Vandergrift High School - Spectator Yearbook (Vandergrift, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1935 volume:

ohe Spectator 1935 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF The High School Vandergrift, Pennsylvania Engraving - Robt. Rawsthorne Co. Printing John Crawford Park Pittsburgh, Pa. foreword We, the staff of 1935, have prepared this Spectator to give you a few glimpses of our school and its activities. As you turn these pages in the future, we hope that you will recall fond memories of the days spent in V. H. S. and, in thought, will live again within her walls. If these pages do this for you, then we have accomplished our task. Mr. Theodore Rosenzweig cDedication The class of dedicates this book to Mr. Theodore Rosenzweig, who has been a member of the faculty for the past four years, in appreciation of his work as an instructor and in recognition of his merit as athletic coach. - BOOK I The School BOOK II The Classes BOOK III Athletics BOOK IV Organizations HIGH SCHOOL There were grins, there were laughs, there were smiles. There were tests, there were griefs, there were trials. There were girls, there were hoys, There were tears, there were joys. It was fun. Now it's done. High School. There were plans, there were thoughts, there were dreams. There were tricks, there were jokes, there were schemes. There were loves, there were hates, There were games, there were dates. Lots of fun But it's done. High School. There were parties, there were chapels, there were dances. There were errors, there were losses, there were chances. There were workers, there were loafers, There were thinkers, there were jokers. Race is run And it's done. High School. Daryle Rearick '35 BOOK I Through these portals we have passed many times, finding within knowledge and pleasures alike. Now let us enter once more, in fancy, and live again the year of 1934-1935. The Spectator BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS Rev. C. O. Frank, President Dr. R. H. Speer, Vice President Mr. J. Q. Adains, Secretary Mr. S. J. Russell, Treasurer Mr. J. N. Poffinberger Mr. J. B. Yount Mr. R. W. Dunmire Some of the members of the present Board of Education have served on that body since the school was in its infancy, and have watched and carefully aided its growth. Champion of this group is Mr. J. Q. Adams, who has been a member for twenty-six years. Mr. S. J. Russell has served for twelve years; Dr. R. H. Speer, for eleven years; Mr. J. N. Poffinberger, for eight years; Mr. J. B. Yount and Mr. R. W. Dunmire, for seven years each; and Rev. C. O. Frank, for six years. During recent years there has been marked progress in the development of the school. Constructed in 1916-17, the building was greatly improved in 1923 when the auditorium, gymnasium, and swimming pool were added. The next step forward was the addition in 1929, of the eight Junior High rooms as well as the Manual Training room. And new these progressive educators are planning further improvements in the near future, when they will add several more classrooms and also such innovations as a library and a music room. Page Twelve The Spectator MR. JOHN R. KURTZ Superintendent of Public Schools MISS OLGA SCOTT Secretary MR. RAY A. MILLER Principal of High School MISS MURIEL ROYER Secretary and Librarian Page Thirteen Thf. Spectator ENGLISH miss McDowell MISS ELWOOD MISS NEWCOME MISS EVERHART MISS LOVE MISS PHILLIPS SOCIAL SCIENCE MATHEMATICS MISS M. OWEN MISS HENDERSON MISS MITCHELL MISS J. OWENS MISS FRANK MISS McGEARY MISS STEWART MISS PATTON MISS MABON MISS JOHNSTON PaSe Fourteen COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS The Spectator SCIENCE FOREIGN LANGUAGES MR. BERG MR. WILLIAMS MR. THOMPSON MR. KOONS MISS NICHOLS MISS LINN MISS STAHLMANN Page Fifteen The Spectator PHYSICAL EDUCATION MR. DEMCHAK MISS MILLER MR. ROSENZWEIG DOMESTIC ARTS MUSIC — ART MISS BAUER MISS SNYDER MISS CLINE MISS KUHNS MISS SULLIVAN Page Sixteen BOOK II he Glasses The Spectator Senior Officers William Donald Walker Classical Vice President Eleanor May Lauffer Commercial Treasurer Page Twenty The Spectator Francis Eugene Aiello Florence Ailcens John Baird Alker Technical General General Joseph B. Alkson Earl V. Altman Dorothy B. Ambrose General Technical General Kenneth W. Anderson Technical Lawrence Michael Anderson Technical Anthony J. Ausk Technical Helen Elizabeth Ausk Sophie F. Avinos Commercial General Elma La Vera Beck Commercial Audrie Odessa Beck General Stephen Richard Bednarcik Michael J. Bennardo Technical General Andrew Bolcar Charles Frederick Boyer Martha Lois Bradstock General Technical General Mary Louise Bradstock General Julia Rose Breiter Commercial William Francis Brooks General Marian Wilson Brown General William R. Brown General James Arthur Brumbaugh General Page Twenty-one The Spectator Anthony Joseph Costantino General Elmer Edward Cramer William Crawford Technical General Dorothy Lucille Crowe Harry R. Cuthbert Helen Bernice Cuthbert Classical General General Anna Czus ack Classical Frances Ann Dainelauskas General Leonard Arnold Daugherty Technical Clarence D. Davis Dorothy Irene Davis Tressa De Gastro Classical General General Gladice Bryant Sophie Loretta Budzenak Robert F. Buechner General General Technical Anthony Paul Bushovsky Dominic S. Calderone