY, Inc. J. SPIRER, Prop. Dry Goods, Clothing and Shoes . . . Ladies', Men's and Boys' Furnishings 761 ALLEGHENY RIVER BLVD. VERONA, PA. Phone Oakmont 9533 RESTELLI MONUMENT WORKS Headstones, Monuments and M atkers Pennsylvania Avenue and Eighth Street OAKMONT. PA. Phone Oakmont 1589 and 287 For 35 Years Oakmont has been supplied with fresh, tasty cookies for dances and picnics by FLEISCHER'S BAKERY River Blvd. at Del. Phone Oak 310 OGUE BETTER DRY CLEANERS Grubbs Arcade Building, Oakmont, Pa. OFFERING LOW PRICES WITHOUT SACRIFICING QUALITY CASH and CARRY makes it possible for you to SAVE THE DIFFERENCE A Trial Will Convince You Compliments CALHOUN PHARMACY 625 ALLEGHENY AVENUE Oakmont. Pa. Phone 9614 JOHN A. GOLDEN, Owner VERONA BUILDING iff LOAN ASSOCIATION PAUL F. BEALAFELD. Secy. 736 Allegheny River Blvd. VERONA. PA. WM. MERRIMAN'S Beauty Salon Try New Pompadour MACHINELESS PERMANENTS 500 DELAWARE AVENUE Call Oakmont 132 OAKMONT HEIGHT GOLF COURSE 18 HOLES A. B. Blackburn, Mgr. S PEOPLE'S FRUIT MARKET Groceries, Fruits and Vegetables GRUBBS ARCADE R. LIBERTO, Prop. Mrs. Miller's ARCADE RESTAURANT Real Home Cooking Grubbs Arcade ALLEGHENY RIVER BOULEVARD For Your Entertainment The OAKS THEATRE When you see us LPark or Joej Don't think of insurance . . But when you think of insur- - A Truly Modern Theater , uv me Congratulatlons on Your ance ' ' ' '0 '-4 1944 Periscope 0-gl-323333 SEE Us . . . RELEEEME S. M. RODNOK, Manager X INSURANCE Odunontfl. Secretarial Training for Young Women MISS CQNLEVS SC!-ICDCI. 6214 Walnut Street Pittsburgh, C63 Pa. Next Class September ll Midyear Class for the Duration of the War For the Best in Prices and Food Buy at BIITIJER'S 502 ALLEGHENY RIVER BLVD. OAKMONT, PA. Phone Oakmont 2268 H.C.TRUST Automobile Service Engineer ATLANTIC PRODUCTS Carburetor, Electric Fuel-Pump Tune-up HULTON 25 ALLEGHENY AVENUE OAKMONT, PA. The O'Connor Reclamation and Equipment Company We Specialize in Cleaning Draperies FRANKS TOWN ROAD WILKINSBURG, PA. CHurchill 8612 C A R O L Y N ' S Beauty Salon 757 ALLEGHENY AVE. OAKMONT. PA. All Branches of Beauty Culture Hours: Daily 1 to 6 Except Wed. Open Evenings by Appointment GO TO B A R D ' S Your Ice Cream Store - FOR GOOD THINGS TO EAT 420 Allegheny River Blvd. Phone OAK. 2130 OAKMONT LADIES! ANTHONY CUDA u P Why Hesitate . . . Go Now to Fine Meats and Groceries 724 COLLEGE AVE. i' Phone Oakmonr 6 3 8 THE BETTE SHOPPE ALLEGHENY RIVER BLVD OAKMONT. PA. Phone OAK 2153-J C. F. REED 8L BROS. Contractors and Builders LUMBER and MILLWORK Z7 Years an Advertiser in the Periscope Phone Oak 56 OAKMONT, PA, Keep Physically Fit by Playing Golf at THE OAKMONT COUNTRY CLUB HULTON ROAD OAKMONT. PA. Phone OAK 760 Best Wishes to the Class of '44 THE L. P. SORORITY Phone Oakmont 933-J After 6 p. m. JACOB OSTIEN ' Wearing Apparel of Quality for Every Member of the Family 522 ALLEGHENY Rives. BLVD. OAKMONT. PA. 1 .E f f . . - 1 'i W ' ' . 62 THE WILLOWS POOL OF OAKMONT BOROUGH CHARLES GERDING, Manager Extends congratulations to the O.H.S. Class of '44 P. S.: We are pleased to announce that the filter system at the Willows Pool. Western Pennsylvania's finest municipal swimming pool, has undergone a complete renovation for the l944 season. Remember: Last one in's a sissy! 63 The Stevenson 61 Foster Co. PRINTERS - LITHOGRAPHERS - STATIUNERS 42I Seventh Avenue - Pittsburgh, Penna l COLLEGE ANNUALS H1614 sCHooL YEAR Boom Mommy Dumcf-mows u Our representative will be pleased to assist you when compiling your next Publication. . . . Telephone GRant I55I PRINTERS SINCE 6 Compliments of Oakmont Barber Association Valley Barber Shop J. PALMIERI E6 soN 828 Allegheny River Blvd. Elite Barber Shop BILL COSNOTTI 665 Fifth Street Community Barber Shop D. is D. CAPLANDO 512 Allegheny River Blvd. Spitzie's Barber Shop FRANK PIZZUTO 831 Allegheny Avenue JAKOVAC'S MARKET MEATS . . . GROCERIES Meats That Satisfy ' ' Oakmont 677 755 FIFTH STREET OAKMONT, PA Thompson SL Co. Paint Manufacturers OAKMONT, PA. J. B. MCCLAY Photographer Wg: We wish to extend our hearty congratulations and best wishes to the graduating class, and to thank the students for their patronage. V Home Portraits Groups Weddings Commercial Photography City and Country Home Local or Out of Town V . HOUR Or WILKINSBURG, PA. Studio Appointments CHURCHILL 2670 729 Wood Street 65 Compliments of Wooclings-Verona Tool Works KOKALES' MARKET Quality MEATS AND GROCERIES Phone 416 154 Allegheny River Blvd. WALTERS MANUFACTURING CO Manufacturers of All Steel Household Necessities lZ8 Pennsylvania Avenue OAKMONNT, PA. PERISCOPE is for poems which it