Parkersburg Catholic High School - Omnibus Omnia Yearbook (Parkersburg, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1956 volume:

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A ...fa Wrcwvrd We, the Seniors of Parkersburg Catholic High School, members of the Class of '56, present our Yearbook, Omni- bus Omnia. In the days of old, the knightwent forth upon a quest, to meet and vanquish the foe, to gain glory for the noble house that gave him birth and to learn and practice the laws of chivalry. Before he set out he spent the night in prayer be- fore the King of Kings. After the vigil he rose, pledged his allegiance to be loyal to his king, who then knighted him. Our interpretation of Omnibus Omnia is to exemplify the virtues of the ideal knight. We 'have realized that truth must be recognized, accepted and pursued. We know that our best endeavors will not succeed without the blessing of self-control. AChristlike refinement must characterize us in our dealings with our fellow-men. The two-fold loyalty expressed by Christ in His demand that we render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's, will make us worthy of our two-fold birth- right as American citizens and future ritizens of heaven. einzrend gllllniher flheuiimzl 1H.f!I.3j ehinatiun The time has come now for us to bid farewell to our school in which we have passed so many happy years, years of our early childhood in the old school building of St. Fran- cis Xavier's or in St. Margaret Max-y's out in North End. Now, drawing quickly to its close, are our high school days, those we have spent in this fine new building so well equip- ped to aid our growth and progress inlearning and knowledge. There is something else however, that our school has done for us. It has trained our characters for our spiritual combat. It has brought us into contact with a Religious to whom we are all devoted, one whom we love and esteem, whom we admire and revere. We have felt that we might express our gratitude in some small way to this Mother to whom we owe so much for she has watched our progress from childhood on with prayerful interestp she lives in the hearts of many of us very vividly from the day of our First Holy Communion--from other red-letter days in our lives -- and on the day of our Graduation she will be there to wish us God-speed. To Reverend Mother Theotima, of the Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus, we, the Class of '56 dedicate Omnibus Omnia, our Yearbook. It is our act of gratitude and love to her for we shall never forget her. o'Re111y WW F' Father Phillips Father Scheuerman 'I' - . 'fly I. ' ' - , J Sister Frances Teresa, homeroom teacher for the Juniors. She is our friendly librarian, willing at all times to help with assignments. More than this, Sister is a First Class Stage manager for our wonderful plays. Our Sisters Sister Mary Henrica, our kind, cap- able and efficient Principal. She is English instructor for the Fresh- men and Senior classes and directs our dramatic efforts. lf it is advice you are seeking, then you will find Sister ready to help you. Sister Mary lnnocentia, homeroom teacher for the Freshmen. Sister heads the commercial department and is the Sponsor for the Student Council. A, f . RG. Sister Clara Devota who excels in teaching Home Economics students to become American homemakers . Miss Patricia Douglas, a welcome new comer to PCHS. She teaches Biology to the Sopho- mores and also Physical Education to the girls. Sister Mary Alfreda, Sophomore homeroom teacher. Sister's spec- ialty! Know your Re- ligion. Her subjects, Music and language ,Cay gaculty Sister Anna Veronica, Chemistry and Physics teacher. Sister initiates us into the intricacies of laboratory operations . ,A .if p,c..,z-J Coach Andrew Tonka- vich is our fine basket- ball coach. When not on the floor with his 'boys' he is in the classroom teaching the Social Stud - ies. fif-' 617121 Zia 7 ur, X X A 1 X ! if 31721751135 mdgifif Ohn 1 M X LUX E25 X Hue .X X X, XXX Ulm atlmlic Vauth