Snowden High School - Aquila Yearbook (Library, PA)

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' Jlabimy, The history of the class of :54 is a story of lifeis journey, full of bumps and knocks, trials and tribulations, fun and foolishness. YVe feel that these five years are unforgettable ones. J The first, and probably the most difficult, rung was eighth grade when every- thing was new and exciting, our new teachers Mrs. Ramaley and Miss Philips, the change of classes, and the confusing bell system. It all seemed like turmoil, but slowly we adjusted ourselves. WVe held our first money-making scheme that year, our magazine selling campaign - and what a success! We felt superior when our freshmen year arrived, but that didnlt last for long. Miss Miller and Mr. Nedwidek saw to that. Our beloved Mrs. Danley was always asnatching us bald-headed in our first year of algebra - and we deserved it! An especially memorable day was the day the girls forgot to dress properly. They came in pajamas, hair up in curlers, no makeup. No, not insanity - just G.A.A. initiation day. Our sophomore year was the hardest, as regards studying, but Miss Deets, Miss Telban, and Mr. Cherney kept us on our toes. 1951 brought with it a new crop of babies,' around school. The girls donned short skirts, baby bonnets, and bottles - all for the benefit of the Y-Teens. What a sight to behold! The boys wore white shirts, ties, sports jackets, and of all things, gym shorts for the Hi-Y. Searching for a mad-money scheme, we realized that our Eagle fans got hungry watching the games, so we gave them refreshments. When a new activity was desired, we held the first skating party and nearly exploded with pride at its success. Near the end of the year we went with Mr. Cherney on the yearly biology trip, and shortly after that we had our first class picnic at Willow Tree Grove - it was a picnic of picnics! Our junior year was the best in all respects. Mrs. Maranich and Mrs. Danley helped us with our two skating parties, which drew record attendance. Santa brought us our junior class rings. and we invented all kinds of ways to display them to everyone in the school building. Under the leadership of Mr. Ruffing, and with the hard labor of the cast, our production of Bolts and Nutsv became a smash hit and drew unprecedented attendance at the adult performance. Frank Iacano and Eleanor Blythe proudly displayed the 'iOscars,' they received as re- wards for being the best actor and actress. If you smelled apple blossoms that year, you werenit in an orchard - you were at the junior-senior prom. We thought it was the best ever! N Now at last we were the big wheels, and we let everyone know it - even our advisors, Miss Levos and Miss Potter. We werenlt as conceited as we might have been fhaljg we were still trying to help the school. In October we showed a movie entitled 'KStart Cheeringv and that's exactly what we were trying to inspire. Early in the year we chose our Aquila staff and got to work? ? P P Our pictures were taken by Whitehall Studios, and when they returned - well what did you expect, miracles? During the month of November our name cards came, and .we never knew we had so many friends. We certainly were kept busy sign- ing them. It was the year, a wonderful year, filled with happiness and the 1n- eyitable heartache of parting. Graduation drew near, everyone was so excited, and the chief speakers were kept busy preparing their speeches for the great occasion. It was so hard for us to learn to walk down the aisle and hard to think that it was the end of the fun and even the hard work. With a few tears and a smile, we accepted our diploma and hoped that the rest of our years would be as happy and eventful as those spent at Snowden High. Plant wisdom today, harvest success tomorrow. gleam, folzfm, 61614-'L Jlvwffr Red and White Red R050 20

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,...79 Kay Frances Schang Kay,' You better believe ity' She talks and talks in study hall, That's Kay - the star in basket- ball. GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4. Alonzo Robert Taylor Lonny 'iAll rightyv They call him Speedy - you know why, He thinks that cars are meant to fly. Hi-Y 3, 4, Biology Club 2, Chorus 3 Richard Thieret Dick How you doin', Cousin?U Dick is known as the Ladies' Manu, Tell jokes? You bet he can! Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4, Iii-Y 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, Class Officer 2 3, Biology Club 2. Theodore joseph Wilderman, Ir. Ted,' Lets go skatingv Playing soccer, he's the best, But during school he takes a rest. Football 1, Manager 2, Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 4, Base- ball 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. Donnis June. Wood 'LDee Oh, heckv Shy and bashful - not much to say, But she has a smile most of the day. Bill Stilley Chief fNot Picturedl Hi-Y 4, Biology 4, Football 1, 4, Basketball 1, Uniontown 2, 3, North Union 4. . 4 Donna Jean Strimlan Doneatsa How ignorantv Her favorites are brownies, book- keeping and boys, She has lots of personality, inan- ners, and poise. GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Class Play 3. Yvonne Terchick Vonnie 'KNO jiveli' She works on class projects - great and small, President Terchick is known by all. GAA 1, 2, Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Of- ficer 2, 3, 4 , Class Officer 2, 3, 4, Aquila 4, Broadcaster 2, 3, 4, Edi- tor 4, Biology Club 2, Officer 2, Chorus 1, 2, Class Play 3, 4. Joanne Twigg Twiggs 'KI don't know what you lneanlv Ioanneis fun and very sweet, A nicer girl you'll never meet. Scituate 1, Peters 2, Y-Teens 3, 4, CAA 3, Chorus 3, May Day 3. Dennis Ray Wood Boone Mmm-in-in boy, Sanf' At the dance he's always seen, Usually playing the record ma- chine. Football 1, 2, 3, Soccer 1, Bas- ketball Scribe 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Class Officer 1, Biology Club 2, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Officer 3, Canteen Officer 3, 4, Broadcaster 3, 4, Aquila 4. Nancy Jane Zupancic Nance', Come on, kids Youill find her where thereis work to be done, In doing it she has such fun. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Officer 3, 4, GAA 1, 2, 3, Officer 1, Broad- caster 3, 4, Class Play 3, 4, Biol- ogy Club 2, Officer 2, Chorus 1' Class Officer 2, 3, 4, Aquila 4. 1 19 ,f-s...,,, K.. l i

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