Wayne High School - Sentry Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1976 volume:

jamtaiusxKttans Gc 977.202 F Wayne High S Sentr) Reflections of the past, the way life used to be; Reflections of the things I loved, the people that I ' ve come to know; Reflections of the times I spent, the familiar places I recall; Reflections toward what lies ahead, the future I will know {Reflections -Jantrv 6 routine (Lawne. vCwn zJcnool gjcc (£i c iejter zKoaa rorl U ayne, Zhubaaa. H P- ■M Reflections. . . The opening reveals the past characteristic of 1975-76 Mirrors. . . The seasons reflect events just as a mirror reproduces the details of an imager Summer. . .14 Winter. . . Fall. ... 18 Spring. . .oo Shadows. The index and ads create a shadow world where things are - symbolized but never seen Images. . The album reflects Gener- al faces and revives memories of the way we were Echos. . . The closing drifts from the corners of our minds to the far distance of the future like an echo reverberating the past ories flicker softly in my mind, d, hazy memories Of the way we used to be. ; that we once le laughter we had together, .. For the way we used to be. Days seemed so free and simple then, Or has time just erased our memories? r, If we could relive those carefree times, Would they be the same? Remembering can be wonderful but then, What ' s too difficult to remember, We simply exclude from our minds. So it ' s the good times we will recall, Whenever we recall, The way we used to be. Paraphrased from The Way We Were « en conquer initial challenge, form new tradition s TYPICAL AMERICAN SYMBOLS spanning the two hundred years reflect the sights, the sounds, and the attitudes of our thriving, free nation in 1 976. PERSONALITY BLENDS characterize Wayne as [rants came from Elmhurst, South Side, Cen- ■jkionga, Geyer, and Weiser park in 1971 i Wayne. ENERAl PORTRAIT presented by the Class ' ' tie General mascot played by Jeff to General traditions and boost ritof ' 76. n light of Wayne ' s fifth anniversary Gens realized man initial challenges which faced the first Generals. The basketball team brought unmatched pride, unity, and recognition to General Country. Just as basketball and Hoosier hysterial symbolized Indiana and baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet symbolized America, red and Columbia blue, the tune THE MINNESOTA ROUSER, and the title Wayne Gener- als stood for the FWCS structure on Winchester Road. The General portrait that presided over the gym, Jeff Dohner ' s debut as the General mascot, and the alma mater sung at the end of assemblies added more symbols and traditions to Wayne during ' 76. Immigrants symbolized America, the melting pot of the world, and Wayne too began as a melting pot of students from area schools in 1 971 . In ' 75-76 the trace of immi- grants lingered as Miami emmigrated Freshmen at the end of the first semester. The bicentennial celebrated America ' s Independence Day of July 4, 1 776, but Gens also celebrated Wayne ' s independence day. Like the tie between England and the Colonies that dissolved in 1 776, Wayne and Miami broke their ties with the inhabitance of the new junior high build- ing and gained independence in 1 976. P iP trapped In the middle of time N I -,.; VOTING MACHINES repi adulthood as many Senia barrier and exercise 1 A COUPLE paus etween two worlds signified Wayne ' s second year but the theme continued to typify Gens in ' 76. Behavior teetered between the innocence of childhood and the responsibilities of adulthood as peer, parent, and adult pressures inflicted Gens. Parents ' and the school ' s expectations often reinforced the c hildhood state. Absence excuses signed by parents, hall passes, confinement during lunch, and dance chaper- ones reflected attitudes toward students ' statuses. Cur- fews, groundings, and activity restrictions imposed by par- ents also enforced characteristics of childhood rather than adulthood. Characteristics associated with adulthood related to some Gens and hung just out of reach for others. During the sophomore year most Gens earned their right to the road as sixteen signaled a magical year and a driver ' s license seemed to be the ticket to adulthood. Seniors faced college, career, and often marriage preparations as graduation triggered adult responsibilities. The roles of consumer, employee, and voter served as go-betweens from childhood to adulthood. Sophomores and Freshmen experienced another type of intermediacy. Ties with Geyer and Miami teams and teachers frequently remained while reminiscence of junior high behavior and procedures complicated the transition to high school. The change from junior high to high school like the change from childhood to adulthood placed Gens between two worlds. PHOTOGRAPHER STEVE WILSON bridges the BBBBB IfflB l i MOBSTERS protect Kid Koe as publication staffers live a childhood fantasy during an k estead publications PARTIES stocked with beer, grass, and cigarettes --that Between Two Worlds — 7 SIDELINED GRIDMEN k coming action as defer scowls at a penalty during skunk. UNDEFEATED SPIKERS traveled to Indianapoli: for the second consecutive year to b volleyball competition with a 21-0 r forfeit. after night uue tr y to reach the orning unligfit rowth, like the metamorphosis ' in the third year, played an important role as sports, activities, and academics increased their programs. Sports captivated Gens as teams netted outstanding seasons. Gridmen posted their first winning season with a 5-4 slate as a fifth anniversary present while the spikers, with a 2 1 game winning streak, marched on to state for the second consecutive year. The racquetmen also added a flash to fall when they shattered their 2 1 game losing streak. The winter sports kept up the fall pace. The gymnastics team clinched their first sectional title as the tumblers swept the optional level. The boys ' basketball team dazzled the city with their fast breaks as they topped the Holiday Tourney to follow the example of the original Wayne quintet. Ranked seventh in the state at one time, the roundballers also chalked up their first sectional title and boosted hopes for state, but North Side burst the bubble by handing Wayne a three point loss in the final regional game. Although sports seemed to dominate General country, activities and academics also posted lists of accomplishments. The Bicentennial Committee represented Wayne ' s official participation in America ' s two hundredth birthday while War Games and the Amateur Radio Club also added to the club choices. Gens got into the act of forming courses as Astronomy hit the Science Department and starry-eyed Gens fille planetarium during the second semester, t Economics ' Chef class prepared guys for the inevita break from mom ' s home cooking while the Business Department introduced Notehand and Data Processina. The metamorphic process continued in General country a computer dictated underclass schedulings. Gens clung to their course choices but surrendered the order to the computer. I NOTEHAND CLASS boosted the Business ered a simplified Lel ure time help to eo e cfiool and job ten ion ens put it all together for a full student life. Dating played a vital part of that life but slipped into a rut as movies and pizzas seemed to provide the only entertainment in town. RETURN OF THE PINK PANTHER, DOG DAY AFTERNOON, and THE HIDING PLACE lit up cinema billboards. JAWS attacked the country in a wave of popularity as T-shirts and shark teeth jewelry hit the markets along with mood rings, pet rocks, and belly button barometers. Even T.V. programs had take-offs from JAWS. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE featured Land Shark, as a twist to the hit movie star. Detective stories BARRETT A, STARSKY AND HUTCH, and S.W.A.T. drew Gens to the T.V. as did MONTY PYTHON and RICH MAN POOR MAN. Welcome Back Kotter found its way into class rooms as potential Horshacks hassled teachers with squirming ooo, ooo, ooo ' s. Fashion as well as programming warranted change. Students with the wrinkled-look muslin clothes, painter pants, scarves, and push botton electronic watches roamed the halls of Wayne. Below the knee skirts, striped knee socks, and clogs toped the scene. Inflated prices forced Gems to work after school jobs. The price of a movie shot to $2.50-$3.75, and a large pizza nabbed $3.50 as a date on Saturday night blew a ten dollar bill. The minimum wage was boosted to $2.30 but the economy still pinched the wallets while even postage stamps zoomed to 1 34 . ATZ ' S ICE CREAM SHOPPE suppli, past time. ICE SKATING monopolizes sophoi le as she glides over the ice at :e Arena in preparation for an proaching performance. 1 — Putting It All Togethe JUNIOR LINDA BUSHEY pauses a moment to grueling afternoon of shoppina and strollina in Southtown Mall. SENIOR MARK PETERS steps nto the Mall to view ing a break from his part-tirr Richman ' s. SHAKEYS PIZZA provides a place for Wayne Gens on da e work schedule at meeting and eating tes or after sporting hamburgers. events as pizza triumphs over R we retrace me relive our live he bicentennial year proved to be a time of reflec- tions. Observing the past, analyzing the present, and con- templating the future dominated thinking. Restoring bits of our heritage became a major activity. Bicentennial Minute, A Moment in Fort Wayne ' s His- tory, and Hoosier Album hit the air waves and the Freedom Train chugged into town loaded with two hun- dred years of history. Exhibits featuring the Constitution, Hank Aaron ' s ball and bat used to hit number 71 5, the . dress Judy Garland wore in THE WIZARD OF OZ, and Kareem Abdul Jabbar ' s converse stocked the 25 red, white, and blue cars. Fort Wayne caught on to the idea of preserving the past with efforts to rebuild Fort Wayne, the Canal House, and the Diehm Museum while the Johnny Appleseed Festival revived early American crafts. Build- ings on the Landing fell with the wrecking ball as efforts to save the charred structures failed. Several projects to recreate the past reaked with the money-making odor of the present. Bicentennial slogans rocked the advertising world while red, white, and blue trinkets cluttered store shelves and even the coins to buy the items turned bicentennial. Some activities focused on the present. Steve Bates and crew captured a first place in the home-made division of the Raft Race during the Three Rivers Festival. A model congress sponsored by the Bicentennial Commission also added to the mood of the times. Reflecting toward the future slipped into ' 76. The metric system seeped into Gens ' worlds with Celsius temperature readings and highway kilometer signs. Fort Wayne ' s sister city relations with Takaoka, Japan and the Peabody Report recommending integration of elementary schools forecasted better human relations. The Alaskan pipeline further reflected toward the future as it guaranteed energy in Generals ' life-times. Shxmmtr mm. Reflections of summer Ripple through my mind. Hazy images of breezy summer evenings and sultry afternoons, Those times we shared together, Echo in my mind. . . ■-■ - — v--. ::- -.- . ' v ummer implied freedom for Gens. Three months without homework, teachers, or rigid desks meant time to earn money and time to spend it. General jobs ranged from cooks and clerks to massage parlor receptionists and baby sitters. Swimming, skiing, biking, and boating top- ped summer fun after work hours. Although Generals took a vacation, the world didn ' t rest. In the spirit of detente, U.S. and Russia combined for the July 1 5 Apollo-Soyuz rendezvous as the world looked on. The financial state of New york City also evoked world-wide attention as the giant city headed for bank- ruptcy. Although bicentennial quarters, half-dollars, and silver dollars didn ' t provide much help for New York, it represented the biggest coinage change in America and Gens pocketed the silver as anticipated collectors ' items. In the spirit of the bicentennial, congress restored Robert E. Lee ' s citizenship after nearly a one hundred year alien- ation period. In addition to world and national news earning head- lines, Fort Wayne news stories also netted front page cov- erage. The movie JAWS proved to be the top box-office seller in history and the song MR. JAWS swam to the top ten while radio and television broadcasted the summer heat with Celsius temperature readings. Gens took it easy on the conveyor belts of the Freedom Train but the seem- ingly endless line drew attack along with the train ' s per- sonnel. The Three Rivers Festival provided the summer highlight. A fourteen year old boy, however, shook the Festival as a drowning occurred for the first time in the Raft Race ' s seven year history. School in sioht Workshops dismiss; 4SJB%T , A £ Sentry 75 out; registration starts Gens may work, party and have fun in the sun after the 2:35 bell rings on the last day of school in June but school activities march on through the summer. E ager Gens at ' ended camps and workshops during the summer to improve skills and pursue personal interests. The Music Patrons financed juniors Jay Farlow and Cindy Grieder ' s week of jazz study at Ball State. Student Coun- cil president Bob Smith and Bicentennial Committee chairman Brian Marcus 7 attended the Student Leadership Institute at Bloomington. Under the direction of the Dynamic Cheerleading Association the reserve cheerleaders earned an award for the most original cheer at Anderson College while the varsity squad chose new uniforms in place of a week at camp. Publication people enjoyed little vacation as they completed SEN- TRY ' 75 on June 1 7 and immediately began work on both ' 75 and ' 76 publications. Editors-in-chief of the SENTRY and DISPATCH, Molly McConnell and Penny Mitchell, respectively, improved their journalistic skills at summer workshops. Molly journeyed to Texas and nabbed a beginning photography award and a second place for layouts while Penny traveled to Ball State and brought home one of three awards for outstanding accomplishment in news magazine. Both returned with fresh ideas for their new adviser Al Peters who also attended a work- shop with the new photographers at Franklin College. Participating in Youth For Understanding, the Norwegian exchange student Frederik Thorn arrived during the summer to spend his senior year at Wayne with the Rotruck family. Senior Debbie White and alumus Jo Palmer, with the assistance of Mrs. Barbara Thexton, painted the eight feet square portrait of a gen- eral, the 1 975 class gift to the school. Gens were in and out of Wayne all summer. Teeple Studios of Ken- dallville snaped senior portraits during the three months in unbearable heat, and, although the late distribution date for SENTRY ' 75 found many graduates in college, eager Gens filled the commons to inspect the books. Days later not-so-eager Gens trekked in for pre-registra- tion. (a) Senior racquetman Rick Shieferstein returns Sophomore Brad Lahmann ' s hard hit serve during one of many summer practice sessions led by tennis coach Everet Havens in preparation for the upcoming season. (b) Mrs. Jacqueline Foelber assists senior Royce Mason during one of the late- August pre-registration sessions while Mrs. Martha Houser fills out information forms for uneager returning Generals. (c) Jerry Lydy takes time out from his hectic summer vacation schedule to pose for his senior portrait while photographer Mr. Steven Teeple of Teeple Studios makes final technical adjustments. (d) Junior halfback Roosevelt Barnes barrells through enemy lines, attempting to avoid a Panther opponent ' s tackle as the Generals post their first SAC victory of the ' 75 season with a 27-6 triumph over the Snider Panthers. (e) Adding to memories of his tenure at Wayne, ' 75 graduate Pat Floyd joins in the meaningful exchange of signatures and other graffiti with juniors Bill Slusher and Dave Schnobel during the August distribution of SENTRY ' 75. Summer — 1 . IP«II V Reflections of fall Recreate those brisk autumn days; Times filled with hayrides, football games, and bonfires, Romping through piles of crackling leaves; Impressions of us together Shine within my mind. . . % ens reluctantly returned to the old grind as fall signaled the beginning of school. Cramming for tests and struggling with uncooperative lockers revived the feeling of school daze. Touch football, camping, and hunting also added to the air of fall. While Gens hit the books, national news hit the press. Assassination attempts and a crack up involving the armored limousine shook up President Gerald Ford and warranted banner headlines. Indiana ' s junior U.S. Sena- tor Birch Bayh announced his candidacy for the Demo- cratic presidential spot while 77 year old Supreme Court Justice Warren Douglas ' health forced him to resign his position. Following a 1 9 month search, FBI agents arrested newspaper heiress Patty Hearst in San Francisco. The Symbionese Liberation Army kidnap victim faced armed robbery charges. In addition to national events. Fort Wayne news gar- nered media attention. An outbreak of viral encephalitis inflicted the Fort Wayne area as several deaths were attributed to virus carrying mosquitos. Death also fol- lowed an arsonist ' s fire at the Sheraton Hotel. Efforts to save the crumbling Bash Building and Rose Marie Hotel failed and the nostalgic structures, charred by arson, tum- bled in light of Fort Wayne ' s 1 81 st birthday. City elec- tions revealed an upset victory for Republican candidate Robert Armstrong over incumbent Mayor Ivan Lebamoff. A five day Fort Wayne Educational Association strike interrupted Gen ' s classes as the teachers negotiated for a ten percent wage hike, smaller classes, and binding arbi- BONFIRES AND DRY CRACKLING LEAVES --• the scene as Gens head outdoors to spend last days of nice weather in the splendor of fall surroundings. THE MAIN HALL reflects the returning of C from a three month hiatus of recreation and books. HOMECOMING peaks the football 1661 First Bible printed 1794 Completion of the fort 1805 First importation of ice into the United States 1817 First insane asylum in America 1857 Central Park was laid out in America 1863 Roller skating was introduced in America 1867 Cigarettes began to appear in America 1876 First public street lighting installed in Cleve- land, Ohio 1924 The price of a Ford was $290 without self-starter 1928 Mickey Mouse became an overnight star 1939 Movie version of Cone With The Wind released 1952 Completion of the War Memorial Coliseum 1969 22 Willie Mays hit his 600th home run 1971 7 The first issue of the Dispatch 1971 23 Wayne ' s first football game vs. Central Catholic, the. Generals losing 13-6 1972 18 Wayne ' s first football victory vs. Pendleton Hieghts, 14-7. 1975 18 FBI captured Patricia Hearst fpdis start fall We will teach students to obey the law by questioning it! Wayne sees changes in its academic program. Injuns and Blazers Generally the same. I ■ ens vacationed for three days as the Fort Wayne Educational Association called a strike based on the issues of wages, class size, and binding arbitration. Wayne teachers main- tained their vigils at the Wayne parking lot and stood their ground during the mad football rush to hand out pamphlets to specta- tors of the Wayne vs. South game. Injuns and Blazers joined together under the direction of Sopho- more Class officers president Jeff Specht, vice-president Sue Mileff, and secretary-treasurer Marshall Springer. Forming the largest Sopho- more Class in Wayne ' s history they accepted the school ruling requir- ing one semester of Advanced Reading. 20 — September with false start Gens accepted the changes in homeroom procedures as segregated grade levels met on Mondays and Thursdays after second period for 20 minutes, thus shortening the irregular 65 minute third period. Form- ing the 30 alphabetized homerooms, administrators planned to strengthen student unity. Another change, ending each pep session with the concert choir leading students in the singing of the alma mater, brought many a General to his feet. The singing of the alma mater added another tradition to Wayne along with the introduction of the spirit stick presented to the class that demonstrates the most spirtit at pep sessions. Mrs. Helen Bunnell ' s first year Sewing class welcomed Mrs. Mildred Ellingwood, a member of the Settlers, a national historical society. Mrs. Ellingwood demonstrated the art of spinning wool into yarn with an old fashioned spinning wheel while she delighted the class with her folk tales. + (a) Showing interested students how it was done in the olden days, Historical Soci- ety member Mrs. Milldred Ellingwood demonstrates the piocess involved with twisting carded wool onto the whorl to Mrs. Helen Bunnell ' s Human Development class. (b) Prior to the dramatic march down Clinton Street, striking FWCS teachers attend a final pep rally at Saint Mary ' s Catholic Church, the site of many such assemblages throughout the three day work stoppage. (c) Two eager Gens discuss their future academic plans with a helpful Anderson Col- lege representative at one of the many displays put up by neighboring universities and colleges during Higher Education Night. (d) Well-known television characters Mickey Mouse, Snoopy, and Big Bird join in with striking Fort Wayne Community School teachers in a valiant effort to gain FWEA demands for larger salaries, smaller classes, and binding arbitration. RSON COLLEGE H TwSIpR rAMA?N. C r ley ' ' ltJ Sa Vetter D Sec ° nd L R °« Becky Konger; LeAnn Krach; Margie Hawk; Julie Konger; Cheryl Smith TREASURER LJmi ; c2fc I ' T ' mlV 9 ?™ (Third R ° w) M ° Ureen Clifford GENERALETTE SECRETARY: Ca d RA t Daima a n Ve R Marr ' MT EC R W J n ?2 TT H-SKS £% £ ffift £kc{S S Hoke J Ah R I h ° e; A? U ?£ e K ' tChen I FL f° BEARER; Sue ° iSt ' FLAG BEARER ' Sixth Row) Jim Shirley; Kolleen Hoke; Jan F ohr; Brant Johnson; Mark Summers; Mark McDanell; David Garrett. (Seventh Row) Cindy Grider- Bill Woman- Bu hev Cnd ; hT ' R 6; W ' , C K e e STS P ? S ° ' Way; Shei ' ° ' Ei 9 hfh Row) KathyWau t a d; Conn e ?h™ y ' ' F L Ha, L R ' , Ch L ard Sh ;? yer; Debb ' e Smethers - Be «i Mendenhall; Jackie Harper. (Ninth Row) Sara Gerig- Kurt BIoTaL K W J°h son; Sherman Williams Mark Makin. (Tenth Row) Brenda Marble; Kent Radenbeck; Ken Truman Blake Able; Kathy Surack; Mark Peters; V,cki Borne. (Eleventh Row) Ed DeRemer; Neal Bridgett; Brenda Bushey- Phil Stanzack ffi£a£k Geo M 9erWa i d ' ( ! elfth R ° W) , R ° n , DiCk; Mane5; l ° y No ™°° d ' - S ° Afc Sue SpNIers. (U Row) Jeff Strack; Greg Manes; Ray Konger; Randy Greenwalt, Ben Moore, Jim Dick. (Back Row) Jay Farlow- Greg White- sX Hambrock, GBEAREr! PP ° ' ' ' M] « ' GENERALETTE CO-CAPTaIn,: Marching Band, Twirlers, m 1 (8 U V 8 September — 21 Bon voyage Gens embark on n fall activities Wayne band makes you so very happy! The new graduation site makes seniors so very mad! Juniors are all wet! TT T ayne, host of the Marching Band Festival, led off the pro- A gram including eight local high schools with their rendition of THE SOUNDS OF YOUNG AMERICA. The Marching Band performed YOU MADE ME SO VERY HAPPY, featur- ing the twirlers and the pom pon girls in a special routine. The follow- ing day the band, twirlers, and pom pon girls performed for a crowd of spectators at the Johnny Appleseed Festival at City Utilities Park where historical displays captured the bicentennial theme. Seniors displayed mixed emotions over the announcement that the graduation site had been moved from the Wayne Stadium to the more impersonal Memorial Coliseum. With spring weather being so unpre- dictable, principal William Davis decided for the sake of everyone involved that the Coliseum would be the best choice, remembering how rain had forced the graduation ceremonies to be moved into the stuffy gym the previous year. Anyone who thought the Junior Class was all washed up would have agreed if they ' d passed the Phillips 66 gas station located on the corner of the Lower Huntington Road and Winchester Road during the Junior Class car wash. Raising money for the prom, recruited Gens brought in $59.00. Many students passed the after school hours as members of the var- ious clubs offered at Wayne. The FCA Huddle (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) sponsored by Mr. Kent Fishel promoted Christian fellowship in athletes at Wayne. Fregerspa, Wayne ' s foreign language club, began planning parties, fund raising projects, and cultural field trips for inguistic Gens. A new club initiated at Wayne was the Bicentennial Committee under the direction of chairman Brian Marcus and sponsor Mr. Charles Sheets. Their first project, the sale of bicentennial buttons, helped cap- ture the spirit of ' 76 while candy bars boosted their treasury. Soph- omore Jim Pierce designed the winning button in a contest sponsored by the Committee. (a) Juniors Cheryl Jones, Barb Zimmerman, and Kay Brown begin the first of the string of the Junior car washes at the Phillips 66 gas station on Winchester Road to raise money for the prom fund. (b) The General Store, a favorite hang-out for students before school and during the lunch mods, offers many necessities including pens, pencils, and a new attraction, sta- tionery. (c) Junior Lori Wilson acts as spokesman for the reserve cheerleaders at the Wayne vs. South pep session as they present to the school their trophy for the most original cheer won during a summer cheerleading camp. (d) Kerri O ' Riordan pauses in her weaving demonstration, one of the many early American crafts displayed at Fort Wayne ' s city-wide bicentennial project, the Johnny Appleseed Festival, at City Utilities Park. (e) Varsity cheerleader Jennifer Johnson presents the cheerleading offerings to the football team at the first pep session scheduled before the Wayne vs. South Side foot- ball game. 22 — September Boy ' s ' (Bottom Row) Stephen Williams, SOPHOMORE REPRESENTATIVE. (Second Row) Jerry Kunberger, JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE; Ron Winans, SENIOR REPRE- SENTATIVE, Jeff Specht, SOPHOMORE REPRESENTATIVE. (Top Row) Daryl Powers, JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE; Greg Cox, JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE; Tony Sorg, SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE; Choi Holtzberg, SOPHOMORE REPRE- SENTATIVE. (Not Pictured) Jimmie King, SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE, Mr. Tom Beerman, SPONSOR. (Bottom Row) Joi Wilhelm, JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE; Caryl Parlow, SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE; Annette Herber, JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE; Christy Rudny, SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE. (Top Row) Cathy Rudny, SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE; Kim Wilhelm, SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE; Mrs. Nancy Repp, SPONSOR; Cheryl Jones, JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE. (Not pictured) Rhonda Hey, SOPHOMORE REPRESENTATIVE. Girl ' s. September — 23 o Q. 00 When can their glory fade? the wild charge they made! All the world wondered. Honor the charge they made! Honor the Light Brigade, Noble six hundred! --Alfred, Lord Tennyson %tu„ ...new As school begins Wayne athletes charge into battle 24 — September m. Gridders end September with 2-3 record. Volleyball team wins its first eight matches. Crosscountry gives opponents a run for their money. Tennis team gets into a new raquet. Veteran backfield made up of Roosevelt Barnes, Al Rysman, Ron Rutledge, and Ronnie Hamilton turned the General foot- ball team around from perennial losers into one of the most powerful teams in the Fort Wayne area as gridders started the season two for two by easily downing their first two opponents. The Gens ' future looked promising as the Snider romp accounted for their first SAC victory of the season. The third game of the season found the Gens up against stiff Bruin competition. It looked as though the Generals would take the Bruins for a ride when heartbreak set in with only 51 seconds left in the game. The next two encounters also found the Gens with their guard down. Tough rushing and defense were the main elements as the Con- cordia Cadets handed Wayne their second defeat. In the next contest the South Side Archers scored a 21-6 victory over the Wayne Gener- als in a crucial SAC contest played at the Wayne Stadium. Off to a slow but sure start, the Wayne gridders ended September 1 -3 in SAC competition. Cheerleaders Varsity ■Reserve 4 (Bottom Row) Kay Nunn. (Second Row) Jennifer Johnson; Lisa Block, CAPTAIN; Sue (Bottom Row) Brenda Simon; Bernice Peppier. (Second Row) Karen Kruse; Lee Block. (Top Row) Carolyn Lockett. Goldner; Beth Stadler. (Top Row) Lori Wilson, CAPTAIN. 1 Starting practices in August, the girls ' volleyball team consisted of eight veteran players and eight rookies, five of which were Sopho- mores. Gen fans, somewhat reluctant to the young team, delighted in the eight straight wins the team chalked up. Seniors Becky Durtschi and Jenny Wolf, top spilers early in the season, along with setters Leigh Ludden and Sue Block became the backbone of the General offense. Bev Hansel and Mary Pasternak rounded out the General line-up in the early season. Sophomore Linda Stadler showed promise as a strong hitter. The cross country team ended the September schedule one up on opponents with a 10-9 record. Three sophomores, Rick Spencer, Mike Scott, and Mark Wilson, won varsity honors and kept pace with vet- eran runners. The team, 5-6 in city competition, set their sights on end- ing the season with a winning margin. Coach Nelson Detwiler ' s reserve team sagged behind the varsity to post a disappointing 3-16 September slate. (a) Diligently finishing the last leg of Wayne ' s cross country course, Junior harrier Jeff Finton contributes to still another victory for the Generals by out-running his Black- ford opponents. (b) Parent Night spectators anxiously scan the gridiron while waiting for a badly needed Big Blue touchdown to avert their first home defeat by a hustling Concordia Cadet team. (c) Senior spiker Becky Durtschi puts everything she has into a slam in a vain attempt to regain control of the match as the Knights of Bishop Luers hand the team their only loss of the season. (d) Junior holfback Roosevelt Barnes makes an extraordinary effort to gain further yardage against a strong Concordia defense after receiving key blocks by his General teammates. (e) Junior netman Doug Fogwell slams one of his powerful serves over the ropes to a hapless Muncie Central opponent while on his way to an individual victory as the team drops the match 5-2. September — 25 1695 Street cleaning introduced in New York 1804 First importation of bananas to the United States 1835 Samuel Morse invented the telegraph 1835 The Underground Railroad became well estab- lished in many states 1840 First photograph of the moon was taken by John William Draper 1863 Thanksgiving Day proclaimed a national holiday 1877 15 First electric light company was founded 1886 28 Statue of Liberty was unveiled and dedicated 1903 13 Boston defeated Pittsburgh 5-3 in the first World Series 1949 24 Permanent United Nations headquarters dedicat- ed in New York City 1971 Wayne ' s Media Center dedicated 1971 28 The gavel falls for the first meeting of the Wayne Student Council 1972 20 Wayne ' s first homecoming marked by a 28-22 victory over Heritage 1972 Sherry Dahn, Wayne: ' s first Homecoming Queen Fall concert Do not fold, spindle or crumble Mr. Baker. Basic Journalism hard pressed for things to do. Real people actually sighted in Wayne halls. Several Gens enjoyed time away from school as field trips dominated the October schedule. Gaining experience in the usage of business machines, Mr. Jack Baker ' s Data Process- ing class visited the Division of General and Technical studies on the I.U.P.U. campus. Mr. Al Peters ' Basic Journalism class attended a NEWS SENTINAL-JOURNAL GAZETTE sponsored luncheon in honor of National News Paper Week before touring the news paper build- ing. Spanish students from Wayne and other Indiana high schools gathered in the Embassy Theatre for a modern Spanish interpretation of Shakespeare ' s ROMEO AND JULIET. (U (J) beats tests Outsiders also invaded the halls ot Wayne. Mr. Steven Teeple deliv- ered senior portraits and returned the following week to snap under- classmen ' s pictures in the auditorium during history and P.E. classes. Josten ' s representative Gary Muncy introduced the new select-a-side ring at the Sophomore ' s class ring assembly. Shaken from their sec- ond and third period classes Gens rocked to a wide variety of music sprinkled with comedy during a concert presentation by FREE FARE, a touring group from St. Petersburg, Florida. The following night they performed a similiar concert, this one open to the public. Gens also took time out from their classes for testing. Sophomores puzzled over questions about everything from math to mechanics as the Armed Services ' test granted Gens the opportunity to discover hid- den vocational talents. Juniors, unable to escape the test scene, con- gregated in the tiered lecture room to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Tests (PSAT) which determined their eligibility for state schol- arships. ?( r, 3 (a) The traveling organization FREE FARE stopped at Wayne to entertain the Gener- als in the auditorium with electrifying, wall shaking music and fun-filled singing commer- cials about McDonalds, a favorite high school hang-out. (b) Congregated in the tiered lecture room Sophomores anxiously await important directions from the Armed Forces instructor to oid them in attaining the best possible scores which will affect scholarship chances. (c) In getting to the heart of journalism, sophomore Dan Hill and junior Gary LeMay find needed support on a large roll of unprinted paper while touring the Fort Wayne newspaper plant with fellow Basic Journalism classmates. (d) Professional photographer Mr. Steven Teeple and his assistant busily distribute long awaited senior proofs to anxious upperclassmen who stopped in the commons between periods or during classes. (e) During Mrs. Helen Bunnell ' s third period class, five talented Human Development students role-play the disadvantages as well as the advantages of alcohol consumption during a high-society social event. (f) Mr. Gary Muncy (alias the ring man ) is found to be very popular during the lunch mods while Generals gaze at the variety of styles and colors available in class ring selections. October — 27 E o O o Huiiieeoiiiiiifi spirit fjciicrsi tes Spirit is alive and well and living at Wayne. Memories don ' t just happen; the ' re made. The operation ' s a snap; it ' s the recovery that ' ll kill ya. s spirit is a fragile thing. It cannot be ordered from the ware- house as desks and tables, pencils and chalk can be. It cannot be adopted every five years as textbooks are. It is not a quan- tity but a quality, not doing any particular thing but the way in which all things are done. No one knows where spirit lives or what causes it to stop off at a particular school for a period of time. Some claim that a great and long tradition of excellence is the attraction. Others claim that it stops only where the athletic program is successful while still others say that a school, an entire school of students, teach- ers and administrators, must decide that living together for three years is worth doing well, that warm memories of one ' s high school years can last a lifetime. Though Wayne only existed for five years and the teams just started to roll, the people of Wayne themselves decided to make a home for spirit at Wayne. The week preceeding the Gen ' s mighty struggle with their homecoming foe, the Elmhurst Trojans, saw a flurry of both commercial and non-commercial activity. The halls bloomed with new life from the many Beat Elmhurst posters and various and sundry other colorful decorations. While the Sophomores added to the colorfulness of the event with their traditional mum sales and the Seniors Wayne Brigade attempted to comfort the crowd with their sale of stadium cushions, the Juniors astounded everyone by not only sell- ing tootsie rolls but balloons and links on a spirit chain as well. Each day of the MEMORIES ALIVE IN ' 75 homecoming week had a theme to focus the efforts of Generals toward a common goal. Mon- day ' s theme sock ' em and stomp ' em, caused many a Gen to wear mismatched shoes and garrishly colored sock combinations. Outland- ish hairstyles turned Tuesday into a hairdresser ' s nightmare, and clothes were turned inside out on turn ' em back Wednesday. Presi- dent Ford and Henry Kissinger visited Wayne ' s halls to boost the spirit of General Land as students dressed like famous Americans lending the week a bicentennial flavor with only Mr. John Sawyer coming as himself. The traditional red and blue was worn on Friday, topping off the resurgence of General spirit. Friday ' s pep session found Foxy Fox and Juvenile Jordan straining to remember exactly what they were being punished for as Silly Sawyer saved the day for all but Larry Pooley. Larry ' s per- formance as a Trojan having an operation to remove his yellow streak ended tragically with the premature folding of the operating table. (a) Intrepid reporter Lisa Block is shadowed by debonaire cameraman Bernice Pep- pier who team up as a very odd couple in search of that most elusive of all commodities; the spirited interew. (b) Adding their madness to the homecoming pep session, Seniors perform the deli- cate operation of removing the yellow streak from an Elmhurst Trojan, alias Larry Poo- ley, who had a great fall before making it to the recovery room. (c) Volunteers from the football team reluctantly help cheerleaders with a kissing skit but are relieved to find out that the bewitching kisses came from none other than their very own mothers. (d) As the homecoming theme proclaimed MEMORIES ALIVE IN ' 75 balloons, pos- ters, and streamers liven up the plain white walls down the school ' s main thoroughfare and infuse the school with spirit. (e) Senior Cindy Graves turns her wardrobe inside out and decorates her pockets with Wayne Brigade sponsored spirit buttons in hopes of simultaneously boosting sales and spirit as she invades the cafeteria. siimsliiiiij victory over Trojsins ;.Karo t it Tfeo t tanas i f CWN ♦Slop ! P-Session j IP-Sesji Homecoming Week: October — 29 W hysteria; fireworks victory ti W ft • J . [ emories Alive in ' 75 kicked off the fourth annual homecoming which featured balloons, fireworks, mums, and a beautiful queen. An air of excitement and spirit filled the atmosphere of the brisk October 11 even- ing while the big Red Blue gridmen challenged rival Elm- hurst before the alumni-packed crowd. The anticipated annual event finally arrived. Before the game sophomores greeted visitors and delivered large, white, football mums that had been ordered earlier in the week while Wayne Brigade members sold stadium cushions. But with coach Carl Mosser ' s big Red Blue determined to trample the Tro- jans the battle got underway. Five plays after Wayne gained possession of the ball fullback Ron Rutledge bulled his way to the end zone, but big Steve Wilson drew an off-side call that cancelled the TD. Gary Collins pounced on an Elmhurst fum- ble and fifty-six seconds later Roosey Barnes rambled ' home from 11 yards out to distinguish himself as the city ' s leading scorer. At the second stop Wayne boasted a 6-0 lead. Excitement rippled in the crowd as half-time interrupted the action-packed game. The hours of planning by the Homecoming Committee became reality as the marching band, majorettes, and pom pon girls launched the half-time festivities with Sounds of Young America. Excitement mounted as workers set up the billowy, blue coronation stand and unrolled the red carpet for the homecoming court of sophomores Denise Arend, Karen Kruse,. and Karen Curry; juniors Rhonda Fleck, Debbie Meyer, and Diane Lockett; and seniors Becky Durtschi, Viv Zwick, Molly McConnell, and Karen Bryant, who was unable to attend. The impressive half-time ceremony climaxed as 1974 homecoming queen Ann Boyle crowned the new queen, Becky Durtschi, with a roar of approval from the crowd. Balloons es- caped and with the diming of lights and the ahs of the crowd, spectacular fireworks exploded and echoed above the stadium to celebrate the evening ' s events. Wayne dominated the fina j half of the game. Quarterback Al Rysman rose to the occasion when he hit halfback Roosey Barnes with a picturesque touchdown pass that gave the Gen- erals an insurance tally to blank the Trojans 13-0. Many Gens piled into the commons after the game to cele- brate the Elmhurst victory. The Y-teen sponsored dance fea- tured the boogie of Choice. tor energetic fans and home-made cookies and Pepsi for famished Gens. TT (a) Dazzled by the romantic atmosphere of the commons seniors Laura Adams and Gay Merriman and their dates enjoy the music of Choice during the Y-teen sponsored homecoming dance. (b) Accompanied by a roar of approval from both the crowd and the court 1974 homecoming queen Ann Boyle crowns the new queen, Becky Durtschi, during the half-time coronation ceremony. (c) Accepting the crown and bouquet of roses traditionally presented to the queen, Becky Durtschi watches the brilliant fireworks burst- ing above the stadium. (d) Leading Gens in screaming charge! members of the marching band trumpet their support to the Red Blue battling rival Elmhurst to a 13-0 massacre on Wayne turf. (e) Junior Roosey Barnes distinguishes himself as the city ' s leading scorer by outracing two Trojans eleven yards for the first touchdown of the evening to light up the home scoreboard. (f) Cheerleaders, pom pon girls, and twirlers form a tunnel on the track while the alumni-packed crowd anticipates the football team ' s charge from the locker room. Homecoming October - 31 Final symphony  fl Season ends with , r 181 st anniversary The buck may stop, but not here at Wayne. Halloween a real scream for Gens. Latin Clubbers heave a mean stone. The never ending need for money found Gens perfecting sales pitches as the push was on to make a buck. Members of the SENTRY ' 76 staff, devoted to the often unrewarding task of selling yearbook ads, trudged through the city ' s business area while most students enjoying the first day of their three day vacation, slept in. Starting in October the General Store offered something new to students besides paper, pencils, and erasers. Colorful, personalized stationery, headed with anything from Old English lettering to one ' s own signature, became a new item along with Wayne Brigade spon- sored stadium cushions. Sacrificing lunch money, students supported members of the OEA (Office Educational Association) as they took to the halls selling candy for a mere pittance of $.50. Boys ' Intramural Sports wrapped up two tournaments as October drew to an end. Beating Greg Cox out in the final match, sophomore Choi Holtzburg captured the tennis championship and senior Steve Longstreet wrapped up the racketball tourney by again downing Greg Cox, a tough intramural competitor. The annual WMEE Campus Life sponsored Scream in the Dark became a test of bravery as students frequenting the place dared friends to do the same. The annual Halloween haunted house, located at the old Jefferson School, was opened to the public for ten days. In that time hundreds of Fort Wayne teenagers filtered through the spook house, paying the steep $1 .50 admission to test their nerves in the chill of the night. Interested students from throughout the Fort Wayne area congre- gated at Wayne to spend the afternoon discussing the upcoming Latin Club catapult contest taking place annually behind the Wayne teach- ers ' parking lot. Mrs. Nancy Mack and the Wayne Latin Club wel- comed representatives from area high schools who were not fortunate enough to have such an extensive program to the presentation given by members of the catapult group. The annual catapult contest high- lights the year for Wayne Latin Clubbers who captured the first place honors for three consecutive years. Several FWCS bands gathered at Freiman Square for the celebra- tion of Fort Wayne ' s 181st birthday. Each band, along with twirlers, pom pon girls, and color guards, performed various routines for the allottted 30 minutes as passers-by gawked at the rather unusual cele- bration. - r (a) During a gathering of several area high school bands to commemorate the city ' s 181st birthday at the downtown Freiman Park, veteran twirler Gay Merriman ' s exper- tise is mirrored by the fountain. (b) Powerhouse quarterback Karen Imbody charges through the lines for the Jivin ' Juniors as upperclass foes rush to intercept her during the annual Powderpuff football game, postponed almost a week due to adverse weather. (c) To enlarge the diminished prom fund, enthused juniors Cheryl Jones and Diane Parlow vigorously sc rub down one of the many vehicles that patronied the car wash at the Phillips 66 station on Winchester Road. If Bottom Row) Darnell Smith; Dawn Springer, VICE-PRESIDENT; Darlene Bratmueller; Christy Rudny, TREASURER; Kathy Saalfrank; Carmen King; Mary Miller; Janet Krone. (Top Row) Tammy Springer; Gretchen Schneider; Brenda Marble, PRESIDENT; Kathy McCaustland, SECRETARY; Cheryl Bostwick; Mrs. Rosalie Guillot, SPONSOR. (Bottom Row) Julie Briner, HOMECOMING CHAIRMAN; Jody Kwatnez, CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES; Cindy Graves, WAYNE BRIGADE; Lorri Lahman, SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT; Becky Durtschi, SENIOR PRESIDENT; Chris Keck, SECRETARY; Bob Smith, PRESIDENT; Tim Ankenbruck, VICE-PRESIDENT; Kirk Morey, JUNIOR PRESIDENT; Barb Zimmerman, JUNIOR SECRETARY; Brian Marcus, Kathy Hamilton, Erin Smith, MINI COURSE; Jeff Specht, SOPHOMORE PRESIDENT; Sue Mileff, SOPHOMORE VICE-PRESIDENT; Marshall Springer, SOPHOMORE SECRETARY. (Second Row) Mr. Robert Leiman, SPONSOR; Linda Simon; Brenda Simon; Debbie Meyer; Janet Wuebbenhorst; Lee Goldner; Pam McDonald; Rhomda Fleck; Sue Block; Mike Ankenbruck; Vivian Zwick; Barb Sprunger; Kathy McCaustland; Julie Shirey; Cheryl Smith; Tom Hunkler; Francine Harvell; Michelle Weeks; Ray Konger; Debbi Escobedo; Brent Berger; Larry Pooley; Mr. Mark Seele; SPONSOR. (Third Row) Bob Levy; Kathy Flanigan; Sharon Nichols; Larry Tinker; Regina Gordon; Laura Stienforth; Linda Hopkins; Brian Gronau; Kurt Schneider; Glinda Austin; Beth Steigerwald; Sue Badger; Darci Dilts; Sue Patrick; Cindy Hayes; Theresa Long; Karen Bryant. (Top Row) Lisa Maydwell; Michelle McCain,- Lorri Armstrong; Kathy O ' Brian; John Underwood; Mart Franke; Nancy Johnson; Becky Mattes; Gary Bush; Terry James; Tim Russell; Steve Wilson; Mike Hoffman; Tracy Minnifield; Brenda Bowman; Annette Carey; Rick Steffey; Carolyn Lockett; Mike Hall; Melvin Boyd. (Not Pictured) Brad Biddle; Mike Clifford; Greg Cox; Jerry Kunberger; Steve Lazar; Molly McConell, SENIOR SECRETARY; Jim Palmer; David Quinn,- Randy Shepler; Tami Vernon; Debby Warren; Andy Werling; Jesse Zent; Linda Whalen. i Student S y e I o Q. While spikers prove strength Big Blue sets record (a) During her first year on the volleyball squad,, junior Sue Block slams a strong serve across the net in an effort to regain control of the match after Wayne fell to Elm- hurst in the first game, posting a 1 0-1 2 loss. (b) Showing himself as a major asset both offensively and defensively, junior half- back Roosevelt Barnes hits his mark as he tackles a strong Harding defenseman contrib- ute to the Big Blue ' s victory on Senior Night. (c) Proving his strength as an experienced quarterback, Al Rysman attempts a last minute punt during the battle against the Concordia Cadets who finally outscored the Gens 1 4-6 in a game to honor team members ' parents. 