Class of 1961 St Casimir High School Yearbook in Pittsburgh, PA

1961 St. Casimir High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania * The Casmirron 1961

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Digital download of 1961 Saint Casimir High School yearbook in Pittsburgh, PA. This item is a scanned copy of the original yearbook. This yearbook has some photos of the school and students. The yearbook also has information about students and activities at the school. The yearbook has approximately 72 scanned pages. The city of Pittsburgh is located in Alleghany County, Pennsylvania. The name of the yearbook is The 1961 Casmirron. ***DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY (PDF Format File)*** Please review all of the sample photos. Send us a message if you want us to check to see if a name is in the book. **There is original scanned handwriting in the yearbook.

Yearbook Name

The Casmirron 1961

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Alleghany County)

Additional Information

CASMIRRON

for the (SO'

-x

JOHN F. LYNDON B.

KEHNEM JOHNSON

St. Casimir High School

22nd and Jane Street

Pittsburgh 3, Pa.

Contents

Administration............ bi-

Faculty .................. 6

Underclassmen.............10

Scholastic................18

Activities................28

Seniors...................48

Patrons...................60

“I tell you the New Frontier

is here, whether we seek it

or not. Beyond that frontier

are uncharted areas of science

and space, unsolved problems

of peace and war, unconquered

pockets of ignorance and

prejudice, unanswered questions

of poverty and surplus . . .

I am asking, each of you to

be on

- osteri!/

■'9 ennedy

Foreword

"We Stand on

the Edge of

a New Frontier.”

1961, a year of rapid and revolu-

tionary change and the dawn of a

new era, was ushered in by President

John F. Kennedy in fulfillment of his

promise to institute a “new frontier.”

The youth of the nation, potential

leaders of the western world, heard

the appeal of President Kennedy to

“pioneer the uncharted areas of

science and space, the unsolved prob-

lems of peace and war, unconqucred

pockets of ignorance and prejudice,

unanswered questions of poverty and

surplus” and to inculcate domestic

strength and unity.

For us at St. Casimir the “new

frontier” had numerous implications.

To the Seniors, it meant moving

ahead to the practical application of

their Catholic education. To the un-

derclassmen. it meant searching and

discovering the new worlds of amoeba,

algebraic equations, and bookkeeping

entries. Through the diversity of our

extra-curricular activities and social

contacts we learned to overcome the

barriers of prejudice, to solidify friend-

ships, and to develop our personalities

by participation in a varied program

of activities. Our aims were high, our

ideas inspired, our accomplishments

self-satisfying.

-ilh Solicitude They Administer Authority

Developing and maintaining a sense of school unity, the

diocesan and parish administrators of our Catholic school

system have created a knowledge and love of Christian

principles in the minds and hearts of countless Catholic

students. Disruptive forces of a secularistic society are held

in check by these vigilant leaders. Having developed the

framework within which to cope with the issues of life,

they help to develop American citizens who will be a credit

to God and man.

'1'? ■

SISTER M. AGNELLA

•-^^j^Senior Adviser

on IV, English IV, World His-

Arr.crican History, Pennsylvania

History "V7 V

Moderator of*. •‘Casmirron” and Stu-

dent Council

SISTER M. ANTONIA

Junior Adviser

Religion III, English III, Biology,

General Science, Shorthand I,

Typing 1

Moderator of Science Club and

Speech

SISTER M. ROSANNE

Sophomore Adviser

Religion II, General Business, Book

keeping, Shorthand II, Typing

English I

Moderator of “Magnus”

SISTER M. GRACE

Spanish I and II, English

II, Mathematics, Algebra I

and II, Geometry

Moderator of Mission Club

SISTER MARIAN

Freshman Adviser

Religion I, Latin I and II,

Health III, Advanced

Mathematics, Trigonometry,

Physics

Moderator of Third Order

and Fatima

SISTER M. DE SALES

Chorus 1-4

DISCUSSING THE NEW METHOD of teaching mathema-

tics are Sister M. Grace and Max Beberman, Ph.D., of the Univer-

sity of Illinois.

MR. WILLIAM POPPE

Art

MRS. HELEN ROACH

Sewing

MR. GUS KROPP

Basketball Coach

TAKING ADVANTAGE

three-minute break. Sister

and Beatrice Dowd pause

friendly chat.

MR. CHARLES FORREST

Boys’ Gym

AITING PATIENTLY for con-

ructive criticism from Mr. William

oppe is Richard Fees.

They Aid in Developing Our Characters

)N TEACHER’S APPRECIATION DAY Russell Sch-

ller proudly presented a cake to Sister M. Theodora

rom the student body.

