Swissvale High School - Swissvalian Yearbook (Swissvale, PA)

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IDRS AUDREY MILLER Booby is a very active and beau- tiful girl from Room 13. Her long list of activities included Y-Teens, Valistic, Cheaper by the Dozen, intramurals, Bowling Club, and Student Council. Her outside in- terests are swimming, sports, and drive-ins. After graduation it's secretarial work for this lass. CAROL ANN MORRISSEY Painting landscapes and por- traits is one of Carol's hobbies. Another interest is fashions, wear- ing the latest, and reading fashion magazines. She is now a sales girl in an East Liberty store, but event- ually she wants to go into the field of interior decorating or dress designing. GRANT NORRIS During his three years at SHS, Bucky won seven varsity letters. When he wasn't at practice, Bucky was either eating or sleeping. He served on Student Council for three years and was vice-president of our junior class. In the future we may see him hitting homeruns at Forbes Field. JEANNE E. O'GRADY Jeanne is a lovely, lively lass, active both in school and out. In school she was a Y-Teen officer, Candy Corporation officer, and an ardent intramural participant. She also enjoys dancing, swimming, and driving. Her ambition is to make a success of whatever field she chooses. GRETCHEN L. PAFF Combining business with plea- sure has been the lot of this lively girl, who just loves dancing and who teaches it for the Fillion Stu- dios. One of our dependable recep- tionists. Gretchen enjoyed bowling, dramatics, and Y-Teens. College is her ambition for next Fall. NIKOLAOS MORAYTIS One of our most active boys, Nick was kept busy this year as co-editor of the SWISSVALIAN. He also participated in Band, Dance Band, Student Council Cas vice-presidentl, both class plays, intramurals, and Intercom Crew. Nick's goal is an engineering career after college. LINDA K. MURRAY Linda is a vivacious girl who helped to make the Junior Prom Court more beautiful. Her favorite activities were the Valistic feature staff, Y-Teens, Bowling Club, Camera Club, Junior Class Play, and intramurals. She likes to listen to good music and plans to study journalism in a small college. TERRENCE O'CONNOR This sandy haired senior from Room 17 played intramurals at noon, but after school his time was devoted to the blue Plymouth. He kept his car in top-notch condition so he wouldn't have to walk to school from the Square. Terry plans to become a mechanic, a job he hopes to learn more about at night school. LAWRENCE OLINGER Larry was a great asset to Room 22's intramural teams as well as serving as our junior class treasurer and as home room officer for three years. He was also a member of the Prom Court selection commit- tee. This Road Saint spends all his time working on cars, especially his roadster. MADELIN E T. PARIS Lynn is a very delightful person to be with. She proved her acting ability in the Junior Play and the business law play. Lynn could often be seen running into Room 6 to hand in her Valistic assignment. Business school is next, then sec- retarial work.

