Bedford High School - Epic Yearbook (Bedford, OH)

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RETIRING after having A LOT OF CLASS V Originally from Shinnston, West Virginia. Mr. Gene Minor began his career in the Coast Guard. North Ata- lantic weather duty and Air Sea Res- cue in Hamilton. Bermuda, led him to Fairmont State College. He received his Bachelor of Arts here with a major in Biology and minor in General Science. This was followed by a Mas- ters of Education in Science at the University of North Carolina. After one year of teaching in Lorain County Schools. Moody Junior and Bedford High Schools were his workplace for the next 31 years. Finding teaching a most rewarding experience and fun in the early years, Mr. Minor feels it is the time to move on to other endeav- ors and relax. After her birth in Archibald, Ohio, Mrs. Ruth Siegal attended Bowling Green State University for her Bache- lor of Science degree. Her Masters of Arts was earned at Ohio State. Many different assignments were part of her seven years in Monroe, Michigan and 34 years here in Bedford. Enjoying the classroom the most, she continued studying at John Carroll, Indiana University, Cleveland State, Kent State, Stone Hill College in Massachu- setts and The University of Edin- burgh (Scotland). Mrs. Siegal will con- tinue to be busy with her golf game and volunteer work but plans to relax as well. ■ Jm Mr. Joel Deckman, bom in Mal- vern, Ohio, retires for the second time. The first was as a captain in the ROTC Army during his education at Ohio University. Here he received his Bachelor of Science and Masters in Education. He served as teacher, foot- ball and basketball coach, and Guid- ance counselor in various Ohio school systems while studying for his Mas- ters in Administration at Akron Uni- versity. He came to Bedford City Schools 22 years ago and has been both Assistant and Principal at Moody Jr. High as well as Counselor and Assistant Principal at B.H.S.. Mr. Deck- man will “swamp” himself in some business opportunities in Ohio and Florida after retiring. 8 BEDFORD NEWS

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Cindy Farkas accompa- nied by the beaming Jason Mitalski. Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleaders team up to lift spirits. Cara Licht and escort Chad Bryant. HOMECOMING 7

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Hailing from Masontown, Pennsyl- vania, Mr. Don Cumley has taught at BedfordHigh School since 1960. He has both his Bachelor and Masters de- gree in Education. Waynesburg Col- lege, West Virginia University, Cali- fornia State College,Pa..and Akron University are schools that he has at- tended. Looking back at a rewarding career, he feels teaching has changed and is more challenging. Mr. Gorden Parnell was bom in Dayton, Ohio. After earning his de- gree at Wittenberg College, he came to Bedford. He has taught virtually all Social Studies Courses such as Ameri- can History and Government and most recently Consumer Economics. Taking it easy, Mr. Parnell will work part-time for Holcombs and plans to travel. Mr. Jerry Galvin, a native of Ath- ens, Ohio is retiring after thirty years of teaching. A graduate of Ohio Uni- versity and Kent State with a Bachelor and Masters in Education, he has en- joyed teaching. During the twenty- seven years spent at Bedford High School, he has witnessed many changes and met many interesting people. With his plans for retirement undecided, Mr. Galvin will miss teaching. A native of Lima, Ohio, Mr. John Wolfe has educated himself and oth- ers throughout his life. Receiving his Bachelor of Science degree at Bowling Green State University, he went on to his Master of Arts at Indiana Univer- sity. Still expanding his knowledge, he returned to Bowling Green for a de- gree of Educational Specialist in School Administration. Over these 30 years, Lima, Oregon and Bedford City Schools learned from him as either teacher or principal. During retire- ment, Mr. Wolfe will move closer to his family in Northwest Ohio and re- sume his remodeling jobs, including those his wife assigns. Transferring to Oxford, Ohio, after being bom in Liberty, Indiana, Mr. Jim Rose attended nearby Miami University (Ohio). He received his Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees there and went on to teach Math. Health and Physical Education. His first five years as a teacher were split between Monroe and Urbana High Schools and the U.S. Army. Today, 32 years after entering B.H.S., Mr. Rose appreciates the opportunity he has had to work with the students and staff. Ms. Karolyn Hood came to Bedford after growing up in Moorefield, West Virginia. She began her career with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health and Physical Education from Fairmont State College. She continued her edu- cation at Kent State and received her Masters of Education in Guidance and Counseling. For thirty and a half years she has enjoyed working at B.H.S. mainly because of the direct contact it offered with the Students. Ms. Hood plans on writing and travel- ing as well as enjoying the second half of her life. BEDFORD NEWS 9