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

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1956 volume:

Utopian (1956) Union Area High School New Castle, Pennsylvania Mr. Roussos, Mr. Rehm, Mr. Beichner, Mr. Skinner, Mr. Hart, Mr. Schantz Dedication O the members of the Athletic Staff of the Union Township High School, the class of 1956 proudly dedicate this Utopian. This dedication is made to the Staff, since we believe that through their tire- less efforts much progress has been made in the sports activities of the school. They have promoted fine leadership and sportsmanship and have made it possible for Union High to achieve a prominent place in the athletic program of the Tri-state Area. Theme Roads of Life w E have at last completed what may have seemed to some of us an endless journey, but actually, it has been only one of the beginning roads of life. Most of us began this journey together twelve years ago with vigor and enthusiasm; anxious to proceed . Sometimes we came upon steep places in this road, but with the aid and guiding hands of our teachers and the ad- ministrators, we overcame these hurdles and proceeded to the end. As we traveled this road, we not only increased our knowledge, but shared in each other’s joys and sorrows. We know that this journey has not been in vain, for we feel that it has taken away many fears and childish whims, giving us in return, confidence. It has also prepared us for the many unknown roads that we may venture upon in the future. We sincerely hope that our journey has been an inspiration to the un- derclassmen who are embarking ypon this same road, and it is our wish that they travel it with courage and enthusiasm. 2 Seated: Mr. Eugene Hill, Mrs. Gladys Farrington, Mr. Peter Grittie, Mr. Frank Zajac. Standing: Mi. Fred Vanatten, Mr. Mason J. Bodkin, Mr. Anarella. School Board Seated: Mr. Fred Vanatten. Mrs. Gladys Farrington, Mr. Ralph McConahy, Mr. Frank Zajac. Standing: Mr. Ray Bailey, Mr. Mason J. Bodkin, Mr. Peter Grittie. 3 HE Theme of your 1956 Annual is Roads of Life. 1 would like to para- phrase this somewhat to read The Crossroads of Life. The Roads of Life are many and they criss-cross frequently during their course. At every cross- road you will have to make a decision as to which road you will follow. How well you have learned the lessons of your high school days and the attitudes which you have developed toward life will determine whether or not the road which you choose will be smooth or whether it will be rocky. At the point of high school graduation you are at one of these crossroads. The decision is yours to make as to which road you will now follow. Will you go on to college to prepare yourself for some vocation? Will you enter into the commercial life of our community or will you take one of the numerous other roads which will be beckoning unto you. I trust that the training which you have received in Union High School has prepared you to make the right decision at the crossroads where you now stand. Only time will tell. Mason J. Bodkin Supervising Principal 4 M I OVE aside please! The Class of 1956 is pulling out onto the avenues and highways of adult life. The time of your trip will vary with the individual, but regardless, you will be confronted with crossroads. Your best thinking will be required to make decisions which will be correct. Much of your travel will be done on secondary roads which are rough, full of curves, and treacher- ous. The major highways only feel smooth, straight, and satisfying as a re- sult of having experienced the secondary ones. Keep your destination clearly in focus. Use only those means for getting there which are not harmful to others. In all your trips, pause only long enough to set a new goal if needed and then move on with determination. A safe trip to you. 5 C. Paul Clark Principal Eugene Beichner California S. T. C. B. S. Degree; Industrial Arts Jack Boggs Geneva College B. S. Degree; Math. Frances Butts B. A. Degree; Allegheny College Physical Education Clair R..Gibson B. M. U. S. Degree; Westminster College General Music: Band Chorus Astrid Hammerstrom B. S. Degree California Teachers College English; World History SENIOR ADVISOR Zela W. Fox B. S. Degree; Pennsylvania State University Homemaking 6 Richard Hart B. S. in Physical Education; Pennsylvania State University Physical Education; History Anna Hartford B. A. Degree; Geneva College Algebra; Plane Solid Geometry, Trigonometry David B. Jameson Vocational Agriculture Donald W. Keil B. S. in Commerce; M. S. in Education; Westminster College Winifred J. Kisthart Edinboro State Teachers College B. S. Degree; Art Supervisor Robert A. Koiby B. S. Degree; B. A. in English; Geneva College 7 Jean Loudon B. S. Degree Muskingum College English Martha McChesney Grove City College B. A. Degree; Latin, English Harry Morris Clarion State Teachers College B. S. Degree; Geography, History Wilbur T. Patterson B. A. Degree; Westminster College M. E. Degree; University of Pittsburgh Biology; General Science SENIOR ADVISOR Carrie Mae Rentz B. A. Degree; Westminster College United States History; P. O. D. Elma Robinson Westminster College University of Pitt. B. A. Degree; History Fred Rehm B. S. Degree; Slippery Rock State Teachers College Math. 8 SENIOR ADVISOR Socrates Roussos Slippery RockS. T. C. B. S. Degree; Sciences John Schantz B. S. Degree in Health Physical Education; State Teachers College Claire R. Shields B. S. Degree; Westminster College English; French Thomas Skinner Geneva College B. S. Degree; Social Studies, Safety Ed. James R. Tarr B. S. Degree; Clarion State Teachers College Science Samuel Venturella Indiana State Teachers College B. S. Degree; Commercial Education Margaret Hough Indiana State Teachers College Temple University B. S. Degree in Education Type, Shorthand Fred Smith Slippery Rock S. T. C. B. S. Degree; Physical Education Health, Biological Science 9 Elementary Principal Mr. Houk Secretary Mrs. Naugle High School Principal Mr. Clark Secretary Miss Ferrese Supervising Principal Mr. Bodkin Secretary Mrs. Ingham n 10 Seniors James Nolder-- Jim He is--Handsome Chief Attraction--Hair cut? Football 10-11-12 Intramural Sports 10-11-12 Baseball 11 Varsity L 12 Hi-Y 12 Janet Hammers-- Stinky” She is--A bom cheerleader Chief Attraction--Disposition Cheerleader 10-11-12 Intramural Sports 10-11-12 Usherette 11-12 Class Treasurer 12 Senior Officers Jean Goodge--”Jeannie She is--Friendly Chief Attraction--Blonde hair Class Secretary 11-12 Cheerleader 10-11-12 Chorus 10-11-12 Palette Club 10 U-Hi News 11-12 Teenettes 12 Teenette Secretary 12 Office Girl 12 Junior Play 11 Chorus Secretary 12 John Leonhardt-- John” He is--Taken Chief Attraction--Teeth Football 10-11-12 Varsity L 10-11-12 