Westmont Hilltop Senior High School - Phoenician Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1953 volume:

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X , 5 xx - X X . gm NN X X NX ..... X X WI + S U S E fy!-, J-4-linx, 'Mac S X X mx MA S S Q X X wx . X S xxx N NNY. Q 'SRX X X xv X 1,5- . -xl-air 1 L, in E 2 ,,,,N....., me '. Q UH- MR. IOHN S. PEIFER Fff t administrator at work Lctters to parents are in p q DEDICATION We, the 1953 graduating class of Westmont-Upper Yoder High School, take pride in presenting our annual to Mr. John S. Peifer, senior high school principal. Throughout our four years in high school, he has enabled us through his tireless ef- forts to gain a substantial background for our future years. We shall always remember him for his friendliness and true spirit of guidance. L nchtimc is over: hack to work An avid Supp ter of all the sp t MARGARET B. ALLENDORPER English II, III B. A. Seton Hill College WILLIAM A. ASKEY Civics Pennsylvania History B. S. Indiana State Teachers College DOROTHY BLACK English- Grades 7, 8, 9 B. S. University of Pittsburgh W. Sco'r1' BRALLIER Science B. A. Franklin and Marshall College THERESA CARo1-'r Spanish I, ll French I, II English I B. S. Indiana State Teachers College LUTHER P. CLAYCOMB Arithmetic- Grades 7, 8 B. S., M. E. University of Pittsburgh THE FACULTY LYDIA L. DAv1s Typing l, ll Stenography l, Il B. S. Elizabethtown College CARL A. ENGH Banking and Law Bookkeeping I, Il B. S. Ohio Northern University KAY GERHARDT American History Problems ot Democracy B. A. Thiel College MARJORIE DELLER Goon Home Economics Cafeteria B. S. Indiana State Teachers College 'oa.2.v..,9.JUoad- - M. MARGARET GREER German I, ll Library B. A. Wells Colleges M. A. University oi Pittsburgh Columbia University ROBERT HOLMAN Biology General Science B. S. Bucknell University RUTH HOLMAN Home Economics B. S. Mansfield State Teachers College EDMUND D. HORNER Band Orchestra B. M. Carnegie Institute oi Technology PERCY A. IAMES Mathematics B. S. Shippensburg State Teachers College B. E. University of Pittsburgh PETER L. MOLLURA History B. S. Lock Haven State Teachers College IEANNETTE LABE English- Grades 7, 8 B. S. University of f Pittsburgh ,, if , rf r f ALDA L. Lone Latin l, Il B. A. Susquehanna University B. A. Bucknell University 1 L - . C, 4 C. VAU N MCILNAY Typing Salesmanship Geography Business Arithmetic Beckley Business College B. S. Indiana State Teachers College ROBERT I. Mannion Health First Aid Physical Education B. S. Lock Haven State Teachers College MINTER M. OTT Chemistry I, ll Physics B. S. Gettysburg College M. A. University of Pittsburgh IOHN S. PEI1-'ER Algebra Il Solid Geom Trzgonometr f it fir , B.A.,M.A, tt ell Univ sity ' A At it .if g...,V , lllll THOMAS R. PHILLIPS lndustrial Arts Mechanical Drawing B. A. California State Teachers College KIITHRYN E. RAAB School Nurse Home Nursing R. N. Conemaugh ValleY Memorial Hospital MARJORIE E. RAAB English III, IV B. A. Vassar College L MAR ROVER M des 7, 8 9 B ove City College EMMA L. SLOAN Geography- Grades 7, 8 Cumberland Valley State Normal HENRY L. SOSINSKI Industrial Arts Mechanical Drawing B. S., M. E. Pennsylvania State College r r 'If' Nu MARJORIE E. lS'1'hf!:,i: . Art- l Gra s-if 8, 9 Lock Ha ii State Tea rs College . ,JW ,XIV WU IOSEPHINE G. WILLIAMS Algebra I Plane Geometry B.A. Randolph Macon Woman's College RUTH S. WINEMAN Art World History Indiana State Teachers College ELIZABETH M. GREEK Health First Aid Physical Education B. S. Arnold College K A .wi Willai'rt Acklcy M john 5. pclfcr ADMINISTRATION Westmont-Upper Yoder High School has at present an enrollment of over 600 students and the enrollment is increas- ing yearly. The administration is headed by Mr. Willard E. Ackley, the supervising principal, Although he has been kept ex- tremely busy With his regular duties, he has found time to direct one of the most popular organizations in the senior high school, the chorus. Mr. Ackley has also earned the gratitude of many juniors and seniors by his aid in helping them to plan for their future. The high school principal, Mr. Iohn S. Peifer, presides over the functions of the senior high school. Mr. Peifer not only engages in all the regular duties of principal of a high school, but he also teaches solid geometry, trigonometry, and algebra Il and III. Mr. Peifer, by his conscientiousness, sincerity and efficiency has seen that our school has main- tained its high scholastic standards. The seniors are especial- ly grateful for the information which he has made available about different colleges. Mr. Percy A. james, the junior high school principal, ably supervises the functions of the junior high school. Although the junior high school is a comparatively new department in the high school building, remarkable strides have been made un- der his leadership. The junior high school students are grate- ful to Mr. james for his helping them to adjust to the changes of a new system. The fine academic record that has been established by our school reflects the sincerity and the efficiency of our administration. .f 'l-mink SIZCRIQTARIES-left to riglitffiarhara Good, Annu Mary Raah, M . Percy jamcs bully Croix: The responsibilities of successfully running Westmont and Upper Yoder schools rest in the hands of the school board. This joint board is a combination of five members from the Upper Yoder Township board and tive members from the Westmont board. The members are Mr. Edward A. Dittmar, presidentg Mr. F. Monroe Williamson, vice-president, Mr. Earl E. Miller, treasurerg Mr. William V. Price, Mr. Robert A. Hoad- leyg Mr. Parker R. Lawson, Mr. Luther E. Lehmang Mr. Russell A. Iones, Mr. Earl F. Brubaker, and Mr. Theodore M. Fairchild. Mi. Fairchild was appointed to replace Mr. H. E. Townsend, re- tired. He will serve until the next election which will be in November, l953. Mr. Harry R. Leckey, secretary ot the joint board, is a non-member. The board meets once a month with Mr. Willard Ackley, supervising principal, and Mr. Iohn Peiter, high school principal. During this year the school board in conjunction with the student council has begun plans to include in the schedule for next year a driver training course. It will depend upon parent reaction whether or not this will be a reality. Another plan under discussion is that of allowing students from West- mont into athletic activities tree of charge. The project to be completed this year is the extending of the fire alarm system to the old building. The student body ot Westmont-Upper Yoder High School extends its appreciation to these men who give their untiring and generous ettorts to the betterment of the school. QLOCKVVISE M H l. lt h i I V: Mr. F. Moriroe VVxll1amsun. Mr. Robert A. Hoadley. Mr. H. lf. Townwml. Mr. Rus- L l F H h lt M l. th E. Lehnirm. Mr. Earl ll. Muller Mr. Parker R. Lawson Mr. VV1lli.am V. Pure r Ht r STUDENT CGUNCIL l95Z was a great year for campaigns, political buttons, and election promises on the national scale. So it was also in Westy. After a hard fought battle for supremacy, the most capable candidates emerged vic- torious in the senior high election for Stu- dent Council offices in May. George Cush ably served as head of this active governing body with Art Zobel. acting as vice-president, ready to step into the top position at a moment's notice. The minutes were correctly and efficiently re- oFF1cER5f1efr to rrghrftiartwara Marshall. , Qfff ra ftvl kim-ard Prqkmq. 1 GQ chparAr7bl pit rcasurfr: orgc us . rust Cn: r .o C, HEC- rcslc cn corded by Barbara Marshall, and Howard Picking was put in charge of finances. Many projects were undertaken by the '52-'53 council. The president and his committee made possible one of the most successful pre-Ferndale game bonfires in the history of Westy. Several fine gym dances after basketball games were sponsored by this organization, and the beautifully trimmed tree which decorated the lower hall at Christmas time was credited to the Student Council. The action of the council best accepted by the student body Was that of furnishing buses as a means of transportation to the away basketball games. Many other reforms were proposed such as permitting Westmont students to attend all home games and activities free, and attempting to promote the idea of a junior-senior prom. As is always the custom, all of the assembly programs were under the careful supervision and guidance of the council and were run smoothly. Mr. Ott acted as faculfy advisor to this group, while Mr. Ackley gave his valuable assistance whenever needed. FIRST ROVV-lvfr to right-Gail Haffner. lovce Enqleharl. Barbara ffahn. Carolyn Clark. Pat Cornelius. Nano' Sterling, Lois Gillen. Mars Ann lnictlckc. Barbara Marshall SECOND ROYV-lfoward Picking. Barry St. Clair. Dun Varnur. George Bvszek, Stan Pollock, Nino lncarnlona. Dirk Harlshorn. Rudv Gucttlichcr. Lcn Stem. Ron Marlcv. Ron Howard. Alan Nfcrclll. lfxrmrv Bezrla. George Cush. Don Gallagher. Art Zohcl. Len Marshall. Don Farciani. Bill MaQuilkr'n. Dirk G1hhons 'frvmg Paw That IJcavcp1pe Quua Cola lim thc Spot N , .mxwtimcr luv Happv O VVhal A Pal VVAF Mauqxu VVhu XNIIP11 Ymfrv Smilmg IVVQ Go! MV Evcs On You Un for Vfcstxncxrwx far Al! VV: Kngm Vx-rv Cond Agvivq '2f 2I5Qf Y 3' .ui liuulwruwnhlu Yun Mr 'IH-mlmdmxu ll. 5, ,-X. I.nnlml1uv.n lxkl Bux Simxrmw Nuqhv lf.u,n-.mx PI.mUw l Q,-mid XVUM- A lim-lx 'FAM My Our In mln- HAH Chrm I I.1L. rhv Suruhuxr uf Yum Sm XXX' XY.mr :x 'I'm1.luhmu N P P 9 SENIGR CLASS Here We are! It doesn't seem that the twelve years We have taken to complete our public school careers can possibly be over. Our senior year was characteristic of all our previous years insofar as we had a very successful and fun-filled term. At the end of our junior year We elect- ed our very capable senior officers: Len Marshall, president, Lois FitzGerald, secretary, Stan Pollock, vice-president, and Alberta Hoffman, treasurer. The first highlight of the year proved to be the annual senior class play, Father of the Bride, a smash hit starring Clinton Betz, Carolyn Clark, Nancy Zobel, and Dick Mihelic. The Class then selected its senior queen and the extremely Wise choice Was Mary Ann Luedeke, a lovely and sweet member of the class, Who represented the school at the annual Pitt High School Dance. The Christmas season played host to the social event of the year, The Pepper- mint Prom, presented by the senior class. The gym was very beautifully decorated under the direction of Miss M. Margaret Greer and Nancy Zobel. The Wonderful evening was climaxed by the selection of lim Salem and Becky Zahm as King and Queen of the dance. Practically permanent members on the honor roll Were Carolyn Clark, Don Gallagher, Dick Gibbons, Nancy Linden, Ann White, Barbara Marghall, and Marileen Snyder. Athletically, the class produced a Wealth of material for the teams of W. U. Y. Outstanding in football were Don Gallagher, Stan Pollock, Len Marshall, Leroy Williams, Ralph Young, lim Connor, Bob Robson, Bill Marley, Dave Diamond, Ioe Bolha, Harry Mann, Pete Sloan, Dick Mihelic, and George Cush. Sparking the basketball team Were Stan Pollock, Len Marshall, George Cush, Bill Mar- ley, Don Gallagher, and Don Facciani. On the sidelines at all the games were the four senior cheerleaders-Becky Zahm, Ioyce Englehart, Peggy Pruner, and Barbara Hahn. We have had a Wonderful time in high school and We are thankful that We live in a coun- try Where that is possible. OFFICERS-left to right-Stan Pollock, vice-president: 'ff Lois FitzGerald, secretary: Alberta Hoffman, treasurer: HOME RCOM PRESIDENTS-left to right-Don Facciani, Stan Pollock, Len Marshall, president Bob Havyfzr. FRANCES BONNETTE BALDWIN Bonnie Y-Teens 3, 4, Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Phoenician 4, Senior Play 4. Excitable, always talking, up on the latest news, mer- ry laugh, ready for a good ,oke. GAIL DIANE BARI.ow Gail Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Photo Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Photo Club Program Chairman 3, Span- ish Club 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, Phoenician 4, Yodler 3. Dainty, reserved, beautiful selection of clothes, grace- ful. CLINTON E. Brrz, IR. Slreets Manager, Baseball l, 2, 3, 4, Manager, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Boys' W Club 3, 4, Biolo- by Club 3, 4, Photo Club l, Z, 3, 4, Yodler 3, Phoeni- cian 4, Senior Play 4, Beta Hi-Y 2, Vice-president 2, In- tramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 3, 4, Band 1, 2. Brainy, well-man-nered, co- operative, friendly, a great success as Father in the sen- ior play. , -' . f IoAN Bszsx Bez Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Chor- us l, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, G. A. A. 1, Z, 3, 4, Co-Chair- man 3, Girls' W Club 2, 3, 4, Yodler 3, Phoenician 4. Artistic, straightforward, star of the girls' basketball, shy smile. EMORY I. BI:zII.A, IR. Professor Biology Club 3, 4, President 4. Silent type, terrific artist, competent leader of the Bi- ology Club, high scholastic average. SHIRLEY ANN BIssoNr:'r'rI: Bissy Band l, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: G. A. A. 2, 3, 4: Y- Teens 3, 4, Intramurals 1, 2, Yodler 3, Spanish Club 3, 4, Class Treasurer 3, Phoeni- cian 4. Vivacious personality, ef- ficient, well-dressed, full of class spirit, expert dancer. lor BOLHA Ioeby Football 1, 2. 3, 4, Intra- murals l, 2, 3, 4, Track l, 2, 3, 4, Boys' W Club 3, 4. Husky lootball player, shy around the ladies, very courteous, easy-going dis- position. DOROTHY BOWERS Dot Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Photo Club l, 2, Y-Teens 3, 4, Band 3, 4, Phoenician 4, Yodler 3, Senior Play 4. Short 'n sweet, pleasant attitude, loyal and depend- able friend, willing worker. DAVID BoYI:R Hot Rod Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4. Happy-go-lucky, hot-rods in his green Chevy, tem- peramental. ELAINE CAI.I.I:r Sue Intramurals l, Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Photo Club l, 2, French Club 3, 4, President 4, Y- Teens 3, 4, Yodler 3, Phoeni- cian 4. Accomplished pianist, avid French student, even dis- position, friendly with every- one. KENNETH WILLIAM CAMPBELL Ken Transferred lrom Ioseph Iohns 35 Intramurals 3, 45 Baseball 3, 4: W Club 45 Hi-Y 4. fovial sense of humor, twinkling eyes, flashy plaid shirts, baseball fan. CAROLYN ANN CLARK Moe Student Council 45 Secre- tary of class 35 Y-Teens 3, 45 G. A. A. 