Richland High School - Portal Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1962 volume:

Presents The Senior Class of 1962 he 15uri 1 1962 Volume 17 Flower . . The White Rose Colors . . Blue and White Motto . . . Forwarcl Ever, Backward Never. The 1962 Portal Staff Editors: John Ambrose D Grow Carol Swick Associate Editor: Mary Lou Swick Photographic Editor: Larry Horne Art Editor: Jim Bury Sports Editors: Tom Doubt Carol Pltera Business Managers: Pauline Lesosky Susie Kuhn Adviser: Mr. William MaQullken Editorial Staff Nancy Barnes Georgia Hutzler Jeanne Kostro Sandy Riffle Irene Roseman Helen SchaeFfer Irene Stull Photographic Staff Linda Bell Rose Burns Ken Kunkle Tim Yost Seorts Staff Denny Betz John Sholtis Gail Stuart Norma Yost Business Stat? Marilyn Blough Betty Hostetler Lynda Zarisky FCJREWORD This year, the Portal, published as a student effort, is without a theme. lt has no purpose other than to entertain, to picture the school year activities, and to recall the memories of Richland as the years fade. Our symbols are used to represent rather than picture. The cap and scroll represents scholarship, the ram's head is shown in the various sides of our school activities. In every life there must be a combination of seriousness and humor, of leadership and being led, of scholarship and athletics. Just as each gradu- ating class has its motto, flower, and colors, the Portal must also have its own symbols. The future is ahead. The past is forgotten amid the thoughts of the present. Yet we hope this book will give us an insight to the future, pictures of the present, and something to recall the past. The Editors CONTENTS Foreword . . Dedication . . Administration . . Graduates . Underclasses . Sports . . Activities . . Patrons . . . Autographs . . . The Portal is Proudly Dedicated to Ivadene E. Dhority At Home A Each day bits of knowledge are embedded into students' minds which piece together gradually to form new ideas. A teacher will devote her school day to this and win the admira- tion and respect of those around her. . . . After School Relaxation between work provides self-confidence and clear thinking. We salute you, lvadene Dhority, for these qualities and others which have inspired fine years of untiring service to Richland Township. At School . . Giving unselfishly of her time and efforts, Mrs. Dhority dili- gently worked ma ny hours bringing new spirit to the Pep Club and, in turn, the entire stu- dent body. To sacrifice one's precious hours for the better- ment of others is indeed devo- tion and genuine desire for per- sonal accomplishment. 7 Presenting . The Administrators And Faculty To be a teacher is to be one of a privileged few. Many people never realize this. They see in teaching only a means of earning a living. We see in teaching a means of helping to shape the future. Here are the faces of those who teach, of those administrators who guide, and ot the men in the background, the school directors, whose policy 'Forms the life of our school. Here are those whose thumbprints, unknown to you, have helped shape you in your image. 8 Persons pictured in the photo on the opposite page are- Miss Nettie J. Russel Mr. Norman J. Smith N 1 g ' I N I 'r 'l A 'V F r Mr. Herlinger Kept Busy Mr. Fred W. Herlinger, Superintendent of the Rich- land Township Schools, is now a full f1edged member of our school district. He came to Richland last year from Townville, Pennsylvania to serve as RHS's super- vising principal. Here he is looking over the calendar for the 1961- 1962 school term. Last year, because of his late ar- rival, he was not able to aid in the formation of the school's schedule. This year, Mr. Herlinger takes pride in the fact that he contributed much to this proiect. Church Grove is the scene of Mr. Herlinger's quarters. This accounts for the reason why we at the high school and the junior high do not see him very often. This mon has taken over a very tedious task in coming to Richland. He has had to cope with over- crowded conditions and the building of two new schools. His best foot has been put forward, and he has done much for the school district and its students. We are very proud to have Mr. Herlinger as a vital director of our administration. Fred W. Herlinger: Superintendent of Schools Students and Meetings Are Problems Encountering stern reali- ties, new ideas for im- provements, and coming up with answers to the problems that arise each day are iust a few of the responsibilities of Mr. Herl- inger. Although we don't see much of him we are ever conscious of his presence. His decisions effect each one of us either directly or indirectly. Raising the school's academic stand- ards was a major advance- ment prescribed by our superintendent of schools. 10 ' A Dreams Do Come True The RHS school board has provided our school district with new facilities for better educational training. They have made the building of the Rachel Hill elementary school and the Richland Junior High School possible. No, the school board did not forget about the high school. During the sum- mer they had the science and biology rooms of this building remodeled with more advanced equipment. Transportation is another problem which was solved by these seven men. Students have to be bussed from different sections of the district to the high school, junior high school, Rachel Hill, Church Grove, and Geistown elementary schools. This can prove to be a confusing situation. These factors point out that our school board members must be men who can realize and solve problems of the school district wisely, profitably, and con- structively. They are, from left to right, Mr. McDowell, member, Mr. Gilbert, member, Mr. A. Yost, vice-president, Mr. W. McQuade, president, Mr. M. Wingard, secretary, Mr. Hoffman, member, and Mr. R. Robel, treasurer. Efficiency ls His Business With the completion of the new Jun- ior High building the clerical tasks of the school system have been increased. Mr. Victor R. Zack, whose offices are located in the Church Grove building, has ca- pably assumed these added responsibili- ties. In addition, another new elemen- tary school now under construction on Rachel Hill will, upon completion, in- crease his duties even further. In a com- munity that has grown at the rate that Richland Township has, it is a job re- quiring much systematic organization to keep the school records in order. li These Moments Are Rare Principal of Richland Township High School is the very impressive title held by Mr. Norman J. Smith, whose headquarters are in the high school building. ln a more relaxed moment Mr. Smith watches students boarding their buses for home. He can usually be found looking out for the welfare of the student body any time during the school day. To the dismay of many students, he also can be seen when least expected. Mr. Smith often sur- veys the halls and the over-all situation of the day. His alertness keeps students on their toes and uncovers any difficulties that may rise. Norman J. Smith: High School Principal Having become head of the entire student body, Mr. Smith is burdened with numerous duties and responsibili- ties. He performs them with the experi- ence and enthusiasm all efficient princi- pals possess. School standards have been improved and more club functions have been permitted. The dramatics group, which has been regained at Rich- land, is an example of this. The honor system has been introduced to the stu- dents and a more informal atmosphere prevails. Serving in this capacity for his sec- ond year, Mr. Smith has become better acquainted with the students and the faculty and the various problems and situations that arise. Nick Campitelli Assumes Role as Junior High Principal With a completed section of the new schooling proiect being put to use, Mr. Nick R. Campitelli was named principal of the school. His title of assistant prin- cipal at the high school was abandoned and a replacement was not made. Miss Mary Burns Knot picturedj served as his secretary. Miss Burns was a 1961 graduate of Richland Township. Richland Separates Junior High Students Without precedent, a separate building has been con- structed for the younger teenagers of our school district. Located in University Park near the Rachael Hill Elementary School, the Junior High school covers approximately 80 acres. The spacious structure was begun in the spring of 1961. Because of insufficient time for completion several difticulties arose. The students assigned to the building for the first semester began studies at a later date than those at the high school. When cold weather stormed in, a heat problem had to be overcome in a short amount of time. After this, how- ever, classes were resumed at a normal speed. According to plans, the building will be completed be- fore the summer of 1962 is ended. School's Secretaries For an efficient school system, sec- retaries are indispensable. In the top photo is Mrs. Lois Rodgers who han- dles checks and the payroll for Mr. Zack. Miss Beverly Krouse, bottom right, performs duties for our principal, Mr. Smith. Known as Bev to the Office Practice girls, she is very helpful to them, also. In the lower left photo is Mrs. Mildred Baumgardner, secretary to Mr. Herlinger. Her oFfice is in the Church Grove Building. 13 ..-S Meet Our Faculty LYNN ALBERT Arithmetic 8, 4 sections, General Science, 2 sections MISS S. CATHERINE BENFORD District School Nurse DAVID AIKEY Elementary Music, 2 sections, Mu- sic 9, 2 sections, Junior High In- struction, 'I section MRS. BERNICE BERKEBILE Junior High Chorus, 2 sections, Music 8, I section, History 10, 1 section MRS. BETTY BLOUGH HARRY COULSON Reading 8, 3 sections, Reading 7, English 7, 3 sections, Science 7, 1 3 sections section, Reading 7, 'I section, Ad- viser of Dramatics Club 14 MRS. NORA COVODE WALTER CRISTE Ge09'UPhY 7, ll Sefflofti G609- Algebra 'l'l, 3 sections, Trigonom- fO'Pl'tY 8, 3 sections etry 12, 2 sections, Solid Geometry second semester 1 its ' RHCHARD CUPPETT Bond ond Chorus, Senior High ln- struction, 5 sections, Music Hor- mony, 'I section MRS. IVADENE DHORITY Biology 10, 'l section, Consumer Science, 3 sections, Generol Science, 'I section: Adviser of Cheerleaders: Adviser of Senior High Pep Club EMILIO DeMARCO English 7, 4 sections, History 7, 'l section, Junior High Football Coach, Junior High Basketball Coach, Head Trock Coach MRS. NAOMI DOLAN French ll, 2 sectionsg French l, 2 sections: English 12, 1 section 15 MISS JUDITH ECKEL MRS. TRESSA ERCOLE Health 9, 2 sections, Health 12, 2 English 8, 2 sections, History 8, 1 sections, Gym 11, 2 sections, Gym section, English 9, 1 section 10-11, 1 section, Gym 8, 2 sections MISS SALLY GLESSNER Health 8, 1 section, Gym 9, 1 sec- tion, Gym 10, 1 section, Gym 10 11, 1 section, Gym 12, 1 section Adviser of Junior High Pep Club MRS. HELEN FLECK Commercial Typing, 1 section, Shorthand ll, 1 section, Clerical Office Practice, 1 section, Steno- graphic Office Practice, 1 section, Academic Typing, 1 section MISS ELIZABETH GREEN Americon History and World Cul- tures, 5 sections, Adviser of Na- tional Honor Society, Adviser of Future Teachers of America, Ad- viser of United Nations Club DONALD FYOCK Science 8, 2 sections, Science 9, A sections lb 3 ln Their Homes . . . CARL HEPTNER Arithmetic 8, 3 sections, Algebra I, 2 sections JOHN GULICK History IO, 5 sections, Assistant Junior High Football Couch 0, ' ,U LOUIS HEINZE English 8, 2 sections, English 9, 3 sections, History 9, I section CLARENCE HARRISON History 7, 5 sections I LEORA HOFFMAN GALEN HOFFMAN English II, 5 sections Science 7, 4 sections: Arithmetic 7 2 sections, Science 8, 'I section I7 With Their Hobbies MICHAEL HOLLICK Mechanical Drawing 9, 2 sections, .Iunior Business Training 9, I sec- tion, Elective Mechanical Drawing, I section, Mechanical Drawing II- I2, 2 sections MICHAEL HOZIK English I2, 3 sections, Journalism, I section, Adviser of the Echo MRS. BETTY HOOPER Home Economics 8, I section, Homel Economics 9, I section, Home Eco- nomics IO, I section, Home Eco- nomics I2, I section JOSEPH HUBER Reading, I section lGeneral Science, second semesteri, Chemistry II, 4 sections MRS. BEVERLY JOHNS MISS LOIS KINDLEBERGER Home Economics 8, 'I section, Home Librarian, Adviser of the Student Economics 9, I section, Home Eco- Council, Adviser to the Librarians nomics II, I section, Student Teach- ing Conference, I period I8 LEE KIPP JOHN KUZMIAK SIIOP 8, I SECTION: Shop 9, I SBC- World Geography, 2 sections, Eng- tion, Industrial Arts 'I'l-'I2, 2 sec- lish IO, 3 sections tions, Guidance, 2 sections all If MRS. MARGARET LARIMER Latin I, 3 sections, Latin II, 2 sec- tions BEN MANOTTI Art 8 'I section Art 9 2 sections Flne Arts, 2 sections ffl WAYNE LEHMAN Physics, 3 sections, Secondary Math, 'I section, General Science, I sec- tion f2nd semesterl, Adviser of the .lets Club WILLIAM MAQUILKEN Biology IO, 5 sections, Adviser of the Portal, Adviser of Sophomore Class 19 DONALD McCRAE MRS. MARY MORGAN Health 8, 1 section, Gym 9, 1 sec- English 8, 3 sections English 9 3 tion, Gym 10, 1 section, Gym 10- sections 11, 1 section, Gym 12, 1 section, Adviser of the Varsity R , Head Football Coach CHARLES PUCKEY Gym 8, 1 section, Health 9, 1 sec- tion, Gym 10-11, 1 section, Gym 11, 1 section, Health 12, 1 section, Head Basketball Coach, Assistant Football Coach RICHARD PARDOE Business English 10, 1 section, Busi- ness Arithmetic 11, 2 sections, Book- keeping 12, 2 sections WILLIAM REAM History 8, 3 sections, History 9, 3 sections FFX I ,vi H , man PR NIC MAMA Geography 7, 2 sections, Junior Business Training 9, 1 section, Ex- ploratory Business, 2 sections 20 And With Their Families DONALD SCOTILLA 1 section MISS NETTIE J. RUSSELL Y-Teens THOMAS SIGMUND ior High Math Clubs DAVID SAMUEL Adviser of Senior Class WILLIAM SMITH Driver Training, 7 sections, Adviser of the Audio-Visual Aids Arithmetic 7, 5 sections, History 7, Guidance, 7 periods, Co-adviser of Algebra I, 2 sections, Plane Geom- etry 10, 2 sections, Adviser of Ramsmen, Adviser Junior and Sen- Problems of Democracy, 5 sections, MRS. THERESA STOY English 10, 3 sections, English 12, 1 section 21 MISS GENEVIEVE THOMAS PAUL WISSLER Shorthand 'l, 2 sections, Business History 8, 2 sections, History 9, 3 English, l section, Academic Typ- sections, General Math 9, 1 section ing, l section, Junior Class Adviser STUDENT TEACHING: 'mP0 lUnl Phase of College Curriculum This year, Richland has received many student teachers from Indiana and California State Colleges. The college selects the prospective school and teacher that these students are to work under. When the student arrives, he or she observes the teacher and his techniques. He is then assigned to take over one class and is given more according to his in- creased ability. His class preparation requires much added time in the library. These students meet with duties and problems that they will later face every day. High school classrooms, therefore, are training grounds for the student teacher. 1st Semester Students 2nd Semester Students CALIFORNIA STATE COLLEGE Shop Dept. under Mr. Kipp: Wesley Berkebile Raymond Kaschalk Michael Palya Daniel Wess INDIANA STATE COLLEGE Geography under Mrs. Covode: Theodore Farkas Donald Kaufman Home Economics under Mrs. Hooper 81 Mrs. Johns: Miss Garrigan Barbara Conrad Bonnie Seiger Ronald Goodwin Fay Simpson Charlotte Werner Science under Mr. MaQuilken: John Holsberger Social Studies under Miss Green: Jacqueline Rodgers Philip Sikurinec rigan Palya Rodgers Simpson 22 Top to bottom: Farkas, Gar- These are the trusty men whose re- Soup's On Come and get it! Hot, tasty meals are served three lunch periods daily to ap- proximately 300 students. Imagine how it would be if all the cooks were not there to prepare the meals. We would surely be in a stew ' then. At the end of fourth period it is often taken for granted that our lunches will be ready and waiting. Quite often all this work is passed by unappreciated. So, let's give credit where credit is due. Our hats are aff to you, ladies of nutrition. Cooks-left to right: Beatrice Feightner, Mrs. Earl Weaver, Mrs. Anna D. Weaver, Frances Zarifoss. Graham Wissinger Carl Jeschonek Zane Boyd Always On The Job The immaculate care of our school is in the hands of our custodians, Mr. Wissinger and Mr. Jeschonek. Keeping it clean and in good repair is a 24 hour-a-day job. This means another shift in the evening after school is dis- missed. Although we don't see much of them, we notice their work. They clean floors, cut grass, shovel walks, and keep everything Safety First sponsibility is to transport us to and from school each day, safe and sound. They have to cope with -the strict schedule of transporting high school and elementary students every morning on time. The Pony Express could not do a better iob than that done by our bus drivers. Weather is not a halting obstacle for they go through rain, snow, sleet, and shine. Some of our trusty bus drivers are shown at the right. ship shape. The responsibilities of these men are too numerous to mention, but they cope with them very well. In the third photo is Mr. Boyd, traffic di- rector of the school. He manages to keep heavy traffic running smoothly, he also acts as attendance officer during school hours. Bus drivers-left to Yighfl Wingard, Schneider, E. Alwine, Faust, Christ Miller, N. Alwine, Bloom, Shetler, and E. Bloom. Presenting . The Seniors To be a senior is a conflicting experience. Not children, but not yet considered adults, we work to cram our heads full of facts and we dream of the day when we will be independ- ent. Somehow, our minds can be filled with data and dreams at the same time. We rush to finish an assignment before a date, and we spend some of our television time worrying about tomorrow's lessons. Here are the seniors. We are on the thresh- old of graduation, with our persons in the ac- tivities ofthe present and our hopes in the future. 