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ASPINWALL HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 1955
5OTH CLASS REUNION
AUGUST 26, 2005
DATE OF PRI NTI NG / PUBLICATION
May 31, 2005
AS PINWALL HIGH S CHOOL
CLAS S OF 1955
50TH CLASS REUN ION
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
ASPINWALL HIGH SCHOOL, THEN AND NOW
50TH CLASS REUNION PROGRAM
VOLUNTEERS
REUNION HISTORY
CLASS OFFICERS
CLASSMATE FACTS
HIGHLIGHTS OF 1955
CLASSMATE MEMORIAL TRIBUTE
CLAS S MATE DIRECTORY
WEBSITE PAGE
CLAS S MATE PERS ONALS
CLAS S MATE REFLECTIONS
CLAS S MATE PHOTOS
PHOTO INDEX
EACH CLASSMATE (5 Pages)
10TH REUNION (1965)
25TH REUNION (1980)
31ST REUNION (1986)
45TH REUNION (2000)
TH
50 REUNION (2005 Placeholder)
ASPINWALL vs. OAKMONT
GIRL’S BASKETBALL/CAVALETTES
OUR MEMORIES MONTAGE
INTRODUCTION
CLAS S OF 1955
50TH CLASS REUN ION
PROGRAM
FRIDAY, AUGUS T 26, 2005
HOLID AY 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
S ATURDAY, AUGUS T 27, 2005
SQUAW VALLEY PARK
10:30 a.m.
PICNIC
AHS ALUMNI
S UNDAY, AUGUS T 28, 2005
HOLID AY INN RIDC
9:00 a.m. to Noon
BRUNCH
INTRODUCTION - 2
CLASS OF 1955
CLAS S OF 1955
50TH CLASS REUN ION
VOLUNTEERS
OPERATING COMMITTEE
Sally Bollinge r/Greulich
Shirle y Brusco
Salli Hamre /Lodge
Babs McLaughlin/Monahan
Marge Morcom/Hartsock
COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS
Sue Cook/Prior
John McRandal
Shirley Newcamp/Pantano Don Reed
Mabel Reiger
DATABAS E, REUNION BOOK
AND
_ ___ WEBS ITE TEAM
_
Gene Consolo
Cari McQuaid/Thomas
Bob Grimes
Don S waim
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 Reiger
for making Table Center Pieces.
INTRODUCTION - 3
CLAS S OF 1955
50TH CLASS REUN ION
REUN ION HIS TORY
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
INTRODUCTION - 4
CLAS S OF 1955
50TH CLASS REUN ION
CLASS OFFICERS
Cliff Borland ………….…… President
Jay Labarthe …………Vice President
Marilyn Brown/Justice .......Secretary
Shirley Brusco …………….Treasurer
MOTTO
Giv e the w orld the best you have, and
the best w ill come back to you.
COLORS
Green and White
FLOWER
Red Rose
ALMA MATER
1.
Close beside the Allegheny
Hill and vale serene,
Stands our ow n, 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.
CHORUS
On ye sons and on ye daughters
Fight the good old fight.
Honor Aspinwall forever,
Hail maroon and w hite!
INTRODUCTION - 5
CLAS S OF 1955
50TH CLASS REUN ION
CLAS S MATE FACTS
Classmate Population
Fe males
Males
69 (58%)
50 (42%)
119
Classmate s Attending College
Fe males
Males
42 (63%)
25 (37%)
Classmate Children
Classmate Grandchildren
Classmate Most Popular Vocations
Te acher
Nurse
Se cretary
67
(56%)
302
408
(2.5/cm)
(3.4/cm)
22
13
8
(18%)
(11%)
(7%)
Classmate Favorite Te ache rs
Most Fre quently Mentione d:
Mr. Berkheimer, Ms. Kiley, Ms. McCrum
21
Classmate s Expe cte d to Attend 50 th Reunion
Fe males
Males
70 (73% of 96)
38
(54%)
32
(46%)
Classmate s with e-mail addre sses
73 (76% of 96)
Classmate states of residence
25 state s and
Guatemala
Classmate s Remaining in PA
41 (43% of 96)
Classmate s Volunteering for Military Service
Navy 11, Army 7, Air Force 3, Marines 2
23(46% of Males)
INTRODUCTION - 6
CLAS S OF 1955
50TH CLASS REUN ION
HIGHLIGHTS OF 1955
ASPINWALL BACCALAUREATE SERVICE June 5, 1955
ASPINWALL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES June 6, 1955
1955 Mov ietone News Events
Eisenhower continues in his third year as President
Israel obtains 4 of the 7 Dead Sea Scrolls
Winston Churchill resigns
Disneyland opens in Anaheim, California
Rosa Parks refuses to give up her bus seat
Last German prisoners of war are released from the Soviet Union
General Motors 1st company to earn over one billion dollars in one year
Population 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 1955
The Scrabble board game debuts
First edition of the Guinness Book of Records
Top Grossing Pictures
Mr. Roberts,Battle Cry, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Best Picture
Marty
New Books
Birdman of Alcatraz, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Tennessee Williams, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"
Music
Alan Freed produces the first rock and roll concert
45 rpms outsell 78s
Musical careers begin Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Little Richard
Number One Singles Sincerely, The Ballad of Davy Crockett,
Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White,
Rock Around the Clock, Yellow Rose of Texas,
Love is a Many Splendored Thing
Musical Theatre
Damn Yankees, Kismet, The Pajama Game, Seventh Heaven
Sports
World Series: Brooklyn Dodgers 4 games to 3 over New York Yankees
Rocky Marciano knocks out Archie Moore
NFL Championship: Cleveland Browns 38-14 over Montreal Alouettes
Cary Middlecoff wins The Masters
Julius Boros Leading Money Winner - $63,492
LPGA launches LPGA Championship annual tournament
Stanley Cup: Detroit Red Wings 4 games to 3 over Montreal Canadiens
Television Debuts
Alfred Hitchcock Presents; Captain Kangaroo; Gunsmoke;
Mickey Mouse Club; The Honeymooners; The Lawrence Welk Show
Births
Kevin Costner, John Grisham, Greg Norman, Steve Jobs,
Bruce Willis, Reba McEntire, Olga Korbut, Bill Gates, Maria Shriver
Deaths
Carmen Miranda, James Dean, Cy Young, Honus Wagner
INTRODUCTION - 7
DIRECTORY
(Contact Information has been removed on the Internet Web Site)
CLAS S OF 1955
50TH CLASS REUNION
WEB PAGE - http://donswaim.com/aspinw all55.html
DETAILS FINALIZED
50TH REUNION OF THE CLASS OF '55
Friday, August 26, 2005
AHS FORUM
Click on C alvin' s im age above to
exch ange m essages with exclassm ates. Don't be shy. Open to all
AHS grads.
2005 REUNION DINNER: DETAILS
2005 ALL CLASSES PICNIC
The reunion is plann ed for the Terr ace Room of the Holiday Inn, RIDC
Industrial Par k, Blawnox, PA, on August 26. See 2005 REUNION DINNER:
DETAILS -- and reservation forms -- on the Index side of this page, which
contains information about registr ation, directions, hotel accommodation s,
etc. Also , there'll be an all-classes picnic in Squaw Valley Park in the afternoon
on Saturday, Augu st 27, and -- still developing -- an informal gathering at
Silky's Cro w' s Nest that Saturday night -- plus a Class of '55 breakfast on
Sunday, August 28. Out-of-towners should p lan for a FULL weekend of
nostalgia.
To share remin isces, thoughts, ideas, please go to the index sid e of this pag e
and click on the AH S FORUM. Open to all gr ads.
WHO REMAINS OF THE
CLASS OF '55?
According to Carolyn "Cari" McQu aid Thomas and Eugene Conso lo, who are
maintaining the class database, all living classm ates h ave been located and
contacted. The nam es and class pictur es of those who have died are
memorialized on the INDEX side of this page.
