1956 Mars High School in Butler County, Pennsylvania * The Planet 1956

Editor...........
Associate Editors
Advising Editors.
..Annamary Magee
....Guff Wiegand
Bill Wiegand
Russ Spangenburg
......Mr. Barrett
Miss McDanel
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Editor.....................Annamary Magee
Associate Editors..........Guff Wiegand, Russ
Spangenburg, Bill Wiegand
Advising Editors.............Mr. C. P. Barrett
Miss McDanel
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TTlaAA. dbncL THahiA.
Oh, dear old Mars forever,
For her we’ll stand together
No matter what befalls us . . .
We ll go where Mars will call us!
Oh, Mars, Oh Mars, our Alma Mater
For you, dear Mars, we give our all!
Sturdy and staunch we’ll stand
Throughout the entire land;
We’ll surely fight for fame
For Alma Mater’s name!
Oh Mars, Oh Mars, our Alma Mater
For you, dear Mars, we give our all.
Class Motto
“One thorn of experience is worth a whole
wilderness of warning.”
Class Flower
Red Rose
Class Colors
Rust and Forest Green
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(Dedication.
We, the class of 1956, wish to dedicate this volume of the
Planet to Miss Hespenheide as a tribute for her fine qualities
of leadership, cooperation, and friendliness.
Miss Hespenheide is a graduate of Grove City College where
she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree. She had majored
in Mathematics and has taught this subject here at Mars for
many years.
She has offered her generous and sympathetic guidance not
only as a faculty member but also as a principal, to the students
of Mars High School.
We wish to thank you, Miss Hespenheide, for the warm
and sincere interest that you have taken in us, and we truly feel
that you have better prepared us for our future ahead.
And so to you, Miss Hespenheide, the Senior Class of 1956,
want to express our sincere wish for continued happiness and
success in your future.
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Miss Hespenheide received her degree
at Grove City College where she inajored
in mathematics.
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J'O'i&wifuL
Just as a tree springs from a seed planted by interested in-
dividuals, so this book has grown and developed through the
thoughts of the staff. We hope through our theme to weave the
days of our high school career into the various seasons in order
to aid you quietly and majestically back through many mem-
ories. The pictures of the student body and their extra-curricular
activities are placed into the various seasons. When the tem-
perature changes so do the pictures. The book is divided into
the following seasons: September, October, November represent-
ing fall; December, January, February representing winter; and
March, April, May representing spring. As spring draws to a
close our school year comes to an end, but our memories linger
on.
MR. HUDSON, Supervising Principal
Geneva College, Bachelor of Science De-
gree, University of Pittsburgh
Mrs. Irene Marsh, Secretary
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MR. ROBERT C. DOWNIE
University of Arizona
Penn State University
University of Pittsburgh
B. S., Med.
Principal, Senior Science
Camera Club
MISS FRANCES HESPENHEIDE
Grove City College
B. A.
Mathematics
Principal
Student Council
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Miss Rita Marie Aloe
Grove City College
B. S. in Commerce
Shorthand, Typing
Shorthand Club
Mr. Charles P. Barrett
Slippery Rock, Univer-
sity of Pittsburgh
B. S. Health & Physical
Ed.
Civics, Pa. History, J.B.T.
Yearbook
Mr. Ted Bennis
University of Pittsburgh
B. S. Med.
Chemistry', Physics,
G. Science
Mr. Salvatore Bilonti
St. Vincent College
B. A.
History, English,
G. Science
Mr. A. W. Campbell
Slippery Rock, Univer-
sity of Pittsburgh
B. S., M. A.
Social Studies. Geog-
raphy. World History',
Amer. History'. P.O.D.
Mr. Eugene Danser
Penn State University
Social Studies, Health,
P.O.D., Physical Educa-
tion
B. S.
Fooball, Basketball
Mrs. Dorothy Drazcnovich
Penna. State University
B. S.
Home Economies
Mr. Clarence F. Ebner
Indiana State Teachers
College
B. S. in Public School
Music
Band, Instrumental
Classes,
General Music Classes,
Chorus
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Jaculty.
Mr. Aylmer Girdwood
B. S., Ms. Ed.
Science. Biology
Football, Basketball
Varsity Club Sponsor
Mrs. James Hudson
Geneva
A. B.
Library
Miss Beverly A. Lindsey
Muskingum College
B. S. Education Music
Supervision
Vocal Instruction
Mr. Edward J. Meyer
Penn State University
B. S.
Agriculture Education
F. F. A.
Mr. William M. Holmok
State Teachers College
B. S. in Ed.
Industrial Arts
Mrs. Lois Latshaw
Westminster, Duke, Pitt
B. S. in P. S. Music,
M. Litt.
English, Speech
G. A. A., Senior Play,
May Day
Miss June A. McDanel
Geneva, University of
Pitt
B. A.
Spanish, English
Spanish Club, Yearbook,
Jr. Play
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J'OCulflf.
Mrs. Avonnell Miles
Slippery Rock S.T.C.
B. S.
Civics, History
Girls Basketball
Miss Audregcne Nicely
Edinboro S. T. C.
Art
Miss Mary E. Renison
Geneva. U. of Pitt.,
McGill Univ.
B. A., M. Ed.
Math, French
French Club
Mrs. Virginia Roberts
Grove City College
University of Wisconsin
A. B.
English, Latin
Latin Club
ion.
:ory,
bllege,
Rittsbu
Miss Shirley A. Standcn
Grove City College
University of Pittsburgh
B. A., M. Ed.
English
Mr. Amo H. Thoi
Jr.
Geneva G
sity of
W’orkW^
Commerce
FacultjOytanagei
of Pittsburgh
Ed. Physical Ed.
Studies, Gcog-
Mr. Edmund Skacan
Clarion State, Univer-
sity
B. S.
Driver
Social
raphy
Mrs. Dorothy Wilkinson
Seton Hill College
University of Pittsburgh
A. B„ M. Ed.
Arithmetic, Algebra
Business Mathematics
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1. Mr. Seakan 2. Miss Aloe 3. Mr. Girdwood 4. Mr. Bitonti 5. Miss McDanel 6. Mrs.
Wilkenson 7. Mr. Hudson 8. Mrs. Hudson 9 Miss Standcn 10. Mr. Campbell 11. Mr.
Danser 12. Mr. Thompson 13. Miss Renison 14. Mrs. Latshaw 15. Mr. Downie 16. Mrs.
Drazenovich 17. Mr. Czarniecki 18. Mr. Barrett 19. Miss Lindsey 20. Mr. Holmok 21. Mr.
Meyer 22. Same As Four
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EDGAR W. ARMSTRONG
"Dub” Commercial
Speech Club. A southern
fellow that is popular with
the sophomore girls.
ARLENE BAKER
■‘Arlene” Academic
Spanish Club 3, 4; Girls’
Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 2,
3; Girls’ Ensemble 2, 3, 4;
G.A.A. 3, 4; President 4;
Baton Twirler 1, 2, 3, 4;
May Queen 3, 4; Class Sec-
retary 3; Speech Club 4;
Hobby — sewing. Always
seen with Butch.
HELAINE BALL
“Hclaine” Academic
Latin Club 1, 2; French
Club 3, 4; Girls Chorus 2;
Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Girls
Ensemble 3, 4; Junior Play
3; G.A.A. 3, 4; Home Room
Treasurer 3; Speech Club 4;
Hobby — Sewing. Usually
seen driving her jeep.
WILLIAM E. BAIR
"Bill” Academic
Spanish Club 3, 4; Speech
Club 4; Hobby — Cars.
Spends most of his time
working on hotrods.
WILLIAM JOHN BIERAU
‘‘Bill” Commercial
Speech Club 4; Hobby Club
4; Planet Staff Writer 4;
Hobby — roller skating and
girls. Mr. Thompson is still
having trouble pronouncing
his last name.
RONALD BLACK
“Ron” Commercial
Junior Chorus 1; Hobby
Club 4, Secretary-Treasurer;
Hall Patrol 4; Speech Club
4; Hobby—Boating, ice skat-
ing. One of our lifesavers.
ROBERT BLACKSTONE
“Champ” General
Speech Club 4; Hobby —
Photography. Came to us
from Shalcr in our senior
year with a flair for speech-
es.
HOMER EARL BLYSTONE
“Homer” Commercial
Hall Patrol 4; Hobby Club
4; Hobby—Sports. Always
in West Deer and hails from
Eden Hall.
THOMAS J. BOCAN
"Tom” Scientific
Latin Club 2; Hall Patrol 4;
Spanish Club 3, 4; Vice
President 4; Sports Show 2;
Junior Play 3; May Court
3, 4; Speech Club 4; Hobby
Hunting. A quiet fellow
but we always know he’s
around.
HARRY ED. BRATCHJE
"Harry” Academic
Hall Patrol 4; Speech Club
4; Hobby — Baseball. Al-
ways seen at the Texaco sta-
tion serving people with a
smile.
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ROBERT EDGAR BOICE
CAROL ANN CASHDOLLAR
“Cannonball” Agricultural
F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sentinel of F. F. A. 4; Hobby—Auto-
mobiles. Loafs with the Valencia gang at the “Univer-
sity.”
‘■Carol’’ Academic
Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Girls’ Ensemble 3. 4; Girls’ Chorus
3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Speech Club 4; Hobby —
Music. A girl with a swell personality.
SHIRLEY COLE
“Shirley” Academic
Spanish Club 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4;
The Dope Stall 4; Junior Chorus 1; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3, 4;
Junior Play 3; Home Room Reporter 3; Speech Club 4;
Hobby — Sewing. She hails from Wexford.
JUDITH ANN COLLINS
“Judy”
Academic
Band 1, 2, 3, ; County Band 3; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Girls’
Chorus 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Planet
Staff Writer 4; Hobby — Music. One of our tall girls.
BRUCE COMSTOCK
“Tab” Academic
Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Planet
Dust 3; Assistant Editor; The Dope Staff 4; May Court
3, 4; Speech Club 4; Hobby — Girls. Spends most of
his time chasing Annamary.
ALICE ANN COVENTRY
“Alice”
Academic
Band 1, 2, 3, 4, French Club 3, 4; G. A. A. 4; The Dope
Stall 4; County Band 3; Speech Club 4; Hobby — Music.
Well known for her instrumental ability.
ROBERT GRANT COX
“Bob”
Commercial
Speech Club 4; Hall Patrol 4; Hobby — girls. We do
hope he will eventually learn to drive carefully.
MARY ELIZABETH CHATARY
‘Mary’’ Commercial
Speech Club 4; The Dope Staff Typist 4; Hobby—Stamp
collecting and square dancing. Leaves to join Joe to
start her career as a happily-married housewife.
SHIRLEY MAE CHRISTNER
“Blondy” Commercial
Shorthand Club 4; Hobby — Men. She would like to
go back for another look at New York.
MARION COON
“Marion" Commercial
Planet Staff 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4;
Baton Twirier 1, 2, 3, 4: Shorthand Club 4; Speech
Club 4; May Court 3, 4; Student Council 1. 2, 3; Sec-
retary 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Hobby—Basketball and
dancing. Still waiting for Dave.
Robert Boice
Shirley Cole
Bruce Comstock
Robert C. Cox
Shirley M. Christner
Carol A. Cashdollar
Judith A. Collins
Alice A. Coventry
Mary E. Chatary
Marion Coon
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AUDREY F. DANNER
“Audrey” Commercial
Basketball 1; Speech Club
4; Hobby—Basketball. A
quiet girl that is well liked
by all who know her.
SUZAN DIETZ
“Suzan” Academic
Band 3; Flag Twirlcr 4;
Girls’ Chorus 2? Mixed Cho-
us 3, 4; Junior Play 3; May
Court 3, 4; Spanish Club
3, 4; Planet Dust 1, 3; G.
A.A. 3, 4; Secretary 4. Al-
ways seen swinging her flag.
CAROLE ENGLISH
"Carole” Academic
Class Secretary 1; Latin
Club 1, 2; Junior Chorus 1;
Girls’ Chorus 2, 3; Home-
room Officer 2; Spanish
Club 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4;
G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Mixed Cho-
ruse 3, 4; Speech Club 4;
May Court 3, 4; Hobby—
Sewing. A nice looking girl
with a good sense of humor.
CORNELIA M. FARRELL
“Connie” Scientific
Latin Club 1, 2; Mixed Cho-
rus 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 2;
G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; County
Band 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4;
Solo 2, 3, 4; French Club 3,
4; Junior Play 3; Girls’ En-
semble 3, 4; Class Trea-
surer 1; Speech Club 4; The
Dope Staff 4; Hobby—
Painting. Is remembered
for playing in the Navy
Band.
DOROTHY M. FOCAL
“Dot” Academic
Latin Club 1, 2; Junior
Chonis 1; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3,
4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Ba-
ton Twirler 4; G.A.A. 3,4;
Spanish Club 3, 4; Hobby
—Music. Has a smile that
will get her places.
NANCY GAIL DIERDORF
“Nancy” Academic
Spanish Club 3, 4; G.A.A.
4; Junior Play 3; Speech
Chd> 4; Hobby — Sewing.
One of our future Spanish
interpreters.
LOIS EILEEN EDD1NGER
"Red” Commercial
Shorthand Club 4; Hobby—
Skating. /\ quiet girl that
is very talkative when you
gel to know her.
GERALD ENSMINGER
“Jerry” Commercial
Hall Patrol 4; Speech Club
4; Vice President of Senior
Class; The Dope Staff 4;
Editor; Hobby—History and
science. Can be seen work-
ing in his laboratory at
home.
MARY J. FERGUSON
“Janny” Academic
Latin Club 1; Girls’ Chonis
2; G.A.A. 4; Mixed Chonis
3, 4; Baton Twirler 3, 4;
Spanish Club 3, 4; Hobby
—Glass menagerie. Always
ready for a good time.
DONNA LEE GEORTZ
“Red” Commercial
Shorthand Club 4; Hobby
—Horses. A redhead with a
pleasing personality and al-
ways ready for a good time.
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SwtufiL
LLOYD MARION GREEN
“Lloyd” Vocational Ag.
Hobby Club; President 3;
Student Council; F. F. A.;
Treasurer 1; Basketball Man-
ager; Hobby—Hunting. Still
sleeping in P.O.D. class.
GAIL M. GRAHAM
“Gay” Academic
Girls’ Chorus 3, 4; Mixed
Chorus 3, 4; French Club,
5, 3, 4; Speech Club 4; Hob-
by—Drawing. Leaves and
takes her hoop skirt with
her.
DAVID HAWKINS
“Dave” Academic
Speech Chib 4; Spanish
Club 4; Hobby—Photog-
raphy. Always seen with
his little “brownie” camera.
WALTER GAY HARTUNG
“Gay” Vocational Ag.
F.FA. 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary
4; Hobby—Raising chick-
ens. Spends most of his
time at Kramer's store.
ESTHER RUTH HAYS
“Essy” Academic
Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; French
Club 4; The Dope Staff 4;
Latin Chib 1, 2; Treasurer
2; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Vice Pres.
3; Speech Club 4; Band 2,
3, 4; May Court 3, 4; Var-
sity Club; Hobby—Sports.
Always seen driving a new
car.
BETTY HAYS
"Betty” Commercial
Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Leader 4;
Class Vice President 1; May
Court 3, 4; Planet Staff 4;
Speech Club 4; Hobby —
Twirling. We’ll miss seeing
her at the head of the twirl-
ers.
JOYCE B. HENSELL
“Joy” Commercial
Chorus 1. 2; Speech Club
4; Hobby—Dancing. An at-
tractive miss who will soon
be a “Mrs.”
LOIS JEAN HILGERT
“Lois” Scientific
Latin Club 1, 2; French
Club 3, 4; Speech Club 4;
Hobby—Sewing. A very
quiet and intelligent girl.
RONALD C. HUBER
"Sideburn Joe" Commercial
Speech Club 4; Hobby —
Hunting, f.shing, and wo-
men. Is still walking from
his summer experience with
the cops.