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 Biology Club 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 45 Photo Club 15 Phoenician 4, editor 45 Yodler 35 Band 1, 2, 3, Secretary Z, 35 Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Senior Play 4. Musically inclined, piano and ukelele master, honor student, nervous Wreck as Phoenician editor, excelled as Mrs. Banks in the senior play. WAYNE CLARK Poss Photo Club I5 Chorus 35 Phoenician 4. Helpful, mechanically- minded, enjoys working around cars, quite the la- dies' man, has a hearty l'hello for everyone. RONALD CLEMENSON Clem Photo Club 3, 45 Biology Club 3, 45 Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4: Phoenician 4. Tall, constantly thinking of mechanics and motors, driver of a sporty M. G., hard worker on the Phoeni- cian food stand. IAMES RONALD CONNOA I-lunch Baseball l, 2, 35 Basketball 1, 2, 35 Football l, 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 45 German Club 3, 4: W Club 3, 4: Yodler 4: Phoenician 45 Senior Play 4. Neat dresser, fascinating conversationalist, fl a s h y back on the football squad, smooth dancer. PATRICIA ANNE Connsuus Pat Chorus l, 2, 3, 4: BCIDCI 4: Student Council 4: Y-Teens 3, 4, President 4: French Club 3, 45 Se:retary-Treas- urer 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Intramurals l, Z, 3, 4: Photo Club I, 25 Senior Play 4. Sincere, soft manner, ex- cellent leader, headed Y- Teens, perfect features. CoLi:'r'r1-: CROMEH Pootie Photo Club 15 Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 4, I. C. C. representative 45 G. A. A. 2, 3, 45 Girls' W Club 4: German Club 3, 45 Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Band 2, 3, 4: Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Or- chestra l, 2, 3. Polite, personable, beau- tiful selection of clothes5 a constant chatterbox. Groncs RrcHARD CUSH Goldie W Club 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 Football l, Z, 45 Bas- ketball l, 2, 3, 45 Student Council Z, 3, 4, President 45 President of class 2, 35 Sen- ior Play 4. Popular, able President of Student Council, athletic, excellent taste in clothes, wonderful class President for TWO years. MARY Loursr DAVIS Mary Lou Transferred from Cresson 35 Y-Teens 45 Chorus 45 Phoen- ician 4. Amiable, pleasant per- sonality, excels in commer- cial arts, transferred to Westy in her junior year, moneyman of the cafeteria. MARK D1aNovIcH Mud Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. Mischievous, brainy indus- trialist, large repertoire of jokes. DAVE DIAMOND Bull Key Club 3, 4, Vice-presi- dent 4, Spanish Club 3, 4, Fooball l, Z, 4, Track l, Z, 3, Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Biology Club 3, 4, W Club 4, Student Council l, 2, 3. Strong silent type, famous lor his parties, subtle sense ot humor, broad circle ot friends. PAUL DINEHART Diney Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4. Exuberant, keen, hunter, frequently with Boyer and Young, one of the crowd who dash into school at 8:14 every morning. KATHRYN SHEILA EISAMAN Kathy Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Intramur- als l, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Girls' W Club 4, Phoenician 4, Yod- ler 3, Senior Play 4. Meticulous, well-groomed, constantly worried about something, soft voice, love- ly complexion. Iovcz ELAINE ENGLB-HART 'fIoyce Chorus l, '2, 3, 4, lntramur- als l, 2, 3, ,4,fCheerleader 3, 4, Student Council 4, Y- Teens 3, 4,'G. Af' l, Z, 3, 4, Girls' W Cl'ub' 2, 3, 4, President 4,'Yodler 3, Senior Play 4. Peppy, talkative, enthusi- astic cheerleader, mischiev- ous sense ol humor, loves to sing. DONALD B. FACCIANI Cy W Club 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball l,,2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 3, 4: Student Council 4, Hi-Y 4, Intramur- als l, 2, 3, 4, Yodler 3, Phoenician 4. K - Sparkling blue eyes, Cll- ways laughing, neat dress- er, easy going, ardent Span- ish student, good 'n tall. Lots IEAN FITZGERALD Lois Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, G. A. A. 3, 4, Yodler 3, Phoenician 4, Photo Club l, Z, French Club 3, 4, Secretary of class 4, Intra- murals l, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play 4. Sparkling Irish smile, en- thusiastic, immaculate dress- er, hates to be called Floicl , plans to leave our lair city lor California. , l TE o Stewie Tr I, fr Ferndale 4 1 a i i h'Ierry L 's l t s een cl and estiigl . I ' - ' u f f I A 67 ' SAMUEL RICHARD FHYE Ike Band l, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Photo Club 2, 3, ln- tramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Beta Hi-Y 2, Sergeant-at-arms 2, Track 3, 4. Tremendous vocal ability, conscientious, drummer in the band, lots ot spirit. DONALD C. GALLAGI-Irs Don Football l, 2, 3, 4, Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball l, 2, 3, 4, President ot class l, Vice-president of class 3, Key Club Z, 3, 4, President 3, Chairman ot the board of directors 4, Student Council l, 3, 4, German Club 3, 4, President 4, W Club 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4, Biol- ogy Club 3, 4, Chorus 3, 4, Yodler 3, Phoenician 4, Sen- ior Play 4. Topped the class scholas- tically, well liked, tall, ath- letic red-head, outstanding on the gridiron. RICHARD EARL GIBBONS l'Dick Photo Club l, 2, 3, 4, Ger- man Club 3, 4, Biology Club 3, 4, Key Club 3, 4, Track l, 2, Intramurals l, Z, 3, 4, Yodler 3, Phoenician 4, Bus- iness Manager 4, Student Council l, 4, Band l, 2, 3, Orchestra l, 2, Beta Hi-Y l. Neat and methodical, scholastic wizard, particular talent in the science, quite the track man, business manager of the Phoenician. ANDREW Goz.oB A1vin' lnquisitive, polite, inter- ested in all phases of biol- ogy, particularly birds, tem- peramental. SARA EVELYN GORE Sally Chorus 35 Y-Teens 3, 4. Sincere, sweet voice, serv- ed efficiently as secretary in the office during her senior year5 look at her left hand third finger. IRAN ALICE GRAY lean Band 3, 45 Student Council 25 Y-Teens 3, 45 Spanish Club 3, 45 G. A. A. Z, 3, 45 Chorus l, Z, 3, 45 Intramur- als l, 2, 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Senior Play 4, Cheerleader 1. Charming majorette, ex- ceptionally attractive, in- tensely interested in drama- tics, well-mannered. fs' ,'t7,fa.,-.fig FRANCIS A. GREcI-I Baron Football l, 2, 35 W Club 2, 3, 4, Sergeant-at-arms 45 ln- tramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Track 1, 2, 35 Beta Hi-Y 2. Good looking, calm dis- position, Bummer's right hand, has a wealth ol friends. BARBARA MARIE HAI-IN Elly Secretary of class 25 G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, co-chairman 3, President 45 Girls' W Club 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Cheerleaders l. 2, 3, 45 Yod- ler 3, Business Manager 35 Phoenician 45 Student Coun- cil 45 Senior Play 4. Personable, cute, exper- ienced and popular cheer- leader, shines in all girls' athletics, full of school spir- it. THOMAS EDWARD HARRIES RT.. German Club 3, 45 Track 3, 45 Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Biology Club 3, 45 Student Council Z5 Beta Hi-Y 2, President 25 Senior Stage Manager 45 Yodler 35 Pho- enician 4, art editor 45 Photo Club lg Senior Play 4. lack of all trades, genius at mechanics. industrious manager of the stage crew, meticulous in his art work, recently started to shine at the keyboard. . ' 1 I 'y i ,,,Jw ROBERT HAVTER Bugz1mer W Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, Vice-president 25 Intra- murals l, Z, 3. 45 Basketball l5 Football l, 2, 35 Baseball l, 25 Track l, 25 Student Council 3, 4. Influential, ste a d f as t, broad circle of friends, says hello to everyone, foot- ball addict. WILLIAM LouIs HESILOP Bill Football 15 Beta Hi-Y 2, Vice-president 25 French Club 3, 4. Merry, extrovert, always up to something, still water running deep. ALBERTA IRENE HOFFMAN Bert Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Band 45 G. A. A. 2, 3, 45 Student Council 35 German Club 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Intramurals 15 Treasurer ot class 4. Petite, dainty, dancer of the class, witty, engrossing conversationalist. FRANCES CATHERINE HQLTZMAN Fran G. A. A. Z, 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Ger- man Club 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Inlramurals l, 2, 3, 4. Dependable, pleasant to everyone, a n organizer, avid German student, an- other lulius LaRosa fan. RONALD HOWARD Ron Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Foot- ball Manager I, 2, 3, 4: Track Manager I, 2, 3, 45 W Club 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 4, Pres- ident 45 Student Council 45 Band 1. Everybody's pal, ener- getic, conscientious mana- ger, cute crew cut, attrac- tive to the opposite sex. Joi-IN ROBERT IAKELL lake Biology Club 3, 45 Spanish Club 3, 45 Intramurals 4. Loyal, sincere, likes driv- ing his car, tirst halt ot Iakell - Ianshego combina- tion. ROBERT THOMAS IANSHEGO ..BOb., Club 3 4' Intramurals 4 Quiet reserved likes t build model airplanes, sec- Biology Club 3, 45 Spanish A 'll I 1 I I O 4. ond halt of the Iakell-Ian? 41.5 shego combinption. he lc .Q ,ws ,,-f,f- - 'fs -f 49 'V I' wk' U It .- L ,Luv lu .-A tikin, I .7 1 15, by if '-' 1. f. 4 -1 '- 4'- ', I 7 -' ,fun 'A . -fs ,ff . .f A, 'A y 1 X-rg - f,!j.,f ' ' it-' DoRQrI-IY IEAN KEPPLER Dot Intramurals Z, 3, 45 Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Yodler 35 Y-Teens 3, 45 Phoenician 4. Friendly and quiet, con- stantly seen with Marileen and lane at the skating rink, helper in the cafeteria, lover cf horses. MERLE ALVIN KEPPLER Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Phoenician 45 Intramurals l, Z, 3, 4. Intramural tan, women hater, plans to go to the Navy, one ot Mrs. Davis' top typists. VIRGINIA FRANCES KUNTZ Ginnie Transferred from Iohnstown High School 45 Chorus 4. Tiny, talks all the time, likes to dance at St. Steph- ens5 gets particularly ex- cited at basketball games. IOAN MARIE LEITENBERGER Lett Band l, 2, 3, 45 Chorus 3, 45 Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Span- ish Club 3, 45 G. A. A. 2, 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Senior Play 4. Quiet blonde beauty, eith- er driving a Chrysler or a Plymouth, sweet smile, peaches and cream com- piexion. WILLIAM WARREN LEWIS Lou Beta Hi-Y 25 Hi-Y 3, 45 Intra- murals I, 2, 3, 45 Spanish Club 45 French Club 3, 4. Small, energetic, hearty sense ot humor, hails trom out the Menoher, drives a Ford. NANCY ANN LINDEN l'Genius Intramurals I, 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4: Girls' W Club 3, 4, Vice-president 45 Y- Teens 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoeni- cian 4, associate editor 45 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 Photo Club lg Band 4. Cute as a button, very well liked, outstanding in girls' athletics, honor stu- dent. DORIS IANE LLEWELLYN Dorie G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 45 Intra- mural I, 2, 3, 45 Chorus I, 2, 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 4. One of those things that come in small packages, quiet, engaged to an alum- nus. MARY ANN LUEDEKI: uMary Chorus l, Z, 3, 45 Intramur- als l, 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 45 Girls' W Club 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 45 Y- Teens 3, 4, Vice-president 45 Spanish Club 3, 4, Treasur- er 45 Student Council 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 4. Demure, beguiling, charm- ing queen of the senior class, snappy athlete among the girls. HARRY EDWARD MANN Harry Spanish Club 3, 45 W Club 3, 45 Football 3, 45 Track 3, 45 Intramurals 3, 45 Pho- enician 45 transferred from Southmont 3. Rugged steadfast back on the football squad, a walk- ing encyclopedia of scienti- fic theory and mathematical conclusions. WILLIAM A. MAQUILKEN Sgueek Key Club 2, 3, 45 Biology Club 3, 4, program chair- man 45 German Club 3, 45 Band l, 2, 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Student Council 45 Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4. Winning smile, polite, ar- dent outdoorsman, favorite hobbies-boating and rais- ing parakeets. WILLIAM PAUL MARLEY Biff Key Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 45 W Club 2, 3, 45 Football l, Z, 45 Basketball l, 2, 3, 45 Baseball l, 2, 3, 45 German Club 4. Wonderful physique, en- gaging grin, keen on all athletics, the Arthur God- frey of the senior class. BARBARA ANN MARSHALL 'lBarbs Band l, 2, 3, 45 Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Spanish Club 3, 45 Vice-president 45 Student Council 4, Secretary 45 G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 4, Secretary- Treasurer 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Biology Club 3, 45 Intramur- als Z, 3, 45 Yodler 35 Pho- enician 4. Cheery smile and person- ality to match, competent secretary of Student Coun- cil, top notch dancer. ,f . MWAA MKW , lla RICHARDAJD plc ' r Pl al Z, 3 4e 10 dkgblgl l 2- Chorus LEONARD E. MARSHALL Len President of class 45 Stu- dent Council 45 W Club 2, 3, 45 German Club 35 Band l, 2, 3, 45 Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball l, 2, 3, 45 Base- ball l5 Chorus 3, 45 Track 35 Yodler 35 Phoenician 4. Infectious smile, able chief executive of the sen- ior class, all around athlete, flashy captain of the bas- ketball team. ALAN WAGGONLR MERCILL Merts Baseball l, 2, 3, 45 Track 15 W Club 45 Key Club 3, 45 Student Council 45 Spanish Club 3, 4, President 45 Biol- ogy Club 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Senior Play 45 Photo Club l. Cute grin, quiet at times, lives for baseball, ably headed t S n'sh Club. , 45 Prench Club 3, 45 Club 2, 3, 45 Vice-presi- dent of class 3. S tri kin g appearance, suave, very talented in the dramatic and vocal fields, o era fan. . ' - W, PATRICIA ANN NAUGLE Pat Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Intra- murals l, Z, 3, 45 Band Z, 3, 45 G. A. A. 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 4. Quiet, friendly, always smiling, skilled with a nee- dle and thread, lovely clothes. IRIS HOPE OLDUM Windy Spanish Club 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 G. A. A. 3, 45 Photo Club 3, 45 Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Senior Play 4. Happy-go-lucky, 'never holds a grudge, mischievous expression, marvelous sense of humor, hot rods in her Ford station wagon. KERMIT G. OwENs Crum Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 3. Shop enthusiast, always looking for a good time, loads of fun, talks a blue streak during home room period. I 1KAwRi . ,. horus , 2, 4 'V -T s d er 3 h an 4 1 3 l ' : Phi mur 3. 1 ,I ' ndly, ways wit Earileen, nd Dot, love to drive, H ller skat- ing enthusiast. ' BOYD RAYMOND PLUMMER Skip Transferred from Southmont 4, Spanish Club 4, Intra- murals 4. Classy clothes, smooth manner, definitely the class clown, droll expression, likes to dance. STANLEY ALLEN POLLOCIS , ' ' 'Stush Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basket- ball l, 2, 3, 4,fBaseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Wvclub 2, 3, 4, Span- ish Club 3, Gtermqn Club 4, Yodler 3, Phoenician 4, Beta Hi-Y 2, President 2, Student Council 4, Hi-Y 4, Vice- president of class 4. Broad shoulders, baseball enthusiast, sings to Biff's uke playing, tops in all the major sports. MARGARET THERESA PRUNER Peggy Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Intramur- als l, 2, 3, 4, Photo Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-president 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, German Club 3, 4, Yodler 3, Phoeni- cian 4, Cheerleader 4, Band 2, Senior Play 4. Winsome Irish lass, lovely blue eyes, vigorous cheer- leader, many male admir- ers. IoAN RUTH RAPOPORT Yawn Band 2, 3, 4, quartermaster 3, 4, Chorus l, Z, 3, 4: Biol- ogy Club 3, 4, Vice-presi- dent 4, Spanish Club 3, 4, Secretary 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Intramurals 1, Z, 3, Yodler 3, Phoenician 4, Orchestra 2, 3, Senior Play 4. Cosmopolitan, wonderfully good natured, a lovely wardrobe, large record col- lection, Westmont's repre- sentative on the Board of the Teen Canteen. ROBERT EDWARD Rossou Robbie Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, Track 2, 3, Intramurals 2, 3, 4, W Club Z, 3, 4. Big teaser, bashful, Casa- nova, stalwart center on the football team, hearty laugh. PETER CHARLES RoMANow Chazz Track l, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Fr i e n dl y, enthusiastic, likes to hot rod in his car! Hard working, rather bash- ful around the gals in the class. IAMES M. SALEM vim Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Span- ish Club 3, 4, Chorus 3- Phoenician 4. lndustrious, full of fun, wonderful personality, court- eous plus, one of the Cor- ner Store crowd. I .gywffl PETER W. L?A?WC ' Tr, s r Hit 5 FO l , C 3, Intr , 4: lub 4, P o Clu , 4- ' '3. 