Ridgway High School - Elker Yearbook (Ridgway, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1957 volume:

THE ELKER 1957 RIDGWAY AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL S CI Pbl hdby th NINETEEN FIFTY-SEVEN mms Jrwawuunwvmv WS?-COMMUNITYEGKQQ rDEVEI.QEMENT COUNClLi CHAMBER Of COMMERCE .-fd-'L-' CM, ses,h . 5 ,, ,.N..,.r' 4, v,,.,v-.W -, mm. 'WAR n. M w. U X s WW MM WM, 561006 3 I 5, wg' E where we. . . W W .1 I ' fi live Olll' lives FOREWORD Each of our school days has been a part of the intricate pattern of our lives and through each of them runs like fin silver threads memories of OUR COMMUNITY and OUR SCHOOL In these two unseparables Where We Lrve Our Lives Where We Obtain Our Educatuons and Where We Have Our Fun the bases for reaching our qoals in life have been fashioned Some of us will enter the industrial or business world short tions of specialized Instruction or higher education but the back ground for each will have been OUR COMMUNITY and OUR SCHOOL Their influence will be apparent In the type of adult citizens that we become and in the success that we have in achieving our private aims in life This yearbook of necessity presents a mere portion of the topics that we would have liked to have covered but It is the hope of the Elker Staff of 1957 that the common community sights pictures and the key school events recorded will brtng either poignant memories or slow smiles to all who have shared them and that they will also serve as our tribute to OUR COM MUNITY and OUR SCHOOL 6 ' : , ' 6 ' ll ' ' II Il ly after graduationg others will further their education at institu- ec: he S e Athlef CONTENTS Where we obfam our educahons Where we have our fun 7 H - - r Administrcniorm T c rs'Index eniors Memoriam Und rclosses u H Activitie 37 ics Science display in Smith Brothers' window during American Educcr vion Week, - QAIFEK I 3 Mr. Edwards and porenis during Open House-Amen icon Educcfion Week, where we. . . obtain our ducations WQMMJ .,,-mf Nw- ' - ff'-,1,':., - - 9 :JL W Q-.,,,N BOARD OF EDUCATION Y? Standing lleh to rlgllfl W D Gallagher Andrew Abplanalp Jr John Carlson A C Nelson fSuptD John Tully Qulnn Mclaughlm T O Taylor Slfflng Blalr C Seaman A Harry Benson James Whammond Ira S Nlppes lPresJ Herberf R Huber fSecJ Mrs Marlorle Mader Clark Dlxon SU PERINTENDENT Mr Arnold C Nelson B S Pennsylvanua State Unlversny M S University of lllmols I0 ,Q-L3 ' A I ' ,iq A 9 Z' f jf -te. : .. , , ., , . . ., 1 1 - - - 5 - 1 - 1 I . ., . . ., . , . '1 PRINCIPAL MR. C. STUART EDWARDS B S Bloomsburg State Teachers College M Ed Pennsylvomo State Umversuty 1-.1 DR RALPH CASTAFERO MISS GRACE CHAPIN Director of Curriculum Seqrefgry of Schools B S Clcruon Stole Teachers College Pierce Busmess College M Ed D Ed Penn Stole Umversuty Mss Sue Gull: ecfh M ss Dons Frede :ck to Clerk FACU LTY ...a SOCIAL STUDIES SCIENCE Miss I. Bellofti, Mr, Massey, Mr. Beatty, Mr. McQuown. Mr, Prencipe, Miss PIasIerer, Mr. Mafchulei LANGUAGES Left Io right: Miss Schreiber, Miss Lauder, Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Woomer. I2 FACU LTY ARTS Miss Benson, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Ziegler. -sg SLU LUEITI anime EMEW! COMMERCIAL Miss C. Belloffi, Miss Steitzer, Mrs. Loncoske. ,,.....-eff HEALTH Miss Peterson, Mrs. Anderson, Miss Healy, M Mcrzzocco. TEACHERS INDEX Wllllam T Beatty BS Slnppery Rock Mr Frank L Marzzacco BS Lcck Haven S T C History Head Basketball S T C M Ed New York Unlversvty Coach Boys Physical Educatuon Health Mlss Clementine S Bellottu B S Grove Cnty Joseph M Massey B S Sprnngflelcl Col College Typmg Bockkeepnng ege Hustory Bnology Adviser Von stty Club Head Football Coach Track Coach Mlss Inez Bellottl BA Mercyhurst College Economucs World History Layton Matchulet BS Claroon S T C MEd Penn State Unuversnty Geog Mlss Gloria Benson B MEd Augustana o 'C'PhY Chemwlry PIIYSWS AdV'5e' Sen lege Vocal MUSIC Instructor nor Class Reel Spmners Jumor Hugh Basket ball Coach Mr Wllllam A Btshop BS Calnfornna S T C Mlss Helen Peterson Penn State Unnversnty Elk County General Hospvtal Rldgway Pa School Nurse lndustrual Arts General Shop vuser Hobby Club Mr George S Ferguson III B A Westmmster College BS Kutztown S T C Art Su perwsor Co Adviser Hobby Club lege AM Middleburg Mathematics Mrss Katharune Plasterer A B Allegheny Col Mrs Frances I Harvey BA Woynesburg Mr James M Prenclpe BS Indiana S T C College MA Unnverstty of Plttsburgh Biology Asslsmm Football Coach Englush Adviser Sophomore Class Assusta nt Basketball Coach MAROONEWS Miss Mary K Schreiber B S Indnana S T C MEd Penn State Unlverslty Englush S T C Glrls Physlcal Educatuon Health Mmhemcmcs Adwser 1957 ELKER Ll Advlser F T A Cheerleaders bmrmns Miss Catherine Healy BS Slippery Rock Mlss Margaret E Lauder B A Gaucher Col Mlss Mary C Steltzer B S Rlder College lege MA Cornell Umversuty Spannsh Shorthand Typmg Latin Advuser Student Councul Mrs Dorothy R Woomer BS Shnppensburg Mrs Anlta Loncoske BS Grove Cnty College 5 T C M Ed Penn SUITS UVTIVSVSIIY Typmg Shorthand Omce prcchce English Speech Adviser Dramatlcs Club Durector Junnor and Senior Class plays Andrew B McQuown BS Indiana S T C MEd Penn State Umversnty Social Studies Mathematics Adviser Mr Lewls W Zlegler B5 Cafewbv College Ushers Club Instrumental Music Band Orchestra I4 I , . . ' ' . .., ' Mr. . .., ' - 7 1 . . . ... . ., ' , . MY. .., ' .. .5 ' 'I . - are ' ' I I . . .u . . .., I I . . . . ' , ...Ad- I . I I ' , . 5 .., . . - ' . . . I - ., ... ' ... Adviser, Junior Class, Math Club. I , ,, ... 4 . . .., ' . . .7 .., ' ' ' . , . . . . .... , ' ' '- , . . ., . ' l I . ... . ., ' . . .., I ,,. 5 . ., I ' ' , , ' . , . ... I , , . . 1 ... , 2 , Mr. . .., ' ' - I ' 'Q' ' I . . ...'