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

Text from Pages 1 - 240 of the 1956 volume:

Volume Forty-five 1956 il ill ; sift si , fil JJiratan, as a magic Snirror; wifi reflect ancf pre serve a record of sc Aoof traditions and activities for you, tAe students, who are tAe fin 11 i lAest darrollton JinpA School a in in I it fill !■ 1 Proudly we dedicate the 1956 Piratan to a man who served as our superintendent of schools for twenty-four years, Mr. Walter E. Shade. We feel that it is largely through Mr. Shade's untiring efforts that the West Carrollton Schools have been able to play such an important part in the preparation of students for then - iuteT as active citizens in the world community. MR. WALTER E. SHADE Mr. Shade served as superintendent of the West Carrollton Exempted Village Schools from 1931 until 1955. During those years he endeared himself to countless scores of students, teachers, and residents of the community. Retirement has not deprived Mr. Shade of his vital interest in the personal development of each individual; it merely has given him more time, unhampered by pressing duties, to give wise counsel and to rejoice in the successes of his many friends and acquaintances. 5 1931 The first building co truatec dur ia Mr. Shade's administration was Jiel ■'ft' ium-gymnasium. Later the old auditor!. o tv 'l«:ond floor of the original wing of tfe JtoJjK'as converted into classrooms; the old gymnasium, into a study-hall. 1937 saw the Red and Blacl iridders playing all home games inwieifke ft eWBed stadium. More comfortable thaM t| oler bleichers, the cement stands have en Aura«d)lBrgf crowds of fans to support the Pirate teams: The twenty-six room West Carrollton Elementary building, wliidfllscffHcluAs the high school band room, a hAltlEuff affti the superintendent's offices, wal ci� pJpftrf- nd fully occupied in 1954. That4arrw year th industrial arts building was used for the first time. In order to kaep vpaaai w h the population growth near the! c o the West Carroll- ton Schools cons� uW : 4 Ko aine City Elementary building. Bj|t doJon Jloor, it includes an auditorium-gymnasium and an attractive cafeteria. • i (' 1955 6 Above we see Mr. Shade in a scene familiar to many of us while his office was still located in the high school building. It was by such casual day-by-day contacts that Mr. Shade kept his finger on the pulse of the school and through which we came to know and love him well. Mr. Shade has always been an ardent Pirates fan. We were accustomed to seeing Mr. Shade selling tickets at home football games; and, as the above picture shows, he also enjoyed serving as a scorekeeper at all the basketball games. 7 Wi Each September the campus watches as we hopefully, confidently begin another thrilling year. Snow falls, and the campus is deserted save for the few moments that it watches us as we trudge to and from school and stop, perhaps, for an occasional snouball fight. Then comes Spring, and the campus welcomes us to her spacious lawns. Benignly the campus observes our proud families as they assemble to see us receive our diplomas; and then, with a sigh, she contemplates her long ivait until another September arrives with its group of eager students. Wi r T0e uer forget the autumn days when the leaves turned to golden and crimson hues and sifted to the ground . . . the chill of Friday nights as we watched the Pirates match forces with rival teams . . . those last frantic hours before midyear exams . . . the casual gatherings near the old bell when Spring finally arrived? 10 Remember the warm spring days when we gathered on the campus at noon to glance at the afternoon's assignments or just to talk . . . the daily walk from the high school building to the shop building? rJ.7 irou(jf) tfie years how many times have we entered our building ... as seventh and eighth graders just beginning and uncertain . . . later as seniors, confident yet still somewhat uncertain, too, knowing full well that soon we'd be leaving the security of our school to enter the untried walks of life? 12 IsOest ( arroflion ’s 7ficj i behoof 75uifeting in whose hallowed walls we have spent many hours of our youth. How many times have we watched the clock creep toward 11:30 and then, suddenly released by a bell, joined m the mad, hectic rush for the cafeteria line? Yet how often have we completely forgotten the passage of time while we were engrossed in some exciting new bit of knowledge or worked on the solution of some challenging problem? Piratan Staff Judy Randall editor Sonny Hahn sports editor Leonard Smith business manager Dickinson T. Guiler editorial advisor James L. Robinson and Victor M. Showalter financial advisors Gzr cn SUPERINTENDENT SCHNELL Mr. Harold E. Schnell was no stranger to West Carrollton when he became our superintendent of schools the first of August, 1955. He had served as principal of the West Carrollton Elementary School from 1950 until 1952. Mr. Schnell left West Carrollton to become the executive head of the Germantown Schools, and it was from that position that he was called back to West Carrollton to become our superintendent of schools. Mr. Schnell received the B.S. degree from Ohio State University and the M.S. degree from Indiana University. He has also studied at Wilmington College, the University of Cincinnati, and Miami University. 18 MR. FORREST E. TREON MRS. CHARLOTTE T. HOFF Clerk-Treasurer Secretary to the Superintendent BOARD OF EDUCATION In order to determine future classroom needs, the Board of Education studies the actual and projected enrollments of the West Carrollton Exempted Village School District. Members of the School Board are, from left to right: Mr. A. Emerson Fahrney, Mr. John L. Clouse, president; Mr. Harold E. Schnell, superintendent; Mrs. June Burns, Mr. Forrest E. Treon, clerk-treasurer; Mr. Robert L. Christman; and Mr. Basil R. Brown, vice president. PRINCIPAL RUSSELL AND MRS. RANDALL Mr. Harry A. Russell has been a member of the faculty of the West Carrollton Schools longer than any other teacher. In 1923 he came to West Carrollton as a teacher of science and the coach of all sports. Six years later he was appointed to the principalship of the high school, a position which he has now held for twenty-seven years. During his thirty-three years in West Carrollton Mr. Russell has made a host of friends among his students and his faculty and throughout the entire community. Mr. Russell earned 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. Not a small part of the efficiency of Mr. Russell's office is due to his capable secretary, Mrs. Ann Hetzel Randall. In her two years as the high-school secretary she has won the respect and admiration of both the students and the faculty. 20 Mr. A. Clair Eisele was appointed to the position of assistant principal in 1954. 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 gives half his time to administrative duties. He also teaches classes in physical education and health, and he coaches the varsity baseball team. Mr. Eisele attended Wittenberg College from which he received the B.S. Ed. degree. ■ ■r- Jl MR. A. CLAIR EISELE MISS MARTHA DEAN As dean of girls and as sponsor of Y-Teens, Allied Youth, and the Dean's Council, Miss Martha H. Dean enjoys few free moments. Nevertheless, she always finds time to listen carefully to the problems of students, to give wise counsel, and to rejoice in each student's happiness. Miss Dean came to West Carrollton in 1938 and has served as dean of girls since 1947. Miss Dean gave up her classes in 1954 and now devotes her entire time to counseling and to administrative work. 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. 21 COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS DEPARTMENT The Commercial and Business Department increases in popularity each year. Not only does it prepare commercial majors for good positions in industry but also it gives other students many skills which will help them in college and in their various walks of life. Above: The second-year typing class rushes to finis! the day's assignment on time. Circle: Members of the Commercial and Busines Department are Miss Ruth Arnold, A. B. Wilmingtoi College, A.M., Ohio State University; and Mr. Jame Robinson, B.S., Eastern Kentucky State College, A.M University of Kentucky. Student in the office practice c!a s gam experience while learning to use such machines as the Munroe calculator, the comptometer, the adding machine, dictaphone, the mimeoscope. the mimeograph and duplicating machines and electric typewriters. They also gain experience in filing, and for one week each girl serves as a secretary in one of the administrative offices At West Carrollton courses are offered in reading, spelling, grammar, literature, speech, and journalism. Thus the English Department stresses two closely allied fields—self-expression, both written and spoken, and literature, a record of man's society. Both oral and silent reading skills are stressed in seventh-grade reading classes. Here Margie Butts reads aloud in Miss Booher's class. ENGLISH In 1955-1956 College Preparatory English was offered for the first time. Themes and term papers were given much emphasis in these classes which were taught by Mr Whissen. Checking out books, filling out and delivering fine slips, and shelving returned books are among the duties of library assistants. Here Richard Tyson, Janet Hall, Barbara Farley, Wanda Freels, Peggy Coffey, Becky Folan, Linda Beckett, and Judy Pepper watch as Mrs. Stephens instructs them in the proper method of making charge slips. Pam Case, Maureen Fite and Melanie Nicely were absent. Members of the English Department in the left row are: Mrs. Rosemary Hinds, B.S.Ed. Ohio Northern University; Miss Ruth Woodman, A.B. Heidelberg College; Mr. Thomas Whissen, A.B. Kent State University; Mr. Jack E. Woodhouse, A.B. and A.M. University of Kentucky; and Mr. Rupert Doan, A.B. Ohio Wesleyan University. Those in the second row are: Mr. Donald Bogan, B.S.Ed. Wilmington College; Mrs. Alice D. Mason, A.B. Ohio Wesleyan, A M. University of Alabama; Mrs. Edith A. Stephens, B.S.Ed. Miami University; and Mr. Norvan Morton, A.B. Miami University. In the right row are: Mr. H. Russell Powell, B.S.Ed. Wittenberg College; Miss Suzanne Booher, B.S.Ed. Miami University; and Miss Rebecca Marsh, A.B Cedarville College, A M. Ohio State University. Group lessons are offered on several band and orchestra instruments. Here Mr. Haggerty instructs a group of. beginning clarinet students— Linda Irvin, Barbara Rohler, Malinda Pierce, and Sharon Wright. Each member of the high-school art class takes his turn posing while the other members of the class sketch him. In the above picture Norman Garner takes his turn as a model. 26 FINE ARTS Music and art know no boundaries. They enrich the lives of all mankind. As knowledge increases, so does pleasure, but the greatest joy is experienced by those who can create. Members of the Fine Arts Faculty are Mr. Ross Robbins, vocal music. B.S. Ed. University of Nebraska; Mr. Harry Haggerty, instrumental music, B.S. Mus. Ed University of Cincinnati; and Mr. Robert Frederick, art, B-F.A. and B.S. Ed. Miami University. Mr. Robbins directs one of the seventh-grade chorus groups. Each junior-high class has music once a week. In Mr. Franz physical education class Gary Gauldin demonstrates for the younger boys the correct form to use on the trampolene. HEALTI PHYSICA] Courses in health, first aid, and growth and development provide the knowledge necessary for us to maintain healthy bodies and minds, while service courses in physical education provide the opportunity for us to exercise our bodies and to learn the fundamentals of good sportsmanship. M) education Mrs. Harriett Smith, the school nurse, explains the fertilization of the ovum in one of her ninth-grade Growth and Development classes. Members of the Health and Physical Education Deoartment are Mr. Donald Bogan, B.S. Ed. Wilmington College; Mr. A. Clair Eisele, B.S.Ed. Wittenberg College; Mrs. Harriett Smith, R. N. Miam. Valley Hospital School of Nursing; Mr. Steve Graban, A.B. University of Kentucky, Ed.M. Indiana University; and Mrs. Mary Combs, Battle Creek College. Absent: Mr. J. A. Ft9 r z. B.S. Otterbein College. Student in Mr. Johnson's American history class listen with marked interest as he explains the three plans of attack which the North used against the South in the Civil War. HISTORY not only learn of man's constant struggle to make the world his home but also discover means of aiding mankind in his forward move toward happiness, security, and permanent peace. Members of the History Department are. from left to right: Mr. Murl E. Huffman, A. B. .Manchester College; Mr. Clifford Trimble, A.B., Eastern Kentucky State College, Mr. Alvie Bentley, B.S.Ed., Wittenberg College; Mr Norven Morion, A B., Miami University; Mr. Howard Carr, B.S., University of Dayton; Miss Minnie I. Wills. A.B., Olivet College (III.), AM., University of Illinois; and Mr. James Johnson, B.S., University of Dayton. HOMI Mr� Maze helps students in the fourth-period home economics class make Christmas corsages. Members of the Home Economics Faculty are Mrs. Olive Maze. A. B. Marshall College, who teaches the high school classes, and Mrs. Ruby Weiler, A. B. Otterbein College, who teaches Junior high school classes and manages the cafeteria. CONOMICS Home making, home nursing, child care, meal planning, sewing, social training, interior decoration—these are but a few of the topics covered in home economics classes. Basic knowledge in these areas furnishes a rich background for enjoying life today and throughout the future. Mr . Weiler observes as Nancy Kanninen makes frosting and Norma Kemper mixes the batter for cup cakes. Each girl works on her own project in the second period advanced clothing class. 33 This year so many students enrolled for first-year Latin that two sections of Latin I were created. Here Mr. Woodhouse helps Pat Hollan with the conjugation of a verb. Through the study of languages West Carrollton students develop an understanding and appreciation of the peoples of other cultures. They also learn to overcome the language barrier, one of the chief hindrances to communication between peoples inhabiting different parts of the world. pi as LANGUAGES Members of the Language Department are Mr. Jack Frances Williams explains to the second-year Spanish Woodhouse, Latin, A.B. and A.M., University of Ken- Class the correct use of punctuation, fucky; and Miss Minnie Wills, Spanish, A.B., Olivet College, A.M., University of Illinois. In the advanced algebra class Mr. Newberg explains bow to plot Members of the Mathematics Faculty are Mr. John W. Newberg, an equation on a graph B.S. Indiana Central College; Mr. H. Ressler Brown, A B Otterbein College; Mr. Alvin Houck, B.S.Ed. Rio Grande College; Mr. Charles C. Smith, A B Berea College, A M Eastern Kentucky State College; and Mr. Paul Weiler, A.B. Baldwin Wallace College, A.M. Ohio State University. MATHEMATICS Students frequently work problems at the blackboard in Mr. Smith's seventh-grade mathematics classes. General mathematics, business arithmetic, algebra, plane geometry, solid geometry, trigonometry, and advanced algebra—all of these courses are available to West Carrollton students of mathematics. In the third-year mechanical drawing class each student may work at his own rate. Here Mr. Cribiey helps Joel Wilson with his drawing while Jerry Parlette, Doug Howe, and C. D. Smith work on projects of special interest to them. MECHANICAI l l)l STRIA] DRIVE! Faculty members of this department are Mr. lewis Engel, metal shop, B.S., Eastern Kentucky State College; Mr. Theodore Croy, wood shop, A.B., Otterbein College, A.M., Ohio State University; Miss Ruth Woodman, driver training, A.B., Heidelberg College; and Mr. Gerald Cribiey, mechanical drawing, B.S. Ed., Ohio Northern University. When the industrial arts department moved into the newly-constructed shop building in the fall of 1954, a metal shop curriculum was established. Here Joe Hayes, Don Moyer, and Jim Tilton learn the intricacies of welding. Whether West Carrollton students receive training in wood shop, metal shop, mechanical drawing, or driver education, they acquire skills which provide them with an understanding of many vocations, an enjoyment of creative leisure-time activities, and the ability to work and play safely. drawing, ARTS, AND TRAINING One of the most popular courses in the high school is driver training. Here, under the supervision of Miss Woodman, Floyd Williams parks the training car while Benny Preston. Judy Hickman, and Larry Armstrong await their turns at the wheel. Darell Tobias, Joe Rydel, Jim Cunningham, and John Markunes discover that woodworking provides an outlet for artistic skill whether it be in the form of beautiful furniture or small knick-knacks. Mr. Lane uses a functional model to show two biology students, David R Smith and Frank Schreier, how lungs operate. Dennis Michael looks on as Mr. Showalter explains the chemical formation of the crystals which Norma Ellis and Pat Ashworth made. Through courses in general science, biology, chemistry, and physics, students quickly come to appreciate the debt which the world owes science. Not only do these courses provide a background for students who wish to devote their lives to the study of science, but also they provide other students with knowledge which will enable them to cope more adequately with the physical and biological environments in which they love. Member of the Science Department are Mr. Steve Graban, A B . Univer� ity of Kentucky, Ed.M.. Indiana University; Mr. Jay Johnson, B S., University of Dayton; Mr. James A. Lane. Jr., B.S.. Eastern Kentucky State College; and Mr. Victor M Sbowalter, B S., Ottcrbein College. B.S. Ed., Ohio State University. Doug Howe, Susan Mason, Carol Pfister, Mr. Showalter, John Zurbuchen, and Joel Wilson experiment with resonance, one of the most facmating topics studied in physics. eniors 40 m ft SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS JOHN ZURBUCHEN JOHN COON JIM TILTON NANCY AUFULDISH GRACE BRODBECK SUSAN MASON MR. VICTOR M. SHOWALTER MR. JAMES L. ROBINSON President 12-1 Vice President 12-2 Vice President Secretary 12-1 Treasurer 12-2 Treasurer 12-1 Advisor 12-2 Advisor CLASS MOTTO 'Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. CLASS FLOWER White Rose CLASS COLORS Scarlet and Gray 42 SENIOR MOMENTS TO REMEMBER We, the Class of '56, didn't tear down any goal posts or win any ballroom prizes, but we've had a lot of fun and good times together. Selling Christmas cards and candy in the ninth grade and going to class picnics and sledding parties were all a part of our fun. In our junior year we turned actors and actresses and presented our first play, A Broom for the Bride. The play was a great success as was the Junior-Senior Reception we gave in honor of the outgoing seniors of '55. Our most memorable events came in our senior year. The first few months of the year were crowded with plans for Homecoming and practice for our senior play. Drums of Death. We broke the cameras having our senior portraits taken, and we selected our invitations for graduation. In December we held the Senior Prom at Wampler's Barn with music by Johnny Reger's orchestra. When first semester exams were behind us and we were in the last half of our senior year, we began to realize that it wouldn't be long before graduation would be over and we would be out on our own. This feeling became even more poignant when we attended the Reception as guests of the Class of '57. Our wonderful years together were brought to a climax on May 24th. From the day that we first entered school we had looked forward to the time that we would be seniors marching down the auditorium aisles in caps and gowns. Now that day had come. The Class of '56 extends its thanks to all the teachers who have helped us through the years. Our special thanks go to Mr. Robinson who has been our advisor for four years, to Mr. Showalter who was our advisor in the seventh grade and who again became our advisor in our senior year, and t6 Mr. Guiler who was our advisor from the eighth through the eleventh grades and who, in addition to his new duties as elementary principal, sponsored our yearbook. We hope that our class sponsors were as happy to have us as students as we were to have them as advisors. In future years when we think back to our high-school days, we will have these moments to remember. by Judy Randal Richard Wayne Anders Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Minstrels 1, 2; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Universe Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Patricia Ann Ashworth Bethel High School 1, 2, 3; Band 4; Y-Teens 4; Universe Club 4 Nancy Kay Aufuldish Class officer 1, 2,- 3, 4; Bowling 2. 3, 4; Baseball 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 2. 3; Orchestra 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Minstrels 1, 2; Homecoming Attendant 1; Piratan 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Social Chairman 4; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3, 4, Program Chairman 4; Spanish Club 4; Universe Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Treasurer 1. Secretary 2, 3, 4; Scholarship Team 2; National Honor Society. Neil Vincent Bailey Baseball 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3, President 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrels 1. 2; Hi-Y 2. 3, 4. Secretary 4; Allied Youth 4; Latin Club 1; Universe Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3. Ronald Lee Beckett Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2. 3, 4; Track 2. 3; Junior Red Cross 2; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Allied Youth 1, 2. Dolores Jean Bond Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1; Glee Club 4; Pirates' Log 2, 4; Junior Red Cross 1; Spanish Club 4. Robert Lee Boyer Grace MaDonna Brodbeck Class Officer 4; Bowling 4; GAA I; Band 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Minstrels I, 2; Class Play 3, 4; Dean's Council 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 2, 3; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Allied Youth 1, 2. 3. 4, Vice President 2; Latin Club 1, 2; Universe Club 3, 4; Scholarship Team 1, 2. Martha Ann Cantrell GAA 1; Glee Club I, 3; Junior Red Cross I; Homecom ing Attendant 4. Shirley Ann Cantrell Miamisburg High School 1; Bowling 2, 3; GAA 2, 3, 4; Gym Assistant 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Y-Teens 3; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Universe Club 2. Vernon Eugene Carmack Class Officer 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 3, Vice President 3; Hi-Y 4; Allied Youth 4. Donald Ray Caskey Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2. 3, 4; Track 1, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3. 4; Allied Youth 2, 3, 4 Julia Deanna Christie Basketball 3, 4; Hockey 4; Bowling 3, 4; Track 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; Gym Assistant 4; Pirates' Log 2; Allied Youth 2, 3; FBLA 4; Spanish Club 4. Charles Michael Click Football 3. 4; Track 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Allied Youth 4; FBLA 4 Shirley Ann Coffey Bowling 3, 4; GAA 1, 3, 4; Allied Youth 2. 3, 4. John William Coon Class Officer 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Track 1, 2. 3; Hi-Y 2. 3, 4, President 4; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Social Science Club 2, 3, 4. Dorcas Anne Copsey Glee Club 3, 4; Dean's Council 2; Y-Teens 2. 3, 4 Betty Lou Culpepper Tilghman High School (Paducah, Kentucky 2; Clinton (Tennessee) High School 3; Y-Teens 4; Allied Youth 4; FBLA 4. (Elected to National Honor Society at Clinton High School). Orien Willard Dodds, Jr. Norma Jean Ellis Class Officer 1; GAA I, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Piratan 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Bible Club 4; Universe Club 4;.Scholarship Team 2, 3; National Honor Society. Patricia Jean Eppler Stivers High School (Qeyton) 1, 2, 3. Shirley Arlene Eubank GAA 1, 3, 4; Dean's Council 4; FBLA 4. Barbara Ann Farley Basketball 4; GAA 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrels I, 2; Library Assistant 2, 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 1. Roy Arvin Fitz James Louis Forsyth Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 2; Baseball 3, 4; Piratan 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4; Allied Youth 3. 