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

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1965 volume:

'I A 'A fe., WW r I L r 'l 0iLil2'h table of con ten ts 1965 COALAGRA volume 21 R. D. 1, CHESWICK, PA. QWEST DEER TWP? 1964-1965 . . . YEAR IN REVIEW We're the champs again . . . Supercalifragilis- ticexpealidociousn . . . A new Dutch bluei' school building . . . Vietnam -:escalation . . . But how do you dance the Freddy ? r If you were around the West Deer scene during the 1964-65 school year, these were some of the major topics of discussion. Here at West Deer the school term began in September with another record enrollment, this time 1,083 students in a building constructed to house some 600. However, everyone squeezed through the hall traffic one more time and then sighed in relief when construction began on the new 7th-Sth grade building - the one featuring razzle-dazzle Dutch blue masonry. We were really going high class! ANOTHER SECTION WINNER The sports arenas provided plenty of thrills for the year. In basketball, Coach-of-the-year jim Marsili piloted another section winning team, the second in three years. And in base- ball, West Deer High School was again assum- ing its once-traditional role of being the team to beat. As for football, well, at least the boys learned some good sportsmanship. It was Presidential election year, and political students really became serious about it all. Few will forget the debates and antics of both the Goldwater and johnson forces during the mock elections held by P.O.D. class. And it was difficult to turn your back from news of the ever-increasing escalation of the war in Vietnam. It was becoming quite obvious that the world was facing a rendezvous with destiny in this area. DO THE FRI-EDDY But, while there,s life, there's gaiety, and the high school crowd knew where to find it. For instance, there were the usual new dances, the jerk, the swim: and one called the Freddy,', which had a kind of heck with it alll, rocking- swinging happy-go-lucky pattern to it. Oddities?? The year was full of them. To mention a few: the misunderstanding when the school buses didn't shown up one morning . . . the winter of little snow and sunny, warm days on Christmas and New Years Conly one day missed because of slight backroad driftsj . the chorus receiving an invitation to sing at the World'sl Fair . . . the Thursday nights, everyone stayed home to watch Peyton Place on T V. That was school year 1964-65 .Q. . what a year! A school must have a purpose for its existence, a philosophy by which it lives. Without purpose, without a sense of accomplishment, and without a desire to serve its community, nation, and its Creator, a school would be merely a hollow building. This year, as the total enrollment climbed to 1,083, all seemed to point toward a new era of growth and educational progress. Within the new and the old, there came a rebirth for dissemination of knowledge that would lead to new heights. 4 1,3 ,.s,7f f .sn -Q W ,Q f , 1 f. ,.AA,, f' M f - ,.'. wie:-Af W' , ., V f M! X - if' fmlii' 5 - -:Y ff, 'Q 'L ff'1 ' f ' ., ' ., ,Q .,, ,,'M 'Q,5VSZ ,Mi 'yifi' If ' 7 15 ' ' fi i A, I 3, ,: iz ,135 ,, aff f ' W' ' 9 - f n vv-zfflggk 4. L. 'M' ' ' , ,I 3,91 Q- ,, V V K -1 V K ' ' , ' 55 f ,Q .: Q5.gjL3h K y I E V' ,-,,.. - A ' B m - , Jw n L I ,Q - if 'f f fle.: .,,, 1 ' 1 I1 IQ' ....--r I A ! 7 W. . ,M , l 3 ,v M N if SL I - dk I WM My . , 'Bl ' ' A ' 'Q '51 Qs- - 1 , , ' g X - f .L , I . h - - I fd ' ' 9 V -' ' ' .WJ 12 'fix' g 2 9 'V -V 'J El S t J6,'. .f f- Q I -i 4,5 ' .5 :. 5 - L ' 1 L,', q 3 .A , ' ' -,,.,, ,,,, ff g,LM,:,,z, ,W-,. . f , . ,, .--, - , ,J , .f V-,U f .,. 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They have the same joys, frustrations, and moments of supreme exhiliration . . . as well as the times when thoughts wander to that Cloud-9 land of everything good and wonderful. 9 A-any--Y f ,L ar- f' us From the pondering student also emerges that never- satisfied sense of curiosity . . . one that leads down established paths of knowledge and into the avenues of the unknown and unexplored. '25 . if i ' K , A p p iff 0 v s- , , , 'V 1 . Q 'sf is is . ,l kk A ,U Ab k ' x ffjfigrf ,mm . A A Q- ..,. if K A 'L na.. i ,.-: - ll W 1.,,.2f +1 vw.-a ..dE3s5i.x Q ik + fl wb sf x N .Q Sig? mf is At West Deer, every student is encouraged to become a participant in life, rather than a spectator. The traits of leadership, good scholarship, and obedience to law are ein- phasized and developed. This training is in- corporated in the academic, athletic, social and extra-curricular programs. Wf' +4 3 I It X lfy O S ' Q 1 . ' f a 0 -W ff NE , ff maifj w NW ,,, A Wx iffZf57Lg S? 4:51 W Ng 4. f 1 wyfj 5579 t 4 'AW 9 'fyy fa 7' F4 'A ff 75? Y f , 5 2:23 ff xi xffx Y H A , Q :f he w'fW'k9Mf,:?7zi A thorough, well-rounded high school edu- cation is crucial in today,s rapidly chang- ing world. Although it doesn't soloe all the worldls problems, it does give the young developing mind a frame of reference and a flexibility to meet the challenges ahead. He learns to cope with the complexities of life, realizing that they present oppor- tunities rather than handicaps. QM: mix v 1V if A student here is taught to he conscious of the world that surrounds him. He is encouraged to delve into the studies of the past and present in order to analyze to- dagfs events. In addition, he is provided the facilities for leisure time creativeness to enjoy and express him- self through literature, music, and art. ' JI. .4 -1 'W b ' l ' , ' A M A K' -' t .i,s:.1 ' -- ., Mi mwmt-,,.......,. Strong emphasis is placed on special stu- dent services. These include extensive vo- cational, educational, and personal ad- justment counseling, an all- inclusive health program staffed daily hy a certified school nurse, complete library facilities and guidance, as well as an up-to-date physical development program. L. -- S Af. Viiw: .X its Lfytgzli 1 2?-MK -sw Q 1 5135, Most remembered by every West Deer student are the life-long wholesome friendships he makes here. Remembered, too, is the high school fun - fun that comes and goes during that very special chapter of life. Few phases of daily living will hold as many cherished treasures as these. 555313. X 21 H-.ai ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION GUIDES William E. Bums Burton H. Stevenson SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS SUPERVISOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION BOARD OF EDUCATION - Robert Graham, Russelltong Mrs. Curtisvilleg Robert Hazlett, Russellton, and Atty. Max O. Siegel, john Doman, Bairdfordg William Rodger, Curtisvilleg Nelson Solicitor. Tonet, Magill Heightsg Louis Castello, Bairdfordg John Makuta, 22 ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWARD PRODUCTIVE EDUCATIONAL ERA It was an extremely hard-working year, but a very productive one, s in the area of school administration work. . ' This I 557 Probably the most notable accomplishment was the planning and carry through of new building construction, much needed over the years to alleviate the over crowded school conditions. A Also, through responsible administrative and school board leader- I ' ship, the district was able to end the year in a strong financial picture, . if? V y,,,,..... .. A 5 A which wasn't the story often in the difficult growing years of the past. Administration leaders of the ever increasing 2,500-student school - district once again were lVilliam E. Burns, superintendent, Burton H. I I I Stevenson, elementary superviser, and Matthew F. Petrina, high school f' as I if X I I f principal. ' Matthew F. Petrina HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL PEPPER TALK - Mr. Petrina peps 'em up at a pep assembly. 'f 'I --AFitLift.::x::'iEi??ng,g:f,:.,, SCHOOL SECRETARIES - Miss Rokoski and Miss Broglia, secretaries in the superintendenifs office, and Mrs. Kondrak and Mrs. Collier, secretaries in the high school offices. 23 FACULTY I I BIG NEWS IN FACULTY ROW I-IAPPENS AT END OF YEAR Most of the big news in faculty row this term seemed to have occurred at the end of the year. For instance, there were the losses of two master teachers, Mr. Acciai and Mr. DeLuca, who left West Deer for service with another school district. Both had become highly respected by both their colleagues and students for superior classroom ability. Then there was the June marriage of Mr. Squiller and Miss Moore, a romance that apparently blossomed amid the West Deer High environment. An equally active year was marked by Mr. Squiller DENO A. ACCIAI . . . Bs., Indiana, M. Ed., Pin . . . Algebra, Physics . . . Married, 2 children, lives in Lower Burrell . . . 11 years teaching, 10 at WD. ERNEST A. ANDRIKO . . . B.S., Ecllnlnorog M.Ed., Pitt . . . Biology . . . Assistant football and basketball coach . . . Lives in Bairdford . . . 12 years teaching, all at, WD. E DANIEL A. ANCELONI . . . B.A., Grove Cityg Bl.- Ed., Pitt . . . Ir. High Guidance Counselor . . . Coal- agra sponsor . . . Married, 1 daughter, lives in Magill Heights . . . 13 years teaching, all at WD. VINCENT N. ANTONELLI . . . B.S., Pitt . . . Health . . . 7th Grade sponsor, Athletic Director, Student Council sponsor . . . Married, 2 children, lives at Reaghard Drive . . . 19 years teaching, 17 at WD. . MRS. DIANA L. BEITKO . . . B.S., Slippery Rock . . . Biology, English . . . Cheerleader sponsor . . . Married, lives in Culmerville . . 2 years teaching, both at WD. ARNOLD J. CAPELLMAN . . . B.S., California, M.Ed., Ind121na . . . Industrial Arts, Mchanical Drawing, Printing . . . Shop Club sponsor . -. . Married, 1 child, lives in Springdale . . . 7 years teaching, all at XVD. MRS. ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM . . . B.A., Grove City, M.EcI., Pitt . , . Algebra, Trigonometry, Solid Geometry, Advanced Mathematics . . . Mathe- matics Dept. Head . . . Married, lives in Bracken- ridge . . . 32 years teaching, 17 at NVD. ALFONSO A. DeCAPITE . . . B.S., Clarion . . . Science . . . Lives in Vandergrift . . . 3 years teach- ing, all at XVD. JOSEPH F. DeFAZIO . . . B.S., Duquesneg M.Ed., Duquesne . . . English, Science, Social Studies . . . Married, 2 children, lives in O'Hara Twp . . . 10 years teaching, 9 at WD. RICHARD S. DeLUCA . . . B.A., St. Vincent . . . Social Studies . . . Key Club sponsor . . . Lives in Aspinwall . . . 4 years teaching, all at WD. DONALD F. DIMARCO . . . B.S., California, M.- Erl., Duquesne . . . Industrial Arts . . . Assistant football and basketball coach, Industrial Arts Club sponsor . . . Married, 1 child, lives in Shaler Twp . . . 8 years teaching, all at WD. MRS. HANNAH H. EKAS . . . B.S., Slippery Rock Social Studies, Journalism . . . Married, I child, lives in Culmerville . . . 13 years teaching, 3 at NVD. as director of the Chorus and sponsor of the Senior Class. The chorus, along with the bands of Mr. Mauroni, experienced an extremely enthusiastic year, which in- cluded a trip to the World's Fair and countless concerts. It's notable, too, that this was the year that two iron meni' of the faculty, Mr. Monnier and Mr. Fortun, were out of service for lengthy periods due to illness and hospitalization. They were really missed around the West Deer scene - especially since they had rarely been absent in the past during their many teaching years. 24 vp-R, TEACHER OF THE YEAR - Mike Truckley and Ioe Puskar award Mr. Sekanick the Teacher Of The Yeari' trophy for his unceasing efforts above and beyond the call of duty as headmaster of General English Class. QQ X . -g1t'?Sr. f.,. , ' ' fefr f gfi. .59 Z . , gifs Q s 7 iff '- ,, if - A ri 'f' 6 Q i 'Q . . s f 5 Q -. xx . 1 . xx ,Vi . . ee ive .abr . . 1 ' Tif'f'filQ . ,. ' 5 A. N 25 f??1.4f FACULTY JUST LIKE HOME - The famous Men's Faculty Room changed its decor this year from Clubhouse to fonnal living room - drapes and all!!! MRS. CERALDINE A. FICERAI . . . B.S., Indiana . . . Typing, Stenography, Business Math . . . Married, 3 children, lives in Cheswick . . . 8 years teaching, 1 at WD. RAYMOND J. FORTUN . . . B.Ed., Duquesne, M. , Ed., Duquesne . . . English, YVorld Cultures . . . Sophomore Class sponsor . . . Married, 4 children, lives in Cheswick . . . 17 years teaching, all at WD. MRS. MARGARET H. GIRDYVOOD . . . B.S., Ohio State . . . Phys Ed . . . Married, 2 children, 3 grand- children, lives in Deer Creek . . . 35 years teaching, - 15 at WD. is S? if 3 -.' JOHN M. GRAFF . . . B.S., Penn State, M.Litt, Pitt, M.A., Pitt . . . Science, Geography . . . 8th Grade Quiz Team coach . . . Married, 2 children, lives at Reaghard Drive . . . 19 years teaching, all at WD. MISS STELLA L. IAREMA . . . B.A., Duquesne, M.Ed., Duquesne . . . Latin, English . . . English Dept. Head, National Honor Society sponsor, Oratorical Contest speech coach . . . Lives in Etna . . . 24 years teaching, 20 at WD. VVILLIAM C. KERNAN . . . B.S., California . . . Industrial Arts . . Industrial Arts Dept. Head, Stage crew sponsor . . . Lives in Pittsburgh . . .13 years teaching, 11 at WD. MISS JOAN KRAFT . . . B.S., Mt. Mercy, M.Ed., Pitt . . . Home Ec .... Home Ec Dept Head . . . FHA sponsor . . . Lives in Pittsburgh . . . 13 years teaching, 11 at WD ANTHONY F. MARSICO . . . B.A., Pitt, M.Ed., Pitt . . . Sr. High Guidance Counselor . . . Married, 2 children, lives in Arnold . . . 10 years teaching, 5 at WD. JAMES S. MARSILI . . . B.S., St. Vincent, M.Ed., Pitt . . . World Cultures . . . Head basketball coach . . . Activities director . . . Married, 5 children, lives in Russellton . . . 17 years teaching, all at WD. MICHAEL YV. MATISKO . . . B.Ed., Duquesne . . . Algebra, Plane Geometry, General Mathematics . . . Married, 2 children, lives in Brackenridge . . . 4 years teaching, all at WD. ALBERT MAURONI . . . B. S., Duquesne . . . Instrumental secondary and elementary music . . . Sr. Band, Ir. Band, Elementary Band, Swing Band . . . Married, 4 children, lives in New Kensington . . . 13 years teaching, 11 at WD. MRS. MARY K. MOLNAR . . . B.A., Mt. Mercy . . . Algebra, Arithmetic . . . Married, 2 children, lives in Star Road district . . . 7 years teaching, 6 at NVD. FACULTY CLARENCE W. MONNIER . . . B.S., Slippery Rock, M. Litt., Pitt . . . Chemistry . . . Science Dept. Head, Audio Visual aids . . . Married, 2 children, lives in Culmerville . . . 29 years teaching, all at WD. MISS JEAN L. MOORE . . . B.A., Grove City . . . Spanish, English . . . FTA sponsor . . . Lives in Fox Chapel . . . 2 years teaching, 1 at WD. STEPHEN PASKORZ . . . B.S., Southeastern . . . Science, Mathematics . . . Assistant football coach . . . Married, 4 children, lives in Curtisville . . . 