4, l . Frenc Shy ile, looks to football seas njoys driving his black Plymouth. A 4 DAVID BRINroN SLOUGHFY Dave Biology Club 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 Photo Club 45 In- tramurals l, 45 Key Club 4. Exceptionally stu d i o u s, one of Mr. Ott's fans, inno- cent expression hides a fun loving boy. MARILEEN RAE SNYDER Snid Chorus I, 2, 3, 45 Intramur- als l, 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. 2, 3, 45 Girls' W Club 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Senior Play 4. Stately, warm - hearted, well liked for her kind dis- position, always seen with Dot and lanie, athletic. GEORGE DANIEL SPENCE 'iGeorge Football Manager l, 2, 3, 45 Track Manager l5 Baseball Manager 25 Baseball 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 W Club 3, 45 Key Club 2, 3, 45 I-Ii-Y 3, 45 Photo Club 4. Capable infielder, sarcas- tic wit, big tease, one of Westy's slaving t?l football managers. Hownan N. STAHK 'iZotie Toth Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Key Club 35 Biology Club 3, 45 French Club 3, 45 Hi-Y 45 Senior Play 4. Devilish, comical, avid hockey player, humorist as l'Tommy in the Senior Play. A450 44 'fffu RAYMON G. VINCENT Hay,-Q 3 Intramurals 4. 6 - Mechanically minded5 in- quisitive, trust-worthy, plans to enter the air force after his graduation. ANN CATHERINE WHITE 'iWhitey Spanish Club 3, 45 Chorus 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Phoeni- cian 4. S t u d i o u s, independent, favorite pastime is persuing her art work, neat and tas- tidious dresser, a transfer from Lorain High, Ohio. LEROY S. WILLIAMS Bee Chorus l, 2, 45 Football l, 2, 3, 45 Basketball l, 25 Track l, 2, 3, 45 Band l, 2, 3, 45 Student director 2, 4, Presi- dent 35 Yodler 3, German Club 3, 45 W Club 3, 45 In- tramurals 3, 45 Key Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-president 2, Secre- tary 45 Photo Club l, 2, 3, 4, Vice-president 35 Student Council l, Z, 3, Vice-presi- dent 3. Musical genius, creative, able to consume mountain- ous amounts of food, good dancer. CAROL VON HOF WOLF Wolfie Transterred from Iohnstown High 45 Y-Teens 45 Chorus 45 Intramurals 4. WNew to A the rg. b of Q it 3 Win. WWW ll ff A af f 5 ,nf I4 ff? iff! 0 ,V K' P I 'tw' fff , RALPH PAUL YOUNG, I . l Mighty I Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Foot- ball I, 2, 3, 45 Track l, Z, 3, 45 W Club 3, 4. R u g g e d, independent, hard running back, good physique, chivalrous. REBECCA ANNE ZAHM Zeck G. A. A. 2, 3, 45 Student Council 35 French Club 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 Intra- murals l, Z, 3, 45 Photo Club l, 25 Cheerleading 1, 45 Yodler 3, editor 35 Phoeni- cian 45 Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 4, Assistant pro- gram chairman 45 Senior Play 4. Lovely hands, vies with Windy for the title of x'Miss Scatterbrainf' future jour- nalist, plans to continue her education at Penn State. I.-l NANCY IAN: ZOBEL 'lTeence Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Chor- us l, 2, 3, 45 Student Coun- cil Z, Treasurer 25 G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 4, Biology Club 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 Band 25 Y-Teens 3, 45 Vice-president ot class lg Yodler 3, Phoeni- cian 45 Senior Play 4. Personality plus, neat, charming lead in the Senior Play, beautiful contralto voice which we shall hear in the future. GAIL LEE Emcms Gail Transferred from Canons- burg High 4. Always smiling, charming, honor student, likes to dance at the Temple, has a collec- tion ot super jokes. HOLD FAST YOUR DREAMS Hold fast your dreams! Keep one still secret spot Where dreams may go, Where doubt and fear are not. O keep a place apart, For little dreams to go! IOHN ANTHONY ZOPPA 'lZut Football l, 2, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 45 W Club 3, 45 Beta Hi-Y 25 Hi-Y 3, 4: Spanish Club 3, 45 Intramurals l, Z, 3, 4. Diplomatic, sporty dresser, swell sense ot humor, gen- ius at car mechanics, hearty laugh. Think still ot lovely things that are not true. Let wish and magic Work at will in you. Be sometimes blind to sorrow. Make believe! Forget the calm that lies In disillusioned eyes. Though we all know that we must die, Yet you and I May walk like gods and be Even now at home in immortality. We see so many ugly things- Deceits and wrongs and quarrelingg We know, alas! we know How quickly fade The color in the west, The bloom upon the tlower, The bloom upon the breast And youth's blind hour. Yet keep within your heart A place apart Where little dreams may go, May thrive and grow, Hold tast-hold fast your dreams! -Louise Driscoll JUNIOR CLASS At the end of their sophomore year, the class of 1954 elected Rudy Goettlicher as the one most capable of calling the class meetings to order, Ned Makin acting as his assistant, Lois Han- num handling all currency, and Pat Apryle recording the minutes. Home room presidents were joanne Biandino, Sid Kaminsky, and Don Varner. Art Zobel was elected vice-president of Student Council and the members of council from the junior class were as follows: Nino Incardona, Lois Gillen, Don Varner, Mary Ann Curry, Rudy Goettlicher, and Gail Haffner. The class was well represented on the scholastic field. The names of Donna Beam, Pat Bel- lak, Ioanne Biandino, Iune Burgess, Ardythe Edwards, jeffrey Glosser, Lois Hannum, Pat Hunter, Nino Incardona, Sam Kaminsky, Ralph London, Iudy Lovejoy, Mary Esther O'Sullivan, Gerald Owens, Lois Gillen, Donna Ream, Tony Salem, lanet Schoaf, Pat Smith, Shirley Weigel, Becky Williamson, and Art Zobel were frequently seen on the honor roll despite the difficult schedule the juniors carried. Many of the boys played varsity football and basketball. The gridiron stars were Tony Salem, Bud Zobel, Rudy Goettlicher, Harold Fuge, Clarence Sivits, Leslie Kota, Dick Vickroy, Mike Villa, lack Erisman, Dick Gregory, lack Colbert, and Gerald Owens. Playing basketball were Tony Salem, Bud Zobel, Harold Fuge, Nick Musulin, Nino Incardona, Sam Kaminsky, and Rudy Goettlicher. Lois Gillen and Iris Kline represented the junior class on the cheering squad. Active in girls' intramurals were Arlene Ober, Lois Gillen, Pat Apryle, Carol Allshouse, Ardythe Ed- wards, janet Livingston, Donna Beam, and Roberta Ewald. The class published a very creditable Yodler, of which Gail Haffner was editor-in-chief. On November 14 the juniors held a very successful dance entitled Neptune's Nocturne. The gym was decorated to represent an underwater scene with a sand castle in the center of the gym. A class of wonderful boys and girls is the best definition of our buddies, the class of l954. OFFICERS-left to right-Rudy' Goettlicher. presidcnt: Pat Aprvle. HOME ROOM PRESIDENTS-left to right-Don Varner. Sid secretary: Lois Harinum, treasurer: Ned Makin, vicc-prcsident, Kaminskv, loanne Biandino. BO'l I'OM ROVV-lcft to right -Marilyn Franke, loannc Bi- andino. Bertie Ewald, lime Crowley, Pat Aprvlc. Shirley Baum, Sun Barnett SECOND ROVW-Carol Alls- housc, Pat Bellals, lucly' Bloom, lime Burgess, Lois Gillen, Marilyn Alwine THIRD ROW-lack Erisman, Steve Gertv. Del Glatz, Dick Gregorv. Donna Beam. Arlene Anlcenv, Arclythe Edwards FOURTH ROVV-lov Camnr, Bch Dunklehergcr, lack Col- hert. Ron Gomhar. llarold Fuge, Rurlv Goetrlichcr, Anvlv Blasrhalx, leff Glnssvr BOTTOM ROVV-left to right Shirley VVeigcl. lackic Pross- cr. Beckv VViliamson. lover VVilliams. Gail Thomas. lo- anne Selich, Donna Ream, Teqwen Pcrrv. SECOND ROVN'-Mary' Esth- er O'Sullivan, Arlene Wil- koskv, loanne Roberts, Exon Schor. Anna Marie Puma. lovce Stivcr, lanice Trovell THIRD ROYN'-Arlene Obcr. lack Merritts, Don Varner, lim Miclcev. Tom Sisla, loel VVilkinson, Pat Smith, loyce Metroka FOURTH ROVV-Nick Murri- lin. Dick Vickrov, Tonv Sal- em. Arr Zobel, Gerald Owens. Clarence Sivirs, Mike Villa Bfllklwlvfllhl Rflvhlflvfr in riqhl -Barhara I. c h man. Ellen Kane. lane: Lixinqsmn Doris lladclle. Pat llunrcr. Gail Haflncr. Nano' Honlvals, SECOND ROVN'-lris Kline, Roger Hammond. Rosalie Mu- Clellancl. Lois Hannum. Nlar- lin Makin, Carol Kahl, Ned Makin. Connie McHugh THIRD ROYV-ludv Loxvlov. Ivrrv Klcinsinh, Melvin Kniss, Daw lanshcqo, lim Krirlvr. Leslie Kota. Rilla lu llarrison FOURTH ROV!-Daxe Her- ring. Ralph Lonrlon, Nino ln- cardona, Bill lVlfQVav. Sam Kaminskv. Dick Harrshorn, Sid Karnlurlsv. Bob l lolI:rnan l3U'I l'OlVl ROXYfIr-fi in riqlii - Diilrii' lX'liillrrx'. Bax hai a llnxxr luaiinc lluil:iiiaii. lavi- irc Kuoiiiz. Dr-lui or I.aiw Mary Alien' I,axtr.vii. Donna Krahal. Shirlcy Iminqwmii SECOND ROVN'-I.-if lliihii, loan Nauglr, Tom lhlfiixliail lark llrrring Bch lVIrLflrnry. Nlav Kvqq. lhlarv Kay Nlrlnirlx THIRD ROXV4Cfx'nrhia liai- rif. flingrr llarriq,m Drluirk I.mlc. Ron Nlarlcx' Tum lriir' Anqcla lNlarxhiill, Donna llinrlw. l.iilian llarNlilirrgi'i FOURTH ROXX3-Don l.1mw Chvxlrr l.apliiNlri Bali lVlihclir'. Don lrxxin. Run lliixmn. Run Kon-il. Dun Kuxai. Dm Qiioxr. Raxiiiuiiti Nrxxiuniri BOTTOM ROVV-left to right - Bctty Baldwin, Barbara Fritz, Marv lane Faho. lean An Bridges. Kathleen Cunning- ham. Barhara Burkett, Anna Marie Bothe, Emily Erisman, loannc Casale SECOND ROW - Kathleen Daugherty, Kitty Ann Griffith. lane: Boring, Carol FitzGer- aid, Barhara Cohen. Carol Fairchild, Eleanor Bunch, lane Gallagher. George Coon THIRD ROVV-Boh Glosser, Vince DeFrank, George Grif- fith Dick Bird. Bch Barry. Ken Carhaugh. lay Dcmi, Gcorqc Bczvk. Ken Bcarty ...4 af BOTTONI ROVV-left io right -VVanda Ohrr. Shirley Yer- nauv. Marcia Salem, Carol htudvnv. Steve VValling, Lea roy Steels, Eilrcn Vicltroy. Danical Siyits, Vivian Rcesc SECOND ROVV - Marlorii' Shcllhammcr. Eleanor Pour- ron, Bctxy VValker, Linda VValkins. Howard Picking, Donna VVingarCl. Maricxii VVood, Donna Young. Anna lane Young TlllRD ROXN'-luflson Parry. Oscar Zolhc, Lcn Stvpt, Roy bhaffer, Charles Stutzman, Barry St. Clair. Charles Stey- cns, lay Rincholt. FOURTH ROW' - David Rvitz, Charlcs VVcrt:, Tom VViIliams, Nunzio Pollina. lim Shaffer. Ralph Skinkifs, Floyd ganiom. Bill Wagner, Ron fll: SOPHOMCDRE CLASS Introducing the sophomore class of 1953 This, the largest class in senior high, ended the school year Iune of 1953 by electing the present officers for the following year. They were: president, Leonard Stept, vice-president, Vin- cent DeFrank, secretary, Eileen Vickroy, and treasurer, lane Gallagher. The home room presi- dents and representatives to council were Ron Marley, Barry St. Clair, and George Be-zek. The sophomore class was very Well represented in sports. The many names that were seen on the rosters included Vincent DeFrank, Barry St. Clair, Iim Hemphill, George Bezek, Ron Marley. Ron Koval, Don Koval, Ken Beatty, lay Demi, Herk Daley, George Griffith, Don Irwin, and Don Huston. The girls, too, held their own. Those engaging in intramurals were Donna Hincks, Marion Wood, Marcia Salem, Eileen Vickroy, lane Gallagher, Mary Alice Lawson, Dulcie Mulkey, Wanda Ober, and many others. Iane Gallagher represented the class on the cheerleading squad. The class also did very Well scholastically. Names that were seen frequently on the honor roll were Linda Watkins, Marion Wood, Iane Gallagher, Len Stept, Skip Picking, Barbara Bur- kett, Ioanne Casale, Kathleen Cunningham, Robert Glosser, Iim Hemphill, Mary Alice Lawson, Eileen Vickroy, and Steve Walling. Not only does the class have brawn and brains, but it also has talent. This was noticed in their wonderful assembly on Ianuary 31. Mr. Ackley was ably assisted in chorus by Marion Wood and Linda Watkins, who took turns accompanying the chorus. Oscar Zolbe and Ieff Hahn were two helpful members of the stage Crew. This year's activities were brought to a close by the sophomore dance which was in the spring. The guiding hands of the sophomore class belonged to Miss Allendorfer, Mrs. Wineman, Mrs. Good, Mr. Holman, and Mr. Sosinski. The class's ability to work well together and ac- complish things will be to their advantage in the next two years. We certainly wish them the best of luck. OFFICERS-left to right-Vincent Defzrank. viccfprcsidcnt: Eileen HOME ROOM PRESIDENTS-lt-fr to right-Barry SI. Clair, Vickroy, secretary: lane Gallagher. treasurer: Len Stept, prusident Gcorqe Bezuk. Ron Mzrrlev The Iunior High Student Council under the able leadership of their advisor, Mr. Scott Brallier, and also that of Mr. james, the junior high school principal, completed the second year of its existence as the governing body of the junior high school. This year the group transacted a great amount of business. In addi- tion to having adult supervision the group was led by capable officers that did a fine job. lim Garrity conducted the meetings, Helen Vick- roy, substituted for the president When he was not able to attend the meetings. Susie OFFICERS-left to right-Dennis Zappa. treasurer: Sue Prlstow, - - - Secertary: lim Garrirv. president: Helen Vickroy. wire-president Prlstow Wrote the rnlnutesl and Den' nis Zoppa handled the finances. The council met Tuesday mornings throughout the year in the room formerly occupied by the school board secretary. Among the many things the council did in the year Was to set the date for the freshman party, and sponsor two gym dances. One of the gym dances was held on February twenty-third after the Westmont-Conemaugh junior high basketball game, and the other Was held after the Westmont-Ferndale high school basketball game on February fourth. Sue Pristow and Helen Vickroy were appointed to see that charters be placed in every homeroom in the junior high after each member of the homeroom had paid his necessary five cent dues. It was suggested that a column devoted to junior high school student body activities be placed in each issue of the Yodler. We hope that the junior High School Student Council that will be chosen in years to come will continue to follow the good work and fine example that was set forth by this year's group. BQTTOM ROW-left to right-Helen Vickroy. Phil Marley, Charles Getty. Sue Prislow. Louis Schwartz, Tom Cooper. Betty Demi Sl1COND ROW-Rani Magi, Brad Edwards. Alan Caller. lim Garrity. Wayne London. Ron Hilleqas. Bob Wagner, john Salem BO'l I'OlVl ROVV-Ich ul vuqhrfliulw Nawnr, l.1-mv Clark, IA-u Dodd, Bull Mk-C1.xm lvl! llmrxx Daxid lllirhankx. Run Miller. lmlx Ng-Nbm Gem' Glmq. SECOND RONY-luv lVl.uxlmll, lun Krqq, lxm llaruluoru. lark lVlullx1.lv Rav lfalxnumlx. Uarv llavnw. Hulw Omlrvlalk, Allan P1a::.1 'l'lllRD ROVVflNlikv laxtuf. ll.xul C:lx'l'11u1glx, 'linux Slwllv, Bula VN'.xqm'r, 'l'um lN'llllvr. lfrul Cook. Alun l'5z'rqmau. Cluarlcx Rummv. Harold llznghx FOURTH ROVV-'l'vll Vgxrgu, Clmrl.-N VVxIl41r. Ralph Smmnxlu, Prul Cmspvr Dall' ifmlcr. Hnlw Kavnlnxlxv, Hnlw Gln-axon. Duauc Sprcrvqv FIF,l'l'l Rl3VVflVl1lu' Nlvlxnlma. fill lalxvlll Emil Bnvllwa, Bill Thielc, 'llum Sulcx Bill Umul, Bill Glllwrl, lm! CHI' llarrx Fwrnwall SIXTH ROVVfRwn llxllvgax AI ffallra. Rav Fnuxr, David Bowlrr, VVavm' Lumlnu, llm Uarxllv Unk Suppcx Don lVl1ller SEVENTH ROXX'4linlw ll1l4l0lH1.lml Run Kulxnugl Nuxnmn lmqruml, Rogvs' llnrlrw l..xl'1v U.xrvl1.m lfarl Bnllmu. lm' Rapupurl. Run Saxmv Nlxlw Znlxuv Bflvlllfllxl RCJXV-lvl! In rlqlvl-Uuuvm Alxxlnc Slam' Dfxl:el1, Pearl Rl-ul1x.u11 l.mnl.1 Boland Luv lklvrrltrx Saunxlxa RUTH- Elnialwrl McGoxcrn. Im- Fu- SECOND ROVVglNl.ux Hmmlum Vmlrt Glai: lodnnc Hefflev, Lux- Xxfnllcl, Arqlxrhc Stcxxnrr Kathx ljlcckvlhlflxx. Suxan Erdmazm THIRD Rllxyflavaxxrxl' lalxxmlx 5.xmlr.x Slmux. lxlarqarel Scnlxh Ann Klum, Snr Pxuluxx H.xll'vax.4 Olwr. I,-'una La-ku Par lNl1llvr Har rxc. Nlaclam Nlarv Alun' Kuupp FOUR-lqll ROVN'-lflaljuc K-ual Durorlxv BK-zzla. Gavrwllc Bdrqcr lrlx Pugal lxlalgnc l:1nlcs, lVl.u'v .