Westmont Upper Yoder High School - Phoenician Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1945 volume:

I 1 I E . I 9 E a A i E t s y 4 - -51-.. ..f'!'.,, , J '. N , ' n I . B. hvlxv' . 'f ?: ku if f ' Q x n c PUBLISHED BY 1 WESTMONT-UPPER JOHNSTOWN, 7 5 gf-J, :f5ZrfEfEfE X M 1 ff off 4 IIZZ: X j cofxe GN Km ' :NFS E See , Q , in Q W X f 4 OO yx CLASS OF 1945 DDER HIGH SCHOOL NNSYLVANIA N Hg' , ' 1 X X lliij l X IJ! ZZ! ,l,-,4 ,.,, 9751 ,I ff: f ZIJJQZL ggw f,,,. X W!! X Q l 4 AW Q! J. 3900, vp 04 f ff 5 Z . 2' 'sf K ,W K . .ez-v.-: , ,.,.g.-.-.x.- W ,.. .A.. Q1i.:: X Under the existing wartime conditions, the circus has surmounted almost unbelievable obstacles in order to extend a form of relaxation and entertain- ment to a weary people and to abide by its. motto- The show must go on. Let us look behind the black smoke-screen of battle to the gaudy posters and spangled costumes typical of a circus. Hear the thunderous applause of the audience instead of the thousands of marching feet and crying children. Smell the peanuts and pop-corn, not the' odor of a crowded hospital lacking sufficient antiseptics. Taste the pink lemonade and candied apples rather than the K rations. Complain about the hard benches and the sawdust-cow ered arena but be thankful that you aren't crouching in a foxhole or- plodding knee deep through -mud. Be afraid as you watch an aerial act, not a Messer- schmitt coming in for the kill. Watch the circus parade instead of the lines of our soldiers, taken prisoner and marching at the 'German command. See the ringmaster, clowns, bareback riders, seals, trained dogs, and elephants, but think for one moment of the sights of desolation which others must be- hold day after day. All the performers think continually, however, of those who formerly worked with them, but who are now taking part in a bigger show. W e, of the 1945 Phoenician of Westmont-Upper Yoder High School, are proud to compare our school spirit to that of the circus people since we too are continuing under the trying conditions of today. E,w,,,.3,?2?i.-Alfa., 3,5 Kl,.,,: r H, .saggy , . V? gf T g-,g:-55r-- 1,5-if ,mfs - 1 2 1 '. JIS. I . 6 Mx I s 1-.r K ii ,k .1 U. -'1 .t , W. -, gf-1m.,'1s .,.42Y,1.7.- .,.s,Wg,,: 4. I - I , , ,.,A,:?:,4.,...,. , ..,, f ..,, N . ew.. q4'.- 5, , fx, ,V - 'J ' 'f - 1- ' I .5 M .fe , . 7 :Fluff 'M 4 55, ' . H 2 .wi 3,1 .,-rt . , was .- e mf Q ' 1 wal H 4,153 Z-' -iris 5 , ,,. , ,W f, ig ,Jeni ' 5525 'X 4,-M. f X A 453. 3. :Fir '. 5323? f getty 3 s 1. .w, W, mg' t ,gs 3 '- mix L -xii? Q' 4.545 . -,Eg ' x We I , pil' 1 V ' f 'P , 41.1, .1 K LW' Li if IST? M Y ,f I Miss M. Margaret Greer W . i yfiifs - ,, ,,,, Miss M. Margaret Greer, a graduate ot Wells College, vi? '52 , F .2,. . took her library work 'at Columbia. University and re- ceived her master'l degree from the University ot'Pitts- v . Q? V burghf Although vowing each year t6 give her German' Qs , classes a taste ol college, she is forced to spoon teedf' ii Q' Tvfiw them instead. Her outside interests include quite a bit of gardening, making delicious rnarzipan,-and 'keeping the il mon tolks in socks lrom her knitting needles. No matter 32 how busy The Fraulein may be, she takes a deep inter- if . .1 . est in alumni now in Servicel A - ' Elf 6 W e, the Senior Class of 1945, dedicate our yearbook to Miss M. Margaret Greer, whose wise coun- sel aided many seniors in choos- ing their -life work. Although she stresses the development of the in- tellect 'in her German classes, Miss Greer sincerely believes that every- one should learn to do something with-his hands as well as his mind +to play, to work, and thus set up a balance in his life. After leav- ing school we shall long remem- ber the , firm but kindly guidance given to us in German classes, in the library, and in all personal problems. TWENTY-FOUR HUUR MEN The twenty-four hour men of our school are the members of the school board. In a circus these men precede the performers to select choice sites. Our school board is on duty whenever necessary and paves the Way for the rest of us to follow. Often they can be seen late at night debating the prob- lems that confront them. In all organ- izations it is necessary to have a functioning board to guide operations and practices, the same is true of our public school system. The Westmont board of school di- rectors consists of five members: Dr. Donald W. Matthews, president, Mr. Edward A. Dittmar, Mr. Iohn F. Hen- derson, Mr. Emery C. Dodson, and Mr. Patrick I. Grogan. The members of the Upper Yoder Township board are: Mr. Lawrence D. Little, president, Mr. Lu- ther E. Lehman, Mr. Earl E. Miller, Mr. Lewis l. Miller and Mr. Earl Neeb. The school directors meet once a month with the supervising principal to discuss problems such as the aca- demic operations and the finances of the Westmont-Upper Yoder Schools. These men have many problems to contend with, being responsible for the election of teachers, and, on occa- sions, the discipline of students. 'I 'ref X .,.., fl' .:,.5.f.1,.1.:. A ,.,. .usu Left to Right-P. I. Grogan, Iohn F. Henderson, Edward A. Dittmarr, Frank T. Iames, Donald H. Matthews, Earl E. Miller, Samuel M. Adams, Lewis I. Miller, Luther E. Lehman. Absent-E. C. Dodson, Lawrence D. Little. 8 THE RINGMASTER Mr. Willard E. Ackley, with his ever de- pendable advice and encouragement, is still our worth-While friend, trusted con- fidant, and able adviser. He is continuously and tirelessly striving for educational as well as social improvements. He faithfully attends all basketball and football games and strongly urges cooperation of the stu- dent body. Although Mr. Ackley does not conduct the chorus this year as in the past, the students look forward to his enthusiastic assembly sings. Outstanding for his disci- plinarian ability, natural dignity, and hap- py disposition, Mr. Ackley can always be heard humming or singing happily as he makes his rounds through halls. Anna Mary Raab, secretary to Mr. Ack- ley, is quite a sport enthusiast. Each nice morning she is seen riding her bicycle to school. Because of her unchanging neat- ness, quiet efficiency, and enduring pa- tience, she is Well liked by all the teachers and students. Betty Lee Wolf replaced Mary Katherine Reed as assistant secretary to Mr. Ackley. She is Well liked by all the students, and is doing her bit to help make the school a more enjoyable and pleasant place in which to Work. TOP-Willard Ackley-Supervising Principal Bo'r1'oM-Left to Right-Anna Mary Raab and Betty Lee Wolf, Office Secretaries. TOP ro Bo'r'roM-Lett-Carl Engh, Mary A. Grandinett, Alice Boyer, Kay Gerhardt, Nancy Cohoe. Right-Lydia Davis, William Askey, Mildred Hozik, Charlotte Singer. THE TI CARL A. ENGH B. S. in Commerce, Ohio Northern University Banking, Law, and Bookkeeping II MARY ANN GRANDINETT - B. S, Lebanon Valley College, Engle Con- servatory of Music Chorus, Orchestra, Band IESSIE BARKHEIMER Replacing ALICE E. BOYER B. S. University oi Pittsburgh, Indiana State Teachers College Commercial English II, III, IV KAY GERHARDT B. A. Thiel College, University of Pittsburgh P. O. D., Civics, American History NANCY COHOE B. S. Drexel College Home Economics LYDIA LANDIS DAVIS B. S. Elizabethtown College Typing I, ll, and Shorthand I, ll WILLIAM ASKEY B. S. Indiana State Teachers College Physical Education, English I, Civics nv FANNY E. REGITTKO Replacing MILDRED MAMULA HOZIK Indiana State Teachers College Algebra II, Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, Business Arithmetic I LETA MORGART Replacing CHARLOTTE SINGER B. A. University of Colorado, University oi California, Middlebury College Spanish I, II, French I, II, and English I KINER ELIZABETH GREEK B. S., P. E. Arnold College Physical Education and Civics HOBERTA WILLIAMS B. S, Pennsylvania College lor Women Latin I, II, III, IV MINTER M. OTT B. S., M. A. Gettysburg College and University of Pittsburgh Chemistry I, II, and Physics M. MARGARET GREER B. A., M. A. Wells College and University of Pittsburgh German I, II and Librarian C. VAUGHN MCILNAY Beckley College Bookkeeping I, Arithmetic, Geography CA THRYNE ESENWEI N B. A. Ohio Wesleyan University English II, III, IV ELSIE D. CANAN B. S. University ol Biology and Gene KATHRYN RAAB R. N. Memorial H Home Nursing LILLIAN Sl-IEEHEE Chicago ral Science ospital B. S. Indiana State Teachers College Mechanical Drawing, World History, Art IOSEPHINE WILLIAMS B. A. Randoll-Macon Women's College Algebra I and Pla ne Geometry ON MILITARY LEAVE: Charlotte Singer Alice E. Boyer Herbert Raab Robert Mannion Edmund Horner ToP TO Bo'r'roM-Left-Roberta Williams, Minter Ott, Margaret Greer, C. Vaughn Mcllnay. Right-Cathryne Esenwein, Elsie Ccman, Kathryn Raab, Lillian Sheehee, Iosephine Williams. Q0 The way to gol Bug Bisectors uzsldkfi Sew cz fine seam ENTERING THE CIRCUS Before the rush ! Walking in c Winter Wonderland Worried, Brick? Bicycle brigade X 13 OO OO QCD Oo O 000 O 00 O 0 O O 0 CT XXX Z Hx av.. 