Venango Christian High School - Saga Yearbook (Oil City, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1969 volume:

S Alf 3 ! ( ■ ■ 1969 SAGA Venango Christian High School Oil City, Pennsylvania We’re From Franklin Fryburg OiL City 3 Student Life 6 Academics 26 Classes 42 Freshmen 44 Sophomores 48 Juniors 52 Seniors 56 Organizations 68 Sports 72 Index 108 Patrons 110 For six years the wind has whipped around the yellow bricks. Six times the leaves have fallen, the grass has died, the hill has turned brown and become buried in whiteness. Only the blue tile, brown trees, and shiny cars lent color to the monotony. And six times the snow melted, the worn gray of the winding road became vis- ible, the trees blossomed. And the road, con- trasting sharply with the green of the hills and running parallel to its slopes, twists and turns till no longer visible. And still the seasons change, as the times change, and as classes come and go. student life Man, in society, is like a flower blown in its native bud. It is there only that his faculties, expanded in full bloom, shine out, there only reach their proper use. William Cowper The Way It Started 8 Susie wotches ond Kris supervises os Mory Pot mops the donee floor. Sam does Dick's make-up. In the beginning was the word, and the word was confusion, and it spread quickly throughout the school. First there were schedules with schedule conflicts, then there were schedule changes, and still more schedule changes. Until, at last, things dropped into organized routine, but routine was never monotonous, and at times, not even organized. There were so many things to get used to . . . orientating the freshmen into the cycled system, and juniors and seniors into the Amer- ican Culture program. But it was not all classroom learn- ing. There were football games and pep-rallies, and the bonfire to signify the beginning of the Viking power. There were dances, too. Dances after football games, and the freshman ini- tiation, welcoming the freshmen, not just as classmates, but as Vikings. And then there was homecoming, the game (does it really matter if you win?), the dance afterwards, and the queen with her court. So many things to remember, important in many ways — for the freshmen their first, and for the seniors, their last. Mike and Vickie anchor the freshman chorus line. 9 School started early for some — our football players. We came full of hopes. But it was the year of one- point, one-touchdown losses. Instead of 6 and 2 we ended 2 and 6. Yet spirit rose, hope sprang eternal, and the busses were loaded for those final away games. We won! Memories of a sunny afternoon and a rainy niqht. It was a victory bus! Diamond leads the high spirited Vikings onto the field. 10 l l e Won A Few After the bonfire—Twister ot Bucholz's house. Helen and Chris give Coach Stemmier the cake. 11 You Fool Around— You Clean It Up Some people never grow up, or maybe aren't ready to grow up yet. So we have lots of fun, stay loose, and don't blow our cool. Serious we'll have to be! But tomorrow, not now. And some people like a clean place to work. So people clean, dust, mop, sweep, and try to move an ever grow- ing mass of dirt. Tomorrow, thanks to the student workers, we'll start off clean, but by tomorrow night — well that's where we started. Fee roosts in the ceiling. Koze and Ollie demonstrate the use of a fire extinguisher. Phil's dream car in living green and white. 13 Moke-up by Fother Krebs. Row 1: A. Bruneou, B. Piendel, P. Fitzgerald, K. Gavin, P. Ward, S. Ward, M. McMahon, L. Frank, C. Bucholz, K. DeCorte, P. Fletcher, T. Healy. Row 2: J. Shreve, C. Kutch, G. Tompkins, T. McIntyre, O. Lobaugh, C. Morgan, T. Reinsel, F. Feroz, J. Rapp, M. Gavin, Fr. Krebs. Row 3: Sr. Anne Marie. J. Frowley, P. Healy, F. Rizzone, B. Nicklin, D. Bellinger, J. Molene. Row 4: J. Gabreski, J. Wisniewski, D. Olszowka, P. Gabreski, G. Johnson, T. Zacherl, D. Serafin, J. Omiatek. Row 5: S. Ward. J: IjF W . 4 Mortin seeks consolation. Senior Class Play LUTHER Luther, by John Osborne — a study in depth of the character of Martin Luther. The Senior Class worked, slaved, and cried under the direction of Fr. Krebs and Sr. Anne Marie. That blood, sweat, and tears paid off in a magnificent, soul search- ing production. Oliver Lobaugh gave a beautiful rendition of the agonized Martin. Bill Nicklin as Tetzel filled the stage. Hard work showed in the polished performances the whole cast gave. Final judgment was left to the audience, and here the hammer fell. Students, adults—all went home with questions—questions they would have to answer—and with a new understanding, new feeling for a man who did so much to shape our world. Mem pours it on. Staring into space. Study And Mayhem School's hard! Heard my dad say that he's glad he went before it got so tough. The square root of what? Did you hear? Cycle I is putting on plays in history. Just give me a moment to think, or read, or something! Ahh — I think I'll throw it all away. What's that? Some goofy lady in the cafeteria? Let's go! Benny ond Lynn: frenzy in the hall. 17 The Halloween trogg. Trophy recipients J. Amore ond G. Tompkins with Cooch Stemmier ond Fr. Hortle. The gridders' reword. 18 Awards Take Many Forms. The pat on the back— it helps me go a little bit further. Every now and then I get a few. Honors — I've done well in my school work, makes mom and dod feel better too. Trophies — for those who excel in sports like Joe Amore, who broke the school football scoring records, or Dave Lynch, with Venango's basketball single game and cumu- lative total point records under his belt. Once in a while even a teacher gets something, at least from Santa Claus. Sister Mary Peter has been a good girl. Vickie Paskie, too. The boys like whot they see. 19 Work! Is that tree straight? How will we get the swing up? Who's bringing the pop — the cookies? Did you get the chaperones? Will anyone come? Got the band? the D.J.? Let's see — is everything finished? Hope so — got to go home and change, not too much time before this thing starts. Nice dance, isn't it? Look at those decora- tions! Looks like lots of work went into those. Oh, there she is. Let's dance. 20 Doug and Potty at the Valentine Donee. Bows And Flows Of Angel Hair A break in the music for some Christmas punch. The Town Cryers raise the roof. 21 Homecoming, Christmas And Prom Courts Christmas Court: D. Rusnock, P. Ward, J. Gammello, C. Bucholz, King Oliver Lobaugh, Queen Helen Gabreski, P. Fitzgerald, J. Henderson, C. Yochim. 22 Homecoming Court: S. Niederriter, P. Shonnohan, C. Yochim, P. Ward, Queen Borbora Slonski, R. Kollor, L. Fronk, A. Daugherty. Mary Ann and Sue serve up some Southern comfort. With the year's beginning, the Senior Class found itself with plenty of pretty girls. The football players chose their favorites and the students voted. Our first Queen — Homecom- ing — and a radiant Barbara Slonski. With Christmas came Kings and Queens. This time the Seniors voted for the candidates, the school for the winners. Into a snowy spot- light stepped King Oliver the First and his beautiful queen — Helen Jane Gabreski. Now as the year closes, the Prom Announce- ment Party makes the scene. With this the Juniors begin a tribute to the departing Seniors. It makes us realize that the end of the year is near. Time to think of the Prom itself, graduation, and the future. But let's see what the Juniors have planned. The Prom theme is announced — Traces of Southern Nights. It brings up pictures of gay songs. Mint Juleps, southern hospitality, and southern belles. Here the Juniors an- nounce the Seniors they have chosen for the Prom Court — princes and princesses. Who will reign for the last part of the year? Well — by the time you read this, you'll know. Prom Court: J. Amore, P. Fitzgerald, D. Rusnock, B. Anderton, A. Bruneau, L. Frank, J. Henderson, H. Gabreski, C. Kutch, J. Kelly, S. Ward, C. Morgan, C. Yochim, D. O'Connor. It Was A Great Year! 24 The big break-through. Singing on the victory bus. It was a beautiful year. Victory followed victory. Spirit got higher and higher. The chant On to State was heard in the halls. Du- Bois was defeated and the diocesan championship came home. 24-1 — St. Basil's — let's get them. But no. The game was hard fought, but we lost. Hard to take. Yet they gave their 100%; we gave ours. Wait till next year. 25 Almost. academics The great end of edu- cation is, to discipline rather than to furnish the mind; to train it to the use of its own powers, rather than fill it with the accumulations of others. Tryon Edwards 26 27 Here’s Where We Start Student discussion reinforces ond develops knowledge. 28 The library provides o center for independent study ond research. -4JL Lectures introduce bosic concepts and ideas for all phases. Every person has the right to know things neces- sary to the fulfillment of his own destiny. He is entitled to develop his abilities to their fullest potential in order that he may become a vital member of the family of mankind. Since the man of the present generation is being bred in an age that encourages the critical exami- nation of traditionally held values and methods, and is being educated in a decade in which youth must assume an increasing amount of personal responsi- bility, the administration and faculty of Venango Christian High School believe in a non-graded, flexibly scheduled approach to learning. The non-graded school is a classification of stu- dents by stage rather than by age. In such a program, students operate within a multi-phased approach to learning, where the achievement of the student rather than the grade level is the determining factor. The teacher in the non-graded school is essentially a resource and a guide, rather than a reservoir of facts. Such an education is education for reality. 