RICHARD C. MAXWELL
“Dick” Commercial
Chorus 1, 3; Speech Club 4;
Hobby — Mechanics and
girls A fellow student who
is always ready for a drag.
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THOMAS HUDSON
“Toni” Commercial
Speech Club 4. Says Bon
Voyage to M. 11. S. as he
leaves for a career at sea.
JOHN ED. HUTCHISON
“Hutch” Commercial
I lobby—Cars. Still trying
to keep his fingernails
CLEAN for Mrs. McGraw.
CAROLYN JOHNSON
“Carolyn” Academic
Junior Chorus 1; G. A. A.
4; Girls Chorus 2, 3, 4; Mix-
ed Chorus 3,4; Junior Play
3; French Club 4; Speech
Club 4; The Dope Staff 4;
Hobby—Cars. A tall girl full
of school spirit.
SALLY LOU KENNEDY
“Sally” Commercial
Girls' Chorus 3, 4; G.A.A.
4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Short-
hand Club 4; Flag Twirler
4; Homeroom Reporter 3;
Planet Dust Staff 3; Hobby
—Dancing. One of our Hag
twirlers tli.it likes to square
dance.
JOYCE IRENE KE1FER
“Joyce” Commercial
A little girl with a big smile
for even-one and has made
many friends.
WILLIAM KEYS
“Bill” Commercial
Speech Club 4; Hobby —
Hunting. Mr. Danser will
miss him in P O.D. class —
especially bis comments.
PHYLLIS E. KING
“Phil" Academic
Junior Play 3; Speech Club
4; Hobby—Reading. Leaves
Mr. Campbell in peace.
NANCY LOUISE KIRBY
“Nance” Commercial
Shorthand Club 4; Hobby—
Dancing and swimming. A
quiet girl with a great sense
of humor that has won her
many friends.
MILTON KOVAL
“Milt” Academic
Hobby—Hunting. Came to
us from Sewickley in our
junior year.
JAMES ALBERT KRAMER
“Al” Commercial
Hall Patrol 4; Hobby Club
4; Hobby—Hunting and
fishing. Tries to sell appli-
ances to fellow students.
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CHARLES JOHN KUSHNER
BERLENE E. LaFORCE
“Chuck”
Academic
■Bernie"
Commercial
Speech Club 4; Spanish Club 4; Hobby—Cars. Still
trying to stay away from the cops.
Shorthand Club 4; Hobby—Skating and swimming. Her
pleasing looks and pleasant smile have made her liked
by all.
EVELYN MAE LAWTHER
“Sis” Commercial
Shorthand Club 4; Hobby— Skating. A cute girl with
a winning smile who has a great many friends.
HARRY LAWTHER
“Worm"
zkcadcmic
French Club 4; Hall Patrol 4; Hobby—Long hair.
Should get a medal for avoiding the school barbers.
JACK LEES, JR.
“Jack”
Technical
May Court 3, 4; Speech Club 4; Basketball 2, 3; Band
1.    2, 3; Chorus 3; Hobby—Guns and collecting shirts.
Always seen driving a new car.
DONNA LU LEONBERG
“Blondie” Commercial
Shorthand Club 4; Speech Club 4; Hobby—Loafing.
One of our mystery girls . . . blonde or brunette?
LOWRY S. LEONBERG
“Butch” Commercial
Speech Club 4; Hobby Club 4; Hobby — Sports. One
of our shorter boys who is well liked by all who know
him.
ANNAMARY MAGEE
“Maggie” Commercial
Shorthand Club 4; Speech Club 4; Cheerleader 3, 4;
Junior Chorus 1; Girls' Chorus 2. 3, 4; Mixed Chorus
3, 4; Girls’ Ensemble 4: G. A. A. 3, 4; Planet Staff
Writer 4; The Dope Staff 4; Hobby—Skating and cheer-
ing. A cute cheerleader and her main interest is at
West Deer.
EDITH LOUISE MAIER
WILLIAM McAFEE
“Edie”
Commercial
Band 3; Flag Twirler 4; Leader 4; Shorthand Club 4;
Hobby—Twirling and skating. A popular girl that’s
lots of fun and can be seen leading the (lag twirlcrs.
“Buck" Academic
Spanish Club 3, 4; Hall Patrol 4; Planet Staff Writer 4;
Hobby—Cars. His main interest is at Pern- High School.
Charles J. Kushner
Evelyn M. Lawther
Lowry S. Leonberg
Edith L. Maier
Jack Lees, Jr.
Horry Lawther
Donna L. Leonberg
Annamary Magee William McAfee
Bcrlcnc E. LaForce
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donna k. McCandless
“Donna” Academic
French Club 2, 3, 4; G.A.A.
4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4;
Speech Club 4; Girls’ Cho-
rus 3, 4; The Dope Staff 4;
Hobby — Music. A future
concert pianist.
john w. McKinney
“Jack” Commercial
Hobby — Hunting and cars.
A popular boy in the Wex-
ford gang.
DANIEL F. McQUEEN
“Dan McGoon” Academic
Homeroom President 3; Stu-
dent Council 3, 4; Varsity
Club 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4;
Basketball 2, 3, 4; Senior
Class Treasurer 4; Spanish
Club 3, 4; President 4;
Speech Club 4; Hall Patrol
4; Hobby—Sports. Still try-
ing to duck the coach at the
Youth Center.
JUDITH MERGENHAGEN
“Judy” Accdcmic
Basketball 2, 3, 4; French
Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club
3, 4; Secretary 4; G.A.A. 2,
3, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4;
Vice Pres; Speech Club 4;
Hobby — Sports. Always
seen on the basketball team
REID FREDRICK
MILLER
“Dick” Vocational Ag.
F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Hobby
—Eating. One of our agri-
culture boys who spends
most of his time on the
farm.
larry McCandless
“Mac” Academic
Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 3,
4; Junior Play 3; May Court
3, 4; Speech Club 4; Foot-
ball 1; County Band 3;
Hobby—Hunting and girls.
A fellow from Room A who
likes to tease the girls
WILEY McKINLEY
“Skee” Vocational Ag.
F.F.A. Hobby—Guns. One
of the romancers who take
up our sidewalk space.
MARTHA JANE MERCER
“Marty” Commercial
Hobby — Skating. One of
our little girls with a big
future ahead of her.
DOROTHY MESHANKO
“Dot” Academic
Latin Chib 2; Girls’ Chorus
2,    3; Mixed Chorus 3, 4;
Speech Club 4; G.A.A. 3,4;
Basketball Manager 3, 4;
Varsity Club 3. 4; May
Court 3, 4; Hobby—Boys.
Main interest is Ford City.
JOYCE L. MASLOWSKY
“Joyce” Commercial
Speech Club 4; G.A.A. 4;
Shorthand Club 4; Secre-
tary 4; Mixed Chorus 4;
Girls’ Chorus 4; Student
Council 4; Hobby — Play-
ing the accordion. A girl
with a wonderful personal-
ity who came to us from
Cleveland in our senior year.
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DAVID LEE NESBITT
WILLIAM LELAND OESTERLING
“Wcepie” Commercial
Speech Club 4; Hobby—Hunting. Is seen quite often
in Valencia . . . wonder what the attraction is ?
■‘Bill” Academic
Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Treasurer 4;
Speech Club 4; Hobby—Cars. Loafs with the Room z\
gang.
JANICE ELIZABETH OSWALD
‘Jan” Academic
Homeroom President 2; Student Council 2; C. A. A. 4;
Spanish Club 3, 4; Speech Club 4; The Dope Staff 4;
I lobby — Skating. Spends most of her time at Twin
Willows.
MARGARET PORTER
‘Maggie" Commercial
G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 3. 4; Girls Chorus 2, 3, 4;
Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Speech Club 4; Homeroom Reporter
2; May Court 3, 4. Loves to argue with the customers
at Raugh’s drug store.
GLADYS MARIE RAPE
Red”
Commercial
Hobby — Square dancing and driving. A swell girl with
lovely red hair and lots of school spirit.
WILLIAM E. REYNOLDS
Bill”
Academic
Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Hall Patrol 4;
Junior Play 3; Speech Club 4; Hobby — Huntin ’ One
of the hall patrol gang.
BARBARA JEANNE REMMEN
‘Barb” Commercial
Shorthand Club 4; G. A. A. 4; Speech Club 4; Cheer-
leader 3, 4; Planet Staff 4; Hobby — Cheering. z\ lively
little cheerleader that we will always remember for her
school spirit.
PATRICIA ANN ROMAN
‘Pat” Scientific
Band I, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1 2; Vice Pres. 2; French
Club 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 2; G. A. A.
2, 3, 4; Planet Staff 3. 4; Basketball 1; County Band 3;
Junior Play 3; Girls Ensemble 3, 4; Class Secretary 3;
Speech Club 4; Hobby — Sewing. Connie’s shadow.
MARY ELIZABETH RUHL
“Mary” Commercial
May Court 3, 4; G.A.A. 4; Cheerleader 3; Planet Staff 3,
1; Shorthand Club 4; French Club 4; Speech Club 4;
The Dope Stall 4; Hobby — Basketball and Swimming.
z\ girl that’s always seen at the Youth Center.
JAMES E. SCHMID
“Smitty” Vocational Ag.
Football 1; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice Pres. 3; Pres. 4;
Hobby — Farming. Still trying to make his car a hot
rod.
David L. Nesbitt
Janice E. Oswald
Gladys M. Rape
William E. Reynolds
William L. Osterling
Margaret Porter
Barbara J. Remmen
Patricia A. Roman
Mary E. Ruhl
James E. Schmid
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CARL W. SCHMIDT
“Carl” Vocational Ag.
F. F. A. 3, 4. Full of fun
and always ready for a
laugh.
LUCILLE SETZENFAND
“Lou” Commercial
Mixed Chorus 3; Girls’ Cho-
rus 2; Junior Chorus 1;
Shorthand Club 4; Hobby—
Playing the guitar and sing-
ing. A girl that always has
a smile for everyone.
SUZANNE SLATER
“Sue" Commercial
Junior Play 3; G.A.A. 3, 4;
Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed
Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Cho-
rus 2. 3, 4; Junior Chorus 1;
Shorthand Club 4; Basket-
ball 2, 3, 4; Speech Club 4;
May Court 3. 4; Hobby—
Basketball. Always seen with
Rob.
RUSSELL SPANGENBURG
“Suss” Scientific
Latin Club 2; French Club
3,    4; Pres. 4; Football 2, 3,
4; Basketball 2, 3. 4; Plan-
et Staff 3, 4; Mixed Chorus
3, 4; Junior Play 3; Speech
Club 4; May Court 3, 4;
Varsity Club 3, 4; Pres. 4;
Hall Patrol 4; Hobby—Girls.
Always in want of a razor!
EVELYN RUTH STEEB
“Toots” Commercial
Speech Club 4; Hobby —
Driving and swimming. A
quiet girl that’s always seen
with Gladys.
REXANNE SCHNEIDER
"Rex” Academic
Baton Twirier 1, 2, 3, 4;
G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Basketball
2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 4;
Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Girls’
Chorus 2; Varsity Club 2, 3,
4; Speech Club 4; May
Court 3, 4; Junior Play 3;
Hobby — Pete. An attract-
ive girl that’s lots of fun
BETTY SHORT
“Shorty” Commercial
Shorthand Club 4; Speech
Club 4; Basketball 1, 2>, 3,
4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4;
G.A.A. 3, 4; Flag Twirler 4;
Homeroom Reporter 3;.Jun-
ior Chorus 1. The star of
our girls basketball team.
RICHARD R. SOCASH
“Muscles” Scientific
Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4;
Pres. 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3,
4; Latin Club 1, 2; French
Club 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3.
4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4;
Class President 2, 3; Junior
Play 3; May Court 3, 4;
Speech Club 4; Hall Patrol
4; Hobby—Betty. An all-
around fellow.
DONALD E. STAMM
“Don” Commercial
Speech Club 4; Hobby Club
4; Hobby — Cars. Awaits
the coming of the hunting
season.
EVA JANE TAYLOR
“Eva” Commercial
Speech Club 4; Shorthand
Club 4; Pres. 4; Girls’ Cho-
rus 3; Homeroom Secretary
2; Hobby — Stamp collect-
ing. She will always be re-
membered for her “live” ex-
hibit in speech class dealing
with child care.
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JOAN LEE TINDALL
“Jo” Academic
Latin Club 2; Secretary 2; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Girls Chorus
2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Spanish Chib 3, 4; Class
Vice President 3; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Junior Play 3;
May Court 3, 4; Speech Club 4. Hails from Adams
Township.
NANCY VECCHARELLA
“Nancy” Scientific
Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4:
Flag Twirler 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3;
PI.met Dust 3; Junior Play 3; Speech Club 4; Varsity
Club 3, 4. Is remembered for her part in the junior
play.
JAMES LYN WALTERS
Lynn”
Scientific
Dance Band 1, Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, Latin
Club 1, 2,; Pres. 2; Class President 1, 4; Planet Dust
Reporter 2; Homeroom Officer 3; Spanish Club 3, 4;
Basketball 2 3, 4, Junior Play 3; May Court 3, 4; Speech
'Club 4; Hobby—Loafing. A good-natured boy with
excellent musical talent.
WILLIAM EDWARD VAUGHAN
“Bill” Commercial
Junior Chorus 1; Hobby Club 4; Speech Club 4; Hobby
—Archery. Cupid’s right hand man with a bow and
arrow.
PAUL ALBERT VOGEL
“Oscar” Commercial
Student Council 4; Hobby Club 4; Vice President; Hob-
by— Hunting. Always seen with two girls but not at
the same time.
ROBERT SHAW WHITLEY
“Rob” Vocational Ag.
F. F. A. 3. 4; Junior Play 3; May Court 3, 4; Football 3:
Speech Club 4; Hobby — Raising cows. One of our
prospective farmers who is very nice to know.
WILLIAM O. WIEGAND
“I lab” Scientific
French Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Band 3; Bas-
ketball Manager 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 3; May Court
3, 4; Hall Patrol 4; Planet Staff 4; Student Council 4;
Hobby — Model Airplanes. Can be seen everywhere
the basketball team goes.
DAVID DALE WIEGAND
“Guff” Commercial
Planet Staff Writer 4; Junior Chorus 1; Varsity Club
2, 3, 4; Treasurer 2; Vice Pres. 4; Speech Club 4; Basket-
ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Football Manager 1, 2;
May Court 3. 4; Hall Patrol 4. Hobby — Coing to
school. A sports expert who is popular with everyone
at school.
MARGARET WOLFRAM
WILLIAM WOOD
“Peggy”
Commercial
Shorthand Club 4; Treasurer 4; Planet Dust Typist 3.
Hobby — Reading and skating. A girl that came to
us in our junior year.
“Bill” Scientific
Basketball 2, 3; Planet Dust 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed
Ensemble 1; Boys’ Quartet 1; Boys’ Octette 2, 3; Junior
Play 3; Student Director; Latin Club 1, 2; French
Club 1, 2; Speech Club 4; Hobby — Sports. One of
our smarter students.
Joan L. Tindall
Nancy Veccharclla
James L. Walters
William O. Wiegand Margaret Wolfram
William E. Vaughan
Paul A. Vogel
Robert S. Whitley
David D. Wiegand
William Wood
CORINNE BERNARDINA
“Bernie” Commercial
Speech Club 4
Planet Staff 4
Spanish Club 4
Hobby—Bob Kouril
One of our quiet ??? girls.
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We, the Class of 1956, being of sound mind and memory (?)
do make this last will and testament, all wills and promises
made heretofore to be considered null and void.
To MR. HUDSON, our Supervising Principal,
we leave our sincere thanks for the able guid-
ance given us the past four years.
To our Principals, MISS HESPENHEIDE and
MR. D0WN1E, our hope that they will succeed
as well in future years as they have this year.
To the FACULTY, our deepest sympathy for
no longer being able to gaze upon our bright
and shining faces in class.
To the JUNIORS, all privileges usually be-
stowed upon the eldest class in school.
To the SOPHOMORES, the right to be now
considered as true upper classmen.
To the FRESHMEN, our congratulations for
no longer being green-horns.
