Vandergrift High School - Spectator Yearbook (Vandergrift, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1934 volume:

Engravings by Canton Electrotype Engravins Co. Canton, Ohio Printing and Binding By The Ziegler Printing Company, Inc. Butler, Pennsylvania a circus . . without Formalities may Fraternize . . with heroes . . . . where one of the ring . . . Foreword IN very few periods of American history has the picture of the future changed so rapidly as from our Freshman to our Senior year. We face a world in which economic readjustment surrounds every phase of life. Shall we, with the thousands of other young men and women graduating from our schools and colleges, find awaiting the chance to become useful members of society through the country's great business structures? No country can afford to blight the ambition of those who are to become its guardians in the future. With this in mind it behooves us to shape our future so that the instructions and patience of our teachers have not been in vain. Let us continue a friendship in future dealings with our fellow men that will be as pleasant as will be the memories of the associations of our high school days. The class of 1934 leaves you with best wishes and a future that will be most kind. —Timothy Gillen, '34. Dedication ▼1 ( the Class of 1934, with due respect, dedicate this edition of the Spectator” to Miss Cal la L. Stahlmann, as an expression of our appreciation and gratitude for her fidelity in serving us through our four-years’ course of studies. HIGH SCHOOL VANDERGRIFT, PA THE 1934 SPECTATOR MINUTE BIOGRAPHIES OF SCHOOL BOARD MR. J. N. POFFINBERGER . born Berlin, Pa.. . attended school in Leechburg. . attended Elders-ridge Academy... graduated from Gettysburg College, 1906...came to Vandergrift, 1897... elected to school board, 1927. . present president. . .connected with A. S. T. P. Co., in receiving department. THE REVEREND C. O. FRANK . .born Rebersburg, Center County, Pa. . . A.B. and A.M. degrees at Susquehanna, 1906. . assistant principal of Bloomsburg High School. . .principal of Huntingdon High School... principal of Phi 11 ipsburg High School... Gettysburg Seminary, 1920. . .pastor of Lutheran Church at Punxsutawney, New Castle, Vandergrift. . teacher of Bible in Nawakwa, Leadership Training School, 5 years. . .Mason. . .Consistory. . .vice-president of board. . four children... one history teacher.. .one trained nurse. . . one to be graduated from a seminary this year.. .one Junior in State College. . .Member of the board for 4 years. MR. J. Q. ADAMS born Penn Run, Indiana County. . came to Vandergrift, 1899. . .attended public school at Penn Run... attended Teachers Summer Normal School at Penn Run...member of school board for twenty-six years. . .seven children. . member of Odd Fellows, K. G. E.. .secretary of school board. MR. S. J. RUSSELL .born East McKeesport, Pa. attended grade school and high school in that borough. . one year at Shadyside Academy, trained as a nurse in Columbia Hospital.. .came to Vandergrift, 1912.. in charge of Safety Welfare Department of A. S. T. P. Co.. . .member of board for eleven years. . present treasurer. MR. R. W. DUNMIRE. . born Apollo, Pa.. . came to Vandergrift, 1910. connected with Armstrong's Furniture Store and Undertaking Dept, since 1912. . .served in World War. . past commander of the American Legion. . .Mason. . .Shriner. . Member of Red Cross. . three children. . .member of school board since 1928. DR. ROSS H. SPEER born Limestone, Clarion County, attended Edinborough Normal School. . . Western Reserve University. . . Belview Hospital Medical School, New York City. . Practiced medicine in Vandergrift for thirty-five years. . member of school board for nine years. MR. J. BUFF YOUNT, .born Elderton, Pa., attended Elderton grade school. . . graduated from Elderton Academy in 1910. . taught two years in Elderton. . .came to Vandergrift, 1913. . employed in Payroll Department of A. S. T. P. Co.. . .member of the school board for six years. . Mason. . . Shriner. 11 THE 1934 SPECTATOR MR. JOHN R. KURTZ Superintendent of Vandergrift Public Schools Mr. Kurtz is still close to the hearts of all of us, though his offices are a little farther away. 12 -THE 1934 SPECTATOR MR. RAY A. MILLER Principal of Vandergrift Senior High School During his second year, Mr. Miller continues to give us advice and appreciated guidance. 13 THE 1 9 3 4 SPECTATOR sT TEACHERS Miss Gertrude Adelson B.SNflndiana State Teachers College M.A.—Columbia University Miss Imogene Bauer B.S.—Indiana State Teachers College Mr. Wilmer Christner Berg B.S.—Juniata College Miss Mary Elizabeth Campbell B.S.—Westminster College M iss Margaret F. Cline A.B.—Carnegie Institute of Technology Mr. William Demchak B.S.—Arnold College Miss Emilie M. Elwood A.B.—Muskingum College Miss Elizabeth Everhart A.B.—Wilson College M iss Elizabeth Frank A.B.—Thiel College Miss Josephine Henderson B.S.—Indiana State Teachers College Miss Alberta L. Kuhns A.B.—Hood College iss E. Harriett Lewis Pennsylvania State College ss Evelyn Love A.B.—Allegheny College Miss M. Cornelia Mabon A.B.—Colorado Teachers College Miss Johanna Mertz B.S.—Indiana State Teachers College Miss Esther McDowell A.B.—Wooster College Miss Margaret E. McGeary A.B.—Buchnell University Miss Elizabeth I. Miller B.S.—Battle Creek College 14 THE 1934 SPECTATOR TEACHERS Miss Harriet Mitchell B.S.—Ohio State University Miss Leona Newcome A.B.—Pennsylvania College for Women Miss Carolyn E. Nichols A.B.—Grove City College Miss Jennie C. Owens A.B.—Bucknell University Miss Mildred Owen A.B.—Thiel College Miss Emma A. Patton B.S.—Grove City College Miss Florence M. Quinn A.B.—Pennsylvania State College Mr. Theodore F. Rosenisweig B.S.—Carnegie Institute of Technology Miss Muriel Royer Vandergrift High School Miss Olga Scott Vandergrift High School Miss Gertrude M. Snyder B.S.—Margaret Morrison College Miss Calla L. Stahlmann A.B.—M.A.—Pennsylvania College for Women Miss Mildred Stewart B.S.—Indiana State Teachers College Miss Viola Sullivan Indiana State Teachers College Mr. Lawrence K. Thompson, Jr. B.S.—Gettysburg College M.A.—University of Pittsburgh Mr. Wesley R. Williams B.S.