24 Persons pictured on the opposite John Sholtis Karen Green Carol Swick Larry Horne in the photo page are y f :W 1 X 4 4 ' Mifflin N Surveying The Graduates Of 1962 Class Olticers James Reed With hearts and minds toward future experiences and successes, these four outstanding Seniors have lead their class in carrying out a rich and basic segment of their life, the long-awaited year of departure from high school. Their responsi- bilities were completed well, their shortcomings and solutions resulted in a deeper realization of the necessity of a broadened attitude for adulthood. SENIOR CLASS CALENDAR 1961-62 President Charles Gontkovic Vice-President Nancy Barnes Treasurer Linda Shaffer Secretary Football season opens ..... ...... S ept. 9 School begins ,.,......,.,.... ...... S ept. 12 Lucky 7 dance ........,..,. ...... S ept. 20 Senior portraits taken ..... ,.,.., S ept. 27 Pumpkin Prom .............,.,,., ,..... O ct. 25 Gridiron Gallop ..,.............,.,..,.,. Nov. 10 Annual Cheerleading Contest ...r... Nov. 17 Speaker- Congressman John P. Saylor ...Nov. 22 Archery Assembly ...,.4,....,............. Nov. 28 Senior portraits delivered ,.,,. ...... D ec. 1 Basketball season begins ,............. Dec. 1 V-R Rock ..,..,.,,.,........,,..........,.,... Dec. 21 Christmas program- Scrooge .,.Dec. 22 Christmas vacation .r,.r,......,.......,... Dec. 23 to Jan. 2 Windber Annual Basketball Tournament .,...,,................ ...... D ec. 27-28 Coronation Ball ..........,.,,....... .,.... J an. 10 During the four preceding years of school activity, the class of '62 has grasped, step by step, an education as its foundation for the fu- ture. We have gradually acquired various skills in certain extra-curricular events. Thus, our motto, Forward ever, backward never, is being successfully carried out. The graduates are look- ing to the coming years with ambition, as well as anticipation and serious concern. Under the guidance of David W. Samuel, class adviser, the seniors completed several money-making projects. The first was a fund- raising dance, the Pumpkin Prom, lfor the 1962 Portall which turned out to be a howling suc- Assembly-O. G. Fitzgerald ,.,..,.,.. Feb. 1 Cupid's Capers .....,............,....,... Feb. 2 Moonlite Garden ..,......,.,.,......,... Feb. 10 National Honor Society Induction ..Feb. 16 Prelude to Victory .,.,.,.,,.....,..,,.. March 2 Johnstown Catholic West Central Playoff ,....,...,....,.........,....,....,..... March 3 Laura Lamar Playoff at War Memorial ,,..........,.,..................... March 7 Purchase Line PlayoFf at Windber ,,March 10 Tussey Mt. Playoff at Windber ,.,.. March 13 Edgewood Playoff at Monessen .. March 16 Shamrock Shuffle .,.,............,..,..,. March 17 Senior trip to Washington, D. C. March 19-21 Senior Class Play- Skinned Alive ,.,..,.......,............ April 5 Easter Vacation ...,.. ,...... A pril 20-22 Baccalaureate ..... .,..... J une 3 Commencement ...,, ..,... .......... J u ne 5 cess. Many class members also sold a consider- able number of Christmas cards and candles to pay a portion of the cost of the annual senior trip. The three-day trip to Washington, D. C. was the year's highlight. A seemingly unendless schedule was followed throughout the excursion, but everyone will long remember this schedule and the enjoyment that accompanied it. On graduation day, June 5, 1962, this year's senior class bids farewell to Richland with fond memories, with high hopes, and with still higher dreams. GARY ALLEN - Industrial Arts Sociable and easy-going TOPS on the football field says hi to everyone. ACTIVITIES - Track I, Leathercraft Club I, All-Purpose Club 2, Football I, 2, 3, 4, Varsity R 4 JUNE ALLEN - Commercial A small senior has a winning smile giggles in class. ACTIVITIES - GAA I, Echo staff 4 CAROL ALLISON - Academic A non-contormist . .. scores high with her friends as well as in sports direct. ACTIVITIES - GAA I, Y-Teens 2, 4, Y-Teen Representative 2, Girls' Basket- ball team 3, 4, Band 2, 3, 4, Dramatics Club 4, Girls' Volleyball team 4 KEITH ALLISON - Industrial Arts Commendable for his art ability robust blushes easily. ACTIVITIES - Band I, 2, 3, Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Boys' Quartet 2, 3 TYPICAL DAY David W. Samuel appears here as the members of the Senior Class see him-at his desk teaching P.O.D. Along with his teaching he also undertakes the role of ad- visor to the Senior Class. Under his guidance all busi- ness and proiects associated with the Senior year, such as the sale of candles and Christmas cards, are done and completed on schedule. He posseses the drive and initiative which contributes to the success of our final year at R. H. S. 27 JOHN AMBROSE - Academic Intelligence unsurpassed conservative clever at the summit of the Senior Class. ACTIVITIES - Football I, Camera Club 'I, National Honor Society 3, 4, treasurer 4, Jets 4, Portal 4, Co-editor 4, Echo 4 DONNA BABAL - Commercial Richland's bandstand representative a twister . .. amiable moods .. . always talking. ACTIVITIES - Pep Club I, 3, 4, Bowling Club 3, Echo staff 4, Dramatics Club 4 DWIGHT BELL - Industrial Arts Skip not as quiet as he seems main inter- est is cars. ACTIVITIES - All Purpose Club 2 LINDA BELL - Academic Positive thinker automatically attracts friends creates unique hair-dos. ACTIVITIES - Y-Teens 'I, Biology Club 2, F.T.A. 3, Pep Club 3, 4, Portal staff 3, 4, Student Council 4 BARRY BENDER - Academic Dynamic a million laughs our favorite toast- master good-natured. ACTIVITIES - Bowling Club I, Camera Club 2, Boys' Quartet 2, 3, Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Band I, 2, 3, 4, Ramsmen 4, President 4, Dramatics Club 4 WAYNE A. BERKEY - Fine Arts The strong silent type love that red hair patient and sincere. ACTIVITIES - Future Farmers of America 'I, 2, Chaplain 2, Varsity R 3, 4, Treas- urer 4, Football 'I, 2, 3, 4 ANNA MAE BARNDT - Commercial Quiet except with her friends always has a question for Miss Eckel. ACTIVITIES - Archery Club I, Bowling Club 3, Dramatics Club 4 NANCY BARNES - Commercial Refined our girl of the month has a charm- ing manner and a magnetic personality. ACTIVI- TIES - Y-Teens 1, 2, Band 3, 4, Band Librarian 3, Vice-President 4, Girls' Ensemble 3, National Honor Society 3, 4, Librarian 'I, 2, 3, 4, Dramatics Club 4, Flag Twirler 4, Portal staff 4, Class Treasurer 4, Student Council 4, Chaplain 4, Class Court 4 KATHALEEN BEAMER - Academic Kathy neat and sweet can master any new dance step. ACTIVITIES - Y-Teens I, Librarian I JOHN BEENER - Academic Usually called Jack sharp dresser a like- able individual has 'Future plans. ACTIVITIES - Football 'I, Track I, 3, 4, Varsity R 4 DENNIS BETZ - Academic Always grinning . . . makes a hit with the girls and loves it mischievous. ACTIVITIES - Football I, Bowling Club I, Varsity Track manager I, 2, Biol- ogy Club 2, President 2, Audio-Visual Aids 3, Stu- dent trainer 3, 4, Varsity R 3, 4, Portal staff 4, Ramsmen 4, Student United Nations 4, Varsity Base- ball manager 3, Dramatics Club 4 GERALDINE BLOCK - Commercial Gerri a true individualist hangs out in the Echo room helpful. ACTIVITIES - Thespian Society I, 2, National Honor Society 3, 4, Echo stat? 3, 4, Editor 4, Dramatics Club 4 MARILYN JEAN BLOUGH - Academic A high-stepping maiorette enchanting eyes recipient of wolf whistles. ACTIVITIES - Y-Teens I, Biology Club 2, Pep Club 3, 4, Maiorette 3, 4, Portal staff 4, Dramatics Club 4, Football Court 4 PHILIP BOHACHICK - Fine Arts Tall, dark, and handsome . . . skilled in leather tool- ing consistent. ACTIVITIES - Track I, Football I, 2 LINDA JEAN BOYER - Commercial Neat and friendly always willing to lend a hand contagious laugh. ACTIVITIES - Archery Club I, President I, Color Guard 3, 4, Dramatics Club 4, Pep Club 4 ERMA ELIZABETH BOYSZA - General Soft-spoken looking forward to graduation and marriage dependable. ACTIVITIES - Pep Club 2, 3, Y-Teens 2, 3, Librarian 3, 4, Dramatics Club 4 LINDA BURKETT - Academic Sparkling blue eyes nice to know . . . likes living color in lilac. ACTIVITIES - Y-Teens I, Dramatics Club 2, Pep Club 3, F.T.A. 4 ROSE MARIE BURNS - Commercial Daisy . . . blooms with gaiety and good times . . . makes friends spontaneously. ACTIVITIES - Y-Teens I, 2, Chaplain 2, Pep Club 3, Portal staff 4, Chorus 4, Dramatics Club 4 JAMES BURY - Fine Arts Excels in artistic ability brain power in reserve Jim says what's on his mind. ACTIVITIES - Leathercraft Club 'l, 2, Student United Nations 2, 3, 4, President 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Portal stat? 3, 4, Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4, Football 3, 4, Varsity R 4, Jets Club 4, Vice President 4, Student Council 4, Johnstown Scholastic Quiz representative 4 CHARLES CANN - Industrial Arts A friendly individual . . . Charlie is highway tested interested in photography. ACTIVITIES - Foot- ball 1, Hi-Y Club I, All Purpose Club 2 JOE CANNIN - Academic Our leader of the band nonchalant takes life easy. ACTIVITIES - Sportsman Club I, 2, Track 2, Hi-Y Club 3, Chorus 'l, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4, Band 'l, 2, 3, 4, Head Quartermaster 3, Student Di- rector 4, Drum Maior 4, Ramsmen 4, F.T.A. 4, Dra- matics Club 4 SAMUEL CANNONE - Academic Sam bounds with energy likes to go places .. . never bored. ACTIVITIES - Sortsmon Club I, 2, Band 'l, 2, 3, 4, Quartermaster 3, Chorus 'l, 2, 3, 4, Dramatics Club 4, Ramsmen 4 . .. OF COURSE IT ISNT FOR MYSELF' JOANNE DIAMOND - Academic Seen but not always heard . . . A-l- personality and grades to match. ACTIVITIES - Chorus I, 4, Dra- matics Club I, 4, Biology Club 3, National Honor Society 3, 4, President 4, Band I, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 4 MARY ANNE DOLAN - Academic Dark, expressive eyes . . . an excellent seamstress . . . enioys a good ioke. ACTIVITIES - GAA I, Home Economics Club 2, Dramatics Club 4, Echo staff 4, Y-Teens 4 THOMAS DOUBT - Academic Never passes up a wise crack . .. likes to twist . .. watch that sly grin. ACTIVITIES - Wrestling I, Bas- ketball manager 2, Science Club 2, Baseball manager 2, 3, Dramatics Club 4, Secretary 4, Portal Staff 4, Ramsmen 4, Student United Nations 4, Varsity R 4 PATRICK DOYLE - Academic Pat gives the best advice will never forget the Washington trip a mighty mouse. AC- TIVITIES - Hi-Y Club I, Biology Club 2, Track I, 2, 3, Football I, 2, 3, 4, Varsity R 4, Ramsmen 4 PAT CASSIDY - Commercial Geared for silence fair complexion tickled over feathers. ACTIVITIES - Y-Teens I SANDRA LEE CHAPLAIN - Commercial Sandy is easy to talk to Mr. Pardoe's little helper . .. has pleasant dreams of the future. AC- TIVITIES - Y-Teens I, 2, Chorus 4, Dramatics Club 4 FIONA DAUGHERTY - Commercial Pittsburgh bound really a whiz at typing one of our proud color guards. ACTIVITIES - Y- Teens I, 2, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Girls' Ensemble 3, Color Guard 3, 4, Librarian I, 2, 3, 4, Dramatics Club 4, Echo staff 4 REBECCA DAVIES - Academic Becky has hair that shines . . . enjoys life .. . has phone fever. ACTIVITIES - Dramatics Club I, 4, Secretary I, Band I, 2, 3, 4, Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 4 NICHOLAS FAVATELLA - Fine Arts Nick keeps Mr. Samuel in an uproar .. known for fun and gags. JOANNE FORAN - General A devoted librarian argues in P.O.D. discussions . . . has a sense of humor. ACTIVITIES - Pep Club 'ly Librarian 2, 3, 4, Girls' Basketball team 4, Dra- matics Club 4 THOMAS FRIEDMAN - Academic Tom, our Football King an asset to the squad . .. silent surface. ACTIVITIES - Hi-Y Club 'lp Biol- ogy Club 2, Football Court 2, Varsity R 3, 4, President 4, Football I, 2, 3, 45 Track I, 2, 3, 45 Student Council 47 King of Football 4, Class Court 4 JIM GAY - Fine Arts Big and strong . . . has the ability to tackle anything hangs out in the Art room. ACTIVITIES - Foot- ball I, All Purpose Club 2 JAMES DUNBAR - Academic Jim is the lanky type . . . a fine basketball player his red hair induces numerous nicknames. AC- TIVITIES - Student Council If Bowling Club Ip Bas- ketball 3, 47 Baseball 4 NANCY EASH - Commercial Tall and slender . .. can liven up any party . .. had a lovebird named for her. ACTIVITIES - Y-Teens 'Ip Home Economics Club 2, Dramatics Club 4, Class Court 4 JOE ERB - Fine Arts Can dance up a storm .. . a hep cat main inter- est: girls. ACTIVITIES - Basketball I, 2, Stage Hand I, 2, 3, 4 LEONARD ERZEN - Academic A good-Iooker Lenny likes cars man, dig that wavy hair. ACTIVITIES - Football I, Sports- man Club 2 LILLIAN GENNETT - Commercial Has the gift of gab a record hop fan is true-blue to her friends. ACTIVITIES - Bowling Club 3, Y-Teens I, 2, 4 PATSY GINDLESPERGER - Commercial A quiet sense of humor always willing to help . . . red highlights her hair. ACTIVITIES - Y-Teens I, Pep Club 2, 3, 4 CHARLES GONTKOVIC - Academic Charlie is a real card . . . collegiate and conscien- tious ... possesses a contagious laugh. ACTIVITIES - Hi-Y I, Biology Club 2, Student United Nations 3, 4, Vice-President 4, Class Vice-President 2, 4, Track I, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 4, Treasurer 4, Echo 4, Ramsmen 4, Secretary 4, Class Court 4 KAREN GREEN - Academic Chic, charming, and colorful . . . sees good in every- one and everything a canteen teen, ACTIVITIES - Y-Teens I, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Cheer- leader 3, 4, Portal staff 3, 4 QL , . gg? , ifffi . EEF I N . THOMAS J. GREENLEE - Academic The athletic type Tom is not short on brains . .. nicknamed the wanderer. ACTIVITIES - Swim- ming Club I, Student Council 2, Science Club I, Ramsmen 4, Football I, 2, 3, 4, Baseball I, 2, 3, 4, Varsity R 3, 4, Football Court 4 D. L. GROW - Academic Well-equipped with laughter diligent, good- natured destination undisclosed. ACTIVITIES - Student United Nations 3, 4, Echo 4, F.T.A. 4, Portal staff 3, 4, Co-editor 4 RONALD GRUSH - Academic Ron portrays a reserved manner . . . scientific mind notice the slight curl in his hair. ACTIVITIES - Jets 3, 4, President 4, Track 3, Student United Na- tions 3 BONNIE L. HARDY - Commercial Soft-spoken and graceful brightens the library the freckles come with the hair color. ACTIVI- TIES - Y-Teens I, 2, Pep Club 3, Librarian 3, 4 JUDY HARVEY - Academic A smart blonde . .. doctors-beware! . . . her future should be bright and gay. ACTIVITIES - Student Council 1, Y-Teens 'I, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 'I, 2, 3, 4, Co-captain l, Captain 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Librarian 4, Class Court 4 HARRY HERLINGER - Academic Unique sense of humor . .. military features . .. has plans for college life. ACTIVITIES - Class President lTownviIleJ 1, 2, Basketball l, 2, Track 2, 3, 4, Foot- ball l, 2, 3, 4, F.T.A. l, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Varsity IIRII 4 DAVID CHARLES HILEMAN - General Lends quiet support to any scene .. . comes with a life-time guarantee .. . reserved. ACTIVITIES - Arch- ery Club l LOIS JEAN HOFFMAN - Commercial Hottie definition of school is: Funsville can't understand Mr. Samuel's puns. ACTIVITIES - Dramatics Club I, Y-Teens 2, 4 JIM HOOVER - Industrial Arts The strong silent type can take a ioke ,. . a true sportsman. ACTIVITIES - Football l, 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Football Court 4, Varsity R 4 LARRY HORNE - Academic Refuses to take anything seriously admires maiorettes an indispensable football manager. ACTIVITIES - Biology Club 2, Football manager 3, 4, Dramatics Club 4, President 4, Jets 4, Secretary- Treasurer 4, Echo staff 4, Portal staff 4, Varsity R 4, Ramsmen 4 BETTY L. HOSTETLER - Academic Talented and truthful expressive personality will be an asset to any campus. ACTIVITIES - Dra- matics Club 'I, 2, 3, Girls' Ensemble 3, Portal staff 3, 4, F.T.A. 3, 4, Librarian 3, Student United Nations 3, 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Secretary 