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The CCPEEAGR l96O-6' 'Tloat Wonderful Year at WEST DEER HIGH SCHOOL WEST DEER TWP. ue. D. 1, CHESWICKQ PA.
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Foreword 1960-61, A Record-Breaking, History PLACE: West Deer High School TIME: School term of 1960-61 OCCUPATION: Student ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Completed 180 days of action-packed classroom work which marked another milestone in the long-sought goal of be- coming an educated individual. In brief, that sums it all up. However, those few words couldn't adequately describe the writ- ing, studying, memorizing, experimenting, test- ing, planning, discussing, listening, creating, and viewing that went into the year. Nevertheless, this was the everyday routine which accounted for the major happenings in each student's life. But in this wonderful year of 1960-61 there were countless thrilling moments which could never again be repeated. Who will ever forget the day Bill Mazerowski hit the ninth inning World Series winning homerun and the whole school exploded in wild rejoicing as the Pirates became world champs for the first time in 35 years. There was that morning in early May when every student held his breath as he heard the de- tailed account over the P.A. system of Alan Shepardis blast-off into space. The announce- ments of the safe recovery of the first American into space made him the envy of every science student here. The presence of Gianna Montorfano, a for- eign exchange student, gave all of us a once in a lifetime opportunity to, in our own small way, help to cement better international relations. The hard earned praise given to the entire school operations, including classes, guidance, oilice, and club efficiency, by the Middle Atlan- tic States evaluation committee gave the entire township particular pride in its educational in- vestment. For the first time in the history of the school, a Student Day was observed. Serving in various capacities usually held by the regular personnel, students were able, for a day at least, to assume some of the responsibilities, problems, and head- aches which every day confront administration and faculty. This was the year of the Presidential elections, and nowhere was enthusiasm more supreme than at West Deer High. The political gamut ranged from discussion of the major issues to actually going to a township voting poll and casting a sample ballot. To be remembered also will be the weather of 1960-61. An almost constant barrage of snow blanketed the area for weeks without end-and it returned to haunt even as late as April. Whether it was the Christmas Ball, the S8LS, a class party or even the prom, the wild-rushing to get ready on time and the sudden found en- ergy to do the 4'Pony,'i Twist, or even the HBunny Hop'i one more time after hours of danc- ing can be vividly remembered. Social activities during the year included banquets, picnics Ccome rain, snow, or, miracle of miracles, sun- shinej, and bowling parties. Several innovations were noticeable at West Deer this year. There was that one way hall traffic, complete with Mr. Kernanis 4'Storm Troopersi' to remind you if you were going the wrong way. The idea was discarded a few months later, and all was back to normal. CNor-
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