—Susquehanna University 15 THE 1934 SPECTATOR Twas September, 1930, when the circus came to town; Our noble Joseph Waros was acting as the clown. The brave man and the lions to the ladies did appeal— Surely you all know him—our own brave Tommy Steele! There is the tall man,- but we like the fat man better. Step right up and meet him, folks! (You see, it’s Franky Retter.) Here’s a young miss who never would fool us! Meet our champion debater, Miss Irene Yakulis. If we weren’t a good audience, she would never miss us— This happy talkative nymph—Virginia Sipos. Speaking of football heroes, we have quite a few of those, The bashful boy in 29 is Henry Bar-toes. These boys from down the hill have got a lot of stuff; If any one’s in doubt of this, just meet our husky Buff! Now we’ve all enjoyed the Circus and we’ve tried with might and main To give our class of 34 a grand and glorious name; We have had our joys and troubles and have all enjoyed the clowns, And I hope we re all successful when we go to distant towns. 16 —James Wood, ’34 THE 1934 SPECTATOR Margaret LaRue Alcorn Commercial Gladys Mae Anderson Classical Helen D. Bagotat Commercial Forest E. Barr Technical Jean Scott Beattie General 18 Emily Thresa Anderson General Hilda Mae Annen Commercial Stella H. Balsis General Henry Bartos General Acton A. Beck General THE 1934 SPECTATOR Ralph Eugene Beck General Joseph T. Bernatt General Anna Marie Bittner Commercial John Clair Blake General Harriet Katheryn Bowser General Theresia Maxine Beck General Anthony Joseph Bione Technical Frank Richard Blaizes Technical Delbert Leroy Blose Commercial Antoinette L. Briestensky General 19 THE 1934 SPECTATOR TOP ROW Stanley Sykes Buhite General Helen Margaret Bulkowski General Dorothy Jean Campbell General Esther Elizabeth Ceraso General Mary P. Chepel General BOTTOM ROW Charles James Cibik General Joseph G. Condeni Technical Helen Martha Conner General 20 Mary Louise Corrigan General Samuel Costrini Technical THE 1934 SPECTATOR TOP ROW Elizabeth Crick General James E. Crockett General Mabel J. Cuffia Commercial Minnie T. Cuffia General John G. Daniska General BOTTOM ROW Mona Jean Daugherty Classical Milford Worth Davis Technical Mary Ann Dignazio Commercial 21 Edwinna Mearlde Doutt General Olive Elizabeth Doutt General THE 1934 SPECTATOR Louis Rocco Faiola General Benjamin P. Ferraccio Technical Frank Dean Ferrier Technical Joseph M. Filo General William Richard Floyd General Lloyd Alfred Frayer General Rita Rosemary Downey Classical Winona Drummond General Mary Drucilla Duncan Classical Lois Margaret Ebert Commercial Betty Marie Elrick General William Knabb Eshbaugh General 22 THE 1934 SPECTATOR Harry Gracey Technical Virginia Chloe Graden Classical Hartzell Otha Graffius Technical Evelyn Marie Griffiths General William R. Grimm General Helen Betty Gumbert General William Dorsen Garrett Technical Mildred Lois Gass Classical Delmar Paul George General Martha Elva George General Timothy C. Gillen Technical 23 Alex Goglia General THE 1 93 4 SPECTATOR TOP ROW Alice Virginia Hainley General Catherine Naomi Hepler General Willavene Jane Hepler General Frederick Charles Hesketh Technical Homer S. Hoffman Commercial BOTTOM ROW Gerald W. Holben General Howard M. Hosey Technical Joseph Ralph Intrieri Technical 24 Florence C. Ippolito General Stella Louise Jastrzemski General THE 1934 SPECTATOR TOP ROW Ida Belle Johns Classical Harold Edward Johnston Technical Robert Orr Johnston General Michael J. Kallolc General Dorothy Maude Kelly General BOTTOM ROW Marjorie Marie Kennedy General Robert Joseph Kepple General Laura Eleanor King Classical Mary Martha Kocis Commercial John Krepol General 25 THE 1934 SPECTATOR Emery R. Kridler Technical Ruth Laing Scottdale High School Louis R. Lanzino General Elsie LaRue Lawson Commercial Maurice Lazier General Charles R. Leech General Helen Catheryne Leighty General George C. Lemmon General Donald Leslie General 26 Pauline Ruth Little General THE 1934 SPECTATOR Ines Romayne Lossasso General John Wesley MacClaren Technical Chester Deane MacLean General Sylvia May Marshall General Richard Martier General Ethel Isabel Martin Classical Anna Marie Martin General Jesse Juan Massetto General 27 Stanley Lee Mathews General Francis Leo McCune General THE 1934 SPECTATOR James Dean Morrow Technical Michael R. Mrasz General Maxine Marie Mullen General John Richard Musala Technical Joseph D. Nardulli General Metro Nazaruk General Harriette Olive McFarland General James Robert Mcllwain Classical Virginia Isabel McLaughlin General Laurie Jerome Means Technical Marian Ruth Miller Classical Johnnie Clide Montgomery General 28 THE 1934 SPECTATOR Frank A. Retter General Arthur Haywood Richards Technical Mildred Feme Rising Classical Max S. Robinson General Mary Gertrude Romito General Clara Regina Rounsley Carl Edward Ottenberg Technical Angelo Carl Pagliarulo General Albert Perry General Ralph Raymond Porter Technical Murray Hutchinson Ramsey Technical Kathryn Jane Rearick Commercial THE 1934 SPECTATOR TOP ROW Virginia Mae Rupert General Arnold Clair Schrecongost General Thelma Eileen Schweikart General ■ k ■ Flora Dolores Scuillo Commercial John E. Shellhammer General BOTTOM ROW Virginia Dorothy Sipos Commercial James Kenneth Slagle General Beulah Elizabeth Snyder General Anna Rita Soska General Dorothy Pearl Spang General 30 THE 1934 SPECTATOR TOP ROW Howard Earl Spang General Wallace B. Stanczak Technical William Harvey Stanley General Russell P. Steele General Lloyd Thomas Steele Technical BOTTOM ROW Jennie Elizabeth Stemplinski General Enid Marie Stewart General William Everett Stewart General 31 Charles Albert Stitt General George O. Stitt General THE 1934 SPECTATOR Nancy Millicent Stitt Classical Katherine Elizabeth Stoker General Rose Frances Stonevice Commercial Dorothy Catherine Stoops General Carolyn Marie Sturgeon Classical Isabelle Dolores Szymczak General Frank J. Tarosky Technical Harry W. Troup General Helen Louise Truby Commercial 32 Anna Frances Tumas General THE 1934 SPECTATOR John J. Tumas Technical William Leslie Turner Technical Adam P. Varrato General Mary Rose Virostek Classical Joseph Sebastian Waros General Albert Caldwell Willard General Mary Ellen Wilson General Steve Witcak General James Clair Wood General 33 Michael Yacura Commercial THE 1934 SPECTATOR Frank W. Yajko General Irene L. Yakulis Classical Edward P. Yarussi General Josephine Marie Yarussi Commercial Emily Elizabeth Yerty General Helen Caroline Young General Jennie La Rue Yount General 34 THE 1934 SPECTATOR Clifton Lee Zack Technical Manuel Zawacki Technical Chester A. Zduniak Technical Stephania J. Zemanski Commercial Frances I. Zogas Commercial Earle R. Zozula Technical Marjorie Faye Roberts General 35 THE 1934 SPECTATOR THE CLASS OF 1934 1931 Officers: President—Kathryn Rearick Vice-President-—Laurie Means Secretary-Treasurer—Martha Lee Grove Enrollment: 300. Freshman-Sophomore party. 