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

Text from Pages 1 - 175 of the 1960 volume:

I Nu .W ,Ss u 'X l. ' K- Nlbx fx ,... N x v..--f Y f 1959-- 1960 Coalhgna fr' xx ff , W' ' . f YOU WERE THERE... The Turn of the Decade At West Deer High School WES T DEER HIGH SCHUOL R TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages 4-19 ..., .... A dministration, F aculty, Personnel gg,-1 TTTT g 1 Pages 20-53 .... ,.,. S tudent Body Pages 23-37 ..,.. ..... S ENIORS Pages 38-41 ....T ..TT, J UNIORS Pages 42-44 ...T. .,.. S oPHoMoREs Pages 45-47 ...,. .... F RESHMEN Pages 48-49. . . .... 8TH GRADERS Pages 50-52. . 4 ..,. 7TH GRADERS Pages 54-55 .... . . .Year in Review Pages 96-123 ..,. 1... A thletics West Deer Township hifi- A i - i Foreword. .. You Made News During 1959-60 It was the school year 1959-60 . . . the turn of a decade . . . West Deer High School . . . and YOU WERE THERE. You were one of 859 students who helped set a new, bulging enroll- ment record here. In fact, in many ways, the year was record-making . . . different . . . spec- tacular . . . memorable . . . mainly because of you. In reality, there was much expected of you during the year . . . much offered to you . . . and in most cases much gained by you. Throughout it all beamed the realization that you had been picked as the foundation for a do-or-die future . . . a future which had a rendezvous with destiny. Your main task at hand was to learn . . . about everything you could . . . from everybody you could . . . teachers . . . guest speakers . . . books . . . newspapers . . . yes, even TV. You learned through individual study . . . oral reports . . . even from those ever lovin' research papers! You learned by looking . . . filmstrip . . . demonstration . . . blackboard . . . microscope. You learned by doing . . . prepare oxygen . . . draw a building in perspective . . . conjugate verbs . . . solve quad1'atic equations . . . use force in your oral delivery . . . operate a lathe . . . measure the gravitational pull on an object . . . sew a straight seam. But midst it all you still enjoyed yourself immensely, no matter how tough they tried to make high school. You learned the processes of participating, becoming a leader, enriching your life and those of others by taking part in count- less school events of all types. And whether we won or not, you still turned out to cheer the Braves. You were seen at the class parties . . . the Christmas Ball . . . the S Sz S . . . the Prom . . . the school picnic at West View. And when it was all over, you had achieved your cherished goal . . . a diploma signifying 12 long years of study in American schools. Almost instantaneously it was all over. But as you leaf through the pages of your COALAGRA, may you relive the school year 1959-60 . . . the turn of a decade . . . West Deer High School . . . when YOU WERE THERE. 3 Ai 3 I' 4 ..-.-Ov: , ! 4' ., s 1 1.5-' S - 2- A ,-5 14 . ff' - .J ff 5 You Were There. .. 5 QA' Yi: . 1 , in 1 Ay ' 'Q :X , ll, Xe ,W e 5' K. FV! PERSCNNEL ff, .-Ks .X z..,, ,Q ' . Q-, , 1 G ' f :Fx e ' . N VN Y , -isp. ' Akkl ! ,Q 4' I eg we e ' . , qv J p D, if xxx gy I ll if 18 .SWAN i QL at if ...fi- ,. 2-cg CITIZENS ON THE JOB -- These seven township citizens, plus their legal adviser, made up the West Deer Twp. Board of Education during the 1959-60 school term. They had the task of setting policies and keeping close tab of .the township educational facilities that now total in the millions of dollars. From left are Atty. William Rodger, of Curtisvilleg Mrs. John Doman, Bairdfordg George Semko, board secretary, Saxonburg Blvd.g Atty. Max 0. Siegel, hoard solicitorg Robert Graham, board president, Russelltong Louis Castello, board treasurer, Bairdfordg John Makuta, board vice-president, Curtisville, and Clarence T. Norris, Culmerville. The board members, ardent citizens dedicated to providing the best education possible for children of West Deer Twp., serve without pay. Only the secre- tary and the treasurer receive nominal sums for their additional duties. 'Growing Pains' Still Ail School Board Everything continued to grow during the 1959-60 school term - so that meant more of that 20th cen- tury ailment known as growing painsii which the West Deer Board of Education had to endure and attempt to remedy. The school district student population continued its upward spiral, now clearing the 2,200 mark. Each of the five schools in the district was feeling effects of bulging enrollment. More meetings were held in an attempt to find a solution, but there seemed to be an unexplainable stalemate. Some were still advocating a merger with East Deer Twp., while others were sug- gesting a larger district union. During 1959-60, the picture of what happens in the next few years in respect to adequate building facilities remained confused. Some relief is expected if the local parochial schools are constructed as scheduled. However, the bulge would still remain in the secondary level. Mounting costs also produced more problems for the Board. The budget for 1960-61 was expected to climb over 3,800,000 That meant the school district would soon be spending a million dollars a year to operate efficiently. Facing these problems and decisions, plus many, many more, were the seven members of the Board. Joining the veteran members, Mr. Graham, Mr. Castello, 6 and Mr. Semko, during the year were Mrs. Doman and Mr. Makuta, appointed to replace Mr. Buydoso and Mr. Falconer who resigned their positions because of other occupational duties. Then in December, two more fam- iliar West Deer citizens, Mr. Norris and Atty. Rodger, were added to the Board via elections. It was a wel- come baclc for Mr. Norris since he had previously served as teacher and superintendent 'in the school dis- trict for -over 24- years. Atty. Rodger's election to the Board was significant in that he became the first West Deer High School graduate to be given the honor. fn' h 5635 'ii A 4-I Xb' W:- WELCOME AND FAREWELL - It resulted in an exchange of greetings last December when two new School Board members, Mr. Norris and Atty. Rodger, were elected to positions formerly occupied by outgoing mem- bers, Mrs. Edna Mae Stout and George Vran- esh, Sr. Extending the official Uwelcome' and farewell wishes was Mr. Graham, the Board president. TAXPAYERS SPEAK UP fBelow leftl - Mrs. Elmer Hol- libaugh, representing Russellton P-TA, presents a request to the School Board during a typical meeting. Other township citizens on hand for the meeting that particular evening were, from left, Mrs. Everett Maw Daugherty, Mrs. Mervin Grunden, Mrs. W. E. Nary, and Mrs. Dorothy Booth. School Board meetings are always open to .the public and taxpayers of the township are extended a standing invitation to present suggestions for the betterment of their school district. STILL GOING STRONG - Probably no one understands func- tions and responsibilities of a School Board as do Mr. Graham, left, and -Mr. Castello, the deans of the West Deer Board. Mr. Graham has been a member of the West Deer Board for the past 19 yearsg Mr. Castello, the past 21 years. Both have been key figures in formulating the decisions which have resulted in almost phenomenal growth for the West Deer School District in the last decade. Within that time the district has advanced from dilapidated, dangerous wooden buildings and no high school to the present picture of three modern elementary school struc- tures and a high school that provide top notch education for a student enrollment of well over 2,200 - and still growing. - L1 F gf! x .. it fx .H 'Dpi REQUEST GRANTED CBelowl - From the apparent pleased look on the faces of the visiting citizens, their request or sug- gestion was accepted by the Board. During the course of the year the Board must act on countless requests, some in the form of hot tempered criticisms, ranging from permission to use build- ing facilities to why didn't the school bus wait a few minutes extra yesterday morning for my daughter? . At times the requests or suggestions come in the form of illogical criticisms from selfish individuals who have not attempted to examine the point in question from all sides. .v ' .A I .sf .N 'ww-My W p ,. ,.. Q., . Qs y N rel-me N W V .. ..k. ., . . A Y .. -1 mllllg: W 3,1 -,Z Y . t , . K , -1 , . ' lf. Q - A , A ,ft I . . ' l 3 s 2' ' - H' 1 is V- ll A tt s ff Y ' V li' , 5 if ' t fgfg,: t A391 , X. 3-wig at l , I-I I A in ,, .fr - l H ,. sm N- 'ff .. f I' I ,, ..., V k :ii W U E H Ill' 5 t ' '. 1 lf- Q ki-L A i....' A 5 A I V , We X 5433- ' 4 -jlfi V., ,' , '. M g':1fjf 'jl V I .A V , rp. W ul LT: ' . Vi -l is 'S V .- ff f 1:1 awe-Q it tttaffx-ss -,gt ,iii 'ff at ft gil? mit-We-t s A VA, p A Q A 3 W It 4 . . ' N-........... ANOTHER BUSY YEAR FOR A BUSY MAN - Budgets, increased expenditures, requests from citizens, requests from the school board, requests from teachers, requests from students, ful- fill new educational requirements from state - these were some of the thousand-and-one aspects ot' education which almost dail Y crossed the desk of William E. Burns, superintendent of West . i . I-15,552 : , K ...... ..... ........ ...... .......... ..... -...... ....t.. lil -...... ..... ....... .... an- ' uf '.-. Y fs t V a. If A ,.,4r ' K. ' Deer Twp. schools. As the head man, Mr. Burns assumed the weighty responsibility of seeing that all four of the West Deer Twp. schools fRussellton, Curtisville, Bairdford, and West Deer Highl functioned perfectly. This year Mr. Burns marked his 16h . . . t year as a West Deer administrator, his second year as superintendent. .IUST A CHAT - Although it appears serious, it's really just a friendly chat between Barbara, Gre- beck and Dr. Bruno Casile, director of curriculum. Dr. Casile, now in his 14-th year with West Deer schools, never loses contact with students, even though most of his duties relate to planning and co- ordinating phases of instruction with teachers and other administra- tors. BOSS MAN CBelowl - Heading operations at West Deer High for the second year was Principal Mat- thew Petrina. A glance in his office, always a bee-hive of activity, was proof enough that Mr. Petrina had a particularly active year. ..i BT' X it ay sg 1, ,x Challenging Year Met By W.D. Administrators It turned out to he an extremely challenging year in many ways for the West Deer administrators. The challenges came from varied sources. The world at large continued its dizzy, maddening pace of progress that created exceptional demands in the world of education. Thus the curriculum had to be re-examined, re-vitalized, re-inforced as never before. Another challenge came from the state level which established new educational requirements attempting to utilize every available minute in the school day for full academic advantage. The administrators had to see that these requirements were carried out completely. From the school board, voice of the local citizens, came more challenging tasks and projects which had to be planned and distributed to the appropriate depart- ments. All in all, if you were a West Deer administrator in 1959-60, you had a mighty challenging year. LIVING IT UP tBelowJ - Faculty row seems to enjoy school parties as much as the students do. From left are Mr. and Mrs Nlonnier, Mrs. and Mr. Burns. and Mrs. and Mr. Pctrina. 2. .1-ft-fr , +- .H r Z 5 1 Weddings, Projects--Facult Has If you were a West Deer High School faculty mem- ber during the turn of the decade, 1959-60, you took part in a mighty eventful year around the WD scene. At least seven teachers will remember it probably . . . . H . . ,, more than others. Relmquishing their most eligible status to become married during the year were such former stalwart singles as Mr. Siegel, Mrs. tMariottib Radovitch, Mr. Capellman, Mr. DiMarco, Mr. Whartenby, and Mr. Salvatore. New faculty members on the WD scene this term were Mr. Delfazio, Mr. Lavrich, Mrs. Molnar, as well as Mr. Curcio and Miss Huber who began their duties during the second semester. Also welcomed back was Mr. King, talented art instructor who formerly taught here but left for two years to work with the Atomic Energy Comm. Missing from their former WD class- room positions were Mrs. Lairo, who accompanied her husband for a teaching assignment in Germany, Mr. Graham, who left teaching for a sales position, and Mrs. Roemhild, who joined the housewife ranks. Also leaving at mid-terms were Mr. Karcis, to the New Ken school district, and Mrs. Monday, housewife. NOTEBOOK JOTTINGS ABOUT WD TEACHERS . . Another WD teacher MISS KRAFT, was chosen to assist in the evaluation of a district high school . . . MRS. SCHUSTER was named county representative of United Business Ed Assn., as well as business ed chair- man at the Springdale workshop . . . More national recognition was accorded WD when an article written by MRS. ACCIAI appeared in an educational periodical . . . WD's globe-trotting faculty member, MR. UTZIC, again made travel news with a tour of Europe . . . Around the local community the most startling thing to happen was the election of MR. PIAZZA as the new township justice-of-peace. The Squire ran on the independent Democrat ticket and turned out to be a top vote getter .... A nother winner for School Board on the same ticket was MR. NORRIS, former WD teacher and superintendent. Big in-service project of the term was when WD teachers visited area schools in order to view and com- pare educational procedures and facilities. Their obser- vations and detailed reports proved extremely enlight- ening in the quest to provide top level education at WD . . . The PSEA '6social season included a much enjoyed fall get-together at North Park, a dinner party held at Bull Creek Church, and several spring events. Interesting notes: Seven teachers are WD High grads - MR. ANDRIKO '46, MR. ANGELONI '48, MR. UTZIC '48, MR. SCHULTZ '49, MR. FORMENTO '49, MRS. DIGIROLAMO '50, and MR. LAVRICH '55 . . . According to office records, seven WD teachers went through the entire term without missing a day. They were MR. KERNAN, MR. MONNIER, MR. SIPES, MR. VITKAY, MR. WHARTENBY, MISS KRAFT, MR. CURCIO. Iron Men of the faculty are Mr. Sipes, 1.:i'sing only two days in 14- years, and Mr. Monnier, three days in 14 years . . . MR. SIEGEL will be on leave during 60-61 term to do advanced college work. I0 .gg - Q . Q ' Y uv? li . x ' i 'Il' T T 1 ,j K:-vm -XML . DENO ACCIAI B.S., M.Ed. . . . Algebra, Mechanical Drawing . .. Slide Rule Club . . . Married ...Lives in Lower Burrell. 7 years teaching experience, 6 at WD. FACULTY ROW LIVES IT UP! - There's noth- ing we like better than a good wedding! is what you hear veteran teachers at West Deer exclaim. And this scene, Mr. and Mrs. Capellman's wedding in January, was typical during the year as the ranks of faculty eligible bachelors diminished fur- ther. MRS. DOROTHY ACCIAI B.S., M.Ed . . . Guidance Counselor . . . Married . . . Lives in Lower Burrell . . . 7 years as teacher and coun selor, 5 at WD. ,451 5- Eventful Year I . .tux ' Q ERNEST ANDRIKO B.S., M.Ed .... Biology . . . Science Club, Jr. High Bas- ketball . . . Lives in Baird- ford . . . 7 years teaching experience, ull at WD. -f VINCENT ANTONELLI B.S .... Attendance Head, Athletic Director, Family Liv- ing, Reading, Health . . . Activities Chairman, Student Congress . . . Married . . . One child . . . Lives in West Deer Manor . . . 15 years teaching experience, 12 at WD. 1 ,im ' -cr o e fa ' -Q, s I L A J xiii?-rf in ,L f- AS X ' 'aaee i-ti i v fra sf'-r g. lit, f I f X if - it DANIEL ANGELONI B.A., M.Ed. . . . English, P.O.D., Journalism . . . Year- book, Press Club . . . Married . . . Lives in Ideal Manor . . . 7 years teaching experience, all at WD. f fa... . ti'- F ARNOLD CAPELLMAN B.S. . . . Industrial Arts, Printing . . . Married . . . Lives in Springdale . . . 2 years teaching experience, hoth at WD. Q Lf ALBERT CURCIO B.S. . . . Office Practice Business Math, Business Eng- lish . . . Came to WD during the second semester after being graduated from Indi- ana STC. MISS JOANNE BOSSERT B.S .... Home Ee .... 9th Grade Sponsor . . . Cheer- leaders . . . Lives in Oak- mont . . . 2 years teaching experience, both at WD. MRS. ELIZABETH CUNNINGI-IAM B.A., M.Ed .... Algebra, Plane Geometry, Solid Geom- etry, Trig., Advanced Math .. .Math Dept. Head . . .Mar- ried . . . Lives in Bracken- ridge . . . 16 years teaching Q 13, I 42. 'I . , af- ff I . Ib experience, 11 at WD. .5 ' - pg., 4 1 , , get ' -. ' 3235 ' .u x 'xl -2 I JOSEPH DeFAZIO B.S., M.Ed .... Science . . . Unified Studies . . . Married . . . 2 children . . .Lives in O'Hara Twp .... 5 years teaching experience, 4- at WD. I I I MRS. JOLENE DiGIROLAMO B.S .... English . . . Future Teachers . . . Married . . . Lives in Brackenridge . . . 6 years teaching experience, 4 at WD RAYMOND FORTUN B.Ed., M.Ed .... English, History . . . Married . . . 4- children . . Lives in Ches- wick . . . 12 years teaching experience, all at WD MISS STELLA JAREMA B.Ed.. M.Ed. . . . Latin, Speech, Academic English ...National Honor Society ...English Dept. Head . . . Lives in Etna . . . 18 years teaching experience, 14 at WD. fiber g I2 'Vi s N f ati DONALD DiMARCO B.S. . . . Metal Shop, Mechanical Drawing . . . Shop Club . . . Married . . . Lives in Glenshaw . . . 3 years teaching experience, all at WD. 51 MRS. MARGARET GIRDWOOD B.Ed .... Phys. Ed ..,. Intra- murals . . . Married . . . 2 children . 2 grandchildren . . . Live.s in Cibsonia . . . 15 years teaching experience, 10 at WD. WILLIAM KERNAN B.S .... Wood Shop . . . Hall Patrol, Stage Crew . , . Shop Clubs . . . Lives in Shaler . . . 8 years teaching experience, 6 at WD. 4 'Re R . 7 STEPHEN FORMENTO JOSEPH FORTINO B.S .... French, English . . . B.S., M.A .... General Sci- French Club . . . Married . . . ence . . . Lives in Sharps- 2 children . . . Lives in Cur- burg . . , 6 years teaching tisville . . . 5 years teaching experience, all at WD. os- U . Us. f I A Y 1 , ' :--- . X fi JOHN GRAFF B.S., M.Litt., M.A .... Sci- ence, Economic Geography . . .Archery Club, Sophomore Sponsor . . . Married . . . 2 children . . . Lives in West Deer Manor . . . 14 years teaching experience, all at WD. BOYD KING B.S. in Art . . . Arts and Crafts, Advanced Art . . . Art Club . . . Married . . . One Child . . . Lives in Bel- vue . . . 9 years teaching experience, 4 at WD. in f -L as Q . 1 sf , . vu 2 si! experience, 3 at WD. MISS MARY ANN I-IUBER B.Ed .... Math . . . Lives in Belle Vernon . . . Came to WD at beginning of 2nd sem- ester aftcr being graduated by Indiana STC. MISS JOAN KRAFT B.S., M.Ed .... Home Ec., Sewing . . . Home Ec Club ...Lives in Pittsburgh . . . 9 years teaching experience, all at WD. .4 U t -N. K r , '-ffl. Li Y . S 2 3 Hg., I, i,r:,n': ' X, 4 ' - - MISS CHRISTINE LAMBERT B.A.. M.Ed .... Librarian ...Future Nurses, Library Assistants . . . Lives in Bak- erstown . . . 30 years teach- ing experience, 28 in WD. MRS. MARY MOLNAR B.A. . .. Math, Science Algebra . . . Married . . . 2 children . . . Lives at Starr Road . . . 3 years teaching experience, l ut WD. Ar DAVID LAVRICH B.S .... Shorthand, Speech, Reading . . . Student News- paper, 8th Grade Sponsor ...Lives in Russellton . . . Completed his first full year of teaching. fl ,L Q' :fi :3T'?f. 2-.1 -,Syfg 1,133 f fi' wt - af Y -'Aft-'i N ' .1-1' 1 CLARENCE MONNIER B.S., M. Litt . . . Chemistry, Physics . . . Science Dept. Head . . . Audio Visual Dept. Head, Youth for Christ ...Married . . . 2 children ...Lives in Culmerville . . . 24- years teaching experience, all at WD. JAMES MARSILI B.S.., M.Ed .... History . . . Head Basketball Coach, Var- sity Club . . . Married . . 5 children . . . Lives in Rus- sellton . . . 13 years teaching experience, all at WD. 1 ,. ' X - 22- . :lx 161' I1 JOHN PIAZZA B.A, . . . History, Social Studies . . . Married . . . Lives in Curtisville . . . 10 vears teaching experience, all at WD. mi.. l ALBERT MAURONI B.S. in Music . . . Instru- mental Music . . . Band, Dance Band, Majorettes . . . Lives in Amold . . . 9 years teaching experience, 6 at WD. i WILLIAM POWERS B.Ed., M.Ed. . . . Civics, P.O.D .... PSEA President ...Married . . . 5 children ...Lives in Pittsburgh . . . 14 years teaching experience, all at WD. ON CALL - Three of West Deer's ace substitute teach- ers, Mrs. Bassett, Mrs. Grif- fith, and Mrs. Ekas, scan schedules of the teachers they are to replace for the day. Sub teachers must have a unique devotion to the teaching field since they may be called out to work any morning with only a few min- utes' notice. They must be able to handle any class from academic English to physical education. I3 MRS. S. MARIOTTI Fx! T N Q RAnovlTcH I!.Ed. . . . Bookkeeping, gf ,l.B.T., Typing . . . Intramur- als . . . Married . . . Lives in Springdale . . . 9 years - . teaching experience, 8 at 4- 1 WD. CONFAB OF THE BRASS - Taking a moment for a little chat hefore the meeting gets underway are the four teachers who are serving as officers of the West Deer Branch PSEA. Froiu left, seated, are Miss Jarema, secretary, and Mr. Powers, president. Standing, Mr. DeFazio, vice-president, and Mr. Sipes. iI'l'llSlIl'Cl'. :H .famux 'S T as S I t. 'g . A 7 . 'Y l - M T fe y -,X A - ff? JOSEPH SALVATORE WALTER SCHULTZ MRS. ANGELINE HARRY SIEGEL its .... Mun.-, Chorus . . its., Misa .... llealut, Phys. SCHUSTER mia .... English . . . stu- Nlarried . . . Lives in New Ed., Reading ...Sports Clulm, B.A., M.A .... Typing . . dent Congress . . . Married Kensington . . . 6 years Jr. High Football, J.V. Bas- Business Dept. Head . . . ...Lives in Shadyside, Pitts- leaching experience, 4 at kctball . . . Married . . . Senior Class Sponsor . . . hurgh . . . 11 years teaching WD. Lives in Russellton . . . 5 Married . . . Lives in Sharps- experience, all at WD. WELL, lT'S THIS WAY - year is going to he a 'really big show' at the Iiiltnn or . . . on second thought let's have it on a train. quips Mr. Utzig. who put in a real hard-working year as junior class sponsor. Respected and admired hy all, especially the juniors. he was constantly found in the midst of a crowd of students as ahove with .lack Capello, .ludy Crden, Anna Marie Papriska, and .lane Pierce. Many of his imaginative and enthu- siastie ideas inspired the class iu at successful auction. a foreign exchange student plan, a post- prout party and picnic. Aside from these demanding projects, he teaches history with equal vim and vigor. I4 The prom this years teaching experience, all at WD. hurg . . . 13 years teaching.: experience, all at WD. el- 5 K , 'Q ,fbi u- Y- j f y it r il ' . 'A SK '-,' e 1 f ...Lal 33 'S i I Q I T 1 i p. i Y 5 fim- GEORGE, SIPES JOSEPH UNITES WILLIAM UTZIG MICKEY VITKAY ILS.. M.Ed. . . . Unified l3.S .... Drivers' Education B.S .... Social Studies, llis- B.S .... Scicnicc . . . Science Studies. Reading. Family ...Married . . . 3 children tory . . . Junior Class Soon- Club . . . Married . . . 2 Living . . . Chess Club . . . ...Lives in New Kensington sor . . . Lives in Russellton children . . . Lives in Baird- PSEA Treasurer.. .Married ...12 years teaching experi- . . . 4 years teaching experi- ford . . . 6 yeaglgeaching ...Lives in Aspinwull . . . ence, all at WD. ence, all at WD. experience, 3 at , I5 years teaching experience. all at WD. . 3 F' N ,, . 'S DAVID WHARTENBY B.S .... Unified Studies . . . Sports Club . . . Assistant Football Coach . . . Married ...Lives in lllawnox . . . 6 years teaching experience, all at WD. MRS. KATHERINE ss , 1 i Q' f fi 'Ai sf v p 'Q Ng u if f e ' s -ifl f 5.-I Mas. ANNABELLE uso zn.LA vstousn-IAN WILLIAMS BA., B.Mus. . .. Speech, Reading . . . Language Club, liook Club . . . Married . . 2 children, 1 grandchild . . Lives in Clcnshaw . . . years teaching experience, at WD. 9 4 R.N.. School Nursing Cert. ...Married . , . l child . . . Lives in lndianola . . . Has been WD School District nurse for 8 years. 12 at WD. ATTENDANCE CHIEF - Several students, Stan Brudney, Vince Ferraiuolo, and Ted Wells dp some fast talking before a discerning Mr. Antonelli in the attendance office. Coach, as he is affectionately tabbed by students, is probably the busiest man on the WD scene since he assumed the attendance position. With those duties Mr. Antonelli also inherited such additional titles as chairman. of activities and assem- blies, Student Council sponsor. fmagazine drive and Tiny Tim food campaignl, included in addition to his long time post of Athletic Director. In the evenings, if he's not working on his part-time job, he can be found working for community betterment as a member of the township zoning board. B.A., M.Ed .... Civics, Phys- ical Ed .... Intramurals . . . Married . , . 3 children . . . Lives in East Union Area . . . 13 years teaching experience, X. f xx vb 4 I Q req x 4 Sin -1' MH, if . , .T 2 I V H . , v -.., ..,i..,. . all f V -1 A k W ,f K -Qs l -5 ff- -' - . Z -It - 2 -, L -, :Q 0f Hg- - nt., , -' R 4' - t 7 - iEf??.ii?If?fg?' SECRETARIES CELEBRATE -- The upstairs office was the scene of a surprise party early in September. The honorees were Mrs. Marion Pussic. who was leaving: her job as high school secretary, and Mrs. Mabel Angeloni, who was taking over tlte position. From left are Marcella Broglia. Miss Louise Mennow, Mrs. Pussic, and Mrs. Angeloni. The event was repeated again near the end of the school term. but this time it was Mrs. Pussic who returned to her former office position and Mrs. Angcloni who departed. '1 BACK ON THE JOB - Everyone was happy to see Mrs. 2 ' 1.1 Angzeloni back on the job as high school secretary this - . .'. year. After serving as a school secretary for eight years, S' , L X Ji t Mrs. Angeloni had given up her job last term. However, she returned to the busy West Di-or High scene when Mrs. Pussic left and again was commended by all for her abil- ity and office organization. ,C 1 . Q I6 .4511 'wif S ., R NHL- Ex-Secremries Create Ojfce Force Big ews In the world of West Deer High School secretaries, it was the ex-secretaries who made the news in 1959-60. First it was Mrs. Anne Vasilcik Klukasczewski who resigned her position in June as head secretary in the superintendent's office. ln August she and her husband became the proud parents of a baby daughter. Then in September, Mrs. Marion Schiberl Pussic gave up her job as secretary to the principal in the fast and furious downstairs high school office. Three months later, in December, the Pussics also gave birth to a future West Deer High cheerleader. Taking over as head secretary in the superintendenfs oflice was Miss Louise Mennow after only a year's experience as an assistant. Her ability on the job and her cordial ways were soon acclaimed by all at West Deer. Hired as an assistant was a top member of the Class of '59, Miss Marcella Broglia. She too learned the ropes quickly and became a valuable asset to the West Deer staff. Replacement for Mrs. Pussic turned out to be a vet- eran member of the office force, Mrs. Mabel Angeloni. Mrs. Angeloni had resigned from her post as head secre- tary the year previous. However, after a few months she came back to take over the reigns of the busy high school office. In April, Mrs. Pussic return-ed to West Deer and resumed her work as high school secretary. THE I?OSS'S GIRLS flinluivl - Handling the many responsibilities of thc superintt-ndcnt's office were Miss Marcella Broglia and Miss Louise Nlennow. These responsibilities ranged all the way from computing the huge monthly payroll Io preparing the countless state and local forms. Miss Mennow completed her second year in the important post, while Miss Broglia, a graduate of the Class of '59, marked her first as the assistant secretary. Us N 1. 'inn-gp may Strenuous Year Put In ...f B Maintenance Crew New equipment to be tended to. the worst weather in many years. and a tight spending budget all teamed up to make it a rather strenuous year for the mainten- ance staff and bus drivers of West Deer. The faithful and expert work put in by these mem- bers of the West Deer staff directly contributed to the efficiency of education at West Deer High School. No wonder everyone is proud of them all. Q x fr X eaefmtia sueemfzsoa The responsibilities involved in seeing that facilities in all four district schools are in tip-top working order lie in the hands of Elmer Heed. maintenance su- pervisor, and his small hilt thor- ough staff. Mr. Reed can he seen working many hours on his own time to see that all is fune- tioning well. ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET ,- Making certain that 2,200 stu- dents in West Deer Twp. get to and from school safely and on time each day is the main inter- est of Alfred Ekas, West Deer's transportation supervisor. An extremely concientions worker and leader. Mr. Ekas has always carried out his duties in a meri- torious manner. mam, HE!lT,S FP-liill Graham. left. and George Skillen, two top maintenance men at YVest Deer lligh. cheek over controls of the new gas furnaces installed this term. ln the previous 17 years, janitors had to hand feed coal furnaces here, The cliangeover resulted in 3 eomfortable. more sanitary high school. COFFEE BREAK - Don Simonetti. a new addition to the West Deer High maintenance crew this year. joins evening janitresses in a quick eoffee break. Although some students don't realize it, the sparkling school interior they find awaiting them each morning is the result of hard, diligent work on the part of the evening janitresses. They are. from left. Mrs. llurdek. Mrs. Vucetie. Mrs. liucei. and Mrs. llenry, 'AH K 4, BUS DRIVERS-West Deer's reliable bus drivers really had a workout this year in the winter weather termed as the worst in ten years. The drivers are. from left. Mr. D'Amieo. Mr. llamilton, Mr. Norris, Mr. Cray. Mr. Cromika. Mr. Tipe. Mr. Christy. and Mr. Jura. Missing from the picture are Mr. Trcvellini and Mr. Angeloff. 17 1 ' 'X-rN1 n io... A Jlaituttv. L BUS! 'VP .1-L. v-',,,-A v Y XJ .- 72,000 Servings az Yeczrl... Cafeteria Again Ranks High The hands of the clock are approaching THAT TIME. lt's becoming increasingly difficult to concen- trate on lessons. A bell rings and the class is off to the cafeteria! Another of the three 30-minute lunch periods has begun. Before the three meal periods conclude, 420 students will have purchased the 30-cent, nutritionally balanced meal . . . and all will have returned to their classes, rarin' to continue the day's activities now that their appetites have- been satisfied. West Deer students do have hearty appetites, it would take one cow 386 working days to produce the l7,000 half-pint containers of milk consumed monthly in the cafeteria. During the 180-day school term, Mrs. Edna Mae Corbett, food supervisor, and her staff of seven are responsible for a grand total of 72,000 indi- vidual servings. Mrs. Stella Fedison and Mrs. Theresa Mahnick are the Hdeansn of the cafeteria staff which includes Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Chaballa, Mrs. Cherubini, Mrs. Tomiczek, Mrs. Vidic, and Mrs. Simonetti. Mrs. Corbett came to West Deer three years ago, after ll years in school cafeteria work. Menu-planning is done a month in advance. From the state set Type-A plan, consisting of two ounces of protein, PM cup of vegetables or fruit, one slice of bread, two teaspoons of butter, pint of white milk, a wide variety of nutritionally balanced meals are pre- pared. lf purchased outside school, these same meals would cost almost a dollar. Consistently high state ratings verify the fact that since its installation in 1955-56, the cafeteria has con- tinued to meet the school's needs in excellent fashion. CAFETERIA WORKERS - Just before serving up a delicious holiday meal, the cafeteria workers take a moment to smile for the COALAGRA cameraman. From left are Mrs. Chaballa, Mrs. Simonetti, Mrs. Tomiczek, Mrs. Mahnick, Mrs. Vidic, Mrs. Corbett, Mrs. Kranker, Mrs. Grunden, Mrs. Cherubini, Mrs. Fedison, and Mrs. Baker. HER DOMAINS - On the shoulders of Mrs. Corbett rest the responsibilities of planning and providing Class A type of lunches for the hearty appetites of West Deer students. Mrs. Corbett has been food supervisor here for the last three years. She also super- gisles Ipreparation and planning of daily meals at the Curtisville c oo . TT? is CH dd S 4:YAY Q' i W g 'bw- I Ratmgs EAGER EATERS - Two forks are better than one when it comes .to devouring the delicious Christmas dinner. At least Joe Grill and Russ Grimes, two of West Deer's more healthy specimens, attempt it, as Joe Paskorz, Ron Mennow, and Ken Hunter look on enviously. ,yn 'Vt X ,f If 2 '49 i Q ,nw vt. f 6' Q Y,--V 'As 'jf Q Q 'f ji, WM 3. ONE DOWN TWO TO GO! - Champion submarine sandwich eater at West Deer High e show ' ' ' ' seems to be Kim Stevenson. Here h two at once. Sub sandwiches are s his championship form by putting away a student favorite. LOOKS GREAT iBottom? - Fit for a king is the turkey being given final touches before making its debut to West Deer students. Giv- ing smiling approval of their kitchen mas terp iece are Mrs. DeMartini, Mrs. Vidic, and Mrs. Chaballa. MIGHTY GOOD.' fAbovel - Dave McMaster se.ems to enjoy testing the home-made pumpkin pie served at the annual Thanksgiving dinner. Giv- ing Dave an assist are Karen Balog and Bob Rowe, while Mrs. Baker dishes it out. ,1- -..