Scott High School - Highlander Yearbook (North Braddock, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1948 volume:

H THE SENIOR CLASS OF I G SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL M H L NORTH RRADDOCK PRESENTS PA THE A “ v -.V N 1 D 9 .y E 4 i Lad — ALEX BARR Lass — ISABEL PURVIS . R S V •■.V- Forward r ■ t ; V We have attempted by means of pictures to show you the old and the new, the past and the present. The old represents the past and the new the present. Trade not the old for the new--because the old had been filled to abundance with spirit, and tradition fOr“ which we the new and present are proud to‘walk in the path of those who have gone on before us. This is our way of paying honor to the classes of North Braddock High School and Scott High School who have done such noble work before us. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. DEDICATION OUR ALMA MATER ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY THE OLD LOOK THE NEW LOOK . SENIORS JUNIOR CLASS SOPHOMORE CLASS STUDENTS AT .WORK •� ' n V- VOCATIONAL SCHOOL SOCIAL • V i. • VV • ■ ACTIVITIES SPORTS FEATURES PATRONS AUTOGRAPHS I i ' _____________________ $ No high sounding adjectives, no tinkling phrases, no flowery words could adequately express the appreciation of the senior class of 1948, and indeed the entire North Braddock school system for the service which Dr. F. DeWitt Zuerner has so unselfishly devoted to the moulding of the future of our students, yes, and in the final analysis the community as a whole. The 1948 “Highlander” is therefore dedicated to our Superintendent of Schools — Dr. F. De Witt Zuerner. Dedication Alexander M. Scott High School North Braddock, Pa. Alma Mater Many monuments have been erected to mark the faith, hope and trust which the citizens of North Braddock place in the rising generations, but the erection of the Senior High School which surpassed all former school buildings in our borough in size, beauty of architecture and design, added another monument to mark the progressive movement of our educational system. In the fall of 1927, the ground was broken, and here, in such a historical and unique situation, the Senior High School was built, opened, and dedicated in the fall of 1928. Her doors are thrown wide to every ambitious boy and girl in order that their needs for life’s preparation may be satisfied. To fulfill these needs, the building is equipped for preparation in higher efficiency in service, in the industry, in the office, in the professional school or college, in the home or at the mill. Wherever service is needed or man as a social being meets man, this school is an opportunity. 5 Main Entrance 6 i; 7 N. Braddock Board of Public Education Left to Right: Joseph Yurko, William Cassidy, Dr. F. De Witt Zuerner, president Dr. Joseph Lowery, secretary Kenneth Lightner, solicitor William L. Shaffer, Frank Foster and Kenneth McGreevy. Absent Charles Mihaly Education for all the people is America’s Noblest Contribution to Civilization. 8 —Thomas Jefferson i 1 DR. F. DcWITT ZUERNER Superintendent of N. Braddock Schools 9 MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1948: Fellow Students, During the years which you have spent in high school, Americans have directed their efforts to help other peoples who are striving to preserve their liberties. We waged war against those who would have snuffed ihe light of democracy by aggression, and who would huve achieved through force, control of the world. With the cooperation of like-minded people throughout the world, we have been measurably successful in this attempt. Today, our domestic economy structure and democratic way of living remain intact in a world of nations struggling to reconstruct their national economies and accomplish a return to normal living. Today the world is at the cross-roads of history. At the present moment, we have two worlds instead of one. In time there will be one world, and it will be accomplished either through conquest or cooperation. The procession of events has thrust upon our economy, the responsibility of doing what we can in helping less fortunate nations survive the destruction and the frustrations of a war waged for their independence. Our neighbor’s houses were aflame, and we went to their help. The fire is now out, but the embers still glow. We helped to save many lives, some property and the integrity of our neighbors; but now the welfare of the common neighborhood requires that we help our neighbors reconstruct their homes so that they may return once more to ordinary living. Obviously, we have a responsibility to ourselves, to our neighbors, and to the neighborhood. ' Our national responsibility is to understand and to be faithful to the ideals which have guided us in the past in our relations with other nations. Those ideals might be called the Spirit Of our people. Therefore, tested by time and by experience, this Spirit has given Americans great prestige among the peoples of the earth. This responsibility is found in the great state papers which make up our history: The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, Washington’s Farewell Address, Jefferson’s Inaugural Speech, The Monroe Doctrine, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, and a host of others. Many of us have read these great documents on the Freedom Train, during the last year; we came away believing that we understood America better. Here are some of the ideals which made America great: 1. “Peace, Commerce, and honest friendship with all nations.” (Jefferson’s First Inaugural) 2. “Observance of good faith and justice towards all nations.” (Washington’s Farewell Address) 3. “Peaceful settlement of international disputes by arbitration.” 4. Non-involvement in other peoples’ quarrels. (Monroe message to Congress, December 2, 1823) 5. Freedom of the seas. 6. Equality of opportunity and trade. 7. “The Good Neighbor Policy.” (Nine Power Treaty of 1922) 8. We do not seek territory at the expense of others. 9. We do not seek to impose our will on others by force. 10. We are united to “Establish Justice, Insure Domestic Tranquility, Provide for the Common Defense, Promote the general welfare, and Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The Board of Education, the Faculty, and your Superintendent, all hope that the class of 1948, as the result of their education in the North Braddock Schools, has learned to appreciate America more and understand more fully the ideals of America, as we extend a helping hand to all mankind. Sincerely Yours, F. DeWITT ZUERNER, Superintendent 10 DR. GALE R. KIRSCHNER Principal of Scott High School The duties and problems of the administration are many and varied. One of the greatest of which is the development of a fine school morale. A desirable school morale is the something that lifts our hearts in a warm song of loyalty to our organization, that makes us take pride in raising our standards to higher levels, that fills us with a spirit of helpfulness and cooperation, that makes us unconsciously thoughtful and courteous toward all, and that inspires us in all we do as individuals or as a group, to do with a dignity that is uplifting. 11 His mind has a soil deep and fertile. Out of which springs his Prudent Counsel. —FRANCIS BACON GLADYS PORTER CLAY University of Pgh.—A.B. Commercial GEORGE J. RUSKA Duquesne University—B.S. in Ec. M.Ed. Commercial MARY A. FERRIERI University of Pgh.—B.S. Typing HELEN K. MILLER NICHOLAS STEFKO MILLICENT L. NEVIN University of Pgh.—A.B. and M.Ed. English University of Pgh.—A.B. English Westminster—A.B. University of Pgh.—Litt.M. English PATRICK J. HAMILL MARY KARNS CORCORAN University of Pgh.—A.B. University of Pgh.—A.B. Duquesne University—M.Ed. and M.A. English Latin 12 JASON S. SNYDER Albright College—B.S. University of Pgh.—M.Ed. Mathematics The greatest trust between man and man is the trust of Giving Counsel. s —PLATO GLADYS G. GOFFE Carnegie Tech—A.B. Art JOSEPH B. KLISKEY Indiana State Teachers College—B.S. Indiana University of Pgh.—Litt.M. History VILMA BALOGH State Teachers College—B.S. in Home Economics JOHN N. REED Penn State College—A.B. History ELIZABETH McFADDEN University of Pgh.— A.B. and M.A. History MICHAEL J. ORISS University of Pgh.— A.B. and M.Ed. Problems of Democracy FRANK SCHAER University of Pgh.— B. S. and M. Ed. Chemistry DOROTHY D. BRICE University of Pgh.—B.S. Biology ANDREW G. RENSKO Susquehanna University—A.B. University of Pgh.—M.Ed. Physics Far beat is he who knows all things himself. Good he that hearkens when Men Counsel Right. —ARISTOTLE RUTH A. GARDILL University of Pgh.—M.A. French-Spanish MARY M. HOLLY University of Pgh.—B.S. Phys. Ed. Health ELLA MAE RINARD Slippery Rock State Teachers College—B.S. JOSEPH C. BECKER University of Pgh. Shop ERNEST W. SHUNTILL University of Pgh.—B.S. and M.Ed. Phys. Ed. Health GEORGE L. WOMELSDORF Dana's Music College—B.S. New York University—M.M. Music Director EARLE POWELL University of Pgh. Shop CHARLES N. GEISLER I ml. Ed. Carnegie Tech—B.S. Voc. Ed. Penn State—M.S. Director of Voc. Ed. JOHN E. SMITH Carnegie Tech—M.S. Penn State—M.S. Shop 0 f 14 ' • ► Teachers are the hostesses of the thresholds; the Custodians of the old areas; the missionaries to the new. ♦ ' - —A. L. CRABB DR. E. J. SCHLACHTER School Physician DR. H. E. GILKEY ? School Dentist ELSIE SPRUTE School Nurse MRS. BLANCHE SCHLERETH ETHEL BENNETT Attendance Officer Attendance Officer AGNES LAUGHREY Attendance Officer MARY McNALLY HENRY ERNST BERNARD WELSH School Clerk Supt. of Maintenance Custodian 15 Edward McDonough Anna Trasky By means of pictures v e turn back the pages of time, seeing some of the highlights of the last phases of North Braddock High School and the beginning of education in North Braddock and the evolution of Scott High School. We are proud of our school and its tradition. Thy name shall ever loved and honored be. The Old Look 16 y ) J v Edgeworth School for Qirls . t V. . The Wallace Mansion was constructed in 1804 on historic ground known as “Biaddocks Field.” On this spot was fought on July 9, 1755 the Battle of the Monongahela where General Edward Braddock and his British troops met a disastrous defeat at the hands of the French and Indians. y , s - • . In 1826, as a guest of the nation and Judge Wallace, the Marquis de Lafayette stayed overnight at this famous landmark on his tour of our country. • ■ • Miss May Oliver leased the Wallace homestead in 1830 for a period of ten years for the establishment of a boarding school for girls. This was to be the first school of its type west of the Allegheny Mountains. The school was known as the “Edgeworth Ladies Seminary,” named in honor of Miss Maria Edgeworth, famed British novelist and an ardent advocate