7 years teaching, 5 at WD. JOHN V. PASTOREK . . . B.S., Indiana . . . Art . . . Art Club sponsor . . . Married, 3 children, lives in Natrona Heights . . . 4 years teaching, all at WD. MRS. CERALDINE PIAZZA . . . B.A., Seton Hillg M.Ed., Duquesne . . . Librarian . . . Married, 2 children, lives in Curtisville . . . 20 years teaching, 4 at WD. JOHN C. PIAZZA . . . B.A., Pitt . . . History . . . Married, 2 children, lives in Curtisville . . . 16 years teaching, all at WD. WILLIAM H. POWERS . . . B.Ed., Duquesne, M. Ed., Duquesne . . . Civics . . . Social Studies Dept. Head, Freshman Class sponsor, Junior Class Play director . . . 5 children, lives in Dormont . . . 19 years teaching, all at WD. MRS. SYLVIA RADOVITCH . . . B.Ed., Duquesne . . . Bookkeeping, Business Education, Phys Ed . . . Junior Class sponsor . . . Married, 1 child, lives in Indiana Twp . . . 13 years teaching, 10 at WD. MRS. MARLENE SANDLER . . . B.Ed., Toledo Univ .... Office Practice, Business English, Short- hand . . . Antler sponsor . . . Married, lives in Squirrel Hill . . . Completed lst year of teaching at WD. MRS. ANCELINE A. SCHUSTER . . . B.S., Duquesne, M .Ed., Pitt . . . Typing, Business Educa- tion Dept. Head, Cheerleader sponsor . . . Married, lives in Sharpsburg . . . 18 years teaching, all at WD. LEONARD A. SCIMIO . . . B.S., Slippery Rock . . . Health, Phys. Ed. . . Assistant football coach . . Married, 3 children, lives at Russmont Farms . . . 7 years teaching, 2 at WD. RICHARD L. SEKANICK . . . B.A., St. Vincent . . . English . . . Assistant baseball coach . . . Married, 2 children, lives in New Kensington . . 5 years teaching, all at WD. GEORGE E. SIPES . . . B.S., Slippery Rockg M.Ed., Pitt . . . English, Social Studies . . . Married, lives in Aspinwall . . . 20 years teaching, all at WD. MRS. MARY C. SLACLE . . . B.S., Indiana . . . Home Ee .... FHA sponsor . . Married, 3 children, lives in Indiana Twp . . 4 years teaching, 2 at WD. THOMAS A. SQUILLER . . . B.A., Duquesne . . . Music, Chorus . . . Senior Class sponsor . . . Lives in Bairdford . . . 2 years teaching, both at WD. FACULTY JOSEPH UNITES . . . B.S., Duquesne . . . Driver Education . . . Married, 3 children, lives in New Kensington . . . 17 years teaching, all at WD. MICKEY V. VITKAY . . . B. S., Pitt, M.Ed., Pitt. Science . . . Head baseball coach . . . Married, 4 children, lives in Bairdford . . . 10 years teaching, 8 at WD. MRS. JOAN W. VOSKAMP . . . B.A., Ohio Wesleyan . . . English . . . Married, lives in Bracken- ridge . . . 5 years teaching, all at WD. DAVID B. YVHARTENBY . . . B.S., Edinboro . . . V V P.O.D.-Economics, Social Studies . . . Head football ' coach . . . Married, 3 children, lives at Russmont Farms . . . 10 years teaching, all at WD. MRS. KATHERINE L. WILLIAMS . . . B.A., 1 Waynesburg . . . English, Speech . . . Book Club - sponsor, Senior Class Play sponsor . . . 2 children, 3 grandchildren, lives in Glenshaw . . . 14 years teaching, 9 at WD. MRS. DORA R. ZILLA . . . B.A., Mt. Mercy . . . French . . . F NA sponsor . . . Married, 3 children, lives in Allegheny Acres area . . . 2 years teaching, both at WD. LEO ZILLA . . . B.A., Wes-t Liberty: M.Ed., Pitt . . . Phys. Ed .... Married, 3 children, lives in gg Allegheny Acres area . . . 18 years teaching, 17 at A WD, ELMER REED MRS. EDNA Maintenance CORBETT Supervisor Cafeteria Supervisor CAFETERIA WORKERS - From left, Mrs. Poinpe, Mrs. Gaul, Mrs. Simonetti, Mrs. Fedison, Mrs. Cherubini, Mrs. Zetz, Mrs. Czwalga, and Mrs. Baker. I f I I ' . ,f l I at I I 5 27 SENIORS WHOS WHO IN THE CLASS OF 1965 DIANE BECKETT . . . Third highest honor student, National Honor Society president, Exceptionally Able Youth Award, DAR Citizenship Award, Lions Club scholarship, Perfect attendance two years HAROLD BIEHL . . . AIC All-Star baseball team ROBERT BIZYAK . . . Perfect attendance senior year BRUCE BOODY . . . Honor student, National Honor Society, Oratorical Contest runner-up, Math Award, Perfect attendance senior year BARBARA BRIDGEWATER . . . Art Club president ALBERT BROCIOUS . . . Class play lead ALFRED BURNS . . . Football Most Valuable Player Award, Senior court h57?.'4'11l BEST IN THE CLASS - Patty Zilla, ABOVE, proudly displays the honor diploma awarded her. Patty, the outstanding scholastic honor student of the Class of '65, advanced to immediate freshman standing at Trinity College, Washington, D. C., after com- pleting her junior high school year. At RIGHT are the students who attained the highest grade point average to qualify as the Top Six Highest Honor Students in a graduating class of 141. From left, FRONT,, are Kathy Gardner, Karen Reiber, Linda Micklow. BACK, Diane Beckett, Kathy Dyer, and Martha Proco. GLORIA BUYDOSO . . . Antler editor-in-chief, Class secretary, Senior court attendant, Hess Memorial Stu- dent Iournalism Award, Women's Club scholarship HARRY COMPSON . . . Perfect attendance three years CATHI CRUMMY . . . Antler business manager ROSEMARY DeKLEVA . . . Honor student, National Honor Society, Head majorette DONNA DeMARTINI . . . Homecoming Queen KATHRYN DYER . . . Sixth highest honor student, National Honor Society, Exceptionally Able Youth Award, Math Award, Waynesburg College scholar- ship MARY IANE FLECK . . . Co-head cheerleader KATHLEEN GARDNER . . . First highest honor stu- dent, National Honor Society co-historian, Exceptional- ly Able Youth Award, Math Award first place, Sena- torial scholarship, Pitt Scholarship, IR. Montgomery Top West Deer Student Award IUDITH GEORGIC . . . Honor student, National Honor Society, Betty Crocker Homemaker Award, Women,s Club scholarship, FHA president, FNA treasurer IOYCE GODLEWSKI . . . Honor student, National Honor Society, Montifiore Hospital nursing scholar- ship, Queen of the Class of '65, FNA president, Class play lead CORRINE GREBECK . . . Senior Court attendant ANTIONETTE GRZYBEK . . . Honor student, National Honor Society, Senior Court attendant, Best All- Around Business Student Award LINDA HAILS . . . Honor Student, National Honor Society, Coalagra business manager, FTA historian, Math Award, Perfect attendance senior year -s.,-1 f ! ,rf 5' L 1, V ,,...,.,,,,,, -,'..' I Y, . SENIORS Larry I. Simonetti Daniel T. Marcinko CLASS PRESIDENT CLASS VICE-PRESIDENT TRUDI HARTZ . . . Carnegie honors band, Regional band, District band, Perfect attendance senior year IOANNE HILLA . . . Honor student, National Honor Society, Class treasurer, Head cheerleader, Queen of Sports, Senior Court attendant DAVID IURA . . . Perfect attendance senior year DAVE KASHLAK . . . AIC All-Star baseball team WALTER KASPRYSZYN . . . Art Club vice-president THOMAS KASUNIC . . . Honor student, National Honor Society, Key Club treasurer MARY IO KOSDEMBA . . . Honor student, National Honor Society, Art Club treasurer MARLENE LOVIC . . . Honor student, National Honor Society, Coalagra section editor ANNA MAE LUTYNSKY. . . Honor student, National Honor Society, Co-head majorette, FTA secretary MICHAEL MAKUTA . . . Key Club secretary DANIEL MARCINKO . . . Class vice-president VALERIE MCCORKLE . . . Honor student NICK MELLON . . . First Place Industrial Arts Fair, Shop Club president BEVERLY MICHAEL . . . Honor student, National Honor Society co-historian, Oratorical Contest winner, FTA president, Perfect attendance two years LINDA MICKLOW . . . Fifth highest honor student, National Honor Society secretary, Head cheerleader, Coalagra editor-in-chief HARRIET MULL . . . Anthony Beauty Culture School scholarship LESLIE NARY . . . Honor student, National Honor Society, Math Award, Indian princess band mascot ROBERT PAUL . . . Student Council president, In- dustrial Arts Fair Award, Perfect attendance two years CHRISTINE PAZAK . . . Honor student, Perfect at- tendance senior year ELAINE PITTMAN . . . Honor student ANTHONY PLESHA . . . St. Vincent College scholar- ship, Senior Court, Basketball All-Star teams of Valley Gloria J. Buydoso Joanne M- Hilla CLASS SECRETARY CLASS TREASURER Daily News, Post Gazette, IayCee, and AIC, IayCee Came Most Valuable Player Award, All-Time WD basketball scoring record IOHN PLESHA . . . Honor student, National Honor Society, Arion Music Award, Drum major, Senior Court MARTHA PROCO . . . Fourth highest honor student, National Honor Society, Perfect attendance senior year NANCY RADONOVICH . . . FHA vice-president CANDACE REED . . . Class song composer KAREN REIBER . . . Second highest honor student, National Honor Society vice-president, Mount Mercy College scholarship RENEE SEMPER . . . Honor student RONALD SHELESTAK . . . AIC baseball All-Star team, Senior Court MARLENE SHURINA . . . Anthony Beauty Culture school scholarship, Co-head cheerleader LARRY SIMONETTI . . . Class president, King of the Class of '65 ROBERT STANKO . . . Perfect attendance senior year JAMES TEDESCO . . . Industrial Arts Club treasurer SHERRY TIBENSKY . . . Honor student, National Honor Society, Best Typist Award CAROL TROYAK . . . Perfect attendance senior year MARLENE UCHIC . . . Honor student, National Honor Society treasurer, jayCee Queen, Co-head majorette, FTA vice-president PATRICIA VALERIO . . . Honor student, Perfect at- tendance senior year EDWARD VASILCIK . . . Honor student, National Honor Society, Perfect attendance senior year CAROL WAGNER . . . Honor student, National Honor Society IOANN ZOCCKI . . . Honor student, National Honor Society, FTA treasurer SENIORS CLASS OF 1965 - -THE SENIORS CLASS COLORS Burgundy and Pink CThe official class song of the by Candace Reed, WD '65.j Our West Deer, Loved by one and all We,re leaving you To go our way, The games' glory, The pronfs story Wherever we're going, You're hearing us say CLASS FLOWER CLASS M OTTO Pink Rosebud Today We Follow, Tomorrow We Lead OUR WEST DEERD Class of ,65 is to the tune of Moon Riverf, Lyrics were written Our West Deer, Ere we leave your halls We thank you once again and say, Your mem'ry remains, Through the years, Filled with joys and tears Those happy high school years, Our West Deer, Good-bye. Madelynn Alexander Paul R. Alexandrunas Thomas E. Anderson William Anderson III james C. Ballas Diane K. Beckett 30 3 SENIORS ti Ji Keith L Bell Harold F. Biehl Robert L. Bizyak Karen Bollinger Bruce P Boody Barbara J. Bridgewater Albert P. Brocious Leonard J. Brudney M O S T OUTSTAND- ING-Seniors who earn- ed the distinction of be- ing named to the Na- tional Honor Society for superior scholarship, character, and leader- ship during their school years were, FRONT, Carol Wagner, Judi Georgie, Karen Reiber, Leslie Nary, Martha Proco, Kathy Gardner, Marlene Lovic. MID- DLE ROW: Linda Micklow, Bev Michael, Jo Ann Zoccki, Sherry Tibensky, Diane Beck- ett, Mary Jo Kosdemba, Joanne Hilla, Bruce Boody. BACK ROW, Tom Kasunic, Marlene Uchic, Anna Mae Luty- nsky, Rosemary DeKle- va, John Plesha, Toni Crzybek, Linda Hails, Joyce Godlewski, Kathy Dyer, and Ed Vasilcik. SENIORS COMPETITIONS, EXAMS, GRATORICALS Edward Buchanich Michael I. Buchanich Janie B. Budz Alfred N. Burns Harry F. Compson Cathy E. Crummy Robert Cunningham Iohn A. Curry Ernest Dalusio Rosemary DeK1eVa 32 OFFER SENIORS STIEF SCHOOL SCENE CHALLENGES SENIORS Donna L. DeMartini Madelaine E. DeMeio Betty jane Dillner Kathryn I. Dyer E' MOST LOQUACIOUS - Senior orators Cary at the annual American Legion Oratorical Competi- Craham, Bev Michael, Bruce Boody, and Kathy tions. Gardner relax a bit before presenting their speeches 33 SENIORS STORYBOOK CHARAC- TERS - Enjoyable at the Senior Dinner Dance was the skit worked up by senior chorus members Kathy Venesky, Candy Reed, Karen Reiber, Arm Logsdon, Donna Smulick, and Patti Roesch. James W. F eil Patricia L. Fisher Nancy L. Fry Richard A. Fuhrer Mary Iane Fleck Kathleen A. Gardner A ,Q 4- Rosemarie Fricchione Patricia Carripoli Q. ,4r,r. , ir .L , be If ,,,f , and its 15 X H fairly , K , V Mraiwf , . V - festivities. SENIORS I LOOK MAW, NO SHOES! l -Cecil Sokolowski lives it up with fellow classmates at the senior dinner dance SENIORS HAVE A BALL AT TRADITIONAL DINNER DANCE WWE? We Iames R. Gaston Frieda L. Gaul Judith A. Georgie Randal B. Girdwood Joyce M. Godlewski Gary D. Graham SENIORS Terry B. Gray Anthony Crebeck Corrine Crebeck Nancy E. Grill Antoinette ML Grzybek Linda M. Hails QUEEN, AWARDS DAY CEREMONIES HIGHLIGHT THE YEAR A CURTSY TO THE QUEEN - As gracious as a qu een herself, Marlene Shurina pays traditional homage to the senior Queen after receiving a trophy during the annual awards day ceremonies in the gym. 'ZA SENIORS E ,V . sa if Trudi A. Hartz VVilliam L. Henry Linda Hwogtow David R. Ivey Paul R. jackson john D. Jura Dave M. Kashlak Walter Kaspryszyn ,- 'is Ql5Tl?K7fff,' FUTURE POLITICOS-Bill Murray, Cary Graham, Al Brocious, and Kathy Dyer participate in the mock election sponsored by P.O.D. class. It turned out to be a pretty exciting event, with both Johnson and Gold- water supporters whooping it up for their candidates. SENIORS ANNUAL PROJECT - Mem- bers of Mrs. Cunningham's math and trig classes once again adapted some of their geometrie talents to provide gifts and favors for orphaned children at Easter time. Making ready to deliver them are Ron Shelestak, john Plesha, Mrs. Cunningham, Frieda Gaul, and Linda Hails. CLASS PROJECTS ADAPTED TO PROVIDE Thomas Kasunic Brian C. Knight Mary Io Kosdemba Eileen R. Lassinger Mercedes A. Logsdon Marlene M. Lovic Larry Lucas Anna Mae Lutynsky 38 GIFTS FOR ORPHANS Nancy T. Mahnick Michael F. Makuta Sandra D. Malone Nancy Martinez Paul G. Martinez Valerie 1. McCorkle SENIORS WATCH OUT, HAL - Some senior cronies enjoy joshing a bit at the senior dance. From left are Ron Shelestak, Toni Crzybek, Madelaine DeMeio, and Hal Biehl, WHOOP-DEE-DO - Paul Alexandrunas winds up and gives 'er the works while the gang joins in for some Bunny Hopping. SENIORS THAT'S ME! - Bill Murray scans requirements of the special jobs for special men U.S. Army pamphlet. IT'S LIKE THIS - Mike Truckley and Mr. Kernan get absorbed in a man-to-man chat concerning future vocational plans. VOCATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL CAREER PLANS EVALUATED 'E ke james R. McMullen Nicholas Mellon Eugene Mennow Beverly K. Michael 40 SENIORS Linda K. Micklow Delfina Mondino Judith A. Montgomery Harriet Mull William I. Murray Leslie Nary rii I r Leslie B. Nolker Marie O'Toole Betty A. Paholich Robert A. Paul 4l sEN1oRs WE REALLY REJOICED WITH OUR WINNING TEAMS!! WE DID IT! - Pandemonium broke out when the Braves cinched their second WPIAL Section 19B Cham- pionship in three years. Christine M. Pazak Iohn P. Pazak Susan E. Phillips XVilliam S. Pierce Elaine B. Pittman Anthony M. Plesha John L. Plesha Thaddeus H. Plucinski 42 IT'S SURE GREAT TO BE A WINNER! - Marlene Uchic, WD's jayCee Queen representative, ubuzzesl' JayCee All-Star Tony Plesha after he was presented Most Valuable Player Trophy. Marlene holds Queen runner-up trophy which she was awarded. SENIORS ALL JOIN IN - The section winning exuberance was enjoyed by the crowd as well as the team. It was a great night for everyone. f W .ff ' 43 Martha A. Proco Donald L. Pugachow joseph Puskar Nancy Radonovich john C. Rearick Candace E. Reed SENIORS SENIOR ROYALTY CAPTURES RADIAN CE AT CORGNATION SENIOR ROYALTY - The Coalagra cameraman captures the radiant appearance made by Joanne Hilla and Tony Plesha, this year's King and Queen of Sports, at the annual Coronation dance. SENIORS Ronald Shelestak Thomas 1. Shoup Marlene Shurina Dominic Simonetti Diane Skurka Eugene W. Smales Dolores Smay DOIID21 L. SmuliCk JUST STROLLING ALONG - P.O.D. class especially Mr. Angeloni's usecretl' Indian path members found annual iaunt to municipal build- shortcuts. ing to be enjoyable, as well as educational - 45 SENIORS THE FREE ENTERPRISE VVAY - Distribution via the supply and demand method received a thorough investigation in the senior P.O.D.