About Us

Our Alma Mater:

There are many schools about us; they are worthy friends we own.
They will have to do without us; we'll be true to one alone.
They may fly their colors proudly; we will proudly wave ours back.
We will be always true and loyal to the noble Red and Black.

We will cheer for Coatesville High School, no honor shall she lack.
We'll be always true and loyal to the noble Red and Black.

When the world has called us thither, with its weight of work & care.
All our lives will be richer, for the tasks and friendships here.
And we'll banish care and sadness, as we turn our memories back.
And recall the days of gladness, 'neath the noble Red and Black.

We will cheer for Coatesville High school, no honor shall she lack.
We'll be always true and loyal to the noble Red and Black.

The Social Scene: Outside of school we enjoyed the music explosion of the sixties, socializing with our friends, and dancing. Often the three went together. Throw in a few "boss" cars and you had a "happening". A few of the places that you could find us

Coatesville kids gathering back in the mid sixties, besides the diner, were at Pitcharella's Pharmacy, Teti's, on the corner of Chester Avenue and Lincoln Highway in the East End of town, and Hope's Drug Store, near the corner of Fourth Avenue and Lincoln Highway, known for having the best ice cream cones in town.

Each of these places had a soda fountain. One real popular drink back then was the "mountain cream". Nobody seemed to know what the syrup consisted of that it was made with, but it tasted good. The bigger question was who had the best. The Gizmo restaurant on Third Avenue was another favorite gathering place for kids. On weekends or after football games Dick Thomas's on the Lincoln Highway near Exton was another popular place to meet and get something to eat. Dick

Thomas's was known for their giant shakes and foot long hot dogs. There it was not unusual to see kids from a few different schools gathered together. Music and dancing was an important ingredient in our social scene as well as just "hanging out". Some of the local dance venues were the Wagontown Fire Co. on route 340 a few miles from town, the Pomeroy Fire Co. to the west of Coatesville also hosted regular dances.

Bishop Shanahan High School in West Chester hosted dances on Sunday evenings. On Friday nights following some home basketball games they would spread some sawdust from the woodshop over the gym floor and have dances as well. During the summer months the Chester Valley Swim Club hosted dances. Almost all of the dances featured local bands like Freddy & the Downbeats, the Patriots, and the Dover Straits. Some of the dances that were popular were the Jerk, the Eighty One, the Calypso or Cha-Cha, the Sloopy, the Wagner Walk, and the ever popular Bristol Stomp. A few "teen lounges" both in and out of town sprang up to add to the social scene. The basement of the YWCA was transformed into the Psycedelic Tomato;

another was located west of Coatesville near route 10 known as The Scene. The Crimson Afternoon was located just east of Downingtown and became associated with WFIL DJ Long John Wade. He brought in the best local bands along with some very well known groups such as Sly and the Family Stone and several others. The Anvil Inn on route one just east of Longwood Gardens was the place to hear nationally known name groups the likes of Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels and Junior Walker and The All Stars. Although the Anvil Inn was an adult establishment that served alcohol, and you had to be 21 to get in, some of us still managed to sneak in to catch a show every now and then. A few of the AM radio stations that we listened to included WFIL "Famous 56", WIBG radio 99, and WDAS in Philly, and of course the "Voice of Chester County" WCOJ with its own

Art Douglas, best known for school closings. You have to remember that the FM radio band either didn't exist or was in its infancy at that time. In addition to radio also we watched DJ icon Jerry Blavat, known as the "Geator with the Heator","The Boss with the Hot Sauce" on his weekly television dance show known as The Discophonic Scene.

As for visual entertainment other than TV, there were no sixteen screen cineplex theatres with stadium seating and 7.1 Dolby surround sound.

However we did have The Auditorium between Third and Fourth Avenues in Coatesville. The Warner Theatre in West Chester was the only other indoor place to see a first run movie. The other venue was the once famous Drive-In Movie, one being the Coatesville Drive-In in Thorndale and the other being the Exton Drive-In.