'xi 'A A-'VA I ff I 5 f Z ' 0 O 6' O 9 O of ,, H Q C? O 00 G Z Q O O O O CD OOOO Q O X 'M 43 ougxidsxn-QL yoke Tie it to Bfgfffmolond' L2 l :Emir . l. Preslden The Seniors opened their final year in high school by electing lake Foust, president, Bob Claycomb, vice-president, Nellie Beam, secretary, and Shirli Boland, treasurer. With the help of the class advisers, Miss M. Greer, Miss Canan, Miss Esenwein, and Mr. Engh, the officers were able to draw up a satisfactory program for the year. Because the class en- rollment was the smallest in years, the Seniors had a little difficulty in making their authority apparent to the underclassmen. However. they were well represented in all fields. In varsity sports, seven Senior lettermen, Bill Heilman, Gene Ober, Brick Brickles, Bugsy Carroll, Dick Hunter, Bob Claycomb and Iack Mapoles participated in football while four, Bill Heilman, Bob Miller, Gene Ober and Dick Hunter took honor on the basketball floor. With their original cheers, Wanda Ackley, Blanche Blozovitch, Marian Ream, and Mildred Yuhas spurred the teams on to victory, and won second place for Westmont in the cheer- leading contest held at Southmont High School in the fall. Scholastically the Seniors fell down, with the honor roll revealing only a few names. The Girl Reserves, ably guided by Marian Ream, sponsored a skating party which turned out quite successfully. The Senior boys in Hi-Y TRAPEZE ARTISTS b moe COW geyjilf' Goal Sec OE-YXCYRi.l Yrobaegift' x03 vfettefewlellte upheld the high standards set for them and sponsored the gym dances usually held after basketball games. Both organizations co-oper- ated to make the Hi-Y-Girl Reserve Drag Dance a success. Bill Heilman served as presi- dent of the W Club until entering the service in February. Under the leadership of Brick Brickles, the Student Council tried to solve the various problems of the school and en- listed the aid of the administration to uphold their decisions. One of the highlights in the social calendar was the very successful Senior play, Every Family Has One. The inexperienced drama- tists under the supervision of Miss Gerhardt produced the type of play suitable for any au- dience. Christmas Holiday, the Senior dance, replete with Santa Claus, sleigh, and reindeer. also offered a bit of relaxation and enjoyment for the students. Knowing it was to be the last chance for everyone to get together, the Sen- iors held a gay class party early in the spring. By February, the class lost Irving Leuin and Norman Scott to Iunior Pitt and Bill Heil- man and Bob Miller to the service. Many more were slated to leave in the latter part of the year. Then came May with baccalaureate and commencement services, after which the Sen- iors bade farewell to their Alma Mater. 'S l IN MEMORIAM KARL LAWRENCE AsHcoM 1924 - 1943 , LJJCLJ-4.5 ,,...l WANDA ACKLEY Girl Reserves 2, 3, 45 Gym Club 3, 45 Yod- Ier 35 Editorial Board of Yodler 35 Phoeni- cian 4 . . . Editorial Board of Phoenician 45 Senior Play 45 Cheer Leader 45 In- tramurals l, 2, 3, 4. BLANCHE BLOZOVITCH BIozy Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 MARGARET L. ANDERSON Girl Reserves 2, 3, 45 Yodler 35 Senior Play 45 Phoenician 45 Editorial Board of Phoenician 45 Chorus 1, 2, 35 Intramurals l, 35 Gym Club 4. 'X x E . ROBERT E, BLOUGH Bob'.' Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Girl Reserves 3, 45 ' Track 3. Treasurer of Girl Re- serves 45 Gym Club 2, 3, 45 Phoenician 45 Student Council 45 Cheer Leader 2, 3, 4. HELEN ANDREASSI Transferred from Ios- eph Iohns 25 Gym Club 3, 45 Intramurals 2, 3, 45 Senior Play 45 Phoenician 45 Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4.. '17, .V LAVERNE BATDORF Girl Reserves 2, 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Senior Play 4. . ,.65,,5t, NELLIE E. BEAM Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4: Gym Club Z, 3, 45 Senior Play 45 Secre- tary ot Class 4. SHIRLI BOLAND Touj Chorus 1, 2, 35 Girl Reserves 2, 3, 45 Yod- Ier 35 Editorial Board of Yodler 35 Gym Club 45 Senior Play 45 Treasurer of Class 45 Phoenician 4. CECIL R. BRICKLES, IR. Brick Band 1, 25 Track 25 Orchestra 15 Football 3, 45 Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 4: W Club 3, 45 Phoenician 45 Student Council 45 Yodlez' 35 President ot Student Council 45 Li- brary Assistant 45 Mo- del Airplane Club l. Tom CARROLL Bugs Football 2, 3, 45 Bas- ketball 25 Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Vice-Presi- dent ot Class 35 Vice- President ot Hi-Y 45 Phoenician 45 Senior Play 45 W Club 3, 4. 5, Wikis, 1 aff' ' , -' ii ,I55 Q it i V X fm all J :....0 W , ,W 17 A lf ff, gy. RITA CICCONE 'Gs Q .. Vi P97 Q .3 r s l ,P .Lair ROBERT E. CLAYCOMB Band 1, Girl Reserves ugobn 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Hi-Y 3, 4: W Club 41 Play 4, Band l, Z, 3, Football 4, Intramurals l, 3, 4, Senior Play 4, Vice- President of Class, 1, 4, Orchestra l, Model Airplane Club l. HARRY R. COULSON, IR. Gut Hi-Y Z, 3, 4, Student Council 2, 3, 4, Pres- ident ol Class 2, In-' tramurals 3, 4, Foot- ball Manager 3, Foot- ball l, 2, Basketball Manager 3, 4, Pho- enician 4, Senior Play 4, Track Manaqer 3. i CHARLOTTE DELL ..SiS,, Chorus l. il ll GLADYS EMEIGH Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Gym Club Z, 3, 4, Senior Play 4, Cho- rus 1. EMMA Louisa ERISMAN Chorus 1, 2, Girl Re- serves 2, 3, 4, Senior Play 4, Intramurals l, 2, Phoenician 4. s , X, il I m x MARJDRIE FORNWALT Marge Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4, Secretary ot Girl Re- serves 4, Senior Play 4, Student Council 2, Treasurer ol Class 3, Intramurals l, Phoeni- cian 4. 18 1 IACK E. Fousr l'lake Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Football Manager Z, 3, 4, W Club 4, President of Class 4, Student Council 4, Phoenician 4, Yocller 3, Intramu- rals 1, 2, 3, 4, Sen- ior Play 4, Library Assistant 4. RICHARD B. EDWARDS Dick Band 1, 2, 3, Intra- murals l, 2, 3, 4. Phoenician 4. IANET FULLERTON Alan., Chorus l, Girl Re- serves 2, 3, 4, Intra- murals lg Gym Club 2, 3, 4, Senior Play 4. it ,X tt 35,4 ROBERT A. FULLERTON uAIldYU Band l, 2, 3, 45 Bas- ketball Manager 1, 2, 3, 45 Stage Crew 45 Model Airplane Club Z5 Phoenician 45 Or- chestra l, 25 Yodler 3. . ' WILLIAM HEILMAN Butza Transferred from Ios- eph Iohns 25 Football 2, 3, 45 Captain ol Football 45 Track 35 Basketball 2, 3, 4: Hi-Y 3, 45 Chaplain of Hi-Y 4: W Club 2. 3, 45 President ot W Club 45 Stage Crew Z, 35 Student Coun- cil 4. SALLY L. GILROY Girl Reserves 2, 3, 45 Photography Club 3, 45 Phoenician 4. ..Kate., Girl Reserves 2, 3, 45 Phoenician 45 Gym Club 3. 5.15, . ADRIENNE GLOCK Girl Reserves 2, 3, 45 Program Chairman, Girl Reserves 45 Stu- dent Council 25 Pho- tography Club 3, 45 Vice President Pho- tography Club 45 Yodler 35 Intramurals l, 2, 3. Phoenician 45 liditurial Board ol PilOGI7lClflll 45 Scorc- tary ol Class 35 Gym Club 3, 45 Senior Play 45 Library Assistant 4. I Q QQ Q.: . .5 I: DICK HUNTER RONNIIT GROGIIN Naitie Band 15 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Student Council 15 Girl Re- serves 2, 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Sen- ior Play 45 Gym Club 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 15 Library Assistant 4. WG- 55 1. . 4 ' ROBERT D. Hitnrnsrnon Hobby Hi-Y 45 Band 1, 25 Track 25 Football 45 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Yodler 1, 35 Editorial Board of Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Student Council 3, 45 Library Assistant 45 Model Airplane Clulm 15 Stage Crew l, 2, 3, 45 Stage Crew head 3, 4. CURTIS IAMES Intramurals 1, Z, 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 45 Foot- 4. ball 45 Basketball 45 W Club 4. 19 J I CALVIN KAPITAN Kf1PpY Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Student Council 15 Track 3. Q 4m X X 55 f I IANET KAUFFMAN BARBARA KENNEDY Intramurals l, Z, 3, 4: HBGIJSH Gym Club 3, 4, Sen- Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4, ior Play 4, Phoenician Yodler 3, Senior Play 4- - 4, Intramurals 3, 4, Phoenician 4, Edito- rial Board of Phoeni- cian 4. BETTY KLEINSTUB Orchestra l, 2,YodIer 3, Gym Club 3 4' Phoenician 4, Girl Re- serves Z, 3, 4, Intra- murals l, 2, 3, 4, Li- brary Assistant 4, Business Manager of Phoenician 4. Q MARGARET Koi-ILER IRMA LECHLER HMUTQGH Yodler 3, Phoenician Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4: Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4: Gym Club 2, 3, 4: Secretary - Treasurer of Student Council 4, Yodler 3, Phoenician 4, Editor of Phoeni- cian 4, Student Coun- 4, Senior Play 4. QW ,Q 4, Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play 4, Intramurals 4. IRVING SIDNEY LEUIN ..IW,, Band l, Z, 3, Orches- tra l, 2, 3, 4, Yodler 2, 3, Chorus 2, Uni- form Manager of Band l, 2, 3, Student Council l, 3, Editorial Board of Yodler 3, Library Assistant 4, Senior Playf4. I . by 1 ' I 2 ' 1 ' u Lk f 3 .-Q11 20 NANCY KNIFE Band l, 2, 3, Orches- tra l, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play 4, Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Gym Club 3, 4,YodIer 3, Phoeni- cian 4, Photography Club 4: Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4, Chorus 3. RosrL1.A KNxss Rosy' Senior Play 4, Girl Reserves 4, Phooni cian 4. L-6 , 319 NX' MARY E. Lrwts Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4- Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4, Gym Club 2, 3, 4' Photography Club 4, Band 1, Yodler 3, Phoenician 4, Library Assistant 4. IOHN WESLI-:Y MAPOLES Gundar Football 2, 4, Track 2, 3, W Club 4, ln- tramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Yodler 3, Phoenician 4, Senior Play 4, Li- brary Assistant 4. BETTY IANE MILLER Transferred i r o m Richland Township 35 Intramurals 3, 45 Girl Reserves 45 Gym Club 3, 45 Phoenician 4. Hattie ROBERT GEORGE MILLER Fish Basketball l, 2, 3, 4: Hi-Y 3, 45 W Club 3, 45 Intramurals l, Z, 3, 45 Library Assist- ant 45 Captain of Bas- lxctbull team 4. IOAN F. NucENT left Transferred from Leb- anon Hi h School 45 9 Girl Reserves 45 Sen- ior Play 4. GENE ORER Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Student Council l, 25 Basketball l, 2, 3, 45 Football 2, 3, 45 Co- captain oi Football 45 Treasurer of I-li-Y 45 Secretary - Treasurer ot W Club 4. TONI MuRDocK Hi-Y 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Senior Play 4. W. I. RICHARDS PARSONS ..ReggY,, Football Manager l, 2, 3, 45 Vice President oi Class Z5 Yodler 35 Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 45 ln- tramurals l, 45 Phoen- ician 45 W Club 45 Senior Play 4. 21 3' M ,E R 2 I PATRICIA IANE MURRAY Mui-t Band l, 2, 3, 45 Girl Reserves 2, 3, 45 Gym Club 2, 3, 45 Senior Play 45 Intramurals 1, 45 Phoenician 45 Yod- Ier 3. 6 ai 0 is DAN QUEST ..DoC,, Photography Club l, 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 4: In- tramurals l, 45 Senior Play 4. JEAN NEFF Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Editorial Board oi Phoenician 45 Senior Play 45 Gym Club 4. 5 is X xi A 5 ssl , A t 1 MARIAN LOUISE REAM Blondie Band l5 Treasurer of Class l5 Gym Club 2, 3, 45 Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Co-chairman of Gym Club 35 Girl Reserves 2, 3, 45 Vice President of Girl Re- serves 35 President of Girl Reserves 45 Stu- dent Council 45 Phoenician 45 Cheer- loader 4. 