Vandergrift High School - Spectator Yearbook (Vandergrift, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1936 volume:

The Spectator of 19 3 6 Published by THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL VANDERGRIFT PENNSYLVANIA The Senior Class of 1935-36 wish to present this book so that you may become better acquainted with their school and activities. If, in the future, it shall recall lasting impressions of memories of the days spent in V. H. S., we have well accomplished our Purpose. DEDICATION MISS CORNELIA MABON We, the Senior Class of 1936, wish to dedicate this book to a sincere and genial friend, Miss Cornelia Mabon, in appreciation for her untiring efforts and helpful advice that she has bestowed upon us during our years in high school. “Down South the sun the rose doth cheer; Out West blue skies ever appear; Away always romance is near: — You’ll fly from school, my students dear.” So lied to us a senseless seer;— We’d close his babbling mouth I fear, (And, pray, who’d ever think us queer,) For we would rather stay right here. ’Cause here for us gay flowers grow, And the gentlest zephyrs blow, And the clearest waters flow; Ah! here the skies their beauty show; From here we’d never never go, ’Cause here we seldom drink of woe, ’Cause here we love each other so; Oh! here a world of joy we know. A thousand joys from us will hie! No seer’s sly words us fortify, No smiling looks us pacify, When we to school must say good-bye: Perhaps our school, too, wants us nigh— This thought alone can gratify When we must off to the open sky, When we must briskly bid good-bye. —William H. Minarik ’36 TOOHDS 3HJ, The SPECTATOR BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. J. R. Kurtz .... Mr. R. W. Dunmire ... Mr. R. E. Reed ...... Mr. J. Q. Adams .... Mr. S. J. Russell .... Mr. J. N. Poffinberger Mr. J. E. Morgan Mr. E. T. Brinker Superintendent of Schools ................ President ........... Vice-President ............... Secretary ................ Treasurer The year 1935-1938 brought the first change in five years in the personnel of the Board of Education with the retirement of Dr. Speer, Rev. Frank, and Mr. Yount. Mr. Reed, Mr. Morgan, and Mr. Brinker were elected by the borough to fill the vacancies. Once more we have a group of public-spirited men who work, unsparing of their time and effort, for the welfare of the community. Through the efforts of the Board of Education and our Superintendent, Vandergrift Schools will progress toward the goal of the greatest good for the greatest number of people. 8 The SPECTATOR Mr. J. Paul Shaffer Principal of High School Miss Muriel Royer Secretary and Librarian Mr. John R. Kurtz Superintendent of Public Schools Miss Olga Scott Secretary The SPECTATOR FACULTY ENGLISH Miss McDowell Miss Phillips □ Miss Elwood Miss Everhart Miss Love Miss Newcome SOCIAL SCIENCE Miss M. Owen Miss J. Owens Miss Lazier Miss Frank Miss Kaste Miss McElhaney Miss Henderson MATHEMATICS Miss Stewart Miss Patton Miss Mabon Miss Johnston 10 The SPECTATOR COMMERCIAL Miss Copeland Miss Mertz SCIENCE Mr. Berg Mr. Williams Mr. Thompson FOREIGN LANGUAGES Mr. Koons Miss Nichols Miss Linn Miss Stahlmann 11 The SPECTATOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr. Demchak Miss Miller Mr. Rosenzweig DOMESTIC ART Miss Bauer Miss Snyder MUSIC—ART Miss Sullivan Miss Cline Mr. Weis 12 Lftrue €r W(o WORDS TO THE WISE Our day of graduation rapidly approaches, marking the end of one phase of our lives and the beginning of another. As we leave, we carry with us cherished memories of fine times we have spent in hall and classroom, but we should realize those days of carefree life are really over. For all of us it means a breaking of the ties that bound us, and we are on our own: to live our lives as we make them. We face the future eagerly, but let us not forget to face the responsibilities, trials, and tribulations with a determination to succeed. Here we separate, and our paths will be greatly divergent. Some will continue their schooling elsewhere, but many will welcome the opportunity to seek their respective vocations hither and yon and be rid of textbooks forever. As we go along, we should never cease striving to increase our knowledge, but if this seems to entail too much effort remember this little verse: From the tips of your toes to the tip of your nose. You are worth but three dollars a day. From the tip of your nose to where your hair grows, Your worth is hard to assay. —Dale Painter, ’36. 14 The SENIORS The SPECTATOR CLASS of 1936 OFFICERS PRESIDENT Dale Painter General Vice-President Treasurer Joseph Carl George Robert Henry, Jr. Benjamin, Jr. Technical General Secretary Louise Geraldine Means Classical nisionan Bette Cline Fetter man Classical Vi The SPECTATOR Richard W. Alcorn Technical Edith Pauline Anderson Commercial Frank N. Arnoldy Technical Charles Donald Artman General Fred Cadell Barbour General Andrew M. Barlak Technical Mary Wanda Bartos General Leslie Beck General Li dmela Marie Bednarcik Gejieral James Albert Beiohley Rocco Lons Bknnardo Katherine Monica Bernatt Catherine Lee Berry General General General General Samuel B. Binoman Carol Esther Biram William Hugh Black General Commercial General Zelda Elizabeth Blair Alva Aileene Blystonk Ellenor Louise Blystone Mildred Virginia Boyer Classical Classical General General Marcedis Elizabeth Braden Frances Irene Bradstock Vera Mae Brown Commercial Classical Classical 17 The SPECTATOR Irene R. Bulkowski General Vincent L. Burke General Kenneth Burn homer General Edison Beryl Burns Technical Frantz Olan Byers General Gale Mercedes Byers Classical Josephine J. Caprktto General Betty Jane Carnahan General Emma Beatrice Ceraso General CLASS Xrenb O. Ceraso William J. Clever Charles A. Colaianni Betty Catherine Coleman General General General General Daniel S. Cominos Mary Anita Condeni Mimia Irene Conrad General Classical General Mabel Esther Costrini Dorothy Mae Courson James B. Crate Sara Joanne Crate General Classical Technical Commercial Thomas P. Crirbs Donald Culp Helen Maxine Culp Classical General General 18 The SPECTATOR OF 1936 Michael R. Danish a General Jean Eldoha Davis General Lance Woodrow Davis General Louie G. Delcotto General Dorothy A. Dimsho Classical Joseph J. Dimsho General Alice Louise Dinger General Mildred Mae Donaldson General Dorothy Helen Doutt General Marjorie Downey Millfred Lloyd Drummond John Dudenas Virginia Mae Dun mire General General General Classical Dean McCoy Ebert LaRue Eshbaugh Alice Louise Euwkr Technical Classical Classical James A. Faiola Frank Firek Geraldine Marie Fryer Margaret Ruth Fulton Technical General General General Sam Richard Galbreath Helen Loretta Gallovich Andrew R. Gfmza Technical General General 19 The SPECTATOR CLASS Mary Margaret George General Lrcv Mae Gienopie General Clayton Gontner General Martin Gordon General Frank G. Gourlby General Dorothy Helen Gradwbll General Robert W. Green Technical Margaret Gregg General Betty Louise Griffin General Freda Genevieve Grimm Caryl Duane Gross Dorothy LaVkrne Gumbkrt George Wesley Gumbert Classical Classical Commercial Technical Wilbur S. Gumbert Theda Jane Hackktt Eleanor Lucille Hainlky General Commercial General Emil Halgas Mary Evelyn Heilman Robert E. Herron James Howard Hoffman General Classical Technical Commercial Henry V. Hovanik Lillian G. Hovanik Helen Jane Humes Technical General General 20 The SPECTATOR OF 1936 Jambs William Hutchinson General Albkrt R. Intrikki General Anna Thkrksa Januch Commercial Olga Marik John General Betty Lou Johnson Classical Joseph Ralph Julian General Donald H. Kauffman Technical Dean Albert Kearney General Robert Dean Kknnkrdkll General Elizabeth Barr King John J. Kirklewxki Betty Eleanor Klingensmith Paulknb Elizabeth Knabb Commercial Classical General General Adklla J. Kocon Marie L. Kocur Joseph R. Kolek Commercial General General Joseph Kolodzikjski Camille C. Krulikowski Helen Thressa Kucewicz Freda Eileen Kunkle General General General Classical Margaret Kunkle Merle F. Lamanna Elizabeth Harvie Law Classical Technical Classical 21 The SPECTATOR CLASS Jknevievb E. Lawson Classical