Utopian Staff 11-12 Science Club 12 GRADUATION G is for the grins on all the Seniors' faces. R is for report cards that made us hurt in places. A is for absences of which there were plenty. D is for dopes who won't leave 'till they're twenty. U is for dear Union, a place we’ll ne'er forget. A is for the answers that caused us worry and fret. T is for the trouble which we were always in. I is for intelligence and that was pretty thin. O is for obstacles which always came our way. N is for the nearness of our Graduation day. Dorothy Brown, Barbara Pagach, Roberta Eyler, Jean Goodge 12 Jack Allison-- Parson” He is--Talkative Chief Attraction--Hot Rodding Chorus 10-11-12 Play Crew 12 Intramural Sports 10-11-12 Carole Ammons-- Carole” She is--Talkative Chief Attraction--Rosy cheeks Bowling 10 Band 10-11-12 F. T. A. 12 Teenettes 10-11-12 Senior Play 12 Intramural Sports 10-11-12 Library Assistant 11 May Day 10 Beverly Barber-- Bev She is--Devilish Chief Attraction--Laughter Teenettes 12 Office Girl 11-12 May Day Program 10 Intramural Sports 11-12 Nancy Barnhart-- Nancy She is - - Friendly Chief Attraction--Dimple in chin Teenettes 10-11-12 Chorus 11-12 Usherette 12 Office Girl 12 Library Assistant 11 Intramural Sports 12 May Day 10 Lambert Bator-- Steak He is--Quiet Chief Attraction--Blushing Intramural Sports 11-12 N. R. A. 11-12 Dorothy Brown-- Dot She is--Engaged Chief Attraction--Personality Teenettes 10-11-12 Chorus 10-11-12 County Chorus 11 U-Hi-News 11 Utopian Staff 11-12 Christmas Pageant 10-11-12 May Day 10 li 13 Joseph Busin-- Joe He is--Sociable Chief Attraction--Grin Football 10 Baseball 11-12 F. F. A. 10-11-12 Sportsman's Club 10-11-12 Hi-Y 11-12 Robert Cameron-- Rod He is--A flirt Chief Attraction- -Shoes Baseball 10-11-12 Intramural Sports 10-11-12 Chorus 10-11 Band 10 Junior Play 11 Hi-Y 12 Bowling League 10 Marcia Caiazza-- Marsh She is--Domineering Chief Attraction--Mr. Korby Majorette 10-11-12 May Day 10 F. T. A. President 12 F. T. A. 10-11-12 Teenettes 10-11-12 Senior Play 12 Bowling Secretary 10-11 Bowling 10-11 Beverly Capitola-- Cappy She is--Out spoken Chief Attraction--Forwardness Teenettes 10-11-12 Art Club 10-11 Bowling 10-11 Office Girl 12 May Day Program 10 Chorus 12 U-Hi News 11-12 Intramural Sports 11-12 Nick Coman-- Nick He is--A farmer Chief Attraction--His pigs Football 10-11-12 F. F. A. 10-11-12 Jr. Sportsman's Club 10-11- 12 Intramural Sports 10-11-12 Allen Cooper-- Allen He is--An agitator Chief Attraction--Dimples Jr. Sportsman's 11 Chorus 10-11-12 Hi-Y 12 Senior Play 12 County Chorus 12 Intramural Sports 10-11-12 fl 14 «X Robert Cummings-- Bob” He is--Studious Chief Attraction--School books Jr. Sportsman's Club Dolores Cwynar-- Dolly She is--Dainty Chief Attraction--Pleasant smile Majorette 11-12 Teenettes 11-12 Usherette 11 Utopian Staff 11-12 Office Girl 11-12 May Day 10 Francis Dierfield-- Chauncey He is--Short Chief Attraction--Glasses Hi-Y 10 Basketball Manager 10 Bowling 10-11 Intramural Sports Donald Eckles-- Don He is--Dependable Chief Attraction--Helpfulness Band 9-10-11-12 Chorus 9-10-11-12 Student Council 11-12 U-Hi News 10-11 Class Officer 10-11 Science Club 12 Junior Play 11 Senior Play 12 Vem Eppinger-- Epp He is--Jolly Chief Attraction--Laugh F.F.A. 10-11-12 Jr. Sportsman's 11-12 Band 11 Hi-Y 12 ft Celeste Eckert-- Celeste She is--Quiet Chief Attraction--Shoes Teenettes 10-11-12 May Day Program 10 Usherette 12 Intramural Sports 12 15 k J(, Roberta Eyler-- Bobby She is--Brainy Chief Attraction--Math books Teenettes 10 Language Club 11 Student Council 12 Science Club 12 U-Hi News 12 Paul Galbraith-- Paul He is--Carefree Chief Attraction--Curly hair Intramural Sports 11-12 Advanced Shop 10 Letha Foss-- Smiley She is--A book worm Chief Attraction--Piano Jr. Play 11 Band 10-11-12 Chorus 10-11-12 County Band 10-11-12 County Chorus 12 District Band 11-12 All State Band 12 U-Hi-News 10-11-12 Teenettes 10-11-12 Science Club 12 F. T. A. 11-12 Intramural Sports 11-12 Sara Genova-- Babe She is--A singer Chief Attraction--Fingernails Chorus 10-11-12 Teenettes 10-12 Office Girl 12 U-Hi-News Staff 12 May Day 10 Palette Club 10 County Chorus 12 F. T. A. 11-12 V Ralph Goist-- Goose He is--A hot rod Chief Attraction--Co-opera- tiveness Sylvia Gray- - Sylvia She is - -In love Chief Attraction--John Majorettes 10-11-12 Teenettes 11-12 Teenette Secretary 11 16 David Hall-- Dave He is--Date bait Chief Attraction--Pitching ability Baseball 10-11-12 Basketball 10 Football 10-11-12 Varsity L 11-12 Patricia Higgs-- Pat ' She is--Seldom heard Chief Attraction--Eyes May Day 10 Teenettes 11-12 Intramural Sports 11 Robert Harry-- Bob He is--Dare devil Chief Attraction--Levi's Hi-Y President 12 Hi-Y 10-11-12 Jr. Sportsman’s Club 10-11- 12 F. F. A. 10-11-12 Intramural Sports 10-11-12 Bowling 10 Hazel Ann Heims-- Hazy” She is--Happy go Lucky Chief Attraction--Laugh F. T. A. Secretary 12 Teenettes 10-11-12 Usherette 11 May Day 10 Office girl 12 Senior Play 12 Audrey Heasley-- Audrey She is--Attractive Chief Attraction--Teeth Cheerleader 10-11-12 Teenettes 12 Usherette 11 Susanne Hromyak-- Sue She is--Talkative Chief Attraction--Teeth Band 10 Teenettes 10-11-12 Office Girl 12 Library Assistant 11 May Day 10 Intramural Sports 11-12 Junior Play 11 17 Martha Hunt--”Marty She is--A good sport Chief Attraction--Walk May Day 10 Office Girl 11-12 Squad Leader 10 Teenettes 12 Bowling 10-11 Intramural Sports 11-12 William Kearns-- Willie He is--A dream boat Chief Attraction--Eyes Band 10-11 County Band 10-11 Jr. Sportsman's Club 10-11- 12 Intramural Sports 10-11-12 Hi-Y 12 Senior Play 12 $ Daisy Mae Jones-- Louie She is--Witty Chief Attraction--Friendli- ness Teenettes 11-12 Office Girl 11-12 May Day 10 Darleen Kendra-- Darleen She is--Comical Chief Attraction--Horses Art Club 10 Squad Leader 10 Chorus 10-11-12 Band 11-12 Teenettes 11-12 F. T. A. 11-12 Science Club 12 County Chorus 12 Junior Play 11 Senior Play 12 Patricia Kerr-- Pat She is--Cute Chief Attraction--Boys Majorette 11-12 Teenettes 10-11-12 Office Girl 11-12 May Day 10 Tom Kirker-- Tom He is--Chubby Chief Attraction--Straight hair F. F. A. 10-11-12 Sportsman's Club 10-11-12 Junior Play 11 Senior Play 12 18 Henry Kupiec-- Kup He is--Seldom seen Chief Attraction--Walk Intramural Sports Frances Lamb-- Fran” She is--New Chief Attraction--Height Chorus 10-11-12 Christmas Cantata 10-11 Easter Cantata 10 Operetta 11 F. H. A. 11 Usherette 11-12 Samuel Luptak-- Sam He is--Silent Sam Chief Attraction--Fords F. F. A. 10-11-12 Demonstration Team 12 Sportsman's Club Joan Lombard-- Krat She is--Polite Chief Attraction--Hair-do Office Girl 11-12 Chorus 11-12 Teenettes 10-11-12 May Day Program 10 Library 11-12 Usherette 11 Emily List-- Emily” She is--Dimples Chief Attraction--Pleasant smile Teenettes 11-12 