UNDE

CLASSMEN

ICIOI

our

tffderswi

F51e leaders intcll

insr 01)1 the stair

underclassmen^ meet and

rex the future.* Thein, id

MAKING LAST MINUTE ’phone calls to remind their friends of St.

C’s latest social activity are Katherine Yanief, Roberta Tyburska, Joanne

Tumsis, Christine Tatka, Donald Dabulis, and Melvin Zmuda.

Juniors

Responsibility

At the start of the new year the jUni

eagerly set to work, realizing that

upperclassmen brings with it new du^

well as privileges. While striving to achi,

their intellectual goals, they readily par^

pated in extra-curricular activities. Anient

history became alive as they anxiou

awaited election returns. The thrill of Rj

Day and Class Day will linger long in th

memories. Realizing that every cloud

have a silver lining, they learned to bear

under die bad days and to accept the go

with grateful enthusiasm.

“NOW LET ME SEE what can I write?” query Wilbur Cable, Clement

Blazewick, Victoria King, Donald Dabulis, Donna Koczerzat, Daniel

Collavo, Janet Kapolka, Katherine Jurkonis, and Paul Bagdon as they

autograph yearbooks.

Assume

Readily

LUNCH TIME FINDS Mary Lou

Bruck, Joyce DeCicco, Dorothy

Brazauskas, Regina Andrews, and

Laurel Fest primping up a bit be-

fore afternoon classes begin.

“OH, THOSE THREE FLIGHTS OF STAIRS!" is the

good-natured complaint of Lucille Oskie, Charles Farrell,

Patricia Piatrowski, James O’Lare, Andrea Lozoraitis, Mary-

Ann Mulvihill. John McCartney, and Stanley Maciorow-

ski.

“TO RAIN OR NOT TO R.AIN" is the question of

junior class officers Norman Muszynski, Mary Janet Gailys,

Paula Wassel, and Walter Lukitsh as they leave school

with junior homeroom advisor, Sister Mary Antonia.

Sophomores Strengthen Bonds of

CLASS OFFICERS Peter Yanief, Marie Chak, for the next class meeting with their homeroom

Russell Ketter, and Barbara Madar discuss plans advisor, Sister Mary Rosanne.

TAKING ADVANTAGE of Indian Summer are Made-

line Palscak, Patricia Powell, Jacqueline Nowak, Donna

Serpinskis, Ray Slaughter, Henry Stolar, Joseph Steyer,

and Robert Samson as they stop to discuss the events

of the day.

Friendship

Striving earnestly for lasting unity were

he active sophomores. Day in and day out

hey generated an overwhelming amount

f energy for academic as well as social

.ffairs. Learning to work and play together,

he sophomores will never forget the sopho-

norc wiener roast or their interesting world

listory classes. Graduating from the new-

iess of the freshman year, they became

wise fools” who understanding^ showed

he freshmen around. In spite of set-backs

hey met their challenges with the intelli-

cnce and alertness that is characteristic of

iseful citizens.

LEAVING SCHOOL AT 3:06 p.m. is a

pleasure judging from the expressions on the

faces of Frank Jocuns, Mark Larimer, Nancy

Moskiewski, Dennis Little, Albert Kaulakis,

and Colleen Murphy.

STUDIOUSLY PREPARING

for an approaching exam

are Nicholas Zicfel, Claudetta

Varrati, Paula Williams, Carol

Gentile, David Wenslovas, and

Alfred Zelonus.

“LOOKS LIKE WE’LL

HAVE to wait our turn” is

the patient comment of

John Helbling, John Hlafc-

sak, Charles Cieslak, Pat-

ricia Majewski, and Anthony

Bruno.

THE SIGN SAYS “Street Closed” but not for Ronald Guz-

iak, Mary Lou Dixon, Ronald Birek, Margaret Bagdon,

Elaine Giles, Anna Marie Di Pofi, Jean Bobrzynski, James

Gillespie, Carol Bugosh, John Emery, and Mary Demblow

ski who have made it their lunch-time hangout.

WAITING FOR THE BUS to arrive becomes a

combination study period and gab session for Pat-

rick Kazimer, Rjchard Jozwiak, Edward Herbster,

Ihor Husar, Mary Iwasiew, Christine Jankowski,

Mary Kabus, and Michael Kosko.

STRAINS OF “HEART AND SOUL” ring out in

the school auditorium as Cheryl Ann Wassel,

Stanley akstis, and Charlotte Tumes try their

hand at the piano while Janet Villella, Kathleen

Turner, and Kathleen Zajac congratulate- them on

their musical achievements.

