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The Western Pen11sylvania School for the Deaf

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Miss Marie Gildea

Mr. Howard McDonald

With pride, we d edicate the nineteen hundre d fifty-six grad uation issu e to Miss Marie Gild ea a nd Mr. Howard McDonald who are r etiring after m any years o f devoted service. Their ability to sympathize with the s tudents and their whole hearted participation in our school life has earned our a ffection a nd gr atitude. We extend our heartfelt good byes to both. May the years a h ead be h appy ones.

Sam B. Craig, M.A. , Litt.D

To the Graduating C lass of 19 56: It is with some r eg ret that we see you leave th e halls of W.P.S.D. However, as you go out into the world you take with you our best wishes. It has been a p leasure to kn ow you, to see you grow and develop a nd to see you become the fine young men and women you are. You h ave ability and persona lity and we are certain you will acco mpli sh what you set out to do. Good Luck!

Sincerely , Sam B. Grai~

To the Gradu:~.tion Class: We know that each of you have te en locking forward to the day of your graduatio n. As you enter new fields of activity, we hope that you will find success and happmess.

The good wishes and prayer s of myself and the teachers will always be with you.

Sincerely, Christopher G. Smith

Mr. Christ opher G . Smith, B.S. A dminislralive PrincitJO!

T o the members of the Graduating Class : It h as been a rew arding experience to work with the class of I 9 56. I respect a nd admire the p ersisten t effort which has made your present achievement possible. With pride and affection I join all of your friends in w ishing you happiness and success in the years a h ead.

S incerely, Marion A. Q ui ck

Miss Marion Amelie Quick, M.A. Academic Principa I

Mrs. Esther Barr Matron

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Mrs. Lessie L. Chamberlain Dean of Girls

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Front row: Mr. Milford Hollid ay, Mr.

Harvey Ba rnes, Mr. Bernard Teitelbaum.

Back row: Mrs. Margaret Stanton, Mrs.

Mary M cCanne, Mrs. Lillie Edge.

Front row: Mr.

Wesley

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John Stanton, Mr. ] ames Mackin.

Back row: Mrs. Zita Conway, Miss Eliz-

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Front row: Parry Crawford, Robert Cramer, Charles Fisher, and D orothy Slonaker. Back

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Me. H arvey Barnes.

Arthur Majocha, Miss Bernaderre Gallagher, Joey Iacobucci, and Paul Gum.

President ...

Vice-President .

Joseph Iacobucci . .. . . P aul Gum

Secretary

Dorothy Slonaker

Treasurer

Charles Fisher

Trustee ....

Robert C ramer

C orresponding Secr e tar y .

. . Arthur Maj ocha

Serg eant-at -arms

. .. Patty Crawford

C lass Advisors

路{ Miss Bernadette Gallag her Mr. Harvey Barnes

N ANCY SUE BLACK

"BLACK"

New Br ightOn, Pennsylvania Dark haired beaury - - - blushes without provocation - - - giggles easily - - - pours love into cooking and sewing - - - pet expression : "W hat do you think)" and "H elp" - - - member of the Reading Club and May Queen Court- - - Ambition : To be a sewing machine operator.

ROBERT EDWARD CRAMER '"Bos"

PATRICIA V. CRAWFORD "PATTY'"

DeLancey, Pennsylvania

H awthorn, Pennsylvania

A tall blonde senior with handsome wavy hair - - -carries a mischievous ex-

Our petite friend ly little "sister" - - - has eyes for W ayne - - - a believer "The

pression - - - a good joke r aconteur - - reads the sports p ages - - - dreams of a Buick - - - pet expression: "What?" and

stomach" - - - pet exp ression : ''I've no care" and ''I've no worry"- -- co-ed itOr

"Who?" - - - monitor - - - sergeant-at-

of the Year Book - - - sergeant-at-arms

arms of the Reading Club - - - letterman of soccer team ~ - - member o f the Order of the Arrow - - - Star Scout

of the Senior Class - - - secretary of the Reading Club - - - monitor - - - Senior Scout - - - Ambition : To be a sewing

- - -路 Ambition : To be a printer.

machine operator.

way to a man's heart in through his

CHARLES ]. FISHER

" CHUCK''

Erie, Pennsylvania Our tall husky Odonis - - - a scholar who stud ies hard - - - p ossesses teasing ways with girls - - - has eyes on Shirley - - - loves all sports - - - pet expression: "What?"- -- president of the Reading Club - -- treasurer of the Sen ior Class --- moniror-- - co-captain of basketball team - - - also letterman of both soccer ANN A JAKE FILOWIAT

" A NNIE"

finleyville, Pennsylvania

and basketball - --Arrow Scout -- -Amb ition: To be a printer.

