Robertsdale High School - Tiger Yearbook (Robertsdale, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1955 volume:

Zhe Ziger PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIVE ROBERTSDALE HIGH SCHOOL ROBERTSDALE. PENNSYLVANIA VOLUME 15 CHARLES M. DIEHL, Editor PATRICIA RORAR, Associate Editor AUDREY HEATH, Business Manager ANN MARCOCCI, Faculty Advisor Jibia Mater... On the lofty mountain summit, Mid the hills of green. Stands our faithful ALMA MATER, Robertsdale serene. Morn is gone, night draws nigh. New days will begin. Once again we'll sing thy praises, Dear MAROON and WHITE. Dedication We, the members of the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-five, dedicate this edition of THE TIGER to our advisor, Ann Marcocci, in grateful appreciation for her guidance and inspiration. Teach well the art of living. —Seneca Supervising Principal Members of the Class of 1955: You are graduating during a period of uncertainty. We are none of us sure of what the future holds for the boy or girl completing his or her high school life in this present day. However, you have made an important step in future success — that of com- pleting something which you have started — your high school career. You can be very sure of its importance and value to you. High school graduation opens many doors: direct entrance into a vocation, college entrance, trade school, or apprenticeship. Whatever door you select, enter with confidence and pursue it with the spirit and devotion that are characteristic of the Robertsdale tradition. You can be very certain of another thing, namely, the good wishes and con- tinued sympathetic interest of the Robertsdale High School faculty. May success attend your every effort. Sincerely, Harvey A. Davis Supervising principal There is no knowledge that is not valuable. —Burke Principal Dear Seniors, Today I would like to interview each of you. I know this is impossible. Sometime you are going to sit down and leaf through these pages and reminisce. I would like to leave with you three thoughts, anyone of which you and I could spend a whole period talking about. In this world of turmoil and confusion, you and I need signs along this road of life, which will direct us to our destination; and these signs should not be detours. First, face your problems. Since you started school, your problems have steadily increased in number and complexity. You have met these problems with mixed emotions. Now you, as a mature individual, must face your problems as an adult. Don't play hookey in life. Second, don't worry. Fear is the greatest enemy of man. We. as humans, are fearing daily many things that will never happen. We need to replace this fear with my third point, THINK POSITIVE. Think demands the use of our brains, the power plant of our whole being. The use we make of our brains determines where we go. You are now leaving the filling station. You have the road map of life. Where will you be out there in the future? Your hand is on the throttle. Your chioce of the fuels which you have stored in your reserve tank will determine where and how far you will go. I hope your choice is good. That qood in the same meaning of the word as Plato used when he spoke of the — Good Life. Success can not be measured in dollars. If you have lived the Good Life, if you have faced your problems, if you have replaced worry with positive thinking, you are happy, and you are successful. Ward S. Taylor Principal The secret of happiness is not in doing what you like, but in liking what you have to do. —Barrie faculty ANN E. MARCOCCI Juniata College Pennsylvania State College English ORVIN TROY Juniata College University of Pittsburgh Social Studies KERMIT WIBLE Shippensburg State Teachers College Science The true, strong, and sound mind is the mind that can embrace equally great things and small. —Johnson faculty Trust that man in THOMAS BLACK California State Teachers College Pennsylvania State University Industrial Arts H. DON BROCHT Juniata College Pennsylvania State University Music LEROY KOLVA Shippensburg State Teachers College Pennsylvania State University Commercial Arts MARY ANN CAMILLETTI West Liberty State College Home Economics WILBUR C. McCLAIN West Chester State Teachers College Mathematics MICHAEL DADASOVICH University of Pittsburgh University of California University of Alabama Social Studies nothing who has not a conscience in everything. —Sterne faculty An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. —Franklin RUTH ANN JOHNSON Indiana State Teachers College Juniata College English OSCAR SHOPE Shippensburg State Teachers College ’ennsylvania State College Social Studies SHERMAN CROFT Lock Haven State Teachers College Findlay College Science PAULINE SHOPE School of Nursing Lewiston Hospital School Nurse Editor The class of 1955, with the greatest respect and admiration for our Alma Mater and to re- member the happy times we have enjoyed here, present to you the 1955 edition of the Roberts- dale High School yearbook, THE TIGER . We have directed its purpose to these three objectives: First, we wish the publication to serve as a souvenir for those of us who are leaving. Second, we wish the publication to serve as a record for those who are staying. Third, we wish the publication to serve as an open letter to all the friends of Robertsdale High School. As a souvenir for those who are leaving, we feel it will be memories of days well-spent in the classroom, on the gridiron, on the hard- wood, and on the stage. As a record for those who are staying, may it serve as an impetus for them to strive to do bigger and greater things during their stay at Robertsdale High School. As an open letter to all our friends, may it serve to keep them conscious of the achieve- ments that are taking place every day at R. H. S. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Miss Marcocci, whose help and guidance gave us the encouragement we needed. I would also like to thank my staff, our administration, and all of our business friends for their splendid co-operation and support. Charles Diehl Editor Not enjoyment, and not sorrow. Is our destined end or way; But to act, that each tomorrow Finds us farther than today. —Longfellow Seniors ORGANIZATION DONALD WILKINS MICHAEL GANNON ELIZABETH ZDROSKY LORETTA MARTIN President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer CLASS MOTTO OUT OF SCHOOL LIFE INTO LIFE'S SCHOOL CLASS COLORS BLUE AND ROSE CLASS FLOWER AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSE FACULTY ADVISOR ANN MARCOCCI What is the end of study? Let me know. Why, that to know, which else, we should not know. —Shakespeare. Officers DONALD WILKINS Wilkie C. A. P. Varsity Club, Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, President 2, 4, Senior Play. Our handsome presi- dent — What a brainl — Very romantic — Aspires to be a mortician. BETSY ZDROSKY Unk Commercial Club, Chor- us 1,2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Senior Play. Her motto Why live if you