1 IQ IAXX frwt I 2, I f , f LOIS RUTH REISMAN Girl Reserves 2, 3, 45 Gym Club Z, 3, 4: Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 41 Senior Play 45 Yod- ler 35 Phoenician 4. PATRICIA M. RICHARDSON Patty' Girl Reserves Z, 3, 4: Gym Club 3, 4: Stu- dent Council 25 Sen- ior Play 45 Intramu- rals l, 2, 3, 45 Phoe- nician 4. IoY ROBINSON Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Girl Reserves 2, 3, 45 Senior Play 45 Yodler 35 Chorus l, 25 Phoe- nician 4. BERTHA ROM!-INOW Bert Intramurals 1, Z, 3, 45 Gym Club Z, 3, 45 Senior Play 45 Phoe- nician 4. -f- 1' 71 , Mx .3 -- 4 I . , vt . I Q3 5 . ji: , . ...str f I 1 if .Ni .. .,.. ., CHARLES SALEM, IR. Zack Student Council 15 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Yodler 35 Senior Play 45 Phoenician 45 Li- brary Assistant 4. - .l . gr.. 5 i X Lois V. Sci-IELI. ALBERT I, SCHWING NORMAN EARL SCOTT Girl Reserves 2, 45 A- 4- 1 SCOHY' Gym Club 3, 45 Cho- Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Transferred from A1- rus 45 Senior Play Phoenician 4. toona 35 Hi-Y 3, 45 45 Phoenician 4. Yodler 35 Editorial - ' .. v 3 H '- , MARY HELEN MASCHUE ransferred I r o m Ypsilanti High School . jf T Board of Yodler 3. 22 --v Q 'gms' , 43 .35, EDWARD F. SEIFERT Lani-I Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Or chestra 3, 45 Intra- murals l, 2, 3, 4. IAY WARREN SHAULIS Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Stage Crew 45 Phoe- nician 45 Student Council l, 3. T hr-PS, ETHEL M. SPIINGLER Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Or- chestra l, 2, 3, 45 Yodler l, 2, 3, Phoe- nician 45 Girl Re- serves 2, 45 Gym Club 2, 3, 45 Senior HARRY DAVID STERLING Dave Intramurals 2, 3, 45 Stage Crew 2, 3, 45 Yodler 35 President of Class 35 Phoenician 45 Student Council l, DORIS A. STIFFLER Girl Reserves 2, 45 Intramurals 15 Senior Play 45 Secretary ot Class 25 Phoenician 4. ANN THOMAS Transferred from Han- nah More Academy 35 Girl Reserves 3, 45 Photography Club 3, 45 Senior Play 45 Library Assistant 45 Play 4, Student Coun- 2, 3, 4, Phoenician 4, cil 25 Intramurals l, 2. .Qu x .- ,K 'M Lois IEAN WILLOUGI-IBY Yodler 35 Editorial Board of Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Girl Reserves Z, 3, 45 Sen- ior Play 4. SL' X CALVIN WILSON Cal Band l, 2, 3, 45 Or- chestra l, 2, 3, 45 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Track 2, 3, 45 W Club 45 Photography Club 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phno- nivian 4. HELEN WITHERITE Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Gym Club 2, 3, 45 Girl Reserves 3, 45 Senior Play 45 Cho- D WILLIAM Russm Woon Bill W Club l, 2, 3, 4: Hi-Y 3, 45 Track l, Z, rus Pkoenician 4. 35 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, y 45 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 X Sergeant of Arms ot X ' W Cl b 3, 4. . Cv u 23 SLLMII Zixsorsxv Band l, 25 Orchestra l, 25 Intramurals 1, 2, 35 Chorus 25 Girl Reserves 2, 3, 45 Gym Club 3, 45 Sen- ior Play 45 Yodler 35 Editorial Board ot Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Editorial Board ot Phoenician 4. ELLEN WI:Rrz Wertzy Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Or- chestra l, 2, 35 Intra- murals l, 2, 3, 45 Gym Club 2, 3, 45 Photog- raphy Club 2, 3, 45 Secretary-Treasurer of Photography Club 3, 45 Girl Reserves 2, 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoeni- cian 45 Senior Play 4. K MILDRED I. Yui-ms ..MidgO., Transferred t r o m lohnstown Catholi: High 35 Girl Re- serves 3, 45 Cheer- leader 3, 45 Senior Play 45 Phoenician 4. TIGHT ROPE WALKERS One bright morning in August approxi- mately eighty studious boys and girls con- tinued the building of their education. Three months before, they had completed the part of the building called the Sophomore year. Now they were ready to advance to another story in the educational structure by starting the junior year. Most of the members of this cheery group knew each other well, having been together through previous classes in their school work. But some strange faces joined the group for the first time and were quickly introduced to the others and made to feel as members of the bunch. The usual confusion of the first few weeks when irregularities in programs were adjusted and the methods used by new teach- ers were becoming familiar soon passed. Then studies and activities became routine matters enjoyed by some, endured by others, and despised by few. The officers who successfully directed the class during the year were: President, Wes . an 4 Hong get S xdeftl' Walls 5 or Oiilceilflcfofjelu asm Wallaceg Vice President, Gene Kauffman, Secretary, Cindy Dunckelg Treasurer, Hannah Robson. Bob Barrett, Dick Ott, and Rose Mary Wertz were elected by the juniors to express their views in Student Council. Mr. Ott, Mrs. Davis, Miss Gerhardt, and Miss j. Williams guided the class in its many activities. When extra-curricular activities were or- ganized for the school year, many boys and girls from the junior class quickly joined with the other students in carrying out the pro- grams. Among these groups, the band, the orchestra, and the chorus were sources of enjoyment for those who were musically in- clined. The athletically minded individuals found an outlet for their feelings in football. basketball, track, intramural sports, and other activities. The various other organizations of the school elected juniors as members and some of them as officers. The Yodler staff, which was composed entirely of juniors, was under the leadership of john Horty, who did a bang up job of editing the paper. WN wixieit -we eve 099510 txqhfcdww K0 ure ' Lell- O5 'Y fe 0: Ktbloictgefxl. - Pres' FIRST ROW-Left to Right-Virginia Menser, Iean Marshall, Norma Lane, Elaine Klein- stub, Iocelyn Griffith, Charlotte Krivulka. SECOND ROW-Betty Mishler, Doris Hecker, Char- lotte Merberger, Kay McFeaters, Lois Lyons, Eileen Miller, Shirley Marshall. THIRD ROW- Bob Livingston, Bud Meek, Iim Kearney, John Horty, Don Hocker. FOURTH ROW-Bruce ldeson, Bob Kahl, Iim Horn, Gerald McCormick, lim Kerrigan, Gene Kauffman. 1 ,il V I . J FIRST ROW-Agnes Eash, Gladys Dell, Shirley Englehart, Romayne Davis, Ioanne Engh, Becky Evans, Mary Iane Davis, Emma Grace Green, Frances Benchoff. SECOND ROW -Iim Dyche, Cindy Dunckel, Betty Lou Foust, Lily Mae Fox, Lois Baxendell, Francis Conrad, Louis Coppersmith, Iack Coppersmith. THIRD ROW-Bob Barrett, Floyd Boyer, Dick Adams, Brixner Boag, Wayne Folckemer, Iohn Danyluk, Bob Clark. FIRST ROW-lean Wolf, Mimi Thomas, Elaine Sobol, Peggy Rutledge, Phyllis Powell, Aileen Rhodes, Pat Sharpe, Violet Ringler, Bertha Owens, Iocmne Swank. SECOND ROW- Peggy Shupp, Phyllis Ringler, Hannah Robson, Elaine Trindle, Phyllis Raymond, Rosemary Wertz, Pat Shifter, Eileen Park, Charlotte Reese. THIRD ROW-Clayton Tyner, Wesley Wal- lace, Dick Ott, Herbie Weiss, Sam Shahade, Carl Wolf, Bill Shahade, 25 'I f -'EA W,- fgf,-.. - l I ffff D Q C f f V ' w X f 1 , -, :Al 0,1 suite' 5235 . snifgaeftl' OYYX . nl' otvi rfegdgovoe' ovttfow ' ck. V 3613566 2- .. tliltllewftt X 1 'gltl GXXXI Leu to ggi Nic dsutgi 1 BAREBACK RIDERS The Sophomore Class, beginning the new school year with all the go and spirit which has been typical of this class, initiated the term by electing David Cohoe, presidentg Dick Hornick, vice presidentg Paul McGill, secre- taryg and Sheldon Hunter, treasurer. The next step was the election of home room repre- sentatives to serve on Student Council. The members who were chosen were Dean Folke- mer, lean Rogers, and Owen Hunt. This ad- ministration, under the supervision of its class advisers, Mr. McIlnay,lMrs. Hozik, Miss Boyer, and Mrs. Rose, worked diligently to make the Sophomore year one of the highlights of this class's high school career. Moving into high gear, the class set about the task of sponsoring its annual party. After much deliberation, it was decided that the affair should consist of a swap party, danc- ing, and a musical quiz. The majority of the class attended and all agreed that they had had a wonderful time. A large number of Sophomores took part in school athletics, both varsity and intramu- ral. The class was represented on.the varsity football team by David Coulson, Hubert Strange, Albert Henze, Dick Hornick. Owen Hunt, and Roland Ciccone. A few Sophomores also participated in Iunior varsity football. On the basketball court Dave Coulson, Hubert Strange, Dick Hornick, and Bill Gregory repre- sented the class as members of the Iunior varsity. In the field of intramurals, both the boys' and girls' teams illustrated the line spirit and good sportsmanship which have been characteristic of the class. Their cheer- 'leader, Patty Lou Wright, was outstanding for her pep and vitality. Moreover, the Sophomores showed that they had intellectual as well as physical ability. They studied thoroughly and conscientiously, a fact which may be proved by reading the roll of honor students. The names which appeared on the roll most often included David Cohoe, Paul McGill, Bob Barry, David Coulson, La Rue Hillegass, and Dick Hornick. The students displayed exceptional talent in self-expression and phrasing in their themes, promising a high-pressure staff for the Yodler next year. ---...-.................. FIRST ROW-Left to Right-Katherine Evans, Norma Frable, Shirley Dom, Shirley Eash, Elaine Chasanow, Dorothy Foust, Lorraine Berkebile, Doris Coleman, Kathleen Amershek, Ioyce Berkebile, Betty Bellak. SECOND ROW-Milton Baer, Charlotte Bacha, Betty Churchey, Audrey Brehm, lane Bowman, Lennie Cromer, Rosalyn Blimmel, Bill Ewald, Dick Adams, Robert Burns. THIRD ROW-Wayne Alwine, Nicholas Dunckle, Chuck Berney, Charles Baxen- dell, Robert Einhorn, Bennett Braude, Dean Folckemer, Wayne Folckemer. FOURTH ROW-Bob Barry, Marion Eisaman, Hugo Bromund, Bonnono, Dave Coulson, David Cohoe. 