West Carrollton High School - Piratan Yearbook (West Carrollton, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1955 volume:

THE 1955 PIRATAN West Carrollton High School WEST CARROLLTON, OHIO DICK GIBBONS—Editor: MARY WEIDNER—Associate Editor JIM BLASINGAME—Business Manager DICKINSON T. GUILER—Editorial Advisor DONALD C. BOGAN AND MURL E. HUFFMAN—Financial Advisors Volume XLIV THE SYMBOLISM OF HANDS From me time that we first entered the West Carrollton Schools until the happy moment that our diplomas were presented, our hands busily transmitted into deeds the ideas which evolved in our ever-expanding minds. Both literally and figuratively our hands opened the doors to the halls of learning. In our classrooms, on the athletic fields, and in our many and varied social and cultural activities, our highest ambitions were often revealed in the manifold activities of our hands. They are the symbols of our fondest hopes, loftiest aspirations, and finest attainments. We are ever mindful of the fact that all that we have accomplished during our school tJayS—indeed, to a great extent, all that we shall attain throughout our entire lives—rests in our own hands. SEQl EN( Sc£ 'C 4cUo4tte 6 Sfuvite z td O ry z tij tti x i4...................32 52 s4ei«H44ti4 lCltc %K z td 'pacuCfy .... 90 1 I I A IS Se t6% f02 £U ttc tt vut t44 4cCf entc tK Sc aot s4cttvttte 1 !!! u iii are t ie tatyttUe 6ac6$r u«d yux c6ooC aetcvctie -. •' ■ !°rr.f � ______ ] V v t ;i piauttcU. utd 6uUcUhc Uf n6 %£4 y£ fc u tfittc tce 'Wte tt6et4 atf t e 55 enfaf t wzxiety 4 e4n6ltf fcToj'uz H4 cu Ule t lzy CxencUe tAeix mmiax frxexoyatioe 4(xo t i c t6e audctoxiu . 'J Oufi (?Ca64e6 TVe TfCeet 'Pio6Ce K In senior English students enjoy Mr. Doan’s interpretation of the incantation of the Three Witches in Macbeth. Second-year typing students hurry to complete a timed writing with as few mistakes as possible. t td e tK 7 Solve 76e H. As school bookkeeper, Mary Weidner checks the finances of all school clubs and organizations. Jan Wentlender (third from left) and Leonard Smith (third from right) were chosen from Mr. Huffman’s history classes to appear on his Sunday morning TV program. “Headline Hunt.” Grace Brodbeck, Paul Roddy, and Don Ruhkamp watch as Mr. Showalter demonstrates the chemical action of phosphorous. Second-year Latin students avidly read about the campaigns of Caesar. Mrs. Stephens is always available to help students in the library. Here she shelves books while Jeannie Bolinger and Susan Rankin browse. 20e ecvitt 7a ‘DeveCofi Oci% (?re ztic In contrast to the rush of completing history terms or studying for an important English exam, Carol Pfister, Donna Tudor, Pat High, and Susan Mason find the “doing activities of art class very relaxing. In mechanical drawing each stu-ilrnt may work at his own rate and according to his interests, hut accuracy and neatness are ., r• . 1 for all. Here J. W. Walker. Shirley Chance, Boh Murphy, Bill Dorsey, Jack ► crier, and Don Potts work on their individual projects. Arthur Kitson. Dick Bowden. Darrell DeVilbiss, and Ralph Tidd construct pieces of furniture while Mr. Croy watches Randall Parks planing a hoard to be used in a bookcase. In the metal shop Paul Pettit. Gary Mays, Sam Weller. David Chance, and Jim Tilton construct such objects as screw drivers, chisels, and crowbars. 02Oe tyood eaii 20 In a fourth-period gym class, girls await their turn in a basketball relay. In the fall each student was offered the opportunity to have a free chest X ray. At the right Rusty Kokenge avails himself of this opportunity. How the lungs function is explained to the biology class by David Smith, Pat Stuck, Mike Kelley, and Theresa Moses. J. W. Walker looks on while Don Potts and Harold Morgan perform on the crossbars. 21 HOMECOMING One of the highlights of the year was Homecoming which was held the night that the football teams of West Carrollton and Tipp City met on the Pirate gridiron. At the half, the queen. Doris Tudor, and her attendants paraded onto the field. Immediately following the crowning ceremony the Class of ’55 presented a colorful display of fireworks in honor of the alumni. The homecoming queen and her court appear in the above picture. They are, from left to right: Ann Weidle, Margie Milton, Pat Tobias, Lois Kokot, Doris Tudor, Diana Reynolds. Janice Wentlender, Nancy Ryne, and Loisnan Thomas. The junior attendants are Patsy Lynne Tufts and Dennis Jordan. 22 At the conclusion of the crowning ceremony and fireworks display. Queen Doris Tudor is escorted from the field by Jerry Davis, football captain for the West Carrollton-Tipp City game. Vernon Scarborough helps Doris Tudor from the convertible in which she arrived at the stadium while Duane Snyder, the transportation and escort chairman, and Dennis Jordan and Patsy Tufts, the junior attendants, watch. Immediately following the game, many of the football fans went to the gymnasium where the Homecoming Dance was held. Dancing to the music of Earl Holderman and his band, the queen, her court, the team, the alumni, the high school students, and the faculty had a wonderful time. by Janice Wentlender 23 Miss Ruth I. Woodman, center, gives last-minute directions to members of the cast who are, from left to right. Elaine Barker, Doris Tudor, Dick Gibbons, Gary Hall, Pat Tobias, Ronnie Rix, Janice Wentlender, Larry McVey, LaVonne Mitcheltree, Mary Weidner, Carolyn Shell, Carl Mays, Phyllis Hatcher. Jim Blasingame. Harold Morgan. Bob Schuder, Jerry Davis. Absent: Ilene Jewell, Vernon Scarborough, Duane Snyder, Donna Tudor. “Home Sweet Homicide” PRESENTED Home Sweet Homicide, a mystery-comedy presented by the Senior Class on Novmber 19, 1954, was capably directed by Miss Woodman. The entire action of this thriller took place on the patio of the Carstairs’ home. When a next-door neighbor was murdered, the children of Mrs. Carstairs, a widow who supported her family by writing mystery stories, decided to take full advantage of the situation. By giving false clues and thus slowing the work of the detective, they succeeded in gaining for their mother not only publicity but also a husband . . . none other than Bill, the detective. Marian Carstairs, a mystery story writer . Elaine Barker Archie, her son__________________________Carl Mays April, her dramatic daughter________Phyllis Hatcher Dinah, her practical daughter ...... . Doris Tudor Polly Walker, an actress ___________ Donna Tudor Wallie Sanford, a neighbor.............Bob Schuder Mrs. Cherington, a garden fan__________Ilene Jewell Mr. Cherington, her husband Larry McVey Rupert Van Deusen, a surprise Duane Snyder Frankie Riley, a racketeer Ronnie Rix Bill Smith, a police lieutenant_____Jim Blasingame Sgt. O'Hare, his assistant_____________Jerry Davis Pete, Dinah’s one and only_____________Dick Gibbons Joella, a menace_______________________Pat Tobias Members of the mob________ Vernon Scarborough, Gary Hall Members of the gang_____________Janice Wentlender, Mary Weidner, Carolyn Shell, Harold Morgan. by Dick Gibbons PARTIES HERALD CHRISTMAS SEASON Above: At a party given by Jean Zechar, Harmon Ertel, Jim Blasingame. Jerry Estepp. and Gary Clover find their Christmas presents hidden in a large box filled with wadded newspapers. Right: Hostess Shirley Coffey poses with three of her Christmas party guests, Ruth Ann Slaton, Wanda Frost, and Jeannie Bolinger. 26 Ray Anthony and his orchestra entertain during the Christmas season at the Carrousel Teen-Club. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRESENTED BY GLEE CLUB Carol Pfister had a seemingly endless list of requisitions for Santa Claus as she, Nancy Aufuldish, Ruthanne Gaugh, and Judy Randall, attired in red flannel nightgowns, sang uJolly Old St. Nicholas.” Judy Sorrell and Judy Hickman presented a pantomime to the music of “Winter Wonderland” which was sung by the Glee Club. Picture Courtesy of OXFORD-MIAMI Paper Co. The annual Christmas program given by the Girls’ Glee Club at the December meeting of the PTA proved to be one of the highlights of the holiday season. A narration presented by Judy Randall and Susan Mason not only unified the program but also furnished interesting historical facts about each song and carol. Soloists were Judy Risner, Frances Williams, Jo Brown, and Doris Moyer, vocalists; and Barbara Herring, violinist. Backed by three snow men, the Girls Glee Club presented a program of religious and secular Christmas music. 27 Picture by BARKER SENIOR PROM HELD AT WAMPLER S Wampler’s Barn was the scene of the Senior Prom which was given by the Class of 1955 on the night of December twenty-eighth. Christmas evergreens, candlelight, and the music of Joe Aceto’s band created a charming holiday atmosphere for the dance which was the highlight of the winter social season. JUNIORS PRESENT “A Brooi Early in March the thirteen juniors who had been chosen for parts in the class play started rehearsing for their first serious dramatic roles. Three weeks later they skillfully presented their uproarious comedy, A Broom for the Bride. There was never a dull moment in this play, which was directed by Miss Rebecca Marsh. Particularly hilarious was Gwinn Lacy’s masquerade as a wealthy aunt. The cast of the play was as follows: Clara Grey, an attractive flattery matron Susan Mason Bert Grey, father of the household Mike Seibert losie, a domineering maid ................. Francis Williams Linda Grey, the attractive bride-to-be Grace Brodbeck Susie Jones, the neighbor's little girl Margie Hendricks .Mrs. Digberry, a pompous and snobbish society woman Judy Risner Ernest Digberry, the timid groom . Ralph Wilson Miranda Gow, wealthy old eccentric from Boston ............................... Judy Randall Roger Hornblow, in his forties, a would-be crook --------- -------------- Leonard Smith Dolly Laurel, a romantic young lady Lois Thomas Tony Piper, a young reporter who stops at nothing ........................... Gwinn Lacy Lola Lovelace, a faded stage star Janet Proffitt Deacon Merridew, a crotchety old woman-hater---------------------------- Don Ruhkamp 30 31 (2tu 4, z td O Front row: Karen Kronborg, Publicity Chairman; Norma Ellis, Properties Chairman; Janice Wentlender, Secretary; Carolyn Shell, Treasurer; Janice Jones, Vice President; Mary Weidner, President; Joanna Clouse, Program Chairman; Jean Zechar, Devotions Chairman; Judy Randall, Service Chairman; Susan Mason, Social Chairman; Ruthanne Gaugh, Music Chairman; Miss Martha Dean, Advisor; Miss Ruth Woodman, Assistant Advisor. Second row: Karlene Harz, Dorothy Morton, Phyllis Hatcher, Nancy Warman, Judy Helfinstine, Loisnan Thomas, Maureen Fite, Lois Kokot, Elah Pettit, Betty Hamilton, Pat Tobias, Jacqueline Oberlies, Sue Ann Stivers. Third row: Doris Tudor, Connie Wright, Barbara Weidner, Ilene Jewell, Becky Folan, Barbara Hile, Shirley Chance, Dorcas Copsey, Joyce Garey, Ann Weidle. Fourth row: Susan Rankin, Sue Bowden, Carolyn Stocksdale, Grace Brodbeck, Judy Kreitzer, Betty LeHew, Judy Kisner, Diana Reynolds, Shirley Ann Cantrell. Nancy Aufuldish. Fifth row: Sharon West, Nancy Steele, Frances Williams, Janet Rae Jennens, Janet Proffitt, Karen Sue Wilson, Elaine Barker, Donna Hinton. Prexy Weidner presides. Y-TEENS STRESS CHRISTIAN STANDARI These girls comprise the Y-Teen Cabinet. Members listen with interest as Mrs. Smith answers questions on boy-girl relations. There was little sleep the night of the slumber party. )F PERSONAL AND SOCIAL LIVING The Y-Teen Club, a high school organization, is a unit of the Dayton_ Y.W.C.A. The organization is composed of girls in grades ten through twelve who are interested in Christian standards of personal and social living. The year opened with a picnic for the old members at the home of Joanna Clouse. Campfire devotions and singing were features of the program. New members were received at an “indoor campfire” at which each cabinet member presented a phase of Y-Teen activity. The annual Induction and Reconsecration Service was held at the Methodist Church in conjunction with the Hi-Y Club. Later the West Carrollton Y-Teens joined with all the Dayton Y-Teens to attend the Recognition Service held at the Grace Methodist Church. Jean Zechar represented the West Carrollton club in the ceremonial. The lighting of candles proved to be a very impressive part of this service. Y-Teen meetings have featured outside speakers, panel discussions, a slumber party, a picnic, and a hayride. In November the West Carrollton club entertained the Miamisburg Y-Teens at a tea. Mrs. Winters of the Dayton Y.W.C.A. spoke to the combined group, and Mrs. Rex Smith gave a demonstration on the proper use of cosmetics. In January the Y-Teens joined with the Hi-Y in a meeting on brotherhood, with Rabbi Ruslander as the speaker. The second meeting in January was conducted by a panel of members who answered questions on boy-girl relations. Mrs. Harriett Smith, the school nurse, served as a resource member for the panel and at the request of the girls, conducted the following meeting to complete the discussions of questions raised. The second February meeting was a slumber party. Later Mrs. Michael, the recruiter of nurses for the Miami Valley Hospital, brought a film and discussed nursing as a career; and Mrs. Holycross, a marriage counselor, spoke. The final meeting was a hayride. The Y-Teens devote much of their time to service work. At Christmas thry made stuffed animals which they gave to the Children s Home. They baby-sat at P.T.A. meetings; gave money to needy organizations; and, with members of the Hi-Y, operated the concession stands at the home football games. In April the senior Y-Teens made a trip to Cincinnati by train. They enjoyed sightseeing, shopping, and a show; and on Sunday they attended church together. Throughout the year the Y-Teens have experienced much fun and enjoyment together. Much of the credit for the excellence of the club goes to President Mary Weidner and her fine cabinet of officers and to Miss Martha Dean, the club s advisor. by Karen Kronborg 35 Hl-Y CLUB EMPHASIZE The Hi-Y Club started in the fall with twenty-six former members. At the Hi-Y-Y-Teen Induction Service at the Methodist Church, twenty-four new members joined the ranks of Hi-Y, thus bringing its total membership to fifty. The enthusiasm of these new members added impetus to the club, and the Hi-Y enjoyed another fine year. The Hi-Y is a Christian association affiliated with the Y.M.C.A. Such an organization plays a definite role in developing school spirit and in guiding each member toward the higher goals of life. Religion in daily living is the objective of all Hi-Y Clubs throughout the United States. Through its various meetings the West Carrollton Hi-Y acquainted its members with different types of religions. The club visited the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, and later Rabbi Ruslander was a guest speaker at the school. At the first meeting of the year Mr. Shade gave his traditional talk on the meaning of Hi-Y. Early in October Mr. Russell discussed the many contributions that the Hi-Y can make in solving school problems. The club saw films on “You and Your Parents” and “The Fate of a Child.” These films were followed by discussions. Sergeant O’Connor of the Dayton Police Department presented a film, talk, and demonstration of the “drunkometer.” In February a panel of dads and sons talked over points of difficulty and conflict. In order that they might better understand some of the problems of community life, the Hi-Y met with some of the City Fathers to discuss these problems. In the fall the club purchased tickets for its entire membership to attend the Father and Son Banquet at the Methodist Church. Rev. Guyatt showed movies taken JG10N IN DAILY LIVING at the last Olympics and spoke on “Sportsmanship, the Universal Language.” In the spring the Hi- members invited their girl friends to attend a covered-dish picnic. The Hi-Y, along with the Y-Teens, sold refreshments at all football games. During the year the club presented assembly programs to gain money for the Y.M.C.A. and gave S100 to World Service. At Christmas time, baskets were packed by club members and delivered to needy families. Since 1945 Mr. Brown has been the Hi-Y advisor. Through all these years he has established many fine relationships with the boys who have joined the Hi-Y. Mr. Brown not only has taught his boys high standards of Christian living hut also has lived as a shining example of his teaching. The club members are confident that as long as Mr. Brown is the Hi-Y advisor, it will maintain its vital influence in the lives of high school students. by Bob Schuder Front row: Rusty Kokenge, Henry Weidner, David Brown, Charles Dechant. Mr. H. Ressler Brown, Advisor; Garry Hall, Chaplain; Gary Clover, Treasurer; Robert Schuder, Secretary; Lawrence Mc-Vey, President; Charles Croy, Edward Grant, John Zurbuchen, Jack Stotts. Second row: James Butler, Joel Wilson, William Fuller, James Downs, Richard Powell, I onard E. Smith, Richard Anders, Neil Bailey, Carl Mays, John Clouse, Harold Morgan, Paul Pettit. Third row: Joseph Snell, Larry Howard, John Coon, James Forsyth, Darell Tobias, Paul Roddy, James L. Biasingame, D. Benjamin Preston, James Randolph, Neil H. Sizer, Michael Mason, Michael E. Seibert. Fourth row: James Wickline, Harmon Ertel, David Jerome Parlette, Ronald Beckett, Ronald Rix, Jerry Davis, Donald Ruhkamp, Roger Duncan, Dennis Michael, Richard D. Gibbons, Samuel Weller, Donald Caskey. Absent: Jerry Coon, Vice President. President McVey discusses plans for the spring picnic with Mr. Brown, Gary Hall, and Bob Schuder. JUNIOR AND SENIOR MEMBERS AND OFFICERS ALLIED YOUTH DOUBLES MEMBERS!!] Allied Youth, which boasts a total of 128 members, not only is West Carrollton High School’s largest club but also is one of its most active organizations. An example of the initiative which the club demonstrated this year is its success in the magazine-selling campaign. Allied Youth won the contest by the largest margin which has ever been recorded. As a result the post had a budget which comfortably met its needs. In November nine members of the West Carrollton post attended the national convention at Buck Hill Falls. Pennsylvania. The group traveled by chartered bus and was chaperoned by Mr. Steve Graban. In February another group traveled by car with Miss Dean and Mr. Johnson to a four-day regional conference held at Cumberland Falls, Kentucky. Among the guest speakers at the Allied Youth meetings were Sergeant O’Connor, who discussed the relation of alcohol to Dayton’s traffic accidents; Mrs. Harriett Smith, who talked about boy-girl relations: and Daniel Campbell of the State Hospital, who told about mental cases caused by alcoholism. Movies on alcohol and on vandalism were shown. Thus the meetings throughout the year centered around the purpose of the club, “To seek the truth concerning beverage alcohol and the best way of life in relation to this problem.” On the recreational side, the club held social dances, square dances, and skating parties. In February West Carrollton, together with other Montgomery County posts, attended the Allied Youth Jamboree which was held at the Y.M.C.A. The club also had joint meetings with posts from Patterson Co-op and Fairmont. The West Carrollton post was chosen by the Dayton area P.T.A. to write and present a skit exemplifying the purpose and activities of A.Y. The post is very proud of the fact that its skit played a large part in the establishment of a new post at Farmersville. Much of the success of the organization lies in the untiring efforts of its sponsors, M iss Dean and Mr. Johnson, and in its hard-working officers, who are, in the usual order: Jim Blasingame, Henry Weidner, Pat Tobias, and Jerry Coon. Committee chairmen were Jan Wentlender, Jan Jennens, Betty LeHew, Neil Sizer, Joanna Clouse, and Susan Mason. Post 581 is proud of the fact that its President, Jim Blasingame, also served as President of the county A.Y. organization for one and a half years. 