Richland High School - Portal Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1953 volume:

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W,-f--'Q T- 1' ' 1 , LL. f -- .,.. , Z , -Q -f jg K 5 g '-Sf 01111 BIG ST0lIY FOREWORD Necessity has been the driving force of many great changes Invention has passed from the status of acclden tal discovery to the laboratories of scientific research The production of our mines and factories is a marvel of the age and the lndustrial Revolution whnch began with the Invention of the steam englne IS gaining momentum at an ever increasing rate Progress has become a powerful influence which we would not hinder if we could We should and must be prepared and ready to keep up with this progress Trained men are needed as no generation before us needed them We have lust rounded out our first year in our new live is the outgrowth of necessity and it evolved from a dream to a reality in a relatively short period of time May it serve its purpose well in training young minds to carry on not merely to maintain what posterity has given us but to achieve new heights in the realm of progress Our new high school will be worth its cost only in pro portion to its contribution toward good and useful lives Education should not be construed as a medium for easmg a mans struggle for existence, but rather as a tool to enable a man to do better the work that as to be done high school. This school, typical of the era in which we asa wi? we 'Y H755 MISS LEILA DODD DEDICATION lt ns approprnate IU thus volume, whuch places accent on our new buuldlng, to recognnze one who has, through the years, been one of Richland Townshup's greatest buulders Mass Lella Dodd has, true to the hnghest :deals of the teaching profession, been a careful and exoert molder of character, and as a program builder, she has puoneered many of the extracurricular actlvutnes at Rnchland In the field of formal educatnon she has bullt flrm foundatlons for loyal cntlzenshup To have been closely assocnated wlth Mass Dodd has been our good fortune, and ut IS a prnvulege for the Class of '53 to honor her In thus deducatuon 0HB6'.S'0lIY- .- .--. PHT! A DREAM COMES TRUE The middle 1940's found the walls of the old Richland Township High School figuratively bulging as student enrollment began to climb sharply. The battle of the buIge became our school board's greatest concern. The decision to build a new school did not in any way alleviate the immediate need for classroom space. The problem of housing the overflow was temporarily solved by renting available rooms in the Maple Park School in the city of Johnstown. Later additional space was acquired in Lorain Borough and in Southmont Borough. By the fall of 1950 the first unit of the present high school structure was completed and was, for a time, used by the elemen- tary grades. This gave relief to the pressing need for classrooms, but there was not time for the administration to rest on its oars. The need for a new high school was still imminent, and a concentrated effort in this direction bore fruit. Today a modern building erected under three different contracts nears completion. Another milestone has been reached, a dream comes true. OUR SCHOOL BEFORE THE AUDITORIUM WAS ADDED 5v:'. 'i7 - -,,,...- ,- f T2 :fWW4 .ff W Q g ww, nw A X 3, 7 ff 'f fi lfl'f'f3'f fi P f W W if iff fl I s? 1 lv? ,, Yi,-- l, f Q ,- - O W ff 74 Vfff T i , L X. W X A L? F , a - f- iff? I An idea becomes a dream As pressure for adequate school facilities in Richland Township increased, all eyes turned toward our Board of Education. It was no longer a question of whether to build a new school or not, but a question of where and when and how. Today our new high school stands as Exhibit A, proving that they found answers to these questions. A thank you to these gentlemen for giving unselfishly of their time and contributing the best of their accumulated experience is certainly in order, though by no means does such a gesture liquidate our indebtedness to them. Nevertheless, we say, Thank you. TOP PHOTO Marln Wngad V re th Sec S Ar u C8l - i i r , . F s., A, T. Lu er, 'yy . th r Mack, Pres, BOTTOM PHOTO-fl. E. Penrod, Ra P. Lambert. A dream becomes a reality Uohnstown Tribune-Democrat Photol The name of Dr. Glenn C. Hess is synonymous with our new building. His coming to Richland Township was at a time when existing school facilities had become inade- quate. The district had out- grown its schools, and Dr. Hess was charged with the responsibility of operating an educational program under extremely adverse conditions. However, he met the challen- ges of the day and found time to plan for the future. A fair share of the credit for our present high school right- fully belongs to Dr. Hess. Our Supervising Principal, DR. GLENN C. HESS HIS MESSAGE Dreaming Will Make lt So goes the title of a popular song of recent years. Unfortunately the sentiments of this tune do not hold true when it comes to the construction of school buildings. True, there is a certain amount of vision and foresight required in planning an educational building program, but in the final analy- sis the most important elements are a tremendous amount of good old-fashioned toil and an equally large helping of persistence. Preliminary studies to determine the most desirable program for building schools in Richland Township began about .luly l, 'l946, upon my assuming the position of supervising principal. From that time until the ground was broken on April 9, T949, for the sixteen-room basic unit of the new Richland Township High School, a long-range building program was agreed upon. Before this building was completed state funds were allocated for the construction of the wing housing fine arts and practical arts and for erecting the gym- nasium and classroom areas. More of our dream was coming true. The third part of our program, the auditorium, is now coming into being and is to be ready for occupancy in September of this year. The fourth and fifth installments of the high school building program are still in the dream stage. With the passing of time we expect to have the entire secondary school area properly landscaped and provided with appropriate outdoor playgrounds, sports, and recreational facilities as well as convenient and adequate parking areas. In the not-too-distant future another wing of classrooms will be constructed. While this dream deals with the high school, we must not lose sight of the fact that needs are present in the area of elementary school buildings. lt is our sincere hope and desire that our dreams become realities through the completion of the entire school building program. f9l YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE MR CARL E LUNDQUIST The Secretarlal Staff The outer ottlce IS stafted with three pleasant and dutltul secre tarnes Not only do they take care of the ottlczal tasks with dlspatch but they are also ready and wlllung to be of servlce to all students nn theur unendnng and varled requests Paulme Schaller seated at the type wrlter reslgned In November and was replaced by Loursa Rusnak Paulme was editor of Rnchlands first yearbook RIGHT P o BELOW L C10 OUR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL A personaluty long assocua ted wuth Rtchland Townshup Schools ns Mr Carl E Lund qulst our Hugh School Prlncl pal Mr Lundqulst mans the control center of our new bulldlng He IS the type of optnmnst who always thanks the best of everyone untul he IS proved wrong In our succes ses he as the Hrst to congratu late us and nn our mlsdeeds he IS a temperate fudge I . 1 ' I . . O . . . i I 1 I . 1 ' I AT - auline Schaller lresignedl, Carol Studebaker, Phyllis Sh walter. v - ouisa Rusnak. COOKS New Dishes Beget New Appetites Mrs. Fieghlner, Mrs. Weaver, Mrs. Post, Mrs. Varner, Mrs. Seese, Mrs. Zorefoss. ,,,,..- ......-....-----.....--.-...-.-....---.......-..-..-..-..----.... ..-.....-..-.-...-..-..-..-............-......--..---...-....-...-... .-...-.-.......--.....-...-...-.......-.. ..-..-.......-.....--.. -.-.- ..-.--...-..-.-...-.....-..-...-... . ...--....-.....--.-...- -..-. .-...-.-.......-..-..--.-.. - . - -.---.-..--....-.-..... .--.-..........-.--.........-.....................-.-.-...-.-....--.- ....-..-..--.-.....--... -.-.....-.-....-..-....-..-..-..... --. -. -.-.-.-...-..-.... - ... - .. -. -..-.....-..-......- . . ....-.........-.- JANITORS The Building Doth Noi Keep Itself Clean Mr. Wissinger, Mr. Jeschonek --.-....--..-..-.- .---.-.--.......-. --.---.....-.-...- -.-..-....--.-..-- -.---..-.----..-.- -.--..--..-......- . .--.-.... -..--. -.--. ...-. ..-.. -.--Q. -.-.- .----- . - - . . . - . - ......-.-...-.- ....--.--....A.....A----.-.A BUS DRIVERS The Pilots of Our Rolling Stock Christ, Wingard, Dobbins, Faust, Hardy, Werfz, Paul, Sfull .--...... . - . ...-.....-- . . .-.-....,..........,..v-. -.- .- -. .. .- .- .. -. .- . .- - . . .. - . . .- - .. .- . .. .- -. -. - .- - -- . .- .- ... - . -. . .- .. . .- .- .. .. 1. -. . .- -. ... .. .- -. 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MISS LEILA M DODD French I French Il Lam II EngIlsh 7 I sectlon History 8 'I sectnon Fmanctal Assistant Adviser of The PORTAL Assistant Dtrector of the Senlor Play MISS NETTIE JEAN RUSSELL Biology 3 sections Elementary Science 'I section Clvlcs 9 I sectlon Sophomore Class Advtser MRS NORA G COVODE Geography 7 2 sectnons Geography 8 4 sections Advsser of the Hrklng Club Dlrector of the Junlor Play Eughth Grade Class Adviser GEORGE M BOSLEY Industrlal Arts Shop Instructor for Grades 7 through 'I2 Advnser of the Photo Club BENJAMIN A MANOTTI Art Instructor for Grades 7 through 9 Fine Arts Instructor for Grades I0 through 'I2 Advlser of the Art Club Art Asslstant of The PORTAL JOHN J KUZMIAK Enghsh 9 2 sections Eng rsh IO 3 sections Assustant Coach LEONARD G ORANGE IndustruaI Arts Mechanucal Drawlng Instructor for Grades 7 through 'I2 CI3 ..whiIe true to fix C14 principles, MISS S CATHERINE BENFORD School Nurse MISS LEORA M HOFFMAN English 7 3 sections Eng rsh 9 I section Eng ish II 'I sec on Seventh Grade Class Adviser Hobby Club Adviser English Assistant of The PORTAL RICHARD E PARDOE Bookkeeping II 2 sections Bookkeeping I2 I section History 7 I section History 'II 'I section Freshman Class Adviser MISS MARTHA SCHWING Office Practice Economic Geography Exploratory Business Typing for Grades 9 through 'I2 2 sections Adviser of the Senior Y Teens MISS CARMELA T MESSINA Typing II 'I Shorthand II I2 2 sections Econom IC Business Training Adviser of the Crocheting Club MISS S ELIZABETH GREEN World History 3 sections Geography 7 2 sections History 8 'I section Adviser of the Safety Club Adviser of the Junior Class Adviser of the Junior Hugh Cheerleaders Sponsor of the Nation al Honor Society CARL .I LAMONICA Physics I section Arithmetic 7 3 sections Arithmetic 8 I sec n Adviser of the Chess Cub Junior Class Adviser Q i . 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' ' . that glves us safe guidance and real progress MRS RUTH BREWER Homemakmg Instructor for Grades 7 through I2 Advlser of the Bachelors Club MRS CARYL RAFFERTY Homemaklng Instructor for Grades 7 through I2 Adviser of the Junior Y Teens MISS LOIS M KINDELBERGER Faculty Llbra nan Adviser of the Bookbmders Club and Lubrarlans Arlthmetlc 8 I sectlon WILLIAM J SMITH Junuor Business Tralnmg 2 sections Drivers Tralnmg Instruc tor 4 sections Adviser of the Auto Cub ELLWOOD P VARNER Gymnaslum Instructor for Grades 7 through I2 Health Adviser of the Varslty R C ub Head Coach PHYLLIS G DREGALLO Gymnasium Instructor for Grades 7 through 'I2 Health 9 Adviser of the Pep Club Photo Assistant Advnser of The PORTAL ,..