3 FIRST ROW-Lois Hartley, Barbara McWilliams, Iean Miller, Dolores Hlivko, La Rue Hillegass, Virginia Kels, Thelma Glatz, Audrey Hagadus, Anna Iean Menser, Ierry Fritz. SECOND ROW-Ruth Mishler, Doris Gindlesberger, Viola Kedves, Romana Kaufman, Dorothy Kass, Owen Hunt, Phil Louder, Sheldon Hunter, Dan Kapitan. THIRD ROW-Bill Gregory, Albert Henze, Bill Grove, Frank Mill, Deane Frank. FOURTH ROW-Iim Iohns, Bill Glosser, Dick Hornick, Ioel Kranich, Albert Gould, Paul McGill. ,mai ' sw-' 5 a ay-1 3 FIRST ROW-Patty Lou Wright, Blodwyn Young, Eugenia Robinson, Shirley Stutzman, Carol Wineman, Gloria Young, Shirley Pletcher, Doris Wood, Martha Yost. SECOND ROW- lean Zoppa, Cecilia Vuckovich, Enid Orr, Marjorie Salem, lean Rogers, Iris Stutzman, Fritzie Newbaker, Lois We-ndel, Dorothy Zimmerman. THIRD ROW-George Stephenson, Regis Stinely, Dean Thomas, Ed Sattel, Louis Pourron, Earl Romanow, Bob Shank, Tom Strayer. FOURTH ROW-Sam Salem, Terry Reilly, Wayne Slaqle, Hubert Strange, lim Thompson, Leonard Simmons. FIRST ROW-Left to Right-Mary Lou Adams, Nancy Facciani, Iosephine Antinora, Ioann Claycomb, Barbara Coon, Ianet Edwards, Patty Gawlas, Charles Fairbank, Bill Erisman, Bill Berney. SECOND ROW-Iackie Daniels, Carol Geist, Freddie Dunn, Raysa Bonow, Sallie Anderson, Ann Clatlin, Bill Glatz, Albert Boyer, Kenneth Dorian. THIRD ROW-Iack Buser, Duane Anderson, Harry Gardner, Charles Coulson, Dick Haberstroh, Dick Gastmann, Tommy Bidelman, Iack Bennett. FOURTH Berry, Clyde Ashcom, Leo Andreassi, Eugene Fram, Paul Campbell, Bob Gregory, s, Roland Ciccone. QU.. is FIRST ROW-Bob Litman, Bobby Hocker, Betty Lewis, Margaret Maitland, Esther Keller, Ether Horner, Iean Kaufman, Dagmar Koerner, Gilda McCoy, Charles McDonald. SECOND ROW-Germaine Letizia, Elva Long, Iean Law, Katherine Miller, Martha Morrow, Bebe Kahl, Iohn I-Iipp, Ioe Kohler, Dick Marshall. THIRD ROW-lim Mebs, Sylvan Holtzman, Bob Lantos, Bob Homanay, Bob Leabhart, Ed Monk. FOURTH ROW-Dick Miller, Bill Hunt, Lloyd Hofecker, Earle McKeever, Burt Murrie, Mike Mlinarichick, Bill Mapoles. FIRST ROW-Iacqueline Wilkinson, Pat Wagner, Minnie Simmons, Phyllis Rabinowitz, Loretta Shahade, Kay Nugent, Rosalyn Romanofi, Margaret Sebert, Iosephine Puma. SECOND ROW-Bob Seigal, Leroy Spangler, Aileen Shaffer, Betty Popovich, Norma Sherer, Pat Wood, Pauline Wertz, Bebe Rosenberry, Betty Peterson, Earl Yutzey. THIRD ROW-Karl Park, Dick Naugle, Luke Weimer, Iim Ruff, Frank Piazza, Ioshua Wilkinson, Stuart Richmond. FOURTH ROW-Ray Wright, Dave Rohrer, lack Stinson, Bob Squire, Herb Sherer, Don Smeal, Dave Wilson, Ernest Ringler. X-J WGS X Probably the most outstanding feature of the Freshman Class is their ability in sports. The boys turned out in force for football and in a few years will make good varsity ma- terial. Those that attained a position are: Don Adams, Leo Andreassi, Paul Campbell, Chuck Coulson, Kenneth Dorian, Iohn Hipp, Germaine Letezia, Bob Lantos, Bill Mapoles, Sonny Piazzaf Luke Weimer and Dave Wilson. They are not lacking in performers for bas- ketball either. Their team played intramural as well as outside games and, win or lose, they were good sports. They won almost all the games they played. Those playing were Ken- neth Dorian. Iohn Hipp, Bob Lantos, Germaine Letezia, Karl Park and Herby Shearer. At this time we turn the spotlight on the girls. The girls' basketball team played each class twice in a series of intramural games. The best game was played against the Sophomores whom they had the good fortune to defeat. Other games showed that all they needed were a few added years and some practice to be- come a first rate team. The girls on the team new ' 1 . ser will 4 s 5202 ' I rx OYYlC'?:85'o0:el' . Y ' , if Y?t?,Sllll?fxx: vsqtlieslden YKQSXS XXX? ' vice U X0 05161 'egsule sfgorxv-'ll KCLOWNS were Sallie Anderson, Dagmar Koerner fco- captainsl, Ioanne Claycomb, Barbara Coon, Iackie Daniels, Freddie Dunn, lean Law, Kay Nugent, Bebe Rosenberry, Aileen Shaffer, Min- nie Ruth Simmons, and Nancy Facciani.. The girls' chorus has been complimented on many occasions for excellent choral work. The Freshman 'class contributed much time and talent to it. They were never too busy to attend an extra rehearsal. The Freshman talent consisted of Mary Lou Adams, Pippy Antinoro, Raysa Bonow, Ioanne Claycomb, Barbara Coon, Ianet Edwards, Carol Geist, Mildred Haight, Bebe Kahl, Pippy Puma, Rosalyn Ro- manoff, and Margaret Sebert. Mrs. Grandinett evidently liked the Fresh- man Class ability because she had quite a few participating in the band. A few showed great talent and promised success in the fu- ture. The Freshmen in the band and orches- tra were: Esther Horner, Bob Hornanay, Elva Long, Karl Park, Pauline Wertz, Iackie Wilkin- son, Dave Wilson, Rosalyn Romanoff, and Phyllis Rabinowitz. A As the final procession swings around the hippodrome, the ab- sence of some of our star performers is very noticeable. But our loss of these performers is a gain for others, because they are now work- ing under a big-top of much larger dimensions. They have signed up with a bigger shop, and are performing their feats of skill, courage, and daring, in a much larger ring-a ring in which the yelling ot vendors selling peanuts, popcorn, and red-hots, is strangely miss- ing-a ring not quite so brightly lit or gayly painted as the old one- a ring in which the thunderous applaus which usually accompanies each heroic feat is replaced by the roar of artillery. Instead there is only the murky jungle of the South Pacific or the slimy mud and biting cold of France, where everyone is a man and every 'man is a star performer. A few of these star performers, who entered high school as Fresh- men with the class of '45, are pic- tured on this page in tribute to what they have done and what they will do. At the time the Phoenician goes to press Vernon lones and Bob Mar- tin are displaying their rugged tal- ents in the Marine Corps some- where in the South Pacific. Van Thomas is aboard a Destroyer-Escort somewhere in the Atlantic. Red ToP-Left-- Right- Fred Mebs Iohn Trent Van Thomas 3U Lawrence Roberts Bo'r'roM--Leif to THE GREATES ZZ? I 4171111 :VP ,Q xv' vw' s . Roberts is using his talents as a radio operator on a Landing Ship-Tank in the Atlantic theatre. Iohn Trent stationed in the Pacific is still working over machinery. Returning from a shake-down cruise Fred Mebs is anxiously awaiting further assignment. Ed Bissonnette work- ing with the SeaBees is stationed in Hawaii while Herb Squire is in training in this country waiting his turn to step into the ring. But these are by no means the only boys who wish to contribute to the war effort. The esprit de corps runs high in the show in this respect. For instance Dick Edwards Ed Seifert Bob Claycomb Dick Parsons and lay Shaulis intend to lend their talents as aerial performers to the 'big show ' under the guise of Air Cadets. They wait only for the ring- master to crack his whip and blow his whistle to signify the entrance of additional performers into the x. snow on :Ann-r' Q . . rings. Many of these boys are abid- ing by the oldest tradition of the circus+ The show must go on - and intend to finish school and then join the ranks in the main show. These brief glimpses into the plans of our fellow workers, backed up by the records of those who have gone before, prove why all the mem- bers of this class are participants in The Greatest Show On Earth. ToP-Right- Vernon Iones BOTTOM- Left to Right- Bob Martin Herb Squire Ed Bissonette 31 aff ,,,,,,. if fc! M 1 EE 7 f K f X 1' L7 Nlx .' 1 A ' 1 . ,fu ,H ' my W ,fff 52661 i, 6 ', 9 C 5 an U 7 4 4 Z JH' yf f 5 I x X , N N M x 'yff , X f 'f ' Z4 f W ,Q f X xx i f XWW W XE YOURS TRULY The circus is coming to town--that is the cry of the Phoenician, the annual yearbook published by the Seniors under the super- vision of Miss Roberta Williams. The 1945 edi- torial board consisted of Margaret Kohler, editor-in-chief, and assistant editors, Wanda Ackley, Margaret Anderson, Adrienne Glock, Barbara Kennedy, lean Neff, and Selma Zas- ofsky. During the summer the editorial board held Weekly meetings to select a theme, and to produce a rough sketch of the book by the time school opened. The board Worked hard to get this accomplished and succeeded in doing so. Many ideas were discussed at the meetings and the circus theme was decided upon to give the reader a change from the war theme which is so prominent today. A Soon after school started in the fall, the photographer began to take group pictures, a task which was difficult because it required favorable Weather conditions. Later Ellen Wertz and other members of the Photography Club took informal snaps While Lois Heisman began the art Work for the book. Clever posters were made by the art staff under the direction of Lois Willoughby. This year the Senior portraits were taken in a different manner from other years. In Left to Right-Margaret Kohler, Margaret Anderson, Adrienne Glock, lean Neff, Wanda Ackley, Barbara Kennedy. order to take advantage of the better equip- ment the students Went to the photographer's studio, instead of remaining at school. The girls wore dark sweaters With pearls and the boys Wore dark suits and ties. This plan made the Senior section of the yearbook more at- tractive. After school started, the business staffs, un- der Betty Kleinstub's capable management, Was busy canvassing the home rooms for the sale of Phoenicians. The campaign, which lasted three Weeks, ended with a net sale of three hundred and seventy-five books. SEATED-Left to Right-Charles Salem, Ann Thomas, Wanda Ackley, Adrienne Glock, Margaret Koh- ler, lean Neff, Barbara Kennedy, Margaret Anderson, Bob Fullerton. STANDING--FIRST ROW-Toni Murdock. Dick Parsons, Bob Haberstroh, Blanche Blozovitch, Betty Miller, Shirli Boland, Pat Murray, Pat Richardson, Ioy Robinson, Rosella Kniss, Kathleen Horn, Emma Eri:mCI!1, lflnel KU'-1ffI1'lUI1, Bertha ROMCHIOW, Ethel SPCIHQ- ler, Helen Andreassi, Irma Lechler, Ellen Vlertz, Nancy Knipe, Marian Ream, Calvin Wilson, Marge Forn- walt, Betty Kleinstub. SECOND ROW-Albert Schwing. lake Fousi, Hurry Coulson, Icy Shaulis. Tom Carroll, Iack Mapoles, Curtis Iames, Dave Sterling, Dick Edwards, Brick Brickles, Lois Reisman, Doris Stiffler, Lois Schell, Laverne Batdorf, Lois Willoughby, Helen Witherite, Mildred Yuhas, Mary Lewis. SEATED-Left to Right-Cindy Dunckel, Elaine Kleinstub, Brixner Boag, Iohn Horty, Louis Coppersmith, lim Horty, Iim Kearney, Eileen Park, Elaine Sobol. SECOND ROW-Phyllis Ringler, Becky Evans, Lois Baxendell, Iocelyn Griffith, Hannah Robson, Betty Ruth Mishler, Eileen Miller, Romayne Davies, Rosemary Wertz, Norma Lane, Charlotte Krivulka, Lily Mae Fox, Mary Iane Davis, Betty Lou Poust, Charlotte Reese, Bruce Ideson, Peggy Shupp, lean Wolf, Mimi Thomas. THIRD ROW-Ioanne Engh, Agnes Eash, Violet Ringler, Imogene Geist, Pat Sharpe, Shirley