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

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1970 volume:

CLASS Student Life Organizations.. p. 33 Academics . Students.. p. 87 Each raindrop ripples in the river and Free again. That's what it's ail about now. A generation turned loose in a brave new world to learn, experience and love. People in motion lending hands to create a new nation of togetherness. In every action, we are both the causes and effects. In every action we receive the vibrations of other people and call it soul. Each raindrop ripples in the river and here the spirals meet and change. We are like everything else in the universe. Impressionable. Vulnerable. And so this is the destiny of a student. It was not written in the stars, but born into the hearts and minds of people in motion. It was a swift year. Brimming, but not overflowing. Mary Wylie bombards the photographer with popcorn. The guys find the rocky hillside a welcome rest as they watch a JV football game. 4 here the spirals meet, clash, and change. 5 Senior Mary Burke makes like an idol. Confusion greets the newcomers. i At ith the opening of each school year comes the inevitable flow of r r eager, ambitious, optimistic and more than slightly bewildered individuals commonly referred to as freshmen. What better way to initiate these new students into the system at Venango than by an official welcome from the seniors? By using the big brother and sister setup the seniors and freshmen were able to come together and realize that age difference is no barrier to friendship or acceptance at VC. The freshmen were put in the position of proving their good sportsmanship as The 48 hr. Friday the 13th carried from Friday morning up to and including the Initiation Dance Saturday night. Penny pushing, soloists, recitations and dance numbers highlighted the evening. Through it all the freshmen, dressed in everything from hula skirts to coolie hats, kept their smiles. By Monday morning it was all over and another freshman class had successfully passed their initiation into life at Venango Christian. Lunch found the freshman girls decked out in their Sunday best. Although it was autumn the 1970 Bottom Row: M. Frawley, S. Boyer, A. Reed, R. Monarch, B. Jacoby. Row 2: B. Guyton, B. Schettler, J. Groner, G. Whitcomb, Fr. Krebs. Row 3: D. Tompkins, M. Stiller, J. Coyne, R. Bauer, M. Stubler. seniors presented a play for all seasons. Bob Jacoby, the Common Man, reflected the life and attitudes of the 16th century. 7 he senior class play, A Man for AH Seasons, was a provocative study of the martyrdom of St. Thomas More. Under the moderation of Fr. Gerard Krebs and Sr. Lois Marie, the production used a modernistic approach in both staging and per- formance. Sparcity of scenery and evocative lighting techniques made the medieval play a bit avant-garde. Student director Bill Heher de- manded from his cast the realisms employed in the theatre of today. Alan Reed's portrayal of the staunch, emotional Thomas More was a magnificent montage of talent and sensitivity. Bob Jacoby's performance as the Common Man still echoes on the stage and elsewhere, too. Tense, painful, startling—an in-depth study of a man's inner convictions made tangible. It was a play for all seasons. Standing■ M. Dolecki. J. Karg, R. Drelick, K.Sullivan. Good memories, work, and a lot of fun. Football began with a bang and a win on a warm, autumn afternoon—and ended with a giant downpour. And in between all this came a long series of posters, bus rides, and pep rallies, a showing of undaunted loyalty for a dedicated team. The bonfire, a season preview, was the external display of the inner desires of Viking fans for a winning season. However, a win- ning season was not the destiny of the gridders. Post season honors for the Vikings were cen- tered on the Pigskin Party, sponsored by the Pep Club. The lasting effect was not dis- appointment, but good memories of the hard work and a lot of fun. 10 Coach Delserone presents the Pigskin Party doorprize to Larry Gahr. Students dedicated 1970 to the season Reflecting national trends, a penetrating social awareness and a revolution against apathy struck the student body at Venango this year. It was the season of change when long hair, bell-bottoms, flowers and lovebeads became exterior signs of protest. Interior views on school, local, and national events were also expressed. Electric Kool-Aid, the first underground newspaper at Venango, made its appearance. A student- organized petition supporting the national administration policy in Vietnam was sent to President Nixon. Peace signs draping the school and spread over the front lawn were a prelude to the black arm bands and peace rally which filled the school on Moratorium Day. For everything there is a season, and students at Venango dedicated this year to the season of change. 12 VC'S banner of peace and hope greeted the early dawn on Moratorium Day, October 15, 1969. of change. Dave Balot looks at Steppenwolf's Monster. Homecoming drew the season to a close. 1 1 dueen Mary r r O'Connor reigning over the festivities, the 1969 Home- coming finally came on the last Saturday of October. The team-picked court was greeted with many cheers as they came on the field at halftime. Before the game the alumni of the school were honored by a party. The senior class served as hosts for the event and the court presided over the party. The court also presi- ded over the dance, held Friday night. Music for the dance was pro- vided by The Flying Filth. Fr. Santor and alumni talk about the good old days at the Homecoming buffet Court: P. Shannahan, M. Smith, C. Brickley. B. Morgan, M. O'Connor, P. Fletcher, D. Pfendler, K. Hawk. 14 Homecoming Queen, 1969—Mary O'Connor 15 M.S.P. band was a great spirit machine. This year Venango gave birth to a spirit machine. The M.S.P. Band, named after the humanities course, provided an extra helping of musical pep at the basketball games. The band gave belting renditions of the fight song and Sweet Georgia Brown. Don Tobin, on drums, provided the beat. Randy Keltz on the tuba, and Rick Drelick and John Karg on trumpet made some wild music. Steve Fenstermacher's fingers tripped the light psychedelic on the organ. The idea of the band came from head bas- ketball coach Keith Lane. Sr. Mary David arranged the music and directed it through their first year. It takes more than a great team to keep winning games. A music machine, the M.S.P. Band added a new dimension in spirit. Don Tobin, John Karg and Steve Fenstermacher proudly display band banner. J. Karg, R. Drelick S. Fenstermacher, R. Keltz, D. Tobin. Randy Keltz gets his wind tunnel ready for action. 17 All shenanigans don’t come from students. The ever-efficient Mr. Ruby prepares for a marriage lecture. Much of the action at VC this year, to the ignor ance of the majority of the student body,found its focal point in Room 118—the Faculty Room. For example: how many students have walked past the shrine within the men's faculty room not knowing what was there? And let's not for- get the Faculty-Stu- dent Council basket- ball games, or the bloody battle for Variety Show patrons among a select number of our in- structors and most of all Mr. Ruby's End-of-the- Year Awards Assembly , when outstanding students received their just rewards. This year the faculty dedicated a shrine to Fr. Hartle, our beloved Athletic Director. 19 Fr. Rosenhamer confidently points out to Fr. Hartle the hero of the Student Council—Faculty basketball game. They keep school spirit alive and well. The cheerleaders are, of course, the team behind the team. Their job is to keep spirit alive and well and to root the teams to victory. Under the moderation of Mrs. Crisman, the Varsity and Junior Varsity squads were drilled by their captains, Sue Schneider and Connie Fitzgerald. Members of the Varsity unit were Mary O'Connor, Chris Brickley, Maureen Pastrick, Karen Bruce, Teresa Gureczny, Sue Boyer, and Gretchen Eckert. The JV squad was comprised of Renee Schreckengost, Cindy Scopetti, Mary Beth Allio, Diane Pfendler, Marlene Siebert, Paulette Fletcher, and Kathy Andres. The flag and the national anthem bring a moment of peace before the battle. Black and gold streamers and signs of victory usher the Vikings onto the floor. S. Schneider, G. Eckert. T. Gureczny, C. Brickley, M.O'Connor, M. Pastrick. S. Boyer. A shouting, yelling student body followed t was a season of hopes, expectations, surprises, and final frustrations. It was the second year in a row that the state title seemed within reach—and slipped away by a few points. It was an exuberant season, supported by a new and powerful spirit machine of cheerleaders, M.S.P. Band, and Vikettes. To the student body of Venango Christian, the basketball season was all these things. Off to a great start, the Vikings piled up win after win. A fruitful season led to state play-offs. A send-off program and three bus-loads of students went, and were disappointed. It was all over. The last cry heard, however, was, We're behind you Vikes, all the way. At a tense moment during a game, Mike Guth shouts encouragement. Bob Guyton and Larry Puleo admonish the fans: Give me a 'V'. 22 the basketball team to the final game. 23 Chris Brickley.Sue Boyer, and Sharon Siebert mount the famed Viking head before the Erie East game. Shalimar is a garden of love and peace. On March 11, at 2:05 in the afternoon, the newspaper came off the cafeteria windows and the seniors were introduced to the 1970 prom. In searching for an exotic theme, Shalimar was chosen. Shalimar, in the coun- try of India, denotes a quiet love garden. To create the atmosphere of such a place, white pillars and arches were built. Miniature elephant favors served as table pieces. All was set off with a large bulletin display of the dancing god Shiva. The court was announced at 2:30 and danced to Dream, the theme song chosen by the juniors. The remainder of the time was spent in conversation. 24 Seniors enjoy refreshments under the arches of Shalimar. 25 Prom Court. Seated: J. Hugar, M. Wylie, P. Shannahan, M. O'Connor, T. Gureczny, K. Gabreski, C. Brickley. Standing: A. Reed, M. Ragon, D. Fornof, J. Carrig, T. Niederriter, R. Drelick, G. Anderton. The Vikettes added a new dimension The Vikettes wait between the stands for their halftime performance to begin. Kneeling: F. Kowal.S. Siebert, P. Shannahan. Standing: K. Moran, P. Flis, P. Leta, M. Rizzone, M. May, M. Boyle. 26 to basketball games. Patti Shannahan leads the Vikettes in a routine. In a move to boost school spirit even higher, several enthusiastic girls banded to form the Vikettes—VC's first majorette squad. Working with the M.S.P. Band, the Vikettes choreographed and drilled their own routines to renditions of Sweet Georgia Brown and the Wisconsin and Notre Dame fight songs. They made their debut at the first pep rally of the basketball sea son, and were warmly received by the team and the student body. The Vikettes also performed during halftime at most of the home games. Members of the squad, led by majorettes Patti Shannahan and Pat Leta, were Mary Boyle, Sharon Siebert, Karen Bruce, Kathy Moran, Marietta Rizzone, Marilyn May, Peg Flis, and Flo Kowal. This year's Vikettes were entertaining, enthusiastic, and encouraging- all they were meant to be. Mission Impossible—action organization. I n this time of dissent, when traditional I values, rules and mores are being tested by a more liberal generation, the role of the Student Council is important. This representative organization acts as a mediator between the rule makers and breakers. It succeeded in lifting the gum chewing ban, and is planning a student lounge. These changes plus the sponsoring of the annual sweatshirt drive, after school candy sale and the chartering of buses for away sports events have established the Stu- dent Council as a real action organization. The long disputed closed dance rule was finally settled, in the students' favor. For the first time the student body was permitted to bring dates and escorts from other schools to Venango's dances. The times, they are a changin' and little by little so must we. Chris Kresenski and Mary Lee Reardon sell candy after school to raise money for Council projects. Sometimes there is humor at the meetings. Front Ron: K. Hawk, B. Frank. Row 2: K. Koerner, R. Keating, V. Paskie. Row 3: S. Boyer, M. Schwabenbauer, J. Weidle. 28 Jelly Bun's program for the Council was one of peace. Vice-President: Karen Gabreski; Secretary: Chuck Powers; President: Kevin Sullivan; Treasurer: Bridget Gabreski. 29 To seniors it was a swift year. � t all began last summer. It was a party at Madeline Smith's and frequent get-togethers at Hasson Park, Smedley, and the south-side Diary Isle, where strananas became the class milk shake. The big point was, as the Beatles said, come together. There was a sense of unity. Kids who had not previously been close friends found each other, and things happened. The opening of the school year found most of us feeling a variety of emotions. Some were glad to be back, excited about seeing everyone. Many had the back-to-school blues, knowing that the work, detentions, and haircuts to come would end the freedom of summertime. But every senior sensed a new feeling. It evolved from the new re- spect with which teachers and underclassmen treated us. In the summer, we had discovered what it was to be friends. Now we knew what it was to be seniors. This was the year of greasers and prudes, of Fleabus and Nal-I-I-I- right you dummies; it was the year of the Jelly Donut Cartoon Company and Electric Kool-Aid; and it was the year of hanging out at Coyne's Barn and Grill. We shared all this as friends and seniors down to our final moment of total unity—Graduation, June 2, 1970. Sharon Siebert prepares music for a Vikette practice. 30 Brimming, Wimp Heher, P.J. Lynch, and Mary Hibbard and Nancy Cirincione but not overflowing. Bob Schettler supervise the first issue of Electric Kool-Aid. make a Caesar salad for a senior home-ec dinner. As the seniors receive their diplomas from Bishop Watson they realize that this is not the end, only the beginning. 31 VC experiments in creative programing. Some people called it a.m. mayhem. With VC's madcap broadcasters at the mike, it became quite an experiment in creative pro- graming. It was an attempt to break away from the cut and dried, stylized student life program, to something that had zest and spontaneity. There is absolutely nothing like a tasty recipe from the Farmer's Almanac at 8:25 in the morning, unless it's a vocal by Mike Dolecki. Oil City eagerly awaited its morning weather report—a high pressure system over on Hogback, fog moving into Butternut Alley, and Orange Street Station failing to report to Weather Central, as usual. All that in five minutes, and even a few extra seconds to laugh at their own jokes! Maybe those people were right—it really was a.m. mayhem. Broadcasters Mark Wav, Pat Hynes and Bill Heher scan the Farmer's Almanac for the morning weather report as technician Don Slater waits patiently. 