-std mmf' U53 ff' W-.M UHBGSUHY. .PHTII CLASS OF '53 COMPLETES COURSE The thought of moving into the new school afforded us a thrill almost as great as the prospects of becoming Seniors. When both dreams were realized simultaneously, we were really floating in the clouds. To be the first class to be graduated from the new high school held a certain fascination for us. This privilege seemed to compensate fully for the years when we were, in our own minds, treated like the stepchildren of the district. We are the group for whom there was no room in the old Geistown School, and the first to be affected by the crowded conditions. instead of our continuing at Geistown as many of us would normally have done, we were whisked off by bus each day to rooms provided for us in other districts. During these unsettled years Richland influence pene- trated the atmosphere at Maple Park, Lorain Borough and Southmont. A feeling of normalcy repossessed us as we returned to Geistown in the seventh grade. Rumors of a new school floated about, but the future was so distant then. p P lo it K Ib L wassanget DID ALL THAT REALLY HAPPEN? L11 , W, E E4 5 . Qfifszqg ' +3 11 . 'f,-5u b' - ,Af 1. 4, ff ff, - 1271 ,, , 7 2 if? v Barry, Pres., THE SEIVIUH CLASS Its dream came true The Senior Class, thrilled with the privilege of completing its high school course in the new school, began working its way toward that long looked for event, graduation. The first official act of the year was the election of the capable corps of officers pictured below. The class busied itself with social activities by sponsoring the Huddle Hop as an interlude in the football season, followed later by the Shadow Shindig, an affair which assumed the atmosphere of the Hallowe'en season. The Senior boys were well represented in football, basketball, track and baseball, while Hcstetler, Treas., Ruhe, Sec'y,g Blackburn, V. Pres. the girls participated in intramural basketball, volleyball and softball. The Senior girls' basket- ball squad was unbeaten in intramural play. In planning the Senior Trip the class set its sights on Washington, D. C., and with the cooper- ation and able assistance of our adviser, Mr. David Samuel, our plans were realized. We invaded the Nation's Capital, May ll, and the next three days were full of thrills and experiences we shall not soon forget. The Washington trip was scarcely over until we were guests of the Juniors at a banquet and prom which was held at the Bedford Springs Hotel amid all the finery and pomp befitting the occasion. Scarcely realizing it, we were being drawn into the vortex of commencement activities. Class Day, Baccalaureate, Graduation all came, and with their coming our high school days came to an end. THAT'S A GOOD QUESTION mvirw W 15E,,::, .: - - 2 Sw. ',fi.-g ,,?, , if gf? y rfk - M 'M mf, , H K. . A ai , ,, , ,YM s ,M , . .X EIVIHH CLASS PEGGY B ALBERT Peg can be found at Skate and swlmmvng or on her way to Doras tall and slender If Iookmg for a rlend P g s It ACT TIES YTeensI 3 4 Club 3 4 ECHO 3 Llbrarlan I ROBERT ALWINE Hows the weather way up there Bob 7 Rube wants to be a prea her some day really hep on the trumpet can usuaI'y be found at Ashbrldges ACTIVI TIES Band I 2 3 4 C'ass Play 'I Chorus 4 Sportsmens CIub4 Vlce President 4 The PORTAL 4 AGNES BARRY Musuc muslc musuc hear Red sm In wants to be a housewife or a nurse seen wuth Adam a born leader the gurl with the red halr ACTIV ITIES Class President 3 4 Student Councul 'I The PORTAL 4 YTeens 2 ECHO 3 4 Ensemble 2 3 4 National Honor Soclety 3 4 Class Play 3 Chorus 4 CAROLYN BEACHY Quiet Allce can be found at home e future? a stenographer appeals to her a good worker at home and at studues ACTIVITIES Chorus I 2 Band I 2 YTeens I BARBARA ANN BELTZ You can flnd Barb at the Masonlc or at St Steven s with a sympathetlc Ah o Whole bunches sand ln the conversatuon has sweet dlsposrtnon and wlllmg t help ACTIVITIES ECHO 3 4 The PORTAL 3 4 Natsonal nor Soclety 3 4 YTeens 2 'I 4 Band 2 4 C Secretary I Sewlng Club I Class Play 4 RAYMOND BERKEY Get Out goes for the country and woods wants to be a rancher some day hat F experlence will come In handy ACTIVITIES F F A I 2 3 4 Treasurer 3 Secretary 4 LEONARD BERKSTRESSER Sonny finds the trumpet to be pretty trncky an Moxham seen with the gang or In hrs snazzy green Plymouth ACTIVITIES Band I 2 3 4 Mixed Ensemble 2 C r s Bow mg ub 2 The PORT Class Play 4 HAROLD BLACK Aw come on now the Pa Quiz wlnner Hike flnds sleeplng a great pleasure how many rabblts dad you get thus year? ACTIVITIES Student Councll 3 4 Vlce Presldent 4 Natlanal Honor Society 3 4 Treasurer 4 Sportsmens Club 4 Treasurer 4 Bowling Club 2 Book blndlng Club I OGC. ,I H . -- , . . f' , e i '. IVI -- ,2,-., gPep ,J il ' - , H ,, ,, H : -1 . .. I - f,,:, , : - 1 - I . . . ,,.. , , ...I gg,.. - ' ,J In z- 1 ,: ,,: ' ,J : - X.. ' ,.. ' ...th , '- - ,: ,:- - ,, U . , - Urn H -- . . .. .. 0 - - ,: -,: ' Ho ' ,g- ,c,g ,3,glass 2 1 . H U I...alIt .F.A. - I ' - ----,ff : f - It H - d . - ,,,:' , 3, 47 hou 4: I' Cl I, 5 AL 3, 4: H ,, . . ,,.,, - ,:'-' : ' ' .: , . : : 2 : - DAN BLACKBURN A center of attractlon on the football team peppy ba ketball payer too Dan wants to be an engineer blue eyes wavy halr keeps a lookout for Lynn ACTIVITIES Football 2 3 4 Basketball I 2 3 4 Track 3 National Honor Society 3 4 Boys Bowling u I arsly 3 4 Secretar 4 Ban I Cass Vnce Presldent I 4 MERNA BLOOM Sure Ilkes to drlve that new Studebaker a snappy malorette Mern wants to be a housewufe ep on 4H work ACTIVITIES Bow mg Club 2 Hlklng Club I The PORTAL 3 Auto Club 4 BEVERLY BLUE Dont desert me Bevey wants to be a home maker usually seen with Jlm McCreary an R H S alumnus loves to read pals around with Elaine ACTIVITIES Y Teens I Pep Club 2 3 4 AGNES BOBAK Not a worry or a care bothers Aggle fun where she IS Aunt It though seems to be a natural ACTIVITIES Bowling Club 2 Sewing Club I Pep Club 3 4 Chorus I CHARLES BOUCH Charley IS the tallest boy In the class really hep F A wo an addutlon from Mldde Taylor Township wants to be a farmer ACTIVITIES F F A 2 3 4 Presldent 4 Vuce Presldent 3 Class Presldent 2 BARBARA CALDWELL Heavens wheres Dot? the B 8. Borb wants to be a model queen of the Senior Class slngs and acts too nlce clothes ACTIVITIES Pe Club 2 3 4 Cho us I 2 3 4 Class Play 4 YTeens I 2 Vuce Presuclent I RICHARD CESSNA IC I e I0 r o the cass u of vnm vlgar and vntalty Lover seems to b his favorlte expressnon which changes like the weather lerks gas at Glenns Gulf Statnon ACTIVITIES Chorus I Football I Hllung Club I Bowlmg Club 2 3 Bachelors Club 4 HELEN CLARK Cute Ilttle truck knee hugh to a grasshopper wants to be a nurse wheres KIlmeck mfty dancer this gal who ns a friend to every frlend ACTIVITIES YTeens I 2 Presudent 2 Pep Club 2 3 4 Cheerleader I Gorls Chorus I 3 Mnxed Chorus 4 Polka Dots 2 Class Play 4 igfiilf ix- , 0 0 o s 0 0 0 0 o 'I ' ,, - H Q . s . , . . . H H - 1 1 1 I 1 1 . . , . I I I I I CI I3 , 25 V It R , 5 y 5 cl 7 I . ' I ' ' . . . I. . . h ' ,. . . . . - ' i ' I I I . H , H H H - . . . , . . . - - 2 , , . 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I 1 2 , : : 1 ALENE EASLY The gurl wlth the book can be found reaaung hopes to wrlte a book ot her own nn the future me 'P frnendly and sm: mg rwce to be around ACTIVITIES Auto Club 4 The PORTAL 3 Who PAT GLESSNEQ One of Mass Dodds French cherubs a knows how to pay super basketball pep go together can a so hot rod ACTIVITIES Chorus I 2 4 Bowling Club Presndent 2 YTeens I Pep Club 3 4 President 4 Treasurer 3 Bonlour Pat and C22 SEIVIUR CLASS LUCRETIA COYLE Lcu wants to be a nur e a ways llstens to others problems thanks that Rlpp'es IS tops as a local spot to dance seen at most a tlvltles If she s dreamlng u s a IVITIE Ban I 3 4 Treasure The PORTAL 3 4 YTeens I 2 3 Secretary 2 ECHO 3 4 Chorus 4 Class Play 3 DONALD CHRIST See you Ace' and ol? Scrub oes smooth dancer lakes the B 81 L when wlth Mlls and E elle druvlng ns quite a hobby especially hot roddnng ACTIVITIES Football 3 4 Chorus I Varslty R 4 Bowllng Clu I PAUL CUCCIARDO If you re Iookmg for fun Chalks the one seems to rate first In has vocabulary pagnng Chalk 3 look at Lou Ann s the crystal ball shows truck drnvmg :rs CTIVITIES The PORTAL 3 4 Band I as etball I ECHO 3 4 s y 4 Class I DAVID CULP Crawl oft my back says Dave when up to one of his contmual pranks where theres Dave theres Moose expects to continue has ture profession ACTIVITIES Basketball 2 Sportsmen s Club 2 3 Bowl: g u I NANCY .I CULP Culllp Gnds basketball to be her specnal fancv wants to be a telephone operator with Spush always wants to know Dld all that really happen9 ACTIVITIES YTeensI Secretary Pep Club 2 3 4 Presldent 3 Secretary 4 Class Secretary 2 Chorus I 2 .IEANNE DISHONG Jeanne wants to be a nurse has a word for everyone but seems to like saylng Oh great found at home busy as a bee a whiz at anythung she does ACTIVITIES The PORTAL 4 P p Club 2 3 Choru 2 Band 2 3 4 National Honor Society 3 4 O O O I ,, ,, S A . h I - , . . , . . . . :' . . . 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CAROLYN HOSTETLER Whoople personalrty plus Lynn sure can play the prano friend to everyone swe hut un Jumor Year Play seen with ou and ar A IVITIES YTeens I 2 3 Presldent 2 Treasurer I The PORTAL 3 4 ECHO 3 4 Band I 2 3 4 Secretary 4 Class Play 3 Class Treasurer I 2 3 4 Chorus 4 MARIANNE T ISWAK Come on already a swell typlst will make a boss happy some day gets her work done an time good dancer swell trlend ACTIVITIES Hlkmg Club I The PORTAL 3 4 Natlonal Honor Society 3 4 Secretary 4 Student Councll 4 Bowlmg Club Treasurer 2 JANICE KELLY Oh boy a gurl who gets her work done another faithful ECHO worker seen with the gang or at the Masonic Temple makes a hobby of playmg the plano ACTIVITIES Chorusl 4 Band I 2 3 4 YTee 2 3 4 Bowlmg Club I The PORTAL 3 4 ECHO 3 4 GALE KLAUM Gabby where dad you get that trlcky mckname? our football star Gabby can be found drlvlng that new car or wlth Nancy Jo ACTIVITIES Football y ent 4 4 Track 3 BARBARA KLIMECK Has a Hoody for you any time you see her Barb has a sweet dlsposltlon loves to lead wnth cheers and also play basketball can be found any where between the B 8. L and Rlpples ACTIVITIES Cheerleader Pep Club 2 3 4 Vlce President 4 Mlxe semble 2 3 4 E HO 3 Cla Pla 3 4 Mix Chorus 'I 4 Bowlmg Club I Llbrarlan 'I DELORES KLINE l hear singing must be Dee wants to be a home mlsslonary but lust look at that diamond can also play the piano and direct plays ACTIVITIES The PORTAL 3 4 YTeens 2 3 4 Treasurer 2 Student Council President 4 Band 2 3 4 National Honor Society 3 4 Glrls Ensemble 2 3 ECHO 4 Chorus 4 Mnxed Ensemble 4 23 093 BENNY GOODMAN Sure must luke airplanes Why? works at the airport another one of the tall 53ers where theres Moose there s trouble and Dave ACTIVITIES Football 'I Basketball 2 Bowlmg Club I 2 3 ECHO 3 The PORTAL 3 Sportsmen s Club 4 DELORES HARBAUGH A dainty small fry but oh so cute Dody wants to be a housewlfe llkes R H S but from Johns town Hr come her flame ACTIVITIES P p Club 2 3 4 Chorus I 3 Bowlmg Club 'I ' O C O O O I O C I I . . .I . I 11 11 1 11 11 - , . 