To the EIGHTH GRADE, the distinction of
being considered really in high school.
Edgar Armstrong wills his southern accent to
Stuart Seabrook.
Bill Bair leaves driving away as Chuck Kush-
ner’s chauffeur.
Arlene Baker leaves her queenly throne to
some lucky junior.
Helaine Ball leaves everyone in stitches . . .
she sews.
Corinne Bernardina wills the Greek letters on
her books to anvone who can read them.
Bill Bierau leaves still tormenting the girls.
Ronald Black wills his ice skates to Dan
McClaine.
Robert Blackstone wills his willingness to
learn to anyone with courage enough to take it.
Homer Blystone wills his cat collars to Dick
Fusca.
Tom Bogan wills his quiet ways to Tom Davis.
Bob Boice leaves still determined to be a bum.
Harry Bratchie wills his position of holding up
the water fountain on the first floor to a thirsty
junior.
Carol Cashdollar wills her piano playing abil-
ity to Mary Ellen Staley.
Mary Chatary leaves hearing wedding bells.
Shirley Christmer wills her blond (?) hair to
Carol Neithercoat.
Shirley Cole leaves still wondering what to
make a speech about.
Judy Collins wills her band uniform to Irma
Stone.
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Bruce Constock leaves for Hollywood as the
up-coming star Tab Fisher.
Marion Coon wills her tamed eyebrows to
anyone who hasn’t mastered the art yet.
Alice Coventry wills her clarinet to Carol
Sheridan.
Bob Cox walls Mrs. Latshaw a repaired toast-
er.
Audrey Danner leaves behind her memories
of shorthand one class.
Nancy Dierdorf wills her Spanish accent to
Dorothy Mowery.
Suzan Dietz leaves still gabbing to Dot Fogal.
Lois Eddinger wills her shorthand notebook
to a sure prospect in next year’s struggling
shorthand class.
Carol English wills her cheerleading troubles
to anyone who is game enough to want them.
Gerald Ensminger wills his history knowledge
to Albert Whitaker.
Connie Farrell leaves still pestering Mr. Eb-
ner with her antics.
Janice Ferguson leaves with Tom following
behind.
Dot Fogal leaves and takes her love of music
with her.
Gail Graham leaves her hoop skirt behind.
Lloyd Green leaves still arguing with Mr.
Danser about P.O.D.
Russ Hackett leaves for Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Gay Hartung wills his red hair and blush to
Mike Bates.
Dave Hawkins wills his midget camera to
whoever can see it.
Betty Hays leaves with Rege.
Esther Hays leaves her basketball ability to
Judy Theiss.
Joyce Hensell leaves with a diamond on her
left hand.
Lois Jean Hilgert leaves still trying to tell
jokes in French.
Ron Huber leaves trying to make up his mind
about matrimony.
Tom Hudson leaves to join the waves.
John Hutchison wills his height to George
Kanall.
Carolyn Johnson wills her French to some en-
ergetic junior.
Joyce Keifer wills her pleasing personality to
Alice Rodger.
Sally Kennedy wills her flag to Pat Boggs.
Donna Geortz leaves trotting away at a fast
pace.
Bill Keys wills his love for bookkeeping to
Mrs. McGraw.
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Phyllis King leaves still disputing P.O.D. with
Mr. Campbell.
Nancy Kirby wills her shorthand troubles to
Nancy Lickey.
Milt Koval leaves to take up his favorite sport,
hunting girls.
Al Kramer wills his post for watching students
(girls) in the halls between classes to Joe Dietz.
Chuck Kushner leaves still wishing his car
hadn’t failed him in a time of need . . . could
he have been dodging a c-o-p?
Berline LaForce wills her measles to anyone
who wants them.
Evelyn Lawther leaves wondering how she
ever escaped getting trampled in the 5-minute
rushes between classes.
Harry Lawther wills his colorful forelock to
any one of the girls.
Jack Lees wills last Year’s car to Ducky Mc-
Cormick.
Donna Leonburg wills her relaxing hobby
(loafing) to Marion Schmit.
Lowry Leonburg leaves in his green bug.
Annamary Magee leaves wondering how many
spies are following her; or shall we say good
reporters?
Edith Maier wills her twirling position to Ann
S winderman.
Joyce Maslowsky leaves to practice taking
shorthand on her accordion; you think this is
easy?
Dick Maxwell leaves and takes his cricket
with him.
Bill McAfee wills his Ford convertible to who-
ever wants it.
Donna McCandless wills her practical jokes
to Patty' Stoup.
Larry McCandless wills his baritone voice to
Mr. Ebner.
Whiley McKinley leaves without Kathy.
Jack McKinney wills his curly (?) black hair
to Jim Hendrickson.
Dan McQueen wills his shy way with girls
to Gary Kennedy.
Martha Mercer wills her quiet ways to Joan
Proie.
Judy Mergenhagen leaves in a cavalcade of
sports.
Dorothy Meshanko wills her favorite pastime
(boys) to Carol Leonburg.
Reid Miller leaves wishing someone would
will him some equipment for his hobby . . .
eating.
Roberta Myers wills her ensemble position to
some lucky girl.
Dave Nesbitt wills his Romeo ways with girls
to Dan Hudson.
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Bill Oesterling wills his favorite activity, be-
ing a general nuisance, to Rich Wagner.
Janice Oswald wills her superior height to
Elaine Boyle.
Margaret Porter leaves her position in the
head office to some capable junior girl.
Gladys Rape wills her red hair to Joy Monson.
Barbara Remmen leaves with her shadow
following her, or is it Annamary?
Bill Reynolds leaves still as quiet as ever.
Pat Roman leaves with a long list af activities
and friends behind her.
Mary Ruhl leaves still torturing Miss Aloe.
Jim Schmid wills his high position in the
F.F.A. to some deserving fellow.
Carl Schmidt leaves still telling Mr. Danser
that his name isn’t Carol.
Rexanne Schneider leaves to spend more time
with her hobby — Pete.
Lucille Setzenfand leaves strumming the Mars
Alma Mater on her guitar.
Betty Short wills her basketball ability to
Nancy Kennedy.
Sue Slater wills her ways with the future
farmers to Donna Spangenburg.
Rege Socash wills his mighty muscles to Tim
Koah.
Russ Spangenburg leaves with a clean shaven
face after winning the game.
Don Stamm wills his masterful way with girls
to Harold Evans.
Evelyn Steeb leaves very much wrapped up
in her driving; let’s hope it isn’t around a pole.
Eva Taylor wills her stamps to the school sec-
retary.
Joan Tindall wills her quiet (?) personality to
Sally Hackney.
Bill Vaughan leaves with his bow and arrows;
could he be playing cupid?
Nancy Veccharella wills her talkative ways to
Leona Stamm.
Paul Vogel leaves with his transmissions scat-
tered all over the road.
Lynn Walters wills his dainty ears to Roy
Rose.
Russell Whiteside wills his quiet ways to Bill
Fraser.
Rob Whitley leaves to study animal (?) hus-
bandry.
Guff Wiegand wills his popular football abil-
ity to anyone who can fill the bill and carry the
ball.
Bill Wiegand leaves in a model airplane.
Peggy Wolfram leaves on a cloud of Planet
Dust erasures.
Bill Wood wills his tenor voice to Nancy Han-
na.
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Row 1: Quite Contrary - Little Donna & Russ - Lana - Jean & Gang - Pat & Uelaine
Row 2: Marion - JungleFever - ? - Beach Combers
Row 3: Candy Time - Carl - Pat - Weep - Mitch - Myrna & Caroling
Row 4: Dolls - Judy & Joan - Big Myrt - Mike & Friend - Seniors? - Latins - Betty H.
Row 5: Lunchtime - Caught - Bevo - Sprinters - Mobsters
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STUDENT COUNCIL
Row 1: M. Bates, A. Nickolas, C. Dickey, R. Batykcfer, D Bailey, Vanick.
Row 2: Miss Hespenhcide, J. Maslowsky, T. Koah, R. Socash, M. Coon,
P. Vogel, B. Weigand. Row 3: F. Buzzard, J. Ross, A. Rodger. M. Nolan,
R. Coon, P. Ficl, P. McCandless, V. Craig.
Student faunal.
The Student Council is an organization that represents the
student body. They put their ideas into effect in the school to
make it better for everyone.
The Student Council of this year succeeded in getting
dancing back into the gym at noon hour.
The officers for this year were as follows: President — Rege
Socash, Vice President — Tim Koah, and Secretary-Treasurer —
Marion Coon.
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£ancL
The Mars High Royal Blue and Cold this
year consisted of ninety inarching pieces under
the excellent direction of Mr. Clarence Ebner.
Marilyn Nolan, the drum majorette, had com-
mand of the band when on the march.
The band officers were as follows: President—
Lyn Walters, Secretary—June McDonald, Treas-
urer-Pat Roman.
After a lot of hard work on the part of the
band mothers and the band members, new uni-
forms and drums were bought. They were long
hoped for and are greatly appreciated by every-
one.
At the football games, the band made various
formations. One that was popular throughout
the season was a stick figure made by the band
while the twirlers did a dance to “Walking My
Baby Back Home.”
After football season, the band buckled down
to more serious work and prepared for a concert.
It was held on February 24 and was very suc-
cessful.
In January several of the band members at-
tended Mid-Western Band held at Sandy Lake.
They were Connie Farrell, Alice Coventry, Judy
Collins, and Patty Stoup.
Row 1: Mr. Ebner, L. Huxley, E. Davison, D. Roberts, J. Davison, W. McDonald, I. Stone,
C. Fritz, N. Groom, J. Borland, C. Mincer, M Bender, J. Proic, J. Coventry, J. Munson
Row 2: C. Staley, R. Schneider. K. Oesterling, J. Gregory. J. Hardt, R. Reiter, J. Dietz. M. Fer-
guson, P. Stoup, D. Mowery, j. McDonald, J. Hessler, K. Sterling, D. Bucanan, C. Sheridan
Row 3: L. Herr, S Ball, L. Roberts, C. Smith, M, Ferguson, T. Borland. J. Crawford, E. Hays.
R. Schellhouse, P. Fiel, J. Huffman, C. Fyke, J. Thiess, C. Kocher
Row 4: M. Davison, E. Boyle, C, Frosythe, J. Charles, C. Duff, G. Shilling, A. Walters, J. Col-
lins, II. Sims, B, Groves, B. Lotzbire, C. McKee, B. Layton, A. Coventry
Row 5: J. Cunningham, B. Comstock, B. Baughman, P. Roman, L. McCandless, L. Walters,
C. Farrell, J. Hendrickson, C. Kelcy, R. Berger. C. Farrell, J. Elder
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1. In the Eye 2. Sal - Joan 3. Close it please! 4 Janice
5. Middle Guard 6. Funny 7. Wow 8. Defensive Tackle 9. Clown
10. Do Look 11. To Be Young Again 12. Lovers 13. Cheese Cake
14. Mush 15. Step Lively 16. Is it Human?
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BATON TWIRLERS
Front: Betty Hays. Back:
J. Kaufman, B. Snow, C
Morrison, M. Schmidt, M.
Coon, R. Schneider, D. Fo-
gal, J. Ferguson.
(Saioi'i, Jwi/ilskA. JwifilnhA^
The Baton Twirlers, led by Betty Hays, did
a very fine job this year. The ten girls proudly
inarched on the football field in their new uni-
forms. They performed twirling routines and
did dance routines to “Walking My Baby Back
Home.”
There are five seniors graduating from the
squad this year. They are Betty Hays, Dorothy
Fogal, Marion Coon, Janice Ferguson, and Ar-
lene Baker.
The Flag Twirlers looked very snappy this
year in their new uniforms led by Edith Maier.
They will be remembered for their part in the
dance to “Walking My Baby Back Home.”
There are five seniors leasing the squad this
year. They are Edith Maier, Nancy Veccharella,
Betty Short, Sally Kennedy, and Sue Dietz.
FLAG TWIRLERS
Row 1: S. Dietz, E. Maier,
N. Hanna. Row 2: N. Swin-
derman, N. Veccharella, C.
Neithercoat, B. Short, S.
Kennedy, I). Spangenburg,
P. Boggs.
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JootbalL J cam.
Row 1: R. Socash, D. McQueen, G. Wiegand, R. Spangenburg
Row 2: B. Mahoney, T. Koah, K. Rieinenschnider, C. Dickey, T. Pefl'erman,
G. Kuhn, D. McCormick, A. Whitaker, M. Bates, D. Hudson, B. Frasier
Row 3: B. Penny, L. Hopper, P. Pierce, B. Wagle, R. Koah, G. Boyle,
O. Woodword, G. Woodword, R. Grouse, J. Shaw
J’OoibalL
(^oatJwA.
Mr. Bitonti, Mr. Danser, Mr. Girdwood
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SsUWflA,

1 -2 G. Wigand, 3-6 R. Spangenburgh, 4-7 R. Socash, 5 Mr. Danser, 8-9
D. McQueen
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1. At Freedom 2. Awaiting kick off 3. The bench 4. Up and over
5. J. Davenport 6. K. Riemenschnidcr 7. C. Dickey 8. D. Hudson
9. B. Taylor 10. B Aiken 11. T. Pcfferman 12. D. McCormick
13. T. Koah 14. C. Bochell 15. Who has the ball 16. After him
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1. Line up. 2. Head down. 3. What’s up? 4. Caught it. 5. Let’s go. 6. Doug. Wood-
word. 7. The Band. 8. Al. 9. The Girls. 10. Waiting for action. 11 Who’s that?
12. Paul. 13. Big Brass. 14. Bill. 15. Ed.
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September 16 — Union came to Mars and we lost our first football game
20-0. The Planets started out good by scoring first, but the touchdown was called
back because of a penalty and that seemed to take something out of them be-
cause they couldn’t get rolling afterwards.
September 24 — The Planets traveled to Sharpsville for their first game
away from home. They looked like a much improved ball team, but they just
couldn’t seem to get going; although they made some good threats, they couldn t
push it across. The final score — Sharpsville 13, Mars 0.
September 29. — The Planets went on their second away game to Darling-
ton. They got off to a quick start in the game when they received the kickoff
and in three plays Tim Koah raced 30 yards for a touchdown. The extra point
was missed. The Planets kicked off and as the Darlington ball carrier was hit
he fumbled and the Planets recovered. Five plays later the Planets scored again
on a quarterback sneak by Rege Socash. After that the Planets couldn’t seem to
get going as Darlington scored two touchdowns and took the lead of 14-13. In
the last quarter the Planets had a good chance to score but they failed. The final
score was Darlington 14, Mars 13.
October 8 — Because of a heavy rain the game was postponed from the
7th to the 8th of October, and was played at West Deer. On the opening kick off.
Carl Hazlitt ran 90 yards for a touchdown and that seemed to take something
out of the Planets because they couldn’t get started after that. Russ Spangenburg
and Guff Wiegand made touchdowns for the Planets. Final score — West Deer
35. Mars 13.
October 14 — The sight of the annual Evans City-Mars game was not a
pleasant one but it turned out good for the Planets because they won their first
ball game. It looked bad for them in the early part of the game because Evans
City started out fast to lead 9-0 at the end of the first quarter. In the second
quarter Guff Wiegand took a pass from Rege Socash and ran 40 yards for a touch-
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down. At the half time the score was 9-7. The second half was all for the Plan-
ets because Tim Koah ran 30 and 50 yards for a touchdown. Guff Wiegand ran
90 yards on a pass interception. Final score — Mars 26, Evans City 15.
October 20 — Zelienople Bears invaded the Planets for their last home
game of the year. The game started out like a free scoring game because the
first time we got the ball Rege Socash ran 20 yards for a touchdown. Then Zelie
raced to score and tied the game 6-6. The Planets ran to the 1 yard with Guff
Wiegand leading, and Socash sneaked over. Zelie broke loose for two touch-
downs to take the lead. From the 7-yard line Tim Koah went over for our third
touchdown. Final score — Zelienople 25, Mars IS.
October 29 — The Planets traveled to Freedom for their next away game.