38 by Janice Wentlender JUNIOR, SENIOR AND OFFICERS PICTURE Front row: Jan Jennens, Betty LeHew, Pat Tobias, Janice Wentlender, Jim Blasingame, Henry Weidner, Joanna Clouse, Neil Sizer, Kuthanne Gaugh, Susan Mason. Second row: Mr. James Johnson, Margie Hendricks, Sue Ann Stivers, Connie Wright, Shirley Cantrell, Sue Bowden, Barbara Herring, Karlene Racz, Joyce Garey, Shirley Coffey, Wanda Frost, Miss Martha Dean. Third row: Grace Brodbeck, Jack Stotts, Edward Grant, Deanna Christie, Elaine Barker, Jim Forsyth, Larry Howard, Harold Morgan, Janet Proffitt, Ruth Ann Slaton, Nancy Aufuldish. Fourth row: Jack Freier, John Coon, Don Caskey, Jerry Parlette, Roger Duncan, Don Ruhkamp, Harmon Ertel, Dick Gibbons, Paul Roddy, Dennis Michael, Jim Randolph, Gary Hall. Absent: Judy Hickman, Carol Hohnhorst, Charles Pettit. FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE PICTURE Front row: David Howard, Patty High, Virginia Isaacs, W'illa Morton, June Crutchfield, Janice Bush, Betty Hamilton, Jeannie Bolinger, Marilou Ward, Charles Croy. Second row: Terry Downs, Dick Fahmey, Herbert Gates, Bob Slaton, Floyd Williams, Marvin Morton, Rusty Kokenge. Third row: Pat Hagwood, Evelyn Hollinger, Elah Pettit, Peggy Coffey, Vivian Morgan, Marcia Leiwig, Grace Lakins, Barbara Hile, Mary Yocum, Erma Jo Moomaw, Maureen Fite, Theresa Moses, Bonnie Caupp, Lois Kokot, Sandra Barsalou. Fourth row: Beverly Thornton, Nancy Mason, Joyce Young, Deana Tudor, Judy Pepper, Sharon West, Richard Klontz, Linda Beckett, Diana Reynolds, Judy Kreitzer, Julie Crater, Susan Rankin, Mary Gates, Sue Sowers, Barbara Weidner. Fifth row: Marilyn Straley, Betsy Werth, Jean Cruickshank, Carol Wright, Betsy Zechar, Nancy Latchat, Bob Irvin, Leonard Kuhn, Lando Steele, Stella Cooper, Nancy Roddy, Nancy Ryne, Vona Hisel, Uthona Shoupe, Nancy Steele. Sixth row: Paul Pettit, John Clouse, Ronnie Greene, Jim Downs, David Michael, Michael Mason, Benny Preston, John Markunes, Darell Tobias, Ivan Johnson, Benton Kesling, Vincent Brodbeck, Ellis Lakins, Bruce Copsey, Bill Fuller. Absent: Jerry Armstrong, Donna Howerton, Margie Milton, Frank Petrey, Shirley Potts. AN!) BECOMES SCHOOL’S LARGEST CLUB JUNIOR AND SENIOR MEMBERS THE G.A.A. SPONSORS The Girls’ Athletic Association is an organization open to all those girls in grades nine through twelve who are interested in sports. By participating in the various sports sponsored by the G.A.A., the members earn points toward the one hundred which are required for a letter. The activities in which points may be earned include hockey, basketball, bowling, volleyball, baseball, and Alumnae Play Night. Becky Folan came to the October meeting dressed as a “flapper.” The G.A.A. also sponsors some non-athletic activities. The Turn-About Tag is just what the name implies; the girls invite the boys. A king is elected by the girls and crowned at the dance. In the spring, various students are selected by the G.A.A. to participate in the Talent Show which is presented as an assembly program. The last big event of the year is the Mother and Daughter Banquet. At this festive occasion awards are presented, and tbe officers for the coming year are installed. Officers for the 1954-55 term were Karen Kronborg, President; Carolyn Shell, Vice President; Karen Wilson, Recording Secretary; Carol Pfister, Corresponding Secretary; Mary Weidner, Treasurer; and Susan Rankin, Historian. From early fall when the neophytes are initiated until late spring when the new officers are installed, the G.A.A. constantly strives to develop in its members a strong interest in all forms of athletics, a deep concern for healthy bodies, and a keen appreciation of clean sportsmanship. by Susan Rankin JUNIOR AND SENIOR PICTURE Front row: Mrs. Mary Combs, Carol Pfister, Mary Weidner, Carolyn Shell, Karen Kronborg, Karen Wilson, Susan Rankin. Second row: Margie Hendricks, Pat Tobias, Wanda Frost, Nancy Warman, Margie Trimble, Ann Wridlr, Judy Helfinstine, Loisnan Thomas, Shirley Coffey, Phyllis Hatcher, Dorothy Morton. Third row: Joyce Carey, Carol Hohnhorst, Sue Ann Stivers, Connie Wright, Shirley Chance, Phyllis Harville, Janice Wentlender, Shirley Cantrell, Shirley Eubank, Norma Ellis. Fourth row: Barbara Herring, Bar-).«ra Farley, Betty LeHcw, Jean Zechar, Nancy Aufuldish, Sue Bowden, a roly n Stocksdale, Judy Risner, Deanna Mattox, Karlene Racz. Back row: Joanna Clouse, Donna Hinton, Ruth Ann Slaton, Elaine Barker, Frances Williams, Janet Proffitt, Ruthanne Gaugh, Deanna Christie, Susan Mason, Judy Randall. The G.A.A. officers for 1954-55 pose with their Advisor, Mrs. Combs. FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE PICTURE Front row: Lena DeBord, Judy Cummings, June Crutchfield, Betty Hamilton, Jeannie Bolinger, Marilou Ward, Pat High, Lois Kokot, Elah Pettit, Janice Bush, Bertha Sorrell, Marilyn Millat, Lola Kendrick, Louise Coldshot. Second row: Linda Good, Jenny Isaacs, Peggy Coffey, Bonnie Caupp, Elaine Ferst, Becky Folan, Nola Sorrell, Erma Moomaw, Doris Hamilton, Sherry Chambers, Betty Castle, Vivian Morgan, Maureen Fite, Joyce Smith, Pat Hagwood, Sandra Barsalou, Theresa Moses. Sandra Payne. Third row: Mrs. Combs, Nina Kramer, Wanda Hudgel, Marcia Leiwig, Barbara Weidner, Gracie Spurlock, Linda McAfee, Jo Brown, Mary Gates, Mary Yocum, Beverly Thornton, Barbara Hile, Grace Lakins, Pat Shumard, Treva Hollan, Sue Hawkins. Fourth row: Melanie Hohnhorst, Nancy Mason, Donna Bowie, Mary Thacker, Linda Beckett, Judy Pepper, Nancy Ryne, Julie Crater, Judy Kreit-zer. Diana Reynolds, Vona Hisel, Deana Tudor, Betty Carroll, Carol Wright, Sue Sowers. Back row: Betsy Zechar, Nancy Roddy, Marilyn Straley, Nancy Latchat, Carol Wright, Stella Cooper, Sue Walker, Carolyn Jennings, Harriett Doggett, Nancy Steele, Betsy Werth, Uthona Shoupe, Betty DeBord, Donna Burford, Sharon West. VARIED PROGRAM OF SPORTS FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE MEMBERS SOCIAL SCIENCE CLUB REVIEWS WORLD AEEAIRS Front row: Phyllis Hatcher. Secretary-Treasurer; Dick Gibbons. President; Mike Seibert. Program Chairman, Second Semester; Bob Schuder, Transportation Chairman; Jan Went lender. Karen Kronborg. Ann Weidle. Lois Kokot, Sharon West, Susan Mason. Joanna Clouse. Mr. M. E. Huffman. Advisor; Mr. D. T. Guiler, Advisor. Second row: Mary Weidner, Elah Pettit, Jean Zechar, Carol Pfister, Diana Reynolds, Mike Kelley, Jan Jennens, Jerry Coon, Neil Sizer, Carl Mays, Jim Blasingame, Benny Preston. Jerry Estepp, Joe Snell, Jim Randolph, Larry McVey, John Coon, Junie Lakins. During the 1954-55 school year, the Social Science Club centered activities around the club’s two main purposes, service and world affairs. Many meetings were devoted to the discussion of those current events which are shaping our destinies. In addition several foreign students from Miami University brought to the club informative messages about their homelands. Through the club’s affiliation with the Dayton Council on World Affairs, the West Carrollton students were able to participate in forums attended by students from many of the Dayton and Montgomery County schools; also four students had the opportunity of appearing on “You and Your World,” a television program broadcast on WHIO-TV. Two nights were devoted specifically to service. On the first occasion, each student volunteered his services to some person in the community who needed help but could not afford to pay for iL The second night the students remained in the school and in small groups worked on several projects which had been neglected. The club has long been famous for its trips. In late October approximately thirty club members and guests went by chartered bus to Chicago for a three-day week end of sight-seeing and entertainment. In April several club members joined a study group sponsored by the Dayton Council on World Affairs and made a five-day train trip to Washington, D. C., and New York City. Art Institute. Center: Sharon West sketches a fish as the club uses current news events to play Draw Your Own Conclusions. Right: On one of its service nights Mr. Guiler, Lois Kokot, Jean Zechar, and Jerry Estepp washed the walls in room 101. The club did not neglect recreational activities. Soon after the new members were elected, the club held its initiation picnic at Waldrue Park. At Christmas time the club held a caroling party to which all alumni as well as members of Y-Teens and Hi-Y were invited. After many of the more serious meetings, particularly those to which students from other schools had been invited, everyone enjoyed informal dancing in the school halls. Officers for the year were: Dick Gibbons. President; Patsy Kinney, Program Chairman, First Semester; Mike Seibert, Program Chairman, Second Semester; Phyllis Hatcher, Secretary-Treasurer; and Bob Schuder, Transportation Chairman. by Jim Blasingame Club members and guests who went to Chicago in October pose with Chief Swiftwind and some lesser “tribesmen” in the Porterhouse Room of the Sherman Hotel. 43 UNIVERSE CLUB INITIATE Sealed: Grace Brodbeck. Carol Pfister. Second row: Douglas Howe, John Zurbuchen. Third row: Edward Grant. Joe Wilson, Neil Bailey, Gwinn Lacy, Richard Anders, Leonard Smith, Joe Snell, Lloyd Kress, Mike Seibert, Ralph Wilson, Jack Stotts, Elah Pettit. Back row: Sonny Hahn, Mr. V. M. Showaller, Nancy Aufuldish, Susan Mason, Susan Rankin, Ruthanne Gaugh, Judy Randall, Carolyn Stocksdale, Judy Risner. Absent: Charles Croy. The Universe Club, an affiliate of the Science Clubs of America, began the fourth year of its existence with the election of officers for the first semester. They were: John Zurbuchen, President; Lloyd.Kress, Vice President; Ruthanne Gaugh, Secretary; Charles Croy, Treasurer; Joe Snell, Sergeant-at-Arms; and Doug Howe, Reporter. Soon thereafter, the club held its annual fall picnic at the Germantown Dam. Developing interest in and demonstrating the principles of various fields of everyday science is the objective of the Universe Club. Early in the school year the club introduced a program of group research. Jointly they determined the amount of dissolved oxygen that water can hold under various conditions. In addition, according to their particular scientific bent, many club members pursued their own private projects. Among the distinguished speakers who presented talks and demonstrations during the year were Dr. Claude Hudgins from Monsanto Chemical Co., who talked about X-rays, and Mrs. Carl Miller, a member of the West Carrollton High School faculty, who gave a talk about Dextran, the new blood substitute. To enrich their program, r.� rogkam of group researgh various club members presented their individual projects on such topics as infra-red photography, African violets, ceramics, the effects of present-day washing products on various types of fibers, and electronics and stereotronics. The Universe Club acquires its financial backing and operating funds through the medium of selling. This year the club sold programs at home football games, refreshments at two home basketball games and one football game, and tickets to its annual Spacemen’s Ball. At the change of semesters a new roster of officers was elected. They were: Neil Bailey, President; Joel Wilson, Vice President; Nancy Aufuldish, Secretary; Leonard Smith, Treasurer; Richard Anders, Sergeant-at-Arms; and John Zurbuchen, Reporter. Late in the spring the club sponsored a trip to Washington, D. C., to view the many spots of scientific and historical interest. Among the places of special interest were the ‘Smithsonian Institution, the Museum of Natural History, the Capitol, and Mt. Vernon. by Douglas Houie c«ugii, c r, discus, R. Wit T.E.M. CLUB IS ORGANIZED Seated: Dennis Sowers, Mary Lachat. Standing: Mr. V. M. Showalter, Richard Tyson, Frank Markunes, David Smith. Nancy Lachat, Delman Howe, Betsy Werth, Nancy Mason. The 1954-1955 school year saw the creation of a new organization, the T.E.M. Club, a junior division of the Universe Club. The T.E.M. Club, which derives its name from time, energy, and matter, the three basic elements of the universe, has as members eighth and ninth graders who are interested in the field of science. The objectives of the members are to gain a deeper knowledge of all fields of science and to broaden their comprehension of the ever-changing scientific world in which they live. The club gained much headway during its first year of existence. As part of his initiation requirements, each prospective member presented a project to the club. The group saw films pertaining to such topics as atomic energy, stream contamination, and sugar with its many by-products. In the spring the club visited the McMillan Observatory in Columbus. On the social side, the members enjoyed an ice-skating party in January and a picnic in the spring. The club obtained its income from three sources. During the basketball season, members sold schedule pencils, and at the West Carrollton-Fairview basketball game they operated the concession stand. In the spring the club sponsored a dance. The guiding light behind the T.E.M. Club is Mr. Victor M. Showalter. Officers of the club were: David Smith, President; Richard Tyson, Secretary; and Dennis Sowers, Treasurer. In the able hands of Mr. Showalter and their officers, the club looks forward to continuing growth and development during the years to come. by Delman Howe 46 LATIN CLUB STAGES ROMAN BANQUET Under the sponsorship of West Carrollton’s new Latin instructor, Mr. Jack Woodhouse, the local Latin Club was very successful in its 1954-55 program. In October the second-year Latin class welcomed the first-year class into the club by enacting an initiation ceremony. The officers wore Roman dress. The long, white robes and the candlelight helped make the initiation very impressive. In March the club held a Roman Banquet in the cafeteria with the two consuls, Betty Hamilton and Ronnie Greene, presiding. Before the banquet began, a Roman slave sale was staged. Second-year students bid in Latin for first “Yearites” who then served as personal slaves and performed acts of entertainment, Roman, of course. Members of the club attended in Roman dress—togas for the boys, stolas for the girls, and tunics for the slaves. Perhaps the program wasn’t completely authentic, but a grand time was had by all. The Latin Club attended the Junior Classical League state convention in Columbus in April. They went by chartered bus. Susan Rankin was a candidate for Vice President of the state organization. The club really put West Carrollton on the map. Latin Club officers for 1954-1955 included Betty Hamilton and Ronnie Greene, Consuls; Becky Folan and Benny Preston, Praetors; Mike Kelley, Scribus; and Rusty Kokenge, Quaestor. by Elah Pettit Front row: Judy Parlante, Evelyn Hollinger, Sylvia Dean, Elah Pettit, Erma Moomaw, Rusty Kokenge, Rebecca Folan, Ronnie Greene, Betty Hamilton. Benny Preston, Mike Kelley, Theresa Moses, Walter Deaton, Norma Lamb, Beverly Tyson. Linda Good. Second row: Sue Sowers, Dick Fahrney, Jo Carolyn Brown, Nancy Mason, Judy Pepper, Frances Wymer, Bob Irvin, Rex Heeler, Chuck Croy, Susan Rankin, Betsy Zechar, Cordell Petry, Dennis Sowers, Terry Downs, Elaine Taylor. Mr. Jack E. Woodhouse. Third row: Julie Crater, Betsy Werth, Leonard Kuhn, Jim Downs, Terry Brooke, Delman Howe, Victor Wilson, Dave Michael, Larry Renas, David Smith, Bruce Copsey, Bill Howard, Pat Stuck. Absent: Donna Howerton, Gary Tackett. 47 The PIRATAN “Chiefs”—Associate Editor, Mary Weidner; Business Manager, Jim Blasingame; Sponsor, Dickinson T. Guiler; and Editor, Dick Gibbons—carefully studied the critical analysis of the 54 PIRATAN so that they could profit from all the suggestions that were made. To attempt to equal the A-f- rating awarded the 54 PIRATAN by the National School Yearbook Association has spurred the staff to greater activity. PIRATAN WINS A Carolyn Shell, Mary Weidner, Joanna Clou PIRATAN staff writers were: Seated: Karen Kronborg, Judy Randall, Mr. Guiler, Jan W'entlender, Dick Fahrney. Standing: Elah Pettit, John Zurbuchen, Jerry Coon, Jim Blasingame, Bob Schuder, Dick Gibbons. Doug Howe. Delman Howe, Mike Kelley, Joanna Clouse. Absent: Judy Risner, Susan Rankin. AT1NG in 1954 Photographer’s helpers were, from left to right: Mike Seibert, Mary Weidner, Karen Wilson, Jim Blasingame, Dick Gibbons, and Carolyn Shell. They helped carry equipment, “rounded up” students in time for group or individual pictures, and arranged groups by height. The “moneymen” of the staff were: Seated: Phyllis Hatcher, Jim Blasingame, Mary Weidner. Standing: Janice Jones, Patsy Kinney, Larry McVey, Dick Gibbons, Harmon Ertel, Duane Snyder, Mike Seibert, Mr. Huffman, Ann Weidle. Absent: Mr. Bogan, Jerry Estepp. Janice Jones handled the sales of activity pictures, while the rest of the group was responsible for selling ads. id Mr. Guiler typed all the copy for the annual. PIRATES1 LOG LITHOGRAPHS TWO ISSUES Seated: Jim Blasingame, Sports Editor; Mr. Rupert Doan, Advisor; Jerry Coon, Editor. Second row: Louise Coldshot, Willa Morton, Nina Kramer, Marilyn Straley, Gracie Spurlock, Jean Zechar, Betty Carroll, Lois Kokot, Pat Lynn Smith. Bark row: Barbara Weidner, Carole Burton, Joanna Clouse, Nancy Steele, Roger Duncan, Bob Schuder, Gary Clover, Elaine Barker, Mary Gates, Joyce Young, Deana Tudor, Linda McAfee. The school paper, the PIRATES’ LOG, had a hectic yet successful year. The staff began its year under the advisorship of Miss Shirley Snider, who resigned in Mid-October to be married. For more than a month the staff worked largely by itself under the leadership of Jerry Coon, editor, and Jim Blasingame, sports editor. Late in November Mr. Rupert Doan was employed to succeed Miss Snider, and the work of the staff settled down to a state of normalcy. This year the staff altered the form of the PIRATES’ LOG in several ways. To facilitate printing, the customary three columns were changed to two. The second innovation was the lithographing of two issues of the paper. Through the cooperation of the Lithographic Service of West Carrollton, each year two or three PIRATES’ LOG staff members will be taught to set up lithotype and to help the printers. Not only will the students be of service to the printers and thus reduce the cost of producing the school paper, but also the training should prove to be of great value to the students in future years. by Jerry Coon 50 RED CROSS SENDS GIFT PACKAGES ABROAD Two representatives from each homeroom from grades seven through twelve comprise the membership of the West Carrollton Junior Red Cross Coun-ril. During the year the organization engages in many worthwhile projects. At the Brown Veterans’ II 'pital they wrap bandages, make favors, and decorate Christmas trees. The council’s biggest project during the year is the filling of gift boxes that go overseas to needy children. To earn money for aid in their various projects the Junior Red Cross sponsored a dance, the Turkey Trot. Officers of the Red Cross are: Janice Jones, President; Vernon Carmack, Vice President; Madeline Campbell, Secretary: and Judy Risner, Treasurer. Miss Dorothy Freeland is the organization’s advisor. by Joanna Clouse Joanna Clouse, Vernon Carmack, and Janice Jones pack gift boxes to send overseas at Christmas. Front row: Larry Lemons, Carolyn Eubank, Sharon Reynolds, Richard Edison, Ronald Piny on, Judy Risner. Janice Jones, Madeline Campbell. Vernon Carmack. Steve Kokot, Anita Clinesmith, Betsy Murphy, Bob Borton. Second row: Dorothy Hudgel, Marie Thomas. Elaine Taylor. Kenneth Abney. Mary Allen, Beverly Thornton, Maureen Fite. Linda Beckett. Mary1 Cates, Doris Hamilton, Bob Herman, Terry Downs, Tom Weller, Miss Dorothy Freeland. Third row: Jean Zechar, Joanna Clouse, Jackie Mason, Junior Carroll, Bruce Copsey, Darell Tobias, Frank Shumard, Karen Wilson, David Smith, Doris Moyer, Donna Peffley, Grace Brodbeck. Absent: Judy Cummings, Margie Milton, Cordell Petry, Lois Stoltz, Jean Ward. SI DEAN’S COUNCIL WELCOMES NEW STUDENTS Members of the Dean’s Council help new students become acquainted with West Carrollton and serve as a liaison between Miss Dean and their homerooms. Seated: Joanna Clouse. Janice Jones, Pat Tobias, Karen