Waynesburg Central High School - Oracle Yearbook (Waynesburg, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1952 volume:

1 1....,T. .,.....,.- fi- -,-- - XII XXVI DNC? I I I 'T 'Ia I I I wx' F' 'Sy THE ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF THE ORACLE STAFF WAYNESBURG HIGH SCHOOL WAYNESBURG, PENNSYLVANIA Olflflf' e7A8lf1'L8 Music is the theme of our book this year. Music is a symbol of happiness and gaiety and we feel that our high school days are among the happiest days of our lives. We will always remember them with fond memories. OW cizbecficafion The stat? ofthe 1952 Oracle has chosen music as the yearbook theme. We feel, then, that it is only right to dedicate our book to all the musical organizations of our school-to the band, the orchestra, the girl's chorus, and the mixed chorus. These organizations are always striving to make our school days happier. 2 ALTO U QQ I 7 31 . f-3 O l Mr. Lippencott, Mr. Dryer, Mr. Renner ZLL Of Cmfems Administration Class Room Scenes Classes Seniors Who's Who in Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Athletics Activities Acknowledgments 3 Page Page Page the Senior Class Page Page Page Page Page Page Page RM WWW ELI'- b W'3Z? QZ'f,:.fia' Wav 11 Ont yleldl rg, NL Sfortsmevn 30.111 .find tl m classfloor and -Fleldfem our banner glam: Lu, fed and blacxsn em Mways honag no? COU-Y6g6 will lack aY'eSCxff?ffaLV2faYnCfbUf6 . H 5lSc 9' PARA -mqge, VJIN we Chgrislh through all 0u.f days BM even as olcl tg,-adg W6 Vftn Cpme b I 'YQ .SVICU the Qhorus QCK: VCA and maclfr Walter Montgomery B, S. and M. Ed. Waynesburg College University of Pittsburgh Supervising Principal Theme Song: You're So Under- standing Zffjfif 4.1! I9 Henry W. Pharaoh B. S. and M. Ed. Indiana State Teachers College University of Pittsburgh Principal Theme Song: A Wonderful Guy Edward B. Cordray B. S. and M. A. West Virginia University Faculty Manager of Athlet'cs School Treasurer History 1 ff!! Theme Sang: lf Ycu've Got the Money , ,f j A lf! -4 'dj pafzence anal 0rLLLf14c!e lfw' A John Adamson B. S. and M. Ed. Waynesburg College Pennsylvania State College Health and Physical Education Basketball Coach Theme Song: Happy Days Are Here Again Jane Anderson B. S. Waynesburg College Latin, French Theme Song: C'est si' Bon Frank R. Bonifield B. S. Ohio University Civics, Pennsylvania History Coach-Wrestling, Baseball Theme Song: Take Me Out to the Ballgame 5 Marilyn Auld B. S. Indiana State Teachers College Business English, General Business Training Theme Song: Lovely to Look At June Burgbacher Wilharm B. S. West Virginia University Home Economics F. H. A. Club Theme Song: Enicy Yourself Mrs. Louella Caldwell A. B. Waynesburg College English Theme Song: Happiness Helen Closser A. B. Waynesburg College English Beta Tri-Hi-Y Theme Song: Sophisticated Lady Walter F. Gray Indiana State Teachers College State Permanent Choruses and B Theme Song: Music, Maestro, Please Mrs. John Carter B. S. West Virginia University Home Economics F. H. A. Club Theme Seng: Homeccolring William Corbett A. B. University of Pittsburgh Driver Education Theme Song: Hot Rod Race William Gray A. B. and M. Ed. Carnegie Institute of Technology University of Pittsburgh General Mathematics, Trigonometry, Solid Geometry Theme Song: Hey Daddy Mary Elizabeth Hackney Grove City College West Virginia University Typing and Shorthand Oracle Theme Song: Personality Mrs. Josephine P. Hill B. S. Waynesburg College Kellogg School cf Physical Ed. Battle Creek College West Virginia Unfversity Physical Education G. A. A. and Cheerleaders Theme Song: Because You're You Arthur W. Lindley B. S. and M. Ed. University of Pittsburgh Problems of Democracy American History Theme Song: Your Land and My Land 6 Shirley Hieftie A. B. Waynesburg College English, Latin Forensics Theme Song: Smiles Frances Johnson A. B. and B. M. Waynesburg College Carnegie Institute of Technology Algebra, General Mathematics Theme Song: Them Their Eyes Mrs. louise .I. Martin B. S. and M. S. Waynesburg College Florida State College for Women General Science Photography Club Theme Song: Louise I Harley Swart B. S. Pennsylvania State College Vocational Agriculture F. F. A. Theme Song: A Bushel and a Peck Clyde Porter B. S. Waynesburg College Physics, Chemistry Science Club Theme Song: -lvst One More Chance l,,' ' I L. X i Belle M. Ullom Anna G. Meighen A. B. Waynesburg College World History, Civics Pennsylvania History Theme Song: Sweet and Lovely Ruth E. Nichols A. B. and B. S. in L. S. Waynesburg College Western Reserve University Librarian Library Science Club Theme Song: Look For the Silver Lining Louisa C. Smith A. B. Allegheny College English Theme Song: Always Waynesburg College Plane Geometry, Arithmetic Algebra Alpha Tri-Hi-Y Theme Song: Belle, Belle, My Liberty Belle Mrs. Lucy Lemmon B. S. and R. N. Western Reserve School Nurse Theme Song: Need You Mrs. Mamie Bonham Washington Business School School Secretary Theme Song: Get Out Those Old Records 7 Lois Myers A. B. and M. A. Waynesburg College University of Colorado Biology, General Science Nature Study Club Theme Song: The Vagabond H. Porter Rinehart A. B. and M. A. Waynesburg College Columbia University Art Art Club, Photography Advisor for Yearbook Theme Song: The Old Master Painter John B. Stone B. S. California State Teachers College lndustrial Arts 81 Farm Shop Theme Song: The Best Things in Life are Free Jane! ,MA jmf Sf .fdfovufwf n M gfdtddefi mfs, fag,- V 1 lub, LW if Q. 77 'XJ 3 I Q 'Z' L '- f X S . I0' 'N 2, 5?-0 E 3, X . 2,41 752' 5. .L ' J L 4 , ! I Tm 5 A I , , 4- X X f- I . xx . iii ,-A, , X rl! J I 7 I' 2 ,ZQ J' ,ff-f ' 7 Q 'ifgrglgff i , I I , 5 X vb - ,rrgfx 'N' f' -i: ,,.--1 I iii S X- .1 1 1 D . X x X 4! W X X X X Y !2f XV X Z! ff i X f' XX Don, IBIRIEWER 0 .lames Barclay, Milton Netcher, Pat McClain, Gayle Porter amor 64455 men you Game fo My gym! of Lt perks! may The Class of 1952 has at last reached its goal. We are now Seniors and are on our way to becoming future leaders of our country. The Seniors are very proud of their stand- ing in school activities. We started out as shy Freshman, eager to become a distinguished part of the life of Waynesburg High School. We first gained recognition for ourselves when we won first place in the Math test given at the college for Freshman. We also participated in sports and the social activity of the school. Our Sophomore year we had gained more self-confidence as we became bett.-er acquainted J . IVA LEA BAILEY Theme Song- My Fair Lady As pure as a pearl, and as perfect, A noble and innocent girl. Activities: Girls Chorus 'l-2-3: Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-4, Ora- cle Stafif Typist 4, Home Room Sec, 3. YVONNE BAKER Theme Song- Did You Ever See A Dream Walking Her very frowns are fairer far, Than smiles of other maidens are. Activities: Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4, G. A. A. 3-4. with the customs and life in Waynesburg High School. As Juniors we proved that our class could participate in any sport or activity and come through with fiying colors. This was shown by our boys who took part in all the sports. Now that we are Seniors we feel sure that we have set a good example of sportsmanship and scholastic ability for other classes to follow. We know in the years to come that the mem- bers of our class will show themselves ready to meet any new experience with courage and ability. JAMES ALBERT BARCLAY Theme Song- Prince Charming There never was such beauty in another man, Nature made him, and then broke the mould. Activities: Football i-2-3-4: Wrest- ling 2-35 Letterman's Club 3-4, Ora- cle Staff 45 Home Room Rep. 4, Class Pres. 45 Sec.-Treas. af Letter- man Club 4. BARBARA BARNA Theme Song- You and Your Beau- tiful Eyes And as the bright sun glorifies the skies, So is her face iIlumin'd with her eyes. Activities: Girls Chorus 2-3-47 Mixed Chorus 47 G. A. A. i-2-3-4, Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-4. JO ANN ELIZABETH BARNHART Theme Song- Bashful O then I saw her eye was bright, A well of love, a spring of light. ROSEMARY LANE BARR Theme Song- Rose, Rose, I Love You Her beauty twinkleth like a star, Within the frosty night. Activities: First year at W. H.S.: Senior Y-Teens: L'brary Science Club iTreas.J: Glee Club: G. A.A.: Choral Club: Assistant Librarian in Glenville. WILLIAM BLAIR BENNETT Theme Song- Ain't Misbehaving How beautiful is youth, How bright it gleams with its illu- sions, aspirations, and dreams. Activities: Home Room Represen- tative 'I-2-3-4: Art Club 2-3-4: Wrestling 'l-4: Football 2-3. DONALD J. BREWER Theme Song- The Old Master Painter ln framing an artist, art hath thus decreed, To make some good, but others to 1 xceed. Activities: Art Club 2-3-4: Oracle Art Editor 3-4: Library Science 3-4, GEORGE H. BUCHANAN Theme Song- Don't Fence Me ln Patient and still, and full of good will. Activities: F. F. A. 2-3-4, Wrestling Manager 2. DONNA RAE BURGE Theme Song- Enjoy Yourself Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep. Activities: F. H. A. l-2-3-4. HELEN LOUISE BARNHART Theme Song- A Little Bit of Heaven As pure in thought as angels are, To know her was to love her. Activities: F. H. A. 3-4: Oracle Typ- ist 4. BENJAMIN A. BELL Theme Song- Fun and Fancy Free Happy am I: from care I'm free, Why aren't they all contented like me? Activities: Basketball l-2-3-4: Base- ball l-2-3-4: Football 4: Letterman's Club 3-4: Band 2-3: Nature Study 2-3. PATRICIA ANN BISSETT Theme Song- 2-1 Hours of Sun- shine The joy of youth and hearth her eyes display'd, And ease of heart her every look conveys. ALBERT J. BROWN Theme Song- Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning l am sure care's an enemy of life. Activities: F. F. A. 3-4: Bowling Club 4. MARTHA EUE BULJAT Theme Song- Personality You know me, my manners. JAMES A. BUSSEY Theme Song- He's a Real Gone Guy Care to our coffin odds a nail, no doubt, And every grin, so merry, draws one out. Activities: Wrestling 2-3-4: Foot- ball 3-4: Letterman's Club 4. NORMAN GLENN CAMPBELL Theme Song- Don't Blame Me Worth, courage, honor, these indeed, Your substance and birthright are. Activities: Nature Study 4. ROBERT CARPENTER Theme Song- He Will Under- stand l profess not talking: only this, Let each man do his best. Activities: F. F. A. 3-4: Nature Study 4. LOIS MARGARET CLUTTER Theme Song- My Wedding Day Her modest looks the cottage may adorn, Sweet as the primrose peeps be- neath the thorn. Activities: F. H. A. 4. ERNEST CROUSE Theme Song- lt's So Peaceful in the Country Hear me a little while, for I have been silent so long. Activities: Wrestling 2-3-4: F. F. A. 2-3-4, Nature Study Club 3. JORETTA DAVIS Theme Song- Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure, And pleasure my bus'ness. Activities: Band l-2-3-4, Beta Tri- Hi-Y 1-2: Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-4, Cam- era Club 4: Newspaper l-2: G.A.A. l-2: Orchestra 3-4: Bowling Club 3: Forensics 2: Minstrel 2-3-4: Coun- ty Band 2-3-4: Junior Play 3. BEATRICE K. DEVER KING Theme Song- You'll Never Walk Alone She walks in beauty like the night, Of cloudless chimes and starry skies. Q. GLADYS JEAN CAMPBELL Theme Song- Something Wond:r- ful Bright as the sun, her eyes the gazers strike, And like the sun, they shine on all alike. Activities: Ninth Grade Riverside Junior High Reporter for River- side Monitor : Third Base on River- side Softball team: Chorus, Oper- ctta-Galloping Ghost: Home Room Pres.: Student Speaker at Gradua- tion: Waynesburg G. A. A. 2-3-47 Girls' Chorus 2-3-4: Mixed Chorus 2-4: Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2: Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-4. FLORENCE CLARK Theme Song- After Graduation Day.. You may wear your virtues as a crown as you walk through life serenely. Activities: F. H. A. 4. DOLORES JEAN CONRAD Theme Song- Undecided Mebby to mean yes and say no comes natural to women. Activities: Beta Tri-Hi-Y l-2, G. A. A. 1-2-3-4: B-Squad Cheerleader 3: A-Squad Cheerleader 4: Home Room Secretary 3-4: Newspaper Typist 4: Bowling Club 4. MARLENE CUMMINS Theme Song- Sweet and Lovely Yet graceful ease, and sweetness void of pride. Might hide her faults, if belles had faults to hide. Activities: G. A. A. 