Class Treasurer 10-11 Office Girl 12 U-Hi-News Staff 10-11-12 Usherette 11-12 Intramural Sports 11-12 May Day 10 Library Assistant 12 Walter Lutz-- Walt He is--Sincere Chief Attraction--His wave Hi-Y 11-12 Hi-Y Treasurer 12 Basketball 10 Junior Play Senior Play Science Club 12 Intramural Sports 11-12 Band 12 19 Robert Marino--’’Bob He is--Talkative Chief Attraction--Crew Cut Baseball 10-11-12 Jr. V. Basketball 10 Varsity L 12 Hi-Y 11-12 Science Club 12 Junior Play 11 Senior Play 12 Intramural Sports 10-11-12 James McClenahan-- Jim He is--Witty Chief Attraction--Legs Sportsman’s Club 10-11-12 F. F. A. 10-11-12 Senior Play 12 Hi-Y 10-11 Bud McCart-- Carty He is--Friendly Chief Attraction--Paper Sack Hi-Y 10 Chorus 10 Intramural Sports 10-11 Lyle McConahy-- Lyle He is--A future farmer Chief Attraction--His car F. F. A. 10-11-12 F. F. A. President 11 F. F. A. Vice President 12 F. F. A. Demonstration 12 Hi-Y 12 Bowling 10 Intramural Sports 10-11-12 Dorothy McConnell-- Dot She is--Changeable Chief Attraction--Nose Teenettes 11-12 May Day 10 Office Girl 11-12 James Minteer-- Jim He is--Sports crazy Chief Attraction--Competitive spirit Football 10-11 Basketball 10-11-12 Varsity L 10-11-12 Utopian Staff 11-12 20 Patricia Minteer-- Patty” She is--Quiet Chief Attraction--Books Latin Club 11 Teenettes 12 Shirley Minteer-- Shirlyle She is--Efficient Chief Attraction--Lyle Utopian Staff 11-12 Library Assistant 10-12 Office Girl 11-12 Intramural Sports 11-12 Chorus 11 Band 11 Teenettes 12 May Day Program 10 Bowling 10 Patricia Montgomery-- Patty She is--Neat Chief Attraction--Teeth Teenettes 10-11-12 Usherette 12 Office Girl 11-12 May Day 10 Joseph Niglio-- Joe He is--Army bait Chief Attraction--Loudness Football 10-11 Football Manager 12 Barbara Moorhouse-- Pudge She is--Fun loving Chief Attraction--Yaka Flats Teenettes 10-11-12 Latin Club 11 Junior Play 11 F. T. A. 12 Intramural Sports 12 Editor U-Hi-News 12 Senior Play 12 Pres. Student Council 12 Barbara Pagach-- Barb She is--Sweet Chief Attraction--Personality Teenettes 11-12 Bowling 11 Office Girl 11-12 May Day Program 10 21 Richard Pagley-- Satch He is--A ringleader Chief Attraction--Hair cut Football 10-11-12 Baseball 10-11-12 Intramural Sports Varsity L 10-11-12 Hi-Y N. R. A. 12 Bonny Lee Reynolds-- Bonny” She is--Little Chief Attraction--Boys Teenettes 11-12 May Day Program 10 Office Girl 12 Intramural Sports 11-12 Ronald Plano-- Rock He is--Well built Chief Attraction--Sharp dresser Baseball 10-11-12 Basketball 10-11-12 Football 10-11-12 Hi-Y 12 Varsity L 10-11-12 Intramural Sports 10-11-12 F. T. A. 11 Utopian Staff 11-12 Lynn Rishel-- Lynnie She is--Popular Chief Attraction--Ponytail Palette Club 10 U-Hi-News 10-11-12 Utopian Staff 11-12 Senior Play 12 F. T. A. 11-12 Teenettes 11-12 Teenette President 12 Latin Club 11 May Day 10 Class Secretary 10 Frances Petrella-- Frannie She is--Silly Chief Attraction--Giggle Teenettes 10-11-12 Bowling 10-11 Office Girl 11-12 Intramural Sports 11 May Day Program 10 Patrick Rogan-- Packy He is--Stubborn Chief Attraction--Daring looks Baseball 10 Basketball 10 Football 10 County Chorus 10 Intramural Sports 10-11-12 Hi-Y 10-11-12 Jr. Sportsman’s Club 11-12 h 22 Anthony Safranic-- Saf He is--Quiet Chief Attraction--Hair cut Senior Play 12 Science Club 12 Intramural Sports 10-11-12 Elizabeth Seamans-- Betsy” She is--Quiet Chief Attraction--Smile Chorus 11-12 Latin Club 11 Teenettes 11-12 Intramural Sports 10-11-12 May Day Program 10 Usherette 11 Richard Salmen-- Solly He is--Bashful Chief Attraction--Janet Basketball 10-11 Baseball 10-11-12 Intramural Sports 10-11-12 Varsity L 10-11-12 Utopian Staff 11-12 Louise Sankey-- S-S-S- Sankey She is--Devilish Chief Attraction--Color of hair Majorette 10-11 - 12 Teenettes 10-11-12 Teenette V. President 11 Office Girl 11-12 Intramural Sports 11-12 Library Assistant 12 Usherette 11 Faculty Mgrs. Office 10 Arthur Sankey-- Art He is--Determined Chief Attraction--Wise Sayings Advanced Shop 10 Sportsmans Club 10-11 F. T. A. 11 Intramural Sports 12 Mary Jane Shaffer-- Coxie She is--Persuasive Chief Attraction--Littleness Teenettes 10-11-12 Chorus 12 Library Assistant 12 Office Girl 11-12 Usherette 10-11 May Day Program 10 Bowling 10-11 23 Richard Singer-- Rich” He is--Shy Chief Attraction--Neatness Hi-Y 12 Intramural Sports 11-12 Patricia Stanley-- Patty” She is--Slim Chief Attraction--Dark eyes Bowling League 10-11 Teenettes 11-12 Majorette 11-12 Latin Club 11 May Day 10 Office Girl 12 Gladys Spencer- - Gladys She is--Efficient Chief Attraction--Pleasantness Pallet Club 10 Utopian Staff 11-12 Utopian Editor 12 Teenettes 12 Intramural Sports 11-12 F. T. A. 11-12 Language Club 11 Beverley Stephens-- Bev' She is--Engaged Chief Attraction--Hair Office Girl 12 N. R. A. 12 Latin Club 11 John Stoner-- Jack He is--Ambitious Chief Attraction--Small features Band 10-11-12 Band President 12 Football Manager 10-11-12 Basketball Manager 11 Intramural Sports 11 Student Council 11 Senior Play 12 Varsity L 11-12 Theodore Tomko-- Ted He is--Nice Chief Attraction--Hair U-Hi-News 10-11-12 Intramural Sports 10-11-12 Science Club 12 Junior Play 11 Senior Play 12 V 24 John Uber-- Johnny” He is--Quiet Chief Attraction--Politeness Hi-Y 10 F. T. A. 11-12 Warren Vanater-- Comey He is--Always absent Chief Attraction--Eyes Sportsman's Club 11-12 Hi-Y 11 Football 10-11 Intramural Sports 11 Marilynn Veon-- Marilynn She is--Easy going Chief Attraction--Liveliness Palette Club 10 Band 10-11-12 Chorus 11-12 Bowling League 10-11 Teenettes 11-12 May Day Program 10 Intramural Sports 11-12 Senior Play 12 F. T. A. 11-12 County Band 11-12 County Chorus 12 Library Assistant 12 William Unangst-- Bill He is--Sharp Chief Attraction--Neat Dresser Basketball 10 Band 11-12 Chorus 12 Baseball 11-12 Science Club 12 Senior Play 12 Supposing is good, but finding out is better. June Wilson-- Casey She is--Swell Chief Attraction--Blonde streak May Day 10 Utopian Staff 11-12 Intramural Sports 11-12 Office Girl 12 Library Assistant 10-11-12 Teenettes 10-11-12 25 Class History AS we, the Seniors of 1956, look back over our three most memorable years of school, we think of the many happy events that occurred. Our Sophomore Class with advisors, Mrs. Shields and Miss Lundberg, held our first class meeting, Sept. 16, 1953. Officers were elected for the term of 53-54. They were President, Don Eckles; Vice President, Dave Hall; Secretary, Lynn Rishel; Treasurer, Emily List. The class was very successful in the selling of sweat shirts, chocolate candy, and basketball pencils. The big event of the year was the Valentine Dance held in February with Martha Jo Hill reigning as queen. Near the close of the year we ordered our class rings which we were to receive in August or September. As we proceeded into our