Oil City High School - Oil Can Yearbook (Oil City, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1953 volume:

FOREWORD During the years spent as students of Senior High, we have watched momentous incidents happening in the world. These events-the Korean War and its problems, the national election, state and local issues-we may have thought little of at the time. But upon graduating these occurences have be- come important because we are confronted by their effect in our lives. As our senior year progressed, we realized that life is not merely for idle enjoyment but that it is best when guided by a definite purpose. Inflooking through the Oil Can, one can realize the various preparations offered by the school for facing these problems-the subjects we took, the guidance of our teachers, the extra-curricular activities. Previously we were waiting only for the time when we, too, could attain the joy that our older brothers and sisters seemed to have as they graduated. Now we, the Class of 1953, have reached the goal and standon the threshold of tomorrow. However, as we individually face our own problems, we can also remember the many occasions which we have all shared-football and basket- ball games, track meets and wrestling matches, clubs and school dances. WVe were creating the important events in our school history. This, our yearbook, presents their record. 1 WXXXXXNN XWHQSXXX MMM STHZ 195 C9111 BAN Though Mr. George Karle claims Pittsburgh as his birthplace, he has also lived in New York, Philadelphia, and New Kensington. He received his vocational education at Carnegie Institute of Technology and the University of Pittsburgh. Before coming to Oil City High School in 1939, he taught machine shop at Arnold, Pennsylvania. During the war he served as acting head of the O.C.H.S. vocational department. Metal spinning and reading are two of his favorite pastimes. Mr. Karle's school spirit, enthusiasm, energy, and up- rightness have won for him the respect and admiration of the entire school body. In grateful appreciation of his years of service to Oil City High School, we, the class of nineteen hundred fifty-three, dedicate to Mr. George Karle this volume of the Oil Can. 4 DEDICATION ALMA MATER Faith have We in Oil City High School We love so well Of our nohlc Alma Mater Let our praises tell. Hail to Oil City High Hail all hail again Blue and White thy colors fly Soaring upward to the sky. Thee we,ll cherish evermore As the years go by. Thee Weill raise in story and song Other schools above Our hearts swell with tender devotion For the school We love. Hail to Oil City High Hail all hail again Blue and White thy colors fly Soaring upward to the sky. Thee We'll cherish evermore As the years go by. CONTENTS Foreword Dedication . Administration Seniors . Underclassmen Activities . Athletics 6 PAGE I 4 7 I5 39 57 83 wswwmxx Xvammw aa. 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Eff ima B1-iw tiff? uma, 5347 -5.93 ilv uv ,HA HM Q 3gQ,x fzix svs4 Javf fa, 146 hwf 2 Q e,J.:fm,.',, . SECRETARIES Miss Mildred Eckmeder Mrs. Louise Kozek Mrs. Marion N. Smrekar Q .--ee W-- E919-322 'fe EP'lS6I'9'1' ROXV 1-G. E. Mohnkern, A. I. Fitch, I. F. Hadley, B. G. McFate. ROWV 2-W. E. Breene, H. A. Best, E. E. Bellen. 8 SUPERINTENDENT To have a share in helping young people develop into strong, useful citizens, is fore- most in Dr. Crumbling's mind. He enjoys helping young people plan their future lives and his pleasing personality is responsible for his winning many friends among the students and faculty of Senior. ' Dr. Grumbling was born in Homer City, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, and has at- tended Indiana State Teachers College, University of Pittsburgh, and Waynesburg College. He has his B.S., M.A., and Pd.D degrees. His position is that of acting as chief administrative officer of all schools in Oil City, from kindergarten through the twelfth grade. DR. H. VIRCIL GRUMBLING PRINCSIPAL Because of Mr. Townsendis constant plan- ning and undivided interest in our studies and activities, our four years in Senior have functioned smoothly. He was born in Arca- num, Ohio, and has attended 'Ohio State University and the University of Pittsburgh where he received his AB. and M.Ed. degrees. i'Having a part in the educational growth and development of boys and girls into good and useful citizensf and the friendship and kindness of former studentsv is Mr. Town- sendas chief enjoyment from his job. A friend to all, the student body and faculty all have the highest respect and regard for him. CARL H. TOWN SEND SECRETARY OF BOARD ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL M. W. 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Ruth Vogus Peter Scierka 13 Harold Wells Ernest VVright Joe Young Robert Zeigler SCHOOL HELP Dr. James NIcNIulleu Mrs. Laura Schubert Dr. T. S. Gabreski Dana Pringle Beryl Myers CAFETERIA MAINTENANCE 14 W. xx ..M,v..M.,M3 , Mbit' wwww Mmf-an-vw -1 ,, ,W wmfym h N , , .Nw ,www-.M...., ffmw.-Q.-Wm, .m.wwwMmfmm ,.w.,4....,.,,,.,. 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Kf v5.35 c , W Fin ,ggzgml I ,,,,i,A, ,MW wil' wk, . , YW 91110129 Oil Can Commmgw- ., 7 Bob johnson Bruce McFall Fred Quinn Lillian NVattsjer Glenn Carter Prom Committee Shirley Brannon-chairman Don Bean Jean Manby Ron Black Carmie DeSanto Nancy Garvey Joe Skelly June Manby SENIORS COMMITTEES Bob hmmm Diane Payne Dan Harrington Ring and Pin Committee Bob Lyon Patty Io Dolecki Art Blank Ed Lynam Mary Ita Smith Diane Lauffer George Coogan Marjorie Daum Maureen Peterson Diane Payne Y Chijtmas CardwCon1mittee in Ed Carley Thomas Stanish Bill Poorman Glenn Carter Ann Bunting Iosephine Brown Carrnie DeSanto Pam F orker Martha Jacobs Bill Kleinbauer Dick Neubauer Mary Lou Newell Phil XVeida Pearl Winger SENIOR OFFICERS As officers of the Senior Class, Glenn Carter, Presidentg Patty Io Dolecki, Vice-Presidentg Diane Payne, Secretaryg and Bruce McFall, Treas- urerg have by their Willingness to work helped to make the year 1952- 1953 a successful one. Nominating Committee Bill Steffee-chairman Bill Kleinbauer Mary jane Krause Creeta Smith Glenn Carter Gordon Porter Lorraine Simons Bruce McFall Shirley Norbom Sam Hagerty Lois Follstaedt Arden Bixler Helen Barr Paul Behringer Tom Tarleton William Carl Acklin Henry Wayne Allen John Jackson Vocational Auto General Vocational Auto Beverly jane Bain Elfzabeth Ann Baker General Secretarial r james Carl Beal Donald Allen Bean ocational Oil 61 Gas Academic Qul Eugene Behringer Mary Diane Bellen ocational Machine Home Economics Alfred Lewis Barnes Academic Phyllis Lorraine Becker Secretarial Richard Edward Benson Vocational Machine 17 Helen Joyce Barr Secretarial Blaine Merle Beers Academic Marilyn Lee Betz Secretarial SENIORS