tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post6482511408107828826..comments2024-03-28T16:25:38.547+01:00Comments on The Butler Pennsylvania Blog ~: Butler Senior High School ~Charleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16789609881681811818noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-57173624053269841052023-04-21T23:23:56.448+02:002023-04-21T23:23:56.448+02:00 Hi this is Mary Ann Schnitzki( Formally Maksanty... Hi this is Mary Ann Schnitzki( Formally Maksanty )I am trying to get a hold of Jim Natili who graduated in 1973 BSHS. We are having our 50th class reunion and I cannot find him if anybody would know where he is or if he has an email address or anything please let me know. .. if there’s anybody else on this site that is interested in coming please get in touch with me. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06133655985073235519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-59577136992789231072018-07-31T04:12:01.766+02:002018-07-31T04:12:01.766+02:00B.O.T.H. was an acronym for Band of the Hand. If I...B.O.T.H. was an acronym for Band of the Hand. If I remember correctly it was an alias used by the punk band P.T.D. or Prepare To Die who were Butler graduates, possibly to book a school function. The acronym was taken from a movie of the same name that came out in '86 or '87 about a group of misfits used by the government as agents to fight crime in Miami. Bob Dylan sang the title song.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06482130238423320762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-73192168284750045782015-03-23T22:01:15.950+01:002015-03-23T22:01:15.950+01:00I can't believe all the negativity toward BHS....I can't believe all the negativity toward BHS. I graduated in '72 and feel I had a good high school experience. I wasn't rich or popular, or wasn't a cheerleader or a Sequinette. I was in FNA, on Stage Crew, & worked on the school newspaper. I never felt bullied[like today's kids] & overall was very happy. I felt I was well prepared for my nursing school & my adult life. <br /><br />As in life, nothing is perfect.<br /><br /><br /> Deborah Stevenson Neupertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-40685439009385759982015-03-18T23:56:24.713+01:002015-03-18T23:56:24.713+01:00I wasn't popular. I wasn't a brianiac. I ...I wasn't popular. I wasn't a brianiac. I wasn't aware of a large drug problem. I graduated in 1975.<br /><br />I didn't appreciate the quality of the education that was offered to me at BHS until I had to deal with my children and their truly crappy high schools. <br /><br />Looking back, most of my teen issues didn't stem from my hours spent at BHS but from my crappy home life. No one has a perfect childhood, but a school doesn't create teen angst. Hormones create that. What ever problems we had as teenagers we would have had no matter where we attended high school. <br /><br />I made some friends at BHS that are still my friends today even though none of us have lived in Butler for 40 years. <br /><br />Butler has issues. Lack of decent paying jobs at the root of them all. High school is high school no matter where you go and from what I hear, they are all the same. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-59105209611120351012015-03-18T22:31:20.406+01:002015-03-18T22:31:20.406+01:00I thought I'd hate Sr. High after Jr. high. Bu...I thought I'd hate Sr. High after Jr. high. But, I grew to like it. I guess my arts classes with Tom Crane and Anthony DeFurio(esp) helped a lot. Then I found the theater family (Masquers)and had a home. Back then, I think teachers weren't encouraged to 'help' students but there were a few. So, I guess I had a good experience. After H.S., I worked at Bobbie Brooks for 4 yrs. the went off to college and then spent 34 yrs. teaching in the BASD. 30 of them at Jr. High. go figureAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-64226098113958479482015-03-16T15:41:22.714+01:002015-03-16T15:41:22.714+01:00as a grad from 1979, i remember this hill of schoo...as a grad from 1979, i remember this hill of schools too well. <br />i will say for the time, these schools offered more specialty classes than the others in the area.<br />but on the downside, that was a heck of a hill to walk up. did it many times. lots of memories on these sidewalks up the hills.<br />very little or hardly anybody will remember the student strike at the intermediate high school in which i participated, lack of nothing else to do. still was a fun day. got my pic in the year book that year <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-54592334719704484292014-01-17T15:53:04.031+01:002014-01-17T15:53:04.031+01:00Still remember Herb Elias (driving instructor)...s...Still remember Herb Elias (driving instructor)...sideswiped his car (no damage, however, first time out. Was not part of varsity teams..had our own football team (lower Highfield).