Washington High School - Little Prexie Yearbook (Washington, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1951 volume:

S1197-'45- 'E:nr9 ' .fs -4 I r 'f I A - 1 I ...X 1 Ir xd 'fy fiw yff .4 -4? 'rc' l , I WL --ng'-! .:':' 3 W. 'ds KM W Q A 7 dwg, M 4 Ev 'fisyi E I YK ,Q , in ,fl-Mb 597757 mywfif K' 13,,f H N1 4441! 237' :.' , ' 'L .r1l!i'.i xiummlu The l95l Little Pre-Xie T e ittle Prexie Uf Nineteen Fifty-one Published by Little Prexie Staff Washington High School Washington, Pennsylvania 2 Washington High School Foreword The Little Prexie portrays the story of student lite within the portals of Wash High. Days filled with new tasks, new experi- ences-evenings punctuated with fun, dances, plays, and sports events. All the time, day or night, everyone worked together for a mutual purpose-to produce good citizens tor the world of tomorrow. To some, this will be merely a yearbook, to look at once and cast aside. To others, it will present a picture of past achieve- ments. To all, it should present a glimpse of the liberal educa- tion which should train a student to enioy and live a full life. 4 Contents Administration . . Seniors . Classes . Activities Sports . 5 4 4 Administration Administration Dr. Meyers B. Horner, who has been super- intendent of the Washington schools for 20 years, and high school principal for four years previous to that, has had an interest in the school system for almost a quarter of a century. During his term of service, he has kept in almost daily con- tact with the seven grade schools and the high school, and he is a familiar figure in the class- room or school activities. He and his two capable secretaries keep the wheels of the school system functioning smoothly and efficiently. The pupil who wishes working papers must visit his office. Within his files are all the school records, so that he has at his finger tips, the pulse of the entire school system. DR. MEYERS B. HORNER Superintendent of Washington Schools Board of The school system is the center of the com- munity, and the administration is the axis about which the school system revolves. The unsung heroes of this community picture are the men who give of their talents and time as members of the Board of Education, seeking as their only reward the satisfaction which comes through the witnessing of work well done. Seven men make up our Board of Educa- tion. Dr. Meyers B. Horner, superintendent, is Education the link between the students and faculties and the board. He, it is, who co-ordinates the plans of the board and the achievements of the schools to maintain a well-operated ancl efficient school system. The board is constantly planning for improvements, new lighting facilities, replace- ment of teachers, maintenance of high scholastic standards. Theirs is a never-ending cycle of activity. Seated, left to right: Edward J. Harris, Ralph B. Carroll, Ray E. Knestrick, A. W. T. Strott, Wil- liam MCC. Richardson, C. O. Ashbaugh. Standing: Heston M. Hill, Dr Meyers B. Homer, Harry W. Gray. 8 Administration HOMER M. LOWRY, Principal WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL High school days will never 'Fade so tar away that a memory can not be re- called of a day when Mr. Kelley called some student to his oFFice, for he, it was, who handled the disciplinary problems ofthe school. The Pennsylvania School Code book was his most valuable posssesion, and the sections therein were the answer to many a problem. Others of his duties are the handling of the book inventory and the administering of various apti- tude tests. A principal must have extraordinary patience and understanding as well as the ability to carry on the administrative duties ot a school. Such qualities are ex- hibited in the personage of Homer M. Lowry, principal of Washington High School. He has been generous with his time and etiforts to make our school lite hap- pier and more successful. His oFFiciaI title cloes not exclude him from a close rela- tionship with the students, but instead he has shared with us the thrills and dis- appointments of the year. SHELDON KELLEY, Assistant Principal WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Facult DiBello, Vincent Dickie, Margaret MCQ Dunn, R. J. Dupke, Emil F. Engel, Dorothy Eros, Earnest Frederickson, Edith Gamble, Anne S. Grable, A. Eliza Hamilton, Elizabeth Hammers, Irene L. Q 1 L I ef-.W . Harding, Paul E ' L 3 ' Harris William Hartman, C. Gaylord . .,.:..- A if Eg H i I A. fs. . ' ,,,kkI ,fi Herriott, Sara G. f , it if .1 Amos, William E. Bell, Mary L. Berry, Philip R. Biss, Frank Boulanger, A. L, Boyles, Katharine A. Bryson, Dorothy l. Christner, Elizabeth Day, L. P. DeNormandie, Gertrude P Elhel G. Hougland Sarah C. Kelly Curtis Kerns Paul Knesirick Paul A. Krall Jane B. Lane William M, Laughlin Lena L. Lively M. .lay Luft Helen M. Manes Facult Teresina Marino Margcxreilcx D. Martin Guy B. McCorrell Katherine F. McCool Sarah E. McEnrue W. L. McGlumphy Loretha McMinn Doris M. McNary Mary C. Moore Corinne Nelun Frank Peirone Florence H. Reed Elhu MCC. Richardson Laura E. Robb Jean W. Robinson Facult Joseph Rodiom Anne Ruben Anne M. Rutherford Margaret Sampson Bess L. Shape Zara L. Siegel Jane Sproat Cliff R. Sfives Florence Van Nostrand Margaret Williams Grace A. Wolf Beatrice Woodward Uffice Personalities Clea Andrew Phyllis Ashbaugh Leah Miller Norma Morgan I 2 l eclical Department The Washington High School medical de- partment can rank easily with any other such school department in the state. Each year, the boys from the Freshmen and Junior classes re- ceive physical examinations trom Dr. Patterson, the school physician. Similarly, the girls of these two grades are given examinations by Dr. Noble. In addition to these examinations by the school doctors, each student received a chest X-ray as a precaution against tuberculosis. Dr. Patterson also gives physical check-ups and examinations to all boys participating in any athletic contest. DR. GUY E. PATTERSON Medical Inspector DR. E. BEACHLEY NOBLE Medical Inspector MRS. BESSIE MARIE TOWNSEND Dental Hygienist DR. F. C. WELLER Dental Examiner LINDA AIKEN School Nurse OCIE FRYE School Nurse Dental examinations are given each year by Dr. Weller and Mrs. Townsend. It defects are found in a student's teeth, they are pointed out to him. He may then see his family dentist and have them corrected. Dr. Patterson is at the high school each day from 9 to IO A.M. Miss Frye is in the Health Room until noon, and then she visits the various grade schools. Miss Aiken assists with the medi- cal examinations in the high school, but is more closely associated with the grade schools. Our Cleaner- ppers Our custodians have a real iob on their hands-keeping the school as clean, warm, and attractive as it is. The student body and the fac- ulty, all make demands of their services, and the problem of pleasing 1500 students and 67 teach- ers is indeed a task. The rooms are too hot or too cold-so the engineer, Mr. Boardley, has to change thermostats and regulate the heat, a win- dow can't be raised, and a ianitor is called to fix this, a door won't close or lock-these are only a few of the minor problems confronting our nine custodians. ln between these catastrophes, they wax floors, wash windows, sweep rooms, repair lights, clean the many and vari-colored deposits of chewing gum off the floors, clean writing from the walls, and a hundred other tedious duties. They work long hours, and many is the evening lights burn on the various floors as the ianitor moves wearily on his way-cleaning and sweep- ing, arranging chairs, washing blackboards, so that the building will be pleasant and attractive the next day. Bill Miller, as head custodian, can be found almost anywhere. One of his duties is the issu- ing of supplies, and every Monday morning he is at the door to the supply room, ready to dis- tribute paper, pencils, etc., so the classes may carry on for another week. Mr. Criswell and Mr. Gilson are usually seen on the upper floors after school closes for the day. They have charge of cleaning the second, third, and fourth floor rooms and corridors. The year- book staff, working after school, often delays Mr. Criswell on his rounds of the second tioor, as they tarry in Room 223 for long sieges with pic- tures and copy. John Criswell Bernard Dodd Barney Dodd doesn't make an appearance until 2 P. M., so naturally he is very much in evi- dence at all athletic contests during the winter. Barney's chief headache is the auditorium, and it is his responsibility to see that it is kept clean and shining during the winter months. He supervises the laying of the mats for the wrestling contests, and sweeps the floor before all basketball games. In addition, the many activities for which our auditorium is used, make his an extremely de- tailed duty. Mr. Boardley, as the school engineer, spends most of his time in the sub-basement, where the heating plant is located. He has charge of the furnaces, sees to the loading of the conveyor, and takes care of the mechanics of the school heating and ventilating system. Pop Gray's familiar figure was seen most frequently this past winter-when the snows came fast and often-shoveling paths to the vari- ous entrances and keeping the walks in passable condition. He is also found making the rounds of the drinking fountains, and keeping them clean and sanitary, washing walls, and sweeping the first floor corridors. Other custodians on our staff of workers are Roy Winters, George Dunlap, and Elva Hutch- inson. These men are infrequently seen by the students for they work after school hours. The up-keep of the school is not only a job for the custodians but for the students as well, and all could lighten the duties of these men, who do such a grand iob of keeping the building spotlessly clean, by being careful not to throw papers on the floors, write on the walls, or gen- erally marring the appearance of the school and surrounding property. William Gilson William Miller Tl1ere's a place For every fool in Woodshop Main oFflce girls at work. G-18 personnel discuss the day's program Mr. Amos issues Cl lardy cldmil. Cheerleaders AT REST! Any day - 'l:'I5 P. M. Mrs. Mar1in's sewing students learn how to place skirt patterns 15 Seniors Senior Class Histor The Ladder of Education is a long one and the rungs few and far between. We, the Seniors of 1951, have climbed the twelve rungs to the top and have now reached the goal we set out for in 1939, when we entered first grade and climbed the first rung. The seven rungs of the grades were climbed without too much trouble but when we came to the eighth one and beyond, a few dropped by the wayside. We all remember our first glimpse of the five rungs yet to be attained. It was on a Sep- tember afternoon, in 1946, when we were all ushered into the big auditorium and told the whys and hows of the institution of higher learn- ing of which we were now a part. Except for a few lost people, everything was fine. During the second semester we chose American Legion Award Winners. They were: Sue Fair, Margaret Garrison, Kathleen Matteson, James Barr, and Ralph Rush. Ninth and tenth grades came and went. We were now a little older and a little wiser. With ten rungs down and two to go we en- tered our Junior Year at Wash High, unaware that the two years to follow were going to be the hardest but the most wonderful in our school career. We started our year by electing officers who would be our Senior officers also. Those chosen to lead the class were Albert lanni, Presi- dent, Jack Funk, Vice President, Rose Marie Folio, Secretary, and Martha Tracanna, Treasurer. Miss Dorothy Engle and Mr. C. Wm. Kerns were chosen as advisers. Then came the big event of our Junior year, our Junior Prom. The Country Club Ball was our theme and the highlight of the evening was the crowning of the queen on the rustic old bridge in the middle of the green , We chose Donna Mae Long as our May Queen and Eileen Dorothy Engel C. William Kerns Noble and Alma Zenner as her Senior attendants. Beverly Murphy and Jane Parsons represented our own Junior Class and Mariorie Jones and Jennine Wozniak the Sophomores. We also chose Gayle Gibson and Amy Salisberry, Ninth Grade, and Maureen Paustenbach and Harriett Super, Eighth Grade. Summer vacation came and went and then we were Seniors . Starting in September we became so busy and engrossed in class activi- ties that there was time for much less. Our last football assembly and game brought memories of four years previous, as did our last in every- thing else. Early in the year we chose class colors, green and gray, and bought our dinks . Before Thanksgiving vacation the first of our Senior activities was presented, this being in the form of the Senior Play, Our Miss Brooks . Mid- term we had our Christmas Formal called the Mistletoe Ball . Beverly Murphy and Wally Martin were the Mistletoe Sweethearts. The year went swiftly and soon it was time for the Junior Prom. Jane Parsons was chosen as May Queen and Kathleen Matteson and Beverly Murphy were the Senior attendants. Soon it was time for our Senior Activities. May 28, we had our Banquet and Dance at the George Washington Hotel. May 29, the Class Day Assembly was held. June 3, we solemnly marched to Baccalaureate Services and then on June 6, Pomp and Circumstance finally became a reality. Commencement speakers were: Bar- bara Bachman, Joan Burkett, Diane Decker, Rose Marie Folio, Ronald Amon, and Ralph Rush. Speeches over, diploma in hand, and new hori- zons to come, we marched together in our audi- torium for the last time, although the memory will live for years to come. May God bless each one in our class May He be with us every one To guide us and direct us by His will Until our work on earth is done. May He give us faith and love unending May He help us better lives to live And through the many years to come May we to others our service give. May our work in life be good May we be unselfish and ever true And always strive for some higher goal That we may be strengthened by all we do. May He be with us every day In times of peace and times of war ln all our ioys and deepest sorrows May He keep us near forever more. -Joan Burkett Fift -One Senior Class MARGIE ELAINE ADAMS Marge is sweet and lots of fun We know she'll be nice to everyone. Margie is a member of Y-Teens lists English as a favorite subiect ... enioys dancing and music . . . dislikes reading AND hard work .. . wcrks at W. T. Grant store hopes to become a typist. NORMA JEAN ADAMS A modest girl with a pleasant smile You'll find in her a friend worthwhile. Norma likes to type works as student secretary for Mr. Kerns quite fond of dancing and music hopes to become a telephone operator. JOHN P. ALLEGRO John is a tall boy and rather lean Don't think he's even been downright mean. John works at Hazel If-T2 has a desire to become a mechanic after graduation enjoys movies likes woodworking as a hobby. ANDREW ALSKO A newcomer to our class is Andy Everyone thinks that he's iust dandy. Electricity holds a fascination for Rocky . .. works for Rice Electric Company eating is his chief like Problems of Democracy his favorite subiect likes to fish. RONALD LEE AMON Ronnie has both brawn and brain A real swell guy who won't complain. Handsome Ron is a 3-letter man in football, basketball, and track .. . a member of Student Council, W Club . . . had minor lead in Spring Play enioys math class hates to get up in the morning plans to attend college. CLYDE ASTON ln a short time CIyde's grown quite tall Has he been drinking Hadacol? Lists math and physics as his favorite subiects Penn Meat Market claims his services on the week ends works on car motors in his spare time plans to become an Aviation Cadet. EDNA FAYE AMOS Faye is a gal who's really grand She twirls a baton in our band. Sissie is one of our talented dancers . . . maiorette Y'Teens . . . Spring Play ... likes both gym class and the instructor . . . now works as baby sitter has found lots of opportunity this year for her fav- orite hobby-ice skating . . . has an eye on iob of air hostess after graduation. BARBARA JANE BACHMAN Babs is always a real true friend She stays with you to the very end. Bobs is one of our very active Senior members belongs to Sorores, Go-To-College, Modern Foreign Lan- guage, and Usher Clubs . . , Y-Teens . . . homeroom officer Mixed Chorus and Girls Glee Club hopes to become a home economics teacher. SAVANNAH C. BARBER Savannah is always so full of fun With a cheerful hello for everyone. Bona loves to talk enioys making decorative foods wants to be a beautician favorite subiect-business ec. dislikes math . . . serves as program chairman of Modern Foreign Language Club. JACK BARKER .lack's aim, as you can see A service man he wants to be. Bullet has a definite interest in basketball enioys all sports ... homework is his pet peeve ... plans to enter the service after graduation. 'I9 The Nineteen undred TOP ROW RICHARD A. BARR Dickie Barr has' k lun ed his car Now Cora knows he can't stray far. Can usually be seen in the company of a certain bright-eyed senior girl . .. favorite subiect is machine shop likes any kind of machinery works at Paul -714 store ambition is to be a mechanic. STEPHEN W. BARTLEY This popular lad is rather tall A busy boy who is liked by all. Steve played both basketball and football works at Hazel ffl enioys English class likes to spend his spare time playing basketball . . . has no plans for the future. NANCIANN C. BAUMAN Sporting a diamond third finger left hand Nancy and Dutch make a couple that's grand. Nancy is an active member of varsity cheerleaders her heart interest is a wrestler . . . wrestling queen attendant May Queen attendant . .. hates the alarm clock . .. can frequently be found close to the wrestling mat at the matches ... wants to be a success in life. MARY LOU BEATTY Mary Lou is dainty and petite We hope she'll always be as sweet. Lou's ambition of housewife will become a reality after graduation sports a diamond on the vital finger ... enioys typing class .. . works at Walter's Pharma ' raphy. cy , . . likes photog- 'tw r F' mg 7 ,HG 'tm E ...T , I 'M M h f Q, W If., '..: wif 'Lal CC mf , in-W g gi BOTTOM ROW EDILLION Bev's a girl who's r ll BEVERLY ANN B ea y hep She's real cute with lots of pep. A 12th grade Y-Teen member . .. dislikes to get up early . . . likes to write letters . . . works at Bard's Dairy Bar .. . enioys Dramatics class wants to succeed. DONALD BILBY Don is one of th e roving kind For he says traveling is on his mind. Dink lists Mr. McGlumphy as his favorite teacher dis- likes homework likes sports his hobbies are fishing and basketball . . . wants to travel after June. FRANCES R. BOVA Frances at basketball d oes excel We all agree she's really swell. Fran is a member of G. A. A., Girls' Camera Club, and Sketch and Craft Club .. . works at G. C. Murphy's on Satur- days . . . likes basketball, swimming, and badminton ... study halls are her chief dislike . . . would like to major in physical education. JOHN VERNON BRADLEY .John Vernon may be his name But we'll call him Skid Rid just the same! Skid Rid was a member of the football and track teams belongs to W and Modern Foreign Language Clubs Mixed Chorus hates work ambitio ' tician. n is to be a mor- 20 HI1 Fift -Une Senior Class FRANK BRAGER Frank's a boy who rides the bus We never hear him make a fuss. Frank claims membership in Modern Foreign Language Club . . . likes Spanish this winter found him at his favorite pastime- ice-skating collects stamps as a hobby . . . works on his father's farm ... plans to become a doctor. JUNE BRANT Our girl June is quiet and sweet Soon marriage will make her life complete. A faithful marcher in the band enjoys dramatics class has several likes-band, sewing, skating, and typing hopes to travel after graduation . . . wants-most of all- to be a success. ROGER F. BRIGHTBI LL A flaming star in the Senior Play Roger will go far on the Great White Way! Tall and blond Rage played Martin in Senior Play a member of band, Key Club newspaper staff likes movies-and gets to see plenty of them at the Basle where he works enjoys dramatics class ... interested in music. JACK BRIGHTWELL Jack's the boy with his back always bent Still trying to snap a newsy event, A loyal member of Student Operators Stal? and Camera Club enjoys physics class likes photography plans to be an electrical engineer . .. hates Latin night work. CLARK EDWARD BROOKS To be a lawyer is on Clark's mind Good ones in this field are hard to find. Plays in the band ... trig is his favorite subject and Miss Shape his choice of teachers enjoys our early dismissals has chosen the legal field for post graduation. ARTHUR BRUNO, JR. Peanuts is handsome and a little shy But success will never pass him by. Spring Play wrestling geography is his choice of subjects main interest is eating employed at John B. Bruno Plumbing and Heating plans to become a plumber. GLORIA MAE BRUNO Gloria's one who is a pal Quite ci sweet and lovely gal. Smiling quiet Gloria is a member of senior commercials now working at Murphy's . .. hopes to become an hello girl after gradu- ation . . . especially enjoys skating. LESTER BRYANT Les is the boy with the test tube in hand He also helps Harding direct his band. As head drum major he leads the band in and out of intri- cate maneuvers a member of Key Club track team . .. likes sports and driving chemistry class is his delight ... works at Bryant Neon Sign Company. JOAN A. BURKETT Neatness personifiedg a chuckle that's hearty A wonderful girly the life of the party. Joan was one of the able poetesses for the yearbook an active member of Sorores, Usher, Go-To-College Clubs secretary of Modern Foreign Language Club keeps track of money affairs for 406 . .. worked as counselor at Chautauqua during summer hates inquisitive people plans to attend college and major in home economics. ERNEST