Portage Area High School - Excelsior Yearbook (Portage, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1956 volume:

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Sing of victories in the post, Sing of Memories that lost, Nestled in the Alleghenies Gucrded by God's own Hond Alma Mater Almo Mater Greatest in the Land The Green ond White our colors true .... HAIL, ALL HAIL TO YOU 2 Contents Administration .... . . 7 . . .Seniors Underelassmen ....... 33 45 .... . . .Sports Music Qrganizations Activities 1. . -1-.-.iliv Dedication To the professional and business people of Portage we dedicate this volume of the Excelsior. Their help, cooperation and leadership have been a guiding light in the accomplishments of our school. Therefore we take this means as students also honor them for their eFforts in our behalf. Attorneys Ferdinand Bionaz Automobile Dealers Barrett Motor Company Gervinski Motor Company Randall Motor Company Stager Chevrolet Company Automobile Parts 8i Supplies Wasko Auto Supply Bakeries Charles Rimini Bakery Banks Portage National Bank Barbers Sam-Talarigo-Bros-Syl Muz's Barber Shop Beauty Shops Guy Cicotello Beverages C. R. Sanders Piatak's Beverages Cleaners Portage Cleaners Clubs American Legion Home Association 4 of showing them that we Amvets Home Association Italiana La Marmora Jamestown Rod and Gun Club Koszciusko Group l Moose Home Association Women's Club of Portage Coal Producers Eastern Gas and Fuel Company Johnstown Coal and Coke Company Confectioners Eastland's Candy Company Dairies Keystone Farm Dairy Dentists Doctor J. Henry Benko Doctor C. M. Hochrein Doctor H. L. Williams Department Stores Schoenfeld's Department Store Factories Lancaster Sportwear Incorporated Florists Lozor's Greenhouse and Flower Shop Funeral Directors Beck's Funeral Home Serenko Funeral Home H. Blaine Weddell Garages Verba's Garage Gasoline Companies Ray Oil and Gas Company Gasoline Filling Stations Mulhollen's Mohawk Tire Service Orlosky's Service Station Varner's Service Station Grocers Calaba's Food Market Grecek's Economy Store Michaels' Wholesale Silagyi Brothers Andrew Timura's Grocery Store Hardware Dealers Billings Hardware Plummer's Hardware Hospitals Hoxsey Cancer Clinic Hotels Diehl Brothers Hotel Starlet Hotel West End Hotel Insurance Cowder-Sheriff lnsurance Co. Leonard Kozelsky John B. Mayers Agency Jewelers Evans Jewelers Ladies Wearing Apparel Chic Dress Shop Lumber Portage Lumber Company News Dealers Jones News Agency Newspapers Portage Dispatch Paint Dealers Severin's Paint 8g Sporting Goods Store Pharmacies Hons Drug Store Physicians Doctor Donald E. Burkett Plumbers Kissell Bros. Electrical Wiring 8g Plumbing Poultry Dealers Lautter Turkey Farm Printers Beckley Printing Company Radio 8. Television Dealers Duffy Television Sales 84 Service Restaurants Baird's Bar-B-Que Brown's Restaurant Flossy's Lunch Skating Rinks Rudolph's Skating Rink Tailors Grillo's Tailor Shop Welding Leman Machine Company 60- Ulaerafion 'i No man is able of himself to do all things. Homer .fgclminiafrafion The Board of Education fe- The board otuicers: Mr. Discavage, Mr. Miller, Mr. Sanders, and the retiring president Mr. Stilsfler, take Care of some last minute business before the reorganization meeting. The members of the Board o cation represent the Citizens school district. Their direction an have guided us thus far in our tion. The newly elected ofticers Joint Board are: President-Mr. Vice-President-Mr, Sanders, Secr Mr. Discavage, and Treasurer Miller. R... THE JOINT BOARD-SITTING: Thomas Michaels, William Discavage, Harry Sanders, Franklin Stiftler, Mrs. Chester Sanders, Mrs. John Franey, Mrs. John Lazere. STANDING: Charles Miller, John Orloslcy, John Oklamchak, Donald Fultz, Lewis Evans, Guy Cicotello, Ferdinand Bionaz-Solicitor. The absent board members are Eugene Creany, Bert Salsgiver, and Arthur Stern. 8 l , Edu- our effort duca- f the ie-any, tary- X- Mr. :4v'wg1fw-9:75551 , ? 1s-,tm f'f,:37,2 i - Laiul Cecelia Leginze Secretary to Mr. Flegal 1 i Y Edwin J. Flegal Supervising Principal The Administration Thro ugh their efficient administration, the wheels of our school run smo hly in spite of our rapidly increasing enrollment and cramped' quarters. cgi Eittllfl if tiiiliillli ' 11 Jean Ann Hughes Secretary to Mr. Plummer ...I , 5 l Robert W. Plummer High School Principal Science: Mr. Holliday, Mr. Nyeste, Mr. Ronan. Mining: Mr. Oxenreider. Home 3 X 'Q Keslar. Commercial: Miss Holliday, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Felix The F Our school strives to make the bays and girls of today the active citizens of tomorrow Joseph L. Harlow-Pennsylvania State University BS., St. Francis. James Hess-lndiana State Teachers College, B.S Evelyn Felix-Mt. Aloysius, B.A. Leonard L. Holliday-Indiana State Teachers Col lege, B.S. Sara Holliday-University of Pittsburgh, BS. Grace Keslor-Indiana State Teachers College, BS Kathryn E. Kazelsky-Pennsylvania State Univer sity, BA, M. Ed., Clarion State Teachers College B.S. Albert W, LaVclnche-Lock Haven State Teachers College, BS., University of Pittsburgh, M, Ed. English: Miss Seaman, Mr. Harlow, Mr. Seymour. Mathematics: Mr. Oxenreider, Mr. Ronan. taking part in an ever-changing society. The faculty endeavors to carry out this obiective. Steve Nyeste-St. Francis, BS., University of Pitts- burgh, M. Ed. Earl S. Oxenreider-Muhlenberg, Ph, B., University of Pittsburgh, M. Ed. A. J. Pelliccioni-St. Francis, BA. University of Pittsburgh, M. Ed. William L. Ronan-St. Francis, B.S. Ruth I. Seaman-Otterbein College, BA, Columbia University, M.A. Walter Seymour-St. Francis, B.A., Duke University. Dorothy A. Thomas-Indiana State Teachers Col- lege, B.S., University of Pittsburgh, M. Ed. Julia E. Yacos-Indiana State Teachers College, B. Ed., Pennsylvania State University, M. Ed. Social Studies: Mr. Pelliccioni, Mr, Nyeste, Mr. Lo- Vanche, Mr. Hess. K Languages: Miss S Librarian: Miss Kozelslcy. eaman, Mr. Seymour. Guidance: Miss Yacos itil ,, Panda gf ,qu- Music: Mr. Hepner, Mr. Colelli Our school does not neglect The im- portance ot The construcTive use ot our leisure Time and an awareness of The beauty around us. Health: Mrs. Kesl ar, Mr LaVanche. Ar t: Mrs. Saloney Faculty Leonard Colelli-Indiana State Teacher: College B S q Boston University, M.M. Ed. James Hepner-Indiana State Teachers College B S , UmvorslTy of Pittsburgh Gladys Salohey-Lock Haven State Teachers Col lege BS, Mt. Aloysius. Driver Education: Mr. Hess. Student Teacher: Jerome Yetslco - St Francis. Commercial Substitute Teacher. Ferdinand Bionaz-ST. Francis, St Louis University, Catholic University. LL. B. 1 gV..iH...,. Dr. Benlco Examining Dentist Dr. Willicms Examining Dentist ,Q Our physical well being i not neglected was I Q Q A s li li' l 1 The onnuol physicols. Wotch Mary Lou's blood pressure zoom! Dr. Burkett Miss Lozere School Nurse Miss Froney Home Visitor Examining Physician 1 3, 1 K 1 . ..,., .- 3? E. .N ' Cafeteria SNR: Mrs. Mary Yacisin, Mrs. Efiie Johnson, Miss Jemima Davis. Custodian: Mr. A. Burke. These services are also vita! To our education. Bus Drivers: ROW ONE-F. Goss, C. Arpino. ROW TWO-C. Fisher, G. Smerk, R. Hochrein, P. Newfield, VV. Eckenrode. 14 eniorri nf Class Hlstory The memories ot the past three years tor 121 semors of the Class of 56 wlll be like a rainbow brlght vtvld and beautttul ln August 1953 we started as sophomores wuth our new sponsors Mnss Johnson and Mr Pellnccnonx ln our t1rst class meeting we elected Tom Michaels Presldent Shirley Batche Vice President John Layo Secretary and Herb Lazere Treasurer Our actlvmes Included skatung parties stationery drnve the Snowball dance and an Easter egg campaign A year had passed and now we were lunlors Tom Muchaels was again Pres: dent Duck Hughes Vlce Presldent John Layo Secretary and Herb Lazere Treas urer With the departure ot Mass Johnson Mrs Keslar and Mr Pelllcclom helped us through another successful year A hugh point ot the year was the arrtval of our class rmgs The class play Junlor Senior Prom and our Easter egg campatgn were other hnghlnghts But the greatest accomplushment was the establishing of an all Night Party after the annual Junior Senior Prom lt prayed successful and was enloyed by all who attended Seniors at last' Our oftlcers were Tom Mlchaels President Duck Hughes Vice President John Layo Secretary and Herb Lazere Treasurer lt was a busy year and our class puctures class play and our annual Excelslor helped to make lt a great year As a reward for our hard work we took the tradltlonal trap to Washnngton D C Baccalaureate servlce was held May 20 We recenved our sheepsknns at Commencement exercises May 24 Now we have sadly sald tarewell to our Alma Mater but the beautiful mernorles of our three years wttl' her wlll linger on for many years s . . , . - , . 1 - - 1 1 1 1 ' 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 I 1 ' I 1 1 1 ' . , . . ' I - I 4 1 1 1 ' 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 , . . . 