SENIQRS Beverly Louise Bickel General Arvin Thomas Bixler Clerical Robert Franklin Boyles Vocational Auto Jane Arlene Biltz Marilyn Ruth Biltz Arden William General General Clerical Ronald Eugene Black Arthur Saxton Blank, Ir. Shirley Ruth E Academic Academic Secretarial Shirley Marie Brannon Josephine Marie Brown Milton Robert l Academic Clerical Academic 18 jean Joan Buchna Secretarial Angela Jean Cangemi 'General rederick E. Clark, jr. Clerical Beverly Ann Bunting Academic Edward Ralph Carley Vocational Oil 65 Gas Suzanne E. Clinger Academic Thaddeus C. Busko General Glenn Wilbur Carter Vocational Auto Marian Eileen Coles Secretarial SENIORS Sidney lean Byerly Academic Rita Mae Cherry Secretarial Nancy Katheryn Connor Secretarial 19 l Richard O. Cotterman General Marjorie jean Daum Secretarial Lois Lorraine DeFrance Academic SENIORS a 5 Madelyn Cean Cowin Ronald Edward Cratty VValter Lee Daman General General Clerical Patricia Ann Davis Shirlee Ann Davis Shirley Alvena Deetei Secretarial General Academic john Thomas DeMarches A. Carmella DeSanto Mary Ann Diem Vocational Machine General Academic 20 Mary Jane Dolecki Patricia J. Dolecki Lloyd Bruce Drake Joan Louise Dumpe General General General Home Economics Clarence L. Dunmire Theodore E. Dykins Carole Louise Erickson Susan Patricia Evans Vocational Auto Vocational Machine Academic General 'ohn Gilbert Fairbanks Glenn LaVerne Farren Kenneth Howard Fay Howard M. Ferguson General General General Vocational Auto 21 SENIORS Lois Esther Follstaedt Academic Leora Audine Fry Secretarial Lyle Robert Gilbert Academic Pamela Egbert Forker Academic Nancy Ann Garvey Academic Edward M. Goreczny Vocational Machine Maxine Lucille Fornof Academic John Norman Gibbons Vocational Auto Thomas E. Griffin, Ir. Vocational Auto Ronald Karl Fornof General Margaret G. Gibson Academic John Henry Groner Vocational Oil 81 Gas 22 Helen Rose Croner Samuel Kaufman Hagerty James Harger Secretarial General General Iathryn Elizabeth Healy Nancy Lee Heath Donald Eugene Higbee General General Vocational Auto Edward joseph Hlawati Donald Eugene Holquist Carole Ann Hovis ' General General Clerical srruons Daniel M. Harrington General john Highfield Vocational Oil 6: Gas james Edward Hovis General 23 Shirley Ann Hower Adeline Anastasia Hudick Cordon Edmond Huff Clerical General Clerical Margaret Ann Hunt Martha Ann Jacobs Dale Richard Jamieson Academic Academic Vocational Machine Robert Temple Johnson Roberta Doris johnson lVilliam Francis Johnson Academic Academic Academic SENIQRS 24 Thelma Elaine Huff I Home Economics Adelle Marion jarosz Academic Marlene Joan Kahle General Mary jane Kaltenbaugh Secretarial Kenneth Albert Karns General Mary Jane Krause Academic Lt Thomas Harold Kaminske Edward john Karasinski Clarence YVilliam Karns Vocational Machine General Vocational Oil Sz Gas Constance Ann Kistler YVilliam I. Kleinbauer Patricia Ioan Koscielny Academic Academic General Ruth Johanna Lange james William Larkin Diane Elaine Lauffer Academic General Academic 'N 25 SENICRS SENIORS Joanne Leasure Secretarial Edward Joseph Lynam Academic Floyd W. McDonough Vocational Auto Georgia Jean Lendrum Academic Robert Walsh Lyon Academic Doris Jean McFadden General Donna Mae Lewis jane Francis Liddy General Secretarial Susan McAfee john Charles McClellen General Vocational Auto ' Bruce Allan McFall Joseph Leo Secretarial Vocational Oil 251 Gas 26 lfheodore M. McKinley General Donald Edward McNe11ie General June Lee Manby Academic Sarah E. McKissick james R. McLaughlin Secretarial General Yvonne Regina McNerney Ronald Paul Mallory General Vocational Auto Billie Jean Marshall Milton Dean Marvin General Vocational Machine SENIORS James Francis McMullen Academic Jean Marie Manby Academic john Miller Master Academic 27 Ann Louise Miller Academic Bert Roy Moyer Vocational John Neidel III SENIORS Academic Daniel Jerome Moltz Vocational Richard Dean Murphy General Richard LeRoy Neubauer General 28 Helen Ann Moore General Jack Sumner Myers Vocational Oil or Gas Mary Louise Newell Academic Joyce Lee Morrison Academic Joyce Ann Myers Secretarial Shirley Mae Norbom Academic Edmund A. Nowicki james Matthew Ochalek Mary Louise Olmes Stuart james Oxenham General General Home Economics Clerical Mary Diane Payne Joyce Ann Peters Maureen Lee Peterson Carol jean Pinney Academic Secretarial Secretarial Academic Kenneth Duane Pleger William Louis Poorman Gordon Edward Porter Joyce Fredonia Pritchard General Vocational Auto Academic Home Economics 29 Ls SENIORS Eric Gordon Proudfoot Academic Betty Ann Rennacker Clerical joseph Barton Ross Vocational Oil dz Gas Eugene Frederick Quinn Academic William Arthur Richards General Joyce Avis Russell Academic Gary Michael Rapp Vocational Auto Nancy Jane Richards General Jean Marie Saboski Secretarial Margaret jean Reinsel General janet Lee Rival' - Home Economics Phyllis Ann Schall Secretarial 30 IDorotl1y Anne Schell Academic Mary Louise Seigel Secretarial orraine Cecile Simons Secretarial Gerald Leo Schneider Clerical Elizabeth Louise Seth Secretarial Mary Kathryn Simpson General Joan Mae Schnitzer Secretarial Shirley Ann Shepherd General james Donald Sims Vocational Machine SENIORS Martha Ann Schoch Academic Helen Edith Showers Clerical Joseph Cordon Skelly Academic 31 X 2 1 Horst Smettana Exchange Student Cecelia M. Soborowski Clerical William Pierce Steffee SENIORS Academic Creeta Yvonne Smith Academic William Lee Spence Vocational Machine Elizabeth Ann Stewart Secretarial 32. Doris Ann Smith General Norma Jean Stack Clerical Ann Marie Sullivan Academic I 5 ,l Mary Ita Smith Academic Thomas James Stanisl Vocational Sally Ann Sutton Academic ntricia Eloise Swarthout john Stanton Switzer General General Gretchen C. Thomas Sally Ann Thomas Home Economics Academic Phoebe Ann Vogan Bruce Curtis Warner Academic Academic Thomas Roy Tarleton Vocational Oil Br Gas Donna Irene Turk Academic Lillian Margaret Wattsjer Academic 33 Mary Anne Tarr General Dennis Norman Vickery General Helen Louise Weaver Secretarial SENIO-RS SENIORS Phillip Glen Weida Betty Lorraine Welch William Lester Welch Kathryn Louise Willian Academic General General Clerical Larry Engene Williams Russell Dean Wilson Berta Winger fForrestD Elaine Marlene Winge General Vocational Machine General Clerical Pearl Edith Winger Wilmer Paul Wise Raymond LaRue Winger Edward Norman Woms Academic General Clerical Academic 34 1 1 w 35 , june Manby Glenn Carter Nlanreen Peterson Robert Johnson Ann Hunt Ronald Black 36 , BEAUTY QUEEN The outstanding event of our senior year came at our annual 'cSwing Outf' when Maureen Peterson was crowned as May Queen. 