South High School - Sohian Yearbook (West Mifflin, PA)

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NA TIUNAL HONOR SUCIE TY Old Members - First Bowt Tim Loyd, Kim Loyd, Ftosi Alfonsi, Peggy Wassick, Debbie Lebedda, Marion Rudekg Second Ftow: Mrs, Hill, Bona Yesovich, Vivian Nee, Renee Schneider, Sheila Mauro, Andy Federkeilg Third Row: Paul Fitzpatrick, James Green, Jean Larson, Lynn Lacey, Janet Keck, Colleen Kennedy, FTTMTM si New Members - First Row: Tony Sparico, Jackie Stein, Rhea Ann Pratt, Cindy Vuchetich, Alice Alfonsi, Sharon Bartok, Second Bow: Janice McGowan, Susan Krueger, Dolores Puzak, Sandy Light, Jane Haas, Bob Devoyg Third Row: Laurie Belan, Sue Thompson, Terri Savage, Dave Lancaster, Bill Fox, Flandy McCombs. NHS. sored by Mrs. Hill. This honored organization consisted of 35 mem- bers. N.H.S. members proctor ever Monday after school. The NHS. is affiliated with the National Association. The officers of the 1979 school year are: President - Colleen Kennedy, Vice President - Janet Keck, Secre- tary - Sheila Mauro, Treasurer - ' ff The Honored President , , Vivian Nee. The dating game. This year's N.H.S. was again spon-

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INTEROLUB COUNCIL First Row: Nancy Weise, Tony Sparico, Kim Lloyd, Second Row: Patty Culig, Karen Moses, Debbie Guthrie, Rosi Alfonsi, Tim Lloyd, Third Row: Andy Federkeil, Allison Lawson, Janet Keck, Lori Wahrenberger, Jean Lar- son, Colleen Kennedy. The lnterclub Council is made up of the presidents of the various clubs throughout the school. They are in charge of setting up meeting dates for the different organizations and make arrangements for Homecoming. Jr P.l.A. STUDENTS First Row: Ed Droppa, Jim Lemmon, Alan Mahoney, Second Ftow: Bob Smithberger, Fred Frey, Tim Grzes, David Ridenour. P.l.A. CPittsburgh institute of Aeronauticsj is a technical school for students planning a career in aeronautics. These students study aircraft main- tenance on engines and engine accessories, and learn how to completely overhaul an aircraft engine and the inspection of all parts. They also must study information dealing with weight and balance, electricity, electronics, blueprint read- ing, drafting, and the theory of flight. The grading system is higher than that of a regular high school class. After 2 years of study at P.l.A., these stu- dents will receive their power plant license after passing an FAA test. P.l.A. is located by the Alle- gheny County Airport.

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CHESS CLUB The 1979 W.M.S. Team competed in 27 tournaments against schools like Mt. Leba- non, Keystone Oaks, and Elizabeth Forward. The league which West Mifflin belongs to con- sists of 12 schools and is a branch of the Pitts- burgh Chess Federation. All students who are interested in learning chess are encouraged to come to one weekly meeting. Those mem- bers who have a compe- titive edge are selected to compete in weekly tournaments. The season runs from early October thru Feb- ruary with March reserved for team and individual playoffs. 130 MORNING ANNOUNCERQ .. .5 45 1 1 1 Left to Right: Linda Turkall, Kevin Vargo, Rona Yesovich. MORNING ANNOUNCERS The A.M. Announcers along with the help of Mr. Forsyth did a very good job of keeping the students and school faculty informed. CHESS CLUB . . .asm---4 Front Row: CSeatedJ Robert Ftamaly, Joe Dvorsky, Kurt Heckmang Back Row: Mr. Anater, Jay Barna, Randy McCombs, Greg McEIhinny.