Swissvale High School - Swissvalian Yearbook (Swissvale, PA)

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V . ik . lX E N4 ANTHONY DELIA Tony, a Choir member for three years, plans to go to business col- lege after graduation to become an accountant. He has been laying groundwork for his chosen career with his job as sales clerk at Homewood Produce. One of our better drivers. BERNARDO DIBERNARDO Bernie took a big part in our SHS athletic program. He played guard for the Flashes, baseball, and intramural basketball and volleyball for Room 16. In addi- tion to sports, he played the clari- net in the Band and saxophone in the Dance Band. Duquesne Uni- versity is next for Bernie. GRACE ESTHER DOLAK This new addition to Room 12 came originally from St. Louis, Mo. Intramural sports, Bowling Club, Y-Teens, reading, and typ- ing for the Valistic occupied much of her time. After graduation Grace plans to attend business school to become a private secretary. She has made many friends here at SHS. GLORIA L. DUGAN Gloria has set her sights on busi- ness school, so you can guess her ambition! No loafer in school, she was a member of the Y-Teens, Glee Club, and home room intra- murals. She served as treasurer of the Candy Corporation and on the junior Class Play makeup committee. ROSEMARY ERRERA Ro, like all of us, enjoys gaiety and found pleasure in such activ- ities as Y-Teens, bowling, and even chess. To gain business experience as well as pocket money, Ro has been clerking in a grocery store, but she plans to attend Robert Morris Business School in the Fall. JOHN DELUCIA This really sharp boy from Room 17 has added his person- ality to the Class of '57. He was class treasurer and participated in basketball and baseball, and added a great deal to both class plays. He loves to listen to records and his ambition is to go to college and enter the medical field. JOHN R. DIERST john's wit was a source of enter- tainment to all of us. He was in the Band and Choir, as well as being treasurer of Student Council. In September he will enter Buck- nell University to prepare for law school. John has an extensive rec- ord collection comprised mainly of jazz and Harry Bellafonte records. JACQUELINE A. DONOHUE jackie, one of Mr. Brace's crazy drivers, was a member of the Y- Teens and the Glee Club. Her very pleasant personality and pretty smile have made her well- liked here at school and a pleasure to work with as a photographer's model. We wouldn't be surprised if next Fall she'll be modeling her pretty clothes professionally. JACQUELYN H. ELZER jackie was one of our peppy cheerleaders, so naturally her fav- orite saying was, Yea, Swissvale! She also was a member of the Y- Teens, Valistic, and intramural teams. She spends her spare time writing letters, baking, and sewing. Her fond memories of SHS will surely include her being in the Prom Court. JEANNE LOUISE FORD As Choir pianist, Jeanne was constantly in demand to play for one program or another. She was also kept busy with the Valistic, Y-Teens, and the intramural pro- gram. In her spare time, Jeanne likes to-you guessed it-play the piano. One of these days soon we'll see Jeanne as a Woman in White.

