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jt toditM Evening Odobtr 27, Senior Class To Perform Comedy By Renee Maday and Jane Dellafiora "Another week has passed and we are ready to bring you another collection of newsworthy items from Homer-Center. The senior class has been in the news often in the past week. Last Friday was Senior Night and the senior football players, cheeleaders. majorettes, color- guard, and band members were honored both at the game that night and during the day at school. PYEA sponsored a series of "news briefs" over the intercom.

These contained some little-known facts con- cerning the seniors and were broadcast abthe end of each class period. night the senior players were honored in a pre-game ceremony. The senior players are Brett Carruthers, Jeff Coleman. "Ron Hancherick. Ed Horchar.

Pete Kuta. Bruce Loughner. Dan Morrow, Dave Nehrig. Brian Sardone. Bob Sarra.

Doug Smyers. Roger Socol. Rich Steffee. and Don Coulter, manager, these players presented with plaques by the cheerleaders at a dinner given after- wards by the cheerleaders and majorettes. The cheerleaders, majorettes, color- guards, and band members were then honored at half-time with burgundy tinted mums or carnations and gifts.

These seniors are cheerleaders; Judy Holmes and Linda Husceonica; Majorettes; Priscilla Cipollini, Janice Hoare and Pam Saiani; and colorguard; Karen Edwards, Patti Mouser, Connie Pulliam. Mary Ann Rado. Laurie Smith, Tina Smith and Debbie Wanchism. The senior band members include Tom Andrascik. Bryan Burkett.

Roy Cunningham. Sherii Rhoades, Valerie Shirley, Lenny Tartalone, Tom Vanity; Lori Sadowski. drum majorette, and Vicki Benamati, manager. These seniors all deserve many thanks for all their hours of hard work and practice. They also deserve congratulations for their victories and fine performances which are the results of such practice.

The cheers, applause, and honors are well-deserved and there are surely more to come. This is also the week of the senior class play. The Class of '79 has chosen "The Man Who Came to Dinner" as their class play. "The Man Who Came to Dinner" is a comedy written by Mos? Hart and George S. Kaufman.

It will presented in three acts night) at 8 p.m. in J.S. Byers Auditorium at Homer-Center High School. Tickets will be sold at the door. The play concerns Sheridan Whiteside, a reknowned critic, lecturer, and radio orator, and his unfortunate fall on the steps of Mr.

and Mrs. Ernest W. Stanley's, ho me in Mesalia, Ohio, Unfortunate mostly, for the Stanleys! Due to his accident, Mr. Whiteside is forced to become the reluctant houseguest of the Stanleys. This sets off a number of comical events.

The public performance tonight will be the result of many long hours of studying lines by the stars and numerous practices after school by the entire cast. Mr. Duke, the director, and Cheryl Uher, the student director, did a fine job of getting the play off the ground, although this was sometimes made very difficult by the back stage antics and general disorder during some of the play practices. Through their patience and hard work they were able to turn the more than 30 seniors involved in the play into actors by their first performance before the elementary' school. The play was also presented for the junior and the senior high at assemblies during school.

With curtain time not far away, the excitement of the cast is increasing and they are looking forward to the climax of a senior activity that has given many unforgettable memories to the members of the cast. The seniors participating in the play and the characters they will be playing are Tom Vanity, Sheridan Whiteside; Patti Mouser, Maggie Cutler; Lori Sadowski, Lorraine Sheldon; Judy Wallace, Mrs. Stanley; Matt Roschella, Mr. Stanley; Dan Morrow, Richard Stanley; Susie Piccplini, June Stanley; Pam Sain- ani, Harriet Stanley; Dia'ne Holiday, Miss Preen; and Renee Maday, Dr. Bradley.

Priscilla Cipollini, Professor Metz; Bruan Burkett, Bert Jefferson; Dena Garonzi, Mrs. Dexter; Joni Novak, Mrs. McCutcheon; Vicki Benamati, Sarah; Jeff Coleman, John; Ron Hancherick, Pete Kuta, and Tim Stewart, luncheon guests. Brett Carruthers, Sandy; Dana Luksic, Wescott; Ed Horchar and Bob Sarra, radio technicians; Jim Wincek, Barry Car- Iton; Dan Pavlick, Banjo; Jim Gazza, and Doug Smyers, Deputies. Each of the members of the cast would like to give our readers a special invitation to attend their play in order that it may be a success.

