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

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1963 volume:

1963 Coalagm West Deer High School West Deer Township CR.D. 1, Cheswick, Pa.J Volume 19 Table of Contents TITLE PAGE ,,.,., ..A...,......,.. 2 -3 Barb Pawloski and Ed Hollo raise our country's flag to the top of1'Vest Deer's flagpole to begin the 20th anniversary year. THE YEAR IN REVIEW .......,..... 4-21 A written and pictorial review of all the signihcant events that took place during the 182-day school term. ADMINISTRATION-TEACHERS . . . 22-29 Although handicapped by the ever increasing, jam-packed school population, these educators guided over 1,000 students through a successful, productive year. THE STUDENT BODY ,,.....,.... 30-67 The 123 seniors are on pages 30 to 43: the 137 juniors, pages 44 to 493 the 161 sophomores, pages 50 to 553 the 187 freshmen, pages 56 to 61: the 194 eighth graders, pages 62-64, and the 194 seventh graders, pages 65 to 67. CURRICULUM .............1...., 68-85 The who, what, why, and how of that being taught in the X'Vest Deer High School classroom. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, EVENTS,,.....,. ,.... .......86-99 From this area of school life emerge the leaders, the participating citizens ol' connnunity and nation. ATHLETICS ,..,.. .. . ... .. 100-117 Although football and baseball just held their own, the basketball season made it a great year to be a student at 1Vest Deer High School. PROM ,.,,,,...............,.,.. 122-129 Cloalagra photographers didn't miss a scene at 1'Vest Deer's number one social event of the school year. GRADUATION . ..........,.. , 132-138 Complete, detailed coverage ol' that one day which stands at the pinnacle of a long and dedicated 12 years. BOOSTERS AND ADVERTISERS . 139-149 Don't forget a tip ol' the hat to these people. This book just wouldn't be without them. GENERALINDEX .., 152 XfVant to find it in a flash? Turn to the last page and the page number will be at your hngertips. 2 HI, FOLKS-Sharon Utcscher gives out with a big greeting as the school year gets umlcrway. F ORE WORD zoth Anniversary Year Leaves Memories for All This was the 20tl1 anniversary of West Deer High School. It became the year a jam-packed school enrollment of 1,073 students will never forget. On the following 150 pages is the official history ofthe 1962-63 school term at West Deer High. A group of eight photographers, an editorial and business stag of over 85 people, and one faculty adviser combined talents and dedicated work to preserve the complete story. It required a collection of 1,543 photograplzs and over 20,000 written words to adequately tell the story. What made this 20th year so significant? Well, to dijjferent people it probably was diferent things. Maybe one memory everyone will have is the frenzied joy we experienced when our basketball team won the championship for the first time in the schoolls history. Or do you remember some other aspects of life in that year? Perhaps you trembled as did everyone else in the world during those anxious moments when we seemed on the verge of war over the Cuban situation. Maybe you remember that record shattering cold snap when you trudged to school while the thermometer read 20-below zero. More likely, it will be those fleeting moments you'll remember most. The limbo dance.. .wig hats.. .love chains out of chewing gum wrappers . . . 50-mile hikes for President Kennedy's physical fitness program . . .Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra . . . the Beverly Hillbillies of TV. .. If these reflections come to mind from time to time, we know you will enjoy reviewing your 1963 Coalagra, whether it be today or 50 years from now when you chuckle over it with your grandchildren. BACK T0 SCHOOL-A wczml-lm-uking crowd of stnclunts rclurm-ml for thc 20th anniversary ll'l'lll ill Wm-st D1-ur. ffw. 11 TAKES WILL POWER-'Snlc was , ,133 .Ax x gvlling hack lo thu hooks. UNDER THE BAR-Everyone was dancing the limbo. Barb Stccz is going to make it. To her righl is for wus!!j Bill Rcith whose limbo-cr was off kiltcr. + .4 .:b t wi, ,R . gy .. g 'ah S 1-Y 1. X R T x V - xfxtxly ' QUEEN KATHY-Football Homecoming Queen. I . In August - September. . . Back to West Deer High We Come For Another Exciting Year Smiles and shouts, the joys of old friendships renewed, new faces mingled among the old-these greeted all as the doors of West Deer High School opened for the exciting 20th Anniversary term. A busy summer ended officially August 28 when West Deer continued its tradition of being the hrst area school to commence instruction for the year. This term also inaugurated the new 182-day session. For the past 20 years it had been 180 days. It wasn't long, however, that all settled down to the routine of classes and lzomeworlel Making the first out-of-the-classroom news was the beginning of football season and selection of lovely Kathy Preisser as Homecoming Queen. At after-game celebrations, a new contortion dance known as the I,imbol' was making itself known. Soon all at West Deer were trying it and doing every imaginable back-bending antic to get under the limbo bar. And who w0n't remember the top song of the month-a weirdy called The Monster Mash. It heralded quite a beginning for a mighty eventful year. ink,-of Y, -1 captain Ron Trcvcllini docs the honors of crowning Kathy Preisscr BREATH-TAKING VIEW-A science class studies thc magniGccncc of nature :luring tha- full svzlson in thu womlcd urcn situatvml near Xvcsl Deer High School. 6 I 5 f.. - . , . M: I ,..:-5 fi, W . Nl' .1 41 : 1 .V 'lj ,' ' - 7 .' H, A H N K I JV ,- ' ' . v' , ,Ls J Q +.4.Q.' 'A -' fi ' K ', n . ff' , , A' 'Y ' a ' li ,. xl.: 1. i N .-. Vai? ' I W 'B K, I 4, ' I 4: 1 1 . 1 w. I .,.,- if .,1x, gx x Qu THE PROBLEM-All thc world was concerned about Cuba. October Turned Gut To Be Awe-Inspiring . . ug MARATHON TWIST-Everyone lends support as Big Mike and Maxine Flynn prove to be the best twisters at the SKS party. LONG AND SHORT OF IT-One of the crucial prob- lelns facing the world this year was the length of girls' skirts. Here's a front row view of the extreme contrast in skirt lengths worn by WD girls. Happy . . Tense .... We experienced October, 1962, with mixed emotions. We were fascinated by the awe-inspiring scene of West Deer in the fall . . . the campus green with its smooth, velvet appearance . . . the majestic tall Oaks across the road gleaming in the sunlight, gayly made up in a myriad of colors in a hnal adieu to warm weather. We were happy for this was the month we again won the Antler football trophy, of the S or S, and of new friendships now firmly established. We were tense over the latest world tension. In a .startling show of strength and determination, President Kennedy issued lightning orders to blockade Cuba because Russian missile sites were being constructed with alarming rapidity. Everyone held his breath. Did it mean war? Only time would tell. In the meantime, every heart skipped a beat at the sound of planes overhead or when the TV program was interrupted by the almost constant news bulletins. Weather-wise, we watched in amazement as snow with a one-inch accumulation fell as early as Oct. 24. It caught the students without their boots and teachers without winter-grips on their cars. The month closed with another world- shaking problem: What to do about the length of girls, skirts which had just about reached the point of no return! It was a funny sight to see girls checking to see if they had an acceptable length. That is, if the skirt touched the floor while she was kneeling, it passed the faculty glance approval. If it didn't touch, well it at least passed the dance stag line approval. November Featured Pep Rallies . . . junior Auction . . . and Tetanus Shots!! Pep rallies, tetanus shots, elections, the junior Auction, Beverly Hillbillies, Thanksgiving . . . put 'em together and they indicate what we talked about mainly in November. The usual pep rallies and after-game dances were in full swing, and they proved to be the right change-of-pace for the daily classroom work. Most of the excitement was generated by the juniors at their annual fund-raising auction. After the traditional desperation, all ended jubilantly with the juniors clutching over ,ilI,300,prohts to be used for the prom. During the month the Cuban situation eased somewhat after the tension-packed episodes of last month. Nevertheless, the world still watched nervously as an unexpected border war flared up between India and China. Everyone was particularly interested in this month's general elections since one of our faculty members, Mr. Piazza, was running for the position of state assemblyman. Back at the ranch, any student could be found doing his homework f????j while watching the Beverly Hillbillies, the TV comedy currently receiving the highest ratings, and humming the hit song ofthe day, Big Girls Don't Cryf, 8 1 I er -4' M 4 dw -gg WE'RE THE BRAVES-Pep rallies wcrc always a lot of fun THE GANG'S ALL HERE-A spirit of friendship cle- velopctl at the fun-Hllccl dances that followed football and basketball games. 'l'v fl YAHOO!-'l'Iu-y say if you cxprcss wh:1l's on your mind ul lhc lilnc, il elm-sn'l hurl us much when you gc! your lclzunls shot. TV FAVORITES-Many :l pugc of nighlwork was duno during lhc yvan' while at thc sznnu Linn- watching thc- lk-vurly Hillhillivs. on lclc- vision. M 'Q' GOING ONCE, TWICE, GONE!-An antique Iuhlv mlm-s its hit all tha- junior Aurliun to help misc funds for ilu- prom. Nothing Can Compare With Christmas Time At West Deer High is HEQQY CIIRMTHA 5 vest UEEKM AND AWAY WE GO-jim Cunningham and Lynn White enjoy helping out with annual dis- tribution of toys and food gifts from WD stu- dents to needy families in the township. I0 There's nothing that can compare with December at West Deer High School. What an exciting and enjoyable month. Once again the rooms were brightly decked in their Christmas finery, and the halls and classrooms bustled with an incomparable happiness. Students from the youngest seventh grader to the oldest senior had a part in making someone's Christmas just a bit more blessed when they contributed food at the annual Tiny Tim dance, this year sponsored by the senior class. The canned goods, along with other gifts, were distributed by the seniors to needy families in the township. Revived this year was the faculty treat for the entire student body. Doing all the work themselves and footing the bill, the faculty members served up pop, ice cream, and cake at what everyone hopes will resume as an annual Christmas party. A festive meal in the cafeteria and the enjoyable assembly presented by Mrs. Williams' eighth graders highlighted the pre-holiday vacation events. MORE YULE SPIRIT-Emma Smith, Eileen Lekse, and Barb Pawloski were among thc seniors who delivered gifts to appre- ciative orphans. ,K - ' - gf- -...QI .f A N , W . - ?fA519i !-L A FROSTY THE SNOWVMAN-Iliglilighling lhc suzlson was thc enjoyable zisscmlxly prcscnlccl by 1-ighlh grzulcrs. gf:--2 CHRISTMAS WVITH MMR. K. -Mr. Kristohk and his lilllc clf bmlxly, jack Shiclds, add to thc festive classroom dL'Cm':itionS. xi I 4. .Wf+1,, 4' .S Q-11-5. ' FACULTY TREAT -Serving as Santa Clziusus this year wcrc thu faculty mumln-rs who rc-nvwcd thcir annual Christmas treat. 'X . 1- 8 O' GELQM gn-R-ai ill 1 ji Pi i SURE XVAS COLD-Georgian Bl2lll1l'l'SCl42llClll'S out record temperature on frosted window inside Room 9-l. Welre Still Trying To Thaw Out From january 1963 12 HERITS PROOF-Those sczlrf-bundled faces peeping :lt you belong to Kathy Venesky und George Drombosky, showing the 20-belmv-zero lem- perulnre on that cold Alun, 24th. in W LIKE THIS, FELLOXVS-Slcvic Stivvn-son shows his buil- mlics how hc solwcl thc problem of fold noses-just p m'au'muil's over your nose. Now thc problem is-Cold L .1 JN TAKES CONCENTRATION-Among all our other prohlvlns in jillillilly rclllzlillcd tha' lllll'SC2llHlblC duly of taking those' nasty mid-tcrm 1-xznninntions. just don't mention january, 1963-oryou'll Paul Grundy was the headliner of the mahe the goose-bumps break out all over month by winning the '63 American Legion again. Most people are still trying to thaw out Oratorieal Contest. from reeord shattering cold that enveloped our eorner of the earth at that time. Thernzometers dipped to all-time lows, eausing numbing air, frosty windows, frostbitten ea rs, and days when over 200 students were absent. Wfill we ever forget the day the merrury registered a cool -20 degrees outside and a warm '70 degrees in some of the classrooms? january was also the traditional mid-term exam month. With only three report periods left. WD students vowed they would really study hard t??!!j from now on. And when the exams were over, we relaxed a bit by catching up on some movies, including The Interns, West Side Storyf' and The Miracle Worlcerf' It was about this time, too, when the epidemic of wig hats was just about bowing out. The eontrajition. was a latest female style head adornment that resembled human hair. It looked so fantastic on some girls that most schools soon. outlawed wearing it to classes. That was january, 1963. Throw another log on the fire, Pop. 13 ln February . . . Uur Team Wins ln Basketball . . . lt's a Great Feeling To Be the Champs! T0 THE VICTORS-The WPI.-XI. trophy. That's what wc wamlccl. Senior players Bob Paszck, jack Grundcn, Dave McMas- ter, Rich Dickson, and Iinh Uchic proudly display it, the first in thc school's history. Some said it resembled Times Square, New York City, on New Year's Eve. Others remarked that it reminded them of the wild jnbilation when World War II ended. That's about the only way yon can describe the exhilaration we felt around West Deer High School when our basketball team came through to win the WPIAL sectional championship in February. What made it so signihcant was that this 14 li Q. N . i 4 ,X was the first time the school had ever won a basketball championship in its 20-year history During the weeks of championship play, there were celebrations and gaiety, the like of which was never before seen in the halls of ol' West DeerHigh. Our team had won.' . . . For the hrst time we felt what it was like to be a champion! . . . And the feeling was a mighty good one!! Ffarfg V 1 we NVE YVONE-A x iclnry pznurlf' in thu hulls Sprvzuls thc ncws. I5 Bobbie Wins Title . . Senior Play ls l-lit . . 'Be Sweet to Teachers, . All in Month of March ANOTHER PREDICAMENT-Sheral Brick tries to pull her- self out of this one, as Rich Dickson, Dave McMaster and Marianne Boch assist in a scene from the senior play, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis. CAN'T BE TRUE-Mr. Fortun and Mr. An- tonelli stare in disbelief at display FTA presi- dent Marlene Verbetic arranges on bulletin board in tribute to teachers. 16 For those at West Deer High School, March, 1963, was comparatively relaxed time after the emotion-packed days ofthe previous months. Except for a fezu of-the-beaten-path happenings, most students were fairly well settled in the routine of homework, questions at the end of the chapter, research papers, themes, etc., etc., etc. The one really bright spot of the month was the honor brought to West Deer by Roberta Grass, who was selected first runner-up in the annual jay-Cee Queen contest. Then, too, Mr. Kristohk made a successful debut as faculty director of the annual senior class play. This year it was a real laugh producing comedy, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis. With no Friday night basketball games to attend now, some returned to a movie viewing schedule that included such productions as Cleopatra, The Longest Day, Son of Flubber, Days of Wine and Roses. And if you didn't go to the movies, maybe you joined some of your friends in the latest fad-constructing love chains, enormous lengths of interwoven chewing gum wrappers. IN RAPTURE-The Cozllzlgral pllotogrupher recorded this ex- pression on the face of Bohhie Grass when it was announced she haul heen named hrsl run- ner-np for area jay-Gee Queen. ' 79 ' 0 , The social season and spring fever-with those hnal comprehensive exams thrown in for good measure. This is the traditional April around West Deer. The comprehensives are given as reviews of the entire year's work. They usually turn out to be real block-busters. In other events around school, most of the classes had their annual spring class parties. The big one was the seniors' dinner-dance, enhanced with an Hawaiian theme. Adding their names to the '63 Hall of Fame were popular seniors Bob Uchic and Barb Burns who were selected King and Queen of Sports. '34-.lL. Q 'ill i 4, ,f OUR MONARCHY-King and Queen of Sports, Bob Uchic and Barb Burns, rcccivc congratulations of Dave Scott, popular KQV UNDER THE PALM TREE-Seniors touch up dinncrthnct School Life Perks Up as April Brings on Spring Latest talk was about another new style being promoted by the girls. This one was a compromise between a skirt and slacks-called a culotte.', Although the style had possibilities, school authorities and the public in general felt they were a bit un-lady like in this current era of civilization. Thus they were banned for wear in the classroom. Baseball was re-introduced as a varsity sport at West Deer this year after an absence of several seasons. It was strictly a building season for Coach Vitkay's young squad who worked on the needed experience to put WD back on top in baseball-a position the school held triumphantly for many years. 18 sv ,. - , .2 --fl.,-ffl N ' FORISIDDEN FASHION-Cecil Sukolowski calmly models EENIE-MEENIE-Sometimes you have lo revert to the las! YL the worm-n's clothes fad of the year, the outlawed cu- sort in urmlur to tackle those clillicult linal compreluensiws. lotlesf' WAY T0 GO-Hen-'s one of the happier moments of the l4C'lllll'OllllCCtl varsity baseball at NVD this year. ll Final Days Speed By, Graduation Marks Farewell HI, SENATOR-Leroy Beckes meets Pennsylvunizi Sen. Hugh WE ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE-Class vailedictoriun Paul Stott in xv2lSlllllgl0ll after winning P.O.D. class I.:1w Day essay Grzimly addresses the audience at the outdoor graduation Cere- conlest. monies. The 20th anniversary school term West Deer High School closed with the busiest of all months, May. The month brought joy to underclassrnen as they eagerly looked forward to a fun-filled summer vacation, and a bit of nostalgia to the members of the graduating class as they realized these were the last days they would wall: the halls of their Alma Mater and truly belong. Senior Recognition Day and Coronation linielighted the concluding days, as Lee McDonald was crowned the 1963 Senior Class Queen, along with graduation day. More end of the year honors continued to pour in for WD students, including a trip to Washington for Leroy Beclces. Leroy was awarded the prize for his outstanding essay written after representing Mr. Angeloni's P.O.D. class at the annual Law Day ceremonies in Pittsburgh. Then all too quickly the school year was over. The final bell rang, students made their way home for the last time this term, taking with them the memoirs of a never-to-be forgotten year at West Deer High School- 1962-63. 20 NOW, MR. MARSILI-Getting that diploma was tough enough, conceded the graduates. But getting past the hzirrzissing faculty row was even tougher. ALL OVER-Mrs. Hcrmzm gives it the finishing louchcs. HOMEWARD BOUND-It si-cms lo 1-ml all mo quickly. Dr- .' V, ' ifgegiiivl Y . wi- ' L . .gf i M- J Q! 111' 1111111 Q11 'iii' M rl- , , -A.: --. , ..-- 1 Hgfihgw,-21 - lk K -1 as . A 1-f Y , Ania, ' -xmsq l KL ' ., 5- gf i. . s '-,A sf .- Mm: i ....4-'vi' ..- ,. ,. , whim .f- - s -rv , '- ,gs if I .14 ..,. .-.--9..- Wlilliam Burns, Superintendent of Schools Administration of Schools Calls f Untold hours ol' dedicated effort are put in daily, weekly, and yearly by the administrators and School Board ol' the XN'est Deer Twp. School District. This term, 1962-63, some extremely important decisions had to be made. For one thing, the district continued its unrelentless enrollment pace as more and more families moved into the township. The entire school district popula- tion climbed near the 2,500 mark, while the high school cleared l,000. All planning for the education of these individuals rested in the hands of VVILLIAM BUR NS, superin- tendent ol' township schools, BURTON H. STEVEN- SON, supervisor of elementary schools, and MAT- THEXN F. PETRINA, high school principal. Of course, all their decisions were subject to the School Board's approval. Extremely missed in our school administration was i I BOARD OF EDUCATION-Scaled, 5 Robert Graham, Mrs. Elinibclli Do- I ' 22 man, William Rodger, john Makula. Standing, Louis Castello, Clarence Nor- ris, Roberl Hallett. Administration Matthew F. Petrina, High School Principal tience, Ability, and Critical Judgment DR. BRUNO CASILE, former director of curricu- lum who last year left West Deer administrative du- ties to become a professor at Duquesne University. Probably the most signihcant event of the year was the announcement that an O.K. had been received for Mfest Deer to construct a 7th-Sth grade annex near the high school building. This was expected to greatly alleviate jam-packed conditions at the high school, built for around 500 and now housing more than l,000. Previous building plans for more class- room space had been blocked by county and state authorities pending outcome on various merger plans that were discussed in length but never got off the ground. However, the future for the school district appears pointed towards another era of success and eiiiciency, with an able, progressive administration and School Board to lead the way. RIGHT HAND CALS-The West Deer Twp. School District is a near-million dollar a year industry, And a large portion of paper work connected with that industry is handled by our cflicient ofhce secretaries, left, Mrs. Collier and Mrs. Kondrak, at the high school oflice, and Miss Lawrence and Miss Broglia, at the Bairdford school district ollicc. They're important cogs in keeping WVest Deer humming. ,Q Faculty lnventions Politics Twin I I What did they talk about in the faculty rooms during the 1962-63 term? Wlell, no doubt most of the conversation centered on Mickey Vitkay Edison, politics, how to care for twins in the family, as well as the perennial problem of how to effectively handle ever increasing classroom loads. MR. VITKAY could probably be labeled the West Deer Teacher of the Year. The amiable science in- structor made newspaper headlines with his amazing Kwik-hot invention that purifies, heats, decontami- nates, and carries water all in one. He appeared on several TV shows with his intriguing outdoor unit, as well as speaking to many interested groups. The Allegheny Valley Chamber of Commerce hailed the product as a distinct possibility for a new industry in the area. In the bustling world of local politics and public service, MR. PIAZZA and MR. MARSICO were names in the news. Mr. Piazza, who was the recent people's choice for justice of the peace, lost out in a bid for the state legislature, while Mr. Marsico gained immeasurable popularity even though losing the Ar- nold school district race by one vote. And this was significant: for the fourth consecutive year, a set of twins was born in a faculty member's family. This year MR. and MRS. MAURONI made the proud announcement-twin girls born in May. Other members of the exclusive VVD Faculty Twins Club are such illustrious people as the POWERS, the SEKANICKS, and the XNHARTENBYS. Which family is going to carry the double-diaper banner s Concerned Faculty in ,63 the coming year is the question! The new members of the faculty staff for the term were MR. KRISTOFIK, MR. DeCAPITE, and MR. HAJEL. They replaced MRS. BASSETT, MR. FOR- TINO, and DR. CASILE who left for positions in other school districts. Another pleasant addition was MRS. KONDRAK, hired as a secretary to help with the voluminous clerical work in the several high school olhces. In academic circles, WD faculty members had their hands full trying to keep pace with bulging classes and more and more papers to check. Very successful during the year were their several in-service training days, including the valuable English workshop held in the high school aml attended by all the teachers. Most of the teachers continued their quest for self- improvement and keeping up with modern teaching trends by attending graduate school and numerous conferences. The latest to receive masters degrees were MR. CAPELLMAN, MRS. PIAZZA, MR. SALVA- TORE, MR. VITKAY, while many teachers contin- ued to work on even more advanced credits. Throughout church, community, and civic phases of life, many MID teachers could be found in leader- ship positions. Some of these were MR. ANTONEL- LI, Lions Club presidentg MR. MARSILI, Lions Club secretary, MR. GRAFF, Civil Defense instruc- torg MRS. SCI-IUSTIZR, who had another article pub- lished in a national magazine, as well as being a leader with Duquesne University alumni, MR. VIT- KAY, chairman of the now famous St. Victor's sum- mer bazaar. DENO ACCIAI . . . B.S .... Algebra, Physics . . . Married, 2 children, lives in Lower Burrell . . . 