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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1955 volume:

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'-:a..A:g:-.-:-' - . .gf.- . ..::-.-:f-' x N ., ff .-.'.- - , , , .., Q Tv: , 4.7-fgpx A mms-- , , QV. - -' .,v1'.'., -1 -'-Zu, . 1Z'L'-Z-Z1-'- I :1:-1-?:+v1-'r-21-011:-5 z.. W0 4- g,.,.1,,1- 54..,5.,,-. ,. - o ' 0 ' q r 'I ,, ,, . ' I 1 Z A I ' Nr' 'ff 'I A ' WWW 5. , W.- Xx M WN: xxxxxw, 1 Q Y X '11 DEDIEATIU We, the students of the 1955 graduating class of Westmont-Upper Yoder High School, dedicate this book to the faculty of our school. We wish to thank the many teachers who have helped and guided us from our freshman year to our gradua- tion. We therefore dedicate this publication to our teachers who have prepared us for our future life and work. PHIJE ICI!-KN ST FF Editor ................,.,.. Associate Editor ............,......,. Associate Business Managers .... Photo Editor ...... Art Editor ....... Sports Editor ,... Business Statl- RONALD MARLEY DICK BIRD ELEANOR BOUCH CHARLOTTE BOWMAN IOANNE CAsALE KATHLEEN CUNNINGHAM IAY DEMI Editorial Staff- JANET BORING BARBARA COHEN EMILY ERISMAN DELOREs LATOs MARY ALICE LAWSON DELORES LITTLE MARIE PAGANO Typing Staff- ANNA MARIE BOTHE DONNA BUCAN KATHLEEN DAUGHERTY MARY IANE FABO LILLIAN HARSHBERGER Photo Staff- JEAN AN BRIDGES GINGER HARRIGAN BARBARA HOWE Sports Staff- KEN BEATY GEORGE BEzEK VINCENT DE FRANK IIM HEMPHILL Art Stczif- IANICE KOONTz CAROL FAIRCHILD MYRALENE FRITZ DARLENE GORE KITTY ANN GRIFFITH IEEE HAHN IACK HERRING ELEANOR POURRON IANET REPLOGLE VALERIA ROESCH MARCIA SALEM DANICAL SIvITs RALPH SWANK IOANNE HOLTZMAN MAY KEGG DONNA KRAEEL DULCIE MULKEY IOANNE NAUGLE CHESTER LAPINSKI MARY KAY MELNIOK BOB NITzEL RON HusToN DON IRWIN DONALD KOVAL RONALD KOvAL VIVIAN REESE BARBARA BURKETT FLOYD SANTORO BOE GLOSSER IANE GALLAGHER DAVID GROVE STEVE WALLING HOWARD PICKING ANGELA MARSHALL TOM MARSHALL TOM PHILLIPS BARRY ST. CLAIR CHARLES STUTZMAN OSCAR ZOLBE EILEEN VICKROY CAROLYN WAGENBACH BETsY WALKER LINDA WATKINS CHARLES WIRTZ MARIAN WOOD WANDA OBER IAY RINEBOLT CAROL STUDENY DONNA WINGARD SHIRLEY YERNAUX LORETTA PARK TOM WILLIAMS TOM LEAR BOB MIHELIC ROY SHAPEER LEN STEPT ANNA IANE YOUNG THE SIIHIJIJI. BU HD The Westmont-Upper Yoder School Board is the governing body of the schools ot West- mont Borough and Upper Yoder Township. The board is responsible for the operation of these public schools. A great portion ot their work is planning and supervising the curriculum of the school system. The board is responsible for the financial operation ot the school system through the collection of taxes. This money is distributed and used to the best ad- vantage tor the faculty and to keep the schools on a high level of scholastic standing. The School Board is composed of ten members, tive from Westmont Borough and tive from Upper Yoder Township. The five from Westmont are: Edward A. Dittmar, president, William V. Price, Claire A. Anderson, Robert A. Hoadley, and Parker R. Lawson. F. Mon- roe Williamson, vice-presidentg Luther E. Lehman, Russell A. Iones, and Earl Brubaker, treas- urer, are from Upper Yoder. Mr. Harry R. Leckey is the non-member secretary of the group. The members meet once a month but call extra meetings when there is a special need. The board is to be congratulated for their fine work in making our school the fine model of education that it is. 'Vlllf 5CllUUl. BOARD LEFT TO RlGll'l'-Cris! R. Uxhhuns. Parlwr R. Lawsuit. NVlllmm V. Prine. llurrv R. l,rm'M'v, wsu-Iarv: littxxfirtl A. Dmnmr. pri. dent: Luthcr E. Lchnlan. Earl Brubaker. lrrasnrrrg Clairc A. Annlrrson. Rolwrr A. llo-xdlvv. Russcll A. lnncs. Ahsrut xxlwn shi- pn turv: was taken was F. Monroe VVill1an1son. vxcn'-prcsidcnt. THE ADMI ISTHATIU The Administration of 1954-55 was capably headed by Mr. Donald A. Watts, supervising principal of the West- mont-Upper Yoder District. This was his first year as supervising principal, and he proved quite efficient in this post. Mr. Watts first entered Westmont as the school principal at the beginning of last year's term. New to our school is Mr. William F. Shaffer, the prin- cipal, whose pleasant and cordial manner is enjoyed by all. A graduate of Penn State and Bucknell University, Mr. Shaffer is by no means a novice to his job as prin- cipal. Previous to his arrival here, he taught at Turbot- ville High School in Turbotville, Pennsylvania, was prin- cipal at the Thompsontown-Delaware Township in Thompsontown, Pennsylvaniag and was vocational ad- visor in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Mr. Shaffer was also as- sistant-superintendent of the Union County Schools in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Miss Anna Mary Raab, Miss Anna lane Ashcom, and Miss Kathryn Eisaman are the very efficient secretaries to Mr. Watts, Mr. Shaffer, and Mr. Leckey, respectively. HIGH SCHOOL SECRETARIES STANDlNCl-Miss Mary Anna Raah. SEATED-Miss Kathryn E Supervising Principal MR, DONALD A. WATTS School Principal MR. WILLIAM F. SHAFFER isaman. Miss Anna lane Ashcom. DOROTHY BLACK English-Grade 8 B. S. University of Pittsburgh CARL A. ENGH Banking and Law Bookkeeping I, ll B. S. Ohio Northern University EDMUND D. HOHNER Band-Orchestra B. M. Carnegie Institute of Technology WILLIAM A. Asxzv Civics Pennsylvania History B. S. Indiana State Teachers College W. Scorr BRALLIER Science-Grades 7, 8 B. A. Franklin and Marshall College THE FAC LTY ol Pittsburgh H 7 ' A it sr 'L MARGARET GREEK Guidance Counselor RUTH K GRIFFITH B. A. Wells College ' . U . .t f Home Economics niversi o Y Beaver Colle e M. A. Pittsburgh g Columbia University Izssn: T. BARKHYMRR Geography-Grade 7 Indiana State Teachers 9 University of Pittsburgh LUTHER P. CLAYCOMB Arithmetic-Grade 8 Spelling-Grade 8 B. S., M. Ed. University MARTHA C. BOTTGER Typing I, Il Stenography I, ll B. S., M. Ed. Guidance Counselor's Certificate Pennsylvania State University THEODORE I. GEHLMANN Physical Education Health-First Aid B. S. College oi William and Mary MARJORII-: KAUFMAN Music Education B. S. Indiana State Teachers College ROBERT I. MANNION American History Problems ot Democracy B. S. Lock Haven State Teachers College C. Vmmi-in MCILNAY Typing I Salesmanship Geography Business Arithmetic Beckley Business College B. S. Indiana State Teachers College ALBA L. LONG IEANNETTE LABE Latin 1, II English-Grade 7 B. A. Susquehanna B. S. University ol University Piffsbufgh M. A. Bucknell University Pr:-rsn L. MOLLURA History Geography B. S. Lock Haven State Teachers College ETHEL IANE NAYLOR Music Education B. S. Indiana State Teachers College DAVID I. MCCORMICK English-Grade 9 B. A., M. A. Allred University 'Ml MINTER M. OT-r Duke University ANTHONY N. Pitons General Science Biology B. S. St. Francis College Chemistry L Il CAROLYF S. Owzus Physics Spelling. B. S. Gettysburg College Secretfmal Work M. A. University of B' S' Indiana state Pittsburgh Teachers College THERESA O'KlCKl Spanish l, ll French l, ll B. S. Indiana State Teachers College Iunm-I C. Pmvsrslu Home Economics B. S. Pennsylvania State University KATHRYN E. RAAB School Nurse Cum: W. Rmci-:Ann Trigonometry Plane and Solid Geometry General Mathmatics Consumer Science B. S., M. Ed. University of Pittsburgh MARGARET I. RUMMEL MARVIN W. SAvi:R1Nc English ll B. A Thiel College ROBERT WARDROP IEANETTE S. WENKLAR Arithmetic-Grade 7 B. S. Alabama Polytechnic Institute RUTH S. WINEMAN Art ELIZABETH GREER World History Spelling-Health Indiana State B. S. Arnold Colleg Teachers College R ffffggnlgjgjjgh MZTS1lLiiif?6B Valley Memorial B. A. Vassar College Hospital Librarian MARJORIE SALEM B. A. University ol Physical Education Pittsburgh Health-First Aid B. A., L. S. University of B. S. State Teachers Michigan College MARJomr: E. STRAYER German I, Il Art-Grades 7, 8, 9 English Ill, IV Lock Haven State B. A. Allegheny College Teachers College M. Ed. University ot Pittsburgh HUGH F. ROGERS Industrial Arts Mechanical Drawing B. S. State Teachers College at California HENRY L. Sosmsxl Industrial Arts Mechanical Drawing B. S., M. Ed. Pennsylvania State University IOSEPHINE G. WILLIAMS Algebra I, ll B. A. Randolph Macon Women's College 6 1 A ....,,,..r.w xl .W hmmm VWWMMW Wav , W ,. . ,. ...m...... M... M. ......, ,.. ,.,i,,,,,,,,,,, mggm1v7..4,f,, am,m.gm,....,.....,..,f L 'F M. . .t,4. FIRST ROW. left to right-L, Harshberger, B. Frye, D, Baum, M. Wood. Gallagher, l. Troutman, A. Bowman. P. Urban, D. Sivits, l. Pogal. E. Vickroy, L. Miller, Mr. Ott. SECOND ROW-A. Marshall. K. Beaty, I. Hemphill. L. Stept. I. Salem, T. Marshall, I. Marshall, R, Nitzel, C. Getty, D. Hemp- hill, Casale, B. Burkett. THlRD ROW-W. London, R. Huston, E. Bolha, R, Hillegass, R. Swank, C, Wirtz, R. Shaffer, V. DeFrank. H. Picking, F. THE STUDE T IIUUNIIIL The Student Council this year proved very efficient under its first girl president, Marian Wood. Ioe Marshall was vice-president, while Iane Gallagher recorded the minutes, and Iohn Salem handled the money. Santoro. S. Walling. Mr. Ott, the advisor, corrected errors in parliamentary procedure and provided many helpful ideas. One of the first projects undertaken by the council was to continue and strengthen the Pep Club, an innovation of last year's council. To eliminate the problem of papers lit- tered on school grounds, council had Waste containers placed in suitable locations around the school. To help build up school spirit, red gray pennants were purchased by council and sold to students. Members of the council volunteered their study periods to act as moni- tors in the halls. A wrestling team was suggested at a meeting, and a committee was appointed to present the idea before the school OFFICERS-left to right-I. Marshall, vice-president: M. Wood, prcsi- board Mr Gehh-ncln the advisor for the dent: I. Gallagher, secretary: I. Salem, treasurer. ' ' ' Wrestling team, recommended that new mats and other equipment be pur- chased. This proposal was put before the athletic committee, who after com- puting the probable cost, decided to buy the equipment out of next year's budget. Money was set aside from council funds to purchase popular records for the gym dances. These and many other useful proj- ects were put into effect this year. The , Student Council can be proud of the . fine job they did. ff? ffwys , X X ft, K xx I xxx, ,. , ix X X. ' - X xXXXx , xxx x ffxxxxkgsgx x.kk A x -X fi QT , x L., '4 ix 3. xv? ni ...wif 4 I SS X X N S 3 xx xQQ ' .,- yA X ' '11- 12G5E5,'1: , 453111225 ,. . , x J X lx f WX xX S? M 3: -X1 K xx 2 'f ix X X X ff X .L X. y ,.,. I f x-: x x 'X xx xw X X X X , VEIZQ 3 V W XNXx X W 1 X ii xx X X N ' ,W 0 M XX X x XxX x xXS A xx X xx 9 11 350 X, Q ,, .1 :, t X , ,lbl t , ' 'P v Y ! - . 5 XX S! S Sl X S S5 xx xxx QM SM x XX x S QQQUQ X Coxvcbj WSE ' Q, CYD C23 Q5 GLU wb O? C2 ' O fo .JMU NX 'Q XS 9 K 5 ffq K if S Wy ggygf? ,Cf N119 x f I ,gigs AEJCX l Z' if ss' Q m.A g ' x QCD 1 f 5 f6AX ,fx X? 5 iwMmn5 gf xxx THE SE IDB CLASS The years between 1951 and 1955 were four of the most important years in the lives of the Senior Class members. They represented years of hard work and fun, laughter and tears, and exceeding all, they meant the courageous struggle from freshman to senior. We came to school with the firm convic- tion that the world was our oyster, and it took us almost four years to find out that no oyster is of much value unless you master the art of opening it. All Senior Class activities proved successful under the leadership of Iames Hemphill, who was as- sisted by Ronald Marley acting as vice-president. Eileen Vickroy was the official note scribbler, and Oscar Zolbe served as treasurer. Our class had many participants on the football team. They were George Bezek, Vincent De- Frank, Iarnes Hemphill, Ronald Reitz, Ralph Swank, Barry St. Clair, Iohn Weiss, and Tom Williams. Our rousing victory over our arch rival, Ferndale, C25-Ol climaxed a most successful season on the grid- iron. Sparking the varsity basketball team was our sharp-shooting center, George Bezek, and the Babe Ruth's of our class were Ken Beaty, George Bezek, and Iohn Weiss. Oscar Zolbe and Dave Grove showed their athletic prowess by carrying first aid kits while serving as team managers. Not to be slighted, the girls of our class were also very athletically inclined. Outstanding among these were Kathleen Daugherty, Emily Erisman, lane Gallagher, Io Ann Holtzman, Delores Latos, Mary Alice Lawson, Dulcie Mulkey, Loretta Parks, Marcia Salem, Eileen Vickroy, and Marian Wood. Shouting Words of encouragement and leading loyal spectators in cheering with catchy words and energetlc motions were the senior members of the cheerleading squad: Iane Gallagher, captaing Dani- cal Sivits, Eileen Vickroy, and Marian Wood. Heading the twirling exhibitions was the drum majorette, Mary Alice Lawson, and strutting close behind her were the other senior majorettes, Ianet Boring and Ginger Harrigan. For some time We-sty's versions of Einstein have been attending classes and have been per- manent fixtures on the Honor Roll issued by the office. They include Donna Bucan, Barbara Burkett, Barbara Cohen, Kathleen Cunningham, Bob Glosser, Kitty Ann Griffith, Dave Grove, Ronald Huston, Mary Alice Lawson, Howard Picking, Leonard Stept, Ralph Swank, Eileen Vickroy, and Marian Wood. Many activities of Westy were efficiently led by members of the senior class. These include the language clubs headed by Monsieur Walling, Senor Huston, and Herr Picking. The Y-Teens and Hi-Y, guided by Ioanne Casale and Roy Shaffer, exemplified the Golden Rule. Also holding executive posi- tions were Ken Beaty, president of the Biology Club, and Charles Wirtz, president of the Conservation Club. Marian Wood was elected president of the Girls' Athletic Association, and Eileen Vickroy and Letterman Huston held similar positions in the Girls' W Club and Boys' W Club, respectively. Maestro Marshall and Shutterbug Nitzel were also placed on the roster of seniors who capably led Westy's organization as band director and president of the Photo Club. The Student Coljmcll' CLASS OFFICERS-sum Vickroy, secretary: on-af zum probably the most influ- lim Hemphill. president: Ron Marley, me-pmidfni. ential student organiza- tion in the entire school, was led by Marian Wood, and Iane Gallagher re- corded the business of the meetings. The highlight of the so- cial season was the an- nual Christmas dance ap- propriately named The Snow Ball. If the success of a dance is to be deter- mined by a jammed dance floor and fashion- plate girls swirling around with their Beau Brum- mels, then The Snow Ball was a tremendous success. Reigning over the affair and lending the dance a regal air were Queen Ianice Koontz and King Don Irwin. FIRST ROW, left to right-Barbara Cohen, Anna lane Young. Carolyn Wagenbafh, Shirley Yernaux. loanne Casale. Donna Krahal, Mary Alice Lawson, Marie Pagano. Dulcie Mnlkey, lo Ann Holtzman, Barhara Howe, Emily Erisman, lean Ann Bridges, Marv lane Fabo. SECOND ROW-Anna Marie Bothe, Donna Buean. Donna Wingarcl, Eleanor Bouch, Kathleen Daugherty, Angela Marshall. Delores Little, May Kegg, Lillian Harshlmerger. Mary K. Melnik. Ioan Naugle. Ianiee Koontz. Loretta Park, Delores I.atos. THIRD ROW-Tom Marshall, lack Herring, Bob Mihelic, Howard Picking, Donald Koval, Ronald Huston. Ronald Koval, Tom Phillips, Iames Hemphill, Ronald Marley, Donad Irwin, Chester Lapinski. Tom Lear, Iudson Parry. FIRST ROW, left to right-Marian Wood, lane Gallagher, Kitty Ann Griffith, Carol Fairchild. Kathleen Cunningham, Ginger Harri- gan, Carol Studeny, Eileen Viekroy, Betsy Walker, Linda Watkins, Ianet Replogle, Myralene Fritz, Charlotte Bowman, Darlene Gore, Barhara Burkett, Ianet Boring. SECOND ROW-Kenneth Beaty, Charles Wirtz, Leonard Stept, Robert Glasser. Steve Walling. Floyd Santoro, Marcia Salem, Ieffrey Hahn, Oscar Zolbe, George Coon, Vincent DeFrank, George Bezek, Ralph Swank. David Cvrove. Richard Bird. THIRD ROW-lay Demi, Robert Nitzel. Tom Willianis, lay Rineholt. Ronald Reirz, Tom Edkins, Robert Batt-y, Kenneth Carbaugh. LeRoy Steele, David Reitz. Charles Stevens. William Wagner, Barry St, Clair, Charles Stutznian, lohn Weiss. Roy Shaffer. ROBERT ANTHONY BATEY ..Bob,, Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Band l, 2, 3 Striking blue eyes5 Can be seen buzzing around the halls as though jet pro- pelled5 Very anxious to leave Westy KENNETH CLARK BEATY Kenny Transferred from Dale 25 Band 25 Basketball 25 Foot- ball 35 Baseball 2, 3, 45 In- tramural 2, 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 German Club 3,45 Boys' W Club 45 Biology Club-President 45 Student Council 45 Chorus 3, 45 Key Club 3, 4 Plashy, but neat dresser5 A real ball ot tun5 Always appreciates a good ioke5 Class clown GEORGE MICHAEL BEzEIc Red Boys' W Club 3, 45 l-Ii-Y 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 Stu- dent Council 25 