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ASPINWALL HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 1955

5OTH CLASS REUNION

AUGUST 26, 2005

DATE OF PRINTING / PUBLICATION

May 31, 2005

ASPINWALL HIGH SCHOOLCLASS OF 1955

50TH CLASS REUNION

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

ASPINWALL HIGH SCHOOL, THEN AND NOW50TH CLASS REUNION PROGRAM

VOLUNTEERSREUNION HISTORYCLASS OFFICERS

CLASSMATE FACTSHIGHLIGHTS OF 1955

CLASSMATE MEMORIAL TRIBUTE

CLASSMATE DIRECTORY

WEBSITE PAGE

CLASSMATE PERSONALS

CLASSMATE REFLECTIONS

CLASSMATE PHOTOS

PHOTO INDEXEACH CLASSMATE (5 Pages)

10TH REUNION (1965)25TH REUNION (1980)31ST REUNION (1986)45TH REUNION (2000)

50TH REUNION (2005 Placeholder)ASPINWALL vs. OAKMONT

GIRL’S BASKETBALL/CAVALETTESOUR MEMORIES MONTAGE

INTRODUCTION


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PROGRAM

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005HOLIDAY INN RIDC

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. COCKTAIL HOUR

6:30p.m. CLASS PHOTO(Will receive photo after dinner)

7:30 p.m. WELCOME CLIFF BORLAND

INTRODUCTIONS GENE CONSOLO

INVOCATION ARLENE REITZ

DINNER BUFFET

WRAP-UP GENE CONSOLO

DANCING AND SOCIALIZING PHIL LENZ, DJ

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2005SQUAW VALLEY PARK

10:30 a.m. PICNIC AHS ALUMNI

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2005HOLIDAY INN RIDC

9:00 a.m. to Noon BRUNCH CLASS OF 1955


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VOLUNTEERS

OPERATING COMMITTEE

Sally Bollinger/Greulich Shirley BruscoSalli Hamre/Lodge Babs McLaughlin/Monahan

Marge Morcom/Hartsock

COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS

Sue Cook/Prior John McRandalShirley Newcamp/Pantano Don Reed

Mabel Reiger

DATABASE, REUNION BOOKAND

_ ___ WEBSITE TEAM _

Gene Consolo Bob GrimesCari McQuaid/Thomas Don Swaim

Katie Consolo -- For her dedicated word processing skills.

All classmates who were able to supply help, ideas,information and photos.

DONATION RECOGNITION

Shirley Brusco for Candy Favors.

Molly Monahan Rayer and Mabel Reigerfor making Table Center Pieces.


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REUNION HISTORY

Baccalaureate/Commencement.................................................June 5 & 6 1955

10 yr. Reunion............................................................................July 17 1965

25 yr. Reunion............................................................................October 4 1980

31 yr. Reunion............................................................................November 1 1986

AHS Grand Reunion..................................................................June 19,20,21 1992

45 yr. Reunion............................................................................October 14 2000

50 yr. Reunion............................................................................August 26 2005


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CLASS OFFICERS

Cliff Borland ………….…… PresidentJay Labarthe …………Vice PresidentMarilyn Brown/Justice .......SecretaryShirley Brusco …………….Treasurer

MOTTO

Giv e the world the best you have, andthe best will come back to you.

COLORS

Green and White

FLOWER

Red Rose

ALMA MATER

1.Close beside the Allegheny

Hill and vale serene,Stands our own, our Alma Mater,

Aspinwall our queen.

2.There she stands in all her glory,

Loved by one and all.Here’s to you, our Alma Mater,

Fair old Aspinwall.

CHORUSOn ye sons and on ye daughters

Fight the good old fight.Honor Aspinwall forever,Hail maroon and white!


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CLASSMATE FACTS

Classmate Population 119Females 69 (58%)Males 50 (42%)

Classmates Attending College 67 (56%)Females 42 (63%)Males 25 (37%)

Classmate Children 302 (2.5/cm)Classmate Grandchildren 408 (3.4/cm)

Classmate Most Popular VocationsTeacher 22 (18%)Nurse 13 (11%)Secretary 8 (7%)

Classmate Favorite Teachers 21Most Frequently Mentioned:

Mr. Berkheimer, Ms. Kiley, Ms. McCrum

Classmates Expected to Attend 50th Reunion 70 (73% of 96)Females 38 (54%)Males 32 (46%)

Classmates with e-mail addresses 73 (76% of 96)

Classmate states of residence 25 states andGuatemala

Classmates Remaining in PA 41 (43% of 96)

Classmates Volunteering for Military Service 23(46% of Males)Navy 11, Army 7, Air Force 3, Marines 2


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HIGHLIGHTS OF 1955ASPINWALL BACCALAUREATE SERVICE June 5, 1955ASPINWALL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES June 6, 1955

1955 Mov ietone News EventsEisenhower continues in his third year as PresidentIsrael obtains 4 of the 7 Dead Sea ScrollsWinston Churchill resignsDisneyland opens in Anaheim, CaliforniaRosa Parks refuses to give up her bus seatLast German prisoners of war are released from the Soviet UnionGeneral Motors 1st company to earn over one billion dollars in one yearPopulation is 166 mil (291 mil 7/03)Life Expectancy 69.6 yrs. (77.2 yrs. 2001)Albert Einstein dies at age 76

Other Events of 1955The Scrabble board game debutsFirst edition of the Guinness Book of Records

Top Grossing PicturesMr. Roberts,Battle Cry, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Best PictureMarty

New BooksBirdman of Alcatraz, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Pulitzer Prize for DramaTennessee Will iams, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"

MusicAlan Freed produces the first rock and roll concert45 rpms outsell 78sMusical careers begin - Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Little RichardNumber One Singles - Sincerely, The Ballad of Davy Crockett,

Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White,Rock Around the Clock, Yellow Rose ofTexas,Love is a Many Splendored Thing

Musical TheatreDamn Yankees, Kismet, The Pajama Game, Seventh Heaven

SportsWorld Series: Brooklyn Dodgers 4 games to 3 over New York YankeesRocky Marciano knocks out Archie MooreNFL Championship: Cleveland Browns 38-14 over Montreal AlouettesCary Middlecoff wins The MastersJulius Boros Leading Money Winner - $63,492LPGA launches LPGA Championship annual tournamentStanley Cup: Detroit Red Wings 4 games to 3 over Montreal Canadiens

Television DebutsAlfred Hitchcock Presents; Captain Kangaroo; Gunsmoke;Mickey Mouse Club; The Honeymooners; The Lawrence Welk Show

BirthsKevin Costner, John Grisham, Greg Norman, Steve Jobs,Bruce Willis, Reba McEntire, Olga Korbut, Bill Gates, Maria Shriver

DeathsCarmen Miranda, James Dean, Cy Young, Honus Wagner

DIRECTORY

(Contact Information has been removed on the Internet Web Site)


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WEB PAGE - http://donswaim.com/aspinwall55.html

AHS FORUMClick on C alvin's image above to

exchange messages with ex-classmates. Don't be shy. Open to all

AHS grads.

2005 REUNION DINNER: DETAILS

2005 ALL CLASSES PICNIC

SPECIAL 50th REUNION BOOKOne of its kind. Reserve your historic2005 reunion book -- photos,memorabil ia, and class updates. Editedby Eugene Consolo.

IN MEMORIAM: DEPARTEDCLASSM ATES

ROSTER OF LIVING GR ADUATES

AHS TEACHERS 1949-55BRIEF HISTORY OF AHS ( 1931)

click on image to open [pdf file]

"In case of [nuclear] attack all studentsare to remain in school and remainsheltered because of the lethal raysuntil the proper persons give the 'all

DETAILS FINALIZED50TH REUNION OF THE CLASS OF '55

Friday, August 26, 2005The reunion is planned for the Terrace Room of the Holiday Inn, RIDCIndustrial Park, Blawnox, PA, on August 26. See 2005 REUNION DINNER:DETAILS -- and reservation forms -- on the Index side of this page, whichcontains information about registration, directions, hotel accommodations,etc. Also , there'l l be an all-classes picnic in Squaw Valley Park in the afternoonon Saturday, August 27, and -- stil l developing -- an informal gathering atSilky's Crow's Nest that Saturday night -- plus a Class of '55 breakfast onSunday, August 28. Out-of-towners should p lan for a FULL weekend ofnostalgia.To share remin isces, thoughts, ideas, please go to the index side of this pageand click on the AH S FORUM. Open to all grads.

WHO REMAINS OF THECLASS OF '55?

According to Carolyn "Cari" McQuaid Thomas and Eugene Conso lo, who aremaintaining the class database, all living classmates have been located andcontacted. The names and class pictures of those who have died arememorialized on the INDEX side of this page.

THE OLD HIGH SCHOOLBUILDING

No longer exists . Now townhouses (pictured below):

PERSONALS


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ARTZBERGER, Robert P. “Bob”Bob has two children and two grandchildren.President, Willrich Energy, Inc. Previously with Trace Oil & Gas Co.BS Petroleum Engineering - University of Oklahoma.U.S. Navy, Fort Ord, CA (1960-61).

My most satisfying accomplishments include a Distinguished Service Award from the Exchange Club ofHouston and the discovery of three new oil and gas fields plus three extensions to existing fields.

Hobbies: Travel and fishing.

BEAL, Jr., Benjamin C. “Ben”Ben and Judy have three children and five grandchildren.Assistant News Editor; Valley News Dispatch, Tarentum, PA.BA Gettysburg College.

My most satisfying accomplishment is raising a fine family -- naturally with the help of my wife.

Hobbies: Reading and sports.

BENNETT/Ward, Lindley A. “Lynn”Lynn and Tom have six children and five grandchildren.BS Duquesne University School of Nursing.Tom - Attorney.

Upon graduation, I attended Duquesne University, graduating in 1959 with a BS in Nursing. I worked asa registered nurse at the Veterans Administration Hospital from 1959 - 1960. In 1960, I married mycollege “sweetheart” while he was in Law School in Philadelphia. After the birth of our first child in 1961,we moved back to the Pittsburgh area, spending the rest of our married life raising six children, all now ontheir own.

Having a wonderful family to enjoy has been very satisfying.

Hobbies: Reading, gardening and playing Bridge.

BOLLINGER/Greulich, Sally A.Sally and Tom have two children, three grandchildren, and five step-grandchildren.

I retired at the beginning of 2004. Throughout my career, I loved all of my various experiences. However,I am really enjoying having time for myself. I have time to belong to the gym and really use it. Shortly, Iam looking forward to rejoining my volunteer life which I had to leave when I started back to work.Tom retired and has recently sold his partnership in the Fox Chapel Office Center which he ran for thelast 20 years. Previously, he owned Greulich, Inc., a bridge flooring manufacturer. He and I are enjoyingour freedom and our respective grandkids (he has five). It is great not to have to be back for work whenwe are on vacation. Free at last!!


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BOONE/McGee, Virginia L. “Ginny”Deceased - February 7, 2002.Ginny and Terence had three children and five grandchildren.Lake Erie College.

After leaving college, Ginny met Terrance on a fishing trip in Canada. They married shortly thereafter.They lived in Aspinwall for a number of years and raised their family. They eventually moved toLangehorn, PA where they had a Bed and Breakfast. From there they moved to Mullica Hill, NJ. Ginnyhad a botique shop where she sold antiques and her personal crewel work. Ginny now has a web-sitethat is provided in the Directory Section.

Her most satisfying achievement was her family.

Hobbies: Crewel work.

BORLAND, Sr., Clifford R. “Cliff”Cliff and Pat have three children, ten grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.BS Metalurgy Engineering - Lehigh University.

I was president of Newport Steel at one time, then became President and CEO of the NS Group, theparent company. I am now retired but serve as Chairman of the NS Group. I obtained a good education,raised a family, enjoyed decent success in business and am comfortable in retirement. I spend summersin Kentucky and winters in Florida.

My most satisfying success wa s to buy a shut-down company and restart it.

Hobbies: Golf, reading, bridge and sports fan.

BROWN/Justice, Marilyn R.Marilyn has four children.President,The Charles J. Connick Stained Glass Foundation, Boston; Director, Allegheny Valley Bank,

Pittsburgh.Wooster College; BA Augustana College.

I attended Wooster College for my first three years, but I received my BA in English from AugustanaCollege. Although my major was English, my interests gravitated toward the arts. Those that livedaround me further encouraged my interest in the arts. I took adult classe s, went to museums each weekand read widely regarding pottery. As a result, today I am a professional potter and make my living in mychosen area of interest. I am currently looking forward to the birth of my first grandchild.

BRUSCO, Shirley A.Teacher - Fox Chapel Area School District.BS Chatham College.

I retired in 1993 from the Fox Chapel Area School District after completing 34 years of teaching. Sincethen, I have really enjoyed babysitting and teaching my six great-nephews and three great-nieces. Allhave been born since my retirement. My most satisfying reward is interacting with children and teachingthem a skill.

Hobbies: Making chocolate candy, doing crafts, playing the piano, attending the theater, traveling andswimming.


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BUCHA, George P.George and Pat have four children, and two grandchildren.Chief of Police, Borough of Blawnox.