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 , 1 , . . 11 11 ' - - 6 1 1 1 1 1 ' 1 11 1 11 - 11 11 ' . . . ' . , . ll ' ' - 5 . - - 11L 11 11B b-11 CT - - 1 1 1 ' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 . 11 11 - - 1 1 1 ' ' 1 1 I 1 ' 1 ' 1 11 11 - , . . . . . . ' - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 - HS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 . 11 11 - - - 1 . 11 11 - - 11 11 1 - 2, 3, 4, Varsit R 3, 4, Vice-Presid 5 F. F. A. T, 2, 3, I . 11 11 . 11 11 - - - - 1 1 u. . . - I1 21 31 Ai 1 1 1 ' - ' 1 ' d En , , 1 C , 45 ss y , 7 ' ed 1 1 1 ' ' - - - 11 11 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 ' 1 1 1 1 ' ' 1 1 ' 1 1 1 1 ' - V V EIVIUH CLASS ALICE KOPKA Champion salesman of the class sold S100 00 ln magazmes wants to be super typrst Coppne lrkes to drlve cars her favorite pastime ACTIVITIES Hobby Clu I ChorusI 2 ALICE KOSTRO Fun fun and more fun when Akay rs around puts sports especially basketball ahead of everythmg except wanting to be another typrst lakes to remember 9th grade ACTIVITIES Pep Club 2 3 4 Bowling Club I C243 SHIRLEY KULBACK Happy go lucky Spnsh finds everythrng o loke when she can find nothing else to do she lust sughs Oh dear a future Number p'ease gurl ACTIVI P p Club 2 3 Y C s DORIS M LICKAR The business world wlll receive Dee as a good typnst took care of candy and cord orders youll flnd her a good fruend Dees wnth the gang when hme permits ACTIVITIES P p Club 2 3 4 Bowl ng Cl b I Lubrarlan I LILLIAN LICKAR You know a little bundle of charm prefers RHS likes to dance often stops In at Rrpples ACTIVITIES P p Club 2 3 4 Bowlrng Club I Cheerleader 2 BARBARA LUTHER Flve foot two eyes of blue wants to make some boss a good secretary Shlr at Rnpples has a car ACTIVITIES Class Play 3 YTeens I seen wrth Lou Lynn an lakes to hot rod with anyone who n I 3 4 Ensem 2 3 PORTAL 3 4 ECHO 3 4 WILBUR MACKIN How do you spell thot? asks Wlllne looks pretty snappy In the navy uniform popular wrth the younger and fairer set ACTIVITIES Football I 2 Track I 3 Class Play 3 4 Bookblndlng Club President I 2 3 4 Lnbrarnan I 2 4 NANCY McGREGOR Small quuet but has a bug heart sparkle rn her heart matches that on her left hand wheres Nancy? fInd Paul first ACTIVITIES Mrxed Chorus I Sewrng ClubI YTeens2 3 4 C U I I I a I . I, . I., . . I . . h - b g , . ll ll ' I 1 1 . . . 1 1 1 - - 1 1 : ' - 11 - 1, 1 - I1' ' 11 1, 11 - I - . . 1 - - ' TIES- e , , 4, -Teens Ig horu I, 2. . - - 11 11 - 1 . . ' ' ll I ll ' ' ' . - e , , 5 i u 1 i . 3 11 11 - I 11'-H11 - - 9 1 1 1 1 I , . . - . 11 . . . ll Ill Il I d It ll ' IH ' I ' ' . -Ba d , 2, , 7 ble 3, 4: : - 1 1 1 1 i 1 - 11 11 11 - - 11 ' . - 1 1 1 : 1 1 1 1 1 : 1 1 - , , . . . 1 . . . . - ' : ' : - 1 1 - 1,93 DICK MILLS Dick wants to be a millionaire - . . has great talent on the football field . . . likes to hot rod . . , seems attract- ed to 410 Luther Road. ACTIVITIES-Varsity R 3 4- President 4- Football 2 3 4' Basketball 2 3- Baseball 2 45 Track 3 4' Class President I 2- Bowling Club 'I. SHIRLEY MOCK She always has a happy smile when Holy Man IS heard you know its Chum commercial world here comes a secretary plus keeps a collection of horse pictures ACTIVITIES Art Club 4 JIM MOSS Oh boy says Jim I want to be an auto mechanic tall and handsome popular among RHSers is special interest is Elaine ACTIVITIES F F A 3 4 Chorusl Ensemble 4 MABEL NOON A quiet lass In our class around the halls of R H S on her way over to Ollnes ACTIVITIES Sewing Club 2 travels with Coppie loves to read seen ambition? undecided ROBERT PAVLOVICH Shines in the gym for basketball and dancing hopes to be a college graduate says Aw shucks even at the Masonic Temple ACTIVITIES Varsity R 4 Student Council 3 Basketball I 2 3 4 Football 4 Baseball 2 3 4 Track 3 Sportsmen s Club 3 Bowling Club 2 ALICE PENROD And another drum malorette passes through the doors of Richland Penny can be found with Bubs when not in school likes most sports lots of fun ACTIV Malorette I 2 3 4 P p Club 2 3 4 Y Teen 25 JAMES RUHE Came from Conemaugh to fill the ranks of R H S I paint figurines says Jim a born leader kung of the class of 53 can laugh as well as he can make good grades ACTIVITIES Sportmens Club 3 4 President 4 National Honor Society 3 4 President 4 Class Secretary 3 4 ANNA RUSH Looks like a real diamond no interest at Richland except classes and girls Bertha takes extra hours to write to George ACTIVITIES ECHO 3 4 Sewing Club 3 Bowling Club 2 Library Club I l:WI0I1' CLASS JACQUELINE SABA Thats no Tonr rts natural Jackre wrll be another behrnd the desk grrl to bud forth from R H S can grwe rrfty speeches ACTIVITIES Class Vrce Presrdent 3 Student Councrl 3 4 Natronal Honor Socrety 3 4 ECHO 3 4 Bowlrng Club 2 Sewrng Club I Cla s Pay 4 ELAINE SANDERSON Im practrcally there at Slagles she means brg hrt rn the Senror Play a bugger sparkler on her left hand ACTIVITIES P p Club 2 3 4 YTee I Cheerleader I Grrls Chorus 3 Polka Dots 3 Mrxed Chorus 2 Natronal Honor Socrety 3 4 The PORTAL 4 Class Play 4 EVELYN SHIRT Cheerleadrng come easy to her makes rt her hobby wrthout lookrng for her she s found rn Westmont or at home another hopeful housewrfe ACTIVITIES eerleader 2 3 4 Pep Club 2 C Teens I CLARENCE SHOWALTER After gracluatron he wants to try hrs luck at book keeprng known to hrs frrends as Bugs Ends Oh well to head hrs Inst of favorrte sayrngs ACTIVITIES Scrence Club I 2 Vrce Presrdent 2 Sportsmens Club 4 Prolectronrst I 2 3 Sure can make a trp top sundae at Von Lunens full of fun and always teasrng good future ahead wrth hrs trombone r not at home T b wrll be at S rr s ACTIVITIES The PORTAL 'I 4 Bowrng Club 2 Scrence u I B nd 2 3 4 Mixed Ensemble 3 4 Chorus Class Play 3 4 GLENN SMITH Thus fellow wants to pay hockey for some bug team some near date spends most of hrs out of school trme practrcrng at the War Memorral summonrng Smrtty 7 try lookrng for Cessna flrst ACTIVITIES Bachelors Club 4 NICHOLAS SMITH Nrck wants to be a darry farmer can be found at home playung the occordron or caring for hrs cows but friendly ACTIVITIES I' F A I DOROTHY STICKLER Another B 8. L fan seen wrrh Caldwell or Bob Gelles wants to be a housewrfe Irkes to dance takes an actrve rnterest rn grrls sports ACTIVITIES Pep Club 2 3 4 Chorus 2 3 YTeens I PATRICIA A TOKI Peppy basketball materral can make humteen ba kets rn one game can also type especrally for ECHO Pa can be found at Mme 37 or wrth the gang ACTIVITIES YTeens I Bowlrng Club 2 3 ECHO 3 4 The PORTAL 3 Q26 I I I C 1 - -1 11 .11 1 11 1 11 1 .I A. I - . i . I 1 ' 1 1 ' ' L1 1 . . A . 1 1 1 1 J 1 1 111 1 11 1 . . . , 1 - 6 1 1 1 - NS 1 1 1 1 1 ' ' 1 1 1 1 Ch , , g , 3, 41 horus 3, 4, Y- 1 1 1 11 11 , . . . . , - 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - -f N11 U 11 1 11 h- I1 11 - K1 1 f' 1 ' Cl I9 1 G I1 1 1 1 1 1 41 , . . , . . . I I I . . . ,, . ,, 1 11 11 - 1 11 - 11 1 shy ' . -'. . - , 2, 3, 4. 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 ll ll t ' U U . . . . , Q ' . . 11 111 - - 1 ' 1 1 1 1 1 093 SHIRLEY WAGNER gurl llked by a came to us from Cochran also can whlp up a good sundae at Von Lunen s likes to dance seen at the Masonic Temple ACTIVITIES Sewmg Club I YTeens 2 3 4 Mrxed Chorus I MARGARET WEAVER More fun that way com plexnon hard to beat lnseparable when rt come to Jackne thinks the band us tops ACTIVITIES Band 2 3 Teens T 3 4 Chorus MERLE WEAVER Paying a return VISIT to the class of 53 from Girard College seen qunte often at the Temple dancmg Merle wants to be a machlnlst ACTIVITIES Sportsmens Club 4 LEON WINGARD In a few years Skrp hopes to be an establnshed mortuclan attracted to 432 Luther Road knows how and spends most of his time teasing fellow cass mem bers ACTIVITIES Bandl 2 3 Bachelors Club 4 Bowlmg Cu 2 3 SHIRLEY WINGARD A friend Indeed always fun wlth Shol around has the ablllty to be a good elementary teacher us active on class committees and In other actwltles ACTIVITIES Band T 2 3 4 Chorus 4 Mixed Ensemble 3 Girls Ensemble 4 The PORTAL 3 4 ECHO 3 4 YTeens 2 3 Class Play 3 MARY WISE Says Wlndber claxms most of her spare time be are Bettys two favornte words Ilkes to dance and does a good 'ob at nt looks forward to being a bookkeeper ACTIVITIES Sewing Club 'I Bowlmg Club 2 Pep Club 3 4 ROBERT R WISSINGER Really can play o good game of ball on the diamond has lots f Rhythm It seems ready to be a fruend to everyone Here fellow hell say to ou ACTIVITIES Baseball 3 4 ADAM YAMBER Basketball and Agnes take up most of Frltzs tume blond tall happy wears nice clothes sports lrght blue Dodge ambltnon a pllot ACTIVITIES s etball I 2 3 Fo ball 2 Base all 2 Vars R 2 3 The PORTAL 4 Portraits not Included W ERNEST HARBAUGH and GEORGE P KISELA C27 1 O O I A ' ' Il... , - , ,: ' . H ff - ' 1 I I 4:Y- ,2, ,: 4. . .. , . H -I, - 1 I, ' . - , ,z , lb , . - - - H H - I, ,J :' 1 ., I . ,: - ' ' ' ...Hru H H ,H - - . - ' : ' 1 , . o , ' . A..,, I It, , Y- - ,I ,,-,,,- s.. I I I . 'T' Q Bak , , ,4p ot 'I,g b l,g ity HH , SITTING-Kline, Lickar, Glessner, Hostetler, Barry, Wagner t h e q U e e n G n d h e r C O U STANDINGfMoss, Weaver, Berkstresser, Blackburn, Klaum Mills THAT BOY JIMMIE FOREGROUND-Clark, Beltz, BACKGROUND- Cucciardo, Berkstresser, Saba, Klimeck, Sanderson, Shumaker, Mackin, Caldwell. That Boy Jimmie was the title of our Senior Play and starred Elaine Sanderson and Paul Shumaker in the lead roles. Mr. David Samuel, assisted by Miss Leila Dodd, directed the play, while Delores Kline filled the role of Student Director. COULD BE SITTING-Coyle, Shumoker, Cucciardc, Barry, Mackin. STANDING--Luther, Hostel- ler, Klimeck, Alwine, Wingard. Our Junior Year Play, Could Be by Fifi Factor, was presented February 15, 1952. lt was a zany aftair in three acts. A roaring lion got into the act too, and put the audience in an uproar. KING and QUEEN Ruhe, Caldwell. special attractions -., 1 as ' 4925 5 F 4332 ' l ,r ft it bin, B C251 'ie 'Ns FASHION WEARS OUT MORE APPAREL THAN THE WOMAN The biggest event in our lives as Juniors was the night we played host to the Class of '52 at the annual Junior-Senior Prom. The setting was the famous A Jacktown Hotel near Irwin, Pa. Entertainment was provided by members of the Class of '53 including the choral group shown in the lower photo. The banquet OF menu and our appetites, sharpened by the long drive, made a fitting combination. After the feasting was done and the tables were pushed aside, the music of Dave Dysert and his Orchestra put the couples in a dancing mood. The night was all too short, but the memory of it shall linger long. ew? f 2 I I E 2 I HAD A DREAM WHICH WAS ALL NOT A DREAM LEFT to RIGHT-Kline, Luther, Shurnaker, Klimeck, Cucciardo, Glessner, Alwine, Barry, Blackburn, Wingard, Berkstresser, Hostettler. i295 HHBGSHHY. .PHTIII While the Seniors of '53 received the honor of being the first graduates of the new school, the underclasses are destined to reap the greatest benefits from the change. Several new courses were added to the curriculum, and improved facilities gave new impetus to others. Home Economics, Industrial Arts, Mechanical Drawing, and Fine Arts are the most pronounced additions to the school's offerings. Expansion and improvement in other departments is worthy of note, particularly in the Commercial, Science, and Music departments. ,,The ,Vocational .Agriculture Department likewise came into its own. Lack of equipment prevented some of these departments from finding their stride this first year, but Richland Township students might conceivably be the envy of boys and girls anywhere. Another feature of the new school which the Class of '53 did not have the privilege of enioying is the auditorium, but this addition will greatly enrich the educational program of future classes. Ba y ad WHO'LL SAMPLE THIS? 25- A Q -. - T ia .N-iv -Al A g-?...,. z-1 - - ' -if 'f ' f ' -2-. , 'A :Ae .FV --F , , ' . 