'l-2-S-4: Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2: Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: Bowling Club 4: Tattling Trans- mitter 4: Oracle 4: Forensics 2. ORA MAE DAVISON Theme Song- There's Music in the Air Her eyes were deeper than the depth of waters stilled at even. Activities: G.A.A. l-2-3-4, M'xed Chorus 2-3-4: Girls' Chorus Q-3-4: Forensics 2. ELINOR DODGE Theme Seng- Just a Regular Girl True happiness is to no spot con- fined, If you preserve a firm and constant mind. Activities: Library Science Club 4. DOLORES JEAN DUKATE Theme Song- My Favorite Dream Tis not a lip, or eye, we beauty call, But the ioint force and full result of all. Activities: Band 'I-2-3-45 Chorus 2- 3-45 G. A. A, 'l-2-3-45 Beta Tri-Hi-Y 'l-25 Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-45 Forensics 25 Newspaper 4 lTypistl5 Oracle Typ- ist 45 Camera Club 45 Mixed Chorus 45 Minstrel 3-45 Miss Merrie Christ- mas Attendant 35 All County Band 2-3-4. ANDREW PAUL FABIAN Theme Song- I'll Get By But he whose inborn worth his acts commend, of gentle soul, to human race a friend. Activities: Football i-2, PAULA INEZ GARDNER Theme Song- Just Like A Rose To see her is to think her quiet, To know her is to share her mirth. Activities: Beta Tri-Hi-Y 'l-25 Alpha 3-45 G. A. A. l-2-3-45 Oracle Typ- ist 4. DOROTHY L. GRANLEE Theme Song- The Song Is You She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with. Activities: G. A. A. 2-3-45 Sports- head 35 Girls' Basketball Team 2- 3-45 General Home Economics 'I-2. EVA JANE HANCOCK Theme Song- But Beautiful For when with beauty we can virtue ioin, ' We paint the semblance of a form divine. Activities: Beta Tri-Hi-Y I, V. Pres. 'I5 Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-4, Pres. 45 Girls' Chorus I-3-45 Mixed Chorus 3-45 Home Room Sec. I5 Home Room Pres. 45 Maryland High School 25 Oracle Typist 4. WILLIAM F. HEFT Theme Song- Billy Boy For his thoughts as paddles served him, and his wishes served to guide him. Activities: Football 2-3-45 Letter- man's Club 3-45 Art Club 3-4, Sec. 45 F. F. A. 2-35 Bowling Club 3, Pres. 3. DORIS ALDENE DUNN Theme Song- A Friend of Yours Humility, that low, sweet root, From which all heavenly virtues shoot. Activities: G.A.A. l-2-3-45 Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-4. IRVIN FUNK Theme Song- And So To Sleep Again Mon is of soul and body, formed for deeds of high resolve5 on fancy's boldest wing. Activities: Band 2-35 Wrestling I. MARY LOU GOODEN Theme Song- You Red Head And fair was her sweet bodie, Yet fairer was her mind. Activities: Beta Tri-Hi-Y l-25 Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-45 G. A. A. 3-45 G. A. A. Basketball 3-45 General Home Econ- omics l-25 Vocational Home Ec 3-4. RUBY JO GUMP Theme Song- With a Song ln My Heart Her voice was like some sweet instrument, that had iust been put in tune. Activities: Girls' Chorus I-2-3-45 Alp a Tri-Hi-Y 45 Operetta l-45 F ensics l-3-45 Mixed Chorus I-2- -45 President 45 Girls' Trio 2-3-45 Minstrel 1-2-3-45 Music Appreciation 'I-2-3: District Chorus 45 Forensics l-3-4. JOSEPH L. HEADLEE Theme Song- Strike Up the Band Rata tatat tatat tata and tumpity um tum tum, There's bushels of fun in that for the boy with the little red drum. Activities: Band 1-2-3-4, Manager 3, Pres. 45 Orchestra 3-45 Mixed Chorus 45 Camera Club 2-3-4, Pres. 35 Oracle 35 Junior Class Play 35 Minstrel 3-45 Student Council 3-4, Pres. 4. EARL LLOYD HENDERSON Theme Song- For He's a Jolly Good Fellow He was six foot o' man, Clear grit and human nature. Activities: Science Club 25 Basket- ball l-2-3-45 Football 'I-2-3-45 Track 15 Baseball 2-3-45 Letterman's Club 3-45 Student Council 45 Bowling Club 3-4. JOHN HIGGINS Theme Song- Mr. Touchdown The muscles of his brawny arms, Are strong as iron bands. Activities: Football 'I-2-3-45 Wrest- ling I-2-3-45 Track 'I-25 Letterman's Club 2-3-45 Home Room Represen- tative 3. BARBARA LEE HOUSTON Theme Song- School Days My early and invincible love of reading, I would not exchange for the treasures of lndia. Activities: Beta Tri-Hi-Y I-25 Art Club-2, Secretary5 Library Science 35 Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-45 G. A. A. 4. JAY HUFFMAN Theme Song- Nevertheless His words are bonds, his oaths are oraclesp His love sincere, his thoughts im- maculate. Activities: Wrestling I-3-45 Rifle Club I5 Home Room Representative 4. THELMA HUGHES Theme Song- Pretty Baby How sweet and gracious, even in common speech, ls that fine sense which we call courtesy. Activities: G. A. A. l-2-3-45 Treas. 3-45 Oracle Staff Typist 4. NANCY JO HUPP Theme Song- There's A Rainbow Round My Shoulder Good-humor only teaches charms to last, Still makes new conquests and maintains the past. Activities: G. A. A. T-2-3-45 Beta Tri-Hi-Y I-25 Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-4. SELBY W. JACOBS Theme Song- I Have But One Heart His life was gentle, and the ele- ments so mix'd in him, that Na- might stand up, and say to all the world, 'this is a man'. Activities: Student Council 15 Class Officer I5 Basketball 25 Track 2. BETTY L. HILVERDING Theme Song- Pretty Eyed Baby Where did you get your eyes so blue? Out of the heaven as I came through. Activities: Girls' Chorus 2-3-45 G. A. A. i-2-3-45 Mixed Chorus 4. ALICE RUTH ANN HOY Theme Song- Ain't She Sweet? Grace was in her steps, heaven in her eyes, In every gesture dignity and love. Activities: Beta Tri-Hi-Y 'I5 Art Club 2-3-45 Girls' Chorus I-2-3-45 Mixed Chorus 45 Tatling Transmitter 3-45 Art Editor 3-45 Bowling Club 45 G. A. A. 1-2-3-4, Secretary 4. SAM HUFFMAN Theme Song- Sam Was a Man The man of independent mind, He looks and laughs at a' that. Activities: Football I-25 Wrestling I5 Camera Club 35 Bowling Club 35 Science Club 25 Rifle Club 15 Track 3. CHARLES E. HIJNNELL Theme Song- Charlie, My Boy Loathing pretense, he did with cheerful will, What others talked of while their hands were still. Activities: Wrestling 'l-2-3-45 Wrest- Ier's Club 45 F. F. A. 2-3-4. BEN W. JACOBS Theme Song: The Happy Farmer He who sows courtesy, reaps friendships, and he who plants kindness, gathers love. Activities: Wrestling 45 Wrestling Club 4. LLEWELLYN WALKER JOHNSON, JR. Theme Song: Lucky, Lucky, Lucky Men Formed on the good old plan, A true and brave and downright honest man. Activities: Football l-2-3-45 Wrest- ling I-2-3-45 Track I-2-35 Class Officer i5 Attendant I. RICHARD E. KAMERER Theme Song- Open the DOOI' Richard For modes of faith let graceless zealots flight, His can't be wrong, whose life is in the fight. Activities: Center Twp. High School I-2-3: F. F. A. I-2-3: Band 1-2-3. AUDREY RUTH KIGER Theme Song- Little Audrey Says The light of love, the purity of grace, The mind, the music breathing from her face. Activities: Beta Tri-Hi-Y 'I-2, Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-4, Treasurer 4: Girls Chorus 4: Mixed Chorus 4: Orches- tra 41 G. A. A. 1-2-3-47 Home Room Sec. 3, President 4, County Band 3-4. MARY LOUISE KING Theme Song- On the Sunny Side of the Street Kind words, like favorite flowers, are admired by all. RUTH KNISLEY Theme Song- If You Knew Suzie Her air, her manners, all who saw admired, Ccurteous though coy, and gentle though retired. Activities: Girls' Chorus 2-3: F. H. A. 4, Secretary 47 Home Room Rep. 4. MARCIA K. LEMMON Theme Song- You're So Fine No lady so fair, was e'er known to wear a more contented air. Activities: Orchestra 'l-3: Chorus 2-3: Library Science Club 2-3: Ora- cle 2, Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4: G. A. A. 3-4. MARY ELIZABETH LIGHTNER Theme Song- An Apple Blossom Wedding Politeness is to do and say, The kindest thing in the kindest way. Agtivities: Chorus 2-3, G. A. A. 4, LAVERRA KENNEDY Theme Song- Softly As a Morning Sunrise There was a soft and pensive grace, A cast of thought upon her face. Activities: Girls' Chorus If Nature Study Club i. MARY KIGER Theme Song- So Thoughtful of You And violets, transformed to eyes, Enshrined a soul within their blue. NORMA HELEN KING Theme Song- Just One Sweet Rose And like the winds in summer sighing, Her voice was low and sweet. Activ' ies: . HTA. 3-4, Vice Presi- dent . I NALD ET KURTZ Theme Song-- lt's as Simple as That Better to be little and shine, Than to be big and cast a shadow. Activities: Letterman's Club 1-2-3-4: Wrestling 1-2-3-4: Baseball l-2-3-4, Class President 2, President, Letter- man's Club 3: Treasurer, Student Council 3. LORRAINE LEMMON Theme Song- You Must Have been a Beautiful Baby And when a lady's in the case, You know all other thing give place. Activities: G.A.A. 3-4: General Home Economics 'I-2: Vocational Home Economics 3-4. SHIRLEY FAYE LIGHTNER Theme Song- Who Wouldn't Love You? For when does any author in the world, Teach such beauty as a waman's eye? Activities: Beta Tri-Hi-Y lf Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-45 G. A. A. 1-3-45 Art Club 3-4, President 4: Class Secre- tory 3: Junior Play 3: Band I-3-4, Home Room Secretary 3, President 4. MARLENE LONG Theme Song- My Beautiful Lady The glass of fashion, and the mould of form, The observed of all observers. Activities: Bellevue High 'I-2: Y- Teens 1-25 G. A. A. 1-2-3-45 Bowl- ing Club 3-45 General Home Ec. I-25 Vocational Home Ec. 3-4: May Queen Attendant 3. ELEANOR LOUGHMAN Theme Song- Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella l have known your laughter, LW' never known your tears. Activities: Chorus 1-2-3-45 G. A- A. 45 Mixed Chorus 4. JO ANN MATZ Theme Song- Oh! How Delight- ful The hand that hath made YOU fair, hath made you 900'-'l-H Activities: G. A. A. I-2-3-4: 5670 Tri-Hi-Y 1-25 Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: Chorus 2-3-45 Mixed Chorus 2-45 Oracle Staff 3-47 Class Omce' 31 Treasurer. WILLARD LEWIS MCCLAIN Theme Song- Lover Man Forward and frolic Qlee W'-15 there, The will to do, the soul to dare. Activities: Football 2-3-45 Basket- ball 3-45 Track 45 Mixed Chorus 3-45 All County Chorus 45 Letter- man's Club. JOHN V. McKENNA Theme Song-- Johnny Get Your Girl A guarding angel o'er him pre- siding, Doubling his pleasures, and his cares dividing. Activities: Band 1-2-3-45 Basketball 1-3-45 Basketball Manager 3-4: Chorus 45 Wrestling 25 Bowling Club 3-45 High School Play 3-45 Trecs. for Student Day 4. ROBERT McMILLAN Theme Song- Whistle A Happy Tune Angels alone that soar above, enioy such liberty. Activities: Football 3-45 Basketball 'I-2-3-45 Track 35 Student Council 1-2-35 Library Science 2, Secretary5 Letterman's Club 3-4. P- 'l'N A Q RUBY JUNE LOUGH Theme Song- Dearie To see her is to love her, And love but her forever. Activities: G. A. A. 2-3-45 Music Ap- preciation I-25 Home Room Repre- sentative 25 General Home Ec. I-25 Vocational Home Ec. 3-4. PAUL MATHESON Theme Song- My Time of Day True eloquence consists in saying ull that is necessary, and noth- ing but what is necessary. Activities: Nature Study 1-2, Treas- urer 35 Basketball 'I-2-3-45 Baseball 3-45 Football 1-3-45 Letterman's Club 4. PATRICIA ANN McClAIN Theme Song- When Irish Eyes are Smiling lt is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends. Activities: Clendenid High School 1-2-35 Paper and Yearbook typist 3-45 Girls' Chorus 2-3-45 Mixed Chorus 2-3-45 G.A.A. 45 Senior Class Treasurer 45 Library Club 'l- 2-3. JAMES EDWARD MQKENNA Theme Song- Just Taking It Easy Stately and tall he moves in the hall, The chief of a thousand for grace. Activities: Basketball 1-2-3-45 Ora- cle l-25 Student Council I-2-45 Let- terman's Club 3-45 Track I-2-3. THELMA FRANCES McMASTERS Theme Song- Oh! Look-A-There Ain't She Pretty? lf eyes were made for seeing, Then beauty is its own excuse for being. Activities: F. H. A. 1-2-3-4. PATRICIA ANN McNAY Theme Song- I Love the Sunshine of Your Smile This lass so neat, with smiles so sweet, Has won my right good will. Activities: G.A.A. 