1932 Officers: President—Dorsen Garrett Vice-President—Joseph Wagner Secretary-—Helen Truby Treasurer—Lois Ebert Colors: Blue and Tan One football letter man. 1933 Officers: President—Dorsen Garrett Vice-President—Albert Willard Secretary—Kathryn Rearick Treasurer—Virginia Sipos Colors: Maroon and Gray Emblems and caps Motto: Not at the top, but climbing. Three football lettermen. 1934 Officers: President—Albert Willard Vice-President—James Mcllwain Secretary—Irene Yakulis Treasurer—Wallace Stanczak Six football lettermen Senior pictures Rings and Pins Senior-Junior Prom Class Play Graduation 36 1934 SPECTATOR 38 THE 1934 SPECTATOR JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY When we entered senior high school, we didn t enter as Green Freshmen.” We were thoroughly acquainted with the routine of high school life. Enthusiastically we voted for our first year officers. They were: President—Don Lemmon; Vice-President—Don Walker,-Secretary—Madolyn Townsend. As Sophomores we began taking our place in athletics and journalism. The officers this year were: President—Charles Lynch; Vice-President—Harry Laughner,- Secretary and Treasurer—Eleanor Lauffer; Historian—Angelina Cirio. We are now upperclassmen. Juniors are at the head of the Hi-Newsette Staff. Nineteen members of our class were on the Coach’s football list. Our girls were active in athletics both in Sophomore and Junior years. Again we have organized, and the newly elected officers are: President—Charles Lynch,- Vice-President—Don Walker,-Secretary—Alma McCutcheon,- Treasurer—Eleanor Lauffer. Eagerly we are looking forward to the purchasing of our blue and gold caps and emblems. But more eagerly we are looking forward to one more year with our Alma Mater. Historian—Angelina Cirio, ’35 39 THE 1934 SPECTATOR JUNIOR ROLL AIELLO, FRANCIS—Our own Fritz Kreisler. AIKENS, FLORENCE—Her silence is mystifying. ALKSON, JOSEPH—A very friendly Joe. ALTMAN, EARL— These girls are surely a nuisance.” AMBROSE, DOROTHY—' G h! what shall I do? ANDREWS, IDELIA— I live my own life in my own way.” ANDERSON, KENNETH— Hey, Prof., that’s wrong! ANDERSON, LAWRENCE—A modest man never talks of himself. AUSK, ANTHONY—The theatrical man of V. H. S. AUSK, HELEN—She studies not in vain. AVINOS, SOPHIA—Is Sophie A-Venus? BECK, ELMA—Almost a Jean Harlow. BECK, ODESSA—Swing your partners. BEDNARCIK, STEPHEN— Lend me your homework. BENNARDO, ROCCO- Want to buy a loaf of bread? BFNNARDO, MICHAEL— Hello, Julia. BOLCAR, ANDREW- Where's Mutt? BOYER, FREDERICK—Slidus Trombonus BRADSTOCK, MARY—I walk on Beulah’s right. BRADSTOCK, MARTHA—I walk on Beulah's left. BREITER, JULIA—Breiter by name, and brighter by nature. BROWN, MARIAN—Our dimpled darling. BROWN, WILLIAM Does he like Pickles? BRUMBAUGH, ARTHUR—Peck's bad boy. BRYANT, GLADICE—Winchell’s girl, Friday. BUDZENAK, SOPHIE—Friends call her Boots.” BUECHNER, ROBERT— FHe-llo tall, dark, and handsome.” BUSHOVSKY, ANTHONY—Does it pay to be shy? CALDERONE, DOMINIC—One of Ted’s Yes -men. CAPRETTO, VICTOR—One-man basketball team. CERASO, SAMUEL—Edison’s best friend. CHRISSAFIH CRISS—All great men are nertz. CIRIO, ANGELINA—An historian who makes history. CLAYPOOL, CHARLES—Rural delivery. CONSTANTINO, TONY- Why work? COOK, LILYMAE—Too bad television isn't here. CRAMER, ELMER— Where's Elmer? CRATE, SARA—Where did you get your eyes so blue? CRAWFORD, WILLIAM—We Crawfords play basketball. CROWE—LUCILLE—Modesty is a timid confession of pride. CUSZACK, ANNA—Let her tell you all about it. CUTHBERT, HELEN—Shine on, oh Team! DAUGHERTY, LEONARD— Yea, I know what H20 is.” DAVIS, CLARENCE— Just call me Bunk.” DAVIS, DOROTHY—Happiness is the only good. DE GASTRO, TRESSA—Frinedly and nice. DE MICHELE, JULIA— Jimminy! I'm all in a mess.” DENNY, NELLIE—Silence never betrays you. DE PAUL, GUIDO—He takes honors in football. DE PAUL, HUGH— I ain’t going to do it. DETTORE, AMICO—Fast asleep? It is no matter. DOBESH, MARY—Play up, play up, and play the game. DOMANSKI, STEVA— How does she sleep on those curls?” DONALDSON, MILDRED—The youngest Junior. DOWNEY, MARGIE—Gentlemen prefer blondes. DRAKE, NANCIBELLE—Apples? I like Baldwins. DUDZIK, WALTER—Blessed be the one who invented beds. DUNSKIS, ELEANOR - Do you have your biology done? ELSWICK, RICHARD— Let's play basketball. EL WOOD, MARIE— Where's Caroline? ELWOOD, MARY ELIZABETH—She drivers her sister's car. EVERHART, MARGARET— My word! FETTERMAN, DAVID— They call me 'Lamby' because I’m meek. FIELDS, EDITH— There are wheat fields, why not Edith Fields? 40 THE 1934 SPECTATOR JUNIOR ROLL, Continued GAGEN, IDA ROSE—She's a commercial whiz. GAILUS, JOHN—A real Spanish toreador. GALLOVICH, HELEN—I am a great friend to public amusements. GARRETT, THOMAS—My art speaks for me. GEAHRY, DONALD—I'm one of ''the gang. GERVASI, AMELIA—A merrie lassie. GIENOPIE, SUSIE—If you see her, you see Jean. GORDON, ETHEL—One of Gordon's Square Deals. GREKALSKIS, ETHEL—I live on the Serpentine. HADDEN, BETTY—I write the society column. HAINES, GRANT—A recent addition to the Junior class. HAINES, VERNON—I have five women on a string. HAMILTON, VERNON—The joys of farming are mine. HECKMAN, ELVERDA—Never without Dot. HELHOWSKI, HENRY—Another Junior letterman. HENRY, BERNICE—She goes for metals, especially Steele. HILL, GERTRUDE—A little shy, but the Juniors' sweetheart. HONE, SAMUEL—Just a puddle-jumper. INTRIERI, JOSEPH—Attorney-at-law, 194? INTRIERI, SAMUEL—Did you know that he's a crooner? IRWIN, DOROTHY—Never without Elverda. JASPER, CHARLES—The creator of Thermit process. JELENIEWSKI, WANDA—Where's Man-Mountain? KALEDA, NELLIE—She likes to work and she likes to talk. KAMINSKI, CASIMER—A man of few words. KASUBASKI, STELLA—Our future beauty specialist. KING, HELEN—Neat, sweet, and a little shy. KLUGH, LOUISE—He didn't show up, so I went anyway. KLINGENSMITH, DONALD—The Chevrolet representative. KOLEK, JOSEPH—He toots the saxophone. KRELL, MILTON—- I can't do that. KRIZNOSKAS, ROSE—She questions everything. KUCEWICZ, HELEN— What file do you put this in? KUHNS, JOHN—We dote on his very absence. LAUFFER, ELEANOR—Studying, Scouting,—or what have you? LAUGHNER, HARRY—Study Hall's main entertainer. LAUGHNER, RAY— Why do they call me Dizz? LEECH, MARIE—A lover of Zane Gray. LEMMON, DONALD—Lost in a Gale. LONGANECKER, PAUL—He likes to talk about Basketball, etc., etc. LYNCH, CHARLES—The all-round student. McClain, Raymond—“iron man. McCUNE, RALPH—One of the Heights Boys. McCUTCHEON, ALMA—Our future Phys. Ed. teacher. McGUIRE, ADA—Mine is no fear in love. McKIM, MARY VIRGINIA—The girl with the perfect back. MacLEAN, ANN—300 words a minute— no less. MARCANTONIO, ELMA—Modest, and unassuming. MARTINO, ELIZABETH Elizabeth and I patrol the halls. h IASSETTO, MARIO—Worthy books are my companions. MATHEWS, Hazel—Neatness personified. MATHEWS, LILA—Fashioned so slenderly. MATONAK, JOSEPH—Why do they call you Eddie Polo? MAXWELL, ROBERT— Wanna buy a pair of shoes?” MAZANEK, ANTHONY—Ask Andy why there's nothing here. MEANS, SAMUEL—Science is worth what the scientist is worth. MERRIWEATHER, WILLIAM— Hello, Everybody! Here's me. MILLIRON, PERRINE— Just call me Jim. MUSALA, JOHN— I'm the Junior John. MUSIAL, EUGENE—“I chase a football and girls chase me. MYERS, JOHN—Pinky’s prize trumpeter. ODELIUS, INGE—Our champion swimmer. OFSANKO, PAUL—Always in haste, but never in a hurry. O'HARA, EVELYN—Some people don't understand her. OMASTA, MARCELLA—See Marcella's marcel. 