5 WINS-4 LOSSES VARSITY 2 WINS-4 LOSSES RESERVE Wayne Opp Wayne Opp Jamboree North Side 6 16 40 Snider 27 6 6 18 Heritage 21 6 Northrop 6 13 14 21 Concordia 6 14 South Side 6 21 Goshen 6 13 Elmhurst 13 7 Bishop Luers 13 30 6 Harding 20 13 Homestead FOOTBALL SCORES 30 © I LB-Line Backer, FB-Full Back, DB-Defensive Back, C-Center, DT-Defensive Tackle, N-Noseman, QB-Quarterback, OT-Offensive Tackle, OB-Offensive Back, MGR-Manager, OE-Offensive End, OG-Offensive Guard, DG-Defensive Guard, DE-Defensive End, KS-Kicking Specialty ' Football Lettermen. (Front Row) Marshall Springer, 10, LB; Gene Geyer, 10, LB FB; Kevin Scherrer, 10, T; Glen Hallback, 10, DB; Jim Lebamoff, 10, C DT; Gregg Olmstead, 10, OG DG N; Herman Alter, 10, DB; Mike Hall, 10, QB; Steve Learning 10, OT DT; Donald Barnes, 10, OB. (Second Row) Larry Pooley, 12, MGR ; Brad Springer, 11, OT - Jay Springer, 10, OE; Jim Thompson, 11, OT; Mike Hoffman, 1 1, OE DE; Brant Johnson, 1 1, OT DT; Clyde Peterson, 1 1, OE DE; Brette Anspach, II, C; Barry Rowe, 11, DB ' ; Stan Sills, 11, OG DG ' ; Mike Burke, 1 1 , OT; Otis Norwood, 10, OB. (Third Row) Don Pease, 11, OG DG; Jeff Dohner, 1 1, DB; Mark Holloway, 1 1, OE ' ; Greg Pike, 12, DB; James Austion, 11, OB; Kenneth Belcher, 1 1, DB; Gary Bush, ll,OB DB ' ; AmosBelcher,ll,OB DB ; Larry McClain, 11, OT DT; Clint Moore, 11, DB ' ;Mike Reed, 11, LB; Terry Fuqua, 12, OG ' ; Lee Morton, 12, DB ' ; Steve Keefer, DEFENSIVE COACH; Brett Lucas, RESERVE COACH. (Back Row) Carl Mosser, HEAD COACH; Duane Rowe, OFFENSIVE COACH; Jim Pitzer, 12, OT DT; Tony Sorg, 12, OT DT ' ; Ron Winans, 12, DB ' ; Ron Moss, 12, OE ' ; John Tourney, 1 1, OE ' ; Bob Smith, 12, C; Fred Thorn, 12, KS ' ; Gory Collins, 11, DE KS ; Roosevelt Barnes, 1 1 , OB LB ' ; Alan Rysman, 1 2, QB ' ; Steven Wilson, 1 1, OT DT . (Not pictured) Tim Cooke, 1 2, MGR ' ; Tom Rogers, 10, MGR. A by ' Varsity • Reserve 34 — October: Football with winning 5-4 season 1931627 MOS1 FOOTBALL REFLECTIONS MOST YARDS RUSHING-Roosevelt Barnes BEST YARDS CARRY AVG-Carlton Hicks MOST YDS FROM PASS RECPTS-AI Gooden MOST YARDS PASSING-Alan Rysman MOST POINTS SCORED-Roosevelt Barnes MOST KICK-OFF RETURN YDS-Gary Bush BEST KldC-OFF AVERAGE-Larry McClain BEST PUNT AVERAGE-Alan Rysman HOST TACKLES-Gary Collins T INTERCEPTI ONS-Roosevelt Barnes ST FUMBLE RECOVERIES-Jim Pitzer OST BLOCKED KICKS-Mike Reed EST SEASON ■- Mt V RECORD YEAR 1030 1975 6.75 1976 98 1976 277 1976 80 1976 155 1976 40.8 1976 30.2 1976 53 1976 4 1976 2 1976 2 1976 5-4 ,976 Footballers have first winning season ever. Barnes makes all-state junior team. Rutledge and Pike lead defense. A I Rysman retained his touchdown passing form and Gary Bush scored his first touchdown of the season, but it was to no avail as the Wayne Generals fell to the Bishop Luers Knights. The first score of the game came on the initial play, following a long kickoff return, and put six on the score board. Luers charged back completing a pass and tied the score at 6-6. The Knights went on to score four more times to the Gens ' one as fans, frozen, wet, and wind blown, left the stadium assured of a Luers win. General fumbles proved costly but not costly enough as the Wayne footballers came from behind to top the Harding Hawks in the season finale for both squads on a balmy night at Wayne Stadium. It was a year of bests at Wayne High School, and it began with a football team that coach Carl Mosser directed to the first winning grid- iron season in the five year history of the school. The 5-4 record could be attributed to an upset win over the Goshen Redskins. Junior Gary Collins connected on a 23-yard field goal in the waning seconds of the contest to provide the margin of victory in the win over the state- ranked Redskins. Senior Al Rysman called the signals from his quarterback position nearly all season for a running play. In his own right, Rysman was cor- rect in depending on a running game. The Generals, without a doubt possessed their strongest weapon, junior Roosevelt Barnes, in the offensive backfield. Barnes ran for over 935 yards, was the third lead- ing scorer in the city, was an all-city selection, and secured a position on the all-state junior team. Although Barnes gained the most impressive statistics of all the run- ning backs, he wasn ' t the only back there. Senior halfback Carlton Hicks, who played in only the first four outings of the year, picked up over 7 yards per carry. Senior Ron Rutledge suffered through a disap- pointing season at fullback, but juniors Amos Belcher and Gary Bush showed promise toward the end of the 1 976 season. On defense, besides a great line led by Gary Collins, the team ' s leading tackier, the line backing corps stood out as Wayne ' s best defensive backfield ever. Barnes, Rysman, and Rutledge, along with defensive purist Mike Reed, left nothing to be desired. Safetymen Greg Pike and Barry Rowe were marked as specialists in stopping the offensive attack via the air. M. Football: October — 35 o a. O As harriers an treir courj vY ' G ennis serves u c ■Boy ' s Tennis rmosr innoroved season Wayne netmen end successful season. Young harriers make respectable showing in rebuilding year. Ojeda sets Wayne course record. espectability is not always easy to achieve and so it was for a tennis team that had failed to win a single match the previous season. Wayne ' s tennis team came within one victory of breaking even and gained that elusive quality of respectability. The netmen of Wayne were a young team depend- ing heavily on juniors but with solid senior anchors in the persons of Rick Schieferstein and Jim Bushey. After a final SAC loss to South Side to end the month of September, the racquetmen entertained Norwell ' s Knights on the General courts. Norwell was anything but entertained as Wayne came away with a slim 4-3 victory giving the Gen team a tremendous boost as sectionals approached. Wayne ' s sectional opponent, Bishop Luers, had beaten the Gens quite handily early in the season with only the doubles team of Rick Schieferstein and Jim Bushey scoring a win. An upset, however, was not to be. The Knight ' s of Bishop Luers brought down the curtain on the resurgent Gens to blank them, 5-0, at Memorial Park in Hunting- ton. After the team ' s first victory of the season, their first victory in over a year, the team celebrated with coach Everett Havens at McDonalds and though there was no such celebration after sectionals, Coach Havens, with a fine young team, should keep the hamburgers flowing in years to come. Wayne ' s cross country team, another young team with only one senior member, also had a respectable season, and, coupled with a fine showing by the reserve squad, could make McDonalds a very crowded place in the fall of 1976. Having upset an outstanding Elm- hurst team in the early going, the General harriers forged into Octo- ber with increasing confidence in their own ability. Two and a half miles proved a long distance to run and the thirteen minute barrier proved a tough one to crack for a high school runner. This was just what team captain Mark Ojeda did twice in the late going and once gaining a decisive team victory. He ran a 12:58 in a city meet hosted by Wayne and set a new course record with a magnificent 12:50 in the last meet of the season against Woodlan and Homestead. The harriers then took a sixth place at sectionals in a 22 team field at Shoaff Park, the best standing any Wayne squad had ever attained. Though not an outright victory, the General harriers avenged early season losses to South Side and Heritage and won the third con- test of a rubber match against the Harding Hawks. The reserve team lost only one meet all year to Northrop but had to settle for an SAC second behind the Bruins. .JM. (o) Resting up for what showed to be an easy match, the boys ' tennis team receives last minute instructions from veteran coach Everett Havens before hitting the courts in a battle against the Knights of Norwell. (b) Displaying the form thot won him the title Best Singles Player of the Year, jun- ior racqueteer Jon Sieber slams the ball to his Columbia City opponent during a match where the group scored their largest win of the season. (c) Senior runner Mark Ojeda takes a long awaited breather and time to retie his shoe after the running Generals outlasted Blackford, 31-24, opening October ' s cross country stanza with what proved to be a neck-and-neck match. Front Row) Neal Bridgett; Brad Lahmann; John Underwood; Jim Bushey; Jim Shirley; Bruce Ojeda. (Back Row) Doug Fogwell; Dave Garrett; Jon Seiber; Rick Schieferstein; Jeff Specht. (Not Pictured) Everett Havens, COACH; Mike Redden; Mark Gilpin. CROSS COUNTRY REFLECTIONS (2 ' i Miles) SOPHOMORE RECORD Mark Wilson 12 56 1975 n JUNIOR RECORl Jim Wilson, 12 57 1975 A SENIOR RECORD Bob Wilson -V - . ' t 12 48 1974 SCHOOL RECORD WAYNE S COURSE RECORD Mark Oiedo 12 50 1975 BEST SEASON J TENNIS SCORES Wayne Opp Elmhurst 3 4 Harding 3 4 Muncie Central 2 5 Bishop Luers 1 6 Homestead 6 1 Snider 3 4 Concordia 2 5 South Adams 4 3 North Side 5 2 Bishop Dwenger 1 6 Columbia City 7 2 South Side 3 4 Norwell 4 3 Sectional Bishop Luers 5 5 WINS — 9 LOSSES 36 — October: Ten , Cross Country Cross Countryi C l V Cross Country Scores (low score w ns) Varsity Reserve Wayne Opp Wayne Opp Marion 39 19 35 21 South Side 39 20 26 29 Columbia City 33 23 15 50 Harding 27 29 18 39 Goshen 36 22 17 44 Elmhurst 27 28 21 34 North Side 20 37 23 34 Northrop 50 15 35 16 OeKalb 32 23 23 34 West Noble 35 20 28 27 Concordia 31 24 23 32 Heritage forfeit forfeit Churubusco forfeit forfeit Jay County 21 66 37 70 Bluffton 21 46 37 22 VARSITY RESERVE Wayne Opp Wayne Opp North Side 20 41 19 40 South Side 31 24 22 36 Harding 28 27 16 43 Snider 36 23 26 29 New Haven 20 38 15 42 Bellmont 15 48 15 44 Northrop 50 15 35 20 Elmhurst 4] 18 19 42 Blackford 31 24 22 33 Bishop Dwenger 20 39 15 50 Bishop Luers 15 48 18 45 Concordia 34 23 22 36 Waodlon 21 40 15 42 Homestead 24 37 20 37 Sectional sixth 1 2 WINS- 1 7 LOSSES 22 WINS-7 LOSSES TENNIS REFLECTIONS TOP DOUBLES TEAM (SEASON) Joe Garrett Steve Underwood 14 WINS— 3 LOS5ES 1971 TOP DOUBLES TEAM (CAREER) e Garrett Steve Undervood 14 WINS — 3 LOSSES 197) TOP SINGLES PLAYER 5 _ (SEASON) DavcGoren 12 WINS— 2 LOSSES 1975 TOP SINGLES (CAREER: 16 WINS 14 LOSSES !9 5 Tennis, Cross Country: October — 37 1694 11 1919 20 1923 6 1927 1934 1952 1971 10 1971 11 1971 26 1971 30 1972 17 First American compulsory school law passed Tucson Arizona Municipal Airport became the first municipal airport in the United States Patent issued to Jacob Schick for first elec- tric razor First successful demonstration of television took place in New York City Hollywood produced a dimple darling who captured the hearts of the world. Her name was Shirley Temple The fear of UFO ' s spread throughout the coun- try First meeting of the Girl ' s Athletic Associa- tion (GAA) Wayne ' s speech team organized First Wayne basketball game, Heritage 60, Wayne 59 First wrestling match, Wayne 46, Blackford 18 First Powderpuff football game, Seniors 6, Juniors Wayne chefs Chef ' s class prepares first sit-down dinner. Employers learn from students. Accounting class sees how bakery handles dough. Although the 1 6 pound 2 ounce bird roasted by the Chef ' s class was not the only turkey at Wayne, it became the most publicized as reporters, photographers, and a repre- sentative of Mayor Ivan Lebamoff flocked to Wayne ' s Home Ec kitchen for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The dinner was not prepared in the traditional manner, however, as boys from Wayne ' s new Chef Class donned aprons and served their first formal meal. More and more males became involved in areas such as cooking that were once thought of as women ' s work through FWCS Pre- Employment Vocational Work Study Program. The program, designed for unskilled or semi-skilled students, helped bring together students stuff turkey and employers so that students could develop attitudes, skills, and abilities through work experience. With their white baker hats and their boxes of cookies they looked like a bakers ' convention looking for a place to happen, but it was none other than Mr. Everette Havens, Advanced Accounting class returning from a field trip to the Ellison Bakery. They tourned the accounting procedures of the affiliation, but the biggest pleasure of the trip seemed to be the presentation of sample packages of the fac- tory ' s product, delicious Archway cookies. Impatient Gens delighted in hearing that their under-class proofs, taken by Teeple Studios in September, awaited them in homeroom. Students seemingly satisified with the results placed orders for one of the three available packets and went into another seemingly endless vigil of waiting for their pictures to be returned hoping that the product would prove worth the wait. yf (a) Accounting teacher Mr. Everett Havens, accompanied by his second period stu- dents, enjoys touring Archway Cookie Factory with all its sweet treats as well as viewing a large business complex ' s accounting books and systems. (b) Advanced Biology scholars Laura Miller and Johanna Rice time and coox their pet experimental hamster Whiz through the homemade wooden maze to complete an important semester project. (c) Generals are known to voyage to all parts of Wayne Country to expand their academic science knowledge and Physics pupils Lorri Lahmann and Tom Hunkler find a nook in a Gens ' hallway for their experiment. (d) A stuffed turkey with all the trimmings, a fancy table setting, and proper table manners all prevail during Mrs. Helen Bunnell ' s fourth period Chef class ' delicious all- male-prepared Thanksgiving dinner. (e) After utilizing stored energy through mental and physical exertion, Wayne stu- dents inflicted with growling stomachs, travel to the cafeteria and face the debate of deciding which meal to choose. (f) Senior Sylvia Bibbs, a General work study student, lends helping hands and time in the busy school cafeteria by preparing daily school lunches as well as preparing her- self for future career plans as a kitchen aide. November — 39 ea on premiere Rll tar ca t for foil comedy hit All the world ' s a stage. . . and 20 Gens are players. Keck, Peters, Marcus and Stine highlight play! Andrew makes debut; Summers momentarily steals show. rops, lighting, and sound effects, together with long hours Pof practicing by dedicated students, accounted for the success of Wayne ' s first drama production of the year, GEORGE WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE. The set, constructed by Stage Craft classes, actors ' mothers, and even some of the actors themselves, proved effective in setting the scene in an old, run-down, farm house. The three-act play by Moss Hart and George Kaufman, intended for comical entertainment, centered on city-bred Newton Fuller, a roman- tic country freak, who dreams of fashioning his homestead from scratch in the country. Scratch is just about what he has to work with too when he buys an old farm house which is at best barely standing. Newton, simply enchanted with the bargain and under the assumption that George Washington slept there, must cope with his loving but sar- castic wife, Annabelle. The exceptionally good acting earned the twenty member cast standing ovations both nights that it appeared in the auditorium. Vet- eran actors Mark Peters (Newton) and Chris Keck (his wife, Annabelle) led the cast with outstanding performances especially in portraying drunk in the third and final act. Joe Andrew (Uncle Stanley), a new- comer to the drama field, co-starred with Keck and Peters to portray the free-loading, story-telling uncle. Other exceptional actors in the play, Brian Marcus (Mr. Kimber, the farm hand) and John Stine (Mr. Prescott, the neighbor), helped pull off the delightful comedy. The production grossed $230.00 which came in handy for the back bills of past Wayne productions. The play marked a first in Wayne ' s history as it became the creation solely of the students, guided by stu- dent director Gerry Durkee and 1 975 Wayne graduate Gayle Smith. Another first in the Wayne drama production was the addition of entertainment during scene changes. Students Gene Geyer, Mark Makin, and Bill Parr pantomimed to THE ENTERTAINER with accompa- niment by John Andrew. The slap-stick-scene-change entertainment seemed to fit the mood of the light comedy. X. (a) Before assuming his starring role as the overly optimistic Newton Fuller, perfec- tionist Mark Peters goes through his final preparations during the backstage, pre-pro- duction madness. (b) Newton (Mark Peters) and Annabell (Chris Keck) try to convince their supposedly rich Uncle Stanley (Joe Andrew) that he should give them his money now, instead of leaving it to them after he dies. (c) Pausing to examine the effect of his grease paint, sophomore actor Mark Makin flashes a compelling smile before completing the makeup job that will transform him into a pantomime player. (d) A slightly drunken Newton Fuller (Mark Peters) displays fond affection for his wife Annabelle (Chris Keck) by giving her a token of his love in the form of just a little kiss. (e) After consuming several decanters of vintage wine Mr. Kimber (Brian Marcus) plows through Fuller ' s living room where Newton (Mark Peters), Annabelle (Chris Keck), and Uncle Stanley (Joe Andrew) are having a party. 40 — GEORGE WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE (Front Row) Becci Mendenhall, CREW; Jennifer Teddy, STAGE MANAGER; Lora Johnson, CREW; Randy Shepler, RAYMOND; Wendell Summers, LEGGETT; Carol Hille, MISS WILCOX; Gerry Durkee, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR; Dana Dickmeyer, KATIE. (Second Row) Mark Makin, PANTOMIME PLAYER; Kim Hallback, MADGE FULLER; Mark Peters, NEWTON; Chris Keck, ANNABELLE; Mike Cliffford, STEVE; Anne Able, MRS. DOUGLAS; Hayden Schultz, TOMMY; Pam Archbold, SUE; Joe Andrew, UNCLE STANLEY; Gayle Smith, ADVISOR; Kevin Green, CREW. (Back Row) Bill Richards, CREW; John Stine, MR. PRESCOTT; Jeff Dohr CLAYTON; Brian Marcus, MR. KIMBER; Tami Vernon, RENA; John Andr PIANIST; Gene Geyer, PANTOMIME PLAYER; Sheri Jones, CREW; Julie Shi HESTER; Tom Peppier, CREW; Brian Gronau, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR. (Not Pictui Mrs. Ada may Shipley, FACULTY ADVISOR. ■Cast of Players ' ed) I GEORGE WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE — 41 Varied interests Politics, dining out highlighs November Sports Council recreation night a success. Books and tea equal senior reception. Paper Drive, Armstrong succeed. Gens enjoy universal language of good food. ith athletics being an important part of General life, many WGens found sports a fun and a relaxing way to spend lei- sure time as either spectators or participants. The Girls ' Intramural Sports Council Recreation Night, deemed a success, offered students a night to participate in co-ed volleyball, basketball, table tennis, gymnastics, and paddle ball for the price of coming. Equipment for respective events were borrowed with no charge when students presented their I.D. cards. Parents, students, and friends found plenty to laugh at as the Wayne faculty, joined by Pete Torey, took on the Arkansas Gems, a professional women ' s basketball team. If Torey had predicted the out- come of the game the fans would have had to have been the victors as they got their money ' s worth by watching the teachers clown much better than they played the game at hand. In mid-November a formal recognition took place for the Senior Class in the Media Center. The Senior reception, normally a spring activity, took place in November in order to accommodate January graduates who might otherwise have missed it. Visitors provided their own entertainment in the form of conversation, while the reception committee offered refreshments. Although the winter weather had begun to set in, determined Soph- omores hit the streets, trudging from-door-to-door, collecting papers in the first of their many planned paper drives. With their minds set on making this second project of the year a success after their not too profitable mum sales, they managed to collect $169.00 worth of papers. A Republican upset sparked renewed interest in Fort Wayne poliitcs when Robert Armstrong, previously the Athletic Director at Snider High School, upset incumbent Mayor Ivan Lebamoff in a close city election. Taking office after his inaugeration on New Years Day, Mayor Armstrong faced a difficult situation as his city council con- sisted predominately of Democrats. Former Mayor Ivan Lebamoff returned to his law practice. L (a) Sophomore Carol Schuz and Madame Rosalie Guillot, accompanied by fellow members of the Fregerspa Club, dine fashionably at posh Cafe Jonelle which specializes in genuine French cuisin (b) Sophomore gymnast Luis Ojeda simply hangs around in Wayne ' s gym while demonstrating his athletic ability on equipment made available to the general publidur- ing the open house recreation night. (c) Taking an active part in the November mayoral elections, politically minded Wayne students distribute pamphlets and do a little last minute campaigning for their favorite candidates at me polls. (d) Senior Molly McConnell grimaces as Becky Durtschi piles on the goopy oatmeal for the eager participants at the Oatmeal Throw Up booth sponsored by senior Gens at the annual Elmhurst Penny Arcade. (e) Student Council president Bob Smith and his parents enjoy a friendly Sunday afternoon by sipping punch and conversing with fellow seniors, parents, and faculty members during the Senior Tea on November 1 6. A ° V b November — 43 o a to Spikers roundballers Qirls finish 25-3, Gems visit Qens Revenge is sweet! Girl ' s volleyballers win second straight sectional title. Regional victors narrowly miss state crown. raveling to Heritage for a three-way match, the spikers Tmet with stiff competition and found themselves in a real battle as they went into their first three-game match of the season. Wayne fans left the gym in a state of shock as the Bishop Luers Knights ended the team ' s 14 game winning streak and handed them their first loss in the season. Next, Wayne, North Side, and Snider, three of the top teams in the city since the beginning of girls ' volleyball, clashed in North Side ' s gym in a tough three-way match. The Redskins, attempting to take advantage of the Gens ' uncertain attitude, failed to throw the Gens over and met with defeat during a terrific serving attempt by Jenny Wolf. In the second game the two ' 74 sectional winners clashed as Wayne met with Snider. Again Wayne came away victorious. In their last two SAC matches of the season Wayne downed South Side and Elmhurst and ended the season 9-1 in SAC competition to share the co-city championship title with Luers. Wayne hosted the ' 75 girls ' volleyball sectional for three nights of action-filled tournament games. In first night action the Gens, seeking revenge, clashed with Bishop Luers. With the Knights aced at 14-0 after a 1 2 point serving spree by Jenny Wolf, Wayne advanced to the quarter-finals by eliminating Luers from the competition. In quarter- final action Wayne trampled Elmhurst and easily advanced to the finals. Wayne and Homestead, the only surviving teams, met in the final game. With Wayne only seven points away from the sectional championship, senior Bev Hansel was carried from the battle field with an ankle injury and sophomore Laura Rudny filled the empty spot. But the team came back healthy and ready as they bulldozed their way through regionals, picking off Madison-Grant 15-2, 15-2 in the first round and all but defeathering the North Side Redskins 15-5, 15-7 in the rowdy final round. The Gens grabbed the regional crown and rocketed on to state, only to collide with Muncie North in a repetition of last season to lose 5-15, 7-1 5 after winning the first game 15-11. After all the tears, many Gens managed a laugh or two at the hilar- ious Arkansas Gems game and at the fun-filled Fall Sports Potluck. (a) Plainly enjoying the menu at the Fall Sports Potluck, netmen John Underwood and Rick Shieferstein accompanied by footballers Greg Pike and Ron Winans happily sample goodies from the dessert-table. (b) Senior spiker Jenny Wolf watches the flight of the ball after rocketing it across the net to a waiting opponent while under the careful supervision of a referee during the B ellmont hosted regionals. (c) Deliriously happy over a hard-fought sectional triumph, the girls ' volleyball team joyfully displays the trophy they received as a result of the victory before a home-court crowd. (d) A friendly Arkansas Gem opponent lends a helping hand to Mr. Robert Fox to the amusement of teammates Mr. Lee DeTurk and Mr. J. Webb Horton and officials Mr Tony Scatena and Mr. John Swinford. VOLLEYBALL SCORES Gome 1 Game 2 Game 3 Wayne Opp Wayne Opp Wayne Opp Norwell (V-R) forfeit Carroll 15 10 15 6 Woodlan 15 7 15 10 New Haven 15 4 15 7 Bellmont 15 5 15 8 South Adams 15 2 15 Homestead 15 9 15 3 Whitko (V) 15 5 15 10 Whitko (R) 15 8 15 6 Bishop Owenger (V) 15 3 16 14 Bishop Dwenger (R) B 15 15 3 15 10 Heritage 14 16 15 11 15 4 Leo 15 8 15 1 Northrop 15 7 15 11 Harding 15 8 15 4 Huntington (V| 15 8 15 11 Huntington (R) 12 15 15 1 12 15 44 — October: Volleyball 1 Game 2 Gome «3 Wayne Opp Wayne Opp Wayne Opp Bishop Luers 15 9 13 15 13 15 Concordia 15 2 15 3 North Spde 15 5 7 15 15 9 Snider 15 7 15 11 Elmhurst 10 12 15 15 9 South Side 15 7 15 7 Columbia City 15 10 15 13 West Noble 15 1 15 1 Sectionals Bishop luers 15 6 12 6 Elmhurst 15 7 15 8 Homestead 15 13 15 12 Regional Madison 15 2 15 2 Nor Side 15 5 15 7 Stare Muncie North 15 11 5 15 7 15 VARSITY: 25 WINS- -2 LOSSES RESERVE: 2 WINS — 2 LOSSES VOLLEYBALL REFLECTIONS TOP HITTER Debbie Dick Becky Durtschi 1974 1975 TOP DEFENSIVE PLAYER TOP BLOCKER Debbie Dick Becky Durtschi 1974 1975 BEST SEASON 21 WINS— 2 LOSSES SAC Champions Sectional Champions Regional Champions 1974 1974 19741975 C l ■c 5 (Front Row) Leigh Ludden; Sue Block; Jenny Wolf. (Second Row) Rhonda Hey, MANAGER; Laura Steinforth; Laura Rudny; Mary Pas ternak. (Back Row) Na Johnson, STATISTICIAN; Judy Hoke; Cheryl Jones; Linda Stadler; Becky Durtschi, CAPTAIN; Barb Zimmerman; Sue Jordan, COACH. Volleyball 11 Volleyball: October- Winter Mi r6t t Reflections of winter Wis k fond memories Of ice skating and sledding and good times Through my mind. Toboggans and snowmobiles, Snowmen and snowball fights, Frosted windshields and ice scrapers and snow shovels Appear to chill my frosty winter dreams. The days when delicate snowflakes laced our eyelashes And snow blanketed familiar paths; The days which we lived together Shadow the reaches of my mind . . . fBfwRSRfMm r VtUt j vv v v i? .v. ' .v.v inter signalled a time of childhood reflections. Playing in the snow, speeding down an icy h ill on tobog- gans, and dodging whizzing snowballs combined for Gens ' winter wonderland of fun. Several events reinforced the wonderland atmosphere. A five inch showfall set a new six inch accumulation record in General Land, however; the mercury hit the 66 degree mark in December. Male Gens relaxed as the Draft Board melted and finally dissolved. Miami Junior High ' s seventh and eighth grades moved to a new build- ing, delighting both Gens and Injuns, and Indiana Univer- sity clinched the N.C.A.A. basketball championship. The courts cleared the air by ruling on noted cases. The Supreme Court ruled against maintaining Karen Quintan ' s life by extraordinary means in the euthanasia case and a jury convicted Patty Hearst on two counts of robbery. The Peabody Study affected Gens by recommending desegre- gating elementary schools and restructuring the F.W.C.S. ' s organization. Controversial issues complicated the wonderland atmosphere. The Police Benevolent Association nabbed Gen speeders with a ticket speed-up that publicized their crusade for recognition within the Police Department while the city ' s version of S.W.A.T., Strategic Arms Team (S.A.T.), killed a man and injured two others during a chase on Broadway. The unridden 1 00 year old horse Black Jack, which participated in Presidential funerals to symbolize the fallen leader, and Senator Birch Bayh ' s Presidential campaign died like wilted leaves falling with the coming of winter. 1620 21 Pilgrims reached Plymouth, Massachuettes aboard Mayflower after a 63 day voyage 1816 11 Indiana was admitted as the 19th state to the union 1821 Coffee began to be used in many homes 1853 Women began to fight for equal rights 1860 Price of a haircut went from 10C to 12C 1888 George Eastman perfected the box camera and roll film 1893 24 Henry Ford completed constrution of his gasoline engine 1941 7 Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor 1942 1 National gasoline rationing went into effect 1966 15 Motion picture cartoonist Walt Disney died at the age of 65 1970 21 Supreme Court held that 18 year olds have the right to vote in national elections 1 Lyrics to Wayne ' s school song were approved 10 The Student Council sponsored Wayne ' s first dance nerals prow Wayne overflows with Christmas cheer. St. Nick visits with Elf McConnell and Elf Smith. Senior skit brings holiday with musical atmosphere. Somehow the all too dull class rooms failed to reflect the Christmas spirit. That is until the co-chairmen of Christmas I Projects, Julie Briner and Jody Kwatnez, decided to spread a little Christmas cheer and initiate a contest at the same time. Lights, garland, and trees colored the familiar glaring white rooms with Mr. L. K. Philbrook ' s room taking first place honors in the first period decorating contest and Ms. Joette Eubank ' s class nab- bing the Best-Dressed-Tree-Award. Bringing in goods for the Christmas Bureau became part of the con- test too. Unfortunately, Gens ' desire to spread cheer didn ' t go much further than the halls of Wayne as the total cash and goods collected anta lives on barely equalled half of the 1974 total contributions and only a hand- ful of students attended the Christmas breakfast. The overall campaign to spread Peace On Earth Good Will Toward Gens had a happy ending with the foreign language sing-a- long, the large collection for the Fortier family who lost their home by fire, and the annual Christmas assembly which Molly McConnell organized. Gens, roused from their second period classes, trekked through the halls behind caroling choir members to gather for the holi- day assembly. Pom pon girls launched the festivities with a routine to Up On The House Top followed by the star attraction, none other than Saint Nick himself. Assisted by senior elves, he distributed gifts to deserving Gens or, in any case, gave them what they deserved. A skit based on Twas the Night Before Christmas added a touch of madness to the morning as Greg Cox portrayed Santa who sped through the gym on a trike pulled by eight tiny Wayne-deer. - ( (a) White-bearded, round-bellied Santa Claus (alias Greg Cox), accompanied by Mr. Carl Nicholas and the harmonic choir, summon all Generals to the annual Christmas assembly by singing in the halls. (b) In the cafeteria during a Senior meeting Mr. Gory Muncy displays the variety of possible graduation announcement packages, styles of class rings, and memory books available to the 1 976 graduating class. (c) T ' was Wayne ' s Christmas assembly and out in the hall there arouse such a clat- ter, that Gens sprang from the bleachers to see what was the matter, when what to their glassy eyes should appear, but St. Nick and eight Wayne-deer . (d) The Santo Claus who many Generals believe to be the real St. Nick (alias Mr. Phil Steigerwald) with the aid of two familiar faced elves (Molly McConnell and Cheryl Smith) present Mr. John Sawyer with an enormous red pen. (e) Mr. L. K. Philbrook ' s first period class enjoys their victory reward of doughnuts and hot chocolate for their great effort and artistic ability in the school-wide first period Christmas decorating contest. (f) First period was enlivened as classes took time off of studies to participate in the room decorating contest and prior to their victory Mr. L. K. Philbrook ' s class transforms their drab room into Wayne ' s foremost Winter Wonderland. December — 49 (a) Senior Chris Keck lends her artistic ability for creating the Seniors ' 76 sign and helping other active Gens in decorating the commons, main hall, and cafeteria during the Deck the Halls and Walls Night. (b) Library worker Debbie Lunz critically views the overall effect of the first Christmas ornament as she anxiously begins decorating the miniature Christmas tree that adorns the main desk in the media center. (c) Several Christmas-spirited Seniors join fon evergreen (of a somewhat doubtful origin) to grc annual hanging of the green by upperclassmen. to raise the magnificent the commons during the d V ■Bicentennial Committee 50 — December Unusual visits Hank and Santa enliven December Hurry, Hurry, Hurry, buy a megaphone. Hank Aaron visits Wayne. Aaron gives exclusive interview to Taylor and Rudny. Deck the halls with anything that ' s available. ank Aaron, one of America ' s greatest and most accom- plished major league baseball players, hosted the first of his experimental baseball clinics in Wayne ' s gym. The free clinic which was open to the public, attracted a crowd from age six to sixty to see Mr. Aaron demonstrate proper batting form and other skills of the game. Accompanying the baseball hero was ole 715, the irreplaceable bat he used to break Babe Ruth ' s homerun record. The bat which dazzled the crowd rested in a portable glass case and remained insured for $250,000. Rather than stationing the bat in the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame, it traveled with the baseball star so that youngsters who were not fortunate enough to travel to Cooperstown could see it. Earlier in the week, Magnavox, with whom Mr. Aaron was employed for promotional reasons, sonsored an exclusive press con- ference at their Executive Offices. Representatives from the two local papers and the Fort Wayne TV stations attended the meeting along with two Wayne reporters, Bob Taylor and Laura Rudny, and staff photographers Joe Andrew and Joe Billman. In an exclusive interview with Bob Taylor from Wayne, the only high school permitted to attend the special conference, Aaron announced that the ' 76 season would be his last as a player and that he had no plans in the near future to manage but that the idea was still possible. Working for months to prepare their annual Winter Concert, Wayne ' s performing arts department made their presentation in the Wayne auditorium before a crowd of family and friends. The Concert Band, setting the mood for the concert with several holiday selections, opened the program under the direction of Mr. David Marr, and was followed by the choirs under the direction of Mr. Carl Nicholas. The Concert Choir followed the Orchestra to close the show with the HAL- LELUJAH CHORUS, never before performed at Wayne. The closing moments of the Concert found the crowd on its feet for a standing ovation to award the students for their efforts in making the Winter Concert a success. As students overflowed with the holiday spirit, the plain white halls of Wayne seemed to lack something. To resolve this dilema one night was set aside for spirited students to Deck the Halls. Gens from every class diligently worked during the after school hours to decorate their respective areas with the finest and most creative holiday cre- ations that they could manage with the materials supplied by the media center. L (a) Senior Class vice-president Lorri Lahmann gives service with a smile as she cheer- fully hands Cynthia (Peaches) Jones her change and a newly purchased megaphone sold during the Senior fund raising project. (b) The mighty Hank Aaron, famous for breaking Babe Ruth ' s homerun record, jokes with one of the young baseball enthusiasts who came to see him at Hank ' s first baseboll work session in Wayne ' s gym. (c) Sophomore Laura Rudny takes advantage of a once-in-a-lifefime opportunity to obtain a private interview with baseball player Hank Aaron at a special press confer- ence at the Magnavox Corporate Conference. December — 51 As inatiiieii hold their jri| Ivcn roimilfcillcrs victorious in SAC Holiday Tourney Generals wrestle with tough opponents. Mark Wilson remains undefeated. Reserve cagers rebound to win holiday tournament. Varsity grapplers handily won three contests, lost one by only six points, and then placed third in tournament action. Wayne wrestlers traveled to Blackford and took the match with four decisions and three pins. The next contest saw Wayne slap three pins and six decisions on Woodlan on the way to a 44-15 massacre. After tying New Haven the previous season, the grappling Generals gained well earned revenge in a sec- ond brawl. Mark Wilson remained the only undefeated Gen when he pinned his opponent with 26 seconds left in his match. Tom Rice ' s opponent barely knew what hit him when he found himself pinned in just 39 seconds. On Saturday, December 1 3, Wayne wrestlers made an outstanding team effort in taking third place in an eight team Manchester Tourna- ment. Mark Wilson proved himself the top 98 pounder by winning it all. Jerry Kunberger, Tom Rice, Mike Reed, Larry McClain, and Steve 52 — December Wilson all wrestled to second place finishes. Louis Bunnell placed third at 105 pounds as did Kirk Morey at 1 1 9 and Kevin Jones at 126. Clayton Alter took a fourth place in the 1 55 pound class to round out the General scoring. While the varsity basketball team busily prepared for the first SAC holiday tournament, the reserves were busy capturing a holiday tour- ney of their own. Harding hosted the tourney with Wayne, Elmhurst, and Luers as guests. The Generals drew Bishop Luers in the first game and trailed the Knights by four points for most of the game. The Gens went into the final six minutes down by five baskets at which time they suddenly woke up. They used a press which Luers couldn ' t handle and with ten seconds left in the game tied the score. Wayne intercepted a pass with three seconds to go, dribbled rapidly down the court, and scored the winning bucket as the final buzzer sounded. Early in the first quarter of the final game with the host Hawks leading 8-4, the mighty reserves of Wayne scored three unanswered buckets and led for the remainder