30 Mrs. Jeonette Louer, School Secretary; Rev. Lawrence J. Antoun, Headmaster; Sister Maureen Tobin, O.S.B., Assistant Principal. Sister Norma Jean, Rev. Lawrence J. Antoun and Rev. John Dollinger are regulars for the morning office confusion. A truly innovative administration, devoted to education of the whole man, has enabled Venango Christian to practice and evaluate a number of far-reaching reforms. Father Antoun and Sister Maureen have supported from the start the strides made in education at Venango. Under their direction, the school's policies and achievements met with the approval of the Middle States Evaluation Com- mittee. The school continues to be an example of innovative education, open to visiting teachers once a month through the cooperation of the ad- ministration. Father Dollinger, guidance coun- selor, supervises the transfer of tran- scripts and the administering of standardized achievement and matur- ity tests. In addition, Father advises students on course and career choices and conflicts. Mrs. Jeanette Lauer, school secre- tary as of this year, supports the educational endeavors of Venango Christian through her office duties. 31 Mrs. Mary Jo Gorin, Heod Librarian. Science Department. Bottom Row: Miss Gretchen Hinz, Rev. Joseph Bobal, Sr. Mary Andrew Spacht, O.S.B Row 2: Mr. Robert Wollaston, Mr. David Stemmier. Fr. Bobal and Norman Porter determine the effects of water on soil erosion. Science And The Numbers Racket Math ot the board. Math Department. Bottom Row: Sister Mory Regino Flanagan, O.S.B., Sister Rosemary Braeger, O.S.B. Row 2: Rev. Rodney Hartle, Sister Mary Andrew Spacht, O.S.B. Venango Christian's quest programs, phase systems and modular scheduling most benefit the sciences. Large blocks of module time allow for concentrated experiments and re- search, and independent study easily adapts itself to advanced preparation in both science and math. Diversity is the key word in speaking of course offerings in this field. Summer math courses in geometry enable gifted students to study calculus in high school; other quest and elective programs provide for concentration in specific areas, such as statistics and CEEB background courses. Earth and space science, and biology, chemistry and physics on both elementary and advanced levels are available to all students; only biology and chemistry are required. Stu- dents have taken as many as three sciences in one year while others have been freed to pursue other interests in their junior and senior years. 33 Then They Cycled It Tom Hare, John Groner—Are the humonities humane? 34 Research projects aren't just papers. Alderman Mackintosh speaks to Cycle I American Government. The subjects of theology, history, and English are taught in cycles of two years each at Venango. Cycle I comprises freshmen and sophomores, alter- nating yearly between American Government and World History, and the corresponding subject lev- els in English and theology. Cycle II includes English literature, social studies electives and the- ology one year, and an America Culture Program the next for juniors and seniors. The American Culture Program, in existence for the first time this year, is an attempt at inte- grating the English, history, theology, music and art curriculums through four basic themes: gov- ernment, private enterprise, internationalism and sectionalism. Lecture material, reading assign- ments, projects, papers and visual aids are all geared to the quarter's theme. An Advanced Placement English Program and quest history groups meet independently, fulfilling courses of study in which the teacher is primarily a resource. Both cycles share faculties, marking systems and phasing structures. In addition, outside lec- tures, field trips and research facilities comple- ment the individual programs of study. Humanities Department. Bottom Row: Sr. Anne Marie Dymski, O.S.B.; Sr. Mary Bernard Niebling, O.S.B.; Sr. Virginia Hofmann, O.S.B.; Rev. Gerard Krebs; Sr. Mary Peter Chittister, O.S.B. Row 2: Rev. Robert Rarick, Mr. Keith Lone, Sr. Lois Marie Bulishak' O.S.B. Row 3: Rev. John Rosenhomer, Rev. John Dollinger, Rev. John Santor, Mr. James Ruby. Commercial Training Prepares Experience gained in typing, stenog- raphy, office practice and business math classes at Venango Christian provides a good background for competition in the business world. The Commercial Department is equip- ped with a battery of modern typewriters, adding machines and mimeographs. Typing rhythms are built through drills to music, while timed tests increase actual proficiency. Positions in the school office as typists and receptionists allow students to apply textbook knowledge to actual situations. Business math and stenography teach skills essential to office work. Students work at their own pace and degree of concentration as a result of phasing, although lectures introduce basic material to all. Recognition is supplied through pins and certificates awarded for attaining a specific level of achievement in national tests. Commercial Department. Sister Norma Jeon Kingsley, O.S.B.; Sister Maureen Tobin, O.S.B. Music to watch keys by: typing to a tempo. 36 Bonjour, Hola, And Salve Exchange student Laura Valdes is an old hand ot breaking the pinota at the Language Department Christmas party. Four year language and literature programs in French, Spanish and Latin comprise Venango's language curriculum. The ALM method of instruction, emphasizing proficiency in listening and speaking as well as reading and writing, is used in both the French and Spanish programs of study. Latin is primarily a textbook course, geared toward comprehension of the written word. Stress is placed on the value of cultural ex- change in the study of a foreign language at Venango. Geography, history, literature and phil- osophy play an important part in the selection of readings; students also participate in native music, customs and conservation. Miss Anna Maria Cepeda, language teacher from Satillo, Mexico, and exchange student Laura Valdes further con- tribute to the understanding of a second culture. 37 Language Department. Sr. Rose Ann Kolbos, O.S.B.; Miss Anna Cepeda; Sr. Nora Curran, O.S.B. To foster cultural maturity and its focus on the creative contributions of the ages, Venan- go Christian offers a number of elective and part-time courses. English Seminar is a coyrse in reading literature for comprehension and analysis on oil levels. On both a full and part-time basis. Home Economics deals with elementary and advanced concepts in food preparation, enter- taining, sewing, health and budgeting. Accredited first aid, home nursing and driver education courses required by the state are also offered at Venango. Various musical undertakings include choral, combo and guitar groups, as well as individual music lessons. Graphic Arts in- volves the learning of skills essential to the process of printing publications. Oil painting, sculpture, chalk, crayon and water color are all handled in art classes; a course in mechan- ical drawing is open on any level to all students. 38 The ort of pointing: Borb Anderton. Art Has Many Faces The ort of cooking: Debbie Gormong, Cothy Breene and Anno Petulla. The art of printing: Potty Leta, Cindy Schwabenbauer and Mike Miller. 39 The Ups and Downs Of It Mory Heoly tries to sove o point. Physical education at V.C. involves exercise programs, fitness tests and competitive team sports. Each class is divided into individual teams which compete in football, basketball, volleyball, whiffle-ball, soccer and tumbling contests. Class winners compete in after-school tournaments which decide, among the girls, the best over-all team. Trophies and fitness awards ore presented at fourth quarter honor assemblies. The gymnasium is divided into two basket- ball courts and playing areas so that boys' and girls' classes may proceed simultaneously. The outside grounds are utilized during spring and autumn. The adjacent parking lot is marked with bases; the practice field and cement track surrounding the school double as playing areas. Physical Education Deportment. Mr. Keith Lane, Mrs. Elio Crismon, Mr. David Stemmier. 40 It Takes More Cafeteria Staff. Mrs. Virginia Campagna and Mrs. Dorothy Long with Lindo Frank and Chris Yochim. Mrs. Long and Mrs. Campagna, along with a staff of women volunteers and student helpers, manage all cafeteria operations. Lunches are served daily, and numerous social functions are catered under their direction. The junior-senior banquet, food arrangements for the Mission Rally, and the annual Thanks- giving Dinner, are all a part of their service. Head maintenance engineer is Mr. Robert Ebbert. Aside from his normal maintenance duties, Mr. Ebbert is responsible for super- vision of student workers and preparation for all school activities. All basketball games, dances and school-sponsored events require his presence and assistance. 41 Mr. Robert Ebbert, maintenance engineer. classes What is already passed is not more fixed than the certainty that what is future will grow out of what has already passed, or is now passing. G. B. Cheever 42 Freshmen Freshmen Class Officers: President Dan Lillard, Secretary-treasurer Judy Weidle. 44 White Fathers' Shrfne. Bottom Row: P. Drelick, B. Rusnock, M. Allio, M. Jacoby. Row 2: V. Nieder- riter, R. Szolewicz, G. Guth, R. Perrett, S. Kowal. School Roof. B. Bagnato, D. Heald, D. Mancini, D. Tompsett, M. Faller, S. Garbacz, R. Eckert, L. Schneider, C. Anderton, S. McMahon. Oil Well. Bottom Row: M. Cudzil, B. Moran, K. Ebbert, J. Brzezinski, R. Gillen. Row 2: P. Hynes, M. Wilkinson, K. O'Keefe, S. Pozza. School Roof. B. Bagnato, D. Heald, D. Mancini, D. Tompsett, M. Faller, S. Garbacz, R. Eckert, L. Schneider, C. Anderton, S. McMahon. Court Room 1. Bottom Row: D. Pfendler, V. Wilbert, P. Brickley, D. Gureczny, K. Fletcher. Row 2: S. Moynihan, M. Hughey, R. Keating, L. Koziara, J. Weidle, R. Powers. Hasson Pork. Bottom Row: G. Lauer, T. Word, D. Malene. Row 2; W. Kleck, T. O'connor, R. McIntyre. Row 3: D. Lillord, J. Stock, H. Erich. Row 4: C. Eisenman, M. Henderson, B. Drelick, C. Weidle, K. Wlesh, H. Hovis, M. Rogon, L. Banner, S. Kollar, M. Guth, M. McMahon, T. Forster, F. Carnes, M. Wilson, G. Bayer, R. York. 46 Freshmen Yellow Brick Rood. Bottom Row: S. Deemer, L. Zacherl, W. Henry, W. Boyer, N. Amore, J. Donze. Row 2: A. Dougherty, D. Moran, V. Poskie, B. Gabreski, K. Flaherty. Sports Field. Bottom Row: P. Hynes, N. Hrinya, R. Fox. Row 2: M. Masson, J. Wilson, S. Hanna, P. Bowie, C. Weaver. Row 3: R. Feroz, M. Siebert, G. Feroz, C. Miller, J. Caffrey. 