St Peter High School - Petrel Yearbook (Reading, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1955 volume:

Consecrated Hands Record J I A Golden Jubilee L fi jp X, 4 A , '1 7 . 1 .P Y inf 1 1 .. 1 1 9 '- I. QLQ , 1. La I. i.- ,, A lv .qu Q i A 1 5 Q 1- ? H Al I 3 f , Z v w Y 1 'll 5 a 5 Q 5, H 11 1. -ll gh. lu 0 -N. Xxx, zn the , XX - ,I -f-:qq:,f,. ::,l::,,,,- ' ' PM ,W if 2-T E wqffr' I 'If e ..r I YI .fl I , xy, ,ff 'E .4 4 ff I ' f C lb! I , 1 K X X There he stands, eternalhf, a priest, the true fzfure, of the Son of God. Hebrews VII:4 x Uplzftm' by the Im'pz'mlz'0n N 0 f H is Priestly Years. I M827 I We dqgzfzmte the T f .oufrykn H f nl X ST. P,iiITER'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL READING PENIXWYLIQINIA 1955 W X X 1 M M ff 4' 1, .Q Y! - nl, w Nb KW x 1, 1 ,H 51 x I I 1 J if 55' J' ,sr 2 ,M - mf. lj! ':'1 MF'-Hfis'-': .V ..,.m,,,.. Wi? .51 ',:? 1. .51 ,gm -,ef if ::: 252 A G THE REVEREND MICHAEL V. REING Ordained May 31, 1905 Pastor of St. Peter's since 1924. N 3? Vgx, Q... ,,11 2 E5 gz' b f 1 F . 'A ' ' ' 1 Q-'1Z. 1 .Q -A 1 1'1-' ,,,1:.,: 1..', 111- 1,111 1 .121 ,1 1 ,1-1 ,V 1V'1 A . if Q 11,. ,,.- - . . i .. 1 11 ' 'f U' 1 1 1 0 -X U !7'lY9? 'l x Ex x xiii Ns ii! .r 'ff-'H f':ffe1v1 sffi--vf'-r w'- . , , W' , . A 1- ' I A Our Be! 0 ea' Pastor The Reverend Michael V. Reing More than fifty years ago a young boy-then known as Michael Reing-left his home in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania and en- tered St. Charles seminary to prepare for the Priesthood. He was ordained on May 31, 1905-just fifty years ago. After serving in various churches of the Archdiocese, Father Reing came to St. Peter's, Reading, on January 2, 1924-more than thirty-one years ago. During all these years his priestly hands have ministered unto the people of Reading-our parents, our friends, ourselves- the things that pertain to God. In tribute to his Golden Years, let us ever pray that God may bless his labors with abundant fruit, and that they to whom he has ministered may be his. joy and consolation here below and in heaven his everlasting crown. Wikis For every high priest taken from among nzen is appointed for men in the things pertaining to God . . . Hebrews V :l-2 At the very dawn of our life on earth, the priest's hands poured on us the saving water of Baptism. From that moment on, his sacred ministry touched on every important moment of our lives. By the hands of the Bishop-who is First a priest-we are made soldiers of Christ in Confirmation. The priest's anointed hands are raised over our heads in absolution. As another Christ, the priest re- enacts the supreme mystery of Calvary every time he says Mass. His consecrated hands place the Sacred Host on our tongues: those same hands are raised in nuptial blessing as he is the official witness of the Church in the Sacrament of Matrimony. And how often those blessed hands have brought strength and consolation to our dear ones as they prepared them to leave this world! X . ' 1 . -N .9113 -- 'ji-3 fs' FW ' si' a . ,.ai1I-Zelw 2: .ixiii . rss' , ,,.,.5 ,., .., ,., Z P 1 fx ,ig ! N J Q Q HIS HOLINESS, POPE PIUS XII Raised to the Chair of St. Peter March 2, 1939. In person, I am far away from you, bu! I am with you in spirit, and I rejoice to see how well disciplined you are, how firm in your faith in C hristf' Colossians Il:5-6 These words of St. Paul could very well be a message from our saintly Holy Father, Pope Pius XII. From his faraway home in the Vatican, he speaks to us often through radio messages, but more often through the voices of our pastors and priests who make known to us his wishes. Though Our Holy Father is valiantly coping with world-wide problems in an age of Marx, machines, and materialism, he is a man who radiates spirituality and love of God. This spirituality and love of God he would have us, his children, refiect in our lives by bidding us in the words of St. Paul, Go on, then, ordering your lives in Christ jesus, Our Lord. ruler the care HIS EXCELLENCY, THE MOST REVEREND JOHN F. O'HARA, C.S.C. Installed Archbishop of Philadelphia, january 9, 1952. We would put on the lips of that other Shepherd of our souls, our own loved Archbishop O'Hara, the words of St. Paul: 1 would bring courage to their hearts, I 'would see them 'well ordered in Iozfe, enriched in every way with fuller undersland- ing so as to penetrate the serret revealed to us by God the Father and by Jesus Clzrist , . Colossians 11:2-3. The erection and the expansion of so many high schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in the last few years is an eloquent tribute to our Archbishop's solici- tude that the high school boys and girls under his care shall be penetrated by the whole treasury of wisdom and knowledge which is stored up in jesus Christ. of the Wz'se Shepherds In 1929-just a year before his Silver Jubilee in the Priesthood at the request of Cardinal Dougherty, Father Reing undertook the opening of a four-year accredited high school in St. Peter's School which, for sev- eral years prior to that year, had pro- vided a two-year commercial course for the children of St. Peter's and the surrounding parishes. Thus it was that Father Reing registered for old St. Peter's another first in Berks County-St. Peter's Reading Catholic High School. THE REVEREND MICHAEL V REING , Established Four-Year Ac- 6 0 0 credited High School at St. Peter's in 1929. THE REVEREND IGNATIUS J. SZAL Instructor in Apologetics Spiritual Director gms Students fir mv-A THE REVEREND JOHN J. LYNCH Instructor in Religion Director of Athletics The members of the faculty of St. Peter's Reading Catholic High School are, in addition to the two parish Priests who teach Religion, Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. For long years they have worked under the guidance and encouragement of Father Reing. We, the Class of 1955, feel that we are better prepared to meet the problems of a changing world and to be standard bearers for Christ because the loved members of our faculty have shown the way. Z SISTER M. ROSE PERPETUA SISTER MARIE REINE Music English and Commercial Studies ai' SISTER SISTER MARY FLORENT MARIE STANISLAUS 6.1! Religion, Latin, History National Problems Mathematics, Science Art fi is I9 MOTHER M. ST. DOROTHY Principal Religion, Biology, Spanish R. C. IS NO exception to the munificent program of the Tuberculosis and Health Association of Reading. Here Miss Esther Fricker QD and Miss Lorette Botzum, visiting nurses, confer with Dr. Lucille Tucker-Greene as they check the results of the recent Mantoux Tests administered to the students. flourzklzes and grow ' 4 1 . l NOT TOO BAD, thinks joseph Galdun, as Dr. Father john Lynch, Sports Moderator, and Coach Lucille Tucker-Greene administers the Mantoux Lew Bertsch congratulate Kenneth Brice, an up-and- Tests which will determine whether or not the student coming sophomore, on his fine contribution to the has been exposed to an active case of TB. Bobby basketball season. Tarnoski awaits his turn. Af. '2....? 