Swissvale High School - Swissvalian Yearbook (Swissvale, PA)

 - Class of 1955

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ADMINISTRATION The good reputation that Swissvale High enjoys among the schools of the district is largely due to the close cooperation among the members of the school board, the admin- istration, and the faculty. The board, composed of eight men who give of their time to better the schools and therefore conditions in the community, is an ever present help to students and faculty. Their JOHN C. WEICHEL High School Principal CARL S. BAILY Superintendent of Schools deep interest in the schools is evidenced in many ways. Close work and constant cooperation be- tween Mr. Baily and Mr. Weichel make for a strong high school setup. Students have always found that Mr. Baily has a deep store of sympathy for their problems. Mr. Weichel, who often helps students in ways unknown to them, is a real friend who will always give a second chance land often a third and fourthlj Our teachers were never too busy to lend a hand or an ear in our problems and ioys. Margaret I. Jones English, Guidance Art Gale H. Boak Jennie Mae Tome English, Public Speaking Marie M. Frazer Social Science Joseph H. Dennison Math, Basketball, Baseball Sara S. Dennison Home and School Visitor FACULTY Margaret I. Browne Office Practice and Stenography Margaret Boretsky Health and Physical Education ,fx Rae Tennant Arnold Koepka Chester M. .lelbart Rita Schmitt World History, French Health, Phys Ed, Football Chemistry, Math Latin, English, Publications Helen Robbins English and History Kolman F. Toth Guidance, History, Civics Hilda K. Schimmel German, Spanish, Business Arithmetic Mimi lawrence Home Economics lSewingl Margaret E. Eisaman English Emily Nash Baily English Ruth M. Sutter Typewriting Elizabeth M. Jacobs Biology and Publications Harry l. Elder Physics, Advanced Science Edith C. Macleod World History Naomi E. Sternat Carol Flannick School Nurse Bookkeeping, Bus. Law Mary Margaret Koepka Emil Dandar Home Economics lCookingj Typing, Sales, Econ. Geog., Business Arithmetic Estelle Gray Secretary to Superintendent Helen Hyvarinen Secretary to Principal iv FACULTY The new Mrs. Burwell Koepka adds a bit of Christ- Henry R. George, new social science teacher, dis- mas to the home ec room. cusses the '54 training car with John Brace, driving instructor. ...XXL ir Y: X DORIS ALEXANDER Dorie Blonde Belle Beautiful blonde . . . Y-Teens . . . Choir . . . ambition is to be o telephone operator . . . will attend business school next year . . . hobbies-sports, dancing, Ioafing . . . likes the gang, money, music, and fun . . . dislikes homework and tests. NANCY ALLEN Na Trusty Receptionist lt was Rankin's loss and SwissvoIe's gain when Nancy moved back here . . . would much prefer to swim, dance, or collect pictures than take a test or play cards . . . Y-Teens . . . her pleasant smile and personality will be welcomed by the business world. STEVE W. ANDERSON Courtney Cool and Collegiate Handsome . . . fun . . . Choir . . . dislikes homework and dis- trusts women drivers . . . likes to eat and sleep . . . favorite hobbies are algebra discussions and collecting records . . . plans to attend Pitt dental school, so save your cavities for Steve. BARBARA RUTH ANDRECHAK Tookie Jolly Soda Jerk Spends a lot of her time working in a local drug store . . . a prominent investor in the Candy Corporation . . . sings with the Glee Club . . . an avid collector and reader of movie magazines . . . after graduation plans to attend accounting school. ANTOINETTE MARIE BADALI Toni Dark-Eyed Delight An SHS lovely who added her beauty to the Prom Court . , . member of the Choir, Y-Teens, Valistic and SWISSVALIAN . . . could spend hours iust listening or dancing to music . . . hopes to travel around the world . . . work is next, then nursing school. JEANNE LOUISE BAREFOOT Jeannie The Clown! Famous for her great imitations and crazy iokes . . . serving as substitute cheerleader fand a very good one, tool kept Jeanne rooting for our team . . . dependable in intramurals . . . Bowling Club, Camera Club, Y-Teens . . . ambition-secretary to handsome boss. BARBARA BAREFOOT Bobbie Lively, Lovely Lass This lovely lass helped make our Junior Prom Court one of the best ever . . . led the band as a maiorette for three years . . . Y-Teens, Choir, and Bowling Club . . . plans to attend Pinkerton's to become a useful and ornamental private secretary. PATRICIA JOANNE BARTOLETTA Pat Curly Top This good-natured gal is always seen making her homeroom buddies laugh . . . hobby is photography . . . put her whole heart into homeroom intramurals . . . enioys swimming, dancing, and driving . . . someday you'lI hear her Number, please! MARGARET MARTHA BEATTY Peggy Florence Nightingale Famous for her sweet nature . . . a familiar sight in her band uniform, playing her licorice stick . . . mad about the tango and mambo . . . dreads the end of vocations . . . Y-Teens, Camera Club, Bowling Club . . . a future dark-haired, pretty woman in white. EARL BENNER Skip Big Ben A favorite on the gridiron as tackle . . . a great guard on the basketball court . . . give him a lot of food and he'll be happy . . . we don't know about the voice, but his hair qualifies him for the Crew Cuts . . . a happy working man next year. 12 SENIO CHARLES BIEHL Chuck Happy Hunter Pleasant personality . . . a typical teenager, Chuck likes to have a good time . . . outdoor type, with fishing and hunting as favorites . . . enioys working around cars . . . aspires to own a successful business, but Uncle Sam's army has first chance. YVONNE D. BRUGH Home-Brew Curly Blonde Vivacious . . . retty . . . fun . . . president of SHS Candy Cor- poration . . . Y-geens . . . Valistic reporter . . . Bowling Club . . . hopes to become an undertaker . . . enioys dancing at school parties and Camera Club meetings . . . Pitt heads the list for next year. VIRGINIA IRENE CALDWELL Ginny Lovable Lucy Our capable pianist for the Choir . . . l Love Lucy . . . could be found going to Y-Teens, finishing a Valistic assignment, or making a strike at the Bowling Club . . . enioys music of any kind . . . prefers happy, not grouchy, people . . . next assignment-medical technology. CAROL JEAN CARDIFF Carol A Murphy Miss Always on the ball as a receptionist . . . Y-Teens and Glee Club . . . loves laughter and the people who enioy it with her . . . seen behind the counter at G. C.'s . . . someday will gladly trade her white cap for a gold band on the third linger-left hand. JOHN CHALUS John Band's Best Can be seen behind the big tuba in the band . . . occupies the back corner in Room I0 land oh, how quiet it is? ? D . . . drive-in movies are easy to take, but those long study halls aren't . . . already a member of Navy Reserve, so you know what comes next. IRENE COHILL Renie Pastry Pantry's Pet A familiar part of the Pastry Pantry, where her sweet smile is right at home . . . when not working, Renie likes to dance, swim, and listen to the radio . . . tests are not for her, nor is early rising . . . ambition is to become a Navy nurse. WILLIAM W. COLEMAN BilI Future Farmer Band member . . . Camera Club . . . plans to attend Penn State next year . . . after college will take up some line in the field of agriculture . . . hobbies are weekends, vacations, fishing, swimming, and driving the Willys . . . dislikes women fdrivers, that isj. KATHLEEN M. COLLINS Kathi Laughing Lass Will make a pretty airline hostess someday . . . special likes are pools and dance floors . . . a two-year member of Y-Teens . . . . . . also an attendant to the Prom Queen . . . SWISSVALIAN and Valistic staffs . . . special gripe is a lirst period gym class! EVELYN E. CONNELLY Chickie Basketball Belle Being such a good pla er on the court, she was dependable in intramural games . . . thinks there's nothing greater than riding a motorcycle . . . swimming and dancing rate with this sports- minded Miss . . . it's the Navy next- Anchors Aweigh! JAMES R. CRAIG Jim Future D. J. An important cog in the Chess, Camera, and Bowling Clubs . . . feature editor of the Valistic and author of some af these writeups . . . Junior Class Play . . . delights in writing those weird science fiction stories . . . determined to learn the mambo . . . after Tech, a disc iockey. RS r-L....,-- - l -H Q-xi 1 ', 1? fi GF . , -A --...I MARY ANN CRESTO Cress Krazy, Krazy Kid Well-known and well-liked . . . active member of the hall patroI . . . Y-Teens, Candy Corporation, Glee Club, and the Bowling Club heard and enia od her iokes and funny remarks through the year . . . enioys playing cards . . . will someday be u tidy bookkeeper. NANCY JANE DANNELS Nan Cute Co-ed Among this gal's many activities are Y-Teens, Valistic fco-editorl, and Junior Class Play . . . thinks eating spaghetti is the greatest- though dancing and listening to records run o close second . . . knligs and writes short stories . . . would like to be a success in co ege. JANET DANIELS Jan Singing Senior Leave it to Jan to liven up things in problems class . . . keeps things moving in Room 'IO . . . iust hates grouchy people . . . member of Y-Teens, Bowling Club, and Camera Club . . . pretty vocalist with the Dance Band . . . may someday be seen singing on television. DONNA DANIELSON Don Slick Chick Never misses a football or basketball game . . . iust can't stand those underclassmen who try to sneak out of assembly before the seniors . . . Art and Y-Teens . . . a very neat appearance, which will be a help when she enters the business world as a beauticion. CLYDE DE LUCA Snuco Good Looking Guy Personality plus and everybody's friend-that's Clyde . . . the secret of his success is his friendly smile and pleasant Hi! . . . give him mechanical drawing for a steady diet, with iust enough iazz to liven things up . . . a future draftsman. MILDRED ELIZABETH DeTURK BiIIie One of the Best A swell and wonderful girl . . . a nice disposition and a smile to match . . . right at home with the mimeograph machine . . . Valistic, Y-Teens, and Our Miss Brooks . . . likes riding, camping and hunting . . . college next Fall, to be followed by a bright future. NANCY M. DICKSON Nanc Liked by Everyone Adds her talents to the Choir . . . ably handled the Y-Teens financial matters . . . loves to ice skate at the Gardens . . . doesn't care for people who travel on the wrong side of the yellow line , , . no doubt about it-she'lI make a very sweet schooI marm. JOHN D. DOMER John Fancy Photographer The financial affairs and the production of the Valistic were carried on smoothly, thanks to John . . . usually accompanied by a camera . . . possesses an artistic flair which will help him attain his chief ambition in life-to be a professional photographer. ANTHONY DONOFRIO Tony BasebalI's Best An import from Peabody in his freshman year . , . sports-minded and overlooked none of them-football, basketball, ar baseball . . . Student Council two years . . . one of the Room 14 gang . . . that serious look is iust a front . . . plans to attend college. JANET E. DONOHUE Jan Talented Artist Real sweet gal from Room 27 . . . ambition is to see the West . . . loves miniature golf and good food . . . pet poeves are Monday morning tests and school on rainy days . . . after