.., I ' ... , I , REMINISCING Now our hugh school years are almost over e storms of life wtll gather fast e must not thunk of what s behind u choose the rught road to success e do not stand alone here ut are wmth old friends and new Who share our hopes and our ambntlons They were great those twelve years Although we had to work The teachers were our nnsprratuon Who qulded us from the start As we receive our diplomas The most cherished gift of all To you we say Farewell' Good luck Untul we meet agaln' Agnes Kemmerer SENICRS Th . . F W ' ' ' us, B t ' . W , B . . I As we turn the tide anew. H . . ,, Anne Louise Abplanalp Course Commercual Amblhon To loan WAVES ER Staff 12 Suclent Council 10 11 12 ROONEWS 12 Trl HI Y 10 Drcmuhcs 12 Glrls Cho rus 10 Cheerleader 10 Carol Elnzabeth Anderson Course Commerclal Amblhon Prlvaie Secreiary S'I1THlY9 us David Edward Anderson Course General Ambmon Mechanic John Henry Armanlnl Course General Ambmon Teacher ELKER Slaff 12 Student Council 12 FTA 12 Reel Splnners 12 FcoIbc1Il9 11 12 Boskeiboll 9 Varsny Cu 11 2 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Standing Ileff to nghij D Johnson IV Presb F Sienfo IPresJ Slfhng J Lund CTrecxsJ L Mat chulei IAdvlserJ D Geyer ISecJ ELK 5 I ' , , 5 MAA ELKER Staff 125 MAROONEWS 125 ROMAN SCAN- DAL 7 ri- '- , 105 Girls' Chor IO, 11, 12. I b ,1 f ' ' ' ' 16 James Melvm Barker Course General Ambition Musician ROMAN SCANDALS 10 Ushers Club 10 'I1 Band 9 10 11 12 Orchestra 9 10 Dance Band 10 Brass Sextet 10 Jamce Marne Becker Course Commercial Ambition Secretary Librarians 12 Alice Ma rle Bennett Course Commercial Ambition Secretary L1brarnans12 ELKER Stal'T12 Joseph John Benton Course General Ambition Army Football 10 Allison Margaret Bernhordt Course General Ambition Teacher urs Chorus 11 Mlxe orus Ar Club 11 Helen Ann Blair Course General Ambition Physical Education Teacher ELKER STAFF 12 Librarians 11 12 Girls Chorus 10 M rus 0 12 Girls Sexte Mixed Ensemble 12 Cheerleader 9 District Chorus Howard William Brody Course: College Prep. Ambition: To be a businessman ELKER StaHi12gUshers' Club 11, 12 CPres.l, Flora Sue Brunner ,f Course: General Ambition: Home Economics Teacher in 'J Tri-Hi-Y 10, 11 lChaplaim, 12 lPres.jg F.T.A. 125 Girls' Chorus 10, 11, 125 Mixed Chorus 11, 12 lSec,'l. 17 ,Y-2 IV me Thomas Andrew Buehler Course General Ambition Mechanic Harold lee Buhlte Course College Prep Ambition Engineer ELKER Staff 12 Reel Spinners 12 Football 11 lMgrl asketball10 11 2 B sebaII10 11 12 ar sity Club 11 12 Prlscl'la Lucille Buhler Course General Ambition Nurse :Y 12 CSec Ban 11 Girls Chorus 1011 12 Mixed Chorus 11 12 Ronald Edward Lee Burgeson Course General Ambition Oil Business Basketball? Track? 10 12 Albert Carmine Cardone Course General Ambition Service .lean Ma ne Casolo Course: General Ambition: Business Teacher ELKER Staff 12 Clayout Ed.1- Student Council 10- Tri- H'- 9 lPres.' F.T.A. 12 llibrarianj- Librarian 11 fSec.1 12 lPres.1' National Honor Society 11 12 lPres,1' Girls Chorus 10 11. Raymond Joseph Cenni Course: College Prep, Ambition: College Class Officer 11 lV. Pres.1, ELKER Staff 12, lSports Ed.l, Student Council 10, 11, 12 lPres.1p Math Club 12 CPres.J, National Honor Society 11, 121 Football 10, 11, 12, Basketball 10, 11, 12 CMgr.1, Varsity Club 12, F.T.A. 12, Philip Eugene Clover Course: General Ambition: Undecided Reel Spinners 12, Football 11 fMgr.J5 Track 9, 10, 11 CMgr.J. John Dowd Congalion Course College Prep Ambmon Chemlsl ELKER S705 12 Math Club 12 Band 9 10 Boys semble 11 12 Mxed Chorus 9 10 11 Max Ensemble 12 Dlstrlcf Forensic Solo 9 10 11 12 Dxstrnct Chorus 11 12 Ruben Myron Cypers Course College Prep Amblflon Medlcal Doc or Reel Splnners 12 Mixed Chorus 9 Football 9 as kelball 9 12 Baseball 11 12 Track9 Dons Moe Dlehl Course General Amblhon Nurse Grs Chorus 10 11 12 Roger Hale Dnch Course College Prep Ambmon ElecfrlcolTechnologls7 ROMAN SCANDALS 11 Reel Spinners 12 Math Club 12 Mixed Chorus 10 11 12 Boys Quar?el12 Boys Ensemble 11 12 Mixed Ensemble 11 12 Track 10 fMgrJ DISYYICT Chorus 12 Dorothea Ann Durnell Course General Ambmon Secretary Llbrarlons 10 11 12 Girls Chorus 10 11 12 Mixed Chorus 11 Girls Sexfef 11 12 Mixed Ensemble 11 Robert James Ewmg Course College Prep Amblhon Undeclded Donna Lou Funk Course General Amblhon Secrefary Studenl Council 10 11, 12, ROMAN SCANDALS 10, Moth Club 12 Nahonal Honor Socnefy 11 12 lTreas 1 Elizabeth Ann Fuhrer Course General Ambmon Secretary Trl Hs Y 10, 11, 12, Bond 10,11 12, ELKER 510612 ,W E lu-mug, in WL 'wllf X 1' 47 S5 he 19 N -nr-'V As., An... 14 Edwm Kenneth Golbreath Course General Ambition Service ELKER Staff 12 Ushers Club 10 11 12 Reel Spun ners 12 Hobby Club 10 11 Band 9 10 Muxed Cho rus 11 Boys Ensemble 11 Orchestra 9 Football 10 12 Basketball 10 11 Baseball 10 11 12 Varsny Club 12 Dance Band 10 Trl Cnty Band 9 10 County C orus 11 Dlstnct Band 9 Forensac 9 10 11 Dorls Kay Geyer Course Commercral Ambnhon Language Teacher Class Omcer 12 CSecJ ELKER Staff 12 lEdltorJ MA ROONEWS 12 ROMAN SCANDALS 11 Tn Hu Y 9 10 FTA 11 12 Natlonal Honor Society 11 12 QV Presb D A R Award Winner Janice Eileen Gorton Course Commercial Ambmon Secretary Class Officer 11 lSecJ ELKER Staff 12 Student Coun cll 12 ROMAN SCANDALS 11 Grls Chorus 11 12 Dolores Gusmerottl Course Commercial Ambmon Secrefary ELKER Staff 12 Librarians Judith Ann Harnger Course College Prep Ambltlon College ELKER Staff 12 MAROONEWS 'I2 ROMAN SCAN D S 10 11 TrlHlY 10 11 12 Drama rcs 12 llbrarrans 12 Hobby Club 11 12 Glrls Chorus 1 12 Foren c 0 Arnella Sara Herzmg Course General Ambmon Nurse ELKER Staff 12 MAROONEWS 12 Llbrarlans Girls Chorus 12 Richard Henry Imdorf Course General Amblhon To be a Marine u ent Councll10 11 12 Football 9 10 11 fMgrD Basketball 9 Track 9 10 11 Varsrty Club Bruce Edward Johnson Course General Amblhon Mechamc David Carl Johnson Course College Prep Amblhon Englneer Class Omcer 12 CV Presl ELKER Stal? 12 fPho1o Edj S1udenfCouncll 12 MAROONEWS 12 Ushers Club 11 12 Reel Spmners 12 Math Club 12 Band 9 10 Mlxed Chorus 10 11 12 Boys Quar1et12 Boys Ensemble 11 Mixed Ensemble 12 Football 9 Baske1ball9 10 11 Track 10 11 Couniy Chorus 11 12 Forensic Chorus 10 11 12 Dlsfrlct Chorus 12 James Allen Johnson Course General Ambmon Nuclear Physsclsl Reel Spmners 12 Hobby Club 10 John Emest Johnson Course General Ambmon Stale Trooper Dramahcs Club 12 Reel Spmners 12 Hobby Club 1 Phyllns Chrlstme Johnson Course Commercual Amblhon Anrlme Hosiess Dramatlcs Club 12 Hobby Club 12 Band 9 10 Glrls Chorus 11 Agnes Enola Kemmerer Course