Van Wert High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Van Wert, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1963 volume:

Th 1963 Published by The Senior Class Van Wert High School Van Wert, Ohio Volume XLV Alma Mater O Van Wert High, the school we love, Our true devotion we would prove; Thy traditions gladly share, Thy noble banner proudly bear. In our work and in our play We ' ll ever strive to lead the way. School we love, on us rely, The loyal youth of Van Wert High. To our dear school whose praise we sing, We, too, would new honors bring. For the Scarlet and the Gray We seek new laurels day by day. In defeat or victory, We ' ll stand as one in unity, School we love, on us rely. The loyal youth of Van Wert High. fc£ , Fight Song We ' re loyal to you, Van Wert High; We ' re all staunch and true, Van Wert High; We ' ll back you to stand Against the best in the land For we know you will win, Van Wert High. Rah! Rah! Go crashing ahead, Van Wert High; Go smashing ahead, Van Wert High; Our team is our faith protector, Our boys will all expect A victory from you, Van Wert High. Rah! Rah! m Laying up in store for themselves a foundation against the time to come (1 Tim. 6:19). Table of Construction begins on a dream come true. Academics 11 Organizations 27 Activiti .47 Contents We lay our foundation — is the theme of our 1963 Excalibur because at last our dream of a new building has come true. The ground was broken, the foundation laid, bricks were added, and after many hours of strenuous work, the addition was completed. Our lives are constructed upon blue prints much the same as those used for building. It is the responsi- bility of each person to construct his own building using the best materials available. A foundation of education must be laid carefully and sturdily so that in the storms of life they will not crumble. Sincerely, Patsy Feigert — Editor Beverlee Fell — Co-Editor The Excalibur Staff Sports -61 Underclassmen 79 Seniors Excalibu We thought that, as avid readers of this yearbook, you might be interested in learning a little about the background of its name, The Excalibur. It is known that a famous sword, the Excalibur, belonged to King Arthur; but there is some contradiction as to exactly how he received it. One account relates that, as a boy, he drew the sword from a rock and thus proved his right to the throne. In another account, the Lady of the Lake gave the Excalibur to King Arthur as a gift. As the King lay on his death bed, he commanded Sir Bedivere to hurl the sword into the lake. Realizing the great value of the sword with its jeweled hilt and magical powers, Sir Bedivere twice deceived King Arthur by hiding it instead of following the King ' s command. Learning of the plot to conceal the Excalibur, King Arthur made a final command, and Sir Bedivere hurled it into the lake. As it fell, the sword was seized by a mysterious hand that carried it beneath the waters. From these legends, the first yearbook staff in 1919 chose the title, Excalibur. Just like King Arthur ' s sword, our Excalibur has a jeweled hilt and magical powers. The jewels in our yearbook are the students, faculty and others connected with Van Wert High School. Each jewel adds a great value to our sword. The magical powers are the ability of a yearbook to take the reader back to relive the highlights of the school year. The entire sword represents the loyalty shown in the attitude and spirit of the student body. Thus our yearbook is rightfully named — THE EXCALIBUR Dedication To you, a noble gentleman, We dedicate these pages, Because you ' ve been so wonderful To students through the ages. In traveling back across the years, You came to Van Wert High Exactly thirty-eight years ago. Oh how the time did fly! As Seniors, we ' ll remember you A man, who understood Our problems. How can we repay? You ' ve been so kind and good. T ' was history that you first did teach, With dates and names and places; But, since, you ' ve turned to guidance; You have counseled many cases. With your smiJe so warm and friendly, We have always found you there, Sitting calmly in the office With your leg across the chair. You have never worn the top hat That we ' ve seen upon the shelf; But, it ' s always in your office As a symbol of great wealth. Though your life is rich in treasures, We now add something new As we dedicate this yearbook, To our dear — Mr. Gallapoo. TT fr m ii n M ' iiiiim4W9m tmtwmi — VVBk£VtMM HMh£ We Lay Our Foundation Only with the wise guidance of our capable faculty are we able to lay a firm foundation for life. A teacher may be compared to a brick mason who lays the bricks. Each brick symbolizes a student, and each layer of bricks, a year of the student ' s life. The mortar, which the mason puts between the layers to make them more stationary, represents the e ducation which we need for a firm foundation. Not only do teachers educate, but they may also be found advising an organization, directing a school play, selling tickets for a sports event, coaching an athletic team, giving a speech at a pep assembly, chaperoning a social event, or even adding a finishing touch to the new building. Van Wert High School indeed excels . . . in Administration Earl Shaffer, Roy Harvey, Orin Deal, Earl Branfield, William Poling, Dr Bechtol. N. L. Marxen, Cyril Board of Education Any problems which developed in the past year concerning our school system were handled by the Van Wert Board of Education and Mr. Branfield, Superintendent of Schools, assisted by his secretary, Mrs. Ehmans. They began the year with a sense of pride as they gazed upon our newly constructed addition, their dream come true. Mary Ehmans Superintendent: Earl Branfield 12 The Cornerstones Principal: S. F. Goedde Our new addition to the administration has completed his first school term. Mr. Goedde, who undertook a real task in organizing the student body so that it could function properly in this huge new school, was very success- ful in all his attempts. Of course, he was assisted by his two capable secre- taries Alice Ann Shaw and Mary Shackley, who made his work easier and more pleasant. We wish Mr. Goedde and his secretaries many more pleasant years at VWHS. Secretary: Alice Ann Shav Secretary: Mrs. Shackley 13 English Left: Mrs. Jarvis, Mr. Waldron, Miss Lown, Mr. Ferrell, Mrs. Sunday. Mrs. Jarvis Subjects: English III IV. Colleges: Ohio State University. Degrees: B.S. in Edu- cation. Advisor to: F.N. A., Paperback Bookstore. Mr. Waldron Subjects: English I Speech. Col leges: Bow ling Green State Univer- sity, University of Col- orado. Degrees: B.S. in Edu- cation. Advisor to: National Thespians, N.F.L. Miss Lown Subjects: English II. Colleges: Ohio State University, Bowling Green State Univer- sity. Degrees: M.A. Advisor to: Scarlet Quill. Mr. Ferrell Subjects: English I II. Colleges: Defiance College, Ohio State University, Indiana University. Degrees: B.A. Advisor to: Excalibur. Mrs. Sunday Subjects: English II III. Colleges: Western Re- serve University. Degrees: A.B. Advisor to: Senior Y- Teens. Mr. Hablitzel Subjects: Physics, Ad- vanced Math, General Science. Colleges: Ohio North- ern University, Ohio State University. Degrees: A.B. Advisor to: Science Club. Miss Srahl Subjects: Algebra I II. Colleges: Degrees: B.S. in Math- ematics. Advisor to: Jr. Y- Teens. Mr. Smith Subjects: Geometry, General Math. Colleges: Defiance College, Columbia Uni- versity, Illinois Uni- versity. Degrees: M.A. ■■I ■■■■ Ay+f(x) + o-|-.4px = Advanced Math. Math Left: Mr. Hablitzel, Miss Stahl, Mr Smith. Language Left: Mrs. White, Mrs. Brooks. ffest.ivcdj Mrs. White Subjects: Latin I, II III, IV. Colleges: Oberlin Uni versify, Wellesley Uni versify. Degrees: M.A. Advisor to: Honor So ciety, Lotin Club. Mrs. Brooks Subjects: Colleges: Western Re- serve University, Mc- Gill University, Colum- bia University. Degrees: B.A. Advisor to: Jr. Y- Teens, Le Cercle Fran- cois. Mr. Livingston Subjects: Biology. Colleges: University of Michigan, Columbia University. Degrees: M.A. Advisor to: V-Club. Mr. Hablitzel Subjects: Physics, Ad- vanced Math, General Science. Colleges: Ohio North- ern University, Ohio State University. Degrees: A. B. Advisor to: Science Club. Sci Mr. McCuddy Subjects: General ence. Biology. Colleges: Ohio State University. Degrees: B.S. in Edu- cation. Advisor to: Science Club. Mr. Turner Subjects: Chemistry, Math. Colleges: Ohio North- ern University, New Mexico Institute of Mining Technology, Xavier University. Degrees: B.S. in Pe- troleum Engineering. Science Lett: Mr. Livingston, Mr. Hablitzel, Mr. McCuddy, Mr. Turner. Social Studies Left: Mr. Bowen, Mr Coon, Mr. Jes- sup. Mr. Bowen Subjects: American History. Colleges: Huntington University, Ohio North- ern University, Bowl- ing Green State Uni- versity, University of Missouri, Ohio State. Degrees: M.A. Adv isor to: Junior Class. Mr. Coon Subjects: American Government, Econom- ics, Social Problems. Colleges: Wittenburg University, Indiana University. Degrees: B.S. Head Football Coach. Mr. Bricker Subjects: Bookkeeping, Typing II, Shorthand II, Office Practice, Business Machines. Colleges: Bow ling Green State, Toledo University. Degrees: B.S., M.B.A. Advisor to: Sophomore Class. Mr. Jessup Subjects: World His- tory, Freshman Social Studies. Colleges: Wilmington University. Degrees: B.S. in Edu- cation. Mr. Katterheinrich Subjects: Stenography I, Typing I. Colleges: Bliss College, Cincinnati University, Kent State University. Degrees: M.A. Representative ' Martin Feigert speaks to Government Classes. X®W c, PRIL 1963 J 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 30 • • • - _— — — — Business Left: Mr. Bricker, Mr. Katterheinrich. Iti Music Left: Mr. Hall, Mr. Schoufelberge Library Mrs. Cropper Subjects: Library. Colleges: University of Kentucky. Degrees: A.B. Advisor to: Library Club, Sr. Y-Teens. Industria Arts Left: Mr. Holmes, Mr. Manken, Mr. Klutka. Mr. Hall Subjects: Instrumental Music. Col leges: Bowling Green State Universi- ty, University of Mich- igan. Degrees: B.S. in Edu- cation. Mr. Holmes Subjects: Wood Shop. Colleges: Ohio State, Ball State, Tennessee Tech. Degrees: B.S. Mr. Schau ' elberger Subjects: Vocal Music. Colleges: Ohio North- ern University. Degrees: B.S. in Edu- cation. Mr. Manken Subjects: Industrial Arts. Colleges: Ohio State University. Degrees: M. Ed. Advisor to: Freshman- Sophomore Hi-Y. Mr. Klutka Subjects: Mechanical Drawing. Colleges: University of Florida, University of West Virginia. Degrees: MA. Advisor to: Boys In- tramurals. Drivers ' Education Mr. Brazen Subjects: Drivers ' Edu- cation. Colleges: Findlay Col- lege, Bowling Green State University. Degrees: B.S. Head Basketball Coach. Guidance Mr. Gallapoo Subjects: Guidance Di- rector. Colleges: Ohio North- ern University, Bowl- ing Green State Uni- versity. Degrees: M.A. Advisor to: Future Teachers of America, Student Council. Mr. Palmer Subjects: Guidance. Colleges: Miami Uni versify. Degrees: M. in Educa tion. Advisor to: Sr. Hi-Y. Physical Education Art Miss Sanford Subjects: Girls ' Physi- cal Education, Health. Colleges: Ball State Teachers College. Degrees: B.A. in Edu- cation. Advisor to: G.A.A., Cheerleaders. Mr. Kesler Subjects: Boys ' Physi- col Education, Health. Colleges: Ohio North- ern University. Degrees: B.S. in Edu- cation. Advisor to: Jr. Sr, Hi-Y. Mr. Dunn Subjects: Art I II. Col leges: Bowl ing Green State University. Degrees: B.S. in Edu- cation. Home Arts Mr. Clem Subjects: Diversified Co-operative Training. Colleges: Fairmont State College, West Virginia University. Degrees: M.A. in Edu- cation. Advisor to: Vocational Industrial Club. DCT Mrs. Johnson Subjects: Vocational Home Economics. Colleges: Wittenburg University, Ohio State University, George Washington Universi- ty. Degrees: B.S. in Home Economics. Advisor to: F.H.A. Clerk: Earl Shaffer Secretary: Mrs. Terry Janitors: Mr. Schumm, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Mr. Hershy, Mr. Wheeler. Bus Drivers: Mr. Jerome, Mr. VanEmans, Mr. Taylor Mr. Busch. Roll her over, I think my contact is under there. Day After Day, Week After Week, Month a-;-l-d-k-f-j Walk right in; squat right dov © :ii: Watching the robins, Harv? German exchange student, llona Stautmeister, studies American Government. After Month, These Are The Routines. Now . . . Move forward with great vig-ah! Oh well, there goes another theory. These Are The Insignificant Wake up, Rog! Up . . . Through . . . Down . . . Up . . . Under . . . Around . . . Oops . . . Wrong floor! John Nickelson, Bob Brown, and Tom McCormack — Canadian students who came to Van Wert for a week. Moments In the Life of a V.W.H.S. Student Citizens of the year — Gig Davis (Junior), John Games (Sophomore), and Cheryl Agler (Freshman) were given trophies by Student Coun- cil President Tom Bebout. 