-5, I9 if 1 f x X - 'A NJ 'QV' I f WZ . ff' ,.. Inf? H X .ily A x A -Exfxgilvfu Nb Z H' , , fi L A yt. You IWW There... . Z EN 'Q kg S . X. I wiv . fL'! X ' -, K . f f g,f 1.! Qlf. . Y-ef Z . -Mi' 'ful 0 1 x ' ' , rr A 11. N 1, Q x I w. STUDE T BODY , Nay' QSQ' E' Q '-' 5 V 3 If r Am,, X . W 4. gr? Jf!,w W a x V fy iw, A 'M .V X N W ' ,w f' Q,-W . : MPX st' xx. 13' '41-+1 '--if I Y'- ntellect, eaderslfqb em 'I X V7 SUMMIT MEETING -- Class officers Dce Char- ney, treasurcrg Audrey Evancga. secrctulyg Leah Bryan, vice-presidentg und Stan Brudncy, president. along with class sponsor Mrs. Schuster. gather to makc preparations for one of the numerous class vvents held during thc yr-ar. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - Receiving the honor of being selectcd to thc Nation- ul Honor Society wcrc, seated, Bill Capello. Joe Halovanic, John Uchic, Arlene Zonar- ich. Standing, Dick Grandv. Pat Stanish. Bob Kirsch, Joe Your- ish, Dennis Makuta, Barb Burdek, Leah Bryan, Sandy Massi- mino. n Class of ,60 It's been said that even back in first grade future officers of the Class of '60 were already supervising recess activities, and the future honor students were juggling encyclopedias while the others struggled with Dick and ,lane stories. Well, maybe those are tales, but this is fact-the Class of 1960 demonstrated an extremely high level of leadership and a better than average scholastic ability. The academic talent reached a summit never before attained when two class members, Richard Crandy and Sandy Massimino, were admitted to the University of Pittsburgh after completing their junior year in high school. Sandy and Dick were among the 13 chosen out of 130 in the county who qualified. The two West Deer mathematics majors upheld even the highest expec- tation by zooming through their freshman college year with high honor grades. It was a phenomenal scholas- tic triumph for the two scholars, for the class, and for West Deer High School. Joe Halovanic ranked as top student in the Class of '60. He and the other three top ranking students, Bill Capello, John Uchic, and Pat Stanish, tackled every difficult course the scientific bloc of study offered. Becoming a member of National Honor Society is another scholastic prize. Accepted in their junior year, an exceptionally superior honor, were Grandy, Mas- simino, Capcllo, Halovanic, Uchic, and Zonarich. Class otiicers Stan Brudney, Leah Bryan, Dee Char- ney, and Audrey Evanega had a whale of a job. Their handling of all the complex senior year affairs deter- mined whether the class would be remembered as the one that soared or the one that sunk. As one affair after another was chalked off in successful fashion, it became apparent that this wasn't an earthbound class - especially with a live-wire, dedicated sponsor like Mrs. Schuster. F1 BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD - Sandy Massimino and Dick Grandy brought fame to themselves and to their Alma Mater this year by achieving phenomenal academic success in the University of Pittsburgh early admittance program. They went directly to their freshman college year after 11th grade in high school. Both completed their first year at Pitt with high honor grades. L. 5. ? 137 A A 4-.. .., ' .Kp X M. . C.. X .X ,N . . .. , ....... f tj Q-..... ' TOP SCHOLARS - , T Leading the Class of '60 scholastically were these high honor stu- dents. From left, Sandy Massimino, Rich- ard Crandy, Joseph Halovanic, William Capello, .lolm Uchic, Patricia Stanish. .-N .fN 1 H .Ai I, 1- . . M- fs 4 1- ' ' no ,, . 1. .- Donna J. Allen George A. Angeloff i -, . ' fig ' LJ, 4 'F I ff. , ' .X X SENIOR CLASS MOTTO Success Through Diligence and Faith in Goff CLASS COLORS Orchid and While C LASS FLOWE R While Carnation Andrew P. Antoninka Maureen J. Atkinson A Lv ,W we , fx, Barbara Burdek Writes K Ss S4 . V s Lyr1cs For Class Song t i N t E t at . The much-sought honor of being the writer of the y ' i official class song this year went to Barbara Burdek. , . . . ds. , Q-. 4, 111 .veg-F Written to the tune of 4'The Last Time I Saw Parlsf' ' gt . the song made its debut at the Senior Dinner Dance ffjT?jQ . . swf--'af fr . and became a part of every senior function thereafter. '-is -f- t ' J- Graduation marked the songis final appearance. after which it became a high school memory. something nos- James D' Barnett Theodore A' Barsolo talgzie to he carefully preserved throughout the years. THE LAST TIME I SAW WEST DEER 1 lLyrics by Barbara Bnrdckl it 1 K VERSE I: .- , - These last days here at West Deer bring mem'ries from the past. How happy were those football games, oh how we wished they'd last. - Our howling parties showed hm-, skill, the scores that gave us fame. ' - The rhythm of those bouncing pins with each und every game. ' 'V Among these walls so stately, hide joys and heartaches, too. The gaiely nf Senior days, such happy times were true. - - - Yes, thunk you. Alma Mater, You've helped make us succeed. The blessings ynn've bestowed on us are free from want and need. VERSE ll: That last time we saw West Deer her heart was warm and gay. We heard the laughter of her heart in every kind of way. We passed the same old lockers. which we had passed for years. The rhythm of their noisy elank was music to our ears. The last time we saw West Deer her rooms were dressed for sprin Although we wished to start again. we knew what May would hrin The last time we saw West Deer her heart was warm and guy. No mutter how they change her we'll remember her that way. 24 QI. Robert R. Beitko Peter R. Biagi CQ . . X N L- . XTJT ,. THX... HN A I if Marie Bibri Edward Biehl ,mfs A .- , - 2- 'tiki f ,.f. . .. - - ffQigi:134. Rosalind L. Bongiovanni Donald H. Bonin DESIGNING SCHOLARSHIP - Shirley Fuhrer's ability in mak- ing and designing her own clothes plus her scholastic record enabled her to receive a S750 scholarship to Clarissa's Dress Designing School in Pittsburgh. Q . 'VX ...N Who'sWho in Class of '60 ANDY ANTON-INKA. . .Metal Shop Club secretary- treasurer MAUREEN ATKINSON .Future Nurses president STAN BRUDNEY. . .Class president, Varsity Club vice- president. Student Congress president. Canteen vice- president LEAH BRYAN. .Class vice-president, FTA vice-presi- dent. Canteen secretary, Antler editor BILL CAPELLO. . .Varsity Club president, Hall Patrol president. National Honor Society secretary, Can- teen treasurer DIANA CHARNEY . Class treasurer. Future Teachers historian, Anller business manager BESSIE CRAIG. . Future Nurses treasurer AUDREY RVANEGA. . .Head cheerleader. Class seere tary SHIRLEY FUHRER . French Club secretary-treasuict GREG GEORGIEFF.. French Club president .IOFI HALOVANIC . National Honor Society viee-pres- ident CHRIS HODGES. . .French Club vice-president PAT MAKUTA Yearbook editor CARL POTENSKY, .Varsity Club secretary RON SABATINI. . .Art Club secretary KATHY SCOTT. . .Head majoretle DAISIE SKIDIVIORE . Home Ee Club president JOHN UCHIC. . .National Honor Society president ARLENE ZONARICH ..National Honor Society treas- urer, COALAGRA business manager. band president. Future Teachers president Arthur A. Broge Charles W. Brown Stanley E. Brudney Leah L- Bryan 25 , fi 1 is 2 'A gl S ,ax 'M Q P viii- , l Xifj-z, ' L , 'i9'if1i'3f'i . I -5' Frank D. Buchanich Barbara A. Burdek H' -Naiiwtii s 5- . , 4? ' .f Y . 'Y -45 .fir Anthony Busin Anthony C. Buydoso William N. Capello Diana L. Charney Cecilia D. Cheskey John P. Clifford Many Class Members Kept Busy on Part-Time jobs According to script, the typical senior is supposed to say something like this, '6But Dad, I just gotta' get an advance on my allowance for invitations, pictures, name cards, the S 8 S, the Dinner Dance, the Prom . . . However, at least 34- ambitious West Deer seniors shoulclered some responsibility on their own in this phase of school life by getting a part-time job and earning their own money. In many cases the jobs kept each individual stepping and allowed little time for idleness. JOE GIZIENSKI, putting in a better than 40-hour week at a bottling plant, was probably the class work- ing champ. RON JOSEFCZYK worked as grill boy at Eat Sz Park: JOE RIEG at Dineff's Bakery. DEAH BRYAN kept busy with the Valley Daily News and Woolworth's. TONY BUSIN guided prospec- tive customers through Busin's famed Second-Hand Store. BARB LEKSE handled secretarial duties for her father. Some rugged senior boys preferred out-door jobs: ANDY ANTONINKA, Hoburg Farmg TONY BUY- DOSO, Pitt-Wildwood Country Club, LEON LAWR- ENCE, Michael Bros., JOHN PELCZARSKI, dog ken- nel trainerg RON MCADAMS, Kallot Bros.g JIM GROT- TENTHALER, F r e e dm a n 's L u m b e rg CHARLIE BROWN, newspaper distributerg JOE YOURISH, news- paper carrier. BOB BEITKO, car wash, RAY PIERANUNZI, Cat- anese Garageg JACK THOMAS, service station, JERRY KEMMAN, Plucinski's Garageg FRANK MATKO, Ray's Auto Body. DAN GRASS, BOB PROCO, and RON GARDA put their musical ability to work with various instrumental combos. In the .anks of working girls were JANET RUS- NAK, household assistant and telephone solicitor, and ELAINE MATZE, Star Cheese Factory. Sales work was done by VIC MENNOW, Palmer's Drug Storeg GEORGE ANGELOFF, Skuratoff's General Store, JOE YOURISH, Bessemer Store, and GREG GEORGIEFF, bakery deliveries. To help finance his college education, BOB KIRSCH raised chickens and sold eggs. Zockiis Mush- room Farm employed the largest number of seniors. Among those were RAY PIERAN- UNZI, MARTY STOP- CHUCK, DICK SIM- ONETTI, L E O N LAWRENCE, B O B LAWRENCE, FRANK IAIANI WITH DOUGH h- Mris. nge om gets service wit a. smie BUCHANICH' and from Greg Georgieff, one of the many seniors who worked part- time to help with their high school and future college expcnscs DON BONIN. li ' iiii.i SWEETHEART OF THE CLASS OF '60 - Senior sponsor Mrs. Schuster and Killer Sabatiui draw an admiring crowd as they eut loose with seine faney rock-n-roll steps at the 5315. S0 well liked was Mrs. Schuster hy the class that they termed her Sweet- heart of the Class nf l60.', lu fart. the entire.-school has fallen under the spell of the energetic and hard-working business dept. head teacher. WD has eome to the conclusion. that she has found the fountain of youth: she simply gets younger and more endearing as the years go hy. ...Wm A -nr-+ David Cowfer lfthel M. Cowfer Bessie E. Craig Helen A. Dawson 27 A Loretta J. Eversole Vincent J. Ferraiuolo ,..-f 9 Darlene A. Fryer Shirley A. Fuhrer COMMERCIAL GIRL OF THE MONTH - Selected as West Decr's top commercial student, Barbara Burclek was the honored guest at a banquet sponsored by the Women's Professional and Business Club of Tarentum. ri s,Sge.af3'i-H Y V -fix A -1 V L' ' 1 1 5 if F XX Seniors Become Leaders In School Activities Members of the senior class were the sparkplugs responsible for adding zip to the sehool's extra-eur- ricular activities. The following seniors listed partici- pation in the respective clubs: FRENCH CLUB-Terry Wienskovich, Frank Matko, .Ioe Yourish, Maureen Atkinson, Lou Kirchner, Leon Lawrence, Greg Georgieff, Larry McAdams, Bessie Craig, Joyce Romaek, Bill Capello, Den Makuta, Stan Brudney, Gordon Irvine, Linda Bon- giovanni, Barb Kaminsky, Chris Hodges, Leah Bryan, Ethel Cow- fer, Tony Busin, Barb Lekse, Dee Charney, Joe. Halovanic, Carl Potensky, Dot Kochnut, Betty Martin. HOME-EC CLUB - Daisie Skidmore, Mabel Schroth, Barb Burdek, Jan Rusnak, Linda Bongiovanni, Barb Kaminsky, Aud- rey Evanega, Donna Allen, Betty Tibensky, Dot Kochnut, Arlene Zonarich, Diane Schwartz, Gloria Skillen, Madeline DeVando. ART CLUB - Ethel Cowfcr, Ron Sabatini, Tony Buydoso, Charlotte Linamen. SCIENCE CLUB -H Art Broge, Bill Capello, Den Makuta, Bill Gray, Barb Kaminsky, Ron McAdams, Greg Georgieff, Chris Hodges, Steve McMaster, Andy Antoninka, George Angeloff, Carl Potensky, Joe Halovanie, Pat Stanish, John Uchic, Chuck Brown, Tony Buydoso, Tony Vioral. STUDENT CONGRESS - Lou Kirchner, Elaine Matze, Jack Thomas, Stan Brudney, Theresa Malic, Dee Charney, Bill Gray, Joe Halovanic, Eileen Pierce, Frank Buchanieh. FUTURE NURSES - Bessie Craig, Elaine Matze, Barb Burdek, Theresa Miller, Ethel Cowfer, Helen Dawson, ,Ian Swan- hart, Maureen Atkinson. FUTURE TEACHERS - Leah Bryan, Linda Bongiovanni, Theresa Malic, Dee Charney, Arlene Zonarich, Fran Graham, Charlotte Linamen. Helen Dawson. Andy Antoninka. t Ronald Garda Gregory Georgieff .'i.x p p lflti U. 1. I A 355 Joseph D. Gizienski Frances Graham nn 5 - 4. X Richard Grandy Daniel F. Grass i n Z xi!! . 2 ii ass? A N Wir . ' if I A ' A :I ZX .1 , ii gl -J :gi I iililt Et ii I ui viigpi is .Mi 5 2 5 ER pings ,r ffffifsmf: . ,A William J. Gray James Grottenthaler 31 Class Members Excel In Musical Activities The names of at least 31 members of the Class of '60 will be inscribed in the annals of the music depart- ment. Come next season, gone will be talented BILL HARTMAN, DAN GRASS, HELEN DAWSON, JOE MAKUTA, and ARLENE ZONARICH, of the brass sec- tion of the band. Drummer BOB PROCO ends his long career with the g'Marching Braves. Missing via graduation will be CHARLOTTE LINA- MEN, official hand announcerg BESSIE CRAIG and DEE CHARNEY, band managers and banner bearersg KATHY SCOTT, LEAH BRYAN, and BEV LONDON, majorettesg and JOE YOURISH and ELAINE MATZE, the traditional Indian Chief and Princess of the 'clVlarch- ing Braves band. A loss to West Deer but a gain for the world will be th e voice of MARIE BIBRI, the school's thrilling soprano vocalist. Other senior chorus members were DEE CHARNEY, MAUREEN ATKINSON, LINDA BONGIOVANNI, DIANE CHESKEY, ETHEL COW- FER, MADELINNE DEVANDO, CHARLENE EVER- SOLE, DARLENE FRYER, SHIRLEY FUHRER, BARB KAMINSKY, ELAINE MATZE, JOYCE ROMACK, AGNES SEMLER, DAISIE SKIDMORE, GLORIA SKILLEN, and .IAN SWANHART. MOST ATTRACTIVE - West Deer's own Linda Bongiovanni, left, received a unique honor for her personality and charm by being chosen as the Tri-State girl who most resembles Abbe Lane. Miss Lane, popular dancer and Hollywood screen star, is the wife of Xavier Cugat, internationally famous orchestra leader. Linda received a bevy of prizes and a modeling school scholarship, pre- sented personally by Mr. and Mrs. Cugat during ceremonies held in the New Arena Supper Club, Pittsburgh. .. ,gg-.N .i1.pm it 51,9 W f Joseph C. Halovanic William G. Hartman .. S I 3 K. -w Christ Hodges George Hollibaugh 29 A 'JL ,W , Z . of fe . L F-X 1 .. it I ' .lohn G. Irvine Ronald S. ,Iosefczyk .isa A t --eww If 'R ' Q1 i f 'U' E i' A Barbara I. Kaminsky Gerald F. Kemman SCIENCE WHIZ-Bob Kirsch brought fame to the West Deer Science Dept. with his impressive appearence on the WQED television program, School Science Experts Quiz. Bob rated a high second place in the competition. However, his dramatic techniques while answering the questions earned him a first with the television program producer. lt It Was Long gag My, it seems it happened a long time ago, but do you remember way' back when: In grade school, GREG GEORGIEFF, dressed in a cowboy suit with full regalia, strummed his banjo and yodled Home on the Range . . . A curious SHIRLEY FUHRER bent over a little too far and fell into the coal bin of Bairdford School . . . HELEN DAXVSGN was one of the Culmerville School schemers who claimed they had earaehes so they would be allowed to stand by the furnace du ing the cold, winter days . . . Champion paste eater of third grade, FRANK BUGHANIGH, really had the whole school in an uproar the day in third grade when he tied so many knots into his jacket hood that they couldn't be untied. He had to wear his hood in school throughout the remain- der of the day. Remember when little third grade girls dreaded rainy days because it meant FRANK IVIATKO would dig up fishing worms and dangle the slimy creatures before them . . . DELORES 'iltchy Fingersl' PUSKA- RICH, cut BARB LESKE'S hair, but Barb got the blame and was paddled for having hair strewn all over the floor . . . When a newcomer to Russellton School in sixth grade, pretty DIANE CHESKEY had all the boys in a daze and vying for her favorg GREG GEORGIEFF even offered her his entire charm collection. Remember when ARLENE ZONARICITS pigtails began turning a permanent bluish-black front being dunked 'in the inkwell so often . . . ,IOE MAKUTA led the Gurtisville sandhogs, GEORGE ANGELOFF, CHRIS p I l Louis J. Kirchner Robert ,I. Kirsch Iwi Q jr, fi ' Dorothy F. Kochnut Leon H. Lawrence emember When... HODGES, RON MOHAR, and DEN MAKUTA in dig- rade school buildin ging underneath the first g g . . . CHARLOTTE LINAMEN won- a prize in the fourth grade talent show for her 'imitation of a girl chewing peanut brittle . . . LEON LAWRENCE couldn't bear to be kissed by Miss Cox in fifth grade . . . Frightened by thunderstorms, JOYCE ROMACK would rush home at the first sign of rain with the grade school teacher in hot pursuit. Freshmen JANET RUSNAK and AUDREY EVAN- ECA fought over the privilege of sewing Mr. Schultz, loose coat button . . . TOM MAWHINNEY refused to read for the first grade teacher, maintaining he had already read once and that was enough for anyone . . . TONY BUSIN handcuffed little KENNY VORP to one of the hooks in the sixth graders, cloakroom and then couldn't get the cuffs loose . . . Businesslike BILL CAPELLO wrote a note to his fourth grade sweetheart, telling her to indicate whether or not she liked him by circling either the yes', or anon on his note . . . Remember when LORETTA EVERSOLE was the champion girl marble player at Bairdford School . . . PUNK STOPCHUCK gave FRAN GRAHAM an engagement ring', in third grade . . . Remember when KATHY SCOTT wore a pair of boy's shoes at Bairdford School because someone hid her own shoes . . . CARL POTENSKY used to be bat boyl' for the Legion baseball team . . . BILL HART- MAN was Professor Knieff, moustache and all, in the sixth grade operetta. an A A , -Nw., . 2 1 'Q v Robert L. Lawrence Barbara A. Lekse Charlotte A. Linamen Beverly J. London Dennis J. Makuta Joseph E. Makuta ' fv- ' F i , :F-'N O ,fx-Y ll' A ' . t' 5 4 ' A I Wag ' t' ' Theresa A. Malic Elizabeth L. Martin ALL-AROUND CHAMP - One of the stand-outs in the senior class was popular Den Makuta, this year's winner of Tom McAn scholarship certificate. Den also received commcndations for achieving the highest math scores in competition with his fellow advanced math students. xl 1, V , 1. Sandra Nlassimino Francis E. Matko It ef ' N . 'Rat X I i ,M .Y B 'V 'Y t x Xin Elaine M, Maize Thomas E. Mawhinney OUR BUDDY f One of the favorite senior teachers for many years has been Mrs. Cunningliatn, math dept. head. During the Christmas season the advanced math students showed their appre- ciation to Mrs. Cunningham by rewarding her with a yule room decoration. From left are Den Makutu, Lou Kirchner, Stan Brudney, Joe Halovanic, John Uchic, Bill Capello, and Art liroge. Making the presentation is Pat Stanish, the lone female member of the class. 32 i' .LJ .J Af .I ..f.. o FIRST IN EVERYTHING - The senior class was first in scholastic ability, first in leadership, first in fun - and first to leave school at the end of the day as Marty Stopcliuck, Barb Kaminsky, Ron Sabatini, Bessie Craig, Elaine Matzc, Joe Makuta. and Vie Mc-nnow illustrate. It is doubtful whether the class of '60 was the first lo arrive in the morning, ltoweverl I o ii -Q L ' 1 if - 1 f 1 ,gr ,f Q lf f Lawrence A. McAdams Ronald K. McAdams ll. Q. Howard McDonald Steven W. McMaster 7 - we 5 6 '51 , t iw' - if f KJ, 'affix t El tlii Victor Mennow Theresa A. Miller Lai!! A Ti x .wx HQ J. .. vw- , 15 A, -S ' r K WA .x.-,. 4 , ' f X 'ff's?fiKF,- A 1 A. Q5 Ronald A. Mohar Stanley J. Paszek TWO BEAUTIES .UEET - Mrs. John Kennedy, wife of Senator John Kennedy, greeted Put Stunish. West Deer senior, during a junior press conference held for high school students at the llotel Hilton. Pittsburgh. lt turned out to he a very informative and thrilling day for the students who took part in the con- ference. They were able to meet and talk to Senator Kennedy. vaunpaigning for the presidential nomination at the time. N ,ss STRANGERSJ -- Mr. Antonelli, attendance chief. seems a bit puzzled as he talks to these seniors whom he rarely sees in his office. They all accomplished a major feat - a full year or more without missing a day of school. Standing, from left, ure Bev London, Barbara Burdek, Tony Vioral, John Pelczarski, Jerry Keni- man, and Elaine Matzc. Seated is Theresa Miller. Best senior attendance record of all was accomplished hy Bev London who went five years without missing a day of school. A tovfrfilmy , wif' 1. S ' ' , 4' ,l . V., It uw I , M ,V Q13---.Str . .gf gt J ,QE 1 rl ...Q e 'Y .2351 . - 5 . 'gb 2 HQ 4: E t. z Ly John' Pelczarski John Pernick 5 K , Qs 'i 'Var I asti -fl Raymond A. Pieranunzi D01'0IhY E- Pierce 33 f Mug, uh' Y0'U'LL NEVER MAKE IT. ' - ohides Ron Mohar, right, as Den Makuta gets measured for a graduation gown by Mr. Mon- nier, West Deer's traditional gradnation-gown-measure-upperl .xi 2 :W :L , Q to fit - ' x wx 4 T N - Ronald L. Rearick Robert D. Reid Joseph N. Rieg Joyce L. Romack 34 l. Gerald L. Porter Carl A. Potensky Robert G. Proco Delores lVl. Puskarich IW Won? Forget Any member of the Class of '60 will probably remember some of these things as he recalls the fascin- ating 1959-60 senior year. There were those 'Gcotton pickini' RESEARCH PAPERS that no one took seriously until a few days before deadline. lt was a toss-up between typing it all on the last night or missing a day of school. Those who skipped school had to face a skeptical attendance officer who never quite believed that some strange dis- ease attacked 90 per cent of the seniors on R-P Day fResearch Paper Dayl! There was the slightly hilarious DINNER-DANCE date disagreement that made the lVlartin-lVIcCoy Feud look like a family reunion. Class officers met with opposition when they attempted to move the date from March 15 to March 3. Dinner chairman BILL THE CZARH CAPELLO set the date for April 20. Fine choice, agreed Capello supporters. Absolutely no, argued officer supporters now favoring a lVlarch 10 date. In a class-wide vote, March 10 won out, 51-48. Blood pressures dropped back to normal. There were the escapades of the self-styled senior NBOARD OF FUN whose members vowed to start and end each day with a smile. Members included Presi- dent JERRY KEMMAN, JIM BARNETT, TONY BUSIN, JOHN PELCZARSKI, BOB PROCO, LARRY MCADAMS. Some of their Hlaughablen antics included wearing earmuffs to class, pasting contemporary faces on the famous paintings in Room 10, putting footprints on ceilings, haming up rock-n-roll steps, and various asundry other cut-ups! Ayn, .Q ' S K sk It . y Janet D- RUSI18k Ronald P. Sabatini . - ' My f -ft g ' ' 'if Albert C. Sohreckengost Mabel l. Schroth bat Senior War There was the time a basketball game here almost had to be called off because someone hid a SKUNK in the gym. tBoard of Fun swore under oath it wasn't one of its doing, although President Kemman admitted it was following club principles. j There were those unbelievable things that happened at the dinner dance - MISS JAREMA and MISS LAM- BERT doing the mash potatoes and MR. BURNS rock- n-rollingl And how about the senior gals who doffed their expensive high heels and danced all night without shoes! There were times when commercial students like EILEEN PIERCE and JANET RUSNAK felt it just wasn't their day, as the time their 75-letter file boxes went crashing to the floor. It was either re-filing the letters or jumping out the second story window. But MR. CURCIO kept the window closed. There were others - BARB KAMINSKY'S inability to stop laughing during a tango routine with 6'KlLLER SABATINI . . . the unique cafeteria DlNER'S CLUB with its own table membership cards, regulations . . . the betting on attendance slips . . . BOB KlRSCH'S dams, hecks, phooeysv when he failed to come up with an answer in class . . . Remember how delicate females trembled and squealed the day TETANUS shots were given? These were the same gals who could sit through a blood-soaked horror picture without one goose-pimple. The senior year . . . 1959-60 . . . and YOU WERE THERE. to QF 5. .ff is THE CHAMPS - Following the much enjoyed senior bowling party, prizes were presented during official ceremonies. The win- ners were, from left, Linda Bongiovanni, for outstanding ability in keeping her score the lowestg Mrs. Schuster, holder of the lucky fixed', number: Darlene Fryer, for the wind blowing in the right direction causing her to become the highest scorer for the girlsg Dave Reid, boys' high scorer because of help from the pin boysg Ron Sabatini, holder of the lucky stolen numberg and Pete Biagi, for having the lowest score because his ball was magnetizcd some- how to the gutter. . l T I A Q X K fi i ' K vi - , ' iii w e o Robert J. Schroth Diane E. Schwartz bw. ,f ' li, - Kathleen E. Scott Agnes R. Semler 35 x Richard L. Simonetti Daisy D. Skidmore 1 R rg, IQ Gloria K. Skillen Patricia A. Stanish YAY HRAVES' - A group of seniors whoop it up at ax pep CHUBBY LI'L FELLOW! -- The i'Big Boy' llumburger m gets frisked by a group of boys from the senior Board of The jovial seniors are, in front, ,lim Barnett and Bob Proco. Larry McAdams and Jerry Kcmman. rv ' ,',., '4 ' . 1 :lg Q , f K i 5 Q' 12'- meeting. Throughout the sports season, senior girls comprised the lurgcst bloc of loyal Brave roolers. 'TX Ax z bs ,Q 36 Martin J. Stopchuck Janet F. Swanhart Jack N Thomas Elizabeth Tibensky ..., gh YY' ,,,,wp . . . 3 t . . GC ' I l x 4 ' F' . f E- A. :fl ' at I .. ,,'Q Q K f f John T. Uchic . .v . 41 ik- Q E' Q We ki X N X, X N ' XX Anthony T. Vioral nf L Terry L. Wienskovich Arlene S. Zonarich Connie Lawrence i194-1-19553 . . . While you, dear class- mate, rest and sleep, Your loving memory we'Il always keep. 'liz-5 I 1:7 4?-' X w ,ws .X -4 r Edward H. Valenti '- ll lil Mk mtl I., In ,. Kenneth L. Vorp Joseph S. Yourish - . .W 4 ,- ' A , we A . ,iff RTX xl, th-alsilwl 9 1...' .. A .f'. MIGHTY LOT 0F READING - It's fun looking back now, but all these books represent a lot of hard work accomplished hy the seniors during their 12 years at West Deer. Scanning some of the more than 200 tc-xtlmooks a student reads during his public school career are, from left, Tom Mawhinney, Bill Gray, Art Broge, and Betty Martin. if gf git,-. if Q., X I ns! X -'T dll. l 'A ll Q s . 'ef' . :Q X x f ig :Q y x ' ,p , -5- J -4- it ?f N Jr- 'i Y X X N J- '.' , . t X ffl! Q, 'un f . . lx ::1.,7?k A, if N.x w lx! l f 'Es 1 nf 5 - . ' ' lk YB - A ' 1 X f':'4.-?'3,fV N S. f l E 'J :!gIig,.ff41'4' mm 9..-'.. Ni ill -fl a . . A -. Fred Skurka Ed lVlialky Ellen Wetzel Joan DeKleva PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY Tnmsumgn Class of 1961--The juniors CLASS MOTTO: With Cod Io light our way we are bound lo succeed. R. il' 6 A, Q my ia 4 N YJ. ' . V' A . Q J , ,.i lk ' ' VK Qi: 5 I ' K my .SA l l - 1 l ml., - Bob Adams Kay Allman Bernadine Ballas Dian Bassett V 4. . ' 9' A I , L , JAN' f , .V 4 . A J C Axel. K X X, l wr? Ruth Bums Leroy Butlyan Jack Capello Ron Chcran so A' K. J. c . 4 ff 0 as ' gg. -sf, .S I X A Sk A .Ioan Conroy Johanna Consolaro Margie Costello Ray Cushman r CLASS FLOWER: While Rose CLASS COLORS: Lilac and While r ,. Carol Bonovitz ,F . gf: ff. N, W. 1' ffsexilq lg J V 2 X S .loc Chelpanoff if Len DeLuca ' if Ida Brick Walt Cheskey Joyce Edgar A ill . YMH' xi' B 'l .. .A i .lohn Bucci Elaine Collier Herman Dillner 'C' 1 . A .X Me O fl il? Dennis Falconer Terry Feeley Joyce Ferrance +51 ,. ' . ' f X li' Sue Gall Bud Garvin BarhGl1ur Barb Grebeek Q. A 3. , xyl f Nancy Hunter Corky Longdon . wif Y F' ' ft ,.-. 5 ww M 'T. Jim Griffith 4 1 X' ya E . FS YNRL ,X gb . ,, Doug Hutchison Lenora Machcn y 6 Barb Grill . K-0 gs Kathy Kaduk r fi. ' 91 Q. A i G 0 X55 Mt' '. , lrafifl .lohn Maholie Nancy Mallinson Peggy Marcinko Fred Malko Ou' 19 L- , x X 1 Rich Field N Nancy George Q.-'W Bob Grunden Xt ti 5 . l xi Nick Kamzalow Ralph Maliszewski 4 S' ga, 1 G 'gift .-- 'Jl Y 1 Q .90 '. 1 1 Bob McBride 39 Q 4 X if NX Don Freeman 1:4 l Sarah Gorniek Ly. .N ,fl ' John Harriman Linda Kirby Don Fry Arlene Gray Sue Hartz X Bob Fyala S, QW . 'Y' 1 t - ,I an Judy Grden Vic Hemphill Pat Lawrence Grace Lewis LOOKS GOOD, DOESN'T IT? --- Mrs. Viclain and little Cheryl Massimino display a cake purchased at the Junior Auction. Rich Field and Fred Matko are the drooling fellas in the background. ff f x . , :. 'Q AV Y: LM 5. as . ' if .. ,Q V Yr . ., X S- , X Wir- 4 - Virginia McCall Eileen McCorkle .loc Mondino Pal Pawloski Ri . 9,1 ' if fs: , Rege Mull .N QP F 4 Y . ff., sw. . 'S l , -5 , Chuck Peckham 4- rt.. ' fl' : A rx , J Z i lxlltll Ron McCorkle K al l 4 N: LX 'l WN .lohn Murray i Q, xx is Xt it 'llllll' alma . -nt? George. Micklow . P. ,wi 5 E t .ig ,-f-:rw-:'.f iXs Ed Negley ,il .lane Pierce 1 Mike Micklow --. 35. 2 Qu B Wx , Wm, I xml 'thx C' Nky Xxvr b ,M ..,, NWN-3 W: x f '2l':t-1 Nfatlotvlmgrtir Bill Ondieh ,fs , Marie Plesha Sam Pidhurny K 3 . t Norbert Miller s, Will ,, v. y Annu Paprislca Ruth Podgomik 9 Judy Schreckengost Dave Seibert -we 5 i. 1 .' .-J I, 1 Pwr S' . Fred Mohar i in Elaine Paskorz na, e Barb Porter .3 ' f,'fft2 'i ' ' Dave Setzenfand -4 S N J 94 . r ,Z K F Stephens Shirley Stipetic Charlotte Stuckey my V 3 3, Sy mile' QQ John Proco Mary Radonovich Bonnie Reynolds Sally Rymer . , M ,r 1, 1 rr af' . , Olga Shurina Marsha Shustic Rich Snyder Bill Sponidike Nancy i 'li' . if i ETS Betty Suchan 40 Howard Suhan Dan Tabaechi Loretta Tahacchi Dick Tady Rita Tady Ioan Thomas Betty Trusiak egg X E -Q Pele Vukclich Q lqglxi nl ' V John Zcncwicz K Y af' , E-YT, ,S ..,g ,' we 3 Diane Uchic 15- 'c Carol Walters if A X X , , Ed Zreluk I -my 5 i -. 'xr A Qigbkjgg , ' Wig? 'K N -, Irene Venesky Loretta Vcnesky Barb Victain Don Vidic Tom Vioral it if . l . ' C' :rr E Q K ' 1 A , K KX : K 7 Myrtle X X R .n r ii, I, xl X1 . I l ' x Ted Wells Len Whitecomb Paul Wimer Doug Wisnesky Leroy Zalus C A K -. an 'ij R 1 S' I S-M-Y --- ' - . X - ' X ' ' i Wally Andzrejewski Ed Baumgardner .loe Gill Donna Malecki , - a wf sg x Sparky Batcher Y'ALL coME magma - Pint-size hotrod-der Teddy Gaul 'oins his 'unior friends, .l J Grace Lewis, Fred Matlio, Ellen Wetzel, Dennis Fal- coner, .lack Capello, and Fred Skurka on a publicity jaunt for the auction. 1 WESTDEQRJRCL fav. 21. 1959 7:00PM f-i X aww ,,,, ,XX SHOULD I OR SHOULDN'T 1? ileftl - Mr. Vidic debates a purchase while smiling sales- girls, Sarah Cornick, Carole Walters, Bemadine Ballas, Ginny McCall, and Char Stuckey attempt to influence him at the Junior Auction. 41 Class of 1962--The Sophomores . . Augie Smarra 4' , .'. Lois Tomiczek PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT S , ST P'5i'v a A A.. ef T x. so ,pg-5192, s '- - -f- 5' V ,. 'VA Ann Latronica Donna Barnett PUTTING THE SQUEEZE ON A SENIOR-Frank Matko is caught in the middle, SECRETARY 'fREASUm3R but seems to be enjoying it. The scene took place at the culling of the official S 81 S cake at the annual Sophomore-Senior party. From left are Augie Smarra, .losie Burns, Frank Matko, Lois Tomiczek, and Linda Girdwood. The official S 8: S cake was haked for the third consecutive year by Mrs. Tomiczek. if e 'ff i -Q Fran Adams John Agnic Steve Alex Shirley Aliff Nancy Allen Dave Allison Jack Allsopp Virginia Antoninka ' ' wah ' I s 1 x at- if as 1' f.. E we w . Afml C h Ray Atkinson Dan Aymar ErnCSlin6 BHSSCIU Barb BCWHCU Ruth Bizich Marlene Blostic Peggy Bock Arnold Booth 'Q 'fa ' 'Q so .1 . F A ,, sy ig C, , .. ,W .4 532 r v ar e X- l y . , y . 