James C. Lear Technical Margaret E. Lickenfelt General James Logbro General Madge Claudine Love Classical Anna Louise Luisi General Anthony Albert Luisi General Edna Blanche Lukbhart General Margaret Ellen Lynch General Ruth Lorraine McClarbn Helen Belle Magness Robert LeRoy Mag ness Conrad Richard Majeran Classical General General General John A. Manganklla Josephine E. Maganella Edmond A. Mannella General Classical General Philip S. Marchionna Michael M. Marbncik Steve B. Marencik Frank Lawrence Marhefka General Commercial Commercial Technical Pete G. Martikes Alden B. McArthur Jean Mae McArthur Technical Technical Classical 22 The SPECTATOR Jane E. McCarthy General Richard Baxter McComb General Richard Joseph McCool General Lyle James McDonald General Helen Elizabeth McIlwain Classical Steven J. McKrisky General Dorothy Grace McLaughlin General J. Edison McMkans Technical Eleanors Maxine Means Commercial Theodore V. Mikula Edmund D. Miles Dorothy Juanita Mills William H. Minarik General General General Classical John N. Misskmikbs Jack R. Moffatt Mary Willie Montgomery Technical General General Mildred Ann Montgomery Joe L. Moretto General Technical Robert W. Morrow Technical Melvin J. Moyer General Andrew Mracko, Jr. General Leon A. Musial General James Vincent Nardulu General 23 The SPECTATOR CLASS Bernice Loiise Nulph General Pai l Joseph Ofsanko General Bernard Thomas Orlowski Technical Howard Ottbnberg General Henrietta Jean Pancoe General Harry Everett Paterson Technical John J. Pawlowski Commercial Amelia Christina Pbtrarca General Vbrner Yale Phillips General Frank A. Piasecki Commercial Jennie G. Pizanowski Zjgmund J. Plocha Anna Jane Poffinbbrgrr Classical Commercial Classical Jl'DD PoFFlNBERGER, Jr. ARTHUR PoLLCCK Classical General John Harold Pounds Technical Anthony R. Pratkanis General Charles Kenneth Rarigh Maussa Jean Ramsey General General Robert L. Rankin Technical Harold E. Rearick James C. Richards Commercial Technical Ida Loi ise Rinaldi General 24 The SPECTATOR F 1936 Frbdkrick Risiikr General Sara Louise Robb Classical Marion Myrtle Roberts General Richard Edward Ropelewski General Felix A. Rozcaites General Samuel K. Rubin Technical Edward T. Rulis Technical Myrtle Julia Rupert General Anthony Salata General Pete Harry Samios Thomas B. Sanders Meade Schrecengost Dorothy Louise Schriber General Classical General Classical George McMurty Spihbr, Jr. D. Eugene Schull Leona Schull General General General Annie C. Scuillo Kathryn F. Scuillo Harry L. Shamberger Hazel Fay Shellhammer General Commercial Gefieral Classical Dorothy Elizabeth Smeltzer John D. Snyder Marlin Earl Snyder Classical General General 25 The SPECTATOR CLASS Zenida T. Stankus General Lawrence P. Steele Technical Betty Jean Stewart General Eleanors Ruth Stone General Harry A. Stoops Technical Mary Ruth Storey General Helen Lorraine Strobel General Martha L. Stuchell General Joseph Szydlowski General William J. Teklinski Caroline Gertrude Townsend William R. Townsend John W. Troup General Classical General General Anna Elizabeth Truby Dora Christine Turano Joseph Ronald Varano General Classical General Edcar M. Varner Constant Vidunas Paul Clawson Walker Harold B. Walton General Technical General Technical Howard D. Walton Thaddeus J. Welkon John Nesbit Wherry General Technical Technical 26 The SPECTATOR OF 1936 Susan Evelyn Wherry Classical Jessie Cecelia Wickrowski Commercial Rachel Louise Willard Commercial John M. Wilson General Bernice Ann Wirtz Classical Andrew J. Witkowski General Frances Dolores Yakulis General Sophie V. Yucas Classical ZlGMUND ZAWACKI General Anna Zinchini General Stanley A. Zogas Christine Zozula Technical General Thomas A. Zubal General 27 The SPECTATOR A HISTORY OF FOUR YEARS Seventh Grade 275 students report to High School building. Eighth Grade 222 graduates. Freshmen—Sophomore Years OFFICERS Louise Means ...................................... President Dale Painter ............................... Vice-President Caryl Gross ............................. Secretary-Treasurer Bette Fetterman ................................... Historian Boys Chorus organized. Student Council organized. Underclassmen Parties. Junior Year Dale Painter ... Joseph Henry ... Louise Means ... Bette Fetterman OFFICERS Class colors: blue and ivory Caps, emblems, jackets, and pennants ........... President ........Vice-President . Secretary-Treasurer ............ Historian Operetta: “Oh, Doctor!” Junior-Senior Prom Senior Year Dale Painter ... Joseph Henry ... Louise Means ... Robert Benjamin Bette Fetterman OFFICERS Selection of rings and pictures Operetta: Tulip Time” ..............President ......... Vice-President ............. Secretary ............. Treasurer ..............Historian Won A.K. Football Trophy Junior-Senior Prom CLASS PLAY They say we are through. We have waited years for this moment. Here it is at hands’ reach and we are not sure that it is desirable. Graduation is here in stark reality. Tears smart our eyes.—Why? And then a ghost of a whisper reaches us, “You have had your day!” Bette Fetterman, Historian, ’36. 28 The JUNIORS The SPECTATOR JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In September, 1931, as a group of approximately two hundred forty-five, we came up to the High School building. We were the last class to enter this building as seventh-graders. We enjoyed the “thrill” and newness of “gym” and swimming. As Eighth-Graders” the following year, we elected home-room officers, and had a graduation of our own in June. Four hundred and twenty-three Freshmen were enrolled in September, 1933, and we made new friends among the newcomers to our class from other schools. We explored the mysteries of Latin and Algebra, known only to the high school student. As Sophomores, we began to join various clubs. The Philaletic Club was organized for the stamp collectors of the school. The year ended with a successful Freshman-Sophomore Prom. We are now upperclassmen, and for the first time we have organized and elected officers. Wilbur Taylor ........................................ President Jack Kennedy .................................... Vice-President Pauline McCutcheon ................................... Secretary Harrietts Jane Myers ................................. Treasurer Jean Steele .......................................... Historian Brown and gold have been chosen as our colors, and we are proud to wear our emblems of them. Many members of our class have taken part in the reorganization of Student Council, and in the presentation of the operetta, “Tulip Time.” Seven Juniors received football letters. We enjoyed many school dances throughout the school year, as well as other activities. We are now ready to take our place as Seniors—th goal toward which we have been working eagerly. 30 Jean Steele, Historian ’37. The SPECTATOR 31 The SPECTATOR JUNIOR CL Jack Adams..................................Fast asleep. It is no matter. Lois Jane Aker.............................My new nickname, “Rah Rah.” Magill Alcorn ....................................... Small, but full of pep. Richard Alker.......................Just another heart-breaker, huh, Jane? Leonard Ambrose..............................................Our silent lover. Helen Anderson ..............................................Quiet and nice. Mildred Anderson...........................A pal to every one she knows. Betty Andrulonis......................................... Never without doubt. Julia Arduino................................................When I grow up! Virginia Bagotat.................................. Gentlemen prefer blondes. Dean Barclay ............................ That’s going in the Hi-Newsette. John Barduca .....................................He studies not in vain. Edward Beale .............................. He drives an automo-“beale.” Beulah Beck....................................I take them and leave them. Wilbur Beck ............................................ Me and my dog. Jane Beighley .......................................... The Girl about town. Loyd Beir ................................... Just a Gravel Bar resident. Charles Blair............................He takes the girls for rides now. Peter Blaizes ........................................................... Fire t Edmond Blondski ..................................... A man of few words. Clarence Boyer.............................................I chase the ladies. Frank Bradstock .................. ...... See that picture ? That’s mine. Hazel Brown ..................................... She questions everything. Junior Bryant ................................. Wanted: A job in Chicago. Jobe Buhite ................................. “The music comes out here.” Jean Butch ...................................... See me play basketball. Victor Butch ............................ They say he’s a “ladies’ man.” Hazel Callen.............................Ask not of me, love, what is love. Arland Capretto ........................... Here, there, and everywhere. Mary Chelko ...................................... My grades speak for me. James Cherre ....................... One of these famous Junior lettermen. Evon Claypool ............................. “How about a ride to Apollo?” Anna Clouser .............................. It “Max” no difference to me. Jean Colwell.............................Did you hear about my operation? Leland Conner............................In skating, he knows all the tricks. Virginia Connor .................................. Where’s Betty? I’m lost. Mary Louise Cooper .................... Seems funny, but I prefer “Kuhns.” Carolina Corcetti.................................... A smile for everyone. Anna Marie Constantino..................Give me Johnny or give me death. Gilbert Cramer ....................................... Let’s go to Florida. 32 The SPECTATOR ASS ROLL Ann Crusan ........................................... Variety is the spice of life. Ruth Crusan ............................... Where there’s one, the other is near. Stanley Czuczak ....................................... Did you see my pal “Pete”? Susan Davis ............................................ Make up my mind for me. John De Biasio ........................................ ??? The Mystery Man??? Audrey Dentzel ............................................. Singing the Blues. John Dimos..................................A modest man never talks of himself. Mary Dinga.........................................Has anybody seen “Blondie”? Rudolph Dobesh ........................................ A man of few words. Elsie Doutt.........................................My boy friend in the army— Nellie Dudzik ......................................... Our own little “Nell.” John Ducan..........................The bigger they are the farther they jump. Betty Elder............................................ One of Muriel’s assistants. Glenn Elder .................................................... Personality Plus. Fred Elrick....................................Keep that school-girl complexion. Lois Ferrara ........................................... He plays the saxophone. Clyde Floyd ................................................................... O.K., “Toots.” Pete Fracolli ............. Somehow I can’t get Miss Elwood to understand me. Emanuel Franczyk ..............Look me over, boys. I’m the new “White Hope.” Charlotte Fritz ....................................... She likes to stay “Hone.” Fred Fryer.............................Little Audrey just laughed and laughed. Mary Gallo............................................. Just a shy little miss. Tony Gallovich ................................................... Down that field. Joseph Gapinski ..............................I’m going to be famous some day. Josephine Gatto .............................................. I “Gatto” go now. Harry George .......................................... I’m Kingan’s side-kick. Frank Gervasi ......................................... Mama’s boy Frankie. Mary Gosioroska .............................. Actions speak louder than words. Charles Guinta ...................................... These cheeks are natural too. Willis Hansen...........................................May I borrow your compact? Shirley Harding..............................Just another Goldilocks in disguise. Edward Harris ....................................... Thumbs down on women. Martha Hawk....................................... Did you hear that new joke? Bernard Helhowski ...............................After Ovaltine, sports are best. Francis Hendberg ...................................... Buy the Vandergrift News. Frank Hepler...........................................Just call me “Corky. Lois Herron .......................................................... Slow but sure. Pearl Hlincik .................................................. Another Frank” Josephine Hoffman ................................... Everybody’s “yes” girl. Floyd Holben .................................................... Clown of V.H.S. 33 The SPECTATOR JUNIOR CL John Hulings....................... You’re the “Corrinne” in my coffee. William Hunger........................... Apollo has a “Fury-ous” attraction. Stanley Jasoszewski ................................ “Don’t forget me.’’ Orvil Johns...................................... I’m from “Noisy Row.” Ross Jones............................ I’m the deep, deep intellectual type. Sammy Julian .................................... Girls don’t bother me. George Kacoyannakis ................................ Papa’s little angel. Mary Kairis........................................A soft voice wins all. Clara Karowsky...................................The Eleanor Powell of V.H.S. Eloise Keirn...........................Did you hear what Tom just did ? James Keppel ......................................I’m the Burgomaster. Jack Kennedy.............................I chase a basketball—and the girls. Nick Kerr....................I don’t know about commas, but Dots are fine. Harold Kingan.................................Do you sleep on those waves? Robert Kinnard..................... Future president of the Gulf Refining Co. Frazier Knabb .....................................Tips is our only pay. Elizabeth Kostka...................................A wizard in German. Betty Krepol .................................... Not related to the hill. Francis Leap.................................This year is named for me. Carmella LeDonne ..................................... I go with Clara. Jack Leonard .................................... I got a rabbit last year. Ruth Lesley .....................................Bill is not my brother. Asenath Long .................................... My shining new car and me. Robert Mocadlo .......................................... “Swifty” to you. Robert McLean .................................. I’m selling Maytag washers. Dominic Maietta ................................. A silent handsome man. Madeline Maietta............................. OH! to have hair like hers. Olga Marcantonio ............................Always on the Honor Roll. Mary Markitell ......................................... Oh, that smile. James Martikes ....................... How about your English assignment? Margaret Martin ............................. One of the better students. Leona Maxwell......................I can’t help it “Bud” follows me around. Eve Mayer ............................................... Can I dance? Frank McCune ..................................... I eat five meals a day. Helen McCutcheon ........................... Honk! Honk! Here I come! Pauline McCutcheon.....................The flood brought Kay closer to me. Helen McGaughey ........................... Boys don’t interest me—????? Robert McGeary...................You ought to see my dollar corn-cob pipe. Robert McMillen ................................. Just call me “Cheese.” Bernard Milewski .................................. Seen but not heard. 