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

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Queen Elaine Pennington at Homecoming HAIL THE QUEEN-Pretty Elaine Pennington poses with her crown and bouquet, Queen Elaine became the third girl in West Deer High history to win the Homecoming Queen title. Past Queens were Judy Zonarich. now at Grove City College. and Louise Nlennow. now a secretary, The unanimous choice of her classmates, lovely Elaine Pennington reigned as the 1958 Homecoming Queen of West Deer High School. Her attendants were Diana Charney, juniorg Kathy Mah- nick, sophomore, and Marlene Tabacchi, freshman, all elected by their classmates. Homecoming 1958 turned out to be exceptionally exciting as a large turn-out of old grads watched the impressive Queen's ceremonies and the 45-26 football victory over Knoch High School. K f, 4 , QUEEN AND HER COURT-It looked like a burst of springtime when Queen Elaine and her court gathered for a picture at the Homecoming Dance. From left are Marlene Tabacchi. Kathy Nlahnick. Queen Elaine and Diana Charney. CROWNINC MOMENT-Fred Doman. WD football captain, does the honors in presenting Queen Elaine with her ofiicial crown. The Queen also autioggaphecl the game ball. From left are Marlene. Kathy. Diana. Elaine. an red. . :X 1 Q ,.f ' . YC X- ,cv t ,l N , l a -v , X XX 427 ONE LAST LOOK-OVER-Diana Charney. junior attendant. helps vw.--f l H.. N ' Queen Elaine with some final gown adiustments before the Queen ' and her court make ready to enter the fielcl. lncidentally. Diana. as ., . junior attendant. won an honor achieved also by her sister Judy two t 1 . M. years earlier. N NX ' wa.. t .' WT. lOO get xl L'

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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.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1959 FROM THE BOARD 0F EDUCATION May we members of the Board ioin parents, friends, and citizens of the township in extending heartiest congratula- tions to each member of the 'Class of '59 for earning his emblem of scholastic achievement, a West Deer High School diploma. Treasure this diploma, seniors, because it represents one of your Iife's first hurdles successfully and admir- ably completed. You must realize, however, that this pace-setting 20th century will confront you with many, many more hurdles and obiectives in the years ahead. Choose and iudge them all with wisdom. Above all, never once lose sight of the goals which will ultimately bring happiness to you and to those who work and pray for your success. GEORGE VRANESH SR., President MRS. EDNA MAE STOUT ROBERT GRAHAM, Vice-President ANTHONY BUYDOSO SR. MIKE G. SEMKO, Secretary JOHN FALCONER LOUIS CASTELLO, Treasurer JOHN MAKUTA MAX O. SIEGEL, Solicitor WEST DEER HIGH'S WEEKLY STUDENT NEWSPAPER . . THE ANTLER PROUDLY SALUTES THE GREAT CLASS OF '59 . . WE'LL BE LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR RETURN VISITS IN THE YEARS TO COME. A SPECIAL TIP OF THE ANTLER HAT TO OUR SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS WHO GRADUATE THIS YEAR: Dorothy Puskar, Nancy Bizich, Fran Mehalic, Dorothy Bodnar, John Sobotka, Ruth Filo, Joanne Mozuch, Garnet Tomiczek, Tom Fry, Van Scott, Joyce Bowersox, Kathy Farrasso, Carol Dickey, Oliver Solinsky, Carole Buttyan. OTHER STAFF MEMBERS WHO WERE ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ANTLER WINNING FOUR FIRST PLACE AWARDS IN FOUR YEARS: Wally Andzreiewski, Frank Matko, Jackee Stepp, Sandy Massimino, Tony Busin, Dee Charney, Leah Bryan, Patty Makuta, Tom Griffith, Anna Latronica, Sally Rymer, Ellen Wetzel, Sandi D'Amico, Marion Kenyon, Joyce Arbogast, Dian Bassett. THEY COVERED WEST DEER LIKE SUNSHlNE.