47' Q,X XX- -a X , H .., AX l , ,ga ,4 as W Nxwvgua, f A W ' WK :ENE in x Carol Bruggeman ,Ioan Burdek Josie Burns Bill Busino Margie Buydoso Mary Buydoso Evelyn Cajka Elain- Cassol 5 4 W.. , M 9' x Q W T ill , .li , L 3 1 .' Nkk k - I Q ,xl R K i r 7,5 ' X xx 'L ics 5. .Xl ' - A x. QU.. .J , Vial. Pat CaSlCll0 Andrea Chatary Barb Collier Fred Cowfer Char Cunningham Joel Cunningham Sandi D'Amico Jerry Davis 42 K Q 5- we . W- x' ag, I V, 'u 1 . :if W H ' '. ap r t A .., ', 'L I -.Q U Q 1 I .XX A ' Kaye Davis ,lan Dehlartini Bill Dyer Cathy Ellena ,lim Farrasso Joe Fcrraiuolo Dave Filo ,lim Fryer . X X i X ' fm i .1 X . xx 1 'Ahh X , t ' K s x . l 4 , Am I 4 Earl Fish Ruth Cedraitis .lean Gentile Martin Gentile Bob Gestrich Linda Girdwood Dee Gizicnski Diane Graham ' i Q- 4- L i 'C ' Q sw 5' rf, f Q , s , X S gf ltr, ' j X M R Xxx K A r 4 . l Tom Griffith Marie Guerrieri Ron Haines Ron Halovanic ,loc Harriman Marie HawksworthBlaine lh-.mphill Cheryl Hess ' na - G 1- : F Q ix X aa. tix .f G M, Mike Hilla Della Hoffman Gcrri Hudon Sandy llusarik ' ai 'V 5'-N W . I 'W A X' no X, . it sys, Beverly Irvine Donna Johnstone Becky .losefczyk .loan Kanuchok 'F' is F t X , Y vi THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS! --- Margie Pivni fLeftJ. 7 I. , A Pal Castello, and Carol Bruggeman just couldn't believe g 4 , , Q it when a real Santa Claus walked into their classroom. , QF lfunny thing, through, Santa had a voice and a round helly Nancy Kelly Huh Kirchner hkc Mr' Marslh' Barb Knlillll Bev Krall L I A ly F- , ' -.. .Sf gs 6 xx? 4 ., if k K A . P, N' R K ' y ' 35.9155 I M - , . ' ill Tony Kotls Ron Kozik Betty Lannon Pat Kubisa Chuck Lake Donna Micklo Theresa Lan1pe.rskiGr-urge Lavrich A T aj . . G-. z ' nf ,--' ' , . t F' 245 '- . . f- I ' 4 -- X' grl, 'ge f ' , X -1 . it M M . ' f - if Y- P 1' l ' .r A tx. Mike Lcggens Ron Lojack Alice Marshall Arlene Marshall Regis Massack Marge McWh irter Marsha Miskcvich Alan Michael 43 I J 6: 3 my 71 ., Q v X - E 1 K . 1 if 4 me JL I if A he -A x ' f lx , NJC - Ruth Milos Stan Moskala Dave Nagy Lanny Nary Don 'NewcampMargaret Nicolazzo Chuck Novak Mike Olar 6 4. -. ' Q ,f , ' U 9 as I E Q E Mary Olson Elaine Oswald Jackie Owear John Paholich Audrey Paskon Mary Paskorz Rich Paszek Dave Phillips ,, A X . f cf- X nf 1 Q. 2 K sr, . L . E v W W V' 'A s Josie Pivni Margie Pivni Sandy Pollock Barry Protheroe Jean Prymak Lou Radonovich Dave Ranker Flo Rearick A m A R' a S ca - 'N a . , H ' Y - , , ' l ' 2- 7'f'4Xi- ' Y 1 . P F. ,B B A A - me Mark Reid Joann Riley Andy Ross Bob Salmon Mike Salomon Ed Schultz Doug Scopel Jan Sedmak A A 'N - is 3 ' ., - of iw D , ' , . -, 4' iz' 1 - vs J R iii . ' ' , X Belly Seibert Patty Shurina Barb Skurka Phil Skurka Patty SlenkovichP0lly Slcnkovieh Carol Smith Fran Soholka S. I , A V 5'-y 'if 5 'L 6 E 1 1 A J ,a , -FS: ,151 A G X4 ml A 3 1 7 li A I I X Anita Sonnie Dick Sproul Ron Storoz Chester Stuckey Joy Swanhart Marlene Tabacchi Joyce Tadder Elaine Turner I . PLEASE, N0 MORE! - pleads Joy Swanlxart as Dr. Casile QW, serves up more at the S 8: S. Watching Joy suffer are, seated, K c. Dave Phillips, Arlene Marshall, Jan Swanhart, Don Newcamp. m V Standing, Elaine Turner, Al Michael, Joan and Barb Burdek, A 27 Betty Martin, Agnes Semler, Shirl Fuhrer. LJ M Gene Valerio Joyce Valerio Carole Vorp Ron Watkins J :J J 5 in ,Ji L5 : ,WI 'thi ' iiir if Q,-V3 X, AIA 'lx .. X Mary Werner Joan Wetzel Jim Zachousky Ron Micklo 44 'Zi Class of 1963-The Freshmen 4 . .lx xxx. Q 'mx , Xa., gt' Hi . -'N Sandy Evans VICE-PRESIDENT Mike Youra PREsrDt-:Nr . f f , xl sislilk X. 4- ,, met-X r- qi. N., -Q t.. X-get-I -N 51:1 frxx i 'N N' ,rt 1 f., num: mf ,,,- X nl' Ht A- t t WW- 1 B X l I I . VXu'.l:,t: ll t 4- 'tv , V. t in 1 + :llfff't'-Ili-za. ' l'vx:1i l' Brian Kristoff Bill Manifold MADAJI CHAIRJIAN! - Things get hot and heavy during a parliamentary procedure practice meeting held in freshman English class. Josh McCallister raps for order while Len Navarro, Barb Pawloski, John Boris, and Carol Scmprevivo attempt to gain the floor. Great talkers to begin with, the freshmen always enjoyed work in oral discussion SECRETARY TREASURER and presentation. , - I - . x 2' A 1' 3 l X C J- ' N Steve Adams Sam Atnbrosi Joyce Arbogast Judy Atkinson llarold Atkinson Chuck Aymar Karen Balog Ray Baron G I bf C '-I I Q I Q' . , x A N X XJ l rf Leroy Bcckes Don Bobish Marianne Boch Joanne Boris John Boris Linda Broge Dee Brinker Tom Bryan 9 l 5 .LG 5, S ,N , gf X4 Y' y r 1-X 1 X f I X , 'f SNC if '23 k If X Susie Buchanich Jean Bullard Cheryl Brick Carol Butlz Barb Burns Jayne Bush Bob Catherwood Peg Chelpanoff 5' L3 5 Si, ' 93 by .. I N 8: S- . 'f E J E- of -Q 5 J . J K X ull t Kin John Christen Jan CunninghamJim Cunningham Betty Curtin Jim Cowfer Ed Cyphert Jim Cypher! Jane Dawson 45 B ' Q fr ' 5 S- if F F w if 1 i ':F F a iff r rg rf it F X 'X S P X ff ,V.b,h ' . Q-7 p Q A F at t - NN Fl Pm F F1 4 xt. wr- Sherry Demhangh Rich Dickson George Divclbiss Ron Duncan Ron Iillcna Frank Enimel Nancy Erskinc John Evcrsole , - A , J ty fx . I K' 3' K FKN ,lv K s nl. fx . ' if , F , K F F - X t in F-N F X 5- A. x'EY ..' l .t Y f . I ' NM ,- 43 , Margie Fleck Maxim' Flynn .loycc Frccman ,lan Freeman Dave Fry Louise Gczzi Rosemary Gidcs llclcn Gillnvr Y F ' I 'Am' F F f ,f jf . A I . 4' ' fs V F A E, , , . Q 7 , Sh, M M gg- - I Q, X fy ,2 F W , fi r F 5 F L 'ai ' ,. ' igfcg. ,R I Q, ia? ' JA ' , , ' fn A W Rich Gilson Connie- Godlcwskillavc Godlcwski Frank Gornick Paul Grandy Roberta Grass Lcn Grcbcck Bev Grossick l L 6 L ! 7,1 mx f , , , f to r fl -. x vii q l jx . i a V.,-. ,, F ' Us ' ' A W., t gg ,,5fh,f, o ..'7. ,A .f .lack Grundcn ,Iill Hartz ,lim Holland lid Hollo Barry Jamison Linda Johansson Dan .loncs Tom Kelly F ' I S 'ff ' or 'F . Y . F , , , ,cg K if F . - if -F X l . . X , 1 X :xl ii, -.K M ' 1 PX 1' X ,. A ,F, 'rx K 1 K .i', 4 .R as W n' xf f Marion Kenyon Doreen Kerr Dirk Kirsch Gloria Klimezek Margie KlOlJllCllilI'TOIll Kosdemba Rosemary Kotts Fran Kulyn ' X , S g 5: y gl 1, . F ve- 'V Li ' L f gf 1 gr b, . F 1 'SS XX l MMM F ., .l .KA HM L. F ' xi lc.. A T sf' ,t .7 V' ' Bonnie Lager Gloria Lassingcr Ted Leggens Eileen Lekse Gary Lockerman Norm Lovic .lean Lytlc Kathy Makula F S 6. 3 ' 5 '- - F F G , , P 4. 1 - , F - ,F Q X at y ,fi y ff' XR 'ff ty p NX ft 1 H .F a XX . l . r v? !-fi l V Y . I X 'xl J f fi. I l nllli Mary Makuta Flo Maliszewski Chuck Marsiglio Jo McCallister Lee McDonald Dave McMaster John Merli .lim Miller y 8 ga .2 hwy .5 5 ' '54 F . K Q , -gFa,. ,V . K ix wi' 5' an A F 1 F F N . F at .loycc Monnicr Ed Moro Sl:-vc Nagy Len Navarro Beth Newman Chuck Nolkcr Gene Novak Beatrice Olar S. L ff . 9 F 51 ' ' l , -,F,. K . F ' y WW, Q , A ex. F Ex v H S+ Mike O'Malluy Donna Orrlakuwski Boh Paholich Nancy Papriska Bob Paszck NValt Paszck Judy Patrick liarh Pawloskl 46 ' 1 V ar 1 X 5' ,f Q x ,, x A' n x Q i' J ci V LA f 1 l'at l,t'l'llll'k Kathy Preisser Jxtlllll Mae Provo llev Reariek Louise Heilier Hose Hmnaek llnlr Rowe 'NQ L nf 1 5 Y: ,Q 6- D- 1 K I nf V 5 l in '- lftl Feopel Carol Setitprevivn John Sim-kerski Cnty Siniunetti ,loc Slenkovieh llill Stnuy Craig Stevens .lint Stewart 51 fr 6. A 5 , - L , ,f .1 17 ' ,, 1 ', NA ' 1 in ,Bn 1 A Nick Stnron l 1'ed Sturoz Ken Snkanovich .lady Swanhart Tom Sweeney :Kndrea Tipe lion Trevellini llulu llehit' 4 Q i 'J ' 5 Q- f w L f' V- A f ' A , N X 1 X If txt . 1 ' tm ts Sltartvn lllt'!'l'llt'l' lllttlll Wagitu Diane Waite Naotni Weaver Tom Wellw Lynne White Nlurk Zehraeki joe Zenewivz lfran Zonarielt UHJEIXT OI 'ITII KQRAIIERS' .AtFFIfCTlONS tlielowt W is Mark l lannagan. of Radio Station WEEP, surrounded hy an atliniringx throng: of girls llltflllg one of the many dances held here hy various sehoul urganizatirms. Enjoying: Flan11ug:an's fellowship are. front left. lleth Newnlan. Audrey Puskorz, Betsy llolnnan, Judy Atkinson. Evelyn Cajka, Carol Malone. and llory llassett. 15.158 kQlQ?! vcif LZY! SEEING DOUBLE tAli0vcl - is .lay Mich- ael, popular D-J from TV station WTAE. who finds a couple ot' buddies i11 9th grade twins, .lan and Joyce Freeman. T he Jaybird was at WD for a D-J dance. 47 Class of 1964--The Sth faders Tom Aliff Mary Allison Cheryl Bartchy Carol Baumgartel Ron Bennnet Pat Bobish Joyce Boch Henry Boch Cheryl Bohn Dave. Bollenbacher Judy Bonovitz Paulette Bongiovanni Mike Bridgewater Elaine Brooks Tim Burke Tom Buttyan Joe Bzorek Rich Chambers Noreen Cheskey Janice Collier Sylvia Collier Tom Costello Ron Cotton George Cowfer Betty Craft Celia Dernus Bernard Dobrowski Don Durochia Nancy Dyer Donna Edwards Mike Elter Eugene Eversole Jim Eversole Wilma Eversole Dave Falconer Barry Fleck Jan Fuhrer Bob Garda Donna Garvin Sandy Garvin Nick Gbur Gail George Tom Gestrich Sandy Gill Polly Gordon Carol Gornick Joe Grill Russ Grimes Larry Guerrieri Lorraine Halovanic Rich Hazlett Nancy Hoffman Alvin Hohman Mike Horchar Carol Hudak Pat Hudak Ken Hunter Charlotte Jackson Gary Johns Davc Kallstrand Ted Kamzalow Virginia Kenyon Ann Kinniburgh Leda Kinsey Lee Kirkpatrick Ernie Koberlcin Mildred Kratz George Kubisa Pat Lager Steve Langfitt Donna Latronica Ron Lassinger r J lo XX, C 'V ' fd ' E A M . ,x f X tx XX XXX x ,XX Wx Rib 0 nl. 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B 1 M Mi: . , Q4 ' . li in ' 1 Nawxia .79'i2I xx I ' as ll,v I' .lm 1, , Q,,,,s.f I M Mr? i sv Vi . 6' ZX - ix Elia V F If 5 ,153 ilk -' ,A Dennis Lindgren Harry Long Ceorgeann, Maehen Dan Makula Carole Malone Earl Matko Kathy McBride Ray McCall Ella Mellarg Donna McRolJie Kathy Mellon Ron Mennow Linda Miller Rita Miller Ron Miller Shirley Miter Anna Moskala Calhi Murray Linda Nary Stella Nicolazze Cornelia Nolker Mary Norris Eleanor Nypaver Ron Ostrowski Joe Paskorz Susan Peckney Judy Peluchetti Karen. Peluehetti Bnrh Peneak Bill Perozek Elninc Perniek John Pidhurny Carol Pivni Rich Poletunow Fran Porter Virginia Procu Judy Puskas Paul Rawlins .lorry Rebrey Harry Riley Diane Rokoslci Carol Schneider ,lane Schroder Bonnie Sctzanfanrl Polly Simon:-tti Elaine Skurka Joyce Skurka Nancy Smith Tom Sonnie Bill Springer Linda Stipetie Kim Stevenson Linda Studebaker Charles Tahacehi Frank Talvueehi Lillian Tahacehi Gail Thomas Ed Thornton . Judy Toinasze-wski Terry Trevellini Louis Truckley Mike Trucklm-y Susan Trucklcy Pat Turner Albert Vagnozzi I Bill Venesky Marla-ne Verhetie Shirley Vioral Yvonne, Wells Kathy hVil?l1Sk0Vll'll Rich Wenzel .loyce Wltittw Rich Wilkinson Dennis Zoch Leo Zilla Madelyn Alexander Tom Anderson Toni Ball James Ballas Veronica Balog Doricnn Bassett .lohn Bassett Geogetta Baughman Keith Bell Edward Bellas Terry Bennett Bob Bizyak Rich Boyle Bruce Boody Al Brocious Barh Bridgewater l.cn Brudney Judy Bryan Sharyn Bryan Ed Buchanich Mike Buchanich .lane Budz Al Burns Gloria Buydoso Harry Compson Kathy Crooks Kathy Crummy Roh Cunningham John Curry Ernest Dalusio Rose DeKleva Donna DelVlartini Madeleine DcMei0 Patty Dickey Rich Dickey Betty Dillner Noreen Dray Kathy Dyer .lim Ellison Mary Fleck Nancy Fry Rich Fuhrer Kathy Gardner Jim Gaston Frieda Gaul Judy Georgie Randy Girdwood Frank Codcl Joyce Godlewski Tony Greheck Cookie Grcbcek Al Greenawalt Nancy Grill Antoniette Grzyhck Diane Hanchett Frank Hanna Trudy Hartz Bill Henry l,inda Halls Joanne Hilla Linda Hwostow Dave lvey Paul Jackson Diane Johns George Johnson Dave Jura Dave Knshlak Walt Kaspryszyn Toni Kusuniv Adam Kawalczvk Mary Jo Kosdemhn Brian Knight Class of 1965--The 7th Graders .9 iv A 4- 1- ,4 Q A - xx X ,-he as Qt SX at tr t to E ' , Q7 1' y'f3 'li:'2 'Q .. - K 1 i i itll lt 5 isa? 5 v- it ,J isa i J y fc 5, , as-1 . 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I , I SIU 'XX' A x L ' ll' in if r 1. .4 Eileen Lussinger Murlcnc Lovic Larry Lucas Anna Blue Lulinsky Nancy Mnhnick Mike Makutu Sandra Malone lluvu Manifold Dan Murcinku Valerie McCnrkle .lim Mclllullcn Erucsl lVlcRolJic Nick Mellon Eugene Mennow Beverly Michael Limlu Micklnw Carol Mogzle Peurl Nlonurku Delfina Mouclinn .ludy Monlgouicry llill Murray Leslie Nury Barb Nicnlozzu Karen Nolker Leslie Nolker Rich Oslroski Belly Pullolic Bob Paul Mary Puync Christine Puzak John Puzuk Susan Phillips Steve Pierce Elaine Pittman ,Iuhn Plc-Shu Tony Plcsllu Terl Plucinski Mnrtlul Prom Dnu Puguclunw Jun- Puskar Nancy Raulonovivli .luck Renrick Candy Reed Kuren Rl'lll1'I' Pat Rm-Sch Lurry Ross Limlu Salmon Dan Srllrolli Inrrninc Schwab Frank S4-npr-l Gail S4'ilJcI'l Renee Sclupr Run Shelf-slul: Tum Flmun Marlene Sllllflllll Dominic Simon:-Hi l,:u'ry Simunf-Iii Dinnz- Skurku ll:-lun-Q4 SIIIZIV ljflllllil Smulivli ,lnuly Snyder Rillilll Slunisky lloln Sluukn Lurry Sll'llllllllll Eugene Slellu Dnlly Sulmn ,Iuhn Swnikn Trurly Tzulzler lfluim- 'l1ll4llIlU!40ll .lim 'll1'1ll'S1'1! llill Tliornmn fflieryl 'l'ilu-nsky llliyllis Tiulmnns llc-nry 'l'revc-llini Carol Trovak Nlarlene Ur-hiv Put Vulerio Ecl Vusilcik Cntliv Ven:-sky .lunet Vielain Carol Wagner Francis Waldo Fred Walters Paul Warnci Charles Wilkins Sandra Yaraa . J , ' sn? 1 I i 1 . - ' -1- ' ' e ..-, 'Ps v Q , lv nd' 1, ., - Stove Yakimczyk tr' 1 th 4? A 2' E- 1 '5' - Q , 4 1 ' ' - I ' X X. v 1' 1. ,, k x 1 1 .4 5' o Karen Lalub Stan Zawrotnaik Pat Zilla Joann Zoccki Y' 11? 5-Q YEP, TllEY'RE ALI, OUT -- and Cheryl Bohn gets her wish during a spontaneous lwirllulay party held fur her in the cafeteria. ller friends joining in the festivities include Sandy Garvin. Lanny Nary. llunnie SK'lZ1'llfilllll. ,lane Schroder. Donna Garvin, and Judy Puskas. ...ful HEY, HITS GOING T0 PLAY A l'0LKf4. ' - shouts Carol Pivni as Wilma Evm-rsole. Joyce While, Stella Nicolazza, Diane I1 r r Rokoski, Russ Crinies. Ann Moskala, Joy Skurku, and Elaine Pern- a, iek crowd around Ray uTl'LlIlSlFl0l',, Mellarg at the 8th grade party. .IIUST HE REPURT CARD TIJIE 1Lef!l - Nlr. Angelnni. L 'I tx .. X., 4 i Yxgn wr, 9tl1 grade English teacher, gets some royal treatment from some of his students as ln-. passes elmw line at 9th grade party. Serving up the hash are Pat McCoy. Joyce Monnier, Naomi Weaver, Carol Budz. Betsy lloh- man. and .lufly Swanhart. Q9 3? Q.. of . ff, A-lx X 012 X X Q Xl! 52 1 -5, . ' 1 1 uf - ILI. FOR UNL' -Utlchly-lmlhly for this photo ut Barh Burns. Kathy Prviwsvr, Suv Wvst, anal Nlikt- Youra. liurh and Kathy lu-utlm-tl cntvrluin- nn-nt for the l'Yt'llillj1 with tht-ir vocal rcmlitinn rm' 1,01'1.w: Hensllllfs c11.m-ky ,xymm-. Att.,-gi., Iftu-tt. lx.-V Rmi.-tt. and John Of ftftlw fwm fouth l'11f1f1f'- Nlvrli tvztrt- tht- tfnx1.u.ltt plmtugmplu-I' at tln- 9th gruclt- purly. hut he gut own with tht-nt in tht- t-ntl. Smut' uf thc uniqut- ch-roruliuns. relating to tht- Fur East lll1'ltl1'. Viltl hc sn-1-n in tht- INll'kQII'0lIllfI. Reall Lived It Up . Nr ' U' X V X t 4 4-v Q . , 'Y ' ,4 5 5 rf I. . ' - 33' z lIlI'l.Y' IX f Host part of :my party is ' 1 K . f . . A lhv n-fn-sltlttvltts agrm-v tlwst- Tlh graders V ' ff zu lht'!' ztltztvk from alll rlirvvtimls. K - X ' ,,, x 'J I , V, .-HJ, Slllflxvlfll ll' 1lfulnu't nrt- tht-sv happy Tth flI'tltll'l'S ' , Y-1 !'1 1lIItt't't'tl uruuml tht- mm-l wishing wt-II mhtrinf' thv fun-fill:-tl 7th I .. In-fu. F RNA v ' .. . ff . ' f 4 lf . J - .f f I V N I 241 ' 'CK 1 , 'F L 4 'W 4 Y' X 2- r . ' , F Q., Q :A 2 . ' L., 13 A X g A 'Q fg 1 NLA1 x ,4 , l,4'n n o:?: 1 L' 65' Qtr. 'n '61 K 1 . A GQ! Tc 0' F ...., ,,.. - -N' 4 A ,Dy Huh? www 1 'hx'.iCnunc A Lu' 'V+ CZ: 91 A A NH YEA? x. '- Q , 2 K fi , D 1 iif W Ei Wwqigi Y - 'Mi' ex A 1 ' -' jx if l ' , 1 J 5 - x -f ,Q A V, k if A Q NA? , XJ A b N wgm., If Sala -Qww ET '- You Were TlJe1'e... . ,.. A X W 0 I xxx x Xxx N A , . ,y 'f ff THE YEAR REVIE N' A 1. 'gf-1 X Q r 5 'E' L 1. A 'J , ' wr ' I ., , Y ' A , L J 1, ,f u . , x . , 'N ' L 2.7 M Eisenhower . . . Khrushchev . . . Castro . . . U-2 . . . Leap Year . . . Census . . . Brigette Bardot . . . Payola . . . Kennedy . . . Caryl Chessman . . . Johansson . . . Pirates in first place . . . uliike Crazy Manli' Anyway you looked at it, 1959-60 was another of those 4'W'hewl,' years. On the international scene it was a year that emphasized the wide split between communism and the American style de- mocracy based on dignity of the individual. Major episodes of the year included Communist boss Nikita Khrushchev's visit to the United States, Fidel Castro's successful revolution in Cuba and his transition of a once good neighbor to a Moscow puppet type country, the breakdown of a summit conference which was to help bring harmony to the world but instead brought it to the brink of havoc, the U-2 incident where an American plane was brought down as it was engaging in aerial spying deep in Russian native territory. All these events contributed to the dilemma of solving the problem of how the democratic and communistic societies can live together on the same globe without destroying each other via a nuclear war. KENNEDY SURPRISES NATION Inside the United States, the presidential cam- paign gathered most of the headlines. It was most startling in that a Catholic, youthful looking Sen- ator John Kennedy, had dared', submit his inten- tions of being president of the greatest nation in the world. But even more significant was the fact that the highly publicized religious intolerance in the United States was more of a myth than reality. At this writing, Senator Kennedy astounded all by running up a delegate majority for the pending presidential convention, even in states which had very few Catholics in them. It meant America had matured in 1960 -- citizens were voting for the man and his leadership ability rather than the way he had been baptized. ln addition, there were other political names who had equal chance of winning the presidential nod. There were Stevenson, Johnson, Symington, for the democrats, and Nixon and Rockefeller, for the republicans. Q--..-f L '-Q-rf' ' MAN OF THE Y EAR-Time magazine named President Eisen- hower as Man of the Year. However, it was a troubled Amer- ican president who completed his last year as executive head of the greatest nation in the world. He had hoped to pave a solid core of peace and prosperity in his time - but instead he was witness to a creeping communism malignancy which already had ruthlessly contaminated over half the world. CHESSMAN EXECUTED A Capital punishment in the United States never ceased to be debated before and after the execu- tion of Caryl Chessman in the gas chamber at San Quenton. Chessman, author of several books, had I9 9-60 been given the death sentence for a series of crimes. The actual execution was commuted 11 times until the end of the line on May 2, 1960. His execution was heralded with fierce pros and cons not only in the United States but also throughout the world. The year will be remembered nationally, also for being the census year. Statistics showed the United States had gained more than 28 million people in the past decade. Total now was close to 180 million people. WEST DEER LEADS ALL Interesting, too, was that our own West Deer Township was leader of all local municipalities in population gain over the last 10 years. West Deer registered 1,539 more residents, for a total of 9,023. This is a 1ne1'e 677 short of population required for a third-class city. In fact, any way you looked at it, West Deer was on the move. Long sought city water lines were installed to alleviate the serious water short- ages in Bairdford and Curtisville areas. Politics, too, was experiencing a type of unexpected up- heaval when several candidates of a Hyoung Dem- ocratici' group won out in district elections. Fawn Havenf, located near the Hampton border of West Deer became the latest of the new housing plans attracting new residents to the township. PIRATES PRODUCE MIRACLE Although it was a tension packed year, enter- tainment provided the needed relaxation. The miracle nobody thought would ever happen - the Pirates winning a pennant- became a defi- nite possibility during the year. As this was being written, the Pirates were far ahead in the National League fand we sure hope they stayed therelj. Ben Hur won the Academy Award as best pic- ture of the year. 4'Nun's Story,', Pillow Talk, Li'l Abner, 4'0peration Petticoat, 4'Because They're Young, '4Tall Story were among other movies to be remembered. Wh uf! What V4 Brigette Bardot, the French kitten, replaced Marilyn lVlonroe as the boys' favorite, while the girls concentrated more on singer personalities such as Bobby Darin fwhose record Mac-the Knifen was best seller of the yearj, Bobby Rydel, Frankie Avalon, Fabian - and, of course, Elvis Presley who had just completed his two-year stint with the U.S. Army. Rock and Roll still dominated the scene, and 9 -as-a RED BOSS -Nikita Khrusllchev, a man of many moods, created the major tensions of the 1959-60 year. such dances as the HStroll, Mash Potatoes, 4'Cha-Cha, 4'Slop,', HlVladison,' were the special- ties. HHUCKLEBERRY HOUND Television during the year will be remembered for programs such as 'The Untouchablesf' The Danny Thomas Show, Huckleberry Hound, - not to mention the Hfixedi' quiz shows. Can't for- get, too, that the rootin' tootin' two-gun Maver- icks, Colts, Broncos, Lawmen were still in there running down crooks. Of course West Deer High has been covered in detail in this yearbook, but we can't forget recording for memories such things as this being the year one-way traffic was inaugurated in the halls, a new gas furnace being installed to replace the coal burners, the installation of ua million ya1r.Lf.f doors to comply with state fire safety regulations. It was the year, too, we lost a great friend, Mrs. Theresa Mahnick, one of the cafeteria employees and one who did much for the students of West Deer High. If it's at all possible to sum up a year in this short space, those were the highlights. Yes, indeed, 1959-60 - Whew, what a year!! 2 5 :ij , N . A. ' is , 1 x . '-1 I4 ,,...-q-- RL A iwggw kr Y ' X 4 'I Y' . A 4 Y l . F I' Q . TIIE SKY STILL IIAD NO LIMITS- ln 1959-60 everyone was still reaching for the moon. The missile and space age was here to stay. The effect it had could be noticed in almost every classroom. Students and teachers alike seemed to realize that the destiny and future of the world were linked with the still to he solved mysteries of the heavens. Scenes Sllfll as these were common at West Deer High during the year. Mr. Fortino, 8th grade science instructor, explains some of the theories involved in rocket flight to Steve Langiitt. Jane Schroder, and Mildred Kratz. The rockets were models designed and constructed by the students themselves. Moon Shots. .Weddings. .Crazy Weathe OUR BUDDY GETS AMRRIED-Pmbalily the second I W' I W ............. biggest story of the year around West Deer High concerned 3 the trips to the altar made by several most eligiblesn on the faculty and staff. Well, everyone likes a good wedding A ' --f even J. B. T. students. When they found out their 'P 9 favorite teacher, Miss Mariotti, had changed her name to Mrs. Radovitch, a spontaneous festivity was the order of . f-'W ' the day. Helping the new Mrs. Radoviteh celebrate were, seated around table from left, Barb Burns, Kathy Preisser, Anna Mae Proco, tMrs. Badovitchl, Andi Tipe, Nancy Papriska, Louise Gezzi, Bonnie Lager, Margie Klobuchar, Mary Makuta. Standing, Barb Pawloski, Bobbie Grass, Bev Crosick, Karan Balog, Dee Brinker, Maxinne Flynn, Betsy llohman, Flo Maliszewski, Beth Newman, Sheryl Brick, Bev Rearivk, Peg Chclpanoff, Rosemary Kotts. N 1. I H1114 ' -41' R J .3 1 I t '..,..... 1 .-Q.-.f--gr 'E rm- K rt- -'Q i Buff' A it n I L, J '-- . 1 -- ,ptr we s i :wh if 'u 1 NME, ,wwf lb. 1 ' 1 , X. K ! I lll' xx rib ' A .ff Lv, i' gd., ,l i ' V I H '-L. flfii' V 1' ' ' ' if 5' 'JA-5 V. -' 4' - 'fx Eff. ' ' ' ' CRAZY WEATHER4Hr. Piazza demonstrates his masterful technique of putting on snow chains. This represents a scene. of 1959-60 that will long be remembered. Mighty unpredictable weather, from balmy summer-type days in January to record-breaking snowfalls and cold weather in April, made everyone wonder what the weatherman had worked up for the next day. RARIN' TO BE EDUCATED-Often reminded ofthe progress being made hy students their ages in other countries. West Deer High students enjoyed the competition and seemed to display a new vim and vigor for knowledge. This was evident in many of the classrooms. However, once in a while a studc-nt's thoughts would drift away into a nostalgic paradise that often beckons even the most conscientious. annul l - nn- 1 . n is sfmnum-ill it 'g. 59 HI'YA JIM . . . HI SENATOR KENNEDY -Sophomore history student Jim Zachousky had the thrill of a lifetime when he received the opportunity to meet and talk to a candidate, Senator John Kennedy, seek- ing the office of President of the. United States. The event took place during a student press conference held at the Hilton Hotel in Pittsburgh. IT'S THIS WAY CRightl -A group of P. 0. D. students gather information from Mrs. ,lohn Doman, an election official at the Bairdford voting precinct, on election day. The P. O. D. students decided to acquire their knowledge of American politics and free elections by going directly to the scene - in this case a township voting precinct. The students gathered material, observed, and formed opinions and con- clusions on the voting process. These were later evaluated and discussed in a research paper turned in as part of their work in P. 0. D. class. The students and their teacher, Mr. Angeloni, were deeply apprecia- tive of the courtesy and help given to them by all the election officials at the Bairdford poll. rllllt Elections Intrigue Students Presidential elections turned out to be one of the most widely discussed matters fnext to world tensionsl during the year in history classes. Names such as Nix- on, Kennedy, Stevenson, Symington, etc., became quite familiar sounds. Most WD students came to know and understand the American electoral system and the pres- ent candidates involved even better than many adult citizens. One class, senior P.O.D., studied the system in detail, even to the extent of actually visiting a voting place in the community on election day. However. even though present day happenings cap- tured their attention, all students in the 28 daily social studies classes at WD continued the traditional seholar's struggle of reading and re-living the events of the past, ranging from the Neanderthal Man to the Korean War. All history teachers attempted to impress an axiom which apparently the adult leaders of the world did not learn in their day: Ulf you do not Study and under- stand the past. you mav have to relive it again. HIS- TORY CLASS MEMOIRS: Most unusual field trip of year was taken by the P. O. D. class, members when they visited the county jail. Blawnox, as part of their study unit on crime . . . If some mock elections conducted by history classes come true in the future years, women will be running local government. Winners of the elec- tions were PAT STANISH and LEAH BRYAN, for school hoard: DARLFINE FRYER, tax collector, BARB BURDEK and LORETTA EVERSOLE, road board: and PAT IVIAKUTA. justice-of-peace . . . Who knows more than anyone about everything? At WD it's TED BAR- SOLO. according to a general knowledge history test administered by lVlr. Angeloni. fx Tlx l,f':. Wax 1 Mower t. tous Mv- f ' stop ns WASTE 331, e - M - r vfwc -a:pUBLICAN tlltl? OTE Bllflll . THE AMERICAN WAY fAbovel -John Hudak. a civic leader in West Der-r-Twp., points out the correct method in marking a ballot to WD seniors Boll Kirsch, Dee Charney, Donna Allen. and Bob Proeo. Mr. Hudak. former township tax collector, has frequently helped P.O. D. students with homework involving the understanding of local and national government procedure. STRAIGHT OR SPLIT TICKET? fBeIowi -Larry McAdams Dauses to ponder an important political question while Tony Busin, Bob Kirsch, and Donna Allen await their turn in the voting booth. WD students had the unique opportunity of being permitted to actually enter a votinz booth and. in secret, cast a sample ballot for the candidates of their choice. t, V I .sys C , I 1 MASTER MATHEMATICIAN-Fran Zonarich wonders if be'll ever become adept as Mr. Acciai in using the slide rule. Mr. Acciai, recognized by all as one of the outstanding math teachers in the area, this year taught Algebra II as well as his former Algebra I classes. Science, Math Dept. Toughen Requirements The Soaring Sixtiesn had arrived and with them the realization that from now on our country's standard of living, indeed its very existence, would depend on the caliber of mathematicians and scientists schools could produce. Second rate students would not do. To mem- orize facts was not enough. West Deer science and math teachers turned A's into elusive liltle creatures that were secured only after hours of homework. concentrated study, observing, and conclusive research. MATH, SCIENCE SCENES: After finding holes in Dad's shirts and Sis's skirt, mothers of Sth graders wondered if moths had invaded their homes. Further investigation revealed that Johnny and Mary had been snipping samples of clothing fibers for their science class experiments . . . Bridging the gap between con- ventional math courses and college courses was the newly introduced advanced mathematics course taught by MRS. CUNNINGHAM . . . Highlight of biology was the big grasshopper hunt staged by MR. ANDRIKO . . . Chemistry class enjoyed the annual tour of Allegheny Ludlum. Straight A average in Algebra I earned PAUL GRANDY, LEO Z-ILLA, ANN CATHERWOOD, and RICH POLETUNOW the right to represent WD at the annual county math competitions . . . Practical science intrigued 8th and 9th graders presenting special pro- jects. such as periscopes and constellations, DAN JONES, BOB PASZBK: making oxveen. JOANNE BORIS, LINDA JOHANNSON. FLO MALIZEWSKI: burglar alarm, RON ELLENA, ED MORO, JOHN BORIS . . . Because of their copious board work, MR. ACCIAPS algebra classes were champion chalk users, much to the regret of the stock room supervisors. '4Jl1st can't keep them suunliedf' they wailed . . . LANNY NARY and JOAN DeKLl7iVA were champs in a 'aChem- istrv Knowledgei' bee . . . MR. GRAFIPS 7th grade rockhounds searched the Bairdford terrain for valuable specimens. 's 62 We iq, 5 .av VIEWING ANOTHER WORLD-Biology students receive an une plainable thrill when they first look through a microscope and vie the world of living: organisms. a world many of them didn't eve know existed. Joyce Valerie. guided carefully by Mr. Andrik scans a specimen through one of the 10 new school microscop made available this year by a federal program. TEACHER FOR A DAY-Edward Canter. of Gulf Research. i. pleased at the way his three pupils, Steve McMaster. Tony Vioral and Leon Lawrence. grasped the principle of the solar battery Canter exchanged positions with Mr. Monnicr, WD chemistry, ies teacher. who in turn visited several area research labs on day to keep up to date on latest requirements of industry. I 1 I . Q 1 ' -Q 3 -. I ff' f' SI'lla'fl'TlSTS 117' lV0HK'HS1u- Call :mil l.c-roy Znlus li-sl - mining: ai 4'lll'lIl lull Svssion. 'lille' lull. with li-xllnonlx :mil la-vliil'vs, prnvimlvi sluclvnls with Ll ' mlgv nf Iln- fzisi-inating world of scivlicv. 07' DESK Ilfil Fvnpvl uml Nlr. Yilliuy usa- il gm-igzvr Counlvr In lvsl fill' ll'All'l'S ul' l'kllllU1ll'llNlly mluringx ai 'Jlh graulo- sviviwv vlalss. 1 - 'W i i 'l ,. 1 I I TII1? BIC SEJRCH- -filH'llllSlY'y Slllllvlll llillllly' Nalry symhulin thi' WD wlmlvnl in his quval In unlovk ilu- unlimilm-cl lllySlC'l'It of sciclivv. lflfTTl2'R Tll,4.Y TEl.El'1Sl0.Yf-f Susie- Phillips :mil ,limmy Nll'lllVlllll'll llI'l' l'ilFl'lllLll1'1l hy the- wurkingxs of ll minixilurv sh-um l'llf'llll'. Sl'Yt'lllll g:l'aulv1's 1'1n'1-xml svivllw- units on thi- air, XVilll'l :- liliiw-l'sv. 1-:irIl1. lll'1lllll. fire- uml In-lit. wi-ull1vl'. plain! :mil :animal lifc. quo f ss ll ll f,Nh XX '17, lT'S REALLY VERY SUIPLE - For her demonstration speech in class, Pill Costello explains emliroiderv work. This type of oral practice proved to he extremely interesting and informative. 