23 A symbol of an old tradition. If you have a jumper, you are in. The Frysinger brothers go all out for cardigans. Fads of 63 Do you recall or remember at all, that wonderful year, 1963, when the Bossa Nova was the dance rage and the coloring book songs were the big music hits? If you didn ' t see West Side Story or hear the First Family album, then you just didn ' t know what was going on in the entertain- ment world. It was the year in which girls ' , old-fashioned pantaloons returned in the form of petite pants. Peter, Paul, and Mary ' s folksongs, If I Had a Hammer, If I Had My Way, and Lemon Tree, were especially popular in that wonderful, won- derful year, 1963. 24 Buttons disappear as zippers become the fad. Skirts are getting shorter; socks are getting longer. Simply suede. 1 ffc QA Hfc . J iH m |i Ii ■ S •B jfl sk ■L r B ■ H i 1 P$ 1 9B Iv jbf i TT j H I 1 Bt? ■■ All made a B-line for the A-lines. 25 We Lay Our Foundation In order to have a well balanced foundation, we must mature socially as well as mentally. Van Wert High School offers many organizations for its stu- dents. We may join a club for entertainment, or for vocational and recreational pursuits. We may be selected to belong to an organization for athletic and scholastic achievements, for abilities in speech, or for leadership. We associate with many people in each different organization. We accept adult roles in leadership and the undertaking of responsibilities. In many ways we grow by our participation . . . in Organizations 27 Row 1, Left: J. McCollum, G. Davis, T. Bebout, C. Winters, K. Briggs. Row 2: P. Feigert, K. Holtkamp, M. Cryer, L. Knit- tie, N. Doner, K. Elston, K. Davis, D. Poling, G. Duncan. Row 3: C. Steele, D. Price, P. Endicott, G. Gribler, D. Keith, E. Monce, J. Games, S. White, S. Kephart, B. Van Ausdall. Student Council President: Tom Bebout Vice-President: Gig Davis Secretary-Treasurer: Connie Winters The Student Council is a repre- sentative organization, the members of which are elected from the four classes by their classmates. Problems concerning the student body are dis- cussed and solutions are worked out. Besides student governing, the coun- cil sponsors activities such as Dad ' s Night and the Turkey Wobble. The paper back book store, a new project, was begun for the purpose of earning money with which to purchase more books for the school library. All took interest in the paperback book store. National Honor Society an Left, Row 1: Gary Duncan, David Keith, Billie Cotterman, Patsy Feigert, Nancy Doner, Paul Herring, Beverlee Fell. Row 2: Angeline Harrington, J. B. Sampsell, Mar Lou Cryer, Marilyn McCachran, David Woodruff, Karen Klein, Kathy Holtkamp, Lynn Loyer, Barbara Lintermoot, Sharyl Schwartz, Marsha Bate, Gary Gribler. Row 3: Paul Scaer, Mary Roger, Brenda Cowan, Pat Nelson, Andrew Poole, Tom Schultz, Janis Richey, Carol Spry, Bob Van Ausdall. Character, service, leadership, and scholar- ship . . . these are the qualifications for nomina- tion to the National Honor Society. Each year five percent of the junioe class and fifteen percent of the senior class are chosen by the faculty on this basis. On April eighteenth, twenty-one new mem- bers were inducted into the society by the seven senior members. The emblems of the society are the flaming torch, a symbol of knowledge, and the keystone, a symbol of stability. Noblesse Oblige, the motto, means that nobility has obligations. Thus election to the National Honor Society is a distinction be- stowed upon its members not only as an acknowl- edgement of honorable effort in the past, but also as a reminder of the responsibilities which they must assume in the future. President Gary Duncan Vice-President David Keith Secretary Billie Cotterman Treasurer Patsy Feigert Mar Lou Cryer lights her torch in the flame of service. Marilyn McCachran adds her name to the role Left, Row 1: S. Dougal, M. Eversole, J. West, B. Hoverman, C. Wilkin, L. Loyer, A. Harrington, S. Harrington, D. Conners, M. Jones. Row 2: C. Routt, L. Perry, B. Cotterman, T. Compton, M. McCachran, R. Couch, C. Steele, P. Herring, P. Rice, J. Bran- field, K. Klutka. Row 3: S. Kephart, D. Orr, D. Henkle, P. Scaer, B. Burns, L. Games, P. Duncan, J. Rice, B. Hoverman, A. Poole, G. Duncan, D. Jones. Row 4: F. Sinning, B. Van Ausdall, L. Zie lke, J. McVay, R. Walker, G. Poling, S. White, J. Games, T. Keltner, G. Harden, D. Keith. In early spring in most courses, preliminary scholarship tests are given which any A or B student may take. Those who place first, second, or third in a subject are then eligible to take the district scholarship test. Each person spends time in preparation by studying alone or with his team and in- structor. With preliminaries over, fifty-seven students left for Defiance on May 4th to take the district tests. Scholarship Team General Science . . Kim Davis Jim Rice Charles Steele Biology John Games John Roberts Larry Zielke Chemistry Gary Crosby Bruce Hoverman Andrew Poole Physics Paul Herring David Keith J. B. Sampsell Algebra I Brian Burnes Jane West Carol Wilkin Geometry Gary Poling Tom Compton Richard Orr Algebra II ... . Billie Cotterman 30 Angeline Harrington Bob Van Ausdall American History . Marsha Bates Ron Couch Roger Walker Government .... Gary Duncan Dick Jones Linda Perry English IX Barbara Hoverman Phil Duncan John McVay English X Dennis Henkle Marcia Jones Kerry Kluka . Lynn Loyer Marilyn McCachran Janis Richey . Mar Lou Cryer Linda Mohr English XI English XII Paul Scaer Latin I Larry Games Marshall McCachrar Charles Routt Latin II Dede Connors Susan Harrington Stuart White French I Gretchen Roebke Delores Scerba Susan Taylor French II Jane Branfield Sharon Dougal Peggy Rice Bookkeeping .... Carol Craig Linda Eversole Tom Keltner World History -. . . Greg Harden Stan Kephart Francis Sinning Science Club The Science Club pursues discussion and the investiga- tion of the various scientific fields. Members often enter- tain the club with experiments of current interest. Left, Row 1: Mr. Hablitzel, Advisor; T. Smith, L. Zielke, A. Poole, R. Bird, Mr. McCuddy, Advisor. Row 2: D. Martin, J. B. Sampsell, R. Grandstoff, S. White, G. Poling, T. Foreman, B. Pheneger, C. Burnett, G. Cryer. President: Tom Schultz, Vice-President: Larry Zielke, Secretary: Andy Poole, Treasurer: Kathy Reeder, Reporter-Librarian: Dick Bird. Left, Row 1: J. McDowell, G. Doner, J. Geisman, J. Marshall, C. Fraker, S. McMillen, B. Showalter, M. Army, S. Germann, J. Mosier, Mr. Clem, Advisor. V.I.C. President: Cheryl Fraker, Vice-President: John Marshall, Secretary: Sally Germann, Treasurer: Judy Geisman. Audio Visual Vocational Industrial Club members attend classes in the morning and work in their chosen fields in the afternoon, which gives them excel- lent vocational training and experience. V.I.C. activities included fall and spring conventions, an employer-employee banquet, and a visit to the Ohio General Assembly: Club In this recent addition to our family of organizations, interested students learn to operate movie projectors and other machines used as class- room aids. Members also learn self-control and the responsi- bilities of handling expensive machinery. President: Chris Gair, Vice- President: Charles Herring, Secretary: Jim Rice. ywT r ff r. -J? ft ft PI Ajf M ijir )H c ■1 1 B • ■ I B j B BU? ' j mM ' B-  . ifll iK H Left, Row 1: G. Cryer, J. Woodruff, C. Herring, C. Gair, J. Rice, Mr. Palmer, Ad- visor; J. Hasselworth, D. Martin. Row 2: T. Steinmetz, D. Breese, S. White, J. Diener, R. Blanke, C. Burnett, J. Casula. Row 3: J. Leiter, M. Louth, D. Gamble, J. Ingman, S. Edwards, R. Morvin, P. Parsons. Y - Teens Left, Row 1 : Mrs. Brooks, Adviser; C. Wehage, K. Klutka, N. Good, J. Branfield, L. Knittle, B. Cotterman, L. Rolston, J. Droll, K. Laemmle, D. Conners, S. Mefford, S. Harrington, Miss Stahl, Adviser. Row 2: M. Martin, D. Bowersock, L. McGannon, E. Rinard, L. Faszler, K. Wilhelm, M. Tinker, C. Schwartz, D. Conley, C. Killion, M. Ries, L. Taylor, C. Klausing, S. Wermer, J. Franks, K. Briggs. Row 3: B. Wilkin, D. Dull, J. Robey, S. Burley, J. Baker, L. Conn, L. Sheets, B. Russell, K. Wilhelm, N. Truax, D. Davis, D. Burk, P. May, L. McClellan. Row 4: C. Wilkin, J. Mason, R. Jones, K. Runnion, N. Pflum, S. Williman, C. Craig, L. Jones, S. Foote, A. Hablitzel, D. Smith, J. Blake, C. Green, J. Bushong, B. Brickner. President Linda Ralston Vice-Pres Bobbie Cotterman Secretary Julie Droll Treasurer Linda Knittle The Junior and Senior Y-Teens are Christian organizations which help teen- age girls develop their personal and social life. Their main activities are sponsoring the Valentine Dance and planning the Easter assembly. The Y-Teens also have a joint meet- ing with the Hi-Y and they plan a meet- ing for their mothers. President Billie Cotterman Vice-President Janis Richey Secretary Mary Rager Treasurer Cheryl Houg Left, Row 1 : Mrs. Sunday, Adviser; D. Hofmann, C. Houg, J. Richey, J. Purmort, B. Dasher, B. Fell, B. Cotterman, J. Fox, B. Cowan, N. Doner, M. Rager, Mrs. Cropper, Adviser. Row 2: C. Feasby, D. Sealscott, E. Rohr, J. Huzzar, S. Pritchard, K. Klein, M. Cryer, S. Poling, C. Winters, K. Linser, C. Greisinger, B. Roggenkemper, M. Miller, M. Mc- Cachran, G. Roebke, K. Holtkamp. Row 3: L. Loyer, S. McMillen, K. Emery, C. Gipe, A. Lake, B. Lintermoot, D. Gribler, M. Makuh, B. Rowland, M. Droll, C. Partin, L. Harrow, S. Schwartz, J. Hall, J. McCollum, P. Feigert, S. Terry. Row 4: S. Webster, M. Coyle, G. Mosure, J. Hooker, G. Robey, M. Ries, J. Leiter, M. McCracken, S. Haller, K. King, J. Giesy, D. Scerba, D. Wilson, P. Nelson, L. Mohr, S. Taylor, N. Block. Hi - Y Left, Row 1: Mr. Mankin, Adviser; J. Games, G. Poling, S. White, S. Kephart, T. Smith. Row 2: L. Bandy, S. White, L. Zielke, M. Rowland, C. Kennedy, C. Steele, R. Poling, T. Compton, R. Gardner, T. Boer, L. Tomlinson, C. Purmort, L. Jackson, D. Gamble. Row 3: G. Frysinger, G. Harden, J. Roberts, B. Feigert, J. Long, H. Roberts, P. Duncan, R. Gleckler, C. Wise, C. Herring, D. Orr, T. Stein- metz, M. Baltzell, L. Heckman, C. Henkle. President __Stuart White Vice-President John Games Secretary Gary Poling Treasurer Stan Kephart Chaplain Tom Smith The Hi-Y clubs, sponsored by the Y.M.C.A., are very active each year with all their projects. They sell refreshments at the basketball games in the new con- cession stand and conduct the annual Thanksgiving assembly. This year the Hi-Y entered four teams in the Y. M. basketball tournament. President Dave Watkins Vice-President Steve Leiter Secretary Jack Frysinger Treasurer Dan Gribler Chaplain Phil Duncan S r Left, Row 1: Mr. Palmer, Adviser; P. Endicott, J. Frysinger, D. Watkins, D. Gribler, S. Leiter, Mr. Kesler, Adviser. Row 2: J. Pollock, B. Hoverman, C. Gair, P. Jones, B. Games, B. Hunziker, B. Pheneger, B. Smith, B. Jones, O. Myers. Row 3: G. Crosby, J. Ingman, W. Matthias, B. Gardner, D. Hyre, D. Frysinger, S. Baldwin, B. Van Ausdall, B. Bolinger, C. Lang- don. 33 Left, Row 1: Miss Sanford, Advisor; C. Crow, K. Emery, J. Purmort, A. Harrington, B. Roggenkemper, N. Block, E. Rohr, L. Thotcher, J. Poole, K. Kaduk, J. Rogers. Row 2: A. Reasoner, K. Miller, B. Ringwald, D. Allen, J. Huzzar, L. Fraszler, P. Dustman, M. Martin, S. Price, C. Schwartz, L. Taylor, D. Conley, H. Brown, V. Moyer, B. Neiford. Row 3: K. Laemmle, E. Thomas, J. Showalter, K. Hoverman, L. Loyer, B. Dasher, L. Harrington, C. Stuckey, B. Baer, C. Green, P. Shumaker, G. Lippi, S. Buechner, D. Klewer, S. Poling. Row 4: M. Merkle, S. Webster, D. Sealscott, M. Miller, M. Hoverman, L. Mc- Gammon, J. Robey, N. Kreischer, C. Wright, P. LaRue, C. Agler, S. Boyce, D. Smith, C. Coon, J. West, Y. Kreischer. Row 5: J. Jones, M. Coyle, K. Kerns, C. Gipe, D. Scerba, C. Harrington, G. Mosure, S. McMillen, T. Runnion, T. Hoghe, B. Dershem, K. Vandersommen, J. Bushong, C. Houg, B. Gilland, S. Schwartz. Library Assistants The members of G.A.A. took part in a variety of activities this year: an opening hike to Jubilee Park, an im- pressive induction ceremony, deco- rating the Christmas tree at Christ- mas, caroling at the Castle Home, giv- ing twenty-five dollars to the Pigs for Peace project, sponsoring an after- game dance, decorating for the bask- etball banquet, holding an All-Sports potluck for the boys and voting to help send the varsity cheerleaders to summer camp. 34 Left, Row 1: J. Franks, Mrs. Cropper, Advisor; S. Nihiser. Row 2: K. Miller, J. McVay, B. Balliet. Not pictured: A. Cline. Left, Row 1: L. Jacobs, L. Agler, J. Paige, S. Dougal, L. Shimp, M. Makuh, N. Good, F. Sheehan, C. Winters, J. Droll, J. Richey, S. Baldwin, H. Schaadt, D. Cline. Row 2: N. Donnel, K. Dunifon, C. Butler, J. Franks, N. Replogle, K. Runnion, R. Jones, E. Rinard, B. Cotterman, D. Connors, S. Burley, N. Carter, L. Ralston, K. Stittsworth, K. Linser, C. Holbrook, N. Gelp, L. Sheets, N. Truax, K. Wilhelm, C. Klausing, A. Feasby, K. Warden. Row 3: M. Tinker, M. Ries, C. Killion, K. Klutka, L. Jones, C. Craig, K. Laemmle, D. ' Bowersock, C. Griesinger, K. Girod, S. Prichard, K. Briggs, D. Burk, D. Davis, J. Roberts, J. Stewart, B. Johnson, J. Agler, C. Myers, N. Siders, N Briggs. Row 4: S. Doner, B. Wilkin, D. Dull, C. Wehage, D Ringwald, L. Conn, M. Drake, K. Anderson, K. Crosley, C Partin, B. Rowland, J. Leiter, M. Ries, K. Klein, B. Linter moot, L. Sidle, N. Pflum, J. Blake, J. Conley. Row 5: B Tobias, B. Brickner, M. McVay, J. Branfield, S. Wermer, J Baker, M. Saam, J. Pate, M. Droll, S. Holler, B. Putman, L Knittle, A. Hablitzel, J. Mason, L. Spoon, S. Foote, H. Diruem P. Edsel, G. Hudson. Sitting: President, Kathy Holt- kamp; Vice-President, Ellen Hertle. Standing: Secretary, Karen Elston; Treasurer, Jane Hall. J5 Left, Row 1: J. B. Sampsell, S. Poling, L. Mohr, T. Schultz, Mr. Waldron, Adviser. Row 2: D. Connors, S. Stump, F. Sheehan, G. Roebke, J. Purmort, D. Dull, D. Anderson. Row 3: N. Anderson, P. Fell, S. Taylor, J. Roberts, J. Richey, S. Burley. Thespians The Thespians are students who have amassed ten points in acting or speaking. These points are usually received for participation in the annual school play. Their adviser, Mr. Waldron, is the di- rector of the speech department. President J. B. Sampsell Vice-President Linda Mohr Advertising Manager Tom Schultz Secretary-Treasurer Susan Poling The National Forensic League is an organization tor those who have participated in speech tournaments and have earned twenty-five points or more. Entering many different contests in northwestern Ohio, the N.F.L. member acquires poise and confidence in speaking. N. F. L. % -J k Left, Row 1: J. Richey, J. Purmort, J. B. Sampsell, C. Winters, S. Poling, L. Mohr, S. Edwards, T. Compton, S. Taylor, Mr. Waldron, Adviser. Row 2: E. Thomas, D. Dull, F. Sheehan, D. Connors, S. Burley, D. Ringwald, H. Schaadt, M. Martin, B. Dasher, G. Roebke. Row 3: J. Branfield, G. Duncan, R. Couch, J. McVay, O. Jones, B. Games, L. Zielke, J. Diener, L. Knittle. 36 F N A Left, Row I: J. Purmort, L. Mohr, P. Nelson, G. Robey, Mrs. Jarvis, Advisor; M. Bate, D. Edwards, S. Terry, C. Greisinger. Row 2: C. Crow, J. Giesy, J. Lianez, K. Klein, B. Ringwald, B. Baer, M. Drake, E. Rohr, M. Rager. Row 3: P. LaRue, D. Dull, D. Ringwald, F. Sheehan, D. Burk, D. Davis, A. Hoersten, H. Schaadt. President: Gail Robey, Vice-President: Marsha Bate; Secretary-Treasurer: Beth Thomas. Any boy, or girl considering a nursing career is welcomed in the Future Nurses of America Club. Field trips to nearby hospitals give members an opportunity to observe student nursing. At meet- ings film strips were shown and guest speakers were heard. Mrs. Norman L. Marxin was also an advisor for this organization. The Future Homemakers Association took part in a numbe r of activities including: their annual picnic, a Christmas party, National F.H.A. Week, and their Senior farewell party. They ended the year by installation of new officers. President: Barbara Balliet, Vice-President: Caro- lyn Miller, Secretary-Treasurer: Sharon Mefford. Left, Row 1: K. Teeple, L Gilbert, J. Baker, S. Mefford, B. Balliet, A. Lake, C. Dailey, Mrs. John- son, Advisor. Row 2: J. Thomas, K. Miller, S. Clay, C. Reed, N. Donnell, L. Clay, S. Stump, J. Paige, B. Tindall. Row 3: A. Reasoner, S. Conley, C. Gipe, C. Reed, H. Brown, D. Burk, J. Brewer, G. Hudson, D. Breese, L. Shimp. F. H. A. F T A President: Karen Klein Vice-President: Mar Lou Cryer Secretary-Treasurer: Gretchen Roebke Left, Row 1: B. Pheneger, S. Terry, M. Cryer, K. Klein, G. Roebke, K. Holtkamp, Mr. Gallapoo — Advisor, P. Feigert, J. Sampsell. Row 2: S. White, P. Wyondt, P. May, B. Cowan, K. King, L. Faszler, J. Robey, M. McCachran, S. Wheeler, K. Teeple, L. McClellan, J. Poole, B. Cotterman, C. Greisinger, B. Gomes. Row 3: M. Bate, C. Harman, J. Fox, P. Nelson, J. Richey, D. Scerba, C. Houg, S. Schwartz, L. Harrow, B. Dasher, S. Poling, J. Bran- field, S. Taylor. The Future Teachers of America is an or- ganization open especially to those interested in the field of education. Monthly meetings are held with different teachers speaking about the many aspects of their profession. This gives each stu- dent a chance to become acquainted with the problems he may encounter. The Van Wert chapter of the FT. A. is a member of both the Ohio and National FT. A. organizations. Left: Row 1: M. Baltzell, T. Steinmetz, T. Compton, Mrs. White — Advisor, J. Games, S. White, R. Gardner, G. Fails, B. Cotterman, N. Good, N. Truax, D. Conners, L. Lee, D. Gamble. Row 2: D. Ringwold, F. Sheehan, A. Harrington, R. Roggenkemper, J. Leiter, B. Russell, L. Spoon, J. Mason, S. Harrington, R. Jones, B. Wilkin, E. Rinard, S. Burley, C. Feasby, J. Huzzar, K. Elston, E. Rohr, L. Thatcher, E. Thomas, N. Block, J. Showalter, N. Kreischer. Row 3: M. McVay, M. McCachran, C. Partin, M. Droll, B. Lintermoot, M. Cryer, D. Gribler, M. Makuh, M. McCracken, C. Craig, N. Anderson, C. Wehage, K. Klutka, L. Jones, L. Loyer, B. Dasher, D. Scerba, D. Hofmann, S. Stump, S. Wheeler, J. McCollum, C. Crow. Row 4: B. Johnson, K. King, K. Kerns, M. Hoverman, J. Richey, S. Poling, B. Gilliland, C. Houg, C. Herring, R. Har- vey, D. Orr, L. Heckman, S. Hirschy, L. Rolston, K. Laemmle, J. Droll, K. Briggs, A. Hablitzel, S. Haines, J. Hall, L. Ever- sole. Row 5: B. Gardner, S. Taylor, J. Giesy, G. Roebke, J. Purmort, T. Smith, B. Hawk, G. Harden, L. Zielke, D. Turner, S. Kephart, D. Myers, V. Ferrell, L. Knittle, R. Miller, S. Schwartz, S. Foote, D. Burk, M. Bate. Row 6: W. Matthias, D. Jones, B. Stevens, C. Gehres, B. Hunziker, D. Henkle, L. Laudick, T. Miller, J. Tindall, P. Endicott, G. Crosby, T. Kelt- ner, D. Hyer, D. Frysinger, R. Walker, P. Scaer, G. Duncan, T. Schultz, A. Poole. Latin Club is an organization of sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have completed one year of Latin. Meetings are held several times a year including the Latin Club Convention in Columbus. The highlight of the year is the Roman Banquet when students do as the Romans do in dress, speech, and feasting. Consuls _ Praetor Aediles Quaestor Triumphants Bill Fails Bobbie Cotterman Nancy Truax Nancy Good Barb Roggenkemper Randy Gardner John Games Stewart White c I u b 38 Left-, Row 1: G. Duncan, G. Riggs, S. Edwards, J. Frysinger, P. Herring, D. Watkins. Row 2: P. Scaer, T. Geething, S. Ragan, T. Bebout, B. Games. Row 3: G. Gribler, D. Keith, B. Stevens, E. Monce, T. Rolsten, R. Pankratz. Jr. Rotarians Every Monday a pair of senior boys, selected by the awards committee, informed the local Rotarians of the high school affairs and activities. To belong to the V-Club, it is necessary to earn the varsity V which is awarded to boys for participating in sports and to girls for cheerleading. Good sportmanship is required from each member. A semiformal dance for all V-Club members in the area was held at Celina and the clubs agreed to make it an annual affair. Left, Row 1: P. Endicott, K. Harmon, R. Pankratz, M. Rager, B. Gilliland, B. Hunziker, Mr. Livingston — Advisor. Row 2: G. Crosby, B. Marvin, V. Ferrell, B. Fails, B. Butler, G.- Davis, T. Geething. Row 3: M. Baltzel, T. Keltner, S. Schwartz, L. Mengerink, K. Briggs, G. Gribler, J. Pollock. Row 4: M. Young, D. Knittle, E. Monce, C. Overholt, B. Games, T. Rol- sten, A. Williams. Row 5: D. Frysinger, C. Houg, T. Bebout, D. Keith, J. Dienes, J. McCollum, J. Tindall. V - Club President: Terry Geething Vice-President: Denny Knittle Secretary-Treasurer: Eric Monce 39 I I j 4 - Left, Row 1: C. Loemmle, C. Winters, J. Huzzar, A. Harrington, K. Klutka, C. Myers, K. King, Poling, B. Cowan. Row 2: L. Loyer, J. Firestone, I. Stautmeister, J. Fox, L. Conn, D. Dull, S. Wheeler, C. Houg, L. Knittle. Row 3: B. Camp, M. Coyle, K. Myers, J. Richey, S. Taylor, Droll, J. Branfield, S. Mefford, D. Davis, D. Sealscott, M. Roger, M. Miller, S. Williman, R. Shell, A. Williams, R. Fox, W. Matthias, T. Bebout, J. Frysinger, R. Gardner, P. Scaer. J. Harvey, D. Keith, E. Monce, T. Rolsten, V. Ferrell, J. Tindall, S. White, D. Poling, J. Saylor, A Cappella 40 ' Oh, How We Love to Harmonize! Pianist Brenda Cowan 1 J. Purmort, M. McCachran, B. Dasher, L. Mohr, G. Roebke, J. McCollum, P. Feigert, S. B. Russell, L. Spoon, H. Dirham, J. Giesy, C. Underwood, C. Harrington, B. Fell, M. Ries, S. Harrington, K. Laemmle, D. Hofmann, E. Hertel, J. Hall, M. McCracken, N. Doner, J. J. Stewart. Row 4: H. Boyd, M. Jones, D. Myers, T. Miller, K. Harmon, S. Kephart, G. Gribler, Row 5: B. Jones, B. Pheneger, B. Hoverman, J. Sampsell, D. Henkle, T. Pontius, T. Hoghe ' S. Hirschy, J. Diener, B. Butler. Ch oir The season opened for the Van Wert High School A Cappella Choir with the processional into the new high school gymnasium to perform for the Thanksgiving program. This was only the beginning of a long list of activities including the dedication service, Christmas program, television appearance, District and State Contest, Easter Assembly, and a number of other outside per- formances. The highlight of the year was the spring concert, the Showtime Potpourri, in which the choir presented a variety of broadway tunes. Baccalaureate and Commencement Serv- ices concluded a very successful year. Director Mr. Schaufelberger - 1 Left, Row 1: G. Duncan, E. Pugh, B. Burnes, B. Cotterman, C. Green, C. Schwartz, K. Klein, J. West, C. Butler, H. Brown, L. Fasler, K. Reeder, J. Bushong, K. King, A. Feasby, D. Dull, C. Agler, B. Wilkin, S. helm, C. Stuckey, l! McGannon, N. Joseph, D. Poling, J. Stewart, J. Firestone, C. Klausing, M. Ries, S. Buck- S. Fo ' ote, D. Wilhelm, S. Price, T. Jones, B. Feigert, B. Stevens, P. Jones, L. Lee, D. Hunziker, B. Brickner, M. McCachran, S. White, G. Harden, K. Stittsworth, C. Oswalt, G. Zimmerman, S. Burnett, B. Lintermoot, J. McVay. Band ' Our Director — Mr. Hall With the opening of football sea- son came the long hours of drill and routine for the Van Wert High School Marching Band. Their practice makes perfect policy paid off as they pre- sented show after show of precision marching. As the season came to a close the marching shoes were put away and the band turned their attention towards developing that perfect tone belonging to any concert band. They made two formal appearances, the Winter Con- cert and the Spring-Tasia. Their other activities included the Dedication serv- ice, District and State Contests, Tag Day, Smorgasbord, Memorial Day Pa- rade, Loyalty Day Parade, Baccalaure- ate, and Commencement. For the Seniors the year was cli- maxed by a trip to the Nation ' s capital, Washington, DC. As they returned home, tired and frozen, they remem- bered only the good things that hap- pened during the past four years. A new instrument provided by the Soltzgaber Fund. J EifrMi S. Wermer, P. Nelson, D. Conners. Row 2: M. Miller, K. Holtkamp, R. Dyke, C. Lehman, J. Robey, D. Cline, Burley, K. Laemmle, J. Fox. Row 3: D. Scerba, S. Mefford, N. Elliott, C. Geisman, C. Myers, K. Wil- ner, G. Mercer, M. Tinker, P. LoRue, K. Runnion, S. Dougal, C. Coon, L. Kesler, M. Ries. Row 4: J. Diener, R. Tolan, T. Compton, G. Lippi, B. Putman, M. Cohort, M. Waldron, J. Myer, S. Baldwin, S. Burley, E. Rinard, R. Shell, C. Spry, R. Poling, D. Hyre, D. Turner, B. Hawk, G. Crosby. Row 5: C. Brickner, J. Brickner, C. Phillips, Band Officers: President. Billie Cotterman; Vice- President, Gary Duncan; Secretary, Pat Nelson; Advertising Manager, Brenda Cowan. Majorettes: Debbie Dull, Mary Ann Miller, Shirley Burley, Pat Nelson, Jackie Fox, Brenda Cowan. Left, Row 1: K. Klein, M. Cryer, B. Games, Miss Lown — Advisor. Row 2: B. Cotterman, D. Gribler, M. Makuh, M. Ries, G. Robey, B. Fell, B. Rowland, B. Lintermoot, C. Greisinger. Row 3: G. Duncan, S. Edwards, E. Monce, D. Jones, P. Herring. Extra, extra, read all about it in the Scar- ier Quill. Scarlet Quill Staff The Scarlet Quill Staff worked diligently to pro- duce the best possible paper. Each issue contained school news, sports, articles of interest and other literary works by students. Because of the effort put forth by each staff mem- ber, it was possible to