4, Pep Club 4, Student Council 4, Assistant Chaplain 4 SALLY HOSTETLER - Commercial A first-rate musician sweeps away gloom a certain someone in her dreams. ACTIVITIES - Y- Teens 'I, Girls' Ensemble 3, Band 2, 3, 4, Chorus 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Dramatics Club 4, Echo staff 4 Our school has the pleasure of receiving distinguished visitors. One day this fall we had a special guest who paid us a cordial visit with several others of his kind. Posing with him 1her?l are three amused students, Sandy Sell, Linda Pahel, and Linda Bell. GEORGIA HUTZLER - Academic A neat dresser .. . determined . . . likes to be called Peaches by her classmates. ACTIVITIES - Y-Teens I5 F.T.A. 2, 3, 45 Chorus 45 Echo staff 45 Portal staff 4 NANCY HYNICKA - Commercial Nance has model height wears clothes to match favorite expression - kid . ACTIVITIES - Y-Teens 'I5 Echo staff 4 CONNIE JAMES - Commercial Loves to dance . .. her laughter livens up any crowd neat and attractive. ACTIVITIES - Y-Teens 'I5 Bowling Club 3 LOIS JEAN JESCHONEK - Commercial One of our feminine football players . . . loyal to the Pep Club notice those sparkling baby blue eyes. ACTIVITIES - Librarian I, 2, 3, Secretary 35 Chorus 2, 3, 45 Pep Club l, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3 l'D LIKE YOU TO MEET . . . .IOYE L KELLEY - Academic A icy to be with blends with any surround- ings found at the nearest record hop. ACTIV- ITIES - Y-Teens I, Girls' Ensemble 3, Band 'l, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Chorus 'I, 2, 3, 4 THOMAS KLEBAN - Academic Has something witty to say plenty of 'Friends straightforward and sincere. ACTIVITIES - Leather- craft I, 2, Echo staff 4, Dramatics Club 4, Ramsmen 4, Treasurer 4 DON KOSHUTE - Academic RHS's blue chip player . . . in style wherever found the Cassanova type. ACTIVITIES - Class Secre- tary 1, Hi-Y Club I, Biology Club 2, Baseball 'l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 'l, 2, 3, 4, Football 'l, 2, 3, 4, F.T.A. 3, 4, President 4, Varsity R 3, 4 JEANNE MARIE KOSTRO - Academic Conservative . .. Jeannie does things well . .. one of our gifted students. ACTIVITIES - Bowling Club 'l, Vice President I, Biology Club 2, Treasurer 2, Candy Captain 3, F.T.A. 3, 4, Secretary 4, Pep Club 3, 4, Portal staff 4, Student Council 4 LET GEORGE DO IT-I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT IT IS 36 PHILIP LANGERHOLC - Academic Brain power in reserve a tall, tall senior Phil listens rather than speaks. ACTIVITIES - Football 'I, Basketball 'l, Bowling Club I, 2 ELWOOD LAPE - Fine Arts Built especially for football Bill is not an introvert can master anything he sets his mind to. ACTIVITIES - Football I, 2, 4, Track 3, 4, Var- sity R 4, Leathercraft 2 JOHN LAVELY - Fine Arts A working man considerate and casual par- tial to a certain someone. ACTIVITIES - Bowling Club I, F.F.A. Club 2 PAULINE LESOSKY - Academic Sad moments are few when Pollyann is around .. . an able conversationalist has a laugh that's contagious. ACTIVITIES - Librarian 'l, 2, 3, Secre- tary I, Vice-president 2, President 3, Student Council 4, Parliamentarian 4, Portal staff 4, Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Dramatics Club 4, Flag Twirler 4, Chorus 4, F.T.A. 3, 4, Biology Club 2 SUSAN KUHN - Academic Bubbling with enSUSIEasm . . . loves a dare... perks up any school dance. ACTIVITIES - Y-Teens I, Class Treasurer 2, Class Vice-President 3, Chorus 2, 4, Portal staff 3, 4, F.T.A. 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Dramatics Club 4, Vice-President 4 MICHAEL J. KULBACK - Industrial Arts Mike calls anything good . . . rough and tough . . . interest-cars, cars, cars. ACTIVITIES - Football 'I KENNETH KUNKLE - Academic Ken . . . a prankster . . . likes leisure, especially in school forms his own opinions. ACTIVITIES - Bowling Club 'l, 2, Ramsmen 4, Portal staff 4 BETTY L. LANE - Academic A true country girl will make a swell wife active in 4-H affairs. ACTIVITIES - Girls' Archery Club 'I, Home Economics Club 2, Band 2, 3, 4, F.T.A. 3, 4, Echo staff 4, Y-Teens 4 FRANK MEYER - Academic Debonair never outspoken makes friends easily. ACTIVITIES - Ramsmen 4 NICK MICHRINA - Academic A smaller one . .. where's that crazy pink Ford . .. has high hopes for the days to come. ACTIVITIES - Biology Club 2, Bowling Club 3, Jets 3, 4, Varsity R 3, 4, Baseball manager 3, 4, Football manager I, 2, 3, 4, Dramatics Club 4, Ramsmen 4, National Honor Society 4 JANET MIHALKO - Academic One of our efficient librarians a greeting for everyone . .. likes conversing with friends. ACTIVI- TIES - GAA I, Y-Teens 2, Pep Club 3, Librarian 2, 3, 4, Chorus 4 BEN MILAZZO - Academic Enioys a good gag not short on brains a denizen of the poolroom. ACTIVITIES - Bowling Club I, 2, Jets 3, Track 3, Class Court 4 MARJORIE ELAINE LINDSEY - Commercial Marge has a smile for all thinks for herself merry but can be serious too. ACTIVITIES - Girls' Intramural Sports I, 2, Pep Club 3, 4, Dra- matics Club 2, 4, Y-Teens 4, Echo staff 4 GEORGE MARCINKO - General Carefree and easy firmly believes in supporting his team likes fun. ACTIVITIES - Baseball man- ager I, Varsity R 2, 3, 4, Ramsmen 4 BERNARD McGOUGH - General Bernie is an expert mimeograph operator quiet but not shy not hard to please. ACTIVI- TIES - Archery Club 'I, Biology Club 2, Echo staff 3, 4, Ramsmen 4 LYNDA McMILlAN - Academic Makes a neat appearance poisecl, pretty, and persuasive likes water sports. ACTIVITIES - Y- Teens I, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, F.T.A. 3, 4, Parliamentorian 3, Student Council 4 DANNY MOSS - Fine Arts Likes cars . . . wears crazy emblems on his shirt . . . enioys study hall. ACTIVITIES - Future Farmers of America I, 2 AL MUCCIOLI - Industrial Arts Al is the strong silent type . . . a Chevy convertible is his transportation grins on occasion. BOYD NEFF - Industrial Arts Tall and handsome a great athlete-our star center personality plus. ACTIVITIES - Basket- ball I, Varsity R 3, 4, Vice-president 4, Football I, 2, 3, 4, Tribune Democrat All Star 4, Football Court 4 PAMELA NEILSON - Academic Athletic . . . gay disposition . .. laughs her troubles away. ACTIVITIES - Chorus 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3, Dramatics Club 4, Y-Teens 4 TERRY OWENS - Industrial Arts Can be seen hitch hiking along Route 56 . .. one of the gang. ACTIVITIES - All Purpose Club 2, 3 LINDA PAHEL - Academic Easy to get along with .. . likes people .. . one of our future teachers. ACTIVITIES - Girls' Basketball Team 3, 4, Chorus 4, Dramatics Club 4, F.T.A. 4, Pep Club 4, Y-Teens 4 VIRGINIA PERSHING - Academic Sincere and interested always ready to lend hand sees the best in others. ACTIVITIES - GAA I, Home Economics Club I, 2, Y-Teens 4 JAMES PHILLIPS - Academic Likeable and friendly .. . seldom complains . . . quiet and intelligent. ACTIVITIES - Echo staff I, Bowling Club 2, Sportsman's Club 3, Audio-Visual Aids 3, Jets Club 3, National Honor Society 3, 4, Vice-presi- dent 4 THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE THE TEST CAROL PITERA - Academic Always looking for a good time vitamized iust look at that pretty smile. ACTIVITIES - Y-Teens I, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Football Court 2, 4, Portal staff 3, 4, Student Council 4, Cheerleader 'l, 2, 3, 4, Jr. High Captain I JAMES REED - Academic Our class president . . . favorite pastime seems to be basketball tall and intelligent. ACTIVITIES - Baseball 2, Track 3, 4, Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Class President 2, 3, 4, Student Council 2, 3, 4, National Honor Society 3, 4, Varsity R 4, King of Senior Class 4 ROSE MARGARET REESEY - Commercial Never a care in the world .. . a fun-loving girl with a pleasant personality. ACTIVITIES - GAA I, Y- Teens 2, Girls' Basketball Team 3, 4 GEORGIANNE RICE - Academic Look at that beautiful hair calm and sure of herself has that gift of gala. ACTIVITIES - Y-Teens 4, Dramatics Club 4 40 Hallowe'en provided a theme which won three Richland stu- dents, .Iim Bury, Ron Grush, and Bill Lape, second prize in Glos- ser's Window Display Contest. Evidently the ghostly scene 'Failed to scare away the judges. BARBARA RICHARDSON - Commercial Quiet but easy to get along with . .. a true friend has an Irish temper to go with her red hair. ACTIVITIES - Y-Teens I, 2, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Drama- tics Club 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4 GEORGIANN RISH - Academic A strong curiosity never takes no for an ans- wer a real go-getter. ACTIVITIES - Y-Teens I, 2, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Band I, 2, 3, 4, Dramatics Club 4 BONNIE ROBERTS - Academic A competent leader spiced with sophistication a successful future. ACTIVITIES - Class Presi- dent 'l, Y-Teens I, Football Court 2, Candy Captain 3, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 'l, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, Student Council I, 2, 3, 4, Assistant Chaplain 3, President 4, National Honor Society 3, 4, Chorus 4, Representative to the War Memorial Tourna- ment 4, Queen of Football 4, Class Court 4 ROBERT RODGERS - Academic Attaches sentimental value to a certain seat in French class happy-go-lucky have guitar- will travel. ACTIVITIES - Hi-Y I, Football I, 2, 3, 4, Jets 4, Varsity R 4 l 1 IRENE ROSEMAN - Commercial Rene is the feminine half of '62's only set of twins an asset in the commercial department silent but certain. ACTIVITIES - Chorus 'I, Y-Teens I, 2, Librarian 2, 3, 4, Color Guard 3, 4, Portal staff 4 RONALD ROSEMAN - Industrial Arts Ron is determined sincere and honest with friends good moods prevail. ACTIVITIES - All Purpose Club 2, 3, Audio Visual Aids 3 GLENDA KAY ROXBY - Academic Takes everything in stride quiet in the class- room main interests are out of school. ACTIVI- TIES - GAA T BARBARA RUMMEL - Academic Knows exactly what she wants and aims to get it if we know Barb , she'll go far in teaching the younger set. ACTIVITIES - Band 'l, 2, F.T.A. 4, Y- Teens 4, Vice 'President 4 HELEN C. SCHAFFER - Academic Devoted to all of her many activities, also to her many friends Gypsy there's a white cap in her dreams. ACTIVITIES -Librarian I, Y-Teens I, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, National Honor Society 3, 4, Secretary 4, Chorus 4, Dramatics Club 4, Echo staff 4, Portal staff 4 DAVID SCHLOSSER - Academic Dependable, willing and able Dave likes a good argument independent. ACTIVITIES - Archery Club I, Biology Club 2, Ramsmen 4 KITTY ANN SEARLE - Academic Contributes much to Echo . . . sweet and almost shy . .. would never let a friend down. ACTIVITIES - Echo staff 4 SANDRA SELL - Academic Guaranteed fun when Sandy is around has her serious moments too . .. lively and full of pep. ACTIVITIES - Dramatics Club I, 2, Pep Club 3, 4, F.T.A. 4 GALE SHAFFER - Commercial Takes a real interest in all she does . . . her pleasant ways are a hit with everyone. ACTIVITIES - Librar- ian I, Y-Teens I, 2, Girls' Basketball team 3, 4 LINDA SHAFFER - Commercial Synonym for hilarity never find a more loyal or sincere friend perfect smile for everyone, ACTIVITIES - Pep Club I, Y-Teens 2, President 2, Class Secretary 3, 4, Student Council 4, Class Court 4 BOB SHAFFER - Industrial Arts Not so tall not small in dependability friendly. ACTIVITIES - Biology Club 2, Visual Aids 3, 4, Ramsmen 4, Dramatics Club 4 ANITA L. SHIRT - Commercial Peppy and petite . . . will gladly prove she likes to dance gay and easy-going has made plans for the future. Where's the hall monitor? It seems as though Mr. Gulick is checking up on Dennis Betz and Tom Doubt. JOHN SHOLTIS - Academic The all sports man out for a good time a real good locker. ACTIVITIES - Hi-Y 'I5 Biology Club 25 Football 1, 3, 45 Varsity R 3, 45 Track I, 2, 3, 45 Basketball I, 2, 3, 45 Baseball 45 Football Court 45 Class Court 45 Portal staff 4 CARL SHUMAKER - Academic Better known as Shoes Heard the latest joke? partial to blondes fSorry, girlsl. AC- TIVITIES - Bowling Club I5 Biology Club 25 Track 2, 35 Band I, 2, 3, 4, Head Quartermaster 25 Vice President 3, President 45 Chorus I, 2, 3, 45 Echo staff 4 PAULETTE SIDOR - Academic PolIy is chic and sweet . .. likes military men . . . can sew, cook, and dance, Boys! ACTIVITIES - Y- Teens 'I5 Class Treasurer I5 Biology Club 25 Pep Club 3,4 CAROL SIPKO - Academic Import from Johnstown Catholic one of our working girls a sleek blonde with plans after graduation, ACTIVITIES - Chorus 2, 3, 45 Librarian 35 Y-Teens 45 Dramatics Club 4 AND WHO CHECKS UP ON THE HALL MONITORS? 43 IRENE STUI.L - Academic Straight-forward personality enioys a good time loads of laughs in gym class. ACTIVITIES - GAA I5 Home Economics Club I, 25 Archery Club I5 Girls' Basketball team 3, 45 Pep Club 45 Portal staff 45 Y-Teens 4 ROBERT JOSEPH SUCHECK - Academic Joined us in his senior year . .. Bob found it easy to become part of R.H.S. ACTIVITIES - Archery Club 'I5 Jets Club 4 ARLENE SWALTEK - Commercial Never turns down a friend . . . can succumb anyone to laughter . . . a barrel of fun. ACTIVITIES - Handi- craft Club 'I5 GAA 25 Girls' Basketball team 35 Dramatics Club 45 Echo stat? 45 Y-Teens 4 CAROL ANN SWICK - Academic Gentlemen prefer blondes popular will in- crease the scenic value of any campus. ACTIVITIES - Bowling Club I5 Biology Club 2, Secretary 25 Pep Club 3, 45 Class Secretary 25 Class Treasurer 35 Stu- dent Council 3, 4, Secretary 45 F.T.A. 3, 4, Vice- President 45 Portal staff 3, 4, Co-editor 45 Cheer- leader 3, 45 Football Court 45 Class Court 4 HARRY SKILES - Academic Wise and witty . .. our popular playmaker . . . great potentiality. ACTIVITIES - Hi-Y I5 Biology Club 25 Candy Captain 35 Varsity R 3, 45 Baseball 2, 3, 45 Basketball I, 2, 3, 45 Track 45 Student Council 4, Vice-president 45 Class Court 4 RUTH STAFFORD - Academic Has a nice smile a sincere friend real whiz in English class. ACTIVITIES - Home Economics Club I5 Echo staff 45 Y-Teens 4 WAYNE A. STATLER - Academic Leader of a torrid discussion has a keen mind a good convincer. ACTIVITIES - Photography Club I5 Biology Club 25 Band I, 2, 35 Stage Crew I, 2, 3, 45 Student United Nations 4, Treasurer 45 Dramatics Club 45 Ramsmen 45 Track manager 3, 45 Science Club 4 NANCY STUDT - Commercial Quiet but determined small and sweet . .. likes to read. GARY THIRKELL - Academic Full of laughs . .. a Navy man notice the dark expressive eyes. ACTIVITIES - Bowling Club 'lp Electronics Club 2, Science Club 3 JACK THOMAS - Academic Drives a fast Impala very likeable enioys the light side of things. ACTIVITIES - Archery Club I, 2, Sportsman's Club I, Electronics Club 3 LINDA C. THOMPSON - Commercial Takes a pretty picture gay can chase your gloom away. ACTIVITIES - Chorus 15 Librarian If Y-Teens I, 47 Pep Club 2, 4, Echo staff 4 WAYNE TRESSLER - General Enioys people always displays a cheerful atti- tude never complains. ACTIVITIES - Archery Club I, 25 Bowling Club Ip Student United Nations 4 A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS Geraldine Block, winner of the I Speak For Democracy Con- test, is shown accepting her 1 check from Mr. Smith while Mr. Hozik looks on. Other winners are also shown. They are Jeanne Kostro, Betty Hostetler, and Larry Horne. Jeanne placed second, Betty and Larry tied for third. The themes were centered around the title What Freedom Means To Me. 45 PAT TUCKER - Academic Friendly Pat is the head of our Audio-Visual Aids . . . a gum-chewer. ACTIVITIES - Archery Club Ip Audio Visual Aids 3, 4, Ramsmen 4, Stage Crew 4 SHIRLEY VARNER - Commercial Found among the books certainly not shy will be a good secretary. ACTIVITIES - Echo stat? 3, 4, Librarian I, 2, 3, 4 BARRY VORE - Industrial Arts Ship ahoy! thinks of others trouble follows him. ACTIVITIES - Archery Club If Biology Club 2 WILLIAM J. WATKINS - General Bill has a positive outlook . .. attracts people iovial to all. ACTIVITIES - Class Vice-president I, Biology Club 2, Student Council 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Junior Candy Captain 3, Varsity R 45 Rams- men 4 JUDY WELLER - Commercial Has that certain something can cause laughter . . . boys-beware! ACTIVITIES - Cheerleader lp Y- Teens If Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Majorette 3, 4 .IIM WEYAND - Academic Our silent math whiz . .. baseball is his pastime . . . has a pleasing smile. ACTIVITIES - Bowling Club 'ly Baseball 2, 3, 4, Varsity R 4 KERRY WILSON - Academic Athletic-minded a quiet friend likes to do the twist. ACTIVITIES - Basketball 'lg Football I, 3, 45 Varsity R 4, F.T.A. 47 Track 4 BOB WILSON - Academic Bob will argue for anything . . . intelligent . . . has a nice grin. ACTIVITIES - Student United Nations 3, 4 lT'S A GOOD THING WE HAVE LAB TODAY BILL WOLF - Fine Arts Fine leather worker . . . fun to have around ... never without a steady. ACTIVITIES - Leathercraft Club I, 27 Basketball Manager 'I