Junior year, under the able guidance of Mrs. Hartford, Miss Robinson, and Mr. Ven- turella, we elected the following officers for the term of 54-55: President, Dave Hall; Vice President, Don Eckles; Secretary, Jean Goodge; Treasurer, Emily List. We engaged in the annual magazine campaign which proved very profitable. A successful Harvest Moon Dance on November 5, 1954, highlighted the social activities of the year. At a delightful intermission, Dave Hall crowned the King and Queen who were Ronnie Plano and Jean Goodge. Ending our Junior year perfectly, we sponsored the Junior-Senior Prom held on May 6. With graduation as our next step, we moved into our Senior year. This year was filled with many activities. The first class meeting was held on Sept. 15, at which Jim Nolder was elected President; John Leonhardt, Vice President; Jean Goodge, Secretary; and Janet Hammers, Treasurer. On December 23 we held the Jingle Bell Ball which proved very enjoyable. In order to raise funds for our class trip to Washington, we sold magazine subscriptions again. The Juniors provided a very beautiful prom at which the king and queen were crowned in royal splendor. Last, but certainly not least, came graduation day, with each Senior robed in white coming forward to receive his or her diploma. By Jean Goodge Class Will Alan Cooper leaves his ability to look busy to Marshall Conti who is doing pretty good already. Bill Kearns bequeaths his newspaper route to anyone who will take it. Ronnie Plano was going to leave his ability to play football to an underclassman but decided to take it with him for future reference. Pat Rogan has left his ability to influence teachers to Nancy Frye who can't get them to believe a thing. Anthony Safranic leaves his pipe tobacco to the stage crew of the Senior play since they seemed to enjoy it so much. Richard Singer leaves his talent for driving up and down Scotland Lane fifteen times a day to anyone who can afford the gas. Jack Stoner leaves his medicine kit to John Vanater. Ted Tomko has decided to leave his curling iron to anyone who wants to achieve that natural look without using bobby pins. Bill Unangst leaves his reserved manner to Linda Leeper--Need we say more? Beverly Barber leaves. A-MEN. Beverly Capitola leaves some of her extra pounds to Gladys Weaver. Celeste Eckert leaves her talent for answering questions in Plane G class to Bill Johnjulio who has an answer for everything except that. Roberta Eyler gives some of her knowledge of current events to the pupils of Miss Rentz’s P.O.D. class who are unprepared. Jean Goodge leaves her formula for bleaching hair to Karen Pierce who is very anxious to learn. Martha Hunt leaves her even disposition and ability to get along with everyone to Bob Adams. Patty Kerr leaves her ability to go steady with two boys at one time to whoever wants to take the risk. Dorothy McConnell leaves the peanut counter at Murphey's to anyone who wants to work for peanuts. Shirley Minteer gives her ability for dating one boy for three years to Judy Giddings who can't seem to make up her mind. Barbara Pagach leaves her job as third vice-president in charge of attendance slip distribution to anyone who will assume the responsibilities. Bonnie Reynolds leaves her technique of being seen but not heard to the seventh graders who find this a bit diffi- cult. Elizabeth Seamans has decided to leave her nickname of Betsy to the driver training car. Patty Higgs leaves her ability to arrive at school on time to Paul Rogan who is having a hard time of it. Nick Coman leaves his ability as a farmer to his brother Ray Coman. John Uber leaves his shyness to Sandy Pagley who could sure use a little. Carole Ammons leaves her cymbals to anyone who can stand the noise. Marcia Caiazza leaves her headaches as head majorette to next year's captain. Janet Hammers leaves her position as captain of the cheerleaders to Jackie French. Letha Foss leaves her brains to Blaine Parks who keeps his on the girls. Barbara Moorhouse leaves her headaches as president of the Student Council to anyone who can get a supply of headache pills. Jim Nolder leaves his natural blonde hair to girls who are trying to get it the artificial way. Joe Busin leaves his front seat in all the classes to anyone who is unlucky. John Leonhardt and Sylvia Gray leave to meet at the altar, we hope. Marilynn Veon leaves her Tenor Saxophone to Fred Polding who certainly likes to play it. Jack Allison leaves his height to Marion Studnicke who could use a little tallness. Jim Minteer leaves his ability to play basketball to Ray McKay. Jim McClenahan just leaves and sure is glad. Sara Genova leaves the dent in the bumper of her car to the tree out at Dewberry's. Sue Hromyak leaves Wilson Davis to Karen Harry who is sure trying. Lyle McConahy leaves his ability to Hot Rod Kenny Seamens who doesn't need much help. Mary Jane Shaffer leaves her favorite Pontiac to Patty Schaas whose drive is always empty. Henry Kupiec leaves his compass and road map (method to find his way to school) to Nancy Wilson who can make use of them. Gladys Spencer leaves her job as editor of the Utopian to Helen Campbell. June Wilson leaves her job as camera mouse on the Utopian Staff to Micky Monico. Dolly Cwynar leaves her quiet ways to Faye Minteer who's quiet enough on her own. Lynn Rishel leaves her art ability to Jackie Evans who doesn't need much help. Vem Eppinger leaves his (car?) to anyone who has a girl with lots of energy to push it. Darleen Kendra leaves her ability to play drums in the band to Donnie Farrell. Hazel Heims leaves all her spare time to John Hudak. Dave Hall leaves his wave set to any underclassmen who have trouble putting waves in their hair. 27 Class Will, continued Lambert Bator and Bob Marino leave their crew cuts to Randell Brown and Paul Patton. Don Ecldes leaves his smart remarks in P.O.D. class to anyone who can get away with them. Dot Brown leaves her height to Peggy Bowden who could use a little. Sam Luptak leaves his ability to become a farmer to Dave Seamens. Beverly Stephens leaves her formula of--Stick to one man--to Nancy Cook. Bob Cummings leaves his brainy ways to Beverly Thompson. Bob Cameron leaves his ability to get along with everyone to Norma Shick. Bob Harry leaves the New Bedford Hot Rod Club to some of the younger Hot Rods. Louise Sankey leaves West Washington St. free of accidents since she won't be driving to school anymore. Emily List leaves her job at Hite's to her younger sister Judy. Patty Minteer leaves her quiet ways to Dan Eisner. Paul Galbraith and Walter Lutz leave their seats in Solid Geometry Class to anyone who wants to take the sub- ject. Frances Dierfield leaves his vacations on test days to anyone who wants to take a chance. Art Sankey leaves