Victor G. Capretto General General General Rose J. Cassimatis Samuel T. Ceraso Chriss Chrissafie General General Technical Charles E. Claypool Violet Melrose Clever General General Lily Mae Cook Commercial Page Twenty-two The Spectator Juliet Celeste De Michele General Nellie Elizabeth Denny General Guido De Paul General Hugh De Paul General Amico M. Dettore General Mary Dobesh General Stefana Thressa Domanski General Nancibelle Drake General Walter Dudzik General Eleanor Veronica Dunskis General Mary Margaret Eckman General Mylessia M. Ednie General M xr Richard A. Elswick Technical Helen Marie Elwood Commercial Mary Elizabeth Elwood General Margaret Stewart Everhart General David S. Fetterman General Dale Glenn Fulton General Ida Rose Gagen John Thomas Gailus Thomas C. Garrett Commercial Technical Technical Donald M. Geahry Amelia Rita Gervasi Sue Ann Gienopie Technical General General i Pa9c Twenty-three The Spectator Ethel B. Gordon Commercial Einily Eva Grckalskis General Mary Barbara Guzolik General Betty Bruce Hadden Commercial Howard Vernon Hamilton Technical Elverda Mae Heckman General Henry H. Helhowski General Alberta Bernice Henry Classical Gertrude Civila Hill General Samuel Leslie Hone General George Hunger General Samuel Frank Intrieri Technical Dorothy May Irwin General Mary Virginia Jack Charles Jasper General General Wanda Jeleniewski Eugene Johnston Angela E. Kaleda Classical General Commercial Casimir S. Kaminski General Stella Aileen Kasubski General Richard Kennedy General Helen Elizabeth King General Donald Clair Kiingensmith Technical Louise Klugh General Page Twenty-four The Spectator Daniel McDonald General Mary Virginia McKim General James Manganella General Elina Jean Marcantonio General Elizabeth Jane Martino General Mario John Massetto General Hazel Caroline Mathews Lila Kathryn Mathews Joseph Matonak Commercial General General Robert Maxwell Anthony Mazanek Samuel M. Means, Technical General Jr. Classical Rose Marie Kriznoskas Commercial John Poffinberger Kuhns General Joseph Kuruc Technical Harry Wallace Laughner Technical Everett Ray Laughner Technical Marie Irene Leech Classical Don Lemmon General Paul Edgar Longanecker Technical Elizabeth Anne MacLean General Raymond Alvin McClain Ralph McCunc General Technical Alma Mae McCutcheon Classical Page Twenty-five The Spectator Edward Mack Pennington General Narciso Petron Edward F. Phillips General Technical Mildred I. Pluciennik Zigmund L. Plucinski Walter S. Poleski General General General Gabriel A. Pugliese Arthur John Pulos George B. Rak General Technical General Joseph A. Ralph Daryle Eugene Rearick Helen E. Riechenbaugh General Commercial Commercial William Merriwether General James Warren Miller Technical James Perrine Milliron Technical John Vincent Musala Eugene A. Musial John F. Myers General General General Inge Odelius Paul Ofsanko Marcella Omasta Technical General General Ethel Jane Ortz Marie Lucy Parlett Commercial General Theodore P. Paulos General Page Twenty-six The Spectator Audrey Viola Rishcl Martha Robb Edward C. Roginski General General General Michael G. Ross Technical Placida Leona Rulis General Julia Theresa Ruzbacki General Joseph Frank Sack General Lillian Joyce Schaeffer Commercial Rosalie Alice Schimpf General Inga Scott Geneial Wayne Harry Shilling General Wilbert Shoemaker General Gertrude Elizabeth Shook Classical Frank Silvestri Evelyn Viora Smith Technical General Hazel Lois Snyder diver H. Snyder E. Wayne Snyder General Geneial General Irene V. Soltis Andrew J. Soska Frank A. Soska General Geneial General Sophia Veronica Soska Erma Sowers Glenn Joseph Sowers General Classical Classical Page Twenty-seven The Spectator Robert Amos Sowers Technical Mary Jane Spiher General Ambrose Richard Stankus General Paul Stanley Florence Alberta Steele Floyd Sterner General General Technical Horton Chapman Stewart Phillips Stitt Leonard Szlanski Technical Technical General Bernard Szymczak John Thomas General General Madolyn Ferguson Townsend General Jean Doris Troiano General Helen Kathryn Tumas General Russell Patrick Turney General Isabelle Mercedes Van Horn General Frank Veselovsky General John Richard Veselovsky Technical Frank Benedict Vilary Paul Charles Virostek James H. Ward, Jr. General General General Everette Watson Mary Irene Weamer Clara Marie Wensel General General General ragc Twenty-eight Thf. Spectator Harold E. White David Morgan Williams Gladys G. Williams William W. Young, Jr. Richard T. Young Axel C. Younggren Julius John Zaccagnini Virginia Marie Zack John Gust Zarganis John Zawacki Agnes S. Zogas Technical General General Technical Technical Technical General Classical General General Commercial Page Twenty-nine The Spectator Senior Glass 'THistoru Freshman Year Enrollment: 218 OFFICERS ' ' ' ' ' ' Donald Lemmon ' ' ' ' ' - Donald .Walker ' ' ' ' ' Madolyn Townsend President Vice President Secretary'T reasurer Sophomore Year OFFICERS President ' ' .................. Vice President Secretary-Treasurer......................... Historian ......... Charles Lynch Harry Laughner Eleanor Lautfer Angeline Cirio Organization of Hi'Y Club. Junior Year OFFICERS President ............ Charles Lynch Vice President......' Donald Walker Secretary ........... Almi McCutcheon Treasurer ' Eleanor Lautfer Class Colors—Blue and Gold. Organization of Tri'Hi'Y Club. Choice of caps, emblems, and jackets. Won A K Trophy. Senior Year OFFICERS President........... Charles Lynch Vice President .......... Donald Walker Secretary................Martha Smith Treasurer ........... Eleanor Lautfer Selection of Class Rings and Pictures. Retained A'K Trophy. Installation of Lyceum Course. Junior-Senior Promenade. Operetta “Oh, Doctor.” Class Play. Four years have passed so swiftly and now we face the realization that wider fields are waiting for us to traverse. It is the “breaking of the ways. Although we may enter fields entirely different from our classmates, if we do our best, noth ing more can be expected of us. On our Commencement night, when we will be surrounded with the laurels of victory, our tears of happiness will mingle with tears of sadness as we bid you, “Good-bye, and Good Luck. Page Thirty Angeline Cirio, Historian '35 The Spectator junior Glass TKistoru Three years ago we were Freshmen, a group that was only half conscious of its duty, with no definite thought in mind. Yet we did exist and long for supremacy. That year we had the election of officers who have presided until this, our Junior year. They were: President.......................................Louise Means Vice President................................Dale Painter Secretary-Treasurer...........................Caryl Gross Historian.....................................Bette Fetterman February 19, 1935, a meeting of the Junior Class was held at four o'clock to elect new officers. The results of this election were: President.....................................Dale Painter Vice President..................................Joseph Henry Secretary-Treasurer.............................Louise Means On February 26, 1935, the Juniors held their second meeting. Hats, emblems, and pennants were picked in the class colors, blue and ivory. Shall we see recognition in the faces of these who have gone before us? Things have taken a definite shape and form. Time goes on—we are finding more places for our ability and service. Many have broken the chain that held them to one of the greatest things in life—education. Surely we can cope with all requirements necessary fer our next and last year. Bette Fetterman—’36 Historian 1 9 Page Thirty-two The Spectator Po9e Thirty-three The Spectator junior Glass cRoll Richard Alcorn Edith Anderson Frank Arnoldy Donald Artman Fred Barbour Andrew Barlak Mary Bartos Leslie Beck Ludmela Bednarcik James Beighley Jane Beighley Robert Benjamin Rocco Bennardo Catherine Bernatt Frank Bernatt Catherine Berry Esther Biram William Black Zelda Blair Alva Blystone Ellenor Blystone Mildred Boyer Marcedes Braden Frances Bradstock Vera Mae Brown Irene Bulkowski Vincent Burke Kenneth Burnheimer Beryl Burns Gale Byers Josephine Capretto Betty Carnahan Emma Ceraso Irene Ceraso Charles Colaianni Bette Coleman Mary Condeni Mimia Conrad Mabel Costrini Dorothy Courson James Crate Sara Crate Thomas Cribbs Maxine Culp Michael Daniska Jean Davis Walter Davis Woodrow Davis Louis Delcotto Earl Detar Dorothy Dimsho Joseph Dimsho Alice Dinger Mildred Donaldson Dorothy Doutt Milford Drummond John Dudenas Virginia Dunmire Dean Ebert La Rue Eshbaugh Louise Euwer James Faiola Betty Fetterman Frank Firek Geraldine Fryer Margaret Fulton Samuel Galbreath Lucy Gienopie Mary George Clayton Gontner Martin Gordon Frank Gourley Dorothy Gradwell Robert Green Margaret Gregg Betty Griffin Genevieve Grimm Caryl Gross Dorothy Gumbert George Gumbert Wilbur Gumbert Jane Hackett Eleanore Hainley Emil Halgas Willis Hansen Mary Heilman Page Thirty-four The Spectator junior Glass c] oll Joe Henry Robert Herron Howard Hoffman Henry Hovanik Lillian Hovanik Helen Humes James Hutchinson Albert Intrieri Anna Januck Olga John Betty Lou Johnson Joseph Julian Donald Kauffman Albert Kearney Robert Kennerdell Bettie King John Kirklewski Eleanor Klingensmith Dorothy Klugh Betty Knabb Della Kocon Marie Kocur Joe Kolek Joseph Kolodziejski Carmella Krulikcwski Helen Kucewicz Freda Kunkle Margaret Kunkle Merle Lamanna Elizabeth Law Jenevieve Lawson James Lear George Lisko James Logero Madge Love Ann Luisi Tony Luisi Edna Lukehart Margaret Lynch Ruth MacClaren Helen M agness Robert Magness Konrad Majeran Joseph Makowski John Manganello Josephine Manganello Mary Manganello Edmond Mannella Philip Marchionna Mike Marencik Steve Marencik Frank Marhefka Pete Martikes Eleanor Means Louise Means Edmund Miles Juanita Mills Stephen Minarcin William Minarik John Missimikes Donald Moffat Jack Moffat Steven Mokrohojsky Theodore Mokrohojsky Mary Montgomery Mildred Montgomery Joe Morretto Robert Morrow Melvin Moyer Andy Mracko Leon Musial Alden McArthur Jean McArthur Jane McCarthy Richard McComb Richard McCool Lyle McDonald James McGuire Helen Mcllwain Dorothy McLaughlin Harold McLaughlin Edison McMeans James Nardulli Bernice Nulph Paul Ofsanko Bernard Orlowski Page Thirty five The Spectator junior Glass (i oll Howard Ottenberg Dale Painter Henrietta Pancoe Harry Paterson John Pawlcwski Paul Pesarcik Amelia Petrarca Verner Phillips Frank Piasecki Jennie Pizanowski Zigmund Plocka Jane Poffinberger Junior Poffinberger Arthur Pollock John Pounds Anthony Pratkanis Charles Rairigh Jean Ramsey Robert Rankin Harold Rearick Ida Rinaldi Frederick Risher Sara Robb Marion Roberts