THE OLD HIGH SCHOOL
BUILDING
SPECIAL 50th REUNION BOOK
One of its kind. Reser ve your historic
2005 r eunion book -- photos,
memorabilia, and class updates. Edited
by Eugene Consolo.
IN MEMORIAM: DEPARTED
CLASSM ATES
ROSTER OF LIVING GR ADUATES
AHS TEACHERS 1949-55
BRIEF HISTORY OF AHS ( 1931)
click on im age to open [pdf file]
"In case of [nuclear] attack all students
are to r emain in school and r emain
shelter ed because of the lethal r ays
until the proper per sons give the 'all
No longer exists . Now townhous es (pictured below):
PERSONALS
CLAS S OF 1955
50TH CLASS REUNION
CLASSMATE PERSONALS
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 of
Houston 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 T om 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 as
a registered nurse at the Veterans Administration Hospital from 1959 - 1960. In 1960, I married my
college “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 on
their own.
Having a wonderful family to enjoy has been very satisfying.
Hobbies: Reading, gardening and playing Bridge.
BOLLINGER/Greulich, S ally 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, I
am 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 the
last 20 years. Previously, he owned Greulich, Inc., a bridge flooring manufacturer. He and I are enjoying
our freedom and our respective grandkids (he has five). It is great not to have to be back for work when
we are on vacation. Free at last!!
PERSONALS - 1
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50TH CLASS REUNION
CLASSMATE PERSONALS
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 to
Langehorn, PA where they had a Bed and Breakfast. From there they moved to Mullica Hill, NJ. Ginny
had a botique shop where she sold antiques and her personal crewel work. Ginny now has a web-site
that is provided in the Directory Section.
Her most satisfying achievement was her family.
Hobbies: Crewel work.
BORLAND, S r., 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, the
parent 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 summers
in 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, T he 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 Augustana
College. Although my major was English, my interests gravitated toward the arts. Those that lived
around me further encouraged my interest in the arts. I took adult classe s, went to museums each week
and read widely regarding pottery. As a result, today I am a professional potter and make my living in my
chosen area of interest. I am currently looking forward to the birth of my first grandchild.
BRUS CO, Shirley A.
T eacher - 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. Since
then, I have really enjoyed babysitting and teaching my six great-nephews and three great-nieces. All
have been born since my retirement. My most satisfying reward is interacting with children and teaching
them a skill.
Hobbies: Making chocolate candy, doing crafts, playing the piano, attending the theater, traveling and
swimming.
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CLAS S OF 1955
50TH CLASS REUNION
CLASSMATE PERSONALS
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 the
Police Academy and established my career in Law Enforcement and worked my way to my current
position 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.
CALD ERARO/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. I
retired to Florida in 2001.
My most satisfying accomplishment was raising my children, then to see them go to college and establish
successful 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 T eacher (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 in
Hudson, 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 girls
and being able to live with my husband and children in a small special town for 36 years. World travel
with my husband has been very exciting. And, finally, developing my painting skills and winning awards
in competition are meaningful events for me.
Hobbies: All those mentioned above.
PERSONALS - 3
CLAS S OF 1955
50TH CLASS REUNION
CLASSMATE PERSONALS
CAS PERINO, Ralph A.
Deceased - October 23, 1990.
Ralph and Ada had one child.
Foreign Service Officer - Department of State.
Duque sne 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 loved
America 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) at
RFK 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 cream
maker. She could sew circles around a professional seamstress. She was always on call as a nurse to
her accident prone children and even to a neighbor kid or two. She was forced into being a zookeeper
with the wild variety of creatures that were brought home. She can also be remembered drinking coffee
and 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, no
matter where they were. She was a wonderful wife and mother that is beyond compare. She and all her
knowledge and skills will be greatly missed, along with her jolly, ornery laugh. She did a great job and her
family will be just fine because of her and dad.
CLYD E, J. Calvin
Cal and Karen have seven children and thirteen grandchildren.
I still live in Wexford, PA and in a log cabin in Emlenton, PA. I had a 35-year career with Westinghouse
and 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.
T eacher 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 end
of this period, we built a home in McCandless, PA. I did substitute teaching for the next ten years at
North Allegheny School District. After the children became old enough, I returned to full time teaching
and retired after thirty years. I am now very involved with Bob’s politics. We have done considerable
traveling.
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CLAS S OF 1955
50TH CLASS REUNION
CLASSMATE PERSONALS
COCO …
My most satisfying accomplishment is having a great family and helping all three children graduate from
college.
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 agricultural
research. I have been a veterinary assi stant and currently, I am working at the Virginia Department of
Transportation.
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 and
the last year on a sea-going tug, the USS Utina. Following my tour of duty, I obtained a BS from Wayne
State University while working for General Motors. I attended Senior Management Training for General
Motors executives in Vevey, Switzerland. I had a very interesting and challenging career with good
success and I retired in 2000 as Executive Director - North American Engineering Operations, General
Motors 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 masters
programs 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 of
change, 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 Landlord
before retiring in 1991.
Hobbies: Flying and fishing.
COOK/Prior, S usan 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.
Hobbies: Reading, needlework and travel.
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CLAS S OF 1955
50TH CLASS REUNION
CLASSMATE PERSONALS
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 drafted
into the Army in 1958 for a two year tour of duty and I was stationed in Korea. After my tour of duty, I
entered apprentice training and became the Lead Machinist at Gulf Research. My wife, Pat and I enjoy
babysitting the grandchildren.
Hobbies: My hobbies include golf and helping my neighbors with remodeling and repair projects.
CUS HMAN, 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 were
married. Doug then entered the Marine Corps Reserve in 1960, received his boot camp training and the
Marine of the Year award while on active duty. He then returned to reserve duty and night school at John
Hopkins. He received his Engineering Degree in 1962. Doug then began his career in the Small Motors
Division of Westinghouse in Warren, NJ. He and Jeri raised their family in Warren and were able to see
each of them receive their college education.
Jeri’s career included Executive Director of the YMCA in Washington D.C. and the National Director of
Case Management Society of America.
Doug was the best brother a sister could wish for. He was a giver and cared about people and this was
reflected by the way he lived his life. He deeply loved his children and was fun to be around. He had a
passion for coaching young people even after his children were grown. He loved to play softball and
volleyball. He loved life! And he fulfilled his civic interests by becoming Head of the Warren Recreation
Department.
Doug’s most satisfying achievement was his family. For the last fifteen years an award has been given
in 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 oil
painting. Leo worked at the Shippingport Nuclear Power Plant. He is now retired. They live in
Sharpsburg where Leo cares for Ruth. She also enjoys fishing on their pontoon boat on Pymatuning
Lake. She would enjoy notes from her classmates.
PERSONALS - 6
CLAS S OF 1955
50TH CLASS REUNION
CLASSMATE PERSONALS
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 for
five 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 and
delightful 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 32
years 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 (a
sub-division of the University of Pittsburgh in 1986). In September 1995, my wife and I separated and
ultimately 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 also
enjoy model building.
ERWIN/Gertner, Betty J.
Betty and Willis have three 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 motor
home excursions. Golf is a continuing challenge. Sewing and crafts always bring me great pleasure.
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CLAS S OF 1955
50TH CLASS REUNION
CLASSMATE PERSONALS
FARIN E, George V.
George entered the Navy in August 1955. After completing his four tour of duty he moved to California.
FED ERKIEL/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 have three 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 were
living in Florida; meeting Bebe Rebozo and President Nixon going to the Steelers - Dallas Superbowl
game 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 - T eacher (Retired).
Hobbies: Golf, flying (multi-engine, instrument and instructor ratings).
FOX/Johnston, G. Lucille
Deceased - 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 her
high school studies at AHS. After graduation they eventually returned to Oklahoma where Lucille worked
in an ammunition factory with her husband.
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CLAS S OF 1955
50TH CLASS REUNION
CLASSMATE PERSONALS
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 Technician
and Nuclear Reactor technician. I was stationed on Midway Island, several other ships and stations, and
two years in Idaho for Nuclear Power Training and instructor duty. My Navy career ended after putting
the USS Long Beach CGN-9, a nuclear powered guided missile cruiser, in commission and serving
aboard for two years.
