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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1954 volume:

t Du Sen ior (Lia56 of Scott JdicjL Schoof l orth (Praddoch Penna. f retents 1954 Du JJlali (and V ddoreivord What is music? Music as stated in the dictionary, is a story put to melody. But Music means much more, it doesn’t happen by chance. It takes effort and practice to interpret music. Graduation is our finished musical composition. We have been the actual notes, brillance of tone, and the sincere warmth that makes good music possible. Since music plays such an important part in the lives of the students, it will not be difficult to compare the music arrangers and our Board of Education, the directors and faculty, or the musical sharps and the seniors of 54. With the necessary guidance received in the musical institution high school, we have completed our composition. It is going to be heard for the first time. Will it be received? The world is our critic and will make the decision. SdL of (Contents 'Wiiiiic rect or 5 Board of Directors P uAic Producer Dr. F. DeWitt Zuerner AAiAtant Producer Dr. Gale R. Kirschner WuAlc drranyers Faculty Si, urpA Seniors WaturaL Juniors Dials Sophomores a uAAroomA ctiuitieA Sports sdutographs vtsic « 2 Norbra Hi to thee we are loyal, And may thy colors ever wave. Over all the bravest and the truest. Thy dear name from dishonor we shall save. CHORUS Oh, Norbra Hi: dear Norbra Hi, Thy name shall ever loved and honored be, Oh, Norbra Hi, dear Norbra Hi, We’ll always give honor to Thee. 2nd i When no more within they walls we linger, Still scenes shall dwell in memory dear. 9 When the cares of life have come to save us, Thoughts of thee then shall fill our hearts with cheer. 3 2 ?c ication GEORGE L. WOMELSDORF Dana's Music College—B.S. New York Cniversity—M.M. Music Director Do you ever stop to think how many hours are spent in planning the Musical Programs of your school? Preparing the hand for its performances during football season and various concerts takes patience and drilling. The orchestra and choir also take time and careful consideration. All this work is done with your interest in mind and the idea of promoting music. That is why, we, the Senior Class of 1954, dedicate this Highlander” to our friend and one of the deserving members of Scott High’s Faculty, Mr. George Womelsdorf. USiC 2)irector4 MR. JOSEPH YURKO MR. STEPHEN PENDRO EMIDIO GUERRIERI Secretary MR. KENNETH LIGHTNER President MR. FRANK FOSTER MR. JOSEPH LESCINSKY MR. WILLIAM C ASSIDY 6 CldLC DR. F. DeWITT ZUERNER Our Superintendent 8 FELLOW STUDENTS: Just before Christmas a good friend of mine needed a reservation on an airplane to go to Memphis. In calling for the reservation the man at the office of the airplane company said that space 5 will be reserved for your friend. You see he had a space to fill. In these days of uncertainty we all have spaces to fill and we should fill them well. About this time a short year ago, the most brutal godless dictator of all times became nothing more than a memory, for he, like all mortal individuals, came to the end of the trail. You see he had a space to fill in life and his all consuming ambition was to become a dictator of all mankind. Hr did not ill his space. Up above Albany, New York, on the plains ol Saratoga there is a monument called, “The Empty Niche.” You can stand there and pay tribute to the heroes of that battle — General Morgan and General Schuyler. Their statues are in the spaces for them in that monument because they did fill their spaces and fill them well. On the other side of the monument there is an empty space which should have been filled by General Benedict Arnold. He sold his birthright for treason’s remorse and the monument will always be known as “ File Empty Niche.” A great doctor by the name of Sir Wilfred Grenfell left a lucrative practice in England and came to the rocky shores of Labrador. There, he operated upon those who needed it; cared for the sic k: taught them farming and how to better earn a living. He did not get paid, for they had no money to give him. He took the curtain of doubt and the shroud of despair from those folks who lived there. He filled his space and filled it well and he is known as one of the greatest men of his generation. Fhe real worth of any man is not how much money he has nor how well he can act but what he really contributes of himself to his fellow men. Several thousand years ago a mother had packed a lunch for a young man who found himself on the mountain side listening to the words of the greatest teacher who ever lived. Fhe crowd become hungry and this young man gave the five barley loaves and the two fishes which was all he had. You know the story — the hunger of the crowd disappeared. Some folks have five talents, some three, and some two talents. If we give all that we have, we are filling our spaces. All the food in the world, if it is kept stored in warehouses will never help starving men. All the talents of an individual if not released might as well be buried with the gold in Fort Knox. They live gloriously, fully and religiously who give what they have, fill their spaces and listen to the stars with an open heart. The Board of Education and the Administration of Scott High School extend to each one of you their best wishes with the hope that you will fill your spaces completely and will, therefore, make a contribution to your fellow men and to your generation. An anonymous poet puts it this way: A friendly smile, and loves embering spark, Hashes into flame and illumines the dark, A whispered “Be Brave” to our fellow men, And they pick up the thread of hope again. For thus, never a deed, nor an act, nor a thought, But that some great importance is fraught, For small things build up a Destiny, And blazon the way to an Eternity. Cordially yours, F. DeWitt Zuerner, Superintendent 9 U5LC Mrs. Anna Gevaudan Miss Mary McNally Mrs. Grace Zoretich 10 Issistant jPmcli ucer a i OR. GALE R- KIRSCHNER Principal m eiiacfe Members of the class of 1954, often you have seen three little words—“Watch Your Step.” You have thought of them, no doubt, only in relation to yourselves. But they are of much greater importance when they are thought of in terms of your relationship with others. Your lives influence others, and you must help your fellowman. Whether you will it or not, you cannot journey without leaving footprints, and others will follow where you go because you have marked the way. The story is told of an old man going along a lone highway. At evening he came to a chasm, vast and deep and wide, through which a sullen tide was flowing. That stream had no fears for him. He crossed it easily, but when he reached the other side he turned and built a rude bridge to span the tide. A fellow pilgrim nearby said, “You are wasting strength in building here. You will never again pass this way. You have crossed the chasm. Why do you build the bridge?” The builder lifted his old gray head and said, “There follows after me today a youth who must pass this way. This chasm that was nothing to me, to that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be. He too, must cross in the twilight dim; so, my friend, 1 am building a bridge for him.” Thus your lives must be. Whether you will it or not they are the beacon lights for others to follow. It is inevitable that your footprints will be left upon the sand of time, and you must be ever mindful of the other feet that will follow in your path. 11 The office girls are a capable body of Commercial students. They devote one period a day to gain experience and knowledge of the office management from the tasks they do. T his will help in attaining a good job for their future years. LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Makaiura. J. Pcrichak, A. Anderson. K. Balkovic. S. May, M. Zorctich. Ik Marlon. J. Sabol. M. Skladany. 12 13 A u6lc Svrrcmcferi MARION I. MARTIN University of Pgh.—A.B. and M.S. Biology ANDREW G. RENSKO Sus(|uehanna I 'nivei'sily—A.B. University of Pgh.—M.Ed. Physics ROBERT M. DUNLAP University of Pgh.—B.S. and I.t.M. Chemistry JOSEPH B. KLISKEV Indiana State Teachers College—B.S. University of Pgh.