34 Steve Fenstermacher prepares to go on the air while Barry Bagnato, Mike Dolecki, Doug Fornof, Rick Drelick and T.J. Guyton share an anxious moment. Ray Sobina, Kevin Sullivan, and Len Pataki assist broadcaster Mark Way. radio club 35 Success is long hours of practice and I enango's choral group of one hundred V seventy students presented truly delightful performances to many enthusiastic audiences in the Oil-City Franklin area. Most capably directed by Sr. Mary David, the group sang at civic, educational, religious and social gatherings. They received a warm welcome from the students at Oil City High School, and they were most welcomed guests at the St. Joseph Church Community Mass. The group visited the Belles Lettres Club in Oil City and also traveled for performances in Franklin and Erie. Their Christmas program at Venango has become a tradition, and this year they presented a delightful prelude to the second quarter Parents' Night. The group also was credited with one of the finest spring musicals in the school's history. The choral group's successes certainly have earned them the title “masters of concert pop. During the Christmas program for the Oil City Community Center, Susan Boyer and Paulette Fletcher take a lead role in Drummer Boy. choral 36 At second quarter Parents' Night, a selection of concert pop made the reception of report cards almost enjoyable. determination combined with much talent. Singing for the Venango Christian students, the choral group ushers in the holiday season. At the Armory, the chorus accompanies featured singers Patti Shannahan and Julie Hugar in Georgie Girl. Sr. Mary David directed the chorus to many truly professional performances. 37 Thought-provoking and imaginative art The Art Club members exercised their talents on a variety of subjects, some deep and introspective, some gaudy and boisterous, but all contributing a vital part to the educational milieu. In some of their thought-provoking work, they brought out the various social prob- lems that confront today's students. They tried to make the students more aware of the world community and their part in it. In a lighter mood, they provided many eye- catching booster posters for the athletic program and colorful advertisements for the senior class play. At the end of the third quar- ter, the visiting parents were treated to an imaginative display of enamel work and wall hangings. The annual spring musical and the style show also benefited from the members' artis- tic talents. President Tom Hare files a piece of copper for enamel work. 38 Lisa Lambert, Vicki Paskie, Rita Perrett and Mary Ann Wilkinson do some research for a wall hanging project. is a vital part of the educational milieu. art club 39 Pat Fox and Anne Summerville admire Mary Burke's satire on litter in America. Janice Wujcik. Mary Lee Reardon. Mary Ann Lenney, Doris Straub and Chris Kresenski put the finishing touches on the Christmas favors for the Oil City Hospital. They reflected the youthful enthusiasm Cathy Summerville keeps busy passing out cookies and coke at the Oil City Community Center Christmas party. 40 service club Christmas program director Mary Ellen Stubler stops to chat with one of her little guests and warmth of ambassadors of good will. A bly representing Venango Christian, � the Service Club reflected the youthful determination and enthusiasm of ambassadors of good will. Bolstered by the encouragement and guidance of Sr. Norma Jean, the members aided several local civic organizations and mission projects. President Chris Kresenski, Vice President Mary Lee Reardon, and Secretary-Treasurer Jane Allen planned all social activities for the club. A favorite project was the preparation of favors for the Oil City Chapter of the Red Cross to distribute to children at the Oil City Hospital during Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day and Easter. The members sang for the folks at the Venango County Home in Sugarcreek who welcomed the opportunity to chat with the young people. To aid the missions, the members joined with the Red Cross Club of Oil City High School in a bake sale at Weston's. 41 Julie Hugar, Diana Gahr and Diane King prepare Valentine favors for the Red Cross. Hostesses Flo Kowal and Jayne Mansfield meet the people with a ready smile. Pat Leta offers a delectable morsel to Peg Brickley. 42 a touch of graciousness to all occasions. hostess club i i ndoubtedly the unsung heroes of Venango Christian, the Hostess Club members willingly gave up their free time when called upon. In previous years only senior girls were admitted to the Club, but this year moderator Sr. Ruth Ann opened the member- ship to all girls in the school. They are tutored in the art of serving, whether it be for a simple buffet or an elaborate banquet. Directed by President Mary Wylie, Vice President Sue Boyer, and Secretary-Treasurer Judy Wilson, the hostesses served at the annual Thanksgiving Bazaar Dinner, Parents' Nights, the Spring Card Party and Fashion Show, and at the Athletic Banquet. Often the services of the Hostess Club seemed to go unnoticed or even unthanked, but they contributed a vital part to the social life of the school. Mary Klescz, Terry Clinger, Dolores Everman and Virginia Fletcher take a moment's rest at the Parents' Night buffet. Lon Pintal welcomes the guests at the beverage table. The Barque focused on topics of youthful barque Photographers Tom Harvey and Mike Jacoby specialize in darkroom techniques Pat Hynes, Mary Guth, Connie Eisenman and Martha Serafin plan the next issue. 44 interest and concern to the students. Touching areas of the academic, cultural, social, athletic, and faculty life at Venango, the Barque challenged the creativity of its editors. Venango's magazine included short stories, poems, movie and book reviews, and feature articles plus the usual school news. Each issue focused on a topic of youthful interest and concern. One uninitiated in journalism would be a- mazed at the amount of work and time re- quired to create a worthy publication. The var ied talents of researchers and reporters, writers, photographers and darkroom technicians, as well as layout and production specialists are required. Responsible for bring- ing together these various talents were Editor-in-Chief Mary Boyle, Production Editor Linda Stover, and Layout Editors Marietta Rizzoneand Karen Kozek. Advisers Sr. Lois Marie, Mr. Robert Wollaston, and Sr. Joan were close at hand to lend their professional advice to the student staff when necessary. Dan Malene and Mike Jacoby adjust one of the older presses. Editor-in-Chief Mary Boyle, Kathy O'Keefe, and Sue Kowal paste up the Barque in the crowded pressroom. A ferocious looking Greg Schneider is captured on paper by artists Chris Straub and Jean Deemer. 46 pep club Despite injuries, the Viking squad finished the season in good shape. Spirit soared to ever increasing heights. President Madeline Smith, assisted by Vice President Patti Shannahan and Secretary-Treasurer Nancy Cirincione, directed a talented and versatile group. The Spirit Club's imaginative artists decorated the school throughout the year with a variety of colorful posters and banners, and helped keep spirit at a high pitch. The members manned the concession stand on those cold and sometimes rainy football nights, and faithfully provided the tasty popcorn and hot dogs at the home basketball games. Occasionally the fans were treated to a bake sale where they could buy a delicious variety of sweets for an excel- lent cause. A large group of willing workers was on hand for the annual car wash and did their part to fill the coffers of the club. Venango's spirit has been steadily increas- ing every year, which is proof that the vigor and encouragement and enthusiasm of the Spirit Club are vital forces in Venango's life. Mern Faller and Mary Hughey spray the final touches on Pigskin 69.” 47 Photographers Len Pataki and Tom Harvey wait for the action to begin at Kanty Prep. A yearbook payment brings smiles to Production Manager Chris Kresenski, and Business Managers Nancy Matis and John Karg. The yearbook has fostered a deepened Artist Mary Burke proves to Literary Editors Marianne Lenney and Joan Swonder that she too is a master of the pen. 48 Co-Editors Mary Wylie and Don Gibbs and Editor-in-Chief Chris Brickley wish they could put all the pictures in the Saga. yearbook sense of history and Typists Mary Lee Reardon, Mary Hibbard, and Nancy Cirincione oversee the work of Diane King and Franny Kocan. tradition at Venango. Saga staff members were selected in the spring of their junior year. The day spent at the yearbook workshop in Franklin was a valuable initiation, but the months of transition to knowledgeable yearbook specialists were not always easy. The staff met frequently during the summer months and had the yearbook well on its way when school began. They realized their efforts were well worth the many hours of toil, when in May they saw the students' overwhelming approval of Saga '70. The sixteen staff members were a source of a wide variety of ideas and innovations, and there was much constructive argumentation. Advised by Fr. John Rosenhamer and Fr.Robert Rarick, the Editor-in-Chief, Co-Editors and Business Manager made the final decisions. The way to the deadlines was rough-going, but in the end the Saga staff was thankful for the experience. 49 Larry Burns sweeps around end at the Kanty Prep game. 52 The Vikes' season was rough-going. Coach Delserone tells Rick Nicklin to get tougher. I nspired by the hustle of new Head I Coach John Delserone and Coach Dennis McDonald, the Vikings formed a determined and dedicated squad. Led by spirited Co-Captains Mike Dolecki and Larry Burns, they faced the new season with plenty of enthusiasm. In the first game, played in sweltering 85° heat, Venango displayed their finest form as they engineered a 7—6 upset over Randolph East Mead. Hampered by injuries and a small squad, the season was rough-going. The only other Viking victory was a 28—6 romp over underdog Kanty Prep. The final game against Moniteau, on Fathers' Night, was played in the cold and wet. The players' fathers braved the weather along the sidelines and were introduced to the fans at halftime ceremonies. Quarterback Mike Dolecki received the most valuable player award from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. VCHS VIKINGS. Bottom Ron: T. Hare, D. Slater, R. Keltz, D. Malene, J. Groner, G. Schneider, G. Anderton M Hartsell Ron 2 S Fenstermacher. L. Burns, M. Dolecki. D. Serafin, J. Flaherty, D. Lillard, D. Fornof, T. Kachik. Ron 3: F. Johnson R Nicklin m' Schwabenbauer, J. McDonald, K. Fletcher, D. Eckert, N. Porter, Coach Dennis McDonald. Ron 4: Coach Rev Rodney Hartle’ d’ Gam mello, P. Cassano, J. McGraw, P. Hynes, B. Groner. L. Gahr, M. Miller, J. O’Keefe, Head Coach John Delserone 53 Venango Vikings: This is my team .. . this Varsity VCHS OPP. 7 Randolph East Mead 6 14 Townville 38 28 Kanty Prep 6 7 Cambridge Springs 14 6 Fairview 38 8 Sharon Kennedy Christian 56 14 Saegertown 26 6 Moniteau 18 Junior Varsity VCHS OPP. 6 A-C Valley 28 Denny Seraf in pulls in a pass during a night game at the new Oil City field. Mike Dolecki and Joe McDonald provide good protection for ball-carrier Doug Fornof during a Saturday afternoon game in Erie. 54 is your team . . . this is our team. ” Quarterback Mike Dolecki proved to be an elusive runner. The Kanty Prep defense tries in vain to stop another Dolecki Larry Burns adds six to the Viking's score against the Saeger pass. town Tigers. The young Vikes showed lots of hustle. The Junior Varsity football team saw limited action as they played only one scheduled game this year. A good sized crowd was on hand as they were dumped by A-C Valley, 28—6, on the Vikings' home field. The younger Vikes gave it their one-hundred percent as they struggled through pre-season conditioning, and the regular fall hard-nosed practices. Ably mentored by Fr. Rodney Hartle, the JV's performed their most important task opposing the Varsity during scrimmages. Coach Delserone instilled all the Vikes with a sense of pride never before seen in Venango's gridders. From this, a new and vigorous spirit grew in the student body. In Coach Delserone's own words, This is my team, this is your team, this is our team. This year was a turning Doint in the fortunes of Viking football. 56 Kim Fletcher spots a receiver during the A-C Valley game. Jim Flaherty punts for the corner at Venango Field. The A-C Valley defense zeroes in on Dick Eckert. The determined girls’ team eked out six Mary Hartsell breaks through the Owl defense for an easy lay-up. Junior Varsity. Bottom Row: P. Flis. A. Daugherty. M. Amadio, M. McMahon, C. Lillard, M. Fitzpatrick Row 2: K. Moran. K. Reanck, T. Clinger. Varsity. C. Straub, J. Weidle, S. McMahon, M. Smayda. Row 3: L. Megnin, C. Anderton, J. Stubler, N. Cirincione, Coach Ella Crisman, J. Deemer, M. Caffrey, T. Lauer, C. Stubler. 58 hard fought wins against powerful foes. Mary Caffrey sinks a lay-up off a fast break as the Venango lasses trip Oil City 34-30. Coming off a record year, Coach Ella Crisman had high hopes for the Viking lasses during the 1969-70 season. However, playing a rough schedule, the team finished the season with an unspectacular 6-8 mark. Entering the tough Sharon tournament, the team edged Sharon High School 28—26 but was toppled in the finals by Kennedy Christian 25—27. Pitted against a strong Titusville five in the Cranberry tournament, Venango was dumped 16—20. High Season scorers for the Vikings were T.C. Lauer with 50 points, Mary Ann Hartsell with 48 points and Mary Caffrey with 46 points. Playing for only their second year, the JV's ended the season with a good 3-1 record. Jean Weidle and Chris Stubler provide protection as Jean Deemer shoots for two at Bradford. 59 VCHS 16 13 32 33 43 25 28 21 38 29 21 34 29 21 VCHS 13 13 25 21 60 Coach Crisman tries to instill some life into her team as the Vikes get dumped by Spartansburg. Varsity Titusville Kennedy Christian Bradford Oil City Rocky Grove Kennedy Christian Sharon High School Oil City Titusville Bradford Spartansburg Cranberry Cranberry Spartansburg Junior Varsity Bradford Bradford Cranberry Cranberry OPP. Cathy Anderton shoots over the Spartansburg defense on Venango's home court. 