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

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Dedication IN APPRECIATION-Louis Castello, president of the West Deer Township Board of Education, and Miss Lambert display the honor certificate presented to the depart- ing West Deer teacher. It is believed to be the first time in township history that such an award has been made, signifying the respect and appreciation all wished to accord this efficient and loyal member of the West Deer faculty. At right, Miss Lambert is shown receiving the certificate during a surprise presentation commencement night.

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Pages 10-21 ,. , Pages 22-63 . , i i Pages 22-39 , Pages 40-45 . Pages 46-51 . Pages 52-57 , Pages 58-60 . Pages 61-63 . Pages 64-133 , Pages 98-109 Table of Contents ,.,,..Administration Faculty, Personnel , . . Student Body . Seniors , . , . Juniors . Sophomores . . Freshmen . . Sth Graders , 7th Graders . . . Year in Review Athletics Making Wonderful Year mal, of course, means congested, jam-packed halls.J Another new thing at West Deer was the de- tention system, one hour after school for break- ing school laws. With Mr. Acciai as chief war- den, the system was accepted by all and proved to have its merits for a more orderly and elli- cient school procedure. Besides cramming for unit tests, mid-terms, daily quizzes, and research for term papers, the 1960-61 student found relaxation in movies and television. Best picture of the year was 4'The Apartment, while the Academy-Award winning stars were Elizabeth Taylor, for her role in But- terfield S, and Burt Lancaster for 6'Elmer Gan- try.', Many will remember field trips to see such extravaganza productions as UBen Hurl' or '4Spartacus. The world of the cinema was sad- dened during the year over the deaths of two of the most famous actors of all time, Clark Gable and Gary Cooper. If you were par for the course, cartoon shows were childish, they said, but dog-gone if you could keep from watching them. Huckleberry Houndi' was joined by Quick-Draw McGraw,'i Yogi Bearj' The Flintstonesfi and, of course, Popeye.H , While all these things were going on in our own little world, the world in general kept strug- gling to emerge from the terrifying shadow of tension which had enveloped all. Each day it seemed there was something new to add to the list: Berlin, Laos, Algeria, Castro, Red China, Khrushchev, Korea, more superior destructive missiles . . . the catastrophic ultimate, nuclear warfare. Thus, this comprised the pulse-the thoughts, the joys, the fears-of the history-making, rec- ord-breaking '60-61 term. The Coalagra has attempted to re-capture and record the spirit and vitality of the year in pictures and words. It is hoped that in the many, many years to come, you will be able to turn to your Coalagra and re-live the 1960-61 term- THAT WONDERFUL YEAR. The Staff This 1960-61 edition of The Coalagra was compiled, edited, and produced by the following: Editor-in-Chief ...,,...... Ellen Jane Wetzel Editorial Assistant ,..........,, Joyce Edgar Senior Business Manager ,... Barbara Grebeck Junior Business Manager .... Anna Latronica Chief of Photography ...... Alvin Hohmann Photo Staff: Bob Salmon, Ron Halovanic, Tom Griflith, Ken Drombosky Art Work ....,. .,,.....,. S teve Langiitt Faculty Adviser . . , ....... Daniel Angeloni . -. Pls . PK OTHERS WHO ASSISTED: Theresa Lamper- ski, Ron Lassinger, Ann Kinniburgh, Elaine Brooks, Gary Johns, Bobbie Grass, Sandi D,Am- ico, Joan DeKleva, Elaine Collier, Margie Cos- tello, Helen Gillner, Margie Klobuchar, John Merli, Rich Field, Dan Jones, Mike Micklow, Giovanna Montorfano, Jim Zachousky, Dee Brinker, Bev Rearick, Sandy Evans, Gail George, Nancy George, Grace Lewis, Anita Sonnie, Kathy Preisser, Bob Grunden, Len DeLuca.

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Dedication 1961 Coalagra Dedicated to Miss Lambert Perennially the problem of a good yearbook staff is selection of a deservant person for whom to dedicate a yearbook. Oddly enough, that wasn't the problem this year. In- stead, the dilemma was more on how do you say the right things about an individual when words are inade- quate in describing her past record of service to com- munity and school, of dignity and respect she has brought her profession, of kindly and humane perform- ances which are her trademark, of love and tenderness she has displayed for her students and they for this teacher. To her pupils and students, past and present, 'fMiss Lambert has emerged as a pinnacle of wise counsel and mature wisdom. Her friendliness, guidance, and efficient ways went hand in hand with her firm-but-fair classroom manner. She constantly demanded and strove for the ultimate in educational attainment - and achieved it with phenomenal success. To her colleagues in education she is recognized as a tireless worker and a leader in her field. Indeed, there were very few in West Deer Twp., young or old, who did not experience her friendliness, her abilities, and, probably more than anything else, her Christian motivation to give help and comfort in time of need. It was with regret, although understanding, that all accepted the announcement late this year that Miss Lambert had received a position in a Johnstown area school district, in order to be nearer her immediate family. 1 A The Coalagra felt the loss with even more nostalgia than most, for it was Miss Lambert, along with Mr. Monnier, who gave this yearbook its beginning in 1945, the year of the first graduating class at West Deer High School. She continued as faculty adviser for the next 10 years. We of the present staff look back with pride and distinction at the precedents and goals set for us by the yearbook staffs of the past headed by Miss Lambert and Mr. Monnier. All at West Deer realize that Miss Lambert will add even more luster to her scholarly and humanitarian ac- complishments in the years to come. We hope-and of course we know!-she will never forget West Deer, for we ourselves will never forget Hour Miss Lambert. The Coalagra extends the dedication of this 1961 edi- tion to you, Miss Lambert . . . our founder . . . our teacher . . . our friend forever. SPEECHLESS-Miss Lambert appears a bit stunned after being guest of honor at a farewell testimonial given by her colleagues. At left are some of her friends. At the right are Mr. Monnier, who served as a capable master of ceremonies at the testimonial, Mr. Burns, school district superintendent, and Mr. Castello, president of the School Board. Miss Lam- bert later was honored by several school and com- munity groups, including the Lions Club who pre sented her a bronze plaque.