his trip to Florida to anyone else who is as lucky. Frances Petrella leaves her laughter to Sue Skaggs who doesn't need much help. Patty Stanley leaves her position as majorette to Ruth Taylor. Richard Salmen leaves his ability to play baseball to Larry Roberts who’s getting in practice. Nancy Barnhart leaves her noons in the type room to anyone who wants to type. Joan Lombard leaves her ability for getting along with the teachers to Scott Emigh who needs a little help. Richard Pagley leaves his ability to be a cut-up to Dave Phillips who is well on his way. Audrey Heasley leaves her assortment of make-up to Sue Campbell who believes in that natural look. Bud McCart leaves his every other day absence to his brother Jim who wants to follow in his footsteps. Patty Montgomery leaves her cluttered-up date book to anyone who has an empty one. Ralph Goist leaves his quiet ways to some of the Junior boys who are far from quiet. Tom Kirker leaves his Dodge to the junkyard who has been after it for six years. Daisy Mae Jones leaves her ability to cut-up in office practice class to her sister Romona. Joe Niglio leaves his job as assistant football manager to anyone who wants the job. Frances Lamb leaves her height to Wanetta Dierfield so that she may see over the tops of tables. 28 Prophecy Alan Cooper owns his own service station now, after all his experiences at Dewberry's. Hazel Heims got tired of being a drunken actress, so she's running for Congress on the Prohibition ticket. She's running against Barbara Moorhouse who's always running for something! Ronnie Plano is an All-American halfback keeping 14) the great record he made at Union. Guess who is taking lessons on the tenor sax. -Marilyn Veon!! She'll leam to play if it kills her (or she dies of old age!) All that studying really paid off for Bob Cummings. He's doing top-secret research for the government. Lynn Rishel decided to make art her career after all her work on the Utopian. She and Sara Genova are both teach- ing art after graduating from Edinboro S.T.C. Dave Hall has just signed a fabulous contract with the Pirates for pitching the winning game in the World Series. Darleen Kendra is a Navy Nurse now, and is making eyes at all the handsome officers. What a life! Bill Kearns has his own television show--he got his start in Miss Rentz's homeroom! Barb Pagach and Dorothy McConnell are two of the most efficient secretaries in New Castle. It's nothing like Office Practice, though. Speaking of practicing, Sylvia Gray is practicing her cooking on John Leonhardt. It's a good thing he's a dentist so he can repair the damage. Jim Minteer has come back to Union as head basketball coach after a great college record. Joe Busin is a big game expert, thanks to his hunting experience on school time. Paul Galbraith is flying high with the air force. Well, almost! Don Eckles has just had his book You, Too, Can be a Griper published. What's new about that; we knew it a long time ago. Bob Cameron is running--away from his three wives. We warned him about that flirting! I think Richard Singer should invent a sewing machine. It would be so appropriate! Bob Harry and Jim McClenahan are top stock-car drivers over at Canfield. Wonder where they learned? John Stoner has graduated to water boy for the Cleveland Browns. We knew you'd make it! Beverly Stephens thinks that nursing is just swell. Betsy Seamans agrees with her. Roberta Eyler is enjoying a satisfying career as an occupational therapist. Patty Montgomery is a coal miner. (Can you imagine that?) Gladys Spencer liked editorial work so well, she got a job on the staff of Look Magazine. Patty Minteer lives in California now. Isn't that convenient? Sam Luptak, Tom Kirker, Nick Coman, and Vem Eppinger are charter members of the F.F.A. (Future Fathers of America). Janet Hammers wants to be a nurse. She's specializing in a strange disease called Solly. Ralph Goist is--well we don't know. He never came to school enough for us to find out. Nancy Barnhart and Daisy Mae Jones are quite undecided. They haven’t had time to choose an occupation be- cause their minds are too occupied with love. Joan Lombard really enjoys college but going to class is such a nuisance! Frances Lamb is living at the North Pole. She makes delicious Eskimo Pies! Art Sankey is head stockholder in the Union Institute of Television and Electronic Technology. Star third baseman, Bill Unangst of the Pittsburgh Pirates is teaching his kids to follow in his footsteps. John Uber is now secretary to the Admiral of the United States Navy. Jack Allison extends an invitation for everyone to drop in to visit him. Oh! We forgot to tell you his address-- Tanganyika, South Africa! Ted Tomko is chief caddy of all the caddies at his golf course. Emily List Just got a promotion. She's now cashier at Hite’s Dairy Bar. Beverly Capitola is a leading fashion designer specializing in fashions for the younger set. Anthony Safranic is--well your guess is as good as mine! Francis Dierfield thought office practice was so nice, he decided to teach it. I wonder why? Mary Jane Shaffer is taller! She's grown a whole 1 2 inch. Martha Hunt was such a whiz at basketball, she signed up with the Texas Cowgirls. Lambert Bator is in the army. He doesn't know how he got in. He wants out. He has a problem! Joe Niglio is still trying to unscramble the statistics for the 1955 football season. Have patience! Carole Ammons liked gym class so well she decided to teach it. Honest!!!!! Sue Hromyak is on a tour of France. I'll bet she's using her French to good advantage! Richard Salmen just answered the $64,000 Question on baseball. No wonder he's a walking baseball encyclo- pedia! Pat Stanley is head nurse at Jameson Hospital now. Anyone for pneumonia? Walter Lutz and Bob Marino are partners in an engineering firm-- Lutz and Marino. (They owe their great suc- cess to Solid Geometry!) Lyle McConahy and Shirley Minteer took that long walk down the aisle and ??????? Pat Rogan is head stock boy at the A P, after a long haul. 29 Prophecy continued Louise Sankey still works there too. You should see how she flirts with the customers. Bev Barber regrets she is teaching shorthand, she’d rather teach something like boys' gym class. Marcia Caiazza danced her way to stardom. She's appearing at the Latin Quarter next week. Dolly Cwynar is doing fine as a first class secretary along with Frances Petrella. Jim Nolder is running for Mayor of New Castle. He did so well as Class President. Celeste Eckert has published her first book, titled Good Manners, and Audrey Heasley has done her version of Correct Make-up Applying. Patty Kerr and Jean Goodge recently opened a school of charm to teach all the quiet girls their secrets. June Wilson decided to take up nursing, she