Penn Joint High School - Penn Point Yearbook (Claridge, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1941 volume:

PENN POINT PENN TWP. H. S. CLARIDGE, PENNA. Penn Point NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FORTY ONE FROM NINE TO NINE CLASSES ATHLETICS A-TRIBUTE.. to THOMAS WILSON With respect, affection, and appreciation for his untiring efforts, guidance, and understanding, we, the class of 1941, dedicate the PENN POINT to our class advisor. J .1 J } J J J J J J J J J J J I I 1 I I With the publishing of the second volume of the Penn Point, it is the intent of the staff to bring to the readers of this book a vivid picture of the events taking place in and around the high school. We have started with our administration and faculty who are responsible for our classes. Without their aid we would be unable to attain our goals. To aid themselves along that never-ending road, the students participate in intramural and interscholastic varsity athletics, which tend to develop healthy men and women for that great adventure called “Life.” In the following pages we have tried to accomplish our aim through the medium of pictures and printed material. THE PENN POINT STAFF Robert Watt Editor-in-Chief Carl Frye A dvertising M anager Logan Branthoover Business Manager Evelyn Bush Sales Manager Associate Editors Dorothy Watkins, Mignon Jackson .......... Feature Lillian Painter, George Kachmor ............ . Art Lavon Jackson Organizations Elizabeth Ross Girls’ Sports Albert Istanish Boys’ Sports Frances Brown, Dorothy Wheeler ...........Typists Evelyn Barton Proof reader FOREWORD DAY AROUND Penn Tivfy. H. (y. CLASSES We students believe that our high school training will be the foundation for future achievements. Our classes of the past will always be pleasant memories. ATHLETICS Athletics as practiced at Penn Township rely for their existence on the old Roman proverb (sanis animus in sane corpore) a sound mind in a sound body. ACTIVITIES I he laughing heart of today will conquer the world of trouble tomorrow. Freedom of association is the path to a better understanding of our fellowmen. CLASSES fiecjin at ty:00 . . fieald ojj Dilectols Left to right: Ivan Anderson; William M. Holtzer; Russell Ferguson; J. Finley Wyant; P. A. Ray-maley. President; Andy Reger, Secretary; D. C. Rogers, Vice President; Alonza M. Barton, Treasurer. Members of the Graduating Class: I extend you sincere congratulations. I hc future now challenges your utmost efforts and abilities. In accepting this challenge of life may you attain the summit of happiness. May God bless you. J. F. Wyant Modern education acknowledges the necessity of affording students a body of experiences enabling them to enjoy life more fully. We trust our Seniors have acquired sufficiently of the fundamentals of our curricula in conjunction with a broad cultural interest and appreciation, social adjustment, emotional stability, and a useful purpose for their more abundant life in a democratic society. John Mochnick J. Finley Wyant. Supervising Principal John Mochnick, Vice Principal Paul King Penn 'Toumslup Hic x Qnsfauctols Miss Bailey—hits the high notes for seventh graders. Miss Barton—a secretary who really enjoys her work. Miss Bogle—quiet, sincere, honest, and true. Mrs. Good—rather determined in her ways but not unreasonable. Mr. Greaves—bugs and grasshoppers are his big moments. Mr. Hostetler—his chief worry: “How’s stock today”? Miss Johnson—a quiet maid with quiet ways. Mr. Kelly—special interest is cars, particularly Fords. Mr. King—meticulous with details, sincere. Mr. Kunczewski—perseverance and ambition are two of his virtues. Mr. Kunkle—his nimble fingers make music which stirs souls. Mr. Long—volumes of funny stories for every occasion. I)r. Long—looks after the health of the student body. Mr. McCullough—willingly shares his hobby of photography with us. Miss McIntosh—happy am I; from care I am free. Mr. Mochmck—strong in will and rich in wisdom. Mr. Olmes—expresses beauty through art and music. Mr. Onder—the cornerstone of our athletic achievements. Miss Peters—has reputation of burdening students with dictation, but we like it. Miss Rice—makes you acquainted with Caesar . . . most recent bride. Mrs. Roberts—teaches girls that “the cupboard should never be bare” and “a stitch in time saves nine.” Mr. Rosensteel—guides the way to good friends through books. Mr. Rosenzweig—everyone must look up to this gentleman.o � 'w j£� Mr. Sershen—nice looking, has friendly ways, takes students on imaginary trips Miss Stump—what she does she does right, nary a figure is wrong. Mr. Tiberi—he brightens even the corners of room 113. Mr. Wilson—a loyal friend and willing worker. Mr. Wolfe—competent leader of boys, efficient. Mr. Wyant—our leader . . . friend to teachers and students. J J I Back Row: John Sershen, Joseph Kelly, Emil Rosen-zweig, Angelo Onder, John Greaves, Zcigy Kunczewski, Philip Olmes Third Row: Eleanor Barton, Charles Hostetler, Robert Kunkle, Francis Tiberi, George Long, i)r. Long, Sara Bailey Second Row: Louise Johnson, Mary Jane McIntosh, Ruth Rice Moliner, Fidelis Ross Good, Ruth Peters, Mildred Bogle, Nell Beck Roberts Gertrude Stump First Row: Paul King, Thomas Wilson, Bill B Wolfe, John Mochnick, J. F. Wyant, C. A. Rosensteel, Kenneth McCullough Ml IIIIMMII GRADUATES oi Ofaceis President- Robert Watt Vice President—Raymond Kunczewski Secretary—Lillian Painter Treasurer—William Smuch Out C% iceAs Cl e Competent J eadeAs Robert Watt . . . president of the senior class . . . our leader when we were sophisticated juniors ... a very capable manager . . . carries on a variety of extra curricular activities . . . rather bashful when he was a freshman, but now! oh my! . . . editor of Penn Point. Raymond Kunczewski . . . vice president . . . had this position when he was a junior . . . loves to talk and chew gum, especially in French class ... is quite a chemist . . . referees many of our interclass basketball games . . . does it very efficiently too . . . blushes easily. Lillian Painter . . . secretary . . . good-natured . . . has fun playing jokes on people and equally as much fun having jokes played on her . . . isn’t very fond of dictation . . . especially in shorthand . . . has ability as an artist . . . likes to play basketball and eat sundaes. William Smuch . . . responsible for the handling of our money . . . does this job quite accurately . . . has a particular fondness for bowling . . . member of an intcrclass basketball team . . . delights in attempting to make long shots . . . makes them very often, too . . . has a pleasing personality. Ashbaugh, Virginia Atwood, Gracf Barton, Anna Barton, Evelyn Bartus, Steve Bosnjak, Frank Branthoover, Logan Bratkovich, Dorothy Brosius, Betty Succeeds cLolasticall Ashbaugh, Virginia . . . collects sweaters . . . favorite food, Bar-B-Que . . . would like work in the “Fashion World.’’ Atwood, Grace . . . Grade one of the few senior girls with naturally wavy hair . . . likes banana splits. Barton, Anna . . . “Toppy” . . . enjoys roller skating and giggling . . . dislikes “stuck-up people.. . a good typist. Barton, Evelyn . . . “Evy” . . . has a very neat “hair-do” of her own . . . fond of dancing . . . drum majorette. Branthoover, Logan . . . seen everyplace . . . enjoys movies . . . makes good grades . . . likes the company of a “certain Min.” Bartus, Steve . . . rather quiet, but not bashful . . . dependable . . . plays the trumpet very well . . . good worker. Bratkovich, Dorothy . . . “Dot” . . . looks well in black . . . favorite sport is basketball . . . very neat. Bosnjak, Frank . . . “Champ” another of the quiet senior boys . . . enjoys playing football . . . industrious . . . very likable. Brosius, Betty ... a definite blond ... a little on the conservative side . . . very ladylike. oo I Pap eh Keeps Brown, Frances . . . “Francie” . . . commercial award in junior year . . . will make someone a fine secretary ... a true friend. Calcaro, Rita ... a quiet personality . . . studies hard and makes good grades . . . enjoys reading. Costellic, Frank . . . “Fritz” . . . a friendly person . . . likes to bowl . . . one of the “three musketeers.” Bush, Evelyn . . . talkative and full of energy . . . likes roller hockey ... a cheerleader ... a “go-getter.” Chanosky, George . . . always ready to