Rochester High School - Mirage Yearbook (Rochester, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1951 volume:

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A7l?f '0M Wt UJZL Blood . . . . . sweat . . . . . tears 1 I , : 1 N , X L X 1 ,lfxfpia v I hgh Q N I Mlufhl' ,fv ' ' ZT77-' ' x, 4 A Q w f 1 -7W'FJff 'J Jfffffffffif ' ff ' f , ,1 lflfflfwjy Hu w 'HW f 1 lfqlr . J w 4 '7?'x f X ' ff C ,f ff ff f X xx - f , Nl 1 fi 4, A I ,, f X ff xl' X X ll' JN ,5 ' ,, is 1? uf b 4 Q J I I I f95f Eoafulofg ' FIRST ROW-f-William Dunning, Paul Scheidmantel, George Marshall, Myrtle Coates, Esther Gordon. SECOND ROW-Cecil lVIcCreary, Robert Barnet, Nlelvin Haney, Ray Dugan. President . , Paulscheidmantel virr President ,.ll, . . William Dunning Secretary ,.,., .,n, G eorge G. Marshall Treasurer ...... H. Earl Krrlr We, the class of 1951, wish to express our appreciation to the Board of Educa- tion. To this group of men and women we owe everying we have in high school, all the activities, scholastic events, and sports must be passed and approved by the Board. They plan school improvements, student benefits, and teacher assignments. During this year new lighting was installed in the home economics room, and new deslcs were purchased for the library. These were just a few of the things that the school hoard has done for us this past year. The School Board is made up of seven outstanding citizens of our town. The members serve without pay and perform all of this work simply as a matter of service to the communiy. We, the senior class, would like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to the Board of Education for their efforts and wish them further success in their worlc. 8 .E ROBERT P. BARNER Superintendent We, the class of 1951, express our sincere appreciation to Robert P. Barnet, Superintendent of Schoolsg Fenton H. Farley, Principalg and William Peacock, As- sistant Principal. Their understanding advice has enriched our high school lives. Through their encouragement we have striven for success in maintaining high scho- lastic standards. They have always made our problems their problems. This close association between us has made our high school days more enjoyable. When we look back on our high school days, we shall always think of these three men with great respect. Words are most inadequate in conveying what we should like to say, but we in parting say, We thank you. FENTON H. FARLEY WILLIAM T. PEACOCK Principal Assistant Principal Mi N 9 4 CHARLES ARMSTRONG B. E. M. and M. Litt. Shorthand I, II Bookkeeping I, II Transcription ,ffl JANE BRADSHAW A. B., and M. Litt. Sp'nish I, I glish II J' V 'B DOROTHY CAIN A. B. Journalism Biology HELEN DAVIS A. B. and M. A. Plane Geometry Algebra II V if Tw W, ,fun We ...l, i ,. X., WILDA BANFIELD A. B. Home Economics IRENE BREHM B. L. I., A. B., and M. Litt Dramatics Public Speaking Librarian ANTHONY CAPUTO M. M. Supervisor of Instrumental Music EARL FARLEY B. S. and NI. Ed. Physics Mechanical Drawing Solid Geometry Trigonometry aww., ROBERT ILLAR B. S. of Ed. Industrial Arts . t ' I 1 . X W . J 1 by 'I i UQ, UFQXQ . 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Typing II Shorthancl I Office Practice Economic Geography -ilA,,.,.lBf2ra QSIALJ TWA .LQPAJ .Wy g3 5 A . ', x. 9' MARYBELLE SHEE Mr. Farleyys Secretary DAN CI-IABOT JAMES TUTWILER Janitor Janitor -- 53 SX ,if JR A-:..Q. - - . H K :S x mg , 2 K 3 . , 5--ff! i 5? . -. Egg , ' 5- fx 6 fi 51- I3 EDITH PASQUALE Mr. Barner's Secretary W ' v 'm 'V ' vfwvv-W' -Y W' v--- - --... Y-,www-..i...,...,, , , fffhwdyww f1,wJ.oc 14 1594, jyaucwfafb MM jajflizinyfm-U ffwvZhQfLU- QMQJJ XLLLULU MM Vdwwlf fiMwf,wLe, ,LMCQL 7 766 Mug zfW7w wx U 'vw .' Qilbmf Mwingcvbkl WM SenicwL All is well that ends. Q ,Ef f fx X .:' A ML N. B X .X I 195 v I V X f ', X N f I I Q. J! I f . I sh , , f X ' J i , fhf X I, , A fp W 'QM' X rl ' ' nf' X I f K' ' A ' , uf ' H , V V, , X Af ' 1 7 1 l f N X R I 7 X X iw ' xx X X x ff ' y 'X 74 ,i . XX xt N T ' W s X X 7 ' I ' M , , I 1 'A .N gk ,I 1 ' M 'qi x sz , f , X. f 1 ' I QQQQX lx 5 5 , f f, 4 I X 1, f M- 1957 wage ' ll ' ll- FIRST ROW7Janer Campbell, Carol Swager SECOND ROW!-'Clara Collins, Shirley Schaff SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President . A .. .. ..,,.., . ., .. ,.,.,. ...,.,. ,..,.. .,.. .,..,,,, C a r o l Swager Vice President , .,.... Clara Collins Secretary . ,. ..,., Janet Campbell Treasurer ., Shirley Schaff 16 Senicva 61444 Jf' It was in September, 1939 that we were all waiting for the big day-our first day of school. This was the beginning of the twelve years that we were to look back upon as the best years of our lives. After the first week of school we soon got used to the daily routine of getting up early and doing homework. It wasn't long until we worked ourselves up to the sixth grade and were pre- paring ourselves for the grand entrance into junior high. Here, most of us started dating and attended our first prom. We had a lot of fun, and it was really something different to change classes. By the time our ninth grade commencement rolled around, we really thought we were wheels, The following fall we found ourselves in the senior high school. We also found that we weren't the wheels, but only the spokes in the wheel. It seemed that everyone looked up. to the seniors and looked down upon us sophomores. It didn't take us long to learn to respect the upper classmen and to move away from the fountain when a senior wanted a drink, or to remain seated in assemblies while the seniors were dismissed. The next thing we knew we were juniors. And oh, that magazine sale! We also put on the junior class play, as a means for making funds for our anticipated prom and banquet. Of course, our class wanted to be different and so we changed many things. For instance, our class was the first to invite other schools to our parties, the first to have a girl president, the first to elect all girl officers. We also renewed the practice of the open prom. Then we became seniors. At last we were on top again, as in our freshman year. We were the ones who were dismissed first from the assemblies and We told the sophomores to please remove their anatomy from the drinking fountain. In- stead of hurrying around through the halls trying to find the right room, we were guiding and helping the sophomores. We soon taught them that it was their duty to show the seniors the proper respect. High on our list of cherished memories will be banquets, class plays, high school dances, pep meetings, basketball games, football games, and the big snow of 1950. Now that our work is finished, we bid a sad adieu to dear old Rochy. 17 XJ x. GERALD AMISTADE . . . -Ierryn . . . General Ccurse. Basketball Z, 4, Baseball Z, 3, 4, Shop Club 3, 4. Tall and good looking, Jerry is interested in sports. Always seen at Murthais. Well liked by all -especially the girls. WILLIAM ANDERSON . . . Q'Bill . . . Academic Course. Looking ahead, that is what counts with Bill. There will always be memories of his good times in chemistry and sclid geometry classes. DARLENE BARNES . . . Academic Course. Class P.ay 3, Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Art Club Z, 3, 4, Visual Ed 4, Mirage Staff 4, Latin Club 3, Pep Club 4, Chorus 2, 3. Hear that mischievous giggle? That's our Darlene-witty and full of fun. Let's hope her future is stocked with good times. MARIAN BARTO . . , mSis', . . . General Course. Stage Crew 2, 3, 4, Mirage Staff 4, Pop Kids 4. Another individual who desires good times and fun, and always seems to have them. She is always happy and ready to help whenever she is called upon. EA BATTO . , . Skip . . . General Course. Hi 3, 4, Visual Education Z, 3, 4. A nice friendly E3 i. wi.l greet you when you meet Skip He's a r ular guy, and a good assistant with the movie X 'Sin . Oy c era Q-WEANNE BIEBLE . . . Commercial Ccurse. Red Cross Z, 4, G. A. A. Z, 3, 4, Tri-Hi-Y Z, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, Cheerleader 3, 4, Student Council 3, Mirage Staff 4, Class Play 3, Art Club Z, Pep Club 3, 4. A peppy cheerleader, she has maintained the spirit of Rochy High. Lively and good humored, Jeanne made many friends. i WILLIAM BINGLE . . . Q'Bill . . . General Course. Shop Club Z, 3, 4. An easy going fellow who doesn't participate much in extra curricular activi- ties, but he is usually on the job in his classes. MARGARET BLACKWELL . . . Mpeggyea' . . . Aca- demic Course. Art Club 2, 3, 4, Tri-Hi-Y Z, 3, 4, Visual Education 4, Pep Club 4, Mirage Staff 4, Latin Club 3. Always happy, she professes a true love for art and has mastered it well. A friendly and helpful girl, she has the ability to achieve success. RICHARD BOBO . . . Dick,' . . . General Course. Football 2, 3, 4, Baseball Z, 3, 4. Rough and tough on the football field but very kind and gentle with his friends. We know he will succeed in all he tries to do in the future. ANDY BOGEATZES . . . Academic Course. Hi-Y Z, 3, 4, Latin Club 3, Mirage Staff 4. An out- standing member of the class. Always ready to do a good deed for a friend. JACK BOYDE . . . Earl . . . General Course. One of the toughest, roughest boys of our class fin his dreamsl. He's looking fcrward to the day when he will not have to carry books home. DONNA BRENNER . . . Academic Course. G.A.A, 23 Tri-Hi-Y 3, 43 Library Club 2, 3, 43 Mirage Staff 43 Latin Club 33 Dramatics Club 43 Pop Kids 43 Chorus 2, 4. A quiet member of the class who is always seen wearing a smile. She is a hard and faithful worker who can be depended upon. CHARLES BRKOVICH . . . SonnyU . . . General Course. Track 3. A shy, dark haired lad who is a credit to the track team. He is conspicuous by his absence from class. JAMES BROOKS' . . . Jimmy,' . . . Commercial Course. Stage Crew 33 Hi-Y Z3 Track 2, 3, 4. Never without a wisecrack or smile. In the sports field he excels in track. He is the official chauffeur of his clad's car. May he drive smoothly down the road of happiness. AILEEN BUCKENHEIMER . . . Commercial Course. G.A.A. Z, 33 Mirage Staff 43 Chorus Z, 3, 4. A little miss, a considerate lass, and an asset to our class. We recommend that if you want anything dcne well, see Aileen. BARBARA BUYAN . . . Bobbie,' . . . Commercial Course. Mirage Staff 49 Pop Kids 43 Chorus 2, 3, 4. When you see a shiny black Packard rounding the corner you know iris none other than Bobbie be- hind the wheel. She will be remembered fcr her happy-go-lucky manner. SHIRLEY CALDWELL . . . Commercial Course. Latin Club 3g Red Cross 43 Pop Kids 43 Mirage Staff 4. Although she has a gentle voice, she likes to argue with Von. A fine friendly future is predicted for her. JANET CAMPBELL . . . Jann . .. . Academic Course. Dramatics Club 43 Reserve Cheerleader 35 Pop Kid 43 Pep Club 4g Class Officer 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. 2, 33 Spanish Club 23 Chorus 3, 43 Band Z3 Tri- Hi-Y 43 Visual Education Club 43 Mirage Staff 43 Junior Red Cross 23 Student Council Z. Ccmes from a little place called East Rochester and she is proud of it. She wants to become a nurse. Needless to say, she will have many patients. REUBEN CAPLAN , . . Reub,' . . . Academic Course. Class Officer Z, Student Council Z3 Dramatics Club 43 Basketball Manager 3, 4g Oracle Staff 2, 3, 43 Ram's Horn 2, 33 Quill and Scroll 3, 43 Latin Club 33 Band 2. Althcugh he is the clown of our class, he is still a good student. He provides everyone with a laugh or a line. JOHN CAPPABIANCO . . . Cuppy . . . General Course. Football 3, 45 Track 2, 3, 4. A friendly person who is full of fun. Just loves to give Eng- lish talks on Fridays. BERNARD CHRISTIAN . . . Q'BruzH . . . General Course. Football 3. When the teacherls away, the boys will play, and in the midst of all the fun we find Bruz. A well-liked person with a jolly dis- position. BEN COLAMARINO . . . BennieH . . . Academic Course. Mirage Staff 4. A boy full of fun, yet quiet in his ways. He leaves you with the impression that he,s much wiser than he,ll say. ROBERT COLELLA . . . Bohn . . . General Course. Pop Kids 4. Here's a carefree lad who never seems to worry. He can hardly wait until he feels that diploma in his hand. CLARA COLLINS . . . Academic Course. Student Council 3, 45 Tri-Hi-Y 45 Class Officer 45 Mirage Staff 45 Pop Kids 45 Library Club 45 Latin Club 3. A hard and faithful worker who is always ready to do her share. She is well known for her friendly ways. MARIE CONNER . . . Academic Course. Band Z, 35 Orchestra 2, 35 Latin Club 35 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. Z5 Dramatics Club 4g Chorus Z, 35 Class Play 35 Pep Club Z, 45 Pop Kids 45 Visual Ed. 35 Mirage Staff 4. Always in a hurry, but still has time for class activities. She is a good student with a pleasing personality. RICHARD COSKY . . . Silver Dick . . . General Course. Football 2, 35 Basketball Z, 35 Baseball 2, 3. Always has a good time even in classes. Usually seen conversing in the office with Mr. Farley. Rochy will seem empty without the clicking of his cow- boy boots. RUTHERFORD COZAD . . . Rudy . . . General Course. Hails from the hills of Noss Plan. A quiet lad in his ways, but friendly at all times. Always looking forward to dismissal time. JOHN CRAWFORD . . . ulohnnyn . . . Academic Course. Chorus 2, 35 Band 45 Latin Club 3, 45 Hi-Y 45 Class Play 35 Mirage Staff 45 Visual Education 3, 45 Quill and Scroll 35 Orchestra 45 Oracle Staff 3. Studious and sincere-a real credit to the senior class. Willing to do anything that will benefit others. MARTHA DILLARD . . . uMartyU . . . Commercial Course. Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. 3, 45 Pop Kids 45 Chorus Z, 3, 4. This happy lass creates fun in every class. Many students have enjoyed her sing- ing. She is loyal to her friends and school. DAVID DOUGHERTY . . . Doc . . . General Course. Baseball Manager 2, 3, 45 Football 2, 35 Hi-Y Z5 Shop Club 2. Happiest when he can sleep. Keeps a supply of gum on hand. Hefs the life of the classroom. ANDREW DUNCAN . . . Academic Course. Band Z, 3, 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 43 Hi-Y Z, 3, 43 Latin Club 33 Jr. Red Cross. 23 Chorus 3, 4g Basketball 3, 43 Arr Club Z, Track Z, 3, 43 Student Council 4, Visual Education 43 Mirage Staff 4. Thinks a man who has no music in his soul is dead. His smiling eyes and winning personality have won him many honors. MARY ELIZABETH DUNCAN . . . Academic Course. Class Play 33 Chorus 3, 4g Mirage Staff 43 Dramatics Club 4, Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Red Cross Council Z3 Pep Club 4, Visual Education Club 3, 4g Pop Kids 43 Latin Club 3, Spanish Club 4. A loyal student from Baden. She possesses a true spirit of friendship, Her famous sneeze will always be remembered by her classmates. ROBERT ERLWEIN . . . Squirrel . . . General Course. Hi-Y 3, 4g Stage Crew 4. Quietness and kindness usually walk hand in hand and we find these qualities in Bob. His future is sure to be filled with happiness. NILA ESHELMAN . . . Esh'7 . . . Academic Course. Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 43 Latin Club 3, Visual Ed, 4g Art Club 2, 3g Mirage Staff 43 Oracle Staff 43 Quill and Scroll 43 G. A. A. 2, 3, 43 Pep Club 4, Dramatics Club 4. She always manages to get in the last word. we has done fine work in the journalism and drama- '0 ics departments. She has many friends in Rochy Hi. QV MXCWFHERINE FERRARO . . . t'Cacky . . . Aca- f' demic Course. G. A. A. 2, 3g Spanish Club 3g Stu- ent Council 3, 43 Pep Club 33 Oracle Staff Z, 4, irage Editor 43 Quill and Scroll 3, 4. A cute and popular senior with a lot of ability. She is a fine example of the saying good things come in small packagesf' PAUL FITZGERALD . . . 'qFitz,, . . . General Course. Shop Club 3, 4. Here is one of the best sports in the club. He is always ready to lend a helping hand when needed. Took good care of Rameses 351. JAMES FOX . . . Foxy,, . . . General Course. Stage Crew Z, 3, 43 Hi-Y 43 Visual Education 2, 3, 43 Ex- pect a real pleasant smile and cheery hello from Jim when you meet him. A real friend to all. He is as quiet as a little fox. MARGARET FRANK . . . t'PeggyU . . . Commercial Course. G. A. A. 2, 3, 4. She is noted for her quick wit and ready smile. Peggy is often seen walking to school-maybe that is the reason for her slim figure. ROSE FRANK . . . Rosie,' . . . Commercial Course. Chorus 23 G. A. A. 2, 3, 4. The little girl with the big smile for everyone. Loves all sports, but prefers baseball. She is set for a rosy future. ALFRED GABAUER . . . AI . . . General Course. AI hails from the country. He's a regular guy even thcugh he does seem to be bashful. Good luck will follow him wherever he goes. EVA JANE GREINER . . . Commercial Course. Tri- Hi-Y Z, 3, 4g G. A. A. 2, 3, 43 Chorus 23 Band 33 Pep Club 4g Pop Kids 43 Mirage Staff 4. When you want a good sensible quiet girl choose Eva. She can always be counted on to do her best. DOROTHY HACKER . . . Commercial Course. Pep Club 43 Tri-Hi-Y 43 Pop Kids 43 Library Club 3. Coming from New Brighton in her junior year, she has adopted all of Rochy's loyalness and true spirit. THERESA HALAHAN . . . Terry', . . . Com- mercial Ccurse. Art Club 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. Z, 35 Mirage Staff 4g Red Cross Council 33 Pep Club 3. She's a jolly little pal and a cute little gal. Likes to have a good time. Proof of her artistic ability can be seen in this Mirage. ROBERT HARRISON . . . Bob . . . Academic Course. Spanish Club 3. A person everyone can depend on. Best ncted for his mechanical ability. He really has what it takes to get ahead in this world. DON HARTMAN . . . Donnie . . . General Course. Pep Club 23 Stage Crew 2, 3, 43 Dramatics Club 4g Quill and Scroll 43 Oracle Staff 3, 43 Red Cross Council 33 Chorus 2, 3, 4. Dori is one of the fel- lows who likes to wear sporty clothes. His smooth dancing is one reason for his popularity. He can always be found behind the counter at Hetzel's Drug Store. ELEANOR HATT . . . General Course. Library Club 2, 33 G. A. A. Z, 43 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 43 Mirage Staff 45 Pop Kids 45 Pep Club 4. Quiet, good natured, and a true lover of sports. Spends most of her time at the skating rink. KENNETH HECKEL . . . General Course. Foot- ball Manager 2, 3, 43 Hi-Y 2, 35 Chorus 2, 33 Class Play 3, 43 Mirage Staff 4g Dramatics Club 43 Class Officer 2. Hails from Noss Plan and was a good football manager. Enjoys dancing and is good at ic. I-Ie has mastered the art of talking. WAYNE HELMICK . . . Academic Course. Basket- ball 2, 33 Latin Club 3. At mixing deadly substances, he excels! An outstanding student who deserves good luck in the future. DELORES HENSTOCK . . . Commercial Course. G. A. A. Z3 Student Council 3g Mirage Staff 43 Oracle Staff 43 Pop Kids 4. Rather quiet at times but lots of fun, especially on the dance floor. Be- cause of her ability in home ec. she is the Betty Crocker of the class. JACK I-IETZLER . . . Academic Course. Track 2, 3, 43 Band Z, 3, 4g Orchestra 2, 3, 43 Spanish Club 35 Red Cross Council 3g Hi-Y 4. His winning smile has brought him a long way. He certainly has left an excellent record behind him. ARDYTH HOHL . . . Commercial Course. G. A. A. Z, 33 Tri-Hi-Y 4. A cute little girl with a smile for everyone. Her friendly ways and contagious giggle will long be remembered. VIRGINIA HOLLER . . . U-Ieaniel, . . . Academic Course. Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, Chorus Z, 3, 43 Band 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 2, 4, Dramatics Club 45 Latin Club 3, Pep Club 3, 4, Mirage Staff 4. Hearty miss coming from Denton Plan. An excellent mem- ber of the band. She is often seen talking in the hall. GAYLORD HORTER . . . Gay', . . . Academic Course. Hi-Y 35 Spanish Club 35 Football 3, 4. Athletic, amiable and attractive describes Gay. He is always in on the fun. GLENN HOWARD . . . Bones . . . General Course. Stage Crew 45 Visual Education 43 Class Play 3. A fine fellow and full of fun. Alnhcugh quiet, Glenn has a personality that is pleasing to everyone. HAROLD HUBBARD . . . Doodle . . . Academic Course. Basketball Z, 3, 4g Quill and Scroll 4, Latin Club 3, Track 33 Mirage Staff 4g Oracle Staff 4g Band 3, Orchestra 3. There is never a dull mo- ment when Docdlen is around. He is an asset to our basketball team and a good student. We know that he will succeed. HAROLD HUMBERT . uS0nnyH . . . General Course. Shop Club 3, 4g Football 3, 4. Another one of our lads from the country. Likes the girls, only he is too bashful to admit it. The girls are catching on to his shyness, and he is quite a t'Romeo. SHIRLEY IRVIN . . . General Course. Here we have a true example of a friendly class member. She is a faithful Rochy student who will be mis:ed in the future. MARYBELLE JAMIESON . . . UMazie7' . . . Cem- mercial Course. Tri-Hi-Y 4, Art Club 2, 3, 43 Band 3g Orchestra 33 Chorus 2, Pop Kids 4. Mazie is another one of those quiet members of our class, but this doesn't mean that she hasn't been helpful. She is a friend to all and is bound ED make good. PEGGY JARRELL . . . Ujackiei' . . . Commercial Course. G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 3g Band 2, 3g Chorus Zg Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Pop Kids 4, Mirage Staff 4, Red Cross Council 2, Orchestra 2, 3. Always laughing and smiling her way through school, but can be serious when she wants to be. She loves to be teased by Mr. Armstrong. KENNETH KELLY . . . 'tKenn . . . General Course. Student Council 4, Visual Education Club 4. A person who is always willing to do his share. Hein full of fun, but still has time for work. MARY KILPATRICK . . . General Course. A quiet little member from the country. She never makes it before the tardy bell, but manages to re- place her lateness with sweetness. We will always remember her as a helpful, sincere person. STEVE KRIZAN . . . General Course. Nothing hinders or worries Steve. He believes in taking things as they come. Wfhy get yourself all jittery and nervous now? You have old age to look out for, remember. Good luck, Steve. EDITH LAWRENCE . . . EdieH . . . General Course. G. A. A. 2, 3, 45 Latin Club 35 Reserve Cheerleader 2, 35 Varsity Cheerleader 45 Pep Club 2, 3, 45 Playday 2, 3, 4. Loves all types of sports and owns a fine competitive spirit. Talent is easily shown in her cheerleading ability. A faithful mem- ber of her class, she will be missed by Rochy. ALICE LINDSAY . . . Commercial Course. Majorette 4. There seem to be several in our class who would rather be seen than heard. Alice is one of them. A classy drum majorette with a soft pleasing voice. JERRY LOMBARDO . . . uBabel' . . . Academic Course. Mirage Staff 4. Jerry is a whiz when it comes to math and chemistry. He is always ready to help and always looking for something to do. Herels to your future. May it be filled with success. DOROTHY MAIER . . . Dot', . . . Commercial Course. G. A. A. Z, 35 Pop Kids 4. A quiet mem- ber of the senior class. She is a very sensible girl, who keeps her mind on business. A wonderful friend to have. MARY ANN MAJESIC . . . 'KMar . . . Academic Ccurse. Chorus Z, 35 G. A. A. 25 Oracle Staff 25 Latin Club 35 Pep Club 2, 35 Red Cross Council 35 Mirage Staff 4. A true asset to our class. Shining example of beauty and brainsf' Is liked by all. Appreciates a good joke. EUGENE MATSOOK . . . usonnyl' . . . General Course. Student Council 25 Football Manager 2, 3, 45 Baseball Manager 2. A wonderful guy to know. A friend to everyone. Did a good job as football manager. If you hear someone imitating Al Jolson and singing Mammy,' youill kncw that it's Sonny. BEATRICE MATTEO . . . UBeal7 . . . Commercial Course. G. A. A. Z, 3, 45 Oracle Staff 25 Quill and Scroll 25 Pep Club 3, 45 Mirage Staff 45 Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. A pepper-pot of fun and laughter. Favorite pastimes are dancing and arguing with Mr. Arm- strong. CHARLES MCCONAUGHY . . . Commercial Course. Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 Mirage Staff 45 Red Cross Council 3. A fine boy to be in a class. Ranks high in com- mercial department. Trustworthy, loyal, and kind describes our senior boy, Charles. X . Q iw. 4' 24 0 'Jr fx tj N J ll. 1 X 4 RICHARD MCCONNEL . . . Q'Dick . . . Academic Course. Spanish Club 3, Mirage Staff 4, Class Play 3. One of the Baden boys. A great asset to our class. Richard did a good job as pop kid and in managing the senior candy sale. He also ranks high scholastically. JAMES MCCULLOUGH . , . Jim,, . . . Academic Course. Track 3, 4, Hi-Y 3, 4, Band 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 4, Class Play 3. Quiet until you get to know him. He has his own opinions but keeps them to himself. His likeable ways have secured lcts of friends for him. MAXINE McKEE . . . l'Max . . . Commercial Course. G. A. A. Z, Chorus Z, 3. With a pleasant smile and friendly manner, Maxine has made many friends in Rochy and in other towns. Good luck, Maxine. GERALDINE MCKNIGHT . . . Gerry,' . . . Aca- demic Course. G. A. A. 