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IDRS MICHAEL BYRNE Mike is a cheerful guy and is lots of fun. He showed his interest in tumbling by participating in the May Day program. His ambition is to go to college to become an accountant. Mike spent his after school hours working as a sales clerk at Isaly's. BARBARA ANN CHIZMAR Barbara, a carefree, fun-loving lass with a beautiful smile, will make a fine model. She was an attractive member of the Bowling Club, Camera Club, and Room 13's intramural teams. She enjoys danc- ing and swimming. We will miss Barbara and her pleasant wavs. PHILIP COLLINS Phil's lively personality was such a part of Room 24 that we just can't imagine it without him. Basketball, intramurals, and tear- ing into the parking lot were among his activities. To be a pilot in the Air Force is Phil's ambition. WILLIAM F. CREIGHTON Bill, a Varsity Club member for three years, played on the football team for three years, and was a member of the basketball team for three years. Our senior class secretary also played on Room 17's intramural teams. His love of sports is leading him into a career as a football coach following college. RICHARD J. DAVIES Dick is one of our good-looking senior boys. He was an active member of intramurals and an ardent sports fan. Cars, swimming, eating, and sleeping were among his favorite interests. His great ambition is to graduate from SHS and then, perhaps, attend college. WILLIAM C. CARLSON To become an advertising execu- tive is Bill's goal. His participation in both Junior and Senior Class Plays was a source of enjoyment to him and to all those who at- tended the plays. Along with his fondness for good music goes a gift of gab. Northwestern U. ap- pears in the future. CONSTANCE M. CLIFFORD When Connie gets that secre- tarial job in one of Pittsburgh's modern office buildings at the Point, her pleasant personality will be appreciated there, too. She was a member of the Glee Club here at schoolg at home, Connie likes to cook, dance, and enter contests land who knows, she might win one some dayl. FRANCIS CONTI Our Student Council president has also shown his capability and leadership as president of both his sophomore and junior class. Franny has taken an active part in sports, playing on the football, basketball, and baseball teams. The Army comes next for him - and then business school. JOHN cREs'ro Is that the SHS Band marching down the street? If it is, you can be sure Johnny is in the back row corner, blowing away on his trusty trumpet. Fuzzy enjoys bowling and playing his trumpet in his spare time. He is now studying electronics, which he intends to take up as a career. BETTE GRACE DAVISON This pert lass has been very active at SHS. Her varied activ- ities included the Valistic, on which she served for three years, Y-Teens, and being an oflicer in the SHS Candy Corporation. B. G. plans to enter Wooster College in the Fall and to make good with that wonderful personality of hers.

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IDRS WILSON EDWARD FRANTZ A friendly, happy-go-lucky sen- ior who reported to Room 19, Ed- die was a mainstay on the Stage Crew for three years and a mem- ber of the Band for five. After graduation, Eddie will probably be a man in blue-with the Navy, of course. FRANK GAMBINO Tinkering with cars and driving them around town gives Frisky a lot of pleasure. No appearance of the Band was complete without Frank marching up front with the Color Guard. He plans to attend Pitt to become an electrical en- gineer. That's the way it goes with Frank. JACQUELINE LEE GHRIST Beautiful copper-red hair, brains, and a pleasing personality - all these go to make up jacquie, fea- ture editor of the Valistic. She was a member of the Choir and took part in intramurals. Her extra hours were spent reading, swim- ming, or playing the piano. Thiel College comes next. EDITH GRANITE Edi, a pleasant young miss who came to us from our neighboring rival, Rankin, reported to Room 19. Dancing is the most popular activity in her life at present, and she goes to various dances when- ever she has a chance. After her school days are over, Edi is plan- ning to work for the Bell Tele- phone Company. CAROLE H. GRIMM Carole, a peppy senior from Room 12, has set her sights on a secretarial career. She likes to dance and to listen to records in her leisure time. She was a mem- ber of the Y-Teens, the Bowling Club, and the Glee Club. What, we wonder, will Room 12 do now for a faithful salesman? HENRY FUSARINI Foose is a hard-working boy who meets life with a cheerful heart. His likes are typical-girls, the gang, sports, loafing, and an after school job. For the future he plans to work in electronics, a field he hopes to learn more about next Fall. EMILY K. GERNHARDT Emily, or Em, as she is known to her many friends, was one of our sweetest seniors. She partici- pated in Y-Teens, Bowling Club, and intramurals - but dancing, swimming, and listening to records ran those activities a close second. In the Fall, Em would like to further her education at Pitt. CONSTAN CE L. GRANATIR Connie, one of our attractive blondes, loved driving her sharp red convertible in her leisure hours. She was always buying new clothes to keep up with the latest styles. Eventually Connie hopes some good will come from her fashionable dressing by venturing into the modeling business. ROBERT GRATTON This hard-working senior re- ported to Room 12. It was a com- mon sight to see Bob driving around in his hopped-up Merc- his best spare time friend. This lad from the Square hopes to find a good job after graduation, so be- fore long he and the Merc will be out hunting. FRANCIS J. HABIC Although Burr isn't sure about what he wants to study in college, with his experience he might as well aim for the presidency! He has been home room president, Choir president, and was leader of the senior class. In between his duties as prexy he found time to participate in football and intra- murals. E v N. r w L I E l Qgfgf in 49' il. . 9 'f r A l . , A ,M , WY' l riti A 2--Q unfit '1 pi iv , I 5 xx: r '.,s i'... A L N fmxfv