20 20 46 30 27 27 26 34 37 54 45 30 18 32 OPP. 10 22 18 10 Intramural sports rank highly for the girls. volleyball Gretchen Eckert makes a powerful return for the Black Boys during the championship game. Terry Clinger leaps high for the No-Names but still the Black Boys conquered 15-13. The intramural sports program is popular and very competitive. Each sports season is highlighted by an after school tournament which always draws a good turnout of partisan, highly vocal fans. The boys' program includes football, basketball, and volleyball, and the girls' teams also play kickball and deck tennis. Each team that wins one of the tournaments receives a certain number of points which are added to their overall yearly total. At the end of the school year the team with the highest number of points carries home the coveted trophy. Aquarius team member Mern Faller volleys forcefully during intramural playoffs. 61 Records are shattered as the Black and Mark Garbacz dominates the boards as the Vikings Jim Flaherty gives the Eisenhower Knights a taste of the fast break, edge Erie East 68-67. Seated: Mgr. L. McDonald, Coach Keith Lane, Athletic Director Rev. Rodney Hartle. Sports Information Director B. Bagnato. Standing: M. Ragon, M. Dolecki, J. Carng, T. Niederriter, T. Stanton, D. Hall. M. Garbacz, D. Serafin, T. Guyton, D. Niederriter, J. Flaherty, T. O'Connor, D. Eckert. 62 Gold conquer all Viking Country invaders. Playing a mostly public school schedule, Venango Christian rolled up thirteen straight wins, the longest win streak in V.C.'s history. Viking enthusiasts enjoyed seeing their team dispose of such powerful threats as Erie East, Erie Tech, Clarion, Youngsville, and Eisenhower. The fast, well-drilled Viking machine of Coach Keith Lane averaged 81.3 points a game, and set a single game scoring record of 120 points against Kanty Prep. The school's defensive record also was shattered, limiting Kanty Prep to a meager 28 points. In the game at East Forest, Mark Duke Gar- bacz chalked up a record 55 rebounds, and at season's end totaled 622 rebounds for still another school record. Ending fine basketball years at Venango were seniors Ted Niederriter, Mike Dolecki, Mark Ragon, Jack Carrig, and Tom Guyton. Mike Dolecki maneuvers through the Elk County defense at Brook- ville. Sharpshooting Mark Garbacz helps the Vikings overwhelm Erie Tech 75-61. Tom O'Connor adds offensive punch as Venango tramples Eisenhower 87-48. 63 Dave Hall manages to find a gap in the stingy Erie East defense as VC pulls out an overtime victory. 64 VC cagers surge to a 20-3 season. Varsity Junior Varsity VCHS-OPP. VCHS-OPP. 79-48 Fort LeBoeuf 51-44 59-52 Youngsville 56-36 59-90 Erie East 51-66 59-54 Clarion 37-44 89-42 West Forest 46-27 98-38 East Forest 55-28 111-43 West Forest 59-23 76-61 Youngsville 70-72 Northwestern 87-48 Eisenhower 60-41 75-61 Erie Tech 55-53 62-46 Eisenhower 54-38 75-62 St. Mark Seminary 30-35 100-28 Kanty Prep 59-22 96-74 St. Mary Seminary 63-67 68-67 Erie East 43-44 75-56 Youngsville 56-44 72-57 Fort LeBoeuf 45-27 91-49 St. Mark Seminary 77-45 120-34 Kanty Prep 77-29 104-62 East Forest 69-37 80-47 St. Mary Seminary 64-62 65-68 Elk County Christian The agile moves of Ted Niederriter provide a shifty target for The team listens thoughtfully as Coach Keith Lane outlines see- the Elk Crusaders. ond half strategy. 65 Bottom Row: J. Serafin, D. Scopetti, J. Caffrey, N. Amore. M. O'Connor. R. Rogers. Center: Mgr. M. Ragon, Coach Rev. Rodney Hartle, Mgr. J. Schreckengost. Back Row: R. Powers, W. Spring, S. Flinchbaugh, C. Powers, R. Burns, M. Lynch. T. Etzel, J. Pozza. Bob Burns takes a long jumper during the opening game against Fort LeBoeuf. 66 Marty Lynch gives the Vikes added height as they coast to an easy 51-44 victory over the Waterford Bisons. junior varsity Despite the fine shooting of Dave Niederriter, Erie East High-jumping Dick Eckert keeps the ball in Viking hands, edged the JV's 44—43. JV sharpshooters were feared opponents. Coach Rev. Rodney Hartle and his charges chalked up an impressive 15—5 record as the JV's finished another successful season. Playing the preliminary game before the varsity action, the JV's showed lots of spirit and deter mination, though their early evening cheering section was usually rather sparse. Denny Serafin, Bob Burns, and Tom O'Connor gave the Vikes first-half impetus, backed by the aggressive play of fast-moving Dave Niederriter and accurate Dick Eckert. The younger JV's saw plenty of action in the second half, while jun iors Marty Lynch and Chuck Powers provided the needed board strength. The five freshman members of the squad were particularly impressive and will form the nucleus of a strong team next year. During a time-out. Coach Hartle reviews offensive tactics as the JV's topple Eisenhower. 67 VCHS 1969 Golf 3% A-C Valley 12% Linesville 17 Conneaut Valley 8% A-C Valley 9 Keystone 9 Keystone 3% Cathedral Prep OPP. 11% 2% 1 6% 9 9 14% Jack Carrig eyes the green in a tense moment during a match which Venango lost to Cathedral Prep. 68 Our linksters did well in tournament play. Jack Carrig and Walter Boyer lend their silent support as Kevin Powers skillfully sinks his putt. Despite fine individual performances. Coach Stemmler's linksters suffered several setbacks. Venango Christian split their matches with A-C Valley, twice tied the Keystone Panthers, and received a sound drubbing from Cathedral Prep. Jack Carrig was Venango's representative at the first P.C.I.A.A. state golf cham pionship. At Ebensburg in June, top golfers played the Appledale course and at Ironmasters Country Club. Deadlocked with Dave McMahon of Pittsburgh Central Catholic, a sudden death play-off was needed to decide third place. Although Jack lost on the second hole of the play-off, he still represented the Black and Gold in an admirable way. In tournament play at Wanango Country Club, V.C. finished second in a quadrangular match with Rocky Grove, Cranberry and Franklin. In April, the V.C. golfers swept to easy wins over Linesville and Conneaut Valley. M?ke Cirfncioneemmler’ BaV6r' Wa,,er BoVer- Gre9 Tompkins, Jack Carrig, Dave Lynch, Kevin Powers, Dave Rusnock, 69 70 71 Innovation: to meet a real world. 72 Mai Stiller and Jelly Sullivan learn that in M.S.P. there are no overnight miracles. l l e 've 'n 8 WOr c at 'S lr r fleeting; in an era when only change is constant. We are faced point blank with reality. We have to choose to accept it or change it. No longer can a student be apathetic to his world. He is involved, independent and moving. The non-graded system of education employed at Venango Christian High School totally elevates the student to new and higher learning capacities. The phasing of courses allows the independence of the student to be exercised by his phase and course. But more importantly, it enables learning by intelligence, ability, and interest, not seniority. Mark Amadio and Richard Sonoski discover that mechanical drawing starts with a straight line and a paper. 73 tVe changed the system to put emphasis Good answers do not always come easily—even for the teachers. Fr. Bobal struggles to make a point clear in Earth-Science. 74 on “free learning. i enango's innovative system also V allowed the abolition of honor and achievement rolls in order to alleviate grade- point pressure. The employment of pass fail courses puts the emphasis on learning, not grading. This enables the student to pursue his interests for his own accomplishments. This method along with other experiments in education carried on at Venango Christian emphasize free learning. Allowing the student to grow and learn as much as he desires is the aim of this experimental system. On a field trip to the Carnegie Museum, Renee Schreckengost gets a close look at Babylonian art. Humanities Department. Bottom Row: Rev. Robert Rarick. Rev. John Dollinger. Rev. Gerard Krebs, Mr. Dennis McDonald, Rev. John Rosenhamer. Row 2: Rev. John Santor, Sr. Rosemary Braeger, O.S.B., Sr. Virginia Hofmann, O.S.B., Sr. Lois Marie Bulishak. O.S.B. Row 3: Sr. Joan Chittister O.S.B., Mr. Keith Lane, Mr. James Ruby. Integrated humanities equals M.S.P. humanities Jt gain this year History, English and Theology 1 courses were incorporated into an integrated program. The course. Modern Social Perspectives, emphasized our changing American society. The use of audio-visual aids and the elective in-depth study courses made learning tangible. These in-depth courses, graded on a pass fail basis, covered subjects from Philosophy and Mythology to Anthropology and Speed Reading. M.S.P. was divided into three sections: The Mind, Economics, and The Sixties. This program provided a factual, sociological view of our world in our era. Beginning this year, the entire student body followed the same M.S.P. course, which is phased by ability—not by classes. Modern Social Perspectives, a highly rewarding and interesting course of study, put the world at a student's level, in a student's hands. Tom Kachik confidently awaits the results of his exam at the infamous M.S.P.-box table. 76 Imagination for tomorrow moth—science ith the emphasis on imagination and exploration, as well as experimentation the math and science courses adapted their programs to interest, fit, and test today's student. College Board Math Study, Advanced Math, Geometry and Calculus were all strengthened with a new approach-group work. Science Research, a quest course, provided lab work, thesis papers, and even heated discussions on various scientific theories and hypotheses. The Advanced Science course combined the basics of earth-space, biology, chemistry and physics. It was programed in order to integrate the sciences, since they are so closely connected. Earth-space, biology, chemistry and physics classes all benefited from the experimentation and in-depth study plans which enriched the students with an education for today and tomorrow. Sr. Mary Regina shows Bill Kulinski and Steve Deemer the reasoning behind their geometry problem. 78 Ray Sobina, Chuck Kimball, and Mike Hartsell prove that size and weight are not related Math-Science. Bottom Row: Mr. John Delserone, Sr. Rosemary Braeger, O.S.B., Rev. Joseph Bobal, Sr. Mary Regina Flanagan. O.S.B Robert Wollaston. Row 2: Sr. Ruth Ann Zimmer, O.S.B., Rev. Rodney Hartle, Sr. Mary Andrew Spacht, O.S.B. Many different phys. ed—electives The physical education instructors strive 'not only to make their classes physically beneficial but entertaining as well. Besides the usual competitive sports they employ modern methods of teaching physical education. The girls classes added football to their curriculum as well as games involving the use of a parachute. Occasionally the boys joined the girls for a lesson in the art of modern and traditional folk dancing. Sister Ruth Ann returned once again to head the Home Economics Department. The senior girls honored the faculty with a lovely Christmas tea. The rest of the students sharpened their culinary and sewing techniques in preparation for the spring style show. Art is the solace for the young, the lonely, and the confused. The course, a free swinging art class, was designed to serve as an outlet for creative students. The mechanical drawing course gives the students a background into technical drawing. Debbie Duda waits anxiously as Martha Boc on confidently prepares to meet the ball. elements combine to form an education. Pat Lamb intently pins a pattern for the jumper she hopes to wear in the spring fashion show. fo S ESeC-lw V' B°it0Z1 R°n Mr J°hn Delserone' Mrs- E,la Crisman. Sr. Joan Chittister, O.S.B. Sr. Mary David Callahan OS B Row 2: Mr. Keith Lane, Sr. Mary Bernard Niebling, O.S.B.. Sr. Ruth Ann Zimmer. O.S.B. 81 Today’s students face a world language—commercial This year the language department was honored with an exchange teacher from Mexico, Sister Mary Esther. As the students received first hand knowledge of Mexican culture, they especially enjoyed teaching Hermana about their own American customs. The French classes concentrated on the conversation, arts, and customs of France. French IV went to see the play Antigone, and made plans for a trip to Canada. Rather than relying solely on the text, all the classes employed small group discussions as a part of their curriculum. The commercial department began teaching the basics of data processing with instructions in key punch assimilation. The typing class learned to type what they heard rather than what they saw by listening to Sister dictate with a microphone. Field trips were taken to the Post Office and the Northwest Bank to become acquainted with managerial prodecures. Larry Burns' talents are not limited to the football field. He will make good use of his typing skills in college. 82 83 Venango Christian is the work of many Mrs. Garin braces for the assault of the DFPNQ examinees. administration l enango Christian's innovative program V required foresight and courage on the part of its administrators. Father Lawrence J. Antoun led Venango into team teaching, modular scheduling and phased learning, and continues to provide the impetus for sound curriculum and educational development. Sr. Maureen, Assistant Principal, is an innovator in her own right. But she has the added task of seeing that these innovations fit the realities of time and personnel. The Guidance Counselor, Father John Dollinger, has a full office. He always seems to be solving a problem or getting a senior into college. This last is a specialty of his, as the number of this year's early acceptances proved. The Venango Christian library, presided over by Mrs. Mary Jo Garin, is approaching 6,000 volumes. This year the science section was greatly improved with the addition of 200 new books. Administration. Fr John Dollinger, Mrs. Mary Jo Garin, Rev. Lawrence Antoun, Sr. Maureen Tobin, O.S.B. 84 innovative and dedicated people. SPIRIT Mr. Rodemoyer helps keep the school in tip-top shape by attending to the many daily problems. 7o keep a school running efficiently it takes not only the administration and teachers, but also a qualified staff. Mrs. Dorothy Long and Mrs. Virginia Campagna, assisted by a staff of volunteer workers, co-ordinated the school lunch program. Again this year the students and faculty enjoyed Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey dinners, and the Thursday pizza still seemed to be the school favorite. School secretary, Mrs. Jeanette Lauer, worked in a world of admit slips, record keeping, money counting, and P.A. announcements. In addition to her clerical tasks, she was always helpful in dispensing a needed word of encouragement to student or teacher. Two new workers were added to the maintenance staff. Mr. Philip Rodemoyer and Mr. Stanley Balot ably solved those many problems which, if left unattended, could have thrown the school into chaos. Staff. Mr. Philip Rodemoyer, Mrs. Virginia Campagna. Jeanette Lauer, Mrs. Dorothy Long. 1 Mrs. 85 87 Freshmen Class Officers. President: Leo Gahr: Secretary-treasurer: Mary Caffrey. Mitchell Field. Bottom Row: J. Serafin. R. Dowd, M. Kukla. M. O'Connor. Row 2: J. Niederriter. G. Koerner, M. Zacherl, J. Schneider, D. Kocan. 88 Sand and Gravel. Bottom Row: T. Lynch, R. Fletcher, J. Hovis, M. Camp. Row 2: J. Pozza, P. Lamb, M. Garmong, T. Etzel, B. Frank, M. Burke. 