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

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1955 volume:

x—y die at ion 1 found more wisdom in prayer at the feet of the Crucified than in all the books I have ever read.” St. Thomas Aquinas Just as Saint Thomas dedicated his whole like to Christ, asking nothing in return by Christ Himself, we Seniors of Saint Thomas High School lovingly dedicate our 1955 Thomasonian to Christ Crucified. We dedicate ourselves also to Christ Our Savior and beseech Him to shower upon us the graces and blessings we shall need to carry our cross through life so that we may obtain our eternal crown. In the quest for our eternal crown Father Shields has been our greatest aid. We are deeply grateful for his weekly instructions which were as solid and enduring as a rock. His guidance has given us a firm foundation for the spiritual stairway which we must climbto attain our end .. .Christ! C ont enti Introduction Seniors Underclassmen 22 Honor Page 30 Activities 31 Acknowledgments 45 Jacu fty Father Francis Shields, Pastor Sister M. Eunice, Principal Sister M. Grace Sister Mary Magdalen Sister Edwina Sister Rose Dolores Sister Ignatia Marie Sister Sheila Sister M. Laura Sister Stella Sister Marie Karen Sister Vivian JPariilie i Class of 1955 St. Aloysius St. Ann West Mifflin St. Michael.. St. Anselm ... Swissvale St. Michael.. St. Barnabas .. .Swissvale St. Peter and Paul St. Brendan Braddock St. Rita St. Colman Turtle Creek St. Stephen .. Holy Angels Hays St. Robert Bellarmine ... Immaculate Conception. Irwin Sacred Heart St. Joseph Braddock St. Thomas .. St. Mary Magdalen Homestead St. William .. Associate editors: Harold Patterson, James Hohman, Mercedes Rodgers, editor-in-chief. omaSonian Su[( Finance: Ursula Uderman, Thomas Tully, Jane Naugh-ton, Barbara Kelly, John Gretz, Edward Alexander, Thomas Spisak, Edward Vavrek, Sally Banks, Louis Naccarato, Della Holleran, Bernard Costello. 6 Business: Walter Kapuscinski, Bernadette Novak, Helen Fabyanic, Maria Lo Chiatto, Alberta Fayanic, Betty Stim. Layout Staff: Janice Thoma, Mary Agnes St. George, Francis Estocin, Mary Alice Estadt, Grace Conahan, Marlene McGuiggan, William Barlas, Joan Ann Cardiff. eniori EDWARD ALEXANDER -“Ed® ... You don't know, do you? ... a favorite with his classmates ... always ready to supply transportation. . .happy-go-lucky disposition ... always ready for a friendly argument RONALD AULD- “Ace ... “Ah, Sister ... cool, calm, collected ... basketball a-bility ... sharp sense of humor ... slow-motion genius ... would make a great track star SARA BANKS - “Sally ... •I'm going to Conneaut ... a lass of bouncing vitality ... a pastmaster at getting into trouble . . . always happy in a sunny sort of way HARRY BATLEY-“Hatch ... “OK, forget about it ... brown hair ... the Romeo of the Senior class ... His dancing ability is tops ... drives a pork and bean can WILLIAM BARLAS- “Bill ... “That's life ... outstanding artist ... bar bell bug ... picture Bill going steady .. .usually seen running into school just as the last bell is ringing 9 THERESA BRUSH-“Tes-sie ... “Yo all ready? ... sweet and dainty... famous for her ability to write to the Army ... dancing instructor for underclassmen a ass JOAN ANN CARDIFF -“Joni ... “That's tough ... many winning ways ... shining hair and sharp clothes make her most attractive .. . expressive brown eyes JOHN BOGDA- “John ... “Hokay ... quiet and reserved ... extremely interested in science... easy going ... hard worker ... fine example of a typical student Wo Cro , Wo C rown WILLIAM CAULEY-“Bill ... “I wanna be big like Harry ... very serious, college-minded ... really swell kid with bashful grin . . . picture him with straight hair GRACE CONAHAN— “Gra-cie ... “Watch out for that hill! ... dancing feet and merry ways ... little dynamite ... supports all school activities ... “sugar and spice and everything nice Seniors BERNARD COSTELLO - Buzzy ... “Well, look ... meets a situation with all grace ... easy to like ... always willing to lend a helping hand ... a jack-of -all-trades V ESTHER DE SA1A - Est ... ‘One of these days ... a black-haired lass with a shy grin ... seen but not heard ... a true friend throughout our high school years THERESA CURRAN-“Theres ... OK ... actions speak louder than words.. .sparkling personality ... always ready for a laugh ... vibrant with life ROBERT DOMINICK “Tookie ... 1 don't even care ____sharp dresser... quite often seen zooming about town in hisblackhot-rod convertible ... bubbling personality.. .a steady customer of the Circle 4 4 With firm MARY MARGARET DEVLIN - “Dev ... “I'm gonna get this hair cut ... smiling miss with dancing eyes ... blushes easily ... long blond tresses ... better late than never ... a Rembrandt in the making 10 FRANCIS ESTOCIN -“Fran ... “Cut that out ... friendly attitude with a roguish twinkle in his eye ... an expert at blowing up hydrogen generators ... Dairy Queen's favorite customer CL aJJ MARY ALICE ESTADT -“Mary Alice ... “Don't worry about it ... as bright as the stars ... flashing smile wins many friends... her pony tail will never be forgotten ALBERTA FABYANIC -“Bootsie ... “Big deal ... twinkling eyes and friendly smile ... a cheery “Hi for everyone . . . lover of hillbilly music we wa HELEN FABYANIC -•Helen ...