In 1963, I moved to Livermore, California, and worked for General Electric Co., Nuclear Energy Division
for 17 years, starting as a Nuclear Reactor Operator, and finishing as a Nuclear Products Program
Manager. 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 Idaho
National 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 with
547 souls, nestled between 11,000 ft. mountain ranges, some 100 miles from the nearest stoplight. Our
county 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 the
Valley”, 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” in
my 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 my
fellow classmates for their examples, good and bad. My most satisfying experience was working for and
with America’s finest young men and women who serve their country as U.S. Marines.
Hobbies: Writing.
GILLES PIE/Angelo, Judith A. “Judy”
Judy and Louis have four children and four grandchildren.
T eacher; 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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GREEN E/Moore, Carol A.
Carol and Harley have five children and six grandchildren.
Carol - Homemaker and Lab T echnician (Retired).
I was a homemaker, mother and lab technician. I worked with ETO and Radiation Sterilization in various
positions and I retired in 1998. I also do bookkeeping for my husband’s small business. I was able to
take college courses that were of interest to me. I have never been or ever will be wealthy in a material
sense. This questionnaire has made me reflect on the last 50 years and made me realize how wonderful
they 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 same
man; 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 with
organizing 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 from
Contraves in Pittsburgh as Director of Business Development. I consult for the Univ. of Pittsburgh and for
NASA, 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 Ranger
spacecraft payload into space. Years later I showed my girls a duplicate spacecraft hanging from the
ceiling at the Smithsonian and explained that the one on the moon has my name engraved on it. Another
accomplishment 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.
John and I lived in 22 places around the world in 27 years, complete with cats, dogs and kids. I bet there
is a mini-reunion in the planning stages on high!!
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HAIL/Lancaster, S onja 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 caring
adults with wonderful wives. The arrival of the grandchildren was the icing on the cake. I was born to be
a grandmother. I also enjoy traveling around the world with my husband which is very exciting. We hope
to do much more.
Hobbies: Bowling, reading, traveling and spending time with children and grandchildren.
HAMRE/Lodge, S alli 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 School
and 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 I
was the director of a pre-school. As a volunteer, I continue to assist in raising funds through Fox Chapel
Presbyterian Church for Missions, here and abroad, and along with a few friends, we visit and take meals
to the elderly.
While on a trip, I was singled out to participate in a short Frisbee game with Prince Charles, the future
King of England. That was fun! A visit to Sweden and Norway was a highlight in my life. I visited the
homes 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 to
include the sea and the mountains, collecting antique jewelry, cross-country skiing, gardening and the
smile of a child. Life has been good.
HAS TINGS , David W. “Dave”
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 the
Hospital Council of Western, PA. The group’s focus was to leverage their buying power to reduce the
costs of drugs and hospital supplies. He also set up the first Pharmacy for the Harmarville Rehabilitation
Hospital now known as Health South Harmarville Rehabilitation Center. Dave was a great story teller and
loved a good joke. He was a person other people liked to be around. He liked golf and reading. After he
lost his eyesight, he began listening to audio books. He never complained about his circumstances. In
1977 Dave received a kidney transplant from his brother, Richard. Dave had completed his
documentation 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 & T echnical Director, FibreGlass Evercoat Co. (Retired).
Attended Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics; BS University of Cincinnati.
Suzanne - T eller (Retired).
I married Sue in 1959 and we had three boys in four years. I spent thirteen years in night school to earn
a degree in chemistry. We moved to Cincinnati in 1969. I worked in the fiberglass resin business for
forty-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 large
multi-billion 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/T herapist (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.
HEN RY, Jr., O. Lee
Lee 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. My
experiences have provided Peg and me lots of opportunity to live outside the U.S. Currently, I am
retired and working at helping non-profit organizations. We are fortunate to have neat kids and grandkids
that like to visit.
Hobbies: International travel by motorcycle.
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HICKLER/Wrend, Helen I.
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. Helen
also liked to play tennis and attended several Wimbledon matches and the U.S. Open. Movies were
another 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 GUNT HER; 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 there
is 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 and
spending time with my grandchildren.
A most satisfying event was a three-month vacation with my husband to Australia and New Zealand. We
spent time in every territory of Australia and really got to know the people. In addition, my 28 years of
teaching 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, Marden
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 from
college Marden married Philip B. Bell. They moved several times before settling down in Arizona to raise
their 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 named
Checkmed, an education card company. She stayed there for a ten year period before returning to
Arizona in 1974. She brought her mother back to Arizona where she attended her mother’s needs until
she passed away in January 2002 at the age of ninety-five.
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IRELAND …
Marden was very active. She loved horses and raised and bred quarter horses. She worked with her
daughter, 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 a
good mother and taught her children good values.
Hobbies: Gardening, cross-stitching and knitting.
KAN E, 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 to
work 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 28
years before retiring in 1999. Orde retired in 1998 due to a stroke, but has recovered nicely. I have been
free of breast cancer since 1979. God was watching out for the both of us. In the summer of 2000 we
drove our little trailer to Alaska and had a wonderful time. Since then, we have pulled the trailer to
Colorado and California and just recently came back from Nova Scotia. At present, I volunteer for mealson-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 in
1999 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 Cod
Hospital Auxiliary.
KING/Gibson, Nancy A.
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. She
was actively involved in church work - Sunday school and choir.
Most satisfying reward - She was a mother that loved her girls.
Hobbies: Knitting and crocheting.
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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. Our
life here, while pleasant is never dull with Lois’s 91 year-old mother Beatrice, our 4 year-old granddaughter, Madisen, a 13 year-old border collie, Molly, two Jack Russell terriers, Cleo, 3 years, and
Chessie, 2 years, and last, but not least, two cats, Shadow and Callie, both one year old, to keep us on
our toes. Lois and I enjoy travel as time and conditions permit. Lois spends a considerable amount of
her time babysitting her mom and Madisen while I am attempting to finish off our basement. I do
occasionally slip out the back door when no one is looking to do my two favorite pastimes…SAILING and
FISHING.
My most satisfying accomplishments are a successful marriage; seeing Lois complete college and to go
on to a teaching career she had always hoped for; seeing my children grow up; and being successful in
my 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 T eacher 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 a
partnership with a friend in 1967. We closed the partnership when I was offered a director of design
position in conjunction with the joint venture of PPG and Feal, spa of Milan. The joint venture failed after
three years and I then started The Design Alliance. I lived in Fox Chapel until we bought a “weekend”
place in Ligonier in 1990 at which point we successfully downsized to an apartment in Aspinwall and
fulltime in Ligonier, including an office in my home. I spend one day or so per week in the Pittsburgh
office.
Accomplishments - Good first (and only) marriage, and two adult children who decided this year, at 40
and 42, to marry neat people. I started The Design Alliance Architects 27 years ago and the firm has
done 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 a
vengeance and my handicap is slowly going down; have played around with water coloring and plan to
spend more time with it; gradually traveling more and volunteering with several boards and nonprofit
organizations.
LAMPERS KI, 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 in
Dietetics. I then went on to finish my Masters Degree from Ohio State. I have worked in the field of
dietetics 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 like to read and play tennis. I have more recently learned to quilt and have taken some
pottery 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 of
duty 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 it
would 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 to
Eielsen 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, we
moved to Las Vegas, NV. There I returned to school to get my degree in Nursing. I then worked for 13
years 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 my
education.
Hobbies: Earl and I enjoy RV’ing and traveling throughout the country.
crocheting.
I also enjoy reading and
LORES CH/S trunk, Martha A. “Marti”
Marty and Sturges have three children and six grandchildren.
Art T eacher.
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 slopes
of Ligonier, PA. He was a native of Buffalo and a senior at VMI. We moved to New York City, had two
boys, 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 and
Santa 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 Glenn
Campbell. One song he wrote and recorded, “Daisy a Day”, was a hit. At the age of 45 he died while
flying his plane, it went down in Maine.