Chorus 45 Phoenician 45 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Track 45 Football 3, 45 Basketball l, 2, 3, 45 Baseball l, 2, 3, 4 A neat crop of red hair tops this nice looking chap5 Striking dresser5 One ot Westy's eleven5 Shcrrpie in basketball RICHARD EDWARD BIRD Admiral Band l-2-3-4-President 35 Student Council 35 Intra- murals l, 2, 45 German Club 3, 45 Biology Club 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 45 Baseball 3-45 Tennis 45 Chorus 45 Phoenician 45 Senior play 4 SHY5 Studies earnestly5 Dramatist that sparked the Iunior and Senior plays5 Pride and joy-Band! IANET ELAINE BORING lan Y-Teens 3, 4-Vice President 45 Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Spanish Club 3, 4-Treasur- er 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Librarian 3, 45 Band 45 Photo Club 35 Knitting Club 45 Pep Club 3, 45 Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Student Council 45 Senior play-prompter 4 High - steppin' maiorette, with a pleasing smile and personality5 Talkative5 Makes a neat appearance with her endless supply oi clothing ANNA MARIE BOTHE Annie Chorus 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Photo Club 45 Knitting Club 45 Phoenician 45 Pep Club 3, 45 Yodler 3 Very quiet5 Proud ot that diamond she wears5 Always ready to laugh ELEANOR RUTH Boucr-I Elly Chorus 3, 45 Phoenician 4 Has an outside interest in Girl Scouts5 Takes a spe- cial correspondence course in art5 Very quiet and at- tentive in class CHARLOTTE LEE BowxvIAN Charlie Transferred from Washing- ton Irving I-Iiqh 25 French Club 3, 45 Chorus 2, 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Pep Club 3, 4 Plans on becoming an airline hostess aiter gradu- ation: One of the Three Musketeers - Cindy, Dar- lene, and Charlie5 Charm- ing smile IRAN AN MARIE BRIDGES Ray-An Photo Club 3, 45 Knitting Club 45 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Y- Teens 3, 45 Yodler 35 Pho- nician 45 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra l, 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 3, 4 Beautiful blue eyes5 Very cute5 Sparks the band with the bells5 Pleasant smile and disposition5 Has big interest in Ferndale DONNA IEANNE BUCAN Donna Y-Teens 3, 45 Chorus 3, 45 Photo Club 45 Phoenician 45 Pep Club 3, 45 Knitting Club 4 Speed demon on the type- writer5 Ardent Notre Dame tan5 Very sports-minded5 Quick thinker5 Intelligent BARBARA IUNE BURKETT Barb Chorus 2, 3, 45 Biology Club 3, 45 Student Council 45 Phoenician - Editor-in-chief 45 German Club 3, 45 Y- Teens 3, 45 Yodler 35 Home Room President 35 Pep Club Very brilliant and de- pendable student5 M ore than capable as editor ol the yearbook with her orig- inal ideas5 Attractive fea- tures KENNETH MAYNARD CARBAUGH Ken Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Band 1, 2 The ha wanderer in PPY the library5 Crazy about hunting5 Volunteer fireman5 Basketball tan IoANNE PAULINE CASALE Casey Chorus l, 2, 3, 4: Librarian 35 Phoenician 4: Yodler 3: Photo Club 35 Senior play 45 Student Council 45 Y-Teens 3, 4-Program Chairman 3, President 45 Secretary ol class 35 Pep Club 3, 4 One of the tiniest mem- bers oi our class5 Lillian in class play5 Friendly5 Big brown eyes5 Pert hair style BARBARA ELLEN C01-IBN Coco Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 French Club 3, 45 Biology Club 3, 4: Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Knitting Club 4: Pep Club 3, 45 Senior play 4: Y-Teens 3, 4 Mother in class play, Clothing from Vogue and Harper's5 Beautiful deep voice5 Tremendous person- ality GEORGE ABRAHAM CooN nskip.. Hi-Y 3, 45 Spanish Club 3: Yodler 35 Conservation Club 3, 45 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Hasn't too much to say, but when he does it's pleas- ant5 Likes extra Spanish homework5 Enjoys hunting and fishing KATHLEEN MARY CUNNTNGHAM Kak Y-Teens 3, 45 French Club 3, 4-Secretary-Treasurer 45 Spanish Club 45 Biology Club 45 Photo Club 3, 45 Phoenician 45 Yodler 35 Li- brarian l, 2, 45 Chorus 2, 3 A girl born to be lovely5 Always has a pleasant smile for all5 Full of fun5 Quite the giggler5 Beautiful wardrobe KATHLEEN LOUISE DAUGHERTY Doc Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Photo Club 35 Biology Club 45 Intra- murals l, 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 3, 45 Knitting Club 45 Y- Teens 3, 45 G. A. A. 2, 3, 45 Girls' W Club 45 Band 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 4 Doc loves all sports, especially basketball5 Fa- vorite expression, See ya' kid!, Sense of humor5 Al- ways has an original joke5 Laughs at everything5 Mar- lon Brando-ite VINCENT IosEPH DEFRANK Vinny Key Club 3, 4-Vice Presi- dent 45 Vice President ot class 2, 35 Boys' W Club Z, 3, 45 Chorus 45 Football l, 2, 3, 45 Tennis 3, 45 Intra- murals l, 45 Yodler 3 Crazy about football5 Neat and conservative dresser5 Another red-head5 Strong silent type5 Preters under- classmen to seniors IAY EARNEST DEM: ..lay,. Hi-Y 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 Chorus l, 45 Senior play 45 Phoenician 45 Yodler 35 Football l, 2, 3, 4 Dan in class play5 Known for his Hello please5 Gives a lift to anyone in his sta- tion wagon5 Wonderful sense ot humor5 Friend to all THOMAS EUGENE Emcms Tom Plans on getting tlyer's license5 Among his likes are shop5 physics, and geom- etry5 Enjoys dancing and ice skating qv-Q., EMILY IAN: ERISMAN Emily Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Intra- murals l, 2, 3, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Photo Club 3, 4, Pep Club 3, 4, Yodler 3, Girls' W Club 3, 4-Vice Presi- dent 4, Phoenician 4, Y- Teens 3, 4-Program Chair- man 4 Loves all sports, Very ac- tive in intramurals, Pleasant and lriendly toward every- one, Big dimples in her rosy complexion MARY IANE FABO Mary lane Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, Photo Club 4, Knitting Club 4, Phoenician 4, Yodler 3, Pep Club 3, 4, Intra- murals 2 Always something nice to say about everyone, Locker papered with Rock Hudson, Speeds around in her Kaiser CAROL IEANNE FAIRCHILD Carol Chorus 2, 3, 4, Biology Club 3, 4, Phoenician 4, Photo Club 3, 4, Spanish Club 4, French Club 3, 4, Yodler 3, Y-Teens 3, 4 Very quiet and reserved- but always wears a smile, Neat, Easy to get along with MYRALENE MAY FRITZ Fritz Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Photo Club 3, 4, Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3, 4, Senior play-prompter 4, German Club 3, Phoenician 4, Yodler -Business manager 3, Knit- ting Club 4, Y-Teens 3, 4- Secretary 4, Student Council 3, Pep Club 3, 4 Capable librarian-typist, Prompter lor the class play, Fritz is always ready for a good laugh, Friendly to- ward all E1.r:ANoR JANE GALLAGHER Ianie Chorus Z, 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4-Co-Chairman 3, Vice President 4, Girls' W Club 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, German Club 3, 4, Student Council- Secretary 4, Yodler 3, Pho- enician-Assistant business manager 4, Cheerleader 2, 3, 4-Captain 4, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer ot class l, 2, Photo Club 3, 4 Capable captain ol Westy's cheering squad, Smart selection oi clothing, Always a friendly smile, Personality plus Roniznr G1.ossi:R Bob German Club 3, 4, Key Club 3, 4, Senior play - Business manager 4, Yodler -Managing editor 3, Pho- enician - Business mana- ger 4 Elnstein Il, Well man- nered, Polite, Shy smile, Conscientious worker, Sharp wit DARLENE IEAN GORE Dee Transferred from Easton High 4, Chorus 4, Y-Teens 4, Phoenician 4 Always says Hi Kid to everyone, Very friendly, New to Westy in senior year, Always having a good time, Smiles constantly KITTY ANN Gnirrrrr-r Kitty French Club 3, 4, Spanish Club 4, Photo Club 3, 4, Phoenician 4, Yodler 3, Li- brarian 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3 Flashy green convertible keeps her on the move, Con- stant giggler, Eiiicient li- brarian, Pretty lacial lea- tures DAVID LAVAN Gnovr: Co-Co Student Council 3, Chorus 4, Photo Club 4, German Club 3, 4, Biology Club 3, 4, Football manager 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball manager 3, Baseball manager l, 2, Yod- ler-Photo editor 3, Phoeni- cian-Photo editor 4, Intra- murals l, 2, 3, 4, Key Club 3, 4, Hi-Y 3, 4, Tennis 3, Stage crew 3, 4, Senior play 4, Boys' W Club 3, 4 Capable manager ol Westy's teams, Comedian, Seven Lines Dave in sen- ior play, Greets everyone with How's the mincemeat pie? IEFFERY CARL HAHN left Stage crew 2, 3, 4-Manager 4, Biology Club 3, 4, Key Club 4, Intramurals 2, 3, 4, German Club 3, 4, Conser- vation Club 4, Hi-Y 4, Photo Club 4 Cute grin, Stage crew manager, Runs movie pro- jector, Likes to experiment CELESTINE HARRIGAN Ginger Y-Teens 3, 4, G. A. A. 4, Photo Club 2, 3, 4, French Club 3, 4, Spanish Club 4, Chorus 2, 3, Yodler 3, Pho- enician 4, Pep Club 3, 4 Beautiful shade of red hair, Attractive smile, Swell school spirit, Terrific major- ette, Hard worker CYNTI-nA IEAN HARRIS Cindy G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, French Club 3, 4-Vice President 4, Pep Club 3, 4, Yodler 3, Chorus 3, 4: Phoenician 4, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Cute, Giggler, Sweet per- sonality, Mario Lanza fan: Gold band has planned her future, Now resides in Cleveland LILLIAN ISABELLE HARSHBERGRR Lilly Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4: Chorus l, 2, 4, Yodler 3, Phoenician 4, Senior play 4: Student Council 4, Photo Club 4: Pep Club 3, 4, Knitting Club 4, Y-Teens 3, 4-Treasurer 4, Home Room President 4 A lady, Naturally wavy hair, Ernestlne in class play, l'Brain, Very sincere JAMES T. HEMPI-11LL lim Football l, 2, 3, 4,-Cap- tain 4, Basketball l, 2, Track l, Z, 3, 4: Golf l, Key Club 2, 3, 4, Boys' W Club 2, 3, 4,-Sergeant-at-arms 4, Hi-Y 3, 4, Chorus 4, German Club 3, 4, Student Council 3, 4, Yodler 3, Phoenician 4, Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4: Class President 3, 4, Class Vice President 1, Biology Club 3, 4, Pep Club 3, 4 Football hero, Brawn plus brains, Two-term president of class, Motto: Always be on time IACK LEWIS HRRRING. lake French Club 3, 4: Hi-Y 3, 4, Key Club 3, 4, Chorus 4, Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Foot- ball 3, Tennis 3, 4, Track l, Z, Yodler 3, Phoenician 4, Pep Club 3, 4 Can be seen in gray Ply- mouth, A lunny physicist, Sincere and neat, Fun lov- ing, Very practical Io ANN MARY HOLTZMAN Holtzy G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 3, 4, Chorus Z, 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, Phoenician 4, Yodler 3, Photo Club 4, Girls' W Club 3, 4 Clown, Predicts pop favorites, Volley ball champ, Beautiful complex- ion, Always ready with a laugh BARBARA ANN Hows Barb Yodler 3, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 4, Phoenician 4, G. A. A. 4, Photo Club 4, Pep Club 3, 4, Knitting Club 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, Span- ish Club 3, 4, Librarian 3, 4 Cute, Friendly, Peppy in intramurals, Pleasing per- sonality RONALD L. Hus'roN Hutie Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys' W Club Z, 3, 4-Vice President 3, President 4, Spanish Club 3, 4-President 4, Key Club 3, 4-Sergeant-at-arms 3, Treasurer 4: Intramurals 1, Z, 3, 4-Counselor 4, Track 1, 2, 4: Student Council 3, 4, Phoenician 4, Conserva- tion Club 3 Brain of Spanish class, Bashful: Football star, Clings to the crewcut, Hlgppy smile, Well liked by a DONALD Rr-rut.: IRWIN Scurvy Transferred from Miami 3, Spanish Club 3, Basketball l, 2, Football 1, Baseball l, Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 3, 4, Conservation Club 4, Pep Club 4: Biology Club 3 Class traveler, Hep on all dance steps, Friendly to all, Rugged good looks MAY RUTH KEGG HMUYH Librarian 3, 4, Pep Club 3, 4, Y-Teens 4, Chorus 3, 4, Yodler 3, Phoenician 4 Capable librarian, Has out-ol-town interests, Likes dancing and roller skating, Goes many places in a Dodge IANICE MAE KooN'rz Ian Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Knitting Club 45 Photo Club 45 Senior play 4 'lCrazy5 Laughs hardest at her own iokes5 Vivacious5 Never a hair out ot place5 Miss Brill in class play DONALD PAUL KovAL Don Hi-Y 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 Phoenician 45 Band l, 2, 3, 4-Student director 45 ln- tramurals l, 25 Basketball 2, 35 Baseball Z5 Chorus 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Plays a mean trombone5 Twin to Rom Hearty laugh5 Always ready with a Hello RONALD PETER KOVAL Ron Hi-Y 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 Phoenician 45 Band l, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 2, 3, 45 In- tramurals l, 25 Basketball 2, 35 Baseball 25 Chorus 2, 3, 4 Plays a hot saxophone in the school band5 Inquisi- tive5 Large appetite5 Spark- ed Halloween Dance with his twin brother, Don DONNA Louisr KRABAL Donna Y-Teens 3, 45 Pep Club 3, 45 Chorus 2, 3, 45 Photo Club 45 Knitting Club 45 Phoenician 45 Yodler 35 In- tramurals 4 Si1ly5 Doll baby lea- tures5 The gal with the gig- gle5 another of the class's little ones5 Flawless com- plexion MARY ALICE LAWSON Parker Band l, 2, 3, 45 Chorus 45 Intramurals l, Z, 3, 45 Span- ish Club 45 French Club 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Photo Club 45 Knitting Club 45 G. A. A. 2, 3, 4-Secretary-Treasurer 45 Girls' W Club 3, 4-Sec- retary-Treasurer 45 Phoeni- cian 45 Yodler 35 Pep Club 3, 45 Senior play 45 Home Room President 35 Biology Club 4 Head drum mcrjorette5 Sweet5 Excells in languages5 Petite5 Polite5 Venus de Milo with arms DELORES ANN LA'ros Butch Girls' W Club 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Photo Club 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Band 25 Pep Club 3, 4: G. A. A. 2, 3, 45 lntrarnurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Full ot lun and laughter5 Very likeabIe5 Lives for gym class5 Avid sports lan CHESTER IOHN LAPINSKI Cheeta Intramurals l, Z, 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 45 Biology Club 45 Con- servation Club 45 Phoenician 45 Chorus l, Z5 Yodler 3 Can often be seen with Alumni boys5 Likes to tease5 Sarcastic wit5 Math keeps Chet on the run T1-roMAs I. LEAR Zeers Football l, 45 Basketball l, Track l, 3, 45 Student Coun- cil 25 Hi-Y 3, 45 Conserva- tion Club 45 Spanish Club 35 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Pep Club 3, 4 So-o-oo handsome5 Ar- rives just on the belly Slays the women5 Gave Westy's bleachers a new look5 Cor- ner Store kid DELORES IRAN LITTLE D. l. Phoenician 45 Yodler 35 Y- Teens 3, 45 Photo Club 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Senior play- Student director 45 Intra- murals 1, 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 3, 4 Dramatic5 Tall and slen- der5 Maioring in history5 Al- ways has a song in her heart5 Perfect complexion RONALD Wr:s'r MARLEY Murph Boys' W Club 2, 3, 4-Sec- retary-Treasurer 45 Hi-Y 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 Stu- dent Council 25 Conserva- tion Club 45 Home Room President 25 Vice President ot class 45 Key Club 2, 3, 45 Phoenician 45 Football l, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 35 Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Track l, 2, 4: Stage crew 4 Good natured laugh5 Clown5 Brainy5 Mad chem- ist5 Broad shoulders5 An- other ol the class's gridiron stars5 Member of the Corner Store gang ANGELA MARSHALL Angie Chorus 2, Senior play 4: German Club 3, 4, Biology Club 3, 4: Photo Club 3, 4: Pep Club 3, 4-President 4, Yodler 3, Phoenician 4, Stu- dent Council 4, Knitting Club 4, Y-Teens 3, 4 Exceptionally attractive, Beautitul long pony tail, Ale ways ready to laugh, Pleas- ant to everyone, Anne in class play THOMAS RALPH MARSHALL Tom Band l, 2, 3, 4-President 4, Student Council 4: Spanish Club 3, Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 3, 4, Hi-Y 3, 4, Track l, 2, Tennis 3, 4, Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4, Photo Club 3 Man with the horn, Goes for bright colors in his cloth- ing, Crazy socks, Good natured fellow MARY KATHRYN MELNIK Mary Kay Chorus 2, 4, Y-Teens 4, Photo Club 4, Pep Club 3, 4, Phoenician 4, Knitting Club 4, Intramurals 2, 3, 4, Yodler 3 Very friendly, Pleasing personality, Bubbling with nonsense, Dancing is her delight ROBERT IOSEPH MlHELlC Spook Intramurals 1, Z, 3, 4, Bas- ketball l, Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 3, 4, Conservation Club 3, 4, Yodler 3, Phoenician 4, Home Room President l, Pep Club 3, 4 Loves to sing, Keen sense of humor, Silent type, Hap- py-go-lucky DULCIE ANN MULKEY Du1cie Band 4, Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Pho- enician 4, Yodler 3, Y-Teens 3, 4, Knitting Club 4, Photo Club 4, Girls' W Club 3, 4, G. A. A. Z, 3, 4: Pep Club 3, 4 Chuckles constantly, Good sport in gym, Dream man has already come along, Future plans take her to Germany IOAN Louisa NAuc.1.1a Ioan Yodler 3, Phoenician 4, Chorus 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, Pep