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Dick Delahunty, jim Depew, Jack DiDon1inie, Don Dolecki, Harold Dunkel, Bob Dykins. Carol End, Toni English, Herb Evans, jane Evans, jim Ferguson, Janice Fields. Bob Flinehbaugh, Ron Frantz, Larry Gadley, David George, Elinor George, Pat Ginkle. Cecelia Goreczny, Maxine Goss, john Gregory, Marlu Grening, Virgil Gruinbling. Don Gustafson. 41 l .IUNIORS Row Row Row Row Row Row Matthew Hajcluk, Ann Harmon, Kay Harper, Helen Henderson, Ron Higbee, Shirley Hill. Janet Hodge, Lois Huff, Martha Huff, Nancy Huff, Eileen Jamieson, Gretchen Jetter. Shirley Johnson, Mary Kalamajlca, Nancy Kelly, Jim Kistler, Peggy Kluck, Mildred Knox. Dick Kohlrnan, Larry Krug, Marcia Krug, Ann Kugler, Shirley Kurschinske, Bob Lenar. Jana Lesh, Mary Lesher, Bev Lewis, Donna Marchinke, Doris Marchinkc, Roger Marchinke, Barb Marvin, Janet Mays, Sandra McCartney, Betty McClellan, XVilma McClintock, Jim McCullough 42 JUNIORS Row Row Row Row Row Row 1 2- 3 4 5 6 -Bev McElhatten, Donna McElhatten, Flo McGreevy, Mary McKinley, jim McMullen, Eleanor M CVeagh. 1 Bruce Miller, jerry Mitchell, Gretchen Morck, Barb Murray, Gail Neely, Tom Nicolas. Sally Nulph, Delores Nuneinaker, Carol Paulie, Bob Petulla, Lawrence Petulla, jim Puleo. joe0Puleo, Kay Rausr-her, Mary Reagan, Ellen Reid, Barb Reynolds, Blaine Rhodes, Shirley Roberts, Clayton Rodgers, Roy Rossman, Dick Russell, Mary Russell, Mary Sandrock. -Bev Saylor, Andy Schreffler, Ioyce Schreffler, Dennis Shaw, julia Shay, Marion Sheats. 43 .IUNIORS Row Row Row Row Row Row Duane Simpson, Phyllis Skiba, Carol Skrobat, Marlene Snow, Genny Skishock, Shirley Stalman. -Betty Stanton, Barb Stvens, Mary Ann Stiglitz, Pat Stivinson, Shirley Stouclt, Ed Stubbs. -Mary Sumner, Dave Sutton, Barb Swetsky, John Swoger, Charl Taylor, Ed Thompson. -Herb Toy, Diane Turner, Barb Van Kirk, Don V ogus, Lucille YVaddingham, Donna XVagner. -Don XVare, Dodie XVattsjer, Kay XVay, Denise XVells, Marilyn YVheeling, Lydia XVhite. -Sain WVidger, janet YViltak, John XVolstoncroft, Marilyn XVygant, Bill Young, Tehnar Young, lane Zehrung. 44 Sara SOPHOMORES Row Row Row Row Bob Allen, Shirley Alsbaugh, Nancy Andrews, Judy Bell, Adam Bary. Patty Beach, Betty Beatty, Mary Becker, Lee Belfore, Agnes Bell. Ioan Berry, Lois Bills, Tom Bills, Joan Bodner, Helen Brown. Carol Bucholz, Pat Bucholz, Paul Bucholz, Tom Burchfield, Ann Butler 45 Row 1-Rose Butryn, jane Cameron, Dick Carley, Paul Carlson, Carol Carter, Fred Cartcr. Row 2-Gloria Caruso, Dorothy Caldwell, Arthur Clark, Roseanne Clark, janet Clousc, Ron Cotterman. Row 3-jean Courtney, Judy Croft, june Daubenspeck, Judy Davis, Elaine Deets, Sally Delahunty. Row 4-Lois Dempsey, Jean Depew, Bill DiDominic, Dolores Dowlan, Mary Ann Dubiel, Donna Earley Row 5-Delores Echenoz, Boyd Enos, Jim F arling, Clifford Farlcll, Lois Feeley, Joyce F erringer. Row 6-Charles File, Helen Fink, Fred Fitzsimmons, Milton Flccger, Norma Flinchbaugh, Polly Fox. SOPHOMORES 46 Row Row Row Row Row Row -I F l ,,5 -Pat Fry, Catherine Gawucwski, Virginia Garbacz, Jack Getz, Phyllis Grenning, Nancy Griffin. Mary Griffiths, Sherman Hall, Charles Harbison, Donna Heckathorne, Barbara Henry, Nancy High- gate. -Scott Hinies, George Hoffman, Beverly Hood, Ronald Huff, Paul Irwin, Bob Jackson. Charles Jacobs, Toni Iacoby, Martha letter, john Jez, jo Kalamajka, Ginny Kerr. Charles King, Mary Klapcc, Louanne Koerner, Al Kraft, joe Lange, Dolores Loveless. Margery Lytle, Einaline Marshall, Thelma Martin, Ioyce McKean, Marilyn McMullen, Dan Mealy. SOPHOMORES 47 T Row Row ROW Row Row Row Dorothy Mcehan, Marvin Mctzingcr, Anna Miller, Jay Minnicks, Forrest Mintz, Caroly Bob Mooney, Bob Moorc, Thomas Moore, Tom Moyer, Lewis Myers, Dave Nelson. june Orr, Ed Osborne, Sally Osborne, Pat Palincr, Pamela Pardec, Teresa Perrine, -Ed Perry, Ed Petulla, Beverly Fox, Bob Phillips, Ralph Porte-rfield, Gary Pritchard. -XValtcr Pritchard, john Rca, Vicki Rishcr, Gail Roberts, Iudy Roddy, August Rode. james Rodgers, jim Ruby, Charlcs Ruth, Cathy Rynd, Mary Rynd, Virginia Saborowski. n Mitchell SOPHOMORES 48 Row Row Row Row Row Row 2- -Mary Jane Sanders, David Schoch, Bill Scott, Joyce Seigel, Sally Shannon, Mary Io Shettler. Sherry Shontz, Patty Shorts, Donna Showers, Ernest Smith, Carol Snyder, Kay Snyder. Mary Ann Snyder, Toni Sprankle, Bill Stanley, jerry Stephens, Ed Steffee, Gladys Stivenson. -Ioyce Stover, Pete Straub, Sonja Swatsler, Marilyn Tarleton, Ken Tarr, Ed Taylor. -Nancy Thomas, Ronald Turk, Elaine Van Kirk, Paul Verner, Donna Vogan, Bob NValsh. Dixie Wfarhani, Dick XVeaver, Mary Lou VVelms, Esther XVillianis, Charles XVinger, Robert YVinge1 Peggy Zuck. SOPHOMORES In X 50 FRESHMEN now Row Row Row Row .L 2 3 4 ,- D -Anella Adams, Betsy Barret, joel Baughrnan, Sandra Beightol, Marion Betts, Gerald Bickel, Mary Blair, Sandra Brown. -Tony Bruno, joe Buchna, Ann Bucliolz, Mary Burchanowski, Shirley Campbell, Dick Cavanaugh, Mary Collingwood, Patty Delahunty, Shelby Dinger. -Audrey Dunkle, Eileen F arrel, Barbara Fink, Joan F lis, Julia Flick, Janet Fornof, Iohn Gajewski, Jerome Ganiola, Hon Gustafson. -Ioyce llanhy, Joan Heeter, Sally Hefren, Edna Hewitt, Beverly Himnan, Edith Huff, Don Johnson, Gordon johnson, Marilyn johnson. -Donna Kelly, Sandra Kerr, Carol Kirkwood, Barbara Kluck, Marie Larkin, Ted Lehnortt, Janet Lytlc, Nancy Mackenzie, janet McFadden. 51 Row Row Row Row Row Row 1- 1 Charlotte McMichael, Barbara Meddock, Barbara Mitchell, Rona Mohnkern, Sandra Mooney, Helen Morrison, Shirley Morrison, Elmo Murray. 2-Peggy Murry, Nancy Nalepa, Patty Nieinic Jeanne Nogar, Dick Oxenhzun, Dick Patterson, Delores Peters, Barbara Peterson. - -Dick Petulla, John Pop, Jessie Porath, Gladys Poulson, Alice Prenatt, Bernard Putnam, Bob Quatro, Mary Ralph. -Marguerite Ralston, Roberta Reed, Connie Remus, Myrna Rice, Nancy Ritts, Lynda Rosinske, Evelyn Russell, Pat Saylor. -Sophia Srnutek, Francis Sunseri, Carol Taylor, John Toth, Pat Turner, Sally XVattsjer, Judy YVhaley, Marilyn YVierbinski. -John WVilkinson, Sara VVilliams, Connie NViltanger, Twila NVise, Mary VVojtowicz, Judy XVomcr, Nickie XVy1nan, Barbara Young, Ray Zaychowski. FRESHMEN 52 Bow Row Row Row Row Row 1 0 3 4 5 6 W -Madalyn Alhaugh, Nancy Beatty, Marilyn Bil ng, Iohn Bracken, David Braderick, Margaret Bra- derick, Larry Brody, Cecile Brumbaugh. -Alice Carbaugh, Donald Chapin, Nane-y Cohen, Bob Cunningham, Dora Mae Dahle, Marjorie Dan- zer, Thomas Danzer, Roger Daum. -Barb Delahunty, Bonny Delahunty, Beverly Dumnire, Norita Early, Lois Foreman, Carole ,F leeger, Robin Forker, Charles Fox. 1 ' -Sam Gibson, Margaret Ann Ginkel, Hamilton Girard, Nathan Goldberg, Bonnie Guyton, Frank Harrington, Bob Hartz, Jeanne Heasley. -Joyce Horner, Barbara Ingham, Sue Jackson, Steve Kerr, Katie Koontz, Peggy Lauler, Barry Leasurc, Faith Magdovitz. -Ann Maher, Judy Marchinke, Calvin Marsh, Ruth McElroy, Clark McF all, Robert McNellie, Kent SOUTH FRESHMEN 53 l A Row 1-Ron Mortimer, Neal Perrine, Mike Richards, Rusty Ritchie, Bob Rogers, Howard Rose, Diane Rus- sell, Mary Say. 