Commercial Ambmon Nurse ELKER Staff 12 Dramahc Club 12 Librarians 11 12 Glrls Chorus 10 Robert Claude Kemmerer Course Commercial Amblhon Mechanic Reel Spmners 12 Mixed Chorus 10 Jack Cunningham Kung Course College Prep Ambmon College ELKER Staff 12 CAssi Ed1 Sfuden Councll 10 Ush ers Club 11 12 Reel Spmners 12 Rebecca louise Klowuhn Course College Prep Ambmon Home Economics Teacher Class Officer 10 QV Presl ELKER Stal? 12 Studeni Council 11 MAROONEWS 12 ROMAN SCANDALS 10 11 Tn HI Y 9 10 11 fTreas1 12 Dramahcs Club 1011 12 QSecJ FTA 12 fTreasD 10, 1. ' ' ELKER Sfolf 125 MAROONEWS 12p Tri-Hi'Y 9, 10, 115 : ' S : ' ' , ' .7 1 ' g - Judith Alice Kosco Course College Prep Ambition Teacher ELKER Staff T2 ROMAN SCANDALS TO TT T2 FTA T2 fPres1 Hobby Clu T2 Girls Chorus Barbara Regina Kraft Course College Prep Ambition Home Economics Teacher ROMAN SCANDALS TO TriHlY 9 FTA Girls Chorus T0 Judith Duane Kriegel Course General Ambition Child Nurse ELKER Staff T2 MAROONEWS TT T2 Drclmahcs u T2 lbrarlans TO T n O Gi ChorusT2 Stella Victoria Kulbaclu Course Commercial Ambition Undecided ELKER Staff T2 MAROONEWS Tr Cheerleader9 TO T2 Raymond Robert Laird Course General Ambition Armed Service Baseball T2 Lois Ann Larson Course College Prep Amblhon Home Economics Teacher ELKER Staff T2 ROMAN SCANDALS TO FTA Girls Chorus TO T2 Anne Gordon Lewis Course College Prep Amblhon Teacher ELKER Staff TAM Edy MAROONEWS T2 ROMAN NDALS T0 TT, T -H -Y 9 T0 TV. Pre .7 D amatics Club TO, TT TV. Pres.l, T2 CPres.Tp Li ar- ' s TO, , . P es.g Hob u , T27 ir s' Chorus TO. Kathryn lleen Lowe Course: General Ambition: Telephone Operator ELKER Staff T25 Librarians T2p Girls' Chorus T2, wwf' aff' . --auf S-if NS' S 1, Jeanne Loulse Lund Course General Arrbrtion To meet Elvis Presley Class Officer 11 12 fTreasJ ELKER Stat? 12 ROMAN NDALS 9 10 11 T Hi Y 10 12 Ban Darla Jean Lynch Course Commercial Ambition To be o good secretary R Staff 1'rrHrY 9 10 11 12 Drama Cub 12 I.brarlans11 2 Ruth Elinor MacDonald Course General Ambition Nurse ELKER Stafli 12 Student Council 10 ROMAN SCAN S10 FTA 11 d9 10 12 Chorus 10 Head Marorette 12 Fllomrna Mary Magrrnr Course General A'nbrtron Nurse ELKER Staff 12 ROMAN SCANDALS 10 FTA Band 11 12 Robert Harold McGinnis Course College Prep Ambition Pharmacist Class Ofhcer 10 lTreos1 ELKER Staff 12 lBus Mgrl MAROONEWS 12 ROMAN SCANDALS 10 Ushers Club 12 Band 9 10 11 12 Mixed Chorus 12 Track Robert James Muller Course General Ambition State Trooper ELKER Staff 12 Dromatlcs Clu 12 eel Spinners I2 M xed Chorus 12 James Albert Moore Course College Prep Ambition State Trooper ELKER Staff 12- Student Council 10 12- ROMAN NDALS 10, 11- U hers Club 11 LV. P s. - Moth Club 125 Mixed Chorus 9 10, 11 12 lPre ,lg Boys' Quartet 125 Boys Ensemble 11- Mixed En- semble 11, 12g Track 10 11 127 District Chorus 12. Francis Joseph Morelli Course: General Ambition: Mechanic ELKER Staf112g Baseball 11. Myrna Jean Mott Course General Ambmon Nurse ELKER Staft 12 ROMAN SCANDALS 10 11 MA ROONEWS 12 Llbrarlans 12 Girls Chorus John Charles Nelson Course General Ambltlon Airplane Mechanic Ushers Club 10 11 12 ELKER Staft 12 eel Spun ners 12 Robert Arthur Nelson Course General Ambutlon College otball 9 10 11 12 Basketball 10 12 ase ball 11 12 Varsity Club 11 12 Student Councll 11 ELKER Staff 12 Reel Spinners 12 Sandra Jean Newqulst Course College Prep Ambition Nurse ROMAN SCANDALS 10 11 Girls Chorus 11 12 ELKER Staff 12 Mnxed Chorus 12 Glrls Sextet 12 Mnxed Ensemble 12 Dustrlct Chorus 12 Ernest Tanny Oldanl Course General Ambmon Mechanic ELKER Staff 12 Orchestra 9 Samuel Dennis Olson Course General Ambltlon Alr Force Student Councll 11 Football 9 1 12 Varslt Club 12 Helen Louise Papa Course General Ambmon Navy Nurse Student Council 11 ROMAN SCANDALS 10 Hobby Club 12 Leo Robert Parisi Course: General Ambition: Teacher ELKER Staff 12- Ushers Club 12- Reel Spinners 11 ' ootball 9 10 ll ' Bas etball 9 0 - Boseball9 10 11 12- Varsity Club 11 12. 51 ar if Alan Perry Petro Course College Prep Ambmon Undecided Mixed Chorus 10 11 12 Boys Ensemble 11 Mlxed Ensemble 11 12 Harry Eugene Pontlous Course General Ambition To play more football otball 8 9 10 Tra k 10 11 Varsity Betty Marne Ruybuck Course Commercial Ambltlon Accountant Band 10 11 12 Trl City Band 10 11 12 Orches ra 11 Dlstuct Band 11 Mixed Chorus 10 E er Staff 12 Marlene Ann Raybuck Course General Ambltlon Medlcalsecretary Student Council 10 Mary Romame Regulskn Course General Ambmon Nurse Elker Stat? 12 Student Council 12 MAROONEWS 12 Dramatlcs Club 12 Myrna Adrean Rhmes Course General Arnbltlon Telephone Operator Patrma Ann Russell Course General Ambltlon Nurse ROMAN SCANDALS 10 Gr s Chorus 10 11 Trl Hn Y Murlan Slmpson Course Commercial Ambltlon Nurse Band 9 10 11 Forenslc9 10 ELKER Staft 12 Noel Ruth Smith Course General An-bltlon Undecided Class Officer 10 lSecJ ROMAN SCANDALS 10 Dra rratlcs C'ub 12 Hobby Club 12 Girls Chorus 10 11 Marian Alberta Stairs Course College Prep Ambition Music Teacher ELKER StaH 12 ROMAN SCANDALS 10 FTA 11 12 Librarians 10 Band 9 10 11 12 Mixed Chorus 12 Mixed Ensemble 12 Orchestra 9 10 11 District nd 10 11 12 Stat B d 12 TruClty Ban 0 Joachim Stemburg Course General Ambition Designer Track 11 Ferdinand Joseph Stenta Course College Prep Ambition Engineer Class Of11cer 10 11 12 lPresJ ELKER Stat? 12 Stu dent Council 10 12 Reel Spinners 12 Math Club 12 Natuonal Honor Socrety 11 12 1SecJ Football 11 12 Basketba 10 11 Baseball 12 Trac 9 10 11 Varsity Club 11 lTreasJ 12 fPres1 Nancy Stolburg Course General Ambition Secretary Marianne Sullivan Course: General Ambition: Nurse ELKER Staff 12 lliterary Ed.J- ROMAN SCANDALS ' ..A. 1-Ban 9 , 1 12g Orchestra 9, . Donna Marie Troupe Course: General Afnbition: Undecided ROMAN SCANDALS 9, 10. Frank Francis Vurischetti Course: General Ambition: Marines Football 11, 125 Baseball 10, 11, 125 Varsity Club 11, 12. 