Adoration aciety Rev. Father Louis Phillips of St. Ambrose Church, Belpre, Ohio, from whose parish across the river some of our students come, leads the Catholic Youth Adoration Hour. We have had the privilege during our Senior Year to attend this period of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament each month. lnaugurated in the Diocese of Wheeling at the request of His Excellency Bishop Thomas J. McDonnell, the students of Parkersburg Catholic are a part of a contingent of some twenty-four thousand students who are members of the organization. juniar adality Officers Above are pictured our Junior Sodality officers. Standing by a clever October Marian bul- letin poster Betty Birdis pictured holding the statue of Our Lady of Grace, Carie Ruth, our able and amiable Vice-president, Sandra Weekley next to her, then Margaret Matthews. Although all four Seniors are members ofthe Sodality of St. Francis Xavier parish, they have been active in forming our Junior group just recently founded. Our king crcmany ex 1 if A ..,,.f y iii fli, an W, at f f Q i q '5 Fil I 1' 11 an at The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is Senior's Day in P.C.H.S. The evening Mass was beautifully rendered by the singers of Junior High. The altar was tastefully decorated by the artistic hands of Father Leo Werner and the Mass of Our Lady was offered by him. Following the Mass we advanced to the altar rail in the traditional cap and gown of the graduate. Thomas Tucker, a brother of one of the Seniors and Sandra Morehead, sister of Mary Morehead carried the rings, Very Rev. Father John B. O'Reil1y blessed the rings, congratulated each Senior and placed the ring on each one's finger. Here are the happy Seniors returning from the altar rail. A reception and social evening was held in the Knights of Columbus Hall. 15 Seniors Singing Members of the Senior Class express the Christmas spirit in song. Here we see them prac- ticing the age -old carols with the Christmas tree in the background. The picture is taken in a corner of our homeroom, Our principal, Sister Mary Henrica enjoys the time given to it with ug, Above the board the talents of our art students are displayed in the symbolic drawings of the O antiphons. .7. 9.61414 -,-......,, is ,, f I ' u Rs- Rev. Father Wobido, S.J. speaking to the assembled delegates at the l.F.C.A. Convention held in Charles- ton, West Virginia, in September, 1955. Note the beautiful banner of the West Virginia Chapter in the background. Ixnom ,W vi' Rev. Father Wobido, S.J. explaining a point of interest to one of the delegates. Four of our eight delegates from Parkersburg Catholic High about to set out on the drive to the Capitol city. Senior Janet Russell, Junior Sally Shipman, Rosemary Yencha, graduate of the Class of '55 and presently Student Nurse at St. Jo- seph's Hospital School of Nursing and Jack Barrett, vice-president of our Student Council. Our Qirst Mission Day 4711 P. . ILS. Here we present our petite, vivacious Junior, Marsha Solomon. Mission Day was Marsha's brainchild. It was acceptedby the Student Coun- cil and planned for November 22nd, The whole affair was very successful netting almost 5100.00 for the Missions. We are proud of Marsha and this Day shall henceforth pass into one of the traditions of our school. 4 .. film ses. - s 'ff .. :QR f The Senior Booth trim- med in the class colors of pink and black. Here Doris Smith samples the cake while Carie Ruth Garrity urges a sale on James Tucker. The Sophomore bo oth, a very successful one,for the wares were of a fine assortment. Shown be- hind the counter are John Parker, David Duncan, Carma James, Barbara Halfhill. Standing in front from left to right are Pio Tei, Richard Bird and Tony Wildt. ,Rx 'W . , E mm,. M, W f x-W . . , f 5 I Q at H, k:.A . V5 . yy was 1 W .nf-L.. new W, L any 7 Q . if .bs ' ' . 