for education for women. The following advertisement was placed in a Pittsburgh paper by Miss Oliver. “Braddock Field, near Pittsburgh, will recommence its engagements the first Monday of November next. The increased approbation given to this institution cannot fail to produce a corresponding zeal and energy and a desire to secure to good opinions of many. Many additions have made for its convenience and well doing of its pupils, Edgeworth Seminary has been now of several years standing, and experience enables it to offer an increase than deminition of means to give satisfaction. To study, coercive means are not employed, reference is made to the heart as well as the head, and to the study of every branch, and the proportion of time given to it will be subservient and tributory to useful and moral and religion improvement. Sabbath day and engagements must not be interrupted unnecessarily. Pupils living at a distance who desire to make Braddock Field their home during the vacation are invited to do so and no additional charge is made. Edgeworth Ladies Boarding School, November 1831, first terms—tuition in English branches— reading, writing, arithmetic, grammer, composition, geography, astronomy, with the use of globes, natural philosophy, chemistry, history; also plain and ornamental needle work. Per annum $130. Tuition in music $40; drawing; crayon, pencil, or water colors $25, in oil painting $40, French $20.” . M. OLIVER. The Wallace Mansion was razed in 1927 and on its site was erected Alexander M. Scott High School. We pay tribute to the “Edgeworth Ladies Seminary” as the first school in North Braddock. 17 r NORTH BRADDOCK HIGH SCHOOL NOW VERONA JUNIOR HIGH MR.. CAMERON Principal—North Braddock High First Principal of Scott High School MR. EUGENE DAVIS Principal—Junior High School 8 BELL AVENUE GRADE SCHOOL Mr. Curtis Clay, Principal Through tfiese portals have passed and, will continue to pass the future citizens of North Braddock 19 SHADY PARK GRADE SCHOOL Principal: Miss Stella D. McDowell Ass’t. Principal: Elizabeth McFadden JONES AVENUE SCHOOL Mr. Charles Geisler Director of Vocational Education 20 LAST GRADUATING CLASS OF NORTH BRADDOCK HIGH TOl ROW: Bill Abbalicchio. Theresa Pletz. T SECOND ROW: Raymond 'linker. Tnos. Chambers. Andy Bodnar, John Gernharat. Peg Jackson, Dick Pe.schel, Jules Lengyel. Stanley Buyakowski. Sara Wilson. Frances Malone. , _ . _ .... ... THIRD ROW: Charles Sonnenberg. Peg Comp. Emma Cunningham, Harold Carvey, Freda Greene, Lillie Mae Plowman. Olive Cramer. Erma Flygar. Robert Peck. Oliver House. _ ... „ .. KOI Rih ROW: Meyer Kother. Ed McCafferty. Mary Hutchinson. Mildred Herskowitz. Marie Ostricil. Rose Fontinello. Kathryn Gornick. Rachael Harvey. Gertrude Seawright, Emma Hudak. Peg Mitchel, Mildred Cramer, Cora Yon, Bud Cassidy, Ruth Slckler. FIFTH ROW O'Toole. FRONT ROW___________________ ____ Elmer Thomas. Andy Shiltis. Frank Welsick. Geo. Ewing, .Wm, Kravalis. 1 ( FIRST GRADUATING CLASS OF SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL TOP ROW: John Valiska. Thomas Catteral. Vernon Harrity. Wilbert McLaughlin SECOND ROW: Allen Haney, Andrew Zubal, Albert Gallo. Dorothy Beringer. William Bache, Edward Belechak. THIRD ROW: Joseph Sokoloski, Pauline Knipple, Lorna Washabaugh. Harvey Koontz. Clarence Schroeder. James Ball. Clarence Andrews. FOl'RTH ROW: Mildred Lindeberg, Lillian Radetzki. Mary Licinsky, Eleanor Micholson, Emma Kaus. Isabel Good, Evelyn Galla. FRONT ROW: Eleanor Frendzel, Ruth Trembath, Helen Pasuk. Florence Glmesky, Joseph Fromelius. Pauline Simon, William Baetz, Steve Fedorchak. 21 . FIRST FOOTBALL TEAM OF SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL, 1928 Milburn Johnson, Captain William Bache, Miles Berthold, John Tomko, John Michaels, Albert Gallo, Joseph Kliskey, Nick Kliskey, Steve Suley, Regis McDonough, Bernard Oriss and Mike Stanks. ' LAST FOOTBALL TEAM OF NORTH BRADDOCK HIGH SCHOOL, 1927 TOP ROW: Joseph Kliskey, Nate Smith, William Bache, Carl Clemens, Jules Lengyel, Richard Phillips and Mike Myers. FRONT ROW: James Neuschwander, Regis McDonough, Miles Berthold, captain; Nick Kliskey, Albert Gallo, William Abbaticchio and Milburn Johnson. 22 FIRST BASKETBALL TEAM OF SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL, 1828-9 TOP ROW: Jack Davis, John Tomko, William Bache, Nick Kliskey, Victor Bache and Miles Bertholtf. FRONT ROW: Mike Stanks, Co-captain John Bache, Co-captain Nelson McMullen and Albert Gallo. LAST BASKETBALL TEAM OF NORTH BRADDOCK HIGH SCHOOL, 1927-8 TOP ROW: John McGonigle, Jack Davis, Nelson McMullen, Andrew Bodnar, Ray Skelly, Richard Pet-schel, John Tomko, John Krutulis, Coach John Reed, Miles Berthold and John Bache. FRONT ROW: Albert Gallo, Carl Clemens, William Bache, Captain Jules Lengyel, Andrew Zubal, Nick Kliskey and Mike Stanks. 23 FIRST SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM W.P.I.A.L. CHAMPS 1929 TOP ROW: Michael Oriss, Nick Kliskey, Steve Suley, Cyril Onufer, Vincent Welsh, Albert Ande.son, Captain Joseph Kliskey, Nelson McMullen and Coach John Reed. FRONT ROW: Bernard Oriss, John Bache, Mike Stanks, John Tomko, Victor Bache, Regis McDonough, John Michaels and Ronald Shephard. SCOTT BAND 1931 FLUTE: Carlson Clifford. CLARINETS: Raymond Bigley, Edward Bita, Ellis Elkin, Walter Gallo, Frank Gaido, Harold Hauger, James Hauger, Anthony Habick, Greer Imbue, Jack Mullin, Charles Scheffer, Chester Spomy. SAXOPHONES: Adolph Bender, John Gallo, John Howells, Benjamin Lyttle. CORNETS: Albert Britanik, Jess Currie, Edward Hrabak, Maynard Koonty, David Moorhead, John Phillips, Elmer Soderberg, William Sultzbacker, Raymond Vorek, Corey Wynn, Bernard Yurko. ALTO HORNS: Harold Greig, Henry Hart, Elmer Lillicotch. TROMBONE: Amedala Buta, Bernard DeNardo, Edward Gallo, Vetold Sporny. BARITONE: Harold Clugston, William Stagg. BASSES: Albert Hajek, Arnold Olson, Andrew Pastellock. DRUM: Walter Barnett, Robert Cobner, Arthur Lucas, Gilbert Phillips, John Williams. 24 The New Look Lillian Kato, Emily Rosicci, Yvonne McCoy, Dolores Bartosik and Magdalene Sulinchak The Senior class of ’48 leaves, and the Junior class will take its place. This is an ever-changing scene. And, just as our classes change, so change the fashion. The short skirts, tailored suits, and plain, comfortable shoes have given way to the New Look. Needless to say, the New Look has brought with it much controversy. Some like it and some don’t. Some girls still resist and insist on wearing old styles. Yet, the fashion-minded are up-to-date. The swirling ballerina skirts, rounded shoulders, and bustles have come into vogue. Another transition, and the old gives way to the new. 25 “Be wisely worldly, be not worldly wise” —FRANCES QUERLES . FAROUQ AKMAL “Farouq” m Academic Never has too much to say. But we like him just that way. LEOTA ALTMEYER “Lee” General Laughing always, never a frown. Doesn’t let troubles get her down. ALEX BARR “Sonny” General He may quite frequently be seen With a pretty girl or a limousine. ) CLEMENT BARTOS “Clem” Scientific When left alone, he’s really quiet, But get him started, and he’s a riot. EDWARD BA VOLAR “Ed” Vocational Quiet in school, at Bard's he’s keenest May some day be a fine machinist. MATTHEW ANDERSON “Matt” Vocational Blonde curly hair, and great height. All the girls think that he’s just right. CHARLOTTE ATKINSON “Char” General At all football games she may be seen. At this one sport she’s really keen. GEORGE BARR “Stoogie” Vocational To keep you laughing is his game, As a comedian, he may reach fame. DOLORES BARTOSIK “Dol” Commercial To her children she will teach. The difference between a pear and a peach. GERTRUDE BEAKEN “Trudy” Academic Give a cheer, give a sigh. A majorette from Scott High. 26 Al hard beginning maketh a good endingyy —HAYWOOD • FIORE BENEVENTO “Benny” Vocational Look for things after his name. We prophesy he'll have great fame. DONNA BENNET “Don” Commercial For our friend Donna, we can guess. Many years of happiness. THOMAS BERKAVICH “Tom” Vocational From Braddock Hills, this boy with sideburns, Perkins is there, where ever he turns. MILDRED BICJEM “MM” Academic When looking for a gal. ask for Mill. Here's a gal who fills the bill. DOROTHY BOROS “Dot” Academic A bundle of energy, light brown hair, She whirls about; she’s everywhere. DONALD BROWN “Don” Vocational Don is always on the go. Cheerful and friendly from head to toe. JEAN BERNER “Jean” Commercial A student of fine ability. Jean gets her work with agility. HOWARD BOOKER ' “Book” Academic An athletic star of might. Who’s always in the line to fight. GLENN BOWSER “Glenn” General Here’s another vocational boy, Who quietly spreads his friendly joy. ROBERT BROZOVICH “Cookie” Academic His old jallopy attracts all eyes, For it. we give him the booby prize. 2 “A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge —CARLYLE CLARA BRUNK Clara” Commercial Nice and cute, sure and steady. For a dance, she's always ready. JOSEPH BUNECICKY Joe” Vocational Here’s a Voc of whom we're proud. We’re glad to have him in our crowd. , ROBERT BUTELA Bob” Vocational In future years, our hopes are high. That Bob will go far. for he's a swell guy. GLADYS CHANEY Glady Academic Good student, never dowdy. Always quiet, never rowdy. CONRAD CUNIC Connie” General In school, he's very, very shy. But catch him outside. What a guy! I ALBERT BREVNIK Al” Academic All his listeners he does please. When he plays those ivory keys. RICHARD BURRELLI Rich” Academic A swell kid is our friend Rick. He has what it takes to make him click. GILBERT CARCH Gibby” Academic A chemistiy notebook in purple ink. Is more artistic than you would think. JOSEPH CINCIRIPINI “Joe” Vocational Whenever he’s here, he’s quite a card. But at Gravity Fill, he really works hard. . . DOLORES DELAFIELD “Dolly” ‘ Academic 28 Her head a bobbing, her fingers flying, Piano music that has 'em sighing. “Men are never so likely to settle a question rightly as when they discuss it freely.” —MACAULAY JAMES DIEFENDERFER “Diefey” Scientific A friendly boy who’s quite alive. Writes great themes in English five. PEARL DIXOX “Pearl” Academic Pearl has many very fine traits, JHer personality really rates. JOHN DOUBROWSKY “John” General Joking every night and dawn. But we still like him. friendly John. LILLIAN DURALIA “Lit Scientific Nice, effective, and efficient. We could say more, but that’s suf-ficent. MARY LOU DURAY “Lou” Academic JANE DIMOND “Janie” Commercial Dark-haired Jane, with a lovely smile. Will be remembered for quite awhile. EUGENE DOVE “Gene” Commercial Rather quiet, but also keen. From us to you, Goodluck. Gene. ALBERT DUDAS “Al” Vocational A Voc whom we are glad to say, Has given us many a happy day! DOLORES DURAY “Dolly” Academic A fine gal. this is a fact, Dolly