<br />Spent lots of time hunting, fishing & trapping rather than on school sports. Looking back, I can say some teachers were awful and should not have been teaching...where did they get these people? My favs. were Sarah Burnheart (French), Virginia Hutchinson (English) and Mr. Reimold (Biology)Duane Weticknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-1837701370117896032013-06-01T18:08:29.463+02:002013-06-01T18:08:29.463+02:00I loved my Butler High School time, grad in 1970, ...I loved my Butler High School time, grad in 1970, yeah jr high had some bully issues, but all went away at Senior high! Teachers back then didn't nurture, I had no problem, they were very professional, from my Spanish teacher to English to physics, thanks mr Ellis . I went on to college barely , and grad with teacher degree in physics, we had an intramural basketball team, I was on intramural RIFLE team, Football was cool and the cheerleaders awesome . School and life is what u make of it. You can be cheerful or grumpy, what do u prefer? Tell stories on here. For example Driver Ed teachers in his cool convertible Dodge Charger, ends up with 18 year Cindy and friends driving out to Moraine State Oark, we saw u that summer Cindy !! lol. Good times Thanks ButlerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-91881367031214574802013-01-27T16:34:45.252+01:002013-01-27T16:34:45.252+01:00This is a comment about the building:
I LOVED this...This is a comment about the building:<br />I LOVED this building! The architecture beautifully sits atop a knoll and is reminiscent of collegiate structures. I loved the courtyards especially during the warm seasons when one could sit and study; the natural light in the cafeteria and the state-of-the-art auditorium, gymnasium and pool facilities. We also had the best stadium in the area. The classrooms were rooms full of desk-chairs, but I don't see anything better in more recent school buildings.<br />Yes, BHS brings back some really good memories...even for a graduating class of 977 in the year 1979. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-64874494020665507512012-12-08T04:04:55.742+01:002012-12-08T04:04:55.742+01:00This question is for all the negative commentators...This question is for all the negative commentators: if you could go back to highschool now with all the wisdom you may have gained thru life, would you be able to enjoy it? I think you would and you would realize that adolescents minds are many times incapable of seizing the moment and are fogged up by non realities.I live in florida now and believe me, the Butler Highschool experience is not by any means inferior to most others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-49040813171410813862012-09-30T17:44:01.487+02:002012-09-30T17:44:01.487+02:00I gradutated from this school in the mid-seventies...I gradutated from this school in the mid-seventies. Quite frankly, I was an honor role student every semester. I simply could not believe that I made it through both the Jr. High and Sr. High experience without ever making acquaintance with a single teacher who instilled in me any more curiosity about any subject matter that went beyond: Just study to get an A on the next test. <br />There were those of us who desired an earnest education, who would have appreciated some adult reparte, and would have loved to have seen some enthusiasm that exended beyond overt favoritism from his/her teachers. Maybe I just managed to be scheduled with the complacent, mediocre teachers but I have to say, I entered college relatively unprepared for the experience,and rather impressed with many of my peers' knowledge and excitement over their future endeavors. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-6866360399863083912012-08-04T10:31:17.580+02:002012-08-04T10:31:17.580+02:00I agree with all of the negative comments about th...I agree with all of the negative comments about the school. I was there again just recently and all the bad memories came flooding back. I kept thinking I was so glad I was an adult and away from the cliques and hall passes that never ended. Talk about a ridiculous class--slide rule. Boy that helps us today. I am an artist and no thanks to any of the art teachers at Butler High. I think I would've pursued it sooner had I gotten one bit of encouragement from any of them. The only real positive about my senior year was I was forced to take Major British Poets with Miss Cunningham. Although I was not a favorite of hers, it did instill in me a love of poetry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-78374029174700985902012-07-20T09:08:08.450+02:002012-07-20T09:08:08.450+02:00the