Robinson Township High School - Robin Yearbook (McKees Rocks, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1941 volume:

- .,fi,N-3 EI X We 'PJuJ,e,n,6 he 1941 Robin TIIIS THIRD EDITION OF THE ROBIN IS PUBLISIIIQIJ BY THE 1941 GRADUATING CLASS OF ROBINSON HIOII SQIIOOI. MOON RUN, PI1NNSYLx'ANIA Robinson High School A Gateway to the Future ALMA MATER On the hzlls of Allegheny neath the western slfy Proudly stands our dear old high school on the hzlllop high Flag we love blaclg and gold wave aloft for aye May we all be leal and loyal to thy memory Wlfen the evenmg tw lzght gathers and the shadows fall Lznger long the golden sunbeams on the western wall Flag we love lnlaclf and gold, wave aloft for aye May we all be leal and loyal to thy memory 0 F 1 9 4 1 Page Three - 9 s 1 , . 1 a s , . s s s v s ,- 1 Class Poem liinvm nt' Erpznrtiug from our dear liiglz school nie ernluirlf To sei sail on Life's rough seag Bu! DPC,l'C lalfing cliarl and compass, To conquer storms Dilial e'er lliey lr Bu! before we leave tlze liarlnor, Hfliere u'e've lived so leal uncl free We would .speczlf a proper in parting, And pledge our lifelong loyalty. Wi-'II always IUIODP nilzere e'er we go, Our lnriglliesl Clays were l1ere,' And llius loolp lvaclg lliilli llianlfful llfdllx To Life's best joy and cheer. Mfillr liigli-aimed liopes for venlures lzolzl Our liecirls ure lvealing lziglig Bul comes to Cllfll a tinge of sadness, Tlial Ive noni must .sup good-lvp. Now a voice from out the future, Calls to service and nie go, Hoping time will write ii record, None will be aslmmed lo show. C-IOSIZPHINIQ CALL, -sn v Wit 'or'- .A iw' 11. i Miss A. Lois Scott Dedication WE HoNoR Miss A. Lois Scott, a member of the high school faculty since V329 and high school principal since l938. She has won the respect and admiration of the members of the faculty and student body by her unassuming stand for that which is right and best in everyday associations. By her interest in drama and athletics, by her insistence on careful scholarship, and by her unselfish devotion, she has become an inspiration and ideal to her students. To this worthy teacher, well-informed citiLen, and sympathetic friend, the Class of l94l affectionately dedicates this volume of The Robin. We Present Cur Completed Work The work of PLIbllSl'llDg thls edltlon of The Robln was ably handled by three membets of the student body and txxo members of the fxculty osephme Gall edltor mblg, hxndled the edltorul work of Tht Robln beveln Kink xncl Laxern The faculty xdvl CIS xselc Mxss bcott and Miss Haubrlck THE STAFF Left to Rlght Lavcrn Scott MISS Scott Sevella Kmk Miss Haubrlck Josephme Gall Pa,geS1,1: ' ' Q . J ' , as ' , . ' 1 ' Ii ' 1 4 . A ' Q ' 1 f Scott, the business managers, were untiring in their efforts of handling the advertising. , i 'S . , . t ' ' . ' . , ' ,- Friends and A1dS to Our School THE BOARD OF EDUCATION The Board of Education of Robinson High School is comprised of live men who devote much of their time to solving the problems of the school system. lVlr. W. Edward lVlcCoy is the president of this group. Other members of the board are Mr. A. H. Wagne1', vice president: Mr. C. Getty, Dr. W. Burkett, and Mr. Fred Wvhite. lVlr. Willizim S, Rahauser serves as solicitor and lVlr. Gregg W. Cook as secretary for the board. Supervising Principal lVlr George lVlcAnulty B S1nEa' I1dM PHD Mr lVlcAnulty Supervrsrng Prrncrpal of Robrnson Schools srnce l93D has never trred rn hrs efforts to make Robrnson proud of rts schools and proud of rts students Progress rs the watchword of an educated people and lVlr lVlcAnulty has done much proved to grve all Robrnson students a well balanced schedule of academrc and extra currrcular actrvrtres He lends a sympathetrc ear to all teacher and student problems Hrs counsel rs grven to all rn a gurdrng manner rather than rn a drctrtorral rs ay Hrs ever rncreasrng scholastrc standards have placed Robrnson Hrgh School at the perk of rts attainment May we go on under hrs leaderslrrp to a l1lf,l'lCf standard Page Eight l l t to show progress in our schools. Under his able guidance the curriculum has been im- -' ' ' ' ' . 