'Pu WELL INSTRUCTED in the eternal truths, we are prepared to make our contributions to the vital problems of the day. Social studies equip us with a better understanding of these problems, biology, physics, chemistry, and mathematics prepare us for the field of science, commercial studies equip us for the business world, literature and the languages enrich our lives. . . . What excuse shall we have if we pay no herd . . .? Hebrews: II, 3. Ol'ver Rashnell, fl- D f 'Vi rald H Frehn, 15- raur...., , ,R,Po1ini.H- 1 ' . .Md1,G.F1f2Se f .' CLASS or ss: cl-f? 15' Rowuw Mecforya Zed Row' Ea .aoaiaum R- Tafnoskh J' BMS' P. Bialek, M- Slowlk- C'.t.D D grobias' G, Simms, F' Kafl- J Row: M. Gibney. C.'Rgndl, Raw: D, Kovalusky, 1. M. Gates, G- Kocan' T Our four years at R. C. have quickly run their course. llut oh, the memories! They will he cher- ishecl long after we have faeecl the sterner problems of life. liut we can clo more than just dream. XVe have hrozlclenecl our interests, strengthened the houcls of friendships, eultivzltecl our social life. VVC have lezirnecl to live with one another, to accept one another's faults-to acknowledge one another's assets. Our religion classes have equipped us with 21 sense of values. NVQ have met the past with the present when we clelvecl into Latin cleclensions- Sir VVz1lter Seott's romance tales-Prohlems of American l7e1uoerz1cy- Key members of the Band and the Glee Club are also class officers. They chat after the Spring Musicale. CL.-rj Y. Usher, presidentg M. Gibney, treasurer and C. Raiti, secretary. 'I SENIOR CHEMISTS Margaret Gibney and Con- FATHER SZAL demonstrates the relationship of the cetta Raiti settle some up-to-now baffling questions Holy Family to the Blessed Trinity, and the means to by their distillation experiment as George Zdravecki overcome temptation as fl. to rj H. Oliver, M. looks on. Gates, and D. Tobias give Father their full attention. Gztz'a'z'ng us in our attempts to XVe have matured from hewildered freshman to enlightened seniors. We recall now, that our Freshmen Initiation was only a preview of the fun the future had in store. ln quick succession, the reverie of happy hours fills our memories-the day our class rings arrived, the dances, the parties, and the picnics, when all thoughts of school work were laid aside, the thrilling moments at the lmasketliall games, the usual suspense that comes with the distribution of reports. Yes, we have lived a full and happy life at R. C., and now, we leave her hallowed halls with our class motto engraven on our hearts- Forward everg backward never. GERALD FITZGERALD is apparently enjoying THESE SENIORS fr. to 1.1 Miriam Gates, Cather- helping Geraldine Kocan and Geraldine Skuczal do ine Dutko, Dorothy Tobias and Ilona Rashnell are some research work for English class. not unaware of the important part typing can play in their future pursuits. A ffgfii-D ik- melee ez better lzfe As juniors, we are ever conscious that there is but the final year remaining before our high school experiences come to an end. The realization that junior year is a necessary preparation for this last year, prompts us to take an ardent interest in our school work. Our religion course, stressing the moral law, prepared us for the journey ahead and was made a never-to-lme-forgotten part of us. Chemistry, once a frightening and foreign science is now a gratifying accomplishment. Through the channel afforded by American history, the American theory of government of the people, by the people and for the people is empha- sized and made explicit. Few subjects intrigued us as much as short- hand and typing or completely caught our fancy as much as the beautiful musical quality of the Spanish language. Fully trained and well informed, we look to our senior year with confidence. PETER GULDEN will say all is muy bien, when Joan Talarico and Ann Grab discover the omis- sion of punctuation in this day's lesson. Virginia Ochocki fri seems to be enjoying the catch. KNOWLEDGE OF office ma- chines and actual experiences in bookkeeping are afforded girls who utilize their free time in the Office Practice Room. Cl-rl Catherine Die- iienderfer and Frances Stevenson enjoy operating the addressograph, CAPABLE AND earnest priests daily sacrifice time and energy to teach the upper classes Religion. Here Father Lynch listens as Ruth Shaaber ffl tells of OUR PURPOSE in LIFE. Theresa O'To0le QD and Dolores Domday are deeply attentive. while Joan Domday and Janet Kroenig record the Duplex. ,E H 67 . U .. Y . r' - ,p A M . 1 'P ' ' if ' ' ' 'V Q Ot .' O ka' N6 if if if Lg' 5' ,8, .,. 11 . L. , gg 55 v HX 'aw .1 ' . 4 . . M' r , X' -' V . , , f , K . NWT. ,, , 1, W z I sislfff Jfxqr 4. X Q. 0 . ,I O Nkkf MARY ANN BERZOWSKI and Kenneth Brice marvel at the transforma- tion made by the microscope. Florence Zawatowski patiently awaits her turn as Joseph Lakatos records his findings. Mother M. St. Dorothy, Biology instruc- tor, directs activities. ZEALOUS SOPHOMORES find plane geometry more intriguing than fresh- man algebra. Joanne Konopelski, Dennis Torchia, and Marie Gibney are attentive pupils as Gloria Wiczalkowski explains the problem. THE SOPHOMORE English Club is conducting one of its weekly discussion meetings. Nancy Fitzgerald, the Chair- man, appears satisfied with the progress, while Edward Lynch Crl and Thomas Terefenko listen thoughtfully to Joan Lakatosh, who has the floor. Sister Mary Florent directs activities. Proudly, we, the class of '57, take our place among the upper classmen. No longer lowly freshmen, we begin to feel more and more like an important and integral part of our beloved