Richard Ropelowski Felix Rozgaites Sam Rubin Edward Rulis Myrtle Rupert Cecelia Sabonis Tony Salata Pete Samios Thomas Sanders Meade Schrecengost Dorothy Schriber Eugene Schull Leona Schull Annie Scuillo Kathryn Scuillo Hary Shamberger Fay Shellhammer Dorothy Smeltzer John D. Snyder Marlin Snyder Mary Soska George Spiher Zenida Stankus Lawrence Steele Betty Stewart Eleanor Stone Harry Stoops Ruth Storey Lorraine Strobel Martha Stuchell Joseph Sydlowski William Teklinski Caroline Townsend William Townsend John Troup Betty Truby Dora Turano Joe Varano Edgar Varner Gus Vidunas Allene Wadding Paul Walker Harold Walton Howard Walton Teddie Weldon John Wherry Sue Wherry Rachel Willard John Wilson Jessie Wickrcwski Bernice Wirtz Annabelle Wissinger Andrew Witkowski Helen Wolfgong Frances Yakulis Victoria Yarussi Sophia Yucas Zugmond Zawacki Stanley Zogas Christine Zozula Thomas Zubal Page Thirty-six UNDERCLASSES The Spectator ' fthe Sophomore Glass Since our class came up to the high school building in seventh grade, we have been quite active in the school activities. As yet our class has not been organized and has not elected their respective officers. Throughout our two years of high school experience the hoys have excelled the girls in the school activities: football, basketball, band and orchestra. Although the girls have taken part in the various activities they have not been so outstandnig. When Mr. Rosenzweig called for spring training in football many of the Sophomore boys appeared, but as he was unable to take them all, he selected a few. Joseph Dettore, John Yount, John De Biasio, Junior Bryant, James Cherre, Glenn Elder, Victor Butch, Zeland Connor, and Dick Alker proved to be the lucky cnes. Several of these have made themselves outstanding on the field, while the others are still hoping for their chance. The Junior Varsity Basketball team was made up mostly of Sophomores: William Powell, Dick Alker, Frank Maliterna, Charles Blair, John Silvestri, Emmanuel Franczak, John Duncan, Royden Walker, Anthony Pratkanis, Stanley Kaminski. The Sophomores revealed their musical ability in the operetta Oh, Doctor! and in the high school band, which contained twelve Sophomores: Wilbur Beck, Frank Bradstock, Jobe Buhite, Louis Ferrara, Joseph Gapiniski, Harold Kingan, Jack Leonard, Ernest Mastrangela, Joseph Misho, Francis Mohney, and John Richards. Page Thirty-eight The Spectator The Spectator he GFresh man Glass We, the class of ’.’8, are starting out in our high school career. Many of our members have been elected into clubs and other activities. Louise Porter, Alice Kahl, and Marian Garrett were chosen as members for Tri-Hi-Y Club; Richard O'Brien, William Shutt, Robert Milliron, Harold Cooper, to Hi-Y; I.ouise Porter, Betty Swenk, Thelma Jane Morris, Bernice Hepler, Eleanor Johnston, Roberta Sterner, Esther McArthur, and Ray Keirn took part in Glee Clubs and the Operetta, Oh, Doctor! In athletics, Charles Shields, Daniel Green, Reginald Walcott, Joseph Troilo, Michael Calizzi, William Stiffler, William Shutt have been members of the Football squad; William Shutt and Eugene Smith have been on the Junior Varsity Basketball Squad. Others hope to gain honors during our remaining years. We find high school both novel and interesting. Although we have not accomplished so much as desired we will strive to make our school proud of us as we reach our final goal, our Senior year. Page Forty The Spectator Page Porty-one The Spectator 'To he feighthTjrade This year, approximately 310 students came up from the Lincoln building. Many changes were apparent and our mistakes were, no doubt, an ever ready source of laughter to the upperclassmen and teachers. We have enjoyed the privileges of using the gym, swimming pool, manual training room, and domestic science room. We have chosen two students to receive the Legion Medal at the Commencement exercises and hope they will continue their work in the fields, in which their merit was considered the best, m future years. The students to receive this honor, the highest we can give our classmates, are Gordon Coy, and Maudie O'Brien. It is our hope that we have a few budding athletes to take the places of the shining lights of the moment. Page Forty-two Thl Spectator Pa3C Forty-three The Spectator POST GRADUATES John Blake Mercedes Cravener Mary Duncan Betty Elrick Louis Faiola Frank Ferrier William Floyd Howard Hosey Argyle Johnston Louise Kinnan La Rue Helen Leighty Pauline Little Francis McCune Dorothy Means Mildred Rising Virginia Sipos James Storey Ellen Williams Harriette Wilmot Jane Wirtz Yount Page Forty-four BOOK III _Athletics T m Spectator RESURE OF THE FOOTBALL SEASON OF 1934 The Vandergrift High School football team had a verv sue-cessful season annexing the Allegheny-Kiski Valley title for the second consecutive year, thereby gaining permanent possession of the trophy awarded by the valley newspapers. The season’s record was seven victories and one defeat. The Vans opened the season September 29, in a sea of mud, defeating Derry Borough 27-0. Cuthbert and Gallovich figured in scoring, luck scoring two touchdowns. The next Saturday, October 6, found the Ford City team handing the locals their only defeat of the season. The Vans outplayed them throughout the game, but were defeated 7-6. In the third consecutive