of the game to wrap up the Reserve Invitational Tournament and secure the coveted trophy. W 1 (a) Playing before the home crowd for the first time of the season, junior Amos Bel- cher in bounds a pass to teammate Donnie Barnes in on attempt to set up a play against the newly formed Jay County Patriots. (b) On his way to winning the 1 32-pound sectional wrestling crown, junior wrestler Jerry Kunberger again uses his unique and unusual tactic of lifting his opponent oft the mat for another successful takedown. (c) At 177 pounds, second year wrestler Mike Reed, one of Wayne ' s better matmen who unfortunately missed much of the 1 975-76 season due to illness, ties up his Wood- Ian aggressor to prevent him from making the takedown. (d) Adding a special bicentennial flavor to the season ' s basketball games, the fwir- lers, generalettes, and color guard introduce the National Anthem by marching in for- mation to the tune of You ' re A Grand Old Flag. (e) Sophomore Donnie Barnes follows through after netting two-points via a layup and junior Kurt Scheider awaits the rebound against a Jay County reserve squad, which was competing in only its third game in history. With collars be they yoked, to prove the arm at length, Like bulls set head to head, with more nimble strength, Or by the girdles graspt, they practice with the hip, The forward, backward, crouch, the mare, the turn, the trip; When stript into their sh«rts, each other they invade Within the spacious ring, by the beholders made, According to the law. Michael Drayton (1613) December — 53 As s re ne only unbeaten five in SAC competition The ball slides up and out, Lands, Leans, Wobbles, Wavers, Hesitates, Exasperates, Plays it coy Until every face begs with unsounding screams- And then-And Then-And then, Right before ROAR-UP, Dives down and through. Edwin A. Hoey Wayne ' s girls rebound for 4-2 month. Terrific trio of Barnes, Bates Gooden power Gens. Narrow victory over Northrop yields trophy. Girls ' basketball at Wayne began in December and the out- look was bleak as the female cagers quickly dropped their first two games to Bellmont and South Side. The final rebounding and scoring of Linda Stadler and Beckey Durtschi coupled with the play making of Rhonda Buroker, Cheryl Jones and Michelle Walters turned the season around by winning four straight. The boys had already begun but staged their first home game of the year against Jay County. For the first time in the history of Wayne the varsity players were announced to the crowd under a spot- light. But were they stars? Just 32 minutes later the question was answered by a resounding victory over the Patriots. The answer to that question became more definite as the Generals ' unbeaten string expanded and Steve Bates came into his own in the center position. He joined Roosevelt Barnes and Al Gooden in the Muncie game and tossed in nineteen points in the third quarter to power the Gens to a win. 54 — December All ten of the city high schools participated in the first annual SAC holiday tournament at the Memorial Coliseum. Wayne advanced to the finals by coming back from a ten point deficit against Concordia and beating Harding by ten. rthrop, not expected to make the finals, were the Generals ' opponents and surprisingly kept pace most of the game, tying the score in the last quarter and setting up one of the most spectacular finishes ever. One Indianapolis coach commented, I may go a lifetime and never see a game end like that. At this point the fans were on their feet and remained there throughout the last 41 seconds of the game. Wayne ' s own Roosevelt Barnes dropped in a basket to give Wayne the lead. The Bruins frantically drove down the floor and made five attempts to score with the ball teasingly spinning off the rim each time. Their final attempt proved just as fruitless as the ball lodged between the backboard and the rim as the final buzzer sounded. Wayne clinched the first holiday tournament trophy in his- tory, the respect that could only come by winning under pressure, and the only unbeaten record in the SAC. • • (a) In the Generals ' initial test of the season, 5 ' 8 junior guard Gar Bush reverses his field and switches from offense to defense following a turnover in the second quarter of a game at the Heritage Patriots ' gym. (b) Junior guard Joan Ward goes up for a short jumpshot as teammates Denise Bush and Cheryl Jones look on during the girls ' battle with Snider who slid by the Gens with a final score of 25-35. (c) While Bruin Bruce Logan futilely attempts to stop him, senior guard Kenneth Cam- mack lays the ball into the netting to cap a Wayne fastbreak against finalist Northrop in the sectional championship game in the Memorial Coliseum. (d) Following the Summit Athletic Conference ' s Holiday Tourney, senior Wesley Alex- ander snips a piece of the net, which symbolizes his personal trophy for helping the General ' s garner the crown in the championship. (e) Hoping to raise school spirit in anticipation of the opening Wayne game of the first annual SAC Holiday Tournament, varsity cheerleaders attempt to lead one of the first cheers of what turned out to be a very successful evening. December — 55 1673 1 1697 1776 9 1863 1 1867 1919 1942 1950 31 1955 19 1959 3 1961 First regular mounted mail service inaugura- ted between New York and Boston Poor Richard ' s Almanac America ' s first, printed by Ben Franklin Thomas Paine called for independence in Common Sense Lincoln issued Emancipation Proclamation freeing slaves Negroes given the right to vote 18th Amendment ratified beginning prohibition Movie Star Carole Lombard killed in plane crash President Truman ordered developement of hydrogen bomb First filmed Presidential press conference took place Alaska proclaimed 49th state by President Eisenhower U.S. broke diplomatic relations with Cuba merai scientists Mr. Philbrook retires. Bye, bye Injuns, good-bye. Jordan joins staff as artist-in-residence. he long awaited moving day finally arrived and in a mat- Tter of minutes Miami Junior High was gone. While Injuns traveled by shuttle buses to their new location, Gens enjoyed the peace and quiet. But the halls seemed empty without the frantic between-class-scuttle brought on by Gens dodging little ankle biters. As a farewell tribute to the Injuns, Wayne ' s Stage Band performed in the commons during lunch mods to send Miami off with the best of wishes. Gens officially took Miami Freshmen under their wings as Student Council president Bob Smith and administrators welcomed the young Gens during an assembly and explained the restrictions and the privileges of high school. 56 — January Dutch treat Seniors pondered questions from the Iowa Test of Educational Development for four hours. The test, which the seniors also took as freshmen, measured the amount that they had learned. Unfortunately, however, many seniors could not remember the answers that they guessed four years earlier. A twist to the music curriculum occurred with the beginning of sec- ond semester when Mr. Tom Jordan joined the Wayne staff as an art- ist in residence. The electronic music buff worked with Gens on the synthesizer and aided Mr. Dave Marr. To charge the roundballers for the upcoming game against rival North Side, Gens skipped second period classes to attend an unsche- duled pep session. The hastily organized rally roused the undefeated team to their twelfth straight victory. Generals proved that spirit was at its best as athletic director Don Reichert announced that pre-game tickets were sold out. ' jt- (a) Linda Causey struts across the room adorned in one of her own creations as port of a fashion show called Doin ' Your Own Thing, hosted by Mrs. Helen Bunnell ' s Sew- ing class. (b) Mr. L. K. Philbrook shows a side of his personality familiar to all of his students as he demonstrates the reactions of various chemicals during his first period Chemistry class. (c) First period Chemistry and Physics classes overwhelm the retiring Dutch Phil- brook with a hearty party consisting of their gift presentation, a slide projector, eating, card playing, and dancing. (d) To practice for the upcoming stage band contest at Snider High School, the Stage Band plays their concert pieces before an appreciative Injun and General crowd for all three lunch mods. (e) The miracle of modern chemistry triumphs again as retiring scholar Mr. L. K. Phil- brook carves his cake with all the skill his well-trained fingers can muster during his first period retirement party. (f) Senior Carol Hille, Laura Adams, and Vivian Zwick take vital cap and gown measurements in order to be allowed to participate in the 1976 ceremonious gradua- tion commencement to take place at the Memorial Coliseum. January — 57 ■Dispatch (Front Row) Joe Billmon, PHOTO TECHNICIAN; Linda Bushey, FEATURE EDITOR; Bob Taylor, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SPORTS EDI- TOR, TAYLORS TALLIES; Collen O ' Connor, NEWS EDITOR; Mary Miller, STAFF WRITER, BLACK OUT LOUD. (Second Row) Mark Williams, TYPESETTER; Kim Hallback, BUSINESS MANAGER ; Joe Andrew, FEATURE WRITER; Fred Borkowski, SPORTS EDITOR; Mr. Al Peters, ADVISOR; Bev McLemore, STAFF WRITER; Larry Pooley, SPORTS WRITER. (Back Row) Andy Werling, CARTOON- IST; Karen Kruse, TYPESETTER; Marty Matthias, TYPESETTER. (Not Pictured) Jay Farlow, AD MANAGER; Dan Ramsey, BUSINESS MANAGER; Tom Rogers, AD MANAGER; Penny Mitchell, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF. 7fcs4 ] Publication Staffs SSP U 4 (Front Row) Laura Rudny, COPY EDITOR; Vivian Zwick, ACADEMICS EDITOR; Brian Gronau, SPORTS EDITOR; Molly McConnell EDITOR-IN-CHIEF; Rusty Cox, HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER; Pattie McColly, ACTIVITIES EDITOR; Cathy Rudny, BUSINESS MAN AGER. (Second Row) Mr. Al Peters, ADVISOR; Jan Swartz, SPORTS EDITOR; Julie Matthias, RESEARCH EDITOR; Debbie White ARTIST; Hoyden Schultz, ASSISTANT ACTIVITIES EDITOR; Wendell Summers, INDEX GRAPHICS COORDINATOR; Karen Toy lor, ALBUM EDITOR; Sue Metzger, ALBUM ASSISTANT; Dale Anweiler, ALBUM ASSISTANT. (Back Row) Steve Wilson, PHOTOG RAPHER; Kim Scott, PHOTOGRAPHER; Scott Dettmer, PHOTOGRAPHER; Dan Griggs, PHOTOGRAPHER; Kevin Walbridge, PHO TOGRAPHER; Doug Jones, PHOTOGRAPHER. (Not Pictured) Ron Moss, PHOTO EDITOR; Dave Schaadt, AD MANAGER; Dan Romsey, AD MANAGER; Ron Rutledge, PHOTOGRAPHER; Jeff Strack, PHOTOGRAPHER. ■Sentry 58 — January: Publications rutnt. Dispatch Pub. people press memories in pages of yearbook, newspaper It is rewarding; It is discouraging. It is fun; It is frustrating. It is Publications! D ay in and day out ordinary students trek from class to class, surrounded by the same dull walls; each room the same as the last, but for publications students D-109 became a second home. THE DISPATCH staff spent countless hours after school preparing their bi-weekly publication for the press. Paste- up nights kept them at Wayne after the majority of students had left for the night, while SENTRY staff members kept active during spring and summer vacations finishing the yearbook. Preparation for the SENTRY ' 76 began during the summer of ' 75 when second year editor-in-chief Molly McConnell, accompanied by former advisor Fred Autenrieth, attended a yearbook seminar in Texas. Bringing back new procedures and ideas, Molly began organ- izing a new staff along with a new advisor, Mr. Al Peters, in August. First semester editor of THE DISPATCH, Penny Mitchell, obtained a fresh approach for her publication at a workshop at Ball State. After she graduated in January, Bob Taylor, sports writer for the NEWS- SENTINEL as well as THE DISPATCH, took over Penny ' s editorship for the remainder of the year. Penny had changed the cover layout of THE DISPATCH and attempted to use more graphics, yards and yards of black tape, stars, drawings, borders, etc., to increase the eye appeal of the paper. Bob, not to be out done, further simplified the cover lay- out and added thin line borders to all pages to increase consistency. Bob ' s work at the NEWS-SENTINEL kept him busy and worried. As an active sports writer he was always on the move, usually covering area basketball games. As an active fan of the Wayne Generals he lived in constant fear that he would have to cover another team while Wayne was playing a crucial game. Bob ' s reporting experience and his ever- popular TAYLOR ' S TALLIES column stood him in good stead as he embarked on a Journalism program at Indiana University in the fall, hoping eventually to write for SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. As yearbook deadlines loomed on the horizon and SENTRY staffers worked quietly in the background, the DISPATCH staff took a rest of sorts when Mr. Peters ' first period Journalism class prepared the Janu- ary 1 6 issue of the paper as a class project. - a (a) Although head photographer Rusty Cox is usually on the move, either dodging editor-in-chief Molly McConnell or shooting an assignment, he jokes with a fellow pho- tographer to act undecided about which camera to use. (b) Editor-in-chief of the SENTRY ' 75 and SENTRY ' 76, Molly McConnell, takes a peak at the lay-out she has on the light table with her Boy-l-hope-it-fits! look on her face. (c) Finding a quiet place in the publications room is never an easy task but DISPATCH ad manager Jay Farlow finds refuge in Mr. Al Peters office as Jay sits down diligently to figure - what else - his commission. (d) Second semester editor of the DISPATCH, Bob Taylor certainly has plenty to smile about as his unique talent for sports writing earns him several assignments from the NEWS-SENTINEL ' S sports section. Publications: January — 59 ■Wayne Brigade _ J=r 60 — January Schools closed A « O c ?-= Cx J --o f?l f ' WC Tk L lO u- y ° — zv v +S £ -sss %8SW Snow causes hazard, unexpected Tree time Snow almost as good as teacher strike. Sophomores try to light up the world. Peabody report to change schools. rom the day after Christmas until late in January citizens F found Fort Wayne to be a Winter Wonderland of Snow as layer after layer of ice and snow built up. Gens found extra time to enjoy the snowy wonderland as students failed to complete an entire week of school during the month of Janu- ary. Skating, sledding, and tobogganing filled the extra hours Gens gained due to Christmas vacation, semester break, and ice storms which caused hazardous driving. Basketball games were the main activity for Gens on the week ends and basketball crowds became the main target for clubs and classes selling various goods to boost finances. The Senior Class introduced miniature megaphones as they entered in sale competition with the Wayne Brigade selling their ever-popular stadium cushions. The cush- ions proved very versatile as they changed from stadium cushions during the football season to bleacher cushions in accord with the basketball season. The handy little General padded red and blue seats easily transformed to desk cushions , car seat cushions , and even pin cushions for the overactive seamstress. Sophomores shocked basketball fans as they introduced a new money-making item, lightbulbs. Salesmen set up blockades across gym doorways, popped up at concession stands, and physically forced their way into homes of decent people in their biggest selling effort of the year as the push was on to sell truckloads of lightbulbs. Although the sale was not as successful as was hoped, it was undoub- tedly the brightest idea the Sophomores came up with. January was also the beginning of a long drawn out span of meet- ings over the city ' s controversial Peabody Report. Over seven hundred spectators converged in the South Side auditorium as interest flowed through Fort Wayne on the issues proposed in the highly publicized Report. The two-hour program consisted of a half-hour explanation of the Report itself, followed by statements and questions directed to Dr. Whitlock by the audience. The Peabody Report suggested the need for formal structure and a process for curriculum development, the use of phase elective courses offering all high schools alternatives for the six-period day, the expan- sion of family-life education, a special interest course in mathematics, more emphasis on remedial reading instruction, and independent sci- ence study for juniors and sophomores. The most controversial aspect of the Report was its concern with the desegregation of Fort Wayne schools. -X- (a) A well-known figure at oratorical competitions, retiring speech coach James McFadden anxiously checks the list of individual scores for names of Wayne ' s speech team members at one of the meets. (b) Sophomore Richard Shroyer tests his skill on the skies with the added horse- power of a passing Mustang II during one of the many days when schools were closed due to adverse weather conditions. (c) Principal William Davis expertly dishes up a large piece of golden fried fish for dean of boys Robert Leiman as the annual PTA Fish Fry gets underway in Wayne ' s cafe- teria on the last day of January. Durtschi has ' fast break ' Cagers end season at slow waltz pace Break a leg, not good advice for roundballers. Grapplers win first SAC match as sectionals approach. After hours of practice, gymnasts hit the trail. Wayne ' s girls ' basketball south siders continued the school ' s dominance over Northrop by hanging on in a squeaker on Northrop ' s home court. The girls were hot in the first quar- ter, racking up 1 3 points, nearly half of their final 28 points. The Bruin defense then all but shut down the Generals by holding them to four points in the second quarter. Linda Stadler ' s game high 1 1 points paced the team, raising their record to 4-2 and, since it was always good to beat Northrop, gave them hope for the remainder of the sea- son. But it was not to be. Just as Wayne ' s male roundballers were crippled by the tem porary loss of Steve Bates, so the hopes of the female team were dashed when Becky Durtschi broke her ankle. Though the remaining starters, Linda Stadler, Kay Walters, Gail Moore, Joan Ward, and Michelle Walters, played valiantly the Archers of South Side were simply too much for them. As coach Sue Jordan sadly remarked, Anytime you lose a true competitor, she ' s going to be missed. The late January athletic storm clouds that spelled trouble for Wayne ' s basketball forces also affected the General wrestlers. Matches with Snider and Concordia drew the grapplers SAC record even at 2-2. Both matches were relatively easy with the brothers Wil- son, Mark and Jim, and Kevin Jones winning by major decisions against Snider, and Mark Wilson, Bruce Ojeda, Clayton Alter, and Gregg Olmstead each pinning their opponents in the Concordia match. The junior varsity destroyed the Cadets, 36-11, as Dave Quinn, Larry Norwood, Kurt Manes, and John Adamonis handily pin- ned their men. And then the rains came. Well not really rain, just two of the best wrestling teams in the SAC, Dwenger and Harding. The Dwenger match was very close at 25-22, but the runaway 41-30 score against Harding hardly told the story of the match. The Gen wrestlers jumped to an early 1 5-5 lead in the light weight classes as Jim Wilson took an easy decision in the 114 pound class and brother Mark, and Louis Bunnell also easily defeated their opponents. Harding then drowned the grapplers in a downpour of heavyweight talent and scoring. After an easy victory against Northside, Wayne lost a close one to South with the total forfeits for both teams reaching five. The girls ' gymnastic team began its season with 1 2 of 1 6 veterans returning to meet a talented group of up-and-comers. Considered to be one of the best teams in the city, they swept the Elmhurst Trojans on all three levels, beginning, intermediate, and optional, with no fewer than eight taking firsts in their respective categories. The track team traveled to Tri-State College for an informal indoor meet as a tune-up for the far-away spring season. JML GIRLS ' BASKETBALL SC ORES Wayne Opp Northrop 28 26 Wayne Opp Snider 25 35 Bellmont 48 57 Bishop Dwenger 41 43 South Side 38 52 Harding 48 21 New Haven 44 41 Bishop Luers 37 46 Concordia 41 40 Elmhurst 48 ' 22 Homestead 59 36 Sectional North Side 51 24 South Side 28 1 7 wins — 6 losses 62 — January: Girls ' Basketba (a) Valiantly trying for the tip, jumper Becky Durtschi contributes her efforts in the Sni- der Panther game as sophomore Linda Stadler and junior Joan Ward prepare to regain control of the very elusive ball. (b) Showing the form that won her the athletic blanket award, senior dribbler Becky Durtschi takes advantage of a half-court press put to the court by the Snider Panthers to get the ball down the boards for another two-points. (c) Earning his letter in his third year of wrestling, senior matman Kevin Jones strains as he takes down a strong New Haven opponent during the match that turned out to be a General slaughter, the score being 44-1 5. (d) While being eyed by the opposition, coach Sue Jordan discusses future strategy to be put to use in the fourth quarter of the Panther game that finally handed Jordan ' s Jumpers their third loss of the season. Girls ' Basketball: January — 63 In the rivals ' dance. . . or the ring-dance Round a common centre Delights the eye By its symmetry As it changes place, Blessing the unchangeable Absolute rest. . . . eoskins fame ' s eod or rero ion ood and evil, night and day, Jekyll and Hyde are all opposites and so were the Wayne roundballers in Janu- ary, playing their best and worst games of the season. After a stunning victory in the Holiday Tournament, the General five appeared to peak too early in a beautifully played game against the Anderson Indians in the victors ' gym. From the second quarter the General ' s lead tallied ten or more points. Their passes were sharp and their renowned running game flowed through the Indi- ans like hot syrup. Though a late surge by Anderson put a scare into the General faithful, 55% shooting by five Gens in double figures pre- vailed in a close one-point win over a tough opponent. The Dwenger game, though a thrilling overtime cliff-hanger, was merely a prelude to the big one at the band box North Side gym. Bates was hurt and a subdued and worried air swept General Land. Wayne was never in the North Side game as a powerful but the vet- eran Redskin squad psyched-out the Wayne five. Bates was missed physically as well as mentally as Al Gooden had to adjust to a new 64 — January: Basketba position in too short a time and the team seemed a shell of its former Anderson Indian self. These teams would meet again and the story, if not the outcome, would change. Screaming Glenn Parrish and his tiny Cadets invaded General turf and literally yelled the Wayne roundballers off the court, making the fans wonder if the refs ought to wear ear plugs. Another loss to Kokomo Haworth seemed to have the Wayne quintet reeling until they closed out the month with an impressive victory over a highly touted Harding ball club. The win broke a three game losing streak and boosted the Generals ' sagging fortunes. Harding put up a gallant fight, but without Greg Howard, the Hawks found themselves eight points behind at halftime. Wayne exploded in the third quarter scoring six points before Harding could get its offense in gear and coasted to a 14 point lead at the 7:06 mark of the third quarter and eventually won the game by six points. The General front line of Bates, Gooden, and Barnes produced 61 points, 19, 20, and 22 respectively. The win upped the Generals record to 4-2 in the SAC and 1 3-3 overall to keep alive a glimmer of hope for an SAC championship. - L- (a) Sophomore Linda Stadler leaps in the air among a group of the opposing Harding team to rassle away a rebound as Becky Durschi stands ready to assist Linda for the General cause. (b) The General twirlers and Color guard stand at attention under the spotlights, part of the addition of the General Super star theme adopted for the basketball season. (c) As Doug Fogwell looks on frantically as sophomore Mark Bush frantically hangs on to the ball while a horde of Homestead players wrestle him to the ground in an attempt to gain control. (d) Cheering a large General crowd on at the Coliseum during Holiday Tourney action, varsity cheerleaders show their timing and precision in their good luck cheer pre- ceding the action. (e) As both the Wayne and Harding teams stand tense and ready for action, Amos Belcher leaps into the air to win the tip after the ref gives the opening cue to resume play. (f) Junior Roosevelt Barnes demonstrates his unique form before a full crowd of Wayne and Concordia fans during regular season action as the Generals try to main- tain their high rating. Basketball: January — 65 I -o 1700 First pipe organ arrived in America o 1810 Johann Christian Gottlieb organized first 1851 regular orchestra First American chapter of YMCA organized 1861 18 Jefferson Davis inaugurated as President of the Confederate States 1879 15 Women lawyers won the right to defend in court 1908 Figure skating became popular in America 1929 14 The St. Valentine ' s Day Massacre in Chicago 1951 26 22nd amendment adopted, no one may be elected President for more than two terms 1962 20 Lt. Col. John Glenn became first man to orbit earth 1971 20 TV and radio stations were thrown into confusion as a false nuclear attack alert was issued 1973 6 Wayne Brigade organized CSIssspoom activities Machines and games invade math. Dress up for a foreign language. Comic books beat text books. Machines seemed to be taking over the math department as students worked various problems on calculators and comptometers of all different shapes and sizes. Both the math and history departments made use of games to teach their subjects, realizing that the longest stretch of school was between Christmas and spring vacation. In a foreign language there was no substitute for practice, but daily practice dialogues became enjoyable when the participants dressed the part as Senor Don Merk- ler allowed them to do. Hearing tests were administered to Generals in an attempt to determine if certain students should sit near the front of the class in order to hear assignments. Many teachers wondered if most students didn ' t fail this test as they repeated assignments seem- 66 — February invovle optical sides ingly hundreds of times over. On February 1 9, Wayne High School opened its doors to the com- munity for its annual Community Involvement Day. Teachers were encouraged to bring in outside speakers, and parents were encour- aged to visit their children ' s classes to better understand the educa- tional process. Despite the fact that many students would just die if their parents showed up in classes, many parents did take advantage of the chance to see how the school works. The home economics department took a field trip to Crown Colony to inspect various types of housing in order to prepare students for the eventual choice of a home, and ninth, tenth, and eleventh graders, already tired of the cur- rent year, took a look at the courses offered for the 1 976-1 977 school year, though some opted for comic books instead. y (a) Math games such as Numbers Up and Numble, a type of Scrabble with numbers, created a much-welcomed diversion from the usual class activities for Mr. William Car- ey ' s Algebra classes. (b) Grant Waldrop checks out his previous computations while working with the math department ' s computer in room D-24, an honor awarded to only a few students at their teacher ' s descretion. (c) Bill Tellman and Debbie Escobedo, third and fourth year foreign language stu- dents, carry on what might be considered a typical, everyday Spanish conversation in Mr. Don Merkler ' s third period class. (d) Taking time out from the pressures of their strenuous academic studies, Mike Clif- ford and Mike Redden pause on the stairway to pursue the latest edition of their favorite reading material, Superman comic books. February — 67 ill city- wide celebration of Mack A o v b :::w:::.« i 3 :::::k:kF ::£ . ■■ ■ ■ ' ■I iife-SS History Week Area businesses send representatives to Wayne commons. Unique announcements highlight week. Student reaction divided. I 1 he Wayne commons came alive as various area business and manufacturing firms sent representatives to display their wares and demonstrate what was necessary to work in their industry. Minority recruitment was the key as the Fort Wayne police joined Bowmar and General Electric among others in an attempt to disclose job opportunities in various fields to minority students. Unusual displays of African artifacts and signs which depicted contributions made by black people to the nation as a whole transformed the commons into a place of meaningful activity. It has been rightfully charged that white America has ignored black contributions by including only George Washington Carver in its his- tory books. It has been further charged that outside of music and fash- ion, black culture was held suspect by the majority culture. Black His- tory week was one answer, though not the only answer, to this discre- pancy. In an attempt to correct this imbalance, the Afro-American club produced daily announcements highlighting the achievements of black Americans, both nationally and locally. Even the names of Wayne stu- dents punctuated the announcements as Ken Cammack, Roosevelt Barnes, Carlton Hicks, Darlene King, and other active black Gens were honored for their outstanding achievements. Tragedy struck when a proposed assembly had to be cancelled due to the death of the featured guest. Mr. Bob Taylor, local jazz pianist, died suddenly just before he was to appear at Wayne. A finale in the form of an assembly during sixth period featured the young group Spectrum performing for the student body. Their rendition of Shining Star, originally done by Earth, Wind and Fire, was the most popular number of the session. Senior Darlene King sang a rendition of the Black National Anthem to begin the program. Though the week ran rather smoothly, questions remained. Student reaction was mixed and seemed to split along racial lines. Many white students couldn ' t understand the need for such a week while most black students thought the reasons remained obvious. Such a reaction only emphasized the need for a Black History Week, both as a vehicle for black pride and a bridge to understanding. A bridge that was sorely needed. The questions remained after the close of Black History Week, but without those questions, there could never be answers, and without answers, no understanding. - (a) Steve Wilson discusses various vocational opportunities for black workers with Mr. Billy Hicks, a representative from the Prudential Insurance Company at one of the information booths in the commons. (b) During Black History Week a representative from E-Systems, Incorporated pre- pares his display which shows the various products made by the company and the possi- ble work opportunities offered by the firm. (c) Interested in future opportunities, Bobby Lowe checks out the table of representa- tives from several different companies and organizations across Fort Wayne who joined in the city-wide recognition of Black History Week. (d) Towering over petite policewoman Linda Johnson, Kip Bailey gets some pointers on police work from one of the colorful, Afro-oriented showcases stationed in the com- mons area. (e) Pausing on his way through the commons, junior Craig Martin shows his apprecia- tion for the unusual cultural art forms by admiring one of the display cases that depict types of black art, especially that of Gens. Black History Week: February — 69 iftJWfc (First Row) Craig Pontius; Don Hicks; June Storks; Jennifer Ramsey, VICE- PRESIDENT; Karen Archer, SECRE- TARY-TREASURER; Ves Williams; Morla Simmons; Jim Schoeder, SPONSOR. (Second Row) Debbie Boschet; Vicki Imler; Mary Turner; Mike LeClear; Shawn Peters; Cindy Walter; Terri Cook; Lori Bourne; Vicki Adams; Rhonda Norton; Geraldine Jimerson. (Back Row) Tony Lapsley; Terry Lanoe; Larry Mourey; Genie Christopher; Kim Wilhelm; Beverly McLemore; Ken Belcher; Tony Pruitt, PRESIDENT; Beth Steigerwald; Dan Ramsey. (Front Row) Tami Stiverson; Janet Wubbenhorst; Kim Wilhelm, VICE-PRESIDENT; Caryl Parlow, SECRETARY-TREASURER; Joi Wilhelm. (Second Row) Sheri Mahoney; Sheryl Shadle; Kathy Burke; Terry Lanoue; John Stine; Eygene Miller; Jerry Werling. (Back Row) Neal Bridgett; Jerry Springer; Dan Hicks; Phil Johnson; Keith Parqyette; Jeff Wolf; Dan Ensch, PRESIDENT; Cris Burke; Mark Himmelein. (Not Pictured) Sarah Strasen; Diane Parlow; Dan Greaf; Mark Gould; Faye Duft; Randy Greene- wait; Mark Rathsack; Dale Anweiler; Dennis Kloffenstein; Mike Redden; Jim Haley; Tammy Crum; Sheryl Suftle; Tara Andringa; Juanita Clouse, Jo Etta Eubanks, SPONSOR. 70 — February ff ub ecpU meet dating! Atrt ftfitiftfi e I great ice tfcam rtand eif NISBOVA is not a Gypsy wedding feast. Bushey and Billman ice victory by creaming Homestead. Get up and boogie in the commons. C oncerts and contests put Wayne ' s hard working music department in the limelight. NISBOVA, the most competi- tive of all the contests with choirs, bands, and orchestras in competition with themselves, found Wayne making their usual show of perfection and gaining yet another superior rank- ing, the best ranking available. The Marching Band under the direction of Mr. David Marr, provided the musical atmosphere for a crowd of interested spectators who gathered at the city-county building for a ceremony in which Fort Wayne adopted a Japanese sister city to initi- ate friendly diplomatic ties. Three student members of Wayne ' s Distributive Education Club (DECA) earned a chance to compete on the state level in competition at Northrop. The events tested the students ' ability to use skills useful in the business world. Cindy Waylter received a first in spelling, Tony Pruitt a second in math, and Beth Steigerwald a second in supermarket cashiering which qualified them for further competition. Junior Colleen O ' Connor attended the Young Author ' s Conference at Wayne and was generally non-plused by the experience. She intimated that the conference as a whole was geared to the younger writers at the ele- mentary level. Various organizations at Wayne attempted to shore up their sag- ging treasuries. The Juniors came through with the old tootsie roll rou- tine and found the sweet tooths of Wayne as receptive as ever. The Student Council attempted an after-basketball movie, American Graffiti, with some trepidation. It was a huge success, becoming the single most lucrative money making project in the Council ' s history. The robber baron Sophomore Class swelled its bulging resources with yet another paper drive. The Dispatch staff filled their stomach rather than their coffer by accepting a challenge from the Homestead paper to an ice cream eating contest. The newspaper staffers created a hap- pening by wearing uniforms and bringing cheerleaders and violin- case-toting body guards, -jfr- (a) Perfecting his percussion part in preparation for the performance of the stage band in the commons, sophomore Blake Abie noisily practices his drumming in the band room at Wayne. (b) General students get their cash ready for buying tickets to see the first Student Council sponsored movie, American Graffiti, following the double overtime Wayne vs. Blackford basketball game. (c) Joe Koe Billman and Lindy Bushey, defending the honor of Wayne ' s publication staffs, dig into their Mad Anthonies before a crowd of spectators who await the out- come of the first annual ice cream eating contest. L February — 71 How straight it flew, how long it flew, It cleared the rutty track And soaring, disappeared from view Beyond the bunker ' s back- A glorious, sailing, bounding drive That made me glad I was alive. And down the fairway, far along It glowed a lovely white. . . . To halt a slide Willie ' s guys stop, look, listen Wayne recuperBates to go 4-2 for month. The mighty General basketball team entered another band box gym, not unlike North Side ' s, only darker, but this time groped their way to a convincing 71-62 victory over the Bishop Luers Knights. The Knights claimed that their gym was Indiana ' s number one house of noise, and the noise and poor lighting conditions were their best weapon, though not enough to overtake a resurgent Wayne five. The Gens were led by Roosey Barnes and Al Gooden with 21 and 1 9 points respectively. After the Northrop Bruins gained revenge for a Holiday Tournament loss by handily defeating a listless Wayne team, the Generals coasted to an easy 90-67 victory over the hapless Elmhurst Trojans behind the double figure performances of Barnes, Gooden, and Cammack. The big surprise in this game came at the beginning of the second half when the crowd realized that Barnes would not start for the Wayne quintet. The rest did Roosey a world of good, however, as he stormed into the game to hit six of seven third quarter shots on his way to a game-high 24 points. 72 — January The General fortress was next besieged by the Braves of Bellmont whose intended scalping party fell short by a full 24 points. Big Al Gooden, using his rebounding muscle and soft jumper to the fullest, personally made sure that there would be no haircuts until after the sectionals with a sterling 26 point performance. The Wayne roundballers were caught looking ahead to sectionals and were simply out-hustled by a scrappy Blackford five. It took the Bruins two over times to get the job done and even then only one point separated the two teams. Barnes and Bates scored four points for the Gens in the second over time period but to no avail. Snapping was the order of the day as the Gens destroyed a hapless Homestead club, to rebuild their confidence for the upcoming sectional wars. The reserve and sophomore teams, emulating the varsity, ended their seasons with winning records. Doug Fogwell, Jim Austion, Melvin Bell, Amos Belcher, and Donny Barnes paced the reserves, each scor- ing over 100 points for the season. Jay Springer just missed the mark at 98, but paced the sophomores with a 57% field goal average. k (a,b,c) Listen . . . and you will absorb the wisdom of one of the top high school bas- ketball mentors in the city as Wayne ' s basketball five utilize Will Doehrman ' s hardwood knowledge to achieve the best season ever. (d) Is he pinned yet? Jim Thompson awaits the signal from the referee indicating that he has pinned his opponent as the helpless Homestead adversary struggles to fight off his inevitable demise but finally succumbs. (e,f) Look . . . and you ' ll see the Generals ' shot drop in for two tokens while a fruit- less Harding toss becomes the property of the rebounded as me Greg-Howard-less Hawks frequently find themselves on the short end. (g) Stop ... is what a Blockhawk defender commands Roosey Barnes, but nothing can stop the SAC scoring champion and although it is o close battle, these Bruins refuse to be felled by Barnes. January — 73 We shout and pound the stands For one to win Loving him, whose hard Grace-driven stride Most mocks the clock And almost breaks the bands Which lock us in. Lee Murchison General gymno t Victory become Poi e and perfection i • Jl | Vm w -r ' fe S T ' ■ if Sfcri m Only one loss mars long gymnastic month. Fine match against Easts ide highlights month. Wayne gymnasts— a sectional champion in the making. February was a very long month for a high school gymnast. Normally over 60% of the season occurred in February and with a postponed meet carried over from January over 70% of the year ' s season fell in the second month. Such a month can make or break a season and the Gens proved their mettle by winning seven and losing only one in February. Only Wayne ' s beginning level bowed to South Side by the narrowe st of margins, less than five points, as the team swept to victory by almost 30 points. Beth Stadler took three first place ribbons and one third to lead the General gymnasts to victory. After an easy romp over Bluffton by almost 1 30 points, the Wayne team invaded Northrop only to be turned back for the first time in the season. Northrop outscored the Gens on the beginning and intermedi- ate levels and came back in the optional level to fall short by just 1 3.8 points. Sue Block had a first in vaulting and a second on the uneven 74 — February bars in the intermediate competition and newcomer Kathy Flanigan took a third in the beginning level balance beam with a valiant but los- ing effort. The gymnasts of Wayne showed their strength and poise by bounc- ing back from the loss to post four straight victories to close out the month. Easy victories over Norwell and Concordia, both over 100 point differentials, and a somewhat closer 35 point victory over Har- ding set up the match with Eastside. The Generals blasted Eastside by almost 140 points to prove just how strong they really were. Beth Sta- dler took four first place finishes and Jennifer Johnson vaulted, beamed, and exercised her way to three seconds. Beth ' s achievement of taking four first places in the optional level could be compared with a baseball player going four for four at the plate, an accomplishment no matter how you look at it. Sue Block took two firsts and two sec- onds in the intermediate level while Jackie Wright won two firsts, a second, and a third. In the beginning level Rhonda Fleck won first on the uneven bars and in the vaulting while Carolyn Lockett took firsts on the beam and in the floor exercises. . L. (a) Junior Beth Stadler shows her superior form to a crowd gathered in Wayne ' s gym during regular season action as she performs a routine on the balance beam during intermediate competition. (b) Reaching for the sky and first place status during the beginning level floor excer- cise competition, sophomore Kathleen Flanigan gracefully demonstrates her poise. (c) Crossing their fingers for fellow Gens on the floor, head coach Mrs. Nancy Repp and team members Bernie Peppier, Beth Stadler, Sue Block, and Kathleen Flanigan intently observe the precision of gymnastic moves. (d) She makes it look so easy, even I could do that ... mutter envious fans from the stands as they watch Bernice (Bunny) Peppier glide through her floor exercise rou- tine. (e) Senior and three year veteran member of the Wayne gymnastic team, Jackie Wright begins to take her stand during her balance beam portion of the meet. February — 75 The grip is on Matmens pins receive raves Wayne wrestling team second in sectional competition. Seven of Brett ' s brawlers advance to regionals. Mark Wilson carries Wayne banner all the way to semi-state. The IHSAA expanded its post-season wrestling format in 1976, adding semi-state competition, reducing the num- ber of teams in each sectional tournament, and allowing regional runners-up to advance to the newly created semi- state level. These changes allowed more of the many fine wrestlers all over the state of Indiana to compete in post-season tournaments. Wayne was no exception, placing seven wrestlers in regional pairings and finishing second in the sectional tournament at the Wayne gym. Just two years ago it was three wrestlers named Hill who won section- als for the Wayne grapplers; in ' 75 it was three matmen named Wil- son who spearheaded Wayne ' s second place finish. The brothers Wil- son, Jim and Mark, won the 1 1 2 and 98 pound weight classes while heavyweight Steve Wilson smothered his opposition. Louie Bunnell at 105 pounds, and Jerry Kunberger at 132 pounds added their respec- tive victories to the General total as Wayne avenged an early season loss to Elmhurst by 1 7 ' 2 points. Two of the most interesting matches of the tournament involved Kevin Jones, 1 26 pounds, and Tom Rice, 1 45 pounds, who as runners- up also advanced to regionals. In his weight class, Tom upset the sec- ond wrestler, Jim Cramer of the power house Harding Hawks, in a thrilling match. In spite of this stunning upset, Harding went on to win the sectional. Kevin ' s match with the tournament ' s fourth seed went right down to the wire and was tied at the end of regulation time. It took Kevin three over time periods but he finally subdued his valiant opponent to advance to regionals. Third place finishers for Wayne were Burce Ojeda, 119, Steve Longstreet, 138, Gregg Olmstead, 1 67, and Jim Thompson, 1 85. On the regional level while Jim Wilson, Jerry Kunberger, and Steve Wilson battled their way to fourth place finishes and Louie Bunnell grabbed a third, Mark Wilson inexorably moved toward the champi- onship match in the 98 pound weight class. Disaster struck Mark a stunning blow as he had to default the match due to injury. Mark ' s second place finish qualified him for semi-state competition and he recovered sufficiently to earn Wayne six team points with a fine third. Mark ended the season with a spectacular 23-3-0 record, the best sin- gle season for the 98 pound weight class in the history of Wayne. Senior Kevin Jones completed his career with a fine two year record of 16-10, the best multi-year record in the 126 pound weight class. Louie Bunnell, 1 2-10-1 , Bruce Ojeda, 9-5-2, and Jerry Kunberger, 1 6- 4-1, also wrestled their way to single season best records in their respective weight classes. - - ° L w 1 if 1 ' UN ! i ,„ „. Bis fe ? 