'A 'ef?i 'f:'?f QA - - , ,, . . , ,. f 1 4-5 4' 4 ff ' fx Q . -, ' - .--r'!..'. - - - ,.f ' -'-- 7 if ,7,.:L f- WAN --.. M4 -- -:- -m 'i' -E . ' '1--1-2 i --- -1' - --,A . ' ' . - f. 5-' f A 1 -14' '- ,H - ' A . 'A AT 'F - . ' - ,. .75- Y LE LW 1 15+ V, UQ www .1 'Ar I-. L E X E I . Q-. A R 3 , K-.73-,L T.,- f nf 1 . 1' 'SILT- E TH JUIVIUH dreams of the The Junior Class had a very successful and eventful year under the leadership of its president, Larrie Zimmer- man, and its adviser, Mr. Carl Lamonica, who was succeed- ed by Miss Sue Green on March T. The largest proiect of the year was the sale of Christmas Candy. In this under- taking the Juniors topped the efforts of any previous class. The privilege of operating the school store during y e U r U h e U d the second semester was also allotted to this class. ROOM 115 :gd ROOM T 44 Tl ROOM H5 TOP PHOTO W l A e swa r a zlma u R Pufo V Reddy ROW 2 D Ma In J Molnar B Harris C McLaughlin F Malloy D Pilot Mr Lamonica ROW 3 V Helman F Rice T Harvey A Mickle C Heunze N Held R McKelvle ROOM 111 BOTTOM PHOTO WT M :roy Allen D Duryea D Black M Green J Gilroy V Baumgardner ROW 2 r Hozuk L Eplett M Chapman E Brumbaugh J Ellenberger E Barry B Fyock Mr Smith ROW 3 J Faith C Blanset B Goodman N Blanco D Gallagher C Cononle D Gerasnn ROW 4 T Gerosln J Behr J Christ D Edwards D Bouch R Barnhart 132 l I 4 l J' . Q RO l-,lQris,.B.l k,'P.Lumbef,P.rid' ,B.Pa.l, . , . . .-. k', 'Ro'-.c'l,F,' ,. ,. ,. . . -M. Several social affairs were sponsored by the Juniors, dances being the most numerous. The most eventful of these was the Snow Ball, the opening dance in the new gymnasium. Mrs. Nora Covode directed the Class play, Brother Goose, in which Anthony Sadosky played the title role. The student director, assisting Mrs. Covode, was Lois Jean Stewart. The purpose of all this activity became apparent on May 6 when the Juniors were hosts to the Seniors OFFICERS at a banquet and prom held at the . B' ,V.P.,Z' ,P., famous Bedford springs Hotel- B:.T2T0..., 1.4.21 w'::.:f::1r 2...,fsf Corrine Blanset was prom committee Clwlfmun' Now, WHOSE LITTLE BRAIN THOUGHT THAT oNE UP? The members of this class were active participants in practically every event in which they were eligible. They made outstanding con- tributions in football, basketball, track, cheerleading, both boys' and girls' intramural basketball, the ensembles and the band. In scholastic work they also made their presence felt. Admitted to the Honor Society were Lois Eplett, Noel Bianco, Janice Ellenberger and Leona Wingard. Patricia Hadzima won first place in the letter writing contest, while in the I Speak for Democracy contest the three top winners were Juniors. Two members of this class also represented the Student Council at the Wilkes Barre Convention. Leona Wingard was chosen by the high school students to be their representative to the Patron's Ball of the Windber Teen Canteen. The Junior Class, eager to expand its record of achievement, looks forward to its Senior Year, keeping in mind its motto, A hard beginning maketh a good ending. ROW l-Nancy Jean Shaffer, Nancy Jo Shaffer, L. Wingard, S. Shull, E. Webb, S. Stull, J. Strict, J. Wissinger. ROW 2-Miss Green, L. Zimmerman, J. Sanderson, S. Sale, L. Stewart, V. Seliga, J, Mills, B. Rose, S. Young. ROW 3-H. Singer, B. Warshel, S. Toki, R. Stopko, R. Shatiter, A. Sadosky, R. Weller, F. Warshel. C333 ROOM 117 THERE MUST BE A WAY OUT SOPHOMORE OFFICERS Holsi 9 v P H I Pres. Ch f T P ll Sec'y v-f.'..5 ROOM 108 Q C 345 ,ii N. AND CLASS OF '55 To be a Sophomore is to experience a lull between the thrilling surprise of being a Freshman and the exciting Junior Year with its many colorful dances and parties, climaxed by the annual prom. However, this class was too busy to notice any lull. The class adviser was Miss Nettie Jean Russell who, together with Mrs. Phyllis Dregallo, Mr. Elwood Varner, and Mr. Leonard Orange made up the home room staff. A group of forward looking officers led the class through a series of affairs which served the twofold purpose of money raising and fun n'ak ing The first of these was the Bunny Hop so named, as you might guess, to welcome the hunting season ROOM 105 An annual event which each succeeding Sophomore Class enioys is an all-day trip to Pittsburgh. The trip was supervised by Miss Sue Green and Mr. Orange in connection with the study of modern history. The tour included such points of interest as the Phipps Conservatory, the Museum, Radio Station KDKA, the Block House, the Buhl Planetarium, Pitt University, and a passing glimpse of many other famous places. Seven Sophomores were on the football squad, and thirteen were in the lime light as basketball players. Track and baseball also attracted Sophomore talent. One of the big issues of the year was the selection of their colors, motto and class flower. Pale green and black were the popular colors, the yellor tea rose received the nod as their flower, and Saying is one thing doing another was the motto chosen to help the class follow the upward path Q. RO M 'lll ROW 'l D Maths M Martin J Krise P Maxwell B Luther E McMahon Miss Russell RON 2 R Kristoff l Mattis F Livingston B Kramer B Hofecker L Medllng D Loushe ROW 3 R Kllmeck R Lambert R Keyser A Kormanik H Makin R McKool ROW 4 R Hart G Kemper S Kronen G Kleban D Helman R Kerrmn P Matcho ROOM lO8 ROWT E Chontas L Giffin S Haberkorn N Felghtner T Chontas T Chaplain Jacquelyn Allen M Harbaugh ROV! 2 Mrs Dregallo J Marclnko R Golob B Bittner L Alwlne Joyce Allen D Bloom M Cononle R Drosky F Caldwell Mr Varner ROW 3 R Charney J Aird N Galaydo P Dowen J Birkhimer P Freeburn D Beck F Allen ROW 4 R Decker B Harrison R Bernsh M Bassett R Deltke J Croye J Caldwell R Aird T Hancock ROOM T05 ROW l Shelby Shaffer C Pallos J Rogers B Nash D Oldham P Stevens Sandra Shaffer ROW 2 Mr Orange M Varner D Zarefoss S Tyler D Wilkie D Tomaselll N Parker B Zuants ROW 3 Ralph Smith H Miller P Saba Ronald Smith J Vitez D Wnngard F Smith ROW 4 R Trent F Rodda R Sczechowski R Nagrant L Ressler A Teno J Schatz ' ll Il ll ' ' ' ' ll ' ' I - r I i o .1 5. . , , , . , .A , . , . . '. , . . , . , . , . . 1 . , . , . , 1 , 1 -. 1 - 1 - U 1 . 1 .- 1 -I 1 - 1 - I - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 '- 1 1 - A 1 A - 1 - 1 - 1 - - 1 - I 1 - .1 - 1 - . 1 - 1 1 - 1 - 1 - - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 . , . . 5 1 1 - 1 - .1 h- 1 - . 1 - 1. . 1. 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 - 1 - - 1 1 , . , C353 ROOM FRESHMAN CLASS AND . . . F F I C E R AN AGREEMENT HAS BEEN REACHED Helmon Secy Allen V Pres Chontas Treos McClain Pres D Downs S Harris M Chonias R Dowen S Glessner N Goodman J Adklnson Mr Pcxrdoe ROW 3 J Clossln K Brush C Deulke B Podhorez G Blvens S Garreison D Allen C Epleft ROW 4 D Boyer G Genneff R Allen J Fockler R Brydon R Evans W Burnhart Q36 . I O 2'l7 3 rl.. ' . yff, A , l ...l 1.- 2 , ...- sl ROOM 217: ROW 'l--L. Bloom, R. Geibig, B. Guiher, H. Berlcey, M. Black, -5. Coleman, J. Gary. Row 2- ROOM 209 Q1 10. Ag in l ROOM 200 RO M 209 ROW l A Markum B Roger E Lambung S Hesk th D Knusely O Mottern M Kelly L Nadonley ROW 2 Mr Hoffman T McCoy C Mackel M Hofecker W MrClaun T Luther B Henderson D Helman M Jones M McLaren ROW 3 C Lambert t Ke y R Hud G Mo Harvey G McGough ROW 4 S Karalta F Karchnak G McCombue W McCreary R Helman D Heulmann D Kume J Grumaldu S McGregor ROOM ROW l Za rosky atts Wertz R erts S neuder V ez E Ream Stopko ROW 2 Mr Cruste J Varruer J Sheets J Shurt R Shaffer J Petrosky R Paul E Lynch D Phuzack ea M ussunger ROW 3 D acuk Pav usun K Zummerman A Tomaseu D Stunebuser S Rubett S Zummerman E Reesey Row 4 F Reed M Zummerman E Cuppett G Wurugard C Suhyda H Parker D Penrod H Stull S Seluga The Freshman Class found utselt quartered on the second floor of the new hugh school buuldung occupyung three rooms, two of whuch were cut opposute ends of the long corrudor Mr Ruchard Pardoe, Mr Galen Hottrran, and Mr Walter F Cruste were assugned as homeroom teachers, wuth Mr Pardoe as class advuser The hrst meetung produced four capable and energetuc otTucers The members of the Freshman Class tultered 37 unto the ranks of Senuor Hugh actuvutues wuth two representatuves on the Varsuty Football team and seven on the Junuor Hugh team The Junuor Hugh basketball squad counted ten from the Freshman ranks The band, chorus, and cheerleaders also had Freshman representatuon The annual class party was held on Aprul 30 and the Jukebox Jamboree, the only money malcung affaur of the group, was held on May l5 1 . I , Y 1 Q fx K. I 'L 6 V , wwf ' M Yi if , 4 - . . 3 -. 5 yy sa, y ,- ,Q-4, 'A O 2 -- , - , . ' , . e , - '- , - , - . '. ,'. , .' .' ' -'.' ,'P.'Priu,,J. Nenfuzf rm','. Qff. .ss,Jf zoo: --B. b , s.. w , J. ' , A. ob , us. ch ' , E. au , . -, T. u . '. w' ' -.' 'Q . ru. ,' uz. .' 1 . 'g uu, .' ' '. 'u 1 , . - . l F I ' ' If ll EIGHTH GRADE AND OFFICERS ROOM 211 9 WHERE IS IT NOW, THE CANDY OR THE NICKEL? ROOM 207 38 ROOM 205 lll .L..4L X535 1 ROOM 208 M 211 ROW l D Buzzard C Fusher E Hart W Powell 1 r Brac en Mac e T Harbou RO Easterbrook J Blue R Custer D Taylor G Freeburn J Buvens R Eshelman G Gaston Mrs Covode ROW 3 J Albert M Bur bulla R Berkey R Alwlne S ShaFfer S Croyle P Murphy D Bukovec ROW 4 D Berkstresser W Weller S Allen D Betz N Bloom L Gay N Hendorn S Weaver M 207 ROWT A Sklles A Weaver C Swaltek J Wmgard B Luczko J olnar A Pl era W 2 J Davis Shontz J Seese L Wulson M Webb A Smlth B Stern R Shaffer Mr Wlssler ROW 3 E Tok: M Pltera M Engbert K Slagle R Nagle T Summers M Klllnan ROW 4 J Rutter R Wrlght M Muller G Stull D Wmgard A Watts E Bloom G Warshel M 205 ROWT R Ressler M Wnse M Cononle J McKool L Holme C Long E Horner ROW 2 Mr Kuzmlak Harvey M Henry D Kopka J Edwards W Deshong L Block ROW 3 S Hubbard P Ressler J Kosmatlne J Hlllegas M Jerney B Taylor M Boyle ROW 4 D Jessell M Kermm S Karchnak B Holsopple W Kaufman W McKelvue ROOM 208 ROW l D Neatrour P Muller J Marhefka V Kung C Coleman B Mansfield S Smnth ROW 2 Miss Messina dams D Ml ner Ba N Mnce J Loushe ROW 3 B Hadznma L Moschgat D Lehman J Blowers T Muller D Noon A Chrlstner G Nees ROW 4 D Wlsslnger D Fetzer D Walker K Nlederlander B Hanson J McMillan C Morgan When all heads were counted, the largest number was found an the Eughth Grade Though not as active In the soclal world as some of the upper classes, they dnd have an orgamzatlon headed by Terry Lee Harbaugh as President Roger Eshelman and Elleen Mzckle also served ID oFfucuaI posts Mrs Nora Covode was class advuser and managed one of the tour home rooms The other rooms were rn charge of Mr Paul A Wussler, Mr John Kuzmlak, and Mass Cormella Messina 39 The only social event of the year was a party In the school gymnasium Aprul 25 The hlghlnght of the party was an Ethereal Act of Magic In which food was made to dlsappear The class demonstrated that future athletucs wall have a supply of maternal for some tlme to come Slx of thelr number were In Jumor Hugh football tour In basketball, and two of the gurls served as Junior Hugh cheerleaders The band attracted the largest number seven Enghth Graders . xg 3 . 