1 t nm' , ' 5 ' 'Ol I 1 ij- LL Q s W 5 Xxx 1 - K f ln' ROME LIVES .4C.4lN,-ARon Ellf-na. Arlene and Marie Guerrieri are transported hack to the day Ancient Rome hy way of Latin class projects included temples. mosaics. chariots, togas. tunics. aquaduets. Reading, Writing, Speaking The caveman communicated by grunting and using gestures: modern man communicates through speaking, writing, and reading. For complete understanding in all fields, therefore, means of communicating effectively must he thoroughly mastered. With this in mind, the English and language depart- ments at West Deer offered many courses which instructed and challenged the student to write, read, and speak in an intelligent and proficient manner. Among these were English in all grades, speech, reading, journ- alism, in addition to the business courses and the lan- guages of French and Latin. DEPT. NOTES: No one was immune from writer's erainp. Seventh grade unified study requirements included a 30-page written and oral report every six Weeks. Academic English seniors had six major research papers, plus daily paragraphs. Mrs. uD's,, sophs manufactured compositions at a near one-a-week rate . . . French students published their own newspaper . . . English III enjoyed reading Our Town. especially as dramatized and explained via the spectacular Hl7ortun Methodfi Giving Academy Award performances were MARSHA SCHUSTIC, DIANE UCHIC, PAUL WIMER, CHUCK PECKHAM . . . Champ orators in the annual freshman English filibusters competition were DICK KIRSCH and MARK ZEBRACKI who carried on an 'cintelligentv con- versation for 55 minutes straight without pausing for more than three seconds . . . Caeser himself would have commended .IOAN CONROY. DIANE GRAHAM, DAVE ALLISON, .IOAN DEKLEVA, MIKE SOLOMAN on their Latin projects . . . NEXT COAL .4 REST SELLER --Iludding journalist Sandi D'Am- ico receives a S23 check from Bolt Tench. city editor of The Valley Daily News. for her writing contest entry which was judged hest of the entire A-K Valley. gi Han 00:0 u . ' 00 'O' 0 obs Q' 9' Z-'bi t ,c:,n o' ' IE, .ty .i Q HH A K WY 7' ..., MA, h ,W ' ,.. , 4 ---..., r 'I'? T H s to Mx s....g - - of ,1 ff- A Z l,..n,. 1 ,I 4 xx S! Z - f'! IVE SIRIL' HAVE A l'R0BI,E.lI-Y llnificrl Sturlivs stutlm-nts nkllwrt llror'im1Q, Cheryl 'l'ibc'nsky. Annu Hat- Lutynsky. Juan Zoccki. Henry Trevcllini. Linda Mivklow. and Diane llunclicttc fintl that things don't always run smoothly in planning for tht-. major six-weeks' rf-port. ln surh instances an quirk confvrm-nvv with numhvr our- problmn solver. Hr. Sipes, irons out ull rliffiuulties. Kept Everyone Mighty Busy READ ANY GOOD BOOKS LATELY?---Tln-, champion rvuclvrs of West Deer High gzathor to cclchrutr National l.ihrz1ry Yvcck hy discussing thu hooks thx-y have read dur- ing: the ye-ar. Standing. from loft. arv Tom Ct-strich. Elaine Collicr, Marion Kenyon. Ron Niolmr. lloh Salmon, and llur- olcl Atkinson. Seated. Susie Phillips, Tllcrcsa Lampcrski, .lan Swnnhnrt, and Ann Cath- crwnod. During ax 30-week per- iod. Tom. Mnrinn. and Elaine each checked out ovvr 50 hooks. Elaine hwving the highest number of the trio. At l s' f 'n slv- w'-' 1-'PTI past the 50 mark and still going strong. . 'F AT! All tm! Rt W F E ,mmf CHL- 65 West Deer Students in Demand The help-wanted sections of newspapers are filled with positions for secretaries, clerks, typists. Employ- ers are looking for a special type of girl, the type that is the product of the West Deer business department. She is a well-groomed young lady, able to meet the public. Her training began in 9th grade with junior business training. From then she advanced to a variety of courses: typing, bookkeeping, shorthand, office prac- tice. business English, business math. She can handle any type of office machines from a eomptometer to dictaphone. She is an employer's dream. BUSINESS NOTES: THERESA IVIALIC and BARB BURDEK were the year's outstanding commercial stu- dents. Theresa won the Underwood Best All-Around Business Studentw award, while Barb received the Underwood medallion for Best All-Around Tvpistf' . . . Future V. I. P. BUD MCDONALD was the lone male in business math class . . . Business English students learned through role playing of actual office inter- views. EILEEN PIERCE. DEE PUSKARICH, BEV LONDON. and GLORIA SKILLEN won 'tOscars for their portrayal of the bosses. An unsolved mystery lurks in the office practice room. A table collapsed without causeg chief suspect is a muscle bound mouse . . . For one of their tests. JBT students took particular pleasure in making out personal checks. Only thing wrong was that the checks were just replicas and not real. TYPICAL DAY IN TYPING CLASS-- Mrs. Schuster stands ready to answer questions . . . Students concentrate on warm-up exercises . . . I s tvpe, groan. type, groan again -- and finally that look of satisfaction when a line is typed with- out a mistake. More students have come to realize the importance nf being able to type, resulting in continual increase in typing class enrollment. 4 1 it S' ...R .1 Nur' ' ftifffztllt 'fflgy A.- 66 CET READY. CET SET, C0-The dictation champs of Shorthand II attempt to match their skill with the fastest talker of them all, Mr. Iiavrich, shorthand in- structor. Loretta Ever- sole, Theresa Malic. Mabel Schroth, and Barb Burdek reached speeds from 90 to I00 words-pen minute to qualify for Gregg Awards. Theresa was crowned dictation champ for achieving a speed of 120 words. By Business World -'T 'th 4 AIDIAHUWS X. ...l HOIVS THIS. IIOSSP -- Diane' Clivskry checks with Xlr, Cnrrio, nt-we-st nwlnlwr of lho lmsinvss alvpnrl- mr-nt instruvtimml stuff, nn smut- of hvr nffirr- work. THEY SAID IT COULDN'T BE DONE-Hut they did it. Ycp. they typed on-r 50 wtnrds-pc-r-niiiiitlv in zi l0-nlin- uh- tc-st ln win vovt-tml Crvgg Ccrtifimtv typing awards. 'I'lw girls and tht- re-cord typing r-pm-mls tht-y rmiclu-:I arv. SIWIICII. Mabel Schroth, 523 Darlvm- Fryer, 50g Lora-ltu Evvrsolc-, 633 lfuh llrynn. 33. Slrnirling, Arlvm- ZUHAI- rich. 61: Aglnvs Scmlcr. 53: Joyce Edgar, 61: Ruth Burns. 50. T X x '-u qv 'HH' . rn, , .tiff fm-if 'milf , U ' ry i ' 'lvl 'gl '1 s ,X N. i -f ,,., V 6 'v. 4, - I v 4 vi. 1. 1 J QI ' f ,avi X, 4 wx 'wullfgft' 5- ' if DIOR SAYS T0 SHORTEN lllJ.lII'.lNES, S0 f.ftbo1'el Y What's good for Paris is good for Wt-sl Deer agree llctty Craft and Paula Cor- don as they pin skirts heing made for Judy Puskas and Frances Porter. Miss Kraft stands hy to make certain the fashion standards are fol- lowed correctly. Sewing in- struction enables girls to aerpiirc a talent which will he useful now and in the future. SHE l.'.ffN HOU. WATER. T00 -- Hostess of the home ce Christmas dinner, Daisy Skidmore expertly earves the plump turkey. Daisy and her classmates handled all phases of the meal including mar- keting and menu planning. Eating, the final phase. turned out to he the most enjoyahle of alll 68 f, ,B 0 e gy, All at West Deer feel confident that as the result of instruction in such courses as home ec, art. driver's training. etc.. everyone will emerge more proficient in matters of every-day home life. The knowledge and experience gained in these types of courses remain with a student forever. The house- wife transforms her home into a huh of healthy. safe. and productive living: the husy-body of 20th century living finds satisfaction and relaxation in the arts: the careful driver uses mature judgement and hetter than average skill whenever he is at the steering wheel of an auto. DEPT. NOTES: Future husbands will benefit, financially that is. from training freshman home ee students received this year. ln one class they prepared an entire buffet supper around leftover eggs . . . 7th grade artists learned elav sculpturing. NANCY MAHNICK. DAVE MANIFOLD, JOYCE GlLLESPlE molded ash trays: FREIDA CAUL. a horse: AL BROCCIOUS. a totem pole . . . GERRI HUDON. PATTY KUBISA. IRENE VENESKY. DAlSlE SKIDMORE were some home ec girls who froze an entire meal and after thawing termed it ucleliciousf' . . . Driver,s ed sessions had their mo- ments, too. PAT STANISH and JOE CHELPANOFF encountered a turtle on one of their road trips. They talked lVlr. Unites into bringing it hack to school fort use in the hiologv lah . . . The seven sewing machines in home ee saw plentv of action. Seventh graders made their traditional aprons: 9th graders. iumpers and hlouses: Home Ee ll. remodeled clothes and sewed dresses. Home EC, Art, MAY WE HAVE THE KEYS, , DAD? tRightl WAided hy the patience ami skill of Mr. Unites, these 75 West Deer lligh School 1 x im if 1. 1 ,Zu ., ii students this year completed the driver's training course and success- fully passcd their driver's test. Each recalls Mr. Unites' warning about speed - 'Several hundred have graduated from this course and l haven't had to send flowers to any one of them for speeding. Doift you he the first. All at West Deer have high praise. also, for Benke Motor Company of Culmcr- ville which for the second consecu- tive year provided a sturdy new Rambler training ear that withstood all the rigors of beginning drivers. W W AW ill'-' THE MASTERS TOUCH-Some of the advrmccd art stutlcnts of Mr. King hold an impromptu exhibit. All ol tho products wcrc made. by lhv crmxtivc Students in thc art vlnssvs. Displaying their wares arc. from left, srnlvfi, Diane Graham, Ralph Mulizcwslii. Miko Micklow, Tony Buydoso. Tom Griffith. Ylnnrling Jo' Qwwnhurt Josie . , 5 . . . Burns, lic-v Kratz, Frank Matko. Driving Skills Last Lifetime .ram hop Classes Work Magic with Tools, The shop classes are known as the classes that work magic. Little 7th graders who had difficulty whittling reward their dads with tie clips and ringsg 8th graders turn out cornershelves, gun racks, toasting forks. Upperclassmen make articles that win the praise of pro- fessional wood and metal workers - lamps, coffee- :H tables, smoking stands, tools, even a cedar chest and a boat! .2 SHOP CLASS PROIECTS: Brave white hunters X , FRANK BUCHANICH, GEORGE HOLLIBAUGH, CARL POTENSKY made gun racks . . . STAN BRUD- NEY is considering donating his self-made baseball bat to the Pirates . . . Research papers found their way even into the metal shop class. Outstanding ones were turned in by JERRY DAVIS and LEROY BIITTYAN . . . Shop students continued to play the old Get me a left-handed monkey wrenchw gag to unsuspecting younger members of the class . . . CRAIG STEVENS led the freshman mechanical drawing class in drawings completed. Runners-up were JOHN IVIERLI, MIKE OiMALLEY. and CHUCK AYMAR. CREATIVE HANDS-Jerry Kemman displays what a vocational student may achieve with good tools, a patient instructor. and some hard work. The table and lamp have found at permanent place in the living room of ,lerryls home. Q , 1' ' JP. I 2 END RESULTS-After weeks of cutting, shaping, soldering. bull- ing, and shellacking, Dave Seibert and Sam Pidhirny are justifiably proud of the end results. Dave holds a nlodernistic magazine rack. Sam a charcoal-firewood holder. WHO CARES ABOUT INK STAINED FINGERS fBcIowl -.lim Griffith. 1 .loe Gizienski, and .lim Barnett are absorbed in a type setting project at the school print shop. Wh- , y li S 5 , 'ggi f , it . . K ' 'Tl ' Sr in -- as V I' - Q 'fl I I Sf n I A ill? R 'ffm L L a 5.-. U. . :QQ . Xl six. 252, . . ' aka K. ' ' Y E Y 70 5 Metal, ood FROM A SLAB OF WOOD AND A PIECE OF STEEL-Sometimes voca- tional students like Stan Puszek. John Clifford, und Bill Hartman are themselves aunnzed at the magic they work in shop eluss, However. after the initial shock wt-urs off, they realize that it wasn't luck hut their own skill that produced the pro- fessional looking end tables. !'fv . A gl WELL EOUIPPED fBelowl -Tool- keeper Mike Hillu makes certain the shop storage room will he in A-1 shape when Mr. llihlurco makes his inspec- tion tour. lt is the responsibility of the boy appointed for toolroom duty to see that ull equipment is returned in good working order and placed in its appropriate position. PRO AT WORK-Ray Pieranunzi, Mr. Diltlareo, Jerry Kemman. and Larry McAdams give careful attention to Bob lic-itko's technique on the huffing machine. After Mr. llilllareo is satisfied with Bolfs progress, the others will take a trial run on the buffer and then proceed to actually using it on their projects. -3 ,nu Fiyg 11-fi 1 for mfffff N i Z5 N, . K ,ffi-3' tcm A A STUPCHUCK ORIGINAL- -Marty Stopchuck adds the finishing touches to u contemporary looking lump which he designed himself. 71 'S 'X H L ess 0 'X l l 'W They soy wlzcn you open your mouth ond close your eyes it r floesrft hurl as much. . , . TIJIE T0 CALL IT A DAY -Some 800 inoculations later. West Dec-r's A-1 mcd- ieal team is ahle to relax and talk ahout the day's project. Though a bit tired, the doe- lors and nurses replace the weariness with a satisfied ft-cling that they have aided in safe,f1uarding the health of many West Deer youngsters. From left are nurse Dorothy llarhehenn, Dr. Daniel Fine, and Dr. .lames Cooley, of the Russellton Medical Clinic, conferring with Mrs. Yelou- shan, lVest Deer school dis- trict nurse. 72 X . x ZERO HOUR IS APPROACHINC- Nurses and student assistants load up syringes with enough vaccine ammunition to insure the successful lmlast-off of Oper- t ation Jag. Members of the Future Nurses rt-ceivctl an on-the-job view of their pro- fcssion. They helped loatl syringes, ran errands, applied alcohol to arms, calmed frightened grade school pupils, even to the extent of promising to receive an inocu- lation right along with them! i P . ...0r. you 1t.'0I1't ft-cl il if you turn your lzeurl uml express 1L'1ll'llf'l't'I' is on your n1imI.'.'.' C. ,,,jg, J West Deer Germsjust Never Get a Chance Germs just donit have a chance around West Deer with the three-way health insurance provided by the health department. health and gym classes, and the close liaison with the Russellton Medical Clinic. As head of the extremely busy health department, Mrs. Annabelle Yeloushan, school district nurse, is the official first-aid provider, health counselor, examination arranger, immunizer for 2,096 students - and almost anything else you can think of along the RX line. The several major campaigns undertaken by the health department this year were enough to make any germ shudder - 619 complete physical examinations in grades 1,6, and ll and to all new students, 596 den- tal exams, 209 TB patch tests, 1,120 vision tests, 1,060 hearing tests. The major blow dealt against illness was a compre- hensive survey of the entire student enrollment to deter- mine the immunization needs: '40peration Jagi' was born! At its completion, some 825 students had been inoculated with the diphtheria-tetanus serum. Final results showed that 92 per cent of the student enroll- ment in West Deer schools are immunized to adequate standards. Such a program as Operation .lag involves much more than swabbing an arm with alchohol and injecting a needle. A staff of secretaries would be staggered by the voluminous clerical work required. However, the task was handled successfully by parent aides and Mrs. Yeloushan's student secretaries, Bessie Craig, Theresa Miller, and Diane Cheskey. Another sure-fire way to beat the germ squad is through instructions in health class, a course required of all sophomores. As an individual becomes more acquainted with body functioning, he hesitates to abuse it. With the aid of Skinny,,' health students gained a thorough understanding of body organs, bone structure, muscle networks. Skinny, incidentally, started out as an odd assortment of bones. ligaments, tendons, organs. muscles. After several health class sessions he emerged as a scale replica of the human body. Health class also became entangled in a world of bandages, slings, tourniquets, and square knots. Stu- dents took turns portraying accident victims. Another part of the triple-threat against disease and poor health are the phys ed classes. Through activities such as volleyball, mushball. table tennis, marching, group calesthentics, good habits are developed to com- bat the dire effects of sitting behind a desk or becoming a television addict. A healthier individual, a healthier community, and a healthier nation are sure to be the results of the exceptional superior health program at West Deer. V. .. ss.. . HERFPS THE IIUUERUS W- Nancy Allen and Bob Kirchner assem- ble a skeleton. a scale model of thc human body, Each student in health class was responsible for constructing some section of tht- modcl. The West Deer health teachers believe that an increased knowledge of the body's mechanism naturally brings about good health habits. MIRACLE OF LIFE-Polly Slenkovich and Dave Allison agree with health Ieaclu-r Mr. Antonelli that the human body is truly a marvelous piece of machinery. Hera- Mr. Antonelli demonstrates how the heart sustains life by pumping nourisltment to all parts of the body through an intricate system of veins and arteries. 1 ig 73 fi N bei if 11 'THINK I COULD FIND TIIE ANSWER IN THE LIBRARY?-This is the beginning of the big search for knowledge which occurs daily in the library. Diligcntly engaged in this endeavor are those pictured in this panoramic view. Library ls Hub of Educational Wheel Improve, improve, improve. Plan for additional reference and leisure reading booksg make available a wide array of pamphlets, magazines, newspapers for students and facultyg put the Dewey Decimal System into ellicient working order. These were some of the hundred-and-one chores tackled by Miss Lambert, West Deer librarian, and her student staff. At one time or another everyone at school walks through the doors of this uhub of West Deer's educa- tional wheel. During each six weeks period an average of 1,1183 books is checked out. Faculty members use the libraryls facilities often as a starting ground for the next dayls lessons, or to secure background material for their subjects. When :tesearch paper time rolls around, the library becomes a second home. Using only the library's backlog of periodicals, senior academic English students prepared 15 to 30 page papers. They are the lirst to admit that without Miss Lambertis help many a research paper would not have found its way onto the teacheris desk. LIBRARY JOTTINGS: lt seems that Sth graders are the school's leading bookworms, checking out a grand total of l,988. Leading their classmates with 36 or more books were Anne Catherwood, Tom Gestrich, Henry Boch, Mary Norris, Lee Kirkpatrick, Joyce Boch, Rich Wenzel, Gail George, and Bernie Dobrowksi . . . Top readers of other grades were Jan Swanhart and Ron Mohar, 12th grade, Elaine Collier and Bill Ondich, llthg Terry Lamperski and Bob Salmon, 10thg Marion Kenyon and Harold Atkinson, 9th, Susan Phillips and Ed Beeles, 7th . . . MISS LAMBERT continues to be the most loved teacher by West Deer alumni. A chat with her is first on schedule for almost all visiting alumni. One famous West Deer grad, Lt. Andy Massimino, with the U.S. Navy in Hawaii, surprised Miss Lambert by sending her an assortment of baby orchids on her birth- day . . . Most requested book this year was Pat Boonels Twixt Twelve and Twentyf' the nation's best seller. ll Students Aided by Guidance Dept. The guidance department, headed by Mrs. Acciai, exists to offer special help for students, their parents and teachers. It seeks, in the main, to provide infor- mation for young people about themselves and oppor- tunities, present and future. To accomplish this, a ser- ies of related services and activities are employed, with all guidance revolving around counseling, that is, direct conversations with the students. Most conferences came about because students sought advice about their schooling, college, jobs and schedules. A ready listener was needed to help with some very personal problems. ln addition, 23 new students entered West Deer after the term got underway and the department served as orientation center for these cordi- ally welcomed individuals. Additional group discussions were scheduled during the year when college, commercial, and nursing school personnel visited to talk with interested students. Sen- ior boys were informed of military obligations by the service recruiters, and all seniors were on hand for a conclave to learn about employment possibilities. Group meetings with Mrs. Acciai were called most fre- quently to discuss scholarships and testing programs, to interpret test results, and to consider means of avoiding failure. While teachers in all grades helped administer exams, testing was probably the second most important job of Mrs. Acciai's office. While all test results were distributed to the teacher, much information about indi- vidual abilities. strengths and weaknesses, was given also to help students in knowing themselves. As always, valuable memorandums and numerous studies were published and made available by the West Deer guidance department. Noteworthy and new in 1959-60 was the well- planned and highly effective guidance teachingn done by FTA members. Also highly successful was the annual detailed program for 8th grade orientation in March, conducted with assistance from Mrs. DiGirolamo and language, math, science, and home ec instructors. Behind the scenes in the guidance office working as student secretaries, four girls made much of the departmentls success possible. Mrs. Acciai, speaking for all at West Deer, extended deep appreciation to .loyce Edgar, Loretta Eversole, Shirley Fubrer, and Barb Lekse. A FRIENDLY COUNSELOR, A FRIENDLY SCHOOL-These students. some of the 23 who entered West Deer High for the first time during .the school term, found a friendly atmosphere created by Mrs. Acciai, the scho0l's amiable guidance counselor. Each . . . . . . d .h h h I received a lengthy personal interview with the counselor and was aided in filling out schedules and becoming acquainte wit t e sc oo and its students. In this photo the new students and the counselor got together for a chat with another new student, Susie West, former resident of Avomnore who came to West Deer about mid-way through the school term. Others are, front, Jerry Watterson, Tom . . . . Q . . . H H M B b Huemnie, Edith Butler, John DeKleva, Shirley Wilkinson. Back raw, Bob Huemme, Ed Downing, Bev Wilkinson, arry oss, 0 Wilkinson. Pat and Dottie McCoy. Darlene Johns, and Susic. A if is l 75 ,pgs 71 l K I . S, L Al 75 WM FUUNTAINXXL if-'V' 1 -Q 4 N-1 ' 5 v- .x J S x, if X2 .4-nv HERE THEY IIUME--Ncvv Kvnsingtonk Fifth Aventis hccomos aliw- with rhythm We-st Dc:-r styh- as thc Marching Braves mow lhrongzh mid-town during: tht- annual April 1 Mint-ris Day Parade. ' H 'W 'Ffh KH 4 - .1 ,a-2, :, - : s . f'-- K if' a' - janv' 'K 'ff '.f-,f WDA 'L X12 , If -- I- , v ' - rf , .'i.2.:,-'ggiiiqai-1-355'-hijg-, , . 1? ' 1 'fffi 'M P 'rw' . mmf .45 ,V . - ' 'Q f Y, 1 , vi f . 1 ,,9'f,.,. . ,,L..,,w,.-1.5--fx. EA, v , , . . '? w-Na+ 3-P i 't N hh 4 '. A' Q 11 my-2-cu.. .. Q f,-.9-gi,-2, Q-JP: gf-'f' . ' - --.w -'W 'x-,af N shi any-:wt 1 -y5'fGt5xn,3e'4f ' , -K if-2- W ,..g,f1fi 1: v fi..1'f234?i' .3 'I f-' f Jffiwfl-. .e.'p ' 'r '- Ni i'f33 ' QNX . ' f - I:pf '51'w ' 1,,5a,v win mf.. , 1 A 'Y A xii? ft ,mfr V 41.19 5.-1 zggiji, H-.. .N ,L ., 5213-zfefgfjgififg iclgij' ' 9. ' . A .jg.f3.2.11:l -if :Za gf',5'.r--5j'f713l?f't , b. '7 . 1 .- PRECISION PERI'lzCT-Tho West Dccr Vf.XZ P'-V4 fr? , ff?- 1 .' X ' J . v . . . - '1' '.. . .1 ff. ' ' Y ' High School hand displays thc preclslon- if-'j,,..5-j13,ggq,,,,',4Mn gf K gl . 4 . ' wrfvvt coin Jan ' front routine which has S1Q'3 ?N153ff4f-'fi--' ' 4' - , ' ' t I I 5 , Jd5::'Hrf5 -'fif-if fi 55' 1 ' - vmnne to ln- thu vnvy of area handb. .55--35 F: M . - Months, in fact years, of rigorous practice ,f f 11.4.LRQQ W1 J. 'fi 1' ' , y 3 ,Q . . . Ja... N --- y .af- hr- hchinml thc lvttvr perfect formation. .V x Y 1' if L 1 , lntrodnccd thrcc yvars ago at YVest Deer f H '-3 b '- - hy Mr. Mauroni, tht' company front roll- t ,A 1'-ffffwiwl. -- W -W . . . . Q .gg . K fqjgfs.. ,.,,,--.L- ,. .- , tinc is f'Ill'1SldCI'Cli one of the most dxf- , .,.,gg,,,f?.?:, 1 - . . . . .- . . L N305 W-,W gc ' Yah . . ficuh formations for a high school band V. an I V: a to achieve. Ono itchy foot could destroy 1 , , ' Q.ff',1.?jeQ te:,L.,rn1'f'.'VT 5 , thc entirm- vffvctl ' . 2' X f-.'if sSQ 1- J A Mai' i -.--1. . 4-,,- .f,ag1----:.v,f1- '- T ..f , ' W H -4 . . ':31?:i:fI 'Tff -f N' ' .. -, 4 'fitlg t'i c 5? LE, -- A fwfr- ff 7 Q' 76 ,gn t 1 I A - -- -a f Kees., .ay A.,-,,,,f4,,.. . ,. .. 9 . ,, ,V . -.ilgf riQ':lI..,?:L,VuT1-lax,-1,4 ik I- K. I f 4 H U . .. 4 ' . '?i?Sx1QSL9234f'4-a::f':2rffr-nj'-.Lift on . ' f- A .,v'x-Jr' ' f- H 'W up-l M.: 1 -,,,,g1, ,. . . .. ,F'+f9t7'-Q14-.7-.om . ' in-nxt nu tu 't-an I Band Record: All Hits, o Misses Rehind every Wow performance of the band lies a tried and true recipe that consists of practice, practice, and more practice-plus a determination that marks an individual of the highest caliber. What if the football field resembled a jungle during the rainy season -- the company front routine was maintained to the letter. Certainly young band mem- bers found Mozart's Impressario difficult to master for the Spring Concert W- but if Mozart could write it. they could play itl Practice consisted of four rigorous hours daily dur- ing the wcck's stay at bandeamp and the 50-minutes a day during the school year. And if at the end of a practice session Mr. Mauroni still didn't seem quite satisfied. then it was up to each individual band mem- ber to master his piece at home. Yes. il was only a superior and devoted type of individual who could proudly state at the end of the year that he was a W'est Deer band member. He had earned the respect and pride of all his classmates. for during lhc l950-60 school term he had represented the school in more than 25 programs. ranging from football half-time shows lo seasonal concerts and parades. BAND MEMORIES: SALLY RYMER was the champ 'fpre-game-white-shoe-polisher.', . . . A band membcr's solo is equivalent to an actor's top billing. During the year the spotlight shone on DAVE SlZ'l'ZlQNl ANll. l'llfRlVI DILLNRR. JIM ZACHOUSKY. ROB PROCO. INCK TADY. LANNY NARY. CIIICRYL HRSS. VIC NIENNOW. Band managers JOAN DeKLl'fVA, ICVICLYN CAJKA. DEI? CHARNIQY. BESSIIC CRAIG received more exper- ience filing than most secretaries. It was their respon- sibility to file every piece of music . . . Quite relieved at the football season's end. band members celebrated with a Hno-more-gamesi' shindig . . . At hand camp MR. MAURONI received letters signed by Tootsie, Rumor has it that Tootsie was the creation of fun-loving MRS. SCOTT. Rand Booster president . . . Rumor also has it that MRS. GRASS, cabin crew. which included CHRRYL ROHN. JANE SCHRORDRR. DONNA CAR- VlN. FRAN PORTER. RONNHQ Sl'lTZl'iNl AND. LANNY YARY. SANDI CARVIN. SALLY RYMICR. RRTTY Sl2lBRR'f'. and JUDY PITSKAS planned to initi- ate new members by having them do laps around the field at midnight. It failed to pan out. however. because the plotters fell asleep . . . As a check on their progress this year. band mem- bers were required to take a test on their instrument cverv six weeks. THE F.4f?ULOUS' FIFTY----Take one dedicated director. -16 talented teen-ngcrs. three ambitious managers. and you have the ingred- icnts for an outstanding high school band. The band members arc. fron! row, from left. ,lim Zaichonsky. Gary Simon:-tti. Nancy George, Julianna Consolaro. ,lan Cunningham. Rclty .lean Cnrrin. Linda Joliansson. Cheryl lless. Second row. Doug Scope-l. Rarb f Knight. Linda Hrogc. Nlargc Nfcwhirtcr. Nancy Ifrskine. lid Moro. Xie Xfcnnow. Tflfrtl roic. Rairb Yictain. Uolibit- Crass. llclcn Dawson. .layiic Rush. .lovcc Moiniier. Don Robish. Dick Tudy, Fourlli l'Ull'. Dave St-tzenfand. Arlt-nc Zonnrich. Rich Dickson. Tom Kos-dcmha. lit-tty Scibcrt. Dave McMaster. ,loc lvlillilllll. Lanny Nary. Fifth f0ll'. Bill linsino. Bill llartniuii. Rich Cilson. Rob Rowe. Bill Dyer. llan Grass. George Nlicklow. llcrni Dillncr. Sixth row. Sue llarlz. Mr. Manroni. Ron fVatkins, Rich Kirsch. Rob Proco. Bill Mani- fold. Dave Codlcwski. Tom Griffith. Rcge Mull. Ressie Craig. Dee Churncy. and Joan DeKleva -pt x N-ik 'H - ix 5.74 'sa Maestro Maurom Cezn Be Seen In Mem Moods E. 0 SOUND OI MUSIC-Even at moment of rure solitude seems to intrigue the usually busy West Deer maestro, Mr. Mauroni. Aim- lessly running through a simple tune seems to soothe his zmxieties and bring on a type nt' relaxation that only music can engender. BETTER TAKE IT FROM THE BEGINNING AGAIN! fLeftl - be Tlirough the years band members have learned lu evaluate Mr. Mauroni's reac- tion tu the way at selection is being played. When the music emerges as the composer meant it to be rendered, a grinning West Deer band director is usually the, result. liut . . . sometimes ...if yeu're at bzmtl member and you notice the mueslr0's fingers edging toward the nose ureu . . . well . . . you better take it from the beginning again ! 78 IT,S THE BEST-Mr. Mauroni chats with Mrs. Grass during meal time at the West Deer band camp in Emlcnton The band members enjoyed their tllirtl successful year at the camp -K ffkf! X . -1 .YQ i.4IIT'S .HY ROY - 4 Niilllllllll Grass gives son Danny un approving smile und il s-ongxrutulaitions squeeze Lifter he wus pn-si-rilmi lhi- Arinn ,-Xwuril during lhc annual THE TUIM MAN ---- Rn-gc Mullk vcrsuiilr- musical sense lm-lls him lhnt ull IN lmnd hunqm-I. The .-Xrion Awami is given each year no! well with swans' of Ihr' count:-r nn-huly In-ing plays-cl hy Ihr- hu-N swlion hy thi- New Kon Nlnsiciznis Union to thi- senior musi- Sn whilv thi- ri-rnuimivr of the hnnrl lukvf u short lm-uk. llr. Mull prcscrilns ciun chosen us the most 1llli5iZlIlliillg by his follow hand zu Innning up sm-worm Illt'Illill'l'S. Dun is ai lrui' Y1'lt'I'kll1 of Ihv Yvcsl Dccr hand :mil one of lhv persons I'l'SllUIlSiiTil' for its reall PIIVCPSS in I'l'l'l'l1l ya-airs. :- Good Practice Meant Success .-LVD THE SLIDE TROJI- IIONES SLIII-elietly Sei- hvrt. Tom KKYSQIPIIIIIRI. .'hf'iK'Ilt' Zunarich. Rich Dickson and Daw S1'ilt'llfLlllLi polish up their rendition of '76 'l'ron1- honvsu for the Spring: Con- cert. lt's 4-stilnntcd some 250 hours am' spm-nl in perfecting ai concert nunihvr . . . il heap of hhmwing: on-11 for Cnhriei! our h fs l I Q51 'F' ., .4 .AX gg Aclwmcecz' Units Give Bama' Perf Appeamnce Whatis a vaku without icing? And what is the XVcst Dt-er lligh hand without thu special extras whivh make it just that much hottvr? 'l'ln-se important extras are tht- lmljort-ttt-s. volorguards. and mascots - all adding to tht- handis snappy. colorful appcaranttt: .-1.9 TIM' lffllf WHY7' .ll,'1RCllllYC ALONG: Soph- omorvs DONNA BAHNICTT. l'Il,AlNlf CASSOL. and SANDY HLVSAHIK madu their first scholastic: appear- anvr' as lltil-iUt'Pllt'S at tht- Faxonhurg parade' . . . JUDY CRIJICN rt-gistcrcd a vomplaint with Air. Mauroni. It svems that ANNA MARIE PAPRISKA always humped into hvr with the goldcn vaglc on top of the flag as they vanw olil tht- lit-ld ..., iOl'i YOURISH and ICLAINIFI MATZIC were vonstantly surrounds-d hy younsxstcrs who w'o11tlt-11-cl if they were wal indians. They would roally squval with delight whvn Chit-f ,lov would givv out with some of thc most unorthodox indian grunts over he-ard . . . ln the spring as tht- svnior maiorottcs hung up their logs. NIARSHA 5llIiS'l'lC was choson hoad majorcttv. with DIANE VCHIC as vo-hvad. Marsha also was the oflicial t'ltOI'C0fIl'ZlI7l lCl' of the squad hy putting together mam' vlvw-1' routine-s. 'l'ln- five survivors ol the rigorous maiorctte elimin- ations in tht- spring were- PEGGY Cl'lFiLi7AN0l7F'. BOB- BIE GRASS. LYNNIC WHITE. DORENIC KFRR and LOUISE CICZZI. .-'lI,L EYES :IRE UN' CENTER ST,4CE---- He-ad lIlt1i0l'f'llt' Kathy Scott t'1tDlll!'t'S all atte-ntion with hm' provision lwirlinu during one- of tht- hand r'om':'rts. Consirlt-rt-tl a promising young major- vltt- in hm-r sopltomorr- yvar. Kathy rapidly rlc'vvlopt'tl into a svasonvd pvrformx-r. On tht- lvasis nl hor appt-ar'am't'. interest, and twirling: alrility sht- atlvanvt-rl to hvatl maiorvltv, tht' higlwst honor a lllil-i4Il't'lit' van at'hivw- during hvr scholastic Carver. PRETTY .4rYIJ l'IV.ftf.'IOI'S-Tho fonthall fivld at halftimm-, thx- gym during a pep assem- hly. New K0n's main strcvt on Miner's Day- any placv takvs on a special glow when the vivavions Wt-st Dt-or major:-ttvs makv an aiu-aram-t-. Thr-y are-. lfm'f'Iilz,L'. Donna Bar- livlliv. Sandy llnsarik. Sflllltlfllg, Leah Bryan, I Kathy Scott. and Bev London. It nctt. Elainv Cassol. Marsha Shustiv, Diana rv 1' fzh-fx gl., WEST IIEHR SAYS ull'-- l'il1liIlt' Nlnlzt- und Aloe Yuurish. Indian print-css und 4-hit-f of thx- hand, und Dt-u Clntrnvy, colorguard, wutclt glillllt' prm't-vdinus. Chit-f .lov just ilf'1Illil'l'd an nvw wut' honnct this year. courtesy of thc art vlussvs. und had difhculty supprossing u dvsirv ln toss it into tht- air wllt-tn-wr thc' llralvvi scored ll muohdnwn. .ft X SENIOR .IIAJORETTES --Haw London, Kathy Fvotl. und lmuh Bryan nlakt' the-ir finztl ilIJIH'iIl'11lll't' as Wm-st Ih-1-r nmujort-ltvs, Nm-xt yr-:tr's fm-niors, Mal'- shu Shuslic and Dianna- Uchiv fum- lhmr clmzdlvngn- of succeeding: thc thrcc uttrurtivc sccnc-stcuh-rs. xx?