St Thomas High School - Retrospect Thomasonian Yearbook (Braddock, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1953 volume:

1953 tnuati ST. THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL BRADDOCK, PENNSYLVANIA ‘Dedication Clap hands with festal joy, 0 holy people, And honor the Virgin’s shrine. For there the picture of Our Lord’s great Mother Shines gracious and serene. — 16th century Under your care and guidance during the last four years, Dearest Mother, we have advanced in grace and knowledge. Now the time has come to write the final paragraph in the first chapter of our Book of Life, and begin work on a new and even greater one. In the past, you have been our inspiration, the harbor of our hopes, a worthy basis for our faith and trust, and the foundation of our plot. We shall never forget the help you have always given us. In this new chapter we shall continue to call on you for help, comfort and guidance, realizing that you will lead us safely home across a sea made restless by troubles, fears and doubts. These are the reasons that we dedicate this final paragraph to you — Our Mother, Our Confidence. REVEREND FRANCIS SHIELDS Pastor The unceasing efforts and Christ-like patience of Father Shields, pastor and instructor of St. Thomas, have won for him the love, honor, and respect of the class of 1953. Not only through his weekly instructions, but also by the saintly example of his priestly life have we found the key that will open the door to a holy and fruitful way of living. Father, a shepherd of Christ, has once again brought to another flock of St. Thomas seniors the realization that peace and happiness depend upon things eternal. 4 T e ‘Ideal 7 6 tt44Q Ua t The Ideal Thomasonian possesses those vital qualities which make a good Catholic. A frequent communicant, he is embodied with honor, courage, leadership, scholarship, and reliability. Trustworthy at all times, he takes part willingly in all school activities. Respected by faculty, parents, and students alike, he may worthily be called a true and loving follower of — Our Mother, Our Confidence. HJe oyuwv AfeinxtccaiCcf,, Met cultun CCef,, My Mother, My Confidence Reverend Francis Shields, Pastor Sister M. Eunice, O.P. Sister M. Hilary, O.P. Sister M. Alberta, O.P. Sister Ignatia Marie, O.P. Sister M. Constantius, O.P. Sister M. Josepha, O.P. Sister M. Jeanette, O.P. Sister M. Laurentia, O.P. Miss Ethel Bolshazy 7 Mr. Ralph Churchfield BUSINESS MANAGERS: Jane Prendergast Mary Catherine Beighley Francis Popies SECRETARIES: Dorothy Motkowski Theresa Wilczek Shirley Cupak EDITOR — John Misage ASSISTANT EDITOR — Nancy Swersey “Hail to thine eyes. Our Mother of Confidence. Like the morning stars they stand vigils of the Will of God. Refuge of our souls, in whose undisturbed peace is our consolation for days of sadness. Let the cords of bitterness never enchain our souls.”—15th Century Sc Uan- Room 303 Vice Pres.—J. Bolger Treas.—R. Spelman Pres.—D. Motkowski Sec’y.—S. Cupak Room 304 Sec’y.—M. C. Beighley Pres.—T. Barth Vice Pres.—F. Popies Treas.—J. Prendergast MARY CATHERINE BEIGHLEY St. Thomas Parish Braddock 10 ANNETTE REBECCA BERILLA St. Helen Parish East Pittsburgh 11 MARLENE ELEANOR BURKOVICH St. Thomas Parish Braddock 12 ANN PAULINE CURTIS St. Thomas Parish Braddock 13 CAROLINE LUCY DEVINE St. Agnes Parish Thomson Run 14 16 BRENDAN JAMES HAGAN St. Brendan Parish Braddock JOSEPH HAMILL St. Brendan Parish Braddock WILLIAM JOSEPH HART St. Brendan Parish Braddock 17 LORRAINE LOUISE HAUPT St. Thomas Parish Braddock DORIS LEE HEIL St. Joseph Parish Braddock ROBERT EDWARD HONSE St. Mary Magdalene Parish Homestead ELIZABETH JEAN HORNAK St. Michael Parish Braddock 19 LUCILLE MARIE KOLANO Sacred Heart Parish Braddock 20 JEROME WALTER LIMBACHER St. Joseph Parish Braddock LUCILLE CATHERINE LIMBACHER St. Joseph Parish Braddock CAROL THERESA MAGUIRE St. Brendan Parish Braddock 21 BARBARA ANN MAUK St. Joseph Parish Duquesne 22 GERALD MALCOLM McDONALD St. Robert Bellarmine Parish East McKeesport THOMAS EDWARD McGETTIGAN St. Colman Parish Turtle Creek JOAN MARGARET McGOUGH St. Thomas Parish Braddock 23 - DOROTHY ELAINE MOTKOWSKI Sacred Heart Parish Braddock 24 JOSEPH NACCARATO St. Thomas Parish Braddock 25 BERNADETTE MARIE NAGY St. Rita Parish Whitaker MICHAEL JOSEPH O’HARA St. William Parish East Pittsburgh 26 PATRICIA LOUISE ORRIS St. William Parish East Pittsburgh FRANCIS PAUL POPIES St. William Parish East Pittsburgh 27 28 PAUL JOSEPH SLATER Si. Mary Magdalene Parish Homestead ROBERT CORNELIUS SPELMAN St. Mary Magdalene Parish Homestead JOSEPH PATRICK STEMBERGER St. Brendan Parish Braddock 29 NANCY ANN SWERSEY St. Thomas Parish Braddock WILLIAM ANDREW SZEKELY St. Thomas Parish Braddock KATHLEEN MARIE WALTER St. Thomas Parish Braddock 30 THERESA ANN WILCZEK St. Thomas Parish Braddock 31 WILLIAM GRATZ St. Colman Parish Turtle Creek From school each day, both boys and girls Troop beneath our Lady’s shrine. And as they pass, Her empty arms are spread. Like filling wings of angels when away They bear child-souls up to the Heart Divine, “I clasp you all; my own Child waits,” She says. — Maurice F. Ecan flcctUai O ic u Pres.