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QVGA:-.-x - - Q 1- if 4' 4 I --'W' an as-use -me can 1 , K Illllll. ' 4 v L u QLZLMQIZ ' iyafsmwww W1-vzfww ...-.dmabuf-A .gyms 'Eiga ' dwfi , A-fi 91 Tiiffiiiii ::,i?as5?e 5252525 f www my , ,A 395211 n aww ',?ziQ??i'i? Azz-:M ' 'YYI A .Wy 1 A 4 . . ., N 535' 1 A5531 WU 'ifriii ,, .. M Q ,, A MM-as . Wu-ww fwixvsd Q .Means .Hmm fu, vm an 1 OIL CAN EDITORS Under the supervision of their capable editor-in-chief, Bob johnson, these editors as- sumed the task of creating the 1953 Oil Can. They discovered that it is not an easy assign- ment to produce a yearbook. lt takes patience and long hours of labor. There were pictures to be taken, articles to be Written and typed, advertising to be sold and an endless list of other jobs that had to be finished before the annual went to press, but they faced each new task, no matter how difficult, with determination. They were aided by John Christ who served as art advisor and Warren Anna who supervised the business details. When every- thing Was complete and ready for the press, the editors breathed a sigh of relief. They hope that you Will be proud, as they are, of the fruit of their labors now and in the years to come. May this Oil Can always be a cherished reminder of your never-to-be-forgotten years at Oil City High School. - NWN' OIL CAN STAFF Prodded by their editors and advisors, members of the staff worked diligently to meet dead- lines. What these energetic students lacked in ability they made up in ambition, and they were always willing to try any new task. They worked busily under the watchful eyes of their editors and advisors and hoped that there was really a method in their madness. You can be sure that each one was relieved when the Oil Can had been successfully completed. 59 STUDENT COUNCIL The governing body of our school, under the supervision of Ernest VV1'ight, is the Student Council. It is composed of representatives of the home rooms who meet to promote the successful- ness of our activities. During the past year, it has, among other things, made and distributed athletic schedules, bought intra-mural Wrestling trophies, sponsored the Public Relations Committee, and conducted charitable drives. For the first time, this year a representative, Judy Bower, was sent to the state Student Council Convention. The officers are Ron Black, President, Judy Bower, Vice President, Sally Sutton, Secretaryg and Ed Petulla, Treasurer. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The John Dewey Chapter of the Future Teachers of America was organized at Senior in 1950. The club serves a twofold purpose. It encourages young people to develop in themselves the quali- ties of personality and character which are the foundations of successful teaching. The group strives to provide young people with specific information about opportunities in the various fields of education. Ron Black served as President, Vice President Was Carol Paulie, While Patty Jo Dolecki acted as corresponding Secretary and Marilyn Wlieelingis position was Recording Secretary. Advisors were Russell Buckham and Dana Pringle. 60 F. 0. C. . T ss Friendship out of Competition is the new name for the Public Relations Committee. The purpose of this committee was to encourage better relations between Franklin and Oil City students. The main activity was sponsoring a dance for students of both schools after the football game. Leading the other activities were Lorraine DeFrance as chairman and Pam Forker as secretary with Ernest VVright as faculty advisor. i l FUTURE HOME MAKERS OF AMERICA The purpose of F.H.A. was to plan and participate in activities that will help one find her own interests and talents. These girls learned to work and co-operate with others and become successful homemakers. Miss Mary Lou Moore and Mrs. Ruth Mead were ad- visors. The officers were President, Janet Rivarg Co-President, Mary Sandrockg Vice-Presi- dent, Carolyn Mitchellg Secretary, Barbara Pmeynoldsg and Program Chairman, Donna Lewis. 61 SENIOR HI NEWS Aided by their advisor, Miss Margaret Nelson, the Senior High News Staff put forth one of the finest volumes in the publication's twenty-one year history. Much of the credit goes to the diligent managing editor, Shirley Deeter. The editorial page was handled by Bobbie Lee Slater and jim McLaughlin. Fred Quinn and Peg Zuck reported the sports events, and Saralene Zehrung managed advertising under George Mohris direction. Dusty Graffe and Marilyn VVheeling collaborated as artists. Reporters were: Marilyn Betz, Barbara Byharn, Rose Clark, Larry Gadley, Maxine Goss, Phyllis Grening, Marlene Kahle and Julia Shay. 62 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY To attain membership in the National Honor Society is the highest scholas- tic honor that can come to a junior or senior of our high school. Members are nominated previously by a committee of faculty members and must rank highly in the traits of character, scholarship, leadership, and service. This year,s officers included Art Blank, President, Maureen Peterson, Secretary, and George Mohr, Treasurer. l CAMERA CLUB The aim of this club is to teach the fans to take pictures the correct way. They also learned the parts and workings of their cameras. The skill of develop- ing their own pictures was accomplished by many of the students. This year the club had as President, Horst Smettana, the German exchange student. The other officers were John Master, Vice President, and Kay Way doubling for Secretary and Treasurer. The advisor was john Christ. 63 SENIOR SECRETARIAL CLUB The club elected Maureen Peterson, President, Joanne Leasure, Vice Presi- dent, and Betsy Baker, Secretary-Treasurer. This club provides an opportunity for the members to hear guest speakers discuss business situations and conditions. One of their main projects this year Was to entertain the secretarial graduates of 1952. The girls also made blue and white shakers for football games, did typ- ing jobs for the teachers, and were responsible for the advertising that appeared in the Senior High News. Co-operating With the Commercial Club, they formed a local chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America. , XS K 'S . . . JUNIOR SECRETARIAL CLUB The Commercial Club provides an opportunity for sophomores and juniors who are taking commercial subjects to meet once a month to discuss their future in the business World. President for the club was Donna Marschinke While Beverly Saylor acted as Secretary-Treasurer. 