gradu- ation, Jan hopes to hold down a daytime iob and attend night school at Pitt. 14 SENIORS BARBARA SUE EZZO Barb Hopeful Housewife learning the insides af a car is a favorite hobby . . . bright-eyed and neat . . . can be found listening to music or dancing to it. . . pet peeve is tests on Monday morning . . . will exchange her cap and gown for an apron and rolling pin. GEORGE W. FLOSS FIoss Super Salesman When we think of George, we think of a Chevvy, for they are always together . . . driving and working with cars are both tops with him . . . collecting match covers is a hobby . . . candy sales- man . . would like to attend college to study business. VICTOR GALBRAITH Vic Clever Cartoonist When you heard lots of laughter coming from Room 31, you could be sure Vic was drawing some crazy cartoons . . . listening to progressive ian and teasing our Swiss Misses were two of his specialties . . . a good car-fixer and a future mechanic. DONALD GALYA Don Kid in Khaki Nice person to be with . . . likes to stay up late but puts off getting up earl the next morning .I . . says that when he. finishes school, he will' have completed his mission . . . anticipates a friendly letter from Uncle Sam beginning Greetings. PATRICIA RUTH GENGE Pat A Doll ! ! ! Pretty Pat belongs to iust about everything . . . Choir, Y-Teens, SWISSVALIAN, Camera Club, Student Council, and senior class lso had time to make our Prom Court a little love- secretary . . . a lier . . . what a popular nurse she will makel NANCY JEAN GRANATY Nanc little One A walking fashion plate . . . member of the Y-Teens . . . likes men but not little boys . . . spends a lot of time writing letters , . . a friendly blonde . . . will make a good nurse or secretary, no matter which profession she chooses. CAROL ANN GRIGG Carol Roving Reporter Reporter for the Valistic for three years and a member of Y-Teens for two . . . also sang with the Glee Club while a iunior . . . favor- ite sports are football and volleyball . . . dislikes weekend home- work . . . someday will wear a white cap. DONALD HADDLE Don Stamp Collector Among his special interests are swimming, driving his green ear, and eating pina pie . . . spends quite a lot of time with his ' . I b e n a rentice at hobby, collecting stamps . . pans to ecom a pp the Switch It Signal in preparation for a foreman's iob. MARY LOU HAINSEY lou Good Game-Goer An ardent fan of the football team and faithful supporter of our boys on the court also . . . thoroughly enioys swimming and danc- ing but would never get up early for them . . . Y-Teens, Choir, and the Valistic kept her busy around school. THOMAS HALL Tom-Tom Booming Bass An extra point? Sure, if Tom's kicking for it . . . a whiz on the basketball floor, too . . . one of The Spaniels in addition to contributing his talent to the Choir . . . slightly partial to the weaker sex . . . a iob will occupy his time. ELIZABETH HAMILTON Bette One Half Is happy while dancing, skating, and especially when writing let- ters . . . one of a pair of two cute, blonde twins . . . takes pleasure in listening to popular music . . . no love for tests . . . secretarial work will occupy her time until becoming a housewife. JANICE HAMILTON Jan The Other Half One half of the only pair of look-alikes to wear the cap and gown this year . . . skilled in the pool, on the dance floor, and' at the rink . . . stays clear of ill-tempered people . . . aspires to enter the business world by becoming part of the Switch. JANET ANN HARTMAN .Ian Joyous and .Iubilant Likes good-looking clothes, as you can tell . . . lively and fun- loving . . . don't forget she likes to add to her pennant collection . . . member of the Y-Teens and the Glee Club . . . hardly ever seen without the gang . . . aim-secretary for a handsome boss. NANCY JEANNE HAUSER Nanc Dazzling Driver A valuable port of the Valistic-co-editor . . . member of the Y-Teens also . . . added to the success of the Junior Class Play . . . fond of steak, french-fried shrimp, and listening to music . . . has a burning desire to see the world-after college. MARLENE JOYCE HENNINGS Mar Pretty Smile One of the players on that winning team of Room l4's . . . has the hobby of collecting records and souvenirs , . . rhythm and blues music and swimming help to make her content . . . some local busi- ness school will enroll this pretty, dark haired girl. LEE HERMANN Duke Super Sportster Any outdoor sport will suit him . . . hunting and golfing are tops . . . a capella member . . . hos a hobby which should help him in his future work-guns . . . plans to become a state police- man, and his motto: There will be no tickets taken back by me! I ! FRED HOCHHAUSER Fritz Car Crazy THE AUTOMOBILE fills this Iad's life completely . . . collects auto- mobile magazines . . . knows lots about the new cars . . . our guess would be that his ambition is to own a Cadillac . . . must change his mind about rising early if' he wants to be a business man. DOLORES HORCHOLIC Dolly Room 6 Resident A familiar sight in the Sun Drug Store . . . sang for the Choir, typed for the Valistic, and gave her support to the Y-Teens . . . can't pass up a good book or a new record . . . nice smile . . . Indiana is her goal for next year. JAMES HULICK Jim Satirical Senior Hui keeps himself busy playing football, basketball, and base- boll . . . is forever keeping Room I0 in stitches . . . finds dancing fun . . . spends some of his leisure tinkering with his car . . . hopes to find a good iob-Westinghouse might be the answer. PATRICIA LOU JAMISON Pat Sports Star Terrific on the gym floor and a true sports-loving gal . . . active member of the Choir and Band . . . enioys everything about school except that long, LONG morning walk from Seventh Heaven . . . a cheerful Hi! for everyone . . . a cute little phys ed teacher. 16 SENIORS JANET LOUISE JOHNS an Seen at most of the dances . . . one of our eager fans who cheered the boys to victory at the football and basketball games . . . lunior member of the Y-Teens . . . never turns down anything to eat . . . can't give up the alarm clock yet-secretaries rise early! HOWARD G. JOHNSON 'Corky Talented Tenor A personality that's tops . . . always going to one meeting or another . . . terrific in basketball and football . . . being co-editor of the yearbook kept him busy . . . district choir . . . college in the fall to study chemistry or engineering. ELLEN SHIRLEY JOHNSON 'Shirl Personality Plus Terrific on the basketball and volle ball courts . . . likes to keep up on the latest happenings . I. . hobbies are skating, dancing, and wimmi doesn't like noisy study halls-likes to get her work s ng . . . done right . . . plans to be a good secretary some day. FRANK S. KALLAY Frank Happy Horn-Blower Proudly wears SHS's blue and gold -bond uniform . . . likes all kinds of sports . . . one of Mrs. Flannick's best boakkeepers . . . a basketball court a dependable yearbook salesman whiz on the . . . . . . hopes to go to business school to study accounting. THERESA MARIE KALUP Terry Soft Spoken lass A pleasant word and a kind word always reminds us of Terry . . . dancing, swimming, and watching TV are several of her favor. ites . . . has a warm spot in her heart for G. C. Murphy . . . office work rates high . . . main ambition is to be a good secretary. ELAINE S. KAZIMER EIaine Short and Sweet One of our lovely Swiss Misses with a ring on her finger . . . a sweet Prom Queen attendant . . . spends her spare time at usual teen-age pastimes . . . always enioys a good football or basket- ball game . . . ambition is to be a housewife. KATHLEEN M. KENNELLY Kay Sweet Songbird Showed her interest in music in the Glee Club and the Choir . . one of Room l5's dependables in intramural sports . . . helped out in the Camera Club and Y-Teen activities . . . a future Florence Nightingale after studying at Duquesne University. JOAN E. KOHLHAAS Jo Neat and Sweet Her hobby showed up in the attractive posters and drawings around SHS . . . faithful to the band, Valistic, and Y-Teens . . pretty long, dark hair . . . handy with the sewing machine . . to be a home ec teacher, college will come next. BARBARA ANN KOONTZ Barb Merry Maiorette A popular and pretty Swiss Miss who was made president of the Y-Teens . . . choir member for two years . . . reserves W-ednesday and Saturday nights for dancing . . . enioys playing the piano . . o great help to Room 10's intramurals . . . a future school teacher RICHARD K. KOONTZ Ken Football Favorite An outstanding leader . . . class president for two years . . II 'r u d s orts star member of Student Council for three years . . . a o n p . . likes to ioin the rest of the football team at the dances . . . has a soft spot for women . . . college will get this athlete next. 4 4 . rw rang V- me ,WV . . . - JOAN MARIE KRAWCZYK Joan Vivacious Main activities were Glee Club and Y-Teens . . . did a good iob in Our Miss Brooks . . . a Valistic typist . . . finds it hard to get up in the morning . . . usually seen with her many friends . . . plans for the future include being a secretary. MARY LOU KRIVJANIK Toody Fair Haired Femme On her list of hobbies, we find a circle around dancing and swim- ming . . . a special like in school is gym class . . . can be heard saying that POD tests are a big problem . . . next on her agenda is business school, followed by housekeeping. MARY PATRICIA LAFFEY Patty Y-Teen Sweetheart Dashing from a Candy Corporation meeting to Y-Teens, then on to a Valistic or SWISSVALIAN assignment-it's amazing she has time to lit in Bowling Club and the Glee Club . . . nice clothes and cars catch her eye . . . ambition-to get married someday. JOSEPH LAMBERTI Joey Riotous Ricardo Responsible for many of the crazy times had in Room 'I4 . . . football, baseball, and intramural games rounded out his sports life . . . smooth dancer . . . captain of the halI patrol . . . a star in I Love Lucy . . . plans to answer Uncle Sam's call. DAVID LEWIS Dave Safe Road Saint ls often on hand to cheer his favorite car lNo. 321 at the stock car races an to victory . . . would much rather put an old car to- gether than spend 45 minutes in Room 31 . . . may someday be styling our new cars . . . is the Air Force next? DAVID EUGENE LUDWIG Luddy Popular at the Piano ls always willing to sit down and beat out a few numbers . . . played for the Dance Band and was a member of the Stage Crew and Camera Club . . . his voice was frequently heard over the in- tercom . . . we may someday hear a dance band of Luddy's. EVA ANNE LUDWIG Eve Musically Minded Playing, making, or listening to music will make Eve happy . . . naturally she was a member of several music organizations-both the marching and dance bands . . . as an outside interest she likes to raise flowers . . . you guessed it-a future music instructor! FLORENCE LYNCH Flo A Live Wire A crazy, CRAZY kid land haw Room 8 loved itll . . . never let it be said that Flo was a wet blanket . . . a lo al supporter of the football and basketball teams . . . Y-Teen member . . . a long and attractive pony-tail . . . fixing miIady's locks is the business she plans to enter. BERNARD V. MADYDA Bern Call Me Sailor Special interests were the Chess Club, of which he was president and treasurer, and the Bowling and Camera Clubs . . . an able sports writer for the SWISSVALIAN . . . one of the 5th period singers . . . plans to ioin the Navy and be a world traveler. MARY MARIANI Mary Comptometer Kid Loads of fun to be with . . . has personality to burn . . . likes dancing and skating . . . thinks football is the greatest . . . doesn't exactly appreciate getting up early, but will have to grin and bear it when she starts to work as a comptometer operator. 