47 Sophomore Class Officers: President P. Fletcher, Secretary treasurer R. Schrekongost. First Presbyterion Church. Left to Right: J. Dudo, D. Everman, M. Rizzone, S. Brzezinski, T. DeCorte, D. Freebourn, M. May. Hasson Park. Bottom row: M. Garbacz, M. Amadio, M. Miller. Row 2: M. Stock, R. Soborowski, P. Flis, C. Powers, D. Marchi- broda, P. Brickley. 48 Sophomores Railroad Bridge. Left to Right: L. Pataki, F. Johnson, D. Fedorek, M. Smayda, M. Fitzpatrick, E. Coffrey, T. Corone, J. Martyna, T. Clinger, L. Megnin. Fire Deportment. Left to Right: M. Schwabenbauer, K. Woloszyn, M. Cossano, V. Fletcher, J. Stubler, R. Burns, S. Kromer, T. Arseneau, L. Lamberton, S. Niederriter. 49 White Fothers. Left to Right: P. Gesing, D. Serofin, J. Deemer, J. Reed, C. Solle, R. Burns, R. Todhunter, D. Slater, M. Lynch, D. Niederriter, L. Pintal, K. Kozek. Sophomores Oil City Hospitol. Bottom Row: J. Mansfield, M. Hortsell. Row 2: B. Bognoto, D. Hall. Row 3: L. McDonold, K. Gabreski, T. Wren. 50 Derrick Publishing Co. Bottom Row: R. Fisher. Row 2: B. Reichert, J. Burchanowski, L. Konetsky, K. Andres, C. Stroub, C. Fitzgerald. Row 3: M. Lauer, T. Kachik. Juniors Junior Class Officers. Secretory-treasurer Mary O'Connor, President Nancy Matis. West End Pond. Left to Right: G. Schneider, B. Morgan, J. Allen, M. Pastrick, J. Karg, C. Welsh, T. Hare, T. Guyton, G. Eckert, T. Niederriter, L. Burns, M. Ragon, S. Siebert, D. Fornof. 52 Court House Grounds. Left to Right: J. McNerney, T. Guth, R. Monarch, D. Tompkins, P. Shannahan, D. Gibbs, M. Burke, J. fyeda, F. Kocan, K. Gabreski, K. Lechner, D. Tobin. J. Reed, F. Central Plaza. Bottom Row: D. Taft, M. Boyle, P. Fink. Row 2: J. Coyne, P. Homan, R. Schettler, C. Brickley. Row 3: S. Fen- stermacher, M. Stubler, S. Mortimer. Juniors Stewart's Look Out. Bottom Row: J. Caccavo, M Reardon, J. Carrig, J. Stubler, B. Morgan. Row 2: M. Hibbard, D. Rodgers, D. Straub, H. Zacherl, B. Amore, J. Groner, K. Sullivan, J. Proper. 54 Stewart's Look Out. Left to Right: P. Lynch, L. Puleo, M. Wylie, R. Guyton, C. Dziekciasz, K. Comp, T. Gureczny, S. Boyer, G. Whitcomb, V. Swatzler, R. Novicki. Vo-Tech. Bottom Row: J. Groner, J. Wujcik, L. Stover, M. Porker, D. Biondi, R. Keltz, J. Cholot. Row 2: M. Carnes, C. Kresenski, A. Kamer, T. Harvey, S. Kulinski. Row 3: J. Venturella, M. Frawley, D. Masson, G. Winger. Chess Lambcrton Airport. Bottom Row: K. Powers, D. Gahr, C. Summerville, K. Rearick, J. Weaver, K. Bruce, S. Schneider, V. Spatharos, J. Swonder, M. Healy, C. Krawczyk. Row 2: M. Kleck, J. Driscoll, D. King, B. Heher, M. Stiller, R. Bauer, J. Huger, M. Lenney, G. Anderton, M. Smith, N. Cirincione. Row 3: R. Drelick, B. Moran, L. Gahr, M. Jacoby, S. Balot, T. Stanton. 55 Senior Class Officers: Secretory-treasurer Linda Fronk, President Dove Rusnock. Seniors ‘69 56 Patricia Jean Alsbaugh Albert Joseph Amore Barbara Lee Anderton Victoria Lynn Arseneau William Patrick Aull Antoinette Alone Barrett Donald Eric Bellinger Karen Ann Bowie Catherine Ann Breene 57 Albert Raoul Bruneau Christine Louise Bucholz Mary Brigid Caffrey Jone Elizobeth Cartwright Frances Ann Cihon Michael Steven Cirincione Mary Elizabeth Conrad Jeffrey William Crawford Terence James Culp 58 Kathleen Adele DeCorte Patricia Anne Donze Mary Catherine Everman Francis Mark Feroz Patricia Mae Fitzgerald Seniors ‘69 Patricia Ann Fletcher Linda Rose Frank Jerome Francis Frawley 59 Rita Ann Freebourn Helen Jane Gabreski Jomes Gabreski Pam Rybak contributes. Paul Gabreski James Frederick Gammello Philip David Gannon Seniors ‘69 60 Daniel Joseph Garbacz Deborah Kathryn Garmong John Michoel Gavin Kathleen Ann Gavin Patricia Jane Groner Ralph Thomas Guth Daniel Francis Harkins Patrick Joseph Healy Let's separate the men from the girl. 62 John McKenzie Henderson Christopher Lee Hugor Mary Ellen Hynes Guy Ellsworth Johnson James Michael Karg Martha Louise Kay 63 John Koziara Karen Josephine Kukla Camilla Ann Kutch Diana Lynn Lillard Oliver Jon Lobaugh David Peter Lynch Gerald Edward Lynch John William Malene Mary Martha Mansfield 64 Georgette Rose McGinty Timothy Joseph McIntyre Mary Alice McMohon Mary Melissa McMahon Charles Edward Morgan Michoel Richard Nalepa 65 David Francis Olszowka Joseph Thomas Omiatek Anna Jane Petulla Beverly Anne Piendel Kathleen Marie Powers Alon James Rapp The natives are restless. 66 Seniors ‘69 Thomas Joseph Reinsel Francis Joseph Rizzone 67 Joseph David Rusnock Pamela Jean Rybak Kristine Ann Schwabenbauer Daniel Joseph Serafin John William Shreve James Eugene Siebert Susan Christine Singer Borbara Jean Slonski Theresa Jane Smith Lawrence Joseph Sosnowski Sandra Elaine Symons Gregory Lawrence Tompkins Laura Elena Valdes Davila Patricia Marie Ward Samuel Martin Ward Seniors ‘69 69 Christine Ann Yochim Thomas Leroy Zocherl Stephen Michael Connery April 17, 1951 — July 5, 1967 The stars shall fade away, the sun himself Grow dim with age, and nature sink in years; But thou shall flourish in immortal youth. Unhurt amidst the war of elements, The wreck of matter and the crush of works. Joseph Addison 71 athletics Sports constantly make demands on the participant for top performance, and they develop integrity, self-reliance and initiative. They teach you a lot about working in groups, without being unduly submerged in the group. Byron R. White 72 73 VCHS Viking . Bottom Row: J. Siebert, G. Schneider, G. Tompkins, M. Nolepo, D. Lynch, R. Soborowski, D. O'Connor, J. Gom- mello. Row 2: T. Wren, J. Henderson, J. Amore, J. Kelly, J. Groner, T. Niederriter, L Burns, D. Rusnock, M. Cirincione, M. Dolecki. Row 3: D. Niederriter, J. Korg, J. Flaherty, T. Hore, C. Powers, D. Serafin, M. Garbac?, R. Burns, D. Slater, O. Lobough. Row 4: Coach David Stemmier, S. Fenstermocher, H. Erich, R. Keltz, P. Brickley, D. Lillord, M. Miller, S. Kulinski, T. O'Connor. Row 5: Assistant Cooch Rev. Rodney Hortle, K. Fletcher, G. Feroz, J. McDonald, J. Koziara, W. Nicklin, M. Wilson, R. McIn- tyre, R. Eckert, M. Rogon. The Vikings Didn’t Mess Around VCHS Varsity OPP. 12 Randolph East Mead 19 18 Townville 19 13 Erie Tech 33 19 Cambridge Springs 26 6 Bradford 27 26 George, Jr. Republic 34 14 West Middlesex 13 25 Saegertown 20 VCHS Junior Varsity OPP. 0 Keystone 14 7 A.C. Valley 7 52 Kanty Prep 0 Venango's gridders, directed by Head Coach Dave Stemmier and Coach Fr. Rodney Hartle, were the lightest football team in V.C.'s history, but their spirit and speed made up for their lack of size. Led by Co-Captains Dan O'Connor and Joe Amore, the Vikings became the first football team to score in every game. Undaunted by close defeats with Randolph, Townville, and Cambridge Springs, the Vikings rallied and won the last two games of the season against West Middlesex and Saegertown. That final game at Saegertown, played in mud and driving rain, was the Vikings' finest. They stomped the Panthers 25-20, and Diamond Joe Amore broke Venango's touchdown record by scoring his tenth of the year. The Junior Varsity football team, scheduled for only three games, lost to Keystone High, 14-0, and held A C. Valley to a 7-7 tie. The highlight of their season was an overwhelming victory of 52-0 over the Kanty Prep Varsity. The Vikings did not have the successful record they had hoped for, but they played harder and better football than any other Viking team. 74 Joe Amore slips through tocklers. 75 Coaches Hartle and Stemmier direct Viking attack. Co-Captains Dan O'Connor ond Joe Amore with Mr. Stemmier. Randy Soborowski returns a West Middlesex kick-off for long yardoge. Dove Rusnock battles Tech receivers. Linda Frank Trisha Fitzgerald Helen Jane Gobreski No team con succeed without the enthusi- astic backing of the student body. The cheer- leaders filled the halls with posters and banners, and they enlivened the pep rallies with jumps and cheers. If school morale sagged after an occasional defeat, they cried even more loudly — VC's the greatest! They knew it, but they had to convince an occasional doubter. Their spirit was contagious—and vital. Sports teams aren't the only ones who know the monotony of drill. Long before the fall semester began, the cheerleaders were at work. The Junior Varsity received a bit of extra schooling at the annual cheerleading workshop at Edinboro State College. When school began, the pace quickened. But the glamor and tumult of the Saturday night game soon faded away, and Monday found the cheerleaders hard at work. Directed by Mrs. Ella Crisman, the Var- sity and the JV's spent many hours devising new cheers and polishing the old ones. The students' growing pride in Venango is the result of their efforts. Varsity and J.V. cheerleaders enjoy o winter day. 78 Chris Bucholz Chris Vochim Mary Conrad Their Spirit Was Contagious Junior Varsity cheerleaders. Clockwise, from left: Paulette Fletcher, Maureen Pastrick, Gretchen Eckert, Connie Fitzgerald, Cindy Scopetti, Susie Schneider. 79 Varsity. Front row, left to right: Mgr. L. McDonald, Asst. Coach David Stemmier, Coach William Eckert, Rev. Rodney Hortle, Mgr. M. Stiller. Row 2: J. Amore, J. Flaherty, M. Dolecki, M. Nalepa, J. Coyne, D. Lynch, M. Garbacz, T. Stonton, M. Cirin- cione, D. O'Connor, T. Niederriter, D. Fornof. 