Freedom was a powerful eleven that night, but the Planets also looked good. On
the third play Guff Wiegand raced 70 yards for a touchdown which was called
back because of a penalty. The Planets only scoring came when Tim Koah raced
30 yards for a touchdown. Final score Freedom 19, Mars 16.
November 4 — The Planets played their worst game of the year when
they played at Plum Township. They just couldn’t seem to get a scoring punch
together. The Planets were weakened the week before by a strong Freedom team,
and they weren’t in the best of shape.
November 11 — The Planets traveled to Millvale for their last game of the
season. Millvale scored first but it didn’t take long for the Planets to catch up.
Guff Wiegand took a pass from Rege Socash for a touchdown. Then late in the
game Guff Wiegand ran 10 yards for the last touchdown. The final score — Mill-
vale 27, Mars 13.
We would like to congratulate the following seniors; Dan McQueen, Regis
Socash, Russ Spangenburg, and Guff Wiegand.
We would also like to congratulate our coaches, Mr. Danser, Mr. Gird-
wood, and Mr. Bitonti, and wish them success in the future games.
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G. A. A.
Row 1: Mrs. Latshaw, S. Slater, B. Short, C. English, D. Meshanko, J. Ferguson, J. Tindall,
J. Oswald, M. Coon, M. Porter, J. Coventry, M. Staley. Row 2: J. Theiss, P. Fiel, M. Buhl,
M. Bender, S. Kenned)’, D. Fogal, S. Dietz, N. Dierdorf, A. Coventry, D. McCandless, J. Collins.
J. Mergenhagen. Row 2: C. Koacher, M. Schalag, S. Ball, M. Ruhl, A. Magee, S. Cole,
A. Baker. D. Spangenburg, J. Proie, E. Hays. Row 4: E. Boyle, J. Charles, C. Shilling,
E. Gray, E. Stone, A. Walters, J. Gregor)', J. Maslowsky, J. McDonald, J. Monson, P. Boggs.
Row 5: J. Crawford, D. Mowery, M. Nolan, S. Hackney, N. Hanna, N. Veccharella, C. Farrell,
C. Johnson, P. Roman, H. Ball.
5. a., cl.
The Girls Activities Association consists of
sixty members; thirty of whom are seniors, twen-
ty juniors, and ten sophomores.
At their first meeting, they elected their officers
for this year. They are as followed: President —
Arlene Baker, Vice President — Judy Hessler,
Secretary — Susan Dietz, and Treasurer — Con-
nie Farrell.
The theme of their annual fall semi-formal
dance was “Autumn Fantasy.” The theme song
for this year’s dance was the very appropriate
“Autumn Leaves.” According to custom, the
grand march was led by the president, Arlene
Baker, and her date. The auditorium was deco-
rated to represent a sidewalk cafe with a typical
awning of brightly colored crepe paper and ap-
propriate tables with a candle in the center.
The dance proved to be a success with the
auditorium filled with swirling couples, which
included many alumni who had come back for
this event, dancing to the sweet and delightful
music of Pete Bartoli and his band.
The seniors wish to thank their sponsor, Mrs.
Latshaw, for making their last year in the club
a success.
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(pJiophecy,
In 1976, twenty years after their graduation.
four alumni from Mars High School decided to
take a vacation from their work. They have
been striving very diligently toward their goals,
and now they are quite proud of their achieve-
ments. Dr. RUSSELL WHITESIDE, accom-
panied by Nurses LOIS EDDINGER and EV-
ELYN LAWTHER, joined the photographer.
DAVE HAWKINS, to go on a long trip. After re-
turning to their various homes they have written
an account about their many experiences on their
tour. This is a first-hand account from letters
they have written to their friends.
“As we embarked from New York City on
the ship, the U.S.S. Planet, we were met by the
porter, LLOYD GREEN. While on route to
our cabins we saw Captain TOM HUDSON and
his first mate, RON HUBER. We went to the
dining room after getting situated in our cabins.
and there we saw MARION COON as head cook.
Later we saw a water show with the star BER-
LENE LaFORCE. That night we were enter-
tained by the great magician JOHN HUTCHI-
SON.”
“After a nice trip on board the ship we
landed at Bermuda. We were met by the presi-
dent of the Bermuda Short Company, REX-
ANNE SCHNEIDER, with her three chief mod-
els, ROBERT BLACKSTONE, BOB BOICE.
and ALBERT KRAMER. We then took a taxi
to the hotel. Our driver was BILL WOOD who
introduced us to the doorman, ROBERT WHIT-
LEY. That evening we were entertained at the
beach by BETTY HAYS, the star of a popular
water skiing show. Co-starring with her were
ANNAMARY MAGEE, EDITH MAIER, and
SUE DIETZ.”
"The next day was Sunday, and we went
to church. Much to our surprise we saw, in the
pulpit, Rev. BRUCE COMSTOCK. Among the
choir members were BILL OESTERLING,
BILL REYNOLDS, and LARRY McCAND-
LESS.”
“We said farewell to Bermuda and headed
for the United States to see the Mardi Gras at
New Orleans. As we enjoyed our flight we
were visited by the pilot, JACK LEES, who had
turned the controls over to the co-pilot, MILTON
KOVAL. Our dinner was served bv the hostess,
DOROTHY MESHANKO.”
“On our way to the Mardi Gras we stopped at
Fort Myers, Florida to see the Pittsburgh Pirates
in their spring training. At the pitcher’s mound
we saw GUFF WEIGAND winding up to strike
RUSS SPANGENBURG out. They were bound
to win the series with HOMER BLYSTONE as
their manager. After leaving the field, we were
met by our old classmate, BILL KEYS, who
invited us to his resort, The Gateway, for a
night’s entertainment. That night we rented a
car from the Vogel Car Agency and were per-
sonally driven to the Gateway by PAUL “bound-
to-get-you-there-sometime” VOGEL. We arriv-
ed at the club around seven o’clock and were es-
corted to our table by LUCILLE SETZEN-
FAND, the hostess. The entertainment con-
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(pkofihjia^
sisted of the “3-X Cheerleaders”, BARBARA
REMMEN, CAROLE ENGLISH, and MAR-
GARET PORTER, doing the Cha-cha accomp-
anied by DAVE NESBITT at the piano. After
a very enjoyable evening, we were escorted to
our car by JIM SCHMID, and were driven home
to get ready for the exciting day ahead.”
“The next day we rose bright and early and
went out to the tennis court where we were sur-
prised to see WILEY McKINLEY giving ESTH-
ER HAYS some tennis instructions. After a
strenuous morning of tennis, we boarded our
plane and headed for New Orleans and the Mar-
di Gras.”
“Upon arriving we were very surprised with
the gala festivities of the Mardi Gras. We walked
down the street and bumped into REGE SO-
CASH dressed like a dragon. Then we saw
something that was supposed to resemble a
snake which turned out to be MARGARET
WOLFRAM, DON STAMM, and EVA TAY-
LOR. While we were walking up the street we
happened to spy the biggest and most beautiful
float of all on which we saw the queen, ARLENE
BAKER, and king, TOM BOGAN, with their
six attendants, SUE SLATER, BE'IT'Y SHORT,
PAT ROMAN, JUDY MERGANHAGEN, JA-
NICE FERGUSON, and GAY GRAHAM. That
night we went to the masquerade ball and saw
DICK MAXWELL dressed as the Chief of Po-
lice, (some law we must have around here), BOB
COX and DAN McQUEEN as the “Mighty Mid-
gets”, and NANCY VECCHARELLA, the Span-
ish dancer, singing “Lolita”. Next we saw the
terror of Highway 101, CHUCK KUSHNER,
racing around the room chasing Maybelline, bet-
ter known as JOYCE HENSELL.
“We said farewell to the Mardi Gras and
boarded our train for Bumble Bee, Arizona. The
conductor was REID MILLER, and the engi-
neer was CARL SCHMIDT. Since we had
one of the new jet-propelled trains, invented by
GERALD ENSM1NGER, we made the trip in
eight hours.”
“After making our residence at the Lazy MI IS
Ranch, we found out that BILL McAFEE was
its rough and tough proprietor. Everyone was
glad we had arrived in time for their rodeo. We
saw IIELAINE BALL there with one of her
prize steers, and who did we find riding it but
ED ARMSTRONG. We saw DONNA GEORTZ
riding her big palomino leading the parade fol-
owed by SHIRLEY CHRISTNER and SALLY
KENNEDY riding their twin chestnut horses.
Doing some fancy trick riding were NANCY
KIRBY and MARTHA MERCER. Our atten-
tion was then attracted to an arena where RUSS
HACKETT was seen roping a wild steer. After
this exciting event a bull fight was scheduled
with “Wild” BILL B1ERAU, the famous mata-
dor, fighting Ferdinand the Bull. He seemed
to have run into some difficulty so GAY “ever
ready” HARTUNG took over with his crazy
mixed-up clown antics. Being interested in rid-
ing we decided to take some riding lessons. Giv-
ing instructions to the dudes were LOIS JEAN
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(JLclaa. (phophsiap
HILGERT, SHIRLEY COLE, and JUDY COL-
LINS, To our surprise we saw them teaching
EVELYN STEEB, ROBERTA MYERS, and
GLADYS RAPE. Since we were from way out
east our names appeared in the society column
of the “Desert Star”. We were amazed to find
BILL WEIGAND as the editor and MARY
RUHL, as society column writer.”
“On our return trip by plane to New York
we stopped at Washington D.C., our nation’s
capitol. Who should we find resting comfortably
in the President’s chair but LYN-baby WALT-
ERS. Serving as the “first lady” was JOAN TIN-
DALL. The President’s secretary turned out to
be JOYCE MASLOWSKY. Among the mem-
bers of the Cabinet were ALICE COVENTRY
and NANCY DIERDORF. The head of the
treasury department was HARRY LAWTHER.
Now we know where all of our money is going.”
“We were going down Pennsylvania Avenue
when we were stopped by that law abiding
peace officer, BILL BAIR. When he recog-
nized us as fellow classmates he said he would
take us on a tour of this great city. First we
went to see the Washington Monument. After
a fine view of the city we started to walk down
the stairway, instead of using the elevator. We
happened to run into AUDREY DANNER and
JOYCE KEIFER who were on their vacations
from teaching. After leaving the monument we
got into our car. Just out of curiosity, we turned
on our radio and heard the familiar voice of
RONALD BLACK giving the latest news of the
day. He related the facts about CAROLYN
JOHNSON trying to get elected as the first wo-
man president. Her running mate was DONNA
LEONBURG. Suddenly, our attention was
brought to a billboard on which was advertised
the coming event of the world heavy-weight
championship bout between HARRY BRAT-
CHIE and LOWRY LEONBURG.”
“After a very exciting trip we returned to
Mars High School to see how things had pro-
gressed. To our surprise we found that CAROL
CASHDOLLAR was the principal of the high
school. She was daily assisted by her private
secretary CORINNE BERNARDINA. The prin-
cipal took us on inspection of our Alma Mater.
We found DONNA McCANDLESS teaching
French, CONNIE FARRELL teaching music,
and PHYLIS KING teaching history. To our
amazement they had installed elevators donated
by the successful businessman BILL VAUGH-
AN.”
“We took a walk down the Main Street of
Mars past JANICE OSWALD’S beauty salon to
the Mars Theater. Advertised outside the thea-
ter, on the billboard, were Casanova JACK
McKINNEY, playing the leading role with “Gla-
mor Girl” DOT FOCAL and “Little Perky”
MARY CHATARY in “The Eternal Triangle”.”
“We left the city of Mars and headed for New
York with many pleasant memories of our ex-
tensive trip.”
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1. Singer. 2. The Lineup. 3. Three’s a Crowd. 4. Pajama Game. 5. Dot. 6. Dancer.
7. Remember. 8. Sandy. 9. Bed-Time Story. 10. Little Girls. 11. More Little Girls.
12. Two Feet. 13. Young Ones. 14. Big Noise. 15. Carol. 16. Remember. 17. Long
Ago. 12. Friends. 19. Nancy. 20. Sleep Tight. 21. Cover Up. 22. Same Singer.
23. Eva. 24. Maggie. 25. Where’s the Bus?
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45
QiLnitfiA.
First Row: B. Aiken, M. Bender, C. Bosancic, J. Connors, C. Diekey, B. Fctterhoff. Second
Row: F. Aiken, B. Burger, E. Boyl, J. Coventry, C. Dowling, N. Fisher.
First Row: D. Bailey, E. Biondo, B. Broxton, J. Crawford, L. Drew, B. Frazer. Second Row:
B. Bair, P. Boggs, M, Buhl, D. Datt, J. Eddinger, F. Freeman. Third Row: J. Barr, J. Borland
R. Cole, J. Davenport, II. Evans, D. Fusca. (Fourth Row: M. Bates, J. Bosack, M. Collier,
T. Davis, L. Ferguson, B. Goerman.
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Row One: M. Coliat, L. Gcortz, R. Hendricks, L. Hopper, J. Kalb, T. Koah.
Row Two: J. Govan, S. Hackney, C. Henn', J. Hubal, J. Kaufman, C. Kocher.
Row Three: R. Groom, J. Hanley, C. Hepler, D. Hudson, B. Kiel, M. Kristian.
Row Four: R. Grossman, N. Hanna, J. Hessler, J. Huffman, C. Kiley, C. Lconburg.
Row One: A. Grove, J. Harris, T. Hitt, B. Johnson, G. Kanal, J. Limeheck.
Row Two: B. Gumm, R. Kendrickes D. Hackenberry, N. Jonnet, C. Kirby, N. Lieky.
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QirnuhL.
Row One: D. Loskotch, D. McClain, K. Minor, A. Nichols, M. Peficrinan, J. Proie.
Row Two: J. Loskosh, J. McDonald, J. Momeyer, J. Nieson, T. Pefferman, D. Purvis.
Row One: C. Luffy, T. McElory, D. Moyery, M. Nolan, J. Perry, K. Rieinenschnider.
Row Two: \V. Mahoney, E. McFarland, j. Monson, J. Nowaski, G. Poclchcr, A. Rodgers.
Row Three: E. McAlpine, B. Migalic, C. Neithcrcoat, F. O. Connor, A. Polena, C. Santa Casa,
Row Four; B. Candless, C. Mincer, M. Nelson, B. O’Toole, J. Powers, C. Sauer.
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First Row: S. Schell. S. Shepard, S. Sontag, F. Staweck, C. Volz.
Second Row: M. Schmidt, M. Skraber, D. Spangerburg, P.
Stoupe, R. Waring.
First Row: S. Seabrooke, D. Smith. M. Staley, E. Taylor, J.
Wheeler; Second Row: T Shaw, K. Soerglc, W. Staley, J.
Theiss, S. Wheeler; Third Row: R. Sherwood, R. Sommer,
L. Stamm, M. Truver, A. Whitaker.
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1. Lecture 2. Study 3. Upholstery Shop 4. Shop 5. Music 6. Change
Classes
7. Coing Home 8. Study Hall 9. Sew 10. Bull S 11. Pep Rally
12 Sliderule-Expert 13. Typist Three 14. Library 15. Year Book Work?
16. We March 17. Wad De Say 18. Head
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iss McDanel,
3: B. Aiken,
JUNIOR PLAY
Row 1: C. Kiley, 'I'. Koah, J. O’Toole, B. McCandlVss, J.Z
M. Staley, J. Monson, J. Hessler, K. RiemenscJinainer* J.V
P. Boggs, M. Buhl. J. McDonald, D. Spangehbmtef P. Ijjel,
JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS
Pres., T. Koah; Vice Pres., M. Bates;
Boggs; Treas., B. Johnson.
The Junior Class Play, “Don't Take My Pen-
ny,’ was a three-act play performed on Decem-
ber 2 and 3. It was directed by Miss McDanel
and assisted by Janet Coventry.
Penny, a young girl of sixteen, wants to go to
Hollywood. Her boyfriend, Kerry and his pal,
Greg, try to stop her. Greg’s crazy schemes
cause confusion and are hilarious.
Sally, a maid who was once a child star, also
wants to go to Hollywood; but she falls in love
with Mark, Penny’s brother.