18 SENIORS SARA JEAN MARTIN Sara Cute and Cheerful Wonderful personality . . . likes to dance, bowl, and above all loaf . . . one of those rare persons who has no dislikes . . . enioys writing letters . . . hopes to attend business school . . . will make some boss a sweet, willing, and able secretary. CHARLES MARTONI Charlie Hefty He-Man Tall, dark, and handsome is this Mr. America of SHS . . . his fine performances on the football field beliecl his nickname- The Slawest . . . an all 'round sportster who likes to eat and sleep, too . . . accomplished weight-lifter and tumbler. SANDRA MATTERN Sandy Nice to Know One of our sweetest and friendliest . . . many activities included band, Valistic, Y-Teens, and class plays . . . a radio and southem fried chicken fan . . . really enioys writing letters la good girl to knowlj . . . will represent SHS at Pitt next year. WESLEY R. MAU ST Wes Full of Fun lively and comical . . . plans to be in Uncle Sam's Air Force next lear . . . favorite hobbies are swimming and talking to the girls . . . opes to be an engineer someday . . . vows to be a bache or . . . will miss Room I and its activities. GUYTON ANTHONY MAZELLA Chico Ha Hunter PPY Would like someday to retire a millionaire . . . enioys hunting and fishing . . . dreams that maybe the Army will forget him . . . avoids women drivers . . . kept Room I very much alive . . . plans to work as a butcher next year. RICHARD McAFOOSE Mac Popular Prexy Quite well known for his straight-faced humor . . . active in football and basketball, plus being business manager of the SWISS- VALIAN . . . truly enioys taking pictures lespeciolly when they're of sports and girlsl . . . senior class president. JOYCE MARGARET McAlLlSTER Joyce Pretty and Popular Broken test tubes are nothing new to this Prom Court attendant . . . three year member of the Choir . . . all 'round club member- belongs to almost everything . . . likes to play the piano . . . enioys football games . . . hopes someday to be an airline hostess. PATRICK JAMES McCONNELl Flip Funn Fellow Y A familiar sight driving around town in Grano's truck . . . is slightly happier when in the company of girls . . . does a lot of swimming and dancing . . . well known in Room 'I4 , . . spent Monday after school at the bowling alleys . . . next, the Marines. ROBERT MCCRACKEN Cracko Jolly Jester Witty, good-natured, and good looking well describe our boy Cracko . . . one of our hard-hitting but unglorifiecl linemen on the field . . . banana splits are for him . . . tall, dark, and handsome . . . hopes to study criminology at a large college. MERCEDES McMlCHAEL Ce-Ce Witty and Winsome Could be depended upon to take an active part in intramurals . . . a member of Y-Teens and the Camera Club . . . doesn't appre- ciate underclassmen leaving assembly first . . . a good hair stylist, who should have quite a business as a beoutician. x P ,X Q 1 o S E Q RAY McNEMAR Mac Mad Musician One of our lucky seniors, who was able to wear a new band uniform this year . . . also uses his musical talent in the Choir . . . frequently seen driving around town and to all the sports events . . . blond and handsome . . . need a carpenter? Call Ray. ELIZABETH L. McQUADE Bett Mischievous Miss Y Better known as Mr. George's buddy . . . remembered for her serious CU comedy . . . Y-Teens and Camera Club . . . white bucks, green cars, and Jeff Chandler simply send her . . attractive dresser . . . wouldn't you like to be in Betty's classes when she's a teacher? KATHLEEN McTIERNAN Kay Likeable Lass Can enioy either a good book or perhaps a badminton game when she's not busy with the Y-Teens or the Candy. Corporation . . . ping-pong, swimming, and Scrabble . . . energetic and reliable . . . to become a private secretary, business school will be next. LAWRENCE E. MULKERIN Larry Serious Student A big asset to Room 27 . . . ardent member of the Chess Club . , . terrific in the iunior and senior class plays . . . admires reople who know how to enjoy life . . . two main interests in schoo were football and intramurals . . . ambition-low or engineering. PAUL NELSON Sam Reckless Red For laughs or o good ioke, just o to Paul . . . basketball, foot- ball, and cars are tops in his booi . . . his great humor will be sadly missed by Room 26 . . . Choir . . . speaks his own brand of German . . . TV and radar at Westinghouse is the work for him! BERTRAM NEMITZ Bert Long-Term Leader Occupied the presidency of Student Council, Chess Club, and his homeroom . . . still had time to work on the SWISSVALIAN and take port in the Bowling Club and senior play . . . well-known and well-liked . . . college and a career as a foreign diplomat. NANCY NEWMAN Fuzzy Chic Chick Y-Teens, Glee Club, end Valistic were Nancy's favorite activities in school will always remember German class . . . if she were a teacher, there would be no homework on week ends . . . aims to enter college and later become o dietitian. MURDO NEWTON Scotty Boy with a Bagpipe Music and vocation rate high-tests and homework don't rate at all . . . an expert on the drums and bagpipe . . . pleasant to everyone . . . next year will find him serving his country with the U. S. Army . . . following this, he hopes to become an electrician. MARY LOUISE NOWAK Mary Lou Avid Artist Could draw and listen to rhythm and blues records all dal long . . , activities in school included Y-Teens and the Camera Clu . . . happy in the pool and on the dance floor as well as at home collecting souvenirs . . . a future commercial artist. NORMAN NYBERG Norm Happy Hot-Rodder Faithful member of the band for four years . . . distrusts women, not only driving but walking in traffic, too! . . . driving, tearing apart, or putting together cars keep this lad content . . . the U. S. Marines will have his company next. 20 SENICRS MARY LOU ONDERICK Lou Peppy Personality look for her at the football and basketball games and you'll see lots of pep and real school spirit . . . Glee Club, Y-Teens, Bowling Club, and intramural games . . . has been rumored that she is the mouth of Room 14 . . . will ioin the career gals. MARY PACE Mare Able Actress One of our lovel stars in the iunior class play of '53 . . . will be remembered for liar portrayal of the Brooklyn girl . . . a Y-Teen- er , . . always laughing or making someone else laugh . . . plans to return to regular classes at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. ANGELINE MARIE PALMIERO Ange Pert Pony-Tail A bright smile over the glass cases at the Pastry Pantry . . . goes for intramural sports, especially basketball and volleyball . . . Oh, how I hate to get up in the morning is her theme song . . . flying fingers over the comptometor keys. JULIA ANN PERLA Judy Accomplished Artist A peppy lass who spends most of her time sketching and drawing those beautiful posters for SHS . . . dancing, skating, and music are on the top of her like list . . . a good worker at B 8 K's . . . Y-Teens . . . hopes to be a commercial artist. CHARLES O. PETERSON Moe Big and Brainy Never a dull moment when Moe's around . . . one of the tallest boys in school . . . a :reed demon on the ty ewriter . . . enioys cutting it up on the ance floor . . . to maze a million or two is his ambition, but first-his service hitch. PAUL PLANINICH Peter Paul Cool Color Guard Cars and hot-rods are his specialty . . . an active member of the Road Saints, proudly wearing their locket . . . working at Grana's suits him fine, because he iust loves to eat . . . after enlisting in the voluntary draft, plans to become a machinist. ROBERTA PRENTICE Bobbie Sweet Seamstress Here's a gal with a hobby that should pay off some day-making money! . . . for relaxation, enioys swimming and listening to the radio . . . a friendly, pleasant girl to know . . . hopes to be say- ing Number, please to old and new friends. THOMAS EDWARD RAMSEY The Ram Special in Sports One of the reasons why SHS's football team was so great . . . always played a game with his whole heart in it . . . hated to be a loser, and tried not to be one . . . basketball, Choir, and Varsity Club . . . enjoys travel and cars . . . the Army looms ahead. DAVID RAVELLA Dave Crazy Chemist A REAL expert on the trombone lplays in student concerts with the Pittsburgh Symphonyj . . . Chess Club and band . . . a regular on the Honor Roll . . . cars and girls . . . plans to attend Pitt in preparation for a career as a doctor. NANCY M. RAYBOULD Nanc Football Fan Is going to make a pretty freshie at Pitt next year . . . keeps busy at SHS with the Y-Teens and Camera Club . . . goes all out for swimming, dancing, and skating . . . likes to be around people at all times . . . has an aversion for big black notebooks! ilw 1' QQAUIS-. I! - ' . I M' NANCIE JEAN REDSHAW Nance Skillful Skater A member of the Glee Club, Y-Teens, and Camera Club . . . long-haired lass . . . frequently seen at the skating rink . . . played on the intramural teams, too . . . has an ambition to become a professional skater, then a homemaker. ALICE REYNOLDS Ally Lots of Steam And full of bounce when leading cheers . . . kept Y-Teens, Student Council, Bowling Club, and the Choir lively . . . a photographer's delight . . . added her Ioveliness to the Prom Court . . . dancing and ice skating . . . someday soon will be a pert receptionist. RUTH ROE Ruth Budding Biologist A pleasant disposition and wann smile . . . relishes pizza and football . . . participant in the Camera Club, Y-Teens, and Choir . . . one of Miss Sutter's No. 