9 years teaching, 8 at WD. ERNEST ANDRIKO . . . ILA., M.15r1 .... Biology, . . lives in Bairdford . . . I0 years teaching, all at WD. DANIEL ANGELONI . . . B.A., M.Ed .... English, P,O.D., journalism, Yearbook, Photography . . . Married, 'ff' one child, lives in Magill Heights . . . ll years teaching, f all at XVD. Re, gg. W ff -A' is VINCENT ANTONELLI . . . B.S .... Health. Science . . . Athletic Director, 9th Grade sponsor . . . Married, 2 children, lives in Reaghard Drive . . . I7 years teaching, l5 at YVD. 1 I, 5 'J ARNOLD CAPELLMAN . . . ILS., MA .... Industrial - Arts. Drafting . . . Married, one child, lives in Springdale . . . 5 years teaching, all at XVD. if. , - I A MRS. ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM . . . ILA., M.l5zI. M N? I . . . Alhegra, Trigonotnetry, Geometry, Advanced Mathe- - ' .. 'f fu .. . . . . P Q an matics . . . Mathematics Dept. Head . . . Married, lives ' in Brackenridge . . . 30 years teaching, l5 at NVD. 24 Al.l5I'lR'l' CIIRCIO . , . ILS .... Bookkeeping, Ceneral Ilusiness, ,-Nccounting Math . . . Married, one child, lives in New Kensington . . . -I years teaching, all at NVD. A. .-N. DliC,-NPI'I'IC . . . ILICII .... Science. Biology . . . lives in Vandergrift . . . Completed his Iirst year of teach- ing, .IOSIEPII DEI .-NZIO . , . ILS., IlI.A .... Ilnilied Sttldies, Senior Science . . . Detention Supervisor . . . lNIarried, 2 children, lives in O'Hara 'l'wp .... 8 years teaching, 7 at NVD. wwf y RICIIARD DIiLl'C.-N . . . ILA .... Social Studies . . lives in .-Nspinwall . . . 2 years teaching, all at NVD. MRS. KIOLIENIC DIGIROLAMO . . . ILA .... Spanish, i English, Phys lid . . . Ifuture 'I'eachers . . . INIarried, lives in Ilracketnidge . . . 9 years teaching. 7 at ' . DON.-NLD DIINIJNRCO . . . ILS., rNI.lfcI .... Metal Shop, lNIechanical Drznving .,., - Nssistant I-'oothall Coach . . . lN1arried, lives in Richland 'I'wp .... 6 years teaching, all at NVD. RAYMOND lfOR'I'l7N . . . lLIf1l., M.Ifd .... English . . . Married, -I children. lives in Cheswick . . . I5 years leaching, all at NVD. MRS. MARCARIH' CIRDNVOOD . . . ILIi1I .... Phys Ed . . . Youth for Christ. Phys Iid Dept. Head . . . Married, 2 children, EI grandchildren, lives in Deer Creek . . . I8 years teaching. I-I at NVD, MISS DOROTIIICA CLIEINN . . . ILICII .... Mathematics . . . Ifuture Nurses . . . lives in Brackenridge . . . 2 years teaching. all at NVD 'A' 'A' if -IOIIN CR.-NPI' . . . ILS., lNI.I.i1l., ALA .... Geography. Science . . . lligh School Civil Defense Coordinator . . . Married, 2 children, lives at Reaghard Drive . . . I7 years teaching. all at NVD. Q NVILLL-NM II.-Vllil .,.. ILS., tNI.I'f1I .... junior High Cuidance Counselor . . . Married. El children, lives in Lower Ilurrell . . . ll years teaching, I at NVD. MISS S'I'ICI,I.fN AIARIZM.-N . . . ILA., iNI.IirI ..... - Ncadenric linglish. Latin . . . National Ilonor Society . . . Iinglish Dept. llead . . . lives in Iitna . . . 2l years teaching. I7 at NVD. Faculty I su' it I.. . .I QQN S? 3, if it COME TO ME, LITTLE SPHIQROID-'l'he Scene was the always hilarious old-timers fat'- ulty haskethall game. Mr. .-Ncciai is caught rising the ancient Indiana College trick of enticing the haskethall hv talking to it in the midst of a nose-dive! Other faculty pros are shown coin- ing quickly to his aid. 25 Faculty WILLIAM KERNAN . . . ILS .... Yllood Shop . . . Stage Grew, Shop Crew . . . Industrial Arts Dept. Head . . . lives in Oakland . . . II years teaching, 9 at NVD. MISS -IOAN KRAFT . . . ILS., Ill.IftI .... Home EC . . . Ifuture Ilolneinaking Club . . . Home Ed Dept. Head, Senior Glass Sponsor . . . lives in Pittsburgh . . . I2 years teaching, all at I-VD. S'I'Iil'llI-IN KRIS'I'0IfIK . . . lLIid .... I-'rench . Senior Class Play Director . . , lives in Tarenttnn . . Completed his lirst year of teaching. 'A' 'A' 'k DAVID LAVRICH . . . ILS .... Shorthand, Typing, Notehand .... A ntler . . . lives in Russellton . . . 4 years teaching, all at XVD. AN'l'I'IONY MARSICO . . . ILA., IlI.Iirl .... Senior High School Guidance Counselor . . . Guidance Dept. Head . . . Married. 2 children, lives in Arnold . . . 8 years teaching, 3 at WD. -IAMIQS MARSILI . . . ILS., M.IirI .... History . . . Varsity Glub . . . Head Basketball Coach . . . Activities Director . . . Married, 5 children, lives in Russellton . . . I5 years teaching, all at NVD. 'A' 'A' 'k MIGIIAIEL MATISKO . . . Ii.IirI .... Algebra, Plane Geometry, Arithmetic, General Math . . . Married, I child, lives in Ilrackenridge . . . 2 years teaching, both at VVD. AI.IlIiR'I' MAURONI . . . ILS .... Instrumental Music . . . Band, Majorettes, Dance Band . . . Married, I child, lives in Saxonburg . . . II years teaching, 9 at WD. MRS. MARY MOLNAR . . . ILA .... Algebra, Mathe- matics . . . Married. 2 children, lives in Starr Road area . . . 5 years teaching, all at WD. 'k 'A' 'A' CLARENCE MONNIER . . . ILS., M.l.ill .... Chemistry . . . Science Dept. Head, Audio Visual Director . . . Married, 2 children, lives in Culnterville, 27 years teach- ing, all at WD. STEPHEN PASKORZ . . . ILA .... Science, General Math . . . junior High Football Coach . . . Married, 3 children, lives in Curtisville . . . 5 years teaching, 3 at IVD. -IOHN PASTOREK . . . ILS ..... A rt . . . Art Dept. Head . . . Married, 3 children, lives in Natrona Heights . . . 2 years teaching, all at WD. t ,. I 1 will S MYSTERY UNFOLDS-just what goes on in the faculty room inner sanc- tutn each day? That's the question students have wanted answered for a long titne. Now, an on the spot photo by the Coalagra cameraman shows the facts-they just read newspapers in the faculty room! Q J IX . af' 4-Z Will MRS. GERALDINE PIAZZA . . . ILS., M.Ed .... Librarian . . . Married, 2 children. lives in Curtisville . . . 18 years teaching, 2 at WD. JOHN PIAZZA . . . B.A .... History . . . junior Class Sponsor . . . Married, 2 children, lives in Curtisville . . . I4 years teaching, all at WD. XVILLIAM POXVERS . . . B.IirI., 1ll.Ed .... Civics . . . Social Studies Dept. Head . . . Married, 5 children, lives in Dorniont . . . 17 years teaching, all at WD. 'A' i' t JOSEPH SALVATORE . . . B.S., M.Iid .... junior High Music, Senior Chorus . . . Married, lives in Natrona . . . 9 years teaching, 7 at WD. WALTER SCHULTZ . . . Ii.S., M.Ed ..., Health, Phys Ed . . . Assistant Football and Basketball Coach . . . Sth Grade Sponsor . . . Married, 2 children, lives in Russellton . . . 9 years teaching, all at NVD. MRS. ANGELINE SCHUSTER . . . B.S., M.Eri .... Type- writing . . . Business Dept. Head . . . Married, lives in Sharpsburg . . . I6 years teaching, all at WD. i' 'A' i' RICHARD SEKANICK . . . ILA .... English . . . Married, 2 children, lives in New Kensington . . . 3 years teaching, all at WD. GEORGE SIPES . . . ILS., M.I5d .... Unified Studies, World Culture . , . Married, lives in Aspinwall . . . 18 years teaching, all at WD. MISS RITA TALIANI . . . 11.3 .... Business English, Olllce Practice, Shorthand . . . Future Business Leaders, Cheerleaders, Pep Club . . . lives in Magill Heights . . . 2 years teaching, both at WD. . .-H-YW -Y-i,-VYTFS. 1 Faculty FACULTY WIZARD-Mr, Vitkay, center, lVesl Deer science teacher, demonstrates his much talked about Kwik-Hot new invention to Mr. Lavrich and Cathy Bochek. The unit, designed for outdoor living enthusiasts, can be used to carry, heat, purify, and decontaminate water, as well as cook food. 27 Faculty G- BEST WISHES-M's. l i'tzz't center uzrs c'rut,ht tt bit unsuspecting nhen a group of students surprised her with a cake, complete with poetry, on her birthdzry. Helping her' celebrate are Flo Mrrliszewski, Terry Hudon, Derr IIr'udney', Velma Ball, and Mary Brotla. 28 JOSEPH UINITES Drrvers Educatron Marrred 3 children Ines rn New Kensington years teaching all at YVD MICKEY VITRAY B S M E11 Screrrce Herd Baseball Coach Married 3 chrldren lrves rn Bandford 8 years teaching 6 at WVD MRS JOAN VOSKAMP I A Englrsh Marrred lrvcs rn Ilrmckcrrrrtlge 3 years teaching all it HID DAVID WHARTENBY Urrrhed Studies ,,,,, Hrstory ith Crade Sponsor Marrred 3 children lrves at Russrnont I rrnrs 9 years leachrng all at YVD 1' MRS KASI HERIXF WILLIAMS BA Ii Mus 5. ' Fnglrsh Speech Teen Age Book Club Marrred Z clrrldren 7 grarulclrrldrelr lrves rn Clerrshaw yerrs teachrng 7 at MD MRS ANXABELLE YELOLISHAN R N School 'Vmmrg Cer! Marrred l clrrld lrves rn Indrarra Twp Has been XVD school drstrrct nurse for ll years LEO IILLA B A M 1 ri Phys Ed Actrvrtres Fund Marrred 3 clrrldren Ines ur East Unrorr area I6 years teaching I5 at VID MISS ANNETTE IYLINSKI Home Eco norrrrts luturc Honremaltrng Club lrves rn Natrona Heights 3 years teachrng all at WD ri. hd fi FA r-sxr-A I ' -e7Im.7'3w7,., tgi, P' ff P ,- ff , P ' X1 r., tr - 1-W Tn 0 Personnel! 44 7 K ELMER REED MRS. EDNA CORBETT ALFRED EKAS Maintenance Supervisor Cafeteria Supervisor Transportation Supervisor Able, l-lardworking Staff Keeps West Deer Humming VVest Deer High School maintenance, bus, and cafe- teria personnel were commended for another line year, although they were also hindered by a bursting school population, limited staffs, and aging equip- ment. One ol' the biggest losses of the year was the resig- nation this spring of MR. EKAS, the transportation supervisor. Mr. Ekas had won the praise of all for his devoted and loyal service over the tnany years. His position was awarded to FRANK BARLOM7, another of the township's top vehicle experts. A much welcomed addition to the maintenance staff was MRS. HERMAN who did an especially good job in improving the daily appearance of the building. Once more MRS. CORBETT and her busy staff successfully handled all chores of preparing and feed- ing an average of over 500 ravenous students each day. An eiiicient school organization requires the hard work and loyalty of all concerned. West Deer was fortunate in having these top caliber people on its staff. L. CHIEF CHEFS-These cordial people are well known to all West Deer students for they -,S have the big job of preparing N and handling the daily cafeteria meals. From left, Mrs. Grunden, Mrs. Simonetti, Mrs. Fedison, Mrs. Tomiczek, Mrs. Czwalga, Mrs. Baker, and Mrs. Chernbini. ,-. , 29 Z HE'S THE GREATEST-Bill Manifold earned superior recog- nition for himself and West Deer High when he was promoted directly from his junior year to college freshman standing at the University of Mississippi. He concluded his iirst year there with outstanding honors. CLASS BRASS-Conferring about one of the numerous class projects are the four students and faculty sponsor who led the Class of '63 in its successful senior year. From left are Don Bobish, president: Miss Kraft, sponsor: Bob Paszek, vice-presidentg Donna Orda- kowski, treasurer, and Lee McDonald, secretary. 30 Class I-las Abundant Share of Leaders and Achievers The true mark of a distinguished class is its leaders and hardworking members. Truly, the Class of l963 was fortunate in having more than the usual amount of conscientious student leaders anti scholars. BILL MANIFOLD undoubtedly could be rated the Number l product of the class. Instead of completing his senior year on the high school level, Bill went from junior class standing immediately into a fresh- man accelerated program at the University of Missis- sippi. His superior accomplishments there earned him further honors, including membership in the fresh- man honor fraternity, as well as a nice going pat on the back from his old classmates at YVest Deer I-Iigh. The coveted position of valeclictorian of the class this year went to a hrst class student, PAUL GRANDY. Runners-up close behind were MARGIE KLOBUCI-IAR, LINDA JOHANSSON, LOUISE REIBER, and JOYCE ARBOGAST. Everyone was mighty proud of those five. Much of the success of this banner year can be at- tributed naturally to the ambitious and tireless work- ing group of senior officers: DON BOBISI-I, presi- dentg BOB PASZEK, vice-president, LEE MCDON- ALD, secretary, and DONNA ORDAKOWSKI, treas- urer. And one hnal hats off, and without doubt the most important recognition of all, goes to MISS KRAFT, the genial class sponsor who had the en- viable task of leading the leaders. They all made up a dynamic group of young leaders at VVest Deer High, but you can be sure there's more to be heard from these young men and women who are on their way up. .., -Q-iq W.--6' , had NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY-These 23 students met the rigid requirements of scholarship, leadership, service, and cluirzicter necessary for membership in NHS. Front row, Louise Reiher, Marianne Boch, Louise Gezzi, Margie Klobuchnr. Marion Kenyon. Middle row, Don Bohish, nw: w,.,..... Seniors CLASS SCHOLARS-Leading the class with the mos! su- perior scholastic achievements were these top live stu- dents. Bottom is Paul Grundy, class vziledictorizm. To his left is Margie Klohuchar, runner-up. Others of the top five are Linda Johansson, left, Joyce Arliorgaist, center, :md Louise Reiher. All had almost straight A averages. Donna Ordakowski, joyee Monnier, Kathy Mzikutu, Boh- hie Grass, Lee McDonald, Linda Johansson, Joyce Arbo- gust. Back row, Rich Gilsou, Paul Grundy, Leroy Beckes, Norman Lovic, Gary Simonetti, Boll Cutherwood, john Siekierski, and Ken Sukzuiovich. ty E f f 5 xxx ,ig t 'A ' ll. , A I kat It V 3 1.,,r, .QFMX -1 ' Q1 31 ON HIS WAY UP- hiendly Kenny Sukano- uci was one of the dy- n uuic members of the Class of '63. A look at the recognition won by him proves he's a future leader in the making. Seniors Whois Who in the Class of '6 JOYCE ARBOGAST . . . Top student honors, Nat'l Honor Society, Business Dept. Award LEROY BECKES . . . Honor student, Nat'l Honor Society, Senior court, Allegheny County Law Day es- say first prize winner DON BOBISH . . . Class president, Exceptionally Able Youth Award, Honor student, Nat'l Honor So- ciety, State Senatorial Scholarship MARIANNE BOCH . . . Coal- agra editor-in-chief, Antler man- aging editor, Class play lead, Honor student, Nat'l Honor So- ciety SHERAL BRICK . . . Class play lead CAROL BUDZ . . . 6 years per- fect attendance BARB BURNS . . . Head cheer- leader, Queen of Sports BOB CATHERWOOD . . . Honor student, Nat'l Honor So- ciety PEG CHELPANOFF . . . Co- head majorette, Honor student, Facit Typing Award JIM CUNNINGHAM'. . . 3 years perfect attendance, YFC vice-president BETTY CURRIN . . . Honor student, 3 years perfect attend- ance RICHARD DICKSON . . . Class play lead LOUISE GEZZI . . . Co-head majorette, Honor student, Nat'l Honor Society, Senior court RICH GILSON . . . YFC president, Honor student, Nat'l Honor Society, YFC championship quiz team, Band vice-president, Math Award winner, Scholar- ship winner CONNIE GODLEWSKI . . . Pep Club president PAUL GRANDY . . . Valedictorian, Nat'l Honor So- ciety, Exceptionally Able Youth Award, Nat'l Merit Scholarship Hnalist, Oratorical Contest winner, PPG Scholarship hnalist, Math Award winner, J. R. Mont- gomery Top Student Award, Jones and Laughlin Steel Scholarship 32 BOBBIE GRASS . . . Antler editor-in-chief, Head majorette, Jay-Cee Queen, Honor student, Nat'l Honor Society vice-president, Band secretary, Typist of the Year Award, Senior court JACK GRUNDEN . . . AIC, Valley Daily News, and Post-Gazette Basketball All-Star teams LINDA JOHANSSON . . . Top student honors, Nat'l Honor Society, Math Award winner, PPG Scholar- ship tinalist, Scholarship winner MARION KENYON . . . Honor student, Nat'l Honor Society secretary, Band soloist, Class song composer, YFC championship quiz team, Scholarship winner DORENE KERR . . . Co-head majorette MARGIE KLOBUCHAR . . . Top student honors, Nat'l Honor Society, Business Student of the Year, 3 years perfect attendance GLORIA LASSINGER . . . FHA secretary NORM LOVIC . . . Honor student, Nat'l Honor So- ciety JEAN LYTLE . . . FHA president, Homemaker of the Year Award, Honor student, Nat'l Honor Society, FTA historian KATHY MAKUTA . . . Honor student, Nat'l Honor Society FLO MALISZEXNVSKI . . . NOMA Spelling Award BILL MANIFOLD . . . Top honor student, Nat'l Honor Society honorary junior member, Attended University of Mississippi accelerated program during SCIIIOI' year JOSH MCCALLISTER . . . FTA president, Movie Guide editor, 3 years perfect attendance HERE'S MY EXCUSE-Carol Budz hands an excuse to Mrs. Kondrak, attendance secretary, just to see what the chore is like. Actually, Carol compiled an amazing record of never missing a day in over six years of school. Seated, from left, are students who never missed in three years: Jim Cunningham, Betty Cur- rin, Josh McCallister, and Margie Klobuchar. Those with per- fect attendance for the senior year, standing, are Ray Baron. John Boris, John Siekierski, Rich Gilson, Susie YVest, Jill Hartz. and Bonnie Lager, Missing from picture are Bob Catherwood and Ken Sukanovich. -.1:L lt ,ii SHIPS OUR GAL-Everyone agrees there just couldn't have been a better choice for Miss Homemaker-of-the-Year than charming Jeannie Lytle. LEE McDONALD . . . Senior Class Queen, Class sec- retary, Honor student, Nat'l Honor Society treasurer, Seniors LOUISE REIBER . . . Top student honors, Nat'l Honor Society, FNA president, Exceptionally Able Youth Award, PPG Scholarship finalist, Senior court, Scholarship winner JOHN SIEKIERSKI . . . Honor student, Nat'l Honor Society GARY SIMONETTI . . . Drum major, Honor stu- dent, Nat'l Honor Society president, Band president, Arion Outstanding Musician Award, Senior court BILL SMAY . . . Industrial Arts Fair Award JOE SLENKOVICH . . .Scholarship winner KEN SUKANOVICH . . . Honor student, Nat'l Honor Society, 3 years perfect attendance, Law Essay Award winner, school publicity writer, Hess Memo- rial Student .Iournalism Award, Senior court, New Mexico Institute Scholarship, Valley Daily News Car- rier Boy of the Year Scholarship. RON TREVELLINI . . . Scholarship winner BOB UCHIC . . . Most Valuable Player football, Jay-Cee Senior Back of the Year, Valley Daily News All-Star Quarterback, Scholarship winner TOM WELLS . . . Industrial Arts Fair Award LYNNE WHITE . ,. . Co-head majorette, Antler business manager Head cheerleader DAVE MCMASTER . . . Class play lead JOYCE MONNIER . . . Honor student, Nat'l Honor Society historian, Senior court DONNA ORDAKOWSKI . . . Class treasurer, Miss FTA, Honor student, Nat'l Honor Society, FTA treasurer, Movie Guide editor, Scholarship winner BOB PASZEK . . . Class vice-president, Jay-Cee All- Star basketball player, Senior court, Scholarship win- ner KATHY PREISSER . . . Homecoming Queen BEV REARICK . . . Coalagra business manager ANOTHER CHAMP- Also bringing prestige the class and to the school was Tom Wells. His masterful construc- tion of a metal lathe earned him a top prize in the Industrial Arts Fair. if MAID OF MUSIC-West Deer High's most effective public relations item without doubt was thc beautiful singing voice of Marion Kenyon, another of the line products of our Music Dept. 33 Seniors STEPHEN ADAMS Steve . . . Russellton . . . Feb. 10 jOYCE B. ARBOGAST Joyce . . . Reaghard Drive . . . Mar. I0 HAROLD G. ATKINSON JR. Harold . . . Allegheny Acres . . . Nov. 4 CHARLES N. AYMAR JR. Charlie . . . Allegheny Acres . . . Aug. 18 KAREN A. BALOG Karen . . . Allegheny Acres . . . Aug. 29 S. RAYMOND BARON . in 4 Ray . . . Superior . . .july 14 W. LEROY BECKES Lee . . . Tarentum-Cnlmerville Road Area . . . Dec. I4 El.IZABE'l'H A. BLACKSMITH Q h Beth , . . Kangman Road Area . . . Nov. 28 DONALD c. BOBISH ' Don . . . Pleasant Unity Area . . . Oct. 25 Marion Kenyon Records The honor of having written the '63 Class Song went to the Hsongstress of the senior class, Marion Kenyon. '63 CLASS QTo the tune of For VICRSIQ I: The time has come when we have to say good-bye To friends we've made in the halls of West Deer High We saw football gamesg attended those dances, Our years at West Deer with excitement enhances, The Prom we loved that was such a big success, The anclion's fun and the greatest SUS, The trophy so rare gave basketball great acclaim, Our Senior Play's lasting fame at West Deer High. '63 Memories in Song A special chorus introduced it at the Senior Din- ner-Dance, and the entire class sang it at Awards Day and commencement. SONG All We Know. Q VERSE Il: The Dinner Dance that was fun for everyone, Those final tests always kept us on the run, Those days that we shared will not leave us ever, We'll part but our thoughts and our hearts will remember It's been so grand that it's almost like a dream, Our lives may be like a ripple on a stream, So thank you so much for memories ever dear, We know it is time to leave our West Deer High. CLASS COLORS CLASS MOTTO CLASS FLOWER Emerald Green and White Not for ourselves, but for all. White Carnation 34 ir T' V Haw I,:'. 'I 1, , .. BARBARA A. BURNS Burnxy . . . Pleasant Unity Area . . . Oct. 22 ROBERT L. CATHERYVOOD Woody . . .Deer Creek .. .june 25 MARGARET A. CHELPANOFF Peggy . . . Rusxellton . . . Oct. 31 JAMES A. CUNNINCHAM jim ...Pleasant Unity Area . . . june S JANET R. CUNNINGHAM janet . . . Deer Creek . . . Aug. 26 ELIZABETH CURRIN Betty jean . . . Allegheny Acres . . . Dec. 6 11 Q, MARIANNE BOCI-I Seniors Mare .... S' uxonlzurg Blvd .... Oct. 2 JOANN BORIS JoAnn . . . Ruxsellton jan. 28 JOHN A. BORIS Boris . . . Rusxellton jan. 'JS SHERALANNE M. BRICK Sl1eral . . . Russellton Nov. 29 DOLORES M, BRINKER Dee . . . Betty Lane Area Mar. 25 LINDA E. BROGE Linda . . . Deer Creek jan. I5 IVILLIAM D. BRUBAKER Wil . . . lWagillHeigl1ls Sept. 26 SUZANNE M. BUCI-IANICH Susie . . . Ruxselllon Sept. 17 CAROLYN BUD! Carol . . . Curtisville . . .May 14 it N-fv-I vt fi nf' ' Q, ,fs UGA, J 35 Seniors 1-vw 2. 'bf 'gl 1 5 NANCY ERSKINE Nan . . . Blanchard Area J . . Mar. 8 LANCE EVANS Lance . . . Middle Road Area . . . Mar. 17 SANDRA I.. EVANS Sandy . . . East Union District . . .Apr. 26 MA RJORIE B. FLECK Mag .... 