J. BURNS Bucky's made good in the S. O. S, We hope that he'll continue with his success. Bucky can usually be found in 123 working over movie equipment . .. enjoys taking pictures works at Stuart's Service Station Uncle Sam's Navy will be his goal after June. 21 The Nineteen Hundred and MILFORD ASLESY CALLOWAY Ask him his name, here's what he'll say: Milford Ca-Ca Calloway. Cab has many likes among them a convertible enjoys basket- ball likes to eat wants a good money-making job in June. J EAN CALTU NA Hair of black, highlights of blue Nice disposition and faithful, too. Petite, attractive Jeanne delights in swimming and dancing . . . a member ot Ushers, Library, Modern Foreign Language, Go-To-College, and Sketch and Craft Clubs . .. likes to write shorthand student secretary to Miss Shape during her senior year hopes to become a secretary. DENNEY CARMICHAEL Everybody likes quiet Denney Of boys like him there are not many. Vice president of Student Council portrayed the coach in Senior Class play member ct Usher Club employed at Hazel Atlas . .. would like to become a meteorologist. MARILYN CARROLL Marilyn and Murf are a steady pair A twosome like this is really rare. Mac delights in playing the piano and accompanying people plays in band belongs to Y-Teens, Go-To- College, Sorores, and Usher Clubs . .. homeroom ofticer . .. likes a certain recent grad, now at Waynesburg College . . . lists as her favorite teacher Wild Bill McGlumphy .. . plans a college career. SHIRLEY ANN CHIPPS a Friendly and Jolly-the best of pals Shirley's the pride ofthe Senior gals. Chips acted as Student Council secretary attended District Chorus member of Sorores Club, Y-Teens, Glee Club, Camera Club Spring Play .. . enjoys sewing . . . attendant to May Queen and Wrestling Tournament Queen a cheerleader hopes to become a nurse, CAROL SUE CHURCH Just the sweetest thing in the town With laughing eyes and hair of brown. Carol Sue is a member of Sorores Club, Go-To-College Club, Usher Club, Y-Teens, Glee Club, and Senior Trio . . . Spring Play ... member of Student Council .. . interested in nursing as a career. PATRICIA COEN Patty has shining hair of red And happy school days she has led. Patty belongs to Girls Glee Club, Y-Teens and Camera Club Spring Play Chorus worked at swimming pool during the summer . .. wants to be a telephone operator. MARGARET COLE Peggy will be a loving wife We wish her the best throughout life. Peggy belongs to band, Sketch and Craft Club, Y-Teens, Modern Foreign Language Club, and Go-To-College Club . . . homeroom officer collects pennants as a hobby . . . wants to go to college and become a math teacher. LIETA COMIS A woman in white is Lieta's ambition Lots of success to her we're wishin'. Nicknamed Bookworm , Lieta belongs to Go-To-College Club, Li- brary Club, and Sorores Club . . . likes music and poetry . . . collects books as a hobby selects Latin as her favorite subiect has chosen nursing as her tuture. SANFORD D. COOK Santord's a boy who's lots of Fun And listen, girls, his heart's not won! Cookie came to us from Palmyra High School, Palmyra, New York .. . Senior Play . . . band . . . hobby is chess and winter sports he'll draw the plans for your new house. L22 Fift -One Senior Class TOP ROW MARYANN CRAIG To have a home and be a good wife These are plans for her future life. Mac is one of the Senior girls who wears a diamond on her left hand member of Y-Teens . .. Junior and Senior Chorus Science is her favorite subject ambition is to become a housewife. HAROLD LEE CROOK Friends, faculty, ianitors, l'm no ordinary man Look me over and explain me if you can. Known to some as Spook . .. on wrestling squad . . . fav- orite subiect is geography ... interested in sports ... has plans to become a machinist after June. HARRY CARTER CROTHERS Harry is one of the busy boys But still he has a lot of ioys. Served as Head Usher home room officer Student Council . . . history is his choice of a favorite subiect .. . col- lects picture post cards .. . wants to be a success. BEVERLY ANN DAVIS Bev played Miss Brooks in the Senior Play And she has a smile to brighten your day. Bev was a member of Student Council, Y-Teens, Camera Club May Queen attendant Our Miss Brooks in Senior Play cheerleader well known as a fortune teller . . . can usually be seen in the company of Bud after graduation hopes to become a good secretary. BOTTOM ROW WILLIAM DAVIS Bill has struggled with Spanish Two Don't take it! that's his advice to you. Bill was our trainer for football and track member of wrestling squad Student Council W Club . . . driving is his choice of favorite subiects basketball playing is a particular hobby has his eye on a college education. DIANE DECKER Full of good humor, personality, and brains Near the head of the Senior Class she reigns. Assistant editor of yearbook participated in varied club activities-Sorores, Go-To-College, Usher, Y-Teens, Sketch and Craft sings first soprano in Senior Trio May Queen attendant ... home room oHicer . . . enioys dancing ... found behind a counter of Dollar Store on Saturdays plans to attend college. JOEL C. DECKER, JR. Joel plays the clarinet CAin't met no better player yet!J Jazz was a member of the Band, Key Club, Orchestra, Cam- era Club, and Sketch and Craft Club . . . likes music art and photography are listed as hobbies the commercial art field is his goal. CHARLES DeROSE Chuck is active and full of fun And never frets when work's to be done. Chuck was chairman of decorating committee for Junior Prom in charge of sports write-ups for newspaper likes sports employed at YMCA hopes to become a Director of Physical Education. 23 The Nineteen Hundred and FALCO JOSEPH DESIDERIO One of the brutes on our football team Des is a boy who's on the beam. Played first string tackle on our football team . .. member of W. Club nicknamed Dessie favorite subiect is woodshop collects phonograph records as o hobby . . . ambition is to own a place of busi' ness. LOIS ANN DIANGELO Lois likes to iitterbug You should see her cut a rug. Member of Y-Teens . . . Spring Play . . . lists Dr. Harris as her favorite teacher . . . hobbies are dancing and sewing . . . employed at Murphy's . . . hopes to be successful. THOMAS DONALDSON Tex is a boy with many fine features He lists as his peeve-crabby teachers. Tex was publicity chairman of Student Council . . . homeroom officer . . . vice president of Key Club . . . member of Usher, Modern Foreign Language, and Camera Clubs . . . wrestling squad . . . Spring Play . . . ambition is to attend college. DONALD DOWDLE Our boy Don hasn't much to say Just sits dreaming classes away. Don lists as his favorite teacher-Mr. Luft chief like is sports . . . hobby is hunting . .. ambition is to get a good job. DENNY DOWLING Loafing is the thing he does best We hope someday he'll catch up on his rest. A new student at Wash High this year . .. known to some as Kat lists English as his favorite subject employed at McNeill's Flower Shop . . . likes to dance . . . hopes to be happily married some day. J. REED DRAUCKER Reed and his gang wear crepe soled shoes Which one is more hep is hard to choose. Reed has been a member of senior mixed choral group in Spring Play .. . likes dramatics class best of all . . . thor- oughly dislikes school ... employed at Washington Meat Market. . . would like to become a singer. MARY G. DRIEHORST A dietitian Mary wants to become We hope quite soon her job is won. Mary was a member of the band and belonged to Y-Teens .. . her favorite subject is music chief likes are swimming and dancTng collects miniatures as a hobby . .. plans to become a dietitian. SHIRLEY JUNE DYER A dazzling redhead: full of fun She has a ioke for everyone. Nicknamed Slug . . . belongs to Usher, Library, and Go-To- College Clubs Y-Teens homeroom officer Spring Play works part-time at Hanna's Grocery dislikes people who iust think they're wheels plans to become a nurse. ROBERT LLOYD EIMER, JR. Bob one day will famous be Crooner or cartoonist he. Bob is a member of Sketch and Craft Club movies and music are his chief likes dislikes sleeping enioys drawing cartoons ...Mr. Dunn's lost hall monitor . . . ambition is to become a cartoonist. DELORES JUNE ELDER Delores, generally known as June Lists Body and Soul as her favorite tune. Member of Little President staff and Y-Teens . . . dramatics is a favorite subject music and dancing are her chief in- terests , . . collects phonograph records . . , hopes to become a telephone operator. 24 Fift -Une Senior Class TOP ROW LOIS ANNE ELIAS Good luck to Lois and Lawrence all thru life We hope they have not one bit of strife. Rumor has it that Lois has taken the fatal step picks Mr. McGlumphy as her favorite teacher her interest centers around a certain Lawrence Rush . .. dislikes to study . . . ambition is to have a happy marriage. DONALD G. EMERY Don is handsome, we all agree And he's full of fun-that's plain to see. Don has been a member of the Key Club, and Usher Club yearbook staff member in iunior year has a definite dislike for the draft board . . . employed at Hazel Atlas wants to retire. SUSAN JANE FAIR Tall and blonde and lots of fun- She'll be a good nurse to everyone. Sue is a member of Sorores, Usher, and Girls Glee Club .. . collects baseball pictures served as homeroom otticer in Spring Play member of yearbook staff likes chemistry plans to become a nurse. DAVID D. FAUST .lust can't help but tap our feet When Dave gives out with a boogie beat. Dave is a new student at Wash High plays a trumpet in our band .. . attended district and state band this year . .. plays for dance bands . . . lists music as a hobby . . . ambition is to become an aeronautical engineer. 25 BOTTOM ROW BARBARA FEDOR - Full of fun and rather short She's a girl who's a real good sport. Barb served on homeroom program committee activities include volleyball and basketball lists science as her fav- orite subiect likes to dance employed at Washington Hospital . .. ambition is to get married. LAURA JEANNE FERRELL Laura loved in Health class to rock in her chair 'Til one day the chair skidded, and she fell you-know- where! Laurilu is a member of Y-Teens, Go-To-College, Sorores, and Camera Clubs claims music as her chief like elevators scare her Spring Play Usher Club Senior Chorus . . . plans to attend college. ROSE MARIE FOLIO Ro is sweet, helpful, and kind A nicer girl you'll never find. Very capable editor of yearbook . . . secretary of senior class homeroom officer Spring Play member of Senior Trio in junior year . . . active member of Y-Teens, Ushers, and Sorores Club likes music lists shorthand as her favor' ite subiect .. . will make someone a good secretary. JOHN FORD John is rather hard to get to know But we think he'll be making the dough! Answers to the nickname of Henry lists sleeping and eating as his favorite likes claims he dislikes C?l girls works at Washington Hospital Uncle Sam's Navy gets him after graduation. JAC TOP RO K FUNK T e ' Nl W Jack's work is ne But he neteen BOTTOM ROW JOANNE GOTTSHALL ver done Joanne always has a bag of candy always has smiles for everyone. But, of course, you know it comes in handy. Vice President of Senior class member of Student Council Jo is treasurer of Girls' Camera Club, and a member of for three years . . . president of Modern Foreign Language Y-Teens homeroom reporter .. . lists English as her favorite Club . . . selects business ec. as his favorite subject . . . likes subject and skating as a hobby ... is employed at the Schrader television wants to be successful. store , . . wants to be Cl telephone operator. PATRICIA D. GALAHER MARGARET EVAUGHN GRANTZ Patty and Marilyn are the best of friends Margaret hopes to work for Bell Telephone Here's hoping their friendship never ends. And soon she'll be starting her own little home. Pat is a member of Y-Teens and Sketch and Craft Club Marge lists volleyball and basketball among her activities Mr. Harding's student secretary ... likes dancing ... makes .. . member of chorus and Y-Teens . . . says biology is her fav- art a hobby , . . hopes to become a hello girl. orite subject likes working with children collects stamps hopes to become a telephone operator. MARGARET GARRISON ROBERT GRAY With a winning personality When our Bob Gray is old and groany Tops in everything is she. Will he get back his dime from Tommy Maloney? So quiet is Margaret, that we're not always sure she's present Bob is a member of the Boys' Camera Club . . . lists mechan- . .. lists shorthand as her favorite subject . . . likes to cook . .. ical drawing as a favorite subject and Mr. Kerns as his favorite plans to be a beautician. teacher . . . dislikes oral topics . . . names drafting as a hobby ... hopes to become a draftsman. KATHERINE E. GLENDENNING DOLORES J. GREER To be a typist is Kay's ambition Dody is a whiz on skates We wish her luck in her position. She's a girl who really rates. Kay belongs to Camera Club and Senior Chorus . .. likes Dody is a member of Y-Teens, Camera Club, and Sketch and dancing and swimming dramatics is her favorite subject Craft Club .. . works at Central Drug Store . .. Senior Chorus . .. employed at Lightning Local Express .. . likes to read Spring Play .. . homeroom officer . . . likes skating, and hopes to become a secretary. wants to be a professional skating teacher. ..f'M' T 26 and Fift -Une Senior Class PATTY GREER A certain boy from up at State ls the one who'll always rote. Pot is a member of Girls' Camera Club, Band, Little President staff employed at Autenreith's a homeroom officer seems in- terested in Penn State and a certain Ward will make nursing her career. WILLIAM F. GREGG Bill is a boy with a serious mind Boys like this-it's good to find. BiII has chosen physics as his favorite subiect . . . lists sports as his chief like takes pictures in his spare time ... plans a college career. BARBARA ANN GILMORE Content and giggling life away Forever holding gloom at bay. Bobby seems interested in the Marines, particularly one named Jim employed at Len's Dairy Bar likes swimming and skat- ing business ec. is her favorite subiect wants to ioin the Women's Marine Corps. ROBERT CARL GRIMM One of our heavyweights was Bob Grimm We wish lots of success to him. Bob is a member of our wrestling team public speaking holds a definite interest for him likes music, walking, and talking employed by Observer Pub- Iishing Company wants to find a profitable iob. BILLIE IONA LOU GRUBER Billie has a lot on her mind A truer friend you'll never find. Bill belongs to Sorores, Library, Ushers, and Go-To-College Clubs Mrs. Allen in Senior Play . .. member of Y-Teens band Student Council . . . homeroom officer . .. likes parties and music . . . is interested in nursing as a career. ELIZABETH GRUDI The gayest of the gay at times-yet she can be serious too Many friends has Liz won-her enemies are few. Liz likes dancing belongs to Senior Chorus Y-Teens . . . homeroom officer . . . vice president of Girls' Camera Club . . . enioys English .. . ambition is to become a nurse. ELINE G. HAGER Here she comes-there she goes We never see her in repose. Elsie in Senior Play Y-Teens likes dramatics class em- ployed at Walter's Drug Store hates ice and snow . .. dancing and skating are her hobbies has hitched her wagon to a matri- monial star. JEAN HARRINGTON This happy girl with bright blonde hair Has a winning way and o friendly air. Jeannie lists Y-Teens, Camera Club, basketball, and chorus as her activities , .. on newspaper staff . . . home- room reporter . . . Spring Play likes wrestling matches . .. hopes to be a telephone operator. RUBY E. HARRIS Sedate and quiet as can be Calm and dependable is she. Ruby's favorite subiect is typing student secretary to Mr. Biss . .. member of Sketch and Craft Club .. . dancing is her hobby . . . hopes to become a secretary in June. MARIE HATFIELD Her friends are many, her enemies few She's sweet and pretty-good natured, too. Ree is a student secretary selects secretarial work as a career favorite subject is health likes sports sews as a hobby thoroughly dislikes all lessons. 27 The Nineteen Hundred an ess Top Row: PAUL HENDERSON Although Paul hasn't much to say, He'll stick with you all the way. Activities include basketball, wrestling, and football . . . Bitty't claims he dislikes women C?l .. , picks geography as a favorite subiect employed at Hazel Atlas Q12 ambition is to become a policeman. SYLVIA HIGHFIELD A cute English lassie with many cute ways We hope with us she always stays. Sylvia belongs to Sorores Club, Usher Club, and Modern Foreign Language Club Senior Play Spring Play favorite subiect is dramatics includes drawing, dancing, swimming, and reading in her hobbies ambition is to travel, SHIRLENE HOLMES To joke about women drivers you must say so long, Simply because Shirlene is here to prove they're wrong. Also called Sherlock belongs to Library, Camera Clubs, Y-Teens Spring Play Senior Chorus likes gym enjoys swimming . . . interested in becoming a model. HAROLD BALDWIN HUGHES Baldy really drives a hot rod He'll never stop till he's under the sod. Baldy is a member of the band president of S. O. S. Club Spring Play Senior Play works for Chartiers Cleaners model trains are his hobby . .. would like to be a state policeman. Bottom Row: ALBERT FRANK lANNl Abb's guided our class thru thick and thin Where would we be if it weren't for him? Abb is a member of Student Council . . . president of Senior Class W Club officer employed by Basle Theater wrestling and football are included in his activities . .. wants to live an easy life. REGIS ALBERT INNIS Horns will blow, drums will beat Here comes Regie across the street! Regie is another of the wrestlers other activities include track and W Club . .. enioys dancing . . . favorite subiect is dramatics . . . hopes to be happily married. JAMES R. JOHNSON Quite a play boy is our Jim Always obeying every whim. Jim likes airplanes, but dislikes doing nightwork Miss Shape is his favorite teacher employed at newspaper ottice model airplanes are his hobby interested in a career in aviation. ROBERT C. JOHNSON Some call him lggy g some call him Bob, Manager of the track team, he sure had a iob! Better known as lggie . . . lists as his activities track and W Club football trainer likes all sports school is his hobby . . . air force for him in June. Fift -Une Senior Class K SHELLEY ANNE KANE Shelley and Tom are quite a pair They never seem to havo -.x care. Member of Little President staff ... Chorus ... Spring Play favorite subiect is chemistry collects records ambition is to graduate. ELEANOR M. KAPIS Eleanor has the brightest blonde hair When there's fun to be had, she's always there. Member of Library Club, Camera Club, Y-Teens, and G. A. A. ... employed at Hazel Atlas i752 ... homeroom officer .. basketball and volleyball are included in her activities ... hopes to have a successful future. HAROLD KIMMINS Hal's a boy who's really neat The girls say he'd make life complete. Hal is a member of the Key Club and Student Council likes all sports Little President staff .. . business manager of yearbook English is his favorite subiect dislikes getting up early wrestling is also an activity of his likes to travel ... hopes to be a iournalist. JOE KING Many friends Joe has won For there's none finer under the sun. W Club member ... lists shorthand as his favorite subiect enloys televisicn and sports hobby is photography ... wants To succeed. , BETTY LOU KNESTRICK Bets is the greatest-a real sweet gal Nice personality and a wonderful pal. Better known as Bets belongs to Glee Club, Sorores, Y-Teens, Glee Club Quartette ... attended District Chorus . .. homeroom officer .. . Senior Play Spring Play one of the maiorettes . . . treas- urer of Student Council enfoys music plans to be a medical secretary. PAUL KOSEY Though we don't see him often around He's as good a Joe as can be found. Pete is employed at Hazel Atlas . . , enioys hunting and fishing ... played football in iunior high ... track Chorus Spring Plays hopes to become a state police- man chief likes are sleeping and eating. JOHN HARVEY KRAUSHAAR John likes the girls and the girls like John We wonder which one he'll decide upon. Answers to Bud member of wrestling and track squads Student Council, Modern Foreign Language Club, W Club . . . dislikes nightwork in Spring Play aims for a happy marriage. SARAH JANE KUGHN Sparkling eyes and soft black curls Surely make attractive girls. Cooney belongs to Y-Teens, Ushers, Library, Sorores Clubs . . . was in Senior Play . . . favorite teacher, Mr. Dunn favorite subiect, Health enioys dancing . .. dislikes crowded street cars plans on a nursing career. GEORGIANA LANG Georgiana so little and cute To most anyone she's sure to suit. Chicken is on the volleyball and basketball All-Star teams homeroom officer employed at Murphy's another wrestling fan member of Girls Camera Club, Y-Teens, and G. A. A. biology is a favorite subject Spring Play wants to be a success. PATRICIA LARIMER Patty's a happy, carefree brunette The nicest 'friend you'll ever get. Patty enioys public speaking . .. likes to dance . . . doesn't care for housework collects dolls wants to be a beautician. 