—Lilt.M. United States History JOHN N. REED Penn State College—A.B. Vocational History Economics MICHAEL J. ORISS University of Pgh.—A.B. and M.Ed. Problems of Democracy PHILIP F. ROV Duquesne University—B.Ed. University of Pgh.—M.Ed. World History WM. J. RODGERS Duquesne University—B.E. Mathematics ELLA MAE RINARD Slippery Rock State Teachers College—B.S. Algebra ilMC A rran Ha cull t FRANK SCHAEK University of Pgh.—B.S. and M.F.d. General Mathematics MARY KARNS CORCORAN University of Pgh.—A.B. and M.A. Latin and Librarian RUTH A. GARDILl. University of Pgh.—M.A. French-Spanish HELEN K. MILLER University of Pgh.—A.B. and M.F.d. English MILLICENT L. NEVIN Westminster—A.B. Universitv of Pgh.—Litt.M. English PATRICK J. HAMILL University of Pgh.—A.B. Duquesne University—M.F.d. English NICHOLAS STEFKO University of Pgh.—A.B. English GEORGE L. WOMELSDORF Danas Music College—B.S. New York University—M.M. Music Director LOUIS J. DEBROZZE Duquesne Dniversiu B.S.. M s. Music Teacher GLADYS PORTER CLAY I niversiiv of Pgh.—A.B. Stenography—Commercial GEORGE J. Rl SKA l)ii(|tiesne I’niversity—B.S. in Ec. and M.Ed. I 'ping—Commercial Guidance Director LILLIAN FRENDZEL I’niversity of Pgh.—A.B. Bookkeeping—Commercial MARY A. FERRIERI HUGHES Cniversit' of Pgh.'—B.S. Shorthand—Commercial VILMA BALOGH Indiana State leathers College— B.S. in Home Economics MARY M. HOLLY Cniversity of Pgh.—B.S. Pins. Ed. Health ERNEST W. SHUNTILL CniversilN of Pgh. B.S. and M.Ed. Supervisor of Phys. Ed. DR. El GENE JONES School Doctor l)R. II. E. GILKEY School Dentist USiC DR. H. TONGUE School Dentist CHARLES N. GEISLER hid. Ed. (larn e I eth B.s. Voc. Ed. Penn Slate—M. S. Direcior of Voc. Ed. In Memoriam Died August 12. 1953 ELSIE SPRI TE School Nurse EARLE POWELL University of Pgh. Shop KATE AIELLO Attendance Oflicci HENRY ERNST Supt. of Maintenance BLANCHE SCHLERETH t tendance Officer In Memoriam MRS 19 Died I Ills It. r ETHEL BENNETT Attendance Oflicer AGNES LAUGHREY Attendance Officer CL, Witt Lois Haugh doesn’t leave anything, she’s taking it all with her. Esther Bolton leaves her gym shoes to Lila Mae Dcrvin. John Dnch leaves his seat on Barb Fecik's porch to anyone lucky enough to get it. Dolores Ford leaves her favorite teacher, Mr. Stelko, to anybody who can keep on the good side of him all the time. Polly Ann Myers leaves her seat in Room 13 to Jimmy Yurek. Russell McConville leaves his nickname Peaches” to the one and only Joe Barbusio. Maggie Matechen leaves her skating ability to anyone who is willing to try it. Donald Grigg leaves his typing ability to Charles McKeag. Bernard McLaughlin leaves his standing spot in M.A. Million’s to anyone lucky enough to get it. Clayton Weir leaves all his brains and experiments to August Miller. Lucille Judice leaves her position as head majorette to Veronica Meshanko. Barbara Marton leaves her sister, Betty, her office practice notes. Marlene Mudrick leaves her job as year book editor to Shirley Makatura. Good luck, Shirley. Joseph Lescinsky leaves his basketball ability to that sensational Junior “Jump Shot” Seibert. William Hanna leaves his seat in chemistry to Jim Donovan. Nancy Clawson leaves the deposit of all her empty pop bottles in Room 3 to Dorothy Stani-car. Rose Riz o leaves her Italian boy haircut to Bob Pepe. Gerald Odstrchel leaves his table at Pizza Park to Bob Pepe. Olive Harmening is leaving (but not forgetting one thing) SCOTT HIC.H SCHOOL. Francis Rock leaves his ability to play hooky and not get caught to Jabby Burke. Donald Galbraith leaves Joe Barbusio a quart of milk to feed the kids. Paul Nichol leaves his white band shoes and his bottle of olive oil to Earl Sargent. Loretta Baran leaves her soft lips and sapphire eyes to Jimmy Yurek. Audrey Nedel leaves her teasing way to Anna Mae Stephenson. Ken Riling leaves the back end of his Pontiac to anyone who can catch it. Patricia Ann Sage leaves her apple eating in Mr. Schaer’s room to anyone who can get away with it. 18 CL, Witt Philip Walsh leaves his si e 15 shoes to anyone who can follow in his footsteps. |ames Weir leaves his boots to [Bob Hait.] Fred Schweinberg leaves his job on the Yearbook to anyone willing to work hard. Shirley May leaves her position as head cheerleader to Georgie Booker. Thomas Guerrieri leaves his snuff to Phil Egnatz. Leola Glaze leaves her ability in P.O.D. to Lila Dervin. Matthew Shields leaves anything to anyone who will take something that no one else wants. Jack George leaves his knack of getting away with murder in band to George McNulty. Franny Barbusio leaves her petite figure to Lois Odstrchel. John Corbel leaves his blue Ford to anyone who is crazy enough to take it. Mary Louise Winwood leaves her bookkeeping notes to Lee Berthold. Audrey Novak and Janet Nolder are just plain leaving. Karlene Morgan leaves her slave bracelet to Joyce Wargo. The only kind she doesn’t have. Joanna Valko leaves her wavy hair to her brother Jackie. Perry Locke leaves his reclining seat in his car to anyone who feels comfortable riding in it. Joseph Yackovich leaves Irene Kocsuta to Johnny Micholov. Loretta Bass leaves her slim lines to Nellie Smith. Ray Bumba leaves his flashbulbs to Billy Stoner. Eugene Penrod leaves his curly hair to Johnny Reed. Bernard Sivak leaves his seat in Pop's room to any Junior smart enough to keep it. Albert Colbert leaves his horn in band to George Long and Douglas. George Stevenson leaves his favorite smoking spot to Billy Johns, if he ever hits Scott Hi. Leonard Kvorjak leaves his cigarette butts to Dumbo. Bernard Rutter leaves his basketball playing ability to Richard Kohan. Lois Laird leaves her Irish laughter to her Uncle Jim Preisach. Nancy Wagner isn’t leaving anything; she is taking Teddy with her. Theodore West in will leave his slide rule to anyone who can work it. Joe Brown leaves his ability to get caught skip ping classes to Vinny D’Angelo. Joan Pavur leaves her hair to Bob Pauley. 19 Helen Miller leaves her natural red hair to Dorothy Lee. John O’Malley leaves his hair to John Reed so that he will have some to pull in future years. Willis Krohe leaves his slide rule to any one who wants it. Juanita Perichak leaves her job to Marie Krus .ka and her ability to keep quiet. Nelson G. Moore leaves his Geometry book to Leonard Brezarich. Joan Crocker leaves her ability to get along with people to Donna Jean Kupchak. Luella Hunter leaves her jump steps to any girl who has nerve enough to do them. Kathryn Balkovic leaves her place on the honor roll to her brother, Matt. Cecelia Hamlin leaves her book reports to Beulah Mason. Mary Ivison leaves her neatness to Barbara Ebbitt. Lester Smith leaves his brains to Ralph “Sheba” Hodoba if he can find them. James Kreiger leaves his seat in Trig Class to Bill Spevak. Frances Nedel leaves her love for health class to Martha Clifton. Paul Kiesel leaves Mary Ann. Jennie Sabol leaves her job as receptionist to Mary Ann Reclnak. Pauline Sedlak leaves her twirling ability to liene Kocsuta. Harriet Hurst leaves her long blond hair to Shirley Makatura. Thelma Mason leaves her walking to school to Beulah Mason. George McClure leaves his cork grease to Doc Lanowitz. Paul Rudman leaves his heavy weight to Frank Kurimski, he might need it. Arlene Pletz leaves her quiet way to Jean Morris. Margaret Zoretich leaves her office job to Lorraine Zoretich. Alyce Kelly is leaving Scott and Larry Andrews with it. Addie Mae Thomas leaves her way with boys to any eligible Junior. Anna Marie Zavetsky leaves her shapely figure to Frank Kurimski. Phyllis Sockwell leaves her ability to wash away her trig problems to anyone who thinks they are good enough to do it. 20 Robert Hreha leaves his false tooth to George Burdell. Norma Jean Elliott leaves her knack to play hooky to any on-coming senior who can get away with it. 21 s« OH Jn t % reams RAYMOND ARANOS Squeek Scientific They call him Squeek We don’t know why For in (he halls He’ll always say hi. KATHRYN BALKOVIC Kathy Commercial Here’s a girl Who’s quite sincere She’s looking for an Art Career. Office Girl, Co Art Editor of Newspaper and Yearbook. Christmas Play, Senior Play, Senior Banquet Committee. FRANCES BARBUSIO Fran Home Economics In (he football stands She’s on the beam Yelling (he cheers For our Football team. ROBERT BASS Sam Academic Here’s a guy Who’s always happy His