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 4, Quill and Scroll 3, Oracle Staff 3, 4, Red Cross Ccuncil 3, 4, Library Club 2, Latin Club 3, Stage Crew Z, 3, 4. Has lovely brown eyes and a winning smile. Has often entertained us with her singing. Good luck, Gerry! ARTHUR MECKLEM . . . Bud,' . . . General Course. Football 3, 4, Track 4. In schcol Bud is quiet, but out of school he is a happy-go-lucky fellow who finds and makes friends wherever he goes. YVONNE MULREE . . . Academic Course. Tri- Hi-Y Z, 3, 4, Visual Ed. 3, 4, Chorus 3, 4, Class Play 3, Latin Club 3, Spanish Club 4, Dramatics Club 4, Mirage Staff 4, Pep Club 4, Pop Kids 4. Well known for her blonde hair and willingness to work for the class. She possesses a kind smile fcr everyone. HOMER NINE . . . BuckU . . . General Course. Baseball Z, 3, 4. There is never a dull moment when he is around. He is forever wearing a wide smile. Likes the country air. DARRELL OWENS . . . Curly . . . General Course. Football Z, 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Basketball 4. Tall, blond, and full of fun describes Curly perfectly. He likes sports and was an outstanding football player. DONA PANNER . . . Donnie . . . Academic Course. G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 3, 4, Cheerleader 3, 4, Class Play 3, Mirage Staff 4, Latin Club 4, Tri-Hi-Y 4. A pert little cheer- leader who's always a busy little miss. Most versa- tile of che seniors, she certainly lives up to her title. She has many friends wherever she goes. EVANGELINE PAPPAS . . . Academic Course. Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, G. A. A. 2, Chorus 2. A pleasant girl to know. No matter what you say or do, she always has a smile for you. Even though sometimes she feels low, she'll always smile and say hello. BROOKS PICKENS . . . Easy,' . . . General Course. Football Z, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Oracle Staff 4, Stage Crew 4, Mirage Staff 4. A jack of all sports. Nickname is EasyH for that is his style. Noted as the boy with a smile for everyone. With his ability his future should be bright. DONALD POMPA . . . DonnieU . . . General Ccurse. Red Cross Council 23 Football 3, 4. Here he is-happy-go-lucky! These words express Don perfectly. His good humor and quick smile have made him a popular lad in the class of 51.,' MARY POMPA . . . t'Boots . . . Commercial Course. Chorus 2, 3, 45 Tri-Hi-Y 2, G. A. A. Z, Library Club Z. She's a girl ncted for her friendly smile and her love for Tabu'y perfume. With her cheer- ful personality sheys a nice girl to have around. HARRY PRIDDY . . . BuddyH . . . General Course. Football 3, 4g Baseball Manager 3, Basketball Manager 4, Baseball 4. An outwardly quiet fellow, Harry is a real pal. An outstanding guard, he played his part well. His hearty laugh is always wel- come. GLORIA PURYEAR . . . Gee Gee . . . Commercial Ccurse, G. A. A. Z. 3, 43 Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, Pop Kids 45 Red Cross Council 2, Chorus 3, 4. The sweet petite leader of the Tri-Hi-Y. Her friendly ways have won her many friends at Rochy. CARL RAGOZZINO . . . Rag,' . . . Commercial Course. Baseball Z, 3, 4, Football 3, Mirage Staff 4. A quiet member of our class, but really friendly and kind to all. He causes little disturbance, fcr he is seen before he is heard. SARAH RALL . . . Commercial Course. Chorus Z, 3, Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 Quill and Scroll 3, Oracle Staff Z, Pep Club 4g Pop Kids 4. Her temperament is not the type characteristic of redheads. She is a loyal friend who is admired for her quiet and pleasant manner. ELVA RAMER . . . Shorty' . . . Academic Course. Mirage Editor 4, G. A. A. 2, 3g Latin Club 3, Pop Kids 43 Quill and Scroll 4. An ideal student-friend- ly, dependable, and intelligent. Small in stature, but mighty in brains. DOROTHY REED . . . 'lTootsie . . . Commercial Course. G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 43 Band 2, 3, 45 Tri-Hi-Y Z, 3, 4. Dependable, sincere, true, and modest. We know she will succeed in whatever she attempts to do. INA MARIE REICH . . . Commercial Course. G. A. A. 25 Tri-Hi-Y 2, Art Club 2, Red Cross Council 25 Pop Kids 4, Mirage Staff 4, Stage Crew Z, 3, 4. Owner of a very pleasing personality and dis- position. Ina is full of pep. Always on hand and willing to help with anything. CARL ROMER . . . General Ccurse. Hi-Y 2, 3, Band Z, 3. Seen everywhere, doing everythidg, that's Carl. His willingness to co-operate in school acti- vities has won for him many true friends. MELVIN ROSE . . . Rosie . . . Academic Course. Baseball Z, Basketball 4. Melvin is not very big but beware, for he is handy with the firsticuffs. His good humor and quick smile have made him popular in the class of 'l51.', SHIRLEY SCHAFF . . . Commercial Course. Class Officer Z, 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Class Play 3, Pep Club 3, 4, Pop Kids 4, Mirage Staff 4, Dramatics Club 4, Quill and Scroll 4, Oracle Staff 4, Orchestra 2, 3, Band 2, 3, Visual Ed, 4. A little miss full of pep, vim, and vigor. Is some- times found on the serious side. She is very active and her tasks are well done. PRISCILLA SERGEANT . . . Peaches . . . General Ccurse. G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Library Club 2. A good sport about everything. She possesses a sweet and charming personality. ESTHERFAY SHAPIRO . . . Academic Course. Latin Club 3, Visual Education 3, 4, Quill and Scroll 4, Oracle Staff 4, Mirage Staff 4. Studious is too mild a word to describe Estherfay. She is always full of fun and willing to help others. CLARA SIGNORE . . . Clarie,' . . . Commercial Course. G. A. A. Z, 3, Oracle Staff 4, Mirage Staff 4. A lively reporter for the Oracle. Her fun- loving personality will never be forgotten. One of her 'Qmustsn is Marion Hill dances. VALAIDA SMITH . . . Leda', . . . General Course. Tri-Hi-Y Z, 3, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Library Club 4, Pop Kids 4, Pep Club 3, Chorus Z, 3, 4. Although she is a former Beaver Falls student, she has proved her loyalty to our school. Her friendly ways have won her many friends at Rochy. MARSHALL SPADE . . . l'Sam,' . . . General Course. Our Private Eyen knows the inside story abcut all subjects, With his knowledge he will conquer life,s problems with ease. RICHARD STEELE . . . t'Dick , . . General Course. Football Z, 3, 4, Track 3, 4. His cheery outlook has made him many friends in Rochy. You very seldcm find him without a smile and a happy-go-lucky at- titude. HARVEY STEFANOSKY . . . General Course. Football Z, 3, 4. A good example of true friend- ship is shown by Harvey. You can be sure that Rochy is proud to claim him as hers. 1 ff .H 3 vi 1' 1 MARTHA STEINACKER . . . Jayne, . . . Com- mercial Course. Chorus 2, 3, 49 Pep Club 49 Pop Kids 49 Mirage Staff 4. Martha doesn't have much to say, but she is a friend to everyone. A diligent work- er, she will surely succeed in all she undertakes. DICK STEPHENS . . . General Course. Football Z, 3, 49 Basketball 49 Shop Club 2, 3, 4. Dick is quiet, but never ill at ease, especially when he's around girls. Here's hoping he always keeps that sunshine in his smile. SALLIE SULLIVAN . . . Academic Course. G. A. A. 3, 49 Tri-Hi-Y 49 Mirage Staff 49 Spanish Club 4. Coming to Rochester in her junior year, Sallie has made many friends. Loads of luck, Sallie. CHARLES SUPROCK . . . 'lsupyn . . . Academic Course. Spanish Club 39 Class Play 3, 49 Mirage Editor 49 Track 2, 3, 49 Quill and Scroll 4. One of the mcst studious members of our class. He is al- ways busy, but manages to wear a smile at all times. CAROL SWAGER . . . Pres . . . Commercial Course. G. A. A. Z, 3, 49 Class President 3, 49 Stu- dent Council 3, 49 Pep Club 49 Pop Kids 49 Mirage Staff 49 Quill and Scroll 49 Oracle Staff 4. Active and attractive describes our leader and friend. She is willing to do her best at all times. LEONARD TAYLOR . . . Len . . . General Course. Mirage Editor 49 Oracle Staff 3, 4g Base- ball 2, 3, 49 Basketball 2, 39 Red Cross Council 39 Class Play 3. He is an outstanding sportswriter who has certainly attracted plenty of attention with his well-behaved manner. He's a sincere member of our class. WILLIAM TREANTAFELLOW . . . Billl' . . . General Course. Red Cross Council 29 Hi-Y 2, 39 Class Officer 3. Always has that mischievous look in his eyes. Likes to have a good time. Good luck, Bill. JOHN TUBAUGH . . . Jack'y . . . General Course. Hi-Y 2, 3, 49 Red Cross Council 29 Football Manager 3, 4g Basketball 39 Track 3, 49 Mirage Staff 4. Jack is one of the boys that we must look up tof, Al- ways friendly, always gay, always has something to say. GEORGE VONAKIS . . . Academic Course. RH Club Z9 Hi-Y 2, 39 Mirage Staff 4g Oracle Staff 2, 39 Class Officer 2, 39 Student Council 3, 49 Chorus Z. Gecrge's smile and cheerful disposition have made him a popular senior. He is seldom idle and is always doing things to improve our school. JOANNA WARNER . . . Jon . . . Academic Course. Tri-Hi-Y Z, 3, 49 Dramatics Club 49 Mirage Staff 49 Latin Club 39 Class Play 39 Pep Club 49 Pop Kids 4. A student from Baden who is full of pep and ideas. She is a hard worker and has an interest in many activities. LILLIAN WEST . . . Lee . . . Commercial Course. Tri-Hi-Y 2. What a charming disposition this stu- dent possesses! A natural happy-go-lucky girl who is liked by all her classmates. RAYMOND WHITTINGTON . . . Ray . . . General Course. Football 2, 3, 4g Track 3, 4. A person full of fun and laughter. His broad smile will always be remembered. He has a strong interest in sports, especially football. RAYMOND WOLFE . . . Rayy' . . . Academic Course. Spanish Club 33 Chorus 33 Band 4. A nice looking lad whois always smiling. Enjoys his daily walks from the Noss Plan. Rochy will truly miss him. HELEN ZOITI . . . Academic Course. Latin Club 4. A nice girl to have as a friend. She appears to be quiet until you get to know her. She likes to laugh and have a good time with everyone. JACK SWARTZLANDER . . . General Course. Football 3, 4. Has a slow easy smile that has won him many friends. Never has a worry, always ready for a good time. WALTER RUDNICKI . . . General Course. Here is a boy who is too shy to have his picture taken, but he is a friend to everyone who knows him. my gaeaii of llfme pad! Warm SEPTEMBER 5 -Vacation's over! First day of school. 7-Sophs learn to remain seated in assem- my. 8-First pep meeting. Peat Bessemer!! 12-Home room representatives elected to the student council. 18-Cries of Please buy a magazine! Jun- ior magazine sale begins. 28-Home room and club pictures taken for Mirage. Say Qheeze! 29-Junior High School pictures taken for the year-book. Watch the birdie. OCTOBER 2-Tri-Hi-Y induction. 23-Reports go out!! 7Nuf said. Z6-Buy an Oracle! Junior Class Halloween party. NOVEMBER 9-Open House. Our parents become stu- dents again. 20-Football holiday-Hurrah! We get a day off. 22-Impressive Crowning of Football Queen. 23-Thanksgiving vacation-donit eat too H1L1Cl'1 turkey. 2,-Our record breaking snow gives us an extra vacation. DECEMBER 5--Juniors and Sophs have pictures taken. 11-Concert Choir sings at Freedom and 14-- Beaver County Sanitorium. Lieut. James Wfhittaker tells us about his lifeboat experiences in the Pacific. 18-Art Club party. 20- Christmas vacation. No more school this year. JANUARY Z-School is resumed. 9-Tuberculosis patch test given. 12-fprfncipal for a Day. 241-Incl of the first semester. 25-Exams. Did you pass? 30-Assembly- Babe Parilli is principal speaker. FEBRUARY 10--Seniors sponsor a Heart Hop. 12-Juniors and Sophs select subjects for followfng year. 12-Seniors order invitations. MARCH 1-Assembly-movie about atomic bomb. 12-Hi-Y Easter egg sale. 23-Easter Vacation. 29-Band Concert. APRIL 5-Junior Class fanquet. 6-Quill and Scroll Induction. 17-Tri-Hi-Y lVloth:r and Daughter Ban- quet. 26-Buy a ticket to the Senior Class Play, please! MAY 4-Junior,Senior prom. 4-State Scholarship exams. 8-May Day. 10-Junior and Sophomore elections. 22-Senior exains-No more studying. Z5-Senior Day. 27-Eaccalaureate. 28-Commencement-Seniors say farewell to dear old Rochy. Z9-Junior and Soph exams. 31-Shop exhibit. 31-Sophomore party. JUNE 7-Junior High School graduation. 8-Last day of school. WITTIEST MOST TALKATIVE BEST DRESSED Shirley Schaff, Bill Treantafellow Eeihzrfay Shapiro, George Vonakis Don I-Iartman, Bea Matteo MOST VERSATILE BEST STUDENTS BEST DANCERS Dona Panner, Brooks Pickens Elva Rarner, Andy Bogeatzes Delores Hengtock, Kenneth Heckel 32 i i ii Ef,.:.f 2 5 2' 7 ,yr 4-a , 1-'rg 3 - 5-.12 s .Q 4 gifs-,,, . is 3 4: M gm gg :K M3 fu, A Z '39 1 Q af: W 122-:FU eghywg 2 '53 'fe M' ff !vf.,'z5f,i 6 Q 'I 2 i' Q: me ' ' ,, Aa, f rw s 3??f35?i -r xg . -TEM . rfb J f nw W ID LAQW My Riff, W W W J My QM, W igggiyifmm M55 Zlnclmclaumen Cf'sy:Hhhp 'd l'h hl hd 4...... 