Washington Township High School - Washtonian Yearbook (Apollo, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1959 volume:

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Earley. In the two years he has been the instructor of boys' physical education and health at our school, he has demonstrated skillful ability and genuine sincerity, and has earned the respect ot the entire student body. He has been an excellent head basketball coach and a capable assistant football coach, always striving to instill principles of sportsman- ship in the players, continually encouraging the players to develop their ability to the fullest degree. Mr. Earley is always willing to help any stu- dent with his problems, no matter how small they may seem, and one can always receive sound and candid advice from this gentleman by simply ask- ing him. A keen sense of humor and extremely amicable disposition certainly' make him an in- teresting teacher with whom to associate. The impression he has made upon the stu- dent body is one that will be neither erased nor soon cast aside. ln a huddle, Mr. Early and team plan strategy. FAC ULTY CLASSES TABLE OF CCJNTENTS T 'I '. 'L 'W QQ, , f '-av K I 'FM m . p ,tj fy, 'YN ew., V ANR 7 J, A5951-0 N ADVERTISEMENTS - 91 - CLUBS . 47 . ACTIVITIES . 63 - RECORD OF SCHOOL EVENTS September October 23- November 27- December January February March 27- April May June 2 20 14 24 8 15 28 19 20 5 17 24 31 7 14 20 21 27 28 7 13 20 30 3 4 8 10 17 25 31 5 8 13 1'5 20 22 24 27 4 5 SCHOOL CALENDAR Vacation over . . . but all good things must come to an end. Lettermen's Dance. Senior Play- l'm A Family Crisis. Teachers' Institute. Hi- Y Dance. Yearbook Square Dance-a regular hoe-down! Thanksgiving Vacation-turkey everywhere. Christmas Vacation began. Hi- Y Christmas Dance-lots of cool fun. Back again and raring to go! Freshman Dance. Student Government Dance. Lettermen's Dance. Junior Class Dance. Yearbook Dance . . . fabulous Heart Hop. Amateur Show-loads of talent at W.T.H.S. Senior Class Party. Spring Vacation - spring fever? Mid -Winter Formal-lovely girls and handsome boys. Key Club Dance. Home Ec. Club Dance . . . Sham -Rock. Hi -Y vs. Faculty Basketball Game. Easter Vacation. Senior Dance- Sock Happy Hop. Sports Banquet . . . quite a group of sportsmen! Little Seven Volleyball Tourament . Musical. Coronation Ball-a very royal affair. Stage Crew Dance. Art, Home- Ec, and Shop Exhibitionsp Tri - Hi - Y Mother - Daughter Banquet. Safety Assembly . . . Drive carefully. Senior Banquet. Junior - Senior Prom. G.M.C. Previews of Progress. Senior Assembly. Baccalaureate. Commencement . . . Good - bye, Senior Class of '59. School Picnic held at Idlewild Park. Last day of school . . . finally! . . We won!!! Fashion Showp and Musical CLASSES SENIORS Having been the first seventh grade students to enter the new high school building, the Seniors proudly claim the record of Washington Township's largest graduating class. They have done more than complete an education in this building, they have been a part of their school. Having fun, laughing with friends, studying for tests, taking part in the Senior Play - all of these have been a part of them, and in this school they leave a special part of themselves. This spring the seniors visited the Pittsburgh Playhouse and enjoyed a picnic at Cook's Forest. Now it is time for them to say good-by to old friends, to their teachers, and to their school. It is their turn to contend with the problems of an adult world - to achieve the satisfaction of success or to sink into the depths of failure. Left to Right: Rod Doty, Vice-President, Jane Schneider, left to Right: Miss Ramaley and Mrs Kline Yreasurerf Sandy Cornell, Secretary, and Don Shockey, President. 8 MARY LOU BOYD . . . Louie . . . General Course . . . Favorite subject Home Economics . . . A member of Tri-Hi-Y 1, 3, 4, Art Club 2, 3, and Home Ec. Club 4 . . . Future plans un- decided. BETTY LOUISE BUSH . . . Bushie . . . Aca- demic Course . . . Favorite subiect Sr. Science . . . Active in Tri-Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 4, Student Govern- ment 1, 2, Cafeteria Council 2, 3, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 'l, 2, 3, 14, and the Senior Class Play . . . Plans to study nursing at Shady- side Hospital. A FRIEND MAY WELL BE RECKONED THE MASTERPIECE OF NATURE i DOROTHY LoRRAuNE cAsNen . . . Doi . . I Commercial Course . . . Favorite subiect Home Economics . . . Active in Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, Art Club I, 2, Home Ec. Club 4, Maiorette I, 2, 3, 4 . . . Plans a career as an Airline Hostess. FRANCIS M. CAIN Ill . . . Skeets . . . Aca- demic Course . . . Favorite subiect P. O. D. . . . A member of Key Club 4, and Hi-Y 4 . . . Plans to attend college in the future. DONALD MILES CATCHPOLE . . . Scratch . . . General Course . . . Favorite subject Shop . . . A member of Hi-Y, Rifle Club, and Track team . . . Plans to enter the Armed Forces or a business school. PATRICIA JOYCE CALLIPARE . . . Pat . . . Commercial Course . . . Favorite subiects Book- keeping and Office Practice . . . Active in Tri- Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Yearbook I, 2, Art Club 'lp Home Ec. Club 4: Newspaper 2, 4, and Intramural Sports . . . Plans a career in the business field. JESSE ANTHONY CIGNETTI . . . Jess . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subiect Physics . . . Member of Basketball team, Band, Dance Band, and Key Club . . . Plans to enter Slip- pery Rock State Teachers College. SENIORS 10 SANDRA LEE CORNELL . . . Corny . . . Aca- demic Course . . . Favorite subiect English IV . . . A member of the Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, and the Band 2, 3, 4 . . . Plans to attend business school in the future. RODNEY WENDELL DOTY . . . Rod . . . Aca- demic Course . . . Favorite subiect Physics . . . Active in the Hi-Y I, 2, 3, 4, Football 'l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Rifle Club 3, 4, and Senior Class Play . . . Plans to enter col- lege in the future. RICHARD LEE CRAWFORD . . . Rich . . . Commercial Course . . . Favorite subjects short- hand and P.O.D .... Active in the Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Yearbook 2, 3, 4, and Newspaper 4 . . . Plans to attend business school in the future. DAVID RALPH DOUTT . . . Dave . . . Gen- eral Course . . . Favorite subject Physics . . . Active in the Band and Dance Band . . . Plans to seek employment or loin the service. ANNE MARIE DIXON . . . Marie . . . Gen- eral Course . . . Favorite subject Home Eco- nomics . . . A member of the Home Ec. Club 4 . . . Plans to work with her father in the bakeries after graduation. A FATHER'S A TREASURE, A BROTHER'S A COMFORT, A FRIEND IS BOTH ROBERT ALBERT EICHHORN . . . Punter . . . General Course . . . Favorite subiect Typing II . . . Active in the Band I, 2 . . . Plans to seek employment in the future. GERALD DENIS DRANSITE . . , Jerry . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subiect Physics . . . Active in Key Club 2, 3, 4, Band I, 2, 3, 4, Dance Band I, 2, 3, 4, and Student Band Di- rector 2, 3, 4 . . . Plans to enter the Navy and later attend college. NANCY ANN FERGUSON . . . Nan . . General Course . . . Favorite subiect Art . . . A member of the Tri-Hi-Y, Home Ec. Club, and Girls' Chorus . . . Future plans undecided. CHARLOTTE LORRAINE ECKENRODE . . Char . . . Favorite subiect English IV . . Active in Girls' Chorus 3, 4, and Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 . . . Plans to attend college in future years. JOANNE ARLENE GABRIEL . . . Jo . . . Commercial Course . . . Favorite subjects Short- hand and Typing . . . A member of the Year- book 4, and Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4 . . . Plans to do secretarial work after graduation. Xxx II SENIORS 12 PRISCILLA ELAINE GARZONE . . . Pris . . . Commercial Course . . . Favorite subiect Short- hand . . . A member of Tri-Hi-Y, Yearbook, Librarian, Cheerleader, and the Senior Class Play . . . Plans to enter Robert Morris Business School after graduation. WALTER JOHN GRABIAK . . . Donald . . General Course . . . Favorite subject Physics . . . A member of the Hi-Y . . . Plans to enlist in the Navy in the future. ALICE KAY GILL . . . Kay . . . Commercial Course . . . Favorite subiect Office Practice . . . A member of the Tri-Hi-Y . . . Plans a career as an airline hostess. JOHN L. GRAZETTI . . . John . . . General Course . . . Favorite subiect Sr. Science . . . Active in Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, and Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 . . . Plans to attend Trade School in the future. ANITA LOUlSE GIUNIPERO . . . Puddle . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subject Physics . . . Active in Art Club l, 2, 3, Librarian 'I, 2, Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Dance Band 'l, 2, 3, 4, County Band 2, 3, Home Ec. Club 4, and Girls' Chorus 4 . . . Plans to be a Com- mercial Artist in future years. A CONSTANT FRIEND IS A THING RARE AND HARD TO FIND ROBERT HENTON HERRON III . . . Hurricane Academic Course . . . Favorite subject English IV . . . Active in Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, Track 2, and Hi-Y . . . Plans to attend college in the future. SAMUEL S. HAMILTON . . . Sam . . . Aca- demic Course . . . Favorite subject English IV . . . Active in the Key Club, Hi-Y, Football I, 2, 3, 4, and Basketball I, 2 . . . Plans to attend Westminister College after graduation. ALBERT EDWARD JACKSON . . . Abbie . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subject Spanish . . . Active in Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 and Yearbook 2, 3 . . . Plans to enter Indiana State Teachers Col- lege upon graduation. ALMA GAIL HEPLER . . . ALMA . . . . Aca- demic Course . . . Favorite subject English . . . Active in Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Band I, 2, 3, 4, Yearbook 2, 35 Home Ec. Club 4, Libraran I, j 2, 3, 4, Head Majorettep and Intramural Sports l . . . Plans to attend Indiana State Teachers College next year. RONALD MILLER KIEBLER . . . Kieb . . . General Course . . . Favorite subject Sr. Science . . . A member of the Hi-Y . . . Plans to attend Commercial Art School in the future. SENIORS DEAN ALAN KISTLER . . . Kiss . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subject Physics . . . Active in Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Football 4, Track 3, 4, and the Senior Play . . . Plans to enter college next year. ROBERT ANDREW LONG . . . Bob . . . Aca- demic Course . . . Favorite subject Physics . . Active in Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Key Club 2, 3, 4, Rifle Club 3, 4, Baseball 1, Football l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, and Track 3 . . . Plans to attend Clemson College. TERRY LYNN KUNKLE . . . Terry . . . Aca- demic Course . . . Favorite subject Physics . . . Active in Basketball 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4: Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4, and Key Club 3, 4 . . . Plans to attend college after graduation. THOMAS FRANCIS MANNING . . . Dooley . . . General Course . . . Favorite subject English IV . . . A member of the Hi-Y, Track team, and Wrestling team . . . Plans to attend Indiana State Teachers College in the future. JAMES S. LEIB . . . Jim . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subject Science . Active in the Hi-Y 3, 4 . . . Plans to study Physics at the Carnegie Institute of Technology in the fu- ture. 'I4 A TRUE FRIEND IS THE GREATEST OF ALL BLESSINGS PATRICIA GALE MC ELROY . . . Pat . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subiect Physics . . . Active in Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Student Govern- ment 3, 4, Rifle Club 3, 4, Rifle Team 4, Year- book 2, and Band I, 2, 3, 4 . . . Plans to attend Grove City College. FRANKLIN LANG MARKS . . . Lang . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subiect Physics . . . Active in Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Key Club 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Captain of the Football and Basketball teams in his senior year . . . Plans to attend Bucknell College after graduation. CAROL EILEEN MC VEY . . . Carol . . . Com- mercial Course . . . Active in Tri-Hi-Y 'l, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 'l, 2,, Yearbook 3, 4 . . . Plans a career as a medical secretary then marriage. cg JOHN MELVIN MC CUTCHEON . . . .lack . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subiect English IV . . . Active in Hi-Y 3, 4, Basketball 4, Foot- ball Manager 1, 2, 3, Stage Crew I, 2, 3 . . Plans to attend college in the future and study Business Administration and Accounting. JANET RANENIA MILLER . . . Jan . . . Aca- demic Course . . . Favorite subiect English IV . . . Active in the Tri-Hi-Y 'l, 2, 3, 4, Maiorette 'l, 2, 3, 4, and Home Ec. Club 4 . . . Plans to be married in the future. 15 SENIORS I6 JOHN RAYBURN MILLER . . . Jack . . . Aca- demic Course . . . Favorite subject English IV . . . Active in Band I, 2, 3, 4, Dance Band 'l, 2, 3, 47 Track 2, Hi-Y I, 2, 3, 4, and Senior Class Play . . . Plans to study to be a minister. JANET GAIL ORR . . . .Ian . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subject French . . . Active in Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4 . . . Plans to attend Grove City College. MARGARET ANN MORAN . . . Peg . . . General Course . . . Favorite subiect Office Practice . . . Active in Tri-Hi-Y I, 2, 3, 4, and Home Ec. Club 4 . . . Plans to attend business school in the future. JOHN THOMAS PASTERICK . . . Chief . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subiect French . . . Plans to enter the Air Force in the future. WILLIAM M. O'BRIEN . . . Oh . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subiect Physics . . . Mem- ber of Hi-Y, Key Club, Track, and Volleyball . . . Plans to attend Penn State University next year. A FRIEND IS MORE PRECIOUS THAN UNNUMBERED GOLD SANDRA LEE RAEDER . . . Sandy . . . Gen- eral Course . . . Favorite subiect Home Eco- nomics . . . Active in Tri-Hi-Y I, 2, 3, 4, Girls' H Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, and Yearbook 2, 3, 4 . . . Future plans undecided. SUSAN JEAN PATERSON . . . Susie . . . Commercial Course . . . Favorite subject Short- hand . . . Active in Chorus 1, 2, Yearbook 3, 4, Tri-Hi-Y I, 2, 3, 4 . . . Plans to attend Robert Morris Business School in the future. THOMAS DUDLEY RAY . . . Alvita . . . Gen- eral Course . . . Favorite subiect English IV . . A member of the Band . . . Plans to attend college for V.D.M. in future years. DONALD JAMES PLAZIO . . . Plaz . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subiect Physics . . . Active in Hi-Y 3, 4, Yearbook 2, 3, 4, Busi- ness Manager of Yearbook 4 . . . Future plans undecided. DIANE LEE REED . . . Diane . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subject Chemistry . . . Active in Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, and Yearbook 2, 3, 4 . . . Future plans un- decided. SENIORS 18 DAVID EDWARD RIGGLE . . . Dave . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subject Biology . . . A member of the Wrestling team . . . Future plans undecided. BEVERLY JUANITA RORABAUGH . . . Bev . . . Commercial Course . . . Favorite subject Office Practice . . . Active in Art Club 3, Home Ec. Club 4, and Tri-Hi-Y 4 . . . Future plans undecided. DIANNE CAROLE RIGGLE.. . . Rig . . . Aca- demic Course . . . Favorite subject Chemistry . . . Active in Tri-Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 4, Yearbook 3, 4, and Girls' Chorus 'l, 2 . . . Plans to enter Nurses' Training soon. EDWARD M. ROSENZWEIG . . . Ed . . . Aca- demic Course . . . Favorite subject English IV . . . Active in Hi-Y 'l, 2, 3, 4, Key Club l, 2, 3, 4, Football l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, and Rifle Club 3, 4 . . . Plans to attend Penn State University after graduation. MARY ELLEN RITZMAN . . . Mary . . . Com- mercial Course . . . Favorite subject Bookkeep- ing . . . A member of the Tri-Hi-Y . . . Plans to attend Business School in the future. THERE IS NO TREASURE WHICH MAY BE COMPARED UNTO A FAITHFUL FRIEND GEORGE EARL SHANER . . . Shane . . . Gen- eral Course . . . Favoritesubiect English IV . . . Active in Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Band I, 2, 3, 4, and Dance Band I, 2, 3, 4 . . . Plans to attend col- lege in the future. JANE ELIZABETH SCHNEIDER . . . Jane . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subject English IV . . . Active in Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, Band 2, 3, 4, Art Club 3, Girls' Chorus I, Student Govern- ment 3, 4, Home Ec. Club 4 . . . Plans to attend Indiana State Teachers College next. year. NORMA JANE SHEARER . . . Norm . . . General Course . . . Favorite subiect Office Practice . . . Active in Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Home Ec. Club 4, and Girls' Chorus 'I, 2 . . . Plans to attend Duff's Business School in the future. GRACE ALINE SCHRECENGOST . . . Grass- V hopper . . . General Course . . . Favorite subject Typing II . . . Active in Girls' Chorus 2, 3,. 