PAUL BALLENGEE GUM

"GuM"

P ittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Our magnetic and attractive senior---

Very bashful g uy-- - a very quiet but

a perptual teaser --- has a chain of pen

very friendly classmate--- spends free

pals - - - loves to crochet - - - en joys reading -- - pet expression: "None of your business wanting to know everything" - - - Roster reporter, Senior Year book --·author of Class History -- · member

time studying -- - lends a

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- - - loves all sports - - - letterman of both soccer and basketball - - - pet expression : "Why?" and "Why worry?"- -- vicepresident of the Reading Club-- - vice-

of the Reading Club--- on May Queen

pres ident of the Senior Class- - - ed itor

Court. -- Senior Scout--- varsity cheer-

of the Year Book - - - monitor • - - mem-

leader- -- Ambition: To attend Business College.

ber of the Order of the Arrow - - • Eag le Scour-- -Ambition: To attend Gallauder College.

RONALD R. HECKMAN

"R oNNm"

New Kensington, Pennsylvania Our studious little Napoleon - enjoys teasing the girls - - - loves to work - - - plays all sports - - - a great competitor--- pet expression: "Why?" ---secretary of the Reading Club- -co-captain of soccer team - -- also letterman of both soccer and basketball - - Star and Arrow Scour--- Ambition : To he a carpenter.

JOHN A. DELON G

" ]OHNNY"

JOSEPH C. IACOBUCCI

" JOEY"

Ebensburg, Pennsylvania

Erie, Pennsylvania

Our dark curly haired all around ath Ieee - - - blushes easily - - - has eyes only for girls-- -loves to tease--- cap-

A stud ious guy with a neat appearance - --one who resumbles Honest Abe-- -

tain of soccer team--- also letterman of both soccer and basketball - - -per expression: "Fine" and "Now, what's this business" - - - sergeant-at-arms of the Reading Club --- monitor- - - member of the Order of the Arrow--- Ambition: To be a printer.

has his heart sec for Marilyn - - - pet expression : " T wane co know" - - - treasurer of the Reading Club - - -president of the Senior Class - - - monitor - - letterman of soccer team- - -manager of basketball team -- -member of the Order of the Arrow - - - Eagle Scour- - Ambition: To attend Gallauder College.

ARLENE T. RADZ IK

" ARLENE"

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania A very quiet, attraCtive gal - - - b lushes easily - - -loves to cook and sew- - pet expression: "How do you feel?" -- vice-president of

the Reading Club

- - member of May Queen Court - - -monitor - - - Ambition: To be a sewing m achine operator.

ARTHUR R . MA]OCHA New Kensington, Pennsylvania

]ANE YOUNG RICE

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Edgewood, Pennsylvania

A shy fellow but a skillful artist -

A neat and bashful gal - - - completes

loves to draw cartoons - - - goes for Arlene - - -always willing to help others

all her tasks neatly - - - neat appearance

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time of need - - - pet expression:

"What for?"- -- member of the Read-

- - - loves to be with children - - admires beauty in p ictures - - - pet ex-

ing Club - - - towel boy for the basket-

pression: "None of your business" - - member of the Reading Club - - - Senior

ball squad - - - Star and Arrow Scout - - -

Scout - - - Amb ition: To be a wonderful

Ambition : To be a carpenrer.

housewife.

DOROTHY J . SLONAKER Franklin, Pennsylvania An

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dynamo - -- loves

sporrs - -- a gabber--- willingly lends a helping hand-- -has a number of pen pals-- -pet expression: "What for>" and ''Fine"- -- secretary of the Senior Class--- member of May Queen Court - - - treasurer of the Reading Club -- varsiry cheerleader- - - Senior Scour- - Ambition : To be a sewing machine operator.