“All righty ... round eyes alight with glee ... a smile on her face and a song in her heart ... always ready to laugh JOHN GRETZ - -Johnny ... “What did I do? ... one of the biggest boys in STH ... could set the world on fire in his quiet way .. • everybody's pal 11 s eniorS CAROLYN GROSS-“Carolyn ... “I hope 1 don't have to work tonight ... steadfast in loyalty to friends ... always has a smile for everyone ... sweet and understanding JAMES HOHMAN - “Jim ... 1 couldn't tell you ... associate editor of the yearbook ... everybody's friend ... future “jump king ... can't you see him with a crewcut? THOMAS HARCARIK -“Tom ... “Give me some typing paper, someone ... he counted our mission pennies and watched them grow ... entrancing smile and sparkling personality ... sturdy as an oak, and handsome, too i WALTER KAPUSCINSKI -“Sergeant ... “I'll cry pink tears ... fascinating story teller ... roguish smile... greatest ability to make people laugh at even his slightest performance ... sweetheart of senior class to et It et DELLA HOLLERAN -“Del ... “Oh, sugar I ... warm and friendly smile ... lively, sensible, and true . . . one oi our commercial honor students . . . to know her is to love her STEPHEN KREJDOVSKY-“Steve ... “Oh, no ... one of our scholars ... silent, steady, and resourceful. . .his silent ways hide his sense of humor... whiz of the senior class CL aJJ BARBARA LIMBACHER -“Babs ... “He's coming home ... just plain sweet ... Braddock High's gift to St. Thomas ... flair for clothes ... leaves alasting impression on all who know her BARBARA KELLY-“Barb ... “Wait a minute ... the fiery redhead of 303 ... neat in dress and graceful in walk ... always has a cheerful word on her lips eiui an J W ary MARIE LO CHIATTO -“Marie . . . “Oh, 1 hate that . . . sincere brown eyes and a soft smile . . . great heart, true faith, and willing hands . . . really sweet and full of fun MARLENE McGUIGGAN -“Marlene . . . “What are you wearing tonight? ... lastingly blushing .. .radiant red hair ... umpteen freckles... untold and unmatched charm... commercial genius Sen ion ARLENE McMULLEN -“Ar ... “You don’t understand ... our smiling Irish beauty ... never speechless . . . long black hair . . . a sweet lass of our senior class... hopes to learn how to make fudge someday ... Why? BETTY MEININGER -“Betty ... “Let me be ... a dashing personality ... noted for finding ways to get in trouble ... always in a gay, carefree mood ... dangerous behind the wheel WARREN METZLER -“Putt ... “Let us all pause for this momentous occasion ... track star ... slow speaking manner ... terrific sense of humor... our Latin genius the daifii wa LOUIS NACCARATO -“Louie .. .“What is it? ... a regular fellow with a guileless grin... laughter and fun are his bywords... jets of his laughter zip up spirits JANE NAUGHTON-“ Janie ... “You’re too much ... competent, wise, and dependable ... full of frolic and glee... can talk anyone into a jovial mood y ) CAROLYN O’NEAL -“Carolyn ... “It's cute ... sunny disposition and laughing eyes ... happy heart... our tall, willowy blonde ... interesting and persuasive speaker r BERNICE O'TOOLE -“Bernie ... “I can't ... gives everybody a fair chance... sweet and sincere ... always has a smile on her lips.. .St. Brendan's gift to St. Thomas BERNADETTE NOVAK-“Bernie ... “I do not!” ... sweet and shy ... deep, warm voice ... everybody likes this special lass with the sunny laughter . . . shines with happiness i e croiA • •• NO BERT PARLAK - “Turb ... “If you don't know, you're not living ... easy going manner . . . bursting all over for mischievous things to do despite his little structure . . . “Turb is a combination of fun and laughter HAROLD PATTERSON -“Harry ... “One of them? ... an infectious smile and a winning way... steady, sincere, and trustworthy .. .lives up to the many trusts placed in him 3en CAROL ANN PAZEHOSKI -“Carol .. .“Well .. .easy smile and quiet manner... well liked by everyone... able to keep calm no matter what... always in a good mood JOAN RECZYNSKI - Joni ...