Bexley High School - Bexleo Yearbook (Bexley, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 198 of the 1989 volume:

the ©exleo 92 %d $89 w Bexley High School 326 S. Cassingham Rd. Bexley, Ohio 43209 Volume 53 The Beat Begins at Bexley High School The space shuttle was getting ready, Bush and Dukakis were running for President, and another year at BHS began. Bexley approached another year, and so did the world. With the arrival of new exchange stu- dents and new sports staff, memories were waiting to be made. Students remembered when the first day of school came and their stomachs, filled with butterflies. Oth- ers remembered working in classes until the bell rang to reach individual goals. The freshmen year came with fears of getting lost, buying an elevator pass, and being late to class. As the sophomore year came along, students began feeling relaxed and fell into their individual patterns. Yet as soon as they adjusted, the junior year brought ques- tions about SAT’s and grade-point averages. Senior year: college applications, credit requirements, and last minute deadlines added to past confusion. Finally, the moment arrived when the work and worry came together. Our individual efforts captured the common goal, graduation. Kelly Katcher Inset: Lisa Fuhrman realizes that times do change. Right: Jeff Feiertag focuses on his days at Bexley High School. 2 A time of change A time of change 3 Kicking back, Ari Schottenstein takes over for Bill Bowden. Bottom left: Alex Rudolph and Shawn White take a break and play in the leaves on the way to school. Jeff Powers smiles at trainer Mel Watrous as Mel wraps his hand before a game. Steve Manring finds its time to move on to bigger and better things such as college. Birth of the Beat As the class of ’89 looked forward to the golden sunset of graduation, it seemed that only months be- fore they were freshmen. Everybody remembered their freshman year — feelings of persecution and unimportance gave way to a more active and im- portant role in the life at BHS. But who remembered what it was like in 1970 and ’71; the year that most of the seniors came into existence. The early 1970’s were marked by the rising protest against the Vietnam “Conflict.” In 1970, four Kent State University students were killed by the National Guard in a protest, right after the U.S. strength in Vietnam was reduced to below 400,000 men. In ’71, The New York Times printed the first segments of the “Pentagon Papers,” and the 26th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified , granting the right to vote to 18 year-olds. In 1970, the near-tragic Apollo 13 mission was launched from Cape Kennedy and an unmanned So- viet craft returned with samples of the moon. The next year, Apollo 14 and 15 became the third and fourth manned mission to land on and explore the moon. In the world of sports, Joe Frazier became the of- ficial world heavyweight boxing champion and Bal- timore beat Dallas in Super Bowl IV. When Hank Aaron hit his 600th career home run, there were 231 million t.v sets in use throughout the world. At the same time, the U.S. Census reported the smallest ratio of men (94.8) to women(lOO) in history. Now, George Bush was our President and some of the class of '89 had voted. Times were different now. The sexual reveloution sparked by the ’60’s had been snuffed out by fear of a deadly disease — AIDS. Foot- ball now had instant replay and trips to outerspace were commonplace. To many, 18 years may have seemed like a short time for change, but to some, it was a lifetime. Chris Bauer 4 A look back Josh Radnor, Kim Herndon, and Anwar Abou-Antoun express a happy g lucky spirit unconcerned with the past. Center: Helping one another a Lindsay Copp, Andy Grossman, and Julie Friedman. Did you know that in 1971 the 26 admendment to the Constitution gave 18 year olds the right to vote? a growth hormone was synthesized? the Lunar Rover was the first car on the Moon? silicon microchip was in- troduced? TV cigarette ads were banned? Disneyworld opened in Florida? the population was 205,443,000 (the population now is 246,900,000)? Fid- dler on the Hoof, The Emigrants, and The French Connection were top movies? Fashion sported the layered look, hemlines at the knee, max- shirts, and hot pants? A group of fellows show that cheering can lead to positive outcomes. Keeping in mind that in 1971 computers were not easily available, Noah Jones is happy to know technology has come of age. (bottom right) Erica Meister lends an extra hand to decorating the halls. look back Spirit Beats On Fall homecoming was filled with familiar Bexley High School traditions. But this year, student council, under the supervision of Jim Ryan and Dean Chapelle, came up with two new activities to increase school spirit and participation. The seniors were victorious in the first activity, the men’s volleyball tournament, defeating the sophomores, the juniors, and then in a very close match, the faculty. Meanwhile, the soph- omores won the hall decorating contest, using the theme, “BHS is gonna rock it to you.” Ross Tague, student counsel president, felt that these two events were quite successful, and hoped that they would become a permanent addition to spirit week. While these new activities were taking place, the old BHS traditions continued. For the third year in a Fall Homecoming row, the juniors took first place in the float contest while the sophomores placed second, the seniors third, and the freshmen fourth. The juniors also edged out the seniors in both the powderpuff tournament and the tug-of-war. Once again, the cheerleaders had their annual car- nation sale. According to co-captain Jenny Chorpen- ning, the sale was so successful that, “We under- estimated the number of carnations to buy. We probably had more orders than ever before!” As home- coming continued, the spirit of all the classes grew considerably. Megan Ryan Inset: Having fun in the rain on Homecoming are cheerleaders, Michele Levin, Jodi Reinker, and Jenny Chorpenning. Right: “Isn't this fun! says Jenny Haylor while working on the float. Page sponsored by the Usher Family. Fall Homecoming 7 ?■ •■ «MR Janette Cooper, Chris Thackery, and Kathy Dressel model their tie- dye attire before the big game. Bottom left: Working vigorously on the sophomore float are Amy Francisco and Erin Duemey. Rob Truex contributes his talent to the marching band’s half-time show. Center: Senior stop work on homecoming float to show their true school spirit during spirit week. YTTVx Mini Mag Stress Fall and Winter Homecoming Graduation % eS X Student Sara Ribbler enjoys the half-time Homecoming show. Page Sponsored by Mrs. David Passoff 10 Fall Homecoming • •'• « « -.....4-.1� . . ........ Lindsay Copp enjoys her reign as Homecoming Queen. Brad May stands in disappointment after the Lions’ Homecoming loss to Marysville. ’age Sponsored by Rick, Rose, Matt, and Lindsay Copp Fall Homecoming 11 Homecoming spirit not dampened The rain did not succeed in washing out this year’s fall homecoming ac- tivities. Even though the football team lost to the Marysville Monarchs, the rain only dampened the crowd’s clothes, not their enthusiasm. The juniors managed to keep high spirits as their float was named the winner for the third year. The con- vertibles carrying the five homecoming prin- cesses followed the floats. But tradition took leave when unfavorable condi- tions kept the convertible tops up. As each princess arrived in the stadium, she and her escort crossed the muddy field. The rain stopped by halftime in time for soccer captains Adam Robins and Andy Robinson to crown Lind- say Copp homecoming queen. Emily Myers Princess Chandra Noles and Seth Rogers smile as they are introduced to the crowd. Homecoming Court: Chandra Noles, Julie Friedman, Lindsay Copp. Haley Collin, Julie Wil- 12 Cheerleader Emily Myers anxiously waits for the football players to break the banner. Scott Hammond checks out his homework. Brandy Goldberg and Janette Cooper share work on the float. Students Express Themselves One of the best ways students found to get their point across was to use key body motions. Sometimes people didn’t even know that they were using body language and sending subliminal messages to their peers. Sometimes these messages proved beneficial, and sometimes they didn’t. It seemed like everyday some student got into an argument with a teacher and re- sorted to body lan- guage to get the point across. If a student were pleading with a teacher for that final grade, he would slouch and pout to let the teacher know, without words, his real feel- ings. Quivering lips while waiting for an answer showed the teacher that he needed the grade or his life would be over. Of course, the student usually had those “puppy dog” eyes to try and trick the teacher into feeling sorry for the student and giving up the grade. Some of the best body language could be found around exam time. Faces all around the school tensed as the week of exams neared. Students showed up for school in their most comfortable clothes, pre- pared for the worst. As they found a comfortable position in the chair, ex- ams began. Hand on fore- head and eyes tightened, students plowed through exams as best they could. But in the end, the smil- ing faces or sorrowful glances told more than any words ever could. Inset: Mark Talis faces the Homecoming rain. Below: Bill Grimes. Seth Mitchell, and John Sauer pause on the afternoon of a game. Body Language 13 Stressed out, Jamie Rodenfels, tries to cope with school. In an effort to release tension, Maxie Gill rests her head on the cafeteria table during a study hall. Doug Schottenstein is stressed out trying to fin ish his research on time. 14 Stress Are you stressed? The words, “I’m stressed out!” came from just about every student’s lips at some point in high school. Students had to deal with the daily problems of homeword, relationships, work, activ- ities, and family, and find ways to re- lieve stress. It was not just seni- ors who felt pressure about the decisions they had to make about the future. Freshmen began the year with worries about school and ac- ceptance by their friends, juniors, too, faced the toughest ac- ademic pressures yet. The school pres- sures were either released or wors- ened with after-school jobs or sports. The more students had to do, the more they had to worry about managing their time. But somehow, students found ways to relieve their stress. When the week- ends came, it was time to relax and forget about a lot of their problems until Monday. Going out or talking with a friend might have been all it took to alleviate the stress. Suddenly the problems did not seem so big anymore. Rachel Shapiro After a long day, Erica Fisher gives a look of stress, (inset) Coach Michael Rourke hollers in- structions at his players on the field, (below) Stress 15 Valentine’s Day with a twist Because of scheduling conflicts, the traditional Winter Homecoming events were split into a brief Home- coming celebration and a more exten- sive Valentine’s Day extravaganza. In late January, Seth Rogers was crowned the 1988- 89 Homecoming King by girl’s basketball captain Lindsay Copp. Later in February, seniors voted for the Senior Court of Hearts. The winners were an- nounced at a pep rally on February 10. Bill Grimes was crowned King, Julie Wilson was the Queen, Ryan Stevens was the Jack, Chris Miller was voted the Joker, and Julie Friedman was the Ace. Also an- nounced was the winner of the Cheer- leader-sponsored “Best Legs” Contest, Jon Elias. The juniors were the win- ners of the annual tug-of-war contest, and the sophomores won the hall- decoration contest. The traditional carnation was another successful aspect of the festivities. The red, white, and pink flowers were delivered on Valen- tine’s Day. Also, comput- er dating sheets were sold matching people with their most compatible “Valentines.” Brooks White Inset: Leading the first break, Brian Range drives down the court. Below: Homecoming Top 5 court: Seth Rogers, Mark Talis, Andy Robinson, Bill Grimes, Chris Bauer. Winter Homecoming 17 David Meckley and Anita Wuellner play the parts of River City’s mayorial family. Jay Macke, as Professor Harold Hill, works his scam on Miriam’s mother. Madame Librarian, Megan Leukart, helps to check out books and ignores Prof. Hill. Page sponsored by the Shyjka Family. 18 The Music Man “The Man Sells Bands!” “The curtain rose promptly at 7:30PM, so I knew already it was going to be a good performance. Rarely did a play ever start on time. The opening scene was perhaps one of the finest. Set up in a train car where seven trav- eling salesmen were on their way to swindle people out of their money, one thing led to another, and before you knew it, they were rhyming to a beat.” So be- gan a student review of The Music Man. The next scene intro- duced Harold Hill (Jay Macke), a traveling sales- man and scam artist, presently selling boys bands. What Hill had not anticipated about River City was Marian (Megan Leukart). While he caught the town up in his scheme, he was caught up in Marian. But the whole madcap scheme was so much fun, by the time Hill was “found out,” no one really cared any- more. An otherwise dull town had come to life with excitement and an- ticipation. The fighting school board began singing in harmo- ny, and the children took an interest in the “Minuet in G.” The spring musical left, not only River City’s townspeople, but also Bexley’s, singing “76 Trombones”! Ben Briscoe and Jenny Bauer voice their opin- ions to each other during The Music Man . (insetj Sixth grader, Ronnie Freud, was a smash as Winthrop. The Music Man 19 ----------Mini-mag Lunchtime Rush Five senior guys chill outside on a gorgeous day during lunch. Carrie Cramer, Nicole Cordel, Julie Kuss, and Katie Weiss pon- der life in the cafeteria. Mike Mascari cruises home for a traditional Italian lunch. Josh Hara and Josh Klynn proved themselves to be two truly interesting and well-known individ- uals this year. Their per- sonalities added a unique quality to their cartoons. Hara shared some of his philosophy, “Fear no art, for it saves lives.” Klynn added, “Three years ago we knew every- thing. Now we know noth- ing. Education is the pro- gressive discovery of our own ignorance.” But they both agreed, “We are all God’s little cartoons.” Jennifer Gurwin Josh and Josh: creative geniuses at work. It was 11:41, hunger pains were strong and all eyes moved from the teacher to the clock — waiting for the second hand to sweep past the twelve. The bell rang, and the lunchtime rush roared into life. Students scrambled out of classrooms frantically, try- ing to get to their lockers and meet with friends. The possibilities were endless, as long as they fit within the meager fifty minutes al- lowed. Some students, mostly underclassmen, chose to eat in the cafeteria because if offered wide selection and inexpensive prices, and be- cause their friends also con- gregated there. Upperclass- men fortunate enough to drive were able to provide rides home for friends or to their favorite fast food restaurants. The rush continued as students stood in line or made lunch at home. Un- fortunately, it seemed as if lunch ended as soon as it began, for quick glances at the clock revealed that it was time to return to school Seth Mitchell 21 Mini-Mag What Happened in ’89? The 1988-89 year in review was char- acterized by racing, both for public office and in the Olympics. The school year start- ed with the tight race between candidates George Bush and Mi- chael Dukakis. Stu- dents watched the candidates on televi- sion and exchanged views about them in and outside of the classroom. Upon Bush’s victory, stu- dents were told they could look forward to having a “kinder, gentler nation.” The Olympics also re- ceived attention. Stu- dents rooted for the United States teams and were shocked at Canadian Ben John- son, who was accused of using anabolic ste- roids to enhance his incredible perfor- mance. The year was not without disasters. First, the flooding in Bangladesh received much sympathy. Al- most simultaneously, Hurricane Gilbert Islands such as Jamacia were devastated, as were several U.S. cities. Other natural disasters STOP iRTIN SCORSESES (THE ENEMIES OF EEDOM III 1R Q) 'I h [ 8U0JECTLEW ] SURE F 8 3LASPHE1Y SO WHaT Photo courtesy of David Schulte mentalists and wreaked havok in the included the Exxon oil Carribean and the spill in Alaska which southern United States, worried environ- caused the price of gasoline to skyrocket. 1989 was also a time of social unrest. Author Salaman Rushdie was threat- ened by the Ayatol- lah and his plight was cause for free-speech activists to unite. Conflicts involving abortion, pornogra- phy, and censorship were even felt in Bex- ley. When the film, “The Last Tempta- tion of Christ” was shown at the Drexel Theater, people massed outside to protest. The year was full of turbulence in almost all aspects of life. It was a year the stu- dents at Bexley will look back on as a pe- riod of division among people. If these problems are solved, it will be viewed as a time of growth and change. Lorin Graef laid sir, slit; 22 7V eof oa rest. feat- ato|. ’as aech ite. flng ilm, pta- was axel pie stu- Mini-Mag Judd Walson As his classmates would testify, Judd Wal- son was not the average high school student. It was not unusual for Judd to pull out a deck of cards and perform a few magic tricks for the class after a lecture. Being a true ma- gician, he always stuck to his code and refused to give away his secrets to even the most inquisitive of audiences. “Part of the magic,” he claimed, “is the mystery and being able to fool people.” Judd began practicing magic about 13 years ago in elementary magic les- sons. For the past seven years he has been per- forming at parties, corpo- rate events, and restau- rants, in addition to practicing most days. This summer, Judd will travel across the country with a few other magi- cians, lecturing and sell- ing magic goods. But, as of now, he will continue with his magic during college and after, but will not go professional. “Magic is great mental exercise — and the mon- ey is good, but,” Judd felt, “the most fun is in mak- ing people have a good time.” Jamie Coyne Jamie came to Bexley last year and has been making a name for him- self ever since. Jamie has found himself to be the most devout Elvis fan in Bexley, and has proven it every time he has donned J,V m V Photo by Brad Sokolov his Elvis ensemble and gui- tar to belt out a tune. At five years old, Jamie records was just the begin- ning of his collection, in- cluding a portrait and gui- first heard Elvis on t.v., and his devotion began. At sev- en, he began playing guitar and naturally singing the only music he cared to lis- ten to. His attraction to Elvis car- ried into his home collec- tion of Elvis memorabilia. His collection of 250 or more tars. But Jamie didn’t plan to take his hobby much fur- ther. He hoped to continue performing on the side, but not as a career. Why Elvis? According to an article in The Torch . Jamie said, He was more than just rock and roll. Elvis really is the one who got credit for bringing gospel, and country, and rhythm and blues together.” Dana Bromberg Everyone knew that Dana Bromberg guy. He’s a ‘house of fire.’ He was playing pool with crew chief and was ‘spottin’ him like a leopard.’ Fat boy ‘owes him more mon- ey than the stripes on a zebra.’ But you never knew. He could be ‘lying like a rug.’ If he didn’t watch him. May would ‘squash him like a grape.’ Thanks to Fry for ‘carrying him like a fork lift.’ The only problem was that they both were ‘scratchin’ like cats.’ There was a serious side to Dana, as well. How ’bout Dana's lab in Physics? The specific heat capacity of steel was ‘eight ball in the corner pocket.' Physics was one of the many classes in which Dana got to use his secretarial skills (xeroxing.) Dana did do his homework some- times. It was an annual event. Some people got Dana confused with his broth- er, Jason. They had the same vocabulary and were both nervous and hyperactive. But, all in all, Dana was a good guy and we all loved him. Sometimes, though, he was like a piece of paper, we had to keep cuttin’ on him. Rachel Shapiro and Brad May Mini-mag 23 Students Talk It Out With the beginning of the new year, a new pro- gram came into being at Bexley, adolescent peer group counseling. Group counseling, known as “group,” had three goals: to improve one’s self-concept, to in- crease self-responsibility, to improve interpersonal relationships. Judy Montanaro, one of the su- pervisors, felt the coun- seling allowed the stu- dents to realize the responsibilities they have to uphold. They also had the chance to “discover” other students they had never known before. Montanaro said, “It [group] has helped me to learn a lot about myself.” Many of the students who participated in group found it to be rewarding. Anita Wuellner said, “It feels good to be able to say what you want and know that it won’t leave the room.” Group’s purpose has been to build a sense of trust within a small group of people which will carry on outside of the group session. Alex Santavicca found himself, “communicating more with the people I have gotten to know through group.” Students found it com- forting to know that in the already hectic life of a teenager, there was such a thing as group counseling. As Erica Meister said, “I think students like the idea that they are in control of the discussion.” The suc- cess of the group will con- tinue on in Bexley High School next year. Kelley Turnock their destination and started their vacation. Spring Break held a dif- ferent meaning for each person. Of course, it was the most special for the seniors who found it to be the culmination of their high school vacation ca- reers. They’d seen the movies and heard the sto- ries of previous trips. This was the trip that they would remember for the rest of their lives. The Spring Breakers did the best they could to make it memorable. Seth Mitchell Nicole Simpson. Carrie Cramer, Megan Wagenbrenner, and Heather Lunsford wait for the bell to spring break.” It was getting to be that time of year again! Christ- mas vacation had faded from the memories of BHS students. The Mini-Mag Spiting keoiz weather had turned to the warmer clime of springtime. Thoughts of beaches, warm waters, sunny slopes, and knee deep powder floated through students heads. Everyday concentration be- came harder and harder as Spring Break approached. Finally that magical day arrived. The day before Spring Break — that magical Thursday evening when families prepared them- selves to leave for their des- tinations. Those souls who weren’t brave enough to leave early (afraid of Mr. Da- vis’ make-up tests) met their comrades at the airport Sat- urday morning. The roar of the jet engines or the sight of a tightly packed car signalled the be- ginning of a week-long ex- travaganza of fun. Each per- son had different expectations of what the week would bring him. A few hours or maybe a day later, everyone reached Mini-mag % tari 'Mlis Hie Heir � ca. tips. Hal ttfor ■The '■.e dteil � et, and )i Itu I College? Are You Kidding? College. What a scary thought. After asking sev- eral college-bound seni- ors just why they were going to college, the fu- ture college freshmen had no true idea other than “fun” or “it’s the thing to do.” One student who deemed college as overrated was Chris Bauer . Bauer decided not to go to college. Instead, he will live in France and do volunteer work for the year following high school. When asked why, he said, “Basically, it's because I’m only 18 and I have absolutely no idea what I want to do with my life. If I were to go to college next year, I’d be wasting a year of my life and my par- ent’s money.” Shonna Campbell , anoth- er student who has decided not to go to college, said, “I just didn’t want to jump back into school. 