-Economics classes of Mr. Whartenby in memorable Room 9-1. Judy F. Snyder Cecilia A. Sokolowski Ralph A. Stanisky Robert S. Stanko S. Eugene Stello john E. Swaiko Charles F. Sweeny james A. Tedesco 46 SENIORS 'M in . Elaine B. Thompson William D. Thornton 1 it I t Sherry A. Tibensky t t , Henry M. Trevellini , W E Carol A. Troyak A 5 Michael A. Truckley SENIOR TEACHERS WILL BE REMEMBERED BY GRADS LOOK INTELLIGENT, GANG - Miss Iarema, well known senior teacher, jokes a bit with members of the National Honor Society shortly after making the awaited announcement of new members. 47 SENIORS Marlene Uchic Patricia L. Valerio Edward M. Vasilcik Kathleen A. Venesky Janet I. Victain Carol Wagner Francis Waldo Frederick E. Walters KNO picture availablel Gerald R. Withers Stanley Zawrotnaik Io Ann Zocclci Richard Ostrowski 48 SENIORS SENIOR SCENES OF THE YEAR! SENIOR GLIMPSES - KTOPJ Jim Ballas and Candy Reed communicate via separate windows at senior picnic. KMIDDLE LEFTQ Mary Io Kos- clemba, Marlene Lovic, Sandy Malone, and Joyce Codlewski live it up on the sliding board. CMIDDLE RIGHTI Hal Biehl enjoys a chat with Sgt. Leah, the friendly local Amiy re- cruiter. CBOTTOM LEFTQ The senior gang gets patriotic during field trip to municipal building. IBOTTOM RIGHTI Fancy steppers Linda Hails, Mike Buchanich, Leslie Nary, and Jim Ballas trip the light fantastic at senior dinner dance. -we 'kia -N a is B Ns? 'ix 541 '- 'V 4 if 1 1-1 .-eff ' - Qwerq i is F ye w ,,:wg5 'QS - If se K K K' --'- .,- f ic S - S' ' .... fsT'i-In-'fwvl isfi,-mf ,..+ X 4 - i f is i NN Q Cary Sobotka Bill Pawloski PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT WHO,LL GIVE TWO DOLLARSPU - Scanning the crowd for a ubidl' at the annual Junior Class Auction are Gary Bongiovanni, Dan Wemer, Phil Berardelli, Bob Field, and Bill Smith. CLASS CF 1966 - - THE J IOR Jeanie Smith Frances Bzorek SECRETARY TREASURER Al Alexander Sue Allison Carl Angeloff Gary Aikinson Teresa Baron Marshall Beaufort Phil Berardelli Carol Bertuzzi Chuck Bidek Den Bishop Shirley Bober Cathy Bochek Carol Bock Gary Bongiovanni Ioe Bonovitz Irene Bridgewater Donna Brinker Den Bmdney Jim Cardone Byron Carion Dan Carlock Dave Caro Karen Cassidy Dave Chipple Gerry Cieszynski Sandy Compson Bruce Cooper Linda Craighead Rich Daluisio Nick DeMartini Judy Dembaugh Bill Divelbliss 50 Jim Downing aio , '.'.' . Sandy Downing Noreen Drag Betty F i 'Xgiffg-H Dropp Roy Drum J UNIORS -- ' I X 5 2? Sai? ss. e . , gs-3 15 g - . . Pat Dugan Ann Felitsky Bob Field Tony Filotei JoAnn Fish Dan Fleck Linda Flis Pat Garbos Mike Gaston Mar Gerashenko MaryAnn Gezzi TAKE CARE OF IT, BOY - Larry Simonetti, Senior Class presi- f Q' dent, right, makes the official presentation of the traditional school key to Gary Sobotka, junior Class president, while Senior Queen Joyce Codlewski looks on approvingly during Awards Day. , i if teiel or SW x f gi N srglfge F 1 saz23,.s,, 1 Qxlggaa egg? ' X X YQ QW as ' ix s X I Joe Gryzbek 'Fx g et gr -- - , E lias -' . J if . 2- Q , Ron Hudak 51 Candy Freeman joan Fryer Dennis Graham Bob Grandy e A' 1 M 1 M ss 4. 2 W a. fra A Cheryl Hazlett Sue Hazlett Dave Horrick Randy Hromika X Seq-SX-iii ,. .4 ' i lk eww L ws- - ,cz ,k.- 4 a s? :. i 1' s , K H. Q xg : -2 wg.. s ew ,S Tony Guerrieri Bill Fulton Elaine Grimes at .. ,X Ki' Ns Ted Guzy Ted F yala X Irene Grzybek 1' . 1' -::-:.-- -as . 73' rr 5 K , I. X , Zi H S Q X ,S 5 rm 'Q' X Howard Hamilton Sylvia Hemphill Kathy Hodges --i:Qai: ' t. , A f wages ' 1, 5 -it Q.. Q fm' Q .ef fi - X? I A ' - s J- .7- X 5 -' f' ' X ee we I is I J- kk i S if ' - E , , ,A ' am 1 . I ' Q X R ' HA ,ages Terry Hudon Jeff Hubbs Joe Hudak xv-.N Peg Jacob Iudy Iameson JUNIORS joe Katkic Debbie Kemman Karl Kennedy Wynn Kenyon jim Klobuchar Patty Kondrak Bob Kulik Jan Kutchko Cindy Laczek Jim Langharst Lil Large Rich Lassinger Blaine Leggens John Less Sandy Lettrich Betty Linamen Peg Long Dudley Lose Joann Lovic Kathy Lyle Steve Maholic Pris Makara Carol Makuta Harry Malone Ann Mann Sharon Mann Rich Matas Darlene Matulis Andi Matze Linda McBride Gerry MCI-Iarg Ioyce Michael Shirley Miller Tom Mischen George Mitar Pat Monarko Mary Moro Ray Navarro Colleen Nelson Linda Nolker HIGHEST RECOGNITION - Being named to the National Honor Society in your junior year is probably the highest acclaim that can be accorded a student. These were the eight named for this recognition: Virginia Shelestak, Sue Allison, Peggy Long, Linda Flis, Karl Kennedy, Patty Kondrak, Andrea Matze, and Sue Stevenson. Cathy O'Mal.ley Ian Ordakowski Terry Ostrzyski :if , sf' - Q , X1 - E A ,X Bonnie Owcar Lorraine Parker Jan Pawloski J UNIGRS Rose Paszek Gerry Pidhimy Geneva Pittman Jan Pompe Bob Prill Rose Puskarich Bob Pysh john Radocai . Q. -, 5 ,V , S, Syv, XY, Q if R K it, .um t X Bill Beith Diane Roeder Linda Rote Tom Rush Terry Rymer Tom Saginaw Wally Schmitt Lou Schreiber John Scotch Ken Semprevivo Virginia Shelestak Fran Simonetti Bill Smith Rose Stanish Brian Mallinson. Frank Stecz LAND, HO! - Junior Kathy Lyle w1ll remember many thrilling moments of the 1965 Prom, one bemg when her uncle, captain of the Gateway Clipper, let her man the ship's wheel. an -gin' llung........,,Mw Qn., x We 53 Mike Stephan Sue Stevenson Lonnie Stock Carol Szymanski Dave Valerio Rich Vioral Sue Waite Sandy Weidman Gerry Wells Dan Wemer Beth White Dave Williams Kathy Nagy Jim Zanocki Paul Zalus Pat Zebracki Tom Simone-tti Ozzie Kenyon PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT Mary Louise Yourish Hope Cunningham SECRETARY TREASURER WERE HERE BRETHRENU - Direct from Dogpatch, Millie Schmidt and Ricky Bartchy arrive all spruced up for all the cloinis at the soph party. They're accompanied by their country cousins, Dave Lamperski and Ken Shoemaker. CLASS OF 1967 - - THE OPHOMORE L ...Q y -L .. 4 sw : gf f- K V: : of W . f. - - fi ..i . K i i ML K if 'i 1' ' l 5srii?f?Q?ief . 3 S T ,J ST' J L: -1' 5: S Y' SL -f :if ,,: f 'ir 'f -Q: Y- fur .f I 7f?55G2Sk,5sRvZn. Wx 3' ' f f-New 'f ' :W ---- W , Y if, V 1-21 ,-,J-i I - mg- ,fx - , . awash- Q K ' -W: si --f' v,,- .5 wi- K rt, ,L K , -- 5+ ,r . ..-- fe s f- . .TY . Vim wwf- in 1, --L- prix, 'V , .L ,QQ .,-. ,,,yg'E?A5g,r1:f E NWN l't.... 1 A ',i. 1, L' 'T - f ,t.., - Y i ,fi,54fz55r:,j5p:,.isW,, .-,. 3. 5: , ' jf jk 1 355 . T 5 I -:ji1.-iri51Lif,Pl5ffYi Y ' fi.:-' ' il 3 'S .i . M . - K - A JUN 5 ' ill et.-- V 1 . f- f ' ' Sherry Adams Iohn Anderson jim Antoninka Jim Atkinson Rich Bartchy Bauigggginer Bert Beckes Dave Berardelli john Beyer Frank Bibri Jim Bibri Georgia Blainer Steve Bohatch jim Borczyk Bob Brocious Jim Brooke Carol Brozewicz Tony Bryan Dan Budz Den Burchell Brenda Byers Tom Cale Pat Campbell Louise Caridi C ,' s 'angie ,'- - Q- F C llaa F r y s -if' if . Vince Cesarino Carol Cress Bob Criswell Sandy Consolaro SOPHOMORES ' 7-iii! Hag . f - K H as -N N , if 2 71 Qi fe A kg ' A Bill Currin Frank Dawson Viv Dawson I ' 5 - V :1,':f, gk V,.- VM , .3 .uf 1 nr f K Tom DeMartini Diane Dembaugh Pat Diedrich Joann Dropp Bill Droste Rose Drum Greg Durochia -' B M is el,l ,. vm' Ai ff A RSQQAXQSX-iviggxa - P f.f1.QC.xi'f !B y 6 Marg Evanega Rich Eversole Kathy Field Mike Galbraith Cathy Gaurich Mary Geib Joe Georgie Donna Debald ig-eps il N. -I1 F ,QE +1 A E X , X 'W ' X125 5 WW. A Fred Eiler Marlene Georgie be ieal - . My X .sv are if NR . Q x 9 K R x' as S N 9 'Mg Q , X N Q r 5 , ri was M 2 V .Q 5 X al? 'S X Wayne Gillam Dean Girdwood Sam Gomick Bonnie Graff Barb Haas Adrianne Hazlett Bob Henry Bill Holland fe :Q- ' f , f . ' iV'y 5 gs: K 4 ips: k..rk'k K i J if . ,L . fy k in . K.-,.: 4 ,l-' N 'iii' il 5-:Sf , 5' Q ixlgsx UM. -J' -- C 3 w Qi,-ff 5 'E fs --si 1 X 'J ts: Q j B' 22. f ff! 'I nXV.E:...' - XX Bob Hoover Julia Horchar 1, ! Bob Kaminsky Den Kashlak Cindy Hrobak Judy Hudek Bob Hudon Larry Huffman Larry Huppenthal 'RH . L . exif 'i xx? an R in .Q ll. ,. , .. .. :aa Donna Husarik Pat Kelllor Karen Kermes jan Khnger Ioe Kozora George Krstomch Linda Kuhn Na 1 Martha Kuhns Elaine Ladesic Dave Lamperski Randy Lasko joe Laus Cheryl Leggens Frank Leggens Larry Less 55 SOPHOMORES 1 1 x 'NN 4 is , ,Ma , W rv Bw .. f ,, ' .L , X Kathy Lohman ' ix- iffllsligi f Henry Merola - -- , y A, . :N 1 Zia' II' 1' - Q 'far Q'--,. . 5-vu .T lr ,.t 7 JA. . -: IV i - f , . , . s. f. , - it -- . .. .astap . ,ss.qig5,n7 ,J A. A.,h .. i ., ., , - , - I., 1- gjagef , - , fm: :5' r , if ir w 25 - -. --3 'HR -, ias wfkgm .. .i un we A fi . f -.ff Mins' 13-'Tix-airs await l f. :K 5 gem s .sz e, K '- Q -fp . fue i fi s p A . 'W' ' ' 1 f ' ., , 5 3 1 'xy X - ' 1 , , Marlene Makara Bruce Mallinson Marita Marsili jeff Martin Don Matthews Sharon Mathewson as 'iss if 1: - ti er Q ,xnxx X x X Y X x Xp X ,X sq? N Q ii, . t t. Q, Q X 0 . . S A Tom Mellon Ron Mialky Char Miller Ed Miskcvich Bob Montgomery Duane Mountain Joe Murray Iean Negley Betsy Newcamp Miriam Newman Mike O'Leary Pat O'Mallcy Diane Osele Cathy Paszek Joanne Pawloski Dave Peluchette atiei' iyl a yltiya i rtte ettlr R yt fi iti 'ii, .: ilt u t ' r THE WlN'NAH! - Mr. Fortun proclaims Randy Zalewsky the I ' i L- :,,i 12, winner of Dogpatch competitions and brings him forward to re- ii - ' Q' b R ceive his gallon of Mountain Dew. Mrs. Beitko also judged. 'T ix iiitzoili 7, 4' :' ii'i I Cs l Chuck Pipich Alexandra Pirozek Bob Porter Dave Power 56 Bonnie Prokop Steve Radage Regina Rainski Renee Raymer Virginia Reid Iohn Riley Terry Ritchie Tom Rogers Joanne Rokoski Fred Rote Shirley Russ Norma Sampson W RSS W ,EN gy N f 3:5 E' x gi' 9 it SOPHOMORES Millie Schmidt Mary Ann Semko Chuck Semler Cindy Shearer - .l'::.' Marie Sierkierski Q X Q rf A gf X xi X 4 X 'Q t 'L Cir. Paul Sipple Elsie Smith ' 'flilfi' -it ,,:.:.-5-six - -QQ ,ja . - , if k Mig! ' . ' W r -5 -f .35 ff j has f . W ,. K .,1 -- ' 1 , 1 N . Walt Soss john Stalker Den Stitt Lorraine Shelestak Al Shields Ken Shoemaker Debbie Shurina John Snitzer Bob Sokolpwski Jan Sokolowski Carol Solomon George Sorokacs Dot Strayer Tom Strayer Noxb Straznick Dan Sunday Mary SweeneY ' ,Q as ,X Fi , X er 35 -. v . , Y it 1 ,. 'Si rx - ia. , iiazai' .t-..: -..e.e, fl X 3 Donna Szymanski Donna Tedesco Bob Thimmons Joe Thompson Len Tomaszewski Elaine Trocki Bruce Turner Nancy Valerio 5 , f ' . H X555 z Q sg Y sf , , f, . 1- ',f-' fill QW. S.. :j K I -I xfj,-Gees!! 1 i ff Patty Venesky '-agp-X 1 Q Eric Vioral Sallie Vorp Judy Wagner jim Walker Caryn Wells Barb Wenskovitch Bob Wenzel 1 my all 13 -rx it 2 X X S F -MGS , A 3- TE 1-.Tl 1 .Q H N Q Q Q it RK' Sarah Wetzel Barclay Whitaker Tony Wilkosz Veronica Wilkosz jim Wright Steve Yakimczyk Mark Walewski Jan Wilkinson vm 'tw ' 'lewis fi? Carol Zalus Bruno Zawrotnaik Randy Zalewsky Jane Zilla Karen Cheryl Zock Gary Zock Len Zonarich Zimmerman FRESHMEN Stanley Pittman Mara Vagnozzi PRESIDENT VICE- PRESIDENT Dottie jameson Alan Long SECRETARY TREASURER EVERYBODY ROCK - All join in to do a bit of Freddying at the freshman party. CLASS QF 1968 - - THE 9th GRADER Jim Afanesko Lloyd Altman Ken Anderson Gloria Angeloni Dennis Antonace Dave Bayne Bill Baxter Curtis Benke Roger Bernard Jim Bibza Dave Bodnar Ianet Boody Beverly Brewer Brian Bridgewater Carole Bucci Barb Buchanich Nancy Budz Ioe Burdek jim Burns Dave Capello Cheryl Cassidy Joe Catanese Elaine George Chabal Catherwood I0yCe Chamey Dave Cheskey Chuck Ciezynski Lillianne Clark Paula Cole Ken Collier Norma Cowfer Dixie Craig 58 FRESHMEN Cindy Cross Dave Cross Ellen Dahlstedt Albert Dancisin Wayne Danowski Bob Dillner Wayne Dillner Ioy Dineff Chllflk D0Ckm2m Dlzgllixggd Diane Drum Mike Dugan Linda Dull Marty Eiler Penny Ekas A Pat Elliot Ray Fame!! L0l1iSS Fil0f6i Debbie Fischer Laura Flis George Fosnaught Irene Fry Ian Furer Dennis Gaggini , ,ff 1 b K i' ,. ., N an if v .,,:.,..,... . 7 i , .bm we ,-,- Nm.. - ,M ' +. 35, ii K : k' , - -fxsi' e 1 5 w L Q1 w e , 95 gpggzaxc: .. Y 333 Cami Galbraith RRY Gardner D9lliS9 Garripoli Tom Gbur Nancy Gilson Elaine Godlewski Ierry Goswell Dave Grondwalski Elaine Grass Cheryl Gray Dave Hails Lynn Haines Kathy Harbison Tracy Hennan Edie Hladney Nick Hromika Mike Husarik Wayne Ivey Nancy Jackson Larry Kozik Diana Kozora Dave Kristofic Susan Kunka Ian Kwitkowski Rich Lamperski Tony Latronica Linda. Laus Pat Layhew Ed Lewetag Kathy Liles Io Lindberg Larry Lindgren 59 FRESHMEN Judy Lytle George Machen Veronica Makuta John Manser Dee Marynarczyk George Masdea Margaret Masdea Rich Massimino Walt McCorkle Mary McKay Nancy McKay Linda Meder Debbie Moeller Morlgggriglery Dan Murray Chris Nagy Donna Olzak Diane O'Malley Art Osele Arlene Palmer George Metzler Dave Michael Carolyn Miller Karen Miller Gary Nicholson Don Norris Linda Norris Rose Nwranski we Y x SE? M 15' W M x' My We we ky George Palmer jim Parrish Sylvia Paszek Patty Paul John Payne Sam Pelczarski Rich Pian Shirley Pidhirny Glenn Piper Tom Pivni Darla Poston Rick Pysh Fran Raffaele Barb Reiber Bill Reynolds Dennis Ringer Pauline Rokoski Ed Rush Sue Saginaw Bill Salomon Lynn Schaub Jo Schlander Terry Schreiber Tamara Schroth Claire Schurer Sharon Seamon Ed Seibert Gerry Semko 60 FRESHMEN Mike Semler Ierry Shelestak Barb Shields Ioe Shurina Mary Siekierski Ion Siriano Peggy Skurka John Sobran S5 Q ,..,.-. 