31 The SPECTATOR ASS ROLL Emily Minarik ..................................... One of the few who study. Joe Mish..............................Did you ever hear me play on my drum? John Mohney ................... The Methodists should have been in first place. Don Moffatt..............................Think of it! I’ll be a Senior next year. Frank Moliterno .............................. . Let’s hitch-hike to Tarentum. Rose Moliterno ............................................. Frank’s my brother. Edgar Morrow.......................... Another member of the Corn-Cob club. Helen Mrasz .............................. Why can’t I get a break with Frank? Nick Mustakis .................................................. I’m a “G” man. Harriette Jane Myers ............................................... “Tugging” along. Rose Orkwis......................I wish I’d had a rowboat the night of the flood. Glenna Mae Pickle.............................I like Brown, what do you like? Lewis Plowman ........................ Local boy who made good on the team. Theodore Plucinski ............................................ Call me “Pug.” Anna Pomykala ........................................................ I like blue. Robert Pounds..............................I’m the smallest; call me “ounces.” William Powell ............................... I’ve never even seen Hollywood. Fred Pugliese...............................He drives a seven-rooms-and-a-bath. Alfred Spekis .................................................... Silent Al. Mildred Stanley ................................. And can I murder my gum! Jean Steele........................................ Wait until Don gets back. Mildred Stephenson ............................................. Shy but sweet. Phyllis Stewart ............................................. I go with Mildred. Fred Stokes .................................................... Our football hero. Julia Stonevice ...........................A friend in need is a friend indeed. Floyd Stoughton ................................... The red ace of the Manos. William Swank .......................................... Always “fiddling” around. William Swenk ................................................. Call me “Percy.” Zigmund Szylanski ....................... Do we have any English night work? Mae Tatananni ........................................................... Those curls! Wilbur Taylor ..................................................... He’s President. Russell Thomas .............................................. I want to be alone. Betty Toussaint....................................Can I have the car today? Esther Toussaint ............................................... I’m Betty’s sister. Petrine Trisoline ..................... Little things come in large qualities. Stella Trygar .................................................. Our “Star” girl. Anna Tuzik ........................................ Can I help it I’m pretty? Phyllis Ulery...............................................Oh, for Pete’s sake! Donald Varner.................................Those blondes sure get their man. Adeline Varano....................................................... Okay with me. 35 The SPECTATOR JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Anthony Venis ................................ I dream too much—Gertrude. Gertrude Vilary...........................................Why don’t we get along! Royden Walker................................................... I love me. Naomi Weir...................................................... So quiet. Robert Wiggins ................................ Me and my oversized-fiddle. George Wigle ............................... Ye old huntsman and fisherman. Pete Pugliese..............................................I like to drive a truck. Victoria Pugliese ............................................ Still waters run deep. Joseph Rak............The water only came up to the second floor in my house. Marian Rearick ................................ “Bulldog Drummond Returns.’’ Blair Reese ............................................... Everyone calls me “Chub.” Margaret Reid ............................................. Get off my feet! Mark Retter ............................................. Give this note to Betty. Twila Riffle.................................................Another gal from the hill. Dean Riggle ........................................... Quietest guy in study hall. Ralph Ross ............................................ Our future soda-jerker. George Rossi ................................................... Tom Mix in person. Irene Rukas .......................... I have a monopoly on the Honor Roll. Virginia Rukas .......................................... She goes for “Hooks.” Julia Roshetsky ................................................. Neatness personified. Virginia Ruzbacki............................. Some gentlemen prefer brunettes. Francis Sack ................................................ Oh—Fudge!! Joe Salvino ............................................. Just call me “Buckeye.” Ralph Schultz .................................. Do you have any toothpicks? Mable Shaffer ................................. She prefers out-of-town boys. Jane Shoemaker...........................Just another redhead with a temper. Grace Silvestri .............................................. Those big brown eyes. Robert Slaugenhaupt...........................A little girl’s dream come true. Margaret Slivan ......................................... Just call me “Blondie.” Winifred Smail................................. One of our engaged lassies. Thomas Smith ........................................ He “Tooker” to the prom. Lillian Smolukas.............................I rise with the “Morning Sun.” Vera Spang.........................................................I go with Naomi. Nathal Spaniel .........................................Another Saxophone player. Audrey Wilcox ............................................. Our little girl. Harry Yakulis ........................................... A big, strong, silent he-man. Oswald Yarussi.................................What girl doesn’t envy my curls. John Yount ......................................... Top tenor in the Majestic. Joe Yount..........................I can’t use the drum to serenade Thelma. Florence Zanewicz ........................................... Those eyes. Julia Zinchini ........................................... I won’t dance! Oh no! 36 The UNDERCLASSES The SPECTATOR The SOPHOMORES As Sophomores, we have been interested in clubs, and, although still young, a number of our group have already shown ability and leadership. In athletics, William Shutt has already played an outstanding position on the Varsity Team, while the Junior Varsity, which lost no games, was composed largely of Sophomores. Six girls were voted members of Tri-Hi-Y Club, and four boys were initiated into Hi-Y. Sophomores have also shown interest in musical organizations and Louise Porter for the second time took a leading part in the operetta. Ray Keirn won state-wide recognition as a violinist and played in the State High School Orchestra. We have passed the newness of high school, and have worked hard all year to find our places in school life. We hope to be upperclassmen next year and shall strive to uphold the traditions that have gone before us, one step nearer to our goal—graduation. 38 The SPECTATOR 1938 39 The SPECTATOR The FRESHMEN In September, 1935, our class of three hundred and thirty-one students came to the Vandergrift High School Building as Freshmen. The building was not new to us, as two hundred and six had been graduated the preceding year. During this year we have held a most active part in sports, clubs, and various organizations. Five girls were honored by gaining admittance to the Tri-Hi-Y, while the Hi-Y initiated four boys into their organization. Several members participated in Sports; some active in the Junior Varsity, and others in the Freshman Football Team. Dorothy Kauffman gained recognition by being selected as one of the leading characters in the operetta “Tulip Time,” while others took part in the choruses. Additional members also belong to the Hi-Newsette and Spectator Staffs. As the school year draws to its end, we are eagerly looking forward to the next three years in high school, hoping that our class may be another to gain recognition in its achievements. 