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' ,-. , f - , SEVENTH GRADE nr ROOM 202 ROOM 204 ROOM 206 OFFICERS That small and energetuc group, 'l2O strong, whuch posed as a con stant threat un undermunung all other pedestruans un the corrudors, was oltucually termed the Seventh Grade Stanley McQuaude was assugned the task of layung the corner stone for the foundatuon of the class of 58 Muss Ellen Kauffman, Muss Leora Hoffman, and Muss Martha Schwung were the home room guarduans of these newest knowledge seekers Muss Hoftman was named the class advuser The only party of the year was held February 23 By the end of the year, the class had a record of two members un the band, flve un Junuor Hugh football two un Ju nuor Hugh basketball and three Junuor Hugh cheerleaders WHAT S A PRESIDENT SUPPOSED TO DO9 Holland Secy McQuaude Pres Grutzer V Pres Hunt Treas ROOM 2 ROW 'l G Gary K Noon S Wussler L Pruce V Palm D Pavlusun W Chrust B Oldham A Beam C Harteus ROW2 G c JGary R Alluson F eam E haplun M Kruse Feat er P Ressler J Bloom N Wuse Muss Kauffman ROW 3 J Seaman B Boyd J Be nett B Moller J Sh rt R Fyock M Reed S Hunt C Rodda ROW 4 L Gerber J Shafter N Grutzer S Hostetler J lnstone R Campbell L Bell M Holland A Beam M Burkhumer ROW 2 F Konosku J Wungard J Stules R Stublar C Tyson B Mackun W Marsh R Marks W Drosky Muss Holitman ROW 3 N Wolfe S Eplett N Enoch C Knupple J Rush K Summers D Barkhumer B Wentz T Matcho l. Koontz ROW 4 C Sabo M Mann D Mann B Karl R Sholtus G Webb J Kusela B Levergood J Kronen ROOM 206 ROW rus c osza uer uea Bac B Harrus D Naugle H Armstrong ROW 2 J McCreary N Shurt I Kruse C Thomas S Donnelly J Lovetro D Harvey R Davus L Feathers K Neff Muss Schwung ROW 3 R Rungler S McQuaude A Shull L Muller O McCombue J Antonazzo G Boysza J Greathouse L Harvey ROW 4 S Ruchardson R Stunebuser J Lambert M Muklaucuc D Aurd G Lovetro S Hockensmuth M Klcuum R Fauth M Faust scu-uoou us out Hsu-as we come MOM C4 a 0 0 K K . . . 0 . . 5 I I . , 02: -. ,. ,. ,. '. -.e0k,. ,.',.s,.c u1,. ,. . ' Roonl 264: uzow'uQo. SuhyHa,..C. smzuh,'u.'uumBefuf s. uuuhsf, 'w. sAmuIeu, D. ssinueu, L. Kinzey, Jr. ucuuuusn, M. Mandel. ' ' 'u ' 'u-uzfls' h, R.'sua'k,s.kj ,M.'M:uu , P. uz'p'k, K.'u uf, .. ', , , . . 17 0IIBGSOHY -.--......- PIITIV STUDENTS GIVE BUILDING PERSONALITY Returning to school on September 5, l952, was not like any other first day. We were entering the new school. Our hearts were filled with expectancy, which was not wholly satisfied the first few days. Our curiosity was frustrated by the presence of barricades in the main corridors. The contractors were not yet ready for our invasion. The barricades were removed by the second week of school, and we saw for the first time the long halls gleaming with newness and perfumed by the not unpleasant odors of new plaster and fresh paint. Every- thing was beautiful and each corner and closet held some interesting features. However, after several days of exploration, it became apparent that the building was full of some missing quality. The new building lacked personality. The halls and rooms held no memories. However, when the Richland program of extracurricular activities swung into action, the building began to write its own story. Fond memories of the old high school will not soon be dispelled, but the new one has become the background for many of our most cherished moments. BI ROW I Berkstresser Alwine, Shumaker, oom ROW 2 Dsh ng W , B I! , K II , f Coyle Hostetler Klllng Wlnsgrtljr Luefhgr. e Y NO MORE ATHING FEET Q if -4 S? - L L ,ML X34 if HUIIB ll INSTRUMENTALISTS Clcxrlnetsz KNEELING--Albert, Hcxrbcwglw. STANDlNGflullwcr, Svcwcxrv Reesey, Wingczrd, Scxophorwes: Miller, M. Kelly, Heskelly Murphy, Paul. Trumpels: KNEELlNG7Smitlv, Scluveicler, Heiclorn, STANDlNG7Hel mon, Berksfresser, Alwine. Percusslon: Brumbuuglw, Coyle, J, Kelly, Slwcxlile-r, Gcxsvon, Taylor. Brass: KNEELING--W. Weaver, Eslwelmcm. STANDlNG7M. Wvuver Kline, Allen, Slwmoker, Hancock. F am' ,- H '55 ' 0113 FRONT Most colorful among the many organized groups, and the one that represented a great amount of preparation and hard work, was the fifty-two piece Band. At the Hallowe'en Parade in Windber our Band members masqueraded as farmers and won a twenty-tive dollar prize, and it was in the line of march in the Armistice Day Parade in Johnstown. Robert Alwine, Paul Shumaker, and Carolyn Hostetler brought high honors to Richland when they were chosen for Central-Western District Band, held at Punxatawney. Still more laurels were bestowed on the group when Janice Kelly, Barbara Luther, Shirley Wingard, Paul Shumaker, Robert Alwine, Margaret Weaver and Foster Allen represented Richland High School in the All- County Band in Portage. Of the eight maiorettes who added to the glamour of the band with their snappy twirling, two were Seniors. COLOR BEARERS Color Bearers: lTop photoi Dishong, Beltz Bottom photo.: Bloom, Green, Heinze, Kramer, P to Cononle, Drum Malorette: Penrod. i457 ii fl ii ei ik C5 X 81 as A4 Q -K.. f ,L 36 , , i ' Z :S ' P 4 X51 ,gf W.. if -.u , Kr! fl. I Rf 1 11' K' if txt NIL... 'Zi' ll E5 sa- aw Mfg.. ? ' Q ,,.. M K ,W A Q ' f ,Q N , ,- -5 QF' I 'Q 6 ,. If ' 'R' ' 'lg Lg U in , 4 , , .g 1 E gi f .- 335W nfl ' A -v m.: 'H f N 4 - ,Y . , 3' wr, as if , 9 K -L , V 1 A stvifla mx qw L, w All ,-A, ' W .PM ' z ' I ,M , , ,, 1 ff if '7i fA?Z1 - 111. L . P J '35 mi? N NJN' Sys X ,W We QWQKEGSTN, W QHFWE E m ,wswfm 4 10' , fi'- ' THE PORTAL STAFF The many details involved in the publication of our yearbook were planned by the group in the top photo. Securing the services of reliable firms to do the photography, the printing, the engraving, and to supply the covers was the first order of business. Next, the matter of raising money, planning the layout and art work, and the preparation of copy each required attention as successive deadlines approached. Mr. Walter F. Criste, adviser of the 1953 staff, was assisted by Miss Leila Dodd in finance, Mrs. Phyllis Dregallo in photography, Miss Leora Hoffman in editing copy, and Mr. Benjamin Manotti in art. Page 73 carries a complete list of the staff. AMONG MY SOUVENIRS PORTAL STAFF SEATED Cucciordo Berkstresser Slwumaker Sanderson Kelly Beltz lswak Barry STANDING Luther Miss Dodd Mrs Dregallc Hostetler Wlngord Mr Crlste Dnshong Coyle Kline Miss Hoffman ,Absent when picture was taken Mr Manottij JR PORTAL STAFF SEATED lswak Stewart Eplett Snger Hemze Weller Held STANDING Mr Crxste Shull Kruse Duryea Baumgardner Green Young Ellenberger Shaffer Wlngard Brumbaugh Blanset The bottom photo shows the Junior members of the 1953 staff While these people clid not help formulate the plans and policies of the 1953 publication they did sit in on all meetings and they assisted in every way they could That they are able and willing workers is borne out by the fact that they have already laid plans for their 1954 book C433 5 ' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 , . . . , . - 1 1 1 1 l 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 . -lZn1UC-ww I'-OZCOO -4 1- rn U7 -. rt Q. co J -.- 0 O c 3 Q. 5 Q ill 3 Q Q. cn c 'U 0 -.. -0' :- Q. -.- if . e six students and consisted of one member and one alternate from each home room. The Council was under the guidance of Miss Ellen Kauffman and was devoted to a program of service to the school. The Heart Fund drive, the Christmas program, the recorded music programs at noon- time, and the cleanup compaign were a few of this group's worthwhile activities. HONOR SOCIETY THERE IS NOT A MOMENT WITHOUT SOME DUTY STUDENT COUNCIL: ROW 'I-Holsinger, Chaplin, Barnhart, Treas., Young, Sec'y., Black, V. Pres., Kline, Pres., Miss Kauffman, McClain, Taylor, Mackel. ROW 2-Warshel, Christ, Hockensmith, Luther, Suhyda, Lovetro, Samuel, Hanson. ROW 3-Tcmaselli, Berkey, Easterbrook, Petera, Karchnak, Blowers, Stopko, Bivens. ROW 4- Keiper, Zarefoss, Pallos, Chontas, Bloom. ROW 5-Eplett, Hancock. ROW 6-Saba, lswak. The Paragon Chapter of the National Honor Society was chartered in the spring of 1952. lt was an outgrowth of the deliberations of Student Council which sought a way to honor those who excelled in scholastic attainment. The ten mem- bers pictured with their adviser, Miss Sue Green, are charter members. There were also nine charter members in the class of '52. Noel Bianco and Lois Eplett, in the photo at left, were admitted to membership in September while Leona Wingard and Janice Ellenberger ioined the ranks of this society after the first semester. L I B R A R I A N S AND B O O K B I N D E R S KNOWLEDGE IS NO BURDEN LEFT TO RIGHT-Miller, Christner, Skiles, Lehman, Beck, Bock, Jones, Eplett, Mackin, Pres.: Marhefka, Sec'y-Treas.p Miss Kindel- berger, Killian, Walker, Livingston, Goodman, Garretson, Gritzer, F th . ea er Bottom Photo: Mackin, Christ, Karchriak, Aird, Bracken, Miss Kindelberger, Marhefka, Miss Lois Kindelberger and her staff of volunteer librarians did an excellent job of keeping the library in order. An effort was made to have the library available to the greatest number of people everyday. Another group closely associated with the library was the Bookbinders' Club. These workers kept many books in circulation which otherwise would have gone into the trash heap. The group did con- siderable repair work in text books, too. Senior Wilbur Mackin, pictured at the right, holds a record of tive years service in both these groups. C505 X EDITORIAL Top photo: Klimeck, Beltz, Kline, Barry, Coyle, Luther, Wingard, PRODUCTION BOTTOM photo: Saba, Hostetler, Kelly, Toki. ECHO The ECHO is not, strictly speaking, an extra- curricular activity, but it does make such stern demands on the time of those who publish it that it deserves a place in this section of our book. The ECHO was used as a practical experience project of the journalism classes, but much of the work was done on so called free time. It is a weekly six page paper with timely news about Richland students, alumni, and faculty. The picture at left shows Jour- nalism lnstructor Hozik conferring with Editor Beltz relative to scoop on recent schedule change. MEETING FRlDAY'S DEADLINE 'Hi lf C cm F F A LEARNING TO DO, DOING TO LEARN Q o 0 EARNING TO LIVE, LIVING TO SERVE I F.I..lf1l'l0FFMAu '1 Q. AWARD WINNERS Top Photo KNEELING Evans Cuppett J Harrlson Trent Kermm Zimmerman Moss Varner STANDING Mr Fock Penrod B Hrrn n F I Mtt G b F k S th M H K I ON MACHINE y a so au cu is eu ng yor ml oss arvey ar Warshel Luther Pavlisln R Harrxson V Pres D Bouch Treas C Bouch Pres Bassett Berkey Secy l Bottom Photo: KNEELING-B. Harrison, Bloom, Varner, R. HUVYISOV1- STANDING-C. Bouch, BCISS977, D- . , . I . . . I . ,, ,, . . . . . . . If I I - 1 1 Bouch Tena Warshel Smith Mr Fyock The Richland Chapter of the Future Farmers of America was under the advlsershlp of Mr Donald Fyock Vocational Agriculture Instructor The Ag boys have numerous opportunities In the course of a year to enter In competition with others throughout the state Dan Bouch a Junior placed I4 IH competmon with 458 boys In live stock ludgmg during F F A week last June Mr 52 Fyocks boys also made a commendable showing at the Cambria County Fair where Dan Bouch captured two first and two third place awards with his Hampshire sheep Byron Harrison