home game, October 13, the scrappy Washington Township team was defeated 22-0. Gallovich and Butch scored for the Vans. The Vans journeyed to Kittanning, October 20, for their first night game, and tanned the Kitties 24-0. Gallovich again carried the ball, gaining three touchdowns with Musial and De Paul playing great games on the line. After a well earned rest, the Vans went to Tarentum, November 3, to take the Red Cats into camp, 7-2. Tarentum scored first when Gallovich was tackled behind his own goal, making the score 2-0 at the half time. Coaches Rosenzweig and Demchak must have oiled the Vans scoring machine, for John Alker crossed the enemy goal in the third period to bring Vans victory. The season was climaxed with the Vans defeating Har-Brac 31-7, on November 11. The game was well played with victory for either team meaning the A-K title. Har-Brac scored on their first play and converted the point making the score 7-0 at the half. The Vans were not to be defeated; they started to click and came from behind tc win 13-7. Gallovich and Stankus scored, with Walker playing a great defensive game in the Van Backfield. Page Forty-six The Spectator On November 17, Leechburg was met on the Davis field. The Vans were just too tough for the downriver club, romping over them 4'0. The whole Van team was clicking and seven men figured in scoring. The annual Turkey Day battle found the Blue and White Warriors crossing the river to meet a much lighter Apollo team. The Vans' well oiled attack turned the fighting Greek Gods aside to the tune of 26 6, with Gallovich, Cherre, and Stankus crossing the enemy goal. Gallovich led all scorers in the county with a total of 86 points. Several members cf the team were placed on alhstar teams. FOOTBALL LETTERMEN Hclhowski and Musial, Co-Captains; Alkcr, Altman, Cuhtbert, De Paul, Kuhns, Kuruc, McDonald, Mazanek, Myers, Paulos, Petron, Stankus, Snyder, Walker, Dimsho, Gallovich, Ofsanko, Butch, Cherre, and Bennardo, Manager. P«3C Forty-seven The Spectator VARSITY BASKETBALL The outlook for the 1934-35 basketball season seemed promising to Coaches Rosenzweig and Demchak. There were eight letter men and the pick of a successful Junior Varsity team from the previous season to mculd into a winning aggregation. The team had a fairly impressive season, winning nine games. The season started oif auspiciously with the Vans winning four out of the first five games, losing only to Arnold, Section I winner, 56-39. The team then hit the skids, finishing the remainder of their schedule with five wins and ten losses. The team reached its climax when it defeated Ford City, undefeated by the Vans for the past eight years, 32-23. A-K TOURNAMENT The Vans won their opening round game, downing Oak-mont's second team, 27-14. In our second round game we were pitted against Braddock, coached by “Ham” Hudson. The towering lads from Braddcck were too much for the Vans, winning 40-20. Vandergrift was a member of Section V in the W. P. I. A. L and of the Allegheny-Kiski Valley League. LETTERMEN OF VARSITY BASKETBALL Lcttermcn are: Lynch, Cuthbcrt, Gailus, Walker, Ralph, Rankin, Ceraso, J. Alkcr, Hunger, Teklinski, Crawford, Duncan, and Pennington, Manager. Page Forty-eight The Spectator JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL The Junior Varsity, under the tutorship of William Demehak, assistant coach, completed a successful season, winning fourteen games and losing two. This fine record gained them a tie for first place in the Junior A-K Conference. Mr. Demehak did not have a single first team, but alternated two teams in the games, this method proving very successful. The Junior Varsity players will form the nucleus of next year's Varsity, with only two out of ten lettermen remaining on the Junior team. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL LETTERMEN Pratkanis, Captain: Alker, Hunger, Kaminski. Leslie, Nardulli, Powell, Shamburger, Shutt, Smith, O'Brien, Manager. Page Forty-nine The Spectator Page Fifty The Spectator GIRLS ATHLETICS POINT SYSTEM This year, as in former years, each girl, who earned two hundred and fifty points by participating in different activities, was rewarded with a “V . The following girls earned V's”: Caryl Gross, Dorothy Dimsho, Alma McCutcheon, Anna Czuszack. TENNIS The town courts were the scene of an interesting tennis tournament. Marie Dunmire defeated Mimia Conrad for the singles championship. Mimia Conrad and Alma McCutcheon, winning from Marie Dunmire and Mary Luisi, were named winners of the doubles. SOCCER Soccer was the main sport in the late fall. The games were played in the Jackson Avenue playground. The girls were placed in squads under the leadership of Caryl Gross, Dorothy Dimsho, Betty Drake, and YVonne Rankin. BASKETBALL As in previous years, an inter-class basketball tournament was held. The Seniors won every game. The Scores were as follows: Seniors 18................................- Juniors 15 Sophomores 21...................................Freshmen 8 Seniors 24....................................Sophomores 17 Juniors 29 Freshmen 11 Seniors 29................................- Freshmen 13 Miss Miller began a new idea this year in having a play-off between two teams made up of girls chosen from the entire squad. These girls were chosen because of their basketball ability. The line-ups were: Team I Team II Dorothy McLaughlin - - - F Irene Bulkcwski Betty Andrulonis - - - F Mabel Younggren Wanda Jeleniewski (C) - - F Dorothy Dimsho Mary Elizabeth Elwood - - G Dorothy Smeltzer Francis Yakulis - - G Emily Kaminski Anna Czuszack - - G Caryl Gross Substitute: Anna Januck. Score: Team I—20, Team II—16. Page Fifty-one The Spectator fege Fifty-two The Spectator BOY'S The Boy's Swimming Club is under the supervision of William Demchak. Its purpose is to teach form swimming. SWIMMING racing, and water games. CLUB William Powell has been elected president. Members include William Lynch, John Wilson, Tom Stitt, John Hub ings, William Hulings, Pilate Montgomery, Joe Martier, Dan McDonald, Lawrence Steel, Stanley Kaminsky, Alphonse Kaminsky, Brenton George, William George, and Willis Hansen. The club meets every Tuesday at four o'clock. GIRLS' Girls’ Junior Life Saving Club was organized during the first semester by Miss Miller. The club met on Wednesday JUNIOR and Thursday evenings. LIFE The girls passing the requirements were Nancy Crick, Helen Ausk, Dorothy Dimsho, Alma McCutchcon, Mary SAVING Elizabeth Elwood, Virginia Penrod, Clara Karowsky, Jane Beighley, Anna Czuszack, Dorothy McLaughlin, Irene Bub CLUB kowski, Louise Euwer, Emilie Kaminski, Helen Mcllw.iin, Virginia Zack LaRue Eshbaugh, and Eleanor LaufTer. A second group is taking the course this semester. Pase Fifty-three The Spectator CHEER LEADERS Dorothy McLaughlin—'36 David Williams—’35 William Black—'36 Pete Samios—’36 Cecelia Sabonis—'36 Letters were awarded the cheer-leaders who measured up to the W. P. I. A. L. scholastic requirements. Those receiving them were: Cecilia Sabonis—’36; Dorothy McLaughlin- 36; David Williams—'35; and Pete Samios —’36. Page Fifty-four BOOK IV Organizations The Spectator SPECTATOR STAFF Editor-in-Chief............................................David Williams, ’35 Assistant Editor...........................................Eleanor Lauffer, '35 Assistant Editor.........................-.....................Louise Means, ’36 Senior Pictures......................Kenneth Anderson, '35, Perrine Milliron, '35 Pictures...................................Joseph Henry, '36, Robert Benjamin, '36 Boys Sports - - Harry Laughner, '35, Dale Painter, '36, Harold Rearick, '36 Girls' Sports ...... Alma McCutcheon, '35, Caryl Gross, '36 Clubs Editors . ... . Margaret Everhart, '35, Betty Carnahan, '36 Bookkeepers..............................Angeline Cirio, '35, Marcedes Braden, '36 Art Staff - ' - Arthur Pulos, ’35, Thomas Garrett, '5, John Zarganis, '35 Humor Editors............................Clarence Davis, '35, Julia DeMichele, '35 Typists - Jane Ortz, '35, Betty Hadden, '35, Hazel Mathews, '35 Senior Editors - - Mary Virginia McKim, Donald Walker, Helen Cuthbert Gertrude Hill, Martha Smith, Madolyn Townsend Junior Editors..........Gale Byers, Geraldine Fryer, Bette Fetterman Sophomore Editors - Robert Kinnard, Jean Steele, Leona Maxwell, Robert McGeary Freshmen Editors................Marian Garrett, Junior Crawford Eighth Grade Editors . ... . Marjorie Jean Miller, James Barclay Advisers .......... Miss McDowell, Mr. Thompson Page Fifty-six The Spectator THE HI-NEWSETTE This year the Hi-News-ette was edited by the Journalism Class. This is the first year for the Journalism Class in the High School. The main project of the group is the weekly publication of the school paper. The staff includes: Editor-in-chief News Editor Sports Editor Feature Editor Art Editor Faculty Advisers .....................Gladice Bryant .....................Hazel Snyder .....................Charles Lynch - - - - - - Bernice Henry ....................Arthur Pulos Miss Love, Miss Mertz, Mr Thompson QUILL AND SCROLL The Epsilon Gamma Lambda chapter of this international honcr society for high school journalists was installed in 1928 under the direction of Miss Love, faculty adviser. To gain entrance to the Quill and Scroll, the student 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 local chapter include: Charles Lynch, President: Betty Hadden, Vice President; Ida Rose Gagen, Secretary-Treasurer: Robert Buechner, Daryle Rearick, Bernice Henry, Inga Scott, Gladice Bryant. Samuel Means, Arthur Pulos, Edward Pennington, Arthur Pollock, Ray Laughner, and Hazel Snyder. Page Fifty-seven The Spectator P03C Fifty-eight The Spectator BAND ORCHESTRA GIRL'S GLEE CLUB BOVS CHORUS The hand was prominent at all athletic events, playing at both football and basketball games. Early in the year, the band pre-sented a chapel program. A section of the annual music program was made up of nine numbers by the band. Mr. Miller was director, with Eugene Johnston acting as student director. Miss Bernice Henry acted as drum major for the fourth successive year. Officers include: President, James Miller; Vice President, Eugene Johnston; Secretary-Treasurer, Joseph Intrieri. The orchestra, this year, served very successfully playing in chapel each week. Six numbers were presented by the orchestra in the annual concert given during National Music Week under the direction of Miss Margaret Cline. In addition to supporting school programs, the orchsetra played for several local plays and comedies, during the school year. The Girl's Glee Club, with a membership of forty, is under the direction of Miss Margraet Cline. The following officers have presided this year: President, Louise Porter; Vice President, Thelma June Morris; Secretary, Jane Thompson; Treasurer, Bernice Hepler; Pianist, Jean McArthur. The organization meets every Tuesday and Thursday night. The operetta “Oh, Doctor! was staged by the combined girl’s and boy's clubs. With the completion of its third year, the Male Chorus has definitely proven itself an organization of true ability. Other than performances in school chapels, local churches, and the annual music program, the club combined with the Girls’ Glee Club and presented the operetta, “Oh, Doctor! Elected as officers for the past year were: Samuel Means, President: Arthur Pulos, Vice President: Ray Laughner, Secretary. Mr. Berg is director, with Jean McArthur, accompanist, and Betty Swenk assistant accompanist. Regular bi-weekly meetings were held after school hours. The club also sponsored a Senior Quartet which appeared in local entertainments during the year. Page Fifty-nine The Spectator Hl-y CLUB The Hi-Y began its activities for the school year of 1934-1935 by pledging itself to the support of the Hi-Newsette. During the basketball season, the organization formed a team which practiced every Saturday. Then plans were laid for the annual initiation which was held during March in front of the school and in the gymnasium. At its first meeting in April, the club decided to hold a father and son banquet, April 30th, to acquaint the parents with the ideals of the organization. The club also attended the state convention at Slippery Rock, where the officers for the next year were installed. With Mr. Thompson as adviser, the Hi-Y had a very successful school year. Page Sixty Ti:e Spectator TRI-HI-y CLUB The Tri-Hi-Y of Vandergrift High School was organized in the year 1934. The “Tri in the name stands for the development of the members in Spirit, Mind, and Body, and for the three main training agencies: Home, Church, and Schaol. The club now consists of forty-two members. They have been very active in welfare work and have taken over some of the duties formerly performed by the student council. The following officers have served this year: Eleanor Lauffer, President; Louise Means, Vice President: Helen Cuthbert, Secretary; Mary Louise Cooper, Treasurer. Miss Emilie Elwood is the sponsor. Slogan: Pure Thoughts, Pure Words, Pure Actions. Page Sixty-one The Spectator THE SIX-S CLUB The Simple Scientists Safe Scientific Science Society started the year by electing the following officers for the first semester: President, Perrine Milliron; Vice President, Kenneth Anderson; Secretary-Treasurer, Michael Ross. Two trips were made during the year, one to the Westing-house plant at Turtle Creek, and one to the West Leechburg Steel Mill. Both trips were helpful and beneficial to the members. The officers for the second semester were elected as follows: President, Robert Green; Vice President, Junior Poffinberger, Sec-letary-Treasurer, William Merriwether. Page Sixty-two The Spectator PHILATELIC CLUB Vandergrift High School's first Philatelic Club was organized last fall, under the sponsorship of Mr. Demchak. The main purpose of the group is to further an interest in philately, and at a later date, to present a collection of postage stamps to the high school. Officers include: President, George Spiher; Vice President, Charles Guinto: Secretary, Jack Kennedy: Treasurer, Francis Hendberg. Page Sixty-three Thf. Spectator NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The local chapter of the National Honor Society was installed during the school year cf 1931-32. To become a member of the National Honor Society, the initiates must be members of junior or senior standing and must possess the following qualifications: Scholarship, thirty percent: Leadership, twenty-five percent: Service, twenty-five percent; Character, twenty percent. Present Senior members named last year are Samuel Means, Charles Lynch, Gladice Bryant, Angeline Cirio, Betty Hadden, Eleanor Lauder, and Robert Buechner. Senior members chosen this year include David Williams, Harry Laughner, Jane Ortz, Hazel Mathews, Kenneth Anderson, Audrey Rishel, Ida Rose Gagen, Perrine Millircn, Arthur Pulos, Edward Pennington, Donald Walker, and Ray Laughner. Junior members selected this year are Gale Byers, Robert Green, Junior PofFin-berger, Joseph Henry, and Thomas Cribbs. Student Council this year has been organized into the Students' Cooperative Bureau. Members of this Bureau take charge of halls during school hours as well as at morning and at noon. In addition to helping to clear halls at all times, they serve as guides to all visitors. The Spectator 2nd month 1 Friday 4 Monday 5 Tuesday 6 Wednesday 7 Thursday 8 Friday 11 Monday 12 Tuesday 13 Wednesday 14 Thursday 15 Friday 18 Monday 19 Tuesday 20 Wednesday 21 Thursday 22 Friday 25 Monday 26 Tuesday 27 Wednesday 28 Thursday SENIOR ALMANAC 1935 — February — 1935 28 days Junior Hi still wondering where to go since change of schedules. Snow—Earl and Ibby go sled-riding! Art Pulos celebrates his birthday by slinging them over the counter as usual. Don Lemmon goes for Gail—again! Queen Victoria was born—most of us were. Senior girls turn chorus girls and practice for “Oh, Doctor!” Ray Laughner and M. V. McKim eating lemons for “Oh, Doctor!” George Hunger wears badge and big smile as new hall monitor head. Mr. Chute and Miss Mertz purchase love tokens St. Valentine's Day! Demchak spent the day opening mail. Vans lost chance for title to Ford City. Bill Crawford drops off to sleep again. Jimmy Manganella finds “Fountain of Youth down on first floor —claims all underclassmen drink from it. Vic Capretto sits 'em up again—sorry! Only pins! Marie Parlett still taking reducing exercises. Washington’s birthday—Chriss Chrissafie cuts down a cherry tree. Monday! Gloom! Rain! Jack Alker gives twenty-four girls his picture. Amelia Gervasi looks worried. She lost two pounds last week. William Merriwether blows out 21 candles! 3rd month 1935 — March — 1935 31 days 1 Friday 4 Monday 5 Tuesday 6 Wednesday 7 Thursday 8 Friday 11 Monday 12 Tuesday 13 Wednesday School Dance—Don Geahry makes a four-point landing. Spring is here! Dan and Maxine go walking again! Twelve dignified Seniors take Honor Society oath in chapel. Four Freshies exhausted trying to imitate Helen Cuthbert's laugh. Six S Club takes trip to West Leechburg Mill. Mike Ross lost! End of another week! Jean and Susie go roller skating. Monday! Oliver can't make it after midnight show. Spectator entertaining in chapel. Mr. Thompson’s whiskers prominent. Report cards! No, No! That isn't T. N. T.—just papa! Page Sixty-five The Spectator 14 Thursday 15 Friday 18 Monday 19 Tuesday 20 Wednesday 21 Thursday SENIOR ALMANAC Senior class order rings and pins! Marcella tries her own cooking. No school! Elma Beck, having gained a few ounces, decides to reduce. Mary Bradstock says she's tired being sick for both of them! One nice Indian Summer day and we have to “take it in school. Wanda accompanies Miss Miller and others to Play Day at Seton Hill College. 22 Friday Cussie, Helen Ausk, Mary V. McKim, M. V. Jack, and Rulis dress up for us . . . Chinese costumes, too. 25 Monday Glenn Sowers decides to start reading “How to Win a Woman's Love.’’ 26 Tuesday Mr. Berg presents his senior quartet in chapel. Bill Young wins by a count! 27 Wednesday 28 Thursday Sophie Avinos birthday—spends evening at Scotties. Two more days till Teacher Institute. Miss McGeary takes box lunch for economy's sake. 29 Friday All School Dance—Chuck Lynch loses presidential dignity and goes to town. 4th month 1935 April ... 1935 30 days 1 Monday Gladys Williams April Fool's Miss Frank by making a 100 in American History. 2 Tuesday Sam Means replied to Miss McDowell that he personally had never met a girl like Mary Allen White. 3 Wednesday It seems to be serious! Fred Boyer sits with Mini Brown in Room 22 everyday before the bell rings. 4 Thursday 5 Friday 8 Monday Tony Constantino and Dom Calderone try to shoot dice. Foiled! Horty Stewart just too tired—he had to sleep. Miss Linn spends evening at school getting ready for Apollo “spook play. 9 Tuesday George Rak creates sensation in chapel by warbling some jazz songs. 10 Wednesday Nigger Turney got to school at eight o'clock to give a book report for English IV. 11 Thursday 12 Friday Bernice, Betty, and Marie wait three hours for a ride to Clawson's. Dave Williams hands in “When I Was A Girl for “B in Eng' lish IV! 15 Monday Miss Love's dancing school held again—Anna Czusaek refreshing her dance steps for the Prom. 16 Tuesday Don Walker introduced to Irene Bulkowski. Ain’t love grand? Pase Sixty-six The Spectator SENIOR ALMANAC 17 Wednesday Harry Cuthbert still keeps singing Fare The Well, Annabelle. Will he never stop? 18 Thursday Cast for class play announced. Miss McDowell leaves town. 19 Friday Easter vacation begins—Seniors celebrate by collecting rings. 24 Wednesday It seems funny, hut think I remember the place—V. H. S. of course. 25 Thursday Back to routine! 26 Friday Bcb Maxwell and Alva Blystone quarrel. Alva is a nervous wreck. 29 Monday Inga Scott holds a spectacular party. Everybody dressed as Afri-cans. Oh, yeh? 30 Tuesday Washington inaugurated President in 1789. John Kuhns says that's nothing—watch him! 5th month 1935 — May — 1935 31 days 1 Wednesday Commencement not far off. Kenny Anderson wonders if he'll graduate. 2 Thursday Martha Smith starts worrying about which one to take to the Prom. 3 Friday Eighth graders, Freshies, and Sophomores dance. Most of the Seniors attend. 6 Monday Mary Jane and Benny date at Scotties after play practice. 7 Tuesday Ambrose Stankus finally gives Jane Poffinberger his picture. 8 Wednesday Angeline brings pop-corn—Phooey! 9 Thursday Lillian and Don date in the hall again. 10 Friday OP man Sunshine comes out—we go to May Day. 13 Monday Eleanor starts her diet again—except for gift candy. 14 Tuesday Dress rehearsal “For Pete's Sake! Bob actually remains standing. 15 Wednesday Class Play—Robert Sowers relaxes at last. 16 Thursday Circus Day! Goody! Gcody! 17 Friday Junior-Senior Prom. Tug and Rose Kriznoskas are missing. Both joined the circus. 20 Monday Seniors start burning midnight oil. 21 Tuesday Senior Class chapel—prophecy—some lyin'! 22 Wednesday Tests! Oh, me! 23 Thursday Last Tests—and last day for Seniors. 24 Friday Exhibition—'Spectators out. 27 Monday Vacation, but we still get up early for tickets. 28 Tuesday Last Senior Class Meeting. 29 Wednesday Commencement! Au Revoir, V. H. S. Page Sixty-seven VvtY ' • • {' X ' 'O