With Gram’s help everything works out all
right. Penny stays to marry Kerry someday,
and Sally stays to marry Mark. Mavis, Penny’s
older sister, who had been working at a radio
station, gets a part and goes to Hollywood.
With the help of all the committees, the play
was a success.
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Sec., P.
SjopJwmtfisi, CLciMl.
The Sophomore Class this year spon-
sored a movie, “Islands in the Sky”, on De-
cember 8 at the Mars Theater.
This year the class was divided into
five rooms, I, J, II, Sh.I, and Sh.II. The
teachers for these rooms were Mr. Bennis,
Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Wilkenson, Mr. Bar-
rett, and Mr. Danser.
Members of the class were active in
band, chorus, clubs, football, and basket-
ball.
E. McCormick, V.P., Jim Garber, Pres., F. Griest,
Treas., M. Selling, Sec. (not pictured).

First Row: V. Hiles, R. Kuba, K. Nagel, M. Miles, M. Hart, C. Neil, K. ..
Second Row: P. Ruhl, L. Danner, M. Bastian, P. Kramer, J. Ryan, C. JonneJ.^Qr- CorrtnS,
E. Duncan, A Ekel.
Third Row: P. McMurdo, A. Keefer, V. Craig, J. Straziar, J. Irwin, F. Kozakurski, Ar ATf;
T. Beals, J. Gurcak, M. Quaily.
Fourth Row: A. Scheller, A. McCormick, R. Reader, D. Moore, G. Kennedy, C. Crosky,
B. Thielman, R. Kraus, C. Curry, L. Kosher.
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First Row: J. Betcher, S. Oskin, J. Gregory, B. Stilt, E. Grey. N. Kcnnihan, M. Schlag, M. Crosby, N. Zollner,
A. Walters. Second Row: F. Lauran, C. Woodward, J. Hart, G. Anderson, R. Hudson, L. Herr, M. Ferguson,
B. Flctchei, B, Layton, B. LotZbire. Third Row: J. Deitz, R. Lindsey, E. Knurakowski, F. Forrey, D. Reider,
L. Roberts, J. Garber, C. Boshell, D. Woodward, D. Dicky. Fourth Row: D. McClain, F. Appleton, J. Christ,
M. Sullivan, E. Ilillcn, S. Wright, G. Colton, J. Lennon, S. Dash, D. Keck.
First Row: C. Smith, E. Huffman, D. Hetrick, G. Love, B. Schellhaus, J. Hicks, M. Burford, F. Buzzard, M.
MiCicco. Second Row: E. Martin, R. Pauls, S. Guiste, C. Morrison, J. Knobloch, A. Rush, S. Hutchison, L.
Batykefer, B. Snow. Third Row: E. Stone, G. Mutzig, C. Fritz, B. Jones, B. Kelly, M. Darison, G. Fowler,
T. Borland, B. Sheare. Fourth Row: B. Taylor, J. Lee, F. Griest, K. Harbush, W. Kelly, G. Kuhn, D. Neibar,
H. Sims.
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Row 1: N. Smith, P. Keifer, W Edwards, M. Borland, B. Bramn, R. Coon, M. Arnold, M. Crununy, 1). Mills,
M. Hanlin. Row 2: B. Beattie, P. Andrews, E. Fuhr. E. Porter, C. Nebel, G. Hohmann, J Smeltzer, J Len-
owski, K. Fingel, D. Strickler. Row 3: D. Meyer, J. Lawther, W. Armstrong, F. Kratz, J. Shaw, R. Kennedy,
B. Billinger, P. Kennedy, O. Mintcer. Row 4: K. Purvis, E. McCormick, B. Evers.
Row 1: N. Swindemian, M. Mitchell, N. Kennedy, B. Hawn, S. Ball, P. Richetts, M. Weimann, M. I hayler, J.
Bane. Row 2: B. Davis, N. Harrigan, M. Elliot, J. Keener, D. Santaro, V. Jeffery, J. Charles, G. Shilling, C.
Sheridan. Row 3: R. Krall, D. Wyeth, B. Wagle, G. Winter. C. McKee, M. Marshall, B. Crico, P. Pearce, J.
Cole Row 4: R. Eddinger, D. Parr, M. Yeager, N. Rogers, II. Shiver, D. Datt. L. Glanc, R. Biondo, S. Dull.

CHEERLEADERS
M. Porter, C. English, B. Rein
men, A. Magee
Although there were only four cheerleaders this year, they certainly kept
the crowds yelling. All lour are seniors and will be replaced by six junior varsity
cheerleaders: Judy Lemchak. Lilie Ann Ferguson, Sally Hackney — juniors; and
Judy Smelscer. Linda Batykefer, Nancy Harrigan — sophomores.
This year the girls decided they didn't need a leader and got along very
well without one. In order to make money for sweaters they sold programs at
the basketball games and tickets for a dance held in the school auditorium.
Much credit is to be given to our “rah rah" gals, and we hope next year’s
cheerleaders will be as successful.
fiaAkotbalL
foach&A,
Mr. Danser, Mr. Girdwood,
Mrs. Miles
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BaAksdbalL
B. Gumm, T. Koah, R. Spangenburg, D. Wiegand, R. Socasb, L. Walters,
A. Evans, D. McQueen, E. Crosky.
JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL
B. Rigley, B. Adams, D. Darr, F. Kratz, J. Hart, B. Penny,
K. Rumble, B. Aiken, J. Davenport, B. Thielman
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S^JUOU.
1 & 10, Lynn Walters. 2 & 11, Regc Socash. 3 & 9, Russ Span-
genburg. 4 & 7, Dan McQueen. 5, Lloyd Green. 6 & 8,
Guff Wiegand.
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1. Higher. 2. Fans. 3. Shoot. 4. Pre-game practice. 5. Dandy Dick. 6. Jack Hardt.
7. Missed. 8. Jump. 9. Jim. 10. Carl. 11. Bob and George. 12. Go man go! 13. It's
in. 14. Fight. 15 We got it. 16. They got it. 17. Dick Fuscia. 18. Tim Koah.
19. Hal Evans. 20. Fans. 21. Bob Adams. 22. Bill Penny. 23. Bob Gumm. 24. Chuck
Croskey.
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1. Play Catch 2. It’s In. 3. Rebound. 4. Wann Up. 5. Looks Good. 6. Filed. 7. Where's
the ball? 8. Missed. 9. Gull. 10. Run. 11. Convict.
i*iB
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1. Big. 2. Dancing. 3. Get your lesson. 4 Cuttie. 5. Big Date. 6. Jump. 7. Little Brucie.
8. In the park. 9. Pay attention. 10. Spanish. 11. Little Tom. 12 English. 13. Love is ???.
14. Captain. 15. Ruff. 16. Science. 17. Spring. 18. Summer. 19. Get dressed. 20. Queens.
21. Jim. 22. Jo. 23. Eek. 24. Sweety. 25. Party. 26. Miss Americas. 27. Bad news.
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1. Hungry. 2. Working Hard. 3. Williams. 4 Monroe. 5. “Ug onions. 6. Wow. 7. Chain
Gang. 8. Sexy Rexy 9. Cold. 10. Legs? 11. What a Pair. 12. Sleepy 13. Too much Bull.
14. Mature. 15. Possibilities. 16. Buddies. 17 In Love. 18. Well. 19. Connie. 10. Cheer
Up. 21. When’s The Date? 22. Who’s Winning? 23. Juniors. 24. Easter. 25. Betty
26. Bruce. 27. Kay. 28. Before Came. 29 Christmas. 30. Guess Who. 31. Pat.
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Front Row — E. Hays, M. Coon, B. Short, J. Mergenhagcn, S. Slater. Back
Row — J. Theiss, D. Spangenburg, J. Tindall, N. Veccharella, R. Schneider,
M. Schmidt, M. Nolan.
5A41, (BaAksrtbalL
The girls’ basketball team was coached by Mrs. Miles. At
the beginning of the season they elected Betty Short captain
and Marion Coon co-captain.
This year there were nine seniors: Betty Short, Marion Coon,
Sue Slater, Judy Mergenhagcn, Nancy Veccharella, Joan Tindall,
Rexanne Schneider, Esther Hays, and Dorothy Meshanko, Man-
ager.
The other members of the team were Marion Schmidt, Don-
na Spangenburg, Judy Theiss, Marilyn Nolan, and Alice Rodgers,
Assistant Manager.
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I & 12, Betty Short. 2 & 19, Marion Coon. 3 & 9, Sue Slater. 4 & 17, Esther Hays.
5 & 10, Nancy Veccharella. 7 & 14, Joan Tindall. 8. Rexanne Scchneider. 10. Marilyn
Nolan. 12. Marion Schmidt. 15. Donna Spangenburg. 18. All the gang. 6 & 16, Judy
Margenhagcn.
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First Row: E. Cray,
M. Ferguson, A. Swin-
derman, J. Gregory,
A.    Walters, V. Jclf-
reys, Mrs, Roberts
Second Ro w: M.
Schlaug, M. Mitchell,
J. Riinel, M. McKus-
bey, M. Thayer, M.
Wienian, N. Kennedy,
L. Herr
Third Row: B. Still,
N. Kcnnihan, S. Ball,
N. Harrigan, C. Sher-
din, J. Charles, G.
Shilling, R Hudson,
J, Butcher
Fourth Row: D. Datt,
I. Christ, J. Garber,
J. Cole, C. McKee,
I. Hendricks, B. Lotz-
bire, J Hart, B. Wagle
flub J’Mndt. flub
The first project the club members undertook
was the selling of household cement. A hand-
some profit was made from this first project. A lot
of hard work was put into the biggest event of
the year—initiation. All who participated had
great fun.
Everyone enjoyed movies shown by Mrs.
Morris on Carthage. The party at the end of the
year was attended by all, and second year stu-
dents received gold pins for their achievements
in Latin.
The officers for this year were as follows:
President—James Garber, Vice President—Mar-
guerite Schlag, Secretary—Janice Charles, and
Treasurer—Joan Rime].
The French Club began its sixth year here
under the leadership of Miss Renison. ft consists
of eighteen members; fourteen are seniors, and
four are juniors.
The officers for this year are as follows: Presi-
dent—Russ Spangenburg, Secretary-Treasurer—
Barbara Johnson.
Plans were made for the annual initiation in
January.
First Row: D. Hudson.
H. Lawther, B. Gumm,
B.    Wood, R. Spangen-
burg, B. Reynolds, R So-
cash, A. Whitaker
Second Row: Miss Reni-
son, Mr. Ruhl, A. Coven-
try', L. Hilgert, B. John-
son, C. Johnson, P. Ro-
man, C. Farrell N. Vec-
charella, E. Hays, II. Ball
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Mr. Skacan
(b/iivsJv Education, JhtL (Dopst
This was a new course in our school this year
under the leadership of Mr. Skacan. We were
very happy to have this course and we hope that
we are now better drivers. The course consisted
of eight or more hours behind the wheel and
thirty or more hours in the classroom.
Each student had three chances to pass the
Pennsylvania state driving test after completing
the course.
This year the Senior Speech class put out a
new paper called “The Dope.” The paper is made
up of one sheet and contains all the latest events,
advertisements, and gossip of the school. It
comes off the press once a week and is enjoyed
by all of the student body.
Congratulations to the seniors and Mrs. Lat-
shaw for making the paper a success.
THE DOPE
Bow 1: S. Slater, II.
Ball, E. Hays, A Ma-
gee, M. Chatary, J.
Oswald, S. Cole, M.
Porter. Row 2: C.
Johnson, R. Schneider,
Miss Aloe, Mrs. Lat-
shaw, N. Veccharclla,
J. Mergcnhagen. Row
3: G. Ensminger, B.
Comstock, R. Black,
C.    Cashdollar, C. Far-
rell, C. Bcrnardina, G.
Wiegand, A. Coven-
try, D. McCandless.
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1. Betty, Lil & Moreen. 2. Sam & Marge. 3. That’s a toe. 4. Edie & Snazz. 5. Jean.
6. Shirley. 7. Bathing beauty. 8. Farmers. 9. What class? 10. Joan, Judy & Mary Ann.
11. Alice. 12. Joca. 13. All Pro Defensive Line. 14. Leaning post. 15. Duck & friend.
16. Jap fisherman. 17. Senior officers. 18. Real cat. 19. Kelly & Dave. 20. Little Donna.
21. Dancers. 22. Mother's helper. 23. Loafers. 24. Nancy on K. P. 25. Don’t cry.
26. Lynn. 27. Barb’s the cook. 28. It’s a tree. 29. Two wheels. 30. Study. 31. Rain-
ing Ester? 33. Yes, that’s snow. 33. Our David. 34. Break Joan. 35. Typists. 36.
Rare photo. 37. Kuni & gang. 38. Rehearsal.
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J'MAhmen^
First Row: P. Purvis, J. Kalmeyre, R. Shellhass, R. Scheiden, B. Adams, W. Peterson, H. Anderson, B White;
Second Row: K. Wakefield, S. McClymans, C. Farrell, B. Bauchman, R. Rose, G. Graham, B. Patch, G. Boyle.
Third Row: L. McMekcen, L. Edwards, P. Starr, S. Christonson, J. Beguer, K. Stirling, M. Feuey, N. Groom,
E. Duff, K. Osterling, K. Maxwell. Fourth Row: C. Seesc, M. Wilson, F. Hillman, B. Patten, M. Schmidt, N.
Harstill, J. Berger, J. Shaw, S. Peters, E. Moore, E. Creese.
First Row: N. Knowles, C. Stolen, P. Leonburg, K. Hickson, R. Kleber, V. Fetzer, G. Molinaro, N. Sharrcr, D.
Kinzer. Second Row: J. Hammond, B. Roberts, L. Bartley, 1. Gice, J. Engbarth, L. Roman, R. Easter, L. Fer-
guson, C. Hackney, V. Park. Third Row: J. Shields, D. Darr, L. Benton, B. Dayton, B. Thompson, B. Lichy,
B. Schuster, D. Carey, J. Boice, M. Loucks. Fourth Row: R. Schnidcr, J. Hoke, B. Penny, H. Houpt, F. Tobac,
R. Rose, J. Braun, M. Stauffer.
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J'AsL&hm&tL
First Bow: C. Kozik, D. Morrow, M. Skinner, G. Forsythe, L. Ruthowski, M. Fugh, D. Vollner, A. Chaise, R.
Patton. Second Row: W. Coleman, M. Brown, E. Blackburn, J. Eckenrode, E. Seese, L. Neison, L. Nowa-
kowski, R. Herb, T. Morin. Third Row: J. Kirby, \V. Smith, M. Henry, R. Grown, R. Ritter, A. Sherm, W.
Adams, D. Breckinridge, R. Koe, R. Czak, P. McKeon.
First Row: M. Wright, I. Relihan, C. Fyke, .A. Fuhr, S. Carney, C. Clark, S. Carney, W. Harbisn. Second Row:
R. Corian, B. Nemes, I. Burk. J. Blystone, L. Smith, P. Crockey, N. Webster. Third Row: R. Kanline, C. Fet-
terhoff, J. Gyger, J. Neithercoat, R. Jenerski, L. Enrich, W. Mahle. Fourth Row: A. Stewart, C. Carlsen, B.
Wynn, R. Morgan, IE Kuni, T. Blazanin, R. Finecey.
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J’Afi&hm&n,
Row One: J. Shaufl, J. Truver, J. Wier, D. Fester, B. Kuhnt, L. Cole, S. Foil, N. Shearer. Second Row: C. Jar-
rett, J. Ross, C. Wiles, S. Freeberg, G. Graner, M. McWilliams, II. Seraber, C. Fleck, Third Row: L. Hutzley,
W. Sontag, C. Venezia, K. Mastrilli, D. Schmit, R. Hariss, J. Ewing, F. Burk. Fourth Row: E. Davidson, R.
Thomas, C. Staley, G. Nichols, R. Zera, J. Pint, H. Peffennan, C. Theiss, L. Brennon.
First Row: B. Smith, G. Ellsworth, C. Walker, II. Kelly, G. Andrews, J. McClain, II. Gray, J. Sawer, B. Love,
B. Moon. Second Row: J. Klein, H. Kretzer, L. Heller, R. Zinkhan, I. Gurocak, C. Bollinger, C. Mas.irtis,
M. Hetrick, D. Wise, B. McKinney. Third Row: F. Augustine. C. Whitaker, D. Lond, J. Bair, R. Heginbot-
ham, J. Wright, D. Kraus, B. Hill, II. Clark, E. Bogan.
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FRESHMEN OFFICERS
B. Roberts, Sec., B. Penny, Pres., L. Ferguson, V. P.,
P. Purvis, Treas
The Freshmen Class adapted them-
selves to their new surroundings—the
auditorium—very well with Mr. Dow-
nie, Mr. Ebner, Mr. Holmok, and Mr.
Skacan in charge.
Officers were elected in the begin-
ning of the year. They were as fol-
lows: President—Bill Penny, Vice
President—Roberta Easter, Secretary—
Bev Roberts, Treasurer—Peggy Purvis,
and Student Council—Judy Ross.

This year’s Eighth Grade was di-
vided into three rooms—L, M, and N—
with Miss Standen, Mrs. Miles, and
Mr. Campbell as their home room
teachers.
Their activities have consisted of
several parties.
The class officers were as follows:
President—Dave Roberts, Vice Presi-
dent—Jim Davinson, Secretary—Bob
Smith, and Treasurer—Jim Bashline.
EIGHTH GRADE OFFICERS
B. Smith, Sec., D. Roberts, Pres., J. Davison, V. P.,
J. Bashline, Treas.
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fciqhih, fyiadst.
Row 1: P. McCandless, E. Mc-
Combs, B. Kennedy, S. Laird, 11.
Ebert, L. Raugh, J. Sheppc, M.
Borland, B. Prosky. Row 2: G.
Trover. D. Bower, A. Wieman,
D. Bolstridge, G. riel, N. Moss,
C. Ncibar. Row 3: J. Baker, S.
Minteer. D. Sheridan, T. Miller,
F. Wolf, J. Maier.
Row 1: J. McGrath, J. Cunning-
ham, J. Coventry, B. Vogel, B.
McDonald, D. Roberts, D. Coo-
per, R. Batykeefer, J. Davison.
Row 2: N. Davison, D. Kowley,
S. Mincer, D. Kennedy, L. Tro-
ver, J. Clark, P. Wiesert, D. Wolf.
Row 3: B. Kennedy, R. Peters, B.
Smith, J. Bashline, B. Hoke.
Row I: A. Shoupc, A. Urick, D.
Fletcher, G. Logan, B. Peterson,
W. Mitchel, J. Little, R. Miller,
B. Paga, D. Kennedy. Row 2: J.
Mincer, K. Laird, B. Davison, M.
Neel, B. Goist, S. Cooper, S.
Wharton, V. Hagen, C. Picffer, D.
McKinney, D. Sylvester.
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Sho’dhand.
Club
Row 1: S. Slater, B. Short,
M. Coon, E. Taylor,
E. Maier, M. Ruhl, S.
Kennedy, E. Lawther.
Row 2: R. Myers, J. Mcs-
lowsky, P. Wolfram, B.
LaForee, A. Magee, B.
Remmcn, S. Christner, D.
Lconburg, L. Stetzenfan
This year the Shorthand Club was made up
of twenty business students who worked very
hard, under the help and advice of Miss Aloe,
to raise money, by selling candy, so they could
take a trip to Pittsburgh to visit different com-
panies.
They also had a project, at Christmas time,
where they gave toys and clothing to a family
who were burned out of their home.
The club officers this year were as follows:
President—Eva Taylor, Secretary—Joyce Maslow-
sky, and Treasurer—Peggy Wolfram.
The Shorthand Club of “56” leaves wishing
next year’s club luck and success.
This year the Hall Patrol was made up of
fifteen senior boys who were picked from their
home rooms last year.
The boys have done a good job in keeping
order in the halls. We have to give them credit
even if they took the candy that we tried to
sneak past them between classes.
The Hall Patrol was under the leadership
of Mr. Downie.
Mall
(patAoL
Row 1: T. Bogan, J. Ens-
minger, B. Reynolds, II.
Lawther, B. McAffec
Row 2: R. Black, II. Bly-
stone, II. Bratchic, D.
Wiegand, R. Spangenburg
Row 3: D. McQueen, R.
Socash, W. Wiegand, A.
Kramer, B. Cox
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The Concert Band held its annual spring
show. They also played for the Junior Play,
May Day, and the Senior Play.
(bhunc WjajoiettsL.
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1. Big Eyes. 2. Funny. 3. Careful. 4. Little Jake. 5. Freshmen? 6. Dig that group.
7. Out Door Plumbing. 8. Who’s Who? 9. Lover Boy. 10. Just Right. 11. Legs. 12. Lovers.
13. Lone Ranger. 14. Girl Scouts. 15. Where’s Romeo?
t/judiu fcnASLmMsL
Under the direction of our music director, Nir. Ebner, the girls have done a
very good job. This year the ensemble consisted of twelve regular members and
six substitutes. The substitutes were Janet Coventry, Nancy Lickey, Annamary
Magee, Joy Monson, Roberta Myers, and Joan Proie. They were accompanied
by Carol Cashdollar.
The girls met at noon every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Arlene
Baker was their leader.
They took part in the Christmas program. “The Nativity,” in which they
sang “Rocking.” The group also took part in many social events in and around
Mars.
GIRLS ENSEMBLE
Row 1: A. Baker, M. Collier,
J. Hessler, E. Hays, C. Kocher,
J. McDonald. Row 2: C. Neith-
ercoat, M Staley, E. Boyle, P.
Roman, C. Cashdollar, C. Far-
rell, 11. Ball.
3-3. a.
Vocational Agriculture was started in Mars High School
eight years ago. The department has grown rapidly and is con-
tinuing to grow.
The F. F. A. chapter, the organization for and by Voca-
tional Agriculture students, serves to help boys to become better
leaders for the organization and for the society in which they
will live after high school.
When the F. F. A. first started in Mars, the boys only car-
ried one or two projects. Today boys in the same course are
carrying five or six projects. This will make the students better
prepared to enter farming when they leave high school.
This year we have added a new program to our regular
Agriculture program, we call it Junior Vocational Agriculture.
Through this program we hope to give boys in the eighth grades,
of Mars High School and Middlesex School, a pre-course training
in Agriculture and help them become established in a project
program.
The F. F. A. is under the leadership of Mr. Myer.
F. F. A.
Row 1: Mr. Myer, L. Green, J. Schmid, W. McKinley, C. Schmidt, B. Whitley, G. Hartung,
B. Boice, D. Datt. Row 2: R. Kraus, B. Grove, J. Govan, B. Hay, B. Mahoney, F. Aiken, R.
Grossman, W. Kennedy, R. Wagner. Row 3: R. Jones, F. Augustine, B. Hill, V. Kreniir, K.
Purvis, D. Wayner, R. Jones, B. Bollinger, O. Mintcer. Row 4: H. Kretzer, R. Zinkham, L.
Hellia, D. Lind, P. Kennedy, J. Fawcett, J. Gair, R. Stuart, Wright, Higenbothem, C. Whitaker.
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JUNIOR AGRICULTURE
Row 1: Mr. Meyer, J. McGrathy,
P. Apple, D. Fowler, J. Lees, A
Unich, L. Zweigert, B. Paga. Row
2: B. Kennedy, R. Peter, II. Ilut-
ichson, D. Collier, H. Thaymen,
R. Miller, A. Weimair, A. Shoup,
\V. Mitehell Row 3: D. Bouer,
T. Miller, F. Wolfe, J. Maier, D.
Kennedy, II. Croop, M. Miles, A.
Maier, W. Schulz. Row 4: J. Little,
B. Patterson, B. Hagens, M. Muska,
J. Smelscer, ]. Smith, W. Schenck,
R. Paga.
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BOYS VARSITY CLUB
Row 1: T. Koali. R. Spangen-
burg. Row 2: D. McQueen,
D. Hudson, R. Socash, J.
McFarland. D. Wieg-
and, Mr. Girdwood.
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The officers of the Boys Varsity Club this
year were as follows: President—Russ Spangen-
burg. Vice President—Guff Wiegand, and Secre-
tary-Treasurer—Rege Socash.
The club had a lot of new members this year
and they helped to get sweaters for the seniors.
The boys held a party at the end of the year.
Many thanks to Mr. Girdwood for being our
sponsor.
The Varsity Club consisted of twelve mem-
bers. The officers were: President—Betty Short,
Vice President—Marion Schmidt, Secretary-
Treasurer—Esther Hays.
The club worked very hard to earn money
to buy nine sweaters for the seniors. Congratula-
tions to the new members of the club and to
Mrs. Miles for being their sponsor.
GIRLS VARSITY CLUB
Row 1: N. Vcccharella, D.
Spangenburg, R. Schneider,
J. Theiss, M. Schmidt, Mrs.
Miles. Row 2: M. Molan,
D. Meshanko, J. Mergenha-
gen, M. Coon, S. Slater, B.
Short.
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Kathleen Aiken.......................................Teaching—St. Alphonsus
Patricia Altman............................................Howard Johnson’s
Nancy Augustine........................Secretary—Richland Township School
Robert Augustine.......................................Edinborough College
Jay Baxter....................................................Pitt University
Barbara Bender...........................................Household Finance
Bonnie Boggs...........................................U.S. Steel Company
Beverly Boggs.......................................Williams Co., Pittsburgh
Sarah Brannon....................................................Kaufman’s
Mary Bratcilie........................................Mellon Bank. Pittsburgh
Ann Brooker...........................................Slippery Rock College
Deanna Campbell........................................Grove City College
Catherine Cashdollar.....................................Mrs. Fred Nicholes
William Christner...................................Russell Supply Company
Dorothy Cooper..............................................Geneva College
Edward Datemasch....................................Penn State University
Mary Davenport...........................................Mt. Mercy College
Barbara Davison.........................................Mars National Bank
Claire Davies............................................Westminster College
Ralph Dowling.......................................................Home
Neal Davidson.......................................William Long Company
Kathleen Durno...........................................Allstate Insurance
Esther Eckel.............................................Suncrest Restaurant
Marlene Ehrhart......................................................Home
Margaret English.......................Pittsburgh Coke & Chemical Company
Wen dal 1 Evans..................................................Paratroopers
Edward Evers...................................................City Service
Daniel Farrell...................................................Farrell Fins
Georga Ferguson.......................................Westminster College
Luella Ferguson.............................Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh
Ejner Freeburgh.................................................Mars A & P
Raymond Foley.............................................Radiator Service
Iva Fuhr................................................Sanford Motors, Inc.
Kenneth Gordon................................Iron City Chemical Company
James Gray......................................Maryville College, Tennessee
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Marjorie Hanchett.....................................___________Home
Florence Hart......................................................Home
Barbara Hawkins..................................Mrs. Kenneth Fernstrom
Richard Henry.................................Natural Gas Company, Mars
Robert Hitt.......................................................Home
Dorothy Hoffman...............................................Secretary
Lenor Hofmann......................................Westminster College
Charles Hornyak.........................................Farming at home
Delores Huffman................................Nurses Training, Shadyside
Judith Inda...........................................Mt. Union College
Sarah Irwin...................................................Kaufman’s
Harold Kennedy.........................................Farming at home
David Kuntz...................................................Salesman
Robert Lamberson...................................W. J. Russ—Plumbing
Marlene Landstedt....................................People’s Natural Gas
Carol Leslie......................................................Home
Paul Lewis.............................................................................................Marines
Don Madl...................................................Mars A & P
Robert Marsh.....................................................Army
Wayne Mattern....................................................Army
Charles McCormick..............................All Air Products Company
William McCandless....................................Evans City Supply
Patricia McCandless......................Pennsylvania Floor Covering, Pitts.
James McFarland......................................Cornell University
Carol McKenzie..........................................Nurses Training
Marilyn McKee......................................Mrs. Louis Costella..
Patricia McKinney.....................................Howard Johnson’s
Charles Mills...........................................................................................Air Force
Dolores Mincer...................................................Home
Margaret Moody.........................................................................................Mrs. Peron
Hugh Moore.....................................W. J. Lumber—Wexford
Alethea Murphy..............................Teaching—Seton Hill College
Richard Nalepa..........................................B & O Railroad
William Neel............................................Porco’s Cleaners
Ronald Meithercoat.......................................Army Airborne
Joanne Nolan...................................Mrs. Edward Van Gorder
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James O Toole..............................................Porco’s Cleaners
Gail Papera..............................................Mt. Mercy College
Richard Papera.....................................Equitable Gas Company
Charles Pearce..........................................Pearce Turkey Farm
Robert Penny............................................Bucknell University
Barbara Powell Westminster College...
Edna Reader...........................North Pittsburgh Telephone Company
Carol Riemenschneider....................................Shadyside Hospital
Barbara Robertson.................................................Coppers
Joan Russo..................................................Premier Foods
Joseph Rutkowski..........................................Tri-State College
Carol Sable......................................Allegheny General Hospital
Sylvia Schafer.............................Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation
William Schmidt.............................................Army Airborne
Robert Schwan...............................................Ohio Turnpike
Mary Seabrooke......................................................Home
Carol Shearer.........................................Waynesburgh College
Shirley Shick...........................................Playtime Equipment
Barbara Silvester......................................................Home
David Sims...........................................................Home
Warren Shoop.......................................Wolverine Oil Company
Stella Smith......................................Allegheny General Hospital
Olive Stone.......................................Grant Building, Pittsburgh
Nancy Swinderman...................................Ben Franklin Insurance
Madelon Speer...........................................Grove City College
David Taylor...........................North Pittsburgh Telephone Company
George Thieleman........................Adams Township Road Construction
Audrey Vollmer..................................................Kaufman’s
Earl Wheeler.......................................National Fence Company
Barbara Wheeler.................................................Kaufman’s
Donald Wix..................................... Westminster College....
Herman Wolf..............................................Grove City College
Sandre Wood.............................................Allegheny College
Ernestine Worhatch...............................................Duquesne
Betty Zimmerman.............................................Westinghouse
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MIXED CHORUS
Row 1: Mr. Ebner, C. Kirby, A. Magee, N. Lichey, M. Truver, M. Collier, J. Momeyer, L. Stamm, T. Hitt,
I’. Mincer, P. Boggs, J. Kaufman, M. Buhl, M. Porter, J Ferguson, C. Leonburg, B. Mecalic. Row 2: S. Ken-
nedy, M. Goliat, J. Maslowsky, C. Henry, S. Slater, D. Meshanko, C. English, N. Hanna, S. Hackney. L. Fer-
guson. L. Drew, D. Hockenberry, C. Santa Casa, J. Borland, M. Bender, N. Fisher Row 3: D. Fogel, S. Cole,
M. Kristian, J. Pern’, G. Graham, J. Monson, S. Wheeler, C. Voltz, M. Skraber, B. Broxton, M. Nelson, B. Fet-
terhoff, J. Coventry, J. Crawford, D. Spangenburg. Row 4: E. Boyle, J. Collins, D. McCandless, C. Casbdollar,
J. Tindall, J. Hessler, S. Dietz, H. Ball, A. Rodger, C. Kocher, P. Stoup, D. Mowery, P Fiel, J. McDonald,
J. Proic. Row 5: M. Staley, C. Neithercoat, C. Boxancic, J. Theiss, D. Loskoch. M. Schmidt, B. Johnson.
C. Farrell, C. Johnson, N. Vcccharclla, M. Nolan, J. Huffman, C. Luffy. Row 6: W. Reynolds, W. Oesterling,
W. McCandless, L. McCandless, D. Hunson, R. O’Toole, J. Wheeler, B. Comstock, R. Berger, R. Summers.
R. Spangenburg. T. Koah, K. Riemenschneider, J. Davenport, B. Wood.
The Mixed Chorus was made up of eighty seniors
and juniors and was under the capable direction of Mr.