2 .:,:.f , kilseiiifike , ,Q My X 2 Ray Stark Roger Stivers Bill Stiveson Ed Storey Diane Sweadner Debbie Szwarc Cindy Tabacchi Barb Thimons BUSY F RESHMEN A glance in any freshman classroom usually found a busy beehive of activity of one type or another. Above, during the fall Presidential elections, the 9th grade civics classes took part rn the mock elections held in the library. Below, the 9th grade Earth and Space science labs kept everyone intrigued. Linda Thompson Linda Trevellini Chris Trocki Fred Vagnozzi George Victain Dave Vidic Ron Vorp Steve Vyhnanek Carolyn Waldo Walt Walters Earla Watkins Tina Watts Carole Weber Denise Weidman Theresa Weido Tina Wenskovitch '01 Kathy Williams Raya Withers Tom Zenewicz Anita Zukowski CLASS OF 1969 - - THE th GRADER Abbruzzese, Penny Anderson, Dave Andrews, Susan Angelini, David Bahr, Carol Baker, Debbie Baumgartel, Diana Bayne, Barbara Benke, Carol Blake, Bob Blaschak, Suzanne Bober, Wayne Bohach, Shirley Boris, Paul Brocious, Nancy Brozewicz, Jan Burns, Rich Callen, Cindy Carmichael, Dan Claus, Gary Cleek, Patty Compson, Sherry Creeks, Vicky Crummy, Debbie Davis, Ida Davis, Tim Devando, Den DeVita, Kathy Dillner, Larry Dineff, Dan Drag, Ken Droste, Donna Dunn, Al Edwards, Cindy Eichner, Brian Elter, Kathy Engel, Tom Eversole, Ierry Farrasso, Bob Ferlan, Diane Ferrance, Kathy Fleck, Ruth Fleischer, Chuck Florentine, Neil Florentine, Sandy Fosnaught, Donna Fyala, john Fyala, Patty Galvin, Althea Garbos, Larry Gaurich, Ann Marie Genovese, Kathy Girdwood, Iessica Gordon, Mary Graham, jim Grandy, Dave Griffiths, Dave Grzybek. Bernard Guzy, Ioann Hails, Judy Hardt, Rich Harris, Dan Hazlet, Mary Hice, Jim Hice, Iamesalene Hladney, Elaine Hromika, Elaine Hubbs, Tracy Huffman, Cathy Hunkele, John Hunter, George Irvine, Leanna johns, Roger jones, Keith Kaminsky, Mike Kashlak, Donna Kasunic, Jim Kelley, Cindy Kelly, Pat Kelly, Sundee Kenyon, Hank Klobuchar, Ian Knoch, Marlene Kobik, John Kochan, Stan Kochnut, Tom Kondrak, Al Kozora, Den Kress, Bill Krstonich, Darlene Krupa, Carol Kubisa, Bev Kuhns, Larry Lamperski, Carolyn Lamperski, Mark Lauff, Bill Laughery, Dan Lawrence, Stan Leggens, Ion 62 EIGHTH GRADERS Less, Geoffrey Linamen, Lester Lockemxan, Dave Loeffler, Pam Lose, Laurie Maciak, Barry Malecki, Ron Markijohn, Marie Marsili, Phyllis Martin, Pat Matecka, Linda McAdams, Ellis McCauley, Marcy McCune, Linda Mehalik, Rita Merli, Dan Metzler, Diane Michael, Marie Micklow, Loretta Miller, Jeannie Monarko, Joe Moore, Ruth Morgan, Pam Morgan, Ruth Nesbitt, Mike Nicolazzo, Joe Nielsen, Jeannie Noga, Frank Ondich, Donna Ordakowski, Joanne Ordakowski, Judy Ostrzycki, Sandy Oswald, Jack Owcar, Gary Pavlovic. John Pawloski, Ron Pazak, Kathy Pemick, Dan Petnisik, Mike Plesha, Cathy Pompe, Jeff Prothero, Patty Puskas, Carole Pyle, Joyce Queen, Clyde Raffaele, Frank Rebrey, Veronia Reiber, John Reina, Bev Riley, ludy Ritchie, Nancy Ritter, Ralph Roberts, Howard Rodgers, Nancy Roeder, Iene Ross, Marsha Sabodish, Gary Sailock, Debby Sampson, Donna Schmidt, Dave Semler, Sharon Semprevivo, Jeff Shelestak, Jim Slimick, Frank Smith, David Smith, Gary Smith, Ron Smulick, Tom Sokolowski, Terry Soss, Connie Soster, Terry Spiers, JoAnn Stello, Judy Stepp, Bill Sunderlin, Florence Surdyk. Rich Sweadner, Bob Szymanski, Diane Tamburello, Sondra, Tano, Karen Thompson, Doug Thornton, Kathy Tibensky, Carol Tomaszewski, Janet Tomaszewski, John Trocki, Dave Trocki, Debbie Truckley, Wayne Vioral, Gary Watt, Paul Weber, Alma Whitaker, Jeff Wilton, Ed Womer, Sarah Yaworski, Greg Zalewsky, Dave Zalewsky, Debbie Zalus, Stanley Zoccki, Nello CLASS OF 1970 - - THE 7th GRADER Adams, Ed Allison, Edna Angeloff, Gerry Antonelli, Chris Atkinson, Melvin Artzberger, Bill Artzberger, Pam Bahr, Debbie Balog, Joan Baron, David Bashor, Bob Bibri, Len Blainer, Gloria Bohach, John Bohatch, Den Bottles, Bob Bowser, Cheryl Bridgewater, Janet Buchanich, Patty Burke, Bemadette Buttyan, Randy Byers, Robert Caridi, Elaine Carlock, Rich Catanese, Helen Cesarino, Ricky Chabal, George Chambers, Jim Charlton, Ed Cheman, Tom Colledge, Dave Colledge, Velma Consolaro, Dianne Conway, Bill Czemewski, Joe Davis, Rose Dillner, Charles Dillner, Kathy Dineff, Carol Dlugopolski, Rich Dugan, Karen Edgar, Marie Ellena, Rose Elter, Ray Evans, Cheryl Famen, Judy Field, Steve Fish, Donna Fischer, Diane Freeman, Penny Fuhrer, Phil Galbraith, Larry Gallagher, Joan Geib, Mark Girdwood, Roxanne Golojuh, George Gordon, Barbara Graham, Janice Graham, Sharon Grondwalski, Don Harris, Joyce Hihner. Gary Hillard, Hope Holden, Wilder Horrick, Marsha Hudek, Bonnie Jaloski, John Jameson, Diane Jaworowski, Debbie Kaduk, Debbie Kapustik, Steve Keefer, Charles Kennedy, Marsha Kleya, Janice Kobik, Denny Kochan, Donald Kreiling, Barbara Kuczek, Mary Ann Kuczek, Rose Marie Kuhn, Jack Kunka, Patty LaBovick, Debby Ladesic, Christine Lane, Donna Laughery, Don Lea, Maralyn Leggens, Ron Less, Felicia Lettrich, David Lewetag, David Ley, Ed Ley, Virginia Linamen, Donna Loeffler, John Lohman. Carolyn Lose, Doug Lovic, Bill Maholic. Debbie Mangol, Ed , 'nf ' fx. Z Ai, f f 7. I I A , g il' if tm P gr, J, . 4Xa,,lk,li5l , j v,:ffe,5i Q Q-M .ef xg Q 4 vs, Z , I' Sb bf W. X 5 , Q , H I V Ni 452 iv,- t My Q ,i , 1. 4 2' A ,f 2:- , ff-or z W K ,eww A if at ww f e i W e 'Pg E V K., 4 1 . ,, ..,- AW. W 7, is f . .ze if wir P A 2' f' M q famsg . V . , V, , f f 1 . in 51 , L, 1 S' f 'Zi' A , ,,,, ,W r,,,,.W . K 5 , .T 'L .V ' A V - ,n ' . ' Wzilfm p-4 QNX VA 'Ps lil Zz un , 1 , was ., K 5. J V!! 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Q1 53,3 Lic: - , ,, ' x '-'-ww iii gwsggwffigg 1 l ,i'52t:V-'miata-., - Mangol, Ron Mangol, Tom Marmo, Gary Manno, Marion Martinez, Dennis Mathews, Loretta Mazurek, Nancy Mellon, Patty Merli, Sheila Merola, Adrianne McCauley, Howard McKay, Charlene McKinniss, Donald McKinney, Terry McNeilly, David Miller, Darlene Miller, Darrell Miller, Joanne Moeller, Carl Molnar, Lance Monarko, Barbara Moretti, Jocelyn Murray, Dean Mursch, Bill Nelson, Ranley Neu, Linda Nevolnik, Io Nicolazzo, Ien Noga, Linda Nolker, Phil Nolker, Van Ocvirk, Bob O'Donnell, Linda O'Hare, Mike O'Leary, Patty Osele, Ierry Parker, Fran Parrish, Mike Patsko, Iohn Pawloski, Lil Peluchette, Linda Pierre, Ioe Piper, Donna Piper, Linda Pittman, Dennis Poletunow, Regina Proco, Kathy Puskarich. Donna Puskarich, Penny Radarle, Mike Ranhart, Mary Ann Rearick, Greg Retsch, Jim Ringer, Nancy Rosendale, Carl Bosselle, Dave Rote, Dale Sacoulas, Bill Salvi, Clara Schmidt, Marilyn Schwab, Andrew Scully, Bill Seibert, Don Semko, Cindy Semprevivo, Lavina Senge, Michele Shelestak, Larry Shields, Chuck Shnrina. Mike Simonetti, Ioe Sirrine, Alan Smith. Coleen Smulick, Gary Snyder, Shirley Sofko. Iohn Sorokacs, Dave Stalker, Don Stanko, Tohn Stecz, Bev I Stefanides, Lois Stephan, Karen Stewart. Dale Stivers, Sharon Stock. Ken Stodolsky, Frank Strauss. Patty Streiff, Martin Sunday, Ierry Szwaczkowski, Clyde Swedko, Chris Turba, Dave Vairnozzi, Cindy Valentine, Iohn Verbetic, Stephanie Wagner, Boh Watkins, Earl Watt. Dave Watts, Cheryl Weidman, Alan Wenzel, Kathy Wilkosz, Iohn Wilkosz, Mary Ann Wilson, Mary Jane Wilton, Monica Wright, Patty Yakim, Greg Yaworski. Terry Zielinski. Alan Zonarich, Dot MERRY MUSIC MAKERS - Making up the West Deer High varsity band this year were, FRONT ROW, Roy Drum, Karen Beckett, Diane Osele, Mike Kaminsky, Dave Michael. SECOND ROW, Gary Nicholson, Joe Shurina, Marita Marsili, Terry Schrei- ber, Sarah YVetzel, Barclay XVhitaker. THIRD ROW, Peggy Long, Elaine Crass, Bob Hoover, Bill Currin, Joe Catanese, Ed Lewetag, Bob Burdek, Elaine Codlewski, Rich Bartchy, Bill Pawloski, Bob ea XVenzel, Diane Drum, Nancy Gilson. BACK ROW, Mary Jane Fleck, Betty Jane Dillner, Trudi Hartz, Betty Paholich, Diane Beckett, Linda Hails, Mary Jo Kosdemba, Frieda Gaul, Bill Conway, Randy Hromika, Dave Power, Bill Salomon, Alan Long, John Plesha, Ralph Stanisky, Jerry Withers, Dave Kashlak, John Swaiko, Dom Simonetti, Mr. Albert Mauroni, Dave Jura, and Bill Henry. BAND GIVES OVER 25 PERFORMAN CES DURING ACTIVE YEAR The music just never stopped flowing from West Deer High School this year, as musical groups took part in more than 27 concerts and parades. After the successful fall marching season, the band HE'S THE BEST - Mr. Mauroni congratulates John Plesha for winning the Arion Award, given annually to the senior voted by his fellow musicians as the most outstanding of the year. heralded winter with a concert entitled Musical Show- timef, A new attraction was the Invitational Concert held this year at Richland High School. Following the traditional trade assemblies with other schools, the band concluded the season with their annual spring concert, this year combined with the Art Dept. as part of the spring Arts Festival. For the first time in several years, a dance band was organized. Its modern and pop music interpre- tations won raves from all. Winning recognition as the outstanding senior musician this year was John Plesha, voted by his fellow musicians to receive the Arion Award. John had served as drum major and student director for the past two years. Numerous individual honors were won also by Trudi Hartz, the school's nationally recognized flute player. It was an enthusiastic and productive year for the West Deer band, and one that particularly demonstrated the many hours of dedicated work put in by veteran director Albert Mauroni. Mr. Mauroni, along with that faithful group of par- ents and friends known as the Band Boosters, made the year one enjoyed by all who participated. ii . Q W N-wi' 5 125,19 JUNIOR HIGH BAND - Dave Lewetag, Dale Rote, Ranley Nelson, Jim Retsch, Carl Mueller, Bob Ocvirk, John Patsko, Carl Rosendale, Jim Chambers, Joe Pierre. MIDDLE ROW, Dave Lockerman, Bill Sacoulas, Dan Dineff, Jeff Pompe, Jack Oswald, Mike Kaminski, Joe Monarko, Doug Thompson, Jerry Eversole, Jim Graham. BACK ROW, George Colojuh, Keith Currin, Bill Stepp, Al Zielinski, Ruth Morgan, Joanne Spiers, Sue Andrews, Pam Loeffler, Cindy Callen, Janet Tomaszewski, Jerry Osele, Alan Weidman, Steve Kapustic. These Junior High bandsmen received a trophy this year for their concert participation. LOOKS TRICKY - Several of West Deer's top musicians of the year scan one of , 2 ' ffm, HONOR MUSICIAN - Trudi Hartz, WD's cele- brated flutist, won just about every award that could be won by a high school musician, includ- ing citations and medals from numerous state and regional honor bands. the intricate musical scores used in concerts during the season. From left, Linda Hails, Mary Jo Kosdemba, John Swaiko, Diane Beckett, and Dave Jura.'Never fear, they mastered it! DANCE BAND - Seated, Nancy Gilson, Elaine Codlewski, Diane Drum, Randy Hromika, Linda Hails, Mary Jo Kosdemba, STANDING, Keith Currin, Roy Drum, Rich Bartchy, Ed Lewetag, Diane Beckett, John Swaiko, Mr. Mauroni, Bob Burdek, Jerry Withers, John Plesha, Dave Power, Bill Henry, Dave Jura, Bob Wenzel. CHORUS - Seated, Ann Logsdon, Terry Ostrzycki, Sandy Comp- son, Donna Smulick, Patti Roesch, Lynn Schaub, Diane O'Malley, Mary Ellen McKay, Rayalee Withers, Sharon Seamon. MIDDLE BOW, Candy Reed, Linda Dall, Caryn Wells, Karen Reiber, Linda Craighead, Martha Proco, Cheryl Gray, Johanna Lindberg, Bev Brewer, Linda Norris, Norma Cowfer, Diane Sweadner, Barbara Thimmons, Kathy Venesky, Mr. Squiller, Director. TOP ROW, Dotty Jameson, Linda Kuhns, Sharon Mann, Mary Broda, Maggie Alexander, Ian Victain, Janet Boody, Denise Garripoli, Carol Waldo, Lilliane Clark, Karen Miller, Georgia Blainer, and Donna Tedesco. WEST DEER HIGH CHORUS GOES OVER BIG AT WORLDS FAIR Under the direction of Mr. Thomas Squiller, the chorus of West Deer High School attained high status among school organizations. The outstanding note of this group was their invi- tation to sing during Pennsylvania Week at the New York World's Fair. It turned out to be a memorable trip and quite an occasion for all who participated. Besides preparing for the Fair, the chorus kept busy practicing for their many concerts, both here and at neighboring schools. Most remembered of all their pre- sentations was the Christmas Concert. All agreed there wasn,t a more pleasant sound to be heard in the halls of WDHS than that of the chorus. THE OL' PRO - Sneaking in some sightseeing while performing at the World's Fair are, from left, Cheryl Cray, Mr. Squiller, and Randy Hromika. In background is the famous CE exhibition. 'M ON THE SCENE - West Deer chorus members give it their all as they entertained visitors to the Pennsylvania Pavilion. WE WARNED THEM! - New York will never be the same since the appearance of the WD chorus members. just before departing, the crew got together for a Coalagra group picture. Om Qur MARLENE UCHIC ROSEMARY DeKLEVA ANNA MAE LUTYNSKY Senior Co-Head Senior Head Senior Co-Head MIGHTY FERT FRONT LINE - Making up the high strutting Cindy Hrobak, and Mary Ann Cezzi. Virginia Shelestak, front, undergrad majorette contingment this year were Patty Zebracki, at the end of this marching season received the honor of sewing Kathy Nagy, Sharon Mathewson, Donna Husarik, Marita Marsili, as senior head majorette of the band for the coming year. Z SHOWSTOPPER - Head twirler Rosie DeKleva wows 'em at halftime. PERT WD MAJORETTES PROVIDE BAND DAZZLE With their new maroon and white uniforms making a particularly impressive appearance, the precision- strutting VVest Deer High majorettes took part in a highly entertaining marching and concert season. Leading the band in such snappy routines as Rat Fink and The Theme from Mondo Cannef, they proved to be quite successful crowd pleasers. Head majorette Rosemary DeKleva led the girls, while co-heads Marlene Uchic and Anna Mae Lutynsky were the chief assistants. One of their first duties was to prepare for the Alle-Kiski Band Festival where the West Deer performance received a major ovation from the crowd. Virginia Shelestak was named to receive the honor of being head majorette for the coming year. New mem- bers of the squad will be Cheryl Cassidy, Debbie Fischer, Debbie Szwarc, and Elaine Godlewski. HERALD THE BRAVES - The striking appearance guards, from left, are Donna Olzak, Gloria Buydoso, made by West Deer's band as it enters the perfomiance Judy Hudek, Marie Siekierski, Betty Paholich, and Rose field is enhanced by the Indian mascots and colorguard. Puskarich. Mascots this year were Leslie Nary and Al Beckes. Color- . . J. an Rx- , r. N .L -,,, ,. ,- . I : . . -I I AFX., Y 1 . ' -1 . L if :-f, A . VVELCOME ALUMNI - Pretty Donna DeMartini and her attractive co-attendants wave a Hi to the crowd from atop their gayly decorated Homecoming float. NOW IT'S OFFICIAL - Football captain Larry Simonetti and Junior attendant Patty Zebracki lend a hand in crowning Donna the official Homecoming Queen of West Deer High Schoolls 21st gradu- ation year. if INFORMAL POSE - Pictured