After a tour of duty in the Army, I worked in Material Control for Blawnox Company. I then entered thePolice Academy and established my career in Law Enforcement and worked my way to my currentposition as Police Chief for the Borough of Blawnox.

My most satisfying reward is my family and graduating No. 1 from the Police Academy.

Hobbies: Golf, reading and yard work. Our favorite vacation is Walt Disney World, FL.

BURNS, Robert E. “Bob”Deceased - February 7, 1993.Bob had careers in Optometry, Interior Design and Real Estate Brokerage.

CALDERARO/McClintock, Rosalie M. “Rosie”Rosalie and Lloyd (Deceased) have three children (one son deceased) and two grandchildren.

I would have been married 50 years in September 2005. I was a housewife, and now a floral designer. Iretired to Florida in 2001.

My most satisfying accomplishment was raising my children, then to see them go to college and establishsuccessful careers.

Hobbies: I enjoy the Florida sun and walking Daytona Beach.

CARR/McGrainor, Margaret D. “Marg”Marg and Ronald (Deceased) have two children and six grandchildren.Art Teacher (Retired) and Artist.BS Indiana University of PA.

I was a teacher for five years, after which I taught Art Enrichment classes for 25 years to 5th graders inHudson, OH. I have also been involved with antiques and collectibles.

My most satisfying accomplishments have been my marriage to a fine man; raising two well adjusted girlsand being able to live with my husband and children in a small special town for 36 years. World travelwith my husband has been very exciting. And, finally, developing my painting skil ls and winning awardsin competition are meaningful events for me.

Hobbies: All those mentioned above.


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CASPERINO, Ralph A.Deceased - October 23, 1990.Ralph and Ada had one child.Foreign Service Officer - Department of State.Duquesne University.

After Ralph completed a tour of duty in the Army, he started his career in computers in Washington, D.C.This became the platform for his progression to Foreign Service. Ralph’s career resulted in duty in Zaire,Saigon (Vietnam), New Zealand and finally back to Wa shington, D.C. However, Ralph truly lovedAmerica the best.Ralph was very interested in politics and history. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan, as is his son.Ralph actively pursued the return of baseball to the Nation’s Capital. That happened this year (2005) atRFK Stadium.

CLAUS/Shields, Elaine A.Deceased - November 15, 2004.Elaine and Leo had seven children and four grandchildren.

Elaine was a woman of many talents, a wonderful cook, an outstanding baker, candy and ice creammaker. She could sew circles around a professional seamstress. She was always on call as a nurse toher accident prone children and even to a neighbor kid or two. She was forced into being a zookeeperwith the wild variety of creatures that were brought home. She can also be remembered drinking coffeeand talking to one of her many friends.Elaine is what kept her large family together. She provided wisdom and guidance throughout the years.She was the hub of the family, passing information from one person to another to keep them in touch, nomatter where they were. She was a wonderful wife and mother that is beyond compare. She and all herknowledge and skil ls will be greatly missed, along with her jolly, ornery laugh. She did a great job and herfamily will be just fine because of her and dad.

CLYDE, J. CalvinCal and Karen have seven children and thirteen grandchildren.

I sti l l live in Wexford, PA and in a log cabin in Emlenton, PA. I had a 35-year career with Westinghouseand am now the National Sales Manager for West Penn Wire. I still enjoy good health.

Hobbies: Raising Labradors.

COCO/Powers, Joan D. “Jo”Joan and Bob have three children and nine grandchildren.Teacher for North Allegheny School District (Retired).BS Indiana University of PA.Robert - Assistant Principal (Retired).

After graduation and marriage, Bob and I lived in Aspinwall for another five or six years. Towards the endof this period, we built a home in McCandless, PA. I did substitute teaching for the next ten years atNorth Allegheny School District. After the children became old enough, I returned to full time teachingand retired after thirty years. I am now very involved with Bob’s politics. We have done considerabletraveling.

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COCO…My most satisfying accomplishment is having a great family and helping all three children graduate fromcollege.

Hobbies: Reading, traveling, crafts and grandchildren.

COLLINS, Editha G. “Edda”I have been in farming all my life. I have also been in retail sales, research toxicology and agriculturalresearch. I have been a veterinary assi stant and currently, I am working at the Virginia Department ofTransportation.

My most satisfying accomplishment was graduating.

Hobbies: Farming (beef, cattle, sheep, goats), horses and breeding of Australian Shepherd Dogs.

CONSOLO, Eugene C. “Gene”Gene and Katie have five children and ten grandchildren.Executive Director – GM North American Engineering Operations (Retired).BS Wayne State University.Katie - Legal Secretary (Retired).

After graduation, I joined the Navy and spent the first two years on board the Battleship New Jersey andthe last year on a sea-going tug, the USS Utina. Following my tour of duty, I obtained a BS from WayneState University while working for General Motors. I attended Senior Management Training for GeneralMotors executives in Vevey, Switzerland. I had a very interesting and challenging career with goodsuccess and I retired in 2000 as Executive Director - North American Engineering Operations, GeneralMotors Corporation. Katie and I spend our winters in paradise on Marco Island, FL.

My most satisfying accomplishments are putting our five children through college, two through mastersprograms and one through medical school; and the major General Motors global programs I undertook,developed and stabilized. Our children and grandchildren continue to provide a constant succession ofchange, fulfillment and pleasure as we experience their adventures through life.

Hobbies: Genealogy, reading, exercise, volunteering, travel, church and community activities.

COOK, John W. “Jack”Jack and Roberta have two children.

I served in the Army Air Corps for four years. I was self-employed as a General Contractor and Landlordbefore retiring in 1991.

Hobbies: Flying and fishing.

COOK/Prior, Susan E. “Sue”Sue and Francis (Frank) have one child.Secretary, Pupil Services/Special Education, Fox Chapel Area School District (Retired).Frank - Engineering/Drafting (Retired).

Our favorite spots are the San Francisco area and Myrtle Beach.

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CUPPS, Jack R.Jack and Patricia have two children and seven grandchildren.Lead Machinist at Gulf Research (Retired).

I am currently a trustee of the VFW in Ligonier and I also belong to our Local Honor Guard. I was draftedinto the Army in 1958 for a two year tour of duty and I was stationed in Korea. After my tour of duty, Ientered apprentice training and became the Lead Machinist at Gulf Research. My wife, Pat and I enjoybabysitting the grandchildren.

Hobbies: My hobbies include golf and helping my neighbors with remodeling and repair projects.

CUSHMAN, C. Douglas “Doug”Deceased - May 1, 1990.Doug and Jeri had three children and five grandchildren.BES - John Hopkins University.Jeri received an RNAA from Union Memorial in Maryland.

Upon graduation from Aspinwall, Doug attended John Hopkins University. In 1960 he and Jeri weremarried. Doug then entered the Marine Corps Reserve in 1960, received his boot camp training and theMarine of the Year award while on active duty. He then returned to reserve duty and night school at JohnHopkins. He received his Engineering Degree in 1962. Doug then began his career in the Small MotorsDivision of Westinghouse in Warren, NJ. He and Jeri raised their family in Warren and were able to seeeach of them receive their college education.Jeri’s career included Executive Director of the YMCA in Washington D.C. and the National Director ofCase Management Society of America.Doug was the best brother a sister could wish for. He was a giver and cared about people and this wasreflected by the way he lived his life. He deeply loved his children and was fun to be around. He had apassion for coaching young people even after his children were grown. He loved to play softball andvolleyball. He loved life! And he fulfilled his civic interests by becoming Head of the Warren RecreationDepartment.

Doug’s most satisfying achievement was his family. For the last fifteen years an award has been givenin Doug’s name every June, to the student who has overcome obstacles to achieve his/her goal.

DAHLER/Yester, Ruth C. “Ruthie”Ruth and Leo have two children and three grandchildren.

Ruth was a housewife and is a mother who raised two children. When Ruth was able, she enjoyed oilpainting. Leo worked at the Shippingport Nuclear Power Plant. He is now retired. They live inSharpsburg where Leo cares for Ruth. She also enjoys fishing on their pontoon boat on PymatuningLake. She would enjoy notes from her classmates.


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DEARING/Dill, Kathleen M. “Kathy”Kathleen and Larry have two children and three grandchildren.Kathleen and Larry were self-employed in Specialty Advertising (Retired).BS Miami University.

I was a high school teacher for fourteen years and a night school English teacher for the foreign born forfive years. Larry and I retired from our business, ELK Productions, Inc. after twenty years.

My most satisfying accomplishments were marrying the right man; having two children who are bright anddelightful human beings; and helping create a successful and fun business.

Hobbies: Traveling, gardening, rehab decorating, and gourmet cooking.

EICHNER, John E. “Ike”Ike and Esther have two children and six grandchildren.Painting Contractor.Esther -Production Manager, James Austin Mfg. Co.

ERTEL, Milton A. “Milt”Milt has two children and five grandchildren.Edythe Zingarelli - significant other.

I was first employed by Gulf Oil Corp. in 1956. I married Kathleen McAndrews in June, 1957. After 32years with Gulf, Chevron and Gulf merged in 1984. I was also employed by Chevron for two years,dismantling and shipping equipment to their Research Center. Thereafter, I was employed by U-PARC (asub-division of the University of Pittsburgh in 1986). In September 1995, my wife and I separated andultimately divorced. I retired in 1999, but continued doing consulting work for U-PARC.

My most satisfying experiences are my daughters and their families.

Hobbies: Fly-fishing for trout and steel-head on Lake Erie and the many streams in Pennsylvania. I alsoenjoy model building.

ERWIN/Gertner, Betty J.Betty and Willis havethree children and two grandchildren.Family and Consumer Education Teacher (Retired).Currently: Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant.BS Carnegie-Mellon, MS University of Wisconsin.Willis - PhD. Retired Professor, Dept. of Philosophy and Religious Studies University of Wisconsin, Eau

Claire.

We spend our winters in Georgetown, Texas.

Hobbies: I enjoy travel, especially incorporating timeshare exchanges, Elderhostel programs, and motorhome excursions. Golf is a continuing challenge. Sewing and crafts always bring me great pleasure.


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FARINE, George V.Deceased - May 5, 1962.

George entered the Navy in August 1955. After completing his four tour of duty he moved to California.

FEDERKIEL/McGreevy, Barbara A. “Barb”Barb and John have three children and four grandchildren.Kindergarten teacher and homemaker.Braward College.John (Champ) - Owner, V.P. of S.T .S. Inc. (Communication Construction - Retired).

Hobbies: Flower gardening.

FERBER, Jr., John L. “Jack”Jack and Eleanor havethree children and seven grandchildren.Slippery Rock College.

I was a construction worker, banker and official for football, basketball, baseball and softball.

My most satisfying rewards have been my marriage and grandchildren. My most exciting events wereliving in Florida; meeting Bebe Rebozo and President Nixon going to the Steelers - Dallas Superbowlgame in l976; and the NFL celebrities I met playing football against Johnny Unitas when he played for$8.00 per game before signing with the Baltimore Colts; and my sandlot sports career.

Hobbies: Children, grandchildren, wife, movies and church.

FERRIS, Robert R. “Bob”Bob and Carolyn (Kay) have three children and seven grandchildren.President and CEO, the North Carolina Granite Corp.BS Chemical Engineering, MBA, PhD, Registered Professional Engineer; Beta Gamma Sigma, Lambda

Chi Alpha, Alpha Phi Omega.Kay -Teacher (Retired).

Hobbies: Golf, flying (multi-engine, instrument and instructor ratings).

FOX/Johnston, G. LucilleDeceased - November 26, 1977 - McAlester, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.Lucille and Ed had four children.

Lucille married Edward J Fox on October 8, 1954 and moved to Aspinwall. Lucille then completed herhigh school studies at AHS. After graduation they eventually returned to Oklahoma where Lucille workedin an ammunition factory with her husband.


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FRAUENHO LZ, Lowell H. “Lowie”Lowie and Carol Anne have two children and two grandchildren.AA from Cabot College, BS California State Univ.

Jack MULLEY and I joined the Navy in January, 1956. I served seven years as an Electronics Technicianand Nuclear Reactor technician. I was stationed on Midway Island, several other ships and stations, andtwo years in Idaho for Nuclear Power Training and instructor duty. My Navy career ended after puttingthe USS Long Beach CGN-9, a nuclear powered guided missile cruiser, in commission and servingaboard for two years.In 1963, I moved to Livermore, California, and worked for General Electric Co., Nuclear Energy Divisionfor 17 years, starting as a Nuclear Reactor Operator, and finishing as a Nuclear Products ProgramManager. While with GE, I obtained a BS degree from California State University - Hayward, in 1971.We moved to Mackay, Idaho, in 1985, Carol’s hometown. Here I completed a rewarding nuclear career,taking early retirement after ten years at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (now the IdahoNational Laboratory) as Nuclear Safety Manager at a Nuclear Fuel Processing Facility.I have been fully retired since February 2001. We are now living in this central Idaho city of Mackay with547 souls, nestled between 11,000 ft. mountain ranges, some 100 miles from the nearest stoplight. Ourcounty is larger than Connecticut but has only 4,238 people. We are active in local historical activities,church, volunteer government boards and committees, American Legion, and I am the “Voice of theValley”, the announcer for any public events requiring a strong voice and microphone, including parades,bazaars, rodeos, races, and bingo. Carol is involved in most, but has her own activities.