9 rlzusler Road Area . . . Apr. 9 M. MAXINE FLYNN Max . . . Russellton . . . Oct. 17 LOUISE A. GEIZI jets . . . Russelllon . . . Mar. 3 HELEN I. GILLNER Helen . . . Deer Creek . . . Sept. I RICHARD -I. GILSON Dick . . . Deer Creek . . . Dec. 30 CONSTANCE R. CODLEYVSKI Connie . . . Route 910 Area . . . Dec. 22 36 SHERRY L. DEMBAUGH Sl1erry . .. Russellton . . .july 10 RICHARD E. DICKSON Dix . . . Reaghard Drive . . . Feb. 26 JOHN L. DLUGOPOLSKI Polski . . .McKrell Road . . . Feb. 17 GEORGE A. DROMBOSKY Butch . . . Saxonlmrg Blvd .... Oct. 7 D. RONALD DUNCAN Ron . . . Tarentum-Culmeruille Road Area . . . Feb. 29 RONALD J. ELLENA Ron . . . Russellton . . . Oct. 2 SENIORS LIVE IT UP-The Coulugra cunicrannzm caitchcs thc seniors cn- joying ai mighty pcppy bunny hop ut thc Senior Dinner Dnncc. Not sure what lo do was Cary Siinonctti, but hc survived by following Emma Sn1ilh's lozul. Class Functions Promoted Enduring Friendships z, ' 2. y. ,. i 6 -lt l DAVID R. GODLEWSKI Dave .... S axonlmrg Blvd .... Mar. I PAUL J. GRANDY Paul . . . linxl Union Arm . . .Sej1t. 17 ROBERTA M. GRASS Bobbie . . . Curlisville . . . Nov. 6 BEVERLY G ROSICK lien . . . Rmxcflllori . . .j1u1. 6 JOHN XV. CRUNDEN lark . . . Iinirdford . . . May I-I JILL L. HART! jill . ..1fl1Xl Union Area . . . Nov. 3 JAMES H. HOLLAND Hugh . . . Bnlcerstozurz . . . Feb. X EDIVARD A. HOLLO Huck . . . Tarentim:-Culmez-ville Road Area . . . Sepl. 6 LINDA JOHANSSON Linda . . . Allegheny Acres . . .Nov. 3 Seniors THE SPEAKERS-Relaxing after the American Legion Oratorical Contest held here are the live senior con- testants and the judges. Seated, from left, are Mr. john Lewis, former WD Authority Board member, Leroy Beckes, Paul Grandy, Linda Johansson, Dick Gilson, Bob DANIEL M. JONES Spike . . . Ilairdforrl . . . Feb. 5 THOMAS M. KELLY Are . . . Allegheny Acres . . , Feb. 20 MARION L. KENYON Marion , . .Deer Creek . . . Feb. 21 DORENE I.. KERR Dorn . . .Allegheny Acres . . . july 3 RICHARD KIRSCH Rich . . . Deer Creek . . . March 2 GLORIA KLIMEZEK Klein . . . Middle Road Area. . .May 16 MARGARET KLOBUCHAR Margie . . .Deer Creek . . .Dec. 7 THOMAS KOSDEMBA Kosy . . . Bairdford . . . May 12 ROSE MARY KOTTS Posie . . . Rusxellton . . . Nov. 11 38 . .-ix Q Catherwood, and Mr. Leo Boch, commander of the West Deer American Legion Post. Standing are Mr. Pettigrew, of Peoples Gas Co., and john Piazza, faculty member and ollicer of the local Legion Post. Paul Grandy's oration was judged the most outstanding. V Wav, . 1' .fa 4.1: X ., 1 rx ,JM ri-aff.-1 I . xtfajgggti f A BRIAN K. KRIS'l'0FIf Drew . . . Curli.sz1iIlc .. .june 30 FRANCINIE K. KULYN l r11nnic . . . East Union Area . . .Sf'fJl. 21 BONNIE R. LASER Jimmie . . .Middle Road Area . . .Aug. 24 GLORIA j. LASSINGER La5.vie . . . Culmcmille. . . Mar. 16 'I'HIiOIlORli A. LEGGENS Lcgs . . . Curtisvillc . . .Mar.18 EILEIEN N. LEKSE Eileen . . . Rusxelllon . . . Nov. 9 - I x 74. . , , X xx A' I X Nx xk. X.. Q 17 I fi: Q - n 1 Q S. Seniors ,R D . U ' 533' TT' ., A in GARY P. LOCKIERMAN George . . .Mngill Heights . . . Feb. 2 NORMAN A. LOVIC Mm1r!o . . . Rusxelllon . . .Aug. 24 .IRAN A. I,YTI,E ,l1'nnir '...MngiIlH1'igl1l.f.. . May 2-I KA'I'I I LICICN A. MAKIITA K11Il1y . . . Czlrfiwillr' . . . lfvb. 20 MARY I.. MAKUTA Mm'y . . . Clll'ffA1'illl' . . . l 1'I1. 2 I I,ORIiNCIi XV. MALISZEIVSKI Flu . . . 'l'nr4'r1I11nl-CuInu'r1fillrf llorul Arm: . . . Nov. 15 CHARLIQS Il. MARSIGLIO Clmrl: . . . Curlixzfillc' . . . May 30 JOHANNA G. McCAl.I.IS'I'liR jn.xI1 .... Y flX!IHfIIll'g Iilml .... Fvb. IS LIEIE A. MCIIONALII Mir . . .All!'glll'Hy Arms . . . Dar. 12 39 '+A 'Q Seniors D KVID XY. MfM.'KS'l'liR Mix .. .Dr'z'1'Crz'a'k . . .D1'r. I IUIIN MliRl.l ujflllflu . . . CurIi.x1fillf' . . . ilfrly 22 IXMICS D. NIll.l,l'1R jim . . . Magi!! Ilriglzlx . . . Fvb. 20 IOYCIC li. MONNIER 'flnynf' . . . l'lL'n.sunl Unily Arm ...I Izlly 22 IINY.-XRD A. MOR0 lfrIg1 ' . . . If!l.l.W'lllU71 . . . Nml. 29 Sll'1l'llliN XV. NAUY Sl1'w ' .... S Iurr Road . . , 0141.21 l IIONARD N.-KVARRO C11im . . . liar! Union Arm . . . May 21 fll.'XRl.l'iS NOLKICR ChmI . . . C1n'IixzfiIlz' . . .Aug. 20 S GENE NOVAK Gr'ni1 ' . . . Cflilll' Rifigf' Rodr1Arf'u . . . Srjrt. I7 l The Classroom l-lad lts Share of Good Times, Too PARTY TIME-Looking mighty happy arc nwmhcrs of thc Hf2HI1CKln advanced math class at their annual cud- of-ycur party. Mrs. Cllllllillghillll, class instructor, pre- svnlvcl girls with corsngos and 1-:ich nu-mhcr of thc group with zu sumll favor. Seniors arc, front, Tccl Lcggcus, jim Cunninghaun, Don Bohish, Donna Ormlzikowski. Second row, john Sickicrski, Kan Sukzmovich, Bob Czilhcrwood, Norm Lovic, Gary Simonctti. Standing. Dick Gilson, Ron Trcvclliui, Paul Grundy. joe Slcnkovich, Bob Puszck, Mrs. Cunninghzun, Brian Kristoff, I.incla Johansson, zuul Luc McDonald. lt was n class all seniors will long l'Clll0llIlll'l'. or , ,A X '.,7, if Nh 5 3- - 1 I E' iff G. . N I PATRICK K. PERNICK Pnl KA'I'Hl,liIiN A. PREISSER Kathy ANNA MAE PROCO Anna Mar BARRY l,. PRO'l'HliROIi Snil: BEVIQRLY I.. REARICK Bev . . . Ifnsl Union Area . . . joux P. REBRIEY R4'1u'I . . . Curlisville . . . . .. at X , 48 R as '5- . ,I x, 'bfi A ix . .Q . -I-,I .. 7131 I-1 'T X..- july I3 june 17 '...Curli.miIle . . . june 1 Dec. 29 Feb. 27 july I0 . . Seniors BEATRICE A. OLAR Bea . . . Curlixvillc . . . May 24 MICHAEL S. 0'MAl.I,EY Mick . . .Alllfglllflly Arrvs . . . july 11 DONNA ORDAKOYVSKI Donna O. . . . lWagillHrfigl1ls . . . Nov. 19 ROBERT M. PA I-IOLICH Bob . . . Tarenl11111-Cullnmwfille Rozul Area . . .May 7 NANCY j. PAPRISKA Nance . . . Curlisvillr' . . . March I ROBIQRT I,. PASZIZK Bob . . . Bairrlford . . . May 22 WAl.'l'liR C. PASZEK Wall . .. . liairrlford .... lnne I7 BARBARA PAYVLOSKI BarIJ . . . TdTF1If1llll-CIIIIIIIWTIIIIE Roarl Area . . . Ort. 13 VICTORIA A. PAYVLOSKI Vicky . . . Tnrcnturn-Cullmwuillc Road Arm . . . Aug. l'l ?'4 va 3 41 ,,..,ag'2? Senior? LOUISE li. REI BER Wcezzf' Culnizfrifille ..,. 9 cpl. 6 ROSEANN M. ROMACK Cookie Curlisvillc . . . june 14 ROBERT M. ROWE Bob . . . Hull Creek Road .... 9 cfpl. -I EDWARD C. SCOPEI. lid Curriwille . . .A11g.26 CAROL A. SICMPRIEVIVO Carol ffurlisifille . . . june I5 JOHN D. SIIQKIIERSKI Sk11xs Ru.v.vcIIl0n . . . DW. 26' GARY R. SIMONE'l l'I Simon Russclllon . Sept. 12 MIRI.-XM A. SIRIANO Mimi 1fIl.Y.Yl'lHOIl . . .Apr. 26 KIOSICPH A. SLENKOVICH jovy Curtisvillc july H WILLIAM j. SMAY Bill 1fIlA.Vf'lIl0lI july 13 EMMA MAE SMITH HEIVIIIIIIH . . . 1 11wn Haven . june I2 PATSY P. SMITH Penny . . . FIIIUH Hazfen Fab. 26 DECORATED GYM-Several seniors give decorations an Hnal touch prlor to thu clmncr d mcg -mu.. s AA 1 ffl I 6' 0 ,sl THOMAS I.. IVIiI.I.S Tom . . . Curtisville . . .Sept. 25 SUSAN P. INVEST Susie . . . Bairrlforrl Road . . . Dec. 21 LYNNIE D. XVHITE Lynne . . . Route 910 Area . . . Apr. 28 MARK A. ZEBRACKI M11rk . . .East Union Area . . .Oct. 16 JOSEPH E. ZENEIVICZ JOHN...Hl!171Cll!lI'!I.. .june ll FRANCIS IONARICH Fran . . . Saxonburg Blvd .... Aug. -l 2 f Q1 LYNDA I.. SOLOMON Seniors Lynne . . . Route 91UAr1'u . . . Duc, 21 CRAIG j. STEPHAN Craig . . . 1fll.Yl Union Arm . . . Feb. 27 KliNNE'l'H C. SUKANOVICH lx'1'u . . . Iinirrlforfl . . . Feb. I2 JUDY C. SIVANHART Judy . . . Bnirrlforrl . . . Dec. S ANDREA I.. 'I'II'Ii Audi , Culnu'n1iIlc' .. .jan. 27 RONALD I.. TREVELLINI -luggo . . . 1f1lA.Xl'HfUl1 . . . Oct. 2 ROBERT M. UCI-IIC Bib , . . Rus.vf'llton . . .Scjm 2 SHARON I.. UIESCHER HS,Il1l'07IH . . . Iffllgllllfll Driw' . . .j1m. 2 DIANN Ii. WAITE Dianu . . .Route 910 Area .. .April19 J.. 43 lf Juniors I is '-Sk. WN 1 CLASS PACE SETTERS-Probably the greatest honor recognition in the Class of 1964: From left, Nancy Hoff- any student could achieve at West Deer High would be man, Ann Catherwood, Virginia Kenyon, Marlene Ver- selcction to the National Honor Society in his junior year. betic, Carol Schneider, Jane Schroder, and Leo Zilla. These were the outstanding students who received the Exciting Junior Year Experienced by Class of '64 Tl1ere's probably no more exciting year in a stu- dent's life than his junior year. That statement was especially true for the Class of 1964. Of course, the climax came when all celebrated at the Junior Prom held at scenic Churchill Valley Country Club, Penn Hills. Behind the scenes of this successful prom were class projects which included the auction, car washes, bake sales, and dances. Leading the gang through fund raising events MATISKO and MR The useful items stored in the barns these was MR. PIAZZA, with MR. DELUCA assisting. collected for the auction were of PAULA GORDON, JACK SHIELDS, and PATTI TURNER. These three places soon became the home away from home for many juniors. This energetic group even held a fund raising event on the last day of school! It was a Farewell to Sen- iors dance, the first ever held. Although a great deal of time and energy was spent in class group projects, occasionally a junior was seen cracking the books! For the first time, physics was advanced to the llth grade for able students, rather than the previous 12th grade. Nine juniors won special commendations in the typing classes for reaching the 50-word or better mark. They were LORRAINE HALOVONIC, LINDA STUDEBAKER, BONNIE SETZENFAND, KATHY 44 WIENSKOVICH, DIANE ROKOSKI, DONNA LA- TRONICA, SHERRY VIORAL, and ELAINE PER- NICK. The students will never forget their English this year which seemed to feature Hamlet . . . Hamlet . . . and more Hamlet! Those who don't remember Ham- let will remember poetry poetry and more poetry! Some 16 adventuresome juniors struggled through the re-introduced Spanish class. To fulfill MRS. D's requirements for oral work, many skits were pre- sented. The most outstanding of these was a modern version of Cinderella, adapted, produced, cut up, and presented by EL NYPAVER, JUDY TOMA- SZEWSKI, JOYCE BOCH, JANE SCHRODER, NANCY DYER, NEIL NOLKER, and MARLENE VERBETIC. Bringing additional honors and credit to the class were: RICK TOMASZEWSKI, chosen to study ad- vanced chemistry at Forbes Institute, KEN DROM- BOSKI, awarded a scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh for his work on the yearbookg and NAN- CY HOFFMAN and GINGER KENYON, who par- ticipated in the National Youth for Christ convention at Ocean City, Md. Through thick and thin, the Junior Class members collected memories of events and friendships that will carry over even beyond the momentous senior year coming up. VIVACIOUS-Peppery Dee Rokoski will he leatliug Cheers next year as she was ehoseu hea cheerleatler hy fellow squad uleiuhers. EVERYONIYS CHOICE-Persouahle Linda Stu- tlehaker was the pifk of the junior Class to lht heauliful eourt which reigneil :luring lloine- Ctlllllllg festivities. le, in ,nunlpn 'CSV T-sf TAKING IT EASY-Anal why shoul4ln't they. for these l2 healthy juniors can hoast of not They are, front, jutly Puskas, El Nypaver, Ann Moskala, Millie Kratz, Mary Allison, Back, Larry tl l X,-I .. 1 Q I-. I . '1.....- L ,, Cuerrieri, Henry Boch. Bill lliehl, XValt pl'l'Ull'l'l. john Pitlhirny, Aloe Paskorl, l,ee Kirkpatrick, missing a single clay during the lS24ilay term, l'larrv Long. They were the only juniors to eouie through with perfect rerortls. THE ISOSS-Taking over as Antler etlitor-in-Chief will he Paula Gurilou. this year's society eililor aml veteran lllt'lIllll'l' of student publications at H'est Deer lligh School. AIMING HIGH-Bringing in more than their share of honors for XXX-st Deer High this year were Ginger Ken- yon, standing. anal Nanfy llolliuan. They were key members of Wll's championship Bible qui! team anil were also nzunerl to the Pittshurgli area team squad which participated in the national finals. fs? A.: 45 Juniors vi, X'W--:fy Tom Castello Rich Cale Linda Studebaker PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY El Nypaver TREASURER Class of1964 - The Juniors K' s 1 ' S as l , ' N I , l Steve Adams Mary Allison Ron Armstrong 'A' F f 1. C 1 X . Xl . Pat Bobish Henry Boch Joyce Boch Q X I if . , ' I Mike Bridgewater Mike Broda Elaine Brooks c- K I -. r is- as .4 F-. i . I . l ' ' T 'T 5 , x XI A V ,Vw I I..-1,-f.r,z.'u.. Rich Chambers 46 jan Collier Sylvia Collier Cheryl Barlchy Carol Baumgartel Ron Bennett Cheryl Bohn .1 . nn X . Q 5, Bill Biehl Dave Bollenbacher Letti Bongiovanni Judy Bonovitz i .Al Tim Burke Tom Buttyan Joe Bzorek Ann Catherwood xx L , 5- , ' '- .. n1 .ic I A YG. j I t v -,4, H y Q f A Ron Cotton Betty Craft Rich Decker Celia Dernus 4 vc Kon l,I'0llll!0Sliy Don Dnrochia Nancy Dyer C Dave lfalconcr nj 'V 4 V FP QL Gail Gcorgc Us X-1 Lorraine llalo C. iQ Barry lflcck K . X , Paula Gordon Q. we X vanic Iloh llallctl K' 8. I Mikc Horcliar Carol Hnclak 41 QU My 5 , is if fm ,. V -.iw . ' l'.:p12Q,,' ir14.:' .. - A A I Kun Hunter s cs 2 janet lfulircr 4 ti' Carol Gornick S. ,, r ,f N 'HA if Nancy Hollnlan x Patty Huilak Charlollc jackson Gary johns -I ' 'W UT- Us 4 nw Mike Eltcr Gcnc Evcrsolc -Illll Evcrsolc xvlllllil Evcrsolc Vg, Q s- ,' X. '- 'gk 9 fi. yt. ef! 5.21, u '.' gl lloh Garda Nancy Garripoli Nick Glmnr Bill Gcih I g 2. , if C -.. . l l '- 01 gs 5,Q,lx,,.- , Q , .,'Q.,k.,.42-y:3..7Qf:Iu.,3,, N 45, N 'N :E'1', 'i:5'l5:l ' Nx 1 ' 1 Marsha Grillillis Russ Grimes -loc Grill Larry Gucrricri HOPE WVE D0 AS WVELL-junior Class Presi- clcnt Tom Castello accepts thc traditional school key from Don Bolrish, senior prcsirlvnl, during thc impressive ccrcnlonics llclml on Mow-up anal Awards Day. Al llohmann v 9! W I Q aA, 5- l Holm Hucnnnc 'l'ccl Kamzalow 'w- 1- Juniors I Ginger Kenyon K . ,rt w' 1 Steve Langiitt A 6. 1 is-i' 3:75 g i' lg Earl Matko 64 'Kms I' I . Rita Miller Stella Nicolazzo U. -nr' '. 'WS Elaine Pernick 48 Ann Kinniburgh SC. Ron Lassinger J s .. A on TK Kathy McBride . 9. Qs- 1 'El lk W- Ron Miller Neil Nolkcr R' -.xi 3, - Q J. S 1 ,pk wif S13 , .1.- john Pidhirny 5. gpm 'i K X6N' ' i n Lee Kirkpatrick 1 -4 Dee Latronica . V gt. Q , Ella McHarg if , X P Shirley Mum Mary Lou Norris Walt Perozck or Ernie Koeberlein C5 1 x Harry Long 9- ,s X X.. Mildred Kratz '5- 'F Georgia Mnchcn M gr 4 in ix' W 3' ' Georgia McKinniss Allan McKinney .GJ .JK 1 .. N x X Sheila Morrison is l' Xl Q Ron Ostrowski is .-:J 3' i Carol Pivni x- -V it ' . X I ,ill 3. , -u Y jIb?'vkZ-',' -- fl .- S537--i':'fff 392952 s 's-N.,fIw'- iff, gig .. -W. v-'nd' '51, vm George Kuhisa Patty Lager N if- G' Q, . x MW. Carol Malone Marita Matcho Kathy Mellon Linda Miller Ann Moskala Mary Ann Musick Linda Nary liii Q , G , ' K x ' ti ,, K 1 WJ , R I joe Paskorz Sue Pcckncy Barb Pcncak 1 3 - -N.. ' 1- 1 , sq. ' ' Y' '- I L ,Qt .nwbl Fran Porter Virginia Proco Judy Puskas Dee Queen 5- jerry Reb rey X ,, :J ip 0 . Y - H ?v if 'IN w'- 'VY' . Bonnie Selzenfannl jack Shields Kim Stevenson Qu -.W 5 vd is dia its -in Sue Trnckley Lois Stipetic S Pat Turner cr Harry Riley Q E- . Polly Simonelti S. - Y I fr. VW Q H- ' V Frank Tabucchi 1 Al Vugnozzi ONE MORE T0 G0-These happy juniors were oflicizilly nznnecl seniors :rl the annual Move-np Day cernmnies. Diane Rokoski .i rg 5 flu Joyce Skurku L . i tw g ,YN 0 , M., ii-L V .M-. - .,,, Y A ,,., , Lil Tubacchi Bill Vcnesky x V 1 '! Carol Schneider . K Nancy Smith R iz- ,Q 5 ,t Lx l, g- ,K R '. KK. fbff Ed Thornton 6. Juniors jane Schroder Barb Semler .nn is ri- N X, . si xl M Bill Springer db- r.. Ron Slelln -A UH41 Judy Tomaszewski Terry Trevellini S ----- f E.- . ,V .,,. , , - H s Marlene Verbetic Sherry Vioral Bobbie Nlzxlewski 5, N 2' A tl l bi- ' . HU I ' P-- nfx.xx.VQ','li ' Yvonne XVells Kathy Wienskovich Rich Wenzel e, K A 'H - is ' X l an ' M In Rick Wilkinson Leo Zilla Den lock 49 Sopbomores A With visions of success in their minds, enthusiasm in their hearts, and a look-out-here-we-come glitter in their eyes, the sophomores made their first year of senior high school one to be well remembered. The eventful year started oH with the traditional SXcS. Most of the sophs pitched in and contributed their hard work and high spirits to make their first big class project an overwhelming success. Autumn Leaves, which provided for gay and colorful decora- tions, was the theme. The class extended a thank you to MR. ANDRIKO, their sponsor, for his help with this event as well as for his guidance throughout the year. Many sophs displayed their varied talents at the party, providing plenty of enjoyable entertainment. But surely the star of the show was good ol' CHUCK SWEENEY, being sensational as he always is. But the year wasn't all play. In the classroom, mem- bers of the Class of '65 really excelled. They somehow managed to finish their many projects, which included a term paper, an autobiography, and book reports fjust to mention a fewj and came out on top. QPPPQ The class could never forget the maps on which they arduously spent hours for MR. MARSILI'S history class. Those extremely outstanding were made by PATTY ZILLA, KATHY GARDNER, and JUDY GEORGIC. Also unique in its own way was DAN MARCINKO'S map. Dan made his out of a baking powder mixture, and it started to rise like a pizza. fAnd incidentally, it resembled one toolj MR. ANTONELL1'S health class will always re- member the day they administered artificial respira- tion to their fellow classmates. Fortunately, there were no casualties! Some other sophomores achieving individual recog- nition this year were JOHN PLESHA, selected as the new drum major, CHUCK SWEENEY, who ap- peared on TV, GLORIA BUYDOSO, chosen junior editor of the Antler, TONY PLESHA, first string player on the championship basketball team, LINDA MICKLOW, awarded a scholarship to Ohio Univer- sity for her outstanding yearbook work, KAREN REIBER, elected FNA vice-president, ELAINE PITTMAN, Pep Club secretary, and TRUDI HARTZ, named to district honors band. The Class of '65 participated in all fields with re- markable success. Their ambition and energetic quests for success marks just the beginning of what they will accomplish in the exciting years ahead. 'Look-Out-Here-We-Come, Sophs Reach Goals in '63 HOOKY PLAYERS!-Hitchhiking together fjust for the Coalagra photographer, of courselj are these sophomores who decided they would take a day off after not missing once during the entire school term. They are, front, jim Gaston, Fran Waldo, Harry Compson, Dan Marcinko, and jim Tedesco. The back row thumbcrs are Ed Belles, Dave Jura, Dave Ivey, Linda Halls, and Mary Fleck. fEd. Note: They didn't get far!j 50 Soplaomores DESERVING AN A -Among the IIIOSK creative maps mzule by sttulents in Mr. Marsili's history classes were those of Kathy Gardner :mtl Keith Bell. The sophs will long remember their work on that project. C5 kgs. X. L -...Qu was XVL-sl Deer Highs choice for alislrifl lm honors. SOPHOMORE CH.-KRMER-Tlle prettiest girl in the class is elected yearly to the Homecoming Court. This rear the sophomores gave that hon- or to 2llll'1lCllY1' Gloria lluytloso. BEST MUSICIAN-A sophomore, Trucli llarrll 51 . hi We Soplaomores et- 'C' Randy Girdwoml Len Brudncy PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT R Joanne I-Iilla SECRETARY Toni Grzybek TREASURER Class of 196 - The Sophomores -fa HE'S THE GREATEST-Charlie Sweeney, the sensational sophomore recording star, gathers an enthralled group of girls with his singing at the Billy Dillnei M ny llccli ind ILSIIC lN lrv :S F 'U - I SKS party. l'zirliculz1rly enjoying the solo are Lorraine Schwab, Dec johns, , , ' , . . . 1 . V . . ' v. 2. Ml E k il l i - , X 1 l X Vi Hal Biehl Bob Bhynk c :J 4:4 . ' ll Ed Buchanich Mike Buclmnich 52 Bruce Boody ,iq i, , rg, X 4 . ' '-'if E QA Jane Budz K tc .s. 2' ,1 E .E av, ',..f f.-'53 3, g Rich Boyle ,i Al Burns X X. . Barb Bridgewater Edith Butler Marg Alexander Paul Alexanclrunas Tom Anderson S' 9- ,4 1 , Q if 'Q' K NUI ' , P ' Erik lid KM: 1. .. Tom Ball Jim Bzillns y l N, T - Veronica Bnlog Q- . fl L AX f X All T 'l 1. , Dec Beckett Keith Bell Ed Belles 5' . F 't' ll i yi. I Q5 R Al Brocious Judy Bryan Sharon Bryan Gloria Buydoso john Chambers Noreen Cheskey Q A x Harry Commun g-. i 5. . .JL L.-'gp Belly Dillner G' .Ll ik, K Rich Fulirer G' X . I 1 Gary Graham 6 I Trurli Hartz AT THE PROM- enjoying dancing l - WI Cathi Crummy lloh Cunningham john Curry N O K s Donna Dc-Martini Kathy Dyer jim Feil .4 E .T - N R + X , I . E' I . xl X I Kathy Gardner Pat Garripoli Jim Gaston G M VE 4 . If E- V . K iv . , f i y S X M, T l f it Terry Gray Tony Grebeck Cookie Grebeck fb tr 'c' I as f fa G K .Or .h N, is ' ie .. AL Bill Henry Linda Hwostow Dave Ivey SOPIIS ill UIC pI'0Yl'l. Toni Grzybek and Marlene Shurina, with their dates, were among lucky N. -1 x , S' ii - G Q, f- fy. L , 2 mf N - . ll I ' Ernie Daluisio .5 Mary Fleck . Q G g ,t K Frcida Gaul y ' N I R , i Al Greenawalt K.. Paul jackson L Q' Bob DeKleva .. 4. 1' joe Fricchione .A Judy Georgie Nancy Grill S. l Dee johns 1 Wall Kaspryszyn Tom Kasu nie Q6 tn E-I . 1 , E fc' 95-. J ..- -f uf? ? me gals vt ni' l-Iileen Lassinger Ann Logsdon Rose DeKleva Q. . Rose Fricchione Sandi Gill 2' 1 I ., 5 Linda Hails Q. Q.. 1 Dave Jura vc- Brian Knight I' K Marlene Lovic Sopbomores ies.. X I ' xl rw 6 K ff an Madeline DeMein i- A 1 xfv- J. Nancy Fry Q0 'Q Joyce Godlewski gf Dee Hanchclt vx 5' v Nl .. ul Dave Kashlak Mary Kosdemba 5? Kal Larry Lucas 53 HI, THERE-Nancy Martinez and Frank Scopcl sccm to hc having xi lol of fun with thc anlnmn rlccoralimis al -y, lhv SMS. 1 96 - I HiIl'l'lL'l Xlnll 5- Xlary Paym' r john l'l1-slia 54 1 57 5 - ,N L ' 1 i Bill Murray l.vslic Nary Karen Nolkcr . W, C 4 .f '- t- ,' XNWH 3721 lib? Chris l'alak john Plllilk Ken Pclrnff 'liccl Plncinski lllarlha l'rnr'0 Don Pugachow Ann Lntynsky r- ' hi xii u Jnxx 23 f A 2 Dan lllarrinko Val McCnrklc llcv Nlicliavl 53 J, A , 'T ' Qf N l if l,cs Nolkcr Sue Phillips 'S r, I . l Jnc Puskar , s f s val S wr Nancy Mahnirk Miko Maknta Sandy Malone E' Nancy Martinez Paul Marlincl Ray McCall Q. ' Q., T' i ,ls 5 I -l y U' 1 i - jim MrlNInlIcn Nirk Mellon Gcnc Mcnnow 3 '57, I I.in Micklow Ik-l Mondinn jnmly Montgmncry If 5 - Q r 6. . Q Rich Oslrowski Belly Paholith Bob Paul C' CJ tv! 2' l I Slove Pierce l-Zlainc Pimnan Tony Plcsha 25 Nancy Radonovich jack Ruarick Candy Recd Dennis Reed Q - 'mtg I X . Renee Svxnper ,6- .. .493 jutly Snyder X '5 Char Surtlyk Mar Uehic' Gail Williams Q. 9h11'::k'fg1'r ' umu:'uigf nu L. m Stan Zawrotnztik 9 Karen Reiber S. 5 'I'oni Shoup 17- Dinnne Skurka NN esillig igii k 5 . j i in Tetlesfo Pnl Vnlerio 5, . ,I i jerry Xvithcrs 5. ' 1 P 9 Pill Zilla is Y.. L. ex A Pat Roeseh 1 is I Ron Slwlcstak Ralph Slztnisky lilaline 'l'hompson 4 E- 1'. R X l ' N 1. lid Vasilcik u S ,Kb Karen Zzxlus JoAnn Zoceki cs Linda Salmon ,WL s .l l . , Dan Schroth 13. - ,d, Dom Simonetti W, Bob Statnko t:- I Bill Thornton Q. Kathy Venesky V Larry Sintonctti Gene Stello L 1 ,t .' X Y . m ' Y A me ..