FRED WOLF - Academic The tall man finds water sports enioyable has a sensible nature. ACTIVITIES - Football 'Ig Track 'lp Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Sportsmen Club 2, Hi-Y Club 'Ig Baseball 3, 45 Student Council 4, F.T.A. 4, All Tournament Team 4, Class Court 4 JUDITH ANN WRIGHT - Academic Has that regal look very photogenic dull moments are few. ACTIVITIES - Y-Teens 'I, 4, Treas- urer 'l, President 47 Biology Club 2, Treasurer 25 Maiorette 3, 4, Co-captain 47 Pep Club 3, 4, Echo staff 45 Queen of Senior Class 4 NICK ZEDLAR - Fine Arts A motorcycle guy lots of energy a good sport. ACTIVITIES - Archery I 47 All these formulas confuse me, says Marilyn Blough Crightj as she takes advantage of the Honor Society tutoring service. Joanne Dia- mond helps Marilyn prepare her lesson for Physics Class. Presenting .... The Classes To be one of a class gives a student an identify, a place in life. People know who we are and what we can do when we tell them our class in school. As members ot a class, we are growing year by year in knowledge and maturity. We step into the broader world of high school as seventh graders, a little bewil- dered and confused at the size and scope of our new school world. Class year by class year we broaden our minds and social horizons un- til, as young men and women, we reach gradu- ation. Here are the faces ot those students who make up Richland High School. In six years, the seventh graders here will not resemble their present pictures very much and perhaps many ot the iuniors won't either. Search for your own face and those of your friends in these pages. They are here. 48 Persons pictured in the photo on the opposite page are- Jon Kehl Cheryl Irons Lynda Zarisky Frank Fabish 5 U!! f um Junior Leaders The Junior Class officers, who were chosen for their leadership and dependa- bility, are Lynda Zarisky, secretaryg Ray Faczan, president: F r a n k Fabish, vice-presidentp and Peggy Hornick, treasurer. A busy year always confronts the Juniors. Among their activities, they chose the class's symbols. Their colors are gold and whitep their flower is the yellow rose. Leadership for some, achievement for many, service for all is their motto. At the Sunnyhanna Country Club on May 25 they bid farewell to the graduating seniors. All agreed that the prom was a most successful affair. Class of '63 ,.Ad..... R. Bassett G. Beam R. Beam T. Beam P. Berish J. Blough M. Blcugh G. Borischak J. Bouch D. Bowers J. Boyko G. Brandle R. Brandt S. Brant F. Burbulla R. Burke G. Burman J. Burneff B. Campbell M. Claycomb L. Clemenceau J. Coco L. DeBiase 50 R. Deitke D. DiBartola N. Doubt L. Dravis M. Drenning L. Ellsworth L. Emeigh N. Erb F. Fabish R. Faczan L. Friedman C. Furniss P. Gaston L. Gennett C. George S. Gilbert E. Gindlesperger S. Gleich S. Green L. Grubb F. Hammer T. Hammer D. Hanak R. Harbaugh SMILE-SALESMEN SHOULD BE FRlENDLY Following the custom of classes before, this year's Junior class sold Christmas candy as their money-making project. As shown here, Miss Genevieve Thomas, the Junior class adviser, distributes the candy champs titles. They are: Bill Kenny, sec- ond boy, Pat Perry, highest girl, Bill Lloyd, highest boy, and Sandy Green, second girl. The prizes awarded were a watch for Pat, a transistor radio for Bill Lloyd, and table radios for Sandy and Bill Kenny. This proiect, as felt by the Juniors, couldn't have been accomplished without the excellent supervision of Miss Thomas. 51 Candy Captains Compete The students pictured here were selected cap- tains of the candy teams. The class was divided into eight teams which competed for the highest amount of sales. Barbara Petz's group outsold the others. The captains are: ROW'I--Gerry Burman, Terry Hammer, Barbara Petz, Norma Yost. ROW 2- Janet Hoffman, Tim Hunt, Jack Boyko, and Sandy Riltie. i THE PRIZES COME LATER J. Harclerode B. Harder T. Hart S. Hcivener G. Heiclingsfelder D. Hileman D. Himmer C. Hlavcuy G. Hofecker G. Hoffman J. Hoffman M. Hornick T. Hunt J. Jardine J. Kaufman S. Kelly W. Kenny R. Kidd C. Kiser J. Knapp B. Komiscr D. Kopkc J. Kormanik P. Kovach P. Kusl-I L. Langerholc S. Lehman R. Lewis W. Lloyd J. Loushe T. Lux L. McCloud D. McVickers C. Milazzo J. Melhorn C. Miller C. Miller M. Misler J. Morris W. Mundwiler G. Ncugle D. Nimmo K. Noon K. Parsons P. Perry B. Petz D. Plummer M. Podlucky S. Pritts R. Ruger J. Ream N. Reed C. Rifilato L. Robinson F. Robel E. Rodkey K. Rosenbaum R. Rosko S. Schobel L. Schrock J. Shaffer D. Spencer S. Streilein G. Stuart R. Stump D. Swartz M. Swick D. Tercek M. Trostle M. Van Eiken C. Walk D. Wilson D. Wingard M. Wingard D. Wissinger N. Wolf N. Yost L. Zarlsky Study halls give our students a chance to catch up on their studies, or, as these Juniors consider them, on rest during a long day. SHHHHH-MR. HEPTNER'S LOOKING! 53 WATCH MR. Q New and better visual aids add to the interest as well as facilitate learning in this tenth grade biology class which is under the guiding supervision of Mr. William MaQuilken. This group is using a plastic model of the human body to make explanations more meaningful. SOPHOMORES SURELY THESE AREN'T SKlPPERS! Never! But chances such as these to exchange greetings, ask about last night's activities or tonight's homework are brief but pleasant interludes. Here we see Connie Bafile, Clem Thatcher, Rick Hutzler, and Brenda Zedlar enioying one of these all too few occasions on the stairs. Class of '64 C. Adams M. Aird V. Albert M. Allison R. Ashbrook C. Batile J. Barkhimer L. Baumbaugh K. Bell 5. Bell S. Bender D. Benford C. Birtle M. Bittner J. Block C. Bloom 54 E. Blough G. Blough L. Blough J. Blue D. Boyer L. Boysza M. Brandle J. Burkhart S. Caddy W. Cullihan C. Coltabach R. Campbell G. Carney M. Cassidy C. Chrisiner E. Chudlk C. Cober T. Coleman D. Colvin W. Cramer B. Crelli A. Curry J. Czlnko K. Diable D. Erzen D. Fair R. Figard J. Fluke D. Frazier A. Fronzoli NO ROUGH STUFF, BOYS! 55 J. Gallagher R. Guydosh D. Gembinski J. Gennett J. Gillette l. Glucken D. Glcattke J. Goss C. Gurkc: S. Hancock W. Hardy P. Hawk J. Hayes F. Heming K. Hershberger S. Hershberger L. Hetrick B. Hillman A. Hinton B. Hofecker C. Horner N. Horner A. Horvath C. Hubbard R. Hunt R. Hutzler L. Ickes C. Irons D. Irons J. Iswulc D. Ivcmcic J. Jcxrdinu R. Johnson B. Jones N. Karl J. Karmendy G. Kauffman J. Kehl A. Kenny P. Kermin C. Killen D. Klimeck Karen Klimeck Kathy Klimeck R, Knipple C. Konoski A. Kormunik J. Kramer S. Krasovic J. Krivach K. Kuehne J. Kuhlman C. Kuzmiak V. Lambert A Langerholc M. Lesosky L. Ling J. Logan D. l.ogor R. Long D. Lyons P. Lythgoe F. McCleester K. Machiley C. Marsh H. Marsh P. Messler A. Mihulko R. Mills C. Nitch J. Pershing M. Podlucky J. Prazich A. Profaizer W. Radi G. Read G Redick E. Reed N Reeder R. Ripple J. Roberts M. Rogers V. Roman R. Roth R. Roxby R. Sabol R. Samuel C. Saylor E. Scislow J. Secora L. Seese H. Shaffer P. Shaffer S. ShoHer T. Sherwood G. Shollis Where's the Mistletoe? Through the efliorts of the Student Council a Christmas tree decorated the cafeteria during the holiday season. The festive air thus created helped the students to anticipate their long vaca- tion. Here Antoinette Horvath, Barry Hofecker, and Clyde Horner try their hand at reclecoroting the tree. E. Sichok K. Singer P. Slagle R. Slatcoff L. Small J. Smith T. Smith B. Sowerbrower B. Starek l.. Statler C. Stoner M. Strick C. Stublor F. Terchanyn C. Thatcher J. Thirkell B. Thompson D. Umbach N. Walter J. Warshel V. Wever R. Weyand C. Weyant E. Wilkinson C. Witzer J. Wonders B. Yarnick T. Yost B. Zecller M. Zell TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER l:l'9Sl'lITI9I1:Class of '65 The door of high school life really begins to spin for the freshmen student. lndividual in- terests and talents are encouraged to flourish. Selection of college, commercial, or general courses will mold the collection of studies an individual student receives. Laitn, Algebra, Home Economics, and Shop help students choose the various courses of study they may wish to B. Allison H. Allison L. Ahemus D. Anderson Sharon Armstrong Sherl Armstrong L. Ashbrook J. Ashman M. Babal L. Barndt L. Barnhart J. Barto G. Bauer L. Benzone B. Berkebile G. Berkebile A. Berndt J. Berndt G. Bero N. Blough S. Blowers Now What? Since we have been elected to our office what must we do? Serving the ninth grade, left to right, were Terry Purbaugh, president, Skip Rowland, vice-president, Mr. Wissler, adviserg Nancy Shaftner, secretary, and Jackie Sedlemeyer, treasurer. follow in the next three years. New clubs and activities are very important to the social life of the freshmen. This year the class was again divided. Each half of the freshmen class spent one semester at the iunior high building. Next year, as sophomores, they can look forward to an en- tire year at the high school. Dennis McClain, Wayne Long, and Richard Poole are being helped by Romaine Mellotf and Lindo Seese as they are making use of the 'facilities which the library otters us. AND THEREFORE WE MUST LEARN N. Blue C. Bokonyi P. Boyer D. Brandle C. Brumbaugh A. Brush B. Bury J. Cahill P. Caldwell B. Chaplain P. Chmiel J. Churchey C. Coco B. Cover R. Cring N. Daugherty L. Davis N. Dill E. Dixon S. Donna E. Doyka G. Drosky G. Eash B. Faith D. Fauatella J. Feathers S. Ferg G. Fetzer B. Finch A. Freeman R. Fruitiger J. Frye R. Gaston R. Gaston R. Gembinski L. Genneh W. George D. Gilberi P. Gilbert S. Goldie C. Gomulka D. Goughnour L. Gregg R. Gregorchik G. Gully R. Haberkorn J. Hanuk M. Harclerode E. Harvey J. Heeney M. Heidorn Dick Hershiser Donna Hershiser E. Hershiser D. Himes D. Hoffman H. Hoffman N. Hoffman S. Hoffman D. Horner J. Horner L. Howard S. Howard R. Huebner C. Inscho S. lnsione C. Jones D. Jordan C. Kaiawczik B. Kaufman G. Kelley M. Kelly B. Ketterer S. Kettler L. Kirshman S. Klesyk S. Knepper T. Knepper J. Kormanik C. Krouse B. Kuhn L. Langerholc H. Layman D. Lehman F. Lesosky B. Licht P. Lingenfeller A. Lloyd D. Long W. Long J. Lucho D. McClain S. McCullough A. Marshal J. Martin J. Molten G. Mihalko M. Milozzo B. Miller D. Miller K. Miller L. Miller R. Miller S. Miske J. Misler B. Montag B. Moore R. Morrel J. Mrsnik F. Muchko B. Murphy Dave Murphy Don Murphy K. Murphy J. Naugle R. Noon K. Orzell B. Owens James A. Parker James L. Parker J. Pataky M. Pebley J. Petraca G. Petz B. Pfile B. Philips J. Podrasky B. Powell J. Powell T. Purbaugh L. Ream R. Ream T. Ream T. Rhoades B. Richardson D. Roberts D. Romsburg R. Rosage E. Rowland R. Roxby L. Sanderson M. Sankovich N. Schaffner D. Schmidt L. Schmidt D. Scislow J. Searle J. Secllmeyer K. Sedlmeyer G. Shaffer J. Shaffer A. Shaw B. Sheftic J. Sheldon G. Sholtis L. Sidola G. Singel G. Smith A. Soika B. Stahl A. States A. Stelmack D. Stimer Paulette Strait Philip Strait S. Stull D. Sukenik S. Swartz P. Szpet J. Tallyen G. Treece S. Tucker E. Vaile D. Vince C. Vore D. Vore P. Wachs B. Walker B. Warshal M. Warshal J. Weaver P. Weaver S. Weller S. Wendell B. Williams R. Wilson L. Wolf R. Woods P. Wright S. Wukina S. Yarnick G. Young H. Young B. Zarisky P. Zedlar T. Zedlar With the addition of the junior high building, it was necessary to have Portal staff members there to assist publication. Terry Purbaugh and .loan Pataky served in that capacity for the first semester and became regular staff members during the second semester. JUNIOR HIGH PORTAL MEMBERS The High School life of an eighth grade stu- dent is still in a formative stage. This year is a continuation and a broadening of experience sampled in seventh grade. Studies are advanced to prepare the student for his role as a fresh- man. They are caugh't in a whirl of social events, which have broadened since their first year in junior high, Class of '66 Junior High Divides Eighth Graders The Eighth Grade officers which led the class through this basic year are shown above. Left to right, they are-Kathy Boltz, secretary, Patty Barber, treasurer, Roberta Wukina, vice-presi- clent, and Merle Holsinger, president. With two of these officers at each school, the students had ample representation. R. Allen S. Allen M. Alt J. Anderson S. Anderson T. Ankeny L. Ashman C. Balogh G. Balogh J. Balogh A. Barber P. Barber J. Barefoot J. Barndt D, Barrett A. Barsophy L. Bassett M. Beam G. Berkebile W. Berkebile D. Berkey S. Berkey H. Berndt J. Bheam B. Birkhammer T. Birtle D. Blough K. Boltz J. Boyer K. Brandle P. Burkett B. Caldwell D. Cann V. Castognola C. Cemo C. Condron R. Coyle C. Cummins S. Davis J. DeBarto L. Dereani J. Deshong R. Dravis J. Durica C. Dyer J. Dyserl K. Ellenberger C. Elvin T. Emeigh D. Esposito M. Fair J. Feathers J. Fornwalf G. Frazier C. Freeman G. Freidhoff T. Fyock N. Gary G. Gillehe T. Goughnour B. Grove S. Grubb J. Grugurich R. Grush D. Guillairmod J. Hayes T. Hettle D. Hilbrecht C. Hinion M. Holsinger L. Hoover A. Horne B. Horner Cheri Horner Cindi Horner M. Hozik G. Hudson W. Huston K. lckes R. Jacobs R. Karalfa R. Karnosky D. Karshin F. Katowczik R. Kaufman J. Kehl K. Keller J. Killian H. Kohut B. Krouse G. Langham D. Lambert M. Lape L. Lavely T. Lovely J. Layton J. Lazer D. Leffer D. Lehman M. Lehman J. Lesser D. Lester E. Leventry L. Leventry L. Licht T. Lobb G. Logar S. Long R. McCombie J. McDonald D. McDowell L. Mclntire N. McLaughlin L. McLeary R. Machtley L. Makin E. Marsh R. Martin P. Marunick R. Mellott J. Miklaucic C. Miller L. Miller E. Misosky J. Mock W. Mock S. Molnar S. Molnar C. Molton S. Morley K. Moss K. Murphy J. Naugle R. Osborn D. O'Connor K. Pahel C. Phillips K. Plummer B. Pratko R. Prazich R. Raymond J. Ream W. Reed R. Reeder S. Riggleman B. Riley D. Rish P. Salem K. Samuel S. Sanderson L. Schlee P. Schobel K. Schrock C. Selan D. Senchisen L. Shaffer M. Shaffer R. Shaffer L. Sharp B. Shaw B. Sherwood N. Sichak D. Silk S. Skiles S. Smay M. Stansel P. States L. Szadvar C. Taormina R. Taznosky L. Thatcher F. Tomaselli D. Uncapher B. Varshal J. Voytko D. Wachs C. Walker A. Watkins J. Waynik S. Weaver B. Weber R. Willard G. Wilson T. Wilson B. Wingard J. Witkosky M. Wolf M. Wozny R. Wukina J. Young Does anyone know the date of the ...? says Mr. Wissler hopefully to this eighth grade history class. Surely someone knows! Oh, well, don't feel bad, all our days can't go iust right. But Mr. Wissler does a fine iob making his class an interesting one. Again this year the eighth grade class had to be separated. The students were at the Junior High School for one semester and at the high school the other one. 67 LET'S ALL CONCENTRATE! Although concentration is the obiect of this study hall at the Junior High School, many find it ditii- cult to do so. High school life is a totally new experi- ence for the seventh grade student. It is a year of many tirsts, which include more involved h o m e w o r k , carrying books, changing classes, obtaining lockers, and eating hot lunches in a cafeteria. New forms of study never experienced in grade school are thrust upon them. These stu- dents are introduced to classes in home, economics, shop, and physical education. All these courses are designed to adjust the student to his next tive years of study. The seventh grader has but a small part in the whirl of social activities, but a sense of belonging in these fields will grow as his high school life progresses. Seventh grade class ofticers, pictured at right, were-Jennifer Doyle, secretary, J a n is McCullough, vice-president, Pat Harder, president, and Renee Purbaugh, treasurer. In cl Whirl of Changes Class of '67 Albert Allison Barret Barrett Barto Baumgarden Beades Baumgardner Beam Beatty Beegle Beener Berkebile Bell Berkebile Berkey Bheam Birtie Birlshimer Block Blough Bosworth Boyer Boyle M. Boysza Brandle Brown Brumbaugh . Brush . Buchman . Burns . Byroade . Cafeo . Cannone Coleman T. Cordek 1 W N i F I D. Prazich J. Priest R. Purbclugh C. Puto P. Ream S. Reynolds D. Rickey B. Riffle E. Rish N. Rively J. Robel L. Roman G. Roseberry E. Rowley S. Roxby C. Rowe P. Roudabush S. Rusnalc A. Soika R. Saylor S. Schrack J. Schullz J. Seese J. Sell H. Schneck B. Shaffer J. Shaffer J. Sidor B. Smith J. Smiih L. Srnilh T. Snyder L. Stansik L. Stofko S. Sfrick K. Tabler J. Taylor S. Thomas B. Thompson J. Trenl' S. Treni J. Trexel S. Tomaselli S. Turner J. Varner B. Wacks K. Wagner L. Walker F. Washlco A. Washnak J. Weaver J. Weiser! D. Weyanf K. Wilson K. Wingard B. Wissinger J. Wolf M. Wonders T. Worrel D. Wright C. Young M. Yosi L. Zelenok Presenting . Athletics To be an athlete is to be one of a team. Since adult living requires the coordination of the activities ot many into one action and the cooperation of all who are working on a iob into one result, the athlete has had valuable experience that will stand him in good stead. Athletics provide an excellent chance to learn this lesson of teamwork. They provide the op- portunity tor each boy on the team to discover his worth. They also teach the participants to think quickly and act quickly under pressure. For some, athletics opens the door to college that might otherwise be closed. Here are the faces of the boys on Richland's teams. In football, basketball, baseball, and track, these young men have represented all ct us. 72 Persons pictured in the photo on the opposite page are- Tom Friedman Jim Reed Judy Harvey Harry Skiles Jack Beener ' l wr ,V 1 l I f Varsity Eleven Has Staunch Support VARSITY TEAM. ROW1-Wilson, Allen, Koshute, Greenlee, Neff, Friedman, Sholtis, Rodgers, Lape, Hoover. ROW 2-Coach McCrae, Herlinger, Berkey, Thatcher, Burman, Boyko, Jardina, Scislow, Bury, Coach Puckey. ROW 3-Figard, Barkhimer, Hayes, Sabol, Lazer, Radi, Long, Wonders, Secora. ROW 4-Kehl, Trostle, Carney, Fronzoli, Fabish, Slatcoff, Rosenbaum, Vickers, Coach Campitelli, Mundwiler. Win Six Rams Have Good Season The Rams, Richland's mighty eleven, ended a nine game schedule with a record of six wins and three losses. Using their hard-hitting defense and speedy offense, the team won their first four games. While scoring 95 points and yielding only 25 points to their opponents, the Rams rolled over Ferndale, 25-6, Westmont, 25-6, Portage, 19-6, and Blairsville Joint, 25-6. The Adams game proved a little rougher, and they lost 33-19. Although the Rams fared better with a win of 27-7 over Franklin, they failed to start a new string of victories as the Bedford team handed our squad a 27-20 set back. We met Conemaugh Township for the first time on the gridiron and notched our sixth win, 12-O. The final game of the year was played at Windber Stadium against Everett. All parents of the football players, cheerleaders, and man- agers were honored at the annual parent night. Everett dampened the night by giving the Rams a 21-7 defeat. Coach McCrae Trams Squads Well At the end of the 1961 cam- paign Coach Don McCrae has completed his eighth season as the successful h ea d football coach of the Rams. Realizing the importance of working year round, you can find Coach Mc- Crae busy in his office or on the field. 