10' , f 'Q if 'Q' if 1 Dale Eugeen Wllson Elva Mae Woltf Davld Wesley Wood Course General Course General Course General Ambltlon Arr Force Ambition Buslness School Ambltlon Teacher Mrxecl Chorusll 12 Ushers Club I2 Reel Spinners I2 Twelve years perfect attendance at olbcll 10 ll 12 T acl' 9 0 ll Q' School sity Club 12 IN MEMORIAM James Richard Lynch Born July IO l937 Dred May 'IO l956 And you shall shortly know th t lengthened breath ls not the sweetest gift God sends Has friends And when we reach the land where tnred feet may rest We shall clearly see, God knew the best' 27 I Ushers' Club 10, ll, l2g Hobby Club 'll. ELKER Staff l2g Tri-Hi-Y 95 Librarians 125 ELKER Stat? 125 Dramatics Club l2g F.T.A f C ro' ,,f'f ,1,fv- I 5 1 P ll G ,l 1, JUNIOR PROM LIFE S MIRROR There are loyal hearts there are splrlts brave There are souls that are pure and true Then gave to the world the best you have And the best wall come back to you Gtve love and love to your lute wtll flow A strength an your utmost need Have fcnth and a score of hearts wall show Their fatth an your word and deed Glve truth and your glft will be pond tn klnd And a smlle that us sweet will surely find A srnule that ts gust as sweet For lute as the mtrror of kung and slave Its lust what we are and do Then gave to the world the best you have And the best will come back to you Madelme Bridges 29 UNDERCLASSES JUNIORS JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Standing: B. Brown YV. Pres.J, J. Cousins fTreas,b. Sitting: T. Jones fPres.J, Miss Plasterer 1AdviserJ, B. Perryman fSec.1. ROOM 205 Buck Row Klef! to righfj G Carnahan R Austin R Bomnr W Brown J Cristina J Cousins R Ecklund Second Row J Dufcher E Bufiingion R Dinardo E Bugden P Dunn E Campbell L Buehler P Eckerf S Elmqulst P Buehler Front Row D Clover B Becker V Brooks M Cnroll M Casolo A Chmnster B Bundy B Bryan A Eagen K Abpla nalp S Angella J Bell C Asaione R Engeman 30 i I . 1 ' ' 1 ' I .1 - r - I A .1 A i I . ' i , , , , , . , . , . , . , . I , , . A , . . : . , . f - , - , . , A , . , . , - , - - , , , , , , , . . JUNIORS ROOM 210 Back Row lleft to rightl: R, Pierce, C. Wood, D. Shannon, M. Whittaker, T. Thompson, A. Simon, R. Zwald, l.. Rose, D. Sherry. Second Row: S. Shaffer, P. Ponlzer, A. Streich,G. Oyler, J. Sestina, J. Weidert, J. Roynan, B. Perryman. K. VanOrsdoIe, Miss Louder. Front Row: A. Szanish, A. Wensel, E, Stairs, L. Robinson, P. Yearick, R. Paris, A. Tirrblin, J. Sfeckl, H. Prechtl, B. Pontious. ROOM lU4 Back Rowleft to rlghtj D McLaughlin R Mader T Jones R Nyquist D Kalgren P Metrovrch J Gusmerottr .I zuolr K Hartland J Greene E Gradre Front Row R Marshall G French M Llvrngston L Knox B Gorton R Jame son M Healy D Hooven M McCurdy G Oertly S Forrnger 31 . ..... I J: Manno, J. Hugor, A. Heatherdale. Second Row: MA. Johngon, G. Englulnd,'P. Johnsoln, Hurriger, l.. Erlonson, E. Gm SOPHCDMCRES ROOM 102 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Standing flefl to nghtl T Traveny fTreas b D Bennett LV Presp Slttlng J Zimmer man fPresJ Mrs Harvey fAdVIS9YJ Gler CSec 1 Bock Row fleftt rlghtl T Austln F Davldo C Dietz E Clouser R Castuna R Delhunty G Corbett E Berger Second Row M Crlstlnl J Brennan D Bennett T Capella L Benson Third Row R Benton P Buehler J Copelll B Carlson I. Dutch R Brown N Caldwell Front Row T Cook P Blauser P Carnahan K Bloom M Castafero J Cousuns V Benign: J Buhlte H Anderson B Anderson Mrs Harvey 32 ROOM 103 Bock Row lleff fo rlghfl R Gard ner W Eugen K Huckabone D ay L Froberg W Hugus us econd Row L Funk Gardner C Eckl G Fluman L Hu ber D Graff R Fushne D Helndl Thnrd Row P Durnell J Herzog D Duffee S Eberl Mr McQuown From Row F Henry J Engeman C Engwall J Handley M red erlck N Hemke P Ecklund S Gler lSecJ S Hayes R Grazlolu ROOM 105 Back Row Cleft Io nghtl R Lutz T Johnson D Muller E Kruse J Ma lone R Nordstrom J Melelslu W Meals E Morellu Second Row A Lnnone L Nelson J Johnson S Lentz S Kosnnslu Mrs Woomer Front Row K Newell B Olson F Kucenskn B Laughner N Keyser M McCloskey V Olson G Oknef slu P McCoy S Lowry C Pork ROOM 206 Buck Row lleff to Ylghfl E Wood ford R Wmgard R Troupe Sec ond Row J Pollnard F Richards C Weaver K Whitehouse T Trav eny KTreasD J Zimmerman kPresl A Pusfllll L Shoberf B Smith M Beatty Front Row D Wolford J Smnh D Sheehan T Sndelunger B Prechtl M Pollto J Swanson J Sherry D Ponfzer J Wilson M Spullane SOPHOMORES 33 I ' I ' I ' He l , , , . , J. D h. S : . ' , D. , . , . , . - I l ' . . I U . w ' : . , - f . , . , . . I . I - I . , . , . F - 1 - . - , - ' : . , . I ' Q I ' . I I ' A , . , . ', . , . ', : . Johnson, B. Lyle, G. Matheson, J. I , . , . , . 1 - l -1 - - : . , . , . .I - I I I . , . , . - , . , . , . . , . , . . - - . - , . , . , . . , . ' I . , . ' ' ', . , . ' , r. . : . , . . I I I . . . I . , . ' , . , . , . , , . , . FRESHMEN FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS Buck Row lleft to rlghtl J MacDonald lSecJ D Wnlson CV Presl D Jones fStu dent Councllj Slthng T Dunn fPresl Mr Klnley lAdVlS8YJ K Delhunty Ureosl Buck Row Cleft to rlghtl V Blauser J Luchs J Long J Snyder F Tlmblln R Wll R Lowe R Scunlsh K Agens S Burfleld K Patterson R Freemer Third Row M Gardner J Leldwlnger S Donuchy E Heatherdule J Deeter D Lyle B Fer ringer M Connacher G Harper Miss Shonley Front Row G Anderson P For Inger S Formger P Casolo J Eaton K Larson R Keyser K Delhunty C Copellu N Merrltt 34 51' V, A Y :L Q f g , J n ev '4 . , . ' . . , . - . : . . , . , . . . ' : . . , . , . , . ' ' , . ' - son, L. Donahue, R, Clover, J. Gulnuc, B. Kline, R. Fisher. Second Row: B. Lynch, , , . ' , . , . , . , . . ' : - 1 ' 1 - 1 - I - f - 1 - ' , . , . , . : . , . - I 1 ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ,Tm y i I. . K A where we 36 have our fun ELKER Organized early in the year... night meet- ings held to settle basic problems and get the work underway books concerning proper method of compiling and editing a yearbook studied by all staff members . . . conferences held during the school year with representatives of the printing and engraving companies book financed by candy sales in cafeteria, yearbook sales, sale of magazine subscriptions, and sale of refreshments at football games greatly appreciated time and assistance given by Miss Schreiber ... enioyed experience of working to- gether to make the yearbook a success. EDITORIAL STAFF Left to Right: J. Casolo Clayout Ed.J, A. Lewis CArt Ed.jp