I went back to teaching art in the Junior High in Farmington. I married my second husband, our
accountant, 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 of
teaching art, I became ill from my art room environment with a lung disease, “Interstitial Fibrosis”, which
brought me back to Pittsburgh Presbyterian Hospital for a lung transplant. By some miracle, my lung
disease was arrested and I did not have to have a transplant. The day I surrendered my oxygen
equipment was the happiest day of my life.
My three boys all live and work out of Maine. We now have five granddaughters and one grandson. We
sold the Kawanhee Inn in December of 2004, and semi-retired. My husband is not retired yet. His office
is here in Farmington.
My hobbies include; Any arts and crafts, sewing, cooking and gardening. My newest interest is the
computer 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 SchoolT eacher.
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. and
stayed with her sister. She met John Olsson there and they married in 1960. Eight to ten years after
their marriage, Judi started a nursery school where she taught basic French. She played guitar and put
on annual shows with the children for their parents. She eventually sold the nursery school but stayed on
to teach for a number of years.
Judi then began to help John at Olsson’s Book and Record Stores (there were seven stores). John
states that Judi was the funniest woman he has ever met. Even as she lay ill in the hospital, she still had
a great sense of humor. John said that she was the funniest lying-down (vs. stand-up) comedian that he
knew -- a great raconteur. All their children have this same ability.
Most satisfying achievements:
International Day.
The annual show by the children for their parents.
It was called
Hobbies: Singing with a folk group at the local Catholic Church.
McGAHAN/Thompson, Patricia M. “Pat”
Pat and Dave T hompson (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 cardiovascular
technician, 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 follow
the 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.
Hobbies: Sewing, decorating and painting.
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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 ST C.
David - PhD: Engineer/Electromagnetics, Raytheon Management (Retired).
I was first married in 1959. I taught in three school districts during the next eight years, including
Aspinwall Jr. High School. I had my first daughter in 1960; divorced 1961; entered my second marriage
in 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 (still here
and still married). I took care of daughters, husband and home. I have done weekly part-time grandchildcare 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 I
remain active in the SB Genealogy Society, including presentations on genealogy. I have traveled twice
to 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) my
second 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 and
translating old German records.
McRANDAL, John L.
John and Shirley (Deceased) have three 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 sold
monuments 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 four
years. 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.
Hobbies: Marlin belonged to several local clubs.
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MONTGOMERY, C. Barry
Barry 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 married
after college graduation. I joined a law firm in Chicago in 1962, and then started my own firm with two
other lawyers in 1967. We have built the firm to 100 lawyers. We handle major litigation throughout the
U.S. I divorced in 1976 and remarried in 1993. I have two great children from each marriage. I am
currently 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 and
published numerous articles and book chapters on trial practice and have delivered numerous speeches
around the country on trial topics (thanks Miss Kiley). I have received numerous awards (we should by
our age) and have been listed in Best Lawyers in the U.S. for the past 15 years. I still love the practice of
law and have no intention of retiring until my last kid has graduated from college, at which time I will be
82!
My most satisfying award is being selected as one of the top ten trial lawyers in the U.S. by the National
Law Journal in 1996.
Hobbies: Golf, squash, and enjoying my eight-year-old son, my six-year-old daughter, and seven
grandchildren of my two married daughters. My six-year-old daughter and six-year-old granddaughter are
best 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 hospital
volunteer work for about 25 years. I also ran the Buckle Up Baby Program and got feedback from a
couple of the parents that the seat we provided had saved their babies’ lives in car accidents. That is a
very rewarding feeling!
Our most satisfying experience is having raised three great sons, having a happy family and now being
the grandparents of a boy and a girl.
Main Interests: Family, book group, investment club (21 years), travel, and until recently, tennis.
MOREC E/Hunt, Maryann
Deceased - June 30, 1967.
Maryann and James had three children.
Maryann married several months before graduation to James Hunt. They had three children. Maryann
was 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 WILSON
Benec 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). I
married John in 1960; lived in Grosse Pointe, MI from 1960-1967; moved to Dallas from 1967-1970; then
to Corpus Christi from 1970-1975; and finally, moved to Houston from 1975 to the present. I was a
housewife and worked as a nurse while living in Houston. I am now retired and enjoying life and
Houston’s balmy weather.
Most satisfying experience: Children, grandchildren and friends.
Hobbies: Doing various activities with a senior group and I enjoy reading novels.
MORIS ON/Young, Lynne F.
Lynn and Rollin have three 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. and
abroad. I’ve met some very interesting people and I’ve done some very satisfying volunteer work, both
with 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.
Society and the environment.
Special interests include volunteer work for AARP, Humane
MOROFF/S parks, Barbara A. “Barb”
Barbara and David have three 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 three
children who all completed college and moved on to their individual careers. We now have three
grandchildren. 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. Since
we 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 Golf
Tournament”. It gets bigger and better every year.
Hobbies: I keep quite busy playing golf and bridge. I do line dancing and water aerobics (good for
arthritis, as I have had a knee replacement). I also practice Tai Chi and Reiki. We travel quite often and
live less than two hours from Orlando. Disney World is not only for kids.
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MUELLER/S carborough, 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, who
have used their own talents and personalities to become accomplished women and four GREAT
grandchildren 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, directly
out of the Sudan, into the Manchester, NH community. A big part of this effort was to educate the
community about THEM, as well as to get them settled-in and able to “meld” into the community.
MULLEY, John L. “Jack”
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. Jack
retired from ALCOA in 1995 after 20 years of service.
Pastimes: Hunting, fishing and a member of the Summit Township Sportsman’s Club.
NEGLEY/Kobert, S hirley 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 staff
nurse, head nurse and teacher of maternity nursing at Allegheny General Hospital, I returned to graduate
school. Following graduate school, I taught 32 years at Pitt School of Nursing. I developed, taught and
directed 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. Al
retired shortly after we were married. For 17 years, we lived in O’Hara Township, but recently moved to a
Continuing Care Retirement Community near Saxonburg in Butler County. Al and I enjoy traveling and
community 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 was
transferred to Atchison, Kansas to be the main electrician at the mill.
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NEWCAMP/Pantano, S hirley 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 from
college.
Hobbies: Bowling and gardening.
NIX, A. Lee
Lee 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 in
Market Square in downtown Pittsburgh. Sandy is a critical care RN and works part-time. At present, I am
a part-time corporate driver and provide security for VIP’s and CEO’s for two Pittsburgh firms. I love
Pittsburgh and the changing of the seasons.
Hobbies: Golf, woodworking, and fly fishing on a mountain stream. My wife is an artist and paints with
many national painters.
OTTE, John F. “Jack”
Jack and Nancy have five children and ten grandchildren.
Electronics Engineering T echnician (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, even
though I never go into the water, and I have not yet become a true Californian, since I wear a coat and tie
even 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 a
class of 400, or a graduate class, guiding my students in basic research, and writing papers. Marilyn’s
job is similar, but only research, and in neuroendocrinology, far removed from her PhD in computational
chemistry. 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 fifth
floor. The real benefit is the FM reception, pulling in classical-music stations from Los Angeles. We enjoy
the 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 high
school. Academe has permitted sabbaticals: a year in Sweden, a month each in Copenhagen and
Padua, and four separate month-long stays in Paris. Besides many trips around the U.S., international
conferences 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. Marilyn
took 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.
PERRIN E/Dodgens, S hirley J. “Shirl”
Shirley and Van have four children and six grandchildren.
Sales Supervisor (Retired).
Van - US Army (Retired), Michelin T ire Corp. (Retired).
My most satisfying experience was living in Europe for eleven years and traveling to many different
countries.
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 this
women’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 Bookkeeping
Department. She transferred to the Retail Banking Department where she enjoyed assignments in the
East Liberty, Squirrel Hill and Oakmont Offices. She attended the Community College of Allegheny
County and was a member of the American Institute of Banking. In 1978, she left Mellon as Banking
Officer at the Oakmont Office to move to Naples. She was first employed by First National Bank and
Trust, predecessor of the current Bank of America, as Human Resource and Personnel Manager. She
was promoted to various positions with the Landmark, C&S and NCNB banking companies including
manager of the Fifth Avenue, North Trail and Pavilion Offices. She retired in 2000 as Vice President and
Customer Service Manager at the Pavilion Office.
