Ridgway High School - Elker Yearbook (Ridgway, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1955 volume:

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St. Matthew 18: 4 -6- C: in in V45 ,N gg. W 513 QVNQ. , f - -Gym Y X5 .I K 1 4 f my f' W' w :Mx , 5 yiixfff 3 my fx Q EY N-W. Sp., , K, Q4 S ffl 5 GMD 2 sf. -. mm lf Al 555 CLOW ' Focultq MR. ARNOLD C. NELSON Superintendent B. S. Pennsylvania State Universtiy M. S. University of Illinois MR. C. STUART EDWARDS Principal B. S. Bloomsburg State Teachers College M. Ed. Pennsylvania State University MISS GRACE CHAPIN Secretary of Riolgway Schools Pierce Business College --g - ,Q Dr. Ralph Castafero Director of Curriculum B.S. Clarion State Teachers Col- lege, M. Ed. Pennsylvania State University, D. Ed. Pennsylvania State University Mrs. Frances Harvey English IV, Speech, Journalism Advisor, Sophomore Class, Advisor, Maroonews M.A. University of Pittsburgh B.A. Waynesburg College Mr. Harold Johnson Faculty Manager of Athletics, Head Basketball Coach, Assistant Football Coach B.S. Slippery Rock State Teachers College, M. Ed. Pennsylvania State University Mr. Joseph Kane Industrial Arts, Mechanical Draw- Ing B.S. California State Teachers Col- lege Fcicultq Mrs. Robert Andersen Girls' Physical Education, Driver Training, Advisor, G. A. C. B.S. LockHaven State Teachers College Miss Inez Bellotti Biology, World History B.A. Mercyhurst College Mrs. John H. Benson Art Supervisor B.S. Indiana State Teachers Col- lege Miss Betty Harper Bookkeeping I, Typing I, Office Practice, Advisor, The Elkerp Advis- or, Future Teachers of America BS. Indiana State Teachers Col- lege Miss Ma riorie Harvey Home Economics Supervisor B.S.Indiana State Teachers Col- lege, M. Ed. Pennsylvania State University Miss Kathryn Jones American History, Economics, P. A. D., English Ill, Directress, Senior Play B.S LockHaven State Teachers College, M. Ed. Pennsylvania State University s mann-Massa-we Miss Clementine Bellotti Shorthand I, Typing I, Salesman- ship, Commercial Law, Bookkeep- ing ll B.S. Grove City College Miss Gloria Benson Vocal Music Supervisor B.S. Ed. Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois I Miss Margaret E. Lauder Latin, Spanish Advisor, Roman Scandals, Advisor, Student Council B.A. Gouher College, M.A. Cor- nell . Mr. Layton Matehulet Chemistry, Physics, Geography Junior Varsity Football Coach, As- sistant Basketball Coach B.S, Clarion State Teachers Col- lege Mr. Andrew B. McQuown P. A. D., Economcis, Consumers Math, Algebra B.S. Indiana State Teachers Col- lege, M. Ed. Pennsylvania State University Miss Katherine Plasterer Mathematics, French Advisor, Junior Class B.A. Allegheny College, M.A. Middlebury College Mrs. Kendall Woomer English ll 81 lil Advisor, Librarians B.S. Shlppensburg State Teachers College, M. Ed. Pennsylvania State University Fclcultq Mr. Haldane Marts History, Biology Head Football Coach, Track Coach B.S Slippery Rock State Teachers College Mr. Frank Marnacco Boys' Physical Education, Health Intramural Sports B.S. LockHaven State Teachers College, M. Ed. New York Univer- sity Miss Helen E. Petersen, R.N. School Nurse Pennsylvania State University, Elk County General Hospital, Ridg- way, Pa. Miss Mary C. Steltzer Shorthand ll, Typing I 81 ll B.S. Rider College Mr. Lewis W. Ziegler Instrumental Music, Freshmen Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Dance Band B.S. Cataba College -'l0- vx- . ' ' I as 4? 1 fi gy .f K WWW imwxwxagknxwfwfmaxb v Senior Clciss Officers E. Anderson, Presidenti V. Pontious, Treasurery B. Shaffer, Secretaryg D. Leidwinger, Vice President. -12-. GEORGE BERNARD AMES College Prep Nickname 4 Hurricane Football l. KAYLEEN ANN ANDERSON General Nickname - Kay Ambition - Nurse Favorite Saying - You know you can be replaced Yearbook Staff 4, Tri-Hi-Y l-2-3-4, G. A. C. 2-3-4, Girls' Chorus 2 DON BATTITORI General Nickname - Buck Ambition - Mechanic PERRY WILLIAM ILAUSER General Nickname - Bill Ambition - Work Favorite Saying - Howdy Doocly EDWARD ANDERSON College Prep Nickname e- Gus Ambition - Civil Engineer Favorite Saying - Wise up, Brownie-boy Student Council 4, Ushers' Club 2-3, Football 4, Track 2-3-4, Class Officer 3 lTreas- urert A, lPresidentD JAMES E. ANDRUS General Nickname e Jim Ambition -- Not enough Favorite Saying --- l give up Yearbook Staff A, Ushers' Club 2-3, Band I-2, Future Teachers of America 3 CPresidentl 4, Basketball 2-3, Track 2, Class Officer 2 fSec- retaryj 3 CPresidentD KENNETH GIER BLAIR General Nickname -- Kenny Ambition W Become a mil- lion dollar play boy Favorite Saying - Hi Beau- titul Maroonews A, Football l- 2-3, Basketball l-2-3 RICHARD JAMES BOJALAD Nickname -- Dick Ambition - Accountant Favorite Saying - You don't know, do you? Commercial DELOIS MARIE BRELAND Commercial Nickname - Delois Ambition - Housewife Favorite Saying - My land! GEORGE WAYNE BUEHLER General Favorite Saying - Ah, come on Student Council l LAVONNE MARIE CARNESALI Commercial Nickname - LaVonne Ambition -- None Favorite Saying - No kicl- ding BEVERLY ANN CLOUSER General Nickname - Bev Ambition - Tour Europe Favorite Saying - Oh, suc- cotash and onion slop! Yearbook Staff 4, Ma- roonews 2-4, Trl-Hi-Y 4, G. A. C. 2-3 iSec.-Treas.J 4 KPresidentJ, Librarians 4 WILLIAM THOMAS BROWN General Nickname - BoBo Ambition - Teacher Favorite Saying - lsn't that heart-warming Yearbook Staff 4 CSports Editorj, Usher' Club 3, Fu- ture Teachers of America 3 Ureasurerl 4, Football 4 Ulllanagerl, Basketball 2-3, Baseball 3-4 RICHARD BUFFINGTON General Nickname - Buff Ambition W Draftsman Favorite Saying - Dig it Student Council 3-4, Bas- ketball l-2 JUDY LEE CARROLL College Prep Nickname - Jacee Ambition - To go abroad Favorite Saying - Shoot Yearbook Staff 4, Senior Play 4, Maroonews 2-3, Tri- Hi-Y l-2-3-4, Librarians 2-3- 4, Band 2-3-4, Future Teach- ers of America 3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Cheerleaders l, Forensic 2-3-4, Sextet 2- 3-4 ROBERT F. CLOUSER General Nickname R Bob Ambition - Easy Life Favoirte Saying - Hello, dear Football l-2-3-4, Basket- ball l-3, Track 3-4 MAXINE SHARON COOK General Nickname - Cookie Ambition A Teacher Favorite Saying - Honest- lee Yearbook Staff 4, Senior Play 4, Maroonews 2-3, Tri- Hi-Y I-2-3-4, Librarians 2-3- 4, Future Teachers of Ameri- ca 3-4, Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Foren- sic 2-3-4, Sextette I-2-3-4, Radio Committee 3-4 JANICE Y. DAHLER General Nickname - Toots Ambition - Secretary Favorite Saying - Oh, beans! Yearbook Staff 4, Student Council 2, Roman Scandals 3-4, Tri-Hi-Y I-2-3-4 lTreas- urerj, Librarians 2-3, Future Teachers of America 4 lPresidentJ, Radio Commit- tee 2-3-4 THEODORE FREDERICK DUSH General Nickname - Ted Ambition N Civil Engineer Favorite Saying - Ah, knock it off Yearbook Staff 4, Foot- ball 3-4, Track 2-3-4 MARY ANN FLANNIGAN Commercial Nickname - Red Ambition - To get a good iobhand go away to be an airline hostess Favorite Saying - Oh, dear Yearbook Staff 4, Ma- roonews 4, Tri-Hi-Y l-3-4, Li- brians 4, Girls' Chorus 2 MICHAEL ROBERT CROCCO College Prep Nickname -- Mickey Ambition -- Doctor Favorite Saying - YOU sucker, you Yearbook Staff 4, Student Council 