Wilson, Beverly Haas, Nedra Miller, Helen Ary, Dottie Willman. Nancy James, Virginia Ingram, Sue Lacey, Carolyn Pence, Nancy Chrisman. Standing: Ruthanne Gaugh, Karen Kronborg, Mary Weidner, Phyllis Hatcher, Doris Tudor. Melanie Hohnhorst, Rebecca Folan, Barbara Weidner, Beverly Tyson, Erma Jo Moomaw, Vona Hisel, June Crutchfield, Grace Brodbeck, Judy Helfinstine, Frances Williams, Sue Ann Stivers, Miss Martha Dean. LIBRARY ASSISTANTS HELP MRS. STEPHENS Each library assistant works about five hours a week at such jobs as checking out books, filling out and delivering fine slips, and shelving returned books. The assistants and the school librarian are Janice Bush, Pat Tobias, Jeannie Bolinger, Peggy Coffey, Rebecca Folan, Maureen Fite, Barbara Farley, Mrs. Stephens, Susan Rankin, Nancy Roddy, and Judy Kreitzer. GLEE CLUB PRESENTS FOUR CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS Front row: Louise Goldshot, Janice Bush, Beverly Tyson, Pat High. Pat Lynn Smith, Marilou Ward, Nancy Warman, Sandra Barsalou, Marilyn Millat, Wills Morton, Dorothy Morton. Second row: Beverly Thornton, Nina Kramer, Joyce Young. Betty Castle, Doris Hamilton, Dorcas Copsey, Drana Tudor, Judy Sorrell, Joyce Smith. Sue Hawkins, Doris Tudor, Pat Tobias. Third row: Mr. Ross R. Robbins, Betty Carroll, Judy Pepper, Judy Kreitzer. Donna Burford, Diana Reynolds, Phyllis Landro, Jo Carolyn Brown. Sue Ann Stivers, Alta Farley, Sara Huber. Vona Hisel. Pat Shumard. Fourth row: Sue Bowden, Marilyn Straley, Mary Gates, Frances Williams, Pat Stuck, Janet Proffitt, Carolyn Jennings. Nancy Steele, Doris Moyer, Jackie Mason. Judy Risner. Karlene Racz. The West Carrollton Girls’ Glee Club, whose membership consisted of approximately fifty girls from grades nine through twelve, enjoyed a particularly active year in 1954-1955. Early in November an ensemble from the group sang at a meeting of the Montgomery County Council of the P.T.A. During the Christmas season the Glee Club gave concerts at the Soldiers Home, at a party of the Oxford Miami Paper Company employees, at a high school assembly, and at a P.T.A. meeting. Pictures of these events are featured on page twenty-seven. In the spring two members of the Glee Club, Judy Risner and Pat Tobias, represented West Carrollton when the All-Ohio High School Chorus sang at Wilmington. Later the Glee Club sang at a chapel service. When the Glee Club joined the orchestra and band to present the Spring Festival, the senior members sang with the group for the last time. The Glee Club made its final appearance of the year when the freshman, sophomore, and Junior members sang at the baccalaureate service. by Judy Risner ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA PLAYS AT SPRING FESTIVAL; 54 The West Carrollton Orchestra, which is under the direction of Mr. Harry C. Haggerty, had thirty-three members during the 1954-1955 season. As in past years, the orchestra collaborated with the band and glee club in presenting the Spring Festival. Two members of the orchestra, violinists Barbara Herring and Julie Crater, were honored not only by being chosen to play with the Dayton Junior Philharmonic but also by being selected to play in the All-Ohio State Symphonv Orchestra which gave concerts in Columbus and Cleveland. The West Carrollton Junior Band is composed of beginning instrumentalists in grades six through nine. The junior band meets twice a week, and many of its members also are enrolled in group lessons. These students are looking forward to the day when they may join the ranks of the Senior Band. ORCHESTRA Front semi-circle: Julie Crater, Barbara Herring, Judy Randall, Nancy Mason, Delman Howe, Joe Snell, Charles Wood. Second semi-circle: Carolyn Eubank, Sue Lacey, Sylvia Dean, Beverly Bowman, I red Price, Bill Misenheimer, Carol Kress, Nancy Aufuldish, Lloyd Kress, Carolyn Stocksdale. Third semi-circle: Gwinn Lacy. Mr. H. C. Haggerty, Leonard Smith. Richard Anders, Bob Irvin, Neil Bailey, Leonard Kuhn, fourth semi-circle: Gene Zink, Marvin West, Charles Croy, John Clouse, Charles Zurbuchen, Dave Brown, Douglas Howe. Absent: Jerry Armstrong, Jack Knight, Nancy Zink. JUNIOR BAND Front semi-circle: Norman Sanford, Kay Schmoll, Mary Ford, Nick Wolary, Connie Streete, Beverly Haas, Nancy Ertel. Second semi-circle: Linda Bowman, Natala Wells, James Witham, Shirley I udor, Stephen Papageorge, Harriet Crumley, Judy Kuhn, Michael Kinner, Dennis Kesling, Fred Randall. Third semi-circle: Carolyn Eubank, Sue Lacey, Dean Hall. David Powers, Lenistien Thornton, Herbert Gates, Tom Fee, Mr. H. C. Haggerty. JUNIOR RAND TRAINS FUTURE MUSICIANS JUNIOR BAND WEST CARROLLTON HIGH SCHOO Under the baton of its new director, Mr. Harr)' Haggerty, the West Carrollton High School Band has enjoyed a particularly active year. At each of the football games the band presented a program of music and drills at the half. Again, for all of the home basketball games, the band was on hand to encourage the athletes and to enliven the crowd. In March several soloists and ensembles from the band competed at the District Music Contest at Northridge. Later the band joined forces with other high school musical organizations to present the West Carrollton Spring Festival. As their last activity of the year, the band participated in the Miami Valley Band Festival at An-sonia where they combined with other high school bands in giving a mass concert. This year for the first time the band occupied the suite of music rooms which is located in a wing of the new elementary building. These rooms include a large rehearsal room with built in risers forming a portion of the floor, a music office, an instrument storage room, and three individual practice rooms. BAND PERSONNEL Front semi-circle: Lloyd Kress, Nancy Aufuldish, Judy Randall, Betsy Werth, Barbara Herring, Nancy Mason, Julie Crater, Delman Howe. Second semicircle: Sue Sowers, Grace Brodbeck, Carol Kress, Sylvia Dean, Sandra Kinney, Bill Misenheimer, Jack Knight, Doris Tudor, Fred Price, Larry Armstrong, Nancy Zink, Joe Snell. Third semi-circle: John Bunn, Philip Mason, Roger Fitz, Sonny Hahn, Richard Anders, Neil Bailey, Janet Stocksdale, Barbara Farley, Vivian Morgan, Bruce Copsey, Charles Wood, Leonard Smith, Charles Zurbuchen, Dave Brown, Carolyn Stocksdale, Douglas Howe. Fourth semi-circle: Ann Weidle, Sharon West, Virginia Gauldin, Ruthanne Gaugh, Stella Cooper, Vona Hi-sel, John Clouse, Charles Croy, Marvin West, Jack Boyer, Carol Pfister, Gene Zink, Jerry Armstrong, Gwinn Lacy, Judy Knierer, Carol Harris, Ruth Ann Slaton, Mr. Harry Haggerty. Absent: Leonard Kuhn. BAND DRl M MAJORETTES Ruth Ann Slaton, Sharon West, Judy Knierer, Virginia Gauldin, Carol Harris, Ann Weidle. The band officers for the year were: Jack Knight, president; Neil Bailey, vice president; Nancy Aufuldish. secretary-treasurer; Judy Randall, reporter; Bob Irvin, ninth grade representative; Fred Price, eighth grade representative; and Philip Mason, seventh grade representative. by Judy Randall t. “VICTORY, VICTORY IS OUR CRY” ■ NANCY STEELE DORIS TUDOR DIANA REYNOLDS PHYLLIS HATCHER 60 LOIS KOKOT PIRATE GRIDDERS 4th IN LEAGUE Carl Mays fights for yardage against Tipp City. Although rounding out a less successful season than the West Carrollton gridiron squad enjoyed in 1953, this year’s Pirate eleven grabbed five verdicts against one tie and three setbacks. In the Southwestern Buckeye League competition, the Red and Black broke even as they won three, lost three, and tied one. Thus they finished in fourth place in the league. In the statistical department. West Carrollton averaged 21.11 points per game as compared with their opponents’ average of 10.0 points. Leading scorers on the team were Jerry Coon, who made thirty points in touchdowns and sixteen in conversions for a total of forty-six points, and Jack Freier, whose seven touchdowns gave him forty-two points. WEST CARROLLTON 65; JEFFERSON 0 The Pirates began their football season by downing the Jefferson Broncos 65 to 0. All of the Pirates’ starting backfield scored in the landslide of points. Again and again the Carrollton line succeeded in crushing Jefferson’s plays behind the line of scrimmage. 61 'll 1 ?. 1 3 4 FIRST AND SECOND TEAMS Front row: Carl Mays, Jerry Coon, Jerry Davis, Bob Schuder, Larry Howard, Jim Forsyth, John Coon, Don Ruhkamp, Dick Gibbons, Larry McVey, Jack Freier. Bark row: Coach Graban, Benny Preston, Jim Wickline, Ronnie Rix, Earl Murphy, Jim Randolph, Pete Beckett. Roger Duncan. Don Caskey, Gary Clover, Assistant Coach Bogan. CARL MAYS WEST CARROLLTON 6; WEST MILTON 26 When West Carrollton was defeated 26 to 6 on the West Mil-ton gridiron, the Pirates’ nine-game winning streak was broken. The Bulldogs’ scoring was done by Dick Overla, who scored eighteen points, and Dick Valeau. who accounted for an additional six points. The Pirates’ only score was made early in the fourth quarter when Carl Mays, Pirate quarterback, galloped 47 yards for a touchdown. This game left West Carrollton’s league record standing at one loss and no wins. West Milton went on to finish the season with an unblemished league record and, therefore, earned the Southwestern Buckeye League crown. A f -_6 f n DICK GIBBONS JERRY COON LARRY McVEY JERRY DAVIS 62 JIM FORSYTH BOB SCHUDER WEST CARROLLTON 6; TIPP CITY 7 West Carrollton’s homecoming crowd watched Tipp City’s Red Devils defeat the Pirates 7 to 6. The Devils’ score came midway in the second quarter when Bruce Grove, Tipp City halfback, scored from the ten-yard line. Grove booted the extra point to give Tipp a 7-0 halftime edge. The lone Pirate score came late in the fourth quarter when Carl Mays passed to Halfback Jerry Coon from the forty-nine-yard line. The try for the extra point went wide; so the final score remained 7 to 6. WEST CARROLLTON 20; EATON 6 When the Pirates traveled to Eaton to meet the Golden Eagles, West Carrollton won its first league game of the season. Eaton scored early in the first quarter but was plowed under by the Pirate line during the remainder of the game. During this encounter Carl Mays repeatedly demonstrated his ability both as a passer and as an open-field runner. I I JACK FREIER The Pirate squad relied on strong reserves ready for action. WEST CARROLLTON 26; GERMANTOWN 19 Germantown came to the Pirate field with an unbeaten record but was defeated by the Pirates 26 to 19. The Pirate line played an important part in stopping the Cardinals. This game, which was the Pirates’ sixth consecutive victory over Germantown, was the Cardinals’ only loss during the season. West Carrollton’s record of the season now stood at three-wins and two losses. WEST CARROLLTON 33; MADISON 0 Practically all of the Red and Black squad saw action in the West Carrollton-Madison encounter at Trotwood. The ability demonstrated by the second and third-string players in the Pirates’ 33 to 0 victory over the Golden Rams gives promise of a strong West Carrollton team in 1955. This game put West Carrollton at the fifty per cent mark in league competition, with three league games remaining to be played. A familiar scene at any home game ... the Hi-Y—Y-Teen concession stand. DON RUHKAMP THIRD AND FOURTH TEAMS Front row: Paul Roddy, Ralph Wilson, Neil Sizer, Don Moyer, Charles Bond, Jim Tilton, Joel Wilson, Jerry Parlett, Vernon Carmack, Cary Cauldin, Henry Weidner. Back row: Manager David Chance, Rusty Kokenge, Ellis Lakins, Boh Alexander, Leonard Smith, Sam Weller, Charles Click, John Markunes, Cary Mays, Bill Fuller, Jim Downs, Manager Mike Seibert, Manager John Zur-buchen. WEST CARROLLTON 7; VANDALIA 7 Although Vandalia-Butler’s Aviators came to West Carrollton as the favored team, the Red and Black battled them to a 7-7 tie. After a scoreless first frame, the Pirates made a touchdown early in the second quarter. The Aviators barely salvaged a tie by pushing the ball across the goal line late in the fourth quarter. West Carrollton’s cumulative season record now stood at four wins, two losses, and one tie. A Tipp linebacker intercepts a Pirate pass intended for Dick Gibbons (91). WEST CARROLLTON 21; RANDOLPH 25 Randolph took a close 25 to 21 decision from the Pirates after the lead had ohanged hands six times. This contest proved to be a heart-breaker for the Pirates since the deciding touchdown wras made by Randolph with less than two minutes left to play. This loss to the Bobcats set the Pirate league record at 2-3-1. WEST CARROLLTON 7; OAK WOOD 0 Oakwood came to West Carrollton with a 6-1-1 record only to drop a 7 to 0 tilt to the Pirates. West Carrollton played Oakwood to a scoreless first half, with Bruce Tayler punting the Jacks out of serious trouble on several occasions. Time after time Center Jim Forsyth crashed through the Lumberjack line to stop Oakwood’s plays behind the line of scrimmage. Midway in the third quarter the Pirates scored when Fullback Larry McVey crashed through for a TD and Jerry Coon booted the extra point. This major upset established the Pirates as a strong eleven. WEST CARROLLTON HONORS Two Pirates, John Coon and Jerry Davis, were elected to the all-league first squad; and Jerry Davis was rated in the all-state honorable-mention class. The squad showed excellent sportsmanship and fine team spirit throughout the season. Coach Graban can well be proud of his boys this year. The following ten senior lettermen played their last game for West Carrollton: Gary Clover, Jerry Coon, Jerry Davis, Roger Duncan, Dick Gibbons, Larry Howard, Carl Mays, Larry McVey, Ronnie Rix, and Bob Schuder. The loss of these seniors will be deeply felt; however, if the underclassmen on the squad play as wholeheartedly as they did this year, the Pirate football fortune will remain at the height which it has attained during the past two seasons under Coach Graban. by Jim Blasingame Coach Steve Craban, Assistant Coach Don Bogan, and Manager John Zurbuchen intently watch their team. Jim Randolph and Earl Murphy received severe injuries early in the season but should see much action in 1955. Front row: Coach Carr, Terry Brooke, Harry Thompson, Doug Swab, Dick Fahrney, Lando Steele, David Pierce, Jim Rose, Dave Harris, Vincent Brodbeck, Wayne Mays, David Rix, Jim Richardson, David Michael, Bill Howard. Bob Greene. Second row: David Givens, James Carter, Pat Morris, Larry Bowman, Tom Fee, Leonard Kuhn, Herbert Gates, Floyd Williams, Dick Schindler, Bob Smith, Bruce Copsey, Ray Bannister, Gary Barnes, Sam Speelman, James Keckler, Jerry Armstrong, Billy Carmack, Ronnie Arnold. Back row: Larry Davis, Ronnie Craig, Tommy Weller, Ronnie Brown, Fred Price, Pat Hollan, Bob Shell, Mike Swank, Gary Sizer, Frank Markunes, Ned Pauley, Larry Pummill, Dale Ferguson, David Mays, Doug Renas, Buddy Lowman, Tom Helfinstine, Philip Howard. LITTLE PIRATE GRIDDERS UNDEFEATED For the third consecutive year, the West Carrollton Junior High School foothall team, which is coached by Mr. Howard Carr, concluded its season undefeated. The 1954 team scored the amazing sum of 186 points while its opponents succeeded in gaining only 12 points against the Little Pirates. Some of the players who led the Little Pirates through their victorious season were: Vincent Brodbeck, Dave Harris, Bill Howard, Leonard Kuhn, Wayne Mays, David Michael, Dave Pierce, Jim Richardson. David Rix, Jim Rose, Dick Schindler, Bob Smith, Lando Steele, and Floyd Williams. Three boys, Ronnie Craig, Fred Price, and Jim Rose, were injured early in the season and. therefore, saw little action. The seventh- and eighth-grade team, led by Ronnie Arnold, Tom Helfinstine, Buddy Lowman, Frank Markunes, Davy Mays, Wayne Mays, and Dave Pierce, won both games that it played in 1954. These experienced players will form the backbone of the 1955 Little Pirate squad. The scores for the Little Pirates were: Grades 7, 8, and 9 West Carrollton 44 Jefferson 6 West Carrollton 19 Miamisburg . 0 12 Trot wood 0 West Carrollton 25 Oakwood . 6 West Carrollton.... 47 Randolph 0 West Carrollton 13 Beavercreek 0 Grades 7 and 8 West Carrollton........19 Oakwood_____________0 West Carrollton........ 7 Oakwood_____________0 Totals for All Junior High School Games West Carrollton--------186 Opponents____________12 by Dick Fahrney 67 HOCKEY The hard-working West Carrollton hockey team could be seen practicing at least once each week throughout the months of October and November. Under the supervision of Mrs. Mary Combs, girls’ physical education instructor, the hockey team played four games. The teams which they played and the scores were: Fairmont 2 West Carrollton 1 Northridge 2 West Carrollton 1 Oakwood .... 3 West Carrollton 1 Alumnae —5 West Carrollton 3 The 1954 hockey team was definitely a “first-half team.” Always they were either ahead or tied at the end of the first half, but invariably they failed to hold their opponents during the second half. In the Oakwood game, the West Carrollton girls put up an excellent defense. Since Oakwood is noted for its outstanding hockey teams, the West Carrollton team was proud to say that it held Oakwood scoreless during the first half of the 1954 game. Although the West Carrollton team brought home no victories, they should be given much credit for their enthusiastic spirit and their outstanding sportsmanship. Even though some of their games were played in freezing weather, the girls were sorry to see the hockey sea son end. They are now eagerly anticipating a series of victories in the fall of 1955. The following persons, who are shown in the picture below, participated in the sport in 1954. Front row: Barbara Hile, Ann Weidle, Susan Kankin, Karen Kronborg, Elaine Barker, Theresa Moses, Janice Wentlender, Maureen Fite, Melanie Hohnhorst, Paula Bond, Mary Weidner. Second row: Dorothy Morton, Phyllis Harville, Nancy Warman, Sandra Barsalou, Shirley Chance, Rebecca Folan, Betty LeHew, Sue Melzoni, Carol Hohnhorst, Barbara Weidner, Wanda Frost, Janice Bush. Back row: Betty Hamilton, manager; Judy Risner, Deanna Mattox, Frances Williams, Sue Stivers, Jo Brown, Cracie Spurlock, Joyce Carey. Shirley Eubank, Jean Zechar, Patsy Kinney, Ruth Ann Slaton, Connie Wright, Nancy Roddy, Elah Pettit, manager; Mrs. Mary Combs, coach. by Karen Kronborg ‘A FIRST-HALF TEAM” 10th AND lltli GRADERS ARE HOCKEY CHAMPS JUNIOR TEAM Front row: Carol Hohnhorst, Wanda Frost, Nancy Warman. Ann WVidle, Connie Wright, Dorothy Morton. Second row: Mrs. Combs, Sue Stivers. Karen Kronborg, Judy Kisner, Frances Williams, Betty LeHew, Phyllis Harville. In the intramural hockey tournament the juniors defeated the seniors 3-1, and the sophomores were victors over the freshmen 4-1. When the sophomore and junior teams met, they played to a 1-1 tie. SOPHOMORE TEAM Front row: Janice Bush, Lois Kolcot, Barbara Hile, Theresa Moses, Jeannie Bolinger, Willa 70 Morton. Second row: Barbara Weidner, Peggy Coffey, Deana Tudor, Sharon West, Joyce Young, ________________Melanin Hohnhorst. Maurrcn Fite. Mr . Combs.