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PRUITT/Brackett, Martha Jo Lynn
Jo 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 Carolina
beach. I write poetry and some of it has been published. I mostly write for my own amusement. I was
delighted 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 located
in Los Angeles and at the H.J. Heinz Company research facility in Pittsburgh. I later worked at
Westinghouse Air Brake in Pittsburgh, and then settled into extended employment at the Westinghouse
R & D Center and a Westinghouse dedicated Naval Division in Pittsburgh.
Most satisfying experiences: Marrying Norma and graduating from Pitt; receiving 22 U.S. Patent awards
and 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 my
children, 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 mother
early in 5th grade (Miss Dre ssing’s class). I went wild for a while, then I managed to attend and graduate
from Hood College and earn my first degree. I married Royal Cleaves Johnson II, a college math teacher
whose 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 of
Edinburg in Scotland. I had two daughters, both born by the Lamaze Method with Daddy present. We
bought an island in Canada and built on it without sacrificing any trees. Then moved to a big country
place 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 and
climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro when it was still 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. I
will say that I have had major ups and downs. Sometimes I wa s just hanging on by my toes, and other
times, 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 by
myself, in my convertible, to accept a job as Waterfront Director at a Scout Camp. I lived in a tent all
summer, without any amenities, and taught swimming, canoeing, kayaking and lifesaving. Today (11-0304) 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 in
social work, nursing, guidance, teaching, and counseling will all be utilized. I have been offered jobs at
college 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 T ruck 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 went
home to be with the Lord at 5½, but the Lord keeps sending me children to love and nurture. I have
many, 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 company
until I retired and then dabbled in the flea market business. Now I work part-time at a bridge club. I had a
heart attack two years ago and am not able to travel at this time. However, I am happy that I have
survived 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.
Oh, I have lived many “lives” these past 50 years. Life number two as a Home Economist in St. Louis
and a Kitchen Designer in Pittsburgh was great fun. Then marriage to a fellow Ohio Wesleyanite, Don
Hughes, took us to Nashville, TN where he worked as a filmmaker for the United Methodist Church. In a
span of 39 years, I lived lives three, four and five (glorious yet challenging). I was a wife, mother of two
girls, a health/fitness/nutrition enthusiast, a part-time preschool teacher for 23 years, retiring in 2003 --and a grandmother.
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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 home
is now Greenwood, Indiana, southwest of Indianapolis and not far from Don’s boyhood home. My sixth
life 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-handicapped
child. I learned from that experience that material accomplishments fall far short of the things that are
most 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 and
Harland Simon. I retired in 2000. My most satisfying event was spending a year in the Aleutian Islands
with 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 accounting
department there for about a year. I then accepted an office position with a small electrical contracting
firm. I worked there 34 years as a secretary, payroll clerk, accounts receivable and payable data entry
clerk.
After attending the Pittsburgh Floral Academy, my sister and I bought a flower and gift shop. We
operated the shop for ten years. After closing the shop, I went to work for a company that manufactures
and distributes bearings and related items. I worked in the accounting department for fifteen years. I
retired from there in 2001. I also taught a Sunday School class of preschoolers at our church for twentyplus 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/S tresky, Janet M. “Jan”
Janet and Gene had four children and six grandchildren.
Janet married Eugene Stresky several years after graduation. They had four children. They enjoyed
traveling 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 RIDC
is where I met Carl Zeik (VP and General Manager). We married in 1986 and we lived the last 19 years
in Glassport. I am in the process of moving back to Powers Run Road.
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ROYS TON/Valley, Donna C.
Donna has four children and four grandchildren.
Mortgage Loan Contract Underwriter.
BA Grove City College.
S ALVETTI/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 now
working only two days a week. My husband Brook was in Health and Educational Planning until his
retirement a couple of years ago. He is a Pitt grad with a Master’s from the State U. of New York. We
have two wonderful children and in August 2004, we were presented with our first grandchild, a beautiful
baby 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 out
that I could still study, memorize, take tests and keep up with the best without missing a class was indeed
very gratifying.
My special interests include cooking/baking, gardening, needlework, reading and just relaxing when time
permits.
S AMS /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 support
St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis. I have divorced and remarried. I retired from the International
Department of Hughes Aircraft Corporate Office after five years and now spend much of my time
traveling.
My best accomplishment, by far, was raising four amazing daughters.
Hobbies: Family, friends and travel.
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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 married
Daniel Smith from Corbin, KY but eventually changed her name back to Scheib. Following graduation
from Union College, Ruth attended the Pre-Med program at the University of Kentucky. She also worked
at Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati, OH to further her education. Ruth had written several medical papers
that were published in medical journals.
According to her brother, Jerry, when she was younger she liked to ride horses and was displaying her
riding skills by riding in a stream one winter in Pennsylvania when the horse decided to lie down in the
stream. At another time, Ruth was driving down Washington Boulevard and observed a male driver
pulled over to the side of the road with a flat tire. Ruth stopped and changed the tire for that thankful
driver.
Ruth also went to the dirt track races with her best friend and Classmate, Luise WALLY. They even built a
still in her basement with the help of Ruth’s father and cooked corn mash that was noticeable all over
Virginia Avenue. Luise and Ruth remained close friends by phone. Rachel RAVEY, friend and
Classmate, tells of how “We swam almost daily in the Allegheny River near Blawnox, swimming out in
front of the huge barges, seeing if we could get across the river before they ran us down. We swam near
dams and falls and swam at night. We both had a high interest in medicine.” Ruth was a leader - friends
of hers used to gather down at her house at noon and after school where she talked and they listened. I
always looked up to her, even though she was quiet in school and with many other people. She seemed
to 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 Mae
Ida 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.
Hobbies: Reading, computer and movies.
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S HEEHAN, 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 as
owner/operator of a commercial golf course (Birch Point Golf Club) and am presently a pro shop owner of
Affordable Golf.
My most satisfying accomplishments are a successful Army career, owning my own commercial golf
course and enjoying life in general.
Hobbies: Golf.
S ILL/Wheless, Margaret E. “Midge”
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 with
her Church, a strong commitment to her family, and emphasized community sharing. Midge’s first
husband died at the age of 37 in 1972.
S LATER, III, Albert H. “Al”
Al and Elizabeth have two children.
Attorney.
Yale, Syracuse Univ., Columbia Univ - MBA.
SOOS T/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 recover
from alcoholism, and community volunteer. In retirement I have had adventure travels while bird
watching in Africa, South America and Antarctica. My life has been blessed with family, friends, good
health and the Episcopal Church. I have had many glorious moments and a few difficult challenges. I am
still trying to show up for what is important, hoping to have no regrets when life is over, and learning that it
is all about forgiveness and serving others.
Most exciting event: Becoming a mother and at 50, having a successful massage therapy business.
Hobbies: Photography and bird watching.
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S TAHLS MITH, Burton E.
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. He
served on board the aircraft carrier - USS Essex. Upon discharge from the Navy he entered an Art
Academy in Norfolk, VA and developed his sculpturing skills.
He married Virginia Morgan and they had two children. Burt and Virginia divorced after eight years. Burt
then married three more times. He lived in O’Hara Township, PA, and a short time in Western
Massachusetts, Albany, NY and Waterford in Erie, PA. At the end Burt found God.
S TEPHENS /Volpe, Suzanne “S ue”
Suzanne has two children and one grandchild.
T eacher.
BA Ohio State University; MA Stanford University.
I received my BA in Speech Therapy from OSU. I was married in September, 1960. After Pete
completed Medical School at OSU, we moved to Milwaukee where he did his residency and then to
California while he was in the Navy. I taught in the Escondido Schools. I completed my coursework for a
masters degree at Stanford. Mike and John were born while we lived in Tiburon, California. They are
both 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 left
high school, but it is controlled presently by medications. I do not promise to write back, but I would enjoy
hearing from all of you.