Marshal, Shirley Englehart, Phyllis Raymond, lack Copper- smith, Bob Kahl, Bob Barrett, Clayton Tyner, Bob Clark, Iim Kerrigan, Wesley Wallace, Francis Con- rad, Dick Ott, Sam Shahade, Elaine Trindle. In spite of its late start this year, the Yod- ler, with Miss Margaret Greer as its able ad- viser, has come through with interesting issues containing timely and humorous articles. At the beginning of the year Iohn Horty was elected editor-in-chief and with the aid of his assistants, Elaine Sobol and Romayne Davies, and of several Senior veterans, he brought out the first paper of the year in early October. lack Coppersmith, managing editor, and Eileen Park, news editor, aided considerably in bring- ing out the issues on time. Iim Kearney fbe- fore his departurel and Iames Horn after him fulfilled the duties of sports editor with in- genuity. The interesting exchange column found on the second page of the Yodler was in care of Iack Leabhart. The credit for the art work which often adorned the sport page can be given to Bob Barrett. Louis Copper- smith, make-up editor, was an invaluable asset when it was time for the various ar- ticles to be put together into a compact paper. Many different means have been employ- ed by the hard-working staff to have the Yodler stand out among the district school papers. For instance, a new and novel addi- tion was the Horse Elections. The gossip column, Night Work, sought to cover more FUTURE JOURNALISTS students and teachers. Diligence and discre- tion were used in trying to give each class a similar amount of publicity. Other articles, such as the sports items and current events, were lengthened as much as space could al- low. Any unusual happening, such as an inter- esting assembly, was featured throughout the year. School life Was pictured by many write- ups of students and of various extra-curricular activities. Through Among Those Present the staff presented different students with their likes and dislikes. Representing a majority of the Iunior class, the Yodler staff and its adviser are to be com- mended for their splendid work. SEATED-Left to Right-Elaine Sobol, Louis Copper- smith, Iohn Horty, lim Kearney, Eileen Park. STAND- ING-Brixner Boag, Iim Horn, Miss Greer Uffdviserl. I The Student Council began its ad- ministration by electing the following capable officers: President. Cecil Brickles, Vice President, Bob Barrett, and Secre- tary-Treasurer, Margaret Kohler. The elections were held at the second meet- ing, which marked the first functioning of the Council. It immediately set up a detailed schedule for meetings of the various organizations, and decided Stu- dent Council should meet each Tuesday. An assembly committee was appointed to meet With Miss Canan to plan as- sembly programs. The Council made its debut to the en- tire student body in an assembly held in October, and also sponsored programs directed by other organizations. Repre- sentatives of the group Went to the School Board and secured permission to hold gym-dances after all home basketball games. Other duties of the Student Coun- cil were keeping the school neat and clean and maintaining discipline. War Bond and Stamp sales were backed to the fullest extent. The bonfire before the Ferndale football game, together with the Victory Dance at the end of the football season, were supervised by this organiza- tion. K I O 1 v ' gf ' Q' 1'e S .r I f 7 - 90, 4' I X 4 L- I 5 it l e Sk gm We QVZWMLW Q, W - M! '7 5, B 'J -Q I4 f luf X- 'X FYQQ. Bw 47 The Council proved to be unanimous- ly in favor of the proposal that the date of the Iunior-Senior Prom be moved from May 18 to February 10, because many of the older boys would be in service by May. Great enthusiasm was also shown when the Council Was asked its opinion upon the establishment of a teen-age club at the Manor. Christmas decorations, including placing a Wreath upon the in- cline honor roll, were expertly managed. FIRST ROW-Left to Right-lean Rogers, Blanche Blozovitch, Marian Ream, Dave Wilson, Bob Lantos. SECOND ROW-Audrey Brehm, Rosemary Wertz, Margaret Kohler, Dean Folckemer, Dave Cohoe. STANDING-Brick Brickles, lake Foust, Bob Haberstroh, Owen Hunt, Dave Sterling, Burt Murrie, Floyd Boyer, Bob Barrett, Bill Heilman, Iohn Hipp, Don Adams. SEATED-Left to Right-Lois Willoughby, Mildred Yuhas, Ronnat Grogan, Ellen Wertz, Margaret Anderson, Harry Coulson. STANDING-Toni Murdock, Charles Salem, Bob, Claycomb, Helen Witherite Shirli Boland, lack Mapoles. On December the eighth the Senior Class under the direction of Miss Kay M. Gerhardt successfully presented George Batson's comedy Every Family Has One. This play is about an average Amer- ican family, the Reardons, who lived in a suburban town in New Iersey. Mar- garet Anderson played Laura Reardon, the scatter-brained mother, who tried to impress the Parkers, important socialitcs FIRST ROW-Left to Right-Adrienne Glock, Ben- nett Braude, Pat Murray, Bob Haberstroh, Miss Gerhardt, Bob Fullerton. SECOND ROW-David Cohoe, George Stephenson, Patty Richardson. from New York. Ellen Wertz, as Grand- mother Reardon, better known as Nana, took care of all the little troubles of the family. She and Penelope, the brat, play- ed by Ronnat Grogan, schemed to get rid of those Parkers. To further com- plicate things, Lily Reardon, acted by Mildred Yuhas, arrived in time to as- sist Nana and Penelope in their scheme. Lily revealed to the Parkers a few of the Reardon secrets which disturbed Mr. and Mrs. Parker, played by Charles Sa- lem and Lois Willoughby, so much that they had their first quarrel. Other char- acters in the play are Marcia Reardon fShirli Bolandl, Todd Galloway fBob Claycombl, and Sherwin Parker fToni Murdockl, who provided the romantic interest, Warry Reardon flack Mapolesl, the family's promising young writer, Reg- inald Reardon fHarry Coulsonl, Laura's mechanically wacky husbandp and Essie fHelen Witheritel, Reardons' woebe- gone maid. The cast felt that Charles Salem who stepped into Irving Leuin's place as Mr. Parker only a week before the opening night did an especially out- standing interpretation of this character. Between the second and third acts Toni Murdock and Ronnat Grogan pre- sented Miss Gerhardt and Miss Charlotte Singer, who was in charge of the pro- perty committee, with orchids. FEMININE APPEAL A new ruling this year made the Girl Reserves much smaller than in previous years. Since a small- er group can accomplish more, only Iunior and Senior girls were eligible for membership in the organization. Under the leadership ot Marian Ream. president, Ioan Engh, vice president, Marge Forn- walt, secretary, and Blanche Blozovitch, treasurer, the smaller club proved this fact to be true. Ioan Engh and Marian Ream served as Inter-Club-Coun- cil Representatives. These girls attended meetings at the Y to discuss the policies of all G. R. organi- zations in the city. Many unusual clothes combinations appeared during the two-day initiation of new members. The following night, the old members gave the new girls their final test. A large crowd attended the successful skating party which was held at Westmont Grove. In order Y Left to Right-Blanche Blozovitch, Marian Ream, Marge Fornwalt, Ioanne Engh. f f ,f ,M by Pat Richardson Ianet Fullerton Mary Lewis Rita Clccone Mildred Yuhas Peggy Rutledge Charlotte Krivulka Ethel Spangler Gladys Dell Bertha Owens Imogene Getst Agnes Eash Ioanne Swank ShCOND ROW Adrienne Glock Ann Thomas Sally Gilroy Helen Andreassi, Helen Wrtherite Lois Schell Shirley Englehart Romayne Davies Rosella Knrss Barbara Ken- d Sh l Marshall Eileen Miller Betty Ruth Mxshler Hannah Robson Phyllis Rrngler Mimi ne y rr ey Thomas Pat Murray THIRD ROW Ioanne Engh Lois Rexsman Margaret Anderson Peggy B h II B ck Evans, Shupp lean Wolf Charlotte Reese Ellen Wertz Sh1rl1 Boland Frances enc o e y Lois Lyons Rosemary Wertz Phyllis Raymond Elaine Trindle Iocelyn Gnthth Elaine Klein- stub Emma Erisman FOURTH ROW Lois Baxendell Nancy Knxpe Betty Klernstub Wanda Ackle Eileen Park Mary Iane Davis Betty Lou Foust Pat Shifter Kathleen Horn Margaret Y Kohler Kay McFeaters Cindy Dunckel Icy Robinson Betty Miller Marge Fornwalt Doris Stittler Irma Lechler to spon or the Iunior-Senior Prom the Iunrors need- P ed additional funds which they obtained by trading gym dances with the Girl Reserves. Therefore the Girl Reserves held their gym dance toward-the end t ... , ww of the season. These girls were also sponsors of a I co-ed swim and a Girl Reserve-Hi-Y party. B I 38 'xx hw. I Psalms... 'X FIRST ROW-Lett to Right-Elaine Sobol, lean Marshall, Laverne Batdort, Lois Willough- 'Nw . I . I ' , ' ' . I , . W X -1' -- ' . ' ' . ' ' 'A Xa- ' I , I I I I I 'I . I ' . f ' ' -.f' Wf- ! I M S . s 'v 4? 