RC. Our school work now takes on a fuller and more signihcant meaning. Through Religion, we learn of the growth, the human failing, and the ultimate triumph of the Catholic Church. In Latin, we delve into the glorious days of Rome, and follow Julius Caesar in his Gallic campaign. The wonders of biology, and the theorems of geometry open new horizons to those of us who are scientifically inclined. As the result of being introduced to immortal works in English literature, we become more scholarly and proficient in the use of our language. From all this we emerge with clearer minds, firmer steps, and more specific goals. IICNNII, 409. WELL DON.E, Sister Mary Florent tells john Lacy as he answers the questions of his fellow fresh- man in the Latin class. in all things How can we ever express the wonder and the amazement that filled our minds when we hopefully entered RC as students that bright September morning in 1954. Quickly, though, we were made to feel at home. October formally welcomed us as students, and soon we delved more deeply into religion, history, Latin, English and algebra, thus CL.-r.J M. Hertzog, J. Connors, and R. Shaaber breathe a sigh of relief, as they tell Father Lynch and Father Szal that they have come out unscathed from the Freshman Day antics. -Jg5Q ' ., T 52 X - ' - f - . i -it J CL.-r.J Standing-A. Slowik, C. Gable, and M. E. Nelis find algebra one of the challenging subjects in the freshman year. Seated-C. Kofroth plugs away, but the camera man seems to have distracted J. Connor and E. Madl. broadening our intellects. The days and months pass quickly and we feel more and more at home as we participate in the school activities. The dances, the parties and songfests captivate us. The opportunity to become mission representa- tives thrills us. The charms of music lure us as many of us join the band and the glee club . . . FRESHMAN. ART students are very proud of their Vocation Week project. Prayer is the key to the problem, Rosemarie Roske tells Elaine Duda Crj and Carol Kofroth. 1OURVd Q- 54, 'Co lo t I eng 'f,gb Q V--e H1-H- ' rwffomm , . ,O --. -L-x......,.,., WE WILL TRY to justify the confidence placed in us, smile the newly elected Freshmen Class officers. lClockwiseJ: M. Hertzog, secretaryg G. Nally, presi- dentg W. Saloka, vice-presidentg A. Slowik, treasurer. . . . But the religious programs make us realize how fortunate we are to be Americans where we can practice our Faith openly. VVe gratefully acknowledge the invitation to become school Sodalists and the opportunity to participate in the Vocation Triduum. Another inspiring experience was the Retreat during Holy VVeek. How our hearts were touched as we received Holy Com- munion for the first time as a group. FRESHMEN: fl.-r.J 1st row: M. Pawlik, G. Babb, S. Terefenko, E. Lucas, R. Roske, A. Slowikg 2nd row: E. Madl, J. Babczak, M. Nelis, E. Hassler, D. Giangiacomo, M. Hertzogg 3rd row: F. Bierschmitt, E. Nally, R. Hertzog, C. Gable, R. Shaaber, J. Smale, C. Kofroth, B. Mulqueen, J. Connor, E. Duda, T. McCroryg 4th row: J. Lacey, M. Cambria, W. Maguire, J. Swist, J. Walker, W. Saloka, D. Ratajc- zak, J. Garito, J. Stevenson. s ' .-1 'Km Snaps of 1 im A -x School J Aciz vz'!z'e5 1' fa? viz' W-ml gl NLNBC b WRA W i Activities fm IX eo. ',p-1. MIK, C,1 s,,,'l x., ii I4 .1 -- A.-N , GUR PASTOR shares in all our joys. He is with us to hear the rhythmic beating of RC Band, the mellow tones of the Glee Club. He inspires the realistic rendering of our plays, the high ideals of our publications. He counsels us in our dances and encourages our Sodality meetings. Indeed, he may well say, Here stand I, and the children God has given mc. Hebrews, III 113. AQ 1 I y 7' -n- ,A I - 1 fi-nv ' 5 N fu' , J 3 -.3 s f-sw C b V . 5 . - Viz! , ' v, .N qw, H43 LJ ' ' A ' . , x if B I 1 - 1 ' K, fb, A . -mg: 'W-ar , vu, 'Qau ,, f ,-,, f fi MRS. SHLUTZHAMMER CHelen Oliverj of the P.T.A., has just thrown the Foster family and their guests into an uproar by reading Mrs. Foster's confession to being a bigamist. To add to the confusion Mr. Foster CE. Paolinil orders Oogie CH. Frehnj out of the house as the startled Judy CI. Rashnelll protests. The other members of the Cast registering their amazement are Cl.-r.J Mitzi CH. Saranczakj Eloise CE. McCroryJ Mrs. Hotchkiss CM. Gatesj Randolf CR. Paolinij and the weary Mrs. Foster CC. Raitil. 1- L . '--'fr ' W ith His approval, we present our plays . . . DON'T BE SILLY, Father, I hardly know the boy, Judy tells her father as he tries to unravel the report of her elope- ment. Cl.-r.J Mrs. Foster CC. Raitij, Judy CI. Rashnellj, Mr. Foster CE. Paolinij, Randolf CR. Paolinij. r ? tx 1, 3 - f '11, Q . 'g 1 1-i ,-, A itz 1 From the seemingly unending rehearsal periods to the last presentation, A Date with Judy, for all its lightness of plot, brought home to us a lesson of sincerity of purpose. Judy, in the person of Ilona Rashnell, portrayed the idea of an irresponsible and thoughtless teenager, with a personal ambition in view as a reward, who figured the end would justify the means when she set out to help the Community Chest. Through all the conniving, Richard Paolini, as Randolph, the kid brother, kept the audience in an uproar as he tantalized Judy and her friend Mitzi fHelen Saranczak-Yvonne Usherj. From the scheming plans of Judy to the guileless performance of Eloise QPatricia Bialek-Elizabeth McCroryj the characters, both major and minor, held the audience in mirthful glee from curtain call to the finale. JUDY CI. Rashnelll and Barbara CC. Dutkoj try to induce Hannah QD. Ko- valuskyl to enter her prize cake recipe into one of the contests they are entering to raise money for the Community Relief. OOGIE SINGS, I Got a Date with Judy, for his lady-love. His singing leaves much to be desired, but his enthusiasm touches Judy's heart as she exclaims, Oh Oogie, it's marvelous! I think you're just-well-brilliant l Y-F BUT REX, I hardly know you, exclaims Judy, as she mistakenly thinks Rex CJ. Brossj is asking her to elope. Suzie CM. Gibneyb Q we .ful-5.3-w3i l N! and Randolph, QR. Paolinij kid sister and kid brother are duly impressed. CARMEN CAMBRIA, Paul Tibbetts, Eugene Pao- THE PUBLISHING of THE ROCK calls for close lini, and Frank Karli look over the copy for the sports attention t0 many details- Ilona Rashnell Csfandinzb, page as they prepare tg meet the deadline, the BUSlI'lCSS Manager, is ably assisted in this W0l'k by Cl.