4; FBIA 4 Danny Lee Franer Lemon-Monroe High School 1, 2; Allied Youth 4; Spanish Club 4 Wanda Sue Freels Library Assistant 2, 4; Office Assistant I, 2, 3, 4, Dean's Council 2, 3; GAA 4. John Frederick Freier Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Track I, 2, 3, 4; Allied Youth 3, 4. Joyce Anne Garey Basketball 1; Hockey 1, 2. 3; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Swimming 2; Riding 1; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym Assistant 1, 2, 3; Pirates' Log 2; Piratan 2; Y-Teens 2, 3. 4; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3. Secretary 2. Norman Albert Garner Kiser High School (Dayton) 1, 2; Football 4. Ruth Anne Gaugh Bowling 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym Assistant 4; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 4; Glee Club 2; Minstrels 1, 2; Piratan 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Music Chairman 3, Secretary 4; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Universe Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Vice President 4; Scholarship Team 3. Gary Lee Gauldin Class officer 1; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Tumbling Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym Assistant 1. 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Hi-Y 4; Allied Youth 4. Raymond Goins Trenton High School 1; Lemon Monroe High School 2; Spanish Club 4. Harold Sonny Hahn Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Piratan 4; Hi-Y 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Social Science Club 4; Universe Club 1, 2, 3. 4. Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Scholarship Team 2, 3; National Honor Society. Judy Louise Helfinstine Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Swimming 2; GAA 1, 2, 3. 4; Gym Assistant 3, 4; Pirates' Log 2; Dean's Council 3; Y Teens 2. 3, 4; Al lied Youth 2; FBLA 4, Treasurer 4. Barbara Louise Herring Bowling 3, 4; GAA 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Minstrels 1, 2; Piratan 4; Y-Teens 4; Allied Youth 2, 3; Latin Club 1, 2. 48 Edward Grant Band 1; Minstrels I; Hi-Y 1, 2. 3; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club I, 2. Secretary 2; Universe Club 1, 2, 3. Phyllis Jean Harville Basketball 3; Hockey 1, 2; Bowling 1, 2, 3; Baseball 3; Swimming 2; GAA 1, 2, 3. 4; Pirates' Log 2; Allied Youth 1 Margie LaDonna Hendricks Urbana High School 1, 2; GAA 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Class Play 3; Y-Teens 3, 4; Allied Youth 3, 4; Spanish Club 4 Judith Elaine Hickman Bowling 4; Riding 1, 2; GAA 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Pirates' Log 4; Class Play 4; Y-Teens 3. 4; Allied Youth 1, 2. 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2. Donna Mae Hinton Basketball 3. 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Swimming 2; Riding 2; GAA , 2. 3, 4, Historian 4; Gym Assistant 4; Pirates' Log 2, 3; Piratan 4; Junior Red Cross 1, 2; Y-Teens 2. 3, 4; Allied Youth I, 2; FBLA 4, President 4 National Honor Society. Douglas Henry Howe Class Officer 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Minstrels 2; Piratan 3; Class Play 4; Latin Club 1; Universe Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 2; Lab Assistant 2; National Honor Society. Timothy G. Koverman Chaminade High School (Day-ton) 1, 2, 3; Pirates' Log 4; Piratan 4; FBLA 4; Spanish Club 4. Karen Sue Kronborg Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Hockey 1, 2. 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 3. 4; GAA 1. 2. 3. 4. Recording Secretary 2, President 3, 4; Gym Assistant 3; Piratan 2. 3, 4; Homecoming Attendant 1, 2, 4; Dean's Council 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4. Publicity Chairman 3, Vice President 4; Allied Youth 4; Social Science Club 2, 3. 4, Treasurer 4; Scholarship Team 1; National Honor Society. Carol Ann Hohnhorst Basketball 3. 4; Hockey 3; Bowling 4, Baseball 3; Riding I; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Allied Youth 1, 2. Janet Rae Jennens Class Officer I; Hockey 4; Bowling 1, 2. 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 4; Piratan 4; Class Play 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Allied Youth 1. 2, 3, 4; FBLA 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 4; Social Science Club 3, 4; Scholarship Team 2. 3; Na tional Honor Society. Robert Lloyd Kress Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 2, 3, 4; Student Conductor 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrels 1, 2; Hi-Y 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Universe Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Scholarship Team 2. Russell Gwinn Lacy Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3. 4; Minstrels 1, 2; Piratan 4; Class Play 3; Allied Youth I, 2; Latin Club 1, 2; Universe Club 1. 2. 3, 4 49 Phyllis Ann Landro Library Assistant 2; Gle© Club 3. Russell John Legate Clarksville (Tennessee) High School 1, 2. Betty Joyce LeHew Basketball 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 3; GAA 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Pirates' Log 2; Piratan 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3. 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Social Science Club 4. Anita Rae Mason Miamisburg High School 1; College Corner High School 2; Basketball 4; Bowling 4; Baseball 3, 4; GAA 4; Glee Club 4; Allied Youth 3, 4; FBLA 4 Susan Marie Mason Class Officer 1, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Hockey 4; Bowling 2. 3, 4; Baseball 3; Volleyball 3, 4; GAA 2. 2, 4; Glee Club 2; Piratan 2, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Library Assistant 1; Y-Teens 2. 3, 4. Social Chairman 3, President 4; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3, Vice President 2, Service Chairman 3; Latin Club 1, 2. President 2; Social Science Club 3, 4; Universe Club 2, 3, 4; Scholarship Team 1, 2, 3; National Honor Society. Dale McKee Football 1; Basketball 1; Baseball I, 2; Gym Assistant 1, 2. 3; Band 1, 2. Dennis Allan Michael Roosevelt High School 1; Baseball 1, 4; Track 2; Gym Assistant 3, 4 Class Play 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Allied Youth 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Scholarship Team 2. Kenneth Don Morgan Dorothy Jean Morton Basketball 2, 3; Hockey 1. 2, 3, 4; Bowling 2. 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 1; Y-Teens 2. 3. Earl Randall Murphy Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2. 3; Pirates' Log 4; Hi-Y 4; Allied Youth 4; Social Science Club 4 David Jerome Parlette Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Track 2. 3; Pirates' Log 3, 4, Business Manager 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Allied Youth 2. 3 4 Donna June Peffly Class Officer 2. 3; Pirates' Log 2. 4; Junior Red Cross 3; Allied Youth 2; Spanish Club 4; Scholarship Team 3. Carol Anna Pfister Class Officer 1; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 3; GAA 2, 3, 4, Corresponding Secretary 3, Vice President 4; Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 2; Minstrels 1, 2; Piratan 4; Dean's Council 2; Latin Club 1, 2, Vice President 2; Social Science Club 2, 3, 4, Program Chairman 4; Universe Club 1, 2, 3; National Honor Society. Rebecca Jean Poling Xenia Central High School 3; Basketball 4; Bowling 4; GAA 4; Gym Assistant 4; Allied Youth 4; FBLA 4. Janet Lee Proffitt Bowling 3, 4; GAA 1. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Class Play 3; Y-Teens 2. 3. 4; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3. Rosetta Pruett Greenfield (Indiana) High School 2, 3; GAA 4; Band 1, 4; Orchestra 1; Pirates' Log 4; Y-Teens 4; Allied Youth 4; FBLA 4. Rosa Karlene Racz Bowling 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Library Assistant 1, 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Allied Youth 1, 2. 3 4. Judith Anne Randall Class Officer 1; Bowling 2. 3, 4; GAA 1, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Minstrels 1, 2; Piratan 3. 4, Editor 4; Class Play 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 1; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Service Chairman 3, Program Chairman 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Universe Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2; Scholarship Team 1, 2, 3; National Honor Society. James Lester Randolph Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 2. 4; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Allied Youth 2, 3, 4; Social Science Club 3, 4. Judy Ann Risner Hockey 3. 4; Bowling 2. 3; Baseball 3. 4; Riding 1, 2; GAA 1, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Pirates' Log 4; Piratan 3, 4; Class Play 3; Library Assistant 2; Junior Red Cross 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 3; Y-Teens 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Universe Club 1. 2, 3. Ramon R. Rix Football 1, 2; Basketball 1; Track 1. Paul Edward Roddy Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2; Band 1; Minstrels 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Chaplain 4; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3, 4 3k Joseph Donald Ruhkamp Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, Manager 2; Track 1, 2, 3; Piratan 4; Class Play 3, 4; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Allied Youth 2, 3. 4. Michael Edward Seibert Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Manager 2, 3; Gym Assistant 2; Minstrels 1; Piratan 1, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Social Science Club 3. 4. Program Chairman 3, Transportation Chairman 4; Universe Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Scholarship Team 1. Leonard Edward Smith Football 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Minstrels 1, 2; lab Assistant 2; Piratan 4, Business Manager 4; Class Play 3; Hi-Y 2, 2, 4; Allied Youth 1; Latin Club 1; Social Science Club 2, 4, Universe Club 1, 2. 3. 4, Treasurer 1, 3. Vice President 4, President 4; Scholarship Team 1, 2, 3; National Honor Society. Joseph Frederick Snell Golf 1, 2. 3, 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3. 4; Minstrels 1, 2; Lab Assistant 2; Piratan 4; Junior Red Cross 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Allied Youth 1; Latin Club 1; Social Science Club 2. 3, 4. President 4; Universe Club 1, 2, 2. 4, President 1, 2; Scholarship Team 2; National Honor Society. Jerry Lee Stemley Chaminade High School (Dayton) 1; Patterson Co-op (Dayton) 2. 3. Sue Ann Stivers Hockey 3, 4; Bowling 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Dean's Council 3; Y-Teens 2. 3, 4; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3, 4, Publicity Chairman 4. Carolyn May Stocksdale Basketball 4; Bowling 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrels 1, 2; Piratan 4; Junior Red Cross 1, 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Allied Youth 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Universe Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, Treasurer 4. Jack Lee Stotts Basketball 1; Baseball 2; Track 2, 3, 4- Golf 1; Hi-Y 3, 4; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, President 2; Universe Club 1, 2, 3. Carol Ann Surrell Miamisburg High School 1, 2. 3; Bowling 4; GAA 4, Band 4; Orchestra 4; Piratan 4; Y-Teens 4; Allied Youth 4; FBIA 4. Loisnan Thomas Class Officer 1; Basketball 3, 4; Bowling . 2. 3, 4; Volleyball 3. 4; GAA I, 2. 2. 4; Cheerleader 4; Gym Assistant 3, 4; Homecoming Attendant 3; Class ,Play 3; Y-Teens 2. 2. 4; Allied Youth 1, 2. James Harold Tilton Roosevelt High School (Day ton) 1; Class Officer 2. 3. 4; Football 2, 3. 4; Baseball 1, 2. 3, 4; Gym Assistant 4; Allied Youth 4; FBLA 4. Historian 4 Nancy Jean Warman Hockey 1. 2, 3. 4; Bowling 2; Riding 1, 2; GAA 1, 2. 3. 4; Gym Assistant 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Spanish Club 4 Frances Espy Williams Basketball 2; Hockey I, 2. 3. 4; Bowling 2; Riding 1; GAA 1. 2. 3, 4; Gym Assistant 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 2. 3. 4, Piratan 4; Class Play 3, 4; Library Assistant 1, 2; Dean's Council 2. 3, 4, President 4; Y-Teens 2. 3, 4; Spanish Club 4. Ralph Duncan Wilson Class Officer 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Hi-Y 4; Allied Youth 4; FBLA 4, Secretary 4; Universe Club U 2, 3. 54 Marguerite Ann Trimble GAA 3, 4; Glee Club I, 2-FBLA 4. Ann Carol Weidle Hockey 2, 3. 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA I, 2. 3, 4; Gym Assistant 4; Homecoming At tendant 3; Band I, 2. 3, 4, Secretary 2, Drum Major 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrels 1, 2; Pirates' Log 4; Piratan 3, 4; YTeens 2, 3, 4. Devotions Chairman 4; Allied Youth 1; Spanish Club 4; Social Science Club 2. 3, 4; National Honor Society. Joel Allan Wilson Football 1, 3; Band 1; Orchestra I; Minstrels 1; Piratan 4; Hi Y 3, 4; Latin Club I, 2; Universe Club I, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3, President 4. Connie Rae Wright Class Officer 1; Hockey 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA I, 2. 3, 4; Gym Assistant 4; Piratan 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3, 4; Latiq Club 1; Junior Red Cross 1. Nancy Lou Zink Bowling 3, 4; Baseball 3; GAA 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2. 3. 4; Minstrels 1. 2; Pirate ' Log 2; Dean's Council 4; Junior Red Cross 1, 2; Y Teens 2. 3, 4, FBLA 4. John Michel Zurbuchen Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Football Manager 2, 3, Statistician 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Piratan 2, 3, 4, Hi Y 3. 4; Universe Club 1, 2. 3. 4. Vice President I, Pres ident 1, 3; Scholarship Team I. 2. 3; National Honor Society. CLASS OF ’56 AS SECOND GRADERS Front row. Linda Gray. Betty Carr. Ruth Ann Johnson, Donna Peffly, Sonja High. Ruby Jackson, Mrs Loretta Allen, Marilou Ward. Barbara Van Oss. Shirley Eubank. Shirley Gray. Peggy Bryant. Bonnie Powell, Elwood Treon. Second row. Phyllis Melampy, Henry Weidner. Hugene Ogan, Deanna Christie. Jim Randolph. Jim Forsyth. Janet Proffitt. Viola Dunaway. Loretta Matheny, Norma Thomas. Neil Bailey. David Christie. Third row Dale Williams, Jim Tilton. Dick Powell. Ima Gean Doss. Beverly Johnson, David Little. Judy Risner. John Coon. Bobby Boyer. Billy Chambers. Ramon Rix. Dean Clark 55 CLASS OF ’56 AS SEVENTH GRADERS Front row: Anna Jo Taulbee. Loisnan Thomas, David Sprowl, David Smith. Jack Stotts, Ralph Wilson. Gwinn Lacy, David Tackett. Mar(orie Yates. Second row: Mr. Stevenson. Maureen Sheppard. Gloria Taggart, Rosetta Pruett, Neii Bailey. Joel Wilson. Judy Randall. Joyce Sannon, Lloyd Kress, Leonard Smith, Carolyn Stocksdale. Third row. Frank Shumard. Carol Surrell, Nancy Aufuldish. Margie Trimble. Connie Wright. Ann Weidle, John Zurbuchen, Ruthanne Gaugh, Paul Roddy. 56 MR. ROBINSON’S SENIOR HOMEROOM NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ELECTS FIFTEEN Front row: Nancy Aufuldith. Judy Randall, Donna Hinton. Janet Jennent. Sutan Ma� on, Karen Kronborg Second row. Joe Snell, Leonard Smith, Sonny Hahn, Douglas Howe. John Zurbuchen. Third row: Betty Culpepper, Carol Pfister, Norma Ellis, Ann Weidle. The assembly at which the fifteen students pictured above were presented their National Honor Society pins will remain for them one of the most momentous occasions of their lives. To be elected to the 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 the community, and shown himself to be of good character. Moreover, only fifteen per cent of a graduating class may be elected to the organization. These fifteen students were judged by their classmates and their teachers as the members of the Class of '56 who most deserved membership in the National Honor Society. 57 nderclassmen 58 A - V JUNIORS Enrollment in West Carrollton High School is constantly increasing. Consequently, the Class of '57 has enjoyed the distinction of being the first group in the school's history to maintain three sections during its junior year. Under the advisorship of Mr. H. Ressler Brown, Mr. Howard Carr, and Mr. Gerald Cribley, the one hundred and fifteen juniors have had a busy and happy year. They have aided materially in the success of numerous clubs and school activities. Many members of the class played in key positions on the various athletic squads. In the fall the Class of '57 participated in Junior Career Day in Dayton. Within just a few hours they gleaned a number of memorable ideas, many of which may prove to be deciding factors in their future lives. The juniors took both pride and pleasure in selecting their class rings. The day in December on which the rings arrived was one of the most exciting in their high-school careers. In March the juniors presented their class play, Time Out for Ginger, under the capable direction of Miss Ruth Woodman. The play was an interesting experience for the cast, and it provided an entertaining evening for the audience. The greatest social event of the year, the Junior-Senior Reception, was held at the Biltmore Hotel. Music was provided by Johnny Reger and his orchestra. The awareness of being a junior acted as a turning point in the lives of many members of the Class of '57. Whole-heartedly they participated in the various scholastic and social events offered by the school. With the realization that after just one more school year their plans for the future should be well organized, the juniors became more serious. Confidently the Class of 1957 looks forward to its senior year and graduation. Front row: Secretary-Treasurers: Betty Hamilton, 11 1; Barbara Hile, 11-2; Barbara Weidner, 11-3. Vice Presidents: Chuck Croy, 11-1; Gary Mays, 11-2. President: Henry Weidner. Second row: Advisors: Mr. H. Ressler Brown, 11-3; Mr. Howard Carr, 11-2; Mr. Gerald Cribley, ll-l. CLASS OF ’57 Top row. Larry Armstrong, Nancy Jane Ashworth, Roger Baker, Lowell Ballinger, Jeannie Bolinger, Dick Bowden. Second row. Donna Bowie, Dave Brown, Jo Carol Brown. Janice Bush, Jim Campbell, Joyce Cantrell. Third row: Betty Carroll, David Chance, John Clouse, Peggy Coffey, Mary Collins, Janie Cox. fourth row: Charles Croy. Charles Dechant, Darrell DeVilbiss, Jim Downs, Fairl Eagle, Ronald Elter. fifth row: Dick Engler, Elmor Evans, Maureen Fite, Rebecca Folan, Bill Fuller, Mary Gates. Fairl Eagle and Betty Hamilton haven't grown too old to enjoy telling Santa what they wish for Christmas. JUNIORS First row: Louise Goldshot. Ronnie Greene, Rose Grushon. Don Haddix, Geraldine Hall, Betty Hamilton, Juanita Hammond. Second row. Joseph Hayes, Pat High. Barbara Hile, Shirley Hile, C. Ted Hoffman, Melanie Hohnhorst, Norma Hollingsworth. Third row: Clara Hurst, Donna June Jeffreys, Mike Kelley, Benton Kesling, Arthur Kitson, George Klikunas, Richard Klontz. Top row: Rutty Kokenge, Loit Kokot, Judy Kreitzer. Second row: Richard Krust, Ollie Lacy, Edit Leonard Lakint, Jr. CLASS OF ’57 Third row. John Markunes, Jackie Mason, Michael Mason. Fourth row: Gary Dale Mays, Linda McAfee, Marilyn Millat. Fifth row Marvin Morton, Willa Morton, Theresa Moses. Sixth row: Donnie Moyer. Doris Jean Moyer, Shirley Mullins. Seventh row: Penny Nims, Bill Noggle, Jacquelin O be Hies Top row. Randall Wayne Parks, Raymond Peffly, Elah Pettit. Second row.- Paul Pettit, Ercell Phillips, Bill G. Pierce. JUNIORS Third row: Burma Pinkerton, Richard Powell, Benny Preston. Fourth row. Dale Price, Susan Ann Rankin, Lawrence J. Renas. Fifth row: Diana Reynolds, Edward Richards, Bobby Roberts. CLASS OF’ 57 Barbara Weidner, Sharon West, Shirley Mullins, Diana Reynolds, Nancy Steele, and Lois Kokot enjoy one of the numerous parties for which the juniors are noted. First row; Anna Sparks, Gracia Spurlock, Janet Sue Stapleton, Nahcy Steele, Marilyn Straley, Patricia Ann Stuck, Harry Taggart. Second row: Gene Taylor, Darell Tobias, Deana Carolyn Tudor, Paul Turley, Howard Tyson, Barbara Weidner, Henry Weidner. Third row: Sam Weller, Sharon Rochelle West, Jim Wickline, Vic Wilson, Carol Wright, Joyce Young. SOPHOMORES Who are the sophomores? It is possible to answer this question in only one way. The sophomores are a capable group of one hundred and forty high-school students eager to attain success in their scholastic endeavors as well as in their extracurricular activities. The Class of '58 has been well represented in all phases of school life. Several clubs and organizations were open to them when they were freshmen, and now, as sophomores, they found invitations of membership extended to them by the Y-Teens, the Hi-Y, the Universe Club, and F.B.L.A. The sophomores were not merely joiners; they assumed active roles in their club activities and proved themselves to be valuable assets to all of their organizations, old and new. During the Christmas season the sophomores purchased a Christmas tree. Several class members decorated it, and it was placed in the main hall of the high school building for everyone to enjoy. Under the supervision of their sponsors—Mr. James Johnson, Miss Rebecca Marsh, Mr. Norven Morton, and Mr. Murl Huffman-and the leadership of their officers, the Class of '58 sought and attained recognition. Cooperation and willingness to work made the class successful. Sophomores considered each new problem a challenge and hoped that many of the experiences that they were having this year would prove to be firm foundation stones for their future responsibilities. Front row, 10-1 officers: Sandra Barsalou, President; Jim Cunningham, Vice President; Stella Cooper, Secretary; Kim Choate, Treasurer. Second row, 10-2 officers: Bill Howard, President; Dick Fahrney, Vice President; Nancy Lachat, Secretary; Dave Howard, Treasurer. Third row, 10-3 officers: David Michael, President; Jim Richardson, Vice President; Nancy Roddy. Secretary; Judy Pepper, Treasurer. Top row. Advisors: Mr. James Johnson, 10-1; Miss Rebecca Marsh, 10-2; Mr. Murl Huffman, 10-4. 10-4 Officers: David Smith, Vice President; Betsy Zechar, Secretary; Elaine Taylor, Treasurer. Absent: Mr. Norven Morton, 10-3 Ad visor; Judy Smith, 10-4 President. Top row: Bob Alexander, Keith E. Anderson, Jerry Armstrong, Geraldine Aodia, Roy Aodia, Raymond Bannister. Second row: Sandra Barsalou, Linda Beckett, Zona Boatman, Charles Bond, Robert Borkenhagen, Jack Boyer. Third row: Vincent Brodbeck, Terry Brooke, Donna Burford, Robert Carpenter, Bonnie Caupp, Kim Choate. Fourth row: Jerry Clicx, Warren Collins, Stella Cooper, Bruce Copsey, Opal Covey, James Timothy Craig. Fifth row: Julia Crater, June Crutchfield, Judy Cummings, Jim Cunningham, Sylvia Dean, Walter Deaton. Sixth row: Lena DeBord, Harriette Doggett, Terry Downs, Tom Elliott, Dave Emonin, Dick Fahrney. 67 Top row: Alta Farlay, Bobby Finlay. Second row: Roger Fitz, Doug Fordyce. Third row: Herbert Gates, Dick Gray. Only twenty-one more weeks of school this year, says Bob Alexander as he hangs a 1956 calendar. SOPHOMORES First row: Coy Greene, Robert Greene, Pat Hagwood, Pauline Harnisfager, Dave Harris. Second row: Rex Heetar, Vona Hisel, Don Hisey, Connie Lee Hock, Bertha Hoerner. Third row: Evelyn Hollinger, Bill Howard, David Howard, Delman Howe, Donna Howerton. Fourth row: Sara Huber, Barry In-grant. Bob Irvin, Jenny Isaacs, Carolyn Jennings. Top row: Ivan Johnson, Richard Johnson. Second row: James Keckler, Lola Kendrick. Third row: Roberta King, Leonard Frederick Kuhn. Stella Cooper and Linda Beckett are engrossed in a favorite noon-hour pastime, looking at pictures carried in wallets. CLASS OF ’58 Fir tf row: Nancy Lachat, Grace Lakins, Norma Jean Lamb, Marcia Leiwig, James Lindsey. Second row: Nancy Mason, Don McCoy, Harvard McKnight, Howard Melzoni, David Michael. Third row: Levann Miller, Margie Milton, Erma Moomaw, Vivian Mor gan, Mickey Morrison. Fourth row: James Mossbarger, Jesse Neal. Sandra Payne, Judy Pepper, Cordell Petry. Top row: Ronnie Pinkerton. Shirley Potts. Second row: David Powers, Jim Richardson. Third row. David Rix, Nancy Jane Roddy. 8:25—Sandy Payne, Geraldine Audia, and June Crutchfield still have time to get their books, run a comb through their hair, and get to homeroom on time. SOPHOMORES First row: Joseph Rydel, Robert Rydel, Dick Schindler, Alice Schochman, Frank Schreier. Second row: Charles Shockley, Toni Rae Shoupe, Dick Simpson, Jelema Sizemore, Bob Smith. Third row: David Smith, Glenn S. Smith, Joyce Smith, Judy Smith, Pat Smith. Fourth row: Bertha Sorrell, Nola Sorrell, Dennis Sowers, Sue Sowers, Bobby Sprowl. Top row: Juanita Spurlock, Lan-do Steele. Second row: Jean Stiver, Gary Tackett. Third row: Elaine Taylor, Mary Ellen Thacker. Roger Fit smiles in anticipation of the candy bar which he is about to buy and eat. CLASS OF ’58 First row: James Theuber, Redith Thigpen, Harry Thompson, Barbara Tolle, Linda Turner. Second row: Louise Turpin, Beverly A. Tyson, Richard Charles Tyson, Jr., Michael Walborn, Sue Walker. Third row: Hazel Wanzer, Edna War-fuel, Charles Waskey, Betsy Werth. Wayne Westray. Fourth row: Floyd Williams, Nick Wol-ary, Charles Wood, Carol Wright, Betsy Zechar. FRESHMEN Front row, 9-1 Officer : Mr. Thome R. Whi � en, Advi or; Gloria Chester, President; Nancy Chri� men, Vice President; Carolyn Coatney, Secretary; Gary Barnes, Treasurer. 