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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1960 volume:

THOMASONIAN 1960 SAINT THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL BRADDOCK, PENNSYLVANIA y Oar Dedication We, the Class of 1960, lovingly dedicate our yearbook to the Mother of God under the title of Our Lady of Fatima. 1960 is a year which has become intimately identified with Fatima. Bearing that in mind we use a symbol of Mary's Fatima message-- Pray the Rosary --for our dedication. Whatever 1960 and our future bring to us Mary gave us our guide—the Star of her joyful mysteries, the thorns of the sorrowful mysteries, and the crown of the glorious mysteries. We place ourselves in her maternal hands. Our Prayer O wonderful Lady, who did appear to three youths and did influence them in their lives, influence us also in these difficult times. In your choice of appearing to children, let us remember the words of Christ: Suffer the little ones to come unto Me. and, Unless you are as little children, you shall not enter the kingdom of Heaven. In one of your apparitions you revealed yourself as Queen of the Rosary. Instill in us the love of the Rosary which you deserve. Let us come to a full recognition of its significance. As the officials of the town of Fatima saw the light in the case of the three children, let the officials of all countries see the light which is your Son, Christ. Bring peace everlasting to these lands. sm The Class Room 302 Room 303 Administration REVEREND FRANCIS SHIELDS Religion SISTER IGNATIA MARIE Religion Mathematics, Science SISTER MARY LOUIS Religion English, Social Studies SISTER MARY JEAN Religion Latin SISTER EDWARDINE Religion Spanish, English. Latin SISTER MARY GRACE Music SISTER MARY CARMEL Principal SISTER MARY BERNARD Religion Mathematics, Biology SISTER MARY ANTHONY Religion Business SISTER MARY BENET Religion English SISTER MARIE KAREN Art MRS. SYLVIA BIRCSAK Health Social Studies Priest Teacher Friend The Reverend Francis Shields is a man of God, who unselfishly gives of himself so that others might see the light of truth. Father Shields' instructions have been enlightening; his good example, inspiring; his kindness and thoughtfulness, endearing. We shall never forget his classroom chats, and we shall try to put into practice what he has taught us. FRONT: Raymond Wheeler, President 302; Edward Stim, President Student Government. BACK: Thomas Clark, Vice-President 302; Theodore Wilczek, Vice-President 303; Richard Valko, President 303. Class of 1960 FRONT: Carol Jean Suley, Secretary Student Government. BACK: Frank Krawczyk, Treasurer 302; Sheila Conroy, Secretary 303; Thomas Misage, Treasurer 303; Grace Stobey, Secretary 302. BRUCE J. ARDINGER Saint Teresa 303 W. Miller Avenue Homestead Park Tiger . . . definitely alive . . . That's cool . . . not a dull moment in his life . . . always ready with some wise saying . . . Tiger likes food, girls, and laughs . . . dislikes Homestead ... his ambition is to get insurance so he can drive . . . future; brain surgeon. North Braddock Beth . . . cheerful . . . Guess what happened? . . . often forsakes ousiness to be friendly . . . bubble gum chew-er . . . interested in what you're doing . . . hair changes with the seasons . . . quiet unless you want her to be . . . future; secretary. KENNETH A. BIGOS Saint Joseph 1128 Kirkpatrick Street North Braddock Biz . . . dangerous chemist . . . Do you want to play pool? . . . famous for quips . . . good for many laughs . . . a great one for weight lifting (his own) . . . inventor of scuzzy languages . . . Vince's partner in crime . . . likes unusual things . . . future: college. DIANE C. HARNICAR Saint Brendan 310 Holland Avienue Braddock Diane . . . artistic . . . Let's dance . , , dependable . . . attractive . . . originality is one of Diane’s great assets . . . reserved and well-disposed . . . neat and eager to achieve . . . likes to write . . . dislikes long speeches . . future; business world. MARY BETH MAGURA Saint Thomas 821 Jones Avenue KATHLEEN A. CUSACK Saint William 203 Bessemer Avenue East Pittsburgh Kathy . . . cute . . . Heck, no” . . . quiet until you get to know her . . . has a bottomless pit when lunchtime arrives . . . reminds you of little Dutch girl . . where did she get that accent . . . pizza eater . . . dislikes sophisticated women . . . future: private secretary. DAVID F. HEININGER Saint Bernadette 3675 Northern Pike Monroeville Dave . . . muscular six footer . . . Smile when you say Monroeville . . . neat and popular . . . likes Kooks . . always on the go . . . articulate . . . everyone's friend . . . one of Saint Thomas' cheerleaders . . . future: business administration. KATHERINE A. DUNLEVY Saint Brendan 1115 Wilkens Avenue Braddock Hills Kay . . . fashionable . . , Oh, no, not again . . . efficientlibraiian . . . shining brown hair . , . Center's favorite customer . . . Kay is sensible which is an aid to one of her interests - driving . . . dislikes orders . . . future: teacher. THOMAS J. MIGGIN Saint Thomas 1205 1 2 Rebecca street North Braddock Tom . . . tall, talkative Tom . . . That there boy likes dancing and fun . . . can be found almost anywhere -talking to a girl . . . carefree . . . unpredictable . , . P. O, D. 's pride and joy . . . basketball's his favorite sport . . . future: Air Force. t PATRICIA J. TURBA Saint Colman 2270 Monroeville Road Turtle Creek Pat . . . popular . . . Are you going to the dance? . . . friendly . . . sharp . . . has a kind word for everyone . . . gracious lady-like charm . . . always smiling . . . dancing and shorthand, favorite subjects . . . future; beautician. 215 Fleet Street Rankin Eddie . . . masculine . . . ”01' gag . . . respected and well-liked . . . Eddie is a young man who thinks before he acts . . . interests - Efficiency through co-operation . . . always near a gym . . . likes good times . . . studious and friendly ... a leader . . . future; engineer. EDWARD M. STIM Saint Brendan JOSEPH E. PALASCAK Saint Peter and Paul 1208 Rebecca Street North Braddock Joe . . . righteous and wise . . . That's tough . . . a lot of potentiality ... can be counted on for a job well-done . . . cordial greeting for all . . . ardent Braddock football fan . . . likes chemistry lab . . . does not waste words . . . future: college. 231 First Street BARRY J. MITCHELL Saint Peter and Paul Braddock Mitch . . , . well-rounded individual . . . It's easy . . . math whiz . . . boisterous debater . . . studious . . . energetic . . . will be big enough for any future job . . . spy ring . . . happy-go-lucky . . . good-natured . . . avid sports fan . . . future; priest. BETSEY A. SWISDAK Saint Colman 374 Stewart Street Turtle Creek Sam” . . . angelic . . . Wait for me . . . often found in St. Thomas Church making visits . . . tops at Piano - both long hair and pop tunes ... a willing and hard worker . . . likes the piano and Latin . . . studious . . . future; college. JOHN H. NEFF Saint Thomas 507 Ann Street North Braddock Jack . . . rugged and masculine . . . You're loose! . . . likes sports (any kind and every kind) . . . outdoor type . . . frank and down to earth . . . dislikes school . . . words of wisdom and local color in P. O. D. . . . don’t step on Jack's toes . . . future; business administration. THOMAS L. MISAGE Saint Michael 139 W. Edna Street Munhall Lou” . . . unpredictable . . . Ready to go yet, Ray? . . . strong of character, knows how to take it . . . agreeable . . . friendly . . . full of fun . . . true-blue . . . forever blushing . . . never lets his studies interfere with his education . . . future: engineer. MICHAEL R. MOSPAN Saint Joseph 308 May Street Braddock Mike . . . wavy blonde hair . . . What's happening? . . . impeccable taste in clothes . . . noted for unique poetry . . . tall . . . gallant . . . humor is infectious and ever-present . . . imitates beatniks . . . dislikes the nickname Little Dink . . . future: biologist. NORMA J. HORNYAK Saint Brendan 20 Elm Street Braddock Norma . . . sociable . . . Where's Rita? ... do it yourself hair-do's . . . typing is her specialty . . . another one of Sun Drug's visitors ... the original ready-to-work girl . . . quiet, but not always . . . future; Robert Morris Business School. EDWARD P. CORBETT Saint Brendan 226 Fourth Street Braddock Ed . . . imperturbable . . . Like, man . . . wavy hair . . . congenial . . . seen in class but not often heard ... has been driving since knee-high to a car wheel . . . likes to run '58 Dodge . . . dislikes school . . . hopes to pass a Spanish test someday . . . future: Army. DENNIS J. McGARTLAND Saint Robert Bellarmine 100 Lincoln Avenue East McKeesport Denny . . . quiet . . . Ran out of gas . . . never in a hurry . . . enjoys skating at Ardmore . . . smooth dancer . . . terrific voice . . . drives a cool pink Merc ... on the lookout for a good time . . . future; mechanic. i A RITA L. FALLON Saint Colman 25-A Carothers Drive Turtle Creek Rita Lou” . . . sincere . . . Run down the A P . . . understanding . . . fine example of a true friend . . . hidden vocal talent rests in this quiet Irish lass . . . likes good sportsmanship and letter writing . . . dislikes getting up in the morning . . . future: secretary. DAVID A. SECKEL Saint Michael 509 Elwell Avenue Pittsburgh 7 Dave” . . . intellectual . . . Life is real ... a returnee . . . dangling black-rimmed specs . . . star at extemp speaking . . . jaunty air . . . studies . . . dislikes nosy people . . . searching mind . . . operates Blue Beetle Taxi Company . . . future: educator. MARIE F. FABYANIC Saint Colman 2034 McKinney Road Monroeville Fraction . . . mirth loving . . . Oh, Sister, not dictation again . . . not quite five feet tall . . . ready for mischief . . . loquacious . . likes baby sitting . . . dislikes streetcars and fussbudgets” . . . future: secretary. ROSEMARY V. McGOUGH Saint Thomas 1107 Crosby Avenue North Braddock Rosemary” . . . fiery tempered Irish miss . . . Now just a minute . . . energetic and friendly ... has a mind of her own . . . fanatic at rock'n roll dances . . . pert'n pretty . . . loves to talk and laugh . . . future: beautician or model VINCENT D. TASILLO Saint Thomas 514 Primrose Street North Braddock Vinny . . . calm . . . Did you see that car? . . . charter member of C. P. U. . . . dislikes war stories and likes pizza . . . compulsive drinker - water . . . Three Stooges fan . . . hep to new fads . . . terror of the roads” . . . future: mechanic. ROBERT G. SPERHAC Saint Teresa 1219 Breezewood Drive West Homestead ''Bob . . . Beatnikish . . . a member of the intelligentsia . . . I don't know ... a future chemist of tomorrow (land) . . . builds his own radios ... a different, easy going sort of individual . . . likes lab . . . can't agree with Bruce . . . future: college. SHEILA A. CONROY Saint Brendan 122 N. Holland Avenue Rankin Sheila . . . luck of the Irish . . . Oh, you're crazy . . . brunette . . . 303's efficient secretary . . . thoughtful . . . sensible . . . constantly searching for the 103 element . . . likes dancing . . . dislikes any crawling reptile . . . puzzling expression in chem class . . . future: nurse. STEPHANIE L. JUMBA Saint Barnabas 2332 Manor Avenue Swiss vale Steffie . . . pride of Swissvale . . . What time are you going? . . . ably defends her point of view . . . frank, emotional and talkative . . . would make a wonderful saleswoman . . . lots of sparkle in everything, anytime, anywhere . . . future: secretarial world. JOHN M. FATULA Saint Peter and Paul 515 Second Street Braddock Jack . . . noble ... 1 doubt that . . . able to put his good ideas into words - then actions . . . convincing, able debater . . . ideal student . . . quiet, wry subtle humor . . . inquisitive . . . likes sports and Bishop Sheen . . . kind . . . dislikes wasting time . . . future; teacher. GEORGE M. KMETZ Saint Peter and Paul 772 Josephine Avenue East McKeesport Sonny . . , easy going . . . Howdy, you all . . . very generous with his lunch time sweets . . . pride and joy of the bakery business . . . likes to have a good time . . . dislikes party poopers . . . has a way with cars . . . appreciated chauffeur . . , future: Air Force. Turtle Creek Dale . . . loyal . . . I’m confused ... a touch of irresistible Italian beauty . . . always on the go . . . Dale is mischievous . . . explicit taste in clothes . . . fine artistic talent . . . likes sax, drums, and Earl Bostic . . . dislikes Monday mornings . . . future: dietician. CHARLENE A. MONROE Saint Brendan 735 Helena Street Braddock Charlie . . . ambitious . . . Pass up the time tests . . . unusual approach to typing . . . curlylocks . . . likes water skiing and Italian cuisine . . . dislikes tests . . . considerate . . . dreamer . . . avid patron of telephone company . . . future: nursing. THOMAS F. CLARK Saint Brendan 542 Talbot Avenue Braddock Tojo . . . ‘Starvation’ . . . foggy and inert . . . Hi Doll . . . fun-loving crooner Che yodles) . . . vice president of 302 . . . active Boy Scout . . . likes swimming . . . dislikes Isaly's . . . king-size legs . . . future; Navy. ADELE A. SARRA Saint Col man 503 Washington Street CHARLES A. HAZLICK Saint Thomas 824 Talbot Avenue Braddock Chuck . . . interesting . . . Let's keep it down to a panic . . . witty . . . usually causes that panic . . . creates bedlam in the midst of a lull . . . cool tan shoes . . . likes English and bowling . . . dislikes sad people . . . future: Navy. JEROME J. HOLLERAN Saint William 210 Center Street East Pittsburgh Jer” . . . sports inclined . . . No kiddin ? . . . friendly but quiet . . . plays hard and fair . . . bound to succeed . . . thinks basketball is the most . . . dislikes show-offs . . . imaginative and ambitious ... an Irish sense of humor . . . Merchant Marines . . . future: college. MARY GRACE WALTON Saint William 34-C N. Braddock Heights North Braddock M. G. . . . meticulous ... I think maybe . . . sharp dresser . . . hauls a two-suiter purse ... an angel in white . . . tickled pink when her chemistry problems work out . . . dislikes speaking in front of an audience . . . likes potato chips . . . future: nurse. CAROL JEAN SULEY Saint William 1808 Pallas Street North Braddock Carol . . . charming . . . Now? . . . interested in S. T. H. activities . . . good singer . . . likes pony tails . . . intelligent and pretty . . . capable in all she attempts . . . bound for success . . . always in a hurry to get every place at once . . . future: English teacher. GRACE M. STOBEY Saint Thomas 505 Ann Street North Braddock Grade . . . wonderfully different. . . Shut up, you kids . . . best librarian Carnegie ever had . . . carries weirdest handbags . . . bubbling personality . . . loves to laugh and dance . . . never turns down a good argument . . . very chic . . . future: business world. 9 I LOIS M. MU DRY Saint William 815 Madison Avenue East Pittsburgh Loi . . . half-pint brunette ... I give up . . . one of the English scholars . . . '60's walkie-talkie . . . owns one of the toughest hot rods in E.P. . . . school spirit in the maximum . . . likes driving (the bomb) and dancing . . . dislikes Spanish . . . future: college. RICHARD F. SHERER Saint Thomas 310 Eleventh Street Braddock Rich ... the man . . . Hey, that's cool . . . trustworthy . . . finds lab equipment breakable . . . sociable . . . interesting conversationalist . . . Saint Thomas' answer to Ray Scott . . . business minded . . . likes girls . . . sensible . . . dislikes school ... a distinctive walk . . . future: engineer. KENNETH C. YOUNGERMAN Saint Brendan 107 June Street Braddock Kenny . . . obliging . . . Gimme a cigarette . . . lanky Y ankee . . . reticent . . . deep mysterious voice . . . kind and gentle in a manly way . . . rarely seen with open eyes . . . likes card games and money, which he seldom mixes . . . dislikes baby sitting . . . future: shoe salesman. PAUL R. TOPOLOSKY Saint Michael 29 Wood Street Braddock Topo . . . appealing brown eyes . . . Yeah? . . . usually found playing baseball or pumping gas at the Gulf Station . . . unique artistic ability ... a tall blonde who goes for girls and cars . . . where there's fun. there's Topo . . . future: college. C. REGIS MILLER Saint William 517 Center Street East Pittsburgh Rege . . . witty ... I don't know . . . likeable . . . restrained . . . SUN-TELE salesman at Westinghouse weekdays and at St. William's, Sundays . . . likes driving to drive-ins . . . dislikes Latin homework . . . crazy quips . . . future: journalism. ANTHONY J. BA VERSO Saint Josef 441 John Street Braddock Tony . . . stocky of build and big of he an . . . You're dizzy . . . well-known by everybody . . . never settled . . . seen at Scott Stadium every Sunday afternoon . . . sincerely happy . . . likes football . . . dislikes Spanish . . . future: Marines. DENISE A. HORN A K Saint Helen 1716 Murdough Street North Braddock DeDe . . . quiet . . . Who. me? . . . popular and cute . . . gentle in manner yet strong in purpose . . . counts everyone her friend . . . willing to lend a helping hand . . . allows time for Church visit ... a Fabian fan . . . future: elementary teacher. ELIZABETH J. DAVIN Saint Anselm 2046 Monroe Street Pittsburgh 18 Sissy . . . exuberant . . . Meet you at Kooks” . . . Irish mirth and vitality . . . likes games, parties, and boys . . . dislikes Spanish plays and school . . . (un) usually awake in the mornings . . . forever talking or laughing . . a wonder at getting lost . . . future: beautician. JOHN P. GOG GIN Saint Mary Magdalen 331 East 12th Avenue Homestead John . . . reckless ... I disagree . . . always at odds with the faculty . . . owns stock in coke . . . man in the black flannel suit . . . seen driving a yellow and white flash . . . nonconformist . . . likes debates . . . dislikes authority . . . future: business administration. GEORGE C. ZULA Saint Michael 704 W ashington Street Braddock George . . . co-operative . . . Hi, there . . . basketball and football are his specialties . . . likes chemistry almost as much as riding the car around the town . . . loves ANDREW J. RENSKO Saint Maunce 114 Lennox Avenue Forest Hills Andy ... big and kind-hearted . . . 'Those problems were too easy. . . . wishes Saint Thomas had a football team ... hazard in chemistry lab ... black wavy hair . . . likes beams and brawn ... just as handsome as be is tall - 6 2 . . . future: mechanical engineer. WILLIAM B. O'MALLEY Saint Joseph 220 Camp Avenue Braddock Bill . . . tall . . . curly hair . . . Anyone want chemistry answers? . . . quiet . . . good-hearted . . . comes alive when 2 1 0=2 H2+ O2 . . . loves to linger in 303 . . . pleasantly different . . . runs Pontiac wheels . . . easily shook up before an audience . . . future: chemist. 306 Howard Street East Pittsburgh Marie . . . blonde-haired beauty . . . “The articles are due Wednesday . . . will always be remembered as our THOMAS-ETTE editor . . . dancing is her hobby . . . dislikes sitting around doing nothing . . . eager to please everyone . . . future: elementary teacher. MARIE T. BROZDA Saint William PAUL J. HIPP Saint Brendan 317 Holland Avenue Braddock Flip . . . stock car enthusiast . . . All I have to do is dream . . . neat appearance at all times . . . likes combing his hair . . . has an excuse for everything, for everyone . . . 8:45 arrival - just makes it, 3:00 departure -prompt . . . future: business administration. STEPHEN J. HANCHAK Saint Theresa 267 Gates Drive Munhall Stevo . . . succinct . . . Don't be tasteless . . . most of the time he's quiet and gives the air of loneliness . . . possesses a green truck frequently loaded with books and bodies from across the river . . . noted for his hair . . . future: Dayton student. JAMES B. CAULEY Saint Mary Magdalen 315 Cherry Street West Homestead Jim . . . typically Gaelic . . . Bob, that's not sensible . . . playboy . . . laughs a lot (except in A, M.) . . . toughest member of Hall Patrol ... a careful driver . . . level -headed . . . favors gymnastics and Pitt . . . dislikes educated girls . . . future: science teacher. JEANNE M. STALMAC Saint Brendan 520 Corey Avenue Braddock Jeanne” ... a witty child . . . Guess what? . . . loves to splurge on clothes . . . noted for her crazy letters and writing ability - such as, I was born, etc. ... can be depended upon for a chuckle . . . always looking for fun . . . future: business world. FRANCIS A. KRAWCZYK Saint Anselm 2310 Braddock Avenue Swissvale Frank . . . go-getter . . . Any money for the missions? . . . clown ... a hearty greeting, warm smile . . . likes roughing it up with Dave (in fun, of course) . . . capable Mission Club President . . . gives everyone a square deal . . . future: Army. RICHARD A. VALKO Saint Robert Bellarmine 1113 Jacks Run Road East McKeesport Rich . . . debonair . . . Ah, gee . . . quick-witted . . . likes Fridays . . . dislikes Mondays . . . generous . . . loyal . . . never at a loss for words . . . ready with an answer in English class . . . loves to tease people . . . future: Air Force Academy. THOMAS J. SULLIVAN Saint Maurice 11 Glasgow Road Pittsburgh 21 Rookie . . . carefree . . . No ... his car is his castle . . . witty in a quiet way . . . independent . . . advocates kindness to animals . . . riotous Spanish dancer . . . dislikes dancing . . . likes money . . . presents reasonable approach to problems . . . future: veterinarian. THEODORE A. WILCZEK Saint Thomas 1227 Maple Street Braddock Ted . . . gentleman . . . Excuse me . . . football . . . conscientious . . . easy to get along with . . . very ambitious . . . serious-minded . . . likes food . . . dislikes poetry . . . willing to help anyone anytime . . . future: electrical engineer. JOHANNA H. OSTRAWSKI Saint Thomas 876 Willow Way Braddock Jo ... so lady-like . . . Well, now . . . reserved sense of humor . . . ready for dictation . . . quiet as the proverbial mouse . . . intelligent . . . likes roller skating . . . dislikes reading . . . friend to all . . . future: comptometer school. NANCY L. KUZY Saint Peter and Paul 510 Verona Street North Braddock Kuz . . . charming and sociable . . . Aw, Sister . . . Nancy is always smiling . . . understanding . . . never an unfriendly word . . . personality plus . . . Sister M. Anthony's D. J. . . . likes babysitting . . . efficient librarian . . . future; teaching business. JAMES J. PUHALA Saint Michael 411 Robinson Street Braddock Jim . . . enthusiastic . . . Ah, c'mon , . . seen in the right places at the right time . . . without a care in the world . . . Andy's favorite pupil . . . sweater-shirts . . . Spanish scholar . . . likes debates . , . musically inclined . . , future: metallurgist. RAYMOND J. CONNOLLY Saint Brendan 4 Holland Avenue Braddock Ray . . . cool ... I don't know, man” . . . keen on the dance floor . . . casual appearance . . . pro-Irish . . . stockboy at Fashion Spear . . .likes pay days . . . dislikes work days . . . future: college. MARY ELIZABETH GALLAGHER Saint Colman 18-A Carothers Drive Turtle Creek Liz” . . . selective and reflective . . . Where's the place? . . . frequently seen in Kook's . . . definitely Irish . . . Indian temperament (quiet and industrious) . . . nice things come in small packages . . . likes alligators . . . future: X-ray technician. ANNE T. SEEFELDT Holy Angels 106 Main Entrance Drive Pittsburgh 7 Annie ... reserved . . . Did you do your bookkeeping? . . . soft-spoken . . . sweetness comes from within . . . willing . . . Kay's constant companion . . . manipulates station wagon filled with giggling girls . . . likes driving . . . future; business school. RITA J. LECTION Saint Brendan 613 Fifth Street Braddock Rita . . . mature ... I can't type” . . . cute little blonde . . . life centers around Sun Drug, cokes, french fries, and boys . . . pretty smile . . . often seen ambling around the hall with attendance cards . . . waves to friends from office . . . future: secretary. 1027 Sunglow Street Homestead Dixie , . . fun-loving . . . I’m in a good mood tonight . . . good-looking . . . will debate about anything and everything . . . never at a loss for words . . . likes Bruce . . . tends toward Christianity . . . dislikes people who dislike Bruce . . . future: teacher of English and social sciences. PAUL R. BORCIK Saint Teresa CASIMIR J. KUSZAJ Sacred Heart 207 Seventh Street Braddock Casey . . , sporty dresser . . . Well, like 3-- . . . forever plaguing girls with new dance steps . . . sports minded (sometimes) . . . always at ease . . . never without an excuse . . . likes sleeping in English class . . . future: Isaly's manager. MARGARET M. LIMBACHER Saint Joseph 505 Hawkins Avenue North Braddock Margie . . . pretty blue eyes . . . screaming scientist . . . Is this tube all right, Jim? . . . agreeable . . . makes friends easily ... fun to be with . . . joined us in our junior year . . . likes white uniforms, especially Braddock Hospital's . . . future; nursing. RAYMOND R. WHEELER Saint Anselm 332 Lucille Street Pittsburgh 18 Red . . . freckled-face . . . The darn juke box is broken again . . . drives '53 Ford . . . pleasant, jovial . . . disposition . . . enthusiastic president . . . likes spinning platters . . . witty . . . dislikes paying bills . , . future: president of Giant Eagle. ROSE ANN BONACCI Saint William 1538 Grandview Avenue North Braddock Rosy . . . short and sweet ... I hope ... ask and she will please . . . clicks keys at 70+W.P.M. . . . laughing brown eyes . . . bouncing energy . . . popular noon-time partner . . . earnestly pursues higher education . . . future: secretary. CHARLES R. MOXLEY Saint Mary Magdalen 828 Meadow Drive Homestead Park Ray” . . . beet-faced . . . Are you mocking me? . . . spends a lot of time gibing Louie ... a wonderful combination of brains and wit ... a shock of reddish-blonde hair . . . funny . . . good time ... an adept swimmer . . . likes dogs . . . future: college. CECELIA A. SZENTGYORGYI Saint Thomas 1304 Bell Avenue North Braddock Cil . . . friendly smile . . . Alrightie . . . long dark hair . . . gracious . . . fun to be with . . . amiable . . . understanding . . . sweet . . . skillful typist . . . dependable . . . helps keep parish informed with bulletin . . . future: private secretary. oy, i WILLIAM J. RUMCIK Saint Brendan 211 First Street Braddock Jocko . . . crewcut man . . . Show me . . . efficient in his work at Giant Eagle . . . football games are his interest . . , quiet and likeable . . . dislikes studies . . . likes a good joke . . . sincere in his ways . . . future: engineer. JOHN J. HOHMAN Saint Robert Bellarmine 1013 Park Avenue East McKeesport John . . . casual manner . . . Don't sweat it . . . has clever answer for everything . . . never worried and never hurried ... an even-tempered lad . . . good-will ambassador . . . enthusiastic sports fan . . . Latin comes high . . . future: college. The Leftovers LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class of I960, being of sound mind and body, hereby bequeath to the Senior Class of 1961 the following items: BRUCE ARDINGER leaves his jokes and stories to Howard Jessup. ANTHONY BAVERSO leaves his cold Spanish seat to James O'Neal. KENNETH BIGOS and VINCENT TASILLO leave their once-used Spanish books to whoever is lucky enough to get them. ROSE ANN BONACCI leaves her hat, the one she always wears, to Mary Ann Airhart. PAUL BORCIK leaves his hitch-hiking ability to Anthony Gentile. MARIE BROZDA leaves her face powder to Cathy Lucas. JAMES CAULEY leaves his ecstatic morning laughter to Michael Balog. THOMAS CLARK just leaves. RAYMOND CONNOLLY leaves his study halls to Paul O'Rourke who undoubtedly can use them. SHEILA CONROY leaves her lab apron to Mary Ann Fatula. EDWARD CORBETT leaves his bookkeeping utensils to Frank Dicosky. KATHLEEN CUSACK, well, she doesn't want to leave anything: she wants to come back next year. ELIZABETH DAVIN leaves her knee socks to Virginia Belavic. KATHERINE DUNLEVY leaves her library credit card to Kathleen Clayton. MARIE FABYANIC leaves her elevated shoes to Becky Quinn. RITA FALLON leaves her typing erasers to Mary Ann Palik. JOHN FATULA leaves his Latin test papers to Joe Repasi, to use for study of course. ELIZABETH GALLAGHER leaves her favorite book, No mistakes this time Our editor, Marie, beams as a perfect issue rolls from Diane to Pat. Barry makes a point Barry instructs while Paul listens and John, Mary Grace, and Tom laugh. SPANISH, to Mary Ann Kalabus. JOHN GOGGIN leaves his ability to argue with the faculty to Bernard Walter. STEPHEN HANCHAK leaves his hair-do's to Gerald Maloney. DIANE HARNICAR leaves her chemistry lab book to Andrea Evans. CHARLES HAZLICK leaves his strolling walk to those future seniors who will be walking through the halls of Saint Thomas. DAVID HEININGER leaves his old jokes and authentic laugh to Stanley Pieseski. PAUL HIPP leaves nothing but his empty seat in 302. JOHN HOHMAN leaves his beautiful eyes and color of hair to any upcoming senior who can keep his head. JEROME HOLLERAN leaves his lab book to Kenneth Wincko with hopes that his experiments will not fail. DENISE HORNAK leaves her position in the Muzart Club to a good musician. NORMA HORNYAK leaves her clock watching ability to Bernadette Welsh. STEPHANIE JUMBA leaves her--well, she, too, just wants to leave. GEORGE KMETZ leaves his chain smoking to a junior boy with a good pair of lungs. FRANK KRAWCZYK leaves his part in the Spanish plays to John Manion. CASEY KUSZAJ leaves his debonnaire looks to any junior boy who thinks he can take care of them. NANCY KUZY leaves her ability to D. J. the shorthand records to Pat Haitz. RITA LECTION leaves her office duties to Mary Pat Farren. MARGARET LIMBACHER leaves her seat in chemistry class to Kathleen Kura. MARY MAGURA leaves her seat in Doc's to Carol Kisak. DENNIS McGARTLAND leaves his debates and bets with Dave Heininger to Francis Lennon. ROSEMARY McGOUGH leaves her gift of gab to Linda DiLucenti. THOMAS MIGGIN leaves his dancing techniques and partners to Denny Shortridge. REGIS MILLER leaves the letter Make room for the experts Rich and Rege advise Kathy, Norma, and Rita on the Homemaker's Test. R in his name to Regis Wolf. 'THOMAS MISAGE leaves the definition of P. O. D. to Leo Lydon. BARRY MITCHELL leaves his well-rounded look to Charles Passafiume. CHARLENE MONROE leaves her quiet ways to Phyllis McCoy. MIKE MOSPAN leaves his beautiful poems to the junior girls. RAYMOND MOXLEY leaves his wardrobe to Michael Dojonovic. LOIS MUDRY leaves her alarm clock to Carolyn Clugston. JACK NEFF leaves his casts and broken bones to Bernard Tomasic. WILLIAM O'MALLEY leaves his height to Michael O'Halloran. JOHANNA OSTRAWSKI leaves her seat next to the adding machine in bookkeeping class to Carolee Bainbridge. JOSEPH PALASCAK leaves his worries about the yearbook to any junior girl or boy who is willing and able to take on the job. JAMES PUHALA Honest they did! Frank convinces Casey that Liz and Loi made the mission dolls. leaves his debating abilities to Richard Schultz. ANDREW RENSKO leaves his muscular body to Robert Schlegel. WILLIAM RUMCIK leaves his beat-up algebra book to Ronald Seckel. ADELE SARRA leaves her IOU's for chewing gum in English class to Patricia Hook. DAVID SECKEL leaves his knowledge of people to Russ Otto. ANNE SEEFELDT leaves her bookkeeping workbook to Kathleen Myers. RICHARD SHERER leaves his pleasant disposition in the halls of P-l-e-a-s-e no returns Rich hands out Harvest Hop tickets to Kenny, Jeanne, and Vlnny. Halogens go home Margie joins Jocko, Joe, and Andy in their search. Saint Thomas. ROBERT SPERHAC leaves his beat-nick habits and looks to Don McKinney. JEAN STALMAC leaves her wad of chewing gum stuck under her desk to Dorothy Mikita. EDWARD STIM leaves his leadership abilities to Robert Fantazier. GRACE STOBEY leaves her canceled tickets to Disneyland to Patricia Yasofsky. CAROL JEAN SULEY leaves her chacha boots to Eileen Clark. THOMAS SULLIVAN, better known as Kookie, leaves his It was there yesterday! Jerry assures Mary Grace while Dale and John doubtfully search for a lost Roman city. comb and hot rod to the junior boys who have nothing else to do but pay for the repairs of the hot rod. BETSEY SWISDAK leaves her loquacity to Catherine Diggins. CECELIA ST. GEORGE leaves her job of making bulletins to anyone who is willing to give up her time. PAUL TOPOLOSKY leaves his date book to any junior boy who can take it away from him. PATRICIA TURBA leaves her good times in the Business Honor Society to Judy Petrovic. RICHARD VALKO leaves his cute little savings to any junior with enough courage to repeat them. MARY GRACE WALTON leaves her P. O. D. outlines to Dorothy Donnelly. RAYMOND WHEELER leaves the keys for the juke box to Ronald Muha. TEDDY WILCZEK leaves his ability to get an honor pin to Joseph Anybody have a nickel? Tony says, You're dizzy. Jack as Sissy, Liz, and Fraction plan their refusal. McLaughlin. KENNETH YOUNGERMAN leaves his heavy gas foot to any junior foolish enough to accept it. GEORGE ZULA leaves his seat in chemistry to anyone who can find it. As seniors, we are able but not willing to leave Saint Thomas. We shall miss all the good and bad times, our teachers, advisors, and friendly classmates. We would like to thank you all for making our four years here enjoyable ones. And now, leaving school days behind, we move into a world of new faces and busy people. The Class of 1960 The Spirit of ’60 — How I Grew. I am the Spirit of the Class of '60. I cannot be perceived by any of the senses. Yet, my vivifying force and influence can be found in the activities of the seniors in all their four years of high school. On a September morning in 1956, I came into existence. On that day green freshmen with nervous grins tramped into St. Thomas to begin their four years of high school. Each one had a look of bewilderment on his face. Before long, however, that fateful day of initiation came. Somehow the boys, with their babydolls, and the girls, with 20 pigtails popping out of large paper plates, managed to survive the onslaught of the sophomores. They were soon introduced to the weekly religion class given by Father Shields. His words of wisdom were a great source of spiritual benefit for everyone. The Friday night dances became a new source for Rosemary Mc-Gough to release her bouncing energy and for everyone in the class to enjoy himself. Gradually, they became accustomed to the idea of being freshmen with all the hazards that accompany this title, such as algebra and Latin. As the school year passed, the friendship and co-operation of Casey Kuszaj and his classmates became greater, and because of this, I, too, began to grow in strength. When the next school year began, Sonny Kmetz and the Class of ’60 became the sophomores—the wise fools—of the school. By this time, I was a great deal larger and stronger than the year before. With constant plugging, everyone in Latin II soon learned why the Ides of March is so famous. ( That's what you think. ) When basketball season began, the class could be seen at Braddock Junior High rooting for Jack Neff and Jerry Holleran and the mighty, mighty Tomcats. Near Christmas time, everyone was given a chance to show his artistic talents. The shining mobiles (unidentified objects) constructed by the class could be seen hanging in every direction from the ceiling. By spring, Mike Mospan and Ray Connolly had become such experts in biology that they, together with the rest of us, were given a chance to learn the delicate art of dissecting fish—for the sake of science, of course. In May, secret information was discovered—the class had artistic talent in its midst I A sparkle could be seen in Carol Jean Suley's eyes when she learned that she had won first prize in the district and second prize in the county in the American Legion Essay Contest. A number of other sophomores received poetry prizes for producing Robert Frost masterpieces. At the end of the year, everyone was glad he was still in one piece, and all were eager to become upperclassmen, especially Elizabeth Davin. The Prom and all its preparations hilighted the junior year and afforded the class an opportunity to show its growing spirit of co-operation. The enthusiasm and drive put forth for the bake sale, skating party, and the dance which raised money 60's proud of its cheerleaders: Frank, Dave, Sonny, and Paul. The spirit behind the Tomcats The answer to all problems for the Prom were an indication that the Prom would be a success. On Prom night the atmosphere of excitement was heightened by the visiting of the date’s parents and the picture-taking at the homes which followed. At the Edgewood Country Club, all enjoyed a full night of dancing, chatter, and cokes. The class was not without its funnier moments. Remember Andrew Rensko and George Zula’s episode in the physics lab? During a particular experiment, they blew the same fuse four times in five minutes. The achievements of the class that year were numerous. Not only tackling new subjects as trig., physics, typing, and shorthand, but receiving awards was a trademark for their junior year. Denise Homak was a ranking winner in the History Essay Contest, and many girls who were studying shorthand and typing received certificates for their ability in these subjects. Barry, John, Betsy, Nancy, and Teddy make their daily visit All these achievements and activities added to my growth and maturity. I was ready to help the class of '60, now 74 in number, succeed in its senior year. Behind the effective leadership of the yearbook” staff, the class in its senior year did a marvelous job of producing a different type of yearbook. Even though some were reluctant to change, all the seniors go-operated by doing anything from designing to writing, from cutting paper to editing. The THOMASETTE came out each month under the able, and sometimes harried, guidance of its editor, Marie Brozda. Another first was added to '60’s list when it presented the first school assembly which honored the Dedication of the National Shrine. Bill O'Malley’s drama will never be forgotten. The senior year was a year of lectures and classes, all stressing the importance of immediate preparation of the student for future work and study. It also included time for prayer and serious thought and fun. Although it was meant to be work, the decoration of the hall for the Thanksgiving dance was enjoyed by all—our mascot. Huckleberry Hound, too. The membership and participation in sports and the honor societies helped produce the well-rounded student—(Barry Mitchell, for instance). I, the unifying force of the class, was being strengthened in every activity of the class. This short biography has shown my importance to them and their importance to me. Without them, I could not have existed, and without me, they would have lost their unity, for I am the Spirit of the Class of •60. I ll Never Forget. . . TOM CLARK—My first day in St. Let's get together, boys Thomas when everybody stared at me as though I had made my biggest mistake; PAT TURBA—The afternoon dances and the fun we had in the auditorium; ROSY BONACCI --All the people, both teachers and classmates, with whom I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with for four years; RITA LECTION—Waiting for Sheila and Norma in the morning and running to school after discovering that we had five minutes before the last bell; BOB SPERHAC—Chlorine and Sputnick ; EDDIE STIM—Senior English class; BETSEY SWISDAK—The wild chemistry lab periods, especially the one in which I saw Kenny Bigos' cap-and-gown picture; CASEY KUSZAJ—The day I played hookie— I got on a streetcar and saw the principal of the school on the same streetcar; KAY DUN-LEVY—A freshman class when we used to pass Bob Sperhac's books around the room; KENNY BIGOS—The first day I walked into 201; DIANE HARNICAR--Those years that the Fatima Club came up to my house after singing Christmas Carols; JOHN GOGGIN—The Hamilton-Burr Duel by Paul Borcik and the Gang and I in American History class; RICH VALKO—The first day in our freshman year. RAY CONNOLLY—The time we took Ray Moxley's coat and tried to sell it to St. Vincent de Paul's (no sale); BRUCE ARDINGER—Study period in 301; STEPHIE JUMBA—Our first pep rally in our senior year and the famous boy cheerleaders; KATHY CUSACK—The good times we had eating lunch in the booth at Kooks; TOM MISAGE—The incident in world history class when Eugene Merlo walked into a closed door on his way to the office; DAVE SECKEL—The day we put Sputnick through a hall wall; ANDY RENSKO—My Pennsylvania history project—Fort Necessity; GEORGE ZULA-- Going up to Chuck Hazlick's house every morning to wake him up so that I could walk to school with him; BILL 0'MALLEY--The first time Ray Moxley turned red in biology class, and Sister Thomas More nicknamed him Pinky ; SISSY DAVIN--Biology class, especially th� guppies; KENNY YOUNGERMAN—The first time Mike Mospan ever had his car without his dad; BARRY MITCHELL—The basketball game in my senior year when we played the J. V.’s; JOHN FATULA—Dissecting the fish in biology class; NANCY KUZY—The time a screw from a broken desk was passed from student to student ; ADELE SARRA — What George Zula wrote on the back of his senior picture to Sissy Davin; BILL RUMCIK—World history class because of the good times I had in it; RAY MOXLEY—The sophomore year. St. Thomas' basketball team was the only team to beat St. Casimir; JOE PALASCAK—The Valentine Dance when Bob Sperhac pulled all the balloons down, (the wrong way); RITA FALLON—The exchanging of senior pictures; ANNE SEEFELDT—The Sunday we went to Buhl Planetarium; JIM CAULEY—Our sophomore year when the Homestead boys were clowning around in the auditorium. Someone was thrown almost through the wall, and the plaster landed on the floor; TED WILCZEK—The sight of Barry Mitchell in his shorts playing basketball for the seniors; TOM SULLIVAN—The Spanish play at North Catholic; RAY WHEELER—The wonderful times I had looking for juke boxes and hi-fi sets for the Friday night dances; CIL SZENTGYORGYI—My struggle to pass algebra; SHEILA CONROY—Chemistry lab; STEVE HANCHAK—The time I made the halogens in chemistry class under the superb direction of Sister Ignatia Marie; JOANNA OSTRAWSK1—The first physics lab class; PAUL HIPP—When I stuck a pen in my 1 Steve, Jim, Sonny, and Denny prepare to swab the decks for the Harvest Hop. ear and had to go to the hospital to get it out; PAUL TOPOLOSKY—The crazy plays we used to make up in American history class; MARIE BROZDA—The day we made chlorine in lab. Everyone stood on the desks with handkerchiefs over his mouth; REGE MILLER—When Paul Hipp's pen got stuck in his ear; CHUCK HAZLICK— Walking to school with George Zula; LIZ GALLAGHER—Our sophomore Christmas play; ROSEMARY McGOUGH— The day Sissy and I killed Sister's turtle and crabs; MARIE FABYANIC--Our 11:45 lunch bell when the seniors were allowed to leave early; CAROL JEAN SULEY—The time Louie danced the polka; JIM PUHALA—The Spanish play the day after the prom when the boys wore their tuxedoes; JACK NEFF—The fun Eddie Stim and 1 had jumping in the grave in the cemetery; VINNY TASILLO—The time we passed Jim's hat around at the basketball game; DENNY McGARTLAND--The day of the Junior Prom; DENISE HORNAK--Freshman year when a certain boy used to eat carrots and drink coke in class; MARY GRACE WALTON--The Sweetheart Dance in our junior year when the balloons and confetti all fell in the same place; TOM M1GGIN—The difficult time I had in English class—mostly with Sister Mary Benet. (That's spelled right too); JERRY HOLLERAN—Our sophomore history class; LOIS MUDRY—Our snowball battles in the churchyard after the games; PAUL BORCIK—The picnic at South Park when I was chasing Gracie, fell, and had to have four stitches; GRACIE STOBEY—The time we went up to the cemetery to see the statue of Rosemary; GEORGE KMETZ—When Eddie Stim ripped his pants in the churchyard; FRANK KRAWCZYK—The first pep rally when the team was cheered on by the cheerleaders and student body; DAVE HEININGER—When Bob Sperhac jumped a mile high after sitting on a tack I placed on his seat in our unforgettable study period; EDDIE CORBETT—The day Kenny Youngerman and I dropped the waste paper basket down the steps and had to go to the office; NORMA HORNYAK—The feeling of cold oatmeal on my face, the smell of bad perfume, and all the other things that went with our initiation; MARGIE LIMBACHER—Our Yearbook Dance; JOHN HOHMAN—The time we made chlorine in chemistry lab; CHARLENE MONROE—The severe lecture Rita Lection and I received in our freshman year. We were supposed to stay after school and put ejaculations on the bulletin board, but we skipped out; RICH SHERER--When we made chlorine, some of us got sick, and the generators boiled all over the place; JEANNE STALMAC—The day I broke the expensive thermometer in physics; MIKE MOSPAN—Collecting the haystacks for the Thanksgiving Dance; TONY BAVERSO—The blushing incident in junior year when I asked Sister what her name was, and she said, Sister Mary Anthony ; MARY BETH MAGURA —The Friday night dances. Our very own stage warmers Louie, Eddie, Ray, and Topo heckle the dancers: Carol, Casey, Gracie, and Ray. Go — Tomcats — Go Coach Wargo instructs Jerry, Tom, Jack, and Ray. During the past four years, the class of 1960 has been blessed, if not with a large number, with a few well-rounded athletes. These boys, with their combined talents, have kept the name of St. Thomas, Braddock, in the sports scene. There isn't much to mention about our basketball players during the freshman year, except that the class contributed five potential players: Jack Neff, Casey Kuszaj, George Zula, Ray Moxley, and Jerry Holleran. About all they did was pick up splinters. There was one exception though - Jerry Holleran played on the first string J. V. We didn't do quite so well in baseball, producing only one reasonable facsimile of a player - namely, Casey Kuszaj. As the sophomore year rolled around, we waited eagerly to see our stars perform. We were disappointed due to the broken nose of George Zula and Jerry Holleran's sore feet. As a consolation, we had a winning season; we handed the onl defeat to the championship team St. Casimir. Entering the baseball season, injuries continued to plague us. Jack lost three front teeth as a catcher, Barry broke his thumb as a batter, and Dave developed foot trouble resulting from Eddie Stim’s paralyzing pegs from second to first base. He's our man! Jerry shows his Dapper Dan Award to Rose Ann, Rita Lou, and Rosemary. be successful, because all our stars are with us again. Near the end of the season, our most outstanding player, Jerry Holleran, was presented the annual Dapper Dan Award - an honor that proves what excellent players St. Thomas really has. We hope Jerry and these boys will continue their fine athletic endeavors in the future, and wish that they will be victorious in every game” they play. Our five stars dropped to four in the late autumn of our junior year. Casey and Ray starred on the J. V. while Jerry played first string Varsity with Jack as sixth man. During the early spring of our junior year we gained more recognition since our baseball team was composed mostly of junior stars. Unfortunately, with the wind against us, we won only one game. There was a bright spot, however; two of our stars, Jack and Jerry, played on the Championship Braddock Prep team. As we enter the last chapter in our athletic achievements, our basketball stars now number four - Ray Moxley, Jack Neff, and Jerry Holleran with Tom Miggin on J. V. The future is bright, however, since we now lead the league. Baseball also promises to Dave, Jerry, Paul, Jack. Denny, Bill, Paul, Eddie, Rich, and Chuck watch Coach Wargo as he demonstrates the techniques of bunting. Double, double, toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. For the ingredients we shall take Saint Thomas' Seniors, and see what we make. For the following accomplishments and praise worthy fame. The Class of 60 is to blame. With the potions of our brew, Fifteen yean we have now slew. We two weird sisten now do see Arising from the flames PAUL TOPOLOSKY. His position is one hard to acquire Assistant to Dracula, the Vampire. And from our pot does also flow The future of CHARLENE MONROE. Always ready when her duty calls In the hospital for baby dolls. Now who is this? Oh, it's him, The Student Council President, EDDIE STIM. A great leader, now holding his baton. Leading his girl ballet dancers on. Here comes MARIE BROZDA, our golden blonde. Of whose laughter everyone is really fond. Now she's residing in Kennywood Park, As laughing lady in The Laff in the Dark. What's this coming before our vision? A professional doctor making an incision. Oh yes, remember biology in 1957? Dissecting the fish, RAY CONNOLLY was m heaven. ROSEMARY McGOUGH we now see, The great arguer in P. O. D. Her Irish ways have carried her far As a prominent lawyer, behind the bar. Also envisioned in our foreseeing plan Is EDWARD of the CORBETT Clan. As an undertaker earning his pay, He takes care of people in his own quiet way. WILLIAM RUMCIK, better known as Bill. Spends most of his time at Thornhill. Don’t misunderstand, we're not implying That he's serving, he's only spying. Out of our charming pot in a whirl Comes a mass of muscle sought by every girl. Of course you know it's THOMAS CLARK, A Mr. America left in the dark. Arising now with diligent grace Comes RITA LOU FALLON with a smile on her face. Working for Walt Disney, you might know. She's Sleeping Beauty, the star of the show. With an explosion from our kettle, The scene now begins to settle. And out comes CASEY KUSZAJ fast as a roach, St. Thomas' new basketball coach. Ascending now comes a ghost Whom everyone knows as the utter most. The new owner of Kooks, who could it be? ELIZABETH GALLAGHER, he-he-he! Jumping out with a leaping bound. None other than MIKE MOSPAN is found. Playing his role from day to day. He's the modern Robin Hood happy and gay. Now there's DIANE HARNICAR Who, in the world, has traveled far. Her future certainly isn't bad: She's a cartoon artist for the magazine MAD. As the smoke comes out and begins to stack. We can visualize JOSEPH PALASCAK. This boy's occupation is very sane. For he's the engineer on the Coney Island Train. Now from our babbling can Comes the girl we know as ROSE ANN. Miss BONACCI was a very good baker; She now earns her living as a Pizza maker. Steaming out in a raging smoke Comes CHARLES HAZLICK, one big joke. Our own Red Skelton he stole the show; He works with Red, ho-ho-ho! Out of the mist, dark and heavy Comes someone--why it's KATHERINE DUNLEVY. Hei quiet sweetness has come in handy As chief chocolate dipper of Dimling's candy. As the mist begins to clear, The smiling face of GEORGE KMETZ comes near. Ever joyful he's still having a ball As a dance instructor at St. Vitus Dance Hall. Somebody goofed! Cil attacks Beth's dilemma with scissors, to Marie's and Anne's horror. Bursting forth comes an enormous bubble; What's this—why what's the trouble? Oh, it's only KATHLEEN CUSACK on her path Asa modeler of Bubbly-Bubble Bath. Jumping up comes a real hum-dinger; None other than DAVE HEININGER. With his position he's happy as a lark; He's the organ grinder at Central Park. Now we see TEDDY WILCZEK coming out with a flame, A boy who has really earned a name. You'll see his face all around town As the star of the circus, he is the clown. Let us into the cauldron peek; FRANK KRAWCZYK'S future is what we seek. He walks the streets quiet as a mouse; He is the keeper of a haunted house. Out in a vapor form of steam, JOHN GOGGIN now is seen. Executioner of those society can't amend. He puts their miserable lives to an end. From within also the cauldron flows A secret method which the future shows. It reveals JEAN STALMAC, blonde and fair Working in a morgue—styling hair. Up from our fire next comes BARRY; The Democratic presidential nomination he does now carry. The great debater from the olden days Won the nomination with his fighting ways. Following him right up the trail Comes JOHN FATULA in a gale. The prominent Republican candidate. He and BARRY MITCHELL still debate. Through the smoke and vapor gigantic. Up pops zippy MARIE FABYANIC. Her tiny size finally made her rate; She's a professional lady wrestler (lightweight) Leaping from our pot of fame Comes a leader, ANDREW RENSKO, by name. With his great stature he's bound to please As announcer at the circus of the fleas. Through the flames someone is diggin ; Here he is-the capricious THOMAS MIGGIN. Lover of girls, they still scare him Even though he's the sultan of a great harem. The next occupant does not linger, For he's the great BRUCE ARDINGER. His quiet manner he finally slew When he became a lion tamer at the zoo. Coming forth is a bundle of joy A quiet, vivacious SHEILA CONROY. With her voice she beats any rooster Calling bingo numbers at the Booster. Up from the flame comes a real go-getter, THOMAS SULLIVAN who of two courses chose the better. He first thought of becoming a veterinarian, But he's happier as a star gazer at Buhl Planetarium. The pot takes on a ruddy glow To release dashing RICHARD VALKO. To fulfill his career, he is definitely able. To become the male stand-in for Clark Gable. Covered with the fire's soot, all black, Jumps the self-assured DENISE HORNAK. For her assurance she is now paid. As she's now tight rope walker in the circus parade. Now arrives the class' biggest, None other than lovable KENNY BIGOS. No other will play a higher role, He’s the top man on the totem pole. Throwing off the flames with lots of zipp. Is our speedy car driver PAUL HIPP. He's getting his thrills out of liie everyday As a zooming racecar drivei at the Indianapolis Speedway. As we stir our cauldron around Out flies JOHN HOHMAN to the ground. His job is certainly obligatory; He's a window washer at Phipp’s Conservatory Bubbling forth over the top Comes TONY BAVERSO, an experienced cop. He was always with one in school; Now he helps make people obey the rule. From our endless brew of wile Comes REGIS MILLER in fine style. As a mattress tester in Ohringer’s window, He's really putting on a great show. While into the pot we peer, The figure of NORMA HORNY A K does appear. Her career was purely selective; She really did choose to be a lady detective. STEPHANIE JUMBA now comes out puffing; Her favorite pastime was handbag stuffing. Her vocation surely followed along these lines; Now she's an olive stuffer at H. J. Heinz. Following these comes a real duzy; The warm, choosy NANCY KUZY. Her job is one for which many yen Running the hot seat at the state pen. Also accounted for in our prophetic tally Is the towering WILLIAM O'MALLEY. His occupation is a real jiver Observing sea-life as a deep-sea diver. From our cauldron black and deep, RITA LECTION comes out with a leap. All her friends from St. Thomas stop To watch her pull taffy at United Candy Shoppe. Inside the kettle we hear a splash; Why it's JIM PUHALA coming out with a dash. His work couldn't be classed irrelevant; The zoo certainly does need a water boy for an elephant. The steaming vapor now discloses The figure of RAYMOND WHEELER in one of his funny poses. Always a leader now he's stuck As head assistant on a garbage truck. A leader with animals now comes nearer; Why it's none other than animal lover RICH SHERER. Old Spain was never like this Our rock n' roll Spanish dancers Kay, Kookie, Loi, and Kenny. Now the animals he never shakes For he's in a carnival as a charmer of snakes. Slowly arising in a smoky billow Is the boy with grand school spirit VINCENT TASILLO. He loved St. Thomas so much he’s still there Killing the pigeons that sat on his hair. Out of the pot comes a laughing sound And PAUL BORCIK with a bound. He's chief of sound effects for record dealers, And the sounds he makes are really killers. Coming out in a curl of smoke Is CAROL SULEY, choke, choke, choke. She's working hard on a new Frankenstein; As a brain surgeon she's doing fine. Coming out in a rocket plane, A DELE SARRA is her name. As an airline hostess, very soon She will be the first one to the moon. Up and down boils our pot And JAMES CAULEY is among the lot. A physics teacher he wanted to be, But now he's teaching chemistry. From our whirling brew does aDDear STEPHEN HANCHAK, who now makes beer. He drives a truck to deliver his goods Over the river and through the woods. Coming out like a ball of flame, ELIZABETH DAVIN is her name. She's now a star on the polo team; With her aim she’s right on the beam. A little smoke begins to form An outstanding position and personality warm. A tester for TETLEY TEA? None other, but RAY MOXLEY. Floating out so very neat Comes GRACE STOBEY so very sweet. She makes her homestead at the zoo Playing Yogi with Boo-Boo. With the stirring of our potion, JERRY HOLLERAN is now in motion. He is now a Pirate, but not of the sea, For in baseball he's making history. Now coming forth into the spotlight Is TOM MISAGE of standard height. He lives in Alcatraz and is owner of a stone palace, Surrounded by all forms of malice. Jumping out so we can see; Her big name button reads JOHANNA OSTRAWSKI. As head chemist for Bufferin, The cure of headaches she does win. Now we see within the pan This is a thinking man's problem DENNIS McGARTLAND, a distinguished man. He rules as Mayor of East McKeesport And keeps the town from going short. In a cloud so brilliantly white Comes PAT TURBA shining bright. The future she's picked proves she's not a fool; She is a well-known teacher of pool. ROBERT SPERHAC now boils into view; With an exciting career, and it pays well too. Remember he was always good at numbers in books? Well now he books numbers for crooks. Coming out with a flying swirl Is MARGE LIMBACHER, quite a girl. Her future is what we now see--Working with Tarzan as a chimpanzee. JACK NEFF is now shot With a blast from our pot. His monkey he makes a sender Of the peanuts from his vendor. Coming out now is something high KENNETH YOUNGERMAN, my, oh, my. His life is one very slick; He has joined a new group and is now a beatnik. Crawling out over the rim; Comes MARY MAGURA sort of dim. In Kennywood Park she’s lighthouse keeper; She's found living in a lighthouse is cheaper. Bounding out comes a modern Mr. Hyde and Doctor Jekyll, Our own erudite student DAVID SECKEL. A split personality he's divided; That's why his friends call him two-sided. Coming out in a swirling turn Comes MARY GRACE WALTON, who a title did earn. A nursery she did open you see, But not one for a baby, it's for a tree. Leaping out comes GEORGE ZULA Who in school was very cool-a. Spends each season day by day; Watching birds and hearing what they say. Out of the flames does blow The figure of ANNE SEEFELDT at a show. She is a producer on the stage Working with puppets for a wage. Fate seems now about through As CECELIA SZENTGYORGYI comes out of the brew. She's earning a living from day to day As a scrub woman in Smokey Joes’ Cafe. Now in the pot the reflection we see Is that of BETSEY SWISDAK and LOIS MUDRY. We two wierd sisters are still entertaining them all Ted explains the plot for the assembly's play to actors Mike, Denise, Steph, and John. Telling fortunes from our own crystal ball. Now, coming back through fifteen years, We can see the Class of ’60 in Graduation tears. Although they may be unable to fulfill these vocations dearest to their hearts, We're sure in life they’U all play tremendous parts. The Utter END Room for plenty more Dave, Steve, Bruce, Bob, and Jim wait for latecomers. We’ll Remember the Night QUEEN CAROL and HER COURT: Liz, Pat, Sheila and Grace. Ready to gol Ready to dancel Sheila, Grace, Carrol, Pat and Liz leave for the Prom. Carol and Paul arrive. The Ideal Thomasonians It is natural for man from childhood to choose for himself an ideal, a virtuous person to imitate and one from whom he can learn. The person may be someone outstanding in his field, but more often he is a well-rounded, ordinary individual. He is ordinary only in the sense that he isn't famous for performing some outstanding feat. We can probably remember that during our first years in grade school every boy wanted to be a fireman who would save someone's life, or a engineer who sped his sleek train down the tracks: every girl wanted to be a nurse who helped the suffering, or a Sister teaching in school. When we began to mature, we chose one of the upper classmen, or another older person, whom we thought it would profit us to imitate. Now we realize that our person to imitate is Christ, but there is still the human desire to choose an ideal from among our fellows. Therefore, we the class of 1960 have selected from amongst ourselves two outstanding individuals who possess what we consider the qualities of the Ideal Thomasonians. They both are virtuous persons who are co-operative, trustworthy, and able to get along with their classmates. They possess leadership abilities, but they are also willing and able to follow. It is on the basis of these qualities that we have chosen these two students. With great pride and honor, we present Carol Jean Suley and Richard Valko, the Ideal Thomasonians of 1960. and Those Were Happy Days With — Our coming's Will Tom, Cil, Dave, and Beth make it to the third floor? Our going's Turn me loose, shouts Ray as Bill, Bruce, DeDe, Dale, Marie, Lou, and Mary Grace make room. Our work Our play Jo snatches a glance as Charlene and Sheila compare shorthand notes. Keep calm, says Ray as Chuck aggravates George, Eddie, and Bill. PERSONAL PATRONS Rev. Francis Shields Rev. H. Michael Keman Rev. Joseph Meindl Dr. M. J. Abramson Balkan Hotel Bartlett's Beauty Salon Mr. and Mrs. John Barclay Mrs. Rose Baverso Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bigos Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bonacci Brown Dairy Co., Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Cauley Mr. George Cenna Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Chaney Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Connolly Mr. and Mrs. Peter Connolly Mr. John J. Dunlevy Mrs. Helen B. Fabyanic Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fatula A Friend Mr. and Mrs. James J. Goggin Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hanchak Mr. and Mrs. Francis Harnicar Mr. and Mrs. John Hornak Mr. and Mrs. John L. Homyak Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jumba Mr. and Mrs. R. C Knaresboro Mr. and Mrs. George Kuzy Mr. and Mrs. John McCambridge Mr. John C. McDonough Don and Monica Mazik Mr. and Mrs. John Misage Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. John Monroe Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Moxley Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Mudry Naccarato Brothers Produce Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Neff Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nehilla Mr. and Mrs. William F. O'Malley Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ostrawski Dorothy Paharik Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Palascak Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pavlan Mr. and Mrs. Mary Pavlik Mr. and Mrs. Leo A. Puhala Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reabe Mr. and Mrs. John J. Rumcik The Seefeldt's Mr. and Mrs. Francis T. Sherer Mr. and Mrs. George F. Sperhac Mi. and Mrs. Adam F. Stalmac Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stim Mr. and Mrs. Steve Suley Mr. and Mrs. J. Szentgyorgyi St. Brendan's Altar Rosary Society St. Colman's Holy Name Society S. S. Peter Paul Sodality Mrs. Theresa A. Limbacher Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tasillo Mr. and Mrs. Paul Topolosky Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Turba Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Valko Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Walton Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wasko Mr. Thomas Welsh Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Wilczek Elizabeth Wibranetz Mollie and Emma Zoretich BUSINESS PATRONS Avenue Motor Co. Dodge - Dart - Simca 205 Braddock Ave. Annex Cigar Store Bandik Food Market 1116 Bell Ave. North Braddock Braddock Typewriter Shop 623 Braddock Ave. Br. 1-5700 Bills Gulf Gravity Fill 1100 Ardmore Blvd. East Pittsburgh Christian Mothers St. Brendan's Duke's and Johnny's Gravity Fill Gulf 1100 Braddock Ave. Br. 1-9621 Fashion Spear 715 Braddock Ave. Br. 1-8828 Paul J. Hipp Mens Wear 608 N. Homewood Ave. Homewood Ivory-Scholze and Wagner Real Estate 420 Library St., Braddock El. 1-1000 J. and J. Gravity Fill Gulf Sixth and Baldridge, N. Brdk Br. 1-9866 Jones and Kapp Opticians 706 Braddock Ave Riverside Sales Co. 7529 Washington Ave. Swissvale El. 1-3324-5 Kook's Restaurant 1008 Braddock Ave. Br. 1-9587 Lesko Funeral Home North Braddock Br. 1-1361 Stella McCoy's Beauty Salon 713 Braddock Ave. El. 1-0424 Ohringer Home Furniture Co. 7th St. and Braddock Ave. El. 1-3000 Bert O'Malley New-Used Cars 424 Penn Ave. Pgh. 21 Pe. 1-0823 Confraternity of the Holy Rosary St. Thomas Parish Braddock Thomasonian Club St. Thomas School Braddock Tickys Mart 223 Sixth St., Braddock Br. 1-1854 Zorn Funeral Home 445 Fourth St., Braddock Br. 1-2147 Brozda's Pharmacy Corner Main and Howard East Pittsburgh Va. 3-7928 Firestone Tires Assoc. Great Valley Shopping Market Va. 3-9429 Alexander Super Mkts. Homestead - Braddock -Duquesne Martahaus Hardware 868 Braddock Ave. Br. 1-2967 Thanks to . . . Mr. Coloa and staff, particularly Mr. Emmanuel Deninno, our excellent photographer; . . . Mr. Eugene Burke, representative of Taylor Publishing Company for his kind advice and assistance; . . . Robert Fantazier '61 for the very fine art work; . . . Our patrons for the financial support. Index Dedication Class of 1960 Administration Senior Officers Senior Portraits Last Will History Memories Sports Prophecy Prom Queen Ideal Thomasonian Patrons Jnr m ft _ . � r gr C«jf I'F V � | '«4 4 vi 'x .• ’2 r . . Ol t V o •? k 1‘ S u . ■ L % ci ; VVf : jcWi.1 � «,r ifl • ■ ■ V , • v. f if' I i4J a y f v « V 1 f vvAvi: ' i . � .« ..T.rJti' c r V P v T v. ’ V. • 4kVi ifj J : V • yj .; j7� r a.fr1 p Jv V|' • V - , 55 • a € ■ % • ' m afcqR? iV rj ■ wWfj) I F ey a a . . a I ' M -C M • u - V « .1 f V 555 5w w K t vv _ n§l '•■ • c f: v vW • i r i A 'l a '« kr M . 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