4, XSS? f v V QQ. ff i '- ::?'1,11 , , ii Y - g i f if --LL Y ' ' m f .i- v f Q5 'so 4? A 4 's 'x .gg .vw 4711 .Quest Of Activity Our year of activities really begin when a number of our boys leave to attend Operation Youth. This is held each year at Xavier Uni- versity, and lasts one full week. Cincinnati Here we see Michae1Simay on the platform addressing a campaign rally. Mike is running for Mayor and he really made it and this was an honor for our schoolg it was the second year that a student of ParkersburgCatholic received this office. Our hero was presented with the gavel the followingevening to the great delight of his Col- leagues. Parkersburg Delegation with honorary chap lain Reverend Leo Werner and Junior Staff Lead er Pio Tei. ww ., I - ,nil E L -, 0 l,n Pmemwl ,l, ff V -- Mary Morehead and Erma Mae Fleming admire the glories of Notre Dame campus as they arrived to take part in Catholic Theatre Conference last June. Si s t e r Mary Henrica, Mary Morehead and Erma Mae Fleming visit the shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. T 21- x f ai i QT .- - L I j U 1 atlwlic Zflzcalrc Hanfcrcucc Theatre in the Round. Blithe Spirit 5 mx-L Sacred Heart Church on c ampus. Scene of the opening Solemn Ma s s . Outgraufth Of Ifatlzalic Clzcatrc Mary Ellen Byrd and Chester Augenstein de- pict the Annunciation during the Angels' Christmas Song. The Shepherds, Richard B i r d , Tony Wildt and Mike McCarthy are ad- dressed by the Angel Gabriel, Robert Wei- ford. The beautiful dance be- fore the Queen of Hea- Ven, Sheila Whitlatch. C aro1ynCraw1ey exe- cutes the solo dance f-AK A Q W I . - HQ S , 42,1715 - - . ,...4 xxxxix -,,, x ' 5. 4 I 0 I .': J 3. N . 1 .mx , x -J, ' x Z . Q I G A54 The Year book Staff, James Deem, Robert Brossman, James Mc- Namara, Carie Ruth Garrity, Jack Barrett, Michael Simay and Betty Bird discuss pictures with Sister Mary Hen- rica, P.C.J. All set to go, the staff enjoys the fun. l'b STAGES I.N THE PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR BOOK Sister Mary Henrica. and Editor James Deem dis - cuss preliminary plans. J Obedience must be rendered to Seniors Shining shoes for Seniors Enjoying lunch .- ,Q 1 'E B ,, N 7rcsl1m:u Initiation Bernard McDonough as our girl. Seniors 'donate' chores to Freshmen. ,411 Assembly Assemblies are a regular part of school activities. Here we see the commercial class enjoying the visit of the champion typist, Miss Grace Phelan, under the auspices of the Royal Typewriting Company. Some students watch the rapidity of the visitor's fingers at close range, others are sitting in rapt attention. As Delegates 270 Che 6110 4 Inj R ' ,, X The Catholic Youth Organization of Parkersburg attracts many of our students to its weekly Get-Togethers. James Deem and Jo Ann Leach were selected as Delegates to the Convention which was held in St. Louis, Missouri. N ff 'X 'U is 'Z 5 Parcrrts' Day 4711 Parkersburg 6atlral1c '?11Nv W . F if ei Seniors Robert Brossman and Michael Simay explain some- thing to enquir - ing parents. We wonder what it is. Rev. Father Niehaus, C. S. - Sp. our guest speaker from Duquesne Univer- sity chat s with Sister Mary Henrica, Sally Ship- man and Carie Ruth Gar- rity. Enjoying the repast, students mingling with guests in the cafeteria. A group of stu dents discuss the exhibits Our Danczs After claw! Choosing partners for an informal Sitting out for a 'brea.ther.' A ,I -, K bl , , 'V lk s, - -'Q V' Our Junior -Senior Prom James Deem, Janet Russell, Doris Smith and Robert Brossman take a snack 5 in 5 Q dance in the auditorium. K V 'W Seniors Janet Russell, Gail Huddle- ston, Mary Morehead and Dorothy Tuell take a rest during the semi- for-mal dance held at the VFW. 