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

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CLASS HISTORY This is the Atomic Age, and we, as a small number of the many students who will graduate throughout our nation, will go forth to seek fame and fortune in the vastness of the everchanging Atomic Era. Our story really begins in 1951, when 103 students from the townships of Union, Pulaski, and Mahoning came together to form the class of 1955. Our Freshman year was uneventful aside from the constant turmoil of the studies and ac- tivities of the upperclassmen, who urged us to help make their activities program a success; nev- ertheless, we began to cultivate ideas for the fu- ture. Our class advisors were Mr. Patterson, Mr. Oden and Mr. Krotz. As Sophomores we held our first class elec- tion under the supervision of Mrs. Shields and Mr. Keil. Officers elected on September 22, 1952, were: President, Harold Mott; Vice-president, Harry Hartzell; Secretary, Sandy Grell; and Treasurer, Peggy Cutter. We are very proud to be the first class to standardize our class rings. The crowning glory of the Sophomore Year was the Valentine Dance in February. With pride and joy, Marilyn Brown was crowned Queen of Hearts by our President, Harold Mott. Our Sophomore attendants were Sandy Grell, Kay Thornton, Martha Lewis, Judy Baughman, Shirley Harry and Joan Klenzing. With the guidance of Mrs. Hartford and Mr. Keil, we started a successful Junior year. Our officers for the year were: Richard Parks, Presi- dent; Harry Hartzell, Vice-president; Sandy Grell, Secretary; and Peggy Cutter, Treasurer. Our first event of the year was the Harvest Moon Dance with Peggy Cutter and Fred Brogan reigning as Queen and King of the Harvest. Chuck Ratcliff, Jean Ann Flynn, Jackie Lowery, and Sandy Grell were Juniors representing our class in the Christ- mas Pageant, which took the place of the Junior- Senior Play. Early in February our magazine campaign got underway. Room 205 under Mr. Keil soon won over Mrs. Hartford’s Room 208. resulting in Room 208 acting host for a Junior Class Party. When the first breath of spring crept into the air, we began planning to break old traditions and to come up with a Junior-Senior Prom which the departing seniors could truly say they enjoyed. On that memorable evening in May, Ronald Fel- ger and Martha Jo Hill ascended to the throne at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, climaxing an enjoy- able and long to be remembered evening of su- preme beauty. As the Autumn leaves began to fall in 1954, we found ourselves coming to school for our final attack on knowledge. Knowing that we had no time to lose, we met and elected officers. They were: President, Fred Brogan; Vice-president, Joe Emig; Secretary, sandy Grell; and Treasurer, Peggy Cutter. It was also decided at this time to have our Senior pictures taken at Seavy’s Studio. In December the Senior class presented a fa- vorite comedy of the stage “The Curious Savage” which constituted a good night of laughter for the audience and a great deal of satisfaction to eleven fine performers. December proved to be even more important to the seniors; for not only was it their date for the last play but also their last dance. As usual, a bit of sentimentality crept into the scene as the curtain began to fall slowly but surely, another phase of human life and educa- tion. The dance was held at the Union Memorial Elementary School with a door prize for all of treasurable memories symbolic of the “Christman Twirl.” The first semester tests came quicker than was necessary, which marked the half way of our senior year of school. With the last hurdle before us, we proceeded to choose name cards, to select announcements, and to order our dinks. The en- tire process of never ending pre-graduational duties kept us so busy that we failed to realize that graduation was only a few weeks in the future. The class Picnic and Class Day provided the lighter side of our commencement activities. Then came Baccalaureate and the first appearance of the Class of 1955 in academic cap and gown. In a few days Commencement, the crowning achieve- ment of every student’s life. The student feels elated, sadness creeps into the scene as the players pass through the hall of learning into the world, completing their role as a high school student. We realize we are to begin a new education in the cast and glorious life which is to follow. Thus, we, the Class of 1955, leave Union to go on to the typewriters, to the machines, to the col- leges, to the never-ending duties of our life as a better citizen in this wonderful nation which granted us the privilege to enjoy a free competi- tive education. By, Sandy Grell, Harold Mott. Peggy Cutter, Richard Park.