74 Varsity Football Season: 6-3 Opp. RHS Ferndale ., 6 25 Westmont ..,.. .. 6 25 Portage , ...... ,. .,,.,. . Blairsville Joint ..... Adams-Summerhill Franklin .............,..... Bedford .....,..,......,.,. Conemaugh Twp. Everett-Southern ,.., , .. 0 12 .. 7 26 .33 19 ,. 7 25 .26 20 0 12 .,21 7 Varsity Football Managers Rate Applause Caring for all the minor iniuries and keeping the players equipped for bat- tle is the main purpose of the Varsity Football Managers. Under the guidance of Mr. Lee Kipp, the boys were always ready to respond to the coaches and players every need. Although these boys don't receive the cheers and praise from the spectators, they are an important asset to the success of the team. The managers pictured above are, from left to right-Robel, Betz, Michrina, Long, Horne, and Nimo. Mr. Kipp-Faculty Manager Although not a highly publicized post, Mr. Lee Kipp's posi- tion is very necessary. As faculty manager, Mr. Kipp hands out uniforms, equipment, and first aid supplies. He takes inventory from time to time to make sure that the needs of the team are met. The deepest thanks goes to Mr. Kipp for his untiring ser- vice to RHS. Mr. Heptner-Ticket Salesman To each of us, buying a ticket to a game is not a hard iob it the cost can be met. Behind the scenes, however, there are many details to be taken care of, and Mr. Carl Heptner has done a commendable iob in this unpublicized position. 75 Senior Grid Players HARRY HERLINGER Harry strengthened the backfield as a reserve halfback. Small but rugged and determined, Harry's action added greatly to many victories. JIM HOOVER Dependable and steady, Jim's services proved invaluable to the Rich- land Eleven. He saw regular teamwork as a first string left end. PATRICK DOYLE Pat was summoned many times this year to supplement the main eleven. Although a reserve end, he paced the gridiron in most of the games. BOYD NEFF Co-captain Boyd was a highly valuable first string center and extra point kicker. He was chosen to play this same regular position cn the Tribune Democrat All-Scholastic Football Team. WAYNE BERKEY Power personified was typical of Wayne's performances on the field. His fine playing strengthened the guard section of the team. JAMES BURY Jim, one of our very few big men, displayed his might when the regu- lar tackle was removed. As is true of any good athlete, sportsmanship never wavered for Jim. GARY ALLEN Gary was a frequently called upon guard substitute. Optimism pre- vailed along with his powerful action and cooperation. 76 TOM FRIEDMAN As captain, Tom led the team in spirit and good sportsmanship. He was our running half-back who provided many of the team's points. DON KOSHUTE Signals were called by Don this year. His calmness and ability were a valuable asset to the team. JOHN SHOLTIS John held up the right end of the line with versatility and agility. ln- dispensable as an offensive and defensive player. KERRY WILSON As one of our dependable substitutes, Kerry played in most of the games and proved his skill when several of our regular linemen were benched temporarily for iniuries. TOM GREENLEE Tom played Richland's hard-hitting right guard. He was a two year letterman and the biggest guard of the team. BILL LAPE Bill was the first string right tackle. A good defensive player, rough on his opponent. BOB RODGERS As number one reserve guard, Bob saw a good bit of action. A ready and willing man striving to help the team to win. 77 PRETEND HE'S A YELLOW JACKET DRESS REHEARSAL Practice is an essential part of every team as each player realized. Coach McCrae drilled his squad dili- gently in the locker room as well as on the field. ACTION! Fans were thrilled as the Rams romped to a 25-6 win over Westmont. Below, in some action shots from our second win of the season, it appears as if the ball carrier is being pulled down near mid-field. COACHES CAPTURED IN SILENCE Anthem Only Quiet Period of Game Before each football game begins, the time-honored tradition of playing our National Anthem is kept. Head Football Coach McCrae and his assist- ant, Coach Puckey, ioin with players, spectators, cheerleaders and band mem- bers in saluting the flag. 78 RHS Grid Men Honored Coach McCrae is shown here with co-captain Boyd Neff who was chosen for the first team center of the Tribune-Democrat All Scholastic football te a m. Boyd was voted over seventeen other players for the position by thirty-four coaches from five of the surrounding counties. Jim Bury received honorable mention on his tackle play. Junior High Looking Forward High hopes are held for the future of Richland's football team. ln the next few years they will take the place of varsity-men. The Little Rams had a 4-2 record for the 1961 season. The first game was given to Westmont with a 14-O score. Adams took the last game with a score of 19-7, but the most outstanding score was the 22-6 win over Shade. The cumulative points totaled sixty-eight. Contributing to the success of these play- ers were coaches DeMarco and Gulick. Junior High Season: 4-2 Opp. RHS Westmont ......,....,..,..,....... ........ 'I 4 0 Conemaugh Township ........ ..,..... 0 13 Ferndale ...................,....., 6 'I3 Shade ...... , 6 22 Franklin ..... ,..,.... 6 13 Adams ...... 79 ........'l9 7 VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD. Left to right, standing-Wolf, Dunbar, Fabish, Skiles, Coach Puckey, Koshute, Knipple, Reed, Faczan. Kneeling-Hutzler, Beam, Horner, Decker. Richland Rams Take Titles Richland's Fighting Five ended a very successful season with the titles of PIAA Class B District 5 and 6 Champions of which all of us are proud. ln spite of a loss to Edgewood, the District 7 Champs, the Ram's racked up an enviable record of 26 wins and 3 losses. Jim Reed set a new scoring record for any one season, and the Rams also made a new school record by scoring 'llO points against Laurel Valley. Joe Barkhimer and Frank Heming, varsity basketball man- agers, are shown here in the equipment room. Although their efforts are given little reward, their services are indispensible. 80 Varsity Basketball Season: 26-3 Opp. RHS 'Westmont ..... ...,... 4 4 59 'Ferndale ...4 ....... 6 1 75 Windber .... .....,.. 5 6 57 Windber ............. ......, 4 4 49 Nanty-Glo ....,......... ......, 3 0 92 H'East Conemaugh ...... ,..,.... 5 6 55 Franklin ..,..,............. ....... 6 5 73 M East Conemaugh ...... ..,.... 5 8 69 MLaurel Valley ............ ....,. 2 7 53 'HAdams-Summerhill ...... 39 47 'Uohnstown Catholic .. ....... 50 56 'Portage .......,....... ........ 4 'I 53 Ferndale ..,.....,......., .,.... 3 0 65 'Triangle Area .......,.... , ...... 52 70 'Uohnstown Catholic ...., ......., 4 7 45 Triangle Area ....... ,... ...... 5 3 90 H Portage ................... ....... 2 4 70 'Adams-Summerhill ....,... 43 7'l 'Nanty-Glo ..........,.., ......, 3 6 78 Franklin ,..,........... ....... 6 6 79 Laurel Valley ..,.., ....... 3 6 l'lO fWestmont ...........................,....,.,..,...,..,.... 56 76 West Central League Playoff Johnstown Catholic ....,......,.................,.... 39 46 Windber Rotary Tournament Johnstown Catholic ...........,...,......,....,...... 5'l 63 Westmont ...4................................ .,...... 4 4 50 PIAA Playoffs Laura Lamar .... ............................ ....... 5 5 87 Purchase Line ..,.,, ...... 5 'l 73 Tussey Mountain ..........,.., ........ 5 'I 63 Edgewood ...,............................. .,..... 5 3 45 tDenotes Mt. Conference Game Denotes West Central League Game Denotes Both Mt. Conference and West Central League Game Q Y s 1? 1 X ,,.- V , A jig ' A W 35 M f' ' H 2 11572 X f 5 if 5 - Q , 2 1 X W was , W . K Aw A sp .V 1 'mf 'X 'N Msg. 'f A ,X .Q , .5 N ,tg 4:3 ,'.i,, 5, 'L v asm ,M - , 'vw ' V , Q23 5 Q W fxig is Q be 52 5 f x A K 3. Cheers for Junior Varsity OUTSTANDING RECORD Richland's outstanding basketball record was not limited to the Varsity team. Equally as im- pressive was the Junior Varsity squad. Although the JV's opening game with Westmont ended in defeat by two points, they proceeded to take thirteen victories. This success was put to an end by a bout with Johnstown Catholic which resulted in a loss by only one point. However, the team concluded the year with seven addi- tional wins, for a total of twenty wins and two losses. This year's Junior Varsity players will be in the Varsity spotlight next year. It this season's action is any indication as to how our varsity team will fare next year, we should have an- other impressive season. Junior Varsity Basketball Season: 20-2 Westmont ..... Ferndale . Windber . Windber ......... ,..,. Nanty-Glo ,.............. ........ East Conemaugh .. Franklin ,..,...........,.. Opp. RHS ....,...34 32 25 54 .......42 47 .,......31 41 15 43 34 5'l , ....... 29 65 East Conemaugh ..... ...,... 3 1 52 Franklin .,..,..........,...... .....,. 29 65 East Conemaugh ....... ....... 3 i 52 Laurel Valley .,...,..,.., ,....... 'I 6 46 Adams-Summerhill .... .,...... 2 8 31 Johnstown Catholic ..... ,,...... 3 7 50 Portage .,.......,............. ....,... 3 2 43 Ferndale ......,....,,. ...,.,.. 2 8 49 Triangle Area .,....... .,...... 3 8 51 Johnstown Catholic ..... ...,.,.. 2 6 25 Triangle Area ,........ ..,..... 4 7 54 Portage ...,.....,..,...... ..,..,,. 'l 9 50 Adams-Summerhill .... ......... 4 6 53 Nanty-Glo ............,., .....,.. T 7 47 Franklin .,....,..... ...,.... 2 9 68 Laurel Valley ...... .....,.. 'l 'l 41 Westmont ..,...... ,..,,... 4 4 48 JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM. STANDING-J. Kehl, R. Hutzler, F. Fabish, R. Knipple, J, Smith, T. Beam, Coach Puckey. KNEEL- ING-D. Wissinger, C. Horner, B. Decker, T. Hammer. Pint-Sized Rams Again Acquire Title KNEELING 1 Kar- nosky, McLeary, Coaches DeMarco and Campitelli, Hoff- man, Schmidt. S T A N D l N G - Machtley, Parker, Wingard, Rowland, Faith, Coyle, Bury, Purlaaugh. JR. HIGH PRELIMINARY TEAM KNEELING-Cornel, Saylor, Leso sky, Albert. STANDING-Mo Laughlin, Katawchik, DeBartola, Hockensmith, Hayes, Marcinko. Richland's basketball record was impres- sive all-around this year. Even the youngest group, the Junior High team, had an excel- lent season. They captured once again the Conemaugh Valley Junior High School title tor the second year in succession. This was with little wonder since the team lost only two league games, these were to their op- ponents, Ferndale and Westmont. Both games were avenged. Only one additional loss, to Johnstown Catholic, was sulifered. The team finally ended up with a season of thirteen wins and three losses. Coaches of the Junior High Basketball team were Nick Campitelli and Emil DeMarco. Junior High Basketball Season: 'I3-3 Opp. RHS United Joint .....,... ,...... 'l 'l 21 Ferndale ...............,.. ....... 1 9 16 Adams-Summerhill ...,.. ,,,.,, l 5 27 Westmont ....,....,..,... ....... 'l 9 30 East Conemaugh ..,..,.. ...... 2 9 43 Johnstown Catholic ...... ...... 2 6 'I7 United Joint ,...........,. ..,,., 1 7 33 Conemaugh Township ,..... ...... 2 2 25 Ferndale ..,................. ...... 3 3 37 Franklin ..., .,...., 3 'I 43 Westmont ....,...,........... ...... 2 8 20 Adams-Summerhill ......,. ...... 2 2 36 Conemaugh Township ...... ....... 1 4 43 Franklin ........................... .,.... 2 0 46 Johnstown Catholic ......, .,.... 2 9 4'I East Conemaugh .... ,.,,.. 2 7 34 SEATED-J. Burman, H. Lingenfelter. KNEELING-J. Boyko, B. Decker, R. Thatcher, W. Watkins, H. Skiles, N. Michrina. STANDING-T. Doubt, Coach Pruchnic, J. Weyand, F. Wolf, A. Gibbs, R. Vore, D. Koshute, J. Adelman. Beat'um Rams Baseball Unaffected by Spring Fever Although the Richland for their lack The team their wins totaled less than their losses, nine made up in spirit and determination of success on the diamond. got off to a good start by beating Wind- ber, Johnstown Catholic, and Portage, by scores of 5-2, 6-4, and 5-1 respectively. Their drive lessened and Windber defeated the Rams in their second try by eight runs. Conemaugh Township proved to be a stumbling block and our team was defeated in three successive games by scores of 4-1, 5-O, and 2-1. Johnstown Cath- olic came back for revenge by totaling three runs to our one. Adams completed the season by winning the last game 1-0. The Rams are hoping that this year's season will be more successful. Varsity Baseball Season: 3-6 Windber .....,..,...,... Johnstown Catholic .. Portage ......,..,...,.... Windber ..,..... ,.... ,......,.. Opp. RHS 2 5 6 5 1 Conemaugh Township ...... ...4 1 Conemaugh Township . ..,. ......,. 5 0 Conemaugh Township ..... ...,...,. 2 1 Johnstown Catholic . Adams ..,,.........,..,,.. 1 0 Succeeding Mr. McCrae, Coach Pruchnic headed the baseball department for the 1961 season. Without assist- ance, Mr. Pruchnic kept his boys playing hard, even when the outcome looked dim. 84 MR. ED PRUCHNIC BASEBALL COACH HIT THAT AGATE, HARRY Road Runners Track and Field Stars Play Ball. . .! Two strikes . .. tension mounts. The pitcher winds up and lets the ball fly. Strike three and you're out! calls the umpire. This is baseball. WHERE'S THE BASE? ROW 'I-Statler, Beam, Thatcher, Boyko, Beener, Doyle Hammer, Young. ROW 2-Milazzo, Samuel, Sholtis Friedman, Gontkovic, Kehl, Coach DeMarco. ROW 3- Bury, Vore, Hoover, Reed, Fabish, lape. 85 ' I Getting Set to Set Records Although track has often taken a back seat to football and basketball at Richland, it is a favorite sport of our athletes. It develops stamina and good sportsmanship as well as ability in track and field events. Returning from last year are let- termen Tom Friedman, sprints, Jack Beener, sprints, Terry Hammer, 440, Jim Hoover, iavelin, John Sholtis, hurdles, and Jim Reed, high iump. These boys, added to the other track men formed a tough squad forthe 1962 season. Coach DeMarco provided the boys with their training and determina- tion for the season. He was able to squeeze that last ounce of effort out of each runner and it was this that often meant the difference between success and failure. Terry Hammer, Frank Fabish, John Sholtis, and Tom Friedman have re- turned from a successful 'l96'l season with high hopes. The four run ners are set and planning to rewrite the mile relay for Richland. Up and over! Tom Beam watches Jim Reed soar over the crossbar. No one really knows what height Jim gained, but other similar jumps are measured throughout the season. Meet Points Place Catholic .,..,.,,...........,..,. ....... 5 7 1 Mt. Conference Relays .,..... 25M 2 United Joint ,......,..,..,..,. ....... 2 2 3 United Joint ........,...,..,.. ....,.. 7 Z 6 Mt. Conference Meet District Six Meet ,.... Coaches Meet ....,.. Junior Pitt Meet ..,.,.. 