Pitcairn High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Pitcairn, PA)

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Ji' SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS-P. Thur We of the sophomore class look back on a very successful and pleasant year in Pitcairn High School. The class officers that led us so well were Lee Africa, President, Janet Brown, Vice Presi- dent, and Paul Thurn, Secretary-Treasurer. Our class advisers were Mr. Snyler and Miss Baldy. As the sophomore class we sold football lineups for all of our home games. Some of the other proiects which were done during the year were the selling of Cargo's Candy for Christmas and Easter, bake sales, and a few dances, includ- ing a George Washington Ball. We were well represented on the high school football team. Two of our boys, Jerry Borst and Kenny Mignogna, played first string. The others, including Harry Edwards, Russell Agostini, Robert Shearer, Frank Burick, Edward Clinton, Jimmy Stevic, Paul Szekely, and Norman Mulchan, were substitutes for the varsity and played junior var- sity football. Our other contributions to Pitcairn High's sports world were in basketball and base- ball. On the basketball team we were repre- sented by Lee Africa, Jim Stevic, Edward Clinton, Ken Mignogna, Dave Lukehart, Bob Shearer, Pat- sy Moiqa, and Bob Moon. Lee Africa and Kenny Mignogna were on the varsity squad. Terry Zim- merman was the manager of the varsity team. We also participated in the gym exhibition. n, l.. Africa, Mr. Snyder, J. Brown Three of our girls, Mary Ann Borst, Ethel Adams, and Dolores Lynn, are cheerleaders. Patricia Turner was chosen as a majorette for next year. Our representatives on student coun- cil this year were Helen Rae Graham, Judy Millar, Patsy Turner, and Lee Africa. Our class has also contributed to the band, the members being as follows: Patsy Turner, Dolores Lynn, Bernard Gei- ger, Terry Zimmerman, Lee Gray, Bob Moon, Dave Lukehart, Wayne Walthour, Paul Thurn, Barbara Closson, Nancy Hurst and Eugene Hreha. Since a number of new clubs have been added to our extra-curricular activities, the soph- omore class has been very quick to respond. Those that we ioined were Varsity Club, Glee Club, Tri Hi Y, Hi Y, Girls' Leaders Club, Press Club, F. H.A., Library Club, College Club, Boys' Leaders Club, American Legion Award Club. For our assembly this year the class pre- sented a few skits written by members of the class. A few of our talented classmates also per- formed. Some new additions to the class from Mon- roeville were Norman Mulchan, Dorothy Jae, Norma Sterling, Helen Rae Graham, Donna Clos- son, Carl Hahn, and Charlotte Overly. We conclude this year with a feeling of time well spent.

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Soplwmo e . . . HRACKET SQUAD Frcn? Row-Left to Right: J. Ray, J, Jones, D. Jae, C. Karlock, P. Turner, N. Hurst, C, Romano, l. Hallibaugh, J, Hayward, B Mullen, N. Sterling, P. Johns, C, Overly Sscond Row: C. Kiehl, A. Macino, T, Toothman, N. Molchan, J, Vukic, J, Miller, D. Lynn, M. Halzshu, E. Mercante, C. Stillwell W. Walthour, T. Zimmerman, E, Hrhea, P. Moffa Buck Row: W. LoHredo, F, Kren, J. Stevick, G. Moon, Miss Baldy, D, Lukehart, K. Mignogna, P. Thurn, R. Shearer Front Row-Left to Right: D. Brown, L. Airgoad, S. DeVirglo, M. Borst, L. Helmcin, H. Airgood, S. Booher, E. Adams, B, Col linsky, S. Benard, J. Brown, J. Cook, L, Bolden Second Row: H, Briney, B, Closson, H. Graham, G, Diable, M. DeVinny, B. Duke, B. Feiduk, J. Egan, F. Clark, I. DePaul, H Edwards Back Row: D, Cook, G. Helfrich, E, Dover, C, Hahn, L. Gray, J. Borst, L. Africa, E. Clinton, F. Burik, B. Geiger 22

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4? Q7 X FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS-Left to Right: Gary Adams, Fred Mendicino, Mrs, Bergman, Henny Ballenger, Nancy Keeley Almost a year ago, we Freshies, bewild- ered, confused, and mystified, embarked upon our initial voyage on the good ship, High School. However, we found that even though all our classes were in the high school, we were still considered part of the Junior High. But we refused to let this knowledge dampen our spirits, so we quickly adapted our new environment and set about to prove our leadership and ability. We organized our class selecting for our ollficers Fred Mendicino, President, Henrietta Ballenger, Vice President, Nancy Keeley, Secretary, and Gary Adams, Treasurer. Mrs. Bergman was our class adviser. In spite of the fact that many of the senior high activities were not open to us, we eagerly joined those which welcomed us. Those of us who were interested in music proudly joined the ranks of the band. In the Student Council Roger Borst, Nancy Rodgers, Mary Ann Hoff, and Fred Mendicino gave the freshman point of view in matters of discussion. A great many members of the Freshman class ioined the Girls' Leaders Club, the Boys' Leaders Club, the Library Club, the Hi Y, the Tri Hi Y, the Stage Crew, Chess Club, Press Club, and the American Legion Award Club. Many members of the class also partici- pated in the aym exhibition. In the field of sports the boys earned a dis- tinction for their class. On the gridiron ten fel- lows showed great promise for the future foot- ball history of P. H. S. They were Gary Adams, Chuck Conrad, John Schmitt, Paul Mauro, Bob Parks, Terry McGauley, Don McCraig, Dave DeVito, Kenny Hayward, Bill Duncan. Acting as managers for the football sauad were Orelio Vec- chio and Paul Troy. Some of our boys also went out for basketball. Those on the iunior high squad were Allen Border, Jim Flcry, Chuck Con- rad, Bob Williams, Gary Adams, Don McCaig, Richard Fisher, Paul Mauro, Kenny Hayward, Fred Mendicino, Bob Parks, Bill Duncan, and Clyde Edwards. Orelio Vicchio and Paul Troy were also the iunior high basketball managers. We Freshmen have acquired our knowledge this far by ups and downs. With an eye on the achievements of this enterprising class of '53, one can be sure that our members will write a brilliant history on the future of Pitcairn High School, our Alma Mater.