TEDDY ALLEN WALSTROM "TED"

JOHN L. WARONEK

"JOHNNY"

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Windber, Pennsylvania

A tall husky guy - - - has phenomenial

Quiet, big heacred guy - - - loves to

apperire for poraro chips - - - consranrly reads comic books - - - pet expression :

bother the girls - - - dreams of owning a car - - - pet expression: "Not mine"

"What for ?" - - - member of rhe

--- m ember of the Reading Club - - -

Reading Club

First Class Scout - - - Ambition : To be a

- - varsiry soccer and

basketball lerrerman - - - First Class Scout - - - Ambirion: Undecided

printer.

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ELIZABETH R . SPARKS

" LIBBY"

Edgewood, Peoonsylvania

East Liberty, Pennsylvania

Our tall attractive pin up gal - - - has a

A charming young blonde - - - a scholar

cheerful smile, an easy·going nature

beyond h er years - - - has a gift of gab

- - - willing to work for someone - - -

- - · left us to enter college · -- favor-

prefers cooking and sewing - - - pet expression: "What kind ?" and "What

varsity cheerleader - - - member of the

for?"-· · amhor of Class Prophecy---

R eading Club - - - Senior Scout - - -

member of the Reading Club and May

Ambition: To be a teacher.

Queen Court - - · monitor - - - Amh irion: To be a professional model.

ite expression : "Well" and "Huh" -- -

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I give you the history of the class of 1956. Most of us started together on t h e road to education back in 1944, when we entered the primary department as little tots. It was a strange new world and some of u s were terrified. But, after making friend s with other boys and girls around us, we began to enjoy our life here and so w e started the climb to our goal. We were quite a large class in the primary departme nt, but as we a dvanced a pupil would now an d then drop out until today only sixteen of us have reached the top. Some n ew members were added to the original g roup through the years.

Paul Gum entered our school fro m C harleston, West Virginia in 1949.

He rose to be a leader, qui et and efficient. Arlene Radzik came h ere from DePaul Institute, Brookline, Pennsylva nia in September, 1952 a nd in the same year Joey Iacobucci joined us from the Erie School. He also became one o f the leaders in our class.

In 1952 when w e e ntere d the a dva nced section we were a scared open eyed class, wondering what would became of us under the strict guidance of new teachers. As time passed, we b ecame adjusted and found it a pleasa nt climb to the top of the ladder. In 195 5 Arlene Radzik, Joan Wing, Jane Rice, john Waronek, and Teddy Walstrom entered Mr. Barnes' class from the Intermediate department.

During these years of school some times there were gloomy days. In 1952, Patty Crawford had two serious ope rations and in March, 19 54 Nancy Sue Black had an appendectomy. John DeLong, one of the star athletes of our class fell from a third fl oor window in 1952. He was not severly injured. Then in late September 1954, Arlene Radzik underwent a tonsilecto my.

Progress was slow but steady for most of us. In 1954 Joey Iacobucci received the History Med a l for being the best History student in his class. And in June, 1955 , Paul Gum won the American Legion award for scholarship.

In a ddition these boys have reached the hig hest l evel of Boy Scouting, both a r e Eagle Scouts.

During the year of 19 54-55, the Eastern States Basketball Tournament was h eld at W.P.S.D. This was a big event. We did not win first place, losing out in the final to St. Mary's o f Buffalo, N e w York. We had to be satisfied with second place. Five members of the class of 195 6 played on that team, Paul Gum, Charles Fisher, John DeLong, Ronald Heckman and Teddy Wals trom. John DeLong was selected on the All-star second team, a fter that tournament. The same boys were .a lso members of this year's team, which placed third in the E.S.S.D. tourna m ent in F ebruary, 1956 at Romney, West Virginia.

Charles Fisher received nomination for the all-star second team. John DeLong received honorable mention.

Two of this year's graduation class, Paul Gum and Joey Iacobucci hop e to enter Gallaudet College next fall. They have worked hard for the ch a nce to continue their education.

The class of seventeen m embers hop es that we may leave behind to our Alma Mater an enduring legacy in the form of a g ift to the school. It is our way of saying, " Thank you."