1 wanted to have a little fun.” She will be traveling in Europe for about four months, begin- ning in September. For spring quarter, she hopes to return to school at either California University in San Berdino or U. of Texas. Christine Lee will go to Brazil with the Rotary’s For- eign Exchange Program. She will attend classes and will need to communicate in Portugese. She will attend college after her year out of the U.S.A. College is a scary thought. Some go because it’s right for them. Some go because it’s the thing to do. Others don’t go be- cause it's the right thing to do. Crack-down Parties? They have been and still are a part of Bexley social life. How- ever, this year a number of community parents and Mayor Madison took a new stand. For the first time there was more ac- tion than talk. Community parents banded together to iden- tify the “problem” and find a solution. The may- or increased penalties and passed new policies: Anyone caught under 18 having a drinking party lost driving privileges for 90 days, had a 7:00PM curfew for 45 days, and performed five days of community ser- vice. Anyone over 18 faced a fine and possible jail sen- tence. Debate followed as to whether the action was nec- essary. One senior asked, “Will the police raid a tup- perware party?” Mim-mag Labbies Escape Study Hall “I look forward to my labbie period all day,” ex- pressed Melanie Radnor Several labbies this year claimed that they would much rather help their teachers than sit in study hall. “It’s relaxing compared to a period of study hall,” said Jennifer Gilbert . Kara James agreed with the feeling because being a labbie is “different.” Students volunteered to be lab assistants for various reasons. Gilbert wanted to be a labbie “to get away from a normal study hall. I also got along well with the teachers and I wanted to try and help.” Radnor felt that the structure of study hall was too ridgid for her to be able to study. The sci- ence offices, however, — Parties provided a more class.” “relaxing atmosphere.” Lab assistants were not Janette Cooper just for the science de- partment, though. Lab- bies were also recruited for the home economics department. Lisa Fuhrman helped out in the home-ec room sev- enth period. According to Fuhrman, students are there to help teachers or- ganize papers, clean up kitchens, and other daily tasks like washing and folding aprons. Science labbies did much of the same things. Gilbert said they (labbies) help set up labs, help stu- dents with questions, and hole punch the piles of papers. But, most impor- tantly, according to Mike Logsdon, labbies were there to, “take care of the people that I kick out of 7:00 on a Friday night. Just finished dinner. What to do? You make some phone calls to see what your friends are doing. Slowly, but surely, plans take form. Somebody chants, “party, party, party, PARTY!” After a long week, the weekend is a time to kick back and re- lax, to let your spirits flow. Jeff Janis Mmi-Mag SvKew I G low Up ... Jack Coleman Then: I wanted to be a car wash man. Now: 1 feel that I want to go into business. Working at a car wash wouldn’t be too practical or profitable. Julie Newman Then: I thought I’d be an actress. Now: Maybe an actress or may- be a psychologist. Being an actress is just not as reasonable. Ron Williams Then: I wanted to be a surgeon or a professional basketball, baseball, or football player. Now: Still a professional bas- ketball, baseball, or foot- ball player. I think I really can attain these goals. Marla Bleiweiss Then: I dreamed of being an as- tronaut. Now: I can see myself working with children or in busi- The Prom Remains a Special Time for All The arrival of spring meant many things to upperclassmen, but prom was the focus of everyone’s attention. Sponsored by the junior class, the prom was held on May twentieth at the Holiday Inn on the Lane. This year’s theme was “Midnight in Manhat- tan,” and was decorated with a New York skyline for an added effect. Cou- ples arrived in their for- mats after dining at some of Columbus’ finest res- taurants, including Non- ni’s, 55 on the Boulevard, Lindey’s, and Hyde Park. Music was already filling the room, thanks to “Buster and the Nomads,” who played cover versions of popular sixties songs. Students were so busy dancing, so- cializing, or talking with the numerous teacher chaperones, that the refresh- ments were largely ig- nored. Later, the couples be- gan to leave as they an- ticipated the various ac- tivities which were in store for them later that evening. Once again, the prom created many last- ing memories. Lorin Graef Adam Roslovic, Kara James, Cimi Barough, and Matt Golden dance the night away during “Midnight in Manhattan.” Prom 29 Adam Brandt is the first of the valedictorians to receive his diploma. One senior holds balloons from his girl friend. The Bexley community supports the 1989 grad- uates. (inset opposite) Jenny Stradley hugs a friend after the ceremony. (bottom opposite) Jeff Schneider leads the band. 30 Graduation Page sponsored by the Grossman Family. Page sponsored by Bob and Sally Truex and sons Graduation ’89 Graduates entered the stadium at 7:00PM to the music of Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance”, directed by J.W. Schneider. Applause and cheers fol- lowed the class to their seats. The audience turned quiet with the opening words of Rab- bi Bleefeld who in- structed students to look at their hands and to think of them as hands of service. Dr. Edward Jennings, President of The Ohio State University, continued Bleefeld’s prompting as he spoke to the graduates about the importance of what their minds could give out more than of what their minds had taken. The air was full of excitement as time came for the presenta- tion of diplomas. The bitter-sweet moment arrived. High school days were over, but ex- pectations of destina- tions across the nation and around the world awaited. Graduation 31 Turning 18 Daydreams (C s J 10 years from now Senior Party • s ‘ Senior lay-out designs by Kelley Turnock 34 Seniors Float Succeeds Anwar Abou Antoun. 3 14 71. You Eric Abroms. Football 2,3,4. Tennis David Andrian. Band 1,2,3,4; orch. 4; Anne Baker. Torch page editor 3; Tony Bango. can do it you own way if it's done just 1,2,3 Bexleo 3.4; Photo editor 4. The group counseling 4. If a being feature editor 4; Quill Scroll 3,4 how I say. old believe everything; the middle- doesn’t keep pace with his compan- NHS 4. Maturity is a bitter disap- age suspect everything; the young ions, perhaps it is because he hears pointment for which no remedy ex- know everything. the beat of a different drummer.” ists, unless laughter can be said to remedy anything.” — Vonnegut This year, the senior float prepara- tion took place at Allison Larrimer’s house. The process started slowly due to the lackadaisical atitude shared by all, but suddenly took a complete turn- around. In previous years, the class float participation and success had not reached class expectations; but that was soon to change. This year they actually started three days before Homecoming with the theme of “Lion Food.” Each night there were plenty of seniors willing to put all of their efforts into the float. Chris Forman was the main inspiration in getting the show on the road. People were helping out in all areas of the float, cutting wood and stuffing the chicken wire with crepe paper. Although there was much socializ- ing, there were at least thirty-five sen- iors willing to show their spirit in sup- porting their class, and the work got done. The seniors also managed to break the tradition of coming in last place. This year, they raised their spir- its and impressively came in third place. Incredible! Eric Abroms The seniors finish their float. Enjoying their last homecoming are Eric Abroms, Deidra Estapa, and Mark Talis. Chris Bauer. Baus” The end of Martha C. Beebe. 10 2 70. laughter and soft lies The end of Tomorrow's right around the cor- nights we tried to die This is the ner; I'll get there somehow, but I'm endWhat a drag it is getting old. — stuck in the meantime and I LOVE RS THE NOW! — Jimmy Buffet Elizabeth Bell. LB 8 26 71. Field jiockey 1,2,3,4; track 2,3,4; ski club 1.2; lab ass't 2,3,4; SADD 2,3. What happened to our innocence? Did it go out of style? Along with our naivete? — flush Abby Bennett I-aurie Boehm IB] Natalie Celeste. Torch 3, co-editor 4; PC 1-4; NHS 3.4. There are some peo- ple you don’t forget even though you've only met 'em one time or t� vo; and in the end. my dear sweet friend. I'll remember you. — BD Sean Carney. Chevelle” Do you know what I know? Hell awaits. - Metallica Matt Carberry. Today was tomorrow yesterday. Ain’t if funny how time slips away. Ioanna Brown. Torch 2,3, co-editor 4, Lamplight 1,2,3, Selections ed. 4; Quill Sr Scroll, NHS, Cum laude. Ideals are like the stars We never reach them Mariners on the sea, we chart our courses by them. — Mon- taigne Shonna Campbell. Seniors 35 Dana Bromberg. Language club 2; Varsity golf 3.4; Golf States 4; Tennis 1,2.3.4; Bexleo 4 “I was cured, oh my brothers. I was cured. — Malcom McDowell Clockwork Orange Sean Borman. The first days are the hardest days don't you worry any- more when life looks like easy street there is danger at your door. — the Dead CaSaundra Bowman. It’s me, Casey. V-ball 1; diving 4; softball 4; SADD 1. I'm outda here. Adam Brandt. Basketball 1.2,3,4; Captain 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Torch 2,3,4; NHS 3,4; Cum laude 3,4. Read my lies! No new Taxes!” — George Bush )ulie Britt. Turning Eighteen Means . . . Turning eighteen. It was an age that all teenagers regarded as the portal to adulthood, a landmark of birthdays. The person of eighteen no longer needed to be referred to as a “minor,'' a truly demeaning term. Eighteen-year-olds could vote, get into new places, and could be legally independent of their parents. But as this magical age ap- proached, some new questions popped up. Responsibility sounded like a wonderful thing until one ac- tually had it. The festivities seemed to end when students realized that Jodi Reinker realizes she won't turn 18 until graduation day. they were now accountable for their actions — in court! It was fun to be an adult until one was penalized as an adult. New freedoms meant cau- tions in actions. Yet more than a legal change, turning eighteen marked the begin- ning of a new era in a person’s life. College and the independence caused by living away from home were often associated with this age. It was a time of change in life which was exciting, completely new, and a little bit scary. Lorin Graef Conner TED TO ACADEMIC SUBJECT Making future plans is another responsibility that comes with being 18 for Chandra Noles and Eric Abroms. 36 Turning 18 It’s Halloween Ghosts, ghoulies, and goblins came out from nine to midnight to the Hal- loween dance sponsored by the Bexleo. Although a costume was not re- quired, many students chose to show their spirit and dress up for the oc- casion. Jay Macke favored a political costume, dressing as Senator Paul Si- mon; while Oren Hayon and Bob Lee came paired as the Blues Brothers. Chandra Noles wore her pajamas and carried a teddy bear. Fellow seniors Mark Talis, Chris Bauer, David Yenkin, and Chris Speciale danced all night wearing only togas. Featured along with the creative costumes, the dance was also different in being one of the few dances ever to be held on a Saturday night. Lisa Fuhrman liked the Saturday night dance because, “Without a sporting event first, the dance was the center of attention.” Janette Cooper Amy Giller catches Ed Rutter unaware. R.G. Smith convinces Seth Mitchell the only good commie is a dead commie, (top) Jean Fry tries to explain her costume to Jeff Gutter. Darryl Celler. Ice Football; tennis. If you’re gonna do it, do it right. Stacy Chandler. Symphonic choir 1; women’s ensemble 2.3; mixed en- semble 4. softball 1; powder puff 1,2,3; foreign language club 1,2,3.4. I never said I could dance.” Shelby Cheses. 7 28 71 Tennis 1,2,3, capt. • State Champ 4; basketball 1,2,3, capt 4; softball 1,2. “We laughed until we had to cry and we loved right down to our last good- bye. — St. Elmo's Fire Brad Chodnoff. 10 1 70 No, officer, how fast was I going? Jennifer L. Chorpenning. Chorps Cheerleading 1,2; capt. 2,4; track 1,2; National Honor Society. Friendship often ends in love; love in friendship; never.” 38 Seniors my Cohen. 1 22 70 “Co Field [I hockey 1.2,3.4. ski club 1.2. The atom ll s the proof that it's the little things til hat count. Why stop in the middle of ' I something good? John Dana Coleman. 'Jack 9 20 70 Soccer 2; Language club; library helper. “The one who dies with the most toys, wins. Jill Coleman. filly-bean 9 20 70 Peer counseling; SADD; foreign lan- guage club; FHA; National honor so- ciety. “To find me, look with your heart.” Haley Collin. “Hales” Well if reality is your trip cool but man it’s not mine, reality tends to sadden the soul and harden the heart, so keep reality to yourself” — Bathroom Stall Dave Cook. Football 1,2,3.4; track 1.2.3.4. “Over all we have known unaware how the ranks have grown driven on by a heart of stone, we could dream that we’re all alone in a dream of the proud.” — Pink Floyd - V« Lindsay Copp. Basketball 1,2,3, capt. ; volleyball 1,2,3, capt. 4 softball 1,2; Torch 3,4; student council 1,3,4; NHS 1.4; Buckeye Girls State; Homecom- ing court. A smile is worth a thou- sand words.” Shelley Crabtree. “Crabs 4 3 71 Softball 1; choir 1,2,3; powderpuff 1,2,4. If you're never scared or em- barrassed or hurt, it means you never take any chances. — Julia Soul Amy Claire DeFusco. 10 31 70 Lan- guage club; cheerleading; tennis. “There should be laughter after pain; there should be sunshine after rain; these things have always been the same, so why worry now?” Jonathan Nicholas Elias. Turbo” Soccer 1,2,3; capt. 4; student council 1. “All I need is a cool bud and some tasty waves and I’m fine. Sara Beth Evans. 1 27 71 AFS 1.2; cheerleading 1,2,3; powderpuff 1,2,3,4; tennis 1.2. Please excuse Sara from school this afternoon. She has a doctor's appointment. Thank you. Ms -itephanie Falter. Swimming 1,2,3,4; eer counseling 3,4; art cub 3,4; pow- lerpuff 1; foreign language club. “Do vith what you have where you are. Susan L. Fausnaugh. “Fozzie 1 3 71 Lang, club; volleyball; FHA; powderpuff. Every generation finds it hard to understand its children's needs because its own childhood is still ringing in its ear. Beth Fisher. 9 13 71 “Fish Field hockey 1.2.3.4; swimming 1,2.3.4; softball 1.2. Always remember, a friendship can end in love, but a love can never end in friendship. Erica Lyn Fisher. 3 3 71 “God. grant me the strength to accept the things 1 cannot change, the courage to change the things I can. and the wis- dom to know the difference. — Se- renity prayer J. Christopher Forman. Mr. COSJ Stage crew 1; stage manager 2,3,4; band 1.2,3,4; NHS. Look at the in- gers of your hands if you want to know how things so different can be so similar.” Elementary, dear Wat- son.” Page sponsored by Rita and I. David Cohen Seniors 39 More Than Just Another Science Course Physics has consistently been a class that has attracted all different walks of life. Some people have been drawn into it because of a tru- ly honest yearning to gain knowl- edge in this particular field of sci- ence. Others have been pulled in by what peers have told them, what they have seen physics students do- ing, and even by the music they have heard blaring from the room. As a whole the students who took physics were glad they did. They were able to experience a new type of education with Mr. Kramer as the instructor. A lab-oriented curricu- lum with a variety of activities to take part in made the class enjoy- able. Scott Huggins studies the theory of relativity in Physics. “The Physics 500 was as much fun as 1 expected,’’ claimed Bill Grimes, who finished first in his class with a lap time of precisely 3.9045 seconds. Lorin Graef most enjoyed the Montgolfi Hot Air Balloon experi- ment, and exclaimed, “Our ballon, appropriately named the “Terrapin Flyer,’ soared to an amazing altitude and landed safely on Fair Avenue, a good distance from our launch site on the football field.” Later in the year students got the chance to build a bridge out of toothpicks that was required to hold 14 kg. The year included many more fun-filled activities. Teacher Craig Kramer said, “I try to make the class as enjoyable as possible for the students while still letting them learn all that they can.” While most student copy Craig Kramer's transparencies, Rebecca Foster? wonders what they really mean. 40 Physics Physics 41 Physics is work and play combined according to Heather May. Celebrating Carl Sagan’s birthday in style are Jen- nifer Hockenbery, Mindy Henry, Adam Roslovic. Ben Lasky. Chris Miller, Shelby Cheses, and groupies, Beth Fisher and Katie Weiss. Jeff Janis and Anita Wuellner study moon rocks while Dana Bromberg waits for the answers. The World of CLUG Community Land Use Game (a.k.a. CLUG), was a simulation that almost all seniors were a part of. Whether they resented it or not was hard to tell. According to one senior girl, “CLUG let us escape from the overall monot- ony of everyday classwork, but it re- quired a tremendous amount of ded- ication.” This seemed to be the concensus of most seniors — although they liked the idea of not having lec- tures and paperwork all the time, they weren’t essentially free from “homework.” In fact, much of the work required for CLUG took place in the students’ homes. Ann Gramza recalled, “As mayor, many nights I held pre-city council meetings at my house to work out problems and details for the next day.” This was one of the main goals of CLUG according to the game’s coor- dinator, Nial Davis. CLUG provided challenges and in- dependence students had never expe- rienced before. CLUG tested students’ creativity and forced them to use their minds and imagination. Most impor- tantly, it exposed them to a world they would soon be a part of. Allison Larrimer Chris Bauer works on CLUG in the classroom and in the office. Dana Bromberg explains, “CLUG is not just a simulation, it’s life!” niWEa lei tali' laltlffi uadi Rebecca Foster. Swimming 1,2,3, Aaron B. Freimark. Band 1,2,3.4; AV Julia Ann Friedman. 6 14 71 Art Joel Fry. Basketball 1,2,3,4; baseball Aya Annie Fubara. 1 14 71 capt. 4, SADD 1,2,3; band 1,2,3,4; for- helper 1,2,3,4; Cayman 2; stage crew club; cheerleading; NHS. ‘‘Think 1,2,3,4. To show you I’m completely Margaret Thatcher eign long, club 1,2,3. You can t al- 2,3; ass't stage mgr. 4; Torch 4; ITK 4. freely. Smile often. Slow down, enjoy, crazy I even shun the south of Track. ‘‘Anything worth doing is b ways get what you want but you NHS 4. There is no limit to what a live — celebrate always! Cheers to France the people on the hill say I’m worth doing well. might find sometimes you get what man can do if he doesn’t mind who you guys, the best I’ve ever known?” lazy but when they sleep, I drink you need. Stones gets the credit. and dance. — the Who 42 Seniors ..- i.'‘•'•wimjviIrtttWIilWff Kranifer L. Gurwin. Field Hockey Jeffery Gutter. 2,3, capl. 4; top ten; NHS; Bexleo ; vim team; student council 2,4; ayman; teen center board. Shower e people you love with love Show iem the way you feel. — JT Denise Louise Harvey. Dede 9 4 71 Volleyball 1,2,3; softball 1.2; FHA, treas. 1,2; peer counseling 1; powderpuff 4. “Don’t follow me. I take the other way. Don't worry though, we'll meet again someday. Page sponsored by the Herndon Family Mindy Noelle Henry. Min” CC 1.2.3 4; track 1.2,4; swimming 1. Take one step out the door Look around for a whole lot more Off in the distance fire burn bright We make decisions; that’s what we do. - INXS Kimberly S. Herndon. Kimmy” 9 1 70 Art club 1,2; foreign long, club 2,3,4; prom committee 3. Oh. I'd rath- er sleep ... Now, we’re gettin’ some- where? Seniors 43 daxie Gill. “Sue” 8 28 71 Softball ,2; swimming mgr. 4; powderpuff i ,2,3.4; office helper 2. If I am Ireaming. let me never awake; if I'm , wuke. let me never dream again. -K BATEKIDII Amy T. Giller. Gills Gymnastics 1,2,3,4; cum laude 3,4; NHS 4; Pow- derpuff 3,4. The song is ended but the melody lingers on. All I want is to see you smile if it takes just a little while.” Deborah A. Goldberg. Debs 4 24 71 Powderpuff 3,4; sym. choir 2,3,4. Never say goodbye never say goodbye; you and me and my old friend’s hoping it will never end. Never say goodbye. — Bonjovi Jason Goldberg. Kool J Soccer 3.4. For long you live and high you fly and smiles you’ll give and tears you’ll cry and all you touch and all you see is all your life will ever be. — Floyd Susan Goldberg. “Susie Q” 4 24 71 FHA 4; foreign language 3; cafeteria helper 1,2,3,4; library helper 3,4; el- ementary tutor 4. I never went with- out a boyfriend. Andrew S. Grossman. Grossy” 12 9 70 Tennis 1,2,3,4. Juvenile de- linquency serves many purposes, in- cluding that of providing sadistic adults with fantasties suited to their special tastes. William D. Grimes. Class pres. 3,4. VP 2; cum laude 3,4; NHS 3, VP 4; football 1,2,3,4; track 1,2; Torch 4. “We celebrate when the gang’s all here Hot summer nights that’s my time of year.” — VH Carrie Lin Greenberg. “Buster” A voice said, 'Look me in the stars and tell me truly, men of earth, if all the soul and body scars were not too much to pay for birth.” — Frost Ann Wild Gramza. NHS, cum laude; drama club; Torch . I both love and do not love, and am mad and am not mad. — Anacreon .orin M. Graef. Bexleo 1,2,3 editnr- In-chief 4; band orchestra 1,2,3,4; um laude 3,4; NHS 4; 1TK 2,3, cap- lin 4; jazz band 4. Sometimes the Hongs that we hear are just songs of loir own.” — Hunter “The Good Doctor” Brings Comic Relief In the fall, the drama club ex- perimented with new ideas for their production of Neil Simon’s The Good Doctor. The play was presented in the round with the au- dience seated in chairs on the stage. This allowed for close interaction between the characters and the spectators. During more than one month of practice, the cast received some extra dramatic coaching from Actor’s Repertory Theatre, a local group. “When the audience first arrived, they were skeptical of this format. However, by the time the play en- ded, everyone agreed that it worked very well,” said Susan Feher, di- rector. “I was very pleased with the maturity of the actors, being able to maintain their characters that close to the audience. Overall, I thought the play was a great success.” Jay Macke Pat Rice is in a deep state of concentration. Anita Wuellner displays her talent during a tense moment in the play. Breathing a sigh of relief after the opening night performance are Laura Carver, Jay Miner, Melanie Radnor, and Adam Yenkin. 44 The Good Doctor '• f � . •' •«« MJlV «•- V •'■ ••; • V � ,yV'•: 'V -• The Good Doctor 45 Anita Wuellner and Steve Page prove that “all the world’s a stage.” Jay Macke, as the good doctor, gives advice. Jennifer Leukart and Melanie Radnor are in the spotlight as they pose for after the show photo, (top) After School the Work Goes On When students were asked why they got jobs during the school year, many said that their first reason was the money. However, almost all of them found other benefits. Amy Gil- ler, who worked at the Daisy Basket Flower Shop said, “Having a job dur- ing the school year has helped me grow and become more responsible. I’ve learned to use my free time wise- ly-” Adam Robins, who worked at Miller Brands of Columbus Premeire Bever- age, said, “I feel I accomplished some- thing everyday at work.” Jodi Reinker worked at Block’s Bagels. She found another benefit from her job. “Even though I only work a couple of times a week, my job gives me a chance to meet a lot of new and really nice people.” “There are a few drawbacks to working during the school year,” one senior girl said. “Trying to balance school work and sports is difficult. My job does complicate things some- times.” Another senior added that, “One drawback to working is having to work wekends.” Regardless of the students’ original reasons for finding employ- ment, many gained responsibility, a sense of accomplishment, and made many friends from their working ex- periences. Brooke White Natalie Celeste sells concessions at the Drexel. Matt Lightner and John Bauer love work at Salt Bros. Mindy Henry puts bagels in the bag at Block’s, (top) Brian Herstig. Peer counseling Andrew Hertzoff. I’m too smart for Karla Hibbler. Hibbs Powderpuff Dan Hinton. Dewey Basketball Rhonda Lynn Hise. 12 30 70 Cross tj 1,2,3,4, orchestra 1,2,3,. VP 4, SADD them. I don't do my homework. — 1,2,3,4. As I grow to understand life 1,2,3,4; baseball 1,2. I’m the one country 2,3; Torch 2,3.4. Four in the � 1 1 ’ 3; track 1; choir 1. We'll take the Calvin (of Calvin and Hobbes) less and less, I learn to live it more who's got to die when it’s time for me morning. Tired out. yawning, long- best, forget the rest and someday and more.” to die so let me live my life the way I ing my life away. I'll never worry. ' we II find these are the best of times. want to. Why should I? It's all gonna fade. — - Slyx Simon fr Garfunkle 46 Seniors Scott Huggins. “Huggy” Cross coun- try 1,2,3,4; track 2,3,4. ”1 don’t need to fight to prove I'm right. don't need to be foreign.” — the Who Joseph B. Humphrey. CC; track capt. 4. The appetizer was good, but the sauce was better.” Tim James. Band 1; sym. choir 2,3,4; cross country 1,2,3,4. track 1,2,3,4. Oh, well, it doesn't matter so don’t worry about it. Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow.” 