can't talk? — Our head cheerleader — Quite a girl — Often seen in the blue Plymouth. MICHAEL GANNON Mike Varsity Club, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, President 1, Basketball Cap- tain. Gay — Carefree — Ac- tive in sports — Witty — Plans to enter St. Francis — Our energetic Vice-presi- dent — Quite a Romeo. LORETTA MARTIN Cuz Commercial Club, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, President of the Band 4, Senior Play. Always waits anxiously for those letters from a cer- tain guy in the service — Lively and Friendly — Likes popular music. -11- Seniors MARY BANCO Tri Hi-Y Club, Home Ec. Club. Quiet and co-operative —Never has much to say — Reasonable — Reliable — Winsome — Why talk when there's work to be done? — A shy gal from Cookstown. PARKER BROWN Park Varsity Club, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Justice of the Peace from Joller — A good foot- ball player — Favorite pas- time is W. W. — Did you see that haircut?? — Ambi- tion is to join the Marines. NANCY BURKE Tex Commercial Club, Sec- retary 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain of bas- ketball team 4. A good basketball player — breezy and buoy- ant — Hot on that cornet — What about those letters from the Army? — Plans to enter nursing school. SHIRLEY BARTO Susie Q Commercial Club, Band 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3. Quiet gal from Defi- ance who watches for let- ters from Canada — Loves the radio — Enjoys eating and dancing — Pat is her best pal. JAMES BUCKLEY Jim C. A. P., Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play. Comes to school only when he can't find an ex- cuse to get out of it — Do things when you have to is Jim's motto — Very mis- chievous and unpredictable. ARNOLD CLARK Bucky Varsity Club, Football 1, 2, 3, Baseball 1, 2, 3, Manager 4, Senior Play. Likes the gals and al- ways finds a co-pilot for the Buick — Life is all sun- shine to Arnold — Swell guy — Liked by all. The more we live, more brief appear Our life's succeeding stages. —Campbell Seniors CHARLES DIEHL Fat C. A. P., Varsity Club, fcdtior of The Tiger , V- pres. 1, 2, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, Senior Play. Dependable — Trust- worthy — has a knack for minding his own business — Always makes the honor roll Plans to enter college. AUDREY HEATH ft Hon Commercial Club, Busi- ness Manager of Tiger , Basketball 3, 4, Senior Play. Someone that others can depend upon — Win- some smile — Just loves referees — Often seen with a guy from S. L. H. S. in the Blue Room. GENE HEISTER Pete Varsity Club, Football 1, Manager 2, 3, 4. Always took good care of his guys on the team — Well liked by all the girls - Just does enough P. O. D. to get by. AUBREY EDWARDS Abe Camera Club, Visual Aid. Quiet — Studious — In- telligent — Girls don't in- terest him — Enthusiastic — A perfect gentleman — Al- ways spends his leisure time reading books from the li- brary JOHN HESS Football 1, 2, Baseball 1, 2. Manages to get to school once in a while — Keen and mischievous — Has a liking for Shaksepeare — He is always talking and is never still a minute. MARLIN HOOPER Lulu Varsity Club, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. One of our Senior foot- ball stars — Has a smile for everyone — Practical joke for anything — Likes to play basketball, and he is good at it. There is only one good, namely, knowledge; and only one evil, namely, ig- norance. —Socrates GEORGE HORTON Moses Varsity Club, Football 1. 2, 3, 4. How about that drawl I — Generally seen with a blonde in his Chevy —- Does just enough to get by — Just loves English — Puts pleasure before school work. DELORES LEONARD Dee Home Ec. Club, Tri-Hi-Y Club, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Reserved — Likeable — Spends a lot of time in Home Ec. — Why talk when you can listen? — Identified by her bangs — Has a nice personality. ANDREW LUCAS Pete Varsity Club, Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Well-liked — Well man- nered — Enjoys driving the DeSoto — Will make a good mechanic — Spends a lot of time in Wood. HAZEL HOUCK Toots Tri-Hi-Y, Commercial Club, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Sen- ior Play. Quiet — Studious — Likes to read — Has an in- terest in Cooks — Can be silly when she wants to — A sweet person to know. JACK LONG Humphrey Varsity Club, Football 1, 2 ,3, 4. Often catches up on his sleep in class — Good football player — Work is the least of his worries — Likes to eat and drive his Chevy . WILLIAM MARTIN Howdy C. A. P., Varsity Club, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4. A happy-go-lucky guy from Cooks — Has no time for the girls — Plans to enter the Air Force — His motto, Better late than neve . First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do ' —Epictetus Seniors HARRY MAY Shotgun Varsity Club, Football I, 2. 3, 4, Senior Play. Lively — Good natured Never loses sleep over school work — Likes the girls — Seen quite often in Saltillo — Neither shy or talkative. ROSALIE MYKUT Tootie Commercial Club, Chor- us 1, 2, Basketball 1, 2, Senior Play. Always has a gracious smile for everyone — Dress- es neatly — Has an interest in the Army — Hopes to become a nurse, and we wish her success. DAVID PARK Goose Varsity Club, Pres, of Varsity Club, Treasurer 2, 3, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Bas- ketball 1. Always ready to lend a helping hand —- Likes to sing and dance — Favorite pal is Blaine — Seen quite often at Happy Hollow Inn. BLAINE McCLAIN Doodle Varsity Club, Sec. of Varsity Club, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Football Captain, Baseball 1, 2, 3. Good football player — He could learn to like school if it wasn't for the work — Likes to travel down Saxton way — He is crazy about all sports. DALE NEVILLE Varsity Club, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2. Likes the number 50 — Runs around in the Ford — Spends all his spare time in Broad Top — Doesn't care much for school work. PAUL PAWUK Parrot Varsity Club, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3. One of our casual Sen- ior boys — His work is al- ways well prepared—Spends most of his leisure time at the Club — He is one of our best typists. Slight not what's near through aiming at what's far. —Euripides Seniors 'Chiefly the mould of man's fortune is in his own hands. —Bacon PAUL QUERRY Camera Club, Visual Aid. Good student — Makes that Buick really go — Knows all about physics — Have you heard him play that Hawaiian guitar? PATRICIA RORAR Pat Office secretary. Com- mercial Club, Band 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Assistant Editor of Tiger , Senior Play. Our pert office secre- tary from Wood — Well- liked by all — Takes life as it comes — Nothing bothers her — Favorite pastime is talking — Plans to be a private secretary — Thinks there is nothing like danc- ing. SHELBY STEVENSON Shelb Commercial Club, Sen- ior Play. Jolly gal from Broad Top — Waiting for her guy to return to civilian life — Enjoys driving the Nash but has frequent flat tires — En- joys those trips to Hunting- don. GLENN RICKABAUGH Willy C. A. P., Senior Play. Has his work dom some times — Cool — Cain — Has lots of time for th girls — Where Jim goes yoi are sure to find Glenn Seen quite often in MapU ton. WALTER RORAR Walt Varsity Club, Camer. Club, Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Band I, 2. He's our class clown - Well liked — Always read with a wisecrack — Havi you seen him polka? Wal is everyone's friend — Har curly hair — Has a gooi disposition. ALICE SWOPE Minnie Home Ec. Club, Tri-HM Club, Band 1, Chorus 1, 2 3, 4. Well-mannered — Love to work in Home Ec. - Minds her own business - Was blessed with natura curly hari — Has a gooc word for everybody. —16— Seniors WANDA SWOPE Peaches Commercial Club, Band 1, 2. 