—D. Tomko Treas.—R. Ruglovsky Sec’y.—M. Chappie O ccefU Treas.—H. Patterson Sec’y.—G. Conahan Vice Pres.—J. O’Rourke Pres.—H. Batlev Pres.—S. Krejdovsky Sec’y.—T. Harcarik Vice Pres.—T. Brush Treas.—R. Dominick 34 'pwA ntatt @t zte O icenA Pres.—K. O’Malley Vice Pres.—J. Getsy Sec’y.—H. O’Rourke Treas.—M. E. Katulik Vice. Pres.—G. Haberle Pres.—M. Coyne Treas.—C. Clayton Sec’y.—N. Trepak Sec’y.—R. Hiko Vice Pres.—M. Adams Treas.—R. Vlasaty Pres.—P. Palombo 35 fluttionA G. Devine, C. Beighley, A. Wnllentino, R. McCallister, A. Kohan, R. Metzgar. J. Banyas, J. Gizzie, R. Mik-los, R. Urban, M. Harcarik, M. Kirbv. D. Tomko, F. Wall, T. Trainor, D. Wilczek, B. O’Malley, G. McGough. M. Baracca, B. Seko, R. Bayuzick, R. Ruglovsky, M. Ptasinski, W. Polak. A. O’Malley, P. Getsey, A. Piccuillio, R. Miklos, C. Wolfe. A. Artim, J. Kotzan, D. Martin, D. Melocchi, J. Sabol, C. Marianni. M. Teaman, J. Litzinger, S. Griffin, J. Katis, J. Hoj-nacki, V. Del Corso. Front Row: J. Cardiff, M. A. Estadt, T. Brush, T. Curran. P. Weber; Back Row: T. Spisak, J. Papanek, M. McDonough. G. Kozuk J. Grctz. J. Salonic, E. Vavrek, J. Reczynski, D. Hoi-!eran, M. Rodgers. C. Conahan, E. Macevoy, S. Banks, T. Sullivan, J. Hohman, W. Barlas, J. Griffin, W. Caulay. Top to Bottom: R. Shavor, H. Patterson. H. Siehor. J. O’Rourke, J. Maguire W. Metzler, A. Artim. D. Smith, M. LoChiatto, J. Atwood, S. Yosofsky, M. McGuiggan, B. McAnalley, M. Renkes, J. Downing. 'pfie 6 Kett How 1—E. McMahon, J. Curtis, P. Palomho, A. Adams, M. Adams, L. Litzinger. Row 2—F. Teaman, M. P. Coursey. J. Metzgar, M. E. Vlasaty, S. McCarthy, M. Becker. P. Fabyanic. Row 3—R. Koscho. L. Limbachcr. J. Conroy, W. Klein. Row 1—C. Bower. R. Klein, A. M. Sarra. L. Joyce, P. Kratzenberg. Row 2—G. McLaughlin, R. Milage, R. Haberle, J. Garrity. P. Puzder. C. Martin. R. Schwoeble. Row 3—J. Pytka, R. Tananis, R. Iliko. R. Vlasaty. Row 1—M. McDonough, F. Allison, M. R. McDonoughf C. Hughes, N. J. Winko, F. Gretok. Row 2—G. Kmetz, G. Blasko, M. M. Pesta, V. Connell, M. M. Krohe, M. Crossey. Row 3—J. Bonner. R. Maloney, D. Schnitzer, G. Haherle, T. McGivern. Row 1—A. Sichitano, J. Qualey, J. Rothrauff, S. Heasley, K. Dalton. Row 2—J. McCarthy, M. A. Jumba, M. Fulmer, M. J. Campbell, N. Trepak, P. Junio. Row 3—M. Coyne, R. Valko. J. Minogue. J. Baine, J. Jericko. How 1—D. Krtipowicz. D. McAllister, M. E. Katulik, P. Connolly, P. A. Luther, R. Egnitz, H. O'Rourke. K. Meszar. Row 2—J. Stemherger. K. Wilsak. J. Larkin. J. McDermott. Row 3: P. Jessup. T. Poponic, P. Taylor, R. Cupak. Row 1—C. A. Hickey. A. Matrazzo. C. A. Medvis. B. Haski. B. Banyas. J. Katis, M. Dominick. K. O'Malley. R. Blazer. Row 2—Wm. Costello,' E. Os'ey. J. Rufus, J. Getsey. Row 3—E. Gallagher. E. Yarcalli. K. O'Bryan. TVe elfe t e eifr “Stamps and more stamps for the Missions” “Every penny counts ,Y T0 BE what you wish Valedictorian — Dorothy Motkowski Salutatorian — Francis Fopies SCHOLARSHIPS Catherine Kotzan—St. Francis School of Nursing Patricia Orris—St. Francis School of Nursing Patricia Orris—St. Mary of Springs College for Women ESSAY AWARDS placed 4th in State. Doris Lee Heil—Honorable Mention. LATIN PROJECT AWARD BUHL PLANETARIUM Ronald Egnitz — First Award SCHOLASTIC REGIONAL ART CONTEST William Barlas — Honorable Mention SCIENCE AWARD Bausch and Lomb Science Award — John Misage Buhl Planetarium Exhibit -— First Prize—Joe Sabol and Mark Cannon CATHOLIC FORENSIC LEAGUE Degree of Distinction Doris Lee Heil Jerry Katis Degree of Excellence Annette Berilla Thomas Trainor Degree of Honor Employ the Handicapped”—National NEPH Essay Contest. Joan Orris—District First Prize, and NATIONAL ESSAY ASSOCIATION CONTEST Shirley Cupak Francis Estocin Irene Griffin Annette Krohe Lucille Limbacher Dorothy Motkowski Francis Popies Joan Prendergast AWARDS 46 Josephine O'Rourke William Polak Grace Conahan James Goggin Bernard Costello Betty Ann Stim SO DEAR TO MY HEART On a brisk September day in 1949, all roads led to Frazier Street and Braddock Avenue for the Class of “53.” The tall building standing before us was to be our second home for the next four years. Those first days were spent in meeting new friends, getting acquainted with the Sisters, and becoming lost on our way to classes. After overcoming these obstacles, we soon were faced with freshman initiation. Thanks to the Sisters and a few sympathetic sophomores, we emerged from the ordeal in one