89 Post Office. Bottom Row: M. Way, P. Fox, J. Guyton, M. Caffrey, M. Kenniston. Row 2: K. Hawk, D. Duda, W. Spring. St. Stephen's. Bottom Row: K. Hynes, M. McMahon. Row 2: L. Lambert, R. Sonoski, M. Ragon. Row 3: L. Luden, D. Rearick, M. Perrett, M. Sullivan, N. Lutz. 90 Front Lawn. Bottom Row: J. Campagna, A. Summerville, S. Wisniewski, N. Weidle, J. Weidle, P. Miller. Row 2: D. Gammello, S. Stroupe, D. Scopetti, J. O'Keefe. R. Rogers. Center Street Cro sing. Bottom Row: J. Beichner, K. Karg, C. Brzezinski, D. Dziekciasz, A. Gavin. Row 2: K. Hare. G. Spence. J. Schreckengost, J. D Lucia. Freshmen 91 Main Foyer. Bottom Row: P. Cassano, K. Summers. J. McGraw. Row 2: C. Kimball. M. Card. J. Himes, M. Stanton, J. Stiller, C. Stubler, M. Henlen. S. Schiffer, M. Hartsell, N. Shannahan. P. Guth. L. Gahr, W. Groner, C. Lillard, S. Flinchbaugh, C. Schell. 92 Bonfire. Bottom Row: R. Sobina, T. Ross. K. Geary. C. Valasek, M. Boczon. Row 2: M. Slater. M. Smith. M. Amadio. M. Caffrey. S. Hibbard. Freshmen At the Initiation Dance, Freshmen Ray Sobina and John Schreckengost make their appeal for peace. 93 Sophomores Staircase B. W. Boyer. D. Lillard, P. Bowie. T. O'Connor. B. Gabreski, M. Guth, L. Banner. N. Amore. B. Bagnato. 94 Backstage. Bottom Row: S. Kowal, P. Hynes. G. Niederriter. D. Moran. Row 2: D. Malene, R. Powers. Class Officers. Secretary-Treasurer: Judy Wilson; President Tom Ward 95 Central Plaza. Bottom Row: S. Garbacz, K. Ebbert, M. Masson. Row 2: P. Drelick, C. Eisenman, D. Heald, C. Anderton, C. Miller. Sophomores Bottom Row: M. Wilson. Row 2: V. Niederriter, M. Ragon, D. Zacherl, M. McMahon, M. Kelley. Row 3: K. O'Keefe. T. Ward, B. Moran. Christ Episcopal Church. Bottom Row: P. Hynes, T. Bruneau, M. Allio, M. Henderson, B. Drelick, W. Kulinski, J. Caffrey. Row 2: G. Guth, S. Pozza. School Snowman. Bottom Row: W. Kleck, R. Gillen. Row 2: L. Schneider, J. Wilson M Serafin L. Zacherl, C. Weidle, V. Wilbert. Rollie's. R. Keating, M. Jacoby, J. Topping, R. Perrett, D. Gureczny, T. Farster, N. Hrinya, S. Deemer, M. Hughey. 97 Kitchen. Bottom Row: P. York. Row 2: K. Flaherty, T. Makowski, F. Carnes. Row 3: R. Eckert, H. Erich, R. York. Mac's Drugstore. K. Fletcher, M. Wilkinson. N. Porter, M. Siebert, D. Pfendler, L. Koziara. M. Johnson, R. Feroz, V. Paskie, J. McDonald. 98 Sophomores Public Library. J. Brzezinski, R. Szalewicz. T. McLaughlin, R. Fox, G. Feroz, A. Daugherty. W. Henry. M. Faller. M. Cudzil. Burnt Out Pyramid Rubber Corporation. K. Welsh. S. Hanna, B. Rusnock, S. McMahon. H. Hovis. S. Moynihan, D. Koerner. 99 Juniors Class Officers. Secretary Treasurer. Sue Niederriter; President Mike Miller. Foot of the Hill. M. Schwabenbauer, T. Wren. S. Niederriter. D. Serafin. R. Schreckengost, C. Powers. K. Moran. S. McMahon. L. Pmtal 100 The Wire. Bottom Row: M. Stack, D. Marchibroda, L. Lamberton, L. Konetsky. Row 2: F. Kinney, D. Freebourn D Niederriter G Miller. West End Pond. Bottom Row: M. Miller, J. Stubler. L. Megnin. Row 2: T. Lauer. C. Straub. J. Deemer. M. Rizzone. L. Pataki. 101 Juniors Back Hill. V. Fletcher, F. Johnson, P. Gesing, E. Caffrey, M. Cassano, J. DeCorte, K. Gabreski, D. Everman. A J.V. football game offers interest to Carey Solle, Tom Moffett, and Brutus. 102 Railroad Tunnel. L. Meehan. M. Klescz. M. May, K. Kozek, F. Kowal, P. Flis, S. Brzezinski. Bus. Bottom Row: C. Scopetti, K. Woloszyn, P. Leta, C. Schwabenbauer, M. Smayda, J. Mansfield, E. Wojtowicz. R. Todhunter M Garbacz. Row 2: T. Kachik, C. Solle. J. Omiatek, R. Nicklin. 103 Juniors Cafeteria. J. Duda, J. Ginkel, R. Burns, M. Hartsell, D. Fedorek, M. Fitzpatrick, J. Reed, M. Hartsell. George's Jeep. T. Carone, D. Hall, B. Bagnato, J. Flaherty, M. Amadio, M. Lynch, P. Fletcher, K. Andres, E. Drelick. Front Street. Bottom Row: J. Burchanowski, K. Gabreski, T. Moffett, L. McDonald. Row 2: J. Gavin, C. Fitzgerald, T. Clinger, J. Kay, J. Martyna, S. Kramer, T. Arseneau. Seniors 70 Jane Susan Allen William Thomas Amore George Anderton Stanley David Balot Class Officers. President Joe Caccavo; Secretary-Treasurer: Dave Balot. 106 107 Karen Marseine Bruce Mary Susan Burke Lawrence William Burns Rebecca Allison Barrett Roger Bauer Donald Biondi Susan Mary Boyer Mary Helen Boyle Mary Christine Brickley Moratorium-October 15, 1969. M. Stiller. R. Novicki, R. Bauer, R. Guyton, W. Heher, R. Schettler, J. Coyne, R. Jacoby. 108 William Jeffrey Chalot Nancy Jane Cirincione Joseph A. Coyne 109 Seniors 70 Gretchen Ann Eckert Douglas Paul Fornof Richard Frank Drelick Charmaine Marie Dziekciasz Patricia Josephine Fink James Thomas Driscoll Stephen Duke Fenstermacher Martin Eugene Frawley Karen Marie Gabreski Dianna Marie Gahr Lawrence John Gahr Donald James Gibbs John David Groner Seniors 70 Robert Lawrence Guyton Thomas Joseph Guyton Thomas Edward Hare William Ralph Heher Thomas Michael Harvey Mary Catherine Healy Mike Dolecki and Larry Puleo instruct future Vikings. Seniors 70 Mary Theresa Hibbard Peter Allan Homan Julie Christine Hugar Robert Thomas Jacoby Anne Kathleen Kamer 112 John Charles Karg Randolph Mark Keltz Diane Louise King f 0 Michael Andrew Kleck Frances Elvene Kocan Cecelia Maria Krawczyk Christine Ann Kresenski Salvatore Stanley Kulinski Karen Louise Lechner PJ. Lynch and Butch Bauer agree There's no business like snow business. 113 Fire Breathing Foyer Club. Bottom Row: Dave Balot. Bob Schettler. Wimp Heher. Row 2: Bugs Guyton, Gene Winger. George Whitcomb, Rick Novicki, Jim Proper. Denny Taft. Row 3: Denny Masson. Row 4: P.J. Lynch, Mai Stiller. Crazy Bauer, Larry Puleo. Mascot under table—Jim Driscoll. 114 Dennis Edward Masson Nancy Louise Matis Rose Marie Monarch Barbara Jean Morgan Betsy Rose Morgan Susan Marie Mortimer Jean Louise Mylnarski Edward Raymond Niederriter Richard M. Novicki Mary Karen O'Connor Mary Ann Parker Don Tobin loses himself in a Soma. Mary Lee Reardon Kathleen M. Rearick 116 Seniors 70 Alan Reed Denise Louise Rodgers Robert G. Schettler Gregory John Schneider Susan Darlene Schneider Patricia Marie Shannahan Sharon Siebert Madeline Joan Smith 117 Doris Ann Straub John Stabler Nancy Cirincione. alias Don Tobin, hobbles through the Pigskin Party. Vikki Leigh Spatharos Thomas Francis Stanton 118 Mary Ellen Stubler Catherine Summerville Kevin Edward Sullivan Valerie Jean Swatzler Seniors Joan Elizabeth Swonder 119 Dennis Taft Donald Tobin David Edward Tompkins Seniors 70 John Vincent Venturella Jacqueline Marie Weaver Christine Marie Welsh George Whitcomb Gene Ronald Winger 120 Janice Marie Wujcik Mary Jane Wylie Henry Joseph Zacherl Senior Directory Jane Allen. Taurus 108 Grant St.. Franklin. Nursing. Tag Day 1 2 3 4. Junior Red Cross 1, Pep Club 2-4. Choral 3-4, Mission Club 3-4, Variety Show 3. Prom Committee 3, Hostess Club 4. Will mm Bill Amore. Cancer. 1514 West First St., Oil City. College Football 1-2 Choral 4. George Andy Anderton. Gemini. 280 Hasson Ave., Oil City. College Pep Club 1-2-3-4. Choral 2-3. Football 3 4, Art Service 3-4 Stanley Dave Balot Scorpio. 108 Crawford St.. Oil City. Variety Show 3. Senior Class Play 4. Class Secretary-Treasurer 4 Rebecca Becky Barrett. Taurus 927 Liberty St.. Franklin. College. Star 1. Junior Red Cross 1-3-4, Art Service 2. Choral 34, Intramural Championship 3. Variety Show 34, Pep Club 4. Hostess Club 4, Prom Committee 3. Tag Day 1 -2-3-4. Roger Crazy Bauer. Aquarius. 304 Innis St.. Oil City. College. Prom Committee 3, Senior Class Play 4. Donald Don Biondi Cancer 1136 Elk St., Franklin College. Printing Club 1. Photo graphy 2. Math Club 3. Science Club 4. Susan Susie Boyer. Taurus. 101 Woodland Dr.. Oil City. College. Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Band 2-3, National Honor Society 3-4, Prom Committee 3, Hostess Club 34-Vice Presi dent 4. Senior Class Play 4. Cheerleader 4. Mary Boyle. Scorpio. 205 Maple Ave., Oil City. College Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Forensics 1-2-3. Hostess Club 2-3-4. Barque 34 Editor 4, Vikettes 4. Christine Chris Bnckley. Aries. 221 Fourteenth St.. Franklin. College. Pep Club 1-2-34, Hostess Club 1-2-34. Junior Red Cross 1-2-3. Barque 3. Class Secretary- Treasurer 2, Prom Committee Chairman 3. Yearbook Editor-in-Chief 4. Karen Bruce. Taurus. 506 West Third St., Oil City. Nursing. Pep Club 1-2-34. Forensics 2. Prom Committee 3. Student Council 3. Hostess Club 4, Substitute Cheerleader 4, Vikettes 4 Mary Burkie Burke. Scorpio. 442 Liberty St.. Franklin. College. Barque 1-2-4, Pep Club 1-2-4. Prom Committee 3. Lawrence Big Lar Burns. Pisces 326 Wyllis St.. Oil City. College. Football 1-2 34 Captain 4. Pep Club 14. Radio Club 12 Joseph Cac Caccavo. Leo. 730 Grant St., Franklin. College Class President 1 4, Foot- ball 1-2, Basketball 1, Choral 34. Prom Committee Chairman 3. Mary Ann Carnes. Capricorn. 612 Central Ave., Oil City. Cosmetology. Choral 1-2-34, Junior Red Cross 1 -4. Pep Club 2. Graphic Arts 34, Mission Club 34, Hostess Club 3-4. John Solo Camg Pisces. Wyllis St.. Oil City. College. Golf 1-2-34. Basketball 1-2-34. Radio Club 3. Pep Club 4. Jeffrey Jeff CheloL Taurus. 170 Meadville Pike. Franklin. College. Printing Club 1, Football 2, Golf 34. Pep Club 4. Nancy Cir Onncione. Scorpio 139 West Third St., Oil City. Airlines. Red Cross 1-3, Choral 2-34. Basketball 2-3 4, Volleyball 2. Mission Club 2-3. Variety Show 3 4. Tag Day 34. Prom Committee 3. Pep Club 34-Secretary 4. MSP Typist 4. Yearbook Typist 4. Hostess Club 4. Joseph Joe Coyne. Cancer. 404 West Third St., Oil City. Art School and Music. Radio Club 1. Basketball 1-2-34, Football 2. Senior Class Play 4. Michael Kike Dolecki. Leo. 121 Clarion St.. Oil City. College. Football 1-2-34 Cap- tain 4. Pep Club 1-2, Radio Club 34. Variety Show 3. Barque 4. United Nations 4, Basketball 1-2 34. Richard Rick Drehck. Leo 46 East Bissell Ave.. Oil City. College. Band 1-2 34, Senior Class Play 4, Radio Club 2 34, National Honor Society 34, Variety Show 34, Choral 34, Prom Committee 3. James Elvis Driscoll. Sagittarius 371 Halyday Run Rd., Oil City. College. Printing and Photography 2. Choral 4. Charmame Maynard Dziekciasz. Arias 54 Halyday Run Rd.. Oil City. College Pep Club 1-2 34-Treasurer 4, Junior Red Cross 1-2-34, Choral 1-2-3 4. Hostess Club 1-2-34. Prom Committee 3. Student Council 4 Gretchen Eckert Virgo. 1 Hoffman Ave.. Oil City. College Pep Club 1-2-3-4. Cheer- leader 2 34. Hostess 2 34. Stephen Hempster Fenstermecher. Cancer. 439 East Bissell Ave.. Oil City. College. Football 1-2-34. Forensics 1-2, Student Council 1, Radio Club 2-34. Pep Club 2 34, Prom Chairman 3. United Nations 4. Patricia Pat Fink. Aquarius. 512 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Employment. Printing and Photography 1-34, Pep Club 1-2, Choral 1-2-34. Douglas Bugaboo Fornof. Libra. 230 Hone Ave., Oil City. Business School Football 2 34. Basketball 2-3. Radio Club 34. Martm Marty Frawtey. Virgo 609 Bissell Ave.. Oil City. Marines. Math Club 1-2. Football 1-2, Variety Show 3. Senior Class Play 4, Vo-Tech 4, Karen Gabreski. Gemini. 1305 Grandview Rd.. Oil City. College Choral 1-2 34. For- ensics 1-2, Pep Club 1-2-34. Student Council 1-2-3Vice President 4. Prom Committee 3, Basketball 3. National Honor Society 34. Junior Red Cross 34. Tag Day 34. Hostess Club 4. Dianna Di Gahr. Scorpio. 55 Pearl Ave., Oil City. College Forensics 1-2. Health Club 1. Barque 2-3. Junior Red Cross 34. Mission Club 34. Lawrence Larry Gahr Leo. 55 Pearl Ave., Oil City. Employment. Donald Gibbles Gibbs. Pisces. 712 Innis St., Oil City. College Math Club 1-2. Student Council 2, National Honor Society 34. Yearbook Co-Editor 4. John Baron Groner. Gemini East State R.D. 1, Seneca. College. Football 1-2-34. Math Club 2-34, Science Club 3 Judith Judy Groner. Sagittarius 620 West First St.. Oil City. College Junior Red Cross 34. Mission Club 3 4, Choral 4. Teresa Terry Gurecmy. Pisces 74 Spruce St., Oil City. College. Pep Club 1-2-34, Printing and Photography 1. Choral 2 4. Hostess 34, Cheerleader 4, Tag Day 34. Michael Mike Guth. Leo. R.D. 1. Box 320. Oil City. College. Science Club 1-2-34, Math Club 3. Robert Bugsy Guyton. Cancer. 210 West Fourth St., Oil City. State Police. Basketball Manager 1-2. Student Council 3. Radio Club 4. Senior Class Play 4. Variety Show 3. Thomas T.J. Guyton. Libra. 15 West Third St.. Oil City. College. Basketball 1-2-34, Pep Club 1. Math Club 3. Radio Club 4. Senior Class Play 4. Thomas Boozer Hare. Taurus. 223 Washington Ave., Oil City. Commercial Art. Radio 1. Football 1-2-34, Art Service Club 34-President 4, Pep Club 4. Thomas Harv Harvey. Taurus. 104 Greenwood Dr., Oil City. College. Graphic Arts 1-2-34, Forensics 2-3. Yearbook Photographer 4. Mary Heel Heely. Taurus 210 Center St.. Franklin. College Junior Red Cross 1. Star 1. Choral 2-3-4. Prom Committee 3. Pep Club 4. Hostess Club 4. Tag Day 1-2-34. William Wimp Heher. Libra. 581 Halyday Run Rd.. Oil City. College. Football 1, Radio Club 1-2-34, Senior Class Play Producer. Pep Club 34. Math Club 1. Variety 34, Prom Committee 3. Mary Hibby Hibbard Gemini. 1145 East Second St., Oil City. Secretary. Junior Red Cross 1-2-34. Choral 1-2-34, Mission Club 34. Tag Day 34. Prom Committee 3. Pep Club 4, Hostess Club 4, Variety Show 34, Yearbook Typist 4. Peter Hoter Homan. Aquarius. 935 Beech St., Oil City. College. Radio Club 1-2-3. Basketball 1 2, Student Council 3. Prom Committee 3. Juhe Huger. Libra 917 Buffalo St.. Franklin. Nursing. Junior Red Cross 1, Star 1. Great Books Club 1. Student Council 2, Art Service 2 Secretary-Treasurer 2. Mission Club 34. Prom Committee 3. Choral 34, Pep Club 4, Variety Show 34. Tag Day 1-2-34. Robert Jacoby. Aries. 115 West Front St., Oil City. College Radio Club 1-3, Football 2, Variety Show 34. Student Council 4, Senior Class Play 4. Anne Annie Kamer. Cancer. 105 East Eighth St.. Oil City. Cosmetology. Junior Red Cross 1-2-3. Choral 1-2-3 4. Graphic Arts 2-34, Hostess Club 4. John Red Karg Sagittarius. Seneca. College Radio Club 2-3, Basketball 2. Choral 2-34. Band 2 34. Senior Class Play 4. Yearbook Business Manager 4 Randolph Randy Keltz. Capricorn. 19 West Fifth St.. Oil City. Employment. Football 34, Band 4 Diane Di King Sagittarius. 237 Washington Ave., Oil City. College. Barque 1-2-3. Graphic Arts 1-2. Health Careers Club 1-2. Choral 34, Mission Club 4. Yearbook Typist 4, French Club 4, Tag Day 4, Variety Show 2-34. Michael Mike Kleck. Pisces 119 West Front St.. Oil City College Math Club 1-2-34-Vice President 4. Prom Committee 3. Radio Club 4. Frances Franny Kocan. Taurus. 957 Grandview Rd.. Oil City. Business School. Choral 1-2-34, Pep Club 1-2-34, Prom Committee 3. Hostess Club 4. Junior Red Cross 1. Variety Show 2-34. Yearbook Typist 4. Ceceha Cec Krawczyk. Leo. 11 Chestnut St.. Oil City. Employment. Junior Red Cross 1. Choral 1-2-34. Printing and Photography 2-34. 121 Senior Directory Christine Chris Kres Kresenski Cancer. 