2-3, Maruonews 4, Football l-2-3-4, Basketball l, Baseball 2-3-4 JEAN L. DAHLER General Nickname e- Jeannie Ambition Be an old maid Favorite Saying --- Crud Yearbook Staff 4, Student Council 4 Ureasurerl 4, Girls' Chorus 2, Forensic 2 JOHN EDWARD FANNIN General Nickname - Jack Ambition -- Get out of school Favorite Saying --- Can it, will you? Maroonews 4, Football l- 2-4, Track 3 JOHN BADGER FREDERICK General Ambition --- To ioin the Navy Favorite Saying M Hello there Yearbook Staff 4, Football 3 CManagerD 4 lManagerl, Basketball 3 lManagerl-4 lManagerj, Track 3 lMan- agerj 4 lManagerl ELAINE LOIS FUHRER General Nickname - Elaine Ambition - To be a secre- tary Favorite Saying - Oh, is that right? Yearbook Staff 4, Tri-Hi- Y 2-3-4, Girls' Chorus 2, Forensic 2 BARBARA JEAN GARDNER General Nickname - Barbara Ambition - Secretary Favorite Saying --- You Don't Sayl TIMOTHY EDGAR GARITY General Nickname - Tim Ambition - Hot rod driver NANCY ROSE GRANDINETTI General Ambition - Secretary Favorite Saying - Aw shucks Yearbook Staff 4, Ma- roonewa 3, G. A. C. 2, Fu- ture Teachers of America 4, Girls' Chorus 2-4, School News 3-4 CAROLYN SUE GALBREATH Commercial Nickname - Sue Ambition - Secretary Favorite Saying -v Oh, Joyi Yearbook Staff 4 CBusi- ness Managerj, Student Council 3 Ureasurert, Tri-Hl- Y i-2, G. A. C. 2-3-4, Li- brarians 3-4, Girls' Chorus 2-4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Forensic 2-3-4 EARL EUGENE GARDNER College Prep Nickname - Squirly Ambition - Turkey Herder Favorite Saying -- Well, I'll be a Tapawingo Turkey! Ushers' Club 4 MONICA MAE GIER General Nickname H Pink Ambition - Be a secretary Favorite Saying - lt's the living end Yearbook Staff 4, Ma- roonews 2, Tri-Hi-Y 4, Girls' Chorus 2, Forensic 2 HARRIET MAE HANDLEY Commercial Nickname - Harriet Ambition f Teacher Favorite Saying - Holy Man BETTY ELLEN HARVEY General Nickname - Harv Ambition - Secretary Favorite Saying - l'll nev- er Tell Yearbook Staff 4, Tri-Hi- Y I.-2-3-4, Maroonews 2, Girls' Chorus 2, Forensic 2 THOMAS WILLIAM HEATHERDALE College Prep Nickname f Featherhead Ambition - Baker Favorite Saying --- l dun- no DONNA RAE HERZOG General Ambition - Nurse Favorite Saying -- That's a new wrinkle Yearbook Staff 4, Student Council 2, Roman Scandals 3, 4, Maroonews 2, Tri-Hi-Y l-2-3-4 QVice Presidentj, Li- brarians 2-3-4, Future Teach- ers of America 3-4, Girls' Chorus 2-3, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Forensic 3-4 JANET EVELYN JOHNSON Commercial Ambition - Private Secre- tary Favorite Saying - Gee Whiz Yearbook Staff 4, Tri-Hi- Y 2-4, Librarians 2-3-4, Girls' Chorus 2 BEVERLY ANN HAYES College Prep Nickname 4 Bevy Favorite Saying A Gee, he's cute! Yearbook Staff 4, Roman Scandals 2-3-4 iEditorl, Ma- rocmews 4, Tri-Hi-Y 2-3--1, Librarians 2-3-4, Future Teachers of America 3-4, Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Forensic 2-3-4 CAROL ANN HERZOG General Nickname -- Annie Ambition - Nurse Favorite Saying -- Nause- ating, isn't it? Yearbook Staff 4, Roman Scandals 4, Tri-Hi-Y I-2-3--1 BONNIE GAY HUGUS General Nickname - Bon Ambition e Travel Favorite Saying - The house caved in Yearbook Staff 4, Roman Scandals 2-3 lCo-Editor?-4, Tri-Hi-Y I-2-3-4, Librarians 2- 3, Band i-2-3-4 Ureasurerj, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Foren- sic i-2-3-4, County Band 2- 3-4, Sextette 2-3-4, Radio Broadcasting 4 KATHRYN JANE JOHNSON Commercial Nickname - Kitty Ambition - Travel Favorite Saying - Well, l'll be Tri-Hi-Y l-2, Librarians 2, Girls' Chorus 2 LOIS ANN JOHNSON General Nickname - L, A. Ambition - Teacher Favorite Saying - Oh icy., Yearbook Staff 4, Roman Scandals 2-3-4, Maroonows 4, Tri-Hi-Y l-2-3-4, G. A. C. 2-3-4, Librarians 2-3-4, Fu- ture Teachers of America 3- 4, Girls' Chorus 2 NANCY LEE KLINE General Nickname - Lee Ambitino - To be a nurse Favorite Saying - Some- body goofed Roman Scandals 2, Libra- rians 2, Band l-2-3-4, Or- chestra 3-4, Forensic I-3-4, County Band 3-4 ROBERT ALDON LAIRD General Nickname - Bob Ambition - Air Force Favorite Saying - No kid- din. if DONALD LEWIS LEIDWINGER College Prep Nickname - Danny Ambition - Distinguished diplomat Favorite Saying - If you say so Yearbook Staff 4, Student Council 2-3, Senior Play 4, Maroonews 4, Ushers' Club 3-4, Safety Patrol 3, Class Officer 2 fPresidentD-4 Nice Presidentj ' LOIS KAY JOHNSON College Prep Nickname - Lois K. Ambition - Go to college Favorite Saying - We'll see Yearbook Staff 4, Senior Play 4, Roman Scandals 3-4, Maroonews 2, Tri-Hi-Y I-2- 3-4, G. A. C. 2-3-4, Libra- rians 4, Future Teachers of America 3-4, Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Forensic 2 PATRICIA ANN KRISE General Nickname - Patty Ambition - Go to college Favorite Saying - Oh, My Yearbook Staff 4, Senior Play 4, Roman Scandals 2- 3-4, Tri-Hi-Y l-2-3-4, Libra- rians 2-3-4, Girls' Chorus 2-4 BRUCE LAUGI-INER General Nickname - Butch Ambition - Get out of school Favorite Saying - You bet- ter not do that JON HENRY LONCOSKY College Prep Nickname - Dirg Ambition - Automotive de- signer Favorite Saying - One of these days Yearbook Staff 4, Ma- roonews 4, Ushers' Club 3, Bind 2, Photography Editor JOANNE KAYE LUCH5 General Nickname - Kaye Ambition - Beautician Favorite Saying -- Drop dead, will yah! Yearbook Staff 4, Tri-Hi- Y 3, G.' A. C. 3, Girls Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Forensic 2-3-4, Radio Broadcasting 4 SALLY JO LUND College Prep Nickname - Sally Ambition M To go to col- lege Favorite Saying - Dig that doll! Yearbook Staff 4 lArt Edi- torj, Senior Play 4, Roman Scandals 3-4, Maroonows 2, Tri-Hi-Y l-2-3-4, G. A. C. 2- 3-4, Librarians 4, Future Teachers of America 3-A, Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Forensic 2-3-4 RICHARD ALLEN MATHA General Nickname - Dicky Ambition - Football Football l-2-3-4, Basket- ball I-2, Track l-2-3-4 FRED WILSON MATHESON General Nickname - Freddie Ambition - To be a mil- lionaire Favorite Saying - That's what they claim Football l-2-3-4, Track 3-4 SHIRLEY JEAN LUCH5 General Nickname -- Shorty Ambition - To be a child nurse Favorite Saying - Oh my! Yearbook Staff 4, Senior Play 4, Tri-Hi-Y 2, Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 3-A, Forensic 2-3-4, Radio Broadcasting A .IAYNE EVELYN LYLE General Nickname -- Tucie Ambition - To go to col- lege Favorite Saying - Hot dogn Yearbook Staff 4, Tri-Hi- Y 2-3-4, G. A. C. 2-3-4, Li- brarians 3-A, Future Teach- ers of America 3, Girls' Chorus 2, Forensic 2 ROBERT N, MATHA General Nickname -- Bob Ambition - President of the U. S. Favorite Saying - Hey, Rowley Football l-2-3-4, Basket- ball l-2-3, Track I-2-3-4 MARIE A. MORELLI Commercial Ambition - Secretary Favorite Saying 3 Oh, that's life Yearbook Staff A, Student Council 4, Cheerleader l-2 MARY LOUISE MOYER General Nickname - Marty Ambition e Go to college Favorite Saying - Berdit- tie Yearbook Staff 4, Roman Scandals 2, Maroonews 4, Tri-Hi-Y 4, G. A. C. 2-3-4, Leaders Club 2-3 JUNE ELLEN NELSON General Nickname R Junie Ambition - Police Woman or English Teacher Favorite Saying - Oh Yearbook Staff 4, Student Council 4 fVice Presidentj, Roman Scandals 2, Tri-Hi-Y 2-3-4, G. A, C. 