'I typists . . . avoids work of any kind . . . has in view college to become a biologist. JOHN SCOTT Scotty Great Gardener Another of those poor souls who made the long climb up the hill . . . likes to use his spare time working as a gardener . . . an able manager for the football team and a member of the band . . . wants to be a millionaire through business investments. ELLEN SENKA Ellen Petite and Sweet Would prefer a life that didn't include homework and exams . . . but plenty of dancing and clothes would suit her to a T . . . has an interesting hobby-collecting miniature dolls . . . ever hear her reading shorthand with the girls in Room 8? SANDRA SHOGREN Sandy Unmatched for Personality Junior and Senior class plays, Y-Teens, SWISSVALIAN co-editor, Valistic, Choir, and band kept Sandy running around . . . hobbies include dramatics and art . . . specials include pretty clothes, travel- ing, and modern art . . . college and a successful career. JOHN SMITH Smitty Popular Boy Thinks eating is 'ust great but doesn't want to get fat . . . prob- ably won't, as he llikes swimming and archery . . . can always sit down and read a good book . . . wonderful personality and smile . . . has been promoted to PFC in the reserves-will ioin the reg- ulars next. NINA GRACE SMITH Nin Top Typist Graced with pretty blonde hair and a neat appearance . . . Y-Teens, Choir, Bow ing Club, and Valistic . . . plays for that homeroom of stars-14 . . . one of the more active vocalizers at the pep meetings . . . Pinkerton's will help make her the private secre- tary she wants to be. RICHARD LEE SMITH Smitty Running Richard Fastest boy on the football field . . . member of the Varsity Club . . . says he likes sleeping, food, and women . . . could dance for hours, but wouIdn't spend a few minutes on math , . . will be wearing the traditional khaki for Uncle Sam before long. RUSSELL W. SPANGLER Rusty Flickering Flick Could always enioy a good game of football or basketball . . . was a good bet for homeroom intramural sports . . . has a good ear for his friends' troubles . . . a good education is next in line- then he hopes to sit back and let the money pour in. 22 SENIORS JOHN STAROSKY Burr Best in Bowling When we think of trials and iuries, we'll always remember Jack as he pleaded nat guilty in the business law class play . . . girls, food, and cars . . . member of the Bowling Club . . . a Cadillac Daddy when he gets to be a steam-fitter. DOROTHY SULLIVAN Dot Terrific Bowler loads of personality . , . cuts a real cute figure on the dance floor . . . like any average person, Dot likes to eat . . . listening to records provides relaxation during her spare time . . . for a glamorous hairdo, visit Dot's shop when she becomes a beautician, ROBERT V. TAMMARIELLO Tammy A Wonderful Guy President of the Choir-has a line voice, too . . . a great asset to our football team . . . sophomore class treasurer . . . kept busy in Student Council and Varsity Club . . . a good citizen . . . a handsome aviator, but first you'll soo him on some college campus. ROBERT E. TEMPLE Bob Car Crazy One of our most avid outdoor fans . . . is much happier when in the woods hunting or beside a stream, fishing . . . has an inter- est in photography . . . frequently seen behind the wheel, going to and fro . . . college is a possibility for the future. .IOANNE MIRIAM THOM Joan Steady and Reliable Valistic staff . . . Y-Teens . . . has an extreme dislike for those early Monday morning tests . . . a favorite hobby is collecting pennies . . . favors Fridays and having a good time . . . ambitious to become a future secretary. ROBERT THOMPSON Bubs Tycoon Type One of the Candy Corporation tycoons . . . plays a cool clarinet in the band . . . along with the other boys, he likes girls, money, cars, and vacations . . . doesn't trust women drivers, in spite of the statistics . . . call Bob for future plumbing troubles. WILLA JANE TROUT Willa Red Haired Riot A wonderful disposition . . . happy member af the Y-Teens . . . enioyed two years with the Glee Club and the Valistic staff . . . added her enthusiasm to the cheering section at every game . . . likes to get behind the wheel and in the water . . . a future secretary. SIDNEY A. URAM Tiger Chess Champ At lunch time, you could usually find Sid playing chess in Room 7 . . . naturally a member of the Chess Club . . . a really efficient manager of the baseball and basketball teams . . . likes girls, cars, and lab work . . . W 8 .l next year, then comes medical school. PATRICIA UREY Pat Light Haired lovely Bowling Club, Glee Club, and the Valistic filled in any extra time . . . has one complaint about SHS-hot water in the fountains . . . played on Room l4's winning intramural team . . . is waiting to hear those wedding bells chime-for her. ELIZABETH VACCARO Betty Our Beautiful Queen Not only our head maiorette, but our lovely Prom Queen, too . . . active in Y-Teens, Valistic, Glee Club, and on the SWISSVALIAN , . . pretty, with personality . . . enioys most music but not the sound of the late bell . . . some business office will be lucky. an f 5' cgagkp, a VELMA VIRGINIA VEITH Dolly Full of Fun Never a dull moment when she's at hand , . . those many clever drawings in the Valistic were due to the talent of the art editor- Dolly , . . essential member of the Y-Teens and Camera Club . . . work, to earn travel money so she can visit all forty-eight states. JOSEPH B. VELTRE Bart Ace in Activities Student Council, Valistic, Choir, Bowling Club president and iunior class treasurer . . . hobbies are singing la good bass voicel and dancing Cthis boy can really GOI . . . ready with a helping hand . . . hopes that college will be next on his agenda. BARBARA VENTURINI Barb Lots of Pep! Lots of Steam! too . . . one of our pep y cheerleaders . . . pleasing to the eye and well-known for her l,ong hair . . . loves ballet dancing . . . a good conversationalist, who hopes to study iournolism in some lucky college . . . will she be another Dorothy Kilgallan? DOLORES WALENDZIEWICZ Lolo Tireless Talker One of those members of Room 8 who enioyed chit-chatting with her friends . . . really smooth on the dance floor . . . slim and blonde . . . ought to make a good housekeeper after all those trips to home ec . . . plans to work following graduation. LINDA LEE WALKER Lynn Soon a Secretary Dancing and swimming head the list of this future secretary's hobbies . . . always held her own in those lively conversations . , . likes iust about everything in school . . . plans to take up some line of office work-probably secretarial-in business school. KATHLEEN WEBB Kathy Pert Pianist A familiar sight in the band, with her trusty horn . . . music of any kind rates high with Kathy . . . walks the long road to the Square . . . an expert on the gym floor . . . came back to Swissvale from Little Rock . . . next year will be college and after that, teaching. BERNICE JEAN WEISS Bern Aquabelle Always has a friendly hello . . . active member of the Y-Teens . . . like most people, Bern enioys good food . . . loves water sports, such as boating, swimming, and diving . . . a very neat dresser . . . will make an efficient secretary, iudging from her Valistic work. JOHN DENNIS WHALEN Denny Dennis the Menace Can be found around the vicinity of Room 27 . . . active in the intramural games . . . hobby is keeping the car running . . . especially likes girls . . . one of our taller seniors . . . hopes to be wearing bell bottomed trousers and swabbing the deck one of these days. HARRIET JEAN WILLIAMS Har Devoted Dancer One of our lively cheerleaders . . . made the trip over to the Star Bowling Alleys every Monday night after school . . . likes to avoid Sunday drivers . . . quite enioys the habit of eating . . . an accomplished dancer, who hopes to continue and become a professional. BETTY LOU WRIGHT Betty Lou Busy Blonde Possesses lots of vim, vigor, and vitality . . . a Y-Teener, Choir member, Camera Clubber, and receptionist . . . remembered for her role in Our Miss Brooks . . . o very fair and attractive blonde . . . will attend business school with the idea of becoming a private secretary. 24 JOHN ZELEN Jack Bouncing Bowler A faithful member of the Bowling Club, who dislikes those underclassmen dashing out of assembly before the seniors . . . makes lots of noise at pep meetings . . . hobby-stamp collecting . . . custom made cars are his great love . . . aims to be a super auto mechanic. EDWIN J. ZINMAN Eddie Nose for News Can often be seen peering anxiously into the Vulistic box, awaiting news stories . . . active in the Camera Club and Chess Club . . . claims an interest in achieving prestige, honor, and acclaim . . . as a step in that direction plans to attend Pitt next fall. Members ofthe Class of '55 not pictured: STEVE BLAZINA KATHLEEN KOPFER lTransferred from Allentown, Pa.l JOSEPH MAZZONI Class treasurer Bob Tammar iellop president Dick McAfoose secretary Pat Gengep vice president Ken Koontz. Tom Fulton, Jovonna Cimino, Danny Scctt, Georgia Simko. Next to the senior year, the junior year is surely the happiest! No cloud of gloom darkens the faces of juniors, because they know they still have a whole year to enjoy in school. Looking back on the many exciting events of the year, a few dates stand out prominently. August 31-this was the first day of school, and the happy faces of Karlin Clinger, Janet Reid, and Jerry Jackson showed how glad they were to be back. After all, what is there to do in the summer? October was the month of elections, and the Class of '56 proved their good sense by electing a girl, Jovonna Cimino, as president, Tom Troubles Fulton as vice-president, Georgia Simko as secretary, and Danny Scott as treasurer. November was a busy month for Gene Kane, Margie Adams, Pat Ferrence and others, for on the night of November 'I9 they made their shining debut on stage in the class comedy, My Little Margie. And Thanksgiving came so fast that it caught Lyn Koontz, Howdy Hoffman, and Madeline Klaus without a turkey! In December, the thought of Christmas set Joann Chadwick and the Slantz twins to worrying about their Christmas lists. Then came January and Feb- ruary, which crept slowly by, unrelieved by final exams. But then, at last, came March, when an enthusiastic junior class began preparations for their top social event-the Prom. April 29-At last! lt is the evening of the Prom, with its theme of Moon- light and Roses and everyone dressed in his best and looking so attractive. The big question of the evening, Who will be Queen? kept all the guests in a dither. This was an evening we would like to prolong! With the coming of May, the Class of '56 began to realize that it was not long for this world. We had tried our best to make history, it will be concluded next year. CLASS OF '56 Charles Jadot Marwin Rubenstein Pat Harencame Patty Roberts Jean Slantz Matt McKim 27 Mariorie Adams Donna Alexander James Amtower Drew Anderson Anita Andrechak Audrey Artem Ed Augusty Tom Baine Anthony Barbarino Geraldine Barry Rosemarie Bavolar Sam Begg Carole Beninali Eleanor Bodner Joseph Brattina Florence Butler Louis Byers larry Camberg Audrey Capezxuto Joseph Capauuto Jimmy Carson Georgetta Catone Michael Cencarik Joann Chadwick Dorothy Charnick Tom Clawson Karlin Clinger Jovonna Cimino Joe Colondre William Cottom Albert Cramer Cosimo Cravotta Cynthia Crawford Gary Daniels Carol Deller Eileen Denny Vince Desimone Rosemarie DiChiera Carole Donnelly Alice Doyle Mary Dravecky Robert Dreistadt Barbara Dufalla Sue Dunay Eileen Early Dolores Evanchec Carol Farkas Pat Ferrence Dolores Fletcher Philomena Flolta Joan Forgione Marlene Frank Tom Fulton Fred Glasgow Bill Glenn Dan Good Herman Goubeoud Gary Hoberle Gilbert Harris .lane Hartzfeld Marian Havranek Howard Hoffman Mary Ann Holley Phyllis Hotuiec Jerome Jackson James Jenkins Francis Johns Cecelia Jones Marie Jones Jerry Jones ,, x A Q , . aff: 15 HONOR ROLL Seniors listed below have maintained an average of 90 or better for their four years in high school. The underclassmen have achieved an average of 90 or better for the first 24 weeks of school, with no grade below 85. These are representative, all round students, whose leadership and citizenship are ofa high order. SENIORS EARL BENNER VIRGINIA CALDWELL MILDRED DeTURK NANCY HAUSER DOLORES HORCHOLIC JUNIORS MARJORIE ADAMS PHILOMENA FLOTTA KATHERINE JOYCE ARLENE PAGANO STEPHANIE STONE SOPHOMORES JOSEPH COLAGUORI FRANK HABIC HOWARD JOHNSON BARBARA KOONTZ EVA LUDWIG SANDRA MATTERN TLAWRENCE MULKERIN BERT NEMITZ ZISDAVID RAVELLA SANDRA SHOGREN NINA SMITH ROBERT THOMPSON EDWIN ZINMAN RUTH LUDWIG AUDREY MILLER NICK