29 The MARILYN P. LEVERS Marilyn and the boys get along just fine For her they fall-hook and line! Mack likes typing class now employed at G. C. Murphy Store especially enjoys dancing has a hobby of collecting records ... plans to join the W. A. F. NORMA JEAN LEWIS A real 'fine gal is Norma Lewis Lots ot happiness she brought us. Norma favors the business subjects .. . member ot Girls' Camera Club . . . enjoys movies . . . plans to enter the business field as a secretary. MALCOLM LIGHTNER This gentleman of red-haired tame To Wash High from East Washington came. Rusty transferred this year from East Washington . . . likes, most of all, to get out of school in the afternoons . .. employed at lams Market . . . takes pictures as a hobby likes math class plans to become a mortician. JOSEPH LYCANS Our boy Joe wants an easy job For that position there's quite a mob. Gene plans to join the Marines likes to sleep, but no work for him . . . lists business ec. as a favorite subject . . . collects stray dogs. JOHN H. LYLE His work was to keep the wrestlers tit Seems he did a good job of it. Known to some as Muskey wrestling manager member ot W Club and Usher Club . . . Track team . . . enjoys math . . . a naval aviator he plans to be. FRANK MACEYKO Frank has the prettiest curly hair Also real sharp clothes he'll always wear. Well-known baseball player enjoys this sport more than any other W Club member . . . favorite class is machine shop employed at lsaly's hopes to succeed in base- ball field. CAROLYN MAGERS Grand chain around the hall To Carolyn this is a familiar call. Shorty is a member of Library Club, Y-Teens, and Go-To-College Club serves as homeroom reporter takes delight in driver training, dancing, and bowling one of the Rainbow Girls Spring Play . .. wants to succeed. DONALD CORNELL MAHON Donald wants to be an engineer We think that's cn mighty fine career. Don is a member of Usher Club Trig is first on his list of favorite subjects works at Irwin Service Station hobby, amateur radios. RUSSELL L. MALONE A lady's man is Russell Malone Does he never let the girls alone? Sketch and Craft Club member . . . hates getting up in the morning collects coins as a hobby could this be a start toward his ambition of becoming a millionaire? . . . Spring Play . . . works for Washington Barber and Beauty Supply Co. CORAMAE MANGINO Coramae is always seen With a boy named Dick-he's her dream. Likes having fun best of all belongs to Modern Foreign Language Club and Y-Teens dislikes sleeping l?D employed at Major's Shoe Store plays piano as a hobby wants to live a long, long life. ineteen undred and Fift -Une Senior Class TOP ROW JOE MARBURY One of the boys with track shoe spikes We hear it's homework he dislikes. Has been nicknamed Tension on track squad and foot- ball team member of W Club likes all sports collects peculiar objects as a hobby. CHARLES WALLACE MARTIN, JR. Wally stars in good sportsmanship and in football He is greatly admired and liked by all. Bebe and television are Wally's chief likes . , . serves as presi- dent of W Club . . . in football, track, and basketball . . . enjoys mechanical drawing Spring Play wants to be a success. EARL MASON To become a soldier is Earl's ambition We hope he rises to a high position. Squirrel is a member of the track and football squads selects machine shop as his favorite subiect and Mr. Amos as his favorite teacher . . . belongs to the W Club likes all sports .. . plans to join the Armed Forces. KATHLEEN MATTESON Kathy's the girl with the long black curls She's one of our greatest rch-rah girls. Kitty is one of our swell cheerleaders ., . likes health class member of Library Club, Y-Teens, Sorores Club May Queen attendant in 'l2th grade served as a homeroom officer winner of the American Legion Award in 8th grade ... sure to succeed. BOTTOM ROW ROBERT LEWIS McCULLOUGH Bob seems so bashful and shy If he had to propose, we bet he'd die! Bob lists business economics as his choice of subiects . . . enjoys sports and dancing ... Miss Sproat and Mr. Amos are his favorite teachers ... wants to become a diesel engineer. JAMES F. MCDOLE Sort of quiet is James McDole Just a happy, carefree soul. Jim was a member of the Spring Play cast dislikes crowded halls has an interest in football and history . . . builds model airplanes for a hobby ambition is to succeed. MARILYN M. MCDOWELL A girl who is sure to have her own way She'll make her mark in the world someday. Editor of school newspaper employed at Meyer's Drug Store enjoys chemistry and English . .. member of Y-Teens, Usher Club Spring Play has desire to become a lab technician. H IAWATHA MCGRUDER Hiawatha always tries He seldom gives up in sighs. Hi is a member of the track team . . . Modern Foreign Lan- guage Club favorite subject is health enioys television . .. wants, most of all, to graduate. 31 The Nineteen Hundred an JOSEPH McKENZIE Joe played basketball and was pretty swell All who saw him know it quite well. Joe lists health as his favorite subject and Mr. McGlumphy as his favorite teacher member of Key Club, W Club . . . in charge of exchange papers for newspaper participates in track and basketball ... likes sports and people ... wants to become a physical education director. DAVID R. MCLAUGHLIN Dave McLaughlin is known for his grin Many future friends we know he'll win. Dave always tries to have a good time dislikes home work . . . member of Boys' Camera Club . . , names Mr. Dunn as favorite teacher . . . enjoys photography, hunting, and fishing future is undecided. JAMES MILLER James doesn't seem to have a care To say he's happy would only be fair. Sometimes called Funda likes marching in the band Mr. Harding his favorite teacher . . . dislikes detention . . . does hunting and fishing in his spare time hopes to succeed in whatever busi- ness he chooses. VIVIAN MILLER Very happy, a willing worker Never known to be a shirker, Viv is a member of the band and also Girls' Camera Club . . . geometry is her favorite subiect . . . Mr. Harding a favorite teacher collects souvenirs as a hobby wants to be successful. RUTH M. MILLICO Ruth is rather quiet, this we must admit She's the girl who with the class has surely made a hit. Ruthie is a member of the Modern Foreign Language Club .. . in charge of club write-ups for newspaper ... likes driving and shorthand hos a dislike for oral topics .. . hopes to succeed. JAMES MONTECALVO Jimmie's a pal to everyone Always laughing and full of fun. One of our football, wrestling, and track athletes . .. enioys going to school, but wishes it started at noon . . . P. D. i sa favorite subiect . . . after graduation he hopes to go into business. MARY ALICE MOORE Cunning is this tiny lass Liked by all in the senior class. Shorty is secretary of GAA Council participates in volleyball and basketball Doris in Senior Play . .. Spring Play . . . member of Camera Club and Senior Chorus plans to attend Penn Com- mercial. FREDA M. MOSSBU RG Frecla's a girl you'll agree is grand Always ready with a helping hand. Freddie tints photographs as a hobby member of Camera Club, Y-Teens, and GAA likes health class dislikes to leave school in June hopes to enter the nursing field. RICHARD L. MOUNTS His wit is keen, his humor is mellow For he's a very remarkable fellow. Dee played iunior high basketball . . . varsity football manager enioys sleeping and eating .. . says looting is his hobby English is the class he likes most ambition is to become a sheet metal worker. CAROLYN MOUSOURAKIS Koopie in athletics does excel We all know that she's iust swell. Carolyn hopes to become a physical ed. teacher plays volleyball and basketball . . . president of GAA ... enioys business ec. class likes all sports . . . on program com- mittee in home room. 32 Fift -Une Senior Class TOP ROW TOD MROCK Over the Key Club, Tod presides And we know that learning with him resides. Tod likes quiet places lists model railroads, magic, and drawing as his hobbies . . . president of Key Club . . . in Spring Play member of Wrestling squad hopes to travel and see the world some day. WILBUR ROGER MUNNELL Roger's been with us only this year. But we're glad he came back to graduate. Plays in band and in Melody Kings . . . member of Sketch and Craft and Camera Clubs .. . favors public speaking as a 'Fav- orite subiect enioys music and hopes to become an orches- tra leader. SARA LEE MURNER Pride ofthe Dramatics class ls this happy, dark-eyed lass. Ozzie is a member of the chorus and Y-Teens . . . picks Mr. Hartman's Dramatics class as her favorite likes to work with children . . . collects baby pictures as a hobby . .. hopes to ioin the Air Force after graduation. BEVERLY ANN MURPHY One of the most popular in our class This pretty, little, lovable lass. Bebe likes dramatics plans to become a nurse . .. May Queen attendant for three years in Senior Play and Spring Play member of Y-Teens, Usher Club, and Chorus Mis- fletoe Queen in l2th grade. 33 BOTTOM ROW MARY EMMA NAYLOR Mary didn't like to view The movies in Health class. Would you? Tommy is on GAA Council ., . plays basketball and volley- ball homeroom reporter likes business ec, and Mr. Amos lists sports as her hobby . . . plans to travel after graduation. ROBERT NESBIT Dutch has been a basketball star We iust know that he'll go far. Dutch is one of our football and basketball heroes member of W Club likes history class hopes to be successful in whatever he does. FRANK NESTER Although not often seen is this boy Nester He might be classed as a grade A iester. Names advanced science as his Favorite subiect and Mr. Dunn as his favorite teacher likes pool rooms employed at Hazel Atlas .ffl intends to get a good and easy job after graduation. ROSE M. NESTER Rose Nester is a wrestling 'fan To be a secretary is her plan, Rosa works for Rungo's Food Market member of Mod- ern Foreign Language Club, Y-Teens, and Chorus .. . served as homeroom officer likes dancing in Spring Play wants to become a stenographer. The Nineteen undred ani JOHN NICOLELLA Johnny is always blowing his top ln wrestling, he's a guy you lust can'l stop. Known to most of us as Hump . . . one of our football, wrestling, and track stars . . . employed by Post Gazelle claims scrapbooks and photos are his hobby . .. W Club Spring Play wants to succeed in life. JOSEPH NICOLELLA Joe is one who fears lhe draft If they call him-he'll give 'em the shaft! Novice Joe is another wrestling and football star chief like is getting oul of wrestling holds ... dislikes lhe draft board . . . racing pigeons is his hobby . . , wants to be n wrestling coach. ARTHUR NORRIS Arthur likes lo collect insects To succeed is what he expects. Art is employed at Wishlart's Cabinet Shop collects butterflies and insects 'Favorite subiect is English Miss Rutherford is his favorite teacher ... wants, most of all, to succeed. RICHARD OBERST To loaf all his life is his ambition We hope he rises to this high position. German participates in sports . . . a member of W Club .. . enjoys woodshop . . . likes all sports .. . hopes to live to be a hundred. VIRGINIA PALLESCO Love is wonderful, love is grand She wears a diamond upon her hand. Virgie is a homeroom olticer and a member of Y-Teens lists Jimmy and dramalics as her first loves ... is employed at Washington Hospital . . . hopes to become a model. ISABELLE PARKER This pretty lass so happy and gay ls a wonderful classmate in every way. ls belongs to Y-Teens, Go-To-College Club, Modern Foreign Language Club . . . a member of Senior Trio for lwo years . . . District Chorus homeroom officer Girls' Quartette, Glee Club, and Usher Club wants to be happy. JANE LEE PARSONS Jane and the Jeepster are quite the pair They lake the gang iusl everywhere! A cheerleader , . . Marge in Senior Play , .. Spring Play . .. May Queen in senior year . .. member of Sorores, Go-To-College, and Glee Clubs Y-Teens homeroom oflicer plans to attend college. MABEL PATTERSON A quiet lass Mabel may be But she'll be a good housewife-wail and see! Mabel likes to skate and dance . .. is a member of GAA likes to play basketball and volleyball . .. English is her favorite subiect is employed at home . . . her am- bition is to be a housewife. DOLORES PEARSON A little lass of artless grace Slender in 'Form and fair of face. Dolly is a member of Y-Teens . . . student secretary to Miss Ruben likes lyping . . . favorite teacher is Dr. Harris .. . plans to become a secretary. SHIRLEY JO PETREE A girl designed to satisfy The most exacting critic's eye. Jo was the 12th grade Y-Teen sweetheart ... home- room officer .. . Latin is her choice at subiects . . . enjoys dancing and swimming is planning on becoming a dental technician. 34 Fift -Une Senior Class TOP ROW JAMES D. PETROLA Jimmy is the devilish sort But all in all he's a real good sport. Tall Jim is a member of the Band Spring Play .. Program chairman of his home room likes basketball .. dislikes homework . .. plans to loin Navy. RUTH EVELYN PATTlSON Ruthie's a sweet and well-liked lass A precious treasure of the Commercial Class. Ruthie is a member cf the Usher Club, Go-To-College Club, Y-Teens Chorus likes boys, dancing, movies, music . . . obiects to oral topics collects records ,. . has her eye on a secretarial position. JOHN PETRONKA John Petronka of wrestling renown Will shortly be seen in cap and gown. Johnny is one of Doc's wrestlers belongs to W Club, Student Council, Band, Band Council homeroom otticer likes English and eating . . . dislikes agitators wants to get into a successful business. EDWARD PETTIT Eddie sells papers at Main and Beau He's a grand 'Fellow we want you to know. Eddie has two favorites-Geography and Mr. McGlumphy likes girls dislikes work employed by Washington Observer likes to draw aspires to be a pilot. 35 at BOTTOM ROW MARION PHILLIPS Just real pleasant all through the day We hear her heart belongs to Ray. Belongs to Y-Teens, Girls' Camera Club, and is an officer in home room edits gossip for school newspaper . . . likes dramatics bowling, dancing, reading, and swimming are her hobbies . . . ambition is to be happy. RUSSELL A. PROVENZANO Here's a lad who's known all around Such handsomeness is seldom found. Chairman of Student Council Social Committee member of S. O. S. likes math, sports, scouting dislikes the draft board! hopes to be a mechanical engineer. SYLVIA A. PROVENZANO Sylvia cheers our wrestling squad They deserve such praise and laud. Syl is a homeroom officer and belongs to chorus her favorite subject is geography likes wrestling hqfes the idea of graduating .. . plans to work for Bell Telephone. JOHN A. RADOCHA Behind that pair of bright blue eyes Lies a demon in disguise. One of our veteran wrestlers W Club member likes to take trips dislikes girls in general C?J enioys sports hopes to be a success. The Nineteen Hundred and LOUISE RENZ Such a honey is Louise We just know she's sure to please. Louise is an Usher and is in the Glee Club likes to type doesn't like to get up in the morning enjoys dancing and swim- ming ... wants to be successful. JOHN N. RESEK John has a crop of real blonde hair And he never seems to have a care. John's favorite subject is health hopes to be a civilian for a long time dislikes the alarm clock ring . . . en- joys fishing wants to live for a leo-n-g time. PAUL S. REYNOLDS, JR. Paul's a boy who'll never be friendless Because for him, friends are endless. Apples likes geography class also the great out-of-doors . .. has a definite dislike for the draft board . .. his hobbies-pho- tography, hunting, and fishing conservation work is to be his life work. KYLE DWIGHT RIGGS Kyle is really an all-round guy The kind who'd make most any girl sigh. This band member likes basketball and English be- longed to Hi-Y can be recognized by his height ambition is to become a sports broadcaster. BARBARA JEAN ROBERTSON Writing letters every night Barbara and Bill get along just right. A busy senior . .. belongs to Y-Teens, Glee Club, Girls' Camera Club took part of Jane in Our Miss Brooks Spring Play is one of the homeroom 307 officers likes to meet people hates show-offs . .. ambition is to graduate. ELSI E MARIAN ROCCO The wedding bells Elsie soon will hear A happy marriage will be her career. Elsie is a member of the Library Club, Usher Club, Stus dent Council, Y-Teens Spring Play , .. likes to sleep homework is her pet dislike .. . dancing and reading are her outside interests wants to be happy. NORMA J. RUETSCHI Norma Jean's happy with her diamond ring We hope continued happiness the years will bring. Jeanie belongs to the Y-Teens likes the new driver training course sees all the latest movies . .. lists dancing and sports as favorites will work 'for Bell Telephone. MARWOOD RUSCH EL Marv plays baseball, you'll see none finer- We have a warning- Watch out, Mr. Kinerl Marv is a baseball player and a member of the W Club . . . homeroom officer . . . likes health class . . . doesn't like income tax hopes to make a lot of money. WILLIAM O. RUSCHEL Bill's the boy who is quite tall He can be seen above them all, Tull timber Bill's activities are football, basketball, track, band, W Club, homeroom oHicer .. . Spring Play .. . Melody Kings ... hates training for sports hobby is photography ambition is to high jump seven feet in the I952 Olympics, RALPH RUSH Here's to Ralph the boy with the brains Who deserves each honor that he gains. Riff belongs to Mr. Harding's band has a keen interest in math . .. would like to become either a math or science teacher likes good music oral topics are a definite dislike enjoys drawing. 36 Fift -One Senior Class PAUL W. SANDERS Just play on and never yield March with the band on clown that field. Paul was a member of District Band . .. likes bookkeeping . . . vaca- tions interest him most hates the early rising enioys music hopes to get into some sort of electrical work after June. SHIRLEY JEAN SCHOLLAERT Shirley's one of Harding's lassies, ls this what makes the bancl so classy? Shirl is a Y-Teen member Publicity Committee tor Junior Prom belongs to band likes to dance intensely dislikes washing dishes hopes to be suc- cesstul. ELEANOR A. SCUVOTTI Eleanor's the girl with dreamy looks She rates high in all our books. Spaghetti as she is known to her friends, serves as student secre- tary to Mr. McCarrell homeroom reporter Y-Teens Mur- phy's claims her spare time likes to dance, but lessons get her down . . . will work for Bell Telephone after graduation. MARK S. SIEGEL Skip's the boy who's lots of tun Sam's his name for everyone! Skip has a high ambition-to own a red Cadillac con- vertible the school newspaper and Usher Club claim a little of his time ... assistant business manager of year book likes old cars dislikes hookey players C?l FRANCES MARIE SIM Frannie's another who really rates Her heart belongs to the 28th. V Franny is a member of Library Club, Usher Club, and Y-Teens . .. Spring Play May Queen attendant likes to drive ern- Ployed at Lawrence Shoe Store hopes to marry Norman. ' .g . HELEN CAROLYN SINCLAIR -. it Sweet and cute and very pretty . H1 i She came to us from another city. A Carol is one of our newer classmates member of band Sorores Club likes music shorthand is , her favorite subiect . .. collects miniature dogs has V' A ' her eye on a private secretarial position. .' 'i i ii MALCOLM ALAN SLOTSKY iiii ii Malcolm's a boy who dotes on debate To be a doctor he hopes is his fate. Moose belongs to Usher Club and Key Club played Stanley in Senior Play enjoys history, but enioys sports and sleeping . in even more ... claims he's of the unemployed . .. would like to elkifi become a doctor. t s h if BETTY SMAGNER Full of pep and vitality Betty's a girl with personality. Plays girls' basketball and volleyball her favorite sub- . iect is typing likes to dance hates work with a . ' vengeance! her ambition lan honorable one, indeedlj a housewife. SHIRLEY SONSON Shirley is quite a quiet lass , But we're proud to have her in our class. Shorty is o member of Usher Club, Senior Chorus, Y-Teens .. . on Journalism staff, in charge of feature write-ups favorite subject is dramatics television holds her interest is quite a good artist . . . wants to learn to drive. SHIRLEY L. SORGE She got a call from Tokyo What's going on-we want to know. Shirl is quite a good typist student secretary to Miss Frederickson Library Club Usher . .. Y-Teens . . . Spring Play . . . doesn't like to get up in the morning -so her hobby is sleeping plans to marry Jimmie. 37 The Eneteen Hundred an TOP ROW BOTTOM ROW .IUDITH BAIRD SPEER OPAL STEWART Always active, never still- Opal's calm and never dizzy She goes with a boy from up on the hill. Always quiet, seldom busy. Judy is an active member ofthe Sorores, Usher, and Go-To- Girls' Camera Club and Chorus are Opal's activities likes College Clubs in Glee Club, Y-Teens, and spring plays dramatics class dislikes crowded street cars works at , . . likes people hates to get up in the morning . . . enioys Bunda's Produce Market ambition is to graduate. sports, and swimming in particular to be successful is her ambition. EDWARD STIMMELL DONNA l-OLUSE SPRAGG Very gay with pranks is Eddie Donna really likes to act With a ioke he's always ready. In dmmutiss Class 5l e'5 Pfoved this fUCi- Bookkeeping is his chief like but doesn't like school ffor Home room president in 9th grade member of Library shamelj . . . works at Hazel Atlas 42 interested in sports Club favorite subject is English likes to go to the hopes to ioin the air force in June. movies lists swimming as a hobby plans to get a good job. JERRY STEIN RUTH E. STOLLAR Jerry with a car is quite efficient Ruth is another of our lovely blondes And he's also proved that he's self-sufficient. She's engaged, does she use Ponds? Jerry's favorite subiect is math . . . likes to take vacations ., A news reporter for homeroom 403 . .. Y-Teen member . . . homework is a pet peeve . .. works at Libert's Food Store .. dramatics is her first choice of favorite subiects likes to wants to be a telephone lineman. dance dislikes lessons . . . plans to work at Bell Telephone. MARTHA LOUISE STEWART DONALD H. SWAN Martha's quiet, reserved, and sweet Don's homeroom is almost heaven She's a girl who's hard to beat. You see, he stays in 307, Marty belongs to Library, Usher, and Sorores Clubs Don has a hobby of building models favorite subiect Y-Teens . .. Chorus . . . favorite subiect is Latin . . . enioys is physics wants to be a machinist. reading hates that old alarm clock plans to go to college. 