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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1954 volume:

THE PENN POINT PENN JOINT HIGH SCHOOL WESTMORELAND COUNTY CLARIDGE, PA. FOREWORD We, the Class of 1954, invite you to reminisce with us as we relive the past four years. We hope that we have succeeded in sharing some of the enthusiasm and warmth we have experienced during the years we have spent in Penn Joint High School. 2 ALMA MATER Robert F. Kunkle 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 that shall conguer all; And may our hearts where'er we roam for ever loyal be To you—Penn Township High School which guides our destiny. 3 DIRECTORY Foreword 2 Alma Mater 3 Directory 4 Administration 5 School Board—Mr. Hostetler 6 Mr. Mochnick—Secretaries 7 Faculty 8 Seniors 11 Senior Class Officers 12 Outstanding Seniors 24 Classes 25 Juniors 26 Sophomores 28 Freshmen 30 Eighth 32 Seventh 34 Honor Roll 36 Activities 37 Penn Point Staff 38 Junior-Senior Prom 40 Christmas Ball 42 May Day 43 Senior Personalities 44 Band 48 Choir 50 National Honor Society 52 Organizations 53 Snaps 63 Athletics 73 Senior football players—coach 74 Squad 75 Football active shots 76 Varsity P 77 Varsity Basketball Team 78 Basketball Snaps 79 Junior Varsity—Jr. WPIAL 80 Baseball 81 Majorettes and Cheerleaders 82 Advertisements 83 THE END 4 100 BOARD MEMBERS Standing: Mr. Wayne Frye, Mr. Paul Sandrick, Mr. Joseph Dietrich, Mr. Mark Bolkovac, Mr. Ivan Anderson. Sitting: Mr. George Kifer, Mrs. Mary Tray, Mr. George Newell, Mrs. Vera Remaley, Mr. William Kifer. Absent: Mrs. James McHugh, Mr. William Backus. SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL To the Class of ’54: The future of the world is dependent on the world's citizens. For a citizenship to operate, the population must be educated. In a democratic way of life there are many challenges to be met. The way we meet these challenges and obstacles will tell us how well our educational system is functioning. There is a task cut out for you, the graduating class of 1954. As graduates, you are going into many fields of endeavor. The way you achieve your goals and overcome the obstacles you face will demonstrate both the educational and democratic values of your high school career. So far, it has been a job well done and you have my sincere best wishes for the future. Charles R. Hostetler 6 Principal Commencement represents a crossroads—a point of decision—in the life of each graduate. Since a plan or purpose is fundamental to every successful venture, this is an opportune time to evaluate the purpose for your life. Purpose motivates and directs your actions and in effect becomes your philosophy of life. Should this philosophy of life make you personally happier and more useful, it follows that the ultimate end will be better homes, better communities, a better nation, and a better world. What is your purpose? What are your goals? We hope that we have provided basic learning experiences that enable you to formulate a sound purpose for your life. Mr. John W. Mochnick 7 DELORES SCHMUCK Secretary CHARLOTTE PATEK Secretary Miss Hazel Mclntire FACULTY COMMERCIAL Mrs. Rudell Milburn Mr. Kenneth McCullough Mrs. Esther Cook Miss Ruth Peters Miss Jean Stepanic Mrs. Sarah Ralph Mrs. Olive Courtney Mrs. Florence Stabile 8 MEMBERS Mr. Regis Kelly PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH Mrs. Florence Lewis Mrs. Gertrude Steele Mrs. Marion Harden Mr. Francis Tiberio Mr. Victor Bohince SOCIAL SCIENCES Miss Mabel Krepps Mrs. Gertrude Krick Miss Gertrude Stump Mr. Louis Antolini 9 FACULTY MEMBERS SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Mrs. Sarah Byers Mr. Arthur Rometo Mr. Zeigy Kunczewski Mr. Tarcisio Onder Mr. Paul King Mr. Warren Dorsey Mrs. Lillian Snyder Mr. Arnold Yeske Mr. Stephen Bench 10 JOSEPH CIOFFI President AUDREY BOHINCE Secretary ARTHUR SEITZ Vice-president JANICE GRAVES Treasurer MRS. SARAH BYERS Senior Adviser To the Class of 1954: You, on the threshold of graduation, have been nurtured mentally and morally by your school. The future depends on how this training is used. Emerson once said: Make the most of yourself; for that is all there is of you. Whether you pursue further education or enter the field of business remember at all times to keep your honor, your character, and your integrity above reproach. Face the future with determination, confidence, and an open mind, and you will be on the pathway to a successful life. Mrs. Sarah Byers 12 SENIORS Roy Altman Academic Course Patricia Ausec Commercial Course ROY ALTMAN . . . June 5 . . . friendly lad . . . trips to West proved interesting . . . hails from Level Green . . . member of the 121 gang . .. desires to attend architect schoool... a combination sandwich proves savory . . . enjoys playing the electric Hawaiian guitar and baseball. FRANK A. AMELIO . . . Munge . . . November 6 . . . hails from Penn . . . favorite food is spaghetti . . . enjoys listening to songs by Tony Martin . . . embarrassed by girls . . . con siders graduation an accomplishment . . . can usually be seen at Mertz's corner ... a very quiet person . . . enjoys the Pippin at Kennywood. Frank A. Amelio General Course PATRICIA AUSEC . . . Patti . . . February 17 . . . frequently saying, You bet . . . long lashes shade lovely brown eyes . . . high on her list is Mr. Kelly . . . usually seen with the Gang ... to be a success is her goal . . . enjoys music by Billy May ... is president of the Ushers Club. JEAN BAIRD . . . Jeanie . . . October 22 . . . has combination of red hair and green eyes . . . cute and friendly ... a member of the Gang . . . being given a compliment embarrasses her . . . nursing is her goal . . . frequently seen at Green Del . . . was high salesman in magazine campaigns . . . pizza is her food. Jean Baird Commercial Course DOLORES JOAN BALOH ... Doll .. . August 3 . . . sweet Claridge gal . . . fan of Robert Mitchum and Tony Bennett . . . received letter for Ushers Club work . . . often heard saying, Oh, joy! ... a pal of Sonja and Janice . . . likes driving her father's new Ford . . . enjoys dancing. JANICE BALOH . . . Jan . . . January 18 . . . pals with Dolly . . . hails from Claridge . . . finds Pippin to be thrilling at Kennywood . . . detests braggarts . . . enjoys listening to Ray Anthony . . . favorite expression, See you around . . . steak is her delicacy . . . hopes to learn to drive. Dolores Joan Baloh Commercial Course Janice Baloh Commercial Course ELEANOR BARTOLETTI . . . Ele . . . December 11... enjoys sports . . . enthusiastic rooter at football games . . . wishes to live in the mountains . . . stuck-up people irk her . . . member of Level Green Youth Club . . . considerate and friendly to all. . . pals with members of 12-1. PATRICIA I. BAUGH . . . Patty . . . March 17 . . . chums with Babs ... a circulating manager of The Penn Point . . . has a smile for everyone . . . hopes to travel . . . hails from Penn . . . attractive in blue . . . by-line is, I'll never tell . . . wants to reside in California . . . Lee Kelton rates her approval. Eleanor Bartoletti Academic Course 13 Patricia I. Baugh Commercial Course Compliments of Felders Confectionery, Jeannette, Pa. SENIORS DORIS MARIE BAUGHMAN . . . July 27 . . . pal of Melva . . . has clear blue eyes . . . fond of Gay . . . sews and cooks excellently ... an ice cream lover . . . often says, Oh, murder! . . . doesn't appreciate waiting on people . . . R-Place is her hangout... aspires to be a secretary and homemaker. JAMES JOSEPH BAUGHMAN . . . Jim . . . April 9 ... aspires to become a professional photographer . . . could eat steak at any time . . . member of the Future Farmers of America . . . Sammy Kaye's orchestra gets his vote . . . would like to live in Canada . . . friend of Art and Bob. Doris Marie Baughman Commercial Course James Joseph Baughman Agricultural Course DAVID BLANK . . . Sgueak . . . January 21 . . . resides in McCullough . . . enjoys football and driving his Ford . . . racers prove to be a thrill at Kennywood . . . aspires to travel . . . thinks Mr. Kelly is tops . . . admires the singing of Frankie Laine ... is undecided about future ... a friend of Dave. LOGAN BLANK . . . November 6 . . . drives a sleek Ford . . . plans to attend Penn State . . . musically inclined . . . favors Mr. Kelly . . . has winning smile and genial personality . . . intelligent . . . dreads, oral book reports . . . his favorite singer is Joni James . . . assistant yearbook editor. David Blank Academic Course Logan Blank Academic Course AUDREY J. BOHINCE . . . Aud . . . December 15 . . . pert and charming . . . vivacious majorette ... a football enthusiast .. . Janet or Geraldine usually accompanies her .. . interested in nursing . . . secretary of the senior class ... a resident of Pleasant Valley . . . would like to own a Buick Skylark. JANE BOYNTON . . . Janie . . . November 26 . . . very friendly . . . member of the 12-1 Crew . . . has beautiful green eyes . . . likes to eat ice cream . . . ardent admirer of Rory Calhoun . . . asset to the chorus . . . detests spiders . . . an assistant Penn Point editor . . . would like to attend college. Audrey J. Bohince Commercial Course Jane Boynton Academic Course DONALD BRAY . . . Dunch . . . April 24 . . . member of the Automotive Club ... a very jocular senior . . . dislikes writing themes . . . forever saying, Multitude shaft . . . leader in hair styles among his gang . . . delights in eating chicken . . . auto racing and baseball are his favorite sports. BARBARA J. BRENKUS . . . Babs . . . July 14 . . . has a nice combination of blonde hair and dark blue eyes . . . competent artist . . . admires Julius La Rosa . . . Patty's other half . . . football fan . . . would like to be a singer . . . lives in Penn ... her byword is, Right! ... favorite teacher is Mr. Kelly. Donald Bray General Course 14 Barbara J. Brenkus Commercial Course Schade Bros., Irwin-Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Cadillac SENIORS ROBERT BREZNIK . . . Boob . . . July 10 . . . from Pleasant Valley . . . enjoys hunting . . . ambition is to be a carpenter ... a member of the Gymnastics Club . . . usually seen at Galandos . . . chums with Bruno, Glenn, and Dunch . . . favors Mr. Tiberi . . . French fries are good any time. NANCY LEE BRIDGES . . . Nance . . . September 28 . . . captivating . . . inhabitant of Level Green.. . her friends are Marian, Char, and Alice ... frequents La Barbe ... hopes to be prominent. . . black complements her beauty . . . has artistic ability and a lilting soprano voice . . . thrilled by Coney Island. Robert Breznik General Course Nancy Lee Bridges Commercial Course FRANCES J. BUTCHER . . . Fran . . . June 7 . . . could listen to Joni James forever . . . dancing is her hobby . . . her ambition is to be a famous skater . . . has a rosy complexion . . . a John Derek follower . . . Greensburg is desired residence . . . frequent reply is, You better believe it! SONJA CIANCIOTTO . . . Son . . . February 17 ... our vivacious head cheerleader . . . one of the Claridge gang . . . excited by first driving lesson . . . blessed with natural wavy hair . . . aspires to become a housewife . . . heart interest is Jim . . . berry pie rates high on her list . . . enjoys dancing. Frances J. Butcher Commercial Course Sonja Cianciotto Commercial Course BRUNO CINTI. . . March 6 . . . cute lad . . . hails from Claridge . . . plays his saxophone in leisure time . . . favorite dessert is banana cream pie ... Mr. Tiberi rates his approval . . . chooses the singing of Patti Page . . . enjoys hunting and fishing . . . usually seen with Boob and Glenn. JOSEPH CIOFFI . . . Joe . . . November 30 . . . wonderful personality . . . president of senior class . . . can eat pizza pie any time . . . this future engineer was voted student of the month in sophomore year . . . ardent fan of State College . . . ranks high in solid geometry class . . . yearbook sports editor. Bruno Cinti General Course Joseph Cioffi Academic Course MARIAN CRESCENZO . . . Mare . . . October 13 . . . Alan Ladd is movie idol . . . frequently says, Holy cow! . . . living in Hawaii is her dream . . . has lovely auburn hair ... a natural