1 High School Principal MISS A LOIS Scott A B Weslrrlznslcr College Mlss Scott Prmclpal of Roblnson Hlgh School slnce l938 IS proud to be a member of the faculty of the ever progressmg Robmson schools She graduated from classroom teacher She has watched ROblnSOn grow and has helped to raise the standards of the school Miss Scott was an honor student ln her undergraduate days and has establlshed an enviable record as a leader teacher and friend The traditions of the Black and Gold xre an ldeal to her Her experlence has glven her a deep understanding of student problems and thelr solutlons 0 F 1 9 4 1 Page Nme Robinson and, after attending college, returned to her high school Alma Mater as a The Faculty of lVl1ss Rachel M ones Penna College for Women Latm Engllsh French Miss Adelalne Haubuck BS ln Comm Ed Unlversxty of Plttsburgh Commercml lVlr Lawrence B Allen BS ID Industrlal Arts Pennsylvanla State College B1ology Engllsh Ind Arts Miss Nora Cllne P1ttsburgh Hospltal Duquesne UH1V6YS1ty Robmson School Nurse PageTen Mr Robert K Wrenshall AB Washlngton 8: Jefferson H1StOfy CIVICS Coachlng lVlr Raymond L McCullough BS ln Physlcal Ed Slippery Rock Teachers SCIENCE Physical Ed Coaching Mrs E. Elizabeth Williams Unlverslty of Plttsburgh Geography Art Mr Herbert A Searle AB Unlverslty of Plttsburgh English Miss Hazel Nl. Rickenbach B.S. in Home Economics Indiana Teachers College Home Economics lVlr. Charles G. Terry B.S. in Comm. Education Indiana Teachers College Commercial lVlr. john K. Lowery California Teachers College Science, Social Studies Mr. H. Robert McKean, Jr. Building Custodian Robinson High School lVlr. Fred Graff A.B. in Music Carnegie Tech Music Miss Marian B. I-lumes B.S. in Physical Education West Virginia University History, Physical Education lVlr. Vernon Zeitler B.S. in Education Indiana Teachers College Mathematics Mr. Roy C. Phillips School Bus Mechanic Senior Class History Four .Short Years Class Qfhcers President ...,....... ...... G regg Cook Vice President ...,. ..... E sther Loftus Secretary ....... .......... S evelia Kink Treasurer ........,.,... ..,...,........... W 'illiam Trohaugh Faculty Advisers ....... ...,... lVl iss Scott, Mr. lVlcAnulty Class Play Coaches .........,.. Miss Scott, Miss Haubrick Eager and enthusiastic were we 45 Sophomores who entered Robinson High School in the fall of l938. At the end of the term we were more than ever convinced of our ability to attain the highest possible scholastic standard in the future years. Although the year was uneventful our class produced many valuable athletes who participated in football, soccer, and basketball. As Juniors we proudly numbered 4l. We were determined to start the year with the spirit of going in to fight with intention to win. This term was one remem- bered and cherished by all of us. As a united group working together we held our junior Prom, two sports dances, the class play, One Delirious Night, and the May Day Dance. To climax the year we held our Junior-Senior Banquet at The Pines. In l940 we entered Robinson 37 strong and all prepared to start our biggest year. Everyone was ready to put forth his best efforts to make this year a memor- able one. Among the never-to-be-forgotten events were the class play, George in a Jam, presented early in December as one of our most successful ventures: two sports dances, several movies, and the Senior Prom. CLASSES OF 1941 pg Th U The Senior Class joHN AMBRozic ..Bud,, Junior Class Play. Senior Class Play. Glee Club. Band. Soccer, Debating. RUTH BRANDING Runme', Junior Play Program, Glee Club. GREGG Coox Cookie Senior President, J u n i o 1' Treasurer. Junior Class Play. Basketball, Football, Glee Club. ELIZABETH DERMOTTA Zeze Junior Class Play, Senior Class Play. GEORGE BOGOTAY ..Bud,, Junior Class Play, Debates. Chorus, Basketball, Band. THERESA CiRii.Lo Tess Senior One-Act Play, Glee Club. ROBERT DAMITS HDOC., Glee Club. ROBERT EDWARDS ..Bob,, Football, Glee Club. Two of the six majorettes are members of the class of '4l. They have done their part in cheering the players on to victory as well as in attracting many spectators. Five Seniors were members of the recently organized band. JOSEPHINE CALL MJD., Junior Class Play. Senior Class Play, Band, News Bee Staff, The Robinf Staff, Post Gazette Reporter. SEVELIA KINK Kinlcie Sophomore Treasurer. Jr,-Sr. Class Secretary, Pianist. Cho- rus. Business Manager of The Robin , News Bee Staff, Drum-Majorette. ESTHER Lorrus Essie Glee Club, Drum-Majorette. May Queen. JOSEPH IVICCURDY ..J0e,, Debate. Band. Tried and True WAYNE HAMILTON Windy Junior Class President, Junior Class Play. Senior Class Play, Basketball. Football. Soccer, Glee Club. Boys' Quartet. MILTON KUBA'I' Kitbag Cheer Leader. Glee Club. Hi-Y. joim lVlASLANlK Soccer. News Bee Stafl. GRACE IVICKLAN Daisy Junior Class Play. Senior Class Play. Now, as the time for parting draws near, we sadly yet joyfully look forward to our part in the lVlay Day Festival and all the exciting events of our May Day. The weeks following will be filled with excitement and