Southmont High School - Panorama Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1948 volume:

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Schools-Cambria Rowe Business Schools-Clarion State Teachers Col- Schools-West Chester State Teachers College, lege College, Columbia University Classes-Librarian, History Harvard Summer School, Position-Office Secretary Favorite pastimes-Needlecraft, Pennsylvania State College, Favorite Pastime-Listening to rec- reading University of Pittsburgh ords Classes-Health, Physical Education Activities-Seventh Grade, Cheer- leaders, Girls' Athletic As- sociation Favorite pastimes-Golf, reading FHIIUIIU MISS OLIVE KATTER-B. A. MISS SARA KEY-B. A., M. A. MR. THOMAS KOCHUBA-B. S. Schools-Seton Hill College, Edinboro State Teachers College, University of Pittsburgh Classes-Art' Activities-Y-Teens Favorite pastimes-Traveling, handi- craft Schools-Allegheny College, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania State College Classes-Latin, French Activities-Senior Class, Press Club, Yearbook Favorite pastimes-Keeping house, driving to Pittsburgh Schools-Lehigh University, C losses- Favorite West Chester State Teach- ers College, Pennsylvania State College, University of Bucknell Jun- ior College Chemistry, Mathematics, General Science pastimes-Playing the violin, listening to the radio, reading MR. STEVE KROUSE--B. S. MISS MARGARET LAMBERT- Schools-California State Teachers B, A,, M, Lit, C II , lndi:nZgState Teachers Schools-Egllzgfnifo2N?,?:::::,rgh College, U niversity of Pittsburgh Classes-Shop, Mechanical Drawing, Physical Education Activities-Footba ll, Basketball, Va r- sity Club Favorite pastimes-Restringing rac- quets, sleeping Classes-English, Speech Activities-Sophomore Class, Foren- sics, Senior Play, Junior Dramatics Favoritu pastime-Sleeping iHCUllll MISS RUTH LUEBBE-B. A. MRS. DOROTHY REDFOOT- Schools-Carnegie Institute of Tech- B, S. nology' School-Indiana State Teachers Col- Eostman School of Music, University of Pittsburgh Classes-English, Advanced Music Activities-Choruses, Ensembles Favorite pastime-Playing the piano lege Classes-Home Economics, Science Activities--Eighth Grade, Home Arts Club Favorite pastimes-Cooking, specta- tor sports MR. ARTHUR STEELE-B. S. MR. FRED THORNTON- Schocls-.luniatd College, Pennsylvania State College, University of Pittsburgh Classes-Biol09Yf Mathematics Activities-Ninth Grade, Basketball Favorite pastimes-Athletics, fishing B. S., M. Ed. Schools-Shippensburg State Teach- ers College, Pennsylvania State College Classes-Geography, History Activities--Junior Class, Faculty Man- ager of Athletics Favorite pastimes-Hunting and fish- ing, listening to radio quiz programs was Gi wg W if LL FQQQQNE W 4 ROW l-Joan Rowland, Helen Ann McClure, Harry Dishong, Donald Gallucci, James Green, William Meredith, Mary Lee Weir, Isabelle Lewis. ROW 2-Carol Laine, Constance Siemon, Richard Maxwell, Donald Maxwell, Ronald Van Scoyoc, Raymond Gardill, Nancy Simmons, Marie Condell, Mr. Arthur Steele. ROW 3-Pollyann Kocis, Daniel Hollenback, Walter Warsing, Edward Coleman, Richard Bowers, Charles Shaner, James Wood, Rita Heaton. FHESHIHHII IILHSS C The Freshman Class found many activities in which to participate upon its entry into ninth grade. General science, Latin, and algebra troubled many of th-e class members, but, under the able guidance of Mr. Arthur Steele, the class had a very prosperous year. The first class meeting was held at the beginning of December when the class chose its colors and flower. The colors are royal blue and white, and the flower is the pink rose. Many Freshmen joined the football team and were very enthusiastic in their practice. The Junior High basketball team, which was composed of Freshman boys, had o successful season, as did the Ninth Grade girls' team. The Freshman representatives to Student Council were Don Gallucci and Connie Siemon. Pollyann Kocis and Joan Rowland were selected as members of Press Club. lsabelle Lewis was elected president and Connie Siemon, treasurer of Home Arts Club. President ,,,. ,,,. ,..,,. L e onard Cohn Vice President ,,.,, ,..,.., H clrry Dishong Secretary .. ..... .... , Donald Gallucci Treasurer .,,.. ...,... J am'eS Green ROW 'I-Elda Alt, Jane Curry, William Templin, Suzanne Keelan, Mary Lou Dawson, Louis Custer, Florence Wagner, Janice Carstensen. ROW 2:-.lanyce Coll, Janet Wertz, Bruce Sciotto, Mary Joan Jordan, Sarah Krause, Ronald Hoyle, Carole Peck, Virginia Dodd, Miss Margaret Lambert. ROW 3-.lack Berkebile, Stephen Kocis, John Staman, Thomas George, Patrick Foster, Ralph Good, Robert Bock, Raymond Rizzo. SUPHUlllURE ULHSS The Sophomore Class was introduced to its first year in the Southmont Senior High School by Miss Margaret Lambert. Their money-making proiect for 1947-48 was especially successful. Christmas wrapping paper and cards were sold in the borough. The campaign was very ex- tensive and added the amazing sum of two hundred and two dollars to the class treasury. The tenth grade, using the Olympics as their theme, sponsored The Winter WhirI. Ray Rizzo, as M. C., introduced guest skaters Elda Alt and Ronnie Hoyle. Professor Flip-Flop Calias Scrubby Sciottoj and a chorus line gave added laughs. Many representatives took an active part in athletics and school activities. The class motto is With a look ahead , the flower is the lily of the valley, and the colors are blue and white. President ........,,.. .. ,,,. William Templin Vice President .,,.. ...,........ S uzanne Keelan Secretary ......,. e..-,Mary Lou Dawson Treasurer ..... .......... L ouis Custer ROW 'I-Joanne Mitchell, Donna Sheehan, Lois Leitenberger, Elliot Hollenback, Joyce Buchanan, Phyllis Link, Robert Ashworth, Evelyn Sciotto, Eleanor Coleman. ROW 2-Dolores Blackham, Mary Florence Templin, Marian Peck, Jean Gerber, Shirley Wagner, Marjorie Hoyle, Marlene Curry, Barbara Lape, Mary Louise Poorman. ROW 3-Constance Melvin, Donald Muncert, Neal Poehner, Milton Krause, Robert Buck, Edward Strandquest, Richard Rodgers, Dolores Axmacher. - ROW 4-Samuel Myers, Charles Schultz, Martin Horvath, Thomas Kern, Archie JUHIUH BLHSS The dignified Juniors started their eleventh year under the leadership of Mr. William Snowden, after he resigned, Mr. Fred Thornton became their adviser. Leonard, William Lewis. Because the Junior-Senior Prom is the piece de resistance ot the social year, the Juniors directed their efforts toward making it a success. The class named its iim-iam the Tracy Tumble . Members portrayed charac- ters from the Dick Tracy comic strip. Charles SparkIe Plenty Schultz, Tommy Dick Tracy Kern, and Phyllis Gravel Gertie Link were only a few of the many who helped to solve the mystery. V The Juniors participated actively in school clubs, the Forensic and Music events, and sports. Joyce Buchanan, Evelyn Sciotto, and Connie Melvin were cheerleaders. The class chose Hud Hollenback, Milton Krause, Phyllis Link, and Mary Florence Templin as student council representatives. The class motto is They conquer who believe they can , the flower is the lily ' ' ot the valley, and the colors are blue and white. President ,,....... ..,.. E lliot Hollenback Vice President ,,,.. , .... , .Joyce Buchanan Secretary ,,.., ..,,,. ,,..., P h yllis Link Treasurer .. . ..,. Robert Ashworth .. -L.4n.,g.....mi.Lm.4f,J..i.., SEIIIURS PATRICIA BENDER French is her Forte , photogenic, wears soft pink lipstick and pastel sweaters, sparkling eyes, demure, eager to please, sports beautifully initialed gym suit, may be found reading exchange papers for Pano- rama Jr. Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Junior Dramatirs Club I, P. M. F. L. Music 2, 3, 4, Foren- sics 3, Press Club 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 4. nc WILLIAM BOCK Ambition - doctor, Ioqua- cious, frank, veddy proper butler of Kind Lady , signs his B. Bock II with a flourish. Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Camera Club 3, Camera Club Quartermaster 3: Chorus 3, 4, Football I, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, Hi-Y Treasurer 2, P. M. F. L. Music 3, 4, Student Coun- cil 2, Senior Play 2, 4, Varsity Club 3, 4, Yearbook Sports Editor 4. MARY BERNET Known as Mi Mi , quick witted, gay, reads French like a native, pretty, curly hair, long tapering fingers and beautiful nails, dainty handwriting, class' first president, friend of all, foe of none . Camera Club 3, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader I, 2, 3, Class President I, P. M. F. L. Music 3, 4, G. A. A. 3, 4, Press Club 2, 3, 4. DAN BOWERS Alias Editor -in - chief , free Frencher , coke gun- ler , crack sports writer and photographer. Basketball 2, 3, Basket- ball Manager 4, Camera Club 3, Camera Club Presi- dent 3, Chorus 3, 4, Foot- ball 2, Hi-Y I, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y Secretary 4, P. M. F. L. Music 3, 4, Press Club 2, 3, 4, Press Club Sports Editor 2, 3, 4, Senior Play 4, Varsity Club 4, Yearbook Editor-in-Chief 4. JOHN BERRY All-district tackle, all-round athlete, rugged, good broad shouldered, nice smile, looks good with a pipe, handy harmonica player, land violinistl. Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 4, Class President 3, Class Vice-President 4, Foot- ball I, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, Hi-Y Secretary 2, Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club Treasurer 4, Water-polo I, 2. FLORA CASS Pleasant speaking Voice, very intelligent, verswtile, does everything well, gives original orations, beautiful hands and nails, stunning Lucy Weston Lady . Chorus 3, 4, matics Club I, matics Club 2, 2, P. M. F. L. Music 3, 4: Press Club of Kind Junior Dra- Senior Dra- G. A. A. I, Forensics 3, 4, 2, 3, 4, Press Club Business Manager 4, Senior Play 2, 4, Senior Play Student Di- rector 3, Yearbook Business Manager 4. ss t if-4 4- X sw X f.f.Q5?.f.Q!. in ' ij., ... . ,X -5, . ' f I I ' . wir f.I 1 ' L. I H it if -if I ,. M ma Q sa, 'I' if. .M uzl. .,.. ,.,. . . ,. J, , ' H H . ...., wisp' ,gi he . . .M PATRICIA CRISMAN Test-tube happy , speedy mathematician, fine soprano, accomplished athlete, radi- ates good health, flawless complexion, naturally arched eyebrows, one-man cheer- ing section, called Pat or Cris . Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. I, 3, 4, P. M. F. L. Music 2, 3, 4, Senior Play 4, Student Council 3, 4, Stu- dent Council Secretary 4. SEIIIUIIS HOWARD CUMMINGS For every why he has a wherefore , excellent bari- tone, resonant speaking voice, bass Eddler of Johns- town symphony. Basketball 2, Camera Club 3, Camera Club Vice-Presi- dent 3, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Senior Dramatics 2, P. M. F. L. Music 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 3, 4, Hi-Y Vice-President 4, Press Club 3, 4, Press Club Sports Editor 3, 4, Senior Play 2, 3, 4, Yearbook Features Edi- tor 4. .1 CORINNE CURRY Perfect articulation, bition-speech therapy, gave outstanding performance as cockney housekeeper in sen- ior play, speedy member of girls' basketball team. Assembly Club 'l, Junior Dramatics Club I, Junior Dramatics Club President I, Senior Dramatic' Club 2, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Home Ec. Club 3, Press Club 2, 3, 4, Press Club Circulation Manager 3, Senior Play 2, 4. RICHARD EVANS Scientific wonder-boy , fine athlete, interested-look- ing brown eyes, dungaree addict , called Stinky . American Legion Award I, Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Class Presi- dent 2, Senior Dramatics Club 2, Football I, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y I, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y Secre- tary I, Hi-Y President 2, Hi-Y Chaplain 3, P. M. F. L. Music 3, 4, Senior Play 4, Student Council 2, Varsity Club I, 2, 3, 4, Yearbook Club Editor 4, Water-polo I, 2. FRANK FOSTER Conscientious senior class president, has well-combed hair, lanky' loafer wearer, spontaneous deep throated chuckle, smooth clothes sense, races the clock to school every morning. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Class President 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y Secretary 3, Var- sity Club 3, 4. DONALD FOX Quick on the trigger, frank, notorious laugh, his stage managing is a director's delight. Assembly Club I, Basket- ball I, 2, 3, 4, Camera Club 3, Chorus 3, 4, .Junior Dramatics Club I, Senior Dramatics Club 2, Football Manager I, 2, 3, Football 4, Future Craftsman I, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y Treasurer 3, 4, P. M. F. L. Music 3, 4, Senior Play Stage Manager 2, 4, Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club Secretary 4. COLETTE GEIS All passes, art alone Enduring stays to us. Clever Panorama artist, always sketching, divinely tall, gorgeous black hair, likes visiting New York, has high hopes for the future. Camera Club 3, Junior Dromatics l, Senior Dramat- ics, 2, P. M. F. L. Music 3, 4, Forensics 3, 4, Press Club 2, 3, 4, Senior Play 4, Yearbook Art Editor 4. SEIIIURS JOHN GREEN Thrillingly expressive voice: hard-heartecl bounder of Kind Lady , fine artis- tic sense, always amiable, daily walker from Over- brook, one of the suave Green boyz . Chorus 3, 4, Junior Dra- matics Club I, Senior Dra- matics Club 2, Future Crafts- man l, Hi-Y l, P. M. F. L. Music 3, Forensics 3, 4, Forensic State Champion 3, Senior Play 3, 4, Track l, Yearbook Class Editor 4. MARGARET GROVE Loves sleek horses, burps at will, good swimmer and all-round athlete, aspiring artist, beautiful, wavy, blond hair, tells good jokes, does a side-splitting impersona- tion of Markovitches Deli- catessen , wears flawlessly tailored clothes. Camera Club 3, Chorus 4, G. A. A. 2, Y-Teen: 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens Worship Chair- man 4. WILLIAM HOWELL Busy treasurer of class for two years, warm, ingenuous grin, quiet in school, but outside-, can never find his own boots, often found at Condells, answers to Hole. Basketball 2, 3, Class treasurer 3, 4, Football 3, Hi-Y l, 2, 3, Hi-Y Vite- President 3. MARY LOU JUST Fondly known as Angel , brought ultra-dark suntan from Long Beach last sum- mer, loves Westmont ex- change program, remem- bered as Aggie, the klep- tomaniac of senior play. Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Class Treasurer 2, Junior Dramat- ics Club I, P. M. F. L. Music 2, 3, 4, Press Club Exchange Editor 3, Senior Play 4, Y-Teens 2, 3, Home Ec. Club 3. RICHARD KEELAN Goodlooking Irish ath- lete, good master of cere- monies, rattles his line at 100-m.p.h., engaging gfini deepset eyes, ambition- tootball coach. Chorus 3, 4, Basketball l, 2, 3, Football l, 2, 3, 4: Hi-Y 2, 3, Hi-Y Vice-Presi- dent 2, Student Council 4, Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, Var- sity Club President 4, Water- polo l, 2, 3. JAMES LEONARD Transfer from West Vir- ginia, likes to display his driving ability, buzzes to school on his motorbike tif Archie doesn't get it firstl, deceptively quiet in school, blushes readily clear back to his ears, an all-round good guy, friendly, like- able, wears sleek clark brown windbreaker, photog- raphy enthusiast. Camera Club 3, Chorus 4. SEHIURS JOANNE LIVINGSTON Efficient and energetic Y-Teens president, quiet, sweet, lovely complexion with natural roses in her cheeks, well-liked by every- one, accomplished pianist. Chorus 2, 3, 4, P. M, F. L. Music 2, 3, 4, School accom- panisf 4, Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens Vice-President 3, Y- Teent President 4. JACK MacGREGOR A great teaser with an impish grin, small, but swift and skillful athlete, topnotch tennis player, makes wisecracks with a poker face, wears bright red Mac inaw, usually found at Wisharts '. Basketball manager I: Basketball 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Future Craftsman l, Hi-Y 2, 3, Varsity Club 4. FRANK MARSHALL Friendly, smiles in spite of his bod luck accident, very busy. Basketball l, 2, 3, Basket- ball manager 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Class Vice-President l, Senior Dramatics Club 2: Football l, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y Vice-President 2, P. M. F. L. Music 2, 3, Senior Play Man- ager 2, 3, Student Council l, 2, 3, 4, Student Council Vice-President 3, 'Varsity Club I, 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club