Western Beaver High School - Aurora Yearbook (Industry, PA)

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Page 4 W VARSITY Golf me . - 1 ,I fi fi T 'Z E -F? .PM f'ffkf, , 'l e f -P QU' s-adm Row l: Tom Tarbuk, Paul Chamara, George Postich, Steve Lacey, Bill Ondra, Gary Duck Row 2: jim Craft, Nick Basta, Don Paulovich, Dave Presutti, Rick Turyan, Moose Shannon Row 3: George Vlaich, Dave Chevalier, Gary Colbert, Bill Sosack, Butch Adkins, Ray H ayduk, Lou Poff. Row 4: Bob Petchel, .john Onuska, Gregg Simpson, Phil Graham, Bob Lengyel, -jeff Whitt, Dave Waida, Nick Machupa, Dan Johnson. Mrzjorette News By Margie Black On ,june 28, five majorettes, Virginia McGaffick, Mary Pat Morris, Laurie Crossland, Margie Black, and Marilyn Mehno, went to Indiana University to attend majorette camp. Three days later, four very exhausted girls came home. After two more days, the last girl returned. The days were spent leaming routines and gathering new ideas. The hours the girls gave bene- fited the whole corp, and the things they learned will be used throughout the year. After three money making projects, the majorettes purchased new uniforms. The uniforms will be worn for pep assemblies and, when the weather permits, football games. They are made of gold perm-press material, completely lined in white. A white panel in the front displays a gold WB emblem trimrred in purple. The head majorettes uniform is just the opposite, a gold panel with a gold WB trimmed in white. Color Guard By Elvina Cecconi The Western Beaver color guard has added a new and exciting look to the band. lt is composed of 26 girls, I6 holding drill flags, and 9 in the American flag section with 4 carrying rifles. Under the direction of Mr. Spadaro and Captain Patty Pucci, they worked very hard all summer. Their hard work and effort was viewed by all at the Saturday, September l2 football game with Wellsville. They became the center of attraction during the first part of half time, and were applauded with the entire band throughout the show. BKZWJDQI By Bernie Sweesy October 24 will be Slippery Rock Band Day. Our band was one of a dozen selected to attend this thrilling event. Rehearsal will begin at 8:30 A.M. fThat's in the morning, Mr. Spadarolj Band members will go to the Slippery Rock- lndiana game in the afternoon, and return to the school in time for supper. Then they will load up the buses again and move over to Monaca, where Western will defeat the Indians! Two Weekf By Bob Petchel A long summer of relaxation and rest, a summer filled with swimming and parties, A summer that brings back memories of the legion, and a hamburger at Jerry's--abruptly ended for Western Beaver gridders August 8 at 7:30 A.M. This date marked the opening day of football camp, here at the high school. While most students were out at the Mall buying school clothes, the football team was sweating under 50 pounds of equipment in 85 degree weather. While most students were cruising around enjoying the last two weeks of summer our football team was preparing for their after practice windsprints. This article is not intended to glorify the hardships of football camp, but in plain simple words. it's work! Hard work! lf the physical strain isn't enough the mental strain of two weeks confinement in the school is. lt's enough to destroy an average healthy male. Sophomore, and first year junior initiations were a welcome relief from the monotony of regular By Scott Safford Even though the record O and 4 doesn't show it, the golf team is much improved over last year. The team itself is still relatively young and inexperi- enced with 3 seniors, 3 juniors, and 2 sophomores. The lineup is very indef- inite with Scott Safford and Bill Duplaga the only sure starters. The rest of the team consisting of Bill Graham, Terry Di- Mascio, Dwayne Davis, Dave She- venaugh, john Nola, and jim Dougherty are shifting in and out of starting positions. Some people may SSY that we don't play like a golf team, bl-if 00 one can say we don't look like a team because we have new golf jerSeYS, which are purple with gold lettering. A lot of credit must be given to our coach Mr. Temple, who through it all still manages to say something funny to put us in good spirits again. Cross Country By Sam McConkey Cross Country is considered by many as an individual sport. However, a team of 5 runners is needed to win a meet. Cross Country is an all running sport which exemplifies a runners endurance. The sport is run across country, for 2-3 miles for high schools and 3-4 for college runners. Because of Western's lack in depth, and the late start of practice this season, they have lost their first 7 meets. According to Coach Lenz, however, with the present rate of improvement, it is hopeful that the Beavers will go un- defeated for the remainder of the season. alike Ritz practice sessions. Licking the length of the gym floor was a very popular initiation. The initiations were the high points of the evenings. The letterman are: George Postich, Steve Lacey, Bill Ondra, Gary Duck, Bob Petchel, Don Paulovich, Dave Presutti, Rick Turyan, Mike Shannon, Bob Lengyel, Gary Colbert, Bill Sosack, George Adkins. Lou Poff. and Nick Machupa. These boys will form the nucleus of the l970 team. The team has played Freedom and West Middlesex in pre-season games. A good showing was exhibited by the team on both occasions. Western shows good depth in the line this year which heavely contrasts the backfield. Dave i-'resutti and Nick Machupa were injured in pre- practice which puts the running load on Petchel, Poff and Chevalier. These boys won't get very much rest until the third or fourth game when Presutti and Machupa return. The boys have good size and depth this year. They have a tremendous desire to.play. The students must get behind the team and go to every game. Let's show people the kind of spirit the l970 football team deserves.