'eborah I.ynn Katz. Bexleo 1,2,3; stu- ent council 1; powderpuff 1,2,; sym- phonic choir 1; women's ensemble 2; nixed ensemble 3,4. If you can't be dth the one you love, love the one ou're with. Eddie Kelly. “Sexy” Eddiesan Track; language club. There is no right or wrong; there is only what's possible.” — Aristotle Onassis Brian E. Klopfer. Brain” “Klop Golf 1,2,3.4; tennis 3,4; language club 3. Like a million others all over this land livin' day to day without a mas- ter plan. — Jimmy Buffet Alison Larrimer. Our destiny ex- ercises its influence over us even when, as yet, we have not learned its nature, it is our future that lays down the law of our today. — Friedrich Nietzsche Ben L sky. Cross country; wrestling; student council; SADD; NHS; lan- guage club. The amount of confi- dence you have is directly propor- tional to how hard you have worked.” Seniors 47 Jennifer Deva Hockenbery. 7 16 71 11 Cross country 2,3, captain 4; track 2.3. captain 4; Lamplight 1,2,3, editor 4; Torch 3. If I make a mark in time. I can't say the mark is mine. I am just the underline of the word. — Cat Stevens Eric Hofner lulu til ' 111 ieff Janis. Lang, club 1,2, pres. 3,4; Kriudent council 3,4; cum laude 3,4; Ifennis 3,4; Bexleo 2,3,4. Paul Jones. 8 23 70 NHS 4; math tu- tor 4; soccer 4. The frog in the well knows not of the great ocean. Bernie Jude. Amy L. Kaiser. “Buns” Band 1,2,3,4; CC 2,3,4; ski club 1,2,3,4; orchestra 4; NHS 4; Lamplight 4; language club 1,2,3. One should never doubt what one is not sure about.” — W. Wanka Amy Katz. Amos Bexleo 4. pow- derpuff 4. The most useless day of all is that in which we have not laughed.” — Anne Frank Students give their time to help others Working for free wasn’t appealing to many Bexley students. Yet vol- unteering was one way many stu- dents learned things for themselves. These students gave up their time to help others amd, in many cases, helped themselves. Kelley Turnock was a volunteer with burn victims at Children’s Hospital as a candy striper. Kelley said, “1 enjoyed volunteering be- cause I took for granted what I had before I saw what these children didn’t have. In a similar area, Lorin Graef gave up his time to visit a multiple sclerosis patient at Herit- age House. Lorin was involved with this type of wolunteering because he knew the patient before he had Amy Kaiser donates energy to Faith Mission. M.S. The patient was very withdrawn and Lorin wanted to help. In a different area of volunteer- ing, Kevin Freeman spent his spare time at the COSI planetarium. He volunteered because he was inter- ested in astronomy, his parents en- couraged him, and he made new friends. Kevin felt, “People wonder what they see in the sky. By vol- unteering, I’m able to explain what they see.” Most of the students that volun- teered gave up one day a week to assist others. These students I showed great dedication on their own time. Not only did their efforts i ‘oti say a lot for the individual students, , d but for Bexley High School as well. Emily Myers I I Lorin Graef feels good about his work at Heritage House. 48 Senior Service Math tutoring is Aaron Levenson’s way of lend- ing a hand. Darryl Celler sings and dances at the Children’s Hospital Festival of Trees. Student Council officers Mark Talis and Seth Rogers give their time for Homecoming. Senior Service 49 Putting the Pieces Together Senior year was like a puzzle. Each piece of the puzzle was a challenge in itself. Taking the SAT was the first challenging piece . Seniors rigorously studied in their spare time using vide- os, tapes, and classes in hopes of suc- cess. However the puzzle still was just starting; selecting colleges to apply to was next. For many this was an over- whelming decision considering all the factors: a small or large school, co-ed or single sexed, or in a rural or urban area. After the search was over, ap- plications needed to be done. Seniors found applications to be like a whole other subject added on to their course load. Essay questions required hours of writing and rewriting. Frantically, and often at the very last possible date, deadlines were met. The picture became a little clearer, but the puzzle was yet to be finished. After the acceptance letters arrived, the big decision had to be made. Which school would it be? Consider- ing that decision would affect the rest of their lives, seniors spent hours questioning. But once the reply was sent to the college, the puzzle was fi- nally solved and clear. Jennifer Gurwin Chris Forman concentrates on the puzzling mar- bleworks experiment. “It’s all in the wrists,” explain David Meckley. Christine Elizabeth Lee. Cross C. 1; Jennifer J. Leukart. Louie 2 3 71 Aaron Levenson. Lenny” 11 20 70 Brent Levison. Tweed 11 29 70 Mara Beth Lieberman. 4 28 71 Lan- track 1,2,3, capt. 4; drama 4; Lamp- Swim team; art Er drama clubs. Track 1,2,3,4; cross country 2,3,4; Lang, club 1,2,3. If something ain’t guage club; choir 1,2,3, pres, mixed ' light 2. The value of life lies not in Reality has caught me by surprise. I ITK 4; math tutor 4. Ive got no deeds fun. why do it? I’d rather have fun. ensemble 4; Lamplight ; Bexleo ; the length of days, but in the use we was dreaming of tomorrow, so 1 sac- to do not promises to keep I'm dap- That’s all there is to it. — Joe Walsh NHS. 1 am what became of your make of them. A man may live long rificed today and it sure was a grand pled and drowsy and ready to sleep. child. yet live very little. waste of time. — Paul Simon 50 Seniors Matt Lightner. Mortice “I'm as free Robbie Litton, as a bird now and this bird you can- not change. — Lynyrd Skynyrd Christine Long. “A bird without feet. They sleep on the wind and the only time they touch the earth is when they die.“-Brando “Loneliness is not only felt by fools. -Megadeth “Where do we go now? -GNR Jay Macke. “Fester Band 1,2,3; pres. Steve Manring. 4; jazz band 1,2,3,4; NHS 4; Ens. 4. orch. 3,4; OTSA 3.4; ITK 2,3,4 Knowing where you are headed is less important than observing the scenery during the trip. I Bod rb -li .in Mike V. Mascari. “Guido Ragu Football 1,2,3,4; track 2,3,4; foreign long, club 1,2,3. “Take it calmly and serene, this the famous final scene. Shinsuke Masuda. 6 “Nothing truly valuable comes from ambition or mere sense of duty; it comes rather from deep love for men or objective things. — Albert Einstein Brad May. “Mercury” Football 2,3,4; tennis 1,2,3,4; Bexleo 1,2, sports ed- itor 3,4. “A day without a ho-ho, 2 bags of chips, a dozen cookies, and 3 milky ways is a day without sun- shine! — BSM Heather Jean May. 8 26 71 Softball 1; pwdpuff 1,3,4; long. 1,2,3; B-ball 3; drama 1,2,3,4; stg.crew 2,3,4; Lamp- light 3.4; band 1,2,3,4; orch. 3,4; jazz band 4; NHS 4. “Beware the fury of a patient man.” — John Dryden Lis McNealey. Squeals Tennis; pwrpuff; long. club. “This is the time to remember it won't last 4- ever These are the days to hold onto We won’t, but we'll want to This is the time it’s gonna change.” Cyril Megret. Cheerios” 12 14 70 Christopher Miller. Cwee Kevin Millington. Cross country; track; exchange stu- dent-France. “But when I think about leaving I think about losing the only love I ever knew everytime I think of you. David Meckley. Meeks Foi 1,2,4; mixed ensemble 4. tra And smiles you'll give and you’ll cry, and all you touch all you see, is all your life will be. — Pink Floyd Not pictured: Jennifer Mendelson. Latin Club, gymnastics. Page sponsored by Jerry and Barbara Millington Seniors 51 Q: What are you dreaming? I’d Rather Be Daydreaming . . . A student would be in class, look- ing at the board, but there was a sort of faraway, dreamy look in the eyes. Most likely, a victim to daydream- ing. Daydreaming was unavoidable and everyone did it. The dreams themselves, though, ranged in sub- ject from sex to football. Daydream- ing started when a student lost at- tention in class and the mind began to wander aimlessly. Teachers hat- ed it because it was a sign of bore- dom in the class. Students enjoyed it because it was a way to alleviate the boredom. Daydreaming could be Mike Groben’s attention lags. avoided with a conscious effort . . . sometimes. Heath Landis — “What I’m doing after school or future plans, like academic-wise. Like where I’m going to college: Yale or Oxford. Stuff like that.” David Meckley — “Butterflies and a pig named Al. Also, things that are coming up, like a football game.” Amy Cohen — “I can’t say.” Pat Beveridge — “When I was in high school, I daydreamed about everything that wasn’t going on in class.” Jenny Chorpenning — “Eve- rything ... well, nothing I want anyone else to know.” Jill Coleman, Sarah Modes, and Julie Britt dream of creating works of art like the ones seen in the museum in Detroit. Day Dreams (above) Tina Penn forces herself to study so she can spend time enjoying life rather than dream- ing about it. Jack Coleman concentrates on his project so as not to chop another finger. Andy Robinson and Judd Walson discuss their weekend plans in class, (top) Day Dreams 53 A Place to Call Home Just like snowflakes, no two senior bedrooms were alike. Bedrooms could be located in any part of the house. Some were in the basement, some in the attic, or, traditionally, on the sec- ond floor. No matter where they were located, they were full of flavor. Each bedroom told its own story. One thing was common in all, though, every room was self-decorated. Walls were plastered with swimsuit issues, calanders, posters, and beverage ad- vertisements. Almost every room had shelves full of pictures of close friends. Students used their bedrooms to show their true personality. Wall decorations weren’t the only things to make up a bedroom. Eve- ryone was sure to have a nice, com- fortable bed. Some people were lucky enough to have a t.v. or computer. No- body, though, was without a source of music. More and more rooms were be- ing filled with the new craze, compact disc players. It was obvious that parents didn’t go into students’ rooms much. It was rare to find a room with no clothes on the floor, no dirty plates or glasses, or any of the ususal messes. But, then, that’s what makes teenagers what they are. Brad May Mara Lieberman’s room reflects her love for drama. Eric Abrom’s room shows a part of him usually not seen. Mike Millington. fames Stevens Miner. Soccer 1,2,3,4; Seth Robert Mitchell. 10 30 70 Foot- Sarah Faye Modes. 7 13 71 All you Christiane Mollard. 5 12 71 Band drama 2,3,4. Finally I understand ball 1,2,3,4; orchestra 1,2,3, pres. 4; need in life is ignorance and con- 3,4; track 3,4. Ask and it shall be the feelings of the few. Ashes and SC 3, VP 4; NHS 3, pres.4; Bexleo . fidence and then success is sure. — given you; seek and ye shall find; diamonds, foe and friend, we were all Mark Twain knock and it shall be open unto you. equal in the end.” — Pink Floyd 54 Seniors .. i - •' ■ i ■ • v,u' • - John Micheal Ranft. 6 8 70 Football 1,2,3,4; baseball 1,2,3,4; long, club 1.2.3.4. Lead me not info temptation for I shall find it myself. Jodi Rebecca Reinker. 6 11 71 Cheerleading 1,2.3, co-capt. 4: band 1,2,3,4; tennis 2; Jang, club 1,2,3; arf club 4. When you put your heart in it, if can fake you anywhere.” Jayme Rice, awrl Band 1,2,3,4; or- chestra 3,4; language club 1,2,3; Jab ass'f 3; Lampligh! 2, stage crew 2; NHS 3,4; cum laude 3,4. You don’t have to dream at all, just live a day. — Duran Duran ll •Irin Mott Chandra Erin Noles. 5 4 71 Field Erin Oser. hockey 1,2,3, capt. 4; Jang, club 1,2,4; class officer 2,3. So much unsaid, but nothing left to say. Jon Paine. 11 3 70 Ozone Football 1,2,34. If it wasn’t for the war. this could be one beach party. hristina Penn. Tina Band 1,2,3,4; ki club 1,2,3,4; language club 1,2,3; rt club 1. On Christ the solid rock I land; all other ground is sinking and. Jennifer Peters. Basketball 1; softball 2; peer counseling 1,2. With all its pain and broken dreams, it's still a beautiful world. Be loving; strive to be happy. Steven Polster. 11 5 70 Soccer 1,2,3,4; track 1,2,3,4. Live fast. Be a sparkle and glow a while. You'll be dead a long, long time. — Bob Geldorf Rob Powell. 1 27 71 Boog Track 1,2,3,4, capt. M1P, MVP, all dist. 4; Jang, club 1,2; NHS. You do have rubber gloves, don't you? I rent. They’re on lease with an option to buy. — Fletch A. R. Powers. Bird SADD 3; base- ball 1,2,3, capt. 4; basketball 1.3; foot- ball 1; PC 3,4; lab ass't 2,3,4; lang. club 3; SC 1. I raised the wall and I will be the one to knock it down. ick Price. Nickel NHS; peer coun- 'ling 4; CC 2,4; track 1,3,4; language ■ lub 1,2,3,4; ITK 1,2,3. Come moth- ms and others throughout the land; on’f criticize what you don't under- stand.” Patrick C. Rice. 9 5 71 Drama club 2,3,4; orchestra 2,3,4; ensemble. If we join together now, tomorrow will be a new beginning.” Stephen J. Page. Spaz” Swimming 1,2,3,4. capt. 3.4; band 1,2,3,4, VP, 4; SC. 1,4, sec. 4. Success is due to re- alism, love, and determination. The winner is he who gives himself to his work, body and soul. Seniors Seniors Find Places to Meet and Hang Out It was 3:10 and school was just getting out. As many of the upper- classmen headed for their lockers and homes, the seniors were going to the senior lounge, a place where they just hung out and talked about schoolwork or what happened over the weekend. With the new vending machines, the seniors could also eat and drink while shooting the breeze. Another place where seniors might have been found was a res- taurant called Buffalo Wild Wings and Week. On Tuesday nights, many of the seniors went to BW-3’s for their 15-cent wings. For some, this became a weekly ritual. Inna Simakovsky. Rachel Shapiro, and Jill Coleman hang out around Bexley Circle Christ- mas tree. When the weekend rolled around, groups of seniors traveled to campus. Some were trying to get a taste of what the next four years of their lives would have in store for them. Cam- pus also served as a place to see different types of activities and meet new people. During the long hours of breaks, many students flocked to the movie theaters, since a good movie can al- ways pass the time. Some seniors who wanted to watch movies at home went to the video store of their choice for a wide selection of entertainment. Of course, many students pre- ferred to stay in Bexley. Many gath- ered in friends’ houses, enjoying other seniors’ company. Dana Bromberg Kicking back with a good magazine in the library is a favorite setting for Paul Jones. 56 Senior Places There’s no better place than the hall for Jamie Rodenfels to study and watch the world go by. Sara Evans and Julie Wilson hang out in the Physics room after school. Nick Price waits for his friends at his locker. Senior Places 57 mm Humanities Travel Many people don’t think of Detroit, Michigan as a retreat for a cultural weekend. But this year’s humanities classes found there’s a whole world of culture in Motor City. As a first year trip, Detroit went well. The main purpose, to see An- drew Wyeth’s much-acclaimed “Helga” exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Art, was well worth the trip in itself, according to many of the students. Other cultural stops included the Fish- er Mansion and Bhaktivedanta Cul- tural Center, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Henry Ford Museum, and a tour of downtown Detroit. Students from both semesters of hu- manities met several times before the trip to learn more about the “Helga” exhibit and the music to be played at the symphony. Jenny Chorpenning said that the trip enhanced what was taught in class, but, “there was so much to do there in so little time that we didn’t have time to appreciate eve- rything.” Humanities teachers, Sara Pfaff, Jeff Schnieder, and Pete Cooper formed the trip so that as many areas of the humanities were covered as possible. Pfaff was, “delighted with everything. We saw all that we had wanted to see. The kids were wonderful and respon- sive. They concentrated on the artistic aspects everywhere we went. We will definitely continue taking these kinds of cultural trips.” Rachel Shapiro Peter Roberts. Golf 1,2; Ski club 1,2. Adam Robins. Ebert Varsity soccer Andrew R. Robinson. B Drewser” Don't be cruel to a heart that's true. Ross Tague and Byron Miller study while on the trip to Detroit. team 1,2,3,4, capt. 4; cum laude; Ian- Soccer capt. MVP; student council; guage club 1,2,3,4. “Let there be peer counseling. “An'when I see my songs to fill the air.” — Robert Hun- troubles I jus' look up an' grin, to ter think ob all de troubles dat I ain't in. — TYMF Jt !J feu lames Richard Rodenfels, |r. Seth Rogers. “E-Rog Basketball Brad Rossman. 6 7 70 Bexley made 12 29 70 “Rody Golf 1,2,3, capt. 4. 1,2,3,4, capt. 4; Bexleo 2,3,4; long. me a man. basketball 1,2; baseball 1.2,3,4; for- club 1,2, king 4; SC treas. 4; prom eign language club 1,2,3. “If it wasn't com.3. NHS 3,4. for bad luck, I would have no luck at all. Adam Mark Roslovic. “Coaltrain Diane Kathleen Rowley. “Dr 10 26 70 Golf 1,2,3, capt. 4; baseball 8 21 70 Cross country Sr track 1,2, 1,2,3,4; NHS 3.4; foreign language capt. 3,4, district runner of the year club 1,2,3. Watergate does not both- 2,3,4; NHS 3,4; cheerleader 1,2. “The er me. — Lynyrd Skynyrd will to win is worth nothing unless you have the will to prepare. 58 Seniors M, i Page sponsored by Robert and Barbara Shapiro Seniors 59 iedre Smith-Estapa. Deeds' 4 16 71 Volleyball; cheerleading, ski , t- ' Jub; foreign lang. club; powderpuff, 1 oir. As you glide with the wind, as Hou fly uway, give a smile from yout ' • ups and say, I am free, I am on my ay. Brad Sokolov. Soccer 1,2,3; football 4; student council 1,2,3,4; Torch 1,2,3,4. NHS 3,4, cum laude 3,4. There is nothing wrong with sobri- ety in moderation. Smiling is over- rated. iara Ruffing. Some of us go down in Alex Santavicca. Only the young c‘ i blaze of obscurity; some of us go and the ugly.” lown in a haze of publicity. The price if infamy, the edge of insanity.' John Thomas Sauer. Saver” 10 24 70 Football 1,2,3, capt. 4; track 1,2,3, capt. 4; Quill Er Scroll 3,4. Where it all ends J can't fathom my friends; if I knew I might toss out my anchor.” — Buffet David M. Schulte. Torch photo editor 2,3,4. Who says there’s gotta be a reason? Who says there's gotta be an answer? — Yes Elizabeth Schwartz. Melissa Spangler. Band 1,2; ski club Christopher J. Speciale. “Spesh 1; volleyball 1; foreign language club 1,2,3,4; prom committee 3; SADD 3. Graduation day is the first day of the rest of your life. Ryan Stevens. irista Schwarz. Krika” Cross coun- ry3,4; ski club 1,2,3.4; language club .2,3,4; drama 1,2; band 1,2; NHS 4. -: ' The whole world is a tragedy to 1 hose that feel, a comedy to those that i think. Daniel J. Selcer. Torch 2,3,4; soccer 2,3; long, club 1,2,3,4; history assis- tant 4. It happens sometimes. Peo- ple just explode. Natural causes. — Repo Man Danny Smith. Big Red” “That’s right, the women are smarter.” — Grateful Dead. “This is my mistake, let me make it good. — REM. Inna Simakovsky. Volleyball 1,2; for- eign languge club 1,2,3; SADD officer 3; powderpuff 4; lab assit 4. Love at first sight is lust with potential. Rachel Ann Shapiro. Bexleo 2, editor 3,4; language club 1,2, officer 3,4; NHS 3,4; cum laude 3,4; Quill 6- Scroll 3,4. Better by far you should forget and smile than that you should re- member and be sad.” How Do Seniors Relax? Senior year could be considered the most trying year in a student’s high school career, or for that mat- ter, a student’s entire academic ca- reer. The stress and strain of ap- plying to college, completing homework, and setting appropriate examples for the entire school to follow were just a few of the pres- sures the graduating class of ’89 had to confront daily. Yet somehow they managed to survive and avoided collapsing from exhaustion. What was the secret to their success? How did they hope with this hectic lifes- tyle? The seniors were able to discover several ways to ease away the eve- )oel Fry spends a lot of time between Rooms 109 and 110. ryday pressures and finally relax. Most seniors said they watched t.v., listened to music, exercised, or read. When the pressure was on, Torch staffers Dan Selcer, Bill Grimes, and John Sauer, “liked to retire to the back room and enjoy a nice game of ‘small feesh- ing’.” The general consensus was that senior year was a painstaking ex- perience. However, as long as they relaxed, either by spending time with friends or by listening to the Doors, the seniors managed to scrape by unscathed. Because when it came right down to it, as Ryan Stevens put it, “Worrying is like a rocking chair — it gives you some- thing to do, but it gets you no- where.” Allison Larrimer Seth Rogers and Ed Ziv kick their feet up in the guidance office. 60 Senior Hang-Outs Officially starting the Homecoming celebration, john Sauer lights the Bexley bonfire, (above) Seniors who off their spirit of ’89 at the Home- coming Pep Fest. Broadening their horizons, Rebecca Foster, Shonna Campbell, Stacy Chandler, and Inna Simakovsky find their Humanities trip to Detroit an intellectual jamboree, (top) Senior Hang-Outs 61 College Applications Applications produced nightmares. In- formation, such as Social Security num- ber, names and addresses of parents’ businesses, and place of birth had to be researched. Writing the essays was, by far, the most time-consuming aspect of the whole pro- cess. Some mindbogglers were, “What’s the most significant experience you’ve had?” or “In 500 words, name a famous person you would like to take to dinner and tell us why.” But, the waiting period was worst. For months seniors checked the mail eve- ryday in hopes of a positive reply. Ross Tague While Adam Yenkin talks to a college representative, he finds how complicated going to college will be. Tim Shanks Jennifer Stradley. Shannon Straub. 7 31 71 Field hock- ey. Many times I’ve been alone and many times I've cried. Anyway you’ll never know the many ways I've tried. But still it leads me back to the long and winding road. Chris Taylor. Christopher Sean Thackery. 3 12 71 Thack Theorem” Track 1,2; AV 1.2,3,4; ski club 1,3,4; long, club 1,2; Andros 4. Ashes and diamonds foe and friend we are all equal in the end.” — Floyd Paige Elizabeth Tirey. Pett Band 1,2,3, treas. 4; squadleader 3,4; orch. 1,2,3,4; long, club 1,2,3,4; ski club 1,2,3,4; drama club 1; youth orch 4; youth wind ensemble 2,3. Au revoir, mes amis; je vous aime.” G. Ross Tague. Swimming; soccer; student council; Bexleo; ensemble. Quill Scroll. Believe it if you need it; if you don’t, just pass it on. — Hunter Lesh Rob Truex. Fred George Band 1,2,3,4; SL 3,4; track, 1,2,4; ski 3.4; lang 1; diving 3,4; orch. 3,4; drama 4. They don't think that I listen. Oh. but I know who they are and I don't mind. — PC Mark Talis. T-Bird” Soccer 4; class ni- treas. 3; class sec. 4. The urge was i. . righteous but the face was wrong. I lui hope that something better comes I� : along.” Kelley Christine Turnock. 1 13 71 Bexleo editor 3,4; lang. club; field hockey; Quill Scroll; NHS. Hold fast to dreams for if they die life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly. Page sponsored by the Turnock family 62 Seniors r a Steve Tusberg. Tussy Baseball 1,2,3.4; football 1. Karyn L. Usher. Ush” 1 14 71 I mean how do you know what you are going to do till you do it? The answer is, you don't. -Holden Caulfield Goodbye, chair with the face on it. — Ben Seaver Marc Waitzman. 3 18 71 Waitz” Judd Walson. Peer counseling 1,2, Cheri Wasserstrom. powderpuff coach 2,3. And now my pres. 3.4; drama club 1,2,3.4; SC life has changed in, oh, so many 1,2,3,4; FLC 1,2,3; ski club 1. We are ways; my independence seems to what we pretend to be, so be careful vanish in the haze. — Lennon and of what you pretend to be. — Von- McCartney negut Chris Weiss. Katherine Jane Weiss Katie Ten- nis; cheerleading; long. club. Moving right along in search of good times and good news with good friends you can’t lose. This could be- come a habit. — the Muppets Julie Wilson. ’Ulsie” “Cry, baby, cry, when you've got to get it out. I'll be your shoulder; you can tell me all; don't keep it in ya. Well, that’s the reason why I’m here. — INXS Rachel Wilson. Drama 1,2,3.4; Peer counseling 3,4. All I ever needed to know I learned in kindergarten.” — R. Fulghum. If you're being run out of town, get in front of the crowd and make it look like a parade. -a m •n Wooten. The Wool Baseball I; ski club 1. O, friendQ O best of riends! Thy absence more than the mpending night darkens the land- scape o'er. Anita Marie Wuellner. Neats” 2 3 71 Cheerleading; drama; peer counseling; SADD; NHS; Cayman; math tutor; Jang, club; prom comm. Every day you're someone new.” Adam Yenkin. Bear ” Cross country David Yenkin. Yankum Soccer 1,2; drama club 3.4. fust like a boxer 1.2,3.4; tennis 3.4; You show him the in a title fight you have to walk into Casaba melo. but you don't let him that ring all alone. — Billy Joel have it. — Foghorn Leghorn Ed Ziv. A Zumm” Soccer 1,2,3.4; Torch 3; math tutor. Page sponsored by Stanley Yenkin and family Seniors 63 Ten Years From Now my parents in Bexley. I’ll buy out all tabloid magazines so that they don’t , ,• unveil my secret escapades.” — Jon Paine — “Ten years from now, I will be out of the country with a degree in marine biology. 