4, Home Ei Club 4 . . . Plans to become o WAVE in the future RONALD MILES SHIREY . . . Shirev . . . Aca- demic Course . . . Favorite subiect Physics . . . Active on the Basketball team an his senior year and was Football Manager . . . Plans to enter the Air Force in the future. SENIORS 20 DONALD ALBERT SHOCKEY, JR .... Shock . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subject Physics . . . Active in Key Club 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Student Government 2, and Senior Class President . . . Plans to attend Grove City College after graduation. JAMES KENNETH SLAGLE . . . Slay . . . Aca- demic Course .... Favorite subiect Physics . . . Active in Football 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Senior Class Play, Student Govenment 2, 3, 4, and Student Government President . . . Plans to attend Grove City College next year. DENNIS THOMAS SHOOP . . . Shoopie . . . General Course . . . Favorite subiect American History . . . Active in Football 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Rifle Club 2, 3 . . . Future plans undecid- ed. CARL EDWIN SLAUGENHAUPT . . . Slough . . . General Course . . . Favorite subject Physics . . . Active in Band l, 2, 3, Rifle Club 3, 4, Art Club 1, 2, Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 4, and Track 4 . . . Plans to enter Navy and then study to be a minister. BONlTA ROSE SILVESTRI . . . Bonnie . . . Commercial Course . . . Favorite subiects Shorthand and Typing . . . Active in Tri-Hi-Y 2,. 3, 4, Cheerleader 'I, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 1, 2, Home Ec. Club 4, Librarian 3, and News- paper 4'. . . Plans to attend Robert Morris Busi- ness School soon. I HAVE LOVED MY FRIENDS AS I DO VIRTUE, MY SOUL, MY GOD DONNA JEAN SPEER . . . Donnie . . . Com- mercial Course . . . Favorite subject Shorthand . . . Active in Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 'l, 2, 3, and Home Ec. Club 4 . . . Plans to attend Robert Morris Business School. PATRICIA LOUISE SMITH . . . Smitty . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subject Phys. Ed .... Active in Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Band I, 2, 3, 4, and Librarian I, 2, 3, 4 . . . Plans to enter 4 Slippery Rock State Teachers College upon graduation. NANCY CAROL STANLEY . . . Steamer . . . Commercial Course . . . Favorite subject Office Practice . . . Active in Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, Yearbook 2, Home Ec. Club 2, 4, Librarian 'I, 2, 3 . . . Plans to seek a job in the business field in the future years. FRANKLIN E. SOWERS . . . Butch . . . Gen- eral Course . . . Favorite subject English IV . . . A member of the Rifle Club I, 2, 3, 4 . . Plans to become a Game Warden in the future. LUE ANN STOOPS . . . Luey . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subject Physics . . . Active in the Band 'I, 2, 3, 4, Tri-Hi-Y I, 2, 3, 4, Dance Band, Girls' Chorus, Librarian, and Home Ec. Club . . . Plans to study nursing at the Shady- side Hospital School of Nursing. SENIORS 22 RICHARD H. STULL . . . Yogi Bear . . . Gen- eral Course . . . Favorite subject English IV . . . Active in the Hi-Y and on the Football team . . .Future plans undecided. ROBERT LYNN WALKER . . . Skip . . . Aca- demic Course . . . Favorite subject Phys. Ed. . . . Active in Hi-Y and on the Football and Basketball teams . . . Plans to attend the Uni- versity of West Virginia upon graduation. JOAN ELIZABETH TROUP . . . Joan . . Commercial Course . . . Favorite subject Typing . . . Active in Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Yearbook 3, 4 . . . Plans to do secretarial work in Washing- ton D. C. in the future. VALERIE ASENETH WOODS . . . Val . . . General Course . . . Favorite subject P.O.D. . . . Active in Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4, Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, Art Club 3, and Home Ec. Club 4 . . . Future plans undecided. VIRGINIA MAE VERNER . . . Ginny . . . Com- mercial Course . . . Favorite subjects Book- keeping and Home Economics . . . Active in Yearbook 2, Home Ec. Club 4, Librarian 'l, 2, 3, 4, Head Librarian 4, Tri-Hi-Y I, 2, 3, 4, Presi- dent of the Tri-Hi-Y 4, and Senior Class Play . . . Plans to seek a position in the business world in future years. A TRUE FRIEND IS FOREVER A FRIEND DARLENE JOYCE zuBAL . . . zip . . . com- mercial Course . . . Favorite subject Shorthand . . . Active in Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, and Newspaper . . . Plans to attend Duff's Commercial School in the near future. MICHAEL BUDDY LEE ZERBY . . . Bud . . . Academic Course . . . Favorite subiect Physics . . . Active in Football I, 2, 3, 4, and Hi-Y 'I, 2, 3, 4 . . . Plans to attend Duquesne University and study Engineering. LINDA YOUNG ZERBY . . . Lin . . . Commer- cial Course . . . Favorite subject Biology . . Active in Yearbook 2, Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 . . . IDeIayed graduationi Senior Home Ec. Class JUNIORS UVORK TOWARD THEIR GO L John Adams Paul Allen Janet Barbero Joyce Bash Terry Beech Alberta Beers Barbara Beighley Connie Bellas Mary Lou Bowman Roni Bushovsky Judy Cain Clarence Campbell Nola Cessna Louise Cignetti Linda Crooks Becky Deibler Kathy Ellenberger Judy Emricko Mike Geiger Tom Guenther '1l 'm. 'Uwe f-N5 '30 T, if zg. Www 17 get 'Q' em -- I 1 ,, 3 6 .fi . . ,,1' A rf . , T, -, :QSQWS '- , f . ,,.,.., M V A ix ' 5936211-gl-2,'. 51 . .7 ' ' . . V ' N fi . if A of ,rs-A 5, ,Y 5 5 .msg f..-IQ: .xx I NEXT YEARS SENIORS Dot McClellan Marcia McClelland Suellen McCoIIim Gene McCutcheon Barbara McGuire Mary McKown Joyce McMahon Dick Miller Gary Morrow Bob Muffiey Ari Munson Al Noble Irene Polahar Mary L. Procious Ruth Rcgo Maureen Reese Jim Riggle Isadore Romano Jeff Rubin Jane Sample 1 3 John Schneider Frances Schrum Eileen Scofield Bob Shaner Donna Shirley Jack Speer Paul Steinback Bob Stiffler JN Scoh Thompson Ruth Troup Faye Waltenbaugh Jack West Donna Wigle Lillian Zimmerman Susan Zimmerman JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Mary McKown, Sccrefaryf Joyce McMahon, Treasurer: Dick Miller, Presidenh and Bob Muffley, Vice- President SOPHCJMORES WORKED HARD Joyce Baker Lynn Bittinger Tom Block Bob Boyles Bill Cadamore Bob Carberry Betty Lee Cooper Nelson Culp Marvin Duckworth George Frye Vince Gabriel Ronna Gabrielson Raymond Gatter Tim Geiger Larry George Tom George Dean Gill Larry Heckman Tom Heilman Tom Henry Henry Hilty Margie Innes Jim Jackson Sally Jones EARNINQ MONEY BY. Loretta Kardos Don Keibler Joyce Kiebler Jim Klingelhoffer Judy Kipp Ted Kuckuck Clarence Kunkle Bob Love Pai Mahoney Diane Mangus Kathy Marshall Wayde Marshall Carol McClelland Sandy McCu1cheon Provina Mezza Shirley Milne Louis Moran Linda Mull Eva Oginski John Orsini Linda Perroz Bob Polhamus Leah Raeder Pat Rearick SELLING IDEANUTS AND CANDLES Elsie Richards Al Rilzman Elaine Romano Nancy Round Larue Rowley Jack Rugh Ruth Shaner Don Shepherd Alice Simons Flavia Smith Harold Snyder John Sokolovich Peggy Sowers Judy Steele Pat Stewart Chuck Stiffler Charles Strouse Bill Townsend Bill Wolker Mike Ward Bill Wienckowski Karen Wilson Don Woods Eddie Young THIS VERY ENERQETIC GRQUD . s r L,,4 :fi J 4 it .pllvfv AIA - 99' Jennifer Adams Bill Aikens Connie Bazella Sandy Beech Bob Black Ronny Bowman Carolyn Brock Ron Butera Pat Cain Don Casner Eric Clark Linda Cline Sandy Conners Becky Coulter Gwennie Dempster Patty Divan Bob Dixon Louis Elwood JoAnn Emricko Kenny Enlick Shirley Fennel Dave Flickinger Suzanne Gardner Eugene Garzone Gary Gill Dorothy Grabiak Sarah Haertig Arlene Hale Cindy Hartman Patty Homan OF NINTH QRADERS IS Bill lrwin Jim Jacobs Dave Kiebler Wilda Klepper Judy Klingelhoffer Mickey Kline Kathy Klingensmith Robert Klingensmith Hazel Laughner Rose Linsenbigler Raymond Lute Mary Maioli Ray Maioli Sandy Marco John Martin Harry McDermott Nancy McKown Carol McKrisky Becky Pfeffer Dick Pennington Byron Peiffer Linda Polhamus Carol Pozanni Woodrow Rice Elaine Rowley Larry Rubin Jim Schneider Donald Schrecengost or 'Q ij' a-if A 1,:: if ttr .sc i 1 4 if ' 5 , ,M -L .t .-,m:,,,-we Mehfeeatigri- 05 4107+ me ' Na ll' s ,Q as fp.. may Hu- --1, kgs fc ., . tw .,,. .. ,J . ., gs YK 7. xx ti 9 W t , Kewl' 'Mi 'X i f . . 