Freshmen Lead
Honor Roll
For the fourth six weeks of school the freshmen lead the honor roll with 30 A-B students, senior and sophomores both have 22 and the juniors have 18.
FRESHMEN: Joan Adams, Carolyn Bafail, Dorothy Blasko, Carol Bundy, Martha Gerfy, Evelyn Giordano, Robert Gisewhite Dorothy Hancharik, Rhoda Horwin, Sally Jones, Louise Kush, Frank Miller, Sarah Murphy, Kristine Olsen, Carrie Owens, Eleanor Papinchak, Diane Pearson, Norma Jean Pevahouse, Emma Rakoczy, Carolyn Rizzo, Eleanor Sendek, Diane Sharpe, Margie Shedlosky, Jane Sklodowski, Judith Statler. Barbara Stopko, Mary Ann Tallion, Kathleen Vislosky, Connie Volk, Barbara Voytko.
SENIORS: Anna Mae Borovicka, Suzanne Bounds, Loretta Bricker, Evelyn Bucci, Angeline Clyre, Helen Crawford, Dorothy Gogo, Edward Greene, Harriet Horner, Madeline Kacher, Thomas Korzi, John Lorenc, Dorothy Luch, Margie Makoczy Marlin Mickle, Phyllis Predko, Ludwig Santucci, Patricia Saxton, Joseph Sendek, Mary A. Severine, Barbara Stankiewiez, Andrew Tokarski.
SOPHOMORES: Martha Bell, Glenn Benson, Nancy Berkey, Nancy Boruch, Mary Botlick, Betty Facciani, Charles Finnegan, Joan Fleck, Suzanne Gillespie, Irene Horvath, Michael Kallay, Joan Kato, Richard Kovalsky, Thomas Lorene, John Niovich Joan Rich, Joseph Rubal, Paul Scheming, William Sumtko, Judy Stoy, Henrietta Trzeciak, Charles Weyandt.
JUNIORS: Thomas Botlock, Evelyn Constantino, Joan Couperthwaite, Ruth Crew, Janet Crist, Clifford Gary, Joan George, Norman Gindlesperger, Rosemarie Gogo, Delores Gordon, Andrew Hazy, Bill Honadle, Joe Hordubay, Barbara Johanning, Patricia Joyce, Linda Santucci, Boyd Shaffer, Margie Vallardi.
County Chorus Set For
March 30
The annual Somerset County All County Chorus will be presented March 30 and April 1st at Windber and Somerset High Schools. The students participating in the music festival will represent all the high schools in the county.
Windber High School will be represented by: Linda Aldstadt, Rose Marie Wargo, Robert McDowell, Larry Wirick, Ronald Bahorik, Geno Leonardis, Robert Tobias, Evelyn Constantino, Nettie Consolo, Lorraine DiGuilo, Alma Alexander, Fred Greene, Suzanne Gillespie, Richard Grove, 1 Peggy Hill, Michael Kallay, and Robert Rhodes. I
Some of the schools participating are:
Windber, Shade, Berlin-Brothersvalley, Forbes, Jenner-Boswell Joint, and Conemaugh Township.
The high school students are urged to support the county music affair by advertising it all over our community.
Tickets may be purchased from Miss Fornear. Student tickets may be purchased for .25 and adult tickets for .50.
Chapel Program
On the Chapel program February 16th, Mr. Kawchak awarded the footballers and managers sweaters. They were white and blue with large W's on the pockets.
Miss McLaughlin was featured on the same program. She talked about her trip to Iraq and showed pictures in color. The teachers and the student body enjoyed the pictures and thought they were interesting and educational.
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Left to right, first row: Nick Becky, Patchy Keller, John Novak, Andy Cscordas.
Second row: Tony DeMarco, Chuck Finnegan, Jim Bowser, Bill Keller, Tom Kanas, Terry Fagan, Bill Foltz, Steve Benko, Mike Zahurak.
Third row: Vick Bartolomucci, Ed Lashinsky, Mike Pinto, Harold Klimek, Don Pruchnic, Carmen DiGuilio, Alan Pruchnic,
Dick Czajkowski, George Benko, Nick Zindash, Dick Grove.
Jr. Pitt Students Present Program
On Thursday, March 11, students from the Johnstown Center of the University of Pittsburgh entertained the students of Windber High School with a chapel program.
A drill team, consisting of eight boys, put on a demonstration of precision marching and rifle manipulation. This team was under the direction of Joe Washko.