Ebner. The chorus was accompanied by Mary Ellen
Staley.
At Christmas time the chorus presented “The Na-
tivity” telling of the birth of Christ. The solo parts were
sung by Judy Lemchak, Mary Kristian, Bruce Comstock,
Russ Spangenburg, and Tim Koah. Practice for this per-
formance started in August, during vacation, and con-
tinued through December.
In the spring the chorus took part in the annual
band and choral concert which was a great success.
Many thanks to Mr. Ebner for the wonderful job he
has done this year.
Sojzhomo’yi,
tyjd&J (^ho’tuA,
The very capable Sophomore Girls’ Chorus was
under the direction of Mr. Ebner. All girls in the chorus
must be sophomores. The girls have worked hard to
make their music enjoyable and to bring pleasure to
those who hear them.
This year the chorus took part in the Christmas
program, “The Nativity,’’ and also in the annual band
and choral concert held in the spring.
We hope next years chorus will maintain the fine
rating these girls have earned.
SOPHOMORE CHORUS
Row 1: L. Batykefcr, C. Morrison, B. Snow, B. Stitt, E. Gray, L. Kohscr, D. Hetrick. Row 2: M. Schlag, L.
Herr, E. Stone, J. Remil, M. Mitchell, G. Love, J. Gregory, M. erguson. Row 3: M. Elliot, D. Santoro, B.
Hawn, S. Oskin, C. Fritz, C. Mutzig, M. Davis, J. Bane, M. Davison. Row 4: N. Kennedy, M. Wiemann, N.
Zollner, N. Swinderman, J. Keener, A. Walters, S. Ball, N. Kennihan.

1. Smilly. 2. Swimming. 3. Santa Clause. 4. Dressed Up. 5. What’s This? 6. Go To Sleep.
7. Winney Roast. Telling Jokes. 9. The Pres.

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SPANISH CLUB
Row 1: Miss McDanel,
D. Fogal, S. Dietz, N.
Dierdorf, J. Ferguson,
J. M er gen h a gen, A.
Baker, J, Oswald, J.
Tindall. Row 2: B.
©sterling, B. Coin-
stock, C. English, D.
Meshanko, J. Collins,
S. Cole, B. Wiegand,
D. McQueen. Row 3:
L. M c C a n d 1 e s s,
D. Hawkins, C. Kush-
ner, B. Bair, T. Bog-
an, B. M c A f e e, L.
Walters.
Senjio’i. Sfuzni&h, (flub..
“I Love Lucy,” a delightful and hilarious
comedy, was presented April 6 and 7, 1956 under
the direction of Mrs. Lois Latshaw.
The cast presented its interpretation of the
Ricardos’ various financial and home life prob-
lems with the ever-present eavesdropping Ethel
and landlord Fred.
Difficulties arose when Peggy (a neighbor
girl) decides she wants Ricky to take her to a
dance and Arthur decides he is in love with Lucy.
The Spanish Club consists of twenty-four
members. The club initiated fourteen new mem-
bers in January which gave them thirty-eight.
The officers for this year were as follows:
President—Dan McQueen, Vice President—Tom
Bogan, Secretary—Judy Mergenhagcn, and Treas-
urer-Bill Oesterling.
Plans were made for the Fiesta which was in
April.
Everyone in the club would like to thank
their teacher, Miss McDanel, for her leadership.
SENIOR PLAY
Row 1: C. Farrell, S. Dietz, N. Vcccharella,
J. Oswald, Mrs. Latshaw. Row 2: R. Socash,
B. Comstock, R. W h i t e 1 y, L. Walters,
C. Cashdollar. Row 3: A. Kramer, P. Roman,
B. Bierau.
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Special HulotpiaphA,
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1. Sea Sick. 2. Giggles. 3 Combing the Mop. 4. Get on some clothes. 5. Go to sleep.
6. Wake up. 7. Wonderful. 8. Get in. 9. It’s dark. 10. Don't read that. 11 Bored.
12. Night time. 13. Unpacking. 14 Pick up. 15. You're peeking Little Russ. IS. Day
dreaming. 17. Little Guff. 18. Little Jan. 19. In Love. 20. Smile.
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Tlfiw J hip-
Last year the junior class took a three day
trip to New York City. This was the second trip
to New York by Mars High students.
We departed from Pittsburgh by train and
traveled all night. Everyone was so excited the
first night that no one got any sleep. We reached
New York in the morning and registered in the
Governor Clinton Hotel. While in New York
City, we had most of our meals at Child’s Res-
taurant.
We took a complete tour of the New York
Times Building where we saw how the news-
papers are made. The New York Times is the
biggest newspaper in the world. Their motto is
that they print only the news that is fit to print.
We went through the teletype room where news
comes in from all over the world. They have
their own radio station WQXR which plays only
music.
We took a three hour lectured yacht cruise
around Manhattan. We passed near the Statue
of Liberty with its beautiful coat of green. Sur-
prisingly no one got seasick on the cruise. We
were amazed to see how small our boat was
compared to the liner U.S.S. United States, which
was docked along the wharf.
We went on lectured tours through the
Rockefeller Center where all the buildings are
connected with underground passages and the
United Nations Building where a lot of the im-
portant decisions of our country are made. In
the Empire State Building we were taken to the
observation tower from which we could see most
of New York City.
We took a bus ride through lower New York
and later walked through China Town. While in
China Town we went into a souvenir shop, but
strangely, everything was made in Japan. We
were surprised to see that the Chinese lived in
a completely different surrounding than the
neighboring New Yorkers.
At the Radio City Music Hall wc were enter-
tained by the Radio City Concert Orchestra and
a stage play which featured the famous Rockettes
dancing girls. We later saw a movie there en-
titled “Love Me or Leave Me” with Doris Day
and James Cagney.
A few brave students decided to take a sub-
way ride and everyone was surprised to see them
back the same day. On our evening off we trav-
eled around to see New York City at night. There
are so many movies in New York that it is hard
to decide which one to attend.
On our last night in New York City we went
to a radio show by taxicab. Those poor taxies!
They will never be the same again, since seven
or eight students jumped out of each one. We
arrived at the radio studio and saw The Disc-
Derby, a record program where the visiting star
was Johnny Applewhite. Every one received a
free record before they left the show.
On our way to the Pennsylvania station to
catch our train home, a few students seemed to
have gotten misplaced. “Can you imagine those
poor New Yorkers with a group of Mars students
at large.” When train time came all students were
accounted for, strangely enough.
We departed from New York City at night
leaving a lot of thankful New Yorkers behind.
Oh, those poor bus drivers and lecture guides!
We arrived at Pittsburgh in the morning and
boarded Harmony buses for Mars. It was funny
how everyone was so quiet on the way home.
After a few days of rest we were as good as new
and began thinking of all the fun we had in good
old New York City.
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1. Fleas. 2. Now. 3. Wienie Roast. 4. Study Hall. 5. Kick Off. 6. Invations. 7. Dan
Boone. 8. Who’s Sleeping? 9. Step High.
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1. Burma Shave. 2. Studying. 3. What’s this? 4. Goin’ Fishin’. 5. Beauty. 6. Hot Rod.
7. Learning. 8. Using your head. 9. Field Trip. 10. The Brains. 11. Sewing Circle. 12. Play
Practice. 13. Going Home.
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Row 1: E. Taylor, M Ruhl, B. Renimen, A. Magee, J. Maslowsky,
A. Coventry. Row 2: J. Collins, N. Dierdorf, P. Roman, L. Ililgert,
C Cashdollar, Row 3: B. Wood, R. Spangenburg, R. Socash, C. Farrell.
TlaiiontzL Jtono’i. Society.
The National Honor Society was organized in February. It
consists of fifteen members. To be accepted in the N.II.S. one
must have maintained at least a B average through high school.
The officers elected were as follows: President—Rege Socash,
Vice President—Pat Roman, Secretary—Carol Cashdollar, Treas-
urer—Russ Spangenburg.
The top five in the N.II.S. were as follows: Regis Socash was
Valedictorian, Nancy Dierdorf was Salutatorian, Annamary Ma-
gee was third, William Wood was fourth, and Russell Spangen-
burg was fifth.
The 1956 Planet wishes to congratulate all those in the Na-
tional Honor Society. Best of luck in your future, and here’s
hoping it will be a big success.
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The Planet Staff, under the capable supervision of Mr. C. P.
Barrett, has worked diligently to produce a successful yearbook.
The staff is made up of seniors who were chosen early in the fall.
The whole staff worked together in evening meetings and
the writers, who were Bill Bierau, Judy Collins, Annamary Magee,
Bill McAfee, and Guff Wiegand, worked during school under the
supervision of Miss McDanel.
The publication was partially financed by advertisements
which were obtained by canvassing the district.
Everyone was kept working in order to get all the material
necessary for the annual year book. Among those working con-
stantly were the calendar editor and the alumni editor. The class
will and the class prophecy took a lot of thought.
We, the Planet Staff of Mars High School, proudly present
the “Planet” of 1956 to you, the students.
PLANET STAFF
Bow 1: B. Reinmen, J. Maslowsky, J. Collins, M. Ruhl, A. Magee, B. Hays,
M. Coon. Row 2: R. Spangenburg, G. Wiegand, B. Bierau, B. McAfee,
B. Wiegand.
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SriwoL fafcindaA.
SEPTEMBER
7    School begins—Those 3 months sine flew by!
12    Underclassmen pictures taken—“But 1 always grin this way."
13    First issue of The Dope.
16    Lost opener to Union—20 to 0—Guff Wiegand chosen loot-
ball captain.
20    Melvin Ehrin—piano artist—“no candelabra either."
24 Lost game to Sharpsville, 13-0.
27    Band attends concert of Navy Band. Connie Farrell played
flute at concert.
29    Another loss to Darlington, 14-13. “We’re still with you boys!"
OCTOBER
S    West Deer downs Mars 35-13.
10 General Motors Assembly program. Swish! . . . there goes
that jet!
11 Applications for C.A.A. issued.
13 Planet staff canvass for ads.
14    Coach Dancer leads team to VICTORY over EVANS CITY.
26-15.
19    Driving classes begin. No casualties yet . . . but Mr. Skacan
sure turns a funny shade of green.
21    Day off! Lost close game to Zelie.
25 Panel from Mars discuss farm-city week at Kiwanis.
27 Farce Comedy in assembly, "Girls . . . Have you got IT?"
29 Lost to Freedom, 18-6.
31 G.A.A. members announced . . .
NOVEMBER
4    Half day of school . . . time off for good behavior.
5    High School Day at Pitt vs. West Virginia game.
8    Seniors busy selling tooth brushes and bunny fur articles.
10 Small size report cards issued.
11 Armistice Day Vacation. Mars Band leads parade at Butler
16    Speech Club visits various schools and gets some interesting
comparisons.
17    Latin Club initiation . . .
2-3 G.A.A. Dance . . . “Autumn Fantasy." Football queen
crowned.
24 “No I’m not just getting up Ma, I’m just going to bed!
29 Basketball season opens . . . Mars wins over Zelie.
DECEMBER
2    & 3 Junior Class Play . . . “Don’t Take My Penny.”
5 Drivers class gets ’56 Ford . . .
6    Lost game to Penn.
7    Bob Wood, cartoonist, entertains at chapel.
8    Sophomores sponsor movie . . . “Island in the Sky" . . .
9    Three cheers for Harry, he got his hair cut, “and those long
curls were so pretty!” Mars downs Zelie again.
11 Chorus Christmas Program . . . “The Nativity” . . .
13 Lost game to Etna.
15    Mars beats Evans City! Senior pictures returned . . .
20    Juniors sponsor Jay Michael Hop. Go, Go, Go! Daddy-O.
21    Band Party . . . “how are you fixed for blades, Eb?”
22    Christmas Chapel. Judy Hessler announced as May Queen
25 Gee, all I got was ashes.
30    Lost to Hampton.
JANUARY
1    Happy New Year.
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3    Lost game to Rochester.
4    School re-opens . . . Back to the ol’ grind.
5    Senior play tryouts . . . Budding young Sara Bernharts!
10    Freedom downs Mars . . . “Come on boys!”
13 Friday the 13th . . . I’d better crawl in a hole!
17    Rehearsals begin for “I Love Lucy!”
18    Spanish Club initiation.
20 Glass blower entertains at assembly.
27 All school prom.
31    Representative from Lake Erie College speaks to Speech
Class.
FEBRUARY
2    Chapel Program . . . gun collection.
9    Freshman movie . . . “Fort Apache.”
10    Mr. Barrett leaves Mars.
17 Planets down New Brighton in thriller.
21 Bill Eythe visits Alma Mater . . .
22    Representative from Pinkerton talks to senior girls.
24 Band Concert . . . Man, Dig those cool kats and their version
of “Dry Bones.”
28    Representative from Mount Mercy College speaks to senior
girls. Faculty game . . . Oh, what legs!!!
29    Leap Day . . . Sign in senior room—“Beware of low leaping
girls today!!! “Girls played game with Hampton ...
MARCH
1 March comes in like a lamb.
7    Chapel program.
8    Boys basketball tournament starts at Westminster.
9    Day after yesterday.
16    Choral Concert.
21 Spring has sprung!!!
23    District contests.
29 School lets out at 2:30 for Easter vacation.
APRIL
6    Senior class presents—“I Love Lucy.”
7    Second night of play.
9 One Freshman lost since September finally makes it to first
period class.
14 Spanish Club Fiesta . . . Es muy bonita! Si!
24    Chapel program.
26, 27, 28 State contests.
MAY
4, 5 May Day . . . Didn’t our queens look beautiful?
10    Gee seniors, only a few more weeks of school.
18    Senior Prom.
20 Baccalaureate.
21 Seniors receive yearbooks.
23    Senior exams . . . Poor underclassmen are missing these big
fat tests.
25    Commencement . . . One senior boy to another—“How come
all the girls are crying?”
29 Underclassmen get yearbooks.
30    Memorial Day ... No School.
JUNE
5 Cards out.
5 School dismisses for Summer vacation.
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COMPLIMENTS
OF
CITIZENS
NATIONAL BANK
EVANS CITY, PENNSYLVANIA
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MATHIES AUCTION SALE
Wexford, Pa.
Rt. 19 Perry Highway
WE 5-2470
Compliments of
FRANKS’ MARKET
Route 8
THE HUB
Men’s and Boy’s
CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS
Butler Pennsylvania
BOWE BROTHERS
FRIGIDA1RE
Sales & Service
Tappan Ranges
Maytag & Easy Washers
TELEVISION
Hilltop 3-1136
Compliments of
NORRIS MARKET
and NURSERY
Cooperstown, Pennsylvania
Twinbrook 8-2732
FRIGID LOCKER COMPANY
Route 8 Allison Park
Ji mile South of Turnpike Interchange
Hilltop 3-3076
“HOUSE OF GIFTS’’
K Mile North of Cooperstown, Rt. 8
Infants Wear—Costume Jewelry—Chrome
and Aluminum Giftware—Hobbycraft
and Toys—Lamps and Clocks
Lingerie and Hosiery
Phone TWINBROOK 8-2830
C. H. PENNY
Mars, Pa. Zelienople, Pa.
BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES
HARDWARE
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A. B. MANN COMPANY
251 S. Main Street
Butler Pennsylvania
Quick Repairs and Replacements
McCARREN’S
QUALITY CLOTHES
For the Men and Young Men
136 E. Main Street Butler, Penna.
Telephone 75-200
Compliments of
LIL COW DINETTE
Home Made Ice Cream
Large Hamburgers
Intersection of Route 19—Warrendale
TERRACE DRIVE IN
Famous for Chicken-in-a-Basket
Two Locations
6    Miles North on Route 8
3    Miles South on Route 8
R. D. 5, 6 Butler, Pa.
Phone 7-9918 or 26-133
Compliments
FISHBURN’S PHARMACY
PRESCRIPTIONS
200 S. Main St. Zelienople
Phone: Zel. 300 Night 161
ED. SPITHALER
236 E. Main Street
Evans City, Pa.
