Sewickley High School - Sewickley Yearbook (Herminie, PA)

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Memoirs of the Class of IQ4O E, the Class of 1940, are about to enter a new phase of life. With us we take our memories of the past years in Sewickley High School, which we recall with varied emotions. We have been touched by victory, disappointment, happi- ness, and sorrow. With the influence of the school deeply affecting all of us, we, solemnly, in our caps and gowns, listen to the Class Sermon given by The Reverend Mr. Amerman and then gravely ponder over the Commencement Address and the various ideas expressed by the class repre- sentatives. How quickly time passes! Does it seem four years, since bewildered Freshmen huddled around the bulletin board to find the number of new home rooms. And having once found the room, we often appeared in another room. As we scan the yesteryears, many insig- nificant things seem to make a large portion of our school lives. Do you remember how we learned, or stumbled over, Latin conjugations: how we found a real use for Z in algebra: the fire drills fsome acciden- talk: our first experience with detention after the stories we had been told about it: and fumble fingered typing: and those never to be forgotten attempts to take shorthand? Weren't we impressed when Mr. Conway made known to us the regulations of the school at our first assembly. Soon we were shown how beautifully the holidays could be observed, Most likely the best remem- bered will be the Christmas Carols and plays. We have been taken into China Today by Mr. Fung, given safe driving and walking instructions by movies, made to think by Dr. I-ludnut's discussion on Peace, and led to understand the story of a real Man Without a Country. Musical programs, musical appreciation, and the combined Cory and Sewickley orchestras were very much enjoyed, But the award assemblies were special, for then we could see our deserving members receive their let- ters and stripes and receive our own. We look back upon outstanding plays with The Tin Hero, Double Doors, The Cat and the Canary and many short plays for assembly to give recollections of parts well taken. We felt that Sewickley fostered art. We certainly can be proud of our athletic records. Several new records have been made and broken during our career. We recall champion football teams and our entrance into Class A competition. Our class has won many honors in track, gym, golf, and tennis contests. Wasn't it fun to cheer for the boys' class basketball team before the main game. Weren't the girls excited when our girls' basketball team came out in first place to receive their stripes? Remember how we cracked our voices at those Pep Meetings where so much school spirit was shown? New dramatic aids for cheering were devised by Stage Guild and cheerleaders. l-low thrilled we were when we learned that we could have six cheerleaders and two song leaders. The snake walk, bonfire, and Caesar's prophecy which invoked greater hopes before the Cory game will long be remembered. What fun we had in our classes. The baseball games and Chinese speaker in Mod- ern History class, that microphone in Pub- lic Speaking, which seemed to frighten us all, the trips to the filtration plant with the Civics class, the awful odors in Chemistry- all make memories which will linger long: also those cold snakes and slimy worms in Biology. Don't you wonder how those snakes escaped by themselves? How hard we worked on those Junior Essays. We were very sorry when Mr. Gill, Miss Foster, Mr. Duncan, and Mr. Danner left: but we gladly welcomed Mr. Dambach, Mr. Williams, and Mr. Nevin. The outside activities provided a variety which broke the monotony of our school lives. The Clean-Up Campaign with the artistic posters, the contests for Clean-Up Queen and the school carnivals provided great amusement. We were justly proud of the exhibit and program at the Edge- worth Club. Oh! and our participation in Forensic contests where we distinguished ourselves, What very pleasant memories we have from our social events - the Sophomore I-lallowe'en party, the ghost stories, gay cos- tumes, amusing contests, and dancing: the balloon decorations at the Junior Prom. lWasn't it a job trying to finance it though?D and learning to dance the newest steps to the obliging victrola. Then, too, there were the numerous Christmas parties with an odd Santa Claus. But probably the most important are the new friendships we have made. These along with the lesson and memories that we are taking with us will help us to face the new life we are entering. May the Class of 1940 find happiness and success as beneficial citizens of our great democracy. Twenty-seven

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Iizilliryit XYllll'Qill'LIlll1l' Iliibi-rt Winters Nun Witlitwiu' lli.si-nuatltl Witliimu' Virginia Zztlin W We Have New at Long LcLst,Trmmplfiarttly.Arrived KATHRYN XVINIIGARDNER December 17 NAN XVITHROXV .lune zo Kay bubbles over with happiness and Nan is blessed with one of those contagious friendliness . . . htlstles hither and yon . . . giggles . . . takes all her studies seriously . . . performs many responsibilities with song on wouldn't mind living in Kentucky . . . her lips and twinkle in toes . . . inseparable are smile adds to every occasion . . . ambitious Sybil and Kay . . . quite a booster for Isaly's mathematician . . . is quite witty . . . diligent and Pitt . . . shiny black hair . . . sunny smile. worker and generous helper. ROBERT VJINTERS February 23 ROSENNVALD VJITHROW June 8 The big. slow, powerful type . . . takes life Rosey wanders three miles down Glen Mil' as it comes . . . has some militaristic tendency chell . . . wanders down the halls with Helen . . . enrolled for summer training in Maryland . . . lover of leisure. cheerful. care-free . . . ener- GlVl.'l'.C .... wavers toward aviation . . . gizes with football, dancing . . . sees objective likes history . . . reads a lot on the side - . and considers the future . . . politics is his a great tease. field . . . he plays at it already. VIRGINIA ZAHN February 27 Ginnie. the roller skating Bend of the crowd . . . good at it. too . . . enrolls many pals. especially one . . . always meets him between times . . . is much interested in friendships and conversation . . . with big blue eyes. dark brown hair, is a very important feminine personality. lass Song Tune to When You Wish Upon a Star We are leaving Sewickley High To find our fortunes by and by. Life is long, and we may stray away from you. In our memories we will hold. The ideals that you did mould: For your teachings day by day we follow through. Life is long, but when we're away, A happy yesterday we will remember. We are sorry now to leave, But in parting we believe All the things we've learned from you Will see us through. ' You have done a lot for us, And we will do all we must. All we do will have been done through you In our hearts we hold you dear, And by your light We will steer. We respect your teachings and our teachers, too. Classmates and Pals, for them we ll hold our love For our dear old friends we'll always be longing We are sorry now to leave But in parting we believe All the things we've learned from you Will see us through. Twentyfsix