40 The SPECTATOR 1939 41 The SPECTATOR The EIGHTH GRADE For the first time in the history of Vandergrift High School, the Eighth Grade has consisted of fewer numbers than the Senior Class. Throughout the year, several of our members have been outstanding in high school activities and clubs. Dale Daugherty was chosen to have a leading part in the Operetta Tulip Time.” Mr. Demchak recruited a basketball team from our class to practice with the Junior Varsity. Our spring activities consisted of preparing for our graduation. Several members of the class combined to form the musical portion of the program, consisting of a mixed chorus, an octet, a boys’ chorus, and an instrumental trio. We learned our class song. Most important of all, we elected the boy and girl most worthy of receiving the American Legion Medals, awarded to Jack Lynch and Carne Cheris, who in the judgment of their classmates and teachers are most outstanding in honor, courage, leadership, scholarship, and service. And now, as a class of 239 members, we leave our first eight years of school life to become Freshmen next year, and join the levels of higher education and achievement. 42 The SPECTATOR 43 The SPECTATOR POST GRADUATES Seven members of the class of 1935 have returned to V.H.S. this year. They have been registered in classes of bookkeeping, shorthand, typing, solid geometry, algebra, and trigonometry. David Fetterman John Gailus Jane Ortz Edward Pennington Erma Sowers Paul Stanley Irene Weamer ATHLETICS The SPECTATOR For the first time in the history of the gridiron sport in Vandergrift, the Blue and White squad came through undefeated. After opening their nine-game card with Washington Township, the Lancers sailed through Butler, Ford City, and Kittanning. After a tough game with Har-Brack. which ended 14-13 in favor of the Vans, the Lancers prepared to meet Jeannette. Jeannette was the most aggressive opponent of the season. Both Vandergrift and Jeannette were undefeated up to this time. This was a terrific struggle in which the Vans came from two touchdowns in arrears to tie the score, playing one of the best games ever played on Davis Field. The game ended in a 13-13 deadlock. This Jeannette tilt seemed to be the peak of the Blue and White’s season, as in the remaining games they failed to show their top form. In spite of this they cinched the A-K banner by romping over Leechburg, 19-6. On Thanksgiving Day the Apollo Tigers came over to Davis Field and managed to hold the Blue and White Lancers to a 6-6 deadlock in a veritable quagmire. This was an intensely exciting and heart-rending game for both the Lancers and the Tigers. With this last game the Lancers ended a very successful season which netted them the A-K Championship. Out of 32 boys on the squad, 16 received letters. Eight of these lettermen were Seniors. 46 The SPECTATOR Vans Opponents Letter Men 48 . . . Washington Twp. . 0 ’36 Barbour ’37 Alker 6 .. . Butler .... 0 Crate Butch 19 . . . Ford City . 7 Dimsho Cherre 32 0 Kirklewski De Biasio 14 . . . . 13 Musial Gallovich, Capt. 20 0 Ofsanko Plowman 13 . . . Jeannette . 13 Rankin Stokes 19 . . . Leechburg . 6 Teklinski 6 . . . Apollo .... 6 VARANGO, Mgr. ’38 Dunskis 177 45 Hack Row: Demchak. Rui ert. KniifTnian. Dot tore, Ebert, Stokes, Firek. Itosenjswelg, Elder, Ran kin. Dudenaa, Alker. Harbour, Pugliese, Varano. Second Row : Plowman, Dunskis, Dinisho, Teklinski, Kirklewski, Musial. Gallovleh, Ofsanko, Crate. De Biaaio, Hutch, Cherre. Front How: Troila, McClelland, Venia, Stewart, Stitt. Miller, Yount, Shutt, Steele. 47 The SPECTATOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Whereas the football record was the best in the school’s history, the basketball record was just the antithesis. Coach Rosenzweig faced the season with a dearth of regulars; only Rankin, Teklinski, and Duncan had earned letters the previous year. He recruited his material from those who had had Junior Varsity experience, but he had considerable difficulty in getting a team that could click. Har-Brack trounced the Vans in the opener, but the Vans came back to defeat Jeannette, who incidentally finished tops in the Westmoreland County Tournament. It was a long interim before another victory was chalked up; an overconfident Apollo team was taken unawares and easily vanquished. This accounted for the Vans’ only victory in Section V of the WPIAL. The team entered the Allegheny Kiski Valley Tournament and made an auspicious start by beating East Pittsburgh for their third and what proved to be their concluding victory. New Kensington defeated the Vans in the next game and went on to clinch the crown. The letter men are Capt. Rankin, Teklinski, Pratkanis, Nardulli, Butch, Alker, Shutt, Powell, Duncan, and Manager Painter. 43 The SPECTATOR Coach Demchak welded an aspiring group of lower classmen into a team which went unbeaten. Two of the players, Shutt and Smith, were moved up to the Varsity during the middle of the season, and at the t'me, it seemed possible that this would disrupt the Junior Varsity aggregation, but capable substitutes were found to fill the vacancies. The highlights of the season were victories over Arnold, which team was runner up to Monessen for WPIAL Junior High championship. If their record for the season is any criterion of the future, Vandergrift should have better Varsity basketball teams in the next few years. The lettermen are Capt. Spiher, Smith, Kelly, Stewart, Capretto, Cooper, Franczyk, Moliterno, Walker, and Manager Gibson. 49 The SPECTATOR GIRL'S ATHLETICS The inter-class tournament was started just at the completion of intramural work. Four games were played, but owing to unusual flood conditions the contest between the two undefeated teams. Seniors and Sophomores, could not be waged. The results of the games played: Seniors 14 Freshmen . . 9 Sophomores . 22 Freshmen . . Sophomores . 18 Juniors . . .. Seniors 23 Juniors .... 6 CLASS-TEAM LINE-UPS Seniors: Juniors: Bulkowslti . . . . . F Berry . . G Ruzbacki . . . . . F Arduino G Euwer . . F Januch . . G Spang . F J. Butch G Gross . . G Vilary . . F Costantino, C. . . . G Montgomery . . . . F Mcllwain . . . . . G Tatananni G Zozula . . F Smeltzer . . . . . G Sophomores: Freshmen: V. Baustert . . . . F Burns . . G Anderson . . . . . F Magness G Mitchell . . . . . . G Ebert F O’Brien G Penrod .... . . G Zalenski .... . . F Panipucci, A. . . . G Turano, C. . . . . . G Subs: F. Baustert, Sub: Ulery Gibson, R. Bagotat, Orlowski. INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL Teams were taken from the gym classes and formed a separate tournament. These were divided into two groups, one of underclassmen and one of upperclassmen. In the former, two teams tied for first honors. Due to unexpected situations, the play-off could not take place. The upperclassmen turned over their games to the team headed by Margaret Mitchell. SOCCER During the fall season, the playground on Jackson Avenue was the scene of many soccer games. Four teams were organized under the captainship of Frances Baustert, Dorothy Dimsho, Bette Fetterman, and Louise Ridenour. TENNIS The annual tennis competition was staged shortly after the opening of school. Many girls enrolled, and, for the first time, a tournament of mixed doubles was played. The winners were: Rita Bagotat, singles; Rita Bagotat and Marie Dunmire, doubles; Rita Bagotat and Frank Bradstock, mixed doubles. 