3, 4, Chorus I, 2, 3, 4. Very popular — Does tier share of studying — Al- ways neat—Plays a mean saxophone — Thinks there is no one like D. P. MERLE THOMAS Hawkie Varsity Club, President of class 3, Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Quite a Shakespearean scholar — Have you heard bis latest?? — What a Casa- mova — Life of the party. WANDA WATKIN Pooch Commercial Club, Tri- Hi-Y, Band 4, Chorus 1, 2, S, 4. Good student — Often teen wiht the J. P. of Joller Dresses neat and is very :o-operative — Hair is her rrowning glory. LOUISE WATKINS Tri-Hi-Y Club, Home Ec. Club. Neat — Quiet — Shy — Takes her school work se- riously — Faithful library as- sistant — Can surely bake a cake. GEORGE WOOMER Scaramouche C. A. P., Varsity Club, Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Always out for a good time — Just look at those waves but do you recall the Mohawk ??? — Seen quite often in the green Plymouth — Seems to have a lot of girls. Dost thou love life? Then, do not squander time, for that's the stuff life is made of. —Franklin This group made up the steering committee for the publication of this Tiger. They formulated the plans, made the assignments, and coordi- Never admit to anybody, and least These senior class officers were the force behind this year's senior class activities. In early fall it appeared as though our finances were so low that neither a Washington trip or a yearbook seemed a possibility. However, we put our heads to the grind and came up with sufficient funds to finance both the Washington trip and yearbook publication. nafed them into the finished product. It took long hours of work, but we enjoyed it. of all to yourself, that you are licked. —Churchill When we lagged, our advisor Miss Marcocci, was always there to give the push. There were sufficient funds in the class treasury to give the seniors a small sum of money to take with them to Washington. Calendar of Important Events dor J954-55 SEPTEMBER 7—Another term begins with new and old faces and all looking forward to an eventful year at R. H. S. SEPTEMBER 10—The Tigers, bent on another undefeated season, open against Johnstown B and score a victory. SEPTEMBER 25—The seniors are measured for their caps and gowns. OCTOBER 7, 8—Teachers attend Institute in Altoona while we take it easy. OCTOBER 11 to 17—Students and faculty observe Penn- sylvania Week with Open House and display of exhibits. OCTOBER 13—Accompanied by our advisor. Miss Marcocci, and Mr. Taylor, we seniors attend Career Day at Captain Jack High School at Mount Union. OCTOBER 19—Charles Diehl and Don Wilkins are recipients of awards sponsored by the Lions Club for the best essays on the meaning of Pennsylvania. NOVEMBER 6—Alumni Banquet attended by approximate- ly 275 alumni and friends. NOVEMBER 13—Seniors serve Masonic Past Masters Ban- quet. NOVEMBER 19, 20—Senior thespians present matinee and evening grand performance, Hot Water Henry . NOVEMBER 25 to 29—Thanksgiving Recess and extended vacation with opening of big game season. DECEMBER 2—Several seniors, accompanied by Mr. Tay- lor, attend College Night at Juniata College. DECEMBER 23—Seniors realize good profit from turkey donations. JANUARY 17—We smile pretty as we pose for the yearbook pictures. JANUARY 25—Senior athletes receive award jackets which they wear so proudly. JANUARY 26—Semester ends, and we begin to wonder what surprises those teachers are going to pull on the report cards 1 JANUARY 29—The twenty-sixth annual football banquet is held at which an all-local talent show was presented. FEBRUARY 10—The Tri-Hi-Y receives the Torch of Faith from the sister organization of Hollidaysburg. FEBRUARY 14—The F. H. A. Club sponsors a gay St. Valentine's Day Dance at which Prince Charming Michael Gannon crowns the queen. Lovely Pawuk. MARCH 14—The juniors sport their classrings. MARCH 16—Commercial Club sponsors a St. Patrick's Day Dance. APRIL 1—All Fools' Day! Were you one? APRIL 2—The F. H. A. Club members and advisor, Miss Camilletti, attend the regional F. H. A. meeting in Mercers- burg, Pennsylvania. APRIL 23—C. A. P. members accompanied by their ad- visor, Mr. Black, and several faculty members make plane trip to Pittsburgh. APRIL 28—Band participates in the Apple Blossom Festival at Winchester, Virginia. MAY 2—Open House and Style Show, latter being spon- sored by the Home Economics Department. MAY 3—Seniors receive name cards and commencement announcements. MAY 11—Band presents its annual cnocert. MAY 13—The Junior Class puts on the social extravaganza of the year, the Junior-Senior Prom. MAY 18, 19, 20—Seniors make that long-awaited trip to Washington. MAY 22—Seniors attend Baccalaureate service. MAY 23—Commencement! JUNE 3—Term ends for the rest of us! Presenting Xhe junior Class This beaming group of handsome boys and girls makes up the Junior Class fifty strong. Quite an energetic group, we must admit. To honor their friends, the seniors, they gave a prom which was quite an occasion. To earn funds, the juniors sponsored numerous projects which included home-made candy sales, turkey raffles, a skating party, and a bake sale. Their advisor. Mr. Troy, tells us that there isn't a lazy bone to be found in these people, for once they started working, they just couldn't be stopped! We could not have found a prouder group than these juniors on March 14 when they received their classrings! All that we send into the lives of others comes back into our own. —Markham This little group represent the Junior Class brain trust ' for they made the plans for the various activities. They include president Elwood Greenland, vice-president Gary Rourke, sec- retary Jo Ann Park, treasurer Janet Maketa. —21— After adjusting themselves to their new en- vironment, the sophomores found the year an enjoyable as well as a successful one. The friend- ly attitude of teachers and upperclassmen en- abled these newcomers to adjust themselves to the school's routine. The class members have given enthusiastic support to all extra-curricular activities and have distinguished themselves as members on various junior varsity teams and as participants in the band and chorus. Miss Angle and