got so usfed to the hospital with her secretary job, she decided to make a career of it. Dot Brown opened her own Beauty Shop and is now giving free permanents to her old classmates. Henry Kupiec wrote a book on How To Be Absent From School and Get Away With it for the benefit of all the future students at Union. Patty Higgs and Bonny Reynolds have moved to Florida and opened a tourists hotel. Maybe some of their class- mates will visit them. Letha Foss is now solo piccolo player on the Fred Waring Show. 30 Juniors Row Is G.Weaver, B.Thompson, N.Schick, J. Allen, P. Bowden, J. Evans. Row 2: J.Vanater, L.Changoway, L.Leeper, F.Maslyk, S.Pagley, H.Campbell, R.Goodge. Row 3: F.Polding, B.Adams, B.Stoner, D.Hilyard, T. Angelo, G.Bissett, L.Sarver. Row 4: B.Parks, J.Cossentino, R.McKay, B.Johnjulio, P.Thornton. Row 1: G.Johnson, P.Hanna, J.Hudak, M.Exposito, S.Campbell, N.Cook. Row 2: R.Dubrasky, R.KratofU, J.French, S.Skaggs, T.Ezzell, N.Burchett, R.Jones. Row 3: J.Barron, L.Crawford, A.Rodgers, V.Coates, P. Angelo, T.Seamans. Row 4: J.Boomhower, M.Stowe, T.Proudfoot, G.Plaufcan, G.Lapin. Row 5: J.Speed, J.Pavlav, T.Burchfield, H.Anderson. x 32 % Row Is R. Wallace, J.Selzter, H.Artman, S.Storti, M.Ryhal, M.Callahan, C.Perrotta. Row 2: M.Conti, M.Kovacs, J. Magusiak, M.Miles, N.Frye, E.Fee. Row 3: M.Monico, T. Nogee W.Straitwell, J.Reed, F.Safranic, H.Biddle, J.Clayton. Row 4: R.Ferrell, R.Hilke, M.Cross, L.Jenkins, J.Leasure. Row 1: M.Studnicki, B.Heasley, J.Carbone, M.Nolder, J.Eisenbraun. Row 2: P.Quinn, G.DeVite, D.Nofsker, N.Wilson, J.Wharry. R.Taylor. Row 3: R.Coman, J.Van Horn. D.Eisner, C.Campbell, J.Fullwood. Row 4: L.Shaw, R.Pezzuolo, J.Tomko, R.Johnston. 33 CLASS OFFICERS Linda Leeper-Secretary Leroy Shaw-Vice President Helen Campbell-Treasurer Bob Ferrell-President ADVISORS Mr. Korby, Miss Robinson, Mrs. Hartford, Mr. Venturella 34 Sophomores Row 1: B. Valle, L.Miller, M.Sheen, M.Zappia, P.Monn, G.Torchio, A.Shannon. Row 2: P.Watrobski, S.Hoagland, B.Dexter, J.Giddings, J.Baynham, A.Artman. Row 3: D.McCue, R.Jones, A.Jones, D.McConahy, M.Parsons, D.Cracraft, V.Jenkins. Row 4: J.Scaduto, B.Kreuger, J.Cover, D.Matricardi, J.Loth, V.Kooker. Row 5: B.Houk, B.Gordan. Row 1: B.Cameron, C.Watt, M.Lepsik, L.Kelly, D.Van Horn, D. Venditti, D.Ward. Row 2: C.Biddle, K.Harry, M.Kopey, S.Nolder, E.Leasure, E.Levensky. Row 3: M.Bininger, E.Wingard, N.Ayers, A.McClenahan, M.Kopey, P.Rowan, E.Levensky. Row 4: A. Lowry, G.Moretti, S. Emigh, G.Murray, J.Straitwell, P.Patton. Row 5: L.Roberts, G.McCarty, R.Hammers, R.Horchler, A.Symons, D.Gibbony, T.Byler. 35 Row 1: M.Dubrasky, J.Reed, P.Campbell, B.Kotsel, L.Davis, P.Akstolewicz, J.Felger. Row 2: J.McKimm, P.Capitola, D.Toy, R.Tanner, R.Fabian, D.Travers. Row 3: P.Hnat, C.Cyrus, S. Erwin, N.Coulter, N. Bartlett, P.Rogan, K.Gordan. Row 4: W.Gray, T.Pavlov, S.Symons, B.Parsons, F.Minteer, A.Hilke. Row 5: E.Perrino, R. Montgomery, J.Rudesill, H.Schell, J. Mattocks, M.Russo, E. Mrozek. Row Is R.Schall, J.Milsom, R.Hill, S.Walter, B.Seltzer, L.Kelso, B.McClelland. C.Fox. Row 2: D. Anderson, D.Fleming, J.Fullwood, P.Hart, E.Hink, S.Eppinger, S.Singer. Row 3: C.Janiel, J.Stanley. L.Powell, R.Cutter, T.Hixon, H.Pirkkola, W.Plotts, L.Gierlach. Row 4: P.Schaas, R.Hammond, N.Harry, T.Bissett, D.Wright, J.Hritz, R.Plotts, R.Brown. V 36 h . CLASS OFFICERS Bob Houk, President Dave Seamans, Treasurer Sandy Eppinger, Secretary Tom Hixon, Vice President ADVISORS Mr. Boggs, Miss Hammerstrom Mr. Keil, Mrs. Shields 37 Freshmen Row 1: J.Miles, M.Minetti, C.DeVite, J.Hovis, J.McAdams, F.Mitolo, J.McClelland. Row 2: J.Jones, M.Flynn, M.Jacobson, J.List, E.Passeretti, J.Huff, E.Cosseniino, C.Baughman. Row 3: C.Gaiser, E.Homner, J.Hilyard, M.Peplowski, A.Mrozek, S.Lundy, J.Davis. Row 4: B.Burchett, D.Farrell, R.Shaw, L.Kriner, L.Benkosky, C.Clark. Row 1: A.Courson, J.Felger, G.Cameron, W.Dierfield, P.Zitell. C.Bednar, D.Fusco, D.PhllUps. Row 2: E.McClenahan, E.Fulmer, M.Murray, C.Chutz, B.Heasley, E.Watt. B.McKimm, A.Salmen, L.Johnson. Row 3: K. McPheeters, S.Citansky. L.Dierfleld, J.Stanley. M.Schiraldl, J.Bunnell, W.Murray. Row 4: T. Phenicie, J. DeRobens, G.Gray, J.Perrino, W.Ward, J.Cline. 38 Row 1: B.Ratcliff, P.Kruger, K.Pierce, J.Restino, V.Perrotta, M.Vogus, C.Hink. Row 2: R.Polding, S.Rea, A.Goodge, F.Conti, J.Floyd, M.Spencer, S.Wingfield. Row 3: B.Miron, M.Wither, D.Plaufcan, J.Mulhall, R.Nofsker, D.Kieker. Row 4: D.McClelland, T.Busin, S.Heaberlin. W.Vanater, A.Butch, J.Mutter. Row 1: N.Myers, P.Slavin, J.Grittie, J.Pascello, G.Smith, T.Pyle. F.Lutz. Row 2: N.Bees, E.Melnick, M.Jones, P.Walzer, B.Sarver, E.Hockenberry, J. Anderson. Row 3: J.Miller, F.Monstwil, D.Seamans, E.Hoffmeister, L.McClure, B.Watson. Row 4: H.Grittie, B.Beadling, R.Faronc, L.Dougheny, R.Bodkin, W.Reynolds. 39 Snapshots Watch me, girls Busy, busy, busy? How much do I owe? What a bunch!! What's the excuse this time? Love, ain’t it grand! Rear view 40 Brownie!!!! Cutie Pie Standing: David Aquaro, David Marshall, Jane Fullwood, Patty Capitola, Mickey Monico, Ray McKay, Jim Speed, Don Eckles, Tom Hixon, Sue Hoagland, Peggy Kruegar, Dan Seamans, Dan Cooley. Seated: Mary Allen, Frank Mitola, Roberta Eyler, Barbara Moorhouse, Fred Covelli, Bill Ward, Phyllis Rowan, June Goddard. Student Council THE Student Council is a representative group made up of twenty one members who each represent their respective home- room. The president and the vice-president of the Council were elected by a majority vote of the entire student body in a mock” elec- tion that was held at the beginning of the school term. The Council meets every Tuesday morn- ing and this year has concerned itself main- ly with making a number of purchases to satisfy the desires of the student body and it has also provided a number of entertain- ing assembly programs. 42 Standing: Miss Rentz, Ray McKay, Patty Capitola. Seated: Susan Hoagland, Barbara Moorhouse, Roberta Eyler. Standing: Advisor, Miss Hammerstrom June Wilson, Photographer Dorothy Brown, Asst. Editor Jim Minteer, Sports Editor John Leonhardt, Literary Editor Gladys Spencer, Editor Lynn Rishel, Art Editor Seated: Shirley Minteer, Typist Ronnie Plano, Business Mgr. Richard Salmen, Advertising Mgr. Dolly Cwynar, Typist SENIOR STAFF Yearbook Staff JUNIOR STAFF Standing: Larry Sarver, Literary Editor Jack Van Horn, Art Editor Harry Biddle, Sports Editor Leroy Shaw, Business Mgr. Mickey Monico, Photographer (Not Pictured) Seated: George Blssett, Ass t Editor Sue Campbell, Typist Ramona Jones, Typist Margaret Callahan. Typist Jane Fullwood, Sales Mgr. Helen Campbell, Editor 43 Seated: R.Eyler, B.Capitola. M.Callahan. E.Llst, J.Goodge, S.Genova, R. Wallace, N.Shick. Standing: B.Moorhouse, B.Stoner, L.Rishel, J.Van Horn, R.Fabian, S.Campbell, L.Foss, L.Sarver, J.Rudesil, T.Tom ko, H.Campbell, P.Rowan, S.Pagley. U-Hi-News THE U-Hi-News made a change in the style of the paper this year. Progress means changes, so we changed. The staff worked hard to get used to the new ideas put before them. The new style paper was smaller, more compact, more attention was paid to activities rather that literary. A set heading was used on each issue, and there is no picture on the cover of the regular issue. The Staff of 55-56 was very co-operative in making possible a new type school news- paper. 