favorite class Is a study with Pappy. BETTY BOLTON Ifet Home Economics We never know When she’s around Because she hardly Makes a sound. RICHARD Rich Our boy Rich Is quite a lad Always happy Never sad. ARCHER Vocational LORETTA BARAN 1m Commercial Loretta likes One certain lx y Of course it’s Nfingo Her pride and joy. Majorette. Chorus. Junior Play. Junior Historians. Student Council. LORETTA BASS Retz Academic Loretta is a majorette Who marches head up high Here’s a girl that really rates And there’s no question why. Majorette. Chorus. Yearbook Staff. Senior Play. Junior Historians, French Club. DONALD BLANNON Duck Academic Our friend Duck Surely will go In his car Or on radio. ESTHER BOLTON Es Academic She is quiet But we all know With her nice personality Far she’ll go. 22 NORMAN BOZICk Monk Academic Here’s a boy We call him Nick At playing cards He knows every trick. JOSEPH BROWN Joe General With big blue eyes And light brown hair Our boy Joe Has never a care. ALEXANDER CASTRO Spun General Our Im Spun Rates first prize With a flashy smile And those soft dark eyes. NANCY CLAWSON Nan Commercial In the classroom Neat and snappy Her smile will show She's always happy. Yearbook Staff. Senior Play. MERILEE COLBERT Lee Scientific Lee was a cheerleader She was our friend As a high school student She followed the trend. Cheerleader, Christmas Play. Senior Play. MARGARET BREZARICH Marge Commercial Sweet and shy Full of fun Likes to loaf With everyone. RAYMOND RUMBA Ray Academic Digging graves for Young and old Dig on Ray You might strike gold. Yearbook Staff. Newspaper Staff. ROBERT CINCIRIPINI Bou General Robert is just A quiet boy But on to sea He’ll go Ship Ahoy. ALBERT COLBERT AI bo General Dark and handsome Full of cheer Never a dull hour When he is near. Band. Chorus, Junior Play. JOAN (ROCKER Joanie Academic I hough she’s billed As quiet in class Out on the field She’s a marching lass. Majorette. Choir, Yearbook Staff. 23 3i W. W„t -Jaain DONALD CROSBY Cotton Vocational Donnie is A real good Joe Lots of fun And nice to know. JOHN DUCH John Academic II is walk may be slow But his brain is not Ask him a question He’ll tell you a lot. FRANK FERRAIUOLO Frank General Frank’s a boy Not very tall But we are sure He’s liked by all. RONALD FRENCHO Ronnie Scientific His smile is seen Far and wide The girls are always By his side. Student Council. DONALD GALBRAITH Gal Vocational Another Voc Wc hope to see As an electrician His future will be. Baseball. RICHARD I)E FAZIO Rich Academic From Forest Hills He found his way To Scott High School He came each day. Football. NORMA ELLIOTT Norm Home Economics Norm is small And has her style Always ready With an eager smile. DOLORES FORD Dee General She is small And she is sweet When it comes to fun She can't be beat. Yeaibook Staff. RCDOLPH FRICOVSKY Rudy General As a senior He played it cool None of the teachers He could fool. JENNIE GALLAGHER Jen Home Economics On her skates Jennie is keen At the rink She is always seen. 24 S tay Sweet LINDA GILES l.inda With her jokes Blight and cheery Full of spark Never dreary. Choir, N ewspa per Staff Council. WILLIAM GLENN Pete Academic In the class We call him Pete At catching passes None can compete. Student Council, Football. DONALD GRIGG Don Academic Here’s a boy We’re glad to sav Has given us many A happy day. JAC K GEORGE Jack Academic Scott High’s Chauffeur That’s our Jack He’ll take you there And bring you back. Band. Orchestra. Choir. Yearbook. Christmas Play. Senior Play. LEOLA GLAZE Lee Commercial Lcola is cheerful And very sweet Knowing her has Been quite a treat. JOHN CORBEL Yunko Scientific With his cars Different each day Never he bars The right-of-way. THOMAS GLERRIERI Mingo Academic Mingo l cttcr Known as Moose As our Captain He held the truce. Football. WILLIAM HANNA Hotrod Academic Bill's real nice And easy going Here's a friend We’re proud of knowing. 25 OLIVE HARM EM NO Boots Commercial Olive's rule And on the Beam One of the cheerleaders For our High School Team. Choir, Yearbook Staff, Cheerleader, Junior Play. LOIS HA UGH Lois General Lois is quiet And a little shy This kind of girl We know will get by. CECELIA HOLUB Chee Chee Academic Gay and friendly That's Chee Chee A friend of ours She’ll always be. Yearbook Staff. Band. Choir. LUELLA HUNTER Lou Commercial Lou goes steady With her Jim As a majorette She kept in trim. Majorette, Orchestra. Librarian, Senior Banquet Committee. Yearbook Staff. Junior Play. Junior Historian. ANDREW IMPAVIDO Andy General We never hear a word From Andy Blit we just think He’s super dandy. TIMOTHY HARTZFELD Tim Academic Few words we may Have heard from him But we’ll always remember Our goodlooking Tim. EVERETT HERD Wy Our boy Ev Is really a kicker Those extra points Are racked up quicker. Football. Student Council. General ROBERT HREHA Flush Academic He took Spanish and French In Room 2 We get the catch How about you? Student Council. Football. French Club. Junior Play. Senior Play. Spanish Club. HARRIET HURST Haisy General Hatsy is cute And her blond hair attractive In making you laugh This kid is active. Yearbook Stall MARY IVISON Xatalie Home Economics Full of fun Full of pep Mary’s a girl That’s really hep. 26 S)oine LUCILLE JUDICE Im Commercial She is superb When leading our band Immediate reaction When she is on hand. Student Council. Head Majorette, Prom Committee. Senior Play. Senior Banquet Committee, Year 1 mh k Staff. Newspaper Stall. Junioi Play. Junior Historians, Office Girl. DOROTHY KAMENIC Dot Commercial Here is Dot With a big wide grin She’s never seen Without her twin. Yearbook Staff. ALYCE KELLY Kelly Home Economics Petite, neat And rather sweet As a friend She can’t be beat. I ELAINE KONCSOL Red Academic Newspaper dipping Twirling baton Keeps her stepping From early dawn. Majorette. F.ditor of Newspaper. Yearbook Staff. Christmas Play. French Club. Senior Play. FRANCIS KOZAK Frank General A car designer Is our Frank When it comes to driving He’s up in rank. WAYNE KACHMAN Kachy Scientific Reserved and quiet Never in trouble Wayne is a boy Without a double. DOLORES KAMENIC Doll Commercial Doll is a girl We liked from the start We still can’t tell Her and her twin apart. Yearbook Staff. PAUL klESEL Keis Academic A Scott High Stepper Is for Paul He always answers The teachers’ call. Yearbook Staff. Newspaper Staff. Christmas Play, Senior Play. Junior Play. PATRICIA KONCSOL Pat Academic Light blond hair Personality too When help is needed She'll come through. Band. Newspaper Staff. Yearbook Co Art Editor. JAMES KREIGER Jim Academic Here’s a boy Who’s quiet indeed But he really is Our friend in need. Football. Baseball. 27 LSS WILLIS KRONE Will Academic Willy’s shy In a certain way Ready for fun Almost any day. ROBERT LAC KO flob Scientific Our !x y Bobby Was on the beam When scoring the points For our basketball team. Basketball. Baseball. Prom Committee. CON STANCE LEITH Connie Academic Cheerleader, Student Council. Prom Committee. Choir. Withdrawn PERRY LOCKE Sir Percy Academic Quite the dashing Wonder boy Never sad But full of joy. MAG DA LINE MATECHEN Maggie Commercial As our Co Art Editor 'Ehis gal is rating She also gets comments On her skating. Yearbook Co Art Editor, junior Play. LEONARD RYORJAk Augie Academic A certain Sophomore With Leonard is seen And He will consider her Always his queen. LOIS LAIRD llunny Commercial She livens our classes At school each day And all her cheers Are lively and gay. Cheerleader, Choir, Junior Play. Orchestra. Librarian. Senior Play. Junior Historians. JOSEPH LESCINSKY Joe Scientific Here’s a boy We thought was quiet We found out later He was quite a riot. Band. Choir, Junior Play. THELMA MASON Thelm Home Economics Thelma has A quiet way But she’s our friend We’re glad to say. DOROTHY MAY Shirley Commercial Our best friend Our head cheerleader It's for sure that No one can beat her. Yearbook Staff. Head Cheerleader, Senior Play. Choir, Junior Play. Office Girl. 28 Cjracluation HERBERT McCLAIN Hutch Vocational Another Voc Whom we admire To greater things He will aspire. BARBARA MARTON Halts Commercial A real cute chick With dimples rare You’re sure to know her Anywhere. Office Girl, Senior Play. RUSSELL McCONVILLE Peaches Vocational Russell was full of vigor And pep When on the field He sure was hep. Senior Banquet Committee. Fool-hall. ROBERT McMASTER Bob Vocational You never hear Very much from Boh But lie’s always ready And on the job. HELEN MILLER Rocky Commercial From far you sec her Flaming red hair She’s always laughing Has never a care. Rejre REGIS MARSHALL General Not very tall In fact rather short But we all know He’s a darn good sport. GEORGE McCLURE Moo Scientific On the clarinet George can play We hope to see him On top some day. Band. Choir. Orchestra. Christmas Play, Junior Play. BERNARD McLAUGHLIN Harney Academic In basketball games He did excel In future years We wish him well. Basketball. Baseball. Football Manager. Prom Committee. Junior Play. BERNARD McNALLY Bernie Scientific Driving his big car Every day His friends and he Are on their way. Band. Orchestra. JAMES MITCHELL Mitch Acadetftic As a student Mitch is clever And our friend He’ll be forever. Football, Senior Play. Christmas Play. Student Council. 