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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1954 volume:

Zhe Zhomasoman 1954 ST. [THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL BRAPDOCK PF.MVSYT VANIA 'Dedication IN THIS YEAR 1951 PROCLAIMED BY PAPAL ENCYCLICAL A MARIAN YEAR WE SENIORS OF ST. THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL IN GRATEFUL APPRECIATION OF OUR LADY’S UNFAILING PROTECTION LOVINGLY DEDICATE OUR THOMASON!AN TO THE IMMACl LATE CONCEPTION —2— Reverend Francis Shields. Pastor of St. Thomas Church During our four years in high school Father Shields’ inspiring weekly instructions have given us a greater appreciation of our faith and have earned for him the admiration and respect of every senior. We shall always remember you. Father, with gratitude and affection. May your blessing follow us all the days of our lives! Contents Introduction .................................... 2 Underclassmen ................................... 7 Seniors ........................................ 20 Activities ...................................... 34 Athletics ....................................... 55 Advertising Section ............................. 60 faculty Father Francis Shields, Pastor Sister Eunice, Principal Sister Alberta Sister Mary Basil Sister Sheila Sister Celeste Sister Edwina Sister I :natia Marie Sister M. Laura Sister Marie Karen Sister M. Magdalen Sister Vivian Parishes Represented by the Class of 1954 St. Ann St. Anselm St. Anthony Munhall St. Barnabas St. Brendan St. Colman Turtle Creek St. Helen St. John St. Joseph .............. Braddock St. Mary .................. Rankin St. Mary Magdalene ..... Homestead St. Michael ............. Braddock St. Peter and Paul ..... Braddock Sacred Heart ............. Braddock St. Theresa ........ Homestead Park St. Thomas ............... Braddock Valedictorian Salutatorian Manors Mark Cannon Joan Palchak National Sssay Association Certificates Joan McCarthy lionald Miklos Mercedes Rodgers Betty Stim Robert Tananis David Tomko William Whalen National Poetry Association Certificates Judith Atwood Mark Cannon Joan Cardiff Mary Margaret Devlin Michael Harcarik James Hohman Cecilia Mariani Joan Palchak Joseph Sabol Buhl Foundation Scholarships........................ Mark Cannon and Joan Palchak NhPH hssay Contest ................................. District first — David Tomko Bausch and Lomb Science Award..........................................Mark Cannon Tom McCan Success Awards Representative ............................ William Whalen Athlete of the Year Award from Braddock Dapper Dans..................Thomas Trainor Diocesan Business Club Spelling Contest ............... First Award — Esther De Saia Latin Project — Buhl Planetarium....................Second Award — Richard Misage President of Diocesan Mission Club ............................... Michael Harcarik Cat it otic forensic JCeague A wards Degree of Merit — 20 Points Ronald Egnitz Marlene Hodell Catherine Hughes Gerald McLaughlin Degree of Honor — 50 Points Martin Coyne Geraldine Kmetz Raymond Koseho Joan McCarthy Robert Shavor Degree of Excellence — 100 Points Cecilia Bower Josephine O’Rourke Betty Ann Stim Degree of Distinction — 200 Points Mercedes Rodgers Zke junior Officers ROOM 303 Grace Conahan — Vice Pres. Janice Thoma — Sec'y Josephine O’Rourke — Treas. James Hohman — Pres. ROOM 304 Barbara Limbarher — Sec’y Harry Batley — Pres.-Carolyn O’Neal — Vice Pres. William Cauley — Treas. and Classmates Front How: Joanne Costello. Jean nine Salome, Barbara Gallagher Bark Row: Theresa Curran, Carolyn Gross, Mary Agnes St. George Who Will Graduate Front How: Helen Fabyanic. Della Holleran, Mary Alice Kstadt Back How: Stephen Krejdovsky, Barbara Kelly. Mberta Fabyanic, John Gretz Front How : Betty Ann Slim, Ursula Uderman Back How: Louis Naccaiato, Edward Macevoy. Robert Shavor, Edward Vavrek. Thomas Harcarik Front Row: Doris Smith, Joan Reczynski, Bernadette Novak Back How: Thomas Spisak, Mercedes Rodgers. Terrence Sullivan —10— flext year Front Row: Mary Margaret Devlin, Theresa Brush. Esther Front Row: Lois Ryan. Margaret Renkes, Joan Pazehoski. Bark Row: James Griffin. Francis Estocin. Warren McDermott. Norhert Pari a k Front Row: Judy Atwood, Joan Cardiff, Thomas Tully, Edward Alexander, Genevieve Yasofsky, Sally Banks Back Row: Raymond Balog, William Barlas. John Bogda. Joseph Conklin Sophomore Officers ROOM 202 Joan Curtis — Sec’y Marlene Hodell — Treas. William Costello — Pres. Charles Clayton — Vice Pres. ROOM 301 Betty Lou Varacalli—Vice Pres. Kenneth Meszar — Treas. Carol Ann Medvis — Sec’y Gerald McLaughlin — Pres. ROOM 204 Kerry O'Malley — Pres. Geraldine Kmctz — Vice Pres. Annette Sichitano — Sec’y Rita Klein — Treas. —12— and Mow-Students Front Row: Margaret Becker, Bernice Banyas Back Row: Peter Connolly, Gertrude Blasko, Rosemarie Blazer, James Conroy Front Row: John Kutis. Raymond Koscho Back Row: James Jericka. Jean Garrity, Lucille Joyce, Cecilia Bower. Veronica Connell, Ronald Egnitz Front Row : Patricia Fahyanic, Frances Gretok, Cecelia A. Hickey, Gary Haherle, Elizabeth Gallagher, Margaret Crossey Back Row: Raymond Hiko, Barbara Haberle, Lawrence Limbachcr, Rosemary Cupak, Martin Coyne —13— Who Will Soon Front How: Thomas McGivern, Donald McCallister. Patri-ria Taylor. Joy Qualey, Louise Peneosky, Kathryn O’Bryan, Maureen McDonough Bark Row: Robert Valka. Charles Martin, Eugene Osley, Anna Marie Sarra, Helen O'Rourke, Patricia Palombo, Norma Trepak Front Row : Joseph Larkin. Loretta Litzinger, Sally McCar thy, Robert Tananis Bark Row : Mary Catherine McCann. Ronald Vlasaty, Mary Elizabeth McMahon. Phyllis Luther, Kenneth Wil-sak. Mary Margaret Krohe Front Row : Theresa Popovic, Mary M. Pesta, Joyce Roth-rauf, Joan Metzgar Be Upperclassmen Front Row: Felicia Teamann, Richard Misage, Mar)' Lou kratzenherg Back Row: Joseph Pytha, Mary M. Pesta. James Getsy Front Row: Joan McCarthy. Patricia kratzenherg Back Row: Mary Ellen katulik. Doris krupowicz. Mary Rae McDonough Front Row: John Rufus, kerry O'Malley. Regis Maloney, Daniel Schnitzler Back Row: Mary Ellen Vlasaty. Norma Jean Wincko, Mary Ann Jumha. Sally Ann Measley, Maxine Fulmer L freshman Officers ROOM 201 Joan O'Hara — Pres. Josephine Baverso — Sec’y Richard Sullivan — Vice Pres. Jack Quinn — Treas. ROOM 101 Cyril Manik Vice Pros. Patricia Crossey — Pres. Richard Ferer — Sec'y Mary I.ouise Renkes — Treas. —16— and Zktir Classmates Thomas Jones, Dolores Balog, David Azzolini, Richard Malloy, Mary Dominick, Janet Carrigan, Paul Grossen, Kathleen Conroy Front Row: Louis Burdell, Eileen Shields, David Williams, Frances Per-kosky Back Row: Patricia Johnson, Albert Fabyanic, Mary M. Rossi, Eugene Bea-sock, Mary Louise Kapuscinski, Daniel Van Antwerp Joan Scpcick, Edward Meindel, James Pelligrino, John Melocchi, Phyllis O’ Neal, Rudolph Novack, Barbara Eddel-dorf I ront Row: David Benes, Louise Surace, Mary Lou Wilczck. Doris Sulkowski. Mary M. Brita-nik, Patricia Stini, Daniel Azzolini Bark Row: Kenneth Willmot. Gerald Auld. David Trax, Kenneth Germley. John Solka, Charles Seigfrield Zke 57. ♦ Lawrence Dinkfelt, Madeline Gimera, Diane Krupowicz, John Estoein. Marilyn Haleko. Bernadette Kotzan. James Diggins —18— cK Ro : w® ™ -- B k—-........................................ u'“; ’ lh ’ orgc Jane Varieties Barbara Mazzoni, Dorothy Kuzy, Rita McMahon, Joanna Mcndirino. Kay Muha, Margaret Mullin. Elizabeth Metzgar, Charles Ruffner, Lawrence Novak. George Stratton, Edward Touhill —19— 7 if ntercstcd primaril) in living their holy faith ft[ evoted to their school and all that concerns it ft arnest in the pursuit of all useful knowledge ftf miahle to all even in trying circumstances l catling others in upright and noble endeavor Zkomasomam Maureen Holleran and Michael Harcarik Chosen by the Faculty and Senior Class —20— SH0IN3S WILLIAM WHALEN “Buck” . . . good-natured, easy going . . . Junior Prom Chairman . . . vice-president of freshman class and president of senior class . . . good thinker . . . choir . . . famous for oral reports . . . sense of humor . . . ambition: to he a millionaire. THOMAS TRAINOR Tom . . . vice-president sophomore and senior years . . . good friend . . . women hater . . . politically argumentative . . . debater . . . entered first Oratorical Contest . . . Science Honor . . . ambition: lawyer. 0 fragrant lily of all holiness, captivate our hearts with your heavenly perfume! From the Marian Year prayer of His Holiness, Pope Pius XII JOAN HOJNACKI Joanie . . . outstanding student . . . senior class secretary . . . Typing Contest ’53 . . . admired for her neatness and manners . . . Yearbook Staff . . . Business Honor Society . . . future profession : secretary. Ql ENTIN Dl LI CENTE Quindy . . . muscle man . . . everyone’s friend . . . cow-boy . . . treasurer of senior class . . . owns large crop of black hair . . . favorite song — “Maybe I’m right” . . . successful businessman. ANNABELLE ARTIM JAMES BANYAS “Bunny” . . . popular miss ... to know Jim . . . tops with everyone . . . good her is to like her . . . hates to he teased sport ... in Science Honor and Busi-working at Shubs . . . likes to ness Club . . . on baseball team . . . dance . . . favorite menu: lettuce on cooperative spirit . . . ambition: to hold Ry-Krisp . . . hopes for a career in an office position, nursing. ROBERT BAYUZICK Buzzy” . . . friendly disposition . . . Yearbook StafT . . . noted for “crew-hair cuts’ and “peg” pants . . . loyal member of Science Honor . . . future ambition: F.B.I. MARK CANNON Mark . . . president freshmen year . . . Future Scientist of America ... reserved manner . . . loves to tinker with motors and sketch ears . . . Buhl Planetarium Award 53 . . . ambition: electrical engineer. 4 MARIE CHAPPIE VINCENT DEL CORSO Marie . . . dark-haired, dark-eyed miss Vince . . . likeable, quick to make with a friendly manner . . . secretary friends . . . “Pepsi for lunch . . . freshmen year . . . calm and quiet . . . Science Honor Society . . . good in will make an efficient private secretary, math . . . aspires to be a Certified Public Accountant . . . famous for oral book reports and getting out of school early. —23— GERALDINE DEVINE ANNA 1)1 LUCENTE Gerry . . . winning personality and Annie . . . personality plus . . . wonder-well-liked . . . lives in the shadow of fill disposition . . . sophomore treasurer the school . . . slow, deliberate gait....Florida excursions . . . willing to likes to give dancing instructions . . . listen and quick to agree . . . hopes to ambition: stenographer. enter the business world. PAUL GETSY Paul . . . very sociable in nature . . . auto racing his specialty . . . has special interest in bookkeeping . . . always in with his crowd . . . intends to work for Paramount Pictures. JOAN GIZZIE Joanie . . . dainty and diminutive . . . Junior Prom Committee . . . known for comical faces and hysterical laughs . . . treasurer in sophomore year . . . tops in our hook . . . intends to follow in her sister’s footsteps as a secretary. STEPHANIE GRIFFIN Stef . . . calm, cool, and casual . . . brown-eyed commercialist of Room 302 . . . “Oh no . . . lunches at Angie’s . . . best admired for her friendly ways . . . aim: to he a secretary. MICHAEL HARCARIK Mike . . . restrained, but nice to know . . . come-on break down” . . . President of Diocesan Mission Club ... History Honor Society . . . hard worker . . . treasurer of Latin IV . . . liked by all who know him . . . plans to continue his studies. —24— GERALD KATIS MAUREEN HOLLERAX Maur . . . admired by all . . . friendly disposition . . . Business Staff ... in Latin. History, and Science Honor Societies . . . potato chip fiend . . . favorite subject: Latin . . . special interest: driving Plymouth station wagon and Nash sedan . . . college-minded. Jerry . . . pharmacist and soda jerk . . . friendly — always mixing with others . . . Casanova . . . good in speech and debate . . . entered first Oratorical Contest . . . noted for mouldy jokes . . . good dancer . . . Engineering. MAE KIRBY Mae . . . our fourth dimension — droll, dimpled, dreamy, and dynamic ... favorite interests: Cook’s and Chrvslers . . . best noted for her boyish haircut . . . likely prospect for secretarial work. AGNES KOHAN Always seen, always heard — a predominant laugh, that’s our Aggie . . . never a dull moment . . . tries hard to please . . . inextinguishable desire to master driving . . . her interests lie in interior decorating. JOHN KOTZAN John . . . quiet, except when he’s making weird noises . . . imitating orangutans . . . reading and talking too fast . . . dependable and friendly to know . . . ambition: Admiral in the U. S. Navy. JO ANN LITZINCER Jo . . . intriguing . . . nice to know . . . twosome with Gerry . . . gift of gab . . . dangerous at chemistry . . . skating fiend . . • one of East Pittsburgh’s best . . secretary. —25— CECILIA MARIAM DOROTHY MARTIN Cil . . . spirited little lass with darn inn feet . . . never too busy to