bard work as we prepare for our baccalaureate and commencement. The Sen1or Class GEORGE MCKEE Gwk Senror One Act Play MARY JANE Moss Mossze Senlox Class Pl my Glee Club DOROTH Y NAYDUL H Glee Club BETTY NOZICK Nlck Junlor Class Play Senlor One Act Pl ly EDWARD lVlOCHNlCK Rusty Sophomore Class Pesrdent Football Basketball Soccel Glee Club JULIA NAPOLI Julle Junlol Cllss Pl ay Seflllll One Act Pl ay Glee Club JOHN NOSAL Sherzjff Football Glee Club CHARLES OBENOUR Goon Basketball Soccer We are loolung forward to two soclal events whlch we feel wtll be as ln the past very much enjoyed by everyone ancl long to be remembered The one IS the umor Senior Banquet where the Seniors unlors Teachers and Members of the Board of Education meet to blcl aclleu to each other for the year and perhaps to some for all txme Page Stxteen T H E R O B I N o .. A r .. . ,, - . ' z z . ' 1 1 , . - 1 '. - . Dot -- ' '- . - 2 '. ' ' J w , , . J - , J , , JOHN PARK Parkie News Bee Stall, Soccer. DONALD ROMAIN Slug Junior Class Play. Senior Class Play. Football, Soccer Glee Club. Boys' Quartet. JOSEPHINE SCHULMEISTER Josey Senior One-Act Play. ALBERT SHONES Conley Football. Soccer. Faces 'i the World ANNA PETROWSKI Ann Debate. News Bee Stall. CHESTER SAss Sass Glee Club. Hi-Y. LAVERN SCOTT Scotty Junior Class Play. Boys' Quartet. Glee Club, News Bee Staff. The Robin Stall. MARGARET SIEGFRILD Mpeg. Senior One-Act Play. i Our three years in the Senior High School have helped us to develop confidence in Ourselves and colfrage. These are two of the great qualities that will act as guiding factors in our coping with the problems we are now about to face. The Senior Class CHARLES SLABE Chat Junior Class Play. Senior Class Play. Football, Soccer. Basketball, Glee Club. Boys Quartet. WILLIAM TROHAUGH Peorrie Glee Club, Band, Debate, Senior Class Treasurer. ANNETTE Szosr Shorty Glee Club, Debate. M161 lAEL VETOX'lCl'i Mutsie Football. Senior Class Play, Glee Club, Hi-Y. KATHRYN WULCHUCK Kitty Junior Class Play. Senior Class Play. Glee Club. We are not sent into this worlcl to clo anything into which we cannot put our hearts. We have certain work to clo for our bread ancl that is to be clone strenuouslyg other work to do for our delight ancl that is to be clone heartily: neither is to he done by halves or shifts, but with a willg ancl what is not worth this effort is not to be done at all.-JOHN RUSKIN. ADIEU - The Seniors Iourney's End cu-xss WILL We, the Seniors of l94l, hereby set forth our last will and testament: I, john Ambrozic, bequeath my size eleven shoe to Philip White. I, George Bogotay, bequeath my manly height to Robert Smith. I, Ruth Branding, bequeath my peppiness at class time to Betty Kashmer. I, Theresa Cirillo, bequeath my easily managed locks to Betty Grega. I, Gregg Cook, bequeath my executive ability to Pete Sadowsky. I, Robert Damits, bequeath my love for shorthand to Mary Halowsky. I, Betty Dermotta, bequeath my audacious giggle to Amelia Chuk. l, Robert Edwards, bequeath my boisterousness to Mary Trunko and Anna Koritnick. I, Josephine Call, bequeath my position as make-up editor of the News Bee to Mildred Conley. l, Wayne Hamilton, bequeath my meekness and shyness to Silvo Mlekush. I, Sevelia Kink, bequeath my privilege of chewing gum in shorthand class to Betty Drexler. I, Milton Kubat, bequeath my pinochle cards to Stanley Shost. I, Esther Loftus, bequeath my pleasing personality to Dorothy McCartney. I, john Maslanik, bequeath my love of doing office work to Edward Feist. I, Joseph McCurdy, bequeath my mathematical ability to Lawrence Molosky and George Posner. I, Grace McKean, bequeath my promptness in getting to school to Helen Murlo and Julia Clark. I, George McKee, bequeath my striking, slender figure to Paul Young. I, Edward Mochnick, bequeath by all-around sportsman's ability to John Darak. I, Mary Jane Moss, bequeath my literary ability to Albert Pello. I, julia Napoli, bequeath my sophisticated manner to Dorothy Bialowas and Olga Baxa. I, John Nosal, bequeath my clever pranks to Matthew' Grubesich. I, Betty Nozick, bequeath my love for dancing to Howard Phillips and Arthur Deemer. I, Charles Obenour, bequeath my position of being Mr. l..owery's pet to Floyd Dunhoff and Riley Cramer. I, John Park, bequeath my popularity among the Senior girls to Edward C-regorich and Paul Bachmann. I, Anne Petrowski, bequeath my love for typing stencils to Betty Skiba. I, Donald Romain, bequeath my oratory power of conversing in French to Helen Rak. I, Chester Sass, bequeath my right to being the only one in class to sleep twenty- four hours a day to Henry