'l-2-3-45 Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-45 Beta Tri-Hi-Y 1-25 Home Room Vice President 45 Home Room Secretary and Treasurer 35 Newspaper 3-45 Oracle 35 Chorus 2-3. MARY JOAN McNICHOLAS Theme Song- My Happiness You have taught me laughter, ioyousness and light. Activities: Beta Tri-Hi-Y 25 Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-45 Music Appreciation Club l-25 G. A. A. 3-45 Home Room Representative 35 Nature Study Club 4. ALIFF M. MONIGER Theme Song- Lovely To Look At When I behold o face so fair, So sweet a look so soft an air. Activities: G. A. A. 2-3-4. BONNIE LEA MOORE Theme Song- Ah! So Pure Her voice was ever soft, Gentle and low, an excellent thing in a woman. PATRICIA F. NELSON Theme Song- Smiling Through Quiet persons often lead more useful and interesting lives than their noisy friends. Activities: G. A. A. 2. ROBERT OLIPHANT Theme Song- One Who Will Understand Our youth we have but today5 We may always find time to grow old. ELIZABETH ANN OWEN Theme Song- Loyal Hearts Will Not Forget Her glorious fancies come from far, Beneath the silver evening star. Activities: Band T-2-3-45 Chorus 'I- 2-3-45 Mixed Chorus 2-3-45 Beta Tri-Hi-Y l-25 Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 2-45 G. A. A. I-2-3-45-Newspaper Staff i-45 Minstrel 3: Orchestra 'I-2-3-4. , I7 v-up CHARLES A. MITCHELL Theme Song- Just a Little Laugh- ter He was indeed the glass5 Wherein the noble youth did dress themselves. Activities: Nature Study 35 Home Room Representative 25 Mixed Chorus I-2-35 Minstrel I-35 Art Club 3-45 Library Science Club 2-4. ALMA SHIRLEY MONINGER Theme Song- Oh! You Beautiful DoIl Thou hast no faults, or I no faults can spy, hkou art all beauty, or all blind- ness l. J Activities: Beta Tri-Hi-Y 1-25 Alpha X'-Tri-Hi-Y 3-4, Sec. 35 Library Science X ub 3-4, Pres. 45 Class V. P. 35 lHome Room Sec. 45 Student Council 4, V. Pres.5 May Queen Attendant X35 Miss Merrie Christmas 45 Maior- ette 2-3-4, Head Maiorette 45 Ora- cle Staff 4. JAMES L. MOORE Theme Song- A Wonderful Guy Whatever he did was done with so much ease, In him 'twas only natural to please. Activities: Football 1-2-35 Basket- ball I-2-3-45 Baseball I-2-3-4: Let- terman's Club 3-4, Officer 4: Sci- ence Club 25 Junior Play 35 Class Officer I5 Student Council 1-25 Home Room Officer 1-4. MILTON NETCHER Theme Song- ln My Merry Olds- mobile Whatever Sceptic could inquire for, For every why he had a where- fore. Activities: Class Officer 45 Library Science Club 2-3-45 Letterman's Club 45 Basketball 'I-3-45 Football 45 Science Club 25 Oracle Staff 45 Bowling Club 3-4. ELAINE OSSO Theme Song- That's the Kind of Gal l Dream Of Her air had a meaning, her move- ments a grace, You turned from the fairest to gaze on her face. Activities: Beta Tri-Hi-Y I-2, Secre- tary 25 Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-45 G. A. A. 2-35 Forensics 25 Art Club 25 Junior Class Play 35 Student Council 35 Class Secretary 25 Oracle Staff 4, Assoc. Editorp Transmitter Typist 45 Home Room Treasurer 45 May Queen Attendant 2. WILLIAM FRANK PARK Theme Song- Here I'II 5tay The reason firm, the temperate will, Endurance, foresight, strength, and skill. Activities: Football 2-3-45 Nature Study 35 Letterman's Club 4. VIRGINIA PARKINSON Theme Song- Your Eyes Have Told Me So For she was iust the quiet kind, whose natures never vary. Activities: F. H. A. 4. WILLIAM H. PHILLIPS Theme Song- My Best To You He is complete in feature: and in mind, With all good grace to grace a gentleman. Activities: Wrestling 2-3: Letter- mon's Club l-2-3-4: Home Room Representative I: Nature Study Club 4. WILLIAM D. REED Theme Song- I'm Late, I'm Late He was a scholar and a ripe good one: Exceeding wise, fair spoken, and persuading. Activities: Student Council 4. SYLVIA MARLENE ROBERTS Theme Song- Life is a Song lt is happy for you that you possess The talent of pleasing with deli- cacy. Activities: G. A. A. 4: G e n e r a I Home Economics 1-2: Vocational Home Economics 3-4. SARA SUE RUTAN Theme Song- Sweet Sue And yet a spirit still, and bright, With something of angelic Iight. Activities: G. A. A. 3-4: Girls' Cho- rus 2-4: F. H.A. 2: Band 4, Ma- iorette: Mixed Chorus 4. PATRICIA JEAN SHAW Theme Song- Ballin the Jock Your beauty is a sword to slay, A torch to overthrow. Activities: G. A. A. 'I-2-3-4: Girls' Chorus 2-4: Mixed Chorus 2-4. WILLIAM PATTERSON Theme Song- No Sad Songs For Men Who does the best that circum- stance allows, Does well, acts nobly, angels could do no more. Activities: Home Room Representa- tive 4: F. F. A. 2-3-4: Band 3-4: Wrestling 4. GAYLE PORTER Theme Song- I Love to Dance Come and trip it as you go, On the light fantastic toe. Activities: G. A. A. 2-3-4: Library Science Club 2-3-4: Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2: Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: Newspaper Staff 3-4: Class Secretary 4. BEVERLY RINEHART Theme Song- Hea rtbreaker She's gone like Alexander To spread her conquests farther. Activities: Beta Tri-Hi-Y I-2, Presi- dent 2: Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: Library Science Club 2-3-4: G. A. A. 2-3-4: Tatling Transmitter Typist 4: Oracle Typist 4: Home Room Secretary 2-4, Vice President 3. ALVIN LEE RUSH Theme Song- Time On My Hands lt is good to be merry and wise, It is good to be honest and true. Activities: Football 2, Manager 3: Wrestling 'I-2-3-4: Library Science Club 3. MARY CAROLYN SAYERS Theme Song- You Ought to be in Pictures A mist about her beauty clings Like a thin cloud before a star. Activities: Home Room Sec. 3, Vice Pres. 4: Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Sec. 4: Mixed Chorus 4: Maiorette 2-3-4: G. A. A. 'I-2-3-4: Sportshead 2: Outdoor Sportshead 3: Vice Presi- dent 4: Basketball Team 2-3-4: Newspaper Typists 4: Usher 2-3-4: Head Usher 4. CHARLES SHIRK Theme Song- Look For The Silver Lining A little nonsense now and then, Is relished by the wisest man. Activities: Wrestling 'I-2-3-4: Let- terman's Club 3-4: Home Room Representative 3: Band 1-2-3-4. DOROTHY ALICE SHRIVER Theme Song- Youth and Spring Of all the parts the eyes express The sweetest kind of bashfulnessf' Activities: G. A. A. 3-4. DONNIS SHULTZ Theme Song- Start Ott Each Day With a Song The silence often of pure inno- cense persuades, when speaking fails. Activities: G. A. A. 'l-2. SHIRLEY MAE SMITH Theme Song- Keep on Smiling This is all my choice, my cheer- A mind content, a conscience clear. Activities: Home E: Club 2-3-4. PATRICIA A. SNYDER Theme Song- All American Girl The virtue of her lively looks Excels the precious stone. Activities: G. A. A. 2-3-4, Pres. 4, FERNE ELIZABETH STAGGERS Theme Song- Dark Eyes Black were her eyes as the berry that grows on the thorn by the wayside. Activities: G. A. A. 2-3-4: Nature Study 3-4. NANCY ANN STEVENSON Theme Song-- Speaking of Angels And her modest answer and graceful air, Showed her wise and good as she is fair. Activities: Student Council I-2-3, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4: Beta Tri-Hi-Y 'l-23 Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-4, V. Pres. 3: Girls' Chorus I-2-3-4, V. Pres. 3, Pres. 4, Oracle l-3-4, Asst. Ed. 3, Ed. 4: Class Treas. 2: Mixed Chorus 4: Cheerleader 3-4, Head 4, News- paper 'ly May Queen Attendant l. Oracle Staff 3-4, Home Room Rep- X resentative 3. tw N N STELLA MAE SHRIVER Theme Song- Bluebird of Happi- ness The heart whose softness harmon- ized the whole: And, oh! the eyes was in itself ca soul. MARY LOU SMITH Theme Song- Swinging on a Star O, thou are fairer than the even- inq air, Clad in the beauty of a thousand stars. Activities: F. H. A. 2: G. A. A. 3-4. SHIRLEY SUE SNIDER Theme Song- 'A' You're Ador- able A form more fair, a face more sweet, Ne'er has it been my lot to meet. Activities: Usher 2-3-47 Band I-2- 3-4. Treas. 'lf Orchestra 3-45 Girls' Chorus 2-4: Mixed Chorus 2-4, V. Pres. 4: Art Club 2, Treas. 2: May Queen Attendant l-2: G. A. A. I-2- 3-4, Sportshead 4: Minstrel 3-4, Class Pres. 3: Student Council 2: Oracle Typist 4: Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: All County Band 2-3-4, Tournament Queen Attendant I-2. AUDRA ARLENE SPRAGG Theme Song- A Bluebird on My WindowsilI l see how thine eye would emu- late the diamond: Thou hast the right arched beauty of the brow. Activities: Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, G. A. A 'I-2-3-4, Girls' Chorus 3-4: Mixed Chorus 4. NANCY LEE STAGGERS Theme Song- Little Angel Thine eyes are springs in whose serene, and silent waters, heaven is seen. Activities: Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2: Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-4. E. WINIFRED STILES Theme Song- A Rosewood Spinet Her ivory hands on the ivory keys Strayed in a fitful fantasy. Activities: Tri-Hi-Y 'l-2-3-4, Girls' Chorus 'I-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-4. MARY EILEEN SWEENEY Theme Song- Oh What a Pal Was Mary My tongue within my lips I reign, For who talks much, must talk in vain. Activities: F. H. A. I-25 G. A. A. 3-4. JAMES FREDERICK THOMAS Theme Song- Happy Talk Such incredible swiftness, that I almost lost my breath. Activities: Football 2-3-45 Wrestling 3-45 Track 2-3-45 Letterman's Club 3-4. CHRISTINA TUKESBREY Theme Song- My Sunshine What's female beauty, but an air divine, Through which the minds' all-gentle graces shine! Activities: Forensics 25 Orchestra 2- 3-45 G. A. A. 'I5 Chorus 3-45 Mixed Chorus 45 Band 'I-2-3-4. I. ALMA VICTOR - Theme Song- Wonderful One Why, lovely charmer, tell me why, So very kind and yet so shy? Activities: G. A. A. 3-45 Cheer- leader 4. MARTHA ANN WHITING ieme Song- When Your Heart's On Easy Street A face with gladness overspread. Soft smiles by human kindness bred. Activities: G. A. A. 'I-2-3-45 Beta Tri-Hi-Y I-25 Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-45 Band 'l-2-45 Girls' Chorus I-2: For- ensics 25 Camera Club 3-45 News- paper I-2-3-45 Orchestra 4, Sec't. 45 Music Appreciation 25 Mixed Chorus 2. DOLORES JEAN WILLARD Theme Song- Getting to Know You Her eyes as stars of twilight fair, like twinkles too, her dusky hair. WIS F. THARP hemg Song- You're the Top h of icy surmounts of i Span, ugh is common to the ' an X V LX DOROTHY THOMPSON I ik Theme Song- Jack! Jack! Jack! For every age has its pleasures, Its style of wit, and its own ways. ctivities: G.A.A. 'I-2-3-45 Beta 4 F,-Tri-Hi-Y I-25 Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-45 T Chorus 3-45 Mixed Chorus 45 Home Bfulkom Sec't 2. DELORES JEAN TUSTIN Theme Song- Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair She smiles and smiles and will not sigh. Activities: Girls' Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 4. DENNY WALTERS Theme Song- You Don't Know How Lucky You Are Learning by study must be won5 'Twas ne'er entailed from son to son. Activities: Science Club 25 Library Science 45 Home Room Representa- tive 4: Mixed Chorus 2. ELIZABETH HELEN WILBERT Theme Song- Keep On The Sunny Side She looked a little wistfully Then went her sunsh'ne way. Activities: G. A. A. 'I-2-3-45 Bowl- ing Club 3-45 Camera Club 4. MARTHA WILLIAMSON Theme Song-- Spread o Little Sun- shine That caressing and exquisite grace-never bold, Ever oresent-which iust a few women possess. Activities: Bond I-2-3-45 Orches- tra 'I-2-3-45 Chorus 'I-2-3-45 Mixed Chorus 2-3-45 G. A. A. 'I-2-3-45 Beta Tri-Hi-Y I-25 Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-45 Home Ec Club I5 Tatling Transmit- ter 45 Oracle Typist 45 Minstrel 3-4. BETTY EILENE WILSON Theme Song-- Beautiful, Beautiful Brown Eyes Whence is thy learning? Hath thy toil O'er books consumed the midnight oil? Activities: Girls Chorus 1-2-3-45 Mixed Chorus 2-45 G. A. A. I-2-35 Beta Tri-Hi-Y I-25 Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: Newspaper Reporter 'I-25 Newsoaper Typist 45 Oracle Typist 45 Private Secretory 45 Camera Club 3-45 Bowling Club 45 Forensics 25 Home Room Treasurer 25 Home Room Secretary 3-45 Minstrel 4. HOWARD L. WILSON Theme Song- All the Things You Are He was capable of imagin'ng all, of arranging all, and of doing everything. Activities: Basketball I-2-3, Man- ager5 Nature Study 2-3-45 Camera Club 3-4, President 45 Bowling 45 Band 'I-2-3-45 Mixed Chorus 2-3-45 Stage Director I-2-3-45 Library Sci- ence 35 Minstrel 2. ROBERT LEROY WISE Theme Song-- Aren't You Glad You're You? Tho' modest, on his unembarrass'd brow Nature had written-'Gentleman'. Activities: F. F. A. 2-3-4. GERALD C. WRIGHT Theme Song- l'm a Little Busy Body Let them call it mischief5 When it is past and prospered 'twill be virtue. Activities: Wrestling 'I-2-3-45 Track I-2-3-45 Science Club 2. CHARLES ZIMMERMAN Theme Sing- Women! Women! Women! And some that smile have in their hearts millions of mischief. Activities: Basketball I-2-3-45 Foot- ball 3-45 Baseball 3-45 Letterman's Club 45 Bowling Club 3-45 Nature Study Club 3-45 Home Room Repre- sentative 4. WILLIAM DONALD WILSON Theme Song- Do I Worry? My only books were women's looks And folly's all they've taught me. Activities: Football I5 Basketball 25 Track 'I-2-3-45 Mixed Chorus 3-45 Art Club 35 Camera Club 35 Pho- tography Club 2-3-4, Pres. 4, V. Pres. 35 Wrestling 3-4. MARY ELIZABETH WISE Theme Song- My Pretty Girl Her free behavior, winning looks Would make a lawyer burn his books. Activities: F. H. A. 2-35 G. A. A. 3-45 General Home Ec. I-25 Vocational Home Ec. 3-4. WYNONA WISE Theme Song- Hair of Gold, Eyes cf Blue lf to her share some female errors fall, Look on her face, and you'll for- get them all. Activities: Band 3-4, Maiorette5 Girls Chorus 2-45 Mixed Chorus 45 Beta Tri-Hi-Y I-25 Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 3-45 Bowling Club 45 G. A. A. 1-2- 3-4. B. LORETTA WRIGHT Theme Song- Wedding Bells The thing that goes farthest to- wards making life worthwhile, That costs the least, and does the most, is iust a pleasant smile. Activities: G. A. A. I-2-3-45 Chorus 2-3-45 Mixed Chorus 4. mm EM Mom Q! OW 2:1 QQVVLIS xjnflfeif LOCK C UTI 4-ou .If TAIHY RAR rv rv GCOU OLE. IXLIUTH .EA ShE:THE.AR'I'S ALL AITH OW SHUT? Ahhhhl Ma f' rv' A 'SME H' TH'-' KICKCFF! , CANDY? f-px 'Y' . . Q x 2 . N ,, ,., A LIT'rv.f PHCNXNIE L- -- -I '- ' 23 gR9 M03 M0 JQH NAV-RCW UCC N 51 9 eil ,G o 4? 