Club 3, 4, Photo Club 4, Band 3, 4, Librarian 4, Knitting Club 4 Friendly to all, Always well groomed, Never a dull moment, Beautiful tigure Ronrnr GEORGE Nlrzni. Bob Phoenician 4, Yodler 3, Chorus 3, 4, Photo Club 3, 4, French Club 3, 4, Band l, Student Council 4, Senior play-prompter 4 Capable president ot the Photo club, Serious-minded, Interested in classical music, Friendly WANDA GAIL OBER Wand Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, Photo Club 4, Librar- ion 4, Knitting Club 4, Pep Club 3, 4, Phoenician 4, Yodler 3 Expressive eyes, Friendly disposition, Short 'n sweet, Pretty voice MARIE ANN PAGANO Cleo Y-Teens 3, 4, Chorus 3, 4, Photo Club 3, 4, Knitting Club 4, Phoenician 4, Yod- ler 3, Pep Club 3, 4, Biology Club 3, 4, Senior play 4 Gorgeous long brown hair, Smooth complexion, Iackie in class play, Witty, Makes a neat appearance with her pretty clothing LoRr'r'rA CHARLOTTE PARK Parlcie Girls' W Club 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Chorus l, 4, Intra- murals l, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, Pep Club 3, 4, Photo Club 4, Phoenician 4 Polite, Peaches and cream complexion, Friendly, Han- dy with a needle, Con- stant smile IUDSON PARRY Iud Usually found sleeping in class5 Often seen at DNO's Service Station in Bens- creek5 Loves cars THOMAS H. PHILLIPS Transferred from Brentwood High 35 Chorus 35 Spanish Club 3, 45 Intramurals 3, 4 Spanish enthusiast5 Often found mumbling under his breath5 Can be heard com- ing down the street in his green Ford HOWARD MILTON PICKING Skip Football 1, 2, 3, 45 German Club 3, 4-President 45 Key Club 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 2, 3, 4: Boys' W Club 3, 45 Track 2, 45 Baseball 2, 45 Student Council 2, 4-Treasurer 25 Phoenician 45 Yodler 35 Sen- ior play 45 Chorus 2, 3, 45 Intramurals 1, 45 Class Pres- ident 1 Lover of football5 Com- petent center, guard and kicker of extra points5 Played Father in class play5 Ipana smile ELEANOR K. POURRON Squirt Chorus l, Z, 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 Yodler 35 Biology Club 3, 45 Phoenician 45 Band 45 Photo Club 35 Knit- ting Club 45 Y-Teens 3, 4 Friend to all and foe to none5 Writes especially good themes in English5 De- pendable and helpful5 Sweet personality VIVIAN IANE Rnssn Blackie Photo Club 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Intramurals l, Z5 Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Phoenician 45 Band l, 2, 3, 45 Yodler 3 C h a r m i n g personality5 Lovely blonde hair to go with it5 Definite plans for the future DAVID Rmrz Dave Intramurals l, Z, 3, 45 Con- servation Club 45 Football 45 Boys' W Club 45 Track I, 4 Interested in mechanics5 Shy5 Blushes easily5 Spark- ed many football games RONALD M. Rsrrz Ron Baseball 35 Photo Club 25 Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 3, 4 Likes mathematics5 Inter- ested in electronics5 Some- times called George5 Neat IANE1' GRACE REPLOGLE ,.lcm,, Chorus l, 2, 45 Band l, 2, 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 G. A. A. 3, 45 Biology Club 45 Photo Club 3, 45 Phoenician 45 Yodler 35 Orchestra l, 25 Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Senior play - prompter 4 Expert car washer5 Stan Kenton fan5 Says the unex- pected5 Good listener5 Ter- rific typist???? IAY WILSON RINEBOLT slay., Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Conserva- tion Club 45 Yodler 35 Pho- enician 4 Never says much, but knows every answer5 Up on the latest facts5 Likes music5 Likes sports, particularly fishing5 Plans to enter the ministry VAI.I:RII: RoI:scI-I ,.Val,, Y-Teens 3, 45 Spanish Club 3, 4: Chorus 3, 45 Pep Club 3, 45 Knitting Club 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 4 No one else could wear her hair styIe5 Quite talka- tive5 Cute as a button5 Won- derful sense of humor5 Goes for six-foot men MARCIA LEE SALEM Coubie Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4: Chorus l, 2, 3, 4: Yodler 35 G. A. A. 2, 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 4-Inter-club Council rep- resentative 45 Photo Club 45 Spanish Club 3, 4-Secre- tary 45 Girls' W Club 2, 3, 45 Phoenician 45 Pep Club 3, 4 Beautiful voice5 Every- one's ftiend5 Tremendous personality5 Pretty eyes and comp,lexion5 Always has a smile FLOYD EDWARD SAN'roRo Nose Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Band l, 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 45 Student Council 3, 45 Photo Club 35 Biology Club 35 Yodler- Editor-in-chief 35 French Club 3, 45 Phoenician-As- sociate editor 45 Intramurals 2, 35 Senior play 45 Pep Club 3, 4 Talented5 Dark wavy hair5 Future dramatist5 Smart dresser5 Directed class as- semblies5 Always ready tor a good argument5 Frank in class play Rov MARTIN SHAI-'PER Shalt Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Biol- ogy Club 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 Student Council 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 4-President 45 Con- servation Club 3, 4-Secre- tary-Treasurer 3, Historian 45 Home Room President 35 Yodler-Business manager 35 Phoenician 4 Terrific personality and a friend to aII5 Otten seen driving a white Ford5 And Oh-those rosy cheeks! DANIcAL MARIE SIVITS Danny Transferred from loseph Iohns 25 Chorus 2, 3, 45 Y- Teens 3, 45 Intramurals Z, 3, 45 Student Council 45 Cheerleader 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Photo Club 3, 45 Knitting Club 45 Pep Club 3, 4: G. A. A. 3, 4 Excellent dancer5 Full of vim and vigor5 Peppy mem- ber ot the cheering squad5 Loves to argue Lr:RoY DEWAYNI: STEELE LeRoy Yodler 35 Chorus 4 Quiet but frierId1y5 Has something nice to say about everyone5 Well mannerecl5 Likes all sports BARRY Sr. CLAIR Saint Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Foot- ball l, Z, 3, 45 l-ii-Y 3, 45 Biology Club 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 Conservation Club 45 Chorus l, 45 Student Council 25 Home Room Pres- ident l, 25 Yodler 35 Phoeni- cian 45 Boys' W Club 45 Track 25 Baseball Handsome Casanova5 Left guard and kicker on the football squad5 Dark short crew cut5 Happy-go-lucky LEONARD AARON STEPT Uncle Lennie Class President 25 Home Room President 45 Chorus 2, 3, 45 Key 'Club 2, 3, 4- President 35 German Club 3, 45 Biology Club 45 Photo Club 25 Football 15 Baseball 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Hi-Y 3, 45 Student Coun- cil 2, 3, 45 Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4 Everybody's best friend5 Honor student5 Represented Westy as president of Teen Canteen Iunior Board5 Quite the lover5 Constant gting Next step is pre-med CHARLES IOHN STEVENS Chiz Intramurals 1, Z, 3, 45 Foot- ball 35 Hi-Y 3 A member of the Naval Reserve5 Loves P. O. D. class??5 Infectious grin for everyone CAROL ANN STUDENY Carol Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Knitting Club 45 Yod- ler 35 Phoeniclan 45 Pep Club 3, 4 Soft spoken5 Attractive girl with an extra friendly smiIe5 Has an aversion for gym classes5 Well groomed CHARLES CALVIN STUTZMAN Charlie Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Key Club 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 Biology Club 3, 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Chorus 4 Quiet, reserved, and well- mannered5 Can always be seen at the Dairy Dell5 Studious5 Drives a black Ford RALPH LLOYD SWANK Butch Transferred from Cleveland 35 Football 3, 45 Intramurals 3, 45 Conservation Club 3, 45 Spanish Club 3, 4-Vice President 45 l-Ii-Y 45 Student Council 45 Chorus 45 Key Club 45 Boys' W Club 45 Senior play 45 Phoenician 45 Yodler 35 Pep Club 3, 4 Sleek dresser5 Keen sense of humor5 Novel crewcut5 Fitted the part of someone special in class play EILEEN VIRGINIA VICKROY Vickie Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Cheer- leader l, 45 G. A. A. 2, 3, 45 Class Secretary 2, 45 Y- Teens 3, 45 Biology Club 3, 45 German Club 3, 4-Sec- retary 45 Girls' W Club 3, 4-President 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Student Coun- cil 4 One of Westy's capable cheerleaders5 Quick tem- pered5 Active in girls' intra- murals5 Neat appearance always CRROLYN MAI: WAGENBACH Callie Transferred from Mt. Carmel High 35 Chorus 3, 45 Ger- man Club 3, 45 Y-Teens 4 Attractive smile5 Takes to the iunior boys5 Pretty voice5 Has a wide selection of beautiful jewelry WILLIAM CHARLES WAGNER Bill Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Chorus 1, 45 Tennis 3, 45 Conservation Club 45 Pep Club 3, 45 ln- tramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 No speedometer registers high enough for his driving5 Another Harry lames of our class5 Friend to all5 Ardent lover ot science class MARY ELIZABETH WALKER Betsy Chorus 2, 3, 45 Librarian 35 Band 3, 45 Senior play 45 Phoenician 45 Yodler 35 Y- Teens 3, 45 German Club 3, 45 Biology Club 3, 45 Photo Club 3, 45 Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 3, 45 Knit- ting Club 4 Puts cart before the horse when speaking5 Clever5 Can put up a good argument5 Won Safe Driving Award5 Mrs. Fitzgerald in class play STEPHEN PATRICK WALLING Steve Chorus 2, 3, 45 Band l, 2, 3, 45 French Club 3, 4- President 45 Student Coun- cil 45 Key Club 3, 4-Sec- retary 45 Yodler 35 Phoeni- cian 4-Art Editor 45 Senior play 4 Very artistic5 Cool and collected5 Decorator with originality5 Brainy5 Has a sweater for every occasion LINDA RUTH WATKINS Linda Band l, 2, 3, 4--Secretary 45 Chorus 2, 3, 4-Accom- panist Z, 3, 45 Yodler 35 Y- Teens 3, 45 Biology Club 3, 4-Secretary 45 Photo Club 3, 45 German Club 3, 4- Treasurer 45 Knitting Club 45 Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Phoenician 45 Pep Club 3, 4 Lover of dogs5 Also par- tial to Studebakers5 Faithtul friend5 Senior Queen5 Capa- ble accompanist5 Excep- tionally pretty5 Honor stu- dent IOHN ALBERT WEISS Iohnny Transterred from Garfield 35 Chorus 45 Football 45 Base- ball 3, 45 Prench Club 3, 45 Hi-Y 45 Boys' W Club 45 Pep Club 3, 4 Rough and ready on the football tield5 Has very deep voice5 Usually seen in his green convertible5 Full of wise cracks CHARLES FREDERICK WIRTZ Butch Intramurals l, 3, 45 Con- servation Club 3, 4-Vice President 35 President 45 Stu- dent Council 45 Yodler 35 Phoenician 45 Chorus 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 45 Senior play 4 Hysterically funny in class play5 Always ready to help someone5 Lover ot the great outdoors5 Has many friends THOMAS MICHAEL WILLIAMS Tom Band l5 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 German Club 35 Photo Club 45 Phoenician 45 Yodler 35 Boys' W Club 45 Football l, 3, 45 Home Room President l Good dancer5 Always willing to write a humorous poem about anything5 Cars are his hobby5 Always does the unexpected DONNA RA: WINGARD Donna Photo Club 4, Y-Teens 4, Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Yodler 3, Phoeni- cian 4, Knitting Club 4, Pep Club 3, 4 Quiet-till known! Enjoys athletics, Wonderful sport in most everything, Likes to dance MARIAN LYNN Woon Woodie Chorus l, 2, 3, 4-Accom- panist 1, Z, 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 - Co-chairman 3, President 4, Girls' W Club 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, Ger- man Club 3, 4, Biology Club 3, 4, Student Council 1, 3, 4 - President 4, Yodler 3, Phoenician 4, Cheerleader 1, 3, 4, Intramurals 1, Z, 3, 4 Enthusiastic cheerleader, Cute with beautiful smile, Honor Student, Active in girls' athletics, Wonderful fob as first girl president of Student Council Oscmz KARL Zouu: ..Oz,, German Club 3, 4-Vice President 4, Key Club 2, 3, 4, Boys' W Club 3, 4, Hi-Y 3, 4, Phoenician 4, Yodler 3, Class treasurer 3, 4, Stage Crew 2, 3, 4, 'Chorus 4, Bas- ketball Manager l, 2, 3, 4, Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Foot- ball Manager 1, 2, 3, 4 Everyone's friend, Always seen in blue and silver jeep, Capable football and bas- :retball manager, Lots of un SHIRLEY ANN YERNAUX Shirl Photo Club 4, Y-Teens 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Yodler 3: Phoenician 4, Knitting Club 4, Pep Club 3, 4 Has exchanged class ring for diamond, Dependable, Wavy hair and blue eyes are very becoming, Loves to dance ANNA IANE YOUNG Icmie Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Photo Club 4, Phoeni- cian 4, Yodler 3 Loves square dancing, Quiet and reserved, Clothes enthusiast, Practical nursing is her goal Ol:l:lCfiRS-Stamling-Waync London. presidvnt: Iris Pogal, tre- Lcft to right-Barbara Eckcl, vice-prrsidcnt, Suzanne' Pristow, s I y THE JUNIUH EL S5 The junior Class of Westmont is one of the most active and energetic in the school. With help from Barbara Eckel as vice-president, Suzanne Pristow as secretary, and Iris Pogal as treasurer, Wayne London did a fine job as president. Early last spring plans began for this year's Yodler. The class of '56 elected Pat Urban as editor, Betty Idzkowsky as managing editor, and Norman Ingrund as business manager. The entire school enjoyed the entertaining issues of the paper. The day before Thanksgiving the class presented their annual dance, entitled jack Frost jump. Stunning decorations in aqua and white were topped by a twinkling sky of stars and a crescent moon opposite the band. The johnny Raymond Quintet supplied the enjoyable music. An elimination dance and cake Walks were also held to add spice to the dance. juniors often in sports were as follows: Roger Harless, Bob Gleason, Wayne London, Bill Gilbert, Emil Bolha, Ron Hillegass, jim Orr, Bob Wagner, Dave Bossler, joe Marshall Dick Edkins, jim Garrity, Alan Callet, Ed jakell, and Mike Zahm. Two peppy members of the cheering squad were also juniors, Sue Pristow and Violet Glatz. The Honor Roll often saw members of the junior Class upon it. Those often seen were: jean Edwards, Marge Finley, Charlotte Hartland, Betty Idzkowsky, Lynn Kennedy, Ron Hillegass, Wayne London, Mary An Mallinson, jack Mcllnay, Sue Pristow, Tom Sides, Tom Skelly, Ed Turich, Pat Urban, Bob Wagner, and james Witt. The junior Class assembly was a minstrel, Up the River. just as it was a smash hit, the class of '56 will be a success in whatever it tries, and Westy is behind them solidly. Good Luck! W l.-left to right-B. Mc'Clain. I. Kcgg, E. Ialxell. E. Koval. H. McClain. E. MrGovrrn. llcfflrv. I. Ianwak, I. lidwardx McClowkcy, M. Mallinson, M. Knupp, M. Biandxno, L. Lcsko, P. Canlplwll. M. Glacomvlli, B. Kantz. W 2.-'l'. Miller, L. Hampton, H. lidxnonde, G. Haynes, R. Fount, A. Caller, B. Gllhrxl, L. Carman, l., Boland, A. Bowman R Buscr. D. Alwine, R. Costlow. D. Bczila, W. Brscl, M. Dalzell. G. Bargcr. W l.-M. Lalos, M. Mclroka. Harlsllorn, E, Bulha, L, Dodd, D. ljalrhanl-4, ll. Balog, ll. Fornwalt, B. Bonn-lm, F. Cook, l'. Carhanqlm I' Cooper. D. Curtcr, R. linlkmw, A. Brcgman, L. Clark, D. Bowler. VV I.-In-fl to right-A. Stewart, L. Layman, I. Raqrr. A. Speiclwr. S. Ruhis, S. Shaw, I. Fve. M. Fnnlcv B. Exlwl, S. llc:-lop V Glatz. B. ldzkowslcy. C. Hartland. Y. Df'Frchn, K. Fleclcemtexn. P. Urban. S. Erclmann, M. Owens. W 2.-T. Sides. R. Ondrcjack. L. Wcnda'l, R. Villa, P. VVert:, P. Hoffman. B. Frye, l.. Kennedy, Orr, B. Wagnn'r, A. Piazza Slcelly, R. Nasser, I. Nesbitt. S. Pristow. l. Pogal, W 3.-'l'. Pauley, C. Sloan, I. Rapoporr, W. London, N. lrngrund, I. Mcllnay. I. Marshall, B. Kannnflsy, R. Glcamn, li. Turirh Zahrn, R. Hillegass. R. Harlesm, D. Millvr, B. Good, I. YV1tt, D. Sprcngle, T. Vargo, Sturtz. THE SUPHII IJHE ELI-l55 The Sophomore Class of 1954-55 is one of the most enterprising classes in Westy's history. Early last May the class members elected officers. David Hemphill was awarded the top position, while Iohn Salem become his able second. Alex Azar scribbled the notes, and Charles Getty handled the financial matters. Scholastically the class was very adept. The following names ap- peared frequently on the Honor Roll, Alex Azar, Elaine Cass, Carol Clem- enson, Elaine Edmonds, Susan Gins- burg, Ann Gray, David Hemphill, Robert Roadman, Ianet Siegal, lvy Trautman, and Helen Vickroy. Representing their class on the gridiron and the basketball court were Alex Azar, Iohn Bezek, Ed Bol- ha, Dan DeFrank, Charles Getty, Andy Grech, David Hemphill, Wal- don Hall, Gordon Iones, Charles Ko- valcik, Ted Marshall, Wayne Morri- son, Bob Roadman, Ted Roddy, Iohn Salem, Nick Sisk, Mervin Vuckovich, and Paul Witkosky. The girls also displayed athletic skill. The most athletically inclined girls Were BSUY Demi, Judy Eckel, OFFICERS-top to bottom-charles Getty. treasurer, loin Salem, vi Barbara Fritz, Susan Ginsburg, Ann Gray, Linda Hahn, Lynn Hendler, Elsie Iakell, Beverly Maurer, Pat Price, Iudy Terebus, Ivy Trautman and Helen Vickroy. president: Alex Azar, secretary: David Hemphill, president. Representing the class on the cheerleading squad was Helen Vickroy. Linda Hahn was the class' majorette. I 'ff The class deserves a blue ribbon for their success in presenting Elmer and the Love Bug. it .. .. A- ..,.