86 .,..,..26Vz 4 ..,..,.'l5M 5 ....,.,l9M 7 7 Jayvees Show Pep And Spirit The Junior Varsity cheerleaders were ever-ready and willing to back the iayvee teams. Vitaminized with unceasing energy, these girls showed incentive and originality in their cheering ability. Their improvement continued through- out the year. ln addition to iayvee football and basketball games, the squad assisted the varsity cheerleaders with bench yells at the contest and at playoff games. Members of the squad are: Cstandingj Mary Lesosky, Puttsy Bittner, Karen Klimeck, Pam Gaston, Ckneelingl Judy Kuhlman, Joan Kormanik, Billie Gae Campbell, captain, and Mary Lou Swick, co-captain. Junior High Cheerleaders ln T-Formation Behind Richland's little Rams was the Junior High cheering squad, headed by Gaye Petz and Gaye Smith. They acted as cap- tain and co-captain re- spectively. The experience as a Junior High cheer- leader provides a training ground that aids in 'Future years of cheerleading. This y e a r , the little squad became a separate cheering unit with its own adviser, Miss Sally Gless- ner. Back line-Linda Crelli, Renee Purbaugh, Diann Roberts, Gaye Petz, Sue Weller Colette Bokonyi, Judy Smith. Center line-Joan Pataky, Gaye Smith, Linda Thatcher. 87 Varsity Cheering Force Increased To Ten C. Swick, S. Krasovic, G. Stuart, B. Roberts, C. Pitera, J. Harvey, N. Yost, K. Green, P. Hornick, J. Hoffman. These girls need no introduction as Richland's varsity cheerleaders. They were composed of five seniors, four iuniors, and one sophomore, and were captained by Bonnie Roberts and Judy Harvey. Two regular substitutes were added to the group's make-up this year, giving additional strength to the squad. Precision movement and perfectly timed techniques have become characteristic of their cheering. Practice for the peppy ten began with sum- mer vacation and continued throughout the football and basketball months. Under the ex- cellent leadership of Mrs. Oscar Dhority, cheer- ing adviser, the cheerleaders helped to promote good sportsmanship throughout the two seasons. One of the main events on the cheering cal- endar was the 18th Annual Cheerleading Con- test held at the War Memorial in November. Although the cheerleaders placed fourth and did not receive a trophy for their performance, they provided stern competition for the various participating squads. Richland was represented in the contest with the cheer Attention . Their cheering days were highlighted with the rare experience of backing a championship team. Besides performing for regular basket- ball games, the girls had the privilege of per- forming in the Windber Rotary Tournament and in several exciting playoff games. These events have formed fond memories that will not be forgotten by these cheerleaders. THE BUSSES ARE HERE, GIRLS! After a brief session of adjusting beanies and other last minute details, the varsity cheerleaders leave the gym lobby for their first football game of the season. Both excitement and anxiety fill their thought as they men- tally rehearse the victor's march and their marching routine. As a prelude to the first game, the squad lead Richland's marching band through the streets of Windber to the Windber stadium. Karen Green Janet Hoffman Peggy Hornick Norma Yost Gail Siuczrt Sandy Krusovrc ATTENTION! VAR-SITY Judy Harvey Bonnie Roberts Carol Plieru Carol Swnck Presenting . Activities To be a member of an activity is to belong. Every student wants to be part of the school life, not merely one who attends and looks on. The many activities available at school provide an outlet for energies and interest of all kinds. Interested in music? The band, orchestra, en- sembles and choruses will give you the oppor- tunity for guided participation in music events. Like a more quiet activity? Join the Chess Club. Here are formal pictures of the organized clubs and activities at school. Here also are the informal shots of meetings and events. lf you belong to a group or club, your picture is here. It you don't, hunt for yourself in one of the informals. 90 Persons pictured in the photo on the opposite page are- Linda Burkett Mariorie Lindsey John Ambrose Georgia Hutzler Helen Schaeffer i 11W f V' w ,, Y ni xy 1 If S I Y rg W 1 Y Nr L y X V, W Portal's Volume I7 Prepared Business staff Lynda Zarisky, Marilyn Blough, Betty Hostetler, business managers Pauline Lesosky and Susie Kuhn. Editorial staff ROW 'I-Georgia Hutzler, Jeanne Kostro, Sandy Rime, Irene Stull. ROW2-Helen Schaeffer, Irene Roseman, Larry Horne, Nancy Barnes. Photography staff Tim Yost, Ken Kunkle, Larry Horne Cphoto editorj, Karen Green, Rose Burns, and Linda Bell. Sports staff Gail Stuart, Norma Yost, Carol Pitera Csports co-editori, John Sholtis, Tom Doubt Cco-editorj, and Denny Betz. Progressive changes made Three main alterations occurred in the I962 yearbook staff. The advisership was taken over by Mr. William MaQuilken, and the members were divided into four distinct staffs. Lastly, three seniors were chosen as tri-editors in lieu of the customary co-editors. They are Carol Swick, D. Grow, and John Ambrose, first, fifth, and sixth respectively in the picture. Other ex- ecutives shown are Mary Lou Swick, associate editor, William MaQuilken, adviser, and Jim Bury, art editor. ENTHUSIASM SHOWN BY EDITORS, STAFF MEMBERS Consisting of 23 seniors, 5 iuniors, and I sophomore, the yearbook staff began work early last fall. Assignments were made and committees were appointed by the editors. Layout arrange- ment then began. Several executive changes re- sulted as the Portal's preparation progressed. Student photography was used in several sec- tions of the book. Larry Horne, photography edi- tor, did a commendable iob on the varsity football individuals, a number of informal photos, and the faculty pictures. The patron drive and subscription sales were well under way by the Christmas holidays. Next came the dreaded task of write-ups, which in- cluded captions, headlines, proof-reading, and edit- ing. Work was done at a steady pace, but distri- bution time was still doubtful at the beginning of Spring. Editors' note: Sorry if we're late! Proiect of Journalism Students A Successful Year for Echo Echo , Richland's official newspaper, was faith- fully supported by the students during the year. This year Echo was sold on a subscription basis and subscribers received their paper every Thursday. As staff members worked to meet deadlines for the weekly edition, Mr. Hozik and his editors began preparation for the next edition. Although some obstacles occurred and everything did not run smoothly, Echo did manage to supply students regularly with news, sports, editorials, and features. Echo reporters did an excellent job of finding news and reporting it to the paper. While most of them are regular Journalism students, several have served on a voluntary basis. THAT RIGHT HAND MARGIN IS MURDER! Editors-In-Charge Mr. Michael Hozik, adviser of the Echo , was assisted by staff members who served as page editors. Geraldine Block, editor-in-chief, formed the nu- cleus of the paper which came out weekly. Editors shown here, left to right, are: Georgia Hut- zler, D. Grow, Helen Schaeffer, Charles Gontkovic, Mr. Hozik, John Ambrose, and Geraldine Block. ECHO REPORTERS ROW 'l-R. Huebner, L. Horne, C. Shumaker, B. Decker, C Horner. ROW 2-T. Kleban, R. Vince, C. Phillips, M. Dolan ROW 3-A. Swaltek, J. Wright, R. Stafford, M. Lindsey. Typists Perform Vital Service Reaching a deadline is not always fun, but you can depend on the Echo typists to come through with a neat, attractive paper. Typists shown here, left to right, are: lstandingi J. Allen, A. Barndt, S. Hostetler, F. Daugherty, lsittingl N. Hynicka, L. Thompson, D. Babal, S. Varner. 93 'SQIAY TO ,ff Induction of eligible honor students from the junior and senior classes was the primary event of the honor society. Its main social af- fair was the annual banquet for present and former members. These members included stu- dents from 1952, the year in which the society was organized at Richland, to 1962. Invited also was the Faculty Council. fThis is a council comprised of teachers and administrators who choose prospective members and settle any matter concerning grades and character of those up for induction.I The dinner this year Officers Are Keystone Of Honor Society Elected by fellow members of the Paragon Chapter of the National Honor Society, the officers led this group in its activities. They are: Joanne Diamond, president, Helen Schaeffer, secretary, John Ambrose, treasurer, and James Phillips, vice-president. was held on April 21 at Ripples' Inn. Career night, introduced to our student body last year, was once again set up by this organi- zation. Speakers from various professions ad- dressed interested RHS students on May 10, the evening chosen for the event. A tutoring service was also made available to any student wanting aid in a particular sub- ject. Miss Sue Green, NHS adviser, appointed members to tutor when the need arose. In this manner, society members set forth their quali- ties as honor students. INDUCTION CEREMONY FEBRUARY 16 1961-62 MEMBERS SITTING-J. Ambrose, J. Dia mond, Mr. N. J. Smith, Miss S E. Green fadviserl, J. Phillips H. SchaeFfer. STANDING-G Block, J. Bury, J. Reed, N Barnes, B. Roberts. 1962 INDUCTEES SITTING-M. L. Swick, L. Zari- sky, J. Kostro, S. Gilbert, B. Komisar. STANDING-N. Mich- rina, C. Gontkovic, T. Hunt, T. Beam, L. Langerholc. NHS President Speaks On Theme . . . Stairway To Success As a segment of the National Honor Society induction, Joanne Diamond, president, spoke to RHS students and faculty on the importance of a successful life. Stairway To Success was the theme chosen for the ceremony. The event was held as part of the school day on Friday, February 16. Susan Pritts, junior, chanted The Lord's Prayer , accompanied on the organ by Carol Witzer, sophomore. During the ceremony, individual members presented a brief understanding of the qualities service, leadership, scholarship, and character. These traits are the basis for selecting students and inducting them into the society. Before February the sixteenth, no one, excluding the Faculty Council and Miss Green, was informed of their induction, the names were concealed to everyone until this date. The im- pressive event was followed by congratulatory exchanges be- tween old and new members. The inductees were given cards of membership and, later, honor society pins to acknowledge their achievement. 95 Officers Plan Ahead For a smoothly run meeting the officers of the Student Council prepare an agenda for the president to follow. Their specific iobs were setting up permanent committees for the year, checking grades of mem- bers, and supervising all coun- cil proiects. At the left they enioy a brief officers' session in the library. Left to right: Nancy Barnes, chaplaing Carol Swick, secretary, Harry Skiles, vice-president, Bonnie Roberts, president, Pauline Lesosky, parliamentarian, Charlie Gontkovic, treasurer, and Betty Hostetler, assistant chaplain. Student Council Enlarges Membership Just as our government needs senators and congressmen to operate a democratic and eFFicient country so does a school system need representa- tives to mediate between the administration and the student body. These students compose the Stu- dent Council. Last year the council's constitution concerning membership was revised and was initiated this fall. Each homeroom elected a representative to the council and an alternate to take the place of the regular member in his absence. This system resulted in a much larger membership and a better distribution of duties within the organization. Proiects undertaken by the student govern- Regular Members ment were: two dances, coat-checking at home basketball games, and the annual distribution of Thanksgiving baskets given to various families in the district. Buying records for use during the lunch periods was carried out and selling pencils and tablets was done as before. A new program of selling ice cream at lunch time was suggested and successfully performed during the last several months of school. The Student Council also worked on sugges- tions from both students and teachers to smooth rough details in the school's activity. Several were approved by the office and put into effect this year. Miss Lois Kindelberger served as head of the group. Left to right: ROW I-T. Yost, L, McLeary, C. Swick, D. Roberts, P. Hornick, L. Shaffer, B. Varshal, R. Ripple, Miss Kindelberger, adviser. ROW 2-C. George, P. Gaston, J. Kostro, L. Bell, B. Roberts, L. Zarisky, P. Schobel, N. Erb. ROW 3-B. Hostetler, S. Yar- nick, E. Wilkinson, H. Skiles, B. Bury, B. Decker, B. Bender, N. Barnes. ROW 4-C. Gontkovic, J. Blue, B. Wingard, J. Bury, F. Fabish, J. Reed, R. Knipple, T. Hunt, P. Lesosky. Alternates ROW 'I--C. Coco, J. Kohut, M. Lehman, L. Thatcher, G. Petz, N. Yost, A. Watkins, J. Churchey. ROW 2-J. Galla- gher, K, Machtley, L. Friedman, L. McMillan, J. Jardina, C. Pitera. ROW 3-B. Watkins, R. Weyant, B. Jones, F. Wolf, J. Kehl, T. Friedman, C. Horner. First To Serve A new organization, the Junior High Student Council, was formed to pro- vide representation in the high school council. The students at the left were privileged to serve as the first offi- cers of the group. They are: Jim Parker, treasurer, Cozette Bokonyi, vice-president, Terry Purbaugh, presi- dent, and Mary Lou Milazzo, secretary. When the members returned to the high school after the first semester, they were automatically in the main council. Those leaving for the Junior High thus became the Junior High representatives. This was another main alteration in RHS's Student Coun- cil system. Under the supervision of Mr. Nick Campitelli the club carried on meetings under the same constitu- tion as the senior Student Council. Junior High Student Council ROW 'I-R. Saylor, D. Horne, S. Rusnak, J. Smith, R. Bosworth, M. Ivancic, P. Marcinko. ROW 2-R. Machtley L Gennett, J. Parker, C. Bokonyi, T. Purbaugh, M. L. Milazzo, B. Morlait, P. Salem, C. Taormina, R. Purbaugh. ROW 3 L. MacGregor, B. Warshel, D. Blough, M. Hancock, S. Weller, R. Brondle, J. DiBartola, D. Lehman, D. Byroade E Misosky, C. Cannone, and Mr. Campitelli. A Busy Group Much planning is done by the F. T. A. officers to provide an interesting cmd education- al agenda for the club mem- bers during meetings. Serving in this capacity were: Harry Herlinger, treas- urerp Jeanne Kostro, secre- tary, Don Koshute, president, and Carol Swick, secretary. TO BE OR NOT TO BE A TEACHER Classroom Experience Gained by Future Teachers Observing and teaching in the elementary and secondary grades were the high points of the Club's activities. Under the sponsorship of Miss Sue Green, the Future Teachers of America also enioyed several other affairs. In the fall, they had the privilege of attending a meeting and a college football game at the University of Pittsburgh. Members of the group were able to participate in three conventions. Don Koshute and Peggy Hornick represented Richland at the state convention. A number of the members were present at the district-regional convention held at Laura Lamar High School in Camp Hill and at the county convention at Conemaugh Twp. Club meetings were held monthly, with a different program scheduled for each agenda. They were mainly centered around various speakers and topics, panel discussions, and movies concerning the teaching profession. Two social gatherings were planned, one was a Christmas party within the club. The other was entertaining a guest F. T. A. group but could not be carried out. ln short, the future teachers shared active and well-planned club activity. ROW 'l-C. Swick, P. Hornick, S. Sell, L. Burkett, Miss Green Cadviserj. ROW 2-S. Kuhn, J. Kostro, B. Hostetler, B. Rummel, L. DeBiase. ROW 3-B. Lane, G. Hutzler, D. Grow, H. Herlinger, S. Schobel, L. Pahel. ROW 4-B. Kenny, L. McMillan, K. Wilson, P, Lesosky, J. Boyko. ROW 5-D. Koshute, J. Cannin, F. Wolf, T. Hunt. The Meeting Will Now Come To Order A newly formed club at R.H.S. is the U.N. Club under the supervision of Miss S. Elizabeth Green. The main pur- pose cf this group is to make plans for and par- ticipate in the Student United Nations Session held in Pittsburgh. The officers pictured in the first row are: Jim B u r y, president, Char- lie Gontkovic, vice-presi- dent, W a y n e Statler, treasurer, Betty Hostet- Ier, assistant secretary, and Jeanne Kostro, sec- retary. Other U.N. Club members are: ROW 2-J. Hoffman, N. Yost, J. Blough, L. DeBiase, and J. Kormanik. ROW 3-D. Grow, L. Grubb, and W. Tressler. Our Future Scientists Ron Grush, Larry Horne, and Jim Bury seem to be intent on carrying out this experiment. They served as president, secretary-treasurer, and vice-president respectively of the Jets Cub for 1962. Accomplishments In Rocketry Functioning in its second year, the R.H.S. Jets Club Uunior Engineers Technical Sccietyl attempted to launch a number of rockets. Two were successfully set off, and one of these obtained an altitude of T50 feet, a club record, Participating in the Jets activities provides a broadening of scientific minds and a good beginning towards a useful career. Under the advisership of Wayne E. Lehman, the group planned to make a field trip to the Glidden Paint Co. in Johnstown in the spring. Jets: ROW 'I-W. Statler, R. Grush, Mr. Lehman, adviser. ROW 2-L Horne, R. Stump, J. Bury, J. Ambrose. 