-Klan lxlallm-on Barbara Eclirl Bar lvara Kaurz. Rolwrhx Coxlloxx FIFTH ROVK'-Bl-lu' lllzkmwkx Ann limuunrx. Lxmla Lavman, Rwdlw Buwr. lnazmv Call- Raza Yxlla Yxozmc Dclirclm Charlmrc Hall land, Suv llcxlup, PM llnlwan SIXTH ROXYfI.xm-1 Rl-pluglv, Ann Bldflnuxkfx lmlv laxcdcke, lemme Enlxxarllx. Margu flxxvux laurrm Ilarlw Barbara live Lvun Kun rwalv, Pvqqv Xvvrl: BOTTOM ROVV-left io right-Iohn Taylor, Charles Stuck. Tom Vv'eigel. Burl' Ddlwlw, George Ankeny. Dirk Newmnwi, Bill Hinkvl Cene Naxair SIECOND ROVV-Stuart Rosen, Bob Carhangh, Dave Hemphill, Charles Getty, Larry llufrnnnn, Bob Roadman. Ed Dnrkmirli, lnhn Lar nick. Gordon Innes THIRD ROVV-Barry Mishler, lim Squire, Duane Slnrzman, Nick Suk, VValdon Holl, Andrew Meiru, lim Daxiem, luxe Manner FOURTH ROVV-Andy Greuh, Bill F1l:Gerald, Bnlw Murwri, Ron VV1ngard. Hzxrold Gilliland. Bob Kaiser, Rani Magi, Eli Bnllia, lolin Salem FIFTH ROW-Bur Ddldlu, Wavrlu Nlorrison. lolin Bezel-4, Farrell Nlcclearv, Dirk Gillen, Alex Azar. Raymond llotturyv lim Graliarn SIXTH RONV-lim Cnrnelinx, Bob Virkruy. Merxin Vnchoxirh. Allan Sliarkey. Bob Ream. Fred Mitchell, Aldrich Green. lim Ynnnq Dan Defreink BO'l 1'OM ROVV-left to right-Suxan Myerx. Indy Eelrel, lndy Bole. Mary Leffler. Elaine Oher, Diane Szakal. Bexerly lNlanrvr SECOND ROW-Cairol Kelsivh, Rita Schnell, Ianel Siegel. lane! Beam. Barbara Fritz, Sally Mover, Patty Hum, Rosemarie Burlic THIRD ROVV-lda Shadclen, Helen Vickrny, Lynn llemller. Betty Demi, Beverly Englelmrr Snzanna Sehmerin. Elaine Chiodn FOURTH ROYV-Suwan Ginxhurg, Carol Livingston, Susie Carlson, Indy Vllerelvnr. Carol Clemenfnn, lnnel Connor, Linda Hailin. Alu- Bennett FlF'l'l l RQW-lxy Traniman, Elxie lakell, Nancy Lon lVlrNuH. Deverali Baum. Connie Leslie, Linda llerxliherger, Laurel Greene Slxrlill ROVV-Gwenrla Prienr. Brenda Martin Efrlier Sun:-infki, Clara Flerslilwerger. Vixian Salina, Ann Gray, Mary Kallirvn lVlirlo lohanna Willianif BOTTOM ROXV-lvft to rlqhlfllcrlw Ewalal Dennir Zuppa, lrrrv Ddxix SECOND ROVVfRav VN'1ll1-11 'l'1w111 Kmwr Ruger Kcvwl THIRD ROVV-R11hdr1.l CI111-111m D1.lx Alu llflower, NVe1vr11' Adams, Iuhv ll.1111uIlf4 FOURTH ROVV-Tom Cooper. Dau If111e1ql1 FIFTH ROVV-11111 B11rlx1'v, D1111 l71xl1c1 'I Don Sel1rl1 SIXTH ROXY -U1111l1111 C111111111 Hula H1111111. lluu Hwllwx BOTTOM RONN'-lclt 141 11gl1I-I.1lr11e 51111111 :rx 11 ne L111 I amz 111 I 11 I un 1 Samxa Shonek Sally M1llcr, Rona Kmwr, Svlwa , B111 SECOND IQOVV-Doro1l1v Fr1111lxolwkv, P1-qqx l ll1 10 I1 tu ual! 1g x1111 arrmx 11m 11 111s XV1 11 M1n11 Cohen. IK-111121 IVIQCIUXIX-v I THIRD ROVV-I.1r1da Carlkon, Dm1r1a H.11'll1 0 1111 I1x111 lon N111 nr 11111 110111 mr 1 111 N Qlarzn Ann Oxrmm lanvr Barneu Nancv . ' NI . 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Murphvl Lflmxmivr fmt .1 Smilv Bw Yum' Uuubu-Il.x 'I'h.uY MV Box' Svumf Luk- Old T1 flux Mr and NIV U41 You 11 Nucl Get Axnmx lfxrxx Tum Unk, and Harxv lx Callui luhu XYlv1Npvr1x1q Hop.- Vrivrxdxhnyw 7 I' , O .3 ' 315 Q 1 f 1 5 Jaw .iv fvwif 551555 Q 1' 3 ' - 1 , 2, lllgg-gx 'eh - X4 f? - 'V' ' I ' 155555111 ff M W L2 ix TIES fi 35'-1? fig, D1 2 -0 - .V V1 4 ' f 311 1' f, PWV0 n 9 Y 1 ' X V V X -5 N 5 S OT X 3 0 If .- AIA x F- fu , give' XS? 'SX i -1' em'gJ,Qlf l WORK Left to right-Dick Gibbons, business manager: Tom Harries, art editor: Carolyn Clark. editor: Nancy Linden, associate editor: Bill MaQiiilken, photo editor THE Pl-IOENICIAN The main project of the graduating class is to present to the undergraduates a year- book which contains school news and mem- ories from the past year. The senior class of l953 started this enor- mous job in its junior year by electing Caro- lyn Clark as editor. She in turn appointed a capable staff. Throughout the following surn- mer the staff Worked diligently and by fall the Phoenician Was Well on its Way. According to tradition the business staff of the Phoenician had charge of the concession stand at the home football games. The class this year was under a handicap due to the fClCi that there Were only four home games instead of the usual five. They overcame this handicap, however, Qnd mqde 535950 from the concession SiCI1'1Ci.. During the basketball S9GSO1'1 il'1e staff Qlso hqd Charge of the Concessjgn Stand and the cloak room. Due to the efforts of this group the Phoenician gained a large profit. In October the group pictures Were taken and throughout the year informal shots were taken. By December the yearbook Was on its Way to completion. Mrs. Marjorie E. Raab, the Phoenician advisor, was of invaluable assistance to the staff. The class of 1953 Wishes to thank Mrs. Raab for her assistance and it also Wishes to thank the other members of the faculty Who willingly assisted in its completion. The Phoenician had its annual gym dance after the Somerset basketball game on Feb- ruary 27. The dance was successful and enjoyed by all who attended. BOTTOM ROW-left to right-Bill lVlaQnillirn. jim Salem, liarrx' Mann. jim Connor, Don Facviani. Don Gallagher. l.cn Marshall, George Cush. Stan Pollock. Alan Mercill. Sam Frye. Ron Clcmcnson SECOND ROVV-Dorothy Bowers, Barbara Marshall. Shirley Bissoncttc, loan Rapoporr. jane Parry. Pal Nanglc. Dorothy Kcpplcr. lean Gray, Alberta Hoffman, Peggy Prnncr. Becky Zahm. Doris Llcwcllxn THIRD ROW-Elaine Caller, Fran Holtznian. Marx' Lou Daxis. Bonnie Baldwin, Gail Barlow, Iris Ollnim. loyrc Enqlcliart. loan l.,eitenbergei'. Ann White, Rosemary Balazick. Kathryn Eisarnan. Colctic Cromer FOURTH ROW-Lois Fit:Gcrald, Nanry Zabel. Nancy Sterling, Marilcrn Snyder. Dirk Gibbons, Clinton Bctz. Toni liarrics. Pat Cor- nelius. Carolyn Clark, Nancy Linden, Barbara Hahn, joan Bezrk The Yodler staff of '53 was led through a very successful year by the editor-in-chief. Gail Haffner, and her capable managing edi- tor, Iames Krider. Ioe Camut and Arlene An- keny were the business managers, and Pat Apryle, Lois Hannum, Ardythe Edwards, and Sidney Kaminsky were the page editors. Ralph London, the photo editor, is to be compliment- ed for the excellent pictures this year. The board and the staff worked together to pro- duce an interesting and entertaining paper. f h h h Lcft ro riqht-lim Kridcr manaqinq cditor lee Camul Ai'li-uv An- HGUGSS the Ghost WCS 0119 0 f 9 ig ' im, h..si.iN maviagcrsglliail iiatrm. Qiiifofl signin-Q. cttw, if., lights of this year's Yodler. Outlines of faces of a senior boy and girl were printed above phrases which described those seniors. One had only to fill in the first letter of each phrase and the seniors' names were spelled out. This column was cleverly written by Pat Bellak. Klinc. make-up editors Another addition, Suggestions for Westy, was a completely new, unique, and humor- ous method of writing an editorial. The column was introduced in the form of a letter from witty Basil Gutenwarfer, who resides in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Gutenwarfer, is in reality one of our il- lustrious juniors, namely, Sidney Kaminsky, the author of this feature. All school events were adequately covered by both the photo and news staff of the Yodler. Particular acclaim must be paid to the board for their successful attempt to keep the recent news before the students of Westy, and to Miss Margaret Greer for her advice and help. The Yodler staff can be proud of turning out a Well organized paper, and the class of '54 can expect to publish a praiseworthy yearbook. l7lRS'l' ROXN'-lcfl to right-lf'i'rx' Klcinsriilw Nt-d hlaliin. lvflrcv iilusrcr. lm' Cainut. Dirk llnilslmiii, 'linux Salcni Slim K.ivvimsLx'. l.ulx Colbert. Sid K.-iniiiislxv, Ralph l.ondon, Lvslir Kota, SIL-phvn Gcitv. SECOND ROVV-Barbara l.chman. Pal lluntcr, Inannc Biandiim PM Apivlc. Innci Liviiigsmn. Dirk Ciii'gm'v. Dsl Glam. Doris lliiddlr, livs Klint, Robert lfwald. Shirlev Baum. Marilvn Franke. Nancx l'lomv.aL THIRD ROVV-Gail Haffnrr. Carol Allshoiisc-, Iiinu Croxrlcv. Rusriuzirv Miclclland Pat Bcllalx, lVl.irilvu Alwiiw, lim Kridvr, Ddxiil llcrimq. loycr VV'illiams. Indy Bloom, Connie Mrlluqh, Brckv VN'illiamson. FOURTH ROVV-lovin Sliver, Arie-nc Ani-xcnv, Ardythc Edwards, Carol Kahl, Anna Marie Puma. Rilla lo llarrison, Pal Smith. lmlv l.mi-lin. Arlcnc Olwr. Lois Gillen, Exon SCl'ior, loaniic Roberts. Loi: Hatiriiilii KEY CLUB Meet the Key Club of l952-53l Led by their president, Nino Incardona, and Mr. Phillips, faculty advisor for the club, Westmont's only scholastic honor society OnCe CIQCUH P1'0Ved to be one of the most active groups in the school- Nino, as president, Was very ably assisted by Dave Diamond, vice-president, Leroy Wil- liams, secretary, Bill Marley, treasurer, and Don Gallagher, president of the Board of Di- rectors. The other members of the board are OFFICERS-left to right-Leroy Williams, secretary: Bill Marley, MGTCIII, SGHIOI' class, Arthur Zobel, lunl-or treasurer: Don Gallagher, president of the board of directors: Dave Diamond, vice-president: Nino lncarciona, president CIUSS, and Ron Marley, SOphOII1OI'e CIGSS. Throughout the year many prominent businessmen spoke to the club. Some very interest- ing subjects Were brought to light during these talks. The Key Club in its regular Thursday meetings planned many projects lor each month. Some of these were a definite aid to the community. In October the club sponsored a book and magazine drive for the patients at the Cresson Sanatorium. In November they bought complete Thanksgiving dinners for three unfortunate fami- ilies in the district. In December the twenty-five club members sent Christmas cards to a cere- bral palsy victim. In Ianuary the Key Club held its annual dance which was a great SUCCGSS fiI1G1'1CiCIl1Y C1 otherwise. Also in Ianuary plans were made for the second Career Day. March b1'011Qht the Key Club play. In April occurred the Key Club's last service to the school, the presentation of Career Day, a bi-annual affair. Many representatives from various fields talked to the entire senior high school about their plans after high school. lt was very favorably received by students and teach- ers alike. nd SOTEIOIYI ROVV'-left to right-Howard Picking. Dave Sloughfv, Howard Stark, Lrn Stcpt. lim Kridcr. Oscar Zolhc. Gcorflc SPCUCC on ar cv SECOND 'ROW-Ralph London. Dirk Hartshorn. Nino lncardona, Dick Gibbons. Tony Salem, Dave Diamond. Don Varner, left Glasser THIRD ROW-Bill MaQuilken, Gerald Owens, Don Gallagher, Art Zobel, Leroy Willianis, Sid Kaminslcy, Alan Merrill, Bill Marley BOTTOM ROVK'-left tn right-Barbara Lehman, Shirley Baum, loan Biandlno. Sallx' Gore, Becky Zahm. Roberta Ewald, Barhara Mar- shall, lackie Prosser. lris Kline. Pat Aprvle. Ellen Kane. Dorothv Buxxcrs. Donna Ream. Marilyn Franke, and Nancv Homvak SECOND ROVN'fG.ul liaffner, loanne Sclxch, Marv Esther OSnllix'an. Marv Lou Dans. Marilvn Alwine, Marv Ann Luedelxe, Gail Barlow. loycr VVilliams. lovce Sliver. loan Rapnport. ludv Bloom, Arlene VVitl-roslty. Connie Mcflugh. Becky Williamson, and Sue Barnett 'l'l'llRD ROVV-Doris Haddle, Iran Grav. lane Parrv. Colette Cromer, Kathryn Eisaman, Fran Holtzman. Pat Bellak. Bonnie Balelwin, Gail Thomas, Ann VVh1re, Rosalie McClelland. Pal Naugle. Elaine Caller. Rosemary Balaziuk, Dorothy Keppler. lane! Livingston FOURTH ROVN'-Shirlcv Bissontttu. Alberta Hoffman. Lois Hannum, Iunc Burgess, loan Bezeli. Lois Fit:Gerald. Arlene Ankenv, Lois Gillt-n, loanne Roberts. Nancv Zabel, loan Leitt-nhcrger. Barbara Hahn. lovcc Engleharr, lris Olhum. Pat Hunter FIFTH ROVV-Carol Violf, Carol Allshouse. Ardvtht' Eduards. Nanfv Linden, Carolyn Clark. Rilla In Harrison, Pat Cornelius. Pat Smith Marileen Snvclcr, lutlx Loveiov, lover Metroka, Carol Kahl. Anna Nlariv Puma, Exon Srhor. Arlenv Olwr The Y-Teens had G Very SL1CCeSSf1-ll year with one of the largest memberships ever recorded in W.-U. Y. It never could have been such a success if it had not been for the constant help of Mrs. Good and Miss Long as advisors. The thirty-one seniors felt a little sorry for the fifty-one juniors who were able to have only one day of initiation. The formal Y-Teen initiation ceremony was an impressive candle-light service held in the auditorium. In November the club sent seventy-two candy bars to the annual Chocolate for Europe drive. At Christmas time, the club decided to help a needy family.With each member bringing a can of food and the Hi-Y donating a turkey, the club was able to bring a little sunshine to OFFICERS-left to right-Marv Ann Luerleke. x Linden. secrerarv: Pat Cornelius, president: Becky Zahm, program chairman: Colette Cromer. lntcr-cluh Council r Rapoport, treasurer: Barbara Lehman. S 5 assistant p Cv-president: Nancv epresentative: loan roqram chairman a needy family. When We had left the food at their house, We felt that we had fulfilled an- other aim of the club, that of aiding the un- fortunate. Following the Somerset game in basket- ball, the Y-Teens held a drag dance which was a great success. The Y-Teens presented another well remembered assembly, giving a fashion show for the student body. The successful year with Pat Cornelius, president, Mary Ann Luedeke, vice-presidentg Nancy Linden, secretary, Ioan Rapoport, treas- urerg Colette Cromer, Inter-club Council repre- sentative, and Barbara Lehman, assistant pro- gram chairman, was brought to a close with the election of new officers tor the next year. BO'lUl'OlVl ROVV-loft to right-Nanfv Hnnivak, Shirlvv Baum, Gail Hallner. Peggy Priilicr. Connie lVlCl'lugh, Anna Maris Pninu, Carol Kahl, Gail Barlow, ludv Bloom, Bucky Vwlilliarnstwn. luannf Selich, Ellrn Kane Donna Ream SECOND ROVV-lovcc Mctrolxa, Daxc Sloughfv. George Spruce. Len Stept, liloxtl Santoro. Clinton Bctz. Dick Gibbons. Daw llcrrmg. Stem' Gcttv, Omar Zulhc. Del Glat:, Rilla lo llarrlstiri THIRD ROW'-Dirk Hartshorn. Ralph London, Tony Sdlvrn Nino lniarrlona. l.crov NY1llmms Arr Znhel, Stan Pollork. Don Fatciani. Gcnrgr Cush, Bill Marlcv. lim Connor. Pure Sloan THE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB This year the Photography Club grew in strength and membership during its eleventh year ol existence. A full schedule ot activities was planned by the club under the direction of Dick Gibbons, president, and Iudy Bloom, secretary-treasurer, and under the guidance ot Mr. Hol- man and Mr. Mcllnay, the advisors. In the absence ot the president, Peggy Pruner, conducted the meetings. Carol Kahl was program chairman. The meetings took place in the audion every third Wednesday. At the first meeting all senior high students Were invited to join it they had access to a camera and Were willing to take two snapshots a month ot school activities to be used in the Yodler or Phoenician and to pay dues. The club sponsored several outside activi- ties some of the I-most prominent Were the xicc-president: Carol Kahl. program Chairman: lntlx Bloom. sccrv- ' tarv-treasurer OFFlClfRS-lclt lv right-Dick Gibbons, prrsidvnt: llvgqx' Prunvr seasonal hikes, alter which there were con- ...... K tests using pictures taken on the hikes. Cash prizes were given to the Winners. After the In- diana game the club held a dance. A party was planned later in the year, Refreshments were served and a local guest speaker was present to talk on the subject ol photography. A darkroom Was