Bures. I, Josephine Schulmeister, bequeath my gift of gab to Rosalia Kusterle and Kath- leen Schorr. I, Lavern Scott, bequeath my position as operator of the motion picture machine to john Mason. I, Margaret Siegfried, bequeath my ability to speak to Mary Jarsulic. I, Albert Shones, bequeath my skating ability to my sister Mildred and Alice Rush. I, Charles Slabe, bequeath my privilege of speeling in P. O. D. class to Betty Karabinosvand Pauline Pello. I, Annette Szost, bequeath my mirror and comb to Eunice C-ornic. I, William Trohaugh, bequeath my position as school postman to Albert Klobchar. I, Mike Vetovich, bequeath my love for blonds to Frank Caristo. I, Kathryn Wulchuck, bequeath my blond tresses to Ruth Stone and Phyllis Phillips. Junior Class History Near Their Goal Class Qfhcers President ............ ....... P ete Sadowsky Vice President ....... .,........ H elen Rak Secretary ......... ....,. lVl ildred Conley Treasurer ........... ...... P auline Pello Faculty Adviser ..,..... ..... Nl r. Terry Class Play Coach ..,.. ..... lVl iss jones In September l938, we entered Robinson High School 79 in number. VVe were one of the largest classes to ever enter the halls of Robinson. We were noted for our being heard but not seen and for disregarding the glares of Mr. lVlcCullough and Mr. Shilling, our home room teachers. We were not prominent socially but we watched others and profited by their mistakes. As Sophomores in l939, we had found our bearings in Robinson High School. Our boys were prominent in football, basketball, and soccer. Our girls were finding favor in the eyes of their teachers and also in the eyes of some of the upperclassmen. We entered our junior year 50 strong but these represent the best as they are the survival of the fittestn and we still are the most energetic group in the school. Under lVlr. Terry, our very capable faculty adviser, we have had many successful ventures, both socially and financially. Our Junior Prom is still in the memory of each one of us. We held two sports dances and a movie. The jam of the season was at our Skating Party. We are looking forward to our class play Damsels in Distress, and to our Junior- Senior Banquet. Lower Classes OF 1941 The Iumor Class PAUL BAC HMANN Turk DOROTHY BIALOWAS Dzmples Glee Club FRANK CARISTO Gus JULIA CLARK Judy RILEY CRAMER Cram Glee Club Page Twenty two T H E R 0 B I N OLGA BAXA Tom Band Glee Club HENRY BURES Butch AMELIA CHUK Mllly Debates Glee Club G11-ls Trlo MILDRED CONLI-LY Mzllze D bates News Bee Staff Glee Club Secretary Jumor Class joHN DARAK Carbzde Football Basketball SOCCEI o .. .., ll ' H l .. ,, K1 ' Il A ,, - , Football, Basketball. - . ' ' .. - - ,, .. ,, , 2 . KC ' Y! ' .. U . , '. ELIZABETH DREXLER '-Lily, Glee Club. EUNICIQ GORNIC Cowgirl Glee Club. MARY HALOWSKY ..Hal,, Glee Club. BETTY KARABINOS Betts Glee Club. ANNA KORITNICK Ann Glee Club. Tomorrow's Seniors EDWARD FEIST Ed BETTY CREQA Betsy MARY JARSULIC Jamie Glee Club. BETTY KASHMER Kash Glee Club, Debates. ROSALIA KUSTICRLE Shorty'l Glee Club. The Iumor Class JOHN MASON Mace HELPN IVIURLO PIUICIII1 Glee Club ALBLRT PELLO Soccer HOWARD PHILLIPS Hawkeye Basketball GEORGE POSNIER Posey Debate Page Twenty four T H E R 0 B I N SILxO MLEKUSH 'L NevwS Bee Stafl' Deb Ito DOROTHY IVIQCARTINIY DOI Glee Club PAULINF PELLO Polly JLIIIIOI Cl ISS TIC lbLllCl PHYLLIS PHILLIPS Phyl Glee Club HELEN RAK Babes Debate Glee Club I U MST. PAV, , I ef 'C Glee Club ALICIQ RUSH Rev Glee Club. KATHLEEN SCHORR Kathy Glee Club. STANLEY SHOST Cush Football. ROBERT SMITH Bu::y ODEAN THREETS A'Tweete Always Smiling Q0 Ill-THQ SADOWSKY C'ookim ' Band. Glee Club. Debate. Junior Class Presirleut. MILDRTQD SllONliS Too!c'V Baud. Glee Club. Girls' Trim Debate, Clueerleacler. BETTY SKIBA Skill Glee Club. Debate. RUTH STONE Ruthy' Debate. Glee Club. MARY TRUNKO Tru Glee Club. The Junior Class PAUL YOUNG Y01L7lgif3 Football. Basketball. Soccer. Glee Club. ELLEN RF.PLOGLE Jelly Transfer from Dormont High School. Transfer second semester to Cuyahoga Falls High School. WILLIAM RUDOLCHICK Buck LAWRENCE IVIOLOSKY Hunk Football. Basketball. Transfer from Carnegie. ALBERT KLOBCHAR PHILIP WHITE WlIi::er MATTI IEW GRUBESICH Matt ARTIIUR DEEMER Art Basketball, Football, Hi-Y EDWARD GREc.oRIcII aEd,I FLOYD DUNIIOFF Buss Pee Wee Transfer from Findlay. Senior Class Prophecy Today, March 27, l950, is the grand opening of the Pittsburgh World's Fair. Amid the hustle and bustle of millions of excited people, I will give you a bird's-eye view of the gala affairs and exhibitions presented by the most noted artists of the country. I was first