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

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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

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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 6 lUNl0 1970 Stuctent Council Left picture, top row: Jerome Morris Greg Gailey Jeff VonStein Sam Adkins Bottom row: Randy Rossomme Denise Blakemore Shawn Sodders Kim Knott Nick DiMascio - Right picture: Pete Fedorko Bill McCreery Jenny Jacoby Kim Burton Jim Smith Kim VanCourt Active union High Student Council By Cindy Benson This year's Junior High Student Council is really a hard working group. The officers are President-Bill McCreery, Vice President-Pete Fedorko, Secretary-Kim Burton, and Treasurer- Jenny Jacoby. Other freshman members include Jim Smith and Kim VanCourt. Eighth grade representatives are: Sam Adkins, Greg Gailey, Kim Knott, Jerome Morris and Jeff VonStein, The seventh grade representatives are: Denise Blakemore, Nick DiMascio, Randy Rossomme and Shawn Sodders. The council is also sponsoring a Halloween dance for the junior high, along with many other activities de- signed to support Western Beaver Jr. Sr. High School. it High Buncl By Debbie Kelly The Jr. High Band is planning an assembly. Along with the Sr. High Band they will present a program to the elementary schools. The entire band, including jr. high, senior high, and the stage band will also present a concert in May. The ninth grade members of the newly organized Color Guard are: Denise Hosey, Nancy Hammond, Monica Cerasi, Darla Rodway, and Susan Lewis. zuz.:11g1nz-gn Mlrror . . . mlrror . . . on the wall, who is the fairest one of alliv' That was her question. That mirror couldn't answer. Or how many mirrors do you know that can talk? By Marilyn Orlovich At the first Jr.-Sr. High pep assem- bly, Bill McCreery, President of the Jr. High Student Council, announced that a football player of the weeky' award will be awarded by the Jr. High Student Council. This 55.00 certificate is to be awarded each week to agdeserving best player. The Jr. High Student Council will continue to do this all through the football season. This certificate is available for both Senior and Junior High players. This year's first player of the week award was presented to Lou Poff by Bill McCreery at a pep rally held on September i8. The player of the week is chosen by the football coaching staff on the basis of the player's performance in each game. Coaches Wesolowski and Golletti will determine the Jr. High player of the week when our season begins. . As usual, this year's Jr. High Student Council will be one of the busiest and most active organizations in the School. President Bill McCreery experienced from last year's active council, will head the organization in a variety of activities and worthy spon- sorships which will include: Principal For a Day, 7th and 8th Grade Frolic, 9th Grade Hayride, Buses to basketball and football games, dances, skating parties, the Western Beaver Christmas food drive, pep assemblies, Exchange days with neighboring school Councils, the Player of the Week Award, and the annual Dollars For Scholars fund drive. Along with these activities, the Council will attempt to contribute in some way to improve the school spirit at Western. We urge all the students of Western especially the Jr. High to give their full support to the officers and members of our Jr. High Student Council. Gossib Conner Did you know that Jenny Jacoby paints a big smile on her face just before cheering sessions? lt seems as though Jim Polce gues- sed who the Toni is, its Toni Di- Ciccio! Did you know that Shawn Sodders carries a step ladder around so she can stare into Mike Madish's eyes? If you hear a commotion in Homeroom IOS its only the Chisoms, Charles and Patty having one of their daily family spats. The A'S and the B's , right! Sally Acon and Byran Balco and Anna Acon and Brad Balco! We've all heard of equal rights for women but Karen Groscost has gone too far now that she drives her own tractor! I Veronica Holden please stop flirting with Dennis Hosey, Linda Johnson doesn't dig it! Mary Ann Kinney lay off Ed Liber- atore, before you're nothing but a can of beans!!!!!!!!!