is filled with skill and tact. MILDRED DYLES “Millie” Academic 29 Fond of joking, but nevertheless. Mary Lou handles things with finesse. A new classmate, full of smiles. We’re glad to have you. Millie Dyles. “To know that which before us lies in daily life is the prime wisdom —MILTON VIRGINIA EBBITT “Nunny” Academic Red headed, oh so very funny, Girl Reserve. Majorette, you bet. it’s Nunny! JOAN ELLIOT “Joan” Academic A swell gal. you can bet. Is our Joan Elliott. ROBERT EVANS “Bob” Academic A fellow who did a mighty fine job, Of leading our team. That's Captain Bob! DOMINIC FIORAVANTI “Dom” General Tall and quiet, and sincere. To his fellow students he brings good cheer. LUCILLE FULLER “Lou” Academic Too bad she couldn’t be a boy. Athletics are her pride and joy. 1 CHARLES ELKIN -“Chuck” Academic Prosperity, happiness and good luck. Are some of the things we wish for Chuck. MILDRED EZ'T'rtA 'y. “Midge” .nmercial When you see her she’s always talking. Whether she’s sitting, standing, or walking. ALICE FERRAIUOLO “Al” Commercial Don’t tease her, or she will retort. But still she is a real, fine sport. WILLIAM FLYNN “Bill” Academic A good leader he has been. Our Community President, Billy Flynn DOLORES FULMER “Do” Commercial She does her work in every class. To try to make the grades to pass. 30 “Nature fits all her children with something to do.” I —LOWELL LOIS JANE FUMARE “Janie” Academic Not so tall, in fact quite short, But everyone knows she’s a darn good sport. JACK GIBSON . “Hoot” y N Academic What would this place be without this boy. Quieter perhaps, but lacking in joy. MARY GRAHAM “Flo” Commercial We wish to make a statement clear, Our wishes for you are all sincere. ELEANOR HALIN “El” Academic Just how quiet can you be. And still have a personality? BILL HARCHELROAD “Harky” Scientific Never thinking. Always winking. NORMA GALLAGHER “Nortnie” ’ Commercial Norma is gay and full of fun, Always ready when there’s work to be done. CLARYCE GEORGE “Rusty” Commercial Claryce is another maiden fair. She's noted for her beautiful hair. % JANE GROVE “Janie” Commercial Janie and Midge, you can’t separate, They’re always together—even when they’re late. . ROSE HAMLIN “Rose” Academic This gal Rose has a way Of making friends every day. RUSSELL HARRIS “Russ” Academic We wish you happiness in life. Never hardship, never strife. 31 V'.' • - ' • ‘ s r “Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius —DISARAELI EDWARD HASARA “Ed” General Quiet, and nothing much to say. But we assure you, he’ll find his way. DON. HECKENSTALLER “Hecky” Scientific Loafing suits him to a T, He’s very good in Chemistry, RAY HEN STOCK “Tiger” General This big. tall, husky, football player. May someday be our city’s mayor. DOROTHY HESS “Dot” Commercial There is never a time that you don’t see, A smile on her face or a chuckle of glee. MARTIN HORNAK “Marty” Academic Quiet and shy, He’s our guy. BETTY HECKENSTALLER “Bets” Academic Betty Is earnest and energetic. With everyone’s troubles, She’s sympathetic. ANDREW HELLNER “Andy” Scientific Mannerly, quiet, never a bore, Spends afternoons working in a store. REGIS HERBST “Regie” Scientific Regis has brains, but he loves to rest. Someday he’ll surprise us by doing his best. LEO HODECK “Leo” Vocational May have a chance with those two gals yet, If electricity and radio he’ll forget. MARGARET HRADNANSKY “Marg” Academic She speaks right out, but I declare. She has such friends, she must be fair. 32 —SPENSER V “The noblest mind the best contentment has.” CHARLES HRUSKA Charlie” Academic Charles is a boy who's rather shy, But he'll gain success by and by. CHARLES HUBER “Chuckie Academic In English five he sits and dreams. But he riots the class when he reads his themes. JOHN HUDAK “John’ Vocational Dodges teachers, tries to lurk. But very quiet, if you get him to work. RAY JAMES “Harry” Academic At Sinatra all the girls may swoon. Because they haven't heard Ray croon. CECELIA JANKOVEK Cel” Academic Cel is cute, and Cell is pretty. She has brains, and is very witty. 5MSBT BESSIE HUBA “Bess” Academic Her everyday classes she never skips, Difficult problems she always whips. MARY HUDACKO “Mary” Commercial Friendly and happy, lively and gay, A smile for all who comes her way. AUDREY HUEN “Dim pies” Commercial Audrey is the smiling type, Her dimples always are in sight. VALERIA JANIGA “Dolly” Commercial Valeria is pert, Valeria has pep. As a majorette, she’s always in step. JACK JAYKUS “Jackie” Academic With Jackie it is chatter, But he has friends, what does it matter. “Be lovely, wise, think only what concerns thee and thy living.” —JOHN MILTON ROBERT JOHNS “Humphrey” Scientific A chemistry student who knows his stuff. For chemical formulas, he need not bluff. LILLIAN KATO “L l” Commercial So neat and wonderful and nice. She’s so sweet, she could melt ice. EUGENE KELLER “Gate” Vocational Yellow suspenders, flashy ties. In telling jokes he’s very wise. FRANCES KETTERING “Red” Academic With her hair of flaming hue, She makes you happy through and through. DONALD KNAPP “Don” Scientific A true friend is hard to find. Unless you have this Don in mind. I RUTH JOHNSON “Rut hie” General Brisk and lively, very sweet. She’s a gal you’d like to meet. ARLEEN KAUTZ “Arleen” Academic In her uniform pert and sweet. She'll lead our band right down the street. MARY KENDA “Mary” Commercial Very shy is Mary Kenda She's number one on our agenda. NANCY KING “Nanc” General She doesn’t pose as Betty Grable. Although we’d say she is quite able. LOUIS KNAPP “Louie” Academic Through the streets he goes like a flash. He and his motorcycle are liable to crash. 34 “Learn to read: All other graces, will follow in their proper places” —WILLIAM WALKER LOUISE KOLANO “Lou” Scientific Lou is a gal she’s short and sweet. Without her, our classes would not be complete. RICHARD KONNAR “Rich” Academic When Rich the trumpet tames, He'll be another Harry James. SHIRLEY KOTVAS “Cody” Academic No chemistry class for her could rate. Unless we experiment with copper sulphate. THOMAS KOZUBAL “Kuzy” General Our baseball team has everything, With Kuzy, our number one Baseball King. ALFRED KUEHN “A I” Scientific JOSEPH KONSCUL “Corky” Vocational A fine student, never slow, Spends his time working in a show. EILEEN KOTVAS “Ei” Academic She gets to school, but never early, Is often seen with sister Shirley. ANNA KOSTYAK “Ann” Academic A million friends has Ann, She makes folks happy, whenever she can. DOROTHY KRESS “Dot” Commercial If you’re ever in a spot Call for friendly, capable Dot. STEVE KURIMSKI “Steve” Scientific 35 Alfred has gained a lot of knowledge, Enough to get him into college. A personality which many admire, Filled always with kindness, never ire. “The Happiness of men consists in life and life is in labor.” t 0, —TOLSTOI GERALDINE KUZMA Gerry” Academic By classroom rules she does abide, Her neat, nice notebooks are her pride. GRACE LANG Grade” Scientific Tall and stately—dignified. You couldn't beat her if you tried. CORA LASSITER Sweets” Academic At drawing, Cora la supreme, Whether it’s a horse, a house, or a stream. JOHN EDWARD LOCKE “John” Scientific Studious is this little guy, His grades are always very high. MYRTLE MALMBERG ”Myrt” General Here is a gal who is quite rare. She looks toward hope, never despair. WALTER KUZNICKI Handsome” Commercial Never does things which are inane. His work will not be done in vain. CHARLES LARSON “Charlie General Never in school, always at rest, The fellows call him “Bird Nest.” JEAN LENGEL ' Jeannie” General You always see her reading a book. When she’s in school, and not playing hook. JO ANN LONG Shorty” Commercial Eyes of blue, four feet eleven, Hopes to reach five foot seven. LOIS MANGES I.ois” Commercial Of all the girls we chance to meet, Lois is one who’s hard to beat. 36 “In the multitude of counselors there is safety —OLD TESTAMENT CATHERINE MAROTTA “Kate” Academic She uses every possible device. To make her work neat and concise. LOIS MARSHALL Lo” Academic Although she may be very small, Her thoughts are great, exceeding all. - RALPH MASKORNICK “Babe” Scientific Ralph’s all right, and Ralph’s okay, We hope only good things come his way. mary McClellan “Mac” Commercial She has vim and vitality, And a sweet personality. MARY LOU McCUNE “Mary” Academic BETTY MARSCHIK “Bet” Academic This little girl, cute as a flower. Always dancing, by the hour. EDWARD MARTINKO “Ed” General Go to Ed, when you're in need. Of finding your choice of books to read. WILLIAM MAZIK “Bill” General Sometimes quiet, also reticent. Likes to make us think he's innocent. YVONNE McCOY Bonnie” We seldom see her in the morning, But others she is always warning. edward McDonough “Ed” Scientific 37 Our friend Mary will never cheat, During a test, she can't be beat. He's always scolded for being late, But with his looks, he’s sure to rate. “Saying is one thing, doing another” —MONTAIGNE ROBERT McFALL “Bob” Vocational Another Voc whom we admire. To greater things he will aspire. WILLIAM MILKO “Bill” Academic Very dark hair and a handsome face. After this boy the girls do chase. EVELYN MIZLA “Ev” Academic At times she is quiet. Others should try it. WILLIAM MURA “Bill” Academic A saxophone player of very good standing. Bill’s bound to make a happy landing. PATRICIA NERGER “Pat” Commercial The girl with disposition sunny. On her success we'll place our money. DOLORES MEKULA “Dee” Academic For entertainment she’s our choice. This girlie with the lovely voice. JOHN MILLIGAN “John” Vocational Although he is a bashful guy. He’s got brains, and he'll get by. ANGELINE MOLINARO “Angie” Academic A friendly word to everyone. She's full of pep and lots of fun. ROSEMARY NAUGHTON “Bucky” Academic Long dark hair and eyes that shine. At making friends she's really fine. RAYMOND OCEL “Ray Academic Mr. Oriss will miss him when he goes. And everyone else will, this we know. 38 “Men, like bullets go farthest when they are smoothest” —JEAN PAUL RICHTER DORIS OFSANIK Dory” Commercial For P. O. D. she's never late. We wonder why she keeps this date. MARGARET PASTELLOK Marge” Academic In all of her classes, she gets her work well, She’s never behind, we all think she is swell. t MAXINE PATRICK Mac” Academic Mac’s a gal who’s good at art. Blonde and cute, and also smart. JOSEPH PAVUR Joe” Academic Oh where, oh where would our band ■ be. Without this man of melody. DOROTHEA PEFFERMAN “Peffy” Commercial In her classes she's always working. When out of school, she's soda-jerk-ing. DOLORES PALASZYNSKI Pally” Academic To Pally we send the best that there is. At Home Economics she’ll sure be a whiz. PAUL PASTELLOK Paul” General To keep up with his sister must be a great task, But this boy can do it, there’s no use to ask. DOROTHY