attracted by the throngs surrounding the entrance to the Rodeo. As a special attraction of the program a sensational Wild West Holdupn scene was billed. lnto the arena comes an old-fashioned covered wagon driven by Mike fzekej Vetovich. His two passengers, Dorothy Nayduch and Josephine Schulmeister, the fearless cowgirls, are on their way to the Bar C Ranch, owned by Chester Sass and joe McCurdy. Sud- denly into the arena dashes the dreaded desperado, Slugger Romain, who tries to hold up the stagecoach. But never fear, the damsels were not harmed in the least. To their rescue came their handsome hero, Charles ful always get my mannj Obenoui. As a special attraction we see the famous acrobat and bareback rider, Grace McKean. Pol- lowing her act is a sensational performance given by the famed broncho buster, Robert Edwards. Above our heads, swinging by his teeth on a trapeze, is the fearless performer, George Bogotay. After all this excitement we decide to stop for a lunch in the Mystic Tea Room, owned by Annette Szost. A waitress, Sevelia Kink, serves us our favorite dish, Chicken de la Nouveau, created by the noted dietitian, Ruth Branding. Nearby is seated the famous model, Esther Loftus, having her tea leaves read by Madame Betty Dermotta. From the kitchen we hear echoes of the singing of the famed chef, John Nosal. We are especially attracted by the beautiful appearance of the tea room which is artistically deco- rated by the renowned artist and designer, Milton Kubat. Leaving the tea room we see the bright lights of the Silver Grille. owned by Edward Mochnick and his partner, Albert Shones. After checking our hats with Anna Petrowski, we find our table. Featured is Bill Trohaugh's famous orchestra and Vocalist Mary jane Moss: also the hot trumpet player, John Maslanik. During intermission we see the stunning little cigarette girl, Theresa Cirillo. The master of ceremonies, Wayne Hamilton, announces the floor show. lnto the spotlight come the two dazzling Hollywood dancing stars, Betty Nozick and julia Napoli. At a nearby table we see the famed financier, Gregg Cook. Also seated at his table is the country's well known physician, Dr. Robert Damits. Next we approach an exhibition of a new model aeroplane designed by George McKee. The pilot, John Ambrozic, and his air hostess, Kitty Wulchuck, are prepared to make a Hight over the city. An experienced mechanic, john Park, checked the plane before its takeoff. We now enter the lobby of the Nixon Theater. The great Hollywood producer, Lavern Scott, is discussing his latest stage hit, One Delirious Morning, starring the greatly loved team of stage and screen, Charles Slabe and Josephine C-all. Backstage is the make-up director, Peg Siegfried, who is chatting while applying make-up to the actors. Now, after a thrilling day at the Pittsburgh World's Pair, we take our leave with a happy and contented heart. Sophomore Class History fusl Beginning September 5, l939 - 87 green Freshmen entered the halls of R. H. S. to begin their long awaited high school career. Mr. McCullough and Mr. Lowery were our home room teachers. September 26, l939 - Claimed the honor of being the first Freshman Class of Robin- son High to organize. Elected as officers: President, Betty Vale, Vice President, Chris Mariadesg Secretary, Lewis Trax: Treasurer, Merle Conley. October 4, l939 - Held a class wiener roast-our first event. A good time was had by all. February 5, l940 - Held Freshman Heart Hop. A grand success4drawing a larger crowd than any other dance held within the halls of R, H. S. March 28, l940 - Frosh Debate. Qur place in the R. H. S. Sun of '39 - '40 - 3 of the 4 cheerleaders were Freshies. 6 Freshies occupied seats in the Band. 5 sat on the football bench. 6 Freshies played soccer. 5 from the Freshman Class were on the Junior Basketball Team. September 3, 1940 - As Sophomores, 85 in number, we entered into our second eventful year of our High School career. As home room teachers we had Mr. McCullough and Miss Jones this year. September 24, l940 - Held our first Sophomore meeting and elected as officers: Presi- dent, Bob Phillips: Vice President, Fay Drexlerg Secretary, June Adams: Treas- urer, Merle Conley. Miss Jones is still our ever-faithful faculty adviser. October 2, 1940 - Sophomore Debate. Gctober 8, l940 - Held our first event as Sophomores - a class wiener roast which was enjoyed by all, including Donna Jean McCullough. February 24, l94l - junior-Sophomore Debate. Although we did not win we all know that joe English, Dewira Eaton, and Robert Uffleman are now veterans at debating. Ma1'ch Zl, l94l - Held our Spring Hop, which was our hrst money-making venture. Our place in the R. H. S. Sun of '40 - '4l - 3 of the 6 cheerleaders were Sophomores. I2 Sophomores were members of the band. I6 Sophomores occupied prominent positions on the football squad. 