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M hu . . , IN LAST YEAR OF JUNIOR HIGH I . , Carol Simpson Sandra Simpson Helen Slaugenhaupt Carol Stauffer Nina Steinback Ed Stombaugh Carol Sylvania John Troup Barbara Troupman Carol Wagner Carol Walker Tom Weinel Richard Wing Elizabeth Wilson Bill Zimmerman Tom Zubal IINTH GRADE OFFICERS: Sandy Connors, Treas- SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS' Wayde Marshall ' ' , V' -P 'd ff R'k M'II' , , ' rror, Ronnie Bowman ice res: en nc I iron Presldem, Sqn Jones secrew i B M L C Iocrufaryp and Sandy Beech, President 1 Y , ' ry', e Y ee ooper Treasurerg and linda Perrox, Vice-Presidenf 33 Mary Aulerich Nancy Balsis Carol Barbero Carol Bash Sandy Bealko Ormund Bellas Eileen Beneman Barbara Black Sandy Byers Paul Carberry Larry Cignetti Tom Cignetti Diane Clawson Kathy Eck Joyce Elwood - Patty Fenton Jim Fouse John Geiger Celeste Guinipero Elizabeth Hartman Carol Hodermarsky Laura Horrell Richard Jackson Merle Johns Katy Jones Audrey Kammerdiener Sally Kerr Jim Kiebler Rozella Kiebler Rod Knepper WN f QT if X i ifipfgc WW msg .Ng a V Jilgjgsiifllml: Us : e!:yf2:5l2. rf f' EIGHT!-l QRADERS ,.M..w ,I 'hr 5 if 'QQ 'S .1 'fr' wif: ,kfe-3' 1' Q in all ,iliac llie 5fl 5 ., ' a ' ' :an 'r'V , - Q . 1 J X ur-f Sie F s 2 2,3 :Wg A -:fy -'L i N? if lxr-fl' 5455 3 :gist srigss' is f a. ,M ,W 35 . i..ti ,.,,.,.m, lQ:S'ls53LMZ'i5?Ea is ., ., K, cr .f t x P M 73.5 1 W , Q 'li N.. li .HOV X I ant if , ai ..-f--1:1 3 5 , QJ-VF t if x A 'S 4 J it I I HAVE LEARNED 06 Q 1 , ' Sr lk WIA gl' f. .5 , if 0 , H , 1 iff ggf. gs4i f: s 1533 S Q mum. f -. -fe we we QA e is A, 8 'a 2 ' ,JU f 1 ' 1 'f K !x if Q if L u ll . . ll. ff0'bGfffll,lg'lol 'Q ,-Q 401 5 I .J 1 - its .3 . ra- J J as ' F w R X 'N A F1 55 V-J ,,,L r KKA2 1, J? AT-- Theodora Kunkle Helen Lantz Jean Lantz Donna Mammel David Mangus Leon May Lee McAninch Dave McCaffery Bill McCollim Donna McDermott Sandra Mclntyre Judy McLaughlin Joanne Mezza Edward Milne Susie Morrow Eddie Moyer Ellen Munson Dyann Perroz Cathy Pfeiffer Patty Richards Robert Richards Carol Rollinger Deanna Rorabaugh Tina Rose David Rugh Barbara Samuels Jack Schuster Sharron Shaffer Don Shields Bill Sylvestri Sandy Snair Judy Spelock John Steele Glenda Sfiffler Sylvia Strong Kaye Ann Stull Nancy Sylvania Carolyn Townsend Bill Troup Colleen Turney Judy Walker Dana Ward Carol Wing Danny Young Buff Yount David Zeiler THE RGDES l MAJ flu grade girls prepare for Home Ec. ex Vt SEVENTH GRADES FIRST VENTURE . x 'if wsielf I , 12524 get x, A t A g S I Mm. 2 5, my .. kjiyft 7' fi -1-T - f ,, if 55, 1 V bg Q l Lql . 1 t. s ' as 1 ii 5 is T Jimmy Aikens John Bazella Marlene Berardinelli Thomas Bevan Halaine Bartz Barbara Bowman Dick Boyles Jean Briggs Morris Brown Anthony Callipare James Callipare Nick Cignetti Shirley Clawson Candy Crocker Jeff Crooks Bruce Deibler Kathy Doutt Larry Ellenberger Harold Elwood Judy Exton Tom Exton Dyann Felix Charlotte Flickinger Larry Fox Lewis Gaise Eugene Gardner Judy Gill Charles George Merry Carol Gerheim Andrew Grange Austin Griffith James Griffith David Grimm Mary Hemphill William Hemphill Linda Henry Robert Hepler Harry Hill Larry Hill Janet Janetka Dianne Johns Gerald Johns Kathy Jones Bill Keller Rhonda Kepple Eugene Kinter Roberta Kunkle David Larimar Edward Legarsky Guy Lewis Janet Lightner Bill Long Pat Long Delores Maffeo Charles Mains Pat Marco Emma Martin Noreen Martin Winfield Maxwell Barbara McDivitt .lun . 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J 'R W k SMF M , i ,gnu , is 59 emi' Gmde b0Y5 'ook Q1 more exhlblls' Patty and friends look of shop exhibiis. FACULTY KEEP SCHOGL RUNNING SMOOTHLY v MR. STOOPS, Supervising Principal. fl MR. BOSSART, High School Principal. XX x X The Supervising Principal, Mr. Stoops, is a highly efficient, well-informed administrator. It is his responsi- bility to see that the educational departments of both the grade schools and the high school are run smoothly and effectively. His good sense of humor and friendly attitude encourage closer co-operation between the administration and student body. lndustrious and energetic, Mr. Stoops is always striving for the constant improvement of the entire school system. WX. Regarded with high esteem and respect by the stu- dent body and the faculty, Mr. Bossart performed his iob as Principal of Washington Township High School efficiently and cheerfully. His lively smile and bright manner in fulfilling his duties make him a very popular figure in the school. Whenever a student seeks advice, he can always expect a sincere and unreserved opinion from Mr. Bossart. Only in his second year as Principal, Mr. Bossart has demonstrated that he is a competent and skillful administrator. Loft lo Right: Coulter, Ferguson, Rosonzweig, Jones, McAwloy. 42 SECRET RIES IDERFORM DUTIES EFFICIENTLY i i MRS. STOOP5, one of the two school locrltdfln- MARY JEAN MC QUAIDE, our capable office socro tary has a smile for everyone. ln order to maintain an efficient educational system, and to secure the respect of the student body, the administration of Washington Township High School is continually striving for the betterment of the school and the constant improvement of disciplinary and educational techniques. Always eager to aid the student, the administration cheerfully and candidly dis- cusses any problem which the student encounters during his school career. By exercising their authority with a friendly attitude and by encouraging close co-operation with the students, the administration has gained the respect and good will of the entire school. FACULTY IIVIPARTS COMMERCIAL TEACHERS: Mrs. Bossart and Mrs. Espy. ENGLISH TEACHERS: Mr. Coleman, Mr. Mclntyre, Mrs. Peters, and Mr. Kinkead. COMMERCIAL ELIZABETH C. ESPY . . . Typing I and II, Shorthand II, Business English, Machine and Office Practice. BETTY B. BOSSART . . . Shorthand I, Bookkeeping I, Typing I, and Junior Business Training. ENGLISH RICHARD E. COLEMAN . . . 7th and Sth grade English. CHARLES W. KINKEAD . . . English II and III. JACK G. MC INTYRE . . . Librarian and English IV. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Mr.. Kline, Mrs. Robin- EUNlCE H' PETERS ' ' ' Latin l and ll' English l' son, and Mr. Earley. MATHEMATICS TEACHERS: Mrs. Christy, Mr. Elmore, and Miss Shuster. HEALTH DONALD W. EARLEY . . . Boys' Physical Education and Health. ETTA W. KLINE . . . Girls' Physical Education and Health. SARA JANE ROBINSON . . . School Nurse. MATHEMATICS RUTH CHRISTY . . . 7th and 8th grade mathematics. WILLIAM J. ELMORE . . . Algerbra I, General Math, Sen- ior Math. ALICE SHUSTER . . . Algebra II, Plane Geometry, Solid Geometry, and Trigonometry. KNOWLEDGE TO STUDENTS l MUSIC TEACHERS: Mr. Williamson, and Mrs. Hender- son. MUSIC MARGARET R. HENDERSON . . . Choral music. DAVID G. WILLIAMSON . . . Instrumental music. SCIENCE CAROL BRUCE . . . 7th and 81h grade Science and Geog- raphy. A. GORDON ECKMAN . . . Chemisiry and Physics. EDWIN R. KINKEAD . . . Biology and General Science. SOCIAL STUDIES WALDEN DUCKWORTH . . . American and World History. SHIRLEY A. PITTMAN . . . 7th and 8th grade History. HAROLD RICHEY . . . Civics, Global Geography, and Economic Problems. ROZELLA I. RAMALEY . . . Problems of Democracy, French I and II. SPECIAL STUDIES MARGARET E. GOSSER . . . Junior and Senior High Art. ROY SENSENICH . . . Shop, Junior and Senior High. VIRGINIA- SPURLOCK . . . Junior and Senior High Home Economics. x ' .Q a is l . I... IQ g ri ., g ' .J A. . A. QV SCIENCE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Kinlteud, Miss Bruce, and Mr. Eckman. SOCIAL STUDIES: Mr. Richey, Miss Pittman, Miss Ramaley and Mr. Duckworth. .I SE. SPECIAL STUDIES: Mrs. Gosser, Mr. Sensenich, and Mrs Spurlock. CCDCKS PREPARE DELICIOUS MEALS Fron Left to Right: Mrs. McCutcheon, Mrs. Henderson, and Mrs. Bence. Possibly the most important figures in our school at lunchtime are the cooks. When obtaining your lunch, you can always ex- pect a cheerful and friendly smile from these hard-working ladies. Under the able di- rection of Mrs. McCutcheon, the staff has done an excellent iob of preparing tasty and wholesome dishes for us, the stuclents. MAINTENANCE CREW ON THE JOB The maintenance crew of our high school must be ex- tremely efficient, as well as highly competent. Undoubtedly, the present maintenance crew fits this description very well. Whenever something is broken or not functioning properly, either Wes Muffley or Ted Weigand is certain to be on the scene. We all hope that the team of Weigand and Muffley shall continue to serve the school. Ted Weigand Wes Muffley M, X9 v V farwywz ' 'f N ', -in Z.. W iff? ' ,A 'it Umm Qi' 1 , 9 Y g'-V--my K in if nl U '19 M A vin ' dw Q ww 'R L Sv Q E 9 .. 