9-2 Officers: Dale Ferguson, President; Bob Fuller, Vice President; Sherry Hobbs, Secretary; Sandra Kinney, Treasurer; Mr. James lane. Advisor! Second row, 9-3 Officers David Neyman, President; Claralene leigeber, Vice President; Fred Price, Secretary; Melanie Nicely, Treasurer. 9-4 Officers: Sam Speelman, President; Sharon Koogler, Vice President; Coe Wolfe, Secretary; Dale Willard, Treasurer; Mr. Jack Woodhouse, Advisor. Absent: Miss Ruth Woodman, 9-3 Advisor. The spirit of unity, so needed by all high-school classes, was first felt by the Class of 1959 when they held their fall picnic at Waldrue Park. The picnic was attended by the members and advisors of all ninth-grade homerooms. The girls prepared the covered dishes, and the boys provided the hot dogs and cold drinks. The first six weeks was an important period in the lives of the freshmen because for the first time membership in several high-school organizations was open to them. They soon were well represented in Allied Youth, G.A.A., the Latin Club, T.E.M., and the band. As a class the freshmen realized that they would need money for future years; so everyone joined in the sale of Christmas cards during November and December. The ninth graders also sold hot dogs, soft drinks, and pop corn the night that the basketball teams of Seven Mile and West Carrollton met on the Pirate Court. As the year closed the members of the Class of '59 were sad to leave behind them their memorable freshman year, but they realized that many pleasant memories would linger in their hearts forever. They are looking forward to their sophomore year and hoping that it will be as crammed full of fun, excitement, and work as their freshman year was. 72 Top row: Larry Acuff, Rose Andrews, Son-dra Argabright, Ronnie I. Arnold, Marian Bannister. Second row: Gary Barnes, Duane Blauvelt, Bill Bolinger, Charles Bond, Bob Borton. Third row: Larry Bowman, Donna Brixey, Ronald Brixey, Donnis Brooks, Ann Brown. Fourth row: Ronnie Brown, Sherman Brown, John Bunn, Betty Burdette, Ronnie Burke. First row. Onalee Cantrell, Billy Carmack, Junior Carroll, Pam Case, Betty Ann Castle. Second row: Ronnie Chambers, Gloria Chester, Nancy Chrisman, James Clayton, Carolyn Coatney. Third row: Beverly Coleman, Ruby Collins, Jolene Combs, Richard Curp, Sue Davidson. Fourth row: Larry T. Davis, Bill Ditty, Jacob Eby, AAarvin Eby, Rosemary Edging ton. 73 Pat Hollan spends an hour half-studying, half-daydreaming in the library. FRESHMEN Front row: lu Engle, Carolyn Eubank, Ron-aid Fee, Dale Ferguson, Elaine Ferst. Second row: Larry Frantz, Bob Fuller, Carolyn Gaskill, Virginia Gauldin, David Givens. Third row: Linda Good, Patty Greene, Janet Hall, Doris Harper, Carol Harris. Fourth row: Bailey Hawkins, Karen Hawkins, Reed Hawkins, Iva Hayes, Thomas Helfinstine. CLASS OF ’59 Top row: Robert Herman, Sherry Hobbs, Pat Hollan, Betty Carole Hounshell, Larry Howard, Dorothy Hudgel. Second row: Earnest Hull, Norman Hurst, Virginia Ingram, Nancy Irwin, Larry Jones. Larry Kelly. Third row: Jerry Kendig, Sheila Kerr, Bar bara Kinner, Sandra Kinney, Sharon Koog-ler, Larry Koverman. Fourth row: Carol Kress, Sue Lacey, Mary Lachat, Janet Marie Lail, Harold Leet, Ck) ralene Leigebcr. First row: Alan Lemons, Judy Lindse Jimmy Low, Frank Markunes, Nancy Le Marshall. Second row. Wayne Mays, Sharon McPher son, Carolyn Jane Melzoni, Janet Middle-ton, Eddie Milbern. Gary Sizer and Bob Shell kibitz as Carolyn Pence and Sandra Kinney attempt to complete a last-minute assignment. FRESHMEN First row: Glenna Mullins, Betsy Murphy, Janice Murphy, David Neyman, Melanie Lee Nicely. Second row: Evelyn Joan Ogan, Vera O'Grosky, Kenneth Parks, Shirley Parks, Judy Parlante. Third row: Ned Pauley, Blaine Pence, Carolyn Pence, Elenora Phillips, Dave Pierce. Fourth row: Winifred Mae Pinkerton, Fred Price, Larry Pummill, Charles Ray, Sue Ray Top row: Larry Reynolds, Patricia Roberts, Bernard Rose, James Rose, Mary Hazel Ross, Larry Rydel. Second row: Norman Sanford, Joyce Schindler, Judy Schindler, Winifred Schochman, Betty Schrader, Bob Shell. Third row: Nancy Shoemaker, Bill Shum-ard, LaDonna Simpson, Gary Sizer, Linda Smith, Sam Speelman. Fourth row: Janet Stocksdale, Lois Jean Stoltz, Joe Stomps, Mike Swank, Bob Tan-kersley, Dinah Taulbee. CLASS OF ’59 First row: Marie Thomas, Beth Thompson, Carol Turpin, Linda Walker, Danny Walters. Second row: Preston Ward, Sandra Wilkins, Dale Willard, Gary Wills, Kay Wilson. Third row: James Witham, Coe Wolfe, Roger Wray, Charles Yordy, Charles Zur-buchen. EIGHT! CLASS OFFICERS Front row. 8-1 officer : Nancy Bowie, president; Judy Beckett, vice president; Madeleine Campbell, secretary; Ronnie Craig, treasurer. 8-2 officers: Bill Duncan, president; Philip Mason, vice president; Shirley Tudor, secretary; Linda Snell, treasurer. Second row. 8-3 officers: Charles lowman, president; Wesley Luburgh, vice president; Nina Knisley, secretary; Sue McCloud, treasurer. 8-4 officers: David Mays, president; Arlene Ogan, vice president, Nedra Miller, secretary; Bonnie Risner, treasurer. Third row: Mr. Alvie Bentley, 8-2 advisor; Mrs. Rosemary Hinds, 8-1 advisor; Lonnie Thacker, 8-5 president; Joy Treon, 8-5 vice president; Jean Ward 8-5 treasurer; Mr. Clifford Trimble, 8-3 advisor; Mr. Rupert Doan, 8-5 advisor. Absent: Mr. Lewis Engel, 8-4 advisor; Linda Shank, 8-5 secretary. First row. Bill Arnold, William Ashworth, Joyce Austin, Connie Baker. Second row: Judy Beckett, Sharon Blackburn, David Blair, Billie Lou Boise. Third row: Geraldine Bond, Sharon Borger, Louis Bowen, Nancy Bowie. Fourth row. Beverly Bowman, Linda Bowman. Jack Bradshaw, Donald Ray Brown. 78 RADE lop row: Jerry Brown, Joan Brown, Marjorie Cellihen. Madeleine Campbell. Second row: Della Caudill, Keith Clendenon, Donnie Click, Anita Clinesmith. Third row: Cecil Collins, James Combs, David Cook, Ronnie Craig. Fourth row: Mike Crews, Loretta Cridei, Norma Cunningham, Susan Doggett. Fifth row: Harvey Dorton, Bill D. Duncan, Doris Durham, Richard Edison. Sixth row: David Ellis, Wanda Eskridge, Monty Estep, Dolores Fahrney, Ida Mae Fite, Pamela Frye, Jerry Fuller. Seventh row: Jacqueline Fuson, Jean Gard, Rich ard Garey, Larry Geiger, Elaine Gibbons, Eugene Gray, Flossie Gray. Eighth row: Carolyn Greene, Ina Lee Greene. Tommy Grushon, Virginia Grushon, Beverly Haa s, Jerry Harlan, Bill Hecker. 79 EIGHT Top row: Janet Hemmelgarn, Charles High, Sherry Hock, Paul Hodgson. Second row: Richard Holt, Betty Howard, Phillip Howard, Charlotte Huey. Third row: Cindy Human, Linda Lou Irwin, Nancy James, Boyd Jenkins. Fourth row: Norma Jewell, Brenda Jones, Jim Jordan, Nancy Kanninen. Fifth row: Dorothy Keener, Curtis Kemp, Norma Kemper, Phillip King. Sixth row: Karen Kline, Carol Klear, Nina Knisley, Marianne Kocher, Steve Kokot, Alfred Lamb, Robert Lamb. Seventh row: Claralene Leigeber, Jack Lemmings, Larry Lemons, Buddy Lowman, Wesley Luburgh, Brenda Lucas, Mary Lynn. Eighth row: Philip Mason, Charles Matheny, David Mays, Bob McClellan, Roy McClellan, Sue McCloud, Artimitia McFarland. 80 RADE 1. C. Bowen, Madeleine Campbell, and Donnie Click trim the Chriatmaa tree in their homeroom. Top row: Jerry McKnight, Jimmie McQueen, Joe Miller, Nedra Miller. Second row: Shirley Sue Miller, David Morria, Donna Morter, Fay Muncie. Third row: Jeannette Myera, Jerry Neal, Daniel Neyman, Jane Norton. Fourth row: Arlene Ogan, Kathryn Paraona, Larry Pendley, Dick Phillips. Fifth row: Ronald Pinyon, Willabee Potter, Billie Ermalee Raby, Douglas Renaa. Sixth row: Sharon Reynolda, Harriet Rice, Mary Jane Rice, Roberta Rice. Seventh row: Don Richarda, Gary Richarda. Bonnie Rianer, Ivan Roark. Eighth row: Wallace Robbina, Raymond Roberta, Bill Rohler, Dennia Rose. EIGHTH GRADE Top row. Margaret Rothwell, Keith Shadowens, Linda Shank, Judy Shockley. Second row: Linda Shell, Linda Spinks, Judy Stalder, Emmalee Stansell. Third row: JoAnn Stem ley, Betty Stewart, Sharon Stiver, Larry Storer. Fourth rove: Shirley Stuart, Fred Surrell, Lonnie Thacker, Shirley Theuber. Fifth row: Thom Thompson, Patricia Tolle, Ida Jane Treon, Joy Treon. Sixth row: Shirley Tudor, Whickie Turner, Bill Walker, Janice Ann Wandschneider. Seventh row: Jean Ward, Harold Williams. Dottie Willman, Ronnie Wilson. Eighth row: Thomas Wolf, Milton Wolfe, Gene Zink, Eric Zurbuchen. Danny Walters, Dean Hall, Marvin Collins, Mike Kinner, and Kenneth Abney gather in the upstairs hall at noon to watch the birdie. 82 SEVENTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS Front row: 7-1 officer : Mi Suzanne R. Booher, advijor; Bev erly Stoke , pre� ident; Bob Adkin , secretary; Mike Baker, treasurer. 7-2 officer : Judy Croy, president; Fred Randall, vice president; Noma Cunningham, secretary; Richard Brown, treasurer; Mr. Alvin Houck, advisor. Second row: 7-3 officers: Mr. Herbert Powell, advisor; Edna Gray, president; Dean Hall, vice president; Sandra Hall, secretary; Jack Godby, treasurer. 7-4 officers: Larry Lakins, president; George Miller, vice president; Diana Milton, secretary; Burl Mynhier, treasurer; Miss Minnie I. Wills, advisor. Third row: 7-5 officers: Mr. Paul Weiler, advisor; Sandra Casey, president; Larry Smith, vice president; Jane Myers, secretary; Larry Ring, treasurer. 76 oficers: Tommy Weidle, president; Marilyn Stone, vice president; Larry West, secretary; Janet Wills, treasurer; Mr. Charles Smith, advisor. Absent: Jerry Aufuldish, 7-1 vice president. Firtt row: Kenneth Abney, Bob Akins, Claudia Anders, Jerry Aufuldish. Second row: Barbara Bailey, Mike Baker, Don Barsa-lou. Bill Bean. Third row: Paul Beardsley, Robert Becraft, Bill Boitnott, Betty Boling. Fourth row: Nadine Bond, Barbara Bowden, Robert Brane, Sandra Brock. Fifth row: Virginia Broughton, Dick Brown, Gene Brown, Buddy Bunn. 83 SEVENTI Top row: Lilly Burdette, Harriet Burke, Sandra Casey, Larry Caupp. Second row: Sherry Cayce, Billy Coleman, Joann Collins, Marvin Collins. Third row: Dorothy Combs, Carolyn Jean Cook, Glenetta Craig, Joyce Craig. Fourth row: Juanita Creager, Judy Croy, Harriet Crumley, Noma Cunningham. Fifth row: Mary Curnutt, Joyce Danzeisen, Frances dayspring, Jerry Dean. Sixth row: Carl Eby, Rusty Elliott, David Engle, Judy Engler. Seventh row: Nancy Ertel, Sylvia Estep, Leonard Evans, Dennis Ferguson. Eighth row: Mary Ford, Mike Forsyth, Bill Fowler, Linda Franer. Ninth row: Gary Frank, Susan Franks, Judy Frantz, Linda Fritz. 84 grade Top row: lynnette Garrett, Joyce Gate , Larry Gilbert, Mildred Gilbert, Second row. Sally Gillette, Jack Godby, loraine Golden, Edna Gray. Third row: Dean Hall, Lynn Hall, Nancy Hall, Sandra Hall. Fourth row: Patricia Hartzell, Patty Hauk, Barbara Hecker, Lynda Loo Heitzman. Fifth row: Frederick Herman, Ronnie Hick , Janet Hi ey, Dolore Hoak. Sixth row: Buddy Hoerner, Nancy Hohnhor t, Patty Holland, Sandra Hollingsworth. Seventh row: Dorothy Ingram, Bill Irwin, Larry Jones, Carolyn Kelley, Roger Kendrick, Dennis Kesling, Larry King, Mike Kinner. Eighth row: Michael Koverman, Richard Kreitzer, Judith Kuhn, Dale Lacey, Jame Ladd, Billy Lail, Larry Lakins, Alberta Leigeber. Ninth row: Jackie Lesher, Carole Lewi , Tevis Lewi , Jerry Madlener, Billy Mann, Connie Marcum, Ed Marsh, Mike Marsh 85 si: i; 11 Top row: James Mason, Padi McKain, Barbara McNally, Reggie Milbern. Second row: Irene Millat, George Miller, Diana Milton, Charlotte Misenheimer. Third row: Bill Moomaw, Roger Morgan, Carol Mumma, Tonia Mustaine. Fourth row: Mary Myers, Burl Mynhier, Betty Jean Noble, Martv Noggle. Fifth row: lauritti Anne Norris, Judith Norton, John Oberlies. Thomas Parker. Sixth row. Alice Parks, Jacob Peffly, Jerry Petrey, Harold Phillips Seventh row: Jerry Phillips, Betty Poland, Linda Porter, Wal lace Potter, Dale Potts, Jack Powell, Linda Preston, Charles David Price. Eighth row: Donna Price, Marsha Pyburn, Fred Randall, Margie Randolph, Larry Ring, Stephen Rix, Walter Rodehaver, Barbara Rothwell. Ninth row: Kay Schmoll. Jerry Scott, Anita Shank, James Sheppard, John Shoemaker, Larry Smith, Mary Evelyn Sorrell, Paul Spencer. grade Billy Boifnott, Paul Beardsley, Larry Jones, Bob Be-craft, and Rusty Elliott stop at the water trough between classes. Top row: Kenneth Stahl, Sampson Stallard, Ronnie Steadman, Jared Stevenson. Second row: Sally Stiff, Robert Stivers, Duane Stocksdale, Beverly Stokes. Third row: Marilyn Stone, Donna Strader, Nancy Strader, Connie Streete. Fourth row: Larry Stultz, Kathleen Taylor, John Thacker, Barbara Turnington. Fifth row: Gary Van Kirk, David Van Scoyk, Harold Walker, Janet Walters. Sixth row: Nancy Wanzer, Ronald Ward, Ronald Weekley, Tommy Weidle. Seventh row: Tom Weller, Natala Jean Wells, Sharon Kaye Wendelken, Jim West. Eighth row: Larry West, Robert Wick, Barry R. Wickline, Betty Jo Wilk. Ninth row: Janet Wills, Pauline Wilson, Janet Witham, Donnie Yates. 87 chool Activities 88 BETTY LEHEW REIGNS A chilly night and a damp field lent typical football atmosphere to the 1955 Homecoming festivities which were held at the half of the Oakwood-West Carrollton football encounter. Queen Betty LeHew and her court posed for the above picture before they were driven to the stadium for the crowning ceremonies. From left to right are pictured Gregg George, Marie Thomas, Judy Smith, Donna Bowie, Donna Howerton, Betty LeHew, Marthanne Cantrell, Karen Kronborg, Janice Bush, Barbara Milton, and Debbie Lowman. The picture to the left portrays the queen and her court while they are being serenaded by the marching band and by Soprano Frances Williams (see page 199). Attendants viewed in this picture are, in the usual order, Gregg George, '54 Queen Doris Tudor, '54 Captain Jerry Davis, Debbie Low-man, Senior President John Zurbuchen, and Senior Attendant Karen Kronborg. In the picture at the right, Doris Tudor, Homecoming Queen of 1954, presents her crown to her successor, Betty LeHew, Queen of '55. This ceremony broke the long-standing tradition of having the captain of the football team crown the reigning queen. However, Captain John Coon was not entirely left out of the festivities; he was called upon to give Queen Betty a token of affection. Immediately following the game, which West Carrollton won from Oakwood by a score of 26 to 7, the senior class presented the annual Homecoming Dance. Master of Ceremonies Dennis Michael introduced the queen, her attendants, and their escorts as they entered the high school gymnasium. Soon thereafter the court joined the assembled crowd of alumni, students, and faculty members who spent an enjoyable evening dancing to the music of Ronnie Meyers and his band. AS HOMECOMING QUEEN SENIORS PRESENT Members of the cast in the front row are Susan Mason, Grace Brodbeck, Frances Williams, Judy Randall, and Judy Hickman. Actors in the second row are Mike Seibert, Jan Jennens, Doug Howe, Gary Gaudlin, and Dennis Michael. In November, the senior play cast, under the expert direction of Miss Rebecca Marsh, presented a three-act mystery, Drums of Death. The entire action of the play took place in the living room of the Bailey house, a half-ruined mansion on a desolate stretch of land along the Atlantic Ocean. When Mr. Bailey's relatives, who had received telegrams stating that he was dying, hurried to his deathbed, they found him missing. Mr. Harley, the caretaker, and Jules, a servant, tried to send the relatives back to town. However, African drums, which posted the enemy on every move made in the house, indicated to the relatives that they could not possibly escape. The mysterious cabinet; the worthless stone which a man was willing to commit murder to obtain; the dropping of files; and the appearance and disappearance of the monster, ghost, and hooded figure kept the audience on the edge of their seats. As the curtain closed, Cameron, who had been posing as a doctor but who actually was the murderer of Mr. Bailey, was himself killed by dragon's breath when he attempted to remove the much-hunted stone from the mysterious cabinet. DRUMS OF DEATH” The actors, in the order of their appearance, were as follows: Celeste, an octoroon servant Frances Williams Sheldon Harley, caretaker of the Bailey Property Mike Seibert Jules, A Haitian Negro servant Dennis Michael Mrs. Oakley, the housekeeper Susan Mason Mrs. Gillette, Mr. Bailey's sister __ Jan Jennens Eugenia Bowles, a distant relative Judy Hickman Amelia Gillette, Mrs. Gillette’s granddaughter Grace Brodbeck Newton Cooper, the county sheriff Gary Gauldin Doctor Cameron, a midnight visitor Doug Howe Paula Bailey, Mr. Bailey's granddaughter Judy Randall The Trances of Celeste, an octoroon servant played by Frances Williams, and the superstitious beliefs of Jules, a Haitian Negro portrayed by Dennis Michael, added greatly to the eerie atmosphere of the play. Mike Seibert, Judy Randall, Doug Howe, and Grace Brodbeck are amused by the witticisms of the county sheriff, Gary Gauldin, who added comic relief to the mystery by making frequent phone calls to his girl friend who was helping him look for his missing badge. 93 SENIOR PROM HIGHLIGHTS CHRISTMAS The Class of 1956 presented its Senior Prom at Wampler's Barn on the night of December twenty-seventh. A single rose given to each girl as she entered, candlelight, Christmas decorations, and the music of Johnny Reger and his band lent a holiday atmosphere to the dance which was attended by approximately three hundred students, alumni, faculty members, and friends. “TIME OUT FOR GINGER When Eddie Davis, a high school athlete (Henry Weidner), criticizes the football techniques of Ginger (Burma Pinkerton), her book-worm boyfriend (Neil Sizer) knocks Eddie down, much to the amazement of Ginger, her father (C. D. Smith), and her mother (Susan Rankin). When the story of Ginger's playing on the football team appears in Life, Ginger's father's boss, a bank president (Darell Tobias), indignantly denounces Ginger and her mother 96 for thus jeopardizing the reputation of his bank. The Juniors chose Time Out for Ginger as their class play. In this three-act comedy, which was a hit on Broadway in 1953, Ginger, a tomboy, upsets her family, her school, and the entire com munity when she goes out for football. Her antics are perplexing and at times embarrassing to her two older sisters, but her father becomes an ardent football fan. Not until after she has actually played on the varsity team does Ginger discard her football togs and tomboyish manners and turn to the more normal pursuits of a love-sick teen-aged girl. ’RESENTED BY JUNIORS The cast, which was directed by Miss Woodman, was as follows: Ginger Carol, a teen aged tomboy . . . BURMA PINKERTON Howard Carol, Ginger's father . . . . . . C. 0. SMITH Agnes Carol, Ginger's mother . . . . . . SUSAN RANKIN Joan Carol. Ginger's sister . . . . . . ELAH PETTIT Jeannie Carol, Ginger's sister . . . . . . DIANA REYNOLDS Lizzie, the Carols' maid . . . . . . MELANIE HOHNHORST Tommy Greene, Ginger's boyfriend . . . . . . NEIL SIZER Eddie Davis, a high-school athlete . . . . . . HENRY WEIDNER Mr. Wilson, the principal . . . . . . RICHARD KRUST Ed Hoffman, a bank president . . . . . . DARELL TOBIAS Not knowing the ominous outcome of Ginger's would-be victory as a football player, her father rushes home from the game still shouting, Fight, Ginger, fight! The junior play cast pauses during a rehearsal so that Miss Woodman may make several suggestions. From left to right are: Burma Pinkerton, Darell Tobias, Neil Sizer, Henry Weidner, Elah Pettit, Richard Krust, Melanie Hohnhorst, Susan Rankin, Miss Woodman, Diana Reynolds, and C. D. Smith. 97 ASSEMBLIES Left; Mr. Ferrari proved to hi audience that he not only can play every orchestral instrument but also can play several instruments at the same time. ARE BOTH Below: A program of popular classics was given by the Gray Duo who featured clarinet and saxophone solos accompanied by piano and marimba. Left: Kay Graham and Jay Morris presented a program of music, dance, and comedy coupled with information concerning their native Scotland. IDUCATIONAL AM) ENTERTAINING Wilbur Fifth, the Joy Bell Ringer, played melodies on Swiss bells, tuned bells, tuned glasses, and saws. Ben Ferrier lectured about his experiences in the wilds of Canada and gave special emphasis to safety precautions. The Davies of Canada presented a program of vocal music which ranged from Bach to Jerome Kern. ■ SPANISH CLUB MEETINGS FEATURE MOVIES Seated, eT row: Frances Williams, Deanna Christie, Carol Wright, Pat Stuck. Second row: Nancy Warman, Margie Hendricks, Dave Walborn, Louise Turpin. Third row: Nancy Aufuldish, Melanie Hohn-horst, Nancy Steele, Roy McIntosh. Right row: Mary Gates, Judy Risner, Ann Weidle, Mike Mason. Standing: Donna Peffly, Danny Franer, Dolores Bond, Joyce Young, Jim Theuber, Miss Minnie L. Wills, Barbara Hile, Jan Jennens, Dennis Michael, Tim Koverman, Dennis Sowers, Richard Krust, Benton Resting, Lando Steele, Diana Reynolds, Sharon West, Lois Kokot. Many gay fiestas were enjoyed by the members of the Spanish Club during the year 1955-1956. The members of El Club de EspartoI eagerly looked forward to meetings which featured thrilling Spanish movies such as Dona Barbara and El Rio Escondido. With Miss Minnie L. Wills, the Spanish Club advisor, in charge, club meetings were sure to be exciting. During 1954-1955 the Spanish Club was largely inactive. However, this fall interest in the club reached a new high; so the club was reactivated. Membership is limited to the sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are enrolled in Spanish classes. This year the club has had thirty-seven enthusiastic members. At the end of the year the ten senior members of the club are being graduated. It is with regret that they will leave, for they know full well how much they will miss the happy times that they enjoyed in Spanish Club. LATIN CLUB TRAVELS TO COLUMBUS The Latin Club, under the leadership of Mr. Jack Woodhouse, had a very successful year. With the initiation of thirty-nine new members it became the largest Latin Club in West Carrollton history, and it now stands among the largest clubs in the school. One day in early October, West Carrollton students were startled to see sheet-clad objects walking through the halls of the high school. These strangely attired creatures were Latin Club initiates whose manner of dress was patterned after the togas and stolas of ancient Rome. That evening, during an impressive candlelight ceremony, the apparitions of the morning became full-fledged members of the Latin Club. In December the club held its Christmas party. Games, refreshments, and a gift exchange combined to make a happy evening for all persons present. In February the club held its annual slave sale and Roman banquet. Each first-year student was bought by a second-year student and, as a personal slave, had to serve his dominus or domina faithfully during the banquet. This year there were many slaves; so the second-year members were served in lavish style. The cafeteria took on a Roman atmosphere as the slaves hurried to do their masters' bidding during the banquet and later as they provided Roman entertainment for their spectators. The climax of this successful year came in April when the club journeyed by chartered bus to Columbus for the annual state convention of the Junior Classical League. As usual, a wonderful time was had by all. The Latin Club officers for 1955-56 were: Donna Howerton and Dick Fahrney, consuls; David R. Smith and Betsy Werth, praetors; Judy Pepper, scriptor; Sylvia Dean, quaestor; and David Michael, praetorian guard. front row: Dale Willard, Dan Walter , Kay Wilion, Doris Harper, Nancy Shoemaker, Sondra Argabright, Janet Hall, Nancy Marshall, Carol Kress, Sherry Hobbs, Jolene Combs, Sandra Kinney, Glenna Mullins. Second row: Bill Howard, Bruce Copsey, Gary Tackett, Beth Thompson, Janet Stdcksdale, Coe Wolfe, Betsy Zee her, Elaine Taylor, Kathryn McConnell, Norma Lamb, Sharon Koogler, Janet Middleton, Mike Swank. Third row. Rex Heeler, Terry Brooke, Charles Waskey, Robert Herman, Delman Howe, Beverly Tyson, Erma Moomaw, Cordell Petry, Carolyn Clifford, Marie Thomas, Carolyn Pence, fourth row: Bill Shumard, Bernard Rose, Earnest Hull, Fred Price, Pat Hotlan, Bill Misenheimer, John Bunn, Jimmy Low, David Neyman, Sam Speelman, Larry Davis, Charles Yordy, Norman Sanford. Standing: Dick Fahrney, Donna Howerton, David R. $mith, Betsy Werth, Sylvia Dean, Judy Pepper, David Michael, Mr. Jack Woodhouse. F.B.L.A. ESTABLISHES A After the installation ceremonies, members of the newly created West Carrollton chapter of FBIA gather around the punch bowl. From left to right are: Shirley Mullins, Jen Jennens, Barbara Weidner, Ralph Wilson, Henry Weidner, and Diana Reynolds. The Future Business Leaders of America, better known as FBLA, was established in the West Carrollton High School in September of 1955. At that time, members of the West Milton High School chapter of FBLA installed the officers and members of the West Carrollton club. The officers who served this year are Donna Hinton, president; Diana Reynolds, vice president; Ralph Wilson, secretary; Judy Hel-finstine, treasurer; and Jim Tilton, recorder. 