piece. November and December revealed to us that wood is stronger and harder than flesh when the freshman-class skating parties were held at the skating rink. Soon after Christmas vacation, there were mixed reactions among the pupils when we came to school one morning and found that the school had been on fire the night before. Two wonderful free days resulted. The rest of the year found us making projects for the Latin Festival, and having fun at the Friday night dances in the extra-curricular department. Soon after the annual South Park picnic, our freshman year came to an end with many happy memories and left us looking to the next school year. The first important event ot our sophomore year was the initiating of the new freshmen arrivals. After the merrymaking, we labored scholastically with protractor and compass, trying to understand our introduction to geometry. In biology, we undertook an extensive study of man and beast. The school supply press was well taken care of by J. Bolger, S. Fenner and R. Spelman, through whose pooled efforts the press was a financial success. In a very short time, our second year drew to a close and we had reached the half way mark in our stay at St. Thomas High. Return to school brought us a surprise. We discovered that our class now formed two groups and the personnel had been changed. Much midnight oil was burned in our individual homes keeping up with our studies in the newly acquired chemical and physical sciences. It happened more than once in our lab periods that the room would resound with the noise of a minor explosion, followed by a not-too-pleasant odor. At Christmas time, due to a dazzling and successful benefit dance. we were able to raise enough money for the Prom in May. It was in that month that graceful Junior Misses with lovely corsages were seen escorted by kniehtlv voung men to the Junior Prom at the Edgewood Country Club. With the arrival of the final exams, three years had quietly slipped by and only one precious year remained for us at St. Thomas. St. Thomas is notably active in the Catholic Forensic League of Pittsburgh. The Class of 1953 is honored in having two talented members in its group — Doris Lee Heil and Annette Berilla who have both merited the Degree of Distinction in the League. September, 1952, was the day we commenced the final and all important year at our Alma Mater. That year found us very active in curricular as well as in extra-curricular activities. The Mission Society students were busy collecting stamps, while other students were occupied by the Honor Societies: history, science, and Latin. In the field of sports, outstanding players were F. Popies, R. Spelman, T. Barth and R. Garrity in basketball, and W. Hart, J. Hamill, T. Barth and R. Garrity in baseball. In weekly sessions of bowling at Wagner’s Bowling Alley on Thursdays, J. Naccarato and C. Devine emerged as high scorers. J. Misage, N. Swersey, F. Popies, M. C. Beighley, S. Cupak, D. Motkowski, T. Wilczek and J. Prendergast contributed their skills in assembling a yearbook of superior quality. In May, plans for graduation brought us to the realization that our stay at St. Thomas High was soon to come to a close. Our four years at St. Thomas are the foundations on which we are to build our adult lives. , With the grace of God and the training of Father Shields and the Dominican Sisters, we trust that these foundations will be strong enough to bear the problems of the outside world into which we are now going. St. Thomas High will remain in our hearts forever as a symbol of spiritual and cultural principles guiding us through the years to our goal — Heaven. 48 0 Blessed Virgin, our Mother and Queen! 0 Dove most pure and Spouse Divine! No tongue of heaven or earth, nor even that of angels, can worthily sing her praises!—St. Ephreim zt6alic '? vie uiic Aetupte “Our tape recorder tells us how good we are—or had.” Debate History Speech Science Club “Typing is a ‘must’ for these rising young secretaries.” “Church bulletins, debate tournaments, tests — what would we do without our mimeograph operators?” “Our comptometrists busy at their sums. President Tom. Barth crowning the queen at our Prom of ’52.” Kneeling—R. Auld, R. Spelman, W. Barlas, T. Barth, T. Tully, T. Trainer. Standing—Mgr. W. Hart, R. Hiko, R. Garrity, B. Hagan, F. Popies, P. Getsy, Mgr. J. Hamill. T. Mr. Ralph Churchfield Coach itSWUttV “Do powder and lipstick affect the bowling scores or Doris — Suspense Maureen — Disappointment Mark — Disgust Mutiny “It's not hard to tell who’s winning!” NAME James Adams Thomas Barth Mary Catherine Beighley Annette Berilla James Bolger Thomas Brennan Marlene Burkovich Patrick Conahan Bernice Corbett Shirley Cupak Ann Curtis Anthony DeMartino Caroline Devine Arthur Dominick Stephen Fenner