had one first prize In capons and first and a third In swine Andrew Teno had one fourth place award IH capons Ronald Harrison placed first In the Youth Stock Judging Contest Q ,A Out wnth the old m wnth the new was the cry of the student druvers when the Whalley Motor Company of Wmdber presented Rach an land wuth a new 1953 Ford automobile for use In nts drlver trammg classes The new dual control car was put to use Immediately Mr Wllluam Smnth taught the safe and correct techniques of good drnvmg Upon completion of the course students must pass the test of the State Motor Polnce In order to obtam an operators Incense The bottom photo shows the members of the Auto Club mspectmg some of the mlmature models they have constructed In theur newly acquired hobby Mr Smith IS their adviser g eaver u er a a us o a r mnt c a on o In Ice lmmerman Nagrant Chontas Blrkhlmer Nash McLaughlm McKelvle Gerosun Bottom Photo SITTING Hart SeclTreas Gelbxg STANDING Easly P Matcho Pres M Smith T Matcho Drosky Bloom Stopko V Pres Marcunko GOOD EXPERIENCE PAYS BIG DIVIDENDS 4537 ll - - - ll 1 . . . , . FOREGROUND-Eplett, Ellenberger, Klimeck, Green, Puto, Gilroy, Pilot, Cononie. STANDING-Krise, Paul, Shull, Win ard, Hostetler, W , L th , b , R -h, B b lc, M . S ' h, M M h , M k' , R' Z' , 1 - , '- -: ' A - - , - , -1 V- ' , - TIME ON MY HANDS SITTING Reed Konosku Karl Suhycla V Pres Moehler C Smuth Boysza Drennung Ruchardson Mancel Rungler S Smuth Koontz Pres Luther Knupple Lambert Thomas Bennett Muller STANDING Eplett Bark humor Wu e Wolte Kruse Treas Seaman Shurt Muss Messuna Twenty eught Seventh Grade gurls under the supervusuon of Muss Cam' lla Messuna went un for crochetung un a bug way They completed a set of three rugs whuch they clu played at one of the stores un the rapudly growung Geustown Busuness dustruct Durung the year the gurls saved money and treated themselves to a soaghettu dunner at Campo nella s and an evenung of bowlung at the Gelles Alleys A group of some fifty boys and gurls under the guudance of Mr Galen Hoffman sought to learn more about the secrets of the elements The pruncuple actuvuty of the club was the conductung of experuments Stull suts the schoolhouse by the road us proof that they havent blown ut down as yet On a trup to Puttsburgh one Saturday un November they vusuted the Buhl Planetaruum the Carnegue Museum the Sun Telegraph Ofxuce and other pounts of unterest A party and a pet show completed the Years chedule lst TABLE Weaver A Black Albert Reudunger Moschgat 2nd TABLE Kung Chrustner Coleman Lehman Webb Warshel 3rd TABLE Alwune J Buvens Bukovec Lloyd Enoch M Muller Pruce Stules 4th TABLE Aurd L Gay Blue Podharez Gennett McQuaude 5th TABLE Fetzer Fockler Mr Hoffman Marsh Sheets 6h TABLE McKooI Boyer Pres B Gay STANDING Kaufman Wentz M Black G Buvens V Pres Donaldson DONT LET THE STARS GET IN YOUR EYES ls iff? 41' T54 . . . . 1 U - 1 1 1 1 - -: 1 - 1 1 1 1 - 1 U 1 - 1 1 -I 1 1 1 1 - 1 ' 1 3 1 1 1 'I 1 1 ' - . . . . . Q . I 'V I S . , . . . . ,, . . 1 . , . . . 1 1 . . . 1 S . - 1 - 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1 ' 1 1 - - 1 - 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 - - 1 - 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 - ' 1 1 - 7 - , , .5 . . - , , . , . 1 . 1: . 1 'I' ll . Q sth Ve E at 'wk Q . W 5, ,ga 1. 57 2 . .. .1 HOBBY The Hobby Club provided an opportunity for persons who had interesting hobbies to meet and to associate with others who had developed special pastime inter- ests. During the year each mem- ber had an opportunity to dis- play or demonstrate his hobby. Collections ranged from movie star photos to china dogs. Since all members had a special in- terest in parties, one club period was set aside for an ice cream party at Ripple's. LEFT to RIGHT-Miss Hoffman, Hosier- ler, Mann, Morgan, Sec'y., Holsopple, Pres., Blowers, Holland, Harvey, Hunt, Krise, Loushe, V. Pres, PHOTO Anyone want to have pic- tures taken or film developed? That was the slogan of the mem- bers of the Photo Club. The whereabouts of the members could often be discerned by an unexpected and startling flash of light. The club was guided by Mr. Bosley who has had consi- derable experience in amateur photography. One of the pro- jects undertaken by the club was the building of an enlarger. KNEELING-Kleban, Dronen. STAND- ING-Luczko, Kermin, Engbert, Mr. Bos- ley, Nagrant, Pres.: Klirneck, Strick, Sec'y- Treas. CHESS Devotees of the royal game of chess found companionship and competition in Mr. Carl Lamon- ica's Chess Club. The only acti- vity of the club was the playing of chess, though it did take time out to elect Jack McCreary as president. The purpose of the club, according to Mr. Lamonica, was . . . to relax the mind. LEFT TO RIGHT-McCreary, Tyson, Bi- anco, Mr. Lamonica, Sadosky, Markum, Shaffer. HIKING Students fond of exercise and the great open spaces naturally found an activity to their liking in the Hiking Club, directed by Mrs. Nora Covode. This group combined fun with education by keeping a scrapbook of its activities. lf a club period fell on a day when the weather was unfavorable for hiking, the group turned its attention to places of interest which would be worth visiting when the opportunity arose. WHEN THE WlND'S IN THE WEST, HIKlNG'S THE BEST - A - A A - ., -l:uO'um Zmgm KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE TARGET TOP PHOTO-Hockensmith, Klaum, Davis, McLancic, Mrs. Covocle, Fisher, Buzzard, Harbaugh, Shaffer, Hart, Burbulla, Croyle, Bloom, Allen, Shull, Ritter, Treas., Smith, V. Pres., Swaltek, L. Miller, McMillan, Mansfield, Mickey, P. Miller, Kosmatine, Karchnak, Cononie, King, Neatrour, Giftin, Henry, Jerney, Heidingsfelder, Berkey, Long, Berkstresser, Sec'y., Powell, Freeburn, Pres., Niederlander. BOTTOM PHOTO: SITTING-Smith, NcKool, Luther, Stager, Wingard. KNEELING-Weaver, Ressler, Black, Treas., Loushe, Lambert. STANDING-Mr, Samuel, Showalter, Vitez, Berish, Sec'y., Saba, Miller, Sczechowski, Caldwell, Keyser, Hancock, Ruhe, Pres., Schatz, Culp, Goodman. The Senior Sportsmen's Club, advised by Mr. David Samuel, spent most of its club time in archery practice and in hiking. On April T7 the club went on a fishing trip to Central City. One proposed proiect of this club had the enthusiastic support of its president, .lim Ruhe, as well as that of the entire membership, but unavoidable delays in laying out the recreation area hindered its execution. The club planned to build a rifle range, but, not knowing its exact location, was unable to proceed with its construction. 4567 ROW I-Stevens, Sanderson Martin, Harbaugh, Clark, Stickler, Kulback, Caldwell, Culp, Sec'y. Seliga. ROW 2-Blue, Wilkie Kramer, Zarefoss, Glessner, Pres. Hofecker, Wise, L. Lickar, Bobok D. Lickar, Tomaselli, Penrod Kostro, Mrs. Dragello. THE DYNAMO OF RICHLAND SPIRIT The Pep Club as its name implies is the nucleus of the cheering section at sports' events. ln addition to selling pennants and conducting dances after games, it was the first to learn and promote new cheers. In line with the spirit of the club, these girls had a peppy adviser in the person of Mrs. Phyllis Dregallo. Mrs. Dregallo also served as coach of the cheerleaders. This club sponsored one of the most popular dances on the schedule known as the Sock Hop. At this affair shoes are taboo, and the patrons are assessed according to the length of their feet. Exclusive among Richland clubs is the Varsity R . Lest this statement be misleading, the club is not exclusive because of any feeling of superior- ity, but exclusive because only those who have earned a letter are eligible for membership. Of the fifteen members, one has received letters in three different sports, while nine have been awarded letters in two sports. Roger Barnhart was awarded the R in football, basketball, and track. The club sponsored a faculty-varsity basketball game which was a sparkling demon- FOREGROUND - Mr. Varner, Behr, Christ, Treas.p Edwards, Mills, Pres., McKelvie, Cononie. BACKGROUND - Gerosin, Toki, stration of basketball at its funniest. 5'UCkbU 'f 5e YfP Zimme f Pavlovich, Gallagher, Barnhart. NOW BOYS, l'lERE'S HOW lT'S DONE V A R S I T Y IIRII C575 , m is L gm, 5 ,W AA if L adfimf - fp, tr 5- A 1 s 3 4 5 , i ww- W I W ,wi V- X D -, f, x., Wf P-rv-ucv .K , nuff- g 1 fa S .1545 as ivl ' h if . . if . 4, .15-:af .-Q, 1, ml! vw- - - X '93 4-W J ,y , -f 1' ' .., . .311 fi M , K N va f fav SZ ,ft 4' ' Q ' it ' wqb 3 , 2. 1' r . u -- 'ii ROW T-Gilroy, Shirt, Luther, Puto, Oldham, Wissinger. ROW 24Harbaugh, Wingarcl, Stewart, Heinze, McLaughlin. CHORUS .FW- Zm l'l'I mr-WZ ROW 1-Hancock, Barry, Klimeck, Blanset, Green, J. Kelly, Gay ROW 2-Krise, Heinze, Brumbaugh, Stewart, Reesey, Murphy, Schneider Blue, Hesketh, M, Kelly. ROW 3ALuther, Hostetler, Beck, Livingston S, ShafTer, Allen, Weaver, Harbaugh, Heidorn. ROW 4-McGough, Keiper Smith, R. Shatter, Kime, Reed, lnstone, Boyd, MIXED ENSEMBLE Music, music, music was all we heard from the Mixed Ensemble, the Girls' Ensemble and the new- ly formed Mixed Chorus. These groups all made commendable progress under the direction of Mr. Kennard Gaston. The Mixed Ensemble and the Girls' Ensemble both received superior ratings at the County Forensic Contests. The Girls' Ensemble then went to Juniata to face district competition, but the Mixed Ensemble, having no competition at the district level, advanced to the State Finals. Richland was represented at County Chorus by Agnes Barry, Delores Kline, Corrine Blanset, Bar- bara Klimeck and Leonard Berkstresser. Also, De- lores Kline and Leonard Berkstresser were selected to participate in District Chorus at Brockway, and Corrine Blanset played first violin in the All-State Orchestra at Sharon, Pa. 4-' AT PIANO-Mr. Gaston, STANDING- Baurngardner, Hancock, Blanset, ShcHer, Keiper, Decker, Klimeck, Barry, Wingard. .. ... .. ,, .'... 0.0 000 .. .. ..... . 'o.n ll OC T .. n J.. . .Q nn. . . ...i on . on. . ..n.. . . ... Q.. .... .. nn. . .. .. ... .... . . . .- ... . t..... .. nn.. . .. . .. . . '. ....... .. .. .. . .nn . . ns ........nnn.n... n... . .4 ..n....n.n... on n nn ..... ............... no nn ............. . . ........-...nan ...no . .. .. .on Q... n . .no ... .. ... ... non .... .. . ...e . on. . no . ................... .. . .................. . . . ..................... . .................... . ...................... . ...................... . '.. ... ' ,., .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...n .. .. .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .... ... . . . 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Shatter, Treas., lswak, Wagner, Molnar, Hadzima, Krise, Giftin, Nash, Haberkorn, Alwine. TOP OF T -Reddy, McLaugh- lin, Ziants, Held, Kline, J. Allen. 1 The Senior Y-Teens had one of the largest memberships of the clubs and also one of the most active years. Miss Martha Schwing was the faculty adviser. Out of the many activities of the club, the first to attract school wide attention was the initiation, The next was the Christmas Party for the youngsters in the Cambria County Children's Home, which was followed in order by the Y-Teen Prom and the Formal Recognition Service. Other activities through the year were the hay ride, a skating party, and an assembly program play. The Junior Y-Teen organization was composed of twenty-five Freshman girls. This group, in the hands of Mrs. Rafferty and Sylvia Watts, as adviser and president respectively, decided to remain as an individual group. The Junior Club, of course, pledged its support to all projects and activities of its big sister organiza- tion. Among the activities of this group was a hay ride to Ripple's. Perhaps we should mention that the ride started at the old school and took a detour route on the return trip. ........ .....,.. .. .........,,...',..... .... '. ............. I. . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'.'.'. . ' '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. .'.' . . ., ....'.'. To . '. .'... - . '- , 5... - . . . . ', . .Ie . o .- CIRCLE fClockwise from top centerl-Mrs. Rafferty, Dowen, Watts, Pres., Lambing, McClarin, Treas., Glessner, Goodman, Eplett, V. Pres., Henderson, Rager, Kenny, Wertz, Garretson, Helman, Schneider, Sec'y. Y CLeft arml-Deitke, Varner, Stinebiser. tRight arml-Shirt, Clossin, Reesey. lTrunkJ-Neff, Riblett, Zimmerman, Allen, Shaffer. C609 HHBGSUHY .........-- PHTV No phase of Richland's program was so handicapped by lack of adequate facilities in the old school as athletics and physical education classes. Equipment and storage rooms were improvised, shower and dressing rooms were not deserving of the name, and the gymnasium, though it served for a time as a basketball court, was eventually outlawed for league competition. It was necessary, there- fore, to rent the Cochran gymnasium for all home games. This arrangement was undesirable and seriously affected several basketball seasons. To mention that a new gymnasium was a welcome addition to the school plant seems unnecessary. lt is vitally important though to mention what a delightful surprise the new gym was to all of us. We had a long wait before we saw it, but when it was turned over by the contractor on December 5, 1952, we were to see a gymnasium whose classic simplicity makes it one of indescribable elegance. The spacious athletic field adiacent to the school is ideal with its separate areas for football, baseball and track. TOP CENTER-Klimeck, Mrs. Dregallo Holsinger THE SELF STARTING PEP UNIT CLOCKWISE-Pallas, Shaffer, Wingard Mclaughlm Gilroy, Shirt. -,g I A . ,- ' -1 l- , .1 gi- - S ' - U , ' fc? - il: - Y-1-it - -'Y' ' W' : an ,X -E' -, .1-H 2? - f -L? 'K 4 ..g-f- f -- ' . -Y: ,:: ' Z- if ii? fQ 1gJ- 'f fff f ' f if ,4+1 , 4' 7 qi Q ie QQ: ff,,frzsebf f f , 1 iif 2? f2j:v'MMMZ.f y' ' j N A 1 ' .AA ,laifgg X 'Q rc ,U ' m s Y l W f W AA 6 I 4 , If W,-,, Q Z' 1 : A- V- -'-A ' T 1 f4 ffvf Qf??TT3ff 2 fe - : 1 A 2f ++ 1 E hi -ti, f , N 9 ff T, f '9 ,G I f :Fa I IW ' 1 5 e,f+'E4 , 2 , 7 ,r 1, r xl X , 4 WH I ,, 4 H, . I. xx ,, wfnU3. WVR ' Nq yn': ,lg M11 ,IV M I lk K., 1 ,Tm jul, HX KX ,V xx f X X X EV :Mwpgljf K Nafyxw Lw AN . NQENX Q A ly W W N EWMWI X 4 wJ . Hwf :wg QE W' X E ll! ' A ,Jil If w! A M H Nfl' uL, ....illInn.u.1m.. .,.. Jn' Jrlm. 'i r Q il - A H 1, 4 - K ' N 1 K 5 ii. g V-Aw Q F 00TBALL 0l!AD R - A - M S RAMS ROW l-Marcinko, Decker, Bianco, Gallagher, Reynolds, Zimmerman, Klaum, McGregor, Smith. ROW 2- Tk' T.G ' S'v Ch'tHtK D.G ' Fkl M'll C hV .ROW3-A't.C h o u, erosm, a a, ns, ar, ronen, erosun, oc er, ns, oac arner ss oac Kuzmlak, Warshel, Pavlovich, McKelvie, Barnhart, Rodda, Edwards, Blackburn, Behr, Ass't. Coach O'Connor. Although the Richland Rams came through the 1952 football season with a two win and eight loss record, Coach Ellwocd Varner molded a squad of willing fighters that showed the fans exciting and thrilling football. The Rams opened the season against Ferndale, but were unable to control the Yellow Jackets attack, and were handed a 13-O setback. The Rams then faced the once-beaten Westmont Hill- toppers but erded up on the short erd of a 12-0 score. The Red and Blue gridders next pitted their fortunes against the Portage Eleven and again drew the lower berth as the Mustangs came back strong in the second half and mopped the Richland Sauad 26-12. Boswell then journeyed to the Windber Stadium as a fourteen point favorite but only managed to squeeze out a 19-12 advantage. Dick Mills scored two touchdowns in the next game, and that proved to be all the Rams needed to defeat Somerset 12-O. Richland's next challenger was the undefeated Shade Townshippers, but the Rams could not stop their shady ground attack, and the Panthers won 40-12. Richland then went to Berlin for the 641 seventh game. With Dick Mills scoring four touch- downs, the Rams easily overcame their foe 32-13. Gale Klaum also gave a boost to the score when he plunged over for a six-pointer. The three final games of the season went down in the record as losses. The Rams were overpowered by South Fork 43-0, by Adams Township 19-O, and by Windber 12-O. Represent- ing the Class of '53 were Dick Mills, Gale Klaum, Dan Blackburn, Bob Pavlovich and Don Christ. Dick Mills, Roger Barnhart, Tom Gerosin and Dean Gallagher received Honorable Mention in the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat All Scholastic Foot- bass Team. Dick Mills and Roger Barnhart also won Honorable Mention for the Windber Stadium Most Valuable Player Award. RICHLAND , .. FERNDALE RICHLAND WESTMONT RICHLAND PORTAGE RICHLAND BOSWELL RICHLAND SOMERSET RICHLAND .. .. SHADE . RICHLAND . BERLIN RICHLAND SOUTH FORK RICHLAND .. ADAMS RICHLAND ...... WINDBER ,,,,. contests. The J. V.'s played their first game with the ROW 'I-Reynolds, G. Warshel, Pavlovich, McKelvie, Fock- ler. ROW 2-Smith, Lambert, Parker, Kronen, McGregor, Sanderson. ROW 3- Saba, Gerosin, Caldwell, Rodda, Barn- hart, Hancock, W. Warshel, Coach Kuzmiak. The Junior Varsity's record this year was not as good as many of the fans hoped it would be. The Rams were not able to record a single victory while dropping six RICHLAND HBH 38 0 WINDBER B ., Ramblers under the lights in the Windber Stadium. They ended up on the short end of a 38-0 score. They then RICHLAND RICHLAND CONEMAUGH TWP. ADAMS TWP, took on Conemaugh Township and Adams Township and RICHLAND CATHOLIC HIGH faced setbacks of 24-6 and I3-0. Richland later journey- RICHLAND FERNDALE V H ed to Roxbury to drop a thriller to Catholic High 7-6. RICHLAND PORTAGE Coach John Kuzmiak's gridders next played host to Ferndale and Portage but were set back both times by I4-7 and 'I3-6 scores. Coach Edgar O'Connor's Junior High football grid- ders finished the season with six losses, while unable to RICHLAND WESTMONT Y record a win. Their schedule took on Westmont, Cone- maugh Township, Ferndale, Windber, Catholic High, RICHLAND CONEMAUGH TWP and a second game with Ferndale. The boys provided 'UCHLAND FERNDALE RICHLAND WINDBER ..........,,.., good competition for their opponents and acquired a lot of valuable experience. JUNIOR HIGH RICHLAND RICHLAND CATHOLIC HIGH , FERNDALE .,....,..., FOREGROUND-Coach O'Cannor, Rodda, Kronen, Mclfool, Cinko, McQuaide, McCoy, Suhyda. BACKGROUND-Warshel, McKelvie, Kaufman, Watts, Wingard, levengood, Reed. I65J 1. - vs. 1 4 -. ,mi . C H E E R L E A D E R S Urging our team to victory was the prime con- cern of this group of cheerleaders. Faithful to their trust, they were as much in evidence when it was cold and wet on the gridiron, as they were in the brilliance and comfort of the basketball court. Barbara Klimeck and Evelyn Shirt were the Senior members of this detail. They also served as co- captains of the squad. At the annual Cheerlead- ers' Contest which was held at Southmont, these girls placed fourth. Mrs. Phyllis Dregallo was their adviser and coach. See opposite page: 'l. Offense -- l.et's go team. 2. Whatta ya mean, off sides? 3. Halftime. 4. l.et's carry 'im back. 5. Defense -- Twelve men should help. This is the group that operates so effectively behind the scenes. lts work begins long before the team takes the field and ends long after the final whistle has blown. The energy and resources of these managers is constantly at the disposal of their boys. While their first duty is the care of equipment, they are equally valuable as morale builders. KNEELING-VV. Warshel Stuart. STANDlNG-Kaufman, Vilatts, G. Warshel, Ig, 5 CLOCKWISE FRO M LEFT-Klimeck, Holsinger, Gilroy, Shaffer, Shirt, Pallos MANAGERS l67l PUZZLE PICTURE - WHO WON? VAR ITY B SKETBALL 0UAlI D A.,L 2 SITTING Blanco Hancock Yamber Cononle Gallagher Kelper STANDING Edwards Barnhart Blackburn Coach Varner Coach Ellwood Varners Rams had a good though not spectacular basketball year as they flnlshed In fourth place 1n the West Central League wath s1x w1ns and SIX losses The squad Included three Senlor lettermen Adam Yamber Robert Pavlovuch and Danny Blackburn who played the1r last season for R1chland Also on the squad were five prom1s1ng Jun1ors and two Sophomores Thus year found the Rams playung on the1r new home floor whuch IS on the testumony of many who saw 1t one of the finest 1n Western Pennsyl vanua The new gym gave new nmpetus to basket ball 1n the dustrlct but unfortunately the boys had no chance to practlce on the floor before the season opened Basketball th1s year was mostly otfenswe wath several games passlng the suxty po1nt mark and some h1tt1ng the seventnes ln twenty two t1lts the Rams p1led up 'II54 pomts for an average of 54 4 polnts a contest The season got oFf to a slow start as the Rams dropped thelr first five games but thelr suxth game proved to be the upset of the year A 53 52 thrlller over W1ndber was the first vars1ty w1n nn the new gym Th1s vnctory avenged the prevlous loss when Wmdber whlpped Rnchlcnd 81 5'l The next three game were dec1ded by SIX po1nt margxns all agalnst the Townshlppers The 68 Rams then wound up at the wmnmg end of three games wh1le losmg one W1th two of the regulars unable to play the Varnermen edged Conemaugh Townsh1p 50 48 1n a thrnller wh1ch took two over tume penods to declde The Red and Blue cagers copped four out of the final seven games by defeatlng Nanty Glo twnce Portage and South Fork each once and los1ng to Conemaugh Adams and Frankl1n Durmg the season Roger Barnhart copped scorung honors w1th 336 POINTS for a 'l5 I average Don Edwards was runner up w1th 305 POIDIS and a I4 3 average RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND CONEMAUGH FERNDALE WESTMONT SHADE WINDBER WINDBER CONEMAUGH FERNDALE SHADE PORTAGE ALUMNI SOUTH FORK FRANKLIN CONEMAUGH SOUTH FORK PORTAGE ADAMS NANTY GLO CONEMAUGH FRANKLIN NANTY GLO TWP TWP I I F , , c I I , , 39 g D D 45 D . . . D A 29 - D I ssssssss DD D 48 DDD. DDDDDDD D D ' ' ' I DDYYVD , DDDDD D 51 DDDDDDDD . . . . Vrrrrrerrrrrrfrrrrrr 53 YY-'--'-'- - - I DDDDDDDDDDDDD so DDDDDDD - - 1 DDDDDDD. D DDDDDDDD 43 DDDD...DD D D D ' 1z1c1-11ANo DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD 51 ADAMS DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD - D DDDDDDDDDDDD D 55 DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DD ' I DDDDDDDD DDDDDDDD 6 1 DDDDDDDDDDDDDD , , - DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD 49 DDDDDD DDDD D D D D DDDDDDDDDDDD D 59 ' D - - DDDDDD D DDDDD so D . . D . . DDDDD DD 50 - DDDDDD DDDDDDD D 73 . D . . gggg g 7, gg D 54 DDDDD D DD - - DD D 79 DD - - D D 46 D . . . . D 41 D I - DDDDDDDDD D DDDD - as DDDDD DDDDDD l Q Y Q, 1, Q . Qs Q5 fri:- 4?