Mr. Wible, advisors to the class, have enjoyed working with the group. OFFICERS President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Dennis Rourke Leon Wible Annette Gannon Linda Black Diligence is the mother of good fortune. —Cervantes Zhe freshmen Class Beaming af us are the faces of what com- prises the Freshman Class. These students are looking forward to the years which they will spend at Senior High. Their advisors, Mr. McClain and Mr. Croft, seem to think that in these boys and girls lie hid- den talents which will contribute greatly to school activities. Even as freshmen they have displayed great school spirit and have been active in musi- cal organizations and in athletics. OFFICERS President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Ted Diehl Ellis Griffith Irene Yankanish Orvis Wagner Think innocently and justly; and if you speak, speak accordingly. —Franklin Juture Momemakers of America We are the future homemakers of America; we face the future with warm courage and high hopes, for we have the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious values; for we are build- ers of homes, homes for America's future, homes where living will be the expression of everything that is good and fair, homes where truth, love, security, and faith will be results, not dreams. We are the future homemakers of America. We face the future with warm courage and high hopes. The above is the creed recited by each girl when she becomes affiliated with the Future Homemakers of America, a national organiza- tion. As an integral part of the program of home economics in schools, the association offers ar opportunity for the development of the pupils initiative in planning and carrying out activities related to the art of homemaking. The purpose of the organization includes an appreciation of the satisfaction of homemaking, an emphasis on the importance of home mem- bership, a promotion of international good will, and to foster the development of creative lead- ership in home and community life. Under the supervision of its advisor, Miss Camilletti, the Robertsdale future homemakers sponsored such activities as hot lunches, a Valen- tine's Day Dance, Thanksgiving, and Christmas parties. Club membership includes sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Officers are Alice Swope, president, Marga- ret Heath, vice-president, and Leah Corbin, secre- tary-treasurer. Senior students study various silver patterns and learn the different settings. Sophomores working on sewing projects. She who has charm has life's great potent fac- tor for her own, and rules alike the cottage and the throne. —Thomas Commercial Mis The Commercial Arts Department, another relatively new department at R. H. S., has made great advances since its beginning. Linder the instruction of Mr. Kolva, students in the depart- ment have learned quite a bit in the courses offered. Since very few of the students intend to further their formal education after graduation, the commercial arts prepares the more conscien- tious students to go out and secure employment along that line of work. The courses offer stu- dents enlightenment on the type of work they plan to do and gives them information regard- ing various positions for which they may apply. Lost time is never found again. —Franklin Judus tria I Arts One of our fast growing departments is the Industrial Arts where our boys can show off their ingenuity. Walking into this department when classes are going on, is like walking into a huge industrial plant, for everybody is work- ing as though it were an assembly line. The students are taught the principles of mechanical drawing, blue print reading, drafting, and other subjects pertaining to the arts. Guided by the instructor, Mr. Black, each student selects a project which he must com- plete in order to make the grade. His grade level determines what project the student undertakes. If the student is very industrious, he may turn out two or more projects. Several seniors have completed such pieces as coffee tables, gun cabinets, and kitchen cabinets. The department ordinarily holds open house in the spring. There the boys display their crafts of which they are quite proud. It isn't so much knowing a whole lot, as knowing a little and how to use it that counts. —Steffens Activities and Athletics The world's a theatre, the earth a stage, Which God and Nature do with actors fill. —Heywood Senior Zkespiam HOT WATER HENRY On November 20 at eight o'clock the cur- tain rose on Hot Water Henry , one of the best comedies ever presented at Robertsdale High School. Under the direction of Miss Hazel Angle, the group worked earnestly for this production. The plot centers around Henry Martin, a sixteen year old boy, who definitely considers himself the man of the house since his father is no longer living. He goes about laying down the law to his sisters, Pat and Judy. Pat, the older sister, is engaged to a soda jerker, whom Henry dislikes. He is still more perplexed when his mother announces that she is planning to marry ian old friend from the West. Henry and Spike. Ihis very close friend, with the help of Judy, try ]to fix a scheme to break these engagements be- fore it is too late. There is fun galore when they try their plan on Pat's fiance, Lester Price. How- ever, all ends well, and Henry, although his plan fails, learns a lesson and finds himself in a similar state with Shirley Reed, a little lady with a big will. The cast included Nancy Burke, the worm; Hazel Houck, Mrs. Martin; Donald Wilkins, Henry Martin; Loretta Martin, Pat Martin; Harry May, Lester Price; Charles Diehl. Spike Duncan; Betsy Zdrosky, Shirley Reed; Glenn Rickabaugh, Mr. Smith; Audrey Heath, Betsy Smith; James Buck- ley, Grandpa Martin; Rosalie Mykut, Sue Duncan; Arnold Clark, Police officer; Prompters were Shel- by Stevenson and Patricia Rorar. Prior to the opening curtain, the band pre- sented a short concert. Intra-acts entertainment included the high school girls' octette accom- panied by Marian Black, and the Hilltoppers Six. (io Zri-Hi- V Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; and with all thy getting, get understanding. —Proverbs IV President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer The Tri-Hi-Y, an organization for the youth in high schools, is sponsored by Miss Angle. The membership consists of eleven students from the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. The purpose of the organization is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community higher standards of Chris- tian character. Meeting regularly on Thursdays, the group conducts worthwhile discussions pertaining to character and subjects conducive to good living. During the second semester, Teen Talk , a pamphlet published by the State Young Men's Hazel Houck Alice Swope Wanda Watkin Mary Banco Christian Association, was used as a basis for discussion. The pamphlet deals with the prob- lems which all teenagers face today. One of the main events