Ninnetta Frustaci Ronald Garrity Shirley Gaspar James Goggin Gwendolyn Green Irene Griffin Brendan Hagan Joseph Hamill William Hart Lorraine Haupt Doris Lee Heil Robert Honse Betty Hornak James Keszer Lucille Kolano Mary Ann Kopchak Catherine Kotzan Frances Kuzy Jerome Limbacher Lucille Limbacher Carol Maguire Barbara Mauk Joanne Mazik Dorothy McDermott Malcolm McDonald Thomas McGettigan Joan McGough Bernadette Miller John Misage Dorothy Motkowski Frances Murajda Joseph Naccarato Bernadette Nagy Michael O'Hara Joan Orris Patricia Orris Francis Popies Jane Prendergast Joan Prendergast Helen Rosipayla Mary Sobota Mary Catherine Simon Paul Slater Robert Spelman Joseph Stemberger Nancy Swersey William Szekely Kathleen Walter Theresa Wilczek GOES BY PET PHRASES FAVORITE PASTIME GRIPES Jim “The streetcar was late ' Mission Club getting up Tom “Let's go up to Mary Ann's ' making sundaes five fouls Mary Kay “It's gotta go! driving a Hudson no letters Nette “Gotta get to work ' getting Riches shy boys Twirp “1 give up; what is it? visiting Carolyn being short Tom Hey, give me that pencil! Richard's can't chew in school Burkey “Ah, sugar. entertaining Steve Ginny Pat Hil drawing desk snoopers Bernie Wanta ride? looking for prospects brother Eddie Shirl What's good about it? scheming night school Ann “That kid has got to go. seeing colors no home-runs Tony “Hi, Bonzo! music chlorine Carolyn “JOE! Sportman's Club no lunch Art “Hi, Juggins. designing cars slow hot-rods Steve Come on now. tormenting Sister dusty desk Ninett “Oh, gosh. hoping for Sunny days good English Gar “Aw! Get off that stuff. indulgence in food referees Shirl Holy cow! Johnny night shift Sir Jay “Where's Pat? writing poems competition with Pat Gwen “How ya doin'? writing letters school Rene “1 got a letter. furloughs her sisters Red I've got it floored. going to camp fellow scouts Joe “Come on. I'll take you on late hours recruit meetings Bill wn, Remember the time 1 .. ' shadow-boxing bookkeeping Lorry Big deal. listening to music essays Doris Wait'll 1 tell you- creating ideals Fred Honsie You'd better check. Leo's Pee Vee's Betty Horrors! going to movies overdue library books Kesz It's in overdrive now. Babs wages at Gravity Fill Lou “Honest to John. letters not enough mirrors Mary Ann Sure enough. watching TV. lessons Cathy That'll be good. reading baby-sitting Franny Best you do. listening for duals straight hair Jerry “Come on, Malcolm. pumping gas Chevys Lou “Dear Gussie! doodling with numbers certain people Carol Look at that. airplane rides Honse's stretching Barb “Yeah, Duquesne! Science Honor meetings scales Joanie “Yea, I'm going. using peroxide no matches Dot “Boy! playing records alarm clocks Mac “1 know, but let's go. pinball machines cigarette leechers McGetts “What are you, a wise guy? borrowing pencils Steve Joanie “Look out! making side remarks bosses Bernie “1 really care. starting new fads mill men Satch “What's the time cycle? reading living Dotty “Hi, kids! Friday night dances too much homework Franny All righty. listening to the radio Spanish leeches Cheech “How you say that? used car lot doing without car Nidge “That's real jazzy. trimming trees Hunk Mike 1 got a flat. fixing flats his '40 Dodge Li'l Joanie Oh crumb. sending notes broken test tubes Pot “You don't say. riding in convertibles being followed Pope “Take it eosy. dancing not enough girls Janie “1 work tonight. watching trains go by Joan Jo 1 care. loafing at Swersey's Honse Rus Oh honestly. bowling bleached hair Mary “Heavens! getting notes 4:20 train Mary “That's a smart trick. A. N. Frannie's talking Green “Get out of here now. beheading chickens dropped from team Spel Did you hove to do that? Homestead getting fixed up Joe The Corey Avenue was late. loafing everything Nance “Well, whatta you gonna do? Fords, Caddies, and a Mercury he can't get the car Zeke “1 wasn't talking. paper route going to school Kate Old MacDonald. The Famous not enough bowling Tess “Holy smokes! selling merchandise slow shorthand cutd See Tie PICTURE being mad going steady with long hair on time without his boys short with a boyish bob being rude driving sensibly walking home being still playing hookey dateless wide awake not an instigator without a smile without a crew-cut Failing buying his own cigarettes not missing school being serious without his station wagon without a come-back studious making airplanes being a wallflower not whistling a tomboy unfriendly with a serious thought without Franny chasing boys without an answer with an M.D. speechless unhappy unoccupied not giggling walking to school not looking at girls what we'd do without him being peaceful with blond hair flirting without her homework being short broke refusing to help in a bad humor being late not arguing impolite with