- 'sl -- -4.3 v ' ' x . Cheryl Tibensky L 6 s i C ,Inn Virtnin I L 'C Marlene Shurina cf Gene Smznlcs ,Q 'x john Swniko ti. I llxt Hank Trevellini 5. Izl Carol Wagner Lorraine Sehwnb V7 s I Delores Snmy 95 Q, 4. ?. Chuck Sweeney I C t- X Carol Troyak E, x t Fran Waldo Soplaomores Frank Sropel ALA' Donna Smuliek 9 1 Dolly Suhan I X . xl l Mike 'Iiruekley bl 1 Fred Xvnlters PLAY THIS ONE-Putty Roesch harrasses disc jockey Dun Mnrcinko to play her favorite record. Awaiting an opportunity, too, are Rose lfricchi- one, left, and Diane johns. iw.. 1 I 1 N I J FUTURE ARCHITECT-Phil Berardelli is shown with the model home and detailed blue- print plans which won him the highest honors awarded at the Western Pennsylvania Industrial Arts Fair for architectural design. PUBLICATION LEADERS-Cathy Lynn Bo- chek and Roy Drum were important names in this year's Antler and Coalagra. Both were awarded summer scholarships to Ohio and Pitt University for their leadership. Nature Trail, Picnic Party Highlight Freshman Year PERT AND PRETTY-These three vivacious freshmen withstood grueling eliminations to become new varsity cheerleaders. From left are jan Pawloski, Beth White, and joan Fryer. There will be at least two major events the class of 1966 will remember from their sensational freshman year-the fun-hlled picnic-party and the construction of the scenic nature trail. The party took place during one of the first beau- tiful days of early summer, and the frosh really en- joyed themselves in everything from softball to sub- merging plenty of sub sandwiches. During the entertainment portion of the picnic, SUE HAZLETT and IRENIL GRZYBEK had them rolling in the aisles with their rendition of Out Behind the Barn. SUE STEVENSON and ANDREA MATZE also knew how to produce laughs when they presented a comical scene from the silent screen. The nature trail idea originated in MR. POW- ERS' active civics classes. Before you knew it, the freshmen, some 180 strong, sliced, stomped, tugged, pulled, and raked a beautiful nature trail through the wooded area behind the school. This will be used in future years by interested classes, such as biology and science. DAVID CARO will always be remembered in asso- ciation with his pint size tractor that helped greatly in making the trail. QUntil-a flat tirelj And then there was the smartly constructed bridge over the dry creek. Those ingenious engineers who designed the structure were TOM MISCHEN, STEVE MAHOLIC, and PHIL BERARDELLI, just to mention a few. Even the classrooms provided freshmen with plenty of memoirs to think about in the years to come. ,In T0 LEAD MARCHING BRAVES-After many painstaking hours of practice, chosen as new tnajorettes for the coming year were freshmen Mary Ann Geui, Kathy Nagy. Virginia Shelestak. Fran IIIOITIQ, and Pat lchracki. Iinglish they'll remember their commendation letters to some ol' the world's dignitaries and actors. Some ol' the unique replies included those received by DARLICNIC INI.-XTULIS, from Brenda Leeg TONY FILOTIQI, from Charleton Hestong SANDY DOVVN- INC, from Dale livans and Roy Rogers: AIANICIQ ORDAKOWSKI, from Richard Beymer, and RON IIUDAK, from Raymond Burr. The general science students made history, too. Some extra-special projects for the year included CINDY LACZICKS mineral farm, PAT GARBOS' incubator, SHIRLEY I5OBliR'S exclusive hngernail polish remover, and HOYVARD HAMILTON'S ever- erupting volcano. Although only 9th graders, the freshmen raked in their share ol' recognition in all helds ol' endeavor. Notable among those were COLLILEN NISLSON, winner ol' several distinguished art awards, JIM DOYVNING and PHIL BICRARDICLLI, winners in the vocational arts XVestern Pennsylvania competi- tion, CATHY LYNN BOCI-IIQK and ROY DRUM, awarded scholarships to Ohio University and Pitt University respectively, for being the outstanding Coalagra stalf members ol' the year, and LINDA CRAIGIIEAD and MIKIC CASTON, top algebra student awards. CAROL ISOCK, SANDY NVEIDMAN, SUIL STIQ- VICNSON, and SUIC ALLISON proved to be distin- guished in their Girl Scout troop and church when they received Cod and Community Medals, one of the highest recognitions awarded in the scouting program. All in all, the freshman year ol' the Class ol' IQISG will be well remembered by its members as one ol the best years spent at XVest Deer High School. Freshmen IN HONOR OF OUR LEADER!-Hardworking QQ frcslnnen take a break from their work on the nature trail to pose on Powers Memorial Stump, allectionatcly ll1llllt'tl in honor of Mr. Powers who originated the nature study trail idea. 'l'he trail will be used by science-biology Classes. 'TC-' MOST POPULAR-Pretty Ileth XVhite was the freshman choice to represent the Class of '66 as Ilomt-coming Court attendant. BUILDING THE BRIDGE-Busy as bees are these freshmen as trail. lhey work industrionsly to complete their famous nature study Al Alexander Ev - fox A x 3 V2 X r ' ff! Marsh Beaufort 6- i joe B0ll0Vlll ' C' i jixn Cnrmlune 58 2 N --Q., 3, Sue Allison Phil Berardelli Gary Bongiovanx R t . ,ll Karen Cassidy 5- . Q mi K Y C. fl 1 y -1.1, L. 5 . Carl Angclofl Joyce Armstrong as N A Q Q X , Y., , K, L' Ffh ' Carol llertnui Chuck Bidek T F- t- S ' x NNY Bl'0dFl Donna Brinker CC ' Os vgxg- 1 X K- t I yl ll Byron Carion Dan Carlock 1 F 'I Bill Rcith jeff lluhhs PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT A . 'R 5- mu Barb Slecz Beth XVhite SECRETARY TREASURER - I fs A Q is K ' 4 ' , . l ,' 'n lhqif- A 1 , f 1 H W' lr nf , Gary Atkinson Velma Ball Theresa Baron Georgi Baughman 5 3-' I ' 9 in . QI, . f 'a Den Bishop Shirley Bobcr Cathy Bochck Carol Bock R' x A '- N xlll M A X X X A Y Den Brudney Gary Buchzunich Fran Bzorck Pat Campbell , 'LQ -I +- A -- tl x 'ix , ' ' .I- -K 1 .. 9 F i Dave Caro Dave Chipple Gerry Cicszynski Sandy Compson sr, K Bruce Cooper Snndy Downing Y- -S x X JoAnn Fish Mike Gaston Tony Guerriuri ir, kit Greg Hogan C J Judy Jamison S' ,N fr A Lin Craighcnd Noreen Drag Dan Fleck Gr ,x Mar Gerashenko .. ..i. t M 1, Ir? E' 1 Ted Guzy zu! .. SAI , f' 'rt if 2 ,tl '. ,FE '!,j,a?f' I Dave Horrick S Pat Jewell Rich Daluisio Qi Ewa Betty DeKleva Nick DcMartini Judy Dcinbaugh Bill Divelbiss 33, Bob Field on , , . j. . xv ., K x xx x - 1 , v w LXR w Bgtry Dropp Roy Drum Pat Dugan Ann Felitsky . 2.1, I rw , w- g . g it B 1 qt H. -Q L t 1 N x t t W1 il Linda Flis Harvey Fornolf joan Fryer Bill Fulton L 1' , ' S' , 4. 1 1 . , -A 8, 1 . T ,C- 5 1i ..ff... - - f -3 lu A g - my K , eeenr X S '1iL.kN,,,'9724'v ' K.: X A X MnryAnn Gezzi Den Graham Bob Grandy Elaine GHKIICS I K 'vi' x ' as 4 -41 5 .fl ' ' 1 Y. l Howard Hamilton Cheryl Hazlett Sue Hazlett Karen Heck r 2, ' C' 9 C' :V K K LN .. tt .tg I y K t 5' R W l. A X , , X 3 .-'. . Randy Hromika joc Hudak Ron Hlldilk TCYYY Hudon Q. gg, 'A . K. I Joe Katkic Debby Kcmmen Karl Kennedy Wynn Kenyon Ted lfyula Y? joe Grebcck W or . tg' Y it . Syl Hemphill C' f Linda Hunter 5? I Jim Klobuchar Freshmen Q4 . lx xt X A x lx i jim Downing 1 1 ,Ng t f l Tony I-'ilotei K . t I ,N i X ', ll . Pat Garbos F4 I Irene Grzybck .gt Kathy Hodges 1 On 6 1 H-:. . X FC-tl l 21 Peg Jacob '- I l'4 .Ui Pat Kondrak 59 Freshmen :Q it ,X V - I 'A cus. M. X .I x Xl , H Q V Kun Krupzi Huh Kulik ' Q , T-- .lohn Less Sandy Leltrich K is -1 ' X . 1 , wfaYm,p1,. Kin hy Lyle Steve Maholic 4,1 3 N 6 l A s. ' S :--- Iv , 1 Ilnrlvnc Xlauulis Andi Malzc 'rf' v- 0. fri' L+ R if Gerry Mellalrg' jnyee Michael I 9 HEL i 3:5 lisl Miskcvirll George Milnr Killllb' Nagy Rny Navarro 60 1 Q.-' jan Kulchku Blilly Linnnlen S. X . X. l'ris xlillillfll 9 v tk. lg, 'x XM' Ron McAlce . X Shirley Miller .. . N I Pnl Munzirko f ,ix v N Colleen Nelson Cindy Laczck I Q I' X , -X,-A S- Ng ' 14 ,f H l':un Lojck g G if Cnrul Makutn t , 47 Linda McBride we L' Tom Mischcn S 2' X9 Q jim Lzlnghursl Lil Large Rick Lnssinger Blaine Leggens 1 Q. L. Rx. l ix' X el Peg Long Shari Longdon Dudley Lose Joanne Lovic ,V N ' f ' 1 , fv'srX'TXG Brian Mzillinson Harry Malone Ann Mann Rich Mnlas OUR BUDDY--jim Downing cz1n'l nmlerslznml why all the zllleclion :ill :ll once from Joanne Lovin :incl Belly Linznnen. lT'S EASY-Toni Saginaw, left, :incl Den Bl'llllIIL'y get plenty of help from Gerry Piclhirny, center, during ll game of chess. x - .. 3 4 . 4 ' ,X i ., Mary Moro U Linda Nolker X in 1 xx . l Carol Olson Ruse Plllllk R t i X 1 . :S john Rzulurzlj , 5. W Lou Sr'lii'ciber :- X 5' Gary Sobolka U' X I Allen Stull 1- ..r x ,Q i N- A Sandy Weidman Cathy 0'Malley 1 I S rl If at lu, ju dy Peaco 0. M-Ri. l , j J A Tony Rallaelli 2' X K X Naomi Schubert - A x G , L, Q- X .A w xl Rose Stanish jan Ordakuwski 'I 5 I xl Linda Peaco x Terry Ostrzycki 5- 14 fn alt. Gerald l'idhirny 5- ' 4 I' 5-- ,2 Diane Roetler CZ v x john Srotch gl 'x Frank Stecz Linda Rate Q. Bonnie Owcnr Geneva Pittman Tom Rush 44. .!.,x 6 T Keg Sgmprcvivg Virginia Sheleslak Mike Stephan 1 Ed Styslinger Chuck Styslinger Dale Thomas . Q l 4. i x l E jerry Wells Dan Werner Dave Williams GN Sue Stevenson RQ Dave Valerio 'E Steve Yakimczyk G Q 'I Lorraine Parker '4 ..- janet Pompe Terry Ryxner 1- . Fran Simonetli R. Lonnie Stock I Q: .4 i 'U I-4144.1 Rich Viorril V 'lf jim Zachocki Bill Pawloski Freshmen 5 janet Pawloski 'C' .,Q.9-. S ,C'.'1,h1i.lfN - Rose Puskarich Bob Pysh 3 . X A x I X .,g.x , K s 9 , Tom Saginaw Wally Schmitt 1 S Q, I Jean Smith Bill Smith I 9- v 4 4 J . . i X I Dan Storoz Darlene Stuckcy ,. 5- ' . Kathy Wallace Sue Waite ' S lil 1 A I ii' Paul Zalus Patty Zebracki 61 Eighth Grade Class of 196 - The Sth Graders F ..Q,,yLl Sherry Adams Lloyd Altman Jim Antonika Jim Atkinson Rich Bartchy J Sandy Baumgardner Al Beckes Karen Beckett Dave Berardelli john Beyer Frank Bilxri Jim Bihri Georgia Blaincr Steve Ilohatch James Borczyk X .V Jim Bottles m is ' . l, 'L 2 ' f ' 1 1 Q'- X s i P . wk K K , . i t tl .,,. Roh Brocious -Tv? Jim Brooke A A 1 Carol Bravewicz 6 Tony ryan i -f ,- '- , Yvonne Buchanich 4, K Dan lludz I H E' yr' YR D n Burr: me -I - . 31-X, Ll.ouise Caridi l , lv Qsxl' Xaliixlxl W l l u' , 5 ' . I ,x,l,ml, an hw Jim Carmichael 1 ,V I is A I 1 Vinfe Cesarino :Q ' I-3 Sandy Consolaro , 2 , Jack Cowfer ,b . 5 Bob Criswell i ' Hope Cunningham I ' mn Curran 'N . Q x ty J Judy D'Andrca Y L K' . q Xu. ... ...1 Frank Dawson qi X Y Vivian Dawson Donna Dellald Toni Delgartilni I L QL' .T v- Diane em xaugi A Joanne Dropp '?A 2' 'RF' el' Bill Drostlv Rosehlary Drum B r ' . Greg Dorochia N r rr It I-'red Eiler I - Margie livanega ' Rich Eversole A ,. v- , , . 3 x W 5 Kathy Field E. fl Q Lf' , . , Q' Ahhy Fredlcy i E-' ' - , 1 ' Mike Galbraith . 1- A- , , , , I Mary Geih Q, ' ' 4 N ' '- Wray r P 'X K A J x J X Joe Georgie Marlene Georgie I , T -5 'fix YVayne Gillam f N .,, Dean Girdwood ' 4 T Sam Gorniek yi' - -' Bonnie Graff A -. y Cathy Guarich l A - X lt'-. Terry Greetlwal! :us-.Ti 5, i ' t r A. it H ' ' ii Harb Haas ' A H A Adrianne Hallett Ann Heck K Peg Hartv ' -S. N, N., if A Bob Henry 1 . . . . Bill Herstek , t' 2' A Bill Holland I , , Bob Hoover ' ' K , T N any 1. it , Julia Horchar ' A e ' A ' A ,lgf Cindy Hrohak Q ' Judy Hudek I Bob Hudon :V Larry Huffman Ah is , s' Larry Huppenthal X Ne- J N , I Donna Husarik S Q A , ' ' Larry Irvine 2 K K I 1- ' J h X ' 4 V - x A . ml 62 Eighth Grade . Rnsc jnhninn . 'I'im .Iohnslon Bob Kaminsky ,h Q , T.. g, 9' :Q 3 Tum Kapustik . th ' ' gy Dennis Kawhlak t- Y ' Q- Patty Kr.-illor , t ' - lx ,' J Arthur Kzniynn lxtip L , i L i kann lxcrnus janet Klingcr Q jon' KUIOYZI A fllinrgfi Klrstimicli . g 2 .. ., .ini a 'n ins si' .6 Q eh 1 W' V' Martha Knhns - ' 64 lilainm- l.:ulvsir , Daw Lrnnpcrski ' iw 5 Ig, ' if Randy Lasko k' 7 joe I.:ius Chvryl I.l'KlZl'Ili Fran Impzgcliw M 5- : Larry I.c-is 'N - 5' In , f Larry Linrlgrz-n 'Q ' ' V -'Q Kathy I.nhn1an , f ' X jarkiv Inrvnr . Marlcnc Makara I 1 ' , X . in Q Brurv Mallinsnn I Marita Marsili A Mi k jc-if Martin I - Don Matthews .1 U' A xh F' A++ .-5. il Sharon Malhcwson john Mavhnt 5: Gt s Ed hiIllUl'Ck A Tom Mvllnn Q 4' 8' ry - . A rl fri Ax Hcnrv Mcrola Hob Mialkv - . Char Miller 1: 6' ' lluh ihi0Illf.I0lllK'I'Y E T' Duane Munntan joe Murrav ' f Q joannu Myers Q juan N1-iglcv ' Xa -- ' X rr '1 .Ir X livin Ncwrznnp Miriam Newman 5 K Miki- 0'I.cary ' S 5 2 'f Patty 0'Mallcx AE' b ' ' ' Q I - I' X A 5.4 D21 1: Owh' , . V 'fxiuw nw.-k KEEPING IN STEP- I hr- mn will-1-S si-4-nu-il els 'r : R'fllm:'l:tEf?Q'mm In l'L'2lilf' cnjoy lhc liilllflllg at lhcn' annual class I ' i y Lx party in thc spring. ' . ., X 5 ' N m x 'N W Daw l'c'lilriicltv XV l'ar Pm-rnimk Charlm's Pipich 5 5 f -. 3 Mr-vamIl':1 Pimlck ' ' ,,, 9' 5. 'N , L' Marilyn l'olclnnmv , , . . ,. s X- B - V K I' K xt, xx - ty lhjliai':'ull'iuIn'0x' , Q 1 h W , 4 I! nnic' Proknp M . Q ' X' ' i . N X 0 Tc-rn' I'nskas Slcw Raclagv L Rvgina Rainski N gl. I A ,., V 0 5 - ..' Rvnc' Ravnn-r X ' ' , Virginia Reid .x - 'x QQ x john Rilvy 'N X ' 1 V. Terry Ritrhic , D QL, 'E Turn Rum-rs ' X Ji mx i 'Y x joannv Rnknski -D, llnnna Ralnahw' Fra-ml Ruu- 5, Norma Sainpxon u- N K P f- L 5 ' Mimmi si-nmifn L3 v-- Q- Y' Mary Sunikn X, , 1 Q Cindy Shcarvr 5 I if ' - - E. 5,5 O Lorraine Shclcslak x 2 ' LA. 'P It . ' ' i si ' 63 Eighth Grade Al Shields Dehlwie Shurina Marie Siekierski Tum Simonetti Paul Sippel I Q F . ,. 0 Elsie Smith ' fx ' ' john Sniuer L N , A tx 'e It-orge Soro 'aes I i I A N - . ..-..l.1.. i xi Walt Soss - ' john Stalker Dennis Stitt Norh Stralnifk 5. Q I Carol Slyslinger - . , A Mary Sweeney 'N . P '- g- we ,J Donna Tcdesco ' ,g 1 .- Bob Thimmonx als X Q A Q' ,KQEKN ix 1 ' K E' . . , 4-Arn ,, . - M . -. . . .. ,Inc Thompson - - ' M I.en ii4OlllIlSI1SWSkl ' Elaine Trorhi y , ,s Bruce Turner p. . h Nancy Valerio 5 . ' Pat Venesky - X .l tw i f a ie ora . - M . I fxiush ka if K ., . im ,Indy Wagner jim lVall-aer Ray Vlfalker f David XvZlSIkiCYViCZ 5. S: 5 Mary Watterson ' . . , . r . 4, . Caryn XVells V Y' 'M 2 r Q. Barb XVCl'lSk0Yilt'il 1 . -X , ' ' X Bob lVen1el M N Y fy lx , ' A ' X , Sarah XVetlel llarrlay' lVhitaker ' Janice Wilkinson Tony lVilknv 55' 6- 9, , Veronica Wilkosz I ' . ., Q .lillilfwfigill I ' Y ,f X X -W- i ary 'nuris 1 x ,Q ,- Randy Zalewsky Q rx 1 i ix -' f - '- 1:-1 .. Carol Zalus Bruno Zawrotniak W Ray Zenewicz jane Zilla Q- .. 5, H G Karen Zimmerman , ,K C3311 Zrirrki k y -- . it-ry Zoe ' . Gary lock Q - Q 1 7 at w ... i L , 'N . ii it f-T 7. Xt.E:'s xi Len Zonarieh all TAKING A BOWV-These students were Credited with scoring an Sth grade first at lVest Deer by presenting a Christmas assembly for the entire student body. Bob WVCDIUI. center. played the leading role. Others who took part were, front, Martha Kuhns, Ozzie Kenyon, Don Mat' q,. V' thews, Sara XVet7el, Elaine Ladesic, Ann Heck. Standing Sharon Matthewson, Bonnie Graff, Jane Zilla, Kathy Loh- man, Donna Husarik, Hope Cunningham, Kathy Paszek Diane Osele, Mildred Schmidt, Jan Klinger, Marilyn Pole timow. Sally Vorp, Yvonne Buchanich. Seventh Grade Class of 1968 - The 7th Graders - 6 - M4 G S- r s. ,Rn r- f- S- Hx Q ffl -T' ' ,,- l 'Q an Q all ,Q 'Xxx' I ' X t V! J X l ln a ., ,A tw. Arh lx , . 5: 1' v K WS' 9 vu :Cl ' x l It - A i' 1 i .i l ku.. l .' ' , J E L5 T rx' PM 4 , 1 Ji X' X hh - nh H . ht L if .s K - ur. 'Is 't 4' XL i 1' I A E4 ' t- vg- I '- xi ta... Qty, LA 1 ' N F, , X . ' 1 7 ' if - . tl fs -' X .U wi' X 0 i fat N i ' 5 A if 1 , L .f e ,Q Sl' V ' jim Afanesko Kenny Anderson Gloria Angeloni Dennis Antonacc Bill Baxter Dave Bayne Curtis Benke Roger Bernard jim Biblil Dave Bodnar janet Boody Larry Bnord Betty Boyle john Brick Ralph Brirk Brian Bridgewater Carole Bucci Barb Buchanich Nancy Butlz joe ll-urdek Dave Capello Cheryl Cassidy joe Catanese Elaine Catherwootl Joyce Charney Dave Chcskey Dixie Chestnut Chuck Cieszynski Paula Cole Ren Collier Norma Cowfer Dixie Craig Cynthia Cross Dave Cross Deborah Crowe Ellen Dahlstedt Albert Dancisin Wayne Danowski Robert Dillner Wayne Dillner joy Dinelf Charles Dockman Lorraine Dombroski Diane Drum Mike Dugan Linda Dull Martin Eiler Penney Ekas Pat Elliott Ray Farnem George Fosnaught Kathy Ferrance Louise Filotei Deb Fischer Laura Flis Marty Fornolf Darlene Frampton Irene Fry jan Furcr Den Gaggini Carol Galbraith Linda Garcia Ray Gardner Denise Garripoli Tom Gbur Nancy Gilson Elaine Godlewski Elaine Grass Cheryl Gray Dave Hails Lynn Haines Marilyn Hanehett 65 Seventh Grade MIGHTY PRETTY--A group of 7lh graders suvm fzlsciunlcd by thc hczuuiful llowi-r arrange- mcnts vicwcd on their ficlml trip to Phipps Consurvzuury. Kiilhv Iizlrhisuu I N M ,Q rw- I r:u'v Hvrmaiu ' Iiclir Illaulucy X' ., - f Nick Hruiuikzl gi I 'e ul ah' 0 f Y ' 5' Mika' liusxirik ,LQ F- v- -' Nam ,Inckxou A i Dlllly jnnwsou I , k f ' , JN 1 Curl johnson -' U A lx Qx , N 5 .bil ' N i ii AL i N V i k '1 ki l I J Cllzirlrx .Iohn'41m xx l,:irry Kuzik llinun Rumrn . Dave Krismiic - t. W 1 .. l . ,, ,. -I Suszur Kuukn . A 4 . jzuwt Kwitknwski K' V' X 0 I ' W' ch if ' Rirh I.zuupcrski X K e jon- Lzuigliu , if X lliufh I.zurm1is':l A l.iud:l I,:uis I'gu1 I.:u'hi-w as 'Q 5- M l lad Imwvlxig K Q I f tx. L 4 H 4 Kzuhy Liles - x- .. Q-. -.. if b 2' ' Alain Long - . Yxuulu' Iiorvlu' , A 5 X George Nizulicn n I , R I f I 5. x Vcrouim Mnkulzl Dulurcs ixIilI'QIl2lI1'lYk 'T fl A Iii-unix' Mamlvzl A ' A M:u'gnrct Marsden ,, ' v- 6 S 6- Rich Mnssimixm . N , , 2: A Y y wan Mi-Corrie f' C T 'Q , C' Y Y l,:u'ry Msliixill v Y N Q' ! I ' ' Nzuxcy McKay X L' E 'EM I . . i X i mga hw. ' i i Limiu Nic-dvr - JY' Ge-urgc Mvlllcr ' X I I X Dann' Mi1'huL'l Q . Q Czlrulyu Miller k ' I - E3 'J Q ' 6 5 V 46- I Kari-n Miller V . Q ' 'N llchhic Movllcr .1 E ii L g 6 E Dm h10lll20lIl0T'y' X X , Luslic Murphy ,. X X y I ' flhl ni! xr -5222 r. Dxul Murrny Chris Nagy Gary Nirhulsou A , Q - - Dnn Norris . 4-' 4 ' 5 9- o- 6 Lilulzi Norris , A ' ' . 6 . Rose Nwrnnski tm Q ti E' 'i ' A X Q t' Donna Ollnk - A., immune crxmlcy x ,IX ' . J I e. .. X 1 'Y I or , 'SH'5' Arthur Osvlu ' S L' Gcnrgv Pahucr . jim l':u'ri4h - , , ' , . l'z1lly Pzull - , ' 1 ' K J S' Sylvia Pnsli-k J ly. 2. W ' ,Q v Ricllzlnl piilll it k E Shillcy Pidlliruy X V I ' X Szuu PCil'l1ll'Ski QQ-Q-Q' - ' ' N ET!--7 i X ll ' J 66 1-- 5 C Q. . 1 X . 0- 2 X g- q., if-le 1 N X 3' gs a. . ,Q s A 'l k-A Seventh Grade Stnn Pllllllilll Toni l'ivni Rich Pysh lfrnn Rnfnelli Barb Reiher Bill Reynolds Den Ringer l':1ulinc Rnkoski lid Rush Sue Sllglllillk' - Lynne Srliirzuli JoAnn Srlilzinder Terry Sclireilrer Rnynlee Withers 1 'I':1m:1r:1 Sfllrotli ' 1 ' Sllilfllll S1-:union T ' Gerry Seniko 3. Mike Seinler Gerry Slielestak gn 1 Q , Ilnrh Shields Q A 4' ' joe Shurinzl S- - rl- X Mary Siekierski jun Sirinno x Q. f Relieirzi Slllill'l'2l NG: X 'RSI john Snlxrnn 1 , . .1 il . ' 'Vx George Stannpulis Bob Stark - x M . .L is Ray Stark K ' ' 'll K h Ruger Stivers . F K X. Q. -, v- -t- llill Stivesiin 4 5 5 L t Store Stiveson ,Q-3-', . 1, 'Q ' gil.: Lim lac htorev - A 1 'Ill .iw -w'Ht 1' v 1,1 -- r s 1- 1' J. -lm , . 'reg .1 Ill! uni tr 111 Vifkey Swzllisnn ' Debbie Slwairt' ' Cindy 'lhilmulii 4 P In 'Q T llnrh Il-lllIll0llS I Q- bl ' Q. . Linda ,IQIIOIIIIJSOII I X. I Lin 'l'revellini A rx , 'l'in:1 'Iirocki XXX Illlllllil Utesfher Mum Vaignoui George Viztziin Dave Vidit' ' 4 ' 5' Ron Vorp ' gli , 5 X Q Steve Vyhnzinek Y- I t Q. A Anita Znkowski W I 1 X Toni Zenewirl x N Wall Walters A l A I lizirla wV2llklllS 'P 1 Tina Watts 'V Carol Weber N . 1- ' .U Theresa Weidn ' X ' Q H- Denise Weidinzin 1 K , . Tina Wenskovitch I X ,Q X, . ff Kathy Williznns iifi. 1 . I 1 ENJOYING THE RIVER?-Best part of Held trips, all 7th graders agree, is the unique re- freshments. NEAT-Out of their cheerleading uniforms hut still looking pretty are Cindy Talmcchi and Gloria Angeloni as they the 7th grade party. enjoy some dancing at gb .I 4-X Wifi' 67 Curriculum West Deer Teachers Make Curriculum Effective Teacher sets pace for how mucla is to be absorbed in his classroom, His students' success is his goal 3- l'ie'w1rom the front desk. Making workable This section of the yearbook deals with the curricu- lum-what is being taught at XVest Deer, and how it is being taught. It is fitting, therefore, that the curriculum is intro- duced with a salute to the VVest Deer teacher, the person who is most responsible for its success or failure. Fortunately, XfVest Deer High School is staffed with 48 of the most superior and dedicated teachers in' their respective fields. All have one or more college degrees, nearly half have Masters Degrees, and almost every teacher keeps pace with modern trends by continuing his education in evening or summer courses at local colleges, in addition to attending special workshops. In reality, the teacher determines how much can be absorbed in his classroom. He takes advantage of his unique opportunity to carefully mold the lives of his students so it will eventually lead to success, family happiness, and goals achieved. Next to a student's parents, no one makes a more lasting impression on a young person than his teacher. Even under the crowded conditions of our school, with an additional share of responsibilities, and with an extra overload of papers to correct, the West Deer High School teacher stands out. We're proud of them. They are the craftsmen of our curriculum which has produced in more than successful fashion during the school's 20-year history. the previously complex. 68 X Xi 'l'l11'rr .v jrIz'u.mr1' in inljmrling kH01l'll'flgI'. Curriculum an 'Ar Yu ' 4' 'Q-2 Grurlr' Imuk und fu1ju'r'.v Io FUI'I'I'!'f arc Ilzzf Il'1I11f'lll!lI'k.Y. ,f ' ,v-Y . Tlu' .xlurlrnf qm'.xIim1 ix u nwmrzl nx zvvll rm u r'lmlIf'ngr'. P f 1 3 3 'an ff, .jugcf llvljzing lo nmlri ll11'ir'fulur1'. A .., 69 3 -i -1:1 FAMOUS DOCUMENT-Jim Bihri :md Cluwyl 1,1-ggvns l'XllII1llIl' an rvplim of thc Dcclurzltimm of Imlupumlunu-. ,,,'f 5 -uv- N 1 fl'l7'I'llf fllrrlgf' In Ilzr' flag nf f,-W, mrn' 70 nf .nllxx KEEPING UI' T0 DATE-'l'hv clalily lwwspalpcl is uswl by llllllly classes ln kcvp l'VK'l'yUllL' fully infornlml. AFTER YOU, GIRLS-Craig Slfllllllll shows sonic old but mwcr mul nl' zlzxlc K'0llI'Il'Sf' in :allowing girls to cnlcr Grst. 9 if espect: Curriculum HE'S OUR MAN!-Following a brief caucus during history class mock elections, several stu- dents come to the unanimous agreement that they'll support West Dcer's own J. R. Montgomery f0l' C0lll1ly ITCZISUTCI' oat f ix S Practicing the Rights and Duties of a Good Citizen Survival of democracy depends on well informed, educated individuals who have concern for fellow man and respect for authority Some critics of our way of life contend that the average high school student has lost his devotion to American ideals, lost his faith, lost his discipline and vitality. If this is the average student of the day, then we proudly proclaim that such a creature certainly does not exist at lfVest Deer High School. Instead, through the daily course of events in and out of the classroom, the Xvest Deer student takes part in countless learning experiences that help mold a participating, productive citizen of community and country. It commences during his hrst few minutes in school when he joins his fellow classmates in a fervent pledge to a flag that stands for a type of freedom and way of life that men the world-over yearn. For the next seven hours the student, in one way or another, practices our cherished heritage, whether it be studying a famous document in civics class or perfecting the right of free and responsible discussion in a speech class. Particularly in our overcrowded school situation, each student quickly recognizes the necessity for pre- serving the dignity and worth of the individual. He learns the function of law and order, not in a police state manner but in a fashion that encourages 'him to have regard for the equal rightsof all. Indeed, the 'West Deer student knows and practices respect, self-control, and furtherance of American ideals. He emerges a desirable member of his family, his community, and his nation. He realizes that cle- mocracy flourishes when the young American is well- informed, educated, and harbors a sympathy and con- cern for his fellow man. 71 Curriculum t t l 2,-nf Through research, experimentation, anal unrestricted reading . . Search Continues for Truths of Past and Future Man's determination to discover the challenging mysteries ol' the Universe and the unsolved truths of medicine has made a delinite impression on the cur- riculum ol' XVest Deer High School. linthusiasm and conscientious application was espe- cially noticeable this term in the areas ol' science, mathematics, and advanced technical reading. The opportunities for learning, oflered in some 20 dillerent courses along this line at Ufest Deer, may lead in many directions. A young man, peering through a microscope at the molecular make-up ol a cell, may someday use that same instrument and basic knowledge to help cure the world ol' the scourge ol' cancer. The group performing a relatively simple chemis- try experiment may someday be part of a team that 72 takes part in the destined quest and utilization ol' outer space. Student in physics classes envision their participa- tion in the almost make-believe world ol' missiles and supersonic transportation. Those in advanced math await challenges in construction ol' even newer and more fantastic compttter systems. Those in biology may be classmates ol' the future bio-chemist who solves the aged-old problem ol' how ocean water can be made easily usable by mankind the world-over. Though these possibilities may seem remote and lar oll' in a misty horizon to the student studying the basics, it was with this dedication to purpose that gave both students and teachers a renewed impetus in research and experimentation. J ,f WE HAVE IT-Ron Stcllo :md Rich Chnmhcrs track clown thc COYIACCI cc. ARE YOU SU RE? analyzing dalan. M r. Mmmivr checks 21 chem class group 6' Curriculum MUCH AVAILABLE-The wvll slockvcl XYL-sl Ilccr High School lihrznry is thc- su-no of much slumh-nt l'1'Si'1II'Ch um! lcchl miml rczuling. 