-mmm The stars were Alex Azar, Sue Carlson, and Alice Ben- nett. Highlighting the class' so- ' cial events was a spring dance. This event, as all sponsored by the sopho- mores this year was a huge success and showed the fine spirit of the class. . . L .A . . . ....i. s. ,....M., , NW WWW MY ROW I.-left to right-D. Baum, S. Clemunson, S. Carlson. B. Demi, A. Ben- net. E. Chiodo. I. D'Etorre, I. Connor. R. Bothe, Beam, E. Cass, B. Cam- merata. I. Bole. ROW 2.-I. Cornelius, Bezek, Bourh, A. Azar, E. Bolha. R. Carbaugh. I. Da- vies, B. Dabbs, R. Andrews, E. Bowman. G. Ankeny. P. Berry. -A-ionamin... ---M.-t.....,,.,. ROW I.-left to right-I. Eckel, B. Fritz P. Hunter, C. Kekich, E. Iakell. L, Hahn B. Englehart, S. Ginsburg, A, Goldberg R. Goldberg, L. Hershberger, E. Edmonds ROW 2.-L, Hendler, W. Hinkel, C Getty, I, Kollin, C. Kovalcik, G. Innes A. Grech, D. Hemphill, R. Kaiser. R Gillin, W. Holi, I, Graham, A. Gray ROW l.-left to right-M. Leffler, B Myers, E. Ober. S. Meyers, C, Living stun, S. Moyer. N. McNutt. M. Mirto G. Priest, B, Martin. C. Leslie. ROW 2.-L. Miller, R. Newcomer, B Mishler, W. Morrison, M. Vuckovich R, Moon, A, Metro, T. Marshall, R Ktlll, P, Price. ROW l.-left to right-H, Vickroy, I Trautman, I. Siegel, E, Simanski, l Shadden, M. Veil, Terebus, B. Stephey V. Stefanik. ROW 2.-D. Sakai. M. Vuckovich, D Stutzman, Squire. N, Si:-ak, S. Rosen P. Witkosky, I, Salem. ROW 3.-A. Shakey, R. Roadman, R Wiilgard, T. Weigel, F, Rohde, I. Tay lor. T, Roddv, B. Vickroy. A.. l ROW l.-left to nght-H. Ewald. VV. Hochsxem. C. Varner. R. l'lanrock. R. Ialwll. I. Hancock. R. Parrv, Mnrlinvic, R. Kaiwr. I. Simmons, E. Olwr. I. Huber. R. Lcchler. B. Salem, P, Nesbitt, S. Bell, N. Lnxngxton. K. Latnx. ROW 1,-I., Kaminxkv. R. Plmxchnn, N. Null. I. Wolfe, B. Dragswinlx, N. Remtz. D. Hartland, A. llnrlvn. B. Chrunlwlcr. D. linux man, ll. Kelly, L. Gillln. E. Gnvtrlichcr, C. Ionvs. B. Alwinc. T. l'lm'lmlrk. ROW 3.-R. Alwinv, D. Hartland, F. Mover, I, Young. R. Kalsvr, D. Fiwher, R, Willctl. I, Cnnnnr, D. linwxgh, A. Gull. T. Cnnpvr. D. Kaz:-xl., R. Kanlz, B. linlwardx, I. Mnrphv. ll Fein-rnmn. THE NINTH BH DE ROW l.-left to right-B. Fornwall, P. McGrath, I. Dnxis,'1'. Kniwr. I. Clark. S. Sclmm-la, li. llxnkrl. M. Scgal, N. Koval, I.. Carlson, I. Langer, D. Durtlxng, P. lillw. I. 'l'1n1nwm'v. A. Osthcun. M. Cohen, 5, Skv. I. VVnl:cr. ROW 2.-R. Coppersxnith S. Mnllsr. P. McColskv. l.. lVlCCartnry. A. Watklns. I. Turich. C. liclvlsrvln. B. Rcvnoldx B. Gulwexn A. llnffner. A. Gavura, A. Chop.-r. M. Kora, C. Rxshcll. A. Starwn. I.. Sanford, C. Dnranko. ROW I.-B, Vaniwak. S. Bltncr, D. Glover. R. Slvi. I. Stvlffcr. Snyder. G. Kctcnlwim. B. Allshouw. L. Frm-man. I. Graham. M. Dlahong, E. Muller. I. Ashman. 'l'. Bard. ROW 4.-T. Fairclnlnl, VV. Gnllnn. I. Slcelly, B. Knhl, W. Adamx. T. Aprylc. L. Sclwwnrrz. D. Chrixtnvr. M. Wllliaxnsnn. B, Werlnlvl. W. Krm-glow. I. Mctroka. G. Connor, 5. Pekich, R. Bnddafh, R. Hartxncn, P, Marlcy, .. .. A 1. -411 F!!! Q Qi ROW l,-left to right-I. Bale, D, Carbaugh. H. Fisher, M. Foust, S. Burkett, L. Binnie, L. Ginzllvspcrgcr, N. Gilbert, Z. Colvin N. Good. H. Gans, B. Faycik, N. Goodman, E. Grcch, D. Frankofsky, E. Greclt. L. Diamond, G. Bloom, ROW Z,-B. Bowman. A. Harrics, R. Coppersmith. C. Block, B. Churchey. P. Gomhar. P. Haight, H, Gilliland, S. Bn.-de, Cis: I. Harrison, B. Eckel, S. Butler, D. Cummins, I. Fvttcr. B. Cschaski. ROW 3.-B, Cohen, E, Camut, I. Biandino. A, Gleason, G. Hunnum, R. Fulton, I. Diebold. 'l'. Buchan. S. Gilmore, T. Cale L. Blnschnlc, A. DcRny. R, Cassady. R. Chilcot, Glork. G. Bell, C. Emcigh. T. Daugherty. THE EIBHTH GRADE ROW t,-loft tn right-V. Holt, S. Kelly, K0ont:, R. Kautz, ll. Korlcwitz, I. Hatch, Yll. Hunt, B. Stutzntun, T. Stapleton M, Rosen, R. Wicknick. L. Saylor, P, Slrcilcin, M. Zaluutia, A. Kcnnudy. B. Moose, M. Robertson, R. VVagncr. C. Iulian. ROW Z.-I. Kcpins, B, Rapaport. R. Rider, C. McHugh, S. Miller. S. McDonnell, L, Harshberger, 5. Kovalcik, Williamson L. Thomas, L. Trautman, D. Kelxich, P. Iordan. L. Levin, H. Levine, L. Needleman, G. Brawn. I. Hunt. ROW 3.-A. Parry, C. Hawkins, M. Idzkowsky, S. Henze, L. Setllffe, M. Leckey, D. Musulin. Y. Mcclrary. Stewart, Wendel M, Wcrry. D. Schwab, B. Peterson, B. Smolar. R. Stevens. R. Roddy, B. Sakmar, I. Rolmine. ROW 4.-P. Michaclis. E. Shomo, W. Markovitz, W, Manga-lson, I. Wendel, W Stuller, A. Simanski, C. Vickroy, H, Kegg A. Krabel, M. Mannion. T. Koontz. W, Hotsvsnpillcr, G. Lnvellc, M. Horowitz, Nimitz, L. Tiffany, 1 - - -- X P--N -U -v -M-1. -.. ....,,.-V -N sf., -... .muff .1--F v.w-- - -. -ww'-wpw.R.uuvn-.H-4...-0-,fwf'. ---v.n.,.f-M---v--.iq-1-wuuur-,. .... ...wwvwftanf-tv-nh -man. , -g . e ,...tln. THE SEVE TH GRADE Qri-.v gif! If, , g - if .A..1'l1. ROW l.-left lo right-D. Connor. K. Erdmann, S, Hancock, S. Ashman, I. Gore, C. Cale, D. Bowers, M. Bucan, M. Ballirano 3. gammerara, I. Billstone, B. Bolha, I. Buchko, D. Baserman, B. Bridges, F. Ankeny, K. Gillin, B. Custer. M. Goldhaber, D. Fritz . accxam. ROW 2.-R. Haddle, Adams. Griffith, Gilbert, F. D'Etorre. H. Hershowitz, S. Beam, L. Fisher, N. Glasser, C. Fursl, I Griffith. G. Blair. R, Bezila. R. Carbaugh. B. Curry, E. Fabu, R. Hepburn. K. Erisman, F. Glasser. P. Cohen. ROW 3.-R. Batcy. T. Campbell, I. Danielson, B. Garrety. M. Dorer, M. Ewalcl, C. Eisenberg, P. Dennison, T. Gutwein, A. Gini: I. Finnell. R. Cobaugh. L. Barkhymcr, C. Bock, N. Cornelius, V, Berkey, C. Harlcss, B. Brown, S. Benford, M. Fuge. .,,.. ........ .N ,.. . v,...sin ROW l.-left to right-P. Kull, E. Schmidt, A. Hill. A. Icnkinson, B. Lockhufe. B. Keiflinc, R. Kcgq, L. Krider, N. Makin, PMILOHIACO TM BKdil A. Ketenheim, C. Hortetler, B. Berkley. R. Hoffman, . al oy, . ' erricx . ysip, . onroe. . in ya. I. l'nnt. E. Sullivan. Wherry. K, Manchak. ROW 2.-G. Lund. P. Marovich. L. Mincmyer, I. Robertson, P. Ripple, T.. Richardson, L. Parry. B. Mutter, R. McN1itt, C. Ritchie. A. Rose, Moore. Robson. G. McClain, I. Peckich, I. Paul. P. Newhaker, R. Sanford. B. Paul, I. Roseman. ROW 3.-C. Robel. D. Melott, W. McFeati:r:, P. Richardf, S. Pvrcrson, I. Ostheim, P. Minahan, F, Lambert, E. Lieff, R. Lurnik, C. Huey, Livingston, C. Kraft, R, Hirz, I. Kciflinc, I. K1n:ev. I, Koch. P. Tiffanv, B. Katz, B. Iohn, Iamfa. ROW l.-left to right-I. Shaddcn, A. NVolfe, R, Tiffany, B. Wt'1gn'l, E. Silverstein, Schneck. R. Schor, R. Seesholtz. Walker. T. VVISU1 B. Stomhaugh. ROW 2.-K. Wolf, P. Theodore, T. Thomas, K. Watkins. M. Stutzman. B. Wonders. B. Young. L. Willett, M. Wagner. D. Skinner, K. Shaffer. B. Yamona. ROW 3.-T Schrofk. T. Slater. G. Spichler, M. Wolf. S. Sloan, G. Wilkie, G. VVitkofky, F. Thomaw, R. Spence. B. Slagle. 1 ROW I.-left to right-Mr, Askey, M. Rosen, I. Bole, I. Reynolds, S. Bitncr, V. Ober, A. Watkins. W. Markovir- M Goldhaher, A. Rose. ROVV 2.-G. Lund, I. Biandino, T. Cooper, B. Edwards, T. Krabal, L. Schwartz, M. Williamson. E. Camut, A, DvRoy, L, Barkhymer , . .. up 1 THE JU IUH HIGH ST HE T IIUUNIIIL The first and third Tuesday of every month Monty Williamson, president of the Iunior High School Stu- dent Council, called the meetings to order. Iames Biandino filled the post of vice-president, Anne Watkins acted as secretary, and Ierry Bole, as treasurer. The first action of the council was to dis- tribute home room charters. They also established an all-athletic organization for the junior boys. The council was very fortunate to have Mr. Askey as its competent advisor. The Phoenician staff wishes the council success With all its future projects. OFFICERS-top to bottom-Anne Watkins, secretary: Monty Williamson, president: Iames Biandino, vice-president: ferry Bole, !l'faSllfel'. HUME HUUM PHESIDE TS UNIOR CLASS Charlc' Sloan 1 , - , . Barbara Frye, Ronald Hillegass, Ann Bowman. SENIOR CLASS-Len Srcpr, Lillian Harshherger. Vincent DcFrank. SOPHOMORE CLASS-lvy Traut- man, Linda Miller, Charles Gm-tty, Alex Azar. S x W X X fy . ,gi .XX XY fXXU' XX ,XX XXX Y N XXX . -. N X X X X1 S XX X X J fx WA ff 1 Q xi swmmmw- THE PHUE ICI!-l EDITORIAL BUARD Barbara Burkett, editorp Floyd Santoro, associate editor: Robert Glasser, business manager: lane Gallagher, business manager: Steve Walling, art editor: Howard Picking. sports editor: David Grove, photo editor. In this, the thirty-fourth edition of the Phoenician, the Senior Class of '55 has pre- sented to the faculty and student body a commendable and lasting momenta of the school year of 1954-55. After much careful deliberation and thought the editorial board chose a unique Oriental theme. The flavor of the Orient has been achieved by means of sketches and cut- out pictures throughout the yearbook. The capable editor-in-chief, Barbara Burkett, and her dependable staff heads includ- ing Floyd Santoro, associate editorg Howard Picking, sports editor, Steve Walling, art editorg Dave Grove, photo editor, and Bob Glosser and Iane Gallagher, business managers, de- serve a dozen long-stemmed roses for a superb publication. They received much appreciated cooperation from the rest of the staff consisting of businessmen, typists, Writers, photograph- ers, artists, and sports Writers. To help finance the yearbook the staff Was seen knee high in hot dogs, Cokes, pro- grams, and spectators at the Phoenician stand during this year's baseball and football games. During the basketball season they could be found behind huge piles of candy bars and coats. ln order to boost the funds a booming subscription sale drive was held, and the school board appropriated additional funds to supplement the expenditures of publishing the year- book. On Halloween the Phoenician staff held The Spookin' Spree. This masquerade dance, replete with everything from spooks to outer-spacemen, proved to be a big financial as Well as a social success. Early last summer the editorial staff began to make plans for the yearbook, and when school commenced in the fall, the art, photographic, and Writing staffs began their difficult but interesting tasks. By midfall the yearbook was beginning to take shape. The entire Phoenician staff of 1954-55 wishes to extend their most sincere thanks to Mrs. O'Kicki and Mrs. Raab for their invaluable and unending assistance in helping to make this yearbook a success. The staff also Wishes to thank all the other members of the faculty who contributed their time and efforts so generously in order to make this year's Phoenician one which will keep the memories of the 1954-55 school year alive for many years to come. K1 99 ROW 1.-lcft to riqht-VV. Oh:-r. B. Home. C. Bowman. V. Reew, A. Bothe. D. Busan, M. Fahu, Erixnmn, B. Bnrlu-tt C. Stndcny. S. Ycrnaux, D. Krahcl, C. Wagtiihaiigh. E. Vickroy. D. Gore. M. Pagzinn, Bridgcs. ROW 2.-I. Casale, M. Lawson. Koontz. K, Danqhcrtv, K. Cunningham. K. Griffith. D. Sivita. li. Pourron. A. Young. L. Park L. Latos, I. Nauglv. Holtzman D, Mnlkcy, I.. Watkins. M. Fritz. ROW 3.-B, Walks'r. I. Rcploglr, D. Wingartl. E. Bouch, M. Woozl. I. Gallaghrr. C. Fairchild, G. Harrigan. M. ML-lnik. L. Harsh hcrgrr. M. Kcgg. B. Cohen, D. Littlr. A. Marxhall. ROW 1.-loft tu right-I. Hahn, T. W 3. G. B .c , . Picking, S. Walliiig. ROW 2.-C. W1i't:. C. Stutzman. RO - c'k V Dclzrank, R. R. Marshall, I. Rincholt, I. Herring, Dcnii, K, Hczitv, Hrrnphill, O. Zolhr, R. Closscr. 351 RMlClatlt1Tl1iRi Shaffvr, T. Willianis, I.. Stcpt, l. Clair. . arcy, .'piiS , . .tu ', , N't:c Mihvlic, R. Huston, D. Knval. R. Bird, R. Koval. R. Swank. D. Grovc. F. Santora . --Q--M4 --ww 3 3. A-wmv. THE YIIIJLEH Early in the year the Yodler staff sold subscriptions to the Yodler in the form of Yodler Budget Tickets which entitled the holder to all six issues of the Yodler for only twenty-five cents. This bargain was well received by the student body, and with the assurance that the school was anxiously awaiting the news of the Yodler, the staff worked hard to put out a praiseworthy newspaper. Thus, in the Capable hands of editor- OFFICERS-left to right-N. lmgrund, B. ldzkowsky, Cale. I . P. Urban. in-chief, Pat Urban, the Yodler was pub- lished once every six Weeks. As her man- aging editor she selected Betty Idzkowsky, Mary Anne Malinson, Barbara Frye, Bob Glea- son, and Tom Skelly were the assistant editors. The business manager was Norman Im- grund, and the feature editor was Kathy Fleckenstein. Yvonne DeFrehn was the makeup edi- tor, and the pictures that appeared in the paper were taken by Wayne London, the pho- tography editor. Sports editors Were Charles Sloan and Roberta Costlow. There were many novel additions to the paper this year such as Club News which kept the school informed of the activities of the various clubs at Westmont-Upper Yoder High School. Dizzy Discs was a satire on the titles of popular records of the times, and the Alumni News enlightened us to what past graduates of Westy have done since their graduation. The advisors for this year's Yodler were Miss Margaret Greer and Mr. Savering who helped the Iunior Class with its endeavors. The Yodler staff can be proud of its efforts, for the newspapers they turned out were CI Success. ROW I.-left to right-lVlr.Sz1vcring. Fyc, P. Urban, A. Stcwart, B. ldzkowsky, Ifcfflcy. B. Eclacl. l. Pogal. S. Hcslop. P. Hoffman. M. Finley. M. Mallinson, V. Glatz. M. Biandino. S. Shaw. M. Knupp. I. Ianisak, K. Flcckenstcin. I.. Boland. ROW Z.-H. McClain. M. Dalzell, M. Owens. L. Layman, L. Kennedy, R. Buser, Cale. B. Fryc. C. Hartland. R. Costlow. Y. Delzrehn. S. Pristow, A. Bowman. A. Mccloskey, L. Wendel, P. Wertz, R. Villa, P. Miller. ROW 3.-E. McGovern. S. Erdmann, A. Bregman. C. Sloan, H. Farnwalt. D. Miller. Orr, W. Good, H. Harlcss, R. Gleason. M. Zahm. R. Hillegass, T. Pauley, T. Skelly. R. Kaminsky. W. London, N. lmgrnnd. THE KEY CLUB Since the year of its organization the Key Club has established a reputation as one of the schools finest service organi- zations. The prestige which has come to be linked with this club is the result of diligent work and co-operation in activi- ties benefiting both the school and com- munity. The Key Club of the 1954-55 season proved itself no exception to the rule, for its eventful term has set an admirable example for future Clubs to follow and OFFICERS-E. Bolha, R. Wagner, L. Stept, V. DeFrank. R. Houston. S. Walling. strive to maintain. In the hands of Emil Bolha, the club's conscientious president, rested the plans for the unique March of Dimes campaign, the praiseworthy collection of books for the Memorial Hospital Library, the host of entertaining speakers which enlightened the club members on many phases of life, plus the numerous other successful projects which helped make this year a memorable one. Vincent DeFrank, vice-president, faithfully stood by to handle any meetings during an absence of the president. Keeping the minutes was Steve Walling, the club's industrious secretary. Treasurer Ronald Huston recorded the profits from the two Key Club dances and handled all other financial matters with the capability ofabanker. The great success of this laudable club is due in a major proportion to Mr. Askey whose invaluable suggestions sparked initiative in the members of one of the school's truly honor- able organizations. ROW l.-lcft to right-Mr. Askey. Herring. R. Wagner, I. Mcllnay, R. Roaclman. D. Hemphill. I. Kollin, C. Rummcl, I. Hahn. S. Walling. Davies, P. Berry, Taylor, E. Nassir. ROW 2.-D. Grove. R. Kaminsky, R. Marley, K. Beaty, Hemphill, O. Zclbe. W. London, Orr, L. Stcpt, T. Skclly, W. Holl. R. Bouch. R. Edkins, A. Azar. ROW 3.-R. Harless, V. DeFrank, N. lmgrund, R. Huston, E. Bolha, T. Pauley, R. Hillcgass. R. Glasser, W. Good. T. Sides. C. Stutzman, H. Picking, R. Swank. 7 ' ' ' W ' ' ' . . . . - - - f--'li-'Ti illi ' ,4-,M M' .wr-wr V '39 ROW I.-left to right-Mrs. Griffith, M. Lawson, M, Pagans, E. Erisman, D. Krahal. Koontz. S. Yernaux, W. Ohvr, D. Bucan I. Fahn, A. Bothe, Casale, C. Bowman. B. Howe, M. Fritz, C. Wagenbasigh. ROW 2.-C. Fairchild. K. Griffith, D. Mulkcy. D. Latos, I. Hnltzman, L. Harshlwergcr, M. lklelnik, Naugle. D. Gore, D. Sivits K. Daugherty, Bridges. E, Vickroy. C. Studeny, B. Burkett. ROW 3.-I. Gallagher, M, Wood, L. Park, V. Reese. I. Young, E. Pourron. L. Walkiiis, B. Walker, Reploqle, D. Wiiigaril M. Kcgg, G. Harrigan, D. Little, B. Cohcn. A. Marshall, K. Cunningham. THE Y-TEE 5 OFFICERS-E. Erisman. M. lfritz. M. Salem. I. Caaale, L, Harshherger, Cale. ROW l.-left to right--Mrs. Griffith. S. Rubis. M. Mallinson, L. Boland. S. Erdmann, S. Heslop, A. Mccloskey, lanisak, S. Shaw, M. Biandino. P. Campbell, W. Bisel, M. Dalzell. l. Pcgal. R. Villa. ROW 2.-L. Layman, L. Wendel, M. Knupp, R. Buser, L. Lesko, P. Wertz. D. Alwine, I. Heffley, P. Miller, K. Fleckenstein. l'l. McClain E. McGovern P. Hoffman . F e A. B wm n , 1 1 l f - ROW 3.