'D vf f Our Student auncil IN QUEST OF LEARNING Around the council table are seated Edward Potter, Regina Santer, Michael Sauter, Mary Morehead, Jack Barrett, Vice- President, James Tucker, President, Gail Huddleston, Patsy Kesterson, Barbara Halfhill and Jack Hattrnan. The Student's Hand Bookwas published for the first time this year. Compiled by the Faculty and the Student Council, it was presented as a means of establishing accepted practices, which point the way to the goal the student should reach by the day of his or her graduation. -K if 5 , , ,K Q. Q . v- A t e -fri -if ,,,,..mW 'M an A A study in concentration. Here we see the budding Freshmen, our present eighth really work- ing. Sister Anna Veronica makes sure they do. lu Ad Students browsing in the high school library or intent on serious study. ' N W-wwwmfwm-mmf-nwmwwm1wWm,,,,,W,m,,,w, , ,,, ,Z E E ,an- fwqlwurxtg ws E I rw ,A 'Q Mr. Andrew Tonkavich instructs Freshmen in Civics class using illustrative material. '1s,... vi' Miss Patricia Douglas, biology teacher, engages students in a lively discussion. A g.llE'L QHL 'P zu'-4 x , f3'f ' - 6 K, L51 A group of interested students watch Tucker and Brossman follow directions on a chemistry expemment. 7? Q -A ,HS It . , We E rr 5 X va er 2 sm xg 1-' W .. if . P , M Q N. 44 4 if A 15'-F Correct typmg needs concentratlon The maJor1ty of students reahze th1s nmwlm'-WI' F UTURE Q B uslnzss L :Anus MERICA Sister Frances Teresa explains a pr oble m in Algebra to the Sopho- mores. Are these student s copying down the Homework? Listening to a debate in the English class. 1' H gg 'L We we Q Se,-f X Seniors-Changing classes Having fun! ,s,i ,lm A, ,W F: Comparing notes on an English as signment. Future journalists study excerpts. Z?- ef ,f fl! ,ff Wm Selecting books for a. research pro blern in literature. Seniors discuss their class trip What are the Seniors doing? PPG How proud we are! Note the smiles of approval as we examine our rings. . , ,M . .,.. .,-.aqua Mr. Steller discusses the style of our rings. How much we've looked for- ward to this day, After twelve years of long hard studying, our goal is finally in sight. December 8th, William Hile entered the church just before the Seniors r ec eived their rings. Sandra W eekley repre- s ents the girls . W i -: M Q , X. K . fl.. , .fbi 'X 2 i?'mf'x .-1' Class Officers: James Deem, Treasu1'ergRobert Brossman, President: Carie Ruth Garrity, Secretaryg James Hutton, Class Coordinatorg and Thomas Donaway, Vice-President. The Sacred Heart statue in the background is to be replaced by a fine picture of the Sacred Heart. This is to be the gift of the Class of '56. Our Smiars 1956 fi U '. WE ARE THE SENIORS! on-Q51 M265 CARLE RUTH GARRITY - Varsity Head cheer- leader, and a cheerleader for four years. Secre- tary of the Senior class, and President of the Junior Sodality. Carie Ruth is on the staff of the Crusader and Omnibus Omnia and has certainly been an all-time high in every school activity throughout her four years. She has won much recognition by being editor of the I,F.C.A. News- letter. Congratulations Cariel JOHN BARRETT - a good sport as he is known to his buddies. Vice-President of the Student Coun- cil, 1955-6. Editor of the Crusader and Co- Captain of the Varsity Basketball Team, Letter- man for two years. He was President of C,Y.O, in 1955. Jack was a. delegate to the I.F,C,A, Convention in Charleston. 5 T MAS llI.LE - known for his undying love of the Bug , and an ambition to enter into the field of space flight. Tom is a member of the Crusader Staff for which he has written stories , Tom is also a member of the Art Club and a good artist. ELIZABETH BIRD - Betty , serious student 1 she, yet can easily produce a radiant smile Betty was the Vice-President of the Junior So- dality, a member of the Dramatic Club and ha worked on the staff of the Crusader and Ornnibu Omnia, She was also a cheerl ader 'n her Fresh- man year. 5 fr Che Senior W phomore yearg is a conscien s and careful student. Bill, serious of mind, but can also take a joke, l-If has been a faithful contributor to the Crusader ir his Senior year, always on time for the dead- line and with something of interest. Bill par- ticipated ln Operation Youth Activities in Cin- cinnati, 1955. liilasiozmw . . A -Nw y.