Personally, my family has been the most significant aspect of my life. Professionally, my Navy years,completing college, and a successful technical career were satisfying accomplishments.

Hobbies: Astronomy, building models, golf, ATV riding in the mountains, historical projects, “tinkering” inmy basement shop, and fishing.

GIBBS, Jr., Joseph W. “Joe”Joe and Rosemary have four children and three grandchildren.Marine Lieutenant Colonel (Retired).Master’s Degree.

I am currently writing an historical novel. AHS prepared me well and I thank all the teachers and myfellow classmates for their examples, good and bad. My most satisfying experience was working for andwith America’s finest young men and women who serve their country as U.S. Marines.

Hobbies: Writing.

GILLESPIE/Angelo, Judith A. “Judy”Judy and Louis have four children and four grandchildren.Teacher; Angelo Associates and homemaker.BS Indiana State College.Louis - Math teacher and Building Contractor, Angelo Associates, Inc.

Hobbies: Grandchildren and boating.


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GREENE/Moore, Carol A.Carol and Harley have five children and six grandchildren.Carol - Homemaker and Lab Technician (Retired).

I was a homemaker, mother and lab technician. I worked with ETO and Radiation Sterilization in variouspositions and I retired in 1998. I also do bookkeeping for my husband’s small business. I was able totake college courses that were of interest to me. I have never been or ever will be wealthy in a materialsense. This questionnaire has made me reflect on the last 50 years and made me realize how wonderfulthey were. I had not realized how satisfied I am with my life.

My most satisfying rewards have been the births of my five children; my marriage of 49 years to the sameman; and that our four living children are happy, responsible adults.

Hobbies: I do work for my church and I am a trustee volunteer for AARP Tax Service. I also help withorganizing projects for a local nursing home.

GRIMES, Robert D. “Bob”Bob and Marlene have two children (twin daughters).BSEE Carnegie-Mellon.Director Business Development (Retired 1993), currently Management Consultant.

I worked at ANSCO film in Binghamton, NY and RCA Astro-Electronics in Princeton, NJ. I retired fromContraves in Pittsburgh as Director of Business Development. I consult for the Univ. of Pittsburgh and forNASA, and I remain a member of the Technology Advisory Board for Union Switch & Signal.

My most satisfying accomplishment was the thrill of watching an Atlas-Agena rocket take my Rangerspacecraft payload into space. Years later I showed my girls a duplicate spacecraft hanging from theceiling at the Smithsonian and explained that the one on the moon has my name engraved on it. Anotheraccomplishment was learning to proficiently race sports cars and sailboats.

Hobbies: Travel, video production, genealogy and helping start-up companies.

GUNTHER, John A. “Janek”Deceased - April 11, 1988.Janek married classmate Nancy HUBBELL and they had two children .Captain, United States Navy.BS US Naval Academy; BSCE Rensselaer; MSCE Stanford Univ.

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HAIL/Lancaster, Sonja R.Sonja and Robert have two children and two grandchildren.West Penn Hospital School of Nursing (Retired).Robert - Accountant, U. S. Steel.

I catered for a number of years. I am now retired and traveling.

My most satisfying accomplishments are raising my sons and seeing them grow into successful caringadults with wonderful wives. The arrival of the grandchildren was the icing on the cake. I was born to bea grandmother. I also enjoy traveling around the world with my husband which is very exciting. We hopeto do much more.

Hobbies: Bowling, reading, traveling and spending time with children and grandchildren.

HAMRE/Lodge, Salli H.Salli and Buzz have three children and four grandchildren.Director Pre-School (Retired).Buzz - Administrator/Fox Chapel School District (Retired).

Hi classmates! I first met many of you in grade school. I have fond memories of Aspinwall High Schooland I’m looking forward to our grand 50th reunion week-end. My husband is Buzz Lodge (AHS class of‘51). Among my bridesmaids were Sally BOLLINGER/Greulich and Betty ERWIN/Gertner. For 18 years Iwas the director of a pre-school. As a volunteer, I continue to assist in raising funds through Fox ChapelPresbyterian Church for Missions, here and abroad, and along with a few friends, we visit and take mealsto the elderly.While on a trip, I was singled out to participate in a short Frisbee game with Prince Charles, the futureKing of England. That was fun! A visit to Sweden and Norway was a highlight in my life. I visited thehomes of my parents and met many cousins and their families.

Pastimes: Spending time with a loving family and friends is what I enjoy most in my life. I also have toinclude the sea and the mountains, collecting antique jewelry, cross-country skiing, gardening and thesmile of a child. Life has been good.

HASTINGS, David W. “Dave”Deceased - November 21, 1980.Dave and Avon had two children and three grandchildren.BS Purdue University - Pharmacist.Avon - RN, Presbyterian Univ. Hospital, School of Nursing.

After graduation, Dave acquired his BS in Pharmacy from Purdue University. He met and married Avon.Dave became well recognized in his field of Hospital Pharmacy. He had joined a group that started theHospital Council of Western, PA. The group’s focus was to leverage their buying power to reduce thecosts of drugs and hospital supplies. He also set up the first Pharmacy for the Harmarvil le RehabilitationHospital now known as Health South Harmarville Rehabilitation Center. Dave was a great story teller andloved a good joke. He was a person other people liked to be around. He liked golf and reading. After helost his eyesight, he began listening to audio books. He never complained about his circumstances. In1977 Dave received a kidney transplant from his brother, Richard. Dave had completed hisdocumentation to begin a Pharm D program at Duquesne University.


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HATTON, Jr., John A.John and Suzanne have three children and three grandchildren.Vice-President & Technical Director, FibreGlass Evercoat Co. (Retired).Attended Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics; BS University of Cincinnati.Suzanne -Teller (Retired).

I married Sue in 1959 and we had three boys in four years. I spent thirteen years in night school to earna degree in chemistry. We moved to Cincinnati in 1969. I worked in the fiberglass resin business forforty-three years. We moved to Florida in 1996 and I retired in 2001.

My best experience was having the opportunity to participate in the sale of FibreGlass Evercoat to a largemulti-bil lion dollar corporation in 1995.

Pastimes: Walking the beach and the grandkids.

HELBLING/Barth, Mary J. “Joy”Joy has two children.Professional Artist (corporate/residential); Art Teacher/Therapist (special needs students).

Interests: Sailing, biking, photography, kayaking and travel.

HELFRICH, Edward R. “Ed”Ed and Mary Francis have three children and four grandchildren.V.P. Division Manager, Alco Health Services (Retired).Mary - Manager, Customer Service, FM Global Insurance Co. (Semi-Retired).

Hobbies: Golf, bowling and traveling.

HENRY, Jr., O. LeeLee and Margaret (Peg) have three children and five grandchildren.BS Lehigh; MBA University of Michigan; MME Bradley University.

I have spent my life turning around sick companies and some of the time the “Patient” lived. Myexperiences have provided Peg and me lots of opportunity to live outside the U.S. Currently, I amretired and working at helping non-profit organizations. We are fortunate to have neat kids and grandkidsthat like to visit.

Hobbies: International travel by motorcycle.


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HICKLER/Wrend, Helen I.Deceased - April 15, 1994.Husband - David Wrend.

In 1986 Helen was a Systems/Procedures Analyst for Sperry Corporation which later became Unisys.She attended several professional seminars to further her career.She lived in the outskirt s of Philadelphia and liked to go to see professional basketball games. Helenalso liked to play tennis and attended several Wimbledon matches and the U.S. Open. Movies wereanother of her favorite pastimes.Helen was the youngest of five daughters and she had a great sense of humor according to her sister,Marian. Helen and David did not have any children.

HUBBELL/Gunther, Nancy J.Widow of classmate John GUNTHER; they had two children and two grandchildren.Dietitian/Department of Defense Civilian.BS Penn State; ADA UCLA.Presently engaged.

John and I lived in 22 places around the world in 27 years, complete with cats, dogs and kids. I bet thereis a mini-reunion in the planning stages on high!!

HUMES/Hannigan, Nancy A.Nancy and Jim (Deceased) have three children and five grandchildren.BS Slippery Rock, Elementary Education.

I taught school for 28 years and retired in 1997. Since then I have enjoyed my retirement by traveling andspending time with my grandchildren.

A most satisfying event was a three-month vacation with my husband to Australia and New Zealand. Wespent time in every territory of Australia and really got to know the people. In addition, my 28 years ofteaching has also been very satisfying. It’s been a great life.

Hobbies: Music, Singing in the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church Choir and the Cranberry Civic Chorale,playing in the Church’s Bell Choir and traveling.

IRELAND/Bell, MardenDeceased - May 16, 2002.Marden and Philip had two children and two grandchildren.BA Mary Washington College.

Marden entered Mary Washington College after graduation from AHS. Shortly after graduation fromcollege Marden married Philip B. Bell. They moved several times before settling down in Arizona to raisetheir family. They worked together in building up an apartment management and development company.Marden then returned to becoming a full-time mother.She eventually moved back to Pennsylvania. She joined a friend in growing a company namedCheckmed, an education card company. She stayed there for a ten year period before returning toArizona in 1974. She brought her mother back to Arizona where she attended her mother’s needs untilshe passed away in January 2002 at the age of ninety-five.(continued next page)


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IRELAND …Marden was very active. She loved horses and raised and bred quarter horses. She worked with herdaughter, Bridges, who developed into a two time world champion quarter horse rider.

Her greatest satisfaction was her devotion to her family and her love of her grandchildren. She was agood mother and taught her children good values.

Hobbies: Gardening, cross-stitching and knitting.

KANE, Regis W.Rege and Mary Ellen have six children and six grandchildren.Director of Sales, Contour Saws, Inc.

My most satisfying reward is parenting our six children. Since I am not retired, yet, I don’t have time towork on my hobby, which is golf.

KELLER/Hoffner, Velma M. “Vel”Vel and Orde have three children and five grandchildren.

When our youngest child was seven, I went back to work. I worked at Keller-Pedley Insurance for 28years before retiring in 1999. Orde retired in 1998 due to a stroke, but has recovered nicely. I have beenfree of breast cancer since 1979. God was watching out for the both of us. In the summer of 2000 wedrove our little trailer to Alaska and had a wonderful time. Since then, we have pulled the trailer toColorado and California and just recently came back from Nova Scotia. At present, I volunteer for meals-on-wheels and at the local hospital.

KING, James P. “Jim”Jim married classmate Carol ZOERB and they have three children and six grandchildren.General Electric (Retired).Carol - Registered Nurse (Retired).

After moving to Utica, New York, we started camping. Our family has been to all the lower 48 states,most of Canada, Mexico and Alaska. It is a great way to see this beautiful country of ours. We retired in1999 to Cape Cod and built our retirement home. We moved here to hopefully get away from the cold,snowy winters of Utica. Carol remains active in a nursing group in our area and also with the Cape CodHospital Auxiliary.

KING/Gibson, Nancy A.Deceased - November 1, 1993.Nancy and Ken had two children and one grandchild.School Librarian.BS Davis and Elkins College - Biology Major.

Nancy had a love of children’s literature and loved to read and work with primary school children. Shewas actively involved in church work - Sunday school and choir.

Most satisfying reward - She was a mother that loved her girls.

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KRAMB, Jr., Charles E. P. “Chuck”Chuck and Lois have three children, ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.US Air Force; Honeywell/HFSI; computer consulting; Electronic Data Services (Retired).Lois - Communications technician, secretary and teacher (Retired).

Lois and I currently reside on the shores of Chesapeake Bay near the town of Kilmarnock, Virginia. Ourlife here, while pleasant is never dull with Lois’s 91 year-old mother Beatrice, our 4 year-old grand-daughter, Madisen, a 13 year-old border collie, Molly, two Jack Russell terriers, Cleo, 3 years, andChessie, 2 years, and last, but not least, two cats, Shadow and Callie, both one year old, to keep us onour toes. Lois and I enjoy travel as time and conditions permit. Lois spends a considerable amount ofher time babysitting her mom and Madisen while I am attempting to finish off our basement. I dooccasionally slip out the back door when no one is looking to do my two favorite pastimes…SAILING andFISHING.

My most satisfying accomplishments are a successful marriage; seeing Lois complete college and to goon to a teaching career she had always hoped for; seeing my children grow up; and being successful inmy work pursuits.

Hobbies: Boating/fishing, photography, electronics, and woodworking.

KREMER/Popies, Janet L.Janet and Frank have three children and seven grandchildren.Registered Nurse (Retired).Frank- PPG Management (Retired).

My most satisfying experiences are my family and work.

Hobbies: Family.

LABARTHE, Jr., Jules “Jay”Jay and Carroll have two children.Architect.BA Cornell University.Carroll - Music Teacher and Fiber Artist .