304 Lawrence St.. Oil City. College Forensics 1-2-3, Health Careers Club 1, Barque 1-2. Great Books Club 1-2. Choral 34. Junior Red Cross 3-4-President 4. Mission Club 3-4-President 4. Yearbook Managing Editor 4. Tag Day 3-4. Variety Show 3-4, Student Council 4. Hostess Club 4. Salvatore Sam Kulmski. Virgo. R.D. 2 Egypt Rd.. Franklin. Radio Club 1. Football 2-3. Math Club 3. Science Club 34. Karen Lucky Lechner. Sagittarius. Box 43. Marble. College. Junior Red Cross 1-2-3 4. Graphic Arts 2. Barque 3. Mission Club 34, Hostess Club 3. Marianne Lemon Lenney. Scorpio. 310 Cowell Ave.. Oil City. College Mission Club 1-2-34-Vice President 3. Star 1, Choral 1-2-34. Great Books 2. Prom Committee 3. Junior Red Cross 34. Student Council 3. Yearbook Literary Editor 4, Hostess Club 4. Pep Club 4, Tag Day 34. Variety Show 3-4. Patrick P.J. Lynch. Taurus. 713 West First St., Oil City. College Printing Club 1-2. Variety Show 3-4, Senior Class Play 4, Choral 4. Joseph Bun McNerney. Aquarius. 21916 Hoffman Ave., Oil City. Business School. Dennis Mase Masson. Sagittarius. 200 Second St.. Oil City. College. Math Club 1 -2-3-4, Radio Club 2. Science Club 3-4, Choral 4. Nancy Matis. Gemini. 718 North St.. Oil City. College. Barque 1-2. Forensics 1. Art Service 1-2, Student Council 1. Class President 3. National Honor Society 2-34. Year- book Business Manager 4. Rose Monarch. Aquarius. 213 Twelfth St.. Franklin. Computer School. Pep Club 34, Choral 3-4. Senior Class Play 4. Tag Day 34. Barbara Babs Morgan. Pisces. 401 East Third St.. Oil City. College. Pep Club 1-2-34. Junior Red Cross 4, Choral 3-4, Mission Club 4. Betsy Morgan. Pisces. 401 East Third St.. Oil City. Business School. Pep Club 1-2-34, Choral 34. Susan Sue Mortimer. Cancer. 23 West Fifth St., Oil City. Nursing. Graphic Arts 1-2, Choral 2-34. Tag Day 2 34. Variety Show 2-34. Hostess Club 34. Mission Club 34. Prom Committee 3. Pep Club 4 Jean Mylnarski. Virgo. 51 Halyday Run Rd., Oil City. Nursing. Pep Club 4, Junior Red Cross 4. Edward Neder Niederriter. Aries. 315 East Fourth St., Oil City. College. Football 1-2-3, Basketball 2 34 Captain 4. Richard Novick Novicki. Gemini. 609 Seneca St.. Oil City. College. Mary Mary O. O'Connor. Gemini. Fryburg. College Student Council 1. Junior Red Cross 1-2-3. Pep Club 2 34, Choral 3-4, Hostess Club 4. Cheerleader 4. Homecoming Queen 4. Mary Parker. Capricorn. 1109 West First St.. Oil City. College Forensics 1-2-34. Barque 1-2. Art Service 2. Star 1, National Honor Society 3-4. Mission Club 4. Maureen Moe Pastnck. Aquarius. 8 West Sixth St., Oil City. Computer School. For- ensics 1. Pep Club 1-2-34. Choral 34. Cheerleader 34. Kevm Kip Powers. Virgo 1523 West First St.. Oil City. College Football Manager 1. Basketball Manager 1-2, Forensics 2. Radio Club 2-34, Golf 34. Choral 34. National Honor Society 34. Pep Club 4. James Jim Proper. Virgo 24 Harriot Ave., Oil City. College Basketball 1-2. Radio Club 2. Math Club 34. Science Club 34. Choral 4 Lawrence “Puls Puleo. Virgo. 515 East Second St.. Oil City. College. Radio Club 1, Pep Club 1-2-34. Prom Committee 3. Senior Class Play Parking Attendant 4. Mark Rags Ragon. Virgo. 1603 West First St.. Oil City. College Football 1-2 34. Basketball 1-2-34. Mary Lee Sis Reardon. Aries 12 Clearfield St.. Oil City Nursing Forensics 1-2 4. Junior Red Cross 1-2-34 Secretary 3-Vice President 4. Choral 1-2-34. Mission Club. Prom Committee 3. Pep Club 4. Hostess Club 4. Student Council 4. Kathleen “Kata Rearick. Pisces. 517 Halyday Run Rd.. Oil City. Practical Nursing. Health Careers Club 1. Star 1, Graphic Arts 2 4. Basketball 2. Barque 3. Choral 34. Pep Club 4. Junior Red Cross 4. Alan Reed. Aries. 29 West Fifth St.. Oil City. College Choral 3 4, Senior Class Play 4. Denise Rodgers. Virgo 5 Summit St.. Oil Gty. Employment. Choral 34. Robert Bob Schettler. Libra. 16 Smedley St.. Oil City. Employment. Radio 1. Variety Show 34, Senior Class Play 4. Gregory ‘Whip Schneider. Aquarius. 707 Gay St., Oil City. Employment. Football 234. Susan Susie Schneider Taurus. 219 Cedar Ave., Oil City. Nursing. Pep Club 1-2 34. Health Careers 1. Cheerleader 2 34 Captain 4. Hostess Club 3-4, Choral 34. Patricia Patti Shannahan. Aquarius. 216 Petroleum St.. Oil City. College Barque 1, Student Council 2. Pep Club 34 Vice President 4. Hostess Club 34. Choral 34. Vikettes 4. Sharon Siebert. Scorpio. 405 Wyllis St.. Oil City. College. Pep Club 1-2-34. Great Book 1. Forensics 1. Junior Red Goss 2-3 4, Choral 34, Hostess Club 3-4, Mission Club 34. Barque 3, Radio Club 4. Madeline Smith. Sagittarius. 511 Central Ave., Oil City. Nursing Pep Club 1-2-34 Presi- dent 4. Junior Red Goss 1-3, Barque 3-4. Hostess 34, Mission Club 3. Choral 34. Vikki Greek Spatharos Virgo. Henry's Bend Business College. Pep Club 1-24. Choral 34, Hostess Club 4. Tag Day 3-4. Thomas Tommie Stanton. Gemini. 55 Moran St.. Oil City College Printing and Photography 1, Radio Club 2-3, Basketball 4. Pep Club 4. Millard Mai Stiller. Leo. 103 Wilson Ave.. Oil City. College. Printing and Photography 1. Basketball Manager 3. Student Council 4. Radio Club 4. Senior Class Play 4. Linda Lynn Stover. Aquarius 305 East Fourth St.. Oil City. Secretary Star 1. Choral 12-34, Forensics 2. Barque 2-34. Graphic Arts 34. Doris Dorie Straub. Virgo. 115 West Third St.. Oil City. College Mission Gub 34, Choral 34. Junior Red Goss 34. Prom Committee 3. Tag Day 34. Variety Chow 34, Hostess Club 4. John Stubbs Stubier. Libra. 295 Hasson Ave.. Oil City. College Forensics 2. Mary Stubbie Stubler. Leo. 527 West Third St.. Oil City. College. Mission Club 1-2-34, Barque 1. National Honor Society 2-34. Choral 34. Student Council 3-Secre- tary 3. Pep Club 4, French Club 4. Kevin Jelly Bun Sullivan. Scorpio. 207 Cedar Ave., Oil City. College Barque 1-2, Radio Club 1. Student Council 34-President 4. Catherine Sums Summerville. Taurus. 201 West Seventh St.. Oil City. Employment. Graphic Arts 34. Choral 3-4. Barque 34. Junior Red Goss 4. Mission Club 34. Hostess Club 4. Valerie Val Swat ler. Cancer 238 Buffalo St., Franklin. Business College Star 1. Class Secretary 1. Student 2 4. National Honor Society 2-34. Prom Committee 3, Choral 34, Graphic Arts 34. Joan Swanee Swonder Capricorn. 15 South Park Ave., Oil City. College. Health Careers Club 1. Art Service 1, Barque 1-2-34. Forensics 1-2-3. Star 1, Tag Day 2-3. Choral 34, Prom Committee 3. Yearbook Literary Editor 4. Pep Club 4, Hostess Club 4. Dennis Denny Taft Pisces. 65 Pearl Ave.. Oil City. Employment. Press Club 2. Donald Tobes Tobin. Cancer 607 Bissell Ave., Oil City. College Math Club 1-2 34. Football 2 4. David Dave Tompkins Virgo. 306 Orange St.. Oil City. College. Math Club 1-2-3, Science Club 3President 3. Radio Club 34, Prom Committee 3. United Nations 4, Senior Class Play 4. John Vince Venturella. Taurus. 507 North St.. Oil City. College. Radio Club 1. Science Club 1 -2-34. Math Club 3. Student Council 4. Jacqueline Jackie Weaver. Libra. R.D. 1. Venus. College. Star 1. Choral 1-2-34. Graphic Arts 2, Barque 3. Mission Club 4. Christine Chris Welsh. Capricorn. 289 Cedar Ave.. Oil City. College. Great Books 1, Forensics 1-2-3. Pep Club 1-2-34. Variety Show 2-34. Student Council 3. Hostess Club 34, Barque 4 George Wop Whitcomb. Aquarius. 1346 Otter St.. Franklin. Employment. Basketball 12. Gene Slammm Winger. Gemini. 1008 Oak St.. Reno. Employment. Janice 'Woodchuck Wukcik. Capricorn. 6 Crawford St., Oil City. Nursing. Printing and Photography 1, Mission Oub 2-34. Junior Red Goss 34. Basketball 3. Prom Committee 3. Choral 34. Hostess Gub 4. Pep Club 4 Mary 'Wy J. Wyhe. Taurus. 308 Innis St.. Oil City. College Mission Club 1-2-3. For- ensics 2. Volleyball 2. Student Council 3. National Honor Society 34. Prom Committee 3. Choral 34. Tag Day 34. President's All American Team 3. Yearbook Co-Editor 4. Hostess Club 4-President, Pep Club 4. Henry Zacherl. Pisces. R.D. 2. Oil City. College. Pep Club 2. Student Council 2. Math Gub 3. Choral 34 122 Faculty Index Juniors Antoun, Fr., Headmaster: 84 Bobal, Fr., Science: 74,79 Braeger, Sr. Rosemary, Mathematics: 76,79 Bulishak. Sr. Lois Marie, Humanities: 76 Callahan, Sr. Mary David, Music: 37,81 Campagna, Mrs., Cafeteria: 85 Chittister, Sr. Joan, Humanities: 76,81 Crisman, Mrs., Health: 58,60,81 Delserone, Mr., Science: 10,53,79,81 Dollinger, Fr., Guidance: 76,84 Estrada, Sr. Mary Esther, Spanish: 83 Flanagan, Sr. Mary Regina, Mathematics: 78,79 Garin, Mrs., Library: 84 Hartle, Fr., Mathematics: 18,19,53,62,66,67 Hofmann, Sr. Virginia, Humanities: 76 Kolbas, Sr. Rose Ann, French: 83 Krebs, Fr., Humanities: 7,76 Kingsley, Sr. Norma Jean, Business: 83 Lane, Mr., Humanities: 62,65,76,81 Lauer, Mrs. Secretary: 85 Long, Mrs., Cafeteria: 85 McDonald, Mr., Humanities: 53,62,76 Niebling, Sr. Mary Bernard, Art: 81 Rarick, Fr. Humanities: 76 Rodemoyer, Mr., Maintenance: 85 Rosenhamer, Fr., Humanities: 18,76 Ruby, Mr., Humanities: 19.76 Santor, Fr., Humanities: 14,76 Spacht, Sr. Mary Andrew, Mathematics: 79 Tobin, Sr. Maureen, Business: 83,84 Watson, Bishop: 31 Wollaston, Mr., Science: 79 Zimmer, Sr. Ruth Ann, Home Economics: 79,81 Seniors Allen, Jane: 106 Amore, William: 106 Anderton, George: 4,25,53,106 Balot, Stanley: 13,106,114,127 Barrett, Becky: 107 Bauer, Roger: 8,107,108,113,114 Biondi, Donald: 107 Boyer. Susan: 8.9.21,23,28.36.107 Boyle. Mary: 26,45,48,107 Brickley, Christine: 14.20,21,23,25,49.107,123 Bruce, Karen: 20.107 Burke, Mary: 7,107 Burns. Larry: 52,53,54,82,107 Caccavo, Joseph: 106,108 Carnes, Mary Ann: 108 Carrig. Jack: 25.62,68,69,108 Chalot, William: 10© Cirincione, Nancy: 31,49,58,108,118 Coyne. Joseph: 8.108 Dolecki, Michael: 8.35.54,55.62,63,108,111 Drelick, Richard: 9,16,17,25,35,109 Driscoll, James: 109,114 Dziekciasz, Charmaine: 109 Eckert. Gretchen: 9,16,17.25.35.109 Fenstermacher, Stephen: 5,17,35,53,109 Fink, Patricia: 109 Fornof, Doug: 25,35.53.54,109 Frawley, Martin: 8,110 Gabreski, Karen: 25,29,110 Gahr, Dianna: 41.110 Gahr, Larry: 10,110 Gibbs, Donald: 49,110 Groner, John: 8,53,110,124 Groner, Judy: 110 Gureczny, Teresa: 20,21,25,110 Guyton, Robert: 9,22,108,111,114 Guyton, Thomas: 8,35,111 Guth, Michael: 22,110 Hare, Thomas: 52,53,111 Harvey, Thomas: 8,44,48.111 Healy, Mary: 111 Heher, William: 30,34,108,111,114 Hibbard, Mary: 31,49,112 Homan, Peter: 112 Hugar, Julie: 25,37,41,112 Jacoby, Robert: 8,9,108,112 Kamer, Anne: 112 Karg, John: 8,17.48,112 Keltz, Randy: 16,17,53,112 King. Diane: 41,49,112 Kleck, Michael: 5,113 Kocan, Francis: 49,113 Krawczyk, Cecilia: 113 Kresenski. Christine: 28,48,113 Kulinski, Sal: 113 Lechner, Karen: 113 Lenney, Marianne: 4,48,113 Lynch. Patrick: 9.31.113,114 Masson, Dennis: 114 Matis, Nancy: 48,114 McNerney, Joseph: 114 Monarch, Rose: 8,9,114 Morgan, Barbara: 14,115 Morgan, Betsy: 115 Mortimer, Susan: 115 Mylnarski, Jean: 115 Niederriter, Edward: 5,20,25,62,65,115 Novicki. Richard: 114,115,108 O'Connor, Mary: 14,15,20,21,25,115 Parker, Mary: 115 Pastrick, Maureen: 20,21,58,116 Powers, Kevin: 69,116 Proper, James: 114,116 Puleo, Larry: 22,111.114,116 Ragon, Mark: 9,25,62,116 Reardon, Mary Lee: 28,49,116 Rearick, Kathleen: 116 Reed. Allen: 8,9,25,117,125 Rogers, Denise: 117 Schettler, Robert: 8,31.108,114,117 Schneider. Gregory: 4.46,53,117 Schneider, Susan: 20,21,117 Shannahan, Patricia: 14,25,26,27,37,117 Smith, Madeline: 14,117 Spatharos, Vikki: 118 Stanton, Thomas: 62,118 Stiller, Millard: 8,73.108.114.118 Stover, Linda: 118 Straub, Doris: 118 Stubler, John: 118 Stubler, Mary Ellen: 8,41,119 Sullivan, Kevin: 9,29,35,73,119 Summerville, Catherine: 119 Swatzler, Valerie: 119 Swonder, Joan: 48,119 Taft, Dennis: 114,119 Tobin, Donald: 5,8,17,116,119 Tompkins, David: 119 Venturella, John: 120 Weaver, Jacqueline: 120 Whitcomb, George: 8, 114,120 Winger. Gene: 114.120 Wujcik, Janice: 120 Wylie, Mary Jane: 4,25,49,120 Zacherl, Henry: 3,4,120 Amadio, Margaret: 58,104 Andres, Kathryn: 21,104 Arseneau, Taryn: 105 Bagnato, Benadetto: 104 Brickley, Margaret: 52 Brzezinski, Stephen: 103 Burns, Robert: 66,104 Caffrey, Eileen: 58,102 Carone, Anthony: 104 Cassano, Marie: 102 Clinger, Theresa: 52,58,61,105 DeCorte, Thomas: 102 Deemer, Jean: 46,58,59,101 Drelick, Elaine: 104 Duda, Joseph: 104 Everman, Delores: 52,102 Fedorek. Daniel : 104 Fitzgerald, Connie: 21,105 Fitzpatrick, Mary Jo: 58,104 Flaherty, James: 53,57,62,104 Fletcher, Paulette: 14,21,36,104 Fletcher, Virginia: 102 Flis, Margaret: 26,58,103 Freebourn, Donald: 101 Gabreski, Kevin: 105 Gavin, Jean: 105 Gesing, Patricia: 102 Ginkel, Janice: 104 Hall. David: 20,62.64,104 Hartsell, Marsha: 105 Hartsell, Mary Ann: 104 Johnson, Fred: 53,102 Kachik, Thomas: 53,76,103 Kay, Julie: 105 Kinney, FredrIOl Klescz, Mary Grace: 52 Konetsky, Linda: 101 Kowal, Florence: 26,52,103 Kozek, Karen: 103 Kramer, Sharon: 105 Lamberton. Laura: 101 Leta, Patricia: 26,52,103 Lynch, Martin: 66,104,123 Mansfield, Elizabeth: 52,103 Marchibroda, Dianna: 101 Bite your lips and pray. 123 Index Martyna, Julia: 105 May, Marilyn: 26 McDonald. Lynn. 53,105 McMahon, Mary Ellen: 100,158 Meehan, Linda: 103 Megnin, Elizabeth: 46,58,101 Miller, Gary Michael: 100,101 Miller, Michael Allen: 101 Moffett, Thomas: 102,105 Moran, Kathleen: 100,26,58 Nicklin, Richard: 53,103 Niederriter, David: 67,101 Niederriter, Susan: 100 Omiatek, John: 103 Pataki, Leonard: 3,48,101 Pintal, Lorraine: 52,100 Powers, Charles: 29,66,100 Reed, James: 104 Rizzone. Marietta: 26,101 Schreckengost, Renee: 75,100,121 Schwabenbauer, Cynthia: 103 Schwabenbauer. Michael: 28,53,100 Scopetti, Cynthia: 20,21,103 Serafin, Dennis: 53,54,62,100 Slater, Donald: 34,53 Smayda, Mary Michele: 58,103 Solle. Carey: 102,103 Stack, Mary Beth: 101 Straub, Christine: 46,58,101 Stubler, Jane: 58,101 Todhunter, Rose Mary: 103 Wojtowicz, Elaine: 103 Woloszyn, Kathy: 103 Wren, J. Timothy: 100 Sophomores Allio, Mary Beth: 96 Amore, Nicholas: 66,94 Anderton, Catherine: 58.60,95 Bagnato, Barry: 35,62,94 Banner, Lisa: 94 Bowie, Paula: 94 Boyer, Walter: 69.94 Bruneau, Theresa: 96 Brzezinski, Janet: 99 Caffrey, James: 59,66,96 Carnes,'Frances: 98 Cudzil, Michael: 99 Daugherty, Ann: 58,99 Deemer, Stephen: 97 Drelick, Barbara: 96 Drelick, Patricia: 95 Ebbert, Kathy: 95 Eckert, Richard: 53,57,62,67,98 Eisenman, Constance: 44,95 Erich, Harold: 98 Feroz. Ronald: 98 Feroz, Gary: 4.99 Faller, Mary Helen: 47,61,99 Farster, Terry: 97 Flaherty, Katherine: 98 Fletcher, Kim: 56,98 Fox, Richard: 99 Gabreski, Bridget: 29,94 Garbacz, Susan: 95 Gillen, Robert: 97 Gureczny, Donna: 97 Guth, Mary: 44,94 Hanna. Sean: 99 Heald. Donald: 95 Henderson, Mary: 96 Henry, William: 99 Hovis, Helen: 99 Hrinya. Nancy: 97 Hughey. Mary: 47,97 Hynes, Patrick: 34,44,96 Hynes. Philip: 53.94 Jacoby, Michael: 44,45.97 Johnson, Marilyn: 98 Keating, Ruth 28,97 Kelley, Michael: 96 Koerner, Deborah: 46.99 Kowal, Susan: 45.94 Koziara, Lawrence: 98 Kulinski, William: 78,96 Lillard, Daniel: 94 Makowski, Teresa: 98 Malene. Daniel: 45,53,94 Masson, Margaret: 95 McDonald, Joseph: 54,98 McLaughlin, Thomas: 99 McMahon: Susan: 58,99 Miller. Christine: 95 Moran, Barbara: 