shorthand homework alone without Joanie hurrying home coming late dancing without rosy cheeks getting A's without gum making noise missing bowling without a question GIMME YOUR excuse-making ability basketboll scores cey to the library date book late slips levis peaches and cream complexion witty answers flashy car diary little white interests bizza recipe Jo -via I disposition uncle's Sunset way with girls jet black hair fireman's suspenders Oh, Johnny records talking ability ability to play hookey Ra -diant smile brilliant red hair bell-bottom trousers prom bid pony tail interest in pharmacy curly hair dimples easy-going disposition convertible rides sweet shyness nurse's kit high bowling scores sparkling eyes smart looking wardrobe sweet smile blue, blue eyes smart figure Irish eyes long way home black Ford arguments easy job homework chemistry partner upturned collar catchy accent roller skates drawl hotel flirting ways bus pass Bill -ion interests tall stateliness flashy socks sweet ways hair ribbons traffic tickets good looks working days love affairs reserved manner flightiness fruit market FAMOUS FOR coming late day-dreaming winning ways parties side-burns chewin' tobacco long hair attendance at dances stalling the car neatness sincerity being early sophisticated style cat-car pegged pants black hair slow motion friendliness debates with Doris writing letters fainting dare-devil driving versatile love life wise cracks flashy socks brotherly love facial expressions punctuality curly hair wreck on 30 being like Fran stories from camp likeable personality crew-cuts smiles naturally curly hair days at St. William's getting into trouble dimples Bel-air being nice to all letting off steam nice clothes intelligence scholastic standing quiet manner teasing girls THAT hay-ride pestering Malcolm staying after school talking neat dresser big brown eyes blonde streak natural blonde hair peg leg bongs physics answers blushing forever smiling always on a go seen but not heard hair styles answers in class SPECIAL TALENT Latin baseball and basketball piano dramatics art basketball singing writing prose house-keeping typing P. O. D. Latin dramatics art athletics interpreter basketball salesmanship ex-temp speeches writing debating chauffeur Spanish show business typing speech debating athletics nurse's aide salesmanship typing and filing foreign languages physics and chemistry typing and bookkeeping Gravity Fill writing painting efficiency salesmanship singing lyping science bookkeeping office work mathematics chemistry and Latin Spanish bowling accordion salesmanship photography prose and poetry mathematics art poetry typing foreign languages physics mathematics basketboll salesmanship piano singing salesmanship singing AMBITION teacher M.D. librarian nurse president of Mesta grow six inches taller teacher rodar technician office work private secretary Notre Dame to own gas station secretary car designer gambling-house boss housewife St. Francis College office clerk lawyer nurse college state policeman Navy career man Golden Gloves champ college business executive Fenner's partner secretary to be an Admiral airline hostess to work at Mine Safety nurse receptionist to graduate airline hostess Mount Mercy College nurse to become a model legal secretary drive Cadillacs Westinghouse a success in life typist M.D. medical technician dietician to own fruit store model house contractor St. Mary of the Springs College to be a chemist surgeon nurse Duquesne U. to travel success in life nurse at St. Francis' initiate 100 freshmen M.D. carpenter stewardess to be alive to ■become a manager private secretary PATRONS Reverend Francis Shields Reverend Vincent Bertoline Reverend Loe J. Beck Reverend Joseph Wank Brother John Boyle, S. J. Reverend Bernard Berg Reverend Aloysius Kuenzig Reverend Francis Rattenberger Reverend Chester Meyers, O. P. Reverend J. P. Shields Reverend Roman Groszkiewicz Reverend Vincent P. Brennan Reverend A. J. Suran Reverend C. A. Thomas Reverend William Pisarcik Dominican Sisters Sister Mary Jean, O. P. School Supervisor Sister Adrian Marie, O. P. Antoinette Adams Mr. and Mrs. John Adams Miss Mary Lou Adams Peggy Adams Mr. Rudolph Agresti Edward Alexander Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Alexander Annabelle Artim Judy Atwood Mr. and Mrs. J. Auld Ronald Auld Mr. and Mrs. John Balog Bernice Banyas James Banyas Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Banyas Mr. and Mrs. Chiz Barclay Miss Marian Barstis, '51 Mrs. R. J. Barth Mr. Robert Barth, '52 Robert Bayuzick Mr. Michael Berta Gertrude Blasko Mr. and Mrs. Louis Blazer Rosemarie Blazer Mrs. Blanche Blumenfeld John Bogda Mr. John L. Bogda Cecilia Bower Mr. and Mrs. George Bower Miss Alice Boyle Miss Nellie Boyle Miss Theresa Boyle Mr. Joseph