4 I 'gd 7 X STANDING-Bill Hellman, lake Foust. Floyd Boyer. SEATED-Bob Barrett, Gene Ober, Tommy Carroll. Nil Slelltlllt'l'Atll'I lelliltli The Hi-Y's l944-45 season began with the elec- tion of officers consisting of: Floyd Boyer, presidentg Tom Carroll, vice presidentg Iake Foust, secretaryg Gene Ober, treasurer, and Bill Heilman, chaplain. Mr. William Askey, Hi-Y adviser, assisted in mak- ing this year an especially enjoyable year for the forty members of the club. Initiation of new members occurred early in the fall and provided seven days of laughs for the veterans and discomfort for the newcomers. After ct night of intiation in the gym, the newcomers were served ice cream, cookies, and cake to the delight of all present. Interesting meetings were held, some informa- tive, some for pleasure. At one, Chief Ralph Herrod presented some interesting aspects on crime and FIRST ROW-Left to Right-Mr. Askey, Floyd Boyer, SEC- OND Rowuistii ristimcm, Tom cm-1-011, lake row, THIRD now :jg J Harry Coulson, Hubert Strange, Gene Ober, FOURTH ROW- Sheldon Hunter, Bob Miller, lim Kearney, FIFTH ROW'-Brick X, 3 Y Brickles, Bob Habe1'strol'1, Germaine Letizia, Bill Shahade. SlX'l'l'l Lf ROW--Dick Hunter, Gerald McCormick, Sam Shaliade, Toni ,,.f W Murdock. SEVENTH ROW-Owen Hunt, Bob Claycomb, Dick if Ott, Bill Ewald, EIGHTH ROW-Herb Vlfeiss, Roland Ciccone, ,V I g 1 Wes Wallace, lim Dyche, NINTH ROW-Chuck Coulson, Dave R- Coulson, Clayton Tyner. TENTH BOW-Illbert Henze, Sam I lx Salem, Bill Wcuod, lohn Hipp, ELEVENTH ROW-Gene Kauff- If 'Y I man, Dick Hornick, LYnn Erlgh, Bob Barrett. Ck! VZ 4 fs-fx , .X R Q juvenile delinquency. Intra-club sports were play- T ,A X I ed throughout the year, and a victorious basketball 4 ' Qfm team represented Westmont in the Hi-Y league. Ja Q' During the course of the year, two members, xxgw Bill Heilman and Bob Miller were inducted into ff? the armed forces. , ,ti iv 55, ,or Q51 43 t i , 'Q FIRST ROW-Left to Right-lean Neil, Margaret Kohler, Shirley Englehart, Shirli Boland, Pat Rich ardson, Charlotte Reese, Frances Benchoff, Peggy Shupp, Lois Lyons, Becky Evans, Mary lane Davis Betty Lou Poust, Ioanne Richardson, Rornayne Davies, Eileen Miller, lean Rogers, Patty Lou Wright. SEC OND ROW-Betty Kleinstub, Elaine Sobol, Mimi Thomas, Ianet Fullerton, Margaret Anderson, Ell n Wertz, Eileen Park, Ioanne Engh, Doris Hecker, Norma Lane, Lily Mae Fox, Mary Lewis, Bertha Rornanow Gladys Emeigh, Shirley Marshall, Lois Hartley, Dolc-res Hlivko. THIRD ROW-Phyllis Ringler, Ronnat Gro gan, Nancy Knipe, Elaine Kleinstub, Pat Murray, Wanda Ackley, Cindy Dunckel, Blanche Blozovitch, Ioy Robinson, Lois Reisman, Marian Ream, Helen Andreassi, Lois Schell, Helen Witherite, Betty Miller Ianet Kauffman, Ethel Spangler, Adrienne Glock. All good things have a center or heart, and this was not lacking in the girls' intramurals. The Gym Club, ably governed by Miss Elizabeth Greer, formed the nucleus around which cen- tered all girls' sports. Starting the pa- rade came archery, with many able Robin Hoods participating in this out- door sport. Following, and of equal im- portance were the games of badminton, deck tennis, ping pong, volleyball and basketball, all of which afforded the girls recreation at noontirne, plus a chance to develop keen competition among the four classes. Membership in the Club is lim- ited to boys who have earned a letter in either football, basketball, or track. These boys are under the guidance of Mr. Engh. The officers for this year, se- lected by popular vote, are Bill Heil- man, president, Dave Coulson, vice president, Gene Ober, secretary-treas- urer, and Lynn Engh, sergeant-at- arms. The most important function of the club is the sponsoring of gym dances after the basketball games. The boys meet only twice a year, at which times they initiate all the lucky new members. ' FIRST ROW-Left to Right-Albert Henze, Bill Wood, Bob Barrett, Gene Ober, Coach Engh, Bill Heilman, Floyd Boyer, Dick Parsons, Iake Foust. SECOND ROW--Clayton Tyner, Iim Thompson Lynn Engh, Brick Brickles, Bob Miller, Dave Coulson, Bob Fullerton, Tom Carroll. PHOTO CLUB LOOKS AT THE BIRDIE The Photography Club began a year which proved both interesting and successful by electing Burt Murrie as president, Adrienne Glock as vice president, and Ellen Wertz as secretary-treasurer. Several new members were admitted into the club, thus increasing the total membership to sixteen. With Miss Margaret Greer acting capably as faculty ad- viser, the recently formed organizations first duty was that of taking pictures for the Phoeni- cian. This project was late in getting started, due to the necessity of going through a good deal of red tape before getting the necessary film. Finally, however, it did get under way near the beginning of football season. Ellen Wertz and David Cohoe are the two mem- bers of this club who have really put forth the most effort and enthusiasm in taking in- formal snapshots for the yearbook. At football and basketball games, at the Senior play, or in fact, any place near school at any time of day or night, these two camera fiends were busy catching their subjects in many unusual manners. Due to the efforts of Ellen, David, and other members of the club, the informal pictures in the Phoenician show the students and teachers of W.-U. Y. in their most natural poses. In order to carry out the club's purpose of making better photographers out of its mem- mas.. ,MRA K J, rw.. FIRST ROW-Left to Right-Nancy Knipe, Mary Iane Davis, Betty Lou Foust, Mary Lewis. SECOND ROW-Burt Murrie, Ellen Wertz, Adrienne Glock, Ann Thomas, Sally Gilroy. THIRD ROW-Calvin Wilson, Louis Coppersmith, Iim Ruff, Dave Cohoe. FOURTH ROW- George Stephenson, Regis Stinely, Dan Quest. bers, most of the meetings held were de- voted to ways of improving photographic skill. Among other things, the members were taught a little about the art of developing pic- tures. The more experienced members of the organization demonstrated the various meth- ods employed to get better and clearernsnap- shots and explained other things every good photographer must know. Several meetings were spent discussing the possibility of hav- ing one room or part of the school Converted into a darkroom for use by the club members. The activities of the organization, however, were not by any means confined to improv- ing the technical skill of its members. Early in the spring the club sponsored a dance for the purpose of raising funds for the club's use and were pleased with its success. Because there are only a few activities at the school in the spring, the attendance was large, and everyone welcomed the dance as a worth- while means of entertainment. I MUSIC MASTERS The band, not as large this term as in other years, started off to a successful season under the capable leadership of the new in- structor, Mrs. Grandinett. Through her efforts the members made up- in quality what they lacked in quantity. Although unable to accom- pany the football' team to out-of-town games this year because of transportation difficulties, the band was present at all the home games to add to the spirit and enthusiasm of the players and students. Bill Woods, the drum major, always entertained the crowd at half- time with an outstanding performance of baton-twirling. The band wound up the foot- ball season with some unusual drills at the traditional Ferndale game. 5 Z There were only five Seniors-Ellen Wertz, Pat Murray, Ed Seifert, Cal Wilson and Bob Fullerton, in the band this year. These Seniors made their farewell apperaance with the band at the March concert which was a great success. It was an ultra-modern program containing a novelty number, Three Blind Mice and such popular numbers as You Embraceable You, Made Me Love You, and The Man I Love. The remainder of the program consisted of patriotic and classical numbers. During the season the band was pleased to have several visits from its former leader. Cpl. Edmund Horner. Left to Right-Iacqueline Wilkinson, Pat Hoffman, Ellen Wertz, Mary lane Frye, David Cohoe, Leighton Hunt, Paul McGill, Regis Stinely, Calvin Wilson, Betty Churchey, Robert Shank, Robert Homanay, Robert Fullerton, William Grove, Robert Kahl, Karl Park, Ianet Kels, Blodwyn Young, Audrey Thomas, Pauline Wertf, Dorothy Foust, Pat Murray, Elva Long, Kenneth I-Ieffley, David Wilson, Norma Lane, Frances Benchoff, Albert Gould, Luthexxl-Ioffman, George Stephenson, Aileen Shaffer, Betty Kauffman, Hannah Robson, Iris Stutzmcm, Ed'Seifert, Bennett Braude, Dick Ott, Shirley Dom, Esther Horner. IN FRONT-Bill Wood and Ethel Spangler. 42 WRST ROVV'--l.ci1io Riqlit--Peggy Shupp, Rosalyn Rmnanoff, Nancy Kniper, Hannah Robson, Iris Stutzmati, Patty Lou Wlriglii, Paul lVf'cGill, lreiahton Hunt, Bcity Clwurchcy, Robert Shank, Alberl Gould, Robert Homcmay. SFCOND HOW Ahudrey Erehm, Lois H ciwilz, Doroihy lm'-', Miimeili lleiilcv, Robert Kalil, Karl lvlllllljiffi llvuclmfl. lllllill ITUW --Pu Nlurray, lactyiwliiiag Ymmii, Shi-lwv Umm, llq-qi: Flimfly flemrav Slefvlivjttir' ii lNllSLill, flilfrfw Sliqtilf-i, Uftvr- Clfzzluwcr, Fd Siffflxxi, lflwiil 'r Plill'-llS'l',-Alfmri Wolf, IIlill'IC'l'Oli---Mis, Cmn,l1.i. All heads turned as a small, charming new faculty member entered the room and said, Now, girls, we will please take up 'Bachf Yes, this was Mrs. Grandinett, our new orchestra leader. She had to work hard. Of course there was talent, but there were many noticeably vacant seats, especially in the string section. This did not dishearten the leader or her trainees. With the aid of some consolidated students and some new music, they got the fall session under way in full swing. ' l'IRS'l' HOW l..-ll fri ifuflrt . limits biilretrifm, LL- lilltt dr-gy lltxcirikiilhy hum i4llUf,ff'OiE7lW, jim Tifllllliiiillly ll' arllcy, Audrey Thomas, Pat Hoffman, Phyllis Rubin- Park, David Vlfilson, VVilliam Gmile, Norma Lane, Willfinson, Esther Horner, Ianct Kels, Blodwyn Paulixw lNtv1't7, lrflviv l.-mil, l OllR'I'll ROW -'Calvin Swsriqlw, Uicli Otl. This year the Westmont-Upper Yoder cho- rus, Which consisted -of thirty-five members, was under the able direction of Mrs. Grandi- nett. The girls and their leader worked very hard and presented many successful pro- grams. The annual Christmas program given in the auditorium on December 19th, was un- usual in that the alternate numbers had ap- propriate settings. Silent Night, the first se- lection, put the audience in a peaceful mood needed to appreciate the program. l-lilluggos:-, tliigrf-riiu Robinson, Nlarjorlu Salem, All- l.w-:-iis, liUl'l'l,llIlC lltvrlfelnilc, Ann Clullin, Mary Lou llilfmlsz, lu-zmuliiwm m,i1a..1H 'FA twill i'?ff1lJll-fillitwl Witt mum, l'uli'i:-ici llVtwrl, licxysu limmvl, Cecilia Vllclmi- viivli, Nwgvw l mla3:, tftiivmiw llllilllltlilll, Nlairgaiwf 55 ilwri, jam- Lluwimiu, llvla-f lliisvrilui-x'i'v, llvlwu Wllllk!l'llC, lwixs Suliwil, Cmnt this, limit ilwrn fliIlSl'SllUl'I. Sth'-XN13lNGgNl1's. Graiiiliricll, louzxiui Swank, lean MCll'Sllllll, iwmil limi' if-. fttitlf, Fmziw if-ali, filxirlwv lfusli, Viwlfv lCwfi'ff',, Nluw' ftlifff' lCt1l1l,lRiis41lyn lluiucxnutf, BCll'lULll4Ll Coon 43 Helping hands Optical illusion Heavy, heavy what hangs overhead? 