38 Fift -One Senior Cass CHARLES R. SWART When Chuck goes over to Korea or France We bet he still hasn't taken a girl to a dance! Chuck is a member of Boy's Camera Club on track team cheerleader . . . likes math ... enioys baseball .. . plans to work for Uncle Sam . JOSEPH A. SZEWC Possessor of lungs, exceedingly strong Put your money on Joe and you'll never go wrong. A member of band for four years Spring Play . . . Ted in Senior Play likes cheerleaders dislikes crowded halls music and sports are his hobbies civil en- gineering is his goal after graduation. GLORIA SZOLEK Gloria's quiet, that is true Still you never find her blue. Member of Girls' Athletfc Association . .. plays basketball and volley- ball . .. May Pole dancer in 11th grade . . . Senior Chorus . . . likes to travel . . . hopes to be a secretary. RICHARD F. THISTLETHWAITE Now we're going to give a yell For a basketball manager who's just been swell. Basketball and track manager W Club member .. likes health class, popular music, comedy, and sports .. hates noise . . . ambition is to be a diesel mechanic. MARTHA L. TRACAN NA In her are wit and gaiety combined Well done are the tasks to her assigned. Marty belongs to Y-Teens, Library Club is treasurer of Senior Class chairman of Social Committee of Student Council lnter-Club council of YW likes dramatics, math, dancing, and particularly Jimmy plans to be a secretary unless Jimmy changes her mind. ALBERTA A. VINCENT Alberta her Spanish tried to learn Now that she's finished, her book she'll burn. Bert had an embarrassing experience in 9th grade when she turned up in boys' gym class as Vincent Alberta now a member of Modern Foreign Language Club Lincoln Y-Teens plays for the All-Stars likes business ec. . . . cooking is her hobby hopes to be a social worker. JAMES E. WAGNER Full of fun and lots of tight When it comes to wrestling, he does all right. A smoothie on the wrestling mat likes mechanical drawing nightwork holds no fascination Miss Hamilton is his favorite teacher .. . plans to become a State policeman. HAZEL MARIE WARD Always happy from day to day Though she hasn't much to say. Plays basketball and volleyball belongs to Lincoln Y-Teens favorites are business ec. and Miss Bryson likes to dance and read ambition is to be a secre- tary. EDDIE WASHINGTON Eddie's the boy of Sixth Ward fame When it came to football-he knew the game. Rocky played football . . . was on track team in the W Club . .. likes all sports , . . hates cold weather . .. dancing is his hobby .. wants to be both successful and rich. DOROTHY J EAN WEGE Do-Do's a girl with lots of wit She also likes to sew and knit. D. J. lists Go4To-College Club, Library Club, and Y-Teens as her activities likes people . . . wonders why school couldn't begin around IO o'clock likes to swim and go horse-back riding . . . will make a swell nurse. 39 The Nineteen Hundred anc JO ANN WHITE A real sweet girl is Jo Ann White For herself she does all right. Y-Teen member has an interest in Ron Polen doesn't like to work, but wants to get rich fast C?J typing is her favorite subiect. BETTY J. WILLIAMS Betts wants to be a nurse someday We hope she'II be a success along life's way. Enioys dancing and playing basketball and volleyball belongs to Lincoln Y-Teens gossipy people are her pet peeve collects pictures . . . wants to be a nurse. EMMA LOUISE WILLIAMS Emma Williams-call her kitten She's always calm, never flittin'. Quiet Emma will make a swell nurse . .. likes to sew and dance . . . plays girls' basketball and volleyball . . . belongs to Lincoln Y-Teens Spring Play works at Le Moyne Center Swimming Pool collects stamps. MARGARET WILLIAMSON One of the nicest we've ever found Margaret's good to have around. Margie likes to dance and cook . . . member of Y-Teens ... favorite subiect is bookkeeping . .. dislikes rain . . . plans to be a beautician. BERTHA GRACE WILSON A maiorette in Harding's band One ofthe finest in the land. Bertie is one of our high-steppin' maiorettes . .. member of Glee Club, Y-Teens Journalism staff member likes to draw homework is o chief dislike will work for Bell Telephone. CHESTER WISE He stayed with sports through thick and thin Helped us gain fame with every win. Everybody's pal is Ches . .. plays football, and basketball track team . . . W Club member . ., likes iournalism . .. has a hobby of collecting clippings doesn't like snooty people .. . plans to make his career a military one. ROBERT L. WISE Nice personality and friendly, too He always has a smile for you. Bob is one of our well-liked seniors . . . plays football . . . on track team W Club .. . likes dancing and music agitators are his pet peeve works at Hazel Atlas 1151 wants to ploy college football. LOIS EMMA WOLFE We all had fun with Lois, quite a wrestl'ng fan was she Next year she's going to Wheaton, a scientist to be. Member of Go-To-College Club, Glee Club, and Y-Teens . . . plays the piano friendly people get her OK, but lazy people ore out homeroom program chairman her ambition is to obtain degrees in chemistry and music. DON J. ZENNER Thanks, Don, for a iob well done Your pay is the congratulations. Mr. President of the Student Council another of our senior grapplers ... belongs to Modern Foreign Language and W Clubs hates cauliflower ears works at Zenner's Barber Shop a college education is his ambition. 40 I I Fift -One Senior Class Not Pictured DOROTHY DURBIN Dot's the girl with the long, long nails We hope in lite she never fails. Dottie is a member of Y-Teens likes dramatics, dancing, and sports favorite subject is English employed at Viehmann's Pharmacy would like to become a beautician and eventually to be married. EDWARD HELICKE Q Down at the Brownson House he works after school Tops in his studies, yet has time to play, too. Also known as Hooker . .. member of the S. O. S. Club . . . favorite subiect is mathematics names the cheerleaders as his chief like . .. hobbies include sports, chess, and model airplanes . .. wants to make a million dollars. ARTHUR SMITH What's to write about Arthur Smith? That's the problem that we're left with. Chicken has participated in track for several years . . . member of the W Club . . . art is his favorite subiect and he likes it so well, he lists drawing as his hobby dislikes snooty girls hopes to make the Army his career. Veterans The following former pupils ot Washington High School are being awarded diplomas through the United States Armed Forces Institute policy approved by the American Council of Education and authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction. RAYMOND HOOVER ROBERT RUSH 41 Senior Classes At Work ' M...-Q 1umW.,.m. 42 Scenes From Busy Classrooms ,...,,... Classes Junior Class Histor We, the class of '52, look back over the past years to the time we entered the doors of Wash High. On a warm September afternoon in 1947, we were ushered into the vast auditorium for an introduction of what was to come. Thinking we were great, we entered our first year as eighth graders. Our first few weeks in Wash High will always be remembered, especially by the teachers who so kindly put up with our lack of direction. We soon began to feel at home and we settled down to a routine of classes and extra-curricular activities. Football games were a novelty to us, and we elected our cheerleaders to lead our group at the Junior High football and basketball games. Our class was represented in the Junior Prom by Dolores Stimmell and and Jenene Stahlberg. At the close of the year of 1948, American Legion awards went to Robert Nyswaner, Carl Konvolinka, Lauretta Ruschel, Beth Bromley, and George Asbury. The next tall found us graduating from the cellar to the balcony . We were no longer the babies of the school. Ninth grade brought new subiects to our schedule, new teachers, and a few new faces among our classmates. As sophomores, we climbed another step up the ladder to graduation. By this time we were well acclimated and were actually participating in various clubs, band, and sports. With the arrival of our Junior year we as- sumed an air of importance, for this was the year we elected class officers-ordered class rings-and held our Junior Prom. Up to this time we had been spectators, now we had a part in organized activity. We elected as officers- Carl Konvolinka, President, Robert Nyswaner, Vice President, Lauretta Ruschel, Secretary, and Joan Collins, Treasurer, and elected as class ad- viser Emil F. Dupke, who agreed to guide us over the rough ground which lay ahead. Then came our Junior Prom. It fell to our group to select the May Queen and her attend- ants, and we chose Jane Parsons, a Senior, as Queen. Kathleen Matteson and Beverly Murphy were the Senior attendants, Jane Pliska and Dolores Wood, eleventh grade, Lois Bell and Arlene Moore, tenth grade, Eileen Martin and Nancy Sharp, ninth grade, and Donna Gibson and Mary Ann Lobb, eighth grade. This year our auditorium was transformed into a fairy woodland, and we carried out the theme of Woodland Fantasy. In looking over our years, we feel that ours has been an outstanding group, and with our capable officers we feel certain that we will make our last year at Wash High even more successful. 9 0 9 E eve-nth Grade Mary Allegro George Richard Allen Joseph Angelillo Jean Anthony George Ayre Andrew Balent Helen Barber Shirley Barlow Betty Becker Shirley Beclillion Eleanor Berg Waller Berry William Blacka Vernon Bonus Harry Brice Beth Bromley Lloyd Brown Mamie Brown Nancy Brownlee Joseph Bruno Jo Ann Buckley Jane Campbell Charles Church Connie Cimino Sam Cimino Arthur Clark Martha Clark Patricia Clark Ronald Clemens Richard Clutter Ronald Cochran Phyllis Cole .loan Collins Anthony Comfort Edwin Craig Paul Crawford Joelle Culley James Curry Gail Davis Shirley Davis Stephen Doy Carl Decker Rose Marie DeFurio Esther Desmond Thomas Diamond Patricia Dillard Lorraine Donahue Mary Dorisio Sally Dulaney James Dunne Eleventh Grade Patricia Dunne William Engle .Jack Estep Richard Farrar Donna Ferrell Norman Fetherlin Leroy Flanagan Jean Fleming James Fletcher Barbara Fonner Sam Forgie Helen Frazier Richard Frazier Audrey Fulton Shirley Galaher Wilbur Geho Shirley Griest David Grimm Donna Grimm Chester Grinage Raymond Gross Shirley Grove Frank Guidas Charles Handell Mitchel Harton Norma Harton Eugene Havener Patricia Hawn Mary Ellen Hayes Naomi Hazlett Margaret Heckman Beverly Henderson Deloris Henderson Charles Henry Earl Holden Shirley Holmes Donna Hoover Shirley Horne Patricia HuHman George Hull Margaret Hull Melvin Inks Mary Lou lrwin Robert lsiminger Willa May Jackson Annabelle Jeffries Shirley Jenkins Edward Jones Marjorie Jones Thomas Jones 48 Eleventh Grade Harry Killen Regina Knestrick 1 Carl Konvolinka Millicent Krapin Mary Krezeczowski Thelma Lang Ruth Lesnock Mary Lightner June Littell Patricia Livingood Edith Lohr Ralph Lough Gail Ann Loughman Joan Lynch Thomas Malik August Manzella Franklin Marbury Zelline Maxwell Donald Mazzie Richard McCann Grace McCullough Fred McElravy Mary McGary Joanne McVehil James McWreath Michael Miscio Donna Mongelluzzo Jennie Monsour Jacln Moore Norma Jean Moore Sammy Morosco Elden Morris Richard Mounts Charles Murner Louis Napper Barbara Naser Rosemary Naser Norma Jean Neilson Norma Nester Edgar Noacl: Bob Nyswaner Bartley Osborne Alan Patterson Ronald Paustenbach Barbara Pettit Helen Jean Pettit Mary Jane Pettit Brice Phillips Kathryn Phillips Jane Pliska Eleventh Grade Carol Polen Barbara Popeck Charlotte Popeck i Curtis Pugh i Gertrude Pugh 3 Mary Ann Quay Jean Reedy Beverly Renko Eleanor Ressler Sally Reese James Reichard Cora Libby Richardson William Richman John Riser Gladys Ritchie William Rogers Betsy Ross Helen Rothlisberger Louis Ruscello Betty Ruschell Lauretta Ruschel Eugene Rusinek Shirley Russell Robert Salamone Eleanor Sams Robert Santo Ralph Sargent Carrie Schipps Frank Scott Peggy Scott Sue Scott Roy Seibert William Sickle George Sloan Beverly Smith Mary Jane Smith Sandra Smith Thaddeus Smith Wallace Smith Catherine Smydo Marlene Speck Patricia Spence Wayne Stack Jenene Stahlberg Jean Stedman Joan Steftee Patricia Stephenson Eugene Steratore Dolores Stimmell Peggy-,Stoner Eleventh Grade Eugene Sturm Harry Sutherland Ronald Swaggard Charles Swan Michael Swart Mary Sweitzer Edith Szolek Violet Szwed Eileen Tarr Gloria Taylor Winifred Taylor Betty Thomas Ronald Thomas James Thompson Frances Tomazin Virginia Tucker Norma Jean Ullom Sara Veltre Virginia Viehman Sally Von Berg Bob Voorhes Dolores Wagner Robert Wagner Frances Walker Robert Watson Walter Watson Ed Weaver Charlene Welch Raymond Wells Louis West Barbara Wheeler Robert Wheeler Vivian Whitlock Phyllis Wilkinson Jean Willis Carol Wilson Richard Wilson Beverly Wishner Dolores Wise William Wise Dolores Wiszczor Dolores Wood Jeannine Wozniak Elaine Wright Jerry Young Tenth Grade Marion Acker Ronald Adams LaVaughn Allen Helen Allum Sara Jane Aloia Dolores Alsko Charles Anderson Robert Anthony Joe Arena Lois .lean Arena William Arnett Joyce Baker Norman Baker Frederick Bane Grace Barbour William Barnes Bonnie Barr lda Bebout Shirley Bebout William Belcastro Lois Bell Shirley Bell Hilda Bilby Shirley Bodenheimer Frank Bonus Ralph Boone Ronald Braden Richard Brown Saulene Brown Alfred Bruno Betty Bryant Barbara Bryson Betty Burch Earl Burch Joan Burch Jane Burns Kenneth Burt Brent Cain James Carpenter Edward Carroll John Celani Pete Celani Victoria Clay Marilyn Clutter Gale Conn Donald Connelly Joan Cook Anthony Cornetti Shirley Couts Richard Crowe Ellen Curci Janey Daugherty Helen Davidson Norma Davidson Dale Davis James Dean Betty Demitrion Robert DeRose Michael Desiderio Charles Dille Tenth Grade Robert Dobscha Francis Dollish William Donahue Robert Drabeck Nancy Dunlap Franklin Durbin George Dyer Judith Easterbrook Barbara Elliott Nancy Evans Dick Ferguson John Fisher Ruth Flanagan Edith Fleet Sandra Fletcher Charles Gantz Bernard Garrett Dolores Garrison Jack Gatten Ralph Geho Gayle Gibson Margaret Glendenning Leroy Gordon James Goss Shirley Graff Jack Granchelli Melvin Gray Ross Grinage Mary Jane Gromo Josephine Grudi Jack Gump Robert Haines Ann Hall Shirley Handell Harry Harrington Barbara Harris Glenda Harris Ronald Harris Peggy Harton Bernard Henderson David Henderson Wayne Henderson William Henry Jean Hickman Charles Hodgens Mary Hodgkinson James Holston Charles Hopkins Robert Howard James Hoy Nancy Hoyt Lea Etta Huffman Mary Hughes David Huston John Huston James Interval Lenore lrwin Wilbur Jackson James Jacobs Eleanor Jankowski Tenth Grade Guy Jardine Eleanor Johnson Evelyn Johnson Portia Johnson Carmeleta Jones Harvey Kaufmann Zoe Kern Allen Kiers Marie Kimbrough Harold King Lois Kinnan Richard Kisner Marilyn Klinzing Phyllis Knox Jan Koontz June Koontz Rosalie Kotchar Margaret LaBella Patricia Lacock Leo Lahosky Norma Lang Pauline Lang Mary Lou Lawson Austin Levers Helene Levite Carl Loane John Long Robert Lucatorto Mary Ann Magnone John Mahramas Harry Malone Thomas Maloney Carol Manes Suzanne Manning William Martin Leon Mathis Sam Mawhinney Walter Maze Donetta McCartney Ed McCausland Anita McCombs John McCracken Donna McCullough Virginia McCullough Betty McCurry Harry McCurry William McElravy Shirley McKenzie Don McKnight James McLaughlin Eunice McMurray Emma McNeal Richard McVehil Lewis McVicker William McWee Carolyn McWhorter Jane McWreath Robert Merritt Audrey Michelek Lila Miller Tenth Grade Paul Miller Richard Miller Mary Minnles Jessie Mirialakis Arlene Moore Richard Morgan John Nicastro Mary Nicolella Ralph Noack Lillian Norris James Paltreyman Richard Palli Gust Panagiotis Edward Parcha Robert Patten Robert Paul George Peters Olga Petronka John Pettit Richard Platt Robert Piatt Charles Plants Donald Plott Pearl Polinski Thomas Pone Edward Popeck Bernard Porto Charles Prentice Richard Presto Helen Prowitt Arlene Queer Janetgail Reichart Joyce Renz Paul Risbin James Robinson Ellen Roupe Jean Roupe Ralph Roupe Norma Rowell Joseph Ruggiero Lloyd Rush Joanne Russell Joseph Rydzak Amy Salsberry Joseph Saska Robert Lee Scarborough Barbara Scott Sara Scott Virginia Scott Barbara Seavy Catherine Sims Donna Sims Richard Smith Sandra Spangler 1 Mary Spatafore Richard Speicher Nancy Steed Norma Jean Steele g Campbell Stephens Constance Stephens Tenth Grade John Stiles Joan Stockinger Richard Strawn Cyprian Sulc Barbara Swart June Swart Alverta Thomas Charlotte Thomas James Thomas Lila Thomas Shirley Thomas Gerald Thompson Camillo Trapuzzano Esther Turk Jean Umshares Ruth Umshares Grace Vito Ethel Wagers Elsie Walker Marie Walker David Watson John Weber Christine Wells Harry Wheeler Carolyn White Shirley White James Williams Joan Williams Patricia Williams Frances Willis James Wilson John Withers Cecil Woodburn James Wurtzer Nancy Young Joann Zebrasky inth Grade Mary K. Aber Corinne Adams Devonia Adams Helen Alexas Pete Alexas Norma J. Allen William Aloia Dolores Amon Earl Amos Patricia Amos Arthur Anderson Donald Anderson George Anderson James Anderson Norma Anderson Carl Andrews Connie Andy Jilda Angelillo Neil Ayre Edgar Baldwin Gene Bannister Patricia Barrows William Barrows Angela Bartolott James Baumgartner Betty Beatty Janet Bennett Lois Blacka Samuel Bonus Ernestine Booker Robert Bookman Joan Booth James Borden Anne Bowman Venita Brant William Brewer John Brice Lucien Bright Lois Jane Brightwell Patricia Brown Ronald Brown Shirley Brown Joe Bruno Robert Bruno Catherine Bryant Frank Bunner Fred Bunner Robert Burig Shirley Burke Mono Burkett Carolyn Burkhart David Canon William Cantaral Eleanor Capo Rose Cargini Michael Carmichael David Carpenter Barbara Lee Carroll Richard Celani James Church Jo Ann Claftey Wilma Caffield Mary Jo Cole John Collar Shirley Collar Joseph Comfort Barbara Conner lrwin Conner Violet Conrad Wayne Casgray Doris Cree Connie Crites Ronald Crook Harry Crasier Grace Cunningham Elaine D'Agostino Edith Davis Rodney Davis Gary Decker Donald DeSorro James Desmond Thomas Devenney James Dever Duane Dillie inth Grade Barbara Dillon Bryce Dodson Patricia Donley Sallie Downey Hilda Duke Robert Dulaney Helen Durila Betty Eckert Carol Edgar Lona Engle Sara Fair Carole Faust Dolores Fedor Rita Fiorletta Ronald Fiorletta Ruth Fleming James Fordyce Ruth Fordyce Charles Frank Catherine Franklin Robert Lee Frazier Shirley Frye Mariorie Fulton Gloria Garrison David Gault Robert Ghrist Richard Gloady Flora Gordon Barbara Grandel Donna Gray Robert Gray Thomas Gredesky Barbara Griffin Robert Griffin Carol Grim Rebecca Grimes Barbara Grimm Carl Grinage Janet Grover Eva Hagar Mary Hamilton Mona Ruth Hammond Mariorie Harbaugh Betty Harris Jack Harvey Evalyn Hatfield Iverna Hatfield Walter Hatfield Dolores Hayes Harold Headley Donald Heist Ardith Higginbotham David Hill Sara Hissom Carl Hoy Carol Hughes Myrna Hugi Betty Hull Beverly Humphries Elinor Hunt Marcella Hutter Ronald Jackman Rex Jennings Barbara Johnson Carol Johnson Shirley Jones Frank Julian Elizabeth Junkins Dorothy Karr Charles Keeling Nancy Keenan Shirley Kehn Frank Kern Jean Kilgore Carl King James King Phyllis Klinzing Richard Kopko Mary Korte Anna Krzczowski Richard Kurtz Robert Kuzy Shirley Law Shirley Ann Laws inth Grade Anna Lewis Myrna Lewis Clarence Littell Thomas Logan Glenn Long Charles Loughman Danny Loughman Lois Lowers Donald Lynch Delbert Lytle Bernard Mace Garal Mace Evelyn Maceyko Beverly Monkey Richard Mansfield Arthur Marasco louis Marriner Dan Martin Eileen Martin Martha Martin Lillian Mathis Barre McClay Barbara McClusky Eugene McDonald James McDonald Norman McDonough Margaret McGruder Mary Mclntire Marlene McKenzie Thermie McNeal Glenetta McVay Anna Mesko Helen Mesko George Meyer William Meyer Henry Miklic Walter Milam Carl Miller Joann Miller Ted Miller Maureen Minetti Joseph Mongelluzzo Richard Mantecalva Arles Moore Gary Moore Robert Moore Barbara Morgan Shirley Mull Allen Murner Patricia Myers Wanda Lee Myers Jean Natoli Patty Neff Marguerite Neil Betty Neilson Arlene Northover Virginia Osso Howard Parry Jack Patterson Mary Ann Patterson Maxine Patterson Howard Pattison Maureen Paustenbach Clyde Perry Myra Peters Carolyn Peterson Nick Petronka Marvin Phillips Betty Pickens Marion Powelson Ronald Presto John Preston Vera Prisse Barbara Pryor Arneen Quillen Nancy Ranegar Myrna Jean Reese Nancy Reese Gloria Revella Lee Richmond James Riggle Donald Robertson Robert Robertson Jack Rogers inth Grade Jeanette Rogers Marion Rollins Geraldine Rosello George Roux Joseph Ruffalo Earl Ruffner Phyllis Ruggiero Beverly Rush Dominic Sacco John Salamone Florence Schirosky Caroline Scott Dolores Sekorky Robert Sensky Nancy Sharp Henry Sherman Wallace Shorter Richard Silvers James Simon Betty Simpson Thelma Smith Beverly Stage Bill Stage Eva Lou Standiford Robert Stermer Sally Stewart James Stiltenpole Mildred Stringer William Stull Donna Summers Harriett Super Carolyn Swaggard Mila Swan James Swart John Taylor Eugene Temple Lois Thomas Lois Jean Thomas Robert Thomas Emil Tomazin Thomas Tucker Marlene Umphrey Shirley Varner William Varner Wayne Verno Raymond Vorhes Lois Wagner Martin Wagner Margaret Walcutt John Walden Claudia Ward William Washinski Ruth Waychoff Jack Wheatley Paul Wheeler William Wheeler Charles Whitehill Sherman Wilcox Doyle Williams Patricia Wilkens Charles Wilson BettyAWise James Wise Mabel Wise Theodore Wise Edward Wiszczar Alberta Wood Jo Anne Wright Phyllis Wright John Yoders Rose Ann Zambell Anthony Zenner Robert Zollars Bill Zook John Zullo Marlene Zullo Ei hth Grade 3 Jack Aber Patricia Lou Agnew Carmen Alberta Donald Ames Frank Amon Carl Lee Anderson Clifford Anderson Ruth Anderson Shirley Anderson James Archer Kenton Bachman Oda Bell Bailey Sandra Baker Bernard Bales James Bane Margaret Barbour Lois Barney Herbert Beatty Judith Bedillion Dorothy Bell Richard Bell Shirley Berry Mary Joan Birmingham John Bissett Robert Boardley Loretta Bogan Harry Booker Carol F. Boone Robert Boyko Linda Lee Braden Marjorie Brice Dorothy Brown Thelma Brown John Bryant Nancy Cancelmi Father Ellen Capenos David Carmichael Vincent Caruso Kenneth Chaney Ronald Chicone