Trafford High School - Reflector Yearbook (Trafford, PA)

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Tomahawk The Tomahawk's school year started off with a bang and a few rattles and clanks that have since been ironed out to everyone's satis- faction. Gilbert Burkel and Dolores Cunningham followed their predecessor, Robert Scales, as Co-editors with Patricia Fundis as News Edi- tor, Darlene Schrock, Feature Editor, George Kurtz, Art Editor and Publicity Manager, Myro Dent, Business Manager and Treasurer, Don- ald Smith, Managing Editor, and Carole Brown as Exchange Editor. The Seniors cf T956 made a few policy changes as well as initiating a new look for the paper itself. Instead of a big four-page issue, it was changed to a smaller size, eight- page edition. Another change, which began under Robert Scales' editorship, was carried on and improved last year. This was the develop- ment of a grade school page. The special page for the kiddies consisted of a main feature story of some sterling character such as Slinky, the Cabbage Worm and a collec- tion of stories, poems, and riddles from the children themselves. Thanks from the staff are in order for the kindness of Mr. Ray Koon for the donation ofa printing press which was added to the other equipment collected through the years in the Tomahawk Press Association Room. The Tomahawk held the distinction of rating third place in the annual Pennsylvania School Press Association for the year 1955. The Seniors of '55 also won honors for them- selves and the paper. On February fourth the Tomahawk held its annual Sweetheart Dance in the gym. lt was beautifully decorated in an appropriate red and white theme with Donna Shutz and Bill Dougherty reigning as King and Queen of Hearts. A new staff of juniors, headed by Patty Morocco and Walter Lawson, was appointed at mid-term to succeed the Seniors after a very enjoyable year of hard, but interesting work. lst Row Seated, left to right-G. Kurtz, P. DiCesare, D. Smith, M. Dent, W. Wilson, G. Burkel, C. Fix, C. Noll R Petrichko. 2nd Row-J. Jones, M. Premoshis, L. Dempsey, D. Zigarovich, T. DiCesare, A. .I. Ruckle, C. Premoshis P Brletic, C. Skelley, P. Morocco. 3rd Row-V. M. Smith, C. Edel, E. Crookston, P. Snyder, K. Simmons, A. Krupar D Platt, E. Kurtz, C. Brown, J. lovino, Mr. Kenyon. 4th Row-D. Cunningham, J. Cimbora, P. Fundis, D. Schrock, J. Vince S. Skelley, M. Newman, M. A. Kashawlic, P. Garvis, J, Cunningham, J. Dumm, J. Barsic. 5th Row-C. Jenkins, M A Nabuda, C. Stakor, G. Fresch, R. Sarbo, W. Lawson, F. Urban, J. Holland, M, A. Snopko.

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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.

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Band The Trafford High School band, under the direction of Mr. Henry Ferri, has progressed greatly in the past year. The band consists of seventy-two pieces, eight maiorettes, and four color guards, Judy Cimbora, Margie Bartakovich, Betty Neale, and Gerry Schutz. They made a great many successful appearances. Along with marching and formations at the nine football games, the band also took part in the Hallo- ween Parade. They helped with the Armistice Day celebration and their annual concert was given in the spring. Some of the members were privileged to present a series of programs to the Parent-Teachers Association, while a number of students were invited to par- ticipate in the county band festival. Joe Barsic took part in the district band festival and went on to state band. This year the band has lost eighteen of their members through graduation. Those who graduated were Regina Rosetti, Jean Magiera, Lois Shawley, Joyce Simmons, Darlene Schrock, Dolores Cunningham, Carole Brown, Gilbert Burkel, Ronald Crookston, Myro Dent, Donn Smith, John Chiapetti, Joe Barsic, and Bill Morocco. The two senior maiorettes who graduated were Dolores Traficante and Nancy Maiernik, and the two graduating color guards were Judy Cimbora and Margie Bartakovich. This year ends with the thought, aim, and hope that next year will bring an even better band. Ist Row, standing, left to right-J. Cimbora, B. Neale, M. Dobos, B. Johnson, E. Pascador, L. Bermon, C. Mandich, D. Zigoro vich, G. Lentz, R. Nigrini, A. George, E. Gallagher, J. Graffius, G. Schufz, M. Bartakovich. 2nd Row-J. Magiera, J. Gorton M. Godich, D. Geiger, K. Hopkins, E. Crookston, R. Patrick, A. Krupor, M. Yourcheck, L. Showley. 3rd Row-S. Novak, J Boyer, M. Ference, M. Newman, R. Rossetti, D. Wislocky, Joyce Simmons, K. Simmons, B. Halgas, G. Pascador, N. Cavaluncia A. Henderson, Mr. Ferri. 4th Row-M. Nigut, C. Brown, D. Schrock, F. Zimmerman, P. Garvis, M. Kashawlic, A. Wisser, D Cunningham, E. Zychowski, B. Garvis. 5th Row-P. Bermon, G. Schneider, L. Brown, R. Battle, M. Dent, G. Burkel, R. Geiger R. Crookston, R. Sorbo, J. Johnson. 6th Row-D. Smith, J. Barsic, B. Wilson, T. Davis, B. Morocco, P. Wislocky, J. Chiapetti R. Ference.