of the club's activi- ties was participation in the tour involving the 'Torch of Friendship — The torch which repre- sents the flame of faith is on a state-wide tour of all Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y organizations. The torch was presented to the Robertsdale Club by the Tri-Hi-Y Club in Hollidaysburg in a very impres- sive ceremony. Our club, in turn, passed the torch on to the club in Greensburg. The same torch will be sent to Paris this summer. The members of the Tri-Hi-Y and their advisor. Miss Angle, at a regular weekly meeting. In this photo we see members of our Tri-Hi-Y organizatior as they accept the Torch of Faith from the Hollidaysburg club Commercial Club The Commercial Club is sponsored under the auspices of the Commercial Department un- der the supervision of LeRoy Kolva, our com- mercial arts instructor. Membership is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors, who are studying the various com- mercial subjects. Through their own initiative and efforts, members of the club have undertaken worthy projects which benefit the school as a whole. Just recently they have been instrumental in helping to secure two electric typewriters and an off-set multigraph apparatus which aid them in printing a better newspaper. We know that it is this group which pub- lishes that good old paper, the Robby Gazette, the school newspaper which you and I enjoy so much. The club maintains itself by sponsoring va- rious money-making projects. Numerous dances have been held. Selling advertising space in the newspaper is another means of profits. You'll find that education is about the only thing lying around loose in this world, and that it's about the only thing a fellow can have as much of as he's willing to haul away. —Steffens Aviation brings mankind closer together, knits the interests of the world, and helps spread knowledge and understanding. —Admiral Byrd Civil Jir Patrol The Civil Air Patrol is an auxiliary organi- zation of America's Air Force. Among the various activities of this organization are included orien- tation of certain phases of the air force, military drill, and general education relevant to aviation. Students look forward to each meeting eagerly for something new and exciting will be learned. As a recompense for their hard work and effort the group has undertaken a fund-raising project to charter an airplane to Pittsburgh. The trip will include tours through the entirety of the Greater Pittsburgh Airport. The ultimate goal of this club is to buy a light plane eventually. That's it, boys: Aim high! The C. A. P. is sponsored by Thomas Black, Industrial Arts teacher. Members include LeRoy Kolva, Don Brocht, James Buckley, Arnold Clark, Chalres M. Diehl, William Martin, Glenn Ricka- baugh, Don Wilkins, George Woomer, Don Black, Tom Buckley, Charles W. Diehl, Guy Diehl. Ronald Laughlin, Rodney McClain, Bortie Smith, and John Zdrosky. For those students who do not meet the age requirements of the C. A. P., there is the Aero Club. Although its objectives are similar to that of the parent club, the C. A. P., the Aero Club offers general instruction on aviation mechanics and recognition of various aircrafts. ■31- Zhe Visual Mds-Camem Club Photography is a lucrative profession as well as an exciting art. —Leyson The Camera Club, organized under the su- pervision of our science teacher, Mr. Wible, has become one of the most active groups in high school. The group is an offspring of the Visual Aids Club which meets during the first semester followed by the Camera Club the second semes- ter. The main purpose of the Visual Aids group is to learn the fundamental construction of the sound projector, the silent projector, and other equipment used in the field of projection. After thorough training, the members are prepared to operate the projectors. When a teach- er wants to use the projector in her classroom. the availability of a member of the Visual Aids group to operate the projector is always acces- sible. The purpose of the Camera Club is to learn the proper methods of taking pictures, the use of various types of cameras, the developing and printing of pictures. The personnel includes Peggy Black, Leah Corbin. Kay Dorsey, Aubrey Edwards, Elwood Greenland, Timmy Lightner, Paul Querry, Harry Rorar, John Stevens, Gerald Sipes, Robert Taylor, Bill Territo, Mary Ann Ramper, Richard Williams! Ronald Wood, and Dennis Querry. OFFICERS President .................. Vice-president ............. Secretary-Treasurer Paul Querry Harry Rorar Gerald Sipes -32- Music is well said to be the speech of angels. —Carlyle Strike Up Zhe Band! Our band, under the direction of the music supervisor, Mr. Brocht, has a membership of ap- proximately seventy students. Attired in maroon and white uniforms, the musicians, led by our fast stepping majorette, Janet Lou George and her corps of twirlers, have appeared at all foot- ball games at home and away. We could be sure of a great performance at half-time as these youngsters performed many drills and letter for- mations. These novel drills, devised by Mr. Brocht, added much to the brilliancy of the band. The band has made numerous appearances at parades and patriotic gatherings which usually include several performances on Memorial Day. This year the group plans to again participate in the Apple Blossom Festival at Winchester, Vir- ginia. Officers of the band include Loretta Martin, president; Wanda Swope, vice-president; La- Verne Houck, secretary; Patsy May, treasurer; Nancy Burke, student conductor. DON BROCHT, band director, is responsible for our well- drilled band. Under his excellent direction, we have a band of which we are proud. -33- Mrocht 's '‘top-mtchers We are proud to present our strutting drum majorette, Janet Lou George, who, together with her corps of twirlers has added much to the appearance of the band. Clad in a stunning white uniform, Janet Lou can really perform with that baton! Soft is the music that would charm forever. —Wordsworth This aggregation represents musicians from the Senior Class. Most of these have participated in the band five years and are eligible for the sweater award. Left to Right: Wanda Watkins. Nancy Burke, Wanda Swope, Loretta Martin, Di- rector Brocht, Patricia Rorar, Shirley Barto, Alice Swope. This is the majorette and twirler corps com- posed of drum majorette Janet Lou George and twirlers. Left to Right: Janet Lou George, Sue Foore, Barbara Stinson, Betty Metz, Patsy Mav Joan Park. -34- robertsdale high school Chorus The girls' choral club is composed of ap- proximately fifty voices under the direction of Mr. Brocht. The group holds rehearsals twice a week. Their vocal numbers include religious, semi-classical, and popular selections. The club provides the vocal selections for the annual Bac- calaureate services and also the choral accom- paniment to the candlelighting ceremony. These attractive girls form another vocal group known as the octette. We like to think of them as little nightingales