41 THE 1934 SPECTATOR JUNIOR ROLL, Continued ORTZ, JANE—Short and sweet; hard to beat! PARLETT, MARIE—Seldom heard of, but she is here. PAULOS, THEODORE— Lucky” in football—unlucky in love. PECUS, JOSEPH—Hoot Gibson without a pony. PENNINGTON, EDWARD—Sir Toby Belch, in person. PLUCIENNICK, MILDRED—Front page fashions. PLUCINSKI, ZIGMUND—Rubinoff’s rival. POLESKI, WALTER—He's short, but so was Napoleon. PUGLIESE, GABRIEL—Blow your horn, Gabriel. PULOS, ARTHUR—He made the pitcher at the top of this page. RASMEY, JEAN—She's not so shy as she looks: REARICK, DARYLE— May I show you to a seat?” REICHENBAUGH, HELEN—It costs so little to smile. RIGGLE, LELAND—He looks studious. RISHEL, AUDREY So efficient. ROBB, MARTHA She Robbs” no one. ROGENSKI, EDWARD—I'd walk a mile for a camel. ROSS, MICHAEL—Future local druggist. RULIS, PLACIDA—A mischevious lady. RUZBACKI, JULIA—I like to row a boat. SCHAEFFER, LILIAN—The beautiful are never desolate. SCOTT, INGA— Where’s my Pop-Eye? SHILLING, WAYNE—Come down to the “Y” tonight. SHOEMAKER, WILBUR— I don't feel like working.” SHOOK, GERTRUDE—Parlez-vous francais? SILVESTRI, FRANK—The fruits of patience are sweet. SMITH, EVELYN—Love? What's in a name? SMITH, MARTHA— Wait till I ask Bob! SNYDER, HAZEL—All is fair in love and war. SNYDER, WAYNE—A pleasant smile will win a way. SOLTIS, IRENE—Beware of her fair hair. SOSKA, ANDREW—I'm a Soska. SOSKA, FRANK—So am I. SOSKA, SOPF-IIE—Don’t forget me. SOWERS, ERMA—I'm Bob's sister. SOWERS, GLENN—They say he's a ladies' man. SOWERS, ROBERT—Does he like blondes? Especially tall ones. SPIHER, GEORGE— Inky.” SPIHER, MARY JANE—It's not the men in my life, it's the life in my men. STANKUS, AMBROSE—Just another heart-breaker, huh, Jean? STANLEY, PAUL—Mr. Thompson’s my uncle. STEELE, FLORENCE— Where's my Slicker?” STERNER, FLOYD—He delivers the News with a smile (adv.). STEWART, HORTON— Ah, forget it! SZYMCZAK, JOIHN— I was born to be a writer. THOMAS, JOHN—I still don’t like poetry. TOWNSEND, MADOLYN—The beautiful are never desolate. TROIANO, JEAN—Stubborn, but nice. TUMAS, HELEN—Yes, I'm Anna’s sister. VAN HORN, ISABELLE—Don’t hurry, take your time. VESELOVSKY, JOHN—Why do they forget me on the honor roll? VIDUNAS, FRANCES—Teacher, make Wayne stop bothering me. VILARY, FRANK—Just another Junior. VIROSTEK, PAUL—Some day I’ll grow up. WALKER, DONALD— Some of these days she will be mine! WILLIAMS, GLADYS—Enjoy the present day with a bang. YARUSSI, VICTORIA Such pretty black curls! YOUNG, RICHARD—A quiet gentleman, indeed. YOUNG, WILLIAM—I sing tenor and play basket ball. YOUNGGREN, AXEL—I come over the hills to school. ZACCAGNINI, JULIO— Don't you like my orange sweater?” ZACK, VIRGINIA— I’m Olen's sister, believe it or not!” ZARGANIS, JOHN—Art tells the tale of ancient Greece. ZAWACKI, JOHN—I’m not holding the sack, even if I am last. ZOGAS, AGNES—We all come to school together. 42 M, THE 1934 SPECTATOR 44 THE 1934 SPECTATOR SOPHOMORE ROOM 45 MISS PATTON President—Edison McMeans Vice-President—Dora Turano Secretary—Zelda Blair ROOM 31 MISS NEWCOME President—Neal McCoy Vice-President—Harold Rearick Secretary—Gale Byers ROOM 33 MR. WILLIAMS President—John Manganello Vice-President—Alice Warner Secretary—Russell Turney ROOM 43 MISS MITCHELL President—John Troup Vice-President—Teddy Welkon Secretary—Dorothy Dimsho ROOM 36 MR. BERG President—William Black Vice-President—Donald Hainley Secretary—Betty Carnahan ROOM 44 MISS MERTZ President—Harry Cuthbert Vice-President—Oliver Snyder Secretary—Esther Biram 45 Jack Haines Frank Piasecki Mary Bartos Louise Means Joe Moretto Ruby Fritz Arthur Pulos Vernon Haines Gertrude Schull Joe Ralph James Crate Helen Mcllwain George Gumbert Jean McArthur Bernice Wirtz Lawrence Steele Maxine Culp La Rue Eshbaugh THE 1 9 3 4 SPECTATOR 46 THE 1934 SPECTATOR FRESHMAN AUD. I AUD. II MISS MILLER, MR. DEMCHAK President—Harold Kingan Vice-President—John Duncan Secretary—Frank Flickinger Ross Jones Martha Freetly Pearl Hlincik ROOM 19 MISS ADELSON President-—Harry Shamburger Vice-President—William Leslie Secretary—Eloise Keirn Margaret Lynch Leona Maxwell William Hunger ROOM 39 MISS McGEARY President—George Hunger Vice-President—John Alker Secretary—Leon Musial George Tesko John D. Snyder Caryl Gross ROOM 7 MISS HENDERSON President—William Powell Vice-President—Nellie Kerr Secretary—Fred Pugliese Clyde Floyd Virginia Bagotat Jack Mohney ROOM 8 MISS KUHNS President—Paul Kennerdell Vice-President—Madeline Maietto Secretary—Jean Steel Jack Kennedy Olga Marcantonio Helen McCutcheon ROOM 5 MISS OWENS President—Glen Elder Vice-President—Bob McGeary Secretary—Louis Plowman John Yount Edwood Beale Elsie Doutt ROOM 6 MISS ELWOOD President—Fred Fryer Vice-President- Royden Walker Secretary—Marian Rearick Wilbur Taylor Vera Spang Gertrude Vilary 47 THE 1934 SPECTATOR 48 THE 1934 SPECTATOR EIGHTH GRADE ROOM 1 MISS EVERHART President—Emanual Cratos Vice-President—Reginald Walcott Secretary—Jean Tedeski Thomas Stitt James Hines Jean Cewton ROOM 2 MISS BAUER President—Marian Garrett Vice-President—Samuel Marino Secretary—Martha Carnahan Daniel Greene Richard O'Brien Arnold Reese ROOM 3 MISS OWEN President—Charles Scott Vice-President—Lefty Silvestros Secretary—Merna Ruth Pickle Alfred Hebert Richard Miller Mary Staltz ROOM 4 MISS STEWART President—Edwin Sipos Vice-President—Edith Shutt Secretary—Alice Kahl Elizabeth Shoup Darwin Crocker Malden Wise ROOM 11 MISS CAMPBELL President—Harry Nelson Vice-President—Vivian Mulligan Secretary—Chich Silvestri Katherine McCall Robert Milliron Antoinette Pagliarulo ROOM 14 MISS SNYDER President—Bernice Hepler Vice-President—Betty Joan Patton Secretary—Edwin Bush Edwin Mayer Harold Cooper Ellen Carnahan 49 THE 1934 SPECTATOR POSTGRADUATES Many former students of V. H. S. came back this year, some of them to gain extra credit for college entrance under a special course and others to secure a wider knowledge of subjects in which they were most interested. More people take the commercial subjects because of a desire to attain an understanding of the financial and business world. The students are as follows: Twila Bartoe, Sylvester Begolly, Helen Beighley, Evelyn Blose, Henry Foreman, Andrew Gurecka, Argyle Johnson, Andrew Kearney, Jessie Louise Kinnan, Carolyn Kirkman, Andrew Kruper, Dick Lace, Wilbert Long, Louis Luisi, Marion Macknowski, Earl Mathews, Zears Miles, Veryl Mitchell, Sydney Paul, Russell Smith, Ellen Williams. 