29 NELSON MOORE Nels Academic Where, Oh, where Would our hand l c Without this Man of melody. Band. Junior Play, Orchestra. MARLENE MUDRICK Mud Academic Brains, personality. And wonderful voice That’s the reason She’s Scott High’s first choice. Choir, Orchestra. Student Council. Newspaper Staff. Yearbook Editor, Spanish Club. French Club. Junior Play. Junior Historians. Christinas Play, Valedictorian. AUDREY NEDEL Aud Academic Audrey was really One swell gal To everyone She was a true pal. Band, Orchestra. French Club. Newspaper Staff. PAUL NIC HOL Nick Scientific Serious minded Full of laughter He’ll be our friend Forever after. Band. Choir, Yearbook Staff, Christmas Play. Senior Play. Junior Play. AUDREY NOVAK Sally Home Economics Full of vigor Is our Sal Proud to know She’s a Scott High Gal. KARLENE MORGAN Ear General When looking for food The cookbook’s the source But look for a friend That’s Karlcne of course. Choir. Junior Play. Yearlxxik Staff. POLLY ANN MYERS Poll Home Economics Stately and small Is our Poll She's a chick Liked by all. FRANCESNEDEL Erannie Academic This girl is Exceedingly canny But of course She’s just our Frannie. JANET NOLDER Jan Academic Her warming smile Is always shown That’s the reason Jan’s never alone. GERALD ODSTRCHEL Jerry Scientific Jerry is a jolly lad Who’s very nice to meet But every time the food's around Jerry’s there to eat. Basketball Manager, Junior Play, Newspaper Staff. Yearbook Staff, Senior Play. Christmas Play. 30 o me Okat Old JOHN O’MALLEY Red Academic Here’s a boy We (bought was shy Hut as president He did rate high. Football, Basketball, Baseball. Student Council, French Club. Spanish Club, Community President. Junior Play, Christmas Play. Senior Play. JOAN PAVUR Jo Commercial Her pretty brown hair Is her delight At St. Barnabas she’s seen Fach Wednesday night. Junior Play. Senior Play, Chorus, Yearbook Stair. Junior Historians. EUGENE PENROD Pinhead Scientific Eugene is always Ready for fun When you need a friend He's really the one. RICHARD PHILLIPS Dick Scientific At the dances He’s a crazy Kat And he’s well liked We’re sure of that Football. Basketball. JOSEPH POLESNAk Revo General Always clowning Full of fun When He’s around We get no work done. VINCENT PAUL Pinto Vocational Pinto always Played on the grid And we all think He’s a real swell kid. LAWRENCE PEKAR Peck Academic Although our Peck Is quiet and shy He’s rated by us As a very swell guy. Football. Basketball. Baseball. JUANITA PERICHAR Juan Commercial Here’s a girl Who’s full of pep Zestful and thoughtful She’s right in step. Newspaper Staff. Yearbook Staff. Library. Office Girl, Senior Play, Senior Banc|uel Committee. ARLENE PLETZ Arlene Academic To our Arlene We have one thing to say We know she’ll get by In everyway. Chorus. RAYMOND REID J Ray Academic Kay is (piiet It's not hard to tell But when out of school He can really yell. 31 KENNETH RILING Fats Vocational A voc wilh lots of Talent and skill He’ll get what he wants We know he will. FRANCIS ROCK Punch ie General He’s never down Or never depressed His personality Is well expressed. BERNARD RUTTER Itunzi Academic Out lx y Bcrnie Is rather tall He has the height For basket ha 11. Basketball. PATRIC IA SAGE Pat Home Economics Here’s a gill Who’s liked by all When it conics to fun She’s on the ball. Yearbook Staff. CLYDE SCHOCKLING Shock Academic Shock has blond hair And big blue eyes lo some lucky girl He’ll really be a prize. ROSEMARIE RIZZO Rose Home Economics At the game She let off steam Unfortunately She never made the team. PAUL RUDMAN Muck Vocational Never seems To have a care Has lots of fun ) list anywhere. JENNIE SABOL Jen Commercial Always working Never quits Her A” report card Shows she lias wits. Library. Office. Yearbook Staff. Newspaper Staff. REGIS SCANLON Rege General Here’s a Im� v We wouldn’t trade Memories of Rege Will never fade. FRED SCHWEINBERG Fred General Need a favor He’s always ready lie’s quite a lad Our boy Freddie. Yearbook Staff. 32 u yourj PAULINE SEDLAK Toot it Scientific In I he classroom She’s eule and neat As a majorette Site can’t be beat. Yearbook Staff, Librarian. Majorette. MATTHEW SHIELDS Matt General He’s changed from Voc For reasons no one knows It matters not to Matt It’s fun where ere he goes. LESTER SMITH Snuffy Vocational Working hard Working late Making a tasty Isaly’s plate. GEORGE STEVENSON Adolia General Quiet and nice And sort of small This Ijoy’s really On the ball. RAYMOND SULLIVAN Hay Academic Ray is a guy With a lot of wit Teachers and pupils Declare he’s a hit. GEORGE SEMAN George Academic What would we do If George kept quiet We wouldn’t know Unless lie tried it. BERNARD SIVAK Remit General Bcrnic is certain To succeed Keen and alert Someday he'll lead. PHYLLIS SOCKWELL Phil Scientific Phyllis is always At her books Her high grades Equal her looks. French Club. DANIEL SULLIVAN Cubby General Danny has An Irish smile Knowing him Has been worthwhile. Joe JOSEPH TARSALA Academic. Really swell And nice to know And why not? He’s our Joe. 33 Old Ok view A 1)1)IE MAE THOMAS Shrewd Home Economics Here’s a girl 'I ops in personality Always eager And full of vitality. JEAN TURBA Jose Commercial Jean is short And full of fun Always happy When her work is done. Librarian. DALE URBAN Urb Academic Look in the stars And you will see Dale will succeed In whatever he may he. ROBERT VOLOVIC Hob Academic He plays the squeeze Ih x I.ike a pro With flashy shirts He can really go. Prom Committee, Junior Play. PHILIP WALSH Phil Academic Always friendly Always gay Never has Too didl a day. GEORGE TOM ASIC Sabu Academic In study class He was never quiet Always busy Starting a riot. ALICE UNDERWOOD Alice Home Economics Withdrawn. JOANNA VALKO Jo Academic Joan is there To help you through Need a friend She’ll always do. French Club, Yearbook Staff. Christmas Play. Junior Play, Senior Play. NANCY WAGNER Shorty Home Economics Little Shorty’s Quite a lass Her giggles liven Every class. Junior Play, Christmas Play. Senior Play, Yearbook Staff. JAMES WEIR Jim Academic With his dimples With his smile He’ll be remembered For quite a while. 34 THEODORE WESTIN Vli ft Scientific At the saxophone He is grand Maybe someday lie'll lead a band. Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Junior Play. Senior Play. DONALD WIER Don Genera! A tall dashing guy He never stops As a wit Our Don is tops. JAMES WIN WOOD Windy Academic Our boy Windy Is a talkative lad And never a greater Friend cotdd be had. ANNA MARIE ZAVETSKY Dolly Commercial Anna is friendly She is gay We hope her success In every way. Choir. Yearbook Staff. Junior Play. CLAYTON WIER A! Vocational Very silent Is our boy ('.lay But he’s still our friend In a very big way. MARY LOUISE WIN WOOD Mary I.ou Commercial Mary Lou Is always neat In her bowling She’s hard to beat. JOSEPH YACKOVICH Bob Academic Guitar player He’s at the top French saycr He's the cream of the crop. Newspaper Staff. Junior Play. MARGARET ZORETICH Funky Commercial Punky in class Does her work well And we all think She is swell. Office Girl, Yearbook Staff. Junior Play. Senior Play. Newspaper Staff. Junior Historians. MUSIC DICTIONARY Adorable — Shirley May Brainy— Marlene Mudrick Carefree — Sally Novak Devine— Richard Phillips Effort — Barbara Marion Friendly— Kathryn Balkovic Generous— Fred Schweinbcrg Humorous — Lois Laird Intelligent — Jennie Sabol Jolly — Gerald Odstrchel Kind — Juanita Perichak Lovable — John O’Malley Masculine— I hornas Gucrrieri Noisev — George Scman Opulent — Karlene Morgan Polite— Ronny Frencho Quiet — Margaret Brezarich Reserved — Robert Volovic Sensible — Joan Crocker Tactful — Loretta Bass Useful — Jack George Vivacious — Joan Pavur Waggish — Linda Giles Neel lent — Rolrcrt I.acko Youthful — Dan Sullivan Zestful Merilee Coll ert 35 We see Hatsy Hurst still a pet in typing class. We wonder why? We still see Jack George chasing a certain skirt in his red Chevy. We see Dolores Kamenic still occupying space in Eat 'N Park. We see Dr. Mitchell giving Walter Winchell competition. We see Nan Clawson and Dorothy Kamenic still trying to bluff their way through bookkeeping class. We see Red O'Malley trying to teach English in Brooklyn. We see Pat Sage still trying to borrow gum in P.O.D. We see Joan Pavur opening a dancing studio in Rankin. We sec Boots Harmening still waiting for a soldier from Fort Eustis, Virginia. We see Anna Zavetsky demonstrating Silver Curl for Toni. We see Marlene Mudrick as a future Theresa We see Elaine Koncsol as a future Dr. Crane. Brewer. We see Freddy Schweinberg trying to look like We see Pauline Sedlak coming back next year to average the sophomore and junior grades. Gary Moore. We see Regis Scanlon naming his first girl Peggy. We see Dale Urban running taxi service for the girls from the yearbook staff. We see Janet Gallo still dancing her way through life. We see Jean Turba still trying to put her lipstick on straight. We still see Bobby Hreha without his front tooth. We see Punky Zoretich still selling potato chips at the game. We see Norman Bozik as a professional card player. We see Nancy Wagner still using that three diversion laugh. We see Joanna Valko as an angel in disguise. We see Robert Cinciripini as a future admiral in the Navy . . . What Navy? We see Arlene Pletz sailing out to sea. Ship ahoy! We just see Nelson Moore. We can’t help it. We see l.eola Glaze writing a hook on How to Tackle a Football Hero.” We see Jerry Odstrchel as a French chef. What happened to the profits? We'd like to see Lee Colbert's first meal after four years of dietary work! Poor Richard! We see Joan Crocker as the future owner of |aison’s. We see Lu, La, and I.o as the famous trio. We see Pat Koncsol and Barney McLaughlin as the authors of the magazine Arguing is Fool- We see Larry Pekar still running from the girls. ish.” We see Eugene Penrod still haunting the halls of Scott High with his cow calls. We still see Shirley May confusing the hoys. We see Rudy Fricovsky going through lile seeing double. We see Frances Barbusio looking up in life. We wonder why? We see Clyde Schockling as the Great Lover.” We see Robert Volovic as a famous accordian star. We see Francis Rock leaving but wishing he could take a certain sophomore with him. We see Loretta Bass a success as a therapist. We’d hate to see Ray Bumba take one wrong step in life. We see [ennie Sabol as a stenographer taking 'ove letters in shorthand. We see Alex Castro still chasing Dolly. Watch out she might catch you. We see Juanita Pcrichak training to sit on the boss’s knee. We see Phil Walsh coming back to teach Mechanical Drawing. We see Bernard McNally as a future car wrecker. We see Mingo raising a football team. We sec Richard Phillips as a reformer and educator. We see Sally Novak coming back to make out with next year’s sophomores. We see Bernard McLaughlin trying for the Mr. America Title. We see Everett Herd following the footsteps of his brother, the cop. We see Frank Kozak still liking the little things in life. We see Phyllis Sockwell as a commentator. Look to Phyllis for up to the minute report on the news. We see Strike Glenn still batting a thousand with Tootie. We see Kathy Balkovic as the future Kathy Burns. Good luck, Kathy. We see George McClure awakening with the sound of the last bell. t We can’t ever see Linda Giles forgetting her jokes. We see Joe Yackovich and his hill toppers substituting for Slim Bryant. )K STAFF w c s ie o s 40 junior (J We, the boys and the girls of the Junior ( lass of 1954, would like to express our thanks to the Seniors for all the help they have given us during the past year and to wish them success in everything they do. When we first entered Scott High School as Sophomores in September of 1952, there were certain responsibilities given to us. As Juniors, we have tried our best to accomplish these tasks. We hope the on-coming Junior Class will have as much success in their school work and other activities as we did during the past year. Thanks to the competent help and guidance of our teachers we have met our responsibilities set before us as Sophomores. ROOM 12 — MR. SCHAER TOP ROW: R. Pollack. J. Sari, F. Kurimski. R. Scanlon. J. Ellis. I). Lucas. L. Miller. CENTER ROW: J. Michalov, J. Donovan, B. Ebbitt. O. Jordan. ( . McDonnell. I.. Bendinclli. P. Ptilit, R. Hacharian, I). Buchanan, D. Chismar. BO I 1'OM ROM: J. Guerrieri, E. Burket, M. Roderus, V. Celigoi, F. Phil pot, I. kocsuin. A. McGovern, J. Schestack. 1). Kupchak. 41 PHYSICS — MR. KENSKO l'OP ROW: C. Masters. J. Tatka. J. Slick. L. Kobulinsky. J. Tarsala. R. Turzak. k. Wagner. CEN I l-.R ROW: . Harbarka. A. Carr, J. Nee, W. Stoner. S. Windish. L. .oretich. 1). Ball. J. Mehalko, P. Jackowski, J. Min, A. Mattis. BOTTOM ROW: F. Wasko, M. Mascia, I), entner, 1). Wos, E. Kazanccky. A. Dropp, J. Stephenson. 1). Winters, J. Stephenson. M. Davis. ROOM 8 — MRS. HUGHES TOP ROW: R. Iloina. Y. Margo. J. Simpson, D. Barnes. H. Iotzke. V. Spevak. J. Vance. ( . Milligan. CEN'I’ER ROM': K. McMullen. McKeag. Cawley. S. Makatura. M . Pryscnk. M. Brown. L. Andrews, W. Good, J. McClafferty, J. I'laky. BOTTOM ROW: ). Margo, V. Impavido, R. Thompson, V. Meshanko, J. Giron, M. Clifton, C. Alger, C. Pel ., A. Krohe. 42 ROOM 13 — MISS NEVIN TO I ROW: C. Lanowitz. H. Seibert. E. Stanai, J. Ebbiit. I). Mramor, L. Tomasic. J. Koivas. R. I honias. I). Blyslonc. R. Harrington. J. Shields. R. Scbarincr. CENTER ROW: R. Halahan. J. Gavigan. . Vichinsky. L. Pegues. M. kranik. J. Johnsion, C. Ncyhart. C. Michaels. I . Evanccky. M. Eotin. A. Palaszynski. E. Marcej. BOTTOM ROW: M. Rednak, B. Marion. B. Nicholas. L. Jcssee, I. Schano. B. Oskin. F. Stefan, ski. |. Downing, B. Moore. COMMERCIAL ROOM — MISS FRENDZEL I OP ROW: I). Peiras. R. Hodoba. R. Parlak. R. King. E. Kweller. P. Michlovic. CENTER ROW: J. Dinofrio. R. Hurst. C. Matthews. A. Evonich, D. Lee. A. Anderson. M. Gevaudan. E. Janiga. C. Malloy. BOTTOM ROW: N. Smith. I). Stanicar. 1). Seliga. M. Safran. M. Andraso. L. Slaso, M. Skladany. V.. Bosser, M. Jaykus. F. Drummond. 43 oph tom ore Miitorif Now we are Sophomores and Junior High School is just a tiling of the past. We are looking forward to our high school days at Scott. These three years and the years following are going to be the happiest and most remembered years of our lives. Entering Scott for the first time as students, we discover it to he a large and complicated school. Finally we find the different rooms in which we will have our classes. We then settle down to our studies. Besides our studies this sophomore year has been filled with many types of recreation. These include the school dances, hay-rides, basketball and football games, and many other activities. We are just experiencing our first year at Scott, and are looking forward to the next two years which will be spent here. 45 ROOM 9 — MR. HAMILL I OP ROW: s. Parlak.J. Preslia. M. Balkovic. I. Preslia. I.. Neilson. A. Lcscinsky. CENTER ROW: J. Westovcr. K. Belcchak. R. Kaclik. P. Egnatz. J. Wargo. B. Volcheck, K. Galbraith. G. Lazzo. BO I IOM ROW : K. Kohutc. K. Kubec. J. Kravcs. S. Miklus. F. Koncsol, M. Krus ka. J. Calabria. I.. Jones, I. Pascnz i. I). Marraiio. M. Sandiclgc. BSENT: C . VVicland. POP ROW: J. Clemenic, J. Harbadin. J. Nagy. I.. Dempsey, W. Tuthill, (i. Baughman. N. Germ. L. Gevaudan. CEN'I’KR ROW': }. Rollnauff, P. Rousseau. M. Koch is, R. Hall. R. McEwen. J. Fisher, L. Brezarich. J. Valko. J. Robare. BO I l ()W ROW : I). Phillips, B. Nachylowski. C. ( lanagan. J. Bla ina. I.. Odsirchel. M. Reffner. C. Montalbano, C. Chop. R. Palermo, L. W ilson. 