-X X , . . 1 , Q, .4 ' . w t ' t , . - , k - J -., 3.5 fx tt 4 . .Q S QQ5. 1 h kt! X fgig x :XV 1 tt,-it gzitwx t ix 1X x fx' K t 'N -A Ax Xiu 1 3kAf'X ,. 3 X X X JI Xt x I tt l'l' FRONT, lfolorguurds Bessie Craig. Arh-no Cray, ,Indy Grd:-n. Annu Marin- l'uprisku. ,luycv Ft'I'l'ilIli'l'. and Iloc Clmrnc-y rvvin- uvt tht- :1pp1'ur:tm'v they prvst-nt tu football and pamlclv vit-wcrs as tht- ud- vurlvt' K'll'IIl0l'Ilf4 of thx- Wvst Dr-4-1' Imnd. v X . l N 5 ..', lHff1U'I'lFUI, MUSIC--At West lh-or tllc girls have the monopoly on ln-autiful vnirvi lrut ilu- lmys rluim they 1l0llll purliculurly mind. lnstvful of performing lllQ'IllSClYCS, tliey'1l much rutlici' sit lmck uml wntcli the ull-girl senior chorus whivh rmlplvs lN'illllll'lll vnivcs with lN'1llllll-lll falvcs. Willa clirc-ftlur Mr. Sulvutm-c. chorus lIlCl1lll1'l'S ure, flrsl row, Ruth Burns, Clmiu Hkillm-ii. Maum-on Atkinson. ,luyvv lloniuck. Agnes Sn-:nh-r. lln-lty 'l'iln-risky. Diane Kiln-ski-y. Ellie-l ffmvfrr, Shirley l'llIlll'l'I'. Lois 'l'omic'z1-k. Nlnrln-ne ll.LlllZlCClll. l,inclu Girflwootl, .l0yC1' 'l'L14lrll'I'. Erncstinc liusselli. Sr-r'0ml rmv, Ruth Milos llliurlcnc l'fvn'l'solv. Graco lmwis, Darlene Fryer, ,lan Swalnliart, .lvaxn Prynmk, Marie liiliri, Elaine Maize, Dec Cllarncy. lclu Brick, Nancy Stephens, Daisic Skiclmore, Carol Bruggcmun. There Was a Place for Everyone REGE IVUIVS ,Hll--Rego Mull performs his show-stopping: rvuclilioii of Mary Axim ul ilu- Ynrir-ly Show. llis enter- taining: vumll style- nunll- llvgv ai mam in llmlmlul for most of Ilu- svliool vu-rits. .-lilclin-lim' rvuvlinri was lllXVZlyS the szuncg they s'lali1m'ml for morv. C0 MAN, GO-Bernie. Dulirowskfs nimble hngcrs pick out Flight of thc BllYI'llllCllCC,l on the zicvorclioii during his vuricly show 1lI1IH'1ll'illll'l'. txllllflllglll only un 81h grzulvr. llc-rniv has ln-vmmf synoiiyninns with lop quulily mu:4ic'ul vr1ls'rtuinlm'r1t all WTS! ll:-vr. llc- has ln-on playing the zivvorrlialll for right years. 82 UI' AND COMING Training for the day when they will don the uniforms of the Marching Brawes are the Junior High Band members West Deer s MHS1C2l orld If any student has a musical talent or even a yen to sin, or play an instrument the West Deer Hi h School music department has a spot available for him. Both Mr. Mauroni instrumental supervisor and Mr. Salvatore iocal supervisor maintained a busy pace providin opportunities for any younoster to develop abilities or even appreciation of music. Groups included the senior and junior bands, the swinr band, xarious choruses in addition to variety shows and concerts galore. There was a place for everyone. HALF NOTES: Talented junior band mem- bers who marched with the senior band included Donna WEST DEERS BEST- The most talented student musicians at West Deer are invited by Mr. Maur- oni to become a part of the very popular swing band. Members this year were, sitting, Bernie Do- hrowski, Dick Tady, Lanny Nary, Gary Simon- etti, Joyce Monnier. Mia'- dlc row, Don Bobish, Vic Mennow, Bob Proco, Joe Makuta, Bob Rowe. Back row, Rich Dickson, Dave Setzcnfand, Tom Kos- demba, Dan Crass, Herm Dillner. Garvin Judy Puskas Fran Porter Jane Schroeder Cheryl Bohn Kim Stevenson, Virginia Kenyon Nancy Hoffman Ron Cotton Bonnie Setzenfand Harry Long Ernie Koberlien . . . LINDA MICKLOW and MARLENE UCHIC were winners of the big mash potato dance contest at the Variety Show. Three veteran mash-potatoens MR. AlNGELONI MR. FORMENTO and MR. LAVRICH judged the event . . . MR. SALVATORE had a sure- fire method of getting the chorus members to smile at the appropriate places in a son ' he would make faces at them. 5 S0 MUCH T0 SEE-Mr. Stevenson. elementary supervisor, Rev. Crummv and Mrs. Hausele continue their conversation about West Deer schools while hmching with the students in the cafeteria. ' I 1 . ' t I l GETTING T0 KNOW WEST DEER-Bob Fyala served as student guide when Father Kelly visited the chemistry classroom. TALKING IT OVER-George Manifold and Rev. Dr. Kennedy enjoy a brief chat with a group of 8th graders in the library. From left, are Henry Boch, Ann Catherwood. Gary Johns, and Bernie Dohrowski. . . M, M, L! 'LQ Visitors bservc Through visitation programs, parents and other township citizens are given an opportunity to see the West Deer story in action. They see for themselves what constitutes this complex business called educa- tionf, Annually, a special Open House night is set aside for parents. During this year's program, parents fol- lowed their children's class schedules. Teachers out- lined purposes and requirements of the course. Dis- plays were set up, illustrating the work that had been accomplished. There was time for questions. Has she been fool- ing around in class? You mean he had six weeks to finish that paper and yet he did it in the final two dayslw The final stages of the program took place at home. For those who had kept up their grades there was praise. For those who had neglected their studies - well, they had a heap of explaining to do! On Nov. 17 a group of area religious leaders par- ticipated in an informal visitation program. They observed classes in progress in both the high school and grade schools. They became acquainted with students, teachers, and administrators. At a general meeting the clergymen summed up their observations and presented their ideas and views on education. Taking part in the program were Rev. Walter Kenyon, Rev. Albert Beckes, Rev. Edward Thornton, Dr. Richard Kennedy, Rev. Les- ter Crummy, Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Hausele, and Rev. Father James Kelly. The importance and value of this type of citizen- education program were commended in an article which appeared later in School Management magazine. The article, written bv Dr. Casile, of the West Deer staff, was entitled Let Citizens See Their Schools in Action. tzsisill Z I' Sr' lt ASK ME A QUESTION, TEACHER-Parents of physics class students exchange jcsts for ri few moments with the class teacher. Mr. Monnier, before getting down to the business of discussing their childrcn's progress in that class. Parents wlto attended Open House emerged pleased with the facilities, faculty enthusiasm, and educational opportunities available to all at West Deer lligh School. Seated at front table, from left, arc Mr. Stanish, Mr. Halovanic, Mrs. Halovanic. Mrs. Porter. Second table, Mr. McMaster. Mr. Kirch- ner, Mr. Brudney, Mrs. Brudney, Mr. Georgieff, fsffmdingm. West Deer Stor in Action- BETTER THAN REPORT CARDS, DAD?-sRev. Kenyon agrees with daughters, Marion and Virginia, that there is no better method for a parent to understand his child's educa- tional progress and problems than a visit to the school and personal conversations with teachers. Apparently Rev, Ken- yon is pleased with his daugh- ters' work. 85 Activities Expand Interests, West Deer High School is like a department store when it comes to clubs and activities. There are organ- izations to suit everyoneis taste - future scientist, art lover, chess enthusiast, budding Robin Hood, handyman. A well functioning activity period was scheduled this year and enabled students and teachers to take part without infringing on regular classes. Profits from these activities were great. Students received valuable training in the field of human relations not found in textbooks, they were able to acquire new hobbies and interests for leisure time, and they became more acquainted with their future areas of work. PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIESI Anything for scien- tific research, chorused Ron Halovanic, Dave Ranker, Al Michael, and Andy Ross when they took samples of their blood and checked them for white corpuscles. Also in Science Club, Bob Gestrich was chief surgeon and Lou Radonovich his capable assistant in a dissect- ing session. The patient was a chicken . . . The much talked about shop mural which depicts molten steel flowing into a mold was the creation of Art Clubbers Diane Graham, Jill Hartz, Joy Swanhart, Steve Langfitt, Ed Baumgardner . . . Ron Sabatini was chief brush dip- per for wall-sized map in Room 1 . . . It paid to be a friend of Hall Patrol members. This year they were authorized to give tickets fcut cardsl to anyone who violated one-way hall traffic regulations. They say Ron McAdams, Tom Mawhinney and Charlotte Linamen spotted most violators . . . Home Ec Club used bakesale profits to hold an Easter party for youngsters at the Home for Children . . . Ginny McCall, barb Burns, Marianne Boch attended a con- ference of future homemakers at the Hilton . . . Three hospitals were visited by Future Nurse members Irene Venesky, Nancy Mallinson, Margie Costello, Ann Marie Papriska, Elaine Collier, Joanne Conroy, Joan DeKleva . . . One of the most active clubs was Mr. Vitkay's Jun- ior Science Club. Members such as Bob Rowe, Bob Catherwood, Tom Kelly, Paul Grandy, Gary Locker- man, Ken Sukanovich, Mark Zebracki, Don Bobish tested soil, hatched chicks in a homemade incubator, repaired electric appliances, toured Armor's meat plant and other spots in Pittsburgh . . . John Harriman and Kathy Gardner were the unbeat- ables in Chess Club tourneys. Mr. Sipes, sponsor, vis- ualizes intramural and inter-scholastic chess teams in the future because of the way this type of hobby serves to stimulate the mind thinking process . . . FTA members taught guidance in junior high class- rooms . . . Nurse Jennie Malec, '57 WD grad and former editor of The Antler, was guest speaker at one of the FNA meetings. Another WD grad, nurse Betty Burns spoke at FNA initiation . . . It was build tool rooms and paint shop walls and machinery for Metal Shoppers Ted Wells, Andy Anton- inka, Steve McMaster, Ron Garda, Stan Moskala, Rich Snyder, Don Freeman, John Maholic, Larry McAdams . . . Buy a Junior High Shop Club garden trowel was the cry of Ron Duncan, Fran Zonarich, Dick Kirsch, Jim Holland, Mike Youra, Chuck Tabacchi, Len Gre- beck. 86 WE STAND FOR LAW AND ORDER-Hall Patrol members, the watclidogs of the corridors, included, front row, Maureen.A.tk1n- ggn, Bessie Craig, Joyce Romack, Theresa Miller, Daisie Skidmore, and Janet Swanhart. Second row, Jim Grottenthaler, Jack -Capello, Tony Busin, Ted Wells, Joe Halovanic, John Uchic. Third roiu, Jim Barnett, Terry Wienskovich. Bill Capello. Fourth row, Bill Gray, Joe Rieg, Joe Gizienski, Greg Georgieff, Lou Kirchner, Joe Yourish. Back row, Bill Hartman, Tom Mawhinney, Ron McAdams, Rege Massack, Earl Fish. NEW FINDINGS-En thusiastic Science Club members gather around Mr. Andriko to view the circulatory system of a frog which is being mag- nified by means of a microscopic projector. Sci- ence Club meetings gave students an additional range of knowledge beyond the classroom. In front are Bob Gestrich, Jean Prymak, Lou Rad- onovich, Dave Ranker, Ron Halovanic. Back row, Mike Salomon, Gene Valerio, Alan Michael. Hobbies HOW ARE THINGS GOING?-Junior Student Congrc-ss mcmbcrs report on the progress of the magazine campaign hold annually to provide a college scholarship for some worthy West Deer student. Seated around table, from left, are spon- sor Mr. Siegel. JoAnn llilla, Paula Gordon, Dave Kaslilak. .lim Ellison. Tom Kasunic. Patil Raw- lins. Stmmling, Leroy Bcckcs, Rich Poletunow, Lon llruclnvy, ,lim Cunningham. 'rv l 1 If , ' H .s it g V .5 -l 1. pb 4 , 1 X J' 3332? fx I VERYOINELI HAVE A 'IILRRY FHRIST UAS' tlefll Clflylll mans of foocl clonatul by West Dcci tudtnt scnioi Student Con rtss mcmbcrs stt out to distribute them to ntccly f1ITllllCQ tlirou liout the township The llUm'll'llllllZlTl offort 1 1 warlx projftct of the roup Congzrg mcmlmci incluclt Szllmg gully Rymcr Kfithy Qvott l'hc-roi Malte' Slandmg Sonny Brudnuy lack Thomas loc Ricg ,loc Halovanic. Art Bro c. Bill Cray Bob Bcitko Nancy George. NOW WATCH HOW I DO IT fllclowl-H Q utcnts oiscrvc cosc y as ll r. Acciai adjusts the ,giant slitlc i'ulc's cursor. They in turn will duplicate tht- movomcnt on tlioir own slide rulr-s. Slide Rule Cluli moinlmcrs includctl Kim Stcvcnson, Cheryl Bohn, Bcrnite Dolirowski, Carol Scliiivitlvr. Mildrocl Krall, Fran Zonaricli. Gary Johns, Carol llauingar- tr-l, Loo Zilla, Kon Snkanrwich. ,lohn Sivkcr- ski. Cary Simonctti. Don Boliish. Ron lillf-na. v -vt.n--- CAREFUL WITH THOSE AIR BUB- IILES ffibovel -lrene Venesky, Jan Swanhart, Theresa Miller, and Elaine Collier carefully fill thc syringes with one-half cc of tetanus scrum. By aid- ing Mrs. Yeloushan in such areas as shot programs. the Future Nurses pre- pared themselves when they will proudly attach R.N. after their names. fRigI11J West Deer took on a hospital-like atmosphere when the annual initiation of the Future Nurses Club was held. Taking part in the ceremonies were, first row, Jean Pry- mak, Margie Costello, Theresa Miller, Anna Marie Papriska, Nancy Mallin- son. Second row, Miss Lambert, their sponsor, .loan Burdek, Arlene Marshall, .lan Swanhart, Barb Burdek, Marie Cuerrieri. W , ...Mt ........ fi , 5 i Y! ,e,. e, Future Nurses , Teachers .f ,ef ,......... .nr 1 Y 88 -.-v- 1 LET'S GET DOWN T0 BUSINESS- Offi- cers and members of the Home Ee Club's social committee hold a meeting to discuss the proposed trip to Mars Orphanage. From left are Lee McDonald, Margie Pivni, Barb Burns. Daisie Skidmore, Barb Grill. Virginia McCall, Gerri Huclon, Pat McCoy, Kathy Makuta, Bonnie Lager, ,lcannc Lytle. 'rv x , W K A V, Q. ., w, A' I 3 CANDLELIGHT CEREMONIES-ln the traditional candlelight ceremony, Sue Gall, Helen Dawson, Joy Swan- hart, Fran Graham, and Nancy George became official members of the Future Teachers of America. Received Their Start... FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA-Seated, from left, are Mrs. DiGir0lan1o, eluh sponsor, Ellen Welzel. Linda Bongiovanni, Arlene Zonarich. Leah Bryan, Dee Charney. Sue Hartz. and Johanna Consolaro. Slanding, Sandi DlAllllC0, Nancy George. Linda Girdwood. Patty Shurina. Mary liuydoso, Joy Swanhart, Greg Gcorgieff. .loc Yourish, Chris Hodges, Elaine Oswald, Alice Marshall, Lois Toniiczek. Sue Gall, Fran Graham, Helen Dawson. iw Leisure Time Talents Were Developed 1 E -- ' i 41 ' 1 eff' 4 fun ,F K nu 1 5 ll, l , , 1 1 ' 1 V v V , X, L K. A y y ' ff ' i s .7 ' 1 wk H -- gnrful li. i A 1 V F X efifffie ... ' ' x 1 . by .- cf rg if -'Rx , T 1 A, X Q I 1 .F as . . X - . M N P 5. Yxxl-. i-igxtyfu-5 lx 41, c N 3 We is HANDYMEN--The liandymen of the school are these Metal Shop Club members. Front row, John Rebrey, Rich Snyder, Dave Seibert, .lnhn Agnic, Dick Kirsch, Mike Leggens. Second row, Fran Zonarich, Larry McAdams, Leroy Bcckcs, John Maholic, Ted Wells, Andy Antoninka, Joe Ricg, Mr. DiMarco. Third row, Stan Moskala, Jim Holland, Ron Duncan. l?UILDERSMAnything from knife racks to houses fbird houses, that isll were constructed by the ambitious members of the Wood Shop Club. Members included, front row, Rego Massack, Ron Micklow, Ron McAdams, Joe Gizicnski, Mr. Kernan. Bark row, Bud McDonald, Terry Wienskovicli, Don Fry, Ed Schultz, Mike Hilla, Fred Mohar, Tom Mawhinney, Bob Kirchner, Earl Fish. .424-f Y 'v': 4 36: 'TF :lf 'Mi '? N-.1 '-Q . 'lv EVEN ROBIN HOOD PRACTICED-Archery Club members found that the first requisite to becoming a Robin Hood was to carefully observe the sponsor's instructions. Then it's practice, practice, practice. Kneeling are Dave Kashlak, Torn Ball, Dave lvy. Standing, Mr. Graff, Susie Phillips, Bruce Boody, Bill Thornton, Mary Pat Payne, Diane Johns, Cathy Crummy, and Trucli Hartz. NEWS HAWKS-A new club at West Deer this term was the Press Club. Members learned as much as they could about the various ncws media. All members also got on-thc- job cxpcricnce by working as news carriers. Their other projects in- cluded wcekly meetings, sports, and trips. Members wore, front, Butch Makuta, Buzz Gomiclc, Norm Lovin, Chuck Wilkins, Tom Kelly, Rich Boyle. ,llirldle row. Don Simon- ctti, Bob Hazlett, Mr. Angcloni. Back row, Frank Goedel, Ron Lassingcr, Tom Buttyan, Gary Simonctti, Len Navarro, Ken Sukanovich. 91 Inspiration. .. Service . .. Culture... MOST ACTIVE-The Youth for Christ Club was one of the newest and most active clubs at West Deer High this year. They climaxed an eventful year of rallies, guest speakers, and fun-spirations with a trip to the national convention in Wash- ington, D. C. Among those who attended the convention were, front row, Jim Cun- ningham, club treasurer, Linda Girdwood, presidentg Cheryl Hess, vice-presidentg Arlene Marshall, secretary. Middle row, Elaine Oswald, Alice Marshall, Marie Guer- rieri, Betty Seibert, Lois Tomiczek, Joyce Monnier. Back row, Charlene Cunning- ham, Ginger Kenyon, Marion Kenyon, Rich Gilson, Bill Manifold, Dave McMas- ter, Herm Dillner, and Mr. Monnier, spon- sor. The WD club was cited as the out- standing group in the area during a YFC rally in Pittsburgh. 6 f FRENCH CLUB PAYS OFF- Mr. Formento, club sponsor, and Chuck Krusac congratulate bango winners Dave Ranker, Diane Ches- key, and Leah Bryan, while club officers Greg Georgieff and Chris Hodges bemoan their poor luck. Recently ar- riving from Yugoslavia, Chuck became an ar- dent admirer of West Deer High and its ami- able students. 92 Wi! S . f lg!-' l'f MAY WE HELP YOU?-Check- ing out books, locating reference material, repairing hooks, taking inventory are all in a day's work for the personable library assistants. Serving as assistants this year were Gloria Skillen, Helen Dawson, Maureen Atkin- son, Leah Bryan, Eileen Pierce, Arlene Marshall, Jan Swanhart, J an Rusnak, Arlene Zonarich, Di- ane Schwartz, Dian Bassett. fi ,fl 7. fri THEY'LL HANG US FOR SURE!-Sandi D'Amico, one of the chief Antler writers, checks out a school scoop with cautious Mr. Lavrich, faculty adviser. Frank Matko diligently applies himself to perfecting a headline. iiittisiiimm, AHWSEEYEH' P- Q1 YCQK PW THEY MUST BE KIDDINC-Terry Lamperski, Leah Bryan, and Ann Latronica chuckle over a gag newspaper headline. Deadline day around the Publications Room would have made anyone think the headline was actually not a gag but the real thing. Presses Roll Again: Antler Exposes All After live months of quiet, the ol' Antler presses began to roll again in January. This time it was Mr. Lavrich who came to the rescue, replacing Mr. Angel- oni who had served as faculty adviser for five years. Editor Leah Bryan, an experienced uewshound, headed the gang-busting staff that left few stones MX 1 unturned on the West Deer High School scene. At the completion of the school term, new editorial and business heads were announced. Editor-in-chief will be Sandi D'Amico, assisted by managing editor Terry Lamperski and business manager Ann Latronica. till ll' i' I XX :Ex ily - .5 .V ' -,Milli U if' 4' .J 4' .tu-A: 'Q X l X . ' 1 lie.. ' '.. 2 CLOSE-KNIT ORGANI- ZATION-It takes nu- merous dedicated people, some skilled in reporting, in business, in typing, to turn out a first-rate school newspaper. Energetic Ant- ler staffers included, front raw, Tom Critlith, Tony Busin, George Lavrich, Di- an Bassett, Mabel Schroth, Ethel Cowfcr. Middle IOW Dee Charney, Donna Al- len, Dee Puskarich. Back row, Lynne White, Dar- lene Fryer, Audrey Evan- ega, Kathy Scott, Barb llurdek, Marianne Boch. Loretta Eversole, Bev Lon- don, Theresa Malic. '60 Coalagra Product of Devoted Staff Hard work, devoted staff members, frustrations, missed deadlines, 1,743 pictures, some fun - mix them all together and they partially tell the production story of the 1960 West Deer High School COALAGRA, the school's official yearbook. Pat Makuta was the hard-hitting lespecially when she threw her shoesl editor-in-chief of the 16th annual edition. Arlene Zonarich was major domo of the treasury as business manager. Providing inspiration fcomplete with whip and barn- yard humorj to meet the printeris deadline demands was Mr. Angeloni, renowned publication adviser. And as expected, for the sixth consecutive year Mr. Angeloni threatened to resign as adviser and spend the rest of his days lounging with the rest of his cronies in the menis faculty room. Almost all the scenes pictured in this book were taken by the COALACRA camera crew headed by Mr. Angeloni, Jim Zachousky, and Tom Griffith. Ellen Wetzel served as junior editor and janitor pacifier - especially during those momentous days when Mr. Reed hinted eviction would come if he found another nail on any of the wood in the Publications Room. fWe always got blamed for the crimes com- mitted by The Antler staffj Bubba Grebeck was another key worker for the COALAGRA this year. We don't quite remember what she did - but we do recall she was great in helping to hold down the editor when the staff attempted to photograph her. However, as you notice from this book, the editor proved too strong and she went unpho- tographed. Freshmen Bev Rearick and John Merli are respon- sible for a majority of ads found in this yearbook and thus were key factors in keeping the ,60 COALACRA financially secure. Bud McDonald and Arnold Booth also were key salesmen, along with Butch Makuta, a 7th grader, who shook down his relatives. A crew of senior homeroom salesmen accounted for the booming circulation this year-two more than the previous year since both the editor and adviser had to shell over. In the crew were such notables as Killer Sabatini, Bill Hartman, Linda Bongiovanni, Andy Antoninka, Maureen Atkinson, Loretta Eversole, ,lim Crottenthaler, Tom Mawhinney, and Leon Lawrence. Since this was the first year the COALAGRA covered a complete school term, a great deal of summer work was required. In addition to the regulars, many faith- ful hours were put in by Ann Latronica fthe one who was always eatingl, Joan DeKleva, Nancy George, .loyce Edgar, and anyone else who ventured within 100-yards of the Publications Room. In brief, that's about how this gathering of events of the 1959-60 term was put together. We sure hope you enjoy it - just as much now as when you show it to your grandchildren! 3-.JH L PLANNING IS A MUST-The first important lesson COALAGRA staff members learn is that very imperative are general meetings for the purpose of comparing ideas and planning. ON-THE-BALL STAFF-Next in importance is a selection of a wide-awake, ball-of-fire, rarin'-to-go aggressive looking staff members. 94 ALWAYS LOADED-COALAGRA photog- raphers were noted for never missing a picture. That's because they always checked the camera before assignments to make sure it had a flashbulh in it. NX ALWAYS ON THE SPOT-Most yearbook ad- visers are noted for their outstanding ability in graphic arts. Mr. Angeloni's main talent was fixing the COALAGRA7S lone typewriter every time the screw fell out. Equipped with can opener, scissors, ice pick. screw driver, and Masters Degree, he was always there when needed. HARD WORK-As everyone knows, being a yearbook staff member is just plain hard work. Things get hectic just around deadline time. Thatfs when everyone pitches in and really goes to work. JUST SLIGHTLY OFF, E.J.!.'-E. J. Wetzel was mistress of the COALACRA guillotine this year and she. was cited for her exceptional ability for cropping pic- tures in the most unorthodox pattern ever seen in yearbook history. HOLD ON T0 YOUR WALLETS-Did you ever wonder why things were so fouled up in year- book sales this year? Well, this group of shystcrs, with the come-hither-and- pay-for-your-yearbook tan- talizing type of smile, is the reason. Last we heard, v business manager Arlene 't- Zonarich was living the -1 In life at some resort. K s 95 ff 14 4, GREAT FILING SYSTEM-No staff member will ever forget the superb filing system devised by the COALAGRA. Above scene was memorable in that it marked the day Bubba Crebeck found the long-lost undergraduate pictures- right where nhey were filed, of course, under the editor's desk! KEPT UP T0 DATE-COALACRA photographers kept up to date in latest advances in the field of photography by attending several important photo conventions. Now their parents can see why they got home so late! a . 1 tr -'41 i Q E36 as SEE HERE, MEN!-Coach Karcis describes strategy for the night's game as the team members listen intently. Karcis, better known as the Bull of famed Carnegie Tech teams of past years, was head coach at West Deer during the 1957-58-59 seasons. Early this year he resigned his post here and accepted a position with the New Kensington school district. Football: How do you sum up the 759 season at West Deer High? Well, the best way would be to say we really scared the big ones but lost to the little ones. A look at the overall record C3 wins, 7 lossesj would hardly tell the true story of a rough-tough cam- paign jammed with countless thrills. It really doesn't tell of the sensational 12-7 upset of Freeport . . . of the near misses to Springdale and Plum, the league leaders . . . ofthe first win in history over Ford City. Things looked rosey when the campaign commenced with a 19-13 triumph over Hampton. Bullet Bill Cap- ello, one of A-K,s greatest in his junior year, put on a spectacular show by romping for three TD's, 30, 4-0, and 12 yards, and capped it by kicking an extra-point. Any plans for a big season was squelched the next week, however, when Arnold renewed its old jinx over WD with a 19-0 shut-out. More troubles were in store the following Friday night when the Braves 'out-gained Aspinwall 245 to 98 yards but lost by an extra-point, 13-12. Veteran Ray Pieranunzi scored one for WD, from 15 yards out, and Bill Capello the other, a short plunge after some nice running by rookie Don Vidic. Probably the most enjoyed victory of the year was 1959 FOOTBALL BRAVES-First row, sitting, from left, Augie Smarra, Bob Salmon, Don Freeman, Duffy Murray, Howard Suhan, Rich Paszek, Dave Nagy, Rich Sproul. Second row, John Paholich, Martin Stopchuck, Terry Wienskovich, Ray Pieranunzi, Bill Ca pello, Tony Busin, Stan Brudney, Jim Barnett, Stan Paszek, Andy Ross. Third row, Fred Mohar, Mike Salomon, Pete Biagi, Ray Cushman, Jack Capello, Chuck Peckham, Nick Kamzalow, .loo Chclpanolf, Sparky Batcher, Don Vidic. Last row, Dick Simonetti, Bill Spondike, Bch Grunden, Ron Sabatini, Jack Allsop, Ron Rearick, Ed Valenti, John Zenewicz, Art Broge. - S FN .. A ,. W Scared the Big Ones, Lost to the Little Unes the 34--12 rout of Ford City. It was the first time in scholastic football history that any Brave team defeated the Glassers. Don Freeman scored his first varsity TD in that game, 18 yards around end. Other goal line penetrations were made by Capello, 16 and 18 yards, and Vidie, two short plunges. After suffering a 27-7 setback at Dreshar Stadium, Tarentum, the Braves rebounded in stellar fashion to really scare Plum, one of the outstanding teams of the year, before bowing out 14-12. Pieranunzi scored both WD tallies on short runs. ln the most unusual game of many seasons, Coach Karcis, Braves really jolted the local scholastic grid pie- ture with a 12-7 upset over Freeport. The extravaganza was played on a water-flooded field during a constant downpour. The win was significant since it marked the first time since 1952 that a WD team was able to defeat Freeport. Capello sloshed 10 yards for the first TD and then hung on to a pass from Dick Simonetti and paddled the remaining 20 yards for the winning six-pointer late in the last quarter. ln the annual battle for the Antler Trophy, the verdict went to East Deer by a 16-6 count. Again top caliber football and good sportsmanship on the part of both schools highlighted the exciting battle. Bright- est part of the game for WD was a 55-yard touchdown pass play. Vidie pitched 13 yards to Bob Grunden who raced the remaining 4-2 yards. It was Crunden's first varsity TD and a tip-off that the burley junior end will be tough in the season to come. Ironically, the best game of the year was the near- upset of Springdale, the league champions. The visit- ing Dynamos, undefeated in seven games, appeared stunned over the rugged defensive line play mustered by the Braves, front wall. However, they were able to keep their undefeated skein intact and squeezed past WD, 20-14. Capello scored his last two TD's of a bril- liant high school football career, going 29 and 5 yards. 59 Seas on's Scores West Deer over Hampton, . . . 19-13 Arnold over Vffest Deer, . , . . . 19-0 Aspinwall over West Deer, . . . . 13-12 West Deer over Ford City, . . t . 34-12 Tarentum over West Deer, . . 4 27-7 Plum over West Deer, . . . . . 14-12 West Deer over Freeport, . . . , 12-7 East Deer over West Deer, . . . . 16-6 Springdale over West Deer, t . . . . . . 20-14 Oakmont over West Deer, ......,,. , , 33-0 Totals: West Deer won 3, Lost 7 HOW'S THE LINE PLAY-Coaell Dave Whartenlmy, assistant varsity coach, checks with at spotter in the tower to determine effectiveness of line play. Whartenhy was appointed head coach of the West Deer team for tlte '60 season. A conscientious and determined leader, he will he one of the youngest head coaches in the A-K Valley. MEN BEHIND THE JUEN-Unsung heroes of a football season at West Deer are the student managers. These boys, supervised by equipment manager Joe Bohatch, take care of countless duties connected with keeping a team supplied and in tip-top playing condition. The WD crew includes. from left, Ron McAdams. Ron llalovztnie, Jerry Porter, Leroy Buttyan, Steve McMaster and Joe Bohatch. 97 Wt f s - SEE HERE, DICK-Coach Karcis gives some hurried instructions to quarterback Dick Simo- netti during the Freeport game. It must have been the right advice, for Dick went in and threw ai 20-yard pass to Capello. It resulted in a TD and u surprise upset of the Yellowjackets. GO, GET 'EM-A mark of a real all-star player in football is what he contributes to the whole team effort. Sometimes that effort is contributed at the line of battleg other times from the sidelines. 98 Torrid Action, H THERE GOES RAY-A workhorse member of the WD hackfield and one of the leading ground gainers for the past three seasons was Ray Pieranunzi, No. 47. Ray was second only to Capello as the leading point producer of the year. VIDIC 'GOES FOR YARDAGE fLeftl -Pile driving Don Vidic, junior fullback, emerged as foot- ball Rookie Player of the Year. The junior fullback tallied two TD's and an extra point in his first year of varsity ball. Unless in- juries whioh he sustained late in the season con- tinue to plague him, Vidic may he the key to WD's offensive in the '60 season. unning Spark B1RD'S EYE VIEW-Coach Schultz, assist- ant coach and strategy spotter, and John Falconer view action from their perch in the press booth. From this vantage point Coach Schultz tips off the bench as to weak spots on both the offensive and defensive teams. Mr. Falconer, a long time friend of all at West Deer High, again served as play-by-play announcer. ONE 0F THE BEST fRightJ - It will be a long time before WD grid fans ever forget the sight of No. 43, Bill Capello, and his super-sonic runs for touch- downs. Capello etched his name among all-time WD football greats by ranking in the top ten of A-K Valley scorers two years in a row. He scored 150 points in two years of active varsity Season I V 3 Q0 if x H x , R 4 tvrpii YI F yi, sri - sk If 'IN . 27 'me- 42f 9 47143 Senior Backfield-Dick Simonetti, Stan Brudney, Ray Pieranunzi, and Bill Capello. N 0 ew nn SE I R tx . End Pete Biagi L ' gg, AY A 3 f x PL HQ. x E End Ron Sabatini Center Tony Busin T ix 1 A V , ,ii R x w A ,205 Center Ron Rearick ' QV .1 4,i'f5, T gf ' A , K A -vf Af' I Tackle Stan Paszek O' End Martin Stopchuck i Guard Jim Barnett rlifif , Ar a VM F Tackle Ed Valenti fm 'Vx , Guard Art Broge 5 End Terry Wienskovich .5 K 1 fi' f i 'O Q53 V, 'Q Y: Q r. High ridders Compile Best Record There was a twinkle in the eyes of West Deer foot- ball fans as they watched the Junior High team come through with a record of three wins and one loss. The prospects for coming years looked good. Victories were over Ken High, 47-6g Freeport, 14-73 and Springdale, 7-6. The only defeat was to Penn- Hills, 14-0. The season was sparked with some hard running on the part of Ron Trevellini, Tom Wells, and Bob Uchicg stellar pass receiving by Jim Cunningham and Barry Jamisong and some notable line play by Bob Paszek, John Merli, Len Navarro, Joe Zenewicz, and Tom Butt- yan. Most thrilling game of the year turned out to be the 7-6 upset over Springdale. Top ground gainer was Ron Trevellini who successfully bucked the center of the line for extensive yardage. The game was saved when Jim Cunningham knocked dow-n an extra point pass attempt by Springdale. Bob Uchic ran wild in the 47-6 blasting of New Ken. He scored four times. Other touchdown getters were Tom Wells, Barry Jamison, and Cu-nningham. PUNTS AND' PASSES: The squad this year was again coached by WALT SCHULTZ, assisted by JOHN GROT- TENTHALER. Their patience and ability in develop- ing the young players has proved to be a tremendous asset to the varsity . . . Quarterback JOE PASKORZ and center TOM BUTTYAN were the only 8th graders who saw first string action. Both looked very impres- sive. West Deer 47 . , . , New Ken 6 West Deer 14 . , . . . . Freeport 7 Penn Hills 14 , . . . . . West Deer 0 West Deer 7 . , . . Springdale 6 JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL SQUAD-Front row, from left, Walt Paszek, Frank Scopel, Leo Zilla, Bob Garda, Jim Kinlar, Fred Walters John Bassett, Brian Kristoff, Jim Cunningham. Second row, Earl Matko, Harry Riley, Leslie Nolker, Jim Ellison, Terry Bennett, Don Dur ochia, Joe Paskorz, Bill Venesky, Walter Kaspryszyn, Mike Horchar, Chud Nolker, Ron Trevellini. Third row, Jim Miller, Bob Paholich Tom Costello, Bob Uchic, Adam Kowalczyk, Bill Murray, Jerry Rebrey, John Merli, Jim Stewart, Joe Zenewicz, Dave Godlewski. Fourth row, Tom Sonnie, Bill Smay, Teddy Leggens, Dave Fry, Bob Rowe, Bob Paszck, John Rebrey, Tom Buttyan, Alan McKenny, Steve Nagy Dan Jones. Fifth row, Ed Scopel, Mike O'Malley, Len Navarro, Ron Ellen-a, Gene Novack, Tom Bryan, Rich Dickson, John Eversole Tom Wells, Dave Falconer, Ron Bennett. 1 73 ry 'Tl J, A 5 ,V . A Y j X ,xp x if Xl K I l El - V M.- l rip .I ,My J 4' Tatu- I M K li - I , is K f N: 'Bl-'qw 5 f at ' S A '- fi- 'XB K ' VM' ian . 'rT7 K . 1 ,N 'gp V W x ,' 5: i ,Qt 5, it ,- 1 . i fl J, J M N X ' X 9 i x N 'V 7 if - s 5 , Q A o 1 Eg: I X59 - h l X eg i , 5 5 t , U 5 --5-'-it . , X f-. l '- - ' w B - . ' so ' t i ' 5 3, e T',lf 5.-- f ' 4-7 -1 . '31, .7-f' 7x. otttt, ' G- xii' 7 , N1-'K wt' 9 B f 7 ,J ' ig. . f ti- ' l iii ff -Cl ' ,vii '59 ' 1 -'rx 'Q kv' 1 1 -AK! Cf it , mf, . lb. A tif, . - 'A' ,axxfiftztrsmlxsniri OUR LITTLE GIRL- - Like ull parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Matze find it difHcult to believe that the little girl who once made mud pit-s has grown up into Z1 lm-cly young lady. clioscn by her class to reign over Homecoming ceremonies. Visitors commented on the marked rt-scniblcmzu between Queen Elaine and her attractive mother. Dad Matze just beamed. IO4 ueen Elaine Maize Is Homecoming Choice Beautiful, eifervescent, amiable - put all those familiar Hollywood adjectives together and they spell out Elaine Matze, the senior miss chosen by her class- mates to be the 1959 Homecoming Queen. Being chosen Homecoming Queen is a particular honor at West Deer since it represents the first of the queen titles awarded by the class during the year. To serve as attendants, the choices of the underclass- men were Barbara Crebeck, juniorg Gerri Hudon, soph- omoreg Barbara Burns, freshma-ng Paulette Bongiov- anni, 8th gradeg and Judy Georgie, 7th grade. Queen Elaine and her attendants rode onto the field in a shiny. open-top convertible. After traveling through the honor corridor of the band, the group went on to the center of the field where the Queen received her crown from Ed Valenti, captain of the football team. They then viewed the game -nd later reigned at the Homecoming Dance. Queen Elaine was the fourth to receive the Home- coming Queen crown. ln 1956 the Queen was Judy Zolnarichg 1957, Louise Mennowg and 1958, Elaine Penn- ington. w.- .u J 'ssi- L , 5 1 A 9 . 1 ., ,, F 'F 0 - 1:32211 t 1 f 1 i'i ' wil' il J 1 N3 Q pa 1 an uf Q s X I V yy ' X AY F, v Q-V 1- is .,. I M U S T B E DRE A M I N G - As they ride past the band honor guard, Q u e e n Elaine and Gerri H u d o n wonder i f th e y aren't dreaming, f o r every senior girl dreams o f h e- coming h o m c- coming q u e e n. i But a resound- ing cheer from the crowd as- sured them this was really hap- pening. as-' I X41 an 5, ' x X m-3' O 4 1. i wx 'ff fy ,align ' sf: 9:12 1.1 QT. ' he 1 I , 'S I GOOD LUCK FOR THE BRAVES fAboveH -By auto- graphing the game's football, Queen Elaine guaranteed in writ- ing a victory for WD. Captain Ed Valenti just hoped the tra- dition would pan out true. THE ROYAL COURT-Queen Elaine and her attendants review their subjects during the Home- coming Dance after the game. Seated are Barbara Crebeek, Queen Elaine, Gerri Hudon. Standing, Barbara Bums, Paul- ette Bongiovanni, and Judy Geor- grc. 105 '45 'yf hiv. I s l -r t 1 UE , T D- ---1 D c ' l 5 - -if s . , 1 t ' f' . 1 i U51 ' . ,- ,, J . 'I C , ' 1 t . X.. A , p Y ' X V ,V 3, v X s f.. A ,. ' 1 L ,... VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD-Front row, Mike Micklow, Carl Potensky, Stan Brudney, Duffy Murray, Rich Field. Back row, Dennis Makuta, Dave Phillips, Ron Mohar, Coach James Marsili, Bob Grunden, Don Vidic, Bill Gray. Missing from picture is Lou Kirchner who was injured early in the season. In front of the players is the trophy won at the Sharpsburg tournament. Basketball: Troph and Upsets Another see-saw type of season marked the 1959-60 basketball campaign in which the Braves of Coach ,lim Marsili racked up a 9 and 13 ledger. Even though it was a losing season, the West Deer cagers came through with their share of the limelight and an occasional upset which kept the league pace- setters always uneasy. Winning the runner-up championship trophy at the Sharpsburg holiday tournament proved to be one of the highlights of the year. Junior Bob Grunden, playing his second year of varsity ball, was individually honored in that event by being voted Most Valuable Player. Fans rated the two big upsets, over Freeport 57-39 and over Tarentum 70-61, among the most thrilling games of the year. Both came in the latter stages of the season and gave an indication that the Braves could muster a winning combination in the coming year. For the second consecutive year, Stan Brudney led all scores with a total of 294 points. This established a new two-year individual school record at West Deer of 666 points for Stan. Bob Grunden, although out of action in two games because of injuries, was runner-up with 290 pointsg Duffy Murray, 209g Carl Potensky, 1463 Don Vidic, who missed most of the season because of injuries, 75g Bill Gray, 40g Rich Field, 313 Ron Mohar, 243 and Dennis Makuta, 10. 106 East Deer West Deer West Deer Verona . . West Deer Shaler . . West Deer Aspinwall Kittanning West Deer West Deer East Deer West Deer Verona , , West Deer Leechburg Springdale West Deer West Deer Oakmont Freeport . West Deer Arnold , . West Deer Tarentum West Deer Plum ..,... . . , West Deer Richland . West Deer Leechburg West Deer Springdale West Deer Oakmont ,, . . . . . West Deer West Deer Freeport , Arnold . . West Deer West Deer Tarentum Plum . , . West Deer ...M46 58 44 42 ...M39 47 . 56 361' .....379f 4144 354' .....57yf ..,..49i' ....,67 f ...M43 .....58 ' .....459F .....35:'f , .. 394' .,...68 : ......61 f .....53 f Denotes League Games West Deer Won 9, Lost 13 .VI . A 1 SN, NN- If l'z1e told them once I've told them a ml timevp' O11 ,QW the LW 0 61 Basketball Coach .' ! Time out, Ref. This has gotta, cease Ya-lzoel 1 knew all along they COILIFZ do itl M M H . . . Now fellows, I rlorft particularly like to criticize, but . . . Ni 2 I 6 fl' I ill? 1 l tn.- I 3 , t, i SENIORS- O n e of the biggest jobs facing Coach Marsili when the '60-61 season opens will be replacement of the five graduating seniors. Missing via the gradua- tion route will be, from left, Dennis Makuta, Bill Gray, Stan Brud- ney, Ron Mohar. and Carl Potensky. 108 5 K EST DE I3 B K I K fx Old Pros, Future Greats Turned In Good Showing ANOTHER GREAT ONE-.lohn Duffy Murray this past season became the latest of the many Murray sports greats who have performed for West Deer athletic teams. Duffy, a junior playing his first season of varsity ball. emerged third highest scorer with 209 points. He had a one game high of 26 and hit for 10 or more markers in ll games. gsm L wi i W L A X I it ' 6 ,-at 1 s l K N .1 X, 2? -t 'i D , , s Ng I i-,- 5 f K o h i e 5 l A IIEADING HIGH--The promotion of sophomore Dave Phillips from junior varsity to varsity mid-way during the season indicated that Coach Marsili expects some big things from this this conscientious athlete in the. days ahead. During the year Dave cleared the baskets for some 130 points. Sports writers predict that one more year of varsity ex- perience will enable him to rank among the best. 2,21 l fx t if L THE GREATEST-The name Stanley Sonny Brudney will forever mean the ultimate in West Deer High School sports. In his junior year Sonny estab- lished a new individual scoring record with a total of 372 points in one season. This year his addition of 294 points during the regular season gave him a two-year mark of 666, also a school record. When the season con- cluded, Sonny took part in two district all-star games. MADE HIS MARK--Rangy, alert Bob Grunden even ex- ceeded some of the predic- tions made of him in earlier years. This season the flashy junior ranked as second high- est scorer with 290 points. just four short of the leader. Stan Brudney. He did ac- count for the highest individ- ual one-game total, 30 against Verona. This was just two points under the school rec- ord of 32 held by Ray Gaul. ln only three games during the year was Bob held to less than nine points. In 14 games he scored in the double figures. Bob's individ- ual totals would probably have been more impressive except for the fact that he missed playing in two games because of injuries. Thrills in Basketball Come ne a Min ...Q HARD ON MOM, T00-If you think the players have a hard time you should see what their moms go through during a close game. In upper photo, Mrs. Crunden, extreme left, mother of Bob Crunden, suffers agony as thc Braves muff one. However, there's joy again. lower photo, when the boys Come through. Seated next to Mrs. Crundcn is Mrs. Brudney, mother of Stan Brudney, another faithful WD rooter. ,v-.. Y A' 110 ute DUFFY DRIVES fright? -John Duffy', Murray eludes a Tarentum player in hot pursuit to deposit a layup. Opponents referred to Duffy as the jungle cat because of his rapid reflexes. BOTTLED-Carl Potensky had to rely on his special high-jumping shoes to get clear of these three. Oakmont players attempting to halt his try for a basket. COME TO NEHlloh Crunden C421 seems to be teasing a frustrated opponent. Actually, the high speed lens of a COALAGRA photographer captured this scene just as the ball was in mid-air. I TWO MORE FOR SONNY - Stan Brudncy goes for two with his fa- mous one-hand jump shot. GANG WAY-This twisting shot on the run past the key hole hecame Carl Potcnsky's trade- mark. THAT'S CARL ON TOP-Once again it was Potensky, WD's economy sized retriever, who out-jumped them all under the basket. llgat DU: 4 4 DUNKING IT - Bob Grunden reaches all the way to the 10-foot high rim to deposit a lay-up. III WSW H L, Q i 1 V, r Wt .. 1 91 7 JUNIOR VARSITY SQUADgThc JV cagers this year compiled a record of 5 wins and 17 losses. Although the ledger was disappointing, the young Braves racked up most of their wins late in the season which indicated they had begun to find thc range and would improve with experience. On the squad were. kneeling, from left, .lim Zachousky, Bill Dyer, Doug Scopel, Rich Paszek, Coach Schultz. Standing, Bob Salmon, Eugene Vulerio, Jim Farrasso, Dave Nagy, George Micklow, and Bill Ondich. unior Varsity, unior High JUNIOR IIIGII SQUAD -W-A 7-wins, 11-losses record was hung up by Junior High, coached by Mr. Andriko. nu-mlwrs of tha- squad were, kneeling, Dun Jones. Rich Dickson, Pat Pernick, Walt Paszek. Standing, Bob Curdu, Bill Manifold, .loc Paskorz, Dave Kallstrand, Leo Zilla, Coach Andriko, Bob Paszek, Ron Mennow, Duve Kashlak, Ron Cotton, Dave McMasters, and Ken Manifold. N ' 594 ia T: 3 -- ,f , EER ,xii 4 U Cist U 1 , v 551 UEEV 3 9 I 'iff . J 4m i as at l as J 2 .. R Mm Q ti 112 ii- HOT PURSUIT-George Micklow Q93 leads the way as Dave Nagy dribbles down-court for a potential WD basket. ln addition to being the leading JV oifensive sgar, Nagy also was stellar on rebounds and defensive pay. I TWO FOR THE RECORD-Bill Dyer drives for a two-point lay-up during 11 .lV game. Eugene Valerio stands vigilant for a possible rebound. TOP TWO fleftl -Dave Nagy and Bill Dyer, both sophomores, sharpen. their shooting sights. The two sophomores emerged JV high scorers of the year. Nagy accounted for 207 points, while Dyer deposited 134. Stars Prepare Future Varsity BIG THREE POW-WOW-Joe Paskorz, 129 pointsg Rich Dickson. 135g and Bob Paszek. 103. were the top point-getters of the year for the .lunior High squad. Other Junior lligli players to crash the scoring column were Bob Garda, 91g Leo Zilla, 245 Bill Manifold, 4g and II3 K. t Vcmbus Athletic Hanors es owed Pon OUR BILL-Mr. and Mrs. Americus Capello are mighty proud of their son Bill, and rightly so. Aside from ranking as the sec- ond highest student in the Class of '60, Bill copped , 'U A a variety of athletic hon- ors. The Heet-footed back was named to the Valley Daily and Sun-Tele All- Star teams, given the Allegheny Valley Jay-Cee -,sag -2 li Back of the Year trophy, the Lion's Club wrist - ' watch for outstanding ath- , ,ix lete, in addition to the , other team letters and tro- phies presented to letter- men at West Deer. Bill also was awarded a schol- t arship to Rutger's Univer- sity where he plans to enroll as a pre-med stu- xgQ dent. ...--'J' N J f :. ' .ix' Y af? J ---. Q.-. ,, J -s-..I ' .4 ,Li A 1- I -if .. - x - Jiifflkfg , Nay- MOST VALUABLE fleftl -Stan Paszek and xx, the ole' football have seen a great deal of D T action together. The tackle that could hit ' - 3, like a two-ton truck was voted Most Valu- able. Player in the Allegheny Valley Confer- W .,,.,, ,, ' 7' N ence and made the Sun-Tele All-Star team. , . Stan, too, was honored with a wrist watch c iltc 1 , W from the Lions Club for his outstanding per- to put the team's welfare before personal 1 ,N 4 I f- X ' formances on. the gridiron. Always content x ' a ' . glory, Stan was one of the most liked players ' on the team. Leading er owners JAYCEE LOVELY-Vivaeious Darlene Fryer was chosen by tlte senior class to represent West Deer at the sixth annual .layCee Queen competitions. All agreed the choice was a most appropriate. one. Whether in evening gown or in the outfit of a senior cheer- leader, Darlene always made a sparkling appearance. HIS MOTTU- -Good sportsmanship plus an uncanny abil- ity to handle the ball defensively and offensively in chant- pionship fashion earned junior Bob Gruntlen the title of Most Valuable Player in tlte Sltarpsburg tournament. Even greater things are expeetetl in the future front this superior West Deer athlete. HM S41 ll5 .14 . 5 5 :vs , 5' KING AND QUEEN OF SPORTS-Reigning as King and Queen of Sports al West Deer were Audrey Evanega and Stan Brudney. As behts the King of Sports. Stan has an unlimited list of ath- letic honors to his credit. Nicknained the llairdford Bomber because of his sensational. long:-distance set shots in basketball. Stan established new school basketball records of 372 points in one sea- son. 666 in two seasons. lle won the Most Valuable Player trophy in the Plum High tournament. was ehosen to play in the A.l.C. and .layCt-e All-Star games, and received the Lions Club wrist watch award for outstanding athletic ability. Audrey. a cheerleader for four years, this year was elected head of the cheering squad. fvx ,f- fl' SX 'N ff' A Z R I. lf- f,-T.-.fn C: 3, 7: 25 ' F fr G? N 63 fat -,. rx es, , Q ,, . ea, Q ' ,LL in , I , 1 if 4 I X ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL-To be chosen as a varsity cheerleader ranks as one of the nicest things that could happen to any high school girl. At West Deer this means also a person endowed with a sparkling personality, attractiveness, and ability to attain aver age or better scholastic achievement. The pert West Deer yell squad included, from left, Marlene Tabacchi, Patty Lawrence, Linda Glrd weed, Audrey Evrrrrege, Darlene Fryer, Dian Bassett, Nancy Allen. School M0 rezle Spark ed b Cheerleaders Boosting spirits of a down-trodden team and student body is at times a difficult task to undertake. However, both varsity and junior high cheerleaders proved to be extremely successful in aiding to keep school morale high. SEASONS NOTES: The cheerleaders will never forget the Freeport game during which they continued their cheering through a constant downpour of rain. Must have helped out, though - the team came through with an upset over the Yellowjackets . . . AUDREY EVANEGA served as head cheerleader for the year . . . ln May, freshmen LEE McDONALD and BARBARA BURNS were selected to replace outgoing seniors . . . DIAN BASSETT was named head for the coming sea- son, while PAT LAWRENCE will be co-head . . . Band camp, a workshop at United Joint High, and after- school practice sessions have helped the girls prepare for another active season . . . The girls who attended the United Joint workshop at Armaugh, Pa., still tell about the trio of entertainers, two women and a man, they rescued on the way back home. The trio had run out of gas and were desper- ately trying to get to Pittsburgh on time for their act. The WD cheerleaders and their sponsor, Miss Bossert, obliged by hauling them into town. Later they learned the man was an MC, one woman a singer, and the other woman did an nexoticn act. STOP THAT GUY, PLE-E-E-E-E-ZE- Linda Micklow and Marlene Uchic die a thousand deaths as the opposing team rips through the junior high defenses and scores a basket. RARE PICTURE-Few and far in be- tween are the times when the bubbling cheerleaders can be seated. The girls who did such a great job this season as junior high cheerleaders were, front, Louise Gezzi, Donna Latroniea. Middle row, Joann Hilla, Diane Rokoski, Kathy Preisser. Back row, Wilma Eversole, Marlene Uchic, Linda Micklow. WATCH NUMBER 35 Cleftl -The Varsity Cheerleaders not only shout encouragement to the Braves but also bellow warnings when the going gets tough. lt's times like these when blood pressures rise and school spirit soars. YIPEE! A TOUCHDOWN fright? -The Braves are on fireg the crowd is on its feet, and the cheerleaders fire the coals with a snappy victory cheer in the midst of the happy confusion. EASY CO, ELVlS,'.'-- Mr. Graff emerged bare-back riding champ of tht- t-vvuiiigg when he demonstrated unusual horsemanship. By employing a unique scissor-grip he learned during his younger years un the farm, Mr. Graff was able to hang on the wildest donkey appropriately named Elvis Presley. H8 Donkeys Are Champs In Game of the Year The athletic game of the year turned out to be the free-for-all donkey ballgame played by the WD teachers and Lions Club members for charity. One of the largest crowds ever attended and watched the sharp-shooting Lions white-wash the teachers, 6-0 in a game that looked more like a three-ring circus After the smoke cleared and the casualties were counted, the teachers challenged the Lions Club to re-match in the coming year - if they have re-cupera e by that time. A l LOOK OUT BELOW!- Elvis sends Mr. Formento into orbit mid-way in the hilarious contest. flflelowl Even former WD basketball star Mr. Schultz wasn't able to crash the scoring column, even though he had some near misses. 31-ov' 3 xlib 46' HEY, WE'RE GOING THE WRONG WAY- Mr. Graff attempts to shift gears and put his donkey in reverse after it spotted some good looking girls in the crowd. However, the donkey just wou1dn't hudgeg he enjoyed the girls more than the bus- ketball game! 'W A I PEDRO, WAIT FOR ME -Mr. Marsili tinds it difficult to keep pace with Pedro,,, the donkey he rode fahem, attempted to ridel during the game. Mr. Mz1rsiIi's sombrero later came in handy for use as a parachute during the times he flew through the air. In 'Nw 7 z s ' . lb' H9 ,K ,,, , ..., MAYBE IF I KEEP MY EYES CLOSED--It'll just fall in my hands seems to be the wish of Ken Sukanovich, center. Also struggling for the ball are Harry Lassinger 1361 and Buz Gornick. Everyone Plays The emphasis throughout the nation in '59-60 was getting everyone, not just a few, into the game. Keep- ing in tip-top condition was becoming a necessity not a luxury. At West Deer one of the best intramural programs in years for both boys and girls was established and carried out. Most of the activities consisted of basket- ball games among the homerooms during the regular daily activity period. However, as the year progressed, other sports such as volleyball and mushball were also incorporated. INTRAMURAL SCENES: You heard more yelling during the intramural games than varsity games at times when the homeroom rivalry got hot . . . BONNIE REYNOLDS will be remembered for the important bas- ket she made that enabled 11B to edge 10C in a thriller .ELAINE OSWALD held the one-game record for the season with eight points . . .CATHY ELLENA was second with a one-game high of seven points . . . For the boys, JOE PASKORZ, JOHN PAHOLICH, and RONNIE HALOVANIC set a record of 12 markers in one game . . . DAVE FALCONER tipped 10 in to rank second . . . BRIAN KRISTOFF also was a high scorer duning the season. HEY, NOT THAT WAY Cleft? - cries Dan Jones as Gene No- vak hits the ball to- ward his goal. Ron Mo- har is the referee. H 0 T P U R S U I T Crightl -Larry Lucas takes off on a non-stop dribbling tour down the floor while Ronnie Shelestak, Frank Sco- pel, Fred Walters, and Jim McMullen pursue him. 120 'aff 5 5 . ,X f r.....,..-0 a.. In Intramural Games AIM, FIRE-Judy Atkinson lines up the basket to score a field goal during girls' intramural action. Attempting to block is Jill Hartz. Z G E T T I N G THE REBOUND fright! - Flo Maliszewski pulls in a rebound that escapes oppo- nent Betsy Hohman. 121 N ..v gn N I' v l 4 . 3 . r ' Yf'?K . ' kan Q--v WILL SHE MAKE IT?--Linda Hails Hips toward the basket, while Carol Mogel, Pearl Monarko, and Pattie Roesch maneuver a defensive strategy. Bravettes Make Plans For Active '60 Season For the Bravettes the '59-60 year was spent mainly in preparing for the seasons ahead. Reorganization and planning were the two big pro- jects of the Bravettes this year. Although little action was displayed on court, from the sidelines the girls were able to establish full school backing for the com- ing seasons. AROUND THE COURT: GLORIA SKILLEN headed the always imaginative and energetic Bravette cheerlead- ers who made up many of their own novel cheers . . . JUDY GRDEN filled the vacancy left by last year's top scorer, NANCY BIZICH . . . In May, GRACE LEWIS was chosen head Bravette cheerleader, with RUTH BURNS and CHARLOTTE STUCKEY as co- heads. Undergrads selected to replace outgoing seniors were RUTH GEDRAITIS, ERNESTINE BASSETTI, and LOIS TOMICZEK. Actually, the Bravettes played one official game last season and lost that to St. Joseph's by XXXXXX CED. Note: Score censoredlj . . . Everyone still recalls the night last season when MR. ANGELONI hypnotized Bravette star NANCY BIZICH and she established a new school basketball record with 37 points in one game. i I WHOOPER-UPPERS -Handling duties of Bravette cheerleaders were, front, Ruth Burns, Charlotte Stuckey, and Grace Lewis. Back, Ethel Cowfer, Gloria Skillen, and Maureen Atkinson. THE BRA VETTES- Front row, Nancy Stephens, Linda Kirby, Bonnie Reynolds, Charlotte Linamen, Nancy George, Sue Hartz. Second row, Margie Buydoso, Mary Buydoso, Arlene Gray, Kay Altman, Diane Graham, .lan Sedmak, Dee Gizienski, Marie Cuerrieri. Back row, Fran Graham, Jean Prymak, Lee McDonald, ,lane Pierce, Kathy Kaduk, Judy Grden, Dian Bassett, Irene Venesky, Virginia McCall, Jill Hartz. X' P4 Tsai'-f-A ' 'l' ' 7 V' It 'th'E' i5M V ' ' . ' 1 :gs?. .?:fH' 5 1. ' ' A fl . I - K it 9- 1 . 1 I . ll as 6. is t up .WJ f 5' A e 'W' 6. . A ,Q U34 . X . l . iilfisi 'R -A J ,iv if A A ' f t g 4' 4'-. his if A Q PQ I A. 1- . ZS 4' . . - ' ' . I W f , -V f f 15 'G I Q T I 'J' '. - 3 if 1 :Z K x C? K Q S A .. 3 N N 5 M , , ,,,. 1 . .fn X I . 'QI I 9 A X N4 122 Y' . is HUDDLE-Naturally the subject was sports when the coaches and a couple of stand-out West Deer athletes got together for a brief chat session. Seated are Stan Paszck and Carl Potensky. Standing are Coach Whartenby, Coach DeLuca, and Coach Marsili. St. Vinccnt'S Coach Hit of Sport Banquet Coach Al DeLuca, well known mentor of St. Vincent College athletic teams, was the main speaker at the annual West Deer High athletic banquet. Interspersing humor with inspiring thoughts, Coach DeLuca commended the sports set-up in America and also singled out West Deer for its well balanced athletic program. Coaches Marsili and Whartenby also spoke to the more than 150 who attended and expressed their grati- tude and appreciation for the past season to both the student players and loyal fans. ,il- IT HAPPENED THIS IVA Y-Coach DeLuca, recognized as one of the most colorful and forceful speakers in the district, captures his audience with another of his famous sports anecdotes. Among those at the guest table were. from left, Dr. Casile, Mr. Burns, Coach DeLuca, Mr, Rodgers, Mr. Graham, Mr. Costello, Mrs. Hess, Mr. Makuta, Mr. Semko, Mr. Falconer, and Mr. Antonelli. .lil F 0 R M E ? -- Coach DeI..uca and Vince An- tonelli, West Deer athletic di- rector, seem to enjoy teasing M r s. B r o g c, right, and Mrs. Baker, two of t h e v a r s i t y mothers on hand for the banquet. Coach Del..uca tried humorously N to make a deal so that he would receive one of the varsity moth- er trophies given out to the stu- dent athletes. 123 5 F l r41 WHO SAYS NO SANTA?-There is to Jim Griffith and Pat Lawrence as they list their demands before the final rush. Many suspected Santa had the same deep baritone voice as Mr. Marsili when he joined in a chorus of Jingle Bells after this picture was snapped. MESSENGERS OF GOOD WILL-Cookie DeVando, Carl Potensky, Barb Kaminsky, and Lou Kirchner set out for Oak- mogt orphanage with gifts donated by Miss Jarema's 12A stu ents. Wi 4? ,jj MW w 't lt I 1 124 1 1' ix CHRISTMAS BALL-One of the most enjoyable all-school dances of the year was the Christmas Ball, sponsored by the sophomores. WD Clnfismms s During the first two weeks of December, that unex- plainable-glowing-type of feeling slowly envelopes West Deer. As December 25 nears, it assumes epidemic pro- portions. Boys and girls enter the building with beaming faces, generally resulting from some bus stop snowball battle, and pause to admire the shimmering Christmas tree, courageously and gallantly selected, placed near the main entrance, and trimmed by Miss Jartema's senior Christmas elves. YULE HAPPENINGS: Opportunity-wise teachers managed to inject Christmas into otherwise routine work. Typing teachers used the season to demonstrate the versatility of a typewriter by having students create illustrations with certain letters on the keyboard . . . Annual tradition in Latin class is to sing Come All YULE SPECIALS-Mrs. Cunningham's plane geometry class marked the holidays by creating special projects relating geom- etry to thc yule season. Looking over some of the student-made projects are Arlene Zonarich, Sue Gall, Nancy George, Bob Fyala, Dian Bassett, and Fred Matko. HB1 n'q S S , 1 . 1 - 4.1: Q 'f' :' N ... gxqr ' Y X- b , A - -N ' . 74' 0' 4 1 UQ, 11555 Q-.fi X15 SIGNS OF THE TIMES-Signs of the times could be noticed in several class skits worked up during the holidav season. This one included everyone from Khrnshchev to angels and starred such distinguished 8th grade actors as Steve Langtitt, Bemic Dobrowski, and Gail George. The angels in back are Carol Baumgartcl, Joyce Boch, Ann Catherwood, Mildred Kratz, Marlene Verbetic, Lorraine Halovanic, Donna Garvin. I0 wy, cding Ye Faithful in Latin . . . MRS. DIGIRALAMO'S Sth grade English classes did several original skits pertain- ing to the season . . . Plane geometry students used the theme Geometry in Christmas for their exceptionally fine projects . . . After one mouth-watering month, REGE MULL, BOB MCBRIDE, DOUG WISNESKY, FRED SKURKA, BOB CESTRICH were permitted to I ' ' eat Miss Jarema's decorative candycanes . . . At least five students and one faculty member cele- brated double during Christmas and New Years. Christmas Day is the birthday of ANDY ANTONINKA and MR. UNITES. Marking birthdays on New Yearis Eve were JOE RIEG, DENNIS FALCONER, and LEON LAWRENCE . . . That greeting to the public on front windows of 9A homeroom was the artistic work of BETH NEWMAN and BETSY HOHMAN. HEY! CUT IT OUT-That's the plea of the COALAGRA cameraman as he attempts to photograph a group of West Deeritcs who seemed to enjoy the winter snow. Flinging away at the photog are Mary Olsen, Sandi D'Amico, Elaine Cassol, Nancy Allen, Tiger Watkins. Doug Hutchison, Anita Sonnie, Ron Cheran, Evelyn Cajka, Leroy Zalus, Theresa Lamperski, Terry Feeley, and Becky Josefczyk. YA' BETTER BE GOOD-Another ' sv., ew... hilarious skit included the singing I and pantomiming by a trio com- posed of Charlotte Jackson, Cathy Murray, and Paulette Bongiovanni. 125 tvi , HERE WE GO, FOLKS- Over 1,000 different articles were donated for the big Junior Class Auction, andthe overall scene looks a bit cluttered as Colonel Chester Shaffer, the auctioneer, gets bidding started. uction Helps Finance unior Class Projects ,, Q A t . J ,1 November 21 was the big day, for after months of ' .T ' da,-,AK N lil.. f-.a-,,,,,,,, , . in planning, collecting, painting and scrubbing, the junior W Y 1 class was finally prepared to launch what proved to be . X - ' - 1-e' f' 'A frwt 'fi li iiiii ' the biggest, most successful fund raising project in West N, Q Deer High history. f b -3.4 QM, its it . 4... Their massive scavenger hunt brought together such gigyg ' W , X a wide variety of articles that the gym resembled a X.. , bargain basement at a department store. Fresh cut ' ' 'T flowers, baked goods, pianos, TV's, washers, dryers, ' x 'Q V, dogs, cats, toasters, pi-ne trees, just about anything you A, L ,qi hu could think of were auctioned off. All this plus a . d ld kv' x Mt A I 1 1 li turkey raffle netted the class almost 81,800 A very tired but happy class trudged home at 4- a.m. that morning. Jim Griffith and Rich Field generously donated their cellars as storage and repair areas and immediately became the second home of future painters and car- penters. Each night squads of juniors would scour the WHAT A WAY T0 FIND A HOME-This pathetic looking show stealer who immediately won the hearts of the audience with his sad eyes seems to be trying to choose his owner. John Zenewicz helps keep track of bids. MIGHTY PLEASED-by his purchase is Jim Christy, getting his Christmas supplies early. es- 5 A-fm QR! 'Y 1 township, searching for the unusual. Although many times fearing an attack by some un-cooperative dog or being welcomed into a home by a man wearing pajamas and carrying a shotgun, these groups really came through with needed vim. STRATEGY MEETING-Class sponsor William Utzig calls his junior class generals together to organize auction procedure. WE STARTED OUT ABOUT HERE- yw fp: v ' g ATLANTIC 2 X ' A OCEAN ii PACIHC OCEAN and now we're at West Deer High. These students from foreign countries enjoyed a day at West Deer to help the juniors pro- mote their foreign exchange program. ln- stantly popular and well received were Arrigo Sorregaroli. from ltalyg Francois Sehon, France: Jacques Fivaz, Switzer- ,Q 11' . 'im 34 landg Anna Bergquist, Swedeng and Mari- eta Carrabon, Philippines. All are students at area high schools and will return to their native lands after a year in the United States. ravi F0 rezlgn Student Plan Becomes eezlily January's dream of the junior class sponsoring a foreign exchange student will have become September's reality. Due to the interest of Mr. Utzig and the overwhel- ming support of the class, as well as parents and citizens of the township, plans were being completed just before yearbook press time for the arrival of Giovanna Mon- torfano of Italy. She is to spend her.senior year at Wfest Deer and live in the home of Mr. and Mrs. How- ard Norris, of Culmerville. The idea was presented to the studenthody through an assembly having exchange students from other area schools as speakers. They were so warmly welcomed that further plans were completed. Early in June the class received word of Giovanna's acceptance. A hearty American hello is planned. It is planned, also, that some time in the near future a West Deer student will spend a year in an European country under the exchange program. ,. 'N PALS THE WORLD OVER -It 81- most looks like a little United Nations meeting as the foreign stu- dents and West Deer High students join in chatting about just about anything that would be interesting to teen-agers. If the adult world could get along as the teen-agers do, .this ole' world would be mighty wonderful. thought many as they viewed this scene. ' ,sf 1 lil 'iSau-I 1 i I COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT-seemed to be the attitude of this year's prom goers who enjoyed tripping the. lite fantastic at l'ittsbnrgh's golden Hilton Hotel and at Club 6l. West Deer High. THE WINNER-Joe Your- ish, right, triumphantly raises the arm of Frank Matko who just became the envy of all at the prom by winning two box seat tickets to a pirate ball game, one of the many door prizes given at the after-prom party in the cafeteria. Donna Barnett and Pat Shnrina as- sure Frank they'll help him use the tickets. l28 t' QW . pf: 0 . Fun Filled rom What color is your gown? How are you fixing your hair? What kind of flowers are you getting? And so the conversations continued for weeks before the prom. Then, finally, the big day came. One of the most successful proms of all time began with everyone gathering at the sparkling, golden Hotel Hilton, Pitts- burgh. Dancing music there was furnished by Tommy Cai4lyn's orchestra, and a auch enjoyed floor show included magic and mystery acts by Eddie Tullock, nationally known night club star. New twist for this year was the after-prom party held in the school cafeteria from 1:30 to 6 a.m. Top entertainment for this included the Joe Negri Combo, singer Al Alberts, and hypnotist Richard Heazley. PROM MEMORIES: No one can ever forget the hard work put into the prom preparations by Mr. Utzig, class sponsor, and the manv parents who helped out JOAN DeKLEVA and JOYCE EDGAR will remem- ber their walk through the underground tunnel from the parking lot to the Hilton. Halfway through there's a revolving door. .lust seems as if those doors aren't made for gowns with hoops . . . The snake dance and grand march to the tune of When the Saints Co Marchin' lni' put everyone one in a happy-go-lucky mood. Some of the couples grand-marched right through the hotel kitchen. bridal suites, convention headquarters, etc .... But even the Hilton management joined in the fun with the West Deer High gang. And gi fr - ',..,t,!x-- W' DI Be cm at Hilton in the end they rewarded Mr. Utzig with a special letter of commendation for the excellent manner in which all students conducted themselves . . . Everyone was amazed by how attractive the cafeteria looked, espec- ially the wishing well with NANCY GEORGE'S gold- fish inside. The committee also planned to catch crick- ets to make the garden scene authentic but JOHN PROC0 and ED MIALKY didnit come through . . . The hypnotism show in the cafeteria was one of the funniest things ever witnessed at West Deer. DIAN BASSETT was hypnotized so that everytime Mr. Heaz- ley adjusted his tie, she would jump up and recite: l'm a little tweedle bird. tweedly dee, tweedly dum. .PAUL WIMER was the real hit of the evening. At a certain signal he would become so thirsty that he would actually stampede to the water fountain. His eyes almost popped when he was given a pair of X-rayn glasses that could see through clothes . . . LEON LAW- RENCE was hypnotized into saving his name was Club- Blub and his date was pp-p-ffffft . . . SUE HARTZ and GRACE LEWIS were the champion milkers as they raced to finish their immaginary cows . . . Waiting til all cleared out of the cafeteria were BARB GREBFCK. BOB CRUNDEN. VIC MENNOW. and BARB BURNS who were tipped by inside sources that certain balloons contained dollar bills-which made kind of nice souvenirs. YOU ARE BECOMING SLEEPY-Your eyes are getting heavy, convinces Ed Tullock, as Dick Grandy floats off to never-never land. It was all part of the much enjoyed entertainment at the Hilton. f:'aM,l--ai N - V,.:,.4 -. . -rf: 11, t t I 4 4- 35? U2 I V . GQ 'nf ff fx:-' .mifffe S 71 ,v 'x Q ca. l I x 4, . 5. l' ' cr' , I , - M cb , , ., , ' ' .4 E 'iv h to -l 2 . , ,, P- -. 'L' CII .. I2 Ch E S UQ ff I 5 , , ,. sr E D. I o L'-1 H. 1 1 - ll! Cl 4 'lr B KE f F Q - 2 I 3.-Q fl- D 9' 13. 3 2 D .za-Y y .QQ . XX .8 1 , , '- h M K X . 5 f ly,i A .qi I . I L of 1 f '- , A' 43, , t P' A I . ' 4f??6rff-Q -0 JUST THE RIGHT TOUCH-Mike Micklow seems to be enjoying it as pretty Marianne Boch adjusts his lapel flower. THIS GUY HAS TALENT-Tom Martin demonstrates to Loretta Eversolc and others at their table one of the many talents he has-ability to stack punch glasses. Well, you can never tell when you may be called upun to do tln S1 is-- 4 Q 4 i r i' x STILL GOING STRONG-3:12 A.M. w HEADLINER -Singer Al Alberts, for- mer soloist with the Four Aces, was the featured guest of the after-prom party and proved to be quite a hit. 130 4? . r 5 . Q P , f as the time and everybody was wide awake and enjoy CLUB - CLUB LAWRENCE - What's your name? asked hypno- tist Richard I-Ieazley, another of the A-1 entertainers at the after-prom party in the cafeteria. All Leon Lawrence, who had been put into a hypnotic trance, could answer was Club Club. F 'ni its f ' . 1 C ing every minute. N4 I -X rv, -'x ' I ' 1 1 ?b x fn 'N REAL HIT OF THE EVENING -Probably the act everyone will remember most involved Paul Wi- mer, left, who was put into a deep hypnotic trance by Mr. Heazley, the hypnotist. Mr. I-leazley then proceeded to have Paul's best friend, Chuck Peck- ham, disappear before his very eyes. Then he had Chuck re- appear piece by piece. Paul just couldn't believe his eyes- until hypnotist Heazley gave him a pair of X-ray glasses by which Paul could see through everyone's clothes. What hap- pened then had everyone rolling with laughter. After-Prom Party Was H11ar1ous THE CROWD LOVED IT The hypnotx in se sion had cieiyonc hosslin mth laughter including COALACRA cameraman ,lim Zachouslxy who photo rlphul manv of the prom srcnc Us iso MUST BE NIGHT OWLS -Still looking pretty fresh af ter working throughout the night and morning to make. the after- prom party a success were these devoted parents and cafeteria aides, just some of the many who helped out. Mr. Utzig, class spon- sor, extended particular appreciation to all parents who pitched in to make the event so memorable amd phenomenally success- u . Successful Prom Ends on Happy Note DOWN THE HATCH--Nancy Mallinson finds her date, Fred Weiss, just too tired to feed himself when breakfast was served at 6 a.m. The delicious breakfast included sausage, eggs, rolls, milk, coffee-just enough to get everyone re-vitalized for the prom picnic to be held in the afternoon. S 4' 4 ..- vgz 'M 7 P i K E, Q 0 'S-N gh me 'C Xi X il? 132 MAN, WHAT A NIGHT!-As 5:00 a.m. rolled around, this was the. general scene around the tables. Struggling to keep their eyes open and, at the same time, soothing their aching feet, everyone agreed it was quite a night. X s, in . 4. , A . I 3 E - f--xx 4 t f .VAN 0F THE HOURsWitl1 satisfaction and a touch of well deserved pride. Mr. Utzig, junior class sponsor, thinks buck over the sweat, strain, und time that went into mulcinf: the '60 Prom the greatest in West Deer High history. llis eagerness to help and his devotion to the young people of his Altnu Mater, West Deer, have ranked him as one of the most admired fzieulty menlhers of the school. TRADITIONAL ENDING-MI wnnt that one! is thc shout as the balloons are pulled down and the 1960 Prom comes to an ollieial end. ex ff THE LAST TIME WE SAW WEST DEER- Senior members of the chorus introduced the class song during Senior Night festivities. The girls were accompanied by the pitter- patter of pre-graduation emotion tears shed by their sentimental class- mates. Senior Dinner Dance, S818 THE WINTVAHS-Trying to snag some souvenir decorations at lln: SKS turned out to be pretty trim-ky business. After leaping stretvliing, and grunting. John Clifford, Ron Mohair, Pete Biagi, and Ninrtin Stopclluck finally lzugrgefl this wad of crepe paper. F- x l Khin XX 4 is X 44 134 ROOM FOR ONE MORE-Tony Busin and Marie Bibri invitc their classmates to come on ini' the littlc grass hut that set the Hawaiian theme for the Senior Dinner Dance. -4 ' ft!-1 Eli ll COME ON, LET'S STROLL-Chris The Hoofer Hodges leads l1is pretty dancing part- ner, Darlene Fryer, through an intricate stroll routine at the SRS. The stroll, along with cha-chas and mash potatoes, was one of the dance crazes of the year. 1 Two Top Shindigs of Year TWINKLE-TOES-Traditionally the sen- 'H ior Dinner Dance is the last affair at which the seniors really live it up. Girls kick off their shoes and whirl across the floor in a blaze of colored dresses. The buoyant feeling soon wears oil, however, when Mom catches sight of the condition of her expensive nylons. A D- t . -rrp 'VV' ' 'N' I 'i' ' La ,h X ' ! I . I .- l , . ,N A X- '. .,,,' tgp ff,.Z!! il: .Q I 3 I , fl ff ' ' .5- t nl h vi f X721 .4- ' 1 , . . . , ,QL 'x ,fa 4 . 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J X LIKE THIS, BOB-Dee Charney shows friend Bob Beitko how the kids swing in Culmerville. lt's called flip-your-buddy, and it's lots of fun! .0 ff' jpqrlx. .'.7'2'f ix'-ul .1 . .nl an L , Q fi'4 ili!: ll, , I if 'NH 'f t , .', Z' Vw ' .,' V L' vw. : g?. 1,3 Q.: t, ' 112' .I ' A ' L- 1- wt., A M ww ' H ' :-5: 'fix w t 9' . ., 5, ' ,gg-s t - -- LM s f -N fn, ,- in 'V ,. N- f gr ,xl ' nn' ' I' . . . ' N. ta M' I I l F 1 . K f 5 1 'F-Inv Y h .L r , , . . Neg, x Q --S . X. N ' A 9' 1 ,fi vt A' 'x A NSN: ' ,wr . lx , . '2- m -1' V gl ' . 11 ' 1 X N 5 ' 4 K .. Ai I ANYBODY SEE THE BALL?-Another big event of the senior picnic was the free-for-all volleyball game. We Were Kids Again At the Senior Picnic, Bowling Part HER FINGERS DON'T STICK IN THE BALL-Shirley Fuhrcr and Chris Hodges watch in amazement as Darlene Fryer winds up to fling her usual strike. The senior bowl- ing party also will go down as one of the seniors' most memorable events of the year. OOF! UUG!--Ethel Cowfer is determined to retum that volleyball-if only George Angcloff wouldn't get so excited. px 137 ,av 5 A h , ' r ,I P , af' , x . , ,. V J -1 1 A 3 , - vii ' ' i 'H A N g 'AQ ge - . J., ,., 44,5 xi :hs-1' -49, ' , 5 , A 3,511.5 , vw: a fa, pl ' 'N ' KXF.-,..?rQ,. ,-' ' X' X 5 t .. ,fe e M A 'V Us J. . - - 1, 1 A 1 X Y ,N ur? X A ' ,,'Q st . I SENIOR GLAMOR-Senior Queen Dee Charney and her attendants, from left, Elaine Matze, Linda Bongiovanni, Leah Bryan, and Audrey Evanega recreate thc impressive appearance they made at Senior Night Coronation. ln front are future members of the 1972 Queen's court and this year's train and crown bearers, Pauletta Rayovicll, Mark Anderson, and Marlene Grass. FOR YOU, AN AIRPLANE-Jim Grottenthaler receives a toy airplane from giftorian Sandy Massimino during the traditional Senior Night gift presentations. Why an airplane? So he could Hy down and visit his girl friend in Florida, of course. Coronation 1960 SENIOR QUEEN AND COURT--West Deer's stately walls form a picturesque backdrop for the 1960 Senior Queen and her court. From left are Bill Capello, Audrey Evanega, Carl Potensky, Elaine Maize, Queen Dee Chamey, Sonny Brud- ncy, Leah Bryan, Den Makuta, Linda Bongiovanni, Stan Paszek. ln front, Pauletta Rayovich, Mark Anderson, Marlene Grass. ' ' . Q. A fi' -.. . --- p .1 9 .fr Ay' ' F- ,. , k bm A Fi' Def wxv-kv 4 , w 1 - .. f n ' 1 I I Q -...bv I ii. peg -1 , rf. 5 'i 1 ' qc : ti' 32 W r- '1 Sh -1 'f Arg , re A ' 5 Ax .Jf-'A r in - X , . i k . f' .J X it THIS KEEPS GETTING FUNNIER-Senior beauties giggle over the amusing verses recited about each senior as they come on center stage to receive traditional character gifts. The verses were the work of creative and conmvmg Sandy Massxmmo Hzghlzghts Senior zglat ONCE A QUEEN, ALWAYS A QUEEN -There's some special magic in being chosen Senior Queen at West Deer High School. The beauty and regal bearing which gained her the title remain with her forever. Past royalty gathered around 1960 Queen Dee are, from left, Shirley Corrigan '58, Mrs. Phyllis Wilson Lacoskie '54, Mrs. Rose Slenkovich Schultz '53, Rose Huffman '56, Mrs. Pat Murray Cher- nan '50, Mrs. Marie Walters Hwos- tow '57. K THAT SONG fleftl -Fingers can get awfully stiff from playing Pump and Circumstancen over and over at baccalaureate and com- mencement practicesg ears can get awfully bored with the same dum dum de dum rhythm. But for Mr. Mauroni's stalwart music makers, it's all in the game. Rehe MY BRUD,DER --Tom Maw- hinney, right, enjoys a brief chat with his brother, Robert, and Principal Petrina just bf-fore bac- calaureate services begin. Robert, a West Deer alumnus and now a ministerial student, delivered the baccalaureate sermon. ' X o'1 WHEN WILL IT END- Seniors get weary as practice drags on and on. Old mistakes are C0l'I'6CtCd1 new ones are made. It gets more and more diflicult to distinguish between the right and left foot. No one's more amazed than the seniors themselves later when both baccalaure- ate and commencement ceremonies go off as smooth as clockwork. I , S V .1 Lt 7 , . ,I ,,,,,, ' ' , . ' 1 1 - 4 5 at TYPING CLASS WAS NEVER LIKE THIS- Senior sponsor Mrs. Schuster checks the 1000 and 1 details remaining in the last few minutes before the program gets underway. Lost tassels must be found, hats straightened, last minute instructions given. lt takes a calm, cool, and collected person for these anxious moments. Anxious Moments.. .Baccalaureate THIS IS IT-Baccalaureate services begin with the 112 members of the Class of 1960 marching into the auditorium to the now quite familiar strains of Pomp and Circumstancef' Spectators crane to see that special graduate. The music fails to drown out the com- ments of the crowd- Fine looking group of young people. fEd. Note: The faculty members in front row know better, however!!!J 5-N . fjff Q I Y Y ..- U 141 X .S ,Aff KEEP IN STEP-The big moment is rapidly arriving. Mrs. Schuster explains marching procedures for the final time. - There are sniflies and comments-- I'll miss this old school. - PROUD MOMENT-lt's a moment forever to be cherished by the Graham family of Russellton when a proud Pappa Graham, also the school board president, does the honors of presenting his own daughter Fran a diploma-with a kiss for extra good measure. Thrilling Moments Mark I HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU, BOB fleitl -Those were the words used by Harry MaGill, West Deer Twp. Civic Club representative, to tell Bob Kirsch that he was recipient of the Civic Club 3300 scholarship. Bob's classmates agreed a more deservant choice couldn't have been made. ANOTHER AWARD FOR DEN-Versatile Dennis Makuta receives a he.arty handshake from Principal Petrina and with it a gold pen award, presented by Mrs. Cunningham, mathematics department head, for ranking as the top mathematics student of the class. 142 SCHOLAR AND ORATOR- School officials, guests, and graduates are in the back- ground as Pat Stanish, one of the four top class scholars. addresses the capacity crowd of over 2,500 who viewed the outdoor commencement ceremonies. Commencement THE 112TH-Board president Robert Gra- ham gives out the last diploma, and with it handshake number 112, to John Clifford. John represented the 1,640th person to receive a West Deer High School diploma since 1945. vm ,' FOR OUR GAL Chelowi -The sneaky seniors have done it again. This time they managed to completely surprise their best girl, Mrs. Schuster, class sponsor, with a silver tea service as an appreciation gift. ,bs GOT IT-Shutters snap, Hashbulbs pop as diplomas are handed out. Memories are being made and the chief family photographers were on hand to record them. il- 143 Tassels Reversedg 112 Become Alumm U' gs, s .w 4 1 5 FROM STUDENTS TO ALUMNI-At the principal's signal, members o Class of ,60 reverse their tassels and officially become graduates of West High School. --t ,,,, , . . 1. g v 4 ' . X . N x 3, X 144 f the Deer X. rg 'sw 5-.-...M it 4 ' ...av ft, S it -ttf 3 THEN THERE WAS LITTLE VINCE-Two-year-old Vince DeFaz1o saw the nice man giving away free 'fbooksf' Wouldn't Daddy Ca WD faculty memberl he surprised if he went up and got one. Mommy and Daddy were busy with the ccrcmonies and didn't notice lill Vmcc pussyfootmg llcftl up behind the graduates. 1Lowcr left? Ron Mohar seemed friendly so Vince paused to say HL fBelowl As he reached the speakers area - Vince remembered his daddy saying something about letting the buyer bewareg he decided against accepting a free 'Kbook' from the met people up there. It will be a few years before he realizes it yet but Vince can someday look back on these pictures and reflect on the evening he wowed a crowd of 3,000 and became one of those little unexpected events that . produce a treasured memory. DESTINATION: THE WORLD fbelowi -With West Deer as their departure point and high school diplomas as their passports, the graduates leave the athletic field. r l 1, 'w.,.a,k ' Af'1i'3:.ss4 . .,l:am.y-Ivi- ce .- J ,.'r .W . J. 1 1 .. . ,. S0 YOU FINALLY MADE IT-Parents and friends are on hand as the graduates reach the end of the field. The new grad finds himself being kissed, teased, and caught up in a maze of voices. HONOR STUDENTS-Scholastic stand-outs in the Class of 1960 were, first row, Chuck Brown, Bill Capello, Pat Stanish, Arlene Zonaricli, Theresa Malic, Sandy Massimino, Dee Charney, Elaine Matze, Betty Tibensky, Barb Burdek, Leah Bryan, Stan Brud ney, Lou Kirclmer. Second row, Bob Kirsch, Joe Halovanic, Dick Grundy, John Uchic, Joe Yourish, Jerry Porter, Den Makuta loc Rieg, Art Broge, Bill Gray. 1 145 After Graduation..This We'll Remember Graduation, l96O, and all the events of the senior year are now memories. Farewells were exchanged-some forever. Diplomas, tassels, programs, name cards, cards of well-wishers have been carefully tucked away. The glory has worn thin, and the family circle is back to normal. Nevertheless, during those nostalgic days to come, these will be some of the things we'll re- member: How the tears flowed on the first day of prac- tice when we realized this was really it and we weren't dreaming. DARLENE FRYER'S eyes would become spontaneously moist, setting off a chain re-action. SHIRLEY FUHRER sniffled, CHARLENE EVERSOLE clutched a kleenex, LEAH BRYAN sniffled twice, and so on down the line . . . DEE CHARNEY turned one practice session into a scavenger hunt by losing the clasp to her pin on the football field . . . JOE MAKUTA turned every practice session into a dancing lesson by mash- potatoeing through Pomp and Circumstance, the traditional graduation song . . . Partner AGGIE SEMLER had to receive medical attention for an extreme case of giggles . . . During lunch breaks at practice sessions the fellas made tracks for the athletic field. Here a red-hot softball bat- tle raged between POTENSKY'S Potato Pickers and BRUDNEY'S Bugbombs . . . The angelic members of the Class of '60 still contend their class is heaven blessed. Bad weather, rain, and heavy winds caused havoc during the days preceding graduation night. In fact, those in charge experienced the worst time ever in de- ciding if the ceremonies should be held indoors or outdoors. The weather continued to threaten right up until the event was ready to start at 7 p.m. Then a little sunlight peeked through, the winds calmed, the weather was the best ever far an outdoor commencement. The guardian angels must have really put in a day! . . . Six is the class' lucky number. The Class of '60 is the l6th grad- uating class, the sixth larqest in school history. . . Even radio Station KDKA got in on the gradua- tion ceremonies again this year. The football field PA system acts in a most mysterious way every year at graduation. No one has 'been able to ade- quately explain, but the PA automatically picks up the powerful Pittsburgh station. Nothing can be done to shut it out either. So while the West Deer ceremonies go on, the race results and Program P.M. can be heard in the background! . . . RON MOHAR turned out to be the hero of graduation. Ron was operated on his knee-cap a few days earlier, and no one thought he would be able to make it. Laying crutches aside, however, Ron kept pace with everyone else and even dou'ble- timed up to get his diploma . . . For a time it was touch and go whether RON REARICK would reach Mr. Graham for his diploma. lt took the veteran West Deer speed demon three minutes longer than anyone else to walk the distance. And everyone is still wondering about contents of the note Ron gave Principal Petrina when he received his diploma . . . AGGIE SEMLER was the first to receive a l96O diploma. The other end of the class height scale, JOHN CLIFFORD, received the last, the l,64Oth given out to the l6 West Deer graduation classes . . . The official class gift was a directory, listing the offices and classrooms, which will be placed in the front hall . . . For the first time in school history, no guest speaker was hired to give the official commence- ment address. Instead, it was handled, and handled brilliantly, by the four class top scholars, JOE HA- LOVANIC, JOHN UCHIC, BILL CAPELLO, and PAT STANISH. Not one forgot any part of his ad- dress . . . JOE HALOVANIC received the J. R. Montgomery S50 cash award to the top ranking student. PAT MAKUTA received the S25 H. C. Hess Memorial Student Journalism Award. This made Pat the recipient of more awards than she could ever remember - Tom McAn Award, Home- makers Award, PSPA Scholastic Press Award, Hir- ing Handicapped Essay Cash Award, in addition to ranking in the top ten per cent of Most Able Youth competitions, receiving the Student Council scholarship, and winning a scholarship to Black- burn College in Illinois. All these were acquired during her spare time as editor of The Coalagra. In addition to Pat, I2 other seniors were grant- ed scholarships to various schools and colleges: BILL CAPELLO, Rutgers: JOHN UCHIC, Grove City: ARLENE ZONARICH, Geneva: BILL HART- MAN, Penn State: JOE HALOVANIC, Pitt: LOU KIRCHNER, Washington-Jefferson: SANDY MAS- SIMINO, Pitt: DICK GRANDY, Pitt: ART BROGE, Western Reserve: SHIRLEY FUHRER, Clarrisu's School of Design: BOB KIRSCH, Carnegie Tech: LINDA BONGIOVANNI, Towne Modeling School. They had to shove BOB KIRSCH to go up and receive his S300 Civic Club scholarship. He was stunned when his name was announced as the re- cipient and for a while he just couldn't get his legs in gear . . . If all goes on schedule, JAN RUSNAK, DOT KOCHNUT, BETTY TIBENSKY, DAISIE SKID- MORE, LORETTA EVERSOLE, and AUDREY EVA- NEGA should be among the first class members to make the altar run special. They were sporting diamonds at this writing . . . Receiving their pass- ports from West Deer High School were two sets of brothers and sisters, but no twins. They were MABEL and BOB SCHROTH and RON and LARRY McADAMS. MORE APIT AI. PIINIS ATOMIC TESTS AHEAD- IINIENT2 A TADING PRACTICE s COLLEGE C051 Hovigg GOING UV DROUGI-IT TI-IREATENS A THIRD OF CHINA 9HOT env 41-they I Q 43, Qy. A NSI PX 690 I fe?-O9 eff' I C9 H4 Sglvgqkgs OF Q N5 W R45 Q, SQ ES 'ws QUSSIA -N E nor-KET Ev, QTRED IN PNG TRO CX: CP V N AERA ACE ToIIcIng Bock I0 C-USITO RACE vb '9 vs., 'TY-ENTAGS YP-T? Sb GETTING To Q5 C3820 YJ Qc? BRING ON T 670 xo IE humorous fasiilgn PTTUBLEMS - ! 0 N I idgang-busting, twmfisfed Crraxuolq Qortrays Oz, I1 me as Fe no ' hafdhlfflng '60 9 i1IE122na clutched wg- 15603 fmh' unafraid G J vga, the world' , no senle 811 ,kg , Owe' A SIGNIFICAN L sp T REC ' ESSION IS comme Cb ALONG, STARTING ABOUT MIDDLE OF '6111 Move-Up and Awards Da Bring Honors To Man - C-? . fl A ,M A X N 1 , ,I lx, 5, I' xo . s'-, vi-,fa 'b ' sy-51. Q ' V ll 7,,' Q' ' ' 'AV 4 .gets fl, l'l, 71 - HIGH HONORS--Posing proudly after their formal initiation into the National Honor Society are juniors Nancy George, Dian Bassett, Ellen Wetzel, Fred Skurka, and ,lack Capello. Among the most outstanding recognition a student can receive during his years at West Decr is selection to the NHS during his junior year. THAT SPECIAL SOME- THING-is what these lucky girls possess, for they were chosen as re- placements for senior ma- jorettes and cheerleaders. All freshmen, they are, from left, Peggy Chelpan- off, Louise Gezzi, Lynne White, Dorene Kerr, and Bobby Grass, the new ma- jorettes. In back, Barb Burns and Lee McDonald won out as the new cheer- leaders. 148 pf ,Q FIRST APPEARANCE-The seniors make their first formal graduation. appearance as they march to their seats of honor during annual Move-Up Awards Day ceremonies. SOON JUST A MEMORY-There are mixed emotions among the seniors, standing at right, as they watch the Move-Up Day proceedings. The sophomores are seen moving up to their seats. The juniors, next ycar's seniors, are already in lead class seats. 'ITF Y if Z - ..,f'-'C . J 'X B10 MOMENT - The most exciting moment of Movc-Up Day is when the senior presi- dent turns over the symbolic school key to undergraduate class of- ficers. Stanley Brud- ney, senior president. does the honors here. while the top execu- tives claim their por- tion. After Brudney are Fred Skurka, jun- ior presidentg Augie Smarra, sophomore presidentg Mika Youra. freshman president 4 .loc Paskorz, 8th grade presidentg and Larry Simonetti, 7th grade president. ' ONE OF WEST DEER'S FINEST-Nurse Jennie Males talks with girls who will serve as officers of the Future Nurses come next term. Elected president was Anna Marie Papriska, seated. Other oflicers are, standing. Margie Costello, Mary Radonovich, and Marie Guerrieri. Jennie, a former Antler editor, was a very popular member of the Class of '58, ls. . - 1 .l CLASS ATTENTION!- Little Bobby Schmidt joins in the last day fun and makes like a mean, ole' teacher as he scolds his students for not study- ing their lessons. Bobby, along with many other younger sisters and bro- thers of students, had a lot of fun visi-ting West Deer High on the last day. The Last Day of School Finally Came ...Ami Then It All Ended LOOKS PRETTY GOOD T0 ME, TEACHER-One of the biggest chores of the final days is the checking out of each individual's books. Some were tumed in almost spotless-especially the ones whose ownfers didn't believe in night work! I'-f'f'xf LQ 3 t -4:54 150 BOOKS GET A REST--Then books were stacked away in the book room where they eamed a well-deserved summer rest. Q in 1 ,.., U THE IMPOSSIBLE-End of school term also meant the GONNA' MISS YOU-Final good-bycs were exchanged between students and teachers. For uuderclassmen it was just a short so long. For seniors it meant in some cases a pemianent departure from old friends and the place that had become their second home. 1 an 5,- impossible would happen. Everyone cleaned out his locker. s X-M- , fwfr f Z a - 1 F- .,yh F if e-, r '- .W --1-6 ll ' Waving good-bye to the many new friends you made during the year in Xe! t 1PAssED.ff.'HThai mug mai- X' E ter of viewing final report cards is always suspense-filled. f gggg f i Q--G ALL OVER-And then it's all over. V fi :F 'tr' w creates a nostalgic scene. ' I mfr N' ' -..iff .asiiff -.Sh xx, ,B .FSI :il X -dill E 4 ' A Wa- f l....? W 151 ,M M, ..T, nv---- ' l-.Y ulig.. .!4bLf0gl dIOA5 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION . . . ADMINISTRATORS . . . FRIENDS OF THE CLASS . Extend Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1960 To you, the 1960 Graduating Class of West Deer High School, we all join in extending our most fervent wishes for suc- cess and happiness in the days ahead. You can be proud of what you have accomplished during your lifetime to date. No matter how you look at it, 12 years of schooling represents an accumulation of a great deal of hard work and knowledge. Yes, your graduation was a big step in your life. It was an event you will never forget. Remember the occasion with pride . . . Remember the meaning for which it stands . . .Remember the future of your community and your country is in your hands. Yours is a grave responsibility. Be prepared to accept it. Again, sincere congratulations, Class of 1960. May the best of everything be yours. BOARD OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION FRIENDS LOUIS CASTELLO MRS. JOHN DOMAN WILLIAM E. BURNS MAX O. SIEGEL, ROBERT GRAHAM WILLIAM RODGER DR. BRUNO A. CASILE Board solicitor JOHN MAKUTA CLARENCE NORRIS MATTHEW F. PETRINA GLADYS HESS, MIKE G. SEMKO BURTON H. STEVENSON Valley Daily News Corr. Good Luck So Long, Ole' Buddies . . . We of the Junior CLASS OF '60 Class will miss you, but we'II be looking from the forward to your return visits to school. ANTLER STAFF El? -1 Y' - in N 6 M ' E X xx' N 'F f ' KNA. Vigil! Aw-'f .. I' f' N .N 1' Fixx x . A wa 91 'L f Why Drive Miles . . . When You Can Get It At...... RUSSELLTON HARDWARE and ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE COMPANY John Bizyak, Jr., Proprietor COIfax 5-2771 Best Wishes for Success and Happiness BESSEMER STORES, INC. Russellton No. 1 and No. 2 COIfax 5-2155 or 5-2152 Congratulations SENIORS . . . 1 , We've Been Proud to serve you . . . fffx' S Russellton Dry Cleaners , 'W FLORAL SHOPPE The velleye Most Reliable and Meer Eaxyfar- ffig, Y h h d t f Progressive Cleaners Q Y our ome ea qua' ers or Cglfax 5-2024 X QS Flowers for All Occasions Stores in Russellton, Brackenridge, Tarentum, Natrona Heights, Freeport, Cheswick Russemon Colfax 5-1050 AMERICUS CAPELLO BUILDER . . . DEVELOPER CANTANESE BROTHERS STUDEBAKER - PACKARD DEALER Custom Built Homes COIfax 5-2633 COIfax 5-1638 Russellton -z 26 . Russellton Congratulations to one of the best . . . Joe Ellena service station THE CLASS OF '60 . . . GENERAL AUTO REPAIRS J. R. Slwlckl Funeral Home R USED CARS AND TRUCKS ussellton Krell Road COlfax 5-1555 COIfax 5-2028 Russellton Good Luck, SENIORS. We're Proud of You . . O W C A R ' S C A F E COIfax 5-1877 Russellton l Our best wishes to our many friends at West Deer High . . . DR. and MRS. 'WILLIAM J. PETITTO 155 MAJOR ENGINE TUNE-UP L . - K X-1. Q. ff. L rf C1311 Have your J engme n itelevised free ii -S 0lf'5fflf'lf!,Q'-- FWF - iff: -L-flggfww I SEE FOR YOURSELF lN 2 MINUTES . . . ATLANTIC SERVICE Michael - East Union Roads CHECK YOUR NEEDS lj Improved gas mileag lj Faster, easier startin III Quicker, smoother :EJ r get-away. lj Better highway performance. lj Smoother running. an i' ir 'k I me-:r t fi' COMPARE the picture on the scop the picture on our Dial-Chek. Then you'll for yourself the actual tion of your engine. 