1 ■ WRESTLING SCORES Blackford Wayne 37 Varsity Opp 23 Reserve Wayne 30 Opp 30 Woodlan 44 15 60 12 New Haven 44 15 22 20 Elmhurst 30 36 23 9 Manchester To jrnament third Northrop 23 35 25 30 Huntington 27 27 32 27 Snider 35 20 33 4 Concordia 37 25 36 11 Bishop Dwenger Harding 22 15 25 41 12 18 49 21 Goshen Tournament fourth North Side 40 24 19 9 South Side 27 44 8 9 Sectional second Regional sixth Varsity Varsity: 5-6-1 Reserve 5 wins-6 losses- 1 draw 7 wins-4 losses-1 draw 76 — February: Wrestling Wrestling restling preview pep session watch intently as a opponent who flies into the air, not an uncommon (a, Alarmed spectators at tht Wayne grappler shakes off his sight at most wrestling meets. (b) With a concerned but somewhat disappointed e pression on his face, Wayne wrestling coach Brett Lucas watches the action as senior Tom Rice rests, having already encountered his foe. (c) Senior kevin Jones comes close to a pin with one of his many enemies during a home meet. Jones, scaling 1 26 pounds, proves an outstanding General grappler who fights an exciting and victorious match during an IHSAA tournament. Wt. Wrestler .ESTLING REFLECTIONS Record Season 98 Mark Wilson 23-3, Sectional Champion 1975-76 105 Louie Bunnell 12-10-1, Sectional Champion 1975-76 112 Ken Lawrence 9-2, Sectional Champion 1971-72 119 Bruce Ojeda 9-5-2 59% ™ A 1975-76 Mark Sipe 7-3 ' W 1971-72 126 Ken Lawrence 1 5-3-4, Sectional Champion 1 972-73 132 Jerry Kunberger 1 6-4-1 , Sectional Champion 1 975-76 U5 Keith Hill 21-2-1, Sectional Champion 1974-75 155 Steve Wallace 26-1 , Sectional, Regional Champion 1971-72 167 ( Roger Farmer 8-6-1 1972-73 177 ,35 John O ' Riordan 12-3-1 1973-74 Mike Hill 1 8-3-1 , Sectional Champion 1972-73 Warren Hoffman 18-1 1971-72 Hwt. Roy Hilt 24-1, Sectional, Regional Champion 1 972-73 Roy Hill 24-1, Sectional, Regional Champion 1 973-74 Most Pin s (Seasonj-17by Roy Hill in 1973-74 Most Pins (Career)-34 by Roy Hill from 1971 through 1 974 Best Seo son-1 972-73, 10-1, city, sectional, and regional champions (d) Confronting his opponent, the initial step in wrestling, junior Gregg Olmstead dares Homestead sophomore Rick Rogers to gain control and though Olmstead was in the lead at first, Rogers battles on to eventually win the match. (e) A third place finisher in an IHSAA tournament, senior Steve Longstreet, a 138- pounder, valiantly overcomes his opponent and ends up on top in a bear hug, hoping to continue his fine moves for a pin. into the restricted area, junior Jim Thompson, 7i grip on his opponent while the referee and a (f) Nearly traveling out of the circle weighing a big 185 pounds, keeps a fir manager watch closely for violations. Wrestling: February — 77 Salem witch hunts went into full rampage First high school was in Boston The sewing machine was perfected Andrew Johnson ' s impeachment hearings began 1876 7 First patent for telephone was granted to Alexander G. Bell 1880 31 Wabash became the first city to be completely lighted by electricity Henry Ford set up his first assembly line 18 Worst tornado in U. S. obliterated 35 towns in Illinois 3 The Star-Spangled Banner became the national anthem 8 Religious education in public schools declared violation of First Amendment 11 Unemployment was the nation ' s number one problem 1972 22 Women ' s Rights Amendment approved by Senate 1973 11 Wayne ' s first Catupult victory 1692 1821 1857 1868 1913 1924 3931 1948 1962 13 Gens use ' noodles ' Come on guys, use your noodles. The young leading the younger. Second semester in full swing. ou ' re never too old for Kool-Aid, or story books, or silly putty ... At least that ' s the general consensus from Mrs. Helen Bunnell ' s Human Development Class when they decided to carry their learning past the school book. Two, three, and four year olds were entertained and entertaining for the Class as Mrs. Bunnell set up a day care center so that the girls could observe tots and how they operate. It proved a profitable learning experience as well as showing the girls there was still room for simple pleasures. Freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior girls congregated in the auditorium for the second annual cancer assembly. Starting the pro- gram last year with only senior girls attending, the assembly was opened to all girls interested as guest speaker Miss Stella Laguna for many projects shared the experience of her bout with cancer at the age of fourteen. Miss Laguna answered questions directed from the interested audi- ence after a short film on cancer prevention. Day in and day out students sat through morning announcements till after a while one sounded just like the others. Unfortunately these announcements were very important and sh ould have given students some insight into what was going on around school. Likewise bulletin boards were updated in order to accommodate students. When coun- selors got drift of the general lack of interest in students in keeping with the times, Mr. John DeYoung, former radio announcer for Fort Wayne ' s WGL, became M.C. of the Monday morning student bulletin with a representative from each class lending a helping hand in bring- ing what ' s happening at Wayne to the students. L- (a) As Mr. Tom Beerman ' s gym class takes a time out from the vigorous strain of physi- cal education class, some of the boys take a brief rest before the next exercise and the next game of badminton. (b) Sophomore Dennis Arend reads a book in Individualized Reading and tends to dream about putting himself in the place of the hero of the book and wishing that he were out of school for the summer. (c) Senior Judy Hoke learns from her little teacher ' as she practices taking care of children in the Human Development nursery school during Mrs. Helen Bunnell ' s Class which stresses personal and family growth. (d) Senior Julie Matthias searches for pieces of a puzzle in Mrs. Helen Bunnell ' s Human Development nursery school with the help of a youngster as they each discover a new picture and a new friend. (e) Junior Kim Wilhelm watches her little friend, a future architect in the form of a little child, shape building blocks into a tower or rocketship during Mrs. Helen Bunnell ' s Human Development Class nursery school. (f) Junior Mike Burke uses his noodle in the new Chef ' s Class which was put on the curriculum to help the men who can ' t boii water without burning it, as Mrs. Helen Bun- nell watches and waits to offer Mike some help. ' AiiiA AiAi , ' AUA Generals sulo| t Zulu war c limit A Take those tacks out of your mouth! Did you hear what I just heard? A cheer for all seasons. pprentice interior designers boarded a FWCS bus for an excursion to Berne as Mrs. Barbara Gould ' s Housing Class extended their learning from the textbook to the factory and retail store. The Berne Furniture Company hosted the group and provided a look at furniture making. The speedy, systematic procedure of hook- ing one of the handfuls of tacks in a worker ' s mouth with a magne- tized hammer and quickly pounding the tack into the frame of the fur- niture fascinated the Class along with the method of whipping the but- tons into place and pulling them to shape the cushions. The next stop took the girls to Yager Furniture in Berne. They checked furniture construction, materials, and styles at the retail store. Following the tour of the furniture factory and retail outlet Gens packed the bus and running ahead of schedule, stopped at Decatur Mobile Home Sales. What did they say?! was a question many Elmhurst, New Haven, and Northrop fans as well as radio and television audiences asked after Wayne ' s sectional victories. The answer — unprintable. Perhaps a word of explanation is in order. Along with the presentation of the General mascot by the Bicenten- nial Committe at the first sectional pep session, Mr. William Madden taught General a new cheer. The cheer was announced as a Zulu war chant, and after the first few minutes, students began to doubt its authenticity. Mr. Madden and his assistant Kenny White proceeded to teach their cheer. The Zulu men were nearly all over seven feet tall and would gather together before battle. The chief chanted, How about it big fellows? and the tribe answered, KILL ' EM, KILL ' EM, KILL ' EM! The chief then asked, What about it my people! with the same response followed by the women giving a blood-curdling scream. The scream was designed to paralyze the enemy if not deafen them. It was not until later in the evening that the true and total effect was realized as the General crowd added a little bit of spirited fun to the annual Hoosier Hysteria. -jf (a) Although Choir director Carl Nicholas has led Wayne ' s singers to top honors in NISBOVA contests annually it ' s not all hearts and flowers for the music man as he suf- fers many a sour note during rehearsals. (b) Hiding behind dark glasses, chemistry students Julie Greenlee and Jan Swartz work tediously on the hardest formula of all, trying to convince Mr. Hirshey that they know exactly what they ' re doing. (c) Anyone who ' s ever eaten in the school cafeteria might wonder if Mike Hall is pushing something back in disgust or frantically searching for some eats, in which case he must have skipped breakfast. (d) With all his charm and charisma, make no bones about it, biology teacher Mr. Lee Deturk can dig up a date any time or so it seems to students who catch him with his latest companion. (e) After the introduction of the Zulu war cry, Ziggy, ziggy, ziggy! at the first sec- tional pep session the honorable General chief Kenny White receives a present for his chief-like leadership. (f) Mr. Jack Baker is always happy to see that students enjoy his Data Processing Class but from the smiles on Bob Smith and Tom Rice ' s faces one wonders what kind of figures they ' re pondering over. s ' Cuepasa? Spanish class lakes a Mexican Siesta e Message to speech team, Cut the cake. South of the border down Mexico way. Just don ' t juggle the books. reaking a five year tradition, Wayne ' s performing arts department presented Circus showcase ' 76 instead of the usual spring musical. Although the first night of the two night stand was plagued by technical difficulties the overall effort of those involved proved fruitful as crowds displayed enthusiastic appreciation for the amateur talent. The evening was filled with students displaying their often hidden talents which included dancing (both tap and modern jazz), singing, acting, and instrumental- izing. Mrs. Ada May Shipley ' s fifth and sixth period classes delighted audiences as they rocked out on stage to the Ohio Player ' s hit Love Rollercoaster. While a majority of Wayne ' s population was gathered at the Coli- seum for the first regional game against Westview, Wayne ' s twelve member speech team huddled around a mass of radios between sec- tional rounds to hear how the Generals were faring. Many Saturdays were spent in this fashion during the speech season. Members met in the teachers ' parking lot before the sun rose in order to make it to 8:00 a.m. rounds while other Gens slept-in or watched their favorite cartoons on those lazy Saturday mornings. In some cases members didn ' t return until late afternoon or early evening. Although Wayne ' s team effort proved futile, individuals accom- plished personal victories and achieved personal goals. Brian Marcus, captain and two-year speech veteran, nabbed ribbons in the Dramatic and Humorous categories and qualified for regional action to cap a fine career. He also qualified for regionals by placing fifth in the Humorous category during sectionals. Retiring coach James McFadden and his assistant, Wayne graduate Gayle Smith, recruited new members through the entire season which proved profitable as rookies Andy Werling (Radio) and Joe Andrew (Drama) won one ribbon each and Laura Rudny (Impromptu) won the alternate position in her category during sectionals. Senior Kurt Schry- ver proved a tough competitor in Boys ' Extemp by bringing back a total of three ribbons during regular season. - L- (a) Junior performer Jeff Dohner practices part of his juggling act with a pair of Indian clubs in earnest preparation for his upcoming performance in the annual student-pro- duced General Showcase. (b) Retiring Wayne teacher Mr. James McFadden slices his farewell cake commem- orating his 33 years as a speech coach, which was presented to him by Wayne orators attending the sectional speech meet at Carroll High School. (c) Members of Wayne ' s Spanish classes who chose to spend their spring vacation visiting Mexico take a break in their sight-seeing tour to rest in the shade of a convenient tree before continuing their journey. (d) Enjo ying the beautiful scenery of old Mexico, Kim Hallback and Mr. Frank Ebetino pause outside the barriers bordering the crumbling steps of a centuries-old Aztec temple before exploring its murky passageways. (e) Intrepid explorer Cathy Vachone leans on a whitewashed adobe wall for needed support as representatives of Wayne ' s Spanish classes cautiously make their way down a steep cobblestone alleyway in Mexico City. 82 — April iSpeech Teann (Front Row) Lorry Pooley; Linda Whalen; Laura Rudny; Joe Andrew; Tami Vernon; SPONSOR. (Back Row) Kurt Schryver; Wes Marquardt; Brian Marcus; CAPTAIN; Bo. Hayden Schultz. (Second Row) Joe Kierzkowski; Delores Hoke; Wendell Summers; Smi,h ; Jud y Hoke - Colleen O ' Conner; Kim Worman; LeAnn Krach; Dotty Wiggin; James McFadden, 1 ■■ ' v T4pV ■B -gjje gj.jgf ' • ff- . ■;. . m • A d V e t April — 83 R joundballers roll cy4t long last Actional champs When all the laughter died in sorrow. T F j ayne played two of the most important games of its 1 1 young career during the first two weeks of March in the Memorial Coliseum. Two old foes, Northrop and North Side, stood between Wayne and the brass ring in the sec- tional and regional rounds of Hoosier Hysteria. The mighty General five withstood the challenge of the former, but could not quite hold on against the onslaught of the latter, but, nevertheless, finished their best season ever by compiling a 20-6 record. Wayne won its first basketball sectional and helped Al Gooden cel- ebrate his birthday by hanging on for a breath-taking two point vic- tory over the Bruins of Northrop. Rosie Barnes and Gooden shared scoring honors with 19, but it was Ken Cammack ' s superb defensive play and overtime offensive punch that pulled the game, which had been a laugher in the first half, out of the fire for a nervous Gen squad. The second meeting between Wayne and North Side told a dif- ferent tale than the earlier massacre though unfortunately the ending was the same. The Wayne five led throughout much of the first three quarters though not by nearly the margin that they enjoyed over Nor- throp in the early going. North Side turned this three point margin around in the fourth quarter to hang on for the victory despite Steve Bates having played North Side ' s All-SAC center Warrell Simmons to a standstill. Barnes sadly remarked that North ' s fiesty guard, Jerry Gatewood, always hit against Wayne and it was his 30 points that did in the Generals. What a year we had. Barnes and Gooden earned positions on the All-SAC team, Barnes one of only two repeaters, and Cammack and Bates received honorable mention on the same all-star team. The ' 76 superstars scored more points, won more games, and garnered more trophies and awards than any team in Wayne ' s history. Barnes, Gooden, Bates, Sertoma award winner Cammack, and dynamite guard Gary Bush performed superbly throughout the year, but without the super-subs it would have been a spectacular, but thin team. Sixth man Wesley Alexander time and again breezed into tense games and steadied a nervous, young team with his deliberate play and nerves of ice. And who could ever forget a tense sectional clash with an aroused New Haven foe. It was Eric Petrie who stormed into a tight game and threw in a phenomenal 16 points in the space of 10 minutes for the Generals to make it to the finals. Working diligently, the tennis, track, golf, and baseball teams waited in the wings for the roundballers to relinquish the stage. - r (a) When all the laughter, all the happiness of a sectional victory, all the charged emotions in General Land, died in a quiet, remorseful sorrow . . . when the buzzer sounded . . . Rosie cried too. (b) What can I say?! , exclaims Big Al Gooden at the sectional recognition assembly. Obviously elated by the basketball accomplishment, Al finds himself at a loss for words and has to be coaxed into saying something. (c) Big Al Gooden aims one of his patented jumpers which hit for two of his 26 points against Elmhurst in sectional play as he once again proves to be one of the toughest under the boards and scores mostly by putting in stray Wayne shots. (d) To the puzzlement of fans of opposing teams, Wayne ' s now famous Ziggy cheer fires up the Big Red and Blue Quintet and rockets the roundballers to their first sectional crown. BASKETBALL SCORES Varsity Reserve Wayne Opp Wayne Opp Heritage 70 50 44 27 Jay County 80 60 62 45 Snider 75 57 44 54 South Side 73 62 40 50 Muncie Central 68 60 39 47 Norwell 76 53 36 47 SAC Holiday Tournament Concordia 84 72 Bishop Luers 43 41 Harding 79 69 47 41 Northrop 64 63 Anderson 88 87 48 47 Bishop Dwenger (V-OT) 71 60 35 50 North Side 45 78 36 48 Concordia 50 51 48 46 84 — March: Basketball 5P3 Basketball Team Cheerleaders (Front Row) Mike Burke, MANAGER; Melvin Bell, GUARD; Jon Sieber, GUARD; Gory Bush, GUARD; Kenne Amos Belcher, GUARD; Karen Nunn, CHEERLEADER. (Second Row) Mr. William Davis, PRINCIPAL; Sue Block, CHEERLEADER; Caro lyn Lockett, CHEERLEADER; Eric Petrie, FORWARD; Doug Fogwell, GUARD; Lisa Block, CHEERLEADER; Jennifer Johnson, CHEER- LEADER. (Back Row) Mr. Will Doehrman, HEAD COACH; Wesley Alexander, FORWARD; Brent Berger, CENTER; Steve Bates, CEN- TER; Al Gooden, FORWARD; Roosevelt Barnes, FORWARD; Mr. Robert Fox, ASSISTANT COACH; Mr. Lee DeTurk, ASSISTANT COACH. (Not Pictured) Tom McKinley, MANAGER; Andy Werling, MANAGER; James Lebamoff, MANAGER; Steve Williams, MAN- AGER; Jeff Dohner, MASCOT. Varsity Reserve Wayne Opp Wayne Opp Kokomo Haworth 56 58 39 37 Harding (R-OT) 84 70 51 57 Bishop Luers 71 62 56 38 Northrop 60 73 41 48 Elmhurst 90 67 56 37 Bellmont 87 63 56 35 Blackford (V-2 OT) 80 81 58 36 Homestead 60 33 50 33 Sectional Elmhurst 71 62 New Haven (V-OT) 71 66 Northrop (V-OT) 71 69 Regional Westview 63 59 North Side 62 65 Varsity Reserve 20 wins 6 losses 11 wins-8 losses Basketball: March — 85 GYMNASTICS REFLEC 23 223.30 8-2 1975 1975 1974 1975 1975 1975 GYMNASTICS SCORES Beginning Inter. Optional Total Elmhunt Wayne 65.55 49.05 70.45 185.05 Opp 63.05 46.95 13.70 123.70 South Side Wayne 66.20 62.25 79.90 208.35 • Opp 70.65 54.75 54.20 179.60 Bluffton Woyne 61.15 51.30 73.05 185.50 Opp 37.60 37.60 Northrop Wayne 61.45 56.15 79.80 197.50 Opp 71.05 66.30 73.90 211.25 Hording ayne 54.85 47.85 72.85 175.55 Opp 52.10 37.05 51.65 140.80 Norwell Wayne 73.15 64.15 77.85 215.15 Opp 64.65 18.00 31.90 114.55 86 — March: Gymnastic Beginning Inter. Total 153.20 44.45 Concordia Eastside Opp Wayne 47.85 44.45 73.65 40.55 56.60 64.80 50.40 Opp 23.10 4.85 13.35 41.30 Snider Wayne 65.15 63.95 74.45 Opp 71.90 67.05 212.80 Wayne 70.85 68.60 80.40 Opp 62.30 56.55 57.10 Wayne second second first Regional Slate Wayne Wayne Beginning Intermediate Optional 8win IOwins-0 losses 8 wins-2 Wayne ' s Rigbys Refs flip over Gens ' tumblers You ' ve come a long way baby-all the way to regionals. The girls of Wayne showed their strength in sectionals by fin- ishing second in the beginning and intermediate levels and reigning as the 1976 sectional champions in the optional level. Wayne ended its highly successful 8-2 season by shellacking North Side in winning all three levels. The Generalettes annexed 28 ribbons to North Side ' s nine and completely dominated the Redskins in this, their pre-sectional warm-up. A 51 ' 2 point match victory often causes a team to relax and let down at precisely the wrong point in the season, but not the gymnasts from General Land. Lisa Block took a first place on the uneven bars while Carolyn Lockert in floor exercise and Lori Wilson in all-around each grabbed seconds as Wayne clinched second place in the begin- ning level. Jackie Wright with a third in all-around was the only Gen- eral to come close to placing in the intermediate level. Close counts in gymnastics, however, as another trophy fell to the mighty Gens. In the optional level Beth Stadler began what seemed like a one woman blitz with fourths in vaulting and on the beam, a second in floor exercise, and a first in the unevens. Joining Beth were Jennifer Johnson with a second on the beam and all-around, Christie Stadler with a third in vaulting, and Bernice Peppier with a fourth in floor exercise. The vic- tory seemed especially sweet since the competition was arch-rival Elm- hurst. Body control proved to be the all important factor that a successful gymnast should develop. A loss of control meant a loss of points. Judges are supposed to key on the basics in each routine and then, and only then, add extra points for spectacular moves. These latter extras separate the journeywoman gymnast from the near pro. Jenni- fer Johnson and Bernice Peppier with the addition of special elements transform their floor exercise routines into an art form not unlike mod- ern dance. On the balance beam and the uneven bars the dismount is a key factor since it will stick in the mind of the judge as he is selecting his scores. Beth Stadler closes her routine on the unevens sitting upright on the top bar, then springs into the air, wraps herself into a back somersault and somehow manages to land upright. Christie Sta- dler dismounts with a cartwheel from the beam. Not an ordinary cart- wheel as she flows into a mid-air flip and twist, landing upright and facing the judge. a (a) Using her enchanting powers junior Sue Block begins to capture her audience with her graceful movement during a special gymnastics preview pep session in hope of spur- ring Oeneral interest in their activities. (b) The General gymnastic squad demonstrates the gymnastic version of the football mad man drill as they gather in a circle for warm-ups before their preview performance tor the student oody. (c) Senior Jennifer Johnson weaves her magical spell upon the crowd as her routine near! its end. Jennifer was named one of the sports superstars by the Dispatch staff in a special edition. (d) Junior Beth Stadler beautifully portrays a graceful, reflective moment in her optional floor exercise routine which delights the student body in the preview perform- ance and many judges later in the year. (e) Senior Lisa Block works on her balance beam routine in the upper deck of the Wayne gym during practice in preparation for the next meet in hopes of perfecting her performance to secure ribbons to add to her collection. Gymnastics: March — 87 ! • A . • « Reflections of spring Bloom from my dormant memories As soft pastels of flower blossoms overshadow the lifeless hues of winter And delicate buds lace the branches of blooming trees. Kites drifting past fluffy, white clouds in a pale blue sky And ten-speed bikes whizzing through Foster Park- They all recreate the spring days that we lived. With tears and embraces in the air And love and togetherness in the heart We share the climax and conclusion Of our high school days in the spring And finally say good-bye. . . oetry books picture spring as a season of love and romance but for Gens spring meant Softball games, bike rides, and walks through Foster Park. Amature rac- queteers lining tennis courts and colorful frisbees lining the sky also marked the spring season. Banquets, final exams, school elections, the prom, and graduation filled the Wayne calendar. Although politics represented a large part of the Wayne calendar, the presidential primary dominated the national calendar. The campaign trail crossed Fort Wayne as Reagan spoke in the Wayne auditorium along with campaigner Jimmy Stewart and Ford, Wallace, and Car- ter visited the city. Mo Udall ' s campaign workers mis- counted the 500 signatures required to qualify for the pri- mary ballot but the surprise came in the Republican finish when Reagan upset Ford in the Indiana race. More surprises occurred in spring. Janet Guthrie mode history as the first woman to pass the rookie test for the Indy 500. Cheating invaded West Point to tarnish its 104 year history and the U.S. Treasury re-issued two dollar bills on Jefferson ' s birthday. Spring events marked the end of another school year but promised the beginning of bicentennial celebrations. The Fort Wayne Bicentennial Commission sponsored a model congress and a fence painting project for high school students while an enlarged version of the Fort Wayne bicentennial logo decorated the pavement at the intersection of Calhoun and Berry. June 5 marked the opening of Old Fort Wayne although it remained unfin- ished, like the bicentennial itself. 1507 1658 1692 1801 1818 1825 1839 1861 1865 1870 1896 6 1912 1960 1968 1970 25 America first used for the New World First New York hospital set up Patent issued to found post office ' s Johnny Apoleseed began his mission of planting apple trees 4 13 stripes on the flag made constant by law First U. S. gymnasium established First baseball diamond laid out in New York 12 The Civil War broke out at Fort Sumter, South Carolina Lincoln was assasinated at Ford Theatre Donkey was used as the symbol of the Democratic Party First modern Olympic Games were enacted in Athens, Greece 14 Titantic sunk after hitting an iceberg 1 The first weather satelite launched 4 Martin Luther King, Jr. was assasinated 11 The Apollo XIII mission aborted due to mal- function of oxygen tanks 14 Halls alive with N1SBOVA carries on and on. Franke beats Andrew to school board. Fresh faces grace halls. The performing arts department of Wayne High School turned out many fine performances at a high rate of speed during the month of April. After Stage Band, Swing Choir, and several other small organizations within the department returned from the NISBOVA competition and state audi- tions with fine results they started working on the General Showcase ' 76 which, in essence, was a show of Wayne ' s talented students and faculty. After the appearances of the Swing Choir in the showcase they appeared next on the stage of the well-known Embassy Theater along with several other choirs from the area. This was just one of the seven appearances the choir made in the month of April alone. L . — r H A PhhQ 3 ORCHESTRA I (Front Row) Brian Marcus; Gretchen Schneider, Paula Hansel; Dave Garrett. (Second Row) Peri Gruber; Kim I Denney; Sue Johnston; John Holt; Keith Ehrman; Gretchen Mover; Dawn Baker. (Back Row) Laurie Armstrong; I Greider; John Stine; Beth steigerwald, Sara Gerig; Kathy McCaustland; Gerry Durkee; Mike Hunkler; Accompan I ahll, Dave Marr, Director. (Not Pictured) Beth Casteil; Karhis education at Glendale Co Petersen; Debbie Scott Ellis; Cindy st: Becci Menden- Orchestra 1 90 — April sounds cf music Junior Matt Franke won a narrow victory over sophomore Joe Andrew to capture the title of representative from Wayne High School on the Board on Education ' s Advisory Committee. Franke, Andrew, and junior Tim Hunkler were the three finalists in the competition, as they were chosen for their academic ability, leadership application, and reasons for wanting the job. One student from each school was chosen in hopes of bringing students ' views and constructive ideas on varied issues to the attention of the School Board. Mrs. Helen Bunnell ' s Human Development class who learned about child and domestic care for seven months did a little on-the-job train- ing as to idlers visited their class. It was hard to tell who enjoyed the sessions more, the youngsters or the girls who passed away hours by reading, drawing, coloring, and pretending. In any case it was a nice change to see fresh young faces in halls normally too fast-paced for students to enjoy the simple pleasures. -JL- (a) During one of the many hours ne spends in the band room, senior Brian Marcus, an accomplished musician in Wayne ' s orchestra, practices on his viola before making his appearance at the NISBOVA Band Contest. (b) Junior politician Matt Franke, chosen by a delegation of the Student Council to represent Wayne on the Board of Education ' s Advisory Committee, discusses his policy with his opponent Joe Andrew. (c) Going over her sheet music one more time, Chris Keck concentrates on preparing for her upcoming performance with Wayne ' s Swing Choir as a soloist in the vocal com- petition of NISBOVA. Girl ' s Choiri Front Row) Cynthia Keller; Tammy Stiverson; Virginia Williams; Patricia Fifer; Laura Curley; Linda Denis; Tina Mutton; Sheryl Shadle; Jill Scudder. Second Row) Colleen O ' Connor; Shondra Harvell; Carolyn Lockett; Tammy Briggs; Linda Hopkins; Necia Stucker; Karen Armington,- Linda Whalen; Diane Holloway; Robin Diehm; Vicki Hipsher. (Back Row) Tara Andringa; Ginger Johnson; Eva Bran- scomb; Linda Russell; Sarah Strasen; Sherell Suttle; Luan Rowe; Cynthia Staton; Janet Wyss; Nancy Johnson; Donna Willert; Elizabeth Cartwright; Terry Baxter; Natalie Nicholas, PIANO ACCOMPANIST; Carl Nicho las, DIRECTOR. (Not Pictured) Rosie Montgomery; Faye Dutt; Debra Fox, Cindy Jones. Varsity Choir ' April — 91 Mav chiv Gens learning new, inn ideas What if they threw a fun day and nobody came? Students travel to Cincinnati and Washington, D.C. Deturk ' s come to the forest, Bambi. May Day at any other school was just another day. Yet, at Wayne May Day was a unique day. Whether it be a gui- tar lesson inside the school building, or an all day trip to Cincinnati, May Day was just plain old fun — for those who showed up. Although extensive planning began in September with Bob Smith, Student Council president, heading the Mini-Course Committee, the biggest hassle came at registration as a third of the student body couldn ' t find time to register either before or after school or during one of the three lunch mods. Despite threats to cancel the entire project, the Council decided the show must go on for the majority of students who were looking forward to the day. A popular choice for Seniors was a trip to Mr. Carl Mosser ' s lake cottage for fishing, baseball, or just to catch some sun. Another sell- out was the Cincinnati trip which included an excursion to the zoo and an evening at the baseball park to see the Reds take on the Houston Astros. 92 — April: May Day Not only was May Day a fun day, but for some, more ambitious students, May Day became an educational experience. A majority of Wayne ' s publication staff and a few extra students pursued journalis- tic interests at Ball State ' s annual J-Day. It was Washington or bust for Mr. Robert Lieman and company who turned the one Mini-Course day into an exciting three day vacation on their bus trip to the nation ' s capital, Washington D.C. Other students found they didn ' t have to look past the walls of Wayne for excitement as they participated in courses in judo, cosmet- ics, cartooning, and astrology, just to name a few. Mr. Lee Deturk found he had a standing room only crowd for his nature trail course which included a romp through Wayne ' s woods, and ended in a game of kick ball. Despite the apparent success of May Day, whether it should con- tinue as an annual event for students remained questionable. Unfortu- nately, for the majority of students who found the day quite enjoya- ble, the apathy expressed by others threatened the life of Mini- Courses and nearly promised the death of the educational twist. -±- (a) Getting a taste of all aspects of television work, a Wayne student is startled by a blinding flood light while inconspicuously exploring the gloomy back stairs away from the brightly lighted sets of stage. (b) Brad Springer checks out what it is like to be the subject of the television camera while visiting channel 33 as his away-from-school field trip with other students interested in the audio-visual medium. (c) Mr. Lee DeTurk, biology teacher turned nature guide, ably directs the relocation of a large rotten log to the site of the campfire with the man-power of ecology minded trekkers on the nature hike. (d) With no important May Day activity demanding his presence elsewhere, racquet- wielding Hayden Schultz gets a quick fencing lesson from Larry Pooley and his trusty fishing pole to the amusement of casual passers-by. (e) Several Gens opted to remain at or near the school for part of the day, some spend the time learning the fundamentals of archery and then practicing their new found skill in the main gym area. May Day: April — 93 residential nva ' voice Politics dominates month both in and out of school. Car washes and chocolate raise money for Gens. Swing Choir near perfect in NISBOVA. Concordia Senior College was the setting for the Bicenten- nial Model Congress, a project designed for the students, by the students, and of students. After the hassel of regis- tration and schedule changes delegates from all over the state spent seemingly endless hours in meetings passing bills such as the Church Income Tax Bill, the Welfare Reform Bill and the Capital Punishment Bill, and discussing current issues and events. Wrapping up the educational and exciting three-day week-end the delegates attend a banquet. The Junior and Senior classes got to work in April with last-minute pushes to earn money. With the Senior class working in the red with expenses overshadowing expected income, desperate officials requested donations from the class. Both Juniors and Seniors manned sponges and hoses as car washes cleaned up April fund raising. The Juniors initiated the presale ticket idea for their series of planned washes while the upperclassmen chose a new site, the Waynedale Standard Station, for their fund raiser. DECA went into the candy busi- ness for their needed funds as Gens hungrily munched on their 50« chocolate bars. The Juniors officially announced the prom as addressed, rather than blank, invitations went out to all Juniors and Seniors during home- room. Plans for construction of a man-made lake near the school also leaked out in April and after several months of practice and nerve- racking try-outs, Sue Block, Carolyn Lockett, Kay Nunn, Bernice Pep- pier, and Beth Stadler secured positions on the varsity squad of the ' 76-77 cheerleaders. NISBOVA, Northern Indiana School Band, Orchestra, and Vocal Association, wrapped up the music department ' s year. Swing Choir missed a perfect score by one point during the competition yet finished as the superior choir in the city. After five years the Orchestra reached the first plateau as they went to NISBOVA for the first time and also brought back a superior rating. Several freshmen participated in the orchestra; however, the experience of senior Brian Marcus, first chair viola in the State Orchestra, and Dave Garrett, first chair cello in the City Orchestra, proved a great factor in the success of the Wayne Orchestra. - mf- (a) Senior class secretary-treasurer Molly McConnell takes careful and practiced aim at a dirty hubcap before advancing to dirtier subjects during the highly successful Senior class car wash. (b) During presidential contender Ronald Reagan ' s rally for support at Wayne, world- renowned actor Jimmy Stewart makes a rare political appearance in support of his long-time personal friend. (c) During the first annual Arbor Day celebration at Wayne, General mascot Jeff Dohner explains the reasons for the celebration and explains the presentation of trees to the student body by each class which follows in the program. (d) While on a campaign tour through Indiana prior to the May 4 primary, incumbent President Gerald R. Ford stops in Fort Wayne to attend a pep rally at the Memorial Coli- seum to elicit votes for the election. °A A f V (e) In preparation for the difficult competition to obtain a desirable rating in the annual NISBOVA competition at New Haven, Wayne musicians assemble their instruments and await their turn to perform. (f) After many months ' work directed for their performance at the NISBOVA contest, the Concert Choir is forced to make its ultimate performance in the girls ' gym which has the acoustics of a bathtub. 