Springdale High School - Electra Yearbook (Springdale, PA)

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4- .fa MR. CHARLES DEVENz1o DEDICATION The class of 1957 is proud to dedicate its ELECTRA to one of the most beloved teach- ers in our school, Mr. Charles DeVenzio, popularly known as Coach D. V. All the stu- dents think the world of Coach and praise him as a wonderful teacher. His American History classes are always the best because he knows how to hold interest with the right amount of study and fun. Coach and his family live in a comfortable, stylish house on Moyhend Street in Spring- dale. He has a charming and lovely wife and three young sons, Charles, Richard and David. Born in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania in 1921, Coach attended grade school there and was graduated from Coraopolis High School. Geneva College was his next step. A popular student, Mr. DeVenzio was elected vice-pres- ident of his class in both his sophomore and junior years. While at Geneva Coach amassed an illustrious basketball record. Sportcasters referred to him as the Coraopolis Flash and Dead-Eye Sharpshooter. Chuck DeVenzio was one of the most skilled basketball play- ers when in 1942 he became the highest scorer in Western Pennsylvania with 240 points for a single season. Without a doubt, the most thrilling event for Coach that year was the night Geneva beat Duquesne in an overtime game which ended 49-45. Geneva has never been able to repeat that performance. Coach graduated from college in 1947 after an interruption for service in the United States Navy. In pursuit of education he at- tended Geneva College, Bethany College, Northwestern University, and the University of Pittsburgh. He holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Education. In 1948, Coach D. V. came to Springdale and Springdale never knew a greater day. Our basketball team became a top contender in the section. Five times Springdale lost the championship by only one game but Coach never gave up. His comment was, It just wasn't my time. The baseball team, under his direction, won first place seven times and was W.P.I.A.L. champion in 1954. It is hard to believe, but Coach D. V. finds time to sponsor the junior class, the Junior- Senior Prom and the sale of peanut brittle by the junior class. He has many interests but his idea of heaven would be sports every day. It is very evident that we of Springdale High School consider Mr. DeVenzio a swell teacher, a great coach, and a thoroughly won- derful person.

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Farewell . . . This year we say farewell to one of the best loved people in our school system. Mrs. Estelle Hendrickson, secretary to the Super- vising Principal Mr. Marshall, is retiring. Mrs. Hendrickson was born in Harmar Township, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mahaffey. Her elementary education was re- ceived in Harmar Township, Sharpsburg, and Springdale. Since there was no high school in Springdale, she secured her high school edu- cation at Tarentum. She taught school for two years at Birdville. In 1909 she was married to Mr. John Hen- drickson and the young couple set up house- keeping in Springdale. The Hendricksons had four children. In 1924 Mr. Hendrickson was chosen as secretary to the Springdale Board of Educa- tion and secretary to the Supervising Prin- cipal. At his death in 1926 Mrs. Hendrickson was elected to fill that position and she has served in that capacity ever since. During those years she helped and be- friended countless people. They all remember her for her kindness, her willingness to help a person in need. She is especially loved by the teachers of our school. As a teacher in the Springdale School District I was priv- ileged to meet Mrs. Hendrickson. She was al- ways considerate, gracious and sympathetic to all with whom she came in contact. Forget- ful of self, she worked tirelessly and consci- entiously for the best interests of others. Her influence and guidance have been an inspir- ation for many who cherish the memory of this staunch and loyal friend. --Amelia Cooper Forester. At the time the Allegheny Valley jointure was formed, Mrs. Hendrickson was elected as secretary of the Joint Board and as secre- tary to the Supervising Principal. Mrs. Hendrickson has many line qualities but her most outstanding one is forgetfulness of self. She never thinks of herself first but did her best for the other person. Elfreda Kun- kle Jack is one of the many people who can attest to this fact. I know Mrs. Hendrickson as a wise and understanding friend. She is never too busy to offer kind words, sympa- thetic notes or interesting conversation. She is a person who can never be forgotten. She made no effort to impress people with her worth. She didn't have to. It shone 'round her. Mr. Charles E. Williams likens her to the lamplighter in a story once told to him. I could never see the old lamplighter as he went about lighting the lamps because it was dark at the base of the lamp post, but I knew where he'd been by the row of lights he left behind him. Mrs. Hendrickson's friends will be glad to know that we will not completely lose her. She will remain as secretary of the Springdale School Board. The words of Supervising Principal Mar- shall hold our wish for the future of Mrs. Hen- drickson. I am certain that all who have known her through her years of service will remember her for her many kindnesses. We wish that she will greatly enjoy her retire- ment.