1955-56 has been a year spent in organizing the club and arranging special projects. One of the club projects was a workers' pool. All members designated periods during which they would be available to help teachers, and teachers were invited to call upon these students for assistance. As another project for the year, club members sold ink pens. To raise money, FBLA joined forces with several other clubs in a magazine sales campaign. During the year, FBLA had a varied program of speakers and movies which gave the members a better understanding of business, its problems, and the benefits it provides. Mr. Walters of the West Carrollton Bank explained banking procedures and the training required of persons entering that field. Later the club visited Winters National Bank in Dayton and saw a practical demonstration of the procedures which Mr. Winters had explained. 104 CHAPTER AT WEST CARROLLTON One of the movies shown at a club meeting compared the advantages and disadvantages of public and private industry. During another movie FBLA members observed ways of preparing for an interview and learned how to secure and profit from a part-time job. FBLA meetings also had their recreational side. Refreshments and dancing were a part of several of the monthly meetings. FBLA joined with other clubs to hold a party at the termination of the magazine sales campaign, and the entire February meeting was devoted to a party. Much of the success of FBLA should be attributed to its hard-working sponsors, Mr. James L. Robinson and Miss Ruth Arnold. They were always faithful to the club and encouraged the group when the going was rough. President Donna Hinton receives the charter for the West Carrollton chapter of FBLA from the president of the West Milton chapter. Standing. Judy Helfinstine, Jim Tilton, Mr. James Robinson, Ralph Wilson, Donna Hinton. Left row: Henry Weidner, Charles Click, Ellis Lakins. Second row: Shirley Eubank, Anita Mason, Margie Trimble. Third row: Betty Culpepper, Rosetta Pruett, Nancy Zink. Right row. Bob Smith, Jim Campbell, Carol Surrell. AbsentJim Cunningham, Jim Forsyth, Norma Hollingsworth, Jan Jennens, Lois Kokot, Tim Koverman, Shirley Mullins, Karlene Racz, Diana Reynolds, David Smith, Barbara Weidner. 105 CHARTER MEMBERS OF THE Roy McIntosh and Delman Howe watch John Zurbochen adjust the carbon electrodes to make the electric arc furnace hotter. The Universe Club began its fifth year with the selec-tion of officers for the first semester. Those elected were Joel Wilson, president; Leonard Smith, vice president; Ruthanne Gaugh, secretary; Sonny Hahn, treasurer; Mike Seibert, sergeant-at-arms; and Judy Randall, reporter. Following the election of officers, the club voted to hold its annual fall picnic at the Germantown Dam. This fall the club decided to establish a fifteen-dollar prize fund from which awards would be given to those members who carried out the best projects during the school year. With this challenging incentive, many of the club members worked with renewed interest on their projects. Among the projects were studies of the life-cycle of guppies, the nutritive values of algae, chemical magic, and crystalization. Other projects included the construction of an electric arc furnace, a cloud chamber, and a geiger counter. Most of the club programs centered around reports on these various projects. This, through both its projects and its meetings, the club emphasized its objective: to develop interest in and demonstrate the principles of various fields of everyday science. 106 Nancy Mason, Betsy Werth, Nancy Lachat, Grace Brodbeck, Carolyn Stocksdale, Susan Mason. Judy Randall, Susan Rankin, and Nancy Aufuldish observe while Ruthanne Gaugh shows a model of the structure of paper. JNIVERSE CLUB ARE GRADUATED Mr. Showalter, Mike Seibert, Doug Howe, John Zurbuchen, Chuck Croy, Joel Wilson, Sonny Hehn, Joe Snell, Gwinn lacy, Neil Bailey, Leonard Smith, Richard Anders. Dennis Sowers, David R. Smith. Delman Howe, and lloyd Kress study the molecular structure of rubber. The Universe Club met its financial obligations from funds acquired by selling programs at all the home football games and by selling refreshments at one football and one basketball game. Each spring since 1953 the club has made a trip immediately after the close of school in May. In 1953 the club's destination was Chicago; in 1954 Detroit was the city visited. In 1955 the group went to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D. C. The drivers were Mr. Showalter and Mr. Guiler, who have accompanied the group on each of its three trips, and Mrs. Stocksdale. In the spring of 1956 the club sponsored a trip to New York to observe the many places of scientific interest as well as to visit some of the favorite spots of sight-seers. Many of the charter members of the Universe Club are being graduated this spring. Those who have been with the club since its inception in 1951 are Richard Anders, Nancy Aufuldish, Neil Bailey, Sonny Hahn, Doug Howe, Lloyd Kress, Gwinn Lacy, Judy Randall, Leonard Smith, Joe Snell, Carolyn Stocksdale, Joel Wilson, and John Zurbuchen. The guiding light behind the club since the day of its founding has been Mr. Victor M. Showalter. The Universe Club gathers in front of the Smithsonian Institution during their visit to Washington in 1955. T.E.M. CLUB BECOMES AFFILIATE Coe Wolfe, Linde Snell, Kay Wilson, Mery lachet, Janet Stocksdale, Madeleine Campbell, Mr. Victor, M. Show a Iter, Sam Speelmen, Frank Markones, David Neyman. Absent: Bob Herman. Bernie Rose, Mr. James lane, Mr. Alvin Houck. The T.E.M. Club, which derives its name from time, energy, and matter, the three basic elements of the universe, celebrated its first birthday during the 1955-56 school year. Membership in T.E.M. is open to all eighth and ninth graders who are interested in the field of science. When members reach tenth grade, they are eligible for election to the Universe Club, T.E.M.'s big brother. In the fall of 1955 T.E.M. became affiliated with the 6cience Clubs of America. The 1955 drive for membership in T.E.M. proved to be quite successful. To become a member of this science club, each student is required to complete a project. This year's new members presented such topics as soil conservation, minerals, products derived from cotlon, detergents, and ceramics for the edification of the entire club. 108 PITH SCIENCE CLUBS OF AMERICA Science Travel Day was one of the big events of T.E.M.'s year. The club chose a day in spring for their jaunt and Cincinnati as their destination. There they visited Procter and Gamble, Time Hill (Gruen), and the Robert A. Taft Sanitary Engineering Center. The club obtained its money from several sources. It united with several other school organizations to conduct a magazine sale. During the football and basketball seasons T.E.M. members sold schedule pencils. In the spring the club members sponsored a dance. Club officers were Sam Speelman, president; Bernard Rose, vice president; Mary Lachat, secretary; and Coe Wolfe, treasurer. The real inspiration for the club came from its founder and sponsor, Mr. Victor M. Showalter, and from T.E.M.'s two new co-sponsors, Mr. James Lane, Jr., and Mr. Alvin Houck. Right: Madeleine Campbell and Kay Wilton observe some algae as Mr. lane discusses their nutritive value. Below. Robert Herman gives a report to the T.E.M. Club concerning his construction of a model volcano. Bottom right: Before the club goes out to look at the moon, Mr. Showalter explains the structure of telescopes end shows how they enable one to see the moon more clearly. 109 SOCIAL SCIENCE CLUB STUDIES PROBLEMS A K Seated: Shirley Mullins, Leonard Smith, Diana Reynolds, Mike Sibert, Joe Snell, Carol Pfister, Elah Pettit, Karen Kronborg, Sharon West, Ann Weidle. Standing: Mr. M. E. Huffman, Henry Weidner, Neil Sizer, Jan Jennens, C. D. Smith, Susan Mason, Benny Preston, Betty LeHew, Earl Murphy, John Coon, Sonny Hahn, Jim Randolph, Mr. D. T. Guiler. Ann Weidle and Mike Seibert listen as Joe Snell gives a Club members congregate to have their picture taken during report on a Dayton Junior Council meeting. a social meeting at Joe Snell's home. CONFRONTING THE PEOPLES OF ASIA The Social Science Club initiated its 1955-56 program of activities by sponsoring the Treasure Island Dance. The elaborate decorations, which centered around a Pirate theme, had been made during the long summer months by several members of the club. In October the club elected new members. This year club membership was limited to juniors and seniors. New members were required not only to have a B average when they were elected to the club but also to maintain that average throughout the year. A picnic in honor of the neophytes of the club was held at Waldrue Park. The club held its annual Christmas party just before school closed for the holidays. The alumni of the Social Science Club were the guests that evening. The group went caroling and then returned to the school cafeteria to eat, visit, and dance. The two major events of the spring season were dinner at a Chinese Restaurant and the Sweetheart Dance. Each year the club goes to one of the nicer restaurants in Dayton, usually one which specializes in foods of a particular country. Eating real Chinese food was a new experience for many members of the club. The Sweetheart Dance, which was sponsored by the Social Science Club, was one of the most beautiful and memorable events of the spring season. Music was provided by Ronnie Myers and his band. During the course of the year many interesting programs were enjoyed by the club. Group discussions centered around the problems confronting various countries in the Middle and Far East. Mr. Ngo Dinh Tuan, a student at the University of Dayton, gave a talk about his country, Indo-China. Mrs. Lavina Wilson spoke about prisons. For some years Mrs. Wilson has been interested in touring different countries and visiting their prisons. Mrs. Armelle Nance spoke to the club about her native France and described her travels in the Orient and in Australia. These speakers gave a personal touch to many of the problems which we had previously discussed in other club meetings and in our classes. The 1955-56 officers of the club were Joe Snell, president; Carol Pfister, program chairman; Elah Pettit, secretary; Karen Kronborg, treasurer; and Mike Seibert, transportation chairman. Under the leadership of these officers and the guidance of the advisors, Mr. Huffman and Mr. Guiler, the Social Science Club enjoyed an exciting and successful year. Shirley Mullins, Leonard Smith, Sharon West, and Elah Pettit Meetings held at school often end with a half hour of dancing enjoy both games and refreshments at Joe's house. in the corridor. JUNIOR and SENIOR MEMBERS THE G.A.A. SPONSORS A VARIED PROGRAM The Girls' Athletic Association was created for girls who are interested in sports. Through the course of a year members may participate in hockey, basketball, bowling, volleyball, and baseball, all of which are sponsored and financed by the GAA. The association is composed of girls from grades nine through twelve. All members endeavor to attain a letter which can be earned by participating in the various activities of the organization. Many non-athletic events have become annual affairs. The first meeting of the year was a picnic at which the new members were initiated. Later in the year the GAA sponsored a talent show which was presented as an assembly. The girls always look forward to the G.A.A.'s Turn-About Tag which provides them with an opportunity to invite the boys and make corsages for them. The last annual event of the year is the Mother and Daughter Banquet. On this festive occasion awards are presented, and the officers for the coming year are installed. Two additional activities were sponsored by the G.A.A. this year. They were a trampoline demonstration given by a group of students from the Lanier High School and an ice-skating party held at the Hobart Arena in Troy. Officers for the 1955-56 term were Karen Kronborg, who served as president of G.A.A. for two consecutive years; Carol Pfister, vice president; Susan Rankin, recording secretary; Donna Bowie, corresponding secretary; Barbara Weidner, treasurer; Donna Hinton, historian; and Phyllis Harville, sports manager. Mrs. Mary R. Combs is the ever-energetic and well-beloved advisor of the G.A.A. JUNIOR and SENIOR MEMBERS Front row: Karen Kronborg. Carol Pfister, Susan Rankin, Donna Bowie, Barbara Weidner, Donna Hinton, Phyllis Harville. Second row: Janice Bush, Louise Goldshot, Marilyn Millat, Pat Smith, Anita Mason, Jeannie Bolinger, Shirley Coffey, Betty Hamilton, Nancy Warman, Jacqueline Oberlies, Willa Morton. Third row: Theresa Moses, Peggy Coffey, Ann Weidle, Wanda Freels, Carol Hohnhorst, Melanie Hohnhorst, Loisnan Thomas, Elah Pettit, Mary Collins, Carol Sorrell, Shirley Mullins. Fourth row: Judy Hickman, Becky Folan, Fairl Eagle, Norma Ellis, Joyce Garey, Nancy Zink, Sue Stivers, Shirley Eubank, Judy Helfinstine, Linda McAfee. Carol Wright. Fifth row: Karlene Racz, Rosetta Pruett, Shirley Cantrell, Judy Randall, Nancy Aufuldish, Barbara Herring, Barbara Hile, Connie Wright, Betty Carroll. Sixth row: Carolyn Stocksdale, Becky Poling, Mary Gates, Susan Mason, Deanna Christie, Jackie Mason, Betty LeHew, Diana Reynolds, Seventh row: Sharon West, Judy Kretizer, Toni Rae Shoupe. Pat Stuck. Ruthanne Gaugh, Jan Jennens, Nancy Steele, Frances Williams, Judy Risner. FRESHMAN and SOPHOMORE MEMBERS Front row: Ruby Collins. Sandra Payne, Sandra Kinney, Linda Good, Barbara Kin net, Lola Kendrick. Lena DeBord, Jenny Isaacs, Sharon Koqgler, Coe Wolfe, Ann Brown. Second row: Carolyn Eubank, June Mossbarger, Betsy Murphy, Sharon McPherson, Marie Thomas, Rose Andrews. Carolyn Coatney, Beverly Coleman, Barbara Milton, Duane Blauvfb, June Crutchfield, Glenna Mullins, Carol Harris Third row: Gloria Chester, Pam Case, Nancy Shoemaker, Judy Lindsey, Janet Lail, Kay Wilson, Sandra Barsalou, Mary Lachat, Janice Murphy, Donna Brixey. Evelyn Ogan, Sandra Wilkins, Sheila Kerr. Fourth row: Bonnie Caupp, Betty Schrader, Evelyn Hollinger, Jolene Combs, Virginia Gauldin, Sara Huber, Vivian Morgan, Pat Hagwood, Janet Stocksdale, Sue Lacey, Sally Millat, Geraldine Audia, Sylvia Dean. Fifth row: Marcia Leiwig, Virginia Ingram, Cloralene Leigeber, Sondra Argabright, Nancy Marshall, Donnis Brooks, Melanie Nicely, Grace Lakins, Mary Ross, Carol Kress, Karen Hawkins, Dorothy Hudgel, Sherry Hobbs. Sixth row: Donna Howerton, Sue Sowers, Onalee Cantrell, Marian Bannister, Nancy Mason, Lu Engle, Stella Cooper, Shirley Parks, Nancy Chrisman, Betsy Zechar, Betty Hounshell, Betty Burdette, Vona Hisel. Seventh row: Linda Smith, Rosemary Edgington, Mary Thacker, Harriette Doggett, Wilda Hall, Betsy Werth, Carolyn Jennings, Sue Walker, Nancy Lachat, Carol Wright, Doris Harper, Judy Pepper, Linda Beckett. F SPORTS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES JUNIOR and SENIOR MEMBERS ALLIED YOUTH EMPHASIZES To seek the truth concerning beverage alcohol and the best way of life in relation to this problem'' is the underlying purpose of Allied Youth. This organization is the largest in the West Carrollton High School and boasts a membership of 170 students. A-Y is not only the biggest but also one of the most active clubs in the high school. The members of Allied Youth enjoyed a wide variety of programs during the school year. Their monthly meetings included such activities as panel discussions, skits, a Christmas party, square dances, the Allied Youth Jamboree, and a lecture on venereal diseases given by Mrs. Harriett Smith, the school nurse. Recreation and refreshments usually followed the programs. Allied Youth has been active outside as well as within the school. This fall the West Carrollton post conducted an A-Y workshop which was held in Dayton and attended by members from all the Montgomery County posts. Seven West Carrollton members, accompanied by Mr. John Clouse, Sr., and Roger Duncan, attended the national A-Y convention at Buck Hill Falls in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. The West Carrollton students had the honor of posing with Dr. Daniel Poling, the founder of Allied Youth, for a picture which appeared in the national Allied Youth bulletin. To reinforce their exchequer, the members of A-Y helped sponsor a magazine sales campaign. In spite of the fact that Allied Youth competed with three other clubs who united as one group for the duration of the contest, A-Y easily outsold the others. The three losing clubs gave a party in honor of the victorious members of A-Y. Much of the credit for the success of Allied Youth is due to the inspiration of Miss Dean who, since the founding of the West Carrollton post, has worked with undying enthusiasm to make A-Y a bigger and better club. This year Allied Youth was happy to welcome Mr. Whissen who replaced Mr. Johnson as the assistant sponsor of the group. Marked credit for a highly successful year is also due the 1955-56 officers who have been Henry Weidner, president; Neil Sizer, vice president; Nancy Steele, secretary; Darell Tobias, treasurer; Nancy Aufuldish and John Clouse, program co-chairmen; Diana Reynolds and Dave Michael, social co-chairmen; Sue Ann Stivers, publicity chairman; and Barbara Weidner devotions 114 chairman. JUNIORS and SENIORS Front row. Donna Jefferys, Margie Hendricks, Anita Meson, Shirley Mullins, Willa Morton, Janice Bush, Betty Hamilton. Second row: Jeannie Bolinger, Betty Culpepper, Norma Hollingsworth, Peggy Coffey, Barbara Hile, Connie Wright, Linda McAfee, Barbara Weidner, Elah Pettit, Theresa Moses, Carol Surrell, Shirley Coffey. Third row: Marilyn Straley, Sue Slivers. Shirley Cantrell, Becky Poling, Diana Reynolds, Nancy Aufuldish, Donna Bowie, Carolyn Stocksdale, Joyce Young, Judy Hickman, Rosetta Pruett, Karlene Racz. Fourth row: Karen Kronborg, Susan Rankin, Rusty Kokenge. Bill Fuller, Henry Weidner, Bob Slaton, Jack Stotts, Chuck Croy, Grace Brodbeck, Judy Kreitzer, Betty LeHew, Mary Gates. Fifth row: Ed Grant. Ellis lakins, C. D. Smith, Jan Jennens, Gary Gauldin, Ralph Wilson, Ruthanne Gaugh, Nancy Steele, Sharon West, Deanna Christie, Richard Kiontz. Danny Franer. Sixth row: John Clouse, Benton Kesling, Vernon Carmack, Jack Freier, Jim Downs, Don Caskey, Earl Murphy, Neil Sizer, Bill Pierce, John Coon, Jim Forsyth, Gary Mays. Seventh row: Benny Preston, Jim Randolph, Dennis Michael, John Markunes, Sam Weller, Charles Click, Don Ruhkamp, Mike Mason, Darell Tobias, Paul Roddy, Jerry Parlefte, Neil Bailey. FRESHMEN and SOPHOMORES Front row: Ann Brown, Coe Wolfe, Sharpn Koogler, Sandra Kinney, Sharon McPherson, Glenna Mullins, Margie Milton, Jenny Isaacs, June Crutchfield, Ruby Collins. Second row: Judy Cummings, Carolyn Coatney, Duane Blauvelt, Rose Andrews, Gloria Chester, Sandra Barsalou, Betty Schrader, Sally Millat, Sue Lacey, Linjia Allen, Iva Hayes, Sheila Kerr, Marie Thomas, Barbara Milton. Third row: Jolene Combs, Janet Stocksdale, Pat Hagwood. Vivian Morgan, Sue Sowers, Gary Sizer, Norman Sanford, Sam Speelman, Jerry Armstrong, Fred Price, Terry Downs, Floyd Williams. Fourth row Bill Bolinger, Bob Smith, Herbert Gates, Grace Lakins, Betty Burdette, Shirley Parks, Donnis Brooks, Zona Boatman, Betty Hounshell, David Howard, Dick Fahrney. Fifth row: Nancy Marshall, Marcia Leiwig, Lu Engle, Nancy Chrisman, Winifred Pinkerton, Linda Beckett, Stella Cooper, Charles Yordy, Carol Wright, Nancy Mason, Bob Irvin, Betsy Zechar, Donna Howerton, Miss Dean. Sixth row: Larry Jones, Pat Hollan, Bob Shell, Lando Steele, Dave Michael, Mike Swank, Doug Fordyce, Vincent Brodbeck, Larry Bowman, Ronnie Brown, Ronnie Arnold, Dave Pierce, Leonard Kuhn, Rex Heeter. ALCOHOL-FREE RECREATION Neil Sizer, John Clouse, Mr. Whissen, Henry Weidner, Miss Dean, and Nancy Aufuldish plan the program for the second semester. FRESHMAN and SOPHOMORE MEMBERS Girls in grades ten through twelve who are interested in Christian standards of personal and social living constitute the membership of the Y-Teen Club. This high-school organization is a unit of the Dayton Y.W.C.A. The Y-Teens opened their social calendar of the year by sponsoring a dance following the Randolph-West Carrollton football game. After the dance the upperclass members of Y-Teens had a slumber party in the gym. In mid-October at the annual Induction and Reconsecration Service, which was held at the Memorial Methodist Church in conjunction with the Hi-Y Club, new members were inducted into the Y-Teen Club. That same day the West Carrollton Y-Teens joined with all other Dayton area Y-Teens to hold their annual Recognition Service at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dayton. One of the main activities of the Y-Teens is to give service to their community and school. In cooperation with the Hi-Y, the Y-Teens worked at the concession stand at most of the home football games. Much of the money which they earned was presented to organizations which help the needy. At Christmas time club members made stuffed animals for the children in Miami Valley Hospital. Throughout the year the girls baby-sat during P.T.A. meetings. During the school year the Y-Teens enjoyed many interesting programs. Among these were panel discussions, speakers, service projects, and social activities One of the most stimulating programs of the year was a joint meeting with the Hi-Y at which Superintendent of Schools Harold E. Schnell was the speaker. On the night of St. Valentine's Day the Y-Teens gave a party for the Hi-Y Club. Dancing, games, and refreshments were enjoyed by all. A hayride marked the close of the Y-Teens' social calendar for 1955-56. Y-TEENS CONTRIBUTE SERVICES Late in the summer members of the Y-Teen cabinet painted the girls' restroom. Here Ruthanne Gaugh, Susan Rankin, Judy Randall and Nancy Aufuldish pause a moment from their job of stenciling polka dots on the wall. At each home football game the members of Y-Teens and Hi-Y joined forces to sell hot dogs, soft drinks, coffee, and doughnuts. Here Margie Trimble and Dottie Morton work at one of the windows of the concession stand. AND EARNINGS TO WORTHY CAUSES Much of the credit for a full and interesting year goes to the Y-Teen president, Susan Mason, and her cabinet members who were Karen Kronborg, vice president; Judy Randall, program chairman; Ruthanne Gaugh, secretary; Jan Jennens, treasurer; Ann Weidle, devotions chairman; Barbara Weidner, service chairman; Nancy Aufuldish, social chairman; Nancy Steele, music chairman; Susan Rankin, publicity chairman; and Diana Reynolds, properties chirman. No listing of commendations could possibly be complete without mention of the Y-Teens' ever-faithful advisor, Miss Martha Dean, and their social advisor, Miss Ruth Woodman. Members of the Y-Teens who are in the picture to the left are as follows: Front row: Susan Mason, Karen Kronborg, Ruthanne Gaugh, Jan Jennens, Judy Randall, Ann Weidle, Barbara Weidner, Susan Rankin, Nancy Steele, Diana Reynolds, Nancy Aufuldish. Second row: Miss Martha Dean, Shirley Mullins, June Crutchfield, Jackie Oberlies, Betty Hamilton, Pat Ashworth, Betty Culpepper, Loisnan Thomas, Carol Surrell, Norma Hollingsworth, Jenny Isaacs, Donna Jefferys, Miss Ruth Woodman. Third row: Jeannie Bolinger, Sandra Barsalou, Elah Pettit, Carolyn Clifford, Sue Sowers, Melanie Hohnhorst, Rebecca Folan, Therssa Moses, Grace Lakins, Dorcas, Copsey, Roberta King, Nancy Warman. Fourth row: Betty LeHew, Norma Ellis, Judy Hickman, Connie Wright, Rosetta Pruett, Nancy Zink, Karlene Racz, Barbara Hile, Joyce Garey, Nancy Ashworth, Judy Helfinstine. Fifth row: Carolyn Stocksdale, Barbara Herring, Vona Hisel, Judy Kreitzer, Grace Brodbeck, Linda Beckett, Joyce Young, Nancy Mason, Donna Howerton, Sue Stivers. Sixth row: Betsy Zechar, Sharon West, Carol Wright, Donna Hinton, Pat Stuck, Frances Williams, Nancy Lachat, Betsy Werth, Judy Risner, Judy Pepper. Absent: Dorothy Morton, Janet Proffitt. 