Swissvale High School - Swissvalian Yearbook (Swissvale, PA)

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MICHAEL VALKO This amusing lad intends to be an engineer and is preparing for it well with a full program of sci- ence and math courses. Mike was a member of Room 12's intramural teams in both basketball and vol- leyball. He spends his after school time working at the Regent Bot- tling Company. JOHN F. WALSH John was one of our more hand- some boys and a welcome addition from Oakmont. Tall and soft- spoken, he hailed from Room 16 and was liked by everyone. Being a sports-minded lad, he was a member of the football, baseball, and basketball teams. After gradu- ation, it's college for him. JEAN WATERS The Bowling Club kept Jean busy on Wednesdays until she left us for the sunny south, but she was never too busy to attend dances. She loved to watch basket- ball games and was a regular on her home room's intramural teams. This carefree member of Room 13 thinks the job of housewife will be good enough for her. CAROL A. WHALEN This faithful member of the Y- Teens enjoys driving, reading, and when she has time, bowling. She was interested in school and was always ready to help out when needed. She's had a great deal of experience working at the Thoro- fare Market, so she won't have to go job hunting after graduation. PATRICIA LOUISE WOLLERTON Pat is a snappy cheerleader from Room 22. She was an attend- ant in the Prom Court and also took part in Y-Teens and intra- murals. Pat was our class treasurer her sophomore year and class sec- retary her junior year. She enjoys swimming or driving a car when- ever she has a chance. MARTHA ANNE WAHL This pert blonde sang in the Choir for three years and was a member of the Y-Teens for two. Her beauty and personality con- tributed much to our Halls of Ivy as well as the Prom Court. When not at the basketball games, future secretary Marty enjoys driving the Big Green. SHIRLEY JEAN WARDROPE Shirley, well known all over this area for her skill as a Scottish dancer, admits to a fondness for all kinds of dancing. This petite member of the Y-Teens, Glee Club, Valistic staff, and Senior Play cast, was also a receptionist and intramural participant. Grove City College comes next. HENRY J. WEBER Landscaping has been Henry's method of earning pocket money while in high school, but he won't have much use for that skill when he joins the Navy. Driving, danc- ing, and home room intramural sports have shared a large part of Henny's special interests. NOREEN WHALEN Noreen is a cute doll who has been president of her home room for three years. Rene has been a Y-Teen, a member of the Bowling Club and the Camera Club. She also participated in intramural games. After school hours, she was a secretary for Guide Post Re- search, but her ambition is to be- come a nurse. SARAH JANE WONDERS Sally is one of our cute seniors who is always fun to be with. She has had an active year serving on the SWISSVALIAN as literary editor, Valistic, the Bowling Club, Y-Teens, and the class plays. Sally would like to attend college to be- come a dietitian, so next year will see her at Carnegie Tech.

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ROBERT SIVACK Known better as Bob, this sen- ior's favorite activities, which helped to occupy most of his spare time, were bowling and being one of the efficient members of the Stage Crew. After graduation, you may expect to find Bob a soldier in the United States Army. JAMES SMOLINSKI Jim's special interests were the Choir, of which he was a member for three years, and the Stage Crew, on which he served two years. He is now a hard-working clerk at Allen's Drug Store, but plans to enter the Air Force after graduation. WILLIAM S. STANTON Bill is an attractive, sports- minded senior from Room 12. He was a home room officer and was active in basketball and intra- murals. Besides these interests, Bill also enjoys hunting, driving, and baseball. After high school, it's college for this boy, where he plans to take up business administration. WILLIAM M. THOMPSON Bill, one of our nicest and most reliable classmates, was a member of the notable Room 17. He could often be seen driving around town in a green Chevy, but he also liked to play basketball with his friends and go swimming and skating. He hopes to be an electrician someday soon. GLENN TOPPING A future college student, this friendly senior has a likable per- sonality. Glenn, who reported to Room 24, was active in all intra- mural sports and plans to be an engineer in the near future. His favorite pastimes are hunting, fish- ing, delivering groceries, and loaf- ing in the Square. JOHN K. SMITH Smitty's plans for the future call for seeing the world-courtesy of the U. S. Navy. Most of his spare time was spent talking and laugh- ing with the kids. His interestes in- clude eating, loafing, and espec- ially working on cars. John also enjoyed playing in intramurals. JOAN SPANGLER Driving the Caddy, dancing, and swimming appeal most to Joan. However, various school activities and her after school job at Edge- wood Cleaners laid claim to much of Flick's time. A lively person- ality and attractive appearance characterized this girl and are cer- tain to be an asset in a secretarial career. JOAN THOMPSON Joan is a neat and well-liked young lady who has won many friends with her quick and friendly smile. The Choir and Y-Teens were among Joan's activities, and she could always be depended upon when you needed her. Beau- tician's school is in Joan's future. CAROL TOMASIC This sweet girl from Room 24 spent her free time working at Kleen-Ette Cleaners during the past few years. Gertie was always ready to go dancing, swimming, or skating. Y-Teens and the Camera Club kept her busy during school. Her ambition is to be an airline hostess. MICHAEL TOTH Mike, a friendly senior from Room 16, was an active member of their intramural teams. When he wasn't at work as a clerk in the Swissvale Isaly's, he was probably out driving his big Buick. Mike's many friends in the Class of '57 wish the best to this class member.

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CHARLOTTE ZACCARI Most everyone knows Chich, who is very much in evidence around SHS. Not only was she a secre- tary for her home room but she also played intramural sports for it. Y-Teens was another activity popular with her. as were swim- ming, dancing, and collecting Q records. JAMES zETWo jim, or Zippy, as he is better known, contributed much to his home room, 16. He belonged to the Bowling Club, was a member of the Stage Crew, and played base- ball for the high school. After graduation, he hopes to attend college and major in the Field of business administration. The seniors left their mark on the under- One of the many things that distinguished the Class of '57 from other senior classes at Swissvale High was its all male administra- tion. Frank Habic served as president, with Bob Klemmer as vice-president, Bill Creigh- ton as secretary, and John DeLucia as treas- urer. Cheaper by the Dozen, the senior class play, was a smashing success because of Sally Wonders, Audrey Miller, and Bill Shortz, to name a few. The cast will never forget that jellyhsh sandwich! In April the class held their Kid Party- and how many seniors wished they were start- ing all over again. Then, after three years of waiting, came Senior Day, with Franny Conti serving as Mr. Baily, Frank Habic as Mr. Weichel, Connie Koval as Helen, and many other seniors acting as teachers. The Senior Luncheon was given the same day, and in the afternoon the entertainment highlight of the year, Senior Assembly, was presented to the underclassmen. john makes a wisecrack to his fellow ofii- cers Frank. Bob, and Bill. classmen in many ways, notably by the beau- tiful aromas they fanned out of the chemistry laboratory so everyone could have a sniff. These same seniors will always bear in mind the lectures on Senior Baby Sittersv and Cradle Snatchers they received in Room 7. On June 3, another class of seniors passed on from Swisvale High School. These seniors were overjoyed when graduation day arrived, but the tears showed that some will miss SHS more than others. The Class of '57 received their diplomas looking forward to a bright future full of opportunity.