are the Homecoming Queen and her attendants shortly after the 1964 selections were announced. In front is Donna, the Queen, surrounded, from left, by Patty Zebracki, junior, and sisters Joanne Rokoski, sophomore, and Pauline Rokoski, freshman. BEAUTY AND POISE MARK GIRLS ELECTED AS QUEENS Queens dominated the school year at West Deer School, and no one seemed to mind. Starting off the battery of beauties was pretty, petite Donna DeMartini. Donna was the center of attention on Homecoming night. Riding on a beautifully pastel flowered float designed by her classmates, Queen Donna and her court comprised a pleasing welcome for the old grads. Elected as attendants this year were Pat Zabracki, junior Class, Ioanne Rokoski, Sophomore Class, and Pauline Rokoski, Freshman Class. The float itself marked a first for the Class of '65, and the industrious seniors who designed and decorated it may probably have made the first the best. Bringing fame and honor to the halls of NVD also was charming Marlene Uchic, representative to the Alle- Kiski IayCee Queen competitions. On the basis of her poise, scholastic average, and outstanding personality, Marlene was selected as the second runner-up to the queen. Versatile and popular Joanne Hilla reigned as Queen of Sports at the annual dance held in honor of her and the Sports King, Tony Plesha. So it turned out to be an exciting year for beauty at West Deer High - a place where most observers agree that beauty is found quite abundantly. JOANNE HILLA, Queen of Sports QUEENS DONNA DeMARTINI, Homecoming Queen MARLENE UCHIC, IayCee Queen ,,,,,., ,.. ,. ...,. - T -1 1 . ,..,., - ,W , ,,,..,, . ..,.,, o,.v.NW--, ,...... -a..mL,, QUEENS SENIORS HONOR CLASS QUEEN AND MEMBERS OE THE COURT One of the greatest thrills for a senior girl is to be selected by her classmates to the Senior Court. For the boys, it's a similarcherished honor of the senior year. But even more electrifying is to discover that your pleasing, understanding personality has resulted in your classmates nam- ing you as their class queen. This year the unanimous choice of the graduating class was bestowed upon radiant Joyce God- lewski. Queen Joyce and the members of the Senior Court reigned at the traditional Awards Day ceremonies. Other members of the court were Gloria Buydoso, Cookie Grebeck, Toni Grzybek, Joanne Hilla, Larry Simonetti, Alfred Burns, Anthony Plesha, John Plesha, and Ron Shelestak. THE KING AND QUEEN - Queen Joyce Godlewski and King Larry Simonetti receive standing honors from classmates while proceeding down aisle at conclusion of ceremonies. OFFICIAL PARTY - Making up the Senior Court this year were, from left, Joanne Hilla, Cookie Grebeck, Toni Grzybek, Gloria Buydoso, Queen Joyce Godlewski, King Larry Simonetti, Tony Plesha, John Plesha, Al Burns, and Ron Shelestak, Flower Girls are Carolyn Garhos and Sharon Krstonich. Ring bearer is Ronald Grass. CORRINE GREBECK Senior Court Attendant JOANNE HILLA Senior Court Attendant JOYCE GODLEWSKI Queen of the Class of 1965 75 E 5 3 1 2 5 2 5 TONI CRZYBEK Senior Court Attendant GLORIA BUYDOSO Senior Court Attendant S E 3 3 Q 3 5 STUDENT COUNCIL LEADERS - Guiding the re-inactivated stu- dent governing body in its numerous school and civic projects this year were Bobby Paul, president, Milly Schmidt, treasurer, Marita Marsili, secretary, and Kathy Lohman, vice-president. MEETING OF THE BRASS - Talking over plans at the Future Nurses' formal initiation are, Mrs. Zilla, faculty adviser, Diane Osele, secretary, Joyce Godlewski, president, Candy Freeman, vice-president, and Judy Georgie, treasurer. HOLIDAY PROJECTS - The fall evening meeting of the Future Homemakers was highlighted by the visit of Mrs. Eurich, who demon- strated how to make your own yule decorations. From left are Marlene Georgie, Kathy Paszek, Nancy Radonovieh, and Judi Georgie, all officers of the FHA. 'MORE THAN ACTIVE' YEAR OBSERVED BY WD CLUBS A year that could be termed more than active was observed by the clubs and organizations of West Deer High School. Their activities included regular meet- ings, school and civic projects, educational and charitable programs. STUDENT COUNCIL ACTIVE The Student Council, under leadership of an able and ambitious slate of officers and faculty adviser, had one of their most productive years in history. In addition to working on the usual duties of student government, the Council again sponsored the Tiny Tim campaign of providing Christmas time packages to needy families, promoted the Harlem Diplomat charity basketball game, provided a Christmas program for the War1'endale Youth Development Center, and instituted a student court to deal with school misdemeanors. SHOP CLUB HAS BIG YEAR Another group enjoying a banner year was the newly formed Shop Club. An outstanding feature of this club was that all of its proceeds from projects were donated to charitable organizations. All their earnings from the sale of unique plastic salt shakers made by the mem- bers were turned over to the Childrenis Hospital Fund, as Well as their proceeds from repairing Kiwanis Club candy machines. FHA ADOPTS'i GRANDPARENTS The FHA had a busy year as its many projects included adopting grandparents from the Dorseyville Home for the Aged and producing the annual fashion show. At this show articles made by the girls themselves are displayed and modeled. Members receiving particular recognition included Barb Reiber, second prize winner in the country-wide essay contest, and Patty Kondrak, Judy Georgie, and Laura Flis who were selected as models for the spring county meeting at the Penn Sheraton. ART CLUB PAINTS MUBAL Another new organization, the Art Club, fashioned an active agenda in its first year. Members took part in producing the first school Spring Arts Festival, where outstanding student artistic talent was displayed to the public. The club members also painted the first of several huge murals which will be mounted in the cafeteria. Old organizations came through, also. Future nurses performed their many helpful services, including aiding the establishment of a record library at St. Anthonyis School for Exceptional Children. Club members also will remember their field trips to several area hospitals. Highlights for the Future Teachers included their annual student teaching program, formal initiation, and visit to Grove City College. WEST DEER HIGH SCHOOL CLUB LEADERSHIP STUDENT COUNCIL President ..,..,.,.,.....,.,.,.......,.... Bob Paul Vice-President .... .,,. K athy Lohman Secretary ,..,... , . . Marita Marsili Treasurer .......,,,.. ..,..........,. M illy Schmidt Faculty Adviser ..,.4........,......,. Mr. Antonelli FUTURE HOMEMAKERS President ,.....,4.i4,A........,....... Iudy Georgie Vice-President . 4 . .... Nancy Radonovich Secretary .,..... ..,..,.. K athy Paszek Treasurer 4....... ,... M arlene Georgie Faculty Advisers ..,...,.rr.,,........... Miss Kraft Mrs. Slagle FUTURE NURSES President .....,...,4.....,.,...,.., Ioyce Godlewski Vice-President .... .... C andy Freeman Secretary ..,... ..... D iane Osele Treasurer ........ ..........,. .... I u dy Georgie Faculty Adviser ..........,........ ..... M rs. Zilla ART CLUB President .,.... .,.i,..A..A...... B arb Bridgewater Vice-President .... ,,..... W alt Kaspryszn Secretary ...... . , . Marlene Gerashenko Treasurer ....,...,. . . . Mary Io Kosdemba Faculty Adviser .,.... .... 4.4...r, M r . Pastorek FUTURE TEACHERS CLUBS President ,..r.,....r,............. Beverly Michael Vice-President . . . .......,. Marlene Uchic Secretary ....,. .... A nna Mae Lutynsky Treasurer , , , ..,..... IOADH Zoccki Historian ....4..,,.,.l................. Linda Hails Faculty Adviser ,..,...,...,.....,...... Miss Moore NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY President ..,...,...r,.,..,........... Diane Beckett Vice-President ,.... ..... K aren Reiber Secretary ..... Linda Micklow Treasurer ..,.. ..... M arlene Uchic Co-historians .. Beverly Michael Kathy Gardner Faculty Adviser ..........,,..,....,.... Miss Iarema SHOP CLUB President ,,.....,......,...,..4.,..,,., Nick Mellon Vice-President .........,.,,...... . . . joe Kozora Treasurer ....... .....r....... .... I i m Tedesco Faculty Adviser ...,.r.,..,.....,. . , . Mr. DiMarco KEY CLUB President .... ....,4.....,,.. . . . Gary Sabotka Secretary ..,.. . . . Tom Kasunic Treasurer ..... Faculty Adviser Mike Makuta Mr. DeLuca OUR MISS UCHICD - Marlene Uchic, FTA vice-president, participated in the student teaching program offered by the club. Wet K f ' z,,,',,,,-st, 4 4..,,,,' aa., r gg, is wg ' L We 1 CLUBS INFORMAL MEETING - Gary Sobotka, Key Club president, leads discussion with members on some possible fund raising events to be planned. THE BOSS SPEAKS - Mr. Antonelli, hard working Student Council adviser, takes the floor to present a new idea for Council con- sideration. ORGANIZATION MEMBERS GET ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE GETTING IN PRACTICE - Joyce Godlewski, of the Future Nurses, TEACHER FOR A DAY - Dave Kashlalc, FTA member, seems to received some practical experience filling hypodermic syringes when be deriving great satisfaction from his day of teaching at Russellton she and other FNA members aided with innoculation programs con- Elementary School. Student teaching is one of the highlights of ducted by the school health office. the FTA year. CLUBS rj, A LIGHT NOTE - Iudy Ceorgic, FHA president, speaks to her club members at a formal meeting. r and 1 J? rkM,,,a-uw 'M nf 'Yf WM My ,s,.,, , , I .W W wx . J exif.: ,ff J. .. 'I ML. i X , ., ,, H., -N . ,. ,gin 1 a,,.A,,,' ,.. ,XA TINY TIM CAMPAIGN - Members of Student Council tackle the tedious but satisfying job of preparing food packages for needy families in the township during the Christmas time. In front is Mike Stephan. From left are Marty Kuhns, Mr. Antonelli, Bob Paul, and Peg Jacobs. CLUBS END GF YEAR RESULTS REVEAL SUCCESS GF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CREATIVENESS TIME OUT - Members of the West Deer High chorus take a breather while touring the fabulous New York World's Fair where they were invited to present a concert. BUDDING CRAFTSMEN - Proudly displaying their citations received for award winning projects submitted in the Western Pennsylvania In- dustrial Arts Fair are these Shop Club members, front, Len Bibri, Clyde Queen, Ron Leggens, Marty Streiff. BACK ROW, Nick Mellon, Fred Eiler, Rick Ostrowski, and Mr. DiMarco, their adviser. MASTERPIECE - West Deer's own Joe Kozora dazzled the entire Tri-State area with his construction of a high-powered reflecting telescope. Every piece of the delicate instrument, including lens, stands, measuring devices, etc., was machine constructed by Joe himself. The brilliant workmanship eamed Joe a Best of Show Award at the Westem Pennsylvania Industrial Arts Fair, as well as many other commendations. F' CLUBS ART CLUB MURAL - Students at West Deer High will long be able to view the creative work accomplished by this year's Art Club. This mural done by club members will be one of THEIR OWN CREATIONS - Modeling their self-made twin sports outfits at the FHA fashion show are club members Gloria Angeloni and Cheryl Cassidy. ARTS FESTIVAL - several permanently mounted in the cafeteria. Shown looking over their finished product are Mr. Pastorek, art instructor and club faculty adviser, Coleen Nelson, john Riley, and Delores Smay. Another project undertaken by the Art Club was the school's first Art Festival held in the spring. A main contributor was Donna Brinker, one of WD's most talented. iq? , ANTLER STAFF TEAM WORK PRODUCES NEWS FILLED ANTLER EDITIGNS The odds were against the Antler top brass this year, but they came through to produce newsworthy editions comparable to the past traditions of WVD's famous stu- dent newspaper. With the loss of Mr. Lavrich, the experienced Antler adviser for many years, and choosing practically an en- tire new staff, '65 editor Gloria Buydoso truly had her work cut out for her. Anyone entering the Pub Room throughout the day usually found Editor Gloria and her key staff mem- bers clicking away at the typewriters or making layouts to prepare the Antler for the final copy. All agreed, however, that the hard work was notice- able in the exceptionally fine coverage of school news featured in the many editions. Some innovations on the Antler this year included the artistic cover scenes appropriate for each edition, new Teacher of the Week and College Cornerv columns, as well as the huge senior edition. The year ended with two star Antler writers, Patty Kondrak and Peg Iacob, being named as co-editors of next season's student news sheet. TEAM WORK - The success of The Antler this term could be attributed in the main to the co-operative efforts of Mrs. Sandler, faculty adviser, and Gloria Buydoso, editor-in-chief. Gloria's journalistic talent earned her the Hess Memorial Journalism Award at the end of the year. The 1964-65 Antler Staff GLORIA BUYDOSO Editor-in-Chief MARLENE UCHIC Managing Editor CATHI CRUMMY Business Manager WRITERS: TYPISTS: DUPLICATORS: ARTISTS: Marlene Shurina Nancy Valerio Cindy Hrobak Bev Michael Karen Reiber Andrea Matze Geneva Pittman Terry Ostrzyski IoAnn Zoccki Martha Proco Cookie Grebeck Linda Micklow Toni Grzybek Rose DeKleva Renee Sempr Ann Lutynsky Pat Valerio Sherry Tibensky Iane Budz Iohn Plesha Marie O'Toole Barb Bridgewater Chris Pazak 83 AN TLER COALAGRA fm M ,ef J ,, .. ,, . r ff 7 1, f KEY STAFFERS - The attractiveness and thorough coverage features of the '65 Coalagra were due largely to work above and beyond the call of duty on the part these individuals: front, from left, Bill Henry, chief of photographyg Linda Micklow, 84 editor-in-chiefg Roy Drum, photographer. Seated, in back, Mr. Angeloni, faculty adviserg Cathy Bochek, undergrad editorg Mar- lene Lovic, associate editorg Peg Jacobs, section editor, and Linda Hails, business manager. COALAGRA ,, , W-.saw f,,,f'f 1 einem IL- SALES CREW - Responsible for sales, advertising, and any mis- cellaneous job that came along were yearbook staffers, front, from left, Cathi Crummy, Carolyn Lamperski, Patti Fyala, Mary Io Kosdemba, Pam Loeffler, Donna Kashlak, Cheryl Leggens, Brenda I X if -2. fi' g'wa5f?1 .s C7 Q. Byers. BACK ROW, Paul Alexandrunas, Cookie Crebeck, Patti Roesch, Joanne Hilla, Marlene Shurina, Betty Paholich, Ted Plucinski, and Sherry Tibensky. Now you see why all Coalagra drives went over the top! DYNAMIC SCHOOL YEAR RECORDED BY '65 COALAGRA STAFF For the Coalagra staff, it was another year filled with an endless variety of usuals', and unusuals. In the usual