1 I Hi ass of Class Sponsors-Mrs. Keslar, Mr. Pelliccioni and Class Oflicers take time out for o little relaxation before tackling a class proiect. Q One hundred twenty-one members of our class will leave behind us the best days ot our lives, frolicking times as underclassmen, enioyment in sports, clubs, dances, musicals, plays, friendship of fellow classmates, cram- ming tor tests, the usual round ot gradua- tion activities. For us these delightful days are now past, but they shall live in our mem- ories tor years to come. They now become, as expressed in the title of the Class Song, Moments to Remember. Senior Class Officers THOMAS MICHAELS Pickles - June 18 - Academic - All Sports 4,5, Chorus 4,5.6, Class President 4,5,6, Drivers 6, Excelsior 6, Football 4,5, Varsity 6. RICHARD HUGHES Dick - July 'I3 - Academic All County Band 5, Bond 4,5,6, Bowling 4,5, Class play 5,6, Class ,f Vice-President 5,6, Excelsior 6, Golf 6, ' X JOHN LAYO Tunda - July 26 -- Academic ..... ..... . . All Sports 4,5,6, Basketball 4, Class Secretary 4,5,6, Football 4,5,6, Intramurals 6, Ping Pong 6, Student Council 4. HERBERT LAZERE Jake - October 31 - Academic Band 4,5,6, Bowling 4, Class play 5, Class Treasurer 4,5,6, Golf 6, S,O.S. 4,5, Vice-President 6, Science, Secretary-Treasurer 4, 17 .max fy 4' gui DONALD ADAMS D A - June 4 - Academic Basketball Manager 4,5,6g Football Manager 4,5,6, Hunting and Fishing 59 Varsity 6. THOMAS BAITH Baitsie - January 18 - General Hunting and Fishing 4,5,6g Track 4,5,6. t -J 43 BETTY ANN BERKHIMER Betts - September 5 - Commercial Chorus 4,5,6f Commercial 5, G.A.A. 4,5, Student Council 4,5,6, Study 6, Y-Teens 4. CHARLES BODOSKY Chick - May 5 - Academic All Sports 4,55 Baseball 5,65 Basketball 5,6, Drivers 62 Football 6, Library 6, Ping Pong 6. 18 .IEANETTE BAKER Jerrie - April 13 - Home Economics Chorus 4, Class Play: Make Up 5,65 Drivers 4: G.A.A. 4,55 Home Ec 61 Pep 5, Y-Teens: Inter-Counselor 4. CECILIA BARISH Babe - January 29 - Home Economics All Sports 4, Class Play 65 G.A.A. 4,5,65 Home Ec 4, Pep 5. SHIRLEY BATCHE Poopsie - May 16 - General All Sports 4, Class Play 65 Pep 5, Student Council 4,5,6. WILLIAM BELOVSKY Bill - August 30 - General Baseball 5,65 Basketball 4,55 Chorus 5,61 Track Manager 4,5,6g Varsity 67 Wrestling 5,6. xi? in 'Q' HELEN BUNK - April 20 - Commercial G.A.A. 4,5,6g Handicraft 4, Study 4,5,6. JOYCE CADWALLADER Joy - June 22 - Commercial G.A.A. 6, Pep 55 Study 4. BETTY CANN Betty - May 22 - Commercial Class Play: Usherette 5, Commencement: Usherette 4,55 Hilltop 6. ARTHUR CORDWELL Art - November 29 -- General Chorus 4,5,6g Drivers 6, Hunting and Fishing 4,5,6. GEORGIANNE BORLIE Geo - March 24 - Home Economics All Sports 4, Class Play: Make Up 65 G,A,A. 4,69 Hilltop 5,6. NORINA BORSATO Norine - January 9 - Commercial Class Play: Prompter 51 Commercial 55 Dramatics 4, Library 4,5,6 Study 6. 55 Handicraft ANNA COUGHLIN Flash - November 5 - Home Economics Chorus 4,5,6g Drum Major 4,5,6g Home Economics: President 6 Pep 55 Uniform Caretaker 4,51 Y-Teens 4,5. JANET CRAIG Janie - October 25 - Home Economics All Sports 47 G.A.A. 4,5,6p Pep 5. 19 DORIS CRUM I 1 Doris' - March 28 - Commercial Bowling 5,65 Handicraft 4. ROBERT CUSTER Bob - January 27 - General Bowling 4,55 Drivers 65 Football 5,65 Varsity 6. 5'-'!..7-F KATHLEEN DU RAS Katy - December 28 - Commercial Chorus 4,55 Excelsior 65 G.A.A. 4,5,65 Gym Jamboree 55 Hilltop 4,5,65 Home Room: Secretary-Treasurer 65 Maiorette 4,5,65 Pep 55 Prom Attendant 5. u Band 4,5,65 Choru FRANCIS DZURENKO Diz - March 31 -- Academic s 4, Section Leader 5,65 County Band 55 County Chorus 45 District Band 55 Drivers 65 Science 5,65 Swing Band 4,5,65 Tape Recording 6. 20 MARJORIE DEMKO Margie - February 8 - General G.A.A. 65 Handicraft 45 Home Room: President 55 Pep 5. JON LEA DERRICK Joey - October 6 - Commercial Class Play: Prompter 55 Commercial 55 Dramatics 45 Library 4,5,6. PATRICIA DlEHL Pat - January 4 - Academic Band 4,5, Treasurer 65 Class Play 5,65 G.A.A. 4,5,65 Pep 55 Swing Band 45 Y-Teens 4. JAMES DUDLEY Dvd - April 5 - Academic Basketball 4,55 Drivers 65 Football 45 Library 65 Ping Pong 65 Varsity 5, 6. f Jw -.43 53 EDWARD FEDORKO Ed - September 10 - General All Sports 4, Class Play 6, Football 5,6, Science 5, Varsity 5,6. VIRGINIA FUIEK Nin - March 20 - Home Economics Class Play: Make Up 5,6, Home Economics 6, Pep 5, S.O.S. 4,5, Study 4. MICHAEL GAGAN Mike -- December 28 - Academic Baseball 4,5, Football 6, Rifle 5, Varsity 6. EDWARD GALLA Butch - January 17 - General Baseball 4, Basketball 4,5,6, Class Play 5,6, Hunting and Fishing Secretary 6, Intramurals 5, Sports 4,5, Student Council: Ambassa- dor at Large 6. 'Z' WESLEY EARNEST Wes - November 26 - Academic Football 4,5, Hunting and Fishing: President 6, Rod and Gun 4,5. MARIAN EVANS Mimi - June 4 - Academic Chorus 4,5,6, Class Play 5, Dramatics 4, Drivers 6, Hilltop 4,5,6, Journalism 6, Library 4,5,6, Pep 5, Student Council 4,5,6, Delegate to State Convention 4. -ai and xx if qv' .X ig JAMES GILMAN Pud - April 12 - General All Sports 4, Basketball 4,5,6, Class Play 6, Science, President 6. ALBERTA GORBA Toots - August 13 - Commercial G.A.A. 4,5,6, Hilltop 5,6, Library 4,5,6, Pep 5, S.O,S. 5, Y-Teens 4,5. ALVIN GRECZEK Poump - December 21 - General Hunting and Fishing 4, Intramurals 4,5, Ping Pong 6. DANIEL HASCHAK Dan - October 26 - Academic Baseball 4, Basketball 4,5,6, Bowling 4, Football 4,5,6, Ping Pong 4, Varsity 6. ...I 3. 'Q if MARLENE JOSEPH - March 24 - Commercial Class Play: Student Director 6, Commercial 5, Excelsior 6, Handi- craft 4, Journalism 6. MARIE KANIS Buzzard - August 14 - Commercial Commercial 5, Handicraft 4, Study 6. .1 X-nd JEAN HOLGASH Jeanie - November 24 - Commercial Bowling 4, Class Play: Make Up 5,6, Class Play: Program 6, Pep 5, Study 4. LARRY HOLLIDAY Doc - April 14 -- General Home Room: Treasurer 6, Hunting and Fishing 5,6, Treasurer 5, Ping Pong 4, S.O.S. 6. JOHN HOLLOP Hub - October 2'I - General Drivers 6, Hunting and Fishing 4,5,6, Library 4,5,6, Ping Pong 6, S.O.S. 4,5,6, Track 4,5, Varsity 4. WAYNE INMAN Skinner - August 22 - Academic Drivers 6, Hunting and Fishing 6, Intramurals 4,5,6, Science 4,5, S.O.S. 4,5, Study 4. l l JOHN KOSHAK Jesse -- February 5 - Academic Band 4,5,65 Student Director 5,65 Co-Chairman 65 Chorus 4,5,65 Drivers 65 Excelsior 65 lntramurals 4,5,65 Ping Pong 25 Science: Vice-President 35 S.O.S. 25 Student Council 4, Secretary-Treasurer 5, Vice-President 65 Swing Band 4,5,65 Teen Canteen: Treasurer 4,5, President 6 JOSEPH KOSTAN Joe - February 22 - General Hunting and Fishing 4,55 Ping Pong 65 Pistol 45 Science 5. CECll.lA KOZA G.A.A. 65 Handicraft 4,5. lucy - November 5 - Academic DIANNE KOZELSKY Diane - March 7 - Commercial Commercial 5,65 Study 4. 1-.sa C7 CATHERINE KISH Kate - October 8 - Commercial Class Play: Make Up 55 Pep 55 Study 65 Y-Teens 4. MARY KISSELL Koach - December 2 - Commercial Class Play: Make-up 55 Drivers 65 Excelsior 65 Handicraft: President 4,55 Leathercraft 65 Planning Committee 6. 3 ir- JACK KREUTZBERGER Kreutzy - April 20 - Academic Bowling 45 Class Play: Stage Hand 55 Drivers 6: Science 5. JOSEPH KRISKO Didge - July 24 - General All Sports 4,5,65 Football 4,55 Intramurals 4,5,65 Ping Pong 6, CHARLES LAUER Chucko - August 'I8 - Academic Bowling 4g Class Play: Student Director 6, Golf 6, Library 5,61 Science 52 S.O.S. 4. JAMES LAZOR Rocky - March 19 - Academic Hunting and Fishing 62 Intramurals 4,5,6p Ping Pong 4,5,6g Varsity 6. ia V. , ,ga-n ll' -6 -.JJ 3 JEANETTE MAGERKO Jam -January 'l6 - Academic Excelsior 5,62 G.A.A. 6f Handicraft 4, Pep 5, Student Council 5,6. ELIZABETH MARKOVICH Bunny - April 20 - Commercial Commercial 5, Handicraft 4, Study 6. 4:5 MARLENE LESKO Mar - March 2 - Commercial Class Play: Make Up 55 Excelsior 61 GAA. 6g Gym Jamboree 4 Home Room: Secretary-Treasurer 47 Maiarette 4,56 Pep 5 Study 4 ALEX LONG Goog - December 17 - Academic All Sports 4,52 Tape Recording 61 Wrestling 5,6 MARY ANN LUTZ Fuzz - September 'IO - Commercial Drivers 65 G,A.A. 4,5,6y Handicraft 4, Study 56 Science 65 Study 4,5. RONALD LUTZ Ron - May 27 - General in PATRICIA McCARTHY Pat - April 9 - Commercial Class Play: Usherette 5: Commencement: Usherette 5: Pep 5: Study 4. WILLIAM MCCLARREN Bill - November 25 - General Drivers 6: Hunting and Fishing 4,5,6p Track 4. MASON MCCREARY Frank - December I - General 5 Basketball 4: Bowling 4, Intramurals 6: Sports 4,5,6. SHIRLEY MELOTTI Shirl - September 21 - Commercial Class Play: Usherette 5, Commencement: Usherette 5: Pep 5: Study 4,6. FRANCE MASTALER Frenchie - .Iune I - Commercial Bowling 6: Camera: Treasurer 4: Girls Chorus 4,5,6: Mixed Chorus 4,5,6g Study 4,6. WALTER MAUL Jeep - March 21 - Commercial Camera 4: Class Play 6, District Chorus 5: Drivers 6: Science 5. H N.. , 'life- ,.g,,-in e 4 sf , . if 'l BRUCE MIKONSKY Buck - November 3 - General Hunting and Fishing 4,5,6. JANICE MILES 'Jan - March I9 - General Chorus 4,5,6p Class Play: Usherette 5: Commencement: Usherette 5: Dramatics 4: G.A,A. 65 Hilltop 6: Pep 5: Student Council 4,5,6: Teen Canteen: Treasurer 6. . '14 I GRANT MOORE Chip - February 4 - Academic Basketball 5, Excelsior 6, Hilltop 6, Science, President 4,5, Tennis 5,6, Varsity 6. JAMES MROZEK Squire - May 3 - General Football 4, lntramurals 4,5,6, Ping Pong 6, Science 5, Study 4. lm rf., ten, JN: - IGM ,s t -if-4 r V' GEORGE NOVOTNY Fruit - September 21 - General All Sports 4,5, Bowling 4, Drivers 6, S.O.S. 4,5,6, Tape Recording 6, Wrestling 5,6. LAWRENCE PAGE Boy - December 10 - General Bowling 4, Hunting and Fishing 5, Tape Recording 6, Wrestling 5,6. 