publish six different issues. Staff Editor-in-Chief: Mar Lou Cryer, Activities Editor: Karen Klein, Sports Editor: Bob Games; Ex- change Editor: Gary Zimmer- man, Photographer: Stan Ed- wards, Business Manager: Paul Herring, Advertising Managers: Billie Cotterman, Eric Monce, Circulation Managers: Donna Gribler, Gail Robey, Advisor: Miss Martha Lown. Pin it on carefully, Jack. Excalibu Staff The pause that refreshes. Business Manager, Barbara Linrer- moor; Advertising Managers, Mary Makuh and Nancy Doner; Book Sales Manager, Gary Duncan. Art Editors, Mary Roger and Sandra Terry. Work, work, work! The end of the school year brings relief and joy to all students, but to the members of the Excalibur staff that feeling is supple- mented by one of satisfaction and accomplishment in a job well- done. They began their jobs even before school started as they sold ads and got things ready for the coming year. Throughout the year they worked long hard hours in getting pages set up and laid out, taking pictures, and writing the copy. With the steady pounding of typewriter keys, the typists translated the writeups into readable articles. After a last minute proof-reading the pages were mailed to the company for printing. Finally the following fall, the pages were returned bound in covers, designed and created by the staff. This is only a brief outline of the work of a yearbook staff. They must also sponsor dances such as Homecoming, hold penny lunches, sell subscriptions and candy in order to raise the money needed to publish the Excalibur. Activities Editor, Billie Cotterman; Sports Editor-in-Chief, Patsy Feigert; Assistant Editor, Bev- Editor, Gary Gribler. erlee Fell; Advisor, Mr. Ferrell. Photographers, Dave Woodruff and Ston Edwards; Photography Editor, Kathy Holr- kamp. We Lay Our Foundation As we build our foundation, we must include some social life. At Van Wert High School, a stu- dent may participate in such social activities as the annual Homecoming Ceremony, the Turkey Wobble, the Christmas Snowball, the Valentine Dance, the Jr.-Sr. Prom, or the Elks ' Dance for seniors. He may choose to be entertained by at- tending the school play, band and choir concerts, or the Roman Banquet. Or he may want to go to the junior class movie, a school assembly, or a penny lunch. Participation in any of these activities will help develop his personality and enrich his social life. It is important for a student to be able to get along well with others and to join in the activities with his friends. Although learning is the most important aspect of school, one ' s foundation will be sturdier if he takes part. in Activities 1 l . 3 3 47 Seated: Jill McCollum, Junior; Queen Mary Rager, Senior; Carol Greisinger, Senior. Standing: Karhy Briggs, Sophomore; Nikki Elliot, Freshman. Homecoming To the music of The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi, the 1963 Homecoming Queen, Miss Mary Rager, and her court were escorted to the center of the heart formed by the band. Queen Mary was crowned by the reigning queen, Miss Judy Gribler. The team co-captains, Dave Keith and Terry Geething presented to her the scepter and a cascade of red roses. The pre-game ceremony set the scene for the battle with the Saint Mary ' s Roughriders. The traditional wrapping of the goal posts, gold, bronze, and white mums, and perfect foot- ball weather all added to the atmosphere. The evening came to a climax as the queen and her court were escorted to their thrones to reign over the dance. The theme, Autumn Leaves was carried out in warm fall colors of orange and brown. During the intermission, Queen Mary expressed her thanks to her subjects and the Excalibur staff for a lovely evening. Following the presentation of gifts to her majesty and her court, dancing continued until the royal event came to a close. Mary Rager 1963 Homecoming Queen Row 1: D. Conors, B. Camp, D. Dull, R. Jones, K. Klein, P. Kanney D. Sealscott. Row 2: C. Wise, C. Herring, S. Niswonger, J. Richey B. Dasher, L. Jones, K. Klutka. Row 3: K. Laemmle, C. Gair, B. Marvin D. Hyre, G. Crosby, P. Parsons, S. Terry. Row 1: Ron Couch, Tom Compton, Stan Edwards, John Diener, Sampsell, Joyce Purmort, Harriet Schaadt, John McVay. Regretful Rembrandts. Helena Glory meets the human workers at the factory of Rossum ' s Universal Robots. 50 School Play R.U.R. -arry Zielke. Row 2: Bob Games, Jane Branfield, J. B. Karel Capek ' s R.U.R. (Rossum ' s Universal Robots) was selected for the school play. The story tells of a future world in which automation is so advanced that all labor- ers are robots. Mr. Alvin Waldron directed this fine pro- duction, assisted by Gretchen Roebke and Molly Martin. The industrious crews also contributed to the success of the play. The Cast Domin J. B. Sampsell Helena Glory Joyce Purmort Sulla Jane Branfield Marius Tom Compton Dr. Gall Stan Edwards Fabry Larry Zielke Hallemeier John Diener Busman John McVay Alquist Bob Games Nana Harriet Schaadt Radius Ron Couch Robot 1 Barb Hoverman Servant Deborah Dull First Robot Susan Poling Second Robot Dede Conors Helena Robotess) Connie Winters Primus Dick Jones The Robot Mob Helena cannot be convinced that Sulla is a robot Has she changed her mind again! Snowball The Christmas holidays in all its festivity, brought the annual Snowball dance. To the music of Marv Blanchard and his orchestra, dreamy couples floated about under blue and white streamers which carried out the theme, Tonight. Through the use of red lighting, a misty atmosphere was created. Hanging from the ceiling, the traditional snowball revolved to complete the hazy effect. The center of attraction was a flowing fountain into which coins were thrown and wishes were made for a perfect New Year. This semi-formal dance is held every year for all Van Wert county high school students. A planning committee consisting of members from each school was responsible for the gala affair. Those serving for Van Wert were: Bob Games, Sandra Terry, Susan Taylor, Bob Van Ausdall, Kathy Briggs, Stan Kephart, Cheryl Agler and Greg Uncapher. Three blue, one white three blue, one white . . three blue, one white Jack . . . what ' s that swimming in the punch? ' 52 Valentine Dance King and Queen of Hearts Brenda Cowan and Eric Monce The The King and Queen of Hearts Dance, sponsored by the Y-Teens, was held on February fifteenth in the junior high gym which was decorated in various sizes and colors of hearts. Tom Smith, disc jockey, announced the king and queen, Brenda Cowan and Eric Monce, who were crowned by the Junior Y-Teens ' president and vice-president. Entertainment forthe evening was the girls ' quartet. The Big Moment! ' II Showtime Potpourrie 4T fi f f ?r] jb. Jfr jbh  . 3 P, o r T - S A i? M V 5T i N A O ' Xft w V ' 3 Jfec ' ■ { I . ;. Porgey ond Bess S8 ' I Feel Pretty Shall We Dance On April nineteenth and twentieth, the High School Con- cert Choir presented its annual spring program. Directed by Mr. Schaufel- berger and accompanied by Brenda Cowan, the choir sang a wide variety of music ranging from religious numbers to selec- tions from the latest musicals which included Porgey and Bess , The King and I , West Side Story , and Carousel. ■ A „•„ rn ' r-s JT 54 Mario Lonesome Dove Spring - Tasia ' Practice makes perfect. On May 17th the concert band, under the direction of Mr. Jay Hall, presented its annual spring concert, Spring-Tasia. After many nights of rehearsal, the band rendered an excellent performance in which they played a variety of music including selections from Broadway musicals, marches, and classical numbers. For twenty-two seniors this was their last performance with the band, and they were given special recognition. Beyond the Blue Horizon ' Everyone joins in the grand march. Even the chaperones sit this one out. Congratulations Gary, on a fine job well done. 56 Junior-Senior Prom A waterfall forms an outstand- ing centerpiece. On May 24th some one hundred couples danced away three enchanted hours beneath a blue and lavender ceiling and Beyond the Blue Horizon. The theme was beautifully carried out in decorations throughout the gym. A huge green mountain with a stream rushing over its side and spilling into a pond at its base gave the gym the final touch. The Juniors are to be commended on the splendid job of giving the seniors a Prom to remember. Music was provided by the Al Best Orchestra and refreshments served by the Home Ec. Department. After Prom activities, sponsored by parents and local service clubs, at the bowling alley and at the Y.M.C.A. climaxed a perfect evening. Al Best provides music for a beautiful evening. Dave and the juniors work hard for Prom. 57 Latin Banquet On the twenty-seventh of May many Latin Club mem- bers did as the Romans did by attending the Roman Ban- quet. Chosen from the fresh- man class were slaves who served for the banquet and dancers who provided enter- tainment. They also presented the three stages of a Roman wedding. The advanced Latin class portrayed the Latin ver- sion of Romeo and Juliet. Ab ova ad malo Elks ' Dance The local Elks ' Lodge sponsored a dance hon- oring the Seniors of Van Wert County on May 31st from 9:00 to 12:00. Music was pro- vided by the B K Band, and Elks ' mem- bers served refresh- ments. Nancy Doner and Gary Duncan re- ceived bonds for lead- ership in their school and community. Bonds were also given to Billie Cotterman and Dave Keith for scholar- ships. We Lay Our Foundation To be a good athlete, one must constantly work at keeping fit. He must sometimes make sacrifices to put in extra hours of grueling work to reach perfection. Then, from the minute the game begins, he must give everything he has. An athlete must always practice good sportsmanship; and he must learn to accept both victory and defeat with equal dignity. He learns that winning is not always the important thing, but that playing a good game and doing his best is far more important. Thus it is in life, every person must work dili- gently and constantly to reach his goal. Sometimes sacrifices must be made to obtain the goal; and sometimes, regardless of one ' s efforts, that goal isn ' t reached. Each of us must learn to take defeat and failure as well as success. We learn about the game of life . . . in Sports 61 Row 1: G. Edsall, R. Harvey, T. Foreman, T. Smith, J. Saylor, C. Overholt, L. Mengerink, R. Mengerink. Row 2: Mr. Whittington, Mr. Smith, T. Dustman, D. Gribler, K. Harman, D. Frysinger, V. Ferrell, B. Butler, R. Ley, Mr. Kesler, Mr. Klutka, Mr. Coon. Row 3: P. Beck, S. Hirschy, G. Uncapher, J. Wolverton, B. Zinsmeister, R. Phillips, D. Price, D. Wheeler, M. Sunday skull sessions 62 Cheerleaders bolster school spirit for Homecoming. 0 ' « WK ••0 •«• V« •  •• G?J , f. Geething, A. Williams, R. Pankratz, T. Bebout, D. Keith, T. Tindall, J. Tindall, G. Gribler, Z. Wise, B. Bolinger, H. McKeddie, B. Fails, D. Hire, R. Fox, B. Marvin, C. Eberle, G. Crosby, ■( . Chavarria, C. Steele, T. Waldron, H. Boyd, L. Lynch, T. Steinmetz, C. Kennedy, D. Williams, Baltzell. Not Pictured: T. Rolsten, D. Schaffer, and P. Endicott. Football Although victories were scarce, action, spirit, and team desire were plentiful. The Cou- gars experienced the bitterness of defeat, but they also had their victorious moments, as was shown in the Bellefontaine game. That night the boys worked as a team and turned in a top notch performance. The Cougars won by a score of 62-18. But in the years to come, when the scores are forgotten, it will be what was behind the scoreboard that really counted. Each player will remember that the game of football introduced him to the game of life because it taught him to give as well as to take. It instigated friendships that will last forever and helped better each fellow physically as well as mentally. Most of all, it helped develop boys into men As each player recalls those good old football days, and as he relates those exaggerated gridiron tales, he will ask himself if he gave as much to football as football gave to him. Scores V. W.— 24 Delphos St. Johns— 12 V. W.— 14 Bryan— 6 V. W. — Defiance — 40 V. W.— 6 Kenton— 22 V. W.— 22 Shawnee— 28 V. W. — 16 Wapakoneta — 14 V. W.— 8 St. Marys— 27 V. W.— 8 Celina— 22 V. W.— 62 Bellefontaine — 18 V. W.