-r.J Geraldine Skuczas, Geraldine Kocan, and Dolores Kovalusky. 4 - CL.-r.J janet Kroenig, Dorothy THE TYPISTS are important Tobias, Connie Raiti, joan Domday, members of the staff. fl.-r.J M. and Yvonne Usher help to proof- Slowik, C. Dutko, P. Bialek, enjoy read copy as THE ROCK is about using the new typewriters as they to go to press. prepare the Final copy. uf, mx DOROTHY BONK, Editor - in - chief of THE ROCK. 1 : K '56 1? THE ROCK, our All Catholic school paper, is published four times during the school year. Through its news articles it is intended to keep the students and their parents informed as to the importance and significance of school events and activities. Its articles and editorials try to encourage each of its readers to live a good Christian life hy observing the virtues of prayer, industry, charity, and loyalty. CL.-r.J Dorothy Bonk, Frances Stevenson, Catherine Diefender- is fer, Ilona Rashnell and Helen 3 I Saranczak are all attention as they perform the important task of proofreading. They believe in the motto, Better sure than sorry, as they keep the dictionary handy. ? Dorothy Bonk End moments of amusement in their task of identifying pictures for THE PETREL. Miriam Gates finds the work more absorbing. th P E T R E L ELIZABETH MCCRORY Cstandingl and Yi- u 5 ' MARGARET GIBNEY, Cstandingj dis- CL.-rj Margaret Gibney and Con- cusses the 1954 All Catholic PETREL certa Raiti, Co-editors of THE with Edward Madl, as Concetta Raiti PETREL. explains the 1955 Dummy to Harold Frehn. The lnenihers ofthe Class of '55, who now call 'I' H Ii l'1i'llRliI, their very own, hope that its pages will always remind its readers of the opportunities that have been theirsg that it will ever stir in their hearts a devoted loyalty to .Xlma Mater and to their teachers. Most of all they hope that every glance at it will remind them to pray for our heloved Jnhilarian, Father Reing, whose zeal for souls made Reading Catholic possible. Y J 4 Mr. Theodore Serba, the faithful Monitor of the march- ing band gives instructions to William Saloka and Sammy Padovani before the return march in the Holy Name Parade. the AN The Dear Lord in creating the world gave a musical tune to the chirp of the birds, placed rhythm in the sound of the wind, and implanted a love for music in the hearts of men. In listening to the birds and the wind, this seed, as it were, burst forth, for he, too, longed to produce a tune. So it is with our Band. Each member of the Band, in his own way sets forth his emotional impulses, his love for the beauty around him. When a student enters Reading Catholic, he is given an audition for the Band. If accepted, his talents in the line of music are developed by patient training and tireless practice. Beside the group sessions, each receives individual lessons. The fruit of this labor is shown when the R. C. Band participates in religious and civic functions. Clad in the cherished blue and gold uniforms, they proudly march down Penn Square, both in the Christmas and Holy Name parades. A tradition dear to many hearts is the annual march in honor of our deceased veterans on Memorial Day. Marching boots are set aside to be replaced by the attire of spring. Our revered jubilarian, Father Reing, congratulates Margaret Gibney on her skill in conducting a chorus at the annual Musicale. Other members of the Glee Club shown here are Cl.-r.J 1st row: J. Lakatos, G. Patrick, C. Diefenderfer, F. Stevenson, B. Shisslak, Y. Usher, G. Skuczas and D. Kovaluskyg 2nd row: A. Fiore, M. Mason, J. Konopelski, M. Hertzog, J. Talarico, S. Terefenko, E. Duda, C. Gable and M. Pawlik. M l 'Y .... 1.3 H, 44 C df? 'l 'il e gg 'ii rfff ir ' 9,1 ii I -1 'Q . e I rf 17 A . 1 an i t p gv x ' XCXMA v X n pq I t T! ,- fx ' . I in 'f k x ,fav YJ A T o f K I No, RC Concert Band is not playing at the shore-they are posing after the annual spring concert in St. Cyri1's beautiful auditorium. fl.-r.J 1st row: W. Saloka, D. Tobias, Y. Usher, C. Connor, F. Zawitowski, D. Konik, R. Shea, E. Sokol, P. O'Brien, F. Stevenson, A. Kalonowski, J. Stevenson, M. Gibney, D. Cavalucci, Mr. Gus King, Directory 2nd row: P. Di Blasi, S. Padovani, M. Glass, F. Varone, A. Tyler, A. Izzo, P. Tibbetts, P. Guldin. and GLEE CLUB M-hi AAF' 5 P' I , . Q . D 1 ,. AA'- 1 4 ,.. 2 lx? ag silv- ng' in .nil Elizabeth McCrory, our petite drum major, has no difficulty keeping in step even when marching uphill. Members of the marching band relax as they reach the City Park, the terminus of the Holy Name Parade. Cl-rj lst Row: D. Tobias, Y. Usher, M. Gibneyg 2nd Row: J. Stevenson, D. Konik, A. Kalinowski, F. Varone, C. Connor, 3rd Row: A. Tyler. 2 mai s' M JL.: 'Mi 1 l, ...I Father Reing presides at his thirty-first May Procession in Sf. Peter's, as Father Szal takes the crown for Our Lady from Suzanne Heinecke, R. C. 's May Queen. Other members of the senior class prepare to pay their tribute to the Queen of May. Margaret Gibney, of the Sodality, arranges flowers at Our Lady's Shrine on December 8. 'lil' Il 'ii Q9 Three R. C. Seniors lead the May Procession. Cl-rj F. Karli, E. Paolini, H. Frehn. 28 N.. 'MY .U 54'Q31t,. Q. Our prayers Through these crucial years which lead us through adolescence to maturity, those selfless l guardians of our youth, the Priests and Sisters on the faculty of RC, realize that the heart and mind must be trained in the science of prayer as well as in the subjects which, of themselves, have a mere worldly value. So, through our high school years we have been gently lead in an atmosphere of religion and prayer. Devotion to Our Blessed Lady has been the keynote of our years at Reading Catholic. And why not? ls she not the Mother of God through whom all graces come to us? So it is Htting that we place ourselves in her care, for her heart is His Kingdom. The May Procession, during which we crown Our Blessed Lady Queen of our hearts is a loving climax to the year in which we tried to keep close to God through the heart of His Mother. tw-' 1 S. .l-Ieinecke attended by M. il-rj Father Gluntz, M. Gibney, Ram C11 and B. Flowers enter an R. C. Senior, and Father St. Peter's Church, followed by Leonard O.S.B., as they leave Father Lynch and Father Szal. Our Lady's shrine in St. 1 Benedict's. ft 1 i