Trafford High School - Reflector Yearbook (Trafford, PA)

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National Honor Society February 5, 1948, Trattord High School became a member of the National Honor Society, which is an organization throughout the United States and her possessions. Schools must be voted in as members of the National Honor Society by the Secondary Principals' Association. Members of the Traftord chapter are selected from the Junior and Senior classes and must have an average of B or better. To be eligible for membership the individuals excel in Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. Many consider Scholarship as the only prerequisite but this is not the case, as the pur- pose is to encourage development of well rounded personalities who will be the leaders of tomorrow. The impressive induction service consists of a candlelight ceremony with symbols indicating the qualities for membership. Each new member received a National Honor Society pin and a membership card. The emblem of the N.H.S. is a burning torch which represents knowledge. This year we conducted the 1956 March of Dimes campaign and were quite successful. We had a room to room drive and a March of Dimes dance. Our motto for the dance was, Come and dance so that others may walk. The ofticers for the present year were: Gilbert Burkel, President, Nancy Yanuzo, Vice President, and Dolores Cunningham, Secretary-Treasurer. We would like to publish in this 1956 Reflector a list of all the students who have been members of the National Honor Society since l948. 1948 Jane LaVerne Baker, Chester Szymd, Charles Marker, Mildred Ranto- vich, Thomas Shane, Robert Schnieder, Joan Zigarovich, Eileen Zorich, Joseph Barsic. 1949 Jean Capets, Josephine Cynkar, Gerry Gracion, Dolores Krcelic, Wan- da Lenart, Irene Lovre, John Scales. 1950 Mary Ann Beck, Kathryn Frander, Amelina Rufio, Earl Devine, Bar- bara Holsinger, Lois Hysong, Beverly Kopnitsky, Evelyn Mathias, William Morrow, Dolores Susang, William Vergot, Frank Wengryn. 'l95'l Marcia Gracian, Mary Jane Marshalek, Rose Massaro, Margaret Baric, and Josephine Zyhowski. 1952 Maryann Mikan, Irene Smith, Evelyn Morrow, Francis Stoiakovich, Edward Lenart, and Dave Josephic. 1953 Betty Jane Petrina, Dolores Czapor, Jackie Pratt, Rose Marie Bucar, and Loretta Vaccaro. 1954 Bardo Galloro, Edward Krcelic, Robert Mathias, Lois Wanner, Berna- dine Mikan, Ruth Dumm, Robert Scales, Donna Divens, Carole Carnack, Floyd Camp, and Robert Peacock. 1955 Ruth Ann Holland, Antoinette Morocco, Ferne Morrow, Nancy Yanu- zo, Ronald Crookston, Myro Dent, George Kurtz, Darlene Schrcck, Elaine Smith- bgwer, Dolores Cunningham, Gilbert Burkel, Joseph Stanisic, Patty Fun:lis, Margie Bartakovich, and Carole Brown. lst Row, left to right-R. Crookston, M. Bartakovich, D. Schrcck, E. Smithbower P Fundis, Mrs. Lloyd, 2nd Row, standing-G. Kurtz, J. Stanisic, D. Cunningham N Yanuso, C. Brown, G. Burkel, M. Dent, i 13

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Ist Row-L. Cush, J. Simmons, J. Bayko, D. Schrock E Smlthbower C Brown Miss Bierer 2nd Row S. Zimmerman, G. Kurtz, J. Barsic, J. Mikan, R. Crookston T Davis Reflector REFLECTOR STAFF Editor .... ...... , . Literary Editor . . , Art Editors , ,. Business Manager Business Staff ,. . . Subscriptions Junior Editor . , . Typists ..., Advisor ,..,, ,. Darlene Schrock Elaine Smithbower , . . George Kurtz Tom Davis . Stan Zimmerman .. Arthur Toocheck Thomas Davis John Mikon Ronald Crookston James Barsic Juliann Bayko Carole Brown' Joyce Simmons Regina Rossetti Miss Bierer T2

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lst Row Seated, left to right-T. Lawson, L. Dempsey, B. Westwood, A. Banasik, S. Zimmerman, A. George, E Kain, J. Wallace, A. Krupar. 2nd Row-D. Pratt, M. Newman, A. Paola, A. Jaminik, J. George, T. Marcoz, M. Perry, E. Smithbower, B. Kopnitsky, J. Comito, Mr. Semes. 3rd Row-B. Morocco, M. Gotch, D Ammon, .l. Johnson, F. Urban, R. DeFrank. Student Council The Student Council is a non-profit or- ganization and has benefited many. It is the governing body for pupil activity and supports the relationship between the faculty and stu- dents. Mr. Semes, our high school principal, is the sponsor and advisor for the organiza- tion. The representatives that participated in Student Council were chosen by the students of their respective homerooms. One boy and one girl are chosen from each room and act upon the wishes of the students they represent. It was decided that the senior class would nominate a small group of seniors and from this group, the two boys and two girls with the largest amount of votes would run for the office of President. A week long campaign, consisting of speeches, public appearances and all other general functions of running for an office, was conducted. Signs posted in the halls and rooms proclaimed the merits of the respective candidates: Patricia Fundis, Norma Jean Brad- ley, Stanley Zimmerman, and Patrick DiCesare. The campaign was brought to a climax when the student body cast its votes by Australian Ballot in specially constructed booths. Stanley Zimmerman was chosen President, over Patrick DiCesare, a close second. At the first meeting of the organization, the other offices were filled by Zora Yourcheck, Vice President, Eleanor Kain, Secretary, and Frank Urban, Treasurer. One of the main proiects of the organiza- tion was holding the annual Christmas Hop on December 26. The couples danced to the music of Lee Graham and his orchestra. The gymnasium was nicely decorated in a red and white color scheme. Refreshments were served at intermission by the Freshman members of the organization. Everyone enioyed the music and had a good time. The Student Council sponsored afternoon dances, one of which was the Mardi Gras Dance, to celebrate a last time before Lent. The Student Council also earns money by renting its records to other organizations or clubs sponsoring dances. The graduating senior members of the organization are Elaine Smithbower, Barbara Kopnitsky, Donald Ammon and William Mor- occo.