Union High School - Utopian Yearbook (New Castle, PA)

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P 0 E l2 years of school are ending at last, And now as we say this, we think of the past. We think of the Friendships and pals we have made As we advanced through Union, grade by grade. As each year came on and we learned something new Our minds and hearts grew right along too. We wandered through readin', and writin', and math And met all the obstacles that were in our path. We joined lots of clubs or played in the band And supported our teams in a way that was grand. serious and times we were sad, There were times we were But most of the time we were all very glad. But at last to our sorrow and tearful delight, Commencement exercises are looming in sight. So now we say farewell to old Union High, Which we'll always remember as years go by. BY Lois Hilke Richard Liversage ., CLASS SONG fTune of Working On The Railroad , We've been working here at Union, Four long happy years. We are sorry to be leaving- The school we hold so dear. Here's to all the fun and mem'ries, Classmates good and true. All through life we will remember- Union, here's to you. BY Marlene McAbee Dolores Sniezek 24

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FRANK ZAPPIA FFA9l0lll2 Baseball ll Class Volleyball 9 Intramural Football I2 Gym Exhibit ll ELSIE YOUNG Squad Captain ll Teenettes I2 Sca Rab Art Club l2 ALMA MATER Our strong band can ne'er be broken Formed in Union High. Far surpassing wealth uns oken, Sealed by friendship's tie. Alma mater, alma mater, Deep graven on each heart. Shall be found unwavering true, When we from life shall part. 23 LE ON ARD YAS HER F. F. A. 9, i0 Chorus 10, I2 Intramural Football l2

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CLASS Ill TORY THE long and highlighted history of the class of 1952 began in early September, 1940. Our parents took us by the hand and led us into the little one room school houses to begin our 12 years of higher learning. We accomplished by the trial and error method, the great goal of our ambitions, completing our first 8 years of grammer school and look- ing with anxious anticipation toward our freshman year at Union High School. Gathering together from Union, Mahoning, Pulaski Township, and Edinburg lndependent District some ninety in number we formed the freshman class in i948 destined to be one of the most progressive classes in the history of Union Township High School. We were assigned home rooms in 109, 202, and 210 under the guidance of Mrs. Krause, Miss Burton and Mr. Patterson. Early in the fall a class meeting was held to elect the class officers. Bill Ahrens became our president, Frances Carbone, our vice-president, Dolores Bender our secretary, Eileen O'Neil, our treasurer. Being dubbed as greenhorns, we were restricted from having social functions the remainder of the Year. In the fall of '49 we gathered together as sophomores, one step farther on our way. Elections for our new officers were held in November at which time Jim Young was elected president, Barbara Shoaff, vice-president, Joanne Taafe, secretary, Bill Ahrens, treasurer. A ring committee was then appointed and they met with the agent to choose the style of ring for the class of '52, The annual Valentine Dance, our first activity, was held on February 17, when we elected our Queen of Hearts. Largely because of the help of our advisors, Mrs. Shields, Mrs Brettell and Miss Frohm, this dance was a success. On the last day of school we spent an enjoyable day at Idora Park. Under the two class advisors, Mrs. Hartford and Mr. Roussos, we started a successful junior year. In the latter part of September we elected our class officers. Don Wingfield became our president, Diane Farrington, our vice- president, Dolores Bender, secretary, and Dick Pitzer, treasurer. Our first event of the year was the Harvest Moon Dance, when Eileen O'Neil was chosen Queen. Following closely on the heels of our dance came the junior-senior play in which a few members of the junior class participated. On February 6, 1951 our Magazine Campaign got under way with the traditional battle between Mr. Rousso's room and that of Mrs. Hartford. Early in the race room 202 took the lead and remained ahead during the entire campaign. Our final figures reached a staggering 2000 dollars, 500 dollars above the previous records. Room 208 having had the coolest thermometer put the campaign on ice by throwing a party for room 202. With the breath of spring in the air we began planning how to break old traditions and came up with a junior- senior prom which the parting seniors could truly say they enjoyed. On May 19 at the New Castle Country Club, Chuck Kelso and Mary Lou Devite were crowned King and Queen, topping an enjoyable and long to be remembered evening of dancing. To the shrill whistles of the referees and the high excitement of the football fans we, as seniors, began a year of great enjoyment and happiness which we will never experience again in our lives. Soon after our first classes resumed a meeting of the seniors was held to plan the final lap of our journey, we e- lected class officers. President was Don Wingfield, vice-president, Don Ross, secretary, Dolores Bender, and treasurer, Dick Pitzer. It was also decided at this time to have our senior pictures taken at Seavey's Studio. Late in November the members of our class helped in the presentation of the junior-senior play entitled Life Be- gins At Sixteen . The Sno-Ball, final dance to be presented by the seniors was held in the gym on December 12. A beautifully rounded Christmas tree filled the center circle and the ceiling was illuminated with Christmas lights. At intermission Mr. Turek presented gifts to the following students: most beautiful girl and most handsome boy, Eileen O'NeiI and Bill Ahrens, most popular girl and boy, Margaret Scopio and Don Wingfield, the girl and boy with the best dispositions, Diane Farrington and Don Ross. Semester tests came more quickly than we realized and eagerly we started upon the final semester of our high school careers. We hoped to make this the best and happiest semester of our lives. An early reminder that we would soon be graduating was the ordering of our name cards and announcements, which were carefully selected by the class members. In another few weeks our dinks were ordered in the color and style desired. How proud we were to wear them. It was wonderful being a senior for we were happy, carefree, and ready for excitement, but it was also ex- pensive. As spring rolled around some of our class bid farewell to the high school stage as the presented the senior class play. lt met with approval and was a job well done. There were many things that highlighted these closing months of school-games, banquets and the prom. Each will always have a very special place in our treasure chest of memories. We realized now that the curtain was going up for the last time as we proceeded to take our final high school ex- aminations. A feeling of joy mingled with sadness found its way into our thinking. Very soon, experiences which for twelve long years we had been having would be a memory and no longer a reality. The class picnic and class day provided the lighter side of our more serious commencement activities. These events were chalked up as two more rollicking successes of the class of 1952. Then came baccalaureate and we appeared for the first time in academic cap and gown. We heard an inspirational message which struck a keynote in our being, and stimulated us to nobler and higher living. ln a few days--Commencement, the crowning achievement of every students life. The goal reached, the dream realized. We hope that we shall be able to individually accept the challenge of that night and prove ourselves to be not only a credit to our school, but an asset to our communities. ---B. Ahrens, L. Williams, M. VanMeter, D. Mattocks. 25