4 Sophomores played for the Junior Basketball Team. 3 Sophomores made the Varsity Basketball Squad. The Soccer Team claimed I6 of our boys. Of the 6 majorettes 4 of the girls came from the Sophomore Class. The Sophomore Class The Firsl Lap OF 1941 P T y-- The Freshman Class History Our Newest Addition In September of l940 we again had the pleasure of welcoming a large group to our High School ranks. The Freshman students were ushered into their high school days with Miss Rickenbach, Mr. Lowery, and lVlr. Allen for their home room teachers. Thirteen of the eighty-two students came from C-roveton and seven from Collier Township. During the year two were added to our roll from the Coraopolis junior High School. The Freshman Class did not organize for the year and held no social events. llowever, they were well represented in our school activities. In the early fall Andrew Stofan and Louis Marion gave their best to the football squad During the winter the basketball coaches were happy to see Andrew Barlow, jerry Deemer, Robert Blumling, -Iohn Deyak, joe Ducci, and William Spolnick. The Band was well represented from our group. The regular members were Frank Davidson, George Lineman, Edith Rush, Andrew Mariades, and Geraldine Mc- Elrath. Several others of our group are band members in the making. Again in the Spring we had Andy Stofan out for his third sport, soccer. This time joe Ducci and Edward Caspare are his squad mates. Our lVlay Fete would not be complete without its Freshman representatives. Doro- thy Squarcha and Catherine Colnar are attendants in the Queen's Court. The Freshman Class OF 1941 Pg Tv funior High Complefed . y- ay Festival hlay of each year is highlighted by a May Day Pageant sponsored by the teacher and classes of the Physical llducation Department. The May Pageant theme was the 'tl-loliday Season. with traditional dances representing each important holiday of the year. LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY - Virginia Reel-a dance of the early American people done as a form of social dancing. XVASIIlNQ'I'ON'S BIRTHDAY 7 hflinuet-a dance done by the aristocrats. ST. PATRlK'K'S DAY f lrish Lilt-an Irish folk dance. MAY DAY -- Sellingefs Roundean English folk dance which dates back to 1450. l'lALLOWl-l'P1N -- Elves and W'itches. TIIANKSC.IX'INL3 - Fiestava Mexican dance performed during the celebra- tion of the harvest season. CHRISTMAS -- Now 'Tis Christmas Timega Swedish dance which is done on Christmas Eve around a lighted tree. EASTER - Easter jubilee. The Court Processional, made up of Pages, Ladies in Waiting, Queen's Attendants, Scepter Bearer, Crown Bearer, Flower Girls, and Train Bearers, was very colorful. The Coronation of the Queen was followed by the traditional Nlay Pole Dance and the winding of the Nlay Pole. ACTIVITIES MUSIC The Umuersal Language T Bl ck R Pg Th tyf THE ROBIN The Black and Gold Band he o H a e ir - our -'. a Q'--.- N rs Il-llf' I6-piece band of which we were so F M N . , . proud last year has increased greatly in num- .X M X 3, ri U R :- ber under the baton of lVlr. Graff. There are -, -. 'XX 42 members in our active band and 30 pieces X x xl X ti 'X Q Y '51 X, in our Junior band. X 1- 5 ' XE' X XF: . NJ U xxx X TL.. ililie six majorettes have Utwirledu their way into the activities at Robinson. They are: Standing-back row-L. Mullen, A. Deyalc, J. Vale, S. Kink, E. Loftus, R. Napoli. The Members of the band are: Seated-J. Call, Nl. Shones, E. Dolence, R. Uflelman, L. Trax, Fay Drexler, G. Linemang Standing-first row-Fern Drexler, Nl. L. Drnach, li. Rush, XV. Trohaugh, Mr. CraH:, C. Mariades, Damits, M. Aiken, J. Sadowskyg second row-R. Aiken, Sustarsic, T. McKean, G. lVlcE.lrath, E. lVlcCormiclc, lVlcCurdy, Deyalc, R. Ireland, L. Petrowslci, F. Davidson, A. Clark: last row-james Call, O. Baxa, Adams, Ambrosic, G. Bogotay, W. Brogley, B. Vale, P. Sadowslcy. The band has performed at the football games and marched in many formations. We boast of our R , The band also toolc part in the Music Festival, opening assembly, and the Christmas and Easter assemblies. The musical numbers for the hnal assembly and the Baccalaureate and Commencement programs will climax the season. News Bee Staff Majorettes ,,gT,,,,, THE ROBIN .0 Wi' , . , . The school paper, The News Bee, is . . . . . x',, published by the class in journalism, directed