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Page 3 Western Inzfaciea' By Dynamic Seven Under the Guidance of Faculty By Karen Fox: Miss Lila Heinrich of Rochester, and Mrs. Mary Lee Herdt of New Brighton, are visiting Western as student music teachers. They will be with us for the remainder of the semester. They are both graduates of Geneva College. Both ladies think that Western is a very well disciplined school and that both teachers and students are nice to work with. Mr. Richard Lauger is visiting Wes- tern as a student English teacher. Mr. Lauger is presently attending Geneva College. He is originally from a farm in Illinois, but now makes his home in Beaver Falls. Mr. Lauger has a very favorable impression of Western. His visit will be completed Nov. 9 . ' ,,,,,.i5.i I It . in , -,f. K ' 1. ' lj, . .I V . r M 4 - i v: v' L,, .. V, . ' i ' I fl ,x,.q.y.' y ,, f L 45 3 - A-,Y If 5 4 1 S' f , . .1 w I ., .- i . ij r ea 'yt :L-Q' C . .. 1 5' I'-gy 'LM' :XE ' Q QL A 2 li Q1 I ' , A 4272 A ' , -f. s I-we 'ii I - ,,,M,,,,,if-AL... .,...:......M-3 Miss Heinrich, Mrs. Herdt, and Mr. Lauger l..Mr. Wesoloski 2. Miss Gruber 3. Mrs. Farnell 4. Mr. La Perriere 5. Mr. Podolak 6. Miss Perkins 7. Mr. Tuscano Dynamic Seven Conti MR. TUSCANO: William Tuscano is a graduate of Catholic University of America with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Mr. Tuscano has a major in Philosphy. Mr. Tuscano served three years as a substitute teacher. Here at Western, Mr. Tuscano is teaching Latin I, II and eighth grade English. When asked about Western, his comment was, I like it very much it has a real congenial atmosphere. MR. JAMES WESOLOSKI: With a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Social Studies, Mr. ,james Wesoloski graduated from Edinboro State College. As a student teacher in Pittsburgh Mr. Wesoloski comes to Western to teach World Cultures and United States History I. In college he lettered as a Varsity football player. He is now participating as an assistant football coach at Western. When asked to give his opinion on Western Mr. Wesoloski said, Western is a relatively new school, a school with new thoughts and ideas. A school that is in tune with the times and needs of the students. By Virginia Devich MRS. FARNELL: From Pennsylvania State University Mrs. Evy P. Farnell comes to Western with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Her major is Spanish. During college Mrs. Farnell was a member of the Phi Sigma Iota and the Honorary Society of Romance Lan- guage. Mrs. Farnell has had past teaching experience at Suburban Philadelphia, Erie, and Ocean City, New jersey. At Western Mrs. Farnell is teaching Spanish I, ll, III, and IV. When asked about Western Mrs. Farnell said she liked Western, but by comparison with other schools it is much smaller. The staff and student body are cooperative. MISS GRUBER: A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Miss Lynne Gruber has a Bachelor of Science Degree in English-Speech. At Western she is teaching junior high reading. During her coITege days Miss Gruber was semi-finalist for the Miss I.U.P. Pageant. Miss Gruber believes Western is a modern democratic system both socially and academically. MR. LA PERRIEREC A former teacher at Western, Mr. jacques La Perriere has returned. Mr. La Perriere is a graduate of Cal- ifornia State College, and has a Bache- lor of Science degree in Industrial Arts. In his college years Mr. La Perriere belonged to the Epsilon Pi Tau. Mr. La Perriere had past teaching experience at Western Beaver, Beaver County Community College, and Holly- wood, Florida. He is teaching drafting and metal shop. He is a family man with a wife and two children. Wnen asked about Western he said, like it very much. MISS PERKINS: Bookkeeping I, ll, Business Law and Math, and Typing I are being taught by Miss Paula Perkins. She is a gradu- ate of Grove City College with an A. B. degree, majoring in Business Education. Miss Perkins lives at home with her parents and sister who is fifteen years od. When asked if she liked being at Western, Miss Perkins replied, Very much so, it is great. MR. PODOLAK: Mr. ,joseph J. Podolak comes to Western straight from Clarion State College where he majored in Secondary education, comprehensive Science, with a Bachelor of Science degree. Keeping within his science major, Mr. Podolak teaches lOth grade Biology, Algebra I and II, Practical Math, and Economic Math. Being a basketball fan, Mr. Podolak has lettered twice in Varsity Basketball. When asked what he thinks about Western, Mr. Podolak said, Every- one is very friendly and co-operative. I feel that I am part of the school al- ready. Oct 25-31 - EDUCATION WEEK. Theme this year - Shape Schools for the 70's.