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CAROL E. WARD 44Carol” Airline Hostess DICK VOGUS Dick” Forest Ranger JOHN WILLIAMS Jack” Rare Car Driver DOW L. ZEIGLER Herman” Navy SONG Melody — MEMORIES POEM “WISH YOU WERE HERE” Farewell to old Union High School Moments we had here are dear. Good times and pleasures abounding. Will be remembered for years. Chorus: Happy days, laughing days, Linger in our hearts. We will miss them more and more As days and years go by. Happy days, laughing days, We’ve come to the end, but still We will cherish, The memories of Union High. Now we must form our own future. Founded on twelve years of work. Work that we finished at Union, Union a memory for life. Mickey Mateja Dean Driggs The time has come To say adieu To our classmates And old Union, too. You hear some say They’re glad it’s so. But then there’re some Who hate to go. And even among The joys and tears Some hours seem minutes. Some minutes years. Wearied to do our very best In each subject that we took. We gathered in the knowledge From every type of book. ‘Good-bye’, to Union High School That in our memories will stay alive. And “good luck to the Juniors From the class of fifty-five. John Hyromak

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CLASS PROPHECY On May 25, 1965, the cool breeze stole over a quiet, sequestered scene. As the sun began to penetrate the red brick walls of Union, we take a look at old names and faces. We shall try to account for each member of the class of “55” by listing their professions and a short account of their Memories. Peggy Cutter, airline hostess for Capitol Air- lines, looks back at her flying experiences in Drivers Training. Sandy Grell, is private secretary for oil ty- coon, Jim Duff, both remember burning the mid- night oil during school. Fred Brogan, star halfback of the Los Angeles Rams, will always be remembered for digging up the gridiron. Joe Emig, famed TV producer and his famous discovery, actress Judy Baughman, who was the leading lady in “The Curious Savage,” will re- member their acting together. John Hromyak, famed novelist, author of “Life, Its Advantage and Disadvantages,” remem- bers some of the novel ideas he had in high school. Jackie Lowry, farmer’s wife, uses her mathe- matics in not counting her chickens before they hatch. Steve Presnar, currently a sergeant with the State Police, took Mr. Keil’s law class to heart. Virginia Bissett, queen of the slide rule, re- calls her ease in sliding through school. Walter Cuiynar, Michael Mateja, and Jim Douglas, atomic engineers at research laboratories in California remember engineering their way through high school. Pete Jaworski, well known criminal lawyer remembers the discussion in history class. Judy Roberts, currently singing at Ciros, fondly remembers her chirping days at Union. Jean Sankey, and Elaine Broadbent who had joined the Waves to see the world recall the tales they told to Mrs. Wilson. Claudia Bartholemew, costume designer for Warner Brothers, remembers her good times at Union. John Schass, star center for the Baltimore Bullets recalls his bird’s eye view of Union’s bas- kets. Joe Eylar, aeronautical engineer, has fond memories of trig class. Helen Jendrysik, state official in charge of Civil Defense, recalls when she was only the city siren of the senior class. Jean Ann Flynn and Shirley Sankey, Co- chairwomen of the American Nurses Association, are now in Paris, France, on an assignment, recall- ing the excursions they took in History class. Connie Coates, girls’ teacher at Union, recalls her days as majorette. Martha Lewis, flying instructor, recalls giving private flying lessons at home. Joan Ferrese, shorthand teacher at New Castle Business College, finds this much easier than Mrs. Wilson’s shorthand class. Dean Driggs, organist at St. Paul’s Cathedral, recalls his musical days at Union High. Harry Hartzell, artist at Walt Disney Studios, uses the doodles he drew during classes at Union. Dick Bowden, Science teacher at Union, re- members his plan of sweet revenge. Fred J.ombard, owner of a chain of pet shops, remembers his catty days at Union. Jack Williams, experimental driver for Gen- eral Motors, finds this not as dangerous as his hot rodding at Union. Richard Del Principe, chief mechanic at Olds- mobile garage, remembers his puttering around at old Union High. Delores A Her, wife of a railroad industrialist, thinks back of chugging through school. Ruth Patton, Champion Typist of America, owes her fame to the frantic typing she did before the 1955 Utopian was published. Lucille Pagley, a fashion model for “The Big Payoff,” has many memories of Union. Chuck Ratcliff, auctioneer, is still trying to forget some of the bargains he made in high school. Ruth Hudock and Thelma Cervone, nurses at a local hospital, remember quite well their experi- ences in Chemistry class. Ed Jenkins, manager of a stock broker agency, has as his staff of secretaries, Joanne Mott and Carol Ward, have profited from the good old days in Office Practice Class. Alex Monstwill, distributing manager of the Youngstown Vindicator, got his start as a newsboy while at Union. Ed Peplowski, owner of a chain of sporting goods stores, has benefited by his business train- ing. Harold Mott, football coach at Ohio State, got started in his years at Union. Bob Pitzer, currently a watch repairman, re- members “making time” at Union. Paul Ratvasky, plant and seed expert, recalls the years he “rooted” for Union.