JUST BEGINNING THEIR four-year jau

through St. Casimir are the freshmen. “Ready, willit

and able” is their slogan as they strive to maintain hi;

scholastic standards while engaging in social endeavo

Exploring the fascinating world of English, algebra, a

Pennsylvania history, the ambitious freshmen delig

in the wealth of knowledge expounded to them by t

capable Sisters of St. Francis. The skating parti

the Christmas Party, and the Mardi Gras are just

few of the many pleasant memories that they will tu

away for future enjoyment. All this activity, social a

scholastic, has prepared them for zealous particip

tion in civic responsibilities.

Freshmen Aim

for High

Standards

and Ideals

SISTER MARION WATCHES with

approval as the candy machine is

quickly relieved of its load of candy by

freshman class officers John Csajka,

Patricia Foley, Richard Locaitis, and

Anthony lesulauro.

JUDGING FROM THE EXPRESS-

IONS of discouragement and approval

reflected on the faces of Michael Mates-

kovich, Glenn Murray, George Polatsjko,

Nancy McElligott, Carol Moskiewska,

Joan Kudrav, Vincent Rogers, and

James Potanko, report card day has

been a bitter-sweet occasion.

WONDERING IF THEY have filled

out their patron slips correctly arc Rob-

ert Saras, Carol Lengwin, Anne Sim-

coe, James Titus, Sharon Rudavsky,

Ann Marie Stefanov, and James Stolar.

STUDENTS,

CONQUERORS OF

IGNORANCE.

Education, the building force of our social world,

was realistically approached as we prepared ourselves

for our vocation in time and for eternity. We strove to

p-i j . understand the truths of religion, the facts of history,

“UUCallOn* and the rules for effective expression in the language

T> | _] __ courses. The application of the physical sciences satis-

rreiuae to ficd our need

to explore the unknown, while music and

Advancement art sated ,.th<;

lum provided

education.

aesthetic sense. Such a balanced curricu-

the means of achieving a well-rounded

Religion

Provides a

Rule of Life.

History

Preserves Its

Heritage.

REVERENTLY DEMONSTRATING

the basic essentials for the administra-

tion of the Sacrament of Extreme

Unction are Caroline Kulczyska, Pierre

Sodini, and Thomas Jozwiak.

DON T BE AN OUTCAST” says Sister Antonia to

Mary Janet Gailys as Mary Lou Bruck, Dorothy

Brazauskas, James O Lare, and Norman Muszynski look

on to find when its the Junior week for the Communion

Crusade.

“AND HERE’S HOW YOUR great-great grand-

parents crossed the lands of Pennsylvania,” says

Sister Agnella to Jean Bobrzynski and Ronald Birek

as they examine a Conestoga wagon.

INTERESTED AMERICAN HISTORY STUDENTS, Andrea Lozor-

aitis, Clement Blazewick, Donald Dabulis, and Katherine Jurkonis discuss

the presidential elections of 1960.

With the advent of the Jet Age, social stud-

ies take on a new meaning. We are no longer

a nation isolated

world. Television, radio, and other media rush .■

vital news to all comers of our vast nation.

While taking a more active concern in our ,

government and world affairs, we need the in- ,

sight social studies give us to meet the chai-'

lenge of our age. /

AN ELECTION ASSEMBLY provided an opportunity for the students to

demonstrate their patriotism. Pledging allegiance to the flag are Barbara

Gales, Leonard Chontos and Maureen Mulvihill.

TELLING A SPANISH STORY to Frances Sekula, Patricia Westphal, Jeannette Milcarek,

Maureen Mulvihill, and Victoria Blazewick was the work of Marilyn Markovich,

Languages Furnish Effectual Means

INSTRUCTING Eileen O’Leary, Susan Gregor, Sk

Kapinskis, and Bonita Larimer on the language and

toms of the Lithuanian people is the work of Sister T

dora.

WITH FLASH CARDS Sister Marian tests the kno»

edge of Ronald Birck, Robert Saras, Jean Bobrzynski, a

Mary Kabus for her Latin I class.

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENTS caused the seniors to

camp in libraries. Time was spent with books, papers,

ink, and loads of energy by Bonita Larimer, Pierre

Sodini, Margaret Dieterle, Joan Bilski, Richard Fees.

and Margaret Teeters.

of Communication and Expression.

INTRICACIES OF DIAGRAMMING pose no problems for Ihor

Husar, Patricia Foley, and Christine Jankoski.