___________________________________ W.C. CAGERS TIE FOR 2nd PLACE IN LEAGUE West Milton’s Ronnie Peele and West Carrollton’s Bob Schuder go up lor the ball at mid-court. Viewed from the standpoint of both the excellent record achieved and the amount of character developed, the 1954-55 basketball season proved to be unusually successful. The West Carrollton Pirates showed themselves to be a power not only within their league but also in valley competition. They completed their regular season with a very impressive 11-4 record. Within the Southwestern Buckeye League race the Pirates fought to a 5-2 win-loss record and thus achieved a second-place tie with Eaton. The Pirates opened their season with five successive wins—Germantown, Jefferson, Northridge, Miamisburg, and alumni—before they reached their first stumbling block, Dayton Fairview. Fairview, with only three losses during its season, took third place in the Dayton Big 10 League. VARSITY SQUAD Kneeling: Assistant Coach Steve Graban, Coach Don Bogan. Standing: Carl Mays, Ronnie Myers, Dick Gibbons, Jerry Davis, Bob Schuder, Jerry Estepp, Pete Beckett, Jack Freier. rry Davis breaks away from West Milton’s Hemmerick score. After these first six games, the Pirates turned to their Southwestern Buckeye League opponents. The Red and Black cagers won from Tipp City, Butler, and Madison before they met their arch league rival, West Milton. After leading Milton by seven points at halftime, the Pirates fell to the Bulldogs. Milton’s victory gave them an undisputed right to the league crown. West Carrollton ended its season with losses to Seven Mile and Randolph and wins over Eaton, Oakwood, and Patterson. During the first fourteen games of the season. West Carrollton piled up a total of 366 points in league competition and 751 points in all its games. This total gave the Pirates a season average of 57.03 points per game as compared with their opponents’ average of 53.63. High scorers and the number of points they made in the first fifteen games were: Bob Schuder, 239; Carl Mays, 179; Jerry Davis, 139; Dick Gibbons, 101; and Ronnie Myers, 82. Hemmerick blocks Mays’ shot during the West Milton game. The West Carrollton boosters stand to join the cheerleaders in a “Team, Rah” just before the West Carrollton-West Milton encounter. Coach Bogan checks to see how many minutes remain in the Milton game. JACK FREIER CARL MAYS RALPH WILSON In 1954-55 Pirate mentor Don Bogan was coaching the tallest team in the history of West Carrollton High School. The Pirate starting lineup averaged 6’1” in height. Only one of the first six players, Carl Mays, is less than six feet tall. The mainstays of this varsity squad were seniors Jerry Davis, Jerry Estepp, Dick Gibbons, Carl Mays, Ronnie Myers, and Bob Schuder. Remaining to bolster the Pirate cause in ’55-’56 are Pete Beckett, Sonny Hahn, and Ralph Wilson, all juniors; and Neil 74 Sizer and Henry Weidner, both sophomores. Coach Bogan displayed his excellent coaching ability and sound good judgment while piloting his 1954-55 West Carrollton team to a superior 11-4 record. This outstanding record was a triumph shared by the team, the coach, and the student body. The school must now look to the future, but it will not soon forget the 1954-55 Pirate squad which brought such glory to West Carrollton. by Jim Blasingame DICK GIBBONS RONNIE MYERS Bob Schuder out-jumps two West Milton players as he snatches a rebound from the Pirate board. RESERVE CAGERS WIN 7 OUT OF 16 Kneeling: David Chance, Manager; Gene Taylor, Don Haddix, Bill Pierce, Ted Hoffman, Henry Weidner, Darell Tobias, Manager. Standing: Gary Mays, Vernon Carmack. Benny Preston. Neil Sizer, Don Caskey, Sajn Weller, Sonny Hahn. Although Coach Graban’s reserve basketball team finished its season with a record of seven wins and eight losses, the Junior Pirates proved themselves to be an aggressive, fast-breaking ball club. When the season opened, the reserves lacked experience; but as the season progressed, the Pirates gained skill, and teamwork became the essence of their success. Lack of height was the chief handicap of the Junior Pirates during their 1954-55 season. The tallest players on the reserve squad were Sonny Hahn and Sam Weller who stand five feet eleven inches tall. During the first fourteen games of the season, the West Carrollton reserves piled up 547 points as compared with 539 points for their opponents. In these same fifteen games the high scorers for the Pirate reserves were Sonny Hahn, 106; Ralph Wilson, 92; Henry Weidner, 89; and Sam Weller, 81. Sophomores composed the depth of the reserve squad; to these sophomores Coach Bogan will look since the fate of West Carrollton’s future varsity teams rests in the hands of the 1954-55 reserves. With a hard-fighting team such as these reserves, so capably coached by Mr. Steve Graban, Coach Bogan will continue to produce outstanding varsity teams, and the West Carrollton fortunes will soar. by Jim Blasingame lb FRESHMAN CAGERS WIN 12 OUT OF 14 Both the junior high basketball squad and the eighth grade team of 1954-55 continued the ever-lengthening tradition of racking up superior season records. Coach Carr’s freshman team finished the year with a 12-2 record while the eighth grade squad won ten encounters out of twelve. The junior high frosh squad used a 3-2 zone and a fast-breaking, aggressive type of ball handling. During the ’54-’55 season the following boys were the mainstays of the Little Pirate team: Dave Harris, Dick Schindler, Bob Smith. Lando Steele, and Floyd Williams. The eighth grade squad was as aggressive and hard-fighting as was the freshman team. The high scorer for the eighth grade squad was Wayne Mays, who seems to be following in the footsteps of his older brothers. Mr. Carr, who has coached the junior high basketball teams since 1950, has consistently produced smooth-working ball clubs. No matter how far these players go in their future basketball careers, they will always remember with pleasure and pride that they were an integral part of the fine 1954-55 team. by Jim Blasingame Front row: Dick Fahrney, David Harris, Lando Steele, David Michael, Donald St. John, Leonard Kuhn, Jim Keckler. Second row: Coach Howard Carr, Vincent Brodbeck, Manager; Floyd Williams, Dick Schindler, Jim Richardson, Bob Alexander, Bob Smith, Terry Brooke, Manager. Third row: Frank Markunes, Joe Stomps, Pat Hollan, Ned Pauley, Ronnie Arnold, Bob Shell, Gary Barnes, Fred Price, Tom Helfinstine. Absent: Buddy Lowman, Dave Mays, Wayne Mays. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Seated: Dorothy Morton, Janice Wcntlender, Loisnan Thomas, Carol Hohnhorst, Barbara Weidner, Carol Wright, Melanie Hohnhorst, Carolyn Shell, Phyllis Harville, Maureen Fite, Mary Weidner. Standing: Jeannie Bolinger, Manager; Carol Pfister, Betty LeHew, Susan Rankin, Susan Mason, Ruth Ann Slaton, Mrs. Mary R. Combs, Coach; Elaine Barker, Nancy Steele, Donna Hinton, Deanna Christie, Karen Kronborg, Jean Zechar, Deana Tudor, Peggy Coffey. Manager. Betty LeHew goes up for a rebound in an encounter with Northridge. 78 Under the direction of Mrs. Mary Combs, the 1955 girls’ basketball teams played an eight-game schedule, the maximum number which the Ohio Athletic Association permits girls’ teams to play. Results of the last games were not available at press time, but in the first seven encounters of the season the first team won two and lost five while the second team won four, tied one, and lost two. A different captain was appointed for each game so that many girls might have the experience of serving in that capacity. lay eight-game schedule Both because the gymnasiums were used by the boys’ varsity and junior high teams three nights each week and because Mrs. Combs and many of the girls on the teams participated in bowling on Mondays and Tuesdays, the girls’ basketball teams practiced only one night each week. Most of the games were held on Thursdays on the home court. The teams thoroughly enjoyed their basketball season and demonstrated good sportsmanship in every encounter. The participants feel that interschool competition provides an excellent opportunity to make new friends; so each game ended with an informal social gathering including the members of the opposing teams. Susan Rankin attempts to retrieve the ball from a Northridge guard. Karen Kronborg (right) fights for a rebound in an encounter with Carlisle. 71 TWELVE TEAMS COMPET Ruthanne prepares for a bowl. Once each week from December through March sixty girls in grades nine through twelve traveled to Miamisburg to bowl. The bowlers did not com-pete with other schools; rather they divided themselves into twelve teams which fought for the school championship. MONDAY BOWLERS Front row: Mrs. Mary Combs, Mary Weidner, Maureen File, Phyllis Harville, Barbara Weidner, Carolyn Stocksdale, Janice Wentlender, Ann W'eidle, Peggy Coffey, Jeannie Bolinger, Loisnan Thomas, Phyllis Hatcher. Second row: Sue Ann Stivers, Carol Pfister, Susan Mason, Judy Randall, Nancy Roddy, Carolyn Shell, Susan Rankin, Nancy Aufuldish, Shirley Cantrell, Barbara Herring. Third row: Karen Kronborg, Diana Reynolds, Nancy Steele, Karen Wilson, Ruthanne Gaugh, Jan Jennens, Elaine Barker, Jean Zechar. OK BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIP Although each team had hopes of being in the winning line, there was much action and fun for all participants, whether they were finalists or not. At the end of the championship game, Mr. Fortener presented trophies to each member of the winning team. I Good for a strike, Elaine! TUESDAY BOWLERS Front row: Pat Lynn Smith, Betty Hamilton, Elah Pettit, Judy Sorrell, Judy Helfinstine, Theresa Moses, Shirley Coffey, Mrs. Mary Combs. Second row: Nina Kramer, Paula Bond, Barbara Hile. Joyce Carey. Donna Howerton, Connie Wright, Joyce Young. Grace Lakins, Lois Kokot. Third row: Betty Carroll, Deana Tudor, Dolores Bond, Donna Hinton, Nancy Lachat. Deanna Christie, Betty LeHew, Judy Pepper, Mary Gates. Wi i JERRY COON LARRY McVEY AND DICK GIBBONS TRACK SQUAD WHS Since the West Carrollton track team came under the tutelage of Coach Don Bogan in the spring of 1946, it has been known as a powerhouse. The 1954 squad was no exception. It collected eight trophies, broke four school records, and won the Southwestern Buckeye League championship. Four Pirate harriers established new school records during the 1954 season. Dick Gibbons broke the West Carrollton record for the broad jump when, in a meet with Jefferson, he jumped 19’ 11%.” During a dual meet with Oakwood, Larry McVey established a new Pirate record by running the 100-yard dash in 10.25 seconds. Jerry Davis, in the district meet, set a new school record in the 440-yard dash by reducing the time to a sizzling 50.9 seconds. When the Pirates faced Middletown in the first meet of the season. Bob Schuder tossed the discus 127’ 10” to establish a new school record. Not satisfied with this achievement, Bob later in the season broke his own record on two different occasions. In the meet with Miamisburg and Lebanon he tossed the discus 129’ 4”; and when the Pirates met Seven Mile, he increased the length of his throw to 135’ 8.” The 1954 track scores in the dual meets were: West Carrollton......... 56 1 3 West Carrollton_______ 76 West Carrollton..........72 2 3 West Carrollton----------57 West Carrollton-.........79 Middletown________61 2 3 Jefferson__________19 Eaton ........—....26 1 3 Oakwood ___________61 Seven Mile_________39 Perhaps the Red and Black made their best showing in the Trotwood Relays. The Pirates committed mutiny by bringing home five out of seven relay trophies. Competing in a field of fifteen schools, West Carrollton earned 42 7 10 points and BOB SCHUDER 82 BILL WOOD AND JACK PUMMILL LEAGI'E championship took home the first-place trophy. Tipp City, with 18 1 3 points, placed second; while Butler followed closely with 18. West Carrollton established meet records in the 400-yard shuttle relay, the mixed medley, the sprint medley, and the mile relay. Jerry Coon sailed to a first place in the pole vault. At the Southwestern Buckeye League Meet the West Carrollton harriers, led by the running of Jerry Davis, copped the league championship when they chalked up 61 1 3 points. West Milton earned 47 5 6 points while Oakwood earned 46 1 2. Jerry Davis won both the 440-yard dash and the high jump, and he placed fifth in the shot put. In anchoring the mile relay, he made up fifteen yards making possible the Pirate victory in that event. This victory in the last event of the evening gave the Pirates enough points to push ahead of West Milton and win the league championship. The league coaches voted to award Davis the trophy for the most valuable participant in the league meet. In the Southwestern District Track Meet, West Carrollton scored eleven points and placed in four events. Consequently, three Pirate harriers—Dick Gibbons, Bob Schuder, and Jerry Davis—were entitled to go to the state meet. At the state meet. At the state meet, Jerry Davis placed fourth in the 440-yard dash. The eight lettermen returing to the 1955 squad were Pete Beckett, Jerry Coon, Jerry Davis, Dick Gibbons, Carl Mays, Gary Mays, Larry McVey, and Bob Schuder. Only four lettermen were graduated in 1954, those being Jim Chance, Jack Pummill, Lowell Randolph, and Bill Wood. With the three high scorers from the 1954 squad—Jerry Davis, Jerry Coon, and Dick Gibbons—returning for the 1955 season, the Pirates looked forward to another outstanding track squad. by Jim Blasinganie COACH BOGAN AND ASSISTANT COACH CRABAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOI TRACK SQUAD j Front row: Gary Sizer, Terry Downs. Fred Price, David Givens. Second row: Gary Barnes, Lando Steele, Larry Pummill, I.eonard Kuhn, Charles Zurbuchen. Third row: Floyd Williams. Wayne Mays, Dave Harris. Henry W'eidner. Fourth row: Bill Howard, Ellis Lakins, Bill Pierce, David Pierce, Mike Swank. Fifth row: Bob Alexander. Darell Tobias. Benny Preston, Neil Sizer. Sixth row: Jim Wickline, Assistant Track Coach Graban. Sam Weller. The 1954 Junior High School track squad carried out the West Carrollton tradition of developing outstanding tracksters. They participated in two meets during the spring season. The Junior Pirates won a three-way meet with Miamisburg and Jefferson but dropped a dual contest with Oakwood. Assistant Track Coach Steve Graban is training a number of boys who will be valuable assets to the Varsity squad in the years to come. Outstanding among these boys is Bill Howard who was the Junior Pirates’ leading point man. He participated in the 100-yard dash, the 220-yard dash, the broad jump, and the 880-yard relay. Runners Neil Sizer and Dave Harris were welcome additions to the Varsity’s distance events in 1955. by Jim Blasingame 84 BASEBALL TEAM EARNS LEAGUE CROWN In 1954 West Carrollton enjoyed one of its finest years in baseball. The Pirates ended their season with a slate of ten games won and three lost. In league games the Red and Black squad did not falter; consequently, they recaptured the Southwestern Buckeye League crown which had been theirs in ’51 and 52. The scores for the 1954 baseball season were: West Carrollton 7 Trotwood-Madison — 6 9 Randolph 6 6 Northridge 0 4 Chaminade 13 West Carrollton 4 Oakwood 0 West Carrollton 8 West Milton . . 4 West Carrollton 11 Tipp City 4 West Carrollton 11 Vandalia-Butler 2 . 2 Franklin 5 8 Patterson . a o 4 6 Eaton 3 West Carrollton 4 Miamisburg Legion .... 3 Front row: Ralph Wilson, Sam Weller, Henry Weidner, Jim Tilton, Dale McKee Benny Preston. Neil Sizer, Jim Randolph. Second row: Fred Price, Don McClelland Bill Wood, Jake Graham, Carl Mays, Eddie Baker. Bill Dorsey, Larry Howard. Third row: Don Caskey. Pete Becke• . Bob Schuder. Jerry Davis. Rickey Branner. Coach Eisele. Top row: Ellis Uk.ns Larry Alcorn Leonard Smith, Mike Seibert, Vernon Carmack. Walter Tousey, Gary Mays, John Coon. Bill Pierce. In spite of their success during the regular season, the Pirates again suffered from “tournament-itis.” In their first tournament encounter, the Red and Black squad fell to Franklin by a score of 5 to 2. The success of the ’54 season may be attributed largely to the fact that the club was able to overcome the weak hitting which plagued the ’53 squad. Nine members of the team batted in the .300’s, the team as a group had a .248 batting average as compared with the .190 average of its opponents. Several of Mr. Eisele’s charges stand out as having been particularly valuable players. Rickey Branner, who played his first year of baseball as a senior, led the team in the batting-average department with a .385. Jerry Davis, another hard hitter, followed close behind Rickey’s score. Jake Graham, who batted a .345, was elected by the Ohio high-school coaches as a second baseman on the All-Ohio team. RICKEY BRANNER BILL WOOD JAKE GRAHAM JIM TILTON CARL MAYS In all four years of his high-school play Jake was a great help to the Pirates. Also not to be overlooked was Carl Mays. Although he was called upon as a pitcher only when he was needed, Carl was regarded as the key man on the pitching staff, and his unusual pitching aided the team materially in its league play. The team also relied heavily on Bill Wood, who was the winning pitcher in three of his four games. West Carrollton graduated six lettermen in 1954, those being Eddie Baker, Rickey Branner, Jim Chance, Jerry Graham. Don McClelland, and Bill Wood. Their absence will be sorely felt; but Mr. Eisele, who has established a splendid reputation for developing both good teams and good boys, hoped to have another successful campaign in 1955. by Bob Schuder Members of the golf squad were, from left to right: Don Potts, Joe Snell, Coach Murl Huffman, Jerry Coon. Ted Hoffman, and Freddy Miller. GOLF SQUAD BUILDS FOI Coach Huffman’s 1954 golf squad concentrated on building for future years. The first four players were two juniors, Jerry Coon and Don Potts; one sophomore, Joe Snell: and one freshman, Ted Hoffman. With this nucleus of lettermen, Mr. Huffman had a much stronger squad in 1955. The Red and Black golfers use the Nassau method of scoring. This system provides that one point be given to the winner of the most holes in the front nine, another point for the back nine, and a third point for the most holes of the entire eighteen. Jerry Coon led in the scoring with 11 points, and Joe Snell followed closely with 10% markers. Ted Hoffman earned 5Y? points while Don Potts made one-half point. The scores for the 1954 season were as follows: West Carrolkon__________ 4 West Carrollton ...........3% West Carrollton.......... 6 West Carrollton_________ 0 West Carrollton.......... 0 West Carrollton ........ 2l West Carrollton____________5% West Carrollton___________6V2 Miamisburg 8 Chaminade 8l 2 Patterson 5l 2 Beavercreek ..... 12 Lebanon 12 Lebanon ... 9i 2 Kiser 10y2 Franklin 91 2 In the handicap trophy intra-squad tournament, which is held at the end of each season, Ted Hoffman beat Don Potts by three points, the final score being 232 to 235. As in the past, the Pirate golf squad used the Miamisburg Mound Country Club course for its practice sessions and for its home games. by Jerry Coon THE FUTURE TED HOFFMAN JOE SNELL DON POTTS COACH HUFFMAN 91 rfcCuutUdt'iatiou a ut 'Pacuity SUPERINTENDENT WALTER E. SHADE 92 MRS. CHARLOTTE HOFF Secretary When Mr. Shade assumed the reins as superintendent of the West Carrollton Schools in 1931. he found it relatively easy to become acquainted with each of the school’s seven hundred and fifty students and thirty-one teachers. Now, however, that the student body has swelled to two thousand two hundred persons and the faculty to eighty-one. Mr. Shade finds it impossible to call by name each member of the West Carrollton family. Nevertheless, we know that Mr. Shade still maintains his vital interest in the personal development of each individual. Since the offices of the superintendent are now located in the new West Carrollton Elementary School, we meet Mr. Shade less frequently during the course of a day; yet when we seek him out, we find that he is always ready to give wise counsel about our problems or to rejoice in our successes. Busy as he is, we can count on seeing Mr. Shade at almost all of our athletic events and social affairs. BOARD OF EDUCATION One woman and five men comprise the Board of Education, a group of community leaders who are responsible for helping Mr. Shade determine school policies. Five of the members are elected by their fellow citizens; the sixth, the clerk-treasurer, is appointed by the Board to the full-time position of accounting for the finances of the school. In the picture below the members of the Board of Education are, from left to right: Mrs. Margaret Evans Rossiter, Mr. Basil Brown. Mr. John Clouse, President; Mr. Harley Werth, Vice President; Mr. A. Emerson Fahrney, Mr. Walter E. Shade, Superintendent of Schools; and Mr. Forrest E. Treon, Clerk-Treasurer. Photo by E. F. Barker 93 PRINCIPAL RUSSELL AND MRS. RANDALL Mr. Harry A. Russell has been a member of the West Carrollton faculty since 1923 and has served as principal of the high school since 1929. During these thirty-two years his quiet humor and sympathetic understanding have endeared him to hundreds of students who have sought his counsel. Particularly during this transitional year in which the superintendent’s office has been moved to the new elementary building, all the former grade-school rooms have been utilized by the previously over-crowded high school, and twelve new teachers have taught in the high school, Mr. Russell has demonstrated his patience and wisdom. Mr. Russell received the A.B. degree from Richmond University and the A.M. degree from Ohio State University. In addition, he has studied at Wittenberg College and the University of Dayton. Mrs. Ann Hetzel Randall during her first year as high-school secretary has captured the respect and admiration of students and faculty alike. The efficient yet cheerful and friendly atmosphere of the high school office reflects in large part the personality of Mrs. Randall. 