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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1962 volume:

thomasonian 1962 Our Dear Old St. Thomas The Architect’s iew of the New St. Thomas Dedication During the four years we have attended St. Thomas High School, we have learned many things. Religion, English, math, chemistry, Latin, and many other subjects have been a part of our lives. But we have learned something else that was not in our hooks. We learned that it takes more than teachers and books to provide an education. It takes sacrifice, too, and we learned that there are many among us who make sacrifices for others. Among them are the parishioners of Saint Thomas Church. Through their generosity and support. Saint Thomas High School thrived for many years, educating their children as well as the children of parishes in the surrounding area. They gave us and all the students who preceded us the opportunity for a sound Catholic education. They helped us grow not only mentally but also spiritually during the years when spiritual guidance was most needed by us. Their interest in all our activities never ceased. Now, with the building of a new and modern school, they are called upon to make an even greater sacrifice. They were asked tc give “their” school to the diocese so that many others may enjoy its privileges. And again in the spirit of sacrifice they have done so. It is for this reason that we, the Class of 1962, in a spirit of gratitude dedicate this, our yearbook, to the parishioners of Saint Thomas Church. With Sincere Gratitude to From The 5 the Parishioners of St. Thomas 7 Administration REVEREND FRANCIS SHIELDS, Pastor Religion REVEREND CHARLES 0. PETERMAN, Assistant Religion SISTER MARY CARMEL, O.P., Principal Mathematics SISTER MARY BENET, O.P. SISTER M. AMY, O.P. Communication Arts Religion, English Religion Science SISTER MARY ANTHONY, O.P. SISTER M. GEMMA, O.P. Religion Latin, Science Business SISTER MARY VICTOR, O.P. Religion Mathematics SISTER ROSE DOLORES. O.P. Religion Latin SISTER M. LAURENTIA, O.P. Religion Social Studies SISTER M. FI DELIS. O.P. Religion, English Social Studies, Spanish SISTER MARY GRACE, O.P. Music We Are Prou John Conroy, Treasurer 304: Richard Baker, Treasurer 303; Janice Halloran. Secretary of Student Council; Joseph Mroziak. Vice-President 304: Michael Stretavski. President of Student Council. of Our Leaders ■■■ 10 NI COLETTE KUSHNER Saint Anne 18-F Longfellow Drive RICHARD BAKER Saint Thomas 1125 Jones Avenue North Braddock “Bake” or “L. B.” . . . kookie “Joe College” haircut . . . likes big Buicks, funny jokes, girls . . . “The ole gag” . . . outspoken . . . true friend . . . dislikes being called “Dickie” . . . dances with chairs to rest on . . . Treasurer of 303 . . . Future: College. “Nikki” . . . interested in everyone’s problems . . . efficient typist . . . mischievous lass . . . likes bowling “200” . . . “Will you listen to me” . . . always busy . . . dislikes being told to cut her hair . . . Future: X-ray Technician. RICHARD SCHOFF Saint Mary Magdalene 252 West Ninth Avenue Homestead “Whitey” . . . sociable . . . responsible . . . blonde hair . . . likes Latin and sports . . . “Let’s shoot hoops” . . . walks with a slow gait . . . Thomasette Business Manager and President of Missions Club ... dislikes poor sports . . . Future: College. ANTHONY SCARPINO Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 559 Seddon Street North Braddock ‘Tony” . . . tall, dark, and handsome . . . likes football and hospitals . . . well known for his variety of casts . . . “Sign my cast” . . . black hair . . . speedy . . . dislikes report cards . . . Future: Banker. DONALD HEIBER Saint Brendan 1 Braddock Avenue Braddock “Don” . . . persistent . . . scientifically inclined . . . likes Chemistry and girls . . . “Therefore” . . . always has something to say . . . dislikes crowded buses and strong cigars .. . Future: Bio-chemist. FRANCES SESTAK Saint Anne 147 West Park Way Homestead “Franny” alias “Flo” . . . vivacious . . . long fingernails . . . busy bee . . . likes school’s being in Homestead and salami . . . “All right then” . . . witty . . . Mission Club and Newspaper . . . dislikes stingy students . . . Future: X-ray Technician. EDWARD McNULTY Saint Brendan 632 Second Street Braddock “Ed” . . . mild-mannered student ... an ear to ear smile . . . likes all fields of science and wearing bow-ties . . . usually is caught saying, “Egad” ... dislikes dancing . . . Future: Duquesne. BRIDGET FALLON Saint Colman 214 Third Street Wilmerding “Bridg” . . . reserved and shy . . . speaks in soft tones . . . likes Corvairs and football games . . . starry-eyed . . . “Don’t you dare” . . . dislikes missing streetcars and surprise tests . . . Future: Interior Decorator. 12 PAULETTE TOTH Saint Helen 1407 Terrace Street North Braddock “Paul” . . . cheerful . . . carefree . . . “at home” at a typewriter . . . likes dancing and good times . . . chic dresser . . . “What a nut” . . . crazy laugh . . . dislikes singing and poetry . . . Future: Secretarial work. JOSEPH MROZIAK Saint Brendan 15 Corey Avenue Rankin “Joe” . . . good natured . . . handsome . . . “Ah, come on” . . . likes playing baseball . . . masculine . . . 304 Vice-President . . . dislikes riding the bus . . . great card player . . . Future: Teacher. TERRENCE TULLY Saint Joseph 232 Hawkins Avenue North Braddock “Terry” . . . cleancut, crew-cut . . . great personality ... a pal to all . . . likes John Conroy’s jokes . . . “Holy Cow” . . . always in a good mood . . . dislikes lots of homework . . . Future: College. CAROLE PRICENER Saint Mary (Rankin) 1313 Grandview Avenue North Braddock “Pricener” . . . fun-loving . . . unique clothes . . . likes Thunderbirds . . . “Where’s the food” . . . doodles in the air when she talks . . . Secretary of 304 . . . dislikes male drivers and wearing glasses . . . Future: Social Worker. 13 RICHARD GAVALIK Saint Michael 1316 Packer Street North Braddock “Rich” . . . mature . . . has blue eyes, sun bleached hair ... a key man on the court . . . likes all sports, especially basketball . . . usually says “That’s saying sump’m” . . . dislikes losing a game . . . Future: College. BARBARA FANTASKI Saint Maurice 1519 Brinton Road Pittsburgh 21 “Barb” . . . Grade “A” typist . . . easy going . . . fun to be with . . . likes to be on time . . . “Oh, well” . . . tactful . . . Member of Business Honor Society . . . dislikes skating . . Future: Secretary. ANDREA KUFTIC Saint Brendan 41 A Hawkins Village Rankin “Andy” . . . unpredictable . . . sweet smile . . . likes friendly arguments and driving her car . . . “You better believe it” . . . sharp dresser . . . member of Glee Club . . . dislikes cliques and starched blouses . . . Future: Secretary. Joseph McKinney Saint Mary Magdalene 2006 West Street Munhall “Joe” . . . joker . . . academically able . . . dapper dancer . . . likes cars . . . “How base” . . . good natured Irishman . . . dislikes getting up for school on Monday mornings .. . Future: Metallurgist. WILLIAM ROSSI Saint Brendan 124 Pattison Avenue Rankin “Enrico” . . . affable . . . masculine . . . sincere . . . displays a calm exterior . . . “Boy, do I bum” . . . Mission representative . .. . likes anything blue . . . dislikes mayonnaise and sweet pickles . . . Future: Accounting. ARLENE WISNIEWSKI Saint Joseph 523 Talbot Avenue Braddock “Leeny . . . ambassador of good will . . . irresistibly feminint-. . . naturally efficient . . . likes being with people ... “I think it’s ridiculous” . . . always busy . . . Secretary of 303 . . . dislikes chaos . . . Future: Business World. WALTER HOBART Saint Mary Magdalene 1005 West Street Homestead “W'ally” . . . jokester . . . blue eyes and dark hair . . . likes typing and basketball ... an able leader . . . “Hit the road” . . . good worker . . . dislikes losing . . . 