80 Junior Voriity. Front row, left to right: J. Coffrey, M. Rogon, M. Wilson, T. O'Connor, J. Corrig, R. Eckert, R. McIn- tyre, Coach Keith Lane. Row 2: Mgr. N. Amore, T. Guyton, B. Burns, D. Serafin, R. Moran, C. Powers, D. Hall, D. Niederriter, Mgr. D. Slater. A Record Breaking 24-2 Season The 1968-69 basketball season was the best in school history. Head Coach William Eckert guided his team to twelve straight wins, and then rolled up a fantastic 23-1 record in the regular season. As the Vikings easily defeated Dubois to secure the diocesan championship, hopes were high for top honors in the state. These hopes were dashed when a strong St. Basil squad edged out the Vikes 61-59 at Mt. Lebanon. But wait 'til next year. Co-captains Dan O'Connor and Dave Lynch, in their final year at Venango, were the steadying influence to the powerful team. Ted Niederriter, always accurate from the outside, and defense ace Mike Dolecki added plenty of punch and hustle. Sophomore Mark Garbacz was a key to the Vikes' potent rebounding power. Seniors Mike Cirincione, Joe Amore, and Mike Nalepa, along with sophomore Jim Flaherty, saw a good share of the action. Coach Keith Lane brought the Junior Varsity to their finest season. Mark Ragon, along with high scorer Dave Hall, spearheaded the Vikes to a 17-5 record. Varsity J. V. VCHS-OPP. VCHS-OPP. 52-34 Alumni............ 92-52 George Junior Republic 51-29 85-76 Clearfield St. Francis 70-42 95-65 Dubois Central Christian 63-44 85- 43 St. Mark Seminary ........68-12 58- 49 New Castle Y. D. C.......58-45 65-45 Dubois Central Christian 56-36 86- 63 Clearfield St. Francis.... 77-70 Penn Hall Academy....... 80- 41 Meadville Central Christian 46-39 99-64 St. Mary Seminary 46-47 98-43 St. Mark Seminary 68-29 43-45 Titusville St. Joseph 55-46 107- 39.......... Kanty Prep ..........85-26 55-47 Penn Hall Academy 29-35 108- 75 George, Junior Republic 51-39 84-46 Clearfield St. Francis 63-32 95-36 Kanty Prep 75-32 82-60 St. Fidelis Seminary.......71-55 76-37 Meadville Central Christian . 60-26 62-50 Penn Hall Academy 36-40 82-60 New Castle Y. D. C........45-36 81- 61 St. Mary Seminary ........67-50 88-56......Titusville St. Joseph 59-33 74-38 Dubois Central Christian . . . 59- 61......... St. Basil .......... 81 Mark Garbacz tips in a rebound. Ring of defenders con't stop Dove Lynch. Coach Eckert leads the Vikes in their best season. Dan O'Connor outmoneuvers a tight defense. 83 Golf Team. Left to right: J. Corrig, D. Lynch, D. O'Connor, Coach David Stemmier, K. Gobreski, M. Cirincione. Mike Cirincione sizes up his opprooch. 84 Lettermen Spark A Winning Season The 1968 golf team posted a good record, winning four matches out of six. Head Coach Dave Stemmier arranged for tryouts early in March of last year, and chose the eight lowest scorers for his team. The number one man for the season was Dave Brown, followed by Jack Carrig and Jim Prenatt. Other members of the '68 team included Stan Duda, Mike Cirincione, Dan O'Connor, Dave Lynch, and Kevin Gabreski. In tournament play at the Oakland Beach golf course last year, the Viking golfers placed second in the three-round match, defeating Linesville and Conneaut Valley, and losing to Saegertown. With the return of two lettermen and several other experienced golfers to the 1969 team, the Viking golfers should see another successful sea- son. Dan O'Connor studies the break for a birdie putt. VCHS 1968 Golf OPP. 91 2 Saegertown 5V.2 0 Cathedral Prep 15 12 Saegertown 3 9 Linesville 6 6 Saegertown 9 10 Conneaut Valley 5 Girls' Basketball Team. Bottom row, left to right: J. Wujcik, S. Ward, E. Caffrey, T. Clinger, C. Straub, A. Daugherty. Row 2: K. Gobreski, D. Lillard, N. Cirincione, C. Yochim, B. Caffrey, P. Alsbough, K. Bruce, D. Tompsett, J. Deemer. Row 3: T. Lauer, K. Schwobenbauer, C. Anderton, M. Hartsell, Coach Ella Crisman, M. Smayda, S. McMahon, M. Wilson, Mgr. C. Breene. Girls’ Team Posts Best Season Ever This year people began to notice that Venango Christian also had a girls' basketball team — and a good one at that. Coached by Mrs. Ella Crisman, the Varsity girls became a feared opponent of many of the area schools. A Junior Varsity team was also formed to contribute to an ever stronger varsity in the years to come. The Varsity chalked up a proud record of ten wins and three losses, and the Junior Varsity, seeing limited action in their first season of play, defeated Oil City High School, 30 to 14. During the regular season, the Viking girls suffered only two defeats. They lost to Titusville St. Joseph, 26-22, and to Spartansburg 36-22. High scorer for the girls was their captain Brigid Caffrey, with 82 points, followed by Sharon Ward and Chris Yo- chim. In tournament play at the Titusville YWCA, the girls fell to Titusville St. Joseph in the prelimi- nary contest, suffering their third defeat. How- ever, the Vikings took first place honors in the Cranberry Tournament, winning four straight games. VCHS OPP. 37 Oil City 32 27 Meadville . . . . 20 33 St. Joseph 19 20 Cranberry 16 45 Spartansburg 25 22 Spartansburg 36 30 Cranberry 17 50 Union City 9 22 St. Joseph 26 86 Chris Yochim and Sharon Ward scramble for possession. organizations All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physi- cally or intellectually without effort, and effort means work. Work is the prerogative of intelligence, the only means to manhood, and the measure of civilization. Calvin Coolidge 88 Beakers . .. Molecules . . . Decibels Left to right: M. Miller, M. Gorbocz, F. Johnson, M. Guth, J. Crawford, M. Kleck. Math-Science Club Research is a key element to the progress of scientific knowledge. The ability to conduct various programs of research and to present their findings in a meaningful manner is acquired only after long years of experience. The Math-Science Club is open to all who have a general interest in sci- ence, and especially helpful for those who plan to continue scientific work as their vocation. The Club was or- ganized to teach its members to plan and conduct research work in partic- ular areas of scientific study. Each member is free to investigate his own field of interest. Moderators Sr. Mary Regina and Fr. Joseph Bobal guide the bi-weekly discussions as the students present their findings and exchange informa- tion and ideas. Research projects of particular merit often are entered in science fair competition. Front row. Left to right: J. Groner, D. Tompkins, D. Tobin. Row 2: T. Guth, J. Gabreski, G. Lynch, J. Venturello, R. Fox, P. Gabreski, B. Bagnoto, G. Boyer, P. Hynes. Radio Club Don Slater monitors the controls during the morning broadcast over WKRZ. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday over radio station WKRZ a friendly voice reassures Oil City that all is well at Venango Christian. Through a good bit of ingenuity, the school health room becomes a broadcast studio, and the latest school happenings are made known to the public. These happenings include sports reports, lunch menus, features on teachers and students, various announcements for after school activities such os card parties and class plays, and even accurate weather reports. The Radio Club's three teams of reporters are guided in their work by Sr. Mary Peter. Each team is responsible for seeking out, writ- ing, and broadcasting the school news one day a week. All of the technical arrangements needed for the broadcasts are handled with ex- pertise by the club's staff technicians. 91 Front row. Left to right: R. Drelick, K. Powers, D. Fornof. Row 2: D. Tompkins, S. Fenstermocher, R. Jacoby, L. Potoki, D. Slater, P. Homan, With Honors Come Obligations To Serve Student Council As one of the most important organi- zations in the school, the Student Coun- cil becomes a sounding board for both ideas and complaints. The Council functions as the liaison between the students and faculty. Each homeroom elects one represen- tative and one assistant to the Council. The officers are elected by the entire student body, after several days of vig- orous and colorful campaigning. The long list of its projects and ac- complishments include sponsoring cas- ual days and student exchange days with other schools in the area, opening school dances to seniors' dates, selling school shirts and sweaters, and manag- ing the after-school candy store. The Council, with the help of moderators Fr. John Rosenhamer and Sr. Rose Ann, revised the student handbook. Left to right: Chris Yochim, Vice President; Mary Ellen Stubler, Secretory; Chuck Powers, Treasurer; Jim Siebert, President. Front row. Left to right: B. Gabreski, D. Fedorek, M. Wilson, M. Siebert, K. Andres, V. Wilbert, M. Cudzil, R. Powers, W. Boyer. Row 2: R. Keating, D. Lillard, J. Rapp, K. Sullivan, K. Schwabenbouer, S. Niederriter, R. Guyton, P. Brickley, M. Lenney. Row 3: P. Homan, L. Pataki, J. Stubler, B. Anderton, M. Evermon, J. Korg, K. Bruce, J. Flaherty, J. Henderson, M. Wylie. 92 Left to right: Sandy Symons, Vice President; Rita Kollar, Treasurer; James Gabreski, President; Fran Cihon, Secretary. National Honor Society The requisites are four: leadership, scholar- ship, character, and service. Each year five per- cent of the sophomore, junior and senior classes most qualified to represent these qualities are in- ducted into the National Honor Society. The Sophomores are classified os probationary mem- bers, but after one year they are able to become active, voting members. Directed by moderator Sr. Nora, members of the Notional Honor Society sponsored National Education Week at V. C. They hosted the annual induction tea for new members and their parents, and they served as guides and ushers for parents' nights. Programs and guest speakers for quar- terly honors assemblies were also arranged by N.H.S. Front Row. Left to right: K. Powers, K. Gobreski, S. Boyer, V. Swotzler, N. Matis, D. Lillard, J. Shreve. Row 2: M. Stubler, D. O'Connor, C. Yochim, S. Fenstermacher, H. Gobreski, M. Parker, M. Wylie. Row 3: R. Drelick, K. Bowie, W. Auli, M. Conrad, D. Gibbs, F. Rizzone, K. Powers, D. Harkins. But Can They Cook? Hostess Club The happy faces and friendly demeanor of the hostesses never fail to add an extra touch of warmth to the many gatherings at Venango Christian. However, pleasant- ness is not their only asset, since these girls are trained to serve with equal aplomb and efficiency whether the occa- sion be a faculty tea or a crowded banquet. Tutored in the fine art of serving by Home Economics instructor Miss Gretchen Hinz, they are a must for such events as athletic banquets, style shows, and par- ents nights. The Hostess Club was one of the first clubs organized, and now num- bers over thirty members. The activities of the group are directed by three stu- dent officers. President Theresa Smith, Vice President Anna Petulla, and Secre- tary-Treasurer Chris Brickley. Front row. Lett to right: L. Frank, C. Bucholz, K. Lechner, S. Siebert. Row 2: S. Schneider, C. Dziekciasz, R. Kollar, M. Boyle. Row 3: M. Porker, A. Kamer, S. Mortimer. Front row. Left to right: M. Wilson, S. Word, P. Word, C. Breene, D. Gormong, A. Petulla, S. Symons, M. McMahon, T. Smith, D. Lillard. Row 2: B. Anderton, R. Monorch, D. Kendzior, M. Conrad, K. Bowie, P. Alsbaugh, B. Coffrey, P. Rybok, C. Brickley, C. Welsh, K. Schwabenbauer. Front Row. Left to right: V. Paskie, B. Reichert. Row 2: S. Kowol, M. Serafin, B. Anderton, T. Hore, G. Anderton. Art Club Imagination Is Their Only Limit A school not only teaches practical skills, but fosters the aesthetic tastes of its students. Guided by Sr. Mary Bernard, the twelve mem- bers of the Art Club experiment with oils, balsa, gesso, and clay. Their work is entered in area art competition and always is the cen- ter of interest during the third quarter par- ents' night. But the practical is never neglected. They provide the settings for the style show and decorate the school bulletin boards. This year they extended their services from school to the community when they prepared Christmas dec- orations for the children's ward at the Oil City Hospital. The members meet weekly with club of- ficers Tom Hare and Mary Ellen Hynes to work on their projects and to plan activities. In March the twelve members and other art students visited the Cleveland Art Museum. 