94 The newly-created position of assistant principal is held by Mr. A. Clair Eisele, a member of the West Carrollton High School faculty since 1942. In this capacity, Mr. Eisele is responsible for the attendance and discipline of boys in grades seven through nine, and he aids Mr. Russell in the administration of the junior high school. Mr. Eisele also serves as an instructor in biology, physical education, and health; and he is the varsity baseball coach. Mr. Eisele attended Wittenberg College from which he received the B.S. Ed. degree. Miss Martha Dean came to the West Carrollton High School in 1938 as a teacher of English and languages. In 1947 she succeeded Miss Marsh as dean of girls. As the school population increased, the duties of this office expanded and Miss Dean gradually had to give up her classes. This year, for the first time, Miss Dean has devoted her entire time to counseling and to administrative duties. In addition to her duties as dean of girls, Miss Dean also serves as sponsor of the Dean’s Council, the Y-Teens, and as co-sponsor of Allied Youth. Miss Dean holds the A.B. degree from Cedarville College and has completed further study at Ohio State University, Ohio Wesleyan University, Wittenberg College, and the University of Dayton. MISS MARTHA DEAN MR. A. CLAIR EISELE MISS RUTH ARNOLD At W.C. since 1927 Commercial Subjects A.B., V ilmington College; A..If., Ohio State University; student, Miami University, Bliss College. MR. ALVIE A. BENTLEY At W.C. since 1954 History, Social Studies B.S. Ed., Wittenberg College. 7de4e MR. DONALD C. BOGAN At W.C. since 1945 English, Physical Education, Head Basketball and Track Coach, Assistant Football coach B.S. Ed., Wilmington College; student, Ohio State University, University of Colorado, University of West Virginia. MR. H. RESSLER BROWN At W.C. since 1936 Mathematics, Guidance, Hi-Y AS., Otterbein College; student. Clarion fPennsylvania) State Teachers College, Ohio State University, University of Dayton, Wittenberg College. 96 MR. HOWARD CARR At W.C. since 1948 History, Social Studies, Junior High Football and Basketball Coach B.S., University of Dayton; student, Michigan State University. MRS. MARY RUPP COMBS At W.C. since 1944-1946; 1948-1951; and since 1954 Physical Education, Health, Cheerleaders, G.A.A., Coach of all girls sports Kellogg School of Physical Education, Battle Creek College. MR. THEODORE W. CROY At W.C. since 1939 Industrial Arts, Athletic Manager A.B., Otterbein College; A.M., Ohio State University. MISS JACQUELINE CASE At W.C. since 1954 English, Reading and Spelling A.B., Texas Christian University; student, University of Toulouse, France. MR. RUPERT G. DOAN At W.C. since Nov., 1954 English, Public Speaking, Journalism, Pirates Log A.B., Ohio Wesleyan University; student, Ohio State University, University of Chicago. MR. LEWIS O. ENGEL At W.C. since 1954 Industrial Arts MR. GERALD CRIBLEY At W.C. 1941 1945 and since 1947 BS., Eastern Kentucky State College. Mechanical Drawing BS. Ed., Ohio Northern University; student. Bowling Green State University, Miami University. MR. J. A. FRANZ At W.C. since 1954 Physical Education BS., Otterbein College. 97 MR. ROBERT FREDERICK At W.C. since 1952 Art B.F.A., Miami University; B.S. Ed., Miami University. MISS DOROTHY M. FREELAND At W.C. since 1954 Home Economics, Red Cross B.S., Ohio State University. MR. HARRY C. HAGGERTY At W.C. since 1954 Music, Band, Orchestra BS. Mus. Ed., University of Cincin• nati; Diploma, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. pT(UH MR. STEVE GRABAN At W.C. since 1946 Science, Physical Education, Head Football Coach, Assistant Basketball and Track Coach A3., University of Kentucky; Ed.M., Indiana University; student. University of West Virginia. MR. JAMES JOHNSON At W.C. since 1952 Social Studies, Science, Allied Youth BS., University of Dayton. MR. DICKINSON T. GUILER At W.C. since 1950 English, Piratan, Social Science Club BS. Ed., Miami University; A.M., Columbia University; student, Roosevelt College of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology. 98 MR. MURL ELDON HUFFMAN At W.C since 1946 Social Studies, History, Golf Coach, Social Science Club A.B., Manchester College; student, Ohio State University. z td MRS. ALICE DONNERSBACH MASON At W.C. since 1954 Speech Correction A.B., Ohio Wesleyan University; A.M., University of Alabama; student, Ohio University, Miami University. MRS. ELFRIEDE LAEMMERZAHL MILLER At W.C. since 1954 Mathematics, Science A.B., New York State College for Teachers; AM., New York State College for Teachers. Cue{ruHt , , , MRS. NELLIE LINDSEY MILLS At W.C. since 1953 English, Reading and Spelling A.B., Carson-Newman College; student. Union College (Ky.), Eastern Kentucky State College, University of Ken-MISS REBECCA MARSH tucky. At W.C. since 1934 English, History, Junior Play A.B., Cedar nil le College; AM., Ohio State University; student, Columbia University, University of Cincinnati. MR. JOHN W. NEWBERG At W.C. since 1946 Mathematics BS., Indiana Central College; student. University of Cincinnati. 99 MR. ROSS R. ROBBINS At W.C. since 1948 Music, Girls' Glee Club B.S. Ed., University oj Nebraska; stu• dent, Luther College. MR. JAMES L. ROBINSON At W.C. since 1952 Typing, Social Studies, School Activities Funds Supervisor BS., Eastern Kentucky State College; A.M., University of Kentucky; Student. Miller School of Business. s4djectioe4. MR. VICTOR M. SHOWALTER At W.C. since 1950 Science, Universe Club, T.E.M. Club BS., Otterbein College; BS. Ed., Ohio State University. MR. CHARLES C. SMITH At W.C. since 1954 Mathematics A3., Berea College; A.M., Eastern Kentucky State College. 100 MRS. HARRIETT SMITH At W.C. since 1954 School Nurse, Attendance Officer, Growth and Development R.N., Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing; student. University of Cincinnati. cuttC . . MRS. EI3ITH ANSTAETT STEPHENS At W.C. since 1944 Librarian BS. Ed., Miami University; student. University of IVisconsin, Western Reserve University. MRS. RUBY E. WEILER At W.C. since 1954 Home Economics, Cafeteria Manager A.B., Otterbein College; student. Ball State Teachers College, Ohio State University. MISS SHIRLEY ANN SNIDER At W.C. since Sept.-Oct., 1954 English, Journalism, Pirates Log A.B., Transylvania College. MISS MINNIE LUCILLE WILLS At W.C. since 1952 Spanish, Social Studies A.B., Olivet College (III.); AM., University of Illinois. MR. JACK E. WOODHOUSE At W.C. since 1954 Latin, English, Latin Club A.B., University of Kentucky. MR. PAUL WEILER At W.C. since 1953 Mathematics, Vocations A.B., Bald win-Wallace College; AM., Ohio State University; student. University of PittsburghCarnegie Institute of Technology, Miami University. MISS RUTH I. WOODMAN At W.C. since 1934 English, Driver Training. Senior Play, Y-Teens A.B., Heidelberg College; student. University of Cincinnati. 101 102 SENIOR MEMORIES OF DAYS GONE BY From that September morning, long ago, when we first gathered for the opening of school until the day that we were graduated, our minds were filled with the pleasantness of “old W.C.” There are memories that will always remain deep in our hearts, never to be forgotten. Little did we realize when we entered kindergarten just how soon our days of eating paste and sleeping on rugs (remember?) would be things of the past. In no time at all. our grade school thrills were but fond memories. Those happy-go-lucky days, the days of “not a care in the world.” were climaxed by our grade school commencement. As our junior high school days arrived, we began to feel as if we were part of the school. The opposite sex had now entered the picture; we had reached the days of “going steady.” We sensed the responsibility of growing up. Remember the day of freshman initiation when we paraded through the halls, lipstick in our ears, and flour in our hair? “Boy, wait till next year.” Can’t you hear it now ? During our first two years of high school we began to acquire the technique of leading and of being good followers. When “we grown-ups entered our junior year of the three “R’s,” we scarcely knew w’hat varied activities lay ahead of us. Long hours went into our junior play, The Fighting Littles. Class rings were chosen. Junior Career Day made us contemplate our future occupations. The responsibility for the Junior-Senior Reception gave us our first taste of planning. All of these events helped make our junior year one of the most pleasant that we had encountered. As we reached our senior year, our future looming before us, we realized that this great, wonderful dream would soon be over. We participated in as many clubs and activities as possible. We journeyed to Wampler’s Barn for our Senior Prom. Miss Woodman, marking her second appearance as our director, led us splendidly through our senior play, Home Stveet Homicide. We ordered our name cards and invitations. At last we found ourselves on the receiving end of an enjoyable, yet paradoxically sad, Junior-Senior Reception. Now that the curtain has descended on our happy high school days, we, the Class of ’55, hope that all future classes will receive as many benefits from school as we did. To everyone who made our school days so memorable, we give our thanks. by Dick Gibbons 104 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS DICK GIBBONS ____________________________ President JIM BLASINGAME Vice President PATSY KINNEY_______________________________Secretary PAT TOBIAS_________________________________Treasurer MR. DONALD C. BOGAN________________________ Advisor MR. MURL E. HUFFMAN ........................ Advisor CLASS MOTTO Not to the top but climbing. CLASS FLOWER American Beauty Rose CLASS COLORS Blue and White 105 SENIORS Russell Ballard Catherine Elaine Barker Class Officer 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Hockey 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; CAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Pirates’ Log 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Allied Youth 2, 4. James Blasincame Class Officer 1, 4; Basketball I, 2. 3: Track 2, 3. 4; Cross Country 4; Pirates' Log 4; Piratan 3, 4, Business Manager 4; Library .Assistant 2; Junior Red Cross 1; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Class Play 3. 4; Allied Youth 1, 2. 3. 4. President 3, 4; Latin Club 1. 2. Treasurer 1. President 2; Social Science Club 2, 3, 4; Scholarship Team 1, 2. 3; National Honor Society. Paula Jean Bond Hockey 3, 4; Bowling 4; GAA 1, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Minstrels 1; Y-Teens 4; Allied Youth 3. 106 Sue Bowden Hockey 2; Gym Assistant 4; GAA 1, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3. 4; Pirates' Log 3; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3, 4, Program Chairman 2. Carole Tewell Burton GAA 1; Pirates’ Log 4; Y-Teens 2; Allied Youth 2. Not pictured: Freda Fletcher Brown Shirley Chance Class Officer 1; Basketball 4; Hockey 2, 4; Bowling 2, 4; Baseball 1; Gym Assistant 4; GAA 1, 2, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Pirates Log 2; Dean’s Council 3; Y-Teens 4. Joanna Clouse GAA 1, 3, 4; Pirates Log 4; Piratan 4; Library Assistant 2; Dean's Council 4; Junior Red Cross 1, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Social Chairman 3, Program Chairman 4; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3, 4, Publicity Chairman 4; Latin Club 1( 2; Spanish Club 3; Social Science Club 3, 4; Scholarship Team 3; National Honor Society. I Gary Clover Class Officer 1; Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Pirates Log 4; Piratan 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. Treasurer 4; Allied Youth 2; Latin Club L 2. Charles T. CoATNEY Archie Collins Gerald Coon Class Officer 2. 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Bowling 1, 2; Baseball 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Golf 1, 2, 3, 4; Pirates’ Log 4, Editor 4; Piratan 4; Hi-Y 3, 4, Vice President 4; Allied Youth 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Social Science Club 4; Scholarship Team 1, 2, 3; National Honor Society. OF ’55 107 SENIORS Joyce Ann Custenborder Basketball 2, 3; Gym Assistant 3; GAA 4; Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Minstrels 1, 2, 3; Pirates’ Log 2; Library Assistant 4; Junior Red Cross 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Allied Youth 1, 3, 4. Jerry Davis Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1; Minstrels X; Piratan 4; Stage Crew 1, 2; Hi-Y 2. 3, 4; Class Play 4. Allen E. DeVilbiss, II William Dorsey Football 1, 2; Basketball 1. 2; Baseball 3; Track 1; Hi-Y 2. Roger Duncan Class Officer 1; Football 1, 2, 4; Pirates’ Log 4; Stage Crew 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3, 4, President 2. Harmon Ertel Piratan 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Allied Youth 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2. 108 Jerry Estepp Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Piratan 4; Hi-Y 2; Latin Club 1, 2; Social Science Club 3, 4; Scholarship Team 1, 2, 3; National Honor Society. Richard Dean Gibbons Class Officer 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Orchestra 1; Minstrels 1; Pirates Log 4; Piratan 4, Editor 4; Stage Crew 1, 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Allied Youth 4; Latin Club 1, 2, Secretary 2; Social Science Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Scholarship Team 1, 2, 3; National Honor Society. Gary Hall Hi-Y 2. 3, 4, Chaplain 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Allied Youth 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2. Phyllis Lee Hatcher Bowling 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; CAA 1. 2, 4; Homecoming Attendant 2, 3; Pirates Log 2; Piratan 4; Dean’s Council 4; Junior Red Cross 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Social Science Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4. Larry Howard Class Officer 1; Football 1, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Allied Youth 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2. Robert Hurley OF ’55 109 SENIORS Norman Jackson Football 3, 4; Library Assistant 2; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3. Earl Jenkins Basketball 3; Track 3; Hi-Y 2, 3; Allied Youth 2, 3; Latin Club 1, 2. Ilene Jewell Hillsboro High School 1, 2; Pirates’ Log 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Allied Youth 3; Scholarship Team 3. Janice Lee Jones Class Officer 3; GAA 2, 3; Pirates’ Log 4; Piratan 4; Dean’s Council 4; Junior Red Cross 2, 3, 4, President 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Publicity Chairman 3, Vice President 4; Latin Club 1; Scholarship Team 2, 3; National Honor Society. Patsy Wilson Kinney Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Hockey 4; Bowling 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Corresponding Secretary 4; Homecoming Attendant 2, 3; Pirates’ Log 2; Piratan 4; Dean’s Council 3; Junior Red Cross 2; Y-Teens 3, 4, Properties Chairman 4; Class Play 3; Allied Youth 1; Latin Club 1, 2; Social Science Club 2, 3, 4, Program Chairman 4. Jack L. Knight Football 1; Track 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 2, President 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrels 1, 2, 3; Allied Youth 2. I 10 Carl Ronald Mays Class Officer 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2. 3. 4; Track 1, 2. 3, 4; Gym Assistant 3; Minstrels 1, 2; Pirates Log 2; Junior Red Cross 3, President 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Social Science Club 4. Lawrence E. McVey Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Piratan 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, President 4; Class Play 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Social Science Club 3, 4. Barbara Sue Melzoni Pennington (Virginia) High School 1; Basketball 2; Hockey 4; GAA 4. LaVonne Mitcheltree M i 11 o n-U n i o n High School 1; Glee Club 2; Allied Youth 2. 3; Scholarship Team 2. Harold Dean Morgan Pirates Log 4; Hi-Y 2, 4; Class Play 4; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3. Robert Murphy Baseball 1; Track 1, 2, 4. OF ’55 hi SENIORS Ronald K. Myers Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Scholarship Team 1, 2. Charles L. Pettit Band 1, 2; Minstrels 1, 2; Hi-Y 2, 3; Allied Youth 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1. Donald R. Potts Class Officer 1; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2; Golf 3; Gym Assistant 4; Band 1, 2; Minstrels 2; Red Cross 1; Class Play 3; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3. Norma Lee Rickey Bowling 2. 3; GAA 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3. Ronald Rix Football 1, 4; Gym Assistant 4; Class Play 4; Hi-Y 2, 3. Lewis Vernon Scarborough Basketball 1, 2; Bowling 2; Band 1, 2; Minstrels 1, 2; Pirates' Log 2, 3; Class Play 3, 4. Robert Schuder Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Coif 1; Orchestra 1, 2; Minstrels 1; Pirates' Log 4; Piratan 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, 4; Class Play 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Social Science Club 2, 3, 4, Transportation Chairman 4. Jerry Scott Carolyn Ann Shell Basketball 4; Bowling 2. 3, 4; CAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Piratan 4; Library Assistant 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Service Chairman 3, Treasurer 4; Class Play 3, 4. Ruth Ann Slaton Basketball 1, 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Assistant 4; GAA 2, 3, 4; Band 2, Glee Club 2; Junior Red Cross 3; Play 3; Allied Youth 2, 3, 4. Gym 3, 4; Class OF ’55 113 SENIORS Duane Lee Snyder Basketball 3; Cross Country 4; Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Class Play 3, 4; Latin Club 1. Patricia Ann Tobias Class Officer 4; Gym Assistant 2; GAA 1, 2, 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Band 1; Glee Club 2. 3, 4; Minstrels 1; Library Assistant 4; Dean’s Council 4; Junior Red Cross 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Allied Youth 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4. Donna Jeanne Tudor Basketball 1; Hockey 1; GAA 1, 2; Glee Club 2; Pirates Log 2, 4; Y-Teens 2; Class Play 4; Allied Youth 4. 114 Doris D. Tudor Hockey 2; Cheerleader 1, 4, Captain 4; GAA 1, 2; Homecoming Queen 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Orchestra 1, 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Minstrels 1, 2, 3; Pirates’ Log 1; Dean’s Council 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Allied Youth 2. J. W. Walker Basketball Manager 2. Mary Ethel Weidner Basketball 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Volleyball 4; Bowling 2, 3, 4, Captain 3, 4; Baseball 1; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Clee Club 2; Piratan 4, Associate Editor 4; Library Assistant 1, 2; Dean's Council 4; School Bookkeeper 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, President 4; Class Play 4; Social Science Club 4; Scholarship Team 2. Janice Elaine Wentlender Basketball 4; Hockey 4; Bowling 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Piratan 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Class Play 4; Allied Youth 3, 4, Program Chairman 4; Social Science Club 4; National Honor Society. Bill West Karen Sue Wilson Bowling 2. 3, 4; GAA 1. 2. 3. 