46 TOP ROW: (.. Derr. R. Gillispie. R. Taylor, N. Bakalon. 1). Kettering. B. Kaefer, N. Carney, R. Kitchen. H. Buterbatigh. (� . Kelly. CENTER ROW: E. I.ee. R. Torbich. 1). I homas. J. Dillon. I.. Powers. A. DePalma. J. Yurko. R. Ko lowski. R. Gallagher, J. Hyland. R. Ferko. BOTTOM ROW: C. Sacchinelli, G. Kimbrough. . Duch, J. Sekerchak. N. Evonich. B. Fecik. R. Enyeart, V. Gall. P. Stough. B. Ha uka. J. Gibson, B. Mason. BIOLOGY LAB — MISS MARTIN I OP ROW: C. Yenturella, G. Keffer. R. Koncsol, R. Skrak. M. Balkovic, G. McNulty. R. Kohan. W. Ruzanic. R. Milanovich. CEN PER ROW: 1). Pruchnitzky. D. Oravetz. 1). Bache. 1). Pulit, M. Jackowski. . Stephenson, A. Kovac. B. Pepc. }. McCann. 1). Me Andrews. BOTTOM ROW. B. Ribcrich. 1). Pulis. E. Ready. A. Tierney, I). Stapinski. M. Richardson. P. Roscoe. P. Johnstonbaugh, M. Hood. ABSENT: V. D’Angelo. E. Plough. t -17 ROOM i — MR. ROY TOP ROW: F. Kostyak. S. Smith, J. Preisach. R. Stoll, C. D’t'rso, P. Nowlin. F. Morse, T. Goudelock, K. Root .. ( KN I I R ROW : B. Scalise. F. Oskin. J. Burke. I.. kuzmic. . Apeluuist. L. Dervin. K. Colbert. R. Reese. . Miller, C. Pollack. BOTTOM ROW: M. Rogel, V Miscin, V Ru anic. G. Bernard. E. Michalak, G. Milko, L. Bei l hold. J. Morris, I . Masters. ROOM 14 — MR. RODGERS I OP RO V: H. Colbert, R. Spencer. I Ragan. S. Scholl , R. Robare, J. Bache. I). Hook. R. Pulii. J. Barbusio, 1). Wukich, R. Wier. R. Beavers. CEN’I F-R ROW: B. Ferguson, S. Gyergyo, B. Ilaski J. Ranko, '. Bonacci, M. Henderson. B. C.ra iano. R. Corlese, P. Adams, 1). W’hyel. BO I I OM ROW: M. Whalen. R. Shi mo. ( . Furlick, M. Boros. . Thiem, I. James, ). Wasko, B. kazmir. C. kohlhoff. 48 LEFT TO RIGHT: Norma Elliott. Janet Gallo. Alice Underwood. BLENDING IS NECESSARY IN HOME DECORATING 50 DRESSMAKERS AT WORK VOCATIONAL HOMEMAKING II HOME NURSING CLASS BACK ROW. L. to R.: H. Hurst. J. Stephenson, 1). Wos, A. Dropp. C. McDonnell, M. Brown, W. Prysock. Miss Ralogh FRONT ROW: V. Impavido. J. Wargo, R. Thompson. C. Leith. M. Totin. D. Zentner. PATIENT: Dorothy Stanicar. 51 LlSLC 4naliA ySLS CHEMISTRY ON THE ALERT EOR NEW DISCOVERIES INSTRUCTOR: MR. DUNLAP THE INVESTIGATION OF ELEC TRICITY — PHYSICS INSTRUCTOR: MR. RENSKO 52 UMC 'ncjin LEARNING THE HISTORY BEHIND AMERICAN DEMOCRACY — PROBLEMS OF DEMOCRACY INSTRUCTOR: MR. ORISS INSTRUCTOR: MR. KLISKEY uSic PdhetcL Pad MECHANICAL DRAWING — SCORING OUR MUSIC INSTRUCTOR: MR. SCHAER MUSIC PROBLEMS ARE BEING SOLVED — ALGEBRA INSTRUCTOR: MISS RINARD 54 1Jo cal t)iction THESE STUDENTS ARE PREPARING FOR COLLEGE — ENGLISH V INSTRUCTOR: MISS MILLER SPEECH CLASS — TIIE ART OF FORCEFUL SPEAKING INSTRUC TOR: MR. HAMILL SPEAKING: MARLENE WHALEN 55 U6LC ( Laracter6 INSTRUCTOR: MRS. HUGHES 0 itten On Ohe 0 e er SPEED PAYS DIVIDENDS TYPING INSTRUC TOR: MR. RUSKA COMPTOMETER — ADVANC ED ARITHMETIC INSTRUCTOR: MRS. CLAY 57 JOHN E. SMITH Carnegie Tech—B.S. Penn Slate—M.S. Shop Jocational JJidtor V The Vocational Department established in 1920 by J. H. % Hawke has been the stepping stone of many boys in ibis district. The students taking this course are required to take English, History, and Math during the regular morning school session. And in the afternoon, the schedule includes one ol the following three shops: electric, machine, and pattern. The vocational course also includes Mechanical Drawing and Blue Print Reading. Mr. John Smith is now Supervisor of Vocational education. He began his teaching career at Scott in June of 1930. Before coming to Scott, he taught for four years at a different school. For 21 years, Mr. Smith has been a vital and dependable factor in the lives of the vocational students. 58 L16LC WU Sk op MACHINE SHOP Lathe hands in the making INSTRUCTOR: MR. POWELL electric shop Studying the finer points of electronics under the watchful eye of an expert. INSTRUCTOR: MR. SMITH 59 60 TOP ROW: (,. Leith. V. Celigoi. M. Muririck. . Duch. I. Pascuzzi. It. Ferguson, 1). Phillips, M. Safran. B. Nicholas. BOTTOM ROW: K. McMullen. J. Mitchell. J. Mehalko. I). Pulit, J. O'Malley. R. Hreha. E. Herd, R. Stoll. udent Scott High School’s governing body, the Student Council, has been in existence since 1937, almost two decades ago when some of today’s members were just born. The Community President of that historic '37 group was Senior William Durant. Although Scott had a Community President as far back as 1931, when Olive Phillips, a fair and popular prexy, held sway as a student representative in all school functions, it was not until 1937 that a more democratic administration was instituted from among the student ranks. T he Scott Student Council has changed very little in the seventeen years of its existence. For the most part, its members were chosen from Councif home rooms as it is today, with the Senior President holding clown the chief executive’s position. In function, Student Council has various duties and responsibilities. As a group it sits in discussion with the school princ ipal and at times with the Superintendent of Schools. School dances and parties, home room activities, stage presentations are just some of the functions under the jurisdiction of Student Council. In accordance with our national philosophy of democratic governmental affairs, the high schools of our great land likewise take part in their own government, thus grooming students for the responsibilities which face them. So it is at Scott with its Student Council. 61 ydmerican Spanish The Spanish Club under the sponsorship of Miss Ruth Gardill is organized for the purpose of arousing interest in the Spanish language outside of class. Only students studying Spanish are eligible to become members and attend meetings of the club, which are held twice a month. One of the main projects of the Spanish Club is the Christmas “pinata” held each year with French Club members as guests. Miss Gardill and the officers have strived to do their best in making the Spanish Club a success during the years of 1945- 1954. Officers elected for this year are: President Veronica Meshanko Set i etary Marlene Whalen Treasurer...... Gloria Weiland I OP ROW: 1). Blannon. J. Yurck. 1). Mrainor. W. Schultz. K. I.cc. CENTER ROW: R. Fricovskv. (.. McNulty. 1). Ball, C. Matthews, B. Kaefer, J. Burke. R. Harrington, R. Hacharian. BOTTOM ROW: . Palaszynski. O. Alger. M. Whalen, L. Toinasie, V. Meshanko, P. Miller, L. Pegues, L. Dervin, A. Underwood. 62 (L edt (de idoyi The purpose of the French Club is to promote a better understanding of the French people and their customs. 'Flu’s is partly done by corresponding pen pals in France or some French speaking country. The main event of the year was held on March the second. It is the March Gras and the time the French Club plays host to the Spanish Club. Flic club is supervised by Miss Ruth Gardill, who has the help of the officers who are as follows: President Merilee Colbert 1st Vice President Jane Stephenson 2nd Vice President Bill Stoner 3rd Vice President Lorraine Zoretich Set retary Joanna Valko Treasurer Josephine Giron TOP ROW: J. Kraner, J. O'Malley. R. Hreha. |. Simpson. F. Marcej. J. Bathe, 1). Lucas, C. I.anmvitz. (TN I LR ROW : A. Evonich, L. Bass. ('.. Pel . P. Davis, V. Celigoi, M. Gevaudan. C. I.cilli, M. Mudrick. F. Philpot. BOT TOM ROW: P. Johnstonbaugh. F. Koncsol, L. Zoretich, J. Valko. W. Stoner. M. Colbert, J. Stephenson, J. Giron, A. McGovern. 63 n In October of 1953, Scott High School offered its first student newspaper publication since 1930. In the twenty years that followed, the student body and members of the faculty tried several times to regain this school activity, but many reasons, including student indifferences, prevented a student publication from starting again. However, in the Spring of 1953, the dreams of the students came true after the Student Council met with the Superintendent, Dr. Dc Witt Zuerner and Dr. Kirschner. both approving of the new project. The staff, headed by Senior Elaine Koncsol, worked long and hard trying to put into the first issue the current events at Scott High School and the two Junior High Schools. The editorial stall hoped it gained interest and tried to keep the newspaper as one of the favorite activities of our school in the future issues. The “Tartan is a monthly paper. Students having any suggestions for the succeeding issues were asked to tell them to a member ol the staff. The faculty sponsor is Mr. J. Kliskey. TOP ROW: R. Thompson. V. Meshanko, P. kiescl. R. Koncsol, J. George. J. Mitchell. J. Odstrchcl. 