— 8 Coldwater— 28 The Brawn Tim Rolsten Dick Schaffer Terry Geerhing Gridiron Action 110% Club Membership in the 1 10% Club is open to any member on the football squad. If a player puts forth an etxra effort in a game and receives exceptional praise from the coaches, he may be nomi- nated to this honorary organization. After being nominated three times, he is rewarded with a star which is placed on his helmet. He may keep the helmet in remembrance of this great distinction. Each player will agree that nominations come few and far between, but it is the highest praise that a coach may bestow upon a player. Terry Geething League Awards At the conclusion of each football season, the coaches of the Western Buckeye League meet and select an all-league team. Congratulations to Dave Keith, who made all-league end, and to Terry Geething, who received honorable mention. 52 42 22 T JM I I 34 - _ ' Left: Coach Sam Brazen, Gary Riggs, Roger Holbrook, Tom Keltner, John Games, Eric Monce, John Harvey, Denny Knittle, Phil Fell, Lar ry Mengerink, Gary Davis. With the introduction of players, a let ' s go , and a gigantic roar, another basketball season was underway as the fighting Cougars took the floor in the first game. The 1962-63 basketball team got off to a slow start, but as the season pro- gressed, the team also progressed. In spite of being out-heightened , our boys gave it all they had and played their best. With enthusiasm from the fans and students at its peak, the hard work of the players, and the fine coaching of Sam Brazen, the boys began to come through. The team won six of its last ten games, including a Sectional Tournament game. Having gained valuable ex- perience, the underclassmen will return next year as the team ' s wheels , and certainly with the help of Coach Brazen they will run it smoothly. 68 VW OPP. % - , l I VW OPP Elida 44 V Y I St. Marys 50 62 Lima C.C. 40 53 A yf Celina 59 57 Defiance 32 46 Y ™ Fairview 67 51 Kenton 58 74 Bellefontaine 60 77 Fairview 54 59 M _Coldwater 66 64 Shawnee 43 76 ■Delphos St. Jc hn 69 90 Defiance 37 46 B BTournament Wapakoneta 58 1— B Paulding 58 53 Bryan 62 P H B Napoleon 41 74 Varsity flHSflfa Basketba Lett, Standing Stuart White, Stan Kephart, Harold Miller, Kneeling: Bruce Butler, D.ck Orr, Larry Laud.ck, Randy Gard- Vaughn Ferrell, Tom Tindall, Bill Fails, Coach Bob Chuey. ner, Mike Baltzell, Gary Poling. Reserve Basketball Stretch, Turk, Stretch! The Junior Varsity team had a tremendous sea- son, compiling a 13-2 record. By teaching basic funda- mentals and skills, Coach Chuey instilled in each player a love of basketball and the zeal to win, which their record showed. 69 ' : - ' ■«■!  ■« a: s :::.: : „:.::, S ,,, A, SiWs ' It ' s gotta go in! This is where I need mv flubberl L.S.M.F.T. 71 Left: Cheryl Houg, Sharyl Schwartz, Brenda Gilliland, Mary Rager, Kathy Briggs, and Jill McCollum. Varsity Cheerleaders With the approach of Friday, each cheerleader be- gins to feel the thrill which comes to anyone participating in sports whether it be player or cheerleader. Last minute practice of the cheer they can ' t quite stay together on, picking up uniforms at the cleaners, and rushing home to perfect hairdos were part of their busy Friday schedule. The Varsity cheerleader ' s year begins the preced- ing spring when she is elected by the students. Hours spent to win honors at cheerleading camp and daily prac- tice sessions during the summer prepare the girls for the oncoming football season. Training and choosing the Junior High and Re- serve cheerleaders are also responsibilities of these girls. Their efforts to keep up the Cougar spirit were evident on walls and study hall blackboards. The Reserves, who were chosen in the fall, went right to work and perfected their cheers so well that they were able to cheer with the Varsity at the last football game. Like anything worth while, cheerleading re- quires intensive work; but, the honors come to the girls who work the hardest to achieve the opportunity of being V.W.H.S. cheer- leaders. Seasonal spirit is set by the mighty Cougar Grrr . . . This is memory. Kathy Kaduk, Jane Hall, Julie Droll, Jackie Blake, Joie Rogers, and Kathy Wilhelm. Come on you kids, yell! R e s e r v e s Raspberry shortcake, huckleberry pie, V-l-C-T-O-R-Y Van Wert High School now presents . . . Pep assembly preparation. 73 «■ i nJ f f . ' ; : % L M Iff ' ' ' j3 1 mm MB i ' ■ I  ... 9 1 ' ' ■■■i : ::. ■ Left, Row 1: M. Kohorst, M. Waldron, B. Zinsmeister, S. Scott, C. Kennedy, B. Feigert, K. Davis, D. Patterson, C. Steele, F. Prasser, Mr. Smith — Coach. Row 2: C. Rogers, M. Steinmetz, T, Baer, B. Albright, R. Tolan, M. Fisher, R. Pearson, C. Pur- mort, H. Roberts, H. Sennebogen, M. Rowland, D. Poling. Row 3: J. Le Valley, P. Fleming, G. Frysinger, J. Long, P. Dun- can, F. Sinning, S. Gehres, T. Dustman, D. Price, G. Uncapher, H. McKeddie, R. Metzger. Freshman Football Coach Gilbert Smith and Assistant Coach Whittington really put the freshman football squad through the mill in preparation for the Varsity squad. The team compiled a record of three wins and two losses. Freshman Basketball Coach Danny Murphy ' s fresh- man basketball team showed promise for future varsity teams as they won four and lost five. 74 Left, Row 1: J. Le Valley, B. Zinsmeister, S. Scott, T. Baer, J. Niblick. Row 2: M. Steinmetz, T. Dustman, C. Purmort, C. Rogers, B. Crone, D. Poling, D. Hunziker. Row 3: D. Price, F. Sinning, B. Grove, G. Frysinger, H. McKeddie, M. Fisher, L. Games. Left, Row 1 : S. Rogers, G. Wagonrod, P. Endicott, G. Crosby, A. Williams, D. Hyre, J. Tindall, W. Eddins, R. McDowell, S. Whitcraft. Row 2: M. Kohorst, S. Hirschy, M. Smith, L. Tomlinson, C. Mengerink, B. Albright, R. Pearson, W. Roger, M. McCoy, C. Burkheimer, J. Sterrett, R. Phillips. Row 3: C. Steele, P. McCoy, R. Springer, D. Horine, J. Kinkle, J. Casula, R. Gleckler, L. Thatcher, D. Williams, K. Davis, D. Patterson. Row 4: R. Wagonrod, J. Axe, R. Marvin, C. Gair, B. Games, G. Duncan, R. Men- gerink, R. Pontius, G. Thatcher, Y. Chavarria, B. Johnson, K. Harmon. Row 5: J. Paige, G. Purkeypile, C. Burnett, L. Thomas, G. Werts, P. Parsons, E. Monce, C. Langdon, C. Eberle, G. Thatcher, D. Pollock, L. Longwell. l n t r a m u r a Mr. Klutka did an excellent job in conducting the intra- mural program which gives boys not participating in a varsity sport a chance to compete athletically. The Slop Shots placed first in the basketball league with a record of seven wins and no losses. Rex Pankratz walked off with a trophy and the track championship. Roger Holbrook won the trophy, in the foul-shooting contest making eighty-five out of one hundred shots. Mr. Klutka also conducted class basketball and volley- ball tournaments. The basketball championship was won by the seniors and the championship with varsity players was won by the juniors. The class volleyball championship was won by the sophomores, but they were beaten by the men ' s faculty team. Members of the team were Mr. Brazen, Mr. Kesler, Mr. Clem, Mr. Waldron, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Klutka, and Mr. Jessup. EVENT 100 yd. dash 440 yd. dash 50 yd. dash High Jump Shot Put Mile Run Broad Jump Discus INDIVIDUAL Rex Pankratz Rex Pankratz Rex Pankratz Eric Monce Eric Monce Gary Wagonrod Dave Woodruff Dave Woodruff RECORD 11.9 sec. 66.4 sec. 6.5 sec. 4.8 37 ft. IVi ' 5:05:9 14 ft. 8V2 ' 100 ft. V 2 ' Tumbling Team Coach Richard Kesler organized a tumbling team which provided enter- tainment by giving a demonstration for the parents who attended Parents Back to School Night during the year. They will also provide halftime enter- tainment for the basketball games. Left: B. Feigert, K. Davis, R. Metzger, Mr. Kesler, Coach; G. Uncapher. Not Pictured: C. Steele. £1 Ck Don ' t just stand there, do something! Left, Row 1: Coach Kesler, S. Hirschy, D. Schaffner, Y. Chavarria, P. Endicott, C. Gehres, J. Wolverton. Row 2: S. Genres, D. Baer, C. Wise, B. Marvin, S. Nis- wonger, R. Parsons, G. Werts, D. Frysinger, D. Hyre, C. Wilkinson, C. Eberle, A. Wil- liams, T. Jones. Row 3: C. Kennedy, F. Prasser, B. Burnes, B. Zinsmeister, B. Feigert, C. Steele, D. Price, T. Dustman, D. Dunlap, P. Fleming, M. Sopina, F. Beck. Track Coach Kesler sent the track team, consisting of forty members, into full swing this yea team posted 4 wins, 1 tie, and 3 losses in 8 The various events run off in a meet are i lows: 100-yard and 220-yard dash, 440-ya 880-yard run, mile run, low and high hurdle jump, pole vault, and 880-yard relay. Gig did a fine job for the Cougars as he ran at tournament. Each boy has to earn 200 o points to be eligible for a letter. Boys letters this year were Bob Marvin, Gig Davis Endicott, Dave Baer, Chuck Eberle, Scott wonger, Gary Crosby, Scott Hirschy, Chuck Dan Schaffner, Art Williams, Dave Hyre Frysinger, and Jim Rice. Alley Oop! V. W. Op. Coldwater 48 43 Shawnee, Cridersville 29 49 70 Lima 30 88 Wapakoneta 611 2 56V2 Shawnee 25 1 2 92i 2 Lincolnview 631 s 552 3 Lincolnview, Parkway 63i 3 501 2 34 Indian Lake, Spencerville 58 58 32 Gary be nimble, Gary be quick, Gary jump over the high-jump stick. 1 « s e b a I Left, Row 1: B. Crone, R. Gardner, D. Blackmore, T. Keltner, T. Woldron, J. Pollock, J. Tindall, K. Harmon, T. Steinmetz. Row 2: Mr. Cline, Coach; G. Duncan, Manager; D. T. Geerhing, B. Reidenbach, P. Duncan. Senior Players Denny Knittle Jack Frysinger Although not all of the breaks fell in favor of the 1963 baseball team, Coach Cline and his squad worked very hard to come up with a record of seven wins and seven losses. In the Western Buckeye Lea- gue, the Cougars finished in second place in the Western Division. On April 8th fifty- two candidates turned out for baseball practice which was Coach Cline ' s largest since he has been in the business. Coach Brazen assisted Coach Cline by piloting the Junior Varsity Squad to 3 wins and 1 loss. Terry Geething St. John Coldwater Decatur Celina New Haven Parkway Lima Senior St. Marys Parkway St. Marys St. John Coldwater Paulding Celina Bob Games V. w. Op 2 6 7 5 7 1 11 1 2 5 10 7 3 18 5 12 1 1 5 1 8 3 5 1 3 1 8 6 Tim Hoghe Jim Sheets JUi i We Lay Our Foundation From the time we enter high school as fresh- men until the time we become seniors, we learn much about the worlds of yesterday, today, and to- morrow. In our classes we are taught the things that will be valuable to us in the world of tomorrow in science, math, and industrial arts ... we learn about the world of yesterday in history, biology, and literature. Apart from our required subjects we choose to be educated in the world of music, art, home-economy, and drafting. All of these are im- portant to the growth of our educational founda- tions; but, perhaps more important to our welfare is the ability to get along well with other people in the world. If we are not able, our foundation, no matter how firm, may crumble leaving us crushed beneath its ruins. 79 Freshman Class Freshmen Lay Foundation Left: Secretary, Charles Kennedy; Treasurer, Harry McKeddie; President, Chuck Steele; Vice-President, Cheryl Agler. Mr. Kesler, Class Advisor. As freshmen, we took the first of four very important steps in high school. In laying the first block of our foundation, we must remember that only we can construct our future, and that we must strive to do our best by making each block sturdy and strong. We participated in such activities as football, baseball, basketball, track, tumbling, band, and freshman chorus. Some of us attended our first formal dance, the Snowball, and other school functions throughout the year. Four of our girls served as reserve cheerleaders and another was chosen by the class as its Homecoming attendant. Now that we have laid a solid foundation, we must continue to make it strong. Chuck Kennedy, Secretary Allenbaugh, Delphos Anderson, Don Andrews, Martha Baer, Barbara aer, Bonnie Baer, Tom Baldwin, Susan Beck, Phi! Benner, Phil Blake, Jackie Boroff, Linda For Facing Future Life. Diane Duane Buechner, Susan Burnes, Brian Burnett, Charles Burnett, Steve Bushong, Janet Boyce, Sandra Breese, Dave Brewer, Jerry Brickner, Barbara Briggs, Nancy Brown, Hazel 81 Con ley, Debbie Coon, Cherrie Cox, Ervin Crone, Brent Cryer, Gregory Davis , Kim Dempsey, Mary Dershem, Beverly Doner, Sharon Duncan, Ora Duncan, Phillip Dunifon, Kay Dunifon, Pamela Dunlap, Danny wv Dunn, Larry Dustman, P. Kay Frustrated Freshmen Find Dustman, Tom Early, Brenda Eberle, Pam Eddins, Herman Edwards, Donis Elliott, Nikki Eschbach, Sandra Faris, Leon Faszler, Linda Feasby, Anna Feigert, Bill Fry, Richard Frysinger, Gary Goins, Steve Grandstaff, Richard Green, Cynthia Grove, Bob Hammond, Ida Hardman, Betty Harrington, Linda Harrison, Barbara Himberg, Dave Himberg, Tom Hirn, Keith High School Fundamentals: Hunziker, Dick Jackson, Lynn Jacobs, Linda Jones, Jane Jones, Tony Hofmann, Gary Hoghe, Tonnie Holbrook, Phyllis Hoverman, Barbara Hudson, Gloria Huffine, Gary Kennedy, Chuck Kerns, Janet Kerns, John 83 Killion, Carol