Washington Vocational High School - General Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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5 2 W4 Q SITTING L. to R. Bob Irdi, Leonard Urban, Don Wentz, and Robert Dubee STANDING L. to R. Carl Robey, Tom Rodgers, Alan Kozlowski, Robert Kalinowski, Richard Korey, and Paul Schermann. The above represent the industrious staff of the Washington High- lights. To keep the Highlights running smoothly the newspaper led by Don Wentz must be efficient, meet deadlines, and see that the circulation of the Washington Highlights is successful. L. to R. Don Wentz, Bob Dubee, Carl Robey, Paul Schermann, and Bob Irdi, E33 ,L M 1, .D , ww 77

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L. To R. Teacher sponsor of the Highlights, Mr. Charles Markovich, talks with editor, Tom Rodgers Washington Highlights In talking about a school newspaper this question is often asked, g'Why have a paperfw We of the staff feel the school paper serves a dual purpose-to be of benefit to the staff and to be of benefit to the school. The staff members, perhaps, get more from the activity than the rest of the school. What can equal the pride, satisfaction, and acclaim of others from a job well done? Reading and writing skills are constantly improved. Reason and logic are developed. A sense of cooperation, fairness, and the ability to get along with people are built up through the ability of working with and for others. Finally, a sense of belonging and being part of the school will become memories the staff will treasure in the years to come. Yes, the sometimes tiring and difficult work soon becomes insignificant under the weight of all these advantages. The entire school is a better place to be because of the paper. Strang- ers become familiar names on the pages of the Washington Highlights as students and faculty grow closer together. Entertainment is to be found through the creative efforts of our writers and contests. Infor- mative articles educate us both academically and in world wisdom. Through its pages we learn what has happened, what is happening, and what is going to happen. The question, then, should not be L'Why have a paperf, but, Why doesnft every school have a newspaper? fx 2X .X Q X

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Library 4642 books fulfill the varied needs of the students. With an average attendance of 467 students and an average circulation of 230 books per week the boys are taking advan- tage of the many up-to-date facilities in the library which include a pamphlet file, bibliog- raphies, and magazines. There are special col- lections for vocations, sports, Pennsylvania, and short stories. Andrew Barkovich, 10-1, and Edward Fitzgerald, 9-2, student as- sistants, help the library to run smoothly. Right: Jimmy Then is being aided in, his choice of reading material by Librarian, Mrs. Wil- liams. Mrs. Seamen, Library Clerk, assists students Cary Underwood and Greg Seamen in obtaining books from the library.