94 — April Swing Choir; (Foreground) Carl Nicholas, DIRECTOR; Beth Ste.gerwolc 1 . (First Row, Chris Keck; Lindo Bushey; Judy Kitchen; Lorri Lahmonn; Brenda Gibson; Darlene King; Tomi Ver- non; Erin Smith; Sara Gerig. (Back Row) Greg Cox; Dan Ensch; Scott Marquardt; Brian Marcus; Cindy Graves; Kevin Geren,- Mark Williams; Gary Huffman; Gerry Durkee. bA (g) Prior to their performance, Wayne band members wait in the backstage hall for the preceding band to clear the stage so that the Wayne stage crew might prepare the area for their performance. (h) A year ' s long effort proves worthwhile as Mr. Carl Nicholas directs the Concert Choir to a superior rating of a 25 point score, one point short of the best score possible. April — 95 Applause flutters onto the open air like starlings bursting from a frightened elm, and swings away across the lawns in the sun ' s green continuous calm of far July. Coming off the court, you drop your racket by the judge ' s tower and towel your face, alone, looking off while someone whispers to the giggling winner. . . As Bleeke golf ' s smoll wonder Hitters hammer home; girls play ove matches The beginning of more winning for General diamondmen. Linksmen swing in rebuilding year. Passing shots and top spin lobs, the stuff of Spring. Blistering pace was the only way to describe the Wayne baseball team ' s assault on area diamondmen as the Gens jumped out to a 9-1 record for the month, the Generals were in double figures in four of their first seven games, two being double headers, and hammered their opponents much as Roosevelt Barnes hammered a grand-slam home run against South Adams to break that particular game open. While the Wayne batsmen were pummeling the foe, the pitchers were holding up their end by allowing only 1 1 total runs in the first few games. Gary Huffman, Jerry Thomas, Lynn Bird, and John Tourney all pitched very well for the Gens and Bill Gephart pitched a complete game five hitter to allow only one run in me first game of a double header at Bellmont. Extra innings were required against a stubborn Concordia team but the Gens finally subdued the Cadets by a full four runs in the 1 1th. Wayne controlled the early innings and coasted to a comfortable 6-1 96 — April jad by the end of the fifth inning. The Generals scored two runs each i the first, fourth, and fifth innings on singles by Gary Huffman and ill Gephart and a triple by Roosevelt Barnes. A Mark Holioway single ind a Huffman triple finally iced the victory for the weary Wayne line. Becky Durtschi and Linda Stadler whipped their opponents in troight sets, 6- 1 , 6-4 and 6-2, 6-2 respectively, to power the Wayne acquet women to a victory over Elmhurst. The doubles team of Cheryl ones and Sue Block also won in straight sets and Barb Sprunger took te best two out of three to ice the victory. Powerhouse Bishop Luers uickly brought the Gens to heal and shut them out. Becky Durtschi ave her opponent all she could handle by winning the second set 6-4 rfter losing the first by only 5-7. Wayne linksmen dropped their first five starts of the season causing oach John Churchward to shuffle the line-up. The surprise of the early eason was sophomore Jim Bleeke ' s superb medalist 39 against Bell- lont to keep the Generals close. . L— (a) After skillfully chipping the ball on to the putting green from the rough, junior Kurt Schneider watches the rolling ball, hoping it will come near the cup and increase his chances to meet par. (b) Hill ace Lynn Bird checks the North Side runner at first before firing to the plate. Bird pitched a masterful two-hit shutout against the Redskins while wiffing eleven and picking up an RBI at the bat to cap his victory. (c) Senior shortstop Greg Pike prepares to grasp his stick and stroll to the plate. A never-say-die hustler on the basepaths, Greg had an amazing .662 on base percentage and used it to score a Wayne record number of runs. (d) As the sky darkens, juniors Kurt Schneider and Gregg Olmstead happily walk toward the ploce of enchantment (as experienced linksmen call it) or the final hole to complete their game on the course. (e) Ron Winans raps the pill delivered by the Manchester pitcher. In his final year at Wayne, Ron became a valuable outfielder and utility man and produced clutch hits as a pinch hitter and designated hitter. April — 97 o a CO He swung and swung and swung and connected not one sinker curve hook or right-down-the middle. . . . And I screamed in my dream: God! throw thy merciful pitch! Herald the crack of bats! Hooray the sharp liner to left! Yea the double, the triple! Hosannah the home run! Boi|s girl Gen runner put distance in core Tracksters stumble but show promise of things to come. Cammack splits series with Brown of Snider. Girl ' s record at .500 for month. Fourth in the state was the ranking given the General track- men early in the season, but injuries and some tough breaks sent Wayne reeling in the early going. Snider matched Wayne strength for strength and, though they lost many of the individual match-ups in t he sprint events, came away as a slim nine point victor. Senior Carlton Hicks and Walter Smiley placed first and third respectively in the 100 and 200 yard dashes to outscore Snider 14-8. Ken Cammack bested his cross-town rival Kevin Brown in the high hurdles and set a new record at 14.0. Gary Bush and Eric Petrie were one and two in high jump as Jim Pitzer and Larry McClain took first and third in the shot-put. It was Jim Pitzer winning again in the North Side Relays, establishing himself as one of the area ' s best shot- putters but not being able to halt a General slide to fifth place. Cam- mack, in a rematch with Kevin Brown, false started twice and did not finish though his brother Mark took third. The Wayne 880 yard relay 98 — April team ran its best time of the season, 1 :30, but was beaten by a tenth of a second by South Side in another heat. Gary Bush, nursing a sore leg, never really got off the ground. A 28 point loss never looks good on the books, but Wayne did hold its own against the Harding Hawks in the winners ' column. Each team had six victories, but Harding had more secondary placers to pull ahead of Wayne and stay. Cammack, Hicks, and Pitzer, the old stand- bys, won as usual and were joined by Mark Wilson who ran the two mile course in 10:35. Though Northrop ran away with the girls ' meet with the Generals, Hawks, and Archers, Wayne showed individual promise. Sophomore Kay Nunn netted another second in the hurdles but could only man- age a third in the 100, her lowest finish of the season. Kelly Geren and Jo Rice were second and fourth respectively in the 440 and Sue Badger was third in the 220. Jan Swartz ' injury kept her from compet- ing, but with a fourth place finish in the mile from Becky Worholtzer and a second in the 880 from Joan Ward gave the Gens a respecta- ble showing evening their record at 3-3. A (a) Proving that running two miles every morning before school pays off, sophomore Gene Geyer wins his final reserve half-mile of the season against Blackford and Bishop Luers while teammate Mark Ojeda finishes behind him. (b) While star hurdler Kenneth Cammack outraces his opponents in the North Side Relay ' s 1 20 yard hurdles, this was as far as he progressed after being disqualified because of a double false start in the finals of the event. (c) Junior Jerry Nahrwood rears back to throw the discus for his second place against Snider and Warsaw to out throw teammate Kevin Wehr by a mere inch in a meet where Wayne toppled the Warriors but fell to the Panthers. (d) In his first year of running high school track, sophomore Cleotis Boyd breaks the block and starts a 440 yard relay race against Blackford and Bishop Luers, a match that found the Generals easy winners. April — 99 1823 8 Home Sweet Home written by John Howard Payne 1847 1 Smithsonian Institute formally dedicated 1860 Price of a shave was 6C; a shampoo was 25C 1866 16 Congress authorized the first nickel 1873 1 First penny post cards were issued 1875 17 First Kentucky Derby run at Churchill Downs 1907 Mother ' s Day first observed 1925 5 John Scopes arrested for teaching the theory of evolution 1927 20 Charles Lindbergh made first solo nonstop flight from New York to Paris in 33 Vi hours 1929 16 First Oscar given for outstanding achieve ment in the movies 1931 1 Empire State Building dedicated and opened 1940 15 First successful helicopter flight in the U.S. 1970 4 Four students killed in anti-war demonstra- tion at Kent State University, Ohio 1972 20 Wayne ' s first prom, We ' ve Only Just Begun May is. .awards As graduation nears, seniors start bragging. Seniors picnic during school. Banquet honors high averages. Starting in May, students began the count-down of the days left to suffer through till summer. For Seniors it became seemingly more hectic than for underclassmen as they frantically attempted to finish up bits and pieces early. As their last moneymaking project of the year, various Seniors donated baked goods to the Senior bake sale. The bake sale, open during all three lunch mods, featured homemade candy, cookies, brownies, and cupcakes. Getting little competition from the cafeteria and its cooperative staff, the bake sale proved successful as students seemed to eat up the idea. Assembling in the cafeteria during homeroom, Seniors filled out their brag sheets. The purpose of the sheets was to allow Seniors to be 100 — Moy and outdoors recognized for offices, positions, and other accomplishments while at Wayne. The information each Senior submitted appears next to their name in the senior album section. Released from their fifth and sixth period classes, Seniors were given the perogative of attending the Senior picnic in the yard behind the school or leaving early. Although many chose to leave and attend to other business a majority stayed for the party. Engaging themselves in volleyball, frisbee, football, or just sitting and soaking up the sun, the Seniors took advantage of their freedom. Anxious and hungry students jammed the cafeteria for the annual honors banquet. Students achieving an average of A- or better, B+ or better for Seniors, ate heartily of the banquet fare of Salisbury steak and mushroom sauce with all the trimmings. Retiring speech coach James McFadden spoke to the students and Chris Keck provided musi- cal entertainment. f- (a) For their end of the year banquet members of Wayne ' s Fregerspa club visited the Hidelburg in Huntington, a unique restaurant that caters to customers who favor food with an Old World flavor. (b) Pat Bright, Dana Dickmeyer, and Pam Archbold, students in Mr. Brett Lucas fourth hour class, have a unique experience teaching U.S. history by combining World War I and the fundamentals of a game of Jeopardy. (c) Taking his fourth hour class on a field trip around the school grounds, biology teacher Mr. Lee Deturk knowingly explains the varied problems of the growing ever- green located by the faculty parking lot. (d) Mr. Lowell Shearer savors one of the advantages of his sponsorship position in the Fregerspa foreign language club, as he indulges in a heaping plate of German food during the Club ' s visit to a restaurant in Huntington. (e) Before assuming his role as Master-of-Ceremonies, Wayne ' s principal William Davis chats with proud parents of honor students being rewarded for their academic success at the Honors Banquet in the cafeterio. (f) During the assembly juniors attended in the cafeteria in late May for the purpose of choosing a company to take their senior pictues, Gerry Durkee and his classmates glance over their final decision before turning in their votes. May — 101 Students honcrecl Vm«h Is Night nctes schclars Awards night honors acheiving students. Brian Marcus steals the show. McFadden gives his last speech award. There was no band, no choir. There was no play going on. There wasn ' t even a guest speaker, yet the Wayne audito- rium was packed with students, families, and friends. What indeed was going on? It was the Wayne Awards Night ceremo- nies. Department heads and counselors along with Principal William Davis and his assistant, Mrs. Martha Houser, lined the stage as stu- dents sat expectantly, some waiting for their turn to come around and others just wondering which award they might receive. Valedictorian Brian Marcus stole the show as he trooped to the stage no fewer than five times for major awards and countless other times for minor awards. Brian was the top Senior in Social Studies, Physics, Mathematics, and Speech, and also received the Arian Award. Mr. James McFadden presented the speech award to Brian in an emotion filled moment. Mr. McFadden retired at the end of the year and thanked not only Brian but the entire speech team for mak- ing his last year in teaching an exceptionally good one. Lorri Lah- 1 02 — May: Awards Night mann, salutatorian, nabbed the Chemistry award, one category in which Brian was not in the running. Precedent was broken in the field of journalism as the outstanding senior publication award went to two students, Molly McConnell and Bob Taylor, for their fine work on both the yearbook and the newspa- per. The outstanding student drama award went to junior Sheri Schroeder to break the traditional senior requirement. Laura Adams won the English award in a write-off against such students as Brian Marcus and Molly McConnell and shared top cooking awards with Dave Glading of the newly formed Chef ' s Class. The ceremony was enlivened near the end as Mr. Randy Masterson and Mr. Charles Sheets exchanged war stories. Victor Slayton and Rosemary Guzman received the DAR Citizenship award as Molly McConnell and Roger Miller were dared to make the world a better place in a special presentation. The evening concluded with a recep- tion in the cafeteria, giving proud parents a chance to beam over the accomplishments of their children. -JL- (a) Principal William Davis extends his hand to senior Brian Marcus as he delivers to Brian the highest academic award for any senior, the title and plaque of valedictorian, for the person achieving the highest grade point average. (b) Laura Adams smilingly accepts the outstandng senior English award from Mr. John Saywer amid applause from parents, friends, and peers during the Awards Night ceremonies in Wayne ' s auditorium. (c) In front of the assembly attending the Awards Night, Bob Smith and Brian Marcus present retiring speech coach James McFadden with a plaque of appreciation for his 33 years of past guidance to speech teams. (d) Mr. Allen Peters, advisor on the yearbook and newspaper, makes a transition from journalism teacher to M.C. as he awards the publication award for outstanding seniors to DISPATCH editor-in-chief Bob Taylor. (e) To aid in the presentation of the numerous awards being handed out to deserving students during Awards Night, two freshmen, Ruann Burger and Laurie Gerding, carry the responsibility of giving the appropriate trophy or plaque. (f) A wide variety of awards were issued to the best in the respective fields of study, Mrs. Barbra Thexton shows Judy Glisson the engraved plate bearing the young artist ' s name on the plaque for the most promising art student. (g) After passing out the less prestigious business awards to industrious students, Mr. Jack Baker cheerfully presents hard-working senior Leslie McFarland with the large tro- phy which denotes the highest award for a business student. Awards Night: May — 1 03 Stairway gives Gens a little bit of heaven. Decorations just right for perfect night. Viv Zwick and Ken Cammack reign over festivities. A dopting the theme from Led Zepplin ' s hit song, Stairway ' f- to Heaven, the Juniors began planning for their junior sen- ior prom in September. Although the prom took place in the commons, following tradition, colorful murals depict- ing the lyrics to the song lined the walls as lighting, music, and refresh- R ments added to the atmosphere and the success of the annual event. There ' s a lady who ' s sure all that glitters is gold ... At least - that ' s how Juniors felt as the prom drew near and funds grew short. I The push was on to make a buck so they could afford the materials necessary to create that heavenly atmosphere which included the rental of fog machines and dry ice. There ' s a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure ... The first of May found the main hall and cafeteria area plastered with adver- tisements for the prom. Daily P.A. reminders warned students that the prom was just around the corner. Your head is humming and it won ' t go, in case you don ' t know, the piper ' s calling you in to join him ... Finally the big night came and although Stairway to Heaven was never heard, the music pro- vided by B. W. Cat set the mood. Couples danced through the dimly lit commons which featured a sparkling fountain. While some found ref- uge on the patio under the stars, others retired to the candlelit cafete- ria under glittering stars. Refreshments consisted of finger sandwiches, fruit, cheese and crackers, and punch. Don ' t be alarmed now, it ' s just a spring clean for the May queen ... After nominations were taken in homerooms and preliminary winners were chosen it was a mystery to all who the king and queen would be. With clouds of cool, white fog wisping around the stairwell, court members assembled as Mr. Lee Deturk announced them. Screams of excitement and tears of joy flowed as senior Viv Zwick was I announced as queen and Ken Cammack as king. And a new day will dawn for those who stand long . . . As the clock struck midnight, the commons echoed with silence since partiers had left long ago, but the night was far from over. Although no after- prom had been organized by the sponsoring Junior class, various par- f A flV ties and breakfasts kept promers out till all hours, many lasting long ] enough to let nocturnal couples see the sun rise. ' - - mbers Greg Pike, Gayle Hatcher, Becky Durtschi, and Bob Smith ....bers Mike Reed, Rhonda Fleck, Beth Stadler, and Mark Holloway i while queen Viv Zwick and king Ken Cammack view the cr (b) Senior Pam Mc other by the fountain located in the center of the co 1c of B. W. Cat, the well received nine ' th fruit, finger sandwich eteria while the punch fountain and chaii ,„, ,.., _ .raditional first dance by the king and qL and his date, alumnus Cheryl Tate, begin the coronation dam (f) Seniors I advantage of the peaceful atmosphi ind congestion of the commons, ed stars, a colorfully lighted fountain, and wi disguise the far ' 3ns while tuxes and long Stairway To Heaven: Prom — 105 B — Xs — — 106 — May Springtime m auditorium Student activities fill Way neV taae Keck runner-up in beauty contest. Extravaganza 76 huge success. Ball State jazz fills auditorium. ith the bright lights and the aura of excitement that flowed through the air, Wayne ' s auditorium resembled Atlantic City, at least for the contestants competing for the Miss Three Rivers Festival title. As fate would have it three Wayne seniors, Chris Keck, Pam McDonald, and Tami Vernon and one Wayne alumni, Laura Steigerwald, were among the thirteen contest- ants. Baring the trademarks of every beauty pageant, contestants gracefully strolled across stage, first in bathing suits and then in eve- ning gowns for a show of their poise. Talent presentations allowed the girls to win the hearts of judges and onlookers but when the final moment arrived and the judges preference was announced congratu- lations were showered on Cindy Whelchel, Miss Three Rivers Festival ' 76, with Chris Keck securing the position as alternate. After the traditional musical was replaced by General Showcase ' 76, the student talent show, Wayne ' s drama department found they were still a little short on finances. With the help of 1 7 local clothing stores and the Wayne student body Mrs. Ida May Shipley and Mrs. Juanita Lowe managed to organize Extravaganza ' 76, possibly the biggest fashion show presented by any high school in the Fort Wayne area. As the lights brightened, the mannequin filled stage came to life with students displaying the latest fashions from such big name stores as Sour Grape, Louie D ' s, Rare Taste, and My Sisters Closet. Extrava- ganza ' 76 consisted of twelve separate scenes in which over 70 stu- dents displayed clothing relevant to their life styles. Scenes depicting the Indy 500, the Three Rivers Festival, Fourth of July, prom, and even a bridal sequence rounded out the program. Touring the Fort Wayne area, Ball State University ' s Jazz Ensemble stopped for a brief gig at Wayne ' s auditorium to promote their exten- sive music program and summer workshops. Six Wayne music stu- dents, through the help of the Music Patrons Club, were offered grants in order that they might attend the summer workshops in each of their respective areas of study. .Jl, (a) During the talent segment of the Miss Fort Wayne Three Rivers Festival Beauty Contest in the Wayne auditorium, contestant Pam McDonald demonstrates her panto- mime ability as a clown. (b) Wayne senior Chris Keck, one of four girls from Wayne entered in the contest, strolls by the judges during the evening gown competition, eventually receiving the first runner-up position for her efforts. (c) In preparation for an imminent show for Wayne music students, the Ball State Uni- versity Jazz Ensemble and their director Mr. Larry McWilliams ready their instruments and go over last minute changes. (d) Modeling fashions for the benefit of those attending Extravaganza ' 76, the fash- ion show produced by the performing arts department, participating members pause to pose for the audience with the aid of giant dice. (e) At the commencement of the evening gown competition, Wayne student Tami Ver- non introduces herself during the Miss Fort Wayne Three Rivers Festival Beauty Contest while other contenders await their turn at the mike. (f) As one of the students modeling various modes of fashionable attire, junior Sheri Schroeder, winner of the coveted Drama Award, displays her idea of suitable dress for a warm summer evening. May — 1 07 1= Front Row) Bill Parr; Tommy Springer; Darlene Bradtmueller; Barb Landin; Dawn Melton; Sheryl Shadle; Rosalie Guillot, SPONSOR. (Back Row) Lowell Shearer, Springer; Don Marquardt. (Second Row) Kevin O ' Brien; Dave Gladding; Becky SPONSOR; Becky Mattes; Cindy Meikle; Judy Kitchen; Rick Aker. Vorholzer,- Deidra Salway; Janet Landin; Kathy McCaustland; Necia Stucker; Betty ' Fregerspa ' 1 08 — May: Club Banquets Awan I S. « I i n ncr s (■cii 4 dine at cnd-ot-ycar banquets Clubs end year with good food. John Stine receives music award. Publication people go to Olympia. And all the laughter died in tears. Not so for hard working students and club members banqueting in the spring. After nearly a year of striving for perfection there was a certain amount of pride mixed with relief when students joined together to rehash the year. Publication students along with their families and guest speaker Ruth lleff and special guest Fred Autenrieth reflected on the year over dinner at Club Olympia. Although in May their year was hardly fin- ished, newspaper and yearbook students celebrated as if it were. But for some all the laughter did die in tears as May also brought an end to the cheerleaders ' 75- ' 76 season. Nearly forty girls competed for positions on the reserve and varsity squads with twelve surviving the two cuts. Sue Block, Bernice Peppier, Beth Stadler, Carolyn Locket, and Kay Nunn won spots on the ' 76- ' 77 varsity squad, and Val Barnes, Ruann Berger, Alicia Dennis, Lee Goldner, Rhonda Hey, Karen Kruse, and Laura Steinforth filled out the reserve squad. In their final issue of the ' 75-76 issue the Dispatch staff allowed graduates to speak out on their disappointment about the graduation site being transferred to the Coliseum, pointing out that it was cold and insignificant. Seniors hoped that future graduates at Wayne would have warm and fond memories of their graduation, by having the momentous occasion celebrated in the very place where those memories orginated. After a heated contest between incumbent Jeff Specht and Terry Sullivan in the Junior class presidential race, Terry Sullivan emerged the victor along with Sue Mileff as vice-president and Beccie Menden- hall as secretary-treasurer. In an equally exciting race for Senior posi- tions Beth Steigerwald edged out Gretchen Schneider and Jon Sieber for the top office with Greg Walbridge and Steve Bates as her assist- ants in the vice-president and secretary-treasurer positions, respec- tively. yr (a) Senior band member John Stine receives a warm handshake and his trophy for serving as the Marching Band ' s drum major from his director, Mr. Dave Marr, at the annual music banquet in the cafeteria. (b) A rare and serious moment comes for several usually boisterous members of the publication staffs who accept the challenges of initiation into the honorary society of the Quill and Scroll for outstanding student journalists. (c) Senior Lisa Block fills her plate with delectable delicacies from the well-stocked buffet table stationed in the cafeteria while attending the banquet honoring exceptional music students. (d) After enjoying a scrumptious meal, members of Wayne ' s ribbon-winning speech team lounge for some post-dinner conversation in the spacious living room of orator Joe Andrew ' s home. Club Banquets: May — 1 09 1 1 — May zJVIay in Generals Catapult thrown for a first loss Up, up, and away with the Latin cluh. Generals paint the town. Pom-pons chosen for coming year. Most teen-agers would associate the word rock with rock music, rock concert, or rock-out, but it carried a much more competitive significance to Wayne ' s Latin club and high school Latin clubs across the country who annually engaged in the National Catapult Contest. Bernie Barcie, Mr. Catapult himself, traveled cross country to judge the competition. Returning home he tallied up the nation-wide scores to determine the winner. Mrs. Nancy Mack ' s club captured first place three consecutive years but bowed to North Central High School by a mere four points to take second place honors. Ironically several Wayne students assisted North Central although Wayne was having its share of problems. The group ' s catapult did nothing but cause trouble from 1 1 :00 in the morning till late afternoon when their final competition shot was fired. Attempting to hurl a 900 pound rock, 150 pounds more than before, proved unsuccessful. But Roger Miller, using a light weight twisted rope catapult, broke last year ' s record as did Steve Etter and Mike Hunkler with their homemade catapults to break Wayne ' s record and the national mark. With the new Fort Wayne Community School ' s executive office under construction on the main thoroughfare in the downtown area, the city pulled a Tom Sawyer-whitewash-the-fence-trick on local FWCS high school art students. Each involved school submitted a design, pre- ferrably bicentennial-oriented, to be painted on a portion of the fence surrounding the skeleton structure. Armed with rulers, brushes, radios, and suntan lotion a group of Wayne students joined other artists in displaying their talents by decorating the downtown landscape. Although three months of fun in the sun separated students from the upcoming football season, preparation for halftime entertainment had to be considered. Completing pom pon try-outs in May, the new squad consisted of Shiela Alexander, Maureen Clifford, Jaymi Cooke, Melinda Cooper, Laurie Gerding, Kathy Hamilton, Jackie Hill, Kim Husband, Joleen Lewis, Julie VanOlden, Linda Parker, Jan Swarfz, Gretchen Smith, Laura Smith, Carolyn Strack, Debbie Warren, Lana Webster, Joi Wilhelm, Carmen Williams and Carolyn White. -J - (a) Director Carl Nicholas takes the Concert Choir into the climax of the spring con- cert as the group adds to the success of the performing arts department at Wayne and like the other Gen music groups, placed well in NISBOVA. (b) Taking a break from the strain of designing the floral decorations for the Junior- Senior Prom, Becky Mattes does her impression of St. Mary of the Woods utilizing some plants on loan from Franks Nursery. (c) The vacant field behind the faculty parking lot is the scene of glory and of defeat for the catapult and its supporters as representatives flock to Fort Wayne from all over the nation to participate in the annual catapult contest. (d) As in the Tom Sawyer tale of old, Fort Wayne mayor Bob Armstrong gets the fence across from the Lincoln Life Building on Calhoun Street whitewashed with the artistic aid of high school students from Wayne. (e) Ousted by North Central ' s small margin of four points, Wayne ' s formidable cata- pult Imperator, winner of the Wayne-hosted National Catapult Contest for the past three years, settles for a prestigious second place finish. May — 1 1 1 ■ Baseball i Key: 1 B, 1st Base; 2 B, 2nd Base; 3 B, 3rd Base; O F, Outfielder; SS, Shortstop; P, Pitcher; C. Catcher. (Front Row) Mark Holloway, 3B; Rick Owens, OF; Rick Schieterstein, 2B; Greg Pike, SS, CAPTAIN; Ron Winans, OF. (Second Row) Jerry Thomas, P, IB; Lynn Bird, P; Gary Huffman, 1 B, P, CAPTAIN; Amos Beltcher, OF: Ken Doerman, 2B; Don Barnes, OF. (Back Row) Donald Merkler, ASSISTANT COACH; Mike Reed, C; John Tourney, 1 B, P; Rosie Barnes, OF; Bill Gephart, P, OF; Ron Dick, LB, OF, 2B; Lee DeTurk, HEAD COACH. (Not Picture d) Larry Pooley, MANAGER; Andy Werling, MAN- AGER; Mike Burke; MANAGER, Greg Hicks, MANAGER. (a) After being rapped for a couple of hits, pitcher Gary Huffman discusses how to throw to the next hitter with coach Lee Deturk and the man who signals the pitch, catcher Mike Reed, in an attempt to put out the fire. (b) Diamond coaches Don Merkler and Lee Deturk calmly view the action while the Generals are at bat as the extras and managers fidget nervously during a tense moment as the opposition stiffles the Gen scoring. (c) From a spectator ' s viewpoint, Wayne pitcher sophomore Jerry Thomas scrutinizes his last pitch thrown to catcher Mike Reed who reaches for the ball and silently awaits the umpire ' s call. (d) The infield umpire gives the fist down, indicating to the North Side baserunner that he has been thrown out at first base where John Tourney squeezes the ball during the first game of a twin-bill that was won by Wayne. (e) Centerfielder Roosevelt Barnes comes across the plate to score one of Wayne ' s three runs in the sectional championship game as Huntington North ' s catcher makes a late sweeping tag even though the Vikings stopped Wayne 9-3. BASEBALL REFLECTIONS r ACCOMPLISHMENT NAME RECORD YEAR Best Seasonal Average Gary Huffman .430 1976 Most Hits Gary Huffman 43 1976 Most Doubles Greg Pike 9 1976 Most Triples Roosevelt Barnes 4 1976 Most Homeruns Roosevelt Barnes 7 1976 Most Runs Batted In Gary Huffman 36 1976 Most Runs Scored Greg Pike 40 1976 Most Stolen Bases Shauwn Wattley Pitching 37 1975 Best R ecord Bill Gephart 7-0 1976 Best Earned Run Average Bill Gephart 0.98 1976 Most Strike outs Steve Reed 143 1973 Best Season 23-7 1976 1 12 — May: Baseball BASEBALL SCORES Wayne Opp Wayne Opp Huntington 4 1 Central Noble 11 7 6 10 Bishop Luers 2 3 South Adams 13 2 Elmhurst 4 5 Bellmont 4 1 Blackford 1 3 4 1 Bishop Dwenger 20 10 Concordia 10 6 Concordia 11 1 Harding 6 1 North Side 6 South Side 2 6 5 Manchester 9 6 South Side 6 7 Snider 13 3 Norwell 3 2 Churubusco 3 5 Northrop 11 10 11 Sectional North Side 4 Norwell 10 2 Homestead 7 1 Huntington Cath. 3 Northrop 2 Huntington North 3 9 23 wins 7 losses Coach ' s delight! c Qie slugging nine C i ■a o Jimmy the Greek will give you up to three extra points in the football pool for the home field advantage. A basket- ball team playing at home is always tough, b ut such an advantage does not always carry over into the world of baseball. Many clubs are road teams and the 1976 General nine certainly belonged in this category during the first two-thirds of the season. Through their first nineteen games, the Gens lost three at home to only one on the road. After their loss to Elmhurst on the road, they pro- ceeded to lose the remainder of their games away from home to become unbeatable on the Winchester diamond. A fine 20-6 regular season record resulted and was good enough for a second place tie in the SAC. Concordia, beaten twice by the Gens, took the crown but did not meet Wayne in the sectionals. Wayne had beaten two of the three teams in the Huntington sec- tional, Norwell once and Huntington North twice, during regular sea- son and so were favored in the first level action. The Gens were only slight favorites; however, since they had beaten these clubs by only five runs in three games. Nerves stretched to the breaking point as rain delayed the start of all area sectional action for two days. Appar- ently Wayne gained strength from the rest, demolishing Norwell and blanking Huntington Catholic to win a shot at the sectional crown. The sectional championship, however, was one of few records to elude the Wayne nine. Every previous batting record fell, walloped by the mighty bats of Gen hitters. Pitching was no exception. Bill Gephart did not completely erase the memory of Steve Reed, the former Gen drafted by the Cincinnati Reds, but did manage to grab two records from his grasp. The General staff had a combined earned run average of 2.72 with Gephart and Huffman leading the way, to move them into third and second place, respectively, behind Steve Reed for career ERA. Wayne had an excellent .308 team batting average with eight indi- viduals batting over .300 and two players Huffman and Greg Pike topping the .400 mark. Huffman, Pike, Roosevelt Barnes, Lynn Bird, Gephart, Rick Owens, Mike Reed, and John Tourney regularly tagged the ball and the pitching staff did a more than adequate job, an exceptional balance in the SAC. The delicate balance made virtually any team a threat on any given day. Wayne boasted a long tradition of great baseball teams, a tradi- tion amply carried on by the ' 76 season ' s talented group of diamond- Baseball: May— 1 13 o Q. CO GIRLS ' TRACK REFLECTIONS Eimhurst Concordia Snider Northrop Sooth Side Homestead Bishop Luers New Haven North Side Bishop Dwenger Harding Sectional Opp 3 7 5 7 3 6 5 2 second 29 31 40 Bellmont Snider Concordia Northrop Harding South Side Bishop Luers Eimhurst SAC Finals North Side Bishop Dwenger Sectional thirteenth Regional eighteenth State 32nd 5 wins — 5 losses eighth 43 93 30 25 60 39 40 ' j 51 ' 3 i Girl ' s Tennis i Key: D-dc ; player, S-singles player, R-reserve player f ■ (Front Row) Peri Gruber, R; Sue Block, D; Debra Warren, D; Barb Sprunger, S. (Sec- 1 ond Row) Lee Goldner, D; Sue Mileff, D; Diane Parlow, D; Beth Stadler, S. (Back I Row) Nancy Repp, COACH; Delores Hoke, R; Laura Steinforth, R; Linda Stadler, S; I Judy Hoke, R; Becky Durtschi, S, CAPTAIN. (Not Pictured) Cheryl Jones, D. I Key: 220 — 220 yard run, 440 — 440 yard run, 880 — 880 yard run, 100 — 100 I yard dash, M — mile run, 440R — 440 relay, 880R — 880 relay, MR — medley relay, I H — 80 yard hurdles, U — long jump, HJ— -high jump, SP — shotput, ST — Softball B throw. I 4- ■ M I (Front Row) Laura Miller, 880, SP; Leigh Ludden, 440R, 880R; Kay Nunn, 100, H, 440R; Jo Rice, MR, 440; Laura Adams, 220, 880R, U. (Back Row) Dedra Salaway, MANAGER; Becky Vorholzer, M; Sue Badger, 220, 880R, HJ; Marcia Moore, ST, 880R; Jan Swortz, M; Kelly Geren, 440, 440R; Sue Jordan, COACH. (Not Pictured) Jennifer Johnson, 100, 440R; Jackie Hill, HJ, 100, 440R, HJ; Denise Bush, 880R, U; Sherri Warstler, 1 00, 880R. EVENT Hurdles 1 00 yd. Dash Mile Run 440 yd. Dash 880 yd. Run 220 yd. Dash Softball Throw Shot Put High Jump Long Jump 440 yd. Relay 880 yd. Relay RECORD 10.6 11.1 5:46.5 1 :05.3 2:49.5 28.0 217 ' 32 ' . 10 4 ' 1 0 15 ' 8 55.0 1:54.7 Medley Relay Best Season NAME Kay Nunn Kay Nunn Jan Swartz Jo Rice Joan Ward Sue Badger Karen Merchant Karen Merchant Jackie Hill Laura Adams Jennifer Johnson, Jackie Hill Leigh Ludden, Kay Nunn Jennifer Johnson, Laura Adams, Leigh Ludden, Sue Badger Kelly Geren, Marcia Moore, Denise Bush, Jo Rice ■Girl ' s Track 1 1 1 4 — May: Girls ' Tennis and Girls ' Track GIRLS ' TENNIS REFLECTIONS RECORD NAME YEAR Best Singles Season Linda Stadler 1976 Best Singles Career Linda Stadler 1976 Best Doubles Season Sue Block Cheryl Jones 1976 Best Doubles Career Sue Block 1975 Cheryl Jones -1976 Highest Finish Becky Durtschi (State) 1976 Thinlies run even race,- netter hits state ball General tracksters set records. Netwomen second in sectionals. Durtschi and Nunn to state. A young Wayne girls ' track team broke even in what would have to be called a rebuilding year. The team, composed mostly of juniors and sophomores, gained valuable expe- rience for the future. After going 4-4 in the month of April the Gener- als were thrown against the best that the SAC had to offer. Kay Nunn came in fourth in the 80 yard hurdles and sixth in the 100 yard dash while Jan Swartz loped to a second in the mile run. Laura Adams and Sue Badger posted the remainder of the 21 points that earned the Gens an eighth place. The girls ' track season contained about half as many meets as the boys ' season and no sooner had they finished with the SAC meet than it was time for sectionals. Northrop was the heavy favorite and disap- pointed no one. Wayne ended in a tie for thirteenth but placed two girls on the regional team. Jan Swartz nabbed a fourth in the mile and Kay Nunn leaped to a fourth in the hurdles to net Wayne a total of eight team points. Kay pulled off a mild upset at the regional meet at Concordia ' s Zollner Stadium as she beat two of the runners, Angela Hayden of Elmhurst and Karen Weaver of Snider, who had beaten her in the sectionals. Her second place finish earned her a trip to the state meet. Jan Swartz placed sixth in the mile to give Wayne an eighteenth overall. Kay ran a fine race at state to take fourth place. With only two Senior record holders, Jennifer Johnson and Laura Adams, Wayne readied an experienced ' 77 team. After a bitter cold tennis match loss to the Bishop Luers Knights, the Generals received the New Haven Bulldogs. On this day the weather was warm and sunny and as the weather turned so did the fortunes of the Gens as they won a squeaker from New Haven. Linda Stadler, Barb Sprunger, Beth Stadler, and the doubles team of Cheryl Jones and Sue Block all won their matches in straight sets. After dropping their next two matches, the tennis team finished the season with a rush, taking their last two matches from Harding and Bluffton by identical scores of 5-2, and giving the team a boost upon going into sectionals. In the finals Becky Durtschi faced her old foe from Bishop Luers, Ann Galpen, and again gave her a three set match before succumbing 7-5, 1 -6, 2-6 for second place but Becky became the first girls ' tennis player in Wayne ' s history to go to state. Linda Stadler was third in sectionals. On the state level Becky lost her first match and was in her own words, blown away, by a fine opponent from North Central High School. -JL- (a) Girls ' tennis fan Becky Konger transforms a towel and a cap into a unique source of warmth as she watches the action on the courts and keeps up with the score while fellow sophomores Lee Goldner and Rhonda Hey take to blankets. (b) Sophomore frackster Kelly Geren edges out teammate Jo Rice in the 440 yard run to break the tape ahead of her opponents and take a first in the girls ' track event before a group of teammates and stop-watch-armed officials. (c) Sophomore Kay Nunn leaps over the obstacles with a look of sheer enjoyment on her way to the finish line as she struggles to break away from the pack during the girls ' hurdles event on the 80 yard straight-a-way. Girls ' Tennis and Girls ' Track: May — 1 1 5 o Q. (a,b,c,d) Sophomore Gregg Olmstead demonstrates proper golf procedure — (a) he tees up, (b) corrects his stance and focuses all his concentration on the ball, (c) winds up, and forcefully swings at the ball, hoping to send it far. (e) Running neck and neck with his opponent from Harding, Wayne trackster Carlton Hicks begins the race at the North Side Relays by leaping from the starting blocks and fleeting down the track. (f) Gasping for breath, junior Leigh Ludden successfully completes her hand off to senior Jennifer Johnson who is prepared to race down the track to pull ahead of her opponents from South Side. (g) Alone with the mere elements of nature, the head linksmen Mr. John Churchward has only a wood and iron stick and a ball with which to overcome these elements which have always offered a challenge to man throughout history. GOLF REFLECTIONS RECORD SCORE Lowest Individual Score 33 Lowest Team Score 1 97 (Five men, nine holes) Lowest Team Score (Four men, nine holes) Lowest Team Score (Four men, eighteen holes) s NAME YEAR Mark Hoffman 1975 Kent Rose 1973 Randy Hatlem Bruce Gorrell Phil Taylor Eric Schneider Eric Schneider 1974 Phil Taylor Mark Hoffman Brad Gorrell Kurt Schneider 1976 Gregg Olmstead Kent Flaig Jeff Werling SAC Champions 1974 I! (Front Row) Kent Rodenbeck; Gregg Olmstead; Jim Bleeke; Kirk Morey. (Back Row) John Churchward, COACH; Jeff Werling; Dan Hirschey; Kurt Schneider; Kent Flaig. (Not Pictured) Mike LeClear. — — -■—■— — Golf 1 1 6 — May: Golf Wayne 164 166 159 163 172 ding Columbia City New Haven Bellmont Bishop Liters South Side Northrop Harding Bishop Dwenger Snider North Side Concordia Elmhurst Homestead Invitational Harding 1 60 163 171 174 Opp 163 169 147 172 172 178 161 165 167 168 181 171 188 eleventh 161 Elmhurst Northrop South Side Snider Bishop Luers Concordia Bishop Dwenger Laporte Invitational Bellmont Heritage Homestead Woodlan Columbia City Sectional Regional State Wayne 170 176 170 157 155 167 first Opp 166 162 182 166 177 172 168 24th 174 179 162 153 172 There ' s a will, there ' s a Wayne f dyne gofers link up to sectional title Linksmen surprise experts, win sectional crown. Olmstead fires eagle at Foster Park. Cammack named outstanding athlete at Lime City. ith only two Seniors hitting the links this year for coach John Churchward, chances for even a respectable season seemed remote. It was the kind of year that coaches refer to as a rebuilding year in an attempt to survive. But Mr. Churchward had a pleasant surprise as his young team responded to the challenge by nearly breaking even during the season and saving their finest shots for the sectional tournament. After having been upstaged by sophomores and juniors in mid-season, seniors Kent Flaig and Jeff Werling ironed the kinks out of their swings to lead the Gens to three straight late season victories. The team shot its best round of the season, 1 57, at Foster Park to beat the Homestead Spartans by five strokes. Two birdies, one each by Jim Bleeke and Kurt Schneider, contributed to the win, but the big shot was Gregg Olmstead ' s fine eagle on Foster ' s 489 yard par 5. Gregg ' s eagle gave him the low nine-hole round of the year, a fine 35. Kurt Schneider shot the most consistent golf with just over a 40 stroke average for both the year as a whole and SAC competition. The team average of just under 43 strokes per nine holes kept them in contention throughout the season and junior Kurt Schneider, one of the top ten golfers in the SAC, was named to the prestigious All-SAC Team. The back nine proved to be the difference for us, an obviously pleased coach Churchward told reporters after Wayne ' s linksmen sur- prised everyone by firing a fine 310 and winning the golf sectional by one slim stroke over the Carroll Chargers. After shooting four over par 40 ' s on the front line, Schneider and Olmstead tied the regular season low nine hole total of 35, set by Olmstead earlier in the year. Their one under par back nine performances led the Gens to victory and all the way to Logansport for the regional tournament. The General link- smen used a full 20 additional strokes to negotiate the Logansport course to finish with a 330 team score and a tenth place finish. As at sectionals, the back nine proved to be the golfers ' best effort, but this time it wasn ' t quite enough to carry another trophy back to Wayne. While General linksmen were proving their mettle, Wayne track- men took an important second at Lime City and a fifth in the SAC finals to put them in excellent position for the upcoming sectional com- petition. Ken Cammack won both hurdle races at Lime City, breaking his own record in the lows with a fine 1 9.0, and was named the meet ' s outstanding athlete. Ken ' s brother, Mark, took second in both hurdles and Eric Petrie topped Gary Bush by a single inch for a third place rib- bon. Jim Pitzer garnered a second in the discus and came through with his usual first in the shot-put while the sprint medley relay team set a meet record of 1 :34.5. In the SAC finals, Ken Cammack stumbled in the highs and did not place but easily won the lows with a slow 19.7. Carlton Hicks won both the 1 00 and 220 and helped Cammack, Vic- tor Slayton, and Walter Smiley win the 880 yard relay. Gary Bush ' s leap of 6 ' bVi was good enough for a first in the high jump and Jim Pitzer boasted a second in the discus. • r Golf: May— 117 1652 10 First mint in America established 1777 14 Congress declared that flag symbolizes country 1800 Washington D.C. became capitol of U.S. 1816 6 A freak summer brought 10 inches of snow in New England 1846 19 First recorded game of baseball played in New Jersey 1864 In God We Trust appeared on 2C piece for first time 1878 First bicycles manufactured in U.S. 1883 2 First baseball game played under lights in Fort Wayne 1921 Ku Klux Klan spread wave of terror across South 1927 Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs in one season 1935 10 Alcoholics Anonymous organized in New York 1951 25 First color telecast presented by CBS 1968 23 Vietnam War became longest in U.S. history e end is near as June comes early for seniors. Finals, finals everywhere. Musicians gear up for last performance. une began a little early for Seniors. Their last classes were in May, but graduation didn ' t come until the first week in June which gave them plenty of time to brush up on Advanced Partying, a required course in one ' s senior year. While the rest of the underclassmen took finals, helped teachers store books and visual aids and generally were bored with the whole process, the Sen- iors took their finals in late May and prepared for the long walk for the sheepskin. While the underclassmen took their first final, the Sen- iors practiced the processional, recessional order of ceremony for the June 4 commencement. Senior class sponsors and administrators met with the Seniors in the transformed gym to explain the procedure used at the Coliseum. Before the commencement exercises, gowns had to uue face te Flrol bell be distributed and straightened, bobby pins put in place, and the proper nonchalant air assumed with which to receive one ' s diploma. Meanwhile back at Wayne, the band prepared music for the grand occasion, although many members still had to grind through those finals that the Seniors had left behind. Yearbook people tore around school as possessed demons, trying valiantly to take the missing group shots and get last minute information for obscure copy blocks. The media center workers had their hands full, counting and shelving and counting and shelving what seemed like all the books in the world. They also had to collect all the record players, video-tape machines, overhead projectors, and cassette tape recorders from the hiding places that teachers devised during the year. r (a) In the large, vast Coliseum basement, the Class of ' 76 congregate to attire in light blue caps and gowns, and to reminisce with and hug fellow classmates whom they may never come in contact with again. (b) Moments before their walk from the basement into the Coliseum, the graduating fellows check each other for