category, announcement was received that The Coalagra had been awarded its 8th consecutive First Honors rating in national competition. Another award came when Cathy Lynn Bochek, the now veteran undergrad editor, won top prize for her article and pictures which appeared in Photolith Maga- zine. With these nice things serving as incentives to do an even better job, the staff set out to record and compile a year that surely will never be forgotten. Now the many hours spent in producing this year- book seem to lie forgotten at the bottom of a pile of dusty but cherished memories. However, everyone con- nected with the '65 Coalagra hopes it will give a com- plete record of an important school year - that very special school year when you were part of the moving, dynamic, living spirit of West Deer High School. LAST MINUTE CONFAB - Paul Alexandrunas, Linda Micklow, Mr. Angeloni, and Cookie Crebeck chat awhile before starting the day's photo schedule. CHEERLEADERS CHEERLEADERS DRUM UP SCHOOL SPIRIT WITH VIM, VIGOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS - Giving their all for the Braves were, front, from left, Janet Pawloski, Joanne Hilla, Mary Jane Fleckg MIDDLE ROXV, Linda Micklow, Geneva Pittman, Beth Whiteg BACK ROW, Joan Fryer and Marlene Shurina. Marlene Shurina Overflowing with the needed vim and vigor, always displaying a winning spirit, and possessing a bubbling school personality - these phases best describe the girls who made up the 1964-65 cheering squads at West Deer High School. This was the first year of the new re-arrangement where juniors and seniors made up the varsity squad and freshmen and sophs the junior varsity. This led to a better type of performance for both levels. Both squads caught the attention of home and visiting crowds with their new uniform revisions and their new cheering styles. High spots of the action-packed year included cheer- ing at the VVPIAL basketball play-offs, the JayCee All- Star basketball game, and the Allegheny Valley Cheer- leader competition. All who look back on this eventful year of sports at VVD will recall the gals who made up the never- give-up, do-or-die cheerleading squads. Linda Micklow Joanne Hilla Mary Jane Fleck Senior Senior Co-Head Senior C0-Head Senior CHEERLEADERS JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS - Whooping it up for the undergrads this year were, FRONT, Pauline Rokoski, Sarah Wetzelg MIDDLE ROW, Joyce Charney, Nancy Valerio, Diane Dembaugh, Dotty Iamesong BACK ROW, Jane Zilla and Gloria Angeloni. THE UPS AND DOWNS - Cheerleaders struggle through each game even more desperately than the players, as these candid shots of senior cheerleader Mary Jane Fleck vividly dmonstrate. 87 5' My gl, -,Xe as A MQ f 'Q' if.. Q xg xx X X sg N W W R -'S' BUT ACTION WAS PLENTY They confused a few, scared a few, and dazzled a few - but it all c0uldn't be combined to provide a win- ning season. That was about the story of the year for the gridiron Braves as they posted a record of three wins and six losses. But even at that, Coach Whartenby's boys served up plenty of action-packed, unforgettable moments, many of them happening during the victories over Tarentum Q13-GQ, Freeport Q7-OD, and Richland Q13-121. The big upset of the year was over Tarentum. Not only was this game the major surprise of the campaign, but it also snapped the Tarentum football jinx over West Deer. Although it was a real team year in every sense of the word, gaining headline mention for the Braves were Paul Martinez, leading scorer who carried over for 28 points during the seasong Al Burns, selected as the team's Most Valuable Player, and Dave Kashlak, an honorable mention winner on the News-Dispatch All- Star team. HOLE OPENED - YVh1le Carl Angeloff C421 chops down two Leech- burg foes, Dave Kashlak finds the open pathway for a long run. M., Nrrr ic.: - SECRET PLAY - Coach Whar- tenby explains some touchdown producing strategy to Bob Cran- dy CGZJ. FOOTBALL AL BURNS . . . Senior End HARRY COMPSON . . . Senior Halfback RANDY GIRDWOOD . . . Senior End DAVE KASHLAK . . . Senior Quarterback WALT KASPRYSZYN . . . Senior Wingback PAUL MARTINEZ . . . Senior Halfback BILL MURRAY . . . Senior End LES NOLKER . . . Senior Fullback STEVE PIERCE . . . Senior Center ww JOE PUSKAR JACK REARICK LARRY SIMONETTI HANK TREVELLINI Senior Guard Senior Tackle Senior Quarterback Senior Center East VARSITY SQUAD - Seeing the main action this campaign were. FRONT ROW, jim Wright, Art Kenyon, john Stalker, Frank Bibri, Mark XValewski, Steve Bohatch, Byron Carion, Dennis Burchell, XVayne Gillaxn, Joe Grzybek. MIDDLE ROVV, Alfred Burns, Hank Trevellini, joe Puskar, Paul Martinez, Steve Pierce, JUNIOR HIGH SQUAD - Checking in with one victory and four losses for the year, these will he the lads wearing the varsity numbers in the years ahcacl. FRONT RONV, Dave Schmidt, Nello Zoccki, Frank Noga, Don McKinniss, Chuck Shcilcls, Mike Nes- hitt, Hank Kenyon, jim Kelley, Barry Maciak, Bob Sweadner, Frank Sliinick, Larry Kuhns. MIDDLE ROXV, Jim Afanesko, Butch Latronica, Mike Husarik, Ed Rush, joe Catanese, Gerry Leslie Nolker, Dave Kashlak, Harry Compson, Randy Girdwood, Larry Simonetti, Walt Kaspryszyn. BACK ROWV, Jeff Hubbs, Bill Smith, Bob Crandy, Pat Dugan, Carl Angeloff, Den Brudney, Boh Field, Gary Bongiovanni, Bill Pawloski, John Scotch, Tom Saginaw, Ted Guzy, George Mitar, Wynn Kenyon. Shelestak, Mike Dugan, Al Dancisin, Bill Baxter, Stan Pittman, George Masdea, Mike Kaininsky, Neil Florentine. THIRD ROXV, Coach Andriko, XVillis Saloinan, Gerry Goswell, Paul 'NVatt, Dave Boclnar, Dave Vidic, Dave Capello, Rich Lamperski, Brian Bridge- water, Dan Murray, Tom Pivni, Dave Hails, Glen Piper, Gary Smith, Rich Massimino, George Fosnaught, Ed Storey, Coach Scimio. f? , L Qi L . , , , t - 3. F I -. 11 A? 1 nv- -.... BASKETBALL ID NOW HEAR THIS - Mr. Marsili, WPIAL Section 19 Coach of the Year, gives his boys a go-go pep talk during time-out. WERE THE CHAMPS AGAIN IN SEC. I9-B BASKETBALL They had the experience, the material, and a fired up will to win . . . They put them all together and captured the WPIAL Section 19-B championship for the second time in three years. In their title winning effort, Coach Iim Marsilfs lads recorded a year,s ledger of 13 victories and seven de- feats. They advanced all the way to the WPIAL quarter- finals, bowing to a strong Shannock Valley section-win- ning team, in the playoff at Arnold. Again it was superior and well balanced team play which brought home the season,s triumph, although several individuals did win their share of the banner sports headlines. Probably most to be remembered will be the high- scoring performances of Tony Plesha. Tony entered WD,s basketball Hall of Fame by setting a new season's scor- ing record, blasting for a total of 459 points. This bettered the former mark of 425 established by Bob Crunden in 1962. Tony hit for 20 or more points in 14 of the 21 games during the season. In four games, he tossed in 30 or more, including his season,s high of 38 against Edfra in that big important last game of the year. Pleshais basketball mastery over the year ranked him as a close-second highest scorer in the entire A-K Valley. More laurels came his way when he was named the Most Valuable Player in the IayCee A-K All-Star game. He also participated in the AIC All-Star game. Another record-smasher of the year was junior Gary Bongiovanni. Cary set a new one game scoring mark, hitting for 45 points against Apollo. This bettered the old record of 38 set only last season by Joe Paskorz. Thus, the highest one-game scorers in WD basketball history now are Bongiovanni, 45, in 1965, Plesha, 38, in 1965, Paskorz, 38, in 1964, and Bob Crunden, 35, in 1961. Plesha and Bongiovanni also set a two-man scoring record, a total of 787 points, for the year. BASKETBALL AS GOOD AS IN - Timbering Tony Plesha makes ready to dunk one during the play-off game with Shannock Valley. IT'S OUR BALL, 'SON - Tony Plesha secures possession of the ball while Dave Kashlak prepares to give aid. START OF A TWO-POINTER - Record smasher Cary Bongiovanni commences a drive for the basket which will net him a fast field goal. is-:.,., 7, WHERE'D HE GO! - Ron Shelestak, a team player all the way, makes like a rocket and goes in to high-flying orbit to steal a rebound from his mystified opponents. 93 BASKETBALL MEMBERS OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM HA' V33 www BVS? 'Ds -15 ,Swv Bob Bizyak Senior Ron Shelestak Randy Cirdwood Dave Kashlak Tony Plesha Senior Senior Senior Senior 1963-64 BASKETBALL SEASON RESULTS Exhibition Games: League Games: West Deer .. 57 Richland .... 28 VVest Deer Verona ,..,. 42 West Deer .. 35 Amold ,..., 47 VVest Deer Shnrpsburg .. NVest Deer . . 41 Shaler . . . 57 West Deer Oakmont . . . . 46 NVest Deer . . 69 Knoch . . . . 67 West Deer Etna ..... . . 69 VVest Deer .. 79 Freeport .... 61 YVest Deer Millvale ,... 57 YVest Deer . . 58 Springdale . , 74 XVest Deer East Deer . . . West Deer . . 72 Tarentum . . . 74 XVest Deer Verona . . , . . West Deer ,. 90 Apollo ...,.. 54 VVest Deer Sharpsburg .. This Yea,-,S Record: XVest Deer Ozlkmont ,... West Deer Etna .....,. Won 13 Losf 7 West Deer Millvale .... Last Year's Record: West Deer East Deer ,. Larry Simonetti Gary Bongiovanni Won 11 Lost 9 U Senior junior WPIAL Quarterfinal Play-off: West Deer Shannock Valley Bob Field Karl Kennedy lfVynn Kenyon Ray Navarro Tom Rush Junior Junior junior Junior Il1HiOr -.s.. 94 BASKETBALL JUNIOR VARSITY - just like their victorious big brothers, the junior varsity of Coach Don DiMarco came through with a top sided winning year with a 13-6 record. There was an oddity in the JV year, too, when one game ended in a tie score after it JUNIOR HIGH SQUAD - junior high cagers found some tough sledding during the season, compiling a ledger of four wins and 13 defeats. Members of the team were, FRONT, LaVerne Brodka, was stopped following repeated overtime quarters. On the squad were, FRONT, Lon Stock, Gary Zock, Bob Kaminsky, Dave Valerio. BACK, XValt Soss, Den Burchell, Dean Cirdwood, Ozzie Kenyon, Tom Simonetti, Joe Kozora, and Jim Wright. Joe Catanese, Jerry Shelestak, Hank Kenyon, Barry Maciak, Butch Latronica. BACK, Dave Bodnar, Terry Soster, George Victain, Coach Andriko, Larry Garbos, Dave Grondwalski, Ken Collier. BASEBALL VA-RSITY BASEBALL SQUAD - Seated, FRONT ROW, Tony Wilkosz, Bruce Boody, Hal Biehl, Tony Plesha, Dave Kashlak, Bob Stanko, John Swaiko, Coach Sekanick. MIDDLE RONV, Bob Sokolowski, Walt Soss, Jeff Hubbs, Tom Rush, Carl Angeloff, Pat Dugan, Tom Saginaw, Pat Carbos, Gary Bongiovanni, Ron Shelestak, Coach Vitkay. TOP ROW, Bob Henry, John Byers, Paul Zalus, Bill Beith, Blaine Leggens, George Mitar, Lonnie Stock, Bill Pawloski, Wynn Kenyon, Dan Werner. The baseball Braves compiled a 12-3 record for the year. BASEBALL BRAVES ONCE AGAIN TERRORIZE OPPONENTS It was baseball in good ol' West Deer winning style here this year, as the diamond Braves swept to a top- sided season's ledger of 12 wins and only three defeats. Not since over 10 years ago when West Deer reigned supreme in baseball circles had the locals come up with any kind of winner. The results this year turned out to be a credit for a masterful rebuilding program conducted by Coach Mickey Vitkay and for his battling ball club that didnit know what the word aunderdogsi' meant. Nine of West Deer's 12 wins were nailed down by a shut-out or by holding opponents to less than one run. A good defense, plus brilliant mound work by Lon Stock, Hal Biehl, and George Mitar accounted for this envious record. One of the best hurling chores of the year was Lonnie Stockis Hall-of-Fame no-hit-no-run game against North Hills, 1-0. Ironically, it was North Hills who still won the section championship when they defeated West Deer 3-2 in a playoff game that wasn't settled until extra innings. But it wasn't the section title that was important to West Deer fans this year. Important was that the Braves were again the team to beat in high school baseball - and there were hopes they would remain that way for a long time to come! DETERMINED - A bit of fire-up supersonic speed enables Dave Kashlak to arrive safely at first with a needed base hit. 5-.axqswk rs-eu.. . DIAMOND SCENES - Above, Coach Bob Stanko applauds Ron Shelestak as he arrives safely on first. CBELOXVJ Fellow players swarm over Lonnie Stock as he completes his no-hitter over North Hills. NOW SEE HERE, UMPF' - He was safe by about that muchl seems to be what Coach Vitkay is asserting to the umpires during a bit of a dickering session at one of the season's games. 1965 SEASON'S SCORES W.D. ,.,. 10 Arnold . . . . W.D ..... 16 Hampton . . . W.D. . , 5 Oakmont . , . W.D .... . 3 Fox Chapel . Shaler .,.. 9 West Deer . W.D. ,... 3 N. Allegheny W.D ...., 4 Hampton . , . W.D. .,.. 1 N. Hills . . . . VV.D ...., 2 Oakmont , . . W.D .,,., 3 Fox Chapel . W.D. ,... 2 Shaler .... . N. Alleg. . 8 W.D. ..,. . . W.D. .... 1 Hampton . , . W.D ..., . 5 N. Hills ..., 'N. Hills . 3 W.D. ..... . 