4'JV A GQY' 74 ff QQ! I' Y' QI Nvvs 9? 0 eiyge afqo' gdiiie' 0' oEu0niS 9 Q we Sugar 71180 aM 49 Q Y flew 3a 9 V6 ay ' J R G ysawplm . QV B sm Qllve QQ L w 'Sou-HN vm SMU v'esQ,9' 9 aoklhlg, x 9 1 'Na-m MAR-V c. SA 6. S0 en, V- -469' 5400! LAW 4 Nl iq Q? Aifwauq J Q u ,Q 'ky F J 4 Y X X 26 I Don Lemmon, Dolores Wilson, Martha Jean Wood, Jackie Stoup omior 64455 7 cjlzere 5 Qeaf ay om in The Junior Class ot Waynesburg High School is iustly proud of its activities this year. Only three years ago we were shy, little, green freshmen carrying around with us the black and blue marks the upper classmen so aptly branded us with. As the next school year rolled around we began to really participate in the various activities and many of our members devel- oped into outstanding athletes and leaders. Now as Juniors we feel we are full- fiedged members of our Alma Mater and are trying to contribute our most to make it better every day. We sponsored a Talent Show and had several concessions and sweater hops to raise money for the Junior-Senior Prom, which is under the supervision of our Class. We also think we have the best cheering section in the school Cnot that we're bragging or anythingl and hope our spirit and determination have often led our teams to victory. We honestly believe we have proven ourselves worthy in keeping up with the other classes in scholastic and other likewise impor- tant achievements. As prospective Seniors we hope we will live up to our own standards and that our happy iourney through Waynesburg High School shall not pass by unnoticed. un for 0175 First row, left to right-Reed Hoge, Norman Davidson, Charles Dunn, Conrad Huffman, Bill Black, Don Gor- man, Albert Daniels, Bill Cox, Delmont Conklin, George Kerr, Earl Beabout. Second row, left to right-Charles Geho, Thomas Berryhill, Robert Henderson, Sam Francis, Jack Jones, James Barnhart, Dick Bonifield, Charles Fox, Raymond Brewer. Third row, left to right-Joe Cooper, Richard Fabian, Bill Hundertmark, Bill Husk, Bob Collins, Charles Calvert, Raymond Husk, Glenn Fox, Bob Jacobs, Tom Bower. . 7. f l4l'Zl0l lil' 5 First row, left to right-Leoda Finnegan, Marilyn Smith, Shirley Higgins, Barbara Chastain, Dorothy Dittman, Lida Howard, Sarah Fuller, Wilma Grimm, Mary Lou Crouse, Alberta Cogar, Virginia Acklin, Merle Frost. Second row, left to right-Elizabeth Artis, Mary Cain, Ruth Bell, Betty Black, Helen Buccarelli, Norma Jean Hewitt, Mary Belle Ewart, JoAnn Grant, Betty Carol Canan, Joan Forrest, Shirley Harker, Mary Dains. Third row, left to right-Louise Conkey, Mary Carter, Sarah Hoskins, Carol Grimm, Wilma Fcnner, Shirley Fuller, Shirley Bissett, Mary Higgins, Mary Herrington, Jean Clark, Carolyn Smith, Joetta Anderson, Betty Hoy. mnior 0175 I First row, left to right-John Lacava, Jim Rose, Mark Moore, Francis Tustin, Gary S'oncr, Marvin Lemmon, Jim Stewart, Gerald Kiger, Arthur McHenry, Kinsey Kiger, Charles Taylor, Jim Fieldson. Second row, left to right-Jack Rush, Don Lemmon, Bob Shirk, Mike Yanalx, Duane Shaw, John Lemmon, Bob Wilson, Lewis Moore, Don Rice, Keith Kuhn, Still Smith, Bob Thompson. Third row, left to right-Charles Sturm, Donald Patterson, John Summersgill, Bob McCall, Bcb Stockdale, Roland Kiger, Marvin Wilson, Jim Minor, John McCollum, Ed Manifold, Bob Pierce, Vincent Matz. nnior First row, left to right-Shirley Seiler, Martha Jean Wood, Janie Miller, Patty Riley, Delores Wilson, Shirley Kilmer, Phyllis Wilson, Myra Johnson, Nancy Morris, Jackie Sfoup, Dcnna Lee Masters, Joanna Moore. Second rcw, left to right-Pat Stalnaker, Norma Lindley, Diane Morris, Edna Moore, Carolyn Taylor, Alice Otero, Jean Parry, Barbara Yoders, Mary Lou Moore, Margaret Mitchell, Mary Jane Osso. Third row, left to right-Frankie McCurdy, Roberta Kridle, Dorothy Waychoff, Ruth Stafford, Myrtle Strawn, Patty Frazer, Joyce Phillips, Patty Rutan, Nettie Strope, Mary Lou Sims, Ruth Ann Mitchell, Peggy Wunder, 29 mon? 1 ovwenim 1 KILLICK! WWLLAR SMILE Jlfl' L. r,I?vIl3 TAXI! JUCYF A GANG Qi' GREYNIFI FALSE? 1-mm AT soma ,f , W- Q ,Tv -eq., AIWT M, BEAUTY MTD THE Biinisi' bw S 2 .Af T7 'R' TTC x 8 I3 GUST? woe 'xoxox BUDDIES 30 .5-T LA! 'IP T ,X 'TEE Grover Phillippi, Tom Crouse, Joe Ayersman, Sharon Moninger ,Sap 0l'1'L0l 9 KKCLZ55 cgifairwag fo fire .Siam On September 7, 1950 we entered Waynesburg High School as bewildered and confused Freshmen. Soon we began to feel more at ease and many members of our class began to participate in social, scholastic, and athletic events of the school. We were very proud when one of our class members showed his wrestling ability by winning the W.P.l.A.L. wrestling championship. Many other mem- bers of our class also began to show their ability in various fields. When we came back after a pleasant summer, as Sophomores we really began to take our place in the activities of our school. Many of the boys began to play a prominent part in all the athletic events. The girls also began to play their part by participating in the various social clubs and organizations. We feel that we have been of some credit to our high school and we are very proud of our accomplishments as the Sophomore class. As we look back over our two years in high school, we do so with pride. We remember our many good times and our good friends. It is with some slight regret but with definite eagerness that we leave our Sophomore year. We are looking forward to going on in the same way in our Junior year. We also expect to take our place as upperclossmen and reach new heights and new goals. 0,0 fLOWL0l l! 075 First row, left to right-Jack Blealcney, Edward Herrod, L. Beabout, Bill Bracey, Charles Cunningham, George Cumpston, Joe Ayersman, Jim Byard, Arnold Conard, Tom Crouse, Bill Berryhill, Fred Dulaney. Second row, left to right-Charles Hunnel, Jack Cain, Ronald Graham, John Eddy Gump, Jim Hart, Robert Corwin, Willis Fox, Jim Bland, Tom Dulaney, Earnest Hoffman. Third row, left to right-Frank Burge, John Barger, Darrel Knicely, Donald Karvan, Vernon Conlcle, Robert Criss, Stoy Clutter, David Ailes, Kenny Baily, Doug Barna, John Dobosh, Jack Clayton, Furman Fox. 0,9 Lomore gif 5 First row, left to right-Mariorie Hayes, Jo Ann Knisley, Earline King, Charlotte Heasley, Hope Will, Viola Ander- scn, Henrietta Conkle, Mary lee Hewitt, Patty Davis, Joy Curlin, Elma King, Bedivere Clark, Nila Elks, Mabel Gilbert, Sandy Berryhill. Second row, left to right-Mary Gump, Virginia Austin, Laura Elks, Jennie Lou Fredley, Virgie Kelley, Myra Hildreath, Sue Byard, Vivian Anderson, Phoebe Barr, Phyllis Cumberledge, Jean Eddy, Helen Hoy, Peggy Hoy. Third row, left' to right-Marlyn Antill, Pat Eddy, Shirley Henderson, Nora Garber, Donna Conkey, Ruth Dains, Pat Cooke, Shirley Hoffman, Grace Kent, Rita Lapping, Nancy Clark, Peggy Cox, Patty Clayton. First row, left to Tom Wilbert, Patrick Potts, Tom Orndoff, Second row, left Dick Statler, .7 0!9A0l'I'l-0l Q 075 right-Albert Zimmerman, Herbert Wise, Jay Sipes, Robert Seiler, Henry Stewart, Ronnie Porter, Leonard Rutan, Bill Patton, Raymond Tennent. to right-James Morris, Blaine Roberts, Grover Phillippi, Donnie Watson, Jack Miller, Harry Powell, Reed Taylor, Philip Ycunken, Ronnie Weimer, Allen Thompson. Third row, left to right-Don Rattigan, Bill Shriver, Frank Staggers, Robert McHenry, Ronald Wood, Jim Morris, Henry Stewart, Ronnie Morris, Jack McCorder, John McMasters, Robert Patterson. 33 2 S op zomonf QM First row, left to right-Virginia Scandale, Sandra McDowell, Angela Matz, Anita Netcher, Mary Lou Mitchell, Wilma Jean Martin, Sharon Moninger, Doris McClelland, Helen Rae Schultz, Nellie Wilson, Shirley Victor, Janice Snyder, Phoebe Staggers, Evelyn Leonard, Nancy Warne, Sheila Wright. Second row, left to right-Shirley Tedrow, Lenora Ross, Shirley Swaniger, Shirley Steinmetz, Dena Morris, Lynn Meighen, Viola Wiseman, Delores Wright, Lena Vance, Carolyn Patterson, Jean Modlock, Christine Madias, Elizabeth Zimmerman. Third row, left to right-Arliss Pester, Haddie Orndolt, Laura McCollough, Jane Lohr, Maxine Smith, Loretta Statler, Mandy Pickens, Marilyn Ponzoo, Louise Thomas, Kay Parker, Mary Lou Mundell, Phyllis Yuhase, Virf ginia Smith, Madeline Maley. READY, LW. 1 2 WW QTW' 6, mieff' A--T' ...W V www f- A 1 ,, . J' TMJ. 1 ...M ...IE-.,A,: A .-N 1 1 - .M 'TEN-A ,Wm 'fm .. M ...,, 24 Gaynor Stoner, John Wermecke, Martha Karculas, Carole Whitehill jl 8f5Al'VL6'LlfL C4655 jormy mdfhef Last September Waynesburg High School opened its doors to a new group of people- the class of 1955, and were we confused! lt seems funny now to look back and remember how downright scared we were. Just too new to be taken in all in one day, and our theme song might well have been Ah Wilderness. We learned in the weeks to follow that good things take a little time. The first class meeting is always exciting because it brings everyone together for the first time. We started our high school career off thinking and acting as a group, and we liked it. Every democratic group needs leaders, and we are proud of our class representatives who have striven to bring out the best in us. At first the title of Freshmen only meant hazing and bewilderment to us. As the year progressed we became aware of obligations, socially and educationally. What are we here for, really? And we found the answer in everyday activities-the sweater hops, the basketball games, assemblies and the various clubs-and work and play for a better school. We have found the importance of con- tinual growth and the goodness it produces. Through experience comes faith , and we feel the effort made by the teachers in our behalf. For this we are grateful. We want you to be proud of us-we want to be proud for you. The next three years are going to bring individual talent from our ranks in all the phases of school activities. lt will be fun because the challenge is great and the com- petition keen. lt will be work because of new problems. We hereby resolve to do our ut- most in furthering school spirit, maintaining high ideals, and obtaining mental excellence. Let us strive to become good school citizens. c?l'65AH'l0lVL Oljd First row, left to right'-Larry Efaw, Branch Call, Marshall Masters, Richard Moore, Charley Cain, Bill Huffman, John Hoge, Terry Bracey, Dick Patterson, Morris Rice, Dick Bennett, Don Morris, Keith Lohr, Duane Kiger, Tom Gooden, Charles Dittman. Second row, left to right-John Lapping, Calvin Bedilion, Bill Bennett, Alan Dunson, Ronald Brummage, Ronald Hennen, Nelson Hennen, Lawrence Mitchell, Alan Mil- liken, Gerald Summersville, Jim Clovis, James Caldwell, Roy Arborgast, Joy Brant, Keith Orndoff, Albert Dye, Orville Herrod. Third row. left to right-Gordon Chastain, Harold Berdine, Kenneth Brewer, William Mitchell, Dick Canon, Harry Gardener, Worthy Fox Jr., Lloyd Parson, Charles King, Donald Johnson, Bill DeMoss, Harry Anderson, Walter Ratulowski, Jesse Mercer. Fourth row, left to right-Charles Ramchack, Robert Phillips, Donald Boone, Paul Hixenbaugh, Bill Phillips, Willard Bedilion, Dale Frost, Donald Johnson. First Seca 2 f 3115 Llflillll QU' .IJ row, left to right-Florence Loughman, Alice McHenry, Bonnie Garber, Mildred Conklin, Maxine Garrison, Kaye Moore, Norma Jean Breese, Sue Brown, Gaye Curlin, Joretta Cummins, Evelyn Moore, Irene Jenkins, Louise Manifold, Janice Kiger, Shelva Jones, Marlene Bowers. nd row. left to right-Shirley Kelley, Betty Lou Lough- man, Patty Crouse, Mildred Kraich, Peggy Durbin, Bonnie Blair, Willa Dodge, Peggy Clark, Dorothy McKahn, Noxetta Henderson, Barbara Jean Heasley, Nancy Johnscn, Norma Kennedy, Allene Jefiries, Bonnie Bleakney, Eleanor Joseph. Third row, left to right-Patty Cummins, Louisa Garber, Margorie Jacobs, Dorothy Lindley, Shirley Kelley, Dol- ores Brewer, Velma Bamburger, Nancy Mcninger, Anna Jane Bailey, Millicent Masters, Mary Ellen lnghram, Arlene King, Mariorie Garrison, Audrey Bise, Eleanor Finch, Martha Karaculas, Rita Jennings. C P05 U71 Htl? 0115 First row, left to right-Roger Stolnaker, Jackie Smouse, Melvin Strope, John Shultz, Ted Stafiord, Herbert Hall, Donald Rush, Ronald Rush, Thomas Strawn, George Shriver, Ronald Wilson, Herman Seiler, Lewis Fike, Bill Greenlee, Charles Cowell, Kenneth Husk, Rodney Hash. Second row, left to right-James Summerville, Edward Gray, Billy Sutton, Larry Tharp, Blaine Wright, Richard Cox, Eddie Teweel, Bob Wiley, John Wermecke, Robert Gwynn, Jim Rush, John Thralls, James Sellers, Huey Debolt. Third row, left to right-Joe Webster, Vernon Haydon, Glen Stewart, Herbert Wright, Nelson Hoy, David Hopkins, James St. Clair, David Vanscyoc, Charles Crammer, Gerald Summerville, Robert Hopkins, Pete Strakal, Jim Rogers, Bill Shultz. Fourth row, left to right-Gaynor Stoner, Ross Shipman, Bill Fieldson, Bill Loughman, Don Harrington, Arthur Gray, Charles Rose, Harold Wright. First Seco jFl'5A mem fir .1 row, left to rfght-Esther Tenney, Louise Smith, Audrey Phillips, Lee Ann Varner, Ella Louise Zimmerman, Mary Jane Day, Anne Parry, Myrna Peterson, Lovella Snod- grass, Carol Wood, Susan Patterson, Donna Gregg, Peg Pester, Carol Whitehill, Kitty Troutman, Jane Statler, Connie Wilson, nd row, left to right-Bridget Hartman, Barbara Ste- wart, Donna Hughes, Shirley Vanscyoc, Shirley Hart- man, Elafne Mancuso, Francis Mancuso, Barbara Taylor, Peggy Swaniger, Edwina Grove, Lulu Belle Maley, Norma Jean Martin, Jean Roberts, Shirley Shriver, Kay Wheeler. Third row, left to right-Thelma Morris, Shirley Temple, Ruth Hamptcn, Barbara Cosgray, Violet Smith, Esther Phillips, Ethel Thompson, Maxine Daly, Peggy Greenlee, Ruth Ann Orndofi, Nancy Stutler, Sally Hay, Rhelda Graham, Sally Wise, Carol Younkin. 