50 THE 1934 SPECTATOR THE RESUME OF 1933 FOOTBALL There was a nucleus of experienced veterans headed by Captain Russ Steele from the previous year for coaches Rosensweig and Demchak to mould into another winning aggregation. Seven victories, two ties, and one defeat attest to the prowess of the 1933 season, duplicating the record of 1932. The Vans opened the season by tying the Alumni. The game was a preliminary affair in which the play of both lines sparkled but neither side’s attack was consistent enough to score. Throughout the remainder of the schedule, the strength of the heavy powerful line more than made up the deficiency of the lack of weight in a comparatively light backfield. Due to a leg injury, the rugged fullback, Steele, could only give intermittent service, but he managed to be in at the time he was needed most. Inability to convert the extra point, after De Paul had scored a touchdown against Butler, their enemies of the past several years, cost the Vans another tie. In the second quarter, the Gold and White came back and pushed over a touchdown and plunged the extra point. 52 THE 1 934 -SPECTATOR On October 7, the Blue and White went to Ford City primed for a real battle. They played a far superior game, but they were only able to score seven points, because of the excellent punting of the Glassers. In its second A-K contest, with Arnold, the local gridders met with unexpected resistance in its quest for the title. Arnold made one brilliant goal line stand which deprived the Vans of a victory, and the otherwise drab fray ended 0-0. Cuthbert, a substitute halfback, gained all the glory in the victory over Kittanning. Thrice he crossed the opponents' goal-line and the extra point was made after each touchdown. Dubois came to town with one of the best teams in the central part of Pennsylvania and to avenge the setback the locals had administered to them last year. Steele’s return helped the Vans to score three touchdowns on running plays while the visitors garnered one on a pass. The Vans rose to the crest of their scoring power against Tarentum, who invaded Davis Field on November 4. Tarentum, a team which had previously defeated Ken Hi, easily succumbed to the Vans 29-0. The wily generalship and kicking of Willard, the Vans dependable quarterback, contributed immensely to their rout. At Har-Brac the locals won 19-0 on a muddy field, strong line play featured the battle and the opponents were limited to two first downs, made of passing in the closing minutes of play. The Blue and White warriors then met two most bitter rivals, Leechburg and Apollo before climaxing the season. Both teams were vanquished by the same score, 6-0, but the victories were little to crow over. The team entered the games overconfident and minus their customary aggressiveness. Steele got clear for a 65-yard gallop and a touchdown against the Leeches; and luck more than anything else beat Apollo. The Greek Gods outplayed the Vans, but a blocked kick over the goal line decided the contest. As a member of the Allegheny-Kiski Valley League, formed in 1933 and comprising Tarentum, Flar-Brac, Kittanning, Ford City, Leechburg, Arnold, and Vandergrift, the Vans gained a leg in the trophy which will be given to the team winning the title in two successive years. In chapel on February 27, sixteen players and one manager received letters. They were Captain Russ Steele, Al Willard, Zawacki, Gallovich, Stankus, Cuthbert, DePaul, Bione, Mazanek, Kallock, Musial, Bartos, Paulus, Schull, Helhowski, Moffat, and Manager Adam Varatto. 53 THE 1934 SPECTATOR GAMES AND SCORES September 23. Butler 7 — Vans 6 October 7. Ford City 0 Vans 7 October 14. Arnold 0 — Vans 0 October 21. Kittanning 0 — Vans 21 October 28. Dubois 7 — Vans 19 November 4. Tarentum 0 — Vans 29 November 11. Har-Brac 0 — Vans 19 November 18. Leechburg 0 — Vans 6 November 30. Apollo 0 — Vans 6 54 THE 1934 SPECTATOR VARSITY BASKETBALL It is easier to extol an undefeated team to the skies than to gloss over the meager victories of a decidedly mediocre one. This year the Vandergrift quintet was disappointing, especially because of the fine finish it made last season and the return of practically all of the regulars and substitutes. Coach Rosensweig has had the fortune to turn out football stars consistently in school and the fate to have his basketball pupils blossom into fine players after their services were no longer available. This year, with a dearth of tall rangy players and two of the smallest guards in the A.-K. League, the Vans finished next to last in the Section VI and tied Leechburg for last place in the A.-K. League. The team failed to hit a consistent winning stride until the latter half of the season when it overwhelmed Apollo and nosed out Taren-tum and Freeport, each by one point. Then it came back after two defeats to hand Springdale and Apollo lacings. THE A.-K. TOURNAMENT The Vans came close to beating Falls Creek in the opening game in the A.