-B. Frye, E. Koval. C. l lartlancl,yY. DeFrghn,aR. Costlow, D. Bezila, M. Owens. B. Eckel, L. Kennedy, S. Pristow, I. Cale. Nl. Finley, P. Urban, B. ldzkcwsky. The Y-Teens Club is the largest girls' organization in the school and is affiliated with the Y. W. C. A. Mrs. Griffith and Miss Long are the capable advisors who have helped to make the Y-Teens quite successful in their program for this year. Last May election ot officers was held, and Ioanne Casale was elected president and Ianet Boring, vice-president. Myralene Fritz was elected to keep the records in proper order as secretary, and Lillian Harshberger was elected to have charge of the money as treas- urer. Emily Erisman was elected program chairman and Marcia Salem, Inter-Club Coun- cil representative. At Christmas the girls showed their wonderful Christmas spirit by giving articles of food and gaily-wrapped presents of clothing and toys to a needy family. A very successful bake sale was held in Ianuary during the lunch hour. It not only helped raise money for the Y-Teens but also gave the girls an excellent chance to prove how woll they learned their home economics lessons. March 3rd found all the Y-Teens members swimming at a swimming party held at thc Y. W. C. A., and a grand time was had by all. In partnership with the Hi-Y the Y-Teens sponsored an Easter dance which was one of the top dances of the school year. , And so ended another year of successful activities with the Y-Teens of Westmont- Upper Yoder High School. I HI-Y The school year 1954-55 marked an important milestone in the progress of the Hi-Y of Westy. The membership of the club became so large that it was de- cided it would be best to divide the group into two chapters. The Alpha chap- ter, consisting of the seniors, was under the guidance of Mr. Wardrop. The sopho- mores and juniors comprised the Beta chapter, which was advised by Mr. Reighard. OFFICERS-E. Ialcell, R, Shaffer, W. Gilbert, G. Bezek, The officers of Chapter Were- C. Rummel. ' Roy Shaffer, president, and George Be- zek, sergeant-at-arms. The other officers were also officers of the Beta chapter. Charles Rummel presided over Beta chapterg Dave Hemphill was vice-president, Iim Orr took the minutes, Iohn Salem handled the financesp Al Callet was sergeant-at-armsg and Bill Clark was chaplain. The annual initiation was thoroughly appreciated by all the new members. While learning the platform and program of Hi-Y, they were served refreshments by the older members. Early in the school year Dick Bird and Bill Clark were sent as delegates to the Hi-Y convention in Little Washington, Pennsylvania, where they were given many helpful sug- gestions for improving their club. Both chapters were represented by teams in the Hi-Y basketball league, a tourna- ment with nearby schools. Although neither team had a perfect record, the players did their best in every game. The Hi-Y also co-operated with the Y-Teens to hold a successful Easter dance. Later in the year the advisors led discussions on topics mentioned in a booklet pub- lished by the State Council of Hi-Y, entitled Teen-talks. The topics varied from social prob- lems to sports. This, as well as the other projects, was enjoyable and stimulating to the boys. ROW l.-left to riglit-D, Stutzman, F. Santoro, T. Marshall, D. Grove. B. Mihelic, Rapaport, Herring. B. Kaminslcy, T, Roddy, B, Wagner, D, Bird, R. Swank, H, Picking, T. Vargo, Sturtz, W. Hull. ROW 2.-Mr. Reighard, W, London, I, Nesbitt. C. Rummel, B. Vickroy, D. Gillin, E. Kovalcik, R. Edkins, I, Marshall. E. Turich, G. Coon, L. Clark, T. Kahl, R. Roadman. Cv. Iones, A. Grech, D. Hemphill. Reynolds, Squire, C. Rosen. ROW 3.-B. McClain, T. Slcelly, C. Lapinski, A. Callet, I. Hemphill, B, Wagner, A. Piazza, N. Sisk, D. Fairbank, T. Pauley. I. Hahn, Cornelius, L. Stept, O. Zolbe, I. Demi, R. Foust. E. Bolha, I. Salem, Mr. Wax-drop, ROW 4.-D. Bossler. M. Metroka, M. Latos. C. Wirtz. T. Sides, R, Shaffer, D. Koval, R. Koval, C, Sloan, R. Harless, R, Hille- gass, G. Bezek, R. Gleason, Orr, W. Gilbert, E. Iakell. L. Hampton, R. Marley, B. St, Clair. .......,.e ,.s.....W'ml' ROW l.-left to right-A. Stewart, V. Glatz, M. Mallinson, P. Urban, I. Eckel, D, Latos. Holtzman, E. Vickroy, D. Nlulkey. K. Daugherty, A. Gray, E. Iakell, C, Harris, B. Howe, B, Fritz. ROW Z.-E. McGovern. Nl, Lawson. D. Sivits. I. Gallagher. M. Salem. I. Replogle, S. Pristnw. l, Pogal, D. Alwine, I. Hefflev, R. Cusllow, B, Eckel, B. ldzkowsky, E. Erisman, B. Demi, S. Ginsburg. POW 3.-P. Wertz, Y, DcFrchn. M. Wood, l Trautman. I. Terchus. M. Owens, L. Hcncllur. L. Hahn, H. Vickrov. G. llarrign B. Frye, Edwards, L. Kennedy. L, Park, THE GIRLS' ATHLETIC SSUEI TII1 The main purpose of the Girls' Athletic Association is to regulate the girls' intramural sports tournaments. To be a member of this club a girl must be a sophomore with seventy-five points to her credit, which can be accumulated by participating in the intramurals, starting in her freshman year of high school. You may acquire points by playing on a pick-up team. A girl can receive two points for signing up to play on the team, two points for each game played, and three points for each game won. The tournament champs receive eight points, second place champs receive tour points, and the captains of each team receive three points plus the points she has ac- quired for playing on the team. A girl may be picked to play on a class team or the Red and Gray. The system of receiving points is the same for both of these teams, but more points are given for playing on these teams than the pick-up teams. Officials and scorers also re- ceive points per game. The amount of points given to these girls depends on the team which is playing. Scorers acquire two points per game and officials receive two, three, or four points. KNEELING-S. Pristow: others-left to right-I. Gallagher, M, Wood, M. Owens. M. Lawson. The club's activities were capably handled by the president Marian Woody the vice-presi- dent, Iane Gallagherg the co-chairmen, Sue Pristow and Marge Owens, and the secretary- treasurer, Mary Alice Lawson. The girls in the school are very fortunate to have a great variety of sports in which to participate according to their capabilities and desires. These are basketball, volleyball, bad- minton, deck tennis, ping-pong, archery, and soft ball. The new advisor, Miss Marjorie Salem, has given her time and suggestions in order to make this year a successful one for the girls. f WW? 7 ' w..,,, gl an X 3, . X.. api ' S2'ff2iA , .i3W5'9Lw ROW l.-left to right-D. Grove, H Fornwalr. I. Sturtz. Hrrring. E. Turich. A. Piazza. R. Waglxer, Hahn. Mrllnav, R Edkins. I.. Clark, R. Balog. R. Nassir, Mr. Pzmrw. ROW JMR. Glover. R. Ondrclzxck. T. Sidvs. C. Sloan, W. Good. C. Stutzman. A. Callvt, Hcmphill. D. Millcr. O. Zullw. Orr, T, Skvlly. A. Bregman. ROW 5.-F. Santoro. R. Glvnmn, C. Lapilwski, H. Sl. Clair. R. Slxuffer, Rapaport, K. Hs-ary. 'I'. Pnulvv, R. Kannnskv. R Hir N. lmgruud, R. Hlllcgnv, R. Hurlvr-S, I.. Slept. BIIJLIJBY CLUB OFFICERS-lefl to right-R. Gleason. Bmw. L. Wzlzkills. A. Callet. ROW l.-left to right-Mr. Paone. A. Stewart, B. ldzkowsky, P. Urban, Heffley, M. Mallinson, B. Eckel, l. Pogal, M. Finley. H. McClain. E. McGovern, I. Fye, K. Fleckinstein, S. Erdman. ROW Z.-M, Owens, K. Griffith, G. Harrigan, C. Fairchild. l. Gallagher. M, Wood, B. Burkett, A. lVlcClosky, B. Bowman, E. Vickroy, K. Daugherty, R. Villa, L. Wendel. ROW 3.-P. Wertz, L. Kennedy, R. Buser, Y. DeFrehn, B. Frye, I. Replogle, B. Walker, L. Watkins, E. Pourron. C. Hartland, S. Pristow, M. Lawson, B. Cohen, K. Cunningham, L. Boland. The Biology Club, under the direction of Mr. Paone, began the 1954-55 season with a very bugness-like meeting in Room 304. The first matter of business for the year was pre- sided over by the elected officers with Ken Beaty pounding the gavel, Al Callet acting as Ken's official second, Linda Watkins scribbling the minutes, and Bob Gleason collecting funds. In September there was difficulty in arranging a definite date for meetings due to the new schedule, but the problem was finally solved, and the meetings were held the fourth Thursday of every month. The growing interest in the club can readily be seen by the increasingly large mem- bership as compared to other years. This year the club had more than eighty members. Under the guidance of Mr. Paone those members who were interested in entering pre- medical or nursing professions were taught how to make and study slides. The club pur- chased the equipment for the project, and the students collected dissecting material, plan- ned and enacted a killing technique, preserved the specimens in alcohol, and embedded them in paraffin. They were then taught how to slice, mount, strain, and label, the speci- mens. This project was of much value and interest to the students. In May of 1955 the prospective members and the old members accompanied by all the insects of the insect world held their annual fun-packed picnic in Stackhouse Park. This year has been a highly successful one for the Biology Club and a wealth of fun for each member. . L Q .3 Q ng 4- A ROW 1.-left to right-Mr. Mcllnay, R. Mihelic, Squire. Nesbitt, D. Stutzman, B. Kaiser. B. Carhaugh, D. Fairhank. G. Coon, R. Mocti, L. Clark. Reynolds. G. Ankenv. R. Newcomer. I. Taylor, Mr. Paonc. ROW 2.-C. Sloan, L, Carman, R. Swank, B. McClain, M. Latos. I. Cooper, Furnwalt, A. Metro, ll. lialnmmls, P. Carhnnglx, I. Kegg, C. Rummcl, I. Cook, Mcllnay, Hahn, E. Bolha, I. Bouch. ROW 3.-N. lmgrund, B. St. Clair, C. Lapinski, I. Garrity, Nl. Zalim, Heniphill. R. Shaffer, C. Wirtz, H. Good, L, llzxmpton D, Reitz. E. Iakrll, R. Foust, I. Hartshorn, D. Custer, D. Sprrnglc, R. Bouch, B. Gilbert. THE EU SEB ATIIJ EL B The Conservation Club, a newly organized association devoted to conserving our country's natural resources, forests, water, and Wild life, is one of the most active clubs in the school. Weekly meetings were held throughout the year, and once a month educational movies on conservation and wild life were shown. The meetings, as Well as the projects. were very interesting and informing. Classes were conducted on archery, survival in the wilderness, shell loading, fly tying, rod making, arrow making, leathercraft, and soil and water conservation during the meetings. The Menoher Heights Sportsmen's Club paid for all the club's expenses and also sent lack Mcllnay to Penn State Conservation Camp. The club built feeders and throughout the Winter distributed over two hundred bushels of corn in the wooded areas in this district. The Con Club was the leader in the forming of an Inter-Conservation Club Coun- cil that helped feed the Children's Fishing Paradise qt Gray Run. grtgichiiss7I1.-yigaxogtghi-C. Wim, C. R..mmQ1, R. Sharm, A rifle team was established by the club N this year, and they hope to have many champs from the group. This year's projects ended with a weekend ' trout fishing trip to Clearfield County that af- forded the boys much pleasure, fishing, and many fish stories. The Conservation Club was led by Charles Wirtz, who was assisted by Charles Rummel, first veep, and Iohn Taylor, second vice- president. Bill Gilbert took the notes and had charge of the finances, and Roy Shaffer was historian. Mr. Paone and Mr. Mcllnay compe- tently filled their posts as advisors. ROW l.-left to riqht-B. Burkett, I. lanisak, C. Wagenbaiigh, R. Villa, Heffley, A. Mccloskey, A. Bowman, P. Wertz, E. Vickroy, I. Gallagher, M, Wood, E. Pourron, L. Watkins, B. Walker, B. Frye, A, Marshall. M. Owens, S, Erdmann. ROW 2.-V, Glatz. H. Fornwalr, A, Piazza, T. Skelly, A. Bregman, R, Shaffer, K. Beary, T. Williams, D. Bossier. D. Custer, D. ' ' ' ' D mi T. L , R. M rlc , Mr. Wardro . Miller, H. Picking, I, Hemphill. I. e , ear a y p ROW 3.-M. Mallinson. R, Wagner. G. Bezek, B. Good. R, Glasser, C. Stutzman, R, Hairless, D. Knval, D, Bird, R, Koval, N. lmgrund. H. Hahn, O. Zolhe, L. Stept, D. Grove, B. Sl. Clair. THE BEHM!-l III. B The German Club of the school year 1954-55 had a most successful year under the excellent direction of Herr Robert Wardrop, advisor. Skip Picking led the club very capably in his office as president, and vice-president, Oscar Zolbe, was also ready, Willing, and able to lend a helping hand. The minutes were correctly recorded by the able secretary, Eileen Vickroy, and the club's expenses and receipts were handled very Well by Linda Wat- kins, treasurer. This year, as in many years past, the business part of the meetings were quickly dis- cussed and settled, and the meetings were turned into a German song fest by unanimous consent. A week before Christmas the club held its annual Weinachten party, which certainly proved its worth as a delightful evening of fun for all. Refreshments of ice cold pop, delicious home-made candy, cookies, and cake were served after the uproarious exchanging of gifts. Each present was a toy, and everyone gave his plaything to the Toys for Tots Cam- paign. The Christmas tree was beautifully .gfiiljicliillsiiiillgfo 'igh L' Wmkm' E' Wkfoy' O- decorated in cookies and lights. Finally, every- one gathered around the piano, and the party ended with the singing of songs and carols in English and German. Each member left with a feeling of good will in his heart. Instead of the club's sending clothing as has been the custom year after year, this year a number of CARE packages were sent to Pastor Hennig who distributed them to needy families in Hiedelberg, Germany. The German Club assembly was also a big success. Yes, this year was surely a memorable and enjoyable year for the German Club of 1954-55. ROW l.-left to right-C. Bowman, E. McGovern. L. Boland, M. Finley, S. Heslop, l. Pogal, P. Hoffman, B. Eckel, P. Urban, M. Lawson, B. Idzkowsky, A. Stewart, P. Miller, I. Rager, H, McClain. ROW 2.-L. Cunningham, K. Griffith, C. Fairchild, C. Hartland. I. Cale. L, Kennedy. R. Buser, L. Layman, G. Harrigan, B. Cohen. S, Pristow, Y, Delirehn. L. Wendel, Mrs. Ollficki. ROW 3.-E. Turich, l. Hr-rring, D. Edkins, l. Orr, l. Weiss, M. Zahm, R, Gleason, C. Sloan, W. London, F. Santoro, S. Walling, R. Nitzel. PHE EH CL B The French Club was under the able hand and direction of Monsieur Steve Walling during the 1954-55 school year. His efficient assistants were Mademoiselle Cynthia Harris. officiating in his absence, and Mademoiselle Kathleen Cunningham who rendered her services by taking charge of the club's financial obligations and, also, carefully noting the proceedings of the meetings. The members of the French Club had no chance for boredom at the meetings, for they were all made interesting and instructive under the capable direction of Madame O'Kicki, their advisor. Several movies concerning French history and customs were shown during the year, and the members also played Bingo, which was an enjoyable Way of learning the numbers in French. During the course of the year the club held various gratifying social activities, such as a combined French and Spanish Christmas party. Betty Idzkowsky served as chairman of the entertainment committee, and Ianet Boring was head of the food department for the evening. Upon arrival at the party, gaily decorated greeting cards in both French and Spanish were pre- sented to the guests. In a friendly competitive spirit, each club adorned a table with a Christmas scene, but it was difficult to choose the prettier. As in all Mexican parties, the highlight of the successful evening was the breaking of a pinata, a bag filled with goodies. The French and Spanish Clubs again co-ordinated their efforts and co-sponsored a movie for their assem- bly program in February. The club's membership rose sharply since last year, primarily due to the increased enrollment of juniors in la classe de francais. OFFlCERS-K. Cunningham, S. Walling. THE SP1-i ISH III. B The Spanish Club at the close of the pre- ceding year elected Senor Ronald Huston as its . president cmd Ralph Swank to preside in the absence of the president. Senorita Marcia Salem was selected to take notes at the meet- ings, and Senorita Ianet Boring was chosen to handle the funds of the club. This year's club proved to be one of the most active Spanish Clubs of recent years. Meetings were held every other Tuesday when many projects and activities were discussed. OFFICERVM- Salem' R' Huston' R' Swank' This club, in co-operation with the FrenchClub, held a very successful Christmas party. An international atmosphere was achieved by serving French refreshments, singing carols in English, and playing a Spanish game. On the eleventh of February the club again Worked with the French Club to sponsor an assembly, which was an interesting travelogue film entitled Northward to Nome. During the winter months the members of the club played Caramba, a modified form of Bingo using Spanish numbers and letters. All the members participated in this game enthusiastically. Under the able direction of Mrs. O'Kicki, the advisor, the year 1954-55 was one of much activity and enjoyment for all the members ofthe Spanish Club. ROW l.