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.