Ten years after my graduation, I visited my best friend Arlene Radzik Majocha at her Mt. Lebanon home. Arthur was a famo us architect in Pittsburgh. On the train from New York I met Mrs. Dorothy Slonaker D' Amore a former actress. I was amazed to learn she had eight children including two sets of twins. As we discussed old times, we found another friend Jane Rice Fitzpatrick. She was a happy minister's wife. When I arrived at Arlene's place, we talked over old times and visited our Alma Mater. I invited her to spend the weekend with me in New York.

We visited many parks a~d amusement places. As we look ed around we noticed a sign, "Have Your Fortune Told By Seeress." We thought we would rest awhile so we entered and sat in a booth. A dark skinned gypsy lady w ith long straight black hair and piercing black eyes came to greet us. Her eyes were so penetrating that I felt as if she were looking clear through me. She brought out her crystal ball a nd stroked it and in amazement we gazed at a parade of members of our graduating class.

The first member to come into view was Joey Iacobucci who was the proud owner of a restaurant which had become quite famous for its delicious spaghetti dinner-s. The scene changed to an atomic research laboratory where we saw Paul Gum and C harles Fisher discussing a new atomic engine. Next John DeLong a nd Robert Cramer came into view and they seemed to be in a little bit of a hurry as they entered a large printing and advertising agency. As we gazed deeper into the crystal ball we saw Teddy Walstrom and John Waronek trying to work out a way of making a new kind of plastic. Patty Crawford and Nancy Black were discussing the l atest fashions now on display in their new dress shop and in the back part of the same shop we could see Ronald Heckman building some counters and shelves and a new office for the owners. T h rou gh the front entrance of the shop came Anna Filowiat, now a famous actress, who came to vi路sit her old friends and look over the latest styles.

As the grand parade gradually faded from view we thanked the gypsy for the p leasant half hour we had spent seeing our old friends. As we left for home we could not help but wonder what changes might take place in th e next ten years.

The Class of 1956, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do hereby make and publish this our last will and testament.

To the school we leave a sum of money toward the installation of permanent stair railings on the front entrance to the Main Building, to. help guard against painful slips and falls in traversing those stone steps.

To the Board of Trustees and to Dr. Sam B. Craig, we extend sincere gratitude for wise guidance in directing the destinies of the School and bringing it to the forefront of a modern educational institutions. 路 To Mrs. Hazel Craig, we offer our honest thanks for her路 unceasing and untiring efforts to brighten the school and make it more like home.

To our principals, Mr. Smith and Miss Quick, we tender our love and gratitude for their unremitting energy in modernizing the system of education in use here, for their interest in our general welfare and for their camaraderie which has especially touched us.

To our teachers, we wish to express our sincere gratitude for the time and patience spent with us during the years.

To Mr. Barr, we recall that when emergency presented itself, such as a trip to the hospital. or to the oculist, it was always you who cheerfully helped us out.

To Mrs. Barr, your cheerful kindness to us went towards making life more pleasant and healthful for us. Your cuisine was appetizing and your party refreshments excellent.

To Dr. Ebe and Miss Rung ,perhaps we were sometimes unhappy over your castor oil and other medicaments, but we know that whatever you did was in our best interests, and we are the healthier and more robust for it.

To Dr. 0' Laughlin, we leave school with years of the finest dental care and to you we are indebted for this.

To our Supervisors, under your care we have learned a lot about good citizenship, its responsibilities, and privileges. For this and your patience with us these past years, we are grateful.

To Donna Stitt, Arlene Radzik disposes of her charming smile.

To Marilyn J ezerski, Patty Crawford leaves her sedate behavior.

To Virginia Torrance, Nancy Sue Black transmits her prim manners.

To Connie Davis, Dorothy Slonaker bequeaths her lively spirits.

To Carol Daberko, Anna Filowiat wills her peaceful charm.

To Carlene Buckley, Joan Wing gives her eagerness for writing letters.

To Barron Gulak, Ronald Heckman leaves his flirtatious inclinations.

To John Simpson, John DeLong directs his wild love talk.

To George D' Amore, Charles Fisher gives his ability to relax instantly.

To John Welch, Joey Iacobucci decrees his beguiling manners.

To Paul Knetzer, Paul Gum transfers his quiet manners.

To Michael Dorrell, Arthur Majocha devises his artistic talent.

T 0 Ferman Ritchey, Robert Cramer bequeaths his gifts of gab.

T 0 Kenneth DeLong, John W aronek leaves his fondness for working in the dining room.

Jerry Stewart inherits Teddy Walstrom's timidness with the girls.

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As a class, we have h ad quite a number of events which w e like to recall as the years passed by - events that gave us many happy memories, as well as experi ences in hard work directing various activ ities. In the fall of our school year, the Girl Scouts to which some of the Senior g irls belo n g, went to camp by bus to Laurel Hill. They hike d a nd cook ed some excellent food. Some o f the Explorer Scouts went t o Camp Twin Echo, too. They had long hikes and did various amusing things s uc h as s hootin g, playing ball, and hav ing rounds of fight路s, a ll in fun and folly.

Once Mr. Hall inv ited the Boy Scouts to a ttend a h ock ey game at th e Gardens. They enjoyed it very much.

Mrs. Stanton's grou p and Miss Weber's group in Scouts h ad 'a Leap Year C hristmas Party on December 14th. They invited the boys t o th e party. We h ad grab bag gifts. They had a wonderful time with a jolly C hristmas Spirit.

The Boy Scouts h ad a birthday party for Mr. Hall one night and gave him a brief case. The Girl Scouts had a party for Mrs. Stanton's birthday. T hey had good refreshments a nd presented her with some money.

Throughout the year the class to ok up a number of activities to raise money for the treasury, in ord er to leave behind us a token to our A lma Mater.

It was fun, but hard work in w hich we learned a g r eat deal.

The first activity was a party for all the pupils on November 29th. We played different gam es with the y ounger pupils, then the olde r o n es followed later. Cookies, that we brou g ht from hom e, a nd punch were served by the class. Then a C h ristmas Social Party was h e ld in the Girl's Lounge Room on D ecember 15 th. We invited the older girls a nd boys to play variou s games.

Cooki es and punc h were served at the end of the e njoyable evening. T hrough o ut the basketball season we sold popcorn a nd cand y a t each home g ame.

We had a program, "Truth or Consequences" in th e C h apel for all the pupils o n J a nuary 1 5th . There were questions and stunts for the con sequences that made everyo n e laugh. On January 30th, we played a comedy basketball game in the gym. T h e gir ls played as the boys do and the boys played as the g irls do. The boys wore the g irls' clothes and made themselves look funny w hile the girls wore the boys' basketball uniform s. The "boys" beat the " girls". Laughter roa red in th e gym as th e pupils watched and enj oyed themselves. Ano ther program was h e ld on March 6th , called "Beat th e Clock".

T h e biggest activity of a ll was the nig ht we gave the "Pantomime Night" program. It was on March 25th, we h ad about eight pantomime p lays for all the pupils and friends in the audit orium. \Ve were very busy practicing plays for about four weeks. Boy! we were worn out a ft er that pro g ram, but h appy to know everyone enjoyed it.

The Senior Prom was one of the hi ghlig hts this year. T h e girls went in formal gowns and the b oys put on their S und ay best. What more can be said for that l ovely evening !

Arrangements h ad been made for the weiner roast on May 1 Oth but the weath erman didn't cooperate with us as it rained very hard. Despite this, we ch a nged the l ocation to the gym where fun was had by a ll.

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Mr. Richard Jones The skipper w ho navigated our boys to their many victories is coach Richard Jones. He has coached soccer at the Western Pennsylvania School for the D eaf for five years, and is o n e of the best.

In coaching, he is distinguished by his k een judgement and clever maneuvering of players.

He has made the best record in the history of the school, with thirty-three wins agains t six losses and one tie.

Mr. Mackin T he close of this year's basketball seaso n marked the tenth year of coaching f or J ames Mackin at the \Vestern Pennsylvania School for th e Deaf.

The reco rd during th ese t en years speak s fo r itself, seventy-three v ictories against eig htyeight defeats.

A check of the Eastern States School for the Deaf basketball t ournament statis tics brings t o light the followin g accomplishments during that ten year period: First place in 1948, seco nd place in 1949 and 19 55, third place in 19 5 6, fourth p lace in 1950 a n d 1953 , a nd ll ft hplace in 1952 and 1954.

We salute Mr. Mackin for hi s excell ent ten ye"lr record.

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Left to rigbt, S:anding : Ralph Sipes, John Delong, Paul Gum, Jerry Stewarc, Teddy Walstrom, Roberr Cramer, Mr. Jones, coach; Paul Knetzer, Charles Fisher, Andy Mackey, Allen Phillips, George D 'Amore, Joey Iacobucci, Ronald Heckman. Left to right, K 11eeling: Barron Gulak, manager; Arthu r Majocha, Michael D orrell.

There are the boys who b rought hono r , fame, and play t o our school with twe nty-three v ic t ories and one l oss in the last three seasons.

This year the firs t team in cluded eight senio rs. J uniors, sophomores and fr eshmen made up the other eight players of the sq uad.

Eight of the vars ity team will graduate this year: they are C h arles Fisher, Ronald Heckman, Arthur Majocha, John DeLong, Robert C ramer, Joey Iacobu cci, Teddy Walstrom, a nd P aul G u m.

SEASON'S RECORD W.P. S.D. W.P.S. D. W.P.S.D. W .P. S.D. W.P.S.D. W. P. S .D. W . P . S.D. W. P. S.D.

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Left to right, Stantli11g: Joey Iacobucci, manager; J ohn Delong, Allen Phillips, Andy Mackey, Teddy Walstrom, George D 'Amore, Paul Gum, Ronald Heckman, Mr. Mackin, coach. Left to 路right, K neeling: Mike Dorrell, co-captain; Charles Fisher, co-captain; Paul Knetzer.

The W.P.S.D. Lions faced difficulties this year because of low bench streng th but with teamwork and a g reat fightin g spirit, th e team pulled through seventeen v ictories against four l osses. They won third p lace in the Eastern States Schc d for the D eaf Tournament held at the West Virginia School for the Deaf.

Mike Dorre ll, John D eLong, Paul Knetzer, a nd C harles Fisher were included in the lis t of outstanding players in the E.S.S.D. tournament.

Five of the varsity team will leave this year. They are, C harles Fisher, P a ul Gum, john DeLong, Ronald Heckman, and Teddy Walstrom.

SEASON'S RECORD W .P.S.D. W .P.S.D. W.P.S.D. W.P.S.D. W.P.S.D.

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St Lawrence Etna Verona Verona Ohio School for the Deaf W.P.S.D. 76 Export W .P.S.D. 56 East Pittsburg h W.P.S.D. 61 Shady Side W.P.S.D . 52 Etna W.P.S.D. 68 W. Virginia School for the Deaf W.P.S.D. 59 Shady Side

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W.P.S.D. 65 18th Army A.A. W .P.S.D. 58 18th Army A.A. W.P.S.D. 63 East Pittsburgh W.P.S.D. 58 Washington W.P.S.D. 53 United Brethren W.P.S.D . 61 East Pittsburg h B.C. W.P.S.D. 56 Braddock Y.C. E.S.D .A.A. TOURNAMENT W .P.S.D. 61 New York W.P.S.D. 67 West Virginia W .P.S.D. 56 Mt. Airy Won 17 -Lost 4

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Left to right : Dorothy Slonaker, Marilyn Jezer ski, Anna l'ilowiat, Zada Hockman, Verla Gum, Patty Thomas and Carrie Grove.

These a re the g irls who worked very hard to spur our basketba ll teams on to so many victories. A nna Filowiat a nd Dorothy S lonaker, m e mbers of the class of '56 have a total of 9 years as ch eerleaders at W.P.S.D .

f ront ruw : Anna Filowiat, Robert Cramer, Charles Fisher, and .han W ing. Back row: Arth ur Majocha, Arlene Radzik, Patty Crawford, D orothy Slonaker, and Paul Gum.

Editor in chief Co-Edi tors

Paul Gum C h arles Fis h er, Patty C rawford

Dedication .

C h a rles Fish er

Class Roster

Anna Filowiat

Class H istory .

C la ss Prophecy Class Legacy Social Editorial Class Events Athletics Class Artist

. A n n a Filowiat J oan Wing Dorothy Slona k e r A rlene R a d zik Patty C raw fo rd Rob er t C ramer . Arthur Maj och a

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