1 will be taking care of dolphins in my basement. The only real changes will be in agri- culture (probably for the worse).” — Maxie Gill — “Ten years from now, the USSR and the US will cooperate on things like space programs and improvong the ozone layer. Also, Dan Quayle will be President.” — Chris Thack- ery Rachel Shapiro — “Ten years from now, I will be two years out of law school and will be working for a large firm in Los Angeles. I will not have yet married, but will have a steady girlfriend whom I’ll bring back to Ohio with me for my grandfather’s 90th birth- day. In ten years, the U.S. will have almost completely relinquished its status as a superpower, and Pres- ident Quayle will be in the final stages of his flexible freeze plan to reduce the deficit. AIDS will be cured and the Lakers will win the title once again behind the play of all-stars Seth Rogers and Joel Fry.” — Paul Jones — “Ten years from now, I will be at an interview with Barbara Walters. Special friends, Kelley Turnock and Mara Lieberman, know that bonds made in high school never break. She will ask me about my premiere action movies and about my next film, starring as the new James Bond. I will have several homes in California and Colorado but will choose to live with Krista Schwarz talks to counselor Donna Oreski. Team Excels Despite Odds “We were a good, young team.” Freshmen: Front row; Diane Thumb, Jamie Millington. Shari Canter, Coach Beth Haw- thorne. Back row; Marna Earl, Kelly Blan- chard, Sheila Malony, Cammy Harris, Carrie Speciale, (top left inset) Reserves: Front row; Debbie DeLuca, Michelle McGlinchy, Margie Pyke, Jennifer Heise. Back row; Coach Nial Davis, Megan Ryan. Amy Francisco, Mary Dunham, Carolyn Hoehne, Maggie Davis. Varsity: Front row; Kim Ranft. Lindsay Copp (tri-captain), Julie Wright, Lisa Fuhrman, Brit- ty Foote. Back row; Coach Nial Davis, Laurie Schlueb, Mindy Millard (tri-captain), Kathy Dressel (tri-captain), Jenny Stein, Kristina Schreller, Coach Vince Speciale. “Free ball! I got it, 1 got it! Set it up! Outside ready!” Such sounds would be heard by a spectator sitting in the stands during one of this year’s vol- leyball games, which were full of the communication, teamwork, and action of the 1988 Bexley Varsity Volleyball Team. According to Coach Vince Speciale, they came together the quickest of any of his teams and immediately played well together. These abilities led the girls to CBL and sectional champion- ships, ending the season with a 17-7 record. Only one senior, Co-captain Lindsay Copp, played on the team, joined by seven juniors and two sophomores. But the lack of older players didn’t hurt this year’s performance, despite many people’s reservations. Coach Speciale agreed, saying, “There is no question that we were a good, young team. Many of these players came from last year’s 17-1 reserve team, and they know how to win.” The volleyball team accomplished many goals; winning their opener, home opener, league opener, the CBL, and going farther in post-season than they did last year. A willingness to work hard and a togetherness on and off the court propelled the team to great distances, while their great op- timism was predicted to carry them even farther next year. Co-captain, Kathy Dressel summed the season up when she said, “I think that we had a really good season, worked really well together, and were extremely success- ful for such a young team. We would have liked to go farther in tourna- ments, but that will just make us work harder next year.” Laurie Schlueb Volleyball 129 With new coach, Stan Shulman, the Bexley Lion soccer squad expected a better season than ever. Shulman, originally of the Soviet Union, fired up the team with a vengeance. Shulman has played professionally in Italy and led many other teams to state tournaments. Tri-captains, Andy Robinson, Ion Elias, and Adam Robins, along with other experienced seniors, have helped the Lions to victory. Robinson and Robins powered the Lion defense while Elias was a key offensive and defensive player. In addition to these captains, there were many other seni- ors who performed beautifully. Chris Bauer stated, “The soccer team has had great potential but didn’t play up to par.” Leading scorer Derek Welch added, “We have the excellent training, but our record hasn’t shown our true ca- pabilities.” Bexley’s regular season record was eight wins and nine loses. Bexley en- tered the tournament with great en- thusiasm, but they suffered a disap- pointing first round loss to Big Walnut in a triple-sudden death overtime. After the season, Captain Robinson was elected most valuable player. Mark Tallis, Ben Robinson, and Derek Welch were elected most improved, while Shane Phillian, Derek Welch, and Jessee Oppenhiemer were named captains of the 1989 soccer team. Overall, the team was mildly dis- appointed with the year because they had expected to go further in the tour- nament. Robinson agreed, “I wish we would have won some of our closer games during the year to give us more confidence going into the tourna- ment.” In the end, slightly unpleased with their own performance, the team was happy with the abilities of its new coach. Keith Turnock Soccer Squad Improves Team Happy With New Coach Ryan Stevens gets psyched for some goal keep- ing by getting some skin before a CBL match- up at home. Varsity Soccer: Front row; Steve Polster, Adam Robbins, David Yenkin, Mark Talis, Jon Elias, Chris Speciale, Chris Miller. Back row: Ben Robinson, Brian Bannon, Brad Nolan, Jason Goldberg, Chris Bauser, Dan Barr, Greg Rodenfels. . • • (. •• .. u tr I' Soccer 131 4 V There is nothing like a little pep talk before a CBL soccer game. Andy Robinson gives the ball a boot during a pregame warm-up before the game against Academy. A player is outnumbered while trying to head the ball to the likes of Ben Robinson and Ed Ziv. (left top) During post season play, Adam Robbins throws the ball, (left center) 132 Gymnastics Kelly Goldhardt, MVP, performs in competition. Amy Giller concentrates on perfecting her floor routine, (inset) Opposite. Amy Giller demonstrates a graceful floor routine. Jennifer Reed’s beat routine is sure to gain points for the team. Gymnasts Develop Skills Giller is only senior Kelly Goldhardt does floor exercise. Gymnas- tics Team: Kelly Goldhardt, Amy Giller, Liz Gill, Nicole Smalley, Kristin McCarthy, Jen- nifer Reed, Traci Oklander, Lauren Cohen. Lauren Cohen shows an innovative move of the beam. Amy Giller shows years of practice on the beam, (left) Youth and inexperience best de- scribed this year’s gymnastics team. It was not just the fact that Amy Giller was the only senior. The main prob- lem was that team lacked enough all around performance. Almost all of the underclasswomen worked to perfect just one or two of the four possible events. Giller, Kelly Goldhardt, and Laura Cohen were strong contributors in all four events while everybody else made their nominal contributions. Gil- ler was the most successful consid- ering her progress in the post-season although a sickness set her back. Fu- ture was the key word for this team, as only Giller was departing this year. Coach T.J. Wright stated, “If the girls keep at it during the off-season, we could be very successful as a team. All we need are some consistent all- around performers.” “It was tough be- ing the leader, but I’m glad I did it. I see a lot of potential for future years, ” mentioned Giller. Brad May ’age sponsored by the Gary Giller Family Gymnastics 133 The 1988-89 Bexley wrestling team was in many respects a young team looking forward to a bright future. Having lost a state qualifier and two league placers, the Lions returned five lettermen from last year’s team. How- ever, a wrestling team consists of 13 weight classes; only ten were filled. Many of the spots had to be filled with less experienced wrestlers. Forfeiting three to four matches in every competition due to lack of wres- tlers made winning tough for the Lions. They did, however, hold their own on the mat, losing sometimes only to the 24 points being forfeited. The culmination of the season’s hard work came at the sectional qual- ifier for the state meet. Five Lion wres- tlers qualified for the district tourna- ment in Lexington. Steve Butterfield , Ted Harkins , Eron Ranft, Ben Lasky , and Chris Speciale all wrestled well at the sectional meet, but none could break through the district to make it to the states. With the conclusion of the season, the Lions’ wrestling squad lost two fine captains to graduation. Speciale and Lasky, both four year letter win- ners, will be greatly missed by their teammates. The returning nucleus, however, is enough to make Head Coach Vince Speciale look forward with optimism. Harkins and Ranft will lead next year’s team as co-captains. “Depending on the kids’ off-season training habits , we could have a very good season coming up,” Speciale said. “Next year’s teams shows an awful lot of potential if they continue to take wrestling seriously.” Steve Butterfield Small But Strong Five Wrestlers Reach Districts a: Wrestlers: Front row; Jason Pulse, Eron Ranft, Chris Speciale, Tony Bango, Ben Lasky, Ted Harkins. Second row; Axelrod, Chad Price, C.H. Waterman, Karl Richter, Michael Mott, Rich Jonas, Jason Snyder. Back row; Matt Meyer, Steve Butterfield, Dan Schottenstein, Aaron Axelrod, Charles Raffel, Bram Barouh, Coach Vince Speciale. Ben Lasky Shows his experience by forcing his opponent to the mat. (left outside) 134 Wrestling � • •«’ Wrestlers, Tony Bango, Chris Speciale, Ben Lasky, smile after a successful match. Eron Ranft concentrates on his next move against his opponents. Chris Speciale forces his opponent to the mat.(opposite right) Ted Harkins takes one to the face in a vigorous match, (opposite left) C.H. Waterman closes his eyes to figure out how he is going to pin his opponent. Wrestling 135 V - ' '«M - Jw t rv i f 11 ♦ ri ix f t Hz l r + .. Boys and girls swimming 136 Page sponsored by the Page Family. Swimmers finish the final touches before diving into the water for a win. Matt Rutherford and Geoff Harris get excited for a swim meet. Swimmers give Cimi Barouh their times, (opposite center Katie Weiss waits for her next event, (opposite right) Girls and boys swimming 137 Swimmers show success Handful of seniors lead the way Page sponsored by Perry and Nancy Fisher. With the help of the underclassmen, the boys’ swim team had one of the best seasons of the past ten years. They completed the season with a 7-2 rec- ord. Ten of the fifteen members of the boy’s team were underclassmen. “With the number of swimmers we had, we could fill all swimming events,” Ross Tague stated. This was the first year that the boys’ team had as many swimmers as the girls’. The girls’ swim team was led by Kara James, who broke records in the 100 back and the 200. “With a fairly young team the year, with only three seniors, it was basi- cally a rebuilding year for the girls’ team,” Co-Captain Kristen Royans said. “We focused mainly on individ- ual events.” The boy’s had enough swimmers to swim individual events as well as re- lays. The 400 free relay consisting of Tague, Steve Page , Geoff Harris , and Chas McBrien , placed seventh in the district meet. “This is an incredible feat, considering there are no divisions in swimming. We had to swim against large schools like Upper Arlington and Worthington,” Page commented. In the boy’s individual events, records were broken by both Page and Harris. Next year’s captains will be Harris and Matt Rutherford for the boys and James and Rohyans for the girls. Swimming Team: Front row; Kate Folmar, Steve Page, Rebecca Foster, Maxie Gill, Cimi Barouh, Mark Grossman, Kasey Welch, Molly Wynne. Second row; A1 Corn, Michael Steve, Geoff Harris, Terri Gunsorek, Julie Russel, Ra- chel McCue, Jason O’Koon, Steve Harris. Back row; Melanie Radnor, Kara James, Jennifer Gil- bert, Kristin Royhans, Katerine Weiss, Matt Rutherford, Chas McBrien, Josh Radnor, Liz Brown. Kristin Rohyans dives. Julie Russell swims. It was a winning season for the boys’ basketball team, who ended the year with a 19-4 record. The Lions had the leadership of only four seniors. These seniors, Seth Rogers, Adam Brandt, Dan Hinton, and Joel Fry were the heart and soul of the Lions. In the eyes of their peers, the seniors basically shaped the team. In the Tournament, the Lions had to come from behind to beat St. Charles and Whitehall. When the Lions came up to face the height of Teays Valley, they ended up on the losing side of the stitch. The tallest player, Fry, at 6'4 , couldn’t handle two men his size and one man taller. The rest of the Lions were 6'1 and under. The Lions had talent which stemmed from Brandt, Brian Range, Rogers, Fry, and Noah Jones. A hopeful sight for the Lions of the future was that almost all of next year’s team will be returning seniors, with only about four underclassmen. Hoopster successful again Brandt — All-State Varsity Basketball:Front row; Ben Robinson, Noah Jones, Brian Range, Seth Rogers, David Gross, John Kilbourne. Back row; Coach Pat Beveridge, Shawn White, Joel Fry, Alex Ru- dolph, Layne Bauman, Adam Brandt, Danny Hinton. Reserves:Front row; Patrick Moriarty, Brian Bannon, Keary Ryan, Jeff Robins, Stephen Mann. Second row; Seth Hoffman, Brad Salt, James Howarth, Andrew Stern. Back row; Coach Jerry Addy, Chris Tsitorous, Mitch Hunt, Matt Ottenweller, Doug Schottenstein. Freshmen:Front row; Chris Masoner, Ron Wil- liams, David Williard, Mike Vincent. Back row; Josh Stein, Andrew Lunsford, J.D. Pitzer, Jason Pressman, Coach Dan Devine. Page sponsored by the Gary Rogers Family. 138 Boys Basketball )anny Hinton, Joel Fry, and Seth Rogers make an attempt for a rebound on a missed shot Seth Rogers shoots another of his three pointers to push the Lions to victory. David Gross studies the opposing defense, (opposite center) Adam Brandt drives to the hole against a relentless Grandview team, (opposite left) Brian Range grimaces as he passes the ball to a teammate, (opposite bottom) Page sponsored by the Brandt Family Boys Basketball 139 Family ' • 'V ili u - -'-.i.,. i Page sponsored by the Tom Schluet The team shows concern when a teammate is down. Laurie Schlueb prepares to start play action again against Dublin. Bexley anxiously awaits the outcome of Kim Ranft’s free throw, (opposite center) Co-captain Lindsay Copp prepares a play against the Shamrocks, (opposite left) Shelby Cheses manuvers her way around Dublin defenders, (opposite bottom) ............ • f v' During the year that most thought would be a rebuilding one, the Lady Lions posted a 15-7 record and cap- tured their sixth straight CBL cham- pionship. Despite being led by only two seniors, the Lions also were crowned sectional champions after beating Briggs. The success came from a well-rounded team effort and should continue with three returning junior starters. Lindsay Copp , who received first team all-CBL, first team all-District, and all-State special mention, said, “I thought this year we proved that with hard work and teamwork, we were the team to beat in the CBL. Going into the season, no one thought Bexley was even in the running.” The other half of the senior duo was Shelby Cheses who received first team all-League and sec- ond team all-District. Copp and Cheses shared the ’88-’89 MVP award. The highpoint of the season was the 48-34 win at Dublin. The fact that the Lady Lions hadn’t won at Dublin since 1984 made the victory much sweeter for the team and Coach Bill Hoyer. Hoyer expressed his optimism and confidence in the pre-season when he said, “We’ve won five league cham- pionships, and each team likes to match the last. I think we’ll be a good team; one that gets better as the year goes on and as our younger players gain experience.” Hoyer and the team kept their determination throughout the season by living up to the coach’s statement, “We’re the defending dis- trict champs, so we’re not going down without a fight.” Laurie Schleub Girls Basketball 141 Girls Take Championships Young Team Proves Strong Girls Basketball Varsity: Front row; Jenny Heise, Shelby Cheses, Lindsay Copp, Laurie Schlueb. Back row; Kathy Dressel, Mindy Mil- lard, Jenny Stein, Coach Bill Hoyer. Reserves; Front row; Margie Pyke, Britty Foote, Michelle McGlinchy, Laurie Cenci, Beth Klopfer. Back row; Coach Jeff Schneider, Megan Ryan, Ali Zidel, Amy Francisco, Shari Canter. Freshmen: Back row; Sheila Moloney, Jamie Millington, Keri Speciale, Coach Eric Acton. Front row; Sara Spangler, Marna Earl, Cammy Harris. Tournament High: Win over WJ The Bexley baseball team’s record for the year did not reveal their true poetential. The team finished with a 4- 15 record. This included wins over Buckeye Valley, London, Grandview, and West Jefferson. The regular season was highlighted by the 2-0 victory over London. Jeff Powers and his brother Tony Powers combined to shut-out the Red Raiders. The high point of the tournament was the 12-7, nine inning win at West Jefferson. Tony Powers held the Rough Riders in check striking out fifteen batters. For the season, Jerrod Hise led the team in hitting with a .367 batting average. While Tony Powers led the team with a 2.74 earned run average. As a team the Lions earned a .254 bat- ting average. Coach Jim Tatman felt he had a good group of seniors to work with this year. As a whole, Tatman recalled, “The team was very compet- itive, yet didn’t make a lot of the breaks it needed to win.” Hise, Tony Powers, and Ron Williams, were all named second team all-CBL, while Jeff Powers was given honorable mention. With only five seniors gone, the team gained some valuable experience for the upcoming season. David Gross stated, “We’re losing a lot of pitchers this year, but hopefully the experience that was given to the younger players will help next year.” Emily Myers Varsity Baseball: Front row; Josh Skolnik, John Ranft, Tony Powers, Jerrod Hise, Jeff Powers, Keary Ryan, Coach Jim Ryan. Back row; Coach Jim Tatman, Adam Brandt, David Gross, Jamie Rodenfels, Joel Fry, Simon Stevens, Keith Turnock, Mark Weiss. age sponsored by the Fry Family. Baseball 143 As fans sat watching the softball games, they heard the team shout, “Believe!” in their huddle before tak- ing the field. Then a deeper voice yelled, Okay girls, let’s play some de- fense!” The deeper voice belonged to Bryan Deal, Bexley’s new softball coach. He taught the team to mean it when they said, “believe.” Proving they did believe in them- selves, the softball team finished their season with a 7-7 record. The .500 sea- son brought Bexley out of their losing record slump from the past few years. The team also highlighted their season by beating league rival, Dublin, both home and away. New coach, Deal, had a lot to do with the success. Coming from an AAA school in Sydney, Ohio, where he coached his team to the state finals in the tournament, Deal faced a whole new challenge in Bexley. But with high expectations in mind, Deal en- thusiastically decided to begin by teaching the team the fundamentals. The girls worked from there and showed tremendous improvement in their batting and fielding throughout the season. Not only did this improvement lead to seven victories for the team, it brought respect to the program as well. Coach Deal explained, “No longer is the softball program at Bexley a laugh- ing matter. We have earned some re- spect in the league.” The groundwork was laid for even more improvement in the future. With the improvement, there is no doubt in the coach’s or the team’s minds that next year they will be able to compete for the CBL title. Laurie Schleub 144 Softball Softball Lions Learn to Believe “You can’t win every game,” says Laurie Schlueb, Kristin Lutz, and Lisa Gunsorek after congratulating West Jeff. Hoping for good luck, Coach Croyle gives the team a brief pep talk. 9- .i 7I A group of students shamelessly display the calculators they suc- cessfully stole from their peers. Lorin Graef and Jeff Janis stealthily sneak away from a locker with a handful of pens and other items. Heedlessly, Sean Borman deliberately leaves the library with a school owned magazine. Theft at BHS 81 Son of Heaven A Day to Experience China This was quite a cultural spring for all the students and faculty at Bexley. The entire school was permitted to tour the much-anticipated Son of Heaven exhibit at Columbus Central. However, the day not only in- cluded a look-see at the emperor’s vast treasures, but also many activities and lectures that enabled stu- dents to experience different facets of Chinese cul- tural life. The day began with a rigorous training in the Chi- nese exercise, “Tai-chi.” Students were ushered out into the cold morning to learn such moves as, “rhinocerous looking at the moon” from “Tai-chi” masters. Tommy O’Reilly commented, “Although I felt silly twisting around like that at first, I did feel more relaxed in the end.” From there seniors and sophomores were sent to the buses to take them to the tour while juniors and freshmen stayed back to participate in Chinese- related activities such as kite-making, Chinese cui- sine, and martial arts. Julie Moore reflected, “It was much more fun learning how to make kites then about logarithms.” That part of the day ended a success, and the entire school regrouped back in the cafeteria. The authentic Chinese lunch consisted of turkey salad with sprouts, an almond muffin, fruit cup, and a fortune cookie. Some students found Chinese food to be against their liking and headed for the long lines at the vending machines. Once lunch ended, the two groups resumed experiencing imperial China, with the juniors and freshmen taking off for the exhibit. After everyone had the chance to see the great artwork of the Son of Heaven , all agreed it was quite a spectacle. Among some of the people’s favorite treas- ures were the emperess’ gold crown. Krista Schwartz said that, “It seems almost imposible that human hands could create such intricate and beautiful pat- terns.” Others found the jade and porcelain vases equally impressive. All in all, the day was a hit, and the entire school couldn’t have been happier to be a part of it. Alison Larrimer Moo Goo Guy Puff, Son of Heaven display dragon designed by Julie friedman and Jennifer Leukart, hangs ascending in the front hall. A group of students concentrate on creating their own Chinese art on kites during Son of Heaven workshops. German exchange student, Kathrine Weiss, stares intently at Chris Forman while he devours his cafeteria prepared Chinese meal. 82 Son of Heaven Son of Heaven sign, created by Megan Carberry, resides in the senior hall to greet all students and visitors. Chris Bauer, Adam Yenkin, and Eric Abroms, proudly disply their handmade Chinese kites. The Tai-chi master demonstrates many key techniques for faculty and students. Son of How Do You Study? Studying. For the majority of students, it took up at least some free time during the week. But how stu- dents chose to study varied among individuals. For most, their room was the ideal place to study. Megan Leukhart explained, ‘‘When 1 do study, 1 do it in my room for privacy so I can concentrate a lot better.” Like most students, Jesse Oppenheimer tried to get everything done in study hall, but, when worse came to worse, he retreated to his living room or a friend’s house. Matt Leiner agreed, prefering to do his home- work in the den. Ed Chuko stressed the importance of avoiding distractions, “When I’m not in my room, I study in the t.v. room. The t.v. must be off, of course.” With all of their other activities, students had to squeeze in studying with sports, plays, and club ac- tivities. According to Kathy Dressel, who played both volleyball and basketball, “You have to plan your time better-you don’t have as much time to do nothing.” When choosing a time to do their homework, stu- dents expressed their various preferences. Dude Wil- lard usually chose to study after dinner, leaving time for other activities after school. For other students, study habits changed from day to day. Kristina Schrel- ler summed up by saying, “It all depends on the kind of day I’ve had!” Janette Cooper Anne Baker puts the nose to the grindstone while others mill about. Jamie Rodenfels and Matt Kent confer about an assignment. 