I married my classmate one week after graduation. I served in the Army reserve for six months at Ft.“Bliss” after which I served an architectural internship in a small Pittsburgh firm. I entered into apartnership with a friend in 1967. We closed the partnership when I was offered a director of designposition in conjunction with the joint venture of PPG and Feal, spa of Milan. The joint venture failed afterthree years and I then started The Design Alliance. I l ived in Fox Chapel until we bought a “weekend”place in Ligonier in 1990 at which point we successfully downsized to an apartment in Aspinwall andfulltime in Ligonier, including an office in my home. I spend one day or so per week in the Pittsburghoffice.

Accomplishments - Good first (and only) marriage, and two adult children who decided this year, at 40and 42, to marry neat people. I started The Design Alliance Architects 27 years ago and the firm hasdone good work, served its clients well and people that I have recruited are now its owners and leaders.Fortunately, they permit me to still come in to work occasionally.



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LABARTHE…Hobbies: Selective architectural project involvement. I returned to golf about 12 years ago with avengeance and my handicap is slowly going down; have played around with water coloring and plan tospend more time with it; gradually traveling more and volunteering with several boards and nonprofitorganizations.

LAMPERSKI, Joseph D. “Joe”Joe and Jeanne have two children and two grandchildren.District Manager: Pentair Inc., Lincoln Industrial Division (Retired, 33 years); Currently:

Consultant.

My most satisfying accomplishment was raising and educating my two sons.

Special Interests: President of Polo Fields Condo Assoc., grandchildren care, and antique radio repair.

LINDER/Zeltner, Carol A.Carol and George have two children and one grandchild.Dietician (Retired).BS from Mt. Mercy College; MS from Ohio State University.George - Engineer.

I graduated from Mt. Mercy College and completed an internship at Cincinnati General Hospital inDietetics. I then went on to finish my Masters Degree from Ohio State. I have worked in the field ofdietetics both full and part-time. I took time out for children. I retired in 2001.

Being a mother has changed me more than any other event.

Hobbies: I l ike to read and play tennis. I have more recently learned to quilt and have taken somepottery courses.

LITTLE, G. Robert “Bob”Bob and Collette have two children and three grandchildren.Physician in general practice.BA - Gettysburg College; MD - Hahnemann Medical College.Collette - Registered Nurse.

I served my medical internship at Harrisburg Hospital from 1963 - 1964 and followed that with a tour ofduty in the U.S. Navy from 1964 - 1966. My Family Practice is located in New Cumberland, PA.

My most satisfying accomplishment is surviving and making it through medical school. Everyone said itwould be difficult, and it was.

Hobbies: Raising tropical fish since high school. My interests also revolve around my three grandkids.


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LONG/Bishop, Thelma I.Thelma and Earl have five children and fourteen grandchildren.Nurse – El Jen Convalescent Hospital (Retired).Thelma earned a degree in Nursing.Earl had a 20-year career in the Army.

I have kept busy raising children. My husband, Earl, had a 20-year career in the Army. We moved toEielsen AFB in Fairbanks, Alaska; then to Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas; and then to Fort Bliss in El Paso,Texas. In 1970, I worked for Hallicrafters (6 years) and Corning (4 years). After Earl retired in 1970, wemoved to Las Vegas, NV. There I returned to school to get my degree in Nursing. I then worked for 13years at El Jen Convalescent Hospital. I retired in 1999.

My most satisfying reward was raising five great children and finally going back to school to finish myeducation.

Hobbies: Earl and I enjoy RV’ing and traveling throughout the country. I also enjoy reading andcrocheting.

LORESCH/Strunk, Martha A. “Marti”Marty and Sturges have three children and six grandchildren.Art Teacher.BS Edinboro State College.Sturges Butler – Accountant.

I taught art for two years at Allison Park High School. I married an entertainer that I met on the ski slopesof Ligonier, PA. He was a native of Buffalo and a senior at VMI. We moved to New York City, had twoboys, moved to Boston, then to Maine where my third son was born. We again moved to Littleton, CO.,where my husband entertained to raise funds for the U.S. Ski Team. We then went to Hollywood andSanta Monica, CA when Jud Strunk’s career started to take off.Shows at this time included many Merv Griffin shows, and Laugh In. He was the warm-up act for GlennCampbell. One song he wrote and recorded, “Daisy a Day”, was a hit. At the age of 45 he died whileflying his plane, it went down in Maine.I went back to teaching art in the Junior High in Farmington. I married my second husband, ouraccountant, Sturges Butler. However, I retained my name as Strunk.In 1983 we bought an Inn and 10 cabins on a near-by lake for a summer business. After 22 years ofteaching art, I became ill from my art room environment with a lung disease, “Interstitial Fibrosis”, whichbrought me back to Pittsburgh Presbyterian Hospital for a lung transplant. By some miracle, my lungdisease was arrested and I did not have to have a transplant. The day I surrendered my oxygenequipment was the happiest day of my life.My three boys all l ive and work out of Maine. We now have five granddaughters and one grandson. Wesold the Kawanhee Inn in December of 2004, and semi-retired. My husband is not retired yet. His officeis here in Farmington.

My hobbies include; Any arts and crafts, sewing, cooking and gardening. My newest interest is thecomputer and digital photography.


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MacNEIL/Olsson, Judith N. “Judi”Deceased - June 26, 1987.Judi and John had three children and three grandchildren.Nursery SchoolTeacher.BA Grove City College.John - Olsson’s Book and Record Stores.

Upon graduation from Grove City College, Judi moved to the Georgetown area of Washington, D.C. andstayed with her sister. She met John Olsson there and they married in 1960. Eight to ten years aftertheir marriage, Judi started a nursery school where she taught basic French. She played guitar and puton annual shows with the children for their parents. She eventually sold the nursery school but stayed onto teach for a number of years.Judi then began to help John at Olsson’s Book and Record Stores (there were seven stores). Johnstates that Judi was the funniest woman he has ever met. Even as she lay ill in the hospital, she still hada great sense of humor. John said that she was the funniest lying-down (vs. stand-up) comedian that heknew -- a great raconteur. All their children have this same ability.

Most satisfying achievements: The annual show by the children for their parents. It was calledInternational Day.

Hobbies: Singing with a folk group at the local Catholic Church.

McGAHAN/Thompson, Patricia M. “Pat”Pat and DaveThompson (Deceased) have four children and five grandchildren.

I worked as Secretary/Assistant to Director of Sales, Steel City Products, Automotive Supply Distr.(Retired). I am currently a part-time secretary/receptionist with a local real estate company.

My children and their accomplishments are my most satisfying reward. My oldest is a cardiovasculartechnician, my middle daughter is with the City Engineering Department and my two youngest are cops.They’re all “good people”.

Hobbies: Traveling (cruising, camping, road trips -- anyway, anytime, anywhere); love to read; still followthe Steelers and the Pirates; and I have gone to Spring Training ever since I moved to Florida.

McLAUGHLIN/Monahan, Barbara A. “Barb”Barb and Bill have three children and nine grandchildren.Girl Friday at W. F. Monahan Assoc. (Retired).Bill - Owner: W. F. Monahan Associates.

My most satisfying accomplishments are beating cancer twice and my family.

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McQUAID/Thomas, Carolyn J. “Cari”Cari and David have two children and four grandchildren.BS in Physical Education and English from Slippery Rock STC.David - PhD: Engineer/Electromagnetics, Raytheon Management (Retired).

I was first married in 1959. I taught in three school districts during the next eight years, includingAspinwall Jr. High School. I had my first daughter in 1960; divorced 1961; entered my second marriagein 1966; and had my second daughter in 1970. I have resided at Conneaut Lake and Aspinwall, PA.,Morris Twp., NJ, and Andover, MA from 1959-1972. We moved to Santa Barbara, CA in 1973 (stil l hereand still married). I took care of daughters, husband and home. I have done weekly part-time grandchild-care for four grandchildren (19, 17 and 3-year-old twins) through the past nineteen years and it continues.I have worked as travel agent; volunteered in a variety of ways in church, schools, scouts, community;sang in a Sweet Adeline chorus and several quartets. I went back to college for Spanish, German and,through Adult Ed., for computer use and genealogy. I was bitten by the genealogy bug in 1995, and Iremain active in the SB Genealogy Society, including presentations on genealogy. I have traveled twiceto ancestral areas in Germany and the Alsace-Lorraine area of France.

My most exciting or satisfying award, event or accomplishment: #1) Actually seeing (in a mirror) mysecond baby being born. #2) Traveling on my own in 2004 for a month in Germany and France.

Hobbies or Special Interests: Genealogy, reading, needlework, computer/internet, deciphering andtranslating old German records.

McRANDAL, John L.John and Shirley (Deceased) havethree children.Bricklayer Superintendant for Penn Piping Co. (Retired).

My interests focus on helping my kids.

MEIGS/Chiodi, Marlin R.Deceased - August 24, 2003.Marlin and Larry had two children and four grandchildren.St. Margaret’s School of Nursing.

Marlin became a Registered Nurse upon graduation from St. Margaret’s School of Nursing. Larry soldmonuments for memorials. While on a business trip to Pittsburgh, Larry met Marlin on a blind date.When first married, Marlin continued nursing at the Barre Hospital in Barre, VT for the next three or fouryears. Then Larry and Marlin acquired and operated a clothing store for children and women in Barre.They also owned a summer house at Lake Woodbury in VT. They enjoyed boating and water skiing.Marlin’s good friend and Classmate, Shirley NEGLEY Kobert and Al would visit them on occasion.

Her most satisfying achievement was her family.

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MONTGOMERY, C. BarryBarry and Shauna have four children and seven grandchildren.Attorney.Muskingum College and U. of Michigan Law School.

I attended Muskingum College in Ohio and then went on to the U. of Michigan Law School. I marriedafter college graduation. I joined a law firm in Chicago in 1962, and then started my own firm with twoother lawyers in 1967. We have built the firm to 100 lawyers. We handle major litigation throughout theU.S. I divorced in 1976 and remarried in 1993. I have two great children from each marriage. I amcurrently living in the city with my wife, Shauna, and our two kids, Knox and Meredith.I am still very active as the managing partner of the firm and in civic organizations. I have written andpublished numerous articles and book chapters on trial practice and have delivered numerous speechesaround the country on trial topics (thanks Miss Kiley). I have received numerous awards (we should byour age) and have been listed in Best Lawyers in the U.S. for the past 15 years. I sti l l love the practice oflaw and have no intention of retiring until my last kid has graduated from college, at which time I will be82!

My most satisfying award is being selected as one of the top ten trial lawyers in the U.S. by the NationalLaw Journal in 1996.

Hobbies: Golf, squash, and enjoying my eight-year-old son, my six-year-old daughter, and sevengrandchildren of my two married daughters. My six-year-old daughter and six-year-old granddaughter arebest friends and classmates at the same school.

MORCOM/Hartsock, Marjorie R. “Marge”Marge and Bob have three children and two grandchildren.BA University of Pittsburgh and attended Duquesne Grad School.Robert Hartsock, MD - Hematologist, Lecturer and Director of Laboratory Medicine (Retired).

I was a 4th grade school teacher, real estate agent, and a bank teller (retired 1990). I did hospitalvolunteer work for about 25 years. I also ran the Buckle Up Baby Program and got feedback from acouple of the parents that the seat we provided had saved their babies’ l ives in car accidents. That is avery rewarding feeling!

Our most satisfying experience is having raised three great sons, having a happy family and now beingthe grandparents of a boy and a girl.

Main Interests: Family, book group, investment club (21 years), travel, and until recently, tennis.

MORECE/Hunt, MaryannDeceased - June 30, 1967.Maryann and James had three children.

Maryann married several months before graduation to James Hunt. They had three children. Maryannwas a homemaker and a very nice person to be around. She was a good mother and a devoted wife.She liked to play cards with her friends and Classmates, Patty ROBERTS Zeik and Barbara WILSONBenec and their husbands. She was a fun person.


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MORGAN/McEwan, Grace F.Grace and John (Deceased) have one child and one grandchild.Chatham College and West Penn Hospital School of Nursing.

I attended Chatham College (1955-1957) and West Penn Hospital School of Nursing (1957-1960). Imarried John in 1960; lived in Grosse Pointe, MI from 1960-1967; moved to Dallas from 1967-1970; thento Corpus Christi from 1970-1975; and finally, moved to Houston from 1975 to the present. I was ahousewife and worked as a nurse while living in Houston. I am now retired and enjoying life andHouston’s balmy weather.

Most satisfying experience: Children, grandchildren and friends.

Hobbies: Doing various activities with a senior group and I enjoy reading novels.

MORISON/Young, Lynne F.Lynn and Rollin havethree children and ten grandchildren.Legal Secretary; Office Manager; Manager (5 depts.) at State Bar of California; Office Efficiency

Consultant.Rollin -35 years with Del Monte Corp., Manager of Financial Planning (Retired).

I grew up in a loving family. I’ve done pretty much what I’ve wanted to, i.e., traveled, both in the U.S. andabroad. I’ve met some very interesting people and I’ve done some very satisfying volunteer work, bothwith people and with animals. I’ve been lucky enough to marry a wonderful man.

Traveling to different countries and meeting people from different cultures has been most satisfying.

Hobbies: Our dogs and photography. Special interests include volunteer work for AARP, HumaneSociety and the environment.