by Q lxfliss Jones and lylr. Terry. The class meets NEW. r daily and thc paper is published each month. tx X, X Ni.. X . - X Q x x XV. X 5- . at 5 The typing is handled by John Park and Anna Petrowski. john Nlaslanik and Silvo Nllekush do the mimeograph work. The vari- ous page headings are made on the mimeoscope by Josephine Gall and lxflildred Conley. The class in twirling was new at Robinson this year but we are looking forward with great anticipation to the future classes. The six girls have worked hard and their efforts have been rewarded by their success. They were directed by Nlr, Graft. The class is composed of LaVern Mullen, Alice Deyak, June Vale, Sevelia Kink. lflSlll6f Loftus, and Rosemary Napoli. Each girl made her own uniform. 'liwo of ilw number will be lost by graduation and we will be in need of your services next year. lxflay we count on your support? May Queen Center Margaret Aubel May Queen Rzglzl Dorothy Freebmg Maid of Honor Page Thwty ezght T H E R 0 B I N Left-Margaret Anclrasick, Senior Lady in Waiting Queen s Court The Queen IS selected from the Senior Class The attendants ln her court are from the classes ln the Senior hugh school and the ninth grade from the unxor hugh school There are two from each class The following requlrements apply to the selectxon of the ueen and her attendants Scholarship True classxflcatlon Popularity Posltlve Co operation Usefulness Attendance Regular and no days unlawful Punctuallty Socially and academically Good Posture Beauty of Personality Beauty of Character Cltrzenshlp Respect of home school church community State and country Back Row Fay Drexler Marjorle Kearns Dorothy Freebmg Kathryn Wulchuck Dorothy Butya Margaret Nozrck ueen Anna Gereg Margaret Andraslclc Esther Loftus Mildred Shones josephme Romeo Pearl Sadowsky Center Row Donald Soyka Shirley Petrllena Carol Watt Bobby Flladelfxa Kneeling Dorothy Dean 0 F 1 9 4 1 Page Tlmty mne - . . . , . . - ..., , . Q . . . - . . . . Football Training Table An investigation made at Robinson Township early in the football season revealed that the breakfasts and lunches eaten by the players were entirely inadequate from an energizing standpoint. As a result of this investigation, we organized a training table. The meals, planned for their easy digestibility and energy content, were cooked and served by the vocational home economics students in the home economics laboratory. A typical meal consisted of cream soup, baby white-fish, baked potatoes, peas, fruit and cottage cheese salad, toast, and cocoa--foods that are light, easily digested, and easily assimiliated. Since an intense amount of exercise interferes with normal digestion, the meal was served at 9:30, only toast and cocoa being given the players at noon. Because it is more easily digested than ordinary sugar, Karo syrup was used to sweeten the cocoa. Before the game and between halves, dextros was given the boys, serving both to supply them with ready energy and to relieve nervous tensions. The training table and the dextros helped keep the players physically on their toes, and the psychological effect of both the training table and the dextros did much for the team morale. The knowledge of their sponsors' interest in their health and their game had a psychological effect that could be obtained in no other way. X ATHLETICS H-snqg-.ua kwvqm, A 0 F 1 9 4 1 Page Forty-one Football P F y THE ROBIN K The 1940 Gridiron Season Robinson Robinson Robinson Robinson Robinson Robinson Robinson Robinson. Football Results I3-E. Washington I3-Neville ll-Findlay 32 -Hopewell I2 -Oakdale 6-lVloon 6+North Fayette 0 - Snowden Our Mos! Successful Year 0 0 0 0 7 0 7 7 The l940 football season was the most successful the Robinson team has had in many years. Of the eight games on their schedule the Black and Cold gridders were able to chalk up six victories and two defeats. The first four games were decisive vic- tories with the Black and Gold remaining unscored upon. Oakdale was the hrst team to score upon the fast-charging Robinson eleven. The North Fayette game was ostponed from the regular date and due to weather P conditions was played on a very muddy field. Due to bad breaks in the game and also to the fact that North Fayette was out to beat the district champions. Robinson met their first defeat at the hands of the Pike gridders on the victors' field. The never say die spirit was dampened by this first defeat of the season and Robinson was again defeated at the hands of the Snowden men on the Snowden field. The team was backed wholeheartedly during the entire season by the teachers, their schoolmates, and the people of the community. The newly-organized school band added color as well as pep and school spirit to the season's games. The Seniors who graduate from the squad are Edward lVlochnick. John Nosal, Donald Romain, Robert Edwards, Charles Slabe, and Michael Vetovich. This season has given those remaining on the squad a standard of achievement to strive for and we know they will do their best to reach that goal. The 1940 Basketball Season W. P. I. A. Robinson .........,.... 