The cast would also like to thank Mr. Tartalone and the Art Department for turning the bare stage into the home of the Stanley's. That's the news from the senior class. We'd like to remind the juniors and seniors to listen carefully to the announcements each morning. If you hear that a representative from a school or a field that interests you Mill be visiting HCHS be sure to sign up in Mr.

Fako's office. Remember, this concerns your future. The PYEA was busy again last week. The club sent representatives to a regional conference at Saltsburg High School. There, public relations, chapter organization and the state convention in Harrisburg on May were discussed.

The students enjoyed it very much and brought back even more ideas to the club. Many thanks to the PYEA at Saltsburg for holding the conference. "Metalheads Unite Vote for Dave Nehrig" was the unique message of a poster adding to the decor of the senior high lobby at HC. This was the best, in our judgement, in a series of posters including; "Be steady Vote for Eddy and "Bring the quarter back vote for Roger." All these have added enthusiasm to the Mr. Football contest in our school.

We'd like to add that "A Penny a Vote is. the slogan for the contest. All money will go to the Indiana County Mr. Football Campaign for the benefit of the March of Dimes. The Metalheads did unite to put Dave in first place last week with a total of 3,946 votes.

Ed Horchar was second with 2,728 votes and Bob Sarra was third with 2,349. We urge everyone to continue voting for one of our star football players. We'd also like to remind everyone that the Appalachian Confer- ence Championship game will be played at Winber Stadium on Nov. 3. try to go and cheer our team on to the championship for the second year in a row.

The girls basketball team captured the Indiana County League title last week with their victory over Salts burg. The game was a close and exciting one as the Wildcats were on the triumphant end of a 61-60 score "on stage." Congratulations, girls and good luck for the rest of the season. around Gazetteland Lions Name Queen Annette Crowned At Elderton Homecoming HOMER-CENTER SENIORS TO PERFORM Senior class members from Homer-Center High School will be giving performances of "The Man Who Came to Dinner'! at 8 p.m. today and Saturday in the school auditorium. Tickets are available at the door for.both performances.

Several members of the cast are pictured above. They are sitting, Tom Vanity, and standing from left to right, Patti Mouser, Judy Walke, Pam Sainai, Jeff Coleman, Lori Sadowski and Diane Holiday. (Gazette photo by Bechtel) By Beth Beighley Cindy Sausman and Kathy Pinkerton Beginning on Oct. 16, spirit week was held in preparation for Eldefton's homecoming on Oct. 21.

During spirit week a topic was chosen for each day and the students showed their spirit by dressing according to the topic for the day. They were: Monday celebrity' day; Tuesday dress-up day; Wednesday Cowboy and Indian day; Thursday hat day; Friday green and white day. Friday afternoon a pep rally was held. The cheerleaders performed cheers and skits in the gym for the student body's entertainment. Also during the pep rally; the homecoming court was announced: Denise Demich escorted by Jim McCIure; Annette Crownover escorted by Larry Blair; Debbie Townsend escorted by Mark Schrecengost; Kim Rearick escorted by Jeff Schrecen- gost: Crystal Stitt escorted by Gary Boyer.

After a few minutes of picture taking and whispering from the student body, the queen and her escort were announced. This year's 1978-79 homecoming queen and escort are Annette Crownover escorted by Larry Blair. Congratulations Annette! After the excitement of the pep rally, the enthusiasm went on through the night. A homecoming dance featuring Ramp- Clarksburg, A Long Way From Thailand Joanne Talks About Homeland By Gary N'elson Congratulations to Roberta Giaccardo. who was crowned 1978 Homecoming Queen of A- RHS.

1977 Homecoming Queen Kim Kerchensky. assisted by Renee Rollinson. placed the crown on Roberta while a packed granstand looked on. The annual homecoming was held at Owens Field. Apollo, on Friday.

Oct 20. The band's special selection. "You Light Up My Life." added to the excitement of the ceremony. To top off the night's festivities, the Vikings wiped out the Ford City Sabers leaving them with a mere 16 point's to AR's grand total of 32! The JV football game with Freeport on Oct. 16 was rained out.

The eighth-ninth grade team couldn't take the game awav from Kittanning and lost last Thursday. Oct. 19. A-R's cheerleaders are always on the go. Not only do they cheer at the games and lead the student body during pep rallies, but they also sell shakers at the football games.