MOROFF/Sparks, Barbara A. “Barb”Barbara and David havethree children and three grandchildren.BS Indiana State Teachers College.David - VP of Coal Mining Operations (Retired).

After teaching a few years, I was fortunate enough to be a stay-at-home mom. David and I have threechildren who all completed college and moved on to their individual careers. We now have threegrandchildren. This, I believe, is my greatest accomplishment.My husband, David, retired early as a VP of coal mining operations, so we moved to sunny Florida. Sincewe have been fortunate to live in Paradise, we volunteer at our local St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store,where I also serve on the Board of Directors.As an eight-year survivor of breast cancer, I serve as Chairman of “A Cancer Awareness Day GolfTournament”. It gets bigger and better every year.

Hobbies: I keep quite busy playing golf and bridge. I do line dancing and water aerobics (good forarthritis, as I have had a knee replacement). I also practice Tai Chi and Reiki. We travel quite often andlive less than two hours from Orlando. Disney World is not only for kids.


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MUELLER/Scarborough, Patricia L. “Pat”Pat and Dick have three children and four grandchildren.Library Manager (Retired).BS Carnegie-Mellon.Dick - VP, Digital Equipment Corp., CSS; and VP, Compac Equipment Corp. Project 2000 (Retired).

Deceased March 28, 2005.

I met my husband at CMU and together we have had 46 wonderful years, three wonderful daughters, whohave used their own talents and personalities to become accomplished women and four GREATgrandchildren who have the chances to be whatever they want to be! What could be better?

Along with our church, we had to suddenly meet, relocate and resettle a Sudanese family of nine, directlyout of the Sudan, into the Manchester, NH community. A big part of this effort was to educate thecommunity about THEM, as well as to get them settled-in and able to “meld” into the community.

MULLEY, John L. “Jack”Deceased - April 1, 2000.Jack and Virginia had one child.Manager of Records for ALCOA (Retired).

Jack joined the Navy with Lowie FRAUENHOLZ in 1956. He later met and married Virginia Travis. Jackretired from ALCOA in 1995 after 20 years of service.

Pastimes: Hunting, fishing and a member of the Summit Township Sportsman’s Club.

NEGLEY/Kobert, Shirley A.Directed and taught Nurse Practitioner Programs at the U of Pittsburgh (Retired).BSN; MNEd at University of Pittsburgh.Al – Repairman (Retired).

I graduated from the U of Pittsburgh School of Nursing in 1960. After working for five years as a staffnurse, head nurse and teacher of maternity nursing at Allegheny General Hospital, I returned to graduateschool. Following graduate school, I taught 32 years at Pitt School of Nursing. I developed, taught anddirected the nurse practitioner programs the last 25 years at Pitt. I retired early in 1998.In 1986, I married Albert Kobert, who worked as a repairman of coin-operated vending machines. Alretired shortly after we were married. For 17 years, we lived in O’Hara Township, but recently moved to aContinuing Care Retirement Community near Saxonburg in Butler County. Al and I enjoy traveling andcommunity and church activities, as well as activities here at our retirement community.

Hobbies: Cross-stitching and travel.

NEWCAMP, John S.Deceased - January 4, 1996.John and Dorothy (Cutenese) had two children, three stepchildren and one grandchild.

John served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He worked at Spang’s Mill for several years until he wastransferred to Atchison, Kansas to be the main electrician at the mill.


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NEWCAMP/Pantano, Shirley A. “Shirl”Shirley and Tom have two children and two grandchildren.Secretary, Fox Chapel Area High School (Retired).Tom - Barber.

My life has been very happy. I have been married for forty-seven years and have two wonderful children.

My most exciting events have been the births of my children and seeing them grow up and graduate fromcollege.

Hobbies: Bowling and gardening.

NIX, A. LeeLee and Sandra have two children.Attended Indiana Univ. and Purdue Univ.Sandra - Registered Nurse.

I am semi-retired, along with my wife. I was a self-employed entrepreneur and owned the Press Box inMarket Square in downtown Pittsburgh. Sandy is a critical care RN and works part-time. At present, I ama part-time corporate driver and provide security for VIP’s and CEO’s for two Pittsburgh firms. I lovePittsburgh and the changing of the seasons.

Hobbies: Golf, woodworking, and fly fishing on a mountain stream. My wife is an artist and paints withmany national painters.

OTTE, John F. “Jack”Jack and Nancy have five children and ten grandchildren.Electronics Engineering Technician (Retired).

Hobbies: Photography and woodworking.

PERRIN, Charles L. “Charlie”Charlie and Marilyn have two children.Professor of Chemistry, Univ.of California San Diego.Marilyn - PhD Staff Assistant, Salk Institute.

San Diego continues to improve as a place to live. A broad, sandy beach is a mile from our house, eventhough I never go into the water, and I have not yet become a true Californian, since I wear a coat and tieeven as I bicycle to work. Much of my leisure time is spent gardening, which rewards with fruits (citrus,guava, persimmon, figs, loquat, raspberries, passion fruit, mango) and flowers (orchids, ro ses, gardenia,jasmine, camellia). Year-round we play weekend tennis. I enjoy my job, teaching organic chemistry to aclass of 400, or a graduate class, guiding my students in basic research, and writing papers. Marilyn’sjob is similar, but only research, and in neuroendocrinology, far removed from her PhD in computationalchemistry. Neither of us has plans to retire.

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PERRIN…Ten years ago, my lab moved to a new building. My office has a nice view of the coastline from the fifthfloor. The real benefit is the FM reception, pulling in classical-music stations from Los Angeles. We enjoythe chamber music, symphony, opera, theater, and restaurant scenes here.The jet plane has made it possible to travel more widely than I would ever have dreamt possible in highschool. Academe has permitted sabbaticals: a year in Sweden, a month each in Copenhagen andPadua, and four separate month-long stays in Paris. Besides many trips around the U.S., internationalconferences have taken us to York and Guilford, Belgium, Japan, Regensburg, Mexico City and Cancun,Israel and Egypt (two days after the invasion of Kuwait), Brazil (three times), Venezuela, Berlin, Sicily,Korea, Uppsala, Turin, and most recently China. Add-on excursions included Britain, Italian hill towns,the Riviera, the Dalmatian and Amalfi coasts, Sardinia and Corsica, Prague/Bratislava/Budapest/Vienna,a Baltic cruise to Tallinn and St. Petersburg, and a cruise along the coast and fjords of Norway. Marilyntook me to conferences in Sydney and Munster, and we went purely as tourists to Italy, Spain, Turkey,Costa Rica, and Hong Kong.

Most satisfying accomplishment - my marriage.

Hobbies: Gardening, travel and international cuisine.

PERRINE/Dodgens, Shirley J. “Shirl”Shirley and Van have four children and six grandchildren.Sales Supervisor (Retired).Van - US Army (Retired), Michelin Tire Corp. (Retired).

My most satisfying experience was living in Europe for eleven years and traveling to many differentcountries.

Hobbies: Buying and selling antiques and going to as many NASCAR races as time will permit.

PINO, Carmella R.Deceased - July 27, 2004.Community College of Allegheny County.VP – Bank of America (Retired).

Carmella was born in Pittsburgh and lived there until coming to Naples in 1978. She was a member of St.John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the Pilot Club of Naples where she served as chaplain for thiswomen’s service organization and also served as its president in 1991-1992.Carmella’s 45 year career in banking began at Mellon Bank of Pittsburgh in 1955 in the BookkeepingDepartment. She transferred to the Retail Banking Department where she enjoyed assignments in theEast Liberty, Squirrel Hill and Oakmont Offices. She attended the Community College of AlleghenyCounty and was a member of the American Institute of Banking. In 1978, she left Mellon as BankingOfficer at the Oakmont Office to move to Naples. She was first employed by First National Bank andTrust, predecessor of the current Bank of America, as Human Resource and Personnel Manager. Shewas promoted to various positions with the Landmark, C&S and NCNB banking companies includingmanager of the Fifth Avenue, North Trail and Pavilion Offices. She retired in 2000 as Vice President andCustomer Service Manager at the Pavilion Office.


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PRUITT/Brackett, Martha Jo LynnJo Lynn and Max have one son.Secretary, Volunteer/Abuse Center.Max - Matlack tank-truck driver (Retired).

We have a large family and are constantly in touch. We enjoy trips south, especially to the North Carolinabeach. I write poetry and some of it has been published. I mostly write for my own amusement. I wasdelighted to find out that my genealogy included a full-blooded Cherokee great-grandmother.

Hobbies: Writing poetry, dog breeding, gardening and canning the results, antiquing, flea marketing,collecting, genealogy and computer. I am an “opinionated political junky”, and I read a lot.

RACKI, F. Robert “Bob”Bob and Norma have three children and nine grandchildren.Engineer, Westinghouse Electric (Retired).BSME, University of Pittsburgh.

Early past employment consisted of short stints of mechanical engineering at Marquardt Aircraft locatedin Los Angeles and at the H.J. Heinz Company research facil ity in Pittsburgh. I later worked atWestinghouse Air Brake in Pittsburgh, and then settled into extended employment at the WestinghouseR & D Center and a Westinghouse dedicated Naval Division in Pittsburgh.

Most satisfying experiences: Marrying Norma and graduating from Pitt; receiving 22 U.S. Patent awardsand helping in raising my children and grandchildren. My special interest is living the sweet life of leisure,driving my grandchildren to and from their various activities, cooking, small remodeling jobs for mychildren, auctions, meeting new people and walking the dog.

Hobbies: Gardening, Mushroom Club, and radio-controlled model airplanes.

RAVEY/Johnson, Rachel B.Rachel and Carl have two daughters, one grandson.Hood College, MA from U of Edinburg, Scotland, plus a third college degree.

I was a teacher at a Community College. My most life-altering event was the death of my beloved motherearly in 5th grade (Miss Dre ssing’s class). I went wild for a while, then I managed to attend and graduatefrom Hood College and earn my first degree. I married Royal Cleaves Johnson II, a college math teacherwhose name I honor and have kept for my children’s sake.I then went on to graduate school and earned a MA in English Literature, getting my final hours from U ofEdinburg in Scotland. I had two daughters, both born by the Lamaze Method with Daddy present. Webought an island in Canada and built on it without sacrificing any trees. Then moved to a big countryplace and got into the really high-adventure stuff. I also became an activist.I earned my third college degree after spending a summer in Africa working in a “bush” hospital andclimbing Mt. Kilimanjaro when it was stil l deeply snow-packed. I worked as a therapist, social worker,college teacher and camp staffer in the summer. I married The Rev. Carl F. Pattison nineteen years ago(WHY did he marry such a radical???) and continue to live in the country and plan the next adventure. Iwill say that I have had major ups and downs. Sometimes I wa s just hanging on by my toes, and othertimes, I was sailing. My philosophy is “Carpe Diem”, and my favorite quote is from Dr. Suess’ “The Lorax”“….I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues.”

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RAVEY…I am a caver, rock climber, rappeller, hiker and kayaker. Three years ago, at age 64, I drove to Alaska bymyself, in my convertible, to accept a job as Waterfront Director at a Scout Camp. I lived in a tent allsummer, without any amenities, and taught swimming, canoeing, kayaking and lifesaving. Today (11-03-04) I climbed high up in a maple tree with my grandson, Carson. Great view!!I will be doing behavioral therapy with short-term mentally ill persons near Roanoke. My background insocial work, nursing, guidance, teaching, and counseling will all be utilized. I have been offered jobs atcollege again, and will be teaching a class there. This summer, I expect to be teaching swimming again.Whew!!

Hobbies: High interest in environment and wilderness adventure.

REED, Donald N. “Don”Don and Patricia have two children and three grandchildren.Professional Truck Driver (Retired).Patricia - Registered Nurse.

Hobbies: Golfing.

REITZ, Arlene J.Arlene has one daughter and four grandchildren.Ordained minister-missionary with “Loving Water Teaching Ministry”/“Bridges of Grace Ministry” in

Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, Central America.

It seems that I have spent most of my younger years raising somebody else’s children. My Johnny wenthome to be with the Lord at 5½, but the Lord keeps sending me children to love and nurture. I havemany, too many to count, including spiritual children, that call me Mom, and the list goes on.

RICHARDSON, James H. “Jim”I moved to New York in 1961 and have been here since. It’s a great city. I worked for a bus companyuntil I retired and then dabbled in the flea market business. Now I work part-time at a bridge club. I had aheart attack two years ago and am not able to travel at this time. However, I am happy that I havesurvived this long.

Hobbies: Bridge playing and watching football (Go Steelers).

RICKEY/Hughes, Caroline A.Caroline and Donald have two children and two grandchildren.Pre-school teacher.BA Ohio Wesleyan University.Donald - Film Maker - United Methodist Communications.

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RICKEY…With more freedom than ever in our lives and a great desire for change, we moved a year ago. Our homeis now Greenwood, Indiana, southwest of Indianapolis and not far from Don’s boyhood home. My sixthlife has begun as a Hoosier and I am loving it.

My greatest challenge and accomplishment is being a parent for 23 years of a multiple-handicappedchild. I learned from that experience that material accomplishments fall far short of the things that aremost important in life -- love, kindness, patience, courage and empathy.