comedienne . . . likes to swim . . . aims to be an airline hostess . . . talent is drawing ... pals with Nancy, Char, and Alice. ARTHUR DEBOLD . . . Art . . . September 20 ... a very likeable chap . . . prefers music by Sammy Kaye ... a football fan . . . leisure time is spent working on his car . . . dislikes concert music . . . Tony Bennett's vocals please him . . . pals with Glenn and Frank . . . annoyed by braggarts . . . admires John Wayne. Marian Crescenzo Commercial Course Arthur DeBold 15 Agricultural Course Compliments of the L. W. Miller Funeral Home, Manor, Pa. SENIORS ROBERT J. DIETRICH . .. Bob . . . March 18 . . . ambition is to have an Oldsmobile . . . president of FFA for two years . . . favorite singer is Tony Martin ... a likeable lad . . . pals with Gil . . . leisure time spent working at father's restaurant. . . likes football . . . enjoys Sammy Kaye's recordings. AMELIA DIVIRGILIO ... Milly .. . September 7 ... doesn't relish homework . . . short and sweet . . . enjoys music by Billy May ... a very friendly person . . . the secretary of the Ushers Club . . . aspires to become a beautician . . . one of the McCullough gang . . . very neat. Robert J. Dietrich Agricultural Course MARION A. DUGAN . . . Peeps . . . December 14 . . . Rita Hayworth fan . . . has pretty brown hair . . . everybody's friend . . . pie a-la-mode is her favorite dessert ... a vivacious cheerleader . . . thinks formal dances are tops . .. may be heard saying, Oh, beans! . . . Bob is her romantic interest. JON FINK . . . Ink . . . January 1 . . . favors Mrs. Stabile . . . enjoys reading Popular Mechanics magazine . . . Harrison City is his home town . . . Red Skelton is his favorite comedian . . . likes chicken ... to drive a stock car is his ambition ... a member of the Fire Patrol. Marion Dugan Academic Course Amelia Di Virgilio Commercial Course Jon Fink General Course SHIRLEY ANN FRIEDMAN . . . Shirl . . . April 11 ... dislikes people who brag . . . vivacious and full of wit. . . fond of cherry pie . . . short and sweet. . . hails from Level Green . . . ambition is to travel . . . active member of the Gang . . . leisure moments are spent walking . . . has beautiful red hair. DAVID J. GESTLER . . . Dave . . . October 17 . . . dwells in Harrison City . . . chums with Joe and Art . . . foreign cars interest him . . . co-editor of the yearbook . . . desires to attend Carnegie Tech . .. considers his first date most thrilling experience . . . spends leisure time reading. Shirley Ann Friedman General Course David J. Gestler Academic Course CHARLENE JOAN GOLICK . . . Char . . . July 26 . . . sweet lass with a winning smile . . . has lovely green eyes ... a woman driver . . . Get wise is her motto . . . pet peeve is snobbish people . . . embarrassed by compliments . .. thrilled by her first formal ... an added attraction from Pitcairn. GRACE A. GONGAWARE . . . Jackie . . . May 30 . . . lover of spaghetti . . . circulating manager on the yearbook staff . . . Joni James is her favorite vocalist . . . likes swimming . . . member of the Gang . . . thrilled by driving the Pontiac . . . lives in Bushy Run . . . Tul possesses the key to her heart. Charlene Joan Golick Commercial Course 16 Compliments of Westinghouse Benolite Grace A. Gongaware Commercial Course SENIORS KATHLEEN ANN GOOD . . . October 13 ... a dream of the future is to become a secretary . . . conceited people are her peeve ... a Julius La Rosa fan . . . frightened by snakes . . . football is favorite sport. . . spends leisure time reading . . . graduating is her greatest accomplishment. THELMA GOOD . . . Goodie . . . March 17 . . . resides in Boquet . . . has a winning smile . . . plans on being a nurse . . . chums with the 12-2 Crew . . . partial to Mrs. Byers . . . attractive in pink . . . rates spaghetti first on her favorite food list . . . leisure moments are spent dancing. Kathleen Ann Good Commercial Course Thelma Good Academic Course Janice Graves Academic Course JANICE GRAVES . . . Jan . . . February 16 . . . ambition is to travel ... an assistant editor on the yearbook staff . . . desires to attend Tech . . . member of the chorus . . . friendly to everyone . . . won the American Legion Award in eighth grade . . . treasurer of the senior class . . . neat in appearance. ALICE LEONA GREGGERSON . . . A1. . . September 3 . . . has blue eyes and blonde hair ... an asset to the chorus . . . a friend of all . . . enjoys spaghetti any time . . . intelligent . . . can be heard saying. Holy smokes! . . . becoming in blue . . . would like to become a beautician. Alice Leona Greggerson Commercial Course JANET GREGORY . .. January 12 ... a petite little miss . . . plays an accordion . . . would like to become a housewife ... an able advertising manager on yearbook . . . vivacious majorette ... a pal of Sonja ... an American Legion Award winner . . . cute and sweet . . . treasurer of MCC in junior year. GERALDINE GREGURINA . . . Gerry . . . June 19 . . . has green eyes . . . Audrey and Janet are constant companions . . . very congenial . . . often heard saying, How sharp! . . . never refuses fried chicken . . . leisure time is spent dancing . . . favorite sports are swimming and tennis . . . would like to live in Bermuda. Janet Gregory Commercial Course Geraldine Gregurina Commercial Course WILLIAM O. HELZEL . . . Bill. . . October 18 . . . ambition is to be an electronics technician . . . resides in Bushy Run . . . active senior in FFA and the Nature Study Club ... favorite saying is, Oh, well, you'll live through it . . . admirer of Eddie Fisher . . . being late embarrasses him. MARY J. HESS . . . February 10 ... a captivating brunette . . . enthusiast of football. . . enjoys dancing and skating . . . vexed by conceited people . . . would like to live in Hawaii . . . seen with the Gang . . . frequently listens to Billy May recordings . . . enjoys eating pizza. William O. Helzel General Course 17 Mary J. Hess Commercial Course Compliments of Lysle P. Bash Funeral Home, Delmont SENIORS GILBERT HILTY . . . Gil . . . January 10 . . . member of Varsity P ... an admirer of Mr. Onder . . . rates ice cream tops ... an asset to the football and basketball squads . . . drives a powerful Ford . . . curly black hair . . . dislikes being teased . . . relaxes at Phil's Barber Shop . . . likes to dance . . . fears homework. BEATRICE J. KAZLAUSKY . . . Bea . . . June 2 . . . chums with Red and Ele . . . hopes to join the Air Force . . . conceited girls peeve her . . . enjoys e ating pie and ice cream . . . her hobby is photography . . . always saying, Don't get radical! . . . softball is her favorite sport. . . hails from Penn. Gilbert Hilty Agricultural Course Beatrice J. Kazlausky Academic Course RONALD KELLEY . . . Ron . . . June 12... participant in all sports . . . was elected class president for five consecutive years . . . member of Varsity P and Fire Patrol . . . lifting weights, singing, and dancing occupy his leisure moments . . . aspires to become an engineer . . . advertising manager of yearbook. JOHN P. KELLY . . . Pat . . . February 15 ... a likeable lad . . . fears meeting date's parents . . . president of the Varsity P . . . can eat steak at any time ... an asset to our football squad . . . friend of Bill and Ron . . . anticipates owning a Cadillac . . . relaxes to the music of Sammy Kaye. Ronald Kelley Academic Course John P. Kelly Academic Course Glenn S. Kinzey Agricultural Course GLENN S. KINZEY . . . Ace . . . July 2 ... an expert tumbler . . . Jim, Slick, Punk, and Ken are his buddies . . . enjoys the singing of Rosemary Clooney . . . member of the Auto Club . . . rates Mr. Kelly high . . . loves to eat butterscotch pudding . . . favorite hangout is the Paintertown Fire Hall. KENNETH D. KISTLER . . . Ken . . . November 7 . . . women drivers irk him . . . constant friends are Slick and Punk . . . would like to attend University of Wisconsin . . . enjoys reading Hot Rod ... a fan of Marilyn Monroe . . . spends many hours hunting . . . repairs car motors in spare time. Kenneth D. Kistler General Course RUSSELL E. KLINGENSMITH .. . Slick ... May 14 ... contented just to stay in Pennsylvania . . . usually seen with Glenn and Ken . . . likes stock car races . . . favors songs by Patti Page ... a Marine enthusiast. . . irked by bossy women ... holds Michigan State University in high esteem .. . member of FFA. MARY KOTARSKI . . . Sue . . . August 15 . . . chums with Mae, Elaine, and Milly . . . member of the McCullough gang ... an admirer of Mr. McCullough . . . always heard saying, You nut . . . playing hooky was thrilling experience . . . a charming blonde with a pleasing personality. Russell E. Khngensmith General Course Mary Kotarski 18 Commercial Course Compliments of Area Builders and Supply Inc., Manor, Pa. SENIORS WILLIAM KOZAIN . . . Bill . . . October 25 . . . frequently seen with Ron, Pat, and Logan . . . ambition is to become a a Marine ... is a standout on the football team . . . favorite singer is Joni James ... Mr. Kelly gets his vote ... seen regularly at Green Del . . . spare time is spent listening to popular music. RONALD LAUFFER . . . Duke . . . March 3 . . . active secretary of FFA . .. considers graduating an accomplishment... a resident of Pleasant Valley . . . giving book reports proves embarrassing . . . desires to live in Kentucky . . . was thrilled by airplane ride . . . can eat lamb chops any time. William Kozain Academic Course Ronald Lauifer Agricultural Course PAULINE MARIE LAZAR ... Paul .. . February 15 ... ambition is to be a secretary . .. graduating will be her greatest achievement . . . Dick is her favorite . . . member of GAA, GWW, and FHA . . . listens to music and likes to dance in spare time ... an owner of pretty blonde hair and brown eyes. NELLIE MAY MacINTOSH . . . Babe .. . May'8 . . . spends leisure time dancing and singing . . . pals with Val, Jo, and Ruth... heard saying, “I could flip . . . main interest is Jim ... her delicacy is ice cream . . . depressed when referred to as a redhead . . . president of Commercial Club. Pauline Marie Lazar Commercial Course Nellie May Macintosh Commercial Course ELAINE FRANCES MALAZICH . . . July 12 . . . usher . . . member of the McCullough gang . . . has sparkling eyes and brown hair . . . fan of Sammy Kaye . . . ambition is to be a secretary . . . pals with Sue, Mae, and Milly . . . dislikes oral book reports . . . one of her greatest achievements is being a senior. RUTH E. McCONAHY . . . April 22 . . . has an intriguing personality ... an admirer of Tony Bennett . . . chums with Nellie, Jo, and Val. . . often heard saying, “Not very great . . . has blue eyes and brown hair . . . frequently samples fried chicken . . . desires a secretarial position. Elaine Frances Malazich Commercial Course Ruth E. McConahy Commercial Course JOHN W. McELWAIN . . . Punk . .. January 1 . . . pals with Slick and Ken . . . baseball is a favorite . . . enjoys steak . . . ambition is to have money ... an ardent Spike Jones fan . . . active member of Spanish Club ... an auto racing enthusiast . . . Kennywood's Pippin provides excitement. JAY E. McNELLY . . . Mage . . . August 26 . . . enjoys ice hockey and golfing . . . favorite saying is, You're all shook ... an admirer of Frankie Laine . . . fears women drivers . .. chums with Junior, Glenn, Frank, and Bruno... belongs to Auto Mechanics Club ... plays the trombone in the band. John W. McElwain Jay E. McNelly General Course 19 General Course The Ultimate in Entertainment, Rose Drive-In Speedway SENIORS JANET J. MILHARSIC . . . Jan . . . April 14 ... a proud resident of PV . . . lovely in pink . . . aspires to become a nurse . . . dancing fills spare time . . . usually seen with Aud and Gerry . . . neat dresser ... a fan of Tony Bennett. . . rates potato chips tops . . . interested in a certain Andy . . . member of the FHA. DORIS VALJEAN MILLER . . . Val. . . July 4 ... a cute lass with an engaging personality . . . embarrassed by scoldings . . . Nellie, Ruth, and Jo Ann are a few of her friends . . . would like to learn to drive . . . obtains enjoyment from watching baseball . . . has artistic ability. Janet J. Milharsic Commercial Course Doris Valjean Miller Commercial