'uf al DUANE NEWFIELD Du Du - September 5 - General Bowling 4, Chorus 4,5,6, Hunting and Fishing 5,6, JOHN NIMITZ Admiral - June 18 - General Band 4,5,6, Baseball 4,5,6, Basketball 4,5,6, Chorus 4,5,6, Home Room: President 6, Hunting and Fishing 5, Ping Pong 6, Varsity 6. MARGIE NIMITZ Bedbugs - June 13 - Commercial Commercial 5, Handicraft 4, Hilltop 4,5,6, Study 6. WILLIAM NOEL Bill - November 18 - Academic Bowling 4, Science 5, Tape Recording 6, Wrestling 5. 4- LOUIS PISARSKI Lou - August I8 - General All Sports 45 Bowling 45 Football 65 S.O,S 5,65 Varsity 45556. DONALD PODRASKY Don - July 26 -- General Camera 45 Science 556. RICHARD POPCHOCK Dick - June 22 - General Science 5,65 Study 4. GERALD PRISTAS Junkin Jerry - December 2 - General All Sports 45 Bowling 45 Drivers 65 Tennis 55 Varsity 65 Wrestling 456. pl 'lv NORMAN PATRICK Norm - August 28 - General Bowling 4,55 Football 4,5565 Varsity 5,65 Wrestling 556. JOHN PIATAK Jack - December I7 - Commercial Basketball 45 Hunting and Fishing 65 Study Club 4,556 Dramatics 45 G.A.A. 65 Pep 5. NANCY PYO Nancy - May 21 - Commercial THERESA RAMUS Terry - August 5 - Commercial Bowling 5,65 Handicraft 4. JEAN REPKO Jeanie - October 4 - Commercial Bowling: Captain 5, Class Play: Prompter 6, G.A.A. 6, Handicraft: Secretary 4, Hilltop 5,6, Library 4,5,6. JUNE RlTCHEY June - June 1 - Home Economics All Sports 4, Cheerleader 4,5,6, Class Play 6, G,A.A. 4,5, Pep 5 Student Council 6, Varsity 6. 4' AA?-y of sic F? ANTOlNET'l'E SCIPIONE Tonie - February 23 - Commercial Chorus 4,5,6, Class Play: Usherette 6, Dramatics 4, Drivers 6, G.A.A. 6, Handicraft 5, Hilltop 4,5,6, Pep 5, Student Council 4,5,6. JOSEPHINE SCIPIONE Jo - August 27 - Academic Chorus 4,5,6, Class Play 5, Drivers 6, Excelsior 6, Handicraft: Treasurer 4, Hilltop 5,6, Journalism 6, Pep 5, Student Council 4,5. FERN ROBINE Torney - December l - General Cheerleader 4,5,6, Class Play 5, Drivers 6, G.A.A. 4,5, Gym Jam boree 4, Pep 4,5,6, Varsity 6. THERESAE RYKALA Terry - September I2 - Commercial Chorus 4,5,6, Class Play: Usherette 6, Commercial 5, Dramatics 4 Hilltop 4,5,6, Journalism 6. JOHN SARANETZ Sleepy - February 3 - General Bowling 4,5, Drivers 6, Library 6, Student Council 4. ALBERT SCHAFFRANEK Al - May 4 - General Hunting and Fishing 5, Science 6, Study 4. -df BARBARA SERENKO Bobs - October 9 - Commercial Commercial 55 Dramatics 45 Drivers 65 Leather 6. BETTY SHEVOCK Betts - January 23 - Commercial Cheerleader 4,55 Chorus 4,65 Class Play: Usherette 65 G Hilltop 4,5,65 Library 45 Pep 55 Y-Teens 4. MARY SHINGLER Janie - November 28 - Commercial Handicraft 65 Pep 55 Study 4. FRANCIS SHUTY Fritz - September 6 - General Bowling 45 Drivers 65 Golf 65 Science 5. .A.A. 4,5,65 ps. , 14 29 MARGARET SEAMAN Peggy - March 23 - Commercial Commercial 55 Handicraft 4,5. RAY SEASE Seasal - January 24 - Academic Bowling 45 Hunting and Fishing 5,6. 5-O W' BERNARD STOHON Stone - January 18 - General Bowling 55 Camera 45 Class Play 55 Drivers 65 Golf 65 Home Room Treasurer 45 Student. Council 5. JEAN STOMBAUGH Ethel - December 3 - Commercial Chorus 4,5,65 Class Play: Usherette 65 Commercial 55 G.A.A. 4 Hilltop 55 Journalism 65 Study 45 Y-Teens 4. LOIS STOMBAUGH Louie - May 28 - Commercial Chorus 4,5,6, Class Play 5, Usherette 6, Commercial 6, Handicraft 5, Journalish 6, Study 4. GRACE SWANHART Swannee - November 20 - Commercial Chorus 4,5,6, Drivers 6, G.A.A, 4,5,6, Pep 5, Y-Teens 4. - C r fal . is... A -W... . 5. it DON TIMURA Sam - October 8 - General Band 4, Baseball 4,5,6, Basketball 4,5,6, Chorus 4,5, Vice-President 6, Class Play 6, Football 4,5,6, Home Room: President 6, Varsity 4, Secretary 5, President 6. RITA TIMURA Tim - February T8 - Home Economics Class Play 5,6, Drivers 6, GAA, 4,6, Home Economics 6, Pep 5, Y-Teens 4. ' 9 GAIL SWEENEY Sween - April' 5 - Commercial Band 4, Vice-President 5, Secretary 6, Chorus 4,5, Class Play 6 G.A.A. 4, Vice-President 5, President 6. Pep 4, Teen Canteen 4 Vice-President 5,6. Y'Teens 5. PRISCILLA SZOKE Kutzy - October 27 -- Academic Cheerleader 4,5,6, Drivers 6, G.A.A. 5,6, Pep 5, Varsity 6, Y-Teens 4. DOROTHY TALARIGO Dot - March 30 - Home Economics Chorus 4, Class Play: Prompter 6, G.A.A, 4,6, Hilltop retary-Treasurer 5, Y-Teens 4. PATRICIA TALARIGO Pat - December 12 - Commercial Handicraft 6, Pep 5, Study 4. ' i gzff ' ' 5ii.1fv.,i i-'V r 6, Pep. Sec Cl.. i R E 1 i X5 'l A DEAN VASBINDER - October 6 - General Chemistry 55 Library 65 S.O.S. 4,5,6, PEGGYANN WASKO Peggyann - April 20 - Academic Band 4,5,65 Chorus 4,5,65 Drivers 65 G.A,A. 45 Leather 65 Student Council 5, Secretary-Treasurer 65 Yearbook 65 Y-Teens 4,5. CATHERINE WASKOWSKY Kitten - June I2 - Academic All Sports 45 Cheerleader 4,5,65 Class Play 55 Library 45 Pep 55 Varsity 5,6. MARY WHITE Mur -- January 24 - Home Economics Class Play: Prompter 65 Drivers 65 G.A.A. 4,65 Hilltop 5,65 Pep 55 Study 4. MARY LYNN TYGER Mama - October 9 - Commercial Color Guard 4,5,65 Handicraft 55 Journalism 6. RICHARD URDA Red - June 24 - Commercial Baseball 5,65 Bowling 45 Class Play: Stage Hand 55 Drivers 65 Golf 65 Hunting and Fishing: President 55 Intramurals 4,55 Study 45 Wrestling 5,6. F' i ' , -d DON WILSON Willy - April 'I2 - Commercial Band 4,5,6, Vice-Chairman 4,55 Baseball: Manager 4,5,65 Basketball 45 Chorus 4,5,65 Class Play 55 Football 4,5,65 Hilltop 65 Home Room: Vice-President 5, President 65 Study 45 Varsity 5,6. DONNA WILSON Don - September 'l9 - Commercial Chorus 4,5,65 Commercial 5,65 Dramatics 45 Handicraft 65 Hilltop 5,6. GEORGE WILSON 'wzrfl GoGenhcm - July 10 - Academic Band 4,5,6, Chorus 4,5,6, Ping Pong 6, Science 4. 4? JAMES WOOMER Y Jim - Ociober 14 - Academic Bowling 45 Class Play: Stage Hand 5, Drivers 6, Tape Recording 6g Science 5. ,E MARLENE YANCISIN Yulch -Augusl 6-Commercial Band 4,5,6g Chorus 4, Class Play 5, GAA 4,5,6, Pep 41 Y-Teens 4. RONALD ZAHER Ron -September 23-General Drivers 6, Ping Pong 6, Science 4g Sludenf Council 4,5 6, Study N I... FREDERICK ZOCK Tucker -May l2-General Hunfing and Fishing 5g Foofball 4,5,6g Sludy 4g Varsity 6, fv 'E' Senior Class Play Try outs. 5' Tape Recordmg 6 Selecting Commence-men? Announcemenls .2 Un Jwcfa we Q- mow Vincent Iylichoels, our closs president, was on honor student, on outstonding othlete, ond o loyol ond thought- ful friend, He vvos o reolly good guy in every woy, ond his hoppy, unseltish chorocter should be on inspirotion to oll of us for yeors to come. Since this life is chiefly o test for our right to eternol hoppiness, it is likely thot Vinnie possed thot test eorly- and with honors, ds usucll. JM6 ll V V W li tl ' xl I ss of '57 J-1..,a -d X. -, S11 L I 1 A .1-S1 -' X Q -5, : 5.511 V Muclwocls S. Bobisln . 355191 A Presndent Vrce-President l ' H N Pj M-,-J A Y If f 1 J 1 'Q ' I v' N ' A R. Treml E. Gervinslci Secretory Treasurer Class sponsors-Mtss Seaman, Mr. Lc1Vonche ond the class ofica-t's are pleased wnlt the flnonclol report of the Junior Gloss .2 A' ' or K A b Q J E Y ' I X 'A -. N' C ,,,,, L. . Q Xi fr . md , . l I A. Arpino M Boitl'1 R.Bcml'1 W Boith L Bqlsor L Bclsor its 'A . af 2 Q .a -A r- -r t X -. 'viii 'E ' I . 1 x . B A .. C. Bosile N. Beers R. Beers M. Better M Bom F. Benden J 'X 'Q 1 X - ' A' X - . ' .V 4 l l ' I D Beniczck J, Benton A. Berkheimer B. Bindugo J Bobrowicz P. Boley l 'J F ,af E , ' .0 V ' -, -4-nv . x I f , . -' J. Bolton R Borlie J. Brunnet 35 T. Bryson J. Bulow A. Bunk ,, -. .1 N.- - -v N A 1 .J ' -' J Codwullrxder L, Conyock J. Cmsole M, Cgggisl T. Cehelnlk -,W we f . ' X ,av . 3321 X 41.592 1, A J. Courvino C. Crum B. Crlchlon C. Dovinson C. Davison v, Q A ., fs -3 X l 1 In ' J. Demco R. Dorsclw J. Eastland C.Elcl1in D. Enderline .K , ,P . Y . 543 8- fl, gg,,7..L Wu A W N. Evans C. Flnnegon P.Gobc1ny E. Gcgon R.Gohc1gen ,57 4' . 'Q-gi D. Chrlsko P. DeMc1si J. Erickson 19. X qv' W. Gollcher Y. Genhle L. George N V sh- I fF, F ' 1 M Greenczwoy , Rf ' i 'Lf 5 4 gj , .. lk fi ' 'S' We leurn To express ourselves in English class. 36 R. Hullolnon R. Grlgoleflo mr B. Handel fi, Q32 P. Hodge S Hodge D. Hopper T Horobowncz B Jones G. Jones in Q xx'-7 1' If H f R Jones R Keslar J Klel B Kllen R Klein G Klemun QA A,.., T, b ,.... sf? 9 Zi ' N' .rel . 1 P 7143 ' ri' , ,., 'N f .5 1 'TJ l s I 4 VA K -' - Q .. ' S , - , f A . S Klock H Koenigsberg A, Kohgrie F. Kopnicky Tv Kordlsh M. Kogan Q . ' E 1 is 'fi M Kremeck E. Krull R. Kullck F Kunko J. Kunrod D. Lamar ., 1 , -A r S .. R A. 1 'Q 3 Qqilf nf . B Leap M Lesko X J. Lutz M. Leposky e 4 ss A M. Lucas I J. Lynch Plans for the Jumor-Senior Prom are progressmg 37 S. Mocidyn A42 . -...Ar 'A J 'll' X M N if af P McVicker Q ' v A -df on-1' E Okhovsky K XX w -6 . 