“Big deal ... sparkles in a crowd like a light in the darkness... big brown eyes ... ready smile... has a big hello for everyone MARGARET RENKES -“Marg ... “Could be ... tall vibrant, blonde ... radiates warmth and friendliness ... always in a good mood ... constantly smiling LOIS RYAN - “Lois ... “Lend me two sheets of notebook paper ... has the warmth of a fire and shyness of a rosebud... very reliable ... “Good things come in small packages an cl ctim ( b y way MERCEDES RODGERS -“Cedie ... “I really care .. .Our sharp yearbook editor ... sparkling wit... full of fun... fine rhythm for dancing ... dependable... pity the one who is against her in a debate ROBERT SHAVOR- “Bob ... “OK, then don't ... determ inded nature . . . Virgil's friend . . . deep voice which produces logical answers ... interested in music CL a A HERMAN SIEBER -“Henry ... “I give up; I'll play your silly game ... demon at the test tubes ... St. Thomas' D. J....bewitches cars ... as a friend he can't be beat JEANNINE SALOME -“Jean ... “I wrecked my car last night ... pert and petite... always willing to try it once ... easily excited ... can make a decision in record time UP to... DORIS SMITH- “Doris ... “Ah, come on now ... pretty and petite ... Du-quesne U. one of her likings ... a heart as big as the moon ... big, blue eyes ... truly blonde THOMAS SP1SAK - “Spe ... “Now, how does that strike you?” ... the genius of Friday night dances ... picture him with blonde waves ... famous for his crowning glory ... great admirer of our Lady Cop eniori MARY AGNES ST. GEORGE - “Mary . . . “Who knows? ... small in stature, big in heart ... cool, poised, and levelheaded ... a maiden of grace and truth... dependable member of the yearbook staff 3 TERENCE SULLIVAN -“Terry ... “How about that? ... forever blushing ... well-liked by all because of his shy and quiet friendliness . . . always looking for trouble ELIZABETH ANN STIM -“Betty ... “It's fattening ... inexhaustible pep ... quick to lend a helping hand ... good things come in small packages . . . commercial whiz our eierm tOat, f f or. THOMAS TULLY — “Tom ... “Craaazy ... gas station attendent ... the a-gressive type ... sports fiend... crazy crewcut... smooth dancer ... always ready with an answer JANICE THOMA- “J. C. ... “What? ... studious looking ... packed with poise and personality ... quiet voice and soft manner ... endless patience ... long distance traveler 18 EDWARD VAVREK- “Ed . . . “What do you say there? ...possesses the quality of friendliness... successor of Charlie Bratton... flashing smile for all... his favorite pastime is enjoying food GENEVIEVE YASOFSKY -“Mickey . . . “Definitely ... ready smile and cheerful word... well-liked for her quiet, sincere manner and friendly attitude... a good student and a faithful friend URSULA UDERMAN -“Urs ... “Hi there, kid ... typing ability ... continually gay and smiling... expressive brown eyes... a bundle of energy and a barrel of fun IP w WE ADORE THEE, O LORD JESUS CHRIST, AND WE BLESS THEE, BECAUSE BY THY HOLY CROSS THOU HAST REDEEMED THE WORLD. The sign of the cross will be in the heavens when the Lord comes to judge... Why, then, do you fear to take up the cross when through it you can win a kingdom? In the cross is salvation, in the cross is life, in the cross is protection from enemies, in the cross is infusion of heavenly sweetness, in the cross is strength of mind, in the cross is joy of spirit, in the cross is highest virtue, in the cross is perfect holiness. There is no salvation of soul or hope of everlasting life but in the cross. Take up your cross, therefore, and follow Jesus and you shall enter eternal life ... and merit an eternal crown. 19 Thomas a Kempis W. ’(( aL Wa$ rent cm her. . . With light hearts and awkward feet, the class of ’55 entered Saint Thomas on September 9, 1951. We wandered to our home rooms 101 and 201 where we were greeted by Sister Laurentia and Sister Jeanette, respectively. The Sophomores ledustothe Initiation Dance like lambs to the slaughter. We survived for only one reason, our Thanksgiving Dance. This was highlighted by a square dance led by the Freshmen. Next came the Christmas Dance which was a very grown affair indeed. We were proud to be a part of it, to say the least. Exams came and went, and before we realized it spring was upon us, bringing with it the event which all Saint Thomas had told us about - namely, the South Park picnic, which measured up to all expectations. Less awkward, a little more confident, and armed with a vast knowledge of Latin and algebra, we decided to rest our minds during July and August and to contemplate the wonder of our new status, for we were Sophomores! A year older and a little wiser now, we gracefully stepped a-cross the threshold of Saint Thomas in 1952. With the authority vested in us as Sophomores we duly humbled the Freshmen at our Initiation Dance. Geometry was a foe to conquer and most of us slaughtered it. Pasteur and Madam Curie had nothing on us now, for we examined such articles as fly wings and frog blood under our new microscopes. At one point we even dissected a lima bean. By June we were all mathematicians, linguists, and scientists. Flanked by these accomplishments, we marched forward into our junior year. Upperclassmen at last! Typing, advanced