MORAYTIS rI:Valedictorian 'I'Salutatorian KATHY RADAKOVIC NANCY RAYNOR PAUL SCHULTZ ARDEN SCHWEINBERG WILLIAM SHORTZ NANCY SIMONELLI MICHAEL VALKO MARTHA WAHL CAROL WHALEN JAMES ZETWO 30 CLASS OF '57 Never could have been found a more nerv- ous bunch of sophomores than the ones who started high school in September of 1954! But before long we lost our iitters and began to fit into the routine. The first big lesson was learning how a pass slip works land even harder-how to get onel and the second, getting used to hearing ourselves called zombie. This year's sophomores have entered all the activities the school has to offer-sports, publications, parties, and politics. Franny Conti, Larry Olinger, Ruthie Ludwig, John De- Lucia, Bucky Norris and Ardy Schweinberg, competed, by way of campaign speeches, for the office of president, with Franny coming up the winner. iHe still hasn't gotten us the ele- vators he promisedl. Ardy Schweinberg was elected vice-president, Pat Wollerton, trea- surer, and Connie Koval, secretary. The sophs produced by far the best support for the Honor Roll. When the Class of '57 graduates, the colleges had better be pre- pared to hand out plenty of scholarships to Ardy Schweinberg, Put Wollerton, Connie Koval Franny Conti. these Einsteins. The Soph Hop was a gay affair, with beau- tiful Fall decorations which caused many blis ters on our well-worked fingers. Almost pro fessional entertainment was provided by Gretchen Paff, Dot Bechtol, Nancy Simonelli Barbara Nemitz, Noreen Whalen, Carol Grimm, Joan Spangler, with Ardy Schwein- berg as emcee. To the football team we contributed Franny Conti, Tony Lamberti, Louis Green, Al Reid, Bernie DiBernardo, Bob Klemmer, Bucky Nor- ris, Dave McGough, and letterman-Bill Creighton. ln the JV games, Franny, Dave and Bill were steadies. We zombies also contributed to Open House, with Aldean Johns, Sally Wonders, Gretchen Kelley, Joe Colaguori, and John Anderson taking parts in showing a typical school day. We are proud that our advisers seem to feel that the Class of '57 is an up and coming one, and we'll do our best to keep them thinking so. I mf - .45 Q . kgs, yy is 3 , y' A225 kg Q lax,-SRU N may Nw . I l A J' ,,,.. v. 4 551 sa' -1. ' an ' 1 1 PM P -'rf A . ' if A ,,.. W V ' P 0 may L-if ,A 1 ff? , L1 g, , s A in-n JF- . u 6 A9 in A up dd ' fi 1 5 fl! E 'J lha V52 if V .Y ,v - if 41 il 415' 1 M'3 EL. , Aa yi.-LA? T Seated around table: Connie Koval, Noreen Whalen, Jovonna Cimino, Frances McAllister, Nancy Price, Sandra Mattern, Bert Nemitz, Pat Genge, Ruth Ludwig, Audrey Miller. Standing: Anthony Barbarino, Bucky Norris, Ronnie Scharbo, Tom Fulton, Franny Conti, Dick McAfoose, Corky Johnson, Bob Tammariello, Ken Koontz, Joe Veltre, Ally Reynolds, Ardy Schweinberg. Every Monday morning all the members of Student Council met in Room 19 to discuss matters pertaining to the student body. The meeting will please come to order, the secre- tary will read the minutes ofthe last meeting. How many times has Bert Nemitz, president of Student Council, repeated these words! Of course vice-president, Ken Koontz, was also present to lend a hand. Then Pat Genge, sec- retary, read the minutes, and treasurer Joe Veltre gave his report on the financial situation. Student Council is made up of a represen- tative from each homeroom and school organ- ization. Each member does his part and this close cooperation is what makes Student Coun- cil such a smooth running organization. This group is responsible for many of the activities in SHS. One of the most popular of these is the dances, especially the Victory Dance at the close of the 'Football season. They also take charge ofthe intramural games and hold the basketball finals in the Dickson gym. To top off the year, they arrange S-enior Day, perhaps the most looked-forward-to day of the year. None of this could be possible without Mr. Toth, who was always willing to give his time and aid. STUDENT COUNCIL QUILL and SCROLL This trio, honorary members of the Inter- national Society of Quill and Scroll, represent a high degree of journalistic endeavor and loyalty to Swissvale High's publications. Jim, as feature editor of the Valistic, and Ed, as news editor, kept up a high standard of work all the time they were associated with the paper. Jim also assisted in the literary portion of the yearbook. Ed Zinman, Sandra Shogren, Jim Craig. Sandy, whose second home was Room 6, brought her original touch and her depend- ability to the editing of the 1955 SWISS- VALIAN. Mrs. Rita Schmitt, Valistic sponsor, and Miss Elizabeth Jacobs, adviser to the SWISSVALIAN, sponsored the Jane Grey Swisshelm chapter of Quill and Scroll. HONOR AWARDS Kathleen Kopfer, a newcomer from Allentown, fitted right in with the Class of 1955 here at SHS. Kathy is pointing to two recently added plaques, one of which will record the names of the vale- dictorian and salutatorian of classes be- ginning with 1950. The other will record the winners of the Rotary Club award, instituted this year and presented to the senior who is rated tops in citizenship. A Golden Anniversary project of the local Rotarians, this award carries with it a twenty-five dollar U. S. Savings Bond. SWISSVALIAN This year's SWISSVALIAN was made pos- sible by the business staff, who carefully watched the money and tried to str-e-t-ch it, plus the editorial staff, who wrote many of the writeups you are reading now. Hours of work, patience, and frustration were put into these 84 pages. Not only physical activity was exerted but mental effort, too! To understand how the book was put together, we shall go back to an evening after school, to the one and only home of the yearbook-Room 6. Ooooh! I cut her elbow off! Which dog- gone twin is it--Lyn or Jo? Then things would run along smoothly for awhile until some of the senior Writeups would disappear. A ghost? A goblin? A thief? No, lust hidden under a pile of debris on the counter. Great! The Writeups found, now we can really get moving. Uh-oh! What's this? Several extra pages! ln the begin- ning, every inch of space was accounted for, and now we find four extra pages. How could that possibly be? lSomeone doesn't know that 5 comes after 42. Now we move over to the desk and the accounts. What? Two hundred dollars in debt! Impossible-couldn't be-but it is true. En- Sandy and Corky seated com layout ideas? gravings, printing, and covers-all this adds up, and not much income. Now, the problem is: how to raise that money l ! Selling pencils? Hocking used Valistics? No-there is another way. Patrons. Such goings-on continued into the wee hours, and after much laughing, lots of gruel- ing labor, and perhaps a few snacks, the weary workers would leave. So endeth another working day, and two more pages finished, a little closer to the goal -the finished yearbook! Mr. F. S. Huot of the Kopp Glass Co. signs on the dotted line as business manager Dick McAfoose looks on approvingly. fortably in the library. Could they be searching for new Top-Seated: Kathi Collins, Joyce McAllister, Barb Venturini, Pat Laffey. Standing: Joan Krawczyk, Sandy Mattern, Nancy Dickson, Bernie Madyda, Janet Donohue Nancy Dannels. Lower-Seated: Barb Koontz, Toni Badali, Pat Genge, Betty Vaccaro. Standing: Jim Craig, Bert Nemitz. I 'Q' -N 625251555559 ,1 .7 f:1: ,:.Q:,- fy .. A I X , ...,, WM, -P fw A - tx Q x 3' Q E? X X X Q Q i s Q N!. .x ..,,.,, 1, ,n,.. .w-Rf M W S 9 T gf W S wa, . 5 il ..,. r , L. vi ,f , X Q.... 55 : Q W '1 0 ' ' Q vwzgsgf, inf , Qf1gjVfi. ,K Lsit wxmg Q, :KM f We - ., QM 1,4 V E S Yi K Q Z -2 mi i . -ms, ,ijwzzxv 55255223 ff' M fx apwiwf, - ,. 5 X wr' Q Seated: Ed Zinman, Velma Veith, Nancy Hauser, Nancy Dannels. Standing: Jim Craig, John Domer, Joe Veltre. VALISTIC Things really kept moving in Room 6 the weeks a VALISTIC was to come out. Cries of What happened to the correction fluid? rang out, intermingled with the anguished groans of someone who had iust gotten mimeograph ink on her new dress. Co-editors Nancy Hauser and Nancy Dan- nels worked many nights after school, trying to meet their deadlines land succeedingl. News Editor Ed Zinman consumed an enorm- ous amount of aspirin trying to rewrite his stories, while Feature Editor Jim Craig wore out three whips trying to get his in! At the last minute, Joe Veltre, the capable Sports Editor, would come running in with the latest intramural scores. And good use was made of Art Editor Velma Veith's artistic ability. There was never a dull moment, as typists ran around looking for correction fluid and mimeographers coaxed the machine to PLEASE work, for iust one more page! Miss George iwho later became Mrs. Schmittj seemed to have inexhaustable pati- ence, as she helped iron out problems that threatened to drive everyone else batty. Champion Salesmenz Sidney Uram lRoom 101, Pat Jamison iRoom 2637 Geraldine Biehl illoom 1815 Evelyn Connelly iRoom 141. Maiorettes: Patty Roberts, Connie Koval, Marlene Seman, Betty Vaccaro, Bobbie Barefoot, Barbara Koontz. First Row: Frank Gambino, Russell Ragan, James Cimino, LaVerne Johnson, Ruth Ludwig, Edward Onafrey, Joe Cresto, Gilbert Smith, Frank Coletta, Pat Urbanic, John Preusse, Emmett O'Hare, John Cresto, Dale Hayes. Second Row: Marie Capezzuto, Eva Ludwig, Kathy Webb, Sandra Mattern, Carol Coleman, Ronald Dukate, Richard Sadvary, William Hood, John Chalus, William Thompson, Pat Jamison, Peggy Beatty, Charlene Flass, Lois Lanyi. Third Row: Robert Lucas, Richard Bennett, Paul Schultz, Georgia Simko, Rita Wach, Joan Kohlhaas, Ray Mc- Nemar, Cosimo Cravotta, James White, Robert Millslagle, Sandra Shogren, Mariorie Adams, Shirley Sposit, Dolores Evanchec, Robert Thompson. Fourth Row: Paul Planinich, Nick Moraytis, Tom Scanio, Frank Kallay, Howard Hoffman, Edward Frantz, David Ravella, Norman Nyberg, William Coleman, Louis Lanyi, Jerome Jackson, Don Good. SWISSVALE HIGH SCHOOL BAND Marlene Seman, Barb Koontz, Betty Vaccaro, Bobbie Bare- foot, Connie Koval, Patty Roberts. How proud Swissvale High has always been of her majorettes, as they lead the band through their tricky routines. Townspeople and students alike find it a real pleasure to watch them as they prance across town to the field to put on their demonstrations during half- time. This year we lose seniors Barbara Koontz, Betty Vaccaro, and Bobbie Barefoot, but have, to carry on next year, Marlene Seman, Connie Koval, and Patty Roberts. And band members! Remember those sev- enth periods at Dickson Field? And how, at 3:05, the temperature would rise at least ten degrees? Remember how the passersby would stop and listen to the calls Right flank, left flank-march! And Double to the rear! All this, and precision marching, too! Then the beginning of the halftime show! With ranks in order and our brand new uni- forms in perfect condition, we would make our entrance, spelling out S-W-I-S-S-V-A-L-E H-l-G-H S-C-H-O-O-L B-A-N-D. Below is an example of one of our routines, showing off our uniforms to their best advantage. First Row: L. Scolata, A. Reynolds, V. Caldwell, J. Joyce, N. Dickson, B. Barefoot, T. Badali, C. Deller, C. McMichael, P. Jamison. Second Row: J. McAllister, N. Smith, R. Roe, S. Shogren, G. Wahl, D. Alexander, F. Mc- Allister, D. Alexander, B. Wright. Third Row: R. McNemar, C. Johnson, A. Tammariello, S. Begg, B. Tammariello, J. Veltre, J. Capezzuto, T. Ramsey. Fourth Row: D. Maury, B. Madyda, S. Anderson, A. Barbarino, L. Hermann, D. Martin, L. Camberg, G. Kane. Strains from Red Wing, Just Another Polka, and No Man ls an lsland filled SHS with melody almost every fifth period during the year. A peek into the auditorium would show the group of some sixty boys and girls who were responsible for this harmony, along with Mr. Hill, who held them together-but not without some hard work! It was an interesting sight to watch Mr. Hill trying to get some syncopated beat into the sopranos or nearly bursting a button at the tenors' high F. The altos and basses came in for their share of exhortation, as they were re- minded about pitch, change of key, and harmony. A CAPPELLt After all these corrections, the choir would get all set to really do it right, when some silly soprano's giggle would create the com- mand, Start walking-five minutes. After another start, the voices would finally blend in such sweet harmony that the choir was sur- prised at themselves and Mr. Hill delighted. Representing our choir at District Choir, held in Moon Township this year, were Corky John- son, Ginny Caldwell, Joe Veltre, and Pat Jami- son. After tryouts at District, Corky was selected to go on to State Choir at Minersville where he sang second tenor under John Ray- mond, guest conductor of the 200 voice choir. First Row: K. Radakovic, R. Foote, N Slmonelll P Flotta J McWilliams S Stone J Thompson, J. Radelia, G. Kelley. Second Row: J. Ghrist, J. Ford, J. Waters J Koontz M Wahl B Nemltz M Dravecky G. Simko, B. McTiernan. Thixd Row: J. Barclay, R. Maior, J. Smolinslu D Hayes S Amodeo J Malley R Berry D. Saienni. Fourth Row: T. Hall, T. Delia, B. Shortz, C OConnor S Maury J laverde F Habla P Boory, R. Weber. HOIR OFFICERS Toni Badali, as secretary-trea- surer of the choir, was one girl who kept some sixty boys and girls in line and out of debt. Bob Tammy Tammariello, presi- dent, took over in Mr. HiII's absence and led the choir in its many popular Fred Waring ar- rangements. Vice-president Tom Ramsey was always there with his flashing smile. Left to Right: Koontz Twins, .loan Forgione, Arlene Pagano, Hank Weber, Pat McTiernan, Jones Twins. To Right of Ladder: Sam Rocco, Jack McKibben, Dick Sadvary. On Ladder: Georgetta Catone, Bill Glenn, Mike Cencarik. These art students found that there were more fields in art than steps on these ladders. They explored painting, sculpture, design, lettering, figure drawing and reproduction in block prints and silk screen, to name only a few. One of the main features of the art classes every year is the Woman's Club poster contest, in which the art students take an active part. Awards are given for the outstanding posters of the group. Winners of last year's contest included Bob Dreistadt and Herman Gou- beaud. Our artists, under Mr. Boak's inspiring direc- tion, are responsible for the fine scenery of the iunior and senior class plays, as well as for the many attractive posters we see in our halls throughout the year. Around the Ladder: Mary Lou Nowak, Donna Danielson, Sandy Shogren, Janet Donohue, George Whitehead, Rusty Spangler, Paul Planinich, John Domer, Vic Galbraith. On the ladder: Velma Veith, Barb Venturini, Yvonne Brugh. ART CLASSES RECEPTIONISTS Kneeling: Mary Ann Holley, Phyllis Hotuiec, Pat Murray, Marion Havranek Marlene Frank, Carol Cardiff. Standing: Kathy Ritmanich, Joan Steele, Nancy Allen, Janet Donohue. Y-TEENS A BIG spaghetti dinner at the Methodist Church started the Y-Teens rolling this year. Christmas activities included trimming the tree here at SHS and helping with the hang- ing of the greens at the East Liberty YWCA. Then came Candlelight, at which junior girls became full- fledged members. Following the initiation a little treat was served-and then the music began for dancing. The high- light of the evening was the crowning of Pat Laffey as Y- Teen Sweetheart. All during the year the girls worked to build up their fund which awards a senior girl a scholarship. Nancy Dickson, treasurer: Nancy Dannels, vice-presidentp Barb Koontz presidentp Pat laffey, secretary and Y-Teen Sweetheart. 47 ,,,,.. CANDY CORPORATION A Clark bar, please, no, make it a Hershey. These familiar requests e c h o e d through the halls every lunch- time and after school. We are fortunate to have such a thriving organization in our school, from which so many lucky students receive large dividends every spring. The SHS Candy Corporation is a miniature model of a life- size business. They have stockholders and officers who keep it a going concern. Yvonne Brugh was elected chief, with Pat Laffey assist- ing, and when it came to money, Joan Steele was the one to see. Pat Ferrence, sec- retary, reported Madeline Klaus as the star salesman. l Pat Laffey, vice-president, shows one of the Candy Corporation's most popular products, while Madeline Klaus and Yvonne Brugh eat up the profits. Joan Steele, who always has her eye on the money angle, tempts Pat Ferrence with a candy bar. Y-Teen members on opposite page are, in the upper photo, seated: Joan Krawczyk, Ellen Senka, Pat Jamison, Yvonne Brugh, Pat Urey, Mary Ann Cresto, Nancy Allen, Toni Badali, Nancy Raybould, Pat Genge. Standing: Mary lou Onderick, Betty Lou Wright, Dolly Horcholic, Judy Perla, Kathi Collins, Joyce McAllister, Doris Alexander, Betty Vaccaro, Jeanne Barefoot, Barb Venturini. Second Picture-Seated: Peggy Beatty, Kay McTiernan, Bernice Weiss, Nina Smith, Janet Hartman, Sandy Mattern, Kathi Webb, Nancy Hauser, Billie DeTurk, Mary Lou Hainsey. Standing: Joanne Thom, Joan Kohlhaas, Janet Donohue, Carol Grigg, Donna Danielson, Nancy Newman, Betty McQuade, Mary lou Nowak, Velma Veith, Kay Kennelly, Ruth Roe. Third Picture-First Row: Donna Alexander, Carole Beninati, Frances McAllister, Noreen Kennelly. Y-TEENS Second Row: Jovonna Cimino, Eleanor Bodner, Marion Havranek, Jean Slantz, Pat Robinson, Arlene Pagano, Pat Murray, Barbara Locke, Barbara lee Williams, Eileen Early. Third Row: Joan Slantz, Georgia Simka, Janet Wolfe, Carole Donnelly, Shirley Sposit, Merelene Stein, Carol Farkas, Mary Dravecky, Gerry Barry, Alice Doyle. Lower Photo-First Row: Joann Chadwick, Judy Joyce, Carol Lucas, Marion Venturella. Second Row: Carol Deller, Eileen Denny, Audrey Artem, Audrey Capezzuto, Gerry Slattery, Florence Butler, Marlene lichka, Georgetta Catone, Gertie Wahl, Joan Steele. Third Row: Marlene Seman, Sally McGregor, Theresa Weiner, Madeline Klaus, Koontz Twins, Judy McWilliams, Pat McTiernan, Margie Adams, Kathy Ritmanich, Karlin Clinger. Seated: Bert Nemitz, Madeline Klaus, Bernie Madyda. ' Standing: Sidney Uram, Barbara Litfin, Rosemarie Errera, Barbara Nemitz, Ed Zinman, Jim Craig, Barbara McTiernan, Wesley Maust. CHESS CLUB l say there, old bean, your queen's in danger! No it's not knights in armor-only the SHS Chess Club, practicing for a big game. Although not too successful, the boys Cancl girlsl had a lot of good times. They played both at home and away, playing five games at each match. ln this, its second year, the club added five girls to its membership. Bert Nemitz was elected president and was aided by vice- president Bernie Madyda. Due to the fact that the club did not enter the league in time, SHS was not included in the schedule and couldn't play as many games as they did last year. ln two games that were played, they lost to Taylor Allclerdice by a score of 4-'I. In competition with Mt. Lebanon, they tied 2112-2v2. First Row: Ken Jones, Sam Begg, Howdy Hoffman, Bill Cottom. Second Row: Joe Capezzuto, Louie Lanyi, larry Camberg, Jerry Jackson. We can thank these boys and Mr. Boak for taking care of such essential auditorium activ- ities as props for assemblies and sets for the plays. Whether it be scrubbing, painting, or rebuilding the flats, they invariably come up with something suitable and attractive. They - are the all 'round handymen who know the switchboard from A to Z and who have the remarkable knack of being able to find any- thing in the supply room. First Row: Nancy Cardiff, Shirley Anderson, Noreen Whalen, Pat Wollerton, Virginia Shogan, Madeline Paris, Jackie Elzer, Shirley Wardrope, Sally Wonders, Gloria Dugan, Peggy Pollard. Second Row: Pat Woods, Audrey George, Mildred McMichael, Ardie Schweinberg, Mary lou Pascarella, liz McKim, Gretchen Paff, Annette Johnson, Connie Clifford, Nancy Price, Edith Granite. Third Row: Joan Miele, Elma Hosie, Carol Whalen, Gretchen Burgard, Carol Grimm, Joan Emricko, Marie Russo, Mary Pane, Jackie Donohue, Bette Grace Davison, Carol Morrissey, Barbara Chizmar. 51 MY LITTLE MARGIE , CLASS OF '56 From Upper Left: Margie Adams, Cosimo Cravotta, Carol Farkas, Tom Fulton, Pat Ferrence, Bob Lucas and Carol Farkas. Carol Farkas, Gene Kane, Jovonna Cimino, Bob Lucas. Gene Kane, Augie Tammariello, Carol Farkas, Tom Fulton, Jean Slantz, and Larry Camberg. First Row of Group: Augie Tammariello, Mrs. Tome, Lyn Koontz, Pat Robinson, Madeline Klaus, Marlene Frank, Jo Koontz. Second Row: Rose DiChiera, Carol lucas, Georgetta Catone, Carol Farkas, Jovonna Cimino, Jean Slantz, Gerry Slattery, Judy Joyce, Pat Ferrence, Larry Camberg. Third Row: Bob Lucas, Georgia Simko, Mary Ann Holley, Cosimo Cravotta, Joan Slantz, Gene Kane, Tom Fulton, Margie Adams, Shirley Sposit, Barbara Lee Williams, Carole Donnelly, Dorothy Charnick, Carol Deller. Fifth Row: Bob Dreistadt, Sam Begg, Kenny Jones, Nick Moraytis, Georgetta Catone, Tom Fulton, Larry Camberg. 52 Geor9W Simko JUNIOR PROM COURT Marion Hcv funek Mary Jo Koonlz Marilyn Koontz Jovonnq ci 'Dino Frances MCAllisrer M uri on Venfurel la Joqnn Ch qdwick I LOVE LUCY SENIOR CLASS OF '55 Top left: Peggy Beatty, Sandy Shogren, Larry Mul- kerin, Ginny Caldwell, Joe Lamberti, Ally Reynolds, Bert Nemitz, Jeanne Barefoot. Sandy Shogren, Ginny Caldwell, Charles Martoni, Bob McCracken, Joe Veltre. Top right: first row: Louie Lanyi, Bob Dreistadt, Nancy Dickson, Janet Daniels, Flo Lynch, Bobbie Barefoot, Billie DeTurk, Sandy Mattern. Second row: Ed Frantz, Bill Coleman, Ken Jones, Dave Ra- vella, Carol Grigg, Mary Lou Nowak, Janet Dono- hue, Bernice Weiss, Joan Kohlhaas. Joe Lamberti, Ginny Caldwell, Bert Nemitz, Jeanne Barefoot, Ed Zinman, Ally Reynolds. 54 Snow ,Janus .wwf- SENIOR MAY COURT Queen of Ohe May Patricia Genge. Counter clockwise: Pairicia Urey, Joan Kohlhaas, Elaine Kazimer, Maid of Honor Toni Badali, Betty Vaccaro, Pafricia Laffey, Barbara Barefoot fix -.1 1--N., RW First Row: Donna Capasso, Lois Lanyi, Louis Lanyi, Bob Millslagle, Carol Coleman, James White, Frances Coletta. Second Row: Mariorie Adams, Paul Schultz, Howard Hoffman, Eva Ludwig, David Ravella, Robert Lucas, Nick Moraytis. At Drums-Ruth Ludwig, At Piano-Gene Ludwig. DANCE BAND CAMERA CLUB First Row: M. Holley, M. Cencarik, W. Glenn, S. Anderson, R. Roe, V. Caldwell, J. Craig, J. Domer, D. Hayes. Second Row: C. Jones, L. Murray, E. Bucar, K. Cassidy, N. Whalen, J. Spangler, G. Burgard, C. Tomasic, A. Reynolds, B. Koontz, B. Venturini, R. Spangler, R. McAfoose, E. Benner. Third Row: S. Wonders, N. McCollough, J. Daniels, J. Emricko, M. Stein, G. Jadot, S. Sposit, P. Genge, N. Cardiff, C. Cardiff, N. Dickson, K. Kennelly. Fourth Row: E. Gernhardt, M. Jones, E. Granite, N. Dannels, B. Nemitz, Y. Brugh, M. Nowak, W. Trout, M. Hainsey, V. Veith, Koontz Twins, P. Schultz, J. Slantz, P. Robinson, G. Catone. 