--ssXiinu.fas'2 - S le'--i51EH.9rmo2 , QOBERT BROSSMAN - President of Senior Class ind of C,S,M.C. Was a delegate to Notre Dame ,n 1954 on C.S,M,C. Bob is an artist of no mean rbllity as shown in the Crusader, the Newsletter if the LF.C.A, and in some Church Bulletins. Always ready for a prank and simple fun he was good company at Operation Youth in 1955. W - Glass Of 1956 WW GAIL l-IUDDLESTON - Secretary-treasurer of the Student Council for 1955-6. Was cheerleader in her Freshman year, is a member of the Art Club and is a willing helper in many projects. Gail always has a smile and can'r turn anyone down. L JAMES DEEM - Our Jim, who shoulders a number of responsibilities and comes out tops. Jim was Treasurer of the Senior Class, Editor of Omnibus Omnla and was manager of the Crusaders in '55 and official scorer during his senior year. l-le elkioyed a trip out West as President of the C,Y. O. Ln his senior year. g.f0,Ebrn-12. JAMES HUTTON student who will enter Notre Dame University. Jim has held various offices and during Senior year was First President of the newly organized C.Y,A. and Co-ordinator of activities of senior class. Always a steady, earliest student, Jim will come out well, for his industry is unsurpassed, We aserwrs 'wrswrasswsswsffe THOMAS DONAWAY - Vice-President of Senior Class. Has the unique distinction of being the first colored student welcomed to our school when Sumner was closed in 1955. We have been happy to have had you with us Tom, and we wish you. a happy future. . QEyfg'4.fo-v0e.47n ILQOLDHAACWI' size, Mare -4 --wx ref' W elf DAVID PATTERSON - Everyone can recognize Tex by his slow Texan drawl, He was with us in his Sophomore year, and returned in 1955 to join us as a senior. David is a member of the Music Club. MARGARET MATTHEWS - Happy go lucky and always ready to give a helping hand, she can be relied upon too. Margaret is treasurer of the Junior Sodality. During high school she has be- longed to most clubs as a cheerful, willing par- ticipant. Typist for the Crusader. BERNARD POTTER - Bernard comes to us from Belpre, Ohio every day. He is known as a flashy dresser and full of dry wit, He is a member of the Art Club, and has contributed much of his talents in the sketching of posters. I JAMES McNAMARA - Jim came to us in his Junior year and has shown some ability for leader- ship. Q.1ite an artist he contributed the cover forthe Crusader and was author of Mac's Cracks, Was on the staff of the Crusader and delegate to I,F,C.A. Charleston. U15 Senior KENNETH ROBERTS - Ou.r courteous gentleman of the twentieth century, Ken is liked by his fellow students on account of his amiable dis- position, Member of the Music Club and enjoys it very much. E 2 5 5 53 D Q rx AML hui' Sai,-s:a,g.fS'rxT21Qr-?s' J 22s51wAr2i?l:JAEiRHr?Esi FRANK MFD - Noted for his dry and original ideas. Frank is a young man of many possibilities, A genius in the line of decoration. He has given a helping hand in many projects, and his artistic touch in helping to design the Senior Stand was proved worthy, ,for it won first place, keg ,fftf'l'h' 'la af' 4, ' 'fl' gf. If , fif V,-4' 611155 Of 1956 5 in M,.0,f , ! x 5, All fer JANET RUSSELL - Always a smile, and the will- ingness to be of some help in any way she can. Janet's contribution of pictures to our yearbook, has more than put it through. Thanks a-lot Janet, She was a delegate to the I,F.C.A, in Charleston. MARY MOREHEAD - Highest honor student. D ele ga t e to Catholic Theater Conference in Notre Dame, 1955, and member of the same, Mary has helo important offices all during her high school years, being Student Councillor during her senior year. She was delegate to I.F.C.A. in Charleston. ,fs -' .,. ,,, t i Y t In an a ' g f k,.l,,i,, to Mais MICHAEL SIMAY - Michael is our American- Ilungarian student, with a flair for many things. As delegate to Operation Youth, he succeeded Donald Ayersman as Mayor in creditable fashion, A fine student, a perfect gentleman andy an ambition tempered carefully, describes our Mike, ROBERT MORRIS - Our Red Head , and a very quiet, unobstru e senior. One can always de- pend on Bob,N1h there is something to be done, Member of the tClub, and a good sport in all, s f DORIS SMITH - Our Cheeri.o lady , with a winsome smile, is an honor student in her three years ln P,C.l-l.S. Doris is an able person in a wide variety of, activities! She has bwn typist for the Crusfler. 