44 Standing: Mr. Korby, Advisor Seated: L.Rishel, B.Moorhouse. Row 1: H.Heim es. M.Caiazza. L.Foss. S.Genova. G.Spencer, B.Thompson. L.Rishel. Row 2: J.Hudak, B. Stoner. D.Eisner. J.Uber, D.Kendra. D.Cracraft, A.Shannon. Row 3: L.Kelso, G.Torchio, C.Fox, S.Pag- ley, T.Seamons. M.Veon. C. Ammons. Future Teachers of America THE Future Teachers of America was organized to interest the students in education as a career. Educational ac- tivities are planned throughout the year. These activities will include visits to one or two teachers colleges. M.Caiazza, President; G.Spenser, Vice- President; H.Heims, Secretary; S.Pagley, Treasurer; Mr. Morris, Advisor. 45 Teenettes TEENETTE OFFICERS Lynn Rishel, President; Nancy Frye, Vice-President; Fran Maslyk, Treas.; Jean Goodge, Secretary; Miss Louden, Advisor. THE Teenettes this year settled down to busi- ness in October when they held a tureen din- ner after which officers of the club were elected. Another meeting was held later for the initiation and installation of new members and the instal- lation of officers. In December the club packed boxes of food, toys, and clothing that were to be distributed to eight needy families in Union Twp. On January 28 everyone attending the formal Southern Plantation had an enjoyable evening in which a plantation princess was crowned. In May the annual Mothers' Day Banquet was held. We are sure through the years to come this club will follow its main purpose to provide growth through fellowship and to aid others. Plantation Princess, Jean Goodge Junior Attendant, N.Frye; Sophomore Attendant, C. Biddle 46 SENIORS: Row 1: M. Shaffer, J.Lombard, B.Cap- itola, B. Barber, L.Sankey, S.Hromyak, L.Foss, M.Veon, F.Petrella, J.Wilson. Row 2: B.Moorhouse, D.Brown, P.Stan- ley, H.Helms, B.Pagach, A.Heasley, S.Gray, M.Hunt, M.Caiazza, C.Am- mons. Row 3: C.Ekert, N.jJ nhart, D. Jones, P. Montgomery teer, E.List, D.Mj Row 4: J.Goodf P. Higgs; Gd Mintet JUNIORS: Row 1: R.Hardisky, J.Allan, N.Bur- chett, T. Ezell, S.Skaggs, S.Pagley, J. Magusiak, P.Angelo, T.Seamans, C. Perotta. Row 2: R.Taylor, M.Exposito, D.Nofsker, V.Coates, M.Ryal, J.Selt- zer, J.French, J.Fullwood, L.Leeper, P. Bowden. Row 3: N.Shick, H.Campbell, R.Wallace, P.Callahan, P.Fee, B.Heas- ley, J.Carbone, P.Kovacs, A.Kennedy, A.Rogers. Row 4: B.Thompson, S. Campbell, J.Evans, N.Cook, G.De- Vite, R.Jones, B.McConahy, J.Clayton, J.Frye, F.Maslyk. o n m - g © p n p r wKys SOPHOMORES: Row 1: L. Davis, M.Shannon, P.Rowan, V. Kooker, L.Gierlach, S.Eppinger, B. Cameron, V.Jenkins, K.Harry, D.Ven- dittl, N.Harry. Row 2: S.Symons, S. Hoagland, B. Dexter, J.Baynham, B. Wallace, P.Monn, G.Torchlo, C.Fox, R. Hill, J. Mi Ison, B. Valle, R.SchaU, C. Biddle. Row 3: J.Reed, P. Akstulewicz, P.Watrobskl, S.Singer, A.McClanahan, G. Kelso, D.Cracraft, R. Hammond, L. Kelly, M.Kopey, M.Durbasky, P.Hnat, E.Wingard. Row 4: P.Capitola, N. Coulter, S. Erwin, N. Bartlett, E.Leven- sky, E.Levensky, C.Cyrus, P.Schaas, J. Fiilwood, E.Hink, J.Giddings, B.Selt- zer, A.Hilke, M.Kopey. 47 ng. J. Busin. B. Adams, A.Cooper, V.Eppinger, T.Kirker, R. McAllen, E.Johnson, ling, D.Toy, J.Hudak, H.Biddle, R.Singer, R.Fabian, S.Emigh, E.Perrino. -, R.Coman, R.Brown, R.Cameron. W.Lutz, T.Hixon, L.Powell, B.Park. Row 4: taw, B.Marino, R.Plano, P.Rogan, R.Salman, B. Kearns, B.Johnjulio, B.Harry. Kow Row 3: j: B. Ferrell, Hi-Y THE Hi-Y this year was under the man- agement of Mr. Rehm, who did a fine job. The purpose of the club is to create, maintain, and establish throughout the school and community high standards of Christian living. The club meetings are held on alternate Wednesday nights at the Y.M.C.A. where the boys take part in discussions and such sports as swimming, and ping pong. An annual project in which the Hi-Y sponsors is the Father and Son's Banquet to be held in the spring. Officers, Row I, left to right: B.John- julio, Mr. Rehm, B.Harry. Row 2, left to right: B.Marino, B.Ferrell, W. Lutz. 48 Row Is T.Caiazza, L.McClure, H.Grittie, R.Bodkin, W.Lutz, D. Eckles, L.Sarver, J.Hillard, E.Hofmeis- ter, F.Mitolo. Row 2: R.Wallace, P.Walzer, D.Kendra, L.Foss, N.Burchett, N.Shick, N.Meyers, V.Per- otta, J.Grittie, A. Rodgers, H.Campbell. Row 3: S.Pagley, N.Frye, D. Eisner, J.Leonhan, B. Marino, B. Unangst, T.Tomko, D.Cracraft, P.Hart, B.Thompson. Row 4: R.Hill, R.Ferrell, D.Fleming, P.Patton, M.Peplowski, D.Phillips, R.Goodge, J.Hudak, B.Cooley, B.Cameron. Not Pictured, Anthony Safranic, Clifford Clark, Jim Speed. Science Club OFFICERS Mr. Roussos-Advisor; Bob Ferrell-V.Pres.; Priscilla Hart-Sec.; Larry Sarver-Treas.; John Leonhardt-Pres. THE club meets twice monthly and the individual groups meet once a week to discuss their project. The club project is the wide field of electronics. The individual projects are: 1. Radio (Television) 2. Photography 3. Aviation 4. Medicine 5. Miscellaneous 49 Row 1: T.Nogee. P.Rogan, L.Jenkins, J.Reed, T.Proudfoot, H.Biddle, J.Speed, E.Johnson, H.Ander- son, R.Horchler. Row 2: T.Bissett, J.Kearns, R.Harry, D.Gibboney, A.Symons, D.Wright, A.Jones, C. Watt, D.Ward, C.Tanner, M.Bittinger. Row 3: R.Houk, G.Bissett, D.Kirker, J.Mutter. D.Ferrell, D. Toy, P.Rogan, S.Emigh, G.Moretti, A. Pinkerton, G.McCarty, R.Johnston. Row 4: D. Eisner, N.Coman, V. Eppinger, R.Ferrell, L.Crawford, T.Kirker, J. Busin, R.Coman, K.Seamans, T. Burchfield. Sportsman's Club THE Sportsman's Club is organized to try and teach the student members to under- stand and appreciate the importance of con- servation, and respect the work of Pennsylva ilia's Fish and Game Commissions, under the sponsorship of Mr. Patterson. The club has a spring planting program of tree seedlings; also game feeding during winter months. We sincerely hope that this club will maintain its high standard in this and many years to come. Officers: Jim Reed-Vice-Pres. Bob Ferrell-Pres. Vem Eppinger-Treas. -Sec. Mr. Patterson-Advisor 50 i:m Allii.. Row 1: J.Mutter, S.Heaberlin, I.Busin, T.Kirker, L.McConahy, V.Eppingcr, A.Pinkerton, N.Coman. S. Luptak, F.Rayner. Row 2: R.Harry, A. Angelo,B.Parks, J.McClenahan. R.Coman, D.McConahy, A.Butch. R.Thompson, R.Cutter, R.Johnston. Row 3: T.Burchfield, M.Cross, J.Straitwell, K.Seamans. A.Jones, D. Seamans, J.MulhaU, M.Schiraldi, D.McClelland, D.Gibboney, D.Ward. Row 