Walter Christman Robert Clutter Albert Cole Carole Ann Corwin James Cox Ethel Craig Mary Ellen Craig Richard Crothers Dolores Cunningham Carmen Curci Bonnie Currv Joseph D'Agostino Ann Dandridge Gladys Davidson Joan Davidson Carol Day James DeBolt John DeSensi Janice Dilliard Thomas Dobbie Albert Donley Mary K. Donley Robert Daria Clara J. Dorisio Robert Dunkle Arthur Durham Sandra Ealy Roberta Eckert Patricia Elliott Evelyn Engle Laura Lee Engle Pearl Engle Joseph Fair Wilbur Felton Victor Finch James Fisher William Fleming Rita Folio Priscilla Fargie Sherman Fax Gertrude Frank Dolores Fulton Glenn Garbart Elnora Gardner Eighth Grade Charles Garner Herbert Garner Charlotte Gaynard Patricia Gaynard Donna Gibson John Gidley David Gilmore Barbara Goldfarb Ronald Gorby Joyce Gordon Eleanor Grant: Patricia Gray Bonnie Greer Edwin P. Gregg Richard Griffin Richard Gromo Edward Gross Shirley Gump James Hairston John Hamilton Francis Handell James Hanna Mary Elizabeth Harps Nicholas Harrington Edward Harris Mariorie Harris Ray Hart Thomas Harter Wilma Hawkins Donald Hazlett Sonia Hedberg Jean Helicke Marlene Henderson Mary Henry Norman Higginbotham Alma Jean Holden Helen Holmes Patricia Holmes Ann Holston Raymond Howard Beverly Hugus Joyce Hull Charles Hunt Marcia Huston Raymond Inks Josephine Irby James Jackson Margaret Jackson Patricia Jamison Robert Johnson David Jolly Elaine Jones Fred Jones Patricia Jordan Buddy Joseph Joanne Kapsi Stanley Kazarick James Kennard Verna Kennedy Richard Kilgore James Kimbrough Mildred Kisner Mana Lou Klinzing Donald Knox Charles Kasey Dorothy Kughn Dolores Lacki Beverly Lacock Patricia Lacock Robert Lahosky Joanne Leaver Marie Lehew Raymond Levers Paul Lewis Chester Lipinski Elmer Littell Mary Ann Lobb James Long Susan Lott Frank Luzzo Frank l-ytle Evelyn Mahramas Sarah J. Manfredi Mariorie Manning Eighth Grade Ruth Montia Margaret Marrabell John Marzh Arleen Martin ' Kenneth Martin Nora Gayle McClain Robert McClay James McClelland Edward McCombs Richard McConnell Ernest McCullough Donn McKee Horace McKenzie Richard McVay Robert McVehil Norma McVicker John McWee Barbara Merkel John Mikuta Donald Miller Jay Miller William Milligan Mona Mae Miscio Lewis Mitchell Marian Mitchell Marie Mansour Thomas Montgomery Frederick Moore Myrl Moore Minna Morrow Harry Mossburg Pearl Moulton Corinne Muhleman Louis Muto Richard Myers Joseph Napper Dolores Naylor Lily May Naylor Raymond Naylor James Neal Frankie Nelson Patricia Nyswanel Janice Organ Hettie Osborne David Patterson Joseph Patton Patricia Paxton John Perry Nancy Peters Charles Peterson Joanne Pettit Nancy Pettit Errol Pheffer Robert Phillips Robert Phillips Shirley Pickens Harold Pitzer William Polan Linda Polen Susan Porter Francis Presto Carl Pryor Charles Pryor Mary Ellen Pryor Robert Ranko John Reed Marvin Resnick Wray Richardson Jean Richmond Eugene Riggs Lois Riggs Derroll Rippy Jo Ann Romano Lawrence Romboski Dolores Rush John Salvador Walter Sams Richard Sanders Jean Schaffer Gloria Schultz , Lois Seibel t Russell Seibert N James Selway i Ann Sherman Eighth Grade George Short Elaine Showalter Charles Sims Thomas Sliman Eileen Slotsky Ann Smith James Smith Shirley Smith Edward Snyder Donald Sonson Robert Spence Edwin Spragg Roger Sprowls Jahn Stack Virginia Steratore Louise Stimmell Samuel Stone Ted Stricklin Annette Strothers Ellen Strothers Ronald Strothers Richard Super Nancy Swart Helen Thomas Margaret Thomas Joan Thompson Ronald Thompson Mary Towchik Patricia Turk David Ullom Dorothy Umshares Charles Valentino Walter Viehmonn Andrew Vinosky Herschel Vorhes Howard Wagner Nancy Wagner Rosalie Wagner Philip Walcutt Elaine Ward James Ward Anne Webb James Webster Charles Wells Richard Wheeler Walter Wheeler Frances Williams Gloria Williams Robert Williams James Williamson Donald Wilson Floyd Wilson George Wilson Norma Wilson Ronald Wilson Wilma Winters Brennan Wishner Edward Wise Dale Wright Mila Wright Terry Wright John Wurtzer Harry Yavoich Harcia Yoders Roy Zack Edward Zullo Activities i' a s. N'-c UQXX x A lil I 1 ' A The band is one school or ganization that functions the year round Band members ments the middle of August and start rehearsal for the football season Many hours of practice are required after ff -133 . 15- i A ' iw , ,Q 7.00 . . . :ft I? , N Bw 1 I ' l 'V . . . . , in , My' begin tuning up their instru- .i ftlx ., ' school and at the field on Friday afternoons to work out the interesting programs which have been so well received by the football fans. Football season over, it is time to initiate the new band members. The week of initiation Row Row Row Row Row I 2 Cochran ashington Hi affords much pleasure for the Lettermen at the expense of the Freshmen. Winter finds the band members busy play- ing for pep assemblies and parades, as well as preparing for the highlight of the year, the an- nual spring concert. This year's concert, called Melody Showers , was held on the evening of April 24. The band made a colorful appear- ance with the blue and gold of the boys' uni- forms contrasting with the multicolored gowns worn by the girls. The concert consisted of popular, classical, and semi-classical composi- tions. : M. Acker, J, Thomas, R. Dulaney, J. McLaughlin, A. Zenner, C. Loane, V. Brant, C. Sinclair, B. Naser, M. Carroll : Mr. Harding Cdirectorj, R. Robertson, W. Martin, J. Sinclair, R. Munnell, G. Peters, T. Tucker, R. Paul, S. Cimino, W. Maze, R 3. R. Gross, J. Miller, W. Smith, G. Panagiotis, R. Palli, J. Arena, M. Heckman, P. Spence, E. Wright, F. Amos 4: P. Sanders, A. Balent, L. Brightwell, J, Stockinger, M. Driehorst, B. Bromley, Sara Scott, Sue Scott, J. Anthony, P. Scott, J. Wozniak J. Reichart 5' R. Davis, J. Dever, W. Berry, D. Hill, C. Brooks, E. Sloan, R. Brightbill, K. Riggs, C. Henry, J. Szwec School Band The Western District Band Festival was held at Millvale in February with Lauretta Ruschel, David Faust, Baldwin Hughes, and Paul Sanders representing Wash High. David Faust and Paul Sanders also participated in the State Band at Farrell in March. The Band Council continues to formulate band policies and the Band Court, which is now in its second year, has proven an efifective means of dealing with violators of the rules which have been laid down for the conduct of band members, On Commencement night the seniors make their final appearance with the band. The re- maining band members continue their work on into the summer. All in all, it is a year-round iob for Mr. Harding who has directed the band for 24 years. W A Sl H H G H B1 A N D - Wonderful Rhythm - Amazing Precision Shining Instruments High Steppers Hard Work Initiation - Good Times - Harding, Director Beautiful Music - Artistic Performances - Neat Maiorettes - Dapper Drum Major That is the Wash High Band Row 'l: H. Rothlisberger, A. Fulton, J. Brant, M. Fulton, l. Conner, J. Interval, H. Headley, J. Jacobs, R. Burig, T. Miller Row 2: B. Dodson, A. Manzella, R. Fiorletta, R. Merritt, C. Grinage, J. Petronka, W. Brewer, G. Decker, R. Rush, L. Napper L Bryant Row 3: B. Renko, B. Knestrick, C. Wilson, L. Bell, L. Thomas, S. Johnson, P. Cole, A. Salisberry, J. Decker, R. Thomas, R. Platt Row 4: E. Wagers, G. Wilson, S. Griest, C. Richardson, L. Elias, E. Szolek, J. Stedman, N. Moore, L. Ruschel, P. Clark, B. Gruber B Pryor Row 5: J. Young, J. Petrola, R. Patton, D. Faust, K. Burt, R. Geho, F. Marbury, R. Myers, P. Martin, R. Voorhes, B. Hughes The blare of bugles, the rat-a-tat-tat of the drums, a shrill blast of the whistle, and out on the field come the twelve maiorettes and Hag swingers at the head of the 'IOO-piece Wash High band. Smartly uniformed in gold and white, with twirling sticks held high, and flags waving in the breeze, these girls go through the intricate maneuvers of the formation. Every heart quick- ens as the band and maiorettes march in unison. Lauretta Ruschel, and Joel Decker The field lights go out and the band with cap and shoe lights a-glow, play rhythmic selec- tions, while the lighted batons of the maiorettes twirl to the music. Few bands can rival the Wash High band for originality of formation, perfection of play- ing, and accuracy of timing, and the hi-steppin' maiorettes complete the picture. First Row: Elaine Wright, Peggy Scott, Jeannine Woznialc, Patty Spence. Second Row: Beverly Renko, Faye Amos, Betty Knestrick, Grace Wilson, Lester Bryant, Shirley Griest, Ethel Wagers, Janetgail Reichart, Carol Wilson. Mr. Harding with band officers Dave Faust Mixe Chorus Senior Girls' Chorus MIXED CHORUS First Row: B. Humphries, V. McCullough, B. Buchmon, C. Popeck, S. Russell, D. Stimmell, A. Jeffries, P. Dillard, P. Scott, M. Quay Second Row: J. Ruggerio, C. Prentice, H. Brice, B. Popeck, S. Smith, J. Pliskcl, M. Crciig, C. Perry, J. Gotten, D. Willioms Third Row: R. Seibert, H. Sutherland, J. Holston, C. Dillie, R. Wheeler, V. Bradley, W. Engle, L, Richmond C. Stephens, J. Mcxrberry SENIOR GIRLS' CHORUS First Row: D.McCuIIougI1, H. Prowitt, S. MacKenzie, M. Hodgkinson, C. Jones, C. Wells, S. Handel, E. Turk P. Johnson, L. Huffman Second Row: A. Moore, J. Koontz, C. Mones, J. Roupe, C. Stephens, C. Polon, M. Lightner, A. Holi S. Manning, J. Russell Third Row: I. Bebout, Z. Kern, B. Ruschel, B. Ross, H. Allum, V. Scott, B. Secivy, J. Wozniok Fourth Row: R. Kotcher, E. McMurray, J. Gronchilli foccomponistj, N. Steed, D. Sims 71 1 GIRLS GLEE CLUB First Row: M. Rankin, B. Robertson, S. Veltre, M. Hugi, G. Gibson, N. Young, H. Duke, M. Dorisio, M. Hughes, N. Rowell Second Row: Mrs, Richardson ldirectorl, S. Chipps, C. Church, L. Renz, B. Wheeler, J. Parsons, N. Brown lee, E. Wright, B. Knestrick, B. Bryson, J. McWreath Third Row: I. Parker, C. Cimino, S. Dulaney, D. Decker, J. Speer, S. VonBerg, S. Fair, P. Coen, J. Stahlberg P. Dunne, L. Wolfe JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS First Row: D. Fedor, M. Harbaugh, C. Andy, J. Thompson, C, Swaggard, J, Miller, M. Marrabell, M. Harris J. Ruttalo, D. Knox, G. Wilson, J, Selway, J. Carey, D. Rippey, R, Stermer, G. Revella, P. Gaynarcl M. Henry, G. Rosella, J. Angelillo, P. Gray Second Row: E. Ward, J. Hall, B. Wise, J. Bedillion, D. Gibson, B. McClusky, J. Davidson, H. Beatty, E Baldwin, N. Higgenbotham, J. Harvey, J. Perry, T, Stricklin, B. Bales, D. Bell, M. Paustenbach E. Capo, C. Boone, H. Super, N. Cancelmi, M. Yoders, Miss McNary Cdirectorl Third Row: L. Stimmell, M. Hammond, N. Wagner, P. Forgie, E. Stancliford, E. Mahramas, B. Johnson, C. Miller, R. McVehil, R. Bell, A. Moore, J. Brice, C. King, F. Bunner, E. Loughman, R. Wagner, L. Seibel, A. Strothers, P. Paxton, L. Barney, E. Martin, N. Sharp Fourth Row: P. Wright, C. Faust, J. Wright, N. Pettit, S. Stewart, S. Fair, P. Lacock, W. Zook, K. Beichman, R. Sprowls, C. Frank, C. Pryor, J. Mongelluzzo, D. Carmichael, R. McVay, M. Swan, N. Reese, C. Hughes, N. Peters, A. Martin, C. Crites, M. Zullo Fifth Row: S. Hissom, S. Brown, E. Jones, S. Frye, J. Clafliey, R. Fiorletta, P. Myers, W. Meyer, J. Comfort, M. Carmichael, J. Wise, G. Meyer, J. Walden, D. Dillie, J. Collar, H. Osborne, R. Folio, L. Engle, L. Shaffer, A. Bartolott, C. Edgar 1 I 1 Girls' G ee lub Junior High Chorus Mixed Chorus The Mixed Chorus is composed of girls and boys in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades. Having lost twenty members by last year's graduation, this group was practically reorgan- ized this year. E'Fforts are being made to organ- ize a male trio and a male quartet from the group. The organization participated in the Christmas and Easter assembly programs. Clyde Perry acts as accompanist. From this chorus, Betty Humphreys and Dave Williams attended District Chorus. Senior Girls' Chorus The Senior Girls' Chorus is the most recently formed choral group. Organized only this year, the group has participated in the Christmas and Easter assembly programs. The Chorus is com- prised of thirty-two girls and fs directed by Mrs. Etha McC. Richardson. During the second sem- ester a trio composed of June Koontz, first so- prano, Barbara Seavy, second soprano, and Marian Hodgkinson, alto, was formed. Jack Granchilli serves as accompanist. Girls' Glee Club The Girls' Glee Club continued in its third year during the 50-51 season. Members of this chorus are chosen on the basis of musicianship. Many of the original members are being lost by graduation this year. Under the direction of Mrs. Etha McC. Richardson, this organization par- ticipated in a number of assembly programs. Hilda Duke is accompanist for the group. Junior High Chorus Under the direction of Miss Doris McNary, the Junior High Chorus has continued to be one of the outstanding musical groups during the 1950-51 season. It is composed of one-hundred members from the eighth and ninth grades. Dur- ing the year a double sextet was organized from the group. Members of this sextet include: Carol Edgar, Nancy Sharp, Marjorie Harbaugh, Phyllis Wright, Eva Lou Standiford, Rita Fiorletta, Carol Boone, Marcia Yoders, Nancy Pettit, Donna Gib- son, Judith Bedillion, and Pattie Lacock. As in former years, special programs before student assemblies and outside public performances were presented. Public performances included those given at Churches and Men's and Women's Clubs. Replacing the operetta, a Spring Festival was held on May 3, 1951. The concert was given by the Junior High Chorus and the Junior High Band. The program consisted of Mixed, Girls' and Boys' Chorus numbers, a double piano duet, novelty numbers, and numbers by the band. Accom- panists for the group are Carole Faust and Joanne Wright. Senior Trio The Senior Trio composed of Diane Decker, first soprano, Carol Sue Church, second soprano, and Connie Cimino, alto, has been in existence 'For two years. Formerly known as the Glee Club Trio, the group participated in various club meet- ings, assemblies, and church programs. Lee Richmond is accompanist. Girls' Quartette The Girls' Quartette is another new organi- zation of this year. lt is made up of Patricia Dunne, first soprano, Mariorie Rankin, second soprano, Nancy Brownlee, first alto, and Isabelle Parker, second alto. During the year one of the members moved from the district, and Betty Lou Knestrick now acts as second soprano for the group, which sang for different assembly pro- grams. Lee Richmond served as accompanist during the first semester, with Norma Rowell fill- ing this position during the second. Senior Trio Girls' Quartette 73 Little Prexie Staff Seated: Frances Tomazin, Rose Marie Folio. Standing: Jim Fletcher, Joan Stetfee, Bartley Osborne, Lauretta Ruschel, Charles Henry, Sue Scott, Carl Decker, Sue Fair, Diane Decker, Mark Siegel, Harold Kim- mins. The staff of the Little Prexie met early in September to make plans for the T951 book, and to incorporate within its pages all the ioy, excite- ment, heartbreak, and satisfaction of a year at Wash High. The first hurdle was the selection of a printer, and once that was chosen, a picture schedule of underclassmen and seniors, football games, and club groups was set up. Out of the confusion of pictures, glue, and typewriters has come this book. Deadlines came and went. Editors and staff slaved long hours after school preparing copy for Jahn and Ollier or for Kurtz Bros. A theme was decided upon- only to be discarded when no cover design could Diane Decker, Assistant Editor, and Rose Marie Folio, Editor, check pictures for candid pages. be found to tie in with the theme. After much argument and discussion, a cover was selected- the farthest design from the thoughts of any staff member. The worst time of any publication is the day before final copy is due. Stories are written, dis- carded, and rewritten. Someone in a group pic- ture can't be identified until a dozen people think it's so-and-so. But somehow, out of all the confusion, a book was assembled, the staff drew a sigh of relief, and settled back to await the delivery of proof, and then to hope that the book would arrive before June 8. This year marked the first time in several years that an advertising section was included in the yearbook, and that meant extra work for everyone. First, a list of prospective advertisers was compiled, then names were assigned to vari- ous members of the staff, a price scale was es- tablished, and the student solicitors were ready to contact their prospects. It takes money to put out a yearbook, and each staff member was asked to get S100 worth of advertising. With this as a goal, we felt sure we could make both ends meet. At the deadline, most of the money was available for yearbook use, and the business staff then began the task of conducting a subscription campaign. Posters were made and placed in the corridors as well as in each home room. At the end of the two-week campaign, 975 books had been sold to a student population numbering 1400. On the day of distribution, the drudgery of a task that seemed endless eight months ago, now turned to a feeling of satisfaction, as the staff saw a goal attained. Harold Kimmins, Business Manager, Mark Siegel, Assistant Business Manager, and Jim Fletcher, Junior Business Manager, record the subscription payments for the day. Laura Ferrell and Joan Burkett write the poetry for the senior pictures. Bob Eimer, our artist, displays a char' coal drawing. Journalism Sealed: M. Phillips, J. McKenzie, C. DeRose, M. McDowell, M. Siegel, H. Kimmins Standing: C. Wise, G. Wilson, R. Brightbill, P. Greer, J. Elder, R. Millico, J. Brcxni, Mr. Hartman ladviserl, S. Sonson GAA Row 'l: Miss Woodward iodviserj, P. Stephenson, J. Campbell, D. Wise, B. Thomas, M. Kreczowski, C. Smydo, N. Noser, G. Long Row 2: M. Moore, M. Truconnu, D. Tucker, l.. Ruschel, S. Smith, C. Wilson Row 3: M. Naylor, M. Pclfterson, F. Bova, C. Welch, G. Szolek, C. Mousourokis, M. Allegro 76 Journalist G A A Girls' Camera lu Boys' Camera lu 77 Girls' Camera Club Row 1: B. Hortzell, K. Glendenning, M. Nicolellci, J. Grucli, Miss Grcxble Kczdviserl, E. Grudi, J. Goltsclwczll, C. Smydo Row 2: D. Henderson, O. Siewcurt, S. Bell, H. Allum, M. Yoders, L. Allen, P. Knox, D. Greer, P. Greer, B. Robertson Row 3: M. Miriefli, B. Monkey, J. Burns, M. Glenclenning, C. Magers, C. Thomas, S.Golal1er, S. While, L. Brighiwell Boys' Camera Club Row 'l: J. Aber, A. Cole, J. Brighlwell, Mr. Kerns ladviserl, G. Jardine, J. Archer, D. Ullom, J. Pollen Row 2: F, Jones, E. Kop o, E. Tomozin, R. Bruno, F. Luzzo, W. Barrows, G, Temple, J. McLaughlin, F. McElrcxvy, D. Williams, B. Dodson Row 3: J. Peters, J. Huston, J. Rogers, L. Riclwmoncl, D. Hill, J. Young, D. McLaughlin, R. Geho, K. Burt, W. Ge-lio Senior Y-Teens Junior Y-Teens Row Row Row Row I 2 3 4 M. Tracanna, C. Church, B. Gruber, D. Decker, M. Larroll, Mrs. lvtcGlumphy faclviserl, J. Parsons, R. Folio M. Adams, B. Bedillion L. Wolfe, S. Dyer, B. Bachman, l. Parker, J. White, S. Schollaert, S. Sonson, M. Grantz, N. Bauman B. Robertson, B. Murphy J. Gottsholl, E. Gruoli, S. Kughn, R. Pattison, P. Coen, M. McDowell, S. Petrie, E. Rocco, J. Burkett, P. Cole M. Driehorst B. Davis, L. Ferrell, S. Fair, M. Phillips, C. Magers, M. Stewart, D. Wege, J. Speer Row Row Row Row Row I: 2. 3. 4. 