4. Secretary 4; Glee Club 2; Pirates Log 2; Piratan 4; Library Assistant 2; Dean’s Council 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3. Jean Louise Zechar Basketball 4; Hockey 4; Bowling 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Pirates Log 4; Dean’s Council 3, Secretary 3; Junior Red Cross 4; Y-Teens 2. 3, 4, Devotions Chairman 4; Latin Club 1, 2, Treasurer 2; Social Science Club 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society. OF ’55 115 THE CLASS OF ’55 THEN AND NOW PART OF THE CLASS OF ’55 AS THEY APPEARED AS THIRD GRADERS Front row: Nancy High, Bob Hurley, Joanna Clouse. Dale Nicely, Dorothy Morton, Boh Burton. Pat Tobias, Larry Howard, Mrs. Plessinger, Martha Cantrell, Bill Cochran, Jim Leis, George Jackson, Roberta Hoelscher, Tom Drake, Patsy Jackson, Rose Marie Roush. Second row: Ronnie Myers, Marlene Moore, Harold Morgan. Roberta Kitson, Gary Hall. Carolyn Shell, Bruce Houchins, Jean Zechar, Charles Pettit, Dora Fields, Paul Weldy, Paula Bond, Larry Butler, Mary Weidner, Bernard Jump. Third row: Barbara Share, Dick Gibbons, Susan Frost, Kenny Rue, Shirley Chance, Roger Duncan, Lois Cornett, Bob Schuder, Irene Winstead, Duane Snyder, Martha Hull, Jim Blasingame, Mary Smith. 116 MR. BOGAN’S SENIOR HOMEROOM IN 1955 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ELECTS EIGHT From left to right: Janice tt'enllender. Janice Jones. Jerry Coon, Dick Gibbons. Jerry Estepp. Jim Blasingame, Joanna Clouse, Jean Zechar. The spring day of ’55 on which the eight seniors pictured above were presented with their National Honor Society pins will long live as one of the happiest memories in their lives. In order to be elected to this society, one not only must stand scholastically in the top one-third of his class but also must have demonstrated qualities of leadership, rendered service to the school and to the community, and shown himself to be of good character. Only fifteen per cent of a graduating class may be elected to the organization. These eight students were judged by their classmates and their teachers as the members of the Class of 1955 who most deserved membership in the National Honor Society. 117 118 7t idenclcu4 Ke t JUNIORS The Class of 1956 started its junior year with great expectations not only of hard work but also of much fun. As the year progressed, their eagerly anticipated plans evolved into such exciting activity that the juniors were kept extremely busy throughout the year. As the year proceeded, the juniors proved themselves to be valuable assets in the various fields of athletics. They also assumed positions of leadership in many school organizations. Early in November the Class of 1956 participated in Junior Career Day in Dayton. Within a few hours they gleaned a number of memorable ideas, many of which may prove to be deciding factors in their future lives. Class rings were selected, ordered, and, alas, arrived just before Christmas when individual finances were exceedingly low! Early in March members of the junior class tried their hands at dramatics. Under the capable tutelage of Miss Marsh, the cast not only succeeded in having much fun during rehearsals but also in producing an exceptionally fine performance of A Broom for the Bride. The greatest social event of the year was the Junior-Senior Reception, which was held at the Miami Valley Golf Club. The orchestra of Howard “Speedy” Bechtolt provided the music. Throughout the year all of the class activities were capably managed and well organized by Mr. Dickinson T. Guiler and Mr. James L. Robinson, the advisors. by John Zurbuchen From left to right: Jim Tilton, Vice President for 11-2; Nancy Aufuldish, Treasurer for 11-1; John Zurbuchen, Class President; Donna Peffly, Treasurer for 11-2; Karen Kronborg, Class Secretary; John Coon, Vice President for 11-1; Mr. Dickinson T. Guiler, 11-1 Sponsor; Mr. James L. Robinson, 11-2 Sponsor. 120 Top row: Richard Anders, Nancy Aufuldish. Neil Bailey, Ronald Beckett. Dolores Bond, Robert Boyer. Second row: Grace Brodbeck. Marthanne Cantrell, Shirley Ann Cantrell, Vernon Carmack, Donald Caskey, Deanna Christie. Third row: Charles Click, Shirley Coffey, John Coon, Dorcas Copsey, Orien Dodds, Norma Ellis. Fourth row: Shirley Eubank. Barbara Ann Farley, Roy Fitz. Jim Forsyth. Danny Lee Franer. Wanda Freels. Fifth row: Jack Freier, Wanda Frost, Joyce Garey, Norman A1 Garner, Ruthanne Gaugh, Gary Gauldin. 121 Top row: Edward Grant, Sonny Hahn, Phyllis Har-ville. Second row: Judy Hel-finstine, Barbara Herring, Judy Hickman. Third row: Donna Hinton, Carol Hohnhorst. Fourth row: Douglas Howe, Robert Hurley. Fifth row: Jan Jennens, Amy Jennings. Sixth row: Lloyd Kress, Karen Kronborg. JUNIORS 122 cards! Top row: Gwinn Lacy, Phyllis Landro, Betty LeHew, Anita Mason, Susan Mason, Deanna Mattox. Second row: Dale McKee, Nancy McMahon. Dennis Michael, Kenneth Morgan, Dorothy Jean Morton, Earl Murphy. Third row: Jerry Parlett, Donna June Peffly, Larry Peffly, Carol Pfister. Dick Powell, Janet Proffitt. Fourth row: Karlene Racz, Judy Randall, Jim Randolph. Judy Risner, Ramon Rix, Paul Roddy. Fifth row: Don Ruhkamp, Mike Seibert, Leonard E. Smith, Joseph F. Snell, Sue Stivers, Carolyn Stocksdale. JUNIORS Top row: Jack Stotts, Kenneth Thigpen, L o i s n a n Thomas. Second row: Janies Tilton, Margie Trimble, Nancy Jean Warman. a O- Third row: Ann Weidle, Harry LeRoy Wells. Fourth row: Frances Ann Williams, Joel Wilson. Fifth row: Ralph Wilson, Connie Wright. Sixth row: Nancy Zink. John Zurbuchen. 124 SOPHOMORES Standing: Mr. Gerald Cribley, 10-1; Mr. Howard Carr, 10-2; Mr. H. Ressler Brown, 10 3, Sponsors. Front row, seated: Charles Croy, 10-1; Gary Mays, 10-2, Presidents. Second row: Jim Downs, 10-1; Lois Kokot, 10-2; Benny Preston, 10-3, Vice Presidents. Third row: Maureen Fite. 10-1; Theresa Moses, 10-2; Barbara Weidner, 10-3, Secretaries. Fourth row: Janice Bush, 10-1; Barbara Hile. 10-2; Bill Pierce, 10-3. Treasurers. Absent: Henry Weidner, 10-1. President. At the opening of the 1954-1955 school year, the sophomores found that the familiar four homeroom sections of their previous years had been combined into three for their coming sophomore year. The advisors for these three homerooms were Mr. H. Ressler Brown, Mr. Howard Carr, and Mr. Gerald Cribley. There was a strong feeling among the majority of the Class of ’57 that at last they were actually in high school. Although they had been permitted to participate in some extracurricular activities during their freshman year, they realized that now, as sophomores, they were not only qualified for membership in almost all of the school clubs and organizations but also were eligible to participate on all the high school athletic squads. Many of the sophomores availed themselves of these opportunities and became valuable participants in these organizations and sports. To augment their class finances the sophomores paid their class dues I although sometimes without much regularity), sponsored a dance in the fall, and operated the concession stand at two of the basketball games. As they looked back upon this eventful year, the sophomores expressed the hope that the Class of ’58 would enjoy its sophomore year as much as the Class of '57 had enjoyed its first real year in high school. 125 by Mike Kelley SOPHOMORES Top row: Jerry Alexander, Larry Armstrong, Bucky Audia, Roger Baker, Jeannie Bolinger, Charles Bond, Dick Bowden. Second row: Donna Bowie, Dorothy Brixey, Dave Brown, Jo Carolyn Brown, Ronnie Burton, Janice Bush, Jim Butler. Third row: Joyce Cantrell, Betty Carroll, David Chance, John L. Clouse, Peggy Coffey, Mary Collins, Janie Cox. Fourth row: Chuck Croy, Betty DeBord, Charles Dechant, Darrel De-Vilbiss, Jim Downs, Tom Elliott, Ronald Elter. Fijth row: Elmor Evans, Alta Farley, Robert Finley, Edwin Fite, Joe Fite, Maureen Fite, Rebecca Lee Folan. Sixth row: William Fuller, Mary Gates, Louise Goldshot, Ronald Greene, Rose Grushon, Don 126 Haddix, Geraldine Hall. SOPHOMORES Top row: Betty Hamilton, Juanita Hammond, Sue Hawkins, Pat High. Second row: Barbara Hile, Shirley Ann Hile, Ted Hoffman, Melanie Lee Hohnhorst. Third row: Clara Hurst, Ivan Johnson. Fourth row: Mike Kelley, Benton Kesling. Fifth row: Arthur Kitson, Richard Klontz. Sixth row: Rusty Kokenge, Lois Kokot. Seventh row: Nina Kramer, Judy Kreitzer. 127 SOPHOMORES Top row: Richard Krust, Ollie Lacy, Ellis Leonard Lakins, Jr., Shirlie Mallory, John Markunes, Jackie Mason, Michael Mason. Second row: Alfred Gary Mays, Linda McAfee, Marilyn Millat, Nancy Misner, Marvin Morton, Willa Lenora Morton, Theresa Moses. Third row: Donnie Moyer, Doris Jean Moyer, Penny Nims, Jacquelin Oberlies, Randall Wayne Parks, Raymond Peffly, Frank Petrey. Fourth row: Elah Pettit, Paul Pettit. Ercell Phillips, Bill Pierce, Benny Preston, Susan Rankin, Lawrence Renas. Fifth row: Diana Reynolds, Edward Richards, Kenny Shields, Frank Shumard, Patricia Ann Shumard, Neil Huntington Sizer, Bob Slaton. Sixth row: C. David Smith, Pat Lynn Smith, Judy Sorrell, David Sprowl, Grade Alice Spurlock, Nancy Steele, David Stout. 128 SOPHOMORES Top row: Marilyn Straley, Patricia Ann Stuck. Gene Taylor, Redith Thigpen, Beverly Thornton. Second row: Darell Tobias, Deana Carolyn Tudor. Howard Tyson, James Ulm. Marilou Ward. Third row: Barbara Weidner. Henry Weidner. Fourth row: Sam Weller, James Clifford Wells. Fifth row: Sharon West, Jim Wickline. Sixth row: Victor Wilson, Carol Wright. Seventh row: Frances Wymer, Joyce Young. 129 FRESHMEN In spite of the fact that its homerooms were widely scattered, two in the basement and two in opposite corners of the second floor, the freshman class succeeded in establishing a feeling of class unity during its 1954-1955 school year. The Class of 1958 was the first freshman class in recent years not to be initiated by the sophomores; nevertheless, its members felt that they were an integral part of the high school. The year had hardly begun before the freshmen were assuming many active roles in music, sports, and the social life of the school. Members of the Class of ’58 were well represented in Allied Youth, the G.A.A., the T.E.M. Club, the Glee Club, band, and orchestra, and on junior high athletic teams. A number of freshmen always attended the dances and other social events of the year. Realizing the need for money in coming years, the freshmen sold all-occasion cards and faithfully paid their dues throughout the year. They also operated the concession stand at the Randolph basketball game. In all these activities they were graciously aided by their sponsors, Mr. James Johnson, Miss Rebecca Marsh, Mr. Victor Showalter, and Miss Ruth Woodman. The Class of ’58 feels quite certain that the incoming freshman class will find the ability and cooperation of the teachers as praiseworthy as they have found them to be. The ex-freshmen should like to wish for their successors all the good luck and happiness that they have experienced during the past year. by Delman Howe Front row, 9-1 officers: Mr. Jay Johnson, Advisor; Keith Anderson, President; Jim Cunningham, Vice President; Julie Crater, Secretary; Kim Choate, Treasurer. 9-2 officers: Bill Howard. President; Delman Howe, Vice President; Bob Irvin, Secretary; Dick Fahrney, Treasurer; Miss Rebecca Marsh, Advisor. Second row, 9-3 officers: Mr. Victor Showalter, Advisor; David Michael, President; Bob Smith, Vice President; Dick Schindler, Secretary; Judy Pepper, Treasurer. 9-4 officers: Floyd Williams, President; Lando Steele, Vice President; Beverly Tyson, Secretary; Mary Yocum, Treasurer; Miss Ruth Woodman, Advisor. 130 FRESHMEN Top row: Bob Alexander, Keith Anderson, Jerry Armstrong, Geraldine Audia, Roy Audia. Ray Bannister, Sandra Barsalou. Second row: Linda Beckett. Jack Boyer. Ronald Brixey, Vincent Brodbeck. Terry Brooke, Donna Burford, William E. Burke. 7 hird row: Roger Burton, Betty Ann Castle, Bonnie Caupp, Darius Cecil, Sherry Ann Chambers, Kim Choate, Jerry Click. Fourth row: Dolores Coleman, W'arren Collins, Stella Cooper, Bruce Copsey, Opal Marie Covey, Herbert Craig. James Timothy Craig. Fifth row: Julie Crater, Jean Cruickshank. June Crutchfield, Judy Cummings, Jim Cunningham, Sylvia Dean. Walter Deaton. 131 FRESHMEN Top row: Lena DeBord, Harriette Doggett, Terry Downs, Dave Emonin, Dick Fahrney. Second roiv. Tom Fee, Elaine Ferst, Roger Fitz. Doug Fordvce, Herbert Gates. Linda Good, Gene Gray. Third row: Coy Greene, Robert Greene. Fourth row: Pat Hagwood, Ronald Haines. Fifth row: Doris Hamilton, Dave Harris. Sixth row: Bailey Hawkins. Rex Heeter. Seventh row: Vona Hisel, Don Hisey. 132 FRESHMEN Top row: Bertha Jayne Hoerner, Evelyn Hollinger, Treva Hollon, Bill Howard. David Howard, Delnian Howe, Donna Howerton. Second row: Sara Huber, Wanda Hudgel, Barry Ingram, Bob Irvin, Jenny Issacs, Carolyn Jennings. Richard Johnson. Third row: James Keckler, Harold Kendrick, Lola Kendrick, Barbara Kinner, Leonard Kuhn, Nancy Lachat, Grace Lakins. Fourth row: Norma Jean Lamb, Marcia Leivtig, Nancy Mason, Don McCoy, Jim McDaniel, Howard Melzoni, David Michael. Filth row: Fred Miller, Margie Milton, Erma Moomaw, Vivian Morgan, Mickey Morrison, James Moss-barger, Wayne Nave. :;3 FRESHMEN Top row: Jesse Neal, Judy Parlante. Sandra Payne, Judy Pepper, Cordell Petry. Second row: Ronnie Pinkerton, Shirley Potts, David Powers, Jim Richardson, David Rix. Third row: Nancy Roddy, Nancy Ryne. Fourth row: Dick Schindler, Judy Schindler. Fifth row: Frank Schreier, Devoe Scott. Sixth row: Charles Shockley. Toni Rae Shoupe. Seventh row: Bob Smith, David Smith. 134 FRESHMEN Top row: Glenn S. Smith. Joyce Smith. Bertha Sorrell. Nola Sorrell. Dennis Craig Sowers Sue Sowers, Bobhv Sprowl. Secontl row: Juanita Spurlock, Paul Stapleton. Lando Steele. Jean Stiver. Doug Swab. Gary Tackett. Elaine Taylor. Third rou : Mary Ellen Thacker, Jim Theuber, Harry Thompson, Ralph Tidd, Barbara Tolle, Beverly Tyson, Richard Charles Tyson, Jr. Fourth row: Michael A. Walborn, Sue Walker, Hazel Wanzer. Sharon Ward. Ralph Warner. Betsy Werth. W ayne W heeler. Fifth rou : Floyd Williams. Nick Wolary, Charles E. Wood. Bob W'ray, Carol Wright. Mary Yocum, Betsy Zechar. 135 EIGHTH EIGHTH GRADE OFFICERS Kneeling: 8-1 officers: Bill Badders, president; Fred Price, secretary; Duane Blauvelt, treasurer; Donnis Brooks, vice president. 8-2 officers: Dale Ferguson, vice president; Sherry Hobbs, president; Tom Helfinstine, treasurer; Mr. Weiler, sponsor. Standing: 8-3 officers: Mr. Smith, sponsor; Mary Lachat, vice president; Sharon McPherson, president: Barbara Milton, secretary; Melanie Nicely, treasurer. 8-4 officers: Norman Sanford, secretary-treasurer; Dale Willard, vice president; Coe Wolfe, president; Mr. Woodhouse, sponsor. Absent: Miss Wills, 8-1 advisor; David Pierce, 8-2 secretary. Top row: Larry Acuff. Rose Lee Andrews, Rondal Arnold, Bill Badders. Second row: Bobby Jayne Baker. Marian Jean Bannister, Gary Barnes, Duane Blauvelt. Third row: Larry L. Boitnott, Bill T. Bolinger, Charles Skippy Bond, Bob Borton. Fourth row: Larry Bowman, Jack Bradshaw, Donna Brixey, Donnis Brooks. Fifth row: Ann Brown, Billie Lee Brown, Ronnie Brown, Sherman Brown. 136 ;rade Top row. John Bunn. Betty Burdett, Onalee Cantrell, Billy Carmack. Second row: Junior Carroll, Ronnie Chambers, Gloria Chester, Nancy Chrisinan. Third row: Bill Clayton, Carolyn Coatney, Ruby Collins, Jolene Combs. Fourth row: Judy Culver, Richard Curp, Larry Davis, Jacob Eby. Fifth row: Marvin Eby, Rosemary Edgington, Lucienne Engle, Carolyn Eubank. Sixth row: Dale Ferguson, Larry Frantz, Bob Fuller, Carolyn Gaskill. Seventh row: Virginia Kay Gauldin, David Givens, Patricia Greene, Jacqueline Greer, Virginia Mae Grushon, Garnett Haley, Doris Ann Harper, Carol Harris. Eighth row: Ralph Harville, Karen Hawkins. Reed Hawkins, Tom Helfin-stine, Robert Herman, Sherry Hobbs, Pat Hol-lan, Betty Hounshell. Ninth row: David Houston. Sonja Rose Houston, Dorothy Hudgel, Earnest Hull, Norman Hurst, Virginia Ingram, Jim Jennings, Jr., Larry Jones. EIGHTH Top row: Larry Kelly, Jerry Kendig, Sandra Kinney, Judy Knierer. Second row: Carol Kress, Sue Ann Lacey, Mary Lachat, Janet Marie Lail. Third row: Cloralene Leigeber, Tommy Lemmings. Alan E. Lemons, Jimmy Low. Fourth row: Frank Markunes, Nancy Lee Marshall, Charles Matheny, Wayne Mays. Fifth row: Sharon McPherson, Carolyn Jane Melzoni, Janet Middleton. Eddie Milbern. Sixth row: Euniece Millat, Sally Millat, Barbara Milton, Bill Misenheimer. Seventh row: Paul Morse, June Mossbarger, Betsy Murphy, Janice Murphy, Rebecca Sue Nave, Daniel Neyman, David Neyman, Melanie Lee Nicely, Evelyn Joan Ogan. Eighth row: Vera O’Gros-ky, Marion Ooten, Kenneth Parks, Shirley Parks, Ned Pauley, Carolyn Pence, Elenora Phillips. Dave Pierce, Winifred Pinkerton. Ninth row: Willabee Potter, Frtd Price, Larry Pummill, Charles Ray, Sue Ray, Larry Reynolds, Bernard Rose, Jim Rose, Norman Sanford. 138 RADE Nearing the end of the long cafeteria line. Top row: Joyce Schindler, Betty Schrader, Robert Shell, Albert Shephard. Second row: Nancy Shoemaker, Bill Shumard, La Donna Simpson, Gary Sizer. Third row: Carolyn Skillings. Linda Smith, Sam Speelman, Em-nialee Stansell. Fourth row: Sharon Stiver, Joe Stomps, Janet Stocksdale, Lois Stoltz. Fifth row: Mike Swank, Robert Tankersley, Dinnah Taulbee, Marie Thomas. Sixth row: Beth Thompson, Sharon Van Kirk, Robert Wagner, Linda Walker. Seventh row: Daniel Albert Walters, Jr.. Preston Ward. Wilford Ward, Marvin Jay West. Eighth row: Sandra Wilkins, Dale Willard, Kay Wilson, James Blair Witham. Ninth row: Coe Wolfe, Roger Wray, Charles Yordy, Charles Zurbuchen. 139 SEVEN!! ft A r A i ' . r a L Wk if (ft t v ' me % ft c- V� 80 r n n S. r V V ? X 0 ft 1 l SEVENTH GRADE OFFICERS Front row: 7-1 officers: Sharon Borger, president: David Blair, vice president; Judy Beckett. treasurer; Nancy Bowie, secretary. Second row: 7-2 officers: Mrs. Miller, advisor; Jerry Fuller, president; Pamela Fry, treasurer; Ronnie Craig, vice president; Flossie Gray, secretary; 7-3 officers: Cindy Human, secretary; Phillip Howard, vice president: Steve Kokot, treasurer; Buddy Lowman, president; Mr. Bentley, advisor. Third row: 7-4 officers: Miss Case, advisor; Winifred Ryne, vice president; Bonnie Risner, secretary; Bill Rohler, treasurer. 7-5 officers: Patricia L'lm, secretary-treasurer; Thom Thompson, vice president; Joy Treon, president; Mrs. Mills, advisor. 7-1 advisor: Mr. Engel. Absent: David Mays, 7-4 president. Top row: Kenneth Abney, Mary Louise Allen, Sallie Angel, Helen La Verne Ary. Second row: Joyce Austin, Connie Baker, Judy Beckett, Sharon Blackburn. Third row: Dave Blair, Kenneth Bleicher, Geraldine Bond, Sharon Borger. Fourth row: L. C. Bowen, Nancy Bowie, Beverly Bowman, Linda Bowman. Fifth row: Roger Brooke, Jerry Brown, Joan Brown, Richard M. Burton. 140 ;rade Top rout: Billie Butler, Madeleine Campbell, Charles Carter, Keith Clendenon. Second row: Donnie Click, Anita Clinesmith, Cecil Collins, James Combs. Third row: Carolyn J. Cook, David E. Cook, Ronnie Fierce Craig, Mikey Crews. Fourth row: Loretta Crider, Norma Cunningham. Susan Doggett. Bill Duncan. Fifth row: Doris Durham, Richard Edison, David Ellis, Sam Ellis. Sixth row: Wanda Eskridge. Mnnty Estep. Jacqueline Evans, Dolores Fahrney, Ida Mae Fite, Pam R. Frye, Jerry Fuller, Jacqueline Fuson. Seventh row: Richard Garey, Larry Geiger, Elaine Gibbons, Eugene Gray, Flossie Gray, Carolyn Greene, Ina Lee Greene, Tommy E. Grushon. Eighth row: Beverly Joan Haas, Jerry Harlan, Willy Hecker, Marie Heflin, Charles High, Barry Hodges, Paul Hodgson, Richard Holt. Ninth row: Betty Howard, Phillip Howard, Charlotte Huey, Cindy Human, Linda Hunn, Nancy James, H. Boyd Jenkins, Brenda Jones. 