117 HI-Y RAISES FUNDS TO CONTRIBUTE At the Hi-Y—Y-Teen induction service, held November 6th at the Memorial Methodist Church, twenty-nine new members joined the ranks of Hi-Y. Thus, this year's Hi-Y roster was swelled to a total of sixty active members. The most prominent new member was Mr. Clifford Trimble who joined Mr. H. Ressler Brown as co-advisor of the club. Under the leadership of these gentlemen, the Hi-Y enjoyed the epitome of success. The club's full-scale program was led by John Coon, president; James Forsyth, vice president; Neil Bailey, secretary; Neil Sizer, treasurer; and Paul Roddy, chaplain. As in previous years, the Hi-Y Club used the proceeds of its annual December picture show to purchase items for the Christmas baskets which were distributed among needy families of the community. The club donated the money made from the gadgets sale and a benefit picture assembly, along with solicited contributions, to the World Service Program which is sponsored by the Y.M.C.A. The programs presented to the Hi-Y by Superintendent of Schools H. E. Schnell and Mayor Odis Johnson on the subject of school and community problems were very thought provocative. Most inspiring lectures were also given by Mr. Howard Flatter, assistant principal at Fairmont High School, nd Reverend Kenneth Shafer of the West Carrollton Presbyterian Church. One of the most unique programs of the year was a panel discussion of problems which arise between fathers and sons. The dads were special guests at this meeting, and many fathers took part on the panel. In November members of the Hi-Y and their dads attended the Father and Son Banquet at the Memorial Methodist Church. After a most enjoyable dinner, Mr. Mack Hummond, tennis coach at Oakwood High School, presented a fine, and at times very amusing, speech on sportsmanship. 118 One of the most enjoyable social events of the year was the Valentine party at which the Hi-Y boys were the guests of the Y-Teens. In the spring the Hi-Y reciprocated by inviting the Y-Teens to their annual hayride and picnic. Another exciting event on the Hi-Y social calendar was the excursion to Troy to see an ice hockey game. The members of Hi-Y wish to express to Mr. Brown and Mr. Trimble their sincere gratitude for helping make 1955-1956 one of their most memorable years. The following persons, who are pictured on the opposite page, have been members of Hi-Y during the 1955-1956 school year: front row: John Coon, Jim Forsyth, Neil Bailey, Neil Sizer, Paul Roddy. Second row. Rusty Kokenge, John Zurbuchen, Jack Stotts, Herbert Gates, Bob Slaton, Dick Fahrney, Henry Weidner, Jerry Armstrong. Third row: C. D. Smith, Junie Lakins. Bob Greene, Danny Franer (not a member), Dave Brown, Richard Klontz, Bob Irvin, Chuck Croy. Fourth row: Mr. Clifford Trimble, Ralph Wilson, Joel Wilson, Joe Snell, lando Steele. John Clouse, Bruce Copsey, David Michael, Charles Dechant, Ted Hoffman, Mr. H Ressler Brown, fifth row: Rex Heeter, Leonard Kuhn, Don Caskey, Jim Downs, Jim Randolph, Gary Gauldin, Lloyd Kress, Dick Powell, Earl Murphy, Richard Anders. Sixth row: Vernon Carmack, Benny Preston, Ollie Lacy, Mike Seibert, Leonard Smith, Larry Renas, Mike Mason, Dennis Michael, Darell Tobias. Seventh row: Sonny Hahn, John Markunes, Don Ruhkamp, Charles Click, Pete Beckett, Sam Weller, Jim Wickline, Jerry Parlette. TO THE WORLD SERVICE PROGRAM Left: Jim Forsyth and Neil Sizer sit at the right of President John Coon as he conducts a Hi Y business meeting. Right: Herbert Gates and Buck Wickline show samples of the trojan horse and thermometer, two of the aadaets which Hi-Y members sold during the past year. 119 BIBLE CLUB IS ORGANIZED The Bible Club is an inter-denominational club which was formed at West Carrollton in December of 1954. The main objects of the club are to prove to teenagers how helpful God can be in their daily lives and to convince them that when they have the Lord in their Tiearts they can have clean, happy lives. The club meetings are often referred to as miniature Youth for Christ rallies. They consist of snappy group singing, special music, and talks by outstanding speakers. Among the speakers who have appeared before the Bible Club are Rev. Copp, minister of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Dayton; Ivan Sisk, director of Youth for Christ in Dayton; and Jack Moore, director of the Bible Clubs in the Dayton area. The officers of the Bible Club are Pat Stuck, president; Pat Tolle, vice president; Barbara Tolle, secretary-treasurer; and Norma Ellis, reporter. Miss Ruby Hurst is the faculty advisor, and Mr. Jack Moore is the director of the Dayton Bible Clubs. Standing. Pat Stuck. Front row. Sue Ray, Elah Pettit, Donna Jefferys, Miss Ruby Hurst. Second row: Barbara Tolle, Pat Tolle, Elaine Taylor, Louise Turpin, Linda Turner. Abient-. Norma Ellis, Mary Gates, Rose Grushon, Carol Harris, Richard Johnson, Euniece Millat, Jacqueline Oberlies, Erma Moomaw, Sam Speelman, Helen Straley, Beverly Tyson. 120 DEAN’S COUNCIL WELCOMES NEW STUDENTS Front row: France William , Mar ha Pyburn, Elaine Gibbon , Nancy Hohnhor f, Jody Frantz. Second row: Nancy James, Sharon Reynold . Third row: Juanita Creager, Judy Cumming , Beverly Tyson, Dottie Willman. Fourth row: Iva Haye , Kay Wilson, Sharon Wendelken, Pamela Case, Erma Moomaw. Fifth row: Padi M?Kain, Rebecca Folan, Su an Rankin, Melanie Hohnhorjt, Nancy Zink. Sixth row: Jo Brown, Shirley Park , Nancy Steele, Flossie Gray, Shirley Eubank. Seventh row: Donna Howerton, Grace Brodbeck, Miss Martha Dean. Members of the Dean's Council serve as a liaison between Miss Dean and their homerooms. Their two most important functions are serving as hostesses to girls who are new to our school and helping Miss Dean make personnel cards for each girl in the school. The Dean's Council has two presidents and two secretaries, one each for the senior high and for the junior high. Frances Williams and Nancy James have been the presidents, and Susan Rankin and Judy Frantz have served as the secretaries during the 1955-56 school year. 121 The big four of the '56 Pira-lan . . . Editor Judy Randall, Advisor Dickinson T. Guiler, Business Manager Leonard Smith, and Sports Editor Sonny Hahn . . . carefully study the critical analysis of the 1955 Piratan in order that they may profit by all the suggestions which were made. To equal the A+ ratings awarded both the '54 and '55 Piratans by the National School Yearbook Association and the First Place Award given the 1955 annual by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association has been a great challenge to the staff. PIRATAN IS AWARDED Barbara Herring, Carol Sorrell, Mr. Guiler, and Connie Wright type the dummy pages for the yearbook. Photographers and photographers' helpers art—Kneeling: John Zur-buchen, Mike Seibert, and Tim Ko-verman. Standing: Joe Snell, Leonard Smith, Susan Mason, Ruthanne Gaugh, Betty LeHew, Don Ruhkamp, Karen Kronborg, Donna Hinton, Ann Weidle, Sonny Hahn, Nancy Aufuld-ish, and Norma Ellis. Tim took many of the ad pictures, and Leonard took some of the snap shots. The other students helped the professional photographer by carrying equipment, calling students, and arranging groups by height. The moneymen of the staff were responsible for handling the sales of activity pictures and for selling ads. The moneymen seated are Carol Pfister, Carolyn Stocksdale, Mr. James L. Robinson, Leonard Smith, Mr. Victor M. Showalter, Ann Weidle, and Jan Jen-nens. Those standing are Sharon West, Joel Wilson, Gwinn Lacy, Joe Snell, Mike Seibert, Jim Forsyth, Dave Brown, and Karen Kron-borg. TWO CONSECUTIVE A + RATINGS Pirdttn staff writers in the left row are Susan Mason, Karen Kronborg, Donna Hinton, Jolene Combs. C. David Smith, and Bernard Rose. Writers in the second row are Frances Williams. Jan Jennens, Carolyn Stocksdale. Nancy Aufuldish, Judy Risner, Judy Pepper, and Mr. D. T. Guiler. Those in the third row are Leonard Smith, Sonny Hahn, Judy Randall, Ruthanne Gaugh, Carol Pfister, Betsy Werth, and Linda Snell. Absent- Gary Barnes. Elah Pettit, Nancy Steele, Pat Stuck. PIRATES’ LOG STAFF AWARDS MEDALS The Pirates' Log enjoyed a year of changes. Although the first editions were delayed, the paper was soon well-organized, and improvements were made in each successive edition. Under the advisorship of Mr. Rupert Doan and the leadership of C. D. Smith, editor, meetings were held each Monday after school. Ideas for the improvement of the paper were discussed, and many innovations were proposed. The format of the Pirates' Log was altered in several ways during the year. To do away with the magazine appearance, the cover was discarded. The two-column page was changed to the customary three as in previous years. The selling of advertisements was eliminated since the staff felt that the paper should be self-sustaining through money from subscriptions and from the sale of single copies. This year journalism medals were awarded to those members of the staff who met set standards of cooperation, promptness with copy, and active participation in staff meetings. This incentive contributed so much to the successful publication of the paper that the practice of earning medals will be continued next year. Seated. Pat Stuck; Tim Koverman, photographer; Jerry Parlett, business manager; Earl Murphy, sports editor; Mike Walborn. Standing: Carolyn Cook; Grace Lakins, feature editor; Zona Boatman; Marcia leiwig; Bertha Sorrell; Mr. Rupert Doan, advisor; Richard Klontz, circulation manager; C. D. Smith, editor; Wayne Westray; Juanita Spurlock; Opal Covey; Judy Smith; Thom Thompson; Tom Wolf; Sharon McPherson; Joyce Young, art editor; Donna Howerton; Margaret Rothwell; Juanita Stalder. 124 GLEE CLUB PARTICIPATES IN SPRING FESTIVAL Front row: Judy Sorrell, Sylvie Dean, Lola Kendrick, Dorcas Copsey, Betsy Poling, Joyce Smith, Bertha Hoerner, Rebecca Folan, Judy Hickman, Erma Moomaw, Lorna Troutman, Norma Ellis, Sandra Barsalou, Beverly Tyson. Second ro v: Pat Smith, Nancy Warman, Jackie Mason, Judy Risner, Nancy Steele, Judy Ogg, Sue Walker, Frances Williams, Carol Wright, Dolores Bond, Mary Gates, Anita Mason. Third row': Mr. Ross R. Robbins, Sara Huber, Sue Ann Stivers, Karlene Racz, Linda Beckett. Judy Pepper, Stella Cooper, Doris Moyer, Diana Reynolds, Betty Carroll, Donna Howerton, Vona Hisel, Juanita Hammond, Pat Stuck. Fourth row: Donna Jeffery , Linda Good, Willa Morton, Janice Bush, Marilyn Millat, Barbara Kinner, Lena DeBord, Margie Milton, Shirley Mullins, Margie Hendricks, Louise Goldshot. Absent: Carolyn Jennings, Deana Tudor. The Glee Club, which is under the baton of Mr. Ross R. Robbins, boasted a membership of fifty-five girls during the 1955-56 school year. The group sang for the Hi-Y—Y-Teen Induction Service, the recognition banquet at which Mr. and Mrs. Shade were honored, and at a special Christmas program. In addition, the Glee Club has sung at several P.T.A. meetings and has presented musical numbers at chapel services. In the spring the Glee Club, an ensemble, and several soloists participated in the district music contest. At the International Folk Festival held at Wilmington Sandra Barsalou, Karlene Racz, Judy Risner, Pat Stuck, and Frances Williams represented the West Carrollton Glee Club. These girls joined the mass chorus of about two hundred voices and, after several intensive practices, helped present a program of music from many lands. Later in the spring the Glee Club joined forces with the band and orchestra to present the Spring Festival. Each year the seniors in the Glee Club furnish music for commencement. In turn, the underclass members of the organization honor the graduating members by providing music for their baccalaureate service. 125 ORCHESTRA PLAYS AT SPRING FESTIVAL; 126 The West Carrollton Orchestra, which is under the direction of Mr. Harry C. Haggerty, gave two concerts this year. The orchestra collaborated with the band and glee club in presenting the Spring Festival, and it also gave assembly programs for the elementary schools. This winter several members of the orchestra gained prominence by being selected to play with other organizations. Violinists Barbara Herring and Julie Crater, both of whom won Division I ratings in the regional and state music contests last spring, were honored not only by being selected to play with the Dayton Junior Philharmonic but also by being chosen to play with the Southwestern Ohio Regional Orchestra. Lloyd Kress, the student conductor of the West Carrollton Orchestra, has this year been a member of both the Dayton Junior Philharmonic and the N.C.R. Band. Members of the orchestra, which is pictured at the top of the page, are. Front, Semi-Circle Julie Crater, Barbara Herring, Nancy Mason, Carolyn Clifford, Judy Randall, Charles Wood Carol Turpin. Second, Semi-Circle: Carolyn Eubank, Sue Lacey, Joe Snell, Anita Clinesmith Carolyn Stocksdale. Third, Semi-Circle: Sylvia Dean, Beverly Bowman, Carol Kress, Betsy Werth, Nancy Aufuldish, Lloyd Kress, Ruthanne Gaugh, Nancy Zink. Fourth, Semi-Circle: Leonard Kuhn, Linda Snell, Leonard Smith, Richard Anders, Bob Irvin, Neil Bailey. Fifth, Semi-Circle: Jerry Armstrong, Gene Zink, Jack Boyer, Herbert Gates, Gwinn Lacey, C. David Smith, David Brown, Dale Lacey, Carol Surrell. Absent: Beverly Haas, Mr. Haggerty. JUNIOR The West Carrollton Junior Band is composed of beginning instrumentalists in the upper elementary grades and in junior high school. The junior band meets three times 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. In April of 1955 a large number of junior high school musicians participated in the District Junior High Competitive Music Festival at Spring-field. Those who won first-place awards are Linda Bowman, John Bunn, Nancy Ertel, Sandra Kinney, Carol Kress, Dale Lacey, Sue Lacey, Nancy Mason, Philip Mason, Kay Schmoll, and Gene Zink. Students who made second-place awards are Carolyn Eubank, Judith Kuhn, Bill Misenheimer, Fred Randall, Norman Sanford, and a clarinet quartet composed of Carol Kress, Bill Misenheimer, Norman Sanford, and Sandra Kinney. It is anticipated that an even larger number of young musicians will compete in the festival in 1956. Junior bond member pictured below are. Front, Semi-Circle: Shirley Tudor, Margie Randolph, Linda Bowman, Connie Streete, Pauline Wil on, Robert Quatman, Beverly Stoke , Gary Koogler. Second, Semi-Circle: Michael Kinner, Judith Kuhn, Harriet Crumley, Ronald Ballard, Michael Cut-lip, Jerry Vincent, John Middleton, Padi McKain, Dolore Fahrney, Roaalie Mi� enheimer. Third, Semi-Circle: Dean Hall, Judy Croy, Madeline Campbell. Fourth, Semi-Circle: Sandra Price, Sharon Wendleken, Natala Well , Betty Poland, Donna Price, Sally Gillette, Carol Price. Absent Mr. Haggerty, Jack King. BAND TRAINS YOUNG MUSICIANS WEST CARROLLTON HIGH SCHOOL The West Carrollton High School Marching Band, outfitted in their new red and grey uniforms, proudly displayed the new look of 1955. Under the direction of Mr. Harry C. Haggerty, the band presented marching shows for the football games, the Miami Valley Band Festival, the Montgomery County Fair, community parades, and the West Carrollton Country Fair. During the summer the students enjoyed a full week at Band Camp near Delaware, Ohio. The Concert Band made its appearance before school assemblies, basketball games, the Miami Valley Band Festival, and the Greenhills Invitational Band Festival. Later the band joined forces with the other high-school music organizations to present the annual West Carrollton Spring Festival. Many of the bandsmen appeared as soloists and as members of various ensemble groups. In this capacity they presented programs for church organizations, the P.T.A., and the Band Boosters. In the spring of 1955 a number of instrumental students competed in the district and state music contests. Julie Crater, a flute soloist, and a clarinet quartet composed of Lloyd Kress, Nancy Aufuldish, Betsy Werth, and Sue Sowers received first-division ratings in both the district and the state contests. The band officers for the year were: Neil Bailey, president; Bob Irvin, vice president; Grace Brodbeck, secretary-treasurer; Carolyn Stocksdale, reporter; Lloyd Kress, student conductor and librarian; Sandra Kinney and Carol Kress, ninth grade representatives; Beverly Haas and Philip Mason, eighth grade representatives; and Fred Randall and Kay Schmoll, seventh grade representatives. BAND PERSONNEL Left side of triangle, front to beck: Nancy Aufuldish, Judy Randall, Grace Brodbeck, Sue Sower , Norman Sanford, Bill Misenheimer, Sandra Kinney, Beverly Haas, Nancy Mason, Julie Crater, Barbara Herring, Ruthanne Gaugh, Lloyd Kress, Sue Lacey. Right side of triangle, front to beck: Betsy Werth, Kay Schmoll, Sondra Arga-bright, Nancy Zink, Carol Kress, Sylvia Dean, Fred Randall, Pat Ashworth, John Bunn, Vivian Morgan, Betty Poling, Barbara Farley, Carolyn Eubank. Beck row, left to right: Philip Mason, Janet Stocksdale, Bob Irvin, Neil Bailey, Richard Anders, Sonny Hahn, Jerry Armstrong, Herbert Gates, Jack Boyer, Gene Zink, Carol Pfister, Charles Wood, Leonard Smith, Joe Snell, Carolyn Stocksdale, Carol Surrell, Dale Lacey. Head Majorette: Ann Weidle. Majorettes: Sharon West, Virginia Gauldin, Joyce Young, Deana Tudor, Carol Harris, Rosetta Pruett. Absent: Dave Brown, Anita Clinesmith, Bruce Copsey, Gwinn Lacy. MAJORETTES Sharon West, Virginia Gauldin, Joyce Young, Ann Weidle, Deana Tudor, Carol Harris, Rosetta Pruett. AND ACQUIRES NEW UNIFORMS thletics “WE’RE WITH YOU, TEAM” LOIS KOKOT LOISNAN THOMAS BARBARA HUE DIANA REYNOLDS NANCY STEELE 132 PIRATE GRIDDERS SECOND IN LEAGUE The Vandalie-Buller quarterback it halted behind the line of scrimmage by Pirate tecklet Vernon Carmack, Jim Fortyth, and Henry Weidner. The West Carrollton football team enjoyed a successful season in 1955. The Pirate eleven won seven games, lost one, and tied one. In Southwestern Buckeye League play, the Red and Black won five games, lost one, and tied one. Thus, they finished second in the league, being surpassed only by Vandalia-Butler which went undefeated in 1955. In the statistical department. West Carrollton outscored its opponents during the '55 season. The Pirates racked up 246 points, an average of slightly more than 27 points a game, while their opponents scored 89 points, an average of 9.9 points per game. The leading scorer for the Pirate eleven was Jack Freier who made twenty-three touchdowns and added two extra points for a total of MO points. While rolling up a total of 246 points, the Pirate eleven played straight, bruising football which overwhelmed their opponents. Primarily the Pirates used the conventional tight T ; but toward the end of the season, on certain occasions, they used the single wing. The Pirates gained most of their yardage on the ground with Freier, Weidner, Garner, Preston, and Wilson carrying the ball. However, the Red and Black also enjoyed some fine tossing by their quarterback, Benny Preston. 133 JIM FORSYTH All-league offensive center DON CASKEY All-league defensive end 134 JOHN COON All-league defensive guard in 1954 and 1955 It is said that a backfield is only as good as its line, and the Pirates had one of the best lines in the valley. Both on the offense and on the defense, the forward wall of the Red and Black was outstanding. The Pirates' offensive line consistently opened up holes in the opponents' lines, while in defensive play they held their opponents to a mere 9.9 point average. The first three games of the season found the Pirate squad against top-notch teams-Hillsboro, Butler, and Randolph. All three games were close and hard-fought. The Red and Black won from Hillsboro 12 to 6 and from Randolph 24 to 18. The Pirates' only loss of the season came at the hands of Butler. After rolling up two quick touchdowns, the Pirate attack stalled while the Aviators began to move. Butler piled up five touchdowns while the Pirates added only one more to their earlier two. The score ended with 32 markers for Butler and 20 for West Carrollton. In the total scores for the first three games, the Pirates and their opponents had tied with 56 points each. JACK FREIER All-league offensive back Pete Beckett charge in for a tackle e« an Oakwood halfback picks up the fumbled pigskin. After their first three games, the Red and Black rolled over four opponents: Madison, Oakwood, West Milton, and Eaton. In these four games, the last two of which were shutouts, the Pirates scored a total of 130 points to their opponents' total ot 14. The West Carrollton gridders entered the Tipp City game with a record of six wins and one loss. Both the Pirates and the Red Devils played a tough game, and the final buzzer found the two teams in a 13-13 tie. After the Tipp City game the Pirate eleven returned to their winning ways and defeated Kiser. West Carrollton started scoring in the first quarter, and Kiser was never able to stop them. The final score was West Carrollton 47, Kiser 6. NORMAN GARNER JIM TIUON GARY GAULDIN JIM RANDOLPH VERNON CARMACK 136 The reserves shout encouragement to the Pirate varsity as they receive the Oakwood kickoff. The scores for the entire season were as follows: Hillsboro 6 West Carrollton 12 Butler _ . 32 West Carrollton 20 Randolph 18 West Carrollton 24 Madison 7 West Carrollton 32 Oakwood 7 West Carrollton 26 West Milton 0 West Carrollton 20 Eaton . _ 0 West Carrollton 52 Tipp City 13 West Carrollton ...13 Kiser 6 West Carrollton 47 Total for Total for Opponents 89 West Carrollton 246 The sixteen seniors of the 1955 Pirate squad are Pete Beckett, Vernon Carmack, Don Caskey, Charles Click, John Coon, Jim Forsyth, Jack Freier, Norman Garner, Gary Gauldin, Earl Murphy, Jerry Parlett, Jim Randolph, Paul Roddy, Don Ruhkamp, Jim Tilton, and Ralph Wilson. Underclass lettermen who will be returning to bolster the 1956 squad are Gary Mays, Don Moyer, Benny Preston, Neil Sizer, Sam Weller, Henry Weidner, and Jim Wickline. 1 PAUL RODDY BUCK WICKUNE VARSITY FOOTBALL SQUAD Kneeling: Paul Roddy, Ralph Wilton, Pete Beckett, Don Ruhkamp, Earl Murphy, Jim Fortyth, John Coon, Jerry Parlett, Don Catkey, Jack Freier, and Henry Weidner. Standing: Coach Steve Graban, Norman Garner, Benny Pretton, Jim Randolph, Jim Richardson, Don Moyer, Jim Tilton, Dave Harrit, Buck Wickline, Vernon Carmack, Gary Mays, Gary Gauldin, and Manager Don Hisey. ►f -f 9 9 3 I sj . Ra.rt'T-Lfl I Jrt ■'tf For the all-Southwestern Buckeye League first teams four seniors from West Carrollton were chosen. They are Don Caskey, John Coon, Jim Forsyth, and Jack Freier. Three members of the Pirate team—Earl Murphy and Ralph Wilson, seniors, and Benny Preston, junior—received honorable mention. Two graduating members of the '55 team achieved particularly enviable records. John Coon was the only player in the Southwestern Buckeye League who was chosen both in 1954 and 1955 for membership on the all-league first team. Jack Freier proved himself to be one of the leading backs in the state. In his senior year Freier broke the previous West Carrollton football scoring record by earning 140 points. 1955 was Mr. Graban's third year as head coach of the West Carrollton football squad. During those three years the West Carrollton football teams have compiled a record of twenty-one victories, four losses, and two ties. This excellent record attests to the skillful techniques employed by both Head Coach Graban and Assistant Coach Bogan while shaping their Pirate squads into consistently outstanding teams. T RESERVE FOOTBALL SQUAD Kneeling: Bob Alexander, Dick Schindler, Neil Sizer, Vincent 8rodbeck, Ellis lakins, John Markunes, Joe Hayes, Charles Click, Sam Weller, Bill Pierce, and Jim Downs. Standing: Assistant Coach Don Bogan, David Chance, Rusty Kokenge, Dave Michael, Randall Parks, Jim Rose, Leonard Kuhn, Dick Fahrney, Bruce Copsey, Buster Steele, Bob Smith, Floyd Williams, Manager Dave Howard. 