'M , 521. 1 9' M , Q Q 4 . 1 f 2 4 1. , K 3 Q n 35 5 Under the direction of Mr. Williamson, the Washington Township High School Marching Band and the Dance Band has presented many pleasing performances. The band has performed at every football game during the season and has given its whole-hearted support at the pep meetings preced- ing the big games. The Spring Concert was pre- sented in order to earn money to buy well deserved iackets and blazers for the members. They have also sponsored two dances during the school year. During the Halloween season, the band participated in both the Apollo and Vandergrift Halloween parades. The Dance band, playing music of the modern type, has performed at the Senior Play, the Spring Concert, and the district Women's Club Flower Show. Mr. Williamson directs the Dance Band First Row, Left to Right: B. Hemphill, -B. Yount, W. Rice, S. Byers, C. Hartman, L. Cline, S. Marco, S. Conners, J. Klingelhoffer, C. Pozzani, J. Kiebler, C. Romano, C. Wagner, C. Guinipero, B. Coulter, l. Ellenberger. Second Row: J. Schneider, A. Guinipero, E. Romano, L. Kardos, S. Cornell, T. Ray, B. Silvestri, LuAnn Stoops, B. Townsend, H. Slaugenhaupt, T. Cignetti, D. Larimar, P. Divan, J. Aikens, L. Gais, J. Speer, P. Smith. Third Row: M. McClellan, R. Gatter, J. Rubin, S. McCutcheon, D. Doutt, J. Cignetti, A. Munson, K. Heasley, G. Dransite, J. Miller, L. Cignetti, G. Shaher, C. Campbell, B. Kiebler, P. McElroy, and Mr. Williamson. GIRLS' CHORUS ATTENDS . . . Front Row, Left to Right: A. Beers, D. Kommel, F. Schrum, A. Giunipero, E. Manning, L. Crooks, M. L. Bowman, D. McClellan. Middle Row: D. Shirley, M. L. Boyd, S. Raeder, L. Kardos, S. Jones, E. Romano, B. Bush, C. Bellas, M. L. Procious, N. Ferguson, I. Polahar, J. Kipp. Back Row: E. Hale, L. Cignetti, H. Slaugenhaupt, L. Raeder, V. Woods, B. Beighley, L. Mull, C. Eckenrode, L. Rowley, L. Stoops, D. Grabiak, Mrs. Henderson. . . . THE BICENTENNIAL CHORUS OFFICERS - Left to Right: Valeria Woods, Helen Slaugenhaupt, Della Kommel, Judy Kipp, Barbara Beighleyf The Girls' Chorus is a tuneful tradition at W.T.H.S. Singing in light secular three-part harmony, it is an extracurricular activity strictly for musical enjoyment. Specializing in seasonable repertoires, they have presented programs for Christmas, Easter, spring or whatever the occasion re- quires. Eighteen members sang with Pittsburgh Bicentennial Chorus, May 10, 1958 at the Syria Mosque. Four members represented our school at County Chorus. HOME EC. CLUB - FUTURE HONIENIAKERS Lett to Right: Eileen Manning, Vice-President, Jane Schneider, President, Dorothy Casner, Historian, Mrs. Spurloclc, Advisor: Joyce Kiebler, Secretary, Flavia Smith, Parliamentariung and Anita Guinipero, Treasurer. The Home Ec. Club is composed of aspiring young fhomemakers of the Senior high school. This industrious group of young women presented the Christmas and Spring Style shows for the entertain- ment of the public. This year they sold candy during the lunch hour, and sponsored a successful dance called the Sham-Rock on St. Patrick's Day. The members attended the Flower Show and visited Heinz Plant in Pittsburgh. The Home Ec. Club presented the Home Economics department of our school with two punch bowls, over 'IOO cups, a lace tablecloth, and a flower bowl with matching candle holders. First Row, Left to Right: S. Milne, K. Wilson, E. Manning, M. L. Boyd, E. Oginski, li. Smith, L. Kocon, L. Kardos, A. Guinipero, B. Silvestri, E. Richards, R. Shaner. Second Row: D. Speer, M. Procious, N. Stanley, N. Ferguson, G. Schrecengost, M. Dixon, S. Jones, V. Verner, N. Shearer, L. Zimmerman, J. McMahon. Third Row: D. Casner, P. Callipare, P. Moran, P. Stewart, R. Gabrielson, L. Rowley, M. Reese, R. Rago, E. Romano, L. Stoops, J. Schneider, A. Hepler. Fourth Row: V. Woods L. 'Raeder, C. McClelland, L. Mull, J. Steele, J. Miller, K. Marshall, J. Kiebler, Mrs. Spurloclc, Advisor. First Row, Left to Right: B. Quade, B. Deibler, R. P. Carberry, D. Grimm, Third Row: J. Polhamus, J. Geiger, B. Silvestri, D. Pennington, B. Troup, L. R. Scofield, B. Hemphill, T. Steinbeck, E. Legarslcy, L. Ellenberger, B. Sample, McDivitt, J. Moran, H. Hill. Second Row: B. McMahon, R. Hepler, P. Long, L. Gaise, R. Shaffer, J. Crooks, A. Strouse, J. Orr, R. Milliron, W. Rice. E. Moyer, R. Knepper, E. Milne, T. Cignetti, D. Mangus, J. Steele, T. Zulaal, Rugh. Fourth Row: Mr. Richey, F. Spurloclx, R. Bowman, B. Irwin, R. Lute, D. Cignetti, T. Weinel, M. Kline, N. Cignetti. JUNIOR HI-V IURODUCES GOOD CITIZENS The Junior Hi-Y is an organization consisting of young men in the iunior high who are interested in serving others and developing their character and personality. The Hi-Y sponsored a Chirstmas dance and held a cake sale to raise money. Mr. Richey, in his first year of teaching at our school, successfully guided the club as it strove towarcl constant betterment of the community. It is the hope of all that the Hi-Y will continue to do a good iob training young men to be outstanding citizens. left to Right: Mr. Richey, Advisor, John Geiger, Treasurer, Rick Milliron, President, Bill Silvestri, Chaplain, and Ronnie Bowman, Secretary. The Junior Tri-Hi-Y is an organization much like her older sister, the Senior Tri-Hi-Y. Its membership is exclusively for the girls of the Junior high school. Some of its projects this year included the collection of food and toys for worthy families during the Christ- mas season. In order to increase their treasury for these worthy projects, the Jr. Tri-Hi-Y sponsored bake sales and candy sales, and sold Raider emblems. Left tq Right: Miss Bruce, Advkor, Judy Klingelhoffer, Chaplain, Linda Cline, Treasurer, Nancy McKown, Vice-President, Suzanne Gardner, President. and Carolyn Brock, Secretary. TRI-l-ll-Y'S VOUNGER SISTER First Row, Left to Right: D. McDermott, J. Walker, N. Balsis, C. Walker, C. Pfeiffer, G. Dempster, C. Guinipero, C. Wagner, P. Homan, G. Stiffler, B. Coulter, W. Clepper, J. Mezza, D. Perroz. Second Row: K. Klingensmith, J. McLaughlin, C. Bash, A. Hale, L. Cline, C. Pozzani, N. McKown, S. Marco, S. Beech, J. Klingelhoffer, S. Bealko,'M. Aulerich, S. Byers. Third Row: N. Sylvania, S. Conners, S. Kerr, C. McKrisky, T. Kunkle, P. Fenton, S. Shaffer, J. Adams, C. Turney, C. Brock, L. Polhamus, L. Horrell, C. Simpson, J. Elwood, S. Mclntyre, Miss Bruce, Advisor. Fourth Row: D. Clawson, K. Jones, E. Munson, S. Gardner, C. Wing, E. Rowley, L. Hartman, B. Black, K. Stull, S. Morrow, H. Slaugenhuupt, S. Simpson, C. 'Hodermarsky, B. Samuels. The Key Club is an organization of young men affiliated with the Vandergrift Kiwanis Club. Its membership is composed of boys who are in the Senior high school. Candidates for membership must be voted for and accepted by the entire group in order to assure quality and limit quantity. Mem- bers of the Key Club attend bi-weekly meetings of the Kiwanis club in Vandergrift. The Key Club sponsored a dance called the Key Club Caper and sold pens in school colors with football scores printed on them in order to acquire money for such projects as sending baskets of food to needy families during the Easter season. Mr. Elmore with Club Officers KEY CLUB OPENS DOOR TO GOOD CITIZENSHIID ..L-J..