Union High School - U Yearbook (Burgettstown, PA)

Page 33 text:

JUNIORS 1st Row—Mr. Lewis, G. Goodwin, A. Enos, R. Campos, V. Loncaric, T. Harper, I. Bertini, W. Coombs, S. Lonski, G. Gratchen, R. Ceccatto, J. Fullum, A. Baumgarner, L. Hannan, J. Babyak, W. Farner. 2nd Row —R. Kortyna, M. Kurtz, A. Ben, A. DeValkeneer, I. Lawson, M. Hvizdosh, R. Mellynk, G. Enos, T. Cain, W. Lee, N. Cowden, B. Beebo, L. Caleffe, M. Kvak, G. Bywaters. 3rd Row—M. Alouise, P. Davis, N. Latella, C. Holland, M. Golubofsky, R. Majernik, V. Gavazzi, H. J. Cook, F. Dowler, J. Cujas, G. Horton, L. LaRocca, M. Long, H. Gareis, V. Hibbs. 4th Row—E. Bittner, G. Houghton, E. Kuzior, H. Diamond, R. Leunis, E. Darras, L. Gregory, A. Fratini, J. Brunner, A. Garcia, W. Buckwalter, A. Kavcic, E. Bowers, J. Castellino, D. Certich. 5th Row—B. Ingram, D. Downer, S. Lescallette, R. Hogue, R. Bozic, C. Long, J. Collins, D. Amdur, J. Davis, J. Gilson, A. Gonzalez, J. Grubar, G. Boni, C. Lawson. 1st Row—D. McCormick, J. McGee, D. Yanega, T. McCloskey, J. Mitchell, I. Wysocki, F. Sultie, R. Sultie, W. Shapach, M. McFarland, B. Rinehart, J. Prebeg, F. Petrelli, J. Marcus. 2nd Row—J. McGrow, A. Robinson, F. Sarracina, J. Matijevich, B. Savage, E. Patton, J. Matalik, E. Willhoyte, B. Springer, J. Webster, S. Quader, D. McClain, J. Pilato. 3rd Row—L. Ramsey, C. Pintar, G. Verbanic, J. Young, D. Skin- ner, E. Trosky, L. Vranish, A. Restanio, V. Wisnosky, A. Sokolowsky, H. Mike, M. Moore, G. Todoverto, J. McCracken. 4th Row—M. Skof, E. Montequin, A. Mamirez, C. Schrockman, M. Pikulski, R. Thompson, D. Wonsevicz, J. Maslyk, A. Mondin, B. Murphy, M. Yakima, E. Stiegel, A. Robertson, B. McGrogan] J. Sedlar, L. Phillis. 5th Row—C. Moore, W. Webster, G. Zilich, L. McDonald, W. Schulte, J. Robinson] J. Shearson, T. Mendez, J. Pauchnik, D. Suica, J. Tobin, D. Perkins, W. Morris, R. Sutton, N. Phillips] T. McCracken, R. Senczyszyn. 29

Page 32 text:

THE JUNIOR CLASS The Junior Class this year, through its indi- vidual and group action, has participated eag- erly and willingly in the various club and sport activities Their success in these fields may be due to the noteworthy leadership displayed by their chosen officers. The President for two suc- cessive years. Bill Morris, earned his place on the varsity basketball team. With an equal amount of skill, he held the position of first baseman on the baseball team. The Vice-President, Ascen- sion Campos, who has been an officer for all three years, also earned his place on the grid- iron. Secretary-Treasurer, Nova Cowden, was another leader among her classmates and a member of the Tri-Hi-Y. Not only can the successful sports and club activities be attributed to the officers, each and every class member has been equally respon- sible. The whole student body looked upon Wade Buckwalter, Ascension Campos, John Col- lins, James Ross, and Marko Skof with admira- tion for the teamwork they displayed on the foot- ball field. Other Juniors who found places of re- serve on the squad were Robert Ceccato, Angel Gonzalez, George Gratchen, John Tobin, Joe Pauchnik, Jack Shearson, Charles Long, Ed Bitt- ner, and Jewell Robinson. Jack Brunner, one of the student managers of the football team, Jim Ross, and Joe Pauchnik were also skillful on the basketball floor. Rabbit Lee, Rusty Col- lins, Jack Brunner, and Don Downer (student manager) were also loyal reserves in basketball. During the baseball season, Jim Ross, as pitcher, Don Downer, as shortstop, Wade Buckwalter, as outfielder, and Joe Pauchnik were active, loyal team members. John Collins was the Junior representative on the Athletic Council. Is it any wonder the Juniors were proud of their boys? The Junior Class has further reason to be proud—Mary Golubofsky, their last year's Sec- retary-Treasurer, was elected Snow Ball Queen of Union High by popular vote of the student body. The affair was sponsored by the Junior Home Economics Club. The coronation took place on December 21st, at a dance given in honor of the newly elected Queen. Her attend- ants, also chosen by the student body, were Pauline Noble, Jean Christopher, Lois Gregory, and Melva Melton. The selection of rings from the Balfour Com- pany was a big event for the Juniors. The fol- lowing committee members are to be com- mended for their good taste: Thelma McCloskey, Nova Cowden, Jean Young, Dolores Kubovic, Jim Gilson, Richard Sutton, Ascension Campos, and Bill Morris. About the first of May, secret meetings of the Junior-Senior Prom Committees were fre- quent. The orchestra committee with John Col- lins, Chairman, had already chosen their orches- tra for May 17th. Jean Young, Dolores Kubovic, Jack Brunner, and Bill Morris helped select the orchestra. The atmosphere assumed a hushed, mysterious air and the Juniors posted signs No Trespassing on the doors to the gymnasium. Oh, yes, Prom time! The decoration committee —Freda Dowler, Anita Garcia, Charlotte Pintar, Donna Skinner, Dorothy Wonsevicz, John Col- lins, Don Downer, Tom Harper, Marko Skoff, James Gilson, Bill Lee, Lawrence Phillis, and Bill Morris—seemed to be cooking something spe- cial, a pleasant surprise for both Seniors and Juniors. Quite a few new Junior teachers were added to the faculty. Our acquaintance with Miss Straitiff, a Junior report room teacher, was brief but pleasant; only reluctantly did we bid farewell to her. Mr. Colesberry returned from the Navy to resume his place with the Juniors in his homeroom. Miss O'Brien, another new- comer to our school, kept the Juniors busy watch- ing their grammar and writing themes. She also accepted the responsibility of supervising the Hi-Lite Staff by starting a journalism class to pre- pare the staff for work with our new printed school paper. Miss Kushner returned to the Jun- iors with her smiling face and pretty dimple. (The envy of all the Junior girls!) Mr. Lewis again accepted the counseling of the Junior Class by offering every piece of advice to them concerning their school work and extra curricular activities. June Mad , the Junior play, received much attention and gained many compliments for the Juniors and the entire student body. These activities reveal the co-operative, and energetic natures of the Juniors. They have shown that they are prepared to take the torch of Senior-hood passed to them by the graduat- ing class. 28

Page 34 text:

THE SOPHOMORE CLASS This Class of Sophomores came back with- out any hesitation to pick up their school activi- ties where they had left them before the months of summer vacation. They were quite different from the class of inexperienced Freshmen they had been last year. Instead of the shy, nervous attitudes, they assumed calm, refined and poised actions. They chose the following class officers: President, Anthony Valenti; Vice President, Anna Sheraskey; Secretary-Treasurer, Donald Cun- ningham. Tony is admired by all his classmates for his high scholastic standing, which proves his capability of handling the office of class president. Anna's popularity reflects her sunny nature. Regardless of where or when you see her, you can be sure she'll greet you with a cheerful smile. Donnie Cunningham, one of the class's half pints , finds getting along well with others an easy assignment. He is experi- enced at the art of telling jokes and enjoys roll- ing out our street beat on the drums. John Stankovich, Ray Tustin, and John Kosovec ex- hibited skill and ambition which will entitle them to important spots on Union's football team in the near future. Skip Whalen performed the duties of Student Manager for both football and basketball while Dhans and Darras make good showings on the B-Squad of our basketball team. The class recognizes future talent among their midst in Bunny Stevenson, a skilled pian- ist, whom they are proud to claim their own. On February 14th, the Sophomore Valentine Party was held in the gymnasium. Due to the co-operation of the following class members, the evening was an enjoyable one: Entertainment: Patte McCoy, Henry Boni, Loretta Boni, Bunny Stevenson, Peggy Gillespie, and Donald Fletcher. Refreshment: Elsie Toth, Jean Sartori, Do- lores LaPacz, Bill Robertson, John Kosovec, Eu- gene Tenaglio, Loretta Restanio, Karl Ulrich. Invitation: IIde Zamberlan, Florence Salva- dori. The plans for the party were supervised by Mrs. Struwing, the Class advisor. Miss Scott, and Miss Filipponi. This year, many clubs were open to mem- bership for the Sophomores. Among those clubs were the Tri-Hi-Y, Hi-Y, Home Economics, and the Industrial Arts Club. The Sophomore schedule was not so dis- rupted as that of the other classes. Mr. Hutch- ison, a newcomer to Union, had charge of a home room of Sophomore boys. Miss Hammer- strom, home room teacher for a group of Sopho- more girls was replaced upon the return of Mr. Mervosh to the faculty. Miss Filipponi, Miss Scott, and Mr. Malone, old hands at handling the Sophomores, offered guidance to their sopho- more home rooms. Mr. Colesberry took over his Sophomore History classes after returning from the Army. As these Sophomores have prog- ressed in mental, physical and spiritual growth in the past year, so shall they continue to de- velop until they too, will be responsible for car- ing for the affairs of their country—at peace. 30