37 YOU l?O'i'x 'I1 .!'? ,ff I INT: RJSTTEH H E'l LLM in D A rm: mar Loox vpvm lgrggvq 4-vw aku 'i fairway 3 we xgifam V. n 1 1. 4-7. , 1 'll , ----.go I - vw. 11,1 UUVCATL h out ff' READY TO START C30 .15 819 ,3 f HOLD THAT 7 'r TTVF T0 GC WWF Y 'Q . AU R575 IE yyf-19m :S YP? 6 g?'44Q, B Y'1 'R!-' :rr 9zgA'fr:P r. 2910 V+..-b ' IWR. I 'STROLLIVG STICK ,EM m, ms? ri sam 38 'KA 'VA J4fAL1fm Ql! J'-1 N l 'M s ff ff jf w s M 0 RAI . 39 ..--1 'f- 270056, ff MT. Lebanon Burgeftstown Canonsburg Dunbar Twp. South Union Mapletown Cumberland California Jefferson Trinity SCHEDULE AND SCORES 13 28 12 32 7 0 6 32 34 42 205 Waynesbu rg Waynesburg Waynesburg Waynesburg Waynesburg Waynesburg Waynesburg Waynesburg Waynesburg Waynesburg 'lst row, left fu right-Dick Bonifielcl, Bob McCall, Bob Hende rson, Joe Ayersman, Gary Sioner Jack Jones 2nd row--Mike Yanak, Earl Henderson, John Summersgill, John Higgins, Jim Barclay Lew Johnson Frank Parks Jim Bussey, Bill Heh, Jim Moore, Milt Nefcher, Bob MCM Ilan, 31d row-Ernest Hoffman, Bill Loughmcn, Doug Bcrna, John Dobosh, Bill Pharoah Paul Maiheson Ronald Wlemer Scotty Ammons, Jim St. Clair, Jim Rose, Tom Berryhill, Phillip Younkin. We feel that many thanks are due to Mr. Lapkowicz who took over in the middle of the season as coach of the Waynesburg football team. Besides his duties as football coach he teaches spellfng in the Jr. High School. OCLC 955 We wish to thank Mr. Corbett for the splendid iob he dfd as assistant football coach. He not only helped Mr. Lapkcwicz with the varsity, but he also coached the Jr. High team. Mr. Corbett is the Driver's Training teacher. Gm QPQVLCQ Each year an All-Conference Football team is selected by the coaches of the various districts. We were highly honored to receive recognition on this team. Our highest praise goes to John Summersgill, a Junior at W. H. S. and a very outstanding center. He was se- lected to be center on the first team. Con- gratulations John-you deserve it! W.H.S. did quite well on the second team. Lew Johnson, our well known half- lflfl' If all teams were judged by the win and loss column, there would be more bad teams than good ones. To look at the win and loss column of our team this year, the season doesn't look very successful. But every player on the team played hard and tried his best, cven though they had some bad breaks that ow cggnlfor lE. Earl Henderson-Earl played two years at varsity end. He will be sorely missed for his pass catching ability. l.T. Frank Parks-Frank played tackle rnd guard ond played well both defensively and offensively at both posi- tions. LG. Chuck Zimmerman-Chuck played at guard and was a very hard man to move. Due to a foot iniury at mid- season, he was unable to play the last half of the season. C. Jim Bussey-Although weighing only 125 lbs., Jim played well at center. back, made right half. Jim Moore, a fine passer, held the quarterback position. John Higgins filled the fullback position. We were also represented in the honor- able mention column by: Dick Bonifield at left half: Mike Yanak at right end: Jim Barclay and Frank Parks both tackles. The students at W. H. S. are proud of these boys for gaining recognition as good athletes. QGWL made the difference between winning and losing in a few cases. Football wasn't origin- ated to develop the win no matter how spirit. lt was originated to build the player physically as well as mentally. The boys on the team played hard and deserve a lot of credit. .Lffefman RG. Paul Matheson-Paul plaved guard. He was out for four years and was a very good guard. RT. Jim Barclay-Jim was one of the best defensive and offens've tackles Waynesburg High has had for quite a wh'le. He will be missed next year. OB. Jim Moore-Jim did a swell iob of quarter-backing the team this year. His good right arm passed for lots of yardage. Jim made all-conference second team and all- county second team. :I '?'4 ' , A if 4 x' A .4 r Q 'Grd Q I, M? I 'weak 3 :fa 3 P 3 , lk 1 5 52 fli'g l enior Oglffermen EDWARD MASH MCKENNA-The high scoring forward for the Raiders. EARL FAKES HENDERSON-A steady, always reliable defensive guard. ROBERT KlD M:MlLLAN-The playmaker of the Raiders. JAMES MOTOR MOORE-A fine guard, always played a steady type of ball. PAUL RED MATHESON-The quiet lad of the team, Played the guard position for the team. MILTON 5PEEDY NETCHER-A reli- able forward for the fast setting Raider's Paul 'Red Mathe- scn, guard. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE AND SCORES Team Score Team Score Wbg. 53 Carmichaels 43 Wbg. 30 Sharon 46 Wbg. 44 Claysville 31 Wbg. 72 Mapletown 36 Wbg. 78 Clay Battelle 40 Wbg. 63 Claysville 47 Wbg. 72 Georges Twp. 49 Wbg. 53 Clay Battelle 40 Wbg. 34 Belmar 61 Wbg. 65 Masonfown 23 Wbg. 51 Redstone 47 Wbg. 68 Pt. Marion 38 Wbg. 56 German Twp. 48 Wbg. 43 Georges Twp. 58 Wbg. 53 Belmar 56 Wbg. 53 Masontown 27 Wbg. 57 Redstone 29 Wbg. 70 Pt. Marion 50 Wbg. 87 German Twp 57 Maoletown 43 Wbg. 57 Carmichaels 51 TOTAL 1,272 962 Z? QDLORLL! The B-squad had just as successful a season as did the varsity team. They played a total of 19 games with a total point score of 657 against 463 points scored by the opposing teams. e4rz5,....f, It was the school's privilege to have the following basketball players make the all-county team. On the first team Ed McKenna, forward, and John Summersgill, center, were chosen. On the second team Bob McMillan, forward, and Jim Moore, guard, were selected. We are proud to know that our boys' ath- letic ability ranks so high with the other schools in our district. We hope that the Junior member, John Summersgill, will carry on the good work next year as the other three members are graduating this year. 1st Row, left to right-Donald Rattigan, Jack Jones, Jim Bland, Bill Pharaoh, Mike Yanak, Paul Matheson 2nd Row-Milt Netcher, Earl Henderson, Ed McKenna, Jim Moore, Bob McMillan, John Summersgill 3rd Row-Joe Ayersman, Grover Phillippi, Bill Tenant, John Dobosh, Bob McCall, Bob Shirk, Scotty Ammons, John LaCava, Norman Davison .,pq,.,,.,...elLt- ' .J l 1 A I 4 4 Q Y 4 l 1 ' e 1 I S Rv!-T ui f Q .I .' E X f . , K , . f- -S! ' pf' , - J B 1 Qi 'gi ji. 0 uf 2 l.h Q., La Q .4 i .1 ,4 IK ht B 0 1 A ' ,. Div f. 5 ni. - !!5 52U5f' 4 B 5.11.1 1 !? su MIPW' , A f , su n-.. ? q 5, . 1 . of of WIQJAJ The W. P. I. A. L. Tournaments were held in Washington High School March 6, 7, and 8. Waynesburg entered twelve boys in the tour- nament and took second place with 22 points, Washington coming out on top with 31 points. We had six boys go to the semi-finals with three going on to the finals. They were Jerry Wright, 138 pound class, Ronnie Kurtz, 127 pound class, and John Higgins, 185 pound class. Out of these three we had two cham- pions, Ronnie Kurtz, and John Higgins, who will enter the P. I. A. A. Tournaments at Penn State March 15. The rest of the team did well too. After the excitement had died down on Saturday night, Waynesburg came in second with a total of 22 points. WJQAA The P. I. A. A. Tournaments were held March 15 at Penn State. The champion of the four P. I. A. A. regional tournaments meet there to decide who will be the new State Champions. Waynesburg has two boys en- tered in these tournaments. Ronald Kurtz and John Higgins. At the time this is written the staff has no way of knowing how Ronnie and John will do, but we are sure they will try their hardest to make Waynesburg proud of them. M86 DLA 61.10, ,SZOIAQJ Waynesburg Opponent Waynesburg Opponent 41 California 5 30 , Jefferson 19 24 Chartierg 28 13 Washington 27 31 Canonsburg 12 31 D0rm0n1 12 32 Trinity 13 30 Munhall 14 37 German Twp, 'll 30 Uniontown 19 18 Cqnonsburg 23 13 Washington 26 27 Uniontown 22 42 -ISFFGVSOF1 6 27 Greensburg 20 i --- 426 257 enior emona, Aided RONALD KURTZ-W. P. I. A. L. champ of 1952 and runner up in his Freshman year . . . Wres- tled in the 127 pound class. CHARLES SHIRK- Wrestled in 145 pound class went to the semi finals in 1952 W. P. l. A. L. Tournament. JAMES BUSSEY-126 pound class.. . Wrestled in both 120 and 133 class . . . very quick and sure on the mat. JAMES BARCLAY-165 pound class . . . A good reliable man . . . went to semi finals in 1952 W. P. I. A. L. Tourna- ment. GERALD WRIGHT-138 pound class... Did exceptionally well in the 1952 tournament . . . Went to finals. BILL BENNETT-138 pound class... Reliable and always on time for prac- tice . . . Wrestled some in both Jr. and Sr. years. FRED THOMAS-138 pound class Did very well in a difficult pound class Loyal supporter of the team. LEW JOHNSON- 154 pound class... Two year man . . . Went to semi finals in 1952 Good over all record. CHARLES HUNNELL-145 pound class Steady reliable two-year man Qualities should indicate success in later life. JOHN HIGGINS-185 pound class Our W. P. I. A. L. Champ for 1952 Was runner-up in 1951 All around good athlete. ALVIN RUSH-112 pound class . . . Small but mighty A loyal and conscientious member of the squad. -Y-vw-yn if SENIOR lst Row-left to Right-M. L. Goodin, M. Long, D. Shriver, S. Rutan D. Conrad, M. Sayers, W. Wise, J. Matz, P. Gardner, A. Kigerl E. Loughman, G. Porter, M. Cummins, J. Campbell, P. Snyder Y. Baker. 2nd Row-T. Hughes, N. Hupp, A. Victor, B. Houston, L. Lemmon E. Thompson, B. Hilverding, E. Owens, B. Rinehart, D. Dukate M. Williamson, N. Stevenson, S. Snider, P. McNay, D. Granlee L. Wright, M. Sweeney, S. Roberts, EI Wise, R. Hoy, S. Lightner M. Lightner, L. Davison, M. McNicholas, P. McClain. .r I -iq-f JUNIOR lst Row-left to Right-F. McCurdy, N. Lindley, J. Miller, S. Suller D. Dittman, P. Rutan, M. Smith, A. Cagan, B. Hoy, L. Howard 2nd Row-V. Acklin, R. Kiger, P. Wunder, B. Conan, S. Bisset, M. B Ewart, S. Harker, P. Stalnaker, J. Stoup. 