Treasurer 2, Varsity Club President 3, Yearbook Sports Editor 4. FRANKLIN NELSON Spent first three years at Renova High School, flashes around in a snazzy Cadil- lac, careful driver, very neat dresser, shy smile, nice fel- low, on the job Press Club reporter, always get- ting mixed with Frank M. and Nelzon S. Band l, 2, 3, Basketball 3, Class Vice-President 2, 3, Hi-Y 3, 4, Hi-Y Secretary 3, Junior Play 3, Press Club 4. DEVON PARDOE He that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast , rear fixture on Stonk's motorcycle, passes out' chewing gum indiscrim- inately, his Waterloo is French, very tall, wears Penn Hall sweat shirt, avid reader, life of the party, believes that mpn's best friend is his rabbit. Chorus 4, Class Secretary 4. SEHIUHS MARJORIE PAXSON Commonly known as Pebble , petite, gorgeous blonde hair, style conscious, likes scarves at her neck, lovely alto voice, loyal friend, glamorous Phyllis in senior play. Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Junior Dramatics Club l, Senior Dromatics Club 2, P. M. F. L. Music 2, 3, 4, Forensics 3, 4, Forensic State Cham- pion 3, Senior Play 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 2, 3, 4. l, GEORGE QUIRK Wit now and then struck smartly shows af spark , draws cigar-smoking mer- maids in art class, offers trick pack of chewing gum to everyone, drives a gray Dodge, argyle sock fiend, faculty impersonations done free of charge. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Jun- ior Dramatics I, Future craftsman l, Varsity Club 4. MARJORIE RAAB Broiny, hard worker, busy Panorama Jr. Editor-in- chief, long silky hair, ex- acting mathematician, paints well, witty, teaseable. American Legion Award l, Class Secretary 2, Junior Dramatics Club l, P, M. F. L. Forensics 3, 4, Press Club l, 2, 3, 4, Press Club As- sociate Editor 3, Press Club Editor-in-Chief 4, Y-Teens 2. 3, 4, Y-Teens Program Chair- man 3. THOMAS RODGERS Independent thinker, tem- per to match his red hair and freckles, stands Pat on all his opinions, tosses a long line, always teasing, eyes crinkle when he grins. Football l, 2, 3, Football Manager 4, Future Crafts- man i, Future Craftsman Secretary l, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4: Hi-Y Chaplain 2, Hi-Y Presi- dent 3, Student Council 3, Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, Water- pola l, 2. BETTY ROWLAND Gives clever readings, likes spike heels and the Army, thinks Westmont and its commercial course are swell, wears costume jewelry and bright lipstick, always carries a well-filled pocket- book, small and slender. Y-Teens 1, 2, Ho-me Ec. Club 3, Junior Dramatics l, Senior Dramatics 2, Senior Play 2. JOHN SELL Heraldecl by the deafen- ing roar of his motorcycle, expert swimmer, skillful driver, can wiggle ears. Chorus 4, Football i, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y i, 2, 3, Hi-Y Vice- President l, Senior Play 4, Student Council 2, Varsity Club l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club Vice President 4, Water-polo l, 2, Water-polo Captain l, 2. .. .J SEHIUHS V ,s WWW' . '. we .4 NELSON SMITH Smitty , powerfully built football and basketball player, forceful speaker, hard worker, dependable, immediate future-California State Teachers College. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Class Vice-President 3, Football l, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, Student Council 2, 3, 4, Student Council President 4, Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club Secretary 3. MARTHA STINE ' S On her tongue is the law of kindness , first to arrive in 306 every morning, quiet and sincere, wears novel specs, interested in Home Ec., blushes prettily, likes bright nail polish, ballerina red shoes, au- skirts, and ways gives help willingly. Home Ec. Club 3, Y-Teens 2, 3. ' SUSANNE SUPPES She was active, stirring, all afire-could not rest, could not tire , wears gor- geous clothes, drives the Cream Puff furiously, fun to be with, vivacious, well- coordinatecl cheerleader and athlete, convincing Swedish maid of Kind Lady . Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Cheer- leader 1, 2, 3, 4, Head Cheerleader 4, Class Secre- tary I, P. M. F. L. Music 3, 4, Senior Play 4, G. A, A, 3, 4. KAY WRIGHT Has a mind of her own, known as Evelyn Wright with her magic violin , star forward of senior girls' bas- ketball team, got G. A. A. letter, enjoys farming and fishing. Chorus 4, Junior Dramat- ics l, G. A. A. 3, G. A. A. Vice-President 3, G. A. A. President 4, Orchestra 4, P. M. F. l.. Music 4, Press Club 4, Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens Treasurer 3. JO ETTA ZERBY Nicky , poised, attrac- tive, charming, has a de- lightful reportee, studied walk, star of Kind Lady . Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Junior Dramatics Club l, Junior Dromatics Club Secre- tary l, G. A. A. 2, P. M. F. L. Music 2, 3, 4, Forensics 3, 4, Forensic State Champion 3, Press Club l, 2, 3, 4, Press Club Feature Editor 4, Senior Play 3, 4, Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens Secretary 4, Yearbook Senior Editor 4. SEHIUH ULHSS Time-T935 fThe Dark Agesj Scene-The Kindergarten room, Southmont Miss Wirick-George, can you or Donny tell me what color this block is? Patsy or Mariie, what is the name of this bird? Margaret, do you know? Yes, thirteen years ago the class of T948 began its career at Southmont. Guided by Miss Nita Wirick, the class of seventeen members readily learned their colors and birds, eagerly preparing for the primary grades. Did you know that the boys of '48 started their sparkling athletic careers together way back in fourth grade? Yes, the boys had formed a track team. They really started their training young! Sixth grade! The last year in grade school! Remember those terrible county exams. At the promotion exercises the class presented a program, Episodes of American Music. Billy Bock, it seems, sang, l Ain't Got No Sweetheart. Has Cowboy Bill still the same trouble? Excitement! The class of '48 started its career in Junior High School by creating havoc in otherwise orderly halls, bumping into monitors, dropping books, and makina a general nuisance of itself. Finally the class was graduated from the Junior High Baby Grades and started into Senior High. At the end of the Freshman year Mariie Raab and Dick Evans won the American Legion Awards. Think! Remember the motto in 305. Yes, as class adviser Miss Lambert impressed many things on the eager Sophomore minds always helping them to be better members of the class of '48, Busy, busy Juniors! And not onlv in activities but in studies, tool! fWho could forget those fifteen book reports?J Not the least of the fun was the trip to Pittsburgh to see State of the Union. Oh, yes, and also that tops in entertainment, Selloiski, the pianist, and his fur-coated assistant, Pardoivitz, from the Hollywood CaroUsel ! Many Juniors participated in the Music and Forensic League contests. Margie Paxson, Jo Etta Zerbv. and Jack Green won state championships. At last! Seniors! IS-e-n-i-o-r-s-you know that word means that you don't have to pay for th-e Junior-Senior Prom this yearj From the first tardv bell of the season till that final Alma Mater the year was a mad rush- yearbook pictures, invitations, name cards, caps anCl QOWUS, Kind l.CICly rel1eGrSCIlS, F0reI1SiC CONTESTS, Junior-Senior prom, and. last of all, Move-Up Day. Oh, well, underclassmen, don't lauah too loudly! Your time is a-comin'. Diplomas in hand, the grand old Seniors of '48 left SOUtl'1m0ni High with the first serious thoughts in twelve years. A Qxujlliif XJX wg? T fl J Ufzzmwiw M Q SY N ax CFI lfjwvx Civ Q, 2 S, 9 2 LR Auf x SEATED-Dan Bowers, Miss Sara Key. STANDING-William Bock, Richard Evans, Francis Marshall, Colette Gels Howard Cummings, Flora Cass, John Green, Jo Etta Zerby. Laying out the dummy, choosing the cover, consulting the printer, photographer and engraver, writing articles, and taking snapshots-such are the poignant memories of the big 9. Driven on by Dan and Flora they accomplished their feat their sighs of relief echoed and re-echoed-and on these pages appear the results ot their labors. Miss Sara Key ,.e. Dan Bowers ,,,, Flora Cass ..,.. Colette Geis Jo Etta Zerby ..es. .lack Green .,..,. Dick Evans ...... Frank Marshall, Bill Bock .......,s.....s,, Howard Cummings e,,,, ,e......w.Advlser Editor-in-Chief Business Manager ,, ,... .,Art ,,,.,,.,Senior ,,.-.s.Class .,... Club ,..,.Sports Features Editor Editor Editor Editor Editors Editor STUDENT CUUHCIL ROW 'l-Richard Livingston, Phyllis Link, Nelson Smith, Elliot Hollenback, Patricia Crisman, James Friont. ROW 2-Mr. Wilbur Wolf, Mary Florence Templin, Becky Schmutz, Constance Siemon, Mary Jane Krause, Jonyce Coll. ROW 3-Stephen Kocis, John Stamon, Ralph Good, Milton Krause, Donald Gallucci, Richard Keelan. The Student Council, organized in 1929 as a body to represent pupils and discuss school improvements, functioned this year largely through its various com- mittees. Nelson Smith, elected by the student body to serve as president, appointed the four committees and their heads early in the year. Pat Crisman led the Booster Committee, which had charge of publicizing interscholastic activities. The Auditorium Committee made preparations tor assemblies and was headed by Dick Keelan. Collecting and attempting to return lost articles was the work of the Lost and Found Committee, which had as its chairman Mary Florence Templin, A new committee this year was the Playground Committee, which was appointed to supervise the equipment of the playground. The leader of this group was Dick Keelan. Nelson Smith, in addition to serving as president, filled the post ot representa- tive on the Southmont Athletic Board. The entire work of the Student Council was supervised by Mr. Wilbur Wolf, high school principal. Even though largely an organi- zation of committees, Student Council has served the student body well. PRESS CLUB ROW i-Colette Geis, Patricia Bender, Mary Louise Just, Mary Lou Dawson, Janet Wertz, Janice Carstensen. ROW 2-Corinne Curry, Marjorie Raab, Kay Wright, Mary Bernet, Janyce Coll, Constance Melvin. ROW 3-Donna Sheehan, Jane Curry, Evelyn Sciotto, Phyllis Link, Joyce Buchanan, Mary Florence Templin, Flora Cass, Jo Etta Zerby. ROW 4-Charles Schultz, Thomas Kern, Franklin Nelson, Robert Ashworth, Dan Bowers, Howard Cummings, Ronald Hoyle, Miss Sara Key. It was a big day, that twenty-sixth day of August, nineteen hundred forty-seven. Not only was it the first day of the 1947-1944 school term, but it also saw the presses begin to roll ffiguratively speakingj on Volume i6 of the Panorama Junior. Under the able leadership of Miss Sara Kay, adviser, Mariie Raab, editor, and Mary Florence Templin, associate editovrg the Press Club made plans for the first issue, for an assembly program, and for the