'E' J. P. Modwgon 43- f' l J Miroviclw X.: 5 f J. Orovecz ' Z. J. Moticnc JW? m ,gd F a- Bi X N Moors- ? 7 K' ft H Orlowsky 0 H, f 1 A ix rua S C L.Px1onyol4 R Podrosky P Pormchok Qui E .. -- mf ,..,, - .Q - ul - nc N 3 rl, xl ' NFS! J Maul A McCabe :' V -dl .1 ,tr-AA Y- Moyer J Nezmeskx 'Z if -.inf lf F. Pczsi J Possick 63 ' . 4 L .X B Prom J Price ' 5 7 K- at -8 xv.-1 X I, f M Rwfchey R B, Rowe Juniors pkmrng orders for 4 GSS rmgs of Evcms Jewdry Sfore B. Scnintz -s,,.. WUs, 'aa-6 Quay.. X 4 M McCabe va . A D. Nolan cs 4 ,da . wg-3-39 1 J Potrnck R Price an x-Eff J. Rnfchey A. Sacco! '21 X --K.. J. Sanders 1 .a X'-'rf lx D Schnwdt Y' x.. R Show Lf, X f J Sokolskv 5 fi' X K M S10 ncovlch :L is 4. A K. Trimboth 5, F. Vosclnek k..4'i K, M. Wozniok J T -ef -:QP x 1'-as F. Scnko T Sciko I ' W G sis.: ' . l X... ga. J Slgcdo T. Skrmok Q- -. 43' 'vu his A .A ' J M SOPCITG A Sossong it-or W. xv'-rv G. Stefonko D Stoner sm, f' .::.. li - K' T , .Q 5' L. TY9-ef J. Vongunlder N Walls F. Wisen 13 A Yodsin A, Yogus 'Q . 1 9' 'Q A -63 -Cfiaf. .A S Seaman il fi.- . I J. Smerk T Sossong ii ...-v X . P Stoner ,, 2 'if-. xl ' Tx. J S'3J4O'0k J Sf-vvum .A -f X- . 0 , tgp---I . x AH.. vi I M Smezk J. S'm1o'1c1 Y' it Q ,. AQ W rv: 'Q' 1 dk J SQUIHGVIO G Stnger F STOVICT1 K Tglqy-'go rf' 14 4 '-X. QQ' 'Q M Zock Jumors hord cn work on the community calendar. Class sponsors: Mr. Holliday, Mr Harlow, and the Class omcers enloying the October sunshine. lass of J. CA L Abbofs C. Adams r ,ge ff at A' 1 ff . - G. Baird E. Baifh lx -Q rl ' A. Bem M. Benden M. Bodosliy M, Bodosky C. Adams T. Adams A, BON- C. Barreff fs' gf' A . . f W 5' . 1 T H. Benko M. Benlon l.. Brown T. Causer 4 ar pu ,A . ITV C '40 'Tl' 'Nui' X Y' T I I M. Gallaher R. Ec rnest President Vice-Pres V3 'Ii J . 1 'll' : va., X L J. Auld P. Sigado Secretary Treasurer .... li 5 -sr' Pda- -v- Av uf A P' 4 J. Andring F. Babish ...so B Baughman T. Belinda A. Berkau J. Biauce L. Chappell P. Chappell l wif 5 ' ' G. Clopperton P. Coleman . 'vw' ,rr J J I ::. . J 4.7 NX'-of r . A Q 1 ,: . R Coleman J. Costo - .sd . 1 . 4 Q- -v 'T' x -V' N. Coffle R. Cowon av 'A A -av ' - I' . I R. Dclvis F. Diehl J 14, X. , ff V - f I J- Dl-'VOS J. Dzurenko ,, A ,JU M ir. fi-7 H J. Flood M. Fox J. George P. George A 1.3 4'YP 9 LOST mlnule crcmming for that bug test. T.. au., 'W IX , J l'2+-ill J st , X Q, , I L. ,,,.. Egg -S 9,5 F, Cox E. Cromer R. Crum 'Ol 711 t X J l L Q ru I lf' 9 rn 1- 11 U G, ff Q C a no cu :-gg: V9 h xv F: it-' 0' . E. , N 2. .':,, .. J. Elchin T,EnderIif-19 L. Fcrren V.-X, Jw' R, Furtkevic W. Govlok F. Gentile M. Glasgow J. Glism G. Greenuwoy at www J. Davis JQH J. Dubreucz R. Flegol G. George D. Hcrgerick 'fd , -cr . v .f 3 I L I. Haschak W. ltell rv 4? X . M. . X Y ...YN X 4 1 R, Klein J Kopnicky 19' La W ..i,'1 ..J bfi- W 'Q 4 L R. Leturgy R Lindenberg . Q1 N. Luszik J. Luiz 2 45 .f 4 Q Z H. McCabe C. McCarthy Sophornores at work busiiy Ending Library Science work sheets. - .Z I6 63,9 X. A Kent J' x .6 W Kreurnenacker Ig! Q3 K C Liizinger I vi- C Makosky J McCreary answers fo the questions on their 1 . ,Q ,ia li D Kiel 1-'N 4 L fb C Kunrod ,fu 'TJ' A Ek: R. Long L Q ,1. if ..,' X- T Markovich 'J 42' I R MCQuilien 9 ii Ll bi .W -xx -Q: A 'Q ' s-vm 51 vs-- - i VV. Kiel P. Kinney .Q-I I P M Layo F3 Lemon Ap- Na V rl '9 X. Air i R Long N. Lucas V1?-i'v,' v I J. Maus G. McCabe gf 'as Kg xv? 1 fix S Miierko D. Mifsico v,.s..., ,D ' ic 5 K.. 1x K 43 4 K :I-I i , ,V if J. Moyer A. Mrazek Y i A, - ...A -- 1 -f 'J -FY, L K if A R. Napier B. Niper A kffg . A Nrm cfm. 3 -0 of' I S pm Rum ,KN .nl 'df 1X R Pokoy 1 L x , D Pros1eyovsky 4 .J E. Sody JM- -J M. Shaffer Q3 P. Sleblelec 'rr' A - 3 V3.9 , . X v XX ll , , ' ' hai .' Q ...ev 41 . .e ' W ua '54 ff Xi' x 1, L . 1,51 W Nrwfmwy M Orwfz M Ondeyr R Olxhmwk M L an 53 3 - '- gg- J J ' Q X X' X r sw M PU il-ni 3 L Poo B! D Rot an If C Sclvukos Xi E, Sharpe F' Z -' all J. Srmolu , Q l V Hx H Pwscxrskw R Wmmmv J po Q' .. 1 ? 'i' t H' .t Q 5 t 'X ' f i ' 3 'fd' ' -F' Ii ' ao. . , v Kd 1 , 'ii . . Q '1--at -Q ,, sq X 'I F Q 5 X R Poorvmv M Pzmfhock S Popdvock M Portr 4- ' ' 6' -an V Juv N 'Q' Q. W5 5: 1 , , .-in VV Repkc' M Rwtdvcy J RM? ug ' 3 Tv- ,Qw 1 ,sv -4- l 'Q'- YY X. X N l . B Scipione J Sense VX Spfgknrwgu K ls Thws vvlwwe We belong? A fi1lWN!lC!V' qumtlorw Jmuwgy tim- Hwy xmvk xx? 1 -M'-wer. wif, 'A I -. .yn is. Q- A A R Q... 1 I 1. M Skrbo J. Smerk .W wa., -.,.,.. A R Sossong A Sral 1' ag Q3 fre. EQ W. Swanharf M. Swanson .5 1 Pr?-9 . rx V sd ' 1 ' 1 X . P Smnfnak ,. an 'Z.'2 ' . fx J. Sfefa n ka -0 '-if wa 6. C. Swrres f ..T.. J. Tranter A. Vandzura R. Vangunlder will 'W-sq' 59 -- , KA Il' H.-27 E. Walters M. Waliers B. Waskc Y One day I'H be a senior! 'A 'WS' R Wishnieski it 43 Wann! if D. Yanikov R. Smindak fx 1 A A. Stier C .XJ S F . I R. Swires 8 T J. Vasbinder W -5 D. Weaver J, Wozniak .X V M. Yarosh 44 we an I J . ef' - F W. Smith G. Smiihro J. Siombaugh L, Strachan 3 k I W ,f A QQ 1 1 R. Szwasf C. Thomas mf ,Y 3 aA A .fr . R. Vasbinder R, Venq erm, , he 44 .3 C. Weber R. Wishneski 5 B. Wfighf S. Wytosick R T5 X.,4,f, . U - xx 1 ll! M. Yurchik A. Zock laorfzi 1,55 ' aff A A 1? .L,..kEL.gE5iQL D Timura F Zogk R. Custer Football B. Belovsky Manager E. Feclorko D, Haschak L. Pisarski Football Squad-FIRST ROW: M. Leposky, B. Belovsky, D. Adams B. Klein, P. Hodge, M. Gagan, L, Pisarski, D. Timura, D, Hasclmlc C. Bodosky, B. Custer. SECOND ROW: Mr. Pelliccioni, T. Arpino J. Glista, B. Itell, S. Swanson, R. Keslar, M. Gallaher, B, Leap THlRD ROW. B. Hallalwon, S. Babislw, B. Gallaher, D. Nolan, E Gervinslci, M. Bem, R. Treml, J. Caurvinu. C. Bodosky Pctrnck J Seniors D. Adams Mcncuger Football Squad-FIRST ROW: J. Loyo, E. Fedorko, N. Patrick, F M. Gczgon Loyo ,nur-1. I I D, Wslson T. Sossong Zock, T. Sossong, D. Wnlson. R. Borlie, T. Adams, S. Poclcouski C. McCarthy. SECOND ROW: E. Scldy, E. Severin, B. Earnest, A Vundzuro, C. Mukosky, R. Sossong, T. Enderlein, Mr. LoVunche, Mr. Burkett THIRD ROW: B Flegul, G. Greenowoy, J. Bulow, V. Muchoels, R. Veno, B. Dorsch, R. Coleman. Q AL 1 H 'V J 4.5 Q- Time out on the practice field while Coach Pelliccloni and the Assistant Coaches LaVanche and Burket pose for the pho- tographer. Portage Portage Portage Portage Portage Portage Portage Portage Portage l955 Varsity Scores 25 South Fork I4 Adams 2 Richland Township I4 Cresson O Bedford O Somerset I3 Bellwood I3 Conemaugh 7 Ebensburg The Mustan s roar into action B0d0Sl4y, Zock, FeClOI'liO Gnd HUSClWGl4 PVGCNC- Layo, Patrick and Custer protecting Timura, the passer ing the three point stance. Touchdown! The opponent at the Homecoming game was Adams The ball carrier was V. Michaels Pisarski, Wilson, Gagan and Sossong practice the correct way to take a hand-of? from the quarterback. Portage Poriage Portage Portage Portage Portage Portage I955 J. V. Scores Johnstown Catholic Beaverdale Souih Fork Ebensburg Richland Township Adams Cresson . . . Thrilling a multitude of spectators E, Gervnnski hits paydirt in the Adams game. C. Bodosky and J. Courvina break up a Cresson Varsity Team-KNEELING, J Kiel, T Cehel- nlk, D Tnrnura, S Bablsh, R 1-lalahan STANDHXIG M Leposky, R Flegal T Bryson, L Chappell, G Greenaway, C Bodosky, Mr Hess Basketball . . . Coach Hess predlcvs that The team tnar wlns the Beaverdale ..... Shade Township .. Cresson ........ Lllly .. F1'ClV1l4l1lT ,... Cone-rnaugh ...,. South Fork-Croyle Ruchland Township Bedford .....,.. Adams ,.... Nanty--Glo .. '55 - '56 Varsity Scores OPP PORTAGE OPP PORTAGE .. 49 57 .. .. .. 48 78 .. .. .. 55 82 53 45 .. 48 87 .. .. .. 45 69 .. 65 46 .. .. ,. 43 65 51 68 .. 37 69 .. .. .. 47 71 .. 71 55 .. 54 86 D Q West Central Charnplonshlp next year wlll have lo defeat Portage 'BTA Q8 0 Q, N,--.. Managers S Paclcauski, L Balsor, D Adams, and F. Barush are pleased with flue Yeam's record Co-Captains D Tlmura and C Bocloslcy eye basket. 50 Qg. Portage-Conemough game--Don and Tony bottle for The bull. Vital part of winter '55 -' 6 J. V. Scores Bcnvvrclolv ....,. Shade Township CIESSOIW ........ Lllly .. . Franklyn .... . Concmmlgqlw .,..... Sorrvlw Fork Croyle .. Rrclwlor-cl ....... Bedford .. Adams ,.... Nonly Glo .. J, V. Team-KNEELING: lvl. Bodosky, R. Eorne-sl, S BolJisl1ffCoptoin, R. Hololmon, T. Amino STANDING: T, Bryson, G. Green- mwoy, M Loposky, J. Mous, W. Govlolc, J Bolton, Mr. Rolmn Coach. OPP. T7 27 Ql 2l AO 29 35 37 24 Ql lil PORTAGE OPP. PORTAGE 37 .. ,, 41 .. .. 47 22 38 49 .. .. 55 40 .. .. 40 T8 40 39 .. .. 