5 X Q 1:5 9 r ow Q 'xx Q s 0.9 K 0.2. ff W wx X i -f R531 f A X X Y Malaga 957 . m ' l X Johnny Mike, Nancy Buck A x nne Miller, Ralph Cable ' .J W ' JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President .,..,, ,....,...,..,..,,.., ......... , , ..,......,.,......A.A. Johnny Mike 3 x sg 5 EQx-Q SS li S X X X3 XQ X, X I ja' x lkx .X Vice President ....... ..,,.,. R alph Cable SJ Xsecretary .......,. ,,.,., N ancy Buclc Treasurer ,. ,. ., Anne Miller Q 36 uniolz efau Jfllilofzq As we proudly walk through the halls of Rochester High School, we realize that only one year of being together remains. As we look forward to being seniors, we pause momentarily to gaze back on the past years. In ninth grade we were the upper classmen, but we learned that, as sophomores, we were merely considered underclassmen. We first had to prove ourselves worthy members of Rochester High School. This we did by selling candy at basketball games and raising enough money for a sophomore party. The next step into our future came on September 5, 1950 when we entered the high school again to accept our responsibilities as juniors. The magazine sale under Miss Miller's astute direction, was successful and we were ready to close the year with our annual prom and banquet. We followed in the footsteps of the class of '51 by again voting for an open prom. A stunning blow was felt by the class when our competent adviser, Miss Mildred Miller, was suddenly taken ill. We were indebted to- Mrs. Fay Farley who so willingly assumed the task of directing our activities during Miss Milleris untimely absence. And now we leave the school again and we wonder about next year. But you can be assured that we will make our last year at Rochy as successful as those of by-gone days. MRS. FAY FARLEY Advisor of class during Miss Miller,s absence 37 . tl . . LV ,r . W 7, K Li 4 'ild K' X I ' gl 'VL ,W QW s . 'X L wf . L . X-f ,ik Lk' 'VL W 4 ri t V. -LV -4 I L 3 .Jr Ig- tk Ib., LJ I QI7 t. ILL K M L Q .L 'N xx U . ,L . .I 4. , V, K yffrftf' C If J!! ' 4 1 V fi lp 79 JL JL 1 ' x, VJ. it 1 A f A Lf . . 1. ' C 55111, ' zQ fp X' fl JL! J 02: ff MQW A 1 in IL telii M 291 lf , I 'fjf ,I to L79 A flap! ff Tj J 'LZ L 3 W1 f ROOM 31 FIRST ROXV-K. Stoffel, E. Young, S. Porter, D, Statis, Vidovich, S. Wolf, R, Kolback, B. Whittington, O. Shearer, D. Pridcly, M. A. Bozek. SECOND ROW--Miss Ludwig, E. Curtis, Cozad, H. Altenbaugh, D. Gordon, B. McCullough, B. Snowclen, B. Esworthy, D. Gibbs, G. Dyer, R. Hetzler, A. Rieth. THIRD ROW- D. Lehman, R. Cable, R. Hohl, T. Coe, I. Miller, L. Hughes, F. Kunzmann, P. Chewning, T. Ketterer, D. Black. ROOM 32 FIRST ROW-M. Hoover, McIsaac, K. MacKeagc, T. Mooney, B. Kinsley, B. Day, M. Caplinger, M. E. Radler, Evans, M. Inman. SECOND ROW-Mrs. Davis, N. Snyder, Conner, Bender, D. Rizzi, S. Eales, D. Sheline, S. Blirxn, E. Heymann. THIRD ROW-J. Landers, T. Porter, E. Covalt, R. Wick, D. Steele, F. Heffley, P. Christopher, R, Vogel, T. Gordon, D. Tarazano. 38 , , ay' A nfw. iff? f' ,X T ,. . 1 , L 1' if N if , l:fWQ,,m ROOM 33 FIRST ROW-B. McNear, V. Powell, C. Crapis, M. Carcler, E. Goehring, N. Buck A. Miller, Henstoclc, M. Berry, I. Witt, L. Fisher, M. Woods. SECOND ROW-Miss Miller, P. George, D. Siget, F. Sosnowslci, K. Graham, P Emery, A. Fusco, D. Horter, S. Peters, L. Bush, D. Cook, T. Stefanoslcy, D. Rosepink. THIRD ROWHB. Reeher, Mike, F, Mayhue, G. Kelley, D. Ware, Powers, J Heuring, Fuchs, G. Diehl, B. Coburn, B. Law. ROOM 35 FIRST ROW-E. Schroeder, S. Dishler, M. Herter, Krepps, D. White, C Coe, F. Bonzo, Cron, E. Sprankle, S. Jacobs, P. Venn, C. Cable. SECOND ROW-L. Witt, Hoffman, M. L. Carper, S. Pflug, D. Singo, B Enigson, Foertsch, S. Ruark, A. Getz, C. Wooley, R. Nieclergall. THIRD ROW-Mr, Wiberg, H. Howe, Bishop, A. Rider, W. Mennel, B. Hanne J. Good, Mays, R. Ketterer, B. Lawrence, C. Cooper. 39 v r ' 1 ,, r ,V 14,1,.l-f 4!'f::2'.' ,aM if .1 ,7pY ff 'I' s fffcf. N, v' ' 1 ' N. H , . Aliff , 'sro :Iii ,:.,u,b L47 4.-Q - 4 warn. 5-sg, .f iffy I IMA .,,, .Ad ' I . A ' , . J. v - - - f Q' Kdflf- . ll X ' X, . QU' V. VUL! X, ,L 'U' 4 L I . UC! lr ' ii ' all alf- , V Q , ,L X ilk! gd 1 - . , iv ,VL- QW 'I l X K.. 1 , 7 'V L' I W .. I V1 1 -ff' L l ' f i tl cr i 'VV JL x M 'Q- 'Frei Q' qgguwff Leah Liberatore, Treasurer, Paul Bernhardt, President Jack Groves, Vice President, Sylvia Brunner, Secretary .-S' GZQM ,lla my On September 5, 1950 one of the largest sophomore classes to enter the halls of Rochy High was the dynamic class of 53. We felt like princes and princesses after ruling over the junior high. But we soon found that in senior high school, we were like court jesters, at least as far as the upperclassmen were concerned. We were considered as something to be laughed at. We were the underdogs in all respects, but we have survived without too many defeats. This, however, did not interfere with boys being able to participate in such sports as football, basketball, baseball, and track. The girls were represented well in such organizations as the G. A. A., Tri-Hi-Y, and Pep Club. We took the back seat because the juniors and seniors had the honor of working on more money-making projects than the sophomores. But during the year we proved our ability as salesmen by making the candy sale at home basket- ball games a huge success. In order to acquaint the students with each other, our first dance was held in the gymnasium on Qctober 18. Our class got off to a good start with Miss Mar Jeanne Williamson as our advisor. We are now looking forward to seeing the class of U537, rise to the pinnacle of success. 40 ,B 1 pf A U 'lu j V ' lf V ,M Lf , . Mfg If ' f fl, ' 'i V X I f vi xc' .1 I fqfjud, L fl U05 T Um . . V! , , ,l itlfyf if ! ,ffi x 7 fi' ROOM 1 IRST ROW-B, Walley, McConoughy, D. Rowe, A. Mengel, Mustalo, J. Harkins, S. Masters, P. Hoffman, E. Lawrence, Stablow, B. Iovine, 'f P. Pickett, N, Colamarino. SJECOND ROXVfMiss Williamson, R. Graham, Short, R. Krut, B. Welch, W. Hoffmeier, C. Burk, R. Overly, P. Miller, Alicandro, L. Brandon, Mrs. Turner. THIRD ROW-H. McAl:ee, E. Howe, Sullivan, R. Wolf, G. Keck, E. Neal. ROOM 2 FIRST ROW-M. Ccrcles, L. Liberatore, H. Mutz, T. Ambrose, P. Kelly, S. Stang, B. Cable, E. Taylor, D. Mengel, K. White, B. Nelson. SECOND ROW--Miss Banfielcl, D. Siget, C. Woods, P. McClain, V. Metros S. Rex, K. Brenner, R. Pahoulis, T. Fisher, C. Zimmerman, Stobart THIRD ROWYJ. Kunzman, Groves, C. Bentel, T. De Nucci, T. Poling, E Ward, Rudnicki, D. Hartswiclc. 41 s I l ROOM 4 FIRST ROW-V. Cordes, S. Kindleburger, D. Gutermuth, L. Venn, C. Humber! R. Steinacker, B. Myers, L. Kunselman, A. Milosevich, D. McLaughlin Sally Pancler, R. Harrett. SECOND ROW-Miss Steinacker, D. Pompa, P. McCloslcy, R. Cearfoss, S. Dunbar J. Whittle, C. Rumbaugb, P. Brooks, D. Caputo, V. Frank, D. Dilworth R. Nixciorf. THIRD ROW-C. Hastings, R. Jacobs, R. Mengel, F. Ward, R. Neville, M Andriotti, E. Breznai, R. Holzwortb, M. Yokel, W. Robison, A. Giralico T. Manor. ROOM 5 FIRST ROW-G. Newman, M. Mine, G. Chamberlain, D. Rollins, C. Freshcorn P. Miller, A. Hart, D. McDade. H. Webster, S. Edwards, E. Waldron. SECOND ROW-Mrs. Cain, T. Auld, McCann, R. Hansen, N. Williams, B Micheletti, G. Berry, E. Smith, L. Peters, Keller, Bozza. THIRD ROW-B. Kissella, A. Kuskey, P. I-Iomitz, T. Dryer, K. Brobeclc, D Mahli, H. Mathlage, D. Cousar, L. Powers, B. Gall, G. Bukta. 42 ROOM 34 FIRST ROW-J. Clendenning, G. Eisenbrown, P. Hanne, S. Fuchs, Matteo, Pratte, S. Johnson. R. McKay, H. McCaskey SECOND ROW-Mr. von Philip, Mitchell, M. Peterson, M. Bloom, S. Brun- ner, D. Kline, R. Snycler, M. Sebastian THIRD ROW-R. Ayers, Heitger, T. Nicholas, Miles, H. Humbert ROOM 38 FIRST ROW-P. Measel, Cumashot, Bobo, B. Koehler, I.. McHenry, E Erath, S. McCally, L. Probst, W. Coe, C. Phillips SECOND ROW-Miss Wolf, Buck, K. Scruggs, G. Simmons, P. Wilson, D Begley, R. Rotuna, T. Goettman, F. Begley THIRD ROW-B. Mooney, P. Miller, R. Hanshe, H. Spect, B. Noble, F. Heuring J. Shields, R. LaValle 43 J. RUSSELL LATHOM Principal 9-1 Eunice Tannehill 9-2 Grace Golden 9-3 Henry McCabe Robert Illar 9-4 Merton Bradshaw 9-5 Anne Turner li!-Jtthfl dvi. 46 8-1 Helen Bair 8-2 Addison Anclerson 8-3 William Thorpe 7-1 Fay Shanor 7-2 Ruth Fogel 7-3 Mary McMurdy uniaaalfi 47 V l ,,,, , Y, 77 Please, don't spout a quip, When on your partner's feet you trip Though you think she's on all fours, Look out! They may be yours. fdfiwk 'T xx 4-25 Q NJC! ASN , ggi uw ' M f -Q away X 1 AY I 'Q M M X 4h My J if if ' ' f J if f N wx t f I 44 -x 7 Q V I g , 'Eg ' ,f X!! 5'1 '5Tv,gf a f-'f f , X f 5 Q .X K X 131 XX X 1 K X . ry A fx X X wb I NN X v EL L w, Nm! -f-:E-'61 ' x li: X -. MX' X QE X v f 'ef' f G+' ' si? 1957 l l Erma! Ecuzcf After hours and hours of drill and practice under the capable direction of Anthony Caputo, better known as Cap,', the band presented entertaining perform- ances both on the field and in the auditorium. During the football season they worked very hard every day and sometimes in the evening. When our little band marched onto the football field in their snappy blue and white uniforms, not only the student body and team, but also the spectators, were very proud of the shows presented by the band. Such tunes as Some Enchanted Eveningv, Winter Won- derlandn, Ballerina', and Down by the Station were enjoyed by all. Everyone agrees that without majorettes, a band would look very strange. For that reason, Rochy High had six of the best-stepping majorettes in the county. This year ended the twirling chores for one majorette. As a finale the band presented its annual spring concert, which was also a splendid event. Some of the featured songs for the concert were Pavanne,,, Mardi Grasn, Tacatto and Fugue in D minor , and 'QStars and Stripes Foreveru. As the year draws to a close, the seniors bid a sad adieu to the hard working musicians of our dear old Rochy High. Mr. Caputo TRUMPETS-Left-G. Stirling, G. Bentel, T. Sullivan, G. Barnes, T, Hawkins, E. Elias, Right-J. Cron, Alicandro, D. Caputo, D. Hartswick, R. Cable, G. Kelley, D. Lehman CLARINETS-Left-Row one, B. Batchelor, C. Wooley, P. Measel, A. Davis. Row two, J. Evans, M. Woods, B. Nelson, Thompson, K. Brenner, B. Cable. Right-Row one, G. Chamberlain, B. Iovine, Shepherd, B. Myers. Row two, E. Farley, S. Gross, C. Freshkorn, B, Esworthy, S. Dishler, L. Harrison HORNS-Row one, S. McKay, B. Embaugh, V. Cordes, D. Gibbs. Rcw two, D. Walker, A. Maitrot, B. Law, Fuchs TROMBONES-T. Fisher, A. Duncan, D. Eales, G. Dyer, S. Fuchs, E. Young SAXOPHONES-Row one, K. White, V. Holler, R. Kolback, L. Graham. Row two, I-letzler, K. Graham, M. Scheidmantel, S. Pflug, D. Reed DRUMS-K. Martin, Springer, T. Gordon, Reader, Crawford, E. Breznai COLOR GUARD-J. McCullough, Bishop, K. Scruggs, R. Wolfe MAJORETTE-E. Tokarsky MAJORETTES-A. Lindsay, Stablow, F. Sosnowski, D. Sheline, Krepps, M. Herter, T. Mooney 51 ,ffffff L, fxrag , If 1 a K' 4, , ' Xa -. ff f i ffm, f f, ,, f' - ' kftnl 551112-7 . f Ja. A 7-8,?4' fA 1 ,il ,A . Qacfaedbza if f ' ORCHESTRA FIRST ROWfM, Woods, B. Myers, Evans, B. Esworthy, A. Davis, P. Measel, C. Wooley, Hetzler, M. Scheidmantel, V. Holler, K. Graham, K. White SECOND ROW-K. Brenner, C. Freshkorn, B. Iovine, B. Kensley, B. Embatih, D. Gibbs J. Crawford, K. Martin, Fuchs, A. Duncan, G. Dyer, S. Eales, E. Young, S. Fuchs, Crone, D. Lehman, R. Cable, S. Pflug, D. Reed Composed of high school students, the orchestra, under the baton of Mr. Anthony Caputo, worked hard on their big event, the spring concert. Popular, classical, and semi-classical selections were featured in this year,s program. The orch- estra was always on hand to play at any special event. They played such selections as Best Things for Youu, Lover',, Tamboo , and Chicago , With striving for perfection as their goal, the Rochester High School orchestra had a fine concert this year. 52 y Ghaama MISS DORIS PETERSON Under the direction of Miss Doris Peterson the vocal department blended their voices to form a very promising musical group. The vocal de- partment was divided into seven groups: trio, sextet, boys' chorus, girls, chorus, girls' ensemble, sophomore girls' glee club, and concert choir. They presented a splendid Christmas program, which was enjoyed by all. The concert choir ac- quired white stoles for their black robes this year. Many trips were taken by the choir to sing at various club meetings. They were also fortunate in having four students go to Midwestern Chorus and one to All State Chorus. The annual spring concert was held in May, and it was a grand display of this year,s accom- plishments in the field of vocal music. GIRLS' CHORUS FIRST ROW+P. Pickett, A. Rieth. Crone, B. Whittington, K. MacKcage, E. Waldron, E. Taylor, I. Witt, S. Fuchs SECOND ROW-J. Bobo, Stablow, M. Steinacker, L. Kunselman, R. Steinacker, B. Nelson, P. Kelly, L. Witt, S. Dunbar TPIIRD ROW+I'I. Mutz, Bender, A. Getz, D. Priddy, Mustalo, I-larlcins, C. Rum- baugh, M. Peterson, T. Stefanosky, D. Cook 53 CONCERT CHOIR FIRST ROW-B. Buyan, G, Newman, Campbell, S. NIcCauley, Mclsaac, E. Ward T. Goettman, Buck, K. MacKeage, McKnight, L, Fisher, M. Duncan, M Dillard SECOND ROWWJ. Evans, R. Kolluacli, V. Holler, A. Buclcenlueimer, S. Dishler, R, Cable D. Goecleker, B. Mooney, B. Law, M. Woods, G. Puryear, D. Panner, Y. Mulree M. Pompa THIRD ROW-P. George, R. Hetzlcr, S. Eales, V. Smith, C. Coe, Fuchs, A. Duncan