Course THERESA JO ANN MORRIS . . . Jo . . . November 5 . . . dwells in Level Green . . . feasts on dill pickles and chocolate cake . . . chums with Nellie, Ruth, and Val . . . fascinated by football. . . intends to be a nurse ... a sweet lass, having blonde hair and blue eyes . . . full of fun. MAE NICHOLS . . . November 10 . . . favors dancing . . . irritated by conceited people . . . heard saying, Sad case . . . ambition is to become an airline stewardess . . . enjoys playing baseball and hockey . . . member of the McCullough gang . . . spaghetti is her favorite dish. Theresa Jo Ann Morris Commercial Course Mae Nichols General Course GLENN M. PAINTER . . . September 8 . . . has pride in Paintertown . . . thinks Mr. Tiberi is tops . . . enjoys Billy May's orchestra . . . frequently heard saying, We know . . . regularly seen with Frank, Irwin, and Wayne . . . ro-manticjnterest is Peggy . . . intercepting pass in Derry Boro game proved thrilling. JOHN PARKINSON . . . Junior . . . June 10 . . . dreams of becoming an airplane mechanic . . . hails from Oakford Park . . . thrilled by hockey games . . . works on his Buick in his spare time . . . Mr. Kelly is tops in his book . . . member of the Auto Club ... his dream home is in Florida. Glenn M. Painter General Course John Parkinson Academic Course GENEVIEVE PIRAINO . . . Gen . . . December 24 ... a certain Reno is her heart interest . . . would like to visit New York . . . short and sweet . . . usually seen with Betty and Claudia . . . resides in Harrison City . . . content to live in Pennsylvania . . . high on her food list is spaghetti ... attractive in blue. GEORGE PITONYAK . . . Lefty . . . December 17 ... resides in Boxcar Town . . . chums with Slick and Ramsey . . . fan of Frankie Laine ... a baseball fan . . . admires Mr. On. der . . . likes steaks ... is heard saying, Don't worry about it . . . member of the Auto Club . . . proud of his crystal set- Genevieve Piraino Commercial Course 20 George Pitonyak General Course Congratulations from Rodgers Printing Company SENIORS Shirley Raymaley General Course Georgia Carol Richardson Academic Course ALICE LOE ROSS . . . Babe . .. December 31 . . . aspires to become a nurse . . . excels as a pianist. . . the last of eight brothers and sisters to graduate . . . ardent admirer of the Four Lads . . . enjoys playing tennis . . . treasurer of homeroom . . . spends leisure time singing. NANCY JANE SAYLOR ... Queenie ... March 3 ... blessed with beautiful blonde hair . . . often heard saying, Holy cow! . . . enjoys music by Sammy Kaye . . . collects handkerchiefs . . . likes Mrs. Molinero .. . received the American Legion Award . . . perturbed by overly curious people. Alice Loe Ross Commercial Course Nancy Jane Saylor Academic Course WAYNE C. SCHNEIDER . . . Snezzie . . . December 27 . .. pal of Glenn . . . thrives on hamburgers and milkshakes . . . Auto Club president in junior year . . . aims to be an auto racer . . . Florida is desired residence . . . spends leisure time repairing cars . . . lives along Beechwood Road. JENNIE SCOLLON . . . Jen . . . October 9 . . . liver and onions tempt her . . . by-line is, I nearly flipped . . . has humorous characteristics . . . prefers sport and casual clothes . . . American Magazine read in leisure ... a loyal baseball fan . . . desires to become a nurse . . . active miss from Level Green. Wayne C. Schneider General Course Jennie Scollon Academic Course J. ARTHUR SEITZ . . . Art. . . October 3 . . . came to us from Level Green . . . attracted by all sweet girls . . . tennis is his favorite sport. . . hopes to be a newspaper editor . . . milkshakes and French fries are his favorites . . . enjoyed trip to West . . . co-editor of yearbook . . . vice-president of his class. CLAUDIA C. SIEFERT . . . August 21 . . . member of the Commercial Club ... an enthusiastic baseball fan . . . frequently remarks, I could scream . . . romantic interest is Gale . . . enjoys the music of Sammy Kaye ... a delightful blonde ... a diamond ring proved most thrilling. J. Arthur Seitz Academic Course Claudia C. Siefert Commercial Course Compliments of Claridge Women's Club, Claridge, Pa. SHIRLEY RAYMALEY . . . Shirl . . . March 28 ... a lighthearted gal . . . an import from Export... a zealous football fan . . . hobby is cookina . . . roller skating proves enjoyable . . . identified by blonde hair and blue eyes . . . pleasing personality . . . pals with the gang . . . admirer of Julius La Rosa. GEORGIA CAROL RICHARDSON . . . Cracker ... May 12 . . . neat person . . . annoyed by spiders . . . usually seen with Jennie and Jane . . . ardent fan of Stewart Granger... a tour of Europe would prove intriguing... has attained great scholastic achievement. . . noied for her peaches 'n' cream complexion. SENIORS MICHAEL E. SNYDER . . . Mike . . . July 23 . . . resident of Pleasant Valley . . . anticipates enlisting in the Air Force ... a quiet chap . . . pals with George and Ramsey . . . has a preference for strawberry shortcake ... is heard saying, Skip it . . . hunts wildlife for a pastime. STEVEN E. SOLOMON . . . Steve . . . June 23 . . . enjoys baseball and hunting . . . works on his Ford in his spare time . .. Warren A. Dorsey is his favorite teacher . . . hangs out at Galando's Curb Service . . . pet peeve is braggarts . . . desires to attend Penn State College . . . loves to eat pie. Michael E. Snyder General Course Steven E. Solomon Agricultural Course PHYLLIS STEPHENS . . . Phyll . . . June 4 . . . football fan . . . Hawaii is her Utopia . . . hopes to become an airline hostess . . . Mary is her best friend . . . enjoys skating . . . Billy May rates her approval . . . can eat spaghetti anytime . . . driving a Cadillac proved thrilling. LEAH ANNE STRANG . . . Lee . . . November 11... constant companion of Charlotte and Peggy . . . enjoys dancing at Heasleys . . . can be heard saying, “Real cool very often . . . hopes to attend Slippery Rock . . . aims to be a gym teacher . . . Julius La Rosa heads her list of entertainers. Phyllis Stephens Commercial Course ZIGMUND SZELONG . . . Ziggy . . . April 26 ... a likeable lad . . . resides in Level Green . . . favorite food is steak ... a basketball enthusiast . . . excels in the music field . . . anticipates living in Florida . . . often found with Glenn and Irwin ... an admirer of Eddie Fisher. JOHN TILSON . . . Dee . . . July 11... friendly chap from Harrison City . . . plays basketball and football . . . wishes to become a comedian . . . usually seen with Gilbert . . . rates the Gaylords tops as entertainers . . . member of the Agriculture Club and Fire Patrol. . . will eat cheeseburgers any time. Zigmund Szelong General Course Leah Anne Strang Commercial Course John Tilson General Course WALTER G. TRKULA . . . Twig . . . March 6 . . . frequently heard saying, “The shaft claims another victim! . . . friendly to all who know him . . . plays sax . . . prefers blondes, but brunettes are OK . . . vice-president of Spanish Club . . . dislikes people who aren't friendly . . . dreams of climbing Mt. Everest. IRWIN UHEREK . . . Irz . . . July 3 ... a handsome lad from Meadowbrook . . . frequently heard saying, “Ah, get out ... his main romantic interest is Juliet ... a brisk member of Varsity P . . . considers graduating his greatest achievement . . . boxing and football are his favorite sports. Walter G. Trkula Academic Course 22 Irwin Uherek General Course Remember if it's Westland it's the Best Brand Finest in Dairy Products SENIORS CATHERINE MARIE VADAS . . . Cathy . . . June 29 ... resides in Penn . . . always with Genevieve and Claudia . . . frequently saying, Hot dog! . . . interested in Bob . . . dislikes being teased . . . likes to attend stock car races . . . collects souvenirs ... is thrilled by music of Guy Lombardo . . . friendly. JOSEPH VAGLIA . . . Sarg . . . September 30 . . . hails from Claridge ... is a pleasant lad . . . would like to work in Westinghouse . . . usually seen with Bruno . . . delights in eating ham . . . can be heard saying, What's up? ... is a baseball fan . . . hopes to reside in Cleveland. Catherine Marie Vadas Commercial Course RAMSEY WALLACE . . . Rams . .. January 3 . . . member of the Varsity P . . . pals with Mike and George . . . desires to live in Alaska . . . pet peeve is women drivers . . . favors ice cream . . . active baseball player . . . cooperative . . . girls prove to be frightening . . . Eddie Arnold rates his approval. RUTH WATKINS . . . Red . . . June 13 . . . never misses seeing Victor Mature's movies . . . embarrassed by freckles . . . member of the Commercial Club . . . hobby is driving . . . considers graduating a feat. . . thrills to singing of Rusty Draper . . . You think is her favorite by-line ... to be a secretary is her goal. ALMA JEAN WHIGHAM . . . Red . . . March 16 ... Guy Lombardo is tops with her . . . loves to eat red devils food cake . . . would like to live in New England . . . pet peeve is braggarts . . . viewing the Ice Capades thrilled her . . . Mrs. Byers is her favorite teacher . . . has a pleasing personality. LOIS ANN ZACKEL . . . June 14 . . . resides in Claridge . . . a sweet but shy miss . . . can be seen at Felders ... a Commercial Club member . . . has lovely blue eyes and brown hair . . . would like to become a secretary . . . You bet! is her favorite saying . . . dislikes conceited people. Alma Jean Whigham Academic Course ELIZABETH ANN ZEOLI . . . Betty . . . January 24 . . . her first Prom proved thrilling . . . usually seen with Claudia and Alice . . . would like to live in Florida . . . blushes easily . . . becoming in red . . . enjoys football... a very neat dresser ... an added attraction from Jeannette . . . Commercial Club treasurer. JOSEPH ZUPANCIC ... Joe ... November 22 ... proud that he lives in Level Green . . . enjoys steak and French fries . . . favorite saying is, Wow! . . . companion of Art, Irwin, and Glenn . . . embarrassed by rumpled hair . . . dislikes talkative girls . . . desires to attend the University of Pittsburgh. Elizabeth Ann Zeoli Commercial Course 23 Joseph Vaglia General Course Ruth Watkins Commercial Course Lois Ann Zackel Commercial Course Joseph Zupancic General Course For Better Health Eat More Bakery Products” OUTSTANDING SENIORS ACADEMIC ENGLISH Jane Boynton, David Gestler, Ronald Kelley, Jennie Scollon, Carol Richardson. AGRICULTURE James Baughman, Robert Dietrich, Gilbert Hilty, Ronald Lauffer, Steve Solomon. ART Nancy Bridges, Marian Crescenzo. BOOKKEEPING John McElwain. CHEMISTRY Joseph Cioffi, William Helzel, Carol Richardson. CHORUS Nancy Bridges, Marian Crescenzo, Alice Greggerson, Ronald Kelley, Alice Ross, Junior Szelong. CITIZENSHIP Joe Cioffi, Mildred Di Virgilio, David Gestler, Janice Graves, Geraldine Gregurina, John Kelly, Ruth McConahy, John McElwain, Carol Richardson, Ramsey Wallace. COMMERCIAL ENGLISH Nancy Bridges, Grace Gongaware, Alice Greggerson, Geraldine Gregurina, Ruth McConahy. ECONOMICS Frank Amelio, Patty Baugh, Grace Gongaware, Ruth McConahy, Nellie Macintosh, Steve Solomon. GENERAL ENGLISH Audrey Bohince, John McElwain, Michael Snyder, Ramsey Wallace, Joseph Zupansic. GENERAL MATHEMATICS John McElwain. HEALTH Jane Boynton, Janet Gregory, Kathleen Good, Beatrice Kaz-lausky, Carol Richardson. JOURNALISM Eleanor Bartoletti, Patty Baugh, Jane Boynton, Joe Cioffi, Mildred Di Virgilio, Grace Gongaware, Janice Graves, Janet Gregory, Jennie Scollon, Arthur Seitz. OFFICE PRACTICE Charlene Golick, Geraldine Gregurina. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Logan Blank, Marion Dugan, Jon Fink, Grace Gongaware, Janet Gregory, Gilbert Hilty, Beatrice Kazlausky, Pauline Lazar, John McElwain, Ramsey Wallace. SHORTHAND Marian Crescenzo, Mildred Di Virgilio, Grace Gongaware, Alice Greggerson, Ruth McConahy. SOCIOLOGY Jane Boynton, David Gestler, Ronald Kelley, Carol Richardson, Walter Trkula. TRIGONOMETRY Jane Boynton, Joseph Cioffi, Carol Richardson. 