Swissvale High School - Swissvalian Yearbook (Swissvale, PA)

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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.

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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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ALBERT R. REID It's hard to tell just what is uppermost in this well-liked boy's mind-cars, sports, or his job at the YM Bn WHA. Football, bas- ketball, baseball, volleyball-you name it, he plays it. Engineering in college comes next and then that big Cadillac he aims to own. MARIE E. RUSSO Pleasing to be with is one of Marie's many qualities. She's a very good athlete when it comes to intramural volleyball and bas- ketball. Marie was a faithful typist on the Valistic staff, a member of the Glee Club, and a help on the SWISSVALIAN. PAUL SCHULTZ Paul was on the Valistic staff for two years and a member of the Senior Play cast. He played solo trumpet in the band for six years and was business manager of the SWISSVALIAN. After receiving his diploma, he plans to go to college and in time he will become Paul Schultz, M.D. MARGARET ANN SHEDLOCK Peggy, a member of Room 12, was one of our most ardent intra- mural participants. She took part in both basketball and volleyball all three years. In her out of school time. she likes to dance or swim. In a few years, Peggy hopes to be a private secretary to some big executive. WILLIAM O. SHORTZ Bill has certainly been busy in school activities! This vice-presi- dent of the Choir was selected to sing in the District Choir for the past two years. He made a great contribution to both of his class plays. His future plans are to at- tend Upsala College and later sem- inary where he will train to be- come a minister. MARWIN RUBEN STEIN Ruby, who wants to be a finger print expert, also had a real in- terest in Room 22's intramural games. Catching criminals, making money, sleeping, and eating are Ruby's pastimes when he's not working with the 336th Military Police Corps. THOMAS SCANIO Tom, one of our well-liked sen- iors, played the drums in the Band for six years. His after school activities include working at Zinn's Pharmacy and being vice-president of the Road Kings. Tom enjoys driving the Plymouth and going out with the Big Five. ARDEN LEE SCHWEINBERG Ardie was an active member of Student Council, Y-Teens, and Valistic. We all enjoyed seeing her in Cheaper by the Dozen and at football games as a majorette. Ar- die, our sophomore class vice- president, enjoys swimming and dancing. Her beauty and person- ality will add much to a business office. VIRGINIA SHOGAN Ginny is a peppy person who can be counted on to keep things going in Glee Club and in intra- murals. She also has many outside activities, such as dancing, skating, and riding. Some boss will be mighty pleased to have such a pleasant secretary to brighten up his office. NANCY LOU SIMONELLI Nancy's high school days have been busy ones, what with leading cheers for our athletes, taking part in plays, singing important roles in school musicals, participating in Y-Teen activities, and intra- murals-and having fun with it all. She hopes to attend Pinkerton's after graduation.