as they give forth with many varied selections. Besides appearing in school programs, they have made several pub- lic appearances. The group includes La Verne Houck. Peggy Houck, Janet Meketa, Helen Mae Theys, Jacqueline Bivens, Eugenia Houck, Mar- garet Hoover, Wanda Dickson, and Marian Black accompanist. Music is the universal language of mankind. —Engels Director of At Mo tics A good sport is a combination of a hero, a martyr, and a humorist, with a deep sense of justice, acknowledging the rights of others and relieving the harsh realities of life's drama with warmer colors of good fellowship and qenerosi- ty. —Page. With the closing of another school term the curtain falls, writing finis to another chapter in athletics at Dear Ole Robertsdale High School. Memories and achievements are many and varied for the athletes of the class of 1955. I'm sure, as the years go by, you will increasingly cherish these memories and achievements which are too numerous for recollection here, as space is limited. To those critics of athletics who find no educational justification for them, allow me to use a few statistics from the class of 1955 to refute the critics of athletics. As a freshman class this group had twenty-four boys who participated in athletics; twenty of the twenty-four graduated. Of the thirteen boys as fresh- men who did not participate in athletics, only four graduated. To me the impli- cation is simple: There is every justification for athletics in schools today. Sincerely, O. W. Troy Director of athletics -36- Head Coach Troy with Captain Blame McClain and Co-captain David Parks; as fullback and right tackle re- spectively, both McClain and Parks, along with the rest of the team, have contributed much to the season's suc- cess. Here we have the boys who were the nucleus of the varsity — Marlin Hooper, Dave Parks, Jack Long, Blaine McClain, Michael Gannon, Don Wil- kins, Merle Thomas, Andy Lucas, Harry May, Dale Neville, Parker Brown, and Gary Rourke. the only returning vet- eran player. We can't all play a winning game. Someone is sure to lose; Yet we can play, so that our name, None may dare accuse. That when the Master Referee Scores against our name. It won't be whether we've won or lost But how we've played the game. —Downie This handsome group represents the man- agers' crew. We like to think of them as the team's minute men , for during football sea- son they're always on the go with the lime buckets or wheelbarrows full of helmets, etc. Chief mate is good old Heister, assisted by an- other senior, Arnold Clark, who gave the or- ders. Charles Scott, who has seniority next year, expects to carry on with his little assistants, Terry Burke, Jimmy Coy, and Andy Kowalchek. (Clark and Kowalchek not shown in photo.) -37- Presenting Zhe Undefeated For the third consecutive season the Roberts- dale gridders, under the direction of Coach O. W. Troy and his assistants. Da Dasovich and Croft, completed an undefeated season. It also marked the 27th consecutive regular season victory over three years, the longest in the scholastic ranks of Pennsylvania. In this picture you see approximately 70 young men who, evening after evening, spent long hard hours at practice, but they loved every minute of it! Lettermen losses through graduation will in- clude Blaine McClain, David Parks, Jack Long, Dale Neville, Harry May, Merle Thomas, Paul Pawuk, Michael Gannon, Marlin Hooper, Walter Rorar, Parker Brown. Don Wilkins, Bill Martin, Charles Diehl, Andy Lucas, George Horton, and George Woomer, but with our reserved strength, we are looking forward with confidence to another undefeated season next year. To these boys who have played their last game for R. H. S., we say that if they keep that same indomitable spirit which they displayed on the gridiron, they will always be on the winning side, whatever the cause may be. TIGERS LEAD IN AREA SCORING In team scoring, Robertsdale won the crown by over 100 points in totaling up 204 for the ten-game season. The Tigers averaged 20.4 per game. They also represented the top defensive team, yielding just 52 points throughout the sea- son, or 5.2 points per game. -38- and Untied Zigersof Nineteen Hundred and ROBERTSDALE GRIDDERS BOAST BEST SCHOLASTIC RECORD IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA Robertsdale has won twenty-seven straight regular season games, giving us the best scholas- tic record in Central Pennsylvania and second best in the entire state. Robertsdale has also been the Inter-County Conference's eastern di- vision champion for the past two out of three years. The team was runner-up for the crown this year and also second in the Class B West- ern Conference standings. BLAINE McCLAIN HONORED BY UNITED PRESS Captain Blaine McClain, the Robby Rocket , was honored by being selected as one of the United Press' selections for honorable mention on the 1954 All-State Scholastic Team. Blaine, the first Huntingdon County player to receive the honor in two years, was the leading scholastic scorer from this area. He was included in a group of twelve Central Pennsylvanians on the All-Star Team. Our hard-driving fullback averaged over 100 yards a game rushing and tallied 99 points in eight of his team's ten victories this year. He scored sixteen touchdowns and three extra points. Harry May, fine Tiger halfback, scored 37 points for third place. AN OBSERVATION FROM THE SIDELINES As observed by a sports writer who has . been a spectator at many of the Tiger games, reserve strength of Robertsdale's gridders is so great that players are lined from one 30-yard line to the other. All boys are dressed for games, with many of them getting into the game. In one game Coach Troy sent in about forty players. That's what we call football enthusiasm! When you play be fair, but play hard; and then work hard at your studies. —T. Roosevelt BLAINE McCLAIN Captain Fullback Letter — 3 Star — Jacket DAVID PARK Co-captain Right Tackle Letter — 2 Star — Jacket ANDY LUCAS Luft Tackle Loiter — 2 Star — Jacket MICHAEL GANNON Quarterback Letter — 2 Star — Jacket Grid Mi-Cightsof 954 ROBBY IS 13-6 VICTOR IN SEASON LIDUFTER The Tigers opened the 1954 season on the home field by defeating a rugged Johnstown B team 13-6. The Tigers drove 52 yards for their first score, Harry May going over on a buck from the two- yard line. Johnstown marched 74 yards to pay dirt with Bill Killen scoring. Dave Park, Robby tackle, blocked the extra point kick to prevent the visitors from taking the lead. In the fourth quarter, Blaine McClain bolted over from 10 yards out. The Robby fullback added the extra point on a rush._________________ ROBERTSDALE EDGES EVERETT 8-7 IN THRILLER TO STAY UNBEATEN Robby's scrappy Tigers extended their two-season win streak by edging battling Everett 8-7. In the second quar- ter, Hooper threw Stede for a ten-yard loss and a safety, giving Robby a 2-0 edoe. On fourth down and ten to go Parker Brown reeled around left end for a touchdown. The attempted rush was stopped by a