D. Hartman, H. Speclut, D. Lehman, B. Vogel, D, Gordon, P. Blackwell, M Bloom, D. Brenner GI RLS' GLEE CLUB FIRST ROWfG. Eisenlnrown, L. Venn, Clenclenning, H. McCaslcey, N. Colamarino -I. Cumashot, B. Myers, S. Stang, D. Rowland SECOND ROWMS. Pancler, D. Mcloauqlxlixi, R. McKay, G. Berry, B, Evans, B. Micheletti M. Mine, L. Liberatore, H. Webster THIRD ROW-P. Miller, Mitchell, D. Pompa, N. Wfilliams, K, Brenner, V. Metros S. Johnson, S. Brunner, R. Cearfess. R. Jarrett, E. Erath , 54 GIRLS, ENSEMBLE FIRST ROW-P. Pickett, L. Venn, S, Fuchs, B. Myers, D. Pan- ner SECOND ROW-R. McKay, Stablow, S. Dishler, K. Graham D. Pompa, Evans THIRD ROW-G. Berry, N. Williams, C. Coe, S. Eales, D. Gordon, S. Johnson, H. Webster SEXTET B. Law, B. Vogel, D. Lelimaii, lFuCl1s, A.Dunca:1, R. Cable TRIO S, Eales, S. Dishler, D. Gordon BOYS' CHORUS FIRST ROW-M. Sebastian, Buck, C. Zimmerman, C. Hastings, P. Mil- ler, R. Hansen SECOND ROW-K. Scruggs, P. Miller, A. Kusky, B. Noble, T. Dryer, D. Kline, Kunselman mwwmsw EDITORS E. Ramer, C. Suprock, L. Taylor, C. Ferraro Q , in-an-A BUSINESS MANAGERS D. McConnel, Mr. Earl Farley Mudge TYPISTS E. Shapiro Will this work never cease? was the ques- tion asked by the members of one of the hardest working groups of the high school-the MIRAGE Staff. Their work seemed endless. From Sep- tember to March the editors and our very cap- able advisor, Miss Clara Ludwig, were busy plan- ning the yearbook. This work included: making the dummy, taking pictures, mounting, making the printer's copy, selecting a cover, and countless other jobs. Besides this, they had two other big worries-deadlines and funds. The funds were procured by the senior class. The sale of peanut brittle, the senior class play, dances, and the work of the Pop Kids at the football games raised most of the money. Our business manager, Dick McConnel, and Mr. Earl Farley, senior class advisor, did a commendable job of raising money. PERSONAL WRITERS ROXV ONEYD. Henstock, P. Frank, H. Hubbard, M. E. Duncan, C. Signore, Campbell, C. Collins ROW TWO-B. Matteo, Crawford, Y. Mulree, C. Mc- Conaughy, P, Jarrell Schaff, C. Swager, S. Sullivan, A. Buckenheimer staff SPORTS WRITERS B. Colamarino, G. Vonakis, Lcmbardo, Bieble The rest of the staff worked hard on their assignments and did a splendid job of writing fea- ture articles, personals, sports, and clubs. The typists were kept busy typing the necessary write- ups. Theresa Halahan,s cartoons livened the div- ision pages of our book. And what joy the pic- torial staff had in identifying the pictures. Very few people realize how hard it is to publish a book to the entire satisfaction of every- one. There is no doubt that the task was hard. Now you see the results of our work, and we sincerely hope that you like it. Although we can't put our sincere gratitude into words, we would like to say to all who have aided us, and especially to Miss Ludwig, Thanks for every- thing.', FEATURE WRITERS ROW ONE-P. Blackwell, M. Majesic, A. Dun- can, A. Bogeatzes ROW TWO-N. Eshelman, D. Barnes, Warner PICTORIAL STAFF ROW ONE+D. Panner, B. Pickens, M. Conner E Hart, lVl. Barto, D. Brenner, S. Caldwell K Heckel ROW TWOfV. Holler, Tubaugh 1 ARTISTS I. Reich, T. Halahan aamaldm fbepafzlmenll ORACLE EDITORS Seated-C. Ferraro, R. Hetzler, D. Gordon, T. Nlooney Standing-D. Siget, R. Caplan, N. Eshelman, Mrs. Cain, D. Hartman, S. Rex, I., Taylor G. McKnight, S. Wolfe STAFF Seated-D. Henstoclc, C. Swager, C. Signore, B, Matteo, Vidovich, E. Shapiro, V Metros, P. Kelley, Clenclenning Row Two-Mrs. Cain, K. Stoffel, K. Graham, T. Stefanoslcy, D. Rizzi, L, Bush, M. E Radler, B. lVlcNear, D. Siget Row Threef-B. Snowden, B. Pickens, D. Tarazano, B. Coburn, B. Law, R. Snyder, C. Burk, D. Hubbard, P. Hanne 58 awmaliam m?G!Lll1't6l't-ll q'Galleys, cuts, deadlines, headlines, and by-lines.', These words lcept the busy school journalists on their toes to publish the news and views of the school. The remarkable work done was shown in form of the traditional school paper, the ORACLE, and was under the capable direction of Mrs. Dorothy Cain. The ORACLE covered all phases of school events such as social items, feature articles, exchange, sports, alumni, editorials and special comment- ary columns. The public was well informed of school news, for the ORACLE was sent to alumni, other schools, and important business establishments throughout the town. The co- editors, Ruth Ann Hetzler and Dottie Gordon, did a splendid job of seeing that the paper was sent to the printers and the copies checlcedg the assistant co-editors, Catherine Ferraro and Thelma Mooney, were in charge of the special news group. School happenings were printed in each of the two local newspapers, THE BEAVER VALLEY TIMES and THE NEWS- TRIBUNE. A special edition of the RAM'S HORN was printed informing everyone of the happenings during the holiday vacation. The ORACLE staff, as a whole, made up the RAM'S HORN staff. In the fall the staff was divided into groups to visit other valley schools to learn not only how to improve our school but the paper as well. The journalism class toolc their annual spring trip to Pittsburgh. The desire of every school journalist was to write his two-hundred lines of printed ma- terial and thus be elected into the honorary society, Q'The Bill Heyman Chaptern of Inter- national Quill and Scroll. QUILL AND SCROLL ROW ONE7Mrs. Cain, D. Gordon, R. Caplan, Crawford, C. Ferraro, S. Rall, B. Mat- teo, G. McKnight, L. Taylor, S. Wolfe, E. Ramer ROW TWO-D. Hartman, R. Hetzler, E. Shapiro, R. Price, C. Swager, K. Stoffel, K. Graham, N, Eshelman, B. Snowden, M. Radler, D. Statis, Vidovich, L. Bush, B. Pickens, C. Suprock ROW THREE-T. Mooiwey, H. Hubbard, D. Tarazano, B. Law, T. Stefanosky, A. Mil- ler, N. Buck, C. Signore, S. Schaff, D. Henstoclc, D. Siget 7ai- Jli-Q Identification on Page 96 4- aq ' Identification on Page 96 60 7a-Jia-W President ....,.,......... ..... G loria Puryear Vice President ...... ....... D orothy Reed Secretary ............. .....,...........,..,..... P eggy George Treasurer ,..,,.,,.............,......,..,..,,..,. Virginia Powell The purpose of the Tri-I-li-Y is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school high standards of Christian character. The Tri-I-Ii-Y is under the guidance of the district YWCA and contribute funds to that organ- ization. The first program of the year was an im- pressive induction tea, to which the mothers were invited as guests. Monthly meetings were held in the hi h school with varied ro rams. Us A P g Several evenin s were s ent in the m and u I g U P sy , interesting and educational lectures were heard. Money was donated to various charitable organizations, and at Christmas time, in addi- President ..,........, .,... A ndrew Duncan Vice President ,...... ....,....... J ohn Mike Secretary ..4..,.....,...,..,......,..,...,............. jack Tubaugh Treasurer ..,..............................,................ Ted Porter The I-Ii-Y, under the capable leadership of Bertil von Philp, has for the past few years created, maintained, and extended high stand- ards of Christian living throughout the school and community. It is the most active and most traditional boys, organization in Rochester High School. Membership is open to all boys, providing they follow the platform of clean speech, clean sportsmanship, and clean living. The Hi-Y annually has various projects which the members undertake willingly. This year they co-operated with the Tri-Hi-Y in sponsoring the football crowning, furnishing the Christmas tree for the school, charitable tion to several donations to people in the local community, a CARE package was sent over- seas. Favors were made at Christmas time for the County Home, and each girl sent a friendly Christmas greeting to someone at the Passavant Home. In conjunction with the Hi-Y, they spon- sored the annual football crowning in the gym and the Teen Talk assemblies in the high school. The last project was a very successful mother and daughter banquet at which the Cathedral Film UA Woman to Rememberv was shown. Thus ended a very successful year under the excellent guidance and sponsorship of Miss Jane Bradshaw. -W work, and other worthwhile causes. Part of the money which was used to buy food for needy families was acquired by wholeheartedly selling Easter eggs. This was one of the club's biggest projects of the year. The Hi-Y,s activities this year not only pertained to Rochester, but also stretched out to Midland High School. The club's officers journeyed to Midland, where they aided the boys there in setting up a Hi-Y organization. In the last few seasons the Hi-Y has al- ways been well represented in the Civic League. This year's team was marked by their fine sportsmanship and their great spirit. This un- deniable and unquenchable spirit is synonym- ous with the high ideals toward which the fine Hi-Y organization strives. I 572614114 Glad I Row oNE-K. Stoffel, Y. Mulree , .EL fe B ROW TWO'-S. Sullivan, M. Duncan, D. Tarazano ' I RGXV THREE-M. Herter, B. Enigson, L. Fisher, Bishop -J ' 5 'ff' Teacher-Miss Bradshaw X f fl .fafzln efui FIRST ROW'-A. Rieth, E. Young, lVl. Wfoods, Evans, R. Cable, S, Porter, D, Lehman J. Crawford, R. Cable, S. Porter, D. Lehman, Crawford, D. Panner, T. Mooney B. Kensley, Cron SECOND ROXV+lVlrs, Turner, S. Wfolfe, F, Sosnowslci, S. Dishler, D. Priddy, Nl. Inman R. Cearfoss, Foertsch, C. Wooley, H, Zoiti, C. Cable, B. Law THIRD ROW-A. Rider, P. Christopher, D. Siget, E. Curtis, R. Hetzler, B. McCullough, D Gordon, A. Fusco, D. l-lorter, P. George, F. Heffley, B. Hohl 62 Spanbifa Glad The E1 Circulo de Espanol, better known as the Spanish Club, was organized three years ago with the object of furthering the study of the Spanish language and Spanish culture. Under the direction of Miss Jane Bradshaw, the students held their meetings every other Friday of the month. At the meetings they en- joyed a varied program and tried to increase their knowledge and use of the Romance language. Mrs. Harden, a native of Cuba, spoke to the club about the cus- toms of her Mother land. She illustrated her talk with pictures. Movies depicting Latin-American life were also enjoyed throughout the year by the club members. The club's colors are red and black and its motto is 'QSiempre Adelantef' El Presidente ,....,....... .,.....................................,...... D on Tarazano E1 Vice Presidente .,.,.. .,.,., J erry Bishop E1 Secretario ,...... ,.,...... L any Fisher E1 Treasero ,.,.,.. ......, Y vonne Mulree .Balm Glad Consules ...... John Crawford, Ralph Cable Scriba .,.,... ...........,..,.......,..,..... S ally Porter Ianitor .............,.,...,.....,....,.....,................,.,,....,....,....... Don Lehman The Latin Club was organized four years ago by Mrs. Anne Turner, the present sponsor, and has grown stronger each year. The club was composed of second year students with first year students acting as pledges. The first year students were initiated in February. The club also took its annual trip to the Buhl Planetarium in Pittsburgh in February. The name of the club is Laeti Latiniv or Happy Latinsi' with Parvus sed Bonusu or Small but Mighty as its slogan. The club had meetings every two weeks. The club also drew up a constitution this year. They presented the play Aeneas in 1950 at one of their meetings. They also had group singing and special reports as part of their pro- gram. They bought unique pins this year. The club sponsored a bake sale and worked as a group on a project to take to the Pittsburgh exhibit. With such a name and slogan, they will always be one of the successful clubs in Rochester High School. 63 Slucfenl eauncif President ...,....... ..... C atherine Ferraro Vice President ...., ,.......,.. N ancy Buck Secretary ..,...,.,,, ........ J oan Matteo Treasurer .......,.,.,...,.. . ..,.,......,..,.,.. ,.,.,.....,... D on Mahli The form of self-g o V e r n m e n t in the Rochester High School is represented by the Student Council, composed of representatives of the student body. A member of the faculty, Mr. Bertil von Philp acted as sponsor advising the group on the problems and responsibilities of the council. The members of the Student Council pledged themselves to do all within their power for the advancement of the Rochester Senior High School. Each member of the Rochester High School is entitled to be a member pro- viding he is elected as a representative of his home room. The president of each class is automatically a member of the governing body. The objects of the council are to further relations between students and teachers and create a better understanding between them, and to help improve the conditions of the school for the welfare of both the members of the faculty and student body. They also endeavor to improve and maintain a more de- sirable school spirit. They have upheld inter- relations with the members of the student coun- cils of the high schools throughout the county. The foremost project and high-light of the year was the Principal for a Day program on January 12. The principal, assistant principal, secretary, and teachers were replaced by the members of the student body. The Student Council should be highly commended for their successful efforts in lead- ing the student body during the past year. unioa Rec! 04044 eaawcall President ........... ....... G erry McKnight Vice President ...... ........,. J eanne Bieble Secretary ........... .......... ......... L e ah Liberatore Treasurer ..........,..................................... Margie Mine The Junior Red Cross Council of Roches- ter High School was one of the few school organizations that was formed to serve others in the community. In co-operation with the National Red Cross Organization, they have done many helpful and wonderful things in a very quiet manner. Many people do not realize that there is a Council in our school. The Junior Red Cross Council was comprised of representatives from each home room. Each room voted two persons into the Council and they, in turn, informed the other students in that room about what was going on in the way of drives or money-making ventures. The Council elected officers and held a regular meeting every month. To begin the year they sponsored the annual Red Cross drive for funds. Also on Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter they made favors for the Passavant Home and Deshon Hospital. They also sponsored the drive for filling fifty Red Cross boxes for the needy children abroad. Under the sponsorship of Miss Wilda Ban- field, the Junior Red Cross Council has done a great job. Here's hoping they will continue the good work in years to come. Slucfazl' enum!! ROW ONE--Mr. V. Philp, Mike, N. Buck, C. Ferraro, D, Nlahli, Matteo, P. Bern- hardt, C. Swager ROW TWO--A, Duncan, G. Vonakis, A, Giralico, G. Keck, S, Ruark, K. Graham, Cumashot, Groves, D. Lehman, T. Porter, C. Collins anim Reef 64044 eauncil ROW ONE4M. Hoover, Henstock, Bieble, M, Mine, L. Liberatore, G. McKnight ROW TVUO-Miss Bnnfield, R. LaValle, S. Caldwell, R. Graham, L. Lape, V. Frank, B Hanne, T. Coe 65 Q. 4. 4. . ,,,,, it Z J. FIRST ROW-C. Cable, E. Schroeder, M. Mine, L. Bobo, E. Lawrence, G. Puryear, S. Schaff, M. Frank, Bieble, B. Matteo, N. Eshelman SECOND ROW-P. George, G. McKnight, K. Stoffel, S. Sullivan, K. MacKeage, M. Hoover, A. Reith, V. Smith, E. Hatt, D. Reed, E. Taylor, M. Berry, M. Dillard, B. Whittington, S. Ruark THIRD ROW-S. Porter, C. Wooley, W, Coe, S. Fuchs, J. Stablow, E. Erath, D. Rollins, S. Stang, R. Jar- rett, D. Rizzi, D. Cook, S. Johnson, B. Meyers, B. Cable, A. Fusco, Bender, V. Powell, E. Waldron, K, White, G. Chamberlain, E. Mengel, D, Statis, Foertsch FOURTH ROW-P. McClain, Pratt, C. Rumbaugh L. Liberatore, A. Mcngel, V. Metros, E. Curtis, R. Graham, S. Rex, Harkins, P. Miller, R. Price, P. Sergeant, D. Horter, S. McCauley, P. Hanne pep Glad FIRST ROW-E. Taylor, M. Radler, Matteo, Cumashot SECOND ROW-B. Matteo, Campbell, S. Wolfe, C. Crapis THIRD ROWSC. Swager, R. Hetzler, T. Mooney, G. Puryear, S. Johnson FOURTH ROW-V. Holler, S. Schaff, D. Horter, T. Fusco FIFTH ROW-E. Hart, G. McKnight, K. MacKeage, Y, Mulree, M, Duncan, Warner, S. Rall, P, George, G. Berry SIXTH ROW-D. Mengel, D. Barnes, R. Steinacker, E. Lawrence, A. Miller, N. Buck, D, Gcrdon, Bieble, D. Panner, E. Greiner, Bobo SEVENTH ROW-H, Mutz, N. Colamarino, B. Snowclen, Bender EIGHTH ROW-C. Rumbaugh, Pratte, S. Stang, M. Steinacker, W. Coe, P. Miller, M, Mine, G, New- man, P. Pickett, Viclovich, D. Hacker NINTH ROW-A. Mengel, P. Blackwell, N. Eshelman, F. Sosnowski, Harkins, V. Metros, L. Liberatore, S. Masters, H. Webster, E. Schroeder, D. Cole, S. Rex, B. McCullough Q. 4. A President ...,......, ........ E die Ann Lawrence Vice President ..... .......... G loria Puryear Secretary ........... .....,. S 'hirley Schaff Treasurer ......,.4.................,......,. .,..,.,.,. P eggy Frank The whistle blew. The game's over! It's not a football game but a girl's basketball game! Under the sponsorship of Miss Mary McCreary the G. A. A. is a group of active girls anxious and willing to create good sports- manship and develop an interest in sports. This year a new constitution was drawn up by a committee chosen by the G. A. A. The constitutional committee was made up of Peggy Frank, Rose Frank, Edie Ann Lawrence, Nila Eshelman, and Miss McCreary. Meetings were held every Wednesday night in the gym and planned programs, both athletic and social, were enjoyed by the group. Volleyball, bas- kerball, roller skating, swimming, bowling, and dancing made up the program. In the fall the first social event was a wiener roast held at Brady's Run Park. Dances were sponsored by the club and held in the gym. Basketball and volleyball tournaments were held, and minia- ture gold basketballs were awarded to the girls who earned the designated number of points by participating in three or more sports. As a climax of a successful year's work a banquet was held in the spring, when letters and awards were presented to the deserving and hard-working girls. pep Glad President ....,...,.. ,......,. D ona Panner Vice President ,.... ..,..,. E die Lawrence Secretary ,.,.,.,.... ...., J eanne Bieble Treasurer ,..,..............................,..,.......,., Nancy Buck If you happened to be thinking about go- ing to the gymnasium any Monday night dur- ing football season, you might just as well have stayed home if you didn't have a good shovel. And, of course, you know what the shovel was for, don't you? That was to help you dig your way through the piles and piles of posters. Of course, you know we are talking about the Pep Club. The Pep Club was one of the few clubs that turned all of its work into fun for all. Every week the club made many posters and pasted, pinned, and glued them all over the school. People who visited our dear Rochy during football season couldn't even tell what color the walls were. The Pep Club also spon- sored the bonfires that were held at the base- ball field. The students responded faithfully to these spectacular events. Due to the sincere efforts of the Pep Club, the spectators en- joyed the organized cheering section of the students. The Pep Club elected officers and had regular meetings under the sponsorship of Miss Mary McCreary. .'.25aama-lied Glad Reuben Caplan President ..,..,....,...,. ...,. Vice President .,..... .,.... K enneth Heckel Virginia Holler Marie Conner Secretary ........,. ,.. ...........,., .... . Treasurer ..........................,..,.............. The Dramatics Club was organized this year under the leadership of Miss Irene Brehm. A constitution was drawn up by the members and posted in the library. The meetings of the organization were held every Friday. The club was composed of the dramatics class. The colors of the club are baby blue and black. The official pin is a stage with the clubis initials, P. T. C. fPull the Curtain Quickl. The purpose of this club was to create a more general interest in dramatic accomplish- ments. For the enjoyment of the school num- erous plays were produced. Some of these plays were: Thanksgiving Beats the Dutchv, Pop Reads the Christmas Carol , and 'QEleven Girls . One of the activities of the club was to sponsor dances on Friday nights after the bas- ketball games. These dances were held to raise funds for stage equipment. Several field trips were planned for the year, including a trip to the Nixon Theater and a play at Carnegie Tech. This club is a great asset to the high school, and we hope that the students will con- tinue to enroll in the future years to make this club a success. Siege Gaew President ,.......,... .......,......,.. J ames Fox Vice President ...... ...... G erry McKnight Secretary ,,.......... ....... ...,...,.. S a lly Jacobs Treasurer .,........,.,...,............,.........,.... Bradford Reeher That picture is still crookedli' One of those footlights is out! More paint over here! These were familiar phrases around the auditorium when our stage was being set for a play. The stage crew was made up of members from every class in the high school. The senior members of the stage crew received let- ters which designated the number of years they had been on the force. This year six sen- iors received letters. Of course, we have seen the stage after it has been finished, but little do most of us realize the work behind the finished produc- l 68 tion. Our stage crew, in getting ready for a play, first studied the sketches in the play book. After this they considered the raw materials they had at their disposal. The stage crew made plans, and then carried them out. This included building scenery, painting, electrical work, and many other tasks. On opening night they still had more work which included make-up, p r o m p t i n g, and changing scenes between acts. Miss Brehm had to oversee both the actors and the stage crew. This was a hard task, but we all know she did it well. We hope the good work of the organiza- tion will continue, and that each year they will accomplish something very worthwhile for the school. fbaamalica Glad FIRST ROW-S. Sclxaff, E. Schroeder, V. Holler SECOND ROW-D. Brenner, M. Duncan, Warner, S. Wolfe, Campbell, M. Conner R. Caplan, K. Heckel THIRD ROW-V. Powell, Fuchs, Y. Mulree, N. Eshelman, D. Hartman Siege Gaew S. Jacobs, I. Reich, Fox, D. Goeclelcer, B. Pickens, G. McKnight, B. Hanne, B. Reeher Cv. Howard, D. Hartman X X .. . I M... gs I. -l Q sir N? l f?N.xm'g'f69 .S .A XX2 XA ll X- Qc., fl ' as 4 A eil 3 MS Q3 Q. ,fl L.. X, 1 .N X X ix SQ Q .fidaaay 0046 President ....A... ....,..... A.,.... D o nna Brenner Vice President ..... ........ C lara Collins Secretary ,.,..... ..,., B everly Myers Treasurer ..............,............,,..,,..,.........,...........,........,.,..... Kay White Were you in the library lately? Did you notice the good condition of the library? It really wasnit any trouble at all to find the type of book that you were looking for or the life of your favorite author. Even if you were looking for data on a college you were interested in, or a famous date in history, you could always count on the helpful Library Club to help you find exactly what you were looking for. The Library Club, under the sponsorship of Miss Irene Brehm, was one of the most active and industrious clubs in the school. Each girl in the club spent at least one of her free periods a day in the library or a period of time after school. The library assistants performed many duties, including filing cards, checking in maga- zines, sending out overdue notices, preparing new books for circulation, shelving books, helping students to find references, and checking books in and out. Besides the various tasks and obligations that tied them to the library, the members also enjoyed a full social program. A successful dance was given this winter for the entire student body, and other social functions given by the club were enjoyed by the entire school. The worth while and useful services rendered by these girls were appreciated by the entire student body, faculty, and librarian. Wlliuaf gcfuccdfian The Visual Education Club is a new organization in our school started only three years ago under the sponsorship of Mr. Earl Farley. The purpose of the club is to instruct students in the use of motion pic- ture machine, wire recorder, and other visual aids. The members of the club are assigned the duty of showing films in assembly and in the classroom. The teachers are able to get films to illustrate their subjects and in this way make the subject easier to comprehend. This club has been a great asset in the high school for the past three years and it is hoped that it will continue to do such fine work. 70 .fidaafuf Glad S:ated+D. Singo, D. Brenner, C. Collins Standing-H. lVIcCaskey, B. Enigson, McConaughy, S. Fuchs, K. White, R. Pabaulis B. Myers, V. Smith, R. McKay, B. Micheletti, H. Webster, N. Williams, S. Jacobs D. Pompa .lf . Left to Right, kneeling-C. Hastings, M. Conner, Campbell, G. Howard, E, Shapiro, D. Barnes Back RowfY. Mulree, N. Eslielman, M. E. Duncan, K. Kelley, B. Myers, D. Kline, S Schaff, M. Cartier, Crawford, M. Blackwell, A. Duncan, Mr, E. Fnr'ey 71 pop KM FIRST ROW-C. Collins, C. Swager, S. Schaff, Campbell SECOND ROW+S. Rall, Warner, D. Hacker, P. Jarrell, B. Buyan, B. Matteo, M. Conner THIRD ROW-R. lVlcConnel, M. Duncan, E. Ramer, E. Pappas, E. Hatt, A, Hohl, M. Steinacker, D. Henstoclc, Mr. Farley FOURTH ROW7G. Purycar, M. Dillard, E. Grciner, lVl. Barto, Nl. Pompa, M. Jamie- son, V. Smith FIFTH ROW-N. Eshelman, I. Reich, Y. Mulree, D. Maier, D. Brenner 1441 Glad FIRST ROW-P. Blackwell, B. Kensley, R, Neidergal, B. Nlyers, Mrs, Librich SECOND ROW-D. Barnes, Conner, C. Phillips, L. Liberatore, L. Peters, A. Mengel, B. Koehler THIRD ROW-S. Ruarlc, Foertsch, T. Halahan, C. Cable, R. Averley, Bobo, D. Tarazano, S. Porter, K. White, H. Mutz, W. Coe .1 Pap KJJ4 When you think of the opening of school you naturally think of all the long, hard hours the boys have practiced in preparation for the coming football season. And when you think of football season your tired little brain dimly recalls a lot of little blue and white baskets floating around. Of course, they are always at- tached to some senior who is vigorously demon- strating his wares and trying desperately to make a sale. These are none other than the hard-working Pop Kids, the money makers of the senior class. For many years now the Pop Kids have been a necessary and a well ap- preciated portion of our dear Rochy. Not to be outdone by any other organization, these dependables have gladly trudged through rain, mud, snow, and slush to bring a little bit of happiness in the form of a bottle of pop or a ten cent bag of potato chips to someone in the last row of the bleachers. They have willingly given up watching their favorite team bring home the victory, in order to help finance our year book. The Pop Kidsv, under the spon- sorship of Mr. Earl Farley, are just a group of seniors who love their school and who sacrifice their own pleasure for the good of the senior class. To the Pop Kids goes a lot of credit for the financial success of our yearbook. 1441 Glad President .......... ..,. D onald Tarazano Vice President ...., ..... L eah Liberatore Secretary ........... ...... H arriet Brewer Treasurer ....,..,......... ....,..... B erh Kensley Social Chairman .......,,...........,..,........ Christine Cable The Art Club, consisting of members from junior and senior high, is one of the most ac- tive clubs in our school. They have weekly meetings on Wednesday evenings in the junior high building and now have a membership of seventy. Each members receives an R with a scarab, the club's emblem. Through the scarab are brushes standing for years of mem- bership. This year, to the delight of all members, the Art Club was fortunate in obtaining a kiln. The kiln was used to bake clay pottery and enamel on figurines. An interesting mural painted by Peggye Blackwell and Theresa Halahan was an out- standing project of this year. The mural por- trays school life, including clubs, classes and social events. This mural was hung between the library and room 24. The yearly exhibition was held at the Pinney Street building. The various mediums in artistic work were displayed. A successful bazaar was also held at the same building, at which baked goods and art fixtures were sold. Naturally, the club has many social events, too. The longed-for annual trip to Pittsburgh was a thrill to the old and new members alike. Different exhibits and places of artistic interest were visited by the club. The Art Club thus ended a very successful year under the fine instruction and d i r e c t io n of Mrs. Louise Librich. -M .J W , ifwfd ' My , yljfd li! W ,. fy ,WM VL 0 LJ I 1 ' if fi W .fwfiiimrf I 1 . f , f I IX J yi! J. abode!! .Queen After the boys handed in their equipment, there was only one remaining duty to com- plete the season. This was the selection of a football queen and the presentation of the crown. Gloria Puryear was chosen queen and Catherine Ferraro and Theresa Halahan as her attendants. Gene Matsook and Kenny I-Ieckel acted as crown bearers. The crowning was held in the high school auditorium under the direction of the Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y clubs who take the responsibiilty of sponsoring the af- fair each year. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the crown and football by Garfield Whittington, regular guard, who was elected king for the occasion. After this ceremony, a program was given at which Andy Duncan and Dona Panner sang. A dance fol- lowed in the gymnasium over which King Gar- field and Queen Gloria reigned. genie-4 01644 The Bat , a Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery I-Iopwood production, was presented as the senior class play on April 26 and Z7 under the direction of Miss Irene Brehm. The cast of characters was: Miss Cornelia Van Gorder, Nila Eshelmang Miss Dale Ogden, Marie Con- ner, Lizzie Allen, Mary Elizabeth Duncan, Billy, Kenny Heckel, Anderson, Len Taylor, Richard Fleming, Don Hartman, Brooks, John Crawfordg Doctor Wells, Charles Suprockg Reginald Beresford, Bill Andersong Unknown Man, Donnie Pompa. Student directors were Shirley Schaff, Donna Brenner, and Dave Dougherty. Cornelia Van Gorder, a maiden lady of sixty, rents the summer home of a New York banker who had been reported dead in Colo- ardo some months before. She is warned that mysterious things are happening around the house, but she refuses to move. About this time it is discovered that a large sum of money is missing from the dead bankeris bank. Im- mediately the suspicion is aroused that, far from being dead, he has stolen the money, hid- den it in a secret chamber in his house, and is awaiting a good chance to sneak back and get it. Four different people are after the money-the bank cashier, wrongfully accused of taking it, a detective engaged by Miss Van Gorder to clear up the mystery, a doctor friend and supposed confederate of the missing bank- er, and The Batv, a notorious thief who has long eluded the police. They are mysterious murders, shivery rappings and many false leads for the audience to follow before the mystery is finally cleared. aaalllall Qaawninq Eugene Matsook, Catherine Ferraro, Queen Gloria Puryear, King Garfield Whittington Theresa Halahan, Kenneth I-Ieclcel genial 61644 play M. E. Duncan, Crawford, C. Suproclc, D. Pompa, N. Eshelman, K. Heckel, M. Conner B. Anderson, L. Taylor, D. Hartman 75 Speak Two halves make a hole and the fullback goes through f M lu' x A -X-1 'iqx-mf ! ' A v- . v9 1 A w R ,nj L' g . if n N f - A 'N . . QSM--, an-q:.:I Z ff ,I nga qfs y Am ,J .5l2iQQ?gs,:,,51Jy If X ff , ,X X f 4 QQ , get X xv? X -'Q , AM PX 'xv' X X W X. W' 1951 Rochester ..,.,. Rochester ...... Rochester .,.,. Rochester ..,. Rochester ...,.. Rochester ,... . Rochester ,... Rochester .,.. Rochester .,..., Rochester ...., ......20 26 . ..., 20 4001641 SCOREBOARD Bessemer . Monaca ....,..,.. 6 Ellwood City New Brighton 0 Aliquippa 0 Beaver Falls .. 26 Midland 0 Ambriclge Beaver ,...... Har-Brac ...... Won 4 -- Lost 6 'Zfaudq Squacf FIRST ROW-J. Shields, B. Pickens, P. Chewning, T. Ketterer T Polmg G Bulcta E Alberts, P. Christopher SECOND ROW-G. Horter, Swartzlancler, D. Bobo, A. Giralico D Pompa G Whit tington, D, Steele, J. Anclriczri, M. Sebastian THIRD ROW-H. Humhert, A. Mecklem, D. Stephens, H. Pricldy D Steele H Stefanos y J. Cappabianco, D. Owens, Miles 78 Qaeda!! ,.. 3 - ' il 'si SQUAD FIRST ROW-D. Steele, W. Hoffmeier, Sullivan, R. Hansen, D. Cousar, T. Poling, G. Keck SECOND ROW-F. Heuring, F. Heffley, B. Noble, Groves, R. Rotuna, L. DeNucci, W. Robinson, P. Christopher, D. Black THIRD ROW-E. Wfard, P. Chewning, G. Bulcta, F. Ward, Shields, M. Anclriotti, B. Wolf, A. Giralico, T. Ketterer, E. Alberts 79 0aac!ze4 Unselfishly combining their efforts to give Rochester High School the rock,em socliem type football on which it thrives is the talented coaching staff. This year's quartet included head men- tor Mike Sebastian and assistants Bertil von Philp, Bob Wiberg, and a new acl- dition to the group, Bob Wrenshall. The well-liked Sebastian has since ac- cepted the head coaching position at Ambriclge High School. He leaves behind him an excellent four year rec- ord of twenty-three victories, twelve setbacks, and four ties. FIRST ROWglVIilce Sebastian, Bob Wi- berg SECOND ROW+Bertil von Philp, Bob Wrenshall .Eellemnen JACK SWARTZLANDER DICK BOBO DICK STEELE RAY WHITTINGTON Tackle Guard Tackle Guard 4 Q HARRY PRIDDY HARVEY STEFANOSKY JOE MILES Guard Tackle Halfback JOHN CAPPABIANCO DICK STEPHENS AL GIRALICO HAROLD HUMBERT Halfback Tackle Center Tackle A Q. M ,,, 80 feifwmen 11, PETE CHEWNING CURLY OWENS JOHN SI-IIELDS Halfback Fullback Fullback GAY I-IORTER DON POMPA EDDIE ALBERTS MOON ANDRIOTTI End Center Halfback End I BUD MECKLEM GEORGE BUKTA BROOKS PICKENS TOM KETTERER le End Halfback Halfback Quarterback , vp' 1 If , . 1 if V A- A A 5 V il ,I f ,N 5 1. 81 L 4wZ6aJZ FIRST ROW-J. Tubaugh, K. Heckel, E. Matsook SECOND ROW-V. Frank, J. Mike, J. Buck, C. Bencel An essential and extremely vital cog in the functioning of a football team are the hard working and un- sung heroes, the managers. Diligently attending to the million and one odd jobs which are needed to maintain a football machine were the hustling managers who included seniors Eugene Matsook, Kenneth Heckel and Jack Tubaugh, junior Johnny Mike, and sophomores Fred Bentel and Jimmy Buck. RESERVES RESERVE RECORD The strong Ram Reserve team of Bertil von Philp came up with a very successful season of four wins, one loss and one tie. Showing a hard charging line and a galaxy of speedy backs the Blue and White battled six opponents and had two games cancelled. Next year these boys will fill in at the open varsity slots and from past performances it ap- pears as if they will fit in perfectly. 82 Rochester ...... 0 Rochester ..,... 13 Rochester ..,... 13 Rochester Rochester ...,,. 6 Ellwood City Freedom , ...,.. . Monaca .,,,...... Beaver Falls .. New Brighton FIRST ROW-J. Cumashot, E. Tay- CECOND ROW-M. Radler, lVlat- x I rf ,Q 1 7 Fl, l f p '1 W sly ft' ii ll' Ralf' 5 ' V , .J X Avo V 'fl fl- 1 X 1' T X il' N X f 'V i uf. FIRST ROW'-E. Lawrence, Biehle, D. Panner SECOND ROW-N. Buck, D, Gordon, A. Miller To the cheerleaders of Rochester High School goes a hardy uthanlcsn for the many splendid jobs they have done during the past year. Their main job was pro- moting school spirit, which was so essential to the team. The senior members were Dona Panner, Jeanne Bieble, and Edie Ann Lawrence. Also deserving honor were the reserve cheerleaders, who did their part in creating the spirit of Rochester High School. To them we express our gratitude and hope that they continue to bring forth the spirit of our school, making each year better than the last. - r f,.1a, lor C90 83 anim. Scfzaaf m..5QF:.--. 1950 JR. HIGH SCHOOL SQUAD FIRST ROW--D. Detrich, L. Polce, T. Grant, M. Chewning, D. Burg, R. Steele, M. lVlcDacle SECOND ROW-H. Carper, D. Bangor, Plevel, B. Brown, C. Halfhill, F. Paplomatos, R. Pnnner, Reuther, R. Marquette, R. Howe THIRD ROWfMr. von Philp, W. Horter, Cordes, D. Thompson, T. Stoffel, Lang- rieclcer, R. lVlcConnel, R. Haney, C. Prince, Buck FOURTH ROW7R. Campbel, D. Ash, R. Schmidt, T. Laykish, Cloughley, Treanta- fellow, T. Curtis, Smith, K. Hogan, E. Shaffer 1 63 JUNIOR HIGH RECORD Rochester. ..... 14 I-Iopwell ........ . Rochester ,...... 27 New Brighton Rochester . .. . 0 Beaver ...... Rochester . 14 Freedom . filfllli iam Rochester ........ 13 Coraopolis ..... Rochester , .. 26 Monaca .... . , FIRST ROW-B. Wise, R. von Philp, Bittner SECOND ROW-J, Headlarxcl, Nl, Rex, P. Lowe 84 gaoliall RQCHESTER-20 BESSEMER-7 The Blue and White inaugurated the 1950 grid campaign with an impressive 20-7 victory over a stubborn Bessemer eleven. Rochester's first score came late in the second period on a four yard plunge hy Curly Owens ending a 64 yard drive. Miles sparked the push with a 22 yard jaunt off right tackle. The Cementers earned their first scoring break when Rochester fumbled on its own 20. Schaville, Bessemer,s pride, flipped a perfect aerial from the 6 for the score. Rochester's second and third tallies came after long pushes, highlighted hy beauti- ful running by Joe Miles and Brooks Pickens, the Rams, flashy scathacks. ROCHESTER-Z6 MONACA-7 Rochester 1-1igh,s Blue and White gridders rolled to their second triumph of the season by downing a strong Monaca High eleven on the losers' turf. The Blue and White scoring hon- ors were shared by 1-Ialfhack Joe Miles, who notched two tallies, Fullback Curly Owens, and End Julius Andriotti. Rochester,s scores came on drives of 66, 60, 73, and 55 yards respec- tively. Monacais lone score came in the second period when Fullback Don Duncan tallied on a short line-plunge. The Rams compiled 22 first downs while Monaca moved the sticks only seven times. ROCHESTER-6 ELLWOOD CITY-12 The Rams were toppled from the unbeaten ranks as they were edged 12 to 6 by the Ellwood City Wolverines. The murderous weight ad- vantage of the Wolverines became evident from the first as they marched 67 yards to a score the first time they received the hall. 1-Ialfback Carl Tammaro accounted for both of the vic- tors' touchdowns. In the second quarter a series of passes by the Rams brought the oval to Ellwoodis 29. Rochester,s diminutive hack, Brooks Pickens, then gathered in a pass from Tom Ketterer that hit paydirt. ROCHESTER-O NEW BRIGHTON-25 Still smarting from their defeat hy Ellwood the Rams were trounced hy New Brighton 25 to 0. The defeat was their worst since 1935. Brighton's right halfhack, Ed Moldovan, 1ed the scoring spree with jaunts of 32, 19, and 55 yards. 