-left to right-S. Carlson. B. Gutwcin. A. Haffncr, K, Flcckcnstein, I. Fyc, E. Cass, T. Thomas, B. Howe, G. Harrigan. E. Chiodo, l. Trautman. Mrs. Olliicki. ROW 2.-P. Marley, S. Pekich. T. Fairchild. M. Salem, R. Huston, R. Swank. T. Phillips, C. Fairchild. K. Cunningham, L. Miller. ROW 3.-A. Callet, I. Garrily, R. Hillegass, R. Kaminsky, T. Pauley. T. Sides. D. Eclkins. I. Witt. R. Nassir. K. Griffith, M. Lawson. . . --'-- Sei es THE EIHLS' IILUB The Girls' W Club is an athletic associa- tion composed of senior high girls who have earned their letters through intramural com- petition, and it serves as the executive board of the Girls' Athletic Association. Any new ideas or recommendations of the girls' intra- murals program are taken first to this club for study and approval and then passed on to the G. A. A. This year the new and very capable ad- visor, Miss Marjorie Salem, installed an en- OFF'CER5'E- Efisman' E' Vickffw' M- A' Lawson- tirely new point system which will enable more girls to participate in the intramural activities. The system consists of several types of teams. They are the pick-up teams, com- prised of any senior high girls who wish to play regardless of skill. The best players of each class form the class teams, and the All-Star Red and Gray teams and the pick of the crop of all the senior high girls. Much competition was present among the participants ot the team and individual tournaments. Team sports included volleyball, basketball, and mushball. Ping-pong, bad- minton, and archery were the sports in which individuals displayed their athletic prowess. As an incentive, additional awards were available including wings, keystones, let- ters. and chevrons. There were five girls who acquired chevrons this year. They were: seniors, Eileen Vickroy and Marian Wood, and juniors, Marge Owens, Barbara Frye, and Sue Pristow. Efficiently guiding the organization were the officers ot this year which included Eileen Vickroy, president, Emily Erisman, vice-presidentg and Mary Alice Lawson, secretary- treasurer. ROW l.-left to right-M. Lawson, K. Daugherty, L. Park, E. Vickroy, M. Wood, E. Erisman, I. Gallagher. M. Salem, D. Mulkey, D. Latos. ROW 2,-R. Cosllow, Heffley, M. Owens, Cale, B. Frye, S. Pristow. S. Pogal, P. Urban. L .. Q.. THE BUYS' W CLUB The Varsity Club, a boys' association to promote the best interests of athletics and to inculcate within the student body the high- est degree of sportsmanship, is one of the more select clubs of the school. In order to become a member a boy must earn his letter by partici- pating in baseball, football, basketball, or track, or by being a manager of two sports for three years. Fifty-one per cent of the quar- ters of football or basketball are necessary for acquiring a letter, or a percentage of the in- nings in baseball. Five points in a standard meet are required for track. OFFICERS-R. Marley, I. Hemphill, R. Wagner, R. Huston. The club held is annual initiations after basketball season and the new members admitted were: seniors, Ken Beaty, David Reitz, Barry St. Clair, Ralph Swank, Iohn Weiss, and Tom Williams, juniors, Ioe Marshall, Iim Orr, and Mike Zahmp sophomores, Dan De- Frank, Bill McClain, Iohn Salem, and Mervin Vuckovich. The new members earned their let- ters in football, except Ken Beaty and Bill McClain who earned their letters in baseball and managing, respectively. As one of its projects for the year the club held a financially and socially prosperous gym dance after the Ferndale basketball game. Heading the club this year was Ron Huston. In Ron's absence Bob Wagner took the gravel. Ron Marley not only recorded the minutes, but, also, kept the funds of the club, while Iim Hemphill acted as sergeant-at-arms. Coach Engh, the able advisor, gave many helpful suggestions to the club. Westy can truly be proud of its fine Boys' W Club. ROW l.-lrfr to right-T. Williams, D, Grove, H. Garrity, R. Huston, A. Callet. O. Zolbe, R. Marley. ROW 2.-B. St. Clair R. Hillegass, G. Bezek, I. Hemphill, R. Wagner, H. Picking, V. DeFrank. I. Weiss. K. Beatv. ROW 3.-I. Demi, E. Bolha, D. Reilz. R. Swank, ROVV l.- left to right-G. llarngan. M. Lawwnn. l. Gallagher. D. Sxviw, M. Salem, Reploqlc B. VValkcr, l.. NV.ul4inx. M. Bxan dino. S. Slmw. P. Cznuphcll. M. Palm. ROW lfll l.atux, Eclmondx. B. Cannnvrara, I.. Hrrwlxlwrqvr. C. Kcluch, I. HL-am, R. Bothc. D. Kralml, l. Nauglc, M. Fmt: S Yvrnaux. D. Wi11garul. ROW 5.-D. lVlullu'y, C. Fairnhllcl, K. Cunninqlmm, K. Griffith. 5. Ulnxlulrq. l.. llvmllcr. A. llorhc, V. Rvcfc. Kuuulz, H. Cnlwn. THE PHIJTIJ EL B ROVK' l.-left tu rxqln-A. Golcllwcrq D, Bdunu. E. Chmxlu, S. liarlmm. M. Knupp, lf. Idlwll, B. Frltz, H. Dcmn. l.. Lwlm. I.. Park ROW 2-L. llarahlwcrgcr, I. Brldgcf, M. Pdgano. D. Lnltlc, Ii. Mxllnxz-rn. ll. MnClam, I. llcfflcy. B. ldzlsuxuky, lf, Erxvmm, ll Howe. M. Nlrlnllx. ROW 3.-l. Hnll:man. D. Groxc. T. Yvllllama. llahu, Nlrllxmy, WV. Lonclun, A. Brvqrnan. H. Fornwalt, R. Nlt:cl. , , . .. NW-N... Km: . ...wi OFFICERS-Row I.-BobNit:t'l. Betty ldzkowskv. Row 2.-lack Mcllnay, Wayne London. 1 The thirteenth year of the Photo Club was presided over by Bob Nitzel as presi- dent. The other officers were Wayne London, vice-presidentg Betty Idzkowsky, secretaryg and lack Mcllnay, treasurer. The club's membership of about eighty-five boys and girls was greatly increased from previous years. The meetings were held once a month. Each member was required to submit six pictures to the secretary or automatically be dropped from the club. These pictures dealt with sports and other activities around the school. As a project the club took separate class pictures of the seventh and eighth grades. Each member had the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the dark room such as the use of the equipment and the technique of developing and printing of pictures. 'The Photo Club presented its assembly in the early fall. Their guest speaker, the Reverend Walden Holl, D. D., showed very colorful pictures slides of his trip through the British Isles. All the students enjoyed the assembly. During the football season the club also sponsored a pep rally. Under the competent direction of Mr. Mcllnay and Mr. Paone the club enjoyed one of its most successful years. THE PEP CLUB red and gray pennants. Many Were sold, cmd at every game one could see a number of these flying colors. There Was another initial attempt made this year which was also successful. A trophy was offered to that class which had the greatest percentage of spec- tators at the football games. With this offer the interest of the student body The Pep Club, though a compara- tively new organization in Westy, enjoyed success this year. These loyal supporters of the cheerleaders Were lead by Angela Marshall as president and by Barbara Frye as secretary-treasurer. Something new Was introduced to Westy this year via the Pep Club- . ala., was stimulated, and the seniors Won the trophy. The Pep Club organized buses to carry the students at a very nominal fee to the away games. The Phoenician Wishes the Pep Club continued success in its future years at Westy. THE Ii ITTI I3 III. B The Knitting Club was a new organization at Westy this year. This club was suc- cesstully launched under the capable direction of Mrs. Pripstein. The club, which met every other Thursday, was open to amateurs as well as experts. Many of the girls who joined the club as complete novices soon became efficient at knitting under the instruction of Mrs. Pripstein. By the end of the year they were turning out beautiful scarves, mittens. and other knitted pieces. The experts of the group learned new stitches and worked on harder projects such as sweaters and socks. All of the girls who joined this club found it both instructive and enjoyable. The Phoenician staff wishes the Knitting Club many more successful years at West- mont. ROW l.-left to right-Mrs. Pripstein. I. Koontz. B. Howe, A. Bothc. D. Bucan, M. Faho, S. Ycrnaux, D. Krabal, D. Sivits, E. Vickroy. C. Studeny. ROW 2.-W. Ober. l... Watkins, M. Pagano, M. Lawson, I. Naugle. K. Daugherty. M. Fritz, A. Marshall. L. Harshbcrgcr, I. Bridges. I. Gallagher. ROW 3.-B. Walker, Replogle, D. Wingard, E. Pourron, G. Harrigan. M. Melnik. D. Mulkey, B. Cohen. M. Wood. NE 0 ROW l.-left to right-Mrs. Barkhymer, L. Diamond, I. Huber, I. Reynolds. R. Coppersmith. B. Bowman. C. McHugh, R. Rider, A. Harries, S. Miller, I. Clark, L. Adler, M. Robertson, I. Koontz, L. Binnie, S. Miller. ROW 2,-Y. McCleary, B. Rapaport, D. Musulin, C. Miller, D. Mattern. P. Garretson. D. Schwab, N. Good. L. Thomas. B. Peterson, D. Dettling, M. Ellis. I. Timmeney. Z. Gohin, V. Holt, I. Martincic, C. Iones. ROW 3.-V. Ober, S. Schonek, S. Miller, P. McCloskey. P. Nehsitl, N. Gilbert, I. Simmons, S. Bell, E. Hinkel, M. Segal, I. Langer, L. Carlson, N. Reitz, M. Zakucia, P. Streilein, N. Koval. THE JU IIJH HIGH Y-TEE 5 OFFICERS-A. Harries, I. Clark, M. Ellrs- seated: C, Duranko--kneeling: E. llinkel, L. Diamond. S. Miller, S. Sky. B. Bow- man. P. McCloskey-standing. ROW l.-Miss Black, L. McCartney, I. Walzer, A. Ostheim, L. Needleman, R. Plowchin, B. Salem, C. Rishell, B. Reynolds. M. Raymonds, G. Bloom, C. Duranko, I. Turich, A. Watkins, S. MacDonnell, P. Gombar, G. ldzkowsky. ROW 2.--M. Cohen, S. Brede, L. Harshberger. S. Henze, H. Kelley, E. Goettlicher, L. Gillin, A. Haffner, l. Hunt, S. Kovalcik, Nl. Kota, A. Gavura, B. Churchey, H. Levine, L. Levin, L. Trautman. ROW 3.-R. Lechler, D. Glasser, S. Bitner, T. Helmick, A. Horten, I. Wolfe, N. Null, B. Chronister, D. Eisaman, B. Alwine, C. Bock. C. Edelstein, L. Kaminsky, B. Gutwein, L. Sanford, A. Staron. S. Sky. Although the Iunior High Y-Teens was a new organization, it was one of the larg- est and most active clubs of the Iunior High School. Under the leadership of Miss Black and Mrs. Barkhymer the club had a very busy and worthwhile year. The organization is headed by the president, Paula McCloskey, and her associate officers were Barbara Bowman, vice-president, Sheila Shy, secretary, Sally Miller, treas- urerg Charlotte Duranko, inter-club counselor, lean Clark and Linda Diamond, program chairmen, Audrey Harris, song leader, Elaine Hinkel, pianist, and Peggy Ellis, student coun- cil representative. At Thanksgiving the club donated money and food to be sent to a needy family who had no income due to hospitalization of the father. The girls received abundant dona- tions and thus supplied the family with a truly happy Thanksgiving. To increase their funds the girls held a white elephant sale in February. It was quite successful and gave the club's treasury a big boost. The most interesting social event held by the club was a Christmas party. The girls had a wonderful time and particularly enjoyed a spur-of-the-moment tumbling match. They ended the evening with refreshments and singing. Some of the girls also cooperated with the Senior High Y-Teens in participating in an interesting program of nurse's aid work in conjunction with Memorial Hospital. This club is a wonderful innovation to the rostrum of Westy's clubs. I THE LIBHAHIAN This year Mrs. Rurnrnel was in charge of thirty librarians. All oi the girls were volunteer workers. They had to be good students, accurate, neat, quiet, and willing to work. These girls were chosen from the 9th, 10th, llth, and l2th grades. These student librarians gained the reward of knowledge of books, fil- ing, and the use of library tools. Their main duties included collect- ing and returning library perrnits, Checking out books, keeping shelves neat, and keeping the books in order. They also helped get new books ready to circulate, filed catalog cards, and took care of the magazine racks. The student body of Westy owes a debt of thanks to these student librarians, who, under the direction of Mrs. Rummel, efficiently and skillfully maintained the library. AT TABLES-left to right: ROW l.-V. Ober, D. Glasser, C. Rishell. A. Stern. 7 . V. . ROW -.-M. Cohen, 5. bky, 5. Milli-r. ROW l.-S. Miller, S. Schonek. I. Clark. ROW 4.-A. Ostheim. S. Bitner. ROW 5.-P. Ellis, T. Timmeny. STANDING-Mrs. Rummel, B. Howe, K. Griffith, K. Cunningham, M. Fritz. B. Fritz. I. Gray, E. Ponrron, M. Owens. I. llcfflcv. M. Mallinson. I. Nanglc, S. Rnhis. I. Boring, M. Leffler, M. Mirro, L. Miller, L. Hershherqer. M. Kegg, W. Oher, V. Roesrh. fm ROVV l.-left to right-M. Lawsuit. Boring, L. Hahn. I. Calc. RUW 2.-D. Nlulhcy, B. Walker. lf. Paurron. ROW 3.-E. Erilm.mn. R. l.vchli'r, C. Rishcll, B. ld:kowsky, P. Urban, lf. Nloyur. M. Dlshong. Rtploglc, VV. lllnkvl. V. Rm'-L. A. Guvura. ROVV 4.-I. Cvralmiii, l. Trantnian, I. Terehus, l.. Watkixis, K, Dauglwrty, I. Hriilgvs, S, Wallirig, A. Gray, I. Wcxlfc, N. Rl-itz, E. Kwai. RONVI5.-T, Marslialll. Nesbitt, lf. Bowman, Mcllnay, D, Koval, Ill. Vargo, A. Azur. Grzillziin, M, lVf1lli'r. B. Frye. RCJW 0.-F. Ruhilv, 'I'. Nfillcr, ll. Santoro, R. Bird, R. Kovnl, I. Rapnpurl, VV. Good, VV. Wag1xi'r, M. Mvtroka, I. Sturm. THE BA ll Every day during sixth period the halls of Westy resound with harmonious strains of music created by the members of the Westmont-Upper Yoder High School Band, The band is directed by Mr. Edmund D. Horner. The band performed their precision drills and formations during the half-times of each of the nine football games held this year. They were led in these formations by the drum majorette, Mary Alice Lawson. The majorettes, Ianet Boring, Linda Hahn, with Ioan Cale as assistant drum majorette, strutted in front of the band and presented their novel and clever dance and twirling skits. Westy's band appeared also in the Armistice Day Parade, the Memorial Day Pa- rade, and the Halloween Parades in Westmont and downtown. The members of the band were expertly guided by their conscientious officers which included Tom Marshall, president, Barbara Frye, quartermasterg Don Koval, student di- rector, and Linda Watkins, secretary-treasurer. BAND OFFICERS - D. Koval, L, Watkilxs. B. Frye: T. Marshall. MAIORET'I'IiS-M. Lawson, Boring, l.. Hahn, Calm pu--Q--- 4-1 - -.- . .... . , .. H- . .-. ,, - . THE EHUH 5 The mixed chorus had a successful year under the competent direction and instruction of Mrs. Kaufman, the new director. DIRECTOR AND ACCOMPANISTS. L, warm., M. wood, Mr., Ka..r...a... It was a busy year, for the chorus had to prepare two programs. Twice a week the members would assemble in the auditorium to practice. The capable and efficient accompanists, Linda Watkins and Marian Wood, served the chorus for their fourth and final year. This year the Christmas program was presented twice. The first time it was given on a Sunday afternoon to enable all the parents to see it, and the usual performance was given for the school on the day before the Christmas holidays. Some of the numbers were The Holly and the Ivy, Noel, The Carol of the Drums, and A Christmas Prayer. The soloists were Kenneth Beaty, Alan Callet, Bar- bara Cohen, Delores Little, Floyd Santoro. and Helen Vickroy. There were several carols sung by a boys' ensemble and a girls' ensemble. TENORS: Eckel. S. Erdmann. A. Stewart, I Heffley, R. Villa, B. Frye, B 1 Burkett. W 2.--S. Walling. A. Callet, D rwin, K. Beaty, T. Sides. L. Dodd T. Williams. ROW 3.-T. Skelly. T. Phillips. L Stept, V. Delzrank, M. Zahm. I. Orr R. Gleason, R. Hillegass. R. Edkins ROW l.-S. Rubis, S. Pristow, B. FIRST SOPRANOS: ROW l.-B. Cohen, M. Pagano, D. Krabal, I. Koontz. D. Little, B. Cam- merato, D. Bucan. M. Fabo. V. Reese, I. Young, I. Bridges. C. Stu- deny, D. Gore, E. Erisman. ROW 2.-B. Englehart. D. Baum, C. Kekich. I. Iakell, D. Slaqle. V. Sofina, E. Edmonds. M. Fritz. R. Goldberg. I. Connor, M, Kegg, B. Fritz, A. Goldberg, B. Demi. ROW 3,-A. Bennett, D. Bezila, R. Costlow, D. Alwine, A. Mccloskey. P. Miller, G. Barger. C. Hartland. B. ldzkowsky, C. Fairchild. L. Lay' man, R. Buser, C. Bowman. I. Eclxel, I. Beam. H. Vickroy. Soon after returning to school from Chr1stmas vacation the chorus began practic ing their annual spring concert By the time May llfth arrxved the chorus was ready to present this concert, which was a tremendous success The theme was Musxc Through the Ages. The chorus sang a medley by Sigmund Romberg Special numbers were ren dered by a mixed ensemble a girls trio and several pianists A special feature was three numbers sung by the boys chorus SECOND SOPRANOS: ROW l.-E. Ober. P, Campbell. M Biandino. L. Lesko, L. Park, P Price, M. Mirto, M. Leffler. ROW 2.-W. Ober, S. Yernaux. K Fleckenstein. M. Dalzell. I. Fye, H McClain, E. McGovern, Y. DeFrehn P. Wertz. ROW 3.-S. Myers. L. Wendel, B Martin, B. Myers, L. Watkins, E Pourron. E. Bouch. FIRST ALTOS: ROW l.-I. Terebus, E. Chiodo, S. s Heslop. I, Pogal, P. Urban. A. Bow- man, E. Vickroy, M. Lawson, L. Kennedy, M. Wood. I. Cale. M Owens. 'QOW 2.-M. Veil, I. Trautman, I Shadden. I. Bole, C, Clemenson. L, Miller, S. Shaw, V, Glatz, M. Mal- linson, L. Boland, I. Ianisak, S. Moy- er, I. Siegel. BASSES: ROW l.