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls' Chorus 2- 3-4 lSecretaryJ, Forensic 2- 3-4, Class Officer 3 CVice Presiclenti GEORGE LOUIS PARIS College Prep Nickname - Parisoski Ambition - Be an engineer Favorite Saying - Mess around, lay around Yearbook Staff 4, Student Council 2-3-4 CPres.J, Senior Play 4, Maroonews 4, Ush- er's Club 2-3-4, Football I-4, Basketball i-2-3-4, Baseball 3-4 JAY STANLEY PIPER College Prep. Nickname - none Ambition - Become a Doc- tor Favorite Saying -- You don't say! Yearbook Staff 4, Student Council 4, Senior Play 4, Usher's Club 2-3-4 iPres.j, Safety Patrol 3, Mixed Chorus 4, School News 3-4 ANN MARIE MUJRNAGHAN Commercial Nickname - Annie Ambition A To be a ste- nographer Favorite Saying - l don't know Yearbook Staff 4, Libra- rian 2-3-4, Girls' Chorus 2-4, Foresnic 2 RUSSELL OKNEFSKI Commercial Nickname A Charlie Ambition - To be a pilot Favorite Saying W Who ROSALIE E. PICCIRILLO Commercial Nickname - Rosie Ambition - Travel Favorite Saying - You tell me and we'll both know Yearbook Staff 4, Roman Scandals 4, G. A. C. 2-3-4, Librarians 3-4, Radio Broad- casting 4, Cheerleader 1-2- 3-4 JOHN C. POLLIARD College Prep. Nickname - Johnny Ambition - Electrical Engi- neer Favorite Saying 4 Holy Cow Yearbook Staff 4 lAsst. Editorl, Usher's Club 4, Safety Patrol 3 VIOLET RUTH PONTIOUS Commercial Ambition - Be an account- ant Favorite Saying - E geds Yearbook Staff 4, Class Officer 4 lTreasurerJ, Treas- urer of School 3-4 NANCY ELEANOR RHINES College Prep Nickname - Nance Ambition - Own a Cadillac and a collie dog Favorite Saying- How 'bout that? Yearbook Staff 4, Student Council 3, Senior Play 4, Roman Scandals 2-3-4, Tri- Hi-Y l-2-3-4 lPresidentl, Li- brarians 2-3-4, Orchestra l, Radio Broadcasting 3-4 ARCELIA CONSTANCE ROSETO General Nickname - Archie Ambition H Welfare Work lOrphanageJ Favorite Saying - Why sure Yearbook Staff 4, Tri-Hi- Y 4, G. A. C. 3-4 QSecy. and Treas.l AllCE SCHMAELING College Prep Ambition - Become a teach- er Yearbook Staff 4, Student Council 4, Maroonews 2-3, Librarians 2, Future Teachers of America l, Forensic 2-3- 4, School News 3-4, Sex- tette 2-3-4 MARY JO PONTZER General Nickname - Sis Ambition To live in the City Favorite Saying - Who's that? Yearbook Staff 4, Senior Play 4, G. A. C. 2-3-4, Fu- ture Teachers of America 4 lSecretaryl, Cheerleaders l JOAN LEE RICH College Prep Nickname - Jo Ambition -- To live in a parsonage Favorite Saying - A--yea Yearbook Staff 4, Ma- roonews 2-3 QExchange Edi- torl, Tri-Hi-Y I-2-3-4, Libra- rians 2-3, Band l-2-3-4 lPresidentJ, Future Teachers of America 3-4, Orchestra I-2-3, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, District Band 3-4, Forensic l-2-3-4, County l-2-3-4, Girls' Sextette l-2-3-4 MAUDE HELEN SALBERG General Nickname - Mud Ambition W Undecided Favorite Saying - Hi Maroonews 4, Tri-Hi-Y 2- 3- 4, G. A, C. 2, Band l, Girls' Chorus 2, Cheerlead- er 2-3-4, Forensic l JANE LUCILLE SCOTT General Nickname - Scotty Ambition - To get married Favorite Saying - Oh, for crype's sake Yearbook 4, Tri-Hi-Y 4, Girls' Chorus 2, Forensic 2 BARBARA JEAN SHAFFER College Prep Nickname - Barb Ambition - Be a foreign language teacher Favorite Saying - Sure Thing! Yearbook Staff 4 iEditorJ, Senior Play 4 lPublicity Chairmanl, Roman Scandals 3, Tri-Hi-Y l-2-3-4 iSecre- taryj, Librarians 3, Future Teachers of America 3 LSP-- retaryj 4 Ureasurerl, Or- chestra l, Girls' Chorus 2-3, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Forensic 2-3-4, Radio Broadcasting 3- 4, Class Officer 4 iSecretaryj ROGER EUGENE SMOUSE College Prep Ambition - Radar Operator Favorite Saying - l don't know Yearbook Staff 4, Ma- roonews 4, Football 3-4 QManagerj, Basketball 3-4 iManagerJ, Track 3 iMan- agerl, Baseball 4 MARLENE H. STEIS College Prep. Ambition - Be Home Ec. teacher Favorite Saying - Alrigh- Wt, Yearbook Staff 4, Student Council 3, Roman Scandals 3-4, Tri-Hi-Y 2-3-4, Future Teachers of America 3-4, Girl's Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Forensic 2-3-4 GARY STREICH General Nickname - Gike Ambition - Diesel Mechanic Favorite Saying - You've had it KATHLEEN ROSALIND SIDELINGER General Nickname - Kathy Ambition - Be in the Waves Favorite Saying - Let's got, CAROLYN JANE STECKEL College Prep Nickname - Squee Ambition - See the world Favorite Saying - Don't walk so fast Yearbook Staff 4, Ma- roonews 2-3-4, Tri-Hi-Y l iSecretaryli4, Librarians 4, Band l-2-3, Future Teachers of America 3-4 Nice Presi- dentl, Orchestra l-2-3, Mixed Chorus 3-4 iPresi- dentj, District Band l, Foren- sic l-3-4, County Band l-2-3, Class Officer 3 iSecretaryl RICHARD ANTHONY PAUL STENTA College Prep. Nickname f Dick Ambition - Aeromechanical Engineer Favorite Saying Some Day Yearbook Staff 4, Senior Play 4, Band 2-3-4, Forensic 2-3-4, Radio Broadcasting Committee 3-4, Tri City Band 3-4 FREEDA ALICE THACHER General Nickname - Allie Ambition - Private Secre- tary Favorite Saying - Wait for me Yearbook Staff 4, Libra- rians 4 ALTHEA JEAN VANVRANKEN College Prep Nickname f Ollie Ambition -- To be a nurse Favorite Saying - Good Heavens! Yearbook 4, Senior Play 4, Maroonews 2-3-4, Tri-Hi- Y, Band I-2-3-4 CSecretaryj, Orchestra I-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, District Or- chestra 4, Forensic I-2-3-4, County Band I-2-3-4, Sex- tette I-2-3-4, Radio Broad- casting 4 ROMEO LEWIS VISLIONE Commercial Nickname - Romel-Micl- get Ambition - Navy Favorite Saying - Come ot you guys, cut it out. Student Council 3-4, Foot- ball 2-3-4, Basketball I-2-3, Track 4 GEORGE A. WOODRING General Nickname - Woody Ambition - To be an engi- neer Favorite Saying - When do we eat? Basketball I-2, Baseball 2 JOHN PETE YANKASKY College Prep Nickname - Yank Ambition - Electrical engi- neer and good musician Favorite Saying - Onward ever, backward never Class Officer I Nice Presidentl, 2 fPresidentJ THOMAS MICHAEL VENEZIANO General Nickname - Blackie Ambition -- Sleep Favorite Saying --- Hlndubit- ably Yearbook Staff 4, Senior Play 4, Ushers Club 2-3, Football I-2-3-4, Basketball I-2-3-4 NINA WILLIAMSON General Nickname -- Wimp Ambition - To be a nurse Favorite Saying -- You bet- ter believe it Tri-Hi-Y 4, Girls' Chorus, Cheerleader I-2-3-4, School News I-2, Class Officer 2 fPresidentl JANET MARIE YALE General Ambition - Airline hostess Favorite Saying -- You bet- ter not do that Student Council 3, Tri-Hi Y 4, Class Treasurer I-2, Cheerleader I-2-3-4, Schooi News I-2 JUDITH ANN YOUNG College Prep Nickname - Shvnoo Ambition v To play par golf and be rich Favorite Saying - Hey Steck Yearbook Staff 4, Student Council 2, Maroonews 2-4, Tri-Hi-Y 2-3'4, Orchestra I PEGGY ANN ZIMMERMAN Nickname - Peggy Ambition - Get a good job Favorite Saying - You be good now Yearbook Stat? 4, Girls' Chorus 2, Radio Broadcast- ing A Appreciation We wish to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for all the help and guidance we have received from our teachers and advisors during our school years. Looking back we realize that our progress from grade to grade and finally to graduation was due to the constant efforts and supervision of our teachers. We are very grateful for the patience with which they have worked with us, and we know that our association with them has been of vital importance in the building of our lives. -Senior Class of 1955 ..24.. -if 'A' ixw..,N H A 5 -A n:::,,..., 3:-N ani? wi-wf Xue? g-u:..N-A 2 . 