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X .X xx V, f' , f X, f A X X4 f XX xx!! i, ff ff, f ff fyf V , , ' ' ff If, ff f fry, xi X I f y GIVE IT T0 'EM BOYS svi2i'- FIRST ROW-Left to Right-Gene Ober, Brick Brickles, Tom Carroll, Dave Coulson, Albert Henze, Clayton Tyner, Dick Hunter. BEHIND CENTER-Bill Heilman. SECOND ROW-Floyd Boyer, Hubert Strange, Bob Barrett. STANDING-Iake Foust fManagerl, Sam Salem, Herb Weiss, Iim Kearney, Iohn Danyluk, Owen Hunt, Bob Claycomb, Dick Hornick, lack Mapoles, Iirn Dyche, Gene Kauffman, Gerald McCor- mick, Bill Shahade, Bob Clark. Westmont's football season opened with a bang on September 15, when the team swamped Richland 34-6. We scored in every quarter of the game with at least one touch- down. Bill Heilman sparked the team with 15 points and Bob Barrett came in a close second with l3. One week later, the Red and Gray machine hit the road, traveling to Lock Haven. Entering the game against heavy odds, the boys did a bang-up job, and emerged the victors of a tough, but well-fought battle. The Bisons of Bedford High were the next victims on the list. Bedford's team was composed mostly of Sophomores and Iuniors who were fast and hard to bring down. Westmont took its fourth straight win of the season by scalp- ing the Indians 13-7. The game featured many thrills for the fans and players alike, for in- stance, Bill Heilman's sensational pass inter- ception and 85 yard run in the first quarter. Despite this the quarter ended with the Red and Gray machine on the short end of the score. For the first time in the season we were behind, and naturally the boys didn't relish this thought. They soon corrected it, however, because the first time they got their hands on the ball in the second quarter they chalked up another six pointer. The traditional jinx of Friday l3th didn't hold true for the Hilltop steamroller as they tucked their fifth game un-- der their belts, but only after playing a hard game on a sloppy field. The game ended 20-l3. Indiana was added to the Red and Gray victory string in a Saturday home game played in the mud of a two-day rain. The Hilltop machine shifted into high gear within three plays, as witnessed by their touchdown in the opening minutes. A windy day at Somerset saw an avengous fighting eleven take to the field with a determined look in their eyes that seemed to spell doom for the Somerset team. But history has a strange way of repeating it-- self, and for the second successive year Som- erset spoiled a perfect season for Westmont. It was a heart-breaking game to lose, but in the last quarter, when the outcome was un- questionable, the lads from Westmont High were still playing a fighting game. A last period can often prove 'fatal to a team, and that was proved when Westmont met its arch- rival, Ferndale, on November 3. The two teams played on rather even terms during the first half. We had several opportunities to score, but failed to cash in on them. In the third period Ferndale began to pile up yardage and came through in the final frame with two six- FOOTBALL SCORES Westmont ...... ...,........ 3 4 Richland Township ..,.., .... U Westmont ...... ...... 1 3 Lock Haven ................. .... 7 Westmont' ....., .,.... l 4 Bedford .........,..,,.........,,....... .... 0 Westmont ...... ...... l 3 Conemaugh Township ....... .... 7 Westmont .,,.,. ...... 2 U Eloensburg ........., ...........,.,. ....... l 3 Westmont ,,.... ...... l 4 Indiana ...... ...... .... 6 Westmont ...... ...... l 3 Somerset .t.. ....... 2 5 Westmont ....., .. U Ferndale .,.. ....... l 3 pointers. Westmont found it impossible to score. The final score stood at l3-U. All in all the season was tops and the entire student body is proud of the game fights the team put up when they were faced with what seemed like overwhelming odds. The Iunior Varsity football team broke into the sports news this year with an enviable record of victories. In playing several larger, heavier teams, the I. V. showed trickiness and speed in play, which conquered slower, ,less agile opponents. The Iunior'Varsity, composed of Freshmen and Sophomores, will provide much of next year's varsity talent. Iohn I-Iipp, Paul Campbell, Leonard Simmons and Ger- main Letizia are a hard-to-beat combination in the backfield. Sonny Piazza, another de- pendable back was injured in practice, and was eliminated from play about mid-season. The line, a fast charging hard-to-crack group, made it tough for defensive opponents to break up plays. For the onlooker, the ends pro- vided thrills in receiving difficult passes, thus making long gains. Assistants to Coach Askey changed throughout the season. Those assisting included Dave Faunce, Bill Corbin, Ed Quinn, Rusty MacCauliff, and Craig Kunkle, all re- turned from work, college, or the service. With such a large and experienced coaching staff, the I. V.'s could not help winning. Iour- neying to Ebensburg the team won an import- ant phase of the battle by defeating the Red and Black by a score of 19-7. They were not, however, quite as fortunate against Ferndale, who defeated them twice, on the Price Field and Ferndale's field. Prospects for the future seem rosy. A large number of eighth grade and Freshmen students are prepared to take the places of the Sophomores. Next year's team should show the same spirit and fight which characterized the I. V. players in the past season. . FIRST ROW-Left to Right-Bruce ldeson, Germaine Letizia, Louis Pourron, Bill Mapoles, Kenneth Dorian, Leo Andreassi, Don Adams. BEHIND CENTER-Iohn Hipp. SECOND ROW- Bill Ewald fManagerf, Leonard Simmons, Dave Rohrer !Manager1, Paul Campbell, Bill Gregory, Iack Bennett IManagerI. STANDING-Bob Gregory, Harry Gardner, Luke Weimer, Charles Coulson, Dave Wilson, Ed Scrttel, Iim Ruff, Hugo Bromund, Bob Haberstroh, Bob Lantos, Clyde Ashcom, Cal Kapitan, Frank Piazza, Ioe Kohler, Albert Boyer. SENIOR SUPERMEN SHOW THEIR STUFF TOP-Left to Right-Dick Hunter, Brick Brickles, Gene Ober. BOTTOM-Iack Mapoles, Tom Carroll, Bill Heilman, Bob Claycomh. X K ala.. Czcu. BmcxLr:s- Brick . . . No. 95 . . . Wt. 187 . . . fast charging and hard fighting right tackle . . . aggressive and rough . . . usually played entire game . . . at his best when things were toughest . . . liked to block. Tom CARROLL--'1Bugs . . . No. 87 . . . Wt. 140 . . . quick and tough right guard . . . liked to lead interference . . . always did his best in game . . . liked to back up line on the de- fense . . . remembered for aggressiveness. Bos CLAYCOMB-No. 85 . . . Wt. 147 . . . played either tackle position equally well . . . kept regular tackles on their toes . . . a hard fighter . . . took delight in making tackles . . . liked to block . . . a valuable reserve on any team. BiLL HEILMAN- Butzo . . . No. 75 . . . Wt. 145 . . . co-captain and triple-threat man of team . . . swerved and dodged all opponents 50 7 1 . . . brilliant passer at the right time . feet many times. called the right plays brought fans to their GENE OBER-No. 88 . . . Wt. 150 . . . rough, rangy, and red-headed co-captain filling the right end position . . . best on the defense . . . efficient on any play . . . well liked and respected by all his teammates. DICK HUNTER-NO. 74 . . . Wt. 125 . . . fast wide-awake left end . . . best on offense . . . could snag passes on his finger tips . . . un- daunted when faced with heavy odds . . . backed up line on defense. IACK MAPOLES-lxGUDdGF . . . No. 89 . . . Wt. 140 . . . dependable and rugged guard . . . plugged weak spots in line when regulars slowed down . . . started in a number of games . . . lots of pep. OUR ,MORALE BOUSTERS The cheerleading squad this year consist- ed ol Blanche Blozovitch, Marian Ream, Mil- dred Yuhas, Wanda Ackley, Ioan Engh, Patty Lou Wright, and Betty Lou Foust. With their loyal support and clever cheers, these girls helped to make the athletic year more suc- cessful. In rain or snow, they were always on hand to lead the student body with the spirit and enthusiasm that is typical of W.-U. Y. No matter how far the team traveled, the cheerleaders never failed to get there before the whistle blew for the game to start. Coach Carl Engh once more was wel- comed back to the position of head coach of the football, basketball, and track teams. With the loss of Coach Mannion to the armed forces the boys found renewed faith and guid- ance in Mr. Engh. William Askey, a teacher from Kiski Prep School, took over the job of assistant coach. O'Leary, as he is better known, soon won the friendship and admira- tion of all the students. Under the leadership of these two coaches, the teams produced re- sults that were a credit to the school. lake Foust, Reggy Parsons, Bill Ewald. Dave Rohrer, Iack Bennett, and Chuck Coul- son comprised the managers squad this year. The underclass key men, as the younger managers are sometimes referred to, were driven through a year of hard work with the Senior managers, Reggy and lake, giving or- ders. Lett to Right-MANAGERS-Bill Ewald, lake Foust, Dave Rohrer, lack Bennett. COACHES-William Askey, Carl Engh. CHEERLEADERS-Wanda Ackley, Patty Lou Wright, Mildred Yuhas, Betty Lou Foust, Marian Ream, Ioanne Engh, Blanche Blozovitch. AGILE TACT ICS SEATED-Left to Right-Herb Weiss, Bill Heilman, Gene Ober, Bob Miller, Coach Engh, Bob Davis, Dave Coulson, Dick Hunter, Iohn Danyluk. STANDING--Harry Coul- son, Dick Ott, Iim Kearney, Gene Kauffman, Hubert Strange, Dick Hornick, lim Iohns, Gerald McCormick, Bob Barrett, Ioel Kranich, lack Leabhart. Westmont's cage squad opened its 1945 season by pinning a snappy 34-16 defeat on Somerset. This game proved to be the first of a six-game winning streak put on by the Hilltoppers. During the Christmas vacation the team, all the time gaining in speed and skill, defeated a group of alumni boys. The next week the boys returned from Windber on the long end of a 41-26 score. This was a surprise to many basketball fans because of the comparatively inexperienced squad. Con- emaugh Township proved to be no match for our boys, since they won easily by a 42-26 score. The next game, with Ebensburg, gave Westmont an even easier victory, 49-14. One of the most thrilling games of the year was played at Indiana. The home team put on a fourth-quarter spree, but the Hilltoppers came through in the last few minutes to win 31-30. Holding a high position in the Tri-County League, Westmont then lost the next two games to Ferndale and Iohnstown, losses which placed them in third place. After losing those two games, the boys traveled to Ebens- burg, where they shaded the County-Seaters 27-25. Two top-ranking Seniors, Bob Miller and Bill Heilman, entered the service just be- fore the season's half-way mark, decreasing the chances of improving Westmont's position in the league. After losing a hard-fought battle at Conemaugh Township, the Enghmen next dropped a game to Windber, 25-22. Another defeat came at the hands of the Iohnstown team, 19-13. Although Westmont was ahead at half-time, .12-10, they couldn't keep up the pace, and the Trojans gained a favorable mar- gin of 8 points to give them the game. It was a hard game to lose, but the newly-formed quintet put up a hard battle against the first- place Iohnstown team. The boys were still in there fighting, and a return game with Indiana found Westmont again the 'victor by a score of 33-31. The bitterest defeat of all came at Ferndale, where the Yellow Iackets won by a score of 37-31. The Red and Gray team fought its hardest to stop the tricky Fern- dale rnen, and stuck close to the opponents until the end of the tussle. Spectacular shots and accurate passing kept our boys right on the heels of the Ferndale team. The following day, the Hilltoppers traveled to Cumberland, Maryland. to meet Allegany High. The tall, rangy Marylanders eked out a bare 40-37 victory over Westmont in the final minutes of play. A game at Somerset showed the home team determined to avenge Westmont's earl- ier victory. Our team had not played any games during the week previous to this, and the final score was Somerset 45, Westmont 18. The final game of the season was the re- turn engagement with Allegany, a real thrill- er which our team won, 34-32. BASKETBALL SCORES Westmont ...,.,.....,. 