84 Studying Studying 85 Some students find the computer a helpful tool for studying. The library is a place Brad Nolan can find peace to study. Dan Smith finds time to take a break from his busy workload. Only an office can offer the privacy Jeff Gutter needs to concentrate. Spotlight: Teachers 86 Page sponsored by the Frame Station English teacher, Carole Jarrell, happily grades her students’ term papers. Math teacher, Becky Manley, assists Shelby Kurtz with her algebra homework. Intently staring at his class, Nial Davis enjoys the intimidating effect: Hello! . . ' viir'V,«, Spotlight: Teachers 87 Photo Essay Spotlight: Teachers With help from sophomore Kathleen Hamer, tutor, Lisa Gatterdam, sets up the new calendar. Pete Cooper, art teacher, and student teacher, Jennifer Adkins, review the art history tests of Art I class. English teacher, Molly Hoey, works late on reading testing and curriculum projects. Jeanne Fry, English teacher, works herself into Julius Caesar for her English 9 classes. Juniors — preparing for college fr Sophomores — turning 16 (C, } Frosh — creating a unique class Teachers — life outside school «I V, People Chris Workman and Dan Selcer show what it takes to be a gourmet cook. People 89 Carole Jarrell, English department chair, finds term paper time to be trying. Keith Klaiber, guidance counselor, realizes getting students schedules and seniors’ applications organized takes much patience. Jerry Addy — Physical education, health Melissa Allen — Orchestra Jim Anderson — Dietician Craig Bailey — Mathematics Paul Baisden — Maintenance Sharon Bennett — Secretary to the Principal Pat Beveridge — Photo offset, drafting, industrial arts John Bosse — School psychologist Dean Chappelle — U.S. History John Clark — Maintenance 90 Staff The Great Paperchase Paperwork! Paperwork! The river of office forms, lesson plans, essays, labs, and tests never ceased to flow. Whether it was Spanish or science, music or math, there was al- ways work to be done; and the Bexley High School teachers knew it. English teacher Joanne LaMuth. found herself constantly grading com- postions. “In my creative writing class I have 25 students with three or four assignments a week. It adds up!” Biology teacher Dave Fey under- stood the pressure; but he had lab preps and college recommendations instead of essays. He saw his pa- perwork coming in waves, which made it even harder to finish everything on time. True, the general feel- ing towards paperwork by most of the teachers was that of loathing. But most felt that some types, such as standard office forms, were simple and did not require much thinking. Doctor Alan Corn, English and Latin teacher, summed it up when he called it “donkeywork.” Melissa Allen, music teacher, had a different kind of paperwork. Hers consisted of marking mu- sical scores, filing, filling out competition forms, and making up programs for concerts. She said she would rather spend time working with the kids than doing paperwork. But she liked to get a lot of work done because it gave her a feeling of or- ganization. Students probably did not realize how many hours teachers spent dur- ing and after school try- ing to get their work fin- ished. Students could only hope that their teachers would run into a dam in their river of pa- perwork every once in a while. Laurie Schleub Isobel Young, French department chair, finds that when she isn’t busy grading papers she finds herself reviewing lesson plans for the week. Dorothy Coleman — Cook Alan Corn.Ph.D. — Latin, English Dennis Davy — Maintenance supervisor Mary Doh — Cook Susan Feher — Choral music Mary Fickle — Cook Earl Focht — Assistant principal Jean Fry — English Lisa Gatterdam — Tutor Marlene Graves — Cook Staff 91 Kip Greenhill — Principal Beth Hawthorne — Physical education Thane Hecox — Mathematics Martha Henshaw — Attendance officer Mary Hockenbery — English, speech Dressed as Ulysses S. Grant, David Fey, biology teacher shows a history class that he can act as well as teach. Hanging out at the football game, Jim Ryan history teacher, looks cool. Molly Hoey — English, reading Kay Holley — Study hall supervisor Carole Jarrell — English Keith Klaiber — Guidance Craig Kramer — Physics VV� ■ •••;� • «1.j .• V f.� •• t ( J.� vj Outside the Filing Cabinet Staff Takes Summer Break What did the staff ac- tually do during the sum- mer? Where did they dis- appear to? Where did they go . . . beyond the classroom? Keith Klaiber , guid- ance counselor, planned to start something new this summer-a consulting practice. In the past sum- mers, Klaiber enjoyed traveling and spending time with his children. He also enjoyed a variety of various summer jobs. Lorraine Hilton used to go to school during the summer, working on her master’s degree. This summer she planned to take a summer-tech course to improve her computer knowledge. In her spare time in the summer, Hilton tried to get things done around the house that she didn’t have time for during the year. One teacher that al- ways took full advantage of his summers was Alan Corn . In the past six years he went to Greece, a seminar at Ohio State, participated in an inde- pendent study on the hu- manities and poetry, vis- ited Harvard, and , in 1987, “vegetated.” But he also took the time to work at Agler Davidson and teach at Whitehall and Bexley. Corn said, “The summer is the time to scramble. It’s relaxation, temporary lay-off, and vacation without pay.” The faculty at Bexley did more than just “bum around” in summer months. They went out, had fun, and , of course, broadened their horizons. Eric Abroms Staff 93 When not teaching world history, Loretta Schwalm enjoys getting into the spirit of homecoming by distributing carnations. Harriette Kraus — English Cheryl Kriska — Learning center )oAnn LaMuth — English Mike Logsdon — Biology Billy Lupo — Maintenance Rebecca Manley — Mathematics Rhodena Masys — Home economics Bob McKibben — A.V. supervisor Gene Millard — Athletic director Jack Minot — Physics Joan Miller — Librarian Judy Montanaro — French Barbara Nichols — Speech therapist Denise Novak — English Donna Oreski — Guidance Sara Pfaff — English Sandy Rainey — Spanish Cece Robbins — English Jan Robinson — Cook Jim Ryan — History When physics teacher, Craig Kramer, isn’t busy constructing bridges, he spends time working on a marine biology program. Judy Montanaro, French teacher, keeps smiling through her busy days. 94 Staff .'rtl.tMMYW .( � ♦ DISCS Teachers Develop Ideas As l)IS(, s were intro- duced this year, a new opportunity opened up to the teachers at Bexley. Teachers who opted to participate in the DISC program were given a re- duced teaching load so they had available time to work on their chosen project. The projects usu- ally related to the teach- er's subject and always were designed to benefit the students and the school. History teacher Ben Trotter began his DISC program first semester. He worked on the devel- opment of a geography awareness program that will eventually become a part of the required curie ulum for high school. Trotter was very enthusiastic about the op- portunity because, “It showed that the school was willing to support the teachers. By being given the extra time during the day to work on the proj- ect, the teachers could truly develop their ideas.” The idea for the DISC program came after vis- iting other schools and seeing the success of their programs. As a result, this year teachers developed the adolescent peer coun- seling program, a marine biology course, and the foreign language lab in addition to other projects. Most likely, the DISCs will continue in the years to come as a way of get- ting teacher input in im- proving the quality of BHS. Rachel Shapiro Staff 95 As part of her assignment, |oAnn I.aMuth, English teacher, works on a DISC. Molly Hoey, English teacher, researches reading for DISC. Ed Rutter — Mathematics Priscilla Schick — Secretary Jeff Schneider — Instrumental music R.G. Smith — Chemistry Vince Speciale — Health, quest James Tatman — Focus Ben Trotter — World history, World religions Carolyn Vitak — Mathematics Isobel Young — French, Russian Peg Zidonis — English, journalism Felice Abrams Imbal Aharoni Jaquin Andrade Maryann Ashelman Aaron Axelrod Johnna Backus Cimi Barough Nelly Batchev Layne Bauman Jeff Beitzel Amy Belcastro Darryl Binsky John Blakie Marla Bleiweiss John Bluth Kevin Bohner Tommi Borkan Rick Borman Kristin Britt Spencer Budros Brady Carpenter Carolyn Chellis Tanya Cheremoshnyuk Chad Cohen Lauren Cohen Janette Cooper Ed Chuko Jamie Coyne Nicole Simpson prays that she will get an “A” on her term paper, (inset) Taking advantage of the computer, Kara James types her paper. Junior class officers: Kathy Dressel, Carey Merkel, Keary Ryan, Chris Workman. Junior Year The Beginning of the College Search There’s no more gruel- ing thought than, “I have one more year to go.” All juniors had that in mind as they prepared them- selves for the torturous months ahead. College fairs, entrance tests, and college visits crept up. Daily conversation in- cluded, “What colleges are you applying to?” and “When are you taking the SAT?” Some students started the college search at the end of their sophomore year after attending the Bexley Area College Fair. The next step was the trip to the guidance coun- selor to ask questions and use the new computer program, “Discover.” The program, which allowed students to see what col- leges best suited them, al- so gave those not plan- ning on attending college a look at the job field. Not even vacations were immune from the college process. Some students centered their vacations around college cities in an attempt to get a jump on the senior year. Students who had an older brother or sister were given an edge in learning about college life. Others relied on friends already in college for basic information. Although applications had yet to be filled out and turned in, the class of ‘90 was well on its way to leaving high school be- hind and bridging the gap to college life. Keven Freeman Kathy Dressel Jim Elsass Julie Eyen Gustavo Fischman Abra Fisher Kate Folmar Brittain Foote Kevin Freeman Lisa Fuhrman David Gaiser Jennifer Gilbert Amy Gockenbach Matt Golden Brandy Goldberg Nicole Goldberg Kelly Goldhardt Jim Gongaware Scott Grigsby David Gross Greg Guay Terri Gunsorek Tabitha Gurevitz Scott Hammond Joshua Hara Ted Harkins Geoff Harris Oren Hayon Tina Heddleson Stacy Leeman Matt Leiner Matt Leukart Megan Leukart Michael Levin Michele Levin Kristin Lutz 98 Juniors Brian Range welcomes us to the wonderful world of chemistry. David Gaiser shows extreme concentration while working on his lab Matt Heiny Katara Henry Brad Hersh Karen Herstig Jerrod Hise Carolyn Hoehne Eric Hutchinson Laurie Hyzer Kaye Ishida Kara James Noah Jones Kelly Katcher Leda Katz Chelsea Kauffman John Kilbourne Jennifer Kile Josh Klynn Nicole Kotlan Shelby Kurtz John Lauer Gitte Larsen . . ■ -«'•••• • Chemistry Taught by the Best “Chemistry has proved to be beneficial as well as fun,” said Adam Snyder , Chem- istry was a favorite class among juniors this year as every year. Students learned to love this particular class as they got to know their teacher, R.G. Smith. “R.G. definitely makes the class one hundred per- cent better with his humor, Mark Weiss added. But he was also the teach- er’s teacher. Being so knowl- edgable about the subject and how students learn best, he wrote the book that was used in class this year. R.G. continued to work during the year on a more updated book that will be used in class next year. Although Chemistry class has always been enjoyable for the different classes, R.G. has been known to change his policies from year to year. Changing the require- ments just proved to be one more challenge for him. If it weren’t for R.G., I don’t think I could make it through this class,” said Ed Chuko , “I also think that he is a great teacher. He can make hard material easy by relating it to everyday life.” R.G. has obviously molded his students well as many come back for college rec- ommendations. At certain times of the year, Bexley graduates walked through the halls again just to thank R.G. for his excellent teach- ing or simply catch up on old times. Chemistry was an unfor- gettable class; with a teacher like R.G. Smith, how could it be anything else? Keith Turnock R.G. Smith stops to explain a mind boggling chemistry problem. iH) umors Mindy Millard Byron Miller Johanna Miller Julie Moore Kelli Moore Baron Moskovitz Sharoni Moskowitz Megan Murdock Emily Myers Ari Nadin Liliana Niato Amy Nyhan Jesse Oppenheimer Matt Ottenweller Jane Malin Shani Margolis Sally Jane Mathias Emily McPherson Erica Meister Lisa Meuse Carey Merkel John Ottersbach Gregory Ourada Shane Phillian Alex Pomerants Jason Pulse Melanie Radnor Eron Ranft Julie Wriglil and Britty Foote take time out from extended lunch to enjoy the view. John Bluth stands by his ride. Brian Range Heather Reed Jennifer Reed Pam Robbins Sara Ribbler Chad Robins Ken Robins Missy Robbins Greg Rodenfels Kristin Rohyans Michelle Roth Alex Rudolph Julie Russell Matt Rutherford Keary Ryan Allison Schlonsky Laurie Schlueb Jeff Schmidt Kristina Schreller Kevin Seckel Eileen Shell Josh Shkolnik Elisabeth Shyjka Elisa Silverglade Nicole Simpson Adam Snyder Jason Snyder Simon Stevens Driving: The Pro’s and Con’s “Driving is a lot more convenient than walking. It gives me a lot more freedom.” This comment by David Gross epito- mized the feeling that most juniors have about being able to drive. Many of the juniors have been driving for a year or more in cars vary- ing from Novas to Supras. But regardless of the make or year, students found that their cars pro- vided a more enjoyable mode of transportation. But, as Mike Levin pointed out, “Driving is a big responsibility. Along with the license comes paying for gas, mainte- nance, and insurance.” “Driving is a great way to get to school, especially if you live far away,” said Kristin Britt . At the same time, however, there have been complaints that more parking is needed at the school. Many students felt they had to walk almost as far from their cars to school as they would have walked from home to school. But some juniors decid- ed that driving wasn’t all it was cracked up to he. Eron Ranft complained, “I don’t like to drive that much. It’s a hassle, so 1 catch a ride with my friends most of the time.” Still, most juniors share the feeling that having the privledge to have a li- cense is a good one and makes life more efficient and enjoyable. Jeffrey Janis KF’s car shows to bo tho mooting placo for tho crow. Mitcholl Stewart Chris Swanson Tony Thurn Keith Turnock t.usia Vaynshteyn Katherine Wallace' Tunisia Walls Brian Weinstein Mark Weiss Derek Welch Angela Wheatley Brooke White Shawn White Krika Willhite Chris Workman Julie? Wright Nancy Zeier luniors 101 Laurie Cenci and Neil Glass show friendship, (inset) Megan Noles dissects frogs. Sophomore class officers: Amy Gordon, Kara Hardesty, Andy Ruben, Noah Walson. — Benjamin Almasany John Back Mark Backus Dawn Baggs Cheryl Bailey Brian Bannon Dan Barr Shawn Barton Michelle Berkowitz Jason Blazer Laurie Cenci Adam Chandler Alicia Cheses Keri Cohen Peter Connor Chris Cook Jarred Coopersmith Nicole Cordell Carrie Cramer Carrie Dargusch Angie Davis Chris Davis Eric Davis Maggie Davis Debbie DeLuca Bill Diehl Erin Duemey Mary Dunham 102 Sophomores Sweet Sixteen An Age to Remember Turning 16 proved to be quite an experience. Def- initely, the most exciting aspect of turning 16 was obtaining the awe- inspiring driver’s license. This was every child’s dream-getting the total mode of freedom. Janette Cooper recalled getting her license after turning 16, “Getting my license was quite an experience because of the sudden in- dependence given to me.” Anybody who has turned 16 will say that it was an experience not soon to be forgotten. “As soon as I turned 16, I felt like I had just made the step from a boy to a man,” commented one sopho- more. In addition to getting the driver’s license, 16 year olds were given many new responsibili- ties. Parents saw it as a time to allow their kids more freedom and more opportunities to make tneir own decisions. Turning 16 was the first step to one of the most enjoyable times in a per- son’s life. Keith Turnock Megan Ryan takes advantage of the quiet library to concentrate on her work. Arlyn Durschnitt Adam Eisenberg Sydney Elmer Teri Epstein Kathy Estes Jeff Feiertag Matt Foster Amy Francisco Erin Freshwater Aimee Fullerton Seth Furrow Natalie Ganon Melanie Garner Liz Gill Neil Glass Gail Gockenbach Amy Gordon Lyn Gramza Steve Grobben Ali Gulertekin Cathleen Hamer Kara Hardesty Erica Hayden Jennifer Haylor Jenny Heise Seth Hoffman Tim Hogan James Howarth Sophomores 103 Xali Katz and Adam Mendelmantake a break from phys. ed. in the conference room. Nicole Smalley finds math class takes concentration. Eliza Howey Josh Howey Rick Huggins Bill Isaac Erin Janis Xali Bomlitz Katz Betsy Kaufman Chris King Jessica Korber Julie Kuss Mary Lane Kelly Lantz Rob Lavinsky Daniel Levenson Rob Levine Tracey Levine Kevin Levison Adam Lewin Mike Lisbe Brian Litton Chen Li Loon Heather Lunsford Christian Lyday Brian Mally Stephan Mann Chas McBrien Michelle McGlinchey Kristen Meeks � '8r 104 Sophomores kX i--------------------- --- - My Dreams One Sophomore’s Wishes Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to be a world famous mod- el actress. I loved the theater and I loved to per- form. I pic- tured myself married, with two children, and having houses in lamacia, Flori- da, Hawaii, and New York. Now, howe hopes and dreams have changed drastically. I read biographies and au- tobiographies of how hard it is to get such a job, and the stories of exploi- tation scared me. So now my dreams are to get ac- cepted to college and pos- sibly become an electrical engineer. I am not quite sure what I want to be. My hopes and dreams often include the possibility of my going back to Jamacia and living forever in a house on the beach. I hope for world peace, no more sexism, no racial bariers, a four-point GPA, and, of course, accep- tance into the college of my choice. Lusanne Segre’ While Carole Jarrell and Rob Lavinsky talk, Amy Gordon waits for advice in finding resources. Adam Mendelman Ion Milenthal Matt Miller Allan Moss Joshua Nanburg Aaron Nathans Julie Newman Ita Neymotin Brad Nolan Megan Noles Sean O'Connor Angie Paine Aaron Portugal Jeffrey Powers Amy Price Kevin Pugh Margie Pyke David Radke Kim Ranft Jenny Ridgley Jeff Robins Ben Robinson Charles Raffel Katie Romanoff Nancy Roseberry Amy Rorris Christy Rowland Andy Ruben Sophomores 105 Brain Malley and Josh Howey work diligently on dissection. Biology teacher, Mike Logsdon, explains tough material to Michelle McGlinchy. Megan Ryan Becky Ryan Brad Salt Steve Sauer Doug Schottenstein Andy Schworm Vance Segre Lesley Selcer Andy Shafran Heather Shanahan Nicole Smalley Julie Solomon Jenny Stein Karen Steinfeld Michael Steve Eric Stewart Marni Switkin Adam Taylor Ginny Tennebaum Scott Thomas Chris Tsitouris 106 Sophomores ‘••'If '. ■ Katie Estes and Julie Kuss dig in to find out what frogs are. Jill Williams Jennifer Wolinetz Jeff Worly Ali Zidel Sophomores 107 Elise Tuckerman Mike Turack Andrew Thyer Megan Wagenbrenner Noa Walson Shelley Weisenberger Cassie Whitehead Biology A Touch of Life The dictionary defined biology as “the study of life.” Biology teacher, Dave Fey, said that cu- rious people seek an- swers and would make good scientists or biolo- gists. For example, he said, “When I put food in my mouth, I want to know why I get full. I like bi- ology because it explains why we feel the way we do sometimes.” Biology class intro- duced the sophomores to the world of frog dissec- tion and fruit flies. The students discovered that with each experiment, they learned a little bit more about why people behave the way they do. Lusanne Segre’ Stacy Abroms David Adamescu Amy Arbriest Joel Alpern Jason Amspaugh Amy Anderson Emily Aronowitz Jonathan Axelrod Robert Barger Bram Barough Gabe Bauchmann David Bauer Jenny Bauer Keimberly Bohner Paul Blakie Kelly Blanchard Ben Brisco Jason Bromberg Sarah Brommer Liz Brown Carl Brugger Steve Butterfield Kathryn Byrne Kevin Campbell Shari Canter Megan Carberry Laura Carver Ann Chandler 108 Frosh S i I i i Freshmen adjust “It can only get better.” It was the year of being at the bottom of the heap, the year notoriously known as the hardest transition, the year of be- ing known as “frosh,” the year of the freshmen. The strategic positioning of the freshmen hall, two flights up the torturous stairs, was enough to make any novice head back to the safety of jun- ior high. Yet the class of ’92 did not give up. Knowing “it can’t get any worse, only better,’’ made the year more bearable. Not long into the first year, freshmen were put to a test with the mag- azine sale fund-raiser. Trying to raise money for the prom, that seemed so far in the future, was not an easy task. But the class proved themselves to be overachievers by raising over $13,000, a new sale record for BHS. That should be some prom in ’91. As our freshman year comes to a close There is one thing that everyone knows, That one year’s down and there’s three to go We’re making memories and together we’ll grow. Shelia Maloney Cammie Harris knows that the best place to get a make-over is not in a salon, but in speech class. Kristen Clark Jason Clemons Amanda Coffman Brett Collins Erin Crabtree Joshua Crawford Jon Crooks Jennifer DeRousie Todd Douglas Josh Dritz Heather Dunlap Susan Durada Marna Earl Chris Elias Melissa Epstein Jason Ermine Stephanie Estes Chad Foreman Kristin Formo Jeremy Fox Matt Meyer Jeffrey Freidenberg Jason Freimark Debra Garek Jason Gillmon Blair Goff Mark Grossman Mike Gutter Frosh 109 Lab can prove to be an interesting part of Focus. Frosh Class Officers: Cammie Harris, Jenny Bauer, David Williard (not pictured. ws Cammie Harris Stephen Harris Angela Harris Sean Heddleson Jeremy Hershfield Mitch Hunt Walter Jackim Matt Joffe Darren Kamitzer Amanda Kane Debby Kanter Kim Kanter Caryn Kaplansky Phillip Katz Yuri Khidkel Josh Kirschenbaum James Kline Beth Klopfer Chulu Ko Chris Krisiewicz Susan Kucherski Gretchen Kyle Becky Leffler Daniel Leiner Joy Liefreund Andrew Lunsford Ellen Magaziner Chris Masoner Sean McCarrell Kristen McCarthy Becky McClintic Rachel McCue 110 Frosh What Was Your Favorite Speech? Nothing,” by Nathan Hess Kristin Formo — The one about racial tension in foreign coun- tries by Ayayi Fubara Amanda Kane — “The Making of the Chili Sundae,” by Jason Bromberg Josh Radnor — “I Was the Child of an Alien,” by Jason Brom- Shelia Maloney — The story of Alex Price’s Excellent Adven- ture Janna Silverglade — The poem written by a friend of Johanna Miller Bill Miller — “The Change of the Light Brigade,” by the whole class Sharon Moskowitz Jan Miller Bill Milner Erin Milner Jamie Millington Sheila Maloney Jody Moore Patrick Moriarty Melissa Morris Michael Mott Julie Muncy Jeff Nyhan Tracy Oklander Jason O'Koon Rich Osborn J.D. Pitzer Jason Pressman Alex Price Chad Price Erin Price Josh Radnor Neva Raffel Rich Ramey Karl Richter Katie Ridgley Mark Rutherford Jennie Scheinbach Dan Schottenstein Mike Schottenstein Robert Scott Dan Shanks Debbie Shell Janna Silverglade A can of shaving cream sits upon the frosh homecoming float. Frosh 111 DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS BHHHH Serving is one technique to be mastered. Steve Butterfield shows his learned volleyball form in his gym class. Penny Sinton Lisa Smith Tyra Snapp Maggie South Sara Spangler Keri Speciale Amanda Spillman Andrew Stern josh Stein Eliot Stem Jo-Ann Swihart Lisa Switkin Allison Talis Andrew Tappan james Taylor Diana Thum Josh Tirey Beth Truesdale Beth Truesdale wonders if having her eyes closed will help put the ball through the hoop. Steve Butterfield practices the correct form of shooting a basketball for Beth Hawthorne. Erin Crabtree tumbles gracefully around the gym. (inset) Katie Zettler Mike Tusberg Emily Unetic Quentine Vaugh Mike Vincent C.H. Waterman Jeff White Mindy White Kasey Welch Ron Williams David Willard Amanda Yang Meredith Zantello Rebecah Zaveloff Matthew Zeiger Page sponsored by the Zettler Family Freshmen 113 Girls tennis team wins States Doubles tournament Girls cross country goes to States for 4th time (C p J Golf team gets into State competition The new Lions Den S j 0 O ., fs Rowley 4th in the State CBL District Champs I Candid photos by Nicole Kotlan Blilfl Girls Cross Country Varsity: Front row; Imbal Aharoni, Nicole Kotlan, Krista Schwartz, Jen- nifer Hockenbery, Mindy Henry, Diane Row- ley, Amy Kaiser, Kristin Royhans. Back row; Coach Bill Hoyer, Lauri Cenci, Ali Zidel, Kris- tin Formo, Lisa Smith, Julie Solomon, Beth Truesdale, Jenny DeRousi, Becky Leffler, Coach Eric Acton. Coach Hoyer checks Laurie Cenci’s ankle be- fore a run. Mindy Henry (center top), Amy Kaiser and Jennifer Hockenbery (left) walk the course at Marysville. Kristin Rohyans