PAYCHIK Dot” Scientific Here’s a gal who’s in the know. Head of every puppet show. GERALDINE PAVLIK Gerry Academic Gerry is quite a fashion-plate, Is always seen dancing or on a date. FLORENCE PHILLIPS Flo” Scientific To be a great journalist is her aim. i -i h- pe this job will bring her fame. “Thoughts are mightier than strength of hand” 3 —SOPHOCLES SARA JANE SCANLON Janie .Commercial Pep and laughter, full of fun. That's Janie till the day is done. ANNA MAE SCHNAUBELT Snibbs” Commercial As gentle and pleasant as you can find. I'll choose this girl, if you don't mind. NEWELL SMITH Smitty” Academic His answers to questions are all intact, He startles the classroom by being exact. DAVID SOBER Dave” Scientific Gets along with everyone, Gay and humorous, loads of fun. MAGDALENE SULINCHAK Maggie” Academic SHIRLEY SCHLECHT Chryl” Commercial In shorthand this gal is a whiz, You can’t beat her in a quiz. DONALD SCHOMING Don Academic On student council quite a debater. May some day be a famous skater. • ROSELLE SMITH Roselle Academic She’s gay and happy you can see. A splendid personality. PAUL SUDER Paid” Scientific Full of fun and fancy free. He’s the guy for you and me. MARY AGNES SULLIVAN “Mary Commercial 40 She's seldom quite contrary. Although she's P. J.'s secretary. Mary and her many swains. In typing class each day she gains. “Knowledge and timber shouldn’t be much used till they are seasoned” —HOLMES I LEONARD POKRZY WIN SKI Lennie” General Though his name is hard to spell, Here’s a boy who’s really swell. THOMAS REESE “T om” Academic He hardly ever makes a noise. Except when he's around the boys. MATTHEW RIBERICK “Pluto” Vocational Though Braddock Hills is his home, Stokes Avenue he does roam. BLANCHE RILING “Blanche” Commercial She takes dictation at great speed, That's why she’s always in such need. TOMMY SABOL “Tommy” Academic ISABEL PURVIS “Issie” Academic Here's a girl that's really swell. You can guess, it's Isabel. LAWRENCE RESTIERI “Larry”. Academic Though he is late each morning, Some day' he will heed Doc’s warning. LLOYD RICKARD “Cullcy” Vocational He never passes you by, Without a hello and a goodbye. EMILY ROSICCI “Emily” Academic We give her our award for fashion, Because she always looks so dashin! EDWARD SAVKO “Ed” Academic 41 To the girls you will see him talk. Until the day he Is put in wed-lock. Always happy is this lad. We wonder if he ever gets mad. “Thoughts are mightier than strength of hand” —SOPHOCLES SARA JANE SCANLON “Janie” Commercial Pep and laughter, full of fun, That’s Janie till the day is done. ANNA MAE SCHNAUBELT Snibbs” Commercial As gentle and pleasant as you can find. I’ll choose this girl, if you don’t mind. NEWELL SMITH “Sniitty” Academic His answers to questions are all Intact. He startles the classroom by being exact. DAVID SOBER “Dave” Scientific Gets along with everyone. Gay and humorous, loads of fun. MAGDALENE SULINCHAK “Maggie Academic PAUL SUDER “Paul” Scientific Full of fun and fancy free. He's the guy for you and me. MARY AGNES SULLIVAN “Mary” Commercial SHIRLEY SCHLECHT “Chryl” Commercial In shorthand this gal is a whiz. You can’t beat her in a quiz. « ROSELLE SMITH “Roselle” Academic She's gay and happy you can see. A splendid personality. DONALD SCHOMING “Don” Academic On student council quite a debater. May some day be a famous skater. She's seldom quite contrary. Although she's P. J.'s secretary. Mary and her many swains. In typing class each day she gains. “Knowledge and timber shouldn’t be much used till they are seasoned —HOLMES LEONARD POKRZYWINSKI “Lennie” General ‘Though his name is hard to spell, Here's a boy who's really swell. THOMAS REESE T out Academic He hardly ever makes a noise. Except when he's around the boys. BLANCHE RILING “Blanche” Commercial She takes dictation at great speed, That's why she's always in such need. TOMMY SABOL Tommy” Academic MATTHEW RIBERICK “Pluto” Vocational Though Braddock Hills Is his home, Stokes Avenue he does roam. ISABEL PURVIS “Jssie” Academic Here's a girl that's really swell. You can guess, it’s Isabel. LAWRENCE RESTIERI Larry Academic Though he Is late each morning. Some day he will heed Doc's warning. LLOYD RICKARD “Cullcy” Vocational He never passes you by, Without a hello and a goodbye. EMILY ROSICCI Emily” Academic We give her our award for fashion. Because she always looks so dashin! EDWARD SAVKO Ed” Academic 41 To the girls you will see him talk. Until the day he is put in wed-lock. Always happy is this lad, We wonder if he ever gets mad. “Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well” —EARL OF CHESTERFIELD THOMAS STANKS “Tommy” Scientific Tom is gentle. Tom is smooth. He’s a guy right in the groove. BEATRICE STERCHAK “Bca” Commercial Eyes that sparkle, smiles that glow, Here’s a girl you ought to know. RONALD SWENSON “Ronnie” Vocational His time is always well spent, This tall and likeable gent. JANET THOM “Janet” Academic Energetic, full of pep. In other words, she's really hep. EDWARD THOMPSON “Slim” General This boy will get there you can bet, It may take time though, so don’t you fret. BARBARA STERCHAK “Barb” Commercial We’ll wager this girl will have success, If not, we’ve certainly missed our guess. GAYLORD STIFFLER “Gay” Scientific A doctor someday he will be. Because of his ability. LOIS TEUFEN Lo Academic Big brown eyes and golden curls. Best ping-pong player among the girls. JACK THOMAS “Jack” Academic He is a snappy, happy, guy, The girls all sigh when he goes by. GEORGE TOMASIC “Chink” Academic 42 A ladies' man. and that's no lie. Is this good-looking, brainy, guy. “The man of wisdom is the man of years” —EDWARD YOUNG DONALD TOMOSKY “Irish” Academic When he is in sight. He’s all the girls’ delight. BERNICE TOTH “Bernie” Academic Those who know Bernice will say, Here’s a gal who's always gay. ANNA TRASKY “Tracy” Commercial Dark eyes and a bright smile. Keeps her friends for a long while. STEVE VICHINSKY “Steve” Academic Here’s a boy who can always be found. Telling jokes and kidding around. DALE WAKEFIELD “Wakey” Academic Mischievous Dale with his twinkling eyes. Is one of our very nicest guys. I TIMOTHY TOOMEY “Timmy” Vocational What a guy—holy smokes! The Trig room is always filled with jokes. IRENE TOTH “Rcnie” Commercial She jokes and laughs all through the day. Her mind on work can never stay. BERNARD “Bernie” Quite a lad. nice What he knows. VANDZURA Scientific to know, le doesn’t show. SARA JANE WAGNER “Janie” Academic Janie with her winning smile, Makes boys think life's worth while. PEGGY WALLIS “Peg” Commercial Here’s a busy office girl. Who is in a constant whirl. 43 THERESA WALTER “Therese” Academic As a cheerleader, she’s just .fine. Full of pep all the time. JAMES WARD “Jim” Academic Jim is a boy who’s well-worth knowing. Toward success he is sure going. DONALD WERTZ “Donnie” Academic A likeable chap, we think he rates. Has musical talent, and also skates. ( FRANCIS WIEHAGEN “Francis” General We hope you will be prosperous. Best of luck to you from us. BETTY ZBOYOSKY “Betty” Commercial In the office you’ll always find Betty. For taking dictation, she's always ready. MARY ZUBAL “Mary” Commercial Mary’s fun, but also remote, Miss Quiet Classmate, you have our vote. -CHARLES WALTERS “Chuckle” Vocational 4 Ask him about his favorite likes, He’s bound to answer—motor bikes. CLARENCE WARGO “Climey” Academic Football, basketball, baseball too, Climey’s a guy who will see it through. ELIZABETH WOHAR “Betty” Commercial Betty, too. is kinda quiet. But she is nice, now don’t deny it. HELEN ZABELSKY “Helen” General A lively gal about town. Hundreds of dances don’t get her down. EDWARD ZEBRAK “Eddie” General We know you will always rate. Best wishes from the class of ’48. LYNN KOLHAAS In Memoriam A student of fine character and outstanding ability. An Eagle Scout. Lynn is sadly missed by his classmates. 44 t Class Prophecy The last prophecy of the senior class of Scott High School, of the Borough of North Braddock, County of Allegheny, State of Pennsylvania, made and published this 7th day of May, in the year of one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. We see Anna Kostyak taking her daily walks to Braddock Township to see Johnny Svec. We see Thomas Kozubal as a famous baseball player. We see Dot Kress still trying to figure out what she learned in Miss Holly’s health class. We see Alfred Kuehn as the next Doctor Einstein. We see Gerry Kuzma as floorwalker in Kresge’s 5 and 10. We see Walter Kuznicki making his daily visit to school to have his friendly talks with Miss Ferrieri. We can picture Grace Lang as a dietician in a large food industry. We see Cora Lassiter still labelled with the nickname “Sweets. We see the “Bird-nest” still loafing around the strets of North Braddock under the alias of Charles Larson. We see Jo Ann Long meeting Tommy Wagasky at Scott Grill for the usual heart to heart talks. We see Mert Malmberg having private lessons with Miss Gardill on “How to Speak Spanish.” We see Lois Manges still walking past Mr. Snyder without speakinig. We still see Catherine Marotta as one of our nicest lassies. We see Lois Marshall ending her 6th year as cheerleader. We hear Ralph Masltornick playing his guitar and singing with his folks on “Grand Ole Opry.” We see Yvonne McCoy with rings on her fingers in the near future. We see Mary Lou McCune skating the best years of her life away. We see Ed McDonough still playing second fiddle to Betty Marschik’s ballet lessons. We see Gerry Pavlik still trying to find herself a boy friend. We see Dot Pefferman giving the fellows at Barth’s a hard time. • h We see Flo Phillips as a world-famous journalist. Isabel Purvis is seen, as usual, with Janie Potter. N Ve see Larry Restieri still holding up DePalma’s store. We see Matt Riberich still smiling at every girl who goes by. We see Blanche Riling as head bookkeeper at DeNardo’s. We see Emily Rosicci with a new hair-do every day. We see Tom Sabol and Eddie Savko doing exercises to make them reach at least five foot seven. We see Janie Scanlon still holding a crush on a certain boy in Room 2. We see Shirley Schlect as a secretary in some big business firm. We see Anna Mae Schaubelt mooning over her loss of Dan. We see Don Schooling in future years teaching his little kiddies how to play the drums. We see Roselle Smith still struggling with her bookkeeping. 45 Class Prophecy We see Lynn replacing Frieda in Dave Sobek’s life. We see Paul Slider choosing between the two Blasko girls. We see Maggie Sulinchak chasing after a blue Packard convertible. Sure it’s the boy and not the car, Maggie? We see Mary Agnes Sullivan trying to make use of what she learned on the Commercial Course. We see Tom Stanks still getting free rides from Mr. Schaer. 