95 Left to right: R. Perrett, J. Wilson, M. Hynes, J. Shreve. When They Speak, People Listen Front row. Left to right: M. Rizzone, C. Kresenski, M. Guth, C. Welsh, M. Boyle, J. Swonder, K. Welsh, M. McMohon. Row 2: L. Megnin, K. Kozek, H. Gobreskl, R. Fisher, W. Boyer, J. Shreve, J. Mortin. Row 3: P. Gobreski, L. Potoki, D. Harkins, M. Pork- er, G. Boyer, G. Lynch, T. Harvey, J. Gabreski. Forensics Club The Forensic Club encourages its mem- bers to accuracy and clarity of expression, and provides valuable experience for those who wish to increase their confidence and poise in public speaking. At Venango Christian the speech program is divided in- to nine categories: prose reading, poetry reading, prepared oratory, original oratory, extemporaneous speech, drama, humor, debate and student congress. Since this year fewer members were ac- tive in the club, they participated in speech competition on an intra-school basis only. However, they did perform a demonstration debate early in the year for the Franklin Parent Association. During the year senior members of the club have been active in coaching the less-experi- enced junior members in anticipation of their entry into diocesan speech competi- tion next year. Service Club. Left to right: M. May, L. Meehan, J. Koy, P. Gesing, J. Martyna, T. Clinger, L. Konetsky, K. Woloszyn. 96 Serving School And Community Front row. Left to right: M. O'Connor, N. Cirincione, J. Allen. Row 2: M. Wylie, D. Stroub, A. Komer, S. Mortimer, M. Smith. Row 3: K. Gobreski, R. Monarch. Service Club With the combined forces of the Mission Club and Junior Red Cross, the newly-formed Service Club work- ed this year to raise money for the missions and to aid the Oil City Hos- pital Auxiliary. The thirty-five mem- bers, with Sr. Norma Jean and Sr. Mary Andrew, made favors for chil- dren in the hospital and visited pa- tients in area nursing homes. Their bake sales and car washes supple- mented the gum-chewing fines col- lected in the school to support the missions. Front row. Left to right: M. Porker, M. Lenney, P. Donze, J. Hugar, J. Groner, D. Gahr, S. Siebert, P. Groner. Row 2: K. Lechner, C. Everman, C. Brickley, M. Stubler, C. Kresenski, J. Wujcik, M. Reardon, M. Hibbard, R. Barrett. 97 Sister Mary David, O.S.B., Choral Director. Front row, left to right: K. Gabreski, S. Ward, M. Boyle, D. Marchibroda, M. Faller, S. Boyer, T. Reinsel, O. Lobough, C. Morgan, T. McLaughlin, R. Feroz, P. Hynes, L. Pintal, A. Daugherty, C. Fitzgerald, S. Garbacz, M. Huey, T. Makow- ski, H. Hovis, M. McMahon, R. Schreckengost, P. Fletcher, S. Ward, D. Rodgers, L. Frank, C. Bucholz, F. Kocan, B. Slonski, L. Stover, J. Swonder, A. Petulla, D. Gormong, M. O'Connor, J. Weaver, K. Rearick, C. Summerville. Row 2: S. Kowol, K. Bruce, P. Drelick, P. Shannahan, K. Ebbert, S. Schneider, F. Feroz, J. Shreve, R. Powers, M. Kelley, B. Bagnato, B. Drelick, S. Kollar, T. Bruneau, S. Moynihan, C. Miller, M. Rogon, M. Masson, K. Moron, F. Carnes, M. Allio, D. Koerner, K. Floherty. Bringing Music To The City Practice makes perfect! And no one believes in this adage more than Venango's choral director, Sr. Mary David. The choral group, one hundred and eighty voices strong, practices four modules a week and one hour every Tuesday evening. These practice sessions polish the performances giv- en by the group for local church and social organizations, and for the V.C.H.S. students. Although this was her first year at Venango Christian, Sr. Mary David sparked the success of the choral group. Mem- bership increased and spirit soared. Sister chose and arranged the choral material, taped the musical accompaniment, and scheduled the group's singing engagements. The high point of the year for the group was cutting its own album for local sale, and much of the year's work focused on that. Practice intensified; numbers had to be worked to perfection before they could be taped for the record. In- dividuals auditioned, and soloists were chosen to be featured in several selections. Even the album cover was designed by one of the choral members. Choral B. Moran, C. Scopetti, P. Rybak, P. Fink, M. Pastrick, M. Carnes, M. Reardon, F. Cihon, P. Ward, P. Alsbaugh. Row 3: M. Rizzone, L. Banner, M. Smith, S. Siebert, A. Reed, K. Powers, J. Karg, S. Fenstermacher, W. Boyer, J. Wilson, E. Wojtowicz, M. Johnson, E. Caffrey, C. Weaver, M. Guth, M. McMahon, M. Wilson, C. Breene, P. Bowie, N. Matis, P. Groner, J. Wujcik, R. Barrett, V. Swatzler, B. Morgan, B. Morgan, C. Welsh, C. Dziekciasz, J. Allen, D. King. Row 4: B. Caffrey, H. Gabreski, P. Fitzgerald, K. Schwabenbauer, M. Amadio, C. Yochim, M. Wilson, D. Lillard, G. Guth, H. Zacherl, D. Heald, J. Donze, D. Moran, M. Serafin, J. Martin, C. Eisenman, J. Deemer, P. Leta, T. Arseneau, C. Straub, K. Andres, L. Lamberton, S. Niederriter, L. Valdes, K. Lechner, T. Smith, S. Singer, V. Spatharos, M. Hibbard, J. Hugar, C. Kresenski. C. Krawczyk, M. Healy, N. Cirincione, M. Lenney, M. Wylie, D. Straub. Row 5: F. Rizzone, P. Gabreski, J. Gabreski, A. Bruneau, R. Drelick, G. Anderton, S. Hanna, F. Kowal, N. Hrinya, P. York, M. Wilkinson, V. Niederriter, L. Megnin, J. Stubler, T. Lauer, C. Sch- wobenbauer, R. Monarch, M. Stubler, B. Piendel, K. Powers, C. Kutch, J. Cartwright, K. Kukla, M. Parker, S. Mortimer, A. Kamer, P. Donze, B. Anderton, K. Bowie. 99 Printing Club Left to right: C. Summerville, L. Stover, A. Komer, S. Mortimer, M. Carnes. A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words? The Printing and Photo Clubs are as much classes as they are activities. There are sev- eral modules during the school week set aside specifically for the graphic and photographic arts, and often work continues past the reg- ular school hours. Sr. Mary Peter directs the students' work on several projects, and they re- ceive academic credit for their endeavors. The Photo Club dark room—a bit myster- ious to the uninitiated—is filled with equip- ment such as a cold head enlarger, Exacta copy camera, and Robertson offset camera. The members supply the many photo needs of the school, working closely with The Barque and Saga staffs. The Printing Club continues to be one of the most active in the school. With the Photo Club, they form the organization known as the Voyager Press. They not only supply the office material, programs, and tickets for many school activi- ties, but do printing work for several outside organizations. Their modern equipment in- cludes varitypes, a plate burner, paper cut- ters, and two presses, the newest a Royal Zenith press from Czechoslovakia. Left to right: M. Miller, S. Deemer, H. Erich, M. Jocoby. Front row. Left to right: F. Rizzone, T. Harvey. Row 2: D. Slater, L. Pataki, S. Brzezinski. Photo Club Steve Brzezinski and Don Slater develop prints in Venango's well-equipped darkroom. The Barque Fronf row. Left to right: J. Weaver, K. Rearick, C. Straub, D. Gahr, J. Swonder, K. Welsh, M. Boyle. Row 2: J. Shreve, J. Cart- wright, K. Lechner, S. Siebert, T. Smith, F. Cihon, L. Stover. Row 3: L. Megnin, B. Anderton, D. Tompsett, K. Kozek, M. Smith, D. King, S. Singer, L. Pataki. The People Behind The Papers And Posters Venango's magazine, The Barque, is com- pletely a student publication. It contains short stories, poems, and news articles written by the students themselves. Unlike most other school publications, all of the layout and printing is also done by the students. Working closely with the Printing and Photo Clubs, The Barque's layout staff see the magazine through from paste-up to collating. This year, under the direction of Sr. Mary Peter and Sr. Lois Marie, The Barque adopted a new format. Each issue spotlighted one problem facing youth today; focus topics were drinking, cheating, and conformity and rebellion. School news was covered as usual, but world-wide events were also included to broaden the magazine's scope. A Washington correspondent—V.C. alum- nus David Swatzler, who attends Georgetown Uni- versity—added to this new, wider outlook. You can't miss 'em at the games—confetti, sirens, cheers, drums. This year the pep club has a new look. Directed by Mrs. Ella Crisman and President Pam Rybak, the club has grown to one of the school's largest. One innovation of School Spirit this year was the male cheerleader squad. Another was that fragrant popcorn they sold at our basketball games. They still sold the old fa- vorites—hot dogs—and they still held the annual bake sale. These financial ventures added needed dollars to the treasury. Never have there been so many posters as this year—remember that last game with Titusville? It was the pep club who wrote the scripts for the rallies, and this year they decorated the foyer with 24 victory posters— signs of a successful season. 