1). I Than. C. Matthews, M. Gcvautlan. B. Marlon, K. Balkovic, B. Nicholas. C1V11R ROW: A. Vichinsky, C. I.cith. . Kvonich, | Stephenson. M. Safran. I.. I’egues, J. Stephenson, M. Andraso. J. Perichak, S. Windish, 1.. Giles, J. Sabol, M. Mndnck. BOTTOM ROW: M. Clifton, M. Ro lcrus. E. Burkel. C. Alger, E. Koncsol, Editor. J. Johnston, Assistant Editor, A. McGovern, I . Pulit, J. Schestack, M. oretich, 1 . koncsol. 64 J, menca 3 ior JJistorian The “Highlander” Chapter of the Pennsylvania Federation of Junior Historians received a state charter on March 25, 1952 and was organized by our American History teacher Mr. Joseph B. Kliskey. The purpose of this organization is to have a better understanding of the historic importance of our great commonwealth and Nation. Meetings are held monthly on the first Wednesday of each month. Two historic field trips are taken each year. Gettysburg Battlefield and Fort Necessity were enjoyed by club members this past year. The club finances are sup|x rted by a small fee of 10c per member dues. A bake sale held in November netted additional money in support of the club funds. Membership isopen to any student interested in the History of Pennsylvania. The club officers are: President Virginia Celieoi Vice President Eileen Bucket and Bernadette Nicholas Secretary of Treasury Shirley Makatura Recording Secretary ------------------- Alice McGovern Chaplain .............................Mary Ann Rednak Historian „ _____________________________ Barbara Ebbitt Sergeant at Arms Jack Mehalko Motto: Only our Best is Good Enough Club Colors: Blue and White Faculty Sponsor: Mr. Joseph B. Kliskey I or ROW: J. Vance. J. Stephenson. J. Stephenson, ( . Xcvhart. . Anderson, J. Mehalko. 1). Ball, . Stoner, McKeag. M. Gevaudan. M Rednak. B. Marlon. H. Seibcri. C’.EN'I I R ROW: ( . Michaels, J. (.iron. M. Safran, J. Celieoi. S. Makatura. R. Thompson, s. indish. I.. Siaso. M. Skladanv. Kvonich, B. Nicholas. BOTTOM ROW: 1). Winters, B. Kbbiit. C. Alger, J. Gucrrieri, M. Mascia. M. Andraso, M. Roderus. K. Burket. A. McGovern. (.. Jordan. 65 vi sic uun How fortunate we are having a library in our school today. Did it ever occur to you the difficult time we would have to find certain hooks, encyclopedias, etc. if we had no library? We should all appreciate this privilege. Our librarian devotes many hours to give us the best reading material and assistance that is possible. The student librarians are proud to be a part of this great work. They have a certain responsibility which will be a great factor when they are ready for their respective positions after graduation. They must have the ability to work with one another, be courteous, neat, and trustworthy. Remember, a kind word goes a long way. Students, when you go to the library, appreciate what you have and take the best of care in handling the books, magazines, etc. This will improve the standard of ihe library for the students to come. 66 MU Jil um I.EF'I TO RIGHT: M. Mud rick. (.. Odsirchcl. J. George, Koncsol, I . keiscl. B. Ebhitt, M. Mascia. VI. Rodents. .1 Mitchell. E. rariand ROW ONE: G. Jordan. M. Mascia, L. Hunter, L. Laird. J. Turba. B. Ebbitt. ROW TWO: D. Winters. M. Colbert. I . Scdlak. M. Kranik. C. Pel . M. Rodents. R. Shimo. C. Alger. 67 uSicians junior Prom The Junior Prom is the answer to every teenager's dream. It is like the story of Cinderella. Only this is real; the chance for each student to become a young adult for one night. It is the product of endless hours of planning and exhausting anticipation. It is a beautiful night in April, 1953 as you walk into the warmth of the Edgewood Country Club. The air is filled with the glorious scent of carnations, roses, and orchids. The rustic of satin is mixed with the smooth gliding of feet. The excitement swells as the sweet strains of music of Artie Arnell and his orc hestra arc heard. Yes this is the Junior Prom; an event that can never be forgotten. 68 eon Wildcat Senior The Class of 1954 assembled for the last time for their Senior Banquet at the Edgewood Country Club. To most people the Senior Banquet is looked upon as a full-course meal served in a spacious hall. Yes, it is this, but to the graduates it is something more. To them it means perhaps the last time they will be assembled together, perhaps the last time they will talk to one another. Everyone laughed, talked, ate, and danced. Yet deep inside they were sad. They knew this was the last time they would meet as students-teen-agers. If they should meet tomorrow, it would be as dignified men and women. I he young men and young women, which they certainly are now, will hold forever in their hearts the memory of their Senior Banquet. 69 2), redd earda Senior On Friday evening, February 2(3, 1954, the senior class presented its annual play. This year the play chosen was a comedy-drama, “Headed For Eden” by Sidney Duvall. “Headed For Eden” is the story of eight girls who make their home at Mrs. Skipworth’s boardinghouse. But the plot centers around Ray Roberts, in her struggle to help her brother and herself. It was a play full of life, color, reality, with characters young people revel in. The cast was as follows: Kay Roberts ____________________________________ Ren Howard______________________________________ Mrs. Oral .Skipworth____________________________ Nancy Lane______________________________________ Henry Banks_____________________________________ Rosina Blandish ________________________________ Barry Richards _________________________________ Gladys Herman __________________________________ Dorothy Brill___________________________________ Peggy Walters __________________________________ Limpy __________________________________________ Marcella Tumei _________________________________ Boh Roberts ____________________________________ Imogenc_________________________________________ Hank ______________________________________ Sergeant Kelly__________________________________ Elaine Koncsol Paul Nichol Lucille Judice ___Shirley May (.eraId Odstrchel Merilec Colbert _____Paul Kiesel Juanita Perichak Kathym Balkovic _Joanna Valko James Mitchell __Nancy Wagner Ted West in _______Lois Laird Regis Scanlon Robert Hreha 70 am S GO MAN GO Senior omincj LIVE IT UI 71 r. yyjnsic jbepartmen t The Music Department of Scott High School is composed of two phases, vocal and instrumental. The vocal music consisting of a mixed chorus of 52 voices performed often this year. The program included baccalaureate and commencement services. Also during the year they participated in outside activities, such as, singing at the Dapper Dan Club, Rotary Club, and other community affairs. The orchestra played for baccalaureate, commencement, and Senior Class play. The band, as usual, excelled in many displays at the football games. During education week the band played a very fine concert and in the spring another concert was held. There were also numerous parades throughout the school year. 72 Rhythm and Precision DIRECTOR: MR. WOMELSDORF Orchestra Old Standards in Modern Swing DIRECTOR: MR. WOMELSDORF 73 mm I.II I I () RK.ll I: B. Oskin, I . Andraso, K. Koncsol, I.. Baian. J. Crocker, I.. Bass. I . Scdlak. C. cyhart, L. Judice. I.. Siaso, M. Safran, I. Kocsuia. L. Hunter, M. Rednak. I-.. Burk el, V. Meshanko. U it, 'aforeices I OP ROW : Juniors B. Oskin. . Meshanko, K. Burkei. I.. Siaso. M. Safran. VI. Rednak. I. Kocsuia. P. ndraso. C. Neyhart. BO I I C)M ROW : Seniors J. Crocker, K. Koncsol, L. Hunter. I.. Judice, P. Scdlak. 1.. Bass. L. Baian. 