My most satisfying award was my graduate award from Stanford University -- MA in Speech Pathology
and Audiology.
Hobbies: Making cards out of wrapping paper and water paper.
S WAB, 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. In
January 1960, I attended Clarion State College and graduated in August,1962 with a BS in Ed. I did my
student teaching in Punxsutawney, PA.
I was awarded a graduate assi stantship by the University of Delaware, Newark, DE where I did my course
work from 1962-1964, for my MA in English. Thereafter, I entered Rutgers, the State University in New
Brunswick, NJ from1964-1965, to earn my Master of Library Science (MLS). At Rutgers, I worked as a
graduate assistant to Ralph Shaw and Richard Shoemaker (and Scarecrow Press) on the “American
Bibliography” and “American Imprints” from 1800 through 1835. Subsequently, I completed my work on
my 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 of
professional and management positions. I managed the library’s publication program and edited the
newsletter (some of these publications are still on the Internet at NAL’s web site). I retired after 32 years
at 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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S WAB…
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 moved
to Riderwood Village, a retirement community, where we participate in a variety of campus activities and
college courses for seniors, and we volunteer at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the
University of Maryland.
Hobbies: Photography, painting, writing, reading and collecting books, stamps and recordings (not all
active all the time).
S WAIM, 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 a
supervising news editor for WMAR-TV, Baltimore and a news director for WORK, York, PA. Currently I
am 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 The
H.L. Mencken Murder Case, St. Martin’s Press, 1988. I was similarly rewarded by the posting on the
internet 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 my
severe 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 John
Steinbeck 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 was
then drafted into the Army. I spent six years in the Nuclear Power Field Office with the last year on loan
to the Argonne National Labs in Idaho Falls. I left the Army to join Control Data Corp. where I spent
seventeen 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 in
various computer related jobs. Carol and I started our own travel agency which we parlayed into three
agencies. We eventually sold them. Together we wrote more than 500 travel articles for more than 50
magazines and newspapers, including the New York Times, LA Times, Ladies Home Journal, National
Geographic Traveler, etc. and authored 14 travel guides. I eventually returned to the ranks of the techno
geeks 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 a
surprising resemblance to Saint Nick. So for the past five years, I have been filling in for one of the mall
Santas a couple of days a week, doing parties and special appearances as Santa. I have been having a
wonderful time doing a lot of charity Santa work for lots of wonderful people. The pinnacle of my Santa
life has been appearing as Santa in the televised Festival of Trees Parade. If I ever retire, I’ll do Santa
full 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 I
deserve 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 T illie have three children, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Sr. Computer T ele-Communications Analyst - Rockwell International (Retired).
I worked at several places before entering Rockwell International. I progressed to Senior Computer TeleCommunications Analyst and traveled the U.S., England and France for installations and troubleshooting.
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 interesting
people. The most notable was Adolph Manjo. I moved from Tillman’s to Blawnox Co. on Sixth Avenue in
Pittsburgh. I married in 1968 to Julius Nagy and we had two children. I spend much of my time
volunteering at the Senior Center, Goodwill and other areas. I stay very active.
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WALLY/Lucas, E. Luise
Luise 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. I
married at age 20 and raised three children on the New Jersey shore where we enjoyed boating, fishing,
and water activities/sport s as a family. I began work with non-profit agencies in 1971, and was Executive
Director of non-profits in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Colorado and Arizona until 1993. I resigned my position
to raise my grandson. I took a position with the State of Arizona in Child Care Certification - making sure
the state Day Care Facilities were up to code and safe. I retired in 2002, and started a business a s a
Certified Cash Flow Consultant. I am currently enjoying retirement (and a little work) in sunny and warm
Arizona.
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 first
in my family with a graduate degree.
Favorite hobbies are swimming, fishing, traveling and computers.
WILKIS ON, 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 now
deceased. He was a tennis pro and I really enjoyed tennis and other sports. I have a nephew, Tim
Wilkison, who was a tennis pro and played the circuit for 5 or 6 years. My daughter will marry in April of
2005, and my son lives alone. Both are in St. Petersburg, FL. My mother is 95, still alive, and still
smokes.
My most satisfying accomplishment is living every day. I love life!
WILS ON/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 in
Potter County.
My most satisfying event is my marriage.
Hobbies: Traveling the country with Joe and his banjo group (New Orleans, Sacramento, Nashville…).
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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 high
school sweetheart, Judy Hartman. I was married for 22 years. From the day I left Blawnox, I spent the
rest 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 and
make my home.
After my divorce, I met Sharon and we have been married for 20 years. Ten years
ago, we moved to Arizona.
I am currently retired but have worked in the electronics field over the years in field service. A few years
ago, I got involved in woodworking (a hobby that became a business) and traveled around the west
attending craft shows and selling the products I made.
Hobbies: Woodworking and raising animals. We always seem to have a houseful of animals. We are
currently down to three dogs and one horse. I have enjoyed camping with the horses over the years. I
thoroughly enjoy traveling and especially going on cruises. Sharon wants to visit all the states in the
United States, and we only have ten left to go.
WYS OCKI/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 go
on 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 and
watching 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 have three 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 in
1999 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 Cod
Hospital 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; T eaching and research, Medical School of Georgia (Retired).
I was a registered nurse and enjoyed a 30+ year career. I married Dr. Alfred Ciarlone, Professor of
Dentistry 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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CLAS S OF 1955
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NAM E
FAV. TEACHER
Ben Be al
Ms. McCrum
She was a great math teacher. She demanded and got discipline.
Mr. Berkheimer
He was personabl e and knew his physics subject matter. He
was always willing to give extra help.
What would you have
done differently?
I would have studied more but still partied. I would also have
become better acquainted with more of our classmat es.
Ms. McCrum
Mr. Berkheimer
They both had good attitudes and teaching skills, and made class
interesting.
What would you have
done differently?
I can’t think of anything I would do differently.
Ms. Kiley
Mr. Berkheimer
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What would you have
done differently?
I would have worked harder in English class.
Ms. Patterson
Her love of poetry and literature inspired me.
Mr. Berkheimer
He helped me think in a logical way.
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I enjoyed all my teachers. We were very fortunat e
to have such good teachers.
What would you have
done differently?
I don’t think I would have changed anything.
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All the teachers were my favorites - - No special one.
What would you have
done differently?
I would have taken my studies more seriously.
Ms. McCrum
She was very good to me and took time to explain algebra
problems.
What would you have
done differently?
I would have studied harder and focused more on a career after
high school. I would not have gotten married so young.
Lynn Benne tt
Cliff Borland
Marilyn Brown
Shirle y Brusco
Ge orge Bucha
Rosalie Calde raro
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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.
What would you have
done differently?
I probably would not do much differently, except that I don’t
think I was as outgoing as I could have been during my Junior
and Senior years. Changing schools after 10th grade was quite a
change.
Ms. McCrum
Mr. McCarthy
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What would you have
done differently?
I would take more time to smell the roses.
Ms. McCrum
I thoroughly enjoyed her algebra classes.
What would you have
done differently?
Nothing! I have a great life.
Ms. Hall
I should have listened to her advice and entered the driving
competition.
Ms. McCrum
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Ms. Kiley
She was demanding but fair. It was good to see her at the AHS
Grand Reunion.
Mr. Berkheimer
His physics classes required participation and provided
interesting hands-on learning.
What would you have
done differently?
There is very little that I would have done differently. Those
years provided a foundation for what I consider to be a
wonderful life.
What would you have
done differently?
Study!
Cal Clyde
Joan Coco
Edda Collins
Ge ne Consolo
Jack Cupps
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FAV. TEACHER
Kathy Dearing
Ms. Kiley
She had the ability to make English interesting, even the
grammar.
Mr. Dahl
He had a “ choice” sense of humor.
What would you have
done differently?
Very little! I look back on my five years at AHS and remember
them very fondly.
Ms. Kiley
She really worked hard with me to get a passing grade in
English.
Mr. Wheeler
Mechanical drawing was the only class where I had straight
“ A’s”.