algebra, shorthand and physics held us spellbound-all very mature subjects for very mature young men and women. We were most business-like in respect to the Prom which was our responsibility this year. First we held the Winter Fantasy to raise money and spirits. Always striving for the unusual, we sponsored a contest for Winter Fantasy Queen. Instead of casting votes the students cast pennies to express their choice. Being very industrious,we didn’t stop at this but went on to hold a skating party which proved very successful in attaining our goal.. .money! Because we worked so diligently, our prom was indeed the highlight of the whole year. In addition to our annual South Park Picnic the seniors invited us to join them in the very exclusive North Park Picnic. Full of knowledge and Sister Ignatia Marie’s famous candy, we anticipated our senior year. Serenely, confidently, we took the reins of the school in our hands, for we were seniors now. Major projects loomed ahead, the first of which was the 1955 Thomasonian. Ads, patrons, subscriptions, and pictures filled our nights and days. October found us posing for our Senior pictures. Friday night dances proved the nucleus of our social life . We visited Duquesne University, Carnegie Tech, and other schools, and each time we realized a little more clearly that the time was growing near when we would no longer belong to Saint Thomas. Others were ready to fill our shoes as soon as we discarded them. As Easter approached, we began to make plans for our graduation. Class night must be something that would never be forgotten, something that would show our love and gratitude to all the people who had made our days at Saint Thomas so pleasant. And on June 5 we walked into Saint Thomas Church as a class for the last time. We realized that when we walked out of church after Mass we were no longer seniors but alumni. Fortified by the living Christ in Holy Communion, our class walked bravely into a new life. 20 Esther DeSaia and James Hohman, the Ideal Thomasonians of 1955, were chosen by faculty and student vote as spiritual, scholastic, and social leaders at St. Thomas. Fortified by the living Christ in Holy Communion, they have made their daily lives an inspiration to their school and classmates. May they always walk the Thomasonian Way! 4 Front Row: Lucille Joyce. Second Row: Mary Ann Jumba, Barbara Haberle, Phyllis Luther, Mary Ellen Katulik. Back Row: Lawrence Limbacher, Raymond Koscho, John Stemberger, Donald McCallister. 22 Front Row: Catherine Hughes, Frances Gretok, Loretta Litzinger, Patricia Kratzenberg, Sally Ann Heasley. Back Row: John Katis, Thomas MeGivern, James Getsy, James Jericka. Kerry O'Malley, Joseph Pytka, Mary Rae McDonough, Joan Metzgar, Gerald McLaughlin, Kathryn O'Bryan, Joan McCarthy, Elizabeth McMahon Martin Coyne, president; Rita Klein, vice-president; Richard Misage, treasurer; Annette Sichitano, secretary. Felicia Teamann, Anna Marie Sarra, Daniel Schnitzler, Joy Qualey, James Griffin, Robert Tananis, Robert Valko, Theresa Popovic, Patricia Palombo -An xiouA await in y Front Row: Antoinette Adams, Patricia Fabyanic. Second Row: Mary Jane Campbell, Gertrude Blasko, Bernice Banyas, Cecilia Bower. Back Row: Ronald Vlasaty, William Costello, Raymond Hiko, Ronald Egnitz James Conroy, president; Geraldine Kmetz, vice-president; Cecilia Hickey, secretary; Kenneth Meszar, treasurer Jospeh Conklin, Joan Curtis, Charles Clayton, Veronica Connell, Peter Connolly, Jean Garrity, Maxine Fulmer, Elizabeth Gallagher, Margaret Crossey, Rosemarie Blazer til eir j en ior ear Front Row: Patricia Taylor, Eugene Osley. Second Row: Carol Ann Med-vis, Maureen McDonough, John Rufus. Back Row: Joyce Rothrauff, Helen O'Rourke, Kenneth Wilsak, Louise Pencosky, Mary Margaret Pesta 25 Front Row: Norma Jean Wincko, Norma Trepak, Mary Ellen Vlasaty, Madeline Zubal, Margaret Becker SL St at e (uSoak m N V '■■mini Front Row: Patricia Johnson, William Adams, Marilyn Halecko. Back Row: Madeline Gimera, Robert Cowell, Mary Clancy, Eugene Beasock, Kathleen Conroy, David Benes, Janet Carrigan Front Row: Mary Louise Kapuscinski, Mary McCarthy, Dorothy Kuzy, Bernadette Kotzan. Back Row: William McDermott, Thomas Jones, Carol Ann McDonough, Paul Goem-pel, John Melocchi Front Row: Bebeann O’Halloran, John Solka, Elizabeth Metzgar, David Trax, Jean O'Hara. BackRow: David Williams, Doris Sulkoski, Lawrence Novak, Mary Louise Wil-czek, Daniel Van Antwerp 26 Louis BurdelL Mary Dominick, Marlene Hartle, Paul Crossen, Rita McMahon, Gerald Auld, Patricia Crossey, John Estocin, Mary Margaret Britanik Front Row: Kathleen O'Connor, Mary Margaret Rossi, Margaret O'Neal, Barbara Mazzoni, Eileen Shields. Back Row: Ernest Kuban, George Janasov, Albert Fabyanic, Edward Meindl, Rudy Novak Front Row: Richard Sullivan, Patricia Stim, Robert Pearce. Back Row: John Quinn, Louise Surace, Joan Sepcich, Edward