64 PUBLIC READ-ING CLUB The Public Beading Club did a fine job of leading the devotions and intro- ducing the programs for the assemblies. Under the supervision of Mrs. Irene Gill, club advisor, the members improved their ability to speak before an audience. Officiating for the club this year were june Blanby, President, Diane Payne, Vice President, Creeta Smith, Secretaryg and Polly Fox, Treasurer. XVith the dues, the club bought a new Bible for the school and had a tureen dinner in December. LATIN CLUB Members of the Latin Club strive to achieve their purpose which is the understanding of Roman life. This year the club members made posters and carvings, built ships, and models of Roman homes, tombs, and temples. Interest- ing programs of Latin lite and activities were planned by Mrs. Evelyn Haney, club advisor, and Counsul, Bob Petulla, assisted by Ann Butler, Scribog and jane Cameron, Praefectus Aerai. One of the main social events was the club's Saturnalia celebration at Christmas. 65 W Q El Circulo cle Espanol Reorganizing this year under Miss Ruth Kaufman, the Spanish Club rolled up its activities with Senor Bean presiding. The mem- bers, consisting of first and second year students, en- joyed an autumn hike, singing Spanish songs, and a Weiner roast at Henry,s Bend. FRESHMEN MATH CLUB The function of the Freshman Math Club was to read and discuss prob- lems in the computational field. Officers during the past year were Mary Bur- chanowski, President and Mary VVojtoWicZ, Vice President. Raymond Good- will was faculty advisor. Le cercle francais Under the guidance of Miss Beryl Eddy, the 'cmessieursv and amesde- moisellesv of the Le cercle francaisv enjoyed French games and music and pre- sented several plays. This ycarls officers Were Lois Follstaedt, Roberta john- son, and lim McMullen. LOCAL HISTORY Exploring the history of Oil City and surrounding countryside was the activity of this club, known to its members as the 'KCornplanter Council of Future Junior Historians . The group, organized last year, has made rapid progress having played host to the Local History clubs of Northwestern Pennsylvania this spring. Donna Blarchinki served as President. Other officers were Bobbie Slater, vice President, Marilyn Betz, Secretary, assisted by Janet Kay. Vance Brown acted as faculty advisor. l 1 S E . .ll I DEBATE CLUB Under the kindly and able guidance of Mrs. Irene Gill and XVarren Anna, our debate teams propounded their arguments on three timely questions con- cerning International Organization. Those elected to lead the club were Fred Quinn, President, Virgil Grumbling, Vice President, and June Manby, Secretary. This year the teams were required to be prepared to speak on three topics rather than one as in previous years. During the season the teams contested with varius schools. Also vital to the debate program are the chairman, judges, time' keepers, and members of the social committee who were helpful in making the visiting teams feel welcome during tea after the debates. 67 LIBRARY STAFF Under the capable guidance of Miss Eleanor Hoy, thirty-eight sophomore, junior, and senior girls kept the library running smoothly and efficiently. At the end of their freshman year, these girls were recommended by their teachers for scholastic ability and efficiency. Some of the many duties of the librarians were checking in books, looking up back magazines for reference, straightening shelves, preparing new books for circulation, stamping new magazines, answering questions and filling the requests of the faculty and students who use the library throughout the year. AUTO SHOP f-- s msasmitf so i 68 ART CLUB In appreciation of art, these members have joined this club under the super- vision of john Christ. At one of the first meetings, the members chose as their officers for the year: Ann Stewart, President, and Dusty Craffe, Secretary-Treas- urer. The members meet once a month for social and artistic pleasure. The club is responsible for many of the posters We had hanging in the hall this past year. Some of its members have a genuine interest in art and plan to go on in that Held. JUNIOR RED CROSS The junior Red Cross is a Worthwhile club in Senior, for its purpose is com- munity or world service. Each summer, delegates from Council are sent either to a camp or a national convention for leadership training. Joe Skelly, a Senior, presided over the Council along With Vice President Leroy Rodgers, a junior, Secretary Ann Hunt, a Senior, and Treasurer Dave Schoch, a Sophomore. Miss Margaret Reid is the teacher-advisor under the direction of Miss Harriet Allen, Executive Secretary of the American Red Cross in Oil City. Membership in the Chapter is open to all O.C.H.S. students. 69 HUNTING AND FISHING OIL AND GAS H.'V- GOVERNING BOARD OCATIONAL CRAFTSM W ,Y , ::Q'v.:Qimfr?'.A.,..x Harland Mitchell, head of the music department directs A Cappella, Girls, Chorus and Choir, Girls, Quartette, and Boys, Oc- tette. Philip Runzo directs Band, Orchestra, Swing Band, and Majorettes. Gerald Keefer directs the ninth grade music and Girls, Ensemble. MUSIC DEPARTMENT To be a member of A Cappella Choir is the ultimate goal ot cvciv music lllv -minded student at Senior. Offering such selections as Grief to Gloryn and that ever popular spiritual Dry Bonesv, 175 seniors, juniors, and sophomores com- prised one of the finest choirs Senior has known in recent years. The KOld Pro Harland Mitchell, a man respected by every member of his large ufamilyn, patiently guided them through rehearsals and various public appearances. The choirls outings this year included a trip to Painesville, Ohio, to present an after- noon concert to the public school and a trip to Slippery Rock to take part in an out-door pageant. The ubig occasionv for the year was Swing Outi' when Noble Cain was our guest conductor. XVe will long remember the strains of Second Crucifixionv and Preludesv. Ninteen members were selected to be sent to the District Chorus at VVesleyville, while Lorraine DeFrance received the honor of traveling to Kittanning for the All-State Chorus. A. CAPPELLA GIRLS' CHOIR AND CHORUS Under the direction of Harland C. Mitchell, Girls, Choir and Girls, Chorus are two of the more elected subjects of the sophomore and junior girls. Those in Girls, Choir are promoted to A Cappella the following year, and those in Girls' Chorus are advanced to Girls' Choir. Both of the musical organizations use the student government plan to keep order. lt is made up of officers and section leaders elected by the entire group. Ann Harmon Was elected President of Girls, Choirg Carol End, Secretary: and Kay Harper, Librarian. Shirley Kurschinske, Gale Neely, Beth Biery, Mary Rynd, Beverly Levvis, Norma Flinchbaugh, Maxine Goss, and Gloria Caruso presided over the various sections. Girls, Chorus hailed Martha Jetter as President, while Janice Fields and Flo McGreevy took over the jobs of Secretary and Librarian. Girls chosen as section leaders were Mary Klapec, Josephine Kalamajka, Vickie Risher, Louanne Koerner, Catherine Gajewski, Esther Gayetty, Joyce Ferringer, and Ann Kugler. 