he friendly . . . changing moods . . . passing notes in class . . . our chemist and future nurse. Dottie . . . our attractive artist . . . treasurer freshman year . . . possesses a cooky complex . . . hesitation in answering . . . likes phone calls and cats . . . famous for “pony-tail hairdo . . . an all-around agreeable girl . . . interior decorator. CILBERTA McGOUCH “Birdv or “Gibby — it all adds up to the same thing — a Thomasonian that's tops and always looking for fun . . . Business Staff . . . looking forward to a career as a typist . . . beware of her Irish temper. DOMINIC MELOCCHI Dom . . . friendly, dependable ... always walking fast . . . shy, hut sincere in his ways . . . nice build . . . Contractor ... if silence is golden, then he s 24 karat. t RONALD MIKLOS ROBERT MIKLOS Ronnie . . . hot-rodder and a Mercs Bob . . . calm and collected . . . skilled nthusiast . . . Junior Prom Committee in baseball . . . famed for printing his . . . always draw.ng dream cars . . . eas assignments . . . Texas drawl . . . to ,ct along with . . . president of Espanol class . . . sports minded . . . soph more class . . . always joking . . . professional baseball player, car designer. -26-- UICIIARI) MKAZIK (uh . . . always good for a laugh . . . Get me a hottle of orange . . . “Do ou work tonight?” . . . good pal de-pite his mysterious grin . . . says a lot vhen In gets around to it . . . lending noney . . . merchant marine. ANNA MARIE O’MALLEY Ann . . . wonderful character . . . the quiet member of the senior class . . .belongs to the Science Honor . . . portrays a picture of health and happiness . . . nursing at B.G.H. is her aim. BRENDAN 0’MALLE Buddy . . . teller of tall, terrible tales . . . gifted in writing gruesome essays . . . It wasn't me . . . riding students to school and back . . . witty and liked by everyone . . . ambition is to pay for his car. ROSEMARIE O’MALLEY Rosie . . . gay and friendly . . . energetic . . . possesses an uncontrollable laugh . . . Oak Hills gift to St. Thomas . . . those trips to Mexico . . . expert for swimming . . . aims to be a stenographer. JOAN PALCHAK Joanie . . . one in a million . . . secretary of Latin IV . . . understanding and conscientious . . . Science and Latin Honor Societies . . . Editorial Staff . . . Latin whiz . . . plans to attend college. WILLIAM POLAK Bill . . . quiet and demanding . . . but a good friend . . . photography as a hobby . . . helpful on yearbook . . . Science Honor . . . Prom Committee for Junior Year . . . “Say cheese . . . Chemical Engineer. —27— ANTOINETTE PICCITLLO Toni . . . quietly efficient and soft-spoken . . . always seen with Dorothy Vi’. . . . welcome in any group . . . interested in hasehal! . . . looks forward to being a secretary. WALTER PIJSKAR Plishie . . . friendly greeting for all . . . crazy motions . . . mad dashes to school in the morning . . . sensitive, hut good at heart . . . always associated with a load of hooks . . . hopes to continue his studies. MARGARET ANN REESE Reesy . . . amusing personality . . . her pleasenl disposition is her greatest asset . . . crazy about records and new fashions . . . individualist . . . goal: secretarial work. ROBERT RUGLOVSKY JOSEPH SABOL Boh . . . pleasing personality . . . popu- Joe . . . horse trainer . . . talking about lar dancer . . . always ready to help . . . jets... Buhl Planetarium Award ’53... junior class treasurer ... in History, discussing space flight with Mark . . . Latin, and Science Honor Societies . . . Science Honor . . . quiet and sincere Editorial Staff . . . presdient of Latin . . . aeronautical engineer. IV . . . college-hound. MONICA PTAS1NSKI Moe . . . famous for her annual Frick Park picnics . . . jitter-hug . . . always giggling . . . carries her desk home with hei . . . spent all her school life at St. Thomas . . . ambition: to he a stenographer. —28- BKRNICE SEKO MARTIN TEAMANN Bee . . . petite and gentle, but thoroughly determined . . . dances at St. Barnabas' . . . “Bernice and Monica” . . . excels in her subjects . . . ambition: private secretary. Marty . . . unusually quiet and reserved . . . liked by all who know him . . . competent Spanish student . . . red hair . . . dependability . . . deserves the best life can give him. DAVID TOMKO Dave . . . president sophomore and junior years . . . good writer . . . keen wit . . . captain of bowling team and high scorer in 53 . . . Editor of Yearbook . . . Science Honor . . . ambition: to find out his ambition. ROBERTA URBAN Bobby . . . agreeable and nice to all . . vice-president in sophomore year . . Business Manager of Yearbook . . . al ways a questioning look on her face . . one of our better Thomasonians . . plans to take up business administra tion. FAYE WALL ANN WALLENTINO Faye . . . sophisticated air . . . our dazzling blonde . . . loads of fun ... a bit mischevious . . . well liked by all . . . her future occupation remains a mystery to all but herself. Ann . . . admirable personality an liked by all . . . enjoys chemistry . . sharp rug-cutter . . . always laughing ii back of the room ... an exemplary stu dent . . . special interest: modeling. —29— DOROTHY WILCZEK CLAIRE WOLFE Dot . . . poised and efficient . . . well-liked by all who know her . . . works at Rraddock Hospital . . . good marks . . . intends to take up nursing as a career. Cathy ... a manner both friendly and reserved . . . favorite subject: Math . . . History and Science Honor Society . . . constantly writing letters ... a sweet lass from Immaculate Heart Academy . . . goal: mathematics teacher. ''UtrOYT'hC Familiar and dear to St. Thomas students is the shield of St. Dominic. May his glorious mol to guide us safely onward unto eternal TRUTH! Senior’s Magnificat My soul Is grateful. Lord, For joys untold— That I have learned The saving truths That set men free— That I have walked In straightened paths So steadily; Have shielded been And watched and loved Throughout my youth. And walked with ease The steadfast way Of Catholic truth. The gift of prayer That 1 have known; And washed and cleansed In streams of grace This soul of mine; And tasted, Lord. Thy sacrament Of Love Divine! My soul Is grateful. Lord. For joys untold. Love it. Lord. And shelter it As years unfold! Selected Zhe (jood Xfears It seems almost like yesterday, that September day in 1950 which saw 68 pea-green freshmen crowded into Room 201. What a bewildered bunch we were! Do you remember how comical we looked on Initiation Night? Some of our costumes were