5 PIO TEI - The clown of the senior class. I-Lis funny disposition is admired by all, Pio's ex- cellent taste in his clothes is one of his shining characteristics. His activities include Treasurer of the C,Y,A,, Sports writer for the Crusader, Drama Club, and staff leader at O.Y. as S S 5 fs JAMES TUCKER - President of the Student Coun- cil, Honor student and Co -Captain of the basket- ball team. He should be given a great deal of credit, in the accomplishments he has achieved with the Student Council this year. Always ready to lend a helping hand, he is also a member of ,fs F. the Drama Club. V X I s X Q l X X 1 ' I- EE-is DOROTHY TUELL - Quiet, and good natured. Dorothy ls a. hard worker and is admired for it. She is a typist for the Crusader, and a member of the Music Club. Q I J I if . I. . , 4 .XX jg , lr 4 4' 1' I I if + J if 1 SANDRA WEEKLEY - Vim, Vitality, and also full of energy describes our Sandy. She is in the Drama Club, typist for the Crusader, and secre- tary for the Junior Sodality. ' .1 GARY ULLOM - Gary rejoined us again in the Senior year to finish his liigh school. We were very glad to have him back. Gary is a member of the Dramatics club and has helped out with the Crusader and Omnibus Omnia. Long will we remember Gary. EXT . llln Last Will And Zestinwug Jack Barrett: I hereby will, my height, as being the tallest boy in the Senior class, to David Creel. Robert Brossman: I her eby will my know-how in Chemistry, and phys- ics, to Charles Liotti. Betty Bird: I hereby will my four won- derful years of High school to Zella Nelson. James Deem: I hereby will to some un- suspecting and unfortunate junior the editor ship of the Yearbook. Thomas Donaway: I hereby will to an unknown junior my appr ciation of blues music. Carie Ruth Garrity: I hereby will my never say die, and, don't give up the ship, attitude to Sally Shipman. William Hile: Ihereby will my journal- ism book to Lynn Roberts. Thomas Hile: I hereby will, with devo- tion, my seat in the Senior class to Virginia Oakes. Gail Huddleston: Ihereby will my faith- ful companion, my dictionary, to Carolyn Albright. James Hutton: I gladly will all my Sen- ior troubles and worries to James Kern. Margaret Matthews: I hereby will my typing book, to Beverly Hickle. Frank Meo: I hereby will my beloved bookkeeping book to Mark Windland - Mary Morehead: I hereby will my long hours put forth in trigonometry to Patsy Kesterson. Robert Morris: I hereby will my back seat to Michael Dawkins. James McNamara: Ihereby will to some unknown junior my crew-cut hair. Bernard Potter: I hereby will my little black tie to Marsha Soloman. Kenneth Roberts: I hereby will my typ- ing Iytypew r it e r to Janet Earl. s Michaelgimaycl hereby will my A aver- aaifeportment to Roger Rader. . . Y' -Y . Doris Smith: I hereby will my short- hand speed to Cecilia Nedeff. Janet Russell: I hereby will, with care, my Literature termpapers to Diane McCoy. Pio Tei: I hereby will to unknown junior all the crazy and wonderful laughs l've had. James Tucker: I hereby will my sharp knee socks and my athletic ability to Mike Santer. Dorothy Tuell: I hereby will my type- writer and book to Nancy Jones and Mary Ellen Weinheimer. Sandraweekleyz I hereby will my pri- vate port-hole in the U.S.S. Fulton to Sharon Weekley. Scui0r elif llps lludcrclass Officers JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Michael Santer . Vice-President. Patrick Beaty . . . Treasurer Virginia Oakes . . Secretary James Kern . . . President SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Erma Mae Fleming President Nancy Hile. . . Vice-President Joyce Heckler .,.. Secretary Richard Bird . . . Treasurer FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Carolyn Crawley . . President Erma Rusignulo .Vice -President Catherine Marinaro. Secretary Andrew Kerrigan . . Treasurer we ,W ..., ., A WN- , My ,X 2,1 2 eg My H W f V A ' 'LW -f, . .. - - W ,, juniors Carolyn Albright Patrick Beaty David Creel Michael Dawkins Janet Earl Weller Eaton Beverly Hickel Nancy Jones James Kern Patsy Kesterson Charles Liotti Diane McCoy juuiars Cecilia Nedeff Zella Nelson Virginia Oakes Roger Rader Lynn Roberts Jerry Ruppel Michael Santer Sally Shipman Marsha Solomon Sharon Weekley Mary Ellen Weinheimer Mark Windland 1, 1 nun, vw- ' Jen nh bf af- . X, S Q 'B 9 3 Jr 1'5- . 