7 13? ,f Ls! Q31 Al S- wwf W W ,XM S M A ,ff ff wwf M, x LQ i Z! f Q 4, I 0 .awffn ' Y , Q ,,,. ,. I yy 'lf N: V 1 . . wav.-am, K f V X X -. , . , X X -rm..-p-Q-'f K 7133 LQXQ wx WS Senior Dlouq CLEMENTlNE CAST Back Row: Left to Right: G. Paris CTubbyJ, .D Leidwinger CPeterJ, S. Luchs KBerthaj, A. Van Vranken fMiss Pringlel, M. Cook KMiss McNeill, R. Stenta fHankJ, T. Veneziano fAbeJ. Front Row: P. Krise Uane Annel, N. Rhines fCathyD, M. J. Pontzer 1Mrs. Kellyj, J, Carroll lClementineJ, J. Pifer lMr. Kellyj. The Senior Dlciq The senior class of 1955, on the evening of December 9, presented a three-act comedy entitled Clementine. The whole play revolved around Clemen- tine's transformation from a tomboy to a young lady. When Clem was invited to go to Cathy's Girl-Date Party, she reluctantly asked Hank in a very ungracious manner. Hank refused Clem, but accepted Cathy's invitation. This irked Clem, so she decided she would get revenge on Hank by beating him in an oratorical contest. During the contest Clem angered Miss Prin- gle who had quite a bit of influence in town elections as head of the Women Voters' League. Since Clem's father was running for mayor, this might have ruined his chances to win. Clem won the contest, but when she learned she had en- dangered her father's chances to be elected, she went to Miss Pringle and apologized and sold her on her dad's program. By this action Clem proves to Hank that she is a lady and wins his heart which brings the play to a happy conclusion. Much credit must be given to the cast and Miss Jones, the director, for producing such a good play. W 'v-1 Whiz if W ,. PL W 'S fa . My . l nr M - A, 1 . 'Y 4-.N ' mx ax J my ,V 1? 5, uma Em ,J ,A as-wx: if af: 4 . wikis? Q, A55 M ,lv A M sm Wap Knkwwe X M xx we X K 3 , b' in if Q QS :M M. 'Q fx if - ' k bg K xl-1.52 - SSW 4 . aww. rfb ix - 95 S 9 . .2 N X Officers JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Back Row: Left to right Miss Plasterer, Advisor. Second Row: D. Askey, Presidentg K. Smith, Secre tary. Front Row: R. Herzog, Vice Presidentg R. Fitch Treasurer. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Back Row: Lefl Io right F. Stenta, Presidentp R McGinnis, Treasurer. Fornf Row: L. Klawuhn, Vice President: Mrs. Harvey Advisory N. Smith, Secretary. FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: T. Jones, Presidentg G. Englund, Treas- urerg B. Perryman, Secretaryg P. Dunn, Vice Presi- dent. HOME ROOM 104 Back Row: Left to right: S. Delhunty, R. Brend- Iinger, J. Allegretto, W. Anderson, D. Bennett, R, Armanini, M. Gardner, R. Billick, F. Elmquist, G. Blair, R. Froberg. Third Row: T. Fisher, W. Brunner, D. Frederick, M. Frederico, L. Carlson, A. Dush, F. Eckborg, D. Dolby, R. Coon, A. Becker. Second Row: P. Fischer, J. Cousins, C. Caggiano, J. Angello, S. Beck, A. Blair, M. Cleaver. Front Row: G. Cowart, K. Burns. HOME ROOM 210 Back Row: left to right: B. Zwald, B. Prechtl M. Wood, B. Streich, J. Zimmerman, V. Zurfluh, G. Roof, B. Nulf, G. Steis, G. McQuor1e, F. Won derly. Thidr Row: T. Prechtl, C. Raspatello, F. Russell, A. Smith, A. Oknefski, S. Van Vranken, B Steger, N. Peterson, A. Thorwart. Second Row: T. Stratton, P. Serafini, J. Pomroy B. Metrovich, P. Streich. Front Row: S. Simon, J. Simpson. -31.. 3 Q HOME ROOM 205 Back Row: Left to right: J. Johnson, D. Lanese R. Henry, R. Holmberg, R. Herrmann, R. Hoare J. Gorton, R. Gunnesron. Fourth Row: S. Heatherdale, R. McMahon, D Matheson, J. Glantz. Third Row: A. Leithner, D. Juers, C. Martino, P Mahany, G. Johnson, J. Johnson, P. Himes, C McAulay. Second Row: T. Luchs, T. Kalgren, N. Herzing J. Greich, K. Handley, D. Johnson, M. Garity. Front Row: N. Hooven, B. McMinn, A. Johnson. HOME ROOM 102 HOME ROOM 103 Back Row: Left to right: R. Burgeson, J, Armanini, B. Cypers, Back Row: Left to right: J. Johnson, B, Johnson, R. Krmf H. Buhite, P. Clover, D. Congalton. merer, E. Galbreath, J. King. Third Row: R. Ditch, R. Cenni, J. Benton, D. Anlerson, R. Second Row: D. Johnson, R. lmclorf, J. Kosco, B. Kraft, A. Ewing. Kemmerer, J. I-larriger, J. Kreigel, J. Kepner, J. Johnson. Second Row: J. Barker, S. Brunner, G. Burgeson, H. Blair, D. Front Row: E. Fuhrer, L. Huber, J. Gorton, D. Kline, S. Kul- Durnell, A. Abplanalp, A. Bennett, D. Diehl, T. Buehler. backi, D. Geyer, P. Johnson, R. Handley, D. Fink. From Row: H Brody, N. Egolf, C. Anderson, J. Becker, P. Buhler, J. Casalo. Sophomores HOME ROOM 105 HOME ROOM 206 Back Row: Left to right: B. Murphy, D. Lanese, J. Nelson, B. Back Row: left to right: E. Rich, J. Wiggins, D. Wilson, H Lowe, A. Neill, R. Nelson, P. Miller. Pontious, G. Stover, J. Wall, W. Wood, J. Steinburg. Second Row: C. Lindsey, J. Overbeck, A. Lewis, R. Mac Donald, Second Row: M. A. Sullivan, M. Simpson, P. Raybuck, D. Trout M. Mott, J. Lund, S. Newquist, D. Lynch, D. Magrini, E. Oldani, P. Tegano, P. Russel, M. Stairs, E. Wolff, R. Parisi. Front Row: B. Raybuck, P. Von Arx, P, Sherry, M. Rhines. From Row: S. Olson, J. Moore, L. Larson, K. Lowe, B. Miller, H. Papa, J. Lynch, F. Morelli, R. Laird. wvMay.wm4f-ffA.1.,.sfwsiN 1-f:.M,,fa.w . A m W . 4-wr. ywmrvw wra1 'rli-fwi.7rg Freshmen Back Row: Left to right: E. Ecklund, J. Dush, R. Zwald, D. McKnight, P. Garrel, P. Dunn, C. Wood, T. Jones, S. Angello, G. Oertly, L. Knox, M. Ciroli, R. Jameson, G. French, R. Borori. Fifth Row: V. Black, D. Sherry, J. Hugar, L. Huber, R. Dinardo, J. Copelli, W. Wiese, L. Robinson, G. Englund, B. Gorton, J. Sestina, M. Butterfuss, C. DeGroat, S. Thompson. Fourth Row: D. McLaughlin, E. Buffington, A. Streich, D. Gardner, E. Bugden, L. Erlanson, A. Wensel E. Stairs, K. VanOrsdale, C. Assalone. Third Row: J. Cristini, D. Shannon, L. Rose, J. Roynan, J. Cousins, P. Askey, B. Mader, J. Charlesen J. Dutcher, R. A. Engeman, B. Zook, S. Shaffer, E. Grazioli, K. Abplanalp, N. Predko, P. Yearick, J. Bennett Second Row: D. Brunner, L. Northrop, J. Weidert, J. Manno, B. Brown, A. Simon, J. Bell, J. Greene M. A. Livingston, J. Sherry, S. Elmquist, B. Brian, A. Chittister, A. Snyder, B. Becker. First Row: L. Buehler, T. Thompson, S. Mann, R. Bonini, B. Nyquist, M. Whitacker, J. Gusmerotti, E Campbell, J. Steckel, A. Timblin, R. Paris, F. Brunnelli, P. Pontzer, P. Harriger, B. Perryman, D. Hooven Back Row: l left to right: G. Carnahan, E. Berger, P. Johnson, E. Carnesali, R. Austin, W. Reed, G. Matheson, R. McFadden, M. Burns. Second Row: P. Eckert, D. Clover, K. Hartland, H. Prechtl, J. Bullers, P. Johnson, B. Pontious, P. Buhler, S. Forringer. First Row: B. Bundy, B. Pierce, G. Gnan, D. Kalgren, D. Bortz, P. Metrovich, M. Casalo, M. Healy, M. Johnson -33- I wk Ig? 2 X 5 55.1 M, f wx W Mmum--A-,I N Q- f n f 'z 1 M' M1 gm, 5 1: MR-I v X ' w T- 5 I I if -:: .. 'L J '7f,f,e9'S, v J 4' iffy' X . 1 , Q' ff' M k ff ya' gp, ,., '3 ' 'T' - .sm w NN fQfi1 X: 5: Q , K Ain x A 5' x.. A X 1, Q WW FW A . wg, I sg , f 'SQ 253 ' ' 'v f :la V - nn. - -. Q N M x . ,pfhh AW . . I 214, 5. vw fwfw wvgfwmxgfsxeagxfqgvgy Www-suwviwsfg-353155 x keg: xwgsw fgpyz. .A greg aff:-zz w mfsw Ml' we 5501 fmi?v-'3Ei1g2K3l'M95'f:W:a:V .Wy k ?W:zw2:kfaf?qvm W airing?igggiyymzglfs mE'MQSx JRTW 5 W , wMP:M5ww.f1wW- Diff ft VL 5'.?Qm1E'fS3i53TCQv5 R 'QTY N me'-' qwfww E zz Eii'iEiM:.QQ A 11wwx.,U.M -- gggggafgwwf. Q 5335: 4 ' - MH..