really fantastic. Algebra and Latin, however, soon absorbed our attention. Next, to our great delight, came the Big Snow. This gave us a week’s vacation and thus relieved us of some tough algebra assignments. After the successful Christmas Dance with Jimmy Currie, the weeks really Hew. It didn’t seem long before, despite the rain, we were enjoying the South Park picnic. It seemed odd to be separated into two classes in our sophomore year. That fact, however, didn't keep us apart. We teamed up to have some jolly skating parties and to make the Friday night dances worth-while. The one thing that we didn't differ on was how we could bother the goldfish in biology class. This year saw two rival sophomore societies, the Head-Hunters Club and the Fun Fraternity, constantly trying to outdo each other in matters of recreation. St. Thomas contributed some star players to a famous baseball team this year. Our team won the first place in Braddoek and the fourth in Pittsburgh. We were happy to see clear skies at the South Park picnic in order that our team could play St. Peter’s. We were again united as we began our junior year upperclassmen at last! We found trig a real brain-teaser. Physics, however, never seemed so hard as trig, probably because physics applied more to our everyday life. Jay Michael really brought the people to our Christmas Dance, didn’t he? Our auditorium had never been so crowded as it was that memorable night. We made enough money for our Prom, enough to have it at the exclusive Fdgewood Country Club. Our class certainly looked great that night. White dinner jackets made the boys look “sharp.” Too bad the rain had to wrinkle them as it did. W e had a glorious time, anyway, rain or no rain, and God blessed us with sunshine on our North and South picnics to make up for it. Time flies doesn’t it? It wasn't long until we were big wheels the old men and women of St. Thomas. Little did we know that it would mean plenty of hard work. Chemistry and advanced algebra, Fnglish IV, and bookkeeping — how they made us put on our thinking caps! All this was had enough, hut when the boys had to wear suits and ties four times for pictures, moans were loud in 802. These pictures were only part of the hardships necessary to insure the success of the yearbook. And a success it was! It had to be. with the help we got from the faculty and student body, especially the juniors. fhese juniors did more than help us with the yearbook. An enchanting Proni held in our honor was another graduation gift from them. The exclusive Fdgewood Country Club became the setting for this glorious event. Our partial repayment came in the spring, in the form of a picnic at North Park. W ith burdens of responsibility trying to darken our spirits, we always found inspiration in Father Shields’ weekly lectures. His words will be a joyful reminder of our days at St. Thomas, which are quickly coming to a close. As we say goodbye to our school, our teachers, and fellow students, one thought is uppermost in our minds a thought best expressed in the words of the school song: Dear old St. Thomas. we’ll ere hr true; Dear old St. Thomas, we pledge our love to you. -32— ■ Zkat Evening of Evenings... At the country club Si. Thomas, too. has its Sir Walter Raleighs. Prom of 1954 Joan Hojnaeki; Joan Gizzie, Queen; Maureen Holleran -36- The layout staff erected the framework for the Thomasonian. Here Dorothy Martin and Joan Hoj-nacki discuss picture-layout with Ro-berl Bayuzick, William Polak. and William Whalen. The Business Staff — Claire Wolfe. Vincent Del Corso, Maureen Holleran, Roberta Urban, and Anna Marie O'Malley — took care of our financial problems and thus put firm walls about our yearbook structure. By their success in obtaining student subscriptions, Jerry Katis, Joseph Sa-bol, Robert Miklos. James Banyas, Ronald Miklos. and Paul Getsy laid a strong roof over our yearbook edifice. Being sick could lie a pleasure with Mrs. Orr and the pretty seniors of Home Nursing in attend ance. Thomasonian editor congratulates our three boosters Rosemarie Blazer, Paul Crossen, Boh Miklos, Saint Thomas runner-up in the Diocesan Business Club spelling contest, admires the pin Esther Do Saia received as first prize. top-notch yearbook and Marlene Hodell. The History II. S. in one of its more studious moments. I). Holleran, B. Costello. J. O'Rourke, M. Holleran, M. Ilar-earik. (.. Wolfe, K. Ruglovsky, (!. (iros aUENCE GUIDE We really needed maps to find some of the schools holding the Science Honor meetings. R. Miklos. R. Bayuzick. M. Cannon, J. Sabol, J. Palchak, R. Ruglovsky, I). Tomko. History Horn Society Science Honor Society One of the most active of Pittsburgh diocesan honor societies is the History Honor Society. The aim of this society is to stimulate interest in the history of Western Pennsylvania. The monthly activities of the History Honor Society are varied; for instance, two annual historical tours, a lecture, a Christmas party, an historical contest, and a spring luncheon. Only junior and senior honor students who have a special interest in history are eligible for membership in the History Honor Society. The Science Honor Society organized four years ago has grown to he one of the most active and popular of the diocesan organizations. Throughout the school year meetings are held at the various member-schools. The annual Science Fair at Buhl Planetarium provides an outlet for the creative ability and ideas of our future scientists. In our junior year Mark Cannon and Joseph Sabol won first prize for their excellent exhibit on rockets. Speech The Saint Thomas Chapter of the Catholic Forensic League started its fourteenth consecutive season in October at Saint Rosalia’s, bringing home with them victories over several of their city rivals. The Forensic League not only gives students an outlet for their oratorical abilities but also provides them with monthly competitive tournaments. These tournaments serve as battle grounds where students test their skills and abilities against those of students from other schools in the diocese. During the month of March the Forensic League of Pittsburgh held its semi-finals and finals, which determined the students who represented the diocese in the national tournament held this year at Cleveland. SCHEDULE October 11 ...................................................... St. Rosalia November 8 ...................................................... St. Raphael December 13 ......................................... St. Mary’s, Sharpsburg January 10 ............................................... Divine Providence March ........................................................ Speech Finals K. Koscho, C. Hughes. (.. Bowers, G. Kmetz, C. Gross, W. Polak. M. MrGuiggan, G. Gonahan, M. Harcarik, T. Brush. J. Atwood, M. E. Valasty, M. Hodell, R. Shavor. —40 - U. Uderman, B. Costello, M. Coyne, J. McCarthy, B. . Stim, I. Kalis, M. Rodgers. T. Trainor, J. McLaughlin, K. Gallagher, J. Conroy, J. O'Rourke. Debate The Catholic High School Forensic League of the Diocese of Pittsburgh has as its goal tin promoting of interest in interscholastic debate and public speaking among the Catholic High Schools of our diocese. I pon receiving 20. 50. 100, or 2(H) credits, the members may receive the degrees of Merit. Honor. Excellence, or Distinction, respectively. Besides the monthly meetings at the various sc hools there was a debate tournament at the University of Pittsburgh in January at which the Forensic League members pitted their skill against the other League members of the Pittsburgh area. The high standing of Saint Thomas High School in the Catholic Forensic League is due to the splendid training the students receive from their coach, who never ceases to give her pupils the best in expression and technique. October 25 .. November 22 December 9 .. January 24 .. April ..... SCHEDULE ....... St. Rosalia ..... St. Augustine Our Lady of Mercy ..... St. Lawrence ..... Debate Finals —41— From tin expectant expression on Rosie's face it looks as thojgii something unusual is about to happen in the chemistry lab. « Could these students in the physics lab be waiting for genii to come out of the pycnometer bottles? What teacher could fail to be happy with such a jolly-looking Latin IV class? Tin editorial staff Robert Kunlo ky. Joan Palehak, and David I omko formed the foundation upon whieh rested all our yearbook activities. Zhomasonian Staff Editor ...................................................................... David Tomko Associate Lditors ............................................... Robert Ruglovsky Joan Palchak Layout Staff .................................................... Robert -Ravuziek Joan Hojnacki W illiam Wlialen Student-Photographer ............................................... William Polak Artist ............................................................. Dorothy Martin Business Staff .......................................... Roberta Urban, Manager Vincent Del Corso. Maureen Holleran Anna Marie O'Malley. Claire Wolfe Finance Staff ........................................ James Banyas, Gerald Kalis Paul Getsy. Robert Miklos Ronald Miklos. Joseph Sabol Senior girls recite the rosary in the convent chapel. 'Diocesan business Club Classical Manor Society The Diocesan Business Club, though established only three years ago. has become one of tin-best organized school clubs in the Pittsburgh diocese. Membership in the dub is open to juniors and seniors. Students who are top-ranking in business subjects and interested in business are eligible to membership. Meetings are held monthly in the various participating schools. The aim of the Diocesan Business Club is to acquaint the students with the newest developments in the business field and to encourage social contacts among students in the members schools. The first regular meeting of the Classical Honor Society was held in our own school in April of 1952. The purpose of the society is twofold — a fuller knowledge of the Latin and Creek classics and the diffusion of this knowledge to others. At the yearly Latin Festivals at Buhl Planetarium the students of St. Thomas have received many awards. Each month a meeting is held at a different member school. Classical plays, educational slides, dances — all have been enjoyed. Fortunate indeed are the pupils who succeed in making the Classical Honor Society. Efficiency is the keynote of the Business Club Sitting: S. Griffin. I). Wilczeck, E. DeSaia, A. Kohan. B. Stim, I). Holleran, J. Hojnacki Standing: .1. Banyas, R. Miklos, J. Salome The Latin Honor Society appears actually interested in the lecture. Eront Row: H. O’Rourke. W. Metzler, C. Hickey, N. Wincko Middle Row: J. Palchak. N. Trepak. B. Banyas. J. Rothrauff. G. Kmetz Back Row: R. Ruglovsky. M. Holleran. S. Krejdovsky, E. Gallagher. R. Miklos These beautiful dolls are given as Christmas gifts to the children of the missions. Betty McMahon. Loretta Litzin-ger. Michael Harcarik. (diocesan president), Madeline Gimera. Dorothy Kuzy, Betty Metzgar The Club reports its progress and learns the news of the mis-ons through frequent letters. Doris Smith. Boh Kuglovsky, Anna Marie Sarra. John Gretz. Walter Puskar. Theresa Popovic M ission Club The Society for the Propagation of the Faith is a world-wide organization. The Holy Father himself is the universal director. Bishop Fulton J. Sheen is our national director. The Propagation of the Faith is the only organization which helps all the missions of the world. Mission clubs, accordingly, are established in all high schools, ami all Catholic students are members. As such, they share in the good works and prayers of the missionaries. These high school clubs, which are an integral part of the Propagation of the F aith, direct the mission activities of the students. I he Mission Club of St. Thomas is highly active. It sends stamps, rosaries, gifts, and money to many missions. If the generosity of the present members is any indication, this community w ill certainly be mission-minded later on. I he ingenuity of Mark Cannon and Joseph Sabol produced ibis award. Buhl-prize-w inning I hose sober-faced student must surely be seniors. s X Senior girls whose typing skill helped in the yearbook production Zkomasomm Chatter The brain child of the Business Club. Chatter. has as its purpose promotion of efficiency in typing and mimeograph work. At the same time, however. Chatter creates intense interest among the student body and monthly issues are enthusiastically received. Editors Mercedes Rodgers, Josephine O’Rourke, Esther I)e Saia, and Betty Stim scrutinize their Hrst issue. Joan Palchak, class salutatorian, seems more amused than enlightened as Mark Cannon, class valedictorian, demonstrates the principles of the Blast furnace. From his diagram Mark constructed a model furnace for the annual Science Fair at Buhl Planetarium. 9 io: 1 1617 181 2324252 k 1. (.ant'll! in the art! 2. Sweets from th«- sweet 3. Between halves I. C� iis Remember his “Doity Boy ? 