58 55 67 Por1ogc'Crc-ssou game--Muriceok relrneves loose bull from T. Cehelnik and D. Timuro 1-7 J. V, players pvcrntncnnq lo mo record. lnloin the-ir pul c BASEBALL-FIRST ROW: D. Wilson, J. Nimitz, L. Balsor, T. Arpino, M. Lesko. SECOND ROW: J. Lazor, J. Bolton, M. Bodosky, J. Patrick, B. Belovsky, J. Kiel. THIRD ROW: Mr. Ronan-Coach, M. Gagan, C. Bodosky, P. Hodge, F. Vclslinek, D. Tirnura. Baseball l955 marked the second season tor Portage Joint Senior High School in competitive baseball. After several weeks of training, Coach Ronan carefully sized up the prospects and selected his eighteen men. The team started oft with a bang. The outcome . . . seven wins, three defeats, and the Section I Championship. The boys get in some extra practice. SENIOR PLAYERS-FIRST ROW: J. Nimitz, D. Wil son, D. Timura,- J. Lazor. SECOND ROW: C. Boclo sky, J. Patrick, M Gcgan, Mr. Ronan. Members ot the squad getting in some extra practice to excel in the meets FIRST ROW: Mr. l.aVanche- Coach, L. Pisarski, T Sossong. SECOND ROW: J. Hollop, J. Courvina, B Belovsky, T Baith. Courvina, Chappell, and Borlie carry our hopes in the field events .V in t Track Track is another popular sport at our school. The team consists ot thirty-six members. Mr. LaVanche and Mr. Burket state that Raymond Borlie, who throws the discus, is the most promising prospect in years. ln the past the team l.-- concentrated on the Coaches Meet and the Junior Pitt Meet. However, in the future the Portage track team will participate in dual meets with other high TRACK-FIRST ROW: R. Cowan, P. Kinney, J. Stetanko, B. Hola han, T. Sossong, T. Baith, G. Jones, W. Baith, B. Itell, L. Pisarski D. Beniack, E. Vasbinder, C. McCarthy. SECOND ROW: J Passick, J. Bolton, T. Horobowicz, J. Kiel, B. Belovsky, M. Beiter, B. Gallaher, J. Sigado, K. Trimbath, M. Bem, E. Scidy, B schools. Gahagan, M. Gallaher, A. Berkhimer, 5. Macidyn, P. Stoner THIRD ROW: D. Mitsko, R. Vena, J. Oravecz, J. Cadwallader J. Courvina, R. Borlie, L. Chappell, J. Hollop, P Hodge, R Grigoletto, J. Smetana, R Treml, E. Gervinski, Mr. LaVanche , 'W - -1. -og - . ' -1: A ---arrv-oil' ' ..--- ' If A-at Wrestlin Wrestling was inaugurated at the Portage Joint l-ligh School last season. An eight match schedule was set up tor this season with the following teams: Windber B, Cresson, Bedtord B, Conernaugh B, Blairsville, and Boswell, The boys who went out tor wrestling show promise of future develop- ment. A captain was selected tor each separate match. The wrestling coach is Mr. Pelliccioni. long pinning Page under Mr Pelliccioni 5 directions 52 g. B. Belovsky in position to grapple Wrestling-FIRST ROW G Pristas. C Makoslcy B Belovslcy, A Berk- R. Gagan, J Passick, J. Patrick, T George, A Long STANDING: himer, R Borlie R Grigoletto, M Bern, T Sossong,L Page,J Lutz T Adams R Long SECOND ROW D Wilson, R Dorsch, T Barth G Jones, G Navotny, N Patrick, Mr. Pelliccioni. 54 1, K, inn- , I in Z I 1 -if 'E -'Heidi f - . ,, Tennis-KNEELING R Halahon, T Atptna 5TANDlNG My G Prlstos, R Sovukas, G Moore, R Bmduga, 5 Balntsh Tenni Tennis is another sport recently inaugurated at Portage Joint. The eight team members are coached by Mr. James Hess. George Prustas and Robert Kunlco were the co-cham- ptons ln the doubles playin the league. The league standing at the end ot the '55 season was as follows: WINS LOSSES .49 Shade . . . I9 5 Portage .. I6 8 ? .?'I' 114995 Westmont . . 8 I6 Southmont ,.. 7 l7 ' G Moore at work nmpravmg has backhand stroke for the V---A snngles match, 55 'fnffg' GA.A1FlRST ROW: K Duras, M, Lesko, D. Tcxlarigo. SECOND ROW: M Yancisin, G. Sweeney, B. Shevock, F. Robine THIRD ROW: J. Ritchey, N Pyo FOURTH ROW: A. Gorba, J Repko. The chief aim ot the G.A.A. is to provide an opportu- to make this club a vvorth-while organization. The club nity tor the girls of Portage Joint Senior High to partici- otticers are: Gail Sweeney-President, Rose Ann Price- pate in athletic activities. These activities include intra- Vice-President, Dot Talarigo-Secretary, and Rose Ann mural basketball, volleyball, and dancing. The club's Furtlcevic-Treasurer. sponsor, Miss Yacos, devotes time and effort in helping G.A.A.-FIRST ROW: N. Evans, T. Slirinalc. SECOND ROW: R. Furtkevic, L. Strachan THIRD ROW: N. Moore, R. Price, M. Sapa tc, J. Maul, J. Sanders. FOURTH ROW: J. Maticic, M. Kostan. FIFTH ROW: R Pokoy, H. Benko. '4 N Miss Yacos, the club ofllcers, and the team captains prepare the activities schedule. KNEELING: R. Furfkevic D Talarigo, R Price, G Sweeney STAND ING: Miss Ycicos, J. Maul, R. Pokoy. J Kopnicky, B. Shevoclc, A oc T Skrinak. The girls get into shape for the intramural play-oFfs. A. A. CI u b Folk dancing is popular with all ofthe girls. Watch it Mary Ann, you're out of step! GAA.-FIRST ROW: H Pisorslci, M Laya. SECOND ROW: J. Smerk, J Dzurenko. THIRD ROW: M. Yurchik S. Miterlco, J. Kopniclcy, A. Mrazek D. Talarigo. FOURTH ROW: J George, A. Zoclc FIFTH ROW: M Portash, F, Diehl. Cheerleaders YP' J. Ritchey P. Szoke F. Robine C Woskovvsky Ql- 9 xr? T. Skrinok D. Chrisko H. Pisorski A. Zock Mrs. Plummer M Onder R Furtkevic J. Rifchey Sponsor Substitutes Copioin 58 uznic X'-N-MER - Ac 'wx N NN.,-li ,W 'R gag HORNS-FIRST ROW: G. Clapperton, V. Berkhimer, H. Lazere, S. Berkhimer, C. Smith. SECOND ROW: B. Lemon, T. Seaman, B. Smith. l 1- BANDWFIRST ROW: L. George, J. Novotny, H. Koenigsberg, M Benden, K. Duras. SECOND ROW: Mr. Colelll-Director, J. Duras, J. Kopnicky, D. Erickson, D. Solarczyk, J. Reese. S. Berkhimer, C. Smith, S. Robine, R Latochi, P. Sheridan. THIRD ROW: M. Tyger, M Oklamchok, P. DeMasi. H. Lazere, J Cerwenski, R. Stern, C. Davison, D. Castile, B. Leman, G. Sweeney. FOURTH ROW: C. Diehl, J Koshalc. B Warner, B. Kunko, G. Stefanko, R. Savukas, F. Dzurenko, G. Wilson. Music to create Seventy marching members make up our fast stepping DRUMS-FIRST ROW: D. Enderline, S. Robine, G. Stefanko, J. Nezneski. SECOND ROW: D. Castile R. Savukas, D. Hughes, J. Nimitz, B. Warner. 60 one hundred Thirty two cadence band. The band adds zest to school life by playing at football games, concerts and other activities throughout the year. WOODWINDS-FIRST ROW: D. Erick- son, B. Krumenacker, C. Stern, J Cer' winski SECOND ROW: J. Simala, R. Latochi, R. Stern, J. Koshak, J Lynch BAND-FIRST ROW: H Benko, M Lesko, A, Sossong, P. Benden, C. Kunrod SECOND ROW: D. Enderline, B. Krumenocker, B. Jubinu, J. Simola B. Shevock, V. Logue, V. Berlchimer, B Solurczylc, G. Clopperton, M Yoncisin, M, Yurchilc, A. Coughlin. THIRD ROW: P. Hudolr, J. Nezneski D Jones, P, Wosko, J. Monroe, C. Stern, N. Evans, F. Kunko, J. Slrosser B Gentile, FOURTH ROW: J. Orovecz, D. Hughes, T. Seumon, J. Nimitz, J Lynch, B Irvin, B. Smith, P. Diehl. O O Spirit and mood Not only does The school os cz whole benefit by SAXOPHONES-FIRST ROW: D Solorczylc, P. Sheridan C. Davison. SECOND ROW: F Kunko, J Strcisser P Diehl, D. Jones, its performance, but The bond members find Thor The orgonizofion is one from which they obtain much knowledge, both musicol ond sociol. WOODWINDS--FIRST ROW: P, Wosko, G. Sweeney, N. Evons, V. Logue. SECOND ROW: J Orovecz, B. Kunlco, C. Diehl, J. Monroe, M, Oklomchok BRASSES-FIRST ROW: J. Reese, G. Wilson, P. DeMosi, B, Shevock, SECOND ROW: B, Jubino, B Irvin, F. Dzurenko, P. Hudok, B Solorczyk. lil The maestro, Mr Colelll, all set to start the music. The bond IS led by our snappy color guard whose members are M Tyger B Gentile, M Yurchuk,J Kopnlcl-cy, M Yanclsun, Ann Coughlm OndJ DUVGS Drum Moforette Catchy mu ic and tricky formations The Combo gives the music students an opportunity to for various school functions The members are R, Hughes, J. gain experience in playing tazz as well as providing WUSIC Auld, J Koshak, G Wilson, and F. Dzurenko, 62 f I X X M A x 4 P I ,Q S xf 'W x ' 6 ex 'V N' as 2, J I ,, 2 . F I N 1- .1 X . 'HRX 'C l Q Q s x W z vlb 9 1 W qgk-an , .- , N- F. : I, .-.V-, . :. .9 ,-A ju, 3. 4 , . 'i 'L I x I , ,A 5 T' A - ' . 1 I , if 7 r s , A ,Y K . . lr ' f-1 H ' C ' 1- A i E el ' fi . ' Afi . ' .Q ' ffg 5 ' 1 I '-. .. N 1 ' n mQp. X 5222i2222 1 '2f':. 2i2f'2'f2j'2 2i' 22222222 Ni 4' 53 1,132 'S f2222iHf 233i2i 32222 2'2 if 2 2 2 ai gi, gg, 'Q' 232 Q W 3 e G 2 rganizafionfi X, -...---- ,!' Mr Plnyrrner fold a good one that fume x. Jomce and Froncxs possnng ou? handbooks To the sophomores The Student Presrdenr Vice Prusrdent Scfrcztury Treasurer Faculty Advnsors Edward Gvnvnnskl John Koshak Peggyann Wcusko Mr Plummm Mnss Yocos Mrs Thomas fha- Siudenf Council-FIRST ROW R Furtkevlc F Bender! J Mules P Wasko B Berkrumer B Wosko H Koenlgsbmg T Scrprane J Rnfhey SECOND ROW Mrs Thomas P Slgado, M Bodosky J Lynch B Leap S Bmcho G Shvfonko T Arpwno P STSTDTQJPC A Bern Mr Plummer THIRD ROW J Siefanko M Gaflaher K GaHa J Oravccz R Owens F Kapnucky E Gorvunskr R Earnest T Enderle-nn Mass Yacos 4541 1-N if .agg- 3 Coun il A it 5 Witt C K . . kk' M Luv' I .R Counting ballots for Courtesy Week Royalty, 4 4 .R 5 'Ni iw- 2 ' ' fd gf. i President Ed Gervinski looks on as secretary! treasurer Peggyann Wasko reads the minutes. A Committee at Council members making plans for the Junior Red Cross Drive. The Student Council meets every Monday during Activities Period, Repree sentatives from each home room serve as the legislative body. This organization ac- tively backs most school activities. lt also serves as a sounding board for student opinion. An important social function ot the year is the Student Council Dance at which the Courtesy Week Royalty are crowned. N +2.- A tense air hovers over the members before an important decision in the Council meeting. 