The profit from this will help to pay for their new uniforms. On Tuesday. Oct. 17. the Vi- kettes played their last home volleyball game against Dayton.

Both teams won decisive victories. This was also Parents" and Senior Night. Be- tween the JV and varsity games. Coach Ferarra honored each senior volleyball player with a red rose and a farewell kiss. Refreshments followed the varsity game.

Senior volleyball players are Lori Altmire. Tracy Latham. Lisa Kerr. Jackie Dunmire, Giaccardov Kathy At Saltsburg Honor Students Names Released SALTSBURG Officials at Saltsburg Junior Senior High School have released the names of the following students who have attained honor roll and distinguished honor roll standing for the first six weeks grading period of the 1978-79 year. Distinguished Honor Roll Grade 12 Ramona Rudolph and Jeffrey Taylor, Grade II Sally Anderson and Larry Bridge.

Grade 10 Bradley Shirley. Grade 9 Robin Fricke and Jeffrey Fulton. Grade 8 Cathy Anderson, Robert Frassenei. Patrick Lezark and Joseph Pomposini. Grade 7 William Ciocca.

Tania Williams and Sybil Zerebnick. Honor Roll Grade 12 Linda Alsippi, Judith Busi, Kimberly Gyenes, Michael Keltz, Dorothy Mizenko, Mary Okopal. Joann Previc, Christina Pride. Timothy Rose, Jeffrey Ryder. William Testa.

Lisa Woodrow and John Liboski. Grade 11 Tina Brunecke, Rudolph Kuhner. Cynthia Shedlock, Linda Urban and Lisa Vema. Grade 10 Barbara Barkley, Bonita Busi. Susan Brunner, Angela Ciocca.

Wendy Heimberger. Daniel Polahar" Stanley Pizer. Patricia Sneller and Brian Treece. Grade 9 James Andrei, Beth Baird. Mary Eaton.

George Jorgenson. Tracey Keltz, Tracy McKeever. Michele Olliver, Ruth Ann Shearer and Cindy Taylor. Grade 8 Linda Ciocca. Rebecca Coulter, Carol Gyenes, Charles Kelly.

Christine Lynn. Theodore Rimmel. Brian Shirley and Robin Whitesel. Grade 7 Steven Kachonik, Michael Marchitelli, Susan Shedlock and Dawn Whitesel. JOANN QUITO Eckman.

and Linda Hilty. On Tursday, Oct. 19, both volleyball teams travelled to Shannock Valley to play their last section match. The JV team lost 5-15. 3-15.

but they still have a fantastic section record of 11-1 which puts them in first place in Section 11. The varsity won their match 12-15, 15-3. 15-8. This win not only gave them a record of 11-1 and the championship of Section 11. but also lead them to the WPLtt.

play-offs yesterday at North Allegheny High School. Oct. 3i will be a day of masquerades at A-R. Students and teachers are to use their crea- tivity'to dress up in costume for the day. The person with the best costume from each grade will receive a free yearbook.

A-R would like to welcome Joanne Quitko to our school and to our county. Joanne moved to Clarksburg from Taiwan in May of this year. She is 17 and in eleventh grade. Although Joanne thinks A-R is much more difficult than her school in Taiwan, she likes it and is getting along well. Her father, Thomas Quitko, is presently employed by.a mining company, and her mother, Jen, works at Westinghouse.

Joanne was four years old when she started Here she was taught the characters of the alphabet of three Oriental languages including Chinese. According to Joanne, there is extreme difficulty in learning these. Children attend kindergarten for three years and then enter grade school. After six years of grade school, three years are spent in junior high school where English is taught. Joanne said she learned our language without much difficulty.

After junior high, Joanne chose to attend a school of journalism. This type of school is attended for five years, but the move to the USA discontinued Joanne's attendance after one year. A day at her school lasts about seven hours. There are five full school days and a half day on Saturdays. There is a three month summer vacation plus a three week in the winter.

The differences between Joanne's homeland and Pennsylvania that have impressed her the most are our abundance of automobiles, our driving age, and our colder climate. The driving age in Taiwan is 20 and learners have all the time they need on a permit. Our mid-autumn weather will soon give way to snow, something Joanne has never seen. It is certain Joanne will join with us in the excitement of the first snow of the'winter and for her, the first snow of her lifetime. A-R students who have gotten to know Joanne agree that it's a priviledge to have her as one of our students.