M. Sullivan lLit. Ed.ly D. Geyer lEditorJg Miss Schreiber fAdviserDg J. King fAss't Ed.D, R. McGinnis CBus. Mgnl, D. Johnson iPhoto. Ed.l, R. Cenni CSports Ed.J. SNAP OF ELKER STAFF MEETING Left lo Right: J. Casolo, R. Cenni, R, McGinnis, D. Geyer, D. Johnson, M. Sulli- van, A. Lewis, J. King, Miss Schreiber, ELKER STAFF Bock Row Cleft to rightjz J. Moore, H. Bu- hite, R. Miller, E. Galbreath, D. Congalton, J. Armanini, R. Parisi, J. Nelson. Third Row: M. Mott, S. Newquist, J. Harriger, L. Klawuhn, A. Kemmerer, A. Lewis, A. Abplanalp, R. MacDonald, E. Wolff, D. Lynch, D. Gusmerotti, J. Lund. Second Row: A. Herzing, F. Magrini, J. Kriegel, R. Regulski, J. Kosco, H. Blair, P. Johnson, C. Anderson, P. VonArx, S. Kulbacki, J. Gorton, E. Fuhrer, L. Larson. Kneeling: F. Stenta, R. Cypers, F. Morelli, R. Ditch, H. Brody, W. Wood. MAROCN EWS Bock Row Cleft to righti: Mrs. Harvey 4AdviserJ, J. Buhite, R. Engeman, C. Wood, R, Bonini, L, Klawuhn, A. Abplanalp. Sixth Row: S. Lentz, K. Bloom, L. Erlanson, S. Shaffer, D. Geyer. Fifth Row: R. Regulski, M. Mott, L. Robinson, P. Johnson. Fourth Row: R. Paris, M. J. Cas- tafero, A. Lewis, K. VanOrsdale. Third Row: A. Herzing, J. Kriegel, J, Harriger, C, Ander- son. Second Row: B. Bryan, J. Steclmel, A. Wensel, P. Yearick. Front Row: P. McCoy, P. Harriger, S. Kulbacki, P. VonArx. Center Section: J. Roynan, D. Johnson, R. McGinnis. MATH CLUB A new organization in the school advised by Miss Plas- terer .. . function to cover mathematics material that is not usually covered during regular :lass time projects have in- cluded slide rule, previewing of college algebra and calculus . .. decorating of the geometry class Christmas tree with polyhedrons made by the students. School newspaper pub- lished monthly under supervi- sion of Mrs. Frances Harvey covers activities of all school or- ganizations keeps everyone informed on assembly pro- grams, clubs, dances, other events contains many orig- inal and amusing sections. Standing fleft to rightl: R. Bonini, J. Roynan, A, Simon, F. Stenta, Miss Plas. terer iAdviseri. Sitting: T. Jones, E. Bugden, D, Fink, l.. Knox, R. Engemqn, 39 LIBRARIANS Members serve as librarians in high school library membership this year is 28 Li- brary received books donated by Parent-Teach- ers' Association and other organizations . . . keep books in good condition . .. make improvements in the library. LIBRARIANS Bock Row Cleft to rightlz M. Mott nett, E. Wolff, J. Dutcher, E. Gro die, Fourth Row: J, Kriegel, C merer, P. Johnson, H. Blair, G ber CAdviserl, D. Gusmerotti, J Harriger, S. Angello, J. Buhite, A Wensel, D. Durnell, M. Frederick Second Row: K. Abplanalp, J Healy, K, Lowe, B. Perryman, P olo lPres.i, A. Lewis QV. Pres.J. TRI-HI-Y Tri-Hi-Y sold refreshments at teachers' in- stitute held bonfire before Burg game took gifts to and visited County Home at Christmas time ... held social hours ... sent two delegates to Tri-Hi-Y Model United Nations Assembly in Harrisburg... held sled riding party ...conducted teen talks . . . got Tri-Hi-Y pins... picnic . . . Adviser, Miss Bertha Abplanalp. TRI-HI-Y Back Row fleft to rightl: S. An- gello, P, Johnson, H. Anderson, J. Dutcher, J. Harriger, L. Robinson, S. Shaffer, D. Clover, D. Lynch, J. Lund. Left Row ttop to bottoml: P. Ecklund, P, Harriger, P. Blau- ser, B. Gorton, C. Sherry, M. A. Livingston. Right Row: L. Klawuhn, P. Buehler, L. Larson, P. Yearick, E. Fuhrer, B. Perryman. Front Row: K. Abplanalp lTreas.l, A. Lewis CV. Pres.l, S, Brunner fPres.l, L, Knox lChaplainl, P. Buhler lSec.1. A. Herzing, K. Hartland, A. Ben- Asalone, M. J. McCurdy, A. Kemv Oertly. Third Row: Miss Schrei- Becker, M. Casolo, B. Bundy, Ml Harriger, A. Timblin. First Row: Darla Lynch fSec.-Treas.J, J. Cas- Members are a familiar sight at various school functions such as plays and concerts . perform a very capable 'ob of supervising the seating, distributing programs, and supplying general information also direct lunch line in cafe teria. USHERS' CLUB Back Row llefl to rightj: R. Dinar- do, R. Mader. Second Row: Mr. McQuown lAdviserJ, R. McGinnis, D. Wilson, J. Moore, J. Nelson, T. Jones. Front Row: H. Brody IPres.J, D. Johnson, B. Bonini, W. Wood, E. Bugden, W. Brown. REEL SPINNERS Buck Row lleft to rightl: Mr. Mat- chulet KAdviserJ, J. King, H. Bu- hite, R. Miller, P. Dunn, J. Arma- nini, B. Johnson, P. Clover, A. Barnhardt, R. Kemmerer, J. John- son. Second Row: F. Stento, L. Huber, R. Mader, J. Weidert, R. Nelson, G. Matheson, B. Pierce, R. Cypers. Front Row: A. Simon, R. Parisi, T. Jones, W. Wood, J. John- son, C. Wood, J. Nelson, D. John- son, W. Brown, E. Campbell, R. Ditch. Came into being because of a need for someone to run the prolectors for the educational films shown in various classes have grown to the point that they have a fully organized club handle every phase of visual aids STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Left to right: R. Cenni lPres.J, R. Jameson CTreas.,l, Miss Lauder CAdviserJ, R. lmdorf WV. Pres.l, J, Steckel lSec.l. For many years has been promoting better student-faculty relations in the classes has developed leadership in the students who are its members candidates for officers nominated by seniors and elected by the student body homerooms each elect two representatives many worthwhile projects-March of Dimes Auction, Christmas decorations, chartering of new organizations, sending delegates to the Student Council Summer Workshop at Penn State and the state convention at Clark Summit, plan- ning the school assemblies . . . latest, and to-date by far their biggest project, is to bring to our high school a student from some other country ... solves problems that arise in and around the school meetings held weekly under super- vision of Miss Lauder. C -h I . . Y. ... s- -1' ' -' '. -x Back Row lleft to rightl: Miss Louder lAdviserj, R. Dinardo, R. Gardner, P. Dunn, J. Armanini, R. Mader, J Moore, F. Davide, N. Caldwell, J. Roynan, D. Johnson. Front Row: E. Krise, A. Timblin, A. Chittister, J Gorton, R. Regulski, A. Abplanalp, M. Polito, H. Anderson, D. Fink, N. Hemke, S. Lowry, R. Wingard. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY In a beautiful and impressive candlelight ceremony in assembly on February 19, thirteen new members-8 seniors and 5 iuniors-were inducted by charter members... membership is based on scholarship, leadership, character, and ser- vice fifteen percent of seniors and five percent of iuniors in the top third of their class are chosen by faculty . . . officers for 1956-57 were as follows: J. Casolo CPres.D, D. Geyer CV. Pres.J, F. Stenta CSec.J, D. Fink fTreas.J . .. Mr. Edwards is the adviser. Standing Cleft to rightl: T. Jones, R, Bonini, E. Bugden, R. Paris, D. Geyer, J. Casolo, D. Fink, F. Stenta, R Cenni, J. Cousins. Sitting: H. Brody, F. Magrini, R. MacDonald, J. Harriger, M. Sullivan, C. Anderson, A Kemmerer, H. Buhite. 43 DRAMATICS CLUB Back Row lleft to rightjz V. Brooks, J. Greene, W. Wood R. Miller, J. Johnson, C. Wood D. Johnson, D, Congaltcn, B. McGinnis, S. Eberl. Third Row: R. Grazioli, J. Sestina, R. Jame- son, A. Abplanalp, A. Kemmer- er, D. Lynch, D. Duitee, N. Smith, J. Kriegel. Second Row: Mrs. Woomer CAdviserl, P. Har- riger, B. Bryan, R. Regulski, C. Assalone, P. Johnson, G. Eng- lund, E. Grazioli, M. Healy, P. McCoy. Front Row: A. Lewis CPres.j, J. Harriger lV. Pres.l, L. Klawuhn CSec.D, L. Knox, lTreas.D. Dramatics Club's second complete year . . . meetings held Wednesdays dur- ing Activity Period activities-dramatic productions, assemblies, monologues, makeup demonstrations goals-to obtain experience in dramatics to become cu possessor of the coveted Dramatic pin by earning 20 points. The art of applying makeup, 44 :X 5 If 4 J 43? Af 'N Y UW 2 I r I A 'ry af 3 .1 N' 4 I Aix , f ' 4 ,. f . ,j ,A if K . N Back Row Ueff to Ylghfy D Mcmgrlm CMrs Brunswnckj J Hcrruger QMrs Jcmesj B McGlnnls 4Bob Porkerb W Wood fMr. Porkerj E Galbreuth CEddle Abernckerl H Brody fDxckle Porkerl A Kemmerer Clouello slfflflg R Cennl KMr Abernokerw, M Suilnvon CMrs Hull? L Klcxwuhn Hoon Abernokerj R MacDonald IMrs Parker! H Papo fBeHy Purkerl J Cusolo fGwen I f ff r g 3 x . 'xx If f r fx Q' ' 3 F. T. A. vm-W-I-Q.. 1. This year the Future Teachers of America Club had as its new adviser Miss Healy 'I4 students interested in the teaching profession took part in various activities which acquainted them with the different phases of teaching raised money for membership pens under- took a proiect to help sponsor a foreign ex- change student Buck Row lleft to rightt: C. Healy Adviserl, L. Robinson, E. Stairs, P. Johnson, K. VanOrsdale, B. Kraft. Front Row: W. Wood, D. Geyer, J. Kosco, A. Tirnblin, J. Casolo, J. Armanini. bulletin boards were decor- ated every month by two F. T. A. members visited a college which gave everyone a chance to observe college life and to learn first-hand in- formation on the requirements necessary for courses in education. STUDENT TEACHERS We were fortunate in having three student teach- ers in our school from the . Pennsylvania State Univer- sity who taught various subjects for six weeks. Mr. Wallace of Penfield ma- iored in social studies- +3 minored in geography. Mr. Sallack, from Johnsonburg, m a i o re d in math-mb nored in social studies. Mr. Olzinski of Nanticoke, ma- iored in general science- minored in math and so- cial studies. 1 . xl ,Q l 46 left to Right: Mr. Wallace, Mr. Sallack, Mr.Olzinsl1i. HOBBY CLUB Back Row lleft to rightjz S. Elmquist, K. Vanorsdole, P. Johnson, P. Johnson, J. Kosco, E. Campbell, A. Simon, D. Clo- ver, L. Robinson, R. Marshall, S. Foringer, C. Parks, J, Sherry, S. Angello, B. Gorton. Front Row: H. Papa, J. Metelski, D. Healy, K. Abplanalp, J. Manno, L. Huber, Mr. Bishop lAdviserH, A. Lewis, P. Eckert Q, 7 il, . 2 GL. HOBBY CLUB Made iewelry boxes, knick-knack shelves, bracelets, cookie cutters had sketch club gave students opportunity to work with their hands. Back Row lleft to righttz Mr Beatty, J. Zimmerman, T. Jones R. Delhunty, L. Shobert, W Eagen, R. Austin, R. Ecklund G. Oyler, C, Wood, J. Cousins Mr. Massey. Front Row: F Stenta, W. Wood, R. Cenni, R Nelson, H. Buhite, R. Imdorf S, Olson, E. Galbreath, R Parisi. VARSITY CLUB ln existence tor two years . . . requirements -a varsity letter . . . QA members at present . .. club activities included spaghetti dinner, selling programs at games, collecting money for Dick Kadis' fund. 19 r-'R BAND Bacfl Row lleff to righflz R. Kerrick, J. Engemcn, S. Secor, P. Engwcxll, M. Hartland, B. Swanson, J. Lund, R, Bonini, R. McGin nis, M. Ciroli, R. Fusfini. Third Row: E. Fuhrer, P. Yeorick, D. Anstrom, R. Copuono, R. Berger, R. Reed, M, Sullivon, E. Slcxirs R. Reed, K. Larson, M. Shaffer. Second Row: R. Buehler, M. Smith, M. Fernstrom, T. Cook, M. Browne, R. Brennernon, D. Ciroli C. Weaver, K. Nelson. Front Row: R. MacDonald, B. Sykes, R. Benigni, S. Andrews, J. Spillane, G. Carver, J. Barker, E. Ol doni, M. Stairs, K. Whitehouse. 48 MAJORETTES and COLOR GUARD Color Guard lleft to righll: K. Stover, B. Warm' bier, M, Johnson, R, Raspatello, Maiorettes: Kneeling: B. Olson, J. Sestina, D, Sestina, Stand- ing: S. Shaffer, F. Magrini. Back Row lleft to righttz G. Hartland, Mr. Ziegler lDirectorv, J. Hugar. Third Row: W, Barker, L, Erlanson, R. Engeman, P. Spillane. Second Row: S. Vachout, K. Hartland, P. Pontzer. Front Row: B. Anderson, D. Pontzer, C, Engwall, J. Bell. Main attraction of the Ridgway Area High School Band led by the fire baton-twirling of Judith Sestina composed of four high-step- ping maiorettes provided snappy marching routines for parades in which the band took part and amazing twirling routines for football games at which the band appeared. BAND Active at eight football games . . . presented musically based themes between halves . . . par- ticipated in Band Day at Penn State on Novemf ber 10 sold pencils and vanilla and held bake sales to raise money competed in For- ensic contest at Clarion led Halloween and Christmas parade provided music for the bonfire composed of 72 members of whom 7 are seniors. Standing fleff to rightl: C, Weaver, R. Fustini, Mr. Ziegler. Sitting: R. Benigni, P. Spillane, S. Andrews. VIOLIN ENSEMBLE An entirely new organization group ot six violinists accompanied by a pianist di- rected by