5 S. Grove, C. Srnydo, S. Scott, M. Smith, J. Collins, Mrs. Martin ladviserj, J. Steftee, J. Wozniak, E. Tarr H. Rothlisberger D. Henderson, R. DeFurio, J. Culley, S. Veltrie, M. Rankin, C. Schipps, J. Lynch, E. Wright, E. Berg, S Bedillion, C. Wilson, N. Brownlee, B. Wheeler, V. Szwecl, D. Wiszczor R. Naser, M. Pettit, N. Ullom, M. Hayes, A. Jeltries, P. Dunne, M. Darisio, V. Tucker, G. McCullough B. Ruschell, F. Tomazin M. Quay, B. Bromley, P. Clark, N. Hazlett, V. Viehmann, J. Fleming, D. Ferrell, M. Clark, S. Dulaney C. Cimino, N. Reedy P. Huwn, N. Harton, S. Galaher, R. Knestrick, S. VonBerg, J. Stahlberg, S. Smith 478 1 1 Row Row Row Row Row Andy, J. Miller, H. Super, N. Sharp, M. Paustenbach, E. Martin, G. Rosello, J. Angeiilio, Peters Gray, M. Harbaugh, S. Laws, C. Swaggard, M. Hugi, E, Standiford, C. Hughes, M. Minetti, Swan, M. Martin, Dorothy Bryson fadviserl Bartolott, S. Stewart, S. Fair, B. Grimm, C. Edgar, C. Crites, M. Reese, C. Burkhart, R. Fiorletta Revella, K. Aber, P. Myers, M. Zullo, C. Johnson, L. Brightwell, P. Wright, E. Hunt, P. Ruggierio, Frye Grim, R. Zambell, D. Cree, S. Hissom, A. Northover, P. Neff Row Row Row Row Huffman, S. Aloia, G. Gibson, J. Roupe, E. Wagers, B. Bryson, P. Lang, L. Arena, M. Gromo, McCullough Johnson, S. Fletcher, N. Young, J. Koontz, C. Manes, J. McWreath, C. Stephens, G. Harris, Hoyt, H. Allum, S. Graft, Miss Nelan Cadviserj Horton, C. Sims, L. Thomas, J. Grudi, S. White, J. Reichart, M. Klinzing, S. Scott, A. Salsloerry, Richie Scott, S. Spangler, N. Rowell, E. McMurray, B. Swart, D. Alsko, B. Harris 79 9th Grade Y-Teens IOth Grade -Teens Row Row Row Row B, Thomas, D. Wise, P. Dillard, E, Strothers, B. Wise, E. Ward, P. Brown, H. Holmes E, Davis, C. Wells, A. Vincent, J. Campbell, P. Stephens, M. Brown, S. Brown, C. Jones, J. Hull D . Morrison iodviseri A. Dandridge, S. McDonald, M. McKenzie, J. Cook, B, Bryant, F. Gordon, M, Pryor, S. Law M. McGruder, G. Williams, S. Thomas, C. Bryant, S. Brown, C. Peterson Row Row Row Row Row J. Levers, B. Goldforb, C. Day, S. French Iadviseri, S. Hedberg, N. Pettit, B. Merkel, S. Manfredi N. Swort, M. Huston, B. Hugus, J. Thompson, A. Holston, N. Cancelmi, S. Porter, M. Klinzing, P. Jordon, E . Slotsky, G. Frank C. Boone, M. Birmingham, M, Harris, M. Brice, P. Forgie, M. Craig, D. Gibson, J. Bedillion, H. Thomas, S .Gump, W. Hawkins A. Webb, M. Morrow, E. Mahramas, D. Kughn, W. Winters, L. Barney, A. Martin, C. Dorisio, V. Kennedy, M. Manning, E. Showalter J. SchaFFer, N. Peters, P. Elliott, R. Folio, R. Montia, H. Osborne, A, Smith, J. Pettit, G. Schultz 80 Lincoln Branch Y-Teens th Grade Y-Teens From extra-curricular activities, the student obtains a well-rounded education. Clubs form an integral part of education-for it is there that people find real interests. More and more today employers look to a student's extra-curricular activity to determine his true worth. Journalism Careers in journalism often have their roots in the high school newspaper. Here a person gets a thrill out of seeing his name and story in print. He learns the value of accuracy, the re- sponsibility of meeting deadlines-all of which make for good habits. The sixteen members of the journalism staff are selected by Gaylord Hart- man, faculty adviser, to fill the various positions on the staff. Six issues of the paper are printed each year. But before the printing4advertise- ments had to be solicited, a date set for publica- tion, stories assigned, and various departments, as alumni, homerooms, sports, and clubs, cov- ered for interesting facts. The staff is headed this year by Marilyn McDowell, who serves as managing editor. G. A. A. The Girls' Athletic Association is for girls from the 8th through the 12th grades, who wish to participate in, or be an official in intra- mural basketball, volleyball, badminton, or table tennis. Rewards are given for active participa- tion on the basis of a point system. The Council is composed of 24 girls advised by Miss Beatrice Woodward. Their objective is to promote athletic competition and encourage sportsmanship between the students. Oliicers for 1950-51 are: president, Carolyn Mousourakis, secretary-treas- urer, Lauretta Ruschel. Camera Clubs The Camera Clubs sponsored by Miss Eliza Grable and Mr. William Kerns have been quite active organizations this year. The boys' club took pictures of a trip in early November, and placed their pictures on display on first floor. A representative of the local photography club was asked to judge them, and point out to the stu- dents their faults. As a project within the school, the boys' club undertook to sand, refinish, and paint the dark room in G-6. Two members of the senior class posed for a series of photographs using studio lighting, and these studies were placed on display also. Several members of the club have given talks before homerooms on pho- tography as a hobby, and as an occupation. Offi- cers for each club include: Jack Brightwell, presi- dent, Guy Jardine, secretary, William Barrows, treasurer, Jack Rogers, lab manager. Josephine Grudi, president, Elizabeth Grudi, vice president, Mary Nicolella, secretary, Joanne Gotshall, treas- urer. Senior Y-Teens Led by Mrs. William McGlumphy, the Senior Y-Teens began their fifth and last year at Wash- ington High School. This year, their officers were: Marilyn Carroll, president, Rose Marie Folio, vice president, Diane Decker, secretary, Jane Parsons, treasurer, and Billie Gruber, program chairman. The Senior Y-Teens had the honor of having their treasurer, Jane Parsons, elected to the office of president of the Inter-Club Council. Shirley Jo Petree was chosen as club sweetheart ll 11th Grade Y-Teens The 11th Grade Y-Teens began an active year with the aid of their new adviser, Mrs. Mar- garetta Martin. The purpose of the club is to train these girls to be active and efficient in the home, school, and community. This year, the club's theme was Vocation and interesting talks were given by guest speakers concerning various professions. Among the club activities were the Hallowe'en Dance, Christmas Tableau, Sweet- heart Dance, and Spring Formal. Officers selected were: president, Joan Collins, vice president, Joan Steffee, secretary, Mary Jane Smith, treas- urer, Jeannine Wozniak. 9th Grade Y-Teens The 9th Grade Y-Teens, sponsored by Miss Dorothy Bryson, had an auction, a night club pro- gram, and talent show to earn money for an over-night camp to be held in early spring. Offi- cers are, president, Maureen Paustenbach, vice president, Nancy Sharp, secretary, Harriett Super, treasurer, Eileen Martin, program chairman, Ger- aldine Rosello. The sweetheart chosen for the Sweetheart Formal was Maureen Pausten- bach. 10th Grade Y-Teens The 1950-51 year of the 10th Grade Y-Teens was started with an initiation and get-acquainted party. Meetings included combination social and business meetings with guest speakers. During the year, they sold stationery to raise money for Y-Teen sweaters and jerseys. Miss Corinne Nelan served as adviser, and the officers were: Barbara Bryson, president, Pauline Lang, vice president, Ethel Wagers, secretary, Jean Arena, treasurer, Joan Roupe, program chairman. Sandra Fletcher was chosen as the club sweetheart. Lincoln Branch Y-Teens Acting as officers for the Lincoln Street Branch of the Y-Teens are: president, Patricia Stephenson, vice president, Jane Campbell, sec- retary, Patricia Dilliard, and treasurer, Dolores Wise. This organization meets every Monday at the Y, and during the school season, socials were held on Saturdays. At the Christmas season, a Y-Teen party was held, with refreshments and entertainment. Miss Crockett is the club adviser. 8th Grade Y-Teens Under the leadership of Miss Shirley French, the 8th Grade Y-Teens were formed. They chose the following officers: president, Carol Day, vice president, Sonja Hedberg, secretary, Nancy Pettit, treasurer, Barbara Goldfarb, program chairman Barbara Merkel. I Aside from the regular meetings, some gf their activities were a ruffit party, a covered dish supper, and the making of baby sock dolls -for the Hanging of the Greens. They also took part in the All Y-Teen meetings and the dqnces, Arlene Martin was chosen to represent the Club as sweetheart at the Sweetheart Formal in Feb- ruary. Sorores Club Outstanding as the oldest Service Club in Wash High, the Sorores Club progressed this year under the leadership of Kathleen Matteson, presi- dent. The other oFficers include Carol Sue Church, vice president, Laura Ferrell, secretary, and Lieta Comis, treasurer. As in former years the mem- bers of the Club brought gifts which were pre- sented to the children at the Washington County Children's Home during the Christmas season. Funds were raised by a Bake Sale held on April 21. Miss Lena Lively is club adviser. Usher Club Those white sweaters dashing in and out among spectators at all school events, directing guests to their seats--show that the Usher Club is one of the most active student groups in school. Outside organizations sponsoring activities in the school auditorium have requested their ser- vices-the Kiwanis Club for its Minstrel, the Washington Fire Department for the three pro- fessional wrestling matches, and the County Schools for the County Institute of Teachers. This spring 24 of the senior ushers were asked to assist with ushering at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics at the William Penn Hotel in Pitts- burgh. Present officers include: Harry Crothers, head usher, Elsie Rocco, assistant head usher, Sara Jane Kughn, secretary, and Marilyn McDowell, assistant secretary. Miss Margaret Sampson is adviser with Jean W. Robinson as assistant. Go-To-College Club The Go-To-College Club is an organization which was created in order to acquaint the mem- bers with college requirements, courses otfered in various colleges, and college life in general. lt is composed of girls in the lOth, llth, and 12th grades. Officers include: Diane Decker, presi- dent, Barbara Bachman, vice president, Audrey Michelek, secretary, and Jeannine Wozniak, treasurer. Sarah E. McEnrue is club adviser. Dur- ing the year, pins were presented to the senior members. Speakers from different colleges- Penn State, Wooster, and Muskingum-spoke at the club meetings, and movies from various schools were also shown. Library Club Just look at that list of overdue books is an exclamation that may be heard as one pauses outside the door of our school library. The Li- brary Club of approximately 50 girls may be seen writing notices of late books, mending torn pages, preparing new books for the shelves, helping puzzled students, locating books for book reports, and guarding diligently reference books. The library is a spot for relaxing, reading or study. Seeing the librarians always busy, you may wonder whether they ever have time for social activities. Of course, they do. Early in March a Penny Carnival was held in the auditorium, and in April the group entertained the faculty at a tea. Miss Zara Siegel is the club adviser, and Miss Laura Robb, the librarian. Officers are: Betsy Ross, president, Billie Gruber, vice presi- dent, Martha Clark, secretary, and Martha Ste- wart, treasurer. Student Operators Staff The S. O. S. has become one of the 'Foremost clubs of the school, as the trend of visual educa- tion is spreading rapidly. The membership of the club consists of members from grades nine through twelve, of these the Juniors and Seniors are licensed in accordance with the provisions set up by Harrisburg. At present there are twenty- two members. This year, the club elected as offi- cers: Harold Hughes, president, Richard Mounts, vice president, William Engle, secretary-treasurer. Modern Foreign Language Club Advised by Miss Teresina Marino, the Mod- ern Foreign Language Club is composed of both French and Spanish students of the school. Stu- dent knowledge of the respective countries has been greatly increased by plays and movies in both French and Spanish presented at their monthly meetings. OFficers elected for T950-51 are: Jack Funk, president, Joan Collins, vice presi- dent, Joan Burkett, secretary, and Sylvia High- field, treasurer. Sketch and Craft Club The Sketch and Craft Club of Wash High, su- pervised by Florence Van Nostrand, art super- visor, has been one of the most active club groups this year. Posters and signs are always in de- mand, and the club members are busy keeping them on hand. Hobbies are developed, hand crafts made, and the products made by the mem- bers were sold at a display in April. A hobo party was sponsored by the club, and dances held for the school. Officers for the year include: Patricia Gal- aher, president, Irwin Conners, vice president, Charlotte Thomas, treasurer, and Eleanor Capo, secretary. Key Club The Key Club of Wash High set as its goal tops in state and international and therefore was very active under the leadership of their president, Tod Mrock. Their adviser, Dr. Harris, aided the boys tremendously with his guidance. Various projects were undertaken by the club, among them being the placement of Car-Key tags on cars in which the ignition key has been left. An opinion poll was taken of all Wash High students and the results tabulated. Football and wrestling programs were sold by club members to earn money for state and international con- ventions. An installation dinner was held at the close of the school year. Other officers for T950- 5l were Tom Donaldson, vice president, James Curry, secretary, Robert Nyswaner, treasurer. W Club The W Club is made up of athletes of the various sports who have earned their letter in athletic competition. Mr. William Laughlin served as adviser. Officers include: Wally Martin, presi- dent, Don Zenner, vice president, Ron Amon, sec- retary, and Albert Ianni, treasurer. Serving on the Executive Committee were John Kraushaar, Bob Johnson, and Earl Mason. Aside from the regular meetings, some of their activities in- cluded selling souvenir cushions at football games, and selling special editions of news- papers concerning sports at Wash High. Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row J. S. J. S. A. R. Mi S. F. S. B. V. R. Lo M. Sorores Club Collins, A. Fulton, L. Comis, C. Church, K. Matteson, Miss Lively fadviserj, L. Ferrell, M. Carroll, Chipps Parsons, F. Tomazin, B. Bromley, P. Clark, B. Knestrick, B. Bachman, S. Highfield, C. Sinclair, L. Ruschel, Scott Jeffries, B. Gruber, J. Burkett, D. Ferrell, J. Speer, D. Decker, M. Clark, R. Folio Lesnock, J. Steffee, B. Ruschell, S. Kughn, M. Stewart, S. Fair, S. Smith, J. Wozniak, M. Sweitzer Usher Club ss Sampson Cadviserl, S. Holmes, E. Tarr, M. McDowell, S. Kughn, E. Rocco, H. Crothcrs, L. Renz, Sonson, Mrs. Robinson iadviserj Sim, C. Church, B. Murphy, J. Caltuna, M. Carroll, J. Collins, V. Szwed, B. Bachman, F. Tomazin, Sorge, S. Dyer, I. Parker, S. Highfield Gruber, J. Burkett, D. Decker, J. Speer, L. Ferrell, S. Fair, R. Pattison, M. Quay, C. Cimino, J. Fleming, Viehmann Lightner, B. Ross, B. Ruschell, J. Steffee, J. Martin, S. Smith, J. Stahlberg, M. Jones, M. Smith, G. ughman, R. Folio, J. Wozniak Sweitzer, M. Stewart, S. VonBerg, M. Siegel, T. Donaldson, D. Carmichael, D. Mahon, M. Slotsky, J. Lyle Sorores lub Sher lub 83 flollo- 1COHege lub ibrar lub Row Raw Row Row Row Row Row Row Row P C-0 - To - College Club Livingoocl, D Henderson, C. Church, J. Wozniak, D. Decker, B. Bachman, A. Mizhalek, E. Tarr, M Nicolella, H. Ro'hlisberger C. Wilson, A. Fulton, M. Carroll, J. Caltuna, J. Collins, C. Manes, J. Roupe, C. Schipps, B. Renlao, B Bryson, V. Clay, Miss M.Enrue ladviserl J. Mirialakis, J. Parsons, L. Cornis, S. Dyer, L. Wolfe, B. Gruber, J. Burkett, l. Parker, E. Rcssler, B Bromley, H. Allum P C L. E. ole, M. Krapin, A. Jeffries, R. Lesnock, M. Clark, R. Knestrick, D. Wage, N. Reedy, S. VonBerg Ferrell, J. An.hony, S. Smith, J. Speer, D. Ferrell, C. Stephens, J. McWreath Library Club Rocco, E. Tarr, B. Wishner, M. Stewart, B. Gruber, B. Ross, M, Clark, G. Vito, J. Caltuna, B. Bryson M. Traaanna, F. Sim, L. Arena, C. Manes, E. Kapis, J. Mirialakis, L. Comis, D. Wiszczcr, A. Michalek M S D. C. M G. Ci 'ss Siegel ladviserj Kughn, V. Szwecl, R. Naser, E. Ressler, B. Bromley, G. Harris, M. Krapin, H. Allum, J. Grudi, L. Thomas Wege Magers, S. Holmes, D. Gray, C. Stephens, J. McWreath, B. Elliott, A. Hall, M. LaBella, M. Quay . lightner, S. White, D. Alsko Conn, B. Rusghell, S. Dyer, S. Sarge, K. Matteson, J. Reichart, E. Wagers, B. Seavy, R. Lesnozk, C mino, S. Dulaney, B. Harris 84 S. 0. S. Officers Student Uperators Staff 85 S. O. S. OFFICERS R. Mounts, Vice President, W. Engle, Secretary-Treasurer: B. Hughes, Presideni STUDENT OPERATORS STAFF First Row: R. Mounls, B. Hughes, W. Engle Second Row: R. Howard, G. Jardine, L. Wesi, E. Helicke, J. Brightwell, R. Provenzclno, J. Collar, R. Pict? W. Booker, J. Dever, R. Voorhes Third Row: R. Wclison, R. Slrcswn, E. McCc1uslund, J. Hoy, J. Peifir, J. Sclcxmone, C. Hoy, R. Bookmcn R. Silvers Row Row Row Row Raw Row Row Row Row Modern Foreign Language Club W. Henry, B. Humphries, M. Acker, J. Burkett, S. Highfield, J. Funk, J. Collins, E. Tarr, M. Gromo, H. Rothlisberger J. Culley, Z. Maxwell, C. Wilson, J. Caltuna, C. Mangino, E. Sams, J. Hull, A. Vincent, B. Renko, C. Schipps, P. Cole, M. Heckman, Miss Marino ladviserj S . Barber, M. Krapin, B. Bachman, D. Zenner, R. Millico, V. Clay, M. Clark, S. Barlow, R. lesnock, D. Mazzi, C. Richardson R. Paustenbach, W. Geho, P. Crawford, F. Brager, J. Riser, C. Decker, A. Patterson, V. Bradley, J. Fletcher, H. McGruder, M. Miscio, E. Sloan, T. Donaldson Sketch and Craft Club F. Lytle, J. Miller, J. Stockinger, P. Galaher, Miss Van Nostrand fadviserl, I. Conner, E. Capo, C. Thomas, H. Beatty, W. Fleming B. Dodson, J. Ruffalo, J. Aber, B. Phillips, R. Super, D. Ullom, J. Archer, R. Burig, R. Bruno, B. Dillon, J. Levers, P. Jordan, L. Thomas, J. Bedillion, G. Decker P. Forgie, M. Walcott, T. Sliman, P. Lewis, R. Inks, M. Brice, J. Daughtery, M. Minetti, L. Brightwell, H. Allen, A. Sherman M. Reese, B. Grendel, N. Peters, B. Griffin, B. Pryor, N. Ullom, S. Frye, E. Walker, C. Johnston, S. White, B. Mankey A . Bartolott, J. Swart, B. Burch, L. Richmond, J. Rogers, D. Hill, H. Osborne, S. Bodenheimer, K. Aber 86 odern Foreign anguege lub Skete and Craft lub E U U Y Row Row Row Row Row Row Row H. R. J. J R. E. D. D. C. F. J. Key Club Sutherland, H. Kimrnins, R. Nyswaner, Dr. Horris Kodviserj, T. Mrock, T. Donaldson, J. Curry, M. Slotsky Boone, l.. Bryant, C. Stephens, S. Day, J. Pettit, G. Dyer, R. Solamone Koontz, C. Decker, C. Henry, R. Brightbill, B. Osborne, W. Richman, C. Konvalinka, J. Weber W Club Petronka, A. Comfort, W. Martin, D. Zenner, Mr. Laughlin Kodviserj, A. lonni, R. Amon, J. Nicolello, Thistlethwoite, J. Radocha Mason, J. McKenzie, J. Marbury, R. Wells, A. Smith, R. Johnson, W. Davis, E. Washington, J. King, Wilson, J. Lyle, J. Interval Watson, J. Mohromas, L. Brown, R. Wise, R. Olaerst, M. Ruschel, R. Wagner, J. Kraushaar, F. Vito, Wise Desiderio, G. Sterotore, A. Patterson, R. Clemens, V. Bradley, W. Ruschel, R. Nesbit, J. Riser, W. Amos, Hickman, W. Stack, F. Moceyko Executive Board Student Council Student Council Executive Board Student Council Left to right: W, Davis, J. McKenzie, P. Andretti, B. Knestrick, D. Zenner, D. Carmichael, S. Chipps, T. Donaldson, Row Row Row Row C. Decker, B. Grim Student Council Day, S. Fletcher, G. Gibson, D. Zenner, S. Chipps, B. Knestrick, D. Carmichael, C. Church, V. Kennedy, Grim Ruggiero, J. Hoy, R. Sulamone, J. Perry, B. Goldfarlo, E. Wagers, M, Lobb, E. Martin, P. Clark, Bromley T. Donaldson, H. Kimmins, T. Malik, J. Kraushaar, T. Tucker, W. Davis, R. Richardson, J. Comfort, B. Porto, R Celani Decker, J. Saska, D. Sacco, R. Provenzano, C. Henry, J. Simon, D. Shultz, J. Marsh, A. Balent, P. Andretti 88 Student Council x-lv ji ' , Since its organization in 'I' X 1943, the Student Council has E it H had as its main ur ose-ser- . P P W4 54 , vice, both to the student and ,,wtwwii,,' . the school - by developing ' 19 leadership, initiative, school Aff If Q::-- ' Q Jfff- fif ? if ' 't d d ' ' ,f.,.,f 4-E, . V splrl , an stu ent participa- tion or management of extra- curricular activities. In its position as governing body of the students, it is perhaps the most im- portant group in the school, in that its decisions affect one and all. Delegates from the home room nominate, at a convention, their home room's choice from a list of candidates. The usual election procedure was followed. Officers elected for 1950-1951 were: Don Zenner, president, Denney Car- michael, vice president, Shirley Chipps, secre- tary, Betty Knestrick, treasurer. In addition to the officers, the Council is composed of the presi- dents of each home room and the adviser, Mr. Paul Kratt, who ably guides the Council to wise decisions. Each home room president also serves on one of the six standing committees. These committees and their chairmen. are: School Spirit .. .. .,... . Peter Andretti Organization .... .. . Barbara Grimm Assembly ..... .,.,...... W illiam Davis Social , .... Russell Provenzano Publicity . .. Thomas Donaldson Finance ..,.... . ..,.........,. Carl Decker The chairmen of the standing committees serve as an advisory staff to the four Student Council officers, and together they form the Executive Board. During the year, the Student Council has sponsored various activities. At the end of the football season, it held the Victory Swing in honor of the football players, and at the conclu- sion of the winter sports program, a Tournament Twirl -honoring both basketball and wrestling participants. Several dances were held after home basketball games also. The Christmas sea- son found council members busy decorating the corridors, this year, each committee assumed the responsibility for decorating one f1oor. Gaily decorated trees were placed on the outside of the building on Jefferson Avenue, in the Main En- trance, and on some of the fioors. Annually Student Council sponsors a maga- zine campaign. A party with movies and re- freshments was given to Home Room 120 for having the largest financial return of the cam- paign. Trophy cases in the entrance and first fioor corridor were cleaned, and the trophies polished by members of the Council. Pins have been pur- chased for active members of the Council and will be presented upon sufficient show of their merit. Assistance was given by this group, also, at the refreshment stands throughout the year. The budgets of the various clubs of the school are decided upon by the Board of Control which is composed of the following members: the four Student Council officers, and representa- tives from the classes-8th grade, Carol Day and John Perry, 9th grade, Richard Celani and Eileen Martin, 10th grade, Gayle Gibson and James Hoy, 11th grade, Ethel Wagers and Carl Decker, and four faculty advisers-Mr. Lowry, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Kratt, and Miss Miller. A proiect of the Student Council Assembly Committee was the sponsoring of three special talent assemblies to determine the type of talent and the best participants in the school. Two elimination programs were held, with the third determining the winners. Money prizes were awarded the winners in each classification-the money being taken from that earned through the magazine campaign. The work of the Student Council could not be carried on without the cooperation of each committee and each member, who work together for the benefit of the students, the school, and the council. Ctur Miss Brooks PLAY CAST: Row 'l: Joe Szwec, Eline Hager, Malcolm Slotsky, Virginia Pallesco, Jane Parsons, Mary Moore Row 2: Martha Tracanna, Billie Gruber, Sylvia Highfield, Beverly Davis Row 3: Beverly Murphy, Betty Knestrick, Roger Brightbill, Sanford Cook, Barbara Robertson, Denny Carmichael, Mr. Hartman ldirectorl, Sara Jane Kughn On the afternoon and evening of November 21, the Seniors held the first of their commence- ment activities, the Senior Play Our Miss Brooks . The play, based on the same theme as the radio program of the same name, was a gay, laugh-filled 3-act comedy, portraying the fun and heartaches of an English teacher. Miss Brooks, capably played by Beverly Davis, was involved in everything that went on at school-from coaching plays to dealing with irate parents. Her human, delightful way of meeting all these hilar- ious situations brought two hours of enioyment to the capacity audience of parents and friends. The action took place in the class room ofa high school with students such as one meets in the average high school of today. The chief prob- lem was the coaching of the annual class play, with the common problem of parents objecting to the parts their children were given. The play was coached by Gaylord Hartman, and had a cast of 12 girls and five boys. Miss Brooks ..... Miss Finch .,.,.,, Hugo Longacre Mr. Wadsworth Miss Audubon Mrs. Allen ..,..,. Elsie ...,..... Elaine Jane ...... Sylvia .... Doris ..... Marge .,... Faith ..... Rhonda Ted .....,., Stanley ..,. Martin , CAST Beverly Davis . Sara Jane Kughn Denny Carmichael Sanford Cook Betty Knestrick Billie Gruber Eline Hager Beverly Murphy Barbara Robertson .. Virginia Pallesco Mary Moore Jane Parsons Martha Tracanna Sylvia Highfield Joe Szwec Malcolm Slotsky Roger Brightbill - DRESENTING - Holiday Escapadesn Holiday Escapades, a musical comedy of two acts and 18 scenes, portrayed the gaiety of the various holidays of the year, with special scenes depicting the events of each season. Led by twelve holiday girls dressed appropriately to the clay they portrayed, the audience was taken from a Happy New Year scene, with Father Time CDon Zennerl and the New Year lWally Martinj through Valentine Day, the Irish dancers, April with its showers, Spring Fever, Easter, and May Day, to June, with a real hill-billy hoe-down en- titled Wedding Day in the Ozarks. The second act began with a July 4 celebra- tion, then on to a September fall cleaning, show- ing seven ofthe huskies of Wash High, dressed as scrub women. Hallowe'en brought its share of skeletons, the big football game in November, with the coach and football players, and the cli- max-a Circus Toy Shop with Santa Claus Uoe Saskaj, Hawaiian dancers, acrobats, animals, etc. Coached by Mr. Robert Bancroft of the John B. Rogers Producing Company, this was one of the best of the spring plays ever given at Wash High. Mrs. Etha McC. Richardson of the Vocal Music Department was general chairman and assisted Mr. Bancroft with the selection of the cast. In U, , ' MM' 191 rf... ff Kathleen Matteson Beverly Murphy MAY QUEEN-Jane Parsons Senior Attendants Dolores Wood Junior Attendants Jcme Pliska Lois Bell Arlene Moore Sophomore Attendants l Nancy Sharp Freshman Attendants Mary Ann Lobb 8th Grade Attendants Eileen Martin Donna Gibson . 