The coveted Robert Bowen Scholarship Awards were presented todayto Kathleen J. McDermott, Janet Sue Roggow and Walter Wolanske at North Tonawanda High School's Moving-Up Day. In the past, only two such $500 awards were made.

Jack Syposs retiring president of the NTHS Alumni Association,awarded the checks. All three winners excelled in classwork, in school activities, and at home and in community groups.

The award was created in memory of Robert Bowen, a young North Tonawanda graduate killed in the Korean Conflict.

Miss McDermott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McDermott, plans to enter the secondary education program in physical education at the State University of New York at Buffalo. She is a state Regents scholar, is active in the Athletic Association and graduated as salutatorian.

Janet Sue Roggow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Roggow, received the Elmira Key last year as the outstanding junior girl. She will use the Bowen scholarship to attend Elmira majoring in languages, primarily French. Janet has taught Sunday School at Friedens United Church of Christ, was a cheerleader four years and was voted "Miss Congeniality" by teachers last year.

Walter Wolanske, who plans to enter the State University at Buffalo next year, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wolanske. Walter plans to major in the engineering program.

Each of the recipients is a member of the National Honor Society and a host of extra-curricular activity groups.

Key Awards

Winner of the Elmira Key award this year was Louise Prelewicz. If she decides to attend Elmira, she will be eligible to compete for a $1,000 scholarship.

Patricia Morrison was presented the Teachers Association scholarship of $350. She plans to attend State University Teachers College at Buffalo, majoring in secondary and elementary education.

Carol Marie Kloch won a $250 scholarship from the local Elks Club, and she plans to use it at the State University at Buffalo for a business education.

Special Earl H. Tierney awards were presented to Miss McDermott and Wayne Sommers as those "who did the most to promote school spirit." The awards were made in memory of Mr. Tierney, a long-time assistant principal at the school, who did much to promote school spirit and sportsmanship in the Niagara Frontier League. He died recently after his retirement from NTHS. The award was presented by George L. Lowrey, principal of North Tonawanda Junior High School and a longtime friend and associate of Mr. Tierney.

Terry Burgess, president of the Senior Class, turned over t h e class key to Junior Class president Frederick Wiechec. Burgess also presented a class gift of almost $300 to be used to purchase and erect a sign in front of the new school building.

Science Kit Awards

Awards, sponsored by Science Kit Inc., were presented to students outstanding in their particular subject, not only in class average, but in interest shown, projects completed and other criteria.

Winners were Margaret Prelewicz, math 9; Gail Baker, math 10; Thomas DeMatteo, math 11; Edmund Kornacki. math 12; Michael Gillotte, advanced math topics; Yvonne DeVantier, general science; Priscilla 0'Conner. earth science; Bridget Adams. biology; Joseph Kwasnik, physics, and William Henry, chemistry.

K r i s ti n Svavarsdottir the American Field Service exchange student this year from Iceland, bade farewell to the students. Cherie Watters, Kristin's North Tonawanda "sister," said goodbye for the school.

Kristin received a charm bracelet from the school, each charm representing a club or group in the student body.

Miss Walters, an AFS representative, received a calss gift for the organization from Senior Class President, Burgess - funds to be used in promoting the exchange program.

Al Costanzo turned over the Stundent Council gavel to its new president, Bohdan Kowal

Entertainment during the program included a concert band performance of the first movement from Hoist's Second Suite and music from "The Unsinkable Molly Brown."

The yearbook was dedicated to Mrs. Mildred E. Martin, whose "time, efforts and energy" over the past 30 years had helped students both in and out of the classroom. The long-time teacher of English and speech didn't stop making her contributions "at the end of the day," said the dedication page.

Stephen Litwin and N o r m a n Koszelak were awarded the $250 American Veterans (Amvet ) Post 26 scholarship. Litwin plans to attend the State University of New York at Buffalo and Koszelak plans to attend Alliance College next year.

The Nurses Club awarded its first scholarship, for $65, to Judith Zuch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Zuch. She was cited for her "aptitude and outstanding ability" and plans to attend Millard Fillmore Nursing School in Buffalo.

Capt. A. S. Reynolds Jr. , U.S. Marine Corps, awarded prizes for physical fitness to Al Costanzo, James VanHorn, Larry Moore, Douglas Smith and Daniel Ruzylo.

Costanzo accepted the Niagara Frontier League Sportsmanship Award for the school.

After the Moving-Up Day program, the seniors were treated to a Junior Class tea. Cheryl Watters was chairman and Michael Gillotte, co-chairman. A reception fro the faculty was conducted yesterday by the seniors in the cafeteria.

Junior girls filled traditional roles as arch bearers in the senior processional. They were:

Candy Coran, Becky Peasland Nancy Fonner, Madine Sarsfield, Elke Stahlman, Katherine Liebeck, Shirley Cyran and Chris Carlo.

Junior class hostesses for the senior class tea were Miss Liebeck, Miss Fonner, Miss Sarsfield and Miss Stahlman.

Participating in the Senior Class skit, "For Heaven's Sake," were:

Gary Plewak, Robert Stoltman, Janet Roggow, Janet Jayne, Sandra Mangus. Janet McEuen, Lucille Drake, Edie Howarth, Barbara Batt, Patricia Morrison, Michael Dzugan, George Bancroft, Timothy Kelly, David Stickney, David Raby, Paul Donner, Anthony Minonno William Koslowski, Leonard Piorkowski, Terry Burgess and Alvin Schwartz.

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