News Briefs: Cheerleading competition will be Nov. 11 at Homer-Center High School. A-R cheerleaders will be there! The Yearbook staff is selling subscriptions to'the 1978-79 edition to the Price is Preparation are underway for the upcoming basketball season. Physicals are being given this week to girls and boys trying out for this sport. The PAC held voter registration during all three lunch periods on yesterday and today, Oct.

26 and 27. age was held. The dance started with an introduction of the court and queen. Following the introduction, a slow dance wawas held in the honor of the EHS Homecoming Queen and court. Everyone enjoyed Rampage's sound up to the last dance.

Thank you, Rampage, for making it an enjoyable homecoming dance. On Saturday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m.. the homecoming parade was held at Elderton. Each class and club interested had a float in the parade based on movie themes such as, "Pete's "Wizard of Oz" and "Heaven Can Each float was judged and prizes were given to first, second, and third Seaman Takes Part In Exercise CLYMER Navy Seaman Apprentice Ronald D.

Ober, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence D. Ober. 33 Hancock Clymer is participating in the major NATO exercise, "Display Determination." He is serving as a crewmem- ber aboard the oiler USS Ca- homeported in Norfolk, Va.

The ship is operating as a unit of the U.S. Sixth Fleet. places. First place went to Drama Club for the float, "Pete's second place went to the Girl Scouts and third place went to the juniors for their float Our EHS band attended the Clarion homecoming parade. The band worked very hard in preparation for this parade and in the end it paid off.

Our band under the direction of Mr. Samuel Sasala placed first in the district and second overall. Congratulations EHS Band! Honor Roll Students Named Names of those students at Blairsville Junior High School who attained honor roll standing for the first six weeks grading period of the current school year are listed below. Distinguished Honor Roll Grade 6 Charles Bartos. Kevin Gulp Mike Kalafsky and Jill Risinger.

Grade 7 Lisa Smith and Joseph Lasser. Honor Roll Grade 6 Lori McCurdy, Jackie Smith, David Walker. Roger Crawford, Johanna Davis, George Hoke. Holly Joyce, Caroline Russell, Lori Urani. Patty Berkoben.

Matt Brubaker, Traci Cimbalista. Kenny Huffman, Loy Mershimer, Carla Stile. Steve Busiji, John Yelenic. Dan Hullenbaugh and Brian Watson. Grade 7 Richard Risinger, Kenneth Stipcak, Eileen Smithbauer.

Darla Clawson, Lorraine Donahue. Paula Stitt, Cindy Henry, Dee Thomas and Julie Banks. Grade 8 JoAnn Halmes, Linda Urani. Dave Smith and Karen Stitt. By Tony Palilla and Kim Rusnica The Rural Valley Lions Club has selected Troy Alwine as Boy of the Month" for Sept ber.

Troy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Alwine of Rural Valley. His' is enrolled in Shannock's senior academic curriculum. Troy's activities in- culude Allied Youth, Student Council.

Pep Club. National Honor Society, yearbook staff. Varsity president, and Quarterback Club president. Troy is also captain of the football team where he lettered three times. He has let-' I tered for three years in basket- ball and two years in.

baseball. Troy has received a number of awards such as Who's Who Among American High School Students. Outstanding Profi-i ciency of American History, and High School Ali-American. Derek Shaffer has been cho- sen for Boy of the Month for October. Derek is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Nelson Shaffer of Yatesboro. Derek is a senior in the academic curriculum. He is vice president of Varsity and is a member of the Quarterback Culb, Allied Youth. National Honor Society and yearbook staff.

Derek is an outstanding athlete. He has lettered for four years in footc ball. three years in basketball; three years in baseball and two years in track. Derek has 1 received awards as Who's Who. Among American High School Students.

Society of.DisI tinguished American High School Students, High School Ail-American. Shannock Valley's band has chosen this year's officers: Me? lanie Perry, president; Eric Davidson, vice Deanna White, secretary; and Jaci Nichol. treasurer. Mr. Cribbs is the band director and advisor.

The Band Parents Association is sponsoring a raffle. A basket of groceries is the prize and the drawing will bel; held Nov. 17. Allied Youth has elected ficers for this year. They Zaczyk.

Tony Palilla. vice Amy Arduini. treasurerr- Deanna White, secretary; and- Linda Snick, historian. The visor is Mr. Ammerman.

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