Five New Students Enrolled In WHS
Windber High School extends a hearty welcome to the following new students: Betty Boyle, Ray Baker, Jackie Benko, Ann Zelenak and John Kopasek.
Betty Boyle, known especially for her wit, attended Windber High School once before. Betty is taking the general course. The blonde blue-eyed senior's favorite subject is physiology. She spends most of her time at Skateland with Margie Vallardi, Nancy Wirick and Eleanor Magazzu. Her favorite TV programs are "Eddy Arnold" and "Howdy Doody." She has no plans for the future.
Ray Baker, a cute bashful junior, who formerly attended school in Maryland, is now enrolled in the college course at Windber High School. He expects to participate in all basketball activities held in the school. The girl of his dreams will be a green-eyed, brunette about 5-ft. 2-in. Any girl fitting this description can find Ray at the Canteen with his pal Joe Sendek. Plans for the future include entering college and becoming an engineer.
Jackie Benko, a junior, is also enrolled in the college course. The blue-eyed blonde formerly attended St. Vincent's in Latrobe. He says the only difference in school is that we have eight periods here while they only had six at St. Vincent's. His favorite subject is science. He can usually be found at Conjelko's on Sixth Street with his buddies "Yunko" Novak and John Kopasek. He is undecided about his plans for the future.
Another new junior is Ann Zelenak, who comes from Cleveland. Ann is already acquainted with some of the students at Windber, since she was here in her freshman year. The Commercial student's favorite subject is American History. Other favorites include TV program, "Dragnet," Color, white. Song, "Hey Joe." Pastime, swimming. The green-eyed brunette has no definite plans for the future.
Another newcomer to W. H. S. is John Kopasek, who is a sophomore. John formerly attended school in Maryland. He said that he likes W. H. S., but he misses Maryland. Conjelko's on Sixth Street is his favorite "Hangout," where he can usually be found with Jack Benko and "Yunk" NoYak. The general student's favorite subject is English.
Student Council Elections Held
The election of the Home Room Representatives was held on Friday.
The results of the election are: 311 Doris Ripple and Sally Morris, 309 Arthur Gialloreto and Joe Danko, 308 William Dusack and Steve Benko
307 Jean Wise and Leonard Volk, 305 Joan Flick and Charles Finnegan, 302 Edward Greene and Andrew Hovanec
Home Ec. Theresa Benko and Rita Verostick, 301 Janet Shaffer and Shirley Lamburn, 300 Joe Ledney and Martha Keller, 211 Larry Wirick and Raymond Tantorno, 206 Nick Spadone and Daniell Smith, 204 Victor Bartolomucci and Shelva Barnes, 203 Beth Paul and Mary Agnes Molnar, 202 Robert DePolo and Rhoda Horwin, 201 Janet Mickey and Ronnie Koot, 200 Kenneth Solden and Pat Stefanik, 111 Steve Kurces and Sara Murphy, 109 Gary Pauley and John Rubal, 103 Gerald Zack and Charles Webb, 100 Roland Wise and Robert Tobias. |
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W. H. S. FOOTBALL SQUAD
Row 1: Zindash, Kanas, Kephart, Hordubay, Hunt, Fagan, Green, Sombronski, Hudy, Baughman, Keller, Halcovich, Facciani, Hajnos; Row 2: Miller, Hancharik, J. Hordubay, Bundy, Honadle, Kush, Winas, Spinazzola, Nelson, Toth, Foltz, Dustman, Berkey; Row 3: Brutts, Salko, Kondas, Beretsel, Spadone, Smutko, Lewark, Gahagan, Zeigler, Seese, De Polo, Brutts, Hritz, Finnegan, DeMarco;
Row 4: Kush, Clark, Sendek, Wargo. Coaches Kawchak, Lochrie, Atty. |
Girls To Sell Football Programs
Miss Carroll recently completed the first of Program Sellers for the football games.
The faculty sponsors are: Miss Helen Steele and Miss Lucille Carroll. Business Managers: Dorothy Gogo, Helen Nosal, Betty Lou Mickey. The workers are: Seniors - Mary Ann Blasko, Mary Ann Rosa, Mary Ann Landi, Barbara Stankiewicz, Mary Jane Horwath. Juniors - Janice Jurick, Barbara Ence, Margaret Tengeres, Rose Marie Dresnack, Shirley Drazenovich, Frances Faust, Peggy Hill. The substitutes are: Margaret Campitell, Donna Pomroy, Janet Geiser.
Miss Carroll says her girls will sell at all the night home games, and all the proceeds derived from the sale of programs will be used for the benefit of the high school band. Prizes will be awarded at ,each game to two holders of lucky numbers.
C. Berkey With Volunteer Service
Crystal Berkey, a 1953 graduate of Windber High School, is now working for the Brethren Volunteer Service in Fresno, California.
She writes that the people at the migrant Camp where she works are nearly all negroes with an exception of a few Mexican families. In a letter to one of the faculty members Crystal said:
"The main job here is running the play ground. This project is really a challenge to your temper, and your faith and your muscles, and, by golly it's a challenge to your stomach-.the way we cook sometimes. No kidding though, we really have good food-except when I'm cooking." She entered The Brethren Service in June of 1953 and she will be there until June of 1954.
Candy Store Opens
The candy store is now open for business. It is supplied with ice cream, candy, chocolate and white milk, pretzels, potato chips, creamcieles, and corn twisters and anything else your stomach desires. It is being managed by two senior girls, Francy Novak and Peggy Trysnicky.
The first iron warship of the U. S. lies anchored in the mud of Misery Bay at Erie. |
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Miss McLaughlin Returns To W.H.S.
Miss Margret McLaughlin a member of the English Department, has resumed her position in W. H. S. after teaching a year in Iraq.
She obtained her teaching position in Iraq through a Fulbright grant. Her duties consisted of teaching English to boys in the secondary school.
Many new schools in Iraq are now being opened in old buildings until regular school buildings are erected. The class rooms in the buildings can accommodate only 17 to 23 pupils at a time.
The students attend school six days a week with six classes a day. Winter classes begin at 8:30am and end at 1:30pm with no lunch hour, nor study periods.
The dress habits of the Iraq students differ from those of the American students, Miss McLaughlin says. Boys attending school dress in white shirts, ties, and suits.
Entertainment in Iraq is conducted principally in the home. Fish fries and lawn parties are popular with the younger set. At some parties it is the custom to sit on Persian rugs which are placed on the ground and to eat a banquet called a khuzi with one's fingers.
Dating, too, differs from the American way. It is not customary for a girl to accept a date as we know it. At least one member of the girl's family goes along to chaperon on all social occasions.
One of Miss McLaughlin's most unusual experiences carne when she was attending a soccer game. Miss McLaughlin and her friend were surprised to find when they arrived at the field that they were the only women attending the game. Their presence created quite a disturbance and they were asked to have their pictures taken with the soccer team.
At the end of the school year Miss McLaughlin visited 21 other countries before returning to Windber.
Office Secretaries
Betty Lou Langley and Helen Crawford are the two senior girls who are busy collecting absentee slips, making the absentee sheets, and doing errands for Mrs. Reagan in the office.
The girls enjoy the work and think it will help them in the future since they plan to become office workers. |
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Home Ec. Dept. Has New Teachers
Windber High School has two new student teachers in the Home Ec. Dept. They are Miss Phyllis McCabe and Miss Alice Jones. They are both from Indiana State Teacher's College and will be here for a period of nine weeks.
Miss McCabe formerly attended Langley High School of Pittsburgh. She was a member of the Senior Leaders Sports Club and was also on the yearbook staff. Miss Jones formerly attended Coraopolis High School of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. She participated in basketball and volleyball games while in high school.
Both student teachers like to swim and sew. Favorite foods include steaks for Miss McCabe and just about everything for Miss Jones. When asked about their opinion of W. H. S. they remarked, "The students are very nice to work with."
New Stylus Staff Selected For '54
The 1954 staff of the Stylus has been selected by Miss Helen Steele, the yearbook advisor.
Angeline Clyre has been selected editor-in-chief. The rest of the editorial staff consists of: Senior editor, Barbara Botlock; Club editor, Suzanne Bounds; Class editor, Barbara Stankwiecz; Sports editor, John Ripper. Bill McCuch and Arthur Giallareto will continue to serve as photographers. Dorothy Gogo has been named Business Manager - Mary Ann Stopko, Assistant Manager. Advertising solicitors are Edward Damico, Mary Ann Blasko, Joe Daniels, and Elizabeth Farkish. The typists will be Edward Greene, Helen Crawford, Anna Mae Borvcika, Mary Alice Severine, Ann Crobnale, Barbara, Stone.
F. H. A. News
The Home Economics Club held a meeting September 8. A luncheon was served consisting of iced tea and cookies.
New officers were elected at the meeting.
Jane Marko
Veronica Kosturko
Frances Tantorno
Theresa Benko
Mrs. Mayer |
President
V. Pres.
Treasurer
Secretary
Adviser |
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Annual Fracas To Be At Stadium
For the first time in 27 years the Johnstown Trojans will journey to the Windber Stadium to face the Windber Ramblers on October 3.
The Trojans hold an edge in winning games, winning 14 while dropping 12 games. Seven games have ended in ties. Johnstown came out on top last season by a 26-6 score. It was Johnstown's second win over Windber since 1948.
The feeling between Johnstown and Windber is becoming more sportsmanlike and friendly as time goes on. Years ago games seldom ended without fights and riots at The Point Stadium in Johnstown. Fans in recent years have learned to watch the game and enjoy it without fisticuffs.
The probable starting line-up for Windber will be Baughman and Greene at the ends, Joe Hordubay and Ed Hordubay at tackles, and Zindash and Kanas at guards. Bill Keller will be center. In the backfield it will be Fagan, Hudy, F'acciani, and Hancharik.
Here is a record of the games played in past years between the two teams:
1915
1916
1917
1920
1921
1922
1923
1924
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
1934
1935 |
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W
0
6
7
7
0
6
32
7
7
0
0
12
0
0
0
10
-
0 |
NG
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J
18
12
40
7
27
12
0
0
6
14
2
0
0
0
6
19
-
0 |
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1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952 |
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W
-
0
6
-
-
0
20
18
0
0
6
6
6
23
25
12
0
6 |
NG
NG
NG
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J
-
0
6
-
-
9
13
0
20
0
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
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W. H. S. Library Gets New Books, Librarians
The library has acquired 115 new books. Included among them are fiction, non-fiction, and reference books.
Among the new books are: "My Kind of Football," by Owen; "Stub, a College Romance," by Bro; "Light in the Forest," by Richter; "Class Ring," by DuJardin; "Linda Kent, Student Nurse," by Denning; "Switch Hitter," by Decker; "Hiroshima," by Hershey; "Red Rock," by'Page, and "Young Ike," by Hatch.
Miss Keenan has selected the new librarians for the 1953-54 school term. They are: Leonard Kovach, John Waldman, Barbara Johanning, Betty Blasko, Patty Wagner, Mildred Vislosky, Mary Ann Stopko, Beverly Steeley, Sally Bettings, Barbara Custer, Alvin Maxwell, Barbara McDowell, Connie Dona, Frances Novak, Peggy Trysnicky and LaVerne Custer.
Band Ready For Football Season
The Windber High School Band started off its season at the Shade Windber game. Mr. Lambert, band director, states that there are 80 members in the band, eight majorettes, one drum major, and four members of the color guard. The band is planning to attend eight home games and two away games.
Majorettes were selected at the end of last year's term.
The band has ordered new blue topcoats for this season. |