set up and some new equipment purchased for those interested in developing their own pictures. BOTTOM ROVV-left to right-Donna Ream. lrif Kline, Barham Marshall, Bertie Ewald, Carol Allshousc. lcmnnc Selich. Cnnnic McHugh. Bccky Vklillianison. Cvail l'laffncr, Pat Aprvlc, Shirlcv Baum, Barbara Lehman SECOND ROVK'-lcrry Klrxnsrnh, Pat Bcllak, lndv Bloom, Loi- Hannum. Arlcnc Ankenv, Anna Marie Puma. Tom Sisk. Lois Gillcn. Gail Thnnias, loan Rapoporr, lovcc Srixcr, lnvrc NN'illiarns THIRD ROVVfllowic Stark, lulin Zappa. lnvcu Mcrroka. lumix' Loxcioy, Davc Diamond Dick l'larrsl-iorn, Pat Snnrh. Sid Kannnskv, lrffrcv Glasser, Carolvn Clark. Nanfv Zolvcl FOURTH ROVV-Daxc Slnuqlitv, lim Kridcr, Dick Gibbons. Alan Nlrrrill, lfmorv Bezila, Gerald Owens, Dun Gallagher, Run Clcmcnsnn Clinton Brtz, Bill MaQnilkcn, Bob lanslicgo, 'llnm Harries BIOLOGY CLUB The Biology Club of l952-53 was an active organization in the school mainly because its very competent and likeable advisor, Robert Holman, made it clear that the club would be active or it Would be disbanded. The first measure of business Was the election of officers and the outcome of the election Was as follows: Emory Bezila, presidentg Ioan Rapoport, vice-presidentg Carolyn Clark, secretary-treasurerg Bill MaQuilken, program chairman, and Clinton Betz, reporter. The club sponsored a gym dance after the Allegany basketball game and with Moe and loanie at the entrance urging the spectators to enter for a dance or two, the evening resulted OFFICERS-let: tu right-Ernurv Bvzila. prcsulcnr: Clinton Bri: reporter: loan Rapaport. xivc-president: Carnlvn Clark. scrrcrarx trcasnrcr: Bill MaQnilken. proqrarn nhairman r ' in a smashing success both financially and so- cially. With the proceeds the club purchased a pair of birds which are encamped in Mr. Hol- man's room Where all Biology Club members can observe their habits and growth. In May of 1952 the prospective members and the old members of the club held their an- nual picnic in the park in Stackhouse Park. The club has never been recorded as having other than a marvelous time at these outings and l952 Was no exception. Extensive plans were made to insure the same success this year. In short, this year has been a highly suc- cessful one for the club and a wealth of fun for each member. CERMAN CLUB The 1952-53 German Club elected three able officers to lead the group for the year. Don Gallagher presided as president, Nancy Zobel filled the position of vice-president, and Colette Cromer Was elected secretary-treas- urer. Under the guidance of Miss Margaret Greer the club enjoyed many good times and, more important, the group learned many of the customs of the people Whose language it Was studying. A week before Christmas the members gath- ered in the Gudion to the annual Christ- Crorncr, sccrclary-trcasnrurg Don Gallagher, prcsident OFFICERS-lvft to right-Nancy Zulu-l, xice-president: Colcltc mas party. It was the privilege of the group to be able to record some of its favorite songs on a tape recorder. With Fraulein Greer directing them the students did exceptionally Well. Delicious refreshments were served, consisting of a German delicacy, marzipan, donated by Fraulein Greer, dozens of cookies baked by the other Frauleins of the club, ice cream and soft drinks. Gifts were exchanged in true German style and by the time the evening had come to cr close a feeling of good will prevailed among all present. Later in the year the club sent boxes of clothes to the parish of Pastor Hennig in Heidel- burg and because of having their names on the parcels, many of those in the club who had contributed received letters of thanks from the grateful German people. It is a certainty that in years to come the students who were a part of the l952-53 Ger- man club will look back and realize what knowledge Was gained and fun was had by being a member. w BO'l l'OM ROVK'-lcft to r1ghtfDnnn.x Rrarn. Bertie Exxalrl. Cult-uc Cronwr. Alhcrm lloffnmn. Bcrlrx' VN'rll1.unsun. Cmrnrc Mrffngh, llrqqx' W Pruncr. Pat Bcllalft. Fran lloltzman, Pal Aprvlc. Beckv Zahnm. Barbara Lchman SECOND ROVV-Barham Hahn, Rosaliv McClelland. Carol Kahl. Nancv Zohul. Don Barnett. Daw: Slonghfv, Inn Krirlrr. lunv Snlcvn. Tom Harrxcs. George Spence. Carolvn Clark. Nano' Linden, Anna Marie Puma THIRD ROVV-Nino lncardona. Bill M.-1Qn1lken. Lerov VVilliarns. Clinton Bcrz. Stan Pollock. Don Gallagher. Art Zohel. Grorgv Crush. lim Connor. Bill Marley, Gerald Owvns. Dick Gibbons v BOTTOM ROW-left to right-Becky Zalim, Gail Haffner, Bill Lewis, Ralph London, Howie Stark, Dave Herring. Bill Heslop, Iris Kline, Shirley Baum SECOND ROVV-Elaine Callet, lovcc Stixvr. Gail Tlmnias. Lois Fitzflvrzilnl. lfvon Schor. lnmnnc Roberts, Arlcnr Ankenv, l.ms llaniiunu. lunc Burgess. Marv Esther O'Sullixtm THIRD RUVV-Anlvlhv lfglxxurds, Rilla lu ll.ii'iisun, Nunn' Sli-ilinq, Pets- Sloan. lim lVln'kev, lhil Cornvlius, Dmitri.: Hi-iiin. luvu- M1-lrnlxa. l.uis Gillcn FRENCH CLUB The French Club during the year 1952 and l953 was efficiently directed by Mlle. Elaine Callet, the club president. Mlle. Pat Cornelius, the club secretary-treasurer, very ably recorded all business transactions in the minutes and also took charge of the club's financial obligations. Our club had cr helpful and considerate advisor in the person of Mlle. Theresa Caroff, under whose guidance many interesting meetings were held. A party, the social event of the year, was held in February. Iris Kline, Ardythe Edwards, Evon Schor, and Lois Gillen, supervised the serving of many delicious refreshments. Everyone had a pleasant evening playing innumerable French games under the direction of the enter- tainment committee. The members of this committee were Lois FitzGerald, Pat Cornelius, Gail Thomas, Mary Esther O'Sullivan, Arlene Ankeny, Bill Heslop and Howard Stark. Plans for a French assembly were made and a committee was appointed. The members of this committee were Elaine Callet, Pat Cornelius, Iune Burgess, Dick Mihelic, and Ralph London. girlcsiesiivflt it, fight-Pai C., .-ft sims, mf.-i..wi,-m.i.fe,, Ei,,,,,C A new activity was presented to the French Club this year. Members signed their names for pen pals. Taking charge of getting the names of those wishing a pen pal were Gail Haffner and Pat Cornelius. Club members were enthusiastic over the ability to correspond and exchange views and ideas with foreign stu- dents. a ct, presic en This year the French Club together with the other language clubs sponsored a gym dance held after one of the basketball games. All those who attended the dance enjoyed it tre- mendously and more important, the clubs real- ized a tidy profit. SPANISH CLUB La Clase de Espanol in the spring of last year unanimously elected Senor Alan Mercill as its chief executive and Senorita Barbara Marshall to take over in the absence of Senor President. Se- norita Ioan Rapaport Was chosen to take notes at the meetings and Senor- ita Mary Ann Luedeke was selected as treasurer. This club together With the French and German clubs sponsored a gym dance after the Alumni basketball game early in Ianuary. Everyone en- joyed himself and the affair was a great success. Early in February the club held its annual party. No one who Was present Will ever forget it. A meal consisting of chile con carne, saltines, and milk was served. After the hearty meal the members played Spanish games, the most significant being the Pinata. The Pinata was filled with gifts to be presented to Los Amigos. To complete the evening cookies, ice cream, and soft drinks were served. The party Was a tremendous success. Even the junior members enjoyed it--everything, that is, except the initiation, which was doing the dishes. The senior members enjoyed Watching the initiation immensely, having gone through it themselves OFFICERS-left to right-Alan Merrill, prt-sitlvnli Marv Ann Lttenltrkc, twins' urcr: Barbara Marshall. vicv-president: Ioan Rttpoptmrt, sccretarv the previous year. , Under the able guidance of Miss Theresa Caroff, the enjoyable and successful year. BOTTOM ROVV-lr-ft to right-Mattlvn liranlte, Ioan Rapaport. Shirluv Bissoncrtt-, Iutlx Allshousc. jcan Gray, Barbara Marshall. jackie Prosser Spanish Club experienced a most Bloom. Marv Ann l.m-tlclw. loanne Sclrclt. Carol SECOND ROVV-Bill Lewis Iris Olhnm. Ioan Lettcrihcrqvr, Stexc Getty, Pat Smith, lutlv Lovejov. john Zoppa. Gail Barlow Ann Whtte, loyce Williams THIRD ROW-Ietf Glosse-r. jim Salam, Alan Merrill, Iim Shaffer. Don Facciani. Stan Pollock, lfartx Mann, Sam Kamimlsv. Bowl Plummer. Dave Diamond QQ? M 1 M ,QQ OFFICERS-left to right-Barbara Hahn, president: loan Bezelc. vice-presidcnt: Barbara Marshall, secretary-treasurer, Lois Gillen and Ardyihe Edwards, coachairrnen The above name is one accomplish- ment of this year's activities. Previous to this, the organization was known as the Girls' Gym Club. There had been a suggestion that the club be given a new name and since several other schools have a G. A. A., as it is com- monly called, the Westy girls de- cided upon this, The Girls' Athletic As- sociation, as its new name. The club's activities were capably handled by the president, Barbara Hahn, who was assisted by Ioan Be- zek, the vice president, and Barbara Marshall, the secretary-treasurer. The sport schedules and points were drawn up by the co-chairmen Ardythe Edwards and Lois Gillen. Both girls did a splendid job and they deserve much Credit, The basketball games were refereed by the officers, who also gave instruction to other girls who wished to become referees. The competition was keen in the tournaments. The singles in the badminton tournament was Won by Marion Wood, and the doubles were won by Ioyce Englehart and Arlene Ober. The ping-pong tournament was won by Donna Beam, while Nancy Linden took the honors in archery. The deck tennis tournament was won by the juniors. The girls thank Miss Elizabeth Greer, the advisor, who gave so willingly of her time and effort for the betterment of the club. She attended all the meetings and gave many worthwhile suggestions in the club's interest. BOTTOM ROW'-left lo right-Marilyn Franke. Iam-t Livingston, Becky Zahm. Pat Aprvlu, Dulrie' Mulkry. Peggy Primer. Emily ffrisa man, Ioan Holtzman, Barbara Marshall, Barrie Ewald, Barbara Lehman, Doris Llewellyn SECOND ROVV-lean Gray, Carol Allshouse, Pat Bellak, Colette Cromer. Pai Naugle, Ioyce VVilliams, Fran Holtzrnan. Kathryn Eisaman, Alberta Hoffman, Kathleen Daugherty. loan Rapaport. Shirley Bissonette. Eileen Vickroy THIRD ROW-Delores Latos, lane Gallagher, lris Olhum. Iovre Englchart. Barbara Hahn, Lois Fit:Gerald, Nancy Zabel. Ioan Leiten herger, Ioan Bezek, Marsha Salem, Mary Ann Luedelxe, Marlon VVood FOURTH ROW-Ioanrie Roberts, Lois Gillen, Ardythe Edwards, Anna Marie Puma. Carol Kahl. ludv Loveioy, Marilcsn Snyder. Carolyn Clark, Rilla Io Harrison, Donna Hinclcs, Nancy Linden, Even Schor. Arlene Ober BOTTOM ROW-left to right-lack Erisman, George Spence, Ken Campbell, loe Bolha. Bolt Robson, Ralph Young, Bch Havyer, Ron How tl SECETND ROW-Frari Grech, lim Connor, Len Marshall, Harry Mann, Clinton Bott., Bill Marley, 'l'onv Salem, Alan Merrill, lohn Zappa 'l'HlRD ROVV-Don liarciani. Stan Pollock. Ar! Zoliel. Dirk Mihelir, Don Gallagher, George tfush, Lemv Willianif -1-..n-gi.-.Qtr-f-yr,-m.w,.mr -4-is,,m-57.-1'-T . ., . M., ,. , B YS' W CLUB The annual initiation was held in the school gymnasium under the watchful eye of Coach Engh. The new members being admitted Were: Art Zobel, Stan Pollock, Harry Mann, lim Con- ner, Ralph Young, Leroy Williams, Ron Howard, George Spence, Ioe Bolha, Bill Marley, Don Fac- ciani, George Cush, Clinton Betz, Iohn Zoppa, Alan Mercill, Ken Campbell, Tony Salem, and lack Erisman. At this initiation the new officers were also elected. Len Marshall, president, Art Zobel, vice- presidentg Don Gallagher, secretary-treasurer, and Fran Grech, sergeant-at-arms. The club scheduled a gym dance following the Conemaugh Township basketball game. The Student Council designated the fourth Wednesday of every month as the meeting day for the club. An important matter of business discussed was the one concerning the issuing of let- ters to boys Who had not actually earn OFFICERS-left to right-Francis Grech, sergeant-al-arms: Lex Marsh.ll, p es' ed In order to enter the W dent: Don Gallagher, secretary-treasurerg Art Zohel. vice-presillenl l I I a boy must have played at least fifty- one per cent of the quarters in football and basketball games, and fifty-one per cent of innings played in baseball. To get a letter in track, a boy must earn at least five points in a standard meet. For the first time, letters were also issued for golf. Also discussed was the possibility of having two initiations, one in the Winter for the boys receiving their let- ters in football, and one initiation in the spring for the boys receiving their letters in basketball, baseball, and track. FIRST ROVV-Arlene Otter, loyce Englehart, loannc Brze-lc. Barbara Hahn, Lois Gillen SECOND ROVV-Marry Ann l.nrclelw, Colm-tu' Croinvr, Nancy Linden, Kathryn Elsuimm The Girls' W Club is an organization composed ot the leading girl athletes ot W.-U. Y. The club consists entirely ot girls Who have received a letter by taking part in intramural ath- letics. The officers tor this year's club Were: Ioyce Englehart, president, Nancy Linden, vice-presi- dent, and Mary Ann Luedeke, secretary-treasurer. There are numerous types of sports in which our girls can participate. The individual sports include archery, badminton, and ping-pong. The team sports are deck-tennis, basketball, volley- ball, and mushball. For any girl to receive a letter, she must have earned a total ot 450 points by playing in any of the sports mentioned. The number ot points needed for a letter is 5l per cent of the amount possible to be earned. A system tor awarding points Was instituted by the club when it began and has been used ever since. ln individual sports the girl who Wins the tournament receives l00 points and the next three highest girls receive 50 points. In OFFICERS-left ro right-lovce Englchart, president: Marv Ann Lncdeke. team Sports each n-lernber of the team secretary-treasurer: Nancy Linden, vice-president mf that Wins a tournament receives l00 points and all members of the other teams receive 50 points. Any girl Who earns a letter then continues Working tor a chevron, re- ceives the highest honor a girl can achieve in the club. Miss Elizabeth Greer, the advisor, and physical education instructor, help- ed greatly with many problems that arose, and is entitled to a great amount of credit tor helping to make the club a success. HI-Y As in past years the Hi-Y has done its ut- most to create, maintain, and extend through- out the school and community high standards ot Christian character. The officers of the Hi-Y for l952-53 were Ron Howard, president, Del Glatz, vice-presi- dent, George Spence, secretary, Tony Salem, treasurer, Rudy Goettlicher, sergeant-at-arms, and Leslie Kota, chaplain. Mr. Mannion acted as the club's advisor. The Hi-Y was represented in Student Coun- cil by its president, Ron Howard, and was - - - OFFICERS-l'ft to right-Tonv Salem. treasurer: Del Glarz, vice- recognized by the council as an organized pf.-,it1.'m. Rtfn Hott-grit, pmttifnr. George Spence, sm-eta.