finishes the first half of the State meet, (right) The Bexley Cross Country team had reason to smile at their banquet on November 6th, where Diane Rowley was named Most Valuable and Ali Zidel was named Most Improved. The team had been undefeated in dual meets, had won the CBL’s, and had lost to only two teams in invita- tionals. The team had easily won dis- tricts, advancing to the regional meet, where injuries and illness plagued the team. A stress fracture kept Jennifer Hockenbery from competing, and ill- ness restrained Laurie Cenci from fin- ishing the 3.1 mile race. However, thanks to Zidel and Lisa Smith, who became 4th and 5th runners respec- tively, the team edged Lakewood by six points to qualify for the state meet. November 5th, the day of the meet, was cold and rainy. Top ranked in- dividuals and teams in every division came in behind unknowns. The meet results were full of up sets due to the grueling weather. Led by Rowley’s fourth place finish, the Bexley team placed ninth in the meet. Rowley was named All-Ohio for the second consecutive year. She and Mindy Henry have both run in the State meet for four years for Bexley, the only team to qualify to the State for four consecutive years. Rowley and Inbal Aharoni were named All-District. Rowley was also named District Runner of the Year for the third year. Kristin Rohyans, Aharoni, and Row- ley were named First Team All- League. Cenci and Hockenbery were named second team. Jen Hockenbery Girls Cross Country 117 The boy’s cross country team ran over all kinds of terrain in the rain, heat, and cold on their way to a seven and three record. Leading the way were Rob Powell, Joe Humphrey, and Chulu Ko. Other varsity runners were Karl Richter, Tim James, and Ben Lasky. Occasional appearances on the varsity squad were turned in by Scott Huggins, Greg Ourada, Cyrille Megret, and Aaron Levenson. Co-captain Powell said, “We sur- prised most people with how well we did. After losing six of our top runners from last year, people wrote us off as a lost cause.” But the runners proved them wrong when they placed sixth at the CBL meet as well as at the district meet. Coach Bill Hoyer attributed the boy’s success to the excellent leader- ship of co-captains Powell and Lasky. “Without the leadership and hard work of Rob and Ben, the team would not have succeeded as well as they have. They made me proud to fight the adversity as they did.” Assistant coach Eric Acton said, “When a varsity runner wasn’t able to run, we would always have another runner to step up and take his place. That person would end up running better than he normally did.” The boys sent Powell to regionals; Humphrey missed going by one place. When asked what the highlight of the season was, Huggins commented, “We beat Academy by ten points. It is al- ways great to beat them, but when it is your senior year, the feeling is beyond words.” Aaron Levenson Boys Exceed Expectations RAIN, HEAT, AND COLD NO PROBLEM Varsity: Front row; Oren Hayon, Matthew Fos- ter, Walter Jackim, (ason Pressman, Carl Rich- ter, Chulu Ko, Matt Levenson. Second row; Ed Chuko, Brad Salt, Matt Heiney, Rob Levine, Rick Huggins, Stephen Mann, Doug Schotten- stein, Aaron Nathans, Ari Nadin. Back row; Coach Bill Hoyer, Scott Huggins, Greg Ourada, Chris Swanson, Ceryl Megret, Rob Powell, Nick Price, Tim James, Joe Humphrey, Ben Lasky, Aaron Levenson, Coach Eric Acton, 118 Boys Cross Country Boys Cross Country 119 Brad Salt and Ed Chuko come out of the woods at Jeffrey Mansion. Leading the pack is Rob Powell. Matt Heiney and Brad Salt run at Marysville, (left top) Tim James and Ben Lasky walk the Marysville course, (left center) Chulu checks his shoes, (bottom right) Coaches Eric Acton and Bill Hoyer check the course, (inset right) tV ijfcjfc WmrM ,, i £ m T4W; . J® lit m t . 9 - „ r ¥nt Page Sponsored by the Wilhite Family 120 Field Hockey Varsity: Front row; Jen Gurwin, Chandra Noles, Julie Wilson. Second row; Jenny Stradley, Kelly Katcher, Natalie Celeste, Shannon Straub, Erika Wilhite, Liz Bell, Abra Fisher, Ass’t Coach Dee Kories. Back row; Coach Cathy Miller, Haley Col- lin, Beth Fisher, Jenny Ridgley, Chelsea Kaufman, Megan Noles, Amy Cohen. Reserves: Front row; Lisa Meuse, Julie Moore. Second row; Meredith Zantello, Kristin McCar- thy, Amy Rohris, Arlin Derstneuch, Erin Fresh- water, Amanda Kaufman, Caryn Kaplonsky, Car- rie Kramer. Backrow; Coach Cathy Miller, Cheryl Bailey, Rebecca Zaveloff, Kara Hardesty, Katie Ridgley, Kim Canter, Liz Brown, Ass’t Coach Dee Kories. Julie Wilson, Erika Wilhite, Amy Cohen, and Natalie Celeste try to keep the ball from reaching the goal as Worthington takes a shot on goal, (top) •age Sponsored by Helen Stradley Field Hockey 121 The 1988-1989 field hockey team had two goals this season, to beat C.S.G. and to do well in the state tournament. The field hockey players kept these goals in the backs of their minds everyday start- ing with two-a-day practices in August. At each session the girls ran long dis- tance and sprints, and learned game strategies and stick and ball control. The girls had the determination and will to stick through the hot and long practices. The field hockey team knew that with committment and hard work, the season would be a success. The 1988-89 field hockey season was especially important to the ten seniors on the team. The seniors were known as the “Terrible Ten.” The members of this group were Shannon Straub, Jenny Stradley, Chandra Noles, Jennifer Gurwin, Amy Cohen, Julie Wilson, Natalie Celeste, Liz Bell, Haley Collin, and Beth Fisher. Erika Wilhite led the league this year with 30 goals and set a new school record of 60 goals in three years. Abra Fisher and Jenny Ridgely contributed to the offense as well. Chel- sea Kauffman and Kelly Katcher were a part of the strong defense. The big game against C.S.G. finally came. This game was especially impor- tant to the seniors, who had never before defeated C.S.G. The Lady Lions tied the first game and lost the second. However, the field hockey team took “sweet” re- venge and knocked C.S.G. out of the state tournament with a 2-0 victory. In the state tournament, the team proved to be one of the strongest teams in the CBL. The girls were victorious over Watterson and C.S.G. The Lady Li- ons faced a tough Worthington team and ended an excellent season as district runner-up. The field hockey team ended their season 14-4-4. The seniors and the entire team have proven that hard work and dedication achieves goals. Jennifer Gurwin Dedication bring success Lions Upend Rival CSG in States Inexperienced was the best word to describe this year’s Bexley Lion foot- ball team. Having lost all-state running back Brent Johnson and many other starters to graduation, the new team was thin on returning starters. The of- fense seemed to have the edge with five starters from last year. The of- fensive line was anchored by veterans Seth Mitchell and Brad May with help from David Meckley, Mike Mascari, Matt Leiner, and Sean White. White remembered, “It took us a while to get going; but once we learned the offense, we were able to get the ball into the end zone.” Handling the ball for the Lion’s were Jerrod Hise, Brian Range, Michael Levin, Bill Grimes, and all- CBL receiver, Darryl Celler. The offense went with a new look this year, passing the ball for nearly 1000 yards. The defense also set their own style this year. The defense strug- gled in games, but nearly always toughened up in the second half. The Lion’s five returning starters on de- fense included Captains Tom O’Reilly and John Sauer. Also back were broth- ers John and Eron Ranft and Dave Cook. Dan Brody helped in the sack department; while Jon Paine and John Kilbourne helped the team with mul- tiple interceptions. The only hinder- ance to the defense was a plethora of academic ineligibilities. Coach Thane Hecox said, “Time and time again, stu- dents slacked off in the humework de- partment and got caught.” Overall, the team played in spurts, losing their first three, then winning three, but then losing their last four games. Brad May Lions Fall on Hard Times $ Lose Reign on CBL Front row; Eric Abroms, Grimes. May. Mitchell. Sauer, O'Reilly, Cook, Paine. Ranft. Second row; Kevin Millington, Brad Sokolov, Tony Bango, Range. Levin, Hise, Meckley, Brody, Celler. Third row; Matt Leukart, Rocky Vance, Ted Harkins, White, Ranft, Leiner. Chad Robins, Josh Shkolnik. Fourth row; Simon Stevens. Michael Steve, Chas McBrien, Kevin Pugh, Chris Cook, Chris Tsitouris, Seth Furrow, Eric Davis, Mark Backus. Fifth row; Joel Alpern, Chris Elias. Andrew Lunsford, Jan Miller. Patrick Moriarty, Mark Rutherford, Ron Williams. Todd Douglas. Back row; Hecox, Steve Podlasiak, Chris Maisenbacher, Mike Roark, Gary Stahley, Shawn Smith, Mel Watrous. Page Sponsored by Judy and Bob Mitchell 122 Football • . • • . l lJ •' f ' v ' • tr •«. ft k In a constant rainstorm, during the Homecoming game, Coach Thane Hecox sends in the play with offensive tackle, David Meckley. Darryl Celler, first team all CBL, and John Ranft lead the way upfield as Brian Range looks to get the offense up with good field position against the Marysville Monarchs. Seth Mitchell and Chris Tsitouris offer assistance to a fallen teammate, (left top) Defenders Chad Robins, Matt Leukart, Eron Ranft, John Kilbourne, and Dan Brody look to give Captains Tommy O’Reilly and John Sauer a hand after tackling a Canal Winchester Indian. Page Sponsored by Carol and Jay Shoor Football 123 State Doubles Champion, Shelby Cheses keeps her sweats on during a pre-match warm-up in late October. Inset: Alison Schlonsky sets up for a volley during a match enroute to the State Doubles Championship. Right center: Elixe Tuckerman sends the ball over the net for a clean ace at a tough CBL match. Right: Poised for the return of serve is Alison Schlonsky during a key state tournament match-up. Girls Tennis 124 Girls Win State Doubles Team Strong All-Around Reserves: Front row; Eileen Shell, Amy Gor- don, Beth Klopfer. Back row; Coach Marie Ridgeway, Debbie Shell, Betsy Kaufman, Debra Garek.Elise Tuckerman and Carey Mer- kle are all smiles before a home match against Dublin. Upper left: Varsity: Front row; Lyn Gramza, Carey Merkle, Alicia Cheses, Katie Weiss, Amy DeFusco. Back row; Coach G.J.Seckel, Ann Gramza, Alison Schlonsky, Shelby Cheses, Elise Tuckerman, Coach Spen- cer Alexander. The ultimate goal in girls’ high school tennis is to win the state cham- pionship, and in each class or status (A-AA.AAA) there are only three play- ers in the entire state who do so. Two out of those three this year were from Bexley High School, Shelby Cheses and Allison Schlonsky. Cheses and Schlonsky struggled in the semifinal, thus causing the rela- tively easy final victory over the Cus- sett sisters from Bloom Carroll to seem almost anticlimactic, with a score of 6- 0, 6-1. But, the final victory was still a dream come true for both, who were sadly disappointed last year when de- faulted from the sectional tournament due to confusion over the time of ar- rival. The controversy surrounding last year’s tournament drove them even more to win this year. “Allison and I were so angry last year we were speechless. I think winning the cham- pionship this year was the only way our dissappointment could possibly be forgotten,” Cheses stated. The season was also successful for another senior, Ann Gramza, who spent her regular season undefeated, her first loss occuring in the CBL tour- nament semifinals to a nationally ranked player from Buckeye Valley. Her only other loss was in the district tournament to the eventual consola- tion winner of the A-AA state sin- gles.When asked about her final re- cord of 23-2, Gramza said, “I’m really happy 1 got to end my high school tennis career this way. It gives me per- sonal satisfaction knowing that all of the time and hard work I invested in tennis paid off.” Two other successful seniors came away with undefeated doubles records until their last match. Lis McNealey and Amy DeFusco definitely proved themselves worthy of varsity posi- tions. They were two players always to be counted on for a victory. The two remaining doubles teams of Lyn Gramza and Katie Weiss and of Carey Merkel and Elise Tuckerman showed incredible improvement in team work and doubles strategy throughout the season. The team of Gramza-Weiss qualified for district doubles play. Girls Tennis 125 P'or the first time in 22 years, the Bexley golf team made it to the state tournament. Led by four seniors: Brian Klopfer, co-captain; Jamie Rodenfels, co-captain: Adam Roslovic; and Dana Bromberg, the team took second place in the districtand first in the region. Rodenfels commented on the season by saying. “Companionship was the reason for our success. Although we did have talent, we overcame most of our obstacles by sticking together.” This year, the team finished with a record of 69 and 17. According to Chris Workman, the team played the best in the big tournaments. “It seemed like the team wanted to win so badly that they played a couple of levels better than they did regularly.” The golf team finished second in the Bloom- Carrol Invitational and second in the Granville Invitational. In both of these tournaments, the team got edged out of first place by one of the state’s top teams, Granville. Although they finished eleventh out of the twelve teams in the state tour- nament — they were eleventh out of some 400 teams in the state. Roslovic said, “Even though we did not come through in the states, I feel that we have a lot to be proud of. We were just as good as any of the teams out there; but at the time, everybody on the team was not at their best. Next year the team will return an experienced Workman along with let- ter winners, Jeff Worly and Dude Wil- lard. As Coach Jerry Addy put it, ‘‘I hope that it is not another 22 years before we go for the states again.” Dana Bromberg Bexley Golf goes to States Seniors Lead the Way r Varsity Golf: Front row; Gabe Bowman, David Willard, Josh Stein, Jon Worly, Jeff Beitzel. Back row; Brian Klopfer, Chris Workman, Jamie Rodenfels, Dana Bromberg, Adam Ros- lovic, Coach Jerry Addy. The going is tough, finds Dana Bromberg, while he chips out of the bunker at OSU’s Scarlet Course. Workman overcame the rain and wind to par the hole. 126 Golf |amie Rodenfels keeps his head down, a must for golfers, as he lands his teel shot next to the hole at the State Golf Tournament. Adam Roslovic can only grin after leaving his par putt short on the Scarlet Course. Brian Klopfer follows through making sure he doesn’t land his tee short on Fremont Avenue in Upper Arlington, (left top) Making sure his teeshot stays out of the sand trap, Jamie Rodenfels looks on intently, (left center) Golf 127 128 Volleyball The team is all smiles after taking an early lead over Groveport. Lindsay Copp goes for a spike as setter Kim Ranft, Kathy Dressel and Laurie Schlueb g low. Kathy Dressel gets a high five as she subs in for Julie Wright, (right top) Julie Wright makes a save as she bumps the volleyball over the net. (right center) Team Excels Despite Odds “We were a good, young team.” Freshmen: Front row; Diane Thumb, Jamie Millington, Shari Canter, Coach Beth Haw- thorne. Back row; Mama Earl, Kelly Blan- chard, Sheila Malony, Cammy Harris, Carrie Speciale, (top left inset) Reserves: Front row; Debbie DeLuca, Michelle McGlinchy, Margie Pyke, Jennifer Heise. Back row; Coach Nial Davis, Megan Ryan, Amy Francisco, Mary Dunham, Carolyn Hoehne, Maggie Davis. Varsity: Front row; Kim Ranft, Lindsay Copp (tri-captain). Julie Wright. Lisa Fuhrman, Brit- ty Foote. Back row; Coach Nial Davis, Laurie Schlueb, Mindy Millard (tri-captain). Kathy Dressel (tri-captain), Jenny Stein, Kristina Schreller, Coach Vince Speciale. “Free ball! 1 got it, I got it! Set it up! Outside ready!” Such sounds would be heard by a spectator sitting in the stands during one of this year’s vol- leyball games, which were full of the communication, teamwork, and action of the 1988 Bexley Varsity Volleyball Team. According to Coach Vince Speciale, they came together the quickest of any of his teams and immediately played well together. These abilities led the girls to CBL and sectional champion- ships, ending the season with a 17-7 record. Only one senior, Co-captain Lindsay Copp, played on the team, joined by seven juniors and two sophomores. But the lack of older players didn’t hurt this year’s performance, despite many people’s reservations. Coach Speciale agreed, saying, “There is no question that we were a good, young team. Many of these players came from last year’s 17-1 reserve team, and they know how to win.” The volleyball team accomplished many goals; winning their opener, home opener, league opener, the CBL, and going farther in post-season than they did last year. A willingness to work hard and a togetherness on and off the court propelled the team to great distances, while their great op- timism was predicted to carry them even farther next year. Co-captain, Kathy Dressel summed the season up when she said, “I think that we had a really good season, worked really well together, and were extremely success- ful for such a young team. We would have liked to go farther in tourna- ments, but that will just make us work harder next year.” Laurie Schlueb Volleyball 129 With new coach, Stan Shulman, the Bexley Lion soccer squad expected a better season than ever. Shulman, originally of the Soviet Union, fired up the team with a vengeance. Shulman has played professionally in Italy and led many other teams to state tournaments. Tri-captains, Andy Robinson, Jon Elias, and Adam Robins, along with other experienced seniors, have helped the Lions to victory. Robinson and Robins powered the Lion defense while Elias was a key offensive and defensive player. In addition to these captains, there were many other seni- ors who performed beautifully. Chris Bauer stated, “The soccer team has had great potential but didn’t play up to par.” Leading scorer Derek Welch added, “We have the excellent training, but our record hasn’t shown our true ca- pabilities.” Bexley’s regular season record was eight wins and nine loses. Bexley en- tered the tournament with great en- thusiasm, but they suffered a disap- pointing first round loss to Big Walnut in a triple-sudden death overtime. After the season, Captain Robinson was elected most valuable player. Mark Tallis, Ben Robinson, and Derek Welch were elected most improved, while Shane Phillian, Derek Welch, and Jessee Oppenhiemer were named captains of the 1989 soccer team. Overall, the team was mildly dis- appointed with the year because they had expected to go further in the tour- nament. Robinson agreed, “I wish we would have won some of our closer games during the year to give us more confidence going into the tourna- ment.” In the end, slightly unpleased with their own performance, the team was happy with the abilities of its new coach. Keith Turnock Soccer Squad Improves Team Happy With New Coach Ryan Stevens gets psyched for some goal keep- ing by getting some skin before a CBL match- up at home. Varsity Soccer: Front row; Steve Polster, Adam Robbins, David Yenkin, Mark Talis, |on Elias, Chris Speciale, Chris Miller. Back row: Ben Robinson, Brian Bannon, Brad Nolan, Jason Goldberg, Chris Bauser, Dan Barr, Greg Rodenfels. ! 130 Soccer ,.,r.... 'i v TH. Soccer 131 There is nothing like a little pep talk before a CBL soccer game. Andy Robinson gives the ball a boot during a pregame warm-up before the game against Academy. A player is outnumbered while trying to head the ball to the likes of Ben Robinson and Ed Ziv. (left top) During post season play, Adam Robbins throws the ball, (left center) I Kelly Goldhardt, MVP, performs in competition. Amy Giller concentrates on perfecting her floor routine, (inset) Opposite. Amy Giller demonstrates a graceful floor routine. Jennifer Reed’s routine is sure to gain points for the team. 132 Gymnastics Gymnasts Develop Skills Giller is only senior age sponsored by the Gary Giller Family Kelly Goldhardt does floor exercise. Gymnas- tics Team: Kelly Goldhardt, Amy Giller, Liz Gill, Nicole Smalley, Kristin McCarthy, Jen- nifer Reed, Traci Oklander, Lauren Cohen. Lauren Cohen shows an innovative move of the beam. Amy Giller shows years of practice on the beam, (left) Youth and inexperience best de- scribed this year’s gymnastics team. It was not just the fact that Amy Giller was the only senior. The main prob- lem was that team lacked enough all around performance. Almost all of the underclasswomen worked to perfect just one or two of the four possible events. Giller, Kelly Goldhardt, and Laura Cohen were strong contributors in all four events while everybody else made their nominal contributions. Gil- ler was the most successful consid- ering her progress in the post-season although a sickness set her back. Fu- ture was the key word for this team, as only Giller was departing this year. Coach T.J. Wright stated, “If the girls keep at it during the off-season, we could be very successful as a team. All we need are some consistent all- around performers.” “It was tough be- ing the leader, but I’m glad I did it. I see a lot of potential for future years, ” mentioned Giller. Brad May Gymnastics 133 The 1988-89 Bexley wrestling team was in many respects a young team looking forward to a bright future. Having lost a state qualifier and two league placers, the Lions returned five lettermen from last year’s team. How- ever, a wrestling team consists of 13 weight classes; only ten were filled. Many of the spots had to be filled with less experienced wrestlers. Forfeiting three to four matches in every competition due to lack of wres- tlers made winning tough for the Lions. They did, however, hold their own on the mat, losing sometimes only to the 24 points being forfeited. The culmination of the season’s hard work came at the sectional qual- ifier for the state meet. Five Lion wres- tlers qualified for the district tourna- ment in Lexington. Steve Butterfield , Ted Harkins , Eron Ranft, Ben Lasky , and Chris Speciale all wrestled well at the sectional meet, but none could break through the district to make it to the states. With the conclusion of the season, the Lions’ wrestling squad lost two fine captains to graduation. Speciale and Lasky, both four year letter win- ners, will be greatly missed by their teammates. The returning nucleus, however, is enough to make Head Coach Vince Speciale look forward with optimism. Harkins and Ranft will lead next year’s team as co-captains. “Depending on the kids’ off-season training habits , we could have a very good season coming up,” Speciale said. “Next year’s teams shows an awful lot of potential if they continue to take wrestling seriously.” Steve Butterfield Small But Strong Five Wrestlers Reach Districts Wrestlers: Front row; Jason Pulse, Eron Ranft, Chris Speciale, Tony Bango, Ben Lasky, Ted Harkins. Second row; Axelrod, Chad Price, C.H. Waterman, Karl Richter, Michael Mott, Rich Jonas, Jason Snyder. Back row; Matt Meyer, Steve Butterfield, Dan Schottenstein, Aaron Axelrod, Charles Raffel, Bram Barouh, Coach Vince Speciale. Ben Lasky Shows his experience by forcing his opponent to the mat. (left outside) 134 Wrestling Wrestlers, Tony Bango, Chris Speciale, Ben Lasky, smile after a successful match. Eron Ranft concentrates on his next move against his opponents. Chris Speciale forces his opponent to the mat.(opposite right) Ted Harkins takes one to the face in a vigorous match, (opposite left) C.H. Waterman closes his eyes to figure out how he is going to pin his opponent. Wrestling 135 Page sponsored by the Page Family. 