67 The Excelsior Tlto yearbook stat? ltas luamt lnuzzung vyttlt actnyuty snnce last August Many hours lwayo been spent on vyntung, typnng, proonng, mounting, and taknng plctur'a5. Tlwsz stall rnornbers Worked lwarfl to make tlto school year ltye agaun Ill tlto ltoarts anal nnnfls ot students tor years to como. Mary Tonw ancl Duck rn-t tlw azlvvrtnstna nate- lmaolx up to date P4-gjgj,'annanalatr1lllOt.ffr'tltf' Sonnet layout wttll nltw, Koxvlsky DE3flClllVlE1l4VYM'I'Hlllv Excelsior xnvant a lot ol work laualws anal lun Witlt our year book dedicated to the business and professional people ol Portoge, the T956 Excelsior staflt tried to produce a book that would do tustice to the school ond the community. The Excelsior is centered around the theme Co-opera' tion The staff worked out this theme by using lionds. A hand clasp on the theme page symbolizes the school and the community The hand motif is carried out on the division pages. Excelsior Staff CofEditors Senior Editor Copy Editor Business Manager Circulation Editor Advertising Editor Photo Editor Sports Editor Typlsts Junior Editors Foculty Advisor Josephine Scipione Peggyann Wosko Mary Kissell Marlene Joseph Dick Hughes Tom Michaels Jim Dudley Jeannette Magerlco Grunt Moore Vern Robine Kathleen Duros Marlene Lesko Vincent Michaels Gertrude Stefanko Miss Kozelslcy Yearbook Staff-SITTING M Kissell E Robine G Stefonko Miss Kozclsky J Mageiko M Lesko K Duios STANDING P Wosko J Scipione D Hughes V Mc aels J Dudley G Moore T Michaels C Louer J Koshcik M Joseph -is ' x 1 . The Staff Editor Associate Editor Assistant Editor Exchange Editors Girls' Sports Editor Boys' Sports Editor Assistant Boys' Sports Editor Business Managers Photographer Feature Editor Assistant Feature Editor Typlsts Mm ian Evans Editor Advisor J L ' .Y 'A.a 'X' Hilltop Members Marian Evans Josephine Scipoone Helen Orlowsky Jean Repko, Margie Nimitz Mary Ann Bodosky The Crow Stanley Packauski Don Wilson, Betty Shevock Grant Moore Kathleen Duras Treya Skrnnak Donna Wilson, Mary Ann Stancovich Toni Sciplone, Phyllis Gabany, Terry Rykala, Grace Swanhart, Margie Nimitz, Betty Shevock Miss Holliday Aw look girls, you can't put that ad there ' Hilltop Stal?-SlTTlNG H Orlowsky, B Sheyock, K Duras, M lxllmlll, M Eyans,J Repko STANDING S. Pockauskl, D Wilson, M Bodoslcy, Miss Holliday, G Moore, J Sclplone, T Skrinak L , ....,. . O -1 ei fini!!! 4.-------.-...................... V T... . W n.,..1...... iv' .f- X 1351: Marian hnolly found a peg to ming ni-i' story on The Hilltop, our high school's newspaper, is under the able sponsorship of Miss Holliday this year. Once again it has fulfilled its service to the students. lts goals are to inform the stu- dents of news that effects our school as well as to entertain them with interesting feature ar- ticles. An exchange column which appears in each edition has promoted interest in high school publications other than our own. lt is the hope of all those connected with the Hilltop that this paper will continue to serve our school in years to come. llaid at work doing paste-up Helen discusses l1l CldlIItCS with Miss llallulay It v::f3 f,f Don and Margie- actually doing some work during posh up 3? SGS Club President l., PlSGrSki VicefPresident H LOZSVS Secretary-Treasurer G. Novotny Custodian J Hollop Mn' Herb. Louis John and George make sure the film splice will hold together. The S O S Club members are a great asset to students and teachers. They are the boys that thread the pro- iectors, plug in the plugs, turn onthe switches and fix the mechanical troubles in order that the Audio-Visual pro- gram runs smoothly and elhciently. The club is under the sponsorship of Miss Kozelsky, Its sole purpose for ex- istence is to make everybody happy. It makes the teach- Dem SJTOWS 0 Wm SMP 'O 'he Cheml5 Y Class' ers work less burdensome and the students' day more varied and enioyable. S O S Club-FIRST ROW F Gentile V Fuiek R Olshavsky L Poorman, T. Kordish, C. Elchin, R Vasbinder, B Long SECOND ROW Miss Kozelsky R Cium R Kulxck J Oravecz, L, Pisarski, E. Krull, M. Bodosky, W Gavlak. G Novotny THIRD ROVV F Kopnicky D Vaslbmdeiil Holliday. C Bodasky J Hallop, J Rzeszut. R Owens, R. Dorsch :Welt 'C 72 :rv-A-. - ', u-ni Library Club-SlllING P lNlv'm,l M '.N.1 lw U Hagyeflclw J Andrmg, H Plsawskl H Bc-nko.J Auld B llamlrl L Balsm' A Yamclsnv Mw- Kmw-lsky STANDING Y Moyer E Olsbovsky, M Evans N Borsafa G Novamv D Vuslmmlw: C limlosk-, l H 3mv J Sarone-t7 J Dudley C Lauer .I Mlroviflw J Rppko M SQ-fkmgyer A Gollum: D Raloskl. .l Dv'-'mk CQ fiwl The Library Club Tbree Mudemtlibranans are poyed uwlbe hbrary eacb penod uncheck ouTbooks,keep oNendonce,and mahvain order. The members also keep books and magazines m Their properpMaCes,mgn permHs,amd geTCbongelorTbesTudenB who so often forget about that overdue book. The student librarlans are under The sponsorship of Miss Kozelsky. ,Z -2-'Q '56 73 OIL sa , -4' . H- H4 ,,... i'-' 'Ill' ll , ali' S Hard at wouk- industrious sluflvnls make use of Ybv lvlwrar LOCILIYIGS Sensor lnbrarlans keep the scrap book upto-date C5 -3 . ' 1 3 The Drivers Club is an organization tormed this year to prevent accidents during the noon hour. lts membership is made up ot students who drive their cars to school and the students who have a clriver's license. It not only teaches the students co-operation and good citizenship Drivers Club-FIRST ROW: T Scipione, S. Hodge, B Leap M. White, F. Robine, A. Berk himer, C. Finnegan, P, Wasko SECOND ROW: M. Lutz, J Kiel, R. Urda, F. Dzurenko, B Stohon, A. Saccol, B. Mikori sky, R. Zaher, R. Timura THIRD ROW: E. Gervinslci, B Gallaher, J. Sigado, C. Bo- dosky, J. Kreutzberger, J Dudley, B. McClarren, R Sease. if Drivers Club-FIRST ROW: D. Wilson, D. Nolan, M Kissell, G. Swanhart, J, Scipione, B Serenko, J. Cadwallader, T Sossong, J. Koshak. SECOND ROW: Mr Plummer-Sponsor, P. Szoke, G. Pristas, F, Sev- erin, S. Batche, G. Sfager, F. Shuty, J. Waomer, C. Lauer, G. Novotny, J, Baker THIRD ROW- W. Maul, W. Inman, D. Vasbinder, P. Hodge, J Hollop, B. Custer, L. Holliday, T. Michaels, D. Haschak. O Drive rs CI u b but is also carrying out these objectives by working in close co-operation with the School Board. Mr. Plummer is the sponsor of the Drivers Club. The club ottTcers are Tom Michaels, president, James Dudley, vice-president, and Fern Robine, secretary-treasurer. l Q' I Golf Club-FRONT' Mr Harlow R Tvemi SlTTiNG A Swer J Selcerak, L Poormon D Beniaclc, M Bem B Leap W Krumenacker A Berkhumer C Lauer J Eastland STANDING J Patrick, F Shuty, T Arpnno G Baird R Coleman D Hughes R Urda B Stohan J Smetana P Hodge B Keslai' R Klein Golf Club Tee Off! Yes, this is the motto of the Golf Club club members hope to become so proficient that they which was also newly organized this year. The club, can enter tournaments. The club offlcers are Ray Treml, sponsored by Mr Harlow, was organized for the purpose president, Brian Leap, vicerpresident, and Judy Erickson, of teaching our students the fundamentals of golf. The secretary-treasurer. Golf Club-KNEELlNG- J Erickson B Pratt, Y Gentile, L Conyock. G Kleman, J Stombaugh M Skibo J Diehl, A Kent, R Baith STANDING- F Kunko G Stefanlqo J Lynch S Kloclc, J. Duras Mr, Harlow J Tranter, P, Coleman M Ritchey D Kiel J Davis 75 Varsit Club The Varsify Club cum--npts, lo lostm' pride in hugh school Glhlellc lucxvww and rmsv slunll ords for pc1:'Mclpc1tuon FIRST ROW' Ml' Pclhfclonl Spfmior P Szolw, D Adoms,J Nwmnz T Sossonq S Bublsh J Klul, J Prlslos, D Wilson, J Rltzhey SECOND ROW C Wushowilxy, J lozor, T Mlclwoels, l PISUl'5lxl M Gngun B Bfblovsky, D Nolan, F Rohlm- lHlRD ROVV- F Gw- vmslu, D Hoschcxk, N Pmrnrlx, C Bocloslly, G Moore-, l Fc dorlco, F Yoclx FOURTH ROW J Luyo, J Dudley, H Cuslm' R Eoflw, J Couwmn, V Mnchcu-ls Hunting and Fl hung Club :ly 'fly lylnq mv v ctw 9 of lhn Hunllng und Fishing u FRN ROW B P mv ur vu n uk P Chnpp ll l Sflko M Bmnh P Knnnoy, F Omer D Yr1l7Il'4O J for l? Swv x SECOND R UW Mr LOVC1 clwf Sponsor COM n E Novolny, B mvslxy lm F w 1 THIRD ROVV. D Nww- f mn B Gnllolw, ill 5 , . . 'Q' Q -iw , Science Club-FRONT Mr Hollrday Sponsor I s Mark Vwshneslcl SECGND AlSlE J Gtlman R Owens C Elchm D Podraslry M Lepos y B Halatun Q Tllll2D AISH' D Stonm-l,VV Snrlth R lut1,R Swnra J Nangutl er A Mc a we f St an w A Vandzmo, T Korduslw P McVlckeu, J Ritchey 4 A LF e ou us Srvkolslxy STANDING l Krull A Schr1Fllc1nL1l4 R Po ychor Cprear 4 T Hoa mwln' cience Club The aim of the Science Club IS to develop the interest of the students an the llelds ol scuence. Club members are able to study phenomena and perform experrments not normally covered during the course of the regular class work. The club plans to enter some ol tts work in the Science Fairs and talce a fleld trup to the Buhl Planetarium The club ofzflcers are James Grlman, president, Robert Halahan, vice-president, and Davud Stoner, secretary-treasurer. Mr Holliday Jlm Dave and Bob expvrwrtwrwt with an alr com- pressor ,,.1--- rv Home u '- V 'Q f , C I E f ix '-TE? The Home Ec Club nvenw bers derive emoyment out of producing Ihoor own hand: work SITTING M Glasgow N WaIIs P Madigan J Bobrowlrl, C Davison, C Baslle STANDING Mrs Kes Iur Sponsor, A Coughlan S BaIche,J Moyer V Fuxek J Bokev J Roohng M Bcnden R Tnnura C Barxsh Ping Pong Club One of The hugh Ixghfs of vhs noonwns program during The wmfer months IS thc Ping-Pong fourncmeni play off FIRST ROW J BLJIOW A Greczek SECOND ROW M Bodosky R Olshawky C Makosky J Koshak G KOITGYIH J Casale F Bablsh F Stovmh THIRD ROW B Flegol F Vasllnek B Darsch, E WaIIer's J Poslck J Mrozvk G Smqe-r J Lazer FOURTH ROW E Sddy Mr Nyesto--Sponsor J I-IoIIop J Ssgado J Krnsko -v- a IC' ? M554 .,.u-1. 