96 Moran, Diane: 94 Moynihan, Suzanne: 99 Niederriter, Vicki: 94.96 O'Connor, Thomas: 62.63,94 O'Keefe. Kathleen: 45,96 Paskie, Victoria: 28,38,98 Perrett, Rita: 38,97 Pfendler. Diane: 14,21,98 Porter, Norman: 53,98 Powers, Robert: 66,94 Pozza, Steven: 96 Ragon, Mary: 96 Rusnock, Beverlee: 99 Schneider, Louise: 97 Serafin, Martha: 44 Siebert, Marlene: 21.98 Szalewicz, Robert: 99 Topping. Janet: 97 Ward, Thomas: 95,96 Weidle, Carol: 28 Welsh. Kathleen: 99 Wilbert, Victoria: 97 Wilkinson, Mary: 52,98 Wilson, Judith: 95,97 York, Patricia: 98 York, Robert: 98 Zacherl. David: 96 Freshmen Amadio. Mark: 73,93 Beichner, James: 91 Boczon, Martha: 80,93 Brzezinski, Cynthia: 3,91 Burke. Mark: 89 John Groner strains at the weights. Caffrey. Mary: 88,89,93 Camp, Margaret: 89 Campagna, James: 90 Carll, Margaret: 92 Cassano, Paul: 53,92 DeLucia, James 91 Dowd, Robert: 88 Duda, Debbie: 80 Dziekciasz, Desiree: 91 Etzel, Thomas: 66,89 Fletcher. Robert: 89 Flinchbaugh, Steve: 66,92 Fox, Patricia: 6,39,89 Frank, Barbara: 6,28,89 Gahr. Leo: 53.88,92 Gammello, David: 3,53,90 Garmong, Mary: 89 Gavin, Ann: 91 Geary, Kathleen: 93 Groner, William: 53,92 Guth, Patricia: 92 Hare, Kathleen: 91 Hartsell, Michael: 53,79,92 Hawk, Karen: 14,28,89 Henlen, Martin: 92 Hibbard, Stephen: 93 Himes, James: 92 Hovis, Judy: 89 Hynes, Kathleen: 90 Karg, Kathleen: 91 Kenniston, Michael: 89 Kimball, Charles: 79,92 Kocan, Doris: 6,88 Koerner, George: 28,88 Kukla, Mark: 88 Lamb, Patricia: 81.89 Lambert, Lisa: 38,90 Lillard, Christine: 6,53,58,92 Luden. Linda: 90 Lutz, Nancy: 90 Lynch, Thomas: 89 McGraw, John: 53,92 McMahon, Martha: 90 Miller, Peter, 10.53.90 Niederriter. Jean: 88 O'Connor, Martin: 66,88 O'Keefe, James: 53,90 Perrett. Michael: 90 Pozza, John: 66,89 Ragon, Matthew: 90 Rearick, David: 90 Rogers, Robert: 66,90 Ross. Timothy: 93 Schell, Carolyn: 92 Schiffer, Susan: 92 Schneider, John: 88 Schreckengost, John: 3,66,91,93 Scopetti, Daniel: 66,90 Serafin, John: 66,88 Shannahan, Nancy: 92 Slater, Mary: 93 Smith, Michele: 93 Sobina, Raymond: 35.79.93 Sonoski, Richard: 73,90,126 Spence, Gregory: 91 Spring, William: 66,89 Stanton, Mary: 92 Stiller. Janet: 92 Stroupe, Steven: 90 Stubler. Christine: 6,58,59.92 Sullivan, Michael: 90 Summers. Kathleen: 92 Summerville, Anne: 39,90 Valasek, Catherine: 93 Way. Mark: 34.35,89 Weidle, Jeanne: 58,59.90 Weidle. Nancy: 90 Wisniewski, Stella: 90 Zacherl, Marian: 88 124 Union Bus Terminal Oil City Beverage Co. Sportsmen's Den Hater Electric Oliver Brothers Kraft’s Quality Foods McFate, McFate, McFate Jerko’s John E. Santor Elm Street Dinor Callaghan Pharmacy Fashion Shoppe Exchange Bank Trust Co. R G Casuals Mr. Mrs. Harlon J. Rarick Welker Maxwell Fr. Joseph Bobal Purity Market Oil City Army Store B. F. Jones Taxi Service Grant’s Cleaners Frank’s Optical Co. Clark’s Donut Shop Brody's Lewis Hardware Pennshire Clothes Printz Co. of Oil City Freem's Wallace Book and Stationery Klivan’s Jewelry American Shoe Hospital Best Jewelers, Inc. Dehn Optical Co. American General Life Insurance Co. Wil-Mar Oil City School of Beauty Culture Gates Burns Heath’s Market Gardiner's Jewelry Welsh Radio Central Plaza Restaurant Virginia Morse Shop Capital Finance Corp. Patrons Dr. James P. Woolf, D.D.S. A B Stranford Cleaners Lug Tug Hardware Jack Thompson Agency Bruno's Wholesale Huff Chapel Kathryn Genevieve Shop Feldman Jewelers Oil City IGA Foodliner Rollie's Pizza Shop Gisela’s Beauty Shop Deyoe Florist Alice F. Loebelenz Keller’s Millinery Ray L. Way Atlas Paint Store Phi Sigma Epsilon Venango County Motor Club Frank O’Day The Gift Mart McNerney’s News Venetian Dining Room Agway, Inc. P G Auto Wash Co. Jamesway The Sherwin-Williams Co. Leta Beverage Paul’s Barber Shop McAlevy Welch Jean Frock, Inc. Veach's Furniture Carl Beichner Villa Italia Alan Reed loves our patrons. 125 Friends Oil City Cable T.V. Co. Kem Drug Park Shoes Sloan’s Florist Nursery Sears, Roebuck Co. Stephens' Auto Body Shamrock Tavern Osenider Funeral Home Joseph A. Reinsel Funeral Home First Seneca Bank and Trust Co. Fr. Rodney Hartle Leverne L. Burger Funeral Home Oilwell Division of U.S.S. Pennzoil United, Inc. Mr. Mrs. Joseph S. Harvey Mong's Dairy Lenney's Clothing Hutchinson Morton Funeral Home Riverside Market Mr. Mrs. T. A. Brickley Steere's Dairy W. E. Boyer, M.D. Falco's of Oil City Mr. Mrs. William J. Kapranski Shalom Hileman Woods Eckert's Plumbing Jones Laughlin Steel Corp. Pennzoil Co. Faller's Furniture First National Bank of Fryburg F. Duane Hartle Fletcher's Garage O'Connor Granite Co. Parker's Floor Covering Benefactors CONTINENTAL CAN CO., INC. 15 Mineral St., Oil City PETULLA SON, PHOTOGRAPHERS 1 Main St., Oil City DICKINSON-OAKES 102 Center St. Congratulations REV. LAWRENCE J. ANTOUN Congratulations MR. ZIP Confucius say, Patronize our friends. 126 Benefactors SOUTH SIDE PHARMACY 22 East First St. JOY MANUFACTURING CO. Franklin OUAKER STATE OIL REFINING CORP. Oil City PERRY MEGNIN, INC. R.D. 1, Kittanning MILLS OLDSMOBILE-PONTIAC, INC. Clarion Junction OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS PARISH Siverly — Rev. John M. Dollinger BP KARG OIL CO. and KARG SERVICE INC. East Second Street Oil City, Pa. BP dfpn0A6' JF BANK NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA BANK TRUST CO. The Bank In Your Home Town mimbib ffocAAL oiposit INSURANCE conporation Dave Balot flips over our benefactors. 127 Caught up, we move with the current. A nd so it ends. But like the tides and whirlpools of time it continues in the spring of little things. A never-ending spi- ral of movement when the soul does find its morning and is refreshed. It's dark in there, like a tunnel that you follow to a tunnel of its own. When we find out what's on the other side that's when the journey into the vast, moving, black phantasamogorus begins . . . and ends. Time goes on and each new light brings with it a new unknown which must be explored. uol. uni, no. II Oil City, Pa. THE BARQUE Venango Christian High School THE- BARQUE Vol. VIII March of 1970 Published by Voyager Press Ven- ango Christian High School 1505 W. First St. Oil City, Pennsylvania 2.50 Yearly. Cover Story: The basketball team gets biggest band aid ever. For details, see story on page 5. EDITOR Mary Boyle PRODUCTION EDITOR Linda Stover LAYOUT EDITORS Karen Kozek, Marietta Rizzone V ARITYPISTS Linda Stover, Catherine Summerville, Valerie Swatzler, Linda Meehan, Donna Gureczny, and Terri Bruneau PLATEMAKING Anne Kamer, Mary Ann Carnes, Cecelia Krawczyk, Patricia Fink HEADLINER Kathy Rcarick PRESSMAN Michael J acoby APPRENTICE PRINTERS Dan Malene, William Kleck, OFFSET PHOTOGRAPHY Steven Brzezinski, Thomas Harvey, Don Slater, Len Pataki LAYOUT STAFF Martha Serafin, Barb Drelick, Connie Eisenman, Sue Kowal, Pat Hynes, Sue Garbacz, Paulette Fletcher EDITORIAL STAFF Paulette Fletcher, Mary J. Wilkenson, Chris Welsh, Rita Pcrrett, Liz Me«nin Mary A. Guth, Phil Hynes, Mike Dolecki, Madeline Smith, Joan Swonder, Kevin Sullivan, Kathy O’Keefe, Peg Brickley, Kathy Moran, Bob Powers, Bob Burns EDITORIAL ADVISOR Sr. Lois Marie Bulishak LAYOUT ADVISOR Mr. Robert Wollaston CO-ORDINATOR Sr. J oan Chittister contents The Editor Says.................................................................3 Telling It like It Isn’t........................................................15 ON CAMPUS Retreat Advances,............................................... 6 A Time For Us.....................................................6 FEATURES Vikettes—In Step And Ahead Of Time........................ 4 The Band—An Impossible Art £ Follow...................................5 Vo—Tech Revises The 3R’s................................................7 Magical Mystery Mini—Courses...........................................10 Viking Spirit Games Alive..............................................11 Wilki’s Woes...........................................................14 Action Line............................................................14 SPORTS The Little That Did....................................................12 The Distaff Dribblers..................................................13 FICTION Too Late The Remedy.....................................................8 The Amber Marble........................................................9 Last Moments............................................................9 POETRY Walkin’ On..............................................................8 Wary....................................................................9 Sandpipers.............................................................14 Aftermath..............................................................16 THE TOP SPOTS Big Time Half - Time Talent 1. Those 16 minutes before half time may seem like just any old bas- ketball game to you, but to ten girls in the junior and senior class, they seem more like 16 hours of sheer nervousness. But for all those hours of practice and [preparation ', in three minutes it is all over. For the complete story of the Vikertes, turn to page four. Cagers Pursue Top Title 2. This year, even though the team lacks the height of last year, the club has still kept its winning ways. This is probably due to the im- proved defensive play and the added hustle of the team:two key factors incorporated in Coach Keith Lane's type of game. A summary of past games and a preview of playoffs is on page 12. Band Sparks Spirit 3. A new kind of fire has been added to our schooLthe MSP band. Everyone attending the games has noticed the marked improvement in the spirit and pep of the students. For a closer look at the boys in the band see page 5. THE EDITOR SAYS There is a lot of talk going around school now about ' ' senioritis”, whatever that is. It appears that they” think that the seniors are feeling pretty good about being on top, school almost over, term papers done with, and the good life in general. However, now is the time to look a little further ahead than class day, the prom, and graduation. One must see past the relevance of subject matter in school, the necessity of learning terms and lectures for more than just tests, the importance of the various functions of tangent, etc. What is in the future for these 107 people afflicted with “senioritis” as well as those 300 others who have developed signs of freshmanitis, sophomore-itis, and junioritis? It cannot be foretold. But the best sign of a bright prospective life after high school is maturity. The genuine mark of maturity is the ability to sus- pend judgement and to keep one’s mind sensitively open to the ideas and opinions of others especially when they conflict with or challenge our own. With this definition of maturity how do we stand up? How often does our closed mind stand in the way of warm relationships with others? Is not communication almost impossible when our minds are closed? If there were simple, definite answers and solutions to these questions, the pro- blems of the world could be solved. But if each of us starts with ourselves, that’s 400 less. 3 Vikettes - In Step and Ahead of Time While many of us spend halftime deciding what we are going to fill our faces with for the next sixteen min- utes, we have missed one of the greatest shows ever performed on the floors of V.C. Gone are the days when you sat bored on the bleachers, wondering if the game will ever start again. Will we ever have the time to condition our cramped necks for the coming minutes of to and fro action? Friends, it is well worth the sacrifice of a few grubby handfuls of DODCorn to see the Vikettes in action. Routines done to such memorable greats as ’Sweet Georgia Brown” and On, Wisconsin” really supply a great form of half-time entertain- ment. And you don't even have to give up your valuable, at-a-premium, comfy (?) seat either. The MSP department has thus far sponsored the band, the term pa- per, the beginning, middle, but not the end of your headaches, three in- genious packets plus the ikettes drill team, headed by Patty Shanahan and Patty Leta. By far, the band and the Vikettes are the best inventions of the department as of yet. A lot of time and work have been devoted to the formation of the major- ette squad, the first in V.C. history. Cheerleaders occupied the vital spot in the spirit promoting body of the school but now the majorettes play an important role in buoying V iking spirit. The senior majorettes are Patty Shanahan, Mary Boyle, Karen Bruce, and Sharon Siebert while the junior contingent consists of Patty Leta, Marietta Rizzone, Cathy Moran, Marilyn May, Flo Kowal, and Peggy Flis. The Vikette uniform consists of a white blouse with black culottes and a black Wescott worn with a wide gold sash. The majorettes have been active in the movement to patch up the once sorely lagging spirit of Venango Christian. Since cheerleaders have always been a tradition and the band is not the first on the records, the Vikettes have been well publicized around the school. And we certainly hope some more baton-twirling talent shows up amid the ranks of the pre- sent sophomore and freshman classes so that the Mkettes will also become a part of school tradition. V.C. now has all the makings of a really school-spirited student body with its cheerleaders, majorettes, and band, so let’s hear it for the Vikes (which, by the way, are as great as ever!) 4 The Band - An Impossible Act To Follow An added attraction to the VC sports scene this year is the MSP band, under the direction of Sister Mary David, O.S.B., and supervised by Mr. James Ruby. The band, com- posed of John Karg and Rick Drelick on the trumpets, Steve Fenstermacher at the organ, Don Tobin beatin’ the skins, and Randy Keltz playing the tuba and the tambourine, has been playing at basketball games since the beginning of the season, and has made quite an impact on the fans. Their repertoire includes everything from traditional school songs like (choke) On Wisconsin to more pop- ular tunes such as The 59th Street Bridge Song. Occasional guest ap- pearance by Mai Stal on the drums spice up the action between numbers. We get only six mods of prac- tice a week as a group, but we get a lot of individual practice at home, said Randy, in an interview. If the underclassmen get a lot of practice, we could have another band here for another two or three vears.” Next year's band is- working out already; the main reason for the early start being that nobody knows how to play the instruments (Incidentally, next year's band will be called the AC band, because next year we are faking AC instead of MSP.) The boys working on the band right now are Dan Li Hard, Marty O'Conner, and Pat Hy- nes blarin’; Leo Gahr and Tom Ward boomphin'; Jim DeLucia and Gary Fe- roz slammin’; Gary Guth slidin’; Tom McLaughlin pluckin’ strings; and Don Heald and Paulette Fletcher pushin keys. By the way, if you've got any musical talent at all, or even if you haven’t and you’re interested in play- ing in next year’s band, please con- act Mr. Ruby soon. Along with their regular numbers, the band plays background for the marvelous Vikettes, and for cheers such as Sock it to’cm Vikes. What kind of benefits do band members get? Well, they get to go to Room 2 all the time and play around with each other’s instruments, they get transported to all the games, and they get to sit up front and watch the cheerleaders. (They usually can t see the games because people are in the way.) Not to mention the fact that they get to carry around things like tubas and get strange looks from visiting fans. Really, though, they have lots of fun in the band, and they help everybody else have fun too. They're not too bad for a band, are they Butch- es? 5 ON CAMPUS Retreat Advances by Mary Ann Guth The dynamic duo has struck at Venango Christian, leaving showers of dusty ideas cascading from the workrooms in the little old upstairs, Superegoes around here have really gotten a restock job. A ton of fresh outlooks and ideas have been im- parted to us, because of the efforts two dedicated people and a seri- ous, interested and receptive stu- dent body. All this may sound a little strange to you. (Gee whiz, did some- body dust off my ideas? 