subscription drive-all of which were prominent September activities at Southmont. By the way, the success of the drive was due to the efforts of the business manager, Flora Cass. Arrangements were made with Valley Printing Company to print the monthly paper in eight issues. Plans began to become realities when on September 26 the first Panorama Juniors of the year were seen in the home rooms. This year Tommy Kern, circulation manager, had the iob of seeing that the paper was distributed. MiMi Bernet and Patsy Bender, exchange editors, were responsible for that filled bulletin board in 306 on which were posted the exchange newspapers. Press Club made a few changes this year. Jo Etta Zerby was named feature editor and Jane Curry was named secretary. These staff positions had not existed previously. The club topped off a successful year with the banquet in the spring. HI-U The Southmont Senior Hi-Y Club enjoyed its most successful year since its reorganization in l945. The club was represented at three conferences, the Older Boys' Conference in indiana, Hi-Y--Y-Teens Conference in Johnstown, and the Hi-Y Pre-Legislative Assembly. The organization was entered in a statewide Life Problem 'Discussion Course. The participation in this contest was under the leadership of program chairman, Dan Bowers, who also led other interesting programs during the year. Many excellent speakers presented views on important questions. The meetings were held under the gavel of President Dick Rodgers, with Mr. Wilbur C. Wolf filling the position of adviser. Hud Hollenback served as the club's chaplain for the year. Seven of the club's fifteen members will be graduated this year. These Seniors were among those who helped reorganize the club three years ago. Following their example, future Hi-Y organizations should have many years as highly successful as this one. ROW 1-Thomas Kern, Richard Rodgers, Howard Cummings, Dan Bowers, Donald Fox, Elliot Hollenback, William Lewis. ROW 2-Mr. Wilbur Wolf, Bruce Sciotto, Richard Evans, William Templin, Frank Foster, Martin Horvath, Thomas Rodgers, Franklin Nelson. -N M V Y , sw - :-i , Q N.iJw . E515 :J 1' . W .M M f .A i Xu 55? ,gift-ity ' ...fmf .M 375 t .-M 3, H. . H -rw'-7. s,.ss.f'. .W . Mff sM'si?2Jffs'r ffffsm fn' ' X -F-G' in-' F' .fftrkx Tales ' writif 5-sws:P'5tWif8'?ffgf,' t ...M ,- .. ,M . . W cz ,.. M . . M, M.,... ...MM ,... ,M- .,,..M4M,, , :'t ..,.'2,.H A r , ..,s1y . .,, .,-H f,. M. z- M7 ,tn nn he k V -Nemfg :fi TQ sr '- M T .4 5 i ' Tgr W- A -W 7 st-swf sis, U-TEENS Sadie Hawkins came to Southmont for the first time under the auspices of the Y-Teens. The stronger sex, though wary of being trapped, admitted they had a wonderful time at the dance held in her honor. This affair, as well as the traditional Y-Teen activities-the Christmas party for the children from the Cambria City Mission, the rummage sale, and the Mother- Daughter Banquet, was supervised by the Club's adviser, Miss Olive Katter. She was assisted by the club officers: Jo Anne Livingston, president, Joyce Buchanan, vice-president, Jo Etta Zerby, secretary, Barbara Lape, treasurer, Joanne Mitchell, inter-club council representative, and Margaret Grove, worship chairman. Participation in Y. W. C. A. proiects and preparing interesting programs for club meetings kept the Y-Teens schedule well filled. Their assembly program, an hilarious' farce on Literachure , was one of the highlights of their year. -..f-.-.., ROW 1-Evelyn Sciotto, Barbara Lupe, Margaret Grove, Joyce Buchanan, Jo Anne Livingston, Jo Etta Zerby, Mary Florence Templin, Joanne Mitchell. ROW 2-Suzanne Keelan, Kay Wright, Jean Gerber, Shirley Wagner, Sarah Krause, Florence Wagner, Mary Louise Poorman. ROW 3-Marjorie Paxson, Dolores Blackham, Marjorie Raab, Patricia Bender, Jane Curry, Leah Warsing, Carole Peck, Miss Olive Katter. ROW 4-Constance Melvin, Mary Lou Dawson, Janet Wertz, Mary Joan Jordan, Donna Sheehan, Janice Carstensen, Janyce Coll. ROW 'l-Howard Cummings, Robert Bock, Bruce Sciotto, Thomas Kern, James Leonard, Patrick Foster, Donald Fox, Dan Bowers, William Bock, Ronald Hoyle. ROW 2-Mary Joan Jordan, Dolores Blackham, Phyllis Link, Marjorie Paxson, Flora Cass, Janice Carstensen, Virginia Dodd, Mary Louise Just, Suzanne Keelan, Evelyn Sciotto, Janyce Coll, Jane Curry, Ja Etta Zerby. ROW 3-Miss Ruth Luebbe, William Templin, Mary Louise Poorman, Mary Lou Dawson, Donna Sheehan, Barbara Lape, Colette Geis, Shirley Wagner, Mary Bernet, Margaret Grove, Jean Gerber, Constance Melvin, Patricia Crisman, Neal Poehner. ROW 4-Frank Foster, Raymond Rizzo, Janet Wertz, Mary Florence Templin, Carole Peck, Patricia Bender, Kay Wright, Sarah Krause, Florence Wagner, Jo Anne Livingston, Joyce Buchanan, Lois Leiten- berger, Susanne Suppes, Francis Marshall. ROW 5-Elliot Hollenback, John Staman, Thomas George, Jack MacGregor, John Green, Devon Pardoe, Donald Muncert, Milton Krause, Richard Evans, John Sell, John Berry, Samuel Myers. CHUHHL GHUUPS Just Sing, sing, sing! With Miss Ruth Lutebbe as director, the Southmont choral group practiced this slogan throughout the school year. The first event was the Christmas concert on December 14. Instead ot the usual presentation for the Mothers' Club, the program was given for the public on a Suday afternoon. Various groups participating were the Girls' Ensemble, Mixed Ensemble, Girls', Boys', and Mixed Choruses. Twelve members of the music groups took part in the All-County