Killion, Steve Kirchenbauer, Dave Kitchen, Betty Klausing, Connie Kreischer, Yevonne Lantz, Judy LaRue, Pam LeValley, Jim Leiter, Jerry Lippi, Gloria Kiewer, Donna Kohler, Terry Kohorst, Mike Kreischer, Dave Kreischer, Gary Friendship, Fun, Fortitude and Faith Long, Jim Longwell, Larry McCachran, Marshal McDowell, Rex McGannon, Linda McKeddie, Harry McVay, John Martin, David Martin, Molly Mengerink, Charles Mercer, Gary 84 Metzger, Rick Miller, Caro ' Miller, Kristine Niblick, Jon Nihiser, Sandra Paige, Jack Parrish, John Patterson, Denny Parsons, Paul Pearson, Ron Pease, Penny Poling, Don Poling, Ron Poling, Steve Freshmen Fears Fade As Purmort, Charles Rager, William Reasoner, Anna Reeder, Kathy Replogle, Norma Poole, Jane Prasser, Fred Price, Dave Price, Stephanie Pruden, Mike Putman, Becky Ringwald, Bonita Roberts, Henry 85 Robey, Janet Rogers, Charles Rogers, Jovetta Routt, Charles Rowland, Mike Sennebogen, Henry Showalter, Sid Shumaker, Phyllis Siders, Nancy Sidle, Linda Sinning, Francis Runnion, Teresa Saylor, Betty Schaadt, Harriet Schwartz, Colleen Scott, Sam Sophomore Success Is Seen Smith, Deb by JS Smith, Helen Smith, Jim m Snyder , Donnie m , Sopina , Matt «J- Steele, Charles r Steinmetz, Mark Stetler, Danny Storie, Shirley Stover, Danny Stuck sy, Connie 86 Thomas, Janet Tinker, Marilyn Tobias, Becky Tobias, Paul Trim, Audrey Uncapher, Greg Vandersommen, Karen V-l-C-T-O-R-Y, that ' s the freshman battle cry. Wagonrod, Gary Waldron, Mike Waldron, Ray Warden, Kathy In Searching For A Summit. Wilson, Danny Winters, Penny Woodruff, Jack Wermer, Sharon West, Jane Wilhelm, Kathy Williamson, Steve Zartman, Sharyn Zinsmeister, Ben Freshman ladies ' aid? Sophomore Class Left: Treasurer, Linda Knittle; President, Stan Kepharr; Vice-President, Bill Fails; Secretary, Karen Laemmle. Mr. Bricker, Class Advisor. No longer Greenies, we rushed back to school in the fall only to find that we were back where we started . . . lost! During summer vacation, the face of our high school was lifted and a staff of surgeons performed major surgery. The result of this operation left us wandering into the wrong class- rooms for a few days; but finally we composed ourselves and assumed the role of studious sophomores. We began to think seriously about the courses we would be needing in building the foundations for our careers As our school spirit took hold, we all got football fever. We elected Kathy Briggs as our Homecoming attendant. As the football season faded, basketball took its place and we backed our team at games played in our enormous new gym. With the last cheers of basketball echoing through the school, we began work on a new project. Changing an old tradition, we chose our class rings before we were juniors. With all these activities behind us, we successfully laid another layer in our foundation, leading to a better understanding of ourselves and others. Karen Laemmle, Secretary Blackmore, Don Blanke, Rowland Bowersock, Darla Boyd, Harold Branfield, Jane Brewer, Judy Skeptic Sophomores Seek Security Briggs, Kathy Brown, Danny Burk, Dee Burk, William Burkheimer, Cloyd Burley, Sandy Burley, Shirley Butler, Bruce Camp, Bev Carter, Nancy Chavarria, Ynasio Cheek, Bob Clark, Bonnie Clay, Linda 89 Conn, Lynnette Connors, Dede Cottermon, Bobbie Craig, Carol Crosley, Gary Donnel, Nancy Dougal, Sharon Douglas, Dorothy Drake, Marilyn Droll, Julie Dull, Deborah Davis, DyAnn Davis, Gary Demint, Dick Detwiler, Joyce Dirham, Heather Sophomores Stimulate School Spirit. Dull, Donna Dunno, Doug Dyke, Bonnie Eberle, Chuck Edsall, Patty Eversole, Linda Fails, Bill Falter, John Featheroff, Connie Ferrell, Vaughn Firestone, Joyce Foote, Sandra Foreman, Terry Gamble, Dave Games, John Gardner, Randy 90 A ' Ik Good, Nancy Hablitzel, Ann Haines, Sandra Haller, Don Hammond, Rose Harden, Greg Harmon, Carol Harrington, Susan Hartman, Stan Harvey, Roy Heckman, Les Height, Penny Henkle, Dennis Herring, Charles Sophomores ' Symptoms: Silliness Hufford, Cheryl Hurley, Josephine Jackson, Jim Jerome, Sandra Johns, Carl Hirschy, Scottie Hoersten, Bill Holbrook, Carol Hook, Linda Holtsberry, Ed Horine, Dave Johnson, Barb Jones, Linda Jones, Marcia Jones, Mike Jones, Rache 91 Lee, Larry Lehman, Cheryl Leiter, Jill Lianez, Judy Longsworth, Clifford McClellan, Linda Knittle, Linda Kreischer, Sharon Laemmle, Karen Lape, John Laudick, Larry Service, Sarcasm, and Scholarship McCoy, Mike McCoy, Pat McCoy, Trudy McNeal, Linda McVay, Mary Mason, Janice Matthews, Rick May, Patrica Mefferd, Sharon Mercer, Dick Metzger, Linda Miller, Tim Myers, Carolyn c 92 Paige, Joan Pate, Janice Pflum, Nanette Phillips, Ronnie Poling, Gary Pollock, Dennis Pontius, Terry Prichard, Calvin Prichard, Sandra Pugh, Ellen Purkeypile, Gary Sophomores Succumb Ralston, Linda Reed, Claudia Reidenbach, Bob Rice, Peggy Rinard, Elaine Ringwald, Darlene Risner, Ronnie Roberts, Jackie Roberts, John Robinson, Roger Roggenkemper, Barbara Runnion, Kim Ruskaup, Tim Russell, Barbara Saam, Mary Saylor, Jerry 93 Sheehan, Frances Sheets, Linda Showalter, Anita Smith, Bruce Smith, Tom Speakman, Mike Spencer, Jim Spoon, Lindo Springer, Randy Steinmetz, Tony Sterrett, John Stewart, Judy Stover, Shirley Stump, Sharon Switzer, Billie Swygart, Dave .. .. FiA l e v To Junior Judgment. Teeple, Karen Thatcher, Gary «■ Thatcher, Larry m r Thomas, Loyton K-w Tindall, Tom w Tingley, Jim Trammell, Barbara Truax, Nancy Turner, Dave VanFleet, Sherry Wagonn od, Marlene 94 Walters, Jerry Warden, Paula Watson, Mary Weeder, Marilyn Wehage, Clora Werts, Gary Whitcraft, Steve White, Steve White, Stuart Wilhelm, Karen Wilkin, Beth Wilkinson, Curtis Williams, Danny Williman, Sandra Wise, Carl Wolford, Dick Wolford, Fred Wolverton, Jerry Wolverton, Marilyn Woodruff, Marvin Zielke, Larry Mr. Livingston, I presume? 95 Junior Class Juniors Change From Left: Secretary, Sharyl Schwartz; President, Gig Davis; Vice-President, Cheryl Houg; Treasurer, Susan Poling. Mr. Bowen, Class Advisor. 96 In continuing to build our foundation for the future, we assumed more responsibilities, especially those having to do with the preparation of the Junior-Senior Prom. All year we were busy with activities such as choosing class rings, selling ice cream and candy after school, auctioning off cakes at basketball games, sponsoring coat checks, dances, and bake sales; and we even worked as slaves on slave day. We all worked together in building a memorable layer in our life foundations. Sharyl Schwartz, Secretary Allen, Deanna Andrews, George Axe, Jim f 4.L £l Barnes, Phil Bate, Marsha Bates, Roger Beagle, Jeralee Bell, Betty Benner, Susan Bird, Richard Block, Nancy Bolinger, Bill Booher, Carl Breese, Denise Juvenile to Judicious. -_, Chavarria, Becky Conley, Sandra 1 Couch, Ronald Coyle, Mary  ; _ Coyle, Steve J Crosby, Gary 1A k Crow, Carol Custer , Tom Dai ley , Chery 1 Dashei ■, Barb Davis, Gary Eddins, Willy Elder, Betty Jean 97 Elston, Karen Emery, Kathryn Endicott, Phil Feasby, Carol Fell, Phil Ford, James Fox, Richard Frysinger, Dick Fuerst, Michae Fuerst, Sheila Gair, Chris Gehres, Charles Geisman, Cheryl Germann, Delores Giesy, Janice Gilliland, Brenda ii K Junior Jitters: Gipe, Carolyn Gipe, Linda Gribler, Danny Grubb, Ronald Hall, Jane Harmon, Keith Harrington, Angeline Harrington, Christina Hasseleworth, Jim Heckert, Jane Henney, Ellen fi 1 Hertel, Ellen Hinkledire, Martha Hipsley, Mike 98 Hofmann, Delores Holbrook, Roger Hooker, Julia Houg, Cheryl Hoverman, Bruce Hoverman, Kay Hoverman, Mary Lou Johnson, Bill Keltner, Tom Kerns, Karol Kesler, Linda King, Karen Kreischer, Nancy , Class Rings, Money, Driver ' s License T ■■ a. ■■ ' ■ Krick, Russell Kyle, Dave Laemmle, Karla Lake, Alice Leiter, Steve Ley, Ron Louth, Mike Loyer, Lynn Lynch, Larry McCachran, Marilyn McCollum, Jill McCollum, Lynda McMillen, Sue Marshall, John Marvin, Robert Mengerink, Larry ' - V 99 Poole, Andy Price, Sharon Pritchard, Sue Purkeypile, Allen Purmort, Joyce Richey, Janis Parker, Karen Pheneger, Bruce Poling, Dale Poling, Susan Pollock, Jerry Merkle, Mildred Miller, Larry Jittery Juniors Turn to Roberts, Jerry Roebke, Gretchen Rogers, Steve Rogers, Terry Roggenkemper, Rebecca Rohr, Elaine Sampsell, J. B. Scerba, Dolly Schaffner, Dann Schultz, Tom Schwartz, Sharyl Sealscott, Donna Shell, Ron Shobe, Dick I $1 J 1 3 b 100 Showalter, Barb Showalter, Jill Sluterbeck, Kay Thatcher, Linda Thatcher, Virginia Thomas, Beth Thomas, Elaine Tindall, John Senior Serenity. Underwood, Cheryl VanAusdall, Bob Voyles, Nancy Wagonrod, Ron Waldron, Tom Walker, Roger Webster, Sharon Wheeler, Dan Wheeler, Sharon So what if you did get short changed? It ' s for a good cause. 9k -4 Williams, Art Wilson, Jim Winters, Connie Yerrling, Sharon Young, Mike L 101 - • ' -- ' _.-.... . ,-:]., f -% : We Complete Our Foundation The foundation for our lives has now been fully laid. Our senior year has been the end of the beginning. Our teachers have played an important role in helping to make our foundations sturdy, and now we must go forth and build our lives on these foundations. Our college lives and success on jobs depend basically on what we have learned and done during our high school years. Though sometimes others may not realize it, each senior is fully aware of that fact and it gives him somber moments. According to an old saying everything that one does or encounters becomes a part of him. Van Wert High School has added many and varied parts to each of us. Our memory is the main recorder of these parts and each senior will re- member something a little different from his last year. Some memories will be vivid and some will be hazy, some will be happy and s ome will be sad. Surely among these memories will be: the responsibility of the leadership and morale of the school, our new and remodeled building, Booster Bar sales, our endless participation in organizations, Mrs. Jarvis ' s paragraphing and hunting license, the flared tempers in gov- ernment class, the series of lasts which characterized one ' s senior year, intraclass comradship, the painting of the water tower, the realization that we would never be with many of our classmates again, our invaluable Mr. Gallapoo, those happy and distressing times, the wonderful feeling that accom- panies a senior, the wee hours of the morning spent trying to get something done, the many foolish things each of us did, the time and headaches spent with the Excalibur and Scarlet Quill, the countless games of euchre, all the sports activities, and the times spent day-dreaming and procras- tinating. All these moments combined form the last layer in our life foundations. Seniors Class Colors Burgundy and White Class Flower Burgundy Chrysanthemum Class Motto Success, despite failures, is our goal President ., Er Vice-Presid£nt: T Secretary: Kd th T T,pe u ' rer: Dqve I ' N irWT r p ; ...... Cheryl Agler— Y-Teens 1 , 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1 , 2, 3, 4; F.N.A. 4; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Scarlet Quill 4; Junior Achievement 3, 4; H.S. Bowling League 4. Donald Amweg — Don — Chorus 1; Football 1; Junior Prom Com. 3; Junior Achievement 3, 4, Secretary 4. Karen Anderson William Bagley Stephen Baldwin Barbara Balliet Tom Bebout — Class President 1, 2, 3; Vice President 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, Secretary 2; F.T. A. 4; V-Club 3,4; Latin Club 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; Chorus I; Choir 2, 3, 4; Boys ' State 3; Junior Rotarian 4; Y.M. Jr. Board 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Junior Prom Com. 3; Jr. Ring Pin Com. 3; Sr. Invitation Com. 4; Intramurals 3; H.S. Bowling League 1, 2, 3. Charles Brickner — Science Club 1 , 2, 3, Librarian 2, Secretary 3; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Cheryl Agler Donald Amweg Karen Anderson— Y-Teens 1, 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 4; D.C.T. 3; Junior Prom Com. 3; H.S. Bowling League 2. William Bagley — Bill — Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin 2, 3, 4. What is a Senior? Stephen Baldwin — Steve — Latin Club 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Junioi Achievement 4. Barbara Ballier — Barb — Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Devotion Chairmar 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. Historian 3, President 4; Chorus 1 Scarlet Quill 4, Reporter; Junior Achievement 4. Tom Bebout Charles Brickner 1 James Brickner Donna Broerman Tom Carter — Chorus 1, Choir 2; Intramurals 1, 2; H.S. Bowling League. Andrea Cline — Andy — F.H.A. 1 , 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Com. 3. A