To express an idea accurately, language

is necessary in modern society. Besides

providing this all-important means of com-

munication, language reflects the culture

of a nation. The study of modern foreign

languages acquaints the individual with

other lands, their people, and their way

of life. Latin holds the key to the treasures

of one of the noblest of ancient civiliza-

tions. Not to be taken for granted, the

study of language transcends mere utility

by promoting appreciation and under-

standing of varied cultures.

Mastering Science and

Math Is Challenging

EXAMINING THE DESIGNS made by last year’s geometry class

were Russell Ketter, Lorraine Michalak, Marie Chak, Nicholas Zie-

fel, Raymond Slaughter, and Charles Cieslak.

‘‘WATCH THOSE CLAM SHELLS, Ray,” says Patricia Majewski as Carol Gentile, Nancy

Moskiewski, Russell Ketter, Mark Larimer, and Henrv Stolar find themselves involved in the

world of biology.

ATTENTIVE JUNlOl

AND SENIORS a

sorb scientific princip

through fascinating '

periments shown on tc

vision.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CAME to St.

Casimir in the person of Max Bcberinan, Ph.D., who

stopped by to sec how math students were progress-

ing under the new methods sponsored by the Uni-

versity.

TRYING TO EXPLAIN the problem of graphing

to John Oslacky and Barbara Gales is Sister Ma-

rian’s big task.

Science and its constant, necessary companion

mathematics are literally changing the world.

Man has taken great strides to understand the

principles of nature. He is no longer a slave to

chance; he can alter and improve his surround-

ings. Mankind has advanced a long way, but

there is still so much to learn, to discover, to per-

fect. From the high schools of today will come the

Mendels, Keplers, Newtons, and Einsteins to

carry man a little further on that long road of

progress.

FINGERS AND WRISTS become nimble and qui(

when the shorthand records begin. Shirley Kapinsk

starts the record that puts Eileen O’Leary, Barbai

Rokicki, Beatrice Dowd, and Victoria Blazewick i

work.

Practical Arts Require

pi-ZzZ*-

J’ ''-‘fa

HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH a

credit entry? Joanne Tumsis gets help

from Joyce DeCicco, while Roberta

Tyburska makes sure that there are no

mistakes.

OFFICE PRACTICE was all practice

and no office. The period was filled

with erasing, checking, folding and bits

of conversation done by Patricia By-

cura, Sandra Silverman and Margaret

Teeters.

SEWING MACHINES, NEEDLES, THREADS, materials, and patterns are displayed

by Dolores Diettinger, Mary Ann Koszakovszky, Sandra Silverman, Victoria Blazewick,

and Eileen O’Leary when visitors come to see the senior sewing circle.

Competence

PLANNING FOR THEIR

FUTURE home was the

work of Mary Demblow-

ski, Carol Bugosh, and

James Potanko during one

of the C.F.L. classes.

MR. WILLIAM POPPE points out the good points

in the work of Elaine Giles and Charlotte Tumes.

In preparing for the future, students applied them-

selves to the practical arts. Daily typing increased speed

and accuracy while training minds and fingers to work

co-ordinately. Christian Family Living classes disclosed

fundamentals of family life. In the fascinating world of

buttons, needles, and thread senior girls learned to pro-

duce stylish wardrobes. Young artists disclosed their abili-

ties in the art classes. Through these subjects the stu-

dents were taught to put to work basic skills.

CLUB - MEMBERS — POTENTIAL

I i

LEADERS.

Participating in the religious, cultural, social, and

physical activities of the school while exploring the “un-

conquered pockets of social ignorance,” we began to

appreciate even more the wholesome, Christian way of

having fun. The various clubs — Mission Club, Glee

Club, Fatima Club, Forensic League — and the Third

Order of St. Francis provided opportunities for spiritual

and cultural development. Picnics, wiener roasts, skat-

ing parties, and assemblies brought welcome variety.

Pep rallies and basketball games rejuvenated lagging

spirits. As we placed our hands into the “pockets” of

social life, we felt that contentment which is attained by

a happy combination of work and play.

PIERRE SODINI, the school’s science genius, earned trophies, and dollars, and medals.

It was Sister Mr. Theodora’s pleasure to present Pierre with a medal.

Energy and Enthusiasm Merit Results

UNDER SISTER M. ANTONIA’S

guidance the Forensic League re-

hearsed their parts and then ventured

forth to member schools to gain points

for themselves and honor for the

school.

AFTER ENJOYING AN hour with

the Pittsburgh Symphony, Pierre So-

dini enjoyed a moment with one of

the players.