102 Front row. Left to right: C. Scopetti, K. Moran, R. Schrekengost, L. Pintol, B. Bagnoto, M. McMahon. Row 2: F. Kowal, C. Fitzgerald, P. Hynes, K. Andres, K. Schwabenbauer, B. Rusnock, D. Lillard, S. Garbacz, D. Moran, E. Wojtowicz. Pep Club Front row. Left to right: T. Reinsel, D. Garmong, F. Feroz, T. Hare. Row 2: C. Bucholz, M. Boyle, S. Ward, P. Alsbough, M. McMahon, P. Ward, M. Wilson, M. Porker, T. Smith, L. Frank, P. Shannahan, M. Pastrick, M. Smith, S. Siebert, J. Henderson. Row 3: H. Gabreski, P. Fitzgerald, C. Welsh, B. Morgan, B. Caffrey, D. Lillard, K. Gabreski, K. Bruce, B. Morgan, S. Boyer, G. Eckert, C. Dziekciasz, S. Schneider. 103 Front row. Left to right: G. McGinty, J. Shreve, F. Cihon, C. Kutch, K. Powers, J. Cortwright. Row 2: J. Crowford, B. Piendel, F. Rizzone, L. Potoki. Yearbook The spring yearbook seminar in Franklin was a big help, but there was a lot to learn. One of the first official tasks was the pic- ture sale. Those pics always cause a lot of interest. Summer vacation, and meetings every two weeks. August, and the patron campaign was about to begin. September brought back the students, and our sub- scription salesmen, and also time to begin those class pictures. And there was a dead- line in just a few months. January, and a good time to get some snow pictures, if it would only snow. One deadline out of the way, and time for a party. February, and the Saga '70 staff is already chosen, but we sold those golden derbies. March, time for the final deadline, and some rest. Photographers Frank Rizzone ond Leonord Potoki size up o shot for Saga. 104 Into Our Second Season Left to right: Business Manager Georgette McGinty, Co-editors Kathy Powers and Fran Cihon, Editor-in-Chief Jeff Crawford. 105 Left to right: Literory Editor Jane Cartwright, Art Editor Bev Piendel, Literary Editor Cami Kutch, Production Manager John Shreve. Senior Directory Patricio Pot'' Alsbaugh, 810 East Third, Oil City, Nursing: Student Council 1, Pep Club 3-4, Health Club 3, Style Show 1, Prom Comm. 3, Hostess 4, Girls' Basketball 4, Choral 4. Albert Diamond Amore, 1514 West First, Oil City: Football 1-2-3-4, Football Co-captain 4, Basketball 1-2-3-4. Barbara Barb Andcrton, 280 Hasson Ave., Oil City, College: CSMC 1-2-3, Art Service 4, Barque 4, Student Council 4, CYC 1, Choral 1-2-3-4, Prom Comm. 3. Victoria Vicky Arseneau, 512 West First, Oil City, College: CSMC 3, Art Service 4, Prom Comm. 3. William Bill Aull, 112 Innis St., Oil City, College: Forensics 1-2, NHS 3-4. Donald Hutch Bellinger, 398 Bissell Ave., Oil City, Air Force: Foot- ball 1-2, Class Play 4. Karen Bowie, 125 Wyllis St., Oil City, College: Forensics 3, Pep Club 4, Health Club 3, Hostess Club 4, Action 3-4. Catherine Breene Breene, 138 West Third, Oil City. Airlines: Choral 4, Girls' Basketball Manager 4, Pep Club 2-4, Hostess Club 4. Linda Mama Frank, 35 Fisher Ave., Oil City, Nursing: Forensics 1- 2-3, Choral 1-2-3-4, Cheerleading 4, Homecoming Court 4, Class Officer 4, Girls' Basketball 3, Hostess Club 4, Pep Club 2- 3-4, Prom Comm. 3, Student Council 3, Closs Play 4, Style Show 1-3. Jerome Lou Frowls Frawley, 609 Bissell Ave., Oil City, Navy: Foot ball 1-2, Class Play 4. Helen Hcl Gabrcski, 105 Woodland Dr., Oil City, College: NHS 4, Cheerleading 3-4, Forensics 1-2-3-4, Choral 1-2-4, Pep Club 2-3-4, Health Club 3, Hostess Club 4, Girls' Basketball 1-2, Homecoming Court 3, Christmas Dance Queen 4, Model U N. 4. James Gabby Gabreski, 1305 Grondview Rd., Oil City, College: NHS 2-3, President 4, Student Council 1, Forensics 1-2-3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Prom Comm. 3, Class Play 4, Variety Show 2. Paul Gobreski, 1305 Grandview Rd., Oil City, College: Forensics 1-2- 3-4, Science and Math Club 1-2-3-4, Choral 1-2-3-4, Bond I-2-3-4, Closs Play 4, Variety Show 2. Daniel Garbs Garbacz, 57 Spruce St., Oil City, Technical School. John Mike Govin, 206 West Fifth St., Oil City, College: Class Play 4, Prom Comm. 3. Albert Raoul Bruneau, Deep Hollow Road, College: Choral 3-4, Class Play 4, Prom Comm. 3. Kathleen Kathy Gavin, 206 West Fifth, Oil City, Airlines: CSMS 1-2, Variety Show 2-3-4, Closs Play 4, Prom Comm. 3, Pep Club 4. Christine Chris Bucholz, 233 Hoffman Ave., Oil City, Nursing: Cheerleading 3-4, Choral 2-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Class Play 4, Hostess Club 4, Health Club 3, Christmas Court 4, Prom Comm. 3, Style Show 1. Brigid Brig Coffrey, 818 West First, Oil City, College: Girls Basketball Captain 3-4, Pep Club 4, CSMC 1-2-3, Choral 1-2-4, Student Council 3, Prom Comm. 3, Hostess Club 4. Jane Margaret Cartwright, 218 Oak Rd., Oil City, College: Barque 1-2-3-4, Yearbook 4, Choral 1-2-4, Pep Club 2, Forensics 3, Variety Show 2, Style Show 1-3-4, Prom Comm. 3. Patricia Jane Groner, 620 West First, Oil City, College: Mission Club 4, Tag Day 4, Choral 4, JRC 4. Ralph Guth, Oil City, College: Science Club 2-3-4. James Gum Gammello, 600 Halyday Run Rd., Oil City, College: Football 1-2, Defensive Captain 4, Prom Comm. 3, Pep Club 4, Cheerleading 4. Daniel Hark Harkins, 12 Paul Revere Rd., Oil City, College: Foren- sics 1-2-3-4, Math Club 1-2-3, Choral 2, Variety Show 2. Frances Fran Cihon, 1208 West First, Oil City, College: Barque 1-2-3, Editor 4, Forensics 1-2, Student Council 1, NHS 2-3-4, Prom Co-Choirman 3, Choral 4, Model U.N. 4, Great Books 1-2, Style Show 3, Yearbook Co-editor 4. Mike Cir Cirincione, 139 West Third, Oil City, College: Golf 3-4, Football 4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 3-4, Variety Show 2, Choral 1-2, Prom Comm. 3. Mary Conrad, 338 Pacific St., Franklin, College: Science Club Secre- tary 2, Pep Club 2-3-4, Cheerleading 2-3, Captain 4, NHS 2-3-4, Homecoming Court 1, Choral 1, Model U.N. 3, Prom Comm. 3, Banquet Chairman 3, Class Officer 1. Jeffrey Crawford, 235 Hoffman Ave., Oil City, College: Yearbook Editor 4, Student Council 1, Science and Math Club 4. Terrence Harry Culp, 165 Mayer St., Oil City, College. Patrick P.J. Hcoly, 210 Center St., Franklin, College: Forensics 1-2, Math Club 3, (.lass Play 4. Timothy Crusher Healy, 11 Hone Ave., Oil City, Navy: Football 1-2-3-4, Class Ploy 4, Prom Comm. 3. John Hender Henderson, 201 Division St., Oil City, College: Student Council 2-3-4, Class Officer 3, Prom Chairman 3, Football 2-3-4, Pep Club Vice-President 4, Cheerleading 4. Christopher Chris Huger, 917 Buffalo St., Franklin, College: Prom Comm. 3, Math Club 1-2, Student Worker 3. Mary Ellen Hynes, 7 Crawford St., Oil City, College: CSMC 1-2, Treasurer 3, Student Council 2, Art Service Secretary-Treosurer 4, Prom Comm. 3. Guy Squirrel Johnson, Franklin, College: Closs Ploy 4. Kathleen Kathy DeCorte, 408 West Second St., Oil City, Business School: Closs Play 4, Varitypist 3-4. Patricia Tish Donze, 412 West Third, Oil City, College: Mission Club 1-2-3-4, Vice-President 2, Choral 4, Action 3-4, Tag Day 4. Mory Cothy Everman, 322 Center St., Franklin, Business School: JRC 2-3, President 4, Mission Club 2-3-4, Tag Day 1-2-3-4. Francis Fee Feroz, Seneca, College: Choral 4, Band 4, Class Play 4, Moss Guitar 4, Prom Comm. 3, Cheerleading 4. Patricia Fitz Fitzgerald, 52 Smithman St.. Oil City, College: Cheer- leading 2-3-4, Class Play 4, Forensics 1-2-3, Choral 1-2-3-4, Pep Club f-2-3-4, Christmas Court 4, Hostess Club 4. Patricia Pat Fletcher, 1013 Central Ave., Oil City, Business School: JRC 1-4, Tag Day 2-3-4, Graphic Arts 3-4, Prom Comm. 3, Choral 1-2. James Jim Karg, 316V Hoffman Ave., Oil City, College: Student Council 2-3-4, Football 3-4, Basketball 1-2-3, Pep Club 3-4, Fo- rensics 1-2, Prom Comm. 3. Martha Marti Kay, 49 Pearl Ave., Oil City, Employment: Health Club 1, Tag Day 4. James Kels Kelly, 51 Moran St., Oil City, College: Football 1-2-3- 4, Prom Comm. 3, Pep Club 4, Science Club 1-2. Denise Dcnnie Kendzior, 142 Grant St., Franklin Nursing: CSMC 2-4, CYC 1, Choral 3-4, JRC 2-4, Hostess 1-2, Prom Comm. 3. Rita Kollar, 1034 Elk St., Franklin, College: Art Club 1-2-3- Great Books 2, Forensics 3, Prom Comm. 3, Style Show 1-3, Student Council 2, Class Officer 3, CYC 1, Hostess Club 4, NHS 3, Treasurer 4. John Koze Koziara, 10 Maple Ave., Oil City, College: Football 4. 106 Korcn Kukla, 608 Cooper Ave., Oil City, College: Choral 1-3-4, Math Club 2, Sacred Heart Club 1-2, Mission-Red Cross 4, Sodality 1-2, Pep Club 4, Yearbook Typist 4. Camillo Comi Kutch, 1119 Liberty St., Franklin, College: Forensics 1-2, Barque 1-2-3-4, Yearbook 4, Pep Club 2-3, Cass Play 4, Choral 1-4, Candystripers 3, Hostess Club 4, Style Show 1-3-4, Prom Comm. 3. Diana Di Lillard, 522 West Third, Oil City, College: Great Books 1-2, Forensics 2, Prom Comm. 3, CSMC 3, Girls' Basketball 3-4, Hostess Club 4, NHS 4, Pep Club 4, Style Show 1-3-4. Oliver Ollie Lobaugh, Seneca: Class Officer 1, Student Council 1, Class Play 4, Choral 4, Prom Comm. 3. David Goon Lynch, 104 Moran St., Oil City, College: Football 3-4, Basketball 2-3-4, Golf 3-4, Prom Comm. 3. Gerald Jerry Lynch, Oil City, College: Science Club 2-3-4, Pep Club 4, Forensics 3-4, Variety Show 2-3-4, Choral 2-3-4, Prom Comm. 3. John Jack Malene, 17 Kramer Ave., Oil City, Technical School: Prom Comm. 3. Martha Mansfield, 314 Hoffman Ave., Oil City, Nursing: JRC 2-3-4, CSMC 2-3-4, Choral 1-2-3, Band 1, Prom Comm. 3. Georgette George McGinty, 11291 2 Otter St., Franklin, College: Barque 1, Choral 1, Forensics 3, CbMC 4, Yearbook Bus. Manager 4. Timothy Mac McIntyre, 268 Bissell Ave., Oil City, Art School: Senior Class Play 4, Prom Comm. 3. Mary Alice McMahon, 115 Hoffman Ave., Oil City, College: JRC 1, Class Officer 2, Model U.N. 3-4, Art Service 3, Health Club 3, Forensics 3. Mary Missy McMahon, 2 Rich St., Oil City, College: Pep Club 4, Basketball Team 1-4, Hostess Club 4, Style Show 1-4. Charles Head Morgan, 401 East Third St., Oil City, Technical School: Band 4, choral 4, Class Play 4, Mass Guitar 4, Student Worker 3. Michael Nips Nalepa, 235 Grant St., Franklin, College: Football 