1 didn’t feel a thing.) You probably haven’t seen a pair of caped crusaders zoom- ing through our hallways, performing miraculous deeds on their endless errands of mercy. Believe it or not, it really did happen. Yessir, right here at good old VCHS, But our dy- namic duo worked a different kind of destruction as they delibertly dis- mantled our dusty, drab ideas about retreats. Retreats. Hey, who’s talking about retreats? Not me! Under the leadership and guidance of two cas- socked crusaders. Fr. James Peterson and Fr. McCullough, we were re- formed from ideas about those” old retreating retreats. You know the time when you got out of class to ,1 hear a pious pep talk or sit around looking like Harry the Hermit; lost in deep (?) meditation. Instead of re- treating, we advanced. Pe advanced right into serious, thoughtful dis- . cussions in which important, mean- ingful ideas were tossed around leaving all who participated with new insights into topics never before really hashed out”. Stimulating multi—media presentations gave us all a lot of food for thought and dis- cussion. This was no kids-stuff retreat that told you to mind mom and dad and eo be good kid so you could get up to heaven. This was a mature, re- examination, investigation and ques- tioning of an important concept for our lives and the future of the whole world. Just what can man, with all his gifts and all his limitations, ac- complish in the twentieth century? What are man’s possibilities for suc- cess in any and every field in the present time? What role does man 4 play in the history of the twentieth century? With the help of Fr. Mc- Cullough and Fr. Peterson, questions like these were discussed from a mature, Christian veiwpoint. February 24 can go down as a significant day for all of us. Besides gaining new insights, hearing and ac- cepting new ideas and perhaps be- ginning to change our attitudes be- cause of them we, also experience a new kind of advancing retreat” and came away the better for it. (And we even got to meet a couple of dynamic duo members—Gee whiz, isn’t that just nifty?) A Time For Us... by Kathy O’Keefe A time forus, someday there’ll be, when chains are tom by a courage born of a love that’s free...” Only one thing was forgotten in the writ- ing of those lyrics and that was Ve- nango’s Valentine’s Dance. After an exciting game against the Kanty Prep team, students and team members came off the hardwood and the bleachers to enter...come now, that couldn’t have been the cafeteria we eat lunch in every day, or could it? An artistic decoration committee real- ly came through in the way of heart- shaped arches and cascade of pink carnations. Refreshments ,and live music were provided through the courtesy of the sophomore girls and some of V.C.’s very own—Gary Feroz, Steve Tarr, Jim Delucia, Dave Ballot, Ebug Fornof, and Alan Reed. For such a successful venture as it turned out to be, the planni ng for the dance was clouded by some discouraging happenings. The only date open for the dance was Friday, the 13th and don’t we all know how lucky that day is. Two hundred tick- ets had to be sold by February 6 and practically no one was going, due to the fact that the dance was not open. Finances pigeonholed the idea of getting the Raiders to play at the dance. Things began to turn in favor of the sophomore-sponsored dance. Father Antoun announced that the dance would be open to both seniors AND underclassmen, some of the talent of V.C. stepped forth, aad--211 tickets were sold by three o’clock JFebruary 6 with many more sold at the door. Aptly named, the dance was truly A Time For Us.” 6 Girls, does every morning be- come a battle with your eyeliner or what ever that stuff is? Do you like to experiment with hair (preferably not your own) and create new styles where your kid sister’s hair tapers towards her right ear? Perhaps the stars have destined you to be a cos- metologist. And guys, do you have a car- buretor which likes to play a game known as Stump-the-Grease-Monkey? Do the innards of a radio interest you more than those of a frog in bi- ology? Does hole punching turn you on? If so, auto mechanics, elec- tronics, and data processing are for you. I know you are wondering where in the teeming metropolis of Oil City, are you going to find a place that teaches the afore-mentioned arts? Your answer lies on top of a hill in a structure known as Voca- tional-Technical School. Vo-Tech is geared to all in Venango County. Classes are open to students as well as to adults, male and female alike. The ability of the students is taken into consideration in choosing an area of study. If you have a cer- tain dexterity with your hands, you could go into carpentry like Martin Frawley did or take up Industrial E- lectronics, the course that Tom Kachik, John Omiatek, and Bob York take. Rick Nicklin is enrolled in Automotive Trades while Cary Solle is in Machine operating and by Phil Hynes Harold Erich takes welding. If your passion is spending other people’s monev on clothes and other goods, you might try for a course in Dis- tributive Education as did Cathie Summerville. Anne Kamer, Par , York, Fran Carnes, Mary Ann Carnes- and Elaine Wojtowicz are all en- rolled in Cosmetology. Likewise, a tendency towards creativity might spotlight draftmanship as your tal- ent. Equipment you will one day use in your field is provided and it is the best available. Data processing, which Linda Stover takes, proves to be very interesting and will pro- vide for a profitable future. Vo-Tech, formed by the Oil City, Franklin, Titusville, Pleasantville, Rocky Grove, Cranberry, WestForcst, and East Forest school districts, is held in high regard around V.C. Fa- ther Dollinger believes it has,”...af- ter only two years in existence, already contributed greatly to the community.” Harold Erich, a V.C. sophomore, feels that one advantage of the school is that you learn a lot more about the other schools, thus dissolving some long standing rival- ries. The Carnes girls, Mary Ann and Fran, think that the enthusiasm about Vo-Tech stems from the fact that you want the course and that you are not obligated by law, as you are with history and English. Vo-Tech isn’t just a new way of cutting classes. Something really is happening on the other hill. 7 Too Late The As the last strains of the ’‘Star Spangled Banner” drifted through the air, the crowd roared and the game began. The Star Spangled Banner, huh, !” he muttered to himself and flicked the channel. “The vice-president’s slice to the right has just hit Doug Sanders.” Off went the Bob Hope Golf Tourna- ment. “I should be there right now, instead of lying in this damn old hospital with one leg blown off. Or watching that basketball game. Ten rotten days in Vietnam, ten lousy minutes of battle, and look where I wind up.” “Oh I’m glad to see you’re awake Timothy.” The door shut softly as his ancient nurse padded in. “The doctor says it’s time for your shot.” He watched in silence while the nvse rinsed the area on his right thigh with the alcohol. “Why waste the anesthetic? No old needle’s gonna hurt me any more than a grenade did.” “The doc will have your new leg fitted soon.” “Yeah, soon, like a couple years.” No grimace of pain clouded his face during the injection. As the late afternoon sun il- luminated the room with a golden glow, his thoughts made a torturous trek backward. Through the horrid moments of actual combat, through basic training, and then back to his senior prom night. He and Pat had driven across the state line with the intention of getting married. It had seemed like the right thing to do then. His grades were too low for college so the army wras the only al- ternative. He was to leave for Fort Hood, Texas, in a month and a half, and wanted to, be sure that Pat was waiting for him when he got back. “Oh, she is now, but what good is a tombstone with Patricia Ellen Fair 1951-1968 gonna do me? Pat was warm and involved, but that Remedy by Liz Megnin cold tombstone means notnmg. Tears spilled from his heart, but not from his eyes as he fell to sleep that night. His amiable nurse plodded in and loomed in front of his groggy eyes. In went the needle, and she once more left die room, whistling under her breath. “Oh, say, can you see...” blared for a second, swiftly being silenced by a bevy of nurses in the room across the hall. For Tim the boat was pushing out to sea, yet no one silenced the din of the crowd or the anthem. The racket grew, and grew, and enveloped him in a world of war, a world of shattered dreams. Pictures of Pat, fire, green and water taunted him. Pounding noise, guns, stinging mosquitos, screams from Pat, squealing brakes... His mind drew a blank for a short second-mom and dad burning with house, no one...no one to turn to...left alone at 16— then the world of war and terror seized his mind and once again gained complete control of it. : “Quiet, now. Everything’s all right. Sh. That leg’s just giving you a bit of trouble ” His nurse’s distorted face swayea and mocked him. Once more he cried out in at the lunging bombers over-head. During the rehabilitation period Tim purposely stayed in his room. “So much free time is not good for you, son. You have too much time to feel sorry for yourself.” His old nurse again. Couldn’t she ever stop? “Who the hell cares?” “Some one probably does, some relative.” He shook his head no. “Some friend?” Again the nod. “Don’t you have any friends?” “Would you please get me some water and leave? ” “No, 1 won’t leave,” she said as she poured some water from the jug. “If nobody else cares...1 do. Why do you think I’m in Vietnam? You really can’t think I enjoy war, that I like it over here? No, but I had three sons... All tall, fine lads...killed in World War IK They fought and died for their country. Have you ever thought about their war or any other war for that matter...Well, have you?” “No, ma’am’,’ he said quietly. Walkin' On One Day, Instead of going to the bus stop, I'm gonna walk on Until I find the nickeUdime paradise they write about in books. Until the rainbow man paints the sky my favorite shade of blue and my prince slaps me hard. Walk until I find a reason for crying. (I have a reason for dying) I've got to walk on to keep living one minute longer. The rainbow man spun tinsel to veil my head And strummed the Galaxies to make it Rain once more before Teaching me how to die. by Joan Swonder 8 The Amber Marble A short short story by Liz Me gain Wary In the blare of I found it just now, an amber colored marble with white and purple spun throughout it. The amber marble ...amber marble...that amber marble... The scene flashes back to a sunny day and a dirt hill with two little ones on it. A tawny-headed girl and a boy with sandy hair are happily tossing clumps of dirt at each other. As the girl digs for more she uncovers an amber marble with white and purple streaks through it. Smudges of dirt drop off beneath her perspiring fingers and the sun glints off of it. In awe the two children turn it over and over, fascinated b y its shining radiance. Speculation about its past grows between the two plotting five-year-old minds. At the climax of the story the girl with- draws her hand, clutching at her find. She murmurs something softly, and the boy laughs, repeating the climax of their tale. She shakes her head no and states louder her pre- vious opinion that such a pretty thing could not have possibly en- countered the harshness of being used as a bullet in a caveman’s war against the dinosaurs. The boy shrieks with delight as he continues to tease her. She gives him a light push. He shoves her and the action is reciprocated. In the ensuing quarrel the marble is forgotten and lies neglected at their feet. The boy begins to chase the girl, both tramp- ing the marble into a new place of repose. They finally come to a stop at .the edge of a road. The boy taunts the girl incessantly and begins to run across the road, daring her to follow. She pauses to consider and is reproached with the chant of Fraidy-cat, fraidy-cat.” She runs. Brakes squeal. A mangled mess of girl, boy, and car mars the view. As I come out of my reverie, my blurry eyes cannot follow the path of the amber colored marble my crippled arm has tried to throw. 