24 THEY DONATED THEIR TIME TO PROVIDE US Mr. Kelly Class Adviser CLASS HISTORY Counting the Proceeds Yakovich, Bohince, Patla, Sekora, Barton. When September arrived, the former sophomores shouldered many new responsibilities. They elected: Bill Sekora, president; Joan Cha-noski, vice-president; Robert Michnovich, secretary; and Shirley Lyons, treasurer. The class opened the social activities of the year by participating with the seniors and bringing about a successful Junior-Senior class party, October 30. As a money-raising project, members of the class sold refreshments at the home football games. They also held three November dances and reaped the profits. On April 30, the most anticipated event of all arrived—Prom night. Having decorated the gym and prepared the refreshments, the juniors set out to have an enjoyable time. Soon, the evening was just a memory. Everyone found it difficult to return to the routine of classes. Now that they are entering the home stretch, the class of '55 will remember their junior year as one of their most successful. 26 Meadow Gold Dairy Products WITH REFRESHMENTS AT FOOTBALL GAMES ROOM 225-A Row 3: Barton, Beltz, Caldrer, Blank, Ank. Row 2: Brant, Bohince, Alcorn, Altman, Austin. Row 1: Bary, Bohince, Bratkovich, Bengel, Bohince. ROOM 225-B Row 3: Charlesworth, Galando, Fink, Fink. Row 2: Fennel, Hostetler, Chan-oski, Fishell, George, Gaiko, Ciocco. Row 1: Helzel, Holmes, Heasley, Eak-man, Clemens. ROOM 226 Row 4: Martinelli, Mediate, Phillips Klavonich, Mahoy, Kifer, LaSitis, Kin tigh, Kemerer. Row 3: Loughner, Le Row, Nichols, Kratofil, Morgan, Patek Morris. Row 2: Mellon, Kolleda, Lauf fer, Petrosky, Oplinger, Patla, Lux Michnovicz. Row 1: Jackson, Moore Peters, Light, Lyons, Loughner, Leo nardo, Longanecker, Kinkella. ROOM 227 Row 4: Smith, Winn, Wahl, Taylor, Stankewich, Veronesi. Row 3: Sekora, Snyder, Tragesser, Winslow, Utzman, Rednock, Raymaley, Sadler. Row 2: Poznick, Steffey, Rugh, Whitehead, Zorzi, Smith, Skvarla, Zackel, Watt. Row 1 : Yakovich, Rain, Whirlow, Stemmier, Riggle, Schickel, Zvara, Regina, Snyder. 27 Meadow Gold Dairy Products THEY ARE STRIVING TO BECOME CHARTER Charles Long President Janet DaRin Vice-president Nancy Banige Secretary Howard Schneider Treasurer Mr. McCullough Class Adviser CLASS HISTORY With eager anticipation of the events and activities which they knew made up the sophomore year, the sophomores returned to school last fall. Their first step toward a successful year was to elect officers. They chose: Charles Long, president; Janet DaRin, vice-president; Nancy Banige, secretary; and Howard Schneider, treasurer. With the able assistance of one of the more experienced faculty members, Mr. Kenneth McCullough, these competent leaders helped their class experience a profitable year. Chosen for probationary membership in the National Honor Society on January 6, 1954, were those with the necessary gualifications of character, leadership, scholarship, and service: Ethel Baughman, David Campbell, Susan De-vroude, Joyfa Hague, Edward Kifer, James Kos-glow, Kenneth Kutcel, Charles Long, Marcella Molnar, and Barbara Norbert. On October 23, 1954, they held the class party, their social highlight of the year. Students from their class provided the entertainment for the evening. 28 Don Eneix Class Rings, Union Trust Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ROOM 221-B Row 4: Campbell, Bence, Baughman. Barton. Row 3: Bartolomucci, Campbell, Bassar, Broker. Row 2: Berlin, Brown, Breakey, Brenkus, Camera, Boynton. Row 1: Barton, Ank, Banige, Carosella, Baughman, Altman. ROOM 222 Row 4: Harden, Cavenaugh, Cheplick, Dietrich, Humelsine, Fierst, Gombach, Cook. Row 3: Cavada, Holderbaum, Davidson, Hodder, Hague, Hartman, Hauser, Eaton, Falta. Row 2: DeMarchi, Gilkey, Darin, Cianciotti, Hufton, Gaut, Gardy, Holderbaum, Frye. Row 1: Dixon, Hines, Helzel, Devroude, Detar, Clemens, Hartman, Frye, DeLozier. ROOM 223 Row 3: Musser, Meneghini, Milne, Le-cas, Murphy, Kovaly, Lindh, McCann, Kutcel, Myers, Long, Kosglow, Kifer, Row 2: Neale, Orr, Martin, McConahy. Meneghini, Norbert, McElwain, Loughry, Lawther, Jackson, Mance, Laspina. Row 1: Nesbitt, McClintock, Keene, Kinzey, Loughner, McClintock, McWilliams, Kuhns, Molnar. ROOM 224 Row 4: Shearer, Walters, Veahman, Pratt, Richardson, Yennerell, Painter, Painter. Row 3: Yates, Vuletich, Roney, Woomer, Turk, Regina, Prady, Wolfe, Simmons. Row 2: Ranieri, Robb, Se kora, Smola, Stankewich, Snyder, Rad-kovich, Reese, Parkinson. Row 1: Whitehead, Petrella, Popovich, Van Pelt, Raymaley, Uherek, Yakel, Pan-gallo, Schneider. 29 Sunset Drive Forest Nursery, Level Green, Pa., G. E. Breakey THEY LABORED DILIGENTLY OVER William Killian President Earl Bresnan Vice-president Evelyn Good Secretary Gloria Hudock Treasurer Mrs. Bengel Class Adviser CLASS HISTORY August 31 marked an important day in the Preparing for the Mastery Test lives of the freshmen! They walked the halls with new prestige, trying to look nonchalant, but finding it difficult to hold in their high-spirits. Furthermore, this enthusiasm carried over into the classrooms. Organizing, the class elected: Bill Killian, president; Earl Bresman, vice-president; Evelyn Good, secretary; and Gloria Hudock, treasurer. Mrs. Bengel was the adviser. One of their rooms, 100-A, put forth noteworthy effort during the magazine campaign and was amply rewarded by receiving the ice cream treat. Mrs. Bengel's homeroom, 118, received the Citizenship banner. Mr. Bohince's homeroom, 100-A, was awarded the Scholarship banner for the first guartile. Second guartile found Mr. Bohince's homeroom, 100-A, receiving both the Citizenship and Scholarship awards. Winning both awards was a great accomplishment. Their year was high-lighted by the Freshman Class Party. The entertainment was furnished by talented members of the class. 30 Level Green Lions, Level Green, Pa., Mr. Ralph R. McWilliams, President SCIENCE BOOKS DAY AND NIGHT. ROOM 114 Row 4: Mattucci, Malazich, Martin, Lkar, Hoenshell, Kovachick, Pinazza, Hoggett, Krcelic, Gordon. Row 3: Painter, Greer, LaSitis, Klebingot, Kovachick, Leonard, Kohl, Huber, Peters. Row 2: Loughner, Harper, Pifer, Joyce, Gressman, Kurek, Martinelli, Gress-man, Pinazza, Killian, Kotarski. Row 1: Loughner, Klingensmith, Lecas, Hu-dock, Landsperger, Hartman, Kinzey, Keene, LeRow. ROOM 100-A Row 4: Ciocco, Bresnan, Dence, Bei-ter, DeBold, Anderson, Beech, Both, Comes, Brown. Row 3: Brown, Butcher, Davidson, Bukoski, Blazek, Geiger, Fagan, Christner, Beltz. Row 2: Frye, Baughman, Good, Anthony, Crescen-zo, Berlin, Berlin, Brosius, Ausec. Row 1: DiVirgilio, Bohince, Ford, Amelio, DeFrank, Good, Campbell, Emanuel, Falta. ROOM 118 Row 4: Morris, Mahalic, Poth, Mertz, Mertz, Redish, Remige. Row 3: Myers, Michels, McIntyre, McCurdy, Popovich. Row 2: Norman, Robinson, Prady, Rae, Mellon, Rutkowski, Ray. Row 1: Miller, Ramage, Nichols, Morris, Mattucci, McDowell, Popovich. ROOM 119 Row 4: Schickel, Vozel, Seitz, Thomas, Stempfer, Zimmerman, Taylor. Row 3: Solomon, Zvara, Wergin, Utzman, Zva-ra, Wierzbowski, Wilburn. Row 2: Winslow, Weightman, Yackel, Veah-man, Soukup, Simpson, Shula, Whig-ham, Turk. Row 1: Sadler, Volker, Si-mola, Veronesi, Zahrobsky, Slifkey, Yates, Washburn, Snyder. 31 The Penn Joint School Board Congratulates the Class of '54'' THE EIGHTH GRADERS RANKED HIGH IN Robert Gaut President Sally Wierzbowski Vice-president Catherine Shula Secretary Lucy Peperato Treasurer CLASS Mr. Rometo Class Adviser OF ’58 CLASS HISTORY The Winners The 147 members of the eighth grade class accepted new responsibilities and have proven their trustworthiness. The officers chosen for the coming tasks were: Bob Gaut, president; Sally Ann Wierzbowski, vice-president; Katherine Shula, secretary; Lucy Peperato, treasurer. Proof of the success with the accepted responsibilities came in the first guartile when Mr. Antolini's homeroom, 110, received the Citizenship banner and Mrs. Courtney's homeroom, 111, the banner for Scholarship. In the second quartile, the banner given for Citizenship went to 110, Mr. Antolini's homeroom; and 111, Mrs. Courtney's homeroom, merited the Scholastic banner. Two persons of the class, Dolly Portser and Henry Wolfe, showed their writing ability by winning two of the four awards given for essays on Fire Prevention. Henry's essay also won one of the two awards given by the county firemen. Many attended the class party at Bushy Run Park held in the spring. Mr. Rometo was the class sponsor. Level Green PTA 32 The Penn-Franklin News ESSAY WRITING...TWO WERE WINNERS ROOM 109 Row 4: Bozich, Baker, Ank, Drakulic, Dodds, Defibaugh, Baker, Crescenzo. Row 3: Baker, Beiter, Altenbaugh, Cianciotti, Bianchetti, Brant, Chanoski, Dietrich. Row 2: Bratkovich, Clemens, Bush, Cima, Dailey, Barris, Beatty, Ader, Best. Row 1: Cheplick, Altman, Brissel, Camera, Charlesworth, De-Lozier, Camera, Bratkovich, Congoli. ROOM 110 Row 4: Greer, Hughes, Johnstone, George, Harris, Kosoglow, Koontz, Fennel. Row 3: Klavonick, Hartman, Good, Jackson, Good, Gaut, Eves, Harper, Graves. Row 2: Hildenbrand, Kin-kella, Florek, Hawk, Kuhns, Irwin, Har-chelroad, Filkosky, Kuhns. Row 1: Klingerman, Kocsis, Joyce, Facini, Jones, Kelley, Emanuel, Fierst, Kunak. ROOM 111 Row 4: Portser, Portser, Reese, Miller Painter, Painter, Petrosky, Pangallo Row 3: Myers, Morris, Ruffner, Living ston, Page, Martin, Mellon, Patik, Lutz Row 2: Ray, Lang, Rubright, Roney McElwain, McElwain, Musser, Mai thews, Maines. Row 1: Nichols, Popp Mochnick, Peperato, McWilliams, Lar son, Milne, Larch, Peffer. ROOM 113 Row 4: Turk, Short, Wallace, Sirnic, Simpson, Wallace, Wolfe, Vogel. Row 3: Shula, Simola, White, Schrock, Sadler, Scholz, Seslar, Zorsi, Turnsek. Row 2: Snyder, Taylor, Wierzbowski, Smith, Walters, Wolfe, Stankewich, Stanke-wich, Stephens. Row 1: Timko, Watkins, Wasulko, Taylor, Smalley, Tenney, Soukup, Watt, Simola. Murrysville Super Service, Export 790-R-1 33 Trovy's Floral Shoppe, Trafford 440 THEY LED THE SCHOOL IN Bernice Patla President Bonny Milburn Vice-president Darla Onder Secretary Thomas DePalma Treasurer CLASS HISTORY — OF 59 The seventh grade of 1954 represented one of the largest classes in the history of our school. At first, like all seventh graders, these students were rather shy; but, overcoming this, they participated actively at their class party and dances which they sponsored. Their winning many awards in the magazine campaign cannot be overlooked. The seventh graders who received prizes were: Frank Mene-ghini, Janice Kifer, and Robert Zgonc, watches; Charles Dietrich, radio; and Albert Bartoletti, twenty dollars. Leaders representing the class were Bernice Patla, president; Bonny Milburn, vice-president; Darla Onder, secretary; and High Salesmen Thomas DePalma, treasurer. Miss Stump, the geography teacher, was their class adviser. ROOM A-l Row 4: Zimmerman, Zolnierzak, Zgonc, Shaner, Watson, Zvara, Stewart, Silvis, Smith. Row 3: Shula, Skarja, Swanger, Zorzi, Sekora, Woomer, Yennerell, Simpson, Vaglia. Row 2: Steiner, Skvarla, Stewart, Tewes, Sekuta, Turney, Wallace, Yates, Sullivan. Row 1: Skalka, Towle, Stoltz, Winslow, Whir-low, Wolfe, Volker, Walters, Seice, Shirer. Zeoli's Jewelry-Religious Items, Jeannette 34 Werl's Pharmacy, Murrysville, Export 334 THE MAGAZINE CAMPAIGN. ROOM 105 Row 4: Brant, Corl, Davidson, Baughman, Bickerstaff, Beatty, Antel, Bartolo-mucci, Byers, Cunkelman, Brant. Row 3: Bennett, Bollinger, Cooper, Baker, Blank, Brust, Christner, Brentzel, Austin. Row 2: Cargo, Devroude, Bence, Corle, Bartoletti, Brant, Davidson, Dietrich, DeFrank. Row 1: DePalma, Brick lemyer, Clemens, Boynton, Cavanaugh, Beltz, Baughman, Campbell, Altman. ROOM 106 Row 4: Hitchens, Istanish, Finlay, Ho-baugh, Holmes, Howell, Fyock, Hugus, Fyock. Row 3: Hughes, Fetter, Downing, Henry, Gray, Garland, Huber, Harvison, Jonseof. Row 2: Humelsine, Hajnosz, DiVirgilio, Gaydos, Geiger, Grubb, Hughes, Gombach, Geesey, Hildenbrand, Garver. Row 1: Hardek, Homchak, Geiger, Hill, Geiger, Geiger, Florek, Eakman, Greer, Joyce. ROOM 107 Row 4: McIntyre, Kemmerer, Mertz, McElwain, McCurdy, Kinzey, Loughry. Row 3: Lawson, Lintner, McLeod, Meyers, Kovaly, Kren, Kifer, Mellon, Laylock. Row 2: Kilpatrick, Loughner, Kifer, McGough, Lentz, Love, LaSitis, Mattucci, Lusebrink. Row 1: Mene-ghini, Manns, Mellon, Lux, Madeira, Marcinkewic, Keene, Kinzey, Mattern. ROOM 108 Row 4: Onder, Parkinson, Painter, Ru bright, Patrick, Rugh, Rubright, Phoebe Orr, Pendro. Row 3: Rogers, Rising Poth. Popp, Patik, Robinson, Pittner, Ro ney, Schmidt. Row 2: Scollon, Mull Patla, Radakovich, Parkins, Porter, Ned ley, Painter, Reberg. Row 1: Rain, Ru pert, Michels, Montgomery, Schickel, Peperato, Nuss, Raynak, Mock. Al's Colonial Grill, Irwin 35 Eger's Jewelers, Irwin, EZ Credit HONOR ROLL FIRST QUARTILE Seventh Grade: Rosemary Antel, Michael Campbell, Georgia Cooper, Jerilyn Geiger, Harry McEl-wain, Bernice Patla, Naomi Schmidt, Peggy Sekora, Sara Walters, Claus Zimmerman. Eighth Grade: Eileen Sadler, Nancy Vogel. Ninth Grade: Shirley Anderson, Evelyn Good, Carol Good, Mary Volker. Tenth Grade: Ethel Baughman, David Campbell, Janet DaRin, Vivian Davidson, Susan Devroude, Mary Helzel, James Kosglow, Charles Long, Marcella Molnar, Barbara Norbert. Eleventh Grade: Ronald Beltz, Eileen Bohince, Ronald Lux, Jacob Patla, Janice Rain, James Snyder. Twelfth Grade: John McElwain, Carol Richardson. SECOND QUARTILE Seventh Grade: Michael Campbell, Georgia Cooper, Geraldine DiVirgilio, Jerilyn Geiger, Carole Howell, Harry McElwain, Mary Ann McLeod, Bonnie Milburn, Bernice Patla, Naomi Schmidt, Peggy Sekora, Antonette Vaglia, Frank Wallace, Sara Walters. Eighth Grade: Eileen Sadler, Nancy Vogel. Ninth Grade: Evelyn Good, Carol Good, Norman Miller, Carol Soukup, Mary Volker, Joyce Wergin. Tenth Grade: Ethel Baughman, David Campbell, Janet Darin, Vivian Davidson, Susan Devroude, Edward Kifer, James Kosglow, Charles Long, Marcella Molnar, Barbara Norbert. Eleventh Grade: Charles Barr, Ronald Beltz, Eileen Bohince, Margaret Gaiko, Thomas Kifer, Ronald Lux, Jacob Patla, Janice Rain, Shirley Utzman. Twelfth Grade: Jane Boynton, David Gestler, Janice Graves, Alice Greggerson, Janet Gregory, Carol Richardson. This rating is in conformance with the faculty committee on honor roll procedure that High School students who achieve a guality point average of 2.5 or above in all their subjects, including Citizenship, shall be entitled to an honor rating. 36 THE PENN POINT STAFF Miss Peters Faculty Adviser Glen Richard's Jewelry-Hallmark Cards Jane Boynton Assistant Editor Janice Graves Assistant Editor 38 S. A. Schlotter's General Store, Bouquet THE PENN POINT STAFF Arthur Seitz CO-EDITORS David Gestler Logan Blank ASSISTANT EDITORS Jane Boynton Janice Graves Jennie Scollon Patty Baugh CIRCULATION MANAGERS Grace Gongaware Janet Gregory ADVERTISING MANAGERS Ronald Kelley Nancy Bridges ARTISTS Marian Crescenzo Joe Cioffi SPORTS EDITORS Roy Altman Mildred Di Virgilio TYPISTS Grace Gongaware Patty Baugh Eleanor Bartoletti PHOTOGRAPHY EDITORS Alma Jean Whigham Marion Dugan Lux Meat Supply, Phone Export 185 39 Katz’ The Man's Store, lear.nette ANNUAL JUNIOR 40 SENIOR PROM 41 42 r MAY DAY FESTIVAL 43 MOST POPULAR SENIOR MOST VERSATILE Shirley Raymaley Joe Cioffi Charlene Golick Ron Kelley BEST CITIZENS MOST BASHFUL Lois Zackel Art DeBold 44 Geraldine Gregurina John McElwain PERSONALITIES BEST COOKS BEST DANCERS Alma Jean Whigham John Parkinson BEST DRESSERS Mildred DiVirgilio Glenn Painter MOST STUDIOUS Carol Richardson David Gestler 45 Leah Strang Irwin Uherek SENIOR MOST MISCHIEVOUS BEST INSTRUMENTALISTS Janet Gregory Robert Dietrich Shirley Friedman Bruno Cinti MOST ACTIVE MOST TALKATIVE 46 Beatrice Kazlausky Gilbert Hilty Jane Boynton David Blank BEST DRIVERS rasoNumts.. TO SUCCEED Grace Gongaware Logan Blank BEST VOCALISTS Janice Graves Arthur Seitz WITTIEST Alice Ross Junior Szelong 47 Row 5: Brenkus, Dietrich, Shearer, Maines, Baker, Caldrer. Row 4: Lindh, Corle, LeRow, Good, Dietrich Row 3: Harden, Miller, Caldrer, McNelly, Light, Ank. Row 2: Keene, McWilliams, Volker, Dietrich, Anthony, Campbell. Row 1: Gregory, Banige, Bohince, Dugan, Schickel, Hague, Gaiko. BAND MAJORETTES Gaiko, Bohince, Holmes, Banige, Uherek, Gregory, Hudock Oakford Park Swimming Pool The Penn Joint High School Band, led by Mr. Bench, consisted of fifty members and seven majorettes. The graduating members of this group were: Bruno Cinti, Robert Dietrich, Jay McNelly, and Junior Szelong, band members; Audrey Bohince and Janet Gregory, majorettes. The members of the band who participated in the Westmoreland County Band Concert at North Huntington on January 7 and 8 were: Robert Dietrich, Jay McNelly, David Lauffer, Mary Lou Dietrich, James Kosglow, and Virginia Dietrich. During football season, the band and majorettes attended both home and away games. Their playing at the half-time intermissions was 48 Sprucebank Helzel Company, Jeannette Row 5. Beatty, Jonseof, Bary, Lauffer, Fierst. Row 4: Florek, Blank, Bratkovich, Winslow, Mr. Bench. Row 3: Campbell, Kutcel, Kosglow, Kemerer, Lang. Row 2: Kuhns, Szelong, Lecas, Killian, Cinti. Row 1: Chanoski, Cianciotti, LeRow, Holmes, Uherek, Hudock. NEW MEMBERS greatly appreciated by everyone. James Kosglow, a sophomore, represented our high school at the Western District Band on February 11, 12, and 13. He gave a clarinet solo at the concert. The majorettes consist of the following: Peggy Gaiko, head majorette; Audrey Bohince, assistant head majorette; Janet Gregory, Loretta Holmes, Nancy Banige, Gloria Hudock, and Shirley Uherek. The annual Spring Concert presented by the band and chorus was a great success. This was evidenced by the hearty applause. The band's officers for the past school term were: Robert Dietrich, president; Bruno Cinti, vice-president; Mary Lou Dietrich, secretary-treasurer. Row 2: Mr. Bench, DePalma, Shirer, Baughman, Popp, Jonseof. Row 1: Stoltz, Larson, Sadler, DeFrank, Skolka. Baughman's Store, Export 49 Wigle's Drug Store, Export 38-R-l CHOIR Row 3: Greer, Kelley, Kozain, Mediate, Caldrer, Smith, Kovaly, McNelly, Dence, Szelong. Row 2: Shearer, LeRow, Altman, Seitz, Fagan, Fierst, Bence, Lauffer, Schneider, Zeoli. Row 1: Petrella, Campbell, Breakey, Raymaley, Blank, Uherek, Vadas. OFFICERS An alumnus of our alma mater, Mr. Arnold Yeske, has returned to PJHS as music supervisor to spur the chorus on to higher endeavor in the field of music. Not to be overshadowed was the competent leadership of these members: Ronald Kelley, president; Logan Blank, vice-president; Roy Altman, secretary; and Janet Gregory, treasurer. During the Christmas program on December 18, letters were awarded to these seniors with two years' service: Roy Altman, Patti Baugh, Logan Blank, Jane Boynton, Barbara Brenkus, Nancy Bridges, Marian Crescenzo, Charlene Golick, Janice Graves, Alice Greggerson, Janet Gregory, Beatrice Kazlausky, Ron Kelley, Pauline Lazar, Nellie McIntosh, Jo Ann Morris, Shirley Kelley, Blank, Altman, Gregory Kosmack's Clover Farm Store, Export 50 Watson Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Export CHOIR Row 3: Whirlow, Morgan, Lyons, Loughner, Yakovich, Brenkus, Macintosh, Morris, Lazar, Brat-kovich, Fishell, Kratofil, Baugh. Row 2: Golick, Ross, Gregory, Crescenzo, Graves, Dugan, Riggle, Hursh, Bridges, Greggerson. Row 1: Strang, Raymaley, Hostetler, LeRow, Gaiko, Boynton, Kaz-lausky. DIRECTOR Raymaley, Alice Ross, Arthur Seitz, and Junior Szelong. The chorus participated in the Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Commencement, and Baccalaureate programs. The year was highlighted by the Spring Concert, an annual affair presented by the band and chorus during music week which was May 2-8. At this program, Mr. Yeske gave students the opportunity to direct. The chorus sang The September Song, Sing, Everybody, Sing,” and Spring Rain. Songs by the Girls Glee Club added variation to the delightful evening. As a diversion from music, and in celebration of the successful concert, the chorus held a party on May 10. Mr. Yeske Fisher's Garage, Pontiac Sales and Service, Export Peterman's Pharmacy, Irwin NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY At its first meeting, January 6, the Penn chapter of the National Honor Society elected officers. After discussing the constitution, which was approved in December, Miss Peters, the sponsor, turned the meeting over to the temporary chairman, Joe Cioffi, for the election. Sophomores, probationary members of the society, are not permitted to hold an office, but they do have a voice in the election and may participate in all activities of the chapter. The following charter members were elected: Joe Cioffi, senior, president; Janice Graves, senior, vice-president; LaVerne Hostetler, junior, secretary. Mrs. Sarah Byers, a member of the faculty council, was elected treasurer. President Cioffi then appointed the following committee chairmen: Carol Richardson, citizenship and scholarship awards; David Gestler, hall patrol; Arthur Seitz, dancing instruction; Nancy Bridges, assembly programs; and Susan Devroude, school publicity. At present, the Penn chapter includes these charter members: Patty Baugh, Nancy Bridges, Joe Cioffi, David Gestler, Grace Gongaware, Janice Graves, Geraldine Greg-urina, LaVerne Hostetler, Ronald Lux, Ruth McConahy, Jacob Patla, Carol Richardson, and Arthur Seitz. The probationary members are: Ethel Baughman, David Campbell, Susan Devroude, Joyfa Hague, Edward Kifer, James Kosglow, Kenneth Kutcel, Charles Long, Marcella Molnar, and Barbara Norbert. The faculty council for the Penn chapter consists of: John Mochnick, principal; Mrs. Byers, senior class adviser; Jean Stepanic, Spanish and English instructor; Louis Antolini, teacher of social studies; Kenneth McCullough, commercial teacher; and Ruth Peters, sponsor of the Penn chapter. REPRESENTATIVES OF AWARD-WINNING ROOMS Citizenship: Robinson, Room 118; Laspina, Room 223; Sekora, Room 227; Blank, Room 221 A; Zgonc, Room A-1: Gaut, Room 110. School Awards: Senior Class, Joe Cioffi, President. Compliments of Dr. I. B. Hudson Scholarship: Di Virgilio, Room 221 A; Brant, Room 225A; Long, Room 223; Anderson, Room 100A; Mochnick, Room 111; Zolnierzak, Room A-l. 52 Trafford Motor Co. Chrysler Plymouth Sales Service COMMERCIAL Row 3: Zeoli, Ross, Good, Miller, Bratkovich, Watkins, Mrs. Milburn. Row 2: Macintosh, Zackel, Baughman, Baloh, Gaiko, Rain, Dugan. Row 1: Siefert, Piraino, Vadas, Strang, Raymaley, Nichols. The future secretaries from the junior and senior classes chose this club as their ideal. The main purposes of this club are teaching the girls the fundamentals of secretarial work and furthering their education in the principles of the business world. The activities of the club were the annual field trip to Pittsburgh, the White Elephant sale, and, at the conclusion of the year, a farewell party for graduating club members. This organization was efficiently guided by Mrs. Milburn and these officers: Nellie Macintosh, president; Valjean Miller, vice-president; Betty Zeoli, secretary; and Catherine Vadas, treasurer. Ann's Restaurant, Mosside Blvd. Daugherty Funeral Home, Fifth Duguesne, Trafford SENIOR SCIENCE Consisting of both juniors and seniors, the Senior Science Club had a membership of twelve students. The science teacher, Mrs. Byers, sponsored the club. These members were chosen as officers: Roy Altman, president; Dave Gestler, vice-president; Thelma Good, secretary-treasurer. The members undertook many projects pertaining to science. Some of the projects were the operation of the movie projector, learning the method of fingerprinting, and observing chemical experiments. The club sponsored a dance, the Bunny Hop, at the school gymnasium this spring. A party, held in the latter part of the year, concluded the club activities. Row 3: Martinelli, Altman, Cioffi, Blank. Row 2: Gestler, Rednock, Helzel, Patla. Row 1: Good, Graves, Mrs. Byers, Richardson, Boynton. DRAMATICS Row 2: Whirlow, Regina, Patek, Kratofil, Winslow, Zvara, Uhrrecht, Mrs. Stabile. Row 1: Yako-vich, Moore, Bohince, Gaiko, Chanoski, Holmes. Mrs. Stabile, English and dramatics teacher, sponsored the Dramatics Club, which functioned both as a class and an organization. The officers were Melva Yakovich, president; Shirley George, vice-president; Janet Whirlow, secretary; and Loretta Holmes, treasurer. The eighteen members studied the stage techniques of speech, moving gracefully, and applying theatrical make-up. By evaluating each other, they became adept at stage procedure. As a project, the girls cleaned the prop room beneath the stage and sorted and classified the props. In addition, they visited forensic leagues at various high schools. In the spring, the girls took a field trip to Pittsburgh, where they visited theaters. Row 3: Prady, Peters, Hauser, Winslow, Leonardo, Helzel, Mr. King. Row 2: Stankewich, Cianciotti, Zvara, Regina, Stemler. Row 1: Di Virgilio, Baloh, Ausec, Clemens, Mala-zich. Compliments of McBride's Theater 54 USHERS Mr. King's guidance has again made the Ushers a successful organization. The officers were: Patti Ausec, president; Delores Baloh, vice-president; Mildred Di Virgilio, secretary-treasurer. They participated actively in evening and special performances which included Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises. A Sadie Hawkin's Day Dance where Daisy Mae and Little Abner were chosen, was sponsored by the organization. The proceeds were used to purchase letters for members with active service during two years. Those who received their letters this year were: Grace Stemmier, Mildred Di Virgilio, Mary Kotarski, Elaine Mala-zich, Wilma Zavara, Libby Peters, and Janice Winslow. Pen-Mor Hotel Food-Banquets FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Row 3: Mr. Dorsey, Kintigh, Dietrich, Lauffer, Phillips, Baughman, Baughman, Fink, Hilty, Tilson, DeBold. Row 2: Boynton, Berlin, Solomon, Lauffer, Rugh, Gomback, Campbell, Miller, Watkins. Row 1: Kifer, Krcelic, Solomon, Baughman, Harper, Mattuci, Wierzbowski, Mellon, Veronesi. The boys of the Future Farmers of America have taken part in many activities which their organization has sponsored during the year. Two of their financial projects were the sale of seeds and a donkey basketball game. Most of the club members had the opportunity to participate in the lively sport in which the seniors were victorious against the underclassmen. They attended the Farm Show in Harrisburg on January 13-14, the County Fair at South Park, and visited State College during F.F.A. week. Officers of the club were: Robert Dietrich, president; Allen Kintigh, vice-president; Dave Veronesi, secretary; and Ronald Lauffer, treasurer. WHAT NOT The What-Not Club was organized by Mrs. Stabile for the purpose of educating its members in social etiquette. Among the subjects discussed were: dancing, dressing properly, and solving personality problems. At the initial meeting, these officers were elected for the year: Norma McConahy, president; Edna Loughner, vice-president; Barbara Norbert, secretary; Ruth Mene-ghini, treasurer. Donna McClintock and Marcella Molnar were appointed as historians. One of the club's earlier activities was a field trip to Greensburg. They visited the high school, where they observed classes; radio station WHIB; and the Greensburg Daily Tribune, where they watched the way in which thousands of papers are printed daily. Row 3: Kinzey, Nesbitt, Jackson, Ank, Snyder. Row 2: Popovich, McClintock, McElwain, Simmons, Molnar, Mrs. Stabile. Row 1: McConahy, Loughner, Norbert, Mene-ghini, McClintock. 55 Swenson's Drug Store, Irwin Arthur Rosendahl, 217 Main Street, Irwin FUTURE WHITE CAPS Row 3: Fennell, Werner, Fishell, Ciocco, Milharsic, Bohince, Bartoletti. Row 2: Bengel, Loughner, Light, Morris, McConahy. Row 1: Kazlhusky, Saylor, Bohince, Riggle, Heasley. The Future White Caps, consisting of juniors and seniors, has been organized by Mrs. Steele for girls interested in nursing. At meetings members participated in discussions, giving the reasons why they had chosen nursing. Various individuals gave demonstrations on first aid or reports on phases of nursing. The sale of knife sets financed field trips to local hospitals. While visiting the West Penn Hospital, the girls toured the building, viewing the nursery, wards, a minor operation, and vital eguip-ment. The leadership of Jo Ann Morris, president; Eileen Bohince, vice-president; Audrey Bohince, secretary; and Beatrice Kazlausky, treasurer; proved expedient to the organization. COIN COLLECTORS Row 2: Snyder, Ference, Lindh, Myers, Oplinger. Row :1 Veahman, Gaut, Lecas, Bary, Snyder. Brown's Garage, Harrison City 56 This year a new organization, the Coin Collectors' Club, was added to the list of clubs in our school. The club is devoted primarily to the colleciion of old and rare American coins, which date from 1864. Mr. McCullough, club adviser, assisted the boys to increase their collections. This year Robert Myers and Richard Gaut had the best collections. While observing other members' coins, the boys learn about mint marks and engravers' initials. At the first meeting, these officers were elected: Richard Gaut, president; Robert Myers, vice-president; Richard Ference, secretary; and Kenneth Oplinger, treasurer. Compliments of Raymaley's Service Station Row: 2 LeRow, Harden, Fagan, Kutcel, Garland, Comes, Bence, Emanuel, Mrs. Snyder. Row 2: Gongaware, Golick, Gregory, Crescenzo, Baugh, Bridges, Brenkus, Greggerson. Row 1: Vuletich, Yates, Chanoski, Dietrich, Lecas, Calder, Holmes. The Art Club, under the capable guidance of Mrs. Snyder, asserted itself as one of the more active clubs in school. The organization furnished the art work for the various school activities and the interior of the cafeteria. It also extended its artistic talents to the Christmas Ball and Junior-Senior Prom. Sponsoring a bake sale, a noon dance, a field trip, and an evening party constituted some of its many achievements. In the initial meeting of the year, the members elected Ronald Kelley, president; Janet Gregory, vice-president; Marian Crescenzo, secretary; and Virginia Dietrich treasurer. LIBRARIANS Row 3: Soukup, Simpson, McConahy, Roney, Richardson, Wolfe, Madeira. Row 2: Kifer, Werner, Baugh, Brenkus, Cianciotti, Good, Mrs. Cook. Row 1: Kinzey, Kinzey, Seibel, Clemens, Kinzev. This year the library was placed in capable hands of a new librarian, Mrs. Cook. She has done very well in instituting many new practices and methods. There are about twenty librarians from grades 7-12 who assist her. They check out books, replace those which have been removed from the shelves, keep magazines in order, repair books, and help students in choosing a proper book, or in fulfilling an assignment. Mrs. Cook also teaches a class in library science. Thus these students can learn how to use the library facilities and from their ranks will come future librarians. Lou's Mobile Service, Harrison City 57 Weyandt Drug Co., Trafford, Pa. GEOGRAPHY Row 2: Poth, Beiter, Mr. Bohince, Beiter, Mertz, Kunak. Row 1: Berlin, Berlin, Good, Anthony, Hudock. The Geography Club, under the guidance of Mr. Bohince, elected as their officers: Gerald Poth, president; Ray Kunak, vice-president; Patricia Berlin, secretary; and Myrna Anthony, treasurer. At their regular monthly meetings, they discussed the customs, languages, dress, and foods of various European countries, comparing these to the United States. This enabled the group to fully appreciate our country and to better understand the American way of life. Near the end of the school year, they went on a field trip to Pittsburgh where they visited the Buhl Planetarium and other educational places of interest. JR. MAJORETTE CHEERLEADER Row 3: Mrs. Lewis, Kifer, Larson, Watson, Kuhns, Shaner, Vaglia, Stephens, Beech, Zvara, Brant, Chanoski, Facini, Sullivan, Good, Onder, Kinzey, Radakovich. Row 2: Roney, Pendro, Wierzbowski, Taylor, Stankewich, Shula, Tenney, DiVirgilio, Humelsine, Clemens, Bratkovich, Bush, Sullivan, Shula, Gilkey, Smalley, Peperato. Row 1: Klavonick, Snyder, Simola, Martin, Nichols, Anderson, Stankewich, Clemens, Beltz. This club had a large membership of fifty girls from the seventh to ninth grades. To become a member, it was necessary to be able to cheer and keep time to the music. Their adviser during the first semester was Mrs. Lewis, and officers were: president, Shirley Anderson; vice-president, Monna Martin; secretary, Wilma Nichols; treasurer, Violet Simola. Some of the activities of the club were an assembly for the high school, a dance to raise funds, a party for the WPIAL, and the sale of greeting cards. The girls in this club will be the future majorettes and cheerleaders. Seibert s Garage, General Repairs, Gas Oil, Claridge 58 Reger Bros., Claridge Garage, Export 808-R-31 CHARM Row 3: Mrs. Bengel, Landsperger, Gressman, Geiger, Painter, Bianchetti, Cianciotti, Sadler, Vogel, Sadler, Gressman, Kurek, McIntyre, Klebingot, Leonard. Row 2: White, Best, McCurdy, Robinson, Rutkowski, DeFrank, Crescenzo, DeBold, Soukup, Wergin, Simpson, Prady, Bukoski. Row 1: Zah-robsky, Slifkey, Veronesi, Washburn, Blazek, McDowell, McWilliams, De Lozier, Beatty. The Charm Club, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Bengel, consists of members from seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. The club, with the leadership of their officers— president, Faith Ann Robinson; vice-president, Sandra McWilliams; secretary, Carol Soukup; and treasurer, Norma McCurdy—held a bake sale in Level Green on December 5. One of their activities was the packing of a Christmas basket of clothes for an unfortunate child in Kentucky. At the regular meetings, they had demonstrations by professional beauticians who gave tips on beauty technigues, such as manicures, attractive hair styling, and using cosmetics to enhance one's appearance. NATURE STUDY Row 3: Cook, Brenkus,. Fierst, Cavanaugh, Bossar, Campbell, Kosglow. Row 2: Kifer, Regina, Parkinson, Shearer, Musser, Milne, Bartolomucci. Row 1: Mance, Altman, Breakey, Mr. Onder, Cavada, Milne, Neale. Among the science clubs the Nature Study Club is one of the most active. With Mr. Onder as sponsor, the club held a dance in February to raise sufficient funds to provide an aguarium or some other receptacle for the breeding of fish. Several members donated plants, dwarf trees, and other plant life to the club for use in the experimental project. In the spring the club enjoyed a tour of nature and botanical centers in Pittsburgh. At their first meeting, the following officers were elected: president, Dick Cavanaugh; vice-president, Roy Cooke; secretary, Billy Neale; treasurer, William Cavada. Compliments of Dr. W. O. Adams, Dentist 59 Morgan Feed Supply, Irwin, Pa. ENJOYMENT HOUR Row 3: Wall, Mediate, Calder, Kovaly, Smith, Barr, Baughman, Tragesser. Row 2: DeLozier, Loughry, Frye, Baker, Davidson, Hartman, Lyons, Morgan, Uhrrecht. Row 1: Raymaley, Hartman, Hursh, Uherek, Banige, Longanecker, Helzel, McWilliams, Van Pelt. An addition to the clubs this year was The Enjoyment Hour, an organization conceived with the idea of promoting interest in the fine arts. The club consisted of sophomores and juniors who chose Paul Mediate, president; Nancy Banige, vice-president; Shirley Uherek, secretary; and Edward Wahl, treasurer. Miss Stepanic was the sponsor. The club divided itself into committees, each of which was responsible for a club program. Near the end of the year, when funds had been secured, they planned a field trip to Pittsburgh. Later the members expect to begin a library of classical and semi-classical records. HOBBY KNOBBY Row 3: Greer, Ciocco, Martin, Anderson, Huber, Zvara, Killian, Kohl, Bresnan, Vozel, Seitz. Row 2: Brown, Loughner, Loughner, Ausec, Shula, Weightman, Brosius, Baker, Taylor, Sadler. Row 1: Bohince, Turnsek, McElwain, Jones, McElwain, Mellon, Zorzi. The Hobby Nobby Club was organized for the boys and girls of the eighth grade. As the name implies, the club's members were devoted to hobbies, which they discussed each club day. The most popular hobbies were the building of model cars and airplanes. At the end of each Wednesday club meeting, a part of the time was allowed for games. The officers of the club were: Thomas Ciocco, president; Gary Vozel, vice-president; Robert Shula, secretary; and William Greer, treasurer. To create enthusiasm for hobbies among the students was the main object of Mrs. Courtney, their sponsor. Lach Printing-Wedding Announcements, Manor, Pa. 60 Ideal Furniture, Irwin Blairsville GYMNASTICS Row 3: Nichols, Butcher, Wolfe, Brown, Sekora, Yennerell, Charlesworth, Pratt, Ank, Malazich, Painter, Pinazza, Altman, Maholic, Maines, Emanuel. Row 2: Whitehead, Jackson, Good, Kosglow, Congoli, Kifer, Martin, Robb, DeBold, Filkosky, Walters, Bratkovich, Schickel, Gaut, Watt, Car-nera, Peters, Morris. Row 1: Di Virgilio, Simola, Timko, Milne, Petrella, Ranieri, Mattucci, DeMar-chi, Cheplick, Camera, Ray. One of the school's largest clubs was the Gymnastics Club which is sponsored by Mr. Kelly, health and gymnastics teacher. They chose, as the officers of their club for this year, the following people: Glenn Kinzey, president; Edward Maholic, vice-president; Bruno Cinti, secretary; and William Martin, treasurer. At their meetings they participated in various sports which included tumbling, boxing, wrestling, exercise on the bar, and various other gymnastics. At the annual May Day Program, in which a number of groups participated, they demonstrated their skill in pyramid building, and in numerous outstanding tumbling feats. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Row 3: Berlin, Anthony, Gregurina, Holderbaum, Baird, Butcher, Lazar, Milharsic, Myers, David son, Hauser, Jackson, Hartman, Loughry. Row 2: Mrs. Bengel, Berlin, McClintock, Wergin, Sou kup, Bohince, Whirlow, Yakovich, Riggle, Yakel, Bohince, Light. Row 1: Hostetler, Zahrobsky, Robinson Molnar, Campbell, Good, McWilliams, McWilliams, Devroude. This club has the novel motto, Toward New Horizons. Even though they didn't meet during the regular club period, they were very active under the leadership of Mrs. Bengel and officers: president, LaVerne Hostetler; vice-president, Janet Whirlow; secretary, Shirley George; and treasurer, Gloria Riggle. Their FHA Emblem Team has given the emblem ceremony for Penn Joint PTA, the Bushy Run Lions, and the Level Green Lions Club. The members also attended the state and regional conventions which were held in Harrisburg and Somerset. They had a social event each month of the school year. Compliments of Manor National Bank 61 Phil's Barber Shop, Harrison City, Pa. JR. CRAFTS Row 3: Hildenbrand, Drakulic, Florek, Harchelroad, Hughes, Remige, Morris, Sirnic, Baker, Defi-baugh, Dodds, Bozich, Dailey, Crescenzo, Myers, Cima, Ank, Hoggett, Redish, Martz, Miller, Mr. Writt. Row 2: Stankewich, Snyder, Larch, Mochnick, Lutz, Peffer, Popp, Patik, Pangallo, Petrosky, Painter, Portser, Osselborn, Matthews, Winslow, Fierst, Soukup, Kocsis, Klingerman. Row 1: Popa-vich, Taylor, Klavonick, Rubright, Baker, Altenbaugh, Charlesworth, Mellon, Myers, Ader, Campbell, Keene, Campbell, Mattucci. This club, which is located in the school's shop, is sponsored by Mr. Writt, under whose guidance were made various personal and household articles. Mr. Yeske offered to help the club with a leather designing project, since he is an experienced leather craftsman. After the completion of the leather work, the club members constructed numerous scale model airplanes. The club also made knickknacks and bric-a-brac for decorative use in their homes. At the first regular meeting, they elected officers and the results were as follows: Gene Harchelroad, president; Lorraine Stank-wich, secretary; and Mary Twozy, treasurer. JR. HISTORIANS Know the past; build for the future.” With this commendable motto, a chapter of the Pennsylvania Federation of Junior Historians has been established in PJHS, under the auspices of Mr. Antolini. Invaluable to the club was the direction of these officers: Dennis Koontz, president; Mary Jean Volker, vice-president; Donald Kuhns, secretary; and Dorothy Utzman, treasurer. The organization chose an historical project. While doing research on various local communities—(Level Green, Paintertown, Claridge, Penn, Boquet, Pleasant Valley, Harrison City, and Jeannette)—they uncovered many interesting facts. It is evident that these charter members have set a good example for succeeding Junior Historians. HOME ROOM REPRESENTATIVES Following are the homeroom representatives who will participate with a faculty committee—Arthur Rometo, Mrs. Ruth Molinero, Tarcisio Onder, and Mrs. Rudell Milburn—in the discussion of various school problems which arise during the year. Room 109, Marlene Altenbaugh, Richard Bratkovich; Room 110, Frank Filkosky, Gayle Graves; Room 111, Robert Patik, Alan Mochnick; Room 113, Henry Wolfe, Nancy Vogel; Room 114, Julia Martinelli, Ronald Lasitis; Room 118, Lenora McCurdy, Norman Miller; Room 119, Dorothy Utzman, Gary Vozel; Room 100A, Patty Berlin, Charles Ausec. Room 22IB, David Campbell, Nancy Banige; Room 222, Gary Frye, Janet DaRin; Room 223, Charles Long, Marcella Molnar; Room 224, Sandra Prady, Thomas Ranieri; Room 225A, Ronald Beltz, Carol Bengel, William Bohince; Room 225B, Loretta Holmes, Jon Fink; Room 226, Sandra Moore, Joseph Martinelli; Room 227, William Sekora, Gloria Riggle; Room 221 A, David Gestler, Marian Crescenzo; Room 228, John Kelly, Alice Ross. The officers are: president, John Kelly; vice-president, William Bohince; secretary, Alice Ross; treasurer, Charles Long. The faculty sponsors and officers of the organization will serve as the executive council. The organization will undertake projects to develop a higher level of citizenship within the student body. Clarence C. Whirlow, Real Estate Broker, Harrison City 62 Compliments of Long's Candy Shop, Harrison City GLEE CLUB Row 3: Hartman, Brenkus, Baugh, Miller, Loughry, Frye, Cianciotti, Gardy, Humelsine, Hauser, Jackson, Davidson, Fishell, Kratofil, Baker, Nesbitt, DeLczier, Simmons, Lazar, Bridges, Gregger-son, Morris, Macintosh, McClintock. Row 2: McConahy, McWilliams, Van Pelt, Woomer, Hodder, Kuhns, Golick, Ross, Gregory, Crescenzo, Graves, Dugan, Riggle, Hursh, Hartman, Raymaley, Keene, Baughman, Devroude. Row 1: Whirlow, Zeoli, Unrrecht, Vadas, Hague, Strang, Raymaley, Hostetler, LeRow, Gaiko, Boynton, Kazlausky, Hines. PRIESTLY SCIENCE Row 1: Falta, Miller, Ford, Dence, Davidson. FIRE JR. RED CROSS Row 2: Schneider, Kistler, Helzel, LeRow. Row 1: Clemens, Hauser, Longanecker, Lyons, Loughry, Hudock. PATROL Row 2: Hilty, Fink, Tilson, Kozain, Kelly, Kelley, Mr. Antolini. Row 1: Bohinc, Alcorn, Zackel, Michnowicz, Long, Raymaley. Tocco's Markets, 410 Clay Ave. 126 N. 3rd St. 64 Compliments of Manor Bowling Alleys Inc. I'll Never Walk Alone Beautiful Brown Eyes We Three Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue Have You Heard Bunny Hop Export Home Appliances, Export, Pa. 65 Compliments of Costello's, Export Readin' Ritin' and Rithmetic Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend Busy Little Busy Body School Daze Compliments of a Friend Once Upon A Nickel Trees 66 Amadio's Auto Mart, Jeannette Intersection I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat Old Master Painter Changing Partners No Can Do Meany Meany That Old Gang of Mine Schade Insurance Agency, Irwin, Pa. 67 Ken Shuey, Schaller's Bread There's No Business Like Show Business Take Me Out to the Ball Game Music, Music, Music Wheel of Fortune Blow Out the Candle Altman's Cash Feed Stores Hey, Goodlookin' Compliments of J A Bar, Manor, Pa. Kitten on the Keys How Dry I Am Two Purple Shadows Just Another Polka The Band Played On Compliments of McCune Motor Co., Irwin 69 Harry’s Garage, Westmoreland City Spears Plumbing and Heating, Oak St., Irwin 70 Compliments of Clover Farm Store, McCullough, Pa. Urbani's Pharmacy, Jeannette, Pa. 71 Celia's Millinery Nook, 302 Main Street, Irwin Whistle While You Work Sixty Minute Man Lazy Bones Crazy Man Crazy Don't Blame Me Purity Beverages, R. J. Stankus, Manor Bus's Amoco Service, Jeannette 9428 John Kelly Lightning Left Guard mam Bill Kozain Thunder Left Tackle Gilbert Hilty Crazy Legs Fullback Coach Mr. Rometo SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE FOOTBALL SQUAD Ass't Coach Mr. Kelly Russel Klingensmith Slick Center John Tilson Riq'ht End Ron Kelley Quack Quack Left End Bernard Food Industries, Inc. 74 Ernie Heasley's Turnpike Bar-B-Q Row 5: Long, Kozain, Kelly, Klavonick, Blank, Barton, Poznick, Zackel, Falta. Row 4: Tilson, Yennerell, Hilty, Klingensmith, Raymaley, Kelley, Cheplick, Alcorn, Bohince. Row 3: Shula, Vosel, Bresnan, DeMarchi, Pointer, Orr, Cavada, Zvara. Row 2: Whigham, Camera, Miller, Whitehead, Beltz, Petrosky, Beltz, Altman, Winn, Wiersbowski, LaSitis, Barton, Row 1: Martin, Malazich, Mich-novicz, Thomas, Meneghini, Sadler, Eaton, Baughman, Hoenshell, Laspina, Cheplick, Meneghini. The first day of school is not always considered the happiest day in a student's life. However, this is a happy day to about forty of Penn Township's athletes because it terminates two weeks of hard work under the capable leadership of Head Coach Art Rometo and Assistant Coach Kelly. 14 Elders Ridge 6 East Deer PJHS OPPONENTS In the first period of our opening game, which was at home, Shanta scored for Plum on a forty yard gallop through center. After blocking 0 Plum 6 the conversion, the Indians dug in and outfought the Mustangs. How- ever, injuries to Eddie Falta and John Tilson slowed Penn's offensive attack, enabling Plum to hold its 6-0 lead and go on to victory. The second game of the season, which was against Elders Ridge, opened with a bang. Sam Johnson scored three touchdowns, spear-26 heading the Ridgers to a 26-14 victory over Penn. Sadler and Zackel scored the Indians' touchdowns. Pat Kelly trapped Crawford in the end zone for our final two points. On September 26, the Indians were edged out by the East Deer 9 eleven. Falta, having recuperated from a previous injury, scored Penn's only touchdown. A safety, a touchdown, and an extra point constituted the Bucks' nine points. Traveling to Derry Borough for our next game, our boys suffered 33 their fourth defeat. The final score of a rough game was 33-7, with Hilty scoring the touchdown and Pat Kelly kicking the extra point. Friday, October 9, proved a happy day for Penn when seven hundred students turned out to watch the Indians come from behind to trample Ligonier by a score of 18-6. Jim Skvarla, a new student from 6 Braddock, intercepted a pass and ran fifty-five yards to tie up the game at 6-6. After a forty yard drive, Eddie Falta chalked up six more points on a line plunge. John Zackel put the game on ice when he intercepted a pass and sprinted forty-five yards for our final touchdown. The highly favored Trafford team went home victorious after handing 19 our boys a 19-12 defeat. In this traditional battle, the Indians depended entirely on a passing attack for their tallies. Don Blank scored on a short pass from Sadler, and Kelly connected with a forty yard aerial to Falta. The visiting East Huntington eleven scored early in the first and again in the last guarter, shutting Penn out by a 13-0 score. The Indians were in position to score several times but failed. On Friday, November 6, our boys traveled to Sewickley for the only 44 night game of the season. The Bisons clinched the Class B championship by defeating our boys 44-0. The 1953 season, although it appeared to be unsuccessful for the Indians according to the scores, gave our boys a great amount of experience. Considering our team was outweighed in every game, we can realize and appreciate how hard our boys had to fight to even hold their own. We wish the 1954 team th best of luck and hope they will add some weight to their experience and establish an enviable record. 7 Derry 18 Ligonier 12 Trafford 0 East Huntington 13 0 Sewickley Leese Orris—Tools and Dies 75 Nigro's Tailors Dry Cleaners, Trafford-Wilkinsburg-1254 Caught From Behind 76 The Official Photographers for the Penn Joint High School Yearbook Hilty Charging End Run VARSITY P Row 3: Altman, Szelong, Wallace, Kelly, Tilson, Uherek, Kelley, Kozain, Klingensmith, Hilty. Row 2: Mr. Rometo, Galando, Blank, Klavonich, Thomas, Raymaley, Long, Falla, Sadler. Row I: Barton, Meneghini, Beltz, Alcorn, Michnowicz, Skvarla, Bohince, Brant, Zackel. The Varsity P is one of the school's oldest and most active organizations. It's comprised of boys who have earned a letter in football, basketball, or baseball. This year they held their annual Christmas semi-formal, the Varsity Ball. Also they sponsored the Bags and Belles,” a basketball game between the senior football players and the cheerleaders and majorettes. For the past two years, Mr. Rometo has been in charge of their club and has helped them toward their goals. Their purpose in holding these activities is to raise money to obtain jackets for all graduating senior lettermen. BAGS AND BELLES 77 Only good photography lives,'' Birch Studios, McKeesport, Pa. VARSITY Zackel, Hilty, Galando, Blank, Kelley, Tilson, Beltz, Mr. Rometo. With the storing away of football equipment, the athletes' interests turned to basketball. Mr. Rometo was fortunate to have four let-termen back from last year. The team anticipated a good season and were not disillusioned in this matter. They showed much improvement over last year's record by finishing their season with a seven and fourteen record. There were many occasions when the coach sent his Junior Varsity into the regular games, and they showed up very well. It looks as if our team for next year won't have to worry about experience. JUNIOR W.P.I.A.l. Some of the more spectacular games in this interesting season were our 43 to 42 win over the undefeated Trafford Five and our ten point victory over the section XV Champs, Sewickley. Also, in an afternoon game at home, Don Blank sank a shot from the corner just as the buzzer sounded, enabling our boys to edge out Blairs-ville. 