4, Basketball 3-4. William Buffalo Nicklin, 1114 Buffalo St., Franklin, Business School: Football 4, Pep Club 4, Class Play 4. Jonathan Dan OXonnor, Fryburg: Basketball 1-2-3-4, Golf 3-4, Prom Comm. 3, Student council 1, Honor Society 3-4, Class Officer 2. David Olszowka, 314 Jefferson St., College: Radio Club 1, Band 1, Student Council 2, Prom Comm. 3, Class Play 4. Joseph Jomotek Omiatek, 316 Bissell Ave., Business School: Class Play 4. Anna Petulla, 611 West Front St., Nursing: Pep Club 1-2-3, Hostess Club 4, Health Club 3, Choral 4, CYC 1, Class Play 4, Prom Comm. 3, Style Show 1-3-4. Beverly Bev Piendel, Riverside Dr., Oil City, College: JRC 1-2-3-4, Secretary-Treasurer 1, Choral 1-3-4, CSMC 4, Pep Club 4, Hostess Club 4, Prom Comm. 3, Class Play 4, Yeorbook Staff 4, Variety Show 4. Kathleen Kath Powers, 1523 West First, Psychologist; Student Council 1, Forensics 1, Choral 1-2-4, Variety Show 2, Barque 2-3-4, Yearbook Co-editor 4, Style Show 1, Pep Club 2-3, National Honor Society 4. James Jim-boy Rapp, 708 North St., Oil City, Business School: Student Council 4, Class Play 4, Pep Club 4, Prom Comm. 3. Thomas Rense Reinsel, 2 Pork Ave., Oil City, College: Choral 4, Class Play 4, Prom Comm. 3, Mass Guitar 4. Francis Frank Rizzone, 604 North St., Oil City, College: Prom Comm. 3, Forensics 2, Radio Club 1-2-3-4, Choral 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 4, National Honor Society 2-3-4, Class Play 4, Varsity Show 2-3-4. Joseph C.J. Copas Rusnock, 15 Meadowview Lane, Oil City, College: Football 1-2-3-4, Student Council 1-3, Class Officer 4. Pamela Pam Rybak, 825 Grandview Rd., Oil City, Nursing: Pep Club 1-2-3-4, President, Forensics 1-2, Hostess Club 4, Choral 1-2-3-4, Variety Show 2-3, Model U.N. 4, Student Council 2, Science Club 2, Girls' Volley Ball Team 3, President's Physical Fitness Team 3, JRC 2-4. Kristine Schwab Schwabenbauer, 1601 West Second, Oil City, Nursing: Folk Dancing 1, Choral 1-2-3-4, Student Council 1-4, JRC Treasurer 3, Girls” Basketball Manager 3-4, Prom Comm. 3, Pep Club 3-4, Hostess Club 4, Health Club 3, Style Show 1-3. Daniel Legs Serafin, 109 Clarion St., Oil City: Class Play 4, Student Worker. John Shreve, 403 West Seventh, Oil City, College: Barque 3-4, Year- book Production Manager 4, Choral 1-2-3-4, Forensics 1-2-3-4, Art Service 4, Class Play 4, Variety Show 2-4, Prom Comm. 3, Model U.N. 3-4, NHS 4, Great Books 1-2. James Weed Siebert, 405 Wyllis St., Oil City, College: Forensics 1-2-3, Football 4, Choral 4, Student Council President 4, Student Worker, School Band 3-4, Basketball Statistician 3, Mass Guitar 4. Susan Sue Singer, 507 Plumer St., Oil City, College: CSMC Secre- tary 3, 2-4, JRC 3, Choral 2-4, Barque 4. Barbara Barb Slonski, 49 Elk St., Oil City, Business School: JRC 2-4, Choral 2-4, CSMC 4, Pep Club 4, Hostess Club 2, Style Show 1. Theresa Smith, 511 Central Ave., Oil City, Nursing: Choral 4, Hostess Club Pres. 4, JRC 4, CSMe 3, Prom Comm. 3, Style Show 1, Pep Club 3-4, Health Club 3. Lawrence Future Man Sosnowski, 511 North St., Oil City, Business School. Sandra S.B. Symons, 58 Pearl Ave., Oil City, College: JRC I, Student Council Treas. 2, NHS 2-3-4, Girls' Volleyball 3, Forensics 2, Prom Comm. 3, Hostess Club 4, Great Books 1-2, Pep Club 4, CYC 1, Style Show 1-4, Variety Show 2-3-4. Gregory Greg Tompkins, 306 Orange St., Oil City, College: Foot ball 2-3-4, Class Play 4, Prom Comm. 3. Laura Valdes Dovila, 1119 Liberty St., Franklin, College: Choral 4. Patricia Pat Word, 226 Bissell Ave., Oil City, College: JRC 4, Student Council 3, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Hostess Club 4, Class Play 4, Choral 4, Style Show 1-3-4. Samuel Som Word, 18 Pearl Ave., Oil City, College: Football 1, Basketball 1-2, Math Club 1, Class Play Producer 4. Sandra Sandy Ward, 18 Pearl Ave., Oil City, Business School: Choral 4, Style Show 2-3-4, Variety Show 2-3-4, CSMC 3-4, Pep Club 4, Prom Comm. 3. Sharon Squaw Ward, 18 Pearl Ave., Oil City, Airlines: Choral 1-2-4, Variety Show 1-2-4, Student Council 2, Art Service 1-2, CSMC 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 3-4, Girls' Bosketboll Team 3-4, Hostess Club 1-4, Prom Comm. 3. Mary Hopie Wilson, 204 Reed St., Oil City: Student Council 2-4, Choral 1-2-4, Girls' Basketball 3-4, CSMC 1-2-3, Pep Club 3-4, JRC 1, Model U.N. 4, Hostess Club 4, Prom Comm. 3, Style Show 1. John Wis Wisniewski, 407 East Third, Oil City, College: Math Club 2, Radio Club Pres. 2, Class Play 4. Christine Chris Yochim, 409 West Third, Oil City, College: Student Council Vice-Pres. 4, NHS 3-4, Cheerleading 3-4, Model U.N. 4, Prom Chairman 3, Girls' Basketball Team 3-4, Art Service 3, Science Club 2, Pep Club 3-4, Style Show 2. Thomas Zack Zacherl, Star Route, Venus, Draftsman: Graphic Arts 1, Choral 1, Football 2-3, Manager. 107 Allen, Jone: 52, 97, 99 Allio, Mory: 44, 99 Alsbough, Potricia: 21, 56, 86, 94, 99, 103 Amadio, Margaret: 48, 99 Amore, Albert Joseph: 10, 18, 23, 56, 74, 75, 76, 80 Amore, Nicky: 47, 81 Amore, William Anderton, Barbara: 23, 38, 56, 92, 94, 95, 102 Anderton, Catherine: 45, 86 Anderton, George: 55, 95, 99 Andres, Kothryn: 51, 92, 99, 103 Antoun, Rev. Lawrence: 30, 31 Arseneau, Taryn: 49, 99 Arseneou, Victoria: 57 Aull, William: 57, 93 Bagnato, Bcnadetto: 16, 50 Bognato, Barry: 45, 90, 99, 103 Balot, Stephen: 16, 50 Banner, Lisa: 46, 99 Barrett, Antoinette: 57 Barrett, Rebecca: 97, 99 Bauer, Roger: 55 Bayer, Gregory: 46, 90, 96 Bellinger. Donald: 14, 57 Biondi, Donald: 55 Bobal, Rev. Joseph: 32 Bowie, Karen: 57, 93, 94, 99 Bowie, Paula: 47, 99 Boyer, Susan: 54 , 93.99, 103 Boyer, Wolter: 47. 92, 96, 99 Boyle, Mory: 53, 94, 96, $9, 102, 103 Braegen, Sr. Rose Mory: 33 Breene, Catherine: 39, 57, 62, 86, 94, 99 Brickley, Christine: 53, 94, 97 Bnckley, Margaret: 48 Brickley, Paul: 46, 74, 92 Bruce, Karen: 55, 86, 92, 99, 103 Bruneau, Albert: 14, 23, 57, 99 Bruneou, Theresa: 45, 99 Brzezinski, Janet: 45 Brzezinski, Stephen: 48, 101 Bucholz, Christine: 11, 14, 22, 57, 79, 94, 99, 103 Bulishok, Sr. Lois Marie: 35 Burchanowski, John: 51 Burke, Mory: 53 Burns, Larry: 52, 74 Burns, Robert: 49, 50, 74, 81 Caecavo, Joseph: 54 Caffrey, Brig.d: 57, 86, 87, 94, 99, 103 Coffrey, Eileen: 49, 86, 99 Caffrey, James: 47, 81 Callahan, Sr. Mary David: 38, 98 Camp, Kevin: 54 Campagna, Mrs. Virginia: 41 Cornes, Frances: 46, 99 Carnes, Mary: 23, 55, 99, 100 Carone, Anthony: 49 Corrig, John: 54, 81, 84 Cartwright, Jane: 58,99, 102, 104, 105 Cassano, Marie: 49 Cepeda, Miss Anna Mario: 37 Chalot, William: 55 Chittister, Sr. Mary Peter: 19, 35, 38 Cihon, Fronces: 58, 93, 99, 102, 104, 105 Cirincione, Michael: 58, 74, 80, 84 Cirincione. Nancy: 55, 86, 97, 99 Clinger, Theresa: 49, 86, 96 Connery, Stephen: 71 Conrad, Mory: 58, 79, 93, 94 Coyne, Joseph: 53, 80 Crawford, Jeffrey: 58, 90, 104, 105 Crisman, Mrs. Ella: 40, 86 Cudzil Michael: 9, 45, 92 Culp, Terrence: 58 Curran, Sr. Nora: 37 Daugherty, Ann: 22, 47, 86, 99 DeCorte, Kathleen: 14, 58 DeCorte, Thomas: 48 Deemer, Jean: 50, 86, 99 Deemer, Stephen: 47, 100 Dolecki, Michael: 74, 80 Dollinger, Rev. John: 30, 31, 35 Donze, John: 47, 99 Donze, Potricia: 58, 97, 99 Drelick, Barbara: 46 Drelick, Elaine: 99 Drelick, Patricia: 44, 99 Drelick, Richard: 55, 91, 93, 99 Driscoll, James: 55 Dudo, Joseph: 48 Dymski, Sr. Anne Marie: 14,35 Dziekciasz, Charmaine: 54, 94, 99, 103 Ebbert, Kathy: 45, 99 Ebbert, Mr. Robert: 41 Eckert, Gretchen: 52, 79, 103 Eckert, Richard: 9, 45. 74. 81 Eckert, Mr. Williom: 80, 83 Eisenman, Constance: 46, 99 Erick, Harold: 46, 74, 100 Evermon, Delores: 48 Everman, Mory Catherine: 58, 92, 97 Faller, Mary Helen: 16, 45, 99 Farster, Terry: 46 Fedorek, Daniel: 49, 92 Fenstermacher, Stephen: 53, 74, 91, 93, 99 Feroz, Francis: 12, 14, 59, 99, 103 Feroz, Gary: 47, 74. 99 Feroz, Ronald: 47, 99 Fink, Potricia: 53, 99 Fisher, Robert: 51, 96 Fitzgerald, Connie: 51, 79, 99, 103 Fitzgerald, Patricia: 14, 22, 23, 59, 78, 99, 103 Fitzpatrick, Mary: 49 Flaherty, James: 51, 74, 80, 92 Flaherty, Katherine: 47, 99 Flanagan, Sr. Mary Regina: 33 Fletcher, Kim: 46, 74 Fletcher, Patricia: 14, 59 Fletcher, Paulette: 48, 79, 99 Fletcher, Virginia: 49 Flis, Margaret: 48 Fornof, Douglas: 20. 52, 80, 91 Fox, Richard: 47, 90 Frank, Linda: 14, 22, 23, 41, 56, 59, 78, 94, 99, 103 Frawley, Jerome: 14, 59 Frawley, Martin: 55 Freebourn, Donald: 48 Freeboum, Rita: 59 Gabreski, Bridget: 47, 92 Gabreski, Helen: 11, 22, 23, 59, 78, 93, 96, 99, 103 Gabreski, James: 14, 59, 90, 93, 96, 99 Gabreski, Karen: 53, 86, 93, 97, 99, 103 Gabreski, Kevin: 50, 84 Gabreski, Paul: 14, 15, 60, 90, 96, 99 Gahr, Dianna: 55, 97, 102 Gahr, Lorry: 55 Gammello, James: 19, 22, 60, 74 Gannon, Philip: 13, 60 Garbacz, Daniel: 60 Garbacz, Mark: 48, 74. 80, 82, 90 Garin, Mrs. Mary Jo: 3l Garmong, Deborah: 39, 60, 94, 99, 103 Govin, Jean: 51 Gavin, John Michael: 14, 60 Gavin, Kathleen: 14, 60 Gesing, Patricia: 50, 96 Gibbs, Donald: 53, 93 Gillen, Robert: 45 Ginkel, Janice: 51 Groner, John: 34, 55, 74, 90 Groner, Judith: 53, 97 Groner, Patricia Jane: 61, 97, 99 Gureczny, Donna: 46 Gureczny, Teresa: 54 Guth, Gory: 44, 99 Guth, Mory: 46, 96, 99 Guth, Michael: 53, 90 Guth, Ralph Thomas: 52, 90 Hall, David: 50 Halloween Trogg, The: 17 Hanno, Sean: 47, 99 Harkins, Daniel: 61, 93, 96 Hare, Thomas: 34, 52, 4, 95, 103 Hartle, Rev. Rodney: 33, 74, 95, 103 Hortsell, Mary Ann: 50, 86 Hartsell, Mary Marsha: 50 Harvey, Thomas: 55. 96, 101 Heald, Donald: 45. 99 Healy, Mary: 40, 55, 99 Healy, Patrick: 14, 61 Healy, Timothy: 14, 62 Heher, William: 55 Henderson, John: 22, 23, 62, 74, 92, 103 Henderson, Mary: 46 Henry, William: 47 Hibbard, Mary: 54, 97 99 Hinz, Miss Gretchen: 32, 38 Hofmann, Sr. Virginia: 35 Homan, Peter: 53,91,92 Hovis, Helen: 46, 99 Hrinya, Nancy: 47, 99 Hugar, Christopher: 62 Huger, Julia: 55, 97. 99 Hughey, Mary: 8, 46, 99 Hynes, Mary Ellen. 62, 95 Hynes, Patrick: 21, 45, 90, 103 Hynes, Philip: 47, 99 Jacoby, Michael: 44, 100 Jacoby, Robert: 55, 91 Johnson, Frederick: 49, 90 Johnson, Guy: 14, 15, 63 Johnson, Marilyn: 45, 99 Kachik, Thomas: 51 Kamer, Ann: 55, 94, 97, 99, 100 Karg, James: 63, 74, 92 Karg, John: 52, 99 Kay, Julia: 51, 96 Kay, Martha: 63 Keating, Ruth: 46. 