xl! 7 X f ' 1 J W ,gf DOROTHY TOBIAS, by popular vote of the student body, was selected Snow Queen. She is evidently enjoying her king as she sits beneath the Christmas tree. X v-,,f - like THE PEACE and happiness which fills our hearts at Christmas time are evident in the ex- pressions of D. Tobias CD and I. Rashnell, as they gaze lovingly at' the Nativity scene. The Christmas spirit was ushered in at Reading Catholic early in Advent, when the Advent wreath appeared, and one by one the burn- ing candles reminded us to keep our hearts ready to welcome our Infant King. Then, too, the strains of Adeste Fidelis and O Little Town of Bethle- hem floated through the walls as the Band pre- pared to participate in the annual Christmas Parade. Our own Christmas assembly, when we read the Gospels and sang the carols, was a final preparation of our hearts for the moment when we could kneel before the Crib on Christmas morning and offer our tribute to the Infant Jesus. are czwitlz His help in? NOTHING LIKE a good 'Coke' to cool you off, M. Slowik tells J Bross. M. Gibney agrees. Mr James Antosy, our faithful chaper- one looks on. Q 1?SI.Lvr if tm ft li it HAVING PAID their tribute to the Infant Savior, R.C. seniors spend an unforgettable night at the Snow Dance. P. Bialek vies with the record player as other seniors enjoy the fun. CClockwiseJ D. Tobias, C. Dukto, P. Bialek, M. Gibney, C. Raiti, H. Frehn, j. ,chown T 111 The SNOW DANCE will stand out in the memory of the students for the warmth of its joy. Here D. Tobias and C. Raiti adjust garlands of glittering foil to their Christmas tree. K 1 Qt f fBN 5 R. X 9- Q..- 9 Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. J an. jan. Jan. jan. jan. jan. jan. jan. ,I an. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. 54-BASKETBALL SCHEDULE-'55 Alumni jim Thorpe Pottsville Port Carbon St. Patrick's Easton Cath. St. john's St. Matthew's St. Katharine's Bethlehem Cath. St. Matthew's Lansdale Cath. Lebanon Cath. St. john's Easton Cath. Port Carbon St. Katharine's Lansdale Cath. Jim Thorpe Bethlehem Cath. Pottsville Cath. St. Patrick's St. john's OPP. RCHS 73 81 31 46 58 69 67 52 36 386 56 59' 51 43' 65 78' 25 97' 76 57' 52 61' 59 77' 55 60 92 60' 47 49' 68 67 29 82' 52 33' 65 67 81 44' 50 56 54 67' 76 52 ' Suburban Catholic League Games U Suburban Catholic League Shaughnessy Playoff Game League Record-Won, 95 Lost, 5 Season Record-Won, 155 Lost, 8 COACH LEW BERTSCH and Father john Lynch guided the Eagles in a victorious season of loop war fare as the Class of '55 made its farewell ccintribu tion to the RC Sports program. Standing in the back 2 row, left to right are Coach Lew Bertsch, Bob Tar 1 noski, Frank Karli, Gerald Fitzgerald, and Rev. J. J Lynch, athletic director. Front row, left to right are Rick Paolini, Ken Brice, Dennis Gallagher, and Gene Paolini. BOBBY TARNOSKI Q61 of the Eagles awaits a possible rebound as Frank Karli leaps high in the air to get a shot away from the outstretched hands of a St. John's player. Despite efforts like these, the Eagles lost for the second time to a strong Mana- yunk quintet. ' 3 He leads us zzz sports VVith the lack of height and only eight men on the squad, Coacli Lew l5ertsch's lfaglcs conihined a tremendous one-two scor- ing punch with teamwork, and the result was an eye-opening seasonal log of li wins and 8 losses. ln the four or five seasons prior to the current one, a glance at the llhiladelphia Snlmurhan l.C2'lQllC'S standings would show the Feathered Flock trying to stay clear of the cellar, despite the efforts of the team. This year, however, things were different, as the lfaglcs finished the campaign in a second place tie with St. john's. liohhy Tarnoski had a sensational season as he broke the school record of 559 points, set hy his hrother Frank. Boh finished the season with 509 tallies. llowever, his work was not confined to shooting, as he was in on every play. The other half of the scoring duo, Frank Karli, collected 403 points. Like Tarnoski, he worked for his points, as he was the teain's leading rehonnder. LEW BERTSCH, the Eagles' capable and patient coach. I-al -Z 1 ,r FRANK KARLI, the Eagles scrappy guard and top rebounder battles with Leo Webb C73 of St. John's for a rebound as Bobby Tamoski and Gerry Fitzgerald move into assistance if needed. and encourages zz!! The rest of the team finished in this scoring order: 'ff f Kenny llrice, liugene llaolini, Gerry Fitzgerald, Den- N. nis Clallaglier, joe tialdun, and Rickie l'aolini. These lwoys set up plays and frequently would give the shots to Tarnoski and liarli whose wonderful shooting per- centage made up the hulk of the lfagles' scoring. ff Menilmers of the team credit much of their success ,S to the patience and understanding of their Coach, Lew liertsch, and to the wise and tirni guidance of Father , ' i, ,I its , ,... John Lynch, their Spiritual Director. -r 'r'o-ws... ..,,,,.-. 1 BOBBY TARNOSKI, top scorer of the Philadelphia Suburban league and of Berks County, and Frank Karli, in fourth place in the league, triumphantly hold the ball which shows the result of their combined elforts. Lew Bertsch's interest in the Eagles Y does not cease when the season is over. Here he poses with Kenny Brice after having given him some .X . -..., A CL.-r.D J. Grant and E. McCrory, vivacious cheerleaders urged the Q '-v N team on to victory. i 'ui' , , M g 1 f -Vi X 4- y - , r I l J ti - .-.hw 2- tips on how to keep good. KENNY BRICE and Eugene Paolini of the Feathered Flock await the outcome of Bobby Tar- noski's jump shot from the corner. They were not needed, however, as Bobby's shot was good for two points. THE CLOSE score of the game is shown by the expressions on the faces of Ken Brice, Bob Tarnoski, and Frank Karli as the Eagles take time out in the battle with Lansdale. Timothy Moore, Eagles Manager, listens as Lew Bertsch gives advice to the team. BOBBY TARNOSKI, the Eagles' top point- producer, who scored a record-breaking 569 points for the campaign, drives around a St. John's player to tally on a layup. DONT LET their placid looks de ceive you CL rj D Tobias M ,- Slowik and Y Usher were lively cheerleaders JOHN MCNALLY 4143 of St. john's tries desperately to stop Bobby Tarnoski from passing to a fellow teammate. His effort was futile, however, as Bobby's pass was good and resulted in an Eagle score. 45' A -as .Mb- The engineering building at Villanova University holds charms for RC boys at the Catholic School Press Conference. Let's take a walk over, W. Schwartz suggests to J. Bross CD and H. Frehn. Cr.J o ur wriea' interests A .'.d'. '5'A,'pK.4 Q' The beautiful library attracted the girls. Seniors Cl.-r.J M. Gibney, D. Tobias and C. Raiti wish they had more time to browse around. J. Domday and J. Kroenig are seen in the doorway. Q . if it 'fm W ' r.. a. ,,,: . -. '-, ,A The inspiring outdoor shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel lured RC joumalists at the Press Confer- ence. KL.-r.J lst row: C. Raiti, M. Gibney, D. Kovalusky, D. Bonk, J. Kroenig, D. Tobias. 2nd row: W. Schwartz, H. Frehn, J. Domday and J. Bross. M Seniors f wx X J'-,X OUR lllflll SCIIOUI. DAYS are quickly drawing to a close, lvut we shall carry with us an earnest admonition: VVe have been well trainecl in our Religion: we have heen taught suuncl atti- tucles which will aflect our dealing' with other people. VVQ have lmcen waruecl that we have an olzligatiun to acquaint ourselves with the vital problems that have arisen in this U.'XlOllllC Age. XVQ must he saiutly in a nlocleru way. To holiness of life we must atltl the zeal, the courage, and the self-sacrihce ueerletl to huy the worlcl hack for Christ , . . PATRICIA J. BIALEK 221 Arlington Street St. Anthony, Millmont Palsy . . . delightful Eloise in A Date with Judy . . . talking and laughing seem to be her favorite occupation . . . full of fun and easy going . . . cheerful personality and really good natured . . . likes to ride in Ford convertibles. Glee Club 25 Auxilium Latinum 1, 25 English Club 3, 45 Dramatics 4. JAMES J. BRoss 927 North 3rd Street St. Margaret Jim . . , Rex in the Senior Play . . . can be found driving almost anytime . . . always ready with a joke . . . is interested in music, especially Glenn Miller records . . . jim has a deep desire to explore the fields oi radio and television. BVM Sodality, Prefect 45 junior Chemists Club, Chairman, 3, 45 Legion of Mary, Treasurer 45 The Rock, Photographer 2, 3, 45 English Club 3, 4. DOROTHY E. BONK 223 S. 12th Street Dot . . . quiet and sincere . . . good music rates her approval . . . works hard as editor of The Rock and on other school projects . . . reading is a favorite pastime . . . plans to attend Immaculata College. Rock 2, 3, Editor 45 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 English Club 3, 45 junior Chemists Club 35 Auxilium Latinum 2. GERALD M. FITZGERALD 562 South Eleventh Street Fits . . . handsome redhead of the class . . . has unique sense of humor . . . frankness an outstanding characteristic . . . ardent basketball player an . English Club, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Auxilium Latinum 1, 25 Dramatics 4. U St. Mary tt- QW? w...- St. Peter CATHERINE V. DUTKO 344 Pearl Street Cathy . . . another cute blondie from St. Cyril's . . . likes Chevrolet convertibles, also sports, and dancing . . . Barbara in A Date with Judy . . . very active supporter of all senior projects . . . enjoys keeping up with the latest records. Band l, 2, Glee Club l, 25 English Club 3, 45 Auxilium Latinum l, 2, Dramatics 4. MIRIAM K. GATES Green Hills Lake, Birdsboro St. Benedict Mrs. Hotchkiss in A Date with Judy . . . generous and good-natured . . . always ready with a smile . . . dislikes red fingernail polish and earrings . . . collects glass elephants. BVM Sodalityg English Club 3, 45 Auxilium Latinum 1, 25 Glee Club l, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics 4. 24: .4 I, St. Cyril at 6 , ,x Q 45? QL I 'y fl-'if' HAROLD J. FREHN 408 Pine Street St. Peter Pigcm1 . . . Oogie in A Date with Judy . . . one of the best dancers of the class . . . enjoys roller skating . . . very co- operative in all activities . . . is annoyed by women drivers. BVM Sodalityg English Club 3, 4, Auxilium Latinum l, 2, Band l, Z, Dramatics 4. MARGARET A. GIBNEY Mohnton, R. D. 1 St. Benedict Margie . . . Susie in A Date with Judy . . . sweet personality . . . interested in music, dancing . . . co-operative and capable . . . playing the organ is her favorite hobby. BVM Sodalityg Legion of Mary, Vice-Prefect 4, Class Treas- urer 4g Band l, 2, 3, 45 Student Conductor 3, 4, Glee Club l, 2, 3, 43 Auxilium Latinum 1, Z3 English Club 3, 4, Chemists Club 3, 43 Dramatics 43 The Rock, 3, Associate Editor 45 Petrel 3, Co- Editor 4. JOSEPH S. GALDUN 432 Spruce Street St. Cyril foe . . . one of the best dressed seniors . . . has a very special interest in Room 7 . . . one of R. C's industrious Food Fair Freddies . . . Joe has a laugh no one can equal . . . likes to drive Q . , . another of our successful athletes. ' ' Basketball l, 2, 3, 43 English Club 3, 45 Auxilium Latinum 1, 2. -sr, GERALDINE A. KOCAN 539 Bingaman Street , St. Cyril Koki . . . cheerful personality . . . graceful dancer . . . ever ready to lend a helping hand . . . loves to select hats and earrings. BVM Sodality, Treasurer 43 Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4, English Club 3, 4g Auxilium Latinum 1, 2. S vs. weft ir' FRANCIS J. KARLI ' ' 227 Spruce Street, West Reading Sacred Heart I7ranlc . . . Rex in A Date with Judy , . . very capable co-captain of the basketball team for two years . . . special interest in Room 14-wonder why? . . . likes working at the Food Fair . . . very popular, especially with the girls. President lg Vice-president 23 Treasurer 3, The Rock, Sports C0-Editor 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, Co-Captain 3, 45 Band l, 2, 3, Chemists Club 3: Auxilium Latinum l, Zg Dramatics 4. DOLORES R. KOVALUSKY 1026 Franklin Street St. Peter Koi-ir . . . Hannah in the Senior Play.. . . enjoys swimming and watching Band Stand . . . carefree disposition . . . loyal to her friends. BVM Sodality 4g Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 English Club 3, 45 Auxilium Latinum 1, 23 Dramaties 4. EDWARD L. MADL 137 Lemon Street St. Peter Eddie . . . class authority on all models of trains . . . mem- ber of the Civil Air Patrol . . . reads comic books incessantly . . . dreams of piloting an airplane. English Club 37 45 Auxilium Latinum 1, 2. CONCETTA M. RAITI ' 425 Chestnut Street St. Peter Connie . . . Dora Foster in A Date with Judy . . . in- terested in baseball . . . ardent Robin Roberts fan . . . always reads The Sporting News . . . very active in all school activities . . . likes to drive . . . invigorating personality. BVM Sodality, Secretary 4, Legion of Mary, Secretary 4, Class Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4, English Club 3, 4, President 3, Auxilium Latinum 1, 25 Chemists Club 3, 45 Rock 2, Associate Editor 3, 43 Petrel, Co-editor 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics 4. it 'Y gp-x ELIZABETH' C. MCCRORY Shoemakersville, R. D. 1 St. Mary, Hamburg Lis . . . pert Eloise in A Date with Judy . . . popular Queen of Hearts at the Valentine dance . . . peppy cheerleader ,B for three years . . . likes to dance, swim, and collect records. 