-K. Valley Tournament at New Kensington, but lost in the last two minutes, 34-32. In the consolation round, Oakmont won 28-24 in a listless struggle. THE BASKETBALL LETTERMEN Albert Willard, Neal McCoy, Don Walker, Don Lemmon, Harry Cuthbert, William Stewart, Charles Lynch, John Gailus, Adam Varrato, George Hunger, Victor Butch, Dorsen Garrett—Manager. GAMES Vandergrift 18 Arnold 34 Vandergrift 31 Tarentum 32 Vandergrift 13 Arnold 28 Vandergrift 24 Har-Brac 19 Vandergrift 19 Springdale 34 Vandergrift 10 Freeport 25 Vandergrift 25 Leechburg 30 Vandergrift 7 Ford City 18 Vandergrift 26 Kittanning 29 Vandergrift 42 Apollo 19 Vandergrift 22 Tarentum 21 Vandergrift 23 Freeport 22 Vandergrift 21 Leechburg 23 Vandergrift 22 Ford City 32 Vandergrift 21 Kittanning 28 Vandergrift 36 Springdale 31 Vandergrift 29 Apollo 21 Vandergrift 32 Falls Creek 34 Vandergrift 24 Oakmont 28 55 THE 1934 SPECTATOR SUMMARY OF THE SCORING FG F Total Willard 70 36 176 Lynch 24 14 62 McCoy 19 9 47 Walker 41 15 41 Lemmon 13 14 40 Stewart 16 7 39 Cuthbert 11 6 28 Gailus 5 2 12 Varatto 3 6 12 Hunger 2 7 11 Butch 2 2 6 Ceraso 2 0 4 56 THE 1934 SPECTATOR THE JUNIOR VARSITY BASKET BALL TEAM The Junior Varsity team, composed of members of the Eighth grade, Freshman, and Sophomore Classes, had a successful season in 1933-1934, winning fourteen games and losing five. Two games were lost to Springdale and two to Arnold, and one game to Leech-burg. MEMBERS OF THE TEAM John Alker Paul Kennerdell Richard Alker Joseph Carpenter James Fitzgerald Joseph Ralph William Crawford James Nardulli Stanley Kaminski Robert Rankin William Teklinski Anthony Pratkonis Harry Shamberger John Duncan SCORES Vandergrift 24 Springdale 24 Vandergrift 25 Kittanning 23 Vandergrift 18 Leechburg 20 Vandergrift 33 East Deer Twp. 16 Vandergrift 21 Tarentum 15 Vandergrift 29 Washington Twp. 13 Vandergrift 19 Leechburg 13 Vandergrift 17 East Deer Twp. 7 Vandergrift 11 Springdale 15 Vandergrift 19 Har-Brac 15 Vandergrift 8 Arnold 22 Vandergrift 19 Tarentum 18 Vandergrift 18 Arnold 25 57 THE 1934 SPECTATOR 58 THE 1 93 4 SPECT ATOR SENIOR HIGH HOME ROOM TOURNAMENT Due to the popularity of last year’s Senior High Room Tournament another was held this year from February 26 to March 7. In all there were fourteen games with fifteen teams competing. Room 25, a Junior room, succeeded in coming out on top in the upper bracket, while Room 31, a Sophomore room, earned the right to go into the finals in the lower bracket. The game was played as a preliminary to the All Star vs. Faculty game with Room 25 winning, 17-14. JUNIOR HIGH HOME ROOM TOURNAMENT For the third successive year, Room 14 has been able to defeat its other Eighth Grade rooms to earn the right to go into the finals. In the Freshman Tournament the games were unusually exciting with one extra playoff necessary to decide the winner, Room 8. The playoff for the Championship of Junior High was a preliminary to the All Star vs. Faculty game with Room 8 easily winning, 21—13. 59 THE 1934 SPECTATOR ■ 60 THE 1934 SPECTATOR POINT SYSTEM To receive a V two hundred and fifty points must be earned. These points are awarded to those taking part in all activities, being captain, manager, or squad leader, and refereeing or umpiring a game. The following girls have earned a V”: Harriette McFarland ’32 LaRue Lawson '33 Katherine Stoker '32 Lois Ebert ‘33 TENNIS Tennis is the main game in the fall. The games were played after school on the town courts. If a girl fails to be present in the tournament, she must forfeit the game,- on the other hand the loser is eliminated. The singles champion was Katherine Stoker, who defeated Marie Dunmire. The winners of the doubles were LaRue Lawson and Katherine Stoker, winning from Alma McCutcheon and Jean Ramsey. SOCCER year soccer was played between the different squads instead of classes. Squad Leader Won Lost Tied Dorothy Dimsho . . 3 0 1 Alma McCutcheon . . 2 2 0 Harriette McFarland . . 1 1 1 Katherine Stoker . . 0 3 0 BASKETBALL Basketball was started by the squad teams, later followed by the inter-class tournament. The Juniors, under Captain Wanda Jeleniewski, were champions among the squad teams. They won every game. The Sophomores showed their skill by winning the inter-class tournament. They won two games and one was forfeited to them. LINE-UPS Freshmen Virginia Bagotat...................F Betty Andrulonis (C)...............F Mildred Graden.....................F Nellie Kerr........................G Anna Costantino....................G Marion Rearick.....................G Subs.—Conner, Elder, Mazio, Toussaint Sophomores Betty Fetterman..................F Caryl Grosse.....................F Irene Bulkowski (C)..............F Francis Yakulis..................G Vera Mae Brown...................G Helen Mcllwain...................G Subs.—Lukehart, Stone, Coleman, Eshbaugh Juniors Alma McCutcheon..................F Wanda Jeleniewski (C)............F Elizabeth Elwood.................F Mary Dobesh......................G Lila Mathews.....................G Seniors Harriette McFarland..............F Marian Miller....................F Thelma Schweikart................F LaRue Lawson.....................G Lois Ebert.......................G Katherine Stoker (C).............G Subs.—Kennedy. 61 THE 1934 SPECTATOR 62 THE 1 93 4 SPECTATOR LIFE SAVING This year life-saving is being taught in the advanced classes in addition to being taught in the Life-Saving Club which meets Thursday at 4:00. The following girls belong to the club: Hilda Annen, Helen Ausk, Eleanor Blystone, Irene Bulkowski, Jean Colwell, Anna Czusack, Dolly Dimsho, Eleanor Dunskis, Elizabeth Elwood, Louise Euwer, LaRue Eshbaugh, Betty Fetterman, Helen Gallovich, Dorothy Gumbert, Amelia Kamensky, Clara Karowsky, Eeanor Lauffer, LaRue Lawson, Juanita Mills, Alma McCutcheon, Harriette McFarland, Margaret Reid, Dorothy Schriber, and Katherine Stoker. BOY'S SENIOR SWIMMING CLUB The Boy’s Senior Swimming Club, sponsored by William Demchak, meets every week on Friday at 4:00. The officers this year are Daniel McDonald, President; Bob Maxwell, Vice-President; and Wesley McClaren, Secretary-Treasurer. A new office was made this year, the Inspector, whose duty is to see that everyone entering the pool is in a fit condition. The inspectors are Abraham Albert and Anthony Ausk. BOY'S JUNIOR SWIMMING CLUB The Boy s Junior Swimming Club with its sponsor William Demchak meets every Tuesday at 4:00. The club for the most part is made up of Eighth Graders and Freshmen. The officers are Joe Martier, President; Daniel Green, Vice-President; and Dick O'Brien, Secretary-Treasurer. The Junior’s Inspectors are the same as the Seniors. 63 THE 1934 SPECTATOR CHEERLEADERS The five cheerleaders selected For 1933 and 1934 were: Pawn’ Little, 34, Shorty'' Schrecongost, '34, Bill Black, 35, Dave Williams, ’35, Silly’’ Sabonis, '36. The cheerleaders went into acton at the beginning of football season with the Vandergrift-Butler game. They continued leading cheers throughout the football and basketball seasons. This was the first time for several years that all received letters. 