OSKIN’S MIDWAY
GARAGE & SERVICE
Route 8
Compliments of
JOHNNY UTZ
Your Life Insurance Underwriter
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PENNSYLVANIA
SCHOOL
OF BUSINESS
“Specialists in Business Training’
233 South Main Street Butler, Pa.
Telephone 35-330
Compliments of
PETERMAN
BEVERAGE CO.
Zelienople, Pa.
Compliments of
SUNCREST SERVICE
Suncrest Service Is Friendly Service
Route 8 Nixon 3662
JOHN L. FRIEDRICH
FLOOR COVERINGS
Westmore 5-2370
Perry Highway, R. D. 1 Wexford, Pa.
VIOLA’S SHOPPING CENTER
“Where your dollar has more cents”
Wexford, Pa.
Fruits — Groceries — Baked Goods
Fresh Meats — Frozen Foods
Westmore 5-4715
Compliments of
WOODS HOME SUPPLY
Phone 141 Zelienople, Pa.
Complete Line of Furniture
Frigidaire and Maytag Appliances
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TREFRY ENGINEERING
BUTLER, PA.
Designers of the
FAWN TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DAVIS FURNITURE CO.
127-129 West Jefferson Street
Butler, Pennsylvania
Headquarters for Homemakers
BRATCHIE SERVICE STATION
PITTSBURGH STREET
Texaco Gas and Oil
TIRES - BATTERIES - ACCESSORIES
Havoline Oil Marfak Lubrication
NA 5-7470
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PAUL KIRKPATRICK
SPORTING GOODS - LUGGAGE
Butler
Pennsylvania
Best of Luck to the
Senior Class
from
WILLEES
THE EDWARD DAMBACH CO.
LUMBER - MILL WORK
Evans City Harmony
KING’S DAIRY STORES
Our Own Make Ice Cream
Route 8 at Wildwood Road
John H. King Hunter 6-7888
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PINE VALLEY
Every Day is Class Day
at
Pine Valley Alumni Room
CONGRATULATIONS, SENIORS
Phone: Forest 4-7660
TREBRON SALES COMPANY
Standard Bantam Riding Tractors
Every Attachment for Lawn or Garden
“Ride While You Work”
R. D. No. 1, Valencia, Pa. Phone: Hilltop 3-1596
HAWKS BROS. CLEANERS
QUALITY CLEANING
Evans City 3221 Evans City, Pa.
JOHN HONSE CO.
Butler’s Finest Furniture Store
Butler, Pennsylvania
Phone 4-707
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Dale Walters
RICHLAND RESTAURANT
Our Sunday Dinner Specialty
“Tender Fried” Nature Spring Chicken
Also Delicious Steaks — Spaghetti — Waffles
TROUTMAN’S
Make Our Store Your Shopping Headquarters
In Butler
FOR BETTER VALUES ALWAYS
WALTER’S FUNERAL HOME
Adrian D. Walters
Phone: Mars 5-2400
Mars, Pennsylvania
Ambulance Service
PAUL & ANN’S DRIVE INN
Route 8 — Cooperstown
Chicken in the Basket
and
Tasty Sandwiches
Paul and Ann Papera
Twinbrook 8-9219
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NORTH PITTSBURGH TELEPHONE
COMPANY
Manufacturers of
Step-Saver Kitchens and Vani-Laus
WILLIAM SCHENCK & COMPANY
INC.
EVANS CITY, PENNSYLVANIA
Evans City 3880
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Compliments of
TWIN WILLOWS PARK
Swimming — Skating — Dancing
Picnics — Cottages
Twin Brook 8-2407 Valencia. Pa.
Rt. 8, Midway between Etna & Butler
ALBERT K. McKEE, Owner
RELIABLE FURNITURE
Butler, Pa.
COMPLETE HOME FURNISHINGS
212-214 South Main Street
Butler 75702
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Compliments of
McDonald funeral home
AMBULANCE SERVICE
MARS PENNSYLVANIA
National 7-3381
Six Convenient Offices in Butler County
Butler Saxonburg
Chicora Lyndora
Harrisville Zelienople
MELLON NATIONAL BANK
AND TRUST COMPANY
Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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HALSTEAD AND MITCHELL
ZELIENOPLE
PENNSYLVANIA
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
COMPONENTS,
COOLING TOWERS AND CONDENSORS
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McCARREN’S    JOHN L. FRIEDRICH
QUALITY CLOTHES For the Men and Young Men    FLOOR COVERINGS
136 E. Main Street Butler, Pa.    Westinore 5-2370
Telephone 75-200    Perry Highway, R. D. 1 Wexford, Pa.
Compliments of    Compliments
WOODS HOME SUPPLY    FISHBURN’S PHARMACY PRESCRIPTIONS
Phone 141 Zelienople, Pa.    200 S. Main St. Zelienople
Complete Line of Furniture Frigidaire and Maytag Appliances    Phone: Zel. 300 Night 161
Compliments of    VIOLA’S SHOPPING CENTER “Where Your Dollar Has More Cents”
SUNCREST SERVICE    WEXFORD, PA.
Suncrest Service Is Friendly Service    Fruits — Groceries — Baked Goods Fresh Meats — Frozen Foods
Route 8 Nixon 3662    Westmore 5-4715
MARBURGER FARM DAIRY    WOOD’S HOME SUPPLY
A. C. Marburger, Owner    “2 Locations”
Complete Line of Dairy Products    Phone 141 Zelienople, Pa. FURNITURE
Phone 3872 - 3875    Frigidaire — Hamilton — Maytag
Evans City, Pa. R. D. 2    Call for Evening Appointments
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Compliments of    MATHIES AUCTION SALE
NORRIS MARKET AND NURSERY    Wexford, Pa.
Cooperstown Pennsylvania    Rt. 19 Perry Highway
Twinbrook 8-2732    WE 5-2470 TAPER’S JEWELRY
EDDIE HARTNERS HOTEL    Your Jeweler
Banquets and Private Parties    DIAMONDS, WATCHES 102 North Main Street
Phone: PR 6-2341    Butler, Pa.
HABERLEIN’S SERVICE STATION    Compliments of LIL COW DINETTE
Sunoco Gas and Oil
A to Z Lubrication    Home Made Ice Cream Large Hamburgers
Route 8 at Penna. Turnpike Int.    Intersection of Route 19 — Warrendale
Compliments of    ED. SPITHALER
JOHNNY UTZ    236 E. Main Street
Your Life Insurance Underwriter    Evans City, Penna.
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KENMORE BEAUTY SHOPPE
Every Beauty Service
245 S. Main St. Butler, Pa.
Phone 26100
DR. RICHARD W. THAYER
OPTOMETRIST
Mars, Pa.
Eyes Examined by Appointment
NA 5-1999
Compliments of
SUNOCO JIM
(Jim Cunningham)
SUNOCO SERVICE STATION
Route 19 Wexford
Compliments of
KELLY-WEEKS INN
(Formerly Convict Inn)
EBERHARDT’S DINER
FINE FOODS
Lunches — Dinners
Perry Highway Wexford, Pa.
WE 5-1360
Compliments of
HILLTOP SUPERETTE
Fresh Meats and Groceries
Cor. Meridian & Gibsonia Rds.
Phone: Hilltop 3-3140
Compliments of
EDDIE LANG’S TAVERN
Wexford, Pa.
RUSH DAIRY STORE
Lunches, Meats and Groceries
Route 19 Wexford, Pa.
Wexford, Pa.
Phone: 5-1081
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Gulf Hilltop 3-3587
NURSERY PARK GULF SERVICE
Gas — Oil — Lubrication
Tires — Batteries & Accessories
Spray Glazing
Props. Jimmy & Bernie
R. D. 1 - Rt. 8 Valencia, Pa.
MUTZIG RESTAURANT
Route 8
Specialty — Homemade Pies
“Take Time Out for Beauty”
with Avon Products
MILDRED COLLINS
Valencia, Pa.
Phone 5-1676
BENSON’S
MENS & BOYS STORE
142 S. Main Street Butler, Pa.
Home of Richman Bro’s Clothes
THE FASHION
Ladies Ready to Wear
Butler, Pa.
We Give S & H Stamps
DAVIS GROCERY STORE
Specializing in Borden’s Ice Cream
Lunch Meat — Pop — Candies
Route 8 Across from Deny Road
TW. 8-9074
Twinbrook 8-9590 — Nixon 2257
H. P. STARR
Lumber & Builders Supplies
Excavating — Grading — Ditching
Road Materials
On Route 8, at Glade Mills, Pa.
TRACY OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Royal Typewriters
Electric, Manual, and Portable
247 East Jefferson St.
Butler, Pennsylvania
Emil Tracy
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Compliments of
REED’S HOBBY SHOP
Butler, Pa.
Hobbies for the Entire Family
215 South Main St.
BOWE BROTHERS
Frigidaire Sales & Service
Tappan Ranges
Maytag & Easy Washers
TELEVISION
Hilltop 3-1136
“HOUSE OF GIFTS”
JI Mile North of Cooperstown, Rt. 8
Infants Wear — Costume Jewelry
Chrome and Aluminum Giftware
Hobbycraft and Toys
Lamps and Clocks
Lingerie and Hosiery
Phone: Twinbrook 8-2830
THE HUB
Men’s and Boy’s
Clothing and Furnishings
Butler, Pennsylvania
Compliments of
GATEWAY GRILL
Breakfast — Lunch — Dinner
OPEN ALL NIGHT
FRIGID LOCKER COMPANY
Route 8
Allison Park
is Mile South of Turnpike Entrance
Hilltop 3-3076
TERRACE DRIVE IN
Famous for
Chicken-in-a-Basket
Two Locations:
6 Miles North on Route 8
3 Miles South on Route 8
R. D. 5, 6, Butler, Pa. Phone: 2-9918
Compliments of
FRANK’S MARKET
Route 8
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Used Cars Bought and Sold
WEXFORD MOTOR SALES
Body and Fender Work — Painting
General Repairing — Wrecks Rebuilt Like New
International Sales Service
P. O. Box 78
Wexford, Pa.
Westmore 5-2596
BRATCHIE SERVICE STATION
Pittsburgh Street
TEXACO GAS AND OIL
TIRES - BATTERIES - ACCESSORIES
Havoline Oil — Marfak Lubrication
NA 5-7470
KING’S DAIRY STORES
OUR OWN MAKE ICE CREAM
Route 8 at Wildwood Road
John H. King
Hunter 6-7888
THE EDWARD DAMBACH CO.
LUMBER - MILL WORK
Evans City Harmony
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RICHLAND RESTAURANT
Our Sunday Dinner Specialty
“Tender Fried” Nature Spring Chicken
Also Delicious Steaks — Spaghetti — Waffles
VERNON C. KAUFMAN
Roofing and Sheetmetal Work
Furnaces — Air Conditioning
National 5-3800 Valencia, Pa.
EVANS CITY MOTOR SALES CO.
DODGE - PLYMOUTH
SALES and SERVICE
Phone 3-570 Jackson Street
Evans City, Pennsylvania
Compliments of
PETERMAN
BEVERAGE CO.
Zelienople, Pa.
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PINE VALLEY
Every Day Is Class Day
at
Pine Valley Alumni Room
Congratulations, Seniors
Phone: Forest 4-7660
Dale Walters Adrian D. Walters
WALTER’S FUNERAL HOME
Mars, Pennsylvania
Phone: Mars 5-2400 Ambulance Service
PAUL & ANN’S DRIVE INN
Route 8 — Cooperstown
Chicken in the Basket
and Tasty Sandwiches
Paul and Ann Papera Twinbrook 8-9219
TROUTMAN’S
MAKE OUR STORE YOUR SHOPPING HEADQUARTERS
IN BUTLER
For Better Values Always
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Best of Luck to the
Senior Class
from
WILLEES
JOHN HONSE CO.
Butler’s Finest Furniture Store
BUTLER
PENNSYLVANIA
Phone 4-707
HAWKS BROS. CLEANERS
QUALITY CLEANING
Evans City 3221 Evans City, Pa.
TREBRON SALES COMPANY
STANDARD BANTAM RIDING TRACTORS
Every Attachment for Lawn or Garden
“Ride While You Work”
R. D. 1, Valencia, Pa.
Phone: Hilltop 3-1596
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Manufacturers of
STEP-SAVER KITCHENS AND VANI-LAUS
WILLIAM SCHENCK & COMPANY
INC.
Evans Citv. Pennsylvania
Evans City 3880
Compliments of
TWIN WILLOWS PARK
SWIMMING - SKATING - DANCING
PICNICS - COTTAGES
Rt. 8, Midway Between Etna and Butler
Twinbrook 8-2407 Valencia, Pa.
Albert K. McKee, Owner
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RELIABLE FURNITURE
BUTLER, PA.
COMPLETE HOME FURNISHINGS
212-214 South Main Street
Butler 75702
DON & LEW SUNOCO
ONE STOP SERVICE
State Inspection — Wheel Balancing
Tune Up — Auto Repairing
Phone: National 5-3622
Mars, Pennsylvania
118
Compliments of
PLAYTIME EQUIPMENT
CORPORATION
Mars. Pennsylvania
CHARLES L. RAUCH
PHARMACIST
Sick Room Service Photo Shop Hallmark Cards
Headquarters for
Tussy — Lentheric — Shulton — Whitman Candies
Vet. Supplies
National 5-1000 Grand Avenue Mars, Pa.
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USED CARS    COOPER TIRES NG GO.
MARS AUTO WRECK!    
New — Used — Rebuilt Parts    
Auto Glass Installed    
President 6-2594    National 5-1451 Yard No. 1
Yard No. 2    
Mars, Pennsylvania    
Compliments of RETAIL JEWELERS OF    BUTLER
Joseph Bruschi Jewelers    Moses Jewelers
Crawford’s Jewelers    Shaffer’s Jewelers
Kirkpatrick’s Jewelers    Shannon Jewelers
Krilet Jewelers    Taper’s Jewelers
E. C. Meyer Jewelers    Waddell Jewelers
Milo R. Williams Jewelers, Inc.    
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Compliments of
McDonald funeral home
Ambulance Service
National 7-3381
Mars, Pennsylvania
Six Convenient Offices in Butler County
Butler
Chicora
Harrisville
Saxonburg
Lyndora
Zelienople
MELLON NATIONAL BANK
AND TRUST COMPANY
Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Member Federal Reserve System
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Compliments of
STREM STUDIOS
FINE CAMERA PORTRAITS
STREM’S PICTURE CORNER
Ninth and Penn
AT 1-4575
Students Need No Appointments.
Our Able Staff Is Always Attentive
And That’s Why Students Feel “At Home”
at Strem0 Studios.
Studios In
Downtown, Pittsburgh
East Liberty
New Kensington
Altoona
°Your Official School Photographer
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HALSTEAD AND MITCHELL
Zelienople
Pennsylvania
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
COMPONENTS,
COOLING TOWERS AND CONDENSORS
123
PURVIS BROTHERS
Distributors of
Tires — Tubes
and Batteries
Pennzoil
Products
Mars, Pa.
Phone: National 5-9692
W & J BROS. LUMBER CO.
Lumber Supplies
Wexford, Pa.
BALL HERFORD FARM
Pennsylvania Herefords Since 1919
Visitors Welcome
BALL HEREFORD FARM
Valencia, R. D. 2, Butler County, Pa.
Penn Domischief — Pennrow Keystone

HABERLEIN’S SERVICE STATION    Compliments of
Sunoco Gas & Oil    GATEWAY GRILL
A to Z Lubrication    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Route 8 at Penna. Turnpike Int.    Open all night
HARVEY TRADER
The Complete Music Store
Radio — Phonographs — Records
Pianos — Musical Supplies
115-121 E. North St. Butler, Pa.
Built to Serve You . . .
Pictured above, Kurtz Bros, factory and warehouses along with the Pittsburgh
Branch contain more than 145,000 square feet of floor space. Here, under one
roof, your school annuals are printed, bound and cased into covers . . . Truly a
plant built to serve your printing requirements . . . "Our Word is Our Bond."
KURTZ BROS. CLEARFIELD, PA.
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