Touhill, Kenneth Willmot • mi Front Row: Patricia Haberle, Margaret Kratzenberg, Annette Fedak, Elizabeth Skover, Valerie Burke, Frances Dro-ske, Kathleen Mazzoni, AnataliaScripp. Back Row: Robert Eaglesome, John Kasprisin, Leonard Baczek, John Collins, Daniel Krejdovsky, Patrick Fallon, Richard Marasco, John Wallo Front Row: Nancy Rupchak, James McCabe, Frances Sichitano. Back Row: Elaine Ondechek, Ronald McLaughlin, Phyllis Miller, Roger McDonough, Patricia Matelon, James Novotny, Mary Ann Kohan, Thomas McDonough, Mary Frances McCann, Michael Mudry, Shirley McGivern, Daniel McMullen Front Row: Pierina Mastelli, Margaret O'Hara, Mary O'Hara, Marlene Onderko, Aniceta Welsh, Beverly McMullen, Betty Ann Mlggin. Second Row: Marion Ratica, Leroy Schnaubelt, Daniel Ptasinski, Philip Shank, Lawrence Ratkus, Caroline Purtell. Back Row: Robert Spirk, James Rost, Robert Wolk, James Tracey, James Spangler, James Misage, Edward Neff. Front Row: Linda Franklin, Mary Ann Budish, Helen Devine, Lillian Krajcovic, Eileen Joyce, Patricia Kmetz. Second Row: Thomas Baverso, William Doran, Richard Fantazier, Charles Bye, Richard Burkovich, Joseph Guzowski. Back Row: James Holmes, Mary Pearl Janosov, Martin Clancy, Rose Marie Brennan, Frank Meres, Paul Meindl, Josephine Baine, Timothy LaVelle Front Row: Ruth Ann Touhill, Helaine Dojonovic, Jean Zambron. Back Row: Anthony Spadaro, Regina Wachowski, Richard Zula, Eileen Vargo, David Ol-savicky, Bernard Weigold 29 Valedictorian Salutatorian Elizabeth Ann Stim Janice Thoma J'fon or 5 7ja t io n a cnj -Ass o elation (Certificated Jean O’Hara Lois Ryan Patricia Stim David Trax tion a I -As So licit ion (Certificates Eugene Beasock Louis Burdell Kathleen Conroy Mary Dominick Robert Dominick Albert Fabyanic Carolyn Gross Dorothy Kuzy Elizabeth Metzgar Catherine Muha Jane Naughton Jean O’Hara David Olsavicky Annette Sichitano Patricia Stim Richard Sullivan Richard Zula Buhl Foundation Scholarship.....................................Stephen Krejdovsky St. Mary of the Springs College Scholarship.....................Mercedes Rodgers Mount Mercy College Scholarship................................Elizabeth Ann Stim Bausch and Lomb Science Award..................................Robert Shavor Thom McAn Success Awards Representative.........................Bernard Costello Pin Awarded in American Homemaker of Tomorrow Search .... Elizabeth Ann Stim First 1 lace in Science Experts Quiz............................Stephen Krejdovsky (Cat ho lie TJoren sic rJCea 9“ us a r d S DECREE OF MERIT - 20 points Kathleen Conroy Dorothy Kuzy Kathleen O’Connor Patricia Stim DEGREE OF EXCELLENCE - 100 points Bernard Costello Martin Coyne Raymond Koscho Joan McCarthy Robert Shavor DEGREE OF HONOR - SO points Ronald Egnitz Madeline Gimera Catherine Hughes Gerald McLaughlin DEGREE OF DISTINCTION - 200 points Cecilia Bower Elizabeth Ann Stim 30 Jom cats ion A sure bucket for “Scotty Bob Pearce follows through on a beautiful layup. Tom Tully, our captain Our en chant evening. nd t h dan ced on ait jwhen ytris were visions tu it. and boys were deed . . yentdemen in 35 Seated: Grace Conahan, Marlene McGuiggan, Janice Thoma, Betty Ann Stim. Standing: Herman Sieber, William Cauley, Harold Patterson. s. cience li orcjan lz eJ Lno iv LJr. . . . . .Watt, e mat id mah d m ah ei m en iu Lt (e. Edward Alexander, Norma Trepak, Joseph Pytka, Richard Misage, Ronald Egnitz, Cecilia Bower, James Hohman s cience JJonor So ci ety The Science Honor Society is recognized as one of the most active of the honor societies. This society affords many opportunities for a well-rounded scientific knowledge. Meetings are held in various member schools throughout the diocese twice a month. A specialist in some scientific field speaks at the meetings. The lecture is followed by a social. Wall1 em atid Jonor The newest honor society to comeintoexist-ence is the Mathematics Honor Society. Since its organization last year it has become very popular. Membership is restricted to juniors and seniors who maintain an average of 85% in all mathematical subjects. The purpose of the society is to provide activities in the field of mathematics, curricular and extra-curricular, and to help the members to grow spiritually, educationally, and socially. 