go . . . dislikes keeping quiet . . . craves attention. Cox, Jack . . . “Cox” . . . favorite food is salami . . . enjoys jitterbugging . . . talkative . . . good sport. Brown, Frances Bush, Evelyn Butcher, Louis Calcaro, Rita Chanosky, George Chew, Margie Costellic, Frank Cox, Jack Cross, Sara IIn Butcher, Louis . . . takes his work not too seriously . . . not very talkative . . . academic student. Chew, Margie ... a pleasant person . . . serious minded . . . enjoys books . . . studies lots . . . a good student. Cross, Sara . . . enjoys reading and skating . . . likes blue . . . dislikes dishonesty . . . petite. Daiilstrom, Josephine Dickson, Curtis Divens, Margurite Duncan, George Fishell, Grant Fisher, Aimee Frye, Cari. Galley, Frank George, Norman TleOeA, Cl Dull hlcment Sconomics Daiilstrom, Josephine . . . “Jo” . . . a very neat person . . . likes nice clothes ... a little bit independent. Dickson, Curtis . . . “Curt'’ . . . likes football and art . . . a likable fellow . . . often seen in a crowd. Divens, Margurite ... a tall blonde . . . likes long finger nails . . . studies . . . quiet. Duncan, George ... a friendly person . . . likes candy and gum . . . works in father’s service station . . . dreamy. Fishell, Grant . . . “Zeke” . . . . definite red-head . . . rather quiet at times . . . always reading. Fisher, Aimee ... a good singer . . . member of triple trio . . . likes basketball . . . hasty with words. Frye, Carl . . . has an excellent voice . . . well liked . . . drives a green Oldsmobile coupe ... a good typist. Galley, Frank . . . “Chuggs” . . . has black curly hair . . . favorite sport is football . . . has dramatic ability. George, Norman ... a commercial student . . . quiet and studious . . . Bill Hartung’s pal . . . capable in industrial arts. Good, Anna Mae G8ay, Hilda Greer, James Hartung, William Istanish, Albert Jackson, Lavon Jackson, Mignon Joseph, Albert Kachmok. George (” lTLac)e Good, Anna Mae . . . almost a red head . . . enjoys dancing . . . alwavs seen in the company of Hilda. Gray, Hilda . . . “Terry” . . . very humorous person . . . likes ice skating . . . football fan . . . dislikes “stuck-up” people. Greer. James . . . “Jimmy” . . . a lively blond . . . plays a trumpet well . . . known by all . . . very tricky. Hartung, William . . . “Bill” . . . mischievious . . . likes to talk . . . clever at handicraft . . . artistic ability. Istanish, Albert . . . “Al” . . a good basketball and football player . . . rather quiet at times . . . a good thinker. Jackson, Lavon ... our “All American Girl” ... a good actress . . . likes to ride horses . . . graceful. Jackson, Mignon . . . “Miggie” . . . intelligent . . . likes shorthand . . . shows interest in a certain Carl . . . dislikes snow. Joseph, Albert . . . “Al” . . . black hair . . . always seen reading a book . . . quiet and friendly . . . “Ali Baba. Kachmor. George . . . “Boots . . . a regular handy-man . . . enjoys photography . . . known by everyone . . . school artist. Keenan, George Kei.cii, Kathryn Kidd, Eleanor Kintigh, Milfred Klobucar, Agnes Kosoglow, Elizabeth Kostrick, Ernest Kunczewski, Raymond Lani, Paul Roll ds (2bva jS e Keenan, George ... a quiet, slow moving person . . . has no special interest in school . . . likes parties. Kelch, Kathryn . . . “Kay” . . . a jitterbug . . . likes to sing . . . intends to be a model and travel . . . dislikes crowds. Kidd, Eleanor ... a thoughtful brunette senior . . . often seen with Sara . . . systematic . . . orderly. Kintigh, Milfred ... a very industrious student . . . always carries books . .. enjoys eating ... well known ... the umbrella man. Kostrick, Ernest . . . “Ernie” . . an ardent football player . . . dislikes too much talk . . . likes to be alone. Klobucar, Agnes . . . “Aggie” . . . always anxious to type . . . often seen with Elizabeth . . . dependable. Kunczewski, Raymond ... enjoys reading science magazines and comic books . . . plays basketball . . . often accompanies a drum majorette. Kosoglow. Elizabeth . . “Liz” . . . very fond of neat “hair-do’s” . . . an agreeable and friendly person . . . cute clothes. Lani, Paul . . . rather witty . . . played football this year . . . quite a talker when he gets started. Leese, John Leger, Bertha Modar, Ann Molt, Wilbur Morgan, Frank Mull, Blanche Orr, Edward Pagare, Anna Painter, Alfred %d lTla j Leese, John . . . one of the blond boys ... a dependable person . . . likes to dance and have dates. Da j ds Cl Leger, Bertha . . . Tri-Hi-Y typist . . . loves to talk about cats . . . and do things she shouldn’t. Occasion Modar, Ann . doesn't say much . . . small . . . neat . . . has pleasant disposition . . . plays forward on basketball team. Molt, Wilbur . . . happy-go-lucky . . . not particularly interested in school . . . works in a garage at night. Orr, Edward . . . blushes very easily ... a hit on the serious side . . . causes no bother. Morgan, Frank . . . tall . . . blond . . . quiet manner . . . drives many different cars . . . enjoys going to Detroit. Pagare, Anna . . . enjoys typewriting . . . likes to dance . . . very quiet and capable . . . unconcerned. Mull, Blanche ... a decided blonde . . . has a cute laugh and uses it frequently ... a 4-H enthusiast. Painter, Alfred . . . shy around femmes . . . usually sleeping in economics class ... a Levelgreen A. C. Painter, Chari.es Painter, Lillian Painter, Ralph Peperato, Carl Perich, Nellie Picarsic, Frances Pittner, Margaret Rabbits, Thomas Richert, Eugene Out 0 Capella CLcrius Zxcels Oil Others Painter, Charles . . . one of the few class red heads . . . favorite sport is baseball . . . has poetic ability . . . particularly interested in Ohio. Peperato, Carl . . . musically inclined . . . sings with his brother’s orchestra . . . speaks to everyone . . . “How about it, Carl”? Pittner, Margaret . . . full of fun ... a voice like a nightingale . . . always ready to play basketball. Painter, Lillian . . . the life of any gathering . . . never too busy to help . . . class secretary. Perich, Nellie . . . belongs to triple trio . . . likes to laugh and have a good time . . . always pinching people. Rabbits, Thomas . . . Hall Patrol . . . excellent artist . . . school acrobat . . . good swimmer . . . helpful with stage crew. Painter, Ralph . . . small but noisy . . . always has something silly to say . . . enjoys pestering a certain Margaret. Picarsic, Frances . . . friendly girl . . . Bulletin Board Club . . usually seen walking the halls with Evelyn. Richert, Eugene . . . has attractive black wavy hair . . . like a sailor, he has a girl in every town. Ross, Elizabeth Rudy, Joseph Skrbernak, Mathylda Sholties, Helen Siiula, John Skaljac, Mary Sloan, Dorothy Smuch, William Soles, Edgar Picnic y?v Oil Ross, Elizabeth ... at home on the basketball floor . . . sports’ editor of yearbook . . . nice alto voice . . . amiable person. Rudy, Joseph . . . enjoys things not connected with work . . . never presents excuses . . . excellent on the football field. Serbernak, Mathylda . . . feminine . . . quiet voice . . . would make someone an ideal secretary . . . enjoys movie magazines. Sholtiks, Helen . . . carries a tough schedule ... an honor student . . . unusually neat . . . secretary of the Journalism Club. Shi la, John . . . main interest singing popular music . . . hangs around the bowling alleys . . . usually with Billy. Skaljak, Mary . . . loves to attend movies . . . could the office do without her? . . . not very talkative. Sloan, Dorothy . . . talkative . . . has a special interest in one outsider . . . giggles rather frequently . . . pleasing personality. Smuch, William . . . always seen where there is clowning afoot . . . has a repertoire of silly sayings . . . class treasurer. Soles, Edoar . . . plays a drum in the band . . . has brown curly hair . . . hobby of teasing people. Sosinski, Helen Stella, Ermalinda Warren, Ruth Watkins, Dorothy Watt, Robert Wees, Evelyn Wees, Melvin Wheeler, Dorothy Whisner, Margaret Blue 7''oh. Tfcue; White 'fob Puutv Sosinski, Helen . . . one of the better English students . . . always willing to do her share of work. Stella, Ermalinda . . . Erma of the blonde hair . . . doesn’t say much . . . interested in a nursing profession. Warren, Rlth . . . kitten on the keys . . . has lovely soprano voice . . . longs to he a popular songstress. Watkins, Dorothy . . . “Dot” she’s sweet . . . has a sunny disposition . . . well liked . . . cute dresser . . . good sport. Wees, Melvin . . . nonchalant . . . he’s one of those strong, quiet fellows . . . when it comes to work, not very serious . . . unassuming. Wait, Robert . . . class president two years . . . sporty and versatile . . . hopes of going to West Point. Wheeler, Dorothy . . . came from Ohio last year . . . has made many friends . . . typist for the yearbook. Wees, Evelyn . . . lovely red hair . . . short and chubby . . . has fair complexion . . . dotted with freckles. Whisner, Margaret . . . quiet and unassuming . . . intends to enter nursing after graduation . .. formerly attended Wilmerding High. Wilson, Theodore Yatfs, Mei.va Wtorkowski, Raymond WoDNICK, GFORCE Ih.ujC'id Students Qcmme'iica I Wilson, Theodore . . . quite a hunter . . . best friend is Carl . . . sort a' quiet in class . . . nickname “Dinky.” Yates, Mblva . . . ready for mischief . . . enjoys movie magazines . . . main interest is “Bud” . . . lead in senior play. Wtorkowski, Raymond ... interested in woodcraft . . . very polite . . . girls do n r seem to worry him . . . “Trig” shark. Wodnick, George . . . quite capable in all subjects . . . associate editor of newspaper . . . looking forward to college career. special Students Miller, Sally . . . “Pardonnez moi” . . . post-graduate student . . . good sense of humor . . . friendly to all. Holler, Francis . . . “Dewitt” . . . tall red-headed senior . individualistic . . . music is his pride and joy. (yome a S hbaugh atwo O d kach M or ch E w cos T ellic da H Istrom per I ch kee N an cal G aro mo L t div E ns sk A Ijac wa R ren cha N osky whisn E r ki D d Things We MOTTO kint I gh ko S trick ko S oglow m o dar s M uch st E lla ya T es fis H er wl L son pitt N er pa 0 are rich E rt b A rton ha R tung du N gan gre E r wo D nick CLASS COLORS CLASS FLOWER O O O R N A E C here’s To Z(s The faculty was in session, Everyone was there. Diplomas for the ’41 class Had caused this grand affair. They were piled high on a table A mass of blue and white. The faculty was seated ’round To remedy the plight. “Let’s keep our heads, my friends,” she said, “ The girls are far from good. They giggle ’till they drive me mad It simply can’t be stood. I fear they’re young and foolish Too silly for to pass. Be wise—keep those diplomas Far away from this class.” Mr. Wyant then arose And called them all to order “My friends,” he flourished with a bow, “I really think we oughta Decide this question here and now About this senior class. Shall we withhold diplomas Or—permit them all to pass?” A pause fell o'er the saddened group As they listened to this news Ah, readers, this would be enough To give you all the blues. At last Dr. Long started up “Cheer up, all is not lost Remember that they have good health And that is worth the cost.” “Your honor,” spoke up Mr. Long, “This class is not so bad Ah—in fact, they are by far The best I ever had. Their attitude is splendid Of faults they have a few. Let’s hope that they correct them I think that’s what they’ll do.” “Three cheers for Dr. Long,” cried Miss Peters, “For what he says is true. Without good health I ask you What would these students do?” “You’re right,” quote Mr. Wvant “This class is quite the thing. Of course, no one is perfect Why, even I can’t sing.” “Well said,” cried Mr. Wilson, “I’m with you there, old top. As students they’re the berries They’re sure to reach the top.” He then sat down amid applause The crowd was simply wild When suddenly there came a hush, Mrs. Roberts had not smiled. Then Mr. Mochnick hopped right up “Let’s cheer for ’41 They’re mighty fine students And they know how victory’s won.” Then throughout the room A throaty cheer arose We know the faculty was right So kids, here’s where I close. Dorothy Watkins Thele’s Glivays G ' School Day ft The rewards of our efforts Donations well received Hourly occurrences in the lives of seniors Recalling old friends Displaying our talents Ous Glassloems Gle TllocJeln Learning the fundamentals of good housekeeping Where many an hour is spent reading books Seeking the “why’s” and “what’s” of Physics Activity in the gym Owl Hail 7ame I hese are the awards made to the junior class of 1939-40, the present class of seniors: Citizenship History Foreign Language Commercial Music Journalism Science Scholarship Robert Watt Margie Chew Helen Sholties Frances Brown Ruth Warren Dorothy Watkins George Wodnick Lavon Jackson Albert Istanish Anna Barton has not missed a day of school for twelve years. HONOR STUDENTS High Honor Roll Rita Calgaro Albert Istanish Lavon Jackson Helen Sholties Helen Sosinski George Wodnick Mignon Jackson Honor Roll Logan Branthoover Dorothy Bratkovich Margie Chew Margurite Divens Raymond Kunczewski Lillian Painter Thomas Rabbits Ermalinda Stella CANEIDS The answer to many of our questions Main entrance Responsible for the beautiful stage scenery Corridor inspectors Source of heating for the building Fun in traveling by bus Reflections From THE BLUE AND WHITE MIRROR 1938 Frank Bosnjak, the township’s star halfback, has returned to practice after recovering from injuries received last year. I'he following people were chosen to represent the sophomore class for the term: President, Frank Costellic; Vice President, Robert Watt; Secretary, MargyChew; Treasurer, Frank Galley. George Wodnick of the tenth grade became ill on November 23, and was taken to the Greensburg Hospital, where he underwent an appendectomy. Mathylda Serbernak, Raymond Wtorkowski, James Greer, Robert Watt, and Helen Sholties are tenth grade participants in the Christmas operetta, “T he Magi’s Gift.” The sophomore girls gave the junior girls their first upset in the present basketball tourney, the score being 15-8. “Bon jour Madam Sans Souci.” T hat is the beginning of the French tongue tw'ister which the 10-3 French class was required to learn. On April 21, Dorothy Bratkovich entertained the sophomore basketball team at her home. Raymond Wtorkowski, George Wodnick, Joseph Rudy, Edgar Soles, and William Smuch created quite a sensation with their “Ashcan Quintet” in a recent assembly program. John Leese is the proud winner of an essay contest, sponsored by the Jeannette News Dispatch. His subject was “How Advertising affects the Consumer. As a reward for his efforts, John will receive, free of charge, a tw'o-year subscription to the News Dispatch. 1939 Cheerleading duties have been assigned to Lavon Jackson and Evelyn Bush. A French Newspaper has been organized by the 11-3 French class under the direction of Miss Bushyager. Dorothy Wheeler must have had her eye on someone in the sidelines at the A Cappella skating party, because quite suddenly that lump she acquired in falling became very painful. George Chanosky’s air of superiority may be attributed to the fact that he now has a driver’s license. Louis Butcher recently motored to Detroit where he participated in an International bowling contest. He attained fourth place in the finals. Junior May Queen attendants are Josephine Dahlstrom and Dorothy Watkins. 