Senior is Sad Ronald Cobb — Ron — Hi-Y 1, 2; Science Club 2; Latin Club 2; Intramurals 1, 2. Ronald Coleman — Ron — Junior Achievement 3, 4. Billie Cotterman Brenda Cowan James Brickner — Jim — Science Club 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 2, Vice- President 3; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1 , 2, 3, 4. Donna Jean Broerman — Donna — F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Junior Achievement 4. Tom Carter Andrea Cline Ronald Cobb Ron Coleman Billie Cotterman — Y-Teens 1 , 2, 3, 4, President 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; Latin Club 2, 3, 4, Consul 2; Student Council 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Gen. Scholarship Teams 2, 4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Jr. Ring Pin Com. 3; Excalibur 4, Activities Editor; Scarlet Quill 4, Advertising Manager; Class Secretary 3. Brenda Cowan — Y-Teens 1 , 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 2, Publicity 4; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Majorette 3, 4; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Junior Prom Com. 3. Kay Crosley — Y-Teens 1, 2; G.A.A. 1 , 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Chorus 1; Junior Achievement 3; High School Bowling League 1. Mar Lou Cryer — Y-Teens I, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice- President 4; F.N. A. 2; Latin Club 1 , 2, 3, 4, Cabinet 2; Student Council 4; National Honor Society 4; General Scholarship Teams 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Scarlet Quill, Editor-in-Chief 4; Junior Achievement 3, 4; Pep Club 1. Sharon Daniels Johnette Dempsey John Diener Gary Doner Nancy Doner — Class Treasurer 2, 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4, Secre- tary 2; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, Cabinet 2; Student Council 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3; Chorus 1 ; Choir 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; General Scholarship Teams 1, 3; Junior Prom Com. 3; Jr. Ring Pin Com. 3; Excalibur, Assistant Business Manager 4. Mareia Droll — Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Band 1, 2; Chorus 1; Junior Achievement 3. Kay Crosley Mar Lou Cryer Sharon Daniels — G.A.A. 4; F.H.A. 4. Johnette Dempsey — F.H.A. 1, 2; Chorus 1; Pep Club and Sentimenta John Diener — Hi-Y 2; V-Club 4; Science Club I; Latin Club 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Scarlet Quill, Reporter 4; National Thespians 3, 4. Gary Doner — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; D.C.T. 4; Chorus I; Football I, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. Nancy Doner Mareia Droll Gary Duncan Stanley Edwards Bradford Eugene Featheroff — Brad — Chorus 1 . 3; Class 1, 2, 3; 2, 3, 4; Patsy Ann Feigert — Patsy — Class Vice-President 2, Secretary 1; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, President 2; G.A.A. F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1 Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; General Scholarship 1, 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Junior Ring Pin Committee 3; Excalibur, Editor 4. With Mixed Emotions, Beverlee Fell — Bev — Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, Devotional Chairman 2, Treasurer 3, Social Chairman 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3; Girl ' s State 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Gen. Scholar. Teams 3; Junior Prom Com. 3; Excalibur, Assist. Editor 4; Scarlet Quill Staff 4. Jacqueline Fox — Jackie — Y -Teens 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 3, 4; Chorus 2; Choir 3, 4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Scarlet Quill 4; Junior Achievement 3, 4. Cheryl Fraker Larry Francis Gary Duncan — Dune — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 1 , 2, 3, 4, Vice- President 3; Latin Club 2, 3, 4, Consul 2; Student Council 3, 4; Band 1 , 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3; Class Play 2, 3, 4; I.O.O.F ' . United Nations Pilgrimage 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Junior Rotarian 4; General Scholarship Teams 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Excalibur, Sales Manager 4; Scarlet Quill, Reporter 4; Intramurals 1, 2; American Legion Essay Award 3; National Thespians 2, 3, 4. Stanley E. Edwards — Stan — Class Play 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Excalibur, Photographer 4; Scarlet Quill, Photographer 4; National Thespians 4; Junior Achievement 3. Bradford Eugene Featheroff Patsy Ann Feigert Beverlee Fell Jacqueline Fox Cheryl Fraker — Y-Teen 1, 2; G.A.A. 1, 2; D.C.T. 3, 4, Vice- President 4; Chorus 1, 2. Larry Francis — Chorus Ted Friesner — Junior Prom Com. Jock Frysinger — Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; FT. A. 2; Latin Club 2, 3; Chorus 1; Choir 4; Boy ' s 3; Junior Rotarian 4; Football I; Baseball I, 2, 4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Jr. Ring Pin Com. 3; Scarlet Quill, Reporter 4; Intramurals 2, 3. Jerry Galloway Robert Games William Gardner Terry Geething Judy Geisman — Y-Teens 1, 2,; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Bowling Assistant 4; D.C.T. 4, Treasurer 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Chorus 1; Junior Prom Com. 3; Junior Achievement 3; H.S. Bowlinq Leaque 1,2,3. Sally Ann German — D.C.T. 4 Secretary. Ted Friesner Jack Frysinger Jerry Galloway — Jer — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, Vice-President 2; Y.M. Jr. Board 2, 3; Junior Prom Com. 3; H.S. Bowling League 2. Robert Games — Bob — Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; V-Club 3- 4; Chorus 1, 2; Class Play 4; Boys ' State 3; Junior Rotarian 4; General Scholarship 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Scarlet Quill, Reporter 3, Sports Editor 4. He Plans His Future William Gardner — Bill — Hi-Y 4; Latin Club 4. Terry Geething — V-Club 2, 3, 4; President 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Achievement 3; High School Bowling League 3. Judy Geisman Sally German _ . Lela Gilbert Carol Griesinger Gary Gribler — H-Y 1, 2„ President 2; V-Club 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Boys ' State 3; National Honor Society 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Junior Prom Com. 3; Sr. Invitation Com. 4; Excalibur, Sports Editor 4; Intramurals 3. Donna Gribler — Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Junior Prom Com. 3; Excalibur, typist 4; Scarlet Quill, Circula- tion Manager 4; Junior Achievement 3, 4. He May Seem Superior John Grubb Larry Grubb — Legs. Susan Haller Lois Harrow Lela Gilbert — Y-Teens 2; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Song Leader 1; Chorus 1; Pep Club 1. Carol Griesinger — Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1 , 2, 3, 4; F.N.A. 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 4; Band 1; Chorus 1; Junior Prom Com. 3; Home- coming Attendant 2, 3, 4; Scarlet Quill 4; Hobby Show Candidate 4. Gary Gribler Donna Gribler John Grubb Larry Grubb Susan Haller — Susie — Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Excalibur, typist 4; Junior Achievement 4. Lois Harrow— Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1. 2: Gen. Scholar. Teams 3; Junior Achievement 3; Pep Club 1. John Harvey — Caesar — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1, 2; Band 1; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Junior Achievement 3; High School Bowling League 1, 2, 3. Paul Herring — Science Club 1, 2, Vice-President 2; Latin Club 1, 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Junior Rotarian 4; General Scholarship Teams 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Scarlet Quill, Business Manager 4; Junior Achievement 3; High School Bowling League 1 . Carla Hirn Alice Hoersten Tim Hoghe Kathy Holtkamp Sherrill Holtsbcrry — Red — Y -Teens 1; G.A.A. 1, 2; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Junior Achievement 3, 4. Philip David Jones — Latin Club 1, 2; Band 1 , 2, 3, 4. John Harvey Paul Herring Carlo Hirn — Rosita — Y-Teen 1 , 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Chorus 1; Junior Achievement 3, 4. Alice Hoersten — F.N. A. 4. But How Does He Feel? Tim Hoghe — Band 1; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; In- tramurals 2, 3; High School Bowling League 2, 3. Kathy Holtkamp — Class Secretary 2, 4; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; Social Chairman 2, Vice President 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, His- torian 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; FT. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas- urer 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Girls ' State 3; National Honor Society 4; General Scholarship Teams 3; Junior Prom Com. 3; Excalibur, Photog- raphy Editor 4; Scarlet Quill, Reporter 4; D.A.R. Contestant 4. Sherrill Holtsberry Philip Jones Dick Jones Bill Jones David Keith — Hi-Y 2, 3,; V-Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 3, 4; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Gen. Scholar. Teams 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1 , 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Intramurals 2; Junior Achieve- ment 3. Karen Klein — Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; FT. A 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; General Scholar. Teams 2; Junior Prom Com. 3; Scarlet Quill, Associate Editor 4. A Senior is Reminiscent Denny Knittle — Denny — Hi-Y 1, 2; Treasurer 2; V-Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Chorus 1, 2; Y.M. Jr. Board 1, 2; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Jr. Ring Pin Com. 3; H.S. Bowling League 1. Judy Kyle — D.C.T. 3; Chorus I, 2; Junior Prom Com. 3. Grace Lampert Charles Langdon Dick Jones — Snavely — Hi-Y 3, Vice-President 3; Chorus 1, Choir 2, 3; Class Play 4; Gen. Scholar. Teams 4; Football 1, 2; Junior Prom Com. 3; Junior Achievement 3; H.S. Bowling League 1, 2. Bill Jones — Hi-Y 1, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Junior Achievement 3, 4. David Keith Karen Klein Denny Knittle Judy Kyle Grace Lampert — F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Charles Langdon — Chuck — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Achievement 3, 4. Judy Leiter — Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Cabinet 2- F.N. A. 2, 3; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Jr ' . Achievement 3, 4; H.S. Bowling League 1, 2, 3. Karen Linser — Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, Secretary 2; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Reserve Cheerleader I, 2. Barbara Lintermoot Donald Lippi Mike Long Marcia McCracken Jim McDowell — Dewey — Hi-Y 1, 2; D.C.T. 4; Football 1, 2; Intramurals 2, 3. Mary Ann Makuh — Y-Teens I, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, His- torian 3, 4; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Junior Prom Com. 3; Excalibur, Advertising 4; Scarlet Quill, Reporter 4; Junior Achievement 3, 4; Pep Club 1 ; H.S. Bowling League 4; French 4. Judy Leiter Karen Linser Barbara Lintermoot — Barb — Y-Teen 1 , 2, 3, 4, Social Chair- man 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; National Honor Society 4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Excalibur, Business Manager 4; Scarlet Quill, Reporter 4- Pep Club 1. Donald Lippi — Frog As Graduation Approaches Mike Long — Junior Prom Com. 3; Junior Achievement 3, 4. Marcia McCracken — Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, Newspaper Reporter 3; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Chorus I; Choir 2, 3, 4. Jim McDowell Mary Ann Makuh Wendell Matthias Roger Mengerink Max Mercer — Junior — Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4. Gloria Michels — F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 1 ; Y-Teens 1, 3. The End of the Beginning. Linda Mohr — Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1 , 2, 3, 4; F.N.A. 4; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Gen. Scholar. Team 2, 3, 4; Sr. Invitation Com. 4; Debate Team 1, 2; Masque Gavel 1, 2, 3, 4; National Thespians 2, 3, 4; Na- tional Forensic 1, 2, 3, 4. Eric Monce — Class Vice-President 1, President 4; Hi-Y 2; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Presi- dent 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Jr. Ring Pin Com. 3; Sr. Invitation Com. 4; V-Club. Dennis Myers Wendell Matthias — ' ' Butch — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; 4, Chaplain 2, 3; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Gen. Scholar. Teams 2; Junior Prom Com. 3; Intramurals 2, 3; Junior Achievement 3; H.S. Bowling League 3. Roger Mengerink — Pjjnky — Football 4; Intramurals 3. Max Mercer Gloria Michels Linda Mohr Eric Monce Linda Moore — Shorty — G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Program Chairman 3; Junior Achievement 3, 4; French Club 3, 4. Dennis Myers — Speedy — Hi-Y 1 , 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Y.M. Jr. Board 1, 2; Football 1, 2; Junior Prom Com. 3; Intramurals 1. 