West Deer High School - Coalagra Yearbook (Russellton, PA)

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Students Receive Honors t 1 ,-5-.,, . .-. 'M 3 I ORATORICAL CHAMP-Winner of the annual American Legion Oratoricals this term was Dorothy Puskar. one of West Deer's out- standing student leaders. She went on to place third in district oratorical competitions. Dorothy also won fame for being the Antler's top-notch editor as well as officer of several student organizations. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY-The highest academic recogni- tion that could be won by a high school student is selection to membership on the National Honor Society. Being named to that group in the junior year is an exceptional honor. The five picked for this honor were. from left, Ruth Filo. George Vranesh. Char- lotte Callen, Carole Buttyan, and Nancy Weaver. ., . M TN Q? ' ' ' 'E 'I .4 I-4-V -5 as -'QixX . :Q ,'- WL-. Jw.. 'ui' '!l'fsr.f' 'v I 2 xi,-, 4 ' J,-4....- fl., or Academic Work Right up until Hnal deadline of the Coalagra in March, West Deer students were winning recognition for themselves and the school. Many awards for activities and academic work produced in superior fashion were presented. On these pages are the individuals who were honored by various groups and organ- izations. J TOM MCAN WINNERS-Carole Buttyan and Ed Fleck received Certificates of Merit for being West Deer's choices for the McAn Company scholarship competitions. Later in the year Carole, along with John Conroy and Charlotte Callen, were commended for high scores received in Exceptionally Able Youth exams. REALLY TOPS fBelowt-The name Nancy Bizich will be long remembered around West Deer. Nancy was the school's unanimous choice for Jay-Cee Queen. As a player on the Bravettes' team, she set a new school scoring record by getting 37 points in one game. 1 l 1 ii i 'N 1 t 1 ti fi Q, I l Q

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To the Memories of West Deer and People They Knew .illtir Dorothy H. Vasilcik Band . . . Business Club . . . Home Ec Club . . . Refreshing tranquility surrounds Dot constant- ly . . . Is there when you need her . . . Helped many Academic English students with their themes . . . Blonde hair delicately waved highly. Her friendship is valued 'Y lla 1 k sl ' 1 ' f -v ' 4. 1 5 Gs.. A .lg ll 2 xx .nd Maryanne V. Venesky .lr. Class Play . . . French Club . . . Chorus . . . Girls' basketball . . . A slender, good-looking lass with a hep vocabulary . . . Her favorite saying is '6Cot a new boy- friend! . . . Really adores her generous brothers who lend her their cars . . . Worked at Rustic nn. Qc Qx ' Regina M. Wagner Home Ee Club . . . Business Club . . . Sports a smile that makes the cloudiest day appear bright . . . Enters into tasks with avid willingness and vitality . . . Sugar and spice wrapped up in a tidy. petite package . . . Impossible to refuse any of her requests. HOMECOMING SCENE fLeftl-Queen Elaine Penning- ton and her attendants wave to the crowd during Home- coming ceremonies. In the car are Kathy Mahnick, Diane Charney, and Marlene Tabacchi. The cavaliero at the door is Ralph Kirchner, who served as official chaffeur for the 1' Queen and her court. lKEY CHANGES- HANDS fRightl-This impressive scene 'was repeated again this spring when the seniors presented I the school key to next year's graduating class on Move-Up t. Zo- , x X it Thomas C. Wadsworth Band . . . French Club . . . Tom showed himself to be a very versai tile musician as he played- the base and snare drums, cymbals, and guitar . . . His famous five-piece band was invited to play at dances many times . . . Dark hair is al- ays neatly groomed. A ' ' ' .5 , ,L if . . D lfll KX, F 'I N? V, r K LL, U Qs, .,, rm ff l fj' Ulf I 1' 1 J -- 4 A , 7' ,, . ln. E, r wb' L ,fipl Pl , il A Jw ,W qv u R th N ,ll 7 l . 1- ' W fb fi' ly . ju' jg, fu ' J msd, .1 In AWN ' . if' ,.,.g'f il Up fl :ffl , l 'll I. L' fs J' 114 I we-, . 5-cr if , ' 'Lk '91 ,df we 1 1 ly I xfyvttxf I , Pg nfl' fl' 4 ' l lj, l ,bi :L f X .f - ' ' t we - if ,ff ,LJ VW I szkfle li .. 7 14,5 ,lair X Q , NUICY Weiwel' lvvifk' K Joseph A. Zrelakl 5 MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED it X, LIBEST SENSE OF HUMOR suftf. . . . MOST CREATIVE . . . BEST 4' lf Hall Patrol . . . Chair Committee DISPOSITION . . . BEST ACT- ING ABILITY . . . MOST STUDI- OUS . . . Nat'l Honor Society veep . . . FTA sec .... Sr. Class Play . . . Jr. Class Play . . . French Club sec .... Homeroom Oficer . . . Library assistant . . . Science Club . . . One of '59's best. ,X FDay. Dave Grubbs, Class of '58 president, is shown award- :ing the key to George Vranesh, '59 president. Looking on ' gare Kathy Mahnick, '61 president, and Stanlev Brudney, 1 '60 president. pl! 4 ft l if flflf if liir f -1 I Q . . , Canteen Club . Keeps teachers on their toes . . . One of' the real jokers of class . . . Never at loss for words . . . Member of Russellton all-for-one-and,-onesfoig, all gang . . . Enjoys teasing girlsl J Q, f l' If t., ji L 3' S My . N 1 any fs-X ,Q- 'Zo 51 C

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And Activities ARION AWARD-Lucille Consolaro was voted West Deer Musician-of-the-Year by her fellow bandsmen and thus re- ceived the Arion Award. The award, an engraved plaque, is presented annually by the local musicians' union. Lucille will be remembered also for being the lyric writer of the Senior Class Song. RECORD BREAKER-Stanley Sonny Brudney carved his name into West Deeris Hall of Fame in many ways during 1958-59. He set a new school record in basketball by scoring 372 points in one season. At a tournament in Plum Twp., he was awarded a trophy for his outstanding sports- manship. Stan also had the junior class play lead this year. 455 -.,. - dex- so k -.-3.1. tv- '- 2-2 Q' I 'i . Lx-1' E25 Q N f - . 'X ,1QQ.-- f 35,4 E, sf If an , L:-t, Q 5 in X' I. Q. - 5. 1 , ' bd- X K Art!-W17l I . H it, . sf ,Q ...--ef ' .x-.:,-is ' 1351--'. ' --4 .+L O :Z LN F13 T' 1 ff, X. X .-K 1 K 1-:-lv 1 1 Q is A' A 7'--hQl-L13-F V t HOMEMAKER AWARD-On the basis of her high score on a competitive exam, Andrea Nether was named West Deer's Home- maker-of-the-Year and presented the symbolic bronze award pin. Her qualifications were then sent on to district and state competi- tions. MOST VALUABLE lBelowl-More athletic honors and titles were won during the year by Fred Doman than any other West Deer athlete. Fred was Most Valuable Confer- ence player in football, in addition to being picked to The News and Dispatch All-Star teams. In basketball he was chosen to the JayCee and AIC All-Star teams.