36 c ertain S en Se m en are historians. JJistor Mo nor So ciety The History Honor Society was established on November 24, 1946, and is designed to foster interest in Western Pennsylvania history, especially its Catholic traditions. Sponsored by the Federation of Catholic High School Students and the Catholic Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, it admits as active members junior and senior honor students in Social Science who are recommended by the faculties of their respective schools. Two annual historical tours, a lecture, a Christmas party, a historical contest, and a spring luncheon offer members varied activities. The History Honor Society prepare the scholars of today to assume their places as better citizens in their world of tomorrow. Seated: Annette Sichitano, Patricia Fabyanic. Loretta Litzinger, Bernice Banyas. Standing: Helen O’Rourke, Martin Coyne, Bernard Costello, Robert Shavor im! lie speahs oCatin. Seated: Patricia Stim, Cecilia Ann Hickey, Patricia Crossey. Standing: Kerry O’Malley, Patricia Johnson, Kenneth Wilsak, Mary Louise Wilczek, John Baird CL ssica I Mon or So cieti The Classical Honor Society is one of the many honor societies of the diocese of Pittsburgh in which the students of Saint Thomas are members. The purpose of this society is twofold-first, to strive for a fuller knowledge of the Latin and Greek classics; secondly, to diffuse this knowledge toothers. The progress of the Classical Honor Society is shown in the wonderful displays of talent at the yearly Latin Festivals held at the Buhl Planetarium. Meetings are held monthly at member schools. Education and entertainment as well are provided at these meetings. Only the fortunate Latin students who maintain a “B” average are eligible for membership in the Classical Honor Society. forensic oCeayue This is the fifteenth season that St. Thomas has participated in the Catholic Forensic League. Speech and debate prepare the students to speak intelligently in front of audiences. The students travel to various schools in the diocese, competing with the students from other schools. Degrees of Merit, Honor, Excellence, and Distinction are determined by the number of credits accumulated in the tournaments. Awards for 1955 are listed on the honor page of this Thomasonian. Tournament day for senior members: Mercedes Rodgers, Betty Stim, Grace Conahan, Carolyn O’Neal, Ursula Uder-man, Robert Shavor Joan McCarthy and Martin Coyne congratulate Ronald Egnitz and Cecilia Bower. p rr n ' ; H V Sophomores study their scripts. Seated: Patricia Stim, Dorothy Kuzy, Madeline Gimera. Standing: John Solka, Jean O’Hara, Catherine Muha, Kathleen Conroy, Kathleen O’Connor, Robert Cowell Juniors give constructive criticism: Seated: Elizabeth Gallagher, Catherine Hughes. Standing: Raymond Koscho, James Getsy, Gerald McLaughlin The Society for the Propagation of Faith is an organization established for the purpose of spreading the truths of our faith. It takes care not only of the spiritual needs of individuals but also their material needs. It helps all peoples throughout the world. Mission Clubs, accordingly, are established in all Catholic high schools, and thus all their students become members of the Propagation of Faith. These schools act as directors for their students in Mission activities. Saint Thomas has become one of the most active divisions in the Pittsburgh diocese. Our Mission Club has sent stamps, school supplies, rosaries, toys, and money to various missions. Students may contribute to the missions by money or, better still, by prayers. Giving to the missions will reap great rewards. Students share in the prayers and good works of the missionaries and may surely merit a reward in heaven for their generosity. GIVE for SALVATION. WhHon CM Thomas Harcarik, president; Madeline Gimera, treasurer; Doris Smith, vice-president; Dorothy Kuzy, secretary. Thomas Baverso, James Rost, Joan Sepcich, Jean Zambron, Ursula Uderman, Bernard Costello, Mary Louise Wilczek, Elizabeth Metzgar, Eileen Shields, Elizabeth McMahon, Louis Naccarato, John Gretz 39 4rt CLii Jo nor ■Society Josephine Baine, Lillian Krajcovic, Veronica Connell, Mary Margaret Devlin, Dorothy Kuzy, Be-beann O'Hallo ran, Ronald McLaughlin, Frances Droske. Patricia Palombo, Dorothy Kuzy, Madeline Gimera, Mary Ellen Vlasaty, Catherine Hughes, Joan McCarthy. • • � J o n to J J Seated: Jane Naughton, Marie Lo Chiatto, Carolyn Gross. Standing: Rita Klein, Della Holleran, Betty Ann Stim, Mary Ellen Katulik QL. CU Under the direction of Sister Mary Grace the Glee Club of Saint Thomas has been revived this year and isopen to all students in the high school. Membership has grown rapidly. Opportunities to display their musical talents are offered to the members through group participation, music recitals, and radio broadcasts. The Song Festival presented at Christmas was truly an example of the students’ enthusiasm towards this club. u iin eii JJonor The Diocesan Business Club is one of the most progressive clubs in the Pittsburgh Diocese. It was established four years ago to help business students learn the latest developments in the business field and get to know other students who have the same interests. Above-average business students may belong. This experience helps many members to obtain jobs after graduation. 