--n First Row, Left to Right: J. Klingelhoffer, C. lantz, J. Leib, T. Kinnard, T. George, D. Miller, B. Hemphill, L- Heckman, 5- Hamilton, T. Beech. Second Row: C. Campbell, M. Duckworth, B. O'Brien, D. Shockey, L- M0 lKS, E' R059 'lWel9, R. Shirey, J. Rubin, C. Strcuse. Third Row: Mr. Elmore, B. Love, J. Cigneffi, T. Kunkle, T. Black, B. Long, K. Heasley, G. Dransite, F. Cain, A. Ritzman. Front Row, Left to Right: K. Wilson, P. Garzone, D. Kommel, A. Hepler, J. Sample, B. Bush, J. McMahon, K. Klingensmith, B. l. Cooper. Middle Row: D. Shepherd, P. Rearic, V. Verner, L. Cignetti, T. George, P. Cain, D. Clawson, C. Latham, L. Perroz, l. Horrell. Back Row: L. Lehman, B. Beighley, V. Bushovsky, C. Bazella, R. Klingensmith, S. McCutcheon, R. Troup, J. Cain, Mr. Mclntyre, Librarian. BOOKS ARE LIBRARIANS' BUSINESS The Librarians of our school are a group of well-trained competent and conscientious workers. It is their responsibility to keep the library books up-to-date and in proper order on the shelves. They must keep accurate records and repair books that are in poor condition. Along with the new books and Hi-Fi set, the librarians certainly make the library a tranquil and interesting place in which to read. 54 LIBRARIAN HEADS - Left to Right: linda Lehman, Magazines Betty Bush, Workroomp Virginia Verner, Head Librarian: Judy Cain, Circulation, Barbara Beighley, Assistant Head Librarian, and Mr. Mclntyre, Librarian. The Rifle Club is an organization designed for those who are interested in firearms and the safe handling of them. Mr. Eckman, the sponsor of the club, has been a great aid to the members in teaching them the proper use of the rifle. Discus- sions on firearms were held frequently during the year, and literature from the National Rifle Associa- tion helped to make the study more interesting. Limited in membership, the Rifle Club is, without question, one of the most educational and interest- ing organizations in the school. Left to Right: Pat McElroy, Secretary, Rod Doty, Vice-President, Bob Long, President, Ed Rosenzweig, Executive Officer, Mr. Eckman, Advisor, and Frank Sowers, Treasurer. RIFLE CLUB TEACHES SAFETY OF FIREARNIS First Row, Left to Right: D. Shepherd, J. Speer, G. Frye, G. Frye, G. McCutcheon, B. Shaner, B. Town- send, C. Kunkle, J. Kipp. Second Row: C. Strouse, B. Hemphill, V. Bushovsky, G. Morrow, L. George, P. McElroy, C. Campbell, Mr. Eckman, Advisor. Third Row: J. Jackson, E. Rosenzweig, R. Doty, F. Sowers, B. Long, D. Shoop, B. Weinckowski, J. Riggle. ,ls 14 j:gg.gg.s, ,gt .1-a1:Qs?i Ssj ggf :s?fge--me mg Q ,N S X X. 5 Q 5 22 55 3 A fy 8. iii gn-fm K if , 4. ,Rx 1 .. ' '97 1 .Q ' f 4 4 gy - , K5 - S WV gg J X L E, 139 , ,3- wif! First Row, Left to Right: D. Plazio, D. Catchpole, T. Henry, l.. Heckman, T. Manning, T. Kinnard, C. Stiffler, D. Miller, B. Hemphill, J. Leib, S. Hamilton, T. B h J. S eec , peer. Second Row: C. Campbell, B. Boyles, J Rubin, G. Shaner, B. Zerby, D. Shockey, E. Rosenzweig, B. O'Brien, R. Shirey, A. Jackson, M. Duckworth C. Strouse. Third Row: R. Dot , R. Kieble , J. L 'b B. C la 1 y r ei , ur erry, B. Love, R. Crawford, M. Geiger, J. Adams, P. Steinback, J. Rugh, D. Shoop, J. Miller, L. Marks. Fourth Raw: J. Slagle, J. McCutcheon, T. Kunkle, B. Herron, K. Heasley, J. Grazetti, B. Long, D. Kistler, S. Cain, T. Black, D. Stull, Mr. Earley, Advisor. BACKED BY Y. Nl. C. A.- Hl-Y ln association with the Y.M.C.A., the Hi-Y aims to serve the community and promote better citizen- ship among its members. The membership is open to all male students of the senior high school. During the football season, the Hi-Y sold programs at the football games in order to increase the funds of their treasury for such things as the service project which was Bricks for Brotherhood. At Christmas time they sponsored the annual Christmas Dance, and they donated three turkeys to needy families. They also accompanied the Tri-Hi-Y Christmas caroling group. The Hi-Y also sponsored the Hi-Y-Faculty basketball game and attended church as a group with the Tri- Hi-Y. 58 Left to Right: Mr. Early, Advisor, Barry Hemphill, Vice-President, Don Shockey, Presidentg Rod Doty, Secretary, Lang Marks, Treas urerp and Bob Herron, Chaplain. TRI-HI-Y SPONSORED MANY ACTIVITIES Dedicated to encouraging wholesome growth in physical, mental, and spiritual values, the Tri-Hi-Y has made a valuable contribution to the moral life at our school. Even though this is her first year at Washington Township High School, Miss Shuster has proved an able and willing leader of this organization, and has guided it through many troublesome situations. We all hope that the Tri-Hi-Y will continue to performin the excellent man- ner in which it has done thus far. '-A ,sf Lett to Right: Mary McKown, Vice-President, Janet Orr, Treas- urer, Sandy Cornell, Chaplain, Pat McElroy, Secretary: Virginia Verner, President, Miss Shuster, Advisor. First Row, left to Right: S. Milne, D. McClellan, A. Beers, E. Richard, B. Cooper, J. Kiebler, L. Kardos, B. Silvestri, P. Garzone, E. Oginski, F. Smith, P. Menu, L. Crooks, S. Klingensmith, K. Wilson, R. Shaner. Second Row: A. Guinipero, M. L. Boyd, J. Gabriel, D. Speer, K. Gill, N. Shearer, S. Cornell, C. Deibler, D. Reed, S. Paterson, V. Verner, N. Round, B. Bush, N. Ferguson, N. Stanley. Third Row: J. Kipp, L. Zimmerman, M. I.. Procious. l. Polahar, D. Kommel, C. Heplez, D. Casner, P. Callipare, A. Hepler, J. McMahon, L. Kocon, M. McKown, J. Sample, D. Shirley, S. Jones, J. Bash. Fourth Row: P. Stewart, L. Perroz, C. McClelland, E. Hale, J. Miller, C. McVey, D. Mangus, S. Reeder, l. Stoopx, J. Orr, R. Gabrielson, P. Rearic, E. Romano, J. Schneider. Fifth Row: V. Woods, C. Marshall, E. Scofield, M. McClelland, C. Eckenrode, L. Lehman, B. Beighley, V. Bushovsky, D. Zubal, S. Zimmerman, J. Cain, P. McElroy, l. Cignetti, S. McCollim, C. Latham, P. Mahoney. Sixth Row: Miss Shuster, A. Simmons, R.. Rage, M. Reese, F. Waltenbaugh, D. Riggle, R. Troup, M. Ritzman, J. Barbara, P. Sowers, S. McCutcheon, J. Steele, J. Troup, L. Rowley, L. Raeder, L. Mull. ...sig Ti .mi M ......,...,.... ..ii . in Ft..-5 , 11 l i. V. 2 V M fwywfrv-'frm-fwvwwfvmwww--r A' f .F W.-...sl .. -.... BACK STAGE HEROES ARE STAGE CREW MEMBERS Left to Right: Bill lrwin, lynn Bittinger, Eugene McCulcheon, Mr. Sensenich, Advisor, Clarence Campbell and Paul Allen. Kneeling: Tom Henry. The Stage Crew is an organization composed of able young men who are always ready to be of assistance at any of the various events of the year. Although the membership is limited, the Stage Crew has been very successful. They have skillfully maintained the lighting ef- fects and various stage equipment in previous years. A dance was sponsored by the crew this spring in order to earn money for their treasury. Musicals, dances, plays, are just a few events which owe their success to the Stage Crew. STUDENT GO ERNNIENT IMIDROVES OUR SCHOOL The organization responsible for the part stu- dents take in the governing of our school is the Student Government body. To become a member of the organization, a student must be nominated by his respective home room teacher and then accepted by his fellow classmates. The Student Government promotes better citizenship and has improved the school in many ways by its numerous, helpful sug- gestions. Some of its accomplishments this year were the obtaining of a special activity period once every week and permission for dancing during the lunch period. Left to Right: Jim Slagle, President, Jane Schneider, Secretary: Mr. Mclntyre, Advisor, Bob Stiffler, Vice-President, and Tom Black, Treasurer. First Row, Left to Right: B. Hemphill, S. Byers, A. Callipare, E. Moyer, S. Marco, B. Shaner. Second Row: C. Brock, J. Schneider, Alice Simons, B. Muffley, N. Sylvania, Mr. McIntyre,Advisor. Third Row: P. McElroy, T. Kinnarcl, J. Slagle, T. Black, B. Stiffler, P. Cain. 'E RBOCK STAFF IDRODUCESUWASHTONIAN The hard work and effort of the Yearbook staff is put forth to produce a product. That product is a symbol of our school. It is a history of every event which has taken place in the school year and the students which participate in these events. The-Year- book staff is divided into two departments: The Literary and Business staffs. These are, in turn under the leadership of their respective editors, with Mr. Kinkead as advisor of the entire staff. The Yearbook staff is constantly striving for a better yearbook, and eagerly tackles all the problems which threaten to delay action on the yearbook. The Square Dance in November, Valentine Dance in February, and the Coronation Ball in April were three dances sponsor- ed by the staff in order to raise money for the publi- cation of the yearbook. YEARBOOK OFFICERS, Left to Right: Suellen McCollim, Editor- in-Chiefp Eileen Scofield, Literary Editor, and Donald Plazio, Business Manager. First Row, Left to Right: D. McClellan, S. Klingensmith, D. Reed, M. McKown, J. Gabriel, D. Plazio, l. Crooks, A. Beers. Second Row: Mr. C. Kinkead, Advisor, S. Paterson, J. Speer, E. Scofield, L. Cignetti, F. Waltenbaugh, C. McVey, S. McCollim, S. Raeder, F. Schrum. Third Row: J. Schneider, D. Riggle, J. Barbero, P. Sowers, J. Adams, M. Geiger, R. Crawford, M. McClelland, J. Troup, J. Kipp. ACTIVITIES EXCELLENT ACTING MAKES PLAY SUCCESS Pictured, from Left to Right, ure: Jim Slagle, Dr. Morgan, Valerie Woods, Nellie: Dean Kistler, Uncle Syl, Jack Miller, Attendantg Bonita Silvestri, Peggy, and Betty Bush, Mrs. Morgan. ln a tug of war, from left to Right, are: Joanne Gabriel, Rod Doty, and Bonita Silvestri. 64 SENIORS PRESENT I'Nl A FAMILY CRISIS I In X. ,ximis vs. sgngErQ g A .aifiif xi? 