-V. Ruilv Gnctllichcr. wrgeant-at-arrns: Ll-slie Kota, chaplain club. At one of the regular monthly meetings the club members appointed Ken Campbell and Clarence Sivits as representatives to the Hi-Y council, which rnet once a month to discuss the activities of the clubs throughout the district. The council was always helpful with its sugges- tions which helped immeasurably to improve the Clubs' activities. The club was active in aiding the needy in the community and one of its more charitable deeds was the donation of a turkey to a poor family at Christmas. This year, as in previous years, the club entered a team in the Greater Iohnstown basket- ball league. The players who made up the team were Clarence Sivits, Pete Sloan, George Spence, Roger Hammond, Dick Gregory, Ken Campbell, Francis Grech, and lim Connor. The boys, although not the best players in the district, had a fine time competing with the other Hi-Y groups. The club sponsored a gym dance after the Westmont-Windber basketball game on February 5. BOll0llOlVl ROW'-left lu r1ghl4Bill Lvxxls Dirk Gregnrv, Gcurgt- Spemu. Del Glalz. Howard Stark, lcrrv Klmnslub. Run Howard, Roger Hammond SECVOND ROW-Kern Campbell, Tum Sisk. Dau' Diamond, Nino lmardona 'llony Salem, Sid Kammrkv. Rudv Goerrllchvr, lack Colbert. Leslie Kota THIRD ROW-bani Kaminskv, George Cush, Stan Pollork, Art Zabel. Don Facclani. lim Connor. Bill Marley. Pete Sloan BO'l l'OlVl RCVV-left In right-Nancy Sterling, Arlene Anlcenv, Pat Nauulc. Iudv Loxayox. lVlzirx' Alice Lawson, Barbara Marshall. s 7 - fran lrrav, Colette Cromvr. lat Lornellus SECOND ROXN'-Susan lfulrivariri Kathy Flctlwuxslcrrx. Dnmrhv Bmxvxw. Marx Ann Mallmson Marqxu Fmlcv, Pax Llrhan Iris Poqal, Shnrlvv liissunette, lean An Bridges. lackii' Prosscr. Ylxlan Reese, fails Nr-lull Alberta Hoffman ' 'lllfllilll ROVV-Bfnv ltlzlxowslxv, Linda Wfatluus, loan Rapaport, lows XV1llxams Paul Carl-iaugh. Xxouue DcFreshn Carol Kahl, Rose- mars Balazicls. Marilyn Alwlnc. Arlene VVitl4oxxslxv, Ste-xv VVall1nq, lark Nlrllnav l7Olll2'lqH ROVV-Barlmru Frvc Mike Merrolaa, Bull Good. Tom Marshall. Bill VVagnar. Rav Nvwtorncx, Carolvn Clark, Kvn Beatty, Run Nlfllvr, Nancy l.lndt'n, lunlv l.in'dCli6 l:ll:'l'lf ROVV-Anclv fllawhzili, Flovrf Santoro Sum llrve, Don Kuval. Hill lVlaQ11ilkQn. Rogvr llarlvss, Ron Gombar. Dick Hirrl, Rim Kunal, PM Smith lm' Cmnul Bula Balm Again this year, the band of Westmont-Upper Yoder High School gave a splendid account- ing of itself both at the home football games and at the away games. Their precision marching and many clever exhibitions at half time were a sight to behold. Their excellent Work was at- tributed to the skillful direction of Mr. Edmund D. Horner and the ability of the head majorette, Barbara Marshall, both of whom put much of their time and effort into the activities of the band. The band could be counted on to march in any parade. The familiar red and grey uni- forms were seen in the following parades: the HCIHOW6-Srl PCU'CId9S iI1 Westmont Gnd dOW1'1fOWn, the Armistice Day parade, and the Memorial Day PCITGCIS. The band WCIS awarded the top Cash prize in the Halloween parade downtown for being the best band in uniform. At the close of the football season. Mr. Horner and the band began Wcjfkiflg for the Concert in the Spring, dent: Bill MaQu1ll-ren. student ilirrrtor. loan Raoopmr. Quartermaster 0l:lJlCl'fRS-left ru right-Lvrov Xvilllamf, presi- Which was a huge success and a credit to the band's efforts. lVlAlORli'lvllESflefl Io right-lurfv Lovelov. lVlarv Aliu' lnlwsori Barbara Marshall, lean Grav CHORUS As in previous years the mixed chor- us of Westmont-Upper Yoder High School once again succeeded in hav- ing a successful year. Under the com- petent direction ancl instruction of Mr. Ackley, the chorus not only was able to learn to sing many different types of songs, but also was able to ac- quire experience in reading music. Twice a Week the chorus Would as- semble in the auditorium to practice the compositions. A very unique meth- od was used for learning songs. Huge charts with the lyrics and notes were Left to right-Mr. Ackley, Linda Watkins and Marion Wood, accompanists made MISS Anna Mary Rach' Mr' Ackley's secretary, and Mr. Ackley. These were then placed on the stage Where all the chorus members could see and read them easily. Mr. Ackley also gave much pleasure to the chorus and student body by holding several group singing assemblies, in which both the senior and junior high participated. The accompanists this year Were Linda Watkins and Marion Wood and they both carried out their duties capably and efficiently. By the time spring arrived, the chorus was quite ready for its annual concert Which was a splendid success. Some of the most beautiful songs Were: Bless This House, Skip to My Lou, The Night is Young, It's A Me, Oh Lord, Iacob's Ladder, I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray, Goodnight Beloved, The Lord's Prayer, and Give Me Your Tired Your Poor. The solos were sung by Nancy Zobel, Dick Mihelic, Ioyce Englehart, Iris Kline, lim Krider and De- lores Little. Many other novelty songs also contributed to the success of the spring concert. Every chorus member Wishes to thank Mr. Ackley because he gave each of them so many hours of joy and pleasure. FIRST SOPRANOS: BOTTOM ROW-left to right -Doris Llewellyn, Ioanne Ca- sale, Marilyn Franke, Vivian Reese, Barbara Lehman, Emily Erisman, Sue Barnett, Bar- bara Fritz. Nancy Homyak SECOND ROW - Shirley Baum, Gail Haffner, Carol Studeny, lean Ann Bridges, Rosemary Balazick. lane Par- ry, Mary lane Fabo, Ellen Kane, Pat Apryle, lanet Liv- ingston THlRD'ROW-Marjorie Shellhammer, Cynthia Harris, Carol Wolf, Anna lane Young, Mary Ann Luedeke, lanice Koontz, Alberta Hoffman, Kathleen Daugherty, Dorothy Keppler FOURTH ROW-loan Bezek, Carol FitzGerald, Carol Fair- child, Delores Little, Marileen Snyder, Carolyn Clark, Bar- bara Cohen, Ginger Harrigan, Lois FitzGeralcl, Gail Barlow ALTOS. BOTTOM ROVV-left tu right -Barhara Marshall, lean Gray, Daniral Sixits. loan Hnltzman. Marv Kay Melnilx Duleie Mulkey, loan Nauqle. Barbara Burkett, Shirlex B15- -onettc SECOND ROVV-Arlene Vx'it- lxmx-lxv. lurly Bloom, Iris Ol- hum, Connie McHugh, loyce Stixer, loan Rapoport, Mari- lyn Alwine, Pat Naugle. Fran Holtiman THIRD ROVN'floyee Engle- hart, lune Burgew, Marsha Salem, Donna Hinck-. Arlene Anlxeny, Lula llanttum. frail Thomas, Rtwalie McClelland. Becky Zahm FOURTH ROVV-loanne Roh- vrtf, Anna Marie Punta Rilla lo Harriann, Angela Nlarwhall, Pat Smith, Carol Kahl. Lois Gillen. Arlene Ober, Exon Schm SECOND SOPRANOS: BOTTOM ROW-left to right -Wanda Oher, Shirley Liv- ingston, Inanne Bianelino, Dorothy B o w e r s, Shirley Weigel. Roberta Ewalcl, lune Crowley, Shirley Yernaux, Donna Krabel, Pat Hunter, Betty Baldwin SECOND ROW-Eileen Vickroy, Elaine Callet, Mary Lou Davis, Carol Allshouse. Becky Williamson. Patty Bel- lalt, Mary Eather O'Sullivan, Ioanne Selich, Iris Kline, Peggy Primer, Eleanor Pour- ron. Doris Haddle THIRD ROW-Delores Latos, Marion Wooel, Colette Crom- er, Bonnie Baldwin, Kathleen Cunningham. Kitty Ann Grif- fith, Betsy Walker, Linda Watkins, Kathryn Eisaman, Ann White, Ianet Boring, loyfe Williams FOURTH ROVV-lane Gal- lagher. Lillian Harshherger. Donna Wingard, Ardy Ed- wards, Nancy Zabel. ludy Loyetoy. Pat Cornelius, Nancy Sterling, Donna Beam, Nancy Linden, Ioan Leitenherger, Barbara Hahn BOYS' CHORUS: BOTTOM ROW-left to right lay Rinebolt, Sl-tip Picking, Ron Reitz. Don Koyal, Merle Keppler, lim Krieler. Charles Wertz, Len Stept, Stexe Walling SECOND ROW-Floyd San- toro. Tom Williama, Sid Kam- insky. Nino lncardona. Ron Koyal, Sam Frye, Sam Kam- iiwky, Tonv Salem, Boh Mi- helir THIRD ROW - Gerald Owens, Leroy WilliamS, Art Zohel. Dick Mihelic, Don Gallagher, Stan Pollock. Len- nie Marahall, limmv Connor, Clinton Bet: BOTTOM ROVV-lvl: in rigln-lean Gray. Iris Olbnm SECOND ROVV-Mary Lon Dans, Mnrilecn Snyder, Pcqgv f'rnnci', llnxxziril Stark. Nancy Zoluel, Bruin' Znhm, Bzirlmrfi lfulin, Caro- lyn Clark THIRD ROW-Dori Gzilleighci' lim Cfminor, Nancy Linden, Toni lfai'rirs, Dirk Mihclic, Bill lVfaQuilkcn. Sliirlcv Bissouicllv. Alan Mor- cill. Clinton Bct: SENIOR PLAY This year, as in past years, Miss Allendorfer again did an excellent jolo of casting and di- recting the senior class play Father of the Bride, a three-act comedy by Caroline Franke. Despite the obvious difficulty of casting a fifteen character play from a field of applicants of fifty-odd, Miss A. las she is more Commonly knownl deserves praise for her appropriate selections. STAGE CREW' - uloilukiw - Alun Mrixill. lim Salcln, lcff Hahn. Oscar Zollw. Dirk lfartsliorn, 'Ilona Sisk, Kcn Campbell, Ron Howard, Tom lfarrics Miss Peggy Allendorfcr Perhaps the most diffiCL1lt of the characterizations was that of Mr. Banks, the main character and the father of the bride, who was portrayed by Clinton Betz. With the aid of a strong C011- stitution, a healthy voice, and an able supporting Cast, Clinton played his part excellently. His understanding wife was portrayed by Carolyn Clark and their young sons, Ben and Tommy, were acted by Tom Harries and Howie Stark. Kay, the beautiful bride, was Nancy Zobel and her ever- loving fiance was Dick Mihelic, as Buckley Dunstan, who had every girl in the auditorium swoon- ing. With such wonderful leads, how could any play be anything but colossal? The supporting roles were taken by Barbara Hahn, the Bank's maidg Shirley Bissonette, Mr. Bank's secretaryp Nan- cy Linden, Ben's girl friend, Bill MaQuilken, Tommy's buddyg Becky Zahm, the Catererg Peggy Pruner, the caterer's assistant, lim Connor and Don Gallagher, moving meng Marileen Snyder, a dressmaker, and Alan Mercill, the florist's delivery boy, each of Whom gave an excellent per- formance. The success of this great production was further aided by the student direction of Iean Gray and the prompting of Mary Lou Davis and Iris Olbum. Many thanks are also extended to Mrs. Wineman for her invaluable assistance in the make-up room and to Mr. Horner for his love- ly wedding music. The beautiful stage setting was the result of the efforts of the property committee and Mrs. Leonard Olbum, who so kindly offered her services in arranging the furniture. Mr. Banks ....,. Mrs. Banks ...... Tommy Banks .... Ben Banks ..... Kay Banks ......... Buckley Dunstan Delila ................. Miss Bellemy ....r CAST CLINTON Bsrz CAROLYN CLARK Howu: STARK TOM HARRIES NANCY ZOBEL DICK MIHRLIC BARBARA HAHN SHIRLEY BIssoNI:'r'rI: Buzz Taylor ........ ..... Peggy Swift ..... Madame Monet Mabel ............... Red ...... Pete ........... Tim's Man ....... Mrs. Pulitski ....... ....... BILL MAQUILKEN NANCY LINDEN BECKY ZAHM PEGGY PRUNER DoN GALLACHER IIM CONNOR ALAN MI-:RCILL MARILEEN SNYDER I ES Xi' XR XX K Rx 43. m Xxx xmuwx, Us-N X115 Q W QXKX W xxsi K vm Www SE? Xxx xkwfafz is f as W1 gun- WT' 'inf I 'fs ' mekwww,M E. -5 gmwwmamwm-:-: N , .... , 1 Q W..:M ' 5. A x 5 'El J W - -.-.-.,..,. : ., 35. wg , X , Nagy . ,www A 355' K sw' 4 5552? 53 Ei 5:45 ATHLE , 1, rr I ' f4 ,gr4z14M r XX 5 X QQ? gf ML' AMD 12 ,Sig 1 .55 1 Q Q wx .....,f - M E Zyz A AM MMM? ,RW ,N A Vw, 4' 1 nw M 1 if 'K , ,. ' a e ,wall-Q, l'ICS E 1 me Y rar f - N , Kg : , Q ' 2.21 -1 1 Q X Q'ff yf 'X jj rum.. . ..-- Y.l..--1- .. E - -T Y,--:TL-Ti - f-' T RACK HEET 5 T005-Y 'Q W 1 'Www Ferndale. MR. WILLIAM ASKEY Mr. Askey, as coach of the junior high football and basketball teams, has the job of teaching the games from the beginning to many of the boys. This requires on his part not only knowledge of the games but patience and steady practice. Mr. Askey's results this year were worthy of all his time and efforts. Both the football and the basketball teams emerged victorious in their re- spective leagues. The basketball team won seventeen consecutive victories. Both teams were undefeated. ln addition to junior high football and basketball Mr. Askey coached the senior high baseball team in l952, which proves his varied interest in the sports field. Mr. Askey is well liked by all those who know him, particu- larly the boys with whom he comes in contact during the sports season. sport seasons. Mr. Robert Mannion produced a better than average football team this year Although Westy lost four of the games, some only by small margins the boys had been well trained. Our opponents some of which Were top teams, were given a tough fight until the end of every game. Through the efforts of Mr Mannion the team Was kept in excellent physical condition Under his direction the team showed steady improvement resulting from hard work and keen spirit throughout the season His guidance and knowledge of the game led the team to victory over five schools, one of which was Westmonts chief rival Mr. Mollura backfield coach assists Mr Mannion with the senior high football squad He 1S new to the Westmont coaching staff this year but even in that little time he has gained the admiration of all In helping Mr. Mannion, especially in the backfield the boys re ceived more individual training and were in better shape to meet opposing teams We certainly hope Mr Mollura realizes our sincere appreciation and recognition of his friendly attitude toward football players and spectators alike. We hope he will be with us during many future MR. TOM PHILLIPS Mr. Phillips Works with Mr. Askey in coaching the junior high tootball and basketball teams. As partners Mr. Phillips and Mr. Askey have attained the goal for which all coaches strive. Their junior high teams this year won all of their games with the exception of one, where the game resulted in a tie. The junior high teams this year were the cream of the crop. May we have many more! Mr. Phillips, although new in the field of teaching and coaching, has contributed a great deal ot his time and patience to our school, and has been rewarded with deep admiration. THE CCDACHES MR. CARL ENGH Mr. Engh, basketball coach, had only one varsity veteran returning this season, but with daily practice the team developed with much success. Since this is the thirty-fifth year of coaching for Mr. Engh, his knowledge of the game is very extensive. His relationship with many of the boys whom he had coached as junior varsity play- ers in previous years added to the Warm atmosphere which prevails all times. He enjoys Working with the boys, and this alone makes the pleasure mutual for both him and the team. We recognize Mr. Engh as the coach of many great basketball teams in the past and hope he has many more to come. VARSITY FOOTBALL The 1952 Westmont-Upper Yoder team compiled the best record West- mont teams have registered for four years. They emerged from a hard fought season with five Wins and four losses. it The Hilltoppers started very slowly by losing the home opener to Cresson on a sweltering hot day, 38-U. The team made a fast comeback, however. MANAGERS-l'ft to right-Dave Grove. Nino lncarzlorm, Own: Zolhe. Ron ' ' ' lfowarcl, Del Gl:it:. Torn Sisli, Gvorgt' Spt-tru' and CI splrlted Club downed Richland's Rams 12-O in Windber Sta- dium. The following week the Scarlet and Gray traveled to Blairsville and came home sport- ing a hard earned I2-6 victory. Behind by a score of B-O at the half, the team returned to tie the game in the third quarter, and, with two minutes to play, pulled the game out of the fire on a Fuge to Williams pass. Westmont recorded win number three in easy style by beating a fairly big but not too ag- gressive Bedford aggregation, 31-0. One of the biggest surprises of the year was the sparkling play of the Hilltoppers against the highly favored Indians of Conemaugh Township. Although losing the game 25-21, Westmont made things mighty hot for the Townshippers. Following losses to Ebensburg and Indiana the Mannion-Mollura men traveled