92 an WM ,, .lqww ,. WWW has Q MN fag wzAf7?W' ...I':,YV ua.-' A 'fn any 1 Q FEP' ..., M H X -:ii mmm. yiwwbgi 'wH,.,., A-hmm: hw. X .aQ'H 2 ya Sports l95U- arsity Football Team l95U 5 ..... A R First Row: D. Schultz, R. Wells, P. Celani, A. Comfort, J. Nicolello, T. Diamond, E. Washington R Haines Second Row: B. Patterson, R. Nesbit, F. Vito, R. Amon, G. Steratore, C. Wise, W. Martin J Montecalvo W. Ruschel, J. Celani Third Row: E. A. Eros fassistant coachj, C. Crumrine, J. Riser, J, Bradley, W. Amos, Emil Dupke fhead coachj, R. Clemens, J. Dean, F. Desiderio, R. Crowe, W. McGlumphy iassistant coachl Fourth Row: R, Clutter, R. DeRose, J. Saska, W. Stack, J. Hickman, J. Koontz, E. Mason J Marbury Washington Washington Washington Washington Washington Washington Washington Washington Washington 19 7 19 19 20 21 0 27 12 Season Scores - RECORD 7 Wins 1 Tie 1 Loss 96 Canonsburg , Har-Brock .,., Trinity ,..,.,.,... Monongahela Mt. Lebanon . Dormont ...,.. Monessen . Redstone ..,. Donora Philip Berry, Emil F. Dupke, William Glumpy, Earnest Eros, Frank Biss, and nk Petrone. Behind The Scenes At The Football Stadium 1 1 . , . .K Coaching Staff . . Two new faces appeared on the coaching staff of Washington High School this last fall when Emil F. Dupke, former coach of Triadelphia High School, and Earnest Eros, from the Cam- bridge, Ohio schools, were elected as head coach and assistant. To these two men, and the four assistants from last year, went the responsibility of building a winning team combination, and they did iust that-with seven wins, one tie, and one defeat. Row one: W. Davis, R. Johnson, R. Mounts, R. Best Row two: Dr. E, A. Langenbacher, A. L. Boulanger, Paul Knes- trick The coach's job is a hard one-he must fur- nish the ideas, and then be criticized when a play doesn't work, he must build his team so that one iniury or a half a dozen won't handicap the team play, he must see that the players understand their duties, he must worry through the season- planning, plotting, thinking-every waking mo- ment, so that his team plays good ball, yet shows good sportsmanship, win, lose, or draw. To these six men, we can say that this year was a job well done. Behind the scenes during the football sea son are the student managers, the doctor, the faculty manager, and the caretaker of equip- ment. To each of these a special laurel for carry- ing out his duties, quietly, efficiently, and cap- ably, so that, with the start of the game, every- thing was in readiness. Ankles were strapped, uniforms cleaned, tickets issued, and first-aid kits made ready for the first injury. These are the unsung heroes-the men behind the men who play the game. at 1 -I-- .tw fb ' 1 it ,Q VX X il it i 51. as High Football Season n Review The 1950 football season, with Emil F. Dupke as head coach, saw the caliber of Wash High football rise from its lowest point to almost the to . p Succeeding Hank Day as head coach, Dupke and his team had a successful season, marred only by one loss and one tie. Beginning practice, with the first game only three weeks away, the Dupkemen learned their lessons well, so that the first game with Canons- burg at the home stadium ended with a score of 19-14. The Little Prexies twice had the lead, but the Gunners came from behind each time and at the close of the third quarter the score was 14-13 against them. With the beginning of the fourth quarter, a furious attack was launched. Vito scored from the 11-yard line and Wash High emerged the victor. The second home game surprised the town and the school, when the Dupke-coached team battled a strong Har-Brack team to a 7-7 tie. The Little Prexies were rated as 30-point under- dogs, but not only did they tie the mighty Har- Brack team, but completely outplayed them, and actually led 7-0 at halftime. , With a capacity crowd of 10,000 fans pres- ent, Wash High's Little Presidents roared to a 19-0 victory over their traditional rival on the opposite hill-Trinity. Amon bolted through the right side of the Hiller line to score the first touch- down, and sent the blue and black into a 6-O lead at the quarter. In the second period Amon scored his second t. d. and Steratore added one to wrap up the score. Due to the fast and furious charg- ing ofthe Wash High line, the Blue and White of Trinity never threatened seriously. The best game of the season occurred on September 29, when the Monongahela Wildcats roared into town. For three periods the unbeaten Wildcats were played off their feet as the Little Presidents amassed a 19-0 lead. Suddenly Mon City came to life, and scored two quick touch- downs. With two minutes left in the game, the Litle Prexies lost a fumble on their own 14-yard line and the situation looked hopeless. It was at this point that our great line proved its worth, and stopped four straight Mon City efforts to score. Washington then took possession of the ball on the 14-yard line and the game ended- Wash High 19, Mon City 14. Exploding for touchdowns in each of the first three periods, the Little Presidents hung a fourth scalp on their belts by defeating the Blue Devils of Mt. Lebanon, thus eliminating them from further AA competition this season. ln the third quarter tackle Dutch Nesbit picked up a Mt. Lebanon fumble and raced 25 yards to score his second touchdown of the year. From there, the locals romped to a 20-6 victory. Dormont High's expectations of stopping the unbeaten Little Prexies were short lived. Tallies by Vito, Ruschel, and Eddie Washington ac- counted for 18 points and Steratore added three straight conversions, and the clock showed a score of 21-0 at the final whistle. Washington's forward wall was particularly impressive, keep- ing the visiting Dormont eleven out of Washing- ton territory most of the evening. All good things must come to an end, and so Wash High ended up onthe night of October 20, when the Little Presidents were given a 12-0 beat- ig by Monessen. The issue was never in doubt as the Greyhounds completely outplayed the Dupke charges, scoring all their points in the first half. The 8th game of the season found the Blue and Black traveling to Redstone where they hum- bled the Black Hawks 27-6. lt was at this game that a small Wash High cheering section sup- ported their team by completely outcheering the Redstone rooters. Scoring in each of the four quarters by Vito, Amos, Steratore, and Washing- ton, with three conversions by Steratore, totaled the score at 27. The 1950 season came to a close in a sea of mud as Washington overpowered Donora 12-O. The Dragons were so badly outplayed that they didn't get over the 50-yard stripe until the last two minutes of play when they recovered a Wash High fumble on the 45-yard line. Played in a driving rain, and 'midst thunder and lightning flashes, fumbles were the maior item of interest to the less than 1,000 spectators who braced the weather to see the 10 Seniors play their last game for W. H. S. Halfback Ron Amon and tackle Dutch Nes- bit were placed on this year's County Class AA All-Star team. Those making the second team were ends Chester Wise and Bill Ruschel, tackle, Falco Desiderio, guard, John Nicolella, and half- back, Gene Steratore. The team will lose 15 players through gradu- ation, including six of the seven starting linemen. However, with most of the backs returning and new boys coming up from the reserve and junior high teams, Coach Dupke will probably field an- other strong eleven forthe 1951 campaign. Seniors in the Football Spotlight M0 N R BRADLEY, .J CLEMENL 12 off,DEm Mmzaumgu MAnTm,w MAfoN,z llll QF MONTE CALVO,J NEIBII R NlCOLEl.l.A,J RU!!-lEl.,W ON, E l wwf, R ways, c t www 9 S ag., Reserve Football Tea m Row 1: R. Dobscha, M. Desideria, B. Porto, D. Connelly, C. Handel, W. Braner, J. Holston Row 2: Frank Biss fcoachl, J. Hoy, R. Lucatorto, R. Watson, R. M:Vehil, F. Bonus, R. Presto, A. Covnefli, J. Ruggicro Row 3: C. Trapuzzano, R. Roupe, J. Walden, C. S7ephens, J. Wise, N. Ayre, L. Gordon, E. Wiszczor J .. . 5. It Row Row Row Row Junior High Football Team D. Wilson, D. Sonson, P. Kuzy, R. Sensky, D. Dille, J. Simon, D. DeSarro, J. Marsh, J. Mcngeluzzo, B. McClay, R. Jackman, N. Higginboiham R. Celani, J. Comforl, J. Zullo, R. McVay, J. Collar, D. Sacco, J. Ward, J. Bryant, C. Whifehill, D. Hazletl, N. Pelronka, G. Anderson R. Doria, E. Harris, J. Wurlzer, R. Griffin, H. Sherman, J. Salamone, R. Naylor, J. Yoders, T. Wright, D. Lylle, C. Anderson, C. Keeling, P. Alexas, R. Griffin, R. Frazier, W. Varner, C. Hoy, Philip Berry lcoachl C. Frank, R. Stack, R. Montecalvo, H. Crosier, !. Bane, J. Aber, S. Kazarick, W. Aloia, R. Gloady lOl Varsity Basketball Row one: Coach William Laughlin, C. Wise, R. Amon, W. Amos, R. Nesblt W Ruschel J Riser L Bro n Row two: W. Richman, G. Steratore, J, Hickman, T. Jones, R. Thistlethwalte mgr Washington ....., Washington Washington Washington Washington ,.,... Washington Washington t'Washington ...... Washington 7'Washington ...... WWashington ....., 7tWashington ...... Washington ...... Washington Washington t'Washington fWashington 9'Washington ,'Washington Washington Washington l950-5l 52 ,,.,....27 ..,.....39 52 ........48 61 ..,....,46 ..,....,53 53 ,....,..55 .,.,.,..64 ........53 ......,,7O ,...,..73 ....,.,,5l . ...... 55 ..,,..,.62 ....,..60 ,. ,....,......,.,.... ..,.65 Sectional ...,....38 Season Record Donora .,., Duquesne Monessen California .. Uniontown . McKeesport . West View . Canonsburg Brentwood . Burgettstown Trinity ,........ Waynesburg Munhall ..... Scott Twp. Mt. Lebanon Canonsburg Burgettstown Trinity .....,... Waynesburg Play-off Games Greensburg . Duquesne .. Junior igh Basketball l950-5l First row: D. DeSarro, L. Brighi, W. Aloia, K, Bachman, W. Chrislman, E. Wise Second row: D. Carpenter, Mgr., B. McClay, C. Whifehill, J. Dever, R. Jackman, J. Comforf Third row: Mr. Berry, Coach, J. Collar, R. Kurlz, W, Milam, J. Simon, D. Sacco, J. Marsh, J. Mongelluzo, Mgr., J. Aber, Mgr. 77, l Reserve Squad Firsi row: R. Wagner, W. Maze, C. Hopkins, C. Grinnage, J. Koontz, D. Henderson Second row: J. Long, J. Bryanl, H. King, R. Howard, G. Dyer, Frank Pelrane, Coach 103 Senior Hoopsters R.AMON I9 lwfffl R. Nssan SENIORS L. BROWN 51 W RUSCNEL C. WlSE E. 1, P a f 'H' ,V , . 2 ' A , . LL 66 ggi, f N , 4 if A 552 Lx , , i ag 7 U' , Q , f , 3 9 ' 7 ' 'fri 1, 51 - fun 1 ' , ff - 2. , Q, 1 , Zh 4 ' - 33 . g nu. 5 , . - :.- , ' 5 ' .L M - ' .3-J 4, M u 'X f ' iii! YY Ll fr f fm A i 5 K A 0 92, 4. . X ,..,A, iL?fi:?If7ii7'g5 1 gif V A9 x .F mg? ig ' 2 g iw? 55 A .4 X 1+ 5 gif? B 'D ' h ! Q 5 ff W-Q J gf h ' ' K fr: K ' M' ' rwssf- . 5 F Wk 1 i W Q f We , .1i- A J . lift in I . I . , x i . Q V hjiik' ' ' ' y . V , , If wa' xt f 7--L 1 I ' I Q' Ziff P 3 , . -f TES' ! 0 ' . wtil fv., Af f A' -in s Yi 3? mf' ' W m l ,':' fi 1 ,, as , ,f -. 1 4 2i 4 K . A , , V A I , S X V v. AIV, iii h Q41 . Q V Vg' l . A . F A ' ' ' 7 fffw' ' h,k 1 .5 . 1 :Q is S , A , , , L.,A C, Vx N X t i I A agfqs.,-Q MIA , 4 ,QA vt N if ' 1 A 5 W 3 A 1 1-'f,A?9e, i .Q 6' W l 5 ' KX f ' Q if X Q 1 xfgfjAz2? ' f ' xfiffig M Pxfjy, I K M Vg, at A . . 'fig A, 151 4 in :KVV Q Q - a B 1, S f ., 4 '03 wi H V: V ' 1 W t 4 , I kglx 'mi . .. -gt L, 4 I 5 A fiA 9' x ' , , , ff ' 'X ' f,,f A Q rt fi Q R' f 1 Q ' ' if k ' me f 3 1, S kv tg . 2, V5 V K R m xi -W.. . 4 fiwfu Q I M' I K . 'fi K LZ -fl A' '-' ' gi , 1 I? K Q J P f Ni ig 0 Q a Y , A t .'LLf' kr I A ,, . A , A VAVA 'fi M Mi ' Q . 1 ,- .fdf ' ? u V 9 Q A 4'--ilu N' , X--wp, 8? .Gil fn 'gk .M iii? fd On January 12, the local cagers played the N rf 3 I I v I' The Hardwood Season cnlx Wash High's 1950-51 basketball team battled its way through 21 exhibition and league games and emerged from these struggles with an 18-3 mark. Coach Bill Laughlin's quintet finished Section IV competition with an 8-O score, and went on to WPIAL eliminations at the Pitt Stadium. In their first game of the play-offs, Wash High met a highly-touted Greensburg five and came out the winner by a score of 45-36. The game was exciting all the way, with Bill Rus- chel, Dutch Nesbit, and John Riser dominating the scoring and the rebounds. The whole squad played heads-up ball all the way, and were chosen by some as the dark horse of the tour- nament. In their second game of the tournament, Washington met Duquesne High School-again at Pitt Stadium. This was still more exciting com- petition. After leading throughout the first half, the W. H. S. cagers fell victims to a third-period uprising by Duquesne, and were not in the race after that. The final score registered 42-38 in favor of Duquesne. In exhibition games before league compe- tition started, Washington defeated such out- standing teams as Duquesne, Donora, California, Uniontown, McKeesport, Brentwood, Munhall, Scott Township, and Mt. Lebanon, losing only to Monessen and West View. first game of Section IV competition with Canons- burg at the Gunner Gym. The game was played before a capacity crowd. The half-time score was 23-18 in favor of Washington, and the final score was 53-34, still in favor of Wash High. For their next league game, Wash High played Burgettstown on the home court. The first half was anybody's game, with the clock at the half registering only a two-point lead. How- ever, W. H.S. rolled up 19 points in the third quarter to nine for the visiting five, and then padded the lead decisivelylto win easily by a score of 55-35. f Trinity was the next victim of the cagers of Wash High, falling 64-34. The win over Waynes- burg, gave the Laughlin-men a 4-0 record at the conclusion of the first round of sectional play. The Wash High cagers got off to a 21-9 lead in the first half, and wrapped up the game in the third period with 21 points. Waynesburg never threatened, and the final score stood 53-28. On the home stretch, with three exhibition games intervening between the first and second round of league play, the Little Prexies continued their unblemished record by defeating Canons- burg, Burgettstown, Trinity, and Waynesburg, and winning the Section IV title and the right to move into the sectional play-offs at Pitt Stadium. The Laughlin-ites went through their second straight season of league competition unde- feated, counting as their victims Canonsburg, Trinity, Waynesburg, and Burgettstown. A total of 1122 points were scored by Washington against 721 for their opponents. Seniors on Coach Bill LaughIin's line-up in- clude: Chester Wise, Bill Ruschel, Robert Nesbit, Ronald Amon, Lloyd Brown, and Senior Manager, Dick Thistlethwaite. Players returning next year are Juniors Tom Jones, Gene Steratore, John Hickman, John Riser, Bill Richmond, and Bill Amos. Also some of the players on this year's reserve team will move up to varsity posts. The reserve team, coached by Frank Petrone, had a record of 15 wins and 4 losses. While the Junior High squad, coached by Phil Berry, was runner-up in league competition. INDIVIDUAL SCORING Ruschel Points 275 Nesbit ...., .216 Riser ,.,.., ,,.... 1 66 Wise .....,. .,.... 1 20 Brown .... ...,, 1 O9 Hickman ..., ....,. 7 8 Steratore .... .,.... 6 6 Amos ....... ,. 28 Richmond .,.. ...... 2 4 Jones .,..,., .. . . 20 Amon ...,... .. 12 McKenzie .... 6 Griest ....,.. ....,. 2 Total ,, .... .1122 Varsity Firsi row: D. Zenner, N. Petronko J. Rudocho, J. Kraushczcxr, R. Wil son, J. Interval, J. Goss. Second row: R. Harris, manager, T. Malik, J. Wagner, J. Mchromos, Dr. Wm. A. Harris, Jr., Coach, J. Ni colella, T. Diamond, J. Angelillo J. Lyle, Senior Mgr. Reserves Firsi row: M. Desiderio, W. Davis, R. Presto, E. Temple, R. Sturmer, C. Hundell. Second row: R. Grimm, B. Porto, H Kimmins, M. Gray, L. Rush. Third row: C. Hoy Cmcxnagerl, J Ruggiero, Dr. Wm. A. Harris, Jr. Couch, D. Mclzzie, R. Boone fmun- ugerl. Undergraduate Wrestlers First row: W. Milligin, F. Hondell, D. Wilson, D. Hazleti, C, Curci, E Harris, C. Pryor. Second row: R. Sensky, J. Hoy, R Zollcxrs, J. McCurry, J. Swort, E. McCullough, N. Bo ker. Third row: E. Rusinek, T. Cornetfi, S. Day, H. Mossburg, Dr. Wm. A. Harris, Jr., Couch, R. Nocuck, F. Bane, R. Poustenbach, J. Wilson. restling Teams l95l Senior Wrestlers 4. 1 , r las sb. 1 4N1w 'Kwb' 5516. A JJKRAUSNAAR B l33 lb. N2 lb. 133 I b JRADOCI-IA J. WAGNER 120 lb. , H2 lb. ' IS4 lb. e 827 lb. 108 , , 1. Wash High restlmg I5-i f ,ii 4 , Aa I yff 1 TGV j' x Q so 2 Season n Review The Washington High School wrestling team opened its 1951 campaign with an away match at Trinity High School. Wilson, Interval, cmd Temple produced the best matches of the even- ing in Washington's 37-3 rout of Trinity. The second match of the season found the locals on the home mats, defeating Waynesburg 33-12. This was the Greene County team's first setback of the year. John Petronka and Jim Wagner scored first-period falls in their respect- ive matches. The next team to fall before the Wash High team was Dormont, who was defeated 44-8, only winning in two matches. Dick Wilson in the 103- pound class registered Wash High's only pin of the evening. In a see-saw battle at the Canonsburg gym on January 19, the Gunners were victorious in a 27-14 win over Dr. Harris's wrestlers. The Gun- ners iumped off to a 12-0 lead in the first four matches. The Little Prexies then won the next four, with three decisions and a fall, to gain a 14-12 lead. From there on, the Gunners had no difficulty in winning the last four contests to come out on top with a 27-14 score. The Wash High grapplers in the next three matches defeated decisively Jefferson, Chartiers, and Munhall. The local team showed great im- provement in these matches. Before a packed gym, the Little Prexies staged a comeback, but not sufficiently decisive to win over Canonsburg. The final gun showed a 22-22 tie, with Don Zenner and Joe Nicolella scoring pins in their respective weights. This event opened the second half of the wrestling season. The next match with Jefferson on February 9 was cancelled because of a disastrous gas explosion in Jefferson. Wash High matmen won their 8th dual match of the season by defeating Chartiers 31-9 on the home mats. At this point in the season's activities, Wash High wrestlers, Don Zenner, John Petronka, and Joe Angelillo were the only un- defeated members of the varsity team. Waynesburg scored only 3 decisions and a draw to bow before Washington's victorious wrestlers in an away match. Wash High left the mats with seven decisions and one pin to de- feat Waynesburg 29-11. Wash High's wrestlers turned back Trinity on the local mats 37-8, losing only the first and last matches. Jim Interval, Dick Wilson, and Jim Wagner scored falls for W. H. S. Greensburg, who had previously been un- defeated, met their match at the hands of the Harris-men. Wash High got off to an early 10-4 lead, which they never relinquished. Jim Wag- ner's pin in the 154-Tb. class was the highlight of the evening's match. ln the season's closing match, the local grap- plers defeated Carnegie 34-11. Angelillo, Nico- lella, and Wagner scored pins against the losers. Thus, Wash High closed a successful season- winning 11, losing one, and tying one. March 1, 2, 3, were the dates of the WPIAL Wrestling Tournament at Waynesburg. Wash- ington High entered a full 12-member team and emerged with three winners-Don Zenner C127 lb.1, Joe Angelillo C133 115.17 and Joe Nicolella U38 15.1. These three boys were entered in state com- petition at the PIAA Tournament held at Johns- town, March 10. Don Zenner was eliminated in the semi-finals and Joe Angelillo and Joe Nico- lella, in the finals. SEASON RECORD Washington .... ........ T rinity ...,... Washington ........,.. Waynesburg Washington ....... ., Dormont Washington ....,........ Canonsburg Washington ..,, , Jefferson ,. Washington ....,......, Chartiers . .. Washington .,...,......,. Munhall .... Washington ...,.,. ..... C anonsburg Washington, ,... .. .,.. Chartiers Washington .,.,..... Waynesburg Washington ..... .,... T rinity , .,.. , Washington ,......,...., Greensburg Washington .....,....... Carnegie ,,.. Won .... ,. 11 matches Lost . ...,... 1 match Drew ,.... 1 match 1 k '.. ,x, ix kMi'4fY2il'j. E N K 15 Q v s. gif, . is - M 5 3 ' W- 7 , . ' 1 if , LM , ,, y V,,M,.M,, .Qui x f wk 15521 f 'VB -925 fbi gg-Qxvgfca ,R fig ff , s Q M-xx W in 3? 'Q Track Wally Martin 'gt I .egg t na Washington High School's 1950 Track Team, after winning all of its regular dual meets, con- cluded its season by tying McKeesport High for the Co-WPIAL championship. This marked the first time in history that Co-WPIAL Track Cham- pions were crowned. Probably the most outstanding performer for Coach Guy McCarrell's team was Sonny Snodgrass, who broke the WPIAL record for the 120 yard high hurdles. His time was 14.8 sec- onds. He also won the PIAA championship in the 120-yard high hurdles. The Little Prexies amassed 74 points to bring home the district championship. Snodgrass set two stadium records, one in the 120-yard high hurdles, and the other in the 200-yard low hurdles. McKenzie, Marbury, Brown, and Wat- son all came through tirst in their events. ln the annual Washington Invitational Meet, which was won by Mt. Lebanon, both the 440- relay team CBrown, McKenzie, Johnson, Stera- torel and the 880-relay team CBrown, McKenzie, Johnson, DeWitt1 capped their events and Snod- grass tied the meet record in the 120-yard high hurdles. The WPIAL Meet brought Wash High the co- championship along with McKeesport. Ed Wash- ington won the broad jump, Bill Ruschel, the high DeWitt, Snodgrass, and Johnson jump, Lloyd Brown, the pole vault, and the 880 relay team tied the stadium record in winning this event. In the State Meet, the Little Presidents fin- ished third. Snodgrass was the only winner, but the 880 relay team took third place and Bill Rus- chel tied tor second in the high iump. DUAL MEETS Washington ,... 76V2 Canonsburg 50V2 Washington ....... 7516 Dormont 51M Washington ...,.... 81 Connellsville 46 Washington ......., 8926 Brentwood ......... 3726 Sonny Snodgrass Row Row Row Row 'lz E. Jennings, A. 2 l950 - Varsity Track Team - l950 Smith, R. Johnson, R. Best lmanagersl : W. Watson, L. Brown, F. Vito, J. DeWitt, J. Johnson, E. Mason, J. Marbury, H, McGruder, A. Comfort 3: P, Berry Kasst. coacht, R. Meyers, F. Preston, J. McNeal, D. Watson, F. Marbury, L. Bryant, R. Wise, E. Washington, G. McCarrell fcoacht 4: R. Amon, E. Snodgrass, C. Crumrine, V. Bradley, W. Richmond, G. Steratore, W. Martin Row Row Row Row l95O - Junior High Track Team - F350 'l: W. McElravy, R. Speicher, W. Varner fmanagerst 2: W. Mongelluzzo, D. Heist, R. Belcastro, S. Desmond, J. Comfort, A. Zenner, R. Giles, R. Bookman, R. Zollars, R. Braden, R. Johnson 3: P. Berry, J. Ward, R. Roupe, R. Scarborough, F. Bonus, P. Celani, R. Grinoge, B. Porto, R. Boone, J. Dever, R. Celani, L. Rush, G. B. McCc1rrell 4: J. Riggle, J. Marsh, R. DeRose, J. Koontz, R. Naylor, J. Simon, G. Mace, H. Wheeler, R. Sims, W. Wheeler 112 Baseball l95l ffff X, . 3, t, 'I My f D2 First Row: C. Polan, R. Oberst, A. Bunner, D. Sphar, J. Hickman, J. Burnfield, M. Ruschel, R. Wagner, WX d R. Knestrick, R. McCann .55 Second Row: Mr. McGlumphy fcoachj, D. Mazzi, D. Henderson, D. Moore, F. Maceyko, J. Reichard, Q - C. Risbin, R. Garber -1 vi-Jog, UI f ' Q E l I i M5 Hampered by a combination of personnel losses of members of the l95O squad, Coach McGlumphy is faced with the problem of rebuild- ing. With such veterans as Dubelle, Moore, Knes- trick, Bunner, Burnfield and Polan being lost through graduation, and Sphar being inducted into the army, the task of securing adequate re- placements is a major one. A number of new faces will undoubtedly make their appearance on the squad this year to lend assistance to such holdovers as Maceyko, Henderson, Mazzi, Reich- ard, Risbin, Hickman, Ruschel, Wagner, Cimino and McCann. Coach McGlumphy states that his major problem will be in filling the positions of first and second base and finding a pitcher. If these positions can be adequately filled, at least a fair season is expected. 'I950 SEASON RESULTS Washington., ., 8 Chartiers ,....,.. ...... 7 Washingtonn. .. ...... 5 Canonsburg ....., ......l2 Washington ...... ...... 8 Trinity ,.,.... ..... 5 Washington ...... ..,... 4 East Washington .......... 'I Washington .,.,.. ,,.... O Chartiers ........,.... ...... 6 , Washington ...... ...... 9 Canonsburg ..t,,. ...... 3 Washington. . ,. ...... 3 TTrinity ......,........., 4 Washingtonc. .. . ,... 7 East Jefferson I Washington ...... ...,,, 7 Uefferson ,......... .. 4 Washington ...... ...... 'I TT Burgettstown .... ...... 2 Non League T Innings TT I0 Innings T e Pep Promoters Junior High: Shirley Kehn, Maureen Pausten- Varsity: Jane Parsons, Nanciann Bauman, Reserve: Jean Umshares, June Koontz Jane bach Barbara Goldfarb, Phyllis Klinzing, and Shirley Chipps, Joelle Culley, Beverly Davis, McWreath, Barbara Elliott, Arlene Moore Eileen Slotsky Donna Ferrell, Kathleen Matteson, and Martha Pauline Lang, and Shirley McKenzie Clark The person who said Women were the weaker sex didn't have to cope with the Wash High cheerleaders of 1950-5'l. Few people know that all cheerleading squads started their practice at the football stadium two weeks before the beginning of school. 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Earn Profits 'For Social Clubs-To Accomplish Good Compliments SHARP'S FURNITURE STORE IIO West Chestnut Street Washington Pennsylvania The store of personal service ACME QUALITY PAINTS, INC. Paints - Varnishes - Enamels Artist Materials Brushes - Wallpaper 53 West Chestnut Street Washington, Pa. THE COMPLETE PAINT STORE Everything for your oftice WASHINGTON TYPEWRITER COMPANY 57 West Chestnut Street Complete Line-Office Machines, Supplies and Equipment Repairs and Rentals on all makes of Machines MANROW 8. NEVIN Heating, Air Conditioning, Roofing Sheet Metal Work I45 S. Franklin St. Phone 731 Washington, Pa. ALBERT PACKING COMPANY WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA TASTY HAMS TASTY BACON Brand Brand TASTY LU NCH EON MEATS Brand ANDY BROS. EXPERT RECAPPED TIRES Phones: 4118 or 4119 332 West Chestnut Street WASHINGTON PENNSYLVANIA SKID RID USE OUR EASY PAY PLAN 129 Compliments of DUNBAR AND WALLACE LUMBER COMPANY I 045 Jefferson Avenue WASHINGTON PENNSYLVANIA WASHINGTON PRODUCE COMPANY Phone 2543 Opposite Chestnut Street Depot Wholesale Fruits and Produce Chas. V. Wege, Manager ENGLES RADIO 81 MARINE SERVICE TV Sales 81 Higgins Boats 75 East Walnut Street Phone 4259-J Washington, Pennsylvania Compliments of BEN REYNOLDS 81 CO. Everything Musical Since I900 DILLIE MOTOR FREIGHT II6 N. Main St. Washington Pennsylvania Washington Pennsylvania AI- I-0NG'S METROPOLITAN SHOE SHOP ESSO SERVICE R. PARISSE, Prop. Greasing - Washing - Battery Service Phone 9876 209 South Main Street Cor. Hall 8- JeFFerson Avenues Washington Pennsylvania Washington Pennsylvania T30 Does y our SAVING RATE match his GROWTH RATE? How many years from this fall will that boy of yours be ready to enter col- ggi lege? How much do you estimate his college education will cost? Divide the 7 YEARS E 5-,ml first into the second and you'Il see what -gs' your savings rate needs to be each I' year to match his growth rate . Z ig liifll Don't wait to start your savings plan. X E Begin making regular deposits in a - E -Z -'filings X Mellon Savings Account now. X Z :Egg !!::eXx 'EI' 11 'A WASHINGTON OFFICE 5? 40 SOUTH MAIN STREET E FSI ' e on ahona an X And Trust Company -A IF- ss Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Compliments of THE MOLYBDENUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 131 Pianos Accordions Radios Fine Violins Cellos Bass Viols Drums G. C. Conn J. S M I T H Gibson Pan-American Guitars Cavalier Musical Instruments of Outstanding Merit Mandolins Band Instruments Banjos, etc 57 West Chestnut Street WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA Best Wishes from SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY 31 East Chestnut Street wyvwmwyldfi Phone 6905 WASHINGTON PENNSYLVANIA AUSTIN N. KNESTRICK LENIS DAIRY BAR Electrical Contractor Featuring SEALTEST Ice Cream 46 East Wheeling Street Lunches Washington Pennsylvania Sandwiches Foot Long Hot Dogs Phone 4264 NATIONA- STORES Everything for the Outdoorsman WORK CLOTHES SHOES SPORTSWEAR CAMPING EQUIPMENT Operated by NATIONAL RETAIL STORES CO., Inc. HONUS WAGNER SPORTING GOODS 46-48 West Chestnut Street Washington, Pennsylvania Established T918 Phone Washington 2995 132 Compliments ot WASHINGTON BOOSTERS CLUB JOIN NOW RANCH Built to Serve You . . . Pictured above, Kurtz Bros. factory and warehouses along with the Pittsburgh Branch contain more than 112,000 square 'Feet of floor space. Here, under one root, your school annuals are printed, bound and covered. A plant built to serve your printing needs. KURTZ BROS. rr Q, CLEARFIELD, PA. 133 l mv.usVsiiInmn 1 J mi P gg l , L2 4 Q Q . I 4-1 : 151 - .wil '!'i-'pf i X it .. DH5 .wi X A 5 RVl f' 5 4--. . ..., ...,.,,,. ....-- 'X ' eff JAHN 8 CDLLIER AGAIN A slogan signifying a service created to excel in all things pertaining to yearbook design and engraving. We have found real satisfaction in pleas- ing you, the yearbook publisher, as well as your photographer and your printer. JAHN 5 OLLIER ENGRAVING C0 sn W.WAsHiNeToN BLVD., cHicAGo 7, ILL. 3 C. W. PHILLIPS ancl SONS THOMPSON 28 North Franklin Street Roofing - Heating - Sheet Metal Work Two stores to serve you WASHINGTON, PA. Phone 437 Compliments of W. T. GRANT COMPANY Phone 710 CANONSBURG, PA. Phone 277 WASHINGTON DEALERS ASSOCIATION CARS AND TRUCKS Beatty G. M. C. Truck Company Guy Bolyard Brown 81 Husted, Inc. Chartiers Motor Company Courson-Burson Motors, Inc. Fulton's Garage W. D. Gardner Hahn Motors, Inc. McClelland Motor Company Minnemeyer Motor Company Old Trail Motors, Inc. Scott Motor Company A. G. Shannon Motor Sales Sharpnack Motor Truck Company Washington Motor Sales Guy Woodward Reichert's Kaiser Frazer Sales GMC Trucks Federal Trucks Ford DeSoto 81 Plymouth Studebaker Nash Packard Oldsmobile 8. Cadillac Hudson Buick Chrysler-Plymouth Chevrolet Mercury 8g Lincoln International Pontiac Dodge 81 Plymouth Kaiser-Frazer 135 I I e Io: an X e EYCQQQSC 5375 ex -DBYS 12:25:22 . 'C ' 'EIEIEIE HOOL DAYQ. Txltw and caicllg suggest :I SC N S0 U . ww , fd 25255555255 S551 HIGH nuts. 50 gal, .ffthafb ll . ,mc N90 'g535:g:5:5. 5:51, boys and U femexnbh hot0S'al 1:3 I You want tim Y0yuams,t? Y . 325555: Cam 5, eve ' f:12f:1:- Strexxve i0tev6Y an ,..a15rE1E2ErE:i:5: :5:5:5:5E5E555Ef to 1 Illn- STUDIOS cjine C-mncza Xpozftailfa STREM'S PICTURE CORNER NINTH 8g PENN AT 1-4575 STUDIOS IN DOWNTOWN, PITTSBURGH EAST LIBERTY NEW KENSINGTON ALTOONA Students need no appointments. Our able staff is always attentive and thatls Why students feel 'Kat home' at STREM 'STUDIOS 'YOUR OFFICIAL SCHOOL PHOTOCRAPHER 136 SINGER SEWING MACHINE 47 West Chestnut Street WASHINGTON, PA. Enroll in sewing class 58.00 complete course You complete a dress in 8 lessons Teen-agers only C STANDARD PENNANT COMPANY Big Run, Pa. Jefferson County Manufacturers of School Awards, Letters, Emblems, Banners in felt and chenille, and we 'Feature a full line of sweaters and jackets. Compliments of WASHINGTON MOULD, MACHINE AND FOUNDRY COMPANY WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA W-811 SHOE SERVICE RlcHARDsoN CANDY coMPANY Shoe Experts Wholesale Contectioners Complete Shoe Care 81 Shine 31 E051 Beau Street 865 Allison Avenue JAMES JANFLONE, Mgr. WASHINGTON, PA. Compliments of HOME QUALITY LAUNDRY P E N N SANITARY CLEANING PRESSING DYEING REPAIRING Phones: 952-953 T33 South Main Street Washington, Pa. CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! 89 South Main Street Washington, Pa. Since I9'IO--First in Home Values! OFFICIAL WHS CLASS RING COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS CLUB PINS DIPLOMAS DON ENEIX A COMPLETE GRADUATION SERVICE SINCE 1917 Union Trust Building PITTSBURGH I9, PA. Atlantic I -0384 BAND, UNIFORMS AWARDS CAPS 81 GOWNS TROPHIES 'I38 firm 11189 Q I as 'W it fi 5 9 'E - it 4ICI:. CREAIVI 4 is g ,3!t.p,,gw' - , Z9afaQ1z3' ICE CREAM COMPANY 7 Sumner Avenue WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA Hear Local News - Social News Community Highlights every weekday evening at 6:20 p. over WJPA - FM sponsored as a Public Service of IMI 51039 L.1uE FASHION 25 West Chestnut Street OH IT1 Compliments of FASHION HOSIERY SHOP 57 North Main Street WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA NEHI BOTTLING COMPANY Bottlers of Nehi Orange Upper I0 Nehi Fruit Punch also Best by taste test Royal Crown Cola 45 Forrest Avenue Phone 652 WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 'I39 THE JESSCDP STEEL COMPANY producers of fine quality specialty Steels congratulates the graduating class of June, 1951 of Washington High School LITTLE PREXIE PATRONS -k -A' -k DR. R. s. CLARK -A' A FRIEND if E. A. IANGENBACI-IER -lr THE PRUGAR FAMILY -A' DR. AND MRS. BENJAMIN SUPER ak DAVID H. WEINER 140 Acknowledgment Naturally, we needed help- So, Mr. James R. McWilliams of the John and Ollier Engraving Company had to help us plan the layout of the book. Strem Studios, and particularly, Frank Carter, had to take the Senior pictures, as well as groups and candids. Shiflet Studios furnished the undergraduate individual pictures. Chuck Arnold of the Observer Photographic Department contributed the picture of Dr. Horner. The faculty cooperated with the subscription campaign, and collected the installment payments. Bob Eimer did the art work for the sports pages and the advertising divider. And finally, Mr. Walter Wyant and Kurtz Bros. printed our yearbook. Everyone had to help, and we sincerely thank all who did. YEARBCOK STAFF tl 141 A Acknowledgment ..... Activities Divider ....,..... Administration Divider Autographs ,,.,....,..... B Band ................. Band Officers ..,... Baseball Team .......... Baseball Write-Up .,.... Basketball Junior High Team ...... Reserve Team .....,.., Seniors .....,..... Varsity Team .... Write-Up ......,... Board of Education ...... Boys' Camera Club .,,,.. Candid Pages ....,. Cheerleaders ...,,, Classes Divider ...... Contents Page ,... C Index of Contents .........141 ...,...66, 67 7 .M144 ......,68, 69 70 ,.....113 ,,....113 .nos ......1o3 ......1o4 ......1o2 .,,...1oe s .......77,81 15, 42, 43, 65, 93,100,105,110 E Eighth Grade ...,, ,.,.,..,. Eighth Grade Y-Teens .... Eleventh Grade .........,,......,,, 4...,. Executive Board, Student Council F Faculty Football Coaches .......... ...,.. Junior High Team ...... Reserve Team ..,...,.. Seniors ,............,..,,...,., Trainers and Managers Varsity Team .,,...... Write-Up .....,.... ,. G Girls' Athletic Associati on .,,...., ,. Girls' Camera Club ............. Girls' Glee Club ........ Girls' Quartette ,..,........ Go-To-College Club ..... .... H Horner, Dr. Meyers B. ...... I Index of Advertisers ..... J Journalism ...........,. .,..., . .. Junior Class History ,.... Junior High Chorus .,..., Junior Y-Teens ....,.. ,,...,.44, 45 , ,.,,..., 61-64 ..,....8O, 81 . .,.. ....,.... 4 7-51 r....,1O-12 . ,,.,.. 97 ..,,..101 ..,..,101 ......,.99 ........97 ........96 ........98 ..,....76, 81 .......77, ai ...,,..72, 73 ....,..82, 84 ......143 .t,..,,76, 81 ....,..,..,46 73 ,.....,78, at K Kelley, Sheldon A,.4 ,,.... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 9 Key Club ,..,.,.,,.,. ...... ,,,,,,,,, 3 2 , 87 L Library Club .4..,..... , 82, B4 Lincoln Branch Y-Teens .......,. 80, 81 Little Prexie S'taFf .. ..,. 74, 75 Lowry, Homer M. ....., ,,,,,,,,, 4 9 M Majorettes .. .... MH70 May Queen .,..,........... ,-,,, 1 V92 Medical Department .,,,4 ,,.,,.,,,,,, 1 3 Mixed Chorus .,,.,, ,..,....,. ..... ,..... ,,,,,,,,, 7 'I , 7 3 Modern Foreign Language Club .,......, 82, 86 N Ninth Grade ,..... . ..., .....,..,, 5 7-60 Ninth Grade Y-Teens ,,,,,, .....,.. 7 9, 81 O Olilice Personnel ,, . ,,,, ,,,,, V 12 S Senior Divider ...,.... ,,,,,,, 16.17 Senior Girls' Chorus -71, 73 Senior History ..,... ,,,,,,,, 1 8 Senior Play .....,.. unuugvlbl 9 0 Senior Trio ..,... ,,,,,,,,,,-, 7 3 Senior Y-Teens ..... ,,,,,,,, 7 8, 81 Seniors . ..,. , .. ......, uunlugv 1 9.41 Service Personnel . ,.., ., ,,,,,,,,.,, .14 Sketch and Craft Club . 432, 86 Sorores Club .t,..,.........., 82, 83 Sports Divider ,,,,, ---94, 95 Spring Plvy 1- 1 ...,........ 91 Student Council .. ...,..... -88, 89 Student Operators Stat? .,,......... '82, 85 T Tenth Grade .......... ...,.. ,,,,,,,,,, 5 2 .56 Tenth Grade Y-Teens .... ...,..... 7 9, 81 Track Junior High ,..,. ,,,,,,,,,,,,, 1 12 Varsity .. ,,.. .t..,. ........ 1 1 1, 112 U Usher Club ..,.. ......4....,. ....,.. B 2 , 83 V Veterans ...... .. ., ,..... ,,., , .41 W W Club ..... ,..,.. ........ 8 2, 87 Wrestling Reserve Team .... Seniors ,...,...... ,... Undergraduates , Varsity Team ...... Write-Up t.t... ...,...107 ...,.t.108 .......107 ...4,.,107 ...,..,109 A Acme Quality Paints, Incorporated Albert Packing Company ................., Anderson 8. Pollock, Insurance ., Andy Brothers .......,,...........,.,....., Autenreith's Dollar Store .....,,..... B Basle Theatre ...........4................ . Bebout and Barnhill .,,.................,.. Borden's Ice Cream Company C CiIetti's Drug Store .44............ ....., Clark, Dr. R. S. .....................,,.,.. . Coca Cola Bottling Company ,...... D Dillie Motor Freight .. ,.......... ...,. . . Drakenfeld, B. F. and Company ...,.. Dunbar and Wallace Lumber Co. E Eneix, Don .........................,.,,....,.. EngIe's Radio and Marine Service F Fashion Hosiery Shop ..... Fetherlin, G. H. ..,.....,., . Florence Beauty Box ..... Friend, A .........,,.....,.. ......,...... G George Washington Hotel ..,...... Goodwill Products ,.....,,......, , Grant, W. T. Company ,... ....., H Hart, Jack ,,,..,.................,,........... Holland Furnace Company ..., Home Furniture Company Home Quality Laundry ......,. Hood, Henry G. and Sons .. I Imperial Cleaners .. .I John 81 Ollier Engraving Co. ........ . Jessop Steel Company ....,...,..,....... Jones, C. H. and Sons ......... .............. Jones and Griest, Incorporated .... K Knestrick, Austin N. .... Kurtz Bros. ....,.....,...... L Lang's ...,........,.......,.....,. ., . Langenbacher, E. A. ........,... , Len's Dairy Bar ,.....,.....,........... Lenk, George L. Organization ,... Long's, AI Esso Service .,,..,....... Lydic Printing Company .....,,..... M Manrow and Nevin .........,.. .... . .. Marshall's Luncheonette ...., Marshall, The Store of .......,. McCoy, G. Earl Mortuary ...,... Index of Advertisers .. ...... ...128 ........ .129 .....,...125 .,...,...129 18 M124 H126 ,139 ..,,....,121 .........14O ,,..118 .,.......130 ...116 ,..,....13O ...,,....138 .........130 ......,..139 .....,...127 ..,......124 .......,.140 ..,......121 .....,...128 .........135 ., 124 H128 .138 .........137 .........117 .....,...125 ,.,......134 ...,.,..,14O .........117 ,....,.,.120 .........132 ,..,.....133 ......,..139 ..,....,,14O .........132 ......,..121 .130 ....,..,.122 .........128 .127 .........122 ...,.....12O McIntyre's Bakery Incorporated ...... McNary Jewelry Store ,... ,..., ......, McWreath, S. B. Dairy ..,..........,.,.... Mellon National Bank 8: Trust Co. Metropolitan Shoe Shop ,..,............... Meyer, S. A. Company ...,..,.........,....... Miller, S. W. Insurance Agency .............. Molybdenum Corporation of America ...... Murphy, G. C. Company .,.........,.....,... N National Stores .......... ,.... , Nehi Bottling Company ,..... , . P Paul and Post Hardware ,... ,. ,. Penn Commercial College .. Penn Sanitary Cleaning ..,.. Penney, J. C. Company ,..... . ...,., Phillips, C, W. and Sons ...... Prudential Insurance Company of America ..,., Prugar Family, The .,.,..........,... ..................,.... R Real Art Beauty Shoppe ,. .... Reichart Furniture Company Reynolds, Ben and Company ....... Richardson Candy Company ....,,. Ritchie and Piatt Funeral Home Rohrkaste, C, W. ,.......,..,, .......... . Ross Independent Oil Company .. . S Sears, Roebuck and Company .. ., Selway Termite Company ., Sharp's Furniture Store ,.....,.. .. Singer Sewing Machine Company .,..,.,........... Smith, G. Edgar, and George E. Insurance . Smith, J. E. Standard Pennant Company Strem Studios ..,.....,. .. .. Super, Beniamin, M. D. .,...... , Suwak Trucking Company ..... T TempIeton's Drug Store . ,...,. . Thompson Hardware Company Tomazm, Emil J. ........................,. . Toney's Barber Shop ,..,.,. ..,,.. V Valentine, George A. ..,. ..... , Variety Donut Shop ,,.... Victory Diner ,.,..,.,....... ,..,.. W W-J Shoe Service . ......,.. ..,. , . Warrick, Wm. J. Jr. . .............. .. Washington Boosters Club ..,,... Washington Dealers Association Washington and Jefferson College .,....,,,.................... ...,,.. Washington Meat Markets ..,,..,,........., ..............,,,.,,..,.... ..,.... Washington Mould, Machine and Foundry Company ............ Washington Produce Company ,,..,..,..........,......,............ ....... Washington Steel Corporation ,,.. ,... ...... . , Washington Typewriter Company .. Washington Union Trust Company . .... . Wasler Flower Shop .............,,.... ,...... Weiner, David H. ......, .......,,.. . 117 118 127 131 130 126 122 122 123 132 139 124 117 138 125 135 122 140 121 122 130 137 116 124 127 132 119 128 137 121 132 137 136 140 120 121 135 127 128 124 124 120 137 124 133 135 116 121 137 130 118 128 117 122 140 Autographs .-1 54 I I ,! , n 5 ' . i t,l ' J ' . I A I, T , v I 5 -' 'ln' I '1 ,, 4, 4 'J .F ' z. 'SV ' 1 ,' vo -'F al' V I -1 T ' v- 'I' ,Y ,w r., N. H. 5 I ' 1 f , 'U -A 'ig' sq 1 - Tr Q 'r f UI 1 ur 4 'AP' I , I. nf , 5. My ?5 .1 - 'y 5 ir, 1 5 mix' I , 'sag ww! A K M , .A ui 4 3 jlflfg . rr K. 4 ' ' ,'1 ANT . .1 1, wx I Q V vxfytq Jhm' , gif - , ,I