9 , ft human concentration; unnoticed you touch my cheek. Inside - a psychopath paints surrealism of black and gray. Outside - a snow gypsy beckons to me. I laugh. You are passing? by Paulette Fletcher Last Moments by Alan Reed Two pyramids of glass, one atop another, stand quietly in a corner. The grains of sand passing from one pyramid to another mark the passing of time. Each crystal of sand is a measure of time, a span of time. Once a grain of sand falls it can never be replaced. When all have fallen, time has ended, a life com- pleted. No one notes the passing phase until all is gone and no time remains. Suddenly we try to recap- ture life, relive those last grains, but never again will we see those last moments of time. The last falling grains of sand... 9 Larry Puleo: Speedin’ up Dave Ballot and Tom Hare: Messin’ up Dan Fedorek: Brushin' up. Magical Mystery Mini Courses by Leonard Pataki Ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard the VCHS Mini-Course Sight Seeing tour and Oriental Menagerie. Please fasten your seatbelts and ex- tinguish your joints. This tour takes us through some parts of the academic scene never before glimpsed by human eyes, so please don’t miss anything. Descending from on high, we see on the port side the vast wasteland known as Speed Reading”. Enrolled in this course are people whose en- tire vocabularies thus far have been limited to Gronk Gronk!” Now some of them are up to 600 Gronks” per minute. They’ll learn to read later. As we hurtle along at a leisurely pace, we pass over the peaceful region of Shakesperian Tragedy.” It certainly is -a tragedy, I mean. Billy (we’re very good friends) was never bothered with useless characters. He simply killed them off. Hamlet’ ’ (not concerned with baby pigs) is the original non-violent play. It only con- tains: a) two knifings, b) three fatal duels, c) two suicides, d) one poison- ing, and e) a double execution. Sounds like box-office dynamite. And all be- cause some dude was rotten in Den- mark (everything in Denmark was rot- ten then--no refrigeration). Anybody need a pound of flesh? Next we move on to American Diplomacy,” or How to be a Bad Guy While You’re Being a Good Guy.” This course traces America’s role in the world through its transi- tion from Super-Good Guy to Good Guy to Bad Guy. I know that this is over simplified, but if it’s not, how can the Gronk Gronks” ever under stand it? This course will whet the appetites of many young diplomats, ultimately resulting in hordes of Spiro Agnews (double suicide, any- one?). Appearing over the horizon is the country of Literature of Con- temporary Lyrics.” Here, students are allowed to pick out the message behind song lyrics (even the little sneaky words). This course was de- signed for those too lazy to pick the words out for themselves, or for those who flunked basket-weaving. LCL is known to the medical pro- fession as a slipped disc” (ha ha). Moving right along after the disastrous pun, we carefully pick our way through the air corridors over Communism.” WORKERS, LEARN OF THE GLORIOUS EXPLOITS OF THE PARTY or else. This is a tough course, and if you flunk it, you get a field trip to Manchuria with enough food and ammunition to hold out for weeks, ...much thinking yields wisdom...” --Mao Tse-Tung. I can tell by your face that you belong to the monkey race; I can tell by your knees that you parents swung from trees.” What better way to usher in Anthropology. Mississippi still has a law on its books pro- hibiting the teaching of the theory of evolution, by the way. The people in Anthropology sometimes borrow people from the Rent-a-Nut’ ’ Agency to examine. The last one got loose and is posing as a student. Logic and Reasoning teaches you to be logical and reasonable. This course will doubtlessly produce some great philosophers, all walking aroung saying Why is there air? (great philosophical question number six). Julius Ceasar studied logic and reasoning (called rhetoric) and he ended up by being stabbed in the Forum—also in the Duodenum Pan- creas and Colon. By the way, we got our plane for this tour at Howard’s Second Hand Emporium and—whoops, there goes a wing. A short summary then, before we hit. Very short. The Mini- Courses arc like blisters in wet tennis shoes—you never notice them until they start swelling. The courses do offer a wide variety of in-depth subjects which would not otherwise be available to the student. They expand his scholastic mind and does anyone have a parachute? If this article didn’t make sense, drop some cibas and try again. If it still doesn’t roll up the whole BARQUE and smoke it. 1C Viking Spirit Comes Alive Those who have attended the last few games have felt the gener- ally growing enthusiasm in the stands. The over—all attendance at the JV games has even improved. Two factors have contributed to this rise in spirit. The first of these is expressed in the ords of Mr. Duckey Hall, The MSP band has done a lot for the basketball games.’’ An understatement, undoubtedly. No one can say that the band has not added color to pre— game warm-ups and the game itself. The senior boys have sparked the last few games. You just can’t help hearing Larry Poleo and Bob Guyton’s crew yell- ing in the stands. Their infectious enthusiasm can set the rest of the crowd into a round of frenzied cheer- ing. About ail you can say is that school spirit rises and falls. But the pride is always evident and the spirit is catching. It takes an arous- ed and excited crowd to spark up the spirit. We’ve had it both at home ancj away, and we’ll continue to get it. Our spirit has a long way to go to reach 100%. But we can boast a by Paulette Fletcher big improvement. Anyway we’re sav- ing our all for the state game. Criticizing the school spirit at VC has become a first rate issue with the students and faculty alike. Of course the more it's talked about and hashed over, the more boring the issue seems to become. The de- finitely does not spark school spir- it. As in any formulation of opinion, there are two general veiws to con- sider. The first attitude is It’s easy to say that school spirit has tripled in the last five games. With the help of the MSP band, the school has fi- nally come alive.” as opposed to those who say school spirit is an on and off affair.” If the games are tough, the spirit is high; if the game is an easy one, the spirit is near zero. The burst of acclaim that accom- panied the basket that broke the scor- ing record will resound in memories for a long time. The amount of spirit displayed can depend on a multitude of factors. But the pride in our team is always there, even if the cheer- ing is not up to par on a particular night. Coaches Keith Lone and Father Hattie: strategizing 11 The pep behind our power? The Little Team That Did by Mike Dolecki Petulla and Son Photo Chalkin’ ’em up The Yikcs: The power itself The Viking basketball team con- tinued its relentless march to another highly successful sea son as they routed St. Mark’s Seminary 91-49, Fort LeBeouf 72-57, and Kanty Prep 120-34, setting a new offensive scoring record. The three wins gave the Vikes a stunning 18-2 mark on the campaign. The victory over St. Mark’s also gave the black and gold the Erie Diocesan Western title of basketball. The highlight of the season, however, was the thrilling overtime win over Class A Erie East on the Vikes’ hardwood. It was sweet re- venge over a team that departed Ve- nango by a one-sided score in Erie earlier in the season. This time the Vikes were not to be denied. They forged to an early lead and main- tained it almost to the final minute of play when the Warriors on a great rally pushed to a tie. The Vikings, however, were equal to the occasion and showed their superiority by outscoring East in a frantic three minute overtime period to pull out the victory. Again it was the work of the five starters that turned the trick. Coach Keith Lane’s fearless five of Mark Garbacz, Ted Niederriter, Mike Dolecki, Dave Hall, and Jim Flaherty played accord- ing to the script to eke out the win. The Vikings have had some thrillers in past years on their home floor but this was by far one of the better games from a standpoint of strategy and good play. The victories over Ft. LeBeouf and St. Mark’s were routine affairs, nothing exciting. The high point of the Kanty Game was the record break- ing basket and the succeeding points that put us nine points over our pre- vious record. The two remaining games left on the regular schedule were easy wins for the Black and Gold as they defeated East Brest and St. Mary’s Seminary in their typical fashion. To equal last year’s record of 24—2, the Vikings would have had to record a victory over rival Elk County Christian and then win the state Catholic B championship. That would have made the Viking record this year equal to the mark of the 1968-1969 basketball team. However, the 1969—1970 season came to an abrupt end Feb. 27, at Brookville when the Vikings dropped the bitterly-contested 68-65 decision to Elk County Christian in a battle for the Erie Diocesan Class B title. The loss was only the third of the season for the Vikings who fin- ished the campaign with a fine 20—3 record. The Vikings went into the Class B championship game as a slight fa- vorite but they ran into a hot-shoot- ing George Pistner who canned 33 points. Foul trouble also plagued the Black and Gold as Mark Garbacz, who played a sterling game under the boards was forced to sit out about half of the game due to four person- als. High man for the Vikings was Mike Dolecki with 19. Ted Neiderriter aided with 14 while Garbacz came through with 11. Dave Hall chipped in with nine, Jim Flaherty with seven and Denny Serafin with five. The defeat was a bitter pill to swallow for the Vikings as they had visions of going on to the state championship finals. 12 The Distaff Dribblers by Rita Perrett There is hidden talent in Venango Christian, and it lies in the form of girls’ basketball. Although it plays second fiddle to bovs’ basketball (as in every school a lot of hard devoted practice sessions have gone into the Venango Christian Vikings,” as they are known. Their record is three wins and one loss at this time. The team sports victories over Oil City, Titus- ville, and Sharon High School. The O.C.H.S. game resulted in a score of 3? to 28. The Sharon game was a close one with the scoreboard show- ing a 29 to 28 victory. The Titusville victory was a narrow one also, with the final score being 38 to 36. Their only loss was to Bradford High School. None of these victories come without work, though. Every Tuesday and Thursday after school the team has a vigorous practice session with the ''Kellies,” a local women’s basketball team, that is sponsored by South Side Businessman’s Asso- ciation. They also have practice ses- sions on Saturdays. The spark behind these victories is Mrs. Ella Crisman, the coach. The members of the Varsity and Junior Varsity are: Cathy Anderton, Mary Caffery, Nancy Cirincione, Terry Clinger, Ann Daugherty, Jean Deemer, Mary Jo Fitzpatirick, Martha Mc- Mahon, Sue McMahon, Liz Megnin, Cathy Rearick, T.C. Lauer, Mary Ann Hartsell, Michelle Smayda, Chris Stubler, Chris Straub, and Jean Weidle The Junior Varsity team has one under their belts, and no losses at this time. Although the varsity lost to Bradford, the J.V. team won, 13 to 10. Both teams have uniforms con- sisting of a black shirt wirh white sleeves, and dark shorts and white crew socks and tennis shoes. The coach, Mrs. Crisman, says that their rebounding is very good and that their team spirit is outstanding, but they could stand to be a little tougher.” What the team needs is the sup- port of 'he school. There has been only one home game of girls’ basket- ball so far, and the turnout was fair. But in future games, we should get out and support our team which has brought home so many victories. Coach Conference: Cathy Anderton, Mrs. Crissman, and T. C. Lauer. T. C. adds two. Wilki's Woes by Mary Ann Wilkinson Congratulations, everyone! You all deserve a pat on the back for muddling through that term paper, Only once in my life have I ever seen anything more complicated, and that was the L.A. Freeway. Honest- ly, „ov arc you supposed to do an outline in all four of the different formats given? The pamphlet in- cluded in the packet was supposedly the authority and could not agree with itself let alone the advisors. And typing the crazy thing! You were lucky if you were able to con your parents into typing it, but if they couldn’t type—heavens above. The Gregg system is fine if you’ve been using it for fifty years but you can’t beat the reliable Hunt Peck meth- od in the long term typing of the long term. Many people suffered numerous losses in producing a term paper. Outside of losing tempers, friends, and sanity plus some reference books, there are those among us who lost their religion. Tsk, tsk, tsk. Dances at V.C. have become quite a controversial (?) subject. Will we have dances? Kinda looks like it. Two hundred eleven tickets were sold for the Valentine’s Dance and quite a few more at the door. If we can keep the attendance up, we’re over the hump. A big boom to the ticket sales was the fact that live music was provided through the good graces of Gary Feroz, Ron Feroz, Dave Ballot, Doug Fomof, and Allan Reed. Thanks, guvs. The dance was partially open and the students could bring an escort from another school. This was one giant leap for the fa- culty and one small step to the stu- dents. That’s progress for you... Some kids missed out on last quarter’s theology lectures. Disgust- ing. There they were—going to a Catholic school for Art and Academic Type. I guess the only solution is to travel down Rte. 8 to hear Franklin’s master lecturer, Dr. Wilkie (no rela- tion). In the miscellaneous department we have, for one thing, breaking china in the cafeteria. Although the applauding of this act is considered boorish, we are not cheering the butter—fingeredness but rather the juggling and gyrating of that unfortu- nate soul who couldn’t quite control the slippery little devil. At February’s First Friday Mass, a reply to the celebrant’s sermon concerning sin in Oil City was offered by one student- He makes Oil City sound like Peyton Place.” Well, that’s all. Hasn’t been too bad for an issue of the BARQUE, now has it, kids? Action Line by Mary Ann Guth Q. Why do some of the teachers raise such a commotion over the length of the guys’ hair? A. Considering the price of haircuts these days, it’s only Mr. Moneybags who can afford to keep his head neat- ly trimmed. But to answer the ques- tion: In the minds of our beloved faculty members (and many of our parents) there seems to be a slogan eternally etched in their outlook-- Caution: Long hair may be hazard- ous to yo' - education. And, of course, we must always be neat, well- groomed, upstanding, law abiding, dependable, clean, reverent, brave, and loyal representatives of good old V.C.H.S. Q. Why didn't this issue of the Barque come out earlier? A. Because. (And I didn’t see you helping us out any either.) Q. With all the school spirit that's been around lately, why don’t we seem to have any to spare for the girls’ basketball team? A. Our girls’ basketball team de- finitely deserves a lot of credit for the fine job that the girls have been doing. (See the article in this issue for the whole story on the team.) Because the Activity Fee does not cover the girls’ basketball games, many of the students just don’t go. Also a printed schedule of the girls’ games might be helpful for the stu- dents who aren’t aware that the girls are playing. It would be extremely beneficial to the whole situation if f more people would have more enthu- siasm over the fine team that Mrs. Crisman and the girls have worked hard to build. Sandpipers Sandpipers scurry from the rolling foam of the breakers. Sunlight caresses its reflection on the water the sea awakens to a new day, a child laughs, sandcastles appear. Red balloons are sold by the man in the park. I wclk I run I live, for th e refreshing dawn of | new life sprinkled with salt. My sea... glory of creation I live! h Wurth a Srrafin TELLING IT LIKE IT ISN'T 15 Aftermath A round umoarmi'ng sun Gazing through the grey - fogged sky, Remains unnoticed. Paulette Fletcher