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xl 'F K 'fi .iii wt ,. l 1 :si .ai JOSEPH S. MALLEY Joe, who is a lot of fun, did a commendable job in the Senior Class Play, Cheaper by the Doz- en. His favorite interests are sleeping, swimming and school C?J. He would like very much to go to college next year to prove his ability in the field of business administration. NORMA JEAN MCCOLLOUGH Norma, one of our pretty Swiss Misses, was a very efficient typist on the Valistic. The Bowling Club, Y-Teens, and Camera Club were also among her school activities. She has won many honors with her skill in archery. Norma plans to take up business administration in college. WILLARD A. MCKAY Willy, a future engineer, hopes to be counted among the alumni of Carnegie Tech. He spends some of his spare time hunting and swim- ming and was a member of the Color Guard. Willy was a credit to his home room in all intramural sports. He was dependable in everything he undertook. BARBARA ANN MCTIERNAN Barb's future plans are in action right now, as she has been attend- ing business school as well as SHS during the year. She was a faith- ful member of the Choir and was in the business law play. In addition to her willingness to help out in intramurals, Barb also en- joyed bowling. KIRK J. METZGER Kirk, an active volleyball and basketball intramural player, and considered a fine home room friend, also found time to be a reliable football manager. Like all boys, he enjoys eating and playing foot- ball with his pals. After graduation, Kirk plans to enter college, though he hasn't decided just what course he'll take. SAMUEL LEWIS MAURY One of Room 17's sturdiest boosters was Sam, who went in for intramurals in a great way. He was in the Choir for three years and was a member of the sound crew for the Senior Class Play. After Ohio State, his greatest ambition is to become a doctor like his father. DAVID MCGOUGH Dave, one of our leading athletes ever since junior high, has played football, basketball, and baseball during his three years at SHS. He intends to go right on playing sports when he enters college, but after that, Da-Da, one of Room 13's selected few, plans to become a draftsman. ELIZABETH J. MCKIM This happy-go-lucky miss, with a sweet smile and disposition to match, will make a very good air- line hostess someday. Liz was a faithful member of the Bowling and Camera Clubs and was a great asset in intramural games. Swim- ming and dancing rate tops on Liz's list. RITA MCTIERNAN Are the Flashes playing tonight? If so, you can count on seeing Rita there to cheer them on to victory. One of our most enthusiastic stu- dents, she took part in the Camera Club, Bowling Club, Valistic, Y- Teens, and intramurals. Rita hopes to venture into the business world. JOANNE MARY MIELE Here is a cute girl who adds a laugh wherever she may be. Pidge has been vice-president or secretary of her home room during each of her three years at SHS. Joanne, who loves to dance and collect records, is considered a terrific athlete by her classmates.

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MARY LOU PASCARELLA A sparkling personality and nice manner belong to Mary Lou. One of the lovelies of the Prom Court, she is happiest when dancing or swimming. She was a Y-Teen member and a home room officer for three years. Since secretarial work appeals to Mary Lou, busi- ness school may come next. MARGARET POLLARD That big grin and fancy hairdos are Peggie's trademarks. She was especially popular in speech classes when she brought her luscious cakes along for a demonstration. A future nurse Cand a kind one she'll bell, Peggie enjoyed Glee Club and intramurals. NANCY MARIE PRICE This cute senior put her brains and personality to good use for the Valistic, Student Council, Choir, and the Y-Teens Cas its treasurerl. Nancy a future nurse, was in the junior Class Play and the Prom Court. She also spent many hours working as co-editor of the SWISS- VALIAN. KATHRYN LOUISE RADAKOVIC This future school teacher was a member of the Choir for three years and the competent editor of the Valistic. Kathy showed her cap- ability as an actress, performing in both Junior and Senior Class Plays. She also served on Student Council during this past year. A lovely valedictorian for the class of '57. GEORGIA RATICA Bunny is an attractive and friendly girl who has been ever- loyal to that wandering room-18, 1, and 19. She played intramurals for three years and was also very active in Y-Teens and the Valistic. Georgia hopes to be wearing a little white uniform and cap to match in a few years. VINCENT J. PASCARELLA Vince's favorite sports are bas- ketball and intramurals and his favorite pastimes are cars and having fun with the boys. Caddy- ing at Edgewood Country Club takes much of his time. His am- bition is to be an engineer, so next Fall will find him at college. CAROL ANN PRENTICE Since Carol plans to be a Lady Marine, we'll probably see her pic- ture in the paper as an attractive example. Her neat appearance and pleasant manner made her a well- liked member of the Class of '57, Intramural sports were her favorite school activity. DONALD PROTHEROE This good looking future Navy pilot is quite an outdoor sports enthusiast. He enjoys fishing and hunting as well as home room volleyball and basketball. Don also turned in an excellent performance in the Senion Class Play, Cheaper by the Dozen. JOSEPHINE MARY RADELJA Josie's exceptional artistic abil- ity was put to good use as art editor of the Valistic and in the division pages of the SWISS- VALIAN. Her pleasant nature made her a welcome member of the Y-Teens and the Choir. Out of school, Josie likes to read, dance, or go swimming. This Fall she plans to prepare for a career in art. NANCY J. RAYNOR Nance is a wonderful girl with a nice disposition and a smile to match. She is an all-'round student who participated in many activ- ities, among them the Valistic, Y-Teens, Senior Class Play, and Candy Corporation. Nancy hopes to enter college in the Fall and is planning on a teaching career.