4' ' Leather Club L I ll' 'il' Foclw ws-mm-r ol llw l.eull1er Club plans lo vcvvrl cm VX!-slwn style bug FlRST ROVV B lrvrws Ck C'rwvv B Handel L Bolsou M Serklrwqw' E Olslmvslxy A Yrmmlsm D Wllsrsrw M Slwmglvv C3 Ckluppf-:ton SECOND ROVV Mwss Seovuonf Sponsor J Swmolo K lolorlgo P luluvwqo J Aulcl B Sr-wmko P Cr-Orgs' l Hrxsrlvmlx B Nlper P Seaman l. Georgrv N Beers ll-HRD RCDW M lurus P Wkrslrru R Br-Ms J SqulIlc1rro,C Baum? J Bruuvwl J Mlrovlrlw M Kmfmll R SIWOST B VN'r11,lXrv The rue-mbers of llwe Tape Recording Club enloy ploy bucks ol rlwelr recorded voices SITTHXIG C Adams M Greonuwoy F Dzuronlno J Woonvevr P Stoner A Long J Lutz B Noel C Mc Corlhy STANDING R Zoluer R Seose Mr Seymour- Sponsor J Kreutzberger E Severin L Page Tape Recording Club NE wnngn l iff! 4 Y: up oe was :ls ,is Ill Wilma Journalism Club-FIRST ROW R Podrosky J Sfnerk, M Nimivz, D Tulorigo, J Dzurenko, R Leturgey, P. Gcibony, J Sfombough, M Evons, D Enderline, B Conn SECOND ROW. Miss Holliday, S Pockouski, T. Rykolo, T Scipione, M Wozniolc, M Storilcovich, M White, M Show L Sfombough, T Slcrinolc, T. Couser, J, Miles, M Tyger,L Abbots, D MiTslco THIRD ROW G Moore, B Rowe,J Nezneski, H Orlowsky, M Joseph, J Scipione, R Polcoy, J Holgosh, M Bodosky F Wiser, L Forren, P DeMosi, F Kopriicky .lournali m Club New To PorToge Joim Senior High School This yeor is TheJourr1c1Iism Club. This club hos been orgcimzed os on sisTer orgoriizmion To The l-liIlTop. lTs meeTir1gs ore clevoTecl To dis- cussuons c1bouT woys To improve The school poper ond be-Her The sTuclenTs' Techniques of wrihng. Members of The Hilltop sTc1lT cmd l-lillTop reporTers ore immedioTe members ol This group. Hof of? The press. 80 The Bowlodrome alleys are busy when the members of the Bowling Club take over. Deriving pleasure and recreation now, the members from the Bowling Club learn a sport they can enioy tor many years to come. The Club otticers are Ray Sossong - President, Martin Gallaher- Vice President and Helen Koenigsberg- Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Oxenreider is the sponsor. N7 g.x'l?xTx . ' Strilcel The ten pins don't stand long when the Bowling Club gets into action. Bowling Club Bowling Club-FIRST ROW4 A Bem, K Severin, D. Hagernch, T Rcmus, B. Crichton, P. Sugado, D. Enderlme, D Crum, E Gagan SECOND ROW. Mr Oxenreider, R Klein, B. McQuillen, H Koenigs- berg, J. Nezneski, B Smith, J Bolton, R Sossong, B. Baughman, P x x i Porinchak, J Wosmolc, B Klein, T. Adams, P Benden, C McCarthy THIRD ROW: M Gullaher, J. Glista, G Smithro, W Kiel, J Maus G Greenaway, N Lucas, C. Adams, D, Prosteioysky, R Davis, R Vanguilder. n-'N ' I ,I 'i til i xxx' X, ,x' YS , HQ VL., .. -'cf-I -. ., .1 ., -. rsf-s Mr Ronan warns Wesley Jae and Tom that people have been killed with 'empty guns The delight at every sportsman is showing oft the result ot his sport. His catch or bag ot game is increased bythe skills he acquires in the Hunting and Fishing Club. During the first half ot the year, the members are trained in the use ot a gun and a bow ancl arrow. During the second halt, they learn all about tishing. Mr. Ronan has been the sponsor ot the club since its organization tive years ago. The club ottTcers are Wesley Earnest, president, Tom Baith, vice- presiclent, and Joseph Kostan, secretary-treasurer. Hunting and Fi hin Club i J- Hunting and Fishing Club-FIRST ROW- M Fox, P. DeMasi, S Diehl. J. Podrosky, B. Leman, P. Smilnak, P. Boley. THIRD ROW: M. Swanson, C. Thomas, C. Davison, J. Biauce, R. Poorman, J. Benton, D. Ratosky. M. Mocidyn, R. Wishneski, H, McCabe, J, Koston, J, Glista, J. Hollop, C. Swires, Y. Moyer. SECOND ROW: Mr. Ronan, J Dubreucq, J. J, Caclwallader, W. Earnest, T. Bailh, D. Lamar. Sease, B. Flood, R, Lindenberg, H. McCabe. C. Savukas, J. Discavage, cfiuifieri ,Ti P . l l 0 0 0 P Fall Actlvltle School Opens-August 29 marked the opening of our final term at the Portage Joint Senior High School. Senior High Student Council Dance-The highlight of the dance, which was held on December 2, was the crowning of the Courtesy Week Royalty. The Senior Class Dance held on November 23 ushered in the Thanksgiving vacation. The paper pumpkins and turkeys adorning the gym added that extra touch of thanksgiving in the air. Music was furnished by the High School Combo and records supplied by members of the class. Senior High Cheerleading Activity-Seventeen high schools from this area participated in the cheerleading contest at the Johnstown War Memorial on November l8. Our girls captured fifth place, Courtesy Royalty-Sitting: Duchess, L. Strachan, Queen, J. Miles, Princess, T. Skrinak. Standing: Duke, M. Gallaherg King, D. Timura, Prince, T. Cehelnik. 84 i..., WT- , ... ,...-,..-...L- P 199' .. Senior Class Ploy'SITTlNG. C Barish, G Sweeney, S. Batche, P Diehl, R Timura STANDING: C. Lauer, D Hughes, E Galla, E. Fedorlco, W Maul, J Gilman, D Ttmura, M Joseph, Mrs. Keslar. On November 17, the Senior Class presented Girl Shy by Kather- ine Kavanaugh. The play is a hilarious portrayal of college life. The director, Mrs. Keslar, was assisted by two student directors, M. Joseph and C, Lauer. The cast of the comedy was as follows, Tom, J. Gilman, Allred, W. Maul, Dean, E. Galla, Chuclc, E. Fedorlfo, Olce, D. Timura, Mr. Arsdale, D. Hughes, Sylvia, R. Timura, Asma, J. Ritchey, Birdie, P. Diehl, Babs, S. Batche, Peaches, C. Barish, Aunt Caroline, G. Sweeney. z l t .l lit r e Shirley Batche as Bobs and Jim Gilman as Tom with Ed Galla as Dean Harlow and Gaul Sweeney as Aunt Caroline. W., ' H, H .5 I I T 1. 'z' ill Ed Fedorko as Chuck Mayo with Pat Diehl as Birdie Laverne. u-.-una 1-11 Teen Confeen Board Avwohq lh r wous ocfvwlwcs plrmnecl luy the Board on c he 1 r v Dgccmwr Q ood New Ynovs vc The Boorcl MembersffSllTlNG Mr LoVonchre R Puff- J Mlles P Bc-nclcn Mr Ronan STANDlNG l Koshrxk T Arpnho B Colcxhou l Slrnrhon D Kwl M Gclllohs-r' J Gllsm G Svvm-hey G XNwl5ou X Choral Concert-The Anhuol Concert sponsored by Mr I. Hepner was held ID the nudntornum on Morch 8 Nowvnty Program- The Ammo! Porroge Joan? Schools Notwnty Pro- Hugh School choral groups ond the Bross Choir portucwpored Con grom took place IH the oudltoruum oh December 20 Jumor ond Sensor there be o mcer way to usher nn the Chrustmos feshvme5'9 Q L I , xff? - 1 L3 5 3 ri. ' i -. ' u l ' 5 I I 5 l 5 r 1 l ' fs I l ' l l ' 4 f l 9 l I i '-1 14 N-S 4 Music Department Dance-The Band held its annual Valentine Danze on February I3 Decorations were planned hy the alcove committee The music was furnished by the Combo Activitie Junior Class Ploy-During our Junior yeor we presented Quiet Everybody. The play vvos o three-oct force obout Ed- vvord Horney who dernqnded peoce ond quiet. When his chil- dren qnd o dozen ond one other Things got under woy, getting peace ond quiet vvqs ci big order. The mix-up hdd everybody onything but quiet. Junior Plqy Cost-SITTING: J. Scipione, F. Robine, C Wqs- Junioi Class Dance Thr January Round up a born danro held on Jcinuary 77 was a big success Some of the talented mernhers of the Class put on a flaoi show during intermission fllllllll lil . Q . . . . . , M'dfT -Th b ld l . l .l F , h h lcowsky, M. Yoncisin, P. Diehl, R. Timurq. STANDING: D. Wilson, J erm S DVS WOU love You no We l at J ey me I I studying for the mid-term tests which were given January T618 F' Dzurenko' Vvllsonf GOHO' Evcnsl Coughlm' Well. Interesting and educational information can be found Stohqn, D. Hughes, H. Lczere, Mr. Pelliccioni, Director. in magazines. Fly-Tying-Plans are made early for April I5 when most of our boys and some of our girls take to the streams. Bolo is showing Ed and Roy his favorite lure. Trip to Washington-The senior planning commit- tee draws up a schedule for the trip to Washington on May I3-lo. Mr Plummer was away when the picture was taken. Planning Committee Members- Sitting: Mr. Pelliccioni, Mrs. Keslar, F. Robine, M. Kissel. Standing: J. Layo, M. Joseph, D. Timura, D. Hughes, H. Lazere, J. Holgash. Band Concert-The Brass Section gets in some extra practice for the annual Band Concert on April 6. .er il-WLM: i 'Nw , Varsity Fun Night-Charles, Fern, Don, Don and Mr. Pelliccioni discuss plans for Fun Night. The dual purpose of the activitiy is to raise money for varsity iackets and to give the student body a hilarious evening. r lv- Sophomore Class Dance Determined not to be outdone bythe upper- classmen the sophomore dance commuttee, consrstung of R Swanhart, M Gallaher A Bern T Belrndo, A Mrozek, and H Benko, plan big thungs for their dance on Aprtl 13. Baccalaureate and Commencement Day -Ed is properly urnpressed as he takes his turn to be measured for cap and gown. These were donned for Baccae laureate on May 20. and Commence- ment on May 24 5' ,ff 'i' Senior Queen and her Court fit,-V ' Qaj'-w.4 Qx . , -. 