99 Sr. High Members . Aird J. Coco J. Harvey . Albert A Curry S. Havener . Ashbrook B. Davies K. Hershberger . Bafile D. DeBartola S. Hershberger Bell geBiased ill-Ienick , Bell . iamon . i man Bender N Doubt C. Hlovey . Berish L. Dravis J. Hottman . Bittner L. Ellsworth N. Hornler . Blough N Erb P. Hornlck Blough D Fair B. Hostetler Blough J Fluke C. Irons M. Blcugh D Frasher L. Jeschonek Boothman L. Friedman A. Kenny . Bowers C CEUIHIISFL Eillen a o er . user -iflff 5- .- me :wma Bums C Gzrdiggis I JaKniappImec - C ddY s. Gilbert c. Konoski ' CC'mPbfell E. Gindlesperger J. Kormanik - Cl'tC1Pl'J P. Gindlesperger J. Kostro ch-Jdik K. Green P. Kavach Clemenceau S. Green S. Krasovic Pep Club Two Units Kuh lman Kuhn Kuzmiak Kush Lambert Langerholc Lesosky Lesosky Loushe Marsh McMillan Mihalko Miller Nitch Pahel Pitera Prazich Reed Riftle Roberts Rodkey Schaeffer Schobel Seese M. Shatter Shatter Shatter Sell Sidor Singer Sipko Slagle Smith Stoner Stuart Stublar Stull Swick Swick Thirkell Weller wingard Wingard Wolf Wyant Yost Zarisky Zedlar Jr. High Members S. Anderson Sharon Armstrong Sherry Armstrong L. Ashman M. Babel P. Barber J. Barefoot L. Barnhart B. Barto L. Bassett A Beegle S. Bell L. Berkebile D. Blough P. Blough C. Bokonyi D. Boysza C. Grumbaugh P. Caldwell C. Cemo B. Chaplain L. Crelli C Cummings D. Cunningham N. Daugherty ln Action Davis Deshong Doyka Dravis Drosky Dysert Erb Fair Fallon Finch Frederick Frederick Gaston Gilbert Goldie Gray Gregorchik Grubb Harder Harvey . Heidorn Hershiser Hilbrecht Himes Hoffman Increased enrollment demanded an alteration in the Pep Club system. lt was therefore divided into two separate 'functioning or- ganizations. They are now the Senior High and the Junior High Pep Clubs. Each group elected its own set of olificers. The Senior High Pep Club cffi- cers are lrightjz Connie Bafile and Julie Prazich, awards chairmen, Nancy Wolf, pep committee chair- man, Pauline Lesosky, president, Lynda McMillan, treasurerg Mary Lou Swick, secretary, and Joan Kormanik, vice-president. These girls did a fine iob of organizing members for games, playoffs, the cheering contest, and their dances, Adviser of the senior high club was Mrs. Dhority. 'I00 C. Horner L. Kirschman A. Marshel S. Howard B. Kuhn P. Marunick G. Hudson G. Langham R. McCombie D. Jessell M. Lehman D. McDowell B. Karolfa D. Lehman L. McGregor C. Katawczik L. Leventry S. Meek A. Kawchak B. Logar M Milazzo S. Kettler P. Mainhart B. Miller D. Killen S. Mainhart L. Miller System Works Well The Jr. High Pep Club ofticers, working on their own, lent much support to the senior club's activi- ties. Miss Glessner acted as their a d v i s e r. Officers, at left, are: Pataky, president, Weller, vice- president, Bokonyi, secretary, Sedl- rneyer, tr e a s u r e rp fback rowl Kirschman cmd Petz, pep chairmen, Vince and Morbit, awards chair- RAM THE FOE?? Rowdies Play Ball The Ramsmen proved to be a worthwhile club for boys who like to let off steam. Better known as the Rowdies to most RHS stu- dents, these boys cheered along with the pep clubs and cheerlead- ers and yelled noticeably on their cwn at many games. The club also took an active in- terest in the sport of basketball. Under sponsorship of Mr. Thomas Sigmund, teams were selected, and games were played Monday nights at the Geistown elementary school. Due to their activeness, many of our Ramsmen were absent when the group picture was taken. l'T19I'1. G. Petz J. Searle S. Tucker B. Ptile geziljllmeyer Vince C, Ph'Il' . e meyer . Vore J. lgadlgapfikry grhaffer Warlslhel R, . arpe oyce eaver E. Misosky C, Plglioaug B. Sheftic Judy Weaver B. Morbif J, Ream D. Senchisen B. Weber J. Mrsnik L. Ream S. Smny C. Weisert B. Mundwieler N- RiVelY B- 5h0',W S- Weller D. Murphy D, Roberts G. Smith S. Wendell B. Naugle R. Rosage smlih . D- Wftfonf J. Nqugle ph Salem ndrea Solka R. Wrlllard J. pcmky K. Samuel nnette.Scnka K. Wlngard J. petmrca L Sanderson ?arils:ckk L. Wolf ' . . W lf P- Senlwvifh S. Stilzllmac ff. Wfigfn N. 5Cl1CIffn9f L. Thatcher R. Wukina D. Scislow B. Thompson M. Yost Ramsmen Officers Prepare for Contest Richland's unique organization, the Ramsmen, readily offered their masculine voices for the annual Cheerleading Contest. At left, officers decide to learn the cheer Attention to teach to their fellow mem- bers. The club's big four were: Tom Kleban, vice- president, Pat Doyle, treasurer, Barry Bender, presi- dent, and Charles Gontkovic, secretary. The Ramsmen, although they were not aware of it, were a welcome and helpful addition to the school's extra-curricular events. ROWI-Kleban, Michrina, Boyko, Burman, Burnt, Mr. Sigmund fadviseri ROW2-Naugle, Bender, Robel, McCloud. ROW 3-Gontkovic, Huebner, Nim- mo, Sidola, Statler. ROW 4-Hammer, Tucker, Horne, Marcinko. 'l0'l 'C Officers Debate Tu rn-out Anticipating the outcome of their dance, the Varsity R officers criti- cally check details on the publicity poster. They are, from left to right: Wayne Berkey, treasurer, Boyd Neff, vice-president, Tom Friedman, presi- dent, and Harry Skiles, secretary. Although the Varsity R is pri- marily an honorary organization, the club decided to follow the trend of holding a dance for the purpose of fund raising. Much time was spent by these boys in creating very ingen- ious decorations for the event. lt was entitled The V. R. Rock . Without a doubt, the participants welcomed and enjoyed the well-planned evening. 4 of the 32 Lettermen To earn a iacket, RHS athletes must letter in one of the four offered sports: football, basketball, baseball, or track. Mr. Donald McCrae and Mr. Charles Puckey are the group's advisers. Varsity R men can brave any rough situation as Harry Herlinger, Pat Doyle, Jim Hoover, and Kerry Wilson prove at the left. They go out for a bit of fresh air in one of our heavy snowfalls this winter. ROCKING THEIR WAY TO JACKETS ROW I-Hammer, Jardina, Herlinger, Watkins, Barkhimer, Doyle, Boyko, Michrina. ROW 2-Beener, Wilson, Lazer, Skiles, Friedman, Sholtis, Koshute, Betz, Decker. ROW 3-Lape, Berkey, Horne, Greenlee, Doubt, Bury, Allen, Rodgers. ROW 4- Slatcolf, Weyand, Hoover, Reed, Fabish, Neff, Marcinko. Double Advisership in Y-Teens Miss Russell and Miss Eckel re-organized the Y-Teens at Richland and served as the cIub's co-advisers. The group carried cut Christmas and Easter projects with fair success. A hike was planned for May, and a dinner was held in the latter part of April. Otificers at left are: Barb Komisar, treasurer, Karen Machtley, secretary, Barb Rummell, vice-president, Judy Wright, president, Marianne Dolan, program committee chairman, JoAnn Fluke, Inter-Club Council representative, and Virginia Lambert, ICC alternate. Bookworms Not Needed Librarians Serve All The student librarians, under the sponsorship of Miss Lois Kindelberger, have become almost in- dispensable in providing quick library service. These girls cheerfully aid in selecting reading ma- terial, research intormation, and current events items. A dance, the Shamrock Shuttle , was held by the group in recognition of St. Patrick's Day and the Wearin' o' the green . Elected as ofificers for the librarians were: Nan Reeder, treasurer, Gerry Blough, vice-president, Judy Ream, secretary, and Karen Machtley, presi- dent. ROW 'I-Miss Russell, Walker, Swaltek, Vore, Wright, Kuhn, Caldwell, Churchey, Ellenberger, Miss Eckel. ROW 2-Fair, Weaver, Hershberger, Nitch, Gallagher, Frazier, Singer, Hillman, Gurka, Horner. ROW 3-Blough, Shalfer, Rice, Sipko, Fluke, Machtley, Bell, Dolan, Beam. ROW 4-Ickes, Lane, Rummel, Kelly, Kopka, Hinton, Gregorchick, L. Gennett, Komisar, Staf- ford. ROW 5-Blowers, K. Caldwell, Lambert, Umbach, G. Blough, Ling, Hetrick, Sowerbrower, Weaver. ROW 6-Dill, Heidorn, Pahel, Gennett, B. Miller, Adams, Podlucky, Mrsnik, L. Miller, Streiline. ROW 'I-Miss Kindelberger Cadviserj, States Kettler, Caldwell, C. Irons, Horner, Nitch, Mel Iott, Ellenberger, Grove. ROW 2-Ream, Wilson N. Daugherty, Hawk, Thatcher, Weber, Weaver Leventry, Slagle. ROW 3--C h u d i k , Varner Seese, Stoner, Ferg, Bell, Machtley, D. Irons, Foran, Samuel. ROW 4-lckes, Artice, Condron Kiser, Knapp, DeBarto, Ashbrook, Dysert, Birtle ROW 5-Lambert, Konoski, F. Daugherty, Blough Karl, Mihalko, Hlavey, Prazich, Hetrick, Loushe ROW 6-Hardy, Barnes, Reeder, Aird, Reed Zedlar, Yarnick, Roseman, Boysza. 103 1 Math Clubs Active In First Year Students interested in broad- ening their knowledge of vari- ous types of mathematics were given a chance to do so this year. With Mr. Sigmund as the clubs' adviser, both a Junior and Senior High Math Club were or- ganized. Many aspects of the subject were studied and the knowledge gained proved valu- able and interesting. A math test was given to the group, the Conemaugh Twp. Math Club was entertained, and the Triangle Twist was held as in- is . i , SENIOR HIGH MATH CLUB MEMBERS. ROW 'I-Mr. Sigmund, G. Blough, K. Dltlble V the mom Combmecl funcllons of Roman, E. Reed. ROW 2-P. Lee, N. Reeder, M. Lesosky, L. Small. ROW 3-C, Saylor S the two clubs. Krasovic, D. Umbach, F. Heming. ROW 4--V. Lambert, J. Prazich, G. Redick, L. Hetrlck HEY, TWIST THAT TRIANGLE AROUND Chosen by their fellow mathematicians, the officers of the Junior High Math Club, along with Mr. Sigmund, proved worthy of their offices by making the club interesting and educational. Ofticers were, left to right: Susan Ferg, vice-president, Robert Huebner, president, Grant Berkebile, treasurer, and Neil McLaughlin, secretary, who was absent when the picture was taken. JUNIOR HIGH MATH CLUB MEMBERS. ROW1- Mr. Sigmund, W. Phillips, R. Huebner, L. Sidola, J. Barto. ROW 2-S. Yarnick, L. Schmidt, S. Wukina, S. Ferg. ROW 3-D. Lambert, N. Daugherty, E. Dixon, S. Kettler. ROW 4--T. Heftle, D. Long, G. Berkebile, A. Barsophy, L. Benzon. I04 Thespians Organize ROW 1-A. Swaltek, T. Kleban, R. Burns, S. Chaplain, J, Diamond, A. M. Barndt, G. Block. ROW 2- L, Boyer, M. Lindsey, J. Foran, M. Blough, C. Allison, M. Dolan, G. Rice, S. Kuhn. ROW 3-R. Davies, F. Daugherty, N. Eash, R. Shatter, C. Sipko, B. Hostetler, N. Michrina. ROW 4-L. Pahel, B. Hardy, N. Barnes, S. Hostetler, D. Babal, H. Schaeffer, E. Boyza, G. Rish. ROW 5-J, Sukenik, D. Betz, L. Horne, T. Doubt, P. Lesoslcy, W. Statler, B. Bender. Mr. Harry Coulson Directs Dramatics Club presents two programs Due to large interest shown by students, the Dramatics Club was formed once again at Richland. A Christmas play, Scrooge , was presented to the student body as their first performance. Mr. Coulson and the cast were aided by Miss Hoffman, Mrs. Larimer, and Mrs. Stoy, faculty members, and Miss Rodgers, a student teacher, in this program. The club assisted the Seniors in the production of their class play, Skinned Alive . This play, a comedy, was held on April fifth and was open for all to attend. Plans were also made to sponsor a Junior Class play. As club adviser, Mr. Harry Coulson found it necessary to ' hold evening practices for the casts. A make-up crew was created, and prompters were appointed. Scripts had to be learned and nervousness had to be eliminated. Mr. Coulson took care of these and other details associated with play- clcting, MR. COULSON MAYBE THERE'LL BE A SCOUT IN THE AUDIENCE THE SHOW MUST GO ON The Senior Class play initiated many details that had to be carried out for a smoothly run program. Serving in this capac- ity were: Tom Doubt, secretary, Larry H o r n e , president, and Susie Kuhn, vice-president. Vari- ous committees were set up by the officers, and ushers were provided for the convenience of the audience. 105 if W - up 51 ,Y WAN. 1 ,V Y . fggigsg ii J 1 sm ' Ang: 'pi xxf-N ii' We . WRFm'f9mWW!ww5i?'. -M ff-1-3 x w L A gk K , . ' ,, . 'zigff ij' 'K-Pg-A i f A an 1 .Q W ' ' f ' , 9' i ' ' :Q . Q ' A . ' r, . ' 5 f , 1 ,Z , 4 Q' Or 46 an W f ix 435 1 1' 1? i X w J lx ' ,, A A 9565 . 5 Vg ' 115.5 . .Sy 5 sl W. qxj M if , kj 5 2 Q A Q K NZ, .:W.. . wb N 3 f-f, W W M 5 fm if 2 Q Q, . np! f em rx fag'- 1 - fi. f x h waxing b 4 . 5 ,Q 'iff- KQGV Qfun U, 1 IN 35' I L' IX at ,- IX K 5 3 Q ff- .- N 1 , ,, R S I f Q dl. Band Seniors. ROW 1--C. Shumaker, N. Barnes, S. Hostetler, B. Hostetler, G. Risl1, B. Lane. ROW 2-J. Kelley, B. Davies, S. Cannone, J. Cannin, B. Bender, J. Diamond. ROW 3-L. Boyer, J. Weller, l. Roseman, P. Leso- sky, F. Daugherty, M. Blough, Our Show Girls Richland's Ra mettes The 1961-62 high-stepping squad of maiorettes consists of nine lively girls with Candy Killen as captain. After practicing throughout the summer, the Ramettes participated in pre-game and half-time shows during the football season. They accompanied Richland's Marching Rams and proved to be a sparkling asset to the performances. The girls also twirled at R.H.S. pep rallies, in several parades, at Recreation Park, at lndiana State College, and at other events. The graduating members of this eye-catching group will long remember the wonderful memories provided by being a maiorette. Those who will remain are looking forward to the fun and excitement of next year's marching days. Seniors and Quartermasters Saluted One of the largest groups of sen- iors in the history of the band will graduate this year. Through the years they have served our band well, and although their musical talent will be missed, m a n y underclassmen are eager to fill the vacated positions. Band quartermasters are timed each time uniforms are turned in after games. This year they set a new low record by collecting about eighty-five uniforms in 5 minutes and 24 seconds. These efficient boys also check the condition of band attire at periodic intervals. Quurtermusters, left to right. E. Chaplain, B. Ket- terer, F. Heming, B. Yarnick. Majorettes. ROW 'l-N. Barnes, E. Rodkey, P. Lesosky. ROW 2-A. Langerholc, J. Weller, C. Killen, J. Wright, M. Blough, P. Kovach. 108 Many Decisions Made by Officers Under the adept supervision of Richard Cuppett, band officers are re- sponsible for making decisions con- cerning rules and regulations of the band. The officers are: P. Gilbert, secretary, C. Shumaker, president, G. Redick, librarian, J. Cannin, student director: S. Hershberger, librarian, D. Wilson, band managery N. Barnes, vice-president, and J. Kelly, treasurer. Consists of 125 Members Senior High Chorus Chorus Otticers. C. George, librarian, J. Harvey, librarian, S. Hostetler, treas- urer, J. Cannin, vice-president, B. Hos- tetler, secretary, and B. Bender, presi- dent. First Sopranos ROW 'I-C. Nitch, G. Stuart, S. Chap- lain, C. Bafile, N. Erb, N. Horner. ROW 2-C. George, J. Kostro, C. Weyant, K. Machtley, J. Fluke, B. Campbell. ROW 3-B. Davies, C. Killen, S. Hershber- ger, K. Klimeck, A. Langerholc, J. Kuhlman, C. Witzer. ROW 4--J. Pra- zich, G. Redick, S. Pritts, N. Barnes, K. Green, J. Blough. Second Sopranos ROW I-R. Burns, P. Hornick, P. Lyth- goe, D. Plummer, B. Pfile, N. Yost, J. Diamond, C. Irons. ROW 2--B. Rob- erts, J. Harvey, S. Gleich, L. Clemen- ceau, L. Ickes, F. Daugherty, C. Sipko, A. Horvath. ROW 3-V. Lambert, L. Hetrick, L. Friedman, P. Kush, L. Jes- chonek, M. Lesosky, S. Stoner. ROW 4-N. Reeder, L. Ling, M. Bittner, P. Lesosky, L. Emeigh, B. Zedlar, C. Kono- ski, C. Kuzmiak. 109 The Senior High Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Richard Cup- pett, had a splendid head start this year. Most of the musical numbers were started before the Christmas holidays. The group has taken great pride in its music for this year. It has worked hard in order to present a very fine concert. A great amount of time on the part of Mr. Cuppett, and the group was forwarded to the success of Rhythmic Rain- bows. Due to the fact that prac- tice was held only twice a week on school time, evening practices were almost a must. 1 .h ,. if is W ln-nl lik' .7 Altos ROW 'l-V. Albert, P. Gilbert, L Seese, L. DeBiase, S. Kuhn, J. Kelley. ROW 2-A. Curry, B. Hostetler, J Hofiman, K. Kaiser, S. Krasovic, G. Hutzler, ROW 3-J. Knapp, J. Mihal ko, K. Klimeck, F. Terchanyn, L. Pahel G. Blough, S. Streilein. ROW 4-G Rish, H. Schaeffer, 5. Hostetler, E. Reed, K. Stuart, S. Hancock. Tenors ROW1-F. McCleester, M. Claycomb C. Horner, J. Kramer, T. Sherwood ROW 2-F. Hemming, B. Hofliecker, G. Naugle, D. Wilson, J. Boyko, B. Kauf man. ROW 3-L. McCloud, K. Allison, D. Boyer, R. Lewis, L. Langerholc. Basses ROW 1-C. Shumaker, L. Grubb, D Koshute, B. Bender, B. Decker, M. Al lison. ROW 2-J. Smith, L. Small, D Klimeck, S. Cannone, E. Chaplain ROW 3-J. Cannin, R. Knipple, E Rowland, K, Diable. JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS MEMBERS KFirst Semesterl ROW 'l-Mrs. Berkebile, J. Searle, B. Varclial, K. Brondle, C. Coco, P. States, S. Dana, A. Adams, C. Molton, R. Tacznosky. ROW 2-S. Kettler, J. Ream, J. Hayes, M. Wolf, L. Mclntyre, J. Killian, M. Hozik, B. Krause, R. Prazich, A. Barsophy. ROW 3-K. Kellar, M. Beam, B. Miller, R. Noon, L. Ashbrook, R. McCombie, J. Naugle, A. Soika, D. Brandle. ROW 4-K. Plummer, B. Chaplain, P. Schobel, J. Mock, L. Shaffer, J. Shaffer, J. De- Barto, K. Favatella, B, Weber, G. Wilson. ROW 5-R. Karnosky, N. Blough, S. Ferg, L. Howard, C. Condron, R, Allen, M. Warshel, J. Fishter, F. Katawczik. ROW 6--L. Dereani, J. Frye, S. Yarnick, W. Mock, N. Dill, B. Sheftic, L. Wolf, A. Barker, G. Balough, M. Heidorn. Absent were-D. Silk, R. Osborn, R, Mellott, K. Caldwell, D. Lambert. llO l 55.0. Sing Along Jr. High Chorus Due to the fact that the eighth and ninth graders transferred to the iunior high building at the end of the semester, there were two groups of chorus mem- bers. Those pictured here were members during the first semester. Due to a lack of time and space, the others could not be named or pictured. The obiect of the group, under Mrs. Berkebile's di- rection, was to prepare iunior high students for membership in the Senior High Chorus. ........ ..-................ .....f............. -.-. FOOTBALL COURT-Norma Yost and Joe Jardina, Judy Harvey and Jim Hoover, Marilyn Blough and Boyd NeFF, Bonnie Roberts and Tom Friedman, Carol Swick and Tom Greenlee, Carol Pitera and John Sholtis, Gail Stuart and Frank Fabish. Sports-minded Monarchs Queen Bonnie and King Tom reigned at the Gridiron Gallop on November IO, after the close of the gridiron season. The dance, salut- ing the sport of football, was held by the Stu- dent Council. As a token of their contributions to the season, the royal throne holders were presented with ID bracelets. The honor of crowning the King and Queen of Football was given to Linda Bell and Barry Bender, Student Council members. I STILL MISS THE GAMES! As is traditional, the court en- ioyed Cl musical selection in their honor. The crowd looked on with admiration while the royal cou- ples glided over the dance floor. All will long remember the small but impressive event, for it was a tribute to those supporting our team. Dancing resumed after the ceremony, but a few timid souls could still be detected on the side- lines. Many will agree that the shot at the left looks very much like a lady's choice. What do you think, huh? .'.'v' .'.'.'.'.'.'. MONARCHS Queen Judy and King James NANCY EASH and JOHN SHOLTIS At Coronation Ball Royalty Reigns The tension mounted as the couples of the court made their way through the decorated arch to stand before the throne. Finally James Reed and Judy Wright, who had been chosen King and Queen of the Senior Class, walked under the arch to occupy their throne and reign over the Coronation Ball. King James and Queen Judy, having been greatly honored, decreed a night of festivity. NANCY BARNE and FRED WOLF LINDA SHAFFER and CHARLES GONTKOVIC Monarchs Begin Rule By Distributing Food To Subiects To BONNIE ROBERTS and BEN MILAZZO E 3 . . .As the Evening Draws to a Close The King and Queen and their court found the perfect evening coming to an end. The memories provided by the night will last a lifetime for our royalty. Everyone agreed that the Coronation Ball was one of the big successful af- fairs of the year. The date of January 10 with the records being played by Jack Walco, will long be recalled. The Soft Strains Of Music CAROL SWICK an THOMAS FRIEDMAN JUDY HARVEY and HARRY SKILES l The Court Joins King and Queen In Dance H3 Juniors Host Seniors at Prom Fun, Frolic, and Food After arriving, everyone b e g a n the memorable evening by being served a full course meal at the ban- quet. Although few exper- ienced a hearty appetite because of the anticipation of the wonderful night ahead, etiquette and only the best of manners were now put to use. PU'R1'A'l. AH, A FREE MEAL WHAT DO YOU MEAN WE DON'T EAT? OH, WHICH FORK IS WHICH? Enioying the Banquet and prom equally as well were the R.H.S. teachers who attended. This was certainly a special occasion for them too. Accepting the honor of toast- master at the banquet was Junior classman Barry Bender. Others featured at the affair were Mr. Paul Wissler who gave the invo- cation, James Reed who epressed welcome to the Seniors, and Alex Gibbs who responded with thanks to the hosts. Remarks were given by Mr. Fred Herlinger and Mr. Nor- man Smith. Entertainment was included in the program. .lan Shendow played a musical selection on the piano. Pictured in the photo below is the Boys' Quartet. Barry Bender, Allison, Jan Shendow, and Sheldon, accompanied by Keith Lynn Betty Hostetler, sang several selec- tions as the banquet came to a close. i Twilight Time Progresses When the banquet was concluded, the tables were cleared away and the dining room was converted into a ballroom. This short intermission gave the girls a few minutes to congregate in the powder room to admire the colorful gowns and to discuss the portion of the evening already passed. Twilight Time was Friday evening May 26, 1961 at the Sunnehanna Country Club in West- mont. lt was the annual Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom, undoubtedly the most spectacular affair of the year-perhaps of a life-time. The graduating class of 1961 were the guests of the juniors who, as hosts, financed and sponsored the gala event. Enchantment loomed over all as couples danced to the strands of soft fiowing music from Dave Dysert's band. At midnight Twilight Time was over and dawn was on its way. All too soon the long-awaited evening was over, now just a cherished memory in the hearts of all who attended. AS THE NIGHT GOES ON . . .' WHERE'S THE GANG GOING NOW? Sock Hop Scene of Royalty From left to right-Barbara Parsons and Max Pavlovich, Linda Grush and Paul Morbit, Jennie Paul and Alex- ander Gibbs. The Court King Rich and Queen Gail From left to right-Carol Rodkey and Roy Gindlesperger, Sandra Luczko and Ronald Vore, Joyce Bokonyi and Larry Rodgers. The dimming of the lights brought a quiet air over the crowded gym. All eyes turned toward the doorway, and everyone present anxiously waited to see who had been chosen King and Queen of Sports. The honor was bestowed upon Richard Thatcher and Gail Berkebile. Pic- tured with them are Sally Davis and Donald Koshute crowning the new title holders. The 'Following dance was played in honor of the King and Queen and their attendants. Congratulatory ex- changes were then made, and the ceremony was ended. l HOPE THE FLOOR'S CLEAN There was no room for sore feet in the crowd as you can see by the gayly decorated stockings worn throughout the evening. The informality of the occa- sion created a feeling of liveli- ness and good times. Everyone danced-from the girl with the tiniest feet to the boy with the longest. 'l'I6 REFRESHMENTS, HERE WE COME Through the combined prepara- tions of the Senior and Junior High Pep Clubs and the Ramsmen, the an- nual Pep Club dance was presented with Moonlite Garden as its theme. The members, their dates or escorts, and their guests were entertained by the popular orchestra of Jerry Grey. The semi-formal affair was held at y the Geistown Armory on February l the tenth. l Mood Set By Moonlite Garden Below, the presidents of the two Pep Clubs, on behalf of the members, present gifts to their respective advisers, Pictured ure: Pauline Lesosky, Mrs. Dhority, Miss Glessner, .loan Pataky. 5 se 117 THE LAST DANCE ALREADY? ,N ...M X F X ww. ,K L., wr ff -.if V ,,. ,,,..-f x an X 3 Q Me' ZW E, xx A mu-f uf 0 K . 32 . xi X 71' 'L X, fi A I' l 4 K W Nw. V321 'gs f x , 'A E -Y A 4: WJ, A.,,. ' ,',,,,, JAH' ,May 51 nv Q M, gn, .x W' M ' P K J . A 5 V , Eg gf I ' 2? 1. Qi ,v i xy- 'Q . wx, y .L ' mf A Ni. ' A- , H 33 it Q V i . . 4 . if K 1255 .V 5 .gjw if ,ik W E 2 Q D K ,fzfifi ,i Q fm G 9 ziwigi yi - J? WSE ' I I ,,'. , ,1A:,.ff,fE TOUR '75 A 1 ' In T OUR GUIDES AND CHAPERONES A LONG CLIMB TO OUR NATION'S CAPITAL I-IRFFER BEST DRCSSED MUST -IITJIUZTII2 BUMP!!! ROBERTS MUST LIKILV T0 SIIBBIED FRIENDUEST UUTEST BEST NIVSIIIUE SUSIE KIIIIN GEORGE M WE GO TO SCHOOL TO SOCIALIZE ... TO EXERCISE OUR MINDS AND OUR BODIES A Day In Our Lives SEE OUR FRIENDS .. TO HAVE FUN Q-I gr. f M2F'..:' KQN..-SM .f-rw AND GO HOME 122 Hall Monitors in Second Year MONITORS. ROW 'I-N. Yost, G. Stuart, S. Sell, A. Shirt, N. Horner, L. Shaffer, T. Yost. ROW 2- R. Reesey, J. Burns, L. Blough, S. Bell, F. Terchanyn, D. Plummer, D. Frazier, C. Bafile. ROW 3-B. Davies, K. Morgan, K. Green, H. Marsh, R. Shaffer, R. Smith, B. Richardson, J. Hoffman, L. Bell. ROW 4-D. Grow, G. Shaffer, J. Barkhimer, L. Erzen, P. Lesosky, F. Robel, L. Ling, G. Rish. ROW 5-T. Greenlee, T. Doubt, N. Zedlar, J. Weyand, D. Klimeck, B. Wolf, D. Betz. FUNNY, ACCORDING TO THE BOOK THERE IS NO ONE IN THE HALLS SEVENTH PERIOD Monitors Are Dependable The Hall Monitors, a group organized by the Stu- dent Council last year, provide a helpful service each day. Those chosen to serve as monitors are selected for their dependability. It is their duty to record the names of those students who are in the halls during a class period and to direct new students or visitors to various rooms. The group is doing a fine job and is helping greatly toward the improvement of Richland. Fred Robel, a Junior, is shown here in one of the most centrally located monitor stations beside the trophy case. Due to the lack of ideal study facilities in the auditorium, monitor duty is often sought by those who wish to have a desk in a quiet, well lighted area to do their homework. 123 Subscription Season in Full Swing Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fyock Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Gaston Miss Sally Glessner Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gontkovic W. T. Grant ' Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Green Miss Sue Green Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Greenlee Mr. and Mrs. Harry Grush, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Gulick Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Harrison Mr. and Mrs. John Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Fred Herlinger Mr. Louis Heinze Mr. and Mrs. Carl Heptner Hofecker's Landscaping Co. Mr. and Mrs. Galen Hoffman Miss Leora Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hollick Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hooper Mr. and Mrs. Harry Horne Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Huber Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hunt Mr. and Mrs. John D. Hutzler Mr. and Mrs. Russel James Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jeschonek Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Johns A DOLLAR DOWN, A DOLLAR A WEEK Patrons of The 1962 Portal Mr. David A Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Bel4Air Wash Mr. and Mrs S. Catherine Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs ikey Ernest Allen Ward Allison A. M. Baker Wayne Bassett Jack Beener and Dry Charles E. Bell Benford . P. David Bergmen . P. Bruce Betz David F. Betz 1957 B. F. Store, Geistownkm Nick R. Campitelli Mr. and Mrs Walter Covode Mr. and Mrs George Cemo Mr. and Mrs. Robert Claycornb Mr. and Mrs Samuel M. Coco Mr. Harry Coulson Mr. and Mrs. Alvah R. Cramer Mr. and Mrs Walter Criste Mr. and Mrs Emilio DeMarco Mr. and Mrs Oscar Dhority Mr. and Mrs Joseph Dolan Mr. and Mrs Frank Dunbar Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Blough, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Blough Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blough Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Bogar Mr. and Mrs. William Boltz Mr. and Mrs. James Boyer Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Brumbaugh Dutch Maid Bakery Miss Judith Eckel Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Emeigh Mr. and Mrs. Tressa Ercole Eudy Motel ffl and QL,-'L2 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Faczan Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Fleck Mr. and Mrs. James P. Fowler Mr. and Mrs. Lewis P. Freeman 124 WAIT 'TlL YOU HEAR THIS ONE Johnstown Bank and Trust Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keiper Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Kelley R. Owen Ketterer Funeral Home Mr. and Mrs. Ralph P. Kimmel Miss Lois Kindelberger Mary Alice Kirchman 6l Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Miss Flor Mrs. Mrs Mrs. Mrs Mrs Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. EYICC George Kleban George Koshute Matthew Krasovic Stanley Kuhlmcin Allen H. Kuhn Michael Kulback Kenneth Kunkle John Kuzmiak Langham Mrs. Margaret Larimer Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lehman Mr. and Mrs. William Lesosky Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leventry King and Lively Daniel G. Luciew Mr. and Mrs. Ben Manotti Mr. and Mrs. William MaQuilken Matthews Jewelry Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. William Maquilken William McGinnis Orrin Meek Nick Michrina, Jr. D. J. Mil-ualko Robert T. Mills Jay Mock Robert Morgan Rudolph Mrsnik William Parker Andrew Pataky Stanley Pitera Edwin Pruchnic Frank Purbaugh if-xx THAT'S THE WAY THE ..n-n..gs ESCAPE! denotes additional dollar contribution 125 COOKIES CRUMBLE William C. Ream Mr. and Mrs. Harry Redick Mr. and Mrs. Harold Reesey Richland Ramsmenwmftf MT. Gnd Mrs. A. M, Reqd Richland Rexall Drug Store C. W. Rodkey Family Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Roth Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Sanford Mr. and Mrs. Rex Schaeffer Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Schnieder Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Scotilla Stanley J. Seliga Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Shaffer Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shatter Thomas F. Sigmund Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Smithfff Star-Lite Motel Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Stuart Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Studt Mr. and Mrs. John A. Swick Mr. and Mrs. Joe Taranto Mr. and Mrs. John Thirkell Miss Genevive Thomas Mr. and Mrs Joseph Trapanotto Mr. and Mrs. William Umbocli Mr. and Mrs. George Varner Mr. and Mrs. Earl Weller Mr. and Mrs. Russel Weller Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Yost Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Yost Young American Furniture Mr. and Mrs. James Young QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS, WHO'S GOT THE QUESTIONS? For Our Memories Many events occurred within the year which we would like to record on film. Here are a few. John Ambrose and Jim Bury ap- peared on Johnstown College Scholastic Quiz. Jim tied for third and John was his alternate. Our cheerleaders were edged out of placing in the annual cheering contest, in spite of their great eFForts and staunch backing. As we all remember, our basketball team won high honors this year. The officers of the Sophomore Class, elected late in the year, are shown be- low. The others pictured appeared on SchooImaster's Calendar and had a dis- cussion on Communism. WE SALUTE YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL EFFORTS Left to right-N. Yost, S. Krasovic, J. Hotifman, C. Swick, J. Harvey, B. Roberts, C. Pitera, Miss Glessner. V V SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS. Left to right-Kathy Klimeck, treasurer, Ellen HIGHER, FRED, Reed, secretary, Dan Erzen, vice-president, Ricky Knipple, president, and M Maquilken, adviser. REPRESENTATIVES T0 SCHOOLMASTER'S CALENDAR. Standing-G. Read, R. Long, L. Small, D. lvancic, C. Saylor, Mr. Gulick, ad- viser. Sitting-J. Prazich, L. Ickes, K. Macht- Iey, L. Ling. Presenting a yearbook is the cooperative ef- forts of many. lt cannot be done by one alone, nor can it even be done by an enthusiastic staff. En- thusiasm wavers, support is steadfast: The latter was bestowed especially by three organizations: the Senior Class, the Junior Class, and the Geistown-Richland Parent-Teacher Association. To them we express our sincere gratitude. Due to the need of acquiring the many de- tailed phases of publishing, time was rapidly consumed in the Portal's composition, and dead- line extensions were necessary. We thank the Zimmerman Engraving Co. and the Kurtz Bros. Printing Co. for their leniency and understanding of this situation. We acknowledge also the fine prints pro- vided by the Cover Studios of Photography. Their patience and service were indispensable to publication. lf it were feasible, we would like to shake the hand of each individual who patronized this edition. Since we cannot do this, we now heart- fully thank all those who contributed to the suc- cess of the T962 Portal Patron Drive. Finally, we must also show our appreciation to those several persons not connected with the staff who gave portions of their time to render help to the editors. Their kindness cannot pass uncommended.