tie straightness and valedictorian Brian Marcus works on his knot before the big moment arrives. (c) Before leading the pack of nervous Seniors to their moment of truth, Mrs. Martha Houser runs over the upcoming nights program with Mr. William Davis, Mr. Richad Trott, and Mr. John DeYoung to reassure a smooth sailing evening. (d) Roses are red; they ' re not blue; it ' s graduation night; and here ' s one for you. Sen- ior Cheryl Smith receives her beautiful long stemmed red rose, a gift from the Senior Class, from Miss Ruth Eudaley. ,Library Workers, (Front Row) Linette Wedler; Dave Gladding; Kathy Shubert; Cathy Harbor; Mike Ankenbrook; Randy Russi; Gene Geyer. (Second Row) Robert Weick, SPONSOR; Mattie Dutt; Vicki Hipsher; Kevin O ' Brian; Gerry Meyers; Darci Dilts; Paula Sprinkle; Necia Sfuckre; Darlene Jackemeyer, SPONSOR. (Back Row) Christy Downing; Cheryl Bostwick. ' ■it i. 1 J K Rjjjjjjfli fa Mt it. (Front Row) Beth Steigerwald; LeAnn Krach; Dave Garret; Diedra Salway; Patty Bright; Cathy McCaustland; Brenda Marble; Kurt Schryver; Sara Gerig. (Second Row) John Stine; Cindy Greider; Cindy Hays; Michelle Freimuth; Shelia Olgelsby; Becky Vorholzer; Gay Merriman; Darrel Mihm; Mark McDanell; Sue Spillers; Randy Greenwalt; Laura Curly; Lisa Vetter; Sandy Hambrock; Suzette Kitchen. (Third Row) Mark Summers; Jacki Harper; Becci Mendenhall; Chris Reynolds; Kent Rodenbeck; Richard Shroyer; Ray Kon- ger ; Jim Dick; Ted Smith; Scott Ellis; Kurt Manes; Larry Norwood; Neal Bridgett; Ron Dick; Greg Manes; Greg Ernerick; Phil Stan- zac; David Hess; Bill Wolfe; Cathy Surack; Jim Shirley; Bill Wormon; Brant Johnson. (Back Row) Becky Konger; Jan Flohr; Debbie Smethers; Lori Noble; Sue Crist; Kolleen Hoke; Bill Parr; Mark Peters; Deni Johnson,- Cheryl Smith; Blake Able; Les Owens; Phil Johnson; Fred King; Mark Makin; Jim Wolfe; Greg White; Jay Farlow; Tony Galuoppo; Hayden Schultz; Greg Dalman; Steve Etter; Roger Miller; Randy Hambrock; Dave Marr, DIRECTOR. « Concert Band 1 Senicr memories reflect upon traditional ceremony Ik 1 Graduation-a very special time. Marcus and Lahmann charge fellow seniors. Mortar boards fill the air as ceremony ends. ' N raduation was an end and a beginning. Many things in j life are both ends and beginnings, beginnings and ends, ' but graduation was special like marriage or the birth of one ' s first child, a time when one celebrates shedding the old and put- ting on the new. Certain freedoms and responsibilities were gone for- ever while others were just beginning. One was no longer a child and that felt good. The world out there is tough and one ' s not so certain about that. Some will go on to more vigorous schools with harder tests and no bathroom passes while others will find jobs and get married, being able to postpone life no longer. An end and a beginning — a very special moment when time warps and bends back on itself, a moment when both ends of one ' s life shine and reflect back to the per- son, reflect inward to that place where we really are what we are all about. And the robes are on, flowers and honor cords in place, tears shed, lines formed. The ceremony was about to begin. All of the practicing that the band had put in paid off famously as their prelude soothed the anxious audience until the band switched tempos and the traditional Pomp and Circumstance called forth the Seniors led by the Senior Class president elect, Beth Steigerwald, and Student Council president elect Matt Franke. Once in their seats another tradition began. Junior graduate Darlene King sang the NATIONAL ANTHEM and sang it so well that junior onlooker Colleen O ' Connor remarked that chills ran up and down her spine. After Molly McConnell called on the Almighty to stand by the graduating Class, Brian Marcus and Lorri Lahmann, valedictorian and salutatorian, gave a traditional presentation. Brian and Lorri alternated short reflections on America as they saw it, each gave longer speeches, and closed by again alternating on the theme of what they hoped America would come to be. Apathy as a major problem and the need for concerted group and not just individ- ual effort formed the substance of their remarks. Superintendent of schools Lester Grile followed on the program, wishing the graduates well but warning them that their diplomas would not automatically open doors for them in the outside world. Applause filled the Coliseum as one by one each Senior received the folder for which he or she had worked for so long, followed by Ken Cammack ' s benediction. The graduates then surprised the crowd by throwing their caps into the air, a final act of youthful exuberance that told the joy of graduation. y led row and waiting for the rest of t :annot quite contain herself and gi ii ui nie first row, valedictoric atch the procession of fello ' raduation ceremoni CJ-. --oftfw. ake it i to Bob Smith Dtarian on this n.. Still here? We realize it ' s summer, but... Seniors celebrate after graduation. Painters replace students in nearly empty halls. Lockers emptied at year ' s end. The commencement ceremonies were over. The Coliseum was dark but elsewhere the newly graduated had gath- ered to boogie the night wild. Private parties went on in numerous homes on the south side of Fort Wayne while a public get together was sponsored by a group of Seniors at Saint Terese Catholic Church for a minimal admission fee. Seniors blew off steam and post- poned the realization that graduation, as well as being a happy occa- sion, was also a somewhat sad time as so many good friends would be seen for the last time this very night or early the next morning. Many clubs and organizations had skeleton meetings of a faithful few and for Student Council just the executive board to make tentative plans for the fall. Mr. Robert Leiman was busy assisting students make preliminary plans for the fall homecoming while Mr. Charles Sheets attempted to gather the bicentennial committee together for some fall pre-planning. Though it seemed a bit early for all of this structuring of activities it was vitally necessary if there were to be any activities at all. Of course the yearbook people still hung on after school, spending long hours in bleary-eyed stupors or desperately clinging to whatever solid object was handy as they completed the annual that would hope- fully capture the memories of the year in pictorial and written form. To SENTRY staffers it often seemed that the only company they had were the friendly painters refurbishing the worn halls for returning stu- dents in the fall. The painters answered the often asked question con- cerning what teachers do in the summer. The painters, all elementary school teachers, were busy covering up marks similar to ones they had seen go up all year. But the painters were not alone as members of Wayne ' s custodial staff cleaned out lockers, changed combinations, and waxed floors all in preparation for the coming year. The office staff was also busy preparing new locker cards and schedule forms while still accepting fine and book money from errant students. Just because the old school was a little more quiet than usual did not mean that nothing was happening. -yfr (a) Doing a little delayed spring cleaning, the Wayne matrons clear out the lockers and scrub them down only to find a variety of hidden treasure including everything from moldy sandwiches to eight months overdue library books. (b) During a banquet honoring Mr. James McFadden, English department chairman Mr. William Madden presents the man of the hour with a plaque to commemorate his thirty-five year teaching career, five of which he spent at Wayne. (c) After a particularly long work session to complete the SENTRY ' 76 which lasted all night, activities assistant Hoyden Schultz maniacally clings to one of the light poles, shrieking madly I ' m not coming down till the book is done. (d) Doing their best to make the halls of Wayne just a little brighter for students returning in September, professional painters cautiously discover the ins and outs of painting the halls of Wayne in 90 degree heat. (e) In a death-like trance inspired by spending seemingly all of her summer vacation in the publication room, academics coordinator Viv Zwick mutely considers the large number of places she would rather be. (f) English teacher Mr. John Sawyer proves that there is a little boy in all men as he takes a carefree spin through the deserted media center on a borrowed ten-speed to move his biking pastime inside Wayne. Cammack at state Relayers grasp ' 4 - sm regional crown -J irt J General track team peaks at just the right time. Tracksters regional champs, fourth at state. Ken Cammack state champion in low hurdles. After suffering through a disappointing early season in which Wayne had been rated fourth in the state but had fallen to tenth in the early going, the General tracksters rebounded to narrowly miss taking the sectional crown. The highlight of the meet was the rematch of Ken Cammack and Kevin Brown of Sni- der who had fought all season for the title of best hurdler in the area. Cammack and Brown did not disappoint the assembled throng, run- ning two of the closest races of the evening. In the 1 20 yard high hur- dles, both runners turned in times of 1 3.9, two tenths of a second faster than former General Wilfred Rouse ' s 1974 time. Only after viewing a video tape replay of the finish were the judges able to award the first place ribbon to Cammack by the narrowest of margins. Brown avenged his loss by besting Cammack in the 180 yard low hur- dles by one tenth of a second. Carlton Hicks desperately wanted to best Willie Knox ' s sectional record of 9.7 in the 100 yard dash. Too desperately it turned out. Hicks was disqualified from the race due to two false starts and had to settle for a second in the 220. Jim Pitzer again won the shot put with a toss of 56 ' 6 3 A , redeeming his first loss of the season at Marion a week earlier. Gary Bush won the high jump with a leap of 6 ' 7 and his long jump of over 22 feet was good enough for a second place finish and a trip to regionals, as were Mark Cammack ' s third and fourth place hurdle finishes. Wayne ' s 880 yard relay team consisting of Hicks, Cammack, Walter Smiley, and Victor Slayton also won but failed to eclipse the record posted by Elmhurst. Ken Cammack won both hurdle races at regional competition at Wayne Stadium before a near overflow crowd, and the 880 yard relay team again outraced the field. The big story of the regional eve- ning, however, was little Gary Bush who jumped nearly a foot over his height of 5 ' 8 to set a new regional high jump record of 6 ' 7 . Bush cleared the record height on his second try and appeared to have cleared 6 ' 8 , but the jiggling bar wouldn ' t stay on top of the stand- ard. Bush ' s leap of nearly twenty feet was good enough for a second in the long jump and promised yet another long evening for Bush at the state meet. Jim Pitzer garnered a second in the shot put by letting Mike Sickafoose of New Haven slip past him. Though he ran them superbly, the high hurdles were not really Ken Cammack ' s specialty, the lows were. Cammack succeeded in besting Snider ' s Kevin Brown again but could not keep up with Jerry Hill of Indianapolis Tech, though Cammack did push Hill to a record perform- ance in the finals. The lows were to be the race for Cammack. Running a 19.1, Cammack defeated his old nemisis, Kevin Brown, and became the 1 976 state champion low hurdler. Gary Bush went out of the high jump competition a full five inches before the victor but said that there was always next year. Wayne gathered 22 points for a respectable showing and a fifth place finish behind Northrop. JLr TRACK REFLECTIONS EVENT RECORD NAME YEAR High Hurdles 13.9 John Mitchell 1973 Ken Cammack 1976 Mile Run 4:24.8 Jon Wolfe 1975 100 yd. Dash 9.7 John Mitchell 1972 Willie Knox 19734 74 Carlton Hicks 1975 76 440 yd. Dash 50.5 Willie Knox 1973 880 yd. Run 1:57.8 Greg Lucas 1972 220 yd. Dash 21.2 Willie Knox 1974 Low Hurdles 18.9 Wilfred Rouse 1974 Two Mile Run 10:01.1 Pat Clark 1973 High Jump 6 ' 7 Gary Bush 1976 Long Jump 22 ' 2 ' A Gary Bush 1975 Shot Put 58 ' 2 Bob Scott 1974 Discus 158 ' 2 Bob Scott 1974 Pole Vault 13 ' 3 Barry Rowe 1975 Mile Relay 3:26.3 Mike Russell, Ed Hams, Ken Cammack, Bill Slusher 1975 880 yd. Relay 1:28.4 Ted George, John Mitchell, Andre Hamilton, Tim Smiley. 1972 Wilfred Rouse, John Mitchell, 1973 Willie Underwood, Willie Knox. Best Season Regional, State Champions 1973 1 24 — June: Boys ' Track Boy ' s Tracki || I7Y TRACK AND HELD SCORES Wayne Opp BellllHMlt 92 33 Bishop Dwenger 34 Snider 67 76 Warsaw 13 North Side 89 38 North Side Relays fifth New Haven 76 24 ftkrffron 13 Harding 94 Northrop 60 66 Lime City Relays second SAC finals third Dayton Invitational second Marion 63 41 Dm! « si 54 Btodtford 76 Bishop Luers Sectional second Regional first State 10 wins — 3 losses (a) Holder of the regional high jump record of 6 ' 7 , small but mighty junior Gary Bush contemplates the ominous obstacle ahead of him, hoping to clear the bar to con- tinue his fabulous record in the always-difficult high jump. (b) Senior Ken Cammack, outstanding Wayne trackster, breaks the tape to come out on top over opponents from Bishop Luers as Generals Victor Slayton and Walter Smiley finish behind him and members of the Knight track team look on. (c) Successfully clearing the bar in the pole vault by using carefully practiced vaulting techniques, junior Barry Rowe proves that one can rise to great heights in life with a certain amount of skill and determination. (d) Although the General track team ' s season was not as successful as anticipated, their potential meets with victory as teamwork proves the key to General success as coach Nelson Detwiler leads the unity drive. All-sports banquet Top athletes qq qjj YMNAS receive honors Athletic department honors its own. Wayne blankets Cammackand Durtschi. Ojeda honored for crosscountry record. I appiness is a warm blanket, or so the famous Peanuts comic strip character Linus would have you believe and Becky Durtschi and Ken Cammack would not argue with that sentiment one bit. These two fine athletes were awarded the famous Wayne blanket as the outstanding General athletes of the Senior Class. The award was given to an athlete who demonstrated outstanding prowess in at least two sports over a three-year period and both Becky and Ken amply filled the bill. Becky was a powerful cog in the volleyball machine that spiked its way to regional champi- onship status and narrowly missed beating the eventual state champi- ons, Muncie North. An injury sidelined her in basketball, but did not keep her from going to state in tennis. Mr. Consistent, Ken Cammack, was the glue that held together a fine but young General basketball team, and he sparkled in track, winning the state championship in the low hurdles. Ken won a track scholarship to Purdue University in Lafayette for his excellent running and jumping ability. Ken and Becky were not the only Senior athletes to receive recogni- tion as each sport, with the exception of wrestling, named an out- standing three-year performer. Cammack did win two more awards as the top Senior in basketball and track, and Durtschi received the top awards in volleyball, basketball, and tennis. Jennifer Johnson won the outstanding gymnast award for her fine work on the sectional cham- pion optional level team to round out the girls ' awards. All South Division defensive back Greg Pike received the football award for running back punts and intercepting passes, one of which he ran back for a touchdown against Goshen. The baseball award went to Gary Huffman who was also chosen first team All-SAC at first base and a second team pitcher. Rick Schieferstein received the tennis award for his fine doubles play and Kent Flaig and Jeff Werling won the golf award for anchoring the sectional champions. Record-breaker Mark Ojeda rounded out the program by winning the cross country award. -Jr (a) During state competition in Indianapolis Jennifer Johnson, recipient of the out- standing gymnastic award at the winter sports banquet, walks the balance beam toward her goal, first place honors. (b) As the ball is fired back toward the opposition, senior Rick Schieferstein opens his mouth for a Kung Fu-type scream in hopes of paralyzing the enemy as part of his strat- egy as he heads for the sectionals. (c) As anxious Churubusco players watch in the background, three-year baseball vet- eran Gary Huffman winds up and wildly swings at the pitch fired at him by the Busco pitcher in a double header at Wayne. (d) As junior Mary Pasternak backs off, senior Becky Durtschi completes her approach and winds up for one of her famous spikes that helped the Generals carry home the sectional and regional trophies for fwo years in a row. (e) Announced at the all-sports potluck as the male recipient of the traditional athletic Blanket Award, senior Kenneth Cammack demonstrates unique precision of his specialty as Wayne ' s state champ in the low hurdles. (f) Becky Durtschi, or Deadly Durtschi to her opponents, lets loose with yet another scoring toss from the foul line to inspire supreme confidence in teammate Rhonda Buroker who seems to think that Becky can ' t miss. (g) Winning the All-South Division defensive back title for punts and interceptions, senior Greg Pike is lost in a mass but only for a moment as he awaits his signal to break loose from the crowd. simniM vis Key: Students ' names; WAYNE STAFF AND NATIONAL NAMES; CLASSES, CLUBS, TEAMS, AND ACTIVITIES; ADVERTISERS. Sophomore Jim Lebamoff gazes hungrily as his steaming combination plate of delicious Mexican food arrives. 447-2654 7312 S. ANTHONY 46816 JD IP JOBBERS WHOLESALERS F. Mc CONNELL AND SONS INC TOBACCO , CIGARS AND CONFECTIONS CALL US AT FT. 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Wayne WAYNEDALE AUTOMOBILE Radiator And Heater Repair Phone (219) 747-4808 z Dailey, Kim: 176 Oailey, Terry: 1 55 Dalman, Gregory: 2 1 , 1 1 9, 1 80 DATA PROCESSING: 8 Davenport, Danny: 1 67 Davenport, Diane: 1 58 Davis, Anita: 1 80 Davis, Clifford: 167 Davis, Glenn: 1 69 DAVIS, WILLIAM: 22, 61 , 85, 1 01 , 1 02, 121,145,152,189,191 D.E.C.A.: 70, 94 DECEMBER: 48-55 Denney, Debbie: 90 Dennis, Alicia: 21, 109, 180 Dennis, Linda: 91, 180 Denton, Darlene: 1 69, 1 77 Denton, Michael: 1 80 DeRemer, David: 1 80 DeRemer, Ed: 21, 155 DeRemer, Robert: 1 80 Dettmer, Scott: 47, 58, 1 69 DETURK, LEE: 44, 8 1 , 85, 93, 1 01 , 1 05, 1 1 2, 1 46, 1 49 Detweiler, Lori: 1 55 DETWEILER, NELSON: 25, 37, 1 24, 1 25, 150 DEYOUNG, JOHN: 76, 1 1 9, 1 45, 1 49 Dick, Jim: 21, 119 Dick, Ronald: 21, 112, 119, 155 Dickmeyer, Dana : 4 1 , 1 1 , 1 69 Diem, Tom: 1 69 Diem, Robin: 91, 180 Dillion, Phillip: 1 76 Dilts, Darci: 33, 1 1 9, 1 55 Dirr, Brian: 155 DISPATCH: 1 7, 58, 59, 1 68, 1 72, 1 83 Dockery, Margeret: 1 70 DOCTOR, CLITON: 151 Doehrman, Kent: 1 1 2, 1 80 DOEHRMAN, WILL: 73, 1 48 Dohner, Jeffery: 5, 34, 41, 82, 85, 94, 1 70, 1 72 DOLIN, DORTHY: 151 DON PEDRO ' S: 1 30 Doty, Donna: 170 Douglas, Karla: 155 Douglas, Warren: 1 9 Drees, Amy: 1 80 Drewery, Terry: 1 55 Dubose, Mike: 1 80 Ducey, Robert: 1 70 DUMFORD, CHARLES: 151 Durkee, Gerard: 40, 41 , 90, 95, 101 , 1 68, 1 70, 1 72 Durtschi, Becky: 1 9, 25, 3 1 , 33, 42, 45, 54, 60, 62, 63, 65, 97, 1 05, 1 1 4, 115,126, 152, 154, 155-167 Duft, Faye:79, 91, 180 Dutt, Mattie: 155 3 Easley, Lisa: 1 80 ECHOS: 190-191 Edington, John: 156 Edwards, Martha: 1 70 Ehrman, Keith: 90, 1 87 ELECTRONIC MUSIC: 57 Ellingwood, Mildred: 21 Ellis, James: 50, 1 56 Ellis, Scott: 90, 1 1 9, 1 24, 1 80, 1 84 Elward, Suzette: 1 70 Ely, David: 156 Ely, Debra: 1 70 ELZY-DICKY-HAGGARD: 1 33 Emerick, Cheryl: 1 70 Emenck, David: 1 80 Emerick, Gregory: 1 1 9, 1 80 Ensch, Dan: 95, 156 Enyeart, Elaine: 1 56 Enyeort, Gary: 1 80 Enyeart, Glenn: 1 70 Ervins, Renee: 156 Escobedo, Deborah: 33, 67, 156 Etter, Steven: 21, 119, 180 Eubanks, JoEtta: 79, 147 EUDALY, RUTH: 119, 141, 147 Evans, Billy: 1 70 EWING, LARRY: 150 •EXTRAVAGANZA ' 76 : 107, 150, 161 Eyell, Willie: 180 J? Eash, Douglas: 1 76 FALL: 18-19 FALL SPORTS POTLUCK: 44 Falkner, Guy: 1 80 FAMILY SHOE STORE: 137 Farlow, Jay: 1 7, 21 , 58, 59, 1 1 9, 1 70 Farmer, Michael: 180 Farmer, Roy: 1 80 Farrell, Regina: FCA HUDDLE: 22 FEBRUARY: 66-77 Fifer, Patricia: 91, 181 Finkhousen, Barbara: 181 Finton, Jeffery: 25, 37, 1 70 Firestone, Bruce: 1 70 Flaig, Kent: 116,117,126,156 Flanigan, Kathleen: 33, 64, 75, 1 81 Fleck, Rhonda: 3 1 , 33, 64, 75, 1 05, 1 70 Flennery, Hugh: 156 Flohr,Jan:21,119 Floyd, Pat: 1 7 Floyd, Teresa: 170 Foelbert, Jaqueline: 1 7 Fogwell, Douglas: 25, 36, 65, 77, 85, 170 FOOTBALL TEAMS RESERVE: 34, 187 VARSITY: 8, 24, 25, 28, 31 , 1 26 FORD, GERALD: 19,89,94 FORRESTER, PATRICIA: 145, 147 Forschner, Lisa: 1 77 Fortier, Kimberly: 181 Fowler, Ruth: 1 70 Fox, Amy: 156 Fox, Debra: 91, 181 FOX, ROBERT: 28, 44, 85, 1 46, 1 48 France, Richard: 187 Franke, Matthew: 33, 9 1 , 1 2 1 , 1 70 FRANKENSTEIN, ADOLPH: 151 FRANKLIN COLLEGE: 1 7 FREEDOM TRAIN: 13,15 1 32 — Index: Terri Cook to Finkhousen FREE FARE: 27 Freeman, Kathy: 1 56 FREGERSPA: 22, 42, 108 Freiburger, Judy: 156 Freimuth, Kevin: 181 Freimuth, Michelle: 2 1 , 1 1 9, 1 70 FRENCH: 22, 108 FRENCH, JACQUELINE: 147 FRESHMAN CLASS: 5, 7 FREY, MARVIN: 148, 178 Friedrick, Lora: 1 70 Fritze, Karem: 1 70 Fuqua, David: 181 Fuqua, Terry: 34, 158 3 Galuoppo, Anthony: 21,119,181 Gammons, Diana: 181 Garret, David: 21 , 36, 37, 90, 94, 1 1 9, 1 74, 1 77 Garver, Scott: 181 GENERALETTES: 4, 21 , 22, 31 , 32, 53 GENERAL SHOWCASE: 82 GENERAL STORE: 32 Gentry, Paula: 167 GEORGE WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE : 40,41, 184 Gephart, William: 97, 1 1 2, 1 1 3, 1 58 Gerardot, Br en da: 170 Gerordot, Linda: 1 70 Geren, Kelly: 63, 99, 1 1 4, 1 1 5, 1 8 1 Geren, Kevin: 41, 95, 176 Gerig, Sara: 21, 90, 95, 119, 156, 157 Gering, Daniel: 1 70 GERMAN: 22, 108 Geyer, Gene: 34, 40, 41 , 1 1 9, 1 24, 1 81 Giant Jeffery: 1 56 Gibson, Brenda: 95, 1 70 Gillie, Camilla: 151 Gilpin,Mark:21,36, 181 Ginter, Bernice: 151 Giordano, Gregory: 1 56 Gladding, David: 103, 108, 1 19, 167 Glisson, Judy: 1 03, 1 57 Gold, Dianne : 1 57 Goldner, Lee: 25, 33, 64, 1 09, 1 1 4, 1 1 5, 181 GOLF: 97, 116, 117 Gonya, Elizabeth: 181 Gonzales, John: 1 81 Gonzales, Linda: 181 Gooden, Albert: 34, 53, 54, 64, 65, 72, 73, 84, 85, 1 24, 1 70, 1 71 , 1 74 Gooden, Patricia: 181 Gordon, David: 167 Gordon, Lorelle: 181 Gordon, Regina: 33 Gotrick, Linda: 1 57 GOULD, BARBARA: 8 1 , 1 50 Gould, Mark: 79, 1 70 GRADUATION: 121, 123 Graham, David: 1 76 Graham, Santurnel: 1 81 Graves, Cynthia: 28, 33, 60, 95, 1 52, 1 57, 1 67, 1 89 Graves, Rhonda: 60, 1 70 Grayson, Diane: 157 Great, Daniel: 79, 181 Great, Mark: 157 Green, Chandra: 181 Green, Gray: 181 Greenawalt, Randy: 2 1 , 70, 1 1 9, 1 67 Greene, Debra: 181 Greene, James: 1 57 Greenlee, Julie: 81, 176 Greider, Cynthia: 1 7, 2 1 , 90, 1 1 9, 1 70, 171 Gremore, Candy: 1 82 Griffin, Terry: 1 82 Griffith, Linda: 157 Griggs, Daniel: 58, 170 GRIGGS, JANE: 149 Griggs, Michael: 1 87 Gronau, Brian: 33, 4 1 , 58, 1 70, 1 72 Groom, Tamara: 1 70 Groves, Micheal: 1 70 Gruber, Peri: 90, 1 1 4, 1 82 Gruber, Vesta: 157 GUILLOT, ROSALINE: 33, 42, 1 08, 1 46 Guthrie, Janet: 89 Guy, Duwayne: 1 70 Guy, Thomas: 1 70 Guzman, Rosemary: 103, 157 GYMNASTICS: 8, 62, 64, 1 26, 1 75, 1 8 1 ELZEY-DICKEY HAGGARD 747-3186 6810 OLD TRAIL ROAD FORT WAYNE IN 46819 ® Haag, Charles: 157 HAAS, FREDRICK: 151 Hagan, Elizabeth: 157 Hagon, Lucy: 1 57 Hager, Carl: 182 Hagler, Charles: 182 Haley, James: 70, 170 Hall, Beverly: 182 Hall, Donald: 170 Hall, Michael: 33, 34, 81, 182 Hallback, Glen: 34, 47, 77, 1 82 Hallback, Kim: 41 , 48, 82, 1 05, 1 57 Hambrock, Randy: 21 , 1 1 9, 1 57 Hambrock, Sandra: 2 1 , 1 1 9, 1 82 Hamilton, Barbara: 1 70 Hamilton, Christine: 1 57 Hamilton, Kathy: 33, 60, 1 1 1 , 1 70 Hamilton, Ronnie: 23, 1 58 Hamrick, Becky: 1 67 Hansel, Beverly: 25, 44, 158 Hansel, Bryan: 182 Hansel, Paula: 90 Harber, Elizabeth: 153 Harber, Joan: 171 Harber, Lois: 171 HARDIN, LINDA: 134, 145 Harper, Jackie: 21, 119 Harrison, Jacquelen: 182 Harrison, Tina: 158 HART KAUFMAN: 40 Harvell, Francine: 23,91 Harvell, Lizzette: 171 Harvey, Anthony: 1 71 Harvey, Carol: 1 76 Hatch, Dana: 182 Hatcher, Gayle: 105, 158 Hates, Cindy: 21 Hatfield, James: 171 Hatlem, Jennifer: 1 71 HAVENS, EVERETT: 17, 36, 39, 146, 148 Hawk, Marjorie:21, 171 Hayeer, Jaquelin: 1 82 Hayes, Brian: 159 Hays, Cynthia: 33, 119, 171 HEARST, PATTY: 1 9, 47 HEATH CO., THE: I 37 HOMRIG RENTAL SERVICE INC. 747-2251 6205 BLUFFTON RD. 46819 FORT WAYNE INDIANA Sh oe Store 115 W. WAYNE STREET Fort Wayne, Indiana Phone (219) 742-8277 WAY NE ASP HALT Wishes The Class Of 76 The Best - Of Luck - 747-7531 6600 Ardmore Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46809 Finton to James Haley: Index — 1 33 Congratulations to the Class of ' 76 Professional-Experienced services in. . . pruning, feeding, spraying cabling bracing large tree removal stump removal landscape designs construction Member National Arborist A ssociatio n Licensed Ins ured LESTER MAXWELL 747-7575 7616 Winchester Rd Heckman, Pamela: 171 Heffner, Kenneth: 182 Hege, Betty: Henley, Richard: 171 Henry, Violet: Henschen, David: 182 Henschen, Steven: 171 Hensler, John: 158 Herber, Annette: 22, 171 Herber, Samuel: 182 Hernandez, Eleanor: 182 Hernandez, Sara: 1 82 Hess, David: 21, 119 Hey, Rhonda: 23, 45, 63, 1 09, 1 1 5, 1 82 HEYN, AUDREY: 151 Hiatt, Larry: 182 Hicho, Jonathan: 176 Hicks, Carlton: 35, 69, 98, 99, 1 1 6, 1 1 7, 124, 125, 154, 158 Hicks, Daniel: 70, 171 Hicks, Gregory: 77, 1 1 2, 1 82 Hicks, Michael: 182 Hill, Daniel: 27, 182 Hill, Jackie: 21, 111, 114, 171 Hill, John: 158 Hille, Anita: 1 71 Hille, Carol: 41, 57, 158 Himmelein, Mark: 70, 1 76 Hinds, Denise: 121 Hinds, Stephen: 1 82 Hines, Daniel: 187 Hipsher, Rick: 158 Hipsher, Vickie: 91, 119, 158 Hirscey, Daniel: 1 16, 171 HIRSHEY, ED: 81, 146 Horchstetler, Rena: 1 82 Hoehn, Teddie: 159 Hoehn, Tamara: 182 Hoffman, Michael: 33, 34, 1 71 Hoffman, Walter: Hoham,John:60, 159, 167 Hoke, Delores: 83, 114, 182 Hoke, Judy: 45, 79, 83, 1 1 4, 1 59 Hoke, Kolleen:21, 119, 171 Holiness, Charles: 159 HOLLEY, CALVIN: 151 Holloway, Diane: 91 , 1 82 Holloway, Mark: 34, 97, 1 05, 1 1 2, 1 71 Holt, John: 90 Holtzberg, Choi: 23, 182 HOMECOMING: 8, 28, 31 HOMECOMING COMMITTEE. 31 HOMECOMING WEEK: 28-29 HOME ECONOMICS: 7, 8, 9 HOMRIG: 133 Hopkins, Linda: 33, 91, 182 Hopkins, Perry: 1 67 Horman, Regina: 182 Horner, Lynn: 182 HORTON, J. WEBB: 44, 1 46 Houser, Martha: 1 7, 1 02, 1 1 2 HOWARDS: 131 Howell, Debro: 1 82 Hoyng, Jeffrey: 1 82 Huffman, Gary: 95, 96, 97, 1 1 2, 1 26, 159 Huffman, Michael: 167 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: 7,21,27 Hunkler, Mike: 90 LEARNING CRAFTS in the work study program, Mrs. Hardin ' s students create items to sell and give as gifts. JOINING IN THE PARTY, Becky Durtschi teaches the bump to retiring Chemistry teacher Mr. L. K. Philbrook. FUMtS. FORMULAS  H0 CFURGS5 OF MJKIt on . ••• II tcinn t0 ° ' 1 34 — Index: Beverly Hall to Hines Hunkler, Thomas: 33, 167 Hunkler, Timothy: 91, 171 Hunt,Joeann: 182 Hunter, Robert: 1 67 Husband, Kim: 111, 171 3 Imbody, Karen: 32, 135, 171 IMEL INSURANCE AGENCY: 1 37 Imel, Karen: 50, 1 59 IMLER, MARTHA: 145 Imler, William: 182 Imler, Vickie: 70, 167 INDLANDOILS: 137 INITIAL CHALLENGE: 5 INTRAMURAL SPORTS COUNCILS BOYS ' : 23, 32 GIRLS ' : 23, 42 3 JACKEMEYER, DARLENE: 1 19, 145 James, Michael: 159 James, Terence: 33, 1 82 JANUARY: 56-65 Jenkins, Charles: 167 Jimerson, Geraldine: 70, 1 67 JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL: 1 2, 22 Johnson, Brant: 2 1 , 34, 1 1 9, 1 71 Johnson, Curly: 1 72 Johnson, Denise: 2 1 , 1 1 9, 1 72 Johnson, Ginger: 60, 9 1 , 1 82 Johnson, James: 182 Johnson, Jennifer: 22, 25, 64, 75, 85, 87, 114, 115, 116, 126, 158, 159, 167 Johnson, Kenny: 167 Johnson, Lore: 41 , 1 72 Johnson, Nancy: 33, 45, 91 , 1 82 Johnson, Philip: 2 1 , 70, 1 1 9, 1 82 Johnson, Rochelle: 183 Johnson, Susan: 1 83 Johnson, Susan: 1 83 Johnson, Theresa: 1 67 Johnson, Sue: 90 Jones, Barbara: 1 83 Jones, Cheryl: 22, 23, 32, 45, 54, 55, 63,97, 114, 115, 172 Jones, Cynthio:5 1,91, 183 Jones, Douglas: 58, 172 Jones, Gregory: 1 72 Jones, John: Jones, Kevin: 53, 62, 63, 76, 77, 1 59 Jones, Rochelle: 1 77 Jones, Sheri: 41, 183 Jones, Valerie: 1 77 Jones, Vivian: 183 JORDAN, SUE: 28, 45, 62, 63, 1 14, 115,149 JORDAN, TOM: 57 Jordon, Vernon: 1 59 JOSTEN ' S:27, 136 JUNE: 118-127 JUNIOR CLASS: 22, 27, 28, 32, 94, 1 68- 177 HEAVILY SHOD in thick rubber boots, Karen Imbody takes a break from the strains of Spirit Week. CUSTOM TUBE CO. INC. The Tube Specialist If it ' s tubing you need. CUSTOM TUBE CO. INC has tubes of every kind, shape and style, crafted to rigid standards of high quality 219 747-0568 8000 BAER RD. FT. WAYNE IN STELLHORN SERVICE STATION GENERAL REPAIR ROAD SERVICE 747-5296 510 LOWER HUNTINGTON ROAD FT. WAYNE IN Rick Hipsher to January: Index — 1 35 EAVESPOUTING licensed . , bonded insured L.R. Fitch (219) 747-3072 9127 BLUFFTON RD. FT. WAYNE IN Simon ' s Body Shop 747-5269 3419 McARTHUR FT. WAYNE IN 46809 PLAYFAIR SALES COIN OPERATED AMUSEMENT MACHINES AND JUKE BOXES 747-2877 2312 DALE DRIVE FT. WAYNE AJAX P.O. BOX 66 Ft. Wayne, In. 747-4191 Jostens The Ring Man GARY MUNCY 11106 Lantern Ln. Ft. Wayne 485-0614 JP KAPLANS: 132 Kazee, Carl: 167 Keck, Christine: 33, 40, 4 1 , 50, 9 1 , 95, 107, 158, 159 KEEPER, STEVE: 8, 34, 147 Keener, Sandra: 159 Keller, Cynthia: 91, 183 Kenline, David: 1 72 Keysre, Robert: 1 67 KEY III CANDIES: 132 Kierstead, David: 1 78 Kierzkowski, Michael: 159 Kierzkowski, Robert: 83, 1 71 , 1 72 Kile, Susan: 159 Killen, Patricia: 1 72 King, Beverly: 1 83 King, Carmen: 33, 1 72 King, Darlene: 69, 95, 1 2 1 , 1 67, 1 77 King, Fredrick: 21 , 1 1 9, 1 24, 1 72 King, Janet: 183 King,Jimi:23, 159 King, Keith: 124, 183 King, Linda: 159 Kinnye, Morcio: 1 76 Kissinger, Bessie: 151 Kitchen, Judi: 95, 108, 172 Kitchen, Suzette: 21, 119 Klopfenstein, Dennis: 70, 1 59 Knox, Rickey: 124, 187 Knuth, Mark: 1 83 Koerner, Susan: 1 83 Kokosa, Susan: 183 Konger, Julia: 21, 159 Konger, Raymond: 21, 33, 1 19 Konger, Rebecca: 2 1 , 1 1 5, 1 1 9, 1 83 Koomler, Roxane: 177 Krach, LeAnn: 21 , 83, 1 1 9, 1 83, 1 84 Krone, Janet: 33, 1 72 Krone, Jessie: 151 Kruse, Koren: 25, 3 1 , 58, 1 09, 1 83 Kuhn, Lynn: 1 87 Kunberger, Jerry: 23, 33, 52, 53, 76, 77, 172 Kwatnez, Jody: 33, 48, 60, 1 59, 1 67 Kwatnez, Marti: 187 it Lahmann, Bradley: 1 7, 36, 1 83 Lahmann, Lorri: 33, 39, 51 , 60, 95, 1 00, 121 ,152, 159, 167 Lalyer, Kathleen: 183 Landin, Barbara: 108, 183 Landin, Janet: 108 Landis, Larry: 1 83 Landrum, Charles: 167 Landrum, Vicki: 1 72 Lanoue, Terry: 70, 1 72 Lapsley, Anthony: 70, 1 72 Laster, Crystal: 183 LATIN: 32 Lawrence, Vivian: 178 Lazar, Steven: 33, 159 Learning, Steven: 34, 1 83 Leathers, Lavonn: 121, 167 Lebamoff, Cynthis: 1 59 Lebamoff, Ivan: 19,38,42 Lebamoff, James: 34, 85, 1 24, 1 83 LeClear, Michael: 15, 70, 1 16, 159 Lee, David: 1 83 Lee, Mark: 1 60 Lefevre, Alice: 64, 172 Lehman, Paige: 1 83 LEIMAN, ROBERT: 33, 60, 61 , 92, 1 23, 143 Lemay, Gary: 27, 1 72 Levihn, Charles: 183 Levy, Robert: 33, 124, 183 Lewis, Frankie: 183 Lewis, Joann: 1 59 Liby, Mary: 1 60 LICHTSINN, MARY ELLEN: 1 47 LIPP, JANET: 145, 178 Litchtsinn, Pamela: 1 76 Lobrillo, Frank: 1 72 Lockett, Carolyn: 25, 33, 64, 75, 85, 87, 91,94, 109, 141, 178,184 Lockett, Diane: 31, 172 Loebert, Kelly: 1 72 Loebert, Nancy: 151 Long, Nancy: 160 Long, Teresa: 33, 1 77 Longstreet, Steven: 32, 76, 77, 1 60 Loubier, Cynthia: 1 72 LOWE, JUANITA: Lowe, Robert: 69, 1 72 LUCAS, BRETT: 34, 101, 147 Ludden, Leigh: 25, 45, 63, 76, 1 1 4, 1 1 6, 173 Lunz, Deborah: 50, 1 73 Lydy, Jerry: 1 7, 1 29, 1 60 Lyons, Paul: 173 2® M N SHOE STORE: 133 MACK, NANCY: 32, 1 1 1 , 1 46 MADDEN, WILLIAM: 81 , 1 23, 1 46, 1 47 Magee, Brendo: 1 84 Magee, Robert: 1 60 Magee, Wyvette: 1 60 Mahoney, Sheri: 70, 1 73 MAJORETTES: 31 Makin, Mark: 2 1 , 40, 4 1 , 1 1 9, 1 84 Manes, Greg: 21, 1 1 9, 1 84 Manes, Kurt: 21, 62, 119, 173 Marble, Brenda: 21, 33, 119, 160 MARCH: 78-89 Marcus, Brian: 17,22,33,40,41,50, 83, 90, 91 , 94, 95, 1 02, 1 2 1 , 1 52, 160, 162, 167 Markley, Barbara: 1 60 Marquarat, Don: 1 08 Marquardt, Scott: 83, 95, 1 71 , 1 73 MARR, DAVE: 2 1 , 57, 70, 90, 1 09, 1 1 9, 143, 146, 157 MARSH, STEWART: 150 Martin, Craig: 69, 173 Martin, Laura: 10, 184 Martin, Raphael: 160 Mosierak, Philip: 1 84 Mason, Royce: 1 7 Mason, Sharon: 1 73 MASTERSON, RANDY: 103, 149, 157 Mathy, Julie: 187 Mattes, Rebecca: 33, 1 08, 1 71 , 1 72, 1 73 Matthews, Antonio: 184 Matthias, Julie: 58, 79, 1 60 Matthias, Martha: 58, 1 73 Maxwell, Dawn: 160 1 36 — Index: Jenkins to Loubier MAXWELL TREE EXPERT: 1 34 MAY: 100-117 MAY DAY: 92-93 Maydwell, Lisa: 33 Mayer, Linette: 1 73 Mays, Lanece: 1 84 McAfee, Pixie: 167 McAfee, Vanessa: 1 67 McCain, Marianne: 1 73 McCain, Michelle: 33 McCall, Thornell: 160 McCaustland, Kathleen: 21,33, 90, 1 08, 119,160 McClain, Larry: 34, 35, 52, 98, 1 24, 1 73 McColly, Patricia: 58, 1 72, 1 73 MCCONNELL, F. SONS: 1 30 McConnell, Molly: 1 7, 31 , 33, 42, 47, 49, 50, 58, 59, 60, 89, 94, 1 03, 1 2 1 , 152,160, 161, 167 MCCONNELL, MR. MRS. RICHARD: 138 McCormick, Timothy: 1 60 McCulloch, Jeffery: 1 67 McCune, Kathy: 1 73 McDanell,Mark:21, 119 McDonald, Pamela: 21, 33, 107, 160, 161, 167, 189 MCDONALDS: 27 McElhiney, David: 173 McFadden, Ellen: 260 MCFADDEN, JAMES: 6 1 , 82, 83, 1 02, 123, 146, 147, 149, 159 McFadden, Michael: 1 73 McFarland, Leslie: 103, 160 McGee,John: 187 McGee.Willa: 173 McKinley, Thomas: 37, 85, 1 73 McLemore, Beverly: 58, 70, 1 73 McMahon, Linda: 161 Meikle, Cynthia: 108, 184 Melton, Bettina: 1 08, 1 84 MEMORIES ALIVE IN 75 : 28, 31 Mendehnall, Rebecca 2 1 , 4 1 , 90, 1 1 9, 184 Merchant, Robert: 146, 184 MERKLER, DON: 67, 1 1 2, 1 50 Merriman, Gay: 21 , 31 , 32, 119, 161 Merriman, Nils: 161 Mesick, Bruce: 167 METAMORPHOSIS: 8-9 Mettert, Kay: 161 Metzger, Susan: 184 Meyer, Danny: 1 84 Meyer, Deborah: 31 , 33, 1 73 Meuer, Gregg: 167 MIAMI JUNIOR HIGH: 5, 7, 56 Mihm, Darrel:21, 119 Mihm, Dennis: 161 Mileff, Susan: 20, 33, 64, 1 1 4, 1 84 MILHOLLAND, GLORIA: 145 Miller, Calvin: 176 Miller, Eugene: 70, 1 73 Miller, Isabelle: 144 Miller, Laura: 39, 184 Miller, Mary: 33, 58, 1 73 Miller, Robin: 173 Miller,Roger:21,37, 103, 124, 161 Miller, William: 1 84 Minich, Cindy: 1 84 Minnifield, Kevin: 1 84 Minnifield, Michelle: 161 Minnifield, Tracy: 33 Mitchell, Penny: 1 7, 58, 59, 1 61 , 1 67 Moffett, Samuel: 161 Montgomery, Rosie: 91, 176 Moore, Ben: 21 Moore, Clint: 34, 1 73 Moore, Gail: 62, 63, 173 Moore, Joseph: 187 Moore, Laura: 1 73 Moore, Marcia: 1 1 4, 1 73 Moore, Sammy: 1 84 Morey, Kirk: 33, 37, 53, 1 1 6, 1 71 , 1 73, 177 Morgan, Catherine: 187 Morgan, Lorenzia: 1 87 Morgan, Rodney: 1 73 Morrison, Keith: 184 Morton, Lee: 34, 124, 161 Moss, Debra: 1 84 Moss, Ronald: 34, 58, 1 67 MOSSER, CARL: 31 , 34, 35, 92, 1 49 Mourey, Dennis: 1 73 Mourey, Larry: 70, 161 Mowan, Lori: 1 73, 1 77 Moyer, David: 184 Moyer, Gretchen: 90 MUNCY, GARY: 27, 49, 1 34 Murname, Paul: 184 Murried, Linda: 1 84 Murrey, Julie: 161 MUSIC PATRONS: 1 7 Mutton, Tina: 91, 184 Myers, Rhonda: 1 73 Myers, Trudy: 161 Many thanks to the dedicated staff of WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Mrs. Joseph Pitzer IF ITS INSURANCE, WE HAVE 17. ' Imel Insurance Agency 270(1 f owe- Huntington Rd Ft. Wayne, Indiana 46809 747-3282 747-3547 J£ Nagel, Norman: 151 Nagel, Shelia: 161 Nahrwold, Jerry: 124, 161 Narrotsky, Richard: 1 84 Neal, Jeff: 1 84 Neal, Linda: 1 61 Neff, Christopher: 1 73 Nemeroff, Howard: 1 73 Neville, Michael: 173 Newhouse, Penny: 162 NEWSPAPER: 1 7, 58, 59, 1 68, 1 72, 1 83 NICHOLAS, CARL: 49, 81 , 91 , 94, 95, 146,157 Nichols, Sharon: 33, 184 Noble, Janene: 1 73 Noble, Lori: 21, 119 Noel, Ronald: 184 Norton, Rhonda: 70, 162 Norwood, Larry: 2 1 , 62, 77, 1 1 9, 1 24, 173 Norwood, Otis: 34, 1 85 NOTEHAND: 8, 9 NOVEMBER: 38-47 Nunn, Karen: 25, 85, 94, 99, 1 09, 1 1 4, 115, 181, 184, 185 Nunn, Kenneth: 162 Nunn, Kevin: 77, 124, 185 INDLAND OILS Home of the Spirit of 76 3204 Lower Huntington Rd. Ft. Wayne, In. 46809 747-4108 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 76 BELLE VISTA MOTEL 5718 Bluffton Road 747-4950 THE HEATH COMPANY 747-2436 7820 BLUFFTON RD. FT. WAYNE 2) O ' Brien, Kathy: 33 O ' Brien, Kevin: 108, 185 O ' Connor, Colleen: 50, 58, 83, 1 21 , 172, 173 OCTOBER: 26-37 OEA: 32 Family Shoe Store 2608 L. HUNTINGTON RD. WAYNEDALE 747-4722 Juanita Lowe to Dennis Mourey: Index — 1 37 Ca-Ti-An Complete Ceramics CLASSES SUPPLIES 2615 L. Huntington Fort Wayne 747-9569 compliments of UMBER ' S ACE HARDWARE 2413 L. Huntington Rd. 747-3866 CLASS OF 76 You ' ve only just begun. Mr. Mrs. Richard Mc Connell Congratulations and Best Wishes 1976 Graduates Mr. Mrs. John Stine family RING MAN Gary Muncey explains the many packages of graduation announce- ments available to senior Paula Wilhelm. TOP SCORER Rosie Barnes gets the jump shot at a tense moment during the Wayne vs. North Side game. Oglesby, Brian: 1 73 Oglesby, Shelia:21, 119, 173 Ojeda, Bruce: 36, 62, 76, 77, 1 24, 1 73 Ojeda, Louis: 37, 42, 1 24, 1 85 Ojeda, Mark: 36, 37, 1 24-1 54, 1 62 Olmstead, Gregg: 34, 62, 76, 77, 97, 1 1 6, 1 1 7, 1 85 Olry, Cheryl: 185 Onorato, Ronald: 187 ORCHESTRA: 90, 94 Oriordan, Kerry: 21 , 1 73 Oswald, Richard: 1 85 Owens, Richard: 1 1 2, 1 1 3, 1 73 JP Paetz, Matthew: 1 73 Palmer, James: 33, 1 73 PARENT NIGHT: 25 Parker, Bonnie: 1 85 Parker, Linda: 1 1 1 , 1 73 Porker, Robert: 1 77 Parker, Theresa: 1 62 Parlow,Caryl:21,23, 70, 162 Parlow, Diane: 32, 70, 1 1 4, 1 73 Parquette, Keith: 70, 1 74 Parr, William: 40, 1 08, 1 1 9, 1 85 Parsons, Patrick: 1 85 Paschall, Cathy: 162 Pasternak, Mary: 25, 45, 1 26, 1 74 Patrick, Sue: 33, 171, 177 Patton, Pamela: 1 85 Patton, Terry: 1 76 Pease, Donald: 34, 1 74 Pebley, James: 1 24, 1 74 Pebley, Joyce: 162 Pence, Jerry: 1 85 Peppier, Bernice: 25, 28, 64, 82, 94, 109, 174 Peppier, David: 1 74 Peppier, Randy: 162 Peppier, Thomas: 41 , 50, 1 62 PERFORMANCES: 40, 41, 184 PERKINS, KEN: 15 Perry, Alon: 1 74 PETERS, ALLEN: 17, 58, 59, 103, 140, 147, 148, 165 Peters, Mark: 1 1 , 21 , 40, 41 , 50, 1 1 9, 142,162,167 Peters, Shawn: 70, 162 Peterson, Barry: 1 67 Peterson, Clyde: 34, 1 74 Peterson, Gwendolyn: 1 85 Peterson, Jeffrey: 162 Peterson, Mark: 1 67 Peterson, Kim: 90, 1 87 Petras, Barbara: 1 62 Petrie, Eric: 85, 98, 1 1 7, 1 24, 1 54, 1 62 Peunge, Ralph: 185 PHILBROOK, L. K.: 48, 49, 57, 1 34, 1 49 Phillips, Anesta: 1 78 Phillips, Waine: 1 85 Pierce, Jim: 22 Pike, Gregory: 34, 35, 44, 97, 105, 112, 113, 126, 154, 162 Pinnell, Paul: Pippens, Lepolian: 1 74 Pitzer, James: 34, 35, 98, 99, 1 1 7, 1 2 1 , 124, 154, 163 PITZER, MR. MRS. JOSEPH: 1 37 PLAYFAIR SALES: 1 36 Polley, Catherine: POM-PON GIRLS: 4, 17,31 Pontuis, Craig: 70, 1 74 Pooley, Lawrence: 28, 33, 34, 58, 83, 93,112,167, 189 POWDERPUFF FOOTBALL: 32 Powell, Cheri: 174 Powell, Randall: 185 Powell, Ronda: 1 74 Powers, Daryl: 23, 174 Prathre, Edna: Prince, Monica: 1 74 PROM: 32, 94, 1 04- 1 05, 1 72 Prosser, Patricia: 1 85 Pruitt, Anthony: 70, 1 67 PUBLICATIONS: 1 7, 32, 58, 59, 1 09, 168, 172, 183 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: 10-11 3 QUINLAN, KAREN: 47 Quinn, David: 33, 62, 1 24, 1 77 3 Ramos, Arcelia: 1 74 Ramos, Armando: 163 Ramos, Rosa: 1 85 Ramsey, Daniel: 58, 70, 1 74 Ramsey, Jennifer: 70, 1 63 Rathsack, Mark: 70, 1 63 Raymond, Rock: 167 REAGAN, RONALD: 89, 94 Redden, Michael: 36, 67, 70, 163 Reed, Amy: 1 85 Reed, Michael: 34, 35, 52, 53, 1 05, 1 1 2, 1 1 3, 1 74 REFLECTIONS: 2, 12-13 Regdanz, Virginia: 151 REICHART, DON: 57, 1 2 1 , 1 45, 1 46 Reinhard, Bruce: 1 74 Reinke, Ronald: 1 85 Reiterman, Sonia: 1 74 Repine, Michael: 1 74 REPP, NANCY: 23, 64, 1 1 4, 1 49, 1 50 Revert, Robby: 1 85 Reynolds, Chris: 21, 119 Rice, Johaunna: 39, 99, 1 1 4, 1 1 5, 1 85 Rice, Thomos: 52, 76, 77, 81 , 1 24, 1 63 Richards, William: 41, 185 Robinson, Michale: 1 67 Roby, Irma: 151 Rodenbeck, Kent: 2 1 , 1 1 6, 1 1 9, 1 85 Rodenbeck, Kerry: 163 Roffelsen, Michael: 1 85 Rogers, Martin: 1 76 Rogers, Richard: 1 74 Rogers, Thomas: 34, 58, 1 85 Romine, Randy: 1 85 Romine, Robert: 1 67 Rowan, Paul: 1 67 Rowe, Barry: 34, 35, 1 24, 1 25, 1 74 ROWE, DUANE: 34, 124, 148 Rowe, Luan:91, 185 Rowles, Deyampard: 1 85 Rudny, Cathleen: 23, 58, 163 Rudny, Christine: 23, 33, 163 Rudny, Laura: 44, 45, 50, 51 , 58, 83, 178,183, 185 Runyan, Jay: 1 85 RUPNOW, JUANITA: Russell, Bruce: 167 Russell, Lynda: 91, 174 Russell, Lynette: 1 74 Russell, Timothy: 33, 1 85 Rutledge, Ron: 23, 31 , 34, 35, 1 67 Ryan, James: 1 75 Rybolt, Debora: 1 85 Rysman, Alan: 31 , 34, 35, 1 54, 1 63 Rysman, Vicki: 1 85 Saalfrank, Kafhy: 33, 1 75 Salway, Diedra: 2 1 , 1 08, 1 1 9, 1 85 Sanders, Jerry: 1 85 Sanders, Steve: 1 76 Sanders, Vince: 1 87 SAWYER, JOHN: 28, 49, 1 23, 1 24, 1 46, 147, 150 Schaadt, David: 58, 1 23, 1 67 Scheerer, David: 1 85 Scheerer, Leslie: 163 Scheerer, Jacob: 175 Scheerer, Kevin: 34, 1 85 Scheumann, Matthew: 37, 1 75 Schieferstein, Rick: 1 7, 36, 44, 1 1 2, 1 26, 163 Schneider, Gretchen: 33, 90, 1 75 Schneider, Kurt: 33, 53, 97, 1 1 6, 1 1 7, 1 74, 1 75 Schnobel, David: 17,175 Schoeneman, Jacquelin: 163 Schoeneman, Susan: 1 75 Schoenle, Thomas: 1 63 SCHROEDER, JAMES: 70, 146, 148 Schroeder, Sheri: 1 07, 1 71 , 1 75 Schoeph, Vicki: 1 63 Schryver, Kurt: 119, 163 Schultz, Carol: 42, 1 85 Schultz, Hayden: 21, 41, 50, 58, 83, 93, 1 23, 1 83, 1 84, 1 86 Schwarz, Daniel: 163 Schwehn, David: 1 67 Schweizer, Mark: 1 67 SCIENCE: 8, 181 Scott, Kim: 58, 1 72, 1 76 Scott, Michael: 25, 37, 77, 1 24, 1 86 Screeton, Dolores: 151 Scribner, Shelley: 163 Scribner, Toni: 1 75 Scudder,Jill:91,175 SEELE, MARK: 33, 146 SEIY, GRACE: 151 SENIOR CLASS: 5, 7, 27, 42, 61 , 94, 152-167 SENTRY: 1 7, 58, 59, 1 23, 1 72 SEPTEMBER: 20-25 Shadle, Sheryl: 70, 91, 108, 186 Shaefer, David: 1 75 Shaefer, Wendy: 1 67 Shafter, James: 1 67 Shanayda, Rick: 1 63 Shanyfelt, Lori: 1 63 SHEARER, LOWELL: 146 Shearer, Mark: 108 1 38 — Index: Larry Mourey to Timothy Russell the Super Markets Congratulations To The Class Of 1976 Q Q. O Good Luck, Class of 76 TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE MR. MRS. ROBERT W. SMITH A FRIEND SHEETS, CHARLES: 22, 50, 103, 123, 147 Sheets, Deborah: 163 Sheffer, Kathy: 1 67 Shelton, Keith: 1 75 Shepler, Randall: 33,41, 186 SHERBONDY, BETTY: 145 Shie, Barbara: 186 Shields, Gilda: 175 Shields, Monique: 167 SHIPLEY, ADA MAY: 41, 146 Shirey, Julia: 33, 4 1 , 50, 1 62, 1 63 Shirley, James: 2 1 , 36, 1 1 9, 1 74, 1 75 Shroyer, Richard: 21, 61, 119, 186 Shryver, Kurt: 21, 83 Shubert, Roger: 186 Shultz, Cheryl: 163 Shupe, Wanda: 163 Shurboff, Peter: 1 75 Sieber, Jon: 36, 37, 85, 1 71 , 1 75 Siela, Joseph: 178, 186 Sievers, Bethany: 1 86 Siler, Crystal: 164 Sills, Stanley: 34, 175 Simmons, Brian: 1 86 Simmons, Maria: 70, 167 Simon, Brenda: 25, 33, 1 75 Simon, Linda: 33, 186 Sims, Sharita: 164 Slater, Ann: 164 Slayton, Terry: 1 76 Slayton, Victor: 1 03, 1 1 7, 1 24, 1 25, 1 67 Slusher, William: 1 7, 37, 1 24, 1 25, 1 29, 175 Smethers, Debra: 2 1 , 1 1 9, 1 86 Smiley, Walter: 98, 1 24, 1 25, 1 75 Smith, Barbara: 175 Smith, Charles: 1 64 Smith, Cheryl: 1 0, 21 , 33, 49, 50, 1 1 9, 144, 164 Smith, Cordell: 186 Smith, Darnell: 33 Smith, Erin: 33, 60, 95, 1 64 Smith, Gayle:40, 41 Smith, Jana: 186 Smith, Jerry: 167 Smith, Lori: 164 Smith, Michael: 186 Smith, Michael: 186 Smith, Robert: 1 7, 33, 34, 42, 56, 8 1 , 83, 89, 92, 1 03, 1 05, 1 21 , 1 52, 1 61 , 164, 167 Smith, Scott: 186 Smith, Stephen: 1 76 Smith, Steven: 186 Smith, Ted: 119, 186 Smithson, Marcia: 186 Snook, Barbara: 175 Snyder, Sherry: 1 86 Soil, John: 176 SOPHOMORE CLASS: 7, 27, 28, 3 1 , 42, 61, 178-187 Sorg, Anthony: 23, 34, 167 Sorg, Cheryl: 186 Sorg, Craig: 175 Sorg, Timothy: 186 Sotka, David: 1 86 SPANISH: 22, 82, 108 SPECHT, CAROL: 145, 146 REFRESHMENTS decorate the table in the living center as Foods students host a tea for parents and administrators. AL PETERS, captain of the Palm Tree Bri- gade, explains his organization during the post-sectional rally. 1 40 — Index: Rutledge to Gilda Shields Specht, Jeffrey: 20, 23, 33, 36, 60, 1 78, C£ 186 SPEECH TEAM: 61, 82, 83, 109 g- Spencer, Rick: 25, 37, 1 24, 1 86 £ Spenn, Paul: 175 ™ Spillers, Michael: 164 Spillers, Sue: 21, 1 1 9, 1 86 Sponseller, Russell: 151 SPRING: 88, 89 Springer, Bradley: 34, 93, 1 75, 1 78 Springer, David: 167 Springer, Dawn: 33, 108, 164 Springer, Duone: 186 Springer, Gordon: 1 67 Springer, Jay: 34, 73, 1 86, 1 37 Springer, Jerry: 70, 1 75 Springer, Kenneth: 175 Springer, Kevin: 1 75 Springer, Marshall: 20, 33, 34, 1 78, 1 86 Springer, Tamara: 33, 1 86 Springer, Tommy: 108 Sprinkle, Michael: 164 Sprinkle, Paula: 1 1 9, 1 86 Sprunger, Barbara: 33, 64, 97, 1 1 4, 1 1 5, 1 64 Stadler, Bern: 25, 64, 74, 86, 87, 94, 105, 109, 114, 115, 174, 175 Stadler, Christie: 64, 87, 1 64 Stadler, Linda: 25, 45, 54, 62, 63, 65, 97, 114, 115, 181,186 ■■STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN : 71 , 1 05- 1 06, 1 29, 1 72 Stallings, Leon: 187 Stanzack, Phil: 21, 119 Stark, June: 70, 1 75 Staton, Cynthia: 91, 175 Stayanoff, Theresa: 1 64 Steffey, Richard: 33, 1 86 Stegmann, Bonnie: 178 Steigerwald, Elizabeth: 21,33, 60, 70, 90,95, 119, 121, 175 Steinforth, Laura: 33, 45, 1 09, 1 83, 1 86 Stevens, Spencer: 1 64 Stewart, Daniel: 186 STEWART, JIMMY: 89 Stewart, Jackie: 1 76 Stewart, Micheal: 186 Stewart, Patrick: 164 Stine, John: 4, 21 , 40, 41 , 70, 90, 1 09, 1 1 9, 1 64 STINE, MR. MRS. JOHN: 1 38 Stiverson, Tamara: 70, 91 , 1 86 Stoner, Camellia: 175 Stoner, Patrick: 1 64 Stout, Lane: 1 76 Strack, Carolyn: 21, 111,175 Strack, Jeffry:21, 165 Strasen, Sarah: 70, 91, 186 Stroud, Charles: 187 Stucker, Necia: 9 1 , 1 08, 1 1 9, 1 86 STUDENT COUNCIL: 33, 42, 56, 71 , 1 21 Sullivan, Terry: 124, 186 SUMMER: 14-17 Summers, Mark: 21 , 119 Summers, Wendell: 40, 50, 58, 83, 1 83, 186 Surack,Cathy:21,U9, 167 Sutorius, Charlotte: 1 86 Suttle, Sherell:70, 91, 186 Swartz, Janice: 58, 60, 8 1 , 99, 1 1 1 , 1 1 4, 1 1 5, 1 76 ON THE BEAM, Carolyn Lockert proves that she is an asset to more than the cheerleading squad. Monique Shields to Jerry Springer: Index — 141 3 Talanco, Annita: 165 Taylor, Karen: 58, 1 78 Taylor, Robert: 58, 59, 1 03, 1 05, 1 44, 1 50, 1 65 Teddy, Jennifer: 41, 176 TEEPLE, STEVE: 1 7, 27 Teeters, Kevin: 77, 1 78, 1 86 Tellman, William: 50, 67, 1 65 TENNIS BOYS: 8, 25, 36, 37, 126 GIRLS: 11 5, 126 THEXTON, BARBARA: 17, 103, 146, 172 Thiele, Calvin: 165 Thimas, Cammie: 165 Thomas, Denise: 176 Thomas, Gerald: 96, 11 2, 1 86 Thomas, Tommy: 1 76 Thompson, James: 34, 73, 76, 77 , 1 76 Thompson, Richard: 1 76 Thorn, Fredrik: 17, 34, 124, 165, 167 Tilley, Tina: 1 76 Tindall, Arlene: 1 65 Tinker, Larry: 33 Tonkel, Thomas: 187 Tourney, John: 1 4, 96, 1 1 2, 1 1 3, 1 76 TRACK BOYS ' : 62, 98, 117, 124, 126 GIRLS ' : 99, 115 Trainer, Cheryl: 64, 1 76 TROTT, RICHARD: 1 1 9, 1 45 Truman, Kenneth: 21 , 1 76 Turner, Mary: 70 Turner, Sabrina: 187 Turner, Shirley: 1 87 Turner, Mary: 1 76 Tyrner, Ted: 187 Turtle, Dennis: 1 65 TVVIRLERS: 4, 1 7, 21 , 22, 31 , 32, 53 J UDALL, MO : 89 Underwood, Clarence: 187 Underwood, Denise: 167 Underwood, Dianna: 167 Underwood, John: 33, 36, 44, 1 76 D Vachon, Cathleen: 82, 176 Van Camp, Ronald: 1 65 Vardaman, Lisa: 1 76 Vernon, Tamara: 21 , 33, 41 , 83, 95, 1 07, 1 65 Vetter, Lisa: 21, 119, 187 Vinson, Kim: 187 Voirol,Ann: 167 VOLLEYBALL: 8, 25, 34, 44, 45 Volz, Michelle: 176 ROSIE BARNES goes up for two points as the ball heads toward the rim during regional action against North Side. SHOWING OFF in the halls before the production, actors Mike Clifford and Mark Peters relieve tensions. 142 — Index: Kenneth Springer to Teeters GRADE BOOK: AND CALC ' jLA t O? ' ' , signal smoke-up time and Mr. William Corey spots a likely victim in his math class. MR. ROBERT LEIMAN instructs mini course committee members of what must be accomplished before scheduling begins. CROWDED BY MUSIC AND INSTRU- MENTS, Pep Band memb ers follow direc- tor Dave Morr ' s lead as Gens fill the gym for a pep session. WEARIED BY THE TACKLE, junior gridman Gary Bush holds the ball up for the ref as his offensive drive haults. Vorholzer, Rebecca: 21 , 99, 108, 1 1 4, 119, 187 Vorndran, Mary: 1 76 Volosin, Karen: 165 J27 Walbridge, Gregory: 1 76 Walbridge, Kevin: 58, 77, 89, 1 87 Waldon, David: 176 Wolker, Larry: 1 76 Walker, Patricia: 187 Wall, Patricia: 187 Wallace, George: 89 Wallace, Virgil: 124, 176 Walter, Cynthia: 70, 176 Walters, Michelle: 54, 62, 63, 1 66 Walters, Rosalyn: 62, 63, 1 87 WAR GAMES: 8 Ward, Joan: 55, 62, 63, 99, 114,176 Ward, William: 187 Warren, Debra: 33, 1 1 1 , 1 1 4, 1 76 Warren, Peggy: 1 66 Warstler, Sherri: 114, 152, 176 Wash, Yvonne: 1 76 Watkins, Renate:21, 176 Watson, Lennard: 1 67 Wattley, Pete: 161, 176 Waxton: 1 87 WAYNE BRIGADE: 28, 31, 32, 60, 61 WEAVER, VICKIE: 148 Webb, Thomas: 187 Wedler, Lynette: 1 1 9, 1 66 Weeks, Michelle: 33 Weeks, Sandra: 1 66 Wehr, Kevin: 124, 176 WEICK, ROBERT: 119,145,1 46 Werling, Andrew: 33, 58, 85, 1 1 2, 1 76 Werling, Jeffery: 1 1 6, 1 1 7, 1 26, 1 66 Werling, Jerry: 70, 166 Wetzel, Sally: 166 Whalen, Linda: 33, 83, 91, 187 White, Debbie: 1 7, 58, 1 65, 1 66 White, Gregory: 21, 1 1 9, 1 87 White, Kenneth: 81, 189 White, Rothie: 1 87 Whitmore, Vince: 166 Whitsel, Benjamin: 166 Wickensheimer, Eric: 1 87 Wickliffe, Lane: 1 87 Wiggin, Dorothy: 83, 166 Wiggins, Charles: 166-167 Wilhelm, Joi: 2 1 , 23, 70, 1 1 1 , 1 76 Wilhelm, Kimberly: 23, 70, 79, 1 65 Wilhelm, Paula: 139, 166 Willet, Charlene: 166 Willet, Donna: 91, 187 Williams, Donald: 176 Williams, Mark: 58, 95, 177 Tellman to Volosin: Index — 1 43 Williams, Sherman: 21, 166 Williams, Stephen: 23, 85, 91 , 1 87 Williams, Sylvester: 70, 1 76 Williams, Venetta: 1 66 Williams, Virginia: 91, 187 Williamson, Jeanna: 187 Willis, Valerie: 187 Wilson, James: 36, 37, 62, 76, 77, 1 74, 176 Wilson, Lorie: 22, 25, 64, 87, 1 76 Wilson, Mark: 25, 36, 37, 52, 62, 76, 77,99, 124, 181, 187 Wilson, Stephen: 7, 31 , 33, 34, 53, 58, 69, 76, 77, 1 24, 1 72, 1 76 Winans, Ronald: 23, 34, 44, 97, 1 1 2, 166 WINTER: 46-47 Wirt, John: 1 76 Wisner, Kenneth: 187 Wifte, Carolyn: 21, 176 Wolf, James: 1 76 Wolf, Jeffery: 70, 1 66 Wolf, Jennette: 25, 44, 45, 166 Wolfe, Jim: 21, 119 Wolfe, William: 2 1 , 37, 1 1 9, 1 24, 1 76 Woodstein: 1 72 Worman, Kim: 83, 176 Worthman, Randy: 187 Wortley, Diana: 1 87 WRESTLING: 52, 53, 62, 76, 77, 1 26 Wright, Jackie: 21 , 64, 75, 86, 87, 1 66 Wright, Leslie: 1 87 Wuebbenhorst, Janet: 63, 70, 1 76 Wuebbenhorst, Michael: 1 87 Wyss, Janet: 63, 91, 169 Wyss, Karen: 1 87 YEARBOOK: 1 7, 32, 58, 59, 1 72 Young, Sandra: 1 66 Y-TEENS:31,33 Zent, Dale: 1 76 Zent, Jesse: 33, 1 87 Zent, Karen: 91, 187 Zent, Michael: 192 Zent, Penni: 1 67 Zimmerman, Barbara: 22, 33, 45, 63, 1 76, 1 77 Zimmerman, Marty: 1 76 Zwick, Vivian: 31 , 33, 57, 58, 1 05, 1 23, 166,167 GREG COX, volleyball enthusiast and organizer of the power volleyball team, practices his spike before a game. CHEMISTRY STUDENT, Cheryl Smith stud- ies the periodic chart to find the equation for a chemical reaction. IN THE HUDDLE of players, Bob Taylor avid sports writer and DISPATCH editor, becomes a familiar face. Cr ton Mo T far Rh 000 1 44 — Index: Walbridge to Zwick •EDITOR ' S NOTE: We regret that Teeple Studios did not se gize for this negligence, especially to those who took the tim id the SENTRY ' 76 Staff all of the photographs which they took of Wayne staff members and students. We apolo- • to pose for their picture but whose picture does not appear in this yearbook. The office staff of Wayne High School had to be reshuffled when long-time Fort Wayne Community School and Wayne secretary, Mrs. Dorothy Arnold retired. Mrs. Arnold sat at the front desk and was secretary to the principal. Mrs. Doris Coahran replaced Mrs. Arnold as Mr. William Davis ' secre- tary and Mrs. Betty Sherbondy moved from the study hall to the switchboard which was vacated by Mrs. Coahran. A new study hall monitor, Mrs. Ina Archer, replaced Mrs. Sherbondy. Although trans- ition periods are never easy, especially just after the school year begins, and fine workers such as Mrs. Arnold are always missed, the office was soon hum- ming with the usual sound of mimeograph machines, telephone calls, and morning announce- ments. William Davis: Principal Janet Lipp: Counselor Don Reichert: Athletic Director Gloria Milholland: Treasurer Linda Hardin: Work Study Coordinator Robert Weick: Media Center Coordinator Ina Archer: Study Hall Clerk Doris Coahran: Secretary to the Principal Martha Imler: Student Services Secretary Betty Sherbondy: Secretary to the Assistant Principal 3 I § n o n ft NOT PICTURED: Nancy Allen: Secretary Dorothy Arnold: Secretary to the Principal John DeYoung: Counselor Jacqueline Foelber: Assistant to the Principal Martha Houser: Assistant Principal Darlene Jackemeyer: Media Center Assistant Robert Leiman: Assistant to the Principal Juanita Lowe: Counselor Aide Juanita Rupnow: Attendance Secretary Carol Specht: Student Services Secretary Richard Trott: Guidance Coordinator MRS. DOROTHY ARNOLD, secretary to the principal, devotes part of her busy schedule to printing the doily announcements on the mimeograph machine. Administrators: Davis to Trott — 1 45 Faculty hobbies range in interests It was easy to get the wrong idea about teachers, thinking that they crawl into cocoons at 3: 1 each day only to re-emerge at 7:45 the following morn- ing. This was far from the truth as even a quick look at the Wayne faculty could attest. Travel was an enjoyable and exciting pastime and teachers were often found to be a part of it. Mr. Don Reichert, ath- letic director, visited Europe in 1 972 and went on a Carribean cruise in 1 975. Mr. James McFadden vis- ited Hawaii in the summer of 1 975 while Mr. Everett Havens visited Alaska and Mr. Robert Weick toured the sights of Switzerland. Carol Specht, a secretary in student services, illustrated children ' s books in her spare time but was not the only staff member with an unusual out- side interest. Mr. Ed Hirschy was a professional dancer and gave lessons in his non-school hours. Mr. Bill Madden worked at the Old Fort Wayne as a corporal with an unsavory past. Mr. Jim Schroeder used his pilot ' s license to tear through the clouds while Mr. Mark Seele stayed on the ground, tearing around in sports car races. Mrs. Barbara Thexton stayed closer to her subject matter by studying sculpture under the famous Hector Garcia. spirit of the Christ- ] paper elfin cap PRINCIPAL WILLIAM DAVIS gets into the mas pep session consenting to wear throughout the proceedings. STRAINING AGAINST an Arkansas Gem opponent, assist- ant basketball coach Mr. Lee DeTurk is closely watched by teammates Mr. Robert Fox, Pete Torey, and Webb Horton. MR. JAMES MCFADDEN addresses an Awards Night audi- ence after receiving a plaque from the Speech Team to com- memorate his thirty-three year career. A GENERAL ' S ADAPTATION of a seasonal poem has history teachers Ruth Eudaley and John Sawyer portraying the cou- ple harrassed by Santa and his noisy band of Waynedeer. NOT PICTURED: Rosaline Guillot: American Humor, Modern Non-fiction, French Tom Jordan: Artist in Residence Noncy Mack: Opportunity Room, Latin, Language Literature Structual Grammar Don Merkler: Spanish David Marr : Concert Band, Music Arts, Orchestra, Stage Band, Artist in Residence Sponsor, Department Head Carl Nicholas: Swing Choir, Girls ' Choir, Concert Choir, Varsity Choir Ada May Shipley: Stagecraft, Mystery Suspense, Science Fiction w Lowell Shearer: U.S. History, German, Department Head Barbara Thexton: Art o ■Fine Arts 1 1 46 — Foreign Language Fine Arts lEnglishi Jo Etta Eubanks: Modern Short Stories Modern Poetr , Creative Writing War Consequences; Modern Non- fiction, Bible Literature Jacqueline French: Bible Literature, Literature of American Minorities, Advanced Reading William Madden: Individualized Reading, American Literature English Literature, Modern Poetry Mode Short Stories Allen Peters: Basic Journalism, Yearbook, News Magazine, Grammar for Effective Writing Mystery Suspense, Individualized Reading John Sawyer: Mark Twain Edgar Allen Poe, Sports Literature, Youth Literature, Modern Non-fiction American Humor, Advanced Composition NOT PICTURED: Lowell Coats: Advanced Reading Patricia Forrester: Work Study Aide Mary Ellen Lichtsinn: English Aide James McFadden: Advanced Speech, Speaking for Fun and Profit, Writing for Discovery, Sports Literature, Youth in Literature John Churchward: Government, Opportunity Room, Sociology Charles Sheets: World History, U.S. History Ruth Eudaley: U.S. History, Government Steve Keefer: Sociology Brett Lucas: U.S. History Social Studies English Social Studies — 1 47 ■Business) Jack Baker: Accounting, Shorthand, Notehand, Department Head Everett Havens: Accounting Duane Rowe: Typing James Schroeder: Distributive Education, Distributive Marketing, Consumer Education Q MM s I SB William Carey: Fundamentals of Algebra, Algebra Trigonometry, Geometry, Special Geometry Marvin Frey: Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics Survey, Algebra, Department Head (NOT PICTURED:) Vickie Weaver: Clerical Practice, Accounting, Co- operative Office Education Will Doehrman: Fundamentals of Algebra, Fundamentals I of Geometry Robert Fox: Geometry, Fundamentals of Algebra, Trigonometry Analytic Geometry MATH DEPARTMENT HEAD Mr. Marvin Frey, executive board member of the FWEA, speaks out in favor of the teacher ' s demands during the three day teachers ' strike. KEEPING THE TIMES of the competitors at Wayne track meets, math teacher Mr. William Carey displays one of his various hid- den talents. MR. ALLEN PETERS talks to one of the many editors who sought his guidance throughout his frist year as publication advisor for the yearbook and newspaper. 1 48 — Business Mathematics Educators Retire Gens Party Two veteran teachers retired after many years of service to the education profession. Mr. L. K. (Dutch) Philbrook retired at the end of the first semester. Mr. Philbrook, a popular Chemistry and Physical Science teacher, was the guest of his and Mr. Randy Masterson ' s first period classes as the Gens surprised Dutch with a slide projector at his retirement party. Wearing a crown and obviously enjoying the situation, he had little time to think back over a long career that started at Central Illi- nois High School and ended here at Wayne, only interrupted by a detour into the clothing business. English teacher Mr. James McFadden was tradition- ally roasted at the faculty party at Zoli ' s Chalet upon his retirement at year ' s end. Mr. McFadden remained a popular speech coach while at Wayne and Central High School. Mr. McFadden ended his thirty-three year duo career as teacher and speech coach by leading the Wayne orators through their five year existence. Previous speech team members often traveled under the direction of coach McFadden to the radio station where Mr. John DeYoung, Wayne counselor, broadcasted daily. Mr. McFadden also assumed the role of chief in the Naval Reserves in his earlier years and frequently reflected on his aspirations of becoming an actor. Lee Deturk: Advanced Biology Carl Mosser: Life Science, Boys ' Physical Education, Ecology (NOT PICTURED:) Jane Griggs: Planetarium, Earth Science Ed Hirschy: Chemistry, Applied Physical Science Randy Masterson: Astronomy, Planetarium, Physics, Department Head L. C. Philbrook: Chemistry, Applied Physical Science Tom Beerman: Boys ' Physical Education, Boys ' Life Sports Sue Jordan: Girls ' Physical Education, Typing, Alcohol- Tobacco-Narcotics ft ft 3 ft ft Nancy Repp: Team Sports Individual Sports, Dance Gymnastics, Girls ' Physical Education ■Physical Education Science Physical Education — 149 Teach ers involved in scnoo h Retirement was not the only reason that teachers left the hallowed halls of Wayne. Five year physical education teacher and tennis and gymnastics coach, Mrs. Nancy Repp, moved to Michigan when her husband was transferred there in June. Late in the summer of 1 975, yearbook and newspaper advisor Mr. Fred Autenrieth decided that he liked publications so much that he would practice it full- time and left Wayne for a local printing firm. Mr. John Sawyer, far from leaving Wayne, seemed to spend all of his conscious time at school. After teaching English all day he helped coach the cross country, track, and wrestling teams and in his spare time chauffered other teams to the four cor- ners of the state. Before sleep or his wife overtook him he worked in cameo performances at the vari- ous pep sessions and did a marvelous rendition of Kojak at Extravaganza ' 76. His giving the sec- tional team basketball, that he had won in a school- wide raffle to Bob Taylor, Wayne ' s most ardent «, supporter, proved one of the most poignant moments of the year. The fall teachers ' strike gave the students three fr-;e days of vacation as educators picketed schools in an attempt to receive more pay. At the close of the school year, teacher representatives and the school board were again very far apart at the bar- gaining tables as anxious students crossed their fin- gers for another strike. FEASTING AT DON PEDRO ' S, Mr. Don Merkler and students from his Spanish classes are made aware of the culinary benefits of Mexican food. MRS. HELEN BUNNELL aids with the carving of a turkey pre- pared by her Chef ' s Class for a Thanksgiving dinner in prepara- tion for the upcoming holidays. PIONEER Mr. Stewart Marsh glances about his Power Mechanics Electronics classroom, wearing the garb of an American back- woodsman during sectional week. CLEANING UP the disorder made by students in countless lunch- mods throughout the year, custodial workers begin their task with the chairs. _ Helen Bunnell: Clothing, Human Development, Chefs 1 Barbara Gould: Housing Home Management, Foods I E § © 9 © X L Larry Ewing: Metals (NOT PICTURED:) John Coleman: Woods Nelson Detwiler: Drafting, Woods Stewart Marsh: Power Mechanics, Electron Industrial Arts 1 150 — Home Economics Industrial Arts community gis£ 1 j w r Jul I ' ' -Vj ■ ! IS Charles Dumford: Custodial Foreman Paul Claymiller: Engineer Norman Nagel Russell Sponselle (NOT PICTURED:) Nolan Allison Clinton Doctor Dorothy Dolin Cosetta Egts: Lunch Aide Regina Farrell Adolph Frankenstein Fredrick Haas Betty Hege Violet Henry Audrey Heyn: Cafeteria Manager Walter Hoffman Calvin Holley John Jones Isabella Miller Paul Pinnell Catherine Pooley Maxine Roussey: Lunch Aide Phillip Smith Russell Sponseller Elsie Alter Sue Baughman Camilla Gillie Bernice Ginter Bessie Kissinger Jessie Krone Nancy Loebert Edna Prather o Virginia Regadanz Irma Roby Delores Screenton Grace Seiy Custodians Cooks — 151 MM The senior year was supposed to be the year that a particular class took charge of its school and guided it along the road to improvement. TVe Class of ' 76 had many fine leaders in Becky Durtschi, Class president; Bob Smith, Student Council president; and Molly McConnell, Class secretary-treasurer. Brian Marcus and Lorri Lah- mann also exercised fine academic leadership as valedictorian and salutatorian. This was not the first time the Seniors exer- cised leadership, however. Most had already taken over various controls as juniors and had the situation well in hand at the beginning of the 1 975-1 976 school year to redouble their efforts to improve the school. PASSING THE BATON to junior teammate Sherri Worstter, veteran trockster Laura Adams completes her leg of the 880- yard relay roce. COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES in the Memorial Coliseum provide the Seniors with a final opportunity to be together as principal William Davis addresses the doss. GETTING A BOOST from fellow upperclassman Cindy Graves, Lorri Lohmann sneaks a kiss to the Santa Clous erected in the main hall during the Christmas season. Laura E. Adams; Track 11, 12 (Letter 11, 12), Powderpuff Football 11, 12; Service Worker, Outstanding Frence Student Award 11; Out- standing Senior in English Award 12; Betty Crocker Search for Leadership Award 12, Hoosier Scholar 12; Honor Graduate Vicki M. Adams: DECA 11, 12; Prom Refresh- ment Committee (chairman; 11; Service Worker Wesley E. Alexander: Basketball 10, 11. 12, Track 10, 11, 12; Cross Country 10, 11, 12; Lettermen ' s Club 11, 12; SAC Player of the Week (Bskt Dan Allan: January Grad RoxAnne R, Alleshouse: Honor Graduate Clayton C. Alter: Football 10, 11, 12; Track 10; Wrestling 12; Intramurals Sports 10, 11, 12. Laure M. Alter: Track 11; Girl ' s Choir 11; Var- sity Choir 10, Homecoming Committee 10; Pom Pon Girl 10, 11, 12; Service Worker 12. Letha R. Anderson: Spectrum 10, 12; Gold Key Finalist in Art 12; Hoosier Scholar 12; January Grad Timothy ]. Ankenbruck: Baseball 10; Intramurals Sports 10, 11, 12: Latin Club 10. 11; Mini- Course Steering Committee 12: Prom Decora- tions Committee 11; Student Council Vice- President 12; English High Achievement 12: Hoosier Scholar 12; Service Award 12: I.T.T. Savings Bond 12; Honor Student 10, 11; Honor Graduate Ka en S. Archer: DE 12; DECA Secretary Trea- sury 12; Intramurals Sports 11 Service Worker. Rosi M. Arend: Publications Dispatch 10. 11: | anuary Grad Michele Rene Armstrong: Girl ' s Choir 10. 11. Homecoming Committee 10. 11: Intramurals Sports (Volleyball) 12; Prom Foods Committee 11; Publications Dispatch News Editor 10. Home Ec Award 10, 11; January Grad. Glenda R. Austin: Publications Dispatch writer 10. 11; Service Worker 10. 12: Speech Team 11. Student Council 10, 11: Student monitor for WMEE from Wayne 10. Greg A. Bailer: Bowling Club 10; Latin Club 10, 11; Service Worker 10; Student Council 10. Bonnie J. Baker: Varsity Choir 10. 11: January Grad Lisa K. Baker: Dramatics 10, 11: Sentry writer 1 1. Tammy R. Baxter Zena M. Beagle: Prom Food Committee 11: Speech Team 1 1 . Jerry S. Becraft: Varsity Choir 10. 11: Concert Choir 11; Class Officer 10: Student Council 10, 11; January Grad. Brent E. Berger: Volleyball 10: Basketball 11 , 12: Concert Band 10. 11; Stage Band 11: Home- coming Committee 12; Prom Decoration Com- mittee 11: Student Council 12; Canon Crew 11, 12: Wayne Birgade 11. 12: Letterman 12. Lour o Adorns to Berger — 1 53 Senior athletes make names To hear some people talk, you would think that only Juniors were involved in athletics but such was not the case. Ken Cammack, a fine guard on the basketball team, went to the state track meet in both the high and the low hurdles and won the low hurdles and the Wayne blanket in the process. Another blanket winner, Becky Durtschi, was an outstanding performer in vol- leyball and basketball and went to the state tournament in tennis. Senior Mark Ojeda set a record for the Wayne cross country course with 1 2:50 minutes for the two and one half mile course. Though Junior prospects seemed to dominate many of the team sports, it was the quiet leader- ship of Senior members that kept these teams under control. The commemorative booklet on the 1 975 football team paid full respect to such Seniors as Greg Pike, Victor Slayton, and Al Rys- man. Eric Petrie came off the bench more than once and provided baskets for the Gen cause and the fine regional track team had great need of Jim Pitzer, Carlton Hicks, Victor Slayton, and Ken Cammack. SPIKER BECKY DURTSCHI recovers from o particularly suc- cessful shot, as three members of the opposing team make an unsuccessful attempt at blocking. Belinda M. Bernard: Wayne Bridage 10; January Crad. Gayle L. Berry: COE 12; Powderpuff 11. Lisa M. Block: Gymnastics 11, 12: Competed in State 12; Reserve Cheerleader 10; Varsity Cheerleader 11, 12; (captain 12); Concert Band 11, 12; Service Worker.10. Kay L. Borton: COE 12; Service Worker 11; Honor Graduate Debbie A. Boschet: Bowling Club 11; DE 12, DECA 12; Fregerspa 10; Speech Team 10. Cheryl E. Bostwick: Afro-American Club Vice- President 12; marching Band 12; Gospel Choir 12; Intramurals Sports 11; Media Center Club 12; Pom Pon Girl 12; Service Worker 12; ]r Rotarian for March 12. Jennifer L. Boyle: Powderpuff 11, 12, Fregerspa 11: Pom Pon Girl 10; Student Council 10, 11, 12. Julie A. Briner: Varsity 10, 11, 12; Homecoming Committee 10, 11. 12; (chairman 11, 12), Mini-Courses Committee 11, 12; Pom Pon Girl 10. 11; Prom Decoration Committee 11: Camillia Brooks Charlie E. Brown: Varsity Choir 10; Dispatch 10; Bookstore 12; Earth Science-Outstanding Student Award 12; Hoosier Scholar 12; Honor Graduate Gail Wett Brown: Concert Band 11, 12; Stage Band 11. 12; Dispatch 12. Karen S. Bryant: Afro-American Club 10, 11, 12; Pom Pon Girl 10: Student Council 10, 11, 12; Homecoming Court 12. 1 54 — Bernard to Bryant for themselves John L. Burney: Afro-American Club Pr 12; Football 11; Intramurals Sports 10, 11, 12; Ping Pong 10, 11, 12. James E, Bushey: Tennis 10, 12, ' Letter 12 ; DE 12, DECA 12; Intramurals Sports 10, 11, 12. Kenneth J. Cammack: Afro-American Club 10, 11, 12, Track 10, 11, 12, Basketball 10, 11, 12, Cross Country 10, 11, 12; Lettermen ' s Club 10, 11, 12; Sertoma Award 12. Lois Causey Rosie M. Chapman: Afro-American Club 10, 11, Pep Band 10; Writing Certificate 10; Track Award 10, January Crad Keith Childress Genie L. Christopher: DE 11, 12; DECA 11, 12. Mike Clifford Bruce L. Cochran John E. Collins: Football 10, 11; Powderpuff Football Coach 11, 12; January Crad Tim W. Cooke: Wrestling 10, 11, 12; Track 10,11; Football Mgr. 12; Intramurals Sports 11, 12 Lettermen ' s Club 12; Service Worker 12; Hoo- sier Scholar. Russell T. Cox: Volleyball Team 10; Intramurals Sports 10, 11, Stage Crew 10, 11; Sentry 11, 12; Photographer 11, 12 (Head Photographer 12): Service Worker 12; Quill and Scroll Honor Society, Tammy L. Crum: Bowling Club 12; DE 11. Terry A. Dailey: Bowling Club 10. Diane L. Davenport: Afro-American Club 10,11; Student Council 10, Attendance Award 10; J anuary Crad J. Edwin Deremer: Concert Band 10, 11, 12; Pep Band 10, 11, 12; Marching Band 10, 11, 12; Stage Band 10; Intramurals Sports 10. 11, 12: Latin Club 10, 11. Orchestra 10. 11: January Crad Lori A. Detweiler: Girl ' s Choir 10. 11: DECA Secretary 11, Prom Clean Up Committee 11. Service Worker 11, 12; January Grad. Ronald K. Dick: Baseball 10, 11, 12; Concert Band 10, 11, 12, Pep Band 10; Marching Band 10, 11; Stage Band 10; Intramurals Sports 10, 11, 12; English High Achievement 12: National Merit Scholarship Certificate 12; Hoosier Scholar 12; Honor Graduate. Darci Dilts: Powderpuff 11, 12; Service Worker 12; Student Council 12. BrianDirr Karla K. Douglas Terry Lynn Drewery: Bowling Club 11; January Grad Becky A. Durtschi: Volleyball 10. 11. 12: Gym- nastic 10; Tennis 10, 11, 12: Basketball 11, 12; Reserve Cheerleader 10. 11 (Captain 11); Senior Class President 12: Homecoming Com- mittee (Spirit Week Co-chairman) 12: Latin Club 10; Intramurals Sports 10; Dramatics 10; Student Council 12: Homecoming Court 11: Homecoming Queen 12; Prom Court 12: a ne Bugade 12; Jr Rotanan 12: Rep. for Ft. Waynes Womans Burea 12; English High Achievement 12, Honor Graduate Martie Dutt: DECA 11. Media Center Club 12. Burney to Dutt — 1 55 John Jay Edington: Bowling Club 10, January Crad James P. Ellis: Tennis 10, Bicentennial Com- mittee 12; Dramastics 10, 11; Volleyball Club 10, 11, 12; Hoosier Scholar 12. David Ely Dan Ensch E ' aine Renee Enyeart: Reserve Cheerleader 10, 11; Girl ' s Choir 11, 12; Varsity 10; Intramurals Sports 12; Service Worker 10; January Crad. Karol R. Ervins: Afro-American Club 11; Science Club 1 1 , 12. Debbi A. Escobedo: Powder Puff Football 12; Service Worker 11; Student Council 12. Janet Lynne Finton: January Crad Kent T. Flaig: Golf 10, 11, 12. Hugh D. Flennery: DE 1 1 , 12. Amy S. Fox: Powderpuff Football 11, 12; OEA President 12; Intramurals Sports 10. Kathy Freeman Judy M. Freiburger: January Grad. Terry Michael Fuqua: Football 10, 11, 12; Var- sity Choir 10; Concert Choir 11, 12, Intra- murals Sports 10; Lettermen ' s Club 12. William J. Gephart: Baseball 10, 11, 12; Intra- murals Sports 10, 11, 12. Sara L. Gerig: Concert Band 10, 11, 12; Pep Band 10, 11, 12; Marching Band 10, 11, 12; Concert Choir 11, 12; Swing Choir 12; Orches- tra 12; Honor Graduate Jeff Giant: Track 10, 11; Intramurals Sports 10; Service Worker 10. Greg J. Giordano: Homecoming Committee 12; Intramurals Sports 10, 11; January Crad. 1 56 — Edington to Giordano Ask Chuck Haag about butterflies When Wayne was built a choice had to be made of whether to build a swimming pool or a planetarium and since Mr. Rand Masterson couldn ' t swim, Wayne received the latter. This was unfortunate for Chuck Haag who could have used a pool to its fullest. Chuck swam for ten years on the Avalon, Huntington, and the South- east YMCA teams and placed in national swim competition four years in a row from 1 972 through 1976. Chuck specialized in the butterfly stroke at distances of one hundred and two hun- dred meters. The butterfly stroke required great strength in the arms, shoulders, and back and required constant training. ACCEPTING HER AWARD from Mr. David Marr at the annual music department pot luck, Senior musician Sara Gerig receives the Outstanding Senior in band award. A SECURELY BLINDFOLDED Mr. Carl Nicholas takes a stab at directing the obviously amused Senior members of Swing Choir to the delight of onlookers. Judy K. Glisson: Excellence in Art Award 12; HonorGraduate Diane Gold Linda L. Gotrik: Service Worker 11. Honor Grad- uate. Cindy R. Graves: Reserve Cheerleader 10; Var- sity Choir 10; Concert Choir 11, 12; Swing Choir 12; Jr Class Vice-President 11: Home- coming Committee 10, 11, 12; Service Worker 12; Student Council 10, 11, 12; Wayne Brigade 10, 11, 12 (Chairman 12); Student Council Chairman 12. Diane Grayson: Scholastic Achevement Award Homecnomics 10; January Grad. Mark A. Great James Greene: Intramurals Sports 11, 12; Hoo- sierScholar Linda G. Griffith: Bowling Club 10, 11 (President 11); COE Historian 12; Honor Graduate. Vesta L. Grube. Rosemary Guzman: Service Worker 11. 12: DAR CitizenshipAward Charles W. Haag: Powderpuff Cheerleader 11, 12; Varsity Choir 10; Concert Choir 11, 12; Service Worker 12. Elizabeth D. Hagan: Bowling Club 10: Girl ' s Choir 11; Service Worker 12; Hoosier Scholar 12. Lucy W. Hagan: Girl ' s Choir 10; Concert Choir 11, 12. Kim E. Hallback: Gymnastics Team 10. 11: Re- serve Cheerleader 11; Homecoming Committee 11; Intramurals Sports 12; Dramastics 11. 12: Pom Pon Girl 10; Dispatch 11. 12: Student Council 12; Gymnastics Club 10; English High Achievement 12; HonorGraduate. Randy Hamb ' ock Christine R. Hamilton: Homecoming Committee 10; Mini-Courses Committee 11: Prom Com- mittee 11; Student Council 11; Wayne Brigade 12: Hoosier Scholar 12; Honor Graduate. Glisson to Hamilton — 1 57 Chris Keek aetive in Gem City programs A familiar sight in many activities, and espe- cially those connected with fine arts, was Chris Keck. Chris remained an outstanding member of both drama and choir departments at Wayne, but Wayne could not contain her talents as she branched out into the community. Chris shared her musical talents with the Fort Wayne Philhar- monic Choir and sang for a number of weddings in the area. She secured a part in the Civic Thea- ter ' s production of GUYS AND DOLLS but had to relinquish her role due to her overcrowded schedule. Chris also entered the Three Rivers Beauty Pageant and competed against other tal- ented young women from Fort Wayne. As first runner-up in the contest she received a $200 col- lege scholarship along with the prestige. A VERY LARGE TEDDY BEAR finds the companionship of cheerleader Jennifer Johnson a comfort during the Gens ' sectional contest against New Haven. Ronnie Hamilton: Basketball 10; Football 10, 11, 12 (Letter 11, 12) Beverly A. Hansel: Volleyball 11, 12 (Letter 11, 12); Concert Band 10; Pep Band 10; March- ing Band 10; Intramurals 1 1 Elizabeth D. Harber: DE 1 1 ; January Graduate Tina M. Harrison: Powder Puff Football 12 Gayle L. Hatcher: Intramurals 11, 12; Student Council 10, 11, 12; Prom Court 12; Powder Puff Football 11, 12 Brian Hayes: Afro-American Club 10, 11, 12; Amatuer Radio Association 10, 11 John Hensler Carlton D. Hicks: Track 11, 12 (Letter 11, 12) John R. Hill: Football 10 - Carol A. Hille: Dramatics 12; Prom Committee 12. Rick Hipsher: Football 10- Vickie J. Hipsher: Girl ' s Choir 10, 12; Varsity Choir 11; Media Center Club 10, 11, 12 (Sec- retary Treasurer 11, President 12); Pleasant Center Elementary School Tutor 12; Prom Com- mitee 11. 1 58 — Ronnie Hamilton to Vickie Hipsher Tedd L. Hoehn: bowling Club 10, 11; Honor Graduate John D. Hoham: Bicentennial Committee 12; Prom Committee 11, Wayne Brigade 11, 12; Wayne Cannon Crew 11, 12; Hoosier Scholar 12 Judy L. Hoke: Volleyball 11, 12; Intramurals 11, 12, Service Worker 10, 12; Speech Team 11, 12; Tennis 12 Charles Holiness; Football 12 (Letter 12) Gary M. Huffman: Basketball 10, 11; Baseball 10, 11, 12 (Letter 10, 11, 12, Senior Award;; Intramurals 12; Prom Court 11; Honor Grad- uate; Hoosier Scholar 12 Karen S. Imel: Girl ' s Choir 10; Prom Committee 11, Service Worker 11; Bicentennial Commit- tee 12 Michael D. James: Intramurals 10, 11, 12; Ser- vice Worker 11, 12; January Graduate Jennifer L. Johnson: Cheerleader 10, 11, 12; Gymnastics 10, 11, 12, Track 11, 12 Brigade 10; Hoosier Scholar 12 Kevin Jones: Wrestling 11, 12 (Letter 12; Vernon H. Jordan: January Graduate Christine L. Keck: Bicentennial Committee 12 (Secretary Treasurer); Concert Choir 11, 12: Swing Choir 11, 12; Sophomore Secretary- Treasurer; Dramatics 10, 11, 12; Pom Pon Girls 10, 11 (President 11); Prom Committee Sentry 11 (Assistant Editor); Student Council 10, 11, 12 (Secretary 11, 12, Activities Chair- man 11); Outstanding Student in Biology Award 11; All-City Choir 11, 12; Fort Wayne Philhar- monic Choir 12, Hooster Scholar 12; Honor Graduate Sandra L. Keener Michael A. Kierzkowski: Bowling Club 10. 11; Mini-Courses Committee 12; Sentry 11 (Graph- ic Artist); Junior Achievement 10, 11, 12 (Scholarship 12, Trade Fair Chairman 12): Outstanding Student in Astronomy Award 12; Hoosier Scholar 12; Honor Graduate Susan M. Kile: Volleyball 11 (Statitician); Intramurals 10; Dramatics 10; Pom Pon Girls 10; Fort Wayne Woman ' s City Panhellenic Scholarship Award; Outstanding Student in RVC Health Careers Award; Honor Graduate Jimi King: Intramurals 10, 11, 12; Spectrum 12: Afro-American Club 12 Linda C. King: Service Worker 11, 12: January Graduate Dennis C. Klopfenstein: Football 11 (Manager); Bowling Club 12; Intramurals 10, 11 Julie A. Konger: Concert Band 10. 11. 12: Pep Band 10; Marching Band 10. 11. 12: Twirlers 11, 12; January Graduate Jody B. Kwatnez: Homecoming Committee 10, 11, 12 (Co-Chairman 11, 12); Mini-Courses Committee 11, 12; Intramurals 10; Pom Pon Girls 10; Student Council 10. 11. 12; Wayne Brigade 10, 11. 12 Lorri J. Lahmann: Girl ' s Choir 10; Concert Choir 11, 12; Swing Choir 11. 12; Senior Vice- President; Intramurals 10; Pom Pon Girls 10, 11; Prom Committee 11; Student Council 11, 12 (Executive Board 12); Wayne Brigade 10, 12; Honor Roll 10, 11. 12; Tri-Kappa Schol- astic Award 11; DAR Good Citizen Award 12; Junior Rotarian 12; Hoosier Scholar 12: Out- standing Student in Chemistry Award 12: Honor Graduate; Salutatonan Steven R. Lazar: DE 11; DECA 11 (President): Dispatch 10; Sentry 10: Speech Team 10. 11 (Letter 11); Student Council 12; Toastmaster Speech Tournament Winner; Wayne Brigade 10, 11, 12; January Graduate Cynthia J. Lebamoff: Dramatics 12: Service Worker 12; Powder Puff Football 12: January Graduate Mike B. LeClear: Football 11: DECA 12; Intra- murals 12 Joann Lewis Mark L. Lee Mary J. Liby: Girl ' s Choir 10; Concert Choir 11, 12, January Crad Nancy A. Long Steve W. Longstreet: Wrestling 10, 11, 12 (Co- captain); Industrial Arts Club 11; Intramurals 12: Hoosier Scholar Jerry Lydy Robert C. Magee: Afro-American Club 10, 11, 12, Intramurals Sports 10, 11, January Crad Wyvette Magee: Afro-American Club 10; Pep Band 10: Varsity Choir 11: Gospel Choir 11, 12; Media Center Club 10; Pom Pon Girls 11 Brenda K. Marble: Concert Band 10, 11, 12, Pep Band 10, 11, 12; Marching Band 10, 11, 12; Prom Committee (Decorating) 11; Y-teens 10, 1 1, (Secretary) 12, (President) Brian D. Marcus: Bicentennial Committee 12; (chairman); Concert Choir 12; Swing Choir 12; Mini-Courses Committee 12 (Transport Chair- man); Orchestra 10, 11, (concertmaster) 12, (concertmaster); Dramatics 11, 12; Speech Team 11, 12; Student Council 12; Valedictor- ian; All-City Orchestra 10, 11, 12; All-State Orchestra 10, 11, 12; Scholarship to Inter- locken National Music Camp, 10; Scholarship to Aspen Music Festival, 12; Junior •Rotarian; Winner Indianapolis Symphony Concerto Com- petition 12; Winner Fine Arts Festival Music Competition 12; Senior year-Anan Award, Speech Award, English achievement certifi- cate, Mathemetics Award, Outstanding Student Award, Physics Award, National Merit Schol- arship Certificate. Barbara J. Markley: Service Worker 12. Raphael L. Martin: Intramural Sports 11. Julie J. Matthias: Pom Pon Girls 10, 11; Sentry 12; Hoosier Scholar. Dominique M. Maxwell: Publications: Dispatch Sentry, 11, 12, Quill Scroll Award; Jan Grad. Thornell McCall: Intramurals Sports 10, 11, 12; Key Club 10; Afro-American Club 12. Kathleen M. McCaustland: Concert Band 10, 11, 12; Pep Band 10, 11, 12; Marching Band 10, 11, 12; Fregerspa 12; Orchestra 12; Prom Com- mittee 11; Service Worker 11, 12; Student Council 12; Y-teens 11, 12 (Secretary). Molly A. McConnell: Bicentennial Committee 12; Reserve Cheerleader 10; Class Officer 11, 12 (Sec-Treasurer); Mini-Courses Committee 12; Prom Committee 11; Publications: Dispatch, 10; Sentry 10, 11, 12; Student Council 12; Sophomore Yearbook Award; Homecoming Ct. 11, 12; Prom Queen 11; Jr. Rotarian 12; Tri- Kappa Award 11; Quill Scroll Award 11; Tn State Layout Award 11; Wayne Brigade 10, 12; English High Achievement 12; Publications Award 12; Hoosier Scholar 12;Danforth I Dare You . Timothy F. McCormick: January Grad. Pamela S. McDonald: Athletics: Tennis 11, 12: Girls Choir 11, 12: Pom Pon Girls 10, 11, 12; Prom Committee (Decorations) 11; Speech Team 11; Student Council 10, 11, 12; J. C. Penney Fashion Board Model 11, 12; Wayne Brigade 12. Ellen N. McFadden:Publications: Dispatch 11; Service Worker 11, 12; Home Economics Award. Leslie L. McFarland: Girl ' s Choir 11; COE 12; Prom Committee 11; Who ' s Who Among Ameri- can High School Students 11, 12; OEA Region- al Contest 4th and 6th place 12; Outstanding Business Student. 160 — Lee to McForlond diFferenr juots The Senior Class, though not the most finan- cially successful, introduced many novel money- making activities. The Student Council, under the leadership of Bob Smith, presented the movie AMERICAN GRAFFITI which was the single most profitable project in that organization ' s history. More movies were scheduled to be shown after basketball games, but the season ended before the flicks could be screened. Blue and white megaphones with which to cheer countless Gen- eral teams on to victory marked another differ- ent item hawked in the halls, commons, and at games by the Senior Class. MOLLY MCCONNELL serves as yearbook editor-in-chief for the second consecutive year and choosing pictures from slides still remains difficult. PAM MCDONALD serves as hostess and announcer, with the aid of Pete Wattley, for the fashion show EXTRAVAGANZA ' 76, the drama department ' s spring production. Linda McMahon: January Crad. Gay L. Merriman: Concert Band 10, 11, 12; Varsity Choir 10; Concert Choir 11, 12; Home- coming Committee 10; Dramatics 10; Service Worker 10; Twirlers 11, 12; Wayne Brigade 10, 11; All-city choirs honor 11, 12. N ils Merriman Kay L. Mettert; Varsity Choir 10; Concert Choir 11, 12; Service Worker 12. Dennis Mihm Roger A. Miller: Track and Crosscountry Mana- ger 10, 11, 12; Concert Band 10. 11. 12; Pep Band 10, 11, 12; Concert Band 10, 11. 12; Chess Club 10; Latin Club 10, 11. 12: Letter- men ' s Club 11; Superior Acheivement in Math Award 12; Ecology Award 12; Dare You 12. Michelle Minniefield: January Crad Penny S. Mitchell: Dispatch 11, 12 (Editor-in- Chief 12); J anuary Crad Sam Moffett Lee A. Morton: Afro-American Club 10: Track 10, 11, 12; Football 10; Intramurals 10. 11, 12. Larry Mourey: DE 12; DECA 12; Intramurals 10, 11 Julie A. Murrey: Hoosier Scholar 12; Honor Grad- uate Trudy Myers Shelly A. Nagel: COE 12; Intramurals 10; Pom- Pon Girls 10 Jerry Nahrwold: Track 10. 11. 12; Intramurals 10. Linda J. Neal: Varsity Choir 10; Girl ' s Choir 11: Concert Choir 12; Hoosier Scholar 12. McMohon to Neol— 1 61 Vlusician Marcus proves himsef agile in many Brian Marcus performed in NISBOVA music competition since the sixth grade and his work on the viola was the envy of music enthusiasts during his three years at Wayne. Such perfection must be honed like a fine instrument and Brian did so by attending the prestigious Interlochen music camp in 1 974, the I.U. music camp in 1 975, and the Aspen Music Festival in 1 976. Brian also performed with the I.U.-P.U. Orches- tra and intended to major in music at Indiana University. Brian proved a strong advocate of the fine arts program at Wayne and engaged in many editorial battles with the athletic establishment on the editorial pages of the DISPATCH. ARMED WITH SELTZER WATER, Newton Fuller (Mark Peters) chases Hester (Julie Shirey) around the demolished living room in the play GEORGE WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE. Penney K. Newhouse: Gymnastics 10, 11; Wayne Brigade 10, 11; Student Council 10; Hoosier Scholar 12 Rhonda S. Norton: Girl ' s Choir 11; DE 11; DECA 12; Outstanding Student in DE Award, Student Council 12 Kenneth Nunn: Afro-American Club 10, 12; Intramurals 11, 12 Mark A. Ojeda: Cross Country 10, 11, 12 (Letter 10. 11. 