1 We see Beatrice and Barbara as double indemnity. f We see Gay Stifller as part owner of the Paramount theatre. We see Janet Thom still figuring out a future career. We see Jack Thomas still discussing his girl problem. We see Slim Thompson still running away from Haleema. We see Don Tomosky as Louis Knapp’s shadow. We see Bernice Toth and Ann Trasky working very hard at Isaly’s. We see Irene Toth jerking sodas at Sophie’s and liking it. We see Bernie Vandzura as a master of the keyboard. We see Steve Vichinsky and Regie Herbst having a battle for their one and only Louise. We see Janie Wagner hustling a boy for a college prom. We see Dale Wakefield trying to settle down after all of these years. We see Peggy Wallis still going with Joey Kliment. We see Trese Walters at long last being true to Timmy. We see Clarence Wargo as an ALL AMERICAN football player. We see Helen Zabelsky as a resident of First Ward with a fellow named D. T. We see Betty Zboyosky as a hard working office girl. We see Mary Zubal at long last becoming manager of the grocery store she works in. We see our Senior Class of ’48 go forward in the world and our classmates become fine, upstanding citizens. With them go our sincerest wishes. 46 Class Will Last IVill and Testament of the Senior Class of Scott High School of the Borough of North Braddock, County of Allegheny, State of Pennsylvania, made end published this 7th day of May, iji the Year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-Eight. In the Name of Our Lord, Amen: To our Superintendent, Principal, and Faculty, we give our sincere thanks and deepest gratitude for the help and encouragement they have given us during our three years at Scott. Matt Anderson leaves his skirt-chasing ability to some bashful sopohmore, if any. Leota Altmeyer leaves her ability to skip classes to Aggie Belechak. Charlotte Atkinson leaves her job in a local 5 10 to Peg Torbich. Alex Barr wills his good looks to Jackie Gillan. George Barr leaves his irresistible broad smile to Johnny Nicholls. Clement Bartos leaves his fiddle to anyone with a pair of ear-plugs. Dolores Bartosik leaves her pleasant smile to Barbara Joyce. Edward Bavolar leaves his muscles to Rocky McCann. Gertrude Beaken leaves her effort to be on time to the most punctual of the juniors. Benny Benevento wills his bow ties and soda-jerkin'g to anyone who can handle it. Donna Bennett leaves her skating ability to anyone who doesn’t bruise easily. Thomas Berkavich leaves his ability to go steady to no one. He enjoys it himself. Jean Berner leaves her shyness with the boys to Lucille Patrick. Mildred Bicjem leaves her ability to fix her wavy hair to an ambitious junior girl. Howard Booker leaves his football speed to Bill Ebbit. Dorothy Boros wills her school spirit to Pat Osaja. Glenn Bowser wills his presidency of the “Vocs” to Richard Ragan. Donald Brown wills his gym shoes to Steve Mazik. Robert Brozovich leaves his snappy convertible to Marilyn Parsons. Clara Brunk leaves her love troubles to anyone who doesn’t have enough of their own. A1 Brvenik and Richard Konnar leave their “easy come, easy go” ways to Eddie Doran. Joe Btinecicky leaves his mathematical brain to Frank Tomasic. Richard Burrclli leaves his “loud” sweaters to Gooch Belechak. Robert Butela leaves his height to Don Polandick. Gilbert Carch leaves his Chemistry notebook to any junior who likes to write with purple ink. Gladys Chaney leaves her roller skates to Janie Potter. Joseph Cinciripini leaves his “brownying” to Joe Coltellaro. Conrad Cunic leaves his hall roaming to anyone who can afford more than one pair of shoes a year. Dolores Delafield leaves her violin playing to Doris Wolfe. Good luck, Doe. Jim Diefenderfer leaves his ability to tease anyone to Richard Andraso. Jane Dimond leaves her talkativeness to Sarah Laird. Pearl Dixon leaves her ability to argue with Miss Holly to La Verne Fetsick. Eugene Dove leaves his paper route to Rudy Celegoi. John Dubrowsky leaves his sporty clothes to Robert Andrasick. Albert Dudas leaves his job with Dr. Zuerner to any sophomore strong enough to take it. Lillian Duralia leaves her brains (especially in Geometry) to Robert Mitchell. 47 Class Will Dolores and Mary Lou Duray leave their respected places as dignified seniors to two of the most lady-like juniors. Virginia Ebbit sadly hands over her Spanish book to Caroline Pascuzzi. Charles Elkins leaves his desk in Room 2 to an oncoming senior. Joan Elliott wills her thirst for knowledge to 'Dolores Churik. Mildred Ertman leaves her wittiness to Hildegarde Buchele. Robert Evans leaves his two good legs in football to Chuck Mohan. Alice Ferraiuolo and Valeria Janiga leave their marching ability to the Ertman twins. Dominic Fioravanti wills his front- seat in Mr. Stefko’s room to some lucky junior. Bill Flynn leaves his love for Jo Ann Long to Tommy Wagasky. . ; Lucille Fuller leaves her chewing gum to Haleema Akmal. . L Dolores Fulmer leaves her friendly and helpful ways to Flo Pavlakovic. Lois Fumare leaves her dove for basketball games to Mona Neff. Norma Gallagher wills Tier bookkeeping skill to any future junior who needs it. Jack Gibson leaves his knitted socks to their knitter. . Claryce George leaves her knowledge of the commercial course to Vi Barbarino. Mary Graham leaves her slinky walk to Prim Diefenderfer. Jane Grove turns over her dancing shoes to Jean Sage. Eleanor Plalin leaves her “Reader’s Digest ’’ to Carolyn Zoretich. Bill Harchelroad leaves his overalls to Sam Wagner. Edward Hasara leaves his Graham Crackers to anyone who thinks they can do it and get away with it. Betty Heckenstaller leaves her very fine report card to her sister, Irene. Don Heckenstaller leaves his snappy haircuts to Andy Zupancic, Andrew Hellner leaves his secret love for Grace Lang to no-one. Ray Henstock leaves his green limousine . to Bill Priatko. ' 9 Dorothy Hess leaves her admiration for Paul Sabol to Francis Kochis. J I ' Leo Hodeck wills his knowledge of electricity to John Tomko. Martin Hornak leaves his seat on the Braddock Hills Bus to any other resident. Marg Hradnansky leaves her dancing ability to the best dancer in the junior class. Bessie Huba leaves her position as waitress at Reymers’ to Marcella Borowski. Charles Huber is happy to leave his squeaky shoes to.Smoky Torbich. Mary Hudacko wills her post as librarian to some oncoming senior. John Ffudak leaves his quietness to Janet Korbel. . Audrey Huen leaves her jewelry collection to Ruthie Hig!gs. Ray James leaves his short trousers to Francis Mulroy. Cecelia Jankovek leaves her broad smile to Shirley Polite. Jack Jaykus leaves his wise cracks to Harry Koval. Robert Johns leaves his weight to anyone who thinks they can carry it around. Ruth Johnson leaves her love for school to any first grader who wants it. Lillian Kato leaves Climey Wargo to Peggy Bell. Arleen Kautz leaves her position as head majorette to Rose Srdick. Eugene Keller leaves Monday as washday to Jack Sage. Mary Kenda passes on her typewriter to Shirley McCune. Frances Kettering leaves her natural red hair to Betty McMahon. Nancy King leaves her happy go lucky way to anyone who can make use of it. Donald R. Knapp leaves his good name to Donald J. Knapp. Louis Knapp leaves his motorcycle riding to any daredevil in the junior class. Louise Kolano and Regis Herbst leave their ability to study geometry on hay rides to Dolores Weir and Floward Newell. Joseph Koncsol leaves his position as head usher to anyone who lives to see the same picture more than once. . - 1 -v 48 Junior History Determination! That is what we, the Junior Class, have had since the day we entered Scott High. Although strange and bewildered at first, we have gained knowledge, participated in sports, and cooperated in all school activities. We greatly appreciate the help we have received from our teachers and upperclassmen in adjusting ourselves to these means. Proud of our name as Juniors, we have tried to do our best, but we anxiously await the day when we too shall be Seniors and gain more knowledge to help us lead better lives as good citizens in our community. And, as we leave the familiar doors of our Alma Mater as the Fortyniners, we shall possess fond memories of Scott. It will be quite awhile before we’ll forget our teachers, their kindness, their services rendered for us, and, of course, their witty statements, their favorite expressions and habits. We wish the class of 48 good luck in the road ahead. They too, will hold a place in our memories. COMMERCIAL ROOM Mr. Ruska Top Row: W. Williams. J. Meigs, R. Frederick, A. Zupancic, E. Doran. P. Thiem, J. Starek. Center Row: I. Dvorjak, W. Perkins, E. Pokrant. D. MacMillan, H. Koval. A. Byrnes. J. Korbel. Front Row: B. Ertman, S. Polite. L. Gilkey. I. Diefenderfer, M. Sock-well. D. Wolfe, C. Westin, E. Marton, J. Hodder. Absent: R. Tekach, R. Mitchell. ROOM 12 Mr. Kliskey . Top Row: F. Frole, J. Nauphton, R. Derco, G. Hickman, M. Galya, E. Jendesky, R. Soudor, E. Wallet. J. Zockeel, J. Gillan. S. Mazik. C. Mohan. Center Row: S. Wagner, R. Slnicic, E. Pekar, S. McEwen. B. Slick, M. R. Shields. F. Wenning. C. Sullivan, J. Potter. C. Osterholm, D. Sarver. E. Harvanka. Front Row: L. Koslovic, J. Blasko. A Volcheck. D. Martin, D. Polick. M. Parsons. H. Buchele, R. Sylves. S. Laird, B. McMahon. H. Kolbas. Room 8 Mrs. Gladys Porter Clay Top Row: Thomas Torbich. Julian Hoyko, John Sage, and William Schockling. � Center Row: Viola Batbarino, Mona Lee Neff, Meridith Evans. Keith Matthews. Thomas Danik. William Benko, John Tomko, Dolores Sprute, Marie Skladany, and Anna ; Piari. Front Row: Betty Moore, Rita Gasper, La Verne Fetsick. Rose Mary Svitil. Loretta Chaney. Yvonne Mitol, Dorothy Lesniak, Helen May, Dolores Churik. Rosalyn Ferrini. and Mary Alice Buzzard. PHYSICS LAB Mr. Andrew G. Rensko Top Row: R. Andraso, W. Probst, R. Breeger. S. Belechak. M. Tomko. J. Hyland. W. Clarke. Center Row: B. Ferguson. E. Murphy. D. Zoretich. F. Tomasic, A. Lenzi, E. Misialek. J. dehorning. A. Belechak. D. Douglas. A. Neal. Front Row: Ruth Kemmerer. E. Reitz. C. Pascuzzi, F. Pavlakovic, R. Higgs. J. Zangrando. I. Pscherer, D. Murphy. C. Zoretich, L. Patrick, R. Srdich. Absent: Evelyn Dedo. ROOM 13: Miss Nevin , Top Row Richard Duris. Keneth Ellis. Lawrence Kuzins. Clifford Chambers, Rudolph Celegoi. Lloyd Mays. Ernest Redovan. Arthur Kress. Richard Matthews. Richard Mol-inaro. Center Row: Connie Kelly, Haleema Akmal, Edward Torbich. James Kettering. John Nicholls, Paul Ocel, Richard Wilson. Raymond Milko, Dolores Fox. Isabelle Kramer. Jean Sage. Front Row: Lynn Ertman. Loretta Stefanski, Loretta Hodeck. Jean Felder. Irene Dutka. Frances Kochis, Lois Michlovic, Leah George. Erda M. Gottlieb. Mildred Balkovic, and Martha Hunter. Absent: Josephine Galya. 