My wish for you is that in all the challenges of your lives, you will be able to see new beginnings. I have!I may miss all of you as we are usually in California during the month of August.

RICKLEY, Raymond R. “Ray”Ray and Gloria have two children.Gloria - Office Manager, Construction Co. (Retired).

My occupations included the Air Force, North American Aviation, General Electric, Black Clawson andHarland Simon. I retired in 2000. My most satisfying event was spending a year in the Aleutian Islandswith General Electric.

Hobbies: Restoring cars, NASCAR and gardening.

RIEGER, Mabel A.After graduation, Dr. Sherman sent me for a job at a bank in Sharpsburg. I worked in the accountingdepartment there for about a year. I then accepted an office position with a small electrical contractingfirm. I worked there 34 years as a secretary, payroll clerk, accounts receivable and payable data entryclerk.After attending the Pittsburgh Floral Academy, my sister and I bought a flower and gift shop. Weoperated the shop for ten years. After closing the shop, I went to work for a company that manufacturesand distributes bearings and related items. I worked in the accounting department for fifteen years. Iretired from there in 2001. I also taught a Sunday School class of preschoolers at our church for twenty-plus years. For the last two years, I have been caring for my niece. She is a delight.

My most satisfying experience was owning a flower shop with my sister.

Hobbies: Gardening and floral arranging.

ROACH/Stresky, Janet M. “Jan”Deceased - July 9, 2002.Janet and Gene had four children and six grandchildren.

Janet married Eugene Stresky several years after graduation. They had four children. They enjoyedtraveling to Las Vegas and Atlantic City to participate in the game of chance.

ROBERTS/Zeik, Patricia M. “Patti”Secretary (Retired).Carl - VP and General Manager (Deceased).

I worked at several places of employment. My last employment - Industrial Testing Lab Services in RIDCis where I met Carl Zeik (VP and General Manager). We married in 1986 and we lived the last 19 yearsin Glassport. I am in the process of moving back to Powers Run Road.


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ROYSTON/Valley, Donna C.Donna has four children and four grandchildren.Mortgage Loan Contract Underwriter.BA Grove City College.

SALVETTI/Jennings, Alma J.Alma and Brook have two children and one grandchild.BA Chatham College and a second degree in nursing (1989).Brook - Health and Education Planner (Retired).

Since 1989 I have been practicing as an RN at Westmoreland Regional Hospital in Greensburg. I’m nowworking only two days a week. My husband Brook was in Health and Educational Planning until hisretirement a couple of years ago. He is a Pitt grad with a Master’s from the State U. of New York. Wehave two wonderful children and in August 2004, we were presented with our first grandchild, a beautifulbaby boy, Brook Walker Jennings.My family…husband, children and grandchild…continue to fulfill my life as my greatest accomplishment!!Second to that, my nursing career has been quite satisfying as well. Going back to school and finding outthat I could still study, memorize, take tests and keep up with the best without missing a class was indeedvery gratifying.

My special interests include cooking/baking, gardening, needlework, reading and just relaxing when timepermits.

SAMS/Woodling, Marlene R.Marlene and William (Bill) have four daughters and nine grandchildren.International Importing (Retired).BA El Camino College .Bill - Owner, MEI (An aerospace sales corp.).

Aside from raising a family, I volunteered for an international philanthropic organization helping to supportSt. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis. I have divorced and remarried. I retired from the InternationalDepartment of Hughes Aircraft Corporate Office after five years and now spend much of my timetraveling.

My best accomplishment, by far, was raising four amazing daughters.

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SCHEIB, Ruth E.Deceased - March 10, 1967.

Upon graduation Ruth attended Union College in Barbourville, KY. During this time she met and marriedDaniel Smith from Corbin, KY but eventually changed her name back to Scheib. Following graduationfrom Union College, Ruth attended the Pre-Med program at the University of Kentucky. She also workedat Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati, OH to further her education. Ruth had written several medical papersthat were published in medical journals.According to her brother, Jerry, when she was younger she liked to ride horses and was displaying herriding skil ls by riding in a stream one winter in Pennsylvania when the horse decided to lie down in thestream. At another time, Ruth was driving down Washington Boulevard and observed a male driverpulled over to the side of the road with a flat tire. Ruth stopped and changed the tire for that thankfuldriver.Ruth also went to the dirt track races with her best friend and Classmate, Luise WALLY. They even built asti ll in her basement with the help of Ruth’s father and cooked corn mash that was noticeable all overVirginia Avenue. Luise and Ruth remained close friends by phone. Rachel RAVEY, friend andClassmate, tells of how “We swam almost daily in the Allegheny River near Blawnox, swimming out infront of the huge barges, seeing if we could get across the river before they ran us down. We swam neardams and falls and swam at night. We both had a high interest in medicine.” Ruth was a leader - friendsof hers used to gather down at her house at noon and after school where she talked and they listened. Ialways looked up to her, even though she was quiet in school and with many other people. She seemedto KNOW a lot of stuff, far beyond her years. Ruth was the very sole of adventure and curiosity.

SCHETTLEY/Graham, Agnes M.Agnes and Larry have five children and three grandchildren.Secretary at the University of Pittsburgh (Retired).Larry - Engineer.

My most satisfying accomplishments were being able to help our sons through college.

Hobbies: Painting, gardening and antique collecting.

SCHMITT/Bosilovich, Ida MaeIda and Michael (Deceased) have two children and two grandchildren.

My past employment included RPC Electronics and Allegheny Bank (Retired).

My most satisfying event was having two daughters.

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SHEEHAN, George F.George and Beverly have four children and six grandchildren.Dr. Beverly Sheehan - Pharmacist.

I spent 21 years in the Army, 4 years as Director of Training with General Electric, 16 years asowner/operator of a commercial golf course (Birch Point Golf Club) and am presently a pro shop owner ofAffordable Golf.

My most satisfying accomplishments are a successful Army career, owning my own commercial golfcourse and enjoying life in general.

Hobbies: Golf.

SILL/Wheless, Margaret E. “Midge”Deceased - May 22, 1990.Midge had two sons and lived in Hudson, Florida.

As provided by her sons, Stephen and Eric, Midge lived a vibrant life. She had a strong relationship withher Church, a strong commitment to her family, and emphasized community sharing. Midge’s firsthusband died at the age of 37 in 1972.

SLATER, III, Albert H. “Al”Al and Elizabeth have two children.Attorney.Yale, Syracuse Univ., Columbia Univ - MBA.

SOOST/Rodewald, Adrienne J.Adrienne and Paul have four children and six grandchildren.BA Shippensburg State College.Paul - Senior Research Associate, Mobil Research & Development.

I am a wife, mother, grandmother, elementary teacher, massage therapist, helper of women to recoverfrom alcoholism, and community volunteer. In retirement I have had adventure travels while birdwatching in Africa, South America and Antarctica. My life has been blessed with family, friends, goodhealth and the Episcopal Church. I have had many glorious moments and a few difficult challenges. I amstill trying to show up for what is important, hoping to have no regrets when life is over, and learning that itis all about forgiveness and serving others.

Most exciting event: Becoming a mother and at 50, having a successful massage therapy business.

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STAHLSMITH, Burton E.Deceased - July 15, 1995.Burt and Virginia had two children and four grandchildren.

After graduation Burt worked for several years before entering the Navy for a four year tour of duty. Heserved on board the aircraft carrier - USS Essex. Upon discharge from the Navy he entered an ArtAcademy in Norfolk, VA and developed his sculpturing skil ls.He married Virginia Morgan and they had two children. Burt and Virginia divorced after eight years. Burtthen married three more times. He lived in O’Hara Township, PA, and a short time in WesternMassachusetts, Albany, NY and Waterford in Erie, PA. At the end Burt found God.

STEPHENS/Volpe, Suzanne “Sue”Suzanne has two children and one grandchild.Teacher.BA Ohio State University; MA Stanford University.

I received my BA in Speech Therapy from OSU. I was married in September, 1960. After Petecompleted Medical School at OSU, we moved to Milwaukee where he did his residency and then toCalifornia while he was in the Navy. I taught in the Escondido Schools. I completed my coursework for amasters degree at Stanford. Mike and John were born while we lived in Tiburon, California. They areboth married and there is one grandchild. Pete and I have been divorced for many years.I want all of you to know that I am bi-polar. I have experienced many episodes of this disorder since I lefthigh school, but it is controlled presently by medications. I do not promise to write back, but I would enjoyhearing from all of you.

My most satisfying award was my graduate award from Stanford University -- MA in Speech Pathologyand Audiology.

Hobbies: Making cards out of wrapping paper and water paper.

SWAB, Joseph N. “Joe”Joe and Anna have two children and one grandchild.National Agricultural Library (Retired).BS Clarion (History and English); MA University of Delaware (English); MLS Rutgers (Library).

After graduation, I joined the U.S. Navy in August, 1955, and completed active duty in August,1959. InJanuary 1960, I attended Clarion State College and graduated in August,1962 with a BS in Ed. I did mystudent teaching in Punxsutawney, PA.I was awarded a graduate assi stantship by the University of Delaware, Newark, DE where I did my coursework from 1962-1964, for my MA in English. Thereafter, I entered Rutgers, the State University in NewBrunswick, NJ from1964-1965, to earn my Master of Library Science (MLS). At Rutgers, I worked as agraduate assistant to Ralph Shaw and Richard Shoemaker (and Scarecrow Press) on the “AmericanBibliography” and “American Imprints” from 1800 through 1835. Subsequently, I completed my work onmy English masters thesis and received my MA in English from the University of Delaware in 1969.In 1970, I joined the staff of the National Agricultural Library in Beltsville, MD, and served in a variety ofprofessional and management positions. I managed the library’s publication program and edited thenewsletter (some of these publications are stil l on the Internet at NAL’s web site). I retired after 32 yearsat NAL in 2002. My wife, Anna-Elisabeth Meurer and I were married in Hamburg, Germany in April, 1968.In recent years, both my wife and our daughter-in-law have become U.S. citizens.



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SWAB…In addition to travels in Japan during my two years there with the Navy, I have traveled in Germany,Russia, Ukraine, Sweden, Denmark, Greece, Italy, and Spain. In the spring of 2003, Anna and I movedto Riderwood Village, a retirement community, where we participate in a variety of campus activities andcollege courses for seniors, and we volunteer at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at theUniversity of Maryland.

Hobbies: Photography, painting, writing, reading and collecting books, stamps and recordings (not allactive all the time).

SWAIM, Donald L. “Don”BFA Ohio University.Elizabeth Joyce - Literary Agent.

I was born in Wichita, Kansas, reared in Ohio, Texas, and Pennsylvania and educated at Ohio University,Athens. I have been a broadcast journalist and writer my entire career, most of which was in Manhattan.I am also a would-be novelist, computer junkie, and an amateur web designer.Until 1998 I was an editor, writer, producer, anchor and reporter for WCBS, New York. I was asupervising news editor for WMAR-TV, Baltimore and a news director for WORK, York, PA. Currently Iam a free-lance writer and head of a fiction writers’ workshop, Bucks County, PA. I am also a webmaster,notably The Ambrose Bierce Site - http://donswaim.com.

Most satisfying professional events: As a broadcaster, I was rewarded by the publication of my novel TheH.L. Mencken Murder Case, St. Martin’s Press, 1988. I was similarly rewarded by the posting on theinternet of more than 200 of my nationally-syndicated CBS Radio literary interviews at “Wired for Books” -http://wiredforbooks.org/swaim/.Least satisfying personal event: I was placed in a special education class at AHS after it was decided mysevere loss of hearing, a deficit I partially overcame, had impaired my ability to perform satisfactorily.Until now, I hid this impairment from my classmates.

Special interests: Collecting rare books and first editions; an Ambrose Bierce, H.L. Mencken, and JohnSteinbeck buff; and I also pick at the five-string banjo.

THALIMER, Daniel B. “Dan”Dan and Carol have four children and four grandchildren.Penn State 55-59.Manager of Application Systems - Atlanta Gas Light.

I spent one year teaching in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. I returned to Penn State for a year and wasthen drafted into the Army. I spent six years in the Nuclear Power Field Office with the last year on loanto the Argonne National Labs in Idaho Falls. I left the Army to join Control Data Corp. where I spentseventeen years doing computer techno geek things. During this time I met and married Carol in 1977.We moved our family to Atlanta after two bad winters in Minneapolis. While in Atlanta, I worked invarious computer related jobs. Carol and I started our own travel agency which we parlayed into threeagencies. We eventually sold them. Together we wrote more than 500 travel articles for more than 50magazines and newspapers, including the New York Times, LA Times, Ladies Home Journal, NationalGeographic Traveler, etc. and authored 14 travel guides. I eventually returned to the ranks of the technogeeks where I am still gainfully employed and from which someday I may be able to retire.



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THALIMER…About 5 years ago, Carol convinced me to let my white hair and beard grow and it turned out that I bear asurprising resemblance to Saint Nick. So for the past five years, I have been fill ing in for one of the mallSantas a couple of days a week, doing parties and special appearances as Santa. I have been having awonderful time doing a lot of charity Santa work for lots of wonderful people. The pinnacle of my Santalife has been appearing as Santa in the televised Festival of Trees Parade. If I ever retire, I’l l do Santafull time in November and December.