34 Somerset .... Westmont ...... 4A Alumni .,........,............... Westmont ...... 41 Windber .,,......,......,,...... Westmont .,.... 42 Conemaugh Township Westmont ....., 31 lndiana ....,.,....,.............. Westmont .,.... 49 Ebensburg ..... Westmont ,..... Z0 Iohnstown ....,.. Westmont ....,. 25 Ferndale ....,........,........,. Westmont ...... 27 Ebensburg .,.......,,.....,i.. Westmont ....,. 22 Conemaugh Township Westmont ...... 22 Windber ........,.............,, Westmont ..,,.. 13 Iohnstown ,.....,........,...... Westmont ...,.. 33 Indiana ...., Westmont ...,,. 31 Ferndale ...... Westmont ...... 37 Allegany ..... Westmont ..,... 18 Somerset .,.... Westmont ..,... 34 Allegany ..... BOB MILLER- Fish -cagey cap- tain and center . , . high scorer un- til called to duty with the Navy . . . great on capturing rebounds and under basket shots . . . usually suc- cessful in getting jump balls for his team BILL HEILMAN- Butza - snappy forward . . . only holdover from last year's varsity . . . spark plug of team until drafted into Army in midseason . . . steady, agile player . . . excelled in side court shots . . . magnetic fingertips DICK HUNTER- Greaset - de- pendable forward . . . first year on team . . . brilliant left court shots . . . steady player . . . always pulled through with a basket when it was needed . . . one arm shots GENE OBER-alert guard . . . cap- able captain of team after Fish Miller left for the Navy . . . good on long shots . . . continually after the ball . . . always fighting . . . dead shot from center Left-TOP-Bob Miller Left-BOTTOM-Bill Heilman Right-TOP-Gene Ober Right-BOTTOM-Dick Hunter 53 N . . A 44 5 3 t H ,ui nga if Half-time Find yourself Scotty's harem The old fight in there Do your dancing later, ref! They also serve 54 MERCURYS COMPETITORS Due to poor transportation facilities and abbreviated schedules W.-U. Y. did not par- ticipate in as many track meets during the 1944 season as usual. In spite of this great handicap we did take part in four-the Tri- angular, Iunior College, District No. 6 P. I. A. A. meets and our own Decathlon. Despite the many shortages all these exhibitions were of the highest quality and contained the maxi- mum in thrills and suspense. Although our boys didn't place first in any of these attrac- tions, they finished each day of competition with the knowledge of work well done. They had upheld the honor of their school and coach and made names for themselves with their brilliant sportsmanship. In the Triangular Meet, Conemaugh Town- ship High, Iohnstown High and Westmont par- ticipated. At the end of the day Iohnstown was victor with Westmont a close second. In the Iunior College Meet fifteen schools from five counties-Indiana, Armstrong, Som- erset, Blair and Cambria, were present. Al- toona High School proved victorious. One of the main track events of the year was the District No. 6 P. I. A. A. competition. About seventeen schools from an eight county area participated. Westmont showed up Well against several stronger-manned teams and though she placed eighth it was indeed grati- fying to times is Altoona Each tic track know that sheer will power some- able to defeat overpowering brawn. was the victor in this meet also. year at the end of the inter-scholas- season W.-U. Y. holds an intra-team meet. This series of ten events is called a De- cathlon and consists of the one hundred, the two hundred and twenty, the four hundred and forty yard dashes, and the half mile and the one mile runs. The field events are the running high jump, the running broad jump, the discus throw, the javelin throw, and the shot put. In last year's meet Iim fHuckl Da- vis and Bill Heilman were tied for first place with twenty-four points each, and due to Huck's early entrance into the Army Air Corps they were unable to play it off. Craig Kunkle was next highest in number of points. Participating in the track events were Cal Wilson, Iack Mapoles, Floyd Boyer, Huck Davis, Cal Kapitan, Dan Kapitan, and Iim Mc- Nally. The main participants in the field were Bill Heilman, Russell McCauliff, Craig Kunkle, Harold Paverty, Bill Corbin, and Burt Murrie. Bill Grove and Hugo Bromund were the ever- present, ever-busy managers. Coach Engh should be commended for the remarkable job he performed in putting together a small group of inexperienced boys and making them into a powerful and much-feared team. FIRST ROW-Left to Right-Bill Grove, Floyd Boyer, Bill Heilman, Calvin Wilson, Russell McCauliff, Iim Davis, Cal Kapitan, Don Kapitan, Coach Engh. SECOND ROW-Hugo Bromund, Bill Corbin, Burt Murrie, Harold Faverty, Craig Kunkle, Iack Mapoles, Iames McNally. BLOOMERS GIRLS AND KNICKER BOYS The girls' intramural program, although much more limited than that of the boys, gives each' girl in the school a chance to participate in the sport of her choice. For the second suc- cessive year Elaine Sobol won the girls' ten- nis tournament, with Eileen Park as runner- up. The archery tournament was won by Ioy Robinson, with Eugenia Robinson, Betty Klein- stub, and Charlotte Bacha as runners-up. lane Bowman, a sophomore, won the ping-pong tournament with Charlotte Reese and Betty Lou Foust coming in a close second and third. Some of thetbest and most exciting games of the year were the deck tennis games. The Iuniors won many hard-fought battles, but in the end the victory went to the Seniors. Bas- ketball seemed to be the favorite sportof most of the girls, if we judge from the attendance at the games. Rivalry was particularly keen between the Seniors and the Iuniors, with the latter team copping the honors. Volleyball was another sport in which many girls par- ticipated and as a result of this enthusiasm many exciting games were played. The suc- cessful intramural program was brought to an end in the spring with many thrilling mush- ball games. I pg-V., f i 'NA Ny. l X jf! lg Q' 3 f ,. , f ' W f The program of boys' intramurals at W.-U. Y. was designed to provide recreation and extra gym periods for any boys who desired them. Any boy who has not earned a varsity letter or who is not on a varsity team of the sport which is being played is eligible. The games, except those of touch football, were played in the gym at lunch time. The curtain rose on touch football. The teams were well chosen and the struggle for the champion- ship was won by a Senior team. The next activity was volleyball, a favorite with both spectators and players. Despite the close rival- ry between the Iuniors and Seniors, the Iuniors copped first place. Basketball proved to be one of the most popular sports of the year. Each class, except the Freshman was represented by two teams. Much to the amazement of the up- per classmen, the Freshmen team won con- sistenly and its leadership was never serious- ly threatened. Despite the fact that getting sneakers and woolen gym socks was al- most an impossibility, the program was suc- cessfully carried out. Soft ball, ping-pong, and track events were also held in the spring, under the capable supervision of Mr. Mcllnay. 56 ' W.-U. Y.'s Sugar Bowl Sharp , isn't she? Accentucrting the positive Dignified Seniors The Ink Spots Curtain call 5 1 .ff SCX ? ik Q iii K KK N -M mil 5 flmwsf if-' X Why look at us while the iecims on the fieldf Rcxtioning problems again' Lust minute shopping Lei's get together on this A'Reggie , as usurri Time io knock OH S5 r 'gl 4 Y F ,sl- NA su L .bgwnrsvq lit lan IMI! . 'Ni Taking the day off Daylight view of the Hcoozmobilef' in ruin or shine Ccrgey boys The-refs One in Every Fnmilyu Whds the' mrgci this time, 'iBuqs if . . K 90 THE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF-MARGARET KOHLER BUSINESS MANAGER-BETTY KLEINSTUB EDITORIAL BOARD WANDA ACKLEY IEAN NEFF SELMA ZASOFSKY MARGARET ANDERSON BARBARA KENNEDY ADRIENNE GLOCK CHIEF TYPIST-EMMA ERISMAN TYPING STAFF BUSINESS STAFF HELEN ANDREASSI CECIL BRIcxLEs HARRY COULsoN DICK EDWARDS SALLY GILROY LAVERNE BATDORF ALBERT SCHWING BLANCHE BLOZOVITCI-I TONI MURDOCK BERTHA ROMANOW IAY- SHAULIS IRMA LECHLER MARIAN REAM MARGE FORNWALT EMMA ERISMAN PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR-ELLEN WERTZ PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF MARY LEWIS ANN THOMAS CALVIN WILSON EDITORIAL STAFF KATHLEEN HORN MILDRED YUHAS IANET KAUFPMAN HELEN WITHERITE DICK PARSONS LoIs SCHELL BETTY MILLER DORIS STIPFLER CURTIS IAMES CHARLES SALEM ART EDITOR-LOIs REISMAN ASSISTANT ART EDITOR-LoIs WILLOUGHBY SHIRLI BOLAND TOM CARROLL IAKE FOUST TACK MAPOLES ETHEL SPANGLER PATTY RICHARDSON ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Bo NANCY KNIPE RONNAT GROOAN PAT MURRAY IOY ROBINSON BOB FULLERTON DAVE STERLING ROSELLA KNISS R HARERSTROH The PHOENICIAN Staff wishes to express its gratitude to: MR. 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