141 SEVENT] Top rote: Jim Jordan, Nancy Kenninen, Curtis A. Kemp, Norma Kemper. Second row: Steven Kokot, Alfred Lamb. Robert E. Lamb, Nora Lee. 7 hird row: Claralene Leigeber, Jack Lemmings. Larry Lemons, Buddy Lowman. Fourth row: Wesley Luburgh, Brenda Lucas, Lee Wilson Mallory, Lendol Mallory. Fifth row: Philip Mason, Dallas Mattox, David Mays, Bobby McClellan. Sixth row: Roy McClellan. Artimitia McFarland, Jim McQuinn, Joe Miller. Nedra Miller. Shirley Miller. Da vid Morris, Donna Morter. Seventh row: Jeannette Myers, Jerry Neal, Jane Norton, Arlene Ogan, Kathy Parsons, Larry Pendley, Dick Phillips. Jerry Phillips. Eighth row: Sharon I e Pierce, Ronald Pinyon. Billie Er-malee Raby, Beverly Reich, Douglas Renas, Sharon Sue Reynolds, Mary Jane Rice, Don Richards. l inth row: Gary Richards, Larry Ring, Bonnie Lee Risner, Ivan Roark, Wallace Robbins, Bill Rohler, Dennis Rose, Margaret Lee Rothwell. 142 JRADE A seventh-grade homeroom during the noon hour. Top row: Winifred Ryne, Carol Ann Sellers, Linda Shank. Judith Shockley. Second row: Billy Sizemore, Winifred Sizemore, Linda Snell, Judy Stalder. Third row: Betty Stewart, Larry Storer, Helen Straley, Larry Stultz. Fourth row: Devona Sue Taylor. Lonnie Thacker, Shirley Theuber, Thom Thompson. Fifth row: Lenistien Thornton III, Larry Tidd, Patricia Tolle, Ida Jane Treon. Sixth row: Joy Treon, Shirley Tudor, Patricia Ann Ulm, Bill Walker. Seventh row: Jean Ward. Tom Weller, Billy Williams, Harold E. Williams. Eighth row: Harold Gene Williams, Dottie Willman, Ronnie Wilson, Thomas Wolf. Ninth row: R. Milton Wolfe, Don Yates, Eugene Zink, Eric Zurbuchen. 143 144 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 147 PLAYGROUND ENTRANCE WEST CARROLLTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The students and teachers of the West Carrollton Elementary School are the proud occupants of a handsome new building whose portals were opened for the first time in the fall of 1954. Not only does this new building contain twenty-seven classrooms, but it also provides an arts and crafts room, a music room, a gymnasium-cafeteria, a health room, and an elegant suite of rooms for Mr. Shade and the board of education. 148 WEST CARROLLTON ELEMENTARY FACULTY The West Carrollton Elementary School faculty is headed by Mr. Taylor Gluth, who is completing his third year in our school system. As we observed the smoothness and apparent ease with which his twenty-seven teachers and 988 students started their new year in unfamiliar surroundings, we were impressed anew by the efficient administration of this quiet yet friendly principal. MR. TAYLOR GLUTH gn ) MRS. SARA DAVIS Principal Secretary Front row: Mrs. Katherine Croy, Mrs. Jane Graham. Miss Ruby Hurst, Mrs. Elsie Plessinger, Mrs. Louise Bowie, Mrs. Dorothy Smith. Miss Joanne Kolb, Mr. Gluth. Second row: Mrs. Ada Zinck, Mrs. Della Asher, Miss Lucille Garringer, Miss Helen Wellbaum, Mrs. Amy Sonnanstine, Mrs. Jeannette Cogan, Miss Mary Alice Leslie. Miss Sara Bruce. Third row: Mrs. Yvonne Buhl, Mrs. Theureda Dooley, Mrs. Jeannme Short. Mrs. Cecelia Carlson, Mrs. Orpha Gaugh, Miss Catherine Thorne. Top rou.. Mr. Ray Mills, Mr. Walter Lindsay, Mrs. Mona Burns, Mr. Rudolph Burger, Mrs. Blodwyn Lesher, Mr. Ross Robbins. Absent: Mrs. Laura Tipple, Mr. Charles Fair I who entered military service in January). Front row: Mr. Rudolph Burger, Roger B. Kendrick, Diana Jean Milton, Jack Lee Godby, Tom Vi eidle. Pauline Wilson, Anita Shank, Betty Jean Noble. Maxie Kopp, Larry Smith, Walter Rode haver, Judy Frantz. Second row: Lynn Hall. Barbara Bowden, Larry Caupp, Carolyn Kelly, Joann Collins. James Mason, Mary Jane Myers, Jerry Dean, Linda Bunn, Ronald W'eekley, Carol Ann Mumma. Third row: Jack Powell, Nancy Strader, Beverly Stokes, Marilyn Stone, Betty Poland, James Ladd. Christopher Eisele. Alice Parks. Peggy Jo Beli, Jerry Aufuldish, Gene Brown. Absent: Mr. Charles Fair. Teacher, who entered military service in January. SIXTH Front row: Mr. Walter Lindsay. Billy Moomaw, Juanita Craeger, John Oberlies, Dale Potts, Donald Barsalou, Barbara Hecker, Mike Forsyth, Barry Wickline, Bobby Adkins, Janet Hisey. Second row: Barbara Bailey, Marsha Pyburn, Harriet Crumley, Nancy Hall, Edna Gray, Jacqueline Lesher, Mildred Gilbert, Lam- Jones. Lilly Burdett. Sandra Brock, Sandra Casey. Third row: Mary Sorrell, Larry Culver, Linda Fritz, John Thacker. Kay Schmoll. Jimmy McQueen. Lynda Heitzman, Joe Kreitzer, David VanScoyk, Natala Wells, Nadine Bond. Absent: Barbara Calvert, Leonard Evans. Front row: Mr. Ray Mills, Roger Morgan, Robert Stamm, Billy Lail, Wayne Brooks, Frederick Herman, Richard Brown, Larry Houston, Larry Lakins, Russell Elliott, tarry West, Bobby Brane. Second row: Virginia Lowman, Margie Randolph, Claudia Anders, Kaye Knierer, Joyce Gates, Car Eby, Barbara Turnington, Connie Streete, Lynnette Garrett, Phyllis Helton, Virginia Broughton. Third row: Marvin Collins, Eddie Marsh, Paul Spencer, Donnie Price, Padi McKain, Glenetta Craig. Mary Ford, Harold Walker, Larry Gilbert, Billy Irwin, Jacob Peffley. Absent: Billy Boitnott. GRADE Front row: Mrs. Dorothy J. Smith, Michael Kinner, Jerry Scott, Dean Hall. Robert Stivers, Freddy Randall, Harriet Burke, Buddy Bunn, Charlotte Misenheimer. Judy Croy. Tonia Mustaine. Second row: Susan Franks, Robert Halsey, Linda Preston, Joyce Craig. Mitchell Smith, Judith Kuhn, Kathleen Taylor, Ronnie Hicks, Michael Baker, Connie Marcum. Third row: Nancy Ertel, Sylvia Estep, Judith Norton, Dennis Kesling, Dolores Hoak, Nancy Trigg, Dorothy Combs, Barbara Roth-well, Paul Beardsley, Reggie Milbem. Absent: Ellen Donovan, Clyde Welch. Front row: Mrs. Mona Burns, Stephen Papageorge, David Jewell, Jim Armstrong, Cheryl Morris, Beverly Week-ley, Kathleen Stoltz, Pamela Kirken-dall. Myra Thomas, Paullet Routt, Rebecca Leiwig, Timmie Brown, Ronald Baker. Second row: Steve Lucas, Bob Potts, Saralou Combs, Melvin Madden, Linda Brixey, Byron Brown, Billy McDaniel, Cassandra Myers, Evelyn McCloud. Joann Milton, Frankie Taulbee, Delmus Flynn, Sandra Hatcher. Third row: David Shell, Wendell Holbrook, Jan Wilcox, Judy Sweeney, Terry Graves, Judy Fulks, Donald Acuff, Carol Jean Gilpin, Larry Roark, Robert Hoff, Gail Stiller, Sandra Price, Norman Boyle. FIFTH GRADE Front row: Miss Lucille Garringer, W'il-liam Smith, Mary Tolle, Leanna Cook, Clifford Cook, Roger McCoy, John Middleton, Sue Speelman. Edward Carmack, David Tyson. Marcia Helfinstine, Annella Lee, Ronald Thompson. Second row: Delmer Pierce, Wanda Holbrook, Donald Wood, Sherry Ray, Pamela Strader, Rosalie Misenheimer, Donald Greene, Carolyn Straley, Wayne Woods, Jerry Weldy, Leila George, Robert Nave. Third row: James Audia, Frank Schindler, Larry Matheny, Laurence Brown, Edward Garey, Linda Parks, Edna W'illiams, Judith Collins, Jacob Marsh, Dale Myers, Thomas Gauldin, Beverly Gillum. Absent: Charles Calvert, Constance Stiver. Front row: Mrs. Orpha Gaugh, Nancy Stone, Mary Duncan, John Bolen, Leon Lachat, Jo Ann Thompson, Mike Harris, Tom Austin, Richard Harlan, Larry Taylor, Sandra McFarland, Don Taylor, Donna Pence. Second row: Jerry Vincent. Karla Brown, Nancy Sexton, Dennis Walker, Martha Carter, Jack Heitz-man, Nancy Richarts, W'alter Pish, Linda Kesling, James Ogan, Ray Thacker, Rex Hankison, John Miller. Third row: Carolyn Markland, Powell Jennings, Vera Hudgel, Charles Moore, Ronnv Acuff, Raymond Slaton. Carol Woosley. Harold Price, Mike Bannister, Paul Moyer, Marsha Nelson, Robert Graham. Robert Rix. Absent: James Lucas, Joyce Norton. Front row: Mrs. Katherine Croy, Louise Lee, Gayle Lesher, James Scothorn, Mark Wheeler, Maraleen Sowers, Fatty McNeal, Wilma Prim, Ronald Kissel, Ann Stockslager, Dennis Reynolds, John Wolfe, Stanley Davis. Second row: Joe Ketring, Jerry Bentley, Sonny Sole, Tom Melzonie, Stanley Collins, Sharon Huber. George Tulley, Diane Stalder, Robert Atkins, Bobby Hobbs, Barbara Walker, Carol Farquer, Judy Keltner. Third row: George Mossbarger, Jerry Parks, Sharon Wright, Mickie Marsh, Wayne Byrd, David Ellis, Donny Grant, Tom Beachler, William Sorrell, Frances Peffley, Barry Baker, Freddie Boyle, Frank Kendrick. Absent: David Fraley, Jane McClellan. FOURTH GRADE Front row: Miss Ruby Hurst, Sherry Bright, Paul Stressinger, Rita Taulbee, David Strader, Tommy Kokenge, Peggy Lynch, Joyce Kuhn, Pamela Nelson, Theresa Stoltz, Cheryl Smith. Second row: Shirley Rankin, Larry Cummings, Bruce Hudgens, Lee Jean Joradan, Mike Gibbs, Lee Haas, Karefr Frye, Beverly Walker, Betty Walkup, Gary Watkins, Larry Milton, Christiane Zur buchen, Ellen Speelman. Third row: Ricky Donovan, Frank McDaniels, Linda Rice, Sharon High, Jon Gilbert, Billy Phillips, Corbett Holloran. David Barnes, Paul Stuck. Craig Hawkins, Carol Price, Virgil Mason, Virginia Norton. Absent: Ronnie Kastner, Patricia Leiter, Gene Rose. Front row: Miss Joanne Kolb, Lillian Noble, Bob St. Austin, Lu An Anders, Barbara Crider, Sherry Harris, Leslie Smith, Shirley Graham, Kalman Tinka, Geraldine Sweeney, Judy Wells, Helen Gray, Anna Mae Stokes. Second row: Norma Rayle, Bill Brixey, Danny Southard. Bob McElwee. Eugene Caupp, Chester Holaday. Jerry Lachat. Doug Mays, Sue Ward, Roger Wright, John Krebs, Tim Lucas. Barbara Roh-ler. Third row: Teddy Eubank, Terry Peffly, Carolyn Humerick, Pete Me-Kain, Bob McQuinn. Bob Anslinger, Robert St. John. Clyde West, Larry Kirhy, Linda Eastin, Geraldine Sellars, Eddie Leary. John Jones. Absent: Lonnie Debreceni, Charles Walters. Front row: Mrs. Louise Bowie, Sally Speelman, Phyllis Milton. Virgil Spitler, Penny Patterson, Terry ilson. Vrlia Lynch, Dwight Stone, Richard Grabeman, Nancy Yordy, Connie Honeyman, Marie Wilson. Second row: Saundra Howard, Gary Davis, Jane Gebhart, Eugene Wright, Richard Hounshell. Larry Parks, Linda Irwin, Gary Marlin, Susan Weber, Teresa Fisher, Sharon Racz, Richard Skelding. Third row: Saundra Brookey, Wayne Pierce. Glen Moses, Anita Ladd, Walter Creager, Floyd Bell. Barn- Barnes. Lee Eby, Ray Tankersley. Timothy Knauff, Brenda Gray, Gary Hoffman. Absent: Charlotte Bland, Linda Rader. Front row: Mrs. Jeannette Cogan. Linda Thompson. Harry Burke, Russell Rautte, Rebecca Smith. Kathy Tufts, Sherry Rucker, David Weber, Marshall Faulkner, Sonja Audia, Gary McDaniel. Second row: Janie Thomas, Jonelle Harbin. Danny Price, Cathy Donovan, Nancy Manning, Douglas Powers, Dennis Powers, Velma Hollon, Anna Evans, Nancy Humerick, Linda Honeyman, Mike Ogan. Third row: Bobby Roark. Judy Greene, Pamela Richart, David Schreier, John Weidner, Mike Davidson, Winston Sizemore, Jack Kay. Robert Beck. Rebecca Anspach, Dawn Meyers, Douglas Parks. Absent: Karl Burris. Karen Forsyth. Front row: Mrs. Elsie Plessinger, Metrisha Turner, Karen Tyson, John Badders, Junell Combs, Ricky Armstrong, Frances Collins, Wesley Neller, Vernon Campbell, Andrea Bailey. Second row: William Mallory, Carol Wick, George Ertel, Linda Mabe, Charles Brogan. Fatty Rice, Vicki Scott, Thomas Wolfe, John Schuder, Mary Noble. Third row: Larry Shumard. David Middleton, Mary Martha W'alborn. Sue Pollard, Glenna Robinson, Thomas Wells, Joel Brown, Fred Harris. John Hammond, Judy Sonnanstine, Sue Ann Ingram. Absent: Robert Barnard, Ruth Calvert, Walter Delph, Phyllis Dugan, Junior Grushon, Katherine Letner. ;rade Front row: Mrs. Jeannine Short, Merry Lee Speelman, Janet Lakins, Bernice Dill, David Ruchel. Albert Warner, Charlotte Graves, Beverly Wolfe, Gerald Weekley, Wayne Copsey, Vaughn Schaaf, Everett W;ick. Second row: Tommy Godby, Suzanne Bunn. Mary Elizabeth Belcher. George Clouse, Donald Caupp, Susan Mullins, Carrie Lynch, Charles Graves, Eddie Kemmer, Karen Sue Walker. Judy Graham, Sally Jo Stansell. Third row: Tom Parks. Kenneth Mays, Elizabeth Thacker. Daniel Jenkins, Shirley Straley, Gene Halsey, Jerome Wilson, David Johnson, Laura Fiorentino, Gloria Fisher, Lonnie Tucker, David Thompson. Absent: Joanda Newsome. Front row: Mrs. Della Asher, Dollena Dishner, Glenda Hollan, Teddie Cox, Charles Crider, Kaye Maloney, Donald Rice, Buddy Stokes. Pamela Tichel, Freddy Parsons. Second row: Chrisoula George. Billy Tolle, Stevie Duncan, Connie Belcher, Jo Ann Scearse, Bruce Willard, Wilson Helfin-stine. Tommy Pish. Danny Mays, David Irwin. Third row: Patricia Eubank, Bruce Bowman, Sandra Hughes, Linda Potts, Jimmie Dice, Gary Broch, Tierra Meyer, Ix uise Frye, Peggy Spurlock, Johnnie Mullins. Absent: Larry Davis, Jeanette Jones, James Kastner, Sheila Rice, Flem Sellars, Larry Thomas. SECOND GRADE Front row: Mrs. Yvonne Buhl, Edna Murphy, Karen Vickors, Roger Huff, Cynthia Pearson, Ben Coffee. Philip Cunningham, Patty Scothorn, Jerry Grushon, Linda Gibson, Cynthia Byrd, Charlie Beverly. Second row: Becky Estel, Nikki Taylor, Susan Johnson. Connie Cooper, Linda Sweet, Cheryl Gibbons, Fred Nagel, Janice Young, David Blackburn, James Sorrell, Beverly Zechar. Third row: David Gauldin. Ronnie Slusser, Brenda Powell, Billy Cook, Tommy Combs, Kenneth Sizemore, Mary' Bosworth, Brenda Sexton, Shirley Brixey, Donnie Moore, Linda Milton. Absent: Charles Poland. Front row: Mrs. Cecelia Carlson, Robert Smith, Fred Lawman, Nancy Letner, Darlene Pollock. Robert Johnson, Carolyn Hoff, Edwin High, Ronald Clensy, Linda Holly, Gary Brane, J. D. Myers. Second row: Rebecca Miller, Mary Jo Condon, Diana Koeller, Carolyn Abney, Bonnie Bogan, Patricia Wright, Nancy Bowman, Sandra Greene, Janet Fulks, Barbara Schrader, jjry Fair. Third row: Gordon Jump, Annie Trigg, Phyllis Schuyler, Charles Thatcher, Steven Shade, Lander Stevens., Wilson Kuhn, Stephen Richart, Herbert Matheny, Cynthia Riffle, Martha Miller. Absent: Miriam Murphy, Calvin Watters. Front row: Miss Mary Alice Leslie, Darrell Greenlee, Shirley Prim, Pamela Pierce, Donna McCloud, Diana Turner, Linda Carter. Second row: Sharon Sue Fisher, Bobbie Price, Dennis Wheeler, Wanda Fay Halsey, Sharon Houston, Randall Hull, Kathy Neyman. Third row: Roy Sizemore, Betsy Duncan, Patrick Smith, Gloria Holbrook, Donnie Powers, Rebecca Click, Jack Shill. Absent: Bobby Bogan, Karla Brown. Lynda Carter, Karen Craig. Judy Daniel, Patty Davis, Estill Garrett, Eugene Hall, Bob Harlan, Louis Heck, Mary Ann Himes, Dennis Kelley, Thomas Knauff. Sylvia Lynch, Mike Rucker. Front row: Mrs. Ada Poast Zinck, Danny Bracken, Edward Freier, Danny Voyles, Dennis Davis, Phyllis Brixey, Dolly Baker, Sandra Teague. Molly Recher. Fern Kelly. Second row: Carol Reed, Janet Elam, Patsy Pugh. Danny Lyons, Brenda Taylor, Carl Bright, Wayne Davidson, Linda Kruse, Glenda Milbem, Joan Manning. Ruth Newman. Third row: Lloyd Cooper, Kenneth Woodard, Judith McCormick, Stephen Lowman, Leonard Johnson, Debra O’Reilly, Darrell Holbrook, Gary Gebhart, Marcus Halcomb, Carol Payne, Donald Woodard. Absent: Craig Hunn. Roger Kastner, Ruby Walters, Marlene W?ard. SECOND GRADE Front row: Miss Sara Bruce, Linda Harris, Linda Parks, Lois Smith, Patsy Tufts, Michael Brown, Verle Jean Baker, Arthur Koutt. Second row: Richard Current, Robert Abney, Jimmy Long, Donald Houser, Cheryl Knight, Marsha Cummings, Jack DcBord, Sandra Copeland. Third row: Michael Mullins, Wayne Mabe, Charles Petrey, Brenda Greene, Judy Bowlin, Norma Sprinkle, Danny Frye, Sterlin Walters. Absent: Juanita Carmack, Denny Greene, Linda Madaffer, Carol Matheny, Byron McClendon, Olivia Sims, Sandra Tankers-ley, Eddie Williams, Charles Zennie. FIRST Front row: Mrs. Theureda Dooley, Lonald Hollan, Betty Fleming, Brenda Grant, Jerald Burke, Linda Slusser, Barrie Bentley, Kimberly Yount, Vickie Bollheimer. Second row: Alan Pendley, Bob Arrowood, Deborah Napier, Billy Renas, Lamon Bell, Steven Cooper, Gary McDowell, Darrell Wick, Donna Morse. Third row: Charles Harbin, Danny Alexander, Billy Chaney, Larry Wiggans. Charles Reynolds, Shannon Adams, Ray Stansberry, Danny Groves, Rickie Saunders. Absent: Phyllis Beams, Steven Doss, Carlene Kirby, Unda Lawson. Sherry Stansell. Front row: Mrs. Jane Graham, Nancy Burgan, Dickie Warneke, Cathy Pettit, Brenda Clark, Darrell Parks, Merlyn Caupp, John McClellan, Ronnie Houser, Eilene Harris, William Raby. Second row: Brenda Isaacs, Iris Cordle, Timmy Nave, Stephen Davis, Gary Shockley, Dennis Thomas, John Smith, Nancy Tullis, Raymond Tasker, Darrell Robinson. Third row: Patsy Evans, Michael Roddy, Luther Magill, Jackie Gadd, Larry Rayle, John Stalder, Anita Nicely, Mary Bolen, Max Lehman, Rickie Jenkins. Front row: Mrs. Amy Sonnanstine, Gloria Howard, Charles Sizemore, Regina Strader, Maria Greth. Terry Schneider, Ronald Kay, Rickey McFarland, John Sorrell. Second row: Teddy Melton, Don Rodehaver, Stella Wright, Richard Grile, Charles Rankey, Vernon Fit , Bonnie Gibson, Joan Woodard, Martha Lynch. Third row: Dennis Jordan, Bobby Ballard. Nicholas Marlin, Susanna Brandly, Ennis Mills, Becky Ryne, Barry Parsons, Niki Lynn Cummins, Gary Mynhier. Absent: James Bowlin, Michael Covey, Cloretta Delph, Harry Garrett, David Heitzman, Sharon Lambert, Betty Tumington. ;rade Front row: Miss Catherine Thorne, Doris Abney, Marcia Rice, Melody Bame, Gary Colvin, Dennis Forsyth, Kathy Bright, Kenny Noble, Dathel Neller, Linda Martin. Second row: Michael Hendricks, Larry Cunnagin, Barbara Donovan, Sammy Lambert, Esther Huber, Paula Pence, Ronald Sort man, Robert Tolle. Steve Moehring. Third row: James Gross, Louise Raby, Roger Hoke. Cheryl McIntosh, Billy Bailey, Ted Gilbert, Donald Ary, Ray Lynch, Sue Slonaker. Absent: Ronald Calvert, Joe Taylor, Michael Tinka, Roger Thacker, Willard Davis. Front row: Miss Helen Wellbaum, David Thacker, Odie Asher, Tim Lowman, Eugene Stebbins, Bobby Moore, Chuck Sweeney, Patricia Campbell, Donna Cook, Paul Rosenberger. Second row: Pamela Wolfe, Gary Borton, Sara Miller, Linda Sharp, Larry Brogan, Gregory Rice, Linda Engle, Dianne Hampton, David Lyons. Third row: Susan Earnhart, Billy Nelson. Jimmy Lusk, Gerald Thomas, Ronald Madden, Sandra Spillman, Linda Kemmer, Carol Fowler, Vicky Cunningham. Absent: Kathy Greenlee, Charles Humerick, Pam Martin, Beverly McClendon, David West, Sharon Woo iey. Front row: Verl Bond. Kenneth Durham, Dale Gunter, Nancy Brown, Jill Wilcox, Susan Chaney, Billy Joe Hall, Marvin Jones, Kathy Webb. Second row: Mrs. Blodwyn Lesher, Claudia Chaney, Rebecca Sortinan, Linda Pish, Martha McDonald, Duetta Pierce, Sandra Elam, Jack Strader. Third row: Alan Gordon, Randall Hermey, Anthony Thomas, John Martin Hall, Jeffery Lehman, Sandra Rader, Joan Albert. Absent: Darrell Pennington, Margaret Prim. Front row: Linda Cunnagin, Carol Koeller, Tamara Hankison, Donna Davidson, Linda McCormich, Michael Taylor, Belinda Garrett, Tommy Sweeney, George Houser. Second row: Mrs. Laura Tipple, Jack Schrader, Jack Nagel, Michael Ballard, Alan Sonnanstine, Jennifer Havens, Bobby Roseburrough, John Chambers, Danny Steurer, Margo Wood. Third row: Tina Donovan, Tommy Richardson, Arnita Taylor, Lynn Griggs. Michael Lucas, Jess Farmer, Kenny Zechar, Tim Smith, Marjorie Brandley. Absent: Connie Ingram. Ricky Miller, David Nall, Susan Neumann, W'illiam Van Nuys. KINDERGARTEN 160 Front row: Mrs. Blodwyn Lesher, Clark Nunn, Sherry Kay McDaniel, Patricia Sortman, Michael Riley, Linda Turner, Gary Nianouris, Terry Martin, Carol Ann Kay, Edward Steele. Second row: Karen Schindler, Margaret Allen, Michael Frost, Jack Adkins, Richard W'ilson, Tommy Scarborough, David McClelland, Connie Blankenship, Paul Baton. Third row: Patricia McQuinn, Bill Hoffman, Ronald Lawrence, David Shade, Phyllis Senne, Jerry Fair, Glenn Davis, Myra Jean Ebright. Front row: Mrs. Laura Tipple, Wanda Maloney, Pamela Armbruster, Donald Hamilton, Jim Mahrt, Timothy Meyer, Randy Cummings. Second row: Tereasa Rucker, Yvonne Voyles, Steven Kinney, Bobby Peeler, Paula Brooks. June Ballon. Third row: Cheryl Porter, Barbara Davis, Deborah Reipen-hoff, Robert Hutchinson, Jeffery Hudgens, Linda Kirby, Cheryl Throckmorton. Absent: Donald Magee, Ernest Evans, Larry Schaeff, Michael Sims. WEST CARROLLTON SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL Front row: Edward Marsh, Chris Eisele, Paul Beardsley, Billy Irwin, Marvin Collins, Carl Eby, Freddie Herman. Ronnie Hicks, Larry Caupp, Buddy Bunn, Mike Baker, Russell Elliott, Robert Halsey, Maxie Kopp, Larry Smith, Larry Lakins, Tom Weidle, Mike Forsyth. Second row: Mr. Lindsay, Donna Price, Beverly Stokes, Natala Wells, Barbara Rothwell, Nancy Strader. Judy Kuhn, Claudia Anders, Tom Austin, Dale Potts, Mike Kinner, Roger Morgan, Bobby Brane, Jackie Lesher, Sandra Brock, Phyllis Helton, Harriet Crumley. Judy Croy, Charlotte Misenheimer, Judy Frantz. ONE OF MR. FREDERICK’S ART CLASSES MORAINE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MORAINE CITY ELEMENTARY FACULTY Due to the fact that a number of students who formerly attended the Moraine City-Elementary School are now enrolled at the newly-constructed West Carrollton Elementary School, the Moraine City building is less crowded than it has been for several years. Nevertheless, every room in the school, which was opened five years ago, is in full use daily. Mr. F. Lloyd Cavender, who has been associated with the West Carrollton Schools for twenty-five years, is the principal of the Moraine City School. In addition to his duties at the school, Mr. Cavender is serving this year as the President of the Western Ohio Teachers’ Association. Front row: Mrs. Isla Lembke, Mrs. Leonidas Snyder, Mrs. Margaret Barnett, Miss Margery Allen, Mr. F. Lloyd Cavender, Mrs. Reva Cavender. Mrs. Dorothy Banker, Miss Ada Steller. Mrs. Margaret Seibert. Second row: Mrs. Alice Mason (part-time speech therapist). Miss G. Glendora Northcutt. Mrs. Alda Pope, Mr. Winston Gress, Mrs. Lela Helm, Mrs. Mable Rice, Mrs. Ellen Huston. Absent: Mr. Rudolph Burger (who transferred to the West Carrollton Elementary School when Mr. Gress returned from military service in January) and Mrs. Loretta Allen (who resigned in December). 