Brennan Mr. Martin F. Brennan Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Brennan, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Brennan, Sr. Theresa Brush Mrs. Rose F. Bumbera Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Burkovich Mary Campbell Mark Cannon Joan Cardiff Mr. and Mrs. John Carroll William J. Cauley Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Cauley Miss Kitty Caulfield, '51 Mr. Robert Caulfield, '52 Mrs. Lucy Ciolli Charles Clayton Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Clayton Mr. and Mrs. Patrick S. Conahan Miss Rita Conahan Joseph Conklin Miss Ruth Conklin, '52 Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Connelly Peter Connolly Mr .and Mrs. Peter Connolly James Conroy Mr. and Mrs. James Conroy Mr. Patrick Corbett Bernard Costello Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Costello William Costello Mr. and Mrs. William Costello Martin Coyne Patricia Crossey Mr. and Mrs. Michael Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Dalton Vincent Del Corso Mr. and Mrs. Alfred De Martino Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas De Martino Esther De Saia Mr. Ronald E. Deutsch Mr. and Mrs. Charles Devlin Margaret Ann Devlin Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Di Lucenti Quentin Di Lucenti Mr. and Mrs. John Dinkfelt Miss Jane Dombrosky Mary Dominick Mr. Jerome Downing Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Doyle Mary Alice Estadt Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Estocin Mr. Stephen Evans Alberta Fabyanic Mr. and Mrs. William Flynn Barbara Gallagher Elizabeth Gallagher Miss Jacqueline Garrity Mr. and Mrs. John E. Garrity Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Getsy Paul Getsy Miss Patricia Gilkey Mr. and Mrs. Michael Giordano Joan Gizzie Mr. Richard Gra '52 Miss Frances Gretok John Gretz Mrs. Julia Gretz Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Griffin Stephanie Griffin Carolyn Gross Miss Dorothy Guenther Miss Mary Guenther Barbara Haberle Miss Bernadette Hagan Miss Patricia Hagan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hagan Thomas Harcarik Mr. John Harrington Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hart Bernard V. Hart Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Hart, Sr. Thomas B. Hart, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Haski Mr. Edward Haupt Miss Marcellus Haupt Mr. and Mrs. John Heasley Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Heil Raymond Hiko Mrs. Charles H. Hinderer Mr. Harry Hisrick Marlene Hodill James Hohman Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hojnacki Joan Hojnacki Miss Mary Holleran Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Holleran Maureen Holleran Miss Rosemary Holleran, '48 Kitty Lou Hughes Mr. and Mrs. William Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Jericka Donald Jones Pfc. Robert Jones, '49 Lucille Joyce Mary Ann Jumba Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jumba Mr. and Mrs. John Kanisak Gerald Katis Mary Ellen Katulik Walter Kapuscinski Barbara Kelly Miss Kathleen Kennedy, '31 Miss Catherine Kinneavy Rita Klein William Klein Mr. and Mrs. George Kmetz Geraldine Kmetz Agnes Kohan Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kohan Miss Marie Kollar Mr. Regis Kollar Mr. and Mrs. John Kotzan George Kozub Mr. and Mrs. George Kozub Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krick Miss Madeline Krivjanik Doris Krupowicz Larry Limbacher Mr. and Mrs. Louis Limbacher Joanne Litzinger Maria Lo Chiatto Frances Lukinich Phyllis Luther Mr. and Mrs. Philip Luther Mr. and Mrs. James Maguire Mrs. Mildred Marotta Jane Marthton Mr. Donald Mazik, '52 Betty McAnalley Joan McCarthy Sally McCarthy Miss Betty McDermott, '51 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDermott Mr. Edward F. McDonough Mary Rae McDonough Michael McDonough Mr. and Mrs. James McGartland Mrs. Anna McGettigan Mr. Robert McGivern, '52 Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McGough, Sr. Mr. John T. McGough, Jr. Marlene McGuiggan Gerald McLaughlin Elizabeth McMahon Arlene McMullen Mr. and Mrs. Nelson McMullen Miss Florence McShane Mr. and Mrs. George Medvis Carol Ann Medvis Mr. George Meindl, '52 Betty Meininger Mr. Ralph Melocchi Mr. and Mrs. Michael Meszar Mr. and Mrs. Albert Metzgar Joan Metzgar Mr. and Mrs. William Metzgar Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Miggin Ronald Miklos Mrs. Verna Mildon Miss Margaret Miller Gerald Minogue Mr. and Mrs. John Misage Mr. and Mrs. Frank Motkowski Mr. and Mrs. Francis Mullen Mr. and Mrs. George Murphy Patricia Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Americo Naccarato Mr. James Naughfon, '51 Mr. Martin Nee, '52 Mr. Claire Edward Noll, '51 Miss Geraldine Novotny Mr. and