1940 French Club reorganizes with these officers at the helm: President, Helen Sholties; Vice President, Helen Sosinski; Secretary-Treasurer, Evelyn Barton. Anna Barton sent her shoes to the shoeshop and left her hose in them. We wonder if she wanted them mended, too. The following seniors motored to Pittsburgh to view the National Art Exhibit at the Carnegie Museum: Raymond Wtorkowski, Melva Yates, Helen Sosinski, Grace Atwood, Thomas Rabbits, Evelyn Bush, Lavon Jackson, Lillian Painter, Carl Frye, James Greer, George Kachmor, Hilda Gray, Anna Mae Good, and George Dungan. Paul Lani is considering the life of a bachelor, as he doesn’t believe in marriage. Betty Brosius is corresponding with a boy in Cuba. The grass on the other side is greener, Betty? Blanche Mull and Ann Modar enjoy playing the game “ouija.” JUNIORS Back Row: Neal, Levendow-ski, Kistler, Loughner, Sutherland, Kozain, Kuczkiewicz, Kidd, Wilcher, Sandrick, McWilliams, Rogers, Kunak, Painter. Fourth Row: Matthews, Leese, Krcelic, Padgen, Myers, Mazock, Kunkle, Long, Prost, Klavonick, Yates, Ruoff, Wigle. Third Row: Reddy, Wasko, VVojcik, Vargo, Vi nek, Kistler, Stamhol, Shula, Kosoglow, Smuch, McLeod, Pinazza, Peters. Second Row: Komarinski, McDermott, Painter, Whitney, Moore, Mellon, Stella, Parsons, Pratt, Pagare, Stout, Redder. Front Row: McGowan, Martz, Roscosky, Redinger, Rudy, McWilliams, Martini, Snyder, Roger, Marcon, Mar-con. JUNIORS Back Row: Higgs, Ickes, Brown, Hovaneic, Brewer, Al-wine, Deibler, Geiger, Bizich, Gross, Barton. Third Row: Hutton, Geiger, DeVal. Chew, Galuska, Johnson Greguric, Ferenc, Kash-urha. Second Row: Crisman. Fishell, Haines, Good, Berlin, Ferenc, Heasley. Altman, Jelochen. First Row: Deuel, Blank, Campbell, Anderson, Hood, Keene, Broker, Frye, Ferguson. SOPHOMORES Back Row: Smith, Yurksitis, Saul, Vinck, Matrish, Mains. Zatezalo, VVeightman, Oplinger. Fourth Row: Simola, Lock, Nakick, Molt, Rudick, Popovich, Orris, Loughner, Smalley, Rednock. Third Row Mlakar, Neal Loughner. Ross, Reese, Rager, Serman, Perne, Petrosky, Rouff, Supancik. Second Row Nowaski, Taylor, Shirley, Lyons, Myers, Zubaty, Targos, Wergin, Whisner, Valero. Front Row Mahaney, Mowry, Norman, Smith, Wampler, Nicholson, Pittner, Pevormck, Moog. Oul L(nc)eiclawmen WE’RE NEXT “Jolly Juniors” says the old adage. And so we are! The shot that has been heard around the world of knowledge was fired by the junior class when it chose officers to start off the year. Elaborate plans were made for the class treasury. Basketball games and dances were the cries of the juniors when not studying for exams (which we take every six weeks whether we want to or not). The Christmas operetta was represented by Raymond Brewer who played the part of Scrooge. Christmas Vacation spelled with capital letters—that’s the way it is spelled for this class. Mid-term exams, we always have to suffer, after having a good time. No process learned in physics was used to dry away the tears, but anyway, most of us are passing, with and without honors. My, what a relief! Prom, prom, prom—most significant in the conversation of the junior class. Just listen once and you’ll see. In the first May Day Festival, we chose Lucille Smuch and Bertha Snyder to lead the procession as attendants. This successful group of juniors strives to be: I ust and true; U p to the standard; N ever dependent; I nterested in knowledge; 0 bedient to superiors; R eady for service; S incere to all. SMOOTH SAILING On September 3, 1941, the sophomores stepped on board the good old ship P. T. H. S. The vessel left dock, and we soon settled down. During the calm officers were elected to guide our ship through the rest of the voyage. After Christmas vacation we had to slight our duties on the ship to study for mid-terms. Of course geometry and Latin seemed to be rather difficult, but we bucked up when the exams had passed. Only a few were lost in the storm. We were nearly drow'ned with surprise when w'e were informed of our class party on February 20. It took several days to forget this occasion. On this voyage w'e were accompanied by Bob Bevan, tenor vocalist; Delores Moog, pianist; Thomas Bosnjak and Bryce Heasley, talented athletes; Elizabeth Galuska, a remarkable student; and Mary Ann Ferenc and Gladys Barnes, May Queen attendants. After nine months of rough traveling, the captain, seeing that we were seasick, gave us three months to rest before returning to meet our junior year. MARCH ON Heigh-ho! Look at the freshmen! Yea! September 3, 1940! One hundred of us, more or less! Imagine our disappointment when we could not have the freshmen privileges; such as, chewing gum, coming to class late, talking, writing notes, and not preparing our lessons but just bluffing. Oh, what a blow to the freshmen! Or was it because we weren’t ever granted these privileges before? We are recovering, and take notice, we are showing a great improvement. The class now takes an active part in the various school activities by showing loyal and regular membership to the clubs. The freshmen also have an interest in music—some belong to the band, a few belong to a A Cappella chorus. No wonder our music department has improved! Keep up the good work, freshmen. Then, like the other classes, we sponsored our freshmen party. And my, what a party! Later came the long-waited-for Thanksgiving vacation, but it wasn’t long until it was over and back to school we came. Basketball, for which we furnished some players for the Junior Varsity Team, was next in line. Realizing that the semester exams were drawing near, we were glad when the Christmas holidays arrived, so that we could clean out our lockers and take all our books home to study. (I wonder?) The class took part in the Christmas Operetta which proved to be quite a success. Then, after vacation, we came back, anxious to get the exams over. I wonder what the freshman class would do if: Kathleen and Bertha didn’t know how to dance, freshmen were as bashful as seniors, Beulah Ross didn't have musical ability, Dan Bigler and Richard Eaton weren’t interested in basketball, and if all the freshmen would receive an “A in deportment. And now that the year is drawing to an end, the rest of us can wish this freshmen army a gun full of success in their remaining years. SOPHOMORES Back Row: Amour, Divens, Haven, Hylva, Amour, Brent-zel, Good, Fink, Hall, Deuel. Fourth Row: Lansberger, Ferguson, Geiger, Bevan, Hutton, Blank, Kepple, Bi ich, Heasley, Bosniak, Lani. Third Row: Eubcrt, Fennel, Brown, Kistler, Fishell, Guy, Ferenc, Bickerstaff, Calgaro, Lakin, Deibler, Duralia, Hlavsa. Second Row: Ashbaugh, De-guffroy, Hartman, Greer, Kuczkiewcz, George, Kolleda, Garris, Duncan. Draftina, Cramer. Front Row: Fink, Dungan, George, Johnson, Lauffer, Goss, Holsinger, Galuska, Hartung, Ceol, Wetwiler. FRESHMEN Back Row: kennelty, ferry, fink, cox, eaton, church field, beiter, hylva, hertzog, kidd, frye, chew, kendrella. Fourth Row: hajnas, cipic- chio, fink, brewer, Campbell, cross, klavonick, hood, kat-kowski, baughman, katkowski. Third Row: huttenstine, Campbell, brinker, holtzer, crisman. barton, giannelli, bosnjak, good, bigler, ander-son. Second Row: greer, king, hines, geiger, frye, dodds, boliinger, belak, davidson, eichelberger. Front Row: kolleda. eaton, kohl, kepple, duncan, blank, anderson, brown, benson. FRESHMEN Back Row: kostic, bozic, linhart, mains, molt, mcwilliams, mcleod, serman, yeske, red nock, sonner, white, sugent, zelinski, smail. Fourth Row: kuzmkowski, lauffer, mediate, kozain, shirley, vinck, shadier, niclain, kozain, long, opela, schultz, kuzmkowski, kozain. Third Row: lehosky, shearer, petrosky, myers, myers, loughner, modar, newill, wonders, thomas, kozain, mahoy, kunkle. Second Row: seda, schendel, novak, seda, painter, orris, kozain, sugent, wolfe, witherow, siegfried. Front Row: ross, pedder, weyandt, larch, krcelic, slak, zelinski, long, moser, morton, miller. EIGHTH GRADE Back Row: yates, kinkella, tuskan, roscosky, zimmerman, under, white, shook, kistlcr, serbernak, rudick. Fourth Row: ritson, prady, murphy, smith, swartz, mayo, loughner, mihalic, komarinski, orr, mcclain. Third Row, vcrnow, swanson, wescott, stout, rager, myers, neleigh, rowe, pierce, nowaski, orris, oplinger. Second Row: mains, kinkella, kunak, ocepek, lamb, slifkey, stankcwich, lauffer, parsons, kuhns, morgan. Front Row: lauffer, martz, lauffer, mahaney, radez, shula, maffessanti, kurek, loughner, shipkosky, mowry. EIGHTH GRADE Back Row: gross, curry, heasley, holsinger, guy, holler, anderson, hall, blank, baloh. Fourth Row: felty, bochneak, fink, higgs, hilty, galuska, geiger, balcaitis, ickes, gress-man, jones, jewett, gray. Third Row: deval, gornick, hurkharr, andree, alwine, george, cusworth, fishell, good, kepple, garrick, kelly. Second Row: bresnick, an- drec, bittner, blank, barton, duralia, bochneak, bartus, hammill, graeser, gray, hert-zog. Front Row: cox, brinker, fennell, goss, kemerer, gray, busato, gregornia, bohince, gregoric, blank. SEVENTH GRADE Back Row': broker, fishell, howe, johnson, geiger, klobucar, busato, kostrick, hertzog, beiter, dickson, connelly, ashbaugh, kidd, deibler, bohince. Third Row: gross, duncan, kuhns, kladnik, hudson, felmlee, cicerone, ludwig, breakey, huttenstine, close, dickson, beaver, koter. Second Row: mcelfresh, loughner, dahlstrom, bollinger, bonazza, bozic, kidd, mcclain, brown, lauffer, kashurba, fink, hood, lintner. Front Row: kepple, lintner, divens, cramer, fennell, greer, klavonick, galuska, kozain, barton, eaton, eichelberger, kozain. SEVENTH GRADE Back Row: raymaley, mull, wonders, neleigh, mellon, marcon, nicholson, targos, wescott, perich. Fourth Row: thomas, palmer, stankewick, prady, pifer, parsons, jerina, picarsic, rabbits, whisner, stepnick, seslar, peters, wilson, zellers. Third Row: raymaley, shultz, mull, toniolo, nichols, pratt, wolfc, weightman, weightman, schendel, vates, ritson, weight-man. Second Row: stover, mellon, moore, moore, perne, shearer, raymaley, wojcik, popovich, shirley, stambol. Front Row: radez, serman, watt, mchugh, roscosky, vag-lia, sellers, mains, miller, mediate, veahnian. TRAVELING ON What if it was September 13? What if there were 133 of us? We were still very small and frightened, but after a few weeks of experience in the new school, began looking forward to November 25, the date of our class party. We were really proud to have our class represented on the Junior Varsity by the following: Jack Zimmerman, Don Kepple, John Onder, and Ernest Serbernak. Many of us are seen in the library, making good use of the books there. If you saw many eighth graders with our faces in hooks around the last of January, you knew we were studying for our mid-term county examinations, which were scheduled for January 31. Isadore De Val is to be congratulated for being the high-scorer. There is a long rough road to travel yet, hut we feel we can march right over the roughest ones. A few more struggles and then it won’t be long till we’ll go marching on to our freshman year. FLYING TO VICTORY On September 3, 1940, after the warning of “all aboard,” a group of 128 passengers hoarded a plane bound for the seventh grade. We chose as our crew to guide us on our flight: pilot, Gerald Breakey; co-pilot, Myrtle Lintner; and hostess, Ruth Mull. The flight got under way with the first great event occurring on October 31. The great airship landed in the cafeteria of Penn Township High School where we held our class party. This was a great treat for the seventh graders; this being our first opportunity to have a party in the high school. The next day, the giant clipper took off on its regular flight, only to make another stop on November 21 while we visited with our relatives during Thanksgiving vacation. There was a nonstop flight from November 29 until December 21, when Christmas Vacation began. January 2 came too soon for some of us, but we boarded the plane once again and started to study in preparation for our county mid-terms. This group of traveling students was well represented on the high school’s honor roll, in the hand, and on the junior varsity basketball team. Alas! It was nearing the end of the term, and we were anxiously awaiting May 26 when the clipper would land at Kennywood Park for the annual school picnic. To the future seniors of Penn Township High School we wish the greatest success and pleasure from their school activities. (lima Ttiatei The fertile fields which give us life and great productive mines Surround Penn Township High School with classic monumental lines; Where new frontiers come into view, new human needs unfold, The challenge of a modern world within our school we hold. Of many great historic shrines are famous stories told, Yet more esteemed than any seems yon Bushy Run which we behold; No savage menace threatens us within our stately halls, Yet we revere the courage which that battle oft recalls. As stands yon great historic shrine, may we stand firm and tall; With courage and a zeal to learn, with labor than shall conquer all; And may our hearts where ere we roam forever loyal be To you—Penn Township High School which guides our destiny. Robert F. Kunkle ATHLETICS Be (jin at 7:00 . . | Penn Township Ends Successful Football Season Bobb Watt—Left end, Penn Township’s most able pass receiver, graduating this year. Joe Orris—Left tackle, only a sophomore, but already an established figure on Penn I ownship’s football team. Ernest Kostrick—Left guard, made it miserable for many an opposing backfield on Saturday afternoons. Thomas Bosnjak—Center, a sophomore, but one whose services have been indispensable during the season. jack Cox—Right guard, a scrappy fellow who was always in there giving his best. Albert Istanish—Right tackle, one hundred and seventy pounds, had three years of varsity football experience. Frank Galley—Right end, Penn Township’s speedster who donned a Penn Township uniform for the last time this year. Frank Bosnjak—Full back, has played outstanding football for five years for Penn Township, future teams will surely miss him. Tom Sandrick—Hard hitting, hard running half back, has one more year of varsity football. Tony Yurksitis—Sophomore, half back whose punts got Penn Township out of many a hole. John Supancik-—Quarter hack, a sophomore who has earned his letter in his first year of varsity football. Curt Dickson—A graduating member of the squad who bad three years experience and earned his letter this year. Thomas Wilcher—A newcomer to Penn Township, alternated at quarterback and full back, equally dependable at both. Kenny Mains—Guard, husky little sophomore who saw much service during the year and earned his letter. Bryce Heasley—Half back, speedy broken field runner, climaxed the season with a 90-yard run against South Huntingdon. George Kachmor—Student manager, who served faithfully for three years, no football team would be complete without its student manager. Joseph Rudy—Half back, speedy little half back who was out of many games, due to injuries, but did brilliant running. Mr. Onder—Coach who molded a championship team from a squad of twenty-two boys. Class ? football ions The Penn Township Indians enjoyed another successful football season by winning five games and losing four. Four of these victories were with Class B opponents, so this gave Penn Township the Class B Football championship of Westmoreland County. The Indians opened the season at Norvvin with a 7-6 victory on September 14. The following Saturday the Indians met the Alumni and were decisively beaten 44-7. On September 28, Sewickley nosed out the Indians by a 7-0 score in a very tough game. Jeannette made it three losses in a row for Penn Township by trouncing the Indians 27-0. However, on the following Saturday, Penn Township broke into the win column by defeating Youngwood 12-0 in its first Class B game. Penn Township was awarded a Knute Rockne Scroll as a result of this victory. Penn Township lost its next game to Trafford by a 6-0 score, but the Indians went on to win the three remaining games. On November 2, they defeated Derry Boro, 15-0 in a home game. November 7 found Penn Township overwhelmingly defeating Franklin 39-0. The final game played at South Huntingdon in a blanket of snow also resulted in a victory for Penn Township, 13-6. A hard but successful season, such as that, entitled the boys to some reward. Consequently, they were rewarded on January 16, when Penn Township’s Annual Athletic Banquet was held. It was sponsored jointly by Penn Township's Booster Club and the Local United Mine Workers. On this occasion those who earned letters received their coveted “P,” while the following graduating seniors received jackets: Robert Watt, Frank Galley, Frank Bosnjak, Curtis Dickson, Albert Istanish, Ernest Kostrick, Jack Cox, and Joseph Rudy. Since Frank Bosnjak and Ernest Kostrick were elected honorary co-captains; they received the jackets in behalf of the squad. Then, as a special reward, each member of the squad received a gold football. As a fitting climax to the occasion, Coach Gene Edwards of St. Vincent’s College presented Penn Township with a trophy which is symbolic of the Westmoreland County Class B Football championship. INDIVIDUAL GRID HONORS Penn Township was well represented on this year’s all county football team, chosen by the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association. On the first team Frank Bosnjak and Albert Istanish received position. Bob Watt and Ernest Kostrick found second string berths while Jack Cox and Joe Orris received honorable mention. More grid honors for Penn Township. Frank Bosnjak, Penn Township’s stellar fullback, was second high scorer in the district with 41 points. F. Bosnjak slices off tackle for a first down against Derry Boro. A host of Penn Township tacklers halt return of the kickoff. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL The Junior Varsity Basketball team had a rather successful season, despite the lack of experience. With the excellent knowledge of fundamentals which their coach, Mr. Onder, has taught them, and the eagerness with which the jayvees absorbed this knowledge, high hopes are held for them in the future. Standing: Fink, Zimmerman, Cox, Coach Onder, Kepplc, Serbernak, Bigler. Neal. Kneeling: Eaton, Yurksitis, Kepple, Blank. Mains. MOONLIGHTERS A systematic squad of boys from the junior class, known as the “Moonlighters,” completed a successful season in intramural basketball. These hoys showed a fine spirit of cooperation and played as a well drilled team. The Moonlighters defeated in turn all previous undefeated teams. Greguric, Hovaneic, Kistler, Geiger, Wilcher, Loughner, Coach Bizich. VOLS During the course of the current volleyball season, a number of victory bound teams participated in the elimination tournament. As there could be only one winner, it seemed that the ever-alert “Vols” were to be it. These senior boys, the lone survivors after all competition had been defeated, emerged with a perfect record. Back Row: Dungan, Branthoover, Wtorkowski. Front Row: Rabbits, George, Kachmor. Varsity Basketball 1 lie Penn Township Varsity basketball team completed another season; and although they were not champions, they did at all rimes display good sportsmanship and a fighting spirit. Under the able coaching of Mr. Rosenzweig, the boys, inexperienced though they were, managed to win a few games through good team work. I he team played a total of twenty games and won eight. Two of these victories were in sectional competition of the W. P. I. A. L. which placed them in a tie for third place along with Sewickley and South Huntingdon. In the County Tournament, the Indians survived the first round of the playoffs by trimming Bolivar 29-22 at the township gym, but were defeated by Youngwood in their second game at Greensburg. The team was very efficiently captained during the season by Bob Watt, a senior who had a fine sense of leadership. The first string was made up of John Supansic and Albert Istanish as forwards, Ray Kunczewski at center, and Tom Bosnjak and Bob Watt as guards. Along with this team the substitutes also saw action. Those who ably fitted into slots of the regular team were Wilbur Neal and Steve Bizich as forwards; John Hutton at center, and Joe Orris and Brice Heasley as guards. Of this group Heasley, performing with great skill, saw the most action. There were three seniors on this year’s squad; Watt, Kunczewski, and Istanish. Next year, under the guidance of Coach Rosenzweig and with the players’ added experience, we expect greater things of our rapidly improving squad. INDIVIDUAL BASKETBALL HONORS Bob Watt, Penn Township’s versatile athlete who was on the second All County football team, also received a second team berth on the All County basketball team. Bob may be very proud of this achievement. Back Row: Hutton, Watt, Orris, Bosnjak, Coach Rosenzweig, Bizich, Istanish. Neal. Front Row: Heasley, Supan-cik, Kuzmkowski, Kunczewski (student manager). The Sport Of The Nation With the natural ability that many boys of Penn Township possess and the excellent coaching of Mr. Onder, it was not difficult to organize a baseball team at Penn Township. The team entered the W. P. I. A. L. and was placed in Section II, where it was quite successful as the following results will show: April 30 PennTwp. 15 Pitcairn 5 H May 7 PennTwp. 1 Wilmerding 4 A May 10 PennTwp. 17 E. Pittsburgh 7 H May 14 PennTwp. 12 Trafford 5 A May 15 PennTwp. 12 Franklin Twp. 7 A May 16 PennTwp. 16 E. McKeesport 3 H By virtue of these four victories, Penn Township finished second in Section II of the W. P.-I. A. E. None League game Pitching Record W L P Kachmor 3 0 1000 Rish 1 0 KXX) Stepnick 1 1 500 BAT LING AVE RAGES 1940 Player AB R H Avg. Kostrick 6 4 4 .666 Watt 30 10 12 .600 Lapinsky 17 10 10 .588 Rogers 2 0 1 .500 F. Bosnjak 22 6 10 .154 Supancik 24 7 11 .440 Yurksitis 19 6 7 .368 Painter 20 6 7 .350 Kachmor 9 7 3 .333 T. Bosnjak 9 6 3 .333 Padgen 3 0 1 .333 Barbich 15 5 5 .333 Rish 6 1 2 .333 Galley 6 0 1 .166 Jones 2 1 0 .000 Totals 180 69 77 .350 VARSITY BASEBALL Back Row: Eaton, Padgen, Barbish, Bosnjak, Painter, Kostrick. Front Row: Yurksitis, Kach-mor, Bosnjak, Lapinsky, Sup-ansic. Not Present: Watt. 1941 Sports Review FOOTBALL RESULTS Sept. 14 Penn Twp. 7 Norwin 6 A Sept. 21 Penn Twp. 7 Alumni 44 H Sept. 28 Penn Twp. 0 Sewickley 7 A Oct. 5 Penn Twp. 0 Jeannette 27 A Oct. 12 Penn Twp. 12 Youngwood 0 H Oct. 19 Open Oct. 26 Penn Twp. 0 T rafford 6 A Nov. 2 Penn Twp. 15 Derry Boro 0 H Nov. 9 Penn Twp. 39 Franklin 0 A Nov. 16 Penn Twp. 13 S. Huntingdon 6 A Won 5 Lost 4 COUNTY TOURNAMENT Feb. 28 Penn Twp. 29 Bolivar 22 H Mar. 1 Penn Twp. 12 Youngwood 26 A VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Dec. 3 Penn Twp. 15 Jeannette 24 H Dec. 6 Penn Twp. 12 Norwin 22 H Dec. 10 Penn Twp. 20 Export 15 A Dec. 13 Penn Twp. 35 Avonmore 13 A Dec. 17 Penn Twp. 16 Export 23 H Dec. 20 Penn Twp. 26 Avonmore 20 H Jan. 3 Penn Twp. 35 Franklin Twp. 37 A Jan. 10 Penn Twp. 18 West Newton 35 H Jan. 17 Penn Twp. 21 Youngwood 38 A Jan. 21 Penn Twp. 30 S. Huntingdon 22 H Jan. 25 Penn Twp. 25 Sewickley 24 H Jan. 31 Penn Twp. 25 Franklin 23 H Feb. 7 Penn Twp. 9 West Newton 26 A Feb. 14 Penn Twp. 15 Youngwood 23 H Feb. 18 Penn Twp. 13 S. Huntingdon 25 A Feb. 21 Penn Twp. 12 Jeannette 30 A Feb. 25 Penn Twp. 14 Sewickley 16 A Mar. 3 Penn Twp. Norwin ( Canceled ) WIZARDS Left to right: Evelyn Bush, Betty Brosius, La von Jack-son, Dorothy Bratkovich, Frances Brown, Elizabeth Ross, Aimee Fisher. Not present: Margaret Pittner. BASKETBALL Left to right: Elsie Ross, Anna Kolleda, Hilda Deguff -roy, Caroline Detwiler, Ella Mac Smith, Elizabeth Greer, Mildred La offer. MAY DAY Left to right: King: Glenn Jones; Queen: Hazel Ferguson. Left: Gladys Barnes, Bertha Snyder, Dorothy Watkins. Right: Mary Ann Ferenc, Lucille Smuch, Josephine Dalstrom. CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Evelyn Altman, La von Jackson, Evelyn Bush, Louise Berlin. (fills’ tfntiamulal spelts GIRLS’ INTRAMURAL SPORTS I he girls enjoyed participating in a successful sports program this year. Many proud teams entered our volleyball and basketball tournaments. VOLLEYBALL A group of senior girls, “The Wizards,” made off with top honors in volleyball this year. The teams were made up of many groups of eight girls each. Each member of the winning team wears a small token, a miniature sterling silver volleyball. BASKETBALL Hooray for the sophomores! T his is the second consecutive year that members of this class have held the lead. They remain intramural basketball champs even over the juniors and seniors who offered some really stiff competition. The lower grades also showed sharp rivalry. The alertness of the guards and the careful aims of the forwards kept the team undefeated. The played a shut-out game with the juniors, but the seniors managed to score. There were thirteen teams in the tournament, while just the juniors, seniors, and the champs managed to enter the semi-finals. The games were refereed by girls from the senior and junior classes who followed the instructions of Miss McIntosh. The finals were refereed by Raymond Kunczewski, a member of the senior class. Girls on the team: Elsie Ross—forward . . . played well and hard . . . displayed her ability when it came to shooting fouls. Mildred Lauffcr—forward . . . kept her title as captain . . . very alert and active . . . acclaimed for her careful aim for the basket. Elizabeth Greer—forward . . . very sincere in her playing and always added some additional points. Hilda Deguffroy—guard . . . plays hard and very fast . . . always managed to lose her opponent. Anna Kolleda—guard . . . always cheerful . . . never showed any signs of temper . . . kept the ball from the enemy. Ella Mae Smith—guard . . . active . . . sometimes replaced by Caroline Detwiler who also played a lively game. MAY DAY T he first Annual May Day was held on May 7, 1940. This year on May 9, 1941, we swung out into our second Annual May Day on the school lawn. Parents and friends were welcome and—oh yes—the camera bugs. Ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta came the echoes from the horns of the heralds as the pages bearing crowns were followed by the entire court arrayed in gay spring colors. The King and Queen of May were chosen by popular vote of the school. The second Annual May Day was sponsored by the G. A. A. The coronation was the highlight of the afternoon, followed by a May Day Jamboree in the gymnasium. Thus we ushered in May, which sped along its way and drew to a close our happy school days. CHEERLEADERS P-E-N-N T-O-W-N-S-H-I-P Penn Township Rah! Rah! Rah! They drive harder and we all yell louder—win or lose, we are always behind our teams. Our cheerleaders grace the field in blue and white and have performed miracles for our cheering section. This year we chose by popular choice new junior cheerleaders to take the place of the two graduating cheerleaders, Evelyn Bush and La von Jackson. These girls have served us well and we wish them much success. They have worked hard to pave the way to our school spirit and our gay pep meetings. Varsity Girls: Evelyn Bush—inspiration to the others. Evelyn Altman—she may be small but she has pep. Louise Berlin—always found the games interesting and thrilling. La von Jackson—was La von ever out of energy or pep? 00 I Statistics CLASSIFICATION OF SCHOOL POPULA TION OCTOBER 1940 Total Number Boys Girls Total Pupils in District 763 758 1521 Elementary Pupils 423 385 808 High School Pupils 340 373 713 Pupils Transported 447 451 898 Transported to High School 248 275 523 DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION ROUTES Number Name of Route of Pupils Largest Number Transported Manor Valley 161 Smallest Number Transported Penn-Potts 24 Largest Number Transported to High School Claridge 82 Smallest Number Transported to High School Penn-Potts 9 Longest Time Required for Trip Manor Valley 38 min. Shortest Time Required for Trip Esler 18 min. Length of Longest Route ..................Oakford Park 8.5 mi. Length of Shortest Route Esler 4.7 mi. VEHICULAR OPERATION AND COSTS Number Bus Routes Operating Daily 13 Number Vehicles Operating Daily 9 Number Operators of Vehicles 9 Average Age of Operators 33 Total Bus Capacity 513 Average Bus Capacity 57 Highest Bus Capacity 84 Smallest Bus Capacity 50 Number Miles Hard Surface Road 66.8 Number Miles Hard Surface Road Unsatisfactory 1.5 Number Miles Dirt Road Unimproved 13.7 Number Miles Dirt Road Unsatisfactory 6.2 Total Passenger Mileage Per Day 181.3 Total Dead Mileage Per Day 164.8 Total Bus Mileage Per Day 346.1 Total Pupil Mileage Per Day 6345.8 Average Pupil Mileage Per Day 7.1 Overage Pupil Cost Par Day .............................. SO. 113 Average Cost Per Mile $0,293 TOWNSHIP TOTALS February 1941 Roys Girls Total New Pupils 13 22 35 Withdrawals ................................... 38 37 75 Five hundred eighty-six visits were made to high school students by the attendance officer. Five thousand five hundred fifty-one textbooks are in use by students in the high school, exclusive of all workbooks, dictionaries, or library volumes. SCIENCE CLUB Back Row: Ruoff, Wilson, W'igle, Yates, Painter, Painter, Kindrella, Kuzmkowski, Ko-zain, Mr. Wilson, Schultz, DeVal, Brentzel. Front Row: Runkle, Mc- Williams, Klavonick, Joseph, Kuzmkowski, Lani. BULLETIN BOARD CLUB Back Row: Wees, McLeod, Pinazza. Redinger, Miss Peters, Picarsic, Pierce, Draf-tina, Orris. Second Row: Radez, Higgs, Kunak. Stambol, Parsons, McGowan, Pratt, Ickes, Lough ner. Front Row: Mowry, Blank, Shula, Roscosky, Painter, Marcon, Marcon, Nicholson. TRI-HI-Y Back Row: Stella. Kolleda, Nicholson, Chew, Brown, Atwood, Rogers. Peters, Redinger, Sloan, Miss Bogle. Leger. Third Row: Good, Painter, Watkins, Barton, Ash ha ugh, Divens, Calgaro, McLeod, Goss. Second Row: Mowry, Blank, Pedder Fennell. Modar, Whitney, Moore, Ferenc, Ferenc, Stella. Front Row: Fishell. Mull, Warren, Sosinski, Whisner, Sholties, Martini. STUDENT LIBRARIANS Back Row: Barton, Holler, Moclar, Ashbaugh, Stambol, Smuch, Pinazza, Wampler, Johnson, Geiger, Prost. Second Row: Peters, Yates, Keene, Hood, Hoi singer, Mowry, Galuska, Hartung, Jackson, George, Mr. Rosen-steel. Front Row: Jackson, Goss, Roscosky, Simla, Radez, Busato, Marc on, Sloan, Whis-ner, Garris. t i WILLING WORKERS Back Row: Duncan, Rager, Miss Rice, Dodds, Barton, Ferenc, Lauffer. Second Row: Wampler, Greer, Dungan, Brown, George, Lakin, Belak. Front Row: Smith, Norman, Mahaney, Johnson, Kistler, Deguff roy. FRENCH CLUB Back Row: DeVal, Rogers, McWilliams, Geiger, Kozain, Painter, Ruoff. Third Row: Mr. Tiberi, Moore, Anderson, McWilliams, Crisman, Martini, Fishell, Stella, Snyder, Whitney. Second Row: Hartung, Lani, Joseph, Miller, Whisner, Watt, Istanish, Wodnick, Kunczew-ski. Front Row: Fisher, Watkins, Barton, Divens, Stella, Cal-garo, Sholties, Sosinski, Warren, Chew. f f $--------------------------------- $ GYM CLUB Back Row: Mr. Onder, Rabbits, Brewer, Kozain, McLeod, Cox, Kepple, baton, Ferry. Front Row: Fink, Mains, Fink, Rednock, McClain, McWilliams, Kozain, Molt, Zimmerman, Wtorkowski. JOURNALISM CLUB Back Row: Miss Johnson, Pevornick, Bush, Mrs. Good, Brosius, Barton, Watt, Istan-ish, Watkins, Barton. Ash-baugh, Levendowski, Divens, Sholties. Front Row: Sutherland. Long, Fishell, Moore, Martini, Vargo, Ferenc, Jackson, Wodnick, Sosinski, Barton. PRINTERS’ CLUB Ickes, Kuzmkowski, Mr. Ros-ensteel, Haven, Loughner, Ruoff, Chew, DeVal, Mr. Wolfe, Sutherland, Long. MATHEMATICS CLUB Blank, Loughner, Bush, Geiger, Rogers, Marcon, Parsons, Redder, Pratt, Kolleda, Gal-uska, Mr. King. HIGH SCHOOL BAND Back Row: Matthews, Gre-guric, Soles, Neal, Holler, Opela. Fifth Row: Jewett, Hylva, Kelly, Kostic, Blank, Campbell, Alwine, Brewer. Fourth Row: Brinker, Cipic-chio, Amour, Bartus, Hertzog, Greer, Shirley, Ferguson. Third Row: Kepple, Blank, King, Greer, Dodds, Linhart. Second Row: Kramer, Greer, Anderson, Mellon, Broker, Kunak. Front Row: Smuch, Heasley, Deguffroy, Ferenc, Barton, Stambol. HI-Y Back Row: Ruoff, Bran- thoover, Kozain, Leese, Wil-cher, Mr. Hostetler. Front Row: Istanish, Higgs, Watt, Wodnick, Ferenc, McWilliams, Sandrick. A CAPELLA CHORUS Back Row: Bevan, Frye, Mr. Kunkle, Wees, Higgs. Fourth Row: Kennelty, Zelinsky, Bizich, Amour, Richert, Curry, Anderson, Klavonick. Third Row: Kinkela, Duncan, Kistler, Brown, Anderson, Ferguson, Wheeler, Frye, McWilliams, Geiger, Hubert, Kunkle. Second Row: Mahoy, Shearer, Pittner, Guy, Ross, Belak, Jackson, Thomas, Painter, Johnson. Front Row: Seigfreid, Ross, Fisher, Smuch, Deuel, Perich, Whitney, Brown, Martz, Snyder. USHERS’ CLUB Back Row: Barton, Roscosky, Skaljac. Serbernak, Bosnjak, Stella, Mr. King. Front Row: Dei bier, George, Wojcik, Lauffer, Blank, Duncan, Ashbaugh, Stout. SPEECH CLUB Back Row: McWilliams, McWilliams, Miss Peters, Sloan, Ickes. Second Row: Seda. Stella, Moore, Nicholson, Whisner, Martini, Whitney, Calgaro. Front Row: Shearer, Wonders, Painter, Bratkovich, Stella, Yates, Peters. Club Activities Science The work for the past year consisted mainly of taking apart and studying the mechanics of an automobile. Bulletin Board The club is responsible for the neatness and exactness of the bulletin boards. This work is greatly appreciated hy everybody. Tri-Hi-Y The purpose of the Tri-Hi-Y Club is to create, maintain, and extend high standards of Christian character throughout the school and community. Library The students of this club assist their classmates in getting their books from the library without much confusion. Willing Workers The name signifies the purpose. They are willing to work for anything which will be of benefit to our school. French The aim of the Junior and Senior French Clubs is to develop and increase interest in French life, language, and customs. Gym Provides the opportunities of developing our bodies into stronger, more handsome dwelling places, suitable to live in as long as life lasts. Journalism Many would like to participate in its activities but few are chosen. The Journalism Club is a hard working organization of which we are truly proud. Printers Gives to its members enough knowledge of printing so that at graduation they will be well along the road as apprentices. Mathematics This is the club for alert minds. The problems which they are called upon to solve test even the keenest. Band Congratulations to this wonderful organization and to its director. They have proved that “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” Hi-Y The Hi-Y was organized one year ago. The members are now working on a character study project. Chorus Has provided entertainment for outside organizations as well as our school. It always leaves behind some fond memories. Ushers Present at every important affair to see that you are comfortably seated and have your program for the performance. Speech Sponsored by the English department in order to better the speech of its members. This is a very valuable asset. Camera Photography has many interesting points, unknown to most of us. These points are emphasized by actual experiments with practical material. Girls’ Athletic Association The sponsors of May Day, an important celebration in our school. They succeeded in making it a gala affair. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Back Row: Modar, Perne, Geiger, Kepple, Barton, Greer, Novak, Schendel, King, Seda, Dahlstrom, Benson, Watkins, Galuska. Fifth Row: Hartung, Larch, Weyandt, Krecelic, Good, Gray, Wheeler, Atwood, Bratkovich, Perich, Ross, Painter, Miller. Fourth Row: Jackson, Kolleda, Lauffer, Blank, Rager, Swanson, Orris, Seda, Holtzer, Wojcik, Wasko, Rogers, Ashbaugh, Vargo. Third Row: Bohincc, Geiger, Galuska, Greer, Berlin, Heasley, Altman, Maffessanti, Greaser, Gray, Lauffer, Mowry. Second Row: Andree, Whitney, Snyder, Hood, Holsinger, Yates, Peters, Brosius, Ashbaugh, Duncan, Good. Front Row: Miss McIntosh, McDermott, Goss, Radez, Shula, Ross, Jackson, Painter, Ross, Marcon, Marcon. CAMERA CLUB Krecelic, Kidd, Mr. McCullough, Brown, Peters, Yates, Kelch, Roscosky, Ashbaugh. McGowan, Good, Wasko, Redinger, Meyers, McDermott, Painter, Wojcik, Rogers. Gppleciation 'flom eniol Glass We have attempted to share with you through the publication of the Penn Point a little of the happiness which we enjoyed during our four years at Penn Township High School. We are grateful to our parents who have made many sacrifices to give us this opportunity, and to our teachers who have been our guides. We extend appreciation to the school board, the patrons of the district, and the administration for promoting the general welfare of our school. For beneficial aid from the various organizations, we express thanks to the Booster Club for the jacket and letter awards to athletics, to the United Mine Workers of America for the presentation of the flag and school banners, to the Harrison City Women’s Club for the awards to the Band and Athletics Club, to the McCullough Missionary Society for the preparation and serving of the Football Banquet, and to the advertisers of all publications, programs, and tickets. Printing by King-Murphy Press, Greensbtirg Engraving by Pontiac Engraving Electrotype Co., Chicago Photography by Crescent Studio, Latrobc ADVERTISERS I With Best Wishes To the Class of 1941 Irwin Savings and Trust Co. Irwin, Pa. Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation S. M. FEIGHT 701 Harrison Avenue Jeannette, Pa. Plumbing and Healing Jobbing promptly attended to by experienced mechanics Estimates furnished free Phone 918 Sales Accessories Service Authorized Ford Dealer Phone 197 Glass City Motor Mart Greasing—Washing—Repairs—Gas—Oil Corner Bullitt and 3rd St. J. P. Giannelli, Prop. Jeannette, Pa. Economy Food Store General Merchandise Quality—Economy—Service Claridge, Pa. Compliments Hummell Brothers Insured Electrical Contractors Phone 1329 Jeannette, Pa. Claridge Garage H. B. Frye Garage Reger Bros. Ford Service and Genuine Ford Parts Oldsmohile Sales and Service Phone Export 18 Ring 31 Delmont, Pa. Claridge, Pa. Westmoreland Supply Company Paints — Wall Paper — Glass Window Shades and Venetian Blinds Auto Safety Glass Furnished and Installed Distributors for Pittsburgh Paints 104 E. Otterman St. Phone 480 Greensburg PAST —PRESENT —FUTURE The Past is Known The Present is Unfolding Itself The Future ? ? ? Part of the future is beyond our reckoning and control. Certain things in life are definite. One is the need of financial reserves. Plan for that now— Open an Interest Bearing Thrift Account at “The Friendly Bank. THE GLASS CITY BANK Jeannette, Pa. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Herff Jones Co. Clint W. Lee Co. Class Rings and Pins Diplomas DON ENEIX Union Trust Building Pittsburgh, Pa. Standard Penn Township Class Ring Commencement Invitations Cotrell SC Lcnord Medals Caps 8C Gowns Trophies Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y Pins Economy Food Store Bill Kren’s General Merchandise New Beechwood Quality—Economy—Service Dine and Dance Phone Export 43R11 McCullough, Pa. B—B Q’s Best of All Call Export 104R2 American Legion Bushy Run Post, No. 260 1926 Claridge, Pa. 1941 Diffenderfer dC Wiglc Druggists Bell Phone 38-R-3 Export, Pa. Jordan 8C Baughman General Store Phone 64 Export, Pa. Harry C. Brown Automotive Service Harrison City, Pa. Phone Export 17-R-12 Frank Supansic Thomas Seda Meats, Groceries Home Dressed Meats and General Merchandise Groceries Phone 18R13 Terms 15 days Claridge, Pa. Claridge, Pa. Compliments of Mrs. Mary King Central Service Candy — Ice Cream S. Brinker Jeannette, Pennsylvania Kistler’s Beauty Shoppe Compliments of Phone Export 67-R-4 The Valley Market Harrison City, Pa. W. T. Smith, Proprietor Harrison City, Pa. Compliments of M. M. Berlin Compliments of Mull's Dairy Harrison City, Pa. Atlantic Gasolines—Oils Tires on Time Guy’s Confectionery Goodyear Recaps Dungar.’s Service Station 7th and Bullitt Avenue Hot H—R Cues — Ire Cream 407 Penna. Ave. Jeannette, Pa. Phone 1420 Irwin, Pa. John’s Friendly Service For Kachmor’s Photo Finishing Friendly Service Corner Harrison City McCullough, Penna. and Box 205 Harrison City Export Road Compliments Compliments of of Dr. Long Harrison City Women’s Club Harrison City Airport E. G. Ashbaugh Fly with us for Business or Pleasure Export Phone 104R11 Collins’ Photo Service Photographing Penn Township School Pupils Since 1912 Manor, Pa. Phone Irwin 150R Good’s Dairy Milk fresh from the farm Try our Daririch Compliments of Claridge Women’s Club Cranes Clothes Raymaley Service Station 100% all wool Free Alterations Phone Export 52R5 $16.50 O. P. O. Harrison City, Pennsylvania One Price Only Courteous Service From Factory To You 4 W. Otterman St., Greensburg, Pa. Dreamland Theatre Movies every Sunday Perfect Sound — Perfect Pictures Manager, Frank Seda Earl L. Good Confectionery Harrison City, Pa. Riecks Sealtest Ice Creanr A good reason to stop Compliments Kealeys of The Friendly Drug Store Mull’s Barber Shoppe 510 Clay Avenue Jeannette Harrison City, Pa. Prescriptions C. S. Guy Co. Meat Groceries Phone 8273 R 2 Paintertown, Pa. Frank Levin Westmoreland County’s Largest Furniture Store Corner Seventh 8£ Clay Avenue Phone 1200 Jeannette, Pa. Felder’s Confectionery Luncheonette Fourth Street Jeannette, Pa. Phone 784 Read The Journal Phone—1 440-M } 440-J Westmoreland County’s Liberal News taper Jeannette, Pa. Dan Zanarini Union Printing Posey Shoppe Day and Night Publishing Call Jeannette 556 213 Fourth Street Jeannette, Pa. Our Flowers Say it for you Phil Taylor Zanarini Bros. The Hub Florists 601 Clay Avenue Jeannette, Pennsylvania Headquarters for Clothing and Shoes for Phone— J 7™'{, ( 770-M young men and men who want to stay young Compliments of H. J. Gongaware Auto. Bus Livery Service Phone Irwin 2122 Straw Pump Transfer Moving Pianos and Gas Electric Musical Home Appliance Instruments Gift Shop Spinet Pianos Terms: $2 per week Band and Orchestra Instruments Decoster Bros. 206 Clay Avenue Jeannette, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania RX The Tire W ithout an Equal Mjh Euwers Truly III is ; Euwers ft Company ■Ulli Home Furnishings Produced Jeannette, Pa. by Pennsylvania Rubber Company Jeannette, Pennsylvania ■MO pleasure BOWL FOR YOUR HEALTH A N V ovenian national HOME BOWLING ALLEYS CLARIDGE, PA. THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW arc among the graduates of today. In congratulating members of Penn Township High School Seniors CLASS OF 1941 and their families and teachers, may we offer the reminder that BANKS like SCHOOLS are dedicated Safety since to the ideals of community progress. 1892 For almost 50 years the First National Bank of Irwin has been serving people throughout this section in ways that have made the district a better place in which to live. 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