73 SWING BAND MUSIC CLUB COUNCIL The Music Club Council is a club consisting of the Presidents and Secretaries of all the large music groups, such as the band, orchestra, and choruses, also the leaders of all en- sembles. The club takes care of the ticket sales for music assemblies and the making of rules for all music groups. The Swing Band, under the direction of Phil Runzo, performed for the home basketball games, pep meetings, school assemblies, and dances. Their music was strictly dream stuffv set off with Sam Hag- erty as vocalist. These music makers boasted Dick Neubauer as their manager, who set the beat at all home basketball games, while Lorraine DeFrance acted as assistant manager. Seniors who played for the last time this year were as follows: Lorraine DeFrance and Bill Steffee, alto sax, jim McMullen, tenor sax, Henry Allen, trombone, Sam Hagerty, drums, Diane Bellen and Helen WVeaver, bass, Dick Neubauer, trumpet. 74 This year We saw the results of hard Work and time given by each O.C.H.S. majorette. These girls practiced regularly every day during the seventh period. They arranged their routines with some extra help from Miss Lauffer and Philip Pmunzo. The new uniforms added to the great performances our majorettes gave us during the football and basketball seasons. Their talent was appreciated outside the school when they tra- veled to Titusville and Rocky Grove for request performances. The senior girls leaving us are: Beverly Bain, Betsy Baker, Joanne Leasure, Joyce Peters, Helen YVeaver, and head-majorette jean Buchna. VVe,ll long remember the colorful Latin-America Saga routine with jean as the gay senorita. i 75 MAJORETTES GIRLS' ENSEMBLE The harmony that echo- ed through the halls every Tuesday was the Girls' En- semble practicing. Gerald Keefer selected these fif- teen girls on the basis of sight reading and tonal quality. The group elect- ed as its officers Maureen Peterson, Presidentg Lor- raine DeFrance, Secretaryg and Mary Ita Smith, Li- brarian. The Ensemble made many public appear- ances at various organiza- tions around town. BAND You,re out of steplv Get in linelv These are two of the many orders that were heard as the marching band moved on 'to the football field for its half-time shows. This past year, aided by new uniforms, unusual formations, and excellent musicianship, the band was rated as one of the best in the schoolis history. After the football season, concert music was begun, and several concerts were given in the' spring. At Christmas Philip Runzo and the officers planned and gave a party that was enjoyed by all the instrumentalists. An outstanding event anxiously awaited was the North- western District Band. Fourteen of Oil City High Schoolis best musicians were selected to participate in this band which was held at Warren in January. Everyone agrees that the band had a very successful year, but its success must be attri- buted mainly to the director, Philip Bunzo. All the members are sincerely grateful for his help and the encouragement he gave, he will long be remembered. The officers of the past year were President, Dick Neubauer and Secretary, Bill Steffe These officers along with the student conductors helped in maintainin charge of the class. e. g order and in taking 76 ORCHESTRA Under the direction of Mr. Runzo, the twenty-six piece orchestra concluded another successful year by presenting selections for the Baccalaureate and Commencement services. Other activities throughout the year were furnishing music for the Senior Class play, the Mystery play, and the Clare Tree Major plays. At an enjoyable assembly program given by the orchestra, emblems were presented to all seniors who had been members of this organ- ization for at least two years. An annual event, in which every member hopes to participate is District Orchestra. This orchestra consists of the best musicians in the entire Northwest District. Six members from Oil City attended. They were Shirley Norbom, Diane Bellen, Roberta Karll, Henry Allen, Dennis Vickery, and Charles File. From this select group, Shirley Norbom was later chosen for State Orchestra. It was her second year to achieve this honor. State Orchestra is comprised of the states, most outstanding musicians. To undertake the responisbility of president, the group elected Horst Smettana, while Dick Neubauer handled the secretarial duties. Five students who were accurate in rhythm and tone acted as student directors. These students opened each period by directing one or two numbers, and they assisted during orchestra concerts and assembly program. Our student directors for this year were Henry Allen, Dick Neubauer, lean Runzo, jim McMul- len, and Mary Ann Davis. ?Ki5...1 . 77 l-Shirley Shepherd, Nancy Heath SENIOR CLASS PLAY Meet Corliss Archery was presented November 20 and 21 by the class of ,53 under the direction of F. L. Lewis with the student directors Nancy Heath and Shirley Shepherd. Corliss, a teen-age girl, Was played by Diane Lauffer. Robert johnson played Holy Cowv Dexter Franklin, a boy-next-door. As the plot unfolded the audience was delighted at the involved situations these two got in. When Corliss and Mildred, played by Sidney Byerly, decided life was just too boring, they Wrote fantastic tales in Corliss, diary. Then things really began to happen. How- ever things turned out right, and the aud- ience left with a smile on their faces and a lighter heart. Other members of the cast were Mr. Archer-joe Skelly, Mrs. Archer- Lillian VVattsjer, the maid-Doris Smith, Mr. Franklin-Bob Lyons, Mrs. Franklin- Mary Ann Diem, Cousin Agnes-Nancy Richards, the doctor-Eric Proudfoot, Betty -Adelle jarosz, and the nurse-Ann Bunting. 