-F. Santoro, R, Andrews Stutzman, A. Azar, R. Swank, Wagner, T. Marshall, S. Rosen. Reitz, D. Bossler, I. Sturtz. ROW 2.-I. Weiss, H. Picking Hemphill, I. Herring. N. Sisk, Holl, W Morrison, R. Roadman, I Rinebolt, R. Nitzel, D. Grove. ROW 3.-I. Bezek, I. Reynolds, I Salem, I. Davies, R. Dabbs, R. Har- lcss. R. Kaminsky. T. Pauley, D. Bird, I. Rapaport, T. Vargo, B. St. Clair, R. Mihelic, T.'Roddy. fr If SECOND ALTOS: ROW l,-N, IVIcNutf, I. Holtzman, S Ginsburg, S, Carlson, I.. Hendlcr B, Howe. I. Casale. A. Speichcr E, Cass, ROW 2.-C. Livingston, I. Nauglc B. Walker, I. Replogle. M. Salem D. Mulkey, D. Latos, W. Bisel, D Wingard. ROW 3.-I. D'Etorre, C. Wagenbavh A. Bothe. I... Harshberqer, D. Sivils I. Gallagher, M. Melnik. L. Harsh berger, K. Daugherty. R. Bothe. , .,,, H M. ,Q . .... - :lu M ,, . . g li, Q., ' M . W ...,.. PHHE IIIIAN PHIIJEIITS T THE E MES ,,f M wmv'--1 ff' I, Unlv I0 scum l. Prawn' lu' In Allah' l, Dm-N xnvnm' hcrc hmm- fl Vx-un' 1. Photographs' bv Grow' 1. lux! wanlinvf 1. XVnn'r Hhs huv vnnwthxnq s. lust he curc' Umfhum Enhh7' 3. Svrxicf- plvnn K Mu-xv lo his can 4. A xali-fnrd uumrllrr 4 Culw7 . U-Kcvu 4 'Ilwlxnq the quad-N ROW l.-C. Wirtz. S. Walling. I. Demi, I. Koontz, B. Walkcr. I. Rcplogle, ROW 2.-L ' ' ' R I. Hahn, . qizr. ROW 3.-F. Santoro. A. Marshall, B. Cnhvn. ll. Picking, R. liirii. D. Grovc. R. Sxuink, Nl. Szxvcring, l., Strpl. THE SE IUH PL Y On Friday, December 3, the Senior Class presented as its annual class play, Cheaper by the Dozen, under the direction of Mr. Marvin Savering who did an excel- lent job in both casting and directing. The three-act comedy was dramatized by Chris- topher Sergel from the book by Frank B. Gilbreth, Ir. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey. How- ard Picking played the part of Mr. Gilbreth, the efficiency expert Who Whistles to collect his family in one place, installs victrolas in the bathrooms, and violently opposes silk stockings. Angela Marshall played the part of Anne, the oldest daughter, who leads her sisters in changing her i fathers ideas concerning young people. Mrs. Gilbreth, played by Barbara Cohen, is caught in the middle of the father and daughter quarrels and does her best to settle them peacefully. The other children were portrayed by Charles Wirtz as Bill, Richard Bird as Fred, lay Demi as Dan, Mary Alice Lawson as Martha, Marie Pagano as Iackie, Ioanne Casale as Lillian, Lillian Harshberger as Ernestine, and Floyd Santoro as Frank. A boisterous cheerleader, Ioe Scales, was portrayed by Steve Wall- ing. Ralph Swank played the part ol the special beau, Larry. Betsy Walker Was Mrs. Fitzgerald, the house- keeper, David Grove, Dr. Burton, the family physician. Delores Little was student director and Robert Glosser, business manager, Mrs. Ruth Wineman, Mrs. Donald Pripstein and Miss Marjorie Salem were in charge of the make-up and Mr. Hary Sosinski, the sets. Thanks go to them for helping make the play the big success that it was. Dirvflur- lVlr. Nlfxrvin Savcrirlq . mnishhergcr, I. Casale. M. A. Lawson, D, Lirtlc, M. 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TN. Nslt. R llnilvss. XX. Nlnxllsun. ll. XNntlmuXlm'. A. AIM' Bczck, U. luncs U. llrmplull A, Urt't'h. THE SE HIH HIGH FUUTB LI. TEAM The Hilltoppers opened the 1954 season with a scoreless tie with Cresson. The Scar- let took the second half kick-off and were soon on the Cresson 47 yard line. The next play, a 15 yard loss, bogged down the Hilltopper attack, In the third quarter Cresson recovered a Scarlet fumble on the Westmont five, Where the attack Was stopped by the Scarlet's forced Wall. The Hilltoppers then journeyed to Richland. The Scarlet offensive began to roll with Garrity, Bolha, Wagner, and Salem each scoring once and Hemphill scoring twice. Picking added two from placement, making the final score 38-U. Westmont played their next game at Blairsville. Scoring on the last play of COACt'll'fS-Mr. Multum. Mr. M.mnmn, Mr. Gvhlxnmi the first Blairsville took Q 7-U lead' In the fourth quarter Hemphill scored from the nine yard line. With a minute remaining to play, a pass from Bezek to Hemphill clicked for 70 yards to the Blairsville nine. One play later the gun sounded with Blairsville Winning 7-S. The Hilltoppers returned home to meet the Bedford Bisons. Bob Wagner gave the Hilltoppers their first score. Recovering a fumble on the second halt kick-off, Westmont gained Z6 yards for a score with Iim Hemphill scoring from the one. Then the Hilltoppers moved to their third score With Emil Bolha travel- N ing the last four yards. A pass from i Weiss to Zahm gave the Hilltoppers -. . . . ,. , -. -Ma ....... I ,. Q their final score. Bedford then counted in the last 30 seconds making the final score 27-7. Playing Conemaugh Township at home, the Hilltoppers went down to a crushing 25-0 defeat. Conemaugh Township's All-State back, Park Baker, scored all four touchdowns. Westmont threatened early in the third quarter, but a W. U. Y. fumble, recovered by Baker. ended the Scarlet's hope of an upset. Westmont then faced the Ebensburg Red Devils. Scoring on a 30 yard sprint by Bob Wagner, the Hilltoppers took a 6-0 lead. Ebensburg scored once in the second quarter and again in the fourth making the score 14-B. On the last play of the game George Bezek threw a long pass to lim Hemphill making the final score 14-12, in favor of the Red Devils. Westmont got back on the victory trail against Indiana. Behind an aggressive forward wall, the Scarlet scored twice in the first half. The Hilltoppers gained possession of the ball on the Indiana 38. Sparked by a Z2 yard sprint by Bolha the Scarlet scored their first touch- down with Hemphill diving the last yard. In the second quarter, Westmont recovered an In- diana fumble. A short pass to Bezek, a key block by Vince DeFrank, and the run with a completed pass gained 40 yards. Hemphill squeezed over from the one. Wagner passed to Bolha for the extra point. The final score was 13-0. Somerset was the victim of Westmont's second straight victory. In the first quarter, Garrity blocked a punt and Iohn Salem recovered in the end zone for the score. lim Gar- rity intercepted a Somerset pass and traveled to the Somerset 15. Hemphill then sliced through for the second touchdown. Brant scored Somerset's only touchdown. With Hemp- hill and Garrity carrying, the Hilltoppers marched 80 yards for the final score. The extra point was good, and the Scarlets were victorious, I9-6. The season was highlighted by the West- ROW I.-I. Taylor. Cornelius. ROW 1'-D4 Gmc' O' Zolbf' W' Mfclain' mont-Ferndale game, which was played in a sea of mud at the Point Stadium. The Hill- toppers scored in the first quarter as Bolha A Q sneaked over from the one. Early in the third quarter, Iim Garrity broke loose for W. U. Y.'s second touchdown. Ron Huston recovered a Ferndale fumble and Hemphill scored from the three. In the final period, Iohn Salem picked off a Ferndale pass for the Hilltopper's final touchdown. The final score was 25-0, the greatest winning margin in the 31 year ri- valry. 0-at This victory ended a successful season for a high-spirited squad. ,hm .M ... 2 COLUMN I GEORGE BEZEK-End-IK7 lbs. Spectacular on defense: did much of the passing: had plenty ul spirit, RALPH SWANK-Encl-l5i5 lbs. Capable reserve end: first year man who played defensive well. RON HUSTON-'Tackle-l9I lbs. Co-captain: big and strong: played well both ways: all district honorable mention, BARRY ST. CLAIR-Guard-l80 lbs. Did all the kicking off: played mostly offense. IIM HEMPHILL - Back - 170 lbs. Cc-captain: fleetalooted scat bark: team's high scorer: out- standing in Ferndale game: all district honorable UTCUTIUU. COLUMN 2 VINCE DEFRANK-End-lh'3 lbs. Good, steady and dependable end: especially fine blocker: out- standing in Blairsville game, RON MARLEY-Tackle-l9Z lbs. Hard charging. rough and ready tackle: all district honorable mention: outstanding in Bedford game. TOM WILLIAMS-Tackle-l7Z lbs. Reserve tackle: always in there plugging: specialized in recovering fumbles, DAVE REITZ-Guard-I65 lbs. First year man: quick, hard charging guard. IOHN WEISS - Back - H5 lbs. Left-handed passer who threw T. D, pass in Bedford game: speedy and tricky halfback. COLUMN 3 TOM LEAR-Back-H0 lbs. plagued bv in- iuries: good. dependable defensive hallback. HOWARD PICKING-Guard-IR5 lbs. Missed first three games due to inlury: played backer- up and called defensive signals: all district li,m.ii'able mention. 1 1 . ROVV l.-D. Zappa. S. Pvlxitli. T. Krabal, P. lVl.u'lvv, Mctrtwka. R. Bnrlnsli, li. XVi'mlvl. T. Aprvlv. M. YV1ll1.lrusoi1. Biamtilm, D. Christner. D. Harllannl, llimt-twtk. ROXN 2.-VV. Aslanis, D. lxuznlx B, Allshousc A, lrlluusmi, M lK'ldnmtm. XY. llut-riipillvr, Camnr. I, linlt-. ll, ffuli.-rv, H, lfuslvl RUXV 3,-F. Arllxvlw, Adtlni-. 'l'. Hux'll.xn, llnttli 'll SIM-'I D, Stutlmnn, llxlfwrt. H. lftlwl. XV. liurrv R. lfnlrv, THE JUNIIJH HIGH FUIJTH LL TE!-TM This year the Little Hilltoppersu were under the able direction of Mr. William Bill Askey and Mr. David McCormick, who not too long ago was wearing the red and gray jersey number 37 while fighting for dear old Westy. The Little Hilltoppersn had a fair season, compiling a record of one win and five losses. The first game netted Westy 26-7 defeat by Richland. One Week later they fought with Blairsville to a l4-U loss. The next game gave Westy a l3-6 defeat at the hands of United Ioint. Then Westy took two defeats in a row after a win over South Fork. They lost to Portage 18-U and Indiana 24-6. tiomillas-Mr, Askev. Mr. mi.-t:.,f..ti.i In the fourth game The Little Hill- toppers came back fighting with a 13-6 Win over South Fork. Tony Krabal scored both touchdowns, and Biandino scored the extra point. Westmont had a light but power- ful team. The lineup usually was: ends, Steve Pekich and Bill Wendelg at tackle, Andy Metroka and Tom Apryleg guards, Phil Marley and Don Hartland, center, Ron Budosh, back field, Monty Williamson, Tony Krabal, Iim Biandino, and Dick Christner. ROVV' I.- liMIL BOLHA tu' I lfmxmrd Uxufnllv gnardvd ummm-utx lnqh worm' llrnmq lax' up HM GARRITY 3' IU lkxmdui Haul of fan hrcqkx Uxlv-h.xmlNi lump dm! hum uul frunl ROW' lf KQFURGE BEZHK 0' ,' lfvnlvr H1-ld dwxxn pnm wpnl 1...,.,, qw mm K.'v1..,l.- ROVV if RQJN HILLELIASS lx' I Guard Hard fighter undrr buanls. Om'-harlded push Nhul funn uwrlwl MIKE ZAHM tw' l Guqral Did good loh vhgxnnq un nh-In-uw Shut froxn the xidx' ROVV I.-IJ. Hemphill, Snlvnl. Nl, Zahm. R. lflllcgass, G. Brzrlx, D. Dcfirank. R. Gleason, E. Bolha, VV. London, Uaxrntx. SE IUH HIGH BASKETBALL Under the able direction of Coach Bill Askey the Varsity Basketball Squad, consist- ing of George Bezek, Iim Garrity, Emil Bolha, Ron Hillegass, and Mike Zahm Was very successful during the 1954-55 season. The team finished second to Iohnstown in the Tri- County, and second to Richland in the Mountain Conference. The Hilltoppers opened the season by beating the Somerset Eagles 57-44 on their own floor. After being topped by Richland and Catholic in two hard-fought battles, the boys triumphed over the Alumni, Windber, Conemaugh Township, Indiana, and Ebens- burg. The Red and Gray were then downed by a much taller Trojan team in nip and tuck competition-63-55. Ferndale, Conemaugh Township, and Ebensburg then fell victims at the hands of our fleety five. After losing to Altoona in a very close game, the Hilltop- pers came back to defeat Windber 52-53, and, after a second loss to Iohnstown and Cath- olic, Westmont travelled to Ferndale and trounced their rival, the Yellow Iackets, for the second time 78-52. The Askeymen took command in the opening minutes and never relin- quished their dominating position through the remaining four periods. After this convincing victory, the Hilltop quintette played host to a Somerset team that had not suffered a set- ILINIOR HIGH MANAGERS - I. Cornelius, O. Zollw. buck Since their first encounter with Wgst- ' 1 1' 1 M I 1 W. lVltC.l.nn. . avor, , .aux mont, but again our sharpshooting five came through with some fancy ball handling and sent the Eagles home with their feathers trim- med by a score of 78-55. The Scarlet team was then defeated in the second encounter with both Altoona and Richland. The boys appro- priately closed a successful season by down- ing lndiana by a 25 point margin. In addition to being accurate in set shoot- ing, this year's basketball team showed much accuracy at the foul line in making better than 68 percent of their free throws. Losing only George Bezek, the Hilltoppers are looking for- ward to a great season next year. ROW l.-W. Morrison, M. Latos, I. Bezek, D. Hemphill, E. Bnlha. RUVV 2.-T. Pantry, W. London, D. Df:Frank, R. Gleason, Salem. JU IUH AHSITY Westmont's Iunior Varsity coached by Mr. Askey wound up its 1954-55 season with thirteen wins and seven losses. Westmont started its season with two wins over Somerset and Richland by scores of 39-17 and 37-23, respectively. After losing to Iohnstown Catholic, they defeated Windber. 45-33, and Conemaugh Township, 65-41. The I. V.'s lost the next two out of three games. They defeated Ebensburg 47-41 and were defeated by Indiana and Iohnstown. Ferndale, Conemaugh Township, and Ebensburg next fell victim to Westy. Altoona ended the vic- tory run with 59-53 defeat, but the Hilltoppers came back to defeat Windber 85-48. Westy won four of their last seven games, defeating Iohnstown Catholic, Ferndale, Somerset, and Indiana, while losing to Johnstown, Altoona, and Richland. The first team was composed of Iohnny Salem, Davie Hemphill, Dan DeFrank, Wayne London, and Bob Gleason. This fine team was backed up in able substitution by Iohn Bezek, Eddie Bolha, Wayne Morrison, Mike Latos, and Tom Pauley. Accurate shooting by all the boys and deceptive playing have shown that they were well coached. Iohnny Salem's one-handed jump shot, Dave Hemphil1's two-handed set shot, and Dan DeFrank's rebounding helped win many games for Westy. All these boys should be congratulated for their splendid ability as basketball players under Coach Askey. This squad was well-balanced and had plenty of punch when it came to scoring. If they continue to play at the rate they have been, Westmont can look forward to one of the best basketball squads in the Tri-County League. ROVV l,-T. Koontz, VV. Kreglow. S. Sloan, M. Williamson, l, Bole. ROW Z.-R. Budash. Metroka, G, Connor, M. Wolf, S. Pckich. UNIUH HIGH B SHETB LI. The Westmont Iunior High Basketball Team coached by Dave McCormick finished its 1954-55 campaign with a record of 4 wins and 16 losses. Since there were no return- ing members from lost year's squad, Coach McCormick was forced to start with a green team. The usual starting team consisted of Ron Budash, Ierry Bole, Ted Knootz, Steve Sloan, and Martin Wolfe. Other members oi the team Who saw considerable action were Iohn Metroka, Iacob Connor, Monty Williamson, Steve Pekich, Edward Camut, Mike Man- nion, Larry Blaschak, S. Sloan, William Kreglow and David Cummins. The Little Hilltoppers emerged victorious in their first two games. In their third out- ing they were defeated by Blairsville, and in the following game they were defeated by Richland Township, this year's league champion. After that it was rough sledding, for the Little Hilltoppers won only two of their remaining games. Coach Dave McCormick very capably filled the shoes of last year's coach, Bill Askey. ROW lvl' Diebold' W. Kam' I' Skenvr Although his team found the going rough, they fought bravely and had plenty of spirit. This year's team had little experience, but every- i thing points to a Winning season next year. Ron Budash, a regular, and Monty William- son are the only boys who will not be back tor the team's next season. ROW l.-D, O'Sullivan, T. Slaler. Yfiww 7.4.1 is 1 J' -,,.. 'mi . s... - - ROW l.-M. Villa. S. Kamlnslcy, Orr. R. Hillegass, D. Bird, I. Camul. B. Bossler, L. Kota. G. Bezek, R. London. ROW 2.