136 Boys and girls swimming. Swimmers finish the final touches before diving into the water for a win Matt Rutherford and Geoff Harris get excited for a swim meet. Swimmers give Cimi Barouh their times, (opposite center Katie Weiss waits for her next event, (opposite right) Swimmers show success Handful of seniors lead the way Swimming Team: Front row; Kate Folmar, Steve Page, Rebecca Foster, Maxie Gill, Cimi Barouh, Mark Grossman, Kasey Welch, Molly Wynne. Second row; Al Corn, Michael Steve, Geoff Harris, Terri Gunsorek, Julie Russel, Ra- chel McCue, Jason O’Koon, Steve Harris. Back row; Melanie Radnor, Kara James, Jennifer Gil- bert, Kristin Royhans, Katerine Weiss, Matt Rutherford, Chas McBrien, Josh Radnor, Liz Brown. Kristin Rohyans dives. Julie Russell swims. With the help of the underclassmen, the boys’ swim team had one of the best seasons of the past ten years. They completed the season with a 7-2 rec- ord. Ten of the fifteen members of the boy’s team were underclassmen. “With the number of swimmers we had, we could fill all swimming events,” Ross Tague stated. This was the first year that the boys’ team had as many swimmers as the girls’. The girls’ swim team was led by Kara James, who broke records in the 100 back and the 200. “With a fairly young team the year, with only three seniors, it was basi- cally a rebuilding year for the girls’ team,” Co-Captain Kristen Royans said. “We focused mainly on individ- ual events.” The boy’s had enough swimmers to swim individual events as well as re- lays. The 400 free relay consisting of Tague, Steve Page , Geoff Harris , and Chas McBrien , placed seventh in the district meet. “This is an incredible feat, considering there are no divisions in swimming. We had to swim against large schools like Upper Arlington and Worthington,” Page commented. In the boy’s individual events, records were broken by both Page and Harris. Next year’s captains will be Harris and Matt Rutherford for the boys and James and Rohyans for the girls. Page sponsored by Perry and Nancy Fisher. Girls and boys swimming 137 It was a winning season for the boys’ basketball team, who ended the year with a 19-4 record. The Lions had the leadership of only four seniors. These seniors, Seth Rogers, Adam Brandt, Dan Hinton, and Joel Fry were the heart and soul of the Lions. In the eyes of their peers, the seniors basically shaped the team. In the Tournament, the Lions had to come from behind to beat St. Charles and Whitehall. When the Lions came up to face the height of Teays Valley, they ended up on the losing side of the stitch. The tallest player, Fry, at 6'4 , couldn’t handle two men his size and one man taller. The rest of the Lions were 6'1 and under. The Lions had talent which stemmed from Brandt, Brian Range, Rogers, Fry, and Noah Jones. A hopeful sight for the Lions of the future was that almost all of next year’s team will be returning seniors, with only about four underclassmen. Hoopster successful again Brandt — All-State Varsity BasketbalhFront row; Ben Robinson, Noah Jones, Brian Range, Seth Rogers, David Gross, John Kilbourne. Back row; Coach Pat Beveridge, Shawn White, Joel Fry, Alex Ru- dolph, Layne Bauman, Adam Brandt, Danny Hinton. Reserves:Front row; Patrick Moriarty, Brian Bannon, Keary Ryan, Jeff Robins, Stephen Mann. Second row; Seth Hoffman, Brad Salt, James Howarth, Andrew Stern. Back row; Coach Jerry Addy, Chris Tsitorous, Mitch Hunt, Matt Ottenweller, Doug Schottenstein. Freshmen:Front row; Chris Masoner, Ron Wil- liams, David Williard, Mike Vincent. Back row; Josh Stein, Andrew Lunsford, J.D. Pitzer, Jason Pressman, Coach Dan Devine. Page sponsored by the Gary Rogers Family. 138 Boys Basketball Boys Basketball 139 ianny Hinton, Joel Fry, and Seth Rogers make an attempt for a rebound on a missed shot. Seth Rogers shoots another of his three pointers to push the Lions to victory. David Gross studies the opposing defense, (opposite center) % Adam Brandt drives to the hole against a relentless Grandview team, (opposite left) Brian Range grimaces as he passes the ball to a teammate, (opposite bottom) Page sponsored by the Brandt Family. Tony Powers swings the bat. Adam Brandt and fellow teammates get ready to take the field, (opposite page) Brian Weinstein makes contact with the ball. Page sponsored by Bob and Pat Hallet 142 Baseball Tournament High: Win over WJ Varsity Baseball: Front row; Josh Skolnik, John Ranft, Tony Powers, Jerrod Hise, Jeff Powers, Keary Ryan, Coach Jim Ryan. Back row; Coach Jim Tatman, Adam Brandt, David Gross, Jamie Rodenfels, Joel Fry, Simon Stevens, Keith Turnock, Mark Weiss. The Bexley baseball team’s record for the year did not reveal their true poetential. The team finished with a 4- 15 record. This included wins over Buckeye Valley, London, Grandview, and West Jefferson. The regular season was highlighted by the 2-0 victory over London. Jeff Powers and his brother Tony Powers combined to shut-out the Red Raiders. The high point of the tournament was the 12-7, nine inning win at West Jefferson. Tony Powers held the Rough Riders in check striking out fifteen batters. For the season, Jerrod Hise led the team in hitting with a .367 batting average. While Tony Powers led the team with a 2.74 earned run average. As a team the Lions earned a .254 bat- ting average. Coach Jim Tatman felt he had a good group of seniors to work with this year. As a whole, Tatman recalled, “The team was very compet- itive, yet didn’t make a lot of the breaks it needed to win.” Hise, Tony Powers, and Ron Williams, were all named second team all-CBL, while Jeff Powers was given honorable mention. With only five seniors gone, the team gained some valuable experience for the upcoming season. David Gross stated, “We’re losing a lot of pitchers this year, but hopefully the experience that was given to the younger players will help next year.” Emily Myers age sponsored by the Fry Family. Baseball 143 As fans sat watching the softball games, they heard the team shout, Believe!” in their huddle before tak- ing the field. Then a deeper voice yelled, “Okay girls, let’s play some de- fense!” The deeper voice belonged to Bryan Deal, Bexley’s new softball coach. He taught the team to mean it when they said, “believe.” Proving they did believe in them- selves, the softball team finished their season with a 7-7 record. The .500 sea- son brought Bexley out of their losing record slump from the past few years. The team also highlighted their season by beating league rival, Dublin, both home and away. New coach, Deal, had a lot to do with the success. Coming from an AAA school in Sydney, Ohio, where he coached his team to the state finals in the tournament, Deal faced a whole new challenge in Bexley. But with high expectations in mind, Deal en- thusiastically decided to begin by teaching the team the fundamentals. The girls worked from there and showed tremendous improvement in their batting and fielding throughout the season. Not only did this improvement lead to seven victories for the team, it brought respect to the program as well. Coach Deal explained, “No longer is the softball program at Bexley a laugh- ing matter. We have earned some re- spect in the league.” The groundwork was laid for even more improvement in the future. With the improvement, there is no doubt in the coach’s or the team’s minds that next year they will be able to compete for the CBL title. Laurie Schleub Softball Lions Learn to Believe “You can’t win every game,” says Laurie Schlueb, Kristin Lutz, and Lisa Gunsorek after congratulating West Jeff. Hoping for good luck, Coach Croyle gives the team a brief pep talk. 144 Softball Megan Ryan looks down to the 3rd base coach for her hitting instructions. The ump chalks up a run for Bexley as Brandy Goldberg crosses the plate. Letting go of the ball is ace pitcher Laurie Schleub during a tough CBL game All eyes are on the batter, Kristin Lutz, as it comes down to the last out. Mi Andy Grossman blows some wind as his partner Jason Bromberg gets ready to hit the bal over to their opponents. Co-captain Dana Bromberg is a house of fire after squashing his CBL opponent like a grape Giant killer Neil Glass follows through on a crosscourt winner to help secure a Bexley CB championship. Singles player, Kevin Seckel sets up early to assure a backhand winner during his triumpi over Watterson. Page sponsored by the May Family. 146 Boys Tennis Depth Leads to Netter’s Success sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Gary Seckel. Matt Golden gets five from Dana Bromberg after winning a point against AAA power Wat- terson. Spotting his opponent a game, Andrew Stern makes sure to concentrate on his backhand return. Last year five people qualified for the state tournament. Three of them were gone. So were two other seniors. For most seniors, this year would be one of rebuilding, but not for Bexley. Again, this year , five people qualified for states. Two people, Andrew Stern and Kevin Seckel , walked away with the A-AA state doubles championship. It was the first doubles title since 1983. Dana Bromberg and Neil Glass fin- ished fourth in the state, making a rareity of two teams from the same school making the final four. Matt Golden also qualified for the state tournament. The state tournament was not the only thing to mark Bexley’s success. Bexley suffered only two losses the whole year, one to perenial power- house Watterson and one to the OTCA state team champ, Upper Arlington. Both were 3-2 losses. Wins included victories over AAA schools, Cincin- natti Walnut Hills and St. Xavier. The highlight of the season was a 4-1 vic- tory over rival Columbus Academy, which vaulted the team to yet another CBL title. Seckel and Glass played mainly sin- gles all year, only losing four times combined. Dana and Jason Bromberg led the Lions in doubles. Golden and Stern worked in both singles and dou- bles. Also providing support were Brad May, Andy Grossman, Adam Snyder, John Bluth, and Doug Schot- tenstein. Boys Tennis 147 The 1989 track season was the wet- test one in many years. There were few meets where the Bexley runners were not met by thunder, lightning, snow, or hail as they ran around a soaked track. The bad weather made times fall slowly at the beginning of the season, but also allowed for quick and drastic improvement during the last meets when the weather finally cleared. However, the clouds returned for the state meet to leave Jenny Ridgely and Diane Rowley running in ankle deep water. Ridgely qualified in the 200 and 400 and gained fifth in the State 400. Rowley ran both the 1600 and 3200, and was chosen to run at the Mid-East Meet of Champions where she placed fifth in the mile. The team as a whole was young, with only four seniors. Faced with vir- tually no field event contestants, Coach Jeff Schneider simply lined up the entire team and taught each run- ner how to put a shot and throw a discus. Using similar techniques to find high jumpers and long jumpers, he soon had a full team to enter in meets. He believed that as the team got older, it would get stronger, although he lost at graduation hurdler, Chris- tiane Molliard, sprinter Christine Lee, and distance runners Jennifer Hock- enbery and Rowley. Jennifer Hockenbery Storms Rip through Season Girls Track Team: Front row; Diane Rowley, In- bal Aharoni, Amy Kaiser, Laurie Cenci, Christine Lee, Nicole Kotlan, Felice Abroms, Jenny Ridgely, Jennifer Hockenbery, Beth Truesdale. Back row; Coach Molly Wynne, Shawni Daniels, Christiane Mollard, Marna Earl, Rachel McQue, Kristin Rohyans, Shari Canter, Jenny De Rousie, Becky Leffler, Coach Jeff Schneider. 1600 relay team enters district finals. Putting the shot is Laurie Cenci. 148 Girls Track Diane Rowley, four year State competitor, gets a “little help from friend,” Tim James, (inset) Jenny Ridgely, fifth place in State 400M, runs 400 at Districts. (opposite top) Jenny Hockenbery races towards the hand-off as 3200 relay team member, Kristin Rohyans cheers. Inbal Aharoni gets her feet set at a meet at Academy against CSG. I ‘ Girls Track 149 150 Boys Track 400M runner, John Sauer, lines up at districts. Darryl Celler leaps high for long jump. (opposite page) Mike Mascari, hurdler and 400 M, catches his breath at districts. Tim James gets set for the first leg of 1600M relay. Dave Cook Goes to Regionals This year’s track season was as ex- citing as ever. With great sprinters, great distance runners, and great field events, the boys’ team ended with strong showings in the meets at the end of the season. John Ottersbach led the team in the field events. He had outstanding per- formances in the shot put and discus, as did Dave Cook, who qualified for the regionals in the discus. The dis- tance runners were led by tri-captain Rob Powell, Chulu Ko, and Karl Rich- ter. They all had great times in the 1600 and 3200 meter runs, as did Aar- on Levenson in his exciting 3200 meter race at Marysville. The sprinters were led by tri- captains Tim James and John Sauer, and by Stephen Mann, Chris Cook, and Cyril Megret. The 1600 meter relay team of James, Mann, Sauer, and C. Cook, was one of the best in the state, which provided much excitement for everyone. All four were extremely happy, as was Coach Steve Podlasiac, with their first place finish at the CBL meet. Next year’s captains, Ottersbach, Mann, and Chris Cook, are all looking forward to another great season and hope to see many people out on the track. Stephen Mann Boys Track Team: Front row; Tim James, Rob Powell, John Sauer. Second row; Darryl Celler, Aaron Levenson, John Ottersbach, Scott Hug- gins, Steve Mann, Chulu Ko. Back row; Coach Steve Podliasiak, Chad Forman, Chris Cook, Steve Polster, Mitch Hunt, Mike Mascari, Da- vid Cook, Carl Richter, Cyril Megret, Steve Sauer, Coach Eric Acton. Steve Mann passes baton to anchor, John Sauer, in 1600M relay. Chulu Ko passes one in 3200M run. Chris Tay- lor jumps. sponsored by Dale and Mary James. Boys Track 151 Cheerleaders Bottom picture facing page. Student Council: Front row; Emily Myers, Jeremy Fox, Steve Butterfield, Stacey Abroms, Jessica Korber. Sec- ond row; Julie Wright, Lindsay Copp, Sara Ribbler, Jennifer Gurwin, Michelle Levin, Brooke White, Megan Ryan. Back row; Chris Bauer, Carrie Kramer, Julie Kuss, Dave Gross, Adam Brandt, Sidney Elmer, Britty Foote. Clockwise from right. Varsity Cheerleaders: Front row; Michelle Merkle, Jodi Reinker. Sara Ribbler. Second row; Jenny Chorpen- ning, Emily Myers, Anita Wuellner. Back row; Carrie Dargusch. Reserve Cheerleaders: Front row; Shani Margolis. Shelby Kurtz. Second row; Amy Gordon, Jennifer Wolinetz, Carrie Cohen. Back row; Brooke White, Michele Levine. Escorting Mark Talis for winter homecoming is Amy Cohen. Frosh Cheerleaders: Front row; Catherine Byrne. Penny Sinton. Back row; Stacey Abroms, Sarah Brommer, Erin Crabtree, Tracey Oklander, Jenny Bauer. ____________________ Clockwise from top left. Senior Class Officers: Brad Sokolov, Mark Talis. Back row; Bill Grimes, Jeff Janis, Student Council Officers: Front row; Treas. — Seth E. Rogers, V.P. — Seth Mitchell Back row; Sec. — Steve Page. Pres. — Ross Tague. Homecoming Chairpersons: Emily Myers and Brooke White. Spirit Grows Encouraged By Student Groups Both Student Council and the cheerleaders worked hard to improve student life this year. The Student Council worked hard to establish a points system to encourage more participation from council members. Also, the council formed a student violations com- mittee to improve student-teacher relations. The cheerleaders began the year by improving spirit at the football games and forming the Lion's Den, a student cheering section at basketball games. The cheerleaders worked harder than ever this year to encourage spirit for all the Lion teams. Brooke White Student Council 155 156 Art and Drama Center picture facing page. The Good Doctor (cast and crew): Front row; Anita Wuellner. Second row; Steve Page. Pat Rice. Melanie Rad- nor, Elisa Silverglade, Jay Macke, Kevin Freeman. Back row; Marni Switkin, Jennifer Reed, Alison Tal- is, Adam Yenkin, Byron Miller, Christy Rowland, Jay Miner, Laura Carver, Jenny Leukart. Drama Club: Front row; Anita Wuellner, Rachel Wilson. Second row; John Lauer, Jenny Leukart, Pat Rice, Julie Eyen, Walter Jackim, Andy Schwalm, Katie Romanoff, Chrissy Long, Aaron Friedmark. Back row; Heather May, Brad Hersh, Chris Forman,Jeff Nyhan, Paul Blakie, Sheila Maloney, Jay Miner, Beth Truesdale, Kevin Free- man, Shinshuki Masuda, Aaron Freimark, Carolyn Hoene. Byron Miller. Jay Macke, and Oren Hayon try out for a part m thi Working intensely on her art project is Jodi Reinker. Jeff Feiertag congratulates Kevin Freeman after an excellent per formance. ........................... .y ...| t.« c;V. � o « % mfU. r Out of the Ordinary This year’s art club, led by the exceptional elected officers, broke from the norm to make art club ... a good time for all,” according to Mark Talis . The officers were Julie Friedman , president; Chris Miller , treasurer vice-president; Ed Ziv , corresponding secretary; and Jon Elias , record- ing secretary. Through their creative input, art club was transformed from a mundane place to merely get work done to an exciting atmosphere. This was accomplished through such activities as a costume contest during Halloween, a pizza night, and even a canned food drive. The high- light of the year, however, came early in the year when the officers sponsored a birthday party for Pete Cooper . The celebration was a hit that set a festive mood for the rest of the year. Chris Bauer Art and Drama 157 Art Club Art Club: Front row; Darryl Binsky, Josh Hara, Josh Klynn, Kelly Katcher, Erika Willhite, Jodi Reinker, Kristin Clark, Second row; Derek Welch, 5tacey Leeman, Carrie Cramer, Megan Carberry. Jessica Korber. Third •ow; Julie Friedman, Karen Usher, Kim Herndon, Ann Gramza, Andy tobinson, Matt Rutherford, Katerine Weiss, Angie Davis, Chad Forman, tyan Stevens, Erin Janis. Back row; Chris Miller, Jenny Leukart, Chris ipeciale, Jon Elias, Ed Ziv, Dan Barr, Brad Nolan, Steve Sauer, Chris tauer, Mark Talis, Bottom page facing. Bexleo. Front row; Alison Larrimer. Second row; Lorin Graef, Dana Bromberg, Jen- nifer Gurwin, Jon Elias, Amy Katz, Kelly Katcher, Chris Bauer. Third row; Laurie Schlueb, Janette Coo- per, Ross Tague, Kelly Turnock, Rachel Shapiro, Brad May. Back row; Seth Rogers, Keith Turnock, Brooke White, Eric Abroms, Seth Mitchell, Emily Myers, Jeff Janis. T ' r’l’-Tr' ’ : '-■ Lamplight Staff: Front row; Aaron Nathans, Brad Hersh, John Lauer, Carey Merkel, Jennifer Hockenbery, Inbal Aharoni, )oanna Brown. Sec- ond row; Denise Novak, Harriette Kraus, Carrie Dargusch, Shani Margolis, Amy Rorris, Andy Ruben, Kate Folmar, Shinsuke Masuda, Jeff Feiertag, Amy Kaiser, Marni Switkin, Mara Lieberman, Molly Hoey. Third row; Erika Willhite, Amy Price, Laurie Cenci, Jennifer Wolinetz, Katara Henry, Melissa Epstein. Daniel Levinson, Laura Carver, Leslie Selcer, Julie Even, Kelley Turnock. John Bach, Elisabeth Shyjka. Lisa Furhman. Back row; Maryann Ashleman. Carrie Cramer, Kevin Bohner, Kevin Freeman, Amy Nyhan, Beth Truesdale, Xali Katz, Sarah Ruffing, Carolyn Hoehne, Heather May, Ted Turell. 158 Publications Torch. Front row; Andy Ruben, Joanna Brown, Joel Fry, Anne Baker. Second row; Cimi Barough, Shani Margolis, Michele Levine. Third row; «Cate Folmar, Inbal Aharoni, Mark Weiss, Ed Chuko, John Bluth, Kerrin 1 (Tracy, Sara Evans, Andy Grossman, Bill Grimes. Back row; Dan Selcer, iflohn Blakie, John Sauer, Josh Kylnn, Eron Ranft, Chris Workman, Josh BeJara, Kevin Freeman. Read all about it! Staffs upgrade publications Bexley High School’s publications tried to im- prove their products through the use of technology, words, and creativeness. The Bexleo strove to put a memorable book to- gether which students could pick off their shelves at any time and “relive” their high school times. Lorin Graef, co-Editor-in-Chief, said, A main goal this year was to incorporate a computer in the design process.” Another goal was to improve the quality of the copy. Rachel Shapiro , Copy Editor, felt that, “The staff members have put more concern into writing copy.” The use of graphics such as shading, type style, and spot color also helped to make this year’s book a success. The Torch continued to produce a quality paper. Joanna Brown said, “With the use of the laser printer we sent the paper to the printer gradually. The Lamplight. Bexley’s literary magazine, had a goal to gather a variety of poems from different poets. Editor-in-chief, Jennifer Hockenbery said, “We have received lots of poems, a couple of songs, and some artwork.” She also felt that the magazine was gradually becoming more popular among the students. The determination and time put into the Bexlep. Torch, and Lamplight was evident in their end products. Kelley Turnock Publications 159 Foreign Language Club Officers. Shisuke Masuda, Jeff Janis, Rachel Shapiro, Andy Ruben. Peer Counselors: Front row; Kevin Freeman, Melanie Radnor, Anita Wuellner, Cimi Barough, Andy Robinson Erika Willhite, Stacy Leeman, Brian Herstig. Second row; Carey Merkel, Kate Folmar, Lauren Cohen, Kell} Blanchard, Cammy Harris, Mary Lane, Matt Meyer, Stacy Abroms, Kelly Katcher, Karen Herstig, Julie Solomon I hird row; Nicole Smalley, Jill Coleman, Laurie Hyzer, Rachel Clark, Megan Wagenbrenner, Jesse Oppenheimer Jenny Heise, Michele Levin, Jeanne Kohler, Terri Gunsorek. Back row; John Kilbourne, Ben Briscoe, Amy Nyhan. Julie Kuss, Derek Welch, Maryann Ashelman, Carolyn Hoehne, Mitch Hunt, Nick Price, Tony Powers, Mike Schottenstein, Carrie Cramer, Tracy Levine, Jennifer Haylor, Stephanie Falter. FHA. Front row; Angie Davis. Felice Abrams, Jane Malin, Katie Estes, Amy Gockenbach. Melanie Garner. Second row; Neva Raffel. Kelly Lantz, Cassie Whitehead. Ellen Magaziner. Back row; Shelley Weisenberger, Laurie Hyzer, Eric Davis, Pam Robbins, Susan Gold- berg. Activities Add to Learning Clubs that stemmed out of the classroom have always been popular at Bexley, by applying what was learned in class to fun activities. The Future Homemakers of America was a big hit this year with their 17 members. The officers and teachers worked to sponsor an aerobics class, a Children’s Hospital fundraiser, and monthly activities. After a slow start at the beginning of the year, the Foreign Language Club made a comeback in the spring with Foreign Language Week and a Mexican celebration. Clubs 161 A HA Officers: Front row; Felice Abrams, Jeff Robins, Amy Gockenbach. ack row; Erin Freshmwqter, Kara Hardesty, Katie Estes, Jane Malin. (top) hodena Masys observes students, (center) HA officers direct plans. aria Hibbler and Dede Harvey are about to call a peer counselor for dvice. (top right) Classroom Clubs Lab Assistant,: Front row: Amy Giller, Jennifer Gurwin. Julie Moore Abra Fisher. Sara Ribbler, Nicole Simpson, Aaron Freimark. Second row; Tony Powers, Lindsay Copp. Liz Bell. lulie Wright, Julie Even, Jeff Powers. Back row; Seth Mitchell. Adam Brandt. Steve Polster, Chris Forman. Kathy Dressel, Inna Simkovsky. 162 Helpers Anita Wuellner helps Jennifer Gurwin, Mike Grobben, and Chris- tine Scott with Trig. Spencer Budros and Josh liara don't need help from anyone. Bottom facing page. Audiovisual Helpers: Front row; Amy Ander- son, John Bach, Brian Litton, Baron Moskovitz. Back row; Bob McKib- ben, David Andrian, Chris Thack- ery, Mike Grobben. Top. Math Tutors: Front row; Anita Wuellner, Paul Jones Back row; Britty ?oote, Ed Ziv, Julie Wilson, Brad May, Chris Forman, Geoff Harris, Brad dersh. Industrial Arts l,ab Assistants: Brad May, Sean Carney, Alex Santavicca. 'enter. Write Place Helpers: Noah Jones, Aaron Freimark, Jay Miner, Uhris Forman. Labbies Help Out Lab assistants have become a vital aid to the science, math, home-ec, and industrial arts de- partments. Assistant to Mike Logsdon , Seth Mitchell said, “Being a lab assistant definitely has its benefits. It’s a good alternative to study hall. I was able to get a lot more work done than I would in study hall. I also liked being able to help the teacher.” Logsdon added, “Labbies speed up the grading process and are available to help students in labs.” Labbies in all areas provided year-round aid to the teachers and students. They not only sped up the work-they enhanced the quality. Dana Bromberg Helpers 163 Page sponsored by Mary and Tom Andriar Band 164 Concert Band Woodwinds: Front row; Aaron Freimark, Katherine Byrne, Jenny Bauer, Chen Li Loon, Jenny Chorpenning, Anita Wuellner, Beth Truesdale. Second row; Jennifer Reed, Tina Penn, Kelly Lantz, Sarah Spangler, Jamie Millington, Jodie Reinker. Third row; Julie Russell, Tabi Gurevitz, Becky Leffler, Lisa Smith. Back row; Aaron Nathans, Lorin Graef, Chris Forman, Heather May, Amy Kaiser, Kristin Lutz, Christianne Mollard, Rebecca Foster. (top) Jazz Band Members: Lorin Graef and Seth Mitchell. Jay Macke, winner of senior music department cup, is “the Music Man.” Taking “time out” is Chris Forman. 