school of hard knocks, the gravity of the town...the school of hard knocks, the gravity of the town drains our hearts and souls, the colors of the streets turning from black to white, the drugs have infected every class now. open your eyes to a town gone mad from within the very mind of each and everyone. it will get no better there is no salvation it isnt butler it isnt the man it is eachother and the cancer we all carry inside our very words and minds, stop and we will trample u pray and we will silence u hope and we will smash u fall inline and fade away, now theres a good little boy or girl. out of sight and out of our minds in every head i spin i am here in your town and i am spreading my wings casting the largest shadow to ever consume the light in the dark we all hide and smile at fate and the future that is not bright at all we know we destroy we consume were all drug addicts villans liers cheats fakers slaves and hermits. change what weve come so far now. let the flames burn bright let our hearts be perverse its human to destroy. this town knows its roots well trust that. it reaps what its sewnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-45206756883685918672012-04-16T05:07:59.415+02:002012-04-16T05:07:59.415+02:00I started to read the comment but had to stop........I started to read the comment but had to stop..... To all of you who had "horrible" comments about the school and the town. SHUT UP. I moved away for a couple of years and guess what. The schools and all the nasty comments about the school were there also. It was what "you" made itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-76485573394826705092012-01-28T04:17:25.325+01:002012-01-28T04:17:25.325+01:00Smokin' in The Boys' Room, Platform Shoes,...Smokin' in The Boys' Room, Platform Shoes, Bell-Bottoms, the Exile Off Main Street Record Store, the Spirit Shop, Edgar Winter's "Frankenstein" blaring from the 8-Track in your car, and a Total Sense of Freedom, which hasn't existed since around the late 1980's - What was not to like?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-83191641542425636692011-10-22T04:31:10.989+02:002011-10-22T04:31:10.989+02:00I attended BHS. I had good times and not good tim...I attended BHS. I had good times and not good times. Butler, PA possesses as much/many positive qualities and characteristics as any Smalltown or Largetown for that matter. We should never discount our role in life experiences. Looking back never helps one move forward. Go Tornadoes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-71450029253738279282011-10-22T04:27:17.717+02:002011-10-22T04:27:17.717+02:00I tried!I tried!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-77219826486710792852011-08-29T22:18:55.588+02:002011-08-29T22:18:55.588+02:00I enjoyed reading all the comments! Like many of y...I enjoyed reading all the comments! Like many of you, I have no nostalgia for Butler High or the people of Butler. My family is an old family from the Butler area, but I never felt like I fit in. I graduated 35th in my class of 900 in 1974 because I spent most of my time studying. My interests were academic clubs, especially foreign languages. Since leaving Butler, I have traveled abroad and completed two master's degrees and a doctoral degree in linguistics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-57740788033771312122011-08-02T22:58:42.833+02:002011-08-02T22:58:42.833+02:00I'd be interested in knowing what ever happene...I'd be interested in knowing what ever happened to the mural of 80's album covers that Doug Rivers made (Class of '81?). I know that Doug (perhaps others?) created that mural on some unused blackboards in the Science wing using colored chalk. <br /><br />I remember going by the room, which was next to Mr. William Ellis' classroom quite often to check out the progress. I would occasionally catch Doug in there chalking away. I had the chance to see regular progress since I pretty much lived in the computer room across the hall.<br /><br />I heard they moved the boards and put them on the wall near the principal's office after his death. Ironically, they did not want to move or preserve the boards due to $$$ until his death.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-90345736431762790322011-06-20T10:21:02.989+02:002011-06-20T10:21:02.989+02:00Some local school boards are starting to require a...Some local school boards are starting to require an activity fee for students. This is to help them meet the budget without raising taxes. Kudos to those responsible school boards. <br /><br />This is NOT happening with the Butler School Board. They won't enact an activity fee. Could it be because at BHS the students who are allowed to participate in activities have relatives who are either on the school board, or who work within the school system, or who are prominent business people within the area, or who live in the "right" neighborhood? <br /><br />It is unfortunate that it never changes at BHS. ALL students should be involved in activities. Schools should do more than educate. The activities help to build confidence in students, teach them team building skills, helps them to make lasting friendships, and helps them as they transition to college or to the working world.