3rcl Row-S. Fuller, B. Black, J. Phillips, R. A. Mitchell, C. Smith R. Kridle, B. Yoders, J. Parry, J. Anderson, D. Morris, P. Riley 3rd Row-P. Shaw, M. L. Smith, A. Moniger, R. Lough, A. Spragg Qing i .JJLLALHC Mociauion There may be still a few people who wonder what the G. A. A. stands for. lt is the Girls Ath- letic Association and is composed of all girls who are interested in sports. The G. A. A. has grown since it was first organized and this year it is the largest that it has ever been since it was first organized. All the girls who belong learn how to be good sports under the excellent leader- ship of Mrs. Hill, the sponsor. The girls of the G. A. A. may earn a letter by having T80 points. Most of the girls are very proud of their letters after they receive them, for they have worked hard all year to earn them. At the end of the year the club holds an annual banquet which is always a huge success. They also play basketball, volleyball, and soft- SOPHOMORE Row-Left to Right-W. Martin, S. Wright, C. Heasley, V. Anders son, J. Knisely, M. L. Mitchell, J. L. Fredley, L. Elks, P. Cumber- ledge, L. Ross, S, Tedrow, P. How, S. Byard. Row-N. Wilson, G. Hamilton, E. King, M. Hildrelh, S. Victor, A. Netcher, P. Eddy, H. Conkle, H. Moore, E. Stone, S. Hoffman, H. Hoy, M. Mahley. Row-E. Zimmerman, M. Smith, P. Barr, S. Swaniger, N. Garbor, V. Austin. L. Thomas, P. Yuhase, G. Kent, M. A. Mooney, L. Vance, J. Snyder, M. L. Hewitt. Top Row-Left to Right-Lenora Ross, Rosaleen Kiger, Mrs. Hill, Ruth Ann How, Janice Snyder. Bottom Row-Thelma Hughes, Shirley Snyder, Pat Snyder, Mary Sayers. ball in which the different classes play against each other and then the winners play against each other for the championship. FRESHMAN Row-Left to Right-N. Henderson, M. Conklin, M. Garrison, F. Mancuso, A. Parry, S. Harter, E. Mancuso, C. Wood, B. Garber, B. Hartmen, L. A. Varner, L. Snodgrass, S. Hoy. Row-M. Karculas, L. Garber, P. Cummons, M. J. Day, P. Crouse, D. K. Hughes. E. Wise. A. Jeffries, W. Dodge, M. Bowers, C. Wilson, P. Clark, B. Bleakney, M. Garrison. Row-W. Graham, B. Heasley, B. Cosgray, S. VanScyoc, R. Jen- nings, B. Taylor, E. Grove, M. Jacobs, E. Finch, M, Ealy, B. Stewart, D. Lindley, B. Glair, P. Durbine, N. Johnson. . f nfl.. in Lwf. '14 Ax n I Mary Jane Osso Barbara Chastain Dolores Wilson 5A88l L6L6!8l 5 Are we ready? Let's go!! That's a sound that is heard quite often by Waynesburg High School students, it means that our peppy cheerleaders are about to lead another cheer. Our cheerleaders play an important part in our activities, they must help uphold our honor and keep our school spirit high, they must maintain a neat appearance and realize t' A pg Nancy Stevenson Alma Victor Dolores Conrad that our school is depending on them. Next year three new faces will appear on the squad to replace the departing Sen- iors--Nancy Stevenson, head cheerleader, Alma Victor, Dolores Conrad. These Seniors will be missed but we are confident that the new members will prove to be an asset to the squad. 1 VARSITY TEAM MEMBERS FOOTBALL: Lew Johnson, Jim Barclay, John Summersgill, Jim Moore, Bill Heft, Fred Thomas, Raymond Husk, Paul Matheson, Mike Yanak, Glen Longstreth, Jim Rose, Torn Berryhill, Frank Parks, Milton Netcher, Earl Henderson, Bob McMillan, John Higgins, Dick Bonitield. BASKETBALL: Edward McKenna, Bob McMillan, Jim Moore, Earl Hen- derson, John Summersgill, Mike Yanak, Bill Pharoah. WRESTLING: Ronald Kurtz, Ed Herrod, Tom Crouse, Don Gorman, Jerry Wright, Charles Shirk, Lew Johnson, Jim Barclay, John Higgins, Don Wilson, Jim Hart, Jim Bussey. OFFICERS President Lew Johnson Vice-President Jim Moore Secretary-Treasurer Jim Barclay Ogifwmmk CM The Letterman's Club is made up of the coaches and the boys that have earned their letter in one of five sports. These are football, basketball, wrestling, baseball, and track. The rules for getting a letter in these sports are as follows: Football, An underclassman must have one more than half of the total quarters played, o senior must have eleven. Basketball, The boys must have the total number of quarter. Wrest- ling, A boy must have 22 points except a senior who has to have ll. Baseball, The boy must have one more than half of the total innings played. Track, A boy must have 14 points or place first in W. P. l. A. L. This is an organization that upholds the school's activities and encourages better citizen- ship from the boys belonging to it. The organization is going to give a iacket to the seniors who have earned their letter for two years in one sport or one letter in each of two sports. lst Row, left to right-Mr. Adamson, Charles Zimmerman, Ben Bell, Tom Crouse, Don Gorman, Dick Bonifield, Bob McMillan, Mike Yanek Ronald Kurtz, Mr. Bonifield. 'lnd Row-Milt Netcher, Earl Henderson, Jim Rose, Jim Bussey, Fred Thomas, Jim Barclay, Lew Johnson, John Higgins, Charles Phillips. 3rd Row-John Summersgill, Chuck Shirtk, Jim Moore, Ed McKenna, Willard McClain, Frank Parks, Bill Phillips, Tom Berryhill, Paul Matheson, Raymond Husk. f iw vw 'A N-1 .f4cLliui1fie5 K! px'- K C .1 X DOM MWFV' Q59 f V Ov V u X Q' ft X96 :P a 1,72 fl lf, , 7 U',V,,fQ WD lb I , 2 ix 0 - f fulfix , 'fix , . - X 'Cs J :17 'f N g x, V fA,' .f ff MW: X - ., 'r b J 'fx I X lm JJ 'gf ' X ' , X 'jk 9 N ,E 'IL N 4 xl X - X H. V fy' H f M rg X G 1 H - D Q 'IV IN A ' 1 ' V X x 5 W f t if N3 by 49 ASSISTANTS Top to bottom-.lim Barclay, Bob McCall, Don Gorman, Diane Morris, JoAnn Matz, Pat Snyder, Frankie McCurdy. EDITORS 'lst row, left to right-Nancy Stevenson, Phyllis Wilson Elaine Osso. 'Ind row-Bob McMillan, Bob Shirk, Miss Hackney. OWL swf We, the Oracle Staff, present to you the 1952 Oracle with the sincere hope that it meets with your approval. We worked long and hard to produce your yearbook, and it is by our constant efforts and Miss Hackney's loyal supervision, that the Oracle is now yours! The following things were a few of the responsibilities on our agenda for the year. The theme had to be chosen, the original dummy had to be made, the pictures taken, assignments handed out, written, proofread, and typed, the identification and mounting of pictures had to be completed, the second dum- ORACLE REPORTERS tt m Milt Netcher Don Lemmon Ga nor Stoner Top to bo o - , , Y i Alice Otero, Shirley Moninger, Lynn Meighen, Katherine Troutman. my made, yearbook orders taken, and money collected and turned in. This is a brief sketch of the work your Oracle Staff completed so that you might have your yearbook. It is with pride, however, that we say it was worth every minute of the work and time that we put into it. ln fact, we learned a lot and had fun while doing so. ln the many years that lie ahead of us, the Oracle Staff hopes that your 1952 Oracle will prove to be one of your favorite year- books, and that it will bring back memories of all the good times and friends you had while in high school. ORACLE TYPISTS lst row, left to right-Pat McClain, Shirley Snider, Marlene Cummins, Paula Gardner, Beverly Rinehart, Eva Han cock. 2nd row-Betty Wilson, Martha Williamson, Delores Dukate, Potty Bissett, lva Lee Bailey. cjfze cgzfacfenf Mow There are twenty members elected to the Board each year, five representing each class. Members must have and maintain at least a C average. This term's Student Board, ac- credited with being the hardest working one yet, strove incessantly to execute its duties well, and has set a brilliant example for its successors. Under the counsel of Miss Meighen, the sponsor, and the fine leadership ofthe officers-Joe Headlee, Shirley Moninger, Norma Lindley, and Joe Ayersman, the Board coped with and met well the problems and un- dertakings assigned it by the Constitution, and those directed to it. The Board kept in contact with the State and National Organi- zations, sending delegates to Pennsylvania's T951 Convention at Kittanning. Members worked this year on giving stu- dents, parents, and faculty a better under- standing ofthe Board's work. A good exam- ple was its supervision of Youth Day, spon- sored by Waynesburg's Junior Chamber of Commerce. They worked hard to raise money for their proiects. Our school thanks them for their success. Joseph Headlee, Joseph Ayersman, Shirley Moniriger Norma Lindley 'lst row, left to right-Joe Ayersman, Norma Lindley, Joe L. Headlee, Shirley Moninger, 2nd row-Bill Sutton, Bob Wiley, Ruth Stafford, Sally Hoy, Nancy Johnson, Charlotte Heasley, Shelio Wright, Nancy Warne. 3rd row-Miss Meighen, Sponsor: Gordon Chastain, Ronald Weimer, Gary Stoner, Ed McKenna, Bob Shirk, Bill Reed, Earl Henderson, Donald Lemmon. 'lst Row, left to right-Dolores Conrad, Elaine Osso, Bonnie Blair, Peggy Durbin. 2nd Row-Betty Wilson, Mary Sayers, Dolores Dukate, Pat McClain, Beverly Rinehart, Elizabeth Owen. jarring dufrzom are jgying Hear ye! Don't miss the next issue of the Tatling Transmitter!! Now you can really find out who that cute new kid's name really is, who won the furious softball battle between Rooms l7 and 14, who Johnny's new heart throb is, and what some club or other is doing and planning. This year the staff has been one of the largest for a long time and has done its job faithfully and well. lt takes work, you know, to be even an amateur journalist. The editors hand out the assignments, the reporters do the investigating 'lst Row, left to right-Elaine Mancuso, Frances Mancuso Ann Parry, Angela Matz, Jenny Lou Fredley, Mary Lee Hewitt, Nancy Warne. 2nd Row-Ted Stafford, Helen Bucciarelli, Tommy Wilbert Marlene Cummins, Diane Morris, Gayle Porter, Sally Hoy. 3rd Row-Jean Madlock, Anita Netcher, Pat McNay, Martha Ann Whiting, Christine Madias, Ruth Staltord. rcmdmiffer and snooping for the scoops , the assignments have to be duly censored, the paper has to be set up, then typed and run through the Mimeo- graph, stapled together and distributed. Not so simple as you thought, is it? This year it sponsored a school-wide poetry contest and the issues have been so unusually fine, they have set up a new goal for next year's staff. Under the leadership of Miss Auld, the spon- sor, and the co-editors, Wilson and Otero, we are proud to say our paper has reached new heights. Top to bottom-Joe Cooper, Miss Auld, Ruth Ann Hoy, Mary Jane Osso, Alice Otero, Phyllis Wilson. 52 lst Row-Joe Copper, Milton Netcher, C. A. Mitchel, Miss Nichols, Tom Berryhill, Denny Walters, Bob Pierce, 2nd Row-Mary Jane Osso, Elinor Dodge, Gail Porter, Don Gorman, Don Brewer, Bob McCall, Rosemary Barr, Ruth Stafford, Alice Otero, Phyllis Wilson, Beverly Rinehart, Shirley Moniger. O0 Parry dence C7144 We're the L. S. C. of W. H. S. A bookish, brainy set! We have our work, and do it well, Mr. Dewey, We're glad we met. We know the art of shelving books And also how to mend. We help to bind the magazines And overdue notes we send. ' . I V flvfrig ' S5 iff 'N ae ll I' l 'E-4 I WEE? Yi ,X We keep the library nice and neatg We check the rolls each day. We shellac and mark, do reference work With never a thought of play! Then, when the year draws to a close And all the work is done, We gaily to our Banquet go - - And have a lot of fun! OFFICERS President Shirley Moninger Vice President Ruth Statiord Secretary Mary Jane Osso Treasurer Rosemary Barr Y. .6'Ni. Quez- ' 4 - .. orelfwicd 'gm ' OFFICERS President Phyllis Wilson Vice President Peggy Wunder Secretary-Treasurer Angela Matz Sponsor Miss Hieftie The Forensics Club of the High School has been very active in the past years and it seems to be also this year. They put on one assembly, and intend to have another later on in the year. The assembly was very interesting and it was enjoyed by all. There are five characteristic types of forensic speaking. They are: humorous declamation, oration, dramatic declamation, original oration, and extemporaneous. Each member competes in one of these five catagories and may partici- pate in more. The club also belongs to the Na- tional Forensic League. There are many good qualities in belong- ing to the Forensics Club. You meet students from other schools through competitive tourna- ments and make many lasting friendships. It also enables you to speak with self-confidence before others. It also gives spirit of good sports- manship. Miss Hieftie, the sponsor, has made the club a big success. The members are very grateful to her for her interest and helpfulness. lst Row, left to right-Hope Hill, Phyllis Wilson, Mariorie Hayes, Angela Matz, Virginia Scandale, Ann Parry, Jennie Lou Fredley. 2nd Row-.lohn Gump, Jean Madlock, Christine Madias, Sandy McDowell, Peggy Wunder, Tom Wilbert. 3rd Row-Ronnie Weimer, Myra Johnson, Miss Hieftie, Virginia Austin, Robert Pierce. cl-35 l ie left to Right: Barbara Chastain, John McKenna, Jim Barclay, Phyllis Wilson, Miss Hieftie, Ronnie Weimer, Virginia Scandale, Tom Wilbert, Nancy Johnson, Bob Shirk, Peggy Wunder, Ed Manifold, Jennie Lau Fredley, Dick Canan, Ruth Staftord. 