-Coach Mollura. I.. Stept, D. Miller. R. Hammond, M. Makin, I. Kleinstub, K. Beary, T. Salem, I. Weiss. H. Fugc. A. Piazza, B. Wagner. T. Skelly, R. Reitz. THE BASEBALL TEA Westmont's baseball team opened their season in April against a strong Indiana club. It was a pitcher's duel with Indiana winning 3-U. Westy had trouble getting started, but after losses of 14-9 to Franklin, and 7-3 to Ferndale, the Hilltoppers went on a batting rampage and buried Conemaugh under a 15-4 score. However, it was not until three games and three defeats later flohnstown 7-U5 Iohns- town 8-4, and Indiana 3-ll that the Westy's nine unlashed another devastating attack, this time against Westy's rival, Ferndale. When the smoke cleared the final score was Westmont 9, Ferndale 5. Two other games, one with Conemaugh and the other with Frank- lin were cancelled. The team consisted of an infield made up of Tony Salem, first baseg Ierry Kleinstub, second base, Roger Hammond, shortstop: and Ioe Camut or Ken Beaty at third base. The outfield usually consisted of Iohn Weiss, Les Kota, Marlin Makin or Bob Wagner. Pitchers were Haddie Fuge, who also played outfield, George Bezek, Sam Kaminsky, and Dave Bossler. Ron Hillegass handled the catching. Other members of the team were: Len Stept, Don Miller, Alan Piazza, Dick Bird, Ron Reitz, and Tom Skelly. We hope next year's team, boostered by some new faces, will have much success. SIIUHES 1954-55 VARSITY FOOTBALL IUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Score Score Name of Team Opp. W. Name of Team Opp. Cresson 0 U Somerset 17 Richland U 38 Richland 23 Blairsville 7 6 Iohnstown Catholic 48 Bedford 7 27 Windber 33 Conemaugh Township 25 U Conemaugh Township 41 Ebensburg 14 12 Indiana 37 Indiana U 13 Ebensburg 41 Somerset 6 19 Iohnstown 57 Ferndale U 25 Ferndale 34 Altoona 59 JUNIOR VARSITY Somerset 33 Ferndale 6 34 Richland 39 United 101111 13 0 Iohnstown Catholic 47 Windber 19 6 Windbei- 48 R1C111UDC1 34 14 Conemaugh Township 34 JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL Edlund 52 ensburg 39 Richland 27 6 Iahnstawn 60 United Ioint I4 6 Ferndale 32 Blairsville 14 U Altoona 60 South Fork 6 13 Indiana 24 0 IUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL Portage 18 6 Shade 14 United Ioint 24 1954-55 VARSITY BASKETBALL Blairsville 22 Somerset 44 57 Richland 27 Richland 66 58 Conemaugh 35 Iohnstown Catholic 61 42 Conemaugh Township 24 Windber 35 40 Ferndale 34 Conemaugh Township 65 84 Indiana 41 Indiana 51 58 Shade 28 Ebensburg 51 70 United Ioint 39 Iohnsfown 53 55 Blairsville 40 Ferndale 40 43 Richlgnd 40 Altoona Conemaugh SOIHGTSGT 55 78 Conemaugh Township 36 Richland 67 55 prankiin 40 Iohnstown Catholic 55 53 Ferndqle 31 Windber 53 62 Indiana 42 Conemaugh Township 50 62 Indiana 51 76 BASEBALL-1954 Ebensburg 57 59 Indiana 3 Johnstown 70 so Franklin 17 Ferndale 52 78 Iohnstown 7 Altoona 90 79 Ferndale 3 Conemaugh 15 ST. FRANCIS Indiana 3 Northern Cambria 49 86 Franklin 5 Portage Ioint 36 59 Iohnstown 8 Ebensburg 47 44 Ferndale 5 THE EHEEHLE!-ll1Ell5 Through the year this vigorous group ot seven, arrayed in red and gray, could be seen cheering the boys on to victory at Westy's athletic events. The cheerleaders also added their color to the band in numerous parades. This year's squad consisted of Sue Pristow, Marian Wood, Eileen Vickroy, Violet Glatz, Helen Vickroy, Danical Sivits, and lane Gallagher. The capable advisor of the cheer- leaders was Miss Salem, and the able substitutes were Elaine Chiodo and Ieanne Ed- wards. The cheerleaders again participated in the annual cheerleading contest in which they gained fourth place with a very original cheer which they appropriately named Varsity Bounce. Another new cheer which they introduced to the student body this year was Westy's Yell. New and clever motions were added to several other cheers during the year. The squad was interviewed on a local television program near the close of football season. The cheerleaders also held two dances which were very successful, a victory dance after the Ferndale football game, and a gym dance after the Richland basketball game. The Iunior High squad is also to be commended for their cheering ability. Rain or shine they were at the football and basketball games cheering for Westy's future stars. Carole McHugh, Suzic Miller, Mimi Cohen, Charlotte Duranko, Ruth Rider, Sally Miller, Vivian Obcr UNIUH HIGH IIHEEHLE HEH5 SE IIJH HIGH EHEEHLE DEHS ROW l.-Helen Vickmy, Violet Glatz. Eilecn Vickroy, Danifal Sivits. ROW Z.-Snr Pristow, Marian Woocl, lane Gallagher. aww' I Butlun up vom' 'Muni laxkvf I. XVNM wi fvlfsllrr Nlurph' I. Stxutlm' hm Nluff l. IJIQ-msd lcv mul nha ' 5166511119 bmltllirx 3 Ham' Y. Xvlm Ntulv ilu' hall ' f. Hold nm ru Your hilly qui ' 5 Nu. Wfvmxlrr tml xx ala lung 3, Yuulmu Imvxf--vhvhxmi vm thu hall 4. 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At 8:15 on the morning of Tuesday, September 4, 1951 the Class of 1955 made his- tory as they burst through the doors of old Westy for perhaps we should say old AND new Westy, for this was the year that the new addition to the school was builtl. We were to be the last of the Stutzman Invaders! W. U. Y. has never been quite the same since that fateful fall morning and will probably never be the same again. There we were-Freshmen. A bit bewildered, of course, but still-Freshmen. We did not want to appear completely green, consequently, we followed the lead of our upper classmen and elected class officers. Howard Skip Picking had the honor of being our first class president. Other officials were Iimmy Hemphill, vice-president, Iane Gallagher. treasurer, and Eileen Vickroy, secretary. It was also in that year that lim Hemphill made another appearance in the political spotlight by being elected president of the newly or- ganized institution, Iunior High Student Council. Academically, our class held its own even in our freshman year. After our first six weeks of high school we found the following names on the Honor Roll: Donna Bucan, Bar- bara Burkett, Kathleen Cunningham, Iane Gallagher, Bob Glosser, Skip Picking, Len Stept, and Marian Wood. These names were to appear constantly in the following four years. Two of the outstanding unforgettables of our first year were the freshman party and the freshman assembly. The party turned out to be a tremendous success las any- one who was present will testifyl, with the boys on one side of the gym and the girls on the other. The assembly on the other hand, was praised as the best assembly ever presented by a freshman class. And in our opinion, it was just that. The program was a musical, Turn Back the Hands of Time, written and directed by Floyd Santoro. Highlighting the show was the Turkey Trot, danced by Barbara Cohen, Angela Marshall, Donna Hincks, Tom Wil- liams, Bill Wagner, and Floyd Santoro. Then there was Lillian Harshberger's hasty exit from the stage when the skirt of her costume decided to take its departure in the middle of Pretty Baby. This was also the year Oscar got his jeep. To initiate our Sophomore year we held an election from which Len Stept emerged as chief potentate of the class. His fellow officers were Vince The Veep DeFrank, Eileen Vickroy, Keeper of the Records, and Moneybags Gallagher fbetter known as Ianel. This was another memorable year, academically speaking, with such classes as Latin ll and biology funder Mr. Bugsy Holmanl heading the list of favorites. These were days when the melodious strain of Mica, mica, parva stella f Twinkle, twinkle, little star for the benefit of those who don't remember their Latinl floated out from under the door of the Latin room and into the still afternoon air and we all acquired a healthy sun tan, if not sore backs, from our biology nature walks. Again in that year of 1952 the class of '55 stepped out on the stage of Westy and presented a smash assembly. That year it was a cut-down version of the Broadway musical, Guys and Dolls. lAny resemblance to the original, living or dead, was purely coincidentall. Floyd Santoro and Marian Wood were elected directors. Marcia Salem literally stopped the show when she requested a laughing audience to . . . shut up and let me sing my -Pg- song! Another show stopper was the Sav-A-Soul Mission Chorus, whose dramatis per- sonae included Delores Little, Eileen Vickroy, Donald Koval, Ronald Koval, cymbal player, cmd 4' Steve Walling carrying a 5' bass drum! A big event in our Sophomore history was the South Sea Serenade. This was the first dance sponsored by the Class of '55, and we were proud of its complete success. The decorations, consisting of a Hawaiian beach scene center-piece and tropical murals on the walls, transformed the gym into an island paradise. This began our classes reputation for presenting unusual and beautiful dances. The big social fete of the class year was the sophomore party. The attendance was small fnot entirely because of the pouring rainl but the fun had by everyone, students and teachers, far surpassed the planning committee's wildest hopes. No one there will ever be able to forget the look on Mrs. Wineman's face when she had to eat a lemon as a pen- alty for losing a game. And once again in our sophomore year, We pause to mention the fact that Oscar still had his jeep! As in our other two years, we inaugurated our junior year with elections for class officers. Iim Hemphill stepped into the prominent position of class president, ably assisted by his vice-president, Vince DeFrank fthis was becoming a habitl, his secretary, Ioanne Casale. and his treasurer, Oscar Zolbe fof jeep famel. In other elections, Len Stept became the president of the Key Club, and Floyd San- toro became editor of the Yodler. We started the social whirl of the 1953-1954 season by presenting the first dance of the year, the Autumn Fantasy. As the name suggests, the dance had an autumn motif, highlighted by a seven-foot scarecrow in the center of the dance floor. Decorating the gym always take a good deal time, this time in particular. Iust ask Barbara Cohen! As the first couples strolled through the door way and into the Autumn Fantasy, they were greeted by Miss Cohen, perched high on a ladder, stringing crepe paper through the wire light-guards. During the year we were introduced into the wonderful world of science in Mr. Ott's chem class. We enjoyed chemistry, particularly on Friday which was our experiment day. Iim Hemphill tried desperately to burn down the school by creating an explosion in his Florence flask, and Barb Cohen broke so much equipment that Mr. Ott had to ar- range easy monthly payments for her. And speaking of classes, some of the commercials never did pull out of their bout with the typewriters in typing class, which accounts for all the people in the class who answer to the name of Stumpy! Cnce again the Thespians of our happy group performed a memorable assembly, Mama's Getting Married. This gay little comedy was truly unforgettable, especially to the cast. Four months of practicing in cellars and living rooms is really something to re- member. The directors were Cecil B. de Santoro and Cecile Bee de Watkins fnot relatedl, and there was an all-star cast including such names as Vince DeFrank, Tom Williams, Eileen Vickroy, Valerie Hoesch, Angela Marshall, Barbara Cohen, Betsy Walker, Bob Glos- ser, and Floyd Santoro. The love interest in this little vehicle was provided by Delores Little and Dick Bird. In the chorus concert of our junior year, the last concert to be directed by Mr. Ackley, the Class of 1955 was well represented on the list of soloists-Delores Little, Floyd Santoro, and the one best remembered, Ken Beaty's rendition of Thippin Thider Through a Thstraw l Oh! - - And of course, Oscar still had his jeep! Well here we are-back to our senior year-1955. Many things have happened in this year, too numerous to mention, but it would not be fitting to end this class history without noting certain memorable incidents of what could be considered out best year. First of all, lim Hemphill was called back for a repeat performance as class presi- dent. Other second termers in class officers were Eileen Vickroy, secretary, and Oscar Zolbe, treasurer. Ron Marley served his first term as vice-president. Marian Wood became the first girl president of the High School Student Council, highest student office obtainable in the school. Steve Walling, Ron Huston, and Skip Picking were elected president of the French, Spanish, and German Clubs, respectively. Ioanne Casale stepped in as president of the Y-Teens, and Roy Shaffer filled the top of- fice in the Hi-Y. Barbara Burkett was elected editor of the Phoenician, and Charles Butch Wirtz ruled over the Conservation Club. The cheerleaders had four senior members: lane Gallagher, Danical Sivits, Eileen Vickroy, and Marian Wood: and the majorettes had three senior members: Ianet Boring, Ginger Harrigan, and Mary Alice Lawson, who com- pleted her second year as Head Majorette, following two years as assistant head. Since the Phoenician was in our hands this year, the task of running the football concession stand fell to us. This, of course, was the source of many amusing incidents such as the one that occurred on the afternoon of the Bedford game. Barbara Burkett had pulled K. P. for that week and was washing pots in the home ec room. Not bothering to dry her hands, she picked up a gallon of mustard to put in the refrigerator, and the rest of the story is obvious. One half-hour and three weary workers later. the mess was cleaned up. However, if anyone would look closely under the refrigerator in the home ec room, he might still be able to find the yellow traces which would provide a clue as to the fate of a gallon of mustard. The Phoenician sponsored the first dance of the year, Spookin' Spree, in the form of a masquerade ball, a new idea at Westy which was a huge success. The first prize was won by four seniors, Betsy Walker, Ianet Replogle, Steve Walling, and Floyd San- toro, who came dressed as an eight-footed dragon. One group of girls came dressed as a football team complete with uniforms, football, and spirit! lMr. Mannion saw some pos- sibilities for his squad!! In English IV we discovered we had some particularly adept orators in our ranks. lt was through one of these orations that we discovered Iim Hemphill's hidden knowledge of and talent for astronomy. We also discovered that Iohn Weiss was truly a good Sa- maritan, for he planned to buy his friend lim a bigger telescope so he could see more planets, particularly Pluto. Perhaps the most memorable event of the entire year was the senior play. At least the tryouts were unforgettable! One Friday afternoon at 12:45 all the interested parties reported to the auditorium to try out their dramatic skill. Six hours and many shattered nerves later, a cast was chosen. The play was Cheaper by the Dozen, and the cast was headed by Howard Picking, Angela Marshall, Barbara Cohen, Floyd Santoro, and Lillian Harshberger. Others in the cast were Iay Demi, Mary Alice Lawson, Marie Pagano. Charles Wirtz, Dick Bird, Ianice Koontz, David Grove, Betsy Walker, Ioanne Casale, Steve Walling, and Ralph Swank. Delores Little was student director, and Bob Glosser acted as business manager. The big night was December 3, 1954, and the cast presented an ad- mirable performance. After the play at a party given by Barb Cohen, our director. Mr. Savering, gave us a samba lesson. fWonder if he learned to samba in Germany?l The senior class was Well represented at the Forensics and Music League competi- tion of 1955. In the music contests We had Floyd Santoro, Delores Little, Barbara Cohen, and Ken Beaty. Floyd Santoro also entered in the poetry reading division. He was the first Forensic entrant from Westmont-Upper Yoder in over 30 years. Delores and Ken went on to state eliminations. In the baton twirling division Mary Alice Lawson proceeded to state eliminations for her second year. Marian Wood represented Westy at the All-State Chorus. Naturally, we had a dance. The Snow Ball, as it was called, was the first formal dance of the year. As usual, the decorations were resplendent, particularly the large mir- rored snowball that formed the center piece. Again hidden talent in our class popped out unexpectedly in the National Anthology of High School Poetry. Of the six winners from the senior class, four walked off with spe- cial mention, the highest possible honor. The winners were Floyd Santoro, Mary Alice Lawson, Dave Grove, Valerie Roesch, Eleanor Pourron, and Oscar Zolbe. The Class of 1955 stepped out on the stage of the auditorium on May 18, 1955 and presented their final assembly. The program, a variety show, turned out to be another hit, and another feather in our cap! BACCLAUREATE AND GRADUATION-the two most memorable and the two most important events in our twelve years of school life. As we walked down the aisle with a slight smile on our faces and butterflies in our stomachs, we realized that this was the end of one of the best periods of our lives. We all had good times and bad times at Westy , but we hope, as we leave be- hind us our high school days, that in some way our Alma Mater has been enriched by the four years that We worked and played in her hallowed halls. It is on this thought that We take our leave, and bid to our school a fond ------ SAYONARA! The Class of 1955 A. D. I-XUTUGHAPHS .M y ' 1 X 1 X 1 4, I 'gh I sl f 'svn i . LV' if 'S . gk: 7555?- f 33 I 4 1 ' . 1- -, .- V ., V, su' i lv gf L3-mf . g 1' ',fQ f1?+:gfEf 2? f i B Q. iff? fl. V' :iff ' 1 fa -' ' I ' -Le - ' , ' , X I l . A Q .- y 4 . , , 1 x X. COVER STUD 0 510 1 ' 1 ,, q 4 Mam Street ' Johnstown, PA 15901 mg' J 355169 , i , , 5 .fi L , ,Q xii 4-,ir tf Vi,-44 ij., ll V 1 ,Ll,,w A A M- .li ,4',V,.r:,:5V35?,. f, 1 3,J ,A V? l5i,,4 ,Ag i - ,gwg , f . , , . . , V. A , . ,. , -V -:'E'f21S55fEk5?1 - A - ' . , - , ..f. . ., . , 1 ,