138 LITTLE PIRATE GRIDDERS WIN 7 OUT OF 10 Front row: Tom Helfinstine, David Neyman, Robert Shell, Ronnie Brown, Ned Pauley, Gary Barnes, Pat Hollan, Frank Markunes, Fred Price, Ronnie Arnold, Bernie Rose, larry Pummill. Second row: Monty Estep, Ronnie Craig, Mike Swank, Larry Bowman, Sam Speelman, Bob Fuller, Joe Stomps, Charles Zurbuchen, Larry Jones, Dave Mays, Wayne Mays. Third row: Charles High, Phillip Howard, Reggie Milbern, Eugene Gray, Jerry Fuller, Bill Hecker, Bill Duncan, Richard Garey, Bill Walker, Dennfc Rose, Fred Surrell, Wesley Luburgh. Fourth row: Manager Tom Fee, Jerry Brown, Bobby Adkins, Jerry Stevens, Mike Baker, Bill Rohler, Larry Lakins, Bob Tankersley, Coach Howard Carr. Coach Carr's junior high football teams entered the 1955 season with less know-how than many of the squads of preceding years had possessed. However, what they lacked in experience was greatly offset by their enthusiasm and determination to win. The 1955 Little Pirates won seven and tied one of their ten encounters. In six games the freshman team scored 73 points while holding its opponents to 34 points. Out of these six games it won four. The seventh and eighth grade team won three games and tied its fourth encounter. It scored 62 points to its opponents' 25. Outstanding freshman players were Ronnie Arnold, Gary Barnes, Larry Bowman, Ronnie Brown, Pat Hollan, Larry Jones, Wayne Mays, Ned Pauley, Fred Price, Larry Pummill, Bernard Rose, Sam Speelman, Mike Swank, and Charles Zurbuchen. Some of the seventh and eighth grade players who helped keep their team undefeated were Mike Baker, Ronnie Craig, Monty Estep, Richard Garey, Larry Howard, Buddy Lowman, Wesley Luburgh,.and Dave Mays. These boys will be the mainstays of the 1956 Little Pirate gridders. The scores for the junior high teams were: NINTH GRADE West Carrollton 0 Miamisburg 15 West Carrollton 18 Franklin 0 West Carrollton 25 Oakwood 6 West Carrollton 12 Tipp City 6 West Carrollton 12 Madison 0 West Carrollton 0 Eaton 7 SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE West Carrollton 6 Oakwood 6 West Carrollton 24 Beavercreek 0 West Carrollton 12 Tipp City 0 West Carrollton 20 Oakwood 19 Totals for All Junior High School Games West Carrollton 135 Opponents 59 139 VARSITY HOCKEY TEAM WINS Mrs. Combs' West Carrollton hocUey teams set a new record in 1955; they lost only one game out of ten. The girls on the hockey teams were out to win ; so they practiced with diligence and enthusiasm twice each week. To win was not their only objective, however; they also wished to maintain West Carrollton's enviable reputation for good sportsmanship and splendid spirit in all athletic encounters. The first games of the West Carrollton hockey season were played with Jefferson. The Red and Black first team won 10 to 0 while the reserves won 6 to 0. To meet their second opponent the Pirateen hockey players traveled to Fairmont. When they arrived, they found that the middle of the field was covered with several inches of water and that the remainder of the field was nothing but mud. By the time that the games were completed, the girls looked no better than the field. However, there were no complaints—just plenty of laughter. West Carrollton's first team won 1 to 0, and the reserves tied Fairmont 1 to 1. Centerville was West Carrollton's third opponent. The Red and Black varsity won 3 to 0, while the €lk reserves held West Carrollton to a 1 to 1 tie. Northridge was Carrollton's fourth victim. The Pirateens' first team won 2 to 1, while the second team won 3 to 1. The last and most important games of West Carrollton's hockey season were played with mighty Oakwood whose outstanding teams have for several years defeated even college teams. In spite of the fact that the Red and Black's first team put up a tremendous defense, Oakwood won the encounter 2 to 1. A small measure of comfort was achieved when the Pirateen second team held Oakwood to a scoreless tie. Totals of the hockey season show that West Carrollton's first team not only won four out of five games but also earned seventeen points to its opponents' three, The less-experienced second team lost no encounters but tied three of its five games. Point-wise, the Pirateen reserve team earned eleven markers to its opponents' three. With the graduation of twelve seniors, the '56 varsity squad will be hard hit; but with the expert guidance of their excellent coach, Mrs. Mary R. Combs, the underclassmen feel confident that they will achieve another successful season in 1956. The following persons, who are shown in the picture on the opposite page participated on the hockey team in 1955: Front row: Donn Howerton, Vone Hi� el, Melanie Hohnhorst, Noli Sorrell, Barbara Weidner, Connie Wright, Barbara Hile, Ann Weidle, Lois Kokot, Sandra Barsalou. theresa Moses, Nancy Warman, Willa Morton, Janice Bush, Shirley Mullins, Sandra Payne, Dorothy Morton. Second row: Manager Judy Risner, Pat Stuck, Jan Jennens, Fran Williams, Deanna Christie, Carol Wright, Mary Ellen Thacker, Linda Beckett, Susan Mason, Judy Pepper, Diana Reynolds, Nancy Roddy, Betsy Zecher, Susan Rankin, Donna Bowie. Karen Kronborg, Betty LeHew, Sue Stivers, Manager Mary Gates, Coach Mary R. Combs. our OF 5 ENCOUNTERS IX, DROP TEN VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD Standing: Henry Weidner, Bill Pierce, Neil Sizer, Sonny Hahn, Pere Beckett, Sam Weller, Jim Randolph, Jack Freier, Ralph Wilson. Kneeling: Vincent Brodbeck, Manager; Mr. Don Bogan, head basketball coach. Coach Bogan's 1955-56 basketball team proved to be quite unpredictable. Although the Pirates won only six of their sixteen games, no opponent found them easy prey. In fact, each opposing team quickly discovered that the Red and Black squad was a hard-fighting ball club. In Southwestern Buckeye League competition, the Pirates won two out of seven games and finished sixth in the.eight-team league. The Red and Black squad of 1955-56 was one of the shortest teams that has played for West Carrollton in several seasons. The only man on the Pirate starting line-up who was over six feet tall was Pete Beckett who stands 6' To compensate for their lack of height, the Pirates used a fast break, a flatiron zone, and a figure-eight offense. In more than half of their games the Pirates found themselves outsized, but they did not let this fact discourage them. On the contrary, they switched the emphasis of their game from height to speed and agility. The Pirate cagers opened their season with victories over Germantown and Northridge before suffering their first setback at the hands of Miamisburg. The Pirates then defeated Jefferson and lost to Dayton Kiser before traveling to Beavercreek to compete in the Holiday Tournament. In that tournament, West Carrollton lost to both Oakwood and Beavercreek. After the Beavercreek tournament, the Pirates moved into league action. The Red and Black lost their first two league games before hitting the win column with a victory over Madison. After dropping two successive league games to Oakwood and West Milton, West Carrollton downed Seven Mile in a non-league clash. The Pirates completed their season with a win over Tipp City and with losses to Eaton and Patterson. The scores for the 1955-56 cage season were: Germantown 57 West Carrollton 62 Northridge 55 West Carrollton 73 Miamisburg 49 West Carrollton 44 Jefferson _ 41 West Carrollton 44 Kiser ... 63 West Carrollton 37 Oakwood 59 West Carrollton ... 52 Beavercreek .. 65 West Carrollton .... 61 Vandalia-Butler ... 57 West Carrollton .._ 47 Randolph „ 51 West Carrollton .... 43 Trotwood-Madison .. 61 West Carrollton 71 Oakwood _ 41 West Carrollton 39 Seven Mile 52 West Carrollton 67 West Milton ... 67 West Carrollton _ 56 Eaton 57 West Carrollton 25 Tipp City 58 West Carrollton _ 76 Patterson 50 West Carrollton _. 41 In their sixteen-game season the Pirates scored 838 points to their opponents' 883. The Pirates averaged 52.4 points a game while their opponents averaged 55.2 points. The leading scorers for the Pirates were Pete Beckett, 214; Sonny Hahn, 173; Ralph Wilson, 140; Neil Sizer, 116; Jack Freier, 73; and Henry Weidner, 62. Seniors on the '55-56 cage squad were Pete Beckett, Jack Freier, Sonny Hahn, Jim Randolph, and Ralph Wilson. Returning to bolster the Pirate Squad in '56-57 will be Jim Downs, Ted Hoffman, Bill Noggle, Bill Pierce, Neil Sizer, Henry Weidner, and Sam Weller, juniors; and Bob Alexander and Jim Richardson, sophomores. Coach Don Bogan should be very proud of the 1955-56 basketball squad which, in spite of its losses, fought as only a true competitor can fight. No future Pirate team can show a greater love of the game than did West Carrollton's basketball squad of 1955-56. left: During the Medison-West Carrollton game Pete Beckett goes up for the ball at mid-court and gets the tip off. Right: The West Carrollton cheerleaders lend constant encouragement to the Pirate hoopsters. JUNIOR PIRATES WIN 6 OUT OF 14 The West Carrollton Reserves, who played under the direction of Mr. Steve Graban, won six of their fourteen games during the 1955-56 season. Plagued by lack of height, the reserve hoopmen used a switching man-to-man defense and a fast break type offense. Through the use of fast, driving plays, the Junior Pirates were able to force their opponents away from the basket. Thus they cut the scores of their opponents and compensated for their own deficit in height. In their first thirteen encounters the Pirate Reserves averaged 38 points per game as compared to their opponents' average of 37 points. In the same thirteen games, the high scorers for the Junior Pirates were Jim Downs, 88; Jim Richardson, 82; Ted Hoffman, 58; Bob Alexander, 56; and Bill Noggle, 35 The Junior Pirate cage squad played some terrific basketball during the 1955-56 season; however, lack of experience hampered the Red and Black while they played their games. As these hard-fighting, scrappy cagers gain experience, their basketball prowess will be greatly improved, and the West Carrollton hoopmen of the future will be a squad to be feared. RESERVE BASKETBALL SQUAD Bob Smith, Floyd Williams, Dick Fahrney, James Keckler. Dave Harris, Ted Hoffman, Jim Downs, Gary Mays, Bob Alexander, Lando Steele, Dick Schindler, Dave Michael, Jim Richardson. Bill Noggle, Assistant Basketball Coach Steve Graban, Manager Terry Downs. 146 LITTLE PIRATE GAGERS BREAK SCORING RECORDS Front row: Jerry Fuller, Ed Mar� h, Ronnie Craig, Dave Mays, Alfred Lamb, Phillip Howard, Buddy Lowman. Second row: Tom Helfinstine, Wayne Mays, Dave Pierce, Ronnie Arnold, Bob Shell, Pat Hollan, Gary Barnes, Fred Price. Third row: Manager Wesley Luburgh, Monty Estep, Kenneth Abney. Bernard Rose, Coach Howard Carr, Billy Carmack, Keith Shadowens, Richard Garey, Manager Larry Jones. No West Carrollton Junior High School basketball team in recent years has scored more points than did the 1956 team, nor has any junior high Red and Black squad held its opponents to so few points. In twelve games the Little Pirates scored 529 points with an average of 44 points per game, while their opponents scored 287 points for a 23.9-point average. Victories over Chaminade and Miamisburg were the highlights of the season. The scores of the ninth grade team were as follows: T rotwood-Mad ison 17 West Carrollton 51 Miamisburg 31 West Carrollton ._. 26 Randolph 21 West Carrollton .... 70 Oakwood 23 West Carrollton .... 43 Beavercreek 22 West Carrollton .... 40 Trotwood-Madison _ 23 West Carrollton ._ 33 Miamisburg 16 West Carrollton ._ 19 Beavercreek 18 West Carrollton .... 61 Oakwood 23 West Carrollton .... 66 Chaminade 32 West Carrollton 36 Randolph . 16 West Carrollton .... 49 Franklin 45 West Carrollton _ 35 Members of the ninth-grade team were Ronnie Arnold, Gary Barnes, Tom Helfinstine, Pat Hollan, Wayne Mays, Dave Pierce, Fred Price, Bernie Rose, and Bob Shell. Top scorers of the season were Wayne Mays, Ronnie Arnold, and Bob Shell. The hard-fighting seventh and eighth-grade team, which won eight out of eleven encounters, will provide a fine ninth-grade team for Coach Carr in 1956-57. The school may well be proud not only of the team's excellent record but also of its gentlemanly conduct. 147 EIGHTEEN TEAMS COMPETE MONDAY BOWLERS Front row, The Alley Blazer : Vivian Morgan, Nancy Mason, Louise Turpin, Judy Pepper, Betsy Werth. The Bermud-ettes: Sharon West, Susan Rankin, Barbara Weidner, Peggy Coffey, Shirley Mullins. Second row, The Furious Five: Nancy Zink, Sue Stivers, Karlene Racz, Carolyn Stocksdale, Barbara Herring. The J. D's: Janet Proffitt, Donna Hinton, Dolores Bond, Joyce Garey, Judy Helfinstine. Third row. The Bob Cats: Dorothy Morton, Shirley Coffey, Judy Sorrell, Anita Mason, Jacnie Mason, Deanna Christie. Gutter Gals: Ruthanne Gaugh, Susan Mason, Judy Randall, Nancy Aufuldish, Carol Pfister. TUESDAY BOWLERS Front row, The Bowlerettes: Carol Surrell, Carol Hohnhorst, Rebecca Poling, Carol Wright, Carolyn Jennings. The Scatter Pins: Jan Jennens, Betty LeHew, Karen Kronborg, Connie Wright, Ann Weidle. Second row, The Flyers: Margie Hendricks, Sandra Barsalou, Geraldine Audia, Sara Huber, Linda Beckett. The Five Cheers. Nancy Steele, Diana Reynolds, Barbara Hile, Loisnan Thomas. Third row. The Hits and Misses: Bonnie Caupp, Judy Hickman, Julie Crater, Mary Ellen Thacker, Harriette Doggett. The Four Strikes and a Gutter: Joyce Young, Melanie Hohnhorst, Theresa Moses, Janice Bush, June Crutchfield. Absent: Grace Brodbeck, Lois Kokot. 148 . OR BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIP So popular has bowling become that the number of West Carrollton bowlers increased from sixty to ninety this year. Even so, a number of girls had to be refused places on the teams because no more bowling facilities were available. The bowlers were divided into eighteen teams, each team having five members. Once each week from January through March the girls traveled to Miamisburg to bowl. The teams did not compete with other schools; rather each of the eighteen teams fought to become the winning team of the school. At the end of the season the three top teams met for the championship game. When the final roll-off was over, Mr. Fortener presented trophies to each member of the winning team. THURSDAY BOWLERS Front row, The Comets: Lena DeBord, Barbara Kinner, Lola Kendrick, Rosetta Pruett, Penny Nims. The lane Lassies: Nancy Lachat, Betsy Zechar, Nancy Roddy, Sue Sowers. Second row, The Strikettes: Linda Good, Louise Goldshot, Pat Smith, Mary Collins, Betty Carroll. The Alley Cats: Donna Bowie, Mary Gates, Elah Pettit, Betty Hamilton, Willa Morion. Third row. The Five Freshmen: Sandra Kinney, Jolene Combs, Virginia Gauldin, lucienne Engle, Nancy Chrisman. The Rock and Rollers: Stella Cooper, Donna Howerton, Grace Lakins, Pat Hagwood, Jenny Isaacs. Absent: Judy Smith. 149 PIRATEEN CAGERS HAVE WINNING SEASON Kneeling: Sylvia D«an, Geraldine Audia. Peggy Coffey, Barbara Hile, Carol Wright, Manager Sandra Barialou, Barbara Farley, Carol Hohnhortt, Barbara Weidner, Melanie Hohnhorat, Anita Mason. Standing. Janice Bush, Theresa Moses, Vona Hisel, Carol Pfister, Betty LeHew, Linda Beckett, Judy Pepper, Mary Ellen Thacker, Carol Wright, Nancy Steele, Donna Hinton, Deanna Christie, Susan Mason, Susan Rankin, Karen Kronborg, Carolyn Stocksdale, Becky Poling, Lois Thomas, Sandy Payne. Absent: Mrs. Combs. The 1956 girls' basketball squad, under the spirited direction of Mrs. Mary Combs, had an excellent season. At press time, the Pirateen Varsity had won four out of five encounters and had accumulated 185 points to its opponents' 100. In addition, the Red and Black Reserves won all five of their games and racked up 154 points while holding their opponents to 76 markers. West Carrollton's only loss came in the first game of the season. In this encounter, which was primarily a battle of guards, Oakwood won by a score of 20-13. The Pirateen Reserves, led by Carol Hohnhorst who scored 13 points won 32-14. By the time that West Carrollton met Jefferson, the Red and Black team had become closely integrated. Karen Kronborg scored 21 points to help enable her team defeat Jefferson 41-10. Theresa Moses, with 11 points, led the Reserves in their 29-15 victory. The West Carrollton-Fairmont encounter was probably the most exciting game of the season. During the greater part of the game, the Pirateens led by about seven points. With just minutes to go, Fairmont cut the lead to three points. West Carrollton committed a foul, and Fairmont was within one point of tying the score. West Carrollton, however, controlled the ball during the last minute and thus won the game 39-38. The Reserves, led by Carol Wright and Susan Rankin and their 21 and 16 points respectively, gained a 49-22 victory over the Fairmont Reserves. Carlisle was the victim of a 49-11 defeat at the hands of West Carrollton. Karen Kronborg was the high scorer with 19 points. Playing four-minute quarters, the Reserves won by a score of 14-4. In the last game before press time, the Pirateens won from Northridge by a score of 43-21. Karen Kronborg's 24 points again made her the high scorer of the game. In the Reserves' 30-21 victory, Carol Wright once more scored the 150 highest number of points. VOLLEYBALL TEAMS WIN 3 OUT OF 4 The girls' inter-school volleyball teams of the 1955 spring season opposed teams from Centerville and Jefferson. West Carrollton's varsity squad won from Centerville by a score of 38 to 33, but the reserves succumbed to the Elks 47 to 52. Both of the Red and Black teams won from Jefferson, the first team by a score of 39 to 26 and the reserves by a score of 50 to 31. In the West Carrollton intramural volleyball program the team captained by Shirley Chance became the champions of the school. In the junior high division the teams led by June Mossbarger and Carolyn Eubank were co-champions, each having won three games. Both the inter-school teams and the intramural squads were coached by Mrs. Mary R. Combs, girls' physical education instructor. Under Mrs. Combs' able direction West Carrollton girls have gained an enviable reputation for their enthusiastic spirit and for their good sportsmanship. Front row: Dorothy Morton. Mary Weidner. loitnan Thomas, Wanda Fro� t, Maureen Fite, Theresa Motes Jan Wentlender, Melanie Hohnhorst, Carol Wright, Barbara Weidner, Shirley Chance, Phyllis Harville. Second row: Carol Hohnhorst, Marthanne Cantrell, Carol FTister, Susan Rankin, Karen Kronborg, Judy Risner, Betty LeHew, Mary Gates, Susan Mason, Dolores Bond. Sharon West, Frances Williams, Nancy Steele, Donna Hinton, Ruth Ann Slaton, Mrs. Mary R. Combs. 151 VARSITY BASEBALL SQUAD Seated Mike Seibert, Vernon Carmack, Sam Weller, Henry Wmdner. Ralph Wilson, Jim Randolph, Carl Mays, Darell Tobias. Second row: Jim Richardson, Chuck Croy, Leonard Smith, Gary Mays, Bill Pierce, Don Caskey, Jim Downs, David Chance, Dave Harris, Larry Howard, Ellis Lakins, Jim Tilton, Tom Fee. Back row. Jim Forsyth, Ollie Lacy, Bob Schuder. Jerry Davis, Pete Beckett, Benny Preston, Coach A Clair Eisele. ’LACK SIXTH IN LEAGUE The West Carrollton High School baseball team completed its 1955 schedule with a season record of two wins and six losses and with a league count of two wins and five losses. The Pirates, who participated in the Southwestern Buckeye League, placed sixth among the eight teams in the league. The baseball team, coached by Mr. Clair Eisele, opened its season when the Vikings from Miamisburg invaded West Carrollton. With a score of 5 to 2 Miamis-burg downed the Red and Black. West Carrollton then lost to Randolph 3 to 0, to Oakwood 4 to 0, and to Madison 3 to 0 before hitting the win column. The Pirates hosted the Tipp City Red Devils on the West Carrollton field. Led by the no-hit pitching of Pete Beckett, the Red and Black downed the Tipp City 4 to 0. This victory set the Pirates' season record at one win and four losses and the Southwestern Buckeye League record at one win and three losses. The West Carrollton 9 finished the season with losses to West Milton and Eaton and with a win over the Aviators from Vandalia-Butler. Trailing 8 to 4 in the seventh inning of the West Milton game, the Pirates scored three runs from winning pitcher, Ken Hemmerick, and thus came within one run of the victorious Bulldogs. 153 RESERVE BASEBALL SQUAD Front row; Terry Downs, Manager David Mays, Dick Fahrney, Jim Downs, Benny Preston, Bill Pierce, Gary Mays, Dave Harris, Junie lakins, David Chance, Floyd Williams, Manager Gary Sizer, Howard Melzoni. Back row: Jim Richardson, Chuck Croy, Frank Schreier, Paul Stapleton, Lando Steele, Dick Schindler, Ollie Lacy, Darell Tobias, Bob Alexander, David Rix, Bob Smith, Tom Fee, Coach A. Clair Eisele. The Vandalia-Butler Flyers were hosts for the Pirates' last game of the season. Led by the three-hit pitching of Carl Mays and the hitting of Henry Weidner, who batted in the Pirates' three runs. West Carrollton defeated the Flyers 3 to 1. Although the Pirates' 1955 record was not impressive, it should be noted that the team was composed mostly of underclassmen. There were only four graduating seniors on Coach Eisele's '55 squad. They were Jerry Davis, Larry Howard, Carl Mays, and Bob Schuder. The regular players from the 1955 squad who will be around in '56 to bolster the Pirate ball club are Pete Beckett, Vernon Carmack, Don Caskey, Jim Forsyth, Jim Randolph, Jim Tilton, and Ralph Wilson, juniors; and Henry Weidner and Sam Weller, sophomores. Coach Eisele may well look forward to coaching these boys in 1956. If the team, having gained experience during the 1955 season, plays with as much drive and spirit in 1956 as they did in '55, West Carrollton will field one of the best teams in the school's history and one of the strongest in the Miami Valley. 154 GIRLS’ SOFTBALL TEAM IS VICTORIOUS In the spring of 1955 the girls' softball team had several practices; but due to the short space of time allotted for ball games, the team played only one game. This game was played with Centerville on the West Carrollton diamond. Hitters who ranked highest were Theresa Moses and Sandy Payne, each with four hits. Pat Smith, as the pitcher, did a fine job of hurling the ball right over the plate. The final score of the game was West Carrollton 28, Centerville 25. Mrs. Combs, who coached the girls, explained that the reason for the score's being so high rested in the fact that the teams had drilled at hitting and running. However, the squad members could have used more practice to improve their technique in fielding the ball. Even though the season was short, everyone who participated enjoyed the practices and gained valuable experience for the following year. Front row: Will Morton, Janice Bush, Loi Kokot, Sue Hawkim, Geraldine Audi , Joyce Smith, Becky Folan, Theresa Moses, Wanda Frost, Phyllis Hatcher, Pat Lynn Smith, Sandra Payne. Second row: Barbara Hile, Carol Wright, Barbara Weidner, Phyllis Harville, Mary Weidner, Diana Reynolds, Betty Carroll, Shirley Chance, Janice Wentlender, Nancy Zink, Rosetta Pruett, Melanie Hohnhorst, Carol Hohnhorst. Third row: Mrs. Mary R. Combs, Susan Rankin, Sharon West, Gracie Spurlock, Ruth Ann Slaton, Nancy Latchat. Harriette Doggett, Pat Stuck, Nancy Steele, Elaine Barker, Deanna Christie, Judy Risner, Susan Mason, Nancy Aufuldish. 155 Under the tutelage of Coach Don Bogan, West Carrollton has always come up with a good track team. The 1955 season was no exception. The '55 harriers captured two of three dual meets, won the one triangular meet in which they participated, finished first in the Trotwood Relays, and placed second in the AAariemont Invitational. The 1955 track scores in the dual meets were: West Carrollton_________64 Oakwood ________________53 West Carrollton.........52 Middletown _____________63 West Carrollton_________72 2-3 Miamisburg______________40 1-3 The score of the one triangular meets was: West Carrollton—64 Madison—32 Randolph—28 The Pirate squad probably made its best showings in'the Trotwood Relays and in the Marie-mont Invitational. Competing against nineteen schools in the Trotwood Relays, the Pirates captured first place in three events and finished as the winners of the entire meet. In the Mariemont Invitational, the Pirate harriers captured three firsts and finished second in the meet, thus receiving the runner-up trophy. Cincinnati DePorres, the state Class B runner-up, finished first. Although they were hampered by illness and several injuries, the Red and Black harriers won two firsts and five seconds in the Southwestern Buckeye League Track Meet. In the final score, however, West Carrollton placed third with 48 points, while West Milton and Oakwood tied for first place with 52 points each. In the Dayton District Meet, West Carrollton scored 7 points. Six and one quarter of these points went to Jerry Davis who won the 440 and was anchor man on the mile relay team which finished fifth. The 1955 track squad was led in its scoring by six seniors who, in order of their scoring, were Jerry Davis, Bob Schuder, Larry McVey, Jerry Coon, Carl Mays, and Dick Gibbons. The absence of these boys was sorely felt in 1956. However, a strong nucleus for the '56 team was formed by the following '55 lettermen: Jack Freier, Gary Gauldin, Jack Stotts, Gary Mays, Don Moyer, Bill Pierce, and Bill Howard. PIRATE HARRIERS WIN TROTWOOD Front row: Manager James Ulm, Jack Stotts, Bob Alexander, Gary Mays, Bill Pierce, Bill Howard, John Zurbuchen, Coach Donald C. Bogan. Second row.