fumble. This was the Tigers second straight victory of 1954. Doing your level best to the end of a losing game is a form of training that life requires. —Wright Grid Mi-Cights of 1954 ROBERTSDALE POSTS 27-0 TRIUMPH OVER ORBY The Robertsdale Tigers overpower- ed Orby 27-0 to stretch its 1954 cam- paign to three games. Blaine McClain tallied three of Robby's four touchdowns. Robby rolled eight first downs to Orby's none. In the second quarter, McClain smashed across for the score. Dale Neville rushed the extra point. May scores later on a one-yard buck and Irvin Heath booted the point. In the third quarter, McClain scored again, but Heath's extra point failed. In the final period. McClain scored and Heath added the extra point to finish it at 27-0. ROBERTSDALE DOWNS ALTOONA CATHOLIC 12-6 The Robertsdale gridders scored their fourth victory of the season at Al- toona Catholic by a close 12-6 count. The Tigers were held scoreless in the first half. Robertsdale finally scored the third period when Harry May ran five yards into the end zone and Irvin Heath's extra point failed. With four minutes remain- ing in the game, Catholic scored with a pass from John Wiley to Jerry McManus; then Balestan's attempted point failed in- complete. Robby roared back with May going across. Parker Brown's extra point was stopped short. JACK LONG Right Guard Letter — 2 Stars — Jacket HARRY MAY Halfback Letter — 2 Stars — Jacket DALE NEVILLE Halfback Letter — 2 Stars — Jacket MERLE THOMAS Left Guard Letter — 2 Stars — Jacket A wise player ought to accept his throws and score them, not bewail his luck. —Sophocles DONALD WILKINS Center Letter — 2 Star — Jacket MARLIN HOOPER Right End Letter — 2 Stars — Jacket PARKER BROWN Halfback Letter — 2 Star — Jacket CHARLES DIEHL Tackle Letter — 2 Star — Jacket Grid Mi-Cights of 1954 ROBERTSDALE GRABS 25-14 VICTORY skirted the end to score and the extra point failed. OVER ALTOONA B The Robby gridders racked up their fifth consecutive victory of the season without a setback when they trimmed Altoona B 25-14 on the losers' field. Jim Sivanna put Altoona ahead in the second period and Bob Kauser kicked the extra point. Robby roared back with Mc- Clain going over. The extra point was missed. Later Harry May scored for the Tigers and again the point failed. Blaine McClain scored the third Tiger touch- down in the third period, by scooping up a fumble in the third period and Dale Neville scored for Altoona and Kauser kicked the extra point. Lou Winfield ROBERTSDALE POSTS 34-0 VICTORY OVER CLAYSBURG Defeating Claysburg, Robby stretch- ed its 1954 winning streak to six straight. Dale Neville did the scoring honors after taking a pass from Mike Gannon and Mays rushed the extra point. In the sec- ond period Mays scored and Heath add- ed the extra point. Lou Winfield broke over in the fourth quarter and Heath fail- ed the extra point. Neville ran for the last touchdown and Heath made the extra point. Grid Mi-Cights 954 ROBERTSDALE TOPS WILLIAMSBURG 26-13 WILLIAM MARTIN Halfback Letter Star — Jacket Robertsdale's roaring Tigers rolled to their 24th straight regular season vic- tory over Williamsburg. McClain cracked over right tackle for the first score and Heath's point failed. McClain took a pitch for out around end for six points and Heath added the extra point. McClain bolted through the visitors line to make the score 19-0. Heath's extra point made it 20-0. In the third quarter McClain went over left tackle for six points. Heath missed the point. Ron Robeson scored for Williamsburg and added the extra point. Shaffer of Williamsburg snatched the ball from Gannon and ran for anoth- er six points. The extra point failed. ROBBY EDGES HORNETS 7-0 ON MUDDY FIELD Robby won their eighth straight game this year by downing stubborn Juniata Valley on a muddy field. Neither team was able to score in the initial period, but in the second stanza McClain bolted over for a touchdown and scored the extra point. Dave Park blocked Ross's kick and the Tiaers took possession on the enemy line 20. The attack stalled at the 10 and the game ended. ROBERTSDALE TROUNCED SAXTON 25-0 The Tigers unleashed a powerful runnina attack which chalked up their ninth straiaht victory of the 1954 cam- paign. McClain bulled into the end zone for six points and May's extra point fell short. Parker Brown added the second touchdown and aaain Mav stopped short of the extra point. McClain scored the third touchdown and Gannon added the extra point. In the third oeriod. Dale Neville scored Robbv's final touchdown and Gannon's extra point attempt stopped short. ROBBY ENDS THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR UNBEATEN - BEATS OSCEOLA 27-6 Robertsdale's amazing gridders completed their third straight unbeaten season by whipping Osceola Mills 27-6. The Tigers were unbeaten, and un- tied this year. McClain bolted over for the Tigers first score but May's extra point was stopped short. Mike Gannon passed to Parker Brown for the second score. Heath's boot for the extra point was good. In the second period, Wick Lega tallied for the losers on a one yard plunge. The point failed. McClain scored on a five yard dash. Heath kicked the extra point. In the third quarter, Gannon scored on a quarterback sneak. Heath added the extra point to make the final count 27-6. GEORGE WOOMER Guard Letter — Star — Jacket WALTER RORAR Guard L tter — Star — Jacket PAUL PAWUK Halfback Letter — Star — Jacket Next fear ’sTiger Standard Wearers What lies behind the looks of grim determi- nation on the faces of these boys? What causes them to move with pile-driving force into a ball- carrier The answer is one word — Spirit! The spirit of the Robertsdale teams, the spirit of Robertsdale High School, the spirit of victory. That spirit, impressed on the faces of these boys who will take their places on next year's team, makes us confident that they will carry the ban- ner to a fourth undefeated season! Honor the game thou playest, for he who playeth the game straight and hard, wins even when he loses. —American Magazine This aggregation represents boys who will graduate. Many of these have made up the team since their freshman year. COACHING STAFF-Mike Da Dasovich, O. W. Troy, and Sher man Croft. Coach Croft's little Tigers gained much ex- perience in their skirmishes where they showed great promise for future material. The roster in- cludes Frankie Neville, Ronald Eichelberger, Ned Diehl, Jack McNerlin, Orvis Wagner, Ted Diehl, Robert Everhart, Jimmy Coy, Robert Rhinehart, Lewis Reihart, Jack Meketa, Roy Black, Larry Dillman, Tommy Zdrosky, Dale Mosbey, Owen Leahbart, Kenneth Woomer, and William Heath. Juture Merces of the Qridirmi The Junior Varsity football team won three out of five contests, scoring a total of 89 points against their opponents' 31 points. Team members include Benny Creswell, Don Black, Lewis Winfield, Robert Taylor, Rey Howe, Irvin Heath, James Horton, William Croft, Gerald Sipes, Leon Wible, Elwood Greenland, John Zdro- sky, Steve Lashinsky, Andrew