<br /><br />If it is only to be the select few, as mentioned above, then let them pay for their activities. Give the rest of the property owners a well deserved break in taxes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-42954902812106657152011-06-10T23:18:18.379+02:002011-06-10T23:18:18.379+02:00The Purple Underground - Oh Yeah - Now That's ...The Purple Underground - Oh Yeah - Now That's What I'm Talkin' About !<br />;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-59573618948402905292011-06-07T11:31:25.938+02:002011-06-07T11:31:25.938+02:00C'mon...The best days of our youth...Watching ...C'mon...The best days of our youth...Watching them build the Intermediate,Going to Purple Underground,or the herman dance..Moonlite swims at alameda..Swimming at cupex,or slippery rock...Loved it and cherish it to this day...Bill Bookhamernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-15984170594178347602011-06-05T14:30:41.709+02:002011-06-05T14:30:41.709+02:00I believe that if you had such a miserable time in...I believe that if you had such a miserable time in this school it was your own fault. I was not of the "better student" crowd but I don't blame the teachers. I was not a member of any clique but I had friends. If you didn't learn - your fault. Don't put down the school and its teachers for the your lack of memories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-56544124272320308902011-05-21T22:12:55.040+02:002011-05-21T22:12:55.040+02:00Wow - I just found this website, and cannot believ...Wow - I just found this website, and cannot believe the range of emotions exhibited here. Yes, there were many cliques at BHS when I went there ('74 grad., and I was not a Fortunate Son), but it was no different then, as it was in the past, or will be in the future. Like it or not, that is how high school in the U.S. has perpetuated, since the dawn of the industrial revolution. If you think BHS is/was different from any other U.S. high school (in my case, the first half of the '70's), suggest you pick up a copy and watch closely any of the following (among many others), spanning the 1950's-1980's:<br />"High School Confidential", "Fast Times at Ridgemont High", "Dazed And Confused", or "Ferris Buehler's Day Off"; <br />I don't know who coined the phrases, however, they are true -whether we like it or not - "The more things change, the more they stay the same", and "There is nothing new under the sun."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-83488148372593934132011-02-26T23:32:51.162+01:002011-02-26T23:32:51.162+01:00February 26, 2011
I somehow stumbled upon this si...February 26, 2011<br /><br />I somehow stumbled upon this site. Wow! I graduated in 1977 and I have to agree with the post about the Sequinettes. I left Butler when I was 19, but my family still lives there and it will always be my home. I became an accomplished musician, mother, and now nurse. I'm not sure if it was the size of the school that caused so many "clicks" or the financial diversity that existed then. My father worked at Armco and it was hillarious to me that someone once said I was from a wealthy family. They lived on Institute Hill. I didn't shop at McCarren's although I loved their clothes, and I certainly wasn't built like a Sequinette or cheerleader. One had to have certain qualifications to get into such a group. It horrified me daily to walk down the hall. I only felt open when I was drunk or stoned. I think that was a sign of the times. I'm sorry to hear that heroin is around. My little sister, graduated in the 80's and I think she enjoyed cocaine. If I passed away on this day, which I won't, I would leave my high school experience out of all the great stuff that I have encountered and have become. Except for my art teacher. I cannot remember her name, but she was very cool. I have never gone to a reunion and there probably aren't anymore, but if there is another, I will go and I would like to talk to some of you. Don't be hard on the people that felt high school difficult. We just came from a very segregated community. Butler, itself, is and was a very charming town. I am grateful to have lived in it when Troutman's, Woolworth's, GC Murpheys, Penney's etc. occupied Main Street. HS 1977Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com