-- 15555555 gmgw .1 f - , XXM .ww ,R 'TN X M The Elker Steiff EDITORIAL STAFF Back Row: left to right, Miss Harper, Advisor, S. Galbreath, Business Manager. Second Row: J. Polliard, Assistant Editor, J. Loncosky, Pho- tography Editor, B. Brown, Sports Editor. Front Row: S. J. Lund, Art Editor, B. Shaffer, Editor, T. Vene- ziano, Assistant Photography Editor, This year the seniors planned the yearbook in a different manner by electing the editorial staff for the 1955 Elker in the spring. The editors met with the representative of the yearbook com- pany and planned the layout of the book. Then when we returned in the fall the dummy was here and we were all ready to start to work. Looking for ways to have our book more attractive, we decided to use paper sculpture and photography in making up the division pages. The editorial staff contributed its part by making the write-ups more colorful, and the photography staff endeavored to shift from old, standard ideas of placement to new and different ones. Individ- ual and group pictures were taken during the last week in September and the first week in October. The book was Hnanced by the annual maga- zine subscription sale, the sale of yearbooks, the sale of candy in the cafeteria, and the sale of refreshments at football games. The proceeds from our very successful Eno-Ball were also de- voted to the yearbook. All the staff members are to be commended for working faithfully and for giving their time so that this year's Elker would be a success. However, we all know that this success would not have been possible without the aid and guid- ance of our advisor, Miss Harper. To her we offer our heartiest thanks. ELKER STAFF Back Row: left to right, J. Rich, M. Steis, B. Hayes, G. Paris, R. Smouse, R. Stenta, M. Crocco, T. Dush, J. Pifer, D. Leidwinger, J. Andrus, J. Frederick, M. J. Pontzer, A. Schmaeling, A. Murnaghan. Third Row: D, Herzog, K. Luchs, D. Donahue, M. Gier, L. A. Johnson, K. Anderson, B. Hugus, A. Van Vranken, P. Zimmerman, J. Lyle, B. Clouser, V. Pontious, J. Carroll. Second Row: A. Thacher, J. Dahler, C. Herzog, L. K. Johnson, M. Flannigan, P, Krise, M. Cook, K. Sidelinger, R. Piccirillo, M. Moyer, A. Roseto, N. Grandinetti. Front Row: N. Rhines, J. Scott, E. Fuhrer, B. Harvey, S. Luchs, Jean Dahler, J. Nelson, C. Steckel, J. Johnson. Student Council The aims and purpose of the Student Coun- cil were to coordinate and promote activity and encourafie participation on the part ot the stu- dents. The council also had the responsibiltiy of developing in the students a growing apprec- iation of membership in a democracy by provid- ing the educative responsibilities of, and princi- ples of participation in such a democracy in the school. Likewise the council provided opportunity for the development of leadership and promoted the general welfare ot the student body and the school. The council representing the entire student body was under the supervision of Miss Lauder, the faculty advisor. The group this year consisted of 25 members. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Left to Right: M. Frederico, Secretaryg J. Nelson, Vice-Presi lent, G. Paris, President, J. Dahler, Treasurer, Miss Lauder Advisor. STUDENT COUNCIL Back Row: Left to right, F. Stenta, R. lmdorf, M. Gardner, J. Andrus, J. Allegretto, J, Pifer, E. Anderson, .I. King, J. Moore, R, Cenni, D. Herzog. Second Row: A. Schmaeling, R. Mac Donald, K. Smith, J. Johnson, B. Steger, A. Abplanalp, R. Raybuck. Front Row: J. Casalo, D. Fink, The Roman Scandals The Roman Scandals was originally started as a project of the Latin IV class, but since there are no longer Latin III and IV classes, its staff membership has been open to all Latin and non- Latin students. This year, in addition to school news and Roman customs and oddities, it has added pages from the French and Spanish class- es. Under the capable direction of Miss Lauder, faculty advisor, and Beverly Hayes, editor, the paper was published eight times during the past school year. The paper celebrated its Qlst an- niversary in March. Back Row: left to right, J. Harriger, B. Kraft, C. McAu ay M. Mott, J. Kreigel, M. Stsis, Fifth Row: C. Herzog, P. Krise, R. Piccirillo, A. Lewis, Johnson, Miss Lauder, Advisor. Fourth Row: E. Rich, J. Moore, R. McGinnis, J. Glantz Fischer. Third Row: L. A. Larson, N. Egolf, H. Papa, D. Diehl. Second Row: D. Fink, R. Ditch, K. Burns. Front Row: B. Hayes, M. J. Pontzer. Back Row: Left to right, P. Russell, N. Peterson, B. Hugus D. Herzog, L. A. Johnson, S. J. Lund, K. Smith. Fourth Row: S. Newquist, B. Steger, J. Lund, M. Stairs, L Klawuhn, R. MacDonald. Third Row: D. Matheson, B. Lowe, D. Lanese, D. Lanese, F Russell. Second Row: D. Magrini, M. A. Sullivan, N. Rhines, J. Dahler. Kneeling: S. Simon. 2fl?1l?EY2lll . x, ,. .3 . 1.5 Ig , U . 525.5 E ii-B' T ?umwDeewWvWEHWil2 FQSLX EQ fig: te 0:33 whegfe W ,3,.,..,,s,,,s5345 .. WM. .AA-Q- ss or elowff QW ffe Nisii ef lil M EN? A K 'A A 3 Tjfsw W 'E .gg V? 'i sf me ww 'w SQ .Tyr 3 in li df, ff 22:10 re F . . rf ff ss W, ,wwf 53 . 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They were assisTed by members of The office pracTice class under The direcTion of Miss Harper. During The second semesTer The sTafT was made up of all inTeresTed sTudenTs regardless of Their iournalisTic experience. George Paris served as ediTor and Carolyn STeckeI as secreTary. This year The sTaff sTarTed a new sysTem as The paper made iTs appearance once every Two weeks insiead of once a monTh. Tri-Hi-Y During The pasi year The Tri-Hi-Y has been a very acTive organizaiion. Being chiefly a service club, The girls made The CounTy Home aT ST. Marys Their main service proiecT by collecfing magazines for Them every monTh, by sending Them Chrisimas cards and boxes of cookies and candy, and by visiTing Them periodically. Money-making proiecTs included The LiTTle Leauge concession sfands, selling candy, cookies, and coffee aT Teachers' insTiTuTe, bake sales, and dances. The ValenTine Dance was The one big social evenT. An informal Tea was held insTead of The usual MoTher-Daughfer Banquef. The insTallaTion of The officers for T955-56 Took place in assembly in early May. The girls also sponsored Be Kind To Teachers Week. The club is To be complimenfed on its splen- TR'-H'-Y OFFTCERS did program carried out under The capable direc- TlOl'l of Mrs. C. STuarT EdW6I'dS, The advisor. dent, D, Herzog, Vice President, B. ShafTer, Secretary Back Row: Left to right, P. Russell, B. Kraft, J. Lund, S. Beck, A. Blair, A. Dush, J. Johnson, M. Frederico, A. Oknefski, D. Matheson, A. Abplanalp, S. Van Vranken, M. Gier, L. A. Johnson, S. Lund, B. Hayes, B. Hugus, A. Van Vranken. Sixth Row: S. Brunner, L. Klawhun, A. Lewis, J. Harriger, N. Herzing, D. Johnson, M. Salberg, G. Johnson, M. Flannigan, P. Krise, L. K. Johnson, M. Steis, J. Rich, L. Carlson, J. Carroll. Fifth Row: C. Raspatello, H. Blair, B. Clouser, J. Lyle, M. Moyer, C. Steckel, J. Dahler, E. Fuhrer, J. Scott, K. Anderson, N. Williamson, M. Cook. Fourth Row: P. Johnson, P. Tegano, C. Herzog, N. Egolf, C. Anderson, J. Yale, B. Harvey, J. Johnson, A. Roseto. Third Row: N. Hooven, J. Simpson, P. Serafini, P. Fischer, P. Streich, D. Geyer, K. Burns. Second Row: A. Johnson, J. Nelson, B. McMinn, S. Simon, E. Fuhrer. Kneeling: S. Kulbacki, J. Pomroy. Left to right, J. Dahler, Treasurer, N. Rhines, Presi- Future Teachers of America F. T. A. OFFICERS FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Back Row: K. Smith, D. Herzog, B. Hayes, L. A. Johnson, S. J. Lund, A. Schmaeling. Fifth Row: N. Grandinetti, B. Steger, D. Matheson, C. McAulay, F. Russell, L. K. Johnson Fourth Row: J. Carroll, J. Rich. Third Row: M. Steis, M. Cook. Second Row: N. Hooven, D, Johnson. Front Row: B. McMinn, P. Fischer. The Future Teachers ot America was organ- ized in 1953 as the Arnold C. Nelson Club. This club was opened to all juniors and seniors. This year the F.T.A. carried on an interest- ing and varied program. Many interesting speak- ers were heard who discusssed ditlferent aspects of teaching. Various projects were undertaken including visiting several colleges and observing teachers in action. All these projects were plann- ed To prove helpful to the members later in their teaching careers. Back Row: Left to right, B. Shaffer, Treasurer, Miss Harper, Advisor, M. J. Pontzer, Secretary. Third Row: J. Dahler, President. Second Row: C, Steckel, Vice President. Front Row: S. Simon, Librarian. -41- Librarians LIBRARIANS Back Row: Left to right, S. Lund, B. Hayes. Seventh Row: Mrs. Woomer, Advisor, D. Donahue, D. Herzog, M. Stairs, L. Johnson. Sixth Row: M. Flannigan, J. Carroll, M. Cook, P. Krise, J. Lyle, L. Johnson. Fifth Row: K. Siclelinger, A. Smith, C. Martino, N. Rhines, P. Himes, A. Lewis, C. Galbreath, A. Murnaghan. Fourth Row: A. Thatcher, D. Matheson, D, Johnson, C. McAulay, B. Clouser, R. Piccirillo. Third Row: K. Burns, J. Johnson, J, Dahler, P. Sherry, R. Fitch, P. Fischer. Second Row: A. Johnson, G. Cowart, C. Steckel. Front Row: B. McMinn. left fo 'l9l1f. A. Schmaeling, Miss Jones, Advisor, J. Pifer, N. Grand- inetti. School News D424 Scafetq Dcitrol Back Row: Lefi to right, D. Wilson, A. Neill, B. Lowe, F. Wonderly. Froni Row: E. Rich, J. Steinburg, W. Wood. Ushers' Club Back Row: left to right, F. Elmquist, D. Leidwinger, J. Polliard, F. USHERS' CLUB OFFICERS Wonderly. Second Row: G. Blair, A. Neill, E. Galbreath, R. Froberg. left to right, J. Pifer, President, Mr. McQuown Front Row: J. Barker, D. Wilson, D. Juers. Advisor, D. Askey, Vice President. -43- Reel Spinners Back Row: Left to right: A. Neill, J. Allegrefto, R. Hoare, J. Johnson, R. Billick. Second Row: Mr. Matchulet, Advisor, R. McMahon, J. Cappella, M. Gardner, R. Parisi. Fronf Row: P. Vorano, R. Armanini, D. Askey, T. Fisher. HOBBY CLUB OFFICERS Back Row: lofi io right, B. Hoare Vice-President, J. Johnson, Presi dent, Mr. Kane, Advisor. Front Row: Don Lanese, Guard, J Glantz, Guard, Dean Lanese, Sec- retary. H bbq Club Back Row: left to right, Mr. Kane, Advisor. Third Row: D. Lanese, E. Galbreath, M. Gardner, J. Johnson, B. Murphy. Second Row: P. Votano, R, McMahon, J. Johnson, W. Brunner, J. Glantz Front Row: J. Overbeck. -ww41n.NmQmm'w,wn Girls' Athletic Club Back Row: left to right, A. Oknefski, L. Klawuhn, S, Brunner, L. Carlson, J. Lund, N. Smith, H. Blair. Second Row: S. Galbreath, D. Breland, A. Lewis, P. Tegano, J. Nelson, L. K. Johnson, J. Lyle. Front Row: J. Angello, P. Harriger, R. Piccirillo, P. VonArx, C. Anderson, M. Moyer. Our favorite girl athletes were very interest- ed participants in school activities during the past year. As might be expected, they showed their true colors at sports events. They sold programs at all the football games, and they sponsored the bonfire and snake dance before our big game with 'Burg. The girls also served the football banquet at the end of the season. Mrs. Anderson served as their able and capable advisor. -45W G. A. C. OFFICERS left to right, B. Clouser, President, Mrs. Anderson, Advisor, A. Roseto, Secretary-Treasurer. .ng wa , .Q W L , 23 ' y, A 5 Q gig' ::- .lg 'yy ,. 4 M- LA WL ' 1 ii Sm 1 X A ' 12513 Z' M' 'n, s -ak Rf' , dl Sl '. , ,,..vv7Yww K . -1 5 A .f . l ' 2,3 ' 'P' ' qff S. 'S V fi I H-Af.-n ' ' 195 3,-pi, RJ-LS. Band BAND OFFICERS Mr. Ziegler, Directory B. Hugus, Secretaryg J. Rich, Presidentg A. VanVranken, Treasurerg R. Sfenta, V. President. Time out Tense moment? Hold that pose After the fall marching season was over, R. H. S. BAND Sixth Row: left to Right, N. Hooven, B. Steger, N. Peterson, D. Johnson, D. Stenta, F. Russell, P. Bueh- ler, W. Anderson, T. Luchs. Fifth Row: R. Reed, B. Brown, J. Barker, B. McGinnis, B. Hugus, B. Barker, F. Wonderly, M. Hartland, A. VanVranken, M. Spillane, M. Stairs, M. Ciroli. Fourth Row: B. Billick, T. Dunn, R. Holmberg, E, Rich, D, Juers, T. Fisher, B. Swanson, R. Engeman, E, Stairs, L. Erlanson, E. Fuhrer, P. Vearick, R. Reed. Third Row: G. Blair, F. Elmquist, K. Burns, P. Johnson, K. Nelson, B, Anderson, C. Weaver, P. Pontzer, J.Engeman, M. K. Hartland, B. Raxbuck. Second Row: M. Smith, B. Zook, J. Bell, C. Engwall, D. Pontzer, J, Rich, E. Oldani, E. Galbreath, J. Cousins, D. Sestina, J. Weidow, J. Lund, N. Kline, T. Cook. Front Row: J, Carroll, S. Shaffer, J. Sestina, P. Fisher, R. MacDonald. Penn State on November 6, when it took part in High School Band Day, They participated in the parade and in the half-time performance. They also saw the game between Penn State and Holy Cross. The Ridgway High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Lewis W. Ziegler added a lot of color to football games this year by their snappy numbers which they played during the games and by their varied types of half-time routines. Each year a big improvement has been made in the band both in musical ability ancl in appearance. Several new instruments were pur- chased for the band by the employees of the Elliott Company. The maiorettes sported new uniforms at the Reynoldsville and Johnsonburg football games. Again this year, there was a pep band which participated in the pep meetings held by the cheerleaders before each game. The R. H. S. Band made a fine showing at the band settled down to hard work on concert music. Several students represented our band at the Tri City Band Concert which was held in January. Some of the R. H. S. musicians also attended the District Band Festival held in Mans- field, Pennsylvania. In April, after months of in- tensive practice, the band headed for Clarion State Teachers' College to enter the forensic com- petition. We were justifiably proud of our band this year and are looking forward to a bigger and better band in the future. Girls' Chorus Back Row: left to right, S. J. Lund, K. Luchs, P. Himes, A. Kemmerer, A. Oknefski, B. Hayes, L. Klawuhn, D. Mafheson, B. Sfeger, S. Beck, F. Russell, R. Fitch, M. Sfreich. Third Row: N. Peterson, S. Brunner, D. Frederick, N. Herzing, B. Kraft, R. MacDonald, A. Murnaghan, N. Grandinetfi, P. Russell. Second Row: C. McAulay, D. Durnell, J. Harriger, C. Anderson, P. Buhler, A. Lewis, J. Kosco, L. K. Johnson, M. Steis, D. Breland. Front