2-Diane Lauffer, Mary Ann Diem, Doris Smith, Lillian XVattsjer, Ann Bunting Sidney Byerly, 3-Adelle jarosz, Eric Proudfeot, Bob johnson, Bob Lyon, joe Skelly, Nancy Richards . EUCLID CLUB The Euclid Club, under the direction of Mrs. Esther Duink, is limited to seniors who are interested in mathematics. The project this year was learning to do computations by using slide rules. Those who were not interested in slide rules did curve stitching. Gfficers for the year were Bob Lyons, Presi- dent, Roberta johnson, Vice President, and Shirley Brannon. Secretary. MYSTERY PLAY The mystery play, Ghostly Fingers , was presented on February 26 and 27. Members of the cast were Carol Pinney-Mrs. Pike, hotel owner, Joyce Stover-Mrs. Green, Ann Miller -Hattie Gaunt, Henry Allen-Eustace Scudder, sheriff, Norma Flinchbaugh-Mary Arnold, a reporter, Art Blank-Victor Elliot, KIary's fiance, Ken F ay-Joe Griggs, jean Runzo-Myra Griggs, Ann Stewart-Lucy, crazy girl, Phil VVeida-Denny Neill, Don Holquist-Louie, and Gordon Porter-Phil. F. L. Lewis was director of the annual production. The play took place in a hotel in an isolated region during a storm. Low rumbles of thunder and secret passageways with a faulty lighting system created a suspense-filled atmosphere. Several mysterious visitors came to the hotel, including Victor Elliot, the husband of Mrs. Pikeis daughter who committed suicide after his desertion. He was now involved in smuggling a precious ruby and was trying to cheat his colleagues. But they followed him, and in an attempt to escape, he was murdered. The murderer who managed to evade his capturers for a while was one the audience would least suspect. He was a disappointed suitor of Mrs. Pike's daughter and had waited long to take revenge. T9 MIXED ENSEMBLE After a lapse of several years, a Mixed Ensemble was again organized under the direction of Harland C. Mitchell, however most programs were presented by its smaller groups, the Girls, Quartette and the Boys, Octette. These programs constituted mostly music from the popular vein, which ranged from the current hits to the all-time favorites. YVhether singing together or in the separate groups, these students were in constant demand at churches, service clubs, and other organizations throughout the city. Mary Ann Davis acted as accompanist. MAKEUP AND STAGE FORCE Wforking extra hours behind closed curtains, we find the stage force. Stu Oxenham was the manager and has been on the stage force for four years. The other seniors are Bill Kleinbauer and Ed Hlawati. Completing the force are Chuck Carabell, Scott Himes, john Cajewski, and john Pop. Also not seen, but working hard, was the makeup staff. Donna Lewis who has been on the staff for four years served as manager. Shirley Brannon and Pam Forker have been on for three years and Maxine Goss for two years. Helping these girls apply the paint were Iune Manby and Delores Peters. These crews were supervised by James Townley. 80 FOOTBALL COURT Serving as attendants to the queen from Franklin were six seniors: lean Manby, Ann Stewart, Patty Io Dolecki, Maureen Peterson, Ann Hunt, and Pain Forker. There were also two juniors: Elinor George and Carol Paulie. All were Chosen by the Oil City football team. if e re so ,. ' gi ggf 5,5 -' t 1 i ef if .ti, i f 'll . Q ff l:MY t FHS' iw .gill fr X . its if if E PROM KING AND QUEEN On the night of May 29th, the Knights of Columbus Hall became alive with music and glittering decorations, as this ycafs juniors pre- sented our annual prom. The climax of the even- ing earne when Ann Ilunt and Donald Bean were crowned as king and queen of the 1953 Proin. ,.,., ii: -6 W 5 Q cv -vm ,Y + ' 54 QM K H 4? f Q: fi' gg L f S, L Q n ab, '? .fIf I' W W., Wm V .: .. ., Q .i.:s:.?' A 4,M,, WH. 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The spirit and determination of this yearis squad will be an inspiration to many Oiler teams which follow. COACHES Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil City City City City City City City City City City Titusville Grove City Greenville Warren North East Meadville Millcreek Hickory Corry Franklin 84 A IcFadden .... Bean .........., Plcgcr ....... Oxenham ...... Russell ....... Higbee ................ Geer ....................... ....... Porter and Quinn ...,.. ...... Black ..................... ....... Lynaln ......... . .. McClellan. ,..... Fay ............. Toy ........... SENIOR PLAYERS the teanfs honorary captain and exploding half-back a mighty guard with unfailing spirit. a hard-driving full-back. a crack line-hacker. an end with unfailing effort. a center with a quick snap, a guard many opponents feared. .two HCC 1Tl 8.I'12lg6I'S . 21 neat ball receiver. a full-back who proved menacing. a husky and powerful tackle. a great half-back and passer. a stocky hole opener. 85 VARSITY BASKETBALL Great', is the the word for the varsity basketball squad. They showed the Oil City fans some lively games and most of all, close teamwork. Team cooperation, individual shooting talent, and fast defensive abilities led to a 15-5 record. This record, of which we are all very proud, was obtained through hard practice and extra hours of scrimmage. Also, it gave Hud VVells results for the time and energy he spent in coaching the team. The ,53 Wellsmen consist of Ron Black, Ken Pleger, the two returning lettermen, Bob Lyons, John Fairbanks, Jerry Callahan, Pete Burch, Dave Settlemire, Bosco Hajduk and Ed Lynam. Not to be forgotten is our sharp-tongued eager beaver manager Fred QFroggy! Quinn. We will always remember the breathless nerve-tingling game with the Meadville Bull- dogs on our own home floor. The opponents were leading by twelve points when high scorer for the night, Ken Pleger, brought the advantage down to a six point lead for the Bulldogs. In the final minute of the last quarter our own Bob Lyons tied the score with a foul shot. Then with sixteen seconds left to play, Ron Black made his second try at the foul line thus beating the Meadville champs 72-71. Wow, what a game! What players! What a team! Yes, thatis the way the whole season went. Close games, gripping thrills, lung splitting cheers, and sweat covered players added to the excitement of each game. We were all a part of the Tuesday and Friday night bedlams. Never will we forget this and the wonderful bas- ketball squad of ,58. COACH 86 JUNIOR VARSITY The little Oilers put up a good fight in each game and came out On top with a record of 10 Wins and 5 losses. The peppy Oilers never gave until the final whistle was blown at the end of the fourth quarter. In each game the boys showed great team- work Which is one of the great- est essentials for a Winning team and led them to the victory trail. Keep an eye On these boys. They,re the future O.C. H.S. cage stars. VARSITY SCORES OIL OIL OIL OIL OIL OIL OIL OIL OIL OIL OIL OIL OIL OIL OIL OIL OIL OIL OIL OIL 87 CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY CITY 64 37 61 100 52 6 4 56 58 71 81 65 72 58 70 72 51 68 62 62 42 GROVE CITY ERIE ACADEMY FRANKLIN ROCKY CROVE GREENVILLE CORRY CRANBERRY FRANKLIN ERIE ACADEMY TITUSVILLE WARREN NIEADVILLE CORRY FRANKLIN GROVE CITY TITUSVILLE GREENVILLE WARREN ROCKY GROVE MEADVILLE SENIOR PLAYERS john Fairbanks-A left-handed foul shot was Big johnv Fairbankis specialtyg he was a cool guard and hot on the rebounds. Deadeye,' john was new this year. Ron Black-Our Wellsmen Captain proved to be the playmakcr of the team. Mighty fine passing and long distance shooting describes this Oiler. Ken Pleger-High-scoring Ken kept the scores soaring in the games. He was a constant worry to the defen- sive opposition as they tried to stop him under the hoop. Ed Lynam-Coming into the games to rack up more points was Ed Lynam. Although not very tall, his long shots swished through the basket from side court. Bob Lyons-All of Bob fStretehJ Lyons' seventy-six inches was used to make him our tallest member on the squad. VVe found this to be of great advantage. Fred Quinn-Water boy, clothes-tree, equipment carrier, rooter, and all-round wit was the manager for the VVellsmen squad, Fred fFroggyJ Quinn. He was the finishing touch to this excellent basket- ball squad. 