50 ROOM 14 Mr. Reed Top Row: John Shutak, David Schooling. Donald Hopson, Donald Malm-berg. Thomas Hayes. Alvin Hickman. and Albert Stephenson. Center Row: James Carter. Paul Sabol, Edward Paul. Frank Planinac, Arthur Noonan. Thomas Wagasky, John Giron, Russell Smith, and William Priatko. Front Row: Patricia Osaja, Lillian Pollack. Dolores Srdick. Lena Luc-chino. Dorothy Gates, Margaret Torbich, Anna Williamson. Cecelia Boldy, and Geraldine Prelosky. ‘ Absent: Edna Goudelock. Betty Nagy, Louise Perkins, Agnes Peters, and - _Fran Planinac. Sophomores “The more we study the more we discover our ignorance. —SHELLEY CHEMISTRY ROOM Mr. Frank Schaer Top Row: Robert Scanlon, Cyril Zavada, Donald Schockling. Albert Rossko, Jeffery Turner, William White, James Smith. Byron Mitchell. James Veitch. Center Row: Ed Yarros, Henry Lauth. Joe Belechak. Agnes Boyle, Patricia Stanat, Charla Suder, Norma Paul, Dolores Rusch, Joe Renda, Edward Ragan. Front Row: Barbara Comp. Irene Vargay. Edna Mae Reitz. Donna Mae Edwards. Victoria Zawodni, Christine Vance. Martha Washington. Janet Vichinsky, Margaret Artim, Edith Totzke. Absent: Pete Cifranik. Howard Newell. Gerald Sonibo. • % Sophomore History September 2, 1947 is a date that shall long be remembered in the hearts and minds of this year’s Sophomore class. It marked the beginning of our three years of fun, studies, and activities. Our first day was one of happy confusion, but in the days and months that followed, we gradually entered into the many activities such as sports, Student Council, cheerleaders, majorettes, band, orchestra, sororities, fraternities, and girl reserves. Many of us shall work on the future editions of the Highlander. This past year has been one composed cf the joys and problems every sophomore experiences. Now as our first year has finally come to a close, we wish th Senior Class success in the future. ROOM 18 Miss Ferrieri Top Row: Robert Ruffing. William Ebbltt. Donald Quash, Winston Scott. Edward Matava. Center Row: Charles Dluhy, Vincent Sweatlock, Andrew Dureka, Joseph Pekar. Tom McNally, Ernest Myer, George Pendro. Front Row: Ruth McNelce, Agnes Halin, Florence Petrina, Jean Hanna, Magdalene Brush. Betty McFarland, Irene Heckenstaller, Gladys Ford. Barbara Joyce. ROOM 9 Mr. Hamill Top Row: Carl Pavur. Harold Field. Robert Hrltz. Robert Huntey, Keith MacMillan. Raymond Benzo. Thaddeus Ford, Edward Davis, Donald Knapp. Center Row: Margaret Harmon. Matthew • Thomas, Robert Zablocki. Frank Bolock. Robert Koncerak. John Svec, Roy Fagan, Robert Andrascik. Joanna Carr. Front Row: Gloria Harbadin. Marcella Vorek, Frances Kenda. Dorothy Petrusky. Barbara Kvorjak. Janet Bodner, Victoria Green, Madeline Hurst. Florence Bahleda. BIOLOGY LAB. Mrs. Dorothy Brice Top Row: Haywood Williams, Joe Sopko, Eugene Sombo, Ronald McCann, Harold Heverly, Ronald Nerger, Boris Lozinyak, Clem Yur-ko, Eugene Berezanlk, Don Pol-andick. Center Row: Pat Sullivan, Louis Zu-pancic, Ronald Neeper, Robert Kotvas, Marcella Borowsky, La-verne Hamill. Lois Hamilton, Stan Radakovich, George Haines, Eugene Thomas, Edward Mulkearn. Front Row: Elaine Brvenik.R ose Ru-yak, Marlene Oberdick, Diana Schoming. May Reeves, Shirley Griggs, Ruth Goudelock, Alice Fel-der.Peggy Bell, Peggy Christman. Absent: Loretta Scott. Christine Polite, Dorothy Price. ROOM 11 Mr. Stefko Top Row: George Kobulinsky, Ellis Neal, Stanley Brusoski. Ronald Galbraith, Gilbert Kezic. Michael Bache, Harvey Rouse. Vincent Ferraiolo. Center Row: Dolores Kettering, Gertrude Pollack, Lois Lindsay, Wm. Watt, John Abramovich, Alfred Mekula, Michael Barbusio, Marietta Knappenberger, Dorothy Henry, Victoria Makar. Doris Koch. Front Row: ShirleyK onik. Helen Kra-ner, Madeline Krivjanlk. Dorothy Mazik, Margaret Heil, Edith Kun-kle, Alice Noonan. Virginia McMahon, Irene Koncerak. Absent: Donald Bernard. ROOM 15 Miss Ella M. Rinard Top Row: Robert Fialkovich, Ronald Pavlik, Joseph Toth, William Roz-anec, Regis Knapp, Charles Thiem, Stanley Kurp, Francis Mulroy, Philip Mariano, Otto Tancraitor. Center Row: Joseph Stankay. Donald Musser, John Puhala. Clement Watkins. Martha Svitil. Louise Zupancic. Dolores Weir. Katherine Klaus, Robert M a u t i n o, Carl Konopka. Front Row: Eileen Stephens, Elsie Weber, Florence Skucka. Josephine Glasko. Helen Gelumbus. Mildred Ocel, Lavonne Kline. Marion Kar-lock. Barbara Cheplo. Cecelia Konnar, Frieda Dienstbler. ■w A H Vv5 v5 q VzA A7 CO POT E 5 A(P 54 Biological Observation Marlene Oberdick, Lois Hamilton, Eugene Sombo, and Donald Schockling. Chemistry Laboratory Alfred Kuehn, Leo Hodeck, Mr. Schaer, Maxine Patrick, and Lillian Duralia. 55 Accuracy, Coupled with Speed is the Aim of All Typists Top Row: Mary Hudacko, Lillian Duralia, Sara Jane Scanlon, Donna Bennett and Peggy Wallis. Center Row: Anna Trasky, Lois Tuefen, Doris Ofsanik, Blanche Riling, Lois Manges, Jane Dimond, Lillian Koslovic, Elizabeth Wohar and Valeria Janiga. Front Row: Shirley Schlecht, Betty Zboyosky, Mary Graham. Mary Zubal, Claryce George, Lillian Kato, Jane Grove, Mildred Ertman and Gertrude Beaken. Office Qirls These girls are members of the Commercial classes at Scott High School. Most of them are senior office practice students selected by their teacher, Mrs. Gladys Clay, to work in either Dr. Zuerner’s or Dr. Kirschner’s office for one period each day. Whenever a senior girl is not available a junior is sent. The girls help in the Superintendent’s and Principal’s offices by performing the following duties: taking dictation and transcribing letters, cutting stencils and running the mimeograph, typing the absentee lists, answering' the telephone, looking up credits and typing transcripts, meeting all callers, and various other activities involved in daily office routine. At Open House, Senior plays, and activities that take place after school hours these girls act as usherettes. In the opinion of flie girls and their Commercial teachers, such office work gives the girls some valuable experience and a general idea of the type of work they will have to do when they get out into the business world. 58 MR. CHARLES GEISLER Director of Vocational Education History of Vocational School The Vocational School was organized in September of 1920, by J. R. Hawke. He became the first director and instructor of the Pattern Shop. At midyear, J. A. Heller became the instructor of the Pattern Shop and Mr. Hawke took over the newly added Sheet Metal Shop. In 1921, the Machine and Electrical Shops were added. At first it became a general industrial school, and boys were given one semester in each course. With the realization that our community is an industrial one which requires the service of specialists, a full term vocational program was launched, in 1925. Mr. Geisler became the instructor of the Vocational School and worked with the Pattern and Sheet Metal Shops. Later, under the supervision of Dr. F. DeWitt Zuerner, Superintendent of North Braddock public schools, it became a Unit Trade Vocational Course. The Junior High School boys are given a general course and beginning with their sophomore year go into specialization. The Vocational School was created under the Smith-Hughes Act, which provides that the expense of training be apportioned between the federal, state, and local government. The instructors at present are Mr. Smith (1925), Electric; Mr. Becker (1942), Pattern; Mr. Powell (1946-47), Machine; Mr. Geisler (1921), Sheet Metal. Many of our boys have become successful in specialized fields, and we are proud of the fact that their training in the Vocational School has made this possible. 59 Machine Shop Mr. Powell, Instructor Sheet Metal Mr. Geisler, Instructor Pattern Shop Mr. Becker, Instructor JUNIOR PROM The mysterious, bewitching Blue Room of the Webster Hall Hotel, complete with dimmed lights and soft music, was the scene of the 1947 Junior Prom. .The warm night, the . full moon, the happy couples, and the gay setting helped to make it a memorable occasion. The happy juniors and seniors danced tirelessly, and the dance floor was brightened by the flashes of the photographer's bulbs. The students, bedecked in their bow ties. dancing pumps, flowing evening gowns and sporting their best manners danced to the tuneful, tanta-living rhythms of Nelson Maples and his orchestra. Dancing ended in time for all the Cinderellas and Prince Charmings to get home soon after the witching hour. Another prom and another unforgettable memory lingers on. CHAPERONS: Left to Right: Mr. Nicholas Stefko. Mrs. Nicholas Stefko, Miss . Martin, Mrs. F. DeWitt Zuerner, Dr. F. De-Witt Zuerner. Mrs. Gale R. Kirschner. Dr. Gale R. Kirschner, Mrs. George J. Ruska. Mr. George J. Ruska and Mr. Joseph B. Kliskey. JUNIOR PROM “The joy of youth and health her eyes display’d.” —Crabbe. 61 Editor Business Manager Asst. Business Manager Art Editor Florence Phillips Norma Gallagher Fiore Benevento Maxine Patrick Year Book Staff In 1947, the premier edition of the Scott Highlander made its first appearance. Although it was our first attempt in the field of school publications, it was received with high enthusiasm by both students and critics. This year we have strived to better the first edition from the standpoint of pictures and write-ups. The staff’ has cooperated with the advisors to such a degree that we are proud of the results of their arduous work. The art editor and assistant art editor have spent time and effort in producing drawings w hich best depict the various sections of our book. The business manager, with her assistants, sparked the sale of books, and managed the financial end of the business; our staff of typists and proof-readers gave much of their time after school in compiling the rough draft of this book. The editor supervised the job, and the sponsors have placed their approval on the product. We, the Senior Class, are proud of our book. 62 MR. JOSEPH B. KLISKEY Mr. .GEORGE J. RUSKA Message of Thanks Like two guiding stars, our sponsors, Mr. George Ruska and Mr. Joseph Kliskey, have led us through our second edition of the Scott Highlander. Without their help, our success might very well have been a failure. With their able assistance and untiring efforts, we have been able to make our yearbook a pictorial and editorial view of life in Scott High School. To these two gentlemen, go our sincere thanks and deep appreciation. The Scott High School Senior Class of 1948 bids a fond farewell to yearbook memories, and sends a thankful message of gratitude to our sponsors. 