1 mmm ..,-...., -41 -3' 'Nirv- if' 1, I u? A Soplwmares David Avington Larry Barnes Joseph Bennett Richard Bird Thomas Brock Lois Ann Deem David Duncan Erma Mae Fleming Paul David Frabell Barbara Halfhill Michael Hanley Jack Hattman Joyce Heckler Nancy Hile Thomas Hutton Carma James Barbara Kaltnecker Jo Anne Leach Larry Leach Michael Lofty Saphamarcs Michael McCarthy Michael McHenry Larry Mulligan Michael Mulligan Rose Mary Murphy John Norris John Parker Robert Rebhan William Russell Thomas Santer Robert Slater Kenneth Starkey Myrna West Sheila Whitlatch Anthony Wildt Richard Wildt Lee Ann Wires Y 'WS greshmen Michael Abdella Gay Bell Donna Betras Mark Brossman Kathleen Busby Karen Coram Sandra Coram Judith Cronin Carolyn Crawley William Deem Vincent Doyle Mary Ellen Dyar Mildred Freshaur Larry Fries Ronald Hill Carolyn Harris Ruth Ann Joyce Andrew Kerrigan Charlene Mace Bernard McDonough Qreshmcn William McQuaid Catherine Marinaro Thomas Maybury James Miller Philip Mohwish Sandra Morehead Janice Mulligan Elizabeth Nedeff Charles Oulette Regina Pitt Edward Potter Mary Lee Ruppel Erma Rusignulo Regina Santer Martha Shedan Karen Strain Ann Thorn Patricia Wharff Mary Sue Whitlatch Robert Witt 51. AA Q X iw ig, W Saplzanwre Smlpshals Sophomores show their Christ- mas spirit around the Christ- mas tree. sway H311 12 X Sister Clara Devota, P. C. J. Sister Clara Devota, P.C.J. shows Home Economics stu- makes sure the students add dents the -proper way to sew. the right ingredients for the food to be prepared. as Q Q. if- - X- or . . so WQK. Carie Ruth Garrity, our tournament Queen. Here we see her with a vivacious smile and holding the handsome trophy she won and the beautiful bouquet which was presented to her on this occasion. Parkersburg Catholic is proud of you! llNinoIl llReblI Ilspiderll Mike Santer-14 Bob Rebhan-19 Dick Wildt-13 5' 11 Jr. Forward 6' 1 Soph. Forward 6' 4 Soph. Center PARKERSBURG CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Tues , Dec. 6 - Lowell ......... Tues., Dec. 13 - Marietta St. Marys . Thurs., Dec. 22 - Pennsboro .... Thurs., Dec. 29 - Alumni . Wed., Jan. 4 - Ripley .... Fri., Jan. 6 - Belpre . . Tues., Jan. 10 - Lowell . . Fri., Jan. 13 - Little Reds , Wed., Jan. 18 - Sand Fork . Thurs., Jan. 19 - Pennsboro Sun., Jan. 22 - Weston St. Patrick's , , Tues., Jan. 24 - Spencer ....... Sat., Jan. Z8 - Coo1vi11e ,,,.,,,, Fri., Feb. 3 - Ripley fRavenswood Gymj: Sat., Feb. 4 - Belpre ...,,,., , Wed., Feb. 8 - Harrisville ,,,,, Fri., Feb. 10 - Marietta St. Marys , Sun., Feb. 12 - Weston ,,,,,,, Tues., Feb. 14 - Cairo ,,,,,,,,, Fri., Bev. 17 - Coolville ,,,, ' ,,,, Sat., Feb. Z5 - Harrisville QCairo Gym' Lil John Jack Barrett-16 6'3 Sen. Center Home Home Home Home Home Away Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Home Away Away Home Away Away Cheese Weller Eaton-15 5'11 Jr. Forward 'vs h..,- llBenll Pio Tei-17 5'10 Sen. Guard C' 1. ., S W. f s -:--: -, 2. 1 warg -w.11tw1f-gf, is v ni. xg- fix wil-Els X. , 5 -:-, 3 ...QS 5 3,-sg, , WW :2-:.v5!3Ff'31?165Yg?t5 wvrf'15r'9fWfo5'f 'y'fv' R ww it 12? 'TY . 1 ,- -Yfff.Ef.ig. . ,..,.., , , , f - Y... iw ' 1. -,.-1, , ., ,. , 211:-TW-'31-,P .i -5.7.5 5: V 1 X , 5 . . 15 A . if 5 W, ,L 3 A JV fi' ' ri 1255 Q' 525 6 . f' ifil. -fi, g Wi A, , 1 JL a J X M ., ,, Q. . 