Kowalchek, Timmy Lightner, Robert Martin. William Territo, Harry Houck, Bortie Smith, Paul Lucas, Larry Dobey, Forbes Hooper, Dennis Rourke, Rodney McClain, Glenn Heath, Terry Burke, Robbie Love, Martin Territo, Gary Black, John Putt, Jack Troy, George Snyder, and Charles Scott. Zke Ziger So nigh is grandeur to our dust So near is God to man. When duty whispers low, Thou must. The youth replies, I can. —Emerson. The Tigerettes represent the Robertsdale High School girls' basketball team. Headed by Coach Angle, the team enjoyed a rather fine sea- son with several records to its credit even though the squad lost several members from last year's aggregation. The girls broke the ice with Saltillo by de- feating them by one point. This victory over Saltillo is a milestone in itself since this was the first time in ten years that a Robertsdale girls' team won over Saltillo. Honors as a record-breaker go to Nancy Burke, forward, who has chalked up a total of 730 points, more than any other forward during HAZEL ANGLE, girl ' basketball coach and directress of physical education for girls. the last ten years. She compiled her greatest single score of 36 points against Saxton. Honorable mention is due another senior forward, Betsy Zdrosky, with a total of 260 points, ranking her among the first ten best for- wards in ten years. Another senior, whose fighting spirit and enthusiasm contributed to the season's success, was Audrey Heath, our scrappy guard, who add- ed the sparkle that helped to win our games. Next year's squad will miss the services of these graduating seniors, but with good material in the sophomores and juniors, the Tigerettes should floor a rather impressive team. Pictured above are the Tigerettes represent- ing the varsity. All these girls have played in most of the games. The group includes left to right Patsy May, Janet Lou George, Agnes Lucas, La Verne Houck, Nancy Burke, Audrey Heath, Betsy Zdrosky, Margaret Williams, and Eugenia Houck. Nothing has the power to broaden the mind as the ability to investigate systemi- cally. —Aurelius Forward-Nancy Burke, Guard-Audrey Heath, and Forward-Betsy Zdrosky, all seniors, have re- ceived both letter and pin awards. The girls have met the letter requirements by accumulating 500 points by their participation in games, displaying good sportsmanship, and maintaining good schol- arship. Participation in sixty percent of the quar- ters after receiving their letter award, in addition to maintaining the above-mentioned standards, has entitled them to a pin award, a miniature 10K gold basketball. boys ’ basketball This is the 1955 edition of the Robby hoop- sters. Due to heavy losses through graduation, Coach Da Dasovich, with Diehl, Gannon, and Hooper, the only lettermen returning, had to rely on sophomores primarily for recruits. Despite a rather inexperienced team, the quintet won seven out of twenty contests. Although the record was not impressive from a win-loss standpoint, consolation may be had in the fact that sophomore and junior par- ticipants gained valuable experience which should prove profitable for next year's team. Graduation losses will include Michael Gannon, Marlin Hooper, and Charles Diehl, but to compensate for these losses, we may rely on Gary Rourke, Charles Scott, John Zdrosky, Irvin Heath, Rey Howe, Jack Troy, and Leon Wible. Worth, courage, honor, theese indeed Your sustenance and birthright are .—Stedman graduating Seniors MICHAEL GANNON, CAPTAIN Forward Two years of Varsity basketball Earned three stars MARLIN HOOPER, CO-CAPTAIN Guard One year of Varsity basketball Earned two stars CHARLES DIEHL Guard One year of Varsity basketball Earned two stars The practice of courteous instincts and the practice of courtesy makes life an art rather than a brawl. — American Magazine JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL These little Tigers won five out of ten games, scoring 297 points against the opponents 315 points. The team includes Larry Williams, Leon Wible, Jack Troy, Dennis Rourke, Forbes Hooper, Terry, Burke, Ronald Wood, Tim- my Lightner, and Benny Cres- well. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL Here is a close-up of Sherman's Raiders , who rep- present junior high school in bas- ketball. The boys played 4 games, winning 2 of them. With a little experience these boys should prove good hoopsters for future varsity teams. Players in- clude Ted Diehl, Ronald Eichel- berger, Roy Black, Lewis Reihart, Robert Everhart, Ned Diehl, Steve Mykut, Paul Gannon, Larry Morgan, Kenneth Woomer, George Garner, Dennis Horton, Lanny Ross, and Tom Zdrosky. Good sportsmanship is the Golden Rule applied to contests; it means determina- tion, fairness, modesty, and courtesy . —Wright SHERMAN CROFT, Assistant football coach and junior high basketball coach. —50— Cheerleaders COME ON, TIGERS! These four attractive and vivacious little lassies did an admirable job in leading the cheers this year. This loyal group practiced after school hours, revising old cheers and working out new ones to inspire the greatest response from the student body. The girls were clad in new maroon and white uniforms which were purchased with funds earned by the cheerleaders and a small sum do- nated by the athletics association. Since Betsy Zdrosky will be graduated this year, to Charlotte Neville, Eugenia Houck, and Anna Pawuk, together with another sophomore to be elected, will be given the task of leading the teams to victory next year. A cheerful temper joined with innocence will make beauty attractive, knowledge delightful, and wit good natured. — Addison Varsity Club The Varsity Club is comprised of approx- imately 32 boys who have participated in one or more major sports. To become a member, a boy must have earned an R through his participa- tion in football, basketball, or baseball. Member- ship is open to seniors, juniors, and sophomores. The Club was originated in 1949 by Coach Troy for the purpose of fostering good sports- manship, cooperation, and school spirit which is common to ail Robertsdale athletes. Meeting weekly, the boys participate in intramural contests which they thoroughly enjoy. Each boy boasts an R , some have two or three stars, and senior members have the award jacket, the highest athletic award. Club personnel includes: Front, Jack Long, Dale Neville, Michael Gannon, Blaine McClain, Merle Thomas, David Park, Marlin Hooper, Andy Lucas, 2nd row-Walter Rorar, Arnold Clark, Paul Pawuk, George Woomer, William Martin, Donald Wilkins Gene Heister, Coach Troy. 3rd row- Robert Taylor, Gary Rourke, Guy Diehl, Bortie Smith, John Zdrosky, William Croft, Charles M. Diehl, George Horton. 4th row-Elwood Green- land, Ronald Laughlin, Gerald Sipes, William Territo, Leon Wible, Glenn Heath, Irvin Heath, Forbes Hooper, and Charles Scott. Sport is something more than mere amusement; it is one of the most valuable ways of practicing the art of living. — Wright Do you Remember...? 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