The Pitt chorus sang "Ave Maria", "The Sleigh", "Louisiana Hayride", and "Your Land and My Land." The quartette sang "A Woman", "The Wheels", a Negro spiritual, and "Down By the Riverside."
Books Donated To Library
The W. H. S. library recently received a donation of books from Mrs. George Wheeling.
Some of the books are: "White Witch Doctor," "Stephania," "The Man Without a Country," "Sapphire and the Slave Girl," "Malice of Men," "Prince of Foxes," "Bishop's Mantle," "The Chain," "That Girl From Memphis," "Good Morning Young Lady," "The Citadel," "The Robe," "Let Love Come Last," "So Well Remembered," "The Black Rose," "The Twelve Seasons," "Eisenhower, Man and Soldier."
Carol Sanders To Model
A sophomore girl, Carol Sanders, has been selected to be one of the models in Glosser Brother's
Modeling Review. Carol was selected to take part in the show after passing a screen test. Carol modeled a summer frock, a white summer topper and a one piece swim suit.
It's A Date
Home Ec. Tea for Mothers, March 25
All County Chorus, March 30
Band Concert, April 6
Profession Women's Club Play, April 10
Troop 5 Dramatic, April 14
Easter Vacation, April 15-19
Senior Banquet, April 28
Troop 3 Dramatic, April 29
Commercial Dance, April 30
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Blossom Time Dance Readied
The following students are working on the annual Blossom Time Dance to be held by the Commercial Club on April 30.
ENTERTAINMENT: Lois Hill
(Co-chairman), Burbara Stone, Doris Ripple, Dolores Dalimonte, Joan Couperthwaite.
DECORATIONS: Anna Mae Borovicka (Chairman), Evelyn Constantino (Co-chairman), Margie Makoczy, Mary Ann Blasko, Mary Pierre, Margie Tengeres, Betty Fedorko, Barbara Enc~e, Francis Faust, Tom Korzi, Elizabeth Farkash, Andrew Tokarsky,
PUBLICITY: Ed Greene, (Chairman), Elaine Pauley (Cochairman), John Campitell, Mary Kay Hunter, Shirley Hoffman, Janet Mickey, Alma Alexander,
ORCHESTRA: Ronald Korzi (Chairman), Sonia Beeghley (Cochairman), Mary Alice Severine, Betty Lou Mickey, Judy Toomey.
TICKETS: Raymond Patrick (Chairman), Irene Horwath (Cochairman), Janice Jurick, Ludwig Santucci, Annlee Paul, Nancy Blough.
DOOR COMMITTEE: Ann Crognale (Chairman), Veronica Kosturko (Co-chairman), Helen Crawford, Jean Koot, Rose, Marie Dresnock, Shirley Drazenovich.
REFRESHMENT: Mary Ann Shimko (Chairman), Lorraine DiGuilo (Co-chairman), Catherine Oatman, Joan Lucas, Mary Louise Stevens, Eleanor Rizzo.
PROGRAM: Edward Damico (Chairman), Margie Campitell (Co-chairman), Mike Hudack, Betty Blasko, Helen Makoczy, Betty Pepon.
INVITATION COMMITTEE: Helen Nosal (Chairman), Barbara Paulochak (Co-chairman), Dorothy Gogo, Mary Lou Wozniak, Janet Geiser.
CLEAN-UP COMMITTEE: Andrew Tokarsky (Chairman), Mike Hudack (Co-chairman), Edward Damico, John Campitell, Joe Daniels, Raymond Patrick.
Susquehanna
Entertains
Susquehanna University held a program for the students on March 1. It consisted of a short play and musical selections. All seniors interested went to the council room after the program where they met with the college representatives.
The annual March of Dimes drive was held in W. H. S. during the month of February. The amount received was $59.53.
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All County Band
The Somerset County All-County Band Festivals were February 22 and 25 at Conemaugh Township and Berlin.
The county music departments are divided into the two sections, the north and south.
The South County Festival was held at Berlin, February 22. The afternoon performance was presened by the repersentatives from all county bands, which made up the All County Band.
The North County Festival was held at Conemaugh Township., February 25. Again the All-County Band presented its program.
The schools represented in the North County Festival were:
1. Conemaugh Township band and orchestra.
2. Windber band and orchestra.
3. Jenners - Boswell Joint band.
4. Forbes band.
5. Shade band and orchestra.
6. Shanksville - Stonycreek band.
The directors and the songs they conducted for the festival represented the schools from all over the county and are as follows:
1. The Star Spangled Banner - R. Griffith.
2. Americans We - R. Curr.
3. The Crusaders - Chester Miller.
4. Moody Contrasts - L. Lambert.
5. National Spirit - E. Boucher.
6. Clarinet Polka - J. Salay, Jr.
7. Robin Hood - R. Hilt.
8. Hail Miami - R. Heim.
9. The Riaz'l - D. Dipert.
10. Hands Across the Sea - F. Illar.
11. A Tribute to Romberg - W. Shaffer.
12. Bobby Sox Suits - E. Kistler.
13. Commandante - C. J. Singer.
All-County Band presented evening concerts at both Berlin and Conemaugh Township High Schools.
Stylus Staff Has Banquet
An Thursday. February 25, 1954, the Stylus Staff, acompanied by Miss Steele and Mr. Emery, attended a banquet at Ripple's. Approximately 25 persons attended. Each person had a choice of ham or steak.
Every member of the staff received a miniature "Stylus" with a little poem about his work on the staff. After the dinner they sang and danced and a few of the students went to Richland Township High School to see the senior class play, "Calamity Kids."
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Operation F. T. A.
To Take Over
Operation F. T. A. will get underway March 22. It will be an opportunity for all future teachers to get some experience in the field of their choice.
Under this plan, the student teacher will conduct the class, while the regular teacher observes, because the membership of the F. T. A. is not large enough to provide a student selected.
Teachers and the students who are replacing them are: Mr. Cassler - Don Mandel (Pres. F. T. A.), Mrs. Reagan - Helen Crawford, Mrs. Probert - Donna Jones F. T. A., Mr. Mease - Sally Evans F. T. A., Mr. Kaplan - Kenneth Solden F. T. A., Miss Rowland - Lillian Hromack, Mr. Weaver - Joe Polgar, Miss Santucci - Betty Mickle, Mr. Yocca - Marlin Mickle, Mr. Ober - Ed Steffish, Mr. Emery - John Sombronshky F. T. A., Miss Murphy - Dorothy Paulochick F. T. A., Miss Duncan - Pat Weyant, Miss Weaver - Pat Joyce, Miss Washko - Arthur Gialaretto F. T. A., Miss Fornear - Joanne George, Mr. Lambert - Richard Rizzo F. T. A., Miss Keenan - Angeline Clyre, Mrs. Shaffer - Veronica Malik F. T. A., Mr. Kawchak - Bill Dusack, Mr. Flori - Emilene Greyback, Miss Steele - Louis Flori F. T. A., Mr. Koontz - Janet Fleck F. T. A., Mrs. Meyers - Elizabeth Maruschak, Miss Soloman - Joan Fleck F. T. A., Mr. Wingard - Joe Sendek F. T. A., Mr. Feeley, Sarah Murphy F. T. A., Mr. Saylor - Ronnie Koot F. T. A., Mr. Mickle - Steve Benko, Miss Carroll - Felecia Wierviora F. T. A., Mr. Shuster – Roland Kuriz, Miss McLaughlin - Barbara Stankicwiez F. T. A., Miss Onstead - Mary Ann Shimko, Mr. Shruda - Ed Greene, Mr. Wagner-Larry Wirick, and Mr. Atty - Ralph Facciani, and Robert Halkovich.
Singer Honors
W. H. S.
On March 4, Pruth McFarlin and his accompanist Sarah Hedrick entertained the students of W. H. S.
Mr. McFarlin hails from Chicago where he lives with his wife and two children.
Mr. McFarlin started singing at the age of eight. He developed his voice while singing his brothers and sisters to sleep. His first concert sponsored by a newspaper editor at Pensacola, Florida, was a success, so he made plans to become a singer.
While studying at Southern University, he received his Bachelor of Art degree. He also studied music at the Eastmen School of Music at Rochester, New York, for four years. He continued to study under Frank LaLorge in New York City.
Town Hall, New York is where he made his professional debut. Mr. McFarlin also sang for the late President Roosevelt.
He spends a great deal of his time at summer church camp for young people.
When asked what he thought of Windber High School, he said, "I think the school here was one of the nicest that I have sung in, in the east. You have a wonderful faculty and your hospitality is unexcelled."
Sarah Hedrick also began her study of music at the age of eight. She studied voice under the scholarship at, at Fine-Art school of music. After she completed her work at DePaul University. Sarah went to Chicago where she composed a suite of songs for the piano entitled "North American Suite."
Miss Hedrick and Pruth McFarlin have been together for six years. They have their radio and T.V. shows on the A. B. C. network .
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