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In 'Yeats To Come All aboard! all aboard! the Class of '40 Special leaving on track one for the Hfteenth annual reunion of the class of 1940. The train is nicely filled, but there are still a few seats left for the ones we have to pick up between here and Sewickley. Let's have a walk through the train and see some of the old friends. Now who is that? Oh yes, that is June Victoria Steigerwald. June is an excellent writer of short stories. Beside her is Jean Neely, one of the highest paid private secretaries in the country. They are talking to Nlarge lVillison, buyer for Saks, and Ruth Klicker, model in one of the swanky Fifth Avenue shops. Across the aisle Bill Mooney, famous swing band leader, is talking to Carl lVilliams, his pianist and arranger, about a new song. Just as we were getting on the train Ann Sharman, the trained nurse, and next behind her was Melvin Baumgartel, a high pressure salesman, renewing a case. We just noticed that sitting away from the noise are Doctors Maust and Beck and, by their serious looks. they're talking shop. Sitting in front of them Bruce Myers, the real estate salesman, who is bound and determined to sell Charles Pflugh, the sports reporter. a gold mine out in Lost Gulch. Across the aisle are Joe and Rocco Tucci, who now operate a chain of grocery stores, and in the same seat with them is Ralph Gallucci, piccolo player with the New York Symphony. The train is slow- ing up now so we had better sit down and talk with Bettie King. Bettie won the Pulitzer prize in journalism last year. Well, look who just got on. If it isn't the Mayor of Big Town himself, none other than Jack Lottes, the shrewdest politician that ever lost an election. With him are his staff and crew of high paid stenographers, including Michael Macaluso, chief advisor and financial manager, Bessie Henwood and Sally Cook are his secretaries. Dorothy Bengele and Esther Hageman of the Gleniield alumnae, got on at that last stop also. Dot is a professional roller skater, and Esther is a receptionist. We can hear Addie Tucker and Dorothy Tall who are known professionally as Tucker and Tall. Dorothy plays the piano and Sophie sings. Let's walk through some of the other coaches and see who else is along. Ahhh, this is the diner, Over at the first table are those business menffNorman Brown, the Oleo King, and Dan Davis, the efficiency expert. With them are Ruth Walker, popu- lar Broadway actress, and Albert Von Hofen, press agent ahead of her new show. Howard Malone, the male lead, has everyone at the table laughing. The next table is reserved by the engineers, and they seem to be discussing a big problem by the way Seymour Robertson, chemical engineer, is throwing his hands around. Bob Fullman, an electrical engineer, disagrees but Porter Murdock and Garth Blanchard, aeronautical engineers, seem to lean with Seymour. Nearby, the nurses seem to be enjoying their breakfast as well as listen to Evelyn Scott tell about her wealthy patient. Let's see if we can remember them. Why sure, there are Ruth Reel and Mary Grace Darroch. We find up there at a table for two, those two big athletes, Ray Godsell, the baseball star, and Jack Cain, who plays pro football, and, leaning over the table laughing with them, is Hank Ford, the golf pro. Just leaving the diner are Dorothy Lourimore, who works for the Government, and Vera Bowman. who runs a large dairy farm. We had better leave the diner, too, before we get too hungry. Oops- excuse me, why it's little Mary Boal, the airline hostess. I didn't know she was to be here, Ah ha! this is the airfconditioned chair car, and sitting there getting inspiration is Rose Meta, who has just recently published a volume of her own poems. Howard James is her publisher. Sitting near are those two beautiful models-Virginia Zahn and Betty Ellerton, whose hands appear in many of the popular advertisements. With them are Jean Severance and Marion Harrison, now starring in I-Iollywood's best, There are two real professionals, Bob von Hofen and Albert Valenzi. Bob is a race car driver, and Flip is an illustrator for one of the men's fashion magazines. Mary Rose Grubbs, owner of the Grubbs Nlusic Store, is asking the porter how much longer to Sewickley, and Bob Ingram a C, P, A., is laughing at her impatience to get back to the old home town, Here a little card game is in session. Baxter Twenty-eight