1 x f Uu ' Vxmn- r- - ,- E 5- , YLZAJF' , um, H, 1' vw' fvvg MW.: 'TNF' g , M' Ag'S-H- J,-J if , It Wavua '7 'N is ....,, . I N l X Kathryn Talarlgo Junior Attendant Louise Canyock Junnor Attendant 90 aff x X fx P7 Jean Repko Prom Queen 1 ' ' 'i 0- Mrs Ke-sNar and Mv Plumrm of the- Pwam .loan Kopmcky The decorating commnttee trans- formed the gym into a fairy land L54 . v -S , sq' -r wr-lc ann' Nw Qui-mm 1 ?a 4 H Z-uh xw w3'w: r Joan and John mm the Crowd In dancing JOUH mmf H+ L1 My mr w 1 P w 'w mx w vw YH mv svksx M w r x 'wx w 15 J-, J I e ove lest lg t o t e ear. AT 12 30 A M The prom goers moved Vo the Portage FOHQWIHQ Ylwour porfouvmunu rvvovvxbr-15 af Hu- inmvp, fwmv Nw .x,gy,,, Moose Home where The GH night party was held Murvav Smdwa Johnstown mstvufn-d swvwul Lmyplv-N 955 Academy Done Most for Class Best looking P. Wcsko T, Michaels J. Lczor J. Miles Most Talkative Most Personality G. Moore A. Gorbu E. Fedorko D. Tcilorigo .Q .4 I r -. 'Q 4 5, N Most Athletic Best Line D. Timurc J, Ritchey J, Mrozek G. Borlie 92 Awards I9 6 Most Bashful Class Wits P Tolarigo R. Popchok C. Waskowsky C. Lauer 1 , . Q Best Dancers Masi Likely fo Succeed F. Robine T. Beith R. Hughes M. Evans Mos? Popular Most Versatile G. Sweeney C. Bodosky D. Wnlson P. Szolce 93 't..':'. Mrs. Elizabeth Adamsik Burton Aranoft Tony Arpino Mr. and Mrs. Ben Auld Mrs. Sam Azzarello Aletta Bachtell Miss Joyce Baith Mrs. Margaret Baker Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Baldacchino Mr. and Mrs. John Bandzuh Mr. and Mrs. Paul Baran James Borish Joann Barish Walter Barish Bob Batche Mr. and Mrs. Joe Benden Gloria Berkh Mrs. Andrew Mr, and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Dan Bru Steve Batche imer Bolbolsky Borbulich John Borsato nnet Mr. and Mrs. Walter Buchinsky Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bunn Alphonsus Burke Clit? Burket Wally Burket Ron Cadwalder Mrs. Margaret Cadwallader Mr. and Mrs. Percy Cadwallader Philip Cadwallader Mr. and Mrs. Harry Conn Mrs. Margaret Casale Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Castel Leonard Chappell Andrew J. Chernisky E. R. Chernisky Sam Chernisky M. C. Chervenak, Jr. Mrs. Helen B. Chervenak Chic Dress Shoppe Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Colelli Anna M. Cooney Mr. and Mrs. Fred Corte Mrs. Philomena Coy Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Crum Our Patrons' M. E. Cullen Mary Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Howard Custer Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cyran Mrs. Vivian Darstek Mr. and Mrs. Francis Davis Mr. and Mrs. De Maio Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Derrick Mr. and Mrs. John J, Derrick Don's Trout Run Service Station Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Doyka John Dudley Mrs. John Dudley Duffy Radio and Television Mrs. John Dunda Mr. Edward Duras Mrs. Edward Duras Mary Duras Paige Elaine Duras Mike Dzurenko Mrs. F. W. Eicher Mr. and Mrs. Walter Enderlein Mrs. George Ennedy Miss Louise Ellen Evans Mr. and Mrs. Lewis F. Evans Mr. and Mrs. Nick Fedorko Mr. and Mrs. Steve Fedorko James Flood Pvt. Charles R. Foreman Butch Forsythe Dora Franey Mrs. James Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Julius Gervinski Mrs. Eva Mae Good Miss Dolores Gouse Joseph Grecek Frank Greczek Joe Grillo Bill Hallow Louise Halovich Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Harlow Mr. and Mrs. Peter Haschak Mr. and Mrs. Steve Haschak Havrilak's Service Station Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hepner Mr. and Mrs. James Hess Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hodgson Mr. and Mrs. George Holgash Mr. and Mrs. John Holgash Leonard Holliday Miss Sara Holliday Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon R. Hoover Mrs. Edna Howanek Chuck Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Arthur HUH Arlene Hughes Elba Hughes Jean Hughes Morris Hughes James Inman Mr. and Mrs. C. Edward Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jones Mrs. Ruth Jones Jackie Joseph Jean Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Joseph Mrs. Margaret Kalinoski Mr. and Mrs. Vance Keslar Al Kiel Mr. and Mrs. Ralph P. Kinley Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Kirby E. A. Kirchner Edward Kline Paul Knapp Mrs. Mary Knight Mr. and Mrs. Rohlen Kondiska Mr, and Mrs. John Koshak, Jr. Frank A. Koza Mrs. Frank Koza Fred Koszarek Florence Kozelsky Kathryn Kozelsky Mrs. Leonard B. Kozelsky Joan Krisko Joe F. Krisko Louise Krisko Mrs. Catherine Kuchera Senior Home Ec. girls prepare dinner at the end The Guidance room is a familiar place to all the students. of the foods unit. Mr. Pelliccioni is guest. Paul Porinchak, Sr. l ! Mrs. Keslar shows Treva, Raseann, and Agnes the way to Health class takes over the volleyball court a man's heart. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamar Albert W. LaVanche John Layo Doris Jean Lazere Mr. and Mrs. John Lazere Kyle Leap Mr. and Mrs. Paul Leap Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Letchus Alex Long Dorothy Long Mr. and Mrs. Alex Long Roy Long M. C. Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lysinger William Mackey Mr. Basil MacKoviak Mr. and Mrs. George Magerko Mr. John Podrasky Mr. and Mrs. Ann Pristas Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Raba Mr. and Mrs. John Powers Joseph Prosteiovsky tin Edward Ramus Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ramus John Ramus J. M. Ramus Miss Theresa Sam Randall Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Ramus John Repko Earl Ribblett Michael F. Ronochak Mr. and Mrs. Harry Russel James Smerk Tillie Smerk Joseph Stasik Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Stiffler Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stombaugh Shirley Stombaugh Rev. and Mrs. John Stoner Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Stovich Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Swanson Mr. and Mrs. William E. Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. William J. Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Szoke Andy Szoke, Jr. Walter P. Szulik Carol Ann Talarigo Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Tolarigo Mrs. Rose Talarigo Dorothy A. Thomas Helen Magerko Kathryn Magerko Mary Magerko Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Makosky Francis A. Mastaler Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Maus Mr. and Mrs. John Mayers C. J. McCarthy Marianne McCarthy Jean Mclntosh Mr. and Mrs. Joe Molnar Mr. and Mrs. Ned Moore Mrs. Mary Moschella Nagy's Hauling Mrs. Paul Newfield Elizabeth S. Nielsen Mrs. Margaret Nimitz Mr. and Mrs. Steve Nyeste Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Cpl. Kenneth Mr. and Mrs. George Oberlick John Ocipa W. O'dell Joseph L. Orlosky K. Owenby Earl Oxenreider Catherine Page Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Page Gerald Page Af2 Joseph A. Pasi Mrs. Michael Patrick Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Pelliccioni Paul Phillips Dorothy Piatak Irene Pinkshaw Mr. Robert Plummer Mrs. Robert Plummer Mrs. Sophie Rykala Mrs. Joseph Rzeszut, Jr. Gladys K. Salony Chester Sanders Evelyn A. Sanders Harry Sanders Vivian Sanders Rose Ann Sauger Lottie Schoenfeld Mr. Charles J. Schry Mrs. Charles J. Schry Mr. and Mrs. Fiorindo Scipione Frank Scipione Ruth Seaman Elsie Sease Nancy Sease Ray Sease Mr. Ray Sease John Seder Herman Sedlaft Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sell Mr. and Mrs. Walter Seymour Mr. Sherbine Mrs. Rose Shingler Rose Shuty The Smart Shoppe Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Sheppard Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shockey Mrs. Chip Sico John Sigado Julie Silagyi Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Simala Mrs. Velma Singleton Ens. Vincent Skrinak Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Skrinak Mr. and Mrs. George Skutch Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smerk Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thomas Andrew Timura, Jr. Andrew Timura, Sr. Edward Timura Mrs. Mary Trimbath Dorothy Tutsock Mary Lou Tutsock Thomas Tutsock, Jr. Tom Tutsock Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Tyger Mr. and Mrs. John Urda Mr. and Mrs. John P. Urda' Mr. Leonard Urda Richard Urda Charles Vasas Mrs. Martha Vasbinder Mrs. Virgil Vasbinder Mr. and Mrs. John Waligora Mrs. Isabel Warner Mrs. Verna Warrick Mr. and Mrs. Justin White Mary J. White Mr. and Mrs. Laddie Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wishnevski 81 Daughter Mark Woomer Mr. and Mrs. John Wozniak Mrs. Millie Wozniak Helen Wright Miss Yacos Yarosh Family Mrs. Julia Zaher Edward Zapala Title Page .. Dedication . Theme Administration Division Administrators . Board of Education Bus Drivers . . . Cafeteria Staff Custodian , Faculty . 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