2, 3; Junior Achievement 3, 4; H.S. Bowling League 1, 2, 3. Patricia E. Nelson — Pat — Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; FT A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.N. A. 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 3, 4; Chorus I; National Honor Society 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; High School Bowling League 3. Charles Overholt — Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Rex Pankratz Cheryl Partin Carolyn Phillips Linda Perry Dick Pontius — Intramurals 1. 2, 3, 4. Steve Ragan — Science Club 1, 2, Secretory 2; Junior Rotarian 4; Junior Achievement 3; H.S. Bowling League 1. Pat Nelson Charles Overholt Rex Pankratz — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; V-Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Junior Rotarian 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Junior Ring Pin Committee 3; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Junior Achievement 3; High School Bowling League 1, 2, 3. Cheryl Partin — Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.N. A. 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Chorus I; Choir 2, 3, 4; Junior Achievement 3, 4; High School Bowling League 1, 2. Carefree Fun, Linda Perry — Class President 1, 2; Student Council 1, 2; Na- tional Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Summer Editor of 1963 Co-Hi-Sco Yearbook; Class Play 3; (Cotton Dale Hish School) Totem Pole 4; (Ohio City). Carolyn Phillips — G.A.A. 2; F.H.A. 2; Band 1, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Intramurals 2; Pep Club 3. Dick Pontius Steve Ragan hA Aifc Mary Rager Marjorie Ries Gary Riggs — Riggsy — Hi-Y 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Y. M. Jr Board 1, 2; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Sr. Invitation Com 4; Scarlet Quill, Assistant Editor 4. Gail Robey—Y -Teens 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3; F.N.A. 2, 3, 4, Presi- dent 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Girls ' State 3; Scarlet Quill, Circula- tion Manager 4; D.A.R. Contestant 4; Junior Achievement 3, 4. Careful Planning, Tim Rolston — Hans — Hi-Y 3, 4; V-Club 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Band 1; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Intramurals 3. Brenda Rowland — Y-Teens 1 , 2, 3, 4; B.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Scarlet Quill, Circulation 4; Junior Achievement 3, 4; Pep Club 1 ; H.S. Bowling League 3. Paul Scaer Richard Schaffer Mary Rager — Y-Teens I, 2, 3, 4, Music Leader 1, Secretary 4; F.N.A. 3-4; V-Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, Officer 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Na- tional Honor Society 4; Cheerleader 1 , 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Excalibur, Art Editor 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Homecoming Attendant 1; Masque Gavel 2, 3; National Forensic 3, 4. Marjorie Ries — Marj — Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Excalibur, Typist 4; Scarlet Quill, Reporter 4; Junior Achieve- ment 3. Gary Riggs Gail Robey Tim Rolsten Brenda Rowland Paul Scaer — Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Na- tional Honor Society 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Gen. Scholar. Teams 2, 3, 4. Richard Schaffer — Dick — Football 1, 4; Baseball 4; Scarlet Quill, Reporter 4; Intramurals 4. Michael D. Shaffner — Mike — High School Bowling League 2, 3, 4. Roger Schnepp — Junior Achievement 3. Jim Sheets Linda Shimp Donald Sidle Helen Slane Thomas Speer — General Scholarship Team 3. Susan Spray — Suzy — F.H.A. 1; F.N. A. 4; Scarlet Quill, typist 4; Pep Club 1. Michael Schaffner Roger Schnepp Jim Sheets — Sleepy — Football 1; Baseball 4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Intramurals 1, 3; High School Bowling League 1 , 2, 3, 4. Linda Shimp — Shimpie — G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 2, President 3; Band 1; Junior Prom Com. 3; Pep Club 1 Careless Cramming Donald Sidle Helen Slane Thomas Speer Susan Spray Jim Spridgeon Carol Jean Spry Dona Stautmeister — llo — F.T.A. 4; Choir 4; Junior Achieve- ment 4. Marcia Sterner, — Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. This Is a Senior. Bruce Stevens — Science Club 2; Latin Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Junior Achievement 3, 4. Karen Sue Stittsworth — Sudie — Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band I, 2, 3, 4; Junior Achievement 3, 4. Sandra Terry Linda Thomas 1 Jim Spridgeon — Hi-Y ' l; Y.M. Jr. Board 1, 2; Football 1; Basket- ball 1, 2; Intramurals 3; H.S. Bowling League 1, 2, 3, 4. Carol Jean Spry — F.H.A. 1, 2; Secretary 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Scarlet Quill Typist 4; Pep Club 1 . Nona Stautmeister Marcia Stemen Bruce Stevens Karen Sue Stittsworth Sandra Kay Terry — Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.N. A. 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Junior Prom Com. 3; Excalibur Assistant Art Editor 4. Linda Thomas — Lin — F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1. Barbara Tindall — Barb — F.H.A. 1 , 2, 3, 4. Dave Wotkins — Oaf — Class Treasurer 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Secre- tary 3; Latin Club 2, 3; Chorus 1; Junior Rotarian 4; Football 1; Junior Prom Com. 3; Junior Achievement 3, 4; High School Bowling League 3. Mickey Whitaker Denny Wilhelm Linda Williams David Woodruff — Latin Club 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Excalibur, photographer 4. Gary Zimmerman — Latin Club 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 4; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Scarlet Quill, Exchange Editor 4. Barbara Tindall David Woodruff David Watkins Mickey Whitaker — Hi-Y 2; Chorus 1, 2; Choir 3, 4; Football 1; High School Bowling League 2, 3. Denny Wilheim — Willy — Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1 . Linda Williams — Lin — F.H.A. 3, 4; D.C.T. 3; Chorus I; Choir 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1. Marjorie Williams — Mar- gie — F.H.A. 1, 2. Debbie Wilson — Y-Teen 1 , 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 3; Latin Club 1; Choir 1, 2; Class Play 2; Junior Prom Com- mittee 3; Pep Club 1 . Gary Zimmerman Most Likely To Succeed Nancy Doner Dave Keith Best Dancers Sandra Terry Bill Jones Wittiest Carlo Him Dick Jones Senior Most Typical renda Cowan Gary Gribler Done Most for The Class Patsy Feigert Tom Bebout Most Courteous illie Cotterman Poul Scaer Most Athletic Lindo Mohr Terry Geething Best Looking Corol Greisinger Gary Riggs Best Figure and Physique Sharon Daniels Dave Woodruff Best Personality Mary Roger Eric Monce Most Dependable Barbara Lintermoot Gary Duncan Best Dressed Marcia Steman Denny Knittle 121 The loyal, busy, fun-filled, and V-l-C-T-O-R-Y, that ' s the Senior Battle Cry. Girls gab??? IN MEMORIAM HARRIET Not ANOTHER mistake! i lazy, moments in the life of a Senior n £i m n 1 VAN WERT uj 60f-70if-804-90£ and a- $1.00 — Thank you Now, whom should I vote for? 123 Mr. Gallapoo was honored by the seniors ' dedica- tion of the Excalibur. Gary Duncan and Brenda Cowan were pre- sented the American Legion awards for out- standing Senior boy and girl. A special Black Inc. award and an award from the student body were also presented to Mr. Gallapoo. Girls ' and Boys ' State Delegates — Left: Beverlee Fell, Kathy Holtkamp, Gail Robey, Jack Frysinger, Gary Gribler, Tom Bebout. Valedictorian Billie Cotterman Senior Citiren of the Year llona Stautmeister Senior Awards Special Music Department Award Brenda Cowan V.W. County Registered Nurses Assn. Scholarship Billie Cotterman ■•tf i DAR Good Citirenship Awards Kothy Holtkamp Gail Robey Betty Crocker Homemaker Award Billie Cotterman Nursing and Teaching Scholarship awarded by the Six-Thirty Club Mary Roger MarLou Cryer United Nations Delegate Award by the Oddfellows Lodge Gary Duncan Outstanding G.A.A. Senior Girl Linda Shimp Baccalaureate and Commencement! Baccalaureate Services Sunday, June 2, 1963 — 6:30 p.m. Processional, Coronation March Meyerbeer Van Wert High School Band, Mr. Jay Hall, Director Invocation Rev. Paul D. Chiles First Methodist Church God Is The Light of the World Morgan Van Wert High School Choir, Mr. L. W. Schaufelberger Scripture Lesson: James 4: 6-17 Rev. H. McCracken Calvary E.U.B. Church A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Van Wert High School Choir Baccalaureate Sermon, What Is Your Life? Wesley Methodist Benediction Rev. Robert McCachran First Presbyterian Church Recessional, Slow March from Scipio Handel Van Wert High School Band Luther Rev. D. Riggs Baccalaureate Speaker Reverend Riggs 126 .rrT rrs,2 E : rm . . £  ¥ Complete Senior Memories Commencement Program June 5, 1963 — 6:30 p.m. Processional, Pomp and Circumstance Edward Elger Van Wert High School Band, Mr. Jay Hall, Director National Anthem High School Band Invocation The Reverend C. H. Matthias Psalm 96 Roe Van Wert High School Choir, Mr. L. W. Schaufelberger, Director Psalm 150 Franck Van Wert High School Alma Mater Introduction of Speaker Mr. Earl W. Branfield Class Address Mr. E. R. Smith Vice President of Ohio Tractor and Implement Company Presentation of Class Mr. S F. Goedde Presentation of Diplomas Board of Education America High School Band Benediction The Reverend C. H. Matthias Recessional, Pilgrim Chorus Wagner Commencement Speaker Mr. E. R. Smith The Graduating Class of 1963 Wisdom Is the Principal Thing; Therefore Get Wisdom: And With All Thy Getting Get Understanding. Proverbs 4:7 Student Index Adelblue, Martha S9 Agler, Barbara 81 Agler, Benny 97 Agler, Cheryl-Senior 105 Agler, Cheryl 26,34,42,80,81 Agler, Jean 35,89 Agler, Larry 97 Agler, Loinetta 34,81 Albright, Robert 89 Albright, William 75 81 Allen, Deanna 34,97 Allenbaugh, Adrian 81 Allenbaugh, Delphos 81 Amweg, Don 105 Anderson, Don 36,81 Anderson, Karen 35,105 Anderson, Nancy 36,38,39 Andrews, George 97 Andrews, Martha 81 Army, Mike 3 1 Ashbaugh, Susan 89 Axe, Jim 97,75 Baer, Barbara 34,81 Baer, Bonnie 34,37 81 Baer, Ron 89 Baer, Tom 33,81 Bogley, William 105 Baker, Judy 32,35,37,89 Baldwin, Steven 105 Baldwin, Susan 35,42,81 Balliet, Barbaro 34,37,105 Baltzell, Mike 33 38 39 43,69.89 Bandy, Lynn 33,89 Barnes, Phil 97 Bate, Marsha 29,37 38 97 Bates, Roger 22,97 Beagle, Jerollee 97 Bebout, Tom 24,26,28,39 40 43,54,64,104,105,120 124 Beck, Phil 76 81 Bell, Betty 97,101 Benner, Philip 81 Benner, Susan 97 Beyer, Sharon 89 Bird. Richard 31,97 Blockmore, Don 77 89 Blake, Jackie 2,35,73,81 Blanke, Rolland 31 89 Block, Nancy 32,34 38 97 Bolinger, Bill 33,97 Booher, Carl 97 Boroff, Linda 8 1 Bowersock, Darla 32,35 53 89 Boyce, Sandra 34,81 Boyd, Harold 40,89 Brabant, Karen 89 Bronfield, Jane 24,32,35 36 38,40,50,89 Breese, David 31,81 Breese, Denise 37,97 Brewer, Jerry 81 Brewer, Judy 37,89 Brickner, Barbara 32 35 42 58,81 Brickner, Charles 42 105 Brickner, Jim 42,106 Briggs, Kathy 26,28,35,38 39,43,48,52,72,73,82 Briggs, Nancy 24,35,81 Broerman, Donno, 106 Brown, Dan 89 Brown, Hazel 34,37,42,81 Buechner, Susan 34,42,81 Burk, Dee 32,35,37 38,89 Burk, William 89 Burkheimer, Cloyd 75,89 Burley, Sandra 42,89 Burley, Shirley 32,35,36 38,42,89 Burnes, Brian 42,76,81 Burnett, Charles 31,75,81 Burnett, Steven 42,81 Bushong, Janet 32, ' 34,42 81 Butler, Bruce 39,40,43,69,89 Butler, Connie 34,42,81 Camp, Beverly 40,50,89 Carter, Nancy 35,89 Carter, Tom 1 06 Casula, James 31,75,81 Chavarna, Becky 97 Chovama, Ynasio 75,76,89 Cheek, Robert 89 Clark, Bonnie 89 Clay, Linda 37,89 Cloy, Solly 37,81 Cline, Andrea 106 Cline, Dione 34,42,81 Clouse, Carole 89 Cobb, Ronnie 106 Coleman, Ronald 106 Colter, Duane 81 Compton, Tom 33 36 38 42 50,89 Conley, Debbie 32,34,82 Conley, Joan 35 Conley, Sandra 37,97 Conn, Lynnette 32,35,40 90 Conners, Dede 32,35 36 38 42,50,90,95 Coon, Cherrie 34,42,82 Cooper, Robert 82 Cotterman, Billie 29,32,38 42,44,45,53,59 106 120,124,125 Cottermon, Bobbie 32,35 38 53,90 Couch, Ronald 36,50 97 Cowan, Brenda 25,29,32,38 40,42,53,106,120 124 125 Cox, Ervin 82 Coyle, Mary 32,34,40,97 Coyle, Steve Craig, Carol 32,35,38,90 Crone, Brent 77,82