Row: L. Larson, N. Egolf, J. Nelson, J. Angelic, J. Casalo, Miss Benson, Director, N. Hooven, D. Diehl, H. Blair, M. Cook, S. Galbreafh. Sextette Left lo Right: J. Rich, A. VanVranken, B. Hugus, N. Hooven, J. Carroll, M. Cook A. Schmaeling, Accornpanist. -50- MIXED CHORUS OFFICERS Mixed Chorus Back Row: Left to Right, G. Blair, Librarian, D. Juers, Librarian, D. Congalton, Custodian of Robes. Second Row: B. Hayes, Pianis1, J. Cousins, Custodian of Robes. Front Row: N, Hooven, Secretary, C. Sreckel, President, Miss Benson Directress. Back Row: Left to Right, K. Luchs, S VanVranken, C. McAulay R. Kernmerer, R. Holmberg, R. Froberg, D. Congalton, F. Elm quist, B. Hugus, D. Herzog, B. Hayes. Third Row: S. J. Lund, P. Himes, J. Angelo, R. Stenfa, F. Won derly, G. Blair, B. Lowe, D. Breland, S. Galbreaih, B. Shaffer Second Row: A. VanVranken, J. Nelson, S. Luchs, T. Fisher E. Rich, D, Johnson, C. Steckel, J. Cousins, R. Fitch. Front Row: J. Rich, N. Hooven, J. Moore, R. Ditch, D. Juers J. Carroll, M. Cook, Miss Benson, Director. Qucirtette left to Right: J. Cousins, Accompanisf, F. Elrriquist, R. Froberg, T. Fisher, D. Juers, Qrchestrci Back Row: Lefi fo righl, Mr. Ziegler, Director, S, Andrus, S. Shaffer, B. Raybuck, M. K. Hartland, J. Barker T. Luchs, F. Elmquist, A. VanVranken, T. Fisher. Second Row: D. Sestina, E. Eberl, D. Lyle, C. Parks, M. Stairs, E. Bugden, M. Ciroli, N. Kline. Front Row: P. Streich, P. Pontzer, D. Pontzer, B. Bugden, M. A. Sullivan, R, Engeman, J. Weldow, M. Spillane. Standing: Lef! to right, T. Fisher, J. Cousins, Second Row: F, Elmquist, W. Anderson, J. Barker, T. Luchs, E. Galbreath. First Row: E. Rich, N, Kline, Mr. Ziegler, Director, E. Bugden. Dance Bond Q - ,irgxx 4, .Egg -ki,-i V v-k- 5 .Q ,X 'Q' A -:.:f:g2Eusw- L- , ., f is -' -Q,-myf, X H, sw' wwf- 1 A . :ig-K S y Q naw FOOTBALL SQUAD Back Row: Left to right, Mr. Marts, Coach, R. McMahon, R. Coon, J. Kepner, S. Olson, R, Cenni, F. Stenta, R. Nelson, T. Stratton, J. Frederick, Manager, R. Smouse, Manager, B. Brown, Manager, Mr. Matchulet, Assistant Coach. Second Row: M. Gardner, J. Johnson, T. Prechtl, R. Parisi, J. Allegretto, H. Pontious, R, Arrnanini, M. Wood, W. Brunner, W. Wood. Front Row: T. Veneziano, G. Paris, J. Fannin, F. Matheson, M. Crocco, T. Dush, M. Matha, R. Clouser, E. Anderson, B. Matha, R. Viglione. Here are our twins. Those two! Ready for action! Senior Lettermen Back Row: Left io right, Mr. Maris, Coach, B. Matheson, M. Crocco, D, Mafha, E. Anderson, Mr. Nafchulet, Assistant Coach, Front Row: B. Brown, Manager, J. Frederick, Manager, J. Fannin, B. Matha, G. Paris, T. Veneziano, R. Viglione, R. Smouse, Manager. It Weis Worth Waiting For In the traditional November ll clash it was a determined Elker squad against a slight overcontident Burg outfit. The teams swapped punches the tirst half with two Burg thrusts being stopped inside the Elker twenty. As the second half got underway it became apparent that the relentless onslaught of the big Ridgway line was taking its toll as the Rambler backs were thrown tor long and repeated losses. Midway through the third quarter Tom Prechtl took a hand-off 'From his quarterback and tight-roped forty yards ot pay-dirt, only to have it called back Here the Elkers again showed what kind of stutt they were made of as they fought back with everything they had and pushed across a touchdown with only a minute and a half to go. The scoring play was an Allegretto to Crocco pass that was Used at exactly the right time and caught Burg completely off guard. Their tally accounted tor all the scoring in the game and gave Ridgway a six to nothing C6-Ol win over their arch rivals. -56- Back Row: Left to right, Mr. Johnson, Coach, E. Krise, T. Thompson, E. Clouser, D. Delhunty, C. Bren- nen, A. Streich, L. Fink, A. Simon, M.. Whitaker, R. Bonini, Manager. Second Row: D. Gnan, G. Matheson, R. Mader, C. Wood, T. Jones, R. McFadden, J. Zimmerman, T. Traveny. From Row: R. Trumbull, C. Greico, J. Cousins, T. Austin, J. Charlesen, R. Ecklund, L. Shobert. ELKERS GET OFF TO POOR START The '54 Elker football season got off to a low start when the team was soundly defeated by Kane 25 to O. The whole game was decided in the first quarter when the Wolves took an l8-O lead. The rest of the game was played in even terms with the ball changing hands constantly. At this point it looked like we had a long season ahead of us. TWO IN A ROW The next game the team showed a lot of improvement but were defeated by the rugged Emporium Red Raiders 27 to 13. Before the game was a few minutes old Melvin Gardner, Ridgway end, picked up an Emporium fumble and raced 60 yards for a touchdown. However, the rest of the game was all Emporium although the Elkers did stage a hard last quarter rally and tried to cut the score. Fred Matheson scored the other Ridgway touchdown. WE DID IT AGAIN Yes, our Elkers did it again. They lost to the pent-up Brockway Rovers by a score of T3 to 7. The team as a whole showed little after the loss of scrappy halfback, Tom Veneziano, early in the second quarter. Brokway scored in the first and last stanzas while Ridgway's lone tally came on a three yard effort by Fred Matheson and an extra point by Bob Matha. IT'S ABOUT TIME In front of a meager showing of home fans, the Elkers finally got the offensive gears to mesh and promptly reeled off a i9 to 6 victory over the hapless Dutch. It marked the Elkers' first win in four starts and the fourth setback for the St. Marys Dutch in as many tries. The Elkers' touch- downs were made by Fred Matheson, George Paris, and Tom Prechtl. The extra point was made by Jim Allegretto. TWO IN A ROW The Elkers were high as kites for this game and showed very well on defense. The Brook- ville Raiders came close only once and spent the rest of the time bottled up in their own territory. Dick Matha was perhaps the defensive star for Ridgway, as he blocked two punts and stopped the Raider backs for repeated loss. The offensive punch for the Elkers was furnished by Bleak Allegretto who had a touchdown and two extra points. Fred Matheson and Tom Veneziano each had a touchdown. The Elkers won this game by a 20 to O score and showed that at least they were ready to move. FOOTBALL GRINDS TO A STOP IN RIDGWAY At a special meeting of the board of Health it was decided that the polio outbreak in Ridgway was of severity enough to stop all forms of un- necessary physical exercise. lnto this category fell football, so for Two weeks the sport of foot- ball didn't exist in Ridgway. The polio ban forced cancellation of our games with Smethport and Warren. BOUNCING BACK STORNG The Elkers came out of their long lay-off and promptly scored two quick touchdowns on Reyn- oldsville. It didn't seem important at the time that both extra points were missed, but as the game wore on, Reynoldsville matched Ridgway's touchdowns and added two PATs to go ahead with only three minutes left in the ball game. Here Ridgway massed their forces and started a drive of some seventy yards to a touchdown, an extra point, and victory. Bob Matha and Mickey Crocco accounted for the Elker's early scoring, while Tommy Veneziano tallied Ridg- way's