41 J)nJu striou s It om a Son can s. Busy jutu°r business students Quiet, please! Librarians at work! No siesta for students of Spanish II 42 Our brilliant Trig Class examines a problem! fidelity to the Cro3J always leads to the CCt rown, A refresher course in November? Yes, a spiritual one. Under the leadership of a Passionist priest. Father Anselm, a retreat was held in order that the high school students of St. Thomas might realize their purpose in life and the means of attaining it. This retreat led many boys and girls, particularly the Seniors, to think seriously about their spiritual future. Because of the time spent in spiritual reading, prayer, and at Father’s conferences, each student emerged from the retreat a better informed and more earnest Catholic. We students are sincerely thankful to Father Anselm for his guidance and to Father Shields for giving us this wonderful retreat. Bernard Costello, Steven Krejdovsky, and Terry Sullivan chat with our retreat master, Father Anselm. Jf atroni Reverend Francis Shields Reverend Cyril Drapp Reverend Francis J. Bailey Reverend Michael B. Fialko Reverend Roman A. Groszkiewicz Reverend Michael Gubanic Reverend H. Michael Kernan Reverend J. P. Shields Dominican Sisters Reverend Mother M. Aloyse Sister Alicia Sister Baptista Sister Laurentia Josephine Baine Mr. Mrs. John Banks Mrs. Ralph Barth Mrs. Mary Barlas Mr. Mrs. H. Becker Louis F. Bednarczyk Mrs. George V. Beech Mr. Michael Berta Mr. Mrs. Louis Blazer Mr. Mrs. George Bowers Miss Alice Boyle Miss Nellie Boyle Mr. Joseph Bresko Miss Marilyn Bryson Mr. Mrs. H. Byers Mr. Mrs. Martin Cardiff Mr. Mrs. Rudolph Caroselli Mr. Mrs. Michael Caruccio Mrs. Elizabeth Charney Mrs. Rose Cicero Mr. Mrs. Charles E. Clayton Rita Conahan Mr. Mrs. Larry Connelly Mr. Mrs. Bernard Costello Mr. Mrs. Martin Coyne Mr. Mrs. John Crowley Mr. Mrs. Charles Devlin Mrs. Rose Diffendal Mrs. Mary Dober Mr. Mrs. Edward Doran Mrs. Mary Eaglsome Frank Estocin John Estocin Mr. Andrew Estocin Mrs. Mary Estocin Mr. Mrs. Thomas J. Everett Mr. Fedelas Mrs. S. Fencil Mr. Gambino Mr. Mrs. John E. Garrity, Sr. Patricia Gilkey Mr. Mrs. Vincent D. Griffin Gubanic Family Mrs. Elizabeth Haberle Mr. Mrs. Michael Harcarik Mr. Mrs. John Heasley Mr. Mrs. Robert Hickey Ann Hiko Thomas L. Holtz Mr. Mrs. William F. Hughes John and David Mr. Mrs. Theodore Jones Lucille Joyce Mr. John Joyce Mr. Mrs. Stephen Jumba Mr. Mrs. Walter Kapuscinski Mr. Mrs. John A. Katis Mrs. Stephen Katulik Mrs. Mary Kelly Mrs. George Kmetz Mr. Mrs. Joseph Kolick Regis Kollar Dr. Kondracki Mr. Mrs. Chester Kukleski Joseph Larkin Miss Natalie Lawler Mrs. John Le Fever Mrs. Leroy Lewis Mr. Mrs. Louis M. Limbacher Mr. Mrs. Evan Lloyd Mr. Mrs. P. Lo Chiatto Mr. Mrs. Philip Luther Mrs. Patrick Matrazzo Mr. Mrs. Don Mazik Mrs. Anne Medvis Mr. Mrs. Leo W. Meininger Mr. Mrs. A. C. Milec Alice Milec The Muha Family Mr. Edward Muha Mr. Mrs. J. A. Muha Mrs. Mary Me Barron Mr. James McCabe Mrs. William McCallister Mrs. Margaret McClain Betty McDermott Mr. Mrs. Raymond McDonough Mr. George McGuiggan Mr. Mrs. Americo Naccarato Mr. Mrs. Edwin Neff Jean O'Hara Dr. Mrs. F. J. O'Malley Mr. Mrs. Wm. Onderko Mr. Mrs. Myles P. O'Rourke Mr. James A. O'Toole Joan Paharik Mr. Mrs. Stephen Paharik •Lady Cop Betty Paharik Mr. Mrs. H. Patterson Mr. Mrs. M. Pazehoski Mr. Mrs. Albert Pesta Mr. Michael Petrovsky Mr. Mrs. John Ptasinski William Poach Mr. Mrs. Zigmund Polski Mrs. Ann Price Dorothy Price Mr. Mrs. George Qualey Miss Helen Ruggierio Stella Ruggierio Mr. James Ryan Mr. Mrs. John T. Ryan Mr. Mrs. Vance Sarra Dr. Morry Shapiro Mrs. Ann Shavor James Spangler Spirk Family Mr. Mrs. Joseph Stemberger Mr. Mrs. Michael Stim Kathleen Sullivan Katherine Sweeney Mr. Mrs. Rudolph Szekely Mr. 6 Mrs. J. Szentgyorgyi Mr. Edgar Thoma Mr. 6 Mrs. Herbert Thoma Mrs. Mary Thompson Mr. Mrs. Charles Touhill Mr. 6 Mrs. George Trepak Mr. Bernard Tronsberg Mr. John Tronsberg Mr. Mrs. Andrew J. Vavrek Mr. A. Veblum Mrs. C. Veblum Mr. Mrs. Stephen G. Vlasaty Mr. Mrs. Timothy A. Welsh Mr. Mrs. Michael Whitney Mr. Mrs. Anthony Wincko Miss Marie Zahorchak Miss Helen Zambron Mr. Mrs. J. A. Zambron ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS WILLIAM J. COSTELLO Plumbing and Heating Division No. 30 TURTLE CREEK, PA. BRADDOCK, PA. Headquarters: 629 Penn Avenue Phone: BRandywine 1-5007 Phone: YAlley 3-9728 Compliments of Courtesy - Accuracy - Efficiency Reliable Prescription Service EAST END PHARMACY J. E. Feciiko, Ph., G.B.S. DAWSON MOTOR COACH Cor. 11 tli St. Braddock Ave. BRADDOCK, PA. li e Hope IEe Have Pleased You Phone: BRandywine 1-4340 16 BANDIK’S FOOD MARKET Quality Meats — Groceries Fresh Fruits — Vegetables — Frozen Foods 1116 Bell Avenue NORTH BRADDOCK, PA. Phone: BRandy wine 1-6068 D. H. DE NARDO CO. Jewelers 50 Years in Braddock 8.37 Braddock Avenue Phone: ELectric 1-2000 BROWN DAIRY, Inc. 215 Bessemer Avenue EAST; PITTSBURGH, PA. The Better Milk” Phones: VAIley 3-2020 BRandywine 1-2350 47 LUCIO FACCHINI Compliments of Painting Contractor WEISSMAN COMPANY It is our policy to make