92 Kelley, Michael: 99 Kelly, James: 23, 63. 74 Keltz, Randy: 55, 74 Kendzior, Denise: 63, 94 King, Diane: 55, 99, 102 Kingsley, Sr. Norma Jeon: 36 Kinney, Frederick: Kleck, Michoel: 55, 90 Kleck, William: 46 Klescz, Mary Grace: 51 Kocan, Frances: 53, 99 Koerner, Deborah: 99 Kolbas, Sr. Rose Ann: 37 Kollar, Rita: 22, 63, 93, 94 Kollar, Susan: 46, 99 Konetsky, Linda: 51, 96 Kowal, Florence: 51,99, 103 Kowal, Susan: 44, 95, 99 Kozek, Karen: 50, 96, 102 Koziara, John: 12, 63, 74 Koziara, Lawrence: 46 Kramer, Sharon: 49 Krawczyk, Cecilia: 55, 99 Krebs, Rev. Gerard: 14, 35 Kresenski, Christine: 55, 96, 97, 99 Kukla, Karen: 63, 99 Kulinski, Salvatore: 55, 74 Kulinski, William: 45 Kutch, Camilla: 14, 23, 63, 99, 104, 105 Lamberton, Laura: 49, 99 Lane, Mr. Keith: 35, 40, 81 Lauer, Gerald: 46 Lauer, Mrs. Jeanette: 30 Lauer, Mary Theresa: 51, 86, 87, 99 Lechner, Karen: 53, 94, 97, 99, 102 Lenney, Marianne: 55, 92, 97, 99 Leta, Patricia: 39, 51,99 Lillard, Daniel: 44, 46, 74, 92, 99, 103 Lillard, Diana: 64, 86, 93. 94, 103 Lobaugh, Oliver: 12, 14, 15, z2, 64, 74, 99 Long, Mrs. Dorothy: 41 Lynch, David: 64, 74, 80, 83, 84 Lynch, Gerald: 64, 90, 96 Lynch, Martin: 50 Lynch, Patrick: 54 McDonald, Joseph: 45, 74 McDonald, Lynn: 17, 50, 80 McGinty, Georgette: 64, 104, 105 McIntyre, Richard: 46, 74, 81 McIntyre, Timothy: 14, 15, 64 McLaughlin, Thomas: 99 McMahon, Mary Alice: 64, 99 McMahon, Mary Ellen: 51 McMahon, Mary Margaret: 14 46, 96 McMahon, Mary Melissa: 65, 94, 99, 103 McMahon, Susan: 45, 86, 99, 103 McNerney, Joseph: 53 Makowski, Teresa: 45, 99 Malene, Daniel: 46 Malene, John: 14, 64 Mancini. Dennis: 45 Mansfield, Jayne: 50 Mansfield, Martha: 64 Martin, Jacqueline: 96, 99 Marchibroda, Diana: 48, 99 Martyna, Julia: 49, 96 Masson, Margaret: 47, 99 Masson, Dennis: 55 Matis, Nancy: 52, 93, 99 May, Marilyn: 48, 96 Meehan, Linda: 51,96 Megnin, Elizabeth: 49, 96, 99, 102 Miller, Christine: 47, 99 Miller, Gary Michael: 51, 74, 90 Miller, Michael Allen: 39, 48, 100 Monarch, Rose: 53, 94, 97, 99 Moran, Barbara: 45, 99 Moran, Diane: 47, 99, 103 Moran, Kathleen: 99, 103 Moran, Robert: 55, 81 Morgan, Barbara: 54, 99, 103 Morgan, Betsy: 52, 99, 103 Morgan, Charles: 13, 14, 23, 65, 99 Mortimer, Susan: 23. 53, 94, 97, 99, 100 Moynihan, Susan: 46, 99 Nalepa, Michael: 65, 74, 80 Nicklin, Richard: 51 Nicklin, William: 14, 65, 74 Niebling, Sr. Mary Bernard: 35, 38 Niederriter, David: 50, 74, 81 Niederriter, Edward: 52, 74, 81 Niederriter, Susan: 8, 22, 49, 92, 99 Niederriter, Victoria: 44, 99 Novicki, Richard: 54 O'Connor, Daniel: 23, 65, 74, 76, 80, 83, 84, 85, 93 O'Connor, Mary: 52, 97, 99 O'Connor, Thomas: 46, 74, 81 O'Keefe, Kathleen: 45 Olszowka, David: 14, 15, 65 Omiatek, John: 51 Omiatek, Joseph: 14, 65 Parker, Mary: 55, 93, 94, 96, 97, 99, 103 Paskie, Victoria: 19, 47, 95 Pastrick, Maureen: 52, 79, 99, 103 Pataki, Leonard: 49, 91, 92, 96, 101, 102, 104 Perrett, Rita: 44, 95 Petulla, Anna: 39, 65, 94, 99 Pfendler, Diane: 46 Piendel, Beverly: 14, 66, 99, 104, 105 Pintal, Lorraine: 50, 99, 103 Porter, Norman: 32, 45 Powers, Charles: 48, 74, 81, 92 Powers, Kathleen: 66, 93, 99, 104 Powers, Kevin: 55,91,93,99 Powers, Robert: 46, 92, 99 Pozza, Steven: 45 Proper, James: 54 Puleo, Lawrence: 54 Ragon, Mark: 52, 74, 81, 99 Ragon, Mary: 46 Rapp, James: 14, 66, 92 Rorick, Rev. Robert: 35 Reardon, Mary Lee: 54, 97, 99 Rearick, Julia: 67 Rearick, Kathleen: 55, 99, 102 Reed, Alan: 53, 99 Reed, James: 50 Reichert, Bernice: 51,95 Reinsel, Thomas: 14, 67, 99, 103 Rizzone, Francis: 14, 67, 99, 103 Rizzone, Marietta: 48, 96, 99 Rodgers, Denise: 54, 99 Rosenhamer, Rev. John: 35 Ruby, Mr. James: 35 Rusnock, Beverlee: 44, 103 Rusnock, David: 13, 22, 23, 56, 74, 77 Rybak, Pamela: 60, 67, 94, 99 Santor, Rev. John: 35 Schettler, Robert: 53 Schneider, Gerald: 52 Schneider, Gregory: 52, 74 Schneider, Louise: 45 Schneider, Susan: 55, 79, 94, 99, 103 Schrekengost, Renee: 48, 99, 103 Schwabenbauer, Cynthia: 39, 99 Schwabenbauer, Kristine: 8, 67, 86, 92, 94, 99, 103 Schwabenbauer, Michael: 49 Scopetti, Cynthia: 79, 99, 103 Serafin, Daniel: 14, 68 Serafin, Dennis: 50, 74, 81 Serafin, Martha: 45, 95, 99 Shannahan, Patricia: 20, 22, 53, 99, 103 Shreve, John: 14, 68, 93, 95, 96, 99, 102, 104 Siebert, James: 68, 74, 92 Siebert, Marlene: 47, 92 Siebert, Sharon: 52, 94, 97, 99, 102, 103 Singer, Susan: 68, 99, 102 Slater, Donald: 50. 74, 81,91, 101 Slonski, Barbara: 13, 22, 68, 99 Smayda, Michelle: 49, 86 Smith, Madeline: 55, 97, 99, 102, 103 Smith, Theresa: 68, 94, 99, 102, 103 Soborowski, Randall: 48, 74, 77 Solle, Gary: 50 Sosnowski, Lawrence: 68 Spacht, Sr. Mary Andrew: 32, 33 Spatharos, Vikki: 55, 99 Stack, John: 46 Stack, Mary: 48 Stanton, Thomas: 55, 80 Stemmier, Mr. David: 11, 18, 32, 40, 74, 75, 76, 80, 84 Stiller, Millard: 55, 80 Stover, Linda: 55, 99, 100, 102 Straub, Christine: 51, 86, 99, 102 Straub, Doris: 54, 97, 99 Stubler, Jane: 49, 92, 99 Stubler, John: 54 Stubler, Mary Ellen: 53, 92, 93, 97, 99 Sullivan, Kevin: 54, 92 Summerville, Catherine: 55, 99, 100 Swatzler, Valerie: 54, 93, 99 Swonder, Joan: 55, 96, 99, 102 Symons, Sandra: 68, 93, 94 Szalewicz, Robert: 44 Taft, Dennis: 53 Tobin, Donald: 53, 90 Tobin, Sr. Maureen: 30, 36 Todhunter, Rose Mary: 50 Tompkins, David: 5j, 90. 91 Tompkins, Gregory: 14, 68, 74 Tompsett, Debbie: 45, 86, 102 Valdes, Laura: 37, 69, 99 Venturella, John: 55, 90 Wollaston, Mr. Robert: 32 Ward, Patricia: 14, 22, 25, 69, 94, 99, 103 Ward, Samuel: 9, 14, 69 Ward, Sandra: 14, 70, 99 Ward, Sharon: 23, 70, 84, 87, 94, 99, 103 Ward, Thomas: 46 Weaver, Catherine: 47, 99 Weaver, Jacqueline: 55, 99, 102 Weidle, Carol: 46 Weidle, Judith: 44, 46 Welsh, Christine: 52, 94, 96, 99, 103 Welsh, Kathleen: 46, 96, 102 Whitcomb, George: 54 Wilbert, Victoria: 9, 46, 92 Wilkinson, Mary Ann: 45, 99 Wilson, Judith: 47, 95, 99 Wilson, Matthew: 46, 74, 81, 99 Wilson, Mary Hope: 70, 86, 92, 94, 99, 103 Winger, Eugene: 55 Wisniewski, John: 14, 70 Wojtowicz, Elaine: 51, 99, 103 Woloszyn, Kathleen: 49, 96 Wren, Timothy: 50, 74 Wuicik, Janice: 55, 86, 97, 99 Wylie, Mary: 54, 92, 93, 97, 99 Yochim, Christine: 11, 21, 22, 23, 41, 70, 79, 86, 87, 92, 93, 99 York, Patricia: 45, 99 York, Robert: 46 Zacherl, David: 45 Zacherl, Henry: 54, 99 Zacherl, Louis: 47 Zacherl, Thomas: 14, 47, 70 109 Patrons Nelson's Candies South Side Pharmacy Clark's Donut Shop Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Rarick Squire Shop Venetian Sherwin - Williams Co. Grant's One Hour Dry Cleaning P. G. Auto Wash Allio's Atlantic Service Station Oil City Machine and Tool Co. Sportsmen's Den Pennshire Clothes Mrs. John Kulinski Shaughnessy Rug Cleaners Brody's Oil City Army Store Oliver Brothers Fashion Shoppe Deyoe Florists Frank's Optical Gift Mart Mr. and Mrs. Francis Harkins Riverside Market of Hasson Heights Mr. and Mrs. Robert Powers Armour Safes Co. Rev. Stephen F. Miaczynski Rt. Rev. Msgr. James M. Powers Dr. H. D. Hetrick Cribbs Quality Foods Lug and Tug Co. Oil City News Co. Jean Frocks Compliments of a Friend Karg's Service Mr. and Mrs. Willaird H. Rodgers Hafer Electric Veach's Furniture Bruno's Wholesale Jerko's Sehman's Tire Service Jacob Television J. C. Penney Co. Jeff Crawford Grady's Pastry Shop Dehn Optical Co. Gardiner's Jewelry Welsh Radio Dickinson-Oakes, Jewelers Kem Drugs, Inc. Ray L. Way Heath's Market Klivan's Jewelers W. T. Grant Co. Best Jewelers, Inc. Prints Co. of Oil City Keller's Millinery American Shoe Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fassler Drs. H. C. and W. Kennedy Rev. John Dollinger F. W. Woolworth Co. Freem's Sears, Roebuck and Co. Callaghan's Pharmacy A and B Stranford Dry Cleaning Co. Mary Carter Paints New York State Fruit Market Atlas Paint Store Oil City Esso Union Bus Terminal Park's Shoes Sheasley's Shoe Store Park$,lnc. Kessler Cleaners Gisela's Beauty Salon Virginia Morse Shop Bob Obenrader Compliments of a Friend Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Woodring Very Rev. Msgr. Wm. R. Hastings Me Fate, Me Fate and Me Fate Oil City Beverage Co. Mr. and Mrs. Shurl Stover Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bukolt Dr. F. Esparraguera Dr. T. E. Timney Fran Cihon Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Shreve Donna Shreve Wallace Book and Stationery Conair, Inc. Anderson's Furniture Kathleen A. Rice Max P. Gabreski Marjorie Siefer Dr. Daniel Demmer Leo M. Brewster McAlevy and Welch Lewis Hardware Leta Beverage Co. Rollie's Pizza Venango County Motor Club Dr. Wm. M. McAndrews, D.D.S. Fran Fisher Sales McNerney's News National Market Co. Rev. James H. Weber 110 Friends Faller's Furniture George Cunningham, Jr. D.D.S. Nicholas J. Porza, M.D. Jack Thompson Agency United Natural Gas Co. First Seneca Bank and Trust Co. Rev. Rodney E. Hartle Stephens' Auto Body Lenney's Clothing Compliments of a Friend Mong's Dairy Falco's Charles A. Morrison Funeral Home Hayes Baking Co. Jos. A. Reinsel Funeral Home Purity Market First National Bank, Fryburg Rev. John E. Santor Pennsylvania Electric Co. Shamrock Tavern F. Duane Hartle Fletcher's Garage Borland Lumber Northwest Pennsylvania Bank and Trust Co. Thaddeus S. Gabreski, M.D. J. G. McGill Voyager Inn W. E. Boyer, M.D. Eckert Plumbing Co. Sloan's Florist and Nursery Parker's Floor and Wallcovering Hileman and Woods Barr's Insurance and Real Estate Holiday Inn of Oil City Kraft Concrete Products, Inc. Pennzoil Co. New Car and Truck Dealers Weaver Buick - Pontiac J. P. Motors Coad Ford Weaver Chevrolet Fassler G.M.C. and Reo Drelick Motors Seneca Motors Oil City Motors Dumpe Auto Ralph Prichard Motors 111 Benefactors CONTINENTAL CAN CO., INC. 15 Mineral St., Oil City PETER C. STUBLER, DISTRIBUTOR 802 East Second St., Oil City DAVID SCHRECKENGOST General Contractor KAY'S SMORGASBORD 211 East Second St., Oil City R. B. REV. ROBERT RARICK QUAKER STATE OIL REFINING CORP. 11 Center St., Oil City MR. AND MRS. W. W. ANDERTON Shay St., Seneca WELKER AND MAXWELL CO. 2 East First St., Oil City Congratulations REV. LAWRENCE J. ANTOUN From God's Country REV. JOHN H. ROSENHAMER PETULLA AND SON, PHOTOGRAPHERS 1 Main St., Oil City 112