Union High School - U Yearbook (Burgettstown, PA)

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Rometti, Roberta Bobbie Academic P. E.-You know it, tool Tri-Hi-Y 1, 41 C. A. A. 2, 3, Spanish Club 4 tT.lg National Honor Society 45 Basketball 1, 2 Always laughing and full of fun, Roberta enjoys life just as much as we enjoy her. Her comments are appropriate on all occasions. Swimming and dancing donit interfere with her being an honor student. Vranjes, George Gorgeous George Academic P. E.-l vas vork na Vierton Plays 2, 3, 41 Music Club 1, Sportsman Club 3. Dralnatics Club 4g Spanish Club 44 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 George possesses a lot more than just muscles. His musical abilities and his ever-friendly smile should help him win success. Listening to Croatian music and singing are two of his favorite pastimes. Wagner, Roger Frog Commercial P. E.- Sportsmen lg Spansh -1. Varsity U 2, 3, 4, Foot- ball 1. 2. 3. 4: NVrestling 1, 2. 3, 41 Baseball 2: C. Of. 2 tl'.lq ll. H. Of. 1 KPJ, 2 fS.'I'.lg 4 tV.P.l Girls, if you don't want to be trapped, beware of Roger. His favorite hobbies are hunting and trap- ping. lle has been an outstanding football player and wrestler during his four years at Union. Salvadori, Emma Em V General P. IC.-Cee-XYliizz Tri-lli-Y 1, C. A. A. 2, 3. 4 h linnna appreclrtes any kindness that is clone for her, and is ready to return tavors. Sports are her main interest. and Em enjoys participating in them. Quietly but earnestly she goes about her activities. Sclflinski, Sylvia Ruth Sally Academic l'. lf.-Gee wizards! Play 25 Chorus 1. 2g Tri-lli-Y lg F. Il. A. 2. 4: Spanish Club -ig Iii-Lite 44 U Stafi 4 u VVriting stories and dancing are two of Sally's favorite pastimes. As business manager on the lli- Lite, she exercises her talent for design. She is always neat and attractive in appearance. Stiak, Daisy Daiz Commercial P. li.-You know it Daisy is very neat and attractive. She can often be seen talking, walking. and having fun with Stella and Dorothy. Daisvs pleasing personality will aicl her very much in life. Sgyl I Mae Anni Academic ' r ye. Q 1- lt- sn Pl ns r ' s. J . . Of . tV.1.lg 3 4 Ti- i- t 3 1 J 4 IPD dtnt C om 1 3 N ion Ion ' So tty 3 Spn sli Ch 1.4 1 1 li 3 .P. 4g f torus 2, Ensemb , 2, 3 ' 1-Que , di: 't o --rand resi -nt T Hi , and N' one 'lm or So ty a on. Q ,v ' f in' iaes ionors ile l e i s- ml. er ei ersoftalfty in' .' her fr L fith -v- s al it. L' . Webster, James Blaine Bulldog General P. E.-Cut it out Sportsmen 1: Varsity U 2, 3, 4 fP,lg Football 1, 2. 3. 44 NVrestling l, 2. 4 Blaine, carefree and nonchalant. is president of the Varsity U. A wonderful sport he doesn't like , boys who talk about their own school team. XVe will remember Blaine for his excellent wrestling.

