St Michaels High School - Michaelinian Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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A Mom for the Ages Two decades ago envoys of the world powers were seated around the council table at Versailles, determined once for all to put an end to war and its terrible consequences. Their work finished, these self-satisfied ambassadors of greedy nations, lusting for power, little dreamed that their Hint-like treaty had struck a spark that needed but time and the winds of demand and oppression to create a worldwide conflagration. And why? Because one chair was not drawn into that historic circle. lts occu- pant was not permitted to voice his opinion, even in the antechamber of this meeting. In the days of old, the Prince of Peace had raised His voice, and Galilee's raging waves were calmed. Might not the same have occurred had Christ's vice- regent been permitted to enter this charmed circle? We are told that men of wisdom profit by the blunders of their predecessors. XfVhy then do not our rulers tL1I'I1 to the only source of help in this hour of world crucifixion? If they heed not His voice in the present, will not their conquering demands but pave the way for a more terrible war in the next decade or two? History repeats itself, we are told. It is to this unwanted delegate, this Alter Ghristus , this greatest of leaders, most brilliant of the world's diplomats and noblest of rulers, that we pledge our spiritual allegiance and for whom we offer our prayers-the Angelic Pastor , Pius XII. BERNARD AI. NOVAK, '43 Comp Sctint Michael . . . Division 302 Dmftee Rfgimrfnt From BHTTGFIQS C011 B6 F0U11d J. Anthony 1716 Mary St. Ev 3183 Paper Hanging R. Beringer 711 St. Michael St. He 9141 Waiting for W. Lease S. Bielewicz 135 So. 12th St. Ev 0406 With the girls R. Bittner 96 Pius St. Ev 1876 With Bunzy R. Bosle 504 Hayes Ave. He 3880 Beauty Parlor R. Bushmeier 19 Lalferty Ave. Ev 0893 In an airplane B. Diethorn 1906 Shamokin St. Ev 1567 Cheering R. Dreistadt 109 So. llth St. He 5453 Bank Night W. Fisher 732 Baldwin Rd. Ho 6478 Waiting for bus L. Grimm 1938 Huron St. He 4388 'telephoning H. Hartman 59 Pius St. Ev 4278 Out with Helen C, Hirt 1738 Gregory St. He 6555 YVriting Letters M. Immekus 118 So. 16th St. HC 2219 Leading Band E. Kolczynski 77 So. 19th St. Ev 0472 Looking for letters A. Krappweis 20 Gregory St. He 4388 Out With Freddy B. Lease 29 WVelsh Rd. He 0658 Flying airplane S. May V 2023 Gregory St. He 0595 Waiting for mailman B. McKihben 115 St. joseph Way He 0000 At the dentist's M. Meyers 1817 jane St. He 5438 St. johns Parish G. Moeller 43 Pitts St. Ev 1568 Waiting for Star R. Myslwiczyk 1711 Mary St. Gil 0000 Wlith the Marines B. Novak 2008 Gregory St. He 2975 Managing Isaly's J. 0'Connor 104 Brosville St. Gi 0000 Blue's Confectionery -I. Panasko 90 Pius St. Ev 7440 Dancing C. Pfister '72 St. Thomas St. Kp 0000 At the Rectory E. Polusny 124 So. 12th St. Ev 5467 Bowling -I. Salava 3114 Arlington Ave. Ev 7764 With a certain Freshie T. Schultz 2 Magdalena St. He 5876 Eating A. Scoglio 40 Gregory St. Ev 1234 At the show M. Settelmaier 120 So. 16th St. He 6852 Typing Trimliur 136 Pitts St. He 5453 Mlith Panasko W. Wichmanowski 126 Pitts St. He 2175 Preaching LORRAINE CRIMM, '43 CATHERINE C. HIRT, '43

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y ,gig ,gg exzrigz--is-rv - 'uf' 1 1 n-15:5-v-uq,5V emma L5 goeewe SEIVITIINIBFR School reopens. Only one more year with our Alma Mater. Father lvalter visits the classrooms and meets the new Freshies. Seniors elect class officers. First assembly for the entire high school. Father Wendelin gives Band members a picnic at South Park. Freshmen are initiated by representatives of the upper classes. Hoo-rah! First free day-Feast of St. Michael. Retreat begins for the high school-Father Raph- ael, C.P., is again our Retreat Master. We're de- lighted to have him return. OCTOBER Retreat ends. Now we must be good! Well, what do you know about it? Another free day. Captain of a local fire company visits the school and gives a talk on fire prevention. Seniors' first class meeting. Seniors begin study of Aeronautics. Miss Barbara Daschbach, librarian at South Side Branch, begins a series of lectures on good reading. Under the supervision of Father lvalter, the school starts a defense scrap drive. Oh, unhappy day! First reports, and they're the new kind-graph. Installation of Student Council officers followed by a Snow Dance. First editor of The Shield keeps the Seniors busy. End of scrap drive-a great success. What! Another free day? NOVEMBER A great event in the Seniors' school life-their last social. Our rings are measured-what a thrill! Seniors begin to study Mechanical Drawing. Supervisors come to see how we are progressing. The missionaries, Father Charles and Father Felix, visit our high school. Fielddtrip-students go to the Arcade to see Wake Islan . First English assembly-all classes represented. Students give Thanksgiving baskets to poor families. Thanksgiving Day-Time out. DECEMBER Father YVendelin takes Band members to see the movie, Flying Tigers. Oh! oh! more trouble- reports again. Some would rather not go home today. Visit from Father Ronald, long interned by the japs. He gives students a talk on war conditions in China. Biology students given Held