50 The SPECTATOR 'SCOCCER SENIOR CLASS TEAM ____________________St SOPHOMORE- TEAM © EDNA LUKEhlAPT ONLY GIRL TO EARN A 'DOUBLE TENNIS CHAMPS SINGLE TENNIS CHAMP UNDERCLASS CHAMPS UPPERCLASS CHAMPS UNDERCLASS CHAMPS 51 The SPECTATOR BOY'S SWIMMING CLUB The Boys’ Swimming Club has met on Tuesday at 4:00 o’clock, under the leadership of Mr. Demchak. The group play water games and practice form swimming. OFFICERS Lawrence Steele ...................................Captain Ben Dezutto.................................... Lieutenant Robert Huber....................................... Scribe ’36 Philip Marchionna ’37 Willis Hansen Harry Yakulis ’38 Irvin Rubin Telesfort Rulis William Stiffler Ralph Garman William Lynch Patsy Maietta Richard Morrow John Noel Dale Riggle ’40 Frank Elefonte Paul Fiscus OTHER MEMBERS ’39 GIRLS' SWIMMING CLUB Girls Junior Life Saving was organized during the first semester under the sponsorship of Miss Miller. Membership includes: (left to right) Jean Ruz-backi, Anna Marie Costantino, Viola Losasso, Camille Krulikowski, Erma Naretto, Jeanne Yerty, Anna Mae Stitt, Clara Karowsky, Mary Ellen Barnes, Jean McArthur, Virginia Penrod, Madeline McFarland, Emily Kaminski, Helen Mcllwain, Maudie O’Brien, LaRue Eshbaugh, Lois Jane Aker, and YVonne Rankin. One of these, Jean McArthur, had completed the Senior Life-Saving requirements satisfactorily. 52 The SPECTATOR 53 The SPECTATOR THE CHEER LEADERS The cheerleaders have been present at all football games and all home basketball games. Their pep and loyalty have let our teams alike to the triumphs of victory or the consolation of defeat. Four of the squad will graduate this year, leaving best wishes for the success of future teams and leaders. ’36 William Black Pete Samios Dorothy McLaughlin Samuel Bingman ’37 Lois Jane Aker ’38 Maudie O’Brien 54 ORGANIZATIONS The SPECTATOR THE SPECTATOR STAFF The Spectator staff is composed of students representing all classes in high school. Their only assignment during the year is to edit the annual year book. This is the tenth consecutive year the Spectator has made its appearance. Each year we endeavor to better the book and present it to you in a new phase. This year we have selected Nursery Dolls. We hope you like it! Editor-in-chief ............................................................Louise Means Associate editor .............................................................Dale Painter Senior Pictures ......................................................Joe Henry Junior Pictures ..................................Robert Kinnard. Thomas Smith Boys Sports ......................Harold Rearick, Junior Bryant. Junior Crawford Girls Sports ...................................Caryl Gross. Madeline McFarland Bookkeepers ..........................Marcedis Braden. Charles Blair. Fred Fryer Club editors .......................................Gale Byers. Leona Maxwell Senior Historian ..................................................Bette Fetterman Art Staff: Virginia Dunmire LaRue Esnbaugh Marian Garett Anna Catherine King Pete Samios Gus Vidunas Typists: Dorothy Dumbert Jane Hackett Howard Hoffman Advisors: Miss McDowell Miss Sullivan Mr. Thompson Members: Geraldine Fryer Robert Green Betty Johnson Bettie King Jenevieve Lawson Helen Mcllwain Robert Morrow Caroline Townsend Jack Kennedy Harriet Jane Myers William Powell Jean Steele Junior Crawford Louise Porter Marjorie Jean Miller Mary Crate Betty Hunger 56 The SPECTATOR THE HI-NEWSETTE EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-chief .......................................... Arthur Pollock ’36 News Editors........................... Mary Condeni '36, Ruth MacClaren ’36, Reporters........................Wilda Mae Anderson ’39, James Barclay ’39, Talmadge Cravener ’39, Jean Davis ’36, Harold Kingan '37, Jean McArthur ’36, Phyllis McClelland ’39, Pearle Mabon ’39, John Noel ’39, Wallace Steele ’39 Feature Editor ...................................... Dorothy Smeltzer '36 Feature Writers ......................................... Samuel Rubin ’36, Betty Carnahan ’36, Jane McCarthy '36, Junior Poffinberger ’36, Betty Swenk ’38, Jane Thompson ’39, Jane Poffinberger ’36, Caroline Townsend ’36 Sport Editor.............................................. George Spiher ’36 Sport Writers ....................................... Richard O’Brien '38, Gordon Coy ’39, Alden McArthur ’38, Thomas Sanders '33, Malden Wise ’38 Head and Make-up Editor ................................... Dean Barclay ’37 Exchange Editor ......................................... Lawrence Steele ’36 ART STAFF Art Editor ............................................. Frank Bradstock ’37 Assistant ................................................ Maudie O’Brien '39 BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager ................................... Robert Benjamin ’36 Associates.........Lois Jane Aker ’37, Edith Anderson ’36, James Barclay ’39 Assistant Business Managers..........Robert McGeary ’37, Jenevieve Lawson ’36, Louise Means '36, Harriet Myers ’37 Publicity Manager ...................................... Harold Kingan ’37 Typists.................Lucy Gienopie ’36, Annie Sciullo '36, Anna Januch '36 ADVISERS Editorial .. Business ... Bookkeeping 57 Evelyn Love, Nancy Lazier ... . Lawrence Thompson ........... Johanna Mertz The SPECTATOR QUILL and SCROLL The Epsilon Gamma Lambda Chapter of Quill and Scroll was installed in 1929. Including Active Members, there are sixty-four in the local group, nineteen of whom were taken in this year. This International Honorary Society for High School Journalists was founded at the University of Iowa in 1926 by a group of teachers of Journalism who wished to recognize and reward ability and achievement in writing and other phases of journalistic work in the high school. There are now 1150 chapters of the society located in the United States and foreign countries. To be eligible for membership, a student must meet the following requirements: First: Be of a junior, or senior standing. Second: Be in the upper third of his class scholastically. Third: Must have done superior work in writing, editing, or in business managing. Fourth: Must be recommended by the local supervisor of Journalism. Fifth: Must be approved by the international Secretary-Treasurer of the society. ACTIVE MEMBERS ’38 Robert Benjamin Betty Carnahan Mary Condeni Maxine Culp Ruth McClaren Alden McArthur Jean McArthur Jane McCarthy Jane Poffinberger Junior Poffinberger Arthur Pollock Samuel Rubin Dorothy Smeltzer George Spiher Caroline Townsend ’37 Lois Jane Aker Dean Barclay Frank Bradstock Harold Kingan Robert McGeary 58 The SPECTATOR HI-Y CLUB The Hi-Y Club was founded in 1932 with the purpose of furthering helpful activities in our school and community. The membership is allotted to forty, according to seniority. The club plays basketball and mushball. In addition to this, they usher for High School events, aid the needy, and help support the Hi-Newsette by selling Christmas candy. Hi-Y meets every other Tuesday and holds its initiation in the second semester. Mr. Thompson is the sponsor. OFFICERS Joseph Henry .................................... President Dale Painter ............................... Vice-President Robert Green .................................... Recording Secretary Glenn Elder ....................... Corresponding Secretary Robert McGeary .................................. Treasurer OTHER MEMBERS ’36 Fred Barbour Robert Benjamin Thomas Cribbs Millfred Drummond Samuel Galbreath Alden McArthur Richard McComb Junior Poflinberger Robert Rankin Harold Rearick Harry Stoops ’37 Dean Barclay Edward Beale Frank Bradstock Junior Bryant William Hunger Jack Kennedy Richard O’Brien William Powell Thomas Smith Joseph Yount John Yount ’38 Harold Cooper Alfred Hebert Ray Keim Robert Milliron Edwin Moyer William Shutt Edwin Sipos '39 Gordon Coy Eugene Gibson William Lynch Clifton Shirley 59 The SPECTATOR TRI HI-Y CLUB The Tri-Hi-Y is a state organization of high school girls banded together with the purpose “to create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. Members of the club meet together every Thursday evening. Two meetings out of each month are business sessions; the others are social and every-day-problem discussion groups. Miss Emilie Elwood is the club counselor. The club colors are red, white, and blue, which express “Sacrifice, Purity, and Loyalty,” and are exemplified in the Triangle, Torch, and Circle of the emblem of the organization. OFFICERS Maxine Culp ..................................... President Dorothy Smeltzer ........................... Vice-President Louise Porter ................................... Secretary Betty Colemen ................................... Treasurer OTHER MEMBERS ’36 Zelda Blair ’37 Virginia Bagotat ’38 Ellen Carnahan Ellenor Blystone Hazel Brown Marian Garett Gale Byers Jean Colwell Esther Gibson Virginia Dunmire Mary Louise Cooper Eleanor Johnston LaRue Eshbaugh Eloise Keirn Alice Kahl Bette Fetterman Leona Maxwell Laura Mae Lace Caryl Gross Helen McCutcheon Esther McArthur Jenevieve Lawson Harriet Jane Myers Thelma June Morris Ruth MacClaren Mabel Shaffer Annabelle Shepler Jean McArthur Jean Steele Helen Mcllwain Audrey Wilcox '33 Helen Arnoldy Louise Means Rita Bagotat Caroline Townsend Marjorie Jean Miller Susan Wherry Evelyn Shoemaker Jane Thompson 60 The SPECTATOR GLEE CLUBS For the second successive year the two glee clubs have united to present an operetta. This year a Dutch operetta was selected, the proceeds of which will be used to buy new stage scenery. The cast selected for “Tulip Time” was as follows: Hans a young Dutch Apprentice ............................Dale Daugherty Aunt Anna—Christina’s Guardian ..........................Ellenor Blystone Katinka—a young village maiden ..........................Dorothy Kauffman Hendrick Van Ooster Burgomaster of Osendorf.................James Keppel Christina—a charming Dutch maiden .........................Louise Porter Theophilus McSpindle—an authority on Botany ...............Thomas Cribbs Ned Baxter—an American college student...............................Dean Barclay Dick Warren—a fellow student of Ned ...............................Arthur Pollock Others taking part were: '36 Catherine Berry Alice Dinger Louise Euwer Caryl Gross Howard Hoffman Bettie King Jenevieve Lawson Louise Means Mary Montgomery Harry Paterson Dorothy Smeltzer John D. Snyder 37 Junior Bryant Glenn Elder Harold Kingan Robert McGeary William Swenk Robert Wiggins Joseph Yount John Yount The accompanist for direct the two clubs. 38 Dean Burns Edward Bush Eleanor Johnson Ray Keirn Esther McArthur Patricia Miller Thelma Morris Virginia Penrod Marjorie Snyder Roberta Sterner Betty Swenk Mary White ’39 Wilda Anderson Helen Arnoldy Rita Bagotat Glenna Colaianni Gordon Coy Helen Bee Dinger Junior Erk Jack Foster Esther Gibson Mary Gienopie both clubs is Jean McArthur Rita Gillen Dorothy Johnson Anna King Stephen Kuchta Betty Magness Marjorie Miller Grayce Morrison Dorothy Morrow Merna Pickle Myrtle Price Jean Robb Jean Silvestri Feme Slagle Ira Sobers Olive Snyder Romayne Stitt Jane Thompson Lloyd Yurgelites 40 Mary Crate Betty Fehl Robert Foster Audrey Grimm Geraldine McMillin Miss Cline and Mr. Berg 61 The SPECTATOR THE BAND The Vandergrift High School Band, under the leadership of Mr. Francis Weis, has made considerable progress this year. The band took part in the School Music Program on November 15, 1935, and the High School Music Program on April 8, 1936. Proceeds from music programs of this year and last were used to help to buy the new uniforms of which the band is very proud. Alice Kahl was chosen as drum major, and throughout the year, the band has participated in school activities, including all football and basketball games. John D. Snyder . Frank Bradstock Harold Kingan . Clarinets Thomas Cribbs Michael Daniska Joseph Kolelc John Pawlowski Joseph Misho Harry Andes John Policicchio Roy Robley Saxophones Louis Ferraro Ernest Mastrangelo Nathal Spaniel OFFICERS MEMBERS Trumpets Kenneth Anderson Charles Colaianni Joseph Moretto Jobe Buhite Jack Leonard Charles Cline Thomas Ferrante Joseph O’Brien Kenneth Risher Altos Rocco Bennardo Robert Herron Flute John D. Snyder ........ President .......... Manager Secretary-Treasurer Trombones Robert Benjamin Wilbur Beck Harold Kingan Basses Eddie Pennington Ray Johnston Percussion Frank Bradstock Francis Mohney Charles Shields Joseph Yount 62 The SPECTATOR THE ORCHESTRA The orchestra, under the leadership of Miss Cline, has played in two music programs, on November 15, 1935, and April 8, 1936. In addition to these activities, they have played for all chapel programs, and many evening events held in the auditorium. 1st Violins Ray Keirn, Concert William Swenk James Keppel Alden McArthur Anna Mae Stitt Dorothy Fossler Mary Ellen Barnes 2nd Violins Lawrence Barr Geraldine McMillen Earl Stitt Roy Coughenours Jack Rosensteele Viola Robert Jones Cello Robert Wiggins Flute John D. Snyder 1st Clarinet Thomas Cribbs Harry Andes 2nd Clarinet John Pollicicchio Victor Mocadlo 1st Trumpet Jack Leonard 2nd Trumpet Charles Cline Jobe Buhite E‘ Alto Robert Herron Trombone Robert Benjamin Harold Kingan Bass Eddie Pennington Drums Frank Bradstock Piano Jean McArthur 63 The SPECTATOR NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Membership in the National Honor Society is the highest award of its kind given to a high school student. The purpose of the organization is to give recognition to students outstanding in four fundamental virtues: scholarship, leadership, character, and service. The local chapter was founded in 1932. Since then, sixty-one members have been admitted to the society. OFFICERS Junior Poffinberger .............................. President Gale Byers ....................................... Secretary OTHER MEMBERS '38 Thomas Cribbs Robert Green Joseph Henry Maxine Culp Caryl Gross Betty King Jean McArthur Helen Mcllwain Louise Means Arthur Pollock Robert Rankin Dorothy Smeltzer Teddie Welkon ’37 Mary Louise Cooper Glenn Elder Jean Steele 64 The SPECTATOR STUDENT COUNCIL This year the Student Council was not formed until the latter part of January. The members are representative of all five classes and each of several organizations of the school. Meetings are held regularly once a month for discussions of school problems. A Valentine dance was held on February 14. The organization hopes its usefulness will grow from year to year. OFFICERS Robert Benjamin ............................. President Arthur Pollock ......................... Vice-President Harriet Jane Myers ................ Secretary-Treasurer OTHER MEMBERS '36 Maxine Culp Robert Green Caryl Gross Joe Henry Jenevieve Lawso' Jean McArthur Dale Painter Robert Rankin '37 Dean Barclay Glenn Elder Orvil Johns Robert McGeary Jean Steele John Yount '38 Edwin Sipos Laura Mae Lace '39 Joseph Noel Helen Sofranko '40 Jack Lynch Faculty Advisers: Miss Love Miss Mabon Mr. Thompson 65 The SPECTATOR SIX SCIENCE CLUB The Six S Science Club under the leadership of Mr. Williams has fifteen members, nine of whom were elected this year. The activities of the club include trips to industrial plants, sponsorship of scientific programs, and the construction of a special project. This year’s project is a ten-inch reflecting telescope. OFFICERS Robert Green ................................ President Junior Poffinberger .................... Vice-President Robert Morrow ..................... Secretary-Treasurer OTHER MEMBERS ’33 Beryl Burns Donald Culp Merle Lamanna Alden McArthur Joseph Moretto Harry Paterson Lawrence Steele Teddy Welkon '37 Edward Beale Junior Bryant Glenn Elder Thomas Smith 66 The SPECTATOR DEBATING CLUB After a lapse of six years, the debating club was reorganized this year under the sponsorship of Elizabeth Frank, history instructor. Throughout the current school year, meetings were held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, at 6:30 o’clock. The program of the organization included brief-writing, platform etiquette, and actual debate delivery. It is the hope of the club that in future years inter-school debates will be held among the various Kiski Valley schools. Arthur Pollock George Spiiier . Marie Dunmirr OFFICERS .......... President .... Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer OTHER MEMBERS '33 Mary Condeni Bettie King Samuel Rubin '37 Charles Blair Bettie Elder Asenath Long '38 Beatrice Shefller '39 Halsey Pollock '40 Richard Brown Paul Fiscus 67 The SPECTATOR POSTER CLUB The Poster Club was organized this year with the purpose of making posters for football games, basketball games, Hi-Newsette publications, and music programs throughout the year. The club meets every Thursday at 4:00 o’clock, under the direction of Miss Sullivan. OFFICERS Pete Samios ......................................... President William Lynch ....................................... Secretary OTHER MEMBERS '36 Howard Ottenberg ’3J Helen Dinger Mary Crate Samuel Rubin Anna Katherine King Julia Daciola Christina Zozula John Min'otis Elizabeth Fehl Maudie O’Brien Audrey Grimm Harriet Orr Signe Heck '37 Jane Shoemaker R'chard Perkin Betty Hunger Joseph Riley Virginia LeDonne William Troutner Geraldine McMillen ’38 John Blumas Mathew Zargams Louise Mohney Jean Crooks Ruth Morris Brenton George '40 Fernanda Albini Edith Pearson Betty Goodhue Salvatore Albini John Reilly Nancy Goodhue Harry Barnett Blanche Rogers William Hepler Jack Belfield Jean Shafer Robert Milliron R’chard Brown Jean Shoemaker William Stiffler Virginia Cola:anni Frances Slivan Betty Swenk Jean Contrael Edith Sposito Margaret Craig 68 The SPECTATOR STAMP CLUB The Stamp Club, organized in 1933, now has an active membership of eighteen students. The Club’s main activity is the collecting of stamps representative of those used in the United States and foreign countries. This year the club bought an album in which to preserve the stamps, which now number over one thousand. Mr. Demchak is the sponsor of the club. OFFICERS Lloyd Hosey ................... Edwin Sipos ................... Marino Guinta ................. .... President Vice-President . . .. Secretary OTHER MEMBERS ’33 George Spiher ’37 John Dimos Francis Hendberg Orvil Johns '38 Ralph Paterson William Spiher ’39 Junior Erk Ralph Garman Floyd Johns William Kirkwood John Miniotis Marino Manganella '40 Robert Russell James Veneris William Young 69 The SPECTATOR KNITTING CLUB The Knitting Club, composed of girls from the Senior, Junior, and Sophomore Classes, was organized in October, under the leadership of Miss Mertz. The meetings are held each Wednesday at 4:00. The purpose of the club is to teach the members to knit and to further interest in this popular pastime. OFFICERS LaRue Eshbaugh ......................................... President Jean Colwell ...................................... Vice-President Mary Louise Cooper ..................................... Secretary OTHER MEMBERS ’36 Edith Anderson Zelda Blair Marcedis Braden Betty Coleman Mabel Costrini Sara Crate Maxine Culp Geraldine Fryer Anna Januch Olga John Bettie King Elizabeth Law Louise Means Bernice Wirtz ’37 Mary Dinga Eloise Keirn Asenath Long Jean Steele ’38 Marie Dunmire Alice Kahl Madeline McFarland Margaret Riggle Elizabeth Shoup Annabelle Shepler Malden Wise HONORARY MEMBERS Mrs. Wilmer Berg Jane Ortz The SPECTATOR HIKING CLUB A group of boys came together in October of this year for the purpose of organizing a hiking club. Their interests were to promote a friendlier spirit, to engage in a wholesome exercise, and to become better acquainted with the locality and its natural life. Since the time of their organization they have hiked some sixty miles, visiting such places as Malta Grove, Spring Church, The Old Tunnel, Hyde Park, Stitt’s Run, Rearick’s Fording, and Markel. Membership in the club has not been restricted, everyone interested being welcome. Approximately forty persons have participated in the hikes in the course of the year. Several girls interested in hiking have been guests. 71 The SPECTATOR SENIOR DIARY SEPTEMBER 3—Back to school again—Everyone lost. Where do you report ? 4r—Rain! Noticed Caroline Townsend in a neat white slicker. Betty Lou Johnson in tears—Bill left for navy. 10- —Have you tried the new fad? At least Sue Wherry has and the clips are quite becoming. 19—Our first Hi-Newsette. Olga John keeping us quite puzzled about her out-of-town boy friend. 27—School Dance! We suspect Dorothy Smeltzer and her squad behind the refreshment counter to have eaten all the profits! OCTOBER 2—Do you have a spare elephant ? Jean McArthur would be very much pleased to add a few more to her collection. —Spring arrives early! Dot Gradwell and Howard Hoffman with their heads together deep in a shorthand book. 9—Dale Painter doesn’t seem to enjoy walking at the head of his line. Is it that he’s bashful? 11— Did you hear Bob Morrow has a new girl friend who thinks he’s the “answer to any girl’s prayer”? 16—Someone was out late last night. Saw the Montgomery sisters asleep in Study Hall. 22—Permanent seats assigned in Chapel. Chuck Rairigh selected his beside all the girls. 31—Wondering—what Mabel Costrini and Don Culp have been talking so earnestly about. NOVEMBER 4—If what we hear is true, Helen Mcllwain is budding into a romance with a certain Junior. 13—Double trouble—the teachers are having it with the Walton Marencik twins. 18—Seen—Bob Benjamin indulging in his daily exercises by batting his friends on the head with a book. 25—Thanksgiving is coming. Learned that Margaret Gregg and Mildred Boyer are on diets already. 28—Surprise! Apollo and Vandergrift tie the score! 72 The SPECTATOR SENIOR DIARY—Continued DECEMBER 3—Irene Bulkowski already wondering what Don will give her for Christmas. 11— Introducing our lovely snake charmers—Maxine Culp, La Rue Eshbaugh, and Elienor Blystone. 12- —Love? Or maybe a fleeting fancy passes over Jack Kirklewski and Jean Ramsey. 17—We found a letter to Santa. Joe Henry wants a pair of “Kahler” roller skates. 20— Christmas program. How did you like our “Mamma” Edna Lukehart and dear old Pete Scrooge” Samios? JANUARY 9—Cloudy? At least Bill Black is up in the clouds, and it’s all being caused by a certain Junior. 11—Muddy out, I guess. At least, we hear Tommy Sanders has turned hero and pushed Dean Ebert’s car from it. 21— Proposals are under way. Dorothy Courson received one in French class— such romance! 27— Are you knitting? Bette Coleman, Esther Biram, Marcedis Braden, Elizabeth Law, and Edith Anderson will soon be wearing their suits—watch for them! FEBRUARY 3— Aha! Caught in the act. Bernie Wirtz and Lillian Hovanik reading letters from Penn State and Pitt respectively. 4— Spectator Chapel .... Miss McDowell in danger of libel suits! 7—We have a new amateur team in V.H.S., Betty and Bob. Listen in sometimes. 14—Valentine rage. Chuck Colaianni presented Miss Linn with an original one. Thrills??! 17—Sweetheart Dance starts a new romantic movement, with Jane Poffinberger, Betty Stewart, and Caryl Gross caught in the motion. 21—Need a lucky charm? Betty Knabb has a lucky Scottie we wouldn’t mind borrowing sometime. 28— Did you enjoy your trip? Marion Roberts seemed to when she got up from the bottom step. 73 The SPECTATOR SENIOR DIARY—Continued MARCH 4- -Honk! Honk! Richard Alcorn and Frank Arnoldy seen tearing around in a new car while all girls watch with envy. 9—Puns—they’re driving study hall mad. It couldn’t be Fred Barbour’s or Vincent Burke’s? 13—Jinx Dance, and it brought Jenevieve Lawson good luck. Reunited with her boy-friend—a relief to all students. 17— —Can it be that this is St. Patrick’s Day? Jane McCarthy, Bussie Drummond, and Dook McLaughlin are patriotic. 18— Flood!!! 19— Flood!! 20— Flood! 25—The Fleets In! Jerry Fryer giving Ginger Rogers much competition, we hear. 30—State Militia quartered in our gym. Only uniforms receive attention now. 74 The SPECTATOR SENIOR DIARY—Continued APRIL 1—Rev. Tom Cribbs preaching at Jack Kirklewski’s funeral and Vera Mae Brown doing a tap dance. April Fool! 8—Music Program—the band, orchestra, and glee clubs doing their best. 14—Seen too much—Jane Hackett and Dot Gumbert riding to school. 24—Sighs of relief uttered by Bettie King, Zelda Blair, and Gale Byers, because the college talks are over. 29—Oh! Oh! We hear Betty Griffin was being devilish today (but then aren't we all at times?) 75 The SPECTATOR SENIOR DIARY-Continued MAY 1—Suppressed desires! Mary Condeni wouid like to practice law, Sara Crate wants to be a cosmetician, and Frances Bradstock hopes to become a minister and marry a farmer. 8—Junior-Senior Prom, and everyone at their best in dancing. 14— Senior Class Play-—and did you ever see such acting! 15— May Day at the Davis Field—we get our summer coat of tan and freckles. 18—Nearing exam time—some of us are plenty worried. 28—Graduation—School is all over now. Glad?.or sad? 76 AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS