Union High School - U Yearbook (Burgettstown, PA)

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I. to R.—J. W. Welch, P. Secco, E. Wagner, J. R. Culley, C. Latella, H. L. Tennyson, R. Mancinelli, J. R. Canning, W. P. Miller, N. Mervosh, R. D. Hall, B. Nicksick Behind our fine athletic program stands the Athletic Council. This council schedules our many basketball, football, and baseball games. It also has many other duties such as approving budgets, determining athletic policies, setting admission prices, printing of tickets, deciding the amount of payment to be made to officials during different games, and helping the athletic program in every way possible. This council is composed of students, faculty members, and school board mem- bers. The members of the school board are chosen by the president of the board. There are four of them. The faculty members in- clude the faculty manager, coaches, prin- cipal, and the supervising principal. This year a new official has been added to the council. Mr. Canning, the new athletic di- rector whose duties are to schedule the) games, secure the officials, and various other incidentals. The students are chosen by the student body. This student member is chosen in his sophomore year but doesn't become an active member until his junior year, and then he serves two years. Last year Robert Mancinelli was chosen and has become an active member this year. James McConnaughey is the senior member of the organization. At the end of every year the Athletic Council winds up its successful season with the last formal dance of the school year— the Commencement Dance. This organization is a real benefit to the school. Not only does it make our sports season enjoyable and prosperous; but it creates a feeling of co-operation between students, faculty, and the Board of feftiEducation. 14

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I. to R.—C. D. Scott, A. Dolverny, G. Atherton, P. Secco, N. Christy, G. D. Bionchi. 2nd Row—E. Wagner, E. Caleffie, J. Bertovich, J. R. Culley, T. B. Stevenson, C. Latella, H. L. Tennyson Sci oo( (Soarcl Sra6 2)utie4 One of the most influential factors de- termining the students' school life is the Board of Education. The Board is composed of twelve members, elected by popular vote, and representing the different dis- tricts. It meets the second Tuesday of each month in the administrative office. It is the duty of the School Board to pass on all legislation regarding the educa- tion of the youth of Burgettstown and Smith Township. This is a great responsibility; it must determine the policy of the school, its curriculum, purchase necessary equip- ment, and select the schools' administrative personnel. This year it approved the appli- cations of five new members to Union's faculty. Two of the new teachers this year were admitted to introduce a new Art Program. Never before has the high school had such a complete course in this field. Another new venture which the Board passed was the introduction of Driver's Education. A dual-controlled Chevrolet was purchased for this course. The School Board has joined the Penn- sylvania State School Directors Association. This group is organized to promote better school conditions for Pennsylvania's chil- dren. At their annual meetings, they dis- cuss problems common to most schools and the best methods of solving them. The di- rectors who attend bring back to their board new ideas and information on ways to keep the school modern and up to date. Those attending the meeting this year, February 2 and 3, were T. B. Stevenson, Carl Latella, and G. D. Bianchi. The School Board does much to keep Union High modern, complete, and cheerful; thus making the school life of hundreds of students more pleasant and developmental. 13

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The Student Council bridges the gap between faculty and students. It is the means by which students have their ideas for better school-life given careful consid- eration and action when possible. The Council is composed of the presi- dent and vice president of each class. These members, under the supervision of Mr. Miller, Assistant Principal of Union High, chose James McConnaughey, president; George McElhaney, vice president; and Elizabeth Castner, secretary-treasurer. The chief duties of these student repre- sentatives are to patrol and maintain order in the crowded halls, prevent accidents caused by unruly conduct, promote care of school property, interpret the laws, and to enforce the school regulations. Also, the presidents of each room comprise a body of ushers which assist students in getting their proper seats, rapidly and without confusion. at all assemblies. The Council should likewise be con- gratulated for introducing Driver's Educa- tion into the curriculum and their drive for other needed improvements. During the year, the Council promoted the sale of T shirts. These jerseys could be purchased in blue, white, and grey; each bore the blue devil emblem on the front. Besides this project, a dance was sponsored for the student body. It followed the Avella basketball game and was well attended. Each year the organization climaxes its term of service with a social event for them- selves and their guests. The Student Council is an important factor in school life, for it brings about a better understanding and greater coopera- tion between the school administration and student body. Student (douncil institutes Unvina C ourse 1st Row, L. to R. M. Hoover, L. Buckwalter, G. Tennyson, A. Baker, J. Di Orio, J. Hemphill. 2nd Row: M. Sonnenberg, R. Bologna, B. Schilinski, C. Cindrich, E. Castner, S.-T., Mr. Miller, G. McElhaney, V. P., M. Moore, R. Cowden, D. Testa. 3rd Row: C. Sciamanna, R. M. Turkily, F. Gratchen, N. Mena, A. Latella, H. Strongosky, F. Beaumont, R. Darras, M. Chilinsky, J. Cunningham, M. Boris, B. Staub. 4th Row: V, Gilson, R. Darras, W. Koval, D. Trimarki, K. Miller, J. Pien- kosky, H. McElhaney, P. Sergakis, R. Wagner, D. Golan, J. Stanish, H. Pappas. Not pictured: J. McConnaughey, P. 15