44 77 lowing men The High School Play was a fine perform- ance. Spring Green is the story of a boy whose father doesn't understand him and a girl whose mother understands her too well. Nina Cassell, widowed mother of Tony and Scootie, has turned one wing of her large home into an apartment to house military personnel. When the officer in charge of the airfield moves in she is surprised to find that he is one of her old suitors. The girls in the neighborhood have been in a dither over the rumor that the maior has a son, Newton, who must be extremely dash- CAST Peggy Wunder Virginia Scandale Phyllis Wilson Tom Wilbert Ruth Stafford Barbara Chastain Robert Shirk John McKenna Jenny Lou Fredley Edward Manifold David Ailes Nancy Johnson James Barclay Richard Conan Nina Cassell Mrs. Rumble Scootie Cassell Mr. Putman Tony Cassell Pinkie Ames Dunk Doyle Bing Hotchkiss Genevieve Jones Maior Todd' J. Newton Todd Eula Hotchkiss Officer Ryan Billy ind and sophisticated because he was born and brought up in New York City and also has iust been expelled from boarding school. When Newton arrives he is a great disappointment. He is not dashing, sophisticated, and is interested in only one thing-scientific breeding of earth- worms. Newton's two prized earthworms were Jumbo and Salome. Newton, in all this confu- sion, falls in love with the prettiest girl in town who was Eula. The play was under the direction of Miss Shirley Hieftie who did an excellent iob. STAGE CREW Allan Thompson, Lewis Tharp, Jimmy Stewart, Barbara Yoders. MAKE UP Virginia Austin, Dorothy Dittman, Diane Morris, Jean Parry, Mary Jane Osso. l .L rl ...A Left to right: Betty Hoy, Frankie McCurdy, Lenora Ross, Mary Sayers, Wynona Wise, Sara Sue Rutan, Shirley Moninger. T Awe ij ,iJn1r1IiAz'11g .fgdouf .M T Olfll I' 0.'lfl'L Zgdflbl The Waynesburg High School Band should be congratulated for the fine performances they have rendered us this past school year. Praise should be given to all the members of the band and their fine director Mr. Walter Gray. Also, we wish to extend our gratitude to Donald Jacobs, who so graciously gave his time and eltort by serving as director at the football games and parades. Mr. Gray could not attend these events because of an injury to his ankle which occurred during the summer. Another person who should not be forgotten, but commended, is Shirley Moninger, the head maiorette of the band. Her untiring efforts also contributed to the success of the band. The band is in various parades during the year which include the Hallowe'en parade and the Armistice Day parade. On November 30 they participated in the Christmas parade not only by playing, but by deciding who Miss Merry Christmas would be. Their choice was Shirley Moninger. The student body and faculty members have been very proud of the High School Band for the year of T951-1952 and we are hoping they will keep up their good work. lst Row, left to right-F. McCurdy, B. Hoy, S. Rutan, S, Moninger, M. Sayers, L. Ross, W. Wise, 2nd Row-S. McDowell, S. Seiler, H. Seiler, M. Wood, M. Day, C. Wilson, N, Netcher, S. Moninger, G. Kiger, D. Canan, T. Wilbert, H. Bucciarelli, J. Roberts, A. Kiger, B. Black, M. Johnson. 3rd Row-R. Statler, S. Francis, J. Gump, G. Cumpston, B. Taylor, D. Lindley, R. Bell, C. Taylor, C. Madius, M. Whiting, R. Roberts, C. Patterson, B. Collins, H, Gardner, J. Davis, E. Owens, D. Dukate, S. Snider. 4th Row-G. Faux, J. Headlee, J. Anderson, N. Lindley, D. Morris, G. Phillipi, B. Shirk, C. Dunn, S. Lightner, C. Geho, C. Tukesbury, C. Smith, R. Hoge, C. Dittman, H, Wilson, A. Zimmerman, H. Wise, M. Williamson, N. Hoy. ar - - -qw. , I . P '58, ..'q r'1'- ---our-g..,. ., ,,, W fn. -v .., f. .M Q -W x - ' 3 ...,, K - .,.. , ' 'x '- .:-.,.,,,,,.k,- mndfref g0uAiLe The staff is very sorry that we were unable to print a picture of the minstrel cast in the 1952 Oracle. Due to the illness of Mr. Gray, the date of the minstrel was changed and at the time the dummy was to go to the engravers the date had not been selected. The high school minstrel has always been one of the highlights of the school year and the staff does not feel it out of the way to say that this year's minstrel will be a huge success as always. The cast for the minstrel had, for the most part, been chosen and we are printing that without the picture. lnterlocutor John McKenna Tambo , Richard Canan Bones Willard McClain Samba . Joseph Headlee Hambo . , Soloists John Eddy Gump Nora Garbor Jean Madlock Ruth Bell Patricia Shaw Elizabeth Owen Dancers Joretta Davis Shirley Seiler Barbara Taylor Joetta Anderson Herman Seiler George Cumpston Herbert Wise Grover Phillippe Soft Shoe Dance Ruby Jo Gump Patricia McClain Chorus Martha Ann Whiting Audrey Kiger Robert Collins Jo Ann Matz Shirley Snider Winifred Stiles Martha Williamson Betty Wilson Dolores Dukate Nancy Stevenson Jean Campbell Leora Davison Betty Hilverding Eleanor Loughman Sara Sue Rutan Mary Sayers Dorothy Thompson Christina Tukesbrey Jean Tustin Ruth Ann Hoy Wynona Wise Arlene Spragg Charles Geho Lee Hoy Leonard Rutan Jay Sipes .ln 1 ,Q '.s l 4 -u. Kr J . r' fi llt'7f+ N OFFICERS President Ruby Jo Gump Vice President Williard McClain Secretary Jay Stipes Wm! CAM ymrjir' Mr' Cfdngxat um! Ollyrrut Mr' Oglnrzl The mixed chorus, which was introduced into the High School in the school year of T946- l947, has become a very rising and popular choral group. This group is made up of girls from the girls chorus and any boys interested in music. This year the chorus came along at high speed. Mr. Gray worked long and hard in pre- paring the chorus for the annual chorus concert in the spring. We were not surprised when the concert was the same success it had been in the past. The chorus also planned a minstrel which, in previous years was a big event and again this year was no exception. The chorus is always aided in this work by the members of the band. The Mixed Chorus practices every Thursday the fourth period in the auditorium. lst Row, left to right-Jane Lohr, Betty Wilson, Jean Tustin, Nancy Stevenson, Sara Sue Rutan, Barbara Barna, Eva Hancock, Loretta Wright, Audrey Kiger, Eleanor Loughman, Ruby Jo Gump, Joann Matz 2nd Row-leora Davison, Ruth Ann Hoy, Dolores Dukate, Shirley Snider, Elizabeth Owens, Dorothy Thompson, Wynona Wise, Mary Sayers, Jean Campbell, Winifred Stiles, Christine Tukesbury, Leonard Rutan 3rd Row-Pat McClain, Betty Hilverding, Martha Williamson, Willard McClain, Le Hoy, Jay Stipes, John E. Gump, Howard Wilson, Charles Geho, Bob Collins. 'lst Row, left to right-Mary Crouse, Barbara Bama, Sara Sue Rutan, Janice Kiger, Helen Roy Schultz, Betty Davis, Elaine Mancuso, Mary Moony, Shirley Fuller, Mary Hewitt, Phyllis Wilson, Laura Elks, Angela Matz, Bonnie Blair, Louvella Snodgrass, Peggy Durben, Anita Netcher, Sheila Wright, Hope Hill, Audrey Kiger, Shirley Higgins, Ruby Jo Gump, Wynona Wise. 2nd Row-Dorothy Thompson, Nancy Stevenson, Delores Dukate, Shirley Snyder, Elizabeth Owens, Myra Johnson, Patty Riley, Lido Howard, Jo Ann Matz, Barbara Cosgray, .lenny Fredley, Caroline Taylor, Ruth Bell, Roberta Kridle, Peggi Wunder, Lena Vance, Joyce Phillips, Betty Hilverding, Joan Schultz, Martha Williamson, Edna Moore, Eleanor Loughman, Virginia Austin 3rd Row-Jane Lohr, Eva Hancock, Martha Karculas, Sally Hoy, Rheta Jennings, Nancy Stutler, Anna Jane Bailey, Betty Wilson, Jean Tustin, Loretta Wright, Frances Hoyk, Christine Madios, Jean Madlock, Nora Garber, Nila Elks, Marjorie Hayes, Carole Whitehill, Betty Zimmerman, Helen Moore, Christine Tukesbury. 4th Row-Mary Carter, .lean Combell, Leora Davison, Helen Hoy, Betty Hoy, .loretta Anderson, Peggy Hoy, Ruth Ann Hoy, Pot McClain, Winitred Stiles. QA CAOFULJ CSL? jf I.il'l' The Girls Chorus is made up of a group of girls interested in singing. lt gives many of the girls from all of the classes an opportunity to sing all types of songs. The group meets every day except Thursday and Friday in the auditorium. Every year the Girls Chorus takes part in many different activities. These include special assemblies and churches. This year the Girls Chorus participated in the Christmas program accompanied by the band, and was one of the best Christmas pro- grams put on by the Girls Chorus, and was en- OFFICERS President Nancy Stevenson Vice President Betty Hoy Secretary Mary Sayers Treasurer Jo Ann Matz Librarian Angela Matz ioyecl by all. The girls are now preparing forthe annual spring concert which we all know will be a suc- cessful and entertaining one. Every year a group of girls participate in the annual state concert. Waynesburg High School took first place last year for their fine trio. The girls are taught many traits and experi- ences, and the girls cooperate singing in large groups which gives them self-confidence in sing- ing individually. We give praise to Mr. Gray on his fine work that he has given to the Girls Chorus. v. A cl' i . 'J 1? Age: ik gXfX'Elx Ji. ,Q ' sip' K' N Vi ' l ill! ff' mi l Nil X X , N Z ef tiate X f s-4 x, M' DB 'Ist Row-Left to Right-Robert Cumberledge, Billy Black, Bill Patton, Charles Cunningham, Donald Watson, Jack McWhorter, Giles Meighen, Bill Patterson, Ralph Taylor, James Cowell, William Husk. 2nd Row-Mr. Swart, Bob Patterson, Earl Beabout, Gerald K'ger, Harry Powell, James Barnhart, Raymond Tennent, Bob Wise, John Lemmon, George Buchanan, Charles Taylor. 3rd Row-Raymond Husk, Jim Minor, Tom Berryhill, Charles Geho, Carl Phillips, Keith Kuhn, Charles Phillips, Charles Hunnel, Ernest Crouse, Glen Fox, Don Rattigan. ZZZZA UK! WE ,,,f 1 M! JAH! ,Af frf, 1 The Future Farmers of America are a group of High School boys interested in agriculture. They are better known as the F. F. A. Reciting the Future Farmers Creed makes one a member of the F. F. A. You are required to have a livestock project, which may be sheep, cattle, hogs, chickens and many other animals. Mr. Swart selected some of the boys to attend iudging contests at Penn State. Last June the following team of tive was selected, Bradley Eisiminger, Harold Van Drult, Ralph Van Drutt, Ralph Varner, Arthur McHenry and Terry Varner. 9. nk l pu-n - vlfgo xf f- 7 .-1... 4 ' E 5 ,X llllll - Bradley Eisiminger placed third and won a trip to Kansas City for the National Judging Contest ot all F. F. A. members of the United States. Gerald Kiger won a trip with the co-opera- tive store, in which he saw many interesting facts. Several boys attended the Pittsburgh tat lamb and baby beef show in October. ln January several boys attended the Farm Show at Harrisburg where they saw many inter- esting things. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Sponsor OFFICERS Gerald Kiger Terry Varner Charles Geho Bob Carpenter John Lemmon Mr. Swart x Nt A i-'J' slllll OFFICERS President Dolores Wilson f Vice President Norma King 69 lf Secretary Ruth Knisley ?' 0 0 029 4 Historian Patty Cook Reporter Wilma Grim Songleader Patty Frazer f s1 e if l Salim tilt s 2. 31. liiiihs f i 'T - X an I 5 1 J c 00 'J Lift? f , y .- X Q fl ll D4 Wmflfnyit .LM 43.4, ,lim zgiwfmmg rfipml The letters F. H. A. stand for Future Home- makers of America. Any upperclassman en- rolled in the secondary school, who is taking Home Ec., may become a member. The main goal of F. H. A. is to learn to live better today in order that our lives and the lives of our families may be better tomorrow. Members of the F. H.A. work together on many projects which contribute to better family living. One big proiect for T950-51 was the decor- ating of the basement of the Home Ec. Cottage. The girls won first prize of 525. The second big improvement was the com- plete modern kitchen installed for the better- ment of school, Home Ec. students, and F. H. A. members. The F. H. A. members try to live up to their creed: We the Future Homemakers of America face the future with warm courage and high hope. The members of F.H.A. wish to express their appreciation to their sponsors, Miss Burg- bacher and Mrs. Carter, for the time and .effort they have spent in helping us toward new horizons. lst Row-Left to Right-Elizabeth Artis, Shirley Smith, Lena Vance, Phoebe Staggers, Dolores Statler, Norma King. 2nd Row-Myrtle Strawn, Wilma Grim, Patty Frazer, Ruth Ann Daines, Thelma McMasters, Merle Frost, Louise Barnhait, Dolores Wilson. 3rd Row-Mrs. Carter, Dorothy Waychoff, Pat Cook, Mary Daines, Arliss Pes'er, Rita Lapping, Mary Lou Simms, Virginia Parkinson, Florence Clark, Rae Burge, Miss Burgbacher. Elia ji- 5- jn 5204, ju ,QZML Z .SZMPO The Beta Tri-Hi-Y Club of Waynesburg High School is the popular organization made up of Freshmen and Sophomore girls who strive To create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian char- acter. Each year, any Freshman girl with an aver- age of B or higher is eligible to become a mem- ber. A social and educational group as well, the girls learn to work and play together. Always busy, they gave a Sock Hop, Septem- ber 29th, that the whole school enjoyed, and spon- sored a Bake Sale in November. It is noteworthy that the proceeds are for worthy causes, such as Thanksgiving baskets for the unfortunate. November brought the impressive Candlelight Initiation Service, and for the first time the new members heard the inspiring motto, Pure Thought, Pure Words, Pure Actions. The regular bi-monthly meetings lay the firm groundwork for this. The 27th of December found these girls team- ing up with Alpha Tri-Hi-Y in sponsoring the most festive event of the year-the Christmas Dance. The annual spring banquet is the final fling and is usually held with their sister group. Under the capable leadership of Miss Closser, Beta Tri-Hi-Y has successfully proven its worth to the church, school and community. 