'UQ Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, English Club 3, 45 Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Dramatics 4. ' 9' X 2' YZ:- RICHARD W. PAOLINI 1000 North Twelfth Street St. joseph Rickiv . . . hilarious as Randolph in A Date with Judy . . . mischievous and entertaining . . . never a dull moment with Rickie present . . . fond of parties and sports. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Auxilium Latinum 1, 23 English Club 3, 4g Chemists Club 3g Dramatics 4. ig, I? ILONA M. RASHNELL 1138 Gregg Avenue St. john, Shillington Captivating in the title role of A Date with Judy . . . active, fun-loving personality . . . always ready to help . . . likes to do the unusual . . . owns and operates a 1948 Kaiser. BVM Sodality 4g Auxilium Latinum 1, 2g English Club 3, -41 Dramatics 4. EUGENE R. PAOLINI 1000 North Twelfth Street St. Joseph Eugen . . . impressive as Melvin Foster in A Date with Judy . . . likes baseball, also reads the Sporting News . . . Yankee fan . . . good looking basketball player . . . teasing sense of humor . . . quiet personality . . . idolizes Tom Gola. Class President 2, 3, English Club 3, 45 Auxilium Latinum 1, 2, Rock 3, 43 Sports Editor 4, Petrel, Sports Writer 4, Chemists Club 35 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics 4. iff' 5 HELEN M. SARANCZAK 1026 Franklin Helenka . possesses a warm clothes . . . likes interesting stories English Club Glee Club 1, 2, 3, of trip abroad in the summer of 4, Dramatics 4, GERALDINE A. SKUCZAS 520 South Sixth Street Jeri . . . Chique Beteen model . . . likes the latest Dodges, dancing and smart clothes . . . has a strong dislike for banquet speeches and drop earrings . . . hopes to make singing her career. BVM Sodality 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 English Club 3, 4g Auxilium Latinum 1, 2. S-treet . . Mitzi in the Senior Play . personality . . . shows good taste in selecting to create new hair styles . . . has retold many 3, 43 Auxilium Latinum 1, 2g BVM Sodality 45 3' , -'S' A St. Peter . . soft-spoken, '54, Q8 St. Cyril MARIANNE SLOWIK 359 Linden Lane Sacred Heart Cute cheerleader, with lots of pep . . . very good swimmer . . . likes to get new clothes . . . enjoys dancing, and watching basket- ball games . . . faithful collector of all Eagles write-ups. Cheerleader 2, 45 Glee Club 25 English Club 3, 45 Auxilium Latinum l, Z. P9 YVONNE E. USHER 604 Silver Spur Lane Holy Guardian Angels Mitzi in the Senior Play . . . there's a brain under those bangs . . . loves to argue . . . willing and able defender of women's rights . . . likes to roller skate and play baseball . . . popular cheerleader. BVM Sodality 4, Auxilinm Latinum l, 23 English Club 3, 4, Class Treasurer 2, Vice-President 45 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, Z, 3, 43 Cheerleader 4, Dramatics 4. ,,. -Q Q' vs. ss ROBERT J. TARNOSKI 420 Pine Street St. Peter I?o1w . . . Mr. Martindale in the Senior Play . . . talented Cu-captain of the Eagles . . . highest individual scorer in Berks County . . . well-liked King of Hearts at Valentine Dance . . . baseball and basketball enthusiast . . . easygoing personality. English Club 3, 4, Auxilium Latinum l, 23 Basketball l, 2, K co-captain 3, 43 Dramatics 4. 'E DOROTHY A. TOBIAS 516 Laurel Street St. Cyril Dot . . , Susie in the Senior Play . . , cutest blonde in the class . . . popular Snow Princess of the Yuletide Dance . . . employed by the Food Fair . . . growing collection of popular records. BVM Sodality, Vice-Prefect 43 Cheerleader l, 2, 3, 43 Rock 1, Z, 3, 4, English Club 3, 43 Auxilium Latinum l, Z, Dramatics 4. 7' 9 X f S I, CV! T s f . If ' X A t 2 Y 'ifg 1 , it Y ' 'LF1 - A v i :viii W ,,sis,., QB. ea- ff, Q' qqf? Various emotions surge through our hearts as we enter St. Peter's Church for Commencement exercises. Our parents and friends proudly look on. Not the least of our well wishers are the Sisters and the Priests-faithful to the end. Concetta Raiti-Eugene Paolini, consistent honor students through four years. Palms, soft lights, and sacred music form a hallowed setting as Father Szal gives Holy Communion to the Seniors on Baccalaureate Day. A For the last time, the senior class marches as a group down Fifth Street and into St. Peter's Church for the Commencement Exercises. e rezzvlz the end AS THE COMMIENCEMENT DAY dawns- we stand on the threshold of a new era, sad and eager . . . Sad because our school days are about to endg eager to enter the market place to buy back the world for Christ. Our entrance into our chosen lields is heralded by bells . . . Golden Bells . . . Jubilee Bells . . . proclaiming Ecce Sacerdos in Aternum l May we share in the fruit of those Golden Years! It L:il21I QQ CCounter-clockwisej Rev. john Mickum, Rev. Henry D. McPeak, Rev. Joseph R. Dipkert, our Golden jubilarian, Rev. Michael V. Reing, and Right Rever- end Monsignor john J. Boyle enter St. Peter's Church to attend R.C. Commencement exercises. 