64 THE 1934 SPECTATOR Each year the Spectator’ Staff is confronted with the problem of making the book more interesting than it has been in the past. This year we present a circus theme for your approval. It has been fun and hard work getting it ready, but we hope you like it and that you will look through it in years to come with many pleasant memories of 1933-1934 in Vandergrift High School. —The Staff of 1934 66 = T H E 1 93 4 SPECTATOR SPECTATOR STAFF Editor—Harriette McFarland Senior Assistant Editor—Kathryn Rearick Junior Editor—David Williams Senior Pictures—James Mcllwain, Dean Morrow Junior Pictures—Kenneth Anderson Boy’s Sports: Dale Painter, Harold Rearick. Girl's Sports: Katherine Stoker, Alma McCutcheon. Clubs: Dorothy Kelly, La Rue Yount Bookkeepers: Mary Dignazio, Angelina Cirio, Eleanor Lauffer Art Staff: James Crockett, Arthur Pulos, Virginia Graden, John Blake, Winona Drummond, Thomas Garrett, Perrine Milliron, Emily Yerty, John Zarganis. Typists: Hilda Annen, Anna Marie Bittner, Thelma Schweikart. Senior Members: Murray Ramsey, Evelyn Griffiths, Isabel McLaughlin, Mary Duncan, Laurie Means, Gladys Mae Anderson, Timothy Gillen, Ralph Porter, Lois Ebert, Marian Miller, Irene Yakulis, Thomas Steele, Helen Truby, Pauline Little, Lois Gass, LaRue Lawson. Junior Members: Clarence Davis, Mary V. McKim, Donald Walker, Helen Cuthbert, Julia De Michele, Harry Laughner, Gertrude Hill, Joseph Intrieri, Margaret Everhart, Margie Downey, Grant Haines, Martha Smith, Madolyn Townsend. Sophomore Members: Caryl Grosse, Louise Means, Gail Byers, Joseph Henry, Bob Benjamin, Betty Carnahan, Geraldine Fryer. Freshmen Members: Bob Kinnard, Jean Steele, Leona Maxwell, Bob McGeary. Eighth Grade Members: Marian Garrett, Richard O’Brien, Junior Crawford. Humor: Virginia Sipos, Clarence Davis. Advisers: Miss McDowell, Miss Sullivan, Mr. Thompson 67 1934 SPECTATOR THE 68 THE 1934 SPECTATOR THE HI-NEWSETTE STAFF EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-chief - - - - GLADICE BRYANT Associate Editor - - - DARYLE REARICK Sports Editor - CHARLES LYNCH ASSISTANTS: Robert Buechner, Ray Laughner, Dean Barclay. REPORTERS: Ethel Martin, Marie Martin, Ida Rose Gagen, Betty Hadden, Inga Scott, Hazel Snyder, Harry Patterson, Samuel Rubin, Samuel Marino, Irvin Rubin. FEATURE WRITERS: Mona Jean Daugherty, Marjorie Kennedy, Bernice Henry, Samuel Means, Jane Poffinberger, Dorothy Smeltzer, Carolyn Townsend. ART EDITORS: Arthur Pulos, Pete Samios. BUSINESS MANAGER - Edward Pennington ASSISTANTS: Members of Hi-Y. TYPISTS: Mabel Cuffia, Mary Kocis. FACULTY ADVISERS: Editorial Staff - - - - EVELYN LOVE Business Staff - LAWRENCE THOMPSON, JR. Bookkeeping Staff - - - JOHANNA MERTZ The Hi-Newsette, publication of the local high school, is issued weekly. Entered last year in an international Quill and Scroll contest, in which over eight hundred schools competed, it received superior rating. QUILL AND SCROLL The Epsilon Gamma Lambda Chapter of Quill and Scroll was installed in 1928. For one to qualify for membership in this international society for high school journalists, he must be of junior or senior standing, must rank in the upper third of his class scholastically, and must have accomplished some outstanding work in the field of high school journalism. Active members of the chapter include: President—Charles Lynch,- Vice President—Gladice Bryant,- Secretary and Treasurer— Robert Buechner; Mona Jean Daugherty, Betty Hadden, Samuel Means, Arthur Pulos, Daryle Rearick, Hazel Snyder, Faculty Adviser— Evelyn Love. 69 THE 1 9 3 4 SPECTATOR 70 THE 1934 SPECTATOR BAND The Vandergrift High School band, composed of approximately sixty members, has had a very successful season this year. Under the leadership of Director Ray A. Miller the band played for many school activities, including all football games, both at home and abroad, May Day, and Music Concert. The band this year was the largest and one of the best bands V. H. S. has ever hand. It is very fortunate to have such an able and devoted drum major in the person of Bernice Henry. The officers of the band this year are as follows: President—Joseph Waros, Vice-President— Eugene Johnson, Secretary and Treasurer—Edward Pennington. ORCHESTRA The Vandergrift High School Orchestra, under the direction of Miss Margaret Cline, meets for rehearsals every Monday and Wednesday nights. Throughout the year it has been very active in many things, such as playing for chapel and shows and plays given by the townspeople. The orchestra will also take part in the annual music concert. GIRL'S GLEE CLUB The Girl's Glee Club was organized with a membership of fifty and is under the direction of Miss Margaret Cline. The following officers were elected: President—Virginia Graden,- Secretary—Louise Porter,-Treasurer—Jane Ortz; Librarians—Betty Drake and Lillian Shaffer. The Girl's Glee Club has made several appearances in chapel programs this year. A senior Octet was formed from the Girls’ Glee Club and meets every Tuesday and Thursday night. They are planning to sing for Senior Commencement and at Washington Township High School. Members of the Octet are Beulah Snyder, Edwinna Doutt, Winona Drummond, Willavene Hepler, Helen Leighty, Catherine Hepler, Thelma Schweikart, and Virginia Graden. BOY'S CHORUS This is the second year the Boy’s Chorus has been organized, and it has been complimented by students, as one of the best and most appreciated of the extra-curricular activities in Vandergrift High School. The chorus, composed of twenty-four students selected from the student body by tryouts, and under the direction of Wilmar C. Berg, science instructor, appeared numerous times. The officers selected were: President—Samuel Means,- Vice-President—Arthur Pulos,- Secretary and Treasurer—Ray Laughner,- Pianists—Evelyn Griffiths, Jean McArthur. 71 THE 1934 SPECTATOR 72 THE 1934 SPECTATOR SIX S CLUB The Six S Club was reorganized this year by officers who were elected at the end of last school term. The Club held weekly meetings and sponsored many trips. Two of the most interesting of these were the trip through the local mill and the Aluminum Company at New Kensington. The club, as it has in the past, took charge of one chapel program for its sponsor Professor Williams. Hi-y The Hi-Y clubs of Pennsylvania, under the direction of the State Young Men's Christian Association, organized with the purpose to create, maintain, and extend, throughout the School and Community, high standards of Christian character. This year our Hi-Y undertook the project of acting as the business staff of the High School paper, The Hi-Newsette. The officers of the Hi-Y are: President—Dorsen Garrett, Vice-President—Charles Lynch, Recording Secretary—Joseph Intrieri, Corresponding Secretary—Perrine Milliron, Treasurer—Robert Buechner, Sponsor—Lawrence Thompson, Jr. MOTTO Clean Sports, Clean Speech, Clean Habits, and Clean Scholarship. ART CLUB • % During the first semester the Art Club specialized in individual projects, such as charcoal and chalk drawings, water-color designs, and leather work. Only those receiving A grades in Art were eligible for membership. The first semester officers chosen by the club were: Virginia Graden, President,-Pete Samios, Secretary. Miss Sullivan is the club sponsor. STUDENT COUNCIL OF VANDERGRIFT HIGH SCHOOL The Student Council of the Vandergrift High School is an organization whose aim is to develop in the student the power of self-government by teaching him, through participation in school activities, his responsibilities and duties to his fellow-students, and thus to secure the training necessary later for a good citizen. The Student Council's officers are: President—Dorsen Garrett,- Vice-President—Kathryn Rearick; Secretary and Treasurer—Virginia Sipos. 