contains, Written of teachers, classes, and games. stands for the evenings the staff stays at school, There's work to be done and no time to fool. R's for the readers that the staff tries to please With items listed from the A's through the Z's. is for industrious the staff members surely are, They strive once again to keep the book up to par is for snapshots and pictures galore, In this mighty fine yearbook of 1944. stands for the cover so trim and so neat, Is there any on record that it couldn't beat? is for Oakmont the school it is for, Whose students number four hundred and more is for popular and you'll all agree, VVe're proud of our book and have a right to be is for everyone who hurries to buy The '44 Periscope of old Oakmont High. --MARIORIE MCMAHON, '45 -BEN MARCHESE, '45 THE 8:44 RUSH 1 Brrrrrrrrrrrrr. The alarm clock rang, Time to get up, my mother sang: Aw, it's only a quarter of eight, On a morning like this, I won't be late, So I pull up the covers cmd doze right off. Time marches on, It's twenty past eighty The great dawn approaches, - Say bud, you'll be late. A dash for an egg, A grab for some toast, With speed that makes Gunder Haag Look like a ghost. I zip through the alley, Every shortcut I take, With both feet a-flying Each corner I make. When I reach the hall ' So forsaken and bare, I fly to my room As fast as I dare. I I pound up the stairs And open the door, Trip over a desk I And fall flat on the floor. Was I late? Did I make it? Will I stay after school? Will the teacher clamp down With an iron clad rule? Try it some school day And you will see, What the 8:44 rush Is likely to be. -Felton Pinner, '46. MEMBERS OF IUNIOR DRAMATIC CLUB W. Aber C. Fitterer M. Amann I. Harper L. Antoon S. Hayson C. Arqyros V. Hiqinbotham O. Babich R. I-lribar V. Bardes V. I-Iulinqs R. Best M. Iensen R. Bluestone E. Kennedy L. Boyer R. Lelliot I. Bringe S. Lewis S. Clawson I. Lloyd M. F. Clements T. Loomis I. Elsey D. Luciana M. Lustri L. Smith F. Mattes B. Stittich C. Melaro A. Streeter ' D. Melvin M. Tressel I. O'Roark D. Van Why F. Pazman N. Voss F. Pinner I. Waldo I. Podhurcek M. Weaver I. Raymond P. Weibel D. Riddle I. Whitley S. Roche A. Yorke G. Sitler B. Smith WOES OF A FRESHIE My knees shook a little as I. entered O.I'I.S. on the first day of school. I was led to the bulletin board by my sister, a veteran, who found my name, took me to my home room, and left me there, a scared and puzzled freshie. In a few minutes the room was filled, and Miss Shott was explaining the why and wherefor's of a confusing paper, better known as a schedule, which lay be- fore me. How would I ever remember when I was to be where? . . . And those steps, those disgusting steps . . . I just couldn't de- cide which ones were which. Soon the bell had rung and before I was aware of it, I was being shoved and walked on out in the hall . . . a procedure which I finally discovered was quite usual and customary. The few other equally surprised and puzzled girls with me were also undergoing the same treatment. Three classes had gone by and soon my friends and I were on our way to our fourth period class. We started up the steps fthe wrong ones, by the wayl only to be confronted by onrushing upperclassmen murmuring, Green freshies, no doubt. Quite deflated in spirit at being considered the only people to make mistakes, we turned and followed the crowd to the right stairs when lo' and behold! Could my eyes be deceiving me? No, they were not: for com- ing down the up-steps were six not-so- arroqant-now sophomores, quite red in the face. -Connie Melaro, '47, IT WAS A HARD IOB BUT WITH YOUR HELP WE DID IT! Things looked pretty black tor the '44 Periscope last September-paper shortage, priorities on zinc and copper, shortage ot man power at the printing and engraving establishments, and trouble over photographic materials. Surely no staff ever had such problems! However, once again it is lune and the boys and girls of O. H. S. have their Periscope. The co-operation of all iorces Won this battle as it wins battles ot all kinds. The statt votes a great big thank you to all those who did their bit-the student body, our advertisers, Mabel Mauro-our faithful typist, the English teachers, Miss White, Mr. Mc- Clay, Mr. Sterner, Iahn and Ollier, and Mr. Weaver of the Stevenson and Foster Printing Company. May you all have a healthy and happy summer and hopes ot greater days to come in the post-war World. -THE STAFF I' G8 fs I . 1 gm It 5 f., 4? , 1, 3 - ff. V ar wh 1 sm I Ti, .3339 : Ag . v, fx 1 IN.: I. 3 i awmlmf LL .lu M' .Ax wmml 7: 0 VRML 8591923 .AEWXC ' Q