Mrs. John O'Hara Anna Marie O'Malley Dr. and Mrs. F. J. O'Malley James O'Malley Rosemary O'Malley Josephine O'Rourke Mr. and Mrs. Myles O'Rourke PATRONS (Continued) Eugene Osley Miss Joan Paharik, '51 Mr. John Paharik Joan Palchak Miss Patricia Paiombo Mr. and Mrs. Peter Paiombo Miss Theresa Papanek, '52 Norbert Parlak Harold Patterson Mr. William Pavlakovic Carol Ann Pazehoski Louise Pencosky Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pesta Mary Margaret Pesta Antoinette Piccuillo William Polak Miss Lorraine Popies, '49 Mrs. Rose Popies Theresa Popovic Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Powers Joseph Pytka Mr. and Mrs. George Qualey Joy Qualey Mr. and Mrs. John Reese Margaret Reese Margaret Renkes Joan Reczynski Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Rickies Mr. and Mrs. G. Rosipayla Joyce Rothrauff Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Rothrauff Robert Ruglovsky Lois Jean Ryan Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Salome Jeannine Salome Anna Marie Sarra Mr. Allan Sarver Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schnitzler Mr. James Schoming Herman Seiber Mr. Andrew Sekerka Bernice Seko Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Shephard Miss Rose Marie Sherva Annette Sichitano Mr. and Mrs. R. Simon Miss Lorraine Slaby, '51 Miss Dorothy Smorey Mrs. Mary Spelman Mr. and Mrs. John Spelman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Spisak Thomas Spisak Mary St. George Betty Ann Stim Miss Elizabeth Sullivan Ruth Sullivan Terrence Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Swersey Mr. and Mrs. Albert Szekely Miss Margaret Szekely Miss Wilma Szekely Mr. John Szentgyorgyi, Jr. Miss Cletus Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Taylor Felicia Teamen Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Thoma Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stl Janice Thoma Mr. Andrew Tirpak David Tomko Miss Monica Tomko, '52 Mr. and Mrs. George Trepak Norma Trepak Mr. William Tully Mr. and Mrs. Ted Turba Roberta Urban Mr. and Mrs. James Varacalli Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Vaurek Edward Vavrek Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Venturella Mrs. Anna Vlasaty Mary Ellen Vlasaty Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Vlasaty Ronald Vlasaty Faye Wall Mr. Anthony Welsh Mr. and Mrs. B. Welsh Mr. Thomas Welsh, '51 Dr. F. A. Whalen William Whalen Mr. and Mrs. T. Wilczek Norma Jean Winko Miss Eillen Witmer 48 Mrs. Catherine Wolfe Clara Wolfe Genevieve Yasofsky Francis X. Zachoski Stephanie Zachoski Mr. and Mrs. John Zilko Madeline Zubal BUSINESS DIRECTORY AVENUE MOTOR COMPANY 201-15 Broddock Avonue SHADDOCK M. t-IIM BEACON SERVICE BEU AVENUE M. BOLNER SONS 924 Braddock Avonwo SHADDOCK BR. 1-5084 BRADDOCK TYPEWRITER SHOP 629 Braddock Avenue BRADDOCK BR 1-5700 COSNOTTI MOTORS INC. 1239 Braddock A..nu. BRADDOCK El. 1-1234 E. R. DOMINICK District Avon Cosmetic Rep HO. 1-8674 GILL'S SUPER SERVICE 428 Ridge Av ng� E PITTSBURGH VA 3-5855 HOBBY'S DRUG STORE Car. Jonas and Boldridge N. BRADDOCK BR 1-2464 HODGSON'S FLORIST 1011 Braddock Avenue BRADDOCK BR. 1-6177 HOHMAN PHARMACY Main and Bessemer E. PITTSBURGH HOLLANDER'S PHARMACY JOHNSTON, THE FLORIST 621 Braddock Avenue BR 1-1082 JAMES F. KEOUGH AGENCY 70S Braddock Avonwo BRADDOCK KNEE SONS 301 Larimer Avonwo TURTLE CREEK VA. 3-1336 M. J. KOSH 717 Broddock Avonwo BRADDOCK EL 1-0724 LINCOFPS JEWELERS 719 Braddock Avonwo BRADDOCK BR 1-2411 M. MARTAHUS SONS 866 Braddock Avonwo BRADDOCK BR. 1-2967 MASSUNG'S POULTRY 3 mi. I of E. McKeesport VA. 4-3322 MASLEY'S FLOWER SHOP Cor. 8th ond Dixon MUNHAll HO 1-9919 MENAS FLOWER SHOP 618 Undon Avonwo E PITTSBURGH VA. 3-6205 Complimont of george b. McDonough Burgoss of Braddock MRAZ PHARMACY 703 Ponn Avonwo TURTLE CREEK VA 4-2422 PATRICK F. O'CONNOR Roal Estato — Insurance 202 Broddock Ave BR 1-2900 PENN SUPER PHARMACY Wm Ponn Hi-Way MONROEVILLE VA. 3-5213 JOSEPH PROKOPOVITSH Fwnoiol Director 431 9th Avonwo MUNHAll RICHARD'S LADIES' APPAREL B27 Braddock Avonwo BRADDOCK BR 1-4626 RONIE'S CHILDREN STORE 870 Braddock Avonwo BRADDOCK BR. 1-6643 SCHOLTZ 229 Braddock Avonwo BRADDOCK BR. 1-296B SIMPLEX MACHINE TOOL CO. Wm Ponn Highway—Center Rd. TURTLE CREEK VA 3-5023 TOPPER'S MEN'S SHOP 441 Baldwin Rd. HAYS HO. 1-2420 TRAVIS SHOE STORE 866 Braddock Avonwo BRADDOCK BR 1-4956 VIC'S SERVICE STORE E. PITTSBURGH VA. 3-4000 WAGNER'S REALTY CO. 546 Broddock Avonwo BRADDOCK BR 1-1339 WEISS (REXALL) PHARMACY 736 Broddock Avonwo BRADDOCK BR. 1-6909 ZBOYOVSKY'S MARKET 1304 Packer Avonwo N BRADDOCK BR 1-3998 ZELLER'S MARKET 326 Baldwin Rood HAYS BRADDOCK HO. 1-1621 (J2eS I viJiilieA THE THOMASONIAN CLUB 7ecC' tauten SAafrfre “For Service and Reliability Call Br. 1-3100 641 Braddock Ave. Ted Szypulski