73 THE 1934 SPECTATOR NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The local chapter of the National Honor Society was installed during the school year 1931-32. Qualifications for membership are based upon scholarship, thirty percent; leadership, twenty-five percent; service, twenty-five percent; and character, twenty percent. In addition, initiates must be members of junior or senior standing. Present Senior members chosen last spring include Hilda Mae Annen, Timothy Gillen, Harriette McFarland, Dean Morrow, Kathryn Rearick, and Irene Yakulis. Senior members selected this year are: LaRue Lawson, Marian Miller, Murray Ramsey, Virginia Sipos, James Mcllwain, Ralph Porter, Manuel Zawacki. Junior members named this year are: Robert Buechner, Gladice Bryant, Angelina Cirio, Betty Hadden, Eleanor Lauffer, Charles Lynch, Samuel Means. 74 THE 1 93 4 SPECTATOR TURN BACKWARD, TURN BACKWARD, O TIME IN YOUR FLIGHT— Sipos” and Bunk” were blankly trying to find something for the humor section. The Spirit of the Class of 1934 hovered near, and this is waht he (she? it?) overheard. Sipos: Who wished this humor stuff on us anyway? Bunk: I don't know. We re really not very funny, are we? Sipos: Well—if you'd look in the mirror, maybe you’d get a laugh. Bunk: Ah, rats! I guess you’re funny enough—heh! heh! But what are we gonna do about these five pages. Five pages! Wotcha think? Sipos: If we only dared make a raid on somebody’s Snap-Shot book! What couldn't we find! Bunk: Won’t do! McDowell's Scotch! No more dough for pictures. Besides, remember the censors! Sipos: Yeh! . . . Say, Bunk, let’s collect some notes that float around in Study Hall— Bunk: No good. We couldn’t get them anyhow. Remember the censors! Sipos: So what, wise guy! You suggest something. You re supposed to be half the brains of this team—supposed to be! Bunk: Can the orchids! Say—I got it! Baby pictures! Sipos: You would suggest something your own age! Nertz. Bunk: Aw right! Aw right! Let’s see what the noble brains of our ancestors thought up. Sipos: Good Idea! Here’s an old Spectator . . . Bunk, look—! Bunk: Now, there's humor! 76 THE 1 93 4 SPECTATOR (Here's what they saw) Sipos: Good Night! Bunk: What’s that? Sipos: That s the Twentieth Century History Club. We were in Eighth Grade. This is funny! Bunk: Who's the teacher on the end? Sipos: Teacher? That’s LaRue Lawson. Bunk: Gosh! She looks younger now. That’s Marian Miller next to her, right next to the teacher. Sipos: Did you ever have Miss Henry? She’s in Apollo now. Who’s that next to her? I don’t know her at all. Bunk: That s Lois Ebert; you wouldn’t know the score! But look at that sweet smile on Jean Rounsley! Sipos: Look! Look at Dot Spang! Oh, the shame of it all! I can’t face this cruel world! Bunk: Dot Kelley must be looking for Laurie. That smile’s too sweet for the photographer. Sipos: Look at Harriette MacFarland! If she smile sany broader her hat will be off! Bunk, this is the funniest picture I ever saw. Bunk: That next girl is Joy Growden, isn’t it? Where is she? Sipos: She II graduate from Greensburg this year. Look at Truby! 77 THE 1 9 3 4 SPECTATOR Bunk: Ye Gods! Hold it! Just a minute, till I fix my hair! O.K.’’ Sipos: There’s one of your class . . . Bunk: Who is that? I don’t know anyone as small as that. Sipos: Silly! She’s grown, of course. Wake up, Bunk! It’s Julia de Michele. Bunk: Sure! Say—you can’t fool me on the next one. Mona Jean still smiles that sweetly. Sipos: Look at Mary Ellen’s cute dimpled knees! Bunk: And Kate! If she doesn’t watch out, some one will step on her dress. Sipos: And Mary Jane! Chicago did a lot to change her. Bunk : Inez has her hands all fixed for position one on the fiddle. Sipos: What are Scotty and Shorty doing with all the girls? What’s the idea? Bunk: Hm . . . They haven’t changed much. They still like the ladies! Sipos: This is too good! Let’s find one of your class. Bunk: Nothing doing! You’ve said enough. Sipos: Come on! Come on! Let’s have a real laugh. Bunk: O.K. Here goes! Sipos: Not those children! Not our dignified Juniors! Bunk: Aw right! Aw right! Let’s look and laugh. (And h ere;s what they saw this time) 78 THE 1934 SPECTATOR Sipos: Look at those little cherubs in the front row! Bunk: Well, your class can’t boast two Fatty Arbuckles! Look at Eddie and Perrine! Sipos: Daryle runs a close third. Look, Bunk, Stars and Stripes Forever! Bunk: Ray Laughner seems to question the birdie. Sipos: Bunk, why are you so sober? Did Mr. Plank tell you to wipe off the smile? Bunk: Shut up! Everybody knows how serious I am. Now you— Sipos: Can it! Say Who’s the girl next to Miss Graden? Bunk: I remember her. Her name’s Davis, too,- Virginia Davis of Indiana now. Sipos: I can’t see Dave Williams face for that grin. Pepsodent should copyright that smile! Bunk: Look at George Spiher! A pair of wings on him and he’ll be a Mama’s boy here. Sipos: Tug” must have been thinking of his girl. Bunk: Boy! Who do you suppose she is to make him look like that? Say, Chuck hasn’t changed much, not even in size. Sipos: Art Pulos! As I live and breathe! Wouldn’t you love to nurse him? Isn’t he just too sweet! Bunk: Listen! Listen! You re not talking to me! Gee! A lot have moved away—Brownlee, Andrews—and just look at Tommy Garrett. Sipos: Where? Where? Bunk: On the end. Sipos: Not really? Say, let’s take these to Miss McDowell. Bunk: O.K. Hurry............. And so, Time turns back. Look at them and see what four years have done. 79 ' . i'y- . ” W 'V r 7Vr ....., Jy; V... . i- 'r. .-t-«• • ' vM- 33 .fH W ft .• .. ..' v‘- ■• - •■ ii§ - ;. ' ■:;:. •: ■; ■-•■ •'IMtw. . z ■ ' m as i) ;,'v v'-v' ;’- j:.p� ft , P • • .7-',; . 4. r- BUM:; SStf . drT ,. • v , iSra IN St: fcs2r U«i. ; .j. ' • ; ' v RSSStto: 3? .- ■ .-'V v : JQS - S fcv-r