Extra-Curricular Activies:

Spotlight, Scott High's student newspaper was published 10 times a year. Robert Klewans and Thomas Egan served as faculty advisors. The Spotlight provided a journalism experience in reporting, editorial writing, copy reading, and newspaper management. Jane Dearstyne served as

editor-in-chief, Marie Balla and Carol Conner were managing editors, Frances Rosenblum was the news editor, Mary Gilmore was the features editor, Louise Hanley and Ray Carinci were the sports editors,

Donald Thompson was copy editor, John Chirinko was advertising manager, Lou Teti was public relations director, Kathy Lamb and Cynthia Kornet served as typing directors. Spotlight's columnists were Margie Smith, Dennis Roussey, and Debbie Scarfo.

Talaria is the name of Scott High's Yearbook. The word talaria means winged sandals as worn by the Greek Messenger God, Hermes. They were said to be made of imperishable gold and flew the god as swift as any bird. So, in affect Talaria delivers and brings to life the story of each Coatesville high school class through pictures and words in yearbook form. In 1967 Talaria was under the direction of Angela Christoforo and Ann Nagle as advisors. All Girls Cabinet: Advisor Joan Tukloff,

President Becky Backstetter, Vice President Valerie Wallace, Secretary Carol Braverman, and Treasurer Linda Cleveland. Girls Varsity Club: Advisors Elizabeth Bair and Rosalyn Greenlee, President Becky Funk. Tribunal: Advisors Milton Searles, Al Loomis, and Paul Chenger. These groups of boys were charged with directing student traffic In the halls, on the stairs, and in the assemblies. Paul Kretchmer served as Judge.

Pep Club: Advisors Martha Pananes, Bob Rubincam, and Frank Rizzo, President Morris Dunmoyer, Vice President Bob Bowman, Recording Secretary Becky Funk, Corresponding Secretary Patty Mymern, and Treasurer John Ballestreri. Paint and Patch Club: Advisor James Norton. You had to pass an "audition" to become a member. Senior Class Play was "The Miracle Worker". The Headliners read: Helen Keller ... Valerie Wallace. Annie Sullivan ... Carol Braverman. Music, Music, Music: These groups comprised the vocal and instrumental activities at Scott, and were under the talented supervision of Bud Zimmerman and Gerald Daghir: Band,

Orchestra, Meistersingers, Boys and Girls Glee Clubs, Special Girls Glee Club, and Mixed Chorus. Marching Band: The Orange Bowl Parade in Miami, Florida, Tall Cedars Parade in NYC, New York World's Fair, and AAA Parade in Washington DC were a few of the many highlights and memories if you were a band member. Bud Zimmerman assisted by Jim Norton carefully directed all band activities. Band officers included: Major Bill Dunlap, Captain Walt McCulley, First Lieutenant George Kissell, and Second Lieutenant Steve Kalber. Meistersingers:

The group consisted of 120 of the best vocal chords that Scott High offered: President Bob Summers, Vice President Ronnie Schultz, Secretary Linda Breuninger, and Treasurer Tom Pawling. The Belltones and Redmen were the best of the best, selected by audition from the Meistersingers as a whole. They would perform at banquets and many other social functions throughout

the community. In 1967 Iris Meeks was selected as the Honor Soloist to perform at the annual Christmas Carol Service. It was the ultimate honor as a Scott Meistersinger. Various Other Activities: German Club, Spanish Club, Russian Club, International Club, Future Nurses Club, Quill and Scroll Society, Future Teachers Club, Library Club, Debating Club, Chess Club, Sportsmen's Club, Art Club, and Stage Crew.

Superintendent: of the Coatesville Area School District was Dr. Robert E. Johns.

Principal: senior year was Myron W. Ritter and Walter Funk sophomore and junior years. Harry West and Al Loomis were the Assistant Principals.

Class Officers: President Ray Carinci, Vice-President Mike Markward, Secretary Beth Anne Ford, Treasurer Tina DeLiberato.