88 J. V. CHEERLEADERS VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Hey there! Letys sing it, shout it, tell it all around that Vickie Risher, Diane Dehn, Kay XVay, Bay Rancher, Norma Flinchbaugh, and Betty Beatty really went to town. VVith energy and spirit they lead the fans at football and basketball games. At half time the crowds mar- veled at the performance of their precision marching drills as they were Struttin' on down the floor. Some new favorites were Tick Tock, Water Boy, and Smear 'Em. Working overtime, and doing an excellent job, these girls deserve praise from the O.C.H.S. pupils. The topnotch cheerleaders at O.C.H.S. this year were blushing Peggy Gibson, untiring Iune Nlanby, and happy-go-lucky lean Manby, all members of the graduating class, and juniors peppy Sandra McCartney, spirited Carol Paulie, and sprightly Eileen Iamison. These enthusiastic pepsters practiced faithfully to become the best cheerleaders O.C.H.S. ever produced. Under the expert coaching of Miss Beverly Lauffer, they have turned up quite a few nice tricks, among which are flips, backbends, splits, cartwheels, and pyramids. They added vim and vigor to the pep meetings. Great going, gals! VARSITY Noll CLUB Under the guidance of Iohn Kaufman and Blair Hildebrand the Oiler thinclads got off to an early start. The boys were put through various drills and exercises in the boyis gym as the sharp March Winds kept them from moving out-of-doors. After several Weeks of hard practice, the season Was ready to begin. The boys really had to expand those musclesv and loosen those jointsv to make ready for their first meet. The gun Went off! The Oiler relay team passed the baton along, and the end man crossed the finish line for another Oiler victory. This Was only one of the exciting events that occured at an Oiler track meet at Mitchell Avenue Field. With a number of returning lettermen the Oilers were bound to have a success- ful season. Meets were scheduled with WVarren, Titusville, Corry Meadville, and Mercer. Varsity Ov Club consisting of all Oiler lettermen in football, basketball, Wrestling, track, and cheerleading Wound up another successful year under the guidance of Hudv VVells. The Varsity KOH members sold pencils With the foot- ball and basketball schedules inscribed on them to buy athletic publications for the library. 90 TRACK WRESTLING The grunt and groan boys from O.C.H.S. put in a fine performance this year. The record for the year was six wins, five losses, and one tie. The wrestling matches are getting to be one of the most popular O.C.H.S. spectator sports. Each year of its seven year history the crowds have gotten larger and the matches more thrilling. This year at each home match, the boys were backed by capacity crowds of loyal fans. The fine record wouldnit have been possible without the all-out effort of all the Oiler grapplers. All the boys on the squad worked hard to better the schoolis record. The big guysv of this year,s squad were Bob McFadden, Don Dolecki, and Lawrence Petulla who won honors for O. C. H. S. in the Southern Division at Greenville. They went on to capture District 10 championships which were held at Erie Academy. Great going, guys! The team was coached by Blair Hildebrand who has done a great job and has the admiration and respect of all the boys on the team. The student manager was Jack Leskoske. Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil OIL CITY VVRESTLING City City City City City City City City City City City City 1953 SEASON RESULTS 14 Grove City 23 Warren 28 New Bethlehem 16 Greenville 28 Titusville 52 Franklin 27 Grove City 20 Warren 36 Brockway 14 Greenville 11 Titusville 40 Franklin G. A. A. The Girls, Athletic Association proved to be a more efficient organization than the ones in preceding years. Under the direction of Beverly Lauffer, the girls from the freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior grades enjoyed such games as volleyball, basketball, and swimming. Basketball and volleyball teams were formed by girls from different classes, then class teams were picked, and finally an all-star Blue and Wfhite team was chosen. The volleyball games were played after school, and the class teams and basketball teams play- ed in the evening. Presiding over the club was Jean Manby, a senior from 223, President, Carol Paulie, junior from 342, Vice President, and Betty Beatty, a sophomore from 304, Treasurer. During the club year, two swimming parties were enjoyed by the mixed classes in the evening at the Y. M. C. A. -The club year is in existence from April to April as far as awards are concerned. This year Miss Lauffer and helpers have tabulated points and have decided to put a trophy in the trophy case with the name of the senior with the highest number of points inscribed on it for each year. Various awards will be given to the next highest points in line. Thus in future years, the girls of the G. A. A. will have a goal to strive for. This year G. A. A. has had one of its biggest enrollments and greatest attendance com- pared to years gone by. The colorful activities and the Way the teams were formed appeal- ed to the girls. Most of the girls looked forward to each game with anticipation. One of the greatest things stressed by Miss Lauffer was to have good sportsmanship. All the games were played on friendly terms and nobody ever questioned his fellow player. Therefore, G.A.A. was one of the most popular clubs among the girls. 92 mx ,gf , it ,Wgsr RONALD L. REDFIELD, M. DR. O. N. SKINNER DR. ROBERT L. DESHONC MARY FRENCH DR. C. H. HODGKINSON DR. THOMAS THOMAS DR. CLINTON A. HAYS DR. I. M. ASKEY PETER SCIERKA I. C. MCCREARY CFREDTRICHT TTT ' 7' T ' T T 'Y' 'T A HARVEY FRITZ E. S. MCALEVY DR. A. W. GOODWIN JOHN D. RYND, JR. DR. W. E. KRAMER DR. AND MRS. WELTY PATRONS D., F.A.C.S. DR. WILLIAM I. CLOUSE DR. R. W. MCATEE WALTER E. BOYER, M. D. A. O. JOHNSON A FRIEND WILLIAM E. GREENAWALT JOHN J. ANGROS FRANK PETULLA I. BAKER MR. AND MRS. SILVERMAN CNIITANDTYIRS. CEORCE A COHM JERRY HARRIS EUNICE AND CHRIS CHACONA MR. ANR MRS. MELVIN HAFER BRUCE AND BUNNY, HOVIE AND PATTY-JO, PHIL AND SAMMY SENIOR AUTO SHOP NATIONAL TRANSIT EMPLOYEES WILLIAM E. 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