32.4 7 i , . , rgliilk. K .1-H119 1 'mf Big Jim Jim Tucker -10 '10 Soph Guard 5'9 50Ph- Guard 5'9 Sen' Guard Chlckll llshoneyll CRUSADER'S RECORD P. C. H. S. OPPONENTS 56 Lowell 52 45 Marietta St. Mary's 49 59 Pennsboro 53 69 Alumni 55 91 Ripley 89 56 Belpre 90 75 Lowell 72 71 Little Reds eo 71 Sand Fork 97 49 Pennsboro 55 82 Weston St. Patrick's 72 57 Spencer 67 65 Coolville 82 61 Ripley 77 91 X Belpre 79 97 Harrisville 71 69 Marietta St. Mary's 56 48 Weston St. Patrick's 57 80 Cairo 77 101 Coolville 83 76 Harrisville 72 Season Record - 13 Wins and 8 Losses. L-K Record - 5 Wins and 4 Losses. Boozie Charley Liotti 18 David Duncan-Z1 Pat Beaty -20 5'11 Jr Guard 6'5 Soph. Center 6'1 Jr. Forward 600611 And 60- Eaptaius Coach Andy Tonkavich talks over team plans with this year's Co-Captainsg Jim Tucker, and Jack Barrett. ex? Crusader managersg Mike McCarthy, and Mike McHenry. The Head Coach of the Parkersburg Catholic CRUSADERS, Andrew Tonkavich. Varsity Eheerleadcrs The VOICES of the CRUSADERS xl! X V A bay? an-Q L61 X. . ,I E sw 1? 1 Our Cheers, left to rmght: Came Ruth Garrxty, Head Cheerleader, Barbara Kaltnecker Sally Shipman, Patsy Kesterson, and Marsha Solomon. -W.f..... i i fsfiffi' H if if-f i 4,1 Z i Y ' 'fi ffl? gy f i . X ga : ,qw f 3' i Q Wildt gets the jump on A tall man' s game? Marietta St. Mary's. SandFork-Our Waterloo Two more for the CRUSADERS via Will Wildt get him? Bob Rebhan, X , I W ni ,, Z, -7 3 xw. .. 7' Our gl'6SlIliIl1l1 dhecrlmdcrs From left to right: Elizabeth Nedeff, Martha Shedan, Carolyn Crawley, and Ann Thorn Team Scoring for the 1955-56 Season 1. 2. 20 3. 28 4. 27 5. 41 6. 21 7. 25 8. 27 9. 30 10. 22 11. 35 12. 25 13. 25 14. 24 15. 34 16. 34 17. 30 18. 17 19. 35 20. 45 21. 30 SEASON 600 TOTALS: or 28 Field Goals Free Throws Free Throws Made aio age Fouls 25 22 6 27 20 25 15 31 25 36 37 44 26 19 21 18 32 22 29 49 25 27 25 Z8 38 594 or agame Z8 5 3 15 9 18 Z5 17 11 5 12 7 15 13 23 Z5 9 14 10 11 16 269 or agame 12 20 25 20 19 48 Z0 36 31 50 27 68 27 38 15 42 2.5 27 31 57 17 39 16 47 28 59 19 79 14 51 28 36 19 52 14 40 24 39 23 42 25 445010 477 or agame 22 agame Highlights Barnes sinks one . Tucker puts one in. Rebhan blocks a shot. They were doing the Tango. Coach talks over strategy with the team. Our Future Varsity ? Wildt scores Two more . Barrett gets the jump. Ax ' I as 4 1 7 Sonny Stooley Burris Frank Meo Janet Russel Jim Tucker at gi . i t llDorseylI llBenll llCraigIl Dorothy Tuell Pio Tei Carie Ruth Garrity gggff M, John Kennet Gailsey Mary Morehead Kenneth Roberts Gail Huddleston B ,, H5'?f55w:, -A ,.,,., Se -K - A. :Z .. b .5 Q if nf' g Jason Jack Barrett -will , r . , s you Wm' A ' B P .- - V 17 A B B NYM Doris Smith llMacll Y ,.. . A i Jim McNamara Jeany Rabbit Jim Hutton an Colonel Mike Simay - ew Jio ' ,ni i' Cord Kid 1, . ew, I ff , ,4.., Q enri eee J ii A B Beatrice Sam Betty Bird Sandy Weekly J ll Bill Hile Margaret Mathews Bernie Bernard Potter J we QI Vg Q' 1 ir,2f?,gfaigf2 Snapshots X135 bf? QL if Mr. Mr. Mrs Mr. Mr. Mr . Mr . Mr. Mr. Mr . Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Palrans Mr. and Mrs. James E. Deem Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Deem, Jr. Miss D. L. Deem and Mrs. B. Conner and Mrs. H. Rolfer . M. K. Garrity and Mrs. S. T. and Mrs E. G. and Mrs. T. C. Keller McNamara Shipman J. C. Ahmer and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs and Mrs. and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs R. H. Whitlatch J. B. Potter E. V. Hile J. R. Barrett H. H. Hutton F. J. Patterson L. G. Russell E. R. Gant Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Dr Mr Mr Dr s. E. D. Vogel B. L. Tei A. Tei . and Mrs. . and Mrs. . and Mrs. F. Smith F. F. Martin . and Mrs. . R. M. Rymer . and Mrs. H. B. Huddleston . and Mrs. P. D. Brossman . and Mrs. S. Simay Mr. R. Macias Mr. R. Berry Mr. and Mrs. R. Foutty Miss M. J. Davis Mrs. G. Meo Mrs. P. Galgani Mr. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Bird and Mrs. C. M. Byrd Mrs. L. M. Bird flamrrary Patrons Very Rev. John B. O'Rei1ly Rev. Francis Scheuerman Rev. William J. Keown Rev. James Rogers Rev. Leo Werner Rev. Francis Schutz Rev. Louis Phillips Rev. Mother Theotima, P.C.J. CONGRATULATIONS SENIOR CLASS OF 56 H0lY NAME SUCIETY BEST WISHES T o The Class of 56 MR. 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