Saint Michael High School - Michaelinian Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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l . J , s ll is T 3 . is ' J. b p Rpm A. Scuaoaprea lv' ' i '-if ' in il gi . . V ' ly 'l'Sh'roefl' RNA, one of those tall Senior girls. who always wears a smile has scored another point to her credit. Her public speaking ability has won her honorary membership in the Gavel Honor. Shroef has achieved success in practically all her debate contests in her Senior year. During her Freshman and Senior years she has taken an active part in crusading for Catholic Action in the capacity of prefect in her Freshman year and treasurer in her Senior year. Traveling a distance to school never kept Rita from 'partaking in all school activities. She has lent her voice to the Glee Club for the past two years and contributed much to the German Club. BERNARD H. Gottnvc hhTuTkSS Tms tall, dark, and handsome fellow is known to all as Turk, He's an indef pendent lad with many likeable characteristics. His cheerful manner and business- like air were the traits which procured his election as vicefpresident of the Senior class. The effective campaign speeches he presented as manager of the Best Bets Party influenced the students and aided in securing the election of this party. Turk displayed his sportsmanship and school spirit by cheerfully acquescing in everything that was asked of him. sl... CHARLES W. MCC11E,i W' k'Cl1l4Ck,q Duamo his stay at St. Michael's, Chuck did his utmost to bring honor to his Alma lviater. As a Sophomore he took over the job of class treasurer and began his career as a debater. In the junior year he was very busy as vicefpresident of the Gavel Honor Society, Student Council representative and an enthusiastic member of the debating team. . In his Bnal year at St. Michziel's, Chuck was again devoting his time to public service as president of the Gavel Honor plus his duties as a debater and associate editor of the annual. As a mark of recognition for his service to the society and ability as a speaker he was awarded a certificate in the Gavel Honor. Above all Chuck has found a permanent place in the hearts of his fellow students and the faculty as the perfect exemplar of school spirit par excellence. RITA V. WO,lSZYNSKI Wojiei' Wolfe is the tall attractive blond whose scholastic abilities are quite evident. She has been elected to a number of offices throughout her high school career. She made her first real start as the schoolis Catholic Action Prefect for her two last years here. As a climax to her offices, she fulfilled the duties of Library Club secretary in her fourth year. Being an active member of the Gavel Honor Society, she was often called upon to supervise many assemblies. Her Alumni column in the Shield was very interesting. Because of her wellfdeveloped personality, she has a long list of friends and followers. Wojie is also a loyal member of the Glee Club and a regular honor student in her studies. I7

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RBD has shown her fine fiournalistic ability as Senior class reporter for the school paper and the Pittsburg Catholic reporter for S.M.H.S. The presidency of the Seniors' Current Events Club has been one of her many ofhces. During her Sophomore and Junior years, Ruth was one of the outstanding debaters and achieved membership in the Gavel Honor Society. For two years she was class secretary. LUKE, that all-round good fellow, who offers Sinatra a good deal of competition, will long be remembered by his friends for his ability on the basket ball court. He began developing his basket ball ability long before he entered high school. As a Soph, he was on the varsity and ever since has kept his position as guard and as a climax he was made captain and cofcaptain of the team. His alertness in upftofdate affairs secured his election as vicefpresident of the Senior Current Events Club. ANDREW A. HINZMAN 5LA'ndy15 BEING a leader of the Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior classes as president, or vicefpresident respectively, Andy proves beyond a doubt that he is a fellow who has been well liked by all who know him. Besides being a leader of his classes, Andy has taken upon himself extra activities such as those of a debater, Gavel Honor Society member and an actor in the Passion Play for the past two years. Andy showed his ability to lead the school when he was elected president of the Student Council for the current year of '-45746. His popularity is unexcelledg among the younger members he is the hero of the hour. MARY JULE TOBIN L bJule5i AMONG those tall Senior girls, the girl behind the smile is Jule Tobin. Imbued with a helpful spirit, Jule, in her way, has added her share of happiness to our high school days since the Sophomore year when she joined us. Music, her avocation, found an outlet in the Glee Club of which she was president. Her organization successfully presented a Christmas program and seconded the band's efforts in their annual recital. To a pleasing soprano voice Jule adds the ability to play the pianog however, Jule intends to go into the nursing profession and henceforth music must play a secondary role. RUTH E. DITTLEY' Red Q Louis A. Aaouro LSLMIKCHH 16

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IRENE A. Kozncowsiu lbTaE'yi1 TAFFY,'l secretary of the Debate Club in '45, is one of the best debaters in the school. She debated in Federation debates and helped make the debate team a success. Taffy is a member of the Gavel Honor Society and has received an Achieve' ment Certificate for her great work in public speaking. In the office of vicefpresident of the Student Council, Irene has proved that she can persevere in things she undertakes. As a member of the Glee Club and Gavel Honor, -Irene was the announcer for the Club's Christmas Festival. Having been the Shields associate editor for a year, Irene had many editorials to her credit. LAURA J. Huozicicfx LCFudgeW5 LAURA, our funfloving Fudge,I' well known by everyone, also has a serious and conscientious side, evident in her successful execution of the responsible oflice of Secretary of Student Council '457-46. She is a charming and popular partner on the dance floor, a spirited worker in the classroom and a credit to her Alma Mater. RITA MAE BECHTOLD S5-Becki 5 Rim, our cheerful cheerleader, is one of the school's top boosters. Loyalty, school spirit, and industry are outstanding qualities of our Beck. Well-kiiown for her integrity, she was chosen treasurer in her Freshman, junior, and Senior years. She has fulhlled her trust. A band member for four years, Rita achieved the enviable position of first clarinet in her last year. Her typing ability won her a place on the typing staff of the Shield and her accomplishments as a speaker were marked by membership in the Gavel Honor Society as a Senior. Beck is certainly an allfround person. VERA C. REICH SkRiCRy1 5 PBRHAPs one of the most silent but industrious busy bees among the Seniors is Ricky. Her school spirit is evident from the fact that she joined the following organizations throughout her four years: Debating Club '43-'45, Gavel Honor, Library Club, Band, and Glee Club. She was one of the few chosen for the Science Honor Society in her junior Year. As the C. C. A. secretary in her final year she kept accurate reports of the society's activities. Ricky's dramatic abilities have been displayed in the Passion Play for three successive years. Though just a mite of a girl, Ricky faithfully accomplished all the tasks and duties assigned to her. 18