winning marker. The Elkers won their ball game by a 19 to 14 count. JR. HI. FOOTBALL -57.. Basketball Summcuru The Ridgway High School Elkers, under The coaching of Harold Johnson, finished Their reg- ular baskeTball season wiTh a record of T2 wins and 9 losses. Their record Tor The A. M. L. was 8 wins and 2 losses. Both of Their losses came aT The hands of The Johnsonburg Blueiays. As a resulT, Ridgvvay finished The A. M. L. season in second place, direcTly behind Johnsonburg. Ridgway's Jim Bleak AllegreTTo was se- lecTed for The Allegheny MounTain League All- STar FirsT Team. He received 28 voTes ouT of a possible 30 voTes. Tom Veneziano and Garold STover were selecTed Tor The second Team. Bob Hoare received an honorable menTion. Our Top scorer Tor The year was Bleak AllegreTTo who had a ToTal of 318 poinTs. The Team loses only Two leTTermen This year, Tom Veneziano and George Faris. Five leTTermen will be reTurning for nexT year's season. The iunior varsiTy, under The coaching of LayTon MaTchuleT, had a record of T3 Wins and 8 losses. They had a flne Team and were The only Team To deTeaT The Johnsonburg Junior Var- siTy. BASKETBALL SQUAD Back Row: left To righi, Mr. Johnson, Coach, R. Cenni, Manager, R. McMahon, D. Johnson, J. Gnan, F. STenTa, J. Wiggins, R. Smouse, Manager, Mr. MaTchuleT, Assisfant Coach. Second Row: E. GalbreaTh, D. Herzog, B. Streich, R. Nelson, H. Buhite, R. Parisi, R. Coon, J. Frederick, Manager. Front Row: T. Predko, J. Zimmerman, G. Paris, J. Allegretfo, R. Hoare, G. STover, T. Veneziano, G. McQuone ..5g- That's the way! Waiting for the ball Those refs and their iump balls More Jump balls W ? Basketball Ridgway Opp. INDIVIDUAL SCORING 52 Brockway ....,..,. 37 Allegretto .. ...................,..,., 52 Sandy Twp. .,....,., 37 Stover ,..,.. , 49 SmeThporT .. ..4..... 52 Hoare ,,... .. 45 Smefhporl . ......... 50 Veneziano 49 Sandy Twp. . ,.,...... 47 McQuone 68 Sykesville .,.,..,.. 50 Paris .....,. I 39 Brockway .....,,.. 53 Zimmerman 49 ST. Marys ......... 37 Mafha ....., 58 Emporium ..,...... 20 Buhife 49 Johnsonburg ,4.,4.,., 57 60 Sheffield ..... .......,, 5 8 44 Kane ,,.,..,.... .4....... 6 5 50 Wilcox ,,..... ..,.4.... 4 5 Y 46 Sykesville r,....,. ..... . .60 44 Johnsonburg ...,.,... 48 59 ST. Marys ....... ..47 67 Emporium . ......... 44 58 Brookville . ...,,..., 55 65 Sheffield l4,..., ..6l 40 Kane ..r..,, ,i.,.,.... 6 5 63 Wilcox ..,, ..r... ....... 5 8 Wins Losses - 9 -59- SENIOR LETTERMEN G. Paris, Mr. Johnson, Coach, T Veneznano t's gotta! Ge? ahold of it! Anxious wailing Mad scramble Get 1l1at rebound' Junior High Basketball Ridgway 28 27 39 34 1 8 29 33 31 43 33 Brockway Johnsonburg Kane Brookville DuBois Brockway Johnsonburg Brookville Kane DuBois JR. HI BASKETBALL OPP 17 17 25 31 45 23 28 20 28 41 Back Row: Leff to Righi, L. Shobert, C. Greico, T. Jones, R. Mader, J. Zimmerman, R. Ecklund, T. Austin D. McKnight, P. Garell, J. Charlesen, Manager. Front Row: T. Traveny, C. Brennen, R. Eagen, E. Krise, E. Clouser, R. Dinardo, R. Benton, J. Miller Mr. Marzzacco, Coach. Baseball BASEBALL TEAM Standing: Left to Right, R. Torta, R. Parisi, M. Crocco, Mr. Mellett, Coavh, B. Brown, R. Cleaver, J. Alle- gretto. Kneeling: R. Bonini, Manager, R. Cenni, G. McQuone, G. Paris, J. Capuano, D. Herzgo, M. Whittaker, Manager. The baseball season opened with some twenty hopefuls turning out for the first practice sessions. Under the guidance of Coach Mellet the team showed well afield but had little suc- cess at bat the first time around the six-team loop. the league told a dif- won four games and rain, and the other a the Brockway Rovers. The second round of ferent story as Ridgway dropped two, one in the much disputed contest to The season was marked by two exceptional pitching performances both by sophomore SCORES Ridgway 5 St. Marys 1 Weedville 0 Brockway 3 Kersey O Johnsonburg 5 DuBois 7 Weedvil le 3 Brockway 5 Kersey 8 St. Marys 4 Johnsonburg 2 DuBois -61- Bleak Allegretto, one a no-hitter against Weed- ville, and the other a two-hit offering in a losing cause to Johnsonburg. The team showed signs of power in connect- ing for 6 home runs, 3 of them by Bob Parisi, who also sported a .396 batting ayerage for the season, but the team as a whole was not a con- sistent hitting unit. Failure to hit and inexperi- ence were the causes of the team's poor showing. With most of the infield returning next year and some new talent from the Junior High, Ridg- way's baseball hopes are justly high. Opp. 7 7 4 4 1 9 2 5 I 3 2 1 2 Track The Ridgway High School track squad opened a tair season with first-'place honors in a dual meet at Clarion. The dashes proved The weakness in the Riolgway team as they swept the field events, relays, and mile run, but tailed to show prowess in the sprints. The point totals were Ridgway 61, Clarion 56. On a windswept field at Smethport the Elker squad showed poorly in all the events and tallied only 42 points. The totals were Smeth- port 74, Ridgway 42. AT Bradford The dashes proved The undoing of The R. H. S. thin-clads as They lost a close meet, 54 to 42. DuBois played host tor a Triangular meet and totaled 72 points. Ridgway amassed 40 and placed second. In the District 9 meet at Smethport, Ridgway placed Third among The Class B schools, and qualified two boys for competition in the state meet held at Penn State University. Bill Fannin, Everett Lyle and Bob Matha were the consistent point winners for Ridgway. Mr. Marts deserves a great deal ot credit for working a young and inexperienced group into a well-rounded team. TRACK TEAM Standing: Left to Right, T. Dush, F. Matheson, J. Fannin, R. Matha, Mr. Marts, Coach, E. Anderson Richard Matha, J. Johnson, R. Smouse, Manager. Kneeling: H. Pontious, R. lmdorf, R. McMahon, R. Viglione, W. Wood, R. Burgeson, J, Frederick, Manager Cheerleaders 5? Back Row: left to Right, Eudora Stover, Marcia Frederico, Maude Helen Salberg, Front Row: Rosalie Piccirillo, Nina Williamson, Janet Yale. JAY-VEE CHEERLEADERS Back Row: Left to right, Concie Martino, Janet Pomroy. Front Row: Stella Kulbacki, Patty VonArx. JR. HI. CHEERLEADERS Back Row: Left to right, B. Sherwood, S. Gier, F. Kucenski, M. A. Polito. Front Row: Nl. Ciroli, B Lauglwner, K. Bloom. ...T- Og I 11111111 ffl K, fl! I ,I 1 I ' 1114 C ' I f I 1 I Y , A I ' ' 2,0 qA'0 4 ,n Y A I 'n , 4 . ,I 1 3 ,' Q. ft Q fl, S 4 5 1 ' f ' 1 I Q x6 1 ., f 1 , , 3 'f 1 ,lt , 6,41 1,1 l 1 1 ll A lg f I 4 ! I '1, in ' ' i.J'5.f',f..o' ' ww..-' ' 1' I! W I ' ' il 1' l' 1: I ' 1 j I f I I 1 Senior Directoru GEORGE AMES EDWARD ANDERSON KAYLEEN ANDERSON JAMES ANDRUS DONALD BATTITORI KENNETH BLAIR PERRY BLAUSER RICHARD BOJALAD DELOIS BRELAND WILLIAM BROWN WAYNE BUEHLER RICHARD BUFFINGTON LaVONNE CARNESALI JUDY CARROLL BEVERLY CLOUSER ROBERT CLOUSER MAXINE COOK MICHAEL CROCCO JANICE DAHLER JEAN DAHLER TED DUSH JACK FANNIN MARY ANN FLANNIGAN JOHN FREDERICK ELAINE FUHRER SUE GALBREATH BARBARA GARDNER GENE GARDNER TIMOTHY GARITY MONICA GIER NANCY GRANDINETTI HARRIET HANDLEY BETTY HARVEY BEVERLY HAYES THOMAS HEATHERDALE CAROL HERZOG DONNA HERZOG BONNIE HUGUS JANET JOHNSON KATHRYN JOHNSON LOIS A. JOHNSON LOIS K. 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