Penn Hills High School - Seneca Yearbook (Penn Hills, PA)

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carried in their purses. Among the articles listed were forks, shoe polish, pickles, and boys' pictures. With the introduction of the K-M-E-Ish Club, the La Confradia Espanola and the Variety Club, the students were given a diversity of new organizations to choose from. The presentation of our Junior Class play, Young April, the Fall Frolic, and the Music Festival caused much ex- citement and pleasure and those class members who missed these performances learned that they had missed an excellent time. Later came that memorable night of May ninth, the night of the Junior-Senior reception. This year we received our class rings -- this fact, together with the annexation of our third straight golf championship, and the addition of a new projector and public address unit for our auditorium, made the class a jubilant group. The Senior year found everyone going about his work with added zeal. The class officers were as follows: William Sanderson, president, Fred Bey, vice presi- dent: Jim Stoner, treasurer, Viola Monfredo, secretary: and John Kopelic, his- torian. We noted the new scoreboard, which proved exceedingly valuable at the Westinghouse game, our first against city league opposition, and all ensuing con- tests. Under Mr. Kane's supervision, the Nature Club originated. Later the French Club, with Miss Heggie as sponsor, was formed. The F all Fiesta proved a great success, as did the lVIikado. The sweet memory of our band marching in the Armistice Day Parade in Pittsburgh was short-lived as our country plunged into a bitter conflict with the Japanese on December 7. On January I6, the hilarious Senior Class Play, Footloose, was presented by a talented group. Then came the glorious event, the Junior-Senior reception, followed by the Senior Prom. Baccalaureate services were held on May 29 and Commencement on June 3. The planting of our class tree was the final act of the Class of '42. We then bade farewell, not only to an institution of learning, but to the pride and joy of our hearts - Penn High School. UOHN KoPELrc.J II'I IIJI 'DIDV 02' lf, X Ad-

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'CILAJIJF First Row Mabel Fry. Mrs. Dau. Mr, Manton. Miss Hof- meister. Marian Maibach Second Row Jim Stoner, John Kope- lic. Viola Monfredo, William Sanderson, Fred Bey. Third Row Steve Stefanos, Vencil Kokal. Howard Charrie, Charles Duffet, Harry Dean. We entered the halls of Penn High with much misgiving perhaps, but nevertheless with much pleasure. lVlany things were strange at first. We couldn't understand the marks made by the Gregg Pals, our shorthand friends. Aid came at last as we three hundred eighty-hve breathless Freshies listened to lVlel- vin Snyder explain the glories of our school at our first Freshman assembly. Later Dr. C. F.. Peters remarked, Penn High is the finest building in Allegheny County. We were exceedingly proud to be members of such an institution that gave us such advantages as the Art Club, and the splendid athletic organizations as our football, basketball, and track teams. When a number of the Freshman class topped the list of honor students, we knew we had a future. We entered into the spirit of our school by attending football games and the Halloween Party and joining the various clubs. With spring came Open House and we proudly escorted our parents from room to room. Then the golf team won its first W. P. I. A. l... Trophy and when the first school annual, the Seneca, was published, we hurriedly scanned the pages for our pictures. Thus ended a most enjoyable year. The second year brought noticeable changes. Our splendid band wore new red and gold uniforms. At each football game they proudly displayed their talents. First it was county recognition - now State. New bleachers, too, had been erected. Some gala events during the year were the Halloween and Sopho- more parties. The organization of our G. A. A. and the holding of intra-mural activities proved that women, as well as men, can provide high-calibre athletes. This year, Jean Froelich was elected Miss Sub-Deb, a great honor indeed. The book week contest, sponsored by our librarian, proved very interesting and prizes were duly awarded. Beautiful red and gold outfits were purchased for our cheerleaders. Our Sophomore year, a brilliant and successful one, ended with the Band Concert presented as a part of the summer program on June l l. Our third year commenced with the election of William Sanderson as Junior Class President. Early in the year a few members wondered what the girls

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r! -,Q 5 Senior Class of 1942 5 . -fr 5 gg 1 as WILLIAM SANDERSON - Class President 2, 3, 45 Cue and Curtain 3. 45 Hi-Y 3, 45 Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 45 Home Room Ofiicer 1, 2, 35 Junior Class Board5 Merit Parade5 Penn Points 2, 3, 4, Business Manager 35 Rostrum 25 Senior Class Boardg Student Council 2, 3, 4, Presi- dent 35 Young April, .... An indispensable member of the class ..... Bill is really a Superman FRED BEY - Class Ofiicer 45 Cue and Curtain 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 45 Home Room Officer 1, 25 Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 45 Penn Points 1, 2, 3, 4, Editor-in-Chief 4, Advance- Leader Editor 35 Senior Class Board5 Young April. .... Dynamic personality .... tops in looks .... dependable and an all 'round regular fellow. JANE ARNONE - Fifth Avenue High School 1, 2, 3 ..... One of those people that's always fair, she wants to arrange people's hair. JAMES AUSTIN - Football 3, 4 ..... A good sense of humor and a jolly smile are im- portant with Jim ..... Enjoys repairing old cars .... is going to make a successful auto mechanic. DOROTHY BINZ - Girl Reserves 45 K-M-E-Ish 45 Cheering Squad 45 Sub-Deb Club 2 ...., Blond and graceful. Dot has a special liking for ice skating. GEORGE BLANCK - Stage Crew 4 ..... Trustworthy and wise, his faults are fewg he's a popular member of our stage crew.