- Bob Murphy, Don Moyer, Carl Mays, Don Caskey, Larry McVey, Gary Gauldin, Jerry Coon. Third row: Buck Wickline, Don Ruhkamp, Paul Roddy, Pete Beckett, Jerry Davis, Bob Schuder, Charles Click, Dick Gibbons, John Coon. Absent: Jack Frier, Manager Bob Slaton. JUNIOR PIRATES ENTER THREE TRACK MEETS The West Carrollton Junior High School harriers, who are coached by Mr. Graban, participated in three track meets during the 1955 season. With the exception of the high hurdles and the mile run, the junior high harriers enter all events in which the varsity squad competes. In a three-way meet with Richmond, Indiana, and Eaton, Richmond by one point edged the Pirates out of first place. It was a different story, however, when the Little Pirates entertained Miamisburg's junior high tracksters on the same day thaj the two varsity teams met. The Red and Black won both the varsity and the junior high meets. The West Carrollton freshmen also participated in the Dayton Relays. A relay team composed of Leonard Kuhn, Floyd Williams, Bob Alexander, and Bill Howard placed fifth in the 880-yard relay. In future years the junior high boys whom Mr. Graban is training will be valuable additions to the varsity squad. Particularly valuable will be Dave Harris, who was the Little Pirates' leading point man in 1955. Front row: Larry Pummill, Dave Michael, Dick Schindler, Dave Rix, Dave Harris, Coach Steve Graban Second row: Floyd Williams, Richard Johnson, Wayne Mays, Bob Greene, Bob Smith, Leonard Kuhn. Third row: Jerry Armstrong, Kenneth Abney, Pat Hollan, Dave Howard, Don Hisey. G.A.A. SPONSORS FIRST TRACK MEET Maureen Fite, Carol Wright, Shirley Chance, Frances Williams, Nancy Steele, Deanna Christie, Linda Beckett, Theresa Moses. The West Carrollton Girls' Athletic Association sponsored its first intramural track meet in April of 1955. All girls in grades nine through twelve were eligible to participate in this event. Mrs. Mary Combs, girls' physical education teacher, and Mr. Donald C. Bogan, varsity track coach, served as judges for the meet. The girls who placed first, second, and third in the various events are as follows: low Hurdles 50-Yard Dash 440 Relay 1. Carol Wright 2. Nancy Steele 3. Theresa Moses 1. Theresa Moses 2. Nancy Steele 3. Maureen Fite 1. Nancy Steele and Maureen Fite 3. Theresa Moses Broad Jump Baseball Throw 1. Theresa Moses 2. Nancy Steele 3. Frances Williams 1. Deanna Christie 2. Shirley Chance. Frances Williams, and Theresa Moses 3. Linda Beckett 159 PIRATE GOLFER! In the spring of 1955 the West Carrollton golf squad, under the tutelage of Mr. Huffman, confronted a rough schedule. However, by the end of the season, the Pirate golfers, led by four veteran players from the '54 team, had proved themselves to be a strong squad. In dual matches they won five, lost three, and tied two; and they won the only three-way match in which they participated. TED HOFFMAN Joe Snell, Jerry Coon, Rey Bannister, Fred Miller, Coach Murl Huffman, Don Potts, James Keckler, and Ted Hoffman. UVE SUCCESSFUL SEASON The first four players in 1955 were Jerry Coon and Don Potts, seniors; Joe Snell, junior; and Ted Hoffman, sophomore. Jerry Coon led the scoring with 33Vi points, followed closely by Ted Hoffman with 27’ 2 points and Joe Snell with 26. Don Potts earned I8V2 points. The scores for the dual matches of the 1955 season were: West Carrollton 13 Vi Patterson .... 2 2 West Carrollton 8 Kiser .... 8 West Carrollton .... 2V4 Hamilton Public _13' 2 West Carrollton ..11 Miamisburg .... .... 5 West Carrollton 12 Franklin 4 West Carrollton .12 Beavercreek 4 West Carrollton ... 2Vi Lebanon . 13' 2 West Carrollton .....16 West Milton .... 0 West Carrollton 2 Fairborn . 14 West Carrollton 8 Oak wood 8 The score of the three-way match was: West Carrollton-25 Lebanon-18 Miamisburg-3 The West Carrollton golf team of '55 participated in the Tri-State Tournament at Hamilton, Ohio, and in the district tournament at the Community Country Club. In the handicap trophy intra-squad tournament, which is held at the end of each season, Jerry Coon beat Don Potts by six points, the final score being 209 to 215. The trophy was donated by Reed's Drug Store. The West Carrollton team was fortunate in being able to use the Miamisburg Mound Country Club golf course for its practice sessions and for its home matches. 161 162 MORAINE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MORAINE CITY ELEMENTARY FACULTY This May the Moraine City School is graduating the students who were first graders when the building was first occupied. Before that time West Carrollton's high school building of today housed all students from grades one through twelve. In anticipation of the new students who would move into the district as the Huber project of 1200 homes was completed during the winter of 1955-56, the Moraine faculty was increased from fourteen to eighteen. Since there were not enough rooms at Moraine City to accommodate the newly created sections, the third graders traveled by bus to West Carrollton to attend classes in a wing of the high school building. MR. F. L. CAVENOER Principal and MRS. BETTY CHRISTMAN Secretary Mr. F. Lloyd Cavender, who has been a part of the West Carrollton school system for twenty-six years, is the principal of the Moraine City Elementary School. He has studied at Wilmington College, Wittenberg College, and Miami University; and he holds a B.S.Ed. degree from the University of Dayton. Seated: Mrs. Alda Pope, Mrs. laVone Slingley, Mrs. Margaret Seibert, Mrs. Ellen Huston, Mrs. Loretta Allen, Mrs. Jane Graham. Standing: Miss Ada Steller, Mrs. Leonidas Snyder, Miss Margery Allen, Mr. Winston Gress, Mrs. Mable Rice, Mrs. Lela Helm, Mrs. Margaret Barnett. Mrs. Blanche Hagen, Mrs. Reva Cavender, Mr. F. Lloyd Cavender, Miss Marjorie Glenn, Mr. Artis Helm. Absent: Mrs. Dorothy Banker. |£5 Front row: Lonnie Engle, Jacqueline Leckrone. Richard Schwing, Eileen Whitworth, Richard Can, Konnie Link, Judy James. Second row: Mrs. Cavender, Nancy Termohlen, Carol Summerville, Elke Krajewski, Vaughn Hock, Kay Bolinger, Ronald Sparks, Jan Wilcox. Third row: Clyde Brewer, Suzanne Ward, Nancy Norris, James Miller, Patti Davis, Gary Hodgson, Susan Straub. Absent: Martha Ashworth, Carolyn Eagle. SIXTH GRADE Front row: Linda Trusty, Brenda Ross. Carla Thomas, Tom Kline, hike Holland, Gretchen Tyson, Sandra Warfuel. Second row: Bill Zechar, Bonnie Miller, Nancy Argabright, Judy Jones, Karlyn Watson, John Combs, Carol Parker, Mrs. Huston. Third row: Mary Coleman, Carol Mitcheltree, Jack Andrews, Ronald Dooley, Gary Peffly, Sandra Staver. Front row; Jimmie Jones, Eric Elder, Dennis Kreps, Sheri Davis Jane Shoemaker, George Nelson. Second row: Karen Snodgrass, Volker Krajewski, Janice Samshal, Kenneth Shears, Saundra Jenkins, Elizabeth Gipson, David Fuchsberger. Third row: Mr. Gress, Carol Millet, Mary Lynn Jonas, Jimmie Strader, Jan Blackburn, Nancy Rehse, Connie Guarro. FIFTH GRADE front row: Linda Marshall. Mary Lynn Jones. Denver Noggle, Douglas Ott, Richard Danzeisen, Mary Jane Haile. Second row: Wesley Garrison, Earl Hutchings, Marilyn Gard, Benny Flynn, June Van Gessel, Norma Kocher, Virginia Wiegert. Third row: Mr. Helm. Jerry Melvin, Carolyn Shadowens, Marlene Eads, Thomas Stepanick, Carol Termohlen, Donna Poorman. Ronald Wallace. Absent: Alvin Pearlman, Rondal Sumner. Front row: Louise Hart, Carol Pinyon, Rebecca Little, Luther Estridge, Robert Foster, Sharon Burns, Jean Van Gessel, Robert Jirsa, Kirk Elder, Mark Palmer, Beverly Spittler, Sandra Kerns. Second row: Larry Krieger, Jack Fuson, Bill Wallace, A. C. Allen, Roger Rinehart, Nona McCann, Rickey Busch, Robert Lotz, Jack Nichols, Alan Spinks, Danny Howard, Ronald Johnson. Third row: Miss Allen, Sharon Stover, Sharon Shaw, Sandra Day, Karen Hensler, Karen Johnson, Theresa Conn, Gary Harrison, Theresa Fuller, Patricia Brelsford, Wilma Siler. Absent: Patricia Radcliff, Richard Ashworth. FOURTH GRADE Front row: James Foister, Thomas Zechar, Earl Reeder, Larry Hays, Paula Gabbard, Christopher Krug. William Kerns, Raymond Tankersley, Carlynn Shank, Timothy Wendelken, Robert Kneer, Desda Doersam. Second row: Billy Gayle Jones, Connie Johnson, Linda Perkins, Richard Shoemaker, Nancy Bunch, Robert Cayce, Barbara Shears, Merian Htuchings, Juli Cotterman, Janis Reed, Russell Norris, Craig Redder, Marilyn Knear, Sharon Spurrier, Barbara Buckley. Third row: Mrs. Snyder, Gary England, Joe Lucas, Stephen Ellis, Patricia Combs, David Burns, Fred Warren, Cathy Keener, Linda Garvin, Euadeen Lewis, Jacqueline Turner. Absent: Thomas Sherer. Front row: Miss Glenn, Gregory Gessner, Richard Elmore, Terry Griffith, Jane Hew. Pamela Springer, Grant Snead, Sherry Switzer, Linda Bowden, Monica Pouchellia. Second row. Nancy Wait, David Peffly, Robert McKee, Fredrick Beard, Michael Stucker, Deborah Dayspring, Judith Warfuel, Jennifer Collins. Third row: Joanna Ross, Jimmy Johnson, Richard Bernard, Sandra Miller, Joyce Little. Gail Birden, William Fuson, Susan Campbell, Mildred Jo King, Michael Turner. THIRD GRADE Front row: Mrs. Hagan, Dolores Foust, Penny Purvis, William Brooks, Keith Estridge, Russell Frasure, Robert Cooper, Douglas Bond, Frank Schacherer. Second row: Karen Andrews, Jena Runyan, Michael Smith, Roger Harris, Linda Adams, Patricia Watson, Patricia Patrick, Nancy Fegel. Third row: Harold Adkins, Terry Boggs, Penny Cooper, Mark Naylor, Gregory Ogg, Jane Lacey, Sheila Hoffman, Gary Tewell, Gale Burton, Virginia Finster. Absent: Carl Layton, Cheryl Kirby, Keith Vaughn. Front row: Mrs. Stingley, Cheryl Pence, Irene Chesnut, Jacqueline Baghasarian, Connie Roller, Charles Bowers, Gary Lloyd, Kenneth Weng, Danny Stover, Bobby Thobaben. Second row: Rickey Fugate, Barbara Kerns, Gwen Sehee, Kay Arnold, Sylvia Kreps. Kathy Weigert, Johnny Baker, Danny Hooks, Gregory Seals, Judy Hammonds. Third row: Jimmy Campbell, Stephen Mehaffie, Patricia Patterson, Dennis Eldridge, Barbara Booher, Robert Rice, Tommy Gilbert, Judy Summer villa, John Haymaker. Absent: Cynthia Croy. SECOND GRADE—Front row: Vickie Bucher, John Marsh, Karen Mahaney, Deborah Nichols, Keith Wishmeier, Susie Oliver, Carla Smith, Mary Huey. Second row: Kathy Harrison, Donna Perdzock, Jimmy Fuller, Scott Reeder. Albert Bates, Tim Christman, Philip Church. Judi Cotterman. Third row: Mrs. Allen, Beverly McElwee, Lois Schacherer, Judith Dell, Roy Leatherbury, Susan Palmer, Janet Cox, Bev erly Swabb, Sue Thompson. SECOND AND SECOND GRADE—Front row: Gary Conner, Charles Lewis, Patricia Johnson, Kay Black Sylvia Shaw. Second row: Patricia Reimellei Danny Andrews, Ronald Foister, Kathy Krug. Third row: Mrs. Barnett, John Finster, Jamei Stover, Timmie Lyons, Jackie Bowling, James Burnette. Absent. Gene Gillman, David Schra der. SECOND GRADE—Front row: Donna Nichols, Sandra Shump, Jean Winegart, Jimmy Miller, Bill Mitchell. Second row: Gloria Fisher, Wayne Hutchings, Colleen Termohlen, Janet Butts, Linda Weng, Linda Moseman. Third row. Mrs. Rice, June E. Robbins, Chris Lane, Gary Fuller, Stephen Owenby, Rebecca Blake, Timmy Painter. Absent: Isabel Pearlman, Linda Trobaugh. SECOND GRADE—Front row: Linda Booher, Fritzie DuBois, Robert Dalton, Sondra Hart, Kathryn Stucker. Second row: David Sachleben, Gerald Hodgson, Joyce Raichel, Bill Johns. Sandra Tankersley, Dennis Ingram. Third row. Mrs Seibert, Sandra Rose, Susan Hess, Bon nit Adkins, Marcia West, Richard Hensley, Barbara Ellis. Absent: Danny Snodgrass. IRST GRADES FIRST GRADE—Front row: Robin Wishmeier. Cynthia Ogg, Billy Herrell, Gregory Dearth, Leah Shadowens. Second row: Patty Hays, Donald Bowersock, Jane Anne Forguson, Linda Kiefer, David Boggs, Pamela Aberth. Third row: Mrs. Banker, Annika Ellis, Roger Andrews, Wayne Spurrier, Kathryn Mirre, Billy Stover. Absent: Cynthia Brown. FIRST GRADE—Front row: Christopher Unger, Michael Green, Gary Armstrong, Cheryl Throckmorton, Craig Brooks. Second row: Carolyn Eisner, Leslie Neff, Robert Buckley, Bonnie Burnett, Karen Adams. Third row: Mrs. Graham, Diane Krieger, Jane Black, Kathleen Hooks, Jack Bolton, Charles Hippie, Edward Bunch. Absent: Jack Reeder. Front row: Mark Bennion, Elizabeth Buckley, Linda Andres, Chris Geist. Second row: Rose Mary Fisher, Judy Quire, Paula Straub, Vickie Morgan, Ronald Carrick. Third row: Mrs. Helm, Chester Raichel, Cheryl Wandschneider, James Baker, Douglas Lucas. Absent: David Fetters, Paula Fogt, Allen Pascoe, Lane Smith, Betsy Tompkins. FIRST GRADE Front row: Mike Emery, Virginia Leatherbury. Kathy Baker, Daniel Thompson, Larsh Birden. Second row: Julie Oberwitte, Helen Patrick, Pamela Dameron, Douglas Gruber, Terry Cox, Jack Rehse. Third row: Jill Wilcox, Raven Koogler, Hunter Warren, Steve Ford, John Golub, Mrs. Pope. Absent: Glenn Day. Front row: Linda Weingarf, Barry Garland, Linda Sergent, Kathy O'Bryan, Ralph Bowers. Second row: Eddie Siler, Jimmy Burns, Earl Langley, Kathleen Krieger, Debbie Wills. Third row: Miss Steller, Dawn Loesch, Linda Wheel barger, Connie Swango, Kathy Boggs, Linda Haile. Absent: John Hill, Wayne Lumm, Darrell Montgomery. A READING GROUP IN MRS. SEIBERT’S CLASS SCHOOLBOY SAFETY PATROL Kneeling: Jack Andrew , Ronald Dooley, l� . John Comb , Capt. Richard Schwing, Capt. Ronald Spark , Lt. Clyde Brewer, Gary Peffly, Gary Hodgson. Standing: Ronald Link, Lonnie Engle, Tom Kline, Bill Zechar, Mr. Gres , Vaughn Hock, Richard Call, James Miller, Mike Holland. WEST CARROLLTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEST CARROLLTON ELEMENTARY FACULTY In spite of the fact that the West Carrollton Elementary School first occupied its new twenty-eight room building just one year ago, the building is already bulging with 1080 students. The two kindergarten rooms and the art room have been converted into classrooms, and three additional classes are being held in churches and the Girls' Activities Building. Mr. Dickinson T. Guiler, who has been associated with the West Carrollton Schools since 1950, was appointed principal of the West Carrollton Elementary School in 1955. He holds the B.S.Ed. degree from Miami University and has earned two M.A. degrees from Columbia University. He has also studied at Roosevelt University, the Illinois Institute of Technology, and Union Theological Seminary. MR. D. T. GUILER and MRS. SARA DAVIS Principal Secretary Front row: Mrs. Dorothy Smith, Mrs. Louise Bowie, Mrs. Fannie Lindsay, Mrs. Amy Sonnanstine, Miss Lucille Garringer, Miss Mary Alice Leslie, Miss Ruby Hurst, Mrs. Katherine Croy. Second row. Mrs. Maudie McClendon, Mrs. Blanche Hamilton, substitute; Mrs. Jeannette Cogan, Mrs. Laura Tipple, Miss Sara Bruce, Mist Helen Wellbaum, Mrs. Yvonne Buhl, Miss Betty Lu Northcutl. Third row: Mr. Walter Lindsay, Mr. Ray Mills, Miss Catherine Thorne, Miss Joyce Weisgarber, Mrs. Ada Zinck, Mrs. Theureda Dooley, Mrs. Mona Burns, Mr. Joseph Wheelbarger. Fourth row: Mrs. Orpha Gaugh, Miss Mary Ann Miller, Mrs. Blodwyn lesher, Miss Jewel Baldock, Mr. Dickinson Guiler, Mrs. Cecelia Carlson, Mrs. Mae Kincaid, Mrs. Jeannine Short, Mrs. Peggy Doolin. Absent: Mrs. Elsie Plessinger. Front row: Miss Baldock, Richard Lamb, Timmy Brow , Paullet Routt, Marcia Helfinstine, Nancy Oyler, Bobby Pott , Dallas Cavey, Jack Hall, John Middleton, Peter Kickline, Jimmy Armstrong. Second row: Freddy Bussard, Shirley Sexton, Bobby Leet, Pamela Strader, Roy Lamb, Bobby Hoff, Thelma Robbins, Rosalie Meisenheimer, Doris Fite, Kenneth Hayes, Emerson Lucas. Third row: Johnnie Maggard, Richard Denny, Elizabeth Thompson, Linda Ward, Marcia Nelson, Jerry Leet, Joyce Norton, Sherry Ray, Ronald Acuff, Robert Smith, Don Goldshof. Absent: Emilie Lawson. Front row: Mr. Lindsay, John Bolin, Edward Carmack, Charles Bowman, Leanna Cook, Sandra Hatcher, Mery Duncan, Ronnie Baker, James Brown, Clifford Cook, Linda McMillan. Second row: Lelia George, Mike Harris, Karla Brown, Donald Greene, Robert Graham, Wanda Holbrook, Jack Heitzman, Byron Brown, Rex Hankinson, Tom Austin, Delmus Flynn. Third row: Saralou Combs, Beverly Gillum, Terry Graves, Mike Bannister, Larry Brown, Judy Fulks, James Audia, Edward Garey, Tom Gauldin, Anna Estes, Linda Brixey. Absent: Donald Acuff, Carol Gilpin, Richard Harlan. Front row: Mr. Mill , Donna Pence, David Jewell, Sandra McFarland, Rebecca Leiwig, Leon Lachat, John Miller, James Ogan, Cheryl Morris, Annella lee, Roger McCoy. Second row: Roy Kemper, Wendell Holbrook, Larry Matheny, Steve Lucas, Linda Kesling, Vera Hudgel, Walter Pish, Melvin Madden, Jo Ann Milton, Bobby Nave. Third row: Billy McDaniel, Cassandra Myers, Billy Whitehead, Charles Moore, Linda Parks, Raymond Slaton, Paul Moyer, James Lucas, Dale Myers, Jacob Marsh, Evelyn McCloud. ;rade Front row: Mrs. Smith, Nancy Stone, Ronnie Thompson, David Tyson, Jerry Vincent, Kathleen Stoltz, Sue Specimen, Beverly Weekley, Donald Taylor, Billy Smith, Mary Alice Tolle. Second row: Michael Cutlip, Joann Thompson, Myra Thomas, Jerry Weldy, Donald Wood, Nancy Sexton, Franklin Taulbee, Charles Rice, Carolyn Straley, Wayne Woods. Third row: Frank Schindler, Bobby Rix, Nancy Richart, Judy Sweeney, Harold Price, Carol Woosley, Larry Roark, Sandra Price, David Shell, Dennis Walker. Absent: Larry Taylor. Front row: Mrs. Burnt, Stanley Davis, Ilona Debreceni, Teddy Eubank, Bruce Hudgens, Sherry Harris, Eugene Caupp, Stanley Collins, David Fraley, Shirley Graham, Sherry Bright, Lee Jean Jordan. Second row: Lu An Anders, Chester Holoday, Robert Atkins, Jerry Bentley, Craig Hawkins, Carol Farquer, Billy Brixey, Barbara Crider, John Jones, Jon Gilbert, Helen Gray, Lee Haas. Third row: Barry Baker, Sharon Huber, Tom Beachler, Corbet Hollon, Carolyn Humerick, David Ellis, Donny Grant, David Barnes, Linda Eastin, Robert Anslinger, Sharon High, Jerry Boise. FIFTH Front row: Miss Garringer, Peggy Lynch, Dennis Reynolds, Larry Milton, Joyce Kuhn, Pamela Nelson, Jerry Lachat, Shirley Rankin, Timothy Lucas, Larry Cummings, Gayle Lesher, Louise Lee. Second row: Patricia Leiter, Ronald Kissel, Tommy Melzoni, Norma Rayle, Joseph Ketring, Jerry Parks, Douglas Mays, Robert McElwee, Judith Keltner, Richard Donovan, Lillian Noble, Patricia McNeal. Third row: Carol Price, Virginia Norton, Virgil Mason, Michal Marsh, Edward Leary, William Phillips, Pete McKain, Ann Golden, Frank Kendrick, Larry Kirby, Frances Peffley, George Mossbarger. front row: Mrs. Gaugh, Cheryl Smith, Judy Wells, David Strader, Leslie Smith, John Wolf, Rita Taulbee, Ellen Speelman, Patty Ditty, Tommy Kokenge, James Scothom, Connie Stivers, Theresa Stoltz. Second row: Ann Sfockslager, Geraldine Sweeney, Kalman Tinka, Robert St. Austin, Sonny Sole, Frank McDaniel, Chrisfiane Zurbuchen, Maraleen Sowers, Roger Wright, Barbara Walker, Beverly Walker, Gary Watkins. Third row: Barbara Rohler, Betty Walkup, George Tulley, Diane Stalder, Randall Byrd, Charles Walters, Sharon Wright, Gary Lemon, Clyde West, Geraldine Sellars, Sue Ward, Eddie Steele, Anna Mae Stokes. Absent: Gen Rose, Joyce Thompson. ;rade Front row: Mr. Wheelbarger, Sharon Roark, Dixie Shade, Vernon Mynhier, David Jamison, Susan Stevenson, Roy Goldshot, Robert Quatman, Richard Roberts, Eddie West, Michael Enslen, Leon Clark, William Jones, Malinda Pierce. Second row: Donald Covey, Karen Frye, Danny Southard, Sharon Swab, Betty Jo Mitchell, Janice Smith, Tom Ross, Virgie Maggard, Ronald Kastner, Sharon Benson, Linda Fowler, Betty Roles, Ray Kress, Bobby Hobbs. Third row: Roy Leet, Paul Stuck, Robin Meeker, Mary Wilhelm, Vivian Lamb, Wayne Byrd, Clyde Hurst, Irene Argue, Richard Corson, Alberta Howard, Sharon Crutchfield, Terry Cox, Laura Alvord, Billy Sorrell. Front row: Mrs. Crey, Linda Honayman, Kathy Tufts, Lorna Bussard, Junall Combs, Larry Hayes, James Smith, Russell Routt, Richard Skelding, Terry Wilson, Sally Speelman. Second row: Mary Noble, Martha Keiser, Saundra Howard, Bonnie Robertson, Penelope Patterson, Douglas Powers, Vickie Scott, Gary Marlin, Scott Howes, Rickie Armstrong. Third row: Johnny Schuder, Phyllis Dugan, Rebecca Anspach. Teresa Fisher, Sharon McMillan, Larry Shumard, Tommy Godby, Tommy Wolfe, Donald Caupp, Larry Russell. Fourth row: Lonnie Tucker, Lee Eby, Jerome Wilson, Tommy Wells, Denny Brown, Patsy Yeary, Judy Sonnanstine, Judy Greene, Ruby Alvord, Charlotte Sexton. Absent: Susan Mullins, James Saylor, Shirley Straley, John Weidner. FOURTH Front row: Miss Hurst, Sue Hulbert, Rebecca Smith, Larry Tackett, Andrea Bailey, Marie Wilson, Rickey McFarland, Virgil Spitler, Sonja Audia. Second row: Carolyn Simpson, Gail Schemble, Albert Warner, Dennis Powers, Carol Wick, Eugene Wright, Kenneth Wolf, Jane Gebhart, Lynda Glock. Third row: Sally Jo Stansell, Mary Belcher, Gary Hoffman, Nancy Manning, Laura Florentine, Glenn Moses, Daniel Jenkins, Kenneth Brown, Linda Irwin, Sharon Racz. Fourth row: David Middleton, Tommy Parks, George Ertel, David Schreier, James Collins, Floyd Bell, Walter Delph, Bobby Bernard, Walter Creager, Gary Denny. Absent: Robert Beck, Mike Davidson, Genell Harbin, Sue Ann Ingram, Elizabeth Thacker, Mefrisha Turner. Front row: Mi i Leslie, Charlotte Bland, Diana Smith, Darla Smith, Danny Price, Sherry Rucker, Gerald Weekley, Dwight Stone, Karen Tyson. Janie Thomas, Janet Lakin . Second row: Sue Ann Wilson, Vicky Hinds, Suzanne Bunn, David Ruckel, George Clouse, Marla Dungan, Michael Ogan, Velia Lynch, Bonnie Wilson, David Weber. Third row: Larry Parks, Dawn Meyer, Ve ma Hallon, Sue Ann Clifford, Patty Rice. Johnny Hammond, Brenda Cray, Linda Rader, Katherine Letner, Mark Wheeler, Karen Sue Walker. Fourth row: James Ferguson, James Woodrum, Kenneth Mays, Gloria Fisher, Joyce Williams, Karl Burrus, Joanda Newsome, Anita Ladd. David Johnson, Charles Brogan. Absent: Richard Hounshell, Wesley Neller. GRADE Front row: Miss Northcutt. Shirley Alvord, Phyllis Milton, Everett Wick, Connie Honeyman, Clarence Grushon. Jr., Frances Collins. Doyal Jones. Merry Speelman, Linda Thompson. Second row. Nancy Hume-rick, Marshall Faulkner, Judy Graham, Vernon Campbell, Betty Bolling, Douglas Parks, Kathryn Feuss, John Johnson, Beverly Wolfe, Gary Davis, Bernice Dill. Third row: Fred Harris, Susan Weber, Gery Ballard, Marie Powell, Wayne Pierce, Saundra Brookey, Timothy Knauff, Bonnie Vanderpool, Bobby Roark, Linda Mabe, Wayne Copsey. Fourth row: Garrie Lynch, David Thompson, Betty Jo Rice, Jerry Williams, Mary Martha Walbom, Jack Kay, Glenda Robinson. Tom Simons, Karen Forsyth, Tom Robinson. Pamela Richart. Absent: John Wright. Front row: Mrs. Bowie, Fern Kelly, Gary McDaniel, Danny Voylet, Pamela Tickel, Louise Raby, Dennis Kelly, Betty Fite, Carolyn Hoff, Ruth Newman, Darlene Pollock. Second row: Roger Kastner, Linda Johnson, Jo Ann Alvord, Wayne Davidson, Roger Huff, Patty Scothorn, Beverly Zechar, Bobbie Price, Kevin Kichline, Kaye Maloney. Third row: Ruby Walters, Barbara Whitehead, Patricia Eubank, Sue Bursch, Tommy Combs, Gary Brock, Tommy Knauff, Betsy Duncan, Linda Potts, Cynthia Riffle, David Irwin. Absent: Shirley Branzei, James Pressley. THIRD Front row: Mrs. Buhl, Glenda Hollen, Charles Crider, Mike Rucker, Edwin High, James Kastner, Louise Frye, Linda Kruse, Bruce Willard, Dennis Davis, Cynthia Byrd. Second row: Danny Mays, Carolyn Abney, Billy Cook, Shirley Robbins, Arlene Goldshot, Larry Fair, Cheryl Denny, Donnie Moore, Steven Low-man, Barbara Schrader, Richard Grabeman. Third row: Diana Koeller, Martha Miller, Flem Sellars, Connie Maxfield, Debra O'Reilly, Mary Bosworth, Tierra Meyers, Brenda Sexton, Dennis Grenier, Karla Brown, Susan Enslen. Absent: Betty Tompson. Front row: Mrs. Cogan, Lynda Carter, Ann Marie Opfer, Randy Hull, Molly Recher, Stephanie Stevenson, Danny Lyons, Charles Beverly, Robert Johnson, Bobby Smith, Freddy Parsons, Edna Murphy. Second row: Nancy Letner, Harry Burke, Donna McCloud, Jo Ann Scearce, Louis Heck, Linda Sweet, Fred Ros-siter. Buddy Stokes, Janet Elam, Billy Tolle, Carl Bright. Third row: Rebecca Click, Donald Powers, James Dice, Charles Thatcher, Herbert Matheny, Lander Stevens, Estill Garrett, Leonard Johnson, Wilson Kuhn, Bobby Bogan, Dennis Wheeler. Absent: Patricia Wright. front row: Mrs. McClendon, David Singleton, Mike Ingram, Phyllis Brixey, Anita Brewer, Janet Fulks, James Sorrell, Dennis White, Carol Reed, Karen Kline, Elmer Bolling. Second row: Ronald Clensey, Connie Belcher, Nikki Taylor, Kenneth Woodard, Eugene Hall, Gorden Jump, Gary Gebhart, Wilson Helfin-stine, Sandra Hughes, Rebecca Miller, Donald Rice. Third row: Connie Cooper, David Gauld-in, Judy Daniel, Linda Milton, Barry Cromwell, Gloria Holbrook, Miriam Murphy, Mildred