63 Top Row: David Schoming, Donald MacMillan, B yron Mitchell, Gilbert Kezic, Donald Schoming. Center Row: Fiore Benevento, Thomas Torbich, Regis Knapp, Rudy Celigoi, Matt Anderson, Steve Vichinsky, William Flynn, Community president. Front Row: Lois Manges, Florence Phillips, Dorothy Petrusky, Alice Felder, Bernadette Ferguson, Caroline Pascuzzi. Student Council. Our first student government was begun in 1931 when Oliver Phillips was elected Community President. This practice was used for several years. However, in 1936, the procedure was changed. A student president was elected and one person from each of the 25 home rooms became a representative. For four years this plan was continued, until it was decided that there were too many members. So the council again had to reorganize, and one representative was chosen from each organized group in the school. In 1945, due to the lack of representation, the home room plan was again put into force. The Community President is elected in May and takes his office during the following semester. The runner-up automatically becomes a member of the student council. t President Pice-President Art Director ■ William Flynn Florence Phillips Bernadette Ferguson JJl G4 GIRL RESERVES Top Row: Mae Reeves. Lynn Ertman. Dorothy Gates. Charla Suder, Alice Felder, Norma Paul, Gertrude Pollack. Edith Totzke. Center Row: Mary Kenda. Katherine Klaus, Dolores Pollack. Jeanette Blasko, Charlotte Osterholm, Isabelle Dief-enderfer, Erda Mae Gottlieb, Arleen Kautz, Midge Ertman. , Front Row: Connie Kelly, Patricia Stanat. Barbara Kvorjak. Dorothy Petrusky, Diane , Schoming. Hildegarde Buchele, Marietta Knappenberger, Shirley Polite, Lila Jean Gllkey. Jo Ann Long. Dorothea Penerman. President ......................Mildred Ertman Vice-President .............................Mary Kenda Secretary ...................Dorothea Pefferman Treasurer.......................... Arleen Kautz Faculty Sponsor..........Miss Ella Mae Rinard Red Cross Service Work Done by Qirl Reserves of North Braddock Schools Favors for Veterans at Aspinwall and Coatesville Hospital, Note Books for Veterans at Aspinwall Hospital, Christmas Stockings for children; distributed by Junior Red Cross, Dressed Dolls for Junior Red Cross, Portfolios for Veterans at Aspinwall Hospital, Place cards for trays in hospitals. Scott Girl Reserve meetings are held every Tuesday after school in the Band Room. No dues are collected. They are short business meetings, usually followed by jokes, games, or group singing. Each girl in the club has a Secret Scottie Pal to whom she sends greeting cards or small gifts on special occasions. Sometimes special features, such as plays, amateur programs, or holiday parties are planned by the girls, which take the place of their meetings. 65 ADVANCED FIRST AID CLASS TOP ROW: Jane Potter. Dolores Pollack. Jeanette Blasko. Sarah Laird. Lucille Fuller. Mildred Ertman. FRONT ROW: Constance Sullivan. Hildegarde Buchele. Emily Rosicci, Bessie Huba, Mary Lou McCune. Betty Heckenstaller. STANDARD FIRST AID CLASS TOP ROW: Shirley Polite. Helen Kolbas. Carolyn Zoretich. Patricia Stanat. Barbara Comp. FRONT ROW: Dorothy Lesniak. Janet Bodnar. Tolores Duray, Louise Kolano. Mary Lou Duray. TOP ROW: Frances Kettering, Dorothy Boros. Magdaline Sulinchak. Lois Teufen. Charles Me Greevy, Bill Mura, John Meigs, Harry Koval. Evelyn Dedo, Dorothy Gates, Shirley McEwen, Lois Michlovic. •CENTER ROW: Shirley Polite, Lila Gilkey. Charla Suder, Loretta Scott, Iris Pscherer. Dolores Delafield, Catherine Marotta, Isabel Purvis, Marie Sockwell, Haleema Akmal, Doris Douglas, Alice Neal, Mary Graham. FRONT ROW: Helen Zabelsky, Geraldine Prelosky, Evelyn Reitz. Caroline Pascuzzi, Yvonne Mitol. Sarah Jane Wagner, Arleen Kautz, Betty Murphy, Ruth Kemmer, Bernadette Ferguson, Lois Marshall, Agnes Belechak, Valeria Janiga. OFFICERS 1947-1948 President.................Gertrude Beakcn Vice President.............Valeria Janiga Secretary.............Bernadette Ferguson Treasurer.....................Lila Gilkey The Spanish Club In 1946, the Spanish Club was organized by students taking Spanish in Scott High School. The purposes of the club are to promote interest in the habits and customs of Spanish-speaking countries, to form mutual companionship, and to develop student activities. Any Spanish student is eligible for membership. Dues are set at the beginning of the year and are used to cover expenses for various activities. Entertainment is provided at the meetings which help to make it interesting as well as worthwhile. 67 LATIN CLASSICAL CLUB Top Row: Alfred Kuehn. Weslv Probst. Ed Doran, John Schoming, Gaylord Stiffler, Clement Bartos. Richard Andraso, Tony Lenzi, Alvin Hickman, David Schoming. Bill Clarke. Center Row: Don Molmberg. Tom Hayes. Dorothy Paychik, Betty Heckenstaller, Geraldine Kuzma, Mary Lou McCune, Cecelia Jankovek, Arthur Kress, Eugene Misiliak. Front Row: Grace Lang, Florence Phillips. Janet Korbel. Margaret Hradnansky. Joan Hodder, Erda Mae Gottlieb. Dorothy Lesniak. Betty Ertman, Margaret Pastellok, Isabelle Diefenderfer. MOTTO Lampada tradimus; alte tollite, taediferi, istud. “To you we throw the torch; Be yours to hold it high.” OATH My Alma Mater never will I traduce; her heritage never will I squander; her renown ever will I exalt, and her legacy will I transmit enhanced. OFFICERS President.... Vice President Secretary..... T reasurer... .......Florence Phillips ..........Grace Lang Isabelle Diefenderfer ....Richard Andraso The purposes of our club are to foster interest in the classics, to develop leadership and to entertain our members. In the past years, we have had several parties which proved to be quite successful. The interest shown by our members, and the helpful guidance of Mrs. Mae Corcoran have been the main factors in our club’s success. Our parents have been made honorary members of the club, and they are welcome to attend all of our meetings and social functions. FLORENCE PHILLIPS, President. 68 PUPPET CAST Top Row: Robert Kotvas. Eugene Thomas. Jack Gillan and Thomas Hayes. Center Row: Mae Reeves. Edith Totzke, Charla Suder. and Isabelle Diefenderfer. Front. Row: Florence Phillips. Dorothy Paychik, Erda Gottlieb, and Grace Lang. SOPHOMORE LATIN CLUB Top Row: Henry Lauth, Winston Scott. Donald Quash. Jeffery Turner. Robert Kotvas. Eugene Thomas. Center Row: Pat Stanat. Dorothy Price, Ruth Goudelock, Gladys Ford, Martha Washington, Edith Totzke. Charla Suder. Junet Vichinskv. Front Row: Diane Schoming. Dorothy Petruskv, Barbara Kvorjak, Janet Bodnar, Peggy Christman, Barbara Comp, Mae Reeves. Alice Felder. . 69 9 • TOP ROW: Ralph Maskornick, David Sobek. Martin Hornak. CENTER ROW: Charles Huber, James Diefenderfer. Alfred Kuehn, William Harchelroad, William Flynn. FRONT ROW: Gertrude Beaken. Magdalene Sulinchak. Dorothea Pefferman. Dolores Duray. Miss Miller, Arleen Kautz, Louise Kolano, Margaret Hradnansky. Senior Class of 1948 Presents College Daze The Class of 1948 produced “College Daze” a comedy in three acts by John Rand. The play concerns Hartdale, a typical little college town, and the action takes place at Ma Mitchell’s Coffee Shoppe,” the unofficial off-the-campus club. Harold “Duke” Duquet is the heir of Hartdale’s greatest benefactor, a small-town boy who went to New York and became wealthy. By the terms of his will, Duke is required to graduate from Hartdale before he can come into the estate. Duke, just out of a swanky Eastern prep school, is thoroughly disgusted with the prospect of life at Hartdale, which has no fraternities or football team. To enliven his stay there, he hits upon the ingenious scheme of changing identities w'ith Slim Wiggins, a country boy from Corn Hollow, Nebraska, who is trying to work his way through college. Duke becomes Slim, and Slim, a shy, gangling, country youth is required to act the part of a dashing young millionaire from the East! There are a great number of complications, climaxed by the big basketball game of the year, when Hartdale wins the Tri-Countv Championship, and Duke becomes a hero and a true Hartdale man. The cast is as folloics: Harold Duquet, a young man of wealth........................... Ma Mitchell, proprietress of “Ma Mitchell's Coffee Shoppe .. John Wiggins. “Slim.” poor but honest.......................... Shirley Mitchell, Ma’s daughter................................ Lana Henderson, a student...................................... Bill Taylow, the basketball captain............................ Katherine Skinner. “Poodles. a student........................ Ella Rose Peters, avery studious student....................... Vivian Parker, the school belle................................ Ossie Victor, a student........................................ Pete Lewis, the basketball coach............................... Mr. Victor. Ossie’s father and the local banker................ .........DAVE SOBEK .DOROTHEA PEFFERMAX ......CHARLES HUBER .......ARLEEN KAUTZ MAGDALENE SULINCHAK .......ALFRED KUEHN ......DOLORES DURAY .......LOUISE KOLANO ....GERTRUDE BEAKEN ......MARTIN HORNAK ..JAMES DIEFENDERFER ...RALPH MASKORNICK 70 INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE Band History Our first real band which participated in our school activities was begun in 1930. Although their uniforms consisted of blue capes and white trousers, and they had no saxophones or basses, they became a regular feature of the football games and other activities. � In 1932, the North Braddock Board of Education purchased new uniforms for the band and also new instruments. Since then, many new instruments and uniforms have been bought, and the band has been increased in number until we have almost 70 band members and 15 majorettes. The band has participated in all of the school activities such as football games, assemblies, and the musical festival. They have also participated in such outside activities as the North Braddock Firemen’s Parade at Kennywood Park, the North Braddock Centennial, and Pittsburgh’s premiere of “Unconquered.” Mr. George Womelsdorf has done a fine job of directing the band and organizing it into the fine group that it is. Hats off to a grand band and a fine director! 72 Boys Chorus r Scott High School Orchestra Qirls Chorus TOP ROW: Anna M. Schnaubelt. Alice Ferrauiolo. Arleen Kautz. Dolores Mekula. Gertrude Beaken. FRONT ROW: Virginia Ebbitt, Valeria Janiga. Maxine Patrick. Betty Marschik. Senior Majorettes Mixed Chorus TOP ROW: Dorothy Gates. Rose Srdlck. Arleen Kautz. Agnes Peters. Evelyn Dedo. FRONT ROW: Lucille Patrick. Ellen Pekar. Dolores Srdick. Helen May. Louise Perkins. Lynn Ertman, Mona Neff. Betty Ertman. Marlyn Parsons. Junior Majorettes 74 Auditorium “Work first and then rest.” —Ruskin. The Library Books are compases, telescopes, and charts which other men have prepared to help us navigate the dangerous seas of human life. . 