'Lf- Y .-,. . s .A .S b ' 1-riff xii ' First Raw, Lett to Right: Pris Garzone, Joanne Gabriel, Bonita Silvestri, Virginia Verner, Jane Schneider. Second Row: Diane Reed, Jack Miller, Dean Kistler, Jim Slagle, Miss Remaley, Betty Bush, Rod Doty, Valerie Woods. .,w,g57 -,WA,. Peggy eeee Betsey S,,,. - Mrs. Morgan Dr. Morgan Nellie -. . - - Uncle Syl -- Willie - --- Gwen -- .lulie ------ Mary Lou ---, Mrs. Tabor - Attendant - CAST --------Bonita Silvestri ----Priscella Garzone --- S... Betty Bush ------Jim Slagle ---Valerie Woods ----Dean Kistler --------Rod Doty ----Joanne Gabriel ----Jane Schneider ----Virginia Verner - ---- Dianne Reed ----Jack Miller SYNOPSIS The Senior Class play, entitled, l'm A Family Crisis, was both a dramatical and a financial success. The play revolves around a typical teen-ager who has the undesirable habit of talking continuously. She has been proposed for membership in a very exclusive school club, but can become a member only after she has suc- cessfully kept her mouth closed for a period of one day. During this period she is not permitted to speak a word. The rapidly ensuing events helped make Ramaley. this play one of the best a Senior class has ever presented. This was only accomplished with the directional help of Miss PLAY PROMPTERS: Carl Slaugenhaupt, Charlotte Eighenrode, lv' had H' 65 Diane Reed, and Don Plazio. CHRISTMAS SEASON ARRIVES AND . . . Left to Right: Pat McElroy, Dot Casner, Mary lou Boyd, Sandy Raeder, Mrs. Spurlock, J. Schneider, LueAnn Stoops, and Valerie Woods. FASHION SHOW Sponsored by the Home Economics department, the Christmas fashion show was an outstanding social event in which the girls had the opportunity to display the results of their sewing ability. Girls pdl Don Jane, and Lu,A,,,,, k,,,,,,,,g, from both the iunior and senior high modeled dresses which were model dresses they made. lovely to look at and attractively clone. The girls made the dresses in the school's home economics department under the direction of Mrs. Spurlock. The whole evening was highly interesting and everyone enjoyed it. CHRISTMAS DISPLAY Fashioned by the art and shop classes, the annual Christmas display was exceptionally well- done and very attractive. The art classes, under the direction of Mrs. Gosser, designed the exhibit, and Mr. Sensenich's shop classes turned the design into the form of an eye-catching wooden display piece. After it was in the desired form, the art classes painted it in lovely colors. Keeping in tune with the holiday mood, the Christmas display certainly added an extra amount of sparkle and good cheer to the school during the holidays. Christmas Display made by Senior Art classes. 66 WITH IT COME FESTIVE ACTIVITIES lang seems reluctant to accept part of Pat's doughnut. The Christmas season of good cheer brought many activities. Along with these came the annual Christmas Dance. This gala affair is an activity sponsored each year by the Senior Hi-Y. The original dec- orations coincfcled with the theme of Winter Sports. The evening is just beginning, and everyone appears to bo having fun. 67 MANY STUDENTS IN T LENT SHO Pris Garzone does an excellent iob with Lady of Spain . These sophomore girls sing o popular ballad, Jack Miller plays the difficult Ciribiribim on his hot trumpet. Performed solely by pupils of the junior and senior high school, our talent show was a remarkable achievement. The entire program was well-done and highly interesting. Who can soon forget the stirring voice of Bob Herron and the enticing tap-dance ot.Miss Donna Speer? To climax an enjoyable' afternoon, Alma Hepler did a special fire baton act which held the audience spellbound. All of the students who were a part of the program did an excellent job. Behind the scenes, Valerie Woods prepares to go on stage, while Donna Speer watches. 68 vezam- f W ' fin ,al ,s . zzwwk ' 5 ' ww? ' . Q db f'?f2? Tif . E, .. if f Q if Hu , -my X if as 5 mf 11, Q -W gr' Q. ffm -rf ...iv x .M W- W Qin Q ig N 1 Mix-: MN yi x ex, ig wx Nix Q35 : vf YA 1 A MW an M :Q Q -Q f ly: , fx x .N igga 4.-L X -X-AA 3N3,S,gX.f. WN NNN. . W Q ,W-+ . ATHLETES HCDNORED AT SPORTS BANQUIIT These boys patiently await the meal. A huge turn-out and c delicious meal marked a lovely evening. 70 Held at the North Apollo Fire Hall, the annual Sports Banquet was a huge success. After a delicious dinner, awards were pre- sented to outstanding athletes in football, basketball, wrestling, and track.Those mem- bers of the rifle team with outstanding scores were also given awards. In addition to the athletes, the Cheerleaders and Maiorettes were also honored. ROY L COUDLES CROWNED AT CORON TION I3 LL Traditionally, the Coronation Ball is the most popular social event of the school year, and this year was no ex- ception. The six candidates for the royal titles of king and queen ol the high school were chosen from the senior class by their fellow classmates. Likewise, six candidates for the regal titles of prince and princess were chosen by the fresh- man class. The entire student body, in turn, selects by vote the winners of these crowns. The sparkling evening was cli- maxed by the crowning of lovely Dorothy Casner as queen, and handsome Don Shockey as king. The orchestra of Jerry Dray helped make the evening a delight for everyone in attendance. Presenting the king and queen of Wash- Bill Alkens and Sandy Beech the prince ington Township High School: Don Shockey and princess of our hugh school and Dorothy Casner. Janet Miller and Terry Kunkle RUNNERS-UI? V Pat McElroy and Skip Walker Sandy Margo Und Ronnie Bgwmqn linda Cline and Mickey Kline 5 S X . X, rg,-., 1 Fw is h 1QL A Y W Li ? 'V se KWQW L, .. -ia GIA K A K xiii: K A ff-A fiqfzw w . , 1 A , . LxmAw N3 fu. egg 5 .Q Q i 11 A V ' M, ,. 1: fa,- Q1 1 , AL -S ffmv. , N. Wy? f ,rf we-EM ' if 5? i,'1? fi - ,, :sw f ,gn ii? . ye EX 4 :File k , V, gage, . mx? A . E Q ,, pm-E, zygxgw, ' 4 .Jw ,Q ROYAL ROMI3 The Royal Couri dances to the music of Jerry Dray. Don and Do' descend from the throne to lead 'ho Royal Romp. I-off vo Riahf: Rami- Bowman, Sandy Mum, Teffv Len fo mgm: Pai McElroy, skip Walker, Lana. clan., Kunklo, Janet Miller. Mickey Kun.. 73 SDCDNSORED BY JUNIORS, PROM Dick Miller, Junior class president, releases the balloons. The big moment had finally arrived - the night of the Junior-Senior Prom. Working hard all day, the Juniors dec- orated the Brackenridge Country Club, stressing the theme of Moonlight and Roses. Chaperoning the dance were members of the faculty and parents of several Juniors. Johnny Murphy's mel- odious orchestra set a gay mood to make this one of the best proms in the school's history. is ln xg .WNY J These Juniors placidly await their dates. Rich and Betty share Coke. At Right: Johnny Murphy provides dreamy music. THEME WAS HMOONLIGHT AND ROSES Everyone gels a balloon. Boifom: Rod, Jim, Judy, and Pris, pose for ihe photographer. Above: The faculty, as well as the slu- denfs, are enjoying Ihemselves. BACCALAUREATE AND COMMENCEMENT Mary McKown and Dick Miller, Junior Class Secretary and President respectively, lead procession. The Baccalaureate program, with the Reverend Guy E. Wilson as guest speaker, was a highly in- spirational event. lt is this program which sobers graduates to the part their religion must play in their lives, and the responsibilities they must face after graduation. Several days afer Baccalaureate, the Com- mencement ceremony was held. Donald Shockey, Senior class President, greeted the audience. Rep- resenting the Senior Class, scholastically, were James Leib, Valedictorian, and Bonita Silvestri, Salutatorian. After a gracious and well-presented program, the Seniors received their diplomas, and became the thirty-seventh class to be graduated from Washington Township High School. Reverend Guy E. Wilson speaks at Baccalaureate. 76 Mr. Bossart presents honor students with medals. Dr. Wesley Haines, Director of Develop- ment at Bucknell University, speaks at Commencement. 1 ' .1- x 1 pw ' ,h ' f ,bf r , f '- '-ll cf f MQ...-f,,.' ki Auf, U , 1. u K 'Q -,' 1 N 1, F e A p Q. . . f 4 1 ' 0 . J. N. , If ' . ., 1' Vf ' f' 4 V ,qu ' ndwff-',v w , -, ' Aly y 1 Q. ,Q A qi' ,+ A m , L li, . ,. ,.'s.sA'y,L I , ' . I v ' 'A 1- 1 . K' ' ,wi ' X ,K , y A ' , ., Y' .: . W . - xx, rj 5 A gf, fa 'l'b,:.,'1yg.5x 'ag ff' ' f,.f-gf , .- 'y w r, -A ., w 'M ' - yr 1 ' . L- x 'riff X. vf 11: N B: '51 Xt fi- K v ,M 4? v . .' Y . 