Senior Class Cabinet Members: Tom Antol, Carol Braverman, Steve Cohen, Pam Connor, Donnie Copeland, Jane Dearstyne, Morris Dunmoyer, Alan Gold, Marytheodate Harris, Joyce Jacks, Steve King, Paul Kretchmer, Kenny Neeld, Pidgie Patton, Fred Phillips, Joyce Plater, John Teti, Patty Vietri, Valerie Wallace, Delois Young.

Student Council Members: President Pam Connor, Vice-President Denny Copeland, Treasurer Carol Braverman, Judge Paul Kretchmer, Recording Secretary Valerie Wallace, Corresponding Secretary Patty Vietri.

Dedicated Teachers:

English: Robert Kaster, Arlene Kut, William Gross, Dawn Ottey, Joseph Inners, Catherine Stern, Pauline Endy, Jean Bousum, Thomas Walk, Diane Dougherty, James Norton, Robert Klewans, Hope Willis, Alice Batteiger.
Social Studies: Michael Hemlock, John Horst Jr., John Kensecki, Barbara Skelly, Edward Botto, Walter Cook, James Street, Joan Tukloff, William Snyder, P. David DeFroscia, Ross Kershey, Clair Fitz Jr., Richard Whitlock.
Business: Frank Rizzo, Darlene Brown, Jeanne Orner, Gladys Worth, Lillian Maskula, Frances Blessing, Sara Davis, Eleanor Roberts, Martha Pananes.
Science: Ronald Rowe, Milton Holmberg, Allen Cook, Earl Emel, Calvin Beam, Bruce McFarland, Robert Gibson, William Renfrew, William Richards, Blanche Cochran, Harry Schoenberg, Jr.
Mathmatics: Kenneth Robinson, Thomas Egan, Roland Boyle, William Martin, John Kerrigan, Leon Joseph Poliski, Jean Funk, Donald Showalter, Richard Croft.
Language: Angela Christoforo, Milton Searles, Ann Nagle, Charles Jesten, Sandra Lutz, Frank Bratton, Miriam Kressler.
Specialized Departments: Malcolm Stuber - Athletic Director and Driver Training, Gerald Daghir - Director of Vocal Music, Leo Atkinson - Driver Training, Emily McGee - Home Economics, William Irwin - Driver Training, Cynthia Fitz - Art, Jack Moyer - Librarian, Bud Zimmerman, Director of Instrumental Music.
Health and Physical Education: Robert Rubincam, Rosalyn Greenlee, Eugene Uhlman, Paul Chenger, Elizabeth Bair, Eugene Rinkus.
Title III Project: Stephen Starcheski, Doris Grab, Harold Groff, Eugene Hollick

After School Sports:

Cheerleading: Captain: Kathy Brown. Advisor: Catherine Stern. Boys introduced as part of the cheer squad in 67: Bruce Gamache, Chuck Shook, Bob Summers, Joe Snyder.
Football: Coaches: Harry McMullen, William Richards, Richard Whitlock, James Mears, Dan Scaringi, Walter Lutz. Captains: Dennis Maurer and Charlie Williams. Record: 6 wins 5 losses. Senior Members: Tom Akinson, Ken Bedrick, Bob Bowman, Mike Brown, Rufus Caleb, Mike Davis, Morris Dunmoyer, Allen Entrekin, Arnold Hammond, Paul Frantz, Richard Hartsoe, Greg Johnson, Grover Koon, Ed Kusnierczyk, Don Lawrence, John Long, Vic Morris, Mike Orth, Fred Phillips, Ken Schlimme, Rick Steele.
Girl's Field Hockey: Coaches: Elizabeth Bair and Rosalyn Greenlee. Captain: Becky Funk. Record: 1 win 6 losses 2 ties. Senior Members: Veronica Austin, Liz Coleman, Pam Connor, Esther Hudson, Joyce Jacks, Pam Sciarietta.
Boys Cross Country: Coach: William Renfrew. Captains: Don Copeland, Butch Winters. Record: 9 wins 2 losses Ches-Mont Championships: 2nd, District 1 Meet: 2nd, State Meet: 7th place Senior Members: Bill Brikus, Al Chappell, Alan Gold, Bob Hume, Paul Kretchmer, Frank March, George Potter, George Semple, Louie Smith.
Boys Soccer: Coaches: Werner Duerr and Kenneth Robinson. Captains: Dennis Roussey, Glenn Valente. Record: 9 wins 5 losses 1 tie. Senior Members: Willie Anderson, Fred Book, Ray Carinci, Dean Evans, Dean Lusky, Roger Margolis, Mike Markward, Chuck McWilliams, Don Meloy, Mike Orth, Jerry Ruscitto, Chuck Shook.
Boys Basketball: Coaches: Ross Kershey and John Price. Captains: Jeff Hoffman and Terry Robinson. Record: Ches-Mont Champions 20 wins 3 losses(2 non league) 1 loss to Chester HS in District Playoff. Senior Members: Don Lawrence, John Long, John Yuzwiak.
Girls Basketball: Coaches: Elizabeth Bair and Joan Tukloff. Captain: Sandi Eagles. Record: 7 losses 1 forfeit. Senior Members: Esther Boros, Carol Braverman, Linda Breuninger, Cecilia Chatnuck, Liz Coleman, Linda Colyer, Pam Connor, Sandy Ruczhak.
Wrestling: Coaches: Ossie Rometo and Walter Lutz. Captains: Walt McCulley and Rich DiObilda. Co-Captains: Tom Antol and Alan Gold. Record: 6 wins 8 losses. Senior Members: Jan Kriebel, Dean Lusky, William Nixon, George Potter, Jerry Salio, Rick Steele. Walt McCulley wins sectional championship.
Indoor Track: Coach: William Renfrew. Senior members: Mike Brown, Al Chappell, Don Copeland, Bob Hume, Ron Johnson, Louie Smith, Charlie Williams, Butch Winters, James Worthy.
Girls Swimming: Coach: Rosalyn Greenlee. Captain: Becky Funk. Record: 3 wins 5 losses. Senior Members: Suzie Cox, Connie Gray.
Boys Swimming: Coach: Edward Botto. Captain: Michael Orth. Record: 5 wins 6 losses. Senior Members: Tom Atkinson, Lee Clark, Steve Cohen, Bill Conrad, Chuck Entrekin, Neil Evans, Bruce Gamache, Dean Groce, Dennis MacIntire.
Boys Gymnastics: Coach: Eugene Rinkus. Captains: Bob Richardson(68) Richard Conner(69). Senior Members: Ken Bedrick, Bill Brikus, Jim Harnish, Richard Hartsoe, Jay Johnson, Mike Swisher.
Baseball: Coaches: Paul Chenger and Ken Robinson. Harold "Zig" Ziegler, a senior member in 67, is presently and has been Coatesville's Head Baseball coach since 1992. Donnie Lawrence, also a senior member in 67, was inducted into the Coatesville High School Sports Hall of Fame for Baseball in 2009.
Girls Softball: Coach: Elizabeth Bair. Captain: Barbara Wagner. Senior Members: Delain Allen, Pam Connor, Sandi Eagles, Becky Funk, Marytheodate Harris, Esther Hudson, Judy Rhoads.
Golf: Coach: Mike Hemlock. Senior Members: Dean Evans, Dean Lusky, Mike Orth, John Skerchock, Greg Spatz, Bob Summers. Dean Evans, Ches-Mont Champion.
Girls Tennis: Coach: Clair Fitz. Co-Captains: Carol Braverman and Linda Cleveland. Other Senior Members: Valerie Wallace.
Boys Tennis: Coach: Roland Shilladay. Captain: Roger Margolis. Team Record: 6 wins 4 losses. Senior Members: Alan Gold, Bob Harkins, Mike Markward, Rusty Martin, John Yanarella.
Outdoor Track: Coaches: Ross Kershey, William Renfrew, William Gross. Senior Members: Mike Brown, Al Chappell, Don Copeland, Bob Hume, Ron Johnson, Ron London, John Long, Terry Robinson, Louie Smith, Butch Winters, Jim Worthy.

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