to Somerset and walked off with a 2U-U win. The strong Westmont ground attack was the feature of the game as Connor, Salem, Young, and Marshall all did some fine running. In the final game, the always thrilling duel with Ferndale, Westmont reached a perfect climax to a very successful season. The Hilltoppers surprised ct comparatively small Point Sta- dium crowd by whipping the favored Yellow Iackets I8-7. On the short end of a 7-6 score at inter- mission the Hilltoppers exploded for two touchdowns and completely controlled the game in the second half. Marshall, Young, and Connor did the scoring for Westmont. BOTTOM ROW-left to right-lot' Bolha, George Cush, lim Connor, Bill Marley, Dave Diamond, Boh Robson. Leroy Williiaitis, Len Marshall, Dick Mihelic Dun Gallagher. Harry Marin, Pete Sloan. Stan Pollock. Ralph Young SECOND ROVV-Leslie Kota, lack Colbert, Dick Vickrov. Rudv Goetrlichcr, Harold Fuge, Art Zohvl, Gerald Ovens. Tonv Salcni. Mike Villa, Clarence Sivits, Dick Suppes lack Erisman THIRD ROW-Ron Marley, Howard Pitking. George Griffith, Iav Demi, Barry St, Clair, Vincent Deldrank, Ron Huston. Nunzin Pollina. Torn Lear. lim Hemphill, Dick Gregorv, Francis Dalcv ' .Nami us., , FRONT ROW-left to right-Torw Salem. lim Connor, Nino lnfarcluna, Bill Marley SECOND RGXV-Don l7zu'cia1u. Sinn Pollork. Art Zolwl. Don Gallzxqlwr, I.vn Nlnrshall, Gvorqv -flush BASKETBALL This year's team in basketball, composed of Len Marshall, George Cush, Don Gallagher, Stan Pollock, Bill Marley, and Don Facciani, emerged from the regular '52-'53 season with a record of seventeen wins and five defeats. Nine of the Wins were in Tri-County competition and three of the defeats were also in the league. The other two defeats came at the hands of Al- toona High School and Iohnstown Catholic High School, after hard fought battles. The season started in high gear with the Somerset game in which our boys edged Somer- set 5l-5O in a tensely exciting contest on Somerset's home floor. lronically, the first defeat of Westmont at the hands of Ebensburg was also by a score of 5l-50. The following Tuesday, after having led Iohnstown during the entire game, the Westy team lost the heartbreaker in the last minutes of the game to their spirited opponents who swept on to cop the Tri-County League title. Several of the more highly exciting games included gan-les in Ilfg?lgl21l?Jitl?lgeE-Eggtzlrx right-Tom Sisk, Oscar Zoltvf. Clinton Bctz. which Westmont took the nod both times by consistently out-rebounding their taller op- ponents. The final Allegany game in Cum- berland, Md., ended in near hysteria when when the score tied 56-56, George Cush pushed in a one-hander from three-fourths the length of the court in the final seconds. After a dispute over whether Cush's basket had beat the final buzzer, the game was awarded to Westmont via the rule book. This year's team upheld Westmont's repu- tation of being one of the fastest scoring teams in the district. BOTTOM ROW-left to right-Bill Marley, Don Gallagher, Len Marshall, George Cush SECOND ROW-Don Facciani, Iim Connor, Stan Pollock BILL MARLEY- Biff -playrnaker. excellent set shot, played to win. DON GALLAGHER - Don -c e n t e r, controlled banking boards, fought hard to the end. STAN POLLOCK - Stush -guard, noted for his one--hand push shots from right side, excellent rebounder. IIM CONNOR - Hunch -reserve forward, good left-handed shot, kept everyone fighting for his position. DON FACCIANA - Cy -reserve forward, noted for his one-handed push shot from anywhere. LEN MARSHALL - Gum -forward, noted for his pivot playing, captain, when chips were down. always pulled through GEORGE CUSH- Goldie -forward, always seen scraping for the loose ball, great shot from left side of court, locker room clown. BOTTOM ROW-left to right-lim Thomas, lohn Zoppa. Francis Daley, George Spencc. Gforgc Bezck, Ted Ewalcl, Ken Campbell, Coach lohn Kovac SECOND ROVV-Coarh Williairi Askev. Tony Salem. Leslie Kuta. Alan Mcrcill. Don Gallaglwr, Sum Kaniinsky, lim Connor. Art Ri-car, Manager Clinton BMI BASEBALL On April l5, l952, Westmont's baseball team opened their season, entertaining Fern- dale at Price Memorial Field. Stan Pollock was on the mound for the Hilltoppers, and when the dust cleared, Westmont was on the short end of a five to four score. Succeeding games brought more losses and it was not until the last game against Franklin that Westmont came into its own and overwhelmed the lays, l8-3. The scores Were: Westmont ,i,,,,,,.,,, 4 Ferndale .,,, ,r,, 5 Westmont ,,,, ,i,,, 5 Ferndale Ai,,,, i,,.. 9 Westmont ,,,... 5 Iohnstown ,,,,, .... 7 Westmont .i,,r ,i,, l Indiana .,.,, 6 Westmont ,.,,.. 2 Indiana ,,,.c, ,.,. l 4 Westmont ,t,, ,,,,. l 8 Franklin ,,,., 3 Westmont c,......,,,. 6 Franklin .,...,.,........ 7 The Hilltopper's usual opening lineup consisted of Tony Salem on first base, George Spence at second base, Kenny Campbell, short stop, and Bill Marley third base. All were jun- iors except Salem, Who was a sophomore. In the outfield were Don Facciani, lim Connor, and Don Gallagher. Behind these three were lim Thomas and Francis Daley. The first three were juniors and Thomas and Daley were freshmen. Iohn Zoppa was the regular catcher, ably backed by Leslie Kota and Tom Sisk. The pitching chores were handled by Stan Pollock, Iim Connor, and Alan Mercill. All were juniors. The rest of the staff included Sam Kaminsky, a sophomore, Don Irwin and George Bezek, freshmen. The other members of the squad were Ierry Kleinstub, Ted Ewald, Ray Peterson, and Art Reese. Kleinstub was a sophomore and Ewald, Peterson, and Reese were seniors. The absence of hitting proved to be the downfall of the Hilltoppers, for they lost three games by only one run. The experience gained by the many underclassmen will be valuable, however, in the coming season of 1953. TRACK Westmont's track team should be on the up-grade tor 1953, since most of the boys were juniors and sophomores in 1952. Coaches Mike Mannion and Tom Phillips worked tirelessly each night to condition the boys. Westmont finds the competition very keen in the Class A Competition as the team really should be in the Class B Competition according to the enroll- ment ot the school. Westy gained a lot ot experience by entering in three meets at Cochran Iunior High School last year. The meets that they attended were the Iunior Pitt Meet, the Tri-County Meet, and the Coaches' Meet. The team showed that its vigorous conditioning was worthwhile when they met Rich- land Township in a dual meet. Although the home team lost the meet, almost every member scored points. The results of the competition were as follows: lack Erisman took two first place honors in the broad and high jumps, Williams, Owens, Dinehart, and Erisman were on the win- ning mile relay team, Iim Hemphill took second place in both the 220-yard dash and the IUU- yard low hurdles, Young and Erisman placed in the lUU and 400 yard dashes. Frye, Harries, and Boyer placed in the half-mile and mile runs, Mann and Zobel placed in the shot and discus throws, and Sloan, Bolha, and Colbert earned points in other events. Iack Erisman earned enough points to receive a letter. The track team will strive for improvement in l953 and with the co-operation of all the boys, the season should prove to be a great one. .JOTTOM ROW'-let! to right-Ralph Young. low Bolha. Sam Frvr. lark lirismzm. lark Colbert. Roger Hammond. Dave Bover, Ron l:loxvard, manager: Coach Tom Phillips 5ECOND ROVV-Count: Robert Nlannion, Tom Harries. Pere Sloan. Harry Mann. Luroy VVilliams. Art Zobel. Kermit Owens, Paul Dinehart JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Westmont's junior varsity basketball team coached by Carl Engh completed a highly suc- cessful campaign by compiling a record of sixteen wins and two losses. Off to a fast start the boys won their first seven games, but they then met with a strong Iohnstown five which over- powered them. The team won the five following games before facing Iohnstown again. Both teams were in top form during the highly exciting contest, but when the final whistle blew, Iohns- town had once again come out on top. Bouncing back from their defeat, the W.-U. Y. boys won their remaining four games to wind up a highly successful season. The players who made up the first team were Tony Salem, a level headed forward dead on left handed jump shots, Nino Incardona, a tricky forward who specializes in drive-in shots, Harold Fuge, a fast moving set shot artist, Nick Musulin, an easy going guard who consistently sinks one-handed push shots, and Art Zobel, the six feet-four inch center who is deadly on the pivot. These boys were pressed for their positions by Rudy Goettlicher and Sam Kaminsky, both reliable shots. Other capable substitutes were Iim Hemphill, George Bezek, Don Irwin, and Ron Marley. These boys, although only sophomores, saw much action. Much can and will be expected from this team in the future. With its aggressiveness and shooting ability we shall see the team go far in the coming years. FRONT ROW-left to right-Tom Lear. lim Hemphill, Ron Koval, Don Koval, George Bezek, Ken Beattey, Ron Marley SECOND ROW-Rudy Goettlicher, Harold Fuge, Sam Kaminsky, Art Zobel, Nino Incardona, Nick Musulin, Tony Salem SCORES 1952-53 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Score Name of Team Opp. W. Richland Twp. High School 0 12 Blairsville High School 6 12 Bedford High School 0 331 Conemaugh Twp. High School 25 21 Ebensburg High School 32 14 Indiana High School 20 6 Somerset High School 0 20 Ferndale High School 7 18 IUNIOR VARSITY IB Teaml SCHEDULE Ferndale Iunior Varsity 6 0 Blairsville Iunior Varsity 6 13 Windber Iunior Varsity 19 6 IUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Richland Twp. Iunior High School 0 45 Armagh Iunior High School 0 6 Blairsville Iunior High School 6 6 South Fork Iunior High School 0 21 Portage loint Iunior High School 0 13 Indiana Iunior High School 13 27 1952-53 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Score Name of Team Opp. W. Somerset High School 51 50 Richland Twp. High School 50 29 Catholic High School 55 49 Alumni 64 53 Allegany High School 75 60 Windber High School 57 45 Conemaugh Twp. High School 72 54 Indiana High School 57 41 Ebensburg High School 50 51 Iohnstown High School 41 47 Ferndale High School 60 51 Conemaugh Twp. High School 70 63 Ebensburg High School 71 50 Altoona High School Catholic High School Windber High School Iohnstown High School Indiana High School Altoona High School Ferndale High School Somerset High School Allegany High School 53 48 52 57 70 66 31 59 53 48 43 59 54 37 69 51 58 56 IUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Name of Team Opp. W. Somerset Iunior Varsity 66 19 Richland Twp. Iunior Varsity 59 36 Catholic Iunior Varsity 61 51 Windber Iunior Varsity 44 36 Conemaugh Twp. Iunior Varsity 70 36 Indiana Iunior Varsity 57 27 Ebensburg Iunior Varsity 56 27 Iohnstown Iunior Varsity 36 44 Ferndale Iunior Varsity 63 47 Conemaugh Twp. Iunior Varsity 65 41 Ebensburg Iunior Varsity 59 30 Altoona Iunior Varsity 76 35 Catholic Iunior Varsity 53 38 Windber Iunior Varsity 74 33 Iohnstown Iunior Varsity 39 46 Indiana Iunior Varsity 66 31 Altoona Iunior Varsity 69 31 Ferndale Iunior Varsity 54 37 Somerset Iunior Varsity 69 36 BASEBALL - 1952 SEASON Name of Team Ferndale High School Iohnstown High School Indiana High School Franklin High School Ferndale High School Iohnstown High School Indiana High School Franklin High School Score Opp. W. 5 4 7 6 14 2 7 6 9 5 Canceled because of rain 6 1 3 18 BOTTOM ROW-left to right-Bill Allshouse, Gary Nauqle, Don Selich. Nlelvin Dishong, Charles Getty. Alcx Azar, Andy Grcch, Bill FitzGerald, Andrew Metroko, Tom Apryle, Phil Marley, Monty Williamson SECOND ROW-Tony Krahel, Ioe Marshall, Garv Haynes, Ed lalccll. Emil Bolha, lim Orr, Bob VVaqncr. Mike Latos, VValclQn Holl lohn Salem, Dave Hemphill THIRD ROW-Dan DeFrank, lim Garrity, Alan Caller, Ron Hillegas. Huck Hildebrand, Ron Komara, Mika Zahm. Bill Gilhrrl. Dave Bossier, Don Miller, Nlervin Vuchovich, Brad Edwards JLJNIQR I-HCI-I FOCDTBALL The Little Hilltoppersu under the capable leadership of Coaches Bill Askey and Tom Phil- lips, once against swept through an undefeated season. Although tied once, the boys Won the Conemaugh Valley Iunior High football conference with five Wins, no losses and one tie. The boys that started most games and those considered regulars were Huck Hildebrand at quarterback, Emil Bolha at fullback, Bob Wagner at left halfback, Iim Garrity at right halfback, Don Miller at left end, Ron Komara at left tackle, Brad Edwards at left guard, Iim Orr at cen- ter, Al Callet at right guard, Ron Hillegas at right tackle, and Mike Zahm at right end. Capable substitutes were Iohn Salem, Dan De Frank, Tony Krable, Andy Grech, Dave Hemp- hill, Ioe Marshall, Mervin Vuchovich, Alan Baldwin, Mike Latos, Dave Bossler, Ed Iakell, Bill Gilbert, Gary Haynes, and Roger Harless. The coaches were enthusiastic about the Work of all the boys and expect great things from them in the future. They were especially pleased with the Work of Huck Hildebrand, who handled the ball smoothly and surely at all times. Mr. Askey was impressed by the hard running of his other three backs: Emil Bolha, Bob Wagner, and lim Garrity. At right end Mike Zahm attracted the attention of the coaches by catching many passes with glue-fingered ability, Another boy whom the coaches shall be following in the future is Alan Calle-t. Defensively, Al could not be beaten. He Was giving his best all the time and charged through to make many important plays. This year, our junior high team has again contributed a record of which every student. whether in junior or senior high, may be proud. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL Coach Bill Askey's crafty cagers once more proved their superiority over other junior high teams in the district by riding rough shod over all competition. This year, as in previous years, they proved their bas- ketball ability by Whipping Richland, Conemaugh. Franklin, Ferndale, and Conemaugh Twp. each twice to nail down the Conemaugh Valley Iunior High League title. They also defeated Blairsville, Armagh, and South Fork twice, these were not league games. Westy's junior high defeated Conemaugh by a score of 45-35 yet, believe it or not, that was the tightest contest played this season. The team was sparked by lim Garrity and Emil Bolha. Garrity was the team's high scorer with a fine 17.5 average per game. The starting lineup generally included lim Garrity and Mike Zahm at the forward positions, Huck Hildebrand at center, and Emil Bolha and Allan Callet at guard. MANAGERS-left to right-Bill McClain, lim Cornclius The team had a trio of top flight substitutes in Ron Hillegas, Bob Wagner, and Bill Gilbert. Not enough can be said about the fine coaching the team receives year after year. Coach Askey consistently turns out fine teams which certainly are a shining spot in Westmont's sparkling ath- letic achievements. So hats oft to a great team and a great coach. FRUIEIT ROVVgluFl to right-Coach Bill Aslwv. Ddxc Hcmphill, Bots Wlagncr. Dan DcFranl4. VVaync London, Al Caller. Bobby Gleason nhn alem SECOND ROW-lllli Garritv, Bill Gilbert. Mike Zahm. Roger Harlcss. Huck Hildebrand, Emil Bolha: ahscnt-Ron Hillcgas Left ro right-Ianc Gallagher. Barham Hahn. lris Klinc. Becky Zahm. Peggy Primer. lovce Enqlrhnrt. Loss Gillen In good or bad weather, at home or away, our teams were always certain of seven staunch and loyal supporters-the cheerleaders of W.