5, Xbffy ,Y L.,.,4A.:r-4, ' Jia, 4 5 ' I I ,JJ 1.3 A 'wr Q: - X . f ' I' 2- - , xy, f 5 ss. . '. '.. -.J Nt, .y U21 A - 5, f'!,le,1,af ffS 34' -'14-ff gig? YM ' - mytifn, 24 ' 1' .ffffyp Ji ,-2 '4' ,Spf ,33 ff ,x f 'fhf ', - V TIDE ROLLS INTO FIRST PLACE W.T.H.S W.T.S.H W.T.H.S W.T.H.S W.T.H.S W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S W.T.H.S Bob Herron runs for another tally. SCORES 13 Kittanning 26 Shannock Valley 46 Saltsburg 27 South Huntington 46 Elders Ridge 46 Apollo 35 Bell-Avon 45 Laurel Valley The 1958 football season was character- ized by sparkling plays and dynamic team- work. Coached by Mr. Elmore and Mr. Early, the Red Raiders thundered to victory in every game in Section 21-B competition. Even though they lost the season opener to Class AA school Kittanning, the team still went on to capture the Section 21-B trophy, and became champions in the Little Seven Con- ference. Bob Herron, whose fame for run- ning was widespread, was the leading scorer in the A-K Valley with a total of 132 points. Team captain Lang Marks was second in the valley with 108 points, giving the school double distinction. However, district honors gained were not the only honors the team received. They were given a plaque for having the best record for a Class B school in the county, and Bob Herron was the leading W.P.l.A.L. scorer. Bob also ranked seventh in the state for points scored. Thus finished the best year for football in the history of Washington Township. ..,,. ,Y First Row, Left to Right: R. Shirey, S. Hamilton, C. Lantz, B. Black, L. Marks, A. Ritzman, S. Walker, B. Zerby, D. Shockey, D. Whiten. Second Row: J. Klingelhoffer, D, Kiebler, E. Rosenzweig, D. Shoop, B. Stiffler, B. Cadamore, T. Guenther, B. Love. Third Row: T. Kunkle, B. Herron, D. Stull, J. Slagle, R. Doty, D. Kistler, J. Grazetti. AND CHEERLEADERS DO THEIR EIT Bonnie leads Her Group in a Cheer left to Right: C. Brock, S. Beech, B. Cooper, J. McMahon, B. Silvestri, P. Garzone, L. Kocon, E. Oginski, F. Smith, and S. Gardner. Brimming over with vigor and energy, the Washington Township cheerleaders are one ofthe most active and important organ- izations in the extracurricular life at our school. These dynamic girls practice their cheers and techniques many evenings after school in order to perfect them. The results of this extensive practice were very obvious at our football and basketball games, where the cheerleaders did a superb iob of cheering our team on to victory. They also conducted a bake sale and sponsored a dance to raise funds for the organization. Members of the squad this year were: Bonita Silvestri and Pris Garzone, Seniors, La Verne Kocon and Joyce McMahon, Jun- iors, Flavia Smith, Betty Lee Cooper, and Eva Oginski, Sophomoresp and Suzanne Gardner, Carolyn Brock, Sandy Beech, Freshmen. lang Gives Girls Something to Cheer About 79 STAR LANG MARKS BOB HERRON wx X 2 LN DENNY SHOOP A A ii 1 1 , T TERRY KU N KLE TOM GUENTHUR JOHN GRAZETTI SAM HAMILTON QRIDDERS ' f . .' 'il- fshp Y af 1: 'iv s F' 1. R I . f E 4515 Q Q in N E E 5 iii A . V . swim, qi s ROD DOTY DEAN KISTLER x A f- .. ,A E f 1 g .Q-A K -,il2if:I.Q,:E7 X 51 , iw Ng? xgm-'wwf G 1 3 M. ff' is X A ap gy , M 5' W1-W' -.wig V M 9 V 4 AM' ' 'AS i. .. Y I M 1 .E 'W' 1 El- v 5, i. .Q LLW- 'L A ' L. M , is , , 3 , ia A M W Gi?-' f -- LYLL 35 M fi Wh QF? R S ffifial My 'iw wk AS RAIDERS RIDE HIGH Sparked by Bob Long in a season marked by remarkable teamwork and close co-operation, the varsity basketball team turned out the best record in the school's history. The season was filled with surprises, suspense, and excitement! After a rather mediocre exibition showing, the team displayed dazzling ball handling which enabled them to win the Section 21-B title. The discouraging mid- season loss to Shannock Valley only caused our boys to play harder, and in the second game with Shannock, soundly routed them. As a result of this excellent playing, the team won the Little Seven trophy, and the Westmoreland County championship in Class B. Bob Long's excellent shooting, along with the unselfish work of his teammates, made him the leading scorer in the A-K Valley, with a total of 600 points accumulated during the season. Full Houu Watch Raiders in Action. W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S W.T.H.S. W.T.H.S. SCORES Raiders Get Rebound Leechburg East Deer Vandergrift Export Franklin Franklin Elderton Saltsburg Elders Ridge Apollo Dayton Shannock Valley Bell-Avon Elderton Saltsburg Elders Ridge Apollo Dayton Shannock Valley Bell-Avon East Huntington Trafford Export is ek . .3 .,:. Q wwf? Q. R5 A , fy 3 X ' , J IG Ni Q ifi Y' Q f if' -3 ,IMME- ,fus- 5 - I5 if if 3 fx. :jx 3 3 5 1 - . ,.:'. . ' ,k,. 1 NN Q G5 i,,' l :' W T fix f it 1 E 5 gf Nik' k ' L sis, - A 5 I ,iv .W,.,,X.-Q . ' J. V.'S PREPARE FOR VARSITY loft to Right: Mr. Elmore, R. Wing, D. Pennington, D. Flickinger, B. Wienckowski, N. Culp, B. Black M. Kline, R. Bowman, I.. Hackman, V. Gabriel, J. Klingelhofter, R. Milliron. The Junior Varsity basketball team provided good entertainment and many thrills this year to its audiences. Their games were played as preliminary contests to the varsity games and their breath-taking comebacks caused much excitement among the many spectators. Under the able guidance of Mr. Elmore, the players were able to greatly improve their skill in basketball which perhaps will lead them to eventual careers on the varsity basketball team. TRACK - SPORT OF THE FLEET First Row, Left to Right: G. McCutcheon, T. Geiger, B. O'Brien, C. Slaugenhaupt, D. Shockey l. Marks, M. Geiger, B. Carberry, S. Thompson, A. Ritzman, B. Walker, I. Romano, G. Frye, D. Woods C Campbell, M. Duckworth, T. Beech, R. Milliron, E. Young, W. Rice. Third Row: Mr. Duckworth T Guenthur, D. Shoop, D. Kistler, T. Kunkle, A. Noble, A. Munson, K. Heasley, R. Wing, D. Pennington Mr. Kinkead. On your mark . . . get set . . . go! These words, with the accompanying crack of the gun, have been the start of more than one victory for our track team. Our team was impressive in nearly every contest it participated in this year, and the excellent scores of our players prove it. To top off their already excellent records, Lang Marks won the iavelin in W.P.I.A.L. competition, and Don Shockey won in the 880-yard run. This is certainly quite an honor and the team was very fortunate to have had these and all the others boys on the team to make this a highly successful season. a M , me- 'Mila 22f1f2i'f 1 gh ' 3wL'f I . , . JP INA' gl ,mr ., , 4 Q 5-wi .r F 'Q z 'r 'w-1 ,-...aff Q WRESTLING TEAM TAKES BRAWN Only in its first year in interscholastic participation, the wrestling team did surprisingly well. Since there are few schools our size which have wrestling teams, our team engaged in contests with schools much larger. As a result, the boys got much-needed experience and certainly made a good impression. Coached by Mr. Kinkead, with assistance from Mr. Richey, the boys' techniques and skills were developed to a full degree, keeping in mind that sportsmanship is the main purpose in any athletic contest. The team is looking forward to an even better season next year, and we're sure it will be very successful. First Row, Left to Right: V. Berardinelli, T. Guenthur, D. Woods, H. Hilty, C. lantz, R. Maioli. Second Row: A. Strouse, G. Frye, T. Geiger, D. Casner, L. Moran. Third Row: B. Love, A. Ritzman, W. Marshall, Mr. Kinkead, Mr. Richey. EXPERT MARKSMANSHIP IS First Row, Left to Right: G. Morrow, G. McCutcheon, B. Hemphill, C. Campbell, V. Bushovsky, P. McElroy. Second Row: J. Riggle, B. long, F. Sowers, D. Shoop, E. Rosenzweig, Mr. Eckman. The Rifle Team is a very elite group comprised of those students who have superior ability in marks- manship. The team conducted matches with schools of much larger size and made an excellent showing in every contest. Realizing that handling guns safely is a vital part of education, the team has sought to instill among its members safety wih guns and wholesome competition. . FEATURE W.T.H.S W.T.H.S W.T.H.S W.T.H.S W.T.H.S W.T. H.S. W.T.H.S W.T.H.S W.T.H.S W.T.H.S. SCORES Franklin Shaler Millvale Oakmont Aspinwall Franklin Shaler Millvale Oakmont Aspinwall OF RIFLE TEAM SNAPS Two With Relish, Please. AII Right, Quit Bucking the line! Aw C'mon, Bob, PUSH! Let's Not Futzey Around Interested in A Life of Service? A, S, D, F, J, K, l,' l I I I .Q MARCO COAL COMPANY Best Wishes to the Students and Foculty of Washington Township High School Box 452 Apollo, Po V- I W. A. MC GEARY CO. 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