What would you have
done differently?
Nothing! Don’t look back. Just move ahead.
Ms. McCrum
She taught me algebra by intimidation and embarrassment, but it
worked.
Ms. Lutz
Mr. 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 fun
class and the performances (especially at football games) were
memorable.
What would you have
done differently?
Those were GOOD days! I couldn’t say I would have had more
fun, because I probably wouldn’t have lived to tell it. There
were lots of activities, parties, and fun times, and the longer I
think about those days the more I can remember. We all took
ourselves very seriously, but that’s the name of the game for
those high school years. My family drugstore connection was
good/bad news for me. All those experiences and relationships
formed a good foundation for me for the next 50 years. I’m
grateful for those AHS years.
Ms. Kiley
Mr. Nikhazy
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What would you have
done differently?
Nothing! I enjoyed everything I did.
Milt Ertel
Be tty Erwin
Jack Fe rbe r
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FAV. TEACHER
Lowie Frauenholz
Ms. Kiley
She demanded I learn how to write; this was a significant factor
in advancing my career.
Mr. Berkheimer
He stirred the science and engineering in my blood, and had
patience with the clowns in class.
What would you have
done differently?
I would have learned a lot more about getting into college and
programs like ROTC.
Ms. McCrum
She made her expectations yours. Sometimes it was less than
our own expectations and sometimes more. There was nothing
you could do about it either way. She was not fair; she had her
favorites, but life is not fair and she taught me how to handle
that.
Mr. Berkheimer
He could teach to all his students despite the chasm between
those exceptional classmates gi fted in science and the rest of us.
I learned!
What would you have
done differently?
Nothing!
Judy Gillespie
What would you have
done 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 he
reminisced.
What would you have
done differently?
I would like to think that I would have gotten more involved and
studied harder. (But maybe not!)
Ms. Burnite
She made me realize that the arts could be fun.
Mr. Berkheimer
He made chemistry and physics a challenge. (Even though Dan
Thalimer and I used to sit in the last row and play for a penny a
point on the difference in our quiz scores.)
What would you have
done differently?
I would have kissed the girls - I’m still too shy. I would also
have learned to play a musical instrument - I still can’t tune a
guitar.
Joe Gibbs
Bob Grime s
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FAV. TEACHER
Sonja Hail
Ms. Kiley
She showed a great deal of interest in the students.
What would you have
done differently?
Not Much! Maybe I would study harder. I had a lot of fun at
Aspinwall.
Salli Hamre
Ms. Kiley
She was my favorite teacher.
John Hatton
Ms. McCrum
She understood teenagers much better than most other teachers.
What would you have
done differently?
If I went back, I would study.
Ms. Kavanaugh
Mr. Berkheimer
They were both great.
What would you have
done differently?
Not much!
Nancy Hubbe ll
Ms. McCrum
Mr. 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 hard
but she explained things well. She was the rifle coach and I
enjoyed that. Also, she was my father’s teacher as well.
Mr. Berkheimer
He made chemistry exciting, had a positive attitude and believed
that everyone could succeed.
What would you have
done differently?
If I could go back to those days, I would get more involved in
the aft er-s chool activities and get to know my classmates better.
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I never had a favorite teacher, but I should have paid more
attention in Ms. Klug’s class since the whole world is living on
the keyboard now. A few Spanish classes wouldn’t have hurt
either.
What would you have
done differently?
I would have spent more time studying.
Lee Henry
Rege Kane
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FAV. TEACHER
Chuck Kramb
Ms. Frey
She enjoyed teaching, cared about the students and was fun to
be around.
Mr. Berkheimer
He enjoyed teaching and always made things interesting.
What would you have
done differently?
Probably nothing!
Jane t Kreme r
What would you have
done differently?
I would have selected a different “ High School”. My two years
at Aspinwall were not very happy ones.
Jay Labarthe
Ms. Kiley
She knew what she wanted to happen and made it so; she earned
the respect of students (at least mine).
Mr. Berkheimer
His was much like Ms. Kiley but gave an immense amount of
his time for speci al study and teaching, particularly lunchtimes,
preparing students for ACS tests.
What would you have
done differently?
I would have spent more time with my parents, brother, cousins,
aunt/uncle and grandmother - people who are gone or who I
seldom see at this point.
Ms. Burnite
She gave me the opportunity to participate in class plays.
What would you have
done differently?
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.
Ms. Kiley
Who would have thought grammar, creative writing and poetry
would prove so valuable in life?
Mr. Fleming
“Music Man” - somehow he stimulated my life long interest in
music.
What would you have
done differently?
I would have used every opportunity to add baseball cards and
“33” records to my collection started in the l950’s. Sadly, our
family moved in 1960 and the collections were lost -- forever!
Carol Linde r
Bob Little
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FAV. TEACHER
Marti Loresch
Ms. Hall
She caught Rachel Ravey and me playing hooky, we were going
swimming.
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.
What would you have
done differently?
I would definitely not go swimming in the Allegheny River.
Ms. Hall
Mr. Dahl
They were both very interesting in class and very nice people
outside of class.
What would you have
done differently?
If I could go back I would apply myself more to get better
grades rather than just getting by.
Ms. Kiley
She taught me “stuff” I really needed for the real world. My
most outstanding memories of Ms. Kiley are “ Diagramming
sentences on the board” and “ Consideration for the rights of
others is the first mark of a lady or gentleman”.
Mr. Makows ki
He was the only male teacher I had and I loved typing and
shorthand. He also taught me that there is no such word as
“irregardless ”.
What would you have
done differently?
Less socializing…..more studying!
Ms. Kiley
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What would you have
done differently?
I would not have taken Latin II.
Thelma Long
Pat McGahan
Barb McLaughlin
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FAV. TEACHER
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 lady
or gentleman”. It was a privilege to have Ms. Kiley for a
teacher.
Dr. Sherman
He was a man and educator to admire.
Mr. Lindsay
For his laughter!
What would you have
done differently?
This time I would say “yes” when my classmate asked me to the
prom; what a mouse I was.
Ms. Patterson
She understood.
Mr. Nikhazy
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What would you have
done differently?
Go to school!
Ms. Kiley
I still remember “ A lot is a plot of ground.” She taught me to
speak the King’s English, which has stood me in good stead all
these years.
Mr. Lindsay
He was my piano teacher from 7th through 9th grades. He also
coached me in basketball and football. He would take me with
him to scout the opposing football team after my Saturday
morning piano lesson when I was in 7th and 8th grades. That was
great fun for a young kid.
What would you have
done differently?
I would not have taken French.
Ms. Burnite
Ms. Kiley
Mr. Berkheimer
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What would you have
done differently?
I would have played more sports and have gotten to know more
of the people in the class better. Those were great years. I
wouldn’t change much of anything.
John McRandal
Barry Montgomery
Marge Morcum
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FAV. TEACHER
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.
Ms. Kiley
Ms. McCrum
Ms. Patterson
They were all excellent teachers, strict but fair. Ms. Kiley and
Ms. Patterson gave me a love of the English language and
Shakespeare. Ms. McCrum made algebra almost bearable.
Mr. Berkheimer
His classes were fun and he was cute and young.
What would you have
done differently?
I honestly don’t know. It might have been fun not to spend so
much time with the books, but that was a “Dad” thing.
Ms. Kiley
She is the reason I became an English teacher.
What would you have
done differently?
I don’t know that I would change anything if I could. I am quite
com fortable with the person I am today.
Ms. Kiley
Ms. Patterson
They made you really “ work” at grammar and literature and I
really needed that. I now appreciate the foundation that they
each gave us.
Mr. Dahl
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What would you have
done differently?
I guess like most everyone else, I would have heeded my
parents’ constant “ requests” to work harder so that I could
achieve more. I know that my parents’ “ pushing” was the
impetus that I needed to get into Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie
Mellon) and make the Dean’s List a few times.
Ms. Klug
Mr. Berkheimer
They were both very respect ful, fair and good teachers.
What would you have
done differently?
I don’t think I would change anything. I would probably make a
greater effort to keep in touch with those with whom I was
closest.
Ms. Klug
She always encouraged me to work harder, even though we
played tricks on her.
What would you have
done differently?
I wouldn’t have done anything differently becaus e I enjoyed my
high school days.
Lynne Morison
Barb Moroff
Pat Muelle r
Shirle y Ne gley
Shirle y Ne wcamp
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Lee Nix
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I liked them all.
Jack Otte
Ms. Frey
Mr. Berkheimer
I felt they cared.
Charlie Pe rrin
Ms. Burnite
Mr. Berkheimer
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What would you have
done differently?
I would have learned to speak a foreign language.
Shirle y Pe rrine
What would you have
done differently?
I don’t know what I would have done differently except maybe
study harder.
Bob Racki
Ms. McCrum
She persevered in getting me through algebra.
Mr. Wheeler
He introduced me to my interest in mechanical drawing.
What would you have
done differently?
I would have participated in more school activities.
Ms. Burnite
She thought I was smart in English and gave me special
opportunities 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 took
us to an operating steel mill.
What would you have
done differently?
I kind of liked the things I did. I went through a REALLY wild
stage in 7th , 8th and 9th grades, where I had adventures. Then I
decided I needed to improve myself, so I became a sort of
goody-goody and better student. That helped my self-esteem. I
think my regret is that I was not more socially conscious and
aware of other’s needs.
Rachel Ravey
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FAV. TEACHER
Don Ree d
Ms. McCrum
Mr. Berkheimer
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What would you have
done differently?
I would have taken advantage of my chance for a college
education. I should have gone into the military and used the
G.I. Bill for my college expenses.
Ms. McCrum
She was my algebra teacher (I never did understand it).
Mr. Berkheimer
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What would you have
done differently?
I would have studied harder.
Ms. Kiley
She was strict but kind and caring.
Mr. Berkheimer
He was so patient.
What would you have
done differently?
I don’t think I would have done anything differently.
Mr. Berkheimer
He was lots of fun.
What would you have
done differently?
Not much!
Ms. Patterson
I thought she was a good teacher.
Mr. Dahl
He was different.
What would you have
done differently?
I would have participated in more activities.
Jim Richardson
Caroline Rickey
Ray Rickley
Mabel Riege r
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Alma Salve tti
Ms. Lutz
She was my favorite teacher for Spanish.
Mr. Berkheimer
I enjoyed the sciences and had classes in chemistry and physics
with him.
Mr. Fleming
I enjoyed him for all things musical.
What would you have
done differently?
I wouldn’t do anything differently.
Ms. Klug
Mr. Lindsay
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What would you have
done differently?
If I could go back to those days, I would spend more time
studying books and less time studying boys.
Agnes Schettley
What would you have
done differently?
I would have gone to college.
Ida Schmitt
What would you have
done differently?
I would never have taken bookkeeping from Mr. Dahl.
Ge orge Sheehan
What would you have
done differently?
I would have paid more attention in class and finished high
school 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.
What would you have
done differently?
I would have studied more, asked for help, and become more
involved.
Marlene Sams
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FAV. TEACHER
Sue Ste phens
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. She
would command that we have “ open bolts” as she made her way
from the firing line to the target. I didn’t open my bolt and she
yelled at me. That could have been a dangerous scene and I
thought I would get kicked off the team.
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I also remember being COLD as a cheerl eader.
What would you have
done differently?
I think we were very lucky to have good teachers and to receive
such a good overall education.
Don Swaim
Ms. Burnite
She helped to instill in me a dedicated love of writing and
reading and she believed in me when others didn’t. I’ll
remember her way with young people, her intelligence and her
guidance. We remained close until her sudden death on
December 29, 1992.
Dan Thalimer
Ms. McCrum
Mr. Berkheimer
They both demonstrated a never-ending interest in and concern
for their students, as well as treating us as people, not cattle.
What would you have
done differently?
There are either too many things to list or nothing to list,
depending on the day of the week you ask me.
Ms. Kiley
She had a real love for her calling (English & literature).
Mr. Wheeler
He tried so hard. He taught mechanical drawing.
What would you have
done differently?
If I could change one thing from those days, it would have been
to really study.
Joe Thomas
What would you have
done differently?
I would have studied more. I would also have taken advantage
of a scholarship offer.
Flo Tomko
Mr. Moscato
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What would you have
done differently?
Everything! I would have paid more attention in class and I
would have reached a little further.
Jack Thomas
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Luise Wally
Ms. Frey
She taught biology and this was a favorite subject of mine. She
always had animals and interesting projects. She was a good
friend of the family - that helps.
Mr. Fleming
He was the band director and a hard task master but we had a
great band and we loved to perform. Going to parades and
games was a special treat - although the wool uniforms were
either too hot or too cold.
What would you have
done differently?
I would have dated more guys. I only dated a few and mostly
the one I married. I also had a lot of fun - but could have had
even more.
Ms. Kiley
I always loved English.
What would you have
done differently?
All kinds of things! I would also have studied more and gotten
better grades.
Ms. Latus
She was my 4th grade teacher. We had common interests in
people and animals.
Mr. Grindle
He was a very nice person.
What would you have
done differently?
I would have studied harder.
Ms. McCrum
She was a great teacher.
Mr. Dahl
He told stories about West Point.
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I really liked them all.
What would you have
done differently?
Oh, I would have “ flirted” more and studied a little harder.
Ms. McCrum
Mr. Berkheimer
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Ann Wilkison
Barb Wilson
Jim Woomer
Patty Wysocki
Joann Zuccaro
COMM ENTS
REFLECTIONS - 14
PHOTOS
CLAS S OF 1955
50TH CLASS REUNION
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. Artz berger
“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 Buc ha
“Bob”
Robert Edward Burns
“Rosie”
Rosalie Calderaro
“Marg”
Margaret Dorothea C arr
Ralph Cas perino
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 Cus hman
“Ruthie”
Ruth Catherine Dahler
“Kathy”
Kathl een Marie Dearing
“Ike”
John Eichner
“Milt”
Milton A. Ertel
Betty J ane Er win
George V. Farine
“Barb”
Barbara Feder keil
“Ferb”
John L F erber Jr.
“Bob”
Robert R. F erris
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”
Mary Joyc e Hel bling
“Ed”
Edward R. Helfrich
“Lee”
Ormond Lee Henr y
Helen I. Hickl er
“Nance”
Nanc y Jane H ubbell
Nanc y Ann H umes
Marden Ireland
“Rege”
Regis W. Kane
“Vel”
Velma Mae Keller
“Jim”
James King
Nanc y Anne 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 Laurenc e McRandal
Marlin Renwic k M eigs
“Boot”
Barry Montgomer 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 Newc amp
“Lee”
Alfred Lee Nix
“Jack”
John Frank Otte
“Charlie”
Charles Lee Perrin
“Shirl”
Shirley J. Perrine
“Mel”
Carmella Pino
“Jody”
Martha J o Lynn Pruitt
F. Robert Rac ki
Rachel Br undr ed Ravey
“Don”
Donald N. Reed
Arlene J oanne Reitz
“Rich”
James Henr y Richardson
“Rick”
Caroline Ann Ric key
“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. Sc heib
“Aggie”
Agnes Sc hettley
Ida Mae Sc hmitt
George F. Sheehan
“Midge”
Margaret E. Sill
“Al”
Albert H. Slater III
“Ade”
Adrienne Soos t
“Zeke”
Burton Edwi n Stahls mith
“Sue”
Suzanne Stephens
“Joe”
Joseph Nor man Swab
“Don”
Donald L. Swaim
“Dan”
Daniel Boyd T halimer
John Graham Thomas
“Joe”
Joseph Charles Thomas
“Flo”
Florene Marie Tomko
“Sis”
E. Luise Wall y
“Annie”
Lois Ann Wilkis on
“Barb”
Barbara L. Wilson
“Jim”
James Woomer
“Patty”
Patricia Kay Wys oc ki
Carol Jane Zoerb
“Jo”
Joann N. Z uccaro

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