73 Curriculum The written and spoken word is more potent tlaun tlae mwlatiest bomb, At West Deer we strive to become proficient in many languages, as well as our own XVill there come a time when the people of the world will learn to cooperate on this earth and strive as brothers to provide a lifetime for all without fear, where freedom, progress, and fulhllment of whole- some purposes are the fruits? Il' this isn't achieved, the alternative-failure to comprehend, tolerate, and understand-can only lead to the inevitable sell'-destruction that a thermo- nuclear age is capable of producing. This understanding helps in the development of an important area of Vlest Deer High Scho0l's cur- riculum, the area that stresses prohcient oral and written communication. How momentous this task is can be recognized by several events that took place during the term. One was the faculty in-service workshop headed by the English department. Over 100 teachers of the district studied the problem ol' incorporating clear, concise, accurate speaking and writing in all subject iareas, not merely linglish class. Findings of this workshop were put to immediate use throughout the high school and elementary schools. Another important development of the year was the strengthening ol' the foreign languages depart- ment with the addition of Spanish classes, supple- menting the well-established French and Latin. The emergence ol' Latin America in the world focus made understanding of the Spanish language and culture a distinct necessity of every American. Mlhether it was a hery discussion during parliamen- tary law practice in ninth grade, or learning correct telephone techniques in business English class, the West Deer student was learning to communicate ellectively. His instruction and practice in these classes culmi- nated in a more intelligent reader, writer, and speak- er. And in the process, he was equipping himself to help eliminate the shameful dehcients which have shackled the world and caused mankind to border the brink of total destruction because of tl1e inability to understand each other. 74 WEE, PROFESSEURU-l,eo Zilla accepts the challenge and writes in French as Mr. Kristoiik, the teacher, dictates. -.4 -l . ,, FASCINATED-Gerry Cieszynski and Jeff lluhhs examine one of the many creative projects constructed for llatin Class. MY GOLLY-Linda Johansson, senior high honor student, scans a pile of the many books a XVII student reads during his years here. A10 . 'V .flljjvr . ,Xml 'S X LX 5 espanol Conversndu J by K I - . '-s- we Q- ' X l K.,-N HMUCH0 GUSTO -l,t-gwiiiiig how to speak in Spanish must hc quite it lot of fun. us slimvn on thc- furus of Mztrlcm' llchic, llcnry Boch, Suu Stcwiismi. Linrlzi lflis, :tml tt-:icl1ci'Mrs. liifdrnlanno. Learning to Communicate Accurately, Effectively MY FRIliNllS-CLum'g,gt- Drmnlmsky Ill':tClll'L'S gcsturcs to make his Ural tlclivcry tiiurm' cil'cftivu Assisting him with an critiquc ann- l,m'r:tinc llulm'ziiiiC, Mr. Angcloni. :mtl Toni fll'lylJCli. ? A tl 1 D If Curriculum Curriculum Field Trips, Guest Speakers Provi WHO'S THE DRIVER?- Maxine Flynn hopped into the big bulldozer cab, took over the controls, and was ready for action wh ' P.O.D. l cn c ass visited the YVest Deer Township munici- pal building :luring one of the most informative trips of the year. G0 ARMY-SFC .loc Leah, the friendly recruiter, gives Dave Goillewski all the details on zu inilitury career. 76 4'.?'. . vw ecessary Extras Educational horizons are widened wlaen opportunities are available to talk and work with experts Books, lectures, research papers, and more books- what a supreme role they play in the education of every student. However, at l'Vest Deer not all learning experiences come from books. Guest speakers and Held trips often provide hrst- hand answers and information sometimes not ade- quately clarihed by the textbook. People who have attained prohciency and success in their line ol' work are called upon to share their experiences with the students and to acquaint them with the duties of their respective Helds. Speakers this year included representatives of law enforcement agencies, social security, all branches of the Armed Services, insurance and investment com- panies, as well as individuals representing various occupations. Field trips to hospitals, colleges, and business ofhces highlighted the on-location sightseeing done by Wlest Deer students. Probably the most ambitious program was the annual Ollice Visitation Day once again car- ried out successfully by the Business Department. Each student worked for a full day at one of the many area business ollices. Curriculum Other informative held trips included the open-air interview conducted by P.O.D. students with Richard Dilworth, the candidate for governor, and trips to the local municipal building and Blawnox workhouse. Of course, the 7th graders will never forget their great day aboard the Gateway Clipper which showed them scenic and historic locations up and down the Pittsburgh area rivers. INTRIGUED-Judy Toinasljewski and Louise Reiher are atten- tive as nurses Arlene Marshall and Marie Cuerrieri tell of their training. FUTURE GOVERNOR? - An interesting open-air meeting with Mr. Dilworth, candidate for governor, was held by the P.0.D. class. Chatting with the candidate are jan Cunningham. Marion Kenyon, Bob Rowe, ' Mike 0'Malley, Mr. Angeloni. Barry Protheroe, Chuck Aymar, i the P,O,D. class teacher. 77 Curriculum ,...Q l 1 i PERFECT CONTROL-Patty Rot-sch pt-rfccts her form and technique on tht- tricky hut challenging trampoline. GO, BARB, G0-There was plenty of vim, vigor, and vitality in the action-packed senior girls volleyball ganncs during early gym classes. NO, IT DOESN'T HURT!-Cathy Bochek hraces for that dc- tcstable but valuable innoculation. A thorough lllllllllllllllllllll program is carried out at XVest Deer. Physical Fitness Promoted f Physical education program from murder ball to trampoline provided work-outs for all 78 livery man is the builder of a temple called his body, said philosophist Henry David Thoreau. And VVest Deer High School's physical education and health departments endeavor to assist each student in perfecting that temple. Through a program of stimulating exercise and competitive games, physical development is promoted for both boys and girls. The boys' favorites include outdoor touch football and soccer. Indoors their Number l activity is VVest Deer's exclusive murder ball! The girls' workouts range from basketball and vol- leyball to taking a few lessons on the trampoline, plus a few flings at some peppy folk dancing. The spirit of keen competition instills in all a de- A LITTLE WORK-OUT-Rich Kirsch works on toning his muscles with a few chin-ups on thc bars. Many West Deer boys are weight liftcrs. ealthy Bodies sire to play well in order that his team wins. But, win or lose, the youngster has participated and has taken the important exercise that the growing, youthful body requires. Not only is good health promoted in the physical education classes but also in the actual health classes. Here the student adds to his accumulation of knowl- edge anything from the names of every bone in the body to latest Red Cross hrst aid practices. Making the total picture complete is the vital serv- ices provided by the school nurse and her extremely busy department. The nurse coordinates a well rounded program of health care that includes needed immunizations and care of the hundred-and-one prob- lems that emerge each day. Curriculum - GANG WAY!-Spirited intra-mural games are always on tap in boys' gym classes. Some real , ,.r....gR , ,M t wx.. hot-shots arc dcvclopcd. ' N ll . , 4 JUST ONE MORE-'I'ht'rc's nothing quite as refreshing fllj as completion of that Illllth push- up during thc htncss test. 79 l up is Colleen Nclson. Collccirs paintil X ing t 1 Moi t Fine Arts Program Awakens Deeper Sense of Values During his studies at XVest Deer High School, each student has the opportunity to take part in the en- richment ol' the line arts. This program, covering art, literature, music, and nature, was designed to awaken a deeper sense ol' values, to display creative talents, and to provide the opportunity for wholesome recreation and relaxation. limotions are often undelinable and intangible, yet through art, music, and literature, a student may un- cover the basis or outlet lor his hopes and desires. An imaginative person leels at home in the NVD art or music department, lor there his ideas and tal- ents are encouraged. XX'est Deer High School proved rich in the way ol' art superiority. XVinning scholarships to the Carnegie Institute were Aloe Kozora, Marita Marsili, Colleen Nelson, and Barb Bridgewater. Two prizes for XVest Deer were won by Colleen this term, one being the AAA safety poster award. CREATIVE-A lalcntcd 9th gratlcr on her ' 1 his mt-, ' is'vcral pl'lll'S this year. PQ: 'A' mpgs, f if 'G Curriculum ' .f 1 -ri, , if '1 M ' i w .b,4 A4-M. - :1.- Y Y 1 A .MESS I f . --3' fi 'W --. .AW ' Q A ARTISTIC ENCHANTMENT-Collccn Nvlson is deep in crczllivc thought as shc works on unc of hm-r many url pmiufls. 81 I IPI'-ls DF YUUR LL BUSINESS X . ha V 'ef -an-4 v- . '.i. .Eb I , S 4 learning to serve ind ustry, business, laome . . . l-- we-v A-.L '9' All Students Learn Usable, Productive Skills Since education at Mlest Deer is patterned to de- velop a thoroughly prepared individual, one phase includes training in skills that enable a student to gain immediate employment. This program is offered, also, to equip individuals for productive leisure hobbies, as well as to provide vocational abilities. Since clerical, administrative proficiency plays such a vital role in the American economy, adequate prep- aration and wide coverage are offered students en- rolled in business courses. Over the years, literally hundreds of our graduates have gone immediately from classroom to the business ollicc the day after receiving their high school diploma. Wlest Deer High School is proud of numerous com- mendations received from hrms in the Pittsburgh employment area for the high caliber of instruction demonstrated by its students. 82 The basic three, typing, shorthand, and up-to- date ollice machines, emphasizing speed and accuracy, are the opening wedges into this area which con- stantly demands the best any school can produce. Mlith the guidance of patient and expert teachers, boys are given the opportunity to acquire usable skills in wood shop, metal shop, machine shop, welding, printing, mechanical drawing, just to name a few. And the girls, even though they may be planning a professional career, are taught such necessities to family happiness as everyday meal planning, budget- ing of the food-dollar, basic construction and plan- ning of wardrobes for all ages. Thanks to the VVest Deer High School course of instruction, many graduates have gone directly to their job in business, industry, or the home with capabilities and confidence well established. ..... .-... ..-Q 5. -' Ju,..TfQ. -I--.s. vv...s.1-1.- xx ,. -- in-fs . ,6- .en C9 SUPER ACHIEVERS-Even the sky wasn't the limit for these top five members of the graduating class, Paul Grandy, Joyce Arbogast, Louise Rciber, Linda Johansson, and Margie Klobu- char. ARION AWARD-Music . was one of the areas in - which Cary Simonetti with Mr. Manroni, J displaying the Arion 'QF'-'T' Award medal for exceptional ability M in music. , ACE TYPISTS-Peg Chelpanolf and Bonnie St-Izenfand show the achieve- ment certificate they won for being the most accurate lypists in their class, 'A rt... Y tm.-,.,, tx., . t is. i . i -, 'am an K S ,Q ' may ' 'X ...i N P xx '- ' f i x as :,. A ' ' u 1 84 made his mark. Here he is ,AM K 5 Achievement Cpportunities Valuable Part of Learning One of the valuable phases of education at West Deer High School is the opportunity to achieve. VVhether it be within the intellectual reahns, or as a leader among his fellow classmates, the student is able to evaluate his strong points and judge himself accordingly. Actually, the philosophy of Wfest Deer schools par- allels the thought that no one is a failure. liach per- son has something to contribute to the welfare of his family, to his community, and to his country. Students are guided in putting forth their best ef- forts in order to locate these areas of ability. They are taught the fundamentals in each subject. Then, they work to obtain more proficiency. They are en- couraged to set their sights on general goals in life, and to prepare in every way to reach them. Mfhen a home ec student pulls a perfect cake out of the oven, when a math student receives a certihcate of merit, or when a senior receives his long-awaited diploma, that indescribable feeling of achievement is evoked, These moments in a person's life help to establish the confidence that eventuates in the climb to success. CLASS LEADERS-To be recognized as the best by your classmates is a special honor. That's what Lee McDonald and Don Bobish was accorded by being named class Queen and King. it ri. -fn 51. ' Students learn to fnd strong points in all phases of We, No one is a failure at West Deer f EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY-Lincln Johansson ZICCCDIS an tum math nwaml from Mrs. Cunnin - , , , . I I . g THE HIGH POIINT- The-rcs no proudct' moment m wut hte ts th tt mst mt hum. Othcr lczldws tn thc class were Paul . . . . .' . U h U when von rt-cctvc yotu' dlplmnn, :ts thxs ptcttm' of blunt I tsstngt sums to 1-rzlmlvzuul l,lCkf:llSOl1, ' ' ' IJITDYV. SAFE DRIVERS-Receiving that clrivcfs liccnsc was what lhcsu rcxm-nllwr most. tlrivur's cd students will 2 E1-, L I SMOOTHE-Gail George gives out on the bass clarinet. sf, ' 2' 1 cz:.g:.,,. . T' ...K y LOTS OF MUSIC-The trumpet section goes into action. Practice, Conce Daily practice sessions, football halftime shows, and concerts all helped to make up an active 21st year for the VVest Deer High School band. In the autumn the complete band participated in the annual Alle-Kiski Valley Music Festival. The Marching Braves drew many favorable comments from the large crowd present. Named the outstanding musician of the year was GARY SIMONIQTTI, who received the Arion Award. Cary served as fil'IALlIll major, band president, and stu- dent director. Another honor was won by TRUDI HARTZ, llutist, named to the district band. MR. MAURONI also honored ll of the best Mfest Deer bandsmen by naming them to the honors band. They participated in the special combined concert held in New Kensington. The band's repertoire extended from martial mu- sic and pep songs, played at numerous games and pep rallies, to famous classical works, such as Schu- bert's UnHnished Symphony, played at the annual spring concert. Not all the band's time was spent practicing and playing. They did take time off to live it up at a party at the Horn of Plenty smorgasbord. Later in the year the annual band banquet was held in the high school, where special awards were presented to distinguished school musicians. Of course, behind every successful organization of this type is found a hardworking leader. This at VVest Deer is the director, MR. MAURONI. Along with Mr. Mauroni, the band members particularly appre- ciate the work done by the Band Boosters, composed of interested, loyal parents and friends. This dedi- cated group sponsors canteen dances and band par- ties, purchases special equipment, and awards sweat- ers or jackets to senior members. BEST OF THE YEAR-The hand's full repertoire is featured at the annual spring concert. t.. 'Tl Band cl Parades Make Llp Active Band Year -, ,af Rfff. fr1v..x4u ..- 3F Il Q, HOMETOWVN PARADE-lNIighty proud of their own school watching the lkiarching Braves in the annual Memorial Day The band roster this year included the following: FLUTE: Linda Johansson, Trudi Hartz, Andi Matze, X'Vil Brubaker, Betty Jean Currin, Mary Jane Fleck, and Betty Dillner E CLARINET: Janice Power CLARINET: Gary Simonetti, Tony Plesha, John Plesha, Roy Drum, Dave Jura, Bonnie Setzenfand, Linda Nolker, Freida Gaul, Peggy Long, Linda Flis, Ron Cotton, Sue Allison, Janet Pompe, Tony Filotei, Dave Ivey BASS CLARINET: AI Holnnann, Gail George ALTO SAX: Diane Beckett, Nancy Mahnick, Judy Puskas, Dave Kashlak, Jim Cardone, George Mitar, Fran Porter, Anne Kinniburgh, Nancy Erskine, Ed Moro, Bob X'Venzel. TENOR SAX: Ray Baron, Don Bobish, Bill Paw- Ioski BARITONE SAX: Joyce Monnier TRUMPET: Harry Long, Bob Rowe, Jerry XfVith- ers, Ken Droinbosky, Linda Hails, Dave McMaster, Paul Alexandrunas, Ralph Stanisky, Russ Grimes FRENCH HORN: Ginger Kenyon, Karl Kennedy, Linda Nary, Marion Kenyon TROMBONE: Richard Dickson, Mary Jo Kos- deniba, Gene Mennow BARITONE HORN: Nancy Hoffman, Rich Gil' son BASSOON: Celia Dennis DRUMS: Jiin Eversole, Randy Hroniika, Dom Siinonetti BASS HORN: Dave Power 'ribs 5-1.-Q band are Russelllon residents community parade. BEST MUSICIANS-These outstanding student musicians from Mlest Deer High made up the school's representation at the honors hand con- cert, New Kensington. Seated, John Plesha, Ray Baron, Harry Long. Standing. from left, Linda Johansson, Alvin Hohmann, Dave Jura, Roy Drum, Trudi Harti, and Ginger Kenyon. Miss- ing from picture are Dick Gilson and Gary Simonetti. 87 ! ' N Us T0 LEAD MARCHING ISRAVES-Cziml Pivni will ln: thu hczicl lilaijnwtlc for thc 1963-Gil version of thc XVQSI Dcci' lligh School lmml, while' .john Pluslizl will tukc OYCI' :is drum nlzijor. Both wi-rc sm-lvru-rl on thc lmsis of their tnlcnl, pcrsmiallily, uml ill-sirulrlc cliziuiflci' trails. ON REVIEWV-Axmllici' glimpsc uf llis' lizlml during lllil summci Illl uk in Russnl on FZBQRSNOP 6 Z 1 J 88 5. , 56 hzmtl liczullincrs in tht- yvzirs ahczul. GOOD MAN ON THE TUBA-llzmlworking mul do volt-tl huml mcmhcrs like llzivc Power mukc thc West Dccr hzuul rank with thc hfsst in thc urea. Daw was ont' uf only two Sth graulvrs ttht' nthvi' was Boh XVcnIclj whose :ihility cnaihlctl him to play with thc varsity hzmtl this year. Band -519' N5 f4w Z' is ! 5.54 A mu.. Y TO WVEAR BRAVE UNIFORM-Those up-:mtl-coming junior High musicians will hc Q.9fC'?,71'LI il'2' fu 1 RIGHT HAND MAN-.Inc Grill :mtl Mr. Mau- roni take time out from an chat to mug for thc Cozilngm CZIITICTZIIIIRIII. Alou scrvccl LIS hzmtl :mnouncvr for thc st-coml straight yt-ar. 89 I' -1 IZ, ,. i s. .- 4 I 'S if J E. M 'GS-.ff Q dy-Qsf. aff' ,fl f Q:-' ' 4 f oe- CROWVD PLEASERS-Here are the colorful WVest Deer lI'l2lj0I'CllL'S in one of the new half- time routines featured this year. Majorettes Spa It's all eyes on the VVest Deer band when its ad- vanced units of colorguard and majorettes come into view. This year BOBBIE GRASS had the honor of be- ing the head majorette. The co-heads included LYNNE YVHITE, PEC CHELPANOFF, LOUISE GEZZI, and DORENE KERR. Drum major and student band director was GARY SIMONIZTTI, while CHERYL BARTCHY and BOBBIE GRASS Senior Head Majorelle PEG CHELPANUFF LOUISE GEZZI LYNNE WHITE DORIZNE KERR Majorettes N.d XJ rs 4. HIGHSTEPPERS-'l'he majorette squad this year was made up of Louise Cezzi and l,il Tahacchi, foreground: Dorene Kerr, Lynne XVhite, and Peg Chelpanoll, kneeling: and Carol Pivni, Marlene Uchic. Paula Gordon, Annu Mac Lutynsky, Rosemary DeKleva, nd Appearances llll.l, l'AXVLOSKl whooped it up as the Indian IIIZISCOIS. Unique new routines, especially Dixieland Jam- boree, where majorettes wore bow ties, cuffs, and striped hats, proved to be real crowd pleasers at loot- ball halftime shows and special concert numbers. Named at the conclusion ol' this term to serve as head majorette in 1963-641 was CAROL PIVNI, a talented member ol' the high stepping corps. STAUNCH ROOTERS-The majorettes were some of the Braves' most avid and loudest sup- porters. .tdllfgx v -M G NA. ,,gl!..Mw,,M.pp COLORGUARD- l roin left, Cheryl Bohn, Nanry lirskine. Cheryl llartcliy, Anne Kinniburgh, Betty Paholich, Bill Pawlowski, Josh Mfflallister, Carol Malone. 91 Yearbook MARIANNE BOCH CATHY LYNN BOCHEK ROY DRUM Senior Editor Undergraduate Editor Chief of Photography EDITORS' PON'-WVOW-Mr. Angeloni, veteran YVest Deer pub- lications adviser, leads a discussion with top staffers of the '63 Coalagra. From left, Marianne Boch, Ken Drombosky, Roy Drum, Linda Micklow, Cathy Bochek. ,A .4 4 5 Vt' ' I , 1 1 5' N n- 4 . - K ff.. N,-ov ,s N 1' J S 'N-uf 92 . Vit. 1. Coalagra Staff Records Most Memorable Year Their goal was to accurately record the thrilling 1962-63 year at Mlest Deer High School. The job required: A staff of over 85 people . . . 