4: R.Kratoftl, J.Cossentino, D.Wright, G.Moretti, D.Kirker, R.Nofcker, T.Busin, S.Emigh, C.Watt, D.Matricardi, G.Spencer. FFA Mr. Jameson, Advisor; Tom Kirker, Treasurer; Joe Busin, Reporter; Nick Coman, President; Lyle McConahy, Vice Pres.; Vem Eppinger, Sentinel DEMONSTRATION TEAM D.Seamans, L.McConahy S.Luptak, A.Pinkerton THE Demonstration Team this year put on a fine project display on the Pole Bam which took 1st. place in the Midwestern Penn- sylvania Contest at West Middlesex and placed 3rd. in the state competition at the State Farm Show. 51 Row 1: B. Adams, J.Niglio, R.Paglcy, J. Stoner, B. Ferrell, N.Coman. Row 2: J.Leonhardt, J.Minteer, J.Nolder, D.Hall, B. Marino. Row 3: L.Shaw, R.McKay, R.Salmen, R.Plano, B.Pezzuolo. Varsity L THE Varsity L Club consists of these boys who have earned a letter by participating in basketball, baseball, and football, or any boy serving as a manager for three years in any of these sports. The main function of this organization is to raise money to buy jackets as a reward for the hard work these boys have put forth. This money is raised by the selling of refreshments at the basketball and football games; also by an occasional dance. A special assembly is held at which time jackets and letters are awarded. Advisors, Mr. Hart, Mr. Skinner, Mr. Rehm, Mr. Roussos, Mr. Schantz; Richard Sal men, President; Dave Hall, Vice Pres.; John Leon- hardt, Treasurer. 52 Stacy Roussos Row 1: J.Fullwood, S.Gray, J.Carbone, K.Bullane, S.Skaggs, J.Allen, B.Thompson, J.Milson, D.Kendra, C.Ammons, M.Veon, L. Foss, M.Caiazzia. Row 2: J.Fullwood, G.Wimer, J.Foss, F.Mitolo, K.Anderson, G.Macom, E.Marozek, J.Hilke, J.Hudak, M. Conti, B.Cooly, S.Pagley. Row 3: S.Hoglan, E.Hoffmaster, M.Peplowski, L.Changoway, P.Hanna, D.Eckles, R.Stoner, L. Sarver, J.Rudesil, C.Campbell, P.Kerr. Row 4: J.Reed, J.Leasure, G.Lapin, J.Hritz, J.Stoner, B.Unangst, W.Lutz, C.Camp- bell, D.Heasley, J.Cumgerledge, R. Taylor. Row 5: G.Devite, D. Farrell, S. Duzyk, F.Polding, R.Wojtowicz, J. Mattocks, C. Jeniel, D.Cwynar. Row 6: N.Coulter, P.Stanley. Band THE Union High School Band under the di- rection of Mr. Gibson does a splendid job for half-time entertainment at all football games home or away. The band has only missed one football game in the last four years. It also plays for special school and community events. Each year the band sends representatives from Union High School to County, District, and State band festivals. One of the high- lights of the band is the annual Spring Concert. 53 Mr. Gibson, Director; Joyce Allen, Secretary; Robert Stoner, Treasurer; Jack Stoner, Presi- dent; Fred Polding, Vice President. 54 Row 1: S.Nolder, S.Genova, L.Foss, J.Goodge, J.Carbone, R.Hill, N.Bartlett, D. Kendra, F.Maslyk, S.Erwin, S.Skaggs, J. Lombard, B.Seltzer, L.Gierlach, S.Eppinger, N.Frye, N.Cook, R.Wallace, J.Giddings. Row 2: M.Nolder, D. Van Horn, M. Veon, M.Ryhal, C.Biddle, E.Leasure, J.Wharry, T.Ezzeil, V.Kooker, V.Coates, N.Barnhardt, A.Hilke, P.Rowan, N.Schick, F.Mimeer, R.Jones, J.FulIwood, J.Clayton, M. J.Shaffer, L.Davis, B.Cameron. Row 3: P.Hanna, L.Changoway, C.Camp- bell, A.Cooper, W.Lutz, L.Sarver, J.Rudesill, D.Eckles, B. Unangst, B.Stoner, D. Eisner, J.Reed, M.Conti, R.Cooley. ROW 4: R.Kratofil, C.Janiel, T.Berchfield, J.Allison, F.Polding, B.Cameron, J.Leasure, J.Cover. Chorus CHORUS OFFICERS Mr. Gibson, Director; Don Eckles, Librarian; Dorothy Brown, President; Jean Goodge, Secretary. Not Pictured: Philip Hanna-Treas. THE Union High School Chorus consists of 65-70 students from 10-11-12 grades who enjoy singing together. In November of 1955, sixteen chorus members attended the county choral festival at Wampum. Special Christ- mas programs were presented to the New Cas- tle Lions Club and for the Union P. T. A. Every year the chorus looks forward to tak- ing part in the Spring Concert and at the gradua tion exercises. 55 Harvest Moon Dance Class Pres.: Bob Farrell Queen: Jackie French King: Bob Adams Vice Pres.: Leroy Shaw 56 Jingle Bell Ball Sponsored by Senior Class 57 Senior Play 9 N. Barnhart E. List P. Montgomery C. Eckert G. Spencer Make-up Committee Miss Louden, Chairman Standing: J.Stoner, A.Safranic, B.Moorhouse, B.Marino, T.Tomko, W.Lutz, A.Cooper, M.Veon, B.Kearns, H.Heims, J.McClenahan, T. Klrker, C. Ammons, B. Unangst. Seated: D. Kendra, L.Rishel, D.Ecklcs, M.Caiazza. Able stage crew: R.Salman, P.Rogan, N.Coman sgggi ii f%mm0 0wmgw ii';i?J$C • (’-■{- '-V-.; • ‘ • A ’ •- ■' V A; t $p OTtM 8i l MW 8 v+M 4MM JflMfetfl jV ' W Sp§S «MM $� $ ■ v ;,. ,, i 5Sf‘ Row 1: R.Pagley. J.Nolder, R.Plano. B.Pczzuolo, P.Thornton, B.Farrell. B.Johnjulio, J.Leonhardt, N.Coman. D.Hall, B.Adams. L. Shaw. Row 2: J.Rudesil, R.Coman, H.Shell, J.Reed, J.Scaduto, A.Symons, D.Wright, T.Nogee, F.Polding, R.Brown, R.Horchlcr. Row 3: T. Kerr, J. Jenkins, T. Busin, H.Pirkkala, B. Burchett, J. DeRoberts, B.Ward, D. Farrell, R.Shaw, J. Stanley. Row 4: B. Fuga, J. Peploski, J.Hritz, J.Duda, R.Faronc, F.Cavelli, L.McLurc, C.Campbell, D.Seamons, E.Rhyal, E. Hofmeister, R.Bodkin, B.Beadcling, A. Jones. Row 5: J. Stoner, J. Niglio, S. Heaberlin, R. Fabian, J. Vanater. Football Ronnie Plano Nick Coman 61 September 10 Union 7 . 1955 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE . . Home Hickory 13 COACHES Mr. Roussos Mr. Schantz Mr. Rehm September 16 Union 20 Away Mars 0 September 24 Union 12 .... Home Evans City 12 September 30 Union 26 ... Away Bessemer 13 October 8......................................Home Union 19..........................Zelienople 18 October 15................................... Home Union 26............................Shenango 6 October 21 . . Union 13 . . . Away Franklin 21 October 28 . Union 12 . . Away Mercer 18 November 5 . Union 37 . . . . Home Darlington 12 Total Won 5 Lost 3 Tied 1 Dave Hall 62 Paul Thornton, Jim Minted Bob Farrell, Ray McKay, Bob Pezzulo, Bob Hilke, Ronnie Plano, Leroy Shaw, JoHflTlKf CUMUmlno Managers John BarTon, Bob Stoner Coach Mr. Skinner Basketball 63 JR. VARSITY PLAYERS E.Perrino, A.Lowry, J.Hrltz, J.Scaduto, J.Stanley, H.Pirkkala 64 «ms?- . iil% iV. Yj VA ■ -;-•• ■.-■mm ■ i”: pi� i' ; WiVt •� •«¥ 'i '(C ! Agg fi|| Advertising FROM THE LARGEST TO THE SMALLEST YOU'LL SAVE MONEY IF IT'S A NATIONAL HOME PHILLIP R. WINTER INC. IDLEWILD DRIVE R. D. 2 PHONE O. L. 4-4222 BELMAR PARK ROUTE 224 WEST NEW CASTLE, PA. ANNS FOOD CASTLE ICE CREAM AND DAIRY BAR PARKSTOWN CORNERS 66 COMPLIMENTS OF LAWRENCE SAVINGS TRUST COMPANY ELLWOOD CITY NEW CASTLE VOLANT MEMBER OF FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM MEMBER OF FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION O. L. 2-7311 COMPLIMENTS OF SEAVY'S STUDIO NEW CASTLE, PA. 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