Mr. Lewis Ziegler participated in an assembly program in December .. in Christ- mas program and Spring Music Festival DANCE BAND New organization it has not been very active plans to work for next year's activi- ties, Left to right: P Pontzer, D, Pontzer C, Park, P. Spillane faccompanist, D i Sestina, B. Warmbier, S. Eberl. GIRLS' CHORUS 'V Hia R57 Buck Row Cleft to rightl: R. Marshall, S. Brunner, J. Harriger, S, Shaffer, J. Sestina, A. Bernhardt, J. Dutcher, S. Eberl, Third Row: L. Larson, F. Henry, A. Wensel, E. Grazioli, P. Yearick, J. Greene, J, Kriegel, D. Dufifee, R, Grazioli. Second Row: S, Hayes, D. Durnell, S, Elmquist, J. Wilson, R. Paris, M, A. Livingston, S. Newquist, H. Blair, C. Assalone, G. French. Front Row: G. Oknefski, K. Lowe, C. Anderson, J. Gorton, P. Buehler, D. Hooven, P. Harriger, B. Perryman, M. Mott, A. Herzing. Miss Benson fDirectressl, J. Weidow fAccom,l. Voice classification came first election of officers-H. Blair, President, J. Kriegel, Secretary, Rae Marshall, Librarian ... Forensic concert at Clarion State Teachers' College ... Girls' En- semble chosen from Chorus members . . . Spring Concert in May. GIRLS' SEXTET Left to Right: S. Elmquist, D. Durnell, D. Hooven, R, Paris, S. Newquist, H. Blair, M. Polito Accom.. MIXED CHORUS q-T-g, GZ , i i Bock Row lleft to rightl: R. Marshall, J. Herzog, M. Stairs, S. Brunner, G. Matheson, R. Miller, A. Petro, D. Brunner, J Greene, A. Bernhardt, D. Duftee, S, Eberl. Third Row: D. Clover, M, Polito, K. Hartland, D, Johnson, B McGinnis, J. Hugai S. Newquist, H, Blair. D Hooven. Second Row: P. Yeariclc, B. Prechtel, S. Elrnquist, D. Congalton, J. Moore, M Frederick, J Weidow, J. Cousins Front Row: P. Buehler, M. McCloskey, S Lowry, R. Ditch, E. Krise, B, Raybuck, S. Gier, M. Johnson, Miss Benson Directress, P. Spillane Accom.. Left to Right: D. Johnson, D. Congalton, J. Moore, R. Ditch, M. Polito 'Accomm , , . , , , The 1956-57 Mixed Chorus is composed of 35 members . .. put on Christmas Program and took part in the Spring Music Fes- tival ... 8 members of the choir were chosen to take part in the North Central District Chorus . . . Dave Johnson was one of the i5 members chosen from this group to participate in All State Chorus at Washington. The chorus also participated in the annual For- ensic Chorus ot Clarion. BOYS' QUARTET f 5 f nfs v-Q fi gi 25 r . 2 t' made a fine showing this year Z ...participated in the Christmas f Program, Senior Play, and the f s ' ... Spring Concert , . . were selected Q ', I to participate in the North Cen. . , ..W.s.w-www. ---.--......... , 5. 9' Q X' 4 .1 .NW ......us www, .. K 'Wm 4. .- .i+iN1. , ..u.,....., ...s,.v,n...,,c ....ummm Kd ' x f trol Pennsylvania Music Festival, ' with certain members of the .Q C Q i .. FD .. U' Q. 3 co ln fl fD 0 .. fi? CL 6' U ci 1 'fi , pate in such festivals as Forensic 51. r Solos, All State Chorus, and all 2 Eastern Chorus. sitiwmwk 5 . ? 1 52 MIXED ENSEMBLE Buck Row lleft to rightl: R. Mar- shall, M. Stairs, A. Petro, D. Con- galton, D, Johnson, S. Newquist, H. Blair, Miss Benson fDirectressi. Front Row: S. Elrnquist, K. Hart- land, J, Moore, R. Ditch, E. Krise, J. Greene, D. Hooven, M. Spillane 'Accom.i. MIXED ENSEMBLE This group of singers picked from the Mixed Chorus... has aboue I5 members ... took part in many activities last year a similar group achieved a superior rating at Clarion. GIRLS' ENSEMBLE Members of the Girls' Ensemble are picked from Girls' Chorus and Choir a select group chosen to sing for special events took part in Forensic and the Spring Program some members of this group took part in District Cho- rus and County Chorus the first year for the Girls' Ensemble to compete in forensic contests at Clarion. GIRLS' ENSEMBLE left to Right: A. Wengell P, Harriger, S, Shaf-Yer, C, Anderson, R. Parisi, L. Lar. son, J. Weidow 'Accom,, M. Frederick, J. Cousins, B, Raybuck, M. Johnson, Miss Benson Adviser 53 F-Ahrg, Nj, ff.,--f' ly, 243,15 1 Q-af' W 'X 4:5 Q, w A. -nav' 451 0 Y. -. xl' Ni ,if ' . I shall quote a but of advlce of whlch I have always been tond gathered from the football Held and It applles lust as much foul and hlt the Ime hard Address The Uses of Courage Theodore Roosevelt ATHLETICS in after life as it does to a football team . . . 'Don't flinch, cIon't ll ll FOOTBALL Buck Row llefi fo righll: Mr. Massey CCoacl'aJ, H. Ponlious CMgr.l, Mr. Prencipe fAss1 Coachj Third Row E. Clouser, D. Graff, J. Johnson, J. Pollard, T. Johnson, R. Gardner, B Smith Second Row R Mqdef lMgr.l, D. Bennell, F. Davido, L, Rose, D. McLaughlin, E. Campbell, J. Zimmerman Fran! Row R Cennu T. Jones, R. Parisi, F. Sfenfa, F. Varischeili, H. Buhite. Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway STATISTICS Kane Emporium Brockway ST. Marys Brookville Srnefhporf Warren Reynoldsville Johnsonburg .1 1,1 f 'Wh 9 19? fLfQ V 5 ' Q 7 4 'vif LET . ,,5 , f 4 , V ,Q 2 M V I f ga g 1,9 My ,sr .5 , K Ix, 1 V A G My 3' A' f lm 54 f ' in 40 M 1 rx 79 ,MVK if we , M ,Q A? Mar wi, mi' EXE W1 3 . ,W- , Mm ,Mum Wyfmrfw ,wwmwxf W www px I ,Q 6 'Q f f YA A 1 K U51 may if I' K -of R . , J 14 'sf .D VARSITY Bock Row Cleft to rightl: T. Jones, R. Parisi, J. Zimmerman, D. Bennett, L. Shobert, F. Stenta. Front Row: R. Nelson, F. Varischetti, R. Cenni, R. Delhunty, E. Galbreath, J. Cousins, S. Olson, W. Wood, J. Arma- nini, H. Buhite. SENIOR LETTERMEN John Armanini John was one of our tackles. He was a two year letterman, and his oltensive and defensive playing made things tough for opponents. Harold Buhite Buddy earned his letter as end. When we had to pass, we knew he could catch the ball. His booming punts always sent the opposing halfbacks running back forty or fifty yards. Ray Cenni Ray, a one year letterman, played guard. When we went for needed yardage up the mid- dle of the line, Ray made the way. Edwin Galbreath Ed, a one year letterman, was our center. We could always count on him to plug up a weak spot in the line. His blocking was tough and his tackles were decisive. Standing Qleft to rightjz J. McQUone, P. Metro, L, Spinos. Kneeling: L Fustine, B. Deet, K. De hunty. JUNICR HIGH CHEERLEADERS JUNIOR HIGH FOCTBALL