74 JJeart y4cLei SPORTS f J lj MR. WILLIAM C ASSIDY Board of Kdneat ion MR. FRANK FOSTER Board of Education Chairman DR. KIRSCHNER Principal MICHAEL J. ORISS Faculty Manager MR. DAVIS Treasurer ANDREW RENSKO Basketball Coach MR. EMIDIO GUEKRIERI Board of Education DR. F. DeWITT ZUERNER Supt. of Schools MR. REED Football Coach Athletic Director 77 The 1958 season was a bright one as compared with the 1952 season. The won and lost record was a little brighter this year. The Raiders were a much improved ball club and should have won both of their two tie ball games. This year's team seemed to be the ball club last years team should have been. The boys lived up to all their expectations. The boys opened up the season beating a strong North Catholic team 7 to fi. They went on to swamp Taylor Allderdice 19 to 0. The club went to Munhall and fought a good Indian team to a 13 to 13 tie. The Raiders almost took the game in the last few minutes. The Raiders then beat a tough Homestead team 11-13. The club suffered its first loss to the W.P.I.A.L. Champions, Har-Brack. The score was 42-7. The following week the boys lost to a good Duquesne team 33-13. The fans were treated to something new as the famous Pitt Marching Band put on a show for the crowd. Bouncing back from a two game losing streak, the club upset a good Wil-kinsburg team 9-0. They went on to beat our old Braddock rivals 20-7. The boys ended the season with their second tic with Turtle Creek 13-13. The team was very good personnel wise. Bolstering the Reed men were players such as Hudson, Guerrieri, Smith, Burdell, Herd, and Yurko composing the backfield. Glenn, Pekar, Goudc-lock, Mitchell, Hurst, O’Malley, Hreha, Pepe, Pulit, McConville, and Phillips making the forward wall and the bench support. Milt Hudson, winner of the Dapper Dan sports award, along with Guerrieri were the big guns of the backfield. Also acknowledged is Sammy Smith, who did a wonderful job in the injured Burdell’s place. The forward wall was led by Pepe, Mitchell, Pulit, Goudelock, Phillips, and Hreha. L TRAINER JIM SYLVES 78 RESULTS FOR THE 1953 SEASON SCOTT OPP 7 North Catholic . 6 13 Munhall 13 14 13 Hat-Brack 42 14 Duquesne 33 9 __ Wilkinsburg 0 20 Braddock 7 13 Turtle Creek _ 13 RESULTS WON TIED LOSE 4 2 2 SCOTT FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 1954 Friday, September 10—North Catholic __________ Home Thursday, September l —Alldcrdice _ Home Friday, September 24—Munhall Home Thursday, September 30—Homestead Away Friday, October 8—H a r-Brack__ Home Friday, October 15—Duquesne___________________A wav Friday, October 22—Wilkinsburg____ w.i Friday. October 29—Braddock Home Saturday, November fi—Turtle Creek TOP ROW: W. Scalise. J. Brahim, J. Barbusio, C. DT’rso, Harbarka, M. Rochis. J. Bathe. 1). Bathe, M. Henderson. T. Ragan, M- Yurko. B. Graziano. CENTER ROW: V. D Angelo, M. Hudson, (.. Burdcll. W. Glenn, L. Pckar. J. O'Malley. R. McEwen, V. Paul. R. Hurst, I . Goudelock. S. Smith. BOT'FOM ROW: R. DeFazio. K. Herd, R. Hreha, D. Pulit. T. Guerrieri, J. Mitchell. R. Phillips. R. Pepe, R. McConvillc. J. Rreigcr, P. Egnatz. 79 OaucUI own w V W W Ab6H si nce. VxA Tf. U , fa I I 't.'i W.X 0 f I .Ve Q 6nh 80 81 TOP ROW: Alice McGovern. CENTKR ROW: Merilee Ann Colbert, Olive Harmcning. BOTTOM ROW: Lois Laird, Shirley May, Toni Pascuzzi. 82 At the beginning of the ’53-54 season, Scott was ranked very high in Section 7 competition. The team had a fair exhibition record of 4 wins and 3 losses, beating good Glassport team twice. Then the roof came down as they lost their first three games to Turtle Creek, Swissvale, and Rankin. They then took 2 straight beatings, Penn and Wilmerding. Then they lost a tough game to Braddock. They beat Wilkinsburg and Turtle Creek. They lost 1 straight to Swissvale, Rankin, Penn, and Wilmerding. Then the boys came back and swamped a good Braddock team by 25 points. The Raiders finished the season with a loss to Wilkinsburg. Much of the scoring this year was on the shoulders of McLaughlin and Hudson. McLaughlin was high scorer on the team this year. Handling most of the rebounding chores for the scot-ties where Phillips. Pepe, O’Malley, and McLaughlin. On the outside there was Bui dell. Rutter and Lacko. There are f seniors leaving this year—Hudson, McLaughlin, Phillips, O’Malley, Lacko and Rutter. This will leave a big gap in Mr. Rensko's team, but a good junior and sophomore team coming up should compensate for these losses. We think the Scotties will improve on their 5th place standing of this year. Also, congratulations to Mr. Kliskey’s J.V. I earn who had a 17-4 record this year. TOP ROW: R. Bass, 1). Havrilla, J. O’Malley, W. Glenn. S. Polcsnak, B Rutter, J. Mchalko, Mr. Rensko. BO I 1'OM ROW: G. Burdcll. R. Phillips. B. McLaughlin. M. Hudson. R Lacko. 83 JiiLet 4 Jashet J ncjlit an j yjL (t ashet v W A? oh Co«uc - Vt AiO Qjo. eN OoVv WiWiOfa Atv Va yib Qi 'a ''wa.cVo . tV 9V W s 84 S toLit Meartecl Yl jen « 85 ILL W, Out % VL BJ - ljarvie RESULTS FOR THE 1953 SEASON SCOTT OPP 5 Penn 9 8 Braddock 7 •1 Wilkinsburg 10 0 Swissvale 20 Penn __________________ 9 7 Wilkinsburg _. 16 Swissvale 6 Braddock 2 7 Turtle Creek 16 3 Turtle Creek 12 RESULTS WON TIED LOSI 2 0 8 SCOTT BASEBALL SCHEDULE 1954 Monday. April 12—Penn ______________________ Away Thursday. April 15—Turtle Creek --------------Home Monday. April 19—Brad dock--------------------Away Friday. April 23—VVilkinsburg -------------- Away Monday, April 26—Swissvale _ -- — Away rhunday, pril 29 Penn -----------------------Home Monday. May 3—Turtle Creek__________________ Away I htirsday. May 6—Braddock ------------------ Home Monday. May 10—Wilkinsburg ___________________Away Thursday, May 13—Swissvale ----------------— Horae FOP ROW: J. Rost, R. Gallagher. F.. Herd, B. Rutter, 1). Mramor. R. Kozlowski, J. Recid—Coach. BOTTOM ROW: M. Hudson, P. Locke, R. Lacko, G. Burdell, R. Phillips, J. Kreiger. 86 Jltl (otic Our annual Athletic Banquet was held January in the school cafeteria, and was once again a complete success. All Scott athletes who participated in football, basketball, and baseball during the 58-51 season, members of the cheer-leading squad, senior majorettes, and senior band members were honored at the dinner. Superintendent of Schools, Dr. F. DeWilt Zuerner gave a short address of welcome. After Dr. Zuerner’s address, our own faculty manager of athletics, Mr. M. J. Oriss took over the Toastmaster’s role and, as usual did a fine job. He introduced Mr. Robert Nevvcoinbe, Director of Admissions at Juniata College. Mr. Newcombe gave an inspiring talk on the “Preparations for entry into college. Guests included two former Scott stars. Bill Priatko, now at Pitt; and Rudy Celigoi, star lineman at Rutgers University. Besides presenting the speaker and guests for the night, Mr. Oriss alto introduced members of the Board of Education: Joseph Lest insky. Roger Gevauden, William Cassidy, Frank Foster, Joseph Yurko, and Steve Pendro. He also introduced our principal, Dr. Gale Kirschner; Mr. Eugene Davis, Junior High Principal; Dr. [ones, school doctor; Dr. Gilkey and Dr. Tongue, school dentists; Mr. Wontelsdorf 6ancj,uet and Mr. DeBroz e, band directors; Mr. Ruska, statistician; Mr. Stefko, publicity; Mr. Ernst, maintenance and Chuck Airhart, Free Press news editor. In addition members of the athletic coaching staffs took a bow. They were Head Coach and Athletic Director John Reed with his assistants Bill Bathe, Ernest Slnmtill, and Jimmy Sylvcs: Head Basketball Coach Andy Rensko and his assistant Joe Kliskcy: and Mike Girman, assistant Junior High basketball coach. Mr. Reed presented gold footballs to seven seniors who had played on the squad for three years. They were Mingo Guerrieri, Everett Herd, Russ McConville, Jim Mitchell, Red O’Malley, Bol) Hreha, and Pete Glenn. A very tasty baked ham dinner with all the colorful trimmings was prepared and served by Miss Vihna Balogh and her crew of efficient Home Economics girls. There was plenty to eat and many of our boys and guests had second helpings, so tasty was the dinner. After the presentations Mr. Rensko showed movies of the Steeler Football games. The banquet was then adjourned and all who attended went away feeling that they had had an enjoyable evening. 89 emoneS 90 91 First Choice in Popularity Valedictorian Kathryn Balkovic. Richard Phillips Marlene Mudrick Salutatorium Pauline Scdlak John O'Malley. Shirley May Second Choice in Popularity 92 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BURRELLI BUS LINES ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Business Organization of N. Braddock ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I). H. De Nardo Co. 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