Union High School - U Yearbook (Burgettstown, PA)

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' ontball On August 18, Coach Bogdan Nicksick started on his fifth year as head coach at Union High with Pat McGraw assisting for his second year. Ten seniors turned out to form the nucleus of the 55', squad. These seniors were Coach Nicksick's hopes for a successful year, but he also relied on the sturdv juniors and steady sophomores. Practice was rough a11d rugged the first few days and saw many underclassmen unable to stand the strain, hut as the week passed a smooth-working team was molded into shape. Union had two pre-season scrimmages with Coraopolis and Freedom to give the boys some taste of action. In the opening game with Cecil Union had little trouble scoring a 22-6 victory. The next two games, Chester and Waynesburg, fell to Union with identical scores, 21-0. Union now had a record of 3-0, but visiting Bellmar changed that hy a 13-6 defeat. Union then traveled to California only to be beaten 13-12 hy an extra point. West Alleg showed little strength and Union subs played most of the game. The Blue Devils won by an easy 26-19 score. Union then lost a hard-fought game to Homestead in the last three minutes-25-12. The first-string Blue Devils scored five touch- downs in seven plays and then sent in the subs to win over Moon 39-14. In the annual classic with Canonsburg Union led 6-0 at the halftime, but Canonsburg surged ahead to win 28-13. Unionis final record was live wins and four losses for the 1955 season. Ualuulq, Union Cecil ..., 22-6 Union Chester .,,.... 21-0 Union Waynesburg ,...... .. 21-0 Union Bellmar ,..,. , 6-13 Union California ,......... 12-13 Union VVest Allegheny 26-19 Union Homestead ...,.,.., ., 12-25 Union Moon Twp. . .. 39-14 Union Canonsburg .,..,..,.... 13-28 Jr. Football Squad. Bottom Row, l. to r.: I. Muscaro, A Schilinski, J. Latella, P. Morgan, I. Suica, P. Ward, E. Pctrucci, D. Cain P. Pienkosky, W. Wilkins, J. Ozimek. 2nd Bow: M. McClain, H. Petricca, D. Mader, M. Harvey, B. Pirih, E. Robert, R. Thomas, M. Borsos, J. Trimarki, I. Yaco, M. Tiptor. Top Row: A. Samlolf, M. Pogonovich, B. Mader, F. Wright, I. Barkley, B. Mziltony, I. Williams, K. Jelovich. 26

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Ir. Band Bottom Row, l to r: L. Burehianti Cst. dir.J, D. Bruce, C. Boni, R. Tueci, C. XVebster, D.HNiungello. II. Scott, M. Colesberry, L. Hill, S. Rash. 2nd Row: -I. Stewart, lt. Lal'osta, R. Dclamontagne, M. Shaffer. bl. Spa- nogians, -I. Hill, ll Boni, j. Boni. Band The Band, a hard working group of fifty- five members, earned the distinction of being one of Unionis finest musical organizations. Under the direction of Mr. Snyder, who is teaching at Union for the first time, the band has been a welcome addition to pep meetings, assemblies, plays and football games. The band elected the following officers: president, Thurma Wharton, vice president, Arthur lionig secretary-treasurer, Kathryn Za- betakisg publicity chairman, Sandra Petrucci. After completing a course in the junior band students graduate to the senior band. The junior band performed well at the B- squad football games. The junior band mem- bers also serve as substitutes for the senior band when someone is absent. Members of the band have participated in state band, district band, and for the first time in a county band, which performed for teach- ers, institute. A program of Christmas music was broadcast by the band to the classrooms bv means of the public address system before Christmas vacation. The main event of the year was the Spring Concert for which the band worked very hard. A bake sale and a dance were sponsored by the band to raise money to buy band jackets for the seniors. Much credit is due the majorettes for their excellent work at football games and other activities with the band. Many thanks to Mr. Snyder for his original and entertaining ideas, which have made the band an outstanding organization at Union.

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Varsity Bottom Row, l to r: C. Mendez, I. Clair, E. Ihnot, R. Milhalich, R. Maltony, R. Petrel, R. Lounder, G. Ihnat, C. Ahate, J. Sabo, J. Penderville. 2nd Row: R. Pompe, R. Marshall, T. Reed, L. Rodriquez, W. Ozimek, S. Yukevich, R. McCuen, R. DiOrio, J. Riddile, I. Radacoy, A. Rommes, L. Resnik, R. Goodman. 3rd Row: I. Colpo, R. Lounder, I. Matalik, T. Witcher, R. Owens, A. Manni, J. Karas, D, Mike, R. Campos, D. Hart. ,guna-L Jaya .sdmdua Union .. . vs ...,,. .. Bridgeville . . . . 0- 7. . L Union .vs ..,, .. South Fayette H6- 6. ,,.,. .T Union ..... vs. .. ...Washington . . .. 0-40 . . L Union . ...vs... . .... .West Allegheny .. .. 6-31 . .. L Union . vs. . . ...Trinity .................... 6- 6 ' , Mah, Jonfball, jack Shearson started on his second year as junior high football coach, but had a little trouble producing a winning team. The boys were eager and willing but the breaks were against them, they finished their season with two ties and three losses. Lack of experience and size were two deciding factors in this year's record. The junior high boys. anxious at their first game, went to Bridgeville. The only touch- down of the game was scored in the first quarter on a reverse that went around right end. The final score was Bridgeville 7, Union 0. Hoping to do better in their second game, they played host to South Lafayette. The opposition scored the first touchdown but Burgettstown came right back with Fred Wright plunging straight ahead for the score. The game ended in a 6-6 tie. The junior var- sity next faced a powerful Washington team and lost by their worst score, 40-0. In this game Ben Diamond cracked a rib, but the injury was not serious. Another bad defeat was tallied when they traveled to West Al- legheny. jim Barkley scored the only touch- down for Union and the game ended with West Allegheny on top 31-6. Discouraged by previous games but eager to do better, the little Blue Devils played host to Trinity and got their second tie for the season when Ben Diamond scored the lone touchdown for Bur- gettstown to make the final score 6-6. This was perhaps the hardest fought game the junior team played.