trip to Carnegie Mu' seum. Glad we're studying about bugs. Aeronautics students visit P.I.A. Interesting trip! Forty Hours' Devotion. Grade school presents Christmas play. Good work! Sophomore social. And what a time we had! Christmas vacation begins. All books left in school. They need a rest, too. JANUARY Father Walter has Hrst pep meeting. Lost our first league game. Hard luck! Girls' basketball team won its first game. Another victory for our girls. Keep it up! Band members receive awards from Father Nven- delin. Victory for boys' basketball team. Dreadful days-midyear examinations. Hope we survive! FEBRUARY Seniors perk up their best for their graduation photographs. Another visit from the Supervisors. They must like us. Valentine Social sponsored by the juniors. And did we enjoy it! Lease left for the Air Corps. Band members present their fourth annual musi- cal. A grand affair! lVashington's Birthday-a free day. MARCH Cover for year book selected. Mother Lucina visits the grade school and the high school. Class rings are in style. Preview of the Passion Play. Ash Wednesday-Seniors make Lenten resolutions. Vocation week. Visiting speakersg student talks: assembly. APR11. Easter vacation-our last vacation as Seniors. Catholic Action Rally and Panel Discussion. MAY Seniors present Class Play-a great success. Freshman Social-last one for the Seniors. Year books are welcomed by the Seniors. Senior Class Day! Boy, what fun! JUNE Here we go again-final exams! The day before our verdict is read. Last day of school. Graduation Day! The day looked forward to by the Seniors for four long years, has at last arrived. GERTRUDE A. MOELLER, '43 TERESA M. SCHULTZ, '43 .far-1. A23

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was WEEE Wfe, the Class of Nineteen Hundred Forty-three of St. Michael High School, located in the City of Pittsburgh, County of Allegheny and Commonwealth of Penn- sylvania, being of sound mind and body, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament, revoking any other will or wills we have previously made. To our dear Alma Mater, we leave the hope that she may prosper and continue her Christlike work of preparing boys and girls to face the battles of life. To our beloved Pastor and his assistants, we leave our sincere gratitude for their efforts in our behalf. To our Director, Rev. Father Walter, we offer grateful thanks for his interest in our sports, as well as in our studies. To the members of the Faculty, we can only say Thank you for your hard Work in preparing us for the life that lies ahead of us. To each of the future Seniors we leave a special token of our friendship: Mary Jean Morris ......,.,.....,,,,,..,............,...,...........,. Agnes Krappweis's ability to make feminine friends David Mahoney ...... ..., ....,........,..,.. B e rnard Novak's and Robert Bosle's curly hair Ruth Martin ......,,,..Y ....,.........,...........,.,,,.,..,,,,,..,,..,..,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,.,,.. A ntoinette Scoglio's hair styles George Anthony ..,,..,.. ....... E ugene Posluszny and William Fisher's synthetic rubber process Catherine Reuk ...,...,.. Hugh McDonough ,....... Leona Lease .............,.. Thomas Erfort ..,..... Catherine Bechtold ..,...,,. Francis Amrhein ..,.,,.. Rose Dominic .....,,.., Frank Episcopo .,,..tt Norma Yochum ...,.. Joseph Am rhei n ..,,..,. .. Mary Lcopardi ...,.,,r Sam Concilla .,...... Cecilia Bishop ..,...... Albert Staab ......... Je-gm Homza ....,.,.,.,.. Mildred Bertel .,.,.... Rosemary Holland. Lucille Piterski ..,..,,,... Freda Pfister ,.........., Margaret Meyer ...... ............,..........................Catherine Hirt's pleasure in writing letters ....,.Bernard Lease's and Stanley Bielewicz's basketball ability G1'1ITl1Tl,S avolrdupois ,.......Ray Mysliwczyk's and Joseph Anthony's art ability Kolczynski's A's on her report .....,...jan1es O'Connor's and Raymond Bittner's scientific ability Schultz's slim figure ,,,M,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Joseph T1-imhur's and john Panasko's good humor Marie Sellelmaicr's shorthand book and her ability to take letters ,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,walter Wichmanowskfs and john Salava's glasses H,,,,,U.,,..,..,..,........Marion Immekus' charm as majorette ......,,,..,.Herbert Hartman's ability in dancing ...,,.......Rosemary Dreistadt's uniform and blouse ....,.C2'll1llllllS Phster's intense academic ambition ..,...,.......Ruth Bushmeiers mathematical skill ...,..Betty McKibhen's independent character Beringer's beaus .......Mildred Meyer's position as Assistant Editor ,,,,,,,,,,,,H....,,,,,,,.,.........Gertrude Moeller's post as cheerleader ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Bernatlette Diethorn's and Sylvia May's love for dancing To both classes of Sophomores we leave our notes on the various subjects. They are no longer useful to us, but may save these students work. To the Freshman Classes we leave the happy thought of spending three more profitable years in the well-appointed classrooms of St. Michael High. In Witness WVhereof, We, the Class of Nineteen Hundred Forty-three, have sub- scribed our names and affixed our seal this hrst day of june, A.D., 1943. SYLVIA MAY, '43 BERNAnE'r'rE M. DIETHORN, '43 Tmfizaxiffigizazrrrci' v Qllllllllkif 'fa ,M