45 f x 1. I ii 5 X . . . GO NOVV-and Gnd sfwvd you! Today you are young and full of promise, and the world will challenge you. Accept the challenge-the challenge to buy the world hack for Christ! Your apostolate is vast but we have tried to prepare you for lt. 1 work will he hard and toilsome I Sometimes the often ending in apparent failure-but it is a glor- now, boys and girls of '55, and the hlessing of one who has spent Golden Years laboring in the vineyard of the ious work. Go bring with you gma' say... FAREWELL .7 Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Michael V. Reing Christopher J. Gibney William C. Jones John J. Lynch Henry D. McPeak Friends Sisters of Charity Ladies Auxiliary R.C.H.S. Reading Catholic Athletic Association Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc Mr. 8: Mrs. Joseph Galdun Rev. Raymond J. O'Donnell Mr, Sl Mrs, James Gates Rev. Alovsius J. Schmid H, E, Glosger Rev. James A. Shea Mr. 8: Mrs. Frank J. Karli Rev. James P. Sullivan M1-5, George Obold Rev. Ignatius J. Szal P0mer0y'5 Right Rev. Monsignor John N. Wachter South End Social Club Rev. Theodore C. Wagner Benefactors Abbotts Dairies, Inc. A Friend Anonymous Antosy Brothers Charles T. Becker 8: Brother Beiber's Bus Service Mr. 8: Mrs. John P. Bonk Paul C. Brogley Mrs. Margaret H. Bross Canada Dry Bottling Works Croll 8: Keck Crystal Restaurant Dougherty's Funeral Home Drehs Camera Shop Mr. 8: Mrs. Andrew Dutko Feeney's Funeral Home Mrs. Loretta C. Fitzgerald First Chance Hotel Mr. 8: Mrs. Mabra P. Fisher Mr. 8: Mrs. Donald Frehn, Sr. Donald E. Frehn, Jr. Barbara Ann Galdun, '51 Joan Galdun, '54 Edmond F. Gallman A. W. Golden Mr. Charles Guenther Himmelbcrger Photo Studio Joseplfs Clothing Paul Keiser, Druggist Keystone Badge Company King Dry Cleaners Mr. 8: Mrs. Alex Kocan Ladies Auxiliary of K. of C. Kott's Bakery Dr. Cyril V. Leddy Dr. Richard B. Lentz Mrs. W. Leonardziak James Linette Miss Minnie M. Lucas Maier's Bakery St. Margaret's Mothers Club Dominic Maurer, Inc. Francis J. McCrory W. A. McDevitt, Sr. Mr. 8: Mrs. Frank Palcak Mr. Anthony Paolini Mr. 8: Mrs. Carmen Paolini Mr. 8: Mrs. John Paolini Quinlan Pretzel Company Ratajczak Hardware Company Mr. 8: Mrs. joseph Raiti Rodgers Pharmacy The Rosary Shoppe Dr. Joseph Rozum C. 8: J. Scalese W. J. Shaeffer Mrs. Donald Shoener Marie Schwartz Skateland Slovak Home Association Mr. 8: Mrs. joseph Slowik Dr. 8: Mrs. W. Peter Stelmach Stichter Hardware Company Mr. 8: Mrs. Peter Tarnoski Mr. 8: Mrs. Joseph Tobias Mr. 8: Mrs. Raymond Wixon Adam's Dry Cleaners Augustine's I uncheonetie Mrs. Joseph Babb M. W. Bamford Drug Company Berks Engineering Co. Mr. Q Mrs. Walter Berzowski Mrs. Angela Bialas Mr. 8 Mrs. John Bialek Mr. 8: Mrs. Stanley Bialek Mr. E Mrs. Michael Billy Joseph Boncoddo '44 Mrs. Ann Bosavage '44 Margaret Breen Bright Sign Service Daniel Brosey '50 Mr. 8 Mrs. Harry Brosey California Sports Shop Cambria Barber Shop Mary Camilleri Mr. Mateusz Chruscial Mr. 8 Mrs. John Cipar Mr. Q Mrs. Peter Cipar David Cirulli Mr. R Mrs. James T. Clark Mr. A Mrs. W. Conrath Mr. Q Mrs. Emerson Deifenderfer Mr. Q Mrs. Charles Deim Miss Catherine DiBlasi '41 Mr. Bernard Dillon Mr. 8 Mrs. John Dillon Mrs. Maryanne Dmochosky Dolly Madison Luncheonette Tom Dorin Pipe Shop Helen Dutko Mary Dutko Mr. 8 Mrs. Joseph Dvornicky M. J. Earl Mr. 8 Mrs. Richard Ertel Mr. Q Mrs. Vincent Evans David N. Farber, M.D. Rosaria Fazzina Mrs. Frank Ferko Patricia Ferko Fifty-Fifty Tailors 8 Sportswear Thomas Fitzgerald Mrs. James C. Fitzpatrick John J. Foley, '52 Mr. 8 Mrs. William D. Foley 18th Ward Food Center Mr. Q Mrs. William A. Frame A Friend Miss Gloria Fuoti Miss Amelia Gibney Miss Mildred Gibney Mr. H Mrs. Edward Gibney Mr. H Mrs. Matthew J. Gibney Mr. R Mrs. Richard Giles Walter J. Gipprich and Son Marie Glass '56 Mr. Q Mrs. Leon Golembieski Mr. Q Mrs. Earl Graham Mr. l Mrs. John Grant Mr. 8 Mrs. H. Griffith Mr. R Mrs. Joseph N. Gross Mr. Q Mrs. Walter Guzowslri Hertzog's Hardware Mr. Q Mrs. Conrad Heister Highlight Cleaners Patrons Mr. 8: Mrs. Joseph Homko Mr. 8: Mrs. Henry Horn Mr. :Y Mrs. Steve Hracho Mr. Q Mrs. B. J. Huck, Sr. Mary M. Huck Veronica Iezzi Joe's Food Store Mr. Joseph Joyce John Konopelski '54 Kagen's Sports Store Mr. R Mrs. Gerald J. Kane Eleanor Karli Patricia Katrinak '54 Mrs. Earl Keen Keens Drug Store Bertha Kelly Keystone Meat Market Klimko Grocery Store Mr. 8: Mrs. John Klimko Mr. 8 Mrs. Joseph Kopcik Mr. H Mrs. Stephen Kopcik, Jr. Mr. R Mrs. Stephen Kopcik, Sr. John P. Korcz Mr. 8 Mrs. Raymond Koslowski Miss Valeria Koslowski Margaret Louise Krick Margaret Theresa Krick Walter Krick Mr. 8: Mrs. Carl Kroenig Mr. 8: Mrs. Andrew Lacey Mrs. Esther Lenich Joseph Lenich '52 George Lesko '54 Library Snack Bar Mary Ann Limpus '53 Mr. Q Mrs. Paul Limpus, Sr. Mr. H Mrs. James Loeper Mr. 8 Mrs. George Lucas Mr. Q Mrs. Francis J. Madl Vincent Maggio '48 Manning and Armstrong Dr. T. J. Manuszak Dorothy Marinitz '54 Mr. R Mrs. John Martin Master Cleaners H Dyers Mrs. Francis J. McCrory Leonard McCullough, Jr. Margaret McCullough Mr. 8: Mrs. Paul McDevitt Mr. 8 Mrs. Donald Mell Timothy Moore Catherine Morgan Mr. Q Mrs. James Moser Mr. Q Mrs. Thomas Natoli Steven Nicolo '54 N.ueblings, Inc. Helen Ohlinger Mrs. Dorothy Olersek John Paolini Robert Paolini Mr. Q Mrs. Caesar Pettinato Mr. R Mrs. James Pettinato D. J. Potter Mrs. Frances Puwalski John V. Raiti Mr. 8 Mrs. Harry Ramsey Mr. Q Mrs. Dominic Rapposelli Helen Ratajczak r Reading Dairy Reading Gas Division U. G. I. Joseph L. Ricciardi Robert Reilly Mr. Q Mrs. Robert Roberts Mr. 8 Mrs. John Rockowicz Rol1man's Luggage Shop Roma Luncheonette Joseph Roske '52 Mr. 8 Mrs. Frank Ross Dennis Ruano '57 Mr. Q Mrs. John Rzonsa Mrs. Margaret Rzonsa Saylor 8 Weaver Pharmacy Ann Schaeffer Mr. 8: Mrs. Walter Schearer Mr. 8 Mrs. Kenneth Scheuring Screpesi's Mr. Q Mrs. Benjamin Seiders Mr. R Mrs. C. R. Shuler Edward Skuczas Mr. R Mrs. Chester Slowick Mr. R Mrs. John Smolnik Mr. Q Mrs. William J. Soloka Betty Sokol '57 Joseph Sokol '49 Adam Soltysik Irene Sonsini Mr. Q! Mrs. L. J. Sonsini Sonsini's Beauty Shoppe Umberto Spurio Edward H. Stanley George Stavarski '54 Mrs. Mary Stefanik Angela Stella George Stephan Rose Marie Stevenson Stichler and Company Lloyd P. M. Stoltz Rita Straka Sturgis Pretzel Co. Mary Angela Talarico '54 F. 8 A. Talarico Edward Tarnoski Frank Tamoski George Tarnoski Paul Tibbetts '57 Mary Lavern Thomas '53 J. E. Tobacco Company Mary Tobias Mrs. Ann Urkuski Anna Mae Vida '49 Betty Vida Agnes Walborn '53 Mr. 8 Mrs. George Wancho Mr. Q Mrs. Donald Wanner Jane Weaver Weiner's Clothes Wentzel's Florist Harrison M. Wesner White Star Library Mr. H Mrs. Chester A. Wiczalkowski Mrs. Mary Wrubel L. E. Youndt Mr. 8 Mrs. Richard Zaorski 8 Daughter Mrs. Sophie Zarycta 4 g v f, . fa .. 4 A .E f I i 5 1 ., :Z 4 1- , w 1 1 , . ,J y: rf?- T'-1' 5., . 1 w x v 1 an .. Av- em .As .rm -f,.u.,J,.a1.an.. .. ...,,,.. au. .mmf ,.1s.m..uuu, .1 1, 1 1 f Consecrated Hands Record , 1 I A Golden Jubilee B 'C-ff