303 President . . . interesting and winning personality . . . Future: College. LAURA MILLER Saint Joseph 433 Stokes Avenue North Braddock “Laura” ... a lovely blonde . . . faithful fan of Tomcats . . . abounds in enthusiasm . . . fun-loving . . . never in a hurry . . . likes convertibles .. . dislikes conceited people . . . Future: Nurse. CHARLES BEULEY Saint William 10 Maple Street East Pittsburgh “Chuck” . . . thinking man . . . persistent curl in his hair . . . willing to learn the latest steps . . . temperamental . . . likes Big Boys, silver dollars, and Buhl . . . “Pootst out” . . . dislikes stupid jokes . . . Future: Accounting. MARIAN MODRAK Saint Maurice 7 Newton Road Pittsburgh 21 “Curleylocks” . . . expressive and friendly, devastating big brown eyes . . . likes writing notes on English tests . . . “How clever” . . . co-editor of Thomasonian . . . has a smile for everyone . . . dislikes broken lab apparatus . . . Future: Nursing. JOHN FALLON Saint Colman 25-A Carothers Drive Turtle Creek “Nine Iron Freddy” . . . inquisitive . . . likes informal debates, golf and free days . . . friendly . . . “Get the heck out of here” . . . hard-worker . . . dislikes riding on streetcars . . . Future: Professional Golfer. JANICE HALLORAN Saint Maurice 115 Elmore Road Pittsburgh 21 “Janny” . . . energetic . . . baby face . . . likes getting bus no. 2 . . . “Close the windows, I’m cold” . . . bobbing curls . . . well liked . . . Student Council Secretary . . . dislikes eggs . . . Future: English Teacher. EUGENE KRITKO Saint Francis 423 East Ninth Avenue Munhall “Gene” . . . aggressive and versatile . . . likes good music and money . . . “Hi, Sam” . . . never without a witty answer for everyone . . . always seen with Nick Skrak and Tony Scarpino . . . dislikes wild music and beatnik personalities . . . Future: College. GERALDINE MARTIN Saint Anthony 1312 River Road Munhall “Gerry” . . . lively and artistic . . . saucy grin . . . “Hi, babe” . . . pleasant disposition . . . likes lunchtime and stuffed animals . . . Eileen’s constant companion . . . dislikes selling cigars at Sun . . . Future: College. RICHARD FITZGIBBON Saint Mary Magdalene 315 East 12th Avenue Homestead “Fritz” . . . genteel . . . courteous . . . likes basketball games and parties . . . “May I borrow your dictionary?” . . . number one basketball chauffeur with his big blue Pontiac . . . 304 s President . . . dislikes snobbish people . . . Future: Teacher. ANNE DOCHERTY Saint Brendan 304Yi June Street Braddock “Anne” . . . charming disposition . . . photogenic . . . peaches and cream complexion . . . seen but not heard . . . likes study halls . . . “What a nut” . . . whiz at shorthand . . . dislikes chop suey . . . Future: Teacher. PATRICIA KOSCHO Saint William 422 Howard Street East Pittsburgh “Pat” . . . mature . . . non-conformist . . . “Be serious” . . . has unique artistic ability . . . particular taste . . . likes white French poodles . . . dislikes doing the same thing twice . . • Future: Airline Hostess. ANITA GROARK Saint William 815 Main Street East Pittsburgh “Neets” . . . bubbly personality . . . striking strawberry blonde . . . likes long telephone conversations . . . “Good Grief . . . wears square toed shoes . . . roving photographer for Thomas-ette . . . dislikes being called “Red” .. . Future: Business World. MARY ANNE O’MALLEY Saint Joseph R220 Camp Avenue Braddock “Mary Anne” . . . whiz at mathematics . . . draws clever figures in solid geometry . . . dimples . . . likes getting enough sleep . . . “It’s ridiculous that’s all” . . . mistress of a keen mind . . . co-editor of Thomas-ette . . . dislikes losing an argument . . . Future: Duquesne. GARY KROPP Saint Brendan 611 Fifth Street Braddock “Gar” . . . quiet . . . peaceful outlook on life . . . likes typing, football and girls . . . easy going . . . “Clod” . . . green eyes . . . always ready to lend a hand . . . dislikes gaudy clothes . . . Future: Business Executive. MICHAEL STRETAVSKI Saint Thomas 410 Robinson Street Braddmk “Mike” . . . easy to get along with . . . casual manner . . . means what he says . . . likes basketball and a '60 Mercury . . . Chee” . . . determined . . . Student Council President . . . dislikes idleness . . . Future: Industrial Engineer. DIANE ZWAHLEN Saint Thomas 416 Oak Street Braddock “Dee Dee” . . . energetic . . . intelligent and pretty . . . likes stuffed animals. Operettas and Communication Arts . . . “Holy Mackerel . . . familiar with Virgil and Cicero . . . member of Latin Honor Society ... dislikes geniuses . .. Future: Elementary Teacher. DALE DEVINE Saint Agnes 1621 Mohrbach Street Pittsburgh 7 “Dale” . . . serious worker . . . likes bowling, and Jack Paar . . . smooth on the dance floor . . . “Oh, fudge” . . . Pony expert . . . baby blue eyes . . . Glee Club . . . dislikes slow songs, and Channel 4 Bandstand ... Future: College. JOHN CONROY Saint Brendan 122 North Holland Avenue Rankin “John . . . debonair . . . manly . . . likes food, lifting weights, and quiet friends . . . “Do you want a knuckle sandwich?” . . . physical fitness friend . . . Treasurer of 304 . . . dislikes losing a card game . . . Future: College. CAROLYN BAKIN Sacred Heart 519 Fourth Street Braddock “Carrie” . . . touch of shyness . . . always making puns . . . polite . . . likes people who are interested in other people . . . “Okay” . . . punctual . . . member of the Writers Honor Society . . . dislikes being ignored . . . Future: Teacher. ROSE MARY CASSIDY Saint Brendan 1009 Fourth Street North Braddock “Rosie” . . . laughing blue eyes . . . ambitious . . . likes credit cards . . . “Heavens to Betsy” . . . wears multi-colored bows . . . dislikes Mondays and poetry . . . Future: Nursing. GLENN CUMMINGS Saint Colman 337 George Street Turtle Creek “Clent” . . . muscular . . . well-dressed . . . likes golf and football . . . possesses definite opinions . . . very funny at times . . . “You can say that again” . . . dislikes manual labor . . . Future: College. KATHLEEN FARREN Saint William 2 Maple Street East Pittsburgh “Cissie” . . . brisk . . . jocular and carefree . . . radiant hair . . . likes jangly bracelets . . . “That cracks me up” . . . always carries shorthand notebook . . . Secretary of the Forensic League . . . dislikes “washing and ironing” day . . . Future: Airline Hostess. 20 EDWARD PATIJLA Saint Teresa 133 West Miller Avenue Munhall “Ed” . . . congenial, good student . . . conservative dresser . . . likes hunting and North Carolina . . . “Awww” ... a southerner at heart . . . 303 s Vice-President . . . dislikes wearing coats and ties . . . Future; Engineering. MAUREEN RIDGE Saint Anselm 1809 Sailor Place Swissvale “Reenie” . . . petite . . . peacemaker . . . arbitrator . . . unpredictable and meticulous . . . likes orange juice . . . “Oh, my . . . very ticklish . . . co-editor of the Thomas-ette . . . dislikes typing erasers and rushing . . . Future: Nursing. GERARD GOLOFSKI Saint Michael 440 Robinson Street Braddock MG r’ or “G. G. ... genial . . . neat and clean cut . . . likes “scooter pies . . . “How stupid of me” . . . perpetual talker . . . Westinghouse Science Honor Institute . . . dislikes tranquility . . . Future: Engineer. JAMES MURRAY Saint William 521 Howard Street East Pittsburgh “Murph” . . . helpful . . . precise . . . likes dancing, keeping score at games, and debating . . . “Do you want to bet” ... a false tooth . . . dislikes Sunday mornings and underclassmen . . . President of Forensic League . . . Future: Lawyer. ROBERTA GALLICK Saint Maurice 21 407 Lenox Avenue Pittsburgh 21 “Bobby” . . . easily befuddled . . . Pirate fan . . . expressive eyes . . . sincere and mannerly ... “I don’t think that” . . . likes musicals .. . dislikes fire escapes .. . Future: Secretary. DOLORES LEY Saint Brendan 310 Comrie Avenue Braddock “Dor” . . . amiable . . . gets along well with people . . . meticulous dresser . . . serene and subtle . . . likes clothes and listening to the radio . . . “Y’know” . . . dislikes unfriendly people . . . Future: Interior Decorator. KATHLEEN OPATKIEWICZ Saint William 1716 Ridge Avenue North Braddock “O'Pat” . . . sophisticated . . . hair always in place . . . likes pizza, buttered popcorn, and skating . . . “Hmmm mmmmm!” . . . wears anemic lipstick . . . active member of Writers Honor Society . . . dislikes insincere people . ’. . Future: English Teacher. STANLEY GROVE Saint Thomas 441 Robinson Street Braddock “Stan” . . . reliable . . . friendly . . . always makes you feel at ease . . . likes singing . . . “Go ahead” . . . considerate of others . . . dislikes swimming and being idle .. . Future: Electronics. VIRGINIA MAZZONI Saint Brendan 22 138 Camp Avenue Braddock “Ginny” . . . quiet and thoughtful ... jet black hair . . . sometime caught daydreaming . . . likes red hair and blue cars'. . . “Huh?” . . . dislikes riding bus to school . . . Future: Beautician. GEORGE KRALY Saint Michael 1007 Woodlawn Avenue Braddock “George” . . . cheerful personality . . . little guy with a big heart . . . vociferous . . . likes loud colors, studying and football . . . favorite saying, “Bah, bah” . . . dislikes being quiet and mild talking people . . . Future: Federal Agent. KARL GRSKOVICH Saint Brendan 239 Fleet Street Rankin “Grsk” . . . intelligent . . . likes dismissal, sports, and week ends . . . calm, cool, and collected . . . radical hairstyles . . . dislikes written homework and tests . . . “You don't say” . . . reserved . . . Future: College. 1627 Ridge Avenue North Braddock “Dot” . . . benevolent . . . amiable . . . neat and tidy . . . knows all about is ea id . . . likes pets and television . . . “For Pete's sake” . . . smiles with her eyes . . . Latin Honor Society . . . dislikes homework . . . Future: Nurse. DOROTHY YAGER Saint William 23 albert McDermott Saint Thomas 515 Ann Street North Braddock “Al” . . . jokester . . . hair usually cut short . . . wears spade shoes . . . easy going disposition . . . likes having fun and coming to school late . . . “You know’ . . . dislikes early buses . . . Future: Duquesne. CAROL VALKANAS Saint Joseph 9 D Mapleview Terrace Braddock “Ca-role” . . . witty conversationalist . . . mysterious dark eyes . . . likes portrait sketching . . . “What did you say?” ... air of intelligence . . . dislikes cinnamon toast sandwiches . . . History Honor Member . . . Future: Teacher. KATHLEEN HE1L Saint Joseph 112 Kings Road Pittsburgh 21 “Kathy” . . . animated . . . tiny and unpredictable . . . “1 11 cry and then you’ll be sorry” . . . races for last seat on bus . . . Business Honor Member . . . likes dancing at lunch time . . . dislikes being called “Mouse” . .. Future: Robert Morris. ANNETTE DiNARDO Saint Maurice 606 Lenox Avenue Pittsburgh 21 “Annette” . . . soft spoken . . . magnetic personality . . . known for her neatness and shyness . . . likes dancing and records . . . “Oh, Brother” . . . beautiful brown eyes . . . dislikes recitation in shorthand class . . . Future: Secretary. VINCENT BURKE Saint Thomas 24 924 O’Connel Boulevard North Braddock “Burke” . . . shy . . . droll sense of humor . . . likes Chemistry . . . original hair cut . . . always calm and quiet . . . “So what” . . . determined to be different . . . dislikes homework and eggs . . . Future: College. DIANNE LEY Saint Brendan 310 Comrie Avenue Braddock “Dianne” . . . always happy . . . rosy cheeks . . . likes typing for newspaper . . . unruffled . . . “Oh, Brother” . . . reliable . . . dislikes pizza . . . Future: Teacher. JOSEPH PLUHTA Sacred Heart 311 Comrie Avenue Braddock “Pete” . . . makes friends easily . . . unique voice . . . likes study periods and math . . . “Can you whip me” . . . quiet, but not always . . . dislikes talking in front of the class . . . Future: Mathematician. NICHOLAS SKRAK Saint Mary (Rankin) 1142 Wilkens Avenue North Braddock “Nick” . . . hardworking student . . . jolly . . . Gene Kritko’s straight man . . . likes Chemistry, sports, and summer ... “I told you so” . . . dislikes wild music and playing cards . . . Future: Bio-chemist. EILEEN JANOWSKI Saints Peter and Paul 1101 Kirkpatrick Street North Braddock “Janows” . . . Braddock’s best librarian . . . “Oh, boy ' . . . loquacious . . . dislikes old shoes . . . likes long drinks of water and Friday night dances . . . Future: Nursing. RITA MASLEY Saint Colman 514 Penn Avenue Turtle Creek “Rita” . . . ready smile . . . efficient librarian . . . “Really” . . always doing something . . . likes rooting for the Tomcats . . . around when needed . . . dislikes showoffs and grouchy streetcar conductors . . . Future: Beautician. For the “New” St. Thomas- We, the Seniors of St. Thomas High School, in order to leave a fitting remembrance, establish a reputation, insure respect, provide for the future well-being of our new institution, promote the standards of our school, and secure the blessings of scholastic superiority for our most worthy successors, do ordain and establish that the following items be placed in the cornerstone of the new St. Thomas High School of Braddock. BILL ROSSI—Two crutches. MARY ANN O’MALLEY—All the mistakes made in the Thomas-ette. RICHARD BAKER—My autobiography, My Three Love Affairs. FRANCES SESTAK—A disaster bag to aid the first disaster occurring in the new S.T.H. STANLEY GROVE—My El espahol uno Workbook. VIRGINIA MAZZONI—My uniform as a foundation garment. VINCENT BURKE—My golden locks. MARIAN MODRAK —The man-eating plant from the old room 302. CAROL PRICENER—My walking shoes. RITA MASLEY—A brick from the old S.T.H. CAROL VALKANAS—My well-worn, well-read dictionary. EDWARD PATULA— SO THIS IS WHERE SISTER PUT IT! THE GANG’S ALL HERE “Wait for me,” shouts A1 to Roberta, Ed, and Eileen as he scurries toward school. All the empty shot gun shells which I might find in the 1961-62 hunting season. CHARLES BEULEY—My three plastic “Silver Dollar” bags. WALTER HOBART—A part of the senior class that is dear to my heart; namely, “L. B.” DOROTHY YAGER—A Latin pony in a golden case. GF.RRIE MARTIN—The singed ends of my hair, that I so easily acquired in Chemistry. TERRY TULLY — Iy “Holy Cows.” KATHLEEN FARREN—One plank from the fire escape, which we never used during fire drills. JANICE HALLORAN—The worn out, wet dust rags which we made use of on the lunch tables at St. Mary’s. ANNE DOCHERTY—My two school uniforms. DONALD HEIBER—0.0001 mg. of Gibberellic Acid, also my best wishes for the new S.T.H. CAROLYN BAKIN—All the note cards of my first research paper. BARBARA FANTASKI—My red checks, which I received in American History Class. ROBERTA GALLICK —My school sweater. PAT KOSCHO—My bottle of “No. 33.” DOLORES LEY—The sound of my squeaky WELL, JOE, WE’RE WAITING Joe and Laura select a number as Wally, Kathy, Mike and Janice get ready to dance. voice every time I got up to give my history talks. JOHN FALLON—A sleeping bag. NICOLETTE KUSH-NER—I would like to engrave “Nikki” into the cornerstone so no one will ever call me Nicolette again. DIANNE LEY—Five bottles of correction fluid with broken lids for future typists of the Thomas-ette. EILEEN JAN-OWSKI—Old 60 w.p.m. speed tests. ANDREA KUFTIC —My “polka-dots.” KATHLEEN HEIL—A Senior Think and Do Book. The cornerstone will have knowledge, if nothing else. AL McDERMOTT—My detention slips. ARLENE WISNIEWSKI—My old, worn-out uniform, Whilcy and Ed count steps while Dolores and Rose Mary discuss P.O.D. questions. (patches and all). LAURA MILLER—All the castles I built in English class. ANNETTE DiNARDO—Three year old regulation blouses. RICHARD FITZGIBBON —One battered-up St. Anselm pennant to signify defeat for them. KATHLEEN OPATKIEWICZ—The old bannisters from St. Thomas because I think students of the future might enjoy sliding down them, just as I did. GET YOUR THOMAS-ETTE HERE Co-editors Maryann and Maureen distribute the Thomas-ette to Roberta and Carolyn. 29 OH, REALLY? Sister Mary Benet points out to Kathy, Arlene, Ed and Marian why she hates yearbooks. MAUREEN RIDGE—All the ruined newspaper stencils for anyone who can correct them. NICHOLAS SKRAK —All my old bus passes. DIANE ZWAHLEN—An armload of textbooks and an oversize purse with the challenge for the teenage girl of the future: Carry all these on one arm, if you can! BRIDGET FALLON—All my old street car passes. ROSE MARY CASSIDY—All the RIGHT THERE, BOYS Tony directs Don, George, and Karl in setting up chairs for an assembly. stale jelly-beans which I collected in Latin class in my sophomore year. TONY SCARPINO—A cast. ANITA GROARK—The rusty nail that stuck in my foot. EUGENE KRITKO—The four wheels from my car. RICHARD SCHOFF—The fuses which blew out in physics class. GEORGE KRALY—My “Little Green Box.” JOSEPH McKINNEY—One of our dear departed pigeons from old S.T.H. GERARD GOLOFSKI—The “orange projectile” which was cast through the windows of 201, when I stayed after school. KARL GRSKOVICH —A lost Think and Do Book. GLENN CUMMINGS— The Spanish book which I treasured during my junior new THF TmMn ; WF GFT INTO I Maryann, John and Arlene work on a poster, while Carol and Rich examine a finished product. year. MICHAEL STRETAVSKI—My reserved seat on the bench during the four years that I played basketball at S.T.H. RICHARD GAVALIK—My lucky number “13.” JOHN CONROY—A 50’ x 30’ self portrait, oil painted, mural. JOSEPH PLUHTA—A lock of my naturally wild hair. JOSEPH MROZIAK—A comb. JAMES MURRAY—My arctic overcoat with the fur collar. GARY KROPP—The memories of my school years at S.T.H. EDWARD McNULTY—SMB. May St. Thomas rise to new heights on these treasures! THE CLASS OF 1962 30 My Class-In Retrospect My name is Sixtee Too; I am the guardian angel of the Class of 1962. It has' been my duty to watch over this class since it started out as a freshman class in September of 1958. Let me take you through the years as I reminisce. I first took charge of them when they were initiated on September 26, 1958. This was a day to remember for all, but so was everyday. The freshman girls and boys were the talk of the school that year. I can remember seeing Carol Valkanas on the stage trying to lose weight with the hula-hoop. Around this time, too, Donald Heiber started his experiments with plant hormones. Under my wings, he received many awards. Among these were a Superior Rating at North Catholic and a Second Place at Junior Academy of Science. As the freshmen became acquainted with the various functions of the school, they eagerly anticipated the time when they, too, could perform in the many Spanish skits they had witnessed. Another annual affair was the election of a Valentine Queen by votes of pennies. Their class was well represented by Janice Halloran and Arlene Wisniewski. The Class of 1962 and I were united by many other events that took place in this wonderful year. Mighty sophomores, yes, that’s what they were all right; and no sooner did they gain that title than they proved themselves worthy of it. Very few of them will forget October 30, 1959—the day Dale Devine swung the mighty gavel, and the jury gave their merciless verdicts. That was Initiation Day, 1959! Rich Cavalik especially remembers the pleasure he received when he broke an egg on the head of a defenseless, frightened freshie. The fifties brought with them the popular swing towards the bandstand program. My wards weren’t going to stand by and let everyone swing without them. I can remember that cold rainy day when they all piled into Mr. Dawson’s faithful bus and headed for WTAE and Dick Blanchard’s Bandstand! In this year an addition was added to the court of the Valentine Queen— a King! Everyone hoped John Conroy would be elected NO SHORT-CUTS, PETE Andera and Bridget look on as Joe restrains Pete from taking a short-cut to the cafeteria. 31 just to see him faint! But the sophomores had their sad moments, too. Let me pause awhile to recall the day when Oscar left to go to a better place. Oscar was the turtle that fell (flipped?) behind the radiator in biology class. I was then ready to begin my third year of guardianship. This proved to be a very busy year for me. It seemed that every time I flapped my wings, they were going somewhere or doing something! They began the year with a bakesale for the benefit of the prom. I will always remember the day that Anita Groark and “her gang” pushed A P shopping carts down streets in the process of delivering their goodies. The hard work and enthusiasm behind this, and the other activities for the prom, made the big event of the junior year a grand success! As the year progressed, several awards were won by various students of the class. Certificates for above average achievements in spelling, typing, and shorthand were awarded; Chuck Beuley became seventy-five dollars richer for his science project, and earned the nickname of “Diamond Jim” Beuley. (Moral: hard work PAYS off!!!) Included in the school work for the year was the writing of autobiographies. This as- signment revealed many interesting facts about several of the juniors. It also earned Richard Baker the immortal initials, “L. B.” An assembly to explain the Church Unity Octave was presented this year. It proved to be both entertaining and instructive. I particularly enjoyed the scene concerning the conversion of Saint Paul. I think “L. B.” remembers, too! Calmly viewing their eagerness, I could tell that they were ready for their final year. But this last year was quite different from what they had expected. When they found out they were to spend their last year in a different school building, they all pitched in to help move everything to Homestead. I can still see Cissie Farren, Kathy Heil and Nikki Kush-ner scrubbing and polishing to get our temporary home ready for us. Finally all was ready and Saint Thomas High School invaded Saint Mary’s. The new locale really turned the tables on A1 McDermott. He couldn’t be late any more. He either made the bus or stayed home. Such is life! The Class of ’62 spent their senior year the same way they had spent the previous three in hard work and play. The year was marked by the successful completion of two publications. The Thomas-Elte THERE COES ED NOW! “Honest Abe” McKinney, and Stanley help Carolyn and Barb campaign. 0 0-0 0 I’M GETTING STACEFRICHT Tn i m § — 4— — Gene and Baker assembly scenery, while Ginny straightens Carol’s costume. under the co-editorship of Mary Ann O’Malley and Maureen Ridge went to press monthly. Kathleen O’Pat and Marian Modrak fostered the annual publication of the senior memory book, the Thomasonian. Research Paper I THOUGHT IT WAS A CHUBBY CHECKER ALBUM Sister Fidelis confers with Terry as Mike and Stan prepare the record player. is a phrase synonymous with seniors, and my seniors were no exception. They responded enthusiastically to the call and John Fallon and Glenn Cummings even reserved a table in Carnegie Library’s Technology Room. Nevertheless, they all had their papers in on time with no fatalities along the way. This was also the year of the famous “New York Invasion. Anita Groark and Carol Pricener visited the famous city, and the Empire State Building hasn't been the same since. My wards had a busy senior year of tests, projects, games, pep rallies, tests, dances, parties and more tests. But finally the big day arrived— graduation. This was a sad day for me as well as for them, for it was time for each to go his separate way, and my job was finished. I returned to heaven for a rest (heaven knows I needed it), but I still watch ovei each of them as he travels life’s road, and I hope t meet them all again when they travel the last road— the road to eternity. (I would like to add a “thank you note.’ Thanks all the priests and sisters who helped me guide the cl of ’62 through their four years at St. Thomas. S. I’LL NEVER 33 BRIDGET FALLON—American history talks; ANNE DOCHF.RTY—The wild bus rides to and from school; DOLORES LEY—The crazy times in Physics Lab; MAUREEN RIDGE—Dale Devine’s tight green skirt on “initiation day”; FRANCES SESTAK—The day I got the name “Flo”; WALLY HOBART—Our “beloved” pigeons at old S.T.H.; ED PATULA—The day I pitched a nohitter game; JOE McKINNEY—All the good times we had after the dances at Kook’s; NIKKI KUSHNER— The fun I had at the basketball games; RITA MASLEY —That overworked and famous saying, “Busy children are happy children”; DIANNE LEY—The hundred word spelling test; PAULETTE TOTH—The day I found a water bug in my P.A. History book—Gerrie Martin had killed it the day before; JANICE HALLORAN—The time I attempted to drive Jim Murray’s car; RICHARD FITZGIBBON—The day “Baker” got the name “L. B.”; PAT KOSCHO—The English panel discussions, especially the one on Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice; JAMES MURRAY—The St. Thomas-St. Anselm games; CHARLES BEULEY—The hot biology movies in 204— the projector usualy burned out; EUGENE KRITKO— The day the radiator burned up in 201, just before health class; KATHLEEN FARREN—The time I mistook the Margin .Release on the typewriter for a “Mr.” button; CAROL PRICENER—My birthday party in first year Spanish class. FORGET — BARBARA FANTASKI—The five minute time tests in typing class; ARLENE WISNIEWSKI—Going to the Valentine Dance with a swollen eye in my junior year; ANNETTE DiN'ARDO—The day the bookshelf arrived, and Kathy O’Pat was meditating under her mosquito net; ANDREA KUFTIC—My first day at St. Thomas when I walked into the men’s room by mistake; GLENN CUMMINGS—The freshman year when John Fallon slept in algebra class, and the sophomore year when he slept during Religion, geometry, and biology; RICHARD GAVALIK—Wally looking for his contact lenses at the St. Justin game at home; JOSEPH PLLHTA—P.S.S.C. physics class; CAROL VALKANAS—My study in the library during my junior year; VIRGINIA MAZZONI— The crazy times I had during my sophomore year; VINCENT BURKE—Our friends out on the corner of Ninth and Amity; JOHN CONROY—My sweeping days in the halls of old St. Thomas; BILL ROSSI—Richard Baker’s laugh; TONY SCARPINO—The day someone spilled perfume on the floor in Spanish I: AL McDERMOTT— The time I put money in the candy machine for a candy bar that wasn’t there. KATHLEEN O’PAT—The time I secretly took a halfday holiday after the school picnic only to have a sister ask me if I had a pleasant rest; ROBERTA GALLICK— The day I started the electroscope experiment in physics; MARION MODRAK—The time John Conroy bit the end of his pen and got a mouth full of ink; DIANNE ZWAHLEN—The time I accidentally spilled Anita Groark’s purse in the freshman year. It took 15 minutes to get everything back in: EILEEN JANOWSKI—The day I was sent home with measles; TERRY TULLY— The day I learned to talk quietly to myself in bookkeeping; STANLEY GROVE—The trip to Washington, D. C., sponsored by the Spanish Honor Society; DOROTHY YAGER—The day some of the girls decided to slide down the banisters of old S.T.H.: KATHLEEN HEIL—The “well-heated” classrooms; EDWARD Me- 34 NULTY—The lunch hour and the dance craze, the twist, and how tired I got watching it. DALE DEVINE—The ripple tank kits in P.S.S.C. physics, and the ripplers that never worked; MARY ANN O’MALLEY—“Grendel’s mamma”; KARL GRS-KOVICH—The thrilling gridiron battles staged at noon in back of the school; GEORGE KRALY—The day the school newspaper recognized the “Green Box Caper”; RICHARD SCIIOFF—The Saint Thomas-Saint Anselm game for the Section III Championship; GARY KROPP —The fun during and after the basketball games; CAROLYN BAKIN—All of my classmates at Saint Thomas and the wonderful memories connected with them. ANITA GROARK—The time I took Sister M. Carmel’s picture; NICHOLAS SKRAK—The movies in 301 and all of the swell history talks: MIKE STRETAVSKI —The day Don Heiber accidentally spilled some explosive powder on the floor—It made quite a commotion when the teacher walked on it. SO. WHAT DO WE DO WITH THIS? Vinnie and Nick warily help Nikki while Janice and Pat play with Cupid. DONALD HEIBER—Working in the chemistry lah at the old S.T.H.; RICHARD BAKER—My many fruitless hours hoping for a hit that never came. The score was 0-32!: JOHN FALLON—The card games during lunch time; JOSEPH MROZIAK—When I was freshman class president, I was happy to learn I only had to vote when there was a tie. The first time the class voted there was a tie!: ROSEMARY CASSIDY—All the crazy posters w'e made for our junior bake sale. GERALD GOLOFSKI—An excuse written by Thomas Weber w'ith a complimentary close, “My Mother”; GERRIE MARTIN—The call for the owner of a 1948 green Plymouth at the Junior Prom; LAURA MILLER —The R.C.B. project Ginny, Eileen and I had in our sophomore year. But most of all, we’ll never forget all the good times in Kook’s; the exciting basketball games; our Junior Prom; the first day of school; “Kookie”; an “Apple for the Teacher Award”; and our paperback bookstore. These and all the other things have made our four years at S.T.H. an unforgettable experience. IT’S OUR TURN, ED Sister Mary Victor explains to Frannie and Glenn, Ed’s chances on his next move. Here ye! Hear ye! attention pay Many adventures we are about to relay Of the distinguished class of ’62 Whom we are attributing honor to: First and foremost among this lot, Walter Hobart we have sought. A distinguished Senator now is he, And future President he hopes to be. Along with him there runs a man, A great politican of our land, John Fallon is his name— The Vice-Presidency is his aim. With no less honor unto his name Is Al McDermott known for his fame. As truant officer of the year, He’s become a person the children fear. To change the world is the call. That Paulette Toth relays to all. She wants to feminize the girls with lacy dresses and pretty curls. Michael Stretavski sails the seas In search of adventure, vast lands he sees. Courageous, daring, but sometimes coy— A fitting match for Adam Troy. Diane Zwalilen, the fast .talker. Has also become a fast walker. She would put a track star to shame, Peddling products with the “Flavon” name. Joseph Mroziak, experienced but young, Speaks in words of every tongue. Foreign phrases never confuse him; In fact, at times, they even amuse him. Stepping from the cover of Vogue Magazine Is Carol Pricener, the fashion world’s dream. She models many beautiful clothes, To decorate your head or flatter your toes. Charles Beuley in the position Of a dignified mortician, Promises a discount to those he knew From the graduating class of ’62. Robert Gallick mends and mends. Her constant darning never ends. A seamstress requires much perseverance, To make the best of another’s appearance. Down in Texas, taking up ranching, Richard Schoff is really advancing. He’s busy raising Latin ponies. For the sons of his old cronies. Now, who’s this knocking at our door? It’s Dorothy Yager, Ambassador. Good will she brings wherever she goes. A kinder person no one knows. A happy fellow with never a care. Following the footsteps of Fred Astaire, Is Dale Devine with rhythm blessed Which led him to be a great success. Kathy Opat, whom you recall For skating up and down the hall, Has profited from all this training As Queen of the Ice Capades she now is reigning. Edward McNulty is busy these days. It seems that he’s started a new kind of craze. The making of jazz bows is his specialty. Without this bright item, out of style will man be. While arching eyebrows and cutting nails, Franny Sestak hears a number of tales. As manicurist she gets to hear The latest gossip from far and near. Taking the example of Eliot Ness Is James Murray, one of the best. He captures all the crooks alone And even outsmarted Al Capone. It’s smooth sailing now for Carolyn Bakin. Fun and frolic she’s happily making TRASH! SMASH! CRASH! In the state prison resides a man— Karl Krskovich, its noted warden. With an iron hand he rules all those Who are considered the people’s foes. Anne Doclierty’s job is never dreary, Although it often makes her weary. She always lets the “Kidlets” pass, Who are enrolled in her first grade class. When studying biochemistry, Donald Heiber is filled with glee. He spends his time trying to find, The secret happenings of the mind. Cutting, washing, setting, and spraying Are things to be done without delaying. Virginia Mazzoni takes exceptional care To perform these actions on customers’ hair. Richard Baker, “L. B.” to you, Has had his dreams finally come true. To become an actor he’s always desired, As Lon Chaney’s understudy he now' is hired. Spares and strikes are part of the game, Which has led Nikki Kushner to present-day fame. With ease and assurance she bowls every time, To the peak of greatness she aims to climb. In this chosen profession he’s at the top. We know Gene Kritko would never flop. The stories you’ve heard are not fables. He leads in the manufacturing of pool hall tables. If your car needs a shine, Here’s a place, that’ll do it fine. BOOKSTORE IN MINIATURE Joe gives money for books to Andera, while Frannie and Annette examine the books for their educational worth. Aboard the “S.S. Lie-Detector,” Fulfilling the job of social director. Managing business efficiently Is none other than Joe McKinney. In the office his w'ork’s admired; It’s almost certain he won’t be fired. Barbara Fantaski, a dietician, Labors industriously in the kitchen. She fills hospital halls w'ith joy and cheer, When carts of her food to patients come near. Up in the forest of Washington State Nicholas Skrak does highly rate. A skilled lumberjack he has become, Almost as famous as Paul Bunyan. Carol Valkanas is never a bore When seen at her local clothing store. Gracious and friendly to all is she— That’s why they come back repeatedly. Editors haven’t time to dilly-dally. Say Maureen Ridge and Mary Anne O’Malley. Successfully operating a newspaper, they Have proved to all—that experience does pay. Terry Tully, noted for his expression, Has to make a true confession. He still can’t find that “Holy Cow”— Chances are it’ll take a while. Marion Modrak in the library sits. With Mister Webster she matches wits. Busily revising the dictionary, She can’t find a word to replace contrary. Gerard and Vinnie match strength as Gary waits patiently. THE MISSION CLUB AT WORK Kathleen Farren’s the one to see— Her ‘‘Need-a-Car-Wash” will service thee. Stanley Grove takes command. In a lion cage, stately he stands. Fearlessly he cracks his whip. We hope he never makes a slip. Tiptoeing down the corridor halls, Making sure no baby “waahs.” Rosemary Cassidy, spending her time As baby nurse, is doing fine. Bill Rossi has his “ups and downs,” As elevator boy he gets around. From the first floor to the last, The territory he covers is hardly vast. The illustrious actress Clare Monroe Is no one else than Pat Kosclio. Her expert talent has taken her far— She now is a well-known movie star. In the woods both night and day Roams Ed Patula, seeking prey. Hunting wild game is all that matters If none are caught—ambition shatters. Waiting on customers, serving them cokes, Listening to some of their “corny jokes” Is enough to drive a person berserk. Says Anita Groark, our drugstore clerk. Richard Gavalik never wearies Of winning games in the World Series. When he’s at bat, he resembles Ruth, He hits that ball way over the roof. In the hospital day and night, Walks a stately woman in white. She offers kindness and patient care. When Laura Miller’s needed, she’s always there. Tony Scarpino can’t be surpassed In the art of making a cast— WHERE ARE THE BOTTLE CAPS? Chuck and Bill collect pop bottles jvnue t-issic, Anne, and .Nikki clean the lunchroom tables. 37 Bill and Cerry help Sister Gemma till diastcr bags as White)’ counts the loot. Due to the fact of past experience, For this task he has a sixth sense. Looking in every cranny and nook, Goes Rita Masley to find a book. As librarian she’s very obliging. Some of her duties are really surprising. His power and form are really astounding. In masculine strength, John Conroy’s abounding. He lifts heavy weights with hardly a strain. From displaying this talent, he cannot refrain. As champion typesetter, Dianne Ley Works continuously day after day. Ink and letters are familiar to her, But her patience is tried when sometimes they blurr. With feather dusters, mops, and rags Behind her work she never lags. Annette DiNardo is highly paid In the delightful job of a maid. In and out of sand traps he goes, Glenn Cummings is always on his toes. In the golf tourney he takes the lead. Instead of the usual Sammy Snead. Eileen Janoivski is crying the blues Because she can’t find a new style for shoes. Such a dilemma causes anxiety To her shoe factory, which craves a variety. On the canvas stands “The Blusher,” A mighty man who beat “The Crusher.” On Channel 13 he reigns as king, Joe Pluhta—master of the ring. 38 Kathleen Heil cures all ills, Including pneumonia and the chills. Her blood bank reserve services all. To those in need, she answers the call. Riding the waves upon the ocean, He puts his vocal cords in motion. As assistant to Captain Scuttlebutt George Kraly is fog horn for the “S.S. Port Nutt.” Andrea Kuftic has always thought There’s no such nuisance as a spot. As long as her remover’s in use, she insists Another polka-dot will never exist. On the bench sits Gary Kropp, As Supreme Court judge he’s on the top. He tries all cases without delay And anxiously awaits the end of day. Fingers flying, typing deftly Arlene Wisniewski writes adeptly. Her novels are a real surprise She even won the Nobel Prize. Gerard Golojski, the class comedian, Is now appearing on the T.V. median. He never fails to be facetious. All who hear him go to pieces. Throughout the year, from beginning to the end There’s always a party for one to attend. Janice Halloran, our socialite, Acts as hostess with delight. Richard Fitzgibbon wears a smile In all of his travels, mile upon mile. On many an interesting errand he’s sent As chauffeur to—the President. A court stenographer requires much speed. To this Dolores Ley takes heed. She aids the judge in all his work. GOOD MORNING, ST. THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL Kathy, Paulette and Barb bustle around the office as Sister Mary Carmel tranquilly answers the telephone. Never a duty does she shirk. In secret corners he does lurk, A private eye named Vincent Burke. All criminals look to him with dread. He gets his man—alive or dead. Ring! Ring! goes the bell. Bridget Fallon has done well In the field of telephone communication, She ranks as top operator in the nation. Concocting drugs and anahists Is Gerrie Martin, the pharmacist. All the medicine that she makes Is enough to fill all five Great Lakes. You’ve heard our story, we’ve told our tale As you can see, we have naught to bewail. Many accomplished what they wanted to do— This illustrious class of ’62. DAMSEL IN DISTRESS Sister Mary Anthony explains setup to Cissie as Gerard borrows Ann’s eraser. SOMEONE GET THE VASELINE Sister Amy, Rose Mary and Rich observe Don and Diane as they perform a titration experiment. RICH it WALLY i MIKE 40 The Tomcats-How They Grew . . . LITTLE FRESHIES “Basketball tryouts tonight, Braddock Junior High.” This was the call that went winging through the halls just a few short years ago. That year there were a great many boys trying out for the junior varsity squad. Nearly twenty-five went out for the Little Tomcats. However, by the time the season rolled around, Rich Gava-lik. Mike Stretavski, Whitey Schoff, and John Conroy were the only players warming the bench. Traveling back and forth from practices, injuries, and studies cut the team down in those early weeks. This was the start of the winning season for both the Big and Little Tomcats. Thrown in with all this basketball was one football game. Unfortunately, a determined sophomore eleven downed us, hut we vowed to gain revenge the following years. Soon after basketball season closed, the grass turned green, the flowers began to spring up, and our boys began throwing the baseball around. John Conroy and Rich Gavalik were the only freshmen on the team. Rich was a good hitter, even in those days, and John played defense, even in those days. THE TOUGH SOPHOMORES This year the number of those trying out for the basketball team went down, but the number of players who made the team rose to seven. They were Chuck Beuley, Rich Gavalik, John Conroy, Terry Tully, Mike Stretavski, Whitey Schoff, and Jim Murray. We had a terrific season that year winning the Section III junior varsity crown. Rich played both j.v. and varsity ball and saw plenty of action in both. Whitey was the real star of the j.v.’s although everybody wondered why he spent the majority of the game lying on the floor. Chuck was the brains of the outfit! We came from behind and tied the juniors in football that year by a 6-6 score. Our great anxiety for a win was finally realized a few weeks later when we beat the freshmen, 42-0. TWIST, BOYS, TWIST! Wally and Jim seem to be twisting while “Pete” is ponying. 41 THROW IT HERE! Baker waits anxiously for the ball. This year we added something different to the sport scene. Bowling was the craze, at least for a while. Bill Rossi and Nikki Kushner took all the trophies, and since Bill organized it, it looked a little crooked. Baseball season came around again arid there to join the team were Rich, John, and Terry. The team, as a whole, had a fabulous year. They played even ball through a pretty tough schedule. Terry popped one up between second and shortstop for a very productive year. He and John also combined, in one game, for seven errors. They said that they didn’t even plan it that way. Rich had a good year pulling his batting average up to .400 and playing center field. THE MIGHTY JUNIORS In our third year at S.T.H., we had another fine basketball team. Rich was playing first string, and Wally Hobart saw a lot of action too. Whitey and Mike were playing their first year on the varsity. This team won the Section III basketball title for the second time in as many years. This football season was the biggest and best of our three years in Saint Thomas. We beat the seniors, or should I say embarrassed them, by a score of 24-6. We were determined to maul the sophonjores, but they cringed in terror and refused to play. Also, thrown in with this was a stunning victory over Saint Anslem, our friendly rivals from Swissvale. Baseball season finally rolled around and the Tomcats again took the field with a bigger and better lineup. Bill Rossi, Rich Baker, Dale Devine, Eddie Patula, and Rich Gavalik composed the team. That year, Eddie pitched a no-hitter while Dale and Rich were the power hitters of the team. Rossi and Baker were defensive players. OUR LAST MOMENT OF GLORY This year in basketball was a rather unique one for the team. None of the starting five had ever played together before. Pete Pluhta, Whitey, Rich, and Wally, and Mike were all members of the squad. Wally and Rich were chosen co-captains by Coach Wargo. Whitey, Pete, and Mike were occasional starters, but for the most part. Coach Wargo used underclassmen to concentrate on the future. After some early troubles, the team began to click. Victories, although they were hard earned, finally came our way. Spirit reigns high whether our Tomcats are winning or losing. With a little bit of luck, we should finish with a better than even slate over the league schedule and a possible shot at the postseason tournament. Winning or losing, the class of ’62 maintained the fair play and fighting spirit for which Saint Thomas has long been renowned. READY, SET, GO! Wally tips to Rich as Tom heads for basket. 42 NEED SOME HELP? PRETTY, ISNT IT? Wally comes out to help Rich. Our baseball team, represented by Rich, Dale, Bill, Rich, Whitey, Terry, and EM, checks its equipment. GAME OR GIRL? Terry, Bill, Rich, Ray, and Fritzi “working” at a game. GET THAT BALL! Referee explains rules as Rich and Wally lend an ear. Rich yells at Wally as Tom waits. SAME OLD RULES Our Ideal Thomasonians Arlene Wisniewski and Walter Hobart Are Happy Children WHAT’S WRONG, JOE? AND THEN THE BILL GOES . . . Joe, Eileen, Tony, and Carol enjoy the pause that refreshes. Sister Laurentia points to an important step as Nikki checks with the book, and Diane and Rick study Gerrie’s chart. HOLY COW!!! Dale, Dorothy, Diane, and Terry seem to find a bit of humor while putting up the Jesse Tree. HOW CLUMSY OF ME. TEE HEE! Pete and Gene practice the art of chivalry as they courageously come to the rescue of Pat and Paulette. Busy Children WHAT’S THE NEWS? SQUEEZING BLOOD OUT OF A TURNIP Gary, John, Rita and Dolores eagerly wait as Sister Rose Dolores tunes in the noon news. Kathy and Marian collect as Dickie mocks Wally’s annual contribution. HERE I COME! Eileen opens the door for Jim and Glenn who are on their way to empty the lab bottles. DANGER-MACHINE IN OPERATION Ginny and Laura instruct A1 and Karl in the art of operating their favorite machine. 46 Were Sorry-This is the End! OUR HAPPY CANDIDATES HEART OF MY HEART Terry points out an issue of his party’s platform, while Chuck, Carol, and Anita smile at the voters. Our trio of Dale, Chuck and A1 blend their voices as Sister Grace plays the accompaniment. SAY, ISNT THAT A SLINKY? John and Rick experiment with the slinky; Gerrie and Maureen take down correct calculations. THE CAMERA WHERE DO I SURPRISES HIDE THIS ONE? FATHER Personal Patrons Rev. Francis Shields Rev. Charles 0. Peterman Rev. Cornelius E. Gildes Rev. Edward C. Maliszewski Rev. Joseph A. Stankiewicz Annex Cigar Store Alexander’s Super Market Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Bakin Bernie’s Grill Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Beuley Mrs. Sylvia Bircsak Blumenfield’s Market Braddoek Motor Supply Brucker Family Byron Clow Florist Mr. and Mrs. Regis H. Cassidy Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chaney Coney Island Hot Dog Shop Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Connelly Mr. and Mrs. Peter Connelly Mr. and Mrs. James Conroy Mr. and Mrs. Augustine T. Corcoran Bernard Costello Dr. B. Dantow, O.D. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Devine Mrs. Agnes DiNardo Dixon’s Refrigeration Air-Conditioning Mr. and Mrs. A. Docherty Ed’s Smoke Shop Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fallon Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Fantaski Mr. and Mrs. Paul Farren A Friend Guentert’s Bakeries Mr. and Mrs. John Golofski Mr. and Mrs. Charles Groark Mr. and Mrs. Harry Grobstein Mr. and Mrs. Karl Grskovich Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Halloran Mr. and Mrs. Donald Heiber Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Heil Mrs. Nellie Hobart Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hobart Hodgson’s Flowers Hotel Puhala House of Cards Jaison’s Kalabus Furniture Company Mrs. Anna Kobus Kook’s Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kraly S. M. Krause Mrs. Mary Kritko Mrs. Herman J. Ley Mr. and Mrs. Adolph H. Lohner Lorenzo Bros. Mr. Andrew Mackiewicz Miss Catherine Magda Marshall’s Paint and Supply Co. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Masley Matt’s Market Mr. and Mrs. A. Mazzoni Mele Bros. Florists Mr. and Mrs. William Metzgar Mike’s Barber Shop Miller’s Drug Store Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Miller Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Modrak Monarch Wallpaper and Paint Co. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mroziak Mr. Ambrose McDermott Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDermott Mr. and Mrs. L. E. McNulty Nugent Insurance Charles J. O'Brien Pat O’Connor Ohringer Furniture Co. Mr. and Mrs. William O’Malley Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Pavlan Pearly’s Linen Shop Mr. and Mrs. John Penzelik Physicians Pharmacy Mr. and Mrs. A. Philipanec Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Pluhta Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Pricener Mr. and Mrs. James P. Ridge Mr. and Mrs. William Rogel Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rossi Mr. and Mrs. G. Rutkowski Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Saupp Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Scarpino Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Sehave Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sestak, Jr. Mrs. Cecilia Steiner Mr. and Mrs. Bernard A. Walters Miss Elizabeth T. Wibrantz Mr. and Mrs. William Wibrantz Mr. and Mrs. John Wisniewski Wong’s Laundry Mr. and Mrs. George Zuro Business Patrons Bandik Food Market 1116 Bell Avenue North Braddoek 47 Brozda Pharmacy 500 Howard Street East Pittsburgh Duke’s and Johnny’s Gravity Fill Gulf Service 1100 Braddoek Avenue BR 1-9621 Fashion Spear 715 Braddoek Avenue Braddoek Harry’s Clothes Shop 210 East Eighth Avenue Homestead Jones and Knapp Opticians Braddoek. Homestead, and Monroeville Jordan’s Barber Shop 317 Eighth Street Braddoek Lesko Funeral Home North Braddoek BR 1-1361 Compliments of Lukas Bar and Grin Ray and Emil Lukas Peggy’s Confectionary 1311 Grandview Avenue North Rraddock Smitty’s Gravity Fill Service Corner Braddoek Avenue and Second Street Thomasonian Club St. Thomas High Braddoek. Pennsylvania United Polish Societies of Casimer Pulaski Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5008 Wilkinsburg Savings 639 Braddoek Avenue Braddoek, EL 1-3212 Compliments of a Friend OUR THANKS TO: . . . Mr. Emmanuel Deninno, our patient and capable photographer from Colao Studios; ... Mr. Eugene Burke, from Taylor Publishing Company, for his advice and assistance; . . . Our patrons, for their generous financial help. 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