Hobbies: Travel, writing and photography

THOMAS, John G. “Jack”Jack has three children and five grandchildren.

I have been in the insurance business since 1958 and it has been great. Life has been better than Ideserve and I enjoy every minute of it. I am semi-coasting (the kids are paying me to stay away).

My most satisfying accomplishment is raising three children that are now productive members of society.

Hobbies: Restoring old cars, trucks and tractors and seeing the USA on my Harley.

THOMAS, Joseph C. “Joe”Joe and Tillie have three children, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Sr. Computer Tele-Communications Analyst - Rockwell International (Retired).

I worked at several places before entering Rockwell International. I progressed to Senior Computer Tele-Communications Analyst and traveled the U.S., England and France for installations and trouble-shooting.

My most satisfying achievement was my 24 year career with Rockwell.

Hobbies: Hunting, fishing and golf.

TOMKO/Nagy, Florene M. “Flo”Flo and Julius have two children.

I began my working years at Sid Tillman Pharmacy near Peabody High School. I met so many interestingpeople. The most notable was Adolph Manjo. I moved from Tillman’s to Blawnox Co. on Sixth Avenue inPittsburgh. I married in 1968 to Julius Nagy and we had two children. I spend much of my timevolunteering at the Senior Center, Goodwill and other areas. I stay very active.


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WALLY/Lucas, E. LuiseLuise has three children and two grandchildren.BA University of Pennsylvania, followed by an MBA.

As a descendant of an Aspinwall founder, I was raised and attended school in Aspinwall until age 18. Imarried at age 20 and raised three children on the New Jersey shore where we enjoyed boating, fishing,and water activities/sports as a family. I began work with non-profit agencies in 1971, and was ExecutiveDirector of non-profits in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Colorado and Arizona until 1993. I resigned my positionto raise my grandson. I took a position with the State of Arizona in Child Care Certification - making surethe state Day Care Facilities were up to code and safe. I retired in 2002, and started a business a s aCertified Cash Flow Consultant. I am currently enjoying retirement (and a little work) in sunny and warmArizona.

Going back to finish college in my 40’s was a kick. I got my BA at 42, and my MBA at 44. I was the firstin my family with a graduate degree.

Favorite hobbies are swimming, fishing, traveling and computers.

WILKISON, Lois A. “Annie”Annie has two children.Attended Chatham College and St. Petersburg Junior College.BA in Accounting from University of Southern Florida.

I worked for a few years in a CPA firm. My last husband, Dan Sullivan, was the best. He’s nowdeceased. He was a tennis pro and I really enjoyed tennis and other sports. I have a nephew, TimWilkison, who was a tennis pro and played the circuit for 5 or 6 years. My daughter will marry in April of2005, and my son lives alone. Both are in St. Petersburg, FL. My mother is 95, sti ll alive, and stillsmokes.

My most satisfying accomplishment is living every day. I love life!

WILSON/Benec, Barbara L. “Barb”Deceased: April 9, 2005.Sales: CAM-RPC Electronics (Retired).Joseph (Retired).

I retired in 2001, after a 34-year career with CAM-RPC Electronics. Joe and I had a summer home inPotter County.

My most satisfying event is my marriage.

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WOOMER, James C. “Jim”Jim and Sharon have five children, ten grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.Sharon McGuinness - Contract Bond Manager for a National Insurance Co. in Phoenix, AZ.

The day after graduation from high school, I left for the Navy and shortly thereafter married my highschool sweetheart, Judy Hartman. I was married for 22 years. From the day I left Blawnox, I spent therest of my time working my way west. After living in Oklahoma, Tennessee, Mississippi, Maryland,Virginia, New Jersey, Nebraska, Indiana and California, I decided to settle down with my five kids andmake my home. After my divorce, I met Sharon and we have been married for 20 years. Ten yearsago, we moved to Arizona.I am currently retired but have worked in the electronics field over the years in field service. A few yearsago, I got involved in woodworking (a hobby that became a business) and traveled around the westattending craft shows and selling the products I made.

Hobbies: Woodworking and raising animals. We always seem to have a houseful of animals. We arecurrently down to three dogs and one horse. I have enjoyed camping with the horses over the years. Ithoroughly enjoy traveling and especially going on cruises. Sharon wants to visit all the states in theUnited States, and we only have ten left to go.

WYSOCKI/Lenosky, Patricia K. “Patty”Patty and Harry have three children and three grandchildren.Nurse (Retired).Patty graduated from Allegheny General School of Nursing.

I’ve worked in every phase of nursing except pediatrics. I loved ICU and geriatrics the best. I had to goon disability when I was 58 and then went on to complete retirement at 62 because of fibromyalgia.

My most satisfying accomplishments were graduating from nurse’s training; giving birth to my babies andwatching my grandchildren being born.

Hobbies: There isn’t much I can do anymore. I love to read, visit family when I can, decorate our house,and walk Sadie, our dog, around the pond.

ZOERB/King, Carol J.Carol married classmate Jim KING and they havethree children and six grandchildren.Registered Nurse (Retired).Jim - General Electric (Retired).

After moving to Utica, New York, we started camping. Our family has been to all the lower 48 states,most of Canada, Mexico and Alaska. It is a great way to see this beautiful country of ours. We retired in1999 to Cape Cod and built our retirement home. We moved here to hopefully get away from the cold,snowy winters of Utica. I remain active in a nursing group in our area and also with the Cape CodHospital Auxiliary.


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ZUCCARO/Ciarlone, Joann N. “Jo”Joann and Alfred have two children and three grandchildren.Staff Nurse, Doctors Hospital of Augusta.Attended Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing.Alfred: DDS, PhD; Teaching and research, Medical School of Georgia (Retired).

I was a registered nurse and enjoyed a 30+ year career. I married Dr. Alfred Ciarlone, Professor ofDentistry at the Medical College of Georgia (now retired).

My most satisfying accomplishment is my marriage and my children.

Hobbies: Reading, cooking and taking care of my dogs (Yorkies).

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Ben Beal Ms. McCrum She was a great math teacher. She demanded and got discipline.

Mr. Berkheimer He was personable and knew his physics subject matter. Hewas always willing to give extra help.

What would you havedone differently?

I would have studied more but still partied. I would also havebecome better acquainted with more of our classmates.

Lynn Bennett Ms. McCrumMr. Berkheimer

They both had good attitudes and teaching skills, and made classinteresting.


I can’t think of anything I would do differently.

Cliff Borland Ms. KileyMr. Berkheimer

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I would have worked harder in English class.

Marilyn Brown Ms. Patterson Her love of poetry and literature inspired me.

Mr. Berkheimer He helped me think in a logical way.

Shirley Brusco - - - - - - I enjoyed all my teachers. We were very fortunat eto have such good teachers.


I don’t think I would have changed anything.

George Bucha - - - - - - All the teachers were my favorites - - No special one.


I would have taken my studies more seriously.

Rosalie Calderaro Ms. McCrum She was very good to me and took time to explain algebraproblems.


I would have studied harder and focused more on a career afterhigh school. I would not have gotten married so young.


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Margaret Carr Ms. McCrum She was a no nonsense “Character” and a good teacher.

Mr. Berkheimer He had an enthusiastic approach to chemistry.


I probably would not do much differently, except that I don’tthink I was as outgoing as I could have been during my Juniorand Senior years. Changing schools after 10th grade was quite achange.

Cal Clyde Ms. McCrum - - - - - -Mr. McCarthy - - - - - -


I would take more time to smell the roses.

Joan Coco Ms. McCrum I thoroughly enjoyed her algebra classes.


Nothing! I have a great life.

Edda Collins Ms. Hall I should have listened to her advice and entered the drivingcompetition.

Ms. McCrum - - - - - -

Gene Consolo Ms. Kiley She was demanding but fair. It was good to see her at the AHSGrand Reunion.

Mr. Berkheimer His physics classes required participation and providedinteresting hands-on learning.


There is very little that I would have done differently. Thoseyears provided a foundation for what I consider to be awonderful life.

Jack Cupps What would you havedone differently?

Study!


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Kathy Dearing Ms. Kiley She had the ability to make English interesting, even thegrammar.

Mr. Dahl He had a “ choice” sense of humor.


Very little! I look back on my five years at AHS and rememberthem very fondly.

Milt Ertel Ms. Kiley She really worked hard with me to get a passing grade inEnglish.

Mr. Wheeler Mechanical drawing was the only class where I had straight“ A’s”.


Nothing! Don’t look back. Just move ahead.

Betty Erwin Ms. McCrum She taught me algebra by intimidation and embarrassment, but itworked.

Ms. LutzMr. Lindsay

They were good classroom managers and knew their subjects.

Mr. Fleming He always had his hands full with the band, but that was a funclass and the performances (especially at football games) werememorable.


Those were GOOD days! I couldn’t say I would have had morefun, because I probably wouldn’t have lived to tell it. Therewere lots of activities, parties, and fun times, and the longer Ithink about those days the more I can remember. We all tookourselves very seriously, but that’s the name of the game forthose high school years. My family drugstore connection wasgood/bad news for me. All those experiences and relationshipsformed a good foundation for me for the next 50 years. I’mgrateful for those AHS years.

Jack Ferber Ms. KileyMr. Nikhazy

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Nothing! I enjoyed everything I did.


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Lowie Frauenholz Ms. Kiley She demanded I learn how to write; this was a significant factorin advancing my career.

Mr. Berkheimer He stirred the science and engineering in my blood, and hadpatience with the clowns in class.


I would have learned a lot more about getting into college andprograms like ROTC.

Joe Gibbs Ms. McCrum She made her expectations yours. Sometimes it was less thanour own expectations and sometimes more. There was nothingyou could do about it either way. She was not fair; she had herfavorites, but life is not fair and she taught me how to handlethat.

Mr. Berkheimer He could teach to all his students despite the chasm betweenthose exceptional classmates gi fted in science and the rest of us.I learned!


Nothing!

Judy Gillespie What would you havedone differently?

Not much! Those were great days.

Carol Greene Ms. Kiley She made her classes interesting.

Mr. Dahl I loved history and I could finish other work when hereminisced.


I would like to think that I would have gotten more involved andstudied harder. (But maybe not!)

Bob Grimes Ms. Burnite She made me realize that the arts could be fun.

Mr. Berkheimer He made chemistry and physics a challenge. (Even though DanThalimer and I used to sit in the last row and play for a penny apoint on the difference in our quiz scores.)


I would have kissed the girls - I’m still too shy. I would alsohave learned to play a musical instrument - I still can’t tune aguitar.


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Sonja Hail Ms. Kiley She showed a great deal of interest in the students.


Not Much! Maybe I would study harder. I had a lot of fun atAspinwall.

Salli Hamre Ms. Kiley She was my favorite teacher.

John Hatton Ms. McCrum She understood teenagers much better than most other teachers.


If I went back, I would study.

Lee Henry Ms. KavanaughMr. Berkheimer

They were both great.


Not much!

Nancy Hubbell Ms. McCrumMr. Berkheimer

They were the favorite teachers for both Janek and me.

Nancy Humes Ms. McCrum She was so alive and full of fun. The algebra classes were hardbut she explained things well. She was the rifle coach and Ienjoyed that. Also, she was my father’s teacher as well.

Mr. Berkheimer He made chemistry exciting, had a positive attitude and believedthat everyone could succeed.


If I could go back to those days, I would get more involved inthe aft er-school activities and get to know my classmates better.

Rege Kane - - - - - I never had a favorite teacher, but I should have paid moreattention in Ms. Klug’s class since the whole world is living onthe keyboard now. A few Spanish classes wouldn’t have hurteither.


I would have spent more time studying.


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Chuck Kramb Ms. Frey She enjoyed teaching, cared about the students and was fun tobe around.

Mr. Berkheimer He enjoyed teaching and always made things interesting.


Probably nothing!

Janet Kremer What would you havedone differently?

I would have selected a different “ High School”. My two yearsat Aspinwall were not very happy ones.

Jay Labarthe Ms. Kiley She knew what she wanted to happen and made it so; she earnedthe respect of students (at least mine).

Mr. Berkheimer His was much like Ms. Kiley but gave an immense amount ofhis time for speci al study and teaching, particularly lunchtimes,preparing students for ACS tests.


I would have spent more time with my parents, brother, cousins,aunt/uncle and grandmother - people who are gone or who Iseldom see at this point.

Carol Linder Ms. Burnite She gave me the opportunity to participate in class plays.


I would have liked to attend the same high school for four years.I would have enjoyed learning to play tennis at an earlier age.

Bob Little Ms. Kiley Who would have thought grammar, creative writing and poetrywould prove so valuable in life?

Mr. Fleming “Music Man” - somehow he stimulated my life long interest inmusic.


I would have used every opportunity to add baseball cards and“33” records to my collection started in the l950’s. Sadly, ourfamily moved in 1960 and the collections were lost -- forever!


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Marti Loresch Ms. Hall She caught Rachel Ravey and me playing hooky, we were goingswimming.

Mr. Dahl All I remember is where I sat and that I had fun in this class.