56 Barb Venturini leads in: We , whose pep will be missed at next year's pep meetings got a T-E-A-M That's on the B-E-A-Mp We got a team that's on the beam That's really hep to the iive. Come on, Swissvale, skin 'em alive. Beat Rankin! lyn Koontz urges the kids to scream: Ala-ga-ne, ke-nack, ke-nack Ala-ga-ne, ke-nack, ke-nack Hoo-rah, hoo-rah Team! Team! Bea Harriet Williams t Homestead! showed her skill in , the acrobat of the cheerleaders, Yea, team! Fight, fight, fight! Yea, team! Fight, fight, fight! Yea, Jo Koontz urges Go Ya Ya Ya Bea Ally Reynolds, a team! Fight, fight, fight! t North Huntingdon! the opponents to: back, go back, go back to the woods, haven't, ya haven't, ya haven't got the goods! haven't got the rhythm, ya haven't got the iazz! haven't got the team that SWISSVALE has! t Shaler springy little senior, winds up with: Aka laka ching Aka laka chow Aka laka ching ching chow chow chow Boo Boo m a laka R m a laka Sis boom bah Swi ssvale, Swissvale Rah rah rah! Bea tBellmar! CHEERLEADERS 57 . L First Row: Coach Koepka, Tom Ramsey, Joe Lamberti, Tom Hall, Dick McAfoose, Dick Smith, Earl Benner, Rusty Spangler, Jim Hulick, Bob McCracken, Corky Johnson, Bob Tammariello, Larry Mulkerin, Ken Koontz, Charles Martoni, Asst. Coach Brace. Second Row: Tony Lamberti, Lewis Ruth, Albert Reid, Bernie DiBernardo, Albert Cramer, Sam Rocco, Bob Klemmer, Bucky Norris, Tom Ribich, Dave McGough, Mgr. E. Wemm. Third Row: Mgrs. Dave Ludwig and Jack Scott, Bill Creighton, Tony Barbarino, Jerry Jones, Ellery Panaia, Terry Kelley, Dan Scott, Louis Green, Franny Conti, Augie Tammariello, Mgr. Bob Gratton. FOOTBALL - 1954 RANKIN AT SWISSVALE Opening the '54 season, the Gold Flashes de- feated the Rankin Jackrabbits by a score of 20-18. Two touchdowns were scored by Richard Smitty Smith and the other by Tom Ramsey. BELLMAR AT SWISSVALE The spirited Flashes won their first A game by smashing Bellmar 39-6. Star fullback, Bob Tam- mariello, scored one TD, Smitty scored two, Danny Scott scored two, and Jerry Jones accounted for one. Extra points were added by Tom Hall. NORTH HUNTINGDON AT SWISSVALE Leading a successful season, the Flashes downed North Huntingdon 20-6, knocking them out of the Class A race. Bob Tammariello accounted for two touchdowns and Tom Ramsey for one. Hall con- verted for two extra points. SWISSVALE AT SHALER Another victory for the Gold Flashes was gained when they defeated Shaler 27-7. Three TD's were chalked up by Tammariello and one by Ramsey. Three extra points kicked by Tom Hall gave the Flashes their total points. HOMESTEAD AT SWISSVALE For the fifth win in a row, the Gold Flashes downed Homestead 27-12. The longest run of the year, 99 yards, was made by Smitty. Tammariello led the scoring with two TD's. The other touchdown was scored on a pass from Corky Johnson to Jerry Jones. SWISSVALE AT BRADDOCK The Flashes lost their first game of the season to Braddock, who later proved to be the champs. It was a bad night for Swissvale, as they ended up on the short end of a 25-0 score. SWISSVALE AT TARENTUM The shock of the Braddock game was still evi- dent when the Koepkamen defeated Tarentum by a score of only 6-0. Hulick starred on defense, intercepting three passes and setting up the only TD, which was scored by Tammy. SWISSVALE AT BALDWIN The second loss for the Flashes occurred when they met a strong Baldwin in heavy mud. A spirit- less Swissvale eleven lost by a score of 20-0. WILMERDING AT SWISSVALE The final game of the season left the Gold Flashes with one cf the most successful seasons in the history of SHS as they trounced Wilmerding, 25-0. TD's were scored by Ramsey, Hulick, and Scott. A pass from Ramsey to Jones ended the fast game. Tom Hall kicked the last successful extra point. TOM RAMSEY Happy Halfback The old man of the football team. One of the greatest sports on the field and off. DICK McAFOOSE Growling Guard A lineman who worked for perfection all year. This boy put his notebook learning to work on the field. KEN KOONTZ Great Guard Ken, the Flash, was always known for getting his man one way or another, no matter what! JIM HULICK Impressive Punter Hul's specialty was the long spiralling punt which often sent the opponent deep in his own territory. BOB TAMMARIELLO F'rocious Fullback Bob, a powerful fullback, was high scorer of the season because of his line plunges. CHARLES MARTONI Tremendous Tackle Charlemagne showed his great spirit in the way he overcame his knee iniury to play a great season. LARRY MULKERIN lineman Larry A good lineman, Larry was hampered by iniuries most of the season. However, he did a good iob when he played. CORKY JOHNSON Persistent Passer Corky, who was usually seen throwing those long passes, kept the spirit up on defense and offense. 61 1---A-on-1-1 JOE LAMBERTI Slaving Center A small man for this position, but be- cause ot his hard work, he made up for his size in skill. EARL BENNER Terrific Tackle Big Ben, our representative on the WPIAL football team, was a big stone in our offensive and defensive wall. TOM HALL Talented Toe His booming kickoffs and clutch extra points were a great asset to the team throughout the season. RUSTY SPANGLER Ever-present End Flick, a substituting end, could be counted on for help on the field and stopping the midnight reverse. RICHARD SMITH Speedy Smitty The flash halfback you saw scoring on long runs for Swissvale and breaking the game wide open was this boy. BOB McCRACKEN Laughing Lineman Cracko, a versatile lineman, could be depended upon for playing either guard or tackle with great ability. Hail to The Varsity, Cheer Them along The way, Onward To victory May they win again today! We'll give a cheer Tor the Varsity Long may they reign supreme, Shout Till The echoes ring For The glory of our team! VARSITY CLUB Seated: R. Smith, A. Tammariello, R. Tammariello, D. McAfoose, T. Hull. Kneeling: S. Rocco, D. Scott, C. Johnson, J. Lamberti, J. Hulick, K. Koontz. Standing: Coach Dennison, T. Ramsey, A. Bolbarino, T. Donofrio, J. Jones, B. McCracken E. Benner, S. Uram, B. Creighton, Coach Koepka. 63 First Row: B. Creighton, T. Ribich, J. Jones, T. Hall, J. Hulick, C. Johnson, E. Benner, F. Kollay, D. McAfoose, A. Tommariello, F. Conti, J. Anderson. Second Row: Coach Dennison, J. Colondre, W. Stanton, D. Scott, G. Haberle, A. Cramer, G. Kane, L. Green, L. Olinger, B. Lucas, P. Collins, D. McGough, S. Uram, Coach Brace. Third Row: J. McKibben, J. Delucio, R. Lanyi, K. Jones, D. Locke, A. Reid, B. Norris, L. Comberg, K. Metzger, T. Fulton, J. Walsh. BASKETBALL 1954-55 JV 42-27 39-32 56-30 30-48 36-55 40-53 34-59 37-43 28-45 43-48 Tcirentum Arnold Avella Peabody Pitcairn Jeannette Penn Scottf Braddock' Wilkinsburg' Top Scorers Jones Hulick Benner Kollay McGough SEASON RECORD Creighton UVB McGough UVB Fulton UVJ Vorsity JV 28-47 29-47 Turtle Creek 31-54 61-51 Wilmerding 61-49 58-49 Rankin' 56-60 39-45 Penni' 58-74 25-56 Braddock ' 53-56 27-38 Scott' 52-72 28-54 Wilkinsburg 55-54 22-45 Turtle Creek' 39-75 40-50 Wilmerding' 40-60 45-56 Rankin' Swissvale scores appear first. 'i League games. Field Goals Fouls Points 122 100 344 57 39 153 35 55 125 57 10 124 38 13 89 46 40 132 42 39 123 36 16 98 64 Varsity 58-73 50-68 63-52 55-73 50-60 49-63 60-73 47-76 58-66 49-60 Clockwise-Top Center: Earl Benner, Dick McAfoose, Frank Kullay, Tom Hull, Sidney Urum, Mgr.p Jim Hulick, Corky Johnson. 65 The upper left and lower right photos show a game between Rooms 18 and 24. In the upper right are volleyball champs from Room 21-Lucas, Colondre, Ribich, Hoffman, Volko, Sadvary, and Baine. The lower left shows volleyball champs from Room 14-Connelly, Vaccaro, Laffey, Urey, Badali, Onderick, Smith, and Hennings. INTRAMURALS One of the most popular activities spon- sored by Student Council is the intramural sports program. Each year it is expanded to include more sports and thus appeals to more students. Interest in the games, always at a high level, reaches fever pitch when playoff season arrives. ln the basketball playoffs, the senior boys from Room 14, coached by Dudey Mac- Goose, won their first championship by de- feating the iuniors from Room 11, 35-29. This was particularly hard on Room 11, as they won the championship last year. Outstanding players in this game were Ramsey, Donofrio, Lamberti, McConnell, Harris and Zagorac. Room 14's girls, who for three years were champs, with never a final win, lost again this year when the iunior girls from Room 3 defeated them 26-16 in the Dickson gym. The teams were evenly matched, which resulted in a thrilling game. Last Fall, lunchtime was busy with volley- ball and softball games. ln the volleyball finals, Room 14's girls were champs and Room 21's boys. Softball victors were Room 24's sophomore girls and Room 21's iunior boys. The Bowling Club had again this year Miss Robbins as sponsor and Joe Veltre as presi- dent. Assisting were Bob Tammariello, vice- president, Mary Ann Cresto, secretary, and Pat Jamison, treasurer. The club met Monday nights at the Star Bowling Alleys, where everyone in the league was ready to give the other members a cheer, BCWLING CLUB whether they bowled a gutter ball or a strike. Averages ranged from a high 150 to a lo-o-w 50, but the bowlers were more inter- ested in fun than they were in high scores. Outstanding bowlers for the year were Marian Havranek, Pat Jamison, Joe Veltre, and Bob Tammariello. Seated: Liz McKim, Pat Kearns, Ardie Schweinberg, Cathy Hosper, Jerry Biehl. Kneeling: Dolly Horcholic, Janet Daniels, Ginny Caldwell, Barbara Chizmar, Nina Smith, Pat Jamison, Barb Koontz. Standing: Joe Veltre, Jim Zetwo, Larry Mulkerin, Jim Craig, Don Haddle, Willard McKay, Bob Tammariello, Mary Ann Cresto. First Row: Tony lamberti, Bob Lucas, Jerry Jones, Joe Lamberti, Mike Borellis. Second Row: Dave McGough, Bucky Norris, Danny Scott, Nick Moraytis. Third Row: Sully Amodeo, Bob McCracken, Bob Tammariello, Francis Johns, Fourth Row: Kenny Jones, Rusty Spangler, Tom Ribich, Dick Martin. Fifth Row: Bill Stanton, Jim Zetwo, Joe Colondre, Albert Taylor. Sixth Row: Tom Fulton, Willard McKay, Bernie DiBernardo, Augie Tammariello, Gary Haberle, Richie Lanyi. Sidney Uram, Manager. BASEBALL l955 A few weeks after this picture was taken, the boys blossomed out in their spring outfits -spanking new uniforms. Fortified also with new equipment, the team had high hopes for a successful season. Although this year's team had few vet- erans, some of the less experienced players showed promise. Both the old and the new Flashes hoped to change last year's back- ground music, Rain, Rain, Rain to Please, Mr. Sun. Suffering four rainouts at the open- ing of the season last year, the team pulled through with two wins and two losses as a starter for the season. With the weather's co- operation, Coach Dennison and the boys hope to rack up a banner season this year against opposing nines from Turtle Creek, Wilkinsburg, Penn, Braddock, and Scott. Loyal patrons and advertisers who have helped make this book avail able to more students. Anonymous Friends Ardo G. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Anderson Steve W. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. C. Barbarino Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight L. Bardes Dwight L. Bardes, Jr. Miss Sigrid Barthel Uohn Smith's Pen P Billie, Janet, Kathy, and Sandy Bill and Millie Bob, Bucky, Don, and Phil Mr. and Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Bowen L. E. Brougher Ronald Blum Beni. B. Caldwell R. Camberg Miss Juliette Campbell lrving Canter Carol, Sara, Pat, and Sandy Mr. and Mrs. Stanley P. Carter Raymond Casey Mr. and Mrs. R. Chadwick Mrs. John Chalus Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Conroy, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Die Deutsche Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Mary J. Edward Collins B. A. Coulson Mgr. lsaly's, Turtle Creek James R. Craig Raymond Crayle J. W. Daniels Gordon E. Dannels C. O. Dickson Klasse John R. Dierst, Jr. John A. Donohue Downey Capt. and Mrs. William R. Edgar Miss Margaret E. Eisaman Mr. and Mrs. George Elzer Employees, lsaly's, Turtle Creek Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Ldnder Epps Gerald Felmlee Mrs. Marie M. Frazer Mr. and Mrs. Walter Genge Mr. George and Room 24 Edward Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Gates Ralph M. Ghrist Ginny and Jan Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Grigg J. Floyd Hall A. M. Harrison Mrs. Dorothy Hauser and Family Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. James Henderson Ira R. Hill Jimmy Hilson Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. W. Hockett A. J. Hodder John T. Hoffman Vincent Hoover Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Horcholic Miss Betty Horne Mrs. George M. Horne Dr. and Mrs. William B. Huber John E. Huff Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hugo Mrs. Edna James Hull Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Irving Mr. and Mrs. George T. Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence James Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Jamison Janet and Jack Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Jelba rt Edward Jennings Mrs. Lillie Jennings Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Johns Maura, Patty, and Stevie Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Kathi, Joyce, A. J. Kalup and Barb Kay, Pat, Rita, and Barbara The Rev. and Ken and Toni Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. C. W. Kelley V. H. Kohlhaas Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Koontz Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Koontz Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Koval Thomas Laffey M. Jean Pierre Lassus Uohn Smith's Pen Pall Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Gilbert F. Glenn Layman Lon Mrs. M. Caroline Lucas Mr. and Mrs. C. Ludwig Lynn, Jim, Terry, and Tom Barbara Madara Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marat James Marshall S. B. Mattern Mrs. Fred R. Mayhew Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McAfoose Mr. and Mrs. H. Bruce McCall Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond McCollough Paul R. McGregor H. K. McJunkin R. H. McJunkin William J. McJunkin W. A. Melcher Mr. and Mrs. William J. Miller Mrs. Ella Mise Mr. and Mrs. James Moody Charles Mulkerin Mr. and Mrs. John Mulkerin and Mrs. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Bill Mr. Mr. Mr. Pat Pat and Bill Lawrence Mulkerin Thomas J. Murray H. G. Norris Donald W. Nyberg Phil and Bobby Clifford lTootsJ Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Puddy and Charles E. Price Ray McNemar N Mrs. E. A. Steele and Jackie Donohue Naomi E. Sternat H V' Miss Tennant's 3rd period French class Mr. and Mrs. Geor e Thom Mr. and Mrs. Lisle Thompson ' Mrs. Virginia Thompson Mr. and Mrs. William P. Trout Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Uram and Family Mrs. B. Veltre Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Vierheller Miss Eulalia Purcell and Christopher Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ross Glenn Reed Miss Helen Robbins Sam, Lou, Dick, and Tony Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Clark M. Scott Lucien G. Sells Senior Play Cast , Mr. and Mrs. David G. Shelby Dr. and Mrs. P. W. Shogren Paul W. Shog ren, Jr., '47 Gertrude E. Shogren, '49 Sandra Shogren, '55 Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Siogren A. J. Viollitti Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Wallace, Jr. Mrs. Edward Webb Henry Weber Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Whitehurst Carl Woleslagle The Rev. H. R. Williams and Family Mrs. Frannie Wisner and Mrs. Willard Wood Mr. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Yearsley Mr. and Mrs. J. William Yearsley Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yearsley Cell Block 10 500 Club Nancy Simonelli and Carol Whalen John R. Smith Rooms 3, 7, 8 John W. Smith-a future paratrooper Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Smith Rooms11,12,13,14,15,17,18 Rooms 22, 23, 25, 26, 27 Don 8. Tony's Hobbies-Toys the year 'round-H0 Trains-Planes 8: Cards, 1701 Monongahela Avenue. M. Grana and Sons-7548 Dickson Street-BR 1-1210 Miele Heating-Plumbing-517 Corey Ave., Braddock, 2040 Noble St., Swissvale The 1955 SWISSVALIAN staff wish-es to thank especially Mrs. Paul W. Shogren and John Smith fof the graduating classj for their efforts in obtaining patrons. W ROOM 21 MRS. BAILY, Teacher 70 . . TIIE WOMAN'S CLUB DF SWISSVI-ILE Reminding SHS Graduates ' It matters not how long we live, but how. Courtesy ROAD SAINTS of SWISSVALE DEDICATED TO SAFETY MURPHY 8: DUNN INSURANCE BROKERS 7555 Roslyn Street Swissvale, Pa. Phone: FR. 1-6177 CITIZENS FOR CORDIC , THE REGENCY FLORAL SHOP of Margaret and Chase Tonkay U. S., L. S., R. S., and A. P. W. Flowers -, Giffs ' 1225 S. Braddock Avenue The Sacred Thgee, Cbheerleaders Regent square an Bar Pittsburgh 18, Pa. 71 ROTARY CLUB of S WISS VALE LET'S HAVA Lorm FUN at KENNYWOOD Wednesday, June T, T955 SWISSVALE SCHOOLS PICNIC Everybody Will Be There! ESHMAN MCTORS NASH 'I 3491 Washington mpli G. C. MURPHY CO 2013 Noble WASHINGTON THEATER B 8: K LUNCHEONETTE Delicious Pizza Ice Cream Bar Real Italian Spaghetti Specials Daily Hot Meals BR. 1-9593 1920 Monongahelo Avenue Prop: Nick Laurito Compliments of SWISSVALE HARDWARE 8: HEATING GDMPAHY BR. 1-3160 A 7544 Roslyn Street Swissvale, Pennsylvania In Memory of MR. HOWARD NEMITZ A Faithful Friend of Swissvale High School and a Strong Supporter of the SWISSVALIAN. Died January 7, 1955 74 WILLIAM B. VENABLES Commercial and Advertising Printing - Since 1935 7724 Edgewood Avenue Pittsburgh 18, Pa. BRandywine 1-6800 EL. 1-3322 Hour Cleaning Service Day Shirt Service OLLIE'S Drive-In-Cleaners Pittsburgh's First Certified Cold Storage - Furs - Woolens Cor. Edgewood 81 S. Braddock Ave. Swissvale, Pa. BR. 1-2453 Estimates Furnished OSCAR N YBERG FLOOR CONTRACTOR Hardwood 8. Linoleum Flooring Asphalt Tile - Old Work a Specialty Bus: 7604 Edgewood Avenue Res: 2209 Hawthorne Avenue Swissvale, Pennsylvania PRINCESS SHOP ZINN PHARMACY Ladies' Dresses, Hosiery, Lingerie and sports wear 1703 Monongahela Avenue 2012 Noble Street Swissvale, Pa. BR. 1-4590 COURTESY-SERVICE ALWAYS 75 CLIFFORD A. McKINLEY Funeral Director-Ambulance Service 7408 Washington Street Swissvale, Pa. BR. I-2240 .l. B. LABUSKES 84 SONS Credit Jewelers GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Your Swissvale Headquarters for Class Rings, Fraternity Pins, Party Favors 7527 Washington Avenue BR. 'I-4674 Swissvale, Pennsylvania Business: EL. 'I-2266 Home: BR. 'I-6587 BOB BOZURICH'S FLOWER SHOPPE Finest Quality in Flowers Deliveries Anywhere in Allegheny County 7413 Irvine Street Swissvale Pittsburgh 'l8, Pa. UNION FOOD STORE SANDULAK FRIENDLY SERVICE Chas' Klelmenl' Prop' 1048 So. Braddock Avenue Edgewood, Penna. We Deliver PE. I-5194 BR. I-5292 MOBILGAS-MOBILOIL 76 ' 5 I E Transportation Control Engineering at Union Switch 8t Signal Union Switch 8: Signal specializes in Transportation Control Engineering . . . offers many opportunities that challenge the interest and ability of electrical, mechanical, and electronic engineers. These people are engaged in the con- stant research and intensive design en- gineering that produce today's modern Traffic Control Systems-like Central- ized Traffic Control, Cab Signals, and Inductive Train Communication for the railroads . . . as well as Aviation and Highway Controls. The new engineer is fully trained, both by classroom study and actual work, in the varied phases of these systems that keep people and goods moving faster . . . more safely . . . in a modern world that demands the highest degree of transportation efficiency. UNION SWITCH 8: SIGNAL DIVISION OF WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE CO. SWISSVALE PENNSYLVANIA NEW YORK CHICAGO ST. LOUIS SAN FRANCISCO 77 K OPP GLASS, INC. THE LYNNA SHOPPE VAN FOSSEN FOR CLEANERS 8. FURRIERS Exclusive Feminine Wear 8g Accessories Infants' and ChiIdren's Wear 2231 Lehigh Street 7529 wcshingron sf. BR. 1-5564 Swif-SvG'ef PG' , PE. 'I-2337 Swlssvole, Po. VAN HORN FUNERAL HOMES 78 ECONOMY HARDWARE AND APPLIANCE 2307 Noble Street Swissvale, Pa. ' BR. 1-3400 MIEZE PHARMACY Convenient - Efficient Service ANLEE DRESS SHOP Distinctive Feminine Apparel DRUGS - SODA FOUNTAIN CH. 1-5511 1100 S. Braddock Ave. Swissvale, Pa. Phone: BRanclywine 1-0310 2005 Noble Street Swissvale, P Compliments of SID'S MEN'S SHOP FRANK'S BAKERY 2026 Noble Street 2010 Monongahela Ave. BR. 1-3847 , Swissvale, Pa. Swlssvale, Pa. GLASSER REFRIGERATIDN 1119 S. Braddock Avenue Regent Square CHurchill 1-4871 TELEVISION HOME APPLIANCES SPORTING GOODS 79 Compliments of swlssvALE uoNs CLUB y.Q9NSv ,s .gs 1 1: Z5 A fn. fgfWTf,v MCKINLEY JEWELERS Best Wishes Keepsake Quality Diamonds REGENT BEVERAGES 2010 Noble Street BR 1 0328 Funeral Director 7441 Washington Avenue BR 'I 0345 Compl ments of El P VESUVIUS CRUCIBLE COMPANY 81 Class of '26 FR. 1-2893 GEORGE W. DUNAY, IR. 7119 Schoyer Avenue Swissvale, Pa. When you see me Think not of insurancep But when you think of insurance, See me! Compliments of ELAINE'S GIFT SHOP PASTRY PANTRY Gifts for Every Occasion 7534 Washington Street 7525 WU5l ln9i0n 517997 EL' 12666 Swissvale, Pa. For Prescriptions BUTLER MARKET UNION DRUG STORE 1900 Monongahela Avenue BR. 1-2220 Free Delivery 7701 Westmoreland Avenue Swissvale 18, Pa. S. D. Mo t o e , P . n 9 m ry lop We Give S 81 H Green Stamps HUPPLE'S FLOWER SHOP The Best in Flowers cmd Service 2000 Noble Street Swissvale, Penna BRandywine 1-1400 Bonded Member-Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association 82 TED'S HAT CLEANING GARDILL DRUG CO. and On the I-nu SHOE SHINE SHOP Westmoreland Ave. 8. Columbia St. 2032 Noble Street James Kuklunas, Prop. Swissvale, Pa. BR. 1-3111 THE EDGEWO0D CLEANING COMPllllY MIRACLEAN Clean As A Breath Of Spring 7716 Edgewood Avenue BRandywine 1-3600 Best Wishes Flowers You'll Be Proud Of l0E 0'BRlEN'S FLUWER Sll0P Distinctive Arrangements for Every Occasion Next to New Post Office 1919 McCague Street Swissvale, Pa. Phones: Bus: BR. 1-8700 - Res: BR. 1-2926 FR. 1-7600 SHEATS CANDY SHOPPES CO. Special Prices to Organizations complele Insurance 7531 Washington Avenue M. E. Miller 1106 S. Braddock Ave. BR- 13588 Swissvale 18, Pa. 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