'lst Row, left to right-Lynn Meighen, Charlotte Heasley, Anita Lee Hewitt, Sharon Moninger, Mary Jane Day, Nila Elks, Nancy Row-Louise Manifold, Lovella Snodgrass, Elaine Mancuso, Sue Freclley, Virginia Scandale, Evelyn Lenard, Janice Kiger, Bennie Rcw-Frances Mancuso, Barbara Heasley, Anna Jane Baily, Finch, Peggy Durbin, Nancy Johnson, Virginia Aust'n. 4th Row-Miss Closser, Peggy Hoy, Betty L. Loughman, Rita Jenn Christine Madias. 2nd 3rd if I gigyohf, v , 'C 9 , , g 'fy 4 ! A fq 2 eg, l stiff. L L r ' ' OFFICERS President Nancy Warne Vice President Anna Jane Bailey Secretary Lynn Meighen Treasurer Nancy Johnson Netcher, Sandra Berryhill, Doris McClelland, Joy Lee Curlin, Mary Warne, Angela Matz, Hope Hill. Brown, Vergie Kelley, Henrietta Conkle, Laura Elks, Jenny Lou Blair, Sheila Wright. Audrey Bise, Jean Roberts, Marjorie Jacobs, Nancy Stutler, Eleanor ings, Martha Karculas, Mandy Pickens, Jean Madlock, Dena Morris, 62 lst Row, left to right-Mary Jane Osso, Audrey Kiger, Patty Riley, Paula Gardner, Martha Jean Wood, Marilyn Smith, Ruby Jo Gump, Mary Lou Crouse, Dorothy Dittman, Phyllis Wilson, Doris Dunn, Marlene Cummings, Nancy Stevenson, E izabeth Owens, Mary McNichols, Mary Lou Gooden, Norma Lindley, Eva Hancock. 2nd Row-Barbara Chastain, Alice Otero, Gayle Porter, Edna Moore, Betty Black, Helen Bucciarelli, Joretfa Davis, Barbara Bama, Shirley Moninger, Dorothy Thompson, Kay Lemmon, Jo Ann Matz, Betty Wilson, Jo Ann Grant. 3rd Row--Joan Forrest, Betty Carol Canan, Diane Morris, Peggy Wunder, Jean Parry, Barbara Yoders, Jean Campbell, Nancy Stag- gers, Delores Dukate, Norma Jean Hewitt, Pat McNay, Beverly Rinehart, Elaine Osso. 4th Row--Lida Howard, Frankie McCurdy, Nancy Hupp, Barbara Houston, Iva Lee Baily, Winitred Stiles, Myra Johnson, Carolyn Smith, Ruth Stafford, Joetta Anderson, Martha Ann Whiting, Martha Williamson, Shirley Lightner, Miss Ullom. 9Ad ji-JSA- The Alpha Tri-Hi-Y, a branch of the Young OFFICERS Women's Christian Association, is composed ot Jun- ior and Senior girls who are able to maintain a B average throughout the entire year. President EVO June Hancock The purpose of this organization is to study Vice President Nornqa Lindley Christian ways and to create and maintain Chris- tian character throughout the entire school and com- Secretary Mary Jane Osso munity. T A d K- The meetings start with a devotional service recsurer U rey 'gel' and then a 'Formal discussion of future business is taken up. During the year, Teen-Talks are a part of Alpha's activities. These are talks concerning the spiritual and moral well-being of teen-age A youths. These discussions are not compulsory, but r are attended onl b those interested in the sub- ,1 , Y Y qw I . lects. The girls prepare Thanksgiving and Christmas 4 ,Q UK baskets for the needy. This is one of the several A ' i ' useful things they do throughout the year. They ALPNA' TR . . 9 , l also sponsor the Cinderella Ball and Christmas 1 P, 'aft' WE 59035 Dance. Alpha also sponsors sweater hops and con- . wt-rg THE cession stands for the basketball and wrestling NEFDY matches, from which the proceeds are used wisely. X 4 1 The Alpha Tri-Hi-Y, under the able leadership - '!j'?'n 5 of Miss Belle Ullom serves as an educational as well --li' wg. I H 11:::s 4 Q' as social club. lt teaches girls to be considerate XE and co-operative when working in a group. The club's motto, Pure thoughts, pure words, and pure deeds is practiced in all the club's activities. 63 Warfare 07 This club is made up of nature lovers. During the year we study trees, wild flowers, birds, minerals, Indian relics, and National parks. By turning in a project, you are eligible for a letter. as a class are Juniors and Seniors taking the course. All Sophomore and Freshmen mem The club members that meet every day VL Muzi Warfare egzfwfy bers meet twice a month in organization period. ln the spring, we are planning to send students to take part in the Nature Study Con- test in Pittsburgh and also at Waynesburg College. The students that take part in the contests will spend a day in Pittsburgh study- ing. The class went to see the exhibits at Waynesburg College Museum. We are planning to go on some success- ful field trips this spring. CM L9 gOt .A OZQOUQZV ELVLCA O! 60C0l'LM,f.'J Although it is only three years old, the bowling club is becoming more and more popular. The club bowls on Thursdays every week and each time there is a good turnout. At the beginning of the year the good scores were very rare, but as the year went on, the scores grew higher and the form ofthe bowl- ers grew better. NATURE STUDY Ist row, l. to r.-M. McNicholas, M. Johnson, L. Fin- nigan, V. Kelly, S. Bissett, M. J. Wood, S. Hig- gins, P. Wilson, M. Euwart, P. Stalnaker, J. Lohr. 2nd row-J. Cooper, H. Wilson, E. Mannifold, B. Pierce, J. Stipes, S. Smith, K. Khun, G. Fox. 3rd row-J. Rose, D. Gorman, C. Dunn, B. Wilson, C. Geho, B. Carpenter, J. Summersgill, M. Yanak, B. Phillips, L. Moore, Miss Myers. BOWLING CLUB 'Ist row, l. to r.-D. Conrad, G. Stoner, P. Wunder F. McCurdy, B. Chastain, J. Stoup, D. Morris M. L. Hewitt, L. Howard, M. Cummins. 2nd row-J. Summersgill, H. Wilson, M. Yanalc, B Wilson, M, Long, B. Yoders, J. Parry, R. Hoy R. Wilson. 3rd row-J. McKenna, C. Zimmerman, E. Henderson R. Shirk, M. Netcher, R. Stoftord, C. Geho R. Henderson, Mr. Lindley. 1 64 1 1 Top to Bottom-Joetta Anderson, Shirley Snider, Virginia Austin, Barbara Chastain, Delores Wilson, Mary Sayers, Betty Bryan, Dorothy Dittman. HOME ROOM REPRESENTATIVES lst row-Don Gorman, Charles Dunn, Louise Cankey, Shirley Tedrow, Bill Patterson, Susie Knisley, Marshall Masters, Charles Cowell. 2nd row-Willard McClain, James Barclay, John Summersgill, Jim Rose, Chuck Zimmerman, Jay Huffman, Denny Walters, Bill Bennett. , M em Low mineaa May I show you to your seat please? This is an example of the friendliness, cour- teousness, helpfulness, and all the other points that go together in making up our high school ushers. They usher at such aFfairs as the min- OVVLQ OOVVL Ae gmifclerd At the beginning of each year, each home room elects a representative to meet with Mr. Porter, the sponsor, to plan the noon hour program. The purpose of this program is to give the students that ride buses a chance to enioy themselves during the lunch hour period. The representative must be a bus rider. They play softball, German baseball, strel, concerts, and all the high school plays. Occasionally, they usher at events during the summer for the local clubs and organizations that sponsor performances in the high school auditorium. We are always very proud of our high school ushers. eyorwenfafiue boys basketball, girls basketball, and volley- ball. The representatives drew first for the soft- ball tournament which Room 14 won, after playing several games with Room l7, the run- nerup. The representatives have taken up a new project this year. Each week a home room is to pick a committee to clean the gym after each program. USHERS 65 !Q!L0f0gralo!Ly flu: Ollgdf fu 141' .yn MAl'!IIl l'.f The Photography Club is a group of boys that are of great importance to Waynesburg High School. They keep things going in the line of photography, such as running the movie pro- iectors and slides, taking snapshots, spinning the platters at noon and at Sweater Hops, helping the Parent Teachers Association, and showing movies for the town's local organizations and clubs. The Club has a wonderful sponsor, Mrs. Louise J. Martin, who helps the organization a great deal. The members think she is most capable for the iob that she is doing. The most important thing the Photography Club has, is their costly equipment. Some piece of machinery is used almost every minute of the day and is operated by some worthy member. The Club is noted for being progressive, in- dependent, ond proud that they have honest, accurate, and dependable members in such a highly praised organization. The new members ofthe year are all Fresh- men. They are Ronnie Wilson, Allen Lapping, Terry Bracey, John Wermecke and Ted Stataford. ' M iucle Y fu' -fovlau' Alfa 609' . n ..,.. 4 xx 5 'is cS J 5 , ,fit 0' I I I Y OFFICERS President Don Wilson Vice President Dick Bonfield Secretary-Treasurer Bill Pharaoh Sponsor Mrs. Martin lst Row, left to right-Don Gorman, Doug Barna, Don Wilson, Bill Pharaoh. 2nd Row-Tom Bower, Allen Thompson, Sam Francis, Mrs. Martin-sponsor, Dick Bonifield, Don Patterson, lst Row, left to right-Dorothy Lindley, Betty Carol Canon, Peggy Wunder, Jackie Stoup, Helen Wilbert, Betty Wilson. 2nd Row-Alvin Rush, Mary Jane Osso, Barbara Chastain, Martha Whiting, Dolores Dukate, Ruth Stafford, Joretta Davis. 3rd Row-Joe Headley, Mrs. Martin, Mr. Moore, Miss Myers, Howard Wilson. President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Q9 i J-1 OFFICERS ffm f ' wi'-T iX,j..sIS is ll' 'A , Q 0LWL8l 6L Howard Wilson Dorothy Dittman Jackie Stoup Barbara Chastain 67 CM cy Ollzrw Mr' 3llI5Al'VlI' of idmr glitz' The Camera Club is one of the most inter- esting as well as educational clubs in school. Anyone wishing to learn more about taking good pictures should belong, because one learns about printing and developing, as well as learning how to get the best pose, scenery shots, etc. When the members have all graduated and left school they will have many more memories to cherish because of pictures they took while in the Cam- era Club. At the present time everyone is busy making their Christmas Greeting Cards. This they do by transferring their individual pictures to cards and adding the Seasons Greeting. They then send the cards to friends and relatives, folks who are sure to appreciate the time and effort re- quired. The Club holds regular meetings and has as their sponsors Miss Myers and Mrs. Mar- tin. Their instructor is Mr. Moore of Fletchers Studio. A comparatively new Club, it is fast becoming one of the most popular in school. Con- tests are run and prizes are given which are worth working for. It is always nice to get your education along with fun. So everyone wishes the club success, good luck, and Good Shots. li ist Row-left to right-Joan Knisely, Allan Thompson, Mariorie Haynes, Jack Clayton, Bill Heft, Ruth Hoy. 2nd Row-Charles Mitchell, Donna Burge, Thelma McMasters, Myra Hildreth, Joan Barnhart, Mr. Rinehart, Shirley Tedrow, Joe Cooper, Bill Bennett, Shirley Lightner, Bob Pierce. jim Af CM we !9ainfec! The Art Club may be called the most pro- gressive group in our High School. Leading educators have recognized that there is no sub- iect which meets the natural growth of a student as does art and its related experiences. This year our Club has been giving each member the privilege of working in a varied number of materials-ink, crayons, pencil, water color, oil, etc. Weaving on both the lnkle Loom and standard four harness loom has been rnost fascinating. Our group is ever conscious of new trends in living today -as reported in Art News and The American Artist, two ot the best art publica- tions of our time. Yes, art is a happy experience. Come and visit our group sometime. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer OFFICERS . Shirley Lightner .. Robert Pierce Bill Heft Bill Bennett t . 9501 - XL 2' X :ln y 0 uzlfg :- l I x 1' Tl CL mf 041 gang Oz IYTOXICATING ,,. FIVE-, Ai '1'FR TEN A PRETTY PICTURE SS ' A ,,, N 5 55 . ..,i,, .,,- P r QAHBFHLL K ' I ' HGH! nuuruom 3 BIKLS sun.-1' r-'orc I'iiRh.!:. v LOOK our HE Bxrxsx - las uommnz ran: 4 HI amm nw mm 69 emoriw an rl T '52-f L 'iff TNI' IT? 3 up Q I m Frm'- f.2 1 E 'T 70 euior l ll, Left to Right-Elaine Osso, Nancy Stevenson, Phyllis Wilson, Bob Shirk. ,ALn0wLJ9menf5 We, the Oracle Staff of 1952, wish to express our appreciation and sincere thanks to all who have, in any way, assisted us in the planning and preparation of the 1952 Oracle. We extend our deep gratitude particularly to our faculty advisor, Miss Mary Hackney, who gave unceasingly of her time and guidance. The art supervision was under the direction of Mr. Porter Rinehart, assisted by Donald Brewer and Joe Cooper. For the first time many of the pictures for the snap- shot pages were taken especially for the yearbook by Howard Wilson and Donald Wilson. PHOTOGRAPHY Group Pictures Mr. Moore of Fletcher's Studio Waynesburg, Penna. Senior and Faculty Pictures Mr. Haines of Haines' Portrait Studio ENGRAVING John 81 Ollier Company Chicago, Illinois -l v I . A PRINTING A V Qgxf J . V 5 10' f Kurtz Bros. .N I . X Clearfield, Penna. I' f ' M . A-If Z Q iw, N , X0 X, .fl MQ 5 ! j not . K lf, , 1 Lv-ai 1 C111 ,y 6,,.fhv, if , ' 1,5 Ig? ' P ' - f Y 5 .. A I, 1 Q ilfuwf , 71 'B Q WL N I I ' ' 1 ' f 1 5 V i I K1 R, A . H I. 1 L 'Q x KX