52-51. In review, we feel that the boys did a very good job this year. We hope that with the experience derived this year and the proper attitude these boys will chalk up an enviable record next season. _______ RETIRED 78 Hilty, Tilson, Kelley L Penn ■ SCHEDULE Opp. 43 Plum 21 58 Trafford 68 44 Jeannette 75 53 Youngwood 63 63 Plum 47 68 Youngwood 56 55 Blairs ville 53 57 Sewickley 56 43 Ligoneer 64 48 Irwin 89 58 Franklin 52 62 Export 69 66 Derry 96 43 Trafford 42 57 Sewickley 47 75 Blairsville 53 43 Ligoneer 55 62 Irwin 99 43 Franklin 45 56 Export 76 49 Derry 33 79 JUNIOR VARSITY Row 2: Long, Klavonick, Taylor, McCann, Wahl, Harden, Beltz. Row 1: Maholic, Meneghini, Frye, Reese. GET THAT BALL! 80 BASEBALL 1953 Row 2: Mr. Rometo, Kelley, Altman, Pinazza, Miller, Wallace, Stepnick, Long. Row 1: Wallace, Altman, Stankewich, Brant, Zackel, Falta, Sadler. Due to poor weather conditions, Penn Township's baseball players had to start their preseason practice indoors. The Indians worked diligently for three weeks prior to their first game, which opened their 1953 Section 14, WPIAL baseball season. With only four lettermen back from the previous year, Mr. Rometo shaped a team that almost qualified for the section tournaments. The Indians finished their season with a record of three wins and three losses. Bob Miller proved his consistency and reliability by pitching every game. Ron Kelley sparked the offensive side of the team by slamming out two home runs and five extra base hits. Other big guns in the line up were Bob Stepnick, Eddie Falta, and Bob Miller. With practically the whole squad returning and perhaps a few new pitchers, the 1954 team will be expected to rank high in the league standings. SCHEDULE © ? Penn Opp. 10 WEST NEWTON 2 3 SEWICKLEY 5 5 HURST 3 2 WEST NEWTON 1 8 SEWICKLEY 9 0 HURST 8 81 Peggy Gaiko Banige, Gregory, Holmes, Bohince, Hudock, Uherek, Gaiko. MAJORETTES P3 AND CHEERLEADERS •« — Pep, vim, and vigor describe the spirit of our Majorettes and Cheerleaders. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Lewis, they added color to the half-time performances. Peggy Gaiko was chosen head-majorette with Audrey Bohince as her assistant. Audrey and Janet Gregory are seniors this year; Peggy, Loretta Holmes, and Nancy Banige are Juniors; Gloria Hudock is a freshman. Introducing new routines and cheers, the cheerleaders stirred the ardor of the student body at the athletic activities. Because of Sonja Cianciotti's zeal, she was well suited for the post of head-cheerleader. Sonja and Marion Dugan are graduating. Joan Chanoski, Charolette LeRow, and Geraldine Shickel are in the 11th grade while Joyfa Hague is a sophomore. Outlook for next year —enthusiastic! LeRow, Chanoski, Cianciotto, Hague, Schickel, Dugan. 82 COMPLIMENTS CONGRATULATIONS KEYSTONE SANITARY SUPPLY COMPANY TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF Greensburg, Pa. 1954 SAGATH BROTHERS Home of Fine Foods COMPLIMENTS of Level Green, Pa. Your Friendly RED WHITE FOOD STORES dTHeuttUtPfaute W. G. KELLEY Wholesale Dealer in kSj Atlantic Petroleum Products Kerosene — Gasoline — Furnace Oil Motor Oil Complete N Jnsumct $enxt Export 850-R-22 Bouquet, Pa. Irene E. McHugh, Resident Salesman SLOAN INSURANCE AGENCY COMPLIMENTS Insure Today — Be Sure Tomorrow of Fire — Furniture Auto— Bonds ROSENDAHL’S ELECTRIC STORE Trafford 851 Your Westinghouse Dealer 513 Fifth Street Trafford, Pa. 224 Main St. Irwin, Pa. 84 Soy It With Flowers But Soy It With Ours DAN ED ZANARINI’S Posey Shoppe Phone 2370 408 Clay Avenue Jeannette, Pa. Level Green Trafford 1596-J GEORGE GOTICH Electrical Contractor ANTHONY’S SERVICE STATION Engine Tune-Up — General Repair Phone Irwin 664 Manor, Pa. Box 167A R. D. No. 1 Trafford, Pa. DRACH’S DRUG STORE 404 Clay Avenue Jeannette, Pa. The Prescription Store EXPORT TIRE COMPANY Export, Pa. Best Wishes from AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Bushy Run Unit No. 260 85 Maytag — General Electric — Hoover R. B. DAVIS FURNITURE East Race St. Manor, Pa. TEEN - AGE DANCES Quality Home Furnishings Floor Coverings — Home Appliances Phones Every Saturday Night 8:30 to 1 1:30 Irwin 1613 Jeannette 2212 MANOR AMERICAN LEGION AUDITORIUM COMPLIMENTS of MEADOWBROOK GREENHOUSE Level Green, Penna. Greensburg 8025-R-l Delmont Road W. G. SEKORA Excavating Hauling Crane Service PEOPLE’S UNION BANK Highlift — Shovel — Crane Compressor Rental Irwin Branch member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation + PERSIN BROTHERS SERVICE STATION Tires — Batteries — Accessories Federal Reserve HOTPOINT APPLIANCES System G. E. Television Export Phone 79 86 DECOSTER BROS. for your Band Instruments on Rental Plan See Us Before You Buy TAYLOR’S Clothing Shoes Jeannette HIGHEST FASHION HUMMELL BROS. at Electrical Supplies Lowest Prices 359 N. First St.— Jeannette, Pa. DAN MASH’S Phone 1329 Everything for her S. 4th St. Jeannette, Pa. COMPLIMENTS of WELTY ’ S FIRST NATIONAL BANK 427 Main Street of EXPORT Irwin, Penna. Export, Pa. Phone Irwin 1237 or 8155-R11 PAUL FRANKLIN SONS SNYDER FUNERAL HOME Tinning and Roofing 521 Main St. Furnace and Sheet Metal Work Lenox Furnaces Irwin, Pa. Phone 17J Coal — Gas — Oil Race Street Manor, Pa. 87 COMPLIMENTS of HARR’S CURB SERVICE U. S. Route 30 Irwin, Pa. L. DE BASE Excavating Contractor Grading and Hauling Phone TR-1803-J Wall, Penna. NOLL’S DAIRY 216-218 Edgewood Avenue TRAFFORD, PA. Phone TR-699 MURTHA SUNOCO SERVICE Rt. 30 10th St. Ext. Special Lube Service Gas — Oil — Tires — Tubes — Batteries Phone 624 Trafford LEVEL GREEN PAINT HARDWARE Wats on Standard Paints and Varnishes M. H. Koontz Paint Contracting ECKERT’S JEWELRY Expert Watch Repairing Established 1891 509 Clay Ave. Jeannette, Pa. Best Wishes to the Class of 1954 JOURET’S TV Appliances 220 S-4th Jeannette, Pa. Best Wishes from SEARS ROEBUCK CO. Greensburg, Pa. 88 Call 94-J-1 For Pickup and Del. WALT’S CLEANING SERVICE Moth Proof Cleaning also Repair Work Main Street, Export, Pa. (After 5 p.m. Phone 135-J-3) GRANT D. WENTZEL State Farm Insurance Companies Auto, Life, and Fire Insurance 113 S. Third St. Phone 666 Jeannette, Pa. COMPLIMENTS of TRAY’S CLOVER FARM STORE Thrift Plus Satisfaction N. Railroad St. Penn, Pa. JEANNETTE LUMBER COMPANY The Builder’s Department Store Phone 198 CITY OFFICE SUPPLY 108-110 South Fifth Street Jeannette, Pa. Across from the Kihchel Theater Phone: 2366 WESTERN AUTO STORE Irwin Sport Shop Our Line is Complete in — SPORTING EQUIPMENT AUTO PARTS and ACCESSORIES FISHING LICENSE LIVE-BAIT 414 Main St. Irwin, Pa. Phone 1176 89 HILL’S SERVICE STATION Home— Auto and Hunting Supplies Phone Export 784-J-l Box 412 Murrysville, Penna. BUD McHUGH Television Appliances Delmont Phone 172 GLADYS DAVIS Ladies' Apparel Children Infants' Wear Located in Murrysville Shopping Center Murrysville, Penna. Phone Export 377 For the best Auto, Life, Fire Insurance see M. C. BUSHYAGER Local State Farm Agent Box 173 Harrison City, Pa. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Phone Export 52-R-l KAYHART PACKING CO. Home Dressed Meats Wholesale and Retail Phone Export 52-J-2 YOU'VE GOT TO DRIVE IT TO BELIEVE IT The Amazing New 1954 Dodge CENTRAL SERVICE STATION Phone 680 Jeannette Compliments of J. C. PENNEY CO. Jeannette, Penna. Compliments of BERNEY’S FARM MARKET U. S. Route 30 Irwin, Penna. 90 GLENN H. DIEHL BURKHART SERVICE MOVING AND STORAGE STATION Local and Long Distance Moving Phone Jn’t Washing — Lubrication — Car Repairs 1835 509 N. Third St. Jnt. Magee Ave. Jeannette, Pa. Phone Jn’t 1031 DELMONT FRYE MOTOR CO. PLUMBING HARDWARE Oldsmobile Farm, Home, Paint, Contractors' Supplies Sales and Service R. L. Mook, Proprietor Delmont Delmont, Pa. ‘ Phone 82 Phone 24-R-2 Phone Export 810-R-6 COMPLIMENTS MANOR VALLEY of GARAGE General Auto Repairs a Glass Friend Official Inspection Station 1274 J. Earl Watt, Proprietor Jeannette R. D. 1 Compliments JOHN TURK’S of MARKET TOMLIN’S BAKERY Selected Main Street Irwin, Pa. Homemade Groceries — Fresh Meats — Frozen Food and Produce Pastries — Cakes — Bread Claridge, Pa. 91 Set your course in Life and stick to it. Thrift will be one of your important points. Our Friendly Bank would be pleased to serve you in this capacity. GLASS CITY BANK Jeannette, Pa. Resources $14,000,000.00 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation SPECIALISTS IN FASHION EUWER CO., INC. Euwers Truly Since 1888 407-409 Clay Ave. Jeannette, Pa. ••rouNoco itir CONGRATULATIONS To The Class of '54 From All of Us 92 Phone 1492 SHOP AT YOUR FIRESTONE STORE Federal Auto Stores Dealer 415 Clay Avenue Jeannette, Pa. Firestone Tires — Firestone TV Motorola TV and Radios Spaulding Athletic Equipment Schwinn Bicycles Guns Fishing Tackle DRENGWITZ MIKAN MOTOR CO. Pontiac Sheet Metal Work Roofing — Heating Sales and Service You can get all kinds of roofing and Seventh and Forest furnace supplies at our store Corner Clay Ave. and Second Street Trafford, Pa. Jeannette, Pa. Phone 56 Phone 506 SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR 52 Years 93 We Specialize in Mantel Mirrors H JOHN SEXTON CO. Phone for a Free Manufacturing Wholesale Estimate Grocers JEANNETTE MIRROR WORKS P. O. Box 1677 500 North Third Street McKees Rocks, Pa. Jeannette, Pa. Phone 767 GILLESPIE’S Jeannette’s Best Store Since 1888 Phone 900 94 THE IRWIN STANDARD THE PATTERSON CO. Westmoreland County's Largest Insurance and Real Estate Weekly Newspaper W. Louis Adams — A. T. Faulk 212 Third Ave. Irwin, Pa. Representatives Phone Irwin 2740 200 Main St. Phone 262-1096 Irwin Phone Irwin 19 K E A L E Y ’ S IRWIN MOTOR SALES The Friendly Drug Store Chrysler — Plymouth Prescriptions Main 6th Street Accurately Economically Irwin, Pa. 572 Clay Ave. Jeannette, Pa. IRWIN SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY “A Good Bank in a Good Community’’ Your Account Insured up to $10,000 IRWIN, PA. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 95 JOE WORKMAN’S DEPARTMENT STORES EVANCHO BROS. Complete Men's and Boys' Outfitters Better Goods for Less Money Save 6% to 18% Coal Kecksburg 39R23 Bouquet, Pa. Jeannette — Irwin — Greensburg A. B. EARNEST Phone Export 60-R-3 A. S. MacHesney Son EARNEST FUNERAL HOME Export, Pa. Real Estate and Insurance Ambulance Service Delmont, Pa. Phone ll-R-2 GREENSBURG MORNING REVIEW and GREENSBURG DAILY TRIBUNE Westmoreland County’s Two Big Newspapers 96 H. J. GONGAWARE SONS, INC. “Chartered Buses For Any Occasion Transfer and Moving Water Hauling 24 Hour Taxi Service Phone Irwin: 1502 J. M. HALL KIHCHEL THEATER Supply Company Inc. Jeannette's Ready Mixed Concrete Most Sand — Gravel — Cement — Coal Modern Theater Murrysville, Pa. Export 153 97 Phone 89 Jeannette, Pa. Compliments DAUGHERTY of DRUG STORE Geo. J. Myers Louise D. Landis PITTSBURGH THRIFT CORPORATION EFFICIENT PRESCRIPTION SERVICE Irwin, Pa. 317 Clay Avenue — 4th Street Read by More Than 7,700 Families JEANNETTE HARDWARE in the COMPANY Jeannette - Irwin District 611-613 Clay Avenue Jeannette, Pa. THE NEWS - DISPATCH Phone 2204 Jeannette, Pa. Everything in Hardware Call STONE OIL CO. Penn Avenue Jeannette, Pa. 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