-Vi Q 1 WM? a T .15 8 fw f' f' ffl ,X 71 's 8 i 'M ,:::- '55 3 1 A ,, , xx, -. ' ay-if as gn Y ,, if ks. A my A ,W gf K '!' WV' in JUNIOR VARSITY Coach John Kuzmiak and his Junior Varsity boys had a commendable basketball season as they ended up in second place in the West Central Junior Varsity League, with a record of seven wins and five losses. The Junior Rams got off to a good start by wining their first three games. The next two games went to South Fork and Franklin by two and one point margins. The J. V. Cagers then came back to win four ot the last seven games, defeating South Fork, Adams, Nanty-Glo, and Franklin, and losing to Portage, Nanty-Glo and Conemaugh. The eight Sophomores and four Freshmen on the squad gave the spectators some nice demon- strations of fast basketball and good sportsman- ship. Scoring was common in the preliminary games with many of the tallies running into the forty's and in one game the score rocketed to the sixty mark. KNEELING-Coach Kuzmiak, Keyser, Decker, Caldwell, Smith, Sczechowski. STANDING-Zimmerman, Deitke, Hart, Kormanik. RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND 26 CONEMAUGH 33 FERNDALE 36 WESTMONT 28 SHADE , 29 WINDBER 28 WINDBER 60 CONEMAUGH 37 FERNDALE 37 ADAMS 37 SHADE 37 PORTAGE 39 F. F. A. 34 SOUTH FORK 45 FRANKLIN 35 CONEMAUGH 37 SOUTH FORK 53 PORTAGE 42 ADAMS 49 NANTY GLO 35 CONEMAUGH 47 FRANKLIN 49 NANTY GLO LET'S USE STRATEGY TWP TWP JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL ROWI Coach OConnor Ressler Taylor McCoy Tomasellu McCIauru McQuaucle ROW 2 Tkacuk Suhyda Wentz McGregor Levengood Wungard McGough ROW 3 Fockler Jessell Barnhart Karalfa Reed Heulmann Coach Edgar OConnors Junuor Hugh cagers Fockler were hugh scorers for the Junuor Rams Ruchland beat Ferndale and Franklun un both theur home and away games They were handed two defeats at the hands of Westmont and Cone had a satusfactory basketball year They wound up un thurd place un theur league, wuth sux wuns and five losses Wulluam Buck Barnhart andJ C maugh RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND RICHLAND WESTMONT CONEMAUGH FRANKLIN CONEMAUGH FERNDALE WESTMONT WINDBER CONEMAUGH FRANKLIN CONEMAUGH FERNDALE WI NDBER CONEMAUGH TWP TWP Blazung a cheerung traul forthe luttle O Connor men were the eught Junuor Hugh cheerleaders at the rught Thus group us composed of two members from each of the Junuor Hugh Classes and two substututes They were under the supervusuon of Muss S Eluzabeth Green KNEELING Glessner Shurt Tho mos Boysza Deutke STANDING Korchnak Taylor Rublett JR HI CHEERLEADERS 7 l , , . . . . . I I Il H 4 - . 17 2 45 ' as , 28 as 47 as 24 2 so 2 20 uzucu-uuANo 20 coNeMAucu-u Twp. us 2 2 as 31 . 36 2 27 32 2 2 csss ua 2 so 2 so 47 us so H40 as 22221 42 . 34 34 2 ua 45 sa 43 su - , - , . l I I 1952 TRACK TEAM W 'l Co ch V r Gall gher Kla m De ke Blanco D ROW 2 Watt H bbad S th ROW 3 Bla: ea B hrt M el o Richland s 52 Track Team turned out to be a real powerhouse wuth Don Edwards ranking second in the h1gh lump Frank Rodda placmg second in the mule and Dean Gallagher placmg thurd In the 220 yard dash on the occasion of the BAS The baseball season which was squeezed 1n between Aprnl showers nn May and final examr natlons left a rather favorable record for our opponents By defeating Conemaugh 6 5 for thelr only win Coach Gunther Edelmann s nine averted a complete shutout and posted a final record of one wm and seven losses 1n league play annual American Legion Track Meet This was Ruchlands first year nn track comoetltuon and the turnout of participants was excellent The mem bers of the 'I952 Graduating Class were not available when the above picture was taken EBALL C72 Richland Richland R1chland Rlchland Richland Richland Richland THE SCORES Wnndber Conemaugh Twp Conemaugh Conemaugh Twp Wnndber Adams Twp Adams Twp Conemaugh 1..w?,s l R0 - a arne , a , u , c r, ' , avis, Ressler. - s, u r , Kronen, Hart, mi . - kburn, Kl b n, arn a , cK vie, Edwards, Sczech wski. . , , . . . . . . . , . . . 1 - ' 1 1 . - . . .- ' .r,cccccc 1 ' ,,,,cccc.,cvc 11 Q Richland. ,s,.,s.,,,sc,,. 0 . N 7 ' ,sss,,,,...7,7,, 4 ,,,.,,,,,,s,., 5 . ' - ' ' ,,,,,...,,,,.,. 5 . ,,,,, , 9 . , . ' ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 5 ' ,c,,,,,,,,,,A,Y,YY- A 9 ' ' aa,.oooo..,.oooc 1 . sccccsc.c 14 ' ' ,.,.,,,ss ss,,,. 0 . ,,,, . 12 ' ' . ' , ,,.,,c,,,,,, , 6 . ,,,, , 5 l Lou Ann Coyle , Barbara Beltz , , Delores Kline Marianne lswak Janice Kelly Carolyn Hostetler Shirley Wmgard Jeanne Dishong Barbara Luther Elame Sanderson Agnes Barry Leonard Berkstresser Paul Cucciardo Virginia Baumgardner Corrine Blanset Elizabeth Brumbaugh Dorothy Duryea Janice Ellenberger Lois Eplett Marlene Green G! PORTAL STAFF SENIORS Y Editor-in-Chief ,, ,7,LL, ,,,,LL ,,L,,,,L ,r,v,. S u p ervising C ub Under Class Junior High Photo Layout COPY Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Business Manager Circulation Manager Patrons Members at Large Adam Yamber JUNIORS Charlotte Helnze Nancy Held Barbara lswak Arlene Kruse Barbara Paul Nancy Jean Shatter Shirley Shull Sponsors Paul Shumaker Harold Singer Lois Jean Stewart Richard Weller Leona Wmgard Shirley Young We wish to note with appreciation the assistance given by the following non stat? individuals Steve Toki for assistance in art Jackie Saba for assistance in typing Robert Berish for assistance in sports writing Faculty Adviser Walter F Criste Assistant in Photography Mrs Phyllis Dregallo Assistant in Editing Miss Leora Hoffman Assistant in Art Benlamln Manotti ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We express our appreciation to the following firms and individuals whose assistance and cooperation were invaluable aids in the production of this book Photography Cover Studios Engravings Zimmerman Engraving Co Assistance in Art Samuel J Ciraulo Covers Meuller Art Cover and Binding Co Printing and Binding Penn Printing Co C73 Assistant in Finance .,,,,,,,,,LL,,,L,,L,. ,,,,,s,,,,,,,ccccccc ,, ., ..s,,s,,,,s,,,,ss,,s,,..... Miss Leila Dodd J We wnsh to thank the followmg student orgamzatnons that gave flnancnal assistance to the publlcahon The PORTAL SENIOR CLASS Junior Class Sophomore Class Freshman Class Enghth Grade Seventh Grade Senior YTeens Scnence Club Student Councul Future Farmers of Ameruca Pep Club Senior Sportsmens Club Bookbmders Crochetmg Club Jumor YTeens Bachelors Club Varsuty R Safety Club Hobby Club Photo Club Art Club Chess Club C74 of Hiking Club l PATRONS The Class of 1953 expresses nts warmest apprecnatnon to the parents and friends who assrsted an the publlcatnon of our yearbook by havmg thelr names Included In th: patron llst Mr and Mr and Mr and Barbara an an an Mrs Mrs Mrs Ann Mrs Mrs Mrs Devere Barrett Russel Barley Paul Beckly Be tz Leo Beltz Frank Bmgner Harry Blanset Leo J Buettner Mrs LeoJ Buettner Baumgardner Mr and Mrs Grant Mr and Mrs Foster H Coyle Lt Harry M Coyle Mrs Margaret Crlste Mr and Mrs Walter F Crrste and Mrs Anthony Cucclardo and Mrs Howard A Culp e Culp 50 and Mrs Clarence Dushong and Mrs James English a Ernckson and Mrs V E Erlckson and Mrs John Glessner a Glessner Guy and Margie Mr and Mrs Franklm Hockensmnth Mlss Leora Holqman an an an an an Joan K an an an an an an an an Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs ufma Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Clufford Holslnger Michael Hozlk Charles Jessell Frank E Johns H J Kaufman n Forrest Kelly R Owen Ketterer D A K ne Arthur Koontz C E Lundqunst W C' Luther Wilbur Mackln Ben Manottn I J. 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' J 75 Joseph John Matcho Mass Carmella Messlna Ruth Muller Im Moss 53 and Mrs Robert W Murphy and Mrs M E Noon Leonard Orange an Mrs Homer Paul an Mrs I E Penrod an Mrs Robert L Penrod an Mrs Jack V Petrosky Popp Brothers Mr and Mrs J A Ream Mr and Mrs C F uhe Mrs Joseph Rush Louisa Rusnak Mr and Mr and Mr and an Mrs Davnd Samuel Blanr Schrock Gerald Schultz an Mrs an Mrs an Mrs George Schwenebraten Mrs H W Shaffer Mrs Curtis Shumaker Mrs Paul Shumaker Paul B Shumaker Mr and Mrs Charles Smith Claudette Smuth 52 Sally and Lols Jean Stewart Mr and Mrs V Merle Stewart Wrlllam Straub 48 Carol Studebaker and Mrs Joseph Tok: and Mrs E A Taylor Robert Wagner and Mrs Wllllam Wagner Lewns Weaver and Mrs Tom Wudmann and Mrs Ralph Wmgard and Mrs James Young SPONSORS The Sensor Class expresses Its appreclatnon to the busmess flrms and professional men who so graclously supported our fund rausmg campalgn by becomnng sponsors of the T953 eclltlon of The PORTAL A Friend Acme Photo Servuce Inc Andersons Motel F H Ashbrndge Supplier of Snnclanr Products Bantly Hardware Co Bassel Furniture Co Baumgardner Meat Co Dr John H Bell Bergmans Esso Servlcenter Blooms Pharmacy Burkeys Motor Co Callen Baknng Co Cambria County Bowlnng Assoclatnon Cambrna Rowe Business College Campanellas Restaurant Campbell Bros Constructlon Co Carstensen lnc Cmzens Natlonal Bank Cover Studuos Percy B Davls ln DeRoys Johnstowns Leadmg Jewelers H J Dravls Lumber Company Falrvlew Dalry Inc Fa Holt Concrete Products Co Gelsel Funeral Home Gelstown A 8. P Gllberts Service Center Andrew J Gleason Greater Johnstown lndustrlal Umon Council Grnftlth Service Statlon W T Grant Co Wnndber Pa Edward Hahn Packlng Co Hahns Jewelers Dr Mnchael Hukucha Happy Cookang Metered Gas Servnce Hnghland Beauty Shop R W Hnndman Jeweler Joes Auto Sales Gulbert B Johns Pharmacy Johnstown Bank 8. Trust Co Geustown Branch D J S Kltzmu er C76 , . I . . , , . I I , , . .. , . . ', s. Del Boring Tire Service I I ' , , . . , . . . ., , . I . . , I ., . r. . . ' 'll Tumko Pharmacy W C Livengood Reg Phar C. R. Koontz, Insurance 81 Real Kuhns 8. Young Dr. T. W. Ling Lively's Sunoco Service Station Lohr Insurance Agency Loprestxs Gelstown Market D P Luthers Garage McClouds Restaurant Equlpment McQualde Contract Carrler Moxham Hardware Inc Moxham Natlonal Bank Nehn Bottlnng Co Inc Norris Insurance Agency Nnessner s Greenhouses Orchard Hotel L Parnell 8. Co Insurance Penn Prmtlng Co Red Top Reese 8. Replogle Rtchland Richland Ruchland Market Bernard Electrlc Storage Co Greenhouses Machine Shop Township Water Co Rtpple s Restaurant Royal Plate Glass Co Estate Agency Saylor Bros Hardware 8. Supplues Shafer Drug Store Skateland Motor Exchange S M S Inc Furnlture 8- Appluance Store Standard Pennant Co Von Lunens Daury Store H E Wagner Motor Sales Co Inc Dr Alvy A Walker Ernest F Walker Atty Washungton Street Garage Dr and Mrs WlllIamL Weaver Whalley Motor Co Ford Dealer Wulsons Servsce Statlon The Wlndber Era Inc Wlndber Plumbing 8. Supply Co Wmdber Trust Co Harry G Wuse 81 Sons Zummerman Engravmg Co Sykesvulle F Zook C777 P ., . , , . , . ., . - , . ., ' Co. ' I . .. ., l , . . l , . . , . . . , ., . l . , . -, . , . . ., . . . .I . I S. . , Ins. E32-ef IW ,,f,J'-1-Z1 ,Y T7 P im Qi? 1 - N MT,Ef,gmfZ4 Ffivfz Q M f? . Q .L ! V i fi'f'2+1gtgJ'.-v,1 EI gfLA Q ! if Rf Q Q Q1 W Xl 'Te f2!iigf- 'Ax - Q? 4. -sis Alene Easly, Leon Wingard Thus, our story ends. Our high school days are over, but it is not a sunset we see, it is the dawn of a new day-a new era in our lives with new hopes, new plans, new dreams. Somewhere there's work for us to do, and somewhere there's happiness for us to find. They'll probably be found close together. And now as a fitting conclusion to our theme, we turn to the words of Matthew Arnold: IVHQ rfrllfify IHIIIIIN unrl lzlffflfnyf fart IIN rlffl Illlfl luflp, llljf .wfnnr un sfmng ITU htm' fill lmzvlfn IIIHI flu llraf Of flu' lfllljl flfljf and N'l.-V11 'f aww rlffnf. .Xuf till flu llmlrs nj lfyfllf rrfm'n All nw' lzrrw Imilf du lr: rI1'.sr'r'f'11. 1795 A UT UGHAPHS N 1 1 , i 1 . L x I , ! 1 4 , 1 I , Q X