1 Jazz Ensemble: Front row; Chad Forman, Kevin Freeman, Tracy Levine, Jay | Macke. Second row; Rebecca Foster, Oren Hayon, Andy Ruben. Back row; I Heather May, Charlie Custer, John, Steve Sweeney, John Lauer, Byron Miller, 1 Aaron Nathans. I Band Officers: Steve Page, Jay Macke, Tab Gurvitz, Jennifer Reed, John Lauer. ■ Concert Band Brass: Front row; Aaron Friemark, Andy Ruben, Oren Hayon, m Steve Page, Byron Miller, David Adamescu. Second row; Walter Jackim, John Lauer, Josh Tirey, Jay Macke, Jayme Rice, Chad Forman. Third row; Neil Glass, Paul Blakie, Paige Tirey, Rob Truex. Back row; Andrew Thyer, Jeff Schmidt, B David Andrian, Andrew Schworm, Steve Harris, Charlie Custer. Band Creates Spirit “We’re going to pump you up!” When the student body attended a sporting event, they expected to be pumped up (spiritually), and who better to help them get inspired than the BHS marching band. The band was led again this year by director Jeff Schneider. “The band was a real source of entertainment and it gets the fans going,” said Eron Ranft. David Meckley agreed, “When I hear the band it really gets me pumped up and even makes me play more aggressively at time .” The band was there for the fans’ entertainment, and it also created the opportunity for many fine musicians to display their talents in front of their fellow students and parents. It was almost like a big recital every time a football game, pep rally, or any spoting event rolled around. Keith Turnock Band 165 166 Orchestra (top opposite) Orchestra Officers: Front row; Brian Herstig, Pat Rice, Chas McBrien.' Back row; Sally Jane Mathias, Seth Mitchell, Eliza Howey. Orchestra members, Jay Macke and Matt Foster, take a break to experiment with another style of music. String Choirs: Front row; Sally Jane Mathias, J.D. Pitzer, Heather Reed, Sarah Brommer, Chrissy Long, Chas McBrien. Kevin Free- man, Amy Nyhan, Tony Thurn. Pat Rice, Kate Romanoff. Back row; Eliza Howey, Brian Herstig, Amanda Spellman, Seth Mitchell. Music is top priority at home too. Seth Rogers listens as ensemble wassailers walk through the halls over the holidays. Seth Mitchell, bass player, takes time out to try his luck at cards. Orchestra Strings: Front row; Liz Brown, Mindy White, Jennie De Rousie, Sarah Brommer, Michael Steve, Carl Richter, Tony Thurn. Second row; Amanda Spillman, Matt Foster, Heather Reed, Pat Rice, Baron Moskovitz, Jeff Beitzel, Lisa Switkin, Rachel McQue. Third row; Matt Ottenweller, Amy Nyhan, Tracy Levine, Eliza Howe, Brian Herstig, J.D. Pitzer, Kevin Freeman, James Kline, Chrissy Long, Chad PRice. Back row; Shinsuke Masadu, Chris King, Chas McBrien, Seth Mitchell-Pres., Katie Romanoff, Mark Rutherford, Sally Mathias, Chen Li Loon. Orchestra Winds: Front row; Andy Ruben, Amy Kaiser, Heather May, Jenny Reed, Beth Truesdale, Becky Leffler, Byron Miller. Second row; Chad Forman, Rob Truex, Paige Tirey, Jay Macke, Jayme Rice, Kristin Lutz, Christiane Mollard, Steve Page. Back row; David Adrian, John Lauer, John Crooks, Andrew Thyer, Charlie Custer, Jeff Schmidt, Lorin Graef. Season of Surprises It was another great year for BHS’s orchestra. Under the fearless leadership of President Seth Mitchell, they faced the upcoming year and concert season with great hopes and expectations. Before school started in the fall, many orchestra members were already practicing their new music at band camp. It was a tremendous success. Melissa Allen had shown concern when she had first com- pared the ratio of graduated seniors to incoming freshmen, but said, “I always have confidence in my players.” The season opened successfully. Yet, as the year continued, the members noticed a little bulge in Allen’s profile. “Oh no, not again!” they said. In honor of the coming child and the special group of people that composed the orchestra this year, Allen decided not to go to state contest, but instead to have an all-district orchestra festival at BHS. The performance pleased parents and audience mem- bers alike. Orchestra 167 Steve Page listens to some real tunes. Darryl Celler, Dave Meckley, and Jay Macke practice their steps. Girls Choir: Front row; Getchen Kyle, Debbie Shell, Ali Talis, Beth Klopfer. Second row; Susan Feher, Sarah Brommer, Beth Truesdale, Cammy Harris, Sheila Maloney. Back row; Jenny Derousie, Laura Carver. 168 Choral Music Women’s Choir: Front row; Amy Gordon, Carrie Cohen, Julie Muncy, Neva Raffel Second row: Susan Feher. Marni Switkin, Megan Ryan. Jenny Stradlev. Julie Wright, Rachel Wilson. Back row; Julie Kuss. Christie Rowland. Mary Dunham. Eliza Howey. Kristin Rohyans. Kathy Dressel is enthusiastic during performance. Top. Symphonis Choir: Front row; Steve Butterfield, Angela Wheatley, Megan Murdock, Ben Briscoe. Second row; Debbie Goldberg, Nicole Nourclan, Jon Milenthal, Lisa Furhman, Erica Hayden. Third row; Charlie Custer, Tony THurn, Suzy Goldberg, Christine Schreller, Carrie Cramer, Susan Feher. Back row; Doug Schottenstein, Bernie Jude, Tim James, Paul Blakie. Ben Lasky, ensemble member, sings his lines as Chaucer’s “pardoner” in British literature. Ensemble: Front row; Carey Merkel, Keary Rvan, Stacey Chandler, Jay Macke, Darryl Celler, Ross Tague, Jennifer Reed, Ben Lasky, Erica Meister. Second row; Lisa Furhman, Megan Leukart, Pat Rice, Mara Lieberman, Debbie Katz, Amy Belcastro. Back row; Kevin Freeman, Steve Page, Sara Jane Mathias, David Meckley, Chris Workman, Kathy Dressel. Choir Voices Shine Right after school, the harmonic voices of mixed ensemble could be heard throughout the halls. From the enthusiastic new voices of the Freshman Choir to the developed strong voices of Symphonic Choir, Women’s Ensemble, and Mixed Ensemble, true singing talent was evident. David Meckley, a member of Mixed Ensemble, felt that the addition of dancing mixed with singing was a great success as they per- formed for various occasions. As this year’s choirs faded away, they left a per- manent note behind. Kelley Turnock Choral Music 169 IN the KNOW: Front row; Oren Hayon, Kate Folmar, Beth Trues- dale, Aaron Freimark, Matt Foster. Second row; Melissa Epstein, Jay Macke, Lorin Graef, Rob Lavinsky, Brad Hersh. Third row; Byron Mill- er, Aaron Levinson, Neil Glass, Bob Scott. Back row; Steve Mann, Adam Chandler, Yuri , John Lauer, Ben Trotter. ITK practices at lunch. John Lauer is asking Ari Nadin questions for the upcoming match. Clockwise from top. Library helpers: Megan Lowder, Heather Lunsford, Jason Wooten, Amy Gockenbach, Jack Coleman, Susan Goldberg. Oren Hayon and Byron Miller talk over ITK strategy. Office Workers: Front row; Julie Newman, Julie Soloman, Ginny Ten- nebaum, Heather Lunsford. Back row; Cheri Wasserstrom, Shauna Camp- bell, Erica Hayden, Rachel Wilson. ir ... i . hc t.tyV� «f TJWMIlf !« • ITK Experiences “Rebirth” The In-the-Know team experienced a “Renaissance” of sorts this year in several as- pects. Under the leadership of advisor Ben Trot- ter and Co-captains Jay Macke and Lorin Graef , problems such as practice scheduling were smoothed over to the point that practice was held nearly everyday at lunch. In addition, a flood of freshmen became part of tbe team and provided stiff competition for veterans of previous years. Such improvements were easily visible as the team had several television appearances and fared very well in league play. Lorin Graef Workers 171 Cassingham, Maryland, Montrose 77 Community businesses rt p ) Johnson’s and Wing’s Restaurants City Hall, Governor’s Mansion, Capital University S v y V' % Community 173 f 4060 EAST MAIN • COLUMBUS, OH • 231-3632 For all you’ve achieved... BancOhio comes through for you. BancOhio National Bank Member FDIC 1988 Banc Ohio National Bank A Member of National City Corporation David ). Hixon Manager AmeriTrust Company National Association Bexley Office 2651 E. Main Street Bexley, Ohio 43209 (614) 231-4371 America’s strongest big bank! ■_ ArrMnid is inna Ohio Of the country's 100 largest banks, AmeriTrust is first in the ratio of equity to assets. That's the kind of management that can make a real difference when you need a strong financial partner. ■ AmeriTrust. Cleveland, Ohio. 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Main Street 235-8677 Ben Lasky, Joe Humphrey, Brian Klopfer, Eric Abrams, Steve Polster, Tony Bango 184 5 ookLuck Seniors Johnson's Ice Cream fo Wl fiOfruMA, Mrs. Walter Kelly Michael Parrett Pamela Thompson A Abou-Antoun, Anwar 4 Abrams, Felice 96, 148, 160 Abroms, Eric34, 36, 122, 158 Abroms, Stacy 108, 154, 160 Acton, Coach Eric 117, 118, 141 Addy, Coach Jerry 90, 126, 138 Adrian, David 167 Aharoni, Imbal 117 Aharoni, Inbal 117, 148, 158, 159 Allen, Melissa 90 Almasanu, Benjamin 102 Alpern, Joel 122 Anderson, Amy 162 Anderson, Jim 90 Andrian, David 38, 162 Ashleman, Maryann 158, 160 Axelrod, Aaron 134 Axelrod, Jonathan 108 Index j- Bach, John Backus, Mark Bailey, Cheryl Bailey, Craig Baisden, Paul Baker, Anne Dillard 158, 162 122 121 90 90 38, 84, 159 Bango, Tony 4, 122, 134, 135 Bannon, Brian Barough, Cimi Barouh, Bram Barouh, Cimi Barr, Dan Barton, Shawn Batchev, Nelly Bauer, Chris Bauer, Jenny Bauer, John Bauman, Layne Beebe, Martha Beitzel, Jeff Belcastro, Amy Bell, Liz Bennett, Abby Bennett, Sharon Beveridge, Pat Binsky, Darryl Blakie, John Blakie, Paul 108, 156, 169 Blanchard, Kelly 129, 160 Bluth, John 96, 100, 159 Boehm, Laurie 35 Bohner, Kevin Borman, Sean Bosse, John Bowman, Casaundra Lee 35 Bowman, Gabe 126 Brandt, Adam 35, 138, 139, 154, 162 Briscoe, Ben 160, 169 Britt, Julie 35 Britt, Julie 52 Brody, Dan 122 Bromberg, Dana 41, 126, 158 Brommer, Sarah 154, 166, 167, 168 Brown, Joanna 158, 159 Brown, Liz 121, 137, 167 Budros, Spencer 79 Butterfield, Steve 108, 112, 113, 134, 154, 169 Byrne, Catherine c 35 61 Campbell, Shonna Campbell, Shonna Canter, Shari 129, 141, 148 Carberry, Matt 35 Carberry, Megan 157 Carney, Sean Carver, Laura 130 159, 160 134 137, 159, 160 130, 157 102 96 17, 130, 157, 158 154 46 138 35 126, 167 169 121, 162 35 90 79, 90, 138 157 159 35, 163 44, 156, 158, 168 Celeste, Natalie 46, 121 Celler, Darryl 49, 122, 151, 169 Cenci, Laurie 102, 117, 141, 148, 158 Chadnoff, Brad Chandler, Adam Chandler, Stacy Chappelle, Dean Chellis, Carolyn Cheses, Shelby Chorpenning, Jenny 6, 154 Chuko, Ed 118, 159 Clark, John 90 Clark, Kristin 109, 157 Clark, Kristen 109, 157 Davis, Eric Davis, Maggie Davy, Dennis Defuscon, Amy DeLuca, Debbie DeRousi, Jennifer 38 170 61, 169 90 96 41, 141 DeRousi, Jenny Derousie, Jenny Devine, Coach Dan Doh, Mary Douglas, Todd 122, 160 129 91 38 129 109, 117, 168 117 109, 168 138 91 122 I ( I w I WfK, Dressel, Kathy 7, 96, 97, 128, 141, 162, 169 Duemey, Erin 7 Dunham, Mary 129,168 Durschnitt, Arlin 121 Durschnitt, Arlyn 103, 121 nil 158 35, 81 90 Clark, Rachel 160 Cohen, Amy 121, 154 Cohen, Carrie 154, 168 Cohen, Lauren 133, 160 Coleman, Dorothy 91 Coleman, Jack 53, 171 Coleman, Jill 52, 56, 160 11, 121 102 122 122 7, 12, 158 Collin, Haley Connor, Peter Cook, Chris Cook, Dave Cooper, Janette Copp, Lindsay 4, 10, 11, 140, 141, 154, 162 Corn, Alan 91, 137 Crabtree, Erin 113, 154 Cramer, Carriel21, 154, 157, 158, 160, 169 Earl, Marna Elias, CHris Elias, Jon Elmer, Sidney Epstein, Melissa Estes, Katie Evans, Sara Eyen, Julie 109, 158, 107, 160, 57, 156, 158, 162 154 Crooks, John 167 F Gii Cm Got Custer, Charlie 167, 169 Falter, Stephanie 39, 160 Fausnaugh, Susan 39 Feher, Susan 91, 168, 169 I Feiertag, Jeff 2, 156, 158 1 Fey, David 92 J Fickle, Mary 91 Fisher, Abra 121, 162 Daniels, Shawni 148 Fisher, Beth 41, 121 Dargusch, Carrie 154, 158 Fisher, Erica 15 Davis, Angie 157, 160 Focht, Earl 91 Davis, Chris 102 Folmar, Kate 137, 158, 159, 160, Davis, Coach Nial 86, 129 170 Lb | Ci I Ci Cl 186 Physics — 40-41 Foote, Britty 100, 129, 141, 154, 163 Forman, Chad 157, 167 Forman, Chris 50, 156, 162, 163 Formo, Kristin 117 Foster, Matt 167, 170 Foster, Matthew 118 Foster, Rebecca 61, 137 Fox, Jeremy 154 Francisco, Amy 7, 103, 129, 141 Freeman, Kevin 97, 156, 158, 159, 160, 166, 167, 169 Freidenberg, Jeffrey 109 Freimark, Aaron 42, 156, 162, 163, 170 Freshwater, Erin 121, 161 Friedman, Julie 4, 11, 157 Friedmark, Aaron 156 Fry, Jean 91 Fry, Joel 60,138,139,159 Fubura, Aya 42 Fuhrman, Lisa 2, 129, 158, 169 Furhman, Lisa 158, 169 Furrow, Seth 122 G Gaiser, David 98 Garner, Melanie 160 Gatterdam, Lisa 91 Gilbert, Jennifer 137 Gill, Liz 133 Gill, Maxie 14, 137 Giller, Amy38, 132, 133, 162 Glass, Neil 102, 103, 170 Gockenbach, Amy 160, 171 Goldberg, Brandy 12 Goldberg, Debbie 169 Goldberg, Deborah 43 Goldberg, Jason 130 Goldberg, Nicole 97 Goldberg, Susan 43, 160, 169, 171 Goldberg, Suzy 169 Goldhardt, Kelly 132, 133 Gongaware, Jamie 78 Gordon, Amy 102, 105, 154, 168 Graef, Lorin 48, 81, 158, 167, 170 Gramza, Ann 43, 78, 157 Graves, Marlene 91 Greenberg, Carrie 43 Greenhill, Kip 92 Grimes, Bill 17, 122, 159 Grobben, Mike 52, 70, 162 Groben, Mike 52 Gross, Dave 154 Gross, David 138, 139, 154 Grossman, Andy 4, 159 Grossman, Mark 137 Gunsorek, Terri 137, 160 Gurevitz, Tabitha 97 Gurwin, Jen 121 Gurwin, Jennifer 121, 154, 158, 162 Gutter, Jeff 85 Gutter, Jeffrey 43 H Hamer, Kathleen 87 Hara, Josh 157, 159 Hardesty, Kara 102, 103, 121, 161 Harkins, Ted 122, 134, 135 Harris, Cammie 109, 110, 160, 168 Harris, Cammy 109, 110, 129, 160, 168 Harris, Geoff 136, 137, 163 Harris, Steve 137 Harvey, Dede 43 Hawthorne, Coach Beth 92, 129 Hayden, Erica 169, 171 Haylor, Jennifer 6, 160 Haylor, Jenny 6 Hayon, Oren 118, 156, 170 Hecox, Coach Thane 92, 122 Heiney, Matt 118 Heiny, Matt 98, 118 Heise, Jennifer 129 Heise, Jenny 141, 160 Henry, Katara 158 Henry, Mindy 41, 46, 117 Henshaw, Martha 92 Herndon, Kim 4, 157 Hersh, Brad 156, 158, 163, 170 Herstig, Brian 43, 160, 166, 167 Herstig, Karen 160 Hertzoff, Andrew 46 Hibbler, Karla 46 Hinton, Danny 138, 139 Hise, Jerrod 122 Hise, Rhonda 46 Hockenbery, Jennifer 41, 117, 148, 158 Hockenbery, Mary 92 Hoehne, Carolyn 129, 156, 158, 160 Hoey, Molly 92, 158 Hoffman, Seth 138 Hofner, Eric 47 Holley, Kay 92 Howarth, James 138 Howey, Eliza 104, 166, 168 Howey, Josh 106 Hoyer, Coach Bill 117, 118, 141 Huggins, Rick 118 Huggins, Scott 40, 118, 151 Humphrey, Joe 118 Hunt, Mitch 138, 160 Hyzer, Laurie 98, 160 James, Kara 96, 137 James, Tim 118,151,169 Janis, Erin 157 Janis, Jeff 41, 81, 158, 160 Jarrell, Carole 90, 92, 105 Jonas, Rich 134 Jones, Noah 5, 138, 163 Jones, Paul 56, 163 Jude, Bernie 47, 169 K Kaiser, Amy 48, 117, 148, 158, 167 Kamitzer, Darren 110 Kanter, Kim 121 Kaplonsky, Caryn 121 Katcher, Kelly 121, 157, 158, 160 Katz, Amy 47, 158 Katz, Debbie 47, 169 Katz, Xali 104, 158 Kaufman, Amanda 121 Kaufman, Chelsea 121 Kelly, Eddie 47 Kent, Matt 84 Kilbourne, John 98, 138, 160 King, Chris 104, 167 Klaiber, Keith 90, 92 Kline, James 110, 167 Klopfer, Beth 141, 168 Klopfer, Brian 126, 127 Klynn, Josh 157, 159 Ko, Chulu 118, 151 Kohler, Jeanne 160 Korber, Jessica 154, 157 Kotlan, Nicole 117, 148 Kramer, Carrie 121, 154 Kramer, Craig 92 Kraus, Harriette 93, 158 Kriska, Cheryl 93 Kurtz, Shelby 86, 154 Kuss, Julie 107, 154, 160, 168 Kyle, Getchen 168 L LaMuth, JoAnn 93 Lane, Mary 160 Larrimer, Alison 47,158 Lasky, Ben 41, 118, 134, 135, 169 Lauer, John 156, 158, 167, 170 Lavinsky, Rob 105, 170 Lee, Christine 50, 148 Leeman, Stacy 98, 157, 160 Leffler, Becky 117, 148, 167 Leiner, Matt 122 Leukart, Jennifer 45 Leukart, Jenny 45, 156, 157 Leukart, Matt 122 Leukart, Megan 169 Levenson, Aaron 49, 118, Activities — 152-169 L, 187 Music Man — 18-19 151 118 122 Levenson, Matt Levin, Michael Levin, Michele 6, 154, 160, 162 104, 118 160, 167 170 50 158 Levine, Rob Levine, Tracy Levinson, Aaron Levinson, Brent Levinson, Daniel Lieberman, Mara 64, 158, 169 Liefreund, Joy 110 Lightner, Matt 46 Litton, Brian 162 Litton, Robbie 51 McBrien, Chasl22, 137, 166, 167 McCarthy, Kristin 121, 133 McCue, Rachel 137, 167 McGlinchy, Michelle 106, 129, 141 McKibben, Bob 93, 162 McNealey, Anne Elizabeth 51 Meckley, David 50, 79, 122, 169 Megret, Cyril 118 Meister, Erica 5, 169 Mendelman, Adam 104, 105 Merkel, Carey 96, 158, 160, 169 Merkle, Michelle 154 Meuse, Lisa 121 Meyer, Matt 134, 160 Milenthal, Jon 169 Millard, Gene 93 Millard, Mindy 99, 141 Miller, Byron 156, 167, 170 Miller, Chris 41, 130, 157 Miller, Coach Cathy 121 Miller, Jan 111, 122 Miller, Joan 94 Millington, Jamie 129,141 Millington, Kevin 37, 122 Millington, Mike 54 Miner, James 44 Miner, Jay 156, 163 Minot, Jack 93 Mitchell, Seth 37, 122, 158, 162, 166 Nadin, Ari 118 Pugh, Kevin 122 Nathans, Aaron 118, 158 Pulse, Jason 134 Newman, Julie 171 Pyke, Margie 129, 141 Neymotin, Ita 105 Nichols, Barbara 94 Nolan, Brad 85, 130, 157 J Noles, Chandra 11, 36, 121 rv Noles, Megan 102, 121 Nourclan, Nicole 169 Novak, Denise 94, 158 Radnor, Josh 4, 108, 137 Nyhan, Amy 158, 160, 166, Radnor, Melanie 44, 45, 137, 167 156, 160 Nyhan, Jeff 156 Raffel, Charles 134 o Raffel, Neva Rainey, Sandy Ranft, Eron Ranft, John Ranft, Kim 168 94 122, 134, 135, 159 122 128, 129 O Koon, Jason 137 O Reilly, Tom 122 Oklander, Tracey 133, 154 Oppenheimer, Jesse 160 Oreski, Donna 94 Oser, Erin 55 Ottenweller, Matt 138, 167 Ottersbach, John 151 Ourada, Greg 118 P Range, Brian 98, 100, 122, 138, 139 Reed, Heather 166, 167 Reed, Jennifer 132, 133, 156, 169 Reed, Jenny 167 Reinker, Jodi 6, 36, 154, 156, 157 Ribbler, Sara 10, 154, 162 Rice, Jayme 55, 167 Rice, Pat 44, 156, 166, 167, 169 Richter, Carl 118, 134, 167 Ridgley, Jenny 121, 148 Ridgley, Katie 121 Roark, Mike 122 Logsdon, Mike 93,106 Modes, Sarah 52 Page, Steve45, 137, 156, 167, Robbins, Cece 94 Long, Chrissy 51, 156, 166, 167 Mollard, Christiane 37, 148, 169 Robbins, Pam 160 Loon, Chen Li 167 167 Paine, Jon 122 Roberts, Peter 58 Lowder, Megan 171 Montanaro, Judy 94 Penn, Tina 53 Robins, Adam 130, 131 Lunsford, Andrew 122, 138 Moore, Julie 121,162 Peters, Jennifer 55 Robins, Chad 122 Lunsford, Heather 104, 171 Moriarty, Patrick 122, 138 Pfaff, Sara 94 Robins, Jeff 138 Lupo, Billy 93 Moskovitz, Baron 162, 167 Robins, Missy 100 Lutz, Kristin 167 Robinson, Andv 17. 53. 131, M Macke, Jay 45, 79, 156, 167, 169, 170 Maisenbacher, Chris 122 Malin, Jane 99, 160, 161 Mally, Brian 106 Maloney, Sheila 156, 168 Malony, Sheila 129 Manley, Rebecca 93 Mann, Stephen 118 Mann, Steve 118, 138, 151, 170 Manring, Steve 51 Margolis, Shani 154, 158, 159 Mascari, Mike 51 Masoner, Chris 138 Masuda, Shinsuke 51, 156, 158 Masys, Rhodena 93 Mathias, Sara Jane 166, 167, 169 May, Brad 10, 122, 158, 163 May, Heather 41, 156, 158, 167 V People — 88-113 Mott, Erin 55 Mott, Michael 111, 134 Muncy, Julie 168 Murdock, Megan 99, 169 Myers, Emily 12, 154, 155, 158 N Pitzer, J D 138, Podlasiak, Steve Polster, Steve 4, Powell, Rob Powers, Jeff Powers, Tony Pressman, Jason Price, Alex Price, Amy PRice, Chad Price, Nick 57, 166, 167 122 130, 162 118, 151 2, 162 160, 162 118, 138 111 105, 158 134, 167 118, 160 157, 160 Robinson, Ben 105, 130, 131, 138 Robinson, Jan 94 Rodenfels, Greg 130 Rodenfels, Jamie 14, 57, 84, 126, 127 Rogers, Seth 17, 49, 60, 138, 139, 158 Rohyans, Kristin 117, 148, 168 Romanoff, Katie 156, 167 Rorris, Amy 121, 158 Roslovic, Adam 41, 126, 127 Rossman, Brad 58 Rowland, Christy 156, 168 Rowley, Diane 117, 148 Royhans, Kristin 117 Ruben, Andy 102, 158, 159, 160, 167 Rudolph, Alex 3, 138 Ruffing, Sara 59 Ruffing, Sarah 158 Russel, Julie 137 Rutherford, Mark 122, 167 Rutherford, Matt 136, 137, 157 188 Rutter, Ed 95 Stevens, Ryan 130, 157 Ryan, Jim 92, 94 Stevens, Simon 122 Ryan, Keary 96, 100, 138, 169 Stewart, Mitchell Stradley, Jenny 101 121, 168 Ryan, Megan 103, 106, 129, 141, 154, 168 Straub, Shannon Swanson, Chris Switkin, Lisa Switkin, Marni 156, 121 118 167 158, 168 Salt, Brad 118, 138 Santavicca, Alex 59, 163 Sauer, John 61, 122, 151, 159 Sauer, Steve 79, 157 Schick, Priscilla 95 Schlueb, Laurie 128, 129, 140, 141, 158 Schmidt, Jeff 167 Schneider, Jeff 95, 141, 148 Schottenstein, Ari 3 Schottenstein, Dan 134 Schottenstein, Doug 14, 118, 138, 169 Schottenstein, Mike 160 Schreller, Christine 169 Schreller, Kristina 129 Schulte, David 59 Schwalm, Andy 156 Schwalm, Loretta 93 Schwartz, Elizabeth 59 Schwarz, Krista 64, 117 Scott, Bob 170 Selcer, Dan 59, 89 Selcer, Lesley 106, 158 Selcer, Leslie 158 Shapiro, Rachel 56, 158, 160 Shell, Debbie 168 Shkolnik, Josh 100, 122 Shyjka, Elisabeth 158 Silverglade, Melisa 156 Simakovsky, Inna56, 61, 162 Simkovsky, Inna 162 Simpson, Nicole 96, 162 Sinton, Penny 112, 154 Smalley, Nicole 104, 133, 160 Smith, Dan 59 85 Smith, Lisa 117 Smith, R G 95, 99 Smith, Shawn 122 Smith-Estapa, Deidra 34 Snyder, Jason 134 Sokolov, Brad 122 Solomon, Julie 117, 160, 171 Spangler, Melissa 59 Speciale, Chrisl30, 134, 135, 157 Speciale, Coach Vince 95, 129, 134 Speciale, Keri 129, 141 Spellman, Amanda 166 Stahley, Gary 122 Stein, Jenny 129, 141 Stein, Josh 126, 138 Stern, Andrew 112, 138 Steve, Michael 106, 122, 137, 167 Tague, Ross 62, 158, 169 Talis, Ali 168 Talis, Alison 156, 168 Talis, Mark 13, 17, 34, 49, 130, 154, 157 Tatman, James 95 Taylor, Chris 62 Taylor, James 112 Tennebaum, Ginny 171 Thackery, Chris 7, 162 Thumb, Diane 129 THurn, Tony 166, 167, 169 Thyer, Andrew 167 Tirey, Paige 62, 167 Tracy, Kerrin 159 Trotter, Ben 95, 170 Truesdale, Beth 113, 117, 156, 158, 167, 168, 170 Truex, Rob 7, 167 Tsitouris, Chris 122, 138 Tuckerman, Elise 107 Turell, Ted 158 Turnock, Keith 158 Turnock, Kelley 64, 158 Tusberg, Mike 113 Tusberg, Steve 63 Academics — 70-87 Williard, David 110, 126, 138 Wilson, Julie 11, 57, 121, 163 Wilson, Rachel 63, 156, 168, 171 Wolinetz, Jennifer 154, 158 Wooten, Jason 63, 171 Workman, Chris 89, 96, 101, 126, 159, 169 Seniors — 32-69 Usher, Karen 157 Usher, Karyn 63 V Vance, Rocky 122 Vincent, Mike 138 Vitak, Carolyn 95 w Wagenbrenner, Megan 160 Waitzman, Marc 63 Walson, Judd 53 Walson, Noa 102 Walson, Noah 102 Wasserstrom, Cheri 171 Wasserstron, Cheri 63 Waterman, C H 134, 135 Watrous, Mel 2, 122 Weaver, Karen 63 Weinstein, Brian 101 Weisenberger, Shelley 160 Weiss, Chris 63 Weiss, Katerine 137, 157 Weiss, Katie 41, 157 Weiss, Mark 159 Welch, Derek 157, 160 Welch, Kasey 113, 137 Wheatley, Angela 169 White, Brooke 154, 155, 158 White, Mindy 167 White, Shawn 3, 122, 138 Wilhite, Erika 121 Willhite, Erika 78, 121, 157, 158, 160 Williams, Jill 107 Williams, Ron 122, 138 Worly, Jon 126 Wright, Julie 100, 128, 129, 154, 162, 168 Wuellner, Anita 41, 44, 45, 156, 160, 163 Wynne, Coach Molly 137, 148 Y Yenkin, Adam 44, 62,156 Yenkin, David 130 Young, Isobel 91, 95 z Zantello, Meredith 121 Zaveloff, Rebecca 121 Zettler, Katie 113 Zidel, Ali 117, 141 Zidonis, Peg 95 Ziv, Ed 60, 131, 157 189 Tina Heddleson and Christine Lee find their math worksheet to be a|i stressful endeavor. 190 Closing And the Beat Goes on As one beat ends, another begins. As this year comes to an end, a new year will begin. All of us will move into 1990. Some of us will begin a new insightful year of high school, while others will move out of high school to begin a new phase of life. Whether we want to move on or not, all of us must move on to grow. As this year comes to a close, it is important to reflect on what we have learned. Everyone has learned something new which will affect day-to-day life. Yet it is important to remember those who helped us to reach those new horizons. Not only should we evaluate what we have learned as individuals, but what we have learned as a group. Most of our time is spent living and working with others. By doing so we realize how each of us pos- sesses a uniqueness which becomes an important fac- tor in an interesting and productive group. Hopefully, what we have learned from experiencing a new year will have a positive effect on our lives. So as we move into a new decade, which insures many changes for each of us, we must look to the future with an open mind. The year 1989 has made its mark on us as will many other years to come. So in closing, it’s important to remember that as one beat ends .. . another begins . . . Kelley Turnock Jennifer Gilbert and Kara James share a lighthearted moment while studying for their final exams. (inset) Missy Robbins enjoys a relaxing schoolday. Darryl Celler, Jack Coleman, and Sean Borman take time out from their vigorous academic schedule. Saluting Mr. Davis, Mike Vincent and Robert Barger display undying loyalty to Bexley’s staff. Against Mr. Greenhill’s orders, Kelly Katcher sits in the windowsill en- joying Shakespeare. Closing 191 The 53rd edition of the Bexleo was printed in offset lithography on 80 pound paper by Taylor Publishing Company, Dallas, Texas. The Taylor Publishing Company representative was Wes Mirick. The account executive was Janey Garrison. All body copy and the principle headlines were set in Ballardvale. The cover was stamped with a foil design. Senior portraits, homecoming, graduation, awards pictures, and posed activity shots were taken by Georgian Portraits. Students took all other pictures. „ All copy and layouts were performed by the 1989 Bexleo staff. All copy was typed utilizing Taylor Publishing Company s Typevision and Indexvision programs. Sports layout was constructed with Taylor Publishing Company’s Pagevision program. The staff utilized both envision and brownline proofs. Design of cover: Seth Mitchell Seniors: Editor and Designer: Kelley Turnock Sports: Editor: Brad May Designer: Laurie Schlueb Opening Closing Dividers: Kelley Turnock People: Editor and Designer: Kelly Katcher Activities: Editor: Seth Rogers Designer: Brad May Editors-in Chief ... Lorin Graef and Kelley Turnock Copy Editor . . . Rachel Shapiro Photography Editor ... Eric Abroms Photographers . . . Jeff Feiertag,Nicole Kotlan, Keith Turnock. Cartoonist ... Josh Klynn Student Life: Editor: Jeff Janis Designer: Janette Cooper Academics: Editor: Alison Larrimer Designer: Jennifer Gurwin Ads: Designer: Jeff Feiertag Advisor . .. Mary L. Hockenbery ltS ffiefVed the Sta‘US °f membershiPin QuiU and Scroll, The International Honorary Society of High School Journalists, for their 192 Colophon Page sponsored by G.E. Feiertag