75 “To set the cause above renown To love the game above the prize” —NEWBOLT— T 1 1 1 1 iT ff The Athletic Council The purpose of the Athletic Council is to guide, develop and foster athletics in the North Braddock Schools. The Council includes members of the Board of Education, the School Administration and the Athletic Coaches. Monthly meetings are held at Scott High School. MR. LIGHTNER MR. DAVIS DR. F. DeWITT ZURNER President Supt. of Schools Treasurer MR. REED Athletic Director Football Coach MR. LENGYEL Basketball Coach MR. KLISKEY Assistant Coach MR. RUSKA Faculty Manager T I DR. KIRSCHNER Principal MR. McGREEVY Board of Education DR. LOWERY Board of Eudcation MR. CASSIDY m Football Resume What looked like the start of a dismal football season turned out to be a successful one after the varsity eleven took care of their gridiron foes. The varsity began the campaign with three close heart-breaking losses to three of the best teams in Western Pennsylvania, namely North Catholic, Westing-house, and Munhall. But these reverses did not discourage the varsity. If anything, it spurred them on to greater heights for the varsity struck with savage ferocity and before the season was over had amassed five straight victories including overwhelming triumphs over South Hills and Central Catholic high schools. There also were victories over Braddock and Duquesne but the real highlight of the year was the stunning win over Wilkinsburg. This game marked the season’s best performance by the varsity, for it knocked the previously unbeaten Wilkinsburg eleven out of the running for the WPIAL championship. Wilkinsburg had come to the stadium primed for a victory which they knew they had to have if they were to continue in the title quest. The varsity knew, however, that they had what it takes. The final score of 18-7 proves that the varsity knew itself. The final contest of the year was an affair the likes of which doesn’t show in the annals of football history too often. It was a free-scoring, see-sawing game which drove the varsity rooters cheering the team on at Turtle Creek into a wild frenzy. It was one team on top and then another throughout the afternoon. Our rooters hoped that the game would end with the varsity on the long end of the score. Unfortunately Turtle Creek was holding a one-touchdown margin when the final gun sounded. The offensive drives of both teams stood out in this 34-27 encounter. 1948 Football Schedule Sept. 10—North Catholic Sept. 17—Westinghouse Sept. 24—Munhall Oct. 1—South High, Pittsburgh Oct. 8—Central Catholic Oct. 15—Duquesne Oct. 22—Wilkinsburg Oct. 29—Braddock Nov. 5—Turtle Creek Away 79 FOOTBALL COACHES Assistant coach William Bache, Head coach John N. Reed, and Assistant Jason Snyder. Top Row: Assistant coach William Bache, Ed Thompson, William Ebbitt, William Priatko, Ray James, Ray Henstock, Rudolph Celegoi, Steve Belechak, Keith MacMillan, Francis Ignatz, Albert Stevenson, Michael Oriss, coach John Reed. Center Row: Joseph Bonnacci, Joseph Belechak, Julian Hoyko, Ed Doran, Byron Mitchell, Joseph Pekar, Lawrence Kuzins, George Kobulinski, Ernest Meyers, Joseph Adams, Ernest Redovan. Front Row: Francis Mulroy, Phillip Mariano, Donald MacMillan, Clarence Wargo, Charles Mohan, John Nicholls, Thomas Torbich, Jack Hyland, Howard Booker, Herbert Simmons, Robert Evans. A. kthl. Foo 80 Capt. R. Evans Center Before the Game D. Brown Center C. Wargo Left Half Scott-Turtle Creek Game MacMillan - Torbich - Wargo - Bonacci Priatko - Henstock - James Evans - Nicholls - Celigoi - Thompson Around the End W. Flynn Wargo Right Halfhack J. Nicholls Guard E. Thompson, End J. Hyland Torbich Quarterback- Fullback J. Pekar Quarterback Scott-Turtle Creek Gamev 1947 48 Basketball Squad jjF 0 Row: George J. Ruska, Faculty Manager, Joseph B. Kliskey, Ass't Coach, R. Andraso, f i R. Knapp, R. Celegoi, Manager, Jules Lengyel, Coach. Center Row: V. Ferrauiolo, D. Schockling, M. Thomas, R. Andrascik, R. Pavlik, S. Kurp, o J. Thomas, R. Neeper. Wfrront Raze: K. MacMillan, D. Quash, J. Hyland, C. Wargo, D. MacMillan, J. Pekar, J. Bele-chak, R. Scanlon. Basketball Resume r The varsity basketball team which was rated by observers at the beginning of O.. season as a third-place prospect in the tough sectional race did not. disappoint the critics. YVilkinsburg and I Swissvale early were considered the two best quintets in the section Decauso of the experienced per-! formers who were back for action from the 1946-47 season. Consequently the varsity was expected to finish no better than third because of the formidable opposition. And everything considered, the varsity finished magnificently. Ey ending up in a third-place tie with Braddock High. The varsity took the measure of every team in the circuit with the exception of the Wilkinsburg and Swissvale cagers. Braddock, Rankin and Penn were all defeated once by the varsitj basketeers while Turtle Creek succumbed twice. r. fy Another fact denoting the success of the varsity five was the ability with which team was able to withstand the loss of many key players. Injuries and the like forced Coach Jjafes Lengyel to dig deep into the reserve strength, in order to floor a team. Nevertheless, in spite of such seemingly insurmountable obstacles Coach Lengyel came up with a team which continued to £ive a creditable account of itself throughout the campaign. In fact the varsity, under the helm of Coach Lengyel for the first time, considered to show improvement as the season wore on. That the varsity was out there'fighting and giving its best was attested to by the comment of the coach of the sectional champions Wilkinsburg, when he told our coaching staff after the final game of the season that the great improvement shown by the varsity not only surprised him but also caused him no end of consternation. 82 Keith MacMillan, Donald Quash, coach Jules Lengyel, Clarence Wargo, Jack Hyland, Donald MacMillan Basketball Record 1917 - 19IS SCOTT 65 EAST PITTSBURGH 26 SCOTT 31 EAST PITTSBURGH 32 SCOTT 38 DUQUESNE 62 SCOTT 31 . . - HOMESTEAD 61 SCOTT 44 STRUTHERS. OHIO 36 SCOTT 66 WILMERDING 30 SCOTT 36 DUQUESNE 65 SCOTT 54 TURTLE CREEK 36 SCOTT 42 SWISSVALE 67 SCOTT 52 RANKIN 58 SCOTT 46 PENN HIGH 49 SCOTT 44 WILMERDING 45 SCOTT 59 BRADDOCK 52 SCOTT 31 WILKINSBURG 68 SCOTT 57 TURTLE CREEK 55 SCOTT 46 SWISSVALE 66 SCOTT 53 RANKIN 52 SCOTT 55 PENN HIGH 47 SCOTT 48 BRADDOCK 54 SCOTT 48 WILKINSBURG 68 Cheerleaders: Lois Marshall, Therese Walter, Shirley Polite, Janet Korbel, Barbara Cheplo, Dolores Zoretich Thompson, Wargo, Herd, Brozovich, Potochnik, Liptak, Hyland, J. Reed, Shockling, Kozubal, Flynn, Evans, Heckenstaller, Molcany. Elmer Potocsnik Shockling, Kozubal, Flynn, Wargo, Herd, Brozovich, Potochnik, Liptak, Hyland, Evans, Heckenstaller, Molcany. Bill Herd 1947 Baseball Record SCOTT 4 SWISSVALE 0 SCOTT 2 BRADDOCK 1 SCOTT 5 WILKINSBURG 4 SCOTT 1 UNION 4 4 ' SCOTT 4 PENN 0 SCOTT 9 SWISSVALE 3 SCOTT 6 BRADDOCK 0 SCOTT 2 WILKINSBURG 0 SCOTT 3 TURTLE CREEK 4 SCOTT 9 PENN 3 SCOTT S SWISSVALE 2 SCOTT 14 GLASSPORT o SCOTT 2 •DUNBAR 4 •WPIAL Semi-Final. Ed Molcany Features k I i 86 Features k 86 X Features ft? Features 88 I A ve A tquVale Valeria Janiga, William Flynn, Alfred Kuehn, Clarence Wargo, Mildred Ertman and Dorotliy Paychik. As zvc perceive the grass to have grown, but did not see it growing, and as zee perceive the shadow to have moved along the dial, but did not see it moving; so the advances we make in knozdedge, as they consist of such minute steps, can only be measured by the distance.” Addison Hi I ’em high, hit ’em low Come on North Braddock, let us go. We are with you with all of our might Push ’em back, never yield In the gym or on the field -Keep ’em going with pep and with fight. For it’s RAH ! RAH ! RAH ! RAH ! RAH! RAH! RAH! RAH! RAH! Nine RAH’S! North Braddock what a team, team, team. And from far and near, you will always hear Come on North Braddock, North Braddock, let’s go. Come on North Braddock, North Braddock, let’s go. Fight team fight Fight team fight Fight team, fight team, Night, fight, fight. Hit ’em high Hit ’em low Come on Scott Let’s go. NORBRA HI Norbra Hi to thee zve all arc loyal, And may Thy colors ever wave. Over all the bravest and the truest, Thy dear name from dishonor zee will save. CHORUS Oh, Nor bra Hi: dear Norbra Hi, 7 by name shall ever loved and honored be, Oh, Norbra Hi, dear Norbra Hi, IVe’ll always give honor to Thee. 2nd When no more zeithin thy zvalls zee linger, Still scenes shall dzeell in memory dear, When the Cares of life have come to save us. Thoughts of Thee then shall till our hearts zeith cheer. Two bits, four bits Fight bits a dollar All from Scott Hi Stand up and holler 1-2-3-4. Who tire we for? 5-6- -S. ho do we appreciate Scott Hi, Scott Ili, Yea Scott hen till those violet men fall in line We’re goin' to win that game another time lor dear old Scott Ili School we'll yell, veil, yell And for our Aim i Mater, we will yell like well We’re goin’ to fight, fight, fight for every yard Circle the ends and hit that line right hard Until the one: ; is :;.. n t! . sod. upon the s,.d Rah! Rah ! Scon ! 00 Patrons PHOTOGRAPHS by the COLONIAL STUDIO North Braddock Volunteer Fire Co. No. 3 Compliments of N. Menzie Dairy Meyer Powers Ice Cream Women’s Club of First Ward, N. Popik’s Funeral Home Smith Brothers Grocery Wagner’s Bowling Parlors Elkins Mortuary Fred Burdell North Braddock Band Club Compliments of Henry Ernst Mr. Peter Cortese Mr. Thomas L. Barnhart Gatti's Pharmacy Bob Hohman Richard's Grille Braddock Typewriter Shop Alton Dress Shoppe Steve’s Cleaner Stankosky’s Market A. Paychik L. Burrelli Bus Line Brancotos Market Book’s Shoe Store Weiss Pharmacy Hare Real Estate Paramount Theater Braddock Paint and Glass Co. Hughes and Truesdale—Hudson Bernard Costello Ken Argali Florist Julia Kweller Bandik's Food Market Mike Girman’s Grille Dulcs Grocery Joseph Ferrieri's Barker Shop Jewell Veroskcy Mr. R. P. Backora Mitchell’s Beauty Salon Angie’s Little Xook Thompson News Stand B. School Maintenance Regis Goodfellow Lucky’s Shoe Service Mr. James Santos ■D Art’s Cleaning Service Radio Electronic Service Mr. Harry Robare John H. McFarland Victor Turba Shoe Repair Johnny’s Shoe Service Jimmy’s Confectionery Hilltop Service Station Nick’s Market Grandview Market Hilltop. Barber Shop Baylcy’s Hardware Anthony Reitz Phillips Cleaners Joe’s Food Market A 1945 Graduate Mr. Ban Cifone Gambino and Lisowski Mr. Frank DePalma Mr. Regis Mar.gan Dom DePalma DcPalma's Grocery George Chesney Joan Gernhardt Harry Hitson Frank Police Jakey’s Meat Market Patsey's Carber Shop Peggy’s Confectionery Mary Lou's' Beauty Salon Ctanks Electric Steve Duris Grocery Dr. E. M. Klein Jones Ave. Market Caesar D'TJrso. the Tailor Sekowski John .Mesksosky ■ Ace Furniture Co. ; Peppy Advertising Co. Pav's Tailors James H. Rose' White Front Fruit Market The Slop Hollander Drug . Ohringer Home Furniture Matta, WLOA 91