SISTER M. DE SALES sparked interest in musical endeavors that brought

happy moments to members of the Glee Club. Assisting Sister were Glee Club

officers.

Religious Organizations Flourish

SEEKING TO .ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE of the means

to perfection according to the spirit of Saint Francis are

Ronald Birek, Edward Herbster, and Marie Chak, as

Patricia Westphal, the Third Order Novice Mistress, i

instructions.

THE MISSION CLUB BAKE Sale

was a huge success. In no time at all,

the fresh-baked goods seemed to van-

ish — with only a few cake crumbs

and bag full of money for the mis-

sions!

“UM, THIS LOOKS GOOD enough

to eat” remarks Sister Mary Grace,

as she prepares for the Mission Club

bake sale with the aid of Joyce De-

Cicco and Melvin Zmuda.

ary, are

Victoria

Aurilla,

Yanief.

of the religious organiza

one

of most students. Since the

is the salvation of the soul,

were instruments by which

the Mystical Body of Christ,

and then extended our in-

fellow-men. To further the

on earth by the example of a

in accord with the teachings of Christ

CASIMIR CHURCH honored the Pilgrim

October. Escorting Our Lady to Im-

next on the itiner-

on honor — Pat Dansevich,

Dolores Diettinger, Nancy

Pat Piotrowski, and Kathy

Belonging

lions was the goal

prime duty of life

these organizations

we, as members of

perfected ourselves

fluence among our

kingdom of God

life lived

was our responsibility

WITH HONOR and REVERENCE.

Beatrice Dowd proudly carries the

crown of Our Lady of Fatima.

Madonna

maculate Heart of Mary Church

the guards

Blazewick,

Mary Iwasiw

ENTHUSIASTICALLY PUTTING THEIR

minds to the job at hand are the Co-editors of

the “Casmirron” Marilyn Markovich and

Shirley Kapinskis.

■K %

the “Magnus” is

Sister Mary Ros-

PLANN1NG AN ISSUE

Editor Phyllis McCoy under

anne’s capable guidance.

HAVING RECEIVED THEIR COPY of the *'

Nancy Moskiewski, Stanley Yakstis, Elaine Gilc

ael Nadzam, Stanley Maciorowski, Patricia P

Albert Kaulakis, and Barbara Gales take three

to look them over.

The 'Magnus’ Repoi

the Events of

the School Year

“NOW DON’T YOU THINK we could chan

layout” suggests Thomas Stolar as he and the oth<

bers of the layout staff, Marlene Diskin and 1

Kulczyski, plan the “Casmirron.”

A quarterly publication, the “Magnus” served to in-

form the students of the outstanding events which had

taken place and through its editorials to stimulate them

in renewed attempts to self-improvement. Young writers

were given an opportunity to display their talents while

they learned more about the techniques of journalism.

To record the religious, the intellectual, and the so-

cial endeavors of the student body, the CASMIRRON

staff worked diligently for months. Their efforts preserve

fond memories of happy days at St. Casimir’s.

c TENSION MOUNTS AS Patricia Bycura, Rosemarie

Mader, Patricia Piotrowski, Margaret Teeters, and Margaret

Dieterele, typists foi the “Magnus,” feverishly work to meet

their deadline.

^Perseverance Is the

"Keynote” of the

eCasmirron?

;e MIXING CONGENIALITY WITH WORK on the “Cas-

■ irnirron” are Patricia Westphal, Frances Sekula, Margaret

atDieterle, Sandra Silverman, Margaret Teeters, Carol Luebkcrt,

Bonita Larimer, and Dolores Diet Linger.

In order to fulfill its purpose of

educating leaders for tomorrow, St.

Casimir’s must function smoothly.

The Parent Teacher Guild strives

to co-ordinate the parents’ and

teachers’ efforts for the education of

the students. By providing a means

to resolve difficulties, the Student

Council attempts to strengthen the

bond between the faculty and the

student body. Thus with full co-

operation from all, the student de-

velops intellectually, socially, and

morally.

THE OFFICERS OF THE Parent Teacher Guild !

Krescunas, Mr. E. Aleshunas and Mr. Win. McArdle 1

attentively as Mr. DiCicco, assistant to Msgr. John

Dowell, speaks on the function of the P.T.G.

I OCTOBER SAW THE installation of

Student Council members by John Os-

lacky, Student Council president.

WITH “AN APPLE FOR THE teacher”

; as its theme the Student Council paid

the teachers a tribute in an assembly

I which featured a skit written by Russ

Ketter.