Dr. Sherman I prayed he would not ask me a question.


I would definitely not go swimming in the Allegheny River.

Thelma Long Ms. HallMr. Dahl

They were both very interesting in class and very nice peopleoutside of class.


If I could go back I would apply myself more to get bettergrades rather than just getting by.

Pat McGahan Ms. Kiley She taught me “stuff” I really needed for the real world. Mymost outstanding memories of Ms. Kiley are “ Diagrammingsentences on the board” and “ Consideration for the rights ofothers is the first mark of a lady or gentleman”.

Mr. Makowski He was the only male teacher I had and I loved typing andshorthand. He also taught me that there is no such word as“irregardless”.


Less socializing…..more studying!

Barb McLaughlin Ms. Kiley - - - - - -


I would not have taken Latin II.


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Cari McQuaid Ms. Hall She taught my favorite subject and coached the basketball team.

Ms. Kiley She had an unbending morality and showed me that“Consideration for the rights of others is the first mark of a ladyor gentleman”. It was a privilege to have Ms. Kiley for ateacher.

Dr. Sherman He was a man and educator to admire.

Mr. Lindsay For his laughter!


This time I would say “yes” when my classmate asked me to theprom; what a mouse I was.

John McRandal Ms. Patterson She understood.

Mr. Nikhazy - - - - - -


Go to school!

Barry Montgomery Ms. Kiley I still remember “ A lot is a plot of ground.” She taught me tospeak the King’s English, which has stood me in good stead allthese years.

Mr. Lindsay He was my piano teacher from 7th through 9th grades. He alsocoached me in basketball and football. He would take me withhim to scout the opposing football team after my Saturdaymorning piano lesson when I was in 7th and 8th grades. That wasgreat fun for a young kid.


I would not have taken French.

Marge Morcum Ms. Burnite - - - - - -Ms. Kiley - - - - - -Mr. Berkheimer - - - - - -


I would have played more sports and have gotten to know moreof the people in the class better. Those were great years. Iwouldn’t change much of anything.


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Grace Morgan Ms. Frey She let me bring all kinds exotic bugs, etc., to class.

Mr. Fleming I liked band. Mr. Fleming was very fai r.

Lynne Morison Ms. KileyMs. McCrumMs. Patterson

They were all excellent teachers, strict but fair. Ms. Kiley andMs. Patterson gave me a love of the English language andShakespeare. Ms. McCrum made algebra almost bearable.

Mr. Berkheimer His classes were fun and he was cute and young.


I honestly don’t know. It might have been fun not to spend somuch time with the books, but that was a “Dad” thing.

Barb Moroff Ms. Kiley She is the reason I became an English teacher.


I don’t know that I would change anything if I could. I am quitecomfortable with the person I am today.

Pat Mueller Ms. KileyMs. Patterson

They made you really “ work” at grammar and literature and Ireally needed that. I now appreciate the foundation that theyeach gave us.

Mr. Dahl - - - - - -


I guess like most everyone else, I would have heeded myparents’ constant “ requests” to work harder so that I couldachieve more. I know that my parents’ “ pushing” was theimpetus that I needed to get into Carnegie Tech (now CarnegieMellon) and make the Dean’s List a few times.

Shirley Negley Ms. KlugMr. Berkheimer

They were both very respect ful, fair and good teachers.


I don’t think I would change anything. I would probably make agreater effort to keep in touch with those with whom I wasclosest.

Shirley Newcamp Ms. Klug She always encouraged me to work harder, even though weplayed tricks on her.


I wouldn’t have done anything differently because I enjoyed myhigh school days.


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Lee Nix - - - - - - I liked them all.

Jack Otte Ms. FreyMr. Berkheimer

I felt they cared.

Charlie Perrin Ms. Burnite - - - - - -Mr. Berkheimer - - - - - -


I would have learned to speak a foreign language.

Shirley Perrine What would you havedone differently?

I don’t know what I would have done differently except maybestudy harder.

Bob Racki Ms. McCrum She persevered in getting me through algebra.

Mr. Wheeler He introduced me to my interest in mechanical drawing.


I would have participated in more school activities.

Rachel Ravey Ms. Burnite She thought I was smart in English and gave me specialopportunities to prove it.

Ms. Frey She took me to my first cave.

Mr. Berkheimer He was nice to us and made chemistry interesting. He even tookus to an operating steel mill.


I kind of liked the things I did. I went through a REALLY wildstage in 7th, 8th and 9th grades, where I had adventures. Then Idecided I needed to improve myself, so I became a sort ofgoody-goody and better student. That helped my self-esteem. Ithink my regret is that I was not more socially conscious andaware of other’s needs.


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Don Reed Ms. McCrum - - - - - -Mr. Berkheimer - - - - - -


I would have taken advantage of my chance for a collegeeducation. I should have gone into the military and used theG.I. Bill for my college expenses.

Jim Richardson Ms. McCrum She was my algebra teacher (I never did understand it).

Mr. Berkheimer - - - - - -


I would have studied harder.

Caroline Rickey Ms. Kiley She was strict but kind and caring.

Mr. Berkheimer He was so patient.


I don’t think I would have done anything differently.

Ray Rickley Mr. Berkheimer He was lots of fun.


Not much!

Mabel Rieger Ms. Patterson I thought she was a good teacher.

Mr. Dahl He was different.


I would have participated in more activities.


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Alma Salvetti Ms. Lutz She was my favorite teacher for Spanish.

Mr. Berkheimer I enjoyed the sciences and had classes in chemistry and physicswith him.

Mr. Fleming I enjoyed him for all things musical.


I wouldn’t do anything differently.

Marlene Sams Ms. Klug - - - - - -Mr. Lindsay - - - - - -


If I could go back to those days, I would spend more timestudying books and less time studying boys.

Agnes Schettley What would you havedone differently?

I would have gone to college.

Ida Schmitt What would you havedone differently?

I would never have taken bookkeeping from Mr. Dahl.

George Sheehan What would you havedone differently?

I would have paid more attention in class and finished highschool before I entered the service. But I have no regrets.

Adrienne Soost Ms. Kiley She encouraged me to explore literature and demanded the best.

Mr. Lindsey He made history interesting.


I would have studied more, asked for help, and become moreinvolved.


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Sue Stephens Ms. Burnite She was my favorite teacher for speech and English.

Ms. Frey I loved all her animals.

Ms. McCrum I was on the Rifle Team with Ms. McCrum as the coach. Shewould command that we have “ open bolts” as she made her wayfrom the firing line to the target. I didn’t open my bolt and sheyelled at me. That could have been a dangerous scene and Ithought I would get kicked off the team.

- - - - - - I also remember being COLD as a cheerl eader.


I think we were very lucky to have good teachers and to receivesuch a good overall education.

Don Swaim Ms. Burnite She helped to instill in me a dedicated love of writing andreading and she believed in me when others didn’t. I’llremember her way with young people, her intelligence and herguidance. We remained close until her sudden death onDecember 29, 1992.

Dan Thalimer Ms. McCrumMr. Berkheimer

They both demonstrated a never-ending interest in and concernfor their students, as well as treating us as people, not cattle.


There are either too many things to list or nothing to list,depending on the day of the week you ask me.

Jack Thomas Ms. Kiley She had a real love for her calling (English & literature).

Mr. Wheeler He tried so hard. He taught mechanical drawing.


If I could change one thing from those days, it would have beento really study.

Joe Thomas What would you havedone differently?

I would have studied more. I would also have taken advantageof a scholarship offer.

Flo Tomko Mr. Moscato - - - - - -


Everything! I would have paid more attention in class and Iwould have reached a little further.


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Luise Wally Ms. Frey She taught biology and this was a favorite subject of mine. Shealways had animals and interesting projects. She was a goodfriend of the family - that helps.

Mr. Fleming He was the band director and a hard task master but we had agreat band and we loved to perform. Going to parades andgames was a special treat - although the wool uniforms wereeither too hot or too cold.


I would have dated more guys. I only dated a few and mostlythe one I married. I also had a lot of fun - but could have hadeven more.

Ann Wilkison Ms. Kiley I always loved English.


All kinds of things! I would also have studied more and gottenbetter grades.

Barb Wilson Ms. Latus She was my 4th grade teacher. We had common interests inpeople and animals.

Mr. Grindle He was a very nice person.


I would have studied harder.

Jim Woomer Ms. McCrum She was a great teacher.

Mr. Dahl He told stories about West Point.

Patty Wysocki - - - - - - I really liked them all.


Oh, I would have “ flirted” more and studied a little harder.

Joann Zuccaro Ms. McCrum - - - - - -Mr. Berkheimer - - - - - -

PHOTOS


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PHOTO INDEX

Classmates

10 yr. Reunion

25 yr. Reunion

31 yr. Reunion

45 yr. Reunion

50 yr. Reunion (Placeholder)

Aspinwall vs. Oakmont

Girl’s Basketball / Cavalettes

Our Memories Montage

1955 Yearbook Photos

“Bob”Robert P. Artzberger

“Ben”Benjamin C. Beal

“Lynn”Lindley Ann Bennett

“Sas”Sallie Ann Bollinger

“Ginny”Virginia Lee Boone

Clifford Rohe Borland Marilyn Ruth Br own Shirley Ann Br usco George Patrick Bucha“Bob”

Robert Edward Burns

“Rosie”Rosalie Calderaro

“Marg”Margaret Dorothea C arr Ralph Casperino Elaine Alice Claus

“Tank”Calvin Cl yde

“Jo”Joan Dolores C oco

“Edda”Editha G. Collins

“Eug”Eugene C. Consolo

“Jack”John W. Cook

“Sue”Susan Elizabeth Cook

“Jack”Jack Richard C upps

“Doug”Calvin D ouglas Cushman

“Ruthie”Ruth Catherine Dahler

“Kathy”Kathl een Marie Dearing

“Ike”John Eichner


“Milt”Milton A. Ertel BettyJane Er win George V. Farine

“Barb”Barbara Feder keil

“Ferb”John L Ferber Jr.

“Bob”Robert R. Ferris Lucille Fox

“Lowie”Lowell H. Frauenholz

“Joe”Joseph Walter Gibbs Jr.

“Judy”Judith Ada Gillespi e

“Carol”Carol Ann Greene

“Bob”Robert D. Grimes

“Janek”John A. Gunther Sonia Ruth Hail Salli Helen H amre

“Dave”David W. Hastings John Albert Hatton Jr.

“Joy”MaryJoyce Hel bling

“Ed”Edward R. Helfrich

“Lee”Ormond Lee Henr y

Helen I. Hickl er“Nance”

NancyJane H ubbell NancyAnn H umes Marden Ireland“Rege”

Regis W. Kane


“Vel”Velma Mae Keller

“Jim”James King NancyAnne King

“Chuck”Charles E. P. Kramb Jr.

“Sis”Janet Lou Kremer

“Jay”Jules Labarthe Jr.

“Joe”Joseph D. Lamperski Carol Anne Linder

“Bob”George Robert Little

“Sis”Thelma Long

“Marty”Martha Ann Lor esch

“Judi”Judith N. MacNeil

“Pat”Patricia Maria McGahan

“Barb”Barbara Anne McLaughlin

“Cary”Carolyn June McQuaid

“Mick”John Laurence McRandal Marlin RenwickM eigs

“Boot”BarryMontgomer y

“Marge”Marjorie Ruth Morcom

“Mar”Maryann Mor ece

Grace Morgan Lynne Morison“Barb”

Barbara Ann Moroff“Pat”

Patricia Louise Mueller“Jack”

John Louis Mulley


“Negs”Shirley Anne Negley

“Big John”John Syl vester Newcamp

“Shirl”Shirley Ann Newcamp

“Lee”Alfred Lee Nix

“Jack”John FrankOtte

“Charlie”Charles Lee Perrin

“Shirl”Shirley J. Perrine

“Mel”Carmella Pino

“Jody”Martha Jo Lynn Pruitt F. Robert Racki

Rachel Br undr ed Ravey“Don”

Donald N. Reed Arlene Joanne Reitz“Rich”

James Henr yRichardson“Rick”

Caroline Ann Rickey

“Ray”Raymond R. Rickley Mabel Rieger

“Jan”Janet M. Roach

“Patti”Patricia Roberts Donna Royston

“Almi e”Alma J . Salvetti

“Mar”Marlene Ruth Sams

“Rue”Ruth E. Scheib

“Aggie”Agnes Schettley Ida Mae Schmitt


George F. Sheehan“Midge”

Margaret E. Sill“Al”

Albert H. Slater III“Ade”

Adrienne Soos t“Zeke”

Burton Edwi n Stahlsmith

“Sue”Suzanne Stephens

“Joe”Joseph Nor man Swab

“Don”Donald L. Swaim

“Dan”Daniel Boyd Thalimer John Graham Thomas

“Joe”Joseph Charles Thomas

“Flo”Florene Marie Tomko

“Sis”E. Luise Wall y

“Annie”Lois Ann Wilkison

“Barb”Barbara L. Wilson

“Jim”James Woomer

“Patty”Patricia KayWysocki Carol Jane Zoerb

“Jo”Joann N. Zuccaro

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