4 4 -V- MAKE THESE CHECKS: FRANK'S Faulty coils, condenser versed polarity, cam defective points, sh plugs, wrong plug gap, resistance in plugs, hig sion cables. Corner of COIfax 5-'I385 . , fi X Sister s Corner Bakery QQRQQQ 0 Teddy plucinskys Garage and Groceries ' 7' Expert Motor, Body, Fender Repairs . . . Corner of Saxonburg Blvd. and Baiidford Road 3 5 9 Vd- ToM DlNEFF, Proprietor C0lfax 5-1350 Allegheny ACM Colfax M MERV and BOB'S GARAGE Bairdford Road Front Alignment and Balance . . . Automatic Transmissions Official Inspection Station COlfaxix 5-3373 Bairdford Easier than you think . . . Cheaper than you think . . . LEARN TO FLY CULMERVILLE AIRPORT Bakerstown - Culmerville Road COIfax 5-1310 BENKE MOTOR COMPANY CULMERVILLE near the Bridge COlfax 5-2090 RAMBLER continues to be the car that's easiest to handle, West Deer's Oldest and Most Reliable Dealer the car with highest re-sale value, the car that gives you in New and Used Cars more miles per gallon. We were proud to provide a new Rambler to serve as the official student driving instruc- tion car at West Deer High School for the second con- secutive year. Congratula- tions to all of you who earned your driver's license this year and to your instruc- tor, Mr. Unites, for a fine iob. lT'S RAIVIBLER FOR '60 f The New Standard of Basic Excellence . . FOR QUALITY PRINTING lmervulle, Russellton, Cheswlck T . C . . . Letterpress . . . LITHOGRAPHY ranslt ornpany . . . Book Matches . . . Calendars . . . Salesbooks . . . Shop Forms Garage and Office in Culmerville COIfax 5-2210 Chartered Service Available for all Occasions Advertising, Novelties EDWARD BIEHL Magill Heights COlfax 5-1495 CENTRAL MOTORS Sales and Service Brokers for CCNSOLARO BROTHERS PLYMOUTH . . . Desoto . . .VALIANT DEALER Always the best deal possible on New and Used Cars. Culmerville COlfax 5-1955 ALL MAKES OF NEW CARS HUDAK --- W AIN STREET RUSSELL1-ON READY MIXED CONCRETE Baiidford CEMENT - MORTAR Qnd Bdirdfdrd Road COW 54900 STEEL WINDOWS SEPTIC TANKS C0'f X 5-2677 Congratulations to Another Great Graduating Class . . . PALMER'S DRUG STORE FOR ALL PRESCRIPTIONS . . FOR ALL GENERAL RUSSELLTON COlfax 5-1632 NEEDS W ' .. '.i.g ' 9563 pi 1 f ' 'ilirileiipi if I +...... -..F-1 - - t .l. J if t R H' IEEM 15111 . llflllgm V 'IiIll: EEN! X-1 rib- BILL PALMER, West Deer '46 Pharmacist LOUIS CASTELLO W, L50 N 15 Your Local Agent for PAINT . . . WALLPAPER NATIONWIDE INSURANCE Automobile . . . Life . . . Fire H 'P 33424 Accident . . . Liability Color as you like H Office in Bairdford I l l Off' : H : G13 ' COIfaxI5f-31750 colm:nsE294o Rom 8 ' son Congratulations . . . You Finally Made lt!! BGS? WiSl1eS, SENIORS BOB and BECKY'S Fine Food . . . Excellent Drinks From a Sandwich to a Meal. Route 8, Gibsonia Morgan's Auto Service Hllltop 3-5435 Rgufe 8 BUkel'Sf0' PROGRESSIVE PRESS LETTERPRESS - LITHO PRINTERS 1814 East Ohio Street A COMPLETE LlNE OF PRlNTlNG FAirfax 2-6300 NELSON R. TONET, Res.: COlfax 5-3149 JOSEPH G. MAKUTA, Res.: COlfax 5-2485 THE PEUPLES N!-XTIUNI-XL HANK UF TARENTUM Brackenridge Office an Harrison Township Office l'l'I7 Brackenridge Avenue ' - Heights Plaza Shopping Center! Brackenridge, Pa. f ' Natrona Heights 'N 5 till! NW, Locally Owned and Managed to Serve Your Community Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation PHYSlClAN'S PHARMACY Exclusive Agency for WEST TARENTUM RUSSELL STOVER CANDlES 3rd and Corbet Tarentum EW AND USED CARS . . . The Finest Academy 4-9100 Union National Bank of Pittsburgh . . . I We Specialize in CHEVROLETS . . . Us ,X and Minor in CORVETS Tarenfum Office 7 Lower Burrell Office TARENTUM FINANCE COMPANY Nev M5 i 4, com-len THIRD and conssr it I TARENTUM, PA. H ACademy 4-5626 JACK GRANTHAM, Manager DON ENEIX Gm SONS 927A UNION TRUST BUILDING, PITTSBURGH 'I9 WEST DEER HIGH SCHOOL STANDARD RING COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS - YEARBOOKS CHORAL ROBES-CAPS AND GOWNS ATlantic 'I-0384 , , Xxx !! 1 Cooper Tlre serylce W I Sain Caruso Men S Weaf a x.: Cheswick It ' l The Name Brand Store 911913 F eeP0fI' Road Acmefonia ARROW SHIRTS . . . ALLIGATOR RAINWEA Distributor of GOODYEAR 81 MOHAWK TIRES EXIDE BATTERIES Recapping Our Specialty Known throughout the Valley . . . nAN's sAR-B-Q Freeport Road, Acmetonia GOOD FOOD . . .SERVED JUST RIGHT Best Wishes, SENIORS THOROFARE MARKET Route 28 Cheswick Broad 4-9938 PURITAN SPORTSWEAR Order Your Tuxedos for Proms and Wedding Open Evenings BRoad 4-5 Joe Jack's Auto S and Mobil Hom itil? -1...--a-nav-l To Save Dough . . . See J RD2, Sarver FLanders 3 -'I Congratulations and Good Luck to the SENIORS of West Deer Twp. High School POWER CITY MOTORS 500 Pittsburgh Street, Springdale BRoad 4-5I'I3 BRoad 4-5 L. BALDUS DEPARTMENT STORE 800 PITTSBURGH STREET, SPRINGDALE I60 BRUCE MURPHY, Manager INVITATIONS . . . RAI Y ZWCGCAILL Invitations . . . Wedding, Social, Napkins, etc. REAGHARD DRIVE RD 2, CHESWICK COIfox 5-T044 Also personal and business rubber stamps Best Wishes to Our West Deer Friends THE MERCHANTS OF FINE FURNITURE . . . DISCOUNT PRICES SHOPPING CENTER ute 28 Natrona Heights Tarenwm .f4ufogralaA5 I6l Help Us, Help Yourself - Buy from These Merchants On this page, as well as on the pre-ceding pages, are the names and locations of area mer- chants who made production of this 1960 Caalagia possible. Through their financial help, students at West Deer High School were able to obtain copies of their very own yearbook at a reasonable price. Without the aid of these merchants, price of the yearbgnok would have cost each individual student 8.00 over For that reason, and many others, the Coalagra staff is urging all students and their families and IN THE BAIRDFORD AREA, patronize - H.. M. KANARY Hot Point Appliances 81 TV Repair CO. 5-1056 MARGARET'S BEAUTY SHOP Saxonburg Blvd. - Bairdford Rd. CO. 5-1337 MERV and BOB'S GARAGE Bairdford Rd. CO. 5-3373 PAINTER'S MARKET CO. 5-1056 G 81 G CAFE I + + IN THE CURTISVILLE AREA, patronize - DAVIS SUPER MARKET ELIO TABACCHl'S BARBER SHOP DALSON'S CAFE PARKER'S CAFE FOUST and ROOSE CAFE + + + IN THE HIGH SCHOOL, EAST UNION AREAS, patronize -- IDEAL DAIRY 8. LUNCHEONETTE REID'S BOWLING LANES Co MICHAEL BROS. NURSERY:o BROWNIE'S ESSO STATIOISK STANICH'S CAFE DICK ROTH'S AUTO BODY Saxonburg Blvd., Allegheny Acres + + + CO. 5-1851 CO. 5-1834 . 5-1139 . 5-2990 . 5-1222 . 5-1371 IN THE CULMERVILLE AREA, patronize - R. N. NORRIS General Merchandise and Feed CO. 5-2023 KRAVITZ'S CAFE co. 5-2563 l62 friends to patronize these merchants when the need arises. In all cases you will find that those listed here are little merchants with a big heart. Coalagra salesmen found them all to be courteous, reputable, and outstanding in their service. So, you will be doing yourself, your yearbook, and your merchants a big favor if you purchase from those listed here - and don't forget to men- tion to the merchant that you saw his ad in the 1960 West Deer High School Coalagra. TURK'S JEWELERS Allison Park HI. 6-1212 + + + IN THE RUSSELLTON AREA, patronize - HARRY KON'DRICK'S GARAGE Rural Ridge CO. 5-1139 CAROLlNE'S CAFE Main Street CECCHINI SHOE REPAIR Main Street CO. 5-1853 FARRASSO'S DISTRIBUTORS Main Street FREEDMAN'S LUMBER CO.. co. 5-1531 LEKSE FLOOR SERVICE Floor Sanding Finishing Covering CO. 5-2251 KADUK'S' GARAGE CO. 5-1490 J. R. MONTGOMERY and SON Real Estate - Bonds - Insurance CO. 5-2211-22 PASKORZ FLORAL SHOPPE Starr Road CO. 5-2567 ROCCO'S BARBER SHOP Main Street CO. 5-2203 West Deer Cabinet 81 Construction co. 5-1161 J. F. Sarver Meats and Groceries Main Street CO. 5-1855 ADAM TREVELLINI DISTRIBUTOR Russellton 542 CO. 5-2566 FLAT TOP RESTAURANT Superior CO. 5-3240 + + + IN THE SPRINGDALE AND CHESWICK AREA, patronize - AL'S SUNOCO SERVICE Pittsburgh Street ROLAND J. BERZ 900 Pittsburgh Street BR. 4-6655 HOWARD BORLAN D SERVICE 1201 Freeport Road BR. 4-9869 CARL'S PRODUCE 822 Pittsburgh Street BR. 4-9909 GIBBS 81 GIBBS DRUGGIST 912 Pittsburgh Street BR. 4-6611 LARCH'S FLORAL SHOP 915 Pittsburgh Street BR. 4-8050 THE LONDON SHOPPE Cheswick BR. 4-9292 MARIOTTI'S CAFE 516 Pittsburgh Street MAU RICE S. YEISER All Insurance 8. Reol Estote Needs 818 Pittsbur'gh Street BR. 4-6333 - 4-5910 MARY'S BEAUTY SHOP 800 Pittsburgh Street BR. 4-7494 NECCHI and ELNA SEWING CTR. Cheswick BR. 4-5700 TEO'S AUTO SALES 536 Pittsburgh Street BR. 4-9200 VALLEY PHARMACY Freeport Rd. BR. 4-6070 TONY WILLIAMS SHOE STORE 1415 Pittsburgh Street BR. 4-5200 'I' + + IN THE TARENTUM AREA, patronize - ART and LINEN SHOP 213 Corbet Street AC. 4-6333 BARCH'S PHARMACY 317 East Sixth Avenue AC. 4-6444 BERKEY'S CLOTHING STORE 307 Corbet Street AC. 4-2010 CAPLAN'S SHOE STORE 303 Corbet St., Square AC. 4-9210 O. DEVANDO'S GULF STATION Bull Creek Road AC. 4-9842 DR. J. A. FRIEDMAN, Optometrist 200 Corbet Street AC. 4-4900 HEMPHILL'S MEN'S WEAR 602 Lock Street AC. 4-1744 HOTEL PRAHA Fourth Avenue and Corbet Street AC. 4-9821 HUET'S DRY GOODS 407 East Sixth Avenue AC. 4-9233 MARVIN BROTHERS Harry L. Bear Real Estate on a 220 Fourth Avenue d lnsur nce AC. 4-2888 MASKAS and SONS 139 East Sixth Avenue AC. 4-6009 SAUL'S ARMY STORE 308 Fifth Avenue AC. 4-7010 + + + IN THE NEW KENSINGTON AREA, patronize - BEN'S ARMY STORE 968 Fifth Avenue ED. 5-5121 BLOSER'S JEWELERS 940 Fourth Avenue ED. 7-7300 CAN DYLAND 417 Ninth Avenue ED. 9-9375 CATORIS CANDIES 981 and 843 Fifth Avenue ED. 5-6241 COOPER BROTHERS MUSIC STORE 810 Fifth Avenue ED. 7-7624 HAID'S CAFE 856 Fifth Avenue KENMAR HOTEL 427W Freeport Road ED. 7-3531 LITTLE'S PHARMACY 422 Ninth Avenue ED. 7-7669 ARCHIE MILLER MEN'S WEAR 964 Fifth Avenue ED. 5-4212 MUSIC BOX 1019 Fifth Avenue ED. 5-6531 NEW KENSINGTON AUTO PARTS 855 Fourth Avenue ED. 7-7630 THELMA'S CLOTHING STORE 919 Fifth Avenue ED. 5-2281 TU RNER'S BOOK STORE ED. 7-6711 MARIO PULCINI Store-on-Wheels, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Arnold ED. 7-6000 + + + IN THE RICHLAND AND ROUTE 8 AREA, patronize - II'IA:BERLEIN'S GARAGE HECKERT'S HARDWARE STORE Bakerstown HI. 3-3650 HI. 3-3260 NORTH STAR CHEESE CO. Route 8 HI. 3-1414 RICHLAND DISTRIBUTORS Route 8 HI. 3-3405 RICHLAND SPORT SHOP Route 8, Gibsonia HI. 3-5574 163 Students Say Thanks to '60 Yearbook Boosters The Coalagra staff wishes to extend its sincere gratitude to all West Deer High boosters who helped make this yearbook possible through their generous financial support. Without the support of the people listed on these pages it would have been impossible to produce this i960 edition of the Coalagra. All at WD say Thank you, Boosters. lt is hoped that each student will extend his per- sonal appreciation to the friends and neighbors listed here. ALLEGHENY ACRES Mr. and Mrs. Miss Phyllis Emmel Mrs. Gillam Paul Vicks, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gregor Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Lampersk Mr. and Mrs. John D. Corbett Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Wetzel Mr. and Mrs. Benson Hoover Mr. and Mrs. Edward Walewaki Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heller Marlene Tedesco '56 Anthony Lamperski, Sr. L. B. Tubau h Grocery Store Mr i,J Q . and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. . and Mrs Albert Alexander Edward S. Lytle Thomas W. Evans Clarence H. Miller Peter Fischer Fred Beaufort Mervin K. Eyer Roy Parker R. E. Lewis Joseph Burdek Edward S. Storey Harry Mull Earl Stout Mr . Mrs. Joyce Stout Simpson '55 Mr. C. J. Haas Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. + Sam Pidhirny Frank A. Farkus, Jr Charles Ocvirk Mrs. Pat Wa rd Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Gaston Bob Sukanovich '54 Mrs. Francis Nicholson Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Rev. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pompe Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shelestak John Sciolla, Sr. John Sciolla, Jr. Dan Vorsmarty Mervin Grunden James Eversole William Burke Alvin C. Brown Rich Eversole Mark Ellena, Sr. Larry Tabacchi John Daman Frederick Burchell John Valentic James Cardone George Grunden John Adams Virgil DeMartini John Blaschak Ferucio Tabacchi Anthony Buydoso Andrew Tomsko Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Bryan Gladys Hess Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. William Paholich Ernest Dalusio Mrs. Dorothy Rusnak Janet Rusnak Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. '60 John Sabadlsh John Yanko John Tutak Matt Puskarich Samuel DiSanti R. P. Lapp R. E. Dickey Donald Heaikin Mr. and Mrs. Ed Walters Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cordier Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heck, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heck, Sr. Rev. and Mrs. Albert Beckes Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hall Vito Latronica Mr. and Mrs. A. A. McDonald BAIRDFORD Mr. and Mrs Daniel Ca'ka - l Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Buydoso Mr . ' ' . and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Marci Grden Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Phillips Theodore Raynovich Teto Tabacchi Louis Kirchner Stanley Paszek Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gray Herman Cushman Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kosdembo Helen Cajka '47 Mrs. Zetz Margaretta McCorkle '58 Chuck Allsopp '5l Jennie Malec '57 Mr. and Mrs. James Stoops Mr. and Mrs. John Pivni Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Pennington Loretta Penington Mr. and Mrs. William Eversole CULMERVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Adam Norris Mrs. Hazel Hice Mr. and Mrs. Howard Norris Mr. and Mrs. Don Hardt Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ekas Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Norris Ken Norris '49 Mr. and Mrs. Dwight H. Bryan Mr. and Mrs. John Paholich CUIRTISVI LLE Mr. and Mrs. Almeda Mustitch Mr. and Mrs. Hugh O'DonnelI Anton Prelec Charles Dockman Mr. and Mrs. Donald Piper Dolly Montgomery Mr. and Mrs. Lester Nolker Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lyle Barbara London '56 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hice Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leight Elia Tabacchi Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kristoff Mr. and Mrs. Richard Garvin Mr. and Mrs. John Filo Mary Rose Leggens Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hudak Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hudon John Patsko Michael Rainski Marie S. Blair Pete Pysh Mr. and Mrs. Harry Riley, Jr. Mrs. Russell Falconer Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Brudney Alex Kirchner, Sr John Victain Mrs. Ellen Monos Thomas Myers Mr. and Mrs. Mike Vasilcik Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. B. Moskala Mr. and Mrs. Michael Radage Sandra Czwalga Niel Florentine Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hohman Mr. and Mrs. Pennington I64 Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Radvan Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Boyle, Jr. Leroy Norris Harry Lassinger Nick Hromika Steve Ualah Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Victoria Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Al Sempl' Mr. and Mrs. Harold Norris Helen pofsko Harry Beef Sally Nolker Daniel Angeloni, Sr. Mr, and Mfg, Charles Mountsier Metzler Graznak Wilbur Rush Harmar Christy Floyd A. Porter Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. William Chambers Stanley Zachousky Walter Walkiewicz Anthony Slenkovich Micklo Ernest Smith Mike Bovankovitz Harry Snyder Rudolph Blainer Joe Bohatch John Nwranski Nick DeMartini Dom D'Amico Jos. Schuster John Shurina Frank Scopel Robert Hudon Dennis Conner E. Puzniak DEER CREEK Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Roesch Thomas Evans Joseph Merli Mr. John Unllom Mr. George J. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Rodgers Gides Howard Roberts Thalman Steve Hudak James Scully William Grass Frank Calderalli J. Colderolli John Pazak Paul Zalus Falconer John Makuta Miller Mrs. Hails Sr. Mrs. Zerebny Mrs. Rommes Ronnie Rommes Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Dwine Ernest Parrish Mike Makuta, Jr. Frank Primozec Mr. and Mrs. James A. Bucci Mr. and Mrs. Homer Craft Mr. and Mrs. Guy Tompson Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hamer David Kinniburgh Mike Proco Mr. and Mrs. Carl Chernan Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Leggens Mr. and Mrs. George Fero Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Truckly R. L. Byers W. H. Grubbs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Virginia Mr. and Mrs. Guy Tristani John Dineff Calderalli Clyde Laughery Marcy Lynn Angeloff Mr. and Mrs. Steve Matecka Rose 8. Francis Murray Mrs. Mary Angeloff Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Habuckv Frank Caldralli Samuel D'Amico Mr. and Mrs. T. Poslik Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Grandy Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ager '58 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hohmann Mr. and Mrs. J. Salvatora Mr. and Mrs. D. Salvatora Mr. and Mrs. A. Alexandrunas Pat Alexandrunas '56 Betty Allison Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kirsch Richard Beach Anonymous Mr . and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Clark Eugene Cruciani Robert Cleek Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wenzel Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr Ordakowski Deon Stiff Rudy DeKleva Regis Cral . and Mrs. Consentino Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mclntosh Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Doutt Dr. and Mrs. H. Fishkin Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dillner Mr, and Mrs. Richard R. Dahlstedt Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wood Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wood Mr. and Mrs. lra Wood Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Hutchinson Mr. and Mrs. Boyd B. McMaster Mr. and Mrs. Alan E. Over Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Norris Carole Buttyan '59 EAST UNION DISTRICT Mr. and Mrs. John Baker Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Knight Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Boch, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William B. Slish Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sobotka Mr. and Mrs. Oscar O. Rearick Richard '49 and Oscar '46 Rearick Wesley, James, and Susan Palmer Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Navarro Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Evans, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Karcher Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Hoburg Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mallinson Dorothy Jean 8- James E. Montgomery Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Michael Mr. and Mrs. Richard O. Michael Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Michael Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Gray Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Czwalgo Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Stanish Mr. Anthony Vioral Rev. Richard K. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Angeloni Mr. and Mrs. Frank DeKleva Jack D'Amico Mr. and Mrs. Danowski Larry Labovick Mr. and Mrs. Harold Chambers Mr. and Mrs. George Cingle Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tano Andrew Yakim Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bergensky Mr. and Mrs. James McCauley Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Walker Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Hausele Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Griffith William Hosking John ond Clark Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jaloski Mr. and Mrs. John Wilkosz Mr. and Mrs. Louis Reseta Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson MISCELLAN EOUS Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bogiovonni, Alpine Village Mr. and Mrs. Martin Polc, Orchard Park Miss Marie Casper, Pittsburgh Delores Criner, RD 3, Tarentum Schroths' Interior Decorating, Tarentum R. A. Travis and Co., Tarentum Dr. J. A. Friedman, Optom Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cantonese, Amold Mr. and Mrs. David Stewart Joe Lamperski, Sharpsburg Mr. and Mrs. Steve Godlewski, Martin District Charlotte Crowe Patton '54 Howard E. Crowe '56 FACU LTY McBride Family Sylvester J. Hunkele Hawyela Family John Huppenthol Mrs. Ramsdem A Friend Mr. and Mrs. George Gillner Mrs. Ruth Buttyan Mr . and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mikus Glen Scott Mr. and Mrs. Steve Verbetic Mr. and Mrs. William Koynock Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Fleck Frank Slimick Harry Compson Family Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Bridgewater Knorr Mathewson Roy R. Stirling Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and ,Mrs. Large Loeffler Mr. and Mrs. Victor Georgic Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Klobuchar C. L. Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kienzel Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Manifold Mr. and Mrs. D. Kindler Mr. and Mrs. John L. D. Bassett Nick and Janet Ross Ted and Nickey Gall Theo. and Rebecca Gall Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tabocchi Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Cross Mr. a nd Mrs. Ben B. Cox Mrs. E. Brick Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Angeloni Mickey V. Vitkay Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cunningham Harry Siegel Christine Lambert Mr. ond Mrs. Leo Zilla Mr. and Mrs. Steve Formento William Utzig Mr. and Mrs. John Schuster MAGILL HEIGHTS AREA Bill Ondich '61 Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Johnstone Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dineff John Puskas Mr. and Mrs. Joseph De Kleva Charles R. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Nick Angeloff Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hoak Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jura, Springdale Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Martin, Bakerstown Rd. RUSSELLTON Richard E. Nolker Pauline Biber Mr. and Mrs. John Sobran Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr . and Mrs. . Joseph Gentile Micklow Anthony Catanese Matthew Grden James Graham George Hibner Mr. Walter Kustra Dorothy Herman Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Pauline Bibri Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bochek . Kinniburgh Walter Schustic John Krupa Mrs. Anna Grottenthaler Raymond Pompe Mr. and Mrs. Bizich Mr. and Mrs. Paul Antonika Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gruden Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kranker Dorothy Puskar '59 Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bush l65 Emil Hudek Ensign W. J. Mr . and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr . and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Bush '54 Sailock Buchanich, Jr. Gedraitis Remkovich L. Stepp C. B. Graft Edward Siekierski John Uchic Mr. and Mrs. Tony Simanetti Joseph Bassetti Joseph Yourish '60 Mrs. Alice Simonette Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Beitko Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tibensky Mrs. Julia Preisser Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Douglas Hill Abramo Marchegiano Logut Frank Trofnoff . Samuel A. Weaver Nancy Weaver '59 Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Nick Valerio . Joseph Hrobak Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gedraitis Vincent Farrasso Paul Tomiczek Robert Uchic Benny Moro Mr. and Mrs. William Cotton Mr. and Mrs. John Semko Mr. and Mrs. Felix McKeown Clxraldine and Cynthia Semko r . and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Reynold Grass Ettore T. DeLuca Eugene Maciak Walter Garbos Stanley Godlewski Leo Godlewski Carl Ostrowski William Dawson Mr. and Mrs. Francis McCaIlister Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zonarich Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Schiberl Irene Zack Mr. and Mrs. Husarik Mrs. Ann Simanetti Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Prishack Dorothy Valentine Mr. and Mrs. George R. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lawrence Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Edward Kaminsky Stanly Kaminsky Mr. and Mrs. . Andrew Youra Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Bradstock Mr. and Mrs and Mrs Donald Pussic Edward Duffy Mr. and Mrs Mr. . Anthony J. Arlott Mr. and Mrs. Simonetti Jacob Chelpanoff Janet Kaneski '56 lrene Calcagni Mrs. Mary G Mr. and Mrs. E. Paukocek Mr. and Mrs John Oswald Mr. and Mrs. . Alfred Tahon, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sailock rebeck Bruno Lutynsky Mr . and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Osele Arthur Proto Mr. and Mrs A. Capella Sara Pagni Mr. and Mrs Nick Gbur . John Micklo . John Kaneski Leonard Grandwalski John Kaminsky SUPERIOR Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr . and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs . William Edwards MF- Gnd MPS. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Lovic Marlene Lovic William R. Lovic Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edgar Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Paul Raynovich William Lovic E. M. Daugherty Stanley Stock Alex Turba David Neibar Frank Gorshin Stanley Gaul John Grill Carl V. Bertuzzi William J. Step Charles Gaurrich, James Ambrosi George Monarko Joseph Monarko Leo Pierce VALENCIA ROAD Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cushman Horrick's Market Julia Venesky Mr. and Mrs. Andy Laczek SAXONIBURG BLVD. Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Olzak Mr. and Mrs. Vincent V. Maciak Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wacker Margret Ziegler Mrs. Wm. Zacherall Mrs. R. Keegan Community and School Groups Salute the Graduates In the name of all students at West Deer High, The Coulagra wishes to thank the following school and community organizations for support- ing the yearbook. Their generous contributions + ALLEGHENY ACRES BOOSTERS' CLUB--Mrs. Dan Wagner, president, Mrs. C. Heller, vice-presi- dent, Mrs. C. H. Miller, secretary, Mrs. R. E. Lewis, treasurer . . . Meet 2nd Wednesday of month . . . Work for community and township betterment. + + + CURTISVILLE PTA-Mrs. Frank Pierre, presi- dent, Mrs. John Consolaro, vice-president, Mrs. Harold Norris, secretary, Mrs. Henry Morgan, treasurer . . . Meet 2nd Monday of month in Cur- tisville school . . . Work on projects to aid schools and promote desirable community-school relations . . . Some projects and events this year included buying of films, furnishing YMCA bus, fun fair, prominent speakers at meetings. I66 made this book a reality. The staff hopes all stu- dents will extend personal words of appreciation to all members of these organizations for their help. + ITALIAN WORKERS AID SOCIETY-John Schiolla Jr., president, John Grill, vice-president, Tom Morro, secretary, Max Colpo, treasurer . . . Meet 2nd Sunday of month . . . promotion of cul- tural heritage and encouragement of fellowship and brotherhood among members and friends. + + + LADIES AUXILIARY OF WEST DEER FIRE DEPT. NO. 'I--Mrs. Violet Erskine, president, Mrs. Edith Anderson, vice-president, Mrs. Ida Mae Long, secretary, Mrs. Connie Consolaro, treasurer . . . Meet 2nd Tuesday of month . . . Support the work and fund raising projects of the company which result in good fire and emergency protec- tion and community betterment. OAK VALLEY GRANGE 1462-John M. Lewis, master, Harry Magill, overseer, Mrs. Fred Beau- fort, lecturer, Mrs. O. C. Diehl, treasurer, Mrs. Harry Magill, secretary . . . Meet 2nd Tuesday of month . . . Encourage laws supported by national committee and perform agricultural aid and other community services. + + + RUSSELLTON PTA-Dr. Richard Kennedy, president, Mrs. Richard Michael, vice-president, Mrs. Felice Moretti, secretary, Mrs. Wm. Stepp, treasurer . . . Meet lst Tuesday of month . . . Work on projects to aid and promote efficient education and community support. Some projects and events this year included playground improve- ment, hot lunch program, savings stamp program, prominent speakers at meetings. + + + ST. NICHOLAS RUSSIAN BROTHERHOOD ASSN. I67 OF CURTISVILLE-John Paholich, president, Dan Carlock, vice-president, Frank Stecz Jr., secretary, Ted Shkuratoff, recording secretary, Wasil Shkuratoff, treasurer . . . Meet lst Sunday after lOth of month . . . Promote fellowship and cultural heritage. + + + UNITED MINE WORKERS LOCAL 3506-Ted Venesky, president, John Kucezk, vice-president, Paul Tomiczek, secretary, John Micklow, treas- urer . . . Meet lst and 3rd Saturday of month. ' + + + WEST DEER HIGH BAND BOOSTERS-Mrs. Glen Scott, president, Mrs. Charles Hess, vice- president, Mrs. Herman Dillner, secretary, Mrs. Roy Stanford, treasurer . . . Meet 4th Tuesday of month . . . Interested parents and firends who help the music department in every way possible -band camp, financing instruments, music, uni- form accessories, etc. + + + WEST DEER NON-PARTISAN CIVIC LEAGUE -Harry Magill, president, A. A. McDonald, vice- president, Mrs. Kenneth Langharst, secretary, O. C. Diehl, treasurer . . . Meets 3rd Tuesday of month . . . Meet to keep informed on current civic issues and strive for community betterment. Also, award college scholarship each year to a West Deer student. + + + WEST DEER TWP. LIONS CLUB-Oliver Diehl, president, 'Wm. Palmer, vice-president, Jacob Utzig, treasurer, Wm. E. Burns, secretary . . . Meet lst and 3rd Monday of month . . . Strive in every way posible to aid community, school, needy people through Lions sight program. + + + WEST DEER TWP. VOL. FIRE DEPT. NO. I- Bill Hazlett, fire chief, Karns Hazlett, president, James Hice, vice-president, Wm. Paholich, secre- tary, Wm. Shearer, treasurer . . . Meet lst and 3rd Tuesday of month , . . Community's first line of defense against fires and other emergencies. + + + WEST DEER TWP. VOL. FIRE DEPT. NO. 2- Russell Falconer, fire chief, Wm. Hosking, presi- dent, Ray McCall, secretary, George Grissell, board chairman . . . Meets Ist Friday and 3rd Sunday of month . . . Devoted community citizens always on call in case of fire or emergency. Their volunteer ambulance service considered one of the township's greatest assets. Both companies had one of their biggest years in fighting major house fires and potentially dangerous brush blazes. + + + WOMAN'S NATIONAL FARM AND GARDEN ASSN., WEST DEER BRANCH-Mrs. Joseph Norris, president, Mrs. Emerson Miller, vice-presi- dent, Mrs. Harry Arbuthnot, secretary, Mrs. Ken- neth Miller, treasurer . . . Meets 2nd Wednesday of month . . . Have flower show, help finance national scholarship, help scout and brownie pro- gram, award prize to West Deer business place with most attractive grounds. I67 A Administration .. Antler ......... Archery Club .,., Art Club ........ Art Department ,. Awards Day ..., B Baccalaureate . . Band ....,,,. Basketball .... Bowling Party ..... B ravettes ......,.. Bus Drivers .........,. Business Department C Cafeteria ..t... Cheerleaders . , , Chorus ...,... Christmas . . . Coalagra .... Colorguards . . . D Donkey Ball Game , Dance Band ....... Driver's Education . . E Eighth Grade ,.tt.. English Department . . . F Faculty ...,.... Football ......,.. Foreign Exchange .. Freshmen ,......, Future Nurses .... Future Teachers . . G Graduation .....4...., Guidance Department H Hall Patrol , ..4..,., . Health Department . . . Homecoming ..,,., Home Ec ....,.... Intramurals . . . J Janitresses 1 . 168 General Index ...8-9 ....93 ..,.90 ....91 .....69 ..148J49 ..140J41 .U 7679 ..106J11 137 122 .N 17 in 6667 ...U18J9 .1116J17 ,.1H.. 83 ,.124J25 ...9495 ..M so ..118J19 ,1.82B3 .H 69 .H 4849 .M 6465 ,. 11-15 96-101 ..,. 127 .1 45-47 1.. 88 89 .. 142-147 75 87 .H 72 ..104J05 .M 6888 ..12OJ21 U 17 Juniors ......., Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Auction 1..., Band ...r...... High Congress . . High Football . . . Varsity Basketball L Last Day ..,, Library .... M Maintenance Men . . , Malorettes .,1....,... Mascots ,..... .... , . . Mathematics Department . . . . Metal Shop Club ...,.. Move-up Day . . , , Nurse Physical Education N P Press Club ,.,, Prom School S Boa rd ,.... Science Club . ..,., . . Science Department 1 . Secretaries ..,..r..,., Seniors ,.,........... Senior Basketball Players Senior Dinner Dance . . . Senior Football Players . . Senior Officers ....... Senior Picnic .,...,,, Senior Night ,.... Seventh Grade ..,. Shop ....ti,,.i Slide Rule Club ..... Sophomores ...t...,. Sports Award Winners . . Sports Banquet ....., Student Congress . . . S815 ....,....,. Department . . , . V Visitation Day ..., W Wood Shop Club .... Y Youth for Christ Club . . , . 38-41 ...126 . ,.,. 82 .. ..... 81 ....,.102 112J13 150J51 74 17 ,80,81 81 62 .H 91 148J49 ., 73 .., 72 ... 90 128-133 6,7 87 62 16 . 24-37 , . 108 .. 134 100,101 . . . 22 . , 136 , 1 138 , 50,51 . 70-71 ,. , 87 1 42-44 114-115 . . 123 86 U 135 . 8485 90 92