5. Traffic, beware! 6. Out to lunch: back at 12:45 7. Ugh! Heap Big Squaws H. Shouldn't he be behind them? —52— 9. Hi-Ho, Silver! 10. The Hiji Three meet at Bermuda. 11. Somebody slipped up somewhere. 12. Jim, Josie, Ursula and Boh 13. Mrs. Orr demonstrates temperature-taking 14. Annual South Bark Picnic 15. Christmas Dance, '53 16. A classy lass, our salutatorian ” Mail and dare well It was a sad day that August 31, 1953. when tin Corey Avenue streetoar was relieved of its duties. This meant that a time-honored tradition in Saint Thomas School was no longer to be used as a means of transportation. No more would there be the staeeatto of heels going dow n wooden steps. No more would be heard the excited shouts of the students running out the school door to catch the 11:40. No more creaking and rattling sounds; no clanging bell. Henceforth there would be only silence. The Corey Avenue had been a part of our school as long as there had been a lunch time. There were riders from almost every class, and the excuses they could make for coming in late were fantastic and numberless. Another of the main reasons for the popularity of the Corey Avenue was the friendliness of the conductors selected to pilot the trolley. Steering it was no easy job either. There were always parked autos to slow up progress. Of course, despite its herculean efforts, the streetcar was not without its share of personal troubles. It came a little late once in a while or was a bit dilapidated, but these things the students generally overlooked. Even when they had to hold up umbrellas inside to keep off the rain, they didn’t mind it at all. Now and then some chiding soul would east aspersions upon it. such as “The Thing” or “The Heap” but only in good humor and never reaHv maliciously. It might be said of the car that it was typical of the American way of life . . . breaking down, getting patched up. and trying all over again. Now the Corey has been replaced by more streamlined buses in keeping with the times. To those future Thomasonians who will never be able to experience the wonderful times shared by those who have ridden it. may this article serve as a memento to help them understand. May good old Corey Avenue rest in peace! —54— Get a hold of one, Boh. Court action — Saint Thomas style Our coach. Larry Ike” Man ion Boll MeCallister. Forward Tom Tully, Joe l.arkin. Bill Costello, Prospective Lettermen The game couldn’t go on without Bill and Vince, timekeeper and scorekeeper. Ronny Auld. Center ! Job Miklos. Guard Tom Trainor. Forward Paul Getsy. Guard Tomcat cheering section Auld outjumps 6 5 Brooks for two. —58— Patrons Reverend Francis Shields Reverend Vincent Bertoline Reverend Raymond Boccardi Brother J. Boyle Reverend Vincent I . Brennan Reverend Chester Meyers. 0. P. Reverend Michael B. Fialko Reverend Roman A. Groszkiewicz Reverend William M. Pisarcik Reverend J. P. Shields Dominican Sisters Sister Alicia, O. P. Sister M. Baptista 0. P. Sister M. Cyprian (). P. Sister M. De Cell is O. P. Dr. Morton J. Abramson Min. Angela V. Alexander Mr. and Mrs. James R. Auld Mrs. Josephine Baker Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Banyas Mrs. Mary Barlas Mr. and Mrs. John Bayuzick Mr. Thomas J. Beardmore Mr. Michael Berta Mr. Louis Blazer Mr. Ettore Bonacci Patsy Bonacci Mr. and Mrs. Borgoyne Mr. ami Mrs. George Bower M iss Alice Boyle Miss Nellie Boyle Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Britanik Mr. and Mrs. William Brown Mr. and Mrs. Burdell Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Cancelmi Mildred Caruccio Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Cauley Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chismar Mrs. A. Chuehran Mr. and Mrs. Cicero Mr and Mrs. Charles E. Clayton Mr. Patrick Conahan Rita Conahan Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Conley Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Connell Mr. and Mrs. A1 Conroy Alice Conroy Irene F. Conroy Mr. and Mrs. James Conroy Mary Conroy Mr. Patrick Conroy Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Costello Mr. and Mrs. Martin Coyne Mr. William Craig Mr. William I). Crossen Mr. and Mis. W'illiam II. Crossen Mr. and Mrs. Settimo Del Corso Mr. Michael “Duke Deliman Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Dettare Mr. Andrew Derzak Mrs. Devine Mr. and Mrs. Charh s Devlin Mrs. DifTendell Mr. Edward Doughtery Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Downing Dr. R. R. Durant Mr. Caesar IVUrso Mr. Andrew Estocin Mrs. Betty Evans Mr. Joseph Ferrieri Sally Fincel Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Finnerty Mr. Clarence J. Ford Helen Formica Freddy and Mickey Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Getsy Mr. and Mrs. George Gimera Mr. and Mrs. August Goricki Mr. William J. Gihhin Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Griffin Mr. Robert F. Gross Margaret Welister Groves Mary Gura Mr. Brendan Hagan Patricia Hagan Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Harahurcn. Mr John W. Harrington Mr. Bernard Hart Mr. William Hart. 53 Mr. ami Mrs. Joseph Hayes Mrs. John Heasley Frances Heimlick Mr. Fred Henderson Ann Hiko Mr. Agnes S. Hodill Mr. J. Albert Hoell Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hojnaeki Mr. and Mrs. J. Holleran M iss Jane Holleran Mr Thomas L. Holtz Mr. and Mrs. George Hopko Mr. George M. House Mr. and Mrs. William Hughes Mr. John Hubei Mr. Jacobs Mr. Frank B. Johnson Mr. Philip Johnson Mr. Robert Jones Lucille Joyce Mr. John J. Joyce Mr. and Mrs. Louis Jungo Mr. and Mrs. John Katis Mr. Jack Kamauf Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kapuscinski Alberta Katnik Mr. John J. Kelly Mayor C. A. Kinkaid Mrs. Nancy Whalen Klein Mr. and Mrs. George Kmetz Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Koltan Doctor Kopsofsky Mr. James Knoreshorough Mrs. John Kotzan Frances Krusenac Mr. and Mrs. George Kuzy Mr. and Mrs. John S. Larkin Mrs. Lucille Lilly Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Limbacher Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Limbacher Mr. and Mrs. Lo Chiatto Miss Esther Lvden Mrs. Philip Luther Mr. and Mrs. James F. Maguire Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mallory Mr. and Mrs. Regis Maloney. Sr. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Manik Mrs. Jean Whalen Mantia Edward and Hilda Martin Mr. and Mrs. Matrozzo Mrs. Mary McBarron Mr. ami Mrs. J. J. McCarthy Mr . Elizabeth McDermott Betty McDermott ’53 Mr. and Mrs. Francis McDonough Mr. and Mrs. James McGartland Mr. Hugh F. Me Keegan Josephine McKenna Miss Anna M. McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. W. McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. James McMahon M ss Florence McShane Mr. George Meindle Mr. and Mrs. Raloli Melocchi Mr. and Mrs. Michael Meszar Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Miklos Mrs. Verna Mildon Mr. Andrew Mizerak Chief John Morenzie Mr. and Mrs. John A. Muha Mrs. Thomas J. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Ameriro Naccarato Mr. James Naughton Mrs. Enna Nicholls Mr. Edward Novak Mr. and Mrs. II. Novak Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Novak Mrs. Mary Novotny Mr. and Mrs. Regis O’Holloran Jean O’Hara Miss Anna Marie O’Malley Dr. and Mrs. T. J. O’Malley Mr. and Mrs. P. J. O’Neal Mr. Clarence Orris Mrs. Joan Orris Patricia Orris Mr. Edward Palawzynski Mr. Albert Palchak Miss Margaret Palchak Mrs. Mary Palchak Mr. and Mrs. Peter Palombo Mr. and Mrs. Zigmund Palski Dr. A. F. Parella Norhert Parlak Mr. ami Mrs. II. F. Patterson Mr. and Mrs. M. Pazehoski Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pesto M-. and Mrs. Anthony Piccuillo Mr. and Mrs. J. Polak Mrs. Frank Ponies Mr. and Mrs. Leo Puhala Mr. and Mrs. Wrm. Puskar Mr. David Puz Mr. ami Mrs. George Qualey Mr. ami Mrs. folin A. Quinn Mr and Mrs. J. Reczynski Mabel B. Reed Mr. ami Mrs. John Reese Mr. and Mrs. Rotlirauff Mrs. Mary G. Ruffner Mrs. lohn Rufus Mr. and Mrs. John Ruglovsky Mr. Janies Ryan Mr. and Mrs. John Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Safran Mary Salatine Mrs. lohn Sargo Mr . Anna Sarra The Sa ages lames A. Scholl Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Schweinberg Maryr Shuoli Mr. ami Mrs. Herman Seiber —60— Mrs. A. Sima Mrs. Gerald J. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Frank I . Solka Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Solome Mr. and Mrs. Michael Spisak Mr. and Mrs. Michael Slim Mr. Frank S. Slriffler Mr. Richard Sullivan Katherine Sweeney Mr. John Szrntgyorgyi Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Tlioma Mr. Nicholas .1. Thomas Mr. John Toth Mr. and Mrs. George Trepak Mr. and Mrs. George .1. L'rhan Mr. and Mrs. William A. Tally Mr. and Mrs. Paul Van ntwerp Mr. and Mrs. William Varby Mr. and Mrs. William Varley Hr. G. II. Visoke Andrew J. Vaurek Mrs. Anna Vlasaty Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Vlasaty Charlene Vukela Mr. and Mrs. R. Welsh Mrs. Florence Wevels Dr. F. A. Whalen Mr. and Mrs. John J. Whalen Mary Louise Wilczek Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Wilczek Theresa Wilczek Mr. and Mrs. David R. Williams Mrs. Catherine Wolfe Miss Marie Zahorchak Mr. and Mrs. Zboyovsky Mr. and Mrs. John Zilko Mr. and Mrs. Donald Zollner business Directory ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME 8Q6 West Street Homestead. Pa. ANNEX CIGAR STORE ”73 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. BEACON SERVICE Bell Avenue Norlli Braddock, Pa. BERN IE'S CHILDREN STORE 733 Braddock Avenue Braddock. Pa. lir. 1-7573 BEBNIE BLl MEN FELD’S 1020 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. Br. 1-2158 BLl MENFELD’S FOOD MARKET 700 Overland Street North Braddock. Pa. M. BOLNER AND SONS 921 Braddock Avenue Braddock. Pa. Br. 1-5081 BRADDOCK TYPEWRITER SHOP 629 Braddock Avenue Braddock. Pa. El. 1-1234 C. I. O. District 15 James J. Thomas, Director CLASSIC CUSTOM FLOORS 623 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. Br. 1-5616 COREY AVENUE MARK-ITT 593 Corey Avenue Braddock, Pa. JOSEPH A. DUCHAI, J. P. North Versailles Township Va. 1-2693 STEVEN FERGELEC Plumbing and Heating 1015 Braddock Avenue GILL'S SUPER SERVICE 99 Center Street E. Pittsburgh. Pa. Va. 4-2122 HARKIN’S SUPER MARKET 201 Camp Avenue Braddock. Pa. HARRY’S CLOTHES SHOP 210 E. Eighth Avenue Homestead. Pa. HOBBY’S DRUG STORE Cor. Jones and Baldridge N. Braddock Br. 1-2464 HODGSON’S FLORIST 1011 Braddock Avenue Braddock. Pa. Br. 1-6177 HOHMANN PHARMACY Main and Bessemer E. Pittsburgh Va. 3-9742 HOLLANDER’S PHARMACY E H HOUSE GROCERIES 1111 Franklin Street N. Braddock Br. 1-7495 JACK AND JILL SHOP 866 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. KALABUS FURNITURE COMPANY 853 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. El. 1-0858 JAMES E. KEOUGH AGENCY 705 Braddock Avenue Braddock. Pa. M. KERESTIS Quality Meats and Groceries 928 Talhot Avenue DUNAY’S PHARMACY 314 Hawkins Avenue Rankin, Pa. Br. 1-5320 Compliments of KNEE AND SONS Turtle Creek, Pa. —61— S. M. KRAUSE Men’s Clothing Store 702 Brad lock Avenue JOHN G. LANIGAN, Funl. Dir. 700 Linden Avenue E. Pittsburgh Va. 4-0361 LEVINE’S Smart Feminine Apparel 816 Braddo(k Avenue LINCOFF’S CAMERA SHOP 719 Braddock Avenue Braddock. Pa. Br. 1-2411 OLIVER MARIAM 206 Fleet Street Br. 1-0509 MAKKSLINK CARDSHOP 2181 East 8th Avenue Homestead, Pa. M. MARTAHUS AND SONS 868 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. Br. 1-2967 GEORGE J. MASSUNC Poultry and Eggs Va. 4-3322 MENAS FLOWERS 681 Linden Avenue E. Pittsburgh, Pa. MILTON’S PHARMACY 300 Hawkins Avenue Rankin, Pa. Br. 1-2100 MOSKIN’S CREDIT CLOTHING 835 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. edward f. McDonough, j. p. 118 Bell Avenue North Braddock, Pa. O’HARA BROTHERS Cor. Bessemer and Western, E. Pgh. PASQl ARELLI AND PALMER 126 Camp Avenue El. 1-1032 Br. 1-5612 POLICE DEPARTMENT of East Pittsburgh PRIBAMC - NAVISH COMPANY 6 19 Linden Ave. E. Pgh. JOHN L. Ql IN LAN. Funl. Dir. 128 Shaw Avenue Turtle Creek. Pa. RANKIN BANK Rankin, Pa. Member: F. I). I. C. RED’S SNACK SHOP 301 Second Street Rankin. Pa. REYNOLD’S MOTOR COMPANY 609-11 Braddock Avenue E. Pgh. Va. 4-1818 SCHWARTZ SUPER MARKET 33 Braddock Avenue Braddock. Pa. Br. 1-1861 SHANK’S FARM MARKET 905 Braddock Avenue Braddock. Pa. Ir. 8219-r3 SHERMAN’S PHARMACY 3117 Main Street Ho. Park. Pa. Ho. 1-1214 SOLOMON’S Braddoek’s Best Store for Men TED’S FLOWER SHOPPE Braddock. Pa. Br. 1-3100 10th STREET FISH MARKET Braddock. Pa. ANDREW UHRIN Cleaning and Tailoring 604 Main Street E. Pgh., Pa. I NITED STEELWORKERS OF AMERICA Local Union No. 1397 Munhall. Pa. VIC’S SERVICE STORE INC. E. Pittsburgh. Pa. Va. 3-4000 JOHN J. VISCO, Tax Collector 303 Bessemer Avenue E. Pittsburgh, Pa. WAGNER’S REALTY COMPANY 420 Library Street Braddock. Pa. Br. 1-1339 WINSBERG’S JEWELRY STORE ANTHONY AND CHRISTY ZEZZO Brick, Block and Slone Contractors Br. 1-7648 Br. 1-9503 JOSEPH PROKOPOVITSH Funeral Director 431 9th Ave. Munhall ANriENT ORDER OF HIBERIANS Division No. 30, Turtle Creek. Pa. Headquarters: 629 Penn Avenue Phone VAIley 3-9728 Organized in Turtle Creek. 