12, Team Captain 12); Outstanding Senior in Cross Country Award; Track 10, 11, 12 (Letter M) Terry Parker Caryl A. Parlow: Bowling Club 10, 11, 12 (Sec- retary Treasurer 12); Intramurals 10, 11, 12 (President 12); Media Center Club 10; Mini- Courses Committee 12; Pom Pon Girls 12; Prom Committee 17; Dispatch 12; Clarence A. Biedenwig Award 12 Kathy Paschall: January Graduate Joice Pebley Randy A. Peppier: Latin Club 10, 11; Hoosier Scholar 12; Honor Graduate Thomas A. Peppier: Prom Committee 11; Hoosier Scholar 12 Mark A. Peters: Concert Band 10, 11, 12; Pep Band 10, 11; Marching Band 10, 11, 12; Bicen- tennial Committee 12; Dramatics 11, 12 Shawn C. Peters: DE 11, 12; DECA 11, 12 Jeff Peterson Barbara J. Petras: January Graduate Eric T. Petrie: Afro-American Club 10, 11, 12: Track 10, 11, 12; Basketball 11, 12; Intra- murals 10 Greg A. Pike: Baseball 10, 11, 12; Football 11, 12; Intramurals 10, 11, 12, Lettermen ' s Club 10, 11, 12; Prom Court 12; Outstanding Senior in Football Award 1 62 — Newhouse to Pike ways $ £„k tl Jim Pitzer: Football 10, 11, 12 (Letter 10, 11, 12), Track 10, 11, 12 (Letter 10, 11, 12); FCA Huddle 10; Intramurals 11; Service Worker 11; Prom Court 12 Armando Ramos: January Graduate Jennifer Ramsey Mark E. Rathsack: Baseball 10; Intramurals 10, 12 Mike Redden; Tennis 12; Bowling Club 10, 11, 12; Varsity Choir 10; Concert Choir 11, 12; Swing Choir 12 Thomas R. Rice: Wrestling 10, 11, 12 (Letter 11, 12, Co-Captain 12); Track 10, 11, 12 (Letter 12); Lettermen ' s Club 12 (President) Kerry Rodenbeck: Baseball 10, 11 Cathleen M. Rudny: Intramurals 10, 11, 12: Sentry 12 (Business Manager); Honor Graduate Christine M. Rudny: Intramurals 10, 11, 12: Y-teens 11, 12 (Treasurer 12); Service Worker 11, 12 Alan D. Rysman: Basketball 10: Baseball 10; Football 10, 11, 12; Intramurals 10, 11, 12 Leslie A. Scheerer: Girl ' s Choir 10; Varsity Choir 11; Fregerspa 11; Pom Pon Girls 10, 11; Prom Committee 11; Powder Puff Football 11; Baseball Batgirl 10, 11 Rick L. Schieferstein: Basketball 10; Baseball 10, 11, 12; Tennis 10, 11, 12: Outstanding Senior in Tennis Award; Intramurals 10, 11, 12; Lettermen ' s Club 10, 11, 12: Service Worker 12 Jackie L. Schoeneman: COE 12, Intramurals 11. 12 Tom A. Schoenle: January Graduate Victoria A. Schoeph: Varsity Choir 10. 11: Intramurals 10 Kurt A. Schryver: Concert Band 10. 11, 12; Pep Band 10, 11, 12 (Letter 12); Marching Band 10, 11, 12 (Letter 12); Media Center Club 10. 11 (President 11); Speech 10, 11, 12 (Letter 11, 12, Co-Captain 12); Honor Student 10. 11. 12: Hoosier Scholar 12; Honor Graduate Daniel J . Schwarz Shelley L. Scribner: January Graduate Rick Shanayda Loriann Shanyfelt: Varsi ty Choir 10; Concert Choir 11, Latin Club 10, 11: Service Worker 12; Honor Graduate Debbie Sheets Julia L. Shirey: Bicentennial Committee 12: Girl ' s Choir 10; Concert Choir 11, 12: Drama 12; Dispatch 10, 11, 12 (Typesetter): Honor Roll 10, 11, 12; Student Council 10. 11. 12: Prom Committee 11; Tri-Kappa Award 11: Honor Graduate Cheryl L. Shultz: Service Worker 12: Gold Key Award in Art 10 Wanda J. Shupe: Powder Puff Football 12: Con- cert Choir 11, 12; Varsity Choir 10: January Graduate Pitzer to Shupe — 163 Crystal Siler: Volleyball 10, 11, 12; January Graduate Sharita Sims: Afro-American Club 11; Media Center Club 10, 11; Science Club 10, 11 Ann M. Slater: Girl ' s Choir 10, 11; Intramurals 12; Pom Pon Girls 10, 11 Charles P. Smith: Dramatics 10, 11; Dispatch 10 (Cartoonist); Sentry 10; January Graduate Cheryl H. Smith: Concert Band 10, 11, 12; Marching Band 10, 11, 12; Bicentennial Com- mittee 12; Homecoming Committee 11; Ser- vice Worker 10, 11; Student Council 12; Twirlers 10, 11, 12 (Letter 11, 12, Captain 11, 12) Erin L. Smith: Varsity Choir 10; Concert Choir 11, 12; Swing Choir 10, 11, 12; Homecoming Committee 11, 12; Mini-Courses Committee 11, 12 (Chairman 12); Dramatics 11; Pom Pon Girls 10, 11; Service Worker 11; Student Council 12; Hoosier Scholar 12; Wayne Brig- ade 10, 11, 12 Lori J . Smith Robert W. Smith: Wrestling 10, 11; Football 10, 11, 12 (Letter 12); Junior Class President; Lettermen ' s Club 12; Mini-Courses Committee 12; Prom Committee 11; Speech 12; Student Council 11, 12 (President 12); Junior Rotarian 12; Hoosier Scholar 12 Mike Spillers Dawn M. Springer: Fregerspa 12; Service Wor- ker 12; Y-teens 10, 11, 12 (Vice-President 12) Mike L. Sprinkle: Bowling Club 10; Intramurals 10, 11, 12 Barbara M. Sprunger: Tennis 10, 11, 12 (Letter 11, 12); Gymnastics 11, 12; Cheerleader 10; Service Worker 10; Student Council 11, 12; Powder Puff Football 11; Hoosier Scholar 12; Honor Graduate Christie L. Stadler: Gymnastics 10, 11, 12; Intramurals 10, 11, 12; Latin Club 10; Wayne Brigade 12; Hoosier Scholar 12 Theresa M. Stayanoff: COE 12 (President); Intramurals 11; Service Worker 11, 12 Spence Stevens Pat K. Stewart John M. Stine: Concert Band 10, 11, 12; Pep Band 11, 12; Marching Band 10, 11, 12; Bowl- ing Club 12; Orchestra 12; Dramatics 12; Prom Committee 11; Wayne Brigade 10; Honor Graduate; Hoosier Scholar 12 Pat Stoner 1 64 — Siler to Stoner Jeffrey H. Strack: Concert Band 10, 11, 12; Pep Band 10, 11; Marching Band 10, 11, 12; Orchestra 10; Photographer 11, 12, January Graduate Annita L. Talarico: Latin Club 10 Robert C. Taylor; Basketball 10 (Manager;; Varsity Choir 10; Intramurals 10; D 10, 11, 12 (Sports Editor 11, Editor-in-Chief 12); Sentry 11 (Sports Editor); Student Council 10; Hoosier Scholar 12; Outstanding Student in Publications Award 12; Honor Graduate Bill Tellman: Concert Band 10, 11, Pep Band 10; Marching Band 10, 11; Stage Band 10, 11, 12; Bicentennial Committee 12; Homecoming Committee 12; Intramurals 12; Dramatics 10, 11; Prom Committee 11; Service Worker 12; Powder Puff Football Cheerleader 12; Hoosier Scholar 12; Purdue Certificate of Recognition Award 12; Honor Graduate Calvin H. Thiele: Bowling Club 10, 11; Intra- murals 11, 12; Service Worker 11, 12 Cammie Thomas Fredrik S. Thorn: Football 12 (Letter 12;; Track 12, Intramurals 12; Y.T-.U. Exchange Student from Norway; Honor Graduate Arlene L. Tindall: DECA 11 Dennis Tuttle Ron Van Camp Tamara K. Vernon: Varsity Choir 10; Concert Choir 11, 12; Swing Choir 12; Homecoming Committee 10, 11; Mini-Courses Committee 11; Dramatics 10, 11, 12; Pom Pon Girls 10, 11, 12 (Letter 11, Pin 12); Prom Committee 11, Dispatch 10; Sentry 10; Speech 12 (Letter 12); Student Council 12; Hoosier Scholar 12 Karen S. Volosin: Girl ' s Choir 11; Varsity Choir 10; Concert Choir 12; Homecoming Committee 11; Pom Pon Girls 10, 11 (Secre- tary Treasurer 11); Student Council 10, 11; Ravenscroft Scholarship 12; January Graduate ' Taylor ' s Tallies ' just beginning? He ' s the best sports writer in the city of Fort Wayne, but don ' t tell Mr. John Churchward, was the way Bob Taylor ' s newspaper advisor described him. Bob created TAYLOR ' S TALLIES for the school newspaper to supply information on upcoming athletic contests and bravely pre- dicted the outcome of key games. Bob enrolled at Indiana University ' s regional campus in Fort Wayne to major in journalism and hoped to eventually write for SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. Debbie White displayed her ten years of artis- tic talents by designing the cover and endsheets for the SENTRY ' 76 and working on decorations for the prom. She proved her versatility by creat- ing a bear costume which scared Mr. Al Peters ' Basic Journalism class during her last day at Wayne. FOOTBALL TEAM MEMBER, exchange student Fredrick Thorn, shouts encouragement to his teammates while adding his Norwegian-style place kicking throughout the season. ACCEPTING THE SECTIONAL BASKETBALL with a great deal of dignity and emotion, DISPATCH editor-in-chief Bob Taylor proves to be Wayne ' s most devoted supporter. Strack to Volosin — 1 65 Michelle L. Wallers: Basketball 11, 12 (Team Captain 12); Service Worker 12 Peggy L. Warren: DE 12 (Treasurer); Service Worker 10, 11 Lynette K. Wedler: Varsity Choir 10, 11; Mini- Courses Committee 11, 12 Sandra K. Weeks: Media Center Club 10 Jeff Werling: Golf 10, 11, 12; Basketball 10, 11 Jerry Werling: Bowling Club 10, 11, 12 Sally Wetzel Debbie J. White: Bowling Club 10, 11, 12: Sentry 12; Outstanding Student in Art Award 12 Vincent Whitmore Benjamin M. Whitsel: Concert Band 10, 11; Pep Band 10; Marching Band 10, 11, Dramatics Hoosier Scholar 12; Honor Roll 10, 11, 12; Honor Graduate Dorothy A. Wiggin: Speech 11, 12 (Letter 12); Hoosier Scholar 12; Saint Francis College Scholarship 12; Honor Graduate C. Brent Wiggins: Bowling Club 10; National Merit Scholarship 12; Hoosier Scholar 12 Kimberly L. Wilhelm: Bowling Club 11, 12 (Vice-President 12); DE 12; DECA 12, Intra- murals 11, 12 (Vice-President 12), Media Center Club 10; Mini-Courses Committee 12; Pom Pon Girls 10; Prom Committee 11; Service Worker 12 Paula A. Wilhelm: Homecoming Committee 11 (Co-Chairman), Student Council 11; Honor Graduate Charlene K. Willett: January Graduate Sherman W. Williams: Football 10, 11; Track 10; Wrestling 10, 11; Concert Band 10, 11, 12; Marching Band 10, 11, 12, Bowling Club 10, Intramurals 12; Dispatch 11, 12; Service Worker 11; January Graduate Venetta Williams: Service Worker 11 Ron L. Winans: Baseball 10, 11, 12, Football 11, 12; Intramurals 10, 11, 12 (President 12); Clarence A. Biedenwig Award 12; Hoosier Scholar 12 Jeffrey L. Wolf: Bowling Club 10, 12 Jennette M. Wolf: Volleyball 10, 11, 12; Tennis 10, Basketball 11; Intramurals 10; Service Worker 10 Jackie L. Wright: Gymnastics 11, 12; Track 11; Pom Pon Girls 10, 11, 12 (Co-Captain 11, 12); Service Worker 12 Janet L. Wyss: Volleyball 11; Basketball 12; Girl ' s Choir 12, Intramurals 11, Service Worker 12; Honor Roll 10, 12; Honor Graduate Sandra Young Vivian S. Zwick: Intramurals 10; Mini-Courses Committee 12, Sentry 11, 12 (Academics Editor 11, 12), Student Council 11, 12, Wayne Brigade 12; Powder Puff Football 11, 12; Prom Court 12 (Queen); Homecoming Court 10, 12; Outstanding Senior in Student Council Award; Hoosier Scholar 12; Honor Graduate 166 — Walters to Zwick Seniors add ' class to Wayne Not Pictured Carmen Anguiano: January Grad Shirley Ayers Michael Betson: January Grad Dale Borne Kenneth Brager Rhonda L. Buroker: Basketball 11, 12; Powderpuff Football (Captain) 11, 12, Wayne Brigade 12 Cynthia A. Carney: Latin Club 11 Juanita Clouse: January Grad; Varsity Choir 10; Girl ' s Choir 11, Concert Choir 12; Bowling Club 10 Roxanna Kay Cromie: January Grad Tammy Crum Clifford Davis Danny Lee Davenport: January Grad; Afro-American Club 10, 11; Bowling Club 10; DE 11, DECA 10, 11; Media Center 10; Intramurals 10 Pamela Gentry Wi lliam Gephart David L. Gladding: Fregerspa 10, 11, 12 (Treasurer 11, Vice-president 12); Media Center 10, 11, 12; Junior Rotar- ian 12; Outstanding Chef Award 12; News-Sentinel Scholarship. David Gordon: January Grad Randy W. Greenawalt: Concert Band 10, 11, 12; Marching Band 10, 11, 12; In- tramurals 10; Service Worker 11; Pow- derpuff Cheerleader 11. Becky A. Hamrick Perry Hopkins: Wrestling 12; Media Cen- ter 10, 11, 12 Michael Huffman Thomas Ray Hunkler: Gymnastics Club 11; Industrial Arts Club 11; Outstand- ing Senior in Industrial Arts Award; Hoosier Scholar; Honor Graduate. Robert Hunter Vicki A. Imler: DECA 12; Service Work- er 11; Prom Refreshments Committee Chairman 11 . Charles M. Jenkins: Wrestling 10; Track 10; Latin Club 10; Orchestra 11; Prom Printing Committee 11. Geraldine Jimerson: Service Worker 12. Kenny Johnson Teresa Johnson Carl D. Kazee: January Grad Robert Keyser Charles Landrum Lavonn Leathers: Afro-American Club 10; Service Worker 10; Speech Team (Letter) 11 Pixie L. McAfee: Afro-American Club 10; Basketball 11; Student Council 11, 12 Vanessa McAfee Jeffery McCulloch: Bowling Club 10; Bruce Mesick Gregg Meyer Ronald M. Moss: January Grad; Football 12; Intramurals (Sports Council) 11; Sentry 12 Barry Peterson Mark Peterson Larry P. Pooley: Football Manager 12; Baseball Manager 12; Military Games Club 12, Media Center 11; Dispatch 12; Sentry 12, Speech Team 11, 12 (Letter 12); Wayne Brigade 12 Anthony Pruitt Michael Robinson Raymond Rock Robert Romine Paul Rowan Bruce Russell Delbert (Ronnie) Rutledge: Afro-Ameri- can Club 10, 11; Football 10, 11, 12 (Captain 12); Wrestling 10, Intramur als 10; Sentry Photographer 10, 11, 12, Student Council 10; Junior Rotanan 12 J anuary Grad David G. Schaadt: Intramurals 10, 11, Sentry (Ad Manager) 12; Student Coun- cil 10, 11; January Grad David W. Schwehn: Track 10; Bowling Club 10; Varsity Choir 10; Concert Choir 11; Swing Choir 11; Intramurals 10, 11, 12; Volleyball Club 10, 11; January Grad Mark Schweizer Wendy Shaefer James Shatter Kathy Sheffer Monique Shields Maria Simmons Victor N. Slayton: Basketball 10, 11, Track 10, 11, 12; DE 11; Lettermen 10, 11, 12; DAR Good Citizenship Award Jerry Smith: Intramurals 12; January Grad Anthony A. Sorg: Football 11, 12, Cross- country 10; Track 10; Intramurals 11, 12 (Treasurer 12) David Springer Gordon Springer: Bicentennial Commi- tee 11, 12; Chess Club 10, 11; COE 11, 12; Media Center 10, 11; January Grad Cathy A. Surack: Concert Band 10, 11, 12, Pep Band 10, 11, 12; Marching Band 10, 11, 12; Stage Band 12; Ser- vice Worker 10; Speech Team 10, 11 Denise Underwood Dianna D. Underwood: January Grad; Pom Pon Girls 10; Service Worker 11, 12, Student Council 10 Ann M. Voirol Lenna ' d Watson Kenny Bradford White: Industrial Arts Club 10; Zulu Chief 12 Virginia S. Williams: Girl ' s Choir 10, 11, 12 Michael Lee Worman: Concert Band 10, 11, Pep Band 10, 11; Marching Band 10, 11, Stage Band 10, 11; Pit Orches- tra 10, 11; Drum Major 11 Penni Zent The senior year marks a special time for a high school student and 1 975-76 proved to be no dif- ferent. A flat-top golf hat and a plaid shirt con- cealed the talent of Brent Wiggins as he earned a finalist status in the National Merit competi- tion. Laura Adams also nabbed top honors in competition as she secured the Betty Crocker award and the Senior English award. Seniors elected Lorri Lahmann as Wayne ' s representa- tive for the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion. The Senior Class included some striking per- sonalities. A shock of red hair and a voice that could cut through rock was the style of Larry Pooley. Larry served as manager of the football and baseball teams, ace gymnastics reporter for the DISPATCH, SENTRY researcher, and an active member of many other clubs and activi- ties. Pert, bouncy, always a good word defined the very character of both Jennifer Johnson and Molly McConnell. J. J. served as a cheer- leader for three years in addition to competing in sports while Molly served three years, two of which as editor-in-chief, on the yearbook in addi- tion to many Gen activities. Lisa Block and Bob Smith also added to the character and development of Wayne. Lisa voiced her support for the Gens for three years as a cheerleader, leading the varsity squad as captain in her senior year, and provided Wayne with fine gymnastics representation. Bob Smith rounded out his three years by carrying out plans for Wayne ' s first movie and by steering the mini course committee. In addition to leading the Student Council as its president, Bob launched many Gen plays on the gridiron as the starting varsity center of the football team. Many Seniors added to the spirit of the school. Cindy Graves, Becky Durtschi, Julie Bri- ner, and Jody Kwatnez organized homecoming week while Cindy continued the spirit drive as chairman of Wayne Brigade by making buttons, posters, and announcements throughout the year. Pam McDonald assisted Cindy with many announcements while she added her own touch of spirit as three-year captain of the pom pon girls. The cannon fired spirit into the General crowd during football season but the responsibil- ity for the charge went to John Hoham and Brent Berger. Seniors added greatly to Wayne ' s cultural life. Norwegian exchange student Fred Thorn made his mark at Wayne by becoming the first foreign student to become active in sports. Foot- ball was a new experience for Fred as the sport was just coming to light in Norway. Darlene King established herself as an excellent vocalist which earned her the distinction of singing the National Anthem at commencement. Penny Mitchell added her talents to publications as she rede- signed the news magazine. Rusty Cox returned to the pub room to become head photographer while Viv Zwick resumed her position as SENTRY academic coordinator. Mark Peters and Brian Marcus upgraded Wayne ' s drama department, Mark as a three-year veteran and established high school actor and Brian as a second year actor, as both added to Gens ' sense of theater and culture. 1 67 — Anguiano to Zent Epitomizing the unstable life of the high school junior, the Class of ' 77 entered the school year with graduation a safe two years away, and exited with the frighten- ing prospect of commencement within twelve months. Preparing for the gradua- tion of close friends and their own upcom- ing departure from high school, the Juniors experienced a potpourri of events and emotions. Exhibiting talents in class endeavors, the Juniors maintained their rank as one of the highest academically qualified classes in Wayne ' s short history, as well as garner- ing starting positions on a number of ath- letic ;eams in both the boys ' and girls ' sports categories. The Class also assumed responsibility for the production of the prom. In the area of individual accomplish- ments, Juniors sought and gained posi- tions of importance in activities in prepara- tion for the take-over to come the fol- lowing year. MUSICAL EXCELLENCE demands many hours of practice and vocalists Linda Bu shey and Gerry Dur- kee work on the choreography and music during Swing Choir rehearsal. DEEP IN THOUGHT sports editor Fred Borkowski con- siders alternative ideas for his sports section in an upcoming issue of the DISPATCH. THE REWARDS OF VICTORY include the traditional removal of the net after an important basketball win and Steve Bates experiences this reward. 168— Juniors Richard Aker Vincent Alexander Brette Anspach Pam Archbold Beth Armstrong Vicki Arven Jesse Asher James Austion Sue Badger Roosevelt Barnes Steve Bates Mary Bauman Kenneth Belcher Amos Belcher Janice Bell Melvin Bell Fred Bel I is Steve Bennett Sue Block Fred Borkowski Lori Bourne David Bowling Neal Bridgett Patty Bright Kay Brown John Bunsold Sherry Bunsold Kathy Burke Mike Burke Linda Bushey Jeff Calder Ernestine Carter Elizabeth Cartwright J immy Cecil J im Clemmer Maureen Clifford Gary Collins Darrell Cook Terri Cook Jaymi Cooke Ken Cornwell Greg Cox Susie Crist Glenn Davis Darlene Denton Scott Dettmer Dana Dickmeyer Tom Diem Margie Dockery Jeff Dohner Donna Doty Robert Ducey Gerry Durkee Martha Edwards Susie Elward Debra Ely Cheryl Emrick Glenn Enyeart Billy Evans Jay Farlow Jeff Finton Bruce Firestone Rhonda Fleck Teresa Floyd Doug Fogwell Ruth Fowler Matt Franke Michelle Freimuth Lora Friedrich Karen Fritze Brenda Geradot Linda Geradot Dan Gering Brenda Gibson Al Gooden Mark Gould Rhonda Graves Cindy Greider Dan Griggs Brian Gronau Tamara Groom Mike Groves Duwayne Guy Thomas Guy Jim Haley Donald Hall Barb Hamilton Kathy Hamilton M 1 70 — Dockery to Kathy Hamilton Juniors collect their shore of academic awards The annual Awards Night ceremonies proved profitable for the Junior Class, as many garnered major awards. In the area of art, Becky Mattes received the coveted Hallmark Award while Cindy Hays nabbed the Outstanding German Student Award. Kirk Morey received special recognition for his per- formance in the MAA math contest. Also recognized for their achievements in the F.W.C.S. Problem Solving Contest were Bob Kierzkowski, Scott Marquardt, and Jon Sieber. Sherri Schroeder received the Drama Award, traditionally presented to a senior. The highly touted Tri Kappa Awards, given to the top 3% of the Juniors, went to Cindy Greider, Tim Hunkler, Kirk Morey, Sue Patrick, and Jon Sieber. SHOOTING OVER THE DEFENSE of a North Side opponent, roundballer Al Gooden eyes the flight of the ball during the regional confrontation. DISCOVERING THE WORLD OF CHEMISTRY Jim Haley and Dave McElhiney diligently work toward the goal of obtaining good results on their lab. Jo Harter Lois Harber Lizzette Harvell Tony Harvey Jim Hatfield Jenni riatlem Margie Hawk Cindy Hays Pam Heckman Rick Henley Steve Henschen Annette Herber Dan Hicks Jacqueline Hill Anita Hille Denise Hinds Dan Hirschy Mike Hoffman Kolleen Hoke Mark Holloway Tim Hunkler Kim Husband Karen Imbody Brant Johnson Jo Harber to Johnson — 1 71 Class of 77 active in prom, song, and Presented with the difficult task of pre- paring and designing the scenery for the prom, junior artists were busy throughout the year constructing and painting with the generous help of Mrs. Barbara Thexton. The huge task of drawing the mural that surrounded the commons was accepted by Jeff Dohner, and his drawing was later painted in by volunteers. Mrs. Thexton aided with the addition of the lyrics to STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN. Gaining publicity within the community, junior musician Gerry Durkee added to his performing experience by singing the National Anthem at various events. Wayne ' s future Woodwards and Bern- steins kept students informed of the latest news. DISPATCH editors Fred Borkowski, Linda Bushey, and Colleen O ' Connor kept track of current events while yearbook staff members Brian Gronau and Pattie McColly proved essential parts of the SEN- TRY ' 76 staff, as were photographers Kim Scott, Steve Wilson, and Doug Jones. CHERYL JONES AND MIKE REED enjoy the benefits of attending the prom after spending countless hours in preparation for the event. BECKY MATTES seems to have finally broken under the pressures of her duties as the chairman of the prom decorations committee. Curley Johnson Deni Johnson Lora Johnson Cheryl Jones Doug Jones Greg Jones Dave Kenline Bob Kierzkowski Patty Killen Carmen King Fred King I ud i Kitchen Janet Krone Jerry Kunberger Vicki Landrum Terry Lanoue Tony Lapsley Alice LeFever Gary LeMay Frank Lobrillo Diana Lockett Kelly Loebert Cindy Loubier Bobby Lowe 1 72 — Curly Johnson to Lowe publications Liegh Ludden Debbie Lunz Paul Lyons Sheri Mahoney Kurt Manes Scott Marquardt Craig Martin Sharon Mason Becky Mattes Marti Matthias Linette Mayer Marianne McCain Larry McClain Pattie McColly Kathy McCune David McElhiney Mike McFadden Willa McGee Tom McKinley Beverly McLemore Debbie Meyer Eugene Miller Mary Miller Robin Miller Clint Moore Gail Moore Laura Moore Marcia Moore Kirk Morey Rod Morgan Denny Mourey Lori Mowan Rhonda Meyers Chris Neff Howard Nemeroff Mike Neville Jeanie Noble Larry Norwood Colleen O ' Connor Brian Oglesby Shelia Oglesby Bruce Ojeda Kerry O ' Riordan Rick Owans Matt Paetz J im Palmer Diane Parlow Linda Parker Ludden to Parker — 1 73 Junior jock contribute tolent to varied team After playing key positions as sopho- mores, the Class of ' 77 became an even more vital cog in the sports scene as Jun- iors. Roosevelt Barnes again proved to be a dominate factor in three sports as he raked in all-SAC honors in football, basketball, and baseball, and Al Gooden returned to play an important role in both football and basketball. Throughout the year, Jim Wil- son was number one in cross country, 1 1 2- pound wrestling, and the track mile. Jon Sieber, Dave Garrett, and Jim Shirley held down the top three singles spots in tennis. Golfer Kurt Schneider was one of the top linksmen in the SAC while Gary Bush claimed the regional high jump record. Cheerleader Sue Block aided in sec- tional and regional wins in volleyball, and along with gymnastics standout and fellow cheerleader Beth Stadler, was a top rac- quet woman. Keith Parquett Mary Pasternak Don Pease J im Pebly Bernice Peppier Dave Peppier Alan Perry Clyde Peterson Lepolian Pippens Craig Pontius Cheri Powell Ronda Powell Daryl Powers Monica Prince Arcelia Ramos Dan Ramsey Mike Reed Bruce Reinhard Sonia Reiterman Mike Repine Richard Rogers Barry Rowe Lynda Russell Lynette Russell 1 74 — Parquette to Lynnette Russell GYMNAST BETH STADLER performs her floor exer- cise routine for the benefit of an appreciative crowd and her judges. RECREATION NIGHT provides Brad Springer with the opportunity to test his physical strength against the mighty bench press. J im Ryan Kathy Saalfrank Jacob Schearer Matt Scheuman Gretchen Schneider Kurt Schneider Dave Schobel Susan Schoentman Sheri Schroeder Toni Scribner J ill Scudder Dave Scha«fer Keith Shelton Gilda Sheilds J im Shirley Peter Shurboff Jon Sieber Stan Sills Brenda Simon Bill Slusher Walter Smiley Barbara Smith Barb Snook Craig Sorg Paul Spenn Brad Springer Jerry Springer Ken Springer Kevin Springer Beth Stadler June Stark Cynthia Staton Bonnie Stegman Beth Steigerwald Cam Stoner Carolyn Strack Ryan to Strack — 175 ©irs graduate; Jan Swartz Jennifer Teddy Denise Thomas Tom Thomas J im Thompson Tina Tilly John Tourney Cheryl Trainer Ken Truman John Underwood Cathy Vachon Lisa Vardaman Michelle Volz Mary Vorndran Gregg Walbridge Larry Walker Cindy Walter Joan Ward Debbie Warren Sherri Warstler Yvonne Wash Renete Watkins Jim Wolf Bill Wolfe Kim Worman Janet Wuebbenhorst Dale Zent Mike Zent Barb Zimmerman t 76 — Swartz to Zimmerman R ine fvrt loses to Six -semester qrads 3 1 Although the vast majority of the Junior Class will be graduating as the Class of ' 77, eleven middlemen graduated along with the Seniors of 1 976. By completing six semesters of high school education and attaining the requirements for graduation from Wayne, either during the year or later in summer school, the junior grads faced the same problems as their senior counterparts. The early departure of the junior gradu- ates seriously affected the music depart- ment. Sue Patrick, Mark Williams, and Darlene King left Concert Choir, and the latter two Swing Choir as well. The Band lost the talents of David Garrett and Rox- anne Koomler with graduation and the Orchestra also said good-bye to Garrett ' s experience. Although the Junior Class showed some signs of apathy as a class, their individual accomplishments during the year seemed to balance out the total. Guided by Class officers Kirk Morey and Barb Zimmerman, the Juniors realized their collective goal with the production of the prom, STAIR- WAY TO HEAVEN, that rounded out a successful year. TESTS IN THE MORNING are not an exciting experi- ence as the Junior Class discovers to its regret as they take the P.S.A.T N.M.S.Q.T. test. CONTRIBUTING TO THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT many Juniors join the Concert Choir, among them Robin Miller, Lori Mowan, and Darlene Denton. Lisa A. Forschner David Garrett: Tennis 10, 11 (Letter 10, 11); Concert Band 10, 11 Valerie Jones Rochelle Jones Darlene King: Girl ' s Choir 10: Concert Choir 11; Swing Choir 11; Gospel Choir 10; Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship 11: Pace Setters Social Club Scholarship 11 Roxanne Koomler Theresa 3. Long: Track 11; Intramurals 10, 11; Student Council 11; Powder Puff Football 11 Sue A. Patrick: Track 10; Varsity Choir 10; Concert Choir 10, 11; Sophomore Class Secretary Treasurer; Prom Com- mittee 11; Service Worker 10: Student Council 10, 11; Honor Roll 10, 11: Y-teens 11: Powder Puff Football 11 Robert Parker David Quinn Mark A. Williams: Varsity Choir 10. 11: Concert Choir 11: Swing Choir 11; Gospel Choir 10: Mini-Courses Com- mittee 11. Dispatch 11 (Typesetter): Student Council 10 Six-Semester Grads: Forschner to Willian -177 Sophomore Class officers Jeff Specht, president; Sue Mileff, vice-president; and Marshall Springer, secretary-treasurer got the high school career of the Class of ' 78 off to a great start by getting the Class involved. Budget committee chairman Joe Andrew and co-chairman Laura Rudny organized many fund-raising projects in preparation for the Class ' junior year prom. Among the more successful of these were the paper drives, raising $350.00, and the light bulb sales garnering $500.00. The sale of student directories, although not as successful as originally hoped, raised a respectable sum of money and it was suggested that they be sold in the future. Class sponsors Mr. Marvin Frey and Mrs. Jan Lipp deserved a lot of credit in the Class ' final profit of over $1 ,100.00. GYMNAST CAROLYN LOCKETT exhibits (tie graceful form on the balance beam that earned her many rib- bons throughout the season. THE ROMANTIC ATMOSPHERE of the prom is enjoyed by Karen Taylor and her date Brad Springer during one of the slower numbers. THE PAPER DRIVES sponsored by the Sophomore Class prove very successful as Joe Siley, Marshall Springer, and Kevin Teeters aid Mr. Marvin Frey. 1 78 — Sophomores Anne Able Blake Able Philip Aker John Adamonis Cassandra Alexander Kathy Allen Herman Alter Charles Altheide Dan Andorfer Joe Andrew Tara Andringa Salome Anthony Tim Archbold Denise Arend Dennis Arend Karen Armington Rebecca Armstrong Sophia Atsas Dan Bader Sandy Bader Charlotte Barfield Donald Barnes Robert Bauer Terry Baxter Tommy Bell Rhonda Bennett Brad Biddle Joe Billman J im Bleeke Robert Bone Scott Borton Tom Boschet Karen Bostwick Cleodis Boyd J im Boyd Me I v in Boyd Darlene Bradtmueller Eva Branscomb Theresa Brewer Bill Bridge Tommy Briggs Louie Bunnell Chris Burke Dave Burns Denise Bush Joy Bush Mark Bush Mark Cammack Anne Able to Cammack — 1 79 o E o -C Q. O CO Vanessa Cannon Anita Carey Annette Carey Cynthia Carlisle Isaac Carlisle Jr. Beth Casteel Linda Causey Paula Causey Norma Chapman Karen Christman Patrick Citla J im Clark Keith Cline Ernestine Clapton Len Coahran Clen Coffee Glenn Colburn Cliff Cornwell Patricia Cotton Crystal Craig Stan Crickmore Brian Crowl Laura Curley Karen Curry Mark Curtis Greggory Dalman Anita Davis Linda Dennis Alicia Dennis Michael Denton Dave Deremer Bob Deremer Robin Diem Kent Doehrman Amy Drees Mike Dubose Faye Dutt Lisa Easley Scott Ellis David Emerick Greg Emerick Gary Enyeart Steve Etter Willie Ezell Guy Falkner Mike Farmer Roy Farmer , S 1 80 — Cannon to Roy Farmer Patricia Fifer Barbara Finkhouse Kathleen Flanigan Kim Fortier Debbie Fox Kevin Freimuth David Fuqua Tony Galluoppo Diana Gammons Stott Garver Kelly Geren Gene Geyer Mark Gilpin Lee Goldner Beth Gonya Johnny Gonzalez Linda Gonzalez Pat Gooden Lorelle Gordon Saturnella Graham Dan Great Gary Green Chandra Green Debra Greene C I ■c — o Younq athlete warm up for f ulure qames A variety of Sophomores made notable contributions to the achievements of the athletic department at Wayne. Among these contributions were those of Mark Wilson in cross country, wrestling, and track. Mark Cammack began an apparently superlative track tenure at Wayne when he placed in the top five in both of the hurdle categories during the regional competition hosted by Wayne. Wilson ' s wrestling teammate Louie Bunnell won a sectional championship in the 1 05- pound weight division. Linda Stadler ranked as one of Wayne ' s most talented female athletes during the year as a participant in volleyball, basket- ball, and tennis while Kay Nunn remained active on the track team. KATHLEEN FLANIGAN CAREFULLY checks the temp- erature of her terrarium that serves as her project in Advanced Biology. BALANCE BEAM routines require much practice and Lee Goldner performs her bit on the plank during the sixth period gymnastics preview. Fifer to Greene — 181 - o E o -c a o in Sophomore Candy Gremore Terri Griffin Peri Gruber Carl Hager Charlie Hagler Jr. Beverly Hall Mike Hall Glen (fallback Sandy Hambrock Bryan Hansel Jackie Harrison Dana Hatch Jacqueline Hayeer Ken Heffner David Henschen Sam Herber Elanor Hernandez Sara Hernandez Rhonda Hey Larry Hiatt Greg Hicks Mike Hicks Dan Hill Steve Hinds Rena Hocbstetler Tamara Hoehn Delores Hoke Diane Holloway Choi Holtzberg Linda Hopkins Gina Hormann Lynne Horner Debbie Howell Jeff Hoyng Joe Ann Hunt Bill Imler Terry James Ginger Johnson Nancy Johnson Phil Johnson 182 — Gremore to Phi Johnson journalist help to meet deadlines Joe Andrew nabbed top honors in the 37th annual Creative Writing Contest sponsored by Purdue University. For his efforts he received a prize of $75.00, given to him at a banquet on March 23 at Purdue in Lafayette. Sophomores contributed greatly to the success of both Wayne publications during the year. Photographer Joe Billman did a fine job, while SENTRY staff members Hayden Schultz, Laura Rudny, and Wen- dell Summers worked many hours toward the completion of the yearbook. Joe Andrew also contributed high caliber work as a writer for the DISPATCH and typeset- ter Karen Kruse proved invaluable. KAREN KRUSE contribute her ortistic talents to the Sophomore Class ' effort to decorate me main hall during Deck the Halls. RHONDA HEY AND LAURA STEINFORTH enjoy the benefits of taking Spanish as they browse through a leathergoods shop in Mexico. Rochelle Johnson Sue Johnson Susan Johnson Barbara Jones Cynthia Jones Sheri Jones Vivian Jones Cynthia Keller Beverly King Janet King Keith King Mark Knuth Susan Koerman Susan Kokosa Becky Konger Le nn Krach Karen Kruse Brad Lahmann Kathy Lalyer Beth Ann Lambert Barbara Land in Larry Landis Crystal Laster Steve Learning J im Lebamoff Dave Lee Paige Lahmann Charles Levihn Bob Levy Frankie Lewis Rochele Johnson to Lewis — 1S3 E o j= a o Debuting sophomores Carolyn Lockett Brenda Magee Mark Makin Greg Manes Laura Martin Philip Masierak Tony Matthews La Nece Mays Cindy Meikle Betty Melton Becci Mendenhall Bob Merchant Susan Metzger Danny Meyer SueMileff Laura Miller Bill Miller Cindy Minich Kevin Minniefield Sammy Moore Keith Morrison Debbie Moss Dave Moyer Paul Murnane Linda Murried Tina Multon Richard Narrotsky Jeff Neal Sharon Nichols Ronald No«l Taking part in Wayne ' s performing arts department for the first time, many Sopho- mores took advantage of the opportunity. Showing promise in the field of instrumen- tal music, Hayden Schultz and LeAnn Krach earned themselves scholarships to Ball State music camps during the summer. Several Sophomores also garnered roles in the Fall play GEORGE WASHING- TON SLEPT HERE and exhibited talents for future stage productions. TRIUMPHANTLY BREAKING THE TAPE ahead of all her competition, trackster Kay Nunn clutches the baton after her leg of the relay. SOPHOMORE ARTISTS Scott Ellis and Cindy Minnich industriously work to complete their respective pro- jects for Art Class. 1 84 — Lockett to Noel promise new Ot is Norwood Karen Nunn Kevin Nunn Kevin O ' Brien Louis Ojeda Gregg Olmslead Cheryl Olry Richard Oswald Bonnie Parker Bill Parr Patrick Parsons Pam Patton Ralph Puenge Jerry Penrose Gwen Peterson Wayne Phillips Randy Powell Patricia Prosser Alma Rose Ramos Amy Reed Ron Reinke Bobby Revert Johaunna Rice William Richards Kent Rodenbeck Michael Roffelsen Tom Rogers Randy Romine Luan Rowe Dee Rowles Laura Rudny Jay Rungan Tim Russell Debi Rybolt Vicki Rysman Diedre Salay Jerry Sanders Dave Scheerer Kevin Scherrer Carol Schultz 1 85 — Norwood to Schultz 0) o E o -C a o CO Spirited sophomores Hayden Schultz Mike Scott Sheryl Shadle Randy Shepler Tim Shepler Barbara Shie Dick Shroyer Roger Shubert Joe Siela Beth Sievers Brian Simmons Linda Simon Debbie Smethers Cordell Smith Jana Smith Mike Smith Mike Smith Scott Smith Steve Smith Ted Smith Marcia Smithson Sherry Snyder Cheryl Sorg TimSorg David Sotka Jeff Specht Rick Spencer Sue Spilturs Duane Springer Jay Springer Marshall Springer Tami Springer Paula Sprinkle Linda Stadler Rick Steffey Laura Steinforth Dan Stewart Mike Stewart Tami Stiverson Sarah Strasen Necia Stucker TCrry Sullivan Wendell Summers CharlotteSutorius Sherell Suttle Kevin Teeters Jerry Thomas 1 86— Schultz to Thomas display various abilities Leaving their Sophomore year behind, the Class could look back proudly on its accomplishments of the year. The contrib- utions made to the performing arts depart- ment, as well as those made to the sports program and publications were very useful and very impressive. An added achievement of the Class was its phenomenal ability to raise money. This was demonstrated by setting the record for the most money raised by a Sopho- more Class at Wayne. SUFFERING THROUGH ' HUSH DAY football teom member Jay Springer does his best to remain silent despite the aid of his friends. Thomas Tonkel Sebrena Turner Ted Turner Clarence Underwood Lisa Vetter Kim Vinson Becky Vorholzer Kevin Walbridge Patricia Walker Patty Wall Kay Walters William Ward Tom Webb Linda Whalen Greg White Eric Wickensheirner Lane Wickl iff Donny Wi lletl Stephen Williams Jeanne Williamson Mark Wilson Ken Wisner Bill Worman Randy Worthman Diana Wortley Leslie Wright Mike Wuebbenhorst Karen Wyss Jesse Zent Karen Zent Tonkel to Karen Zent — 1 87 uring the commencement ceremony on June 4, 1 976, our Class of ' 76 became alumni of Wayne High School; however, the memories of our General years can never be erased. As Sophomores we sweated through our first football jamboree at Zollner Stadium in 80 degree temperatures, proudly watched our newly acquired colors of red and blue battle rivals, hung out at McDonald ' s after every football and basketball game, and savored ice cubes when the management started kicking out Gens who weren ' t eating any food. With the step up to Junior status the signs of the times changed. Pam McDonald and Cindy Graves ' version of Chewy, chewy tootsie rolls last a long time and Tom Scheumann and Erik Grotness ' antics topped the P.A. rat- ings. Tommy Toothbrush, Basketball Jones and Cheech and Chong starred in morning announcements. We cleaned out Frank ' s supply of artificial plants, slowly propped up fifteen feet palm trees, and struggled to put up a parachute so that it would look billowy during our late Friday night prom decorating project. Ford and Kissinger roaming Wayne halls, the General mascot drawing his sword on the New Haven Bulldog, Mr. William Davis wearing an oversized General hat, our African Zulu Tribal Leader screaming Wayne ' s Ziggy Chant, and ornery Seniors dragging in a Christmas tree of questionable origin highlighted our Senior moments. An operating table collapsing from under Larry Pooley and a For Sale sign putting the school on the auction block also sparked our Senior year. Then came graduation night— excitedly fidgetting with strange blue outfits in a battle to discover the secret of how to properly wear the ceremonial attire, quietly passing the rumor to throw caps after the Amen of the benediction, chaotically finding our places in line, experiencing last- minute nervousness when the line began to move, and whispering in panic, I have to go to the rest room. The sights and sounds of Wayne represented important and meaningful years of our lives. Foxy Fox, Silly Sawyer, Youthful Eudaley, Juvenile Jordan, Ravishing Repp, and all of the Wayne staff go with us in our memories as we leave behind the smokey rest rooms, icy cafeteria, H-hall fires, school lunches, unbehaved bells, and temperamen- tal lockers of high school. Although we dissolved our ties with Wayne at the Memorial Coliseum, in our memories we will always be Generals. HOOSIER HYSTERIA rocks the Memorial Coli- SANTA CLAUS AND HIS ELVES present Wayne ' s seum as Kenny White, Wayne ' s African Zulu head General, principal William Davis, the offi- Tribal Leader, directs spirited Gens in the Ziggy cial, although wrong size General hat for Christ- mas during the holiday assembly in the gym. ■Jts THE CLASS OF ' 76 toss their mortar-boards with — -s it threatens to the Amen at the close of the benediction dur- A FOR SALE SIGN in l._„ Wayne administrators in the fall as it threatens t push them into the unemployment line while Gen fantasize about an early dismissal. merits noted by graduation from high school. Echo from pa t uifii per into future ust as an echo carries on into the distance, the knowledge acquired throughout the past carries on into the future. The ABC ' s, multiplication tables, and English rhymes that we memorized in elementary school constantly emerge. Although studying characters from Macbeth, the Pythagorean Theorem, and atomic structures for tests occupied hours of time and proved both physically and mentally exhausting, teachers assured us of its practical value. The future of the world lies in the hands of youth. Peace, unexplored regions in the universe, cities of the future, the environment, and energy mark challenges for us, the future leaders; however, only by using experience from the past can we make responsible judgments for the future. With time an echo diminishes and becomes distorted from its original form, and, like an echo we can not escape change as we confront society ' s challenges. We face many individual decisions upon leaving the security of high school and each demands the wisdom retained from the past. College, a career, a job, or marriage and a family, prosperity or poverty, fame or shame, success or failure depends upon the course that each of us decides to take. The hostility and uncertainty brought on by forced busing mellowed with time to a mood of friendship and confidence as chain fights near the study halls and riots at Geyer in 1 970 receeded to a state of semi-unity like an echo that starts in a roar and fades to a whisper. The birth of the United States in 1 776 encouraged a spirit of unity and with the close of school on June 4, 1 976, nearly 200 years later, the challenge of this spirit reappeared. Generals must meet the challenge and once again lead the charge to promote that spirit. I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past. --Patrick Henry THE WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA senls twelve y ay of life co rid inhabited rly RELFECTING ON THE PAST through a General s ey perspective. A YOUNG TODDLER .--- ■- be seen again high school Sentry ' 76 Staff Dale Anweiler Larry Pooley Steve Wilson Advisor: Mr. Al Peters Editor-in-chief: Molly McConnell Head Photographer: Rusty Cox Index Graphics Coordinator: Wendell Summers Copy Editor: Laura Rudny Academics Coordinator: Viv Zvvick Ron Moss Activities Coordinators: Pattie McColly Hayden Schultz Sports Coordinator: Brian Gronau Joe Andrew Jan Swartz Fred Borkowski Bob Taylor Andy Werling Album Coordinator: Karen Taylor Colleen O ' Connor Dale Anweiler Linda Bushey Larry Pooley Sue Metzger Steve Wilson Researcher: Julie Matthias Artist: Debbie White Photographers: Kim Scott — Photo Secretary Joe Billman — Photo Technician Doug Jones Dan Griggs - Steve Wilson Kevin Walbridge Ron Rut I edge Jeff Strack Business Manager: Cathy Rudny Advertising Coordinators: Dave Schaadt, Dan Ramsey ' Brian Crowl Kim Hallback Advertising Designer: Joe Andrew Typesetters: Mark Williams , Dawn Maxwell Consultants: Mr. Fred Autenrieth, Mr. Dick Kinnard Contributors: Karen Kruse, Jane McColly, Mr. Dennis Parr, Mrs. Pam Peters, Julie Shirey, Gayle Smith, Bob Smith, Mark Summers, Sentry Staff ' s Parents, Wayne Secretaries, Students, Faculty, and Admin- istration. Publisher: Newsfoto Yearbooks Album Professional Photographer: Teeple Studios — Non-staff members I extend my deepest thanks to all those who made Sentry ' 76 a reality. ?? «W the tutu SCIENCE FICTION BOOKS offer i views of the future; however, an accurate predic m Time present and time past Are both perhaps present in time futur And time future contained in time pas if all time is eternally present All time is unredeemable. What might have been is an abstract io Remaining a perpetual possibility J Only in a world of speculation. What might have been and what has bei Point to one end, which is always present. Footfalls echo in the memory Down the passage which we did not take Towards the door we never opened Into the rose-garden. --from The Four Quartets by T.S. Eliot MPP8fiflHFHBlMi!ihWMFfflHiifl Reflections of the past, the way life used to be; Reflections of the things I loved, the people that I ' ve come to know; Reflections of the times I spent, the familiar places I recall; Reflections toward what lies ahead, the future I will know . ■jrjr- kmh ■ ■ ■■■■■■■-■■ tmtmtattiltllim