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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1958 volume:

HOMASONIAN 1958 Ok at +9 may Lear tLe voice of Oliy praises, an A tJf „f Jt Ok� won clerou J worL A Pi. 25 ■ 7 SAINT THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL BRADDOCK, PENNSYLVANIA The THOMASONIAN Ok at d) may Lear tLe voice of -Jhy praise and ted of ad dJLy wondrous works. Ps. 25 .. 7 The Voice of God has been transmitted to all men - sometimes as a mere whispering, sometimes through revelation, or then again through the prophets of the Old Law. No matter in what form the Will Of God has reached us, men of every age have given praise to the Voice in their humble way. It was at the appearance of the star that the Voice of God echoed forth from the lowly cave in the Person of Jesus Christ. The Divine Word undertook the mission of imparting God's Will to all. He labored among the faithful, instructing them, inviting them to Christianity. His very life was offered on the Cross as a sacrifice for the salvation of men. His sufferings were of infinite value meriting for the world graces without number and without measure. Through the centuries that followed, Christ’s institution - the One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church - became Cod’s mouthpiece. The successors of Christ and His Apostles, obeying God’s command to teach all nations, proclaimed the Gospel to all parts of the earth. Our parents, as recipients of the true Faith, saw to it that the Voice was instilled in our souls. Through their loving care and sacrifice, they enabled us to attend a Catholic school where we reaped the benefits of a Catholic education. Here, our knowledge of God’s attributes, precepts, and mysteries was further developed. Our Faith was further enriched and our Christian principles were strengthened. It is then with grateful and sincere hearts that we dedicate the Thomason-ian of 1958 to our beloved parents who have made it possible for us to receive the gift of Faith. In the following pages of this yearbook, we shall endeavor to display the gifts of Cod implanted in us during these formative years. Now, as we are preparing to leave school and step into the future, we shall once more as a class unite in thanking God for the blessings bestowed upon us, raising our voices in praise of all His wondrous works. To Father Shields we acknowledge our gratitude. His efforts have proved untiring in providing us with the opportunity of growing spiritually, physically, and mentally at St. Thomas. His weekly instructions were particularly beneficial to our religious growth and development. Our only desire is to carry these ideals throughout our entire life. Our Oath er hath declared Pi. 43:2 It has been inspiring during our years at Saint Thomas to have had the assistance of Father Drap. His presence at the rallies and games has been encouraging to the students and the members of the team. He has not only been a great help to us in our daily life, but he has been an inspiration to us in all things spiritual. Through the years we will always be grateful to Father for all his kindness and help during our high school years. 7 Sister Mary Grace, O.P. Music Sister Marie Karen, O.P. Art Sister M. Eunice, O.P. Principal Reverend Cyril Drap Religion, Athletics Sister Thomas More, O.P. Religion, Mathematics, Science Sister M. Edwardine, O.P. Religion, Spanish History Sister M. Vivian, O.P. Religion, English, Latin Sister Catherine Marie, O.P. Religion, Business Sister Mary Louis, O.P. Religion, Social Studies Sister M. Edwina, O.P. Religion, English Reverend Francis Shields Religion Sister Ignatia Marie, O.P. Religion, Mathematics, Science Mrs. Bircsak English, History Sister Mary Jean, O.P. Religion, Mathematics, Latin SENIORS 9 EDWIN THOMAS NEFF Enjoyable ... Talkative ... Noble Class President 3,4; Engineers Club Treasurer 4; Glee Club 2-4; Basketball 1-4; Student Council 3,4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Choir Boy 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Mission Club 1-4. BETTY ANN MIGGIN Beaming ... Applicable... Magnanimous Ideal Thomasonian; Class Treasurer 3; Class Secretary 4; Student Council 3,4; Fatima Club 1-4; Yearbook Staff 4, Glee Club 3; Business Club 4; Mission Club 1-4; History Honor Society 3; Atomic Alchemists 3; Red Cross 1-4. DANIEL STEPHEN KREJDOVSKY Devoted ... Scholarly ... Kinetic Class Secretary 3; Class V. President 4; Student Council 3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; History Honor Society 3; Engineers Club 4; Math Honor Society 4; Red Cross 1-4; Altar Boy 1-4; National Poetry 2,3. PATRICIA ANN MATELAN Popular ... Active ... Magnetic Class Secretary 3; Class Treasurer 4; Student Council 3,4; Clee Club 3,4; Fatima Club 1-3; Business 3,4; Red Cross 1-4; Atomic Alchemists 3. LAWRENCE FRANKLIN FURRY Laudable ... Favorite ... Faithful Student Council President 4; Class V. President 2; Speech and Debate 2-4; Latin Honor Society 3; History Honor Society 3; Atomic Alchemists 3; Mission Club 2-4; Red Cross 2-4; Basketball 2; Operetta 3. 10 Pi. 117.. 14 RICHARD MICHAEL FANTAZIER Responsible ... Meritorius... Fervent Ideal Thomasoman; Class President 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Student Council 3,4; Speech 2-4; Debate 1-4; Science Honor Society 3,4; History Society 3; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Operetta 3; National Essay 2; Junior Academy of Science Award 3; American Society for Metals Award 3; Future Scientists of America Regional Award 3. WILLIAM BARNETT DORAN Witty ... Be-bopish ... Debonaire Class V. President 4; Treasurer 1; Student Council 4; Atomic Alchemists 3; Mission Club 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 1-4; Red Cross 1-4. RUTH ANN TOUHILL Reasonable ... Affable ... Thoughtful Class Treasurer 4; Student Council 4; Year Book Staff 4; Glee Club 2,3; Fatima Club 1-4; Business Club 4; Typing Award 3. DIANE BEVERLY McMULLEN Docile ... Becoming ... Model Class Secretary 2,4; Student Council 4; Glee Club 2,4; Fatima Club 2; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Newspaper Staff 4; National Poetry 3. JOYCE ANN PLATZ Judicious ... Academic ... Particular Class Secretary 4; Treasurer 3; Student Council 3,4; Year Book Staff 4; Glee Club 2-4; Fatima Club 2-4; Speech 1-4; Debate 2-4; Musart Club 3,4; Science Honor Society 3,4; History Honor Society 3; Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 2-4; National Poetry 3; Atomic Alchemists 3,4. 11 LEONARD JOSEPH BACZEK Leader ... Jet Club President ... Brilliant Class Treasurer 1; V. President 3; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Student Council 3,4; History Honor Society 3; Math Honor Society 4; Red Cross 1-4; National Poetry 2. ANNETTE HELA1NE BANASEK Appealing ... Happy ... Blonde Fatima Club 3,4; Spanish Honor Society 4; Student Council 4; Business Club 3. JOSEPHINE AGNES BAINE Jolly ... Animated ... Benevolent Glee Club 1-4; Fatima Club 2-4; Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Atomic Alchemists 3. THOMAS AQUINAS BAVERSO True ... Admirable ... Businesslike Mission Club 1-4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Red Cross 1-4; Yearbook Staff 4; Engineers Club 4. EDWARD FRANCIS BRANSKY Ever-quiet... Full-hearted... Beau Mission Club 3,4; Red Cross 3,4; Atomic Alchemists 3; National Poetry 3. Pa. 129.. 2 ROSE MARIE BRENNAN Regal ... Mannerly ... Brunette Class Treasurer 2; Glee Club2,3,4; Fatima Club 2,3,4; Spanish Honor Society 4; National Poetry 2; Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross L-4. MARY ANN BUDISH Merry ... Alert ... Benignant Glee Club 3,4; Fatima Club 1-4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Mission Club 1-4; Operetta 3,4; Red Cross 1-4. VALERIE ANN BURKE Vivacious ... Attentive ... Blithe Glee Club 2-3; Fatima Club 2-4; Red Cross 1-4; Mission Club 1-4; Atomic Alchemists 3. CHARLES HAROLD BYE Champ ... Hardy ... Brave Glee Club 1-4; Mission Club 1,2; Year Book Staff 4; Art 2; Red Cross 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 1,4; Choir Boy 2; Buhl Award 3 MARTIN JOHN CLANCY Music Lover ... Jestful ... Calm Glee Club 4; Atomic Alchemists 3, 4; History Honor 3; Vice President 1. 13 JOHN JAMES COLLINS Jim-the-tall-one ... Just ... Courteous Class Secretary 1,2; Student Council 3; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 1-4; Glee Club 3,4; Engineers Club 4; Atomic Alchemists 3; Red Cross 1-4; Operetta 3,4. HELEN MARIE DEVINE Helpful ... Mindful . .. Diplomatic Fatima Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Mission Club 1-4; Glee Club 2-4. HELAINE FRANCES DOJONOVIC Habitually pleasant . %. Fashionable ... Dramatic Class Treasurer 2; Glee Club 2-4; Fatima Club 1-4; Speech and Debate 1; Musart Club 3,4; Science Honor 3,4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; C. D. Of A. Poetry Contest 3. FRANCES LORRAINE DROSKE Feminine ... Lovable ... Delightful Glee Club 3; Fatima Club 1-3; Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 2,3; Atomic Alchemists 2,3; Art Club 1. ROBERT EDWARD EAGLESOME Resolute ... Earnest ... Emphatic Glee Club 1-4; History Honor 3; Atomic Alchemists 3; Baseball 2; Altar Boy 1-4; Red Cross 1-4. M P . 56.. 6 PATRICK JOHN FALLON Potential ... Jocose ... Facetious Class V. President 1; Glee Club 2, 3; Basketball 2,3; Baseball 1; Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4. ANNETTE MARIE FEDAK Amiable ... Mirthful... Fair-minded Yearbook Co-Editor 4; Thomas-ette Editor 4; Student Council 4; Latin Honor Society 3,4; History Honor Society 3; Fatima Club 1-4; Speech 2-4; Musart Club3; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Mission Club 1-4; National Essay Award 2,4; American Legion Award 1. JOSEPH A. GUZOWSKI Just plain Joe ... Authoritative ... Genuine History Honor Society 3; Latin Honor Society 4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Mission Club 1-4. PATRICIA ANN HABERLE Pleasant ... Appreciative ... Hospitable Glee Club 3; Fatima Club 1,2; Speech 1; Science Honor Society 3; Atomic Alchemists 3; Red Cross 1-4; Mission Club 1-4. JAMES WILLIAM HOLMES Joyous ... Wholesome ... Honorable Class V. President 3; Student Council 3; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Science Honor Society 4; Engineers Club 4; Thomasonian Staff 4; Red Cross 1-4. 15 MARY PEARL J ANOSOV Methodical ... Poetic ... Jovial Fatima Club 2-4; Mission Club 1-4; Glee Club 2; Atomic Alchemists 3; Red Cross 1-4; Catholic Daughters of America Poetry Award 3. PATRICIA ANN KMETZ Personality ... Affectionate ... Keen-spirited Glee Club 2,3; Class Secretary 1; Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Business Club 4; Fatima Club 2. MARY ANN KOHAN Mission-minded ... Ambitious ... Keen Fatima Club 2-4, President 4; Glee Club 2-4; Debate 2; History Honor Society 3; Spanish Honor Society 4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Yearbook Staff 4; National Poetry 3; Student Council 4; Newspaper Staff 4. 16 MARGARET LOUISE KRATZENBERG Mischievous ... Likeable ... Kind Glee Club 3,4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Fatima Club 2; Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4. S’ TIMOTHY JAMES LAVELLE Tactful ... Jubilant ... Logical Science Honor Society 3,4; History Honor Society 3; Math Honor Society 3; Speech 1-4; Debate 2-4; Student Council3,4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Red Cross 1-4; Operetta 3; Mission Club 1-4; Honarable Mention at Junior Academy of Science 3. Pi. 99.. 4 LUCILLE HELEN LEMAK Lively ... Hostess (Red Cross) ... Lady-like Thomasonian Staff 4; Red Cross 4; Fatima Club 3; Mission Club 3,4. KATHLEEN ANN MAZZONI Katty-Did ... Agile ... Mild Fatima Club2-4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Glee Club 3; Business Club 4; National Essay 2; National Poetry 3. PAUL MARTIN MEINDL Persuasive ... Mechamcal... Mystifying Mission Club 1-4; Speech 1-3; Debate 1-3; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; History Honor Society 3; Engineers Club 4; National Poetry 2; Operetta 3. PHYLLIS KATHERINE MILLER Practical ... Keen-witted ... Modish Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Glee Club 1-3; Fatima Club 2,3; Atomic Alchemists 3. JAMES RONALD MIS AGE Jocund ... Realistic ... Manly Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Basketball Manager 2,3; Baseball Manager 2,3; Glee Club 4; Engineers Club 4. 17 ROGER JOHN McDONOUGH Refreshing ... Jester ... Mirth-loving Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Altar Boy 1-4; Class President 2; Atomic Alchemists 3; History Honor Society 3. THOMAS FRANCIS McDONOUGH Tease ... Frank ... Masculine Glee Club 2-4; Basketball 1,2,4; Baseball 1,2; Red Cross 1-4; Atomic Alchemists 3. (l e attenti to my prayer. ve SHIRLEY ANN McGIVERN Sweet-natured ... Agreeable ... Modern Year Book Staff 4; Typing Award 3; Glee Club 2,3; Fatima Club 1-4; Business Honor Society 4; Atomic Alchemists 3; Red Cross 1-4. RONALD JAMES McLAUGHLIN Respectable ... Jaunty ... Militant Class President 2; Yearbook Staff 4; V. President Student Council 3; Speech and Debate 1-4; MusartClub 2; Science Honor Society 3,4; History Honor Society 3; Engineers Club 4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Red Cross 1-4. MARGARET MARIE O'HARA Most-gracious ... Mediatress ... Obedient Mission Club 1-4; Fatima Club 1-4; Speech 1-4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Red Cross 1-4. Hr ! i 18 Pa. 60.. 2 MARY JUDITH O'HARA Maidenly charming ... Joyful ... Orderly Fatima Club 2-4; Speech 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Mission Club 1-4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; National Essay 1. DAVID GEORGE OLSAVICKY Diligent ... Gifted ... Original Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Speech 3,4; Latin Honor Society Secretary 3; Latin Honor Society President 4; History Honor Society 3; Student Council 4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; National Poetry 3. ELAINE MARIE ONDECHEK Edifying ... Moderate ... Optimistic Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Fatima Club 2,3; Glee Club 3; Business Club 3; National Poetry 3; Atomic Alchemists 3; Yearbook Staff 4. MARLENE SUZANNE ONDERKO Musical ... Spriteful ... Organizer Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Glee Club 1-3; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Fatima Club 2; Spanish Honor Society 4. DANIEL REGIS PTASINSKI Dutiful ... Regardful ... Polite Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4. 19 LAWRENCE THOMAS RATKIIS Lordly ... Timely ... Rigorous Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Atomic Alchemists 3. NANCY JOYCE RUPCHAK Nice ... Jewel ... Reserved Glee Club 2-4; Fatima Club 1-4; Atomic Alchemists 3; Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4. JAMES EDWARD ROST Jalopy-lover ... Enthusiastic ... Representative Class President 1; Student Council 4; History Honor 3,4; Glee Club 2-4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Red Cross President 2-4; Red Cross Delegate to Washington D.C. 3; Red Cross Delegate to Kiski 2; Baseball 1-4; Choir Boy 1-4. LEE ROY SCHNAUBELT Liberal ... Ready-witted ... Sensible Student Council 4; Debate 1-4; Science Honor Society 4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Engineers Club 4; Red Cross 1-4. AN AT ALIA MARIAN SCRIPP Amicable ... Melodious ... Saucy Yearbook Staff Co-Editor 4; Glee Club 2-4; Musart 3,4; Fatima Club 3,4; Science Honor Society 4; Mission Club 1-4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Red Cross 1-4; Federation Representative 3. 20 Pi. 118.. 37 CHARLES PHILIP SHANK Cheerful ... Positive ... Sincere Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Latin Honor Society 4; History Honor Society 3; Engineers Club 4. REGINA BERNIECE WACKOWSKI Respected ... Broad-minded ... Womanly Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Glee Club 3; Fatima Club 2-4; Business Club 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Atomic Alchemists 3. JOHN EDWARD WALLO Jack-of-all-trades ... Effectful ... Worthy Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; History Honor Society 3; Baseball 3; National Essay 3; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; Engineers Club 4; Math Honor Society 4. EILEEN KATHRYN VARGO Energetic ... Kind-mannered ... Vibrant Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Fatima Club 2-4; Debate 2; Glee Club 3; History Honor Society 3; Atomic Alchemists 3; National Essay 3; Peaks of Progress 1. BERNARD CARL WEIGOLD Brotherly ... Constant ... Warmhearted Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Latin Honor Society 3,4; Latin Honor Society V. President 3; History Honor Society 3; Science Honor Society 3; Atomic Alchemists3; Yearbook Staff 4. 21 ANICETA MARGARET WELSH Assiduous ... Mature ... Well-liked Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Glee Club 2,3; Fatima Club 2-4; History Honor Society 3; Atomic Alchemists 3; Yearbook Staff 4. JEAN DENISE ZAMBRON Joyous-soprano ... Dependable ... Zealous Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Musart Club President 3,4; Speech 2-4; Debate 2-4; Forensic League Secretary 4; Glee Club 1-4; Fatima Club 2-4; Science Honor Society 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Yearbook Staff 4. 22 t things j or us. J. 125 .. 3 ROBERT GASPER WOLK Resourceful . . . Gallant . .. Willing Class President 3; Mission Club 1-4; Mission Club President 3,4; Red Cross 1 -4; Speech 1 -4; Debate 1-4; Glee Club 1-4; Musart Secretary 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Atomic Alchemists 3,4; History Honor Society 3; Latin Honor Society 3,4; Newspaper Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Church Organist 1-4. RICHARD FRANCIS ZULA Reliable ... Friendly ... Zestful Mission Club 1-4; Red Cross 1-4; Spanish Honor Society 4; National Poetry 1; Atomic Alchemists 3; Yearbook Staff 4. IDEAL THOMASONIANS Richard Fantazier Betty Ann Miggin Valedictorian Salutatorian Richard Fantazier Annette Fedak HONORS Scholarships Buhl Foundation Honors Institute of Michigan State St. Francis School of Nursing Braddock General School of Nursing Richard Fantazier Richard Fantazier Joyce Platz Anatalia Scripp Science Awards Bausch and Lomb Award Junior Academy of Science First Award in Chemistry Gold Key for Science Congress American Society for Metals National Award Leonard Baczek Richard Fantazier Richard Fantazier Richard Fantazier Catholic Forensic League Awards Degree of Honor Lee Schnaubelt Degree of Excellence Larry Furry, Joyce Platz, Jean Zambron Degree of Distinction Richard Fantazier, Larry Furry, and Timothy Lavelle Participants in Chicago Nationals Larry Furry, Ronald McLaughlin, and Timothy Lavelle National Office Managers' Association Award The Pittsburgh Catholic Award for School-news reporting American Homemakers of Tomorrow Search Diocesan All-Catholic Basketball Star Braddock Dapper Dan Award Betty Ann Miggin Ruth Ann Touhill Betty Ann Miggin William Doran James Collins hey believed that (j°d their help er. waA 77:35 25 In homeroom 301, President Donald Bickler, Vice which program they will choose for the junior President Catherine Mroziak, Secretary Ronald prom. Britamk, and Treasurer Melanie Mizerak discuss IUNI0RS Dorothy Paharik, PhyllisStretavski, MyronaVidec, Thomas Wilsak prepare book reports for English Agnes Shields, Alice Stanicar, Clement Cherry, III. William Adams, Ronald Sabol, Jerome Turba, and 26 Learning their A. B. C.'s of shorthand are Geor-gine Kasardo, Mary Jean Mantia, Mary J. Marasco, Mary Lou McDonough, Karen McGuigan, Marianne McLaughlin, Janet Pacella, Barbara Motkowski, Carol Mastay, and Arlene Mauck. • CLASS OF ’59 Anna Mae Hazlick, Marlene Catherman, and Marianne Clark seem to be absorbed in Norreen Beasock’s telephone conversation with Mary Alice Curran. Mary Catherine Andrascik, Mary Margaret Dougherty, Carol Eaglesome, and Maureen Connolly aid Georgianna Gaspar at the controls. 27 Treasurer Donald Dudas, President Paul Buzard, and Vice-President Leo Litzinger of the Junior Room 304 look dubious as Secretary David Shank begins to build a snowman. JUNIORS Donna Lee Puskar reads her history outline to: Tancreti, Helen Thompson, Albert Saf ran, Maureen Kenneth Tronsberg, Roslyn Terhanko, James Tom- O'Halloran, and Patricia Rustic, asic, Mary O'Rourke, Joanne Strathearn, Ronald 28 The creaking of the steps announces the arrival Dalton, Anthony Pugliano, Stanley Ostrawski, Pat-of: Richard Mallardin, Dennis Maloney, Timothy rick McNulty, John Repasky, and John McDermott. • CLASS OF ’59 Maryanne Matta, Loraine Modrak, JoAnnMcMuld-ren, Bernadette Bower, Joann Nicholas, Richard Chislak, Michael Conroy, Bernard Adams, Patricia Bigley, Edward Baker, and John Brennan chose the map of North America as a background for their group picture. 29 As they decorate the stage, Treasurer Carol Jean Suley, Vice President Richard Valko, Secretary Marie Brozda, and President Ray Moxley mischievously scheme what they shall do to those poor freshmen. SOPHOMORES - David Seckel reads an article from the Newsletter to: Cecilia St. George, Margaret Rozzana, William O'Malley, Richard Sherer, Ray Wheeler, Joseph Palascak, Anne Seefeldt, David Orris, Rita Fallon, and Theodore Wilczek. Kathleen Cusack, Denise Hornak, Sheila Conroy, Edward Corbell, Charles Hazlick, Anthony Baverso, David Heininger, Elizabeth Davin, and Bruce Ardinger are prepared to participate in panel discussion with John Fatula presiding as chairman. - CLASS OF’60 Latin comes alive as Casimir Kuszaj plays a passage from Caesar to Mary Magura, Michael Mospan, Betsey Swisdak, Frank Krawczyk, Barry Mitchell, Nancy Kuzy, John Neff, Patricia Turba, Thomas Miggin, and Diane Harnicar. SOPHOMORES These officers of 204, Treasurer Jerome Holieran, President William Rumcik, Vice President Raymond Connolly, Secretary Kenneth Bigos pose for the cameraman. James Puhala diagrams plays for Tommy Sullivan, Edward Stim, Regis Miller, Vincent Tasillo, Joseph Teamann, Thomas Misage, Paul Topolosky, George Zula, Kenneth Young -erman, and Robert Sperhac. CLASS OF '60 “There's the fish, say James Cauley, Rosemary McGough and Lois Mudry. John Hohman explains the geometry problem to George Kmetz and Elizabeth Gallagher. Charlene Monroe, Stephenie Jumba, Johanna Ostrawski, Rita Lection, Lois Mudry, Steve Hanchak, John Goggin, Rosemary McGough, Norma Jean Hornyak, James Cauley, and Paul Hipp. Elizabeth Gallagher, Mary Grace St obey, Adele Sarra, Katherine Dunlevy, Rose Ann Bonacci, Eugene Merlo,George Kmetz, Mary Grace Walton, Carol Jean Szekely, Jean Stal-mac, Dennis McGartland, and John Hohman. The Freshmen Officers Mary Ann Fa-tula, Joan Cathcart, Dorothy Mikita, Judy Petrovic, Robert Fan-tazier, Charles Pas-safiume, Dolores Macko, and Anthony Gentile watch the freshmen rehearse for the Christmas play. FRESHMEN Members of the freshman chorus, Patricia Kelly, Mary Pat Farren, Mary Ann Kalabus, Virginia Belavic, Mary Ann Palik, Andrea Evans, Mary Ann Airhart, Carolee Bainbridge, Karen Pesta (Pianist), Marjorie Droske, Pauline Haberle, Marian Pastarik, Patricia Durkin, Donna Ley, Carolyn Clugston, Ann Allen, Dennis Shortridge, James O'Neill, Paul O'Rourke, Orville Fagan, Edward Bugel, Robert Schlegel, James Rozzano, Howard Jessup, Michael Dojonovic, John Manion, Bernard Tomasic, Richard Merlo, and Donald McKinney are preparing songs for the Christmas play. CLASS OF ’61 Mary M. Guzowski, Sandra Matta, Kathleen Myers, Bechy Quinn, Catherine Diggins, Russel Otto, Gloria Evanchec, Michael O'Halloran, Regis Wolf, Betty Hughes, and Carol Ann Kisak search the pages of the Christmas play to be in preparation for their “props and costumes hunt. Being on a committee means work! In the meantime, Marie Ruffalo, Catherine Lucas, Mary Ann Novack, Michael Balog, Gerald Maloney, Walter Seng, Patricia Godwin, Constance Welsh, Linda Di Lucente, and Ronald Sechel convert the stage into another Bethlehem. Here are the blue prints. To have a good play, willing stage hands must be a-lert. Here Frank Dicoskey, Stanley Pieseski, Joseph Repasi, Michael O'Neill, Frank Lochiatto, Anthony Piccuillo, and Joseph Me Muldren are rolling the piano into position. Reading their lines for the freshman Christmas play are Barbara Puskar, Phyllis McCoy, Roseann Jones, Francis Lennon, Bernard Walter, Joseph Me Laughlin, Kenneth Wincko, Ronald Muha, Leo Lydon, and Richard Schultz. FRESHMEN CLASS OF '61 Singing hymns before the crib are Kathleen Clayton, Roberta Matta, Bernadette Welsh, Lois Takarchek, Patricia Hook, Eileen Clark, Dorothy Donnelly, and Constance Wackowski, members of the freshman class. Mrs. Bircsak checks library records when she isn't teaching English or history. Father Shields congratulates Leonard Baczek, the recipient of the Bauschand Lomb Award. These Are Some Scenes Around Our School Maureen Cusack, Nancy Noon, Donna JeanCverko, Gerald Quinn, and Madeline McDonough await their turn to speak to Sister Eunice. 37 “One more gram should do it, says Anthony Pugliano to John McDermott and Dorothy Paharik. 38 Assistant librarians Grace Stobey, Johanna Ostrawski, Janet Pacella, Mary Catherine Andrascik, Catherine Lucas, Patricia Haitz, and Mary Grace Walton are happily engaged in keeping things organized. 39 ACTIVITIES me s. Pi. 118 .. 12 Student Council Vice President Michael Conroy, President Lawrence Furry, Treasurer John Fa-tula, and Secretary Joyce Platz enjoy the unusual pleasure of using Sister Eunice's office. The Student Council, a link between the faculty and students, is comprised of home room officers and a representative from each club and society. The aim of the Council is to discuss the problems and ideas of the St. Thomas a better place for all. Through a variety of activities - religious, social, and scholastic - the Council is proving its ability to accept the responsibilities invested in it by the faculty. students with the teachers in order to make Daniel Krejdovsky expresses his views to President Larry Furry and Student Council members Ronald Britanik, Robert Wolk, Catherine Mroziak, Melanie Mizerak, Beverly McMullen, Jean Zambron, Mary Ann Kohan, Edwin Neff, William Rumcik, Kenneth Bigos, Richard Fantazier, Joyce Platz, Carol Suley, Marie Brozda, and Helen Thompson. We tv iff re (ate OLy wondrouA wor La. Pa. 74.. 2 Ll_ED HIST'-' JESUS The school paper which is a development of the Student Council has as its purpose: first, the encouragement of the student body to take an active part in school activities; second, to acquaint the students with school affairs; and third, to provide a place where students of literary ability may test their skill. In November, 1957, the first publication of the Thomas-ette appeared after many difficulties were overcome by our first editor, Annette Fedak, and the first two assistant editors, Maryanne Matta and Catherine Mroziak. The paper is self-supporting and all extra work is done on a voluntary basis. Ofvu iidt r.'rviv Ihr of the cji'th Co-editors and reporters for the Tomas-ette are Karen Pesta, Georgine Kasardo, Annette Banasek, Mary Catherine And-raseik, Catherine Mroziak, John Wallo, Beverly McMullen, Kathleen Myers, Loraine Mod-rak, Bernadette Bower, Mary Ann Matta, Helen Thompson, Leonard Baczek, and Albert Safran. While Editor Annette Fedak studies the first copy of the newspaper, David coaxes morepagesfromMary Ann and Robert’s end of the machine. Ruth Ann Touhill reminds Jean Zam bron and Betty Ann Miggin that there is a deadline to meet. Jo Ann Nicholas calmly draws, confident that the Tomasette will be ready on time. Co-Editors Annette Fedak and Anatalia Scripp plan the lay-out for the 1958 Thomasonian. wor L our over uS9 42 The smiling faces of Ruth Ann Touhill, Shirley McGivern, Regina Wackowski, Josephine Baine, and Aniceta Welsh indicate that Lucille Lemak is finishing the last line of the yearbook. Jean Zambron, Joyce Platz, and Thomas Baverso check the records as Daniel Krejdovsky accepts subscriptions for the yearbook from Ronald McLaughlin, Charles Bye, James Holmes, Edwin Neff, Richard Zuia, and Robert Wolk. ea ti e wor L of our Lands do ZdLou direct. 89 .. 17 While Richard Fantazier considers what lettering is appropriate for the yearbook, Elaine Ondechek, Betty Miggin, and Mary Ann Kohan select the best pictures. Bernard Weigold dreams about more pictures as he inserts a new roll of fUm. 2 c faring the praiseS of the dCord ... Mnd Mis wonders which Jde hath do Ps. 7 7:4 lone. One of the oldest organizations in Saint Thomas, the Science Honor Society, is composed of juniors and seniors interested in the complex mechanism of science. At the honor meetings, which are held twice a month, these relentless investigators of scientific phenomena exercise their knowledge and skill. Members of the society look forward to the day when being a scientist is no longer a dream but a reality. The Periodic Chart enables Science Honor Members, James Holmes, Leroy Schnaubelt, Timothy Lavelle, Patrick McNulty, Paul Buzard, Anatalia Scripp, Ronald McLaughlin, Jean Zam-bron, Richard Fantazier, and Joyce Platz, our future scientists, to balance many difficult equations. The Mathematics Honor Society consists of lads and lasses who earn their titles through hard work and study. Membership requirements are a high scholastic rating and keen interest. Members of the Mathematics Honor Society Mary-anne Matta, Daniel Krejdovsky, Helen Thompson, Leonard Baczek, Joann Nicholas, and John Wallo have their problems well in hand, or so it seems from their pleased expression. Loraine Modrak, Bernard Weigold, Roslyn Terhanko, David Olsa-vicky, Lawrence Furry, Patricia Bigley, Annette Fedak, Philip Shank, Robert Wolk make plans for the May Classical Honor Meeting to be held at St. Thomas. The Classical Honor Society has a twofold purpose. First, to strive for a fuller knowledge of the Latin and Greek classics; secondly, to diffuse this knowledge toothers. That the society fulfills its purpose is evident to those who visit the annual Latin Festival held at Buhl Planetarium. Meetings held monthly at different schools include an educational and social program. Only the fortunate Latin students who maintain a high scholastic average are eligible for membership in the Classics Societas. The Modern Language Honor Society, although still in its infancy, has been making noteworthy strides through the lively interests of its members and moderators. The 1958 Chapter of St. Thomas High School is anticipating with enthusiasm its participation in this year’s spring activities. A trip to Washington, D. C. and a visit to the Burlitz School of Languages are two highlights of the year. Richard Zula and Ronald Sabol explain Spanish Chart to Marlene Onderko, Rose Marie Brennan, Mary Ann Kohan, and Annette Banasek. 45 Junior and senior Fatima members listen attentively to words of wisdom from Father Shields. The Fatima Club is Active in Our High School In this Twentieth Century in which we live, with its materialism and false philosophies, it is so easy to lose sight of the real goal for which we are here. In order that we may give some serious thought to this all important task of working out our salvation in the way God has planned for us, our Bishop has requested that vocation clubs be established in all of the high schools of the diocese. Here at St. Thomas, our girls join the club as freshmen at a formal reception and Communion breakfast held early in the school year. A social hour is held each month, with a different class taking charge. Vocation skits, fashion shows, movies, and lectures are only a few of the programs presented so far. To climax this year’s activities, we hope to plan a pilgrimage to one of the nearby shrines in honor of the centenary of Our Lady of Lourdes. The Fatima Club at Saint Thomas includes all high school girls. The purpose of this club is to spread devotion to Our Lady of Fatima by attending Mass and receiving Holy Communion on the First Saturday of the month. The monthly social meeting consists of a play - sometimes an original skit - produced by our girls. Sisters Vivian and Thomas More are the group directresses. Freshmen and sophomore Fatima members prepare for Forty Hours Procession. 46 Grace Stobey, Robert Wolk, Catherine Mroziak, and Geor-gine Kasardo, seated at the desk, proudly display offerings which reflect the generosity of the Mission Club members. The Federation of Catholic High School Students, along with its other functions, sponsors the Diocesan History Honpr Society. The monthly meetings provide a natural outlet for the students interested in Social Studies. These gatherings enrich their background for a better understanding of the current problems in the world. Some of the aims of the society are to foster interest in America’s heritage, Catholic traditions, and Western Pennsylvania. Toclimaxtheyear’sactic-ities, the society conducts a tour to a particular site of historical significance. The command of Christ to “Go teach all nations” is being carried out by the student body of St. Thomas. Although they are not going to foreign countries, nevertheless, they are sending others by their prayers and sacrifices. They help the missions by giving school supplies, stamps, and at Christmas time, they collect and prepare toys for children. The St. Thomas Mission Club has been outstanding for its contributions to the Propagation of the Faith. One of the duties of Eileen Vargo, Stephanie Jumba, Mary E. Hughes, Marianne Me Laughlin, Jo Ann McMuldren, PatriciaHook, Georgianna Gaspar, Marlene Connelly, Mary Alice Curran, Carol Eaglesome, and Francis Lennon is to collect mountains of stamps for the missions. Kenneth Tronsberg points out historical facts to Carol Eaglesome, Mary O’Rourke, Bernadette Bower, Marianne McLaughlin, James Rost, Stanley Os-trawski, Donna Lee Pusk-ar, Donald Dudas, and Timothy Dalton. Ruth Touhill, Shirley McGivern, and Pat Matelan review shorthand notes while Eileen Vargo and Betty Ann Miggin study the bookkeeping chart. The Business Honor Society helps in bringing all business honor students together to discuss methods used in the business world. The students, aided by their teacher moderators, prepare programs, which aid them in learning office techniques. One particularly interesting and instructive project was the trip to the l.B.M. plant conducted this spring. The diligent hands of Linda DiLu-centi, Francis Lennon, Walter Seng, Dolores Macko, Michael Balog, Mary Ann Novack, and Robert Fan-tazier are making sure that each stroke counts. Diane Harnicar and Elaine Mospan were absent from this picture. “Music, Maestro, please! echoed in the conservatory from Robert Wolk, Joyce Platz, Anatalia Scripp, Denise Hornak, Carol Jean Suley, Betsey Swisdak, Melanie Mizerak, Catherine Mroziak, Catherine Dun-levy, Helen Thompson, and Loraine Modrak after Jean Zambron requested an unusual concerto. One of the newest clubs introduced in St. Thomas is the Musart Club. The purpose of this club is to bring together students who possess a keen interest in music and art. Through this organization, students become acquainted with their respective fields. Concerts, discussions, and performances are a source of inspiration to the members. These activities serve as an impetus to our students to accomplish a greater perfection in these arts. 48 Thoughtfully planning the Red Cross activities are: Lucille Lemak, Josephine Baine, Edward Stim, John Repasky, and James Rost. “A door is always opened to those in need.” These words describe the policy of theREDCROSS. Our school is represented by four seniors who attend monthly meetings at the RED CROSS CENTER. Programs are planned at these meetings. A benefit show for the veterans was one of our activities for the RED CROSS this year. Recently added to the many societies of St. Thomas High School is the Keystone Jets, an engineering club affiliated with the engineering school of Michigan State University. The Jets, having a membership of forty-one, have had several guest speakers and have gone on four field trips. The future programs of the Jets promise to be very interesting. Donald Dudas, Richard Sherer, Michael Mospan, Theodore Wilczek, Barry Mitchell, Richard Schultz, Patrick McNulty, James Holmes, Stanley Ostrawski, Edward Baker, Edwin Neff, Leroy Schnaubelt, Jerome Turba, John Wallo, RichardMallardin, Leonard Baczek, Donald Bickler, Ronald Tancreti, Ronald McLaughlin, Daniel Krejdovsky, James Tomasic, Paul Buzard, John Repasky, and Charles Hazlick are united for the advancement of science. The annual operetta is produced by these hard working people: Rose Ann Bonacci, Johanna Ostrawski, Janet Pacella, Cecelia St. George, Katherine Dunlevy, Marlene Connelly, Beverly McMullen, Betsy Swisdak, Rita Lection, Elizabeth Gallagher, Denise Hornak, Kathleen Cusak, Margaret Rozzano, Lois Mudry, Nancy Rupchak, Mary Ann Budish, Rita Fallon, Nancy Kuzy, Marie Brozda, Patricia Turba, Anne Seefeldt, Diane Harnicar, Mary Grace Walton, Patricia Matelan, Jean Zambron, Helen Devine, AnataliaScripp, Mary Ann Kohan, Jo Ann McMuldren, Mary Beth Magura, Norma JeanHornyak, Grace Stobey, Norrine Beasock, AdeleSarra, Carol Jean Suley, Sheila Conroy, Helaine DoJonovic, Roger McDonough, Edwin Neff, Martin Clancy, James Rost, James Misage, Casimir Kuszaj, James Collins, Patrick Fallon, Thomas McDon- ough, Raymond Moxley, Paul Buzard, Robert Eaglesome, Robert Wolk, Anthony Baverso, and Joyce Platz. y praises t o our iin9 ye. In 1957, the Glee Club presented IN AN OLD KENTUCKY GARDEN. 4 Here are more members of the Glee Club who will participate in the operetta: Charlene Monroe, Maureen Cusak, Joann Nicholas, Maureen O'Halloran, Mary Alice Curran, Catherine Mroziak, Alice Stanicar, Carol Ann Szekely, Arlene Mauck, Myrona Videc, Loraine Modrak, Carol Eaglesome, Barbara Motkowski, Maryanne Matta, Georgine Kasardo, Jean Stalmac, Marianne McLaughlin, Mary Jean Mantia, Patricia Rustic, Phyllis Stretavski, Georgianna Gaspar, Anna Mae Hazlick, Melanie Mizerak, Rosalyn Terhanko, Joanne Stratheran, Mary Louise McDonough, Mary O'Rourke, Helen Thompson, Marianne Clark, Mary Jo Marasco, Michael Mospan, John Neff, Dennis Maloney, Kenneth Tronsberg, Richard Mallardln, William Adams, Donald Bickler, James Tomasic, Bernard Adams, Ronald Britanik, Raymond Wheeler and Richard Sherer. James Rost, Bob Wolk, Jean Zambron, Pat Matelan, Betsey Swisdak (Pianist), Joyce Platz, Tom McDonough, Anatalia Scripp, and Edwin Neff sing From Lands Afar from The Belle of Bagdad. w, that t on ivri 9ue tetli li pen i criven er 44 .. 2 The strongest voice around St. Thomas is the Forensic League. It makes itself heard in practically all of the speech and debate contests held on the local or national level. Its motto -“Better Catholic leaders through better Catholic speakers” - is an ideal of every Thomasonian. Each month the students are given an opportunity to engage in a district tournament. But as the season draws to a close, all eyes are turned to the National Grand Tournament. Winners of the district semi-finals may participate in this national contest. National competition is the reward of hard work and perseverance of all the members. This year its voice has made itself heard as far as the nation’s Capital, where the debate team has been invited to enter a tournament at Georgetown University. Such competition is the proving ground for tomorrow’s Catholic leaders. A circle ol smiles proved to be an interesting pose by Helen Thompson, Melanie Miz-erak, Mary Pat O’Rourke, Myrona Videc, Arlene Mauck Donna JeanCverko, Catherine Mroziak, Georgint Kasardo, Mary Ann Matta, Maureen O’Halloran, Joann Nicholas, and Barbara Motkowski members of the Speech Club. Senior members of the Forensic League receiving their certificates at the candle light ceremony are Timothy Lavelle, Margaret O'Hara, Joyce Platz, Larry Furry, Annette Fedak, Jean Zambron, Ronald McLaughlin Lee Schnaubelt, Richard Fantazier, Robert Wolk, and Mary O'Hara. David Olsavicky was absent when the oicture was taken. Listening critically to recorded debates are Richard Sherer, Michael Mospan, Bruce Ardinger, David Seckel, Robert Sperhac, Nancy Kuzy, Mary Grace Walton, Sheila Conroy, Denise Hornak, Stephanie Jumba, James Cauley, Betsey Swisdak, Adele Sarra, Theodore Wilczek, John Fatula, Patricia Turba, James Puhala, Albert Safran, Joseph Palascak, William O’Malley, John Goggin, Carol Jean Suley, Carol Ann Szekely, Marie Brozda, Grace Stobey, and Barry Mitchell. 54 Class officers lead the Grand March. Eddie Neff checks Betty Ann Miggin's prom program. mrm It is time out for refreshments at the prom. Coach Wargo gives last minute pointers to Jerry Holleran, Jim Tomasic, Chuck Bye, Jim Collins, and Ed Neff who listen attentively. Ed causes a mix-up after scoring a basket. “Let’s go Tomcats, we want some action, cheers the hopeful crowd. SECTION II LEAGUE GAMES 1957-58 St. Thomas Opponents 50 St. Adalbert 55 74 St. Francis 44 57 Holy Innocents 46 61 St. Michael 31 62 St. Joseph, Natrona 54 50 St. Casimir 74 58 St. Joseph, Mount 62 40 St. Mary, Mount 41 81 St. Adalbert 52 55 St. Francis 24 40 St. Mary, Mount 42 60 St. Michael 53 68 Holy Innocents 57 62 St. Casimir 53 61 St. Joseph, Mount 58 51 St. Joseph, Natrona 55 Under their new head coach, Clarence Wargo, the Tomcats enjoyed a good season. The coach brought a new style of play to St. Thomas. This year the senior players were: Chuck Bye, Bill Doran, Jim Collins, Ed Neff, and Tom McDonough. The members of the Varsity team are: Tony Gentile, Ronald Sabol, Tom McDonough, Jerry Holleran, Ed Neff, Father Cyril Drap, Ray Moxley, Bernard Tomasic, Jim Collins, Chuck Bye, Jim Tomasic., and Coach Clarence Wargo. Bill Doran, a member of the team, was absent when this picture was taken. Jim Collins, Chuck Bye, Bill Doran, Father Cyril Drap, and Coach Clarence Wargo discuss plays before game time. The J. V. members John Neff, James Cauley, Richard Merlo, Paul O'Rourke, Ronald Muha, Robert Schlegel, Chuck Passafiume, Robert Fantazier, John Manion, Bill O'Malley, Mike O'Halloran, George Zula, Ken Wincko, and Don McKinney are eager to follow in the footsteps of the Varsity. This page was sponsored by the Thomasonian Club. Jim Collins Casey Kuszaj, Jim Collins, Ernie Kuban, and Clarence Wargo view the game from the bench. Outfielder John Wallo finds fly balls a breeze. Six foot three inch Jim Collins has no trouble scooping up short pegs to first base. Jim Collins takes a healthy cut. Coach Clarence War go and Father Cyril Drap pose with the spring team which consisted of: Jerry Auld, Ernie Kuban, Rudy Novak, Bob Cowell, Ronald Sabol, Paul Clark, Jim Collins, Bill Doran, Casey Kuszaj, John Wallo, John Solka, Bob Pierce, Tom Jones, and Mike Conroy. 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BRADDOCK, PENNSYLVANIA HOHMANN'S RED 6c WHITE BLOCKY'S MARKET Service Station 1224 James Street TURTLE CREEK, PA. 876 Woodlawn Avenue BRADDOCK, PA. Plenty of FREE PARKING SPACE BR 1-1234 Phone: VA 4-1706 ALEXANDER SUPER MARKETS j STORES IN HOMESTEAD BRADDOCK DUQUESNE MONROEVILLE Compliments of DAWSON BUS COMPANY CHARTER COACHES FOR ALL OCCASIONS Phone: VAlley 3-6354 VAlley 3-9894 Tapping the keys are Margaret Kratzenburg, Patricia Haberle, Rose Marie Brennan, Annette Banasek, Richard Zula, Helen Thompson, Edward Baker, Clement Cherry, Maureen O’Halloran, Edward Bransky, Daniel Ptasinski, John Brennan, and Richard Chislak. PASTOR FUNERAL HOME 808 Talbot Avenue BRADDOCK, PA. BR 1-2420 Congratulations to the GRADUATING CLASS OF 1958 from THE FREDA TRUCKING CO. 525 Washington Avenue BRADDOCK, PENNSYLVANIA EL 1-0316 EL 1-1550 We, the Senior Class, wish to express our gratitude to MR. COLAO and his STAFF, particularly MR. E. DENINNO, our untiring photographer. to MR. 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St., Rankin St. Brendan Wackowski, Regina 711 6th St., North Braddock St. Thomas Welsh, Aniceta 712 Hickory Ave., North Braddock St. Thomas Zambron, Jean 112 6th St., Braddock St. Thomas 79 M 54 omaAonian pray A with the AalmiAt. lnd direct th eir children. rXooh upon thy AervantA and upon their worhA .. 'I I jay Jde cause the liyht op JdiA count enan to Ahine upon uAy ce m n d may Me 4 n ave mercy on uA -3n Cjod ii our salvation and qlory Selected