32 W Robinson. ....... 48 - Robinson. ....... 28 - Robinson. ....... 30 - Robinson. .,..... 25 - Robinson. ....... 51 - Robinson. ....... 41 - Robinson. ....... 3l - Robinson. ....... 44 Y Robinson, ....... 49 -- Robinson. Robinson 45 . ....,.. 35 l... Results North Fayette Oakdale ....., Findlay ........ lVloon ..... Neville ........ Hopewell ..., North Fayette Oakdale ,..... Hopewell .... Findlay ...... lVloon ..... Neville Section X Champions The Robinson basketball quintet had a very successful season, finishing in first place in Section X of the W. P. l. A. l... This section was composed of teams from Robin- son, Neville, Findlay, lVloon, Oakdale, Hopewell, and North Fayette. Coach lVlcCullough built his team around the five veterans-Wayne Hamilton, Edward Mochnick, Gregg Cook, Charles Slabe, and Robert Nlorrison. Wihen Robert Morrison left school early in the second semester the team was reorganized and Robert Phillips of last year's reserves more than ably filled the vacancy. Other members of the varsity squad were Howard Phillips from last year's varsity squad, and Frank lVlcKean, Ralph English, and john Darak from the reserves of last year. The highlights of the season were at Findlay, at Neville, and in the play-off game with Bridgeville. ln the Findlay game on the opponents' court it seemed that Robinson could not be stopped. The period scores were I7-3, 32-7, 45-I5. and the final 49-26: all in favor of the Black and Gold. The game at Neville was to cinch our right to first place. We also hoped for a clean slate for the season. The game was a thriller from start to finish and ended in a deadlock. Robinson survived the overtime period and emerged victorious with a 35-33 score. Robinson drew Bridgeville for the W. P. l. A. L. elimination game. The game was played on the lVlcKees Rocks floor and Robinson lost by a score of 36-34. Coach Wrenshall may well be proud of the record of the Reserves. In meeting the Reserve teams from the same schools as the varsity he has I0 wins and 2 defeats. It is upon this coach and his teams that our future athletic teams must look for material. Congratulations to Varsity, Reserves, Coach lVlcCullough, and Coach Wrenshall. The Athletic Directors Ever Active The Cheerleaders Our School Spmf Above 1 Coach renshall, Faculty Manager Terry, Coac c Below - Shones, Malarkey, Rubeo, Drexler. gg 1 o J! 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MAHAN 25 WRIGHT STUDIOS Photographers for The Rohm 606 Chartiers Avenue Phone Federal 0731 IVICKEES ROCKS PA THE CANFIELD OIL CO CORAOPOLIS Step on the Starter and Co with Canzol Extr Canfield SQIVICQ Statlons Fifth Avenue and Chess Street CORAOPOLIS Fifth Avenue and State Avenue Lon C Jeffrey Co , Inc I CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS VVE WISH YOU SUCCESS A COMPLETE INSURANICE SERVICE The Sophomore Class Page Fifty nzne ., .. -,, , . , . 9 ' al . . l , Q Q Q 3 , ,.-. Earl N Jamlson s Garage QHRX bLLR md PLN MOUTH Sales and Setvxce I8 Ingram Avenue I N C R A M P A Phone Walnut 4800 Residence Phone Vlfalnut 4800 Our JOUIDCY IS Just begun May me reach the gowl xslthout mxshap CONGRATULATIONS The Freshman Class OUR ALMA INIATER Vve ll smg her ptalses far and Nude untll the end of tlme OUR MOT TO XX hat vxe are t he we fue becoming OUR COAL C-racluuuon Only 1 commencement The J umor Class Paje Staty York Furmture Co , Inc IOI I03 105 West lVla1n Street CARNIECIIQ S LLADING FURNITURE STORE Phones Carnegte l l 73 Walnut 2753 ns ease OF FIRF CALL Moon Run Volunteer Company Mootv RUN PA Repolt locatxon of fire to Carnegle Telephone Operator Flre Chlef Val Uranlcer Moon Run Pa Phone Carnegle 2034 ' 1 . l , , ,C 3 1 K K I . f 6 O , . . V , , . 7 l - Y I V 1 V f . t , a a .. , - . V. f L 0 , . , . . . ' tl I! C - , I . Orrgrnalrty IS a qualrty of the rmaglnatron lt IS the abll lty to take the usual elements of picture and story and present them to your student body In a new drfferent and mterestmg fashnon Our School Service orgamzatron has long been noted for nts true orrgmallty rn Year Book plannrng 4 I 0 Kxxtil q b . . nl ff - til c c ' r on l Pag S lj