1900 ANGY’S LUNC HEONETTE 1028 Braddock Avenue Braddoek, Pennsylvania BRandywine 1-9683 DINNERS SERVED Specializes in Chili BANDIK’S FOOD MARKET QUALITY MEATS — GROCERIES FRESH FRUITS — VEGETABLES — FROZEN FOODS 1116 Bell Avenue North Braddoek, Pennsylvania Phone BRandywine 1-6068 BRandywine 1-1159 Cement Stuceo Waterproofing Marhelizing ARTHUR BEIGHLEY Plastering Contractor 1116 Rebecca Avenue North Braddock. Pa. - 63 BILL’S BEAUTY SALON 705 Jones Avenue North Braddock, Pa. For Appointments Call BR. 1-8106 Open evenings by appointment COMPLIMENTS OF BRADDOCK AMUSEMENT COMPANY Compliments oj BRADDOCK BOROUGH COUNCIL Vincent J. Valicenti George Mehalik Michael Simko. Jr. Raymond P. McDonough Casey J. Kuszaj J. L. Silverman, Solicitor Henry Weiss, President Peter B. Zablocki Joseph C. Fratiko Daniel A. O’Shea William J. Hohman Marshall S. Brallier Michael E. Swersey J. J. O'Hara, Secretary BRADDOCK REAL ESTATE COMPANY Thomas J. Vunak. Sr. President 514 Braddoek Avenue Braddock. Pennsylvania Insurance and Property Management ELectric 1-2500 —64— BROWN DAIRY IN( 215 Bessemer Avenue East Pittsburgh, Pa. “The Heller Milk VAIley 3-2020 BRandywine 1-2350 BROZDA PHARMACY PRESCRIPTIONS Corner Main and Howard Streets East Pittsburgh, Pa. VAIlev 3-7928 BRAUN’S Braddock’s Oldest Credit Jewelers and Opticians 710 Rraddock Avenue Rraddoek. Pa. Brandywine 1-0878 COMPLIMENTS OF U. S. A. C. I. 0. LOCAL 1219 1222 Braddoek Avenue Braddoek. Pennsylvania Compliments of JAMES E. (TEI)) DAVIS Borough of Rraddock Tax Collector Compliments oj DAWSON BUS COMPANY CHARTER COACHES FOR ALL OCCASIONS Phone VAIley 3-6354 VAlley 3-9894 Compliments of the boys from De Rubbo 's Store 101 WEST BRADDOCK A VENT E. RANKIN Phone BRandywine 1-9685 —66— Compliments of ANTONIO 1)1 LUCENTE GENERAL CONTRACTOR AM) Bl 1LDER Phone — BRandywine 1-1795 206 Fleet Street Rankin, Pennsylvania Courtesy — Accuracy — Efficiency Reliable Preseription Service EAST END PHARMACY J. E. Feehko, Ph. G. B. S. Cor. 11th Street and Braddoek Avenue Braddoek. Pennsylvania BRandywine 1-4340 WE HOPE WE HAVE PLEASED t OU ECONOMY HARDWARE AND APPLIANCES 2037 Noble Street BRandywine 1-3100 Compliments of ERNIE’S MARKET Everything in Foods 81 I Linden Avenue Free Delivery East Pittsburgh. Pa. VAlley 4-3777 Y ou Will Get More Compliments If It Comes From F R L L e 715 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa, FALLER’S BETTER FURNITURE Modern Stores in Turtle Creek and Wilkinsburg COMPLIMENTS OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK HOMESTEAD LINCOLN MERCURY INC 127 East Seventh Avenue of Braddock Homestead, Pa. Braddock, Pa, Homestead 1-6700 —68— Compliments of IVORY REAL ESTATE INSURANCE AGENCY 202 Sixth Street Braddock. Pennsylvania Phone — BRandywine 1-1023 Ask us jor your free Household and Personal Property Inventory Booklet Where Do You Go? JONES AND KAPP 1 Go to 305 K. 8th Avenue Homestead, Pa. MOmestead 1-7551 KOOKS RESTUARANT or 8 19 Braddock Avenue Braddock. Pa. Steaks — Chops — Dinners BRandywine 1-8357 Service that Satisfies William B. Jones Bernard W. Kapp 1008 Braddock Avenue (, oN l Braddoek. Pa. BRandywine 1-9587 x' C wy SMART CIRLS WEAR SHOES FROM “KRAMER’S” 862 Braddoek Avenue Hraddock. Pennsylvania —(ft— BRandywine 1-4700 CLEM M. LIMBACHER Funeral Home 21 Holland Avenue Braddock, Pennsylvania COMPLIMENTS OF MARIANI FAMILY Compliments of MELLON NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Braddock Office Braddock. Pennsylvania Member FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION MONARCH WALLPAPER PAINT COMP A N't 713 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pennsylvania —70- NORTH BRADDOCK COUNCIL William Halligan. Pres. Dr. Henry E. Gilkey John Havrilla William Rogel Andrew Huntey George Jenkins John Hruska Kenneth McGreevy John Haeketl OUINN HARDWARE CO. WILLARD M. CUTLER. Prop. 555 Braddock Ave. Braddock, Pa. ELectric 1-2100 OHRINGER HOME FURNITURE CO. Braddock McKeesport Greensburg Serving young couples for three generations PINKY’S BILLIARD PARLOR ANDY SANGELO — Mgr. 506 Penn Avenue Turtle Creek, Pa. VAIley 3-9670 —71— SC’HOLTZ RADIO AM) ELECTRICAL SERVICE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS HOUSE WIRING 299 Braddock Avenue Braddock. Pennsylvania liendix Washers and Dryers Electrical Appliances BR 1-2968 Braddock’s Finest Jewelers Since 1888 L. SCHMIDT - JEWELERS 700 Braddock Avenue Braddock. Pa. SUPERIOR MOTORS YOlR CHEVROLET DEALER in Braddock. Pa. Harry M. Lasday — Owner Phone BRandywine 1-8825 SMETANA for HOMES OF INDIVIDUALITY SI 8.000 and up FOX MALLOR PLAN Brentwood Carriek Baldwin Phone Willard 1-2400 —72— THE FOUR STEPS Music For All Occasions Dances — Weddings Parties — Picnics etc. Call BRandywine 1-7802 Ask for Jim Currie THOMPSON FURNITURE CO. Has been in business over 40 years so when you deal with us you TAKK NO CHANCES. It is our policy to make you satisfied THOMPSON FURNITURE CO. 624-626 Braddoek Avenue Braddock. Pa, DRINK VALLEY MILK It is Healthjul VALLEY DAIRY CO. 629 Braddock Avenue East Pittsburgh. Pa. VAIley 4-2000 BR. 1-2150 LUCK From the Veterans of FOREIGN WARS Post 5008 East Pittsburgh, Pa. —73— GAS OIL GREASE VISCO AUTO SERVICE Center Street and Lincoln Highway Yours for Service Accessories Tires Batteries Phone VAlley 3-9611 Compliments to the GRADUATES OF ’51 WEAKLANDS Mens Shopping Center 739 Braddock Avenue Braddock. Penna. Compliments of WEISSMAN COMPANY 428 Verona Street Braddock. Pennsylvania WIDLOCHER’S BAKERY “BUY IT BAKED” 1 106 Grandview Avenue North Braddock Phone: VAlley 3-5787 —74— Compliments of THE PRIESTS OF ST. WILLIAM’S CHURCH EAST PITTSBURGH. PA. I). H. I)E NARDO CO. ZORN FUNERAL HOME 50 Years in Braddock Jewelers Phone BRandywine 1-2147 857 Braddock Avenue 445 Fourth Street Electric 1-2000 Braddock. Pa. Compliments of HOLY NAME SOC IETY Si. Williams Church COMPLIMENTS OF MICHAEL BERARDINO, JR. THE FACULTY AND SKN IOIt CLASS OF 1951 gratefully express their appreciation to Colao Studios for the photography in 1954 THOMASON!AN 5519 Walnut Street Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The Graduates of 1954 wish to sincerely thank their principal, faculty, and underclassmen; their patrons, advertisers, and printers; and all who helped to make their yearbook a reality. Another Yearbook by Thk Gcttenookf Press. Pittsburgh 21. Pa —76— - ;