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

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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

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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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0' Senior Class Cflicers v 1945 1946 As THB Seniors swung into the last year of their high school career, four students had to be selected from the upper third of the class, to assume the leadership of the class. Having known each other for three years, the Seniors had no difficulty in selecting their most capable leaders. The class chose the students pictured above: Left to right: Bernard Golling, VicefPresidentg Catherine Anthony, President, Rita Bechtold, Treasurer, and Bernice Haid, Secretary. Throughout the year they have planned and supervised numerous activities. The Initiation Welcome Social, demonstrated their ability and initiative. A floor show, which consisted of initiating the Freshmen into our Alma Mater, was the highlight of the event. Then, for the betterment of the class, a platform was drawn up and adopted as the Constitution of the Senior Class. With the cooperation of various committees, the Valentine Social, their next undertaking, far surpassed the wildest expectations of the student body. A valentine box and novelty dances proved to be delight' fully entertaining. F' ally, under the capable direction of Mrs. Armella Fritz Carrick, the Seniors assumed the responsibility of sta 1 a class play. . CATHERINE M. ANTHONY riff LsKittys'o As A Freshman, Kitty was already Prefect of Catholic Action. She must have done her job well because this launched her on a career of oiiicefholding for the rest of her stay at S.M.H.S. As junior and Senior class president, Kitty displayed rare qualities of leadership. In spite of pressing duties, she found time to represent her class in the Student Council for three successive years. The office of Editorfinfchief of the Shield and the Michaelinian showed her capacity for work and her quite remarkable ability to win cooperation. As a Junior, Kitty was a member of the Science Honor Society and maintained throughout her career at St. Michaels a straight A report card. She particularly excels in all branches of mathematics and plans to attend college on the completion of her work here. Kitty is one of the useful people who will be missed not only for her contributions to the school but also for the cheerfulness that won her a place in the hearts of all.