Ridgwcy Ridgwoy Riclgwoy Ridgwoy Brockway Johnsonburg Brockwoy Johnsonburg O O 28 7 7 35 Buck Row Ileft to rightlz Mr Johnson 'Coach , W. Matheson T. Dietz, K. McKean, B. Lind gren, R, Lewis, G, Lcughner, .I Grondinefti, B. Tfumbie, B McCorton. Second Row: J Miller, G. Cc1rIson, T. Dunn, G Reitz, D. Jones, D. Wilson, F Gorton, J. VonArx. Front Row J. MocDonuId, E. Leidwinger D. Young, C, Anderson, R Lewis, L, Scott, M, McClain. FCJOTBALL QUEEN Arnella Herzlng Je Casolo E abeth F e Our lovely queen of the 1956 football season the enchanting Arnella Herznng selected by the members of the football team gnven a close race by her attend ants Jean Casolo and Eluzabeth Fuhrer crowned at the pep assembly before the Burg game by Coach Massey reigned at parade and bonflre slgnlfymg the end of the football season VARSITY CHEERLEADERS a M Left to Right: P. Harriger, B. Brian, H. Papa, 5. Kulbacki, J. Steckel, Varsity cheerleaders of 1956-1957 led students at Pep rallies and at football nd basketball games-sponsored busses to out-of-town games-faculty adviser, iss Healy. JR. VARSITY Left to Right: P. BI auser, M. J. Castafero, B, Olson, COME ON, TEAM! K. Bloom, S, Kosinski. 62 Qbs- wa. x- 'L I 3 a 1 MEX sem fr f f ' 12 W , N4 has 'I f iv 1, 'L '41 ,,,, ,kj , 0 - 'J 1 1 a 's ,f J. :Lim KNEW: L 'af F H 515' A1235 if mu? 34.4. BASKETBALL Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Team Brockway Smethport .... Brockway ,,,.. Kane .,.,,.,. , Sykesville ..,.. Otto Township ,. Sheffield . ., Sandy Township 'Burg ....,.., ., , Sykesville , St. Marys .... , Emporium ..,. Kane . ..,. . Brookville . ,.... , Sandy Township 'Burg . ,....,. . Sheffield . St. Marys ,,,. Smethport ,... Emporium ,. THE RUNDOWN Final Score Where Ridgway Opp. Away 47 - 43 Home 45 - 33 Home 53 - 48 Away 46 - 61 . .... Home 46 - 44 Home 43 - 48 Home 46 - 43 Away 51 - 71 Away 41 - 4'5 Away 41 - 81 Home 60 - 68 . . ,, Away 49 - 61 Home 60 - 41 , . .... Away 49 - 62 Home 61 - 58 Home 45 - 35 Away 48 - 59 Away 59 - 65 Away 65 - 50 Home 73 - 69 Team ends 10-10 season. 65 Comments Buhite and Austin tipped well. A win from the foul line. The Big Boys again-Buhite, Nelson, Austin-20-13-12, respectively. Floor too big-Bucky was high-16. Buddy's last-second tip-in . . . Wins game and breaks his leg. He reached a new high of 27. First home loss. Eagen and Parisi 14-11, respectively. Good team effort, Nelson high with 13. Bucky and Bill were high in a losing cause-18-11. A poor second quarter hurt-Nelson nets 14. Sweet revenge for Sykes. A real thriller all the way. Good team eflfort-Bucky 14, Buddy 13, Hoops 12, Jerry 10, Bill 9. Big let-down . . . Buhite gets new high-29. Three seniors lead scoring-Bud 24, Hoops 13, Buck 11. Little boys too much for us. Not as close as the score indicates- Buhite 24, Zimmerman 16, Parisi 10. No contest-Buhite got 17. Drubbed--Home Court. Beat in an excellent game. Buhite 29, Nelson 12. Cleared the bench the whole game. Good Close-Out in Over-Time Thriller . . . Buhite, Eagen, Parisi, Nelson, Zip 19-18-14-12-10 respectively. 5 is XYTZZWT W A 41 an lv '9-an 3 'WM ,z S jf' jf ,v-lr. 5. SENIOR LETTERMEN HAROLD BUHITE Buddy rs our only two year lett r man He played forward and netted the most points for our team ROBERT CYPERS Bobs biggest contrnbutnons were hrs dependabllrty has good sprrrts and IS teamwork ROBERT NElSON Bo rs a one year letterman Earned hrs letter at forward Bob was perha s the most consrstent player on the team and fought all the way ROBERT PARISI uc y one year letterman Earned hrs letter at the guard posrtlon Bucky had the greatest percentage of foul shots made on the team 66 JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL Buck Row llefl io righilz R. King, R. Co- puano, L. Reitz, C. King, F. GiHe, R. Sykes, T. Fingers, W, Lyle, J. Briggs, L. Kroff, T. Young, D. Ccrlini, L, Mcnchulet KCoochl, J. Rydquisf, W. Pollard, R, Johnson, D, Steckel. Second Row: W. Allegreilo, J. Grandinerfi, T. Deef, D. Arnstrom, J. Knox, D, Tromack, T, Dunn, T. Sfeckel. Front Row: E. Kulbacki, A. Poliio, M. Hariland, D. Newpher, G, Chrisfini, J. Kulbacki. Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Brockway Johnsonburg Kane St. Marys Brookville Emporium Johnsonburg Emporium Kane Brockway St. Marys Brookville Our feam in onion against Emporium BASEBALL Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Ridgwoy Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Ridgway Back Row lleft to rightl: H. Marts CCoachJ, P. Clover KMgr.f, J, Moore, J. Oyler, T. Janes, D. Johnson, R. McGinnis, J, Stein- burgh, J. Allegretto, R. McMa' hon, R. Hoare. Front Row: R, Nyquist, J. Cousins, W, Brown, R. Fink, E. Campbell, T. Pretchl, N. Console VMascot1, R, Imdorf, F. Stenta. Johnsonburg Brockway Kersey Kersey St. Marys Brookville St. Marys Johnsonburg Back Row Cleft to rightlz H. Conroy, R. Nelson, H. Bu- hite, J. Zimmerman, J. Alle- gretto, M, Mellett rCoachJ. Front Row: J. Kulbacki KMgr.J, R. Herzog, J. John- son, F, Varischetti, R. Par- isi, R, Freemer lMgr.J. RACK Traveled to Smethport, DuBois, and Brad- ford ...came out on the short end each time ... fared better at the district meet . .. mile and half 2 O 4 l 5 17 'I 2 12 11 llth atState. 9 8 10 5 9 3 mile relays went to State meet placed 68 V u gangs o saw I ' an S N igfiw x BL I is Sv! fc 3 'ff A if : Q -1 f V' L Y 5 Q U bg! 0 I- W if, if ' Bla ik ,mgfir 1 an ,UM .7 ' .O H ,,,,.,....-17 ' Q 5 Q 8 .M gg ' sage? it s's,z4,mg,,,, ' k ' 2 , 5 Wfia Si 5 55:32 f ' A f ' I Zi, 'X I-ri'-ff MM, 5' 4 5 1 i 4- ' 1 ' l E Wm t 3 ROCK 0F AGES lt 'Hilling- This very familiar landsight-our overhead concrete arch bridge on Main Street over the Clarion River-was designed and constructed by Will Dickinson, a civil engineer from Ridgway. It is considered a model structure of its kind and pictures of it, with details, have been sent all over the world. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Photographer Mr. William Coulter, Coulter Studio, Ridgway, Pa. Engraver Mr. Joseph DeOrio, Jr., Canton Engraving and Electrotype Co. Canton, Ohio Printer, Covers, and Binding Mr. Alex Zebrun, Kurtz Bros. Clearfield, Pa. 72 nf E- 1 .,.