Chorus and Orchestra program at Westmont High School. Several music groups entered the Pennsylvania Music and Forensic contests. The annual spring concert was held at Westmont High School. The Choruses from each school sang several selections, and combined to sing Dry Bones and The Battle Hymn ot the Republic. Seniors who completed six semesters of choral work were awarded letters. In this way recognition was given to those who J devoted much time and energy to music activities at Southmont. SEATED-Mariorie Paxson, Dan Bowers, Jo Etta Zerby, John Sell. STANDING-William Bock, Mary Louise Just, Corinne Curry, Richard Evans, John Green, Flora Cass, Susanne Suppes, Howard Cummings Colette Geis, Miss Margaret Lambert. lllllll lHllU Three-act drama by Edward Chodorov Under the direction of Miss Margaret Lambert All-Senior Cast Drama by Chodorov replaced the traditional high school comedy, suspense was the keynote this year. Kind Lady , a rich old English spinster, was held captive in her own beautiful home by a beggar who took advantage of her kindness to enrich himself at every opportunity. She succeeded, after several unsuccessful attempts, in getting word of her plight to the police and in the suspense-full climax, help finally came. VHHSITU CLUB ROW T-Samuel Myers, Thomas George, Patrick Foster, John Staman, Ray- mond Rizzo, Stephen Kocis, Ralph Good, Bruce Sciotto. ROW 2-Frank Foster, Richard Evans, Francis Marshall, Richard Keelan, Thomas Rodgers, Jack MacGregor, Donald Fox. ROW 3-Edward Strandquest, William Templin, Nelson Smith, Milton Krause, John Berry, John Sell, William Bock. The Varsity Club in its fifth year at Southmont accepted eight new members. After football season Steve Kocis, Jack McGregor, Pat Foster, Ralph Good, Bruce Sciotto, and manager Fritz George were enrolled. Dan Bowers and George Quirk were admitted after basketball season. Admission to the club is earned by playing in 51W of the quarters of either sport or by two years' duty as a manager. Each member receives a gold letter upon entrance. All senior members are awarded sweaters. Coaches Krouse and Steele were the club's advisers. Q if .. f-' ' QK, I x ,2 3 wx J B X Q CHEERLEHDEHS Constance- Melvin, Suzanne Keelan, Mary Joan Jordan, Joyce Buchanan, Susanne Suppes. Evelym Sciotto, Come on kids, let's get to work! -was the usual shout from the girls' gym room every Monday and Thursday after school. Then a loud S-O-U-T-H-M-O-N-T was heard and a thud and one knew that the cheerleaders were practicing their tyninskas, their cartwheels, and their somersaults to cheer the team on to victory. The-se who so sprightly did the cheering were: Susie Suppes fthe slave clriverj, Joyce Buchanan, Cookie Sciotto, Mee Mee Jordan, Susie Keelan, Connie Melvin fthe new additionl, and Isabelle Lewis fthe sole substitutej. There was a new method inaugurated to elect the cheerleaders. Everyone from the eighth grade to the eleventh grade was eligible to try out for cheerleading. Those who were interested performed before Student Council which elected six cheerleaders by a system of points for outstanding qualities. New gold jackets and navy blue circular skirts gave the cheerleaders the new look . To help pay for these new outfits they sponsored a iim-iam after the Blacklick game. Some very amusing pictures, snapped by photographers Suppes and Melvin, were sold to the students. Southmont, with a snappy cheer Zigazam, Zigazee! , won a close second in the annual cheerleading contest at Somerset. Zigazam and a number of other new cheers with original acrobatic stunts were added to the list by Susie and her gang. ROW 1-Edward Strandquest, John Berry, Richard Evans, Frank Foster, Nelson Smith, John Sell, Robert Buck. ROW 2-Elliot Hollenback, Thomas Rodgers, Richard Bowers, Robert Bock, Jack MacGregor, William Bock, Richard Keelan, Donald Fox, Samuel Myers, Ronald Hoyle, Thomas George, Mr. Steve Krouse. ROW 3-Donald Maxwell, James Green, Daniel Hollenback, Louis Custer, Bruce Sciotto, Richard Rodgers, Rayma-nd Bardill, James Wood, Harry Dishong, Walter Warsing. ROW 4-Stephen Kocis, Richard Maxwell, Patrick Foster, Milton Krause, Ralph Good, Raymond Rizzo, John Staman, William Templin, Ronald Van Scoyoc. FUUTBHLL Thirty prospective gridders turned out that sunny August day, to begin weeks of grueling calesthenics, signal practice, and other drills under the supervision of Coach Steve Krouse. The first game was taken from Beaverdale by an 'I8-O margin, but the Tigers suffered their first and only defeat, 'I3-6, at the hands of their next opponent, Franklin. In this game, the team lost the services of end Frank Marshall, who suffered a broken leg. The Golden Cats took the next three games without being scored upon. They topped Nanty-Glo, 7-O, South Fork, l9-0, and Portage Township, 9-O, in a hard- fought tussel. After rolling over Carrolltown, 'I9-7, the Krousemen smothered their ancient rivals, the Dale Purple Raiders, 27-6. They then plowed through Richland, 'l3-7. Finishing the season with a record of 7 wins and 'I loss, the footballers and their dads celebrated at a banquet sponsored by the borough fathers. ROW 1-Elliot Hollenback, Milton Krause, George Quirk, Edward Strandquest, Nelson Smith, Bruce Sciotto. ROW 2-Dan Bowers, William Bock, Donald Fox, Richard Evans, Frank Foster, John Berry, Jack MacGregor, Louis Custer. ROW 3-Mr. Arthur Steele, Erwin Slomanson, Raymond Rizzo, Patrick Foster, Thomas George, Francis Marshall, Ralph Good, John Staman, Stephen Kocis, William Templin. Q , gg, Q BHSHETBHLL With an early season turnout of nineteen players, coach Art Steele grilled the boys in hopes of another successful season. December saw the Tigers open the season by downing Ebensburg to the tune of 41-35. The non-league games with Conemaugh, Richland Twp., and Ferndale were all dropped by close decisions. ln early January the Golden Cats went out in conquest of the Southern Cambria League crown by downing Bolivar, 42-19, Blacklick 45-16, Beaverdale 32-25, clrubbing Wil- more 60-11, only to be defeated by always dangerous Dale, 26-24, thus throwing the first-half into a three-way tie. The playoff saw Southmont lose again to Dale by a 27-25 score. Not to be discouraged, the Tigers started the second-half in high style by defeating Bolivar, 38-24, Blacklick, 58-26, Dale, 33-28, Wilmore, 48-24, only to be defeated by Beaverdale on the home floor by a 45-31 score. Once again the league was thrown into a three-way tie, this time, Southmont came out victorious, defeating Dale by a 31-26 decision. In a final playoff game, Dale met Southmont for the fifth time, and South- mont lost by a 30-25 upset. The remainder of the season saw the Jungle Cats play only non-league games, defeating Ferndale by a close 43-42 score, and losing to Conemaugh, Richland, and Ebensburg. This brought the season's record to 11 wins and 11 losses. ROW 'l-Corinne Curry, Mary Bernet, Marion Peck, Kay Wright, Janice Carstensen, Leah Warsing, Carole Peck. ROW 2-Jo Anne Livingston, Constance Siemon, Marlene Curry, Shirley Wagner, Barbara Lape, Mary Lou Dawson, Phyllis Link. ROW 3-Joan Rowland, Rita Heaton, Nancy Simmons, Donna Sheehan, Elda Alt, Constance Melvin, Marie Condell, Dolores Blackham. ROW 4-Isabelle Lewis, Janyce Coll, Carol Laine, Suzanne Keelan, Florence Wagner, Mary Lee Weir, Helen Ann McClure, Janet Wertz. GIRLS' HlHlElIlI HSSUBIHTIUH The members of the Girls' Athletic Association have had their most active year since their reorganization in '46, Their progress can be attributed to the co-operation and eagerness shown by the girls at their regular weekly meetings. At the beginning ot the year they elected captains to lead individual teams in each sport. Marion Peck was chosen basketball captain, Corrine Curry led the volleyball team, and tumbling was directed by MiMi Bernet. During the months of September and October, male audiences were entertained by volleyball and mushball games on the recently- improved playground. November and Jack Frost saw the G. A. A. returning to the gym where they made ready tor the intramural basketball games which began in January. A committee devised a point system ftor earning G. A. A. lettersj whereby each V! 1, girl would receive points for attending regularly, holding office, or being captain of one of the teams. For earning a total ot 500 points Kay Wright, Marion Peck, and Donna Sheehan were awarded G. A. A. letters. The officers who were responsible for the success of the year's program were: president, Kay Wright, treasurer, Marion Peck, secretary, Jan Carstensen. August September November December January February March April May May CHLEHDHH Ui 1947-48 Report On Events at Southmont Hi During School Year 'I947-48 26th- 12th- 7th- 14th- 20th-. School Opened ,,,, Y-Teens Initiation ,,,,. Sadie Hawkins Dance ,..., Cheerleading Contest Football Banquet .,,.....,,.,..... 2'lst-Pepsi-Cola Scholarship Tests 4th-Senior Class Play ..,e......... 12th 14th 9th- 23rd 6th- 13th 'l9th ist-Championship Dal-e Y-Teens' Children's Party .. .... , -Christmas Musicale .,s,,,s,.s,, Cheerleaders' Jim-Jam ..,,,, -Sophomore Dance Juniors' Jim-Jam ,7..,.. -Senior Dance .a,,,,,. -County Chorus ...,, 2nd-Forensics ..,. 7th- Spring Concert .,.... 20th-Junior-Senior Prom II s,e ,,es, The best C?J is yet to come The morning after the night before ,.-., A soshul sucksess ,-,.,,, Are you ready? Let's go ,,,, ,,,,A,,,A,,s, ' 'Rxz One dose of NQHCO3 Have your pencils sharpened, please -,.,, Class of 1948 introduces the 'Kind Lady' .,,,,,,,,,. Local Santa makes good .,,.- T'was the Birthday of the King 7 ,s,,s,. , ..,....... ..,......., , ..,.. ' 'Watch the birdie .. Winter Whirl gets a warm reception Tracy Blocks The Hat' ls there a doctor for electricianl in the house?' -....,, We're from Southmont, what's your excuse? Game .,c, ..s,. ' 'C'est tout' ....., The winnah is ---- choruses are better than one You know, you Juniors aren't so bad after all 23rd-Baccalaureate .,,,....,s .,,,, The 'dignified' Seniors 'solemnly' passed down the aisle' 25th- 27th- Graduation ,,,,. School Closed .,,,,. Where, oh where, are the grand old Seniors?' . ,,,.,. Oh, what a beautiful feeling I I I I I I I I I I I I an vvnx :S ff: 35321 W H: w 5' Q K E!! E 5 wigs SQ, I iw H Q 1 ,4 X fx ff wa nah' HHHH IHHTEH When twilight shades invite Memories to claim her own, Then it is that my thoughts Turn to that friend. Others fade from my sight, Years have passed by, Pal of mine, Soitthmont School I'll ne'er forget. Thru those short high school years We knew both joys and fearsg You shared with me my joy, Lightened my grief. Each year knit close the ties Of friendship met, Pal of mine, Sonthmont School I'll ne'er forget. Now though our paths divide, Our hearts are still as one. Old joys hold rapture still Enchant our thought. If we ne'er meet again In years to come, Pal of mine, Southmont School I'll ne'er forget.