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Claeerleaders Woe Rziabom By Lorraine LaValle This year's varsity cheerleaders began working in -june to prepare for the i970-7l school year. Their hard prac- ticing during the summer enabled them to do an outstanding job at the National Cheerleaders Camp at Robert Morris College. The varsity squad, including Captain ,Virginia Devich, Co-captain, Diane Gibson, Seniors, Lorraine LaValle, and Anita Castellano, Juniors, Priscilla Polce and Kathy Knisley, and Sophomore Lyrn Smith, competed against over 200 girls from all over Pennsylvania and Ohio. Western's squad won two first place ribbons, one second place ribbon, and one third place ribbon, TheY alsv won a large megaphone for superior per- formance in their cheers. in order to-go to camp they earned money by selling submarine sandwiches during the month ofjune. I ' E Other money raising projects were Dunk the Dummy at the Fairview The' cheerleaders also Grange Fair. sold stainless steel knives. The cheer- leaders hope that the entire student body will be as enthusiastic as they are about the coming football and bas- ketball seasons. They hope you will join them to support our teams! Seniors Honored By Elaine Fox On September 26, at Midland Stadium, senior band members, football players, cheerleaders, and majorettes were hon- ored. Each parent, accompanied by his or her son or daughter, was presented with a corsage of mums in Western's colors. These special recognitions were con- ducted during the half-time ceremonies. umor Varsily .,.ii T ..,..- ,,.,,,.. ic.. ,...L...... ,V , , ,. ,,.. ws., , , ...-.W-..,,, .,,,,-,,,wt., .. . . , ., I .... - .a..-.....- ' a.. ,g , l 7 ,,-,, .,.. ,.,I., N , .cc 4... , , ,,.,, ..,, ,, , LH 1.ggg,-ce.gf1..4, gag? in . y LL, . X. WT, ,,.i. 'l T 'i NY : K Page 5 lil? 5 le, I tv, . X..- . Pill ,- ' , Teacher Bombs Fire Bits of paper confetti, dropped from an airplane, helped to feed a blazing bonfire on the evening of Friday the Ilth of September. The airplane was flown by our own Mr. Marchion. The bonfire, followed by a dance, was held as a pre-football activity. Both events were sponsored by Mrs. Janet Hickey and the senior class. ,. ,t,.',,,,:., A M - . - - -------F T-. T ,ts .... ,N ? , .fil . . ft if -Lf Highlights of the evening were Western's Band, the airplane, and the execution of a dummy depicting a Wells- ville football player, who was unmerci- fully thrown into the dancing flames. After the flames died down, the group moved into the cafeteria for a very successful dance with Mike Ver- zella as D.J. Varsity ...Ts ..... ,...,Lc..1 vm-W-MW LW, .,.L.,.. T...,!. 1 L' .' x ' l Row I: Michelle McKinney I Row l: Denise Presutti, Dlane Gibson, Captain virginia ROW 22 BSUIY TUFYHVI. Sheila Thomas. and Captain .lUdY Devich, Anita Castellano, and Kathy Knlsley Mcfjlinton Row 2: Lynn Smith, Pricilla Polce, and Lorraine LaVaIIe Row 3: Anita Monteiro and Debbie Sodders