-U. Y. They marched with the band at all of the foot- ball games and in several parades during the yea1'. This year's squad consisted of Barbara Hahn, Ioyce Englehart, Peggy Pruner, Becky Zahm, Lois Gillen, Iris Kline, and lane Gallagher. Lois represented the girls in Student Council. The ad- visor of this group was Miss Theresa Caroff and the substitute cheerleaders were Lois FitzGerald, Becky Williamson, and Eileen Vickroy. The cheerleaders took part in the annual cheerleading contest held this year in Ferndale with an original cheer entitled W is for Winning. Another cheer introduced by the squad was Hoorah for Westmont, while new and IUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS clever motions were added to DYnamo, lf Umm ttafw af ara rw, :wr-ma new -tv fir' I ltr qh I Ed l B h I' K l P r 5 P IONN Hclun Vlckrov. Violet Glatz. Elaine Obci Your Pep, and Fifteen Fights. They held E V ' two successful dances: a victory dance after the Ferndale football game and a gym dance following the Richland basketball game. The proceeds of these dances were used to buy jackets. Pep rallies were held throughout the year which helped to or- ganize the student body at the games. The girls, along with the football squad, were the guests of the Westminster Guild at their annual football dinner. The enthusiasm of our cheerleaders this .. 1.1. year has rnade the squad one to be remem- bered as among the best ever to have cheer- ed in the school. The ones that follow will have to Work hard to equal the pep and co- operation of the squad of 1952-1953. Zilfilfgiw H255 gi 1 ,. A- .:...-,..,.:,. VQR E ,jfs f 5 ,.. K A B N is . 4, F awww' ,, M iv my 2 if qisiz- M ..,..,.. 3 X 'K' fx-x ,,5,y R Q l Q if xr 3 if , . . .KS Q. -m.....,,.. hmm f,51gm,,w:y , 2 x 5 .i Q ? 5 ii Q fi - FE 5' ,gig EQ :Eff-1 g w ,X - I w s Www MAE 5 'innmqgw .anu- QQ QL .5155 ,Q 1 'f I 2 ' is? ' 1-Q-Q QM ..1-i fs 1 23 3 OFFlCliRSflrft to rxqhl-Stan llullmk. ucv-president, l.ms lritzflrralcl, sz-crcmrv: Altwrm lloffman. trcasurrr: l.4'n Marshall. prrsitlvux As we tore ourselves out of bed that early September morning, we had the feeling of supreme being. This was the day we were to enter high school. Even the mention of the name made our pulses soar. We dressed quick- ly and made sure that we looked exactly right, for this was our first big day. As we entered Westy's halls, a buzz of ex- citement greeted us. The seniors were acting like the overlords of a vast estate, the juniors were their subalterns, the sophomores were the vassalsg and there we were, the lowly ser- vants, freshmen. Our new schedules proved to be a con- stant source of frustration. By the time we were jostled and thrown about the halls and finally got to our classes, we were either late or ut- terly confused. When we were informed that we had to elect officers, we decided to have Don Gal- lagher as our president. Since he could do everything else, why couldn't he be president? Nancy Zobel was chosen to succeed Don in case of emergency, and Barby Hahn wrote the minutes l?l for our meetings f?l. lack Murphy, with his vast experience, was chosen to spend the money. The assembly that year introduced the mus- ical genius formerly so well hidden in our class. It was a review of all the songs popular in the nineteen hundreds. Dick Mihelic made his debut in a tuxedo singing Mary You're a Little Bit Old Fashioned to Mary Ann Luedeke. When Dick started singing, the rafters rocked and the plaster fell with almost as much force as it did during the second act of the senior play of 1953. As we climbed the ladder into our sopho- more year, we were slowly getting used to the new atmosphere. Older and more exper- ienced students ent:red the second year Latin class with a wondfrful attitude to learn flearn how to make togas, that isl and we succeeded. Bill Marley set himself up as the General of the Gallic wars, and we were quite perturbed, when, on the way to conquer Gaul, after trudging for most of the hour, he informed us, Men, we're on the wrong road! As the year drew to a close, we decided to throw a party, since we had been throwing everything else. We bought gifts as peace offerings for Miss Long. Moe, dressed in a toga and carrying a bouquet of flowers, looked like puella her- self. Due to circumstances beyond her control, Moe found herself in the cloakroom, and had to do a very quick change. Then, looking as innocent as ever, she stepped out of the cloak- room to face the Latin class guest, Mr. Peifer. The sophomore year was also the begin- ning of the girls' Last Aid classes. As the year progressed, it found a group of girls success- fully bandaged and looking like the emer- gency ward in Memorial Hospital. It was de- cided to use a new type of bandage, since that was the only possible way a few of the mouths could be closed. Wednesdays found Peggy draped on the table, so well bandaged she couldn't say a word. Where there is a will, there is a way. Having proved that Don Gallagher made a capable president, we decided to try someone else's luck at the job. George Cush offered to try his hand at being big boss. We all con- sented to give him a chance, and in the case of his collapse from overwork, Dick Mihelic volunteered to pick up the pieces. lack Mur- phy, proud of his not having lost more than fifteen dollars, volunteered to try for ten. Gail Barlow promised to take notes on how many new suits lack bought, so the officers for the year were so named. The sophomore assembly of that year was one never to be equalled. Our class produced South Pacific with all the trimmings. Nancy Zobel, who is our up and coming Lily Pons, sang a beautiful rendition of I'm in Love With a Wonderful Guy. Ezio Mihelic held us spell- bound with his rendition of Some Enchanted Evening and Becky Martin finally got that man washed out of her hair. The scene for the assembly showed a big moon against a beauti- ful brown paper view. This was the first real scenery to be used for an assembly. The per- formance was so good that backstage there could be heard loud rumblings from the plas- ter tumbling down on the performers' heads fbecause of the loud applause, of coursel. This rumbling was almost as loud as it was when a portion of the ceiling collapsed during the second act of the senior play of 1953. Many of the boys in the class were then starting to show their prowess in the field of sports. The faces of Marshall, Havyer, Gal- lagher, Williams, Pollock, Connor, Robson, Cush, Facciani, Bolha, and Marley were seen glowing among the bench warmers. The first dance of our social career was giv- en the title of Home Run Hop. To carry out the baseball motif, there was a dummy in the center of the gym, dressed as a pitcher, foddly resembling a certain member of the pitching staff of the Westmont teaml. Ierry Gray pro- vided the hopping music, and as favors, miniature baseballs and bats were given those attending. The dance turned out to be a great success, and everyone had a hopping good time. As we finally became upperclassmen we decided to have an almost legal election for class officers. As the big day drew near, lim Connor and Goldie Cush could be found handing out cigars and kissing the babes. The results found Cush with more cigars. Bill Randall was elected to get back all the cigars he could for the next year, and Shirley Bisson- ette was chosen money snatcher since Iack Murphy could not lower his fifteen dollar standard. The keeper of the upper class min- utes turned out to be Carolyn Clark. Our junior year initiated into our schedules the new and dangerous subject of chemistry. The Einsteins of our class gathered together every Friday to experiment and see who could blow up the school the fastest, or at least make it smell the worst. The prize was given to Harry Mann, who proved to be an artist at producing hydrogen sulfide bombs. Our last year at Last Aid left its mark in the school. Our talent was shown as Becky Zahm and loan Leitenberger proceeded to bandage Windy for a broken pelvis. Because of the lack of knowledge as to where the pel- vis was located, the bandage turned out to be a sling. The explanation given to Miss Greer was that Windy's symptoms were sagging shoulders and that ache all over feeling. The boys began to shine in competitive ath- letics that year, as lettermen Gallagher, Mar- shall, Marley, Grech, Facciani, Pollock, Mihelic, Cush, Robson, Bolha, and Connor picked them- selves up off the bench and went into action. Lennie was elected vice-president of the W Club and helped the basketball team win its way to the Western Regional semi-finals, which was played with Farrell in the Pitt Field- house in Pittsburgh. We displayed our genius again by putting on the musical Good NeWs as our assembly. The collegiate atmosphere was shown by the waving of crepe paper pennants and a series of roars of T-A-I-T from the performers. Barby Hahn, Don Gallagher, and Ioyce Englehart sang a trio telling their side of being Lucky in Love. Dick Mihelic showed his optimism and empty pockets when he sang The Best Things in Life are Free. Nancy Zobel dis- played her Indian blood by singing Pass That Peace Pipe while Alberta Hoffman danced to the same. A group of boys fLenniel showed Sammy Frye how to be a Ladies' Man. All in all the assembly was very en- joyable, except for the loud clatter of plaster during Dick's number. No one is sure what caused it, but it was almost as loud as the clatter produced during the second act of the senior play of 1953. As upperclassmen we set a sparkling ex- ample by holding a superlative dance called the Fall Frolic. The gym was laden with corn stalks and pumpkins, which gave it a Hallo- ween appearance. Cider was served to make sure everyone understood that the Halloween season was in progress. We froliced to the mu- sic of Nicki and His Rhythm Boys. The junior publication of the Yodler was edited by Becky Zahm. Due to a lack of writ- ers and other complications, only four editions were released--but they were good ones. Due to the editor's oversleeping on the last day of school, the fourth issue was distributed to the few members of the band that lingered at the high school after the Memorial Day Parade. The remaining three hundred and two copies are probably still to be found on the back seat of Zahm's maroon Dodge. Finally we reached the epitome of our am- bitions and became seniors. Setting a good ex- ample for our inferiors, we held a formal elec- tion with ballots and the whole works. Be- fore the elections each member of the class was given a list of ten good reasons why Len Marshall should be president. Everyone who disagreed was warned that he would not be able to attend the senior dance, and Len was put into office immediately. The fine print of his policy stated that Stan, the man, Pollock should take over the meetings in Len's ab- sence. Alberta Hoffman was elected treas- urer, and Lois FitzGerald was asked to take the minutes. fUnderclassmen will note that all elections must be held fairly and demo- craticallyi. The football team sparked by the senior boys swept on to a superlative season ending in the trampling of Ferndale by the crushing score of 18-7. The team was begged to play in the Bose Bowl Tournament at Pasadena, Cali- forniag but they declined because the Hunch- mobile broke down due to a cold in its fuel line. There was a bit of consternation because Harry and Peter had already left in Pete's car because they had to allow quite a while for the trip due to the fact that Pete's car will not go over fifteen miles per hour. We ex- pect them back in time for graduation if the weather holds. In November the class also selected its sen- ion queen. Mary Ann Luedeke was the popular choice. Mary Ann represented the school at the dance junior Pitt gave for high school sen- iors. Alan Mercill's only comment was, Do you realize that I'll have to wear a tuxedo? The long awaited senior play of our class was Father of the Bride. Clinton Betz was selected to play Father, and gave a very con- vincing performance With Carolyn Clark per- fecting the role of the devoted wife. The class is sure that Clinton will make a very good family man. Nancy Zobel portrayed the beau- tiful bride, and Dick Mihelic her ardent wooer. During one of the passionate love scenes be- tween the bride and her fiance, a loud clatter was heard backstage. A portion of the plaster had fallen, apparently from too much heat. The senior dance was a minty affair called the Peppermint Prom. The decoration com- mittee just about found itself in Alcatrez for trying to borrow some greens from the Water Company property. They had all intentions of returning them after the dance, but the com- pany just would not accept slightly used greens. The gym was covered from basket to foul line with all sizes, shapes and forms of peppermint. Most prominent were the red and white canes which made up the band stand, ticket booth, refreshment stand, and favors. The music was by Bob Bernat, who was ably assisted by Leroy Williams, boy arranger. The highlight of the evening was the Grand March during which jim Connor stole the spotlight by showing the dancers some very intricate and beautiful marching steps. jim Salem and Becky Zahm were crowned rulers of the affair and the Prom was voted very successful. On May 1, the juniors and seniors held the first junior-senior prom in several years. It was a semi-formal affair which was so successful that we are sure that it is the first of many. The orchestra of Bob Bernat was engaged for the dance but, due to an extreme financial burden to the senior class commonly known as the Phoenician, the decorations consisted of a few fishnets from the junior dance, Neptune's Noc- turne, and a few of the freshest of the left- over greens from the Peppermint Prom. Our senior assembly, differing from the run of the mill musicals, was, as always, very en- joyable. With the help of some Scotch tape and a wish and prayer the plaster fwhat was left of itl remained in position. Don Facciani was overheard saying, lust dig that crumbly plaster. In these few words we have tried to give a resume' of the four wonderful years spent at W.-U. Y. Remembering all the troubles, laughs, and broken hearts, we shall always think of our high school days as the best of our lives. f ff , J , M' I 1 , Qi' ,Z ,gi f ' ff Jw ' f . , l , W f X 4 If , . r .iff T J rf T ' j K t ,Dx My I' f . , ' I , X X, ff! fnf 1 f f ff 'j A ff y ' Aff! 1. B if.v,W,4-ff' I PHOENICIAN STAFF Editor ,,,,,,,,,, ..,.. C AROLYN CLARK Ass1stant Edltor .,..,. ...... N ANCY LINDEN Business Manager ..VY. ...,,... D ICK GIBBONS Art Editor ,,...,4 V..,.. ..... B ILL MAQUILKEN Editorial Board- LOIS FITZGERALD IOAN RAPOPORT PEGGY PRUN1-:R BARBARA HAHN Editorial Staff- NANCY ZOBEL IOAN LEITFNBERGER LEN MARSHALL PAT CORNELIUS LEROY WILLIAMS FRAN HOLTZMAN DON FACCIANI COLETTE CROMER ANN WHITE BARBARA MARSHALL SHIRLEY BIssoNETTE Business Staff- WAYNE CLARK RON CLEMENSON MERLE KEPPLER MARILEEN SNYDER PAT NAUGLE DOROTHY BOWERS IRIS OLBUM BARBARA MARSHALL ALAN MERCILL BECKY ZAHM IEAN GRAY MARY ANN LUEDEKE IIM SALEM ALBERTA HOFFMAN SAM FRYE ELAINE CALLIET PETE SLOAN, IOAN BEZEK GAIL BARLOW DON GALLAGHER CLINTON BETz KATHRYN EISAMAN DOROTHY KEPPLER BONNIE BALDWIN IANE PARRY DORIS LLEWELLYN ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Phoenician staff would like to express its deep appreciation to the following people for their great assistance in the publication of this book. 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