1-Ialfback Costel Denson accounted for the other tally. Having penetrated to the Lions' 40 only twice, the Rams, led hy Joe Miles, finally mustered up a real scoring threat in the last quarter which vainly ended on the Lions 4 yard stripe. Rochester led in first downs 8 to 6. flaaffddl ROCHESTER-0 ALIQUIPPA-7 Capitalizing on a fourth quarter touch- down pass, Coach Carl Aschman's Aliquippa High Quips gained a 7-O grid win over a fight- ing Rochester Ram eleven on the Junction City field and thus handed Rochester its third con- secutive defeat. It was a hitter pill for the valiant hard-charging Rams to swallow, for they played on an even par with the Quips all evening. Rich Billingslea connected with a per- fect 20 yard aerial to Left End Ernest Pitts for the Quips, precious tally. The touchdown play culminated an 85-yard march by the Quips featured hy Willie Tipper,s 33 yard jaunt. Dom Stalafs placement added the point after touch- down. Statistically Rochester came out on top with ten first downs to Aliquippa's seven. ROCHESTER-Z6 ROCHESTER-0 BEAVER FALLS-7 After three straight defeats the Rams fought hard to crack the win column again, but their fighting was all in vain. The lone score came late in the first quarter after a short drive from the Fallsmen's own 40 to the Rams' 40. Marshall Riggio dropped hack and whip- ped a long pass to the Ram 15 where it was snag- ged hy Brown, who unmolestedly jaunted into the end zone. In the second half the mighty Rams came hack strong. Taking over their own 14, the Rams made their only serious scoring threat. Brooks Pickens and Joe Miles did most of the leg work. Pickens stole the show with a 17 yard jaunt off tackle. Owens reeled off 13 yards to the 38. From the 38 Miles ripped down the sidelines into the end zone, but another offside penalty nullified the score. Two plays later the Rams lost the hall on downs. MIDLAND-6 A heretofore creaking Rochester grid machine, lubricated hy the explosive running of Half- hack Joe Miles, rolled to a 26 to 6 win over Midland Friday night and won its third victory after four consecutive defeats. On the Rams' first scrimmage play, Lanky Joe Miles, on a direct snap, rolled 55 yards down the sidelines to score standing up. The Blue and White scoring honors were shared by swivel-hipped Joe Miles, who notched two tallies, and Halfbacks Pete Chewning and Brooks Pickens with one tally each. Midland,s lone score came in the second period when Full- back Walt Davis scored on a short line-plunge. Statistically Rochester came out on top with eleven first downs to the Leopards' five. qaalicafl Once again the Rams came out on the short end of the score as Ambridge downed them 53 to 0 at Rochester. It was the worst defeat ever handed a Ram Eleven, The WPIAL contending Bridgers turned four Ram fumbles into touchdowns. Backs Corey and Mosketti scored twice, and back Kenny Stewart struck paydirt three times. Left End Rich Kasper scored the other. Corney turn- ed in the longest scoring play when he returned the second half kickoff 80 yards for his touchdown. But the most thrilling individual performance of the melee was a sensational 68 yard return of a Ram punt by Stewart. Joe Miles, slicing off long gains, was again the only standout the Rams could ROCHESTER-O offer. ROCHESTER-20 BEAVER-7 After a terrihc walloping from Ambridge, one of the worst in Rochester's history, the Rams managed to bump back into the winning column, but only after a tough fight from the Bobcats. The Rams took the ball on the op- ening kickoff and after a few key plays romped to an easy touchdown, with Joe Miles lugging it into the payclirt. But the Bobcats stiffened and managed to hold the mighty Rams to their lone tally. The score at the end of the first half was 7-7. But the second half was domin- ated by the Rams with their sheer power plays through the line. Joe Miles and Curley Owens got help from Brooks Pickens who ran the ends in. Curley Owens plowed his way through from the four to score Rochester's second touchdown and Brooks Pickens scored the third and final touchdown. Both extra points came after successful attempts by Joe Miles to crash the Bobcat forward wall. AMBRIDGE-53 ROCHESTER-O HAR-BRAC-31 After defeating Beaver and getting an- other whiff of the win column the Rams were ready to take on Har-Brack. The Bracks hadnlt beaten Rochester since 1929 when the series started. The teams faced each other nine times in all. Being stopped on the ground the Bracmen took to the airways behind the highly touted arm of Rudy Mattioli. Scoring in every period the Bracs first tally came when Matiolli flipped an 11 yard T. D. aerial to end Rich Garrett which ended a 47 yard drive, mostly through the air lanes. This touchdown and the other four came about by passes after the Bracmen found the Ram wall, bolstered by Dick Steele, Dick Bobo, and Pete Chewning, hard to crack. The Rams werenlt able to form- ulate a serious scoring threat. The best gain- ing effort was a Z0 yard jaunt by Joe Miles down to the 20, the farthest penetration of the Junction City boys. Bafikafdall ROBERT WRENSHATJL Basketball Coach FIRST ROW-D. Lehman, B. Pickens, H. Hubbard, T. Nicholas, Amistade, Miles SECOND ROW-Mgr. R. Caplan, A. Duncan, E. Alberts, Keller, G. Bukta, D. Mahli, M. Rose, Mgr. B. Pricldy 88 .E en JERRY AMISTADE JOE MILES BROOKS PICKENS HAROLD HUBBARD Forward Center Guard Guard RECORD TEDDY NICHOLAS Forward Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester ..... . Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Won 89 33 Leetsdale 45 Moon Twp. 35 Avalon .... 48 Moon Twp. 26 Avalon ..,..... .... 22 Beaver Falls 23 Chester ...,4,.. 4,.. Z8 Beaver Falls ....,.. 4,.. 42 New Brighton ..... .... 40 Freedom ......... ,... 31 Beaver ..... . 32 Midland ,.,... ..,. 43 Monaca 50 Coraopolis ..,...,. .... 39 New Brighton ...,. ..,. 31 Burgettstown .,., .... 53 Freedom ., ..... 49 Beaver .......... .... 43 Midland ..... .... 21 Monaca .........,.,.,. .,.4, Lost 18 Baakelddl The Rochester Ram cagers of newly assign- ed Coach Bob Wrenshall paid a dear price for the lack of experience during the 1950-51 cam- paign and emerged with a slate of only two wins and eighteen defeats. Throughout the season the husrling floor- men of Wrenshall fought, battled, and scrap- ped, but with only one letterman on hand from the previous year they couldnit quite cope with their more experienced opponents. On December first, the Rams inaugurated the exhibition campaign by traveling to Leets- dale where they were defeated by the Spartans. Rochester then topped Moon Township twice for its only wins, but dropped a pair of deci- sions each to Avalon and Beaver Falls and one to Chester. Section 9 play opened on january Fifth with the Blue and White opposing New Brigh- ton. The Rams lost the verdict to the Lions and proceeded to drop nine more games in the course of the sectional race. The 0-10 record posted by the Rams placed them in the cellar of the circuit. Rochester also lost non-league tussles to Neville Island, Coraopolis, and Burgettstown. It must be said in their behalf that the Rams tried their utmost but just didnit have it. RESERVES Rochester's Mighty lVlites, like the Var- sity didn,t have too successful a season. Even though the campaign was rather poor, the Jay Vees showed definite signs of improvement. Conway provided nicely with four of the five First stringers. Namely Johnny Keller, Eddie Alberts, George Bulcta, and Don Mahli. Keller was high scorer of the Reserves and holds true to the old adage that good things come in small paclcagesf, It also is a living example that basketball isn,t a big man's game. The Ram Reserves will definitely improve. They'l1 one day fill in the varsity positions and really be top-notchers. RGJMUG FIRST ROW-P. Bernhardt, P. Christopher, Shields, P. Chewning, G. Keck, D. Ware. SECOND ROW-J. I-leuring, C. Hastings, C. Burk, T. Coe. Bafledwfl FIRST ROW-F. Heuring, B. Noble, D. Cousar, Lombardo, L. Taylor, Amistacle SECOND ROW-W. Hoffmeier, B. Herman, C. Owens, T. Ketterer, Andriotti, Miles Coach Mike Sebastian,s Rochester High School Rams are busily preparing for another exciting baseball season. The Ram nine will be built around the six return- ing lettermen, who last year made an excellent third-place showing in the torrid Section 6 race. The nucleus of this year's team is Brooks Pickens, Tom Ketterer, speedy out- fieldersg Len Taylor, talented short-stopg Homer Nine, fast-ball artist. Last, but not least, Dick Bobo will go behind the plate once again, aided by Pete Chewning. There are many other eager and talented baseball players who will be vieing for the vital positions which are still open. Many members will probably come from the Rochester Junior American Legion squad. This campaign the Junction City club will again compete in the hotly-contested Section 6. The opposition includes such rivals as Beaver, Freedom, Midland, Monaca, and New Brighton. Beaver High School is the defending champion and is sure to find stiff competition this year. Robert Wrenshall will be the assistant baseball coach this year. The spirited Rams are looking forward to a successful season. 91 Week FIRST ROW-B. Vogel, A. Duncan, Brooks, G. Whittington, Good, Tubaugh, A. Mecklem SECOND ROW'-Mr. von Philp, C. Suprock, C. lVlcConaughy, P. Christopher, T. Poling With six letter winners on hand for the 1951 campaign, Coach Bertil von Philp is expected to field a well balanced track team that should rank with the best in Beaver Valley. ' . Returning to form the nucleus this season are Andy Duncan, Dick Steele, Jimmy Brooks, Jack Hetzler, Charles Brkovich and Paul Christopher. Those who were lost through graduation last year were Alva Berry, Mickey Probst, Irving Caplan, Buddy Hesser and Larry Tallon. Two others, Don Fink and John Cappabianco, would have been eligible to play but dropped out of school. With such capable runners as Duncan, Brooks, Hetzler and Christopher, it appears as if the Blue and White will be doubly hard to beat in the running events. The big question, if any, appears to be the field events. The Rams, however, under the astute direction of von Philp will undoubtedly win a goodly share of their meets. ,AM 211 Wil? .,44,1Lz!gQf Le,, .wffelefnff zj yd-Jig -'Ju A., f 92 dijizr paf Sl. 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Jiffy ffyeajjybifw hwy! 1.644 A-f 95 4225? 6 ffm l . ,X Liv A, 311 , ,lvj195VL.f?,,M ,USC wrt i f fr,-M JEZWC in TRI-I-II-Y FIRST ROW-Y. Mulree, E. Hatt, Warner, S. Rall, D. Hacker, A. Hohl, D. Reed, G. Puryear, V. Powell, P. George, S. Schaff, J. Campbell, B. Matteo, V. Holler, J. Bieble, D. Panner SECOND ROW-N. Eshelman, D. Barnes, P. Blackwell, B. Woods, C. Collins, M. Conner, D. Brenner, M. Jamieson, V. Smith, M. Dillard, E. Greiner, P. Jarrell, M. Dun- can, E. Pappas THIRD ROW--J. McConaughy, H. Webster, S. Wolf, Vidovich, C. Crapis, P. Miller, Clendenning, E. Lawrence, G. Chamberlain, B. Nelson, A. Reith, Miss Bradshaw FOURTH ROW-D. Rowe, R. Pahoulis, E. Curtis, B. Snowden, P. McCloskey, A. Hatt, B. Cable, D. Siget, C. Cable, B. Kensley, T. Mooney, R. Hetzler, D. Priddy, P. Hoffman, H. McCaskey, M. Hoover FIFTH ROW-S. Pflug, M. Woods, L. Fisher, R. Jarrett, A. Mengel, S. Masters, Harkins, C. Wooley, A. Fusco, D. Horter, D. Graham, K. Stoffel, L. Venn, D. Mengel, K. I-lumber: SIXTH ROW-J. Bobo, Evans, P. George, T. Witt, L. Witt, M. Carper, B. McCullough, F. Sosnowski, D. Sheline, N. Buck, A. Miller, P. Venn, V. Metros, M. Bloom SEVENTH ROW-L. Liberatore, H. Mutz, W. Cce, E. Erath, B. Koehler, M. Carter, A. Getz, G. Dyer, R. Neidergal, D. Gordon, S. Eales, B. Esworthy, G. Newman, D. Gibbs, M. Mine, R. Steinacker, D. Cook, R. Cearfoss, Bender EIGHTH ROW-D. McDade, C. Woods, D. Siget, B. Meyers, S. Rex, S. Brunner, N. Wil- liams, G. Berry, E. Taylor, W. Waldron, S. Johnson. Krepps, M. Herter, E. Schroeder, S. Dishler, D. Rollins, DK, HI-Y , JY DJ FIRST ROW--Mr. B. von Philp, C. McConaughy, A. Duncan, Mike, Tubaugh, .W l P t U SECOND RISW-P. Bernhardt, T. Auld, C. Zimmerman, McCullough, A. Bogeatz Sebastian, C. Cooper, R. Cable F' THIRD ROW-R. Welsh, T. Nicholas, M. Shilling, B. Hanne, B. Law , FOURTH ROW-B. Heitger, F. Kunzmann, Fox, Crawford SIXTH ROW-G. Kelly, R. Jacobs ,K Y? SEVENTH ROW-D. Lehman N . Q1 A Q' Qi v l Ywj?-1 '- x, . - , 5 . 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