you satisfied. Compliments of Thompson Furniture Co. 624-626 Braddock Avenue FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BRADDOCK BRADDOCK. PA. BRADDOCK. PA. 18 HOHMAN’S CLEANERS Beautiful Dry Cleaning Most Ultramodern Cleaning Plant Complete Shirt Laundering and Dry Cleaning Service 2105 Noble Street SWISS VALE 18, PA. Phone: BRandywine 1-0678 OHINGER HOME FURNITURE CO. BRADDOCK - McKEESPORT GREENSBURG Serving Young Couples For Three Generations PINKY’S BILLIARD PARLOR 506 Penn Avenue TURTLE CREEK, PA. Andy Sangelo, Manager Phone: VAlley 3-9670 49 SCHOLTZ RADIO and ELECTRICAL SERVICE Electrical Contractors — House Wirinc 299 Braddock Avenue BRADDOCK, PENNSYLVANIA Bendix Washers and Dryers — Electrical Appliances Phone: BRandvwine 1-2968 VETERANS OF Pos EAST PIT Where Do You KOOK’S R Steaks — C Service 1008 Brae BRAD Phone: BRandvwine 1-9587 THE FOUR STEPS Music for All Occasions Dances - Weddings - Parties - Picnics, etc. Call BRandvwine 1-7802 Ask for Jim Currie 50 AAA Radib Television Service Wilmerding, Pa. Va. 3-4874 ALEXANDER SUPER MARKETS Braddock, Homestead, Duquesne ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME 806 West Street Homestead, Pa. ANNEX CIGAR STORE 873 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. BERN1E BLUMENF1ELD Quality Meats 1020 Braddock Ave. Br. 1-2158 BERNIE’S CHILDREN’S STORE 733 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. BLUMENFELD’S FOOD MARKET 700 Overland Street North Braddock, Pa. THE BOYS FROM DE RUBBO’S STORE 3101 West Braddock Avenue Rankin, Pa. BRADDOCK TYPEWRITER SHOP 629 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. Br. 1-5700 BROZDA PHARMACY Corner Main and Howard Street East Pittsburgh, Pa.. CHARLENE’S MUSIC STORE 913 Braddock Avenue Phone: El. 1-2775 JOSEPH A. DUCHA1, J.P. 206 Spring Street East Pittsburgh, Pa. Va. 4-2693 JAMES C. (TED) DAVIS Tax Collector Municipal Building, Braddock, Pa. BENNIE D1 N1NNO Stone and Brick Contractor 5 Corey Avenue, Rankin, Pa. Compliments of EIGHTH STREET MARKET Braddock, Pa. ERNIE’S FOOD MARKET 814 Linden Avenue East Pittsburgh, Pa. Va. 4-3777 HARKINS SUPERMARKET 201 Camp Avenue Braddock, Pa. GEORGE M. HALL LUMBER CO. 135 W. Seventh Ave., Homestead, Pa. “Do It With Wood HILLTOP DRIVING SCHOOL Registered Instructors Homestead, Pa. Ho. 1-7375 HOBBY DRUG STORE Corner of Jones and Baldridge Avenue North Braddock, Pa. Br. 1-2464 HODGSON’S FLOWERS 1011 Braddock Avenue Br. 1-6177 HOHMANN PHARMACY Main and Bessemer East Pittsburgh, Pa. Va. 3-9742 JACK AND JILL SHOP 866 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. JAY’S STYLE SHOP 726 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. JAMES F. KEOUGH AGENCY 705 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. Compliments of KNEE AND SONS Turtle Creek, Pa. S. M. KRAUSE 702 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. JOHN G. LANIGAN 700 Linden Avenue East Pittsburgh, Pa. Va. 4-0361 LEVINE’S Smart Feminine Apparel 816 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, Pa. LEW’S MENS SHOP 622 Penn Avenue Turtle Creek, Pa. Va. 3-1784 CLEM M. LIMB ACHE R Funeral Home 24 Holland Avenue Br. 1-4700 MASLEY’S FLOWER SHOP Corner Eighth and Dixon Street Munhall, Pa. Ho. 1-9919 MILLER BROS. REAL ESTATE 619 Jones Avenue North Braddock, Pa. Br. 1-1900 G. C. MURPHY 540 Penn Avenue Turtle Creek, Pa. NU-L1FE CLEANERS 916 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. O’HARA BROS. Cor. Bessemer and Western Ave. Bessemer Terrace, Pa. PARAMOUNT THEATRE 718 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. PELLA’S MARKET Cliff Street North Braddock, Pa. El. 1-0326 JOSEPH PROKOPOV1TSH Funeral Director 431 Ninth Avenue, Munhall, Pa. PHYSICIANS PHARMACY 418 Library Street Braddock, Pa. JOHN L. QUINLAN Funeral Director Turtle Creek, Pa. SOVIC’S GROCERY STORE 501 Mills Street Braddock, Pa. Br. 1-9875 SADOWSKY BROS. 630 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. SCHMIDT JEWELERS Br. 1-3825 Braddock’s Finest Since 1888 700 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, Pa. TED’S FLOWER SHOPPE 641 Braddock Avenue Braddock, Pa. Br. 1-3100 10th STREET FISH MARKET Braddock, Pa. JOE TROVATO’S MARKET 927 Cliff Street North Braddock, Pa. Br. 1-8798 TULLY’S SERVICE STATION 135 Corey Avenue Braddock, Pa. WIDLOCKER’S BAKERY 1406 Grandview Avenue North Braddock, Pa. Va. 3-5787 F. W. WOOLWORTH Braddock’s Leading Variety Store 818 Braddock Avenue ANTHONY ZEZZO Brick, Block and Stone Contractor 36 Homilton Avenue, Rankin, Pa. ZORN FUNERAL HOME 445 Fourth Street Braddock, Pa. Br. 1-2147 The THOMASONIAN Staff pays grateful tribute to COLAO STUDIOS 5519 Walnut Street Pittsburgh, Penna. BOOKCRAFTERS 1420 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Penna. The faculty and students of St. Thomas High School for whole-hearted cooperation The many friends whose invaluable assistance made possible the THOMASONIAN of 1955