'Section Playoff game 4 0 9 0 LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 3 wins, 9 losses THIS YEAR'S RECORD: 12 wins, 3 losses JUNIOR VARSITY SQUAD - Kneeling, FRONT ROW, Jack Schields, joe Catanese, Dave Power, Glen Piper, jim Borczk, Tom Mellon, Coach Sekanick. MIDDLE ROW, Ioe Kozora, Don Mathews, Stan Pittman, Dave Bodnar, Rick Pysh, George Victain, john Stalker, Bob Montgomery. TOP ROW, Bob Thimmons, Den Burchell, Tom Simonetti, Dean Circlwoocl, Jim Bibri, Ozzie Kenyon, Steve Bohatch, Tom Cale, Larry Huppenthal. SENIOR PLAY SENIORS STAGE COMEDY 'YOU'RE ONLY YOUNG ONCE' With an energetic cast of 20 and a veteran faculty play director, Mrs. Williams, the Senior Class Play, You,re Only Young Once, turned out to be a resound- ing success. Al Brocious held the lead role of Gabby, an impulsive high school boy who was continually getting into mis- chief while trying to help his friends. Paul Chapman CPaul Alexandrunasj longed to be popular. He finally gained his ambition when he tried to help win the big football game by taking the blame of putting cigarettes in a locker for the star player, Ron Dayton fMike Buchanichj. The principal fBruce Boodyl, vice-principal fBob Pauly and secretary Miss Chandler Qoyce Godlewskij had their hands full wth Gabby and his friends, such as Cluck Uohn Pleshaj, the all-brawn-no-brain football player, Mona fCandy Reedl, the glamour girl, and Jean fPatti Roeschj, the local newspaper editor. SENIOR PLAY CAST - Seated, from left, Sue Phillips, Patti Roesch, Donna Smulick, Judi Georgie, Joyce Godlewski, John Plesha, Candy Reed, Diane Beckett, Bill Anderson, Kathy Gardner. STANDING, Paul Alexandrunas, Harry Compson, Dave Jura, Mike GABBY'S IN TROUBLE AGAIN - Secretary Miss Chandler Uoyce Godlewskil receives some advice from Paul Chapman fPaul Alexand- runasj while Principal Birch CBruce Boodyb, Mrs. Lee CCarol Troyakl and Shirley Walker Cjudi Georgicl lecture Gabby KAI Brociousl again. Buchanich, Bruce Boody, Joe Puskar, Albert Brocious, Joann Zoccki, Carol Troyak, Bob Paul, Standing on stage in back is faculty director Mrs. XVilliams. JUNIOR PLAY CAST - From left, FRONT ROW, Phil Berar- delli, Bill Beith, Roy Drum, Mike Gaston, Randy Hromika, Gary Sobotka, Dan VVerner CStudent Dierctorl. MIDDLE ROW, Linda Flis fStudent Directorl, Candy Freeman, Peg Jacob, Carol J UNIORS RENEW CUSTOM OF PRESENTING PLAY Re-establishing a tradition last observed six years ago at West Deer High, the Juniors once again took the stage to present a class play. Strange Boardersf' a three act comedy by George Batson and jack Kirkland, was the selection. It featured 15 juniors effectively portraying the versatile character parts. William Powers, the adeanv of faculty play directors at West Deer, returned from stage retirement to do a great job in the spirited production. He was assisted by student directors Linda Flis and Danny Werner. Cordelia Tuttle CCandy Freemanl runs a boarding house which has never done well. The only people living there are Candy fCathy Lynn Bochekl and Glory CLinda Craigheadj, the unpredictable adopted daughters, an old sea captain CMike Stephanj, and an eccentric pro- fessor fBill Reithl. Worse comes to worse when, following a bank rob- bery, the crooks, Amity CCarol Szymanskij, Priscilla CPeg Iacobl, Smiley fRoy Druml, joey CMike Gastonl, Boston Benny fDan Carlockl, and the Deacon CPhil Berardellij use the boarding house as a hide out. The result was a free-for-all comedy that still has 'em rolling in the aisles at the West Deer auditorium. Stephan LISTEN HERE, LADY - Smiley fRoy Druml dosen't want any monkey business from Cordelia CCandy Freemanl. From left, Mrs. Hodge lCarol Bochj, The Deacon CPhil Bcrardcllil, Boston Benny fDan Carlockl, Lon CGary Sobotkal, Candy fGathy Lynn Bochekl, and The Captain fMike Stephanl. SOUR STRINGS - The Not Too Professionaln guitar playing of Glory fLinda Craigheadl proves a bit amusing to the boarding house residents. From left, john CRandy Hromikal, Susie CPatty Zebrackil, Amity CCarol Szymanskil, Priscilla fPeg Jacobi, joey CMike Gastonl, and Prof Harriman CBill Reithl. Szymanski, Linda Craighcad, Pat Zebracki, Cathy Lynn Bochek. BACK ROW, Mr. Powers, Carol Boch, Dan Carlock, and Mike PROM GOERS TAKE 'HAWAIIAN VOYAGE' ABOARD CLIPPER ALL ABOARD - Up the gang plank strode the West Deer High School prom couples to begin their Hawaiian Voyage. Picture yourself aboard a luxury steamer gliding gently along the Allegheny River on the way to the point of the Pittsburgh Golden Triangle on a warm and en- chanting moonlit evening. On Iune 8, 1965, students of West Deer High School did just that, for it was the day of the annual junior- Senior Prom. This year the big social event of the school year was held aboard the Gateway Clipper, an exciting excursion boat. Couples who occupied the main deck below enjoyed dancing to the music of the Magnatones, a popular com- bo, while those on the upper deck were content with sitting under the star-lit sky and viewing the magni- ficent scenery of the river and its shore line. One of the interesting parts of the cruise was going through the locks. Prom-goers had a chance to watch smaller boats go through and then experience it them- selves as the Clipper slowly moved toward the meeting point of the three rivers at the Pittsburgh point. As the Gateway Clipper returned to the dock at Oakmont, everyone aboard the cruiser took one last glance at the fascinating boat and the serene water in which it rested, to insure themselves that they would never forget Prom 1965. Then it was on to the Springdale VFW manse for more celebrating of the Hawaiian Voyagef, the theme of the prom. For the first time in after-prom history, the event was held in a suitable out-of-school site, rather than the usual high school gym. At 1:00 a.m., an all-you-could eat family style roast beef dinner with all the trimmings was served to the more than 300 students and guests who attended the prom. After dinner, dance music was played until the floor show entertainment arrived. Popular singer Bob Frey amazed everyone with his rippling guitar and versatile singing. Shorts Davis kept them rolling in the aisles, while if af -' 5 1.5 t GEE, IT'S PRETTY - Donna Brinker and her date are enthralled by the beautiful scenery of the three rivers as they view it from above the stem wheel. ' u I 3 , W I , if AIN 1 -i W I K fe ,,..., Q. I W ,i Ngiwk , AYE, AYE, SIR! - Mike janeshak and Rosemary Stanish check out their passports with mate Ed Cornick, a crew member who hails from VVest Deer. national recording stars Sonny and the Premiers, a way, DON'T ROCK THE BOAT, BEV! - Clipper Captain Jack explains the Way out group with music to go with it brought the technique of steering to Gene Mennoxv and Bev Michael in the pcrch house down with their act. In fact, the West Deer couples enjoyed listening to them and clapping along that they form again and again. An entertainer now quite familiar at West Deer prom parties, Richard Hazely again put on his amazing hypnotic feats. No one will ever forget the reactions of Kathy Nagy and George Mitar when they were given the X-Ray glasses which could see through clothes. They probably won't be able to forget George's reaction to the words pins and needles either! The ,65 Prom officially came to its conclusion at 5:00 a.m. when a breakfast was served to couples who made it through the entire morning. Although festivities were ended on the morning of June 9, many permanent memories will remain in the hearts and minds of all couples who attended the most anticipated and only formal event of the year. of the pilot s cabin. were given a standing ovation and called back to per- GLIDING ALONG - As dusk settles clown on the wondrous Allegheny River, all the couples enjoy the ride and the many different sights to be seen. I 1 it , J M, , f V, 4, A. ,,. fs ,W .V , , , Mm ww W, if wi ?'2'wAv-kv 'Q , fi K A -mg F' x bx!. TWISTIN' THE NIGHT AWAY - The dance floor was never quite the same after Bill Divelbiss and Darlene Matulis showed what they could do. ROLLING WITH THE ROCKING - Tom Strayer and Lil Large did it up in smoothie style to the song junior Bill Reith sang with the combo aboard the Clipper. 104 ' '65 PRGM HAD EVERYTHING - GOOD FOCD, PLENTY OF FUN AND A GLAMOROUS SETTING ALL ASHOBE - The entranced prom-goers pause to wave good- bye to the Captain as they disembark before leaving for the all- night prom party. MFE 53192453 if i JUST IN CASE - Sharon Mann, her date, and Mary Broda and Frank Dawson want to feel very secure while crusing down the Pittsburgh area rivers. HAVE SOME MORE, JOE - Linda Rote and Sue Hazlett appear quite amazed at the quantity of food their dates, Bob Hazlett and Ioe Hudak, were able to consume during the plentiful family style dinner at the after-prom party. OUCH! - Lonnie Stock and Steve Maholic are amused with the idea that every time the words pins and needles were mentioned their poor hypnotised buddy George Mitar would jump sky high - N '4 from his chair, PROM MEMOIRS - A corsage, a program, and most of alla wonderful night will remain in the hearts and minds of all prom couples. Sw'-u-fav. ww ii Hn xv an-:www 1 ,, GRADUATION FINAL PREPARATIONS - Mrs. Girdwood lends a help- ful hand in adjusting Elaine Pittman's honor ribbon just before ceremonies begin. LOOKS SHARP, PROF! Madelaine DeMeio willingly aids Hal Biehl with a touch-up. GRADUATION HELD INDOORS AFTER SUDDEN RAIN DOWNPOI The cafeteria entrance of West Deer High School was overflowing with a record number of 141 maroon and white caps and gowns . . . proud friends and relatives in the athletic field bleachers awaited the graduates' entrance . . . the familiar strains of Pomp and Circum- stance were about to begin from the assembled band. Seniors began to line up for that last stroll which would mark their final exit from their Alma Mater . . . and then, THE RAINS CAME DOWN! I The crowds ran for the shelter of the gym, while disappointed seniors viewed the scene from rain-spat- tered windows. When the confusion had finally ended RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY - Even the pleadings of class twins john and Chris Pazak, with help from school board member William Rodger, couldn't halt the rains. The planned outdoor ceremony had to become an indoor ceremony for the first time in 10 years. and everyone was in his place, the complete commenc ment program was held in the gym for the first ti in 10 years. The six top honor students in the largest cd class ever discussed the class motto, Today We F Tomorrow We Lead. Eight students were awarded scholarship grants year. Those presented on the night of graduation eluded: DIANE BECKETT, Lions Club GLORIA BUYDOSO, Womenis Club Scholarship Hess Memorial journalism Awards, IUDI Womenis Club Scholarship, KATHY I.R. Montgomery Top Student Award. Others which had been previously announced those won by KATHY DYER, Waynesburg, KA GARDNER, Senatorial Scholarship and Univ. of JOYCE GODLEWSKI, Lillian S. Kaufman School Nursingg KAREN REIBER, Mt. Mercy, and TO PLESHA, St. Vincentis. COMMENCEMENT SIDELIGHTS: The class h one set of twins, JOHN AND CHRISTINE PAZAK, a a brother and sister, TONY and COOKIE GREBECK. Receiving the first diploma of the 1965 presentatio was the class Valedictorian KATHY GARDNER, whi PATTI ROESCH brought up the rear. When Patti r ceived hers, it marked the 2,282nd West Deer Hi diploma awarded since the first class was graduated years ago in 1945. LARRY SIMONETTI, class president, presented tape recorder to the school as the official class gift. Nearly 50 per cent of the class members have enrolle in some type of further schooling, around 30 per cent full-time colleges and universities. may WK ' 2'4-2 2 :': ' '- I- Y- Q 1 -, 'X A t-Fix i,K .,.E. A If I ' I V96 ' ,. - K xylh. Y 3 K .L 'xg YY A 5' 'M ,lf 'N 5 Q S i QQ A .'L1 - 1 if N4 my fi S KH M ,m.. if E iZ? 1 I GRADUATION 3 5 'Z 5 x F OR DISTINCTION - Diane Beckett accepts with delight and appreciation the annual West Deer Twp. Lion's Club scholarship grant. Mr. Marsili, club secretary, makes the highly coveted presentation. I MUST BE DREAMING - Mr. Petrina presents her the work in student journalism. Gloria Buydoso appears to be on Cloud 9 as annual Hess Memorial Award for outstanding CONGRATULATIONS, KATHY - Class valedictorian, Kathleen Gardner receives the I. R. Montgomery annual award for being the most outstand- ing scholar. THE FINALE - Gradu- ates seem to be pondering memories of their now completed high school years and intently listen- ing as speakers outline future goals. STAGE EYE VIEW - Kathy Dyer, one of the top six honor students, addresses the large capacity audience in the gym. SCHOLARS RECEIVE RECOGNITION MOST DESERVING - Judi Ceorgic and Gloria Buydoso thrillingly accept the scholarship awards presented by Mrs. Henry Morgan, president of the Women's Club of West Deer Twp, few 'ilk DIPLOMA TIME - Most memorable moment for all graduates was receiving that cherished West Deer High diploma from Board president Nelson Tonet, as exemplified by Ralph Stanisky fabovel and Marlene Shurina fbelowl. GRADUATION RECEIVING THAT DIPLOMA MEASURES UP AMONG LIFE'S GREAT THRILLS Bob Paul HI, UNC'L! Joanne Hilla received a special surprise when she obtained her diploma. It was awarded by her uncle, Louis Castello, long-time member of the School Board. Bruce Boody FROM ONE PRESIDENT TO ANOTHER - Nelson Tonet, a West Deer High graduate and president of the School Board, presents a diploma to Larry Simonetti, Beverly Michael president of the Class of '65. CEREMONIES END AS GRADS DEPART TO MEET NEW CHALLENGES AHEAD Q WE MADE IT! - The high school chapter of life is all over and graduates move on to meet what is ahead in life. it KT . .fx L ld 3 1 A S GRADUATION 'SA Egg SAY CHEESE - Graduation evening concludes with tradition- al Grad parties and plenty of picture taking by friends, relatives, and even fellow graduates. SAFELY HOME I am home in Heaven, dear ones, Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passedg I am now at peace forever, Safely home in heaven at last. There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand, Do it now while life remaineth- You shall rest in Godis own land When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home, George Metzler Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Bom April ao, 1950 Oh, the joy to see you come. Died February 19, 1965 fThis memorial page is dedicated by the West Deer Twp. Baseball Auxiliary to the memory of George Metzler in the name of his many, many school and community friends., THESE GROUPS AIDED '65 COALAGRA The students of West Deer High School wish to thank members of the following community and school organizations for their support. Publication of the '65 edition of the COALAGRA would not have been possible without the aid of these groups. V' dw no an an ua BAND BOOSTERS - Mrs. Kosdemba, presidentg Mrs. Long, vice-presidentg Mrs. Hollibaugh, secretary, Mrs. Consolaro, treasurer . . . Meets 4th Tuesday of month . . . Interested parents and friends who actively support the promotion of a top-rated student music pro- gram at West Deer High School. WOMEN'S CLUB OF WEST DEER - Mrs. Mor- gan, president, Mrs. Yakim, vice-presidentg Mrs. Shubert, secretary, Mrs. Stanick, recording secretary, Mrs. Car- lock, treasurer . . . Meets last Wednesday of month . . . Proud to present two scholarships this year to deserving West Deer High seniors. CURTI SVI LLE PTA - Mrs. Wangler, president, Mrs. Borsuk, vice-president, Mrs. Shurina, secretaryg Mrs. Sellers, treasurer . . . Meets 3rd' Monday of month . . . To bring the home and school in to closer co-operative relations. VARSITY PARENTS - Mr. Girdwood, presidentg Rev. Kenyon, vice-president, Mrs. Wright, secretaryg Mr. Field, treasurer . . . Meets in the middle of the month . . . To help support and promote desirable sports- manship through parental interest. RUSSELLT ON PTA - Mrs. Piltoff, presidentg Mrs. Pompe, vice-presidentg Mrs. Kapustic, secretaryg Mrs. Thomas, treasurer . . . Meets 1st Tuesday of month . . . To promote the welfare of the child in home, school, church, and community. LIONS CLUB - Carl Bongiovanni, president, Alex Bibri, vice-president, Frank Zebracki, secretary, Iames Marsili, treasurer . . . Meets lst and 3rd Monday of month . . . Strives to be of service to community, school, and needy people through Lions sight program and other humane and civic projects. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. NO. I - Mr. Tonet, president, Mr. D'Amico, vice-presidentg Mr. Rommes, secretary, Mr. .Porter, treasurer, Mr. Grass, financial secretary . . . Meets lst and 3rd Tuesday of the month . . . Planning for a new building program to better serve the West Deer community. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. No. 2 - Mr. Sampson, president, Mr. Huffman, vice-president, Mr. Gillner, secretaryg Mr. Kieswetter, financial secretary, Mr. Adams, treasurer . . . Our thanks to all who helped support our service in 1964. 0 U 6 Q Q Q G Q WE ALSO SALUTE THESE COMMUNITY GROUPS WHICH SUPPORTED WEST DEER HIGH PUBLICATIONS THIS YEAR: Culmerville District Sportsmen's Club Rodgers-Burger Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 9817 Fire Dept. No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary Fire Dept. No. 2 Ladies Auxiliary Italian Workers Aid Society Owls Nest 1091 Oak Valley Grange 1462 United Mine Workers of America Local 3506 West Deer Garden Club Polish National Group 1506 Allegheny Acres Booster Club A D D I T I O N A L SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS WHICH FINANCIALLY AIDED PUBLICATION OF THE 1965 COALAGRA: The Antler Class of '65, the Seniors Class of '66, the Iuniors Class of '68, the Freshmen Class of '69, the 8th Graders Future Nurses Future Teachers Future Homemakers Art Club Shop Club fWe Appreciate Your Patronage of the Advertisers VVho Made This Yearbook Possiblel PAlMER'S DRUG STORE F -.r 1 ' f ' -fer i 11 - Tr:-. -jg? . ft l . A 1 0... , , 265-1632 RUSSELLTON . . . For All Prescriptions . . . For All General Needs I FREE DELIVERY X X GRAHAM's Best wishes to the Class of 1965 . . . 1 it 265-1050 F N F RUSSEILLTON K 8 K coo Q Ygur Hgmetgwn RUSSELLTON X f I Headquarters For Flowers For All Occasions. PITTSBU RGH The Area's Only junior Dept. Store . . . NATIONAL BANK Proud to be a member of the fine West Deer community. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. WEST DEER VARIETY STORE . . . featuring more than 50 separate departments, including a fine bakery where you can order your birthday, wedding, or anniversary cakes. Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1965 MR. AND MRS. J. R. SIWICKI Our Best Wishes to Our Many Friends at West Deer High . . . DR. AND MRS. WILLIAM J. PETITTO AMERICUS CAPELLO Builder . . . Developer Custom Built Homes 'F irma Q 5 H f z65-u63a ,, -:W fle- msg . ,- ' w ll - -If I The Biggest and Best Used Car Selection In The District . . . There's One For You! Russellton Main Street RUSSELLTON 265-1900 fWe Appreciate Your Patronage of the Advertisers VVho Made This Yearbook Possiblej, DON ENEIX 81 SONS 927A UNION TRUST BLDG., PITTSBURGH, I9 PNA Pins WEST DEER HIGH SCHOOL STANDARD RING Phone 28'-0384 HA pins .qi Ogio' cbn. wr r I' . Inwfations . . . Carcls . . . Diplomas 5 ,G we Proud lo have been? FBLA Pms Yearbooks Caps and Gowns Nl fl pall of Wesl Deer Hlgh All Club Pins Acappella' lioges fQ..,...: ,..D for all its 20 years. F TFT, 5 47 GVOTS Umforms of All Kinds . . RgfE,:T,q,Ig?fgT Tim, Chenille and Felt Le'H'ers . Q I S 3 ASSOCIATION . T oPll'e5 f Ale IT ffasfw Aw--R Faqs ' ' ' Banners ' ' ' ,gzwirwao Clhar-acl 5 ny Medals Blazers . . . Sweaters I voun 'rnounzs ' ' - Ca 265-'W TOM'S ' TOM'S f' C N, E W N SERVICE up Divx Complete Au+o a Q 5' Truclc Repairs --'Il ' . . S'I'a+e lnspec used Carg and 1-,.,cI,, I In the West Deer Shopper's Plaza Located on Baileys Run Road, Russellton Congratulations, Graduates . . . We've Been Pleased to Serve You . . . RUSSELLTON DRY CLEANERS The Valleyis Most Reliable and Why Drive Miles . . . VVhen We Have It Right Here at: RUSSELLTON HARDWARE AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE M P I Cl U COMPANY ost rogresswe leaners Main Street, Russellton 265-2771 265-2024 Iohn Bizyak Ir., Proprietor JOE ELLENA SERVICE STATION Used Cars and Trucks General Auto Repairs 265-2028 MAIN STREET RUSSELLTON 265-2633 CATAN ESE BROTHERS Studebaker . . . Intemational Trucks Main Street Russellton Compliments of ALLEGHENY LUDLUM STEEL CORP. BRACKENRIDCE WORKS fWe Appreciate Your Patronage of the Advertisers VVho Made This Yearbook Possiblej Official West Deer High Prom Outfitters . . . J. S. PATI AND SON a The Val1ey's Formal Wear Center All Styles . . . All Colors Prom and r Wedding Formals 857 Third Ave. New Kensington 377-4751 Q it Every West Deer Gal just Adores Dancing With A Guy In A Pati Tuxll . . . BOB BElTKO'S BARBER Compliments of the at fhe STANICH CAFE CULMERVILLE HOTEL Saxonburg Blvd. P. o. BO REIDIS LANES I GlBSONl,li,1F?Z Brunswick Automatic Lanes East Union Church Road Mil' f X 265-2990 to 25, ' fPlant in West Deer Twp. at Route 910.1 x .' M S Manufacturers and Installers of Asphalt 2 Us s X Paving Material Distributers of Corrugated Metal Pipe CHES-A-RENA Cheswick Phone 274-8181 for Group Party Skating DAN'S Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge Good Food . . . Relaxing Music for Your Dining Pleasure Acmetonia, Cheswick fWe Appreciate Your Patronage of the Advertisers Who Made This Yearbook Possiblej 1 GEORGE ROTH . gogfmg 65 3 Hggimg TEDDY J. PLUClNSKI'S 11 CYS 2 -191 1 Hg Down Spouts Furnace Work GARAGE Expert Motor, Body, Fender Repairs . . Sheet Metal and Repair Saxonburg Blvd- located on Russellton Road near Russellton Mine Allegheny Acres 265-1732 24 HOUR SERVICE CALLS ' Real Estate Bonds Insurance J. R. MONTGOMERY 8g SON Russellton 265-2222 Growers of Quality Nursery Stock Since 1938 265-1222 MICHAEI. BROTHERS NURSERY Landscaping Estimate Furnished Free Michael Rd. R.D. 1, Cheswick coNsoLARo BROTHERS A . . . Plymouth F 81 M AUTO PARTS At Michael and East Union Road ,I - - - Ch Y5l9f DuPont Paints and Supplies A IH ' ' ' vahanl Parts and Accessories I ' ll . 225 2654955 Hours. ' Culmerville 8:30-5:30 265-1385 FOR QUALITY PRINTING West Deer High's Friendly Neighbor L tt L, h h R. w. GEISER ' ' ' e erpress ' ' ' It Ograp y Be Wiser . . . Buy From Geiser!!! Wedding Invitations and . . . Gas . . . Greases Announcements 0.1 H tu 0.1 . . . 1 s . . . ea ing 1 EDWARD BIEHL TBA Magill Heights 265-1495 ' ' ' ' ' I Saxonburg Blvd. 265-2150 . . . One of the Top Rambler Dealers In the Nation - BENKE MOTOR COMPANY Culmerville 265-2090 We were once again pleased to provide a new RAMBLER as the official student driving in- struction car at West Deer High School. Con- gratulations to all who earned drivers' licenses. A salute to Mr. Unites, your instructor, for a fine job. SISTER'S CORNER BAKERY AND GROCERIES C2111 756- 0251! 1 'dal PASTRIES Ml BREAD Corner of Saxonburg Blvd.-Bairdford Rd. PHONE 2654350 fVVe Appreciate Your Patronage of the Advertisers VVho Made This Yearbook Possiblej ALLISON PARK SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Auld Building, 2589 Duncan Ave., Allison Park Salutes WEST DEER HIGH SCHOOL The Board of Directors and officers of Allison Park Savings and Loan As- sociation 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. 486-7400 NORTH HILLS HOMES AND DEVELOPMENT, INC. 486-2200 Builders of West Deer's Newest Community-Fawn Haven Our special congratulations to the Fawn Haven members of this year's graduating class. MORGAN'S AUTO SUPPLY 4684 Route 8 Allison Park CWildwoodJ 968-0508 486-3773 443-6730 Congratulations to West Deer High On Its 21th Graduating Year . . . Our 59th Year NORTH PITTSBURGH TELEPHONE CO. 443-1511 Gibsonia NORTHLANES BOWL Route 8, Gibsonia 443-5883 LOGSDON-BOOTH AGENCY Richland Center, Route 8, Gibsonia Accounting Notary Public Desk Space Tax Service Mutual Funds Life Insurance Mimeo Printing Answering Service 443-5906 CWe Appreciate Your Patronage of the Advertisers Who Made This Yearbook Possibleb A. W. KENNEDY MOTOR COMPANY Freeport Road 6: Highland Ave. Milt Trebac's HARMAR HOUSE MOTEL Cheswick, PGDHH- Banquets Weddings Parties FOR THE BEST DEAL IN FORDS Rt. 28 Cheswick, Penna. 274-5501 Our Steaks . . . Chops . . . Chicken-in-the-Ruff Heartiest . . . Homemade Pastries Congratulations THE CH ESWICK BAR-B-QUE Open 24 Hours! Phone 274-9888 and We'll Have It Ready! to the Class of '65 THE MARS NATIONAL BANK Richland Office Orders to Take Out. GIBSQNIA Main Office MARS FORBES LUMBER AND SUPPLY CO. a complete banklhg service I005 Pgh. S+. ' I Mensa: r.o.1.c. Cheswick ? W Mars National Bank Wd H bemifu' F 'be5 -t 'F4 '23, -A fa' Either of Mars or Gibsonia at Rf. 8 home on your lot as ,B, 7v SR erected by the ARMS ',l,,i, - fr L 'dm 7 sine. coRP.csnlfofcom- -ffl -I -X f.-fri, siren.. F lie inf rm 'H a to Q Tvs?- Srlaces, firlzinclnsr els lag, '- PHONE 274-7777 ACME LAUNDROMAT Featuring Rain Soft Water Laundry for a New Experience in Cleanliness joe Bodich, Owner 101 Herron Ave. Acmetonia THE VALLEY,S LEADING USED CAR DEALER TEO'S AUTO SALES A. I. Balbo, Owner 1002 Guarantee on All Late Model Cars 274-9200 1 , I I JACK'S AUTO SALES New jeep and Ford Cars Falcon Ford Trucks ETNA FURNITURE GOMPANY Hundreds of used cars to choose from ff 1- F - d A 1- v New and used mobile homes Qua lty umlture an pp lances Official inspection station 781 2651 353-1555 Ekastown Crossroad 700 Ekastown Rd. 390 Butler St' Etna fWe Appreciate Your Patronage of the Advertisers VVho Made This Yearbook Possiblej 1 Best Wishes to Our West Deer Friends E 2 I . from the Merchants of the N ' ' HEI HT PLAZA G S SHOPPING CENTER ' 9 H 4 Route 28 226-1220 Natrona Heights 1909 RIVERVIEW STREET MCKEESPORT, PA. 15132 Locally Owned and Managed to Serve Your Community fWe Were Proud To Have Served The School District and The 331 Ea5t Sth AVG-, Tarentum Young People of West Deer High 224-3100 School During 1964-655 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp UNION . 65? K NATIONAL BANK Money When You Need It . f or PITTSBURGH TARENTUM FINANCE . LV Tarentum Office 1 224-5000 224-5626 Lower Burrell Corner Third and Corbet, Tarentum Office WESTERN AUTO The Family Store and Catalog Order Center 307 Corbet St. 224-4820 Tarentum M C ' - W D' d eet rowns ear ramon s xx ' lf flfllllll 940 Fourth Ave. New Kensington Wlaison ffl-31136 A A U T 0 C 0 . 3 SCHOOLS OF BEAUTY CULTURE ' One of America 's Finest QZLZZG EMJQQ X NEW KENSINGTON, PENNA Main School - PITTSBURGH 22, PA. X 256 Fifth Avenue--ATlnmic l-3771 or l-4238 N.,-,-,Q V X! V ' .2'Czfi'6:2L2:i,E?.Kif3,'Zi1af-L ,S flu fi 1 I 26,5111 fa, gbiv V lvxvh T I I YEARBOOK SUPPORTING MERCHAN S In the BAIRDFORD AREA, please patronize: H. M. KANARY, TV Repair, 265-2180 On this page and preceding pages are the ads and messages of the merchants who support West Deer High School student projects. Please help show our ap- preciation for this support by patronizing these business establishments when the need for their commodities arise at your home. You will find them fair, friendly merchants - just as we did. 15 if Q It 43 5 6 it In the RICHLAND, ROUTE 8, GIBSONIA AREAS, please patronize: PAINTER'S MARKET, groceries, 265-1056 ROBERTSON FACTORIES INC., proud to be the newest mem- ber of the West Deer community MARGARETIS BEAUTY SHOP, at corner of Sax. Blvd. and Baird- ford Road, 265-1377 In the BAKERSTOWN AREA, please patronize: NORTH STAR CHEESE 61 VILLAGE PIZZA SHOPPE, on Route 8, 443-1414 WAGNER'S SUPER STORE RICHLAND RESTAURANT, 443-3571 In the CULMERVILLE AREA, please patronize: FRANK'S TRUCK 61 AUTO REPAIR, 265-3329 NORRIS FEED 6: SUPPLY, 265-2023 C 6z C GUN SHOP, Mr. 6: Mrs. Leslie Craft, prop. In the CURTISVILLE AREA, please patronize: DALSON'S CAFE, 265-1613 In the HIGH SCHOOL and EAST UNION AREAS, please patronize: LEO BOCH INSURANCE, Sax. Blvd., 265-1685 THE PIZZA HOUSE, Allegheny Acres, 265-3643 In the NEW KENSINGTON AREA, please patronize: HUTTINGER PHOTO SUPPLY, 945 Third Ave., 335-8521 SILVERMAN'S, Fourth and Ninth, 337-3555 VIA TRAVELS lChuck Gides, WD'50J, 412 Ninth St. Compliments of a New Ken friend COOPER'S MUSIC STORE, Fifth Ave. JACOB'S SPORTING GOODS, Fourth 6: Ninth, 337-4641 ALEX SLOAN TURNER BOOK STORE, 919 Fifth Ave. KAMP'S SHOE STORE, 921 Fifth Ave., 335-7150 MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY, 443-1518 VINCENT'S BEAUTY SALON, Route 8, 443-5811 HABERLEIN'S GARAGE, Route 8, 443-3260 SCOTTY'S AUTO SERVICE, Route 910, 443-3490 DONNA LOU SHOPPE, Route 8, 443-3601 BOB 6r BECKY'S, Route 8 VISION REALTY INC., Shopper's Plaza, 443-5965 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS, art supplies, Shoppers Plaza, 443-5800 VILLAGE DAIRY STORE, Shoppers Plaza I. C. WILLIAMS, Fine Paints 6: Wallpaper Store, 443-6470 E. A. WEISCHEDEL 6z SONS FLORIST, 4039 Gibsonia Rd. 443-1400 LEA-MAR BEAUTY SALON, Route 8, lLeah Bryan WD '60 and Dale Martin, prop.l Hours Mon.-Sat. 9 to 8, 443-6663. ln the RUSSELLTON AREA, please patronize: STEPP'S MARKET, 265-1855 ADAM TREVELLINI DISTRIBUTOR, 265-2337 SOBRAN'S RESTAURANT 65 LOUNGE, 265-1185 BARATTA'S MARKET OWCAR'S CAFE GBUR'S MARKET WEST DEER CABINET 61 CONSTRUCTION, 265-1161 HARRY KONDRICK'S GARAGE, Rural Ridge, 265-1160 In the SPRINGDALE-CHESWICK AREAS, please patronize: ALLEGHENY VALLEY AGENCY, 1413 Pgh. St., 274-6000 LORCH'S FLORAL SHOP, 915 Pgh. St., 274-8050 CASTELLO'S CAFE, 345 Pgh. St. BALDUS DEPT. STORE, 800 Pgh. St. 274-6565 VALLEY PHARMACY, 1507 Pgh. St. TONY XVILLIAMS SHOE STORE, 1415 Pgh. St. In the TARENTUM AREA, please patronize: G. C. MURPHY, 416 Corbet St. FLECK FUNERAL HOME, 224-0228 NICK,S POOL PARLOR, 315 Fifth Ave. SHENKAN'S, Furniture 6r Jewelry, 401-403 Corbet St., 224-1100 CAPLAN'S SHOE STORE, 303 Corbet St., 224-9210 BERKEY'S, Corbet St, AUTOGRAPHS AUTUGRAPI-IS Administration Antler ...,,.. Band .... Baseball ..,.. Basketball . . . Cheerleaders . Chorus .... Clubs ..,.... Colorguards . Eighth Grade Faculty .... Football .... Freshmen . . . Graduation . . Iumors ...... junior Band . . Junior Varsity Cheerleaders . . . GENERAL INDEX . . . 22-23 . . . 82-83 . . . 66-68 . . . 96-97 . . . 92-95 . . . 86-87 69 76-81 71 . . . 62-63 . . . 24-27 . . . 88-91 . . . 58-61 . . . 106-111 . . . 50-53 68 87 4 junior junior junior Junior Junior High Basketball Varsity Basketball High Football , . . Varsity Baseball Play ,... . .,,.. , Majorettes .... Mascots .,.. Personnel .... Prom Queens . . . School Board . . . Secretaries . . . Seniors ...,..... Senior Senior Senior Court . . , Officers . . . Play .... Seventh Grade .... Sophomores ,.... Yearbook . . . 95 95 91 97 99 . 70-71 71 27 100-105 . 72-75 22 23 .28-49 74 29 98 . 64-65 . 54-57 . 84-85 - if-wi!