Braddock, Pa. Res. Phone Fr. 1-3977 THOMPSON FURNITURE CO. Has been in business over 40 years so when you deal with us you I It is our policy to make you satisfied Thompson Furniture Co. 624-626 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. Phone Br. 1-6068 BANDIK’S FOOD MARKET Quality Meats — Groceries Fresh Fruits — Vegetables — Frozen Foods 1116 Bell Avenue North Braddock, Penna. COMPLIMENTS to the Graduates of '53 WEAKLAND’S Men's Shopping Center Braddock, Penna. MONARCH Wallpaper Paint Company 713 Braddock Ave. Braddock, Pa. Compliments of DAWSON BUS CO. Charter Coaches for all occasions Va. 3-6354 Va. 3-9894 COMPLIMENTS OF WAGNER’S BOWLING ALLEYS d H DeTlardo t Co 50 YEARS IN BRADDOCK JEWELERS B37BRAOOOCK AVENUE ELECTRIC 1-2000 BRADDOCK, PA. SUPERIOR MOTOR CO. Your CHEVROLET Dealer 1215 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Penna. ELectric 1-2400 JOE'S FOOD MARKET 706 Baldridge Avenue North Braddock, Penna. Phone BR. 1-0273 Meat — Produce — Groceries and Frozen Foods Compliments HOTEL DAVID 1111 BRADDOCK AVENUE and MARIANNE'S CHILDREN'S STORE 558 Braddock Avenue BRADDOCK, PA. Br. 1-9686 Compliments of of Junior and Senior Bowlers of K- 8 1953 HERSH'S TIME SPOT Religious Articles Jewelry — Gifts Guaranteed Expert Watch Repairing COMPLIMENTS OF THE PRIESTS OF St KJUIUuk Zorn Funeral Home Charles W. Zorn Joseph P. Zorn Phone Br. 1-2147 445 Fourth Street Braddock, Pa. COMPLIMENTS of BRADDOCK BOROUGH COUNCIL Henry Weiss, President Vincent J. Valicenti Joseph C. Franko George Mehalik Daniel A. O'Shea Michael Simko, Jr. Marshall S. Brallier Michael E. Swersey William J. Hohman Peter B. Zablocki J. L. Silverman, Solicitor J. J. O'Hara, Secretary t2)at «v £ (tdoveridcje MICHAEL E. SWERSEY Justice of Peace EL. 1-2301 1104 Rebecca Ave. 319 Ninth Street Braddock, Penna. North Braddock, Pa. Res. Phone BR. 1-0587 Free Lance Office Phone BR. 1-1738 Commercial Photographer Criminal and Civil Cases Portraits - Weddings - Banquets - Aerial Notary Public and Marriage Licenses Auto Licenses BRandywine 1-1459 Cement Stucco ARTHUR BEIGHLEY Plastering Contractor Lanolite Cast Stone Water Proofing 1116 Rebecca Avenue Marbelizing North Braddock, Penna. yxaJuloclti wele S'uu 1888 COMPLIMENTS OF First National Bank OF BRADDOCK L.SCHMIDT JEWE LERS Braddock, Pa. 700 BRADDOCK AVE. BRADDOCK, PA. Harry M. Lasday, Owner BRandywine 1-3825 JONES and KARP BILL’S BEAUTY SALON 705 Jones Avenue North Braddock, Pa. For Appointments Call BR. 1-8106 Open evenings by appointment. Guild Opticians 849 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. BR. 1-8357 215 East 8th Avenue Homestead, Pa. HO. 1-7551 SLATER'S MARKET 229 1 8th Avenue Homestead, Pennsylvania Fresh Meats — Groceries — Produce HO. 1-1633 HO. 1-0310 BRAUN’S BRADDOCK'S OLDEST CREDIT JEWELERS and OPTICIANS 710 BRADDOCK AVENUE BIUDDOCK, PA. BRandytvine 1-0878 NORTH BRADDOCK COUNCIL William Halligan, Pres. Dr. Henry E. Gilkey George Jenkins John Havrilla William Rogel John Gorman Kenneth McGreevy John Hruska John Hackett Litman Motor Co. 543 Braddock Ave. Braddock, Pa. CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH Protect your savings from loss and they will protect you from want Invest The Insured Way and earn an attractive income First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Homestead Congratulations Magura's Factory Store 907 Cor. Braddock Ave. and Verona Street The Store Where You Get Your Money's Worth 300 E. 8th Ave. Homestead, Pa. Ho. 1-8433 Ho. 1-8434 WEISSMAN COMPANY OHRINGER 428 Verona St. Braddock, Pa. Home Furniture Co. Braddock - McKeesport - Greensburg Serving young couples for three generations BROWN DAIRY CO. INC. 215 Bessemer Avenue East Pittsburgh, Penna. Va. 3-2020 BR. 1-2350 BROZDA PHARMACY COMPLIMENTS Prescriptions of KOLANO FAMILY GRADUATES Corner Main and Howard Sts. East Pittsburgh, Pa. Va. 3-7928 COMPLIMENTS of MELON NATIONAL BANK TRUST CO Braddock Office Braddock, Penna. V V BRANDYWINE 1-4700 ClEM M. LIMBACHER Funeral Home 24 HOLLAND AVENUE BRADDOCK, PA. ☆ ☆ r Courtesy-Accuracy-Efficiency Reliable Prescription Service East End Pharmacy J. E. Fechko, Ph. G. B. S. Cor. 11th St. Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. Br. 1-4340 fatten'd Better Furniture Modern Stores in Turtle Creek and W ilkinsburg WE HOPE WE HAVE PLEASED YOU The Faculty and Senior Class of 1953 gratefully express their appreciation to COLAO STUDIOS FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHY IN 1953 THOMASONIAN 5519 Walnut Street Pittsburgh, Penna. COMPLIMENTS OF LOCAL 1219 UNITED STEELWORKERS OF AMERICA C. I. O. BRADDOCK, PA. ST. THOMAS SENIOR CLASS of '53 wishes to thank all patrons and advertisers for making its yearbook possible. BEST WISHES to the CLASS OF '53 COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND is