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

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1963 volume:

Tfifc 0 iuM6 4 1963 4 The Retio wtfk the hope that each senior wM (jUuL in it a ienunde i that the .j ham been educated ta bejcmm 0 M-Otwifij Christian UJtfV wMqO'fjOrih and bui g fj(ydh fjUX t A LETTER FRO U Students, Most Dear to Me in Christ Since you have asked me how one should set about to acquire the treasure of knowledge, this is my advice to you concerning it: namely, that you should choose to enter, not straightway into the ocean, but by way of the little streams; for difficult things ought to be reached by way of easy ones. The following, therefore, is my advice to you concerning your way of living: I urge you to hesitate before speaking, and to hesitate before visiting the common room; Hold fast to the cleanness of your conscience; Do not cease from devoting time to prayer; Love your room by making constant use of it, if you want to be admitted to the wine-cellar of true knowledge. Show yourself to be lovable to everybody, or at least try to do so; but be very familiar with nobody, for too much familiarity breeds contempt and introduces factors which retard study; Also, do not in any way get yourself involved in the doings and sayings of outsiders; Avoid aimless running about above all things; Do not fail to follow in the footsteps of the saints and of sound men. Do not have regard to by whom a thing is said, but certainly what is said you should commit to your memory; What you read, set about to understand, verifying what is doubtful; Strive to put whatsoever you can into the cupboard of your mind, as though you were wanting to fill a vessel to the brim; Seek not the things that are too high for thee. Follow in the footsteps of that blessed Dominic, whom, while he yet had life for his fellow-traveller, BROUGHT FORTH AND NOURISHED FOLIAGE, BLOSSOM, FRUIT - FRUIT BOTH SERVICEABLE AND ASTONISHING - IN THE VINEYARD OF THE LORD OF HOSTS. If you shall have followed these steps, you will be able to attain to whatsoever you have a mind. Fare you well. 2 BROTHER THOMAS cn 1U0MAQ AOUfNAS 3 . . . A corner of (kbiOAij ST. THOMAS CXSlRJCT HIGH SCHOOL . . . Q � do fpcJtto rk mup St. 7tio was ... at Cast BRADD0O6, PENNSVLVWIA . . . wW a kWs Ids PumJy DEDICATION TO RATHER SHIELDS REVEREND FRANCIS SHIELDS DEDICATION: In the month of June, 1962, Saint Thomas was transformed from a parish high school into a district educational institution. This change meant that the school was no longer affiliated with St. Thomas Parish and its most revered pastor, Father Shields. Yet Father Shields' association with the class of ’63 lasted for a much appreciated three years. During that time Father represented one of the most important influences of our lives. Father Shields guided, assisted, praised, and corrected us with untiring devotion and loyalty. He helped to mold and shape our characters into those of true Christians. In addition, even though burdened with numerous pastoral duties, Father found time to confer with us every week about our problems and difficulties. Finally, but most important, he implanted in our hearts a deep knowledge, appreciation, and love of the Creator which we hope will ultimately lead us into eternity. It is for these reasons that we, the graduating class of 1963, with deep appreciation dedicate our yearbook to Father Francis Shields. 6 WSADMASTER OP CT THOMAS REVEREND LEO HENRV ADDRESS TO STUDENTS: Religious Educators are a special breed. They are charged, in addition to the teaching of the three R's, with the obligation of imparting religious doctrines and instilling Christian convictions - personal commitments to follow Jesus Christ - in an age when all else is aimed toward material goods. It is a terrifying responsibility, but one that we relish and whole-heartedly embrace. It has been a wonderful experience to serve the Class of 1963. Though our relationship was a relatively brief one, I feel a special friendship toward the senior class of my first year at Saint Thomas District High School. My prayer for the graduates will be that you are a different person because of your years at Saint Thomas. That your faith has matured, your charity bears fruit, and the wisdom imparted through prayer, study and action here will serve God's glory from now until eternity. Then the sacrifice of ours, your parents, and the many good people who made our school possible will be fully compensated. 7 Sr. Vivian tries to help students forget the rain. WCUtrv Sr. Marie Karen chats with parents on the famous first day of school when orientation day at North Park became a necessity . . .since St. Thomas was not yet ready for occupation. It rained! FACULTY: SR. MARIE KAREN Biology SR. M. VIVIAN Latin Religion SR. MARY VICTOR Mathematics Sister Mary Victor says she’s looking at My dawling seniors - coming in out of the rain of course! fACUUY SISTER MARY CARMEL Vice-Principal, on orientation day” appoints students to buses for field trip” day, the second' day of school. Coffee break for the faculty: Miss Kathleen Heil, Secretary; Mr. George Mazur, Chemistry; Miss Elizabeth McHugh, English; Mr. Clarence Wargo, Coach; Mr. Bernard Hyme, History; Mrs. Ernest Artim, Study Advisor. 9 FACULTY Sr. Fidelis directs seniors Phil Kollar, James Schleger and Carol Ann Miller to place Spanish Ejaculation for feast of the Immaculate Conception. Sr. Mary Grace must be playing jazz from the expressions on the faces of Michele Havrilla, Ted Schliefer, and Tom McLaughlin Sr. Mary Nicholas sorts stamps with Mission Club members, Larry Smith, Pat Strathearn, 10 and Phyllis Thompson Sr. Mary Anthony keeps the juniors busy -this time playing cards on orientation day. Sr. Angela Marie consults yearbook editors and add-manager, Richard McNulty, Janet Videc and Brian Cummings THE TORCH OF HONOR Awarded for Cooperation, Integrity and Refinement by faculty nomination and student vote to ELIZABETH JEAN KELLY and WILLIAM PATULA SENIORS 3tOR€£ BOWER 1004 Kirkpatrick North Braddock Saint Joseph George . . . Oh brother! . . . black hair . . . dark eyes . . . where there's fun there's George . . . lives a timeless existence . . .sharp. . . disarming smile . . . ice-skating enthusiast . . . likeable, quick to make friends . . . would, like to carry the only American eight-hour work-week . . . Cicero hater . . . storehouse of energy . . . Now what? . . .says a lot when he finally gets around to it . . . career: Anesthetist or pharmacist. 12 Don't tell us you never fall. They’re still trying to fill the hole you made. SENIORS WflEDCdSSICY 127 Union Street Munhall Saint Theresa Shorty . . .they grow them big where he comes from . . ivy league, to say the least . . .our very own Alfalfa . . . Use your smarts” . . .business-minded . . .Oh, oh. oh those blue eyes . . . Don't Hang Up . . . freckles even he doesn't know about . . .happy-go-lucky-Cassidy . . enjoys golf and baseball . . . appetite for turkey and hot fudge sundaes . . . dreams about Impala convertibles . . . Hey, Man . . . future: lawyer. Eye on the ball. Ward, not the birdie. 13 Brian . . . brown hair and dark brown eyes . . . virile . . . dark rimmed glasses . . . intelligent . . . enigmatic . . . Do you have your Latin finished yet?” . . . delights in swimming, dancing, and bowling . , . relishes roast beef and cherry pie ... an eager basketball fan . . . Yes” . . . admires a good sense of humor . . . quietly active ... in manner both friendly and reserved . . s Future: Mystery No. I. I am the vine . . . BRIAN CUMMINGS 14 205 Fairlawn Drive Monroeville Saint Bernadette Jerry . . . quiet, reserved disposition . . . fond of photography and money . . . abhors excessive make-up on girls . . . enjoys wearing suits and ties . . . combs brown hair back into a pompadour . . . give him a steak and a Ferrari and he'll be happy . . . lover of jazz and semiclassical music .. . Rhapsody in Blue . . . craves a million dollars or the equivalent in green stamps ... if silence is golden, then he's 24 carat . . . Future: undecided. Take my picture, Jerry. You are the branches . . 817 North Avenue North Braddock Saint Joseph 15 £EfJfOR£ KARSH GOOD 12 £ Mapleview Terrace Braddock Saint Thomas 16 Karen . . . Good, good , . . tall, blue-eyed blonde . . . quiet as the proverbial little mouse . . . has an appetite for steak and lemon meringue pie . . . Hey, Rosemary . . . a Lincoln Continental enthusiast . . . admires boys with a sense of humor . . . dependable . . . one of Bell Telephone's biggest customers . . . possesses the only chem. lab apron with a belle-shaped skirt in the whole senior class . . . will be claimed by the business world. Slower, please. My pencil just broke. SENIORS MfCWELE MW1UA 1346 Bell Avenue North Braddqck Saint Joseph She can do it without looking. Mickey . . . Me too! . . . diminutive but determined . . . talented pianist . . . cha-cha expert . . . expressive brown eyes . . . I’m starved . . . contagious giggle . . . unique sense of lightheaded reasoning . . . hypochondriac with original symptons . . . mission-minded . . . pink shoelaces on gold tennis shoes . . . exuberant . . . Hi” . . . sample size senior . . . Why? . . . vacillating outlook on her future . . . hard working business manager . . . uninhibited . . . swimming enthusiast . . . Oh Fudge . . . looks forward to being a music major in college. 17 Oh! Oh! She's at it again. Doll . . . Oh no . . . soft brown hair and dark brown eyes . . . industrious . . . efficient typist of St. Thomas Sunday bulletin . . . Chee! ... thoughtful and sentimental . . . proud owner of the cutest freckles . . . giggles . . . avid basketball fan . . . usually wears her hair in a perky angel flip . . . bashful and soft spoken . . . pretty as a picture . . •. energetic . . . Oh. I do not blush! . . . delicate face . . . loads of fun . . . will make a competent secretary. I am the vine . . . °C LOR££ YaSOFSKY- 18 803 O’Connell Boulevard North Braddock Saint Thomas Phoul . . . explosive personality . . . and a walking paradox . . . God's gift to S. M.V. . . . Hi, honey!” . . . power in motion . . , responsible and born leader . . .Mr. Posture Perfect of 1963 (he sags) . . . mechanically inclined . . . down-to-earth . . . All right! All right . . . sharp dresser in an ivy league jacket . . . never a dull moment . . . Hey, you guys! Keep it down! . . . debonair yet happy-go-lucky . . . where there's life, there's Phoul . . . looks forward to an accounting career. What did you do with the other half of your dumbbell, Phil? You are the branches . . . Pi-IIUP KOLLAfZ 515 Maple Street East Pittsburgh Saint Helen 19 SENIORS JOHN Kjyvcw 1139 Bell Avenue North Braddock Saint Michael “Yanko” ... an authority in the arts of eating, sleeping and loafing . . . craves pizza . . . sports minded . . . never misses a Tomcat game . . . sense of humor that escapes description . . . has an eye for shiny Corvettes . . . can be noticed a mile away . . . amusing personality, quiet and constant . . . technically inclined . . . has a knack for fitting into boxes even a florist box . . . definitely college bound . . . one of our future English teachers. 20 Thumb stuck again, John? SENIORS Bernie . . . Rome wasn't built in a day” . . . knack for organization . . . hates monotony . . . marathon walker . . . fond of sketching . . . Moon River . . . Anyone want some raisins.” . . . ”Y Not? . . . super-intelligent . . . serenades constantly to herself . . . metaphysically inclined . . . accents for all occasions . . . thoughtfully sensitive . . . lives in a world of her own . . . individualist . . . finds it impossible to gain weight . . . Don't I look just a little chubbier? . . . Let me tell you about my association system! . . . College bound. BERNADETTE MAUNCWSkY 313 Braddock Avenue Braddock Sacred Heart Don't just sit there. Bernie, sketch something. Moose . . . black hair . . . pro-Irish . . . enthusiastic about the new four day schedule . . . quietly industrious . . . serious worker . . . shy, and extremely sincere . . . possessor of a slow drawl . . . continental slacks are his preference . . . gentle in a manly way . . . everyone's friend . . . sense of humor . . . good-natured . . . mannerly, and pleasant ... as quiet as they come . . . deserves the best that life can offer. With a face like that, Moose should get at least 11 pins. I am the vine . . . WfLUSM UcCATOEY 526 Maple Street East Pittsburgh Saint William Eloise . . . Maryland, here I come! . . . S. M. Victor’s efficient secretary . . . has a knack for steak and apple pie . . . dancing . . . owns a pair of sparkling eyes . . . petite blonde beauty . . . Let me see now” . . , uninhibited generosity . . . obvious choice for the best dressed list . . . hilariously funny . . . Oh!, Patty Lou!!! ... sweetness personified . . . Oh. shut up! - please? . . . Night Time . . . dreams of buying a Cadillac with the million dollars she's going to make . . , plans to pursue a career in beauty culture. Eloise, are you typing. You are the branches . . . ELOISE UcJdMlSWT 388 Highland Avenue Turtle Creek Saint Colman 23 THOMAS UdAUGUUN 413 Hawkins Avenue North Braddock Saint Brendan 24 Mig ... the bluest eyes . . . Good, good . . . fond of bowling, golf, basketball, dancing, and swimming . . . obvious nominee for the class of '63's Sportsman of the Year award . . . Say, Man ... as Irish as a shamrock . . . crimson blushes . . . popular music enthusiast . . . another advocate of that Ivy League look . . . Could This Be Magic” . . . 101's competent chairman of Student Council . . . looks forward to graduating from college and becoming a civil engineer. Pay attention to your game, Tom. You ought to break 150 today. SENIORS RICHARD ALBERT UcNUUV 632 Second Street Braddock Saint Brendan Dick . . . Co-editor of Retrospect . . . black hair and eyes of blue . . . future mathematician . . . Doesn't it look like a peach? . . . enjoys all sports and activities as a professional spectator . . . desires to be outrageously wealthy for obvious reasons ... a rainbow of favorite colors . . . Tell Phyllis I’m not speaking to her!!! . . . craves T-bird and costly sports cars . . . The world is flat.” . . . Is this a laugh! St. Thomas' answer to Albert Einstein . . . argumentative . . . Get that Albert out of there! . . . promise of a scholarship to Michigan State. 25 No, Bob, it's the windshield-wipers. Bob . . . Rots of Ruck? . . . penetrating blue eyes and the shortest crew-cut imaginable . . . usually found where there's a group activity . . . Yeah, But . . . quiet and imperturbable, life-loving . . . long economy-sized legs . . . decidedly Slovak . . . lives in a world of his own . . . patient, sincere . . . non-conformist . . . Telstar . . . able defender of his opinion . . . intensely serious . . . enjoys Slovak music almost as much as he would a 1963 Corvette Stingray . . . looks forward to a college career. Millsie or Carol . . . Oh isn't that cute! . . . irrepressible gaiety . . . should have a Ph.D. in the art of cha-chaing . . . bouncy . . . ravenous appetite for pizza . . . sharp dresser . . . cute . . . insect phobia . . . unique walk . . . Oh brother! ... obsessed with the idea of having a '63 Corvette Stingray . . . magic wand . . . perfectly delightful personality . . . sunny smile . . . one of S.T.H.’s most enthusiastic cheerleaders . . . wishes to study beauty culture after graduation. Tired? You are the branches . . CAROL ANN UfLLER, 514 Maple Street East Pittsburgh Saint William 27 SENIORS aaRflMIUEE, 433 Stokes Avenue North Braddock Saint Joseph Sally . . . Oh! no!!” . . . laughing brown eyes . . . possessor of an insane giggle . . . marathon phone talker . . . feigns haughtiness . . . Forbes Trail pioneer . . .Well! . . My Own True Love . . . neat . . . talented seamstress . . . Really” . . . always ready to listen . . . excitable . . . prize winning window trimmer . . . Okay, just a second . . . faithful Tomcat fan ... in manner both friendly and reserved . . . Oh, it was just a mess. . . . plans to begin JlA. a programmer for I.B.M. SENIORS EDWARD MUNSON 148 20th Avenue Munhall Saint Mary Magdalene Munch” or Muncie” . . . 101’s chemistry catalyst . . Hey! You're cute. . . . conscientious about the appearance of his hair ... a real he-man ... a laugh that is all enveloping. . . But Mr. Mazur, I don't understand!!! . . . dynamic . . . ardent fan of Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer . . . Zapp, Zapp, I got you . . . frankly funny . . . quiet, except when he's making weird noises . . . possesses the capacity for intense seriousness . . . Future: business administration. 100 strokes a night and your hair will look like this too. 29 Rose . . . Tough! Tough!” . . . petite 'n' pretty . . . sole red-head in the senior class . . . fabulous dancer . . . possesses a keen sense of humor . . . usually found with Karen . . . Just Friends . . . Guess what? . . . has a fondness for blonde boys . . . always smiling . . . excitement in her blue eyes . . . personality plus . . . sharp dresser . . . Hey, Karen . . . exuberant . . . forever on the phone . . . Hi! Whatcha doin'? . . . has no definite plans for the future. Interested? ROSEMARY MYERS 1773 McNary Boulevard Wilkinsburgh James 30 Sure you’re golfing. So where’s the ball? Rollo . . . brown hair . . . green eyes . . . handsome . . . possesses a very sharp wit . . . imperturbable . . . never dull when he's around . . . sports minded . . . advocate of short telephone conversations . . . admires plain, sharp clothes . . . modern jazz enthusiast . . . Lonely Bull . . . nonchalant ... shy smile . . . natural . . . That's cool . . . crew hair cut . . . clean-cut . . . typical All American boy . . . friendly disposition . . . would make a great beatnik . . . would like to be an accountant. You are the branches . . . RICHARD OCRIM 722 Parker Avenue Braddock Saint Thomas 31 SENIORS eiAim mCEUA 425 Yew Street Braddock Saint Thomas Elaine . . . Oh, not again . , . soft eyes . . . decidedly Italian miss . . . friendly . . . feminine . . . never in a hurry . . . quiet . . . Don't look in my locker. I was just going to clean it” . . . dependable . . . tries very hard to please . . . neat . . . dainty and diminutive . . . Honestly, it’s a lemon.” ... has attended S.T. for twelve years . . . well-liked by all who know her . . . future: secretary. Elaine, did you know that book has worms? 32 SENIORS WIUW PAJVtA 133 West Miller Street Munhall Saint Teresa Great white hunter. Bill or Willie . . .our dependable Student Council President . . . sociable and well-mannered . . . mathematically inclined . . . outdoor sports enthusiast . . . possesses appetite for ice cream . . . Hey. you guys! . . . definitely blush prone . . . nice to know . . . astounding memory . . . desperate attempts to get organized . . . constantly thoughtful and lives a philosophy of selflessness . . . possessor of haircut that is constantly inviting comments . . . That's tough! ” . . . inevitably correct answers ... I didn't get a chance to study. . . . amiable disposition . . . Future: mathe- 33 matician. Shoe lace is untied. Bill. Lew or Bill . . . Honest! . . . sing along with Bill . . . blonde crewcut . . . couldn't worry if he tried . . . That's cool ... our basketball team's manager . . . Coney Island baby . . . usually found at the Maple View Projection during leisure hours . . . the ability to mimic anyone . . . overflowing with energy . . . Espanol Class . . . always good for a laugh . . . obsessed with dancing . . . another aspirant millionaire . . . college bound. PETROLIC 34 -SOS Bell Avenue iortfa Braddock Saint Joseph Hey, John, wait. The bell rings in five minutes. You are the branches . . . JOWN P0WER5 1024 Braddock Avenue Braddock Saint Thomas 35 Bobo or Big John . . . extremely fond of jello and sports . . . expert loafer . , . quiet brown eyes . . . relaxed drawl . . . greatly enjoys any popular music, especially if it's Lonely Bull . . . How sweet it is! . . . still water runs deep . . . mysterious . . . handsome . . . conservative dresser . . . has a definite attraction for expensive Cadillacs . . . searching for a 5' 5 dream girl with blue eyes and a happy disposition. . . lives in the shadow of S.T.H. . . . aspires to be an accountant. SENIORS scwleger 1300 Kirkpatrick Street North Braddock Saint Thomas Baron or Jim . . . different . . . would make a great professional loafer . . . completely imperturbable . . . possesses a great respect for money and people who have plenty of it . . . surprising type of person . . . sometimes sensitive . . . looks forward to graduating from Saint Thomas. 36 Aw! He's bluffin'! THEODORA SCWLE FER 200 Comrie Avenue Braddock Saint (Thomas) Brendan Schlief or Ted . . . Forget it!” . . . always laughing . . . penetrating blue eyes . . . earnest . . . intelligent . . . has a card complex . . . fond of girls with a sense of humor . . . an adept swimmer ... for relaxation, turns to dreamy music . . . That's swinging! ... a knack for getting into jams . . . expert driver . . . versatile . . . ready to listen, quick to agree . . . obliging . . . looks forward to being a high school English teacher. Swing it, Teddy! £EMfOR£ JANET VfDEC 817 Washington Street Braddock Saint Thomas You don't really need all that, do you, Jan? 38 Little Jan . . . O yea . . . radiant personality . , . outspoken . . . energetic with a capital E . . . pretty brown eyes . . . co-editor of the Retrospect ... has a definite flair for wearing exotic clothes . . . uncurling permanent . . . always ready for a good time ... loquacious . . . chock full of unique ideas . . . sophisticated air . . . refreshing individualist . . . never a dull moment . . . dreams of a tall boy with blonde hair and blue eyes . . . looking forward to a career in the business world. ££NIOK£ PATRICK STRATWPARfJ 516 Maple Street East Pittsburgh Saint William Pat . . . Get lost” . . . tall, dark haired beauty . . . eyes that can actually talk . . . unpredictable as the month of March . . . serious clown . . . amiable . . , amusing personality , , . Hey, you guys . . . full of get up and go . . . carefree . . . Need your Love . . . alias Fatso . . . naturally graceful . . . one in a million . . . nice to everyone . . . dancing (fried) fund , . . looking forward to a career in the business world. 39 What do you mean 5000 more copies? Our illustrious Wiffle Ball Associa tion President. [.ARRVS wnH Larry or Smitty . . . It only hurts you, not me . . . cool blue eyes . . . energetic speaker . . . staunch individualist . . . excitable to say the very least . . . feels most comfortable when he's wearing his old clothes . . . riotous comedian . . . sincerely religious . . . president of the Mission Club . . . always willing to help . . . rock 'n' roll enthusiast . . . nature . . ; always the right place at the right time . . . conscientious . . . gentlemanly . . . bound for the seminary. 40 7702 Cannon Street Swissvale Saint Anselm Flo . . . What's new? . . . S.T.H. 's own Dear Abby . . . man collector ... I really shouldn't eat this . . . fried chicken fan . . . mellow brown eyes . . . intensely sincere . . . very patient with a pal named Pat . . . emotional . . . Dedicated to the One I Love . . . important conferences . . . driving . . . incurable . . . dreamer . . , quaint culinary masterpieces . . . early to bed . . . undaunted editor of the Thomasette ... I don't care” . . . Future: I.B.M. programmer. RjQRCMr-c SLONCESta 262 Brighton Street East Pittsburgh Sacred Heart 41 Oh! Hello, Sister. PHYLLIS THOMPSON . . . Phyl . . . Forget it” . , . light brown hair and blue-green eyes ... a unique sense of humor . . . intelligent and perceptive . . . Now really! . . . favors '62 T-birds, preferably light blue ... a real friend in need . . . Hold that streetcar! ... a potential traveler . . . priceless classic statements . . . lives in bulky knit sweaters and slacks . . . melodious voice . . . has an obsession for Carnegie Library . . . diligent . . . dimples . . . an exceptionally good impersonator . . . really loves her uniform shoes . . . Future; teaching. pmus THOMPSON 42 1018 Maple Street Wilmerding Saint Colman Little Fingers or Jan . . . Be quiet” . . . warm twinkling brown eyes . . . winning smile . . . stylish miss with an affinity for chic coiffures . . . our fourth dimension doll, dimpled, dreamy, dainty . . . magnetic personality . . . sweetness personified . . . neat . . . frankly pretty . . . Johnny Mathis fan . . . intriguing giggle . . , deliciously feminine . . . bouncy walk . . . Janet's constant companion . . . welcome addition to any group . . . eagerly anticipates a career in beauty culture. Hello yourself! You are the branches . J jicetwioo 912 Braddock Avenue Braddock Saint Michael QAVfD THOMAS 106 Twenty-first Street Munhall Saint Mary Magdelene Dave . . . Swinging . . . show stopping clown . . . and expert in the art of sleeping anywhere, anytime . . . You cheated . . , can tell a tail-tale with the most guileless expression . . . good friend . . , Why?” . . . polite . . . chock full of unique ideas ... a true gentleman . . . subtle humor . . . Burn! ... dreams of a pretty girl with a sparkling personality . . . appreciates rock 'n' roll music . . . T-bird a must . . . undecided about plans for the future. 44 It's not that heavy, Dave? Is it? CENfOR£ UERCEDES wACkCMi a 548 Talbot Avenue Braddock Sacred Heart Merce . . . Devastating” . . . big blue eyes . . . handy with a needle . . . carefree . . . great walker . . . Oh really? ... a proud auntie . . . loves to baby sit . . . aspires to wed a millionaire . . . Lovely, lovely. . . . occasionally sophisticated . . . bright smile . . . undaunted individualist . . . unique . . . easy to know, easier to like . . . reserved . . . hair spraying fanatic . . . You don't love me . . . another transfer from St. Anselm's . . . impatient with people who can't pronounce her name correctly .. . dreams of a nursing career. Don't look so sad, Merce! 45 Pat . . . I'm thinking ... a mania for steak and straw- betty shortcake . . . would love to own a white T-bird with light blue upholstery . . . her song, Last Date . . . I'm always doing somethin' dumb. . . . demands a sense of humor in her dream boy . . . Uhhh!!! . . . definitely Irish, though black hair and brown eyes aren't exactly . . . wears a frequently surprised expression . . . objects violently to bigotry . . . Did I tell you about? . . . takes frequent and embarrassing cat naps . . . breaks thermometers at Braddock General ... a nursing career. I am the vine . . . p XJ QA U AGNE 309 Holland Avenue Braddock Saint Brendan Kathy . . . elegant . . . dusky hair and starry eyes . . . Let me drive in the churchyard . . . her dream boy has a Princeton hair-cut . . . has an appetite for pizza and hot fudge sundaes . . . our head cheerleader . . . sweet . . . finds chemistry equipment extremely fragile . . . popular . . . 101’s secy. . . . energy personified . . . looks forward to pursuing a career as a medical secy. Not like driving, is it, Kathy? You are the branches . kAJULEBN U AKEFfELD 525 Howard Street East Pittsburgh Saint William 47 SENIORS James ward 1406 West Street Homestead Saint Mary Magdalene Gutter ball!!! Jim . . . intriguing blue eyes . . . amiable . . . definitely does not believe in saying more than about ten words in one day . . . handsome . . . easy to get along with . . . lives in a dream world of his own . . . serious . . . bashful smile . . . interesting . . . never in a bad mood . . . extremely masculine . . . nice to know ... is not sure about plans for the future. £EMOR£ EDWARD TERRANCE WELCH 519 Howard Street East Pittsburgh Saint Williams In a rut? Knob or Terry . . . Hang in there, Harvey , . , on the Varsity for three years ... hit 400 on Baseball team . . . dreams of marrying Miss America . . . Oh no! . . . Push and Kick . . . hopes to pass a chemistry test someday . . . pizza fiend . . . admires Corvette Stingrays . . . mischief up his sleeve . . . easy-going . . . inexhaustible supply of original excuses . . . his only ambition is to discover his ambition. 49 Ziggie . . . Zapp, zapp. I got you back, Eddie! . . .Sister Mary Victor's cross . . . noted for his trips to the North Pole . . . scientifically inclined . . . handsome . . . Telstar . . . Scratch my back . . .A noticeable hair-cut . . .occasionally quiet (rare occasions) . . . one of the pipe smoking population of St. Thomas High School . . . looks forward to being a Nuclear Physicist Observe the scientific approach. I am the vine . . . TUEODORt 50 224 Wilkins Avenue Hast Pittsburgh Sacred Heart Betty or B. J. . . . Oh good grief! . . .sophisticated naivete ... a dynamic personality ... a true daughter of the Emerald Isle . . . Oh that's my favorite song” . . . wonderfully different . . .sportswoman of the year . . . always in a hurry to be every place at once . . . She's sweet . . .exuberant, expressive, and outspoken . . . can find time for anything and everything but worry . . . appealing and undeniably attractive . . . penetrating opinions . . . unpredictable . . . Tremenceous . . . uncertain as to what she would like to do in the future. What are you laughing at. Betty? You are the branches . JS4NNE k£UY 105 Bessemer Avenue East Pittsburgh Saint William 51 IN RETROSPECT. ui wlM Ofttbo o tii dcuj PtithoAs f-lewuj took uS SwiMnunq: Bravo Carol Miller! Superman Tom McLaughlin and passenger Ted Zygmunt. Rich McNulty, Ward Cassidy. John Krivda, Tom McLaughlin, David Jumba, Phil Kollar, Ted Zygmunt, Bill Patula, Dave Thomas, George Bower, and Ted Schleifer all try to keep Terry Welsh on top of the pyramid. I see you, too, Terry. The Swan, Janet Videc 52 Swoosh! And the girls! . . . Olt L th (jUHs CtitfL tfl that was Oj jpant ofa b uig tocj th i ....nir,uj Are you still using that greasy kid stuff, Ziggy? Janet and Brian lead the parade. How does it taste, John? Smittey scores again. Monkey- Scratch Dance? in PEnzocppcr . . . om L tlfjUMy . . . OM L th fjUMy . . . 54 Let’s fight, Let’s win! oU REALLY, jjQ will WJrAPjwbpJi School , to , . . Betty Kelly, Bill Patula. and Tom McLaughlin confer on an important Student Council matter with Father Henry. Eddie Munson, John Krivda, Ted Zygmunt, Bill McCaf-fery, Dave Thomas, and Ted Schleifer are intent on the subject they're studying. Wonder who it is? (1. to r.) George Bower, Jim Schleger, Ted Schleifer, Rich Oskin, Bill McCaffery, Larry Smith, Bill Patula, Carol Miller, Pat Wagner, Sally Miller, Dave Thomas. Is this for real ? School? Never this quiet! Study Hall. IN RETROSPECT. • • uM mtSS thb gOhifiS . . . Mig McLaughlin Paul Farren and Jim Baker look on as Pat Hobart proves he can can-can . Who's got it? Coach Wargo, Ronnie Pacacha, Tony Krejdovsky, Chuck Podowski, Moose Meyers, Paul Farren, Asst, Coach Malackany Front row: Knobby Welsh, Red Groark, Jim Baker, Pat Hobart, Mig McLaughlin. OtM L th chePM . . . How’s the game going? Mickey, Theresa, Betty, Carol, Jo-Ann, Midge, Maria, and Kathy. Knobby V-I-C-T-O-R-Y student body SENIORS - FIRST ROW: W. McCaffery. P. Kollar, R. Misage, L. Smith, J. Schleger, W. Cassidy G. Ference, J. Ward, B. Patula, R. Oskin. SECOND ROW: B. Cummings. T. McLaughlin. T. Zimunt, R. McNulty, J. Powers, G. Bower. E. Munson, W. Petrovic. D. Thomas, E. Welsh. THIRD ROW: D. Yasofsky, K. Wakefield, S. Miller, M. Wackowsky, J. Krivda, T. Schleifer, P. Strathearn, J. Tornko, J. Videc, B. Malinowski. FOURTH ROW: M. Havrilla. R. Myers, P. Thompson. C. Miller, F. Slonceski. E. McKnight, B. J. Kelly, P. Wagner, E. Pacella. JUNIORS - TOP: C. Podowski, G. Severa, J. Voytko, R. Losz, D. Wheeler, R. Piotroski, R. Marko, J. Urick, D. Sperhac, S. Sinchak, J. Wilczek, W. Meyers. C. Szulc, A. Moza, R. Pacacha. MIDDLE: R. Panuccio, R. Walko, T. Michlovic, J. Rocco, K. Saello, D. O’Donnell, V. Wiehagen, M. Pytka, D. Simon, J. Terhanko, T. Terrick, E. Puhula, R. Sherer, F. Seng. FIRST ROW: C. Pericak, E. Stim, J. Nehilla, C. Welsh. P, Szekely, S. Valko, D. Puz, B. Schuette, R. Szentgyorgyi. That you may bring forth fruit JUNIORS - TOP: A. Krejdovsky, C. Anderson, J. Fatula, P. Devlin, M. Kerestes, R. Cassidy, J. Groak, T. Klazer, A. Dzermejko, D. Balcer, W. Krzwicki, J. Baker, M. Connolly, P. Farren, J. Duran, P. Hobart. MIDDLE: C. Benes, M. Hritz. B. Donis, G. Downey, B. Bujakowski, M. Forgione, S. Kill, D. Elash, R. Hebrank. T. Campbell. FIRST ROW: D. Fischer, P. Cusack. K. Horochak, E. McKnight, C. Bonacci, T. Cusack, M. E. Mangan, K. Kozusko, M. Connelly. 58 OP 1962 OOPWO UORPO SOPHOMORES - TOP: J. Welsh. R. Miggin, J. Mathers, M. Mroziak, R. McDermott, C. Hipp, E. Trasoline, J. Hovanec; A. Matta, E. Miller, W.Opat-kiewicz, J. Wrobleski. MIDDLE: R. O'Connor, J. Blasko, S. Lipay, C. Horn-ak, M. E. Dougherty, M. Bujakowski, G. Harnicar, R. Walters, P. Ford, J. Holbas, A. Lemak, C. Santamaria, P. Zych, R. Steimer. BOTTOM: C. Deiling; J. Brahsky, K. Merisko, M. Szarmarch, M. DiSaia, A. Slezak, C. Mooney, P. Zezza. SOPHOMORES - TOP: T. Sweeney, G. Fitzgibbon, D. Stalmac, P. Tkocs, W. Costello, R. Becker, R. Kunda, T. McMahon. G. Dettore, J. Durkin, D. Jumba, T. Fisher, M. Miculis. MIDDLE: J. Gregg, B. Kubic. C. Sarocky, C. Meteny, J. Kuznicki. P. Curran. M. Jocobs, J. Hazlick. J. Wadsworth. M. Fencil, G. Terek, J. Koebler. FIRST: K. Bavolar, M. Connelly, J. Neff. S. Sherer, S. Gresko, Judith Mattis, J. Miara, J. Misko, R. Dawson. SOPHOMORES - TOP: W. Seefeldt, D. Miller, R. Murajda, T. Kobulinsky. R. Rock. T. Haenel, J. Mazzoni, M. Ralston. R. Wyckoff, R. Wallo, E. Puskari, D. Klonowski. MIDDLE: A. Rush. G. Brucker, M. Reilly. T. Connolly, J. Grosko, K. McLaughlin, C. Junio, J. Mangan, V. Mayo, M. McCabe, L. Leslie, J. Cusack. FIRST: T. Marko, D. Byrnes. M. McGivem, B. Sage, P. Holleran, R. Petitta, T. Fabyanic. P. Sullivan, L. Thomas. Go you also into My vineyard . . . 59 UNDEROASS UEN TOP: P. Scott, C. Hartford. D. Kuftic, B. Otawka, R. Blazina. P. Burke, R. Kubik, J. Sherer, J. Yeager. R. Jumper, R. Kresik MIDDLE: A. Ochal, E. Buczek, M. Dettore, P. Walend, D. Palaschak, P. Kotlowa.L. Dippolito, M. J, MIsko, B. Hruska, R. Burkhart, L. Waicis, K. Weston. FRONT: C. Hugo, D. Zaccardi, P. Dobransky, P. Vincunas, A. Stefko, J. Larson, D. Capasso, M. Poach. D. Mariani. F BSN UEN TOP: R. Sherer, R. Dojonovic, D. Glance, R. Youngerman, R. Tierney, F. Dedo, E. Bielec, F. Scuilli, J. Kagut, K. Christian, D. Coles, J. Balog, S. Piatek. MIDDLE: J. Baverso, G. Vendetti, C. Kuznicki, B. Repasi, C. Ference, D. Stobey, M. Connelly, C. Weichler, J. Ruskowitz, J. Makara, R. Slonceski, J. Horochak, J. Scarpino, L. Piatek, L. Fialkovich, K. McGivern, N. Riley, D. Bigos, C. Holleran, M. J. Stinger, K. Nebel. TOP: R. Connors. B. Trygar, D. Connors, C. Spirk, K. Lucas, B. Groark, G. Polinsky, D. Nicholas. E. Ruane, J. Lydon, J. Becker, R. Sepesy, J. Wiehagen. MIDDLE: C. Bain-bridge, K. Hines, S. Hydak, B. Shermeyer, M. Ford, V. Puhala, L. Grove, K, Nebel, C. Mastay, M. Kuffolo, D. Gigliotti, L. Pacella, L. Steck. BOTTOM ROW: M. Matrazzo, C. Kearney, J. Saello, R. Miller, C. Dedo, D. Peretic, D. Rice, B. Simko, P. Betz. TOP: M. Tarby, K. Krivy, E. Dettore, P. Cusack, J. Deiling, R. Bordogna, T. Culligan, W. Angus, T. Szulc, W. Fatula, J. Zayc, G. Kuzy, F. Finlon. MIDDLE: R. Carr, M. Mangan, S. McKenna, C. Jakiela, E. Eski, A. Sapet, C. Diskevich, B. Zdrojkowski, J. Grany, S. Monroe, D. O'Keefe. FRONT: J. Wagner, D. Matrazzo, K. Ebner. R. Poprocky, B. Navish, G. Sroka, L. Miller, J. Garritano, D. Voytko. 60 DEDICATION CEREMONIES 61 Sunday, January 20, 1963 62 AND NOW WE’D LIKE YOU TO MEET OUR PATRONS HEADMAS’ i n Who's in there? CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 1963 GRADUATES FROM THE BOROUGH OF BRADDOCK! Peter B. Zablocki, President Vincent J. Valicentl, Mayor Joseph T. Hamill, Secretary Francis A. Cyril J. Puhala Casey J. Kuszaj Henry Weiss Marshall Brallier Michael Simko Jr. John L. Pulnar Joseph C. Franko William J. Hohman HERE ARE SOME OF OUR PERSONAL PATRONS Rev. Cornelius Gildea Rev. Edward C. Maliszewski Alexander's Super Market Annex Cigar Store Mrs. Sylvia Bircsak Bernie's Children’s Store Beyerl Chevrolet Co. Brozda Pharmacy James Caligiuri Carr Sisters Studio of Dance Dari Delite Dawson Motor Coach Fashion Spear Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ference Ferri Brothers Muracca, Solicitor Joseph Hudale John P. Sullivan Daniel A. O’Shea Mayor James J. Kelly C. Kisasonak Knee and Son Funeral Home Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kollar Kook's Restaurant S. M. Krause Mr. and Mrs. Paul Krivda Lincoff Brothers Mr. and Mrs. Edward Malinowsky M. L. Miara and Family Miller's Drug Store Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Miller MORE OF OUR FRIENDS: Hodgson's Flowers Friends of William Petrovic Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Hoffman Joseph and Della Hamill Mr. and Mrs. Michael Havrilla House of Cards Ivory, Scholze, and Wagner John's Drug Store Jordans Barber Shop Kalabus Furniture Co. A FEW MORE FRIENDS: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller Mrs. Catherine Motkowski Mr. and Mrs. John A. McKnight Charles J. O'Brien Patrick O’Connor Mr. and Mrs. M. O'Donnell Ohringer Home Furniture Co. Betty and John Orris Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pacella Peggy's Confectionery Physicians Pharmacy Police Woman Mr. and Mrs. Richard V. Reardon Dr. Nate Sack Mrs. Florence Slonceski Mr. and Mrs. William Strathearn Thompson Family United Produce Co. Mrs. Nellie Wackowski Mr. and Mrs. George Wagner Mr. and Mrs. John Wakefield Father is. WE DEEPLY APPRECIATE THE FINANCIAL AID OF OUR BUSINESS PATRONS WE EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT THANKS TO: Rev. Joseph A. Wank St. Joseph Church, Brad. How are you? Bandik's Food Market 1116 Bell Avenue North Braddock WE ALSO EXTEND OUR GRATITUDE TO: Bandik’s Grill 1122 Bell Avenue North Braddock Lesko Funeral Home North Braddock 271-1361 D. H. DeNardo Co. 837 Braddock Avenue Braddock. Penna. East End Pharmacy 1034 Braddock Avenue J. A. Fechko, Prop. Jones and Kapp Opticians Braddock, Homestead, Monroeville. North Versailles Bowl Lincoln Highway J. C. Penney Co. Braddock Avenue Braddock, Penna. Theodore J. Schleifer Jr. Funeral Home 200 Comrie Avenue Phone - 271-8690 Zorn Funeral Home 445 Fourth Street Braddock, Penna. Photographs courtesy of CALAO STUDIOS AND WE ARE ALSO GRATEFUL FOR: I'm busy! Compliments of A Friend Compliments of Joe McCue M