163 Front row: Dorothy Boyd, Gary Van Kirk, Thomas Parker, James Sheppard, Burl Nlynhier, Kenneth Stahl, Larry Beasley. James Jackson. Second row: Dennis Ferguson, Tonda Hoover, Jerry Madlener, Janet Walters, Phyllis Collier, Nancy Wanzer, Mike Marsh. Mrs. Huston. Back row: Frances Dayspring, Irene Millat, Stephen Rix, Gary Frank, Donna Strader, Linda Porter. Sandra Hall, JoAnn Rossiter. SIXTH GRADE Front row: Jill Reeder, Noma Cunningham. Nancy Hohnhorst, Duane Stocksdale, Robert Wick, Robert Becraft, Harold Phillips, Dallas Covey, Tommy Reich. Second row: Miss Northcutt, Alberta Leigeber, William Hoerner, John Shoemaker, Richard Flynn, Patty Hauk, Ronald W'ard, Dorothy Ingram, Janice Gaver. Back row: Janet Witham, Daniel Fuhry, Joyce Danzeisen, Pat Murray, Charles Neeley, Lauritti Norris, Peggy Abbott, Dale Lacey. Front row: Albert Enix, Lance Davidson. Charles Bowman. Doris Fite, Fred Bussard, Donald Covey, Carol Mitcheltree, Weston Howe, William Jones. Second row: Lonnie Engle, James Miller, Linda Ward, Donald Goldshot, Judy Myers, Leroy Pinkerton, Edna Mar McCoy. Selma Robbins, Ronald Sparks. Third row: Charles Ward, Charles Rice, Ronald Link, Carla Thomas, Nancy Norris, Roy Lamb, Jacqueline Kanouse, Gary Peffley, Judy James, Mr. Burger. FIFTH GRADE Front row: Richard Lamb. Richard Cowdry, Robert Netzlcy, Jack Andrews, Cary Hodgson, Gretchen Tyson. John Burton. Sharon Stout. Second row: Carol Boswell, Richard Denny, Ella Mae Howe. Kay Bolinger, Judy Jones, Mary Kay Ellis, Karlyn Watson, John Combs, Loyd Kemper. Third row: Emerson Lucas, Tom Ross, Robert Leet. Shirley Sexton, Carol Parker, Robert Smith. Richard Fite, Vivian Lamb, Mrs. Cavender. Absent: William Zechar. Front row: David Ulm, Carol Millat, Sharon Roark, Williard Powell, James Strader, Robert Terry, Linda Marshall, Donna Poorman, Malinda Pierce. Second row: Miss Allen, Randall Byrd, Terry Cox, Linda Gaskill, Benny Flynn, Irene Argue, Kenneth Shear, Clyde Hurst. Saundra Jenkins. Mary Alice Wilhelm. Back row: Wesley Garrison, Jane Shoemaker, Sharon Crutchfield. Elizabeth Gipson, Gary Lemons, Jane Howard, Janice Smith, Karen Snodgrass, Ray Kress. FOURTH GRADE Front row: Dixie Shade, Vernon Mynhier, Nancy Rehse, Madelene Collier, James Bailey, Geraldine Fuson, Shirley Smith. Second row: Roy Goldshot, George Nelson. Betty Mitchell, Richard Thomason, Earl Hutchings, Richard Danzeisen, Robert Quatman, Virginia Wiegert. Mrs. Snyder. Back row: Robin Meeker, Martha Jackson, Mary Lynn Jones, Jan Blackburn, Sharon Swab, James Jones, Dolores Pinkerton. Absent: Ronald Wallace. Front row: Harold Adkins, Christine Layford, Craig Redder, Nancy Bunch, Alan Spinks, Richard Shoemaker, Patty Combs. Second row: Dona Rainwater, Jackie Turner, Catherine Keener, Doyal Jones, Patty Brelsford, Rebecca Hulbert. Larry Tackett. Wilma Siler, David Bums, Joe Lucas, Danny Reynolds. Karen Johnson. Third row: Joyce Williams, Theresa Congiardo, Ralph Adams, Larry Russell, Betty Rice, James Ferguson, Paula Gabbard, Carol Pinyon, Carlynn Shank. Top row: Mrs. Barnett, Susrfn Smith, Kathryn Feuss, Gary Harrison, Ruth Cruickshank. Connie Maxfield, Robert Lotz, James Gaver, Jack Nichols, Kenneth Wolf. THIRD GRADE Front row: Karen Hensler, Julie Cotterman, Barbara Jo Buckley, Luther Estridge, Charlotte Sexton, Sharon Spurrier, Gail Schneble, Theresa Fuller. Second row: Robert Kneer, Ronnie Johnson, Jack Fuson, Richard McFarland, Billy Gail Jones, James Smith, Russell Norris, Terry Burton, Lorna Bussard, Roberta Netzley. Third row: Jerry Williams, Rebecca Little, Mark Palmer, Denny Brown, James Collins, James Saylor, Richard Strader. Norval Powell, Patricia Radcliffe, Desda Doersam. Top row: Meriam Hutchings, Janis Reed, Tom Zechar, James Moody, Richard Morrison, Earl Reeder, Robert Brady, Marla Jean Dungan, Barbara Shears, Mrs. Lembke. Front row: Michael Smith. Peggy Walton, Arlene Gold shot, Roger Harris. Deborah Dayspring, David Peffley, James Rice, Linda Benson, Fred Whitted. Second row: Robert Boyd, Cheryl Powell, Terry Griffith, Jena Lee Runyan, Richard Farrell, Karen Kline, Patricia Watson, Michael Ingram, Danny Andrews, Charles Bowers, Anna Marie Opfer, John McKenzie, Dennis Reich. Third row: SECOND Front row: Douglas Bond, Frank Schaeherer, Harold Pinkerton, Michael Hauk, Gwen Sehee, Donna Allen, Cheryl Kirby, Pamela Springer, Donna McCann. Second row: David Peterson, Keith Estridge, Betty Fite, Robert Cooper, Rhea W'ard, Richard Howell, Billy Brooks, Danny Snodgrass, Jane Hess, Sylvia Wood, Linda Garrison. Third row: Delbert Wilson, Mark Naylor, Stephen Mehaffie, Linda Neely, Randall Wheeler, Judith List, William Zile, Cynthia Croy, Richard Bernard, Morgana Hoover, David McCrum, Sandra Miller, Janet Myers. Top row: Virginia Finster, Barry Cromwell, Linda Stallings. Freddy Rossiter, Alonda Cyr, Billy Lamb, Penny Cooper, Jimmy Johnson, Kathie Wiegert, Gregory Seals. Absent: Mrs. Loretta Allen, teacher. GRADE W'illiam Fuson, Dennis Eldridge, Joyce Little, Jane Lacey, Robert Thomason, Sue Bursch, Joyce Finney, Tommy Gilbert, Johnny Baker. Top row: James Howard, Shirley Robbins, Terry Boggs, Gail Birden, Randall Smith, Connie Kvant, Cheryl Denny, Billy Brown, Carl Layton, Judy Mynhier, Mrs. Rice. Front row: Sandra Rose, Larry McFarland, Lois Schacherer, Vicki Smith, Bonnie Adkins, Larry Powell, Beverly McElwee, Johnny Finster, James Burnette, Linda Becraft. Second row: Larry Kilgore, David Hurst, Linda Moseman, Judith Dell, Wayne Hutchings, Carla Smith. Patricia Johnson, Ray Russell, Deborah Nichols, James Finfrock. Third row: Sharon Caver, Janet Cox, Tim Christman, Sherry Bursch, Ivan Teets, Dallas Bowman, William Noll, Philip Church, Gloria Fisher, Mrs. Banker. FIRST GRADE Front row: Judith Wolf, Terry Ross, Susan Palmer, Craig Brooks, Karen Mahaney, Michael Bangert, Bill Johns. Second row: Rebecca Feuss, Vivian Peavyhouse, Susan Hess, Richard Hensley, Lonnie McCarty, Vicki Brady, Beverly Swabb, Elizabeth Hall, David Boggs. Shirley Johnson. Third row: George Argue, Linda Morris, Wayne Gross, Mitchell Wilhelm, Jerry Davidson, Scott Reeder, Jimmy Lusk, Dale Walters. Top row: Oleda Bunch, Johnny Marsh, David Sachleben, Gene Gillman, Judi Cotterman. Dennis Ingram, Eric Kvant, Dennis Payne, Mrs. Helm. Front row: Bobby Snell, Cathy Omel, Wanda Stapleton, Joanne Finney, Bonnie Covey, Eddie Jones. Tommy Gillum, Sue Thompson, Kathy Whitted. Second row: Billy Smith, Rita Russell, Mary Huey, Susie Oliver, Kathy Harrison, Mary Helen Fite, Vickie Bucher, Arthur Cruickshank. Steve Bennetzen, Stuart Ross. Third row: Miss Steller, David Walton, Linda Mitchell, Ronnie Enix, Patricia Deck, Ronnie Hosbrook. Danny Clark, Danny Fletcher, Jimmy Fuller, Gerald Hodgson, Donna Perd zock. Absent: Fritz DuBois, Dennie Johnson. Front row: John Brewster, Dawn Loesh, James Teets, Charles Opfer, Bob Steineman, Jerry Carver, John Golub. Second row: Raven Van Kirk, Kathy Boggs, Billy Schechelhoff, Roger Andrews, Mark McGinnis, Steven Ford, Jack Roeder, Charles Hippie, Paula Fogt. Third row: James Martin, Susan Zile, Linda Andres, Stephen Flynn. Gary Armstrong, Larsh Birden, Philip Hawk, Linda Kiefer. Top row: Wayne Hannah, Bob Schnebele, Pamela Aberth, Leslie Neff, John Fisler, Donalyn Kline. James Baker, Wayne Spurrier, Mrs. Pope. Front row: Janet Ferguson, Judy Quire. Douglas Hollinger, Cheryl Strader, Carlee Howell. Second row: Edward Bursch. Pamela Dameron, David Lemmons. Mary Jean Layford, Douglas Lucas, John Hebert, Deborah Barker. Allen Pascoe, Tom Dillon. Third row: Ann Uip, Michael Dungan, Barry Garland, Linda Sergeant, Daniel Thompson, Vickie Rossiter, Roger Lucas, Rex Brennan. Top row: James Burns, Larry Robbins, Ralph Bowers, Robert Buckley. Melinda Smith, Darrell Ward. Elizabeth Buckley, Jack Rehse. Mrs. Pope. KINDERGARTEN Front row: Duane Stocksdale, Lieutenant; Dale Lacey, Captain; Kenneth Stahl, Captain; Tom Parker, Lieutenant. Second row: Tommy Reich, Gary Van Kirk, Burl Mynhier, Larry Beasley, Michael Marsh, John Shoemaker, James Sheppard, Harold Phillips, Robert Becraft, Dallas Covey. Back row: Robert Wick, Jerry Madlener, Gary Frank, Patrick Murray, Mr. F. L. Cavender, Advisor; Stephen Rix, Ronald Ward, Richard Flynn, Dennis Ferguson. SCHOOLBOY SAFETY PATROL CAFETERIA rfctventtA cp 173 THE HUGHES WHITE TRUCK SALES COMPANY West Second and Sunrise Boulevard DAYTON Joanna Clouse and Don Caslcey find an excellent selection of jewelry at Judy Randall decides its fun to drive the tractors sold at T-C JEWELERS FIELDS AND GRIGGS 4305 E. Town and Country Road Linden and Miami Avenues DAYTON 9, OHIO MIAMISBURG Telephone OX-3181 Telephone 6-1281 R. L. NORRIS FURNITURE 2330 South Dixie DAYTON 9, OHIO Telephone WA-5193 SWART FUNERAL HOME 207 East Central Avenue WEST CARROLLTON Telephone 3-4231 THE CARRILLON CAFETERIA 2011 South Dixie Avenue DAYTON 176 Paul and Halla Klees Telephone WA-0106 WOODY'S WE NEVER CLOSE Open 7 Days a Week—24 Hours a Day MARKET 412 East Dixie Drive West Carrollton 179 J. L. WILLIS COAL COMPANY 400 Washington Street DAYTON 2. OHIO TELEPHONE HE-8335 You Can't Die Right by Living Wrong MAC'S GULF STATION E. S. SAUNDERS AND E. MclNTOSH Proprietors South Dixie Highway at Springboro Pike 180 TELEPHONE WA-0189 You'll feel as much like a queen as Doris Tudor did af Homecoming after you have patronized these merchants. LLLU itttt WEST CARROLLTON PARCHMENT COMPANY DRAYER MOTOR SALES Dodge and Plymouth Sales and Service 12 EAST LINDEN AVENUE Miamisburg TEL 6-2231 182 SAN RAE GARDENS 5536 South Dixie Highway DAYTON 9, OHIO Telephone MO 3-3511 Homecoming Queen Doris Tudor is convinced that for the Finest in Photography she'll patronize THE OSBORNE STUDIOS 1521 Central Avenue MIDDLETOWN, OHIO 183 SEIBERT HOMES, INC. DEALERS FOR NATIONAL HOMES 407 SOUTH ELM STREET West Carrollton TELEPHONE 3-4731 GRIGGS JEWELRY 14 East Central Avenue MIAMISBURG TELEPHONE 6-4451 WATCH, CLOCK AND JEWELRY REPAIR HANKINS CONTAINER CO. West Sycamore Street MIAMISBURG Telephone 6-3331 H. E. WILSON INSURANCE AGENCY 310 East Cottage Avenue WEST CARROLLTON Telephone 3-3422 KUNZ LAWN AND GARDEN CENTER 2626 Kettering Boulevard II TELEPHONE WA-5933 L HINKLEY CLEANERS 4018 Kettering Boulevard at Stroop Road TELEPHONE WA-0023 We Call For and Deliver GEM CITY ICE CREAM COMPANY 1005 West Third Street DAYTON Telephone AD-8242 JOHN BROUGH COMPANY Funeral Director and Furniture 110 SOUTH SECOND STREET Miamisburg TELEPHONE 6-1001 185 ALLIED SCREW PRODUCTS COMPANY Precision Screw Machine Products Brown and Sharpe Automatics 141 EAST DIXIE DRIVE West Carrollton C. W. CLAGETT Tel. 3-3632 186 Susan Mason finds a wide selection of tools at GROVE AND WEBER COMPANY 115 East Central Avenue MIAMISBURG Telephone 6-1341 Visit SIEBENTHALER'S Garden Center 3001 CATALPA DRIVE Dayton Complete Garden Supplies SOUTHERN HILLS PIT, INC. Excavating Contractor W. A. WADSWORTH, General Manager 2415 SOUTH DIXIE AVENUE Dayton TELEPHONE WA-2I9I 187 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MIAMISBURG Telephone 6-3356 THE AMERICAN ENVELOPE COMPANY of West Carrollton, Ohio MORAINE PAPER COMPANY DIVISION West Carrollton, Ohio SHOW'S CAFE Good Food WEST CARROLLTON MICKEY'S BEAUTY SHOP 3450 Sellars Road MIAMI SHORES CECIL C. STEBBINS Plumbing and Heating Contractors ROOF'S SERVICE STATION Fuel Oil—Kerosene—Gasoline WEST CARROLLTON 23 NORTH WALNUT STREET West Carrollton MARY ANN SHOP Mary K. Masters Ladies' Wear—Hosiery—Gifts CITY BUILDING Miamlsburg NEAL DAIRY PRODUCTS COMPANY 865 South Patterson Blvd. DAYTON 1 PATTERSON PONTIAC Complete Service and Body Work 202 NORTH MAIN STREET Miamlsburg PHILHOWER DRUGS 12 South Main Street MIAMISBURG Like Carl Mays, you'll be walking on air after you have patronized these merchants. 189 Barbara Hile urges, Let's go bowling at FORTENER'S BOWLING LANES 28 East Linden Avenue Miamisburg TEL 6-4581 Judy Randall and Susan Mason find complete floral service at TOWN COUNTRY FLORIST Town and Country Annex TEL WA 2196 OXFORD MIAMI PAPER COMPANY 190 West Carrollton TEL 3-3611 Drive-In Banking—Free Parking—Consumer Loans 24 Hour Envelope Depository Service THE FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK Miamisburg, Ohio MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION THE CABINET AND LUMBER SUPPLY 701 South Main Street Do It Yourself Headquarters TEL 6-3028 MIAMISBURG HIMES BROTHERS DAIRY CO. 1537 Germantown Street Dayton For Complete Dairy Service Call AD-8188 191 THE VALLEY SUPPLY CO., LTD. Coal—Lumber—Structural Steel Builders' Supplies Cement—Plaster—Brick—Tile Air Temp—Furnaces and Stokers P. O. BOX 188 South Riverview Avenue Miamisburg TELEPHONE 6-3371 192 THE WEST CARROLLTON BUILDING SUPPLY AND LUMBER CO., INC. Pittsburgh Paints and Glass Products Complete Line of Building Materials New Sanders and Edgers for Rent R. C. Mahon Metal Roof Deck Overhead Rolling Steel Doors Insulated Wall Panels SMITH'S BOAT HOUSE Just east of West Carrollton Dealer for MERCURY Outboard Motors, Boats, Trailers, Boat Kits, Accessories. CHRIS-CRAFT AND CENTURY Speed Boats Boats and Motors for rent by the hour TELEPHONE 3-3610 FOX MOTORS DeSotos—Plymouths International Trucks 9 S. SECOND ST. Telephone 6-1221 Miamisburg, Ohio 193 SUTTMA N'S Ellis Lakins receives courteous service at THROCKMORTON BROTHERS' HARDWARE 444 East Dixie Drive West Carrollton Joanna Clouse and Dave Harris find perfection in the service of VIKING'S Dry Cleaners and Laundromat Service Miamisburg Open 7 Days—8 A.M. - 9 P.M. TEL. 6-2213 BUCK'S MARKET 113 Dixie Drive West Carrollton TEL 3-3302 194 L. W. KUHN Plumbing and Heating MIAMISBURG THE MODERN LADY 47 South Main Street MIAMISBURG tv THE VARIETY STORE 4 North Elm Street WEST CARROLLTON j ■ FULLER’S REFRIGERATION ' AND WASHER SERVICE 228 Shannon Avenue WEST CARROLLTON —______________________________ ■ v STAN'S BARBER SHOP 13 East Central Avenue WEST CARROLLTON PEERLESS PANTRY Miamisburg FRED DECHANT Thrift E Market Groceries and Meats 134 NORTH POPLAR STREET West Carrollton J. C. PENNEY CO., INC. The Home of Values MIAMISBURG You'll wish to join Jerry Davis in getting set to run when you learn about the services which these establishments are prepared to provide. 195 ADA'S HAT AND DRESS SHOP 12 North Elm Street West Carrollton TEL. 3-4683 Mike Seibert find the latest popular records at GREENE'S FAMILY STORE Outfitters for the Family Main and Elm Streets West Carrollton TEL 3-4841 CINDERELLA Beauty Salon 228 North Elm Street West Carrollton TEL 3-3627 Specialists in Hair Styling' 196 M 1 SHILL HARVEY SHELL SERVICE 137 West Central Avenue West Carrollton MUTUAL FEDERAL Savings and Loan Association 23 East Central Avenue Miamisburg GEBHART'S FOOD MARKET Meats—Groceries West Carrollton 197 TEL. 3-8779 BERT L. DAILY, INC. Artists' Materials Signwriters' Supplies 126 East Third Street Dayton TEL AD 4121 WALKER NORWICK AND ASSOCIATES Architects 12 West Monument Avenue DAYTON ANGELO'S DRIVE-IN A Good Place to Eat Dine In Your Car or In Our Spacious Dining Room 4200 Kettering Ned. Chickle 4 Quicltie Tel. OX-2262 STRAGAND'S I G A Food Liner 3940 Kettering Blvd. TEL. OX 5553 BELL VAULT MONUMENT WORKS, INC. Vaults of Every Description Granite or Marble Memorials Concrete Specialties SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY MIAMISBURG 194 Mary Weidner finds a wide selection of fine stationery and gifts at JEMIMA RUSSELL'S Town and Country Miamisburg Building and Loan Association 20 East Central Avenue TEL. 6-2531 Real Estate Loans—Savings Pick Your Dealer First GASTINEAU BROTHERS 32 North Elm Street West Carrollton TEL 3-3614 200 MIAMI SHORES AUTO SALES Used Cars Bought and Sold JAMES R. HATCHER, Prop. Sellers and Dryden Roads Dayton TEL. WA-5701 KIDDIE KASTLE Children's Clothing to 10 SHOWER SIFTS 4304 West Town and Country OPEN 12 NOON UNTL 9 P.M. 201 WEISER PRINTING 119 West Pease Avenue West Carrollton TEL. 3-3512 Mike Seibert discovers that everything from ice cream to paints can be bouqht at the TRADIN' POST 3201 Sellars Road Miami Shores Your Friendly General Store OFFSET PLATEMAKERS (Zma foi, OAco THE KNOT HOLE 13 North Elm Street West Carrollton Tel. 3-8777 CALLIE'S BEAUTY SHOP 27 Robert Street West Carrollton Tel. 3-4757 203 SCHELL'S CAFE 9 North Elm Street West Carrollton SOUPS—SANDWICHES—PIES Tel. 3-4791 GEORGE MIDDLETON Sports Enthusiasts Join Diana Reynolds In Cheering for the Products of 204 Auto, Fire, and Life Insurance 21 WEST CENTRAL AVENUE WEST CARROLLTON JIM FLYNN SPORTING GOODS, INC. First and Jefferson DAYTON Tel. HE 2884 REED’S DRUG STORE 5 North Elm Street WEST CARROLLTON STEELE’S RESTAURANT 42 North Elm Street WEST CARROLLTON REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT CO. and DANART BUICK AND EQUIPMENT CO. 110 Central Avenue MIAMISBURG JOFFE'S Ladies' and Children's Ready-to-Wear and Household Furnishings 16 SOUTH MAIN STREET MIAMISBURG BOB HECK'S ▼ SERVICE STATION Route 725 at Alexandersville Road j MIAMISBURG - THELMA REINHART BEAUTY SHOP South Elm Street at East Blossom Hill Road WEST CARROLLTON After you have patronized these business concerns, you'll join cheerleaders Diana Reynolds, Doris Tudor, Phyllis Hatcher, Lois Kokot, and Nancy Steele in giving a cheer for them. 205 Jim Blasingame, Sharon West and Benny Preston Enjoy late Refreshments at STOCKSDALE'S DRIVE-IN 4100 Kettering Blvd. Tel. WA 0164 KING'S SUPER SHOE REPAIR East Central Avenue WEST CARROLLTON We Try to Please Our Customers A NOTE OF APPRECIATION The Piratan staff and Mr. Guiler should like to pay tribute to several persons who have been particularly helpful in the production of the 1955 edition of the yearbook. Both senior sponsors, Donald C. Bogan and Murl E. Huffman, have heavy teaching and extra-curricular assignments, yet they assumed the responsibility for supervising the sales of ads and of subscriptions. To Robert Frederick the staff is indebted for all of the pen and ink sketches used on the division pages of the annual. Although there were few personal contacts with the Taylor Yearbook Company, the Piratan staff thoroughly appreciated the company's courtesy and suggestibility demonstrated in all correspondence. The employees of the Osborne Studios have been most cooperative at all times. Particularly should the staff like to acknowledge the aid of Jim Brate who shot most of the activity pictures used in the Piratan. His ability to preceive novel and effective ways in which to photograph otherwise humdrum group pictures and his consistent pleasantness even under trying circumstances have been a source of never-ceasing pleasure and amazement to the staff. Finally, the staff should like to commend Jim Blasingame, who served in the official capacity of business manager but who also in many other ways proved to be a most valuable staff member. Not only did Jim take many of the pictures used in the organization and advertising sections of the annual and run countless errands for the staff, but also he wrote many of the articles which appear throughout the book. 206 A LITHOGRAPHED -- YEARBOOK DALLAS • TEXAS