12 photographers . . . more than 1,500 pictures . . . more than 400 sheets of typewritten material . . . a total of 354,000 to be raised . . . approximately 600 individual man- hours of effort . . . work in evenings, Saturdays, and for over one full month during the summer. And still, this is only a partial synopsis of what goes in to a high school yearbook. Most important are individuals who train them- selves to meet all the requirements usually found in the adult working world: dependability, loyalty, abil- ity, interest, and the desire to stick to a job until it is completed in the best fashion possible. Mfest Deer has been more than fortunate in having these qualifications met during the last few years in a dedicated adviser, MR. ANGELONI, and in a staff that annually makes the W'est Deer Coalagra rank with the best in the United States. Their wish is that you will be proud of your Coalagra, and will open it often to recall a precious moment . . . a place . . . a particular day or hour . . . a dear friendship . . . the joys and exuberance of days at your Alma Mater as you lived them during the 1962-63 term. DROMBOSKY Processing Chief KJ S LINDA MICKLOW Sales Manager J 9 PHOTOGS AT WVORK-The Coalagra's famous for infauuouslj battalion of cameramen combine their talents QP, to photograph their favorite subject, a pretty girl. The girl is Beth XVhile, freshman homecoming court representative. Photograpliers, from left, are Bill Larkin, Roy Drum, Paul Alexandruuas. Ken Dromlxosky. Kneeling are Al Hohmann and Bill Henry. BEV REARICK BARR PAWLOSKI ROSEANN ROMACK Business lkfanager Advertising Manager Assistant Business Manager 'NET4 1 1 lf' 9' ..7'Zfl 5 '59 1 .x X C X 'K 1 velwdal- xg, W I L in MARCIE KLOBUCHAR LYNNE YVHITE JEANNE l,Y'I'l,E Section Editor Section Editor Section Editor 5 -xi-413 ffx. 1.4 xl Yin? --LAN 4 KEEPING UP ON THE NEWS -If you should marry a NVD grad and wonder where he got the habit of reading while eat- ing, you can probably blame The Antler for having started it. Z' LEADING JOURNALISTS-Much of the credit for success of The Antler this year can be attributed to these four: Mariamie Boch, managing editorg Bobbie Grass, editor-in-chiefg Lynne White, business manager and news writer, and Mr. Lavrich, faculty adviser. BREATHER SESSION-Taking it easy and just yakking are the editor and members of the writing staff after just beating out a deadline. Standing, Bobbie Grass, Beth Blackstnith, jean Lylle, Seated, Dorene Kerr, Louise Reiber, Donna Ordakowski, josh McCallister. . ,,- -4 'if Antler Lives Up to Famous Motto DEADLINE! . . . DEADLINE! . . . Got to beat that deadline!! Writing stories, reading copy, typing dummies, then the stencilsg then proofreading, more proofreading, and still more proofreading. Yet, the finished product, our own newspaper, is well worth the hours consumed-the effort exerted. The oldest school publication, The Antler, cele- brated its 20th year of covering Xvest Deer High like sunshine. Top brass of this year's aggressive editions were BOBBIE GRASS, the editor-in-chiefg MARIANNE BOCH, managing editor, and LYNNE WHITE, busi- ness manager. Some new columns were featured, including LOU- ISE REIBER'S review of what was happening at area schools, JOSH McCALLISTER'S Zooper Snooper, and the traditional Deer Tracks chatty column. Outstanding writers of the year were CATHY LYNN BOCHEK, with her exclusive 9th grade class column, COLLEEN NELSON, doing features with a Nelson-original twist, and XNIL BRUBAKER'S humor QPPPPPQ column. Of course the biggest production job was carried out by the genial faculty adviser, MR. LAVRICH, whose main duty was to dash the stencils to the Baird- ford oflice at the conclusion of the frantic deadline struggle in the Pub Room. Once in a while he made it! Other staff members this year were: Q WRITERS-.lean Lytle, Beth Blacksmith, Gloria Buydoso, Peg Chelpanoff, Louise Gezzi, Paula Gor- don, Cindy Hrobak, Dorene Kerr, Donna Ordakow- ski, Janice Ordakowski, Carol Pivni, Lil Tabacchi, Nancy Valerio. TYPISTS-Barb Burns, Margie Fleck, Helen Gill- ner, Gloria Klimezek, Margie Klobuchar, Bonnie Lager, Eileen Lekse, Flo Maliszewski, Bea Olar, Barb Pawloski, Vicki Pawloski, Sue Wfest. ARTISTS-Elaine Pernick, Colleen Nelson, Rich Decker. ANTLER'S HERE-The most famous corner in NVest Deer is the hustle-bustle publications sales desk in the cafeteria. AWN UVM n N I 'Rf ' fxns li .. 'J' if 1- 4.4 2 . .L in E' N 'x 'egg .il THE CHAMPIONS-XVinning recognition for themselves, award winning group are, from left, Ginger Kenyon, their church, and H'est Deer High School were members Marion Kenyon, Dick Gilson, Bill Geib, Nancy Hollman, of the YFC Bible Quiz team. They consistently defeated and Linda Johansson. other teams to emerge regional champs. Members of the Y.F.C. Club Again Produces Champion uiz Team Christ through you can change the world, the motto ol' the largest and most active of all WVest Deer High School student organizations-Youth for Christ -reflects the thoughts of the l25 students who actively participate. Led by capable and devoted leaders, the club en- joyed monthly jaunts to the YFC rallies in Pittsburgh, had funspirations of their own, and attended the Spring Fling at North Park and the Teen Reception in Pittsburgh. However, once again the most notable accomplish- ment of the organization was the phenomenal success of its triumphant Quiz Team. The team brought fame to I'Vest Deer High by winning the regional competition trophy, awarded annually to the best Biblical scholars in Southwestern Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland, as well as the Pittsburgh area championship. NANCY HOFFMAN and GINGER KENYON, who placed first and second, respectively, in the quiz playolls, will be members of the Pittsburgh honors quiz team competing for the Eastern Area Champion- ship in Ocean City, N. Officers of the club this year were DICK GILSON, presidentg BONNIE SETZENFAND, vice president of programming: NANCY HOFFMAN, vice-president of prayer and follow-upg JIM CUNNINGI-IAM, vice- president ol' management. GINGER KENYON was elected president for the second semesterg BILL GEIB, secretary. During the Christmas vacation, the annual Capital Teen Convention was held in X'Vashington, D. C. DAVE BOLLENBACHER represented X'Vest Deer. Another highlight of the club year was the appear- ance ol ANN and RONNIE NYE, national recording stars. The two were former well known night club singers who turned to gospel singing. They were really enjoyed at VVest Deer High. One other honor was given to the IN'est Deer club -a pizza party! This was for having the largest mem- bership at one of the area rallies. All in all, it was another mighty exciting and pro- gressive year lor one of the most worthwhile clubs at school. YFC CELEBRITY-Ronnie Nye, center, and his wife, scatcd. thrilled YFC members with a program of gospel singing. The Nyes were former night club entertainers. Gathered around the couple are YFC officers Bonnie Setzenfand, Nancy Hoffman, Ginger Kenyon, Dick Gilson, and jim Cunningham. PICTURE OF POISE-Joyce Monnier models her own creation at the Future Homemakers of America fashion show. READY T0 STEP OUT-Fashions for Around the Clock was the theme for this vear's FHA fashion show, Showing some of their personally made outlits are Carol XVagner, Pat Kon- tlrak, Virginia Shelestak, Patty les bracki, Gerry Cieslynski, and Kathleen Gardner. b 96 F A, FTA, Fl-lA Help Students Decide on Future Xafest Deer students have found that one of the best ways to prepare for special future occupations is to become a member of one of our three future clubs. They are the Future Nurses, Future Teachers, and Future Homemakers. liach ol' the three clubs had a particularly active year. The FTA, with a record-breaking 53 members, led with a formal initiation, a visit to Clarion State Col- lege, and a pepped up student teaching program. Installation of new members, a visit to Shadyside Hospital, and making dolls lor Children's Hospital was included in the year's agenda lor FNA. The one day which will be remembered, however, was when the new members wore white nurse-like caps through- out the day in school. The main project ol' Fl-IA was a Mother's Day Fashion Show and initiation. During the event, girls modeled latest styles each constructed on her own. IL Ng sf- r N ix xx YVINNIQR-llmmn Onlzlkuwki, lcfl. was nznnccl Miss by R k, E. E . Y A ...Y WSH T , FHA, FT A, FNA CASE YUIVRIZ INTERESTED-I- l'.X lmwnlmvrs Lillilil H lils :xml Mary Alu KOSlIl'llllJ1l gvt smm' illfillllllllihll Zlllillll ' .': c Clnllcgc from Wallin-1' Ilaul. 1li1'm-elm' nf :ul- missions, who wus gucsl SlM'1lkl'l' All thc' XYQSI lk-cr High 'mul I- IAA furlnnl iniliulimx pmglznn. 'E :Wi t I v l1l.X on llu' IIQISIS of llll ussgn' Zlllll hm' zlfllvc par! lll 4 Q' I'l.X IIIIS war, She-s sccn Wllh Mrs. lJ1K.n'ulz11nu, l'I.X SIIUIISUII A i ' k Wm -1 4 if vue , THE NlTRSliS-Slumlvnl nursc .'Xl'lL'll4' Mzlrshzlll, :1 XVI! grzuluzllc, cups FXA mem- lwr KZIITII Rvihcr with npprmtll of follow SIIIIICIII Mzlric Cl1lcx'1'iv1'i, also ll WD llllllllllll. Olhcr PNA uilicx-rs in lhm- picturv arc, sczllml, Louisa' RL-ihcr, Nan Dy-r. Slzuuling, ICI Nypznur. ,lumly YIvUllI2lSlCN'Ski, Ncil Nnlkvr. ICN' , U' 4 r, ,-'uv lk' K .. x .X'rlr.u' Arlrm' lr'lI.x nf hm' 1'xju'rir'111'1'.v. , I , v . .fi 9 ', 1 ! . . ..n 'A 97 A rllnl with H1l?',Kl',XfI'Ul7l lfiIi:1'n.v llmfrilul Senior Play HOW DID IT GO, COACH?-Having a little chat with faculty director Mr. Kristohk following a performance are Rich Dickson, Marianne Boch, Nance Papriska, Dave McMaster, and Sheral Brick. Dobieis 'Many Loves' Set Fun Plot for Senior Play Ferrous sulhde flooding the school, lovely Helen trapped in a ventilating duct, and a 51,000 bond which just seemed to have melted away were among the multitude of calamities that beset Dobie, the hero of this year's Senior Class Play. The fun-Hlled 3-act comedy, by Max Shulman, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, featured some unforgettable acting performances by Mlest Deer thes- pians, and a first-class directing job by MR. KRISTO- FIK. DAVE McMASTER came through in Academy Award fashion as the bewildered but lovable Dobie. MARIANNE BOCH was just right as Bonnie, the pretty girl who Dobie finally realizes has grown up. SHERAI, BRICK played the femme fatale for whom Dobie would gladly climb Mt. Everest, while RICH DICKSON was the enterprising big man fstar athlete, Echo editor, though not much in the brain departmentj on campus. Happy Stella and her band, with CARY SIMON- ETTI as the incomparable Stella, literally convulsed the audience with their antics, The slap-happy mu- sicians group included KIOHN MERLI, RICH GIL- SON, RAY BARON, DAN JONES, and ED MORO. They also introduced a new VVest Deer song, Mixie and Dixie, composed by our own Mr, K. Other leading character parts were portrayed by NANCE PAPRISKA, as Limbo Lamb, the glamor- ous starletg JOSH McCALLISTER, the freckled I2- year old brat Imogene, DON BOBISI-I, the near- sighted English teacher. IVOWVIE . . . IVOIVIEl-Petey and Dobie kind of like what they see in their old classmate. llonnie. OUR LEADER-'l'he Happy Stella Kowalski Scottishski I ive listen Q5 as their leader, Cary Simonetti, calls for decre- scenilof' lfrotn left are Ray Baron, Ed Moro, Dan jones, Dick Cilson. john Merli. 98 ,pf WVHAT NOWV?-l.i'l Imogene Gosh Mcffallislerj prepares something new and devilish, ALLURING-Slleral Brick portrayed the part of Helen, the girl for whom Dobie would gladly climb Mount Everest f 1. if N t' if F I 91-Q 2 ui' R ,fi l 7' A 1 - . tht I . -1' I'VE GOT PROBLEMS!-Dobie fDave McMasterJ finds consolation for the diiliculties of life on the soft shoulders of beautiful but vain Limbo Lamb, the movie Starlet, played by XYest Deer's Nancy Papriska. THE MANY LOVES OF DOBIE GILLIS By Max Shuhnan Directed by Mr. Stephen Kristohk, Jr. N n x Dobic . . . Bonnie . . Petey .... . . . Helen , .,,. . Miss Forepaugh Mr. Pipgrass . , Imogene ......... Mr. Harrington Happy Stella Majeska ,,.... Rutka . . , Sletka ,.., Simpka ,,.. Dombra ., . Dave McMaster . Marianne Boch .. . .Rich Dickson . . . . Shcral Brick . . , Kathy Makuta .. , . . , .. Don Bobish Josh McCallistcr ,. john Sickierski .. Gary Sitnonetti ,. John Merli Rich Gilson Ray Baron . . . . Ed Moro Dan Jones Mrs. Dixon .,... Linda Broge Mr. Dixon Miss Neuman .. Limbo Lamb Lola ....,.. Polly ....... Frannie .... Sally . . , . , , Mr. Gillis .. Adele .... Bill .,,..., Maudic . . . Pansy . . , Student . , . H'il Brubaker . ,... Fran Kulyn . . . . .. Nancy Papriska . . . . ,Sandy Evans . . . Louise Reiber Peg Chelpanofl . . .Carolyn lllllll . . . . Leroy Beckes . . .Barb Pawloski . . joe Slenkovich Roseann Romack ,........Jill Hartz ,...,, jean Lytle 1 I O I I l O MAKE UP-Louise Gezzi, Lee McDonald, Bev Rearick, Lynne White, Rose Mary Kotts. Sherry DCllIll2lllgl1, Nancy Erskine, Sue XN'est, Dorene Kerr PROGRAM-Bea Olar, Miriam Siriano, Judy Swanhart, Sue West, Bev Crosick, Lee McDonald, Joyce Monnier, Gloria Klilnezek PROPERTIES AND SCENERY-Pat Pernick, Bob Paszek, Tom Buttyan, Denny Zock, Patsy Smith PUBLICITY-Roberta Grass, Ed Hollo, Sheralanne Brick, Ken Sukanovich TICKET COMMITTEE AND USHERETTES-Donna Ordakowski, Beth Blacksmith, Dorene Kerr, Diann Waite, Helen Gillner, Joyce Arbogast, Joyce Monnier, Gloria Lassinger, Eileen Lekse 3 -f -ef- Football ln Football-The Year We Lost by Une Touchdown Try to sum up the 1962 football season, and all you can say is it was the year we lost by one touch- down. Of the five losses suffered, four were by a one- touchdown margin or less. The campaign book closed with a 4 wins-5 losses record for the year. However, the cold statistics of that record book could never tell what really happened during the season, described by many as one of the oddest for should we say most frustratingnj in West Deer's 20-year gridiron history. For instance, it started in extra sensational fashion in the very hrst game. Who will forget the opening kick-off when Hampton carried it all the way for a TD. But then a few moments later, West Deer retali- ated, Bob Uchic going 81 yards for a score fthis one called back, howeverj on the Braves' First play of the year. And who will ever forget that very same game when West Deer trailed 20-6 up until the end of the third quarter. Then Coach Dave VVhartenby's forces caught hre and scored three successive TD's to win the game, 25-20. The home crowd went wild! But there were more oddities to come, both good and bad. The second game brought the mighty Lions of Arnold here. Mfest Deer bowed out 14-7, but not until they gave the team later to be crowned Confer- ence Champions their toughest game of the year. The Richland game was next. Amid a steady driz- zle, the WD line reaped commendations for adding another shut-out. The 20-0 whitewashing of Richland marked the llth time in the past 21 games that the Brave line held opponents without a score. That mark is considered a school and possible district record. Next came the frustrating one touchdown losses to Tarentum, 7-Og Plum, 6-0, and Freeport, 6-0. The games have been played over a hundred times by bleacher quarterbacks who saw how West Deer could have won easily Nevertheless, they went into the books as bonalide losses. One of the bright spots of the year, of course, was the victory over ancient rival East Deer. Releasing all their pent-up emotions accumulated during the three straight one-touchdown defeats, the Braves pounded the Bucks, 26-6. The famed Antler Trophy again re- mained in the X-VD display case for another year. To conclude the year of unusual incidents was the real grand Hnale when VVD tackled a strong Spring- dale team, losing out 20-6. Vtlhat made it unusual was the fact that our Field general, Bob Uchic, passed for a record-breaking five touchdowns. Ironically, four of these were called back as the result of minor penalties. So that was it. The year we lost by one touchdown. You were there. Will you ever forget it? 55 DECEPTIVE- Jim Cunningham, a threat running or pass receiving, was the man opposing defense had to stalk. TD PRODUCER-Steve Nagy was another of the long linc of successful athletic Nagys at WD. He emerged one of the leading point-makers of the year. 100 A Wt M A 'iv DEPENDABLE-Ronnie Ellena, 'senior stalwart in the front line, was one of the several unsung heroes in West Deer's phenome- nal ll-game shutout record. championship squad. READY T0 G0-Brian Krisloff and Dave McMaster provided that much needed backficlil depth that separates a weak team from the powerhousc ft 'v4x: 4 '1 ' 1, ' Lug, , . qu W. . r as d ! 'B 1 ii. 1-'H A 0' 5 ,, 'R 'ia- A Ulf' Es av ,M xv,,. .IJ .mf ,i A-A . --nf -.' 1 - 2 Q- U A 1 6. 4 , 4 4,-X 'QQ 4 vw: .2 A... fbi. f.. f Zm 112-?5f'!f. , .uiiffr-f,.-,'.A MUCH HEADS FOR ANOTHER TD--A familiar sight this Season was XVest Deer's sensational No. 22. Bob Uchic. passing for a touchdown or picking np interference and galloping for one on a hoolleg play. 9 '-MP. .,Q L gy ,. ff t V9 p X Y R n il i if ,ilk ff ' x I an FOREWVARD WVALI.-You had to break through Mike O'Mal- ley, joe Z1'I1L'WlCI. and Len Navarro before you could do any scoring against XVL-st Deer. The trio composed an impenetrable portion of the hig front line that allowed only one team to score more than twice against the Braves. 1062 FOO'I'l5Al,IA, SEASON RECORD YVest Deer 25 Hampton 20 Arnold lfl XVest Deer 7 lVest Deer 20 Richland 0 Tarenttnn 7 XVest Deer 0 Plum 0 XVest Deer 0 Freeport 6 XVest Deer 0 XVest Deer 26 lidlra 6 Springdale 20 XYest Deer fi Total Points Scored by West Deer , 84 Total Points Scored by Opponents , .79 Last Year's Record ,..... . . 4-3-2 This Year's Record , . . , . .3-5 All-Time School Record . . 65-102-ll l0l O sf-5 Football 'ta ,L- C0 GET 'EM, LADS!-A few X of thc pops look wcll plcasccl N Q :ls they watch ll XVD gain during 'i X Pzircnts' Ni ht +41--my HPR ' N A iiki Exx S' g .J JUGCO ROLLS-Ilurly Ron Trcvcllini, VVcst, Dccr's fznncil human tank, finds an holc llllllllli-ilfillllilfll hy Leo Zilla CHQ and Bob Paszck Q55j and romps through for some nccclcd victory yarclzigc. VARSITY FOOTBALL SQUAD-Front row, Conch Xvhnrtcnhy. Knccling, Boh llrhic f24j, XVailt Kzispryszyn f48j, Al Burns f53j, Tom XVclls Qflfij, Steve Nagy f2Sj, Dawn' Falconer fllj, Dave KZlSlllZlk f52j. Svmncl row, M2lIl2lgL'l' Earl Mzltko, Les Nolkcr USD, Dani' MCM2lSll'l' fltij, .lov Pzlskorz 1155, Bill Mnrrziy f54j, Paul Mnrlincz f25j, Patsy Smith fl2j, Conch Schultz, Coach DiMarCo, Rich Calc CHQ, Rillllly Girclwootl f24j, Tvtl l.cggc'nS QQGQ, Jim HAPPY BLOCKBUSTER C hurl lNol kcr is gllllfllly lfricntlly guy to know footmill fi ld Tha Ing tickle. ww nimul to tha. V1llcy Nuw All Stn Tcfnn Cunningham ffifij, Mike Blulgumtcr 43 lNrk Chiu Z3 Mznmgcr Tom Kelly. Buck row, Bob Paszck f55j, Lvn Navarro fl7j, Miko 0'M:1llcy f4lj, I,zn'ry Cucrricri f30j, Hunk Trcvcllini f46Q, Jack Shiclrls f27j, lim Tcclcsco QSQQ, Child Nolkcr f?l7j -Ioc Zcncwicz CVD, Rich Fuhrcr f2lj, joe Bzorck f49j, Al Brocious MU, Al Vugnozzi f25j. Hurry Compson 0105, Brian Krislofl 22 Ron Ellvna 33 dun Sax 3 N38 Q43 48s-P wi' ,ff . f,,'i?':f 3T 352 1 .-i 15'--'I v Af. -1, My 1, 3 L' V.. 'ffl . i ,4 - 5 v 431, ., 1' Q ' 2 v lakh in ' ' . . 1 ' n , I - g X 1: gy? A, I FUN v TJ' iiiifgla ,fir - f 1515 'ff z., '- I .1- Fr . Y - , I 5?--g wk ? in 75Q?f?'f, flfl., 3 ' ' if-F . . ff u I -1, Q , - A - ,ff , - , t X but hc proved to hc inurclcrous on thc lz C . ' ' 2 ' ' a. . f ' . tx -. . - -'.- 'il' I 'f'.j. C D' CHD- cn T ,,.. ' ' z - Hr ' H .V q , .5 ...' - Q. PZJAT , Qin 5 . Tzteigf . .-D wjgfyi t : c5 :'rfsj.1E:d.,lis'?'5,,f-2' 1, ' ' 4' , . a -as , ':.'w..,,--4 ,,i l51,,.1-'.::!.' 15- .,,fj1f -, -' ' 2-5 .Ay9fa:., U, , W, ,N fs. PASS COMPLETED-llchic 4225 gets solid front line support, passes to Nagy 1415 who goes for the touchdown. West Deer Passing Attack Rated Best in Area Stop Bob Uchic and XVest Deer's passing attack, and you have them beat. That was the general understanding among teams that took on the Braves this season. Their reckoning was just about right, for it was Mfest Deer's strong aerial offensive that gained most of' their yardage all year. Statistics show that XVest Deer backs heaved a total ol' 103 passes during the campaign, completing 63. In charge ol' the tossing was BOB UCI-IIC, Y'Vest Deer's hall-of'-fame field general, who marked his third year as varsity quarterback. Bob's two best ef- forts were in the hrst game against Hampton when he teamed up with his ends to complete a phenomenal I0 out of' I2 passes. At Springdale, he threw tive passes that scored or set up touchdowns falthough four were called back for minor inf'ractions.j By the end of' the season, Bob's passing ability had garnered many laurelsffor himself and his school. He was named to the Valley News All-Star team, Post Gazette team, AV Conference Most Valuable Player, and honorable mention to the state All-Star team. His high scholastic standing enabled him to win many scholarship offers, including the one he accepted at XfVest Virginia University. Not merely a deceptive and swift ball-handler, Bob also did the punting and, on many occasions, gained huge yardage on quarterback keeper plays. It will be some time before VVest Deer will forget this athlete-a true sportsman, both on and off the gridiron. i S, BOB UCHIC If'f'.s1 Da'z'r'.r Hall-of-Fame Field General F . F 103 I 0 1 T M, xxx can go straight through was thc motto of Ron .X -:A . QM, , I ri.. 1 I j ii . is e hawk. f ANCHOR MAN-Spearhcuding the tough VVD line was Boh Puszek, the guy opponents feared most. Bob's stellar defensive and offensive play earned him positions on the Valley News and AIC All-Star Teams. BATTLECROUND FURY-Uchic Q22j hands off to Smith who heads for thc opening made by Nolkcr. 104 Q Sl'lEEDY- Mighty fast is thc way thcy tlvsfrilwil Patsy Slnith who gau- XYll fans many at thrill hy cnwrging out of n0wltt't't' to cltttlt' all opponent tacklcrs :intl Ollllllft' thctn tn thc goal. 1- ,- DQ lg Aqxf ' A-.44 1 . ,lug A fo-53' .V , .,, K t .Q arked C62 Season MEMORABLE PLAY-Onc of thc IHOSI exciting plays of thc year was Stcvc Nagy's thrill- ing shot--string pass Catch at Eclfra, rccorilccl hcrc hy telephoto lens of thc Coalagra CZllllK'l'2llll2lIl. Thu play set np a Hlcst Dcct' touchdown. fd vw , as Yr..-A Football TOP RECEIVER-'I'ctl lrggt-its proyvtl to ht' nm- of l'rhif's main targcts this yt-ar. 'l'hc agilc cntl was rcspmisihli- fm' many of tht- pass cmnplctimls, in- rltuling a mnplc of ical Hlllll'-tllllllt' Catches. A 96 gi ,tyt 4? ' 25 A -Qi A7 L 27,3 5 :E.Ez:..3fsW 'Y' A amid- ' S A . , ' t-fp . ' - ' Y vi . ZAR mn , A if ,,, . , N h .. :,..q,.l X. .1 ii ' . 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Clruhron Scenes 0.K., COACH --Coach DiMarco emphasizes a few points at halftime. HAPPY BRAVES-Gay emotions show through on both coaches and players as the title turns in West Deer's favor. .qg OUR BUDDIES-The real pals of all football players at WD are the moms who are members of thc hardworking Varsity Mothers Club. 106 x ,... AW, REF -Coach Whartcnby rloesu't quite agree. Future Varsity Talent Shows Rebuilding lroni its championship previous year, the Junior High lootlfall squad found some tough sledding in this campaign. In all, the young Braves lost three close gatnes, won one, and tied one. Most ol' the satisfaction ol' the year for the coaches concerned some ellective ball playing by various indi- viduals. A standout was IQD MISKICVICIH, a Center who played to win every minute ol' every glllllti. Stellar backlield men included PAT DUGAN, GARY SOBOTKA, and BILL RICITH. Offensive ends -IICFF IIUBBS and BOB FIELDS also came through with their share ol' yardage, while BILL I'AXVl.0SKI was a strong defensive end. All agree there's still more to be heard from these young IVest Deer gridders in the years ahead. JUNIOR HIGH SQUAD-Front row, seated, WVynn Kenyon. Dudley Lose, Bill Ifnlton, .lim XVright, Ozzie Kenyon, Joe Mur- ray, -lell' Ilnbhs. Second row, Tom Kapnstik, Randy Zalewski, jim Bihri, Dennis Bnrchell, Frank Bibri, Dave Yvaszkiewicz, Rich Bartehy, XVayne Cillatn. Third row, Coach Andriko, Bill on junior I-Iigh Team WVHO'S PILING 0N??-There's nothing the Junior High grid- ders liked hetter than a hit of rip-roaring action at the line of scrimmage. Reith, Ed Miskevich, Cary Sohotka, Pat Campbell, Bill Pawloski Boh Field, Steve Stiveson, Coach Paskorz. Back row, Greg IIo gan, Den Brndney, Nick DeMartini, Carl Angeloff, Bob Grandy Ted Gnzy, and Mike Stephan. The li'l Braves again rated on top , 1. . , 1 Cf! ' -'ls Q 42 is . , , . V l L 1 A I Y f 'Y et , A sf K f ' N 3 L' ' ix 3 'I K X A 1 I J f 1 J W V V- ' 2 iii, if ev? Htl . 'S 0 1 . -av R+ 2 4 Q it , ig 0 ,gt .1 .f' f V 1- ' 4 1' .Al NVE DID IT-It was il jnhilanl YVD lcznn that cclulmitcml :iflcr downing V4-rona for thc Sn-clion Crown. lYll'llll7L'l'S arc, kneeling. Tony Plcsha, Frank 'l':ilmfcl1i, Couch Schultz, Rich Czilv, Gary johns, Coach Mzirsili, Dzivc lNlcMuslcr, luck Crnnclcn, Rich Dickson, Standing, Ron Colton, Ron Ben- Y ncll, Ron l,zlssingL'x', -loc laiskorl, Boh I'zis1vk, Boh Uchic. FOUL ON YOU-Says i'L-fcwc' to jack Grnnclvn who ohviously rlicln't like thc cull lnaulc during thc clnnnpiunship ggnnc. VCI'Ull1l player looking on wilh intcrcsl is lloll. 108 Basketball e Did lt in Basketball - The Champions ! ! You can sense the tenseness and excitement in the air. The clock is ticking away the seconds 5 4 3 2 1-and the final buzzer sounds. Suddenly pandemonium reigns among the Mfest Deer rooters. The mighty Braves have won another BIG one! This was the story all season as the cagers of COACH JIM MARSILI compiled a record-shattering season. The big, heavy quintet of BOB PASZEK, RICH DICKSON, JACK GRUNDEN, BOB UCHIC, JOE PASKORZ, and company brought home, for the first time in the 20-year history of the school, the WPIAL Section Crown. In a tough Section 19, which had the likes of Verona's Gary Lyle and Oakmont's Rick Carlberg, the Deermen compiled a 12-2 ledger, their only losses being to Verona and Sharpsburg. Taking the title wasn't as easy as the records would have one believe. VVhen the regular season ended, Verona and West Deer were tied for first place with identical records of 12-2, necessitat- ing a play-off to decide the champions. In a packed Arnold gym the WD boys decisioned the Panthers, 57-47, to gain the right to advance in WPIAL elimination play. It was a close hard-fought contest with the Braves only pulling substantially ahead in the final minutes of play. West Deer went marching on to the quarter-finals at Mt. Leba- non, opposing a huge, heavily favored Fort Cherry team. The Braves weren't ready to let anyone stop them from going to the Field House, as they downed the Rangers 41-40. Every WD fan there aged five years as, in the final seconds of play with the Braves sporting a one point margin of victory, a Ranger made a desperation shot that circled the rim of the hoop before falling off. It was another great team effort as our boys won with hustle and sheer determination. The next stop for the WD team and, as it turned out, the Final one, was the semi-finals at the Pitt FIELD HOUSE! The West Deer squad was defeated by Edgewood, Section 15 champs and defending state champs, 58-54, in another close one. And so, the greatest basketball season in West Deer High School history came to a dramatic close. VVitl1 such a triumphant season, the WD hve did a stunning job of tearing down previous records and establishing new ones. It was, needless to say, the best season record in WD history, 18-4-, and the best league record 12-2. The Braves also set a new scoring mark at Millvale with a 91-61 victory. Offensively, XfVest Deer scored 1,246 points for a 62.50 points-a- game average, while giving up 1,015 points for a record low average of 50.75 fincludes only regular season playj. The previous record of eight consecutive victories fell as the quintet made it 10 in a row before being upset by Sharpsburg. 109 l JACK GRUNDEN . . . nznnvtl BOB PASZEK-scason's high scorer with 326 BOB UCHIC-a Consistcnt pla Most Valuable Player . . . 32 points . . . thrillccl home and opponent fans or . . . was thc stantl-out in points in ont' gilllll' just short alikt- with his fantastic outsitlc shots . . . his Vcrona playoff gamt- with L of rt-cortl 35 ht-ltl by brother spot-tl and fast breaks constantly threw oppo' points. Bob . . . was tough in playolls. nt-nts oil track. COMING THROUGH-Opponents know Joe Paskorz nu-ans business as hc starts a bn-ak for thc basket. 110 Team Effort-Key to Braves, Champion Success 4 EXHIBITION GAMES X'Vest Deer 57 Apollo 1Vest Deer 65 Arnold XV est Deer 30 Shaler VVest Deer 51 Knoeh Wlest Deer 65 Freeport Wfest Deer 77 Alumni Mfest Deer 72 Kittanning Mfest Deer 50 Etna LEAGUE GAMES 1'Vest Deer 35 Verona XV est Deer 60 Richland VVest Deer 77 Hampton VVest Deer 69 Sliarpsburg Mlest Deer 42 Oakmont 1fVest Deer 91 Millvale IV est Deer 66 Edf ra VVest Deer 47 Verona West Deer 73 Richland YV est Deer 7fl Hampton 1fVest Deer 46 Sllarpsburg West Deer 59 Oakmont West Deer 83 Millvale 1fVest Deer 59 Edfra RICH DICKSON-top rebound man and plav-maker of the XVD live . . . although he specialized in pulling in the rebounds, Rieh Could be counted on to score in the double figures. PLAY-OFF GAMES Basketball West Deer 57 Verona 47 fSection Tie Play-olfj Mlest Deer 41 Fort Cherry 40 CNVPIAL Quarter-Gnal Play-offj Edgewood 58 XV est Deer 54 QYVPIAL Semi-hnal Play-off-Field House, INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Player FG FA-FM Pts. Robert Paszek 133 94-60 326 .lolm Grunden 125 92-69 319 Robert Uehie 89 911-63 241 Richard Dickson 85 86-40 210 Joseph Paskorz 69 80-47 185 Tony Plesha 10 19-7 27 Richard Cale 4 8-l 9 Ronald Bennett 3 8-3 9 David McMaster 1 2-l 3 Ronald Cotton 1 2-1 3 Frank Tabaeehi 1 0-0 .. TONY PLESHA - injured in JOE PASKORZ-ontstanding ball han- dler . , . was the guy assigned to stop opponents' big guns . . . ellectively bottled-up Verona's are l.yle in play- oIl's, thereby enabling XVD to win. 0I1l0l'C. first game of year, but came back in late season to provide needed impetus for the cham- pionship drive . . . only a soph- Basketball 'E DAVE MCMASTER RON CUTTON RON BENNETT FRANK TABACCHI Well Balanced Squad Brought WPIAL Trophy to West Deer 112 GIVE 'EM ALL YOU HAVE-Coach Marsili Hrcs up his boys with a little pep talk :luring time out. -5 Q9 F-zu FOR YOU, DICKSON-YYITS fQI'llllllCll :mal f,ilklllUlll'S Karr lvaip high lu gain pussussimi of thc hall. I UP YOU G0-Roh PZISYCLQ vyus lhc hnskct high ovcrhcziri, ready to sink om of his fzunous hook shots. Attvnipting to mlvfvncl is Rirh Czu'lhci'g of Ozikmonl RICH C.-Kl.Ii RON LASSINCLER GARY JOHNS TA 54 -4 5. jUNIOR VARSITY SQUAD-Front, Coach Schultz, and Randy Girclwoorl, Dave Kashlak, Ken Drombosky, Paul in in lgus Bill Henry 'ind Harry Long. Standing, Harry Martinez, john Boris, Bob Stanko, jim McMullen. Conipson Kim Stevenson Ron Shelestak, Larry Simonetti, ITS OUR? Ron Qhelestalt and Plul Mirtinel haul il in. 'K 1' 3 1 1 Thrilling Sharpshurg Tilt Highlights JayVees' Year ll you go by the won and lost record, the junior Varsity basketball season could be rated so-so. But if you go by thrill-packed, down-to-the-wire games, it was one of the best seasons ever. Overall, the little Braves of Coach XN'alt Schultz racked up a slate ol seven victories and seven losses. The number one game of the year proved to be the battle with Sliarpsburg. A last second basket by West Deer brought home the victory. Among leading scorers and top rebounders of the year were DAVE KASHLAK, RANDY GIRDNVOOD, RON SHELICSTAK, PAUL MARTINEZ, and LAR- RY SIMONETTI. All these stellar Performers will be eyeing starting varsity positions in the seasons ahead. E' 4 Basketball junior High Cage Team Rolls Llp Record Score Credit the Junior High basketball team of 1962-63 with coming through with one of the highest scores ever recorded against an opponent. The young Braves defeated Edfra by a whopping 61-27 mark. Coach Ernie Andriko's young chargers had a rela- tively good season, winning nine and losing seven. Triumphs were over Tarentum, Knoch, and Rich- land leach two times, as well as over lidfra, Sharps- burg, and Hampton. Sturdy GARY BONGIOVANNI proved to be the pace setter of the year, both in scoring and in re- bounds. Other high point men were RAY NAVAR- RO, BOB FIELD, WYNN KENYON, DANNY YNERNER, and TOM RUSH. VVith their good start in junior High basketball, this may be the combo that will set new varsity rec- ords in the seasons to come at Mlest Deer. Wright, Tom Rush, Cary Bongiovanni. Standing, Steve Maholic, Dennis Burchell, Ozzie Kenyon. ',,-ki . I I s .,,, .V.,,l. l Q. ft -j. . UW 9 0 115 Baseball fo Kg, I963 VARSITY BASEBALL SQUAD-Front, Rich Calc, Brian Krisloll, Ron Shclcstak, Al Vagnozzi, jim Cunningham, Ted l.1-gpgcns, Alvin Hohmzmn. Middle row, Coach Vitkay. Walt KZISPFYSIYII, Bill Bichl, Leo Zilla, Ron Cotton, Tony Plcshn, Hal llichl, jm- Pnskow, Bnh Iliiynk. Back row, Cary Bongiovzmni. 560. l WHAT'LL WE D0 NOWV, COACH?-A familiar scum' this yvzn' was ll confurcncc on thc monnd with Conch Vilkziy. Ed Moro, Mike Brorlzl, Daw Kushlnk, Larry Simnnctti, Ron l,2lSSlllgCl', .lorry Rcbrcy, Dom Simonctti, Mlynn Kcnyon, VVult Pcrolck, Stew Stivvson. Since most of the squad lIlt'lIIlll'l'S arc umlcrgrads, XVD will ficld Z1 more vxpcricnccd tcnnl nuxt season. Q 5 --3 K2 x., :J AN Eli' G 116 Young Baseball Squad Eyes Better Years Ahead Baseball came back to XfVest Deer High this year after a live-year layoll, but the oltl Championship ways tlltlllil. Because ol' varsity inexperience, Coach Miekey Vit- kay had to rely mainly on young athletes who still had to be christened properly in diamond dust. The Braves compiled a record ol' two wins as against I0 setbacks. Two of their best games were near upsets of league leading Har-Braek, 5-3, and Ken High, 8-li. Handling most ol' the mound duties during the year were DAVE K.-XSHLAK, GARY BONGIOVAN- Nl, HAL ISIICIIL, and RICH CALE, all underclass- men who will be ready to settle some old scores come next season. - 'indium f-'sa r X ,f x 1' ,. 1 f , - I v ..- ' 1 t .jx ,Y 'WL A Lai ' ' Kjili 'ii' T4 -, na- GOING, GOING, watches one of outer barriers. . . . GONE-Sophomore Larry Simonelti his powerhouse 'drives head high above the t ,J PRETTY CUTE-'I'hc varsity cheerleaders take a break to mug for the Cilllllffillllllll. From left arc Lee McDon- ald, Donna Latronica, Diane Rokoski, Barb Burns. Linda Micklow, joanne Hilla, and Gail George. '-r QT LEE MCDONALD St-nior Co-Head Cheerleader 118 Cheerleaders Boo To have been a XfVest Deer cheerleader during the '62-63 term was something special. It took attractive girls with ability, undying vigor, enthusiasm, and a fierce loyalty to the Braves. The NVD teams and student body discovered they had all these qualities, in abundance, in the varsity cheering squad. Lcd by seniors BARB BURNS and LEE MCDON- ALD, the group kept alive interest during the foot- ball season when the tide was going against the Deer- Clxerleaders ,fi0 ave-:S Win Spirit . 9 'D mcn, :xml pzircil lhc lrcmicil inns during lhosc licvuc 1 wccks ol' clianiilpioiisliip hnskclbzlll play. ll's IIlCIIlOl'1llllL', loo, that thc prcscnl cl1Ccl'lc:lclc1's 1 worn' lhc only ones cvcr lo lczul XVU Boosters :it 11 5' K'llllllllJl0llSllllJ gznnc. lacing lhc Slhlllililllllgii for the ' l5l'alx'c K'llllSC :ll thc Pill lficlclllollsc. .-Xnolllcl' honor wcnl also lo senior l'llCCl'lCllllC1' l.l ,li Mc'lJOX.Xl.D, who rcprcscnlccl XVD :ll thc AV alll-sian' ll1lSliL'll!1lllg1llllC, - l 'i 2 IS.-XRBARA BURNS SL'lllUl' Co-llvalrl Cl1c'c'l'lc:l1lL'i' LITTLE FlRECRACKIZRS-'I'hcsc' pvppy .lun- ior High gals ilicl :1 gl'l'Lll ioh in lvzuling lhv support for iunior vansily lvunis this yrur. Sm-:neil am- Gloria Align-loni, Mary Aim Cvni Cindy Yllilllilfflll, mul Dizuu- Dvlllllilllgll. Staind- mg, Ixzircn lx1'I'IllL'S, BL-th Minn-, .Ioan lwycr, :mil Maury Louism' Yourish. P ll A my i L Al J QJ I-I' I Royalty Our Queens Endowed Presenting, Her Majesty the Queen! Those words are the dream of every little girl, but they became a reality this year for four lovely senior girls. To be selected to a queen title by her classmates, a WD girl must possess poise, charm, personality, schol- arship, attractiveness, leadership, and friendliness. This year each of the four queens was endowed gen- erously with all these qualities. LEE MCDONALD, in the spring, won the most cherished of all titles-that of Senior Class Queen. As traditional, the class president, DON BOBISH, reigned as King. Elected to the court were LOUISE GEZZI, LEROY BECKES, LOUISE REIBER, KEN SUKANOVICH, BOBBIE GRASS, BOB PASZEK, JOYCE MONNIER, and GARY SIMONETTI. They presided during Senior Recognition and Move- CLASS CHOICE-Members of the Senior Court pose for their formal photograph. At center are Queen Lee McDonald and King Don Bobish. Seated are Joyce Monnier, Louise Gezzi, Louise with Qualities of Royalty up Day festivities. The first title of the year went to charming KATHY PREISSER, picked by her classmates to be the Homecoming Queen. ROBERTA GRASS received the next selection, that of WD's Jay-Cee Queen. She ably competed in the queen contest at the game and won first Runner- up Honors. Beautiful BARBARA BURNS, the varsity cheer- leader, and BOB UCHIC, outstanding athlete, were the royal couple of early spring as they ruled as Queen and King of Sports at the annual Varsity Mothers Dance. All at WD just couldn't be prouder of the well chosen royalty of the year. Reiber, Bobbie Grass. Standing, Bob Paszek, Ken Sukanovich, Leroy Beckes, Gary Simonetti. . ff.. S A N. laws . .,,. t an l N gs r as I cgvsjfi f ,ss .. rf 120 7' 5 RQ, .A -. ,A M, -x -5 4.,,'f'-law X . gr? 1 x 1 Royalty J V . ss 0 I5 ..- X- A. ww ' ig 561:34 W!j,,.9' X Q . K , .N H , 1 -.,t . ': . Barbara Burns - 1 Queen. 0fSj1orts ull I 'f 3 f Kathy Preisser Homecoming Queen N 9.-scum Y! wig ,Q 5 'null Roberta Grass West Deer jay-Cee Queen l2l Prom Churchill Valley, Radiant Couples, Gaie Take one radiant young lady and one debonair young man. Add a corsage of lovely flowers. Place them in the beautiful Churchill Valley Country Club. Mix in plenty of laughter, music, and gaiety-and you have the thrilling Prom, 1963! The exciting teenage evening began at 8 o'clock at scenic Churchill Valley where Brad Hunt and his or- chestra provided dancing music. By midnight, the students were really on a Stair- U 1' ENC HANTING EVENING-Dancing under the stars at the Prom. way to the Stars, the after-Prom party theme. Return- ing to the XVest Deer High School gym and signing in at the Pearly Gates, they were admitted to heav- en, fas the junior Class realistically portrayedj. And a very breath-taking heaven it was! Soft angel-hair clouds, silvery stars, and heavenly blue crepe-paper decorations seemed to carry the couples off into another world. Celestial, smooth music was provided by the Blue-Tones. Enticing all couples was the ngamblers' den set up on Cloud Nine fthe cafeteriaj. There were games such as the Horse Course, Spill the Bottles, Hole in One, and Shoot the Moon. LITTLE PROM NOTES: Everyone at the Prom will never be able to thank the hardworking parents and teachers enough who pitched in to make the event so successful. Thanks again, folks! We're sure lucky, and proud, to have people like you in our township . . . POLITO, the magician, sure had everyone baffled. He produced seven doves out of nowhere during his act in the gym . . . Special thanks of all go out to MRS. McDONALD who did most of the planning and work connected with Cloud Nine game area. Everyone in the BOCH family will remember the Prom this year because they were all there. MR. and MRS. BOCH again lent a hand with all the work connected with the event, while MARRIANNE, HENRY, and JOYCE and their dates enjoyed the festivities in another way . . . VVho will ever forget the hilarious Horse Course? H76 suspect this game had a double purpose. Besides being lots of fun, it made many people UANE SCHRODER in particularj swear off the ponies for life . . . That was Prom, 1963, at West Deer High School. How can we ever forget it? Enjoyed also was the nightclub entertainment in the gym which consisted of comedian Texas Tony Garland and master magician POLITO. Throughout the evening, plenty of refreshments were served up, including double-decker big boys. The 1963 Prom concluded ofhcially with breakfast at 5 a.m. It marked the third annual all-night Prom at Mlest Deer, and it again produced memories for many that will last for a long, long time. 10111 D2lYiS Mike Horchar R011 Lnssinger George Dromhosky Henry Boch and and and and and 0360 Mollllivl' Patty Monarko Debbie Antoszyk Gay Eger Ann Catherwood Prom ake 1963 One to be Remembered pw: 1. v- ff-ff y-' 1 Z v' x. 'J ' x ks 1 5 Y v-X 'l'ccl lrggclls lid Hollo Joe Blorck lluw Clmllcwski Dun- Kglllslmml Llllll :md and and mul l.imln Slmlchnkcr Cxxrolc Malone Joyce Godin-wski Clzlrol Gornick Colin lbcrnus V , J N If N Su-vc Lzmglitl Ron Armstrong and and Kathy XVicnskovitch Barb Puncuk HIGH ABOVE-Junior Class I'rcsirlcnt 'I from upon Cloud 9. il Y 1,65 Y' . 1' U ,r Pal Thompson Rlch vv Patti Turnu Donn 1 SCCIIC 7 We ,tb -. ff ft ral-' .- fr X ' - .. I Q t .A U' - R' ! 'gt kk, ll 1 - ' Sq! ' 1 Q fl I' S! 3' ! I I - '- 1 X L, . 1 Ofnxrqryvgy' VII f 1 5 t X 5. 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K I ll ' S' 125 2' FUN--'I'l1v Hm'sv Course proviflcd laughs :mul thrills for prom-gocrs, En- joying il llvrc :irc Nancy Dyer, john Sickivrski, lloh Czltllcrwoorl, Louise Rcilwr, I.ormim' I-lalovzmir, and Kon Sukzmovicli. 1 gw ig HEY! A HOLE IN ONE!-Bob Pasmk mngrzlllllaltvs ll prolly surpriscml Karvli Mitchell. f 5 V K , , .L I c J Gamblers Den Entic l s l Q, ' , 1 ' y x l 5 Q 4 , K MISCALCULATIZD-llnl :ns 1.1-o Zilla lzllvr su profuumlly CXlll'CSSCLl, 'AYUL1 t'2lll'l win 'vm Run 'lll'CYK'llllll Tom Castello Frniv Km'lm0i'lCin -Im-I flllllllillghlllll S11-yg Nagy Hllfl :incl :xml and :md Kllllly 1'l'l'iSSL'l' llzuict jnycc Diana- Ry'lllUI' B1-tty Currin Lil 'lyllmgglyi I i IIIIIII' 2 pp Prom Crowd fy IJz'bIair'.vl1rmxv iI's all in Hu' Huis! of ilu' wrist . . . .. ,lb lxg Y Q: I i 1 I ..' 5 I TY' - 'iurb rlllrillzllchv it to IIl'0ill'I' lmzly English . . . 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Q w Receiving priles for lop 'Spf scores at Cloud Nine games were couples Harold Atkinson auil Mary Pal Payne, Butch Parkinson and Gloria Klimezek, and Lil Tabacchi and Steve Nagy. A :mul 1 I and I zu Prom Ends But Everyone Remains Up in Cloud 9: IT WVAS FUN-Couples A-njm thc Iusl mlunu: They will l'CIIll'llllJL'l4 this IJIUIII for ax long lime. SL,, l XXX X J' ilk Senior Activities Final Senior Events Create Lasti JUST LIKE HAWVAII!-TOITI XVells 2 lI1t I Craig SlCphCll get an special welcome from native maidens Sharon Ulesch- festivities. Decorations fzmd greetings!j followed Rl well er and Ennnu Mae Smith during the senior dinner dance enjoyed Hawaiian motif. X ass Fellowship Mlhat will the graduates remember most years from now when they think back of their last few weeks at West Deer High? Vlill it be those final days of cramming for exams, or rushing to complete that last term paper, or that endless practice in order to march correctly at com- mencement? No, the moments that will come to most minds will be the fun, laughter, and fellowship of those Hnal class social events-the senior dinner-dance, the class picnic, senior recognition day. The successful dinner-dance was highlighted by a balmy atmosphere created from the Hawaiian theme and the hula girls. Each member was given a lei by the girls, and a few lucky guys were rewarded a kiss besides. Rainy, chilly weather didn't deter the seniors at their North Park picnic. The boys whipped together a rousing game ol' softball, while the girls fthey weren't allowed to play in the grudge matchj watched their favorite guys or went for a ride on the unique bicycle-huilt-for-two at the park. And then all too soon those activities were over and became nothing more than memories. How- ever, they helped make the members of the Class of 'tifi a close, friendly unit, although all realized these terminating events marked the last time some of the classmates would ever be together again as they go their separate ways. Senior Activities OH, T0 BE A KID AGAIN- joyce Monnicr and Margie Klobuchar try out the sliding board at thc senior picnic. LOTS OF FUN-The gang whoops it up at the senior dinner- dance. KE SOUTH OF THE BORDER-Doing a little twisting MAJOR PROJECT-Although it's a lot of work, everyone re- rnish style are Roseann Romack and Nick Mellon at members the fun and satisfaction out of pitching in together to SKS. decorate for some big special event. A t 4 , . ,JN-SX1 . ' ANR t I rf S' +- V Q' l ,4 - Z' 131 Graduation utdoor ' Ceremony Marks End f GREETINGS TO ALL-Don Bobish, class president, opens the 19th annual S commencement program at Xvest Deer High School by extending a welcome to , all parents and friends present. I now pronounce you graduates of VVest Deer High School. So spoke School Board President Rob- ert Hazlett. Mlith these words were culminated I2 long, but now actually short, years for the Class of 1963-years of tests and textbooks, work and fun, laughter and sometimes sadness. Above all, for many it marked the end of formal classroom learning. These realizations made the 1963 Commencement, the 19th in the his- tory of the school, particularly memorable. Once again the top honors students delivered the graduation addresses. Centered around the class motto Not for ourselves, but for all, the panel discussion was led by valcdictorian PAUL GRANDY, with MARCIE KLOBUCHAR, LINDA JOHANSSON, LOUISE REIBER, and ,IOYCE ARBOGAST speak- ing on different phases of the subject. In all some I5 scholarships were won by class mem- bers. Two surprise presentations made were to LIN- DA QIOHANSSON, the Lions Club Scholarship, and to KEN SUKANOVICH, the Hess Memorial Student Journalism prize. PAUL GRANDY was bestowed the R. Montgomery cash award, given annually to the top student in the class. Other scholarships were won by DON BOBISH, Pitt: DICK GILSON, IA-'heatong PAUL GRANDY, Pittg LINDA AIOHANSSON, Grove Cityg MARION KENYON, Mlestminsterg DONNA ORDAKOIVSKI, Duquesne: BOB PASZEK, George Wlashington U.g LOUISE REIBER, Mt. Mercy, JOE SLENKOVICH, Pittg KEN SUKANOVICH, New Mexico Tech, BOB UCHIC, IfVest Virginia, and LEROY BECKES, Crove City. The count at graduation indicated that at least 49 members of the class would continue their educa- tion in some type of advanced schooling. None of the girls seemed headed for the altar immediately, with only three being engaged at this time. LEN NAVAR- RO was expected to be the Hrst member of the class to enter the armed forces. LEN also happened to be the first to receive his diploma. The last was awarded to LYNNE WHITE, 132 as she became the 2,003 graduate of West Deer High School. A surprise announcement was made when BOBBIE GRASS received her diploma. She was the oflicial 2,000tl1 graduate of West Deer. A portable TV was the gift of the Class of 1963. It will be used to view special programs, historic ev'ents, etc. COMMENCEMENT SIDELIGHTS: Weather was again the concern of all prior to the ceremonies, again ,held outdoors. Rain and cold weather seemed to threaten. However, shortly before the program was to begin, the sun shone through, the wind calmed, and it turned out to be the best weather ever experi- enced since the graduation was first held outdoors I0 years ago. The class had one set of twins, JOHN and JO- ANNE BORIS. There were two brothers, BOB and VVALT PASZEK, and a brother-sister, EMMA and PATSY SMITH . . . 123 strong, it was the third largest graduating class in the history of the school . . . Something different-there were enough guys to go around. For the first time in years, none of the girls had to march together. Instead, the two tallest members of the class, BARRY PROTHEROE and RICH DICKSON, had to be partners. Class members still remember what an ordeal it was marching IJZISK faculty row. Some of the teachers really had a field day joshing the graduates . . . KATHY MAKUTA experienced the honor of having her father award her diploma. MR. MAKUTA, a veteran X'Vest Deer member of the Board of Etluca- tion, proudly presented Kathy's diploma-and a big smooch with it! Some of the fellows in the back row nearly pan- icked when they marched onto the Held and to their designated area but found no chairs there. They al- most had to stand for the ceremonies but for a few on-the-ball band members who gave them their chairs . . . This class represents about the last of the war babies, people born during World War II. From now on is when graduating classes really get large at West Deer because of the post-war baby crop! Graduation 135 Graduation 1: JUST FOR YOU-A bit stunned but very happy is Miss Kraft as she displays the surprise gift givcn her by seniors t ,ix of li. l for her hardworking and cordial ways as faculty sponsor of the Class of '63. Appreciative graduates share her joy. ltis Those Little Moments You See AQ LIKE THIS, LEROY-Giving an hit of last minute advice to l.ee lleckes on the proper position of his Cap is Senior teztctller Miss jarema. Steve Nagy seems a hit prehoccupietl, while Cary Lofk- ernlan looks on with interest. 'Q IN THE FAMILY-M:n'ion Kenyon, honor ineinhcr of the class, :mil her falllwr, the Rev. Waller Kenyon, joke around ax bit he- fnrc the lmccailzni1'enle service. Rev, Kenyon clelivereml the lrauli tional niessalge, while Marion sung the I,oril's Pl'1lyL'l'.H Graduation THE TOP FIVE-fi0lI1llIl'l!Cl'l1ll'lll :ulclresses were pre- sented by the leading sluclenls of the rlziss in panel discussion form. W I ,, x- if, ,. , rf I E IP - , . 'im' ll .. if 0 Remember Most About Graduation 'Q 1 ONCE OVER LIGHTLY - Deeply engrossed in practicing the Class song ln-fore lining up to march ont are Dora-ne Kerr, Nancy Papriskzi, Marge Fleck, Connie Gocllewski. 155 'Q Graduation THE BIG MOMENT-Tassels are switched from left to right side and seniors become ofbcial XVDIIS alumni. Deservant Recognition Came To Many GOOD WORK, PAUL-Principal Petrina ex- tends congratulations to Paul Grandy after awarding him the R. Montgomery Top Slu- COMMENDATIONS-Ken Sukanovich stands by as Mr. Petrina announces that he has been selected winner of the H. C. Hess Memorial Student journalism Award. Ken later was also selected Valley News Carrier of the Year and given a 5250 scholarship by the local newspaper. dent cash award. rg THAT'S OUR GIRL-Beznning prontlly :ire Mr. :intl Mrs. XVilli1nn Crass us they watch Mr. Burns, school tlistricl snperintentlent. extentl Congrzilillzilions to their tlaingliter, Roherlzi. Boh- FOR A FINE STUDENT-Lintlzl johznisson is :ill smiles :is Mr. Anlonelli. the Clnh presitlenl, ziwzirtls hex' the zninnail S5500 Lions Clnh Scholzir- ship. A fs fa I l liie clutches her tliplonizi-ai very important one gsincc it happened to be the 2.0ll0tli ziwzirtletl hy West Deer High School in this its 19th grzitluzition year. HAIL, DEAR WVEST DEER-In :i pensive moorl sing the Alma Mailer for the lust time. All knew it wot they went their sepamite ways. Graduation 'ire the senior girls :is the lltlllll lit' long ht-fort ,f if X I , 1 137 The Class of 1963 is now part of West Deer High Sch00l's historyg However, the biggest test for success and happiness lies in utilizing what has been learned forthe exciting, productive challenges ahead ' . Good Luck, Good Health, Cod Bless You . . ' FAREWELL-Mr. Salvatore leads the chorus in a musical goodbye to thc Class of 1963. 'i ul These Groups Aided 363 Coalagra The Coalagra wishes to thank members of the following community and school organizations for their support. Publication of this ,63 edition of The Coalagra would not have been possible without the aid of these groups. Il ll 3 il 1 if CURTISVILLE PTA-Mrs. Schubert, president, Mrs. Chabal, vice-president, Mrs. Pillart, secretary, Mrs. Norris, treasurer . . . Meets 3rd Monday of month . . . To bring into closer relations the home and the school, that parents and teachers may coop- erate intelligently in the training of the child. it if Sl' RUSSELLTON PTA-Mrs. Less, president, Mrs. Galbraith, vice-president, Mrs. Yaworski, secretary, james Yaconis, treasurer . . . Meets lst Tuesday of month . . . To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, church, and community. K K HK BAND BOOSTERS-Mrs. Long, president, Mrs. Charney, vice-president, Mrs. Consolaro, secretary, Mrs. Rowe, treasurer . . . Meets 4th Tuesday of month . . . Interested parents and friends who help the music department in every way possible-band camp, financing instruments, music, uniform acces- sories, etc. flf Il' W WEST DEER VOL. FIRE DEPT. NO. 2-Frank Huffman, president, Glenn H. Fertig, vice-president, Rusty Falconer, Fire Chief, Berl Sampson, Assistant Fire Chief . . . Meets lst Friday and 3rd Sunday of month . . . Thanks to all who helped to support our service in 1962-63, Ambulance calls-144, Fires-81, Gallons of water hauled-152,400. 'lf if 1 VARSITY MOTHERS-Mrs. Navarro, president, Mrs. Falconer, vice-president, Mrs. Rebrey, secretary, Mrs. Evans, treasurer . . . To help support and pro- mote good sportsmanship at West Deer High School. IK H! it WEST DEER TWP. LIONS CLUB-Vincent An- tonelli, president, Carl Bongiovanni, Alex Bibri, Frank Zebracki, vice-presidents, james Marsili, secre- tary, james DeVita, treasurer . . . Meets lst and 3rd Monday of month . . . Strives to aid community, school, needy people through Lions sight program and other humane and civic projects. fl fi if ITALIAN WORKERS AID SOCIETY-john Sci- olla, president, john Grill, vice-president, Richard Walck, secretary, Anthony Moro, treasurer . . . Meets 2nd Sunday of month . . . promotion of cultural heri- tage and encouragement of fellowship among mem- bers and friends. Il Q Sl ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY GROUPS WHO SUPPORTED THE COALAGRA THIS YEAR: Allegheny Acres Booster Club Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Rodger Burger Post 9817 West Deer Fire Dept. No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary Oak Valley Grange No. 1462 West Deer Women's Club West Deer Fire Dept. No. 2 Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers of America Local 3506 fl ll If AN APPRECIATIVE SALUTE TO THESE SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS THAT FINAN- CIALLY AIDED PUBLICATION OF THE 1963 COALAGRA: The Antler Future Business Leaders Club Future Teachers Club Future Homemakers Club Class of 1963, The Seniors Class of 1964, The Juniors Class of 1965, The Sophomores Class of 1966, The Freshmen Class of 1967, The Sth Graders The Cheerleaders 139 w H I N 6 BOARD OF EDUCATION Robert Hazlett Louis Castello Mrs. John Doman Robert Graham William Rodger John Makuta Clarence Norris William E. Burns Matthew F. Petrina I . Q 15322251 ,,, i55EEQE, 3223. ADMINISTRATION Q '.:.:.j.' 'i.j.f.' '.j.f.j.' '.j.j.f.' Burton H. Stevenson FRIENDS Max O. Siegel, Board Solicitor Gladys Hess, Valley Daily News Graduates of the Class of I963: May we ioin your parents and friends in extending most sincere congratulations for a iob well done. As you know, you now number in the over 2,000 people who hold West Deer High School diplomas in these relatively short I9 years. Already those West Deer graduates before you are making their mark as leaders and good citizens of their community, state, and nation. We earnestly hope you use your knowledge and training acquired during these I2 years to bring personal happiness and success tor yourself and your families and to mankind in general. Remember, there's much to be done in this world . . . the opportunities are just as prevalent as ever to those demonstrating initiative, leadership, and the will to do good. ALLISON PARK SAVINGS and LOAN AULD BUILDING, 2589 DUNCAN AVE., ALLISON PARK SALUTES WEST DEER HIGH SCHOOL on its 20th Anniversary The board of directors and officers of Allison Park Savings and Loan Association congratulate each student and teacher of West Deer Township for a fine school program and for the well trained graduates who are the products of your school system. These Merchants Salute West Deer High School on lts 20th Anniversary GEORGE ROTH ROOFING HEATING Phone 265-1913 Gutters Siding Down spouts Furnace Repairing Sheet Metal Joe Ellena Service Station GENERAL AUTO REPAIRS usED CARS AND TRUCKS Phone 265 2028 Russellton Congratulations to Another Great Graduating Class . . . PALMER 'S DR UG STORE FOR ALL PRESCRIPTIONS . . . FOR ALL GENERAL NEEDS FREE DELIVERY RUSSELLTON Phone 265-1632 BILL PALMER, West Deer '46 Pharmacist GRA:-uuws Ei.oRAl. sl-loPPE f Q, ,Q Flowers for All Occasions Russellton Phone 265-1050 Congratulations SENIORS . . . We've Been Proud to serve you . . . Russellton Dry Cleaners The Valley's Most Reliable and Most Progressive Cleaners Phone 265-2024 Why Drive Miles . . When You Can Get It At RUSSELLTON HARDWARE AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE COMPANY Main Street, Russellton John Bizyak, Jr., Proprietor Phone 265-2771 Congratulations and Best Wishes To the Class of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Siwicki 1 963 ' .3 A gf :.-- . ?5 - .,,. KQ Your home headquarters for AMERICUS CAPELLO CATANESE BROTHERS BUILDER . . . DEVELOPER STUDEBAKER - PACKARD DEALER Custom Built Homes Phone 265-2633 Phone 265-1638 Box 26 Russellton Russellton These Merchants Salute West Deer High School on Its 20th Anniversary F 8m M AUTO PARTS Michael and East Union Crossroads IR.D. I Cheswick Pa.I F ef M PARTS '-'- umm u-mfr ' I I uufm -af-mcmws It g L- A Yi, ' in ' ' L1 um.. at .13 r gfwhigbwf f l 'L 'na -. - '-ft E Q- tik gfl' Q , z Nj I. A Complete Line of All Auto Parts and Accessories . . . West Deer High s neighbor . . . RAYMOND W GEISER Be Wiser . . . Buy from Geiser! GAS . . . OILS . . . GREASES HEATING OILS . . . T.B.A. Phone 265-2150 Slster's Corner Bakery .Q Q Q- Q .Q and Groceries x Slay -- Corner of Saxonburg Blvd. and Bairdford Road Q TOM DINEFF, Proprietor Phone 265-T350 I I F ' 4- s -1 ' Phone 265-1385 ' -. ' Q - ., I I Q ,rvg-J , J Q I Q 'WWI su. ,vawffzwi is-'34, -H ,323 ctzwlgxvf' I 'f I'II ' I , ' :el ..,.r -- W. T I 1, ' . '52- ,..-.- ' gb f 1 'fi 3. . . ' Q ' X 'i mia ' QA ,I A 1 REIWS LANES N X Teddy J. Plucinski's Garage Brunswlck AUIOIMIIC Lanes X, Expert Motor, Body, Fender Repairs . . . lllflll East Union Church Road ' 1- 1' , soxonburg Blvd T Aa i 'A V' I All h A Ph 265-I732 Phone 265-2990 X5 eg eny cies one FOR QUALITY PRINTING LOUIS CASTELLQ Your Local Agent for . . . Letterpress . .' . . Lithography NATIONWIDE 'NSURANCE Weddlng Invlmhons and Automobile . . . Life . . . Fire Announcements Accident . . . Liability Oftice in Bairdford EDWARD BIEHI. Office: Home: Magill Heights Phone 265-I495 Phone 265-1750 Phone 265-2940 142 These Merchants Salute West Deer High School on Its 20th Anniversary CONSOLARO BROTHERS PLYMOUTH . . . CHRYSLER . . . VALIANT DEALER CULMERVILLE Phone 265-1955 We were proud to provide -a new Valiant as the omcial student driving instruction car. Congratulations to all of you who earned drivers' licenses. A salute to Mr. Unites, your instructor, for o tine iob. CULMERVILLE, RUSSELLTON CHESWICK TRANSIT COMPANY Garage and Office in Culmerville Phone 265-2210 Scheduled Bus Service and Charter Service A . ASPHAL, I F R E E . fm' N10 S ESTIMATES ,f,g.1,g Q , PAVING co. . FINANCING J .'x,.... I i ' Ne eLAseo RD., GIBSONIA HILLTOP 3-3294 I , BEN KE Moron co. es' ' fs ' ' RAMBLER s. Gmc Trucks 3 '25 'o,,'on1,o' Auto 81 Truck Repairing - Towing - Parts 84 Accessories Q 'bg' PHONE: 265-2090 R.D. No. 4 - CULMERVILLE - Box 168 - TARENTUM, PA. ' NQRTH HIL'-5 HOMES Zu. e0fzaJzaQ' 'N and DEVELOPMENT, INC. U Phone 443-3110 BEAUTY SALON Builders of West Deer's Newest hatvrina: Air Conditioned NK Community'-Fawn Haven Bnugtmns 9'9gcr51-3'f:5l1A.Ffl- LM Our special congratulations to the Fawn and I Haven members ot this year's L'OREAL PRODUCTS M Aw' mul' graduating class. 443'1 527 SN?co'CgIl-E SHOPPERS PLAZA ALLISON PARK NORTHERN INDUSTRIES INC. P.o. Box 127 oibsoniq Manufacturers Of All Types Ot Hot 81 Cold Asphalt Paving Materials . . . New Paving Construction . . . Resurfacing Phone 443-1588 Phone 781-5755 RAY MCCALL Invitations . . . Wedding, Social Napkins, etc Also, Personal and Business Rubber Stamps Phone 265-1044 Reaghard Drive R.D. 2, Cheswick Congratulations to West Deer High on its 20th year. . . We're proud, too, to be observing our 57th year . . . NORTH PITTSBURGH TELEPHONE CO. Phone 443-1511 Gibsonia VENUS DINER Route 8 at Pennsylvania Turnpike 5315 Wm. Flynn Highway Phone 443-2323 Gibsonia These Merchants Salute West Deer High School on Its 20th Anniversary 927A UNION TRUST BLDG., PITTSBURGH, 19 8 phone 281-0384 FNA RIMS WEST DEER HIGH SCHOOL STANDARD RING My 5-fdafwfdfmlwf Fwd 'O have been 0 FTA P TS . . . , fir, part of West Deer High FBLA PIns Invitations . . . cards . . . diplomas NX 3,,,Q-'53 - f . ,, 1 i sis Of GH Its 20 YSUVSI All Club Pms yearbooks . . . caps and gowns A Cappella Robes mmm LEADERS Favors Uniforms of All Kinds . . . ?xl'S1ggCY?rPEgggTY Tiaras Chenille and Felt Letters . . . ED -: Trophies Flags . . . Banners . . . up Awards Blazers . . . Sweaters Q2 . 5 l'le Q'f'll g Medals Proud to be serving West Deer schools . . XXI !!! X 'I 1 . QUALITY CHECKED DAIRY 911 Ffeepoff Road 1 . I I JI-' Cheswlck G. I Recapping Our Specialty ' A 800 Fulton Street, Pittsburgh Phone 32,-7600 Distributor of GOODYEAR a. DUNLOP TIRES DELCO Batteries Serving this area since 1888 . . . DELICIOUS Food . . . Steaks . . . Chops . . . Chicken-in-the-Ruff . . . Home Made Pastries CHESWICK BAR-B-Q OPEN 24 HOURS! PHONE 274-9888 AND wE'LL HAVE IT READY! orders to take out. Best wishes to all our West Deer friends . . . CHESARENA CHESWICK PHONE 274-8181 tor group party skating Known throughout the Valley . . . 5 SCHOOLS OF BEAUTY CULTURE DAN'S BAR-B-Q Freeport Road, Acmetonia GOOD FOOD . . . SERVED JUST RIGHT One of America 's Finest Main School - PITTSBURGH 22, PA. 256 Fifth Avenue-ATlanlic l-3771 or I-4238 Bflllltfl SCh00l-NEW KENSINGTON, PA. l- 411 Nintlf Street - Phone 335-6261 -- lllaison FE Best Wishes to Our West Deer Friends THE MERCHANTS OF HEIGHTS PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER ETNA FURNITURE COMPANY Quality Furniture and Appliances Phone 781-2651 390 Butler Street Route 28 Natrona Heights Etna 144 These Merchants Salute West Deer High School on lts 20th Anniversary Official West Deer High Prom outfitters . . . , Am J. S. PATI AND SON The Valley's Formal Wear Center All Styles and Colors Prom Formals 837 3rd Ave. New Kensington, Pa. PHONE ED 7-475I Every girl at a West Deer Prom goes for a guy in a Pati tux. ERSKINE UPHOLSTERING STOCKDALE HARDWARE COMPANY REPAIRING-REFINISHING-RECOVERING BLANCHARD Tarentum R.D. 2, Box 489 Tarentum, Pa. Mrs. Dariell Erskine Phone 265-3025 UNION NATIONAL BANK PHYSICIAN'S PHARMACY OF PITTSBURGH Exclusive Agency for l 7' RUSSELL STOVER CANDlES ' 3rd and Corbet Tarentum Tafenlum Omffe 59 Phone 2249100 Lower Burrell Office il .y THE PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK OF TARENTUM Brackenridge Office Harrison Township Office 1117 Brackenridge Avenue Heights Plaza Shopping Center Brackenridge, Pa. NGTFOUC Hel9l fS Locally Owned and Managed to Serve Your Community Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Money when you need it . . . TARENTUM FINANCE COMPANY Corner Third and Corbet, Tarentum PHONE 224-5626 145 Yearbook Supporting Merchants On this page and preceding pages are the ads and messages of merchants who support West Deer High Srltool and its student projects. Please help show our appreriation for this support by patronizing these IN THE BAIRDFORD AREA, please patronize: H. M. KANARY, TV Repair, 265-2180 MARGARET'S BEAUTY SHOP, Saxonburg Boulevard- Bairdford Road, 265-1377 PA1NTER'S MARKET, 265-1056 O 0 0 IN THE BAKERSTOWN AREA, please patronize: BAKERSTOWN HOTEL VOGEIJS PHARMACY, Old Route 8, 443-5500 1 3 l IN THE BULL CREEK AREA, please patronize: DEVANDO'S SERVICE STATION, Gulf products, Bull Creek Road, 224-9842 O 8 I IN THE CULMERVILLE AREA, please patronize: C tk C GUN SHOP, Mr. k Mrs. Leslie F. Craft, Prop. BOB BEI'I'KO'S BARBER SHOP, Culmerville Hotel INDEPENDENT QUALITY SERVICE, Mike Kobik, Prop. 443-9800 KRAVlTS'S CAFE R. N. NORRIS GENERAL MERCHANDISE AND FEED, 265-2023 I I I IN THE CURTISVILLE AREA, please patronize: DALSON'S CAFE DAVIS SUPER MARKET, 265-1851 O 'U 3 IN THE RUSSELLTON AREA, please patronize: HARRY KONDRICK'S GARAGE, Rural Ridge. 265-1139 1-'ARRASSO'S DISTRIBUTORS, Main Street, 265-1445 j. R. MONTGOMERY and SON, Real Estate-Bonds-Insurance, 265-2211 or 265-2222 PASKORZ FLORAL SHOPPE, Starr Road, 265-2567 LEKSE FLOOR SERVICE, 265-2251 OWCAR'S CAFE ROCCO'S BARBER SHOP, Main Street, 265-2203 STEPP'S MARKET, Main Street, 265-1855 ADAM TREVELLINI DISTRIBUTOR, Russellton 32, 265-2337 WEST DEER CABINET X CONSTRUCTION, 265-1161 FREEDMAN'S WHOLESALE LUMBER SUPPLY, 265-1531 KADUK'S ATLANTIC GARAGE D H If 146 business establislzments when the need for their com- modities arise at your home. You will hnd them fair, friendly merchants-just as we did. IN THE HIGH SCHOOL AND EAST UNION AREAS, please patronize IDEAL DAIRY Ye LUNCHEONETTE, 265-1139 STANICH CAFE 5 Q C IN THE NEWV KENSINGTON AREA, please patronize: HUTTINGER PHOTO, 945 Third Avenue, 335-8521 MELODY RESTAURANT, 968 Fourth Avenue, 339-9296 TU RNER'S BOOK STORE, 919 Fifth Avenue, 337-6711 RITZ SHOP, 975 Fourth Avenue, 337-3751 HARRY 8: ROWE MASONRY CONSTRUCTION, 335-3771 0 I Q IN THE RICHLAND AND ROUTE 8 AREAS, please patronize BOB Se BECKY'S, 5641 William Flynn Highway, Gibsonia, 443-9869 DONNA LOU SHOPPE, Route 8, Shoppers Plaza, 443-3601 HABERLEIN'S GARAGE, Route 8, 443-3260 MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY, Gibsonia, 443-1508 THOMAS BEAUTY SHOP, Route 8, 443-1220 ll Q O IN THE TARENTUM AREA, please patronize: ART and LINEN SHOP, 213 Corbet Street, 224-6333 CAPLAN'S SHOE STORE, 303 Corbet Street Square, 224-9210 I-IUET'S DRY GOODS, 407 East Sixth Avenue, 224-9233 MASKAS and SONS, 139 East Sixth Avenue, 224-6009 MICHAEL'S, 306 Corbet Street, 224-4212 POSNEY ELECTRIC SUPPLY, 214 West Seventh Avenue, 224-6344 or 224-1595 SHENKAN'S FURNITURE AND JEWELRY, 401-403 Corbet Street, 224-1100 SAM'S FRUIT MARKET, 208 West Seventh Avenue U O O IN THE SPRINGDALE AND CHESWICK AREAS, please patronize ALLEGHENY VALLEY AGENCY, 1413 Pittsburgh Street C. BALDUS DEPARTMENT STORE, 800 Pittsburgh Street, 274-6565 CASTELLO'S CAFE, 345 Pittsburgh Street CERTIFIED AUTO PARTS, 503 Pittsburgh Street, 274-9313 LORCH'S FLORAL SHOP, 915 Pittsburgh Street, 274-8050 VALLEY PHARMACY, Freeport Road, 274-6070 MAURICE S. YEISER, Real Estate-Insurance, 274-6333 or 274-5910 TONY WILLIAMS SHOE STORE ALLEGHENY ACRES AREA Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mrs. Ruth J. Mr. and Mrs . Charles Heller . William Bzorek Sehanb . Charles J. Elliott Francis J. Bennett ur Boosters Mr. and Mrs. BLANCHARD Mr. and Mrs. Mcrvin Grunden Thomas Squiller Chuck Allsopp '51 Jack Allsopp '62 Andrew Andriko Howard Thompson R. E. Grimes Laura Lebboroni Mrs. Mary Hi Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Family Mr. and Mrs. Him-d Mr. and Mrs. John Rciber joseph Mnkutn Oliver Elliot Mrs. Clarence Monnier jim Elliot Ross Carson Mr. and Mm John Wachter Mr. and Mrs. john Ptvni Mike Slobogan AIT am: 5,0551 STN Marlene -I-cdcsco .56 Mr. and Mrs. john Shelcstak Dorothy McKay f- UW A fb' MHC 0 UI Mr and Mrs Charms Aymnr Jr Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kirchner jr. Anna Makara AHOIIYIHOUS Mr' ,md Nm' Hm, Wm ' Marie Blair Mr. and Mrs. Anthony ifmisek Mr. and Hrs. James Frfdlcy Mr' and RIN' MCDLJHM Mr. and Mrs. james Cardone Mr. :ind Mrs. S. DeMcio MVS- CIIIUIOUC Bohn 4 ' A K' . Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sukanovich Mr. and Mrs. Charles Znurelias Mr- and MTS- Hilffl' I-Ong Mr. .ind Mrs. Daniel IVagner , V i N Q V. Miskcvich Family Mr. and Mrs. joe Miller Mrs. H. Stello I nm, A IIIS- DHWH1 Eumnm:-.FnfTily Mis.a3:i1:Iirz1?t?f?:lilFCMCC Mr-TNT:ills:-nI1nYn10I11l Stark licfEff:ni:n' 5 M,-I and Mrs. john Dnmnn BULL CREEK ROAD Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Newcomer ' XI. MOKSAII 'SI.'dNI.Z'l Ad The R' W' Bosmns Mr' and Mrs' Dale Wells Mr. and Mrs. Roland R Male Mr. :ind Mrs. Chester Boles ML and Mrs. Cha,-195 Crcgcy ' ' Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Burns BAIRDFORD RQAD Rev, and Mrs, Lgglqf W, Helen Decker Crunjmy' CULMERVILLE Mr. and Mrs. xvm' Single Mr' and Mrs' Richard Pomvf img Edwairg Bjliilky Mr and Mrs C M Mountsier Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ocvirk 'ur' and guts' X553 HW L5 ur' Jack Mgmgmnkry ' Miss Isabelle Allsopp ' 23123 rs' m' ohm, Floyd Dvlwwn . , , A . . BAIRDFORD irfgilini ,r2 M,-5. Ethel Knoch Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Porter Mr..and Mrs. Panl Fleissner Mr' and Mrs' Nick Chcmfl Mr' and Mrs' Harry If' mimi Betsy Homan , Mr. :md Mrs- Adam Norms Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Norris . . Miss Dorthy Brndney . . . Mr. and Mrs. S. 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Jura Mr. and Mrs. John Sabodish JoAnn Yanko '54 Mr. and Mrs. John Tutak Mr. Ivilliam R. Bradford G. E. Gaston Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Beckes Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hollo Mr. J. Ambrosi Mr. and Mrs. Samuel DiSanti r Mr. and Mrs. Matt luskarich Charles Duncan Sr. Mr. and Mrs. IVilliam Pawloski Mrs. Mathilda Golojuh Mr. and Mrs. Frank Murphy FACULTY Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Angeloni, Jr. Ernest Andriko '47 Mr. and Mrs. Miss Zylinski John C. Piaua Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Girdwood Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. William S Michael Matisko Edna M. Corbett Mr. and Mrs. John Grail Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fortun Mr. and Mrs. Antonelli Miss Stella Jarema Mr. and Mrs. Monnier Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schultz Matthew Petrina MISCELLANEOUS Ralph McXVhirter '54, Munich, Germany Mrs. Marge White, Cheswick Mrs. Alice Eiler, Pgh. 38 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hennnes, Clieswick Central Beagle Club, Bakerstown Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Quindlen, Etna William Perry, Route H Mrs. Anne Kaiser, Sharpsburg 149 Autographs Autographs A Administration . . . . . . . Antler ...........,....., April Review .....,...., August-September Review B Band Baseball ..., Basketball . . C Cheerleaders . . . . . . . Curriculum . . . 4 . Colorguards . . D December Review .....,. Driver's Education .. . E Eighth Grade . . . , F Faculty .......... ..,. February Review . . . Football ..,...,.. Freshmen ........ . . Future Homemakers . . , Future Nurses ..,..,. Future Teachers .... G Graduation . . . . H Home Economics Club . . . 152 General Index ....22-23 ..,.4.,94 ....18-19 .....4-5 .,,.68-89 ....ll6-117 ....l08-115 ,...l18-119 .,,.68-85 ...91 ...9-10 ...85 .. . .62-64 ..,.24-28 ......14-15 . , . .100-107 .. , .56-61 ....96-97 .,..96-97 . . . .96-97 ....128-135 ....96-97 january Review . . . ..... . . .12-13 Juniors .,..,,.......... , . .44-49 Junior Band ...,,......., ...,... 8 9 junior High Cheerleaders 118-119 Junior High Football . A . .... .107 Junior Varsity Football . , . . 106 Majorettes . . , .... ..... 9 0-91 Mascots .... November Review . . . October Review . , . A Prom .... .... .... Personnel . Queens 1 . . . . School Board .. . Secretaries ..,. Seniors ......... Senior Activities . . . Senior Court 4... Senior Oflicers . . . Senior Play .... Seventh Grade . . Sophomores .... Yearbook .,............. Youth For Christ Club .... ....91 ...8-9 ....6-7 122-129 ..,,29 120-121 ,...23 ....23 4 ,30-43 130-131 ...120 ....30 . .98-99 , .65-67 . .50-55 ...,92 ....95 This book printed by VELVATONE, a special process of I graphic printing. Sole producers: Wm. J. Keller Inc., Buffalo IN No other printing firm is authorized to use the Velvatone met