Roles, Judith McCormick, David Glock, David Blackburn. GRADE front row: Mrs. Plessinger, Sandra Teague, Karen Vickers, Tom Pish, Fred Whitted, Glenda Milbern, Jim Kincaid, Teddy Cox, Richard Howell, David Peterson, Sylvia Lynch, Gary Brane. Second row: Linda Benson, Vernon Adkins, Bonnie Bogan, Marcus Halcomb, Robert Harlan, Judy Mynhier, Cynthia Pearson, Jeannette Jones, Sharon Burke, Mary Jo Condon, Bennie Wright. Third row: Larry Davis Terry Brown, Frances Golden, Steven Shade, Patricia Davis, Linda Neeley, Billy Lamb, Stephen Richart, Cheryl Gibbons, Peggy Lee Walton, Peggy Spurlock. front row: Mrs. Short, Eddie Freier, Jack Jamison, Eddie Petrey, Rhea Ward, Kathy Neyman, Linda Gibson, Dolly Baker, Jerry Grushon, Joan Manning, Danny Bracken, J. D. Myers. Second row: Ben Coffee, Diana Turner, Chrisoula George, Bruce Bowman, Mary Ann Himes, Janice Young, Michael Hauk, Nancy Yordy, Linda Holly, Donna McCann, Stephen Duncan. Third row: Danny Reynolds, Charles Poland, Donna Allen, Carol Payne, Brenda Powell, Robert Clemens, Shirley Brixey, Jack Shilt, Sandra Greene, Nancy Bowman, Sandra Roberts. Absent: John McKenzie. Front row: Mrs. Asher, Gloria Howard, Dickie Warneke, Kenny Noble, Dennis Forsyth, David West, Cathy Pettit, Vicki Smith, Juanita Car mack, Ronnie Houser, Donald Hollan. Second row: Gary Colvin, Johnny McClellan, Larry Brogan, Charles Sweeney, Harry Garrett, Darrell Wick, Michael Brown, Eddie Williams, Mike Tinka, Gary Barton. Third row: Betty Turnington, Stella Wright, Donnie Houser, Max Lehman, Anita Nicely, Mitchell Wilhelm, Richard Jenkins, Sue Slonaker, Danny Tal-madge, Bobby Arrowood, Merlyn Caupp. Absent: Billy Renas. SECOND Front row: Mrs. Carlson, John Sorrell, Betty Fleming, Gerald Kline, David Lyons, Linda Mitchell, Verla Baker, Diane Hampton, Joseph Simpson, Catherine King, Saundra Howes. Second row: Ted Gilbert, Bill Noll, Ronald Madden, Darrell Holbrook, Helen Ferguson, Susanna Brandly, Dallas Bowman, Jimmy Long. Third row: Steven Moehring, Robert Moore, Gregory Rice, Roger Hoke, Dale Walters, James Gross, Raymond Tasker, Janet Ballard, Alan Pendley, William Clemens. Fourth row: Byron McClendon, Martha Lynch, Mary Bolen, Teresa Fowler, Linda Sharp, Mary Elizabeth Franer, Susan Earnhart, Gary Shockley, Mary Fite, Charles Harbin. Absent: Bonnie Gibson, Gary McDowell. Front row: Mrs. Dooley, Tommy Gillum, Eddie Jones, Kathy Whitted, Judith Wolf, Kimberly Yount, Rebecca Feuss, Patsy Tufts, Shirley Johnson, Pamela Martin. Second row: Roger Aiken, Billy Maggard, Jimmy Howard, Sandra Spillman, Billy Bailey, Sherry Bursch, Brenda Hopkins, Danny Alexander, Charles Stevenson. Third row: Billy Smith, Patricia Campbell, Karin Scholl, Glenn Collins, David Hurst, Terry Ross, Rita Russell, Darrell Parks, Linda Parks, Nancy Tullis. Fourth row: George Argue, John Smith, Claretta Delph, Marsha Cummings, Niki Cummins, Dennis Payne, Oleda Bunch, Delbert Wilson, David Walton, Bobby Snell. Absent: Lonnie McCarty, Patty Johnson. Front row: Nancy Burgan, Regina Strader, Steven Doss, Charles Zennie, Joan Woodard, Donna Morse, Vernon Fit , Barrie Bentley, Arthur Routt, Dathel Neller, Michael Cavey. Second row; Deborah Napier, Gary Mynhier. Darrell Robinson, Billy Chaney, Judy Swan-ion, Phyllis Beams, Paula Pence, Charles Rank-ey, Mike Mullins, Patsy Evans, Pamela Wolfe. Third row: Mrs. Kincaid, Brenda Greene, Robert Ballard, Joe Taylor, Jack DeBord, Danny Clark, David Heitzman, Jackie Gadd, Donald Ary, Samuel Lambert, Linda Morris, Carol Fowler. ;rade Front row: Mary Brown, Eugene Stebbins, Barry Parsons, Linda Madaffer, Ronald Kay, Eilene Harris, Teddy Melton, Sally Miller, Sandra Copeland, Linda Kay Engle. Second row; Donna Cook, Lois Smith, Jerald Burke, Kathy Bright. Roger Thacker, William Raby, Carlene Kirby, Vickie Bollheimer, Paul Rosen-berger. Third row: Miss Weisgarber, Sharon Lambert, Charles Stewart, Danny Frye, Cheryl McIntosh, Michael Longstreth, Shannon Adams, James Rice, Esther Huber, Charles Reynolds, Michael Roddy. Absent: Donald Rodehaver, Ronald Sortman. Front row. Mrs. Zinck, Florence Duncan, Maria Greth, Terry Schneider, Elizabeth Hall, Michael Hendricks, Iris Cordle, Brenda Isaacs, Brenda Grant, Linda Lawson. Second row: Nicholas Marlin, Dick Leet, John Stalder, Jerry Davidson, Larry Rayle, Ivan Teets, Donald Woodard, Larry Wiggans. Third row: Brenda Roberts, Stephen Davis, Ray Lynch, Richard Grile, Willard Davis, Gerald Thomas, Sharon Woos-ley, Denny Jordan, Jeffrey Cavey, Woonette Bacon. Fourth row: Wayne Mabe, Cheryl Knight, Beverly McClendon. Olivia Sims, Bobby Maggard, Linda Franklin, Dennis Thomas, Carol Sue Matheny, Sandra Tankersley, Ray Russell, Danny Grove. Absent: Sharon Houston, David Thacker. Front row: Mil Bruce, Wanda Copeland, Har old Brown, Diana Collin , Linda Sprinkle, Michael Riley, Terry Martin, Albert Scearce, Lloyd Alvord, Ada Davi , Linda Maloof. Second row: Donna Golden, Linda Park , Greg Leet, Carlee Howell, June Baton, Jimmy Woodard, Sherry Stansell, Alan Sonnanstine, Nancy Brown, Tom Sweeney, Jack Adkin . Third row: Linda Locher, Darrell Ward, Billy Hoffman, Linda Pi h, Lula Wright, David Shade, Myra Ebright, Timmy Nave, Janet Fergu� on, Martha McDonald, Susan Snyder. Absent: Rebecca Sortman. Front row: Mr . Lesher, Linda Cunnagin, Carol Koeller, Eddie Steele, Judy Evan , Sandra Rogers, Deborah Barker, Linda Becraft, Linda Turner, Freddy Harbin, Patricia Grushon, Anita Holly. Second row: Beulah Wright, Marvin Jones, Margaret Allen, Arnita Taylor, Rex Brennan, Daniel Wiggins, Perry McKee, Judy Young, Jerry Garver, Donna Davidson, Eddie Johnson. Third row: Phillip Hauk, Danny Greene, Karen Schindler, Carol Kinner, Betty Letner, Wanda Franklin, Donna Thompson, Kenneth Babb, Roger Lucas, Douglas Holling-er, Betty Kennard. Absent: Jared Rose. Front row: Mrs. Sonnanstine, David Lemons, Kenneth Durham, Pamela Armbruster, Linda Rodehaver, Gwendolyn Ray, Barbara Magill, Mary Garrett, Gary Nianouris, Carol Kay, Lewis Parker. Second row: Susan Chaney, Odie Asher, Terry Schwartz, Shirley Williams, James Teets, Cheryl Porter, Linda McCormick, Teresa Rucker, Gary Kickline, John Brewster, Pamela Mullins. Third row: John Hall, Ronald Lawrence, Arnold Roles, Linda Harris, Linda Sanderson, Jennifer Havens, Marjorie Brandly, Michael Perkins, Jeffrey Hudgens, Jerry Fair, Lamon Bell. Absent: Renda Gibson, Tommy Pressley. 'I y Front row: Miss Thorne, Billy Brown, George Houser, Susan Neumann, Darrell Pennington, Wanda Maloney, Charles Opfer, Steven Cummings, Tommy Maggard, Arthur Gunter, John Kennard, Tommy Jones. Second row' Claudia Chaney, Thomas Denton, Kenny Zechar, Ernest Evans, Priscilla Wallace, Carol Burke, Donalyn Kline, Luther Magill. Charles Humerick, Belinda Garrett, Margo Wood. Third row: Dan Steurer, Michael Taylor, Jimmy Stewart, Ada Tackett, Leland Babb, Cheryl Hall, Janet Peters, Sandra Rader, Timothy Smith, Jack Schrader, Lynn Griggs. HADE Front row: Mrs. Tipple, Tim Meyer, Kay Hol-lon, Donnie Hamilton, Louise Tackett, Larry Joe Robbins, Mary Beth Wilson, Sandra Elam, Tamara Hankison, Barbara Flynn, Audrey Bur-gin. Second row: Larry Schaeff, Paul Balon, Larry McFarland, Larry Cunnagin, David Nall, Mike Sims, Bonnie Covey, Bobby Peeler, Rickey McFarland, Robert Schneble. Third row: Sandra McKean, Joan Albert, Mike Dungan, Alan Gordon, Nicholas Grenier, Deborah Durham, Carolyn Woods, Michael Lucas, Robert Payne, Melinda Dollar, Linda Garrett. Absent: David McClelland. Front row: Miss Wellbaum, Patty Sortman, Sherry McDaniels, Billy Hall, Michael Fowler, James Mahrt, Tommy Williams, Linda Martin, Martin Glock, Stephen Kinney, Susan Hatfield, Paula Brooks, Charles Stone. Second row; Edward Bursch, Yvonne Voyles, Michael Bang-art, Linda Kirby, Tommy Scarborough, Margie Collins, Deborah Riepenhoff, Michael Ballard, Constance Ingram, Tommy Richardson, Carol Stevens, Tommy Dillon. Third row: Brenda Lucas, Duetta Pierce, Phyllis Senne, Ann Uip, Jess Farmer, Dean Davis, Anthony Thomas, Robert Hutchinson, Jeffrey Lehman, Glenn Davis, Richard Wilson, Tina Donovan. Absent; Vicki Rossiter. Front row: Mr. Lindsay, Advisor; Clifford Cook, Ronnie Baker, Captain Jerry Weldy, Wayne Woods, Captain Mike Cutlip, Roger McCoy, David Tyson, Richard Lamb. Second row: Bobby Nave, Steve Lucas, Roy Lamb, Billy McDaniel, Charles Rice, Dennis Walker, Loyd Kemper, Jerry Vincent. Third row: Lt. Ed Garey, Captain Frank Schindler, Bobby Rix, Larry Brown, Mike Bannister, Lt. Terry Graves, Jimmy Audia, Bobby Graham, Donnie Greene. SCHOOL SAFETY PATROLS Front row: Mary Alice Tolle, Annella Lee, Rebecca Leiwig, Beverly Weekley, Leana Cook, Myra Thompson, Cheryl Morris, Linda McMillan, Marcia Helfinstine, Kathy Stoltz, Bonnie Poling, Donna Pence. Second row: Paulette Rautt, Nancy Speelman, Karla Brown, Saralou Combs, Nancy Sexton, Cassandra Myers, Carolyn Straley, Linda Brixey, Mary Duncan, Joan Thompson, Nancy Oyler, Sandra Hatcher. Third row: Evelyn McCloud, Linda Kesling, Leila George, Marsha Nelson, Carol Gilpin, Nancy Richarf, Joyce Norton, Joan Milton, Wanda Holbrook, Pamela Strader, Rosalie Misenheimer. Fourth row: Elizabeth Thompson, Thelma Robbins, Sandra Price, Emily Lawson, Linda Parks, Judy Fulks, Carol Woosley, Linda Ward, Shirley Sexton, Sherry Ray, Beverly Gillum, Vera Hudgel. Absent: Mr. Franz, Advisor. 800 STUDENTS EAT IN THE CAFETERIA EACH DAY MISS MILLER LEADS GROUP SINGING IN MRS. BOWIE’S ROOM JOHN BROUGH COMPANY Funeral Director and Furniture 110 South Second Street MIAMISBURG Telephone 6-1001 THE CABINET AND LUMBER SUPPLY 701 South Main Street Do It Yourself Headquarters MIAMISBURG Telephone 6-3028 Drive-In Banking—Free Parking—Consumer Loans FREE PERSONALIZED CHECKS 24-Hour Envelope Depository Service THE FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK Miamisburg, Ohio MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION You'll join cheerleaders Lois Kolcot, Loisnan Thomas, Barbara Hile, Diana Reynolds, and Nancy Steele in giving a cheer after you have patronized these business concerns. WALKER NORWICK AND ASSOCIATES Architects 12 West Monument Avenue DAYTON J. L. WILLS COAL COMPANY 400 Washington Street DAYTON 2, OHIO Tel. HE 8335 'You Can't Die Right by Living Wrong 194 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Miamisburg Telephone 6-3356 Barbara Hile Urges, Let's Go Bowling at FORTENER'S BOWLING LANES 28 East Linden Avenue Miamisburg Tel. 6-4581 Joe Snell Receives Courteous Service at BOB'S PARTY SUPPLY and GEBHART'S FOOD MARKET 'Large Enough to Accommodate You; Small Enough to Appreciate You. SUTTMA N CO tMiuiummiiiiiiitm unmnnnumuiHUiimtu FISHING DIXIE TACKLE L'VE BAIT DIXIE LIVE BAIT AND TACKLE One Stop for Fishermen Hunting and Fishing Licenses and Shotgun Shells 515 WEST CENTRAL AVENUE Tel. 3-4443 SUTTMAN'S len's and Boys' Wea Tel. 6-3251 Miamisburg Sports Enthusiasts Join Nancy Steele in Cheering for the Products of JIM FLYNN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. FIRST AND JEFFERSON DAYTON Tel. HE 2884 VIC CASSANO'S AND MOM DONISI'S PIZZA HOUSES 895 West Schantz Avenue WA 7881 3718 Salem Avenue OR 3131 A ., v K 6621 Airway Road LI 1331 4593 North Main Street RA 8921 196 THE HUGHES WHITE TRUCK SALES COMPANY West Second and Sunrise Boulevard Dayton R. L. NORRIS FURNITURE 2330 South Dixie DAYTON 9, OHIO Tel. WA 5193 SWART FUNERAL HOME 207 East Central Avenue WEST CARROLLTON 1. 3-4231 ■� e business CANTRELL'S MARKET 146 Shannon Avenue West Carrollton 4 CHANEY'S BEAUTY AND BARBER SHOP 36 North Elm Street West Carrollton BERT L. DAILY. INC. Artists' Materials | Signwriters' Supplies Raw Wood Frames 126 East Third Street Dayton MIAMI MAID BREAD CO. 913 South Patterson Dayton WALT'S CAFE West Carrollton CHURCH'S FLOWER SHOP Flowers Wired Everywhere Miamisburg Tel. 6-4122 JOHN EATON APPLIANCES 11 East Linden Avenue Miamisburg _ SENE'S SHOES AND CLOTHES 19-23 North Elm Street t Kt West Carrollton WOODY'S We Never Close Open 7 Days a Week 24 Hours a Day 200 MARKET 810 East Dixie Drive WEST CARROLLTON Telephone 3-3606 201 THE CARILLON CAFETERIA 2011 South Dixie Avenue Dayton PAUL AND HALLA KLEES Telephone WA 0106 MUTUAL FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 23 East Central Avenue Miamisburg Just Darn Good Donuts Pies, Rolls, and Bread at the DONUT STOP 655 - 657 East Dixie Drive WEST CARROLLTON Telephone 3-3692 202 t PHILHOWER DRUGS 12 South Main Street . Miamisburg A i t r' THE VARIETY STORE k 4 North Elm Street West Carrollton MARY ANN SHOP Mary K. Masters Ladies' Wear—Hosiery—Gifts City Building Miamisburg Tel. 6-4381 FERNANDEZ Art-Craft Art Supplies and Picture Framing 10 West Town and Country Road Dayton 9, Ohio STAR CITY BEVERAGE Star City Bottling Co. Carbonated Beverages and Fruit Ciders L Miamisburg k at Homecoming after you have r merchants. You'll be as radiantly happy as Befty I received the courteous services offered CARPENTER'S MARKET 204 Locust Street West Carrollton 203 BELL VAULT MONUMENT WORKS, INC. Vaults of Every Description Granite or Marble Memorials Concrete Specialties SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY MIAMISBURG GEM CITY ICE CREAM 1005 West Third Street DAYTON Telephone AD 3242 Visit SIEBENTHALER'S GARDEN CENTER Catalpa Drive at Siebenthaler Avenue DAYTON COMPLETE GARDEN SUPPLIES KUNZ LAWN AND GARDEN CENTER Lawn and Garden Supplies Power Equipment 2626 KETTERING BOULEVARD DAYTON 9, OHIO SEIBERT HOMES, INC. Dealer for National Homes 407 SOUTH ELM STREET WEST CARROLLTON Telephone 3-4731 HINKLEY CLEANERS 4018 Kettering Boulevard at Stroop Road Telephone WA 0023 WE CALL FOR AND DELIVER HANKINS CONTAINER CO. West Sycamore Street Miamisburg Telephone 6-3331 SAN RAE GARDENS, INC. PARTY CORSAGES AND BOUQUETS 5536 South Dixie Highway Dayton 9, Ohio Telephone 3-3511 Leonard Smith and Pat Ashworth Find Courteous Service at LAKE JEWELRY ELGIN, HAMILTON, BULOVA AND GRUEN WATCHES KEEPSAKE DIAMONDS SAMSONITE LUGGAGE GUARANTEED WATCH REPAIR 254 S. Main St., Franklin 2 N. Main St., Miamisburg DRAYER MOTOR SALES DODGE AND PLYMOUTH Sales and Service 12 EAST LINDEN AVENUE MIAMISBURG Tel. 6-2231 PATTERSON RESTAURANT 2100 South Patterson Blvd. Dayton 9, Ohio WEST CARROLLTON PARCHMENT COMPANY Joe Snell and Judy Randall Find Perfection in the Service of VIKING'S Dry Cleaners and Laundromat Service MIAMISBURG Tel. 6-2213 GEBHART'S FOOD MARKET and BOB'S PARTY SUPPLY Large Enought to Accommodate You; Small Enough to Appreciate You. 207 Joe Snell, Rudy Randall, Pat Ashworth, and Leonard Smith Find Complete Drug Store Service at REED'S DRUG STORE 5 North Elm Street WEST CARROLLTON Tel. 3-3354 SAN RAE MOTEL 5600 South Dixie Drive West Carrollton Tel. 3-3601 THE AMERICAN MORAINE PAPER ENVELOPE COMPANY COMPANY DIVISION of West Carrollton, Ohio West Carrollton, Ohio pr WEST CARROLLTON COAL CO. 50 South Locust Street West Carrollton Tel. 3 3655 fc URSCHEL'S SHOES Shoe and Zipper Repair ik. Miamisburg THE FAMILY MARKET Quality Meats Groceries—Produce 3351 Sellars Road BISHOP-STANSELL COMPANY Pierce Avenue West Carrollton IPS THE MODERN LADY 47 South Main Street Miamisburg ROTH OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. A. B. Dick Duplicating Products 140 East Third Street Dayton |L As Near Tel. FU 6175 as Your Phone' 'M Hsmim PATTERSON PONTIAC Complete Service and Body Work 202 North Main Street Miamisburg FULLER'S REFRIGERATION AND WASHER SERVICE 228 Shannon Avenue West Carrollton m • THE VALLEY SUPPLY CO., LTD. Coal—Lumber—Structural Steel Builders' Supplies Cement—Plaster—Brick—Tile Furnaces and Stokers P. O. Box 188 510 SOUTH RIVERVIEW AVENUE MIAMISBURG Telephone 6-2461 210 Donna Hinton Learns All the Answers Concerning Auto, Fire, and Life Insurance From GEORGE MIDDLETON 21 WEST CENTRAL AVENUE WEST CARROLLTON Tel. 3-3436 Ralph Wilson Finds Chrysler to Be America's Most Smartly Different Car at MIAMI MOTORS, INC. Miamisburg's Chrysler-Plymouth Agency 222 NORTH MAIN STREET Tel. 6-4401 BENNY'S RADIO AND TV SERVICE 5003 South Dixie Drive MORAINE CITY, OHIO Tel. OX 3801 Sales and Service 211 Carol Surrell, Jim Randolph, Don Caskey, and Marthanne Cantrell Enjoy Refreshments at STOCKSDALE’S DRIVE-IN 4100 Kettering Blvd. Tel. WA 0164 THE MIAMISBURG ICE COAL CO. 602 North Fourth Street MIAMISBURG Tel. 6-4422 Open 7 Days a Week 7:45 a.m.— 10:00 p.m. ■ 11 • ' - •■ ’« 1 W- MAC'S GULF STATION E. S. SAUNDERS AND E. MdNTOSH Proprietors 212 South Dixie Highway at Springboro Pike Telephone WA 0189 FASHION DRESS SHOP Ladies' and Misses' Wearing Apparel .-y Miamisburg t Jr C. L. DENISTON CO Oldsmobile Cars Miamisburg Uim JOFFE Children' Lad and Ready Wear Meet Me Face to Face E. E. SCHREIBER 233 East Pease Avenue West Carrollton les JOFFE SHOES South and Street Ma misburg JOHNNY'S SERVICE Route 25 at Dwyer Mill Gulf Gas—Lubrication Tires—Batteries—Accessories General Repairing—Motor Tune-Up 24-Hour Wrecker Service MICKEY'S BEAUTY SHOP 3450 Sellars Road Miami Shores Tel. 3-4287 NEAL'S DAIRY PRODUCTS COMPANY 865 South Patterson Blvd Dayton Tel. AD 3125 HILLTOP DAYTON, INC Tel. HE 2811 Readymix Concrete and Building Materials ANGELO'S DRIVE-IN A GOOD PLACE TO EAT Dine in Your Car or in Our Spacious Dining Room CHICKIE IN A QUICKIE 4200 Kettering Blvd. Telephone OX 2262 214 ADA'S HAT AND DRESS SHOP 12 North Elm Street West Carrollton Telephone 3-4683 Judy Helfinstine Finds an Excellent Selection of Merchandise at THROCKMORTON BROTHERS' HARDWARE 822 EAST DIXIE DRIVE WEST CARROLLTON Open 7 Days a Week 8 a.m. — 9 p.m. H. E. WILSON INSURANCE AGENCY 310 East Cottage Avenue WEST CARROLLTON Telephone 3-3422 215 ALLIED SCREW PRODUCTS COMPANY Precision Screw Machine Products BROWN AND SHARPE AUTOMATICS 141 East Dixie Drive WEST CARROLLTON C. W. CLAGETT Tel. 3-3632 216 OFFSET PLATEMAKERS DANART BUICK CO. REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT CO. Buick and Frigidaire Specialists 110 EAST CENTRAL AVENUE MIAMISBURG MILLAT HARDWARE SUPPLY Electrical, Plumbing and Builders' Supplies. 4707 SOUTH DIXIE DAYTON 9, OHIO Tel. WA 2290 2 FOX MOTORS DESOTOS—PLYMOUTHS—INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS 9 South Second Street, Miamisburg Telephone 6-1221 Pat Ashworth Learns that COCHENOUR-LENZ, LTD. Offer COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE 24 East Central Avenue Miamisburg THE WEST CARROLLTON BUILDING SUPPLY AND LUMBER CO., INC. Complete Line of Building Materials WM. E. REYNOLDS CO., INC. Industrial—Commercial Contractors 218 TOWN COUNTRY JEWELERS 4305 E. Town and Country Road DAYTON 9, OHIO Tel. OX 3181 SCHELL'S CAFE 9 North Elm Street WEST CARROLLTON Soups—Sandwiches—Pies Tel. 3-8791 219 Shirley Cantrell and Betty Culpepper Find a Wide Selection of Stoves AT GASTINEAU BROTHERS' SUPPLY COMPANY 32 North Elm Street Telephone 3-3614 West Carrollton STEBBINS STEBBINS PLUMBING AND HEATING 621 East Dixie Drive West Carrollton BUCK'S MARKET 505-507 Dixie Drive WEST CARROLLTON Telephone 3-8786 220 THE OSBORNE STUDIOS 1521 Central Avenue Middletown, Ohio HOMECOMING QUEEN, BETTY LEHEW Is Convinced That for the FINEST IN PHOTOGRAPHY She'll Patronize LEE WILLMAN Real Estate Sales—Mortgage Loans Gl—FHA—Conventional—Commercial .... CAD unit Farm Loans—Construction Financing 2400 FAR HILLS AVENUE y DAYTON TEL. WA 9523 AND 2186 Karen Kronborg Likes the Service at GREENE'S FAMILY STORE Outfitters for the Family MAIN AND ELM STREETS West Carrollton Tel.3-4841 THE KNOT HOLE 13 North Elm Street WEST CARROLLTON Tel. 3-8777 222 BOB SHANESY INSURANCE SERVICE Office: 400 Fulton Ave., Dayton Office Telephone: OX 6985 Home: 14 Maple Hill Dr. WEST CARROLLTON Home Telephone: 3-3919 WELDON AND WITT, INC. Ford Cars and Trucks International Harvester Sales and Service 115 North Plum Street GERMANTOWN THELMA REINHART BEAUTY SHOP South Elm Street at East Blossom Hill Road West Carrollton r J. C. PENNEY CO., INC. The Home of Values MIAMISBURG mr MERRIE INN CAFETERIA 3942 Kettering Blvd Dayton % miming DAVID'S GREENHOUSE Ray Miller I::!!:::::::?::.:. : 503 Burns Avenue WEST CARROLLTON Flowers for All Occasions Miami valley iron AND METAL CO. 2929 Northlawn Road Dayton ___________ Billy Helterbrand • Not for School but for Life We Learn O K BARBER SHOP 726 East Dixie Drive Like Gary Gauldin, you'll be jumping tor joy when you have learned about the excellent services provided by these business concerns. Susan Mason Finds a Wide Selection of Tools at GROVE AND WEBER COMPANY 115 East Central Avenue MIAMISBURG Telephone 6-1341 CINDERELLA BEAUTY SALON 228 North Elm Street WEST CARROLLTON Telephone 3-3627 224 OXFORD MIAMI PAPER COMPANY West Carrollton Telephone 3-3611 KIDDIE KASTLE Children's Clothing to 10 Shower Gifts 4304 WEST TOWN AND COUNTRY Open 12 Noon Until 9 P. M. Larry Koverman Discovers that Everything From Ice Cream to Paints Can be Bought at the TRADIN' POST 3201 Sellars Road MIAMI SHORES Your Friendly General Store JEMIMA RUSSELL'S Town and Country FINE STATIONERY AND GIFTS Leonard Smith find that the Roetter Music Co. sells all kinds of musical instruments, even the herald trumpet. ROETTER Joe Snell shows Mr. Guiler and Mr. Whissen several of the latest record releases on sale at the Roetter Music Co. MUSIC COMPANY 251 North Main Street DAYTON Telephone HE 5883 CONN ORGANS RECORDS SHEET MUSIC BAND INSTRUMENTS HI-FI PHONOGRAPHS BAND MUSIC STRAGAND’S I S A FOODLINER Pescription Drug Store 3940 KETTERING BOULEVARD Telephone OX 5553 THE ELM RESTAURANT Formerly The Marietta 42 NORTH ELM STREET WEST CARROLLTON Now Serving Home-Cooked Meals 5:00 A. M. Until 7:00 P. M. Closed Sundays J. M. ARNOLD, Prop. 226 mmmm i T GUS AND PAUL'S TV fjk 728 East Dixie Drive West Carrollton Telephone 3-4493 HARVEY'S SERVICE Mobilgas Products Deal and Mobile' 137 West Central Avenue West Carrollton THE TENDERLOIN Cafeteria 4963 Springboro Pike 1 CALLIE'S BEAUTY SHOP 12 West Main Street WEST CARROLLTON Telephone 3-4757 DUNAHUE'S Poultry and Eggs 1003 North Main Street MIAMISBURG Telephone 6-2901 We Don't Like to Crow, but Try Our Poultry, Eggs . . 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 FIELDS JOHN DEERE Farm and Industrial Equipment 30 WEST LINDEN STREET MIAMISBURG Telephone 6-1218 DEBUTANTE T G BEAUTY SALON 4307 East Town and Country Road DAYTON 9, OHIO Telephone OX 2581 For a Lovelier You THE RANGE Driving Range Miniature Golf Restaurant 3 4 Mile South of Miamisburg On Route 25 228 A NOTE OF APPRECIATION The success of an annual depends not only upon the talents of the yearbook staff but also upon the interest, responsibility, and craftsmanship of many additional persons and organizations. The 1956 Piratan staff and Mr. Gutter feel particularly fortunate to have had the splendid cooperation of so many such persons and should like to pay them tribute. The job of senior sponsor is an arduous task in itself, but Mr. James Robinson and Mr. Victor Showalter willingly assumed the additional responsibility of supervising the sales of subscriptions and ads for the Piralan. Many members of the Class of '56 who were not themselves members of the annual staff helped with the sale of subscriptions. The Piralan staff is very appreciative of the unfailing cooperation of both the faculty and the administration. The staff should like to mention in particular the unavoidably hectic days on which activity pictures were taken. The classwork of many teachers was interrupted several times during those days, yet the teachers helped keep the picture schedule running smoothly by dismissing the desired students promptly and directing them to their proper locations. To Tim Koverman the staff is indebted for his pictures which enliven pages throughout the book and which especially enhance the ad section. Likewise, the staff is grateful to Mr. Robert Frederick for his artistic pen and ink sketches which appear in the faculty section and on each of the division pages of the '56 Piratan. At all times the employees of the Osborne Studios have been most helpful and cooperative. Due to the excellence of their photography, the staff has been able to achieve many attractive pages. The thoroughness with which the Taylor Yearbook Company checks all copy and prepares each page has helped the staff win A plus ratings the last two years. On all occasions the courtesy of the Taylor employees has been evident. The yearbook staff is also indebted to Mr. M. B. McCormick who granted permission for the use of several ideas which the Piratan staff found successfully demonstrated in the 1954 Makio. Finally, the staff should like to thank Lorena T. Guiler, mother of their advisor, for her many invaluable suggestions about page and picture arrangements and also for the countless hours that she spent helping Mr. Guiler proofread the final coRy of the Piratan. LITHOGRAPHED BY — LOR PUBLISHING CO. DALLAS • TEXAS Th Bmi Yearbooks atm TAYLOR MADE