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Peterson, Ora Mae Pete Academic P. E.-0.K. Play 8, Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, Dramatics 3, C. A. A. 4, Hi-Lite 4, U Staff 4 An attractive wardrobe, radiant hair and a joyful disposition are characteristic of Ora Mae. Her witty vocabulary charms us and will be long remembered by her fellow classmates. Strongosky, Charles Strong General P. E.-ls that right? Strong is one of our tall seniors. He has a rugged appearance and his spontaneous laughter is very delightful. Charlie's humorous and witty re- plies are enjoyable to all who know him. Verbanic, Paul Trapper Commercial P. E.-I don't know about that He is tall, quiet and always seems very happy and contented. Paul is known as Trapper', to his friends because of his capabilities as a sportsman and his ardent interest in hunting and trapping. Ralston, Patricia Pat Commercial P. E.-I can't see any future in it Music 1, 2, 4, Dramatics Club 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Pat's skill in shorthand and typing has made her an outstanding student of stenography. Her tidy appearance should further her career as a secretary. Pat devotes her spare time to playing the piano. o .- 1 Ralston, Margaret Marge Commercial P. E.-Oh Nol F. H. A. 1, G. A. A. 4, Hi-Lite 4 Friendly and nice to know is Marge. With her personality and good sportsmanship, we nominate her as a winner. Marge is one girl who hasn't got a flaming temper to match her hair. Testa, Vincent Governor Academic P. E.-Donit worry about it H. R. Of. 1 CPQ, 2 CV.P.D, Class Of. 1 CSJ, 2 KSJ, Basketball 1, Football 1, 4, Wrestling 4, Baseball 4, Hi-Y 3, 4, Varsity U 4, Spanish Club 4, Sportsmen 1, National Honor Society 4 Vincent will long be remembered by the class of '52 for his willingness to help. His portrayal of a clown in the U Book assembly -did a lot to boost sales. Governor also helped backstage a lot. Visnich, Rudy Moe Academic P. E.-Hey, Sorry Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Sportsman 1, 2, Varsity U 2, 3, 4, National Honor Society 3 4, Athletic Council 3, 4, Student Council 2, 3, 4, H. R. Of. 2, 3, 4 Lanky, but well built, Moe spent most of his four years at Union participating in basketball, foot- ball and baseball. These sports do not keep Rudy from obtaining high grades and taking part in other activities. Robb, Shirley Ann Shirley Academic P. E.-That gripes me C. Of. 1 fV.P.J, Plays 3, 4 cS.D.d1 Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2 KSQ, 3, 4, Hi-Lite 3, U Stalt 4, National Honor Society 4 Boys, do you want a good cook? Shirley is one of the best. But Shirley's talents are many-driving, class committee and dramatics. Next year Penn State will acquire a fine person in Shirley.

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,, Swanson, Conchita Connie Academic P. E.-What's new? Tri-Hi-Y lg Dramatics Club 3, F. H. A. 2, 3g Chorus 1, 33 U Staff 4, Hi-Lite 45 Spanish Club 4, Play 2 Actress, artist, or journalist, which will Conchita be? It is hard to tell, for she is talented in all three fields. Her sweet smile and pers 'palit make her n' -e to know 4 , f 4 mann, 1 f . ade ' 1 ' mu INV i , too l l ' X K . ation' o or wi L y 1 i-Y 1 g Scien - 1 1 lg ' s 2, - ll Q n la ng th u 'el 42 .1 i 'l callifig la ', c ' da ig,' and 1 I the thing o y ' s mcmfml io ig' e artieipated iany ' activi Q he s makes vod ades. Williams, Robert Willy Commercial P. E.-And you know it too Plays 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Science Club lg Spanish Club 4 Our cheerful and amiable photographer, Bob, is always present at scenes of action with his camera. His jaunty walk and nonchalant manner are character- istic of his carefree nature. Testa, Dolores Helene D. T. Academic P. E.-Man-dy-lou Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4 fSlg Spanish 49 U Stagg Stu- dent Council 2, H. R. Of. 2 fV.P.D Driving a car is not the only hobby Dolores has. She likes to spend the rest of her time listening to thc radio, dancing, going to basketball games, and eating pizza. Thomas, Georgia Anna Topsy Commercial P. E.-I donyt care Tri-lli-Y lg F. ll. A. 3, 4g Library Club 4 We see Topsy at her post by Room 205 every day faithfully doing her hall duty. Georgia Anna is not only very efficient as a policeman, but she is an accommodating librarian also. Wilson, james Iazz Commercial P. E.-Wanna het? H. R. Of. 1 tV.P.l, 3 CS.T.J, 4 CS.T.Dg Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 fMgr.lg Football 1, 2, 3, 4g Sportsmcn lg Safety 2, Hi-Y 3, 4g Varsity U 2, 3, 4 CST., Combined with his tallncss, red hair and freckles, Iazz's intelligence makes him a very impressive and distinctive individual. An ardent sport fan and par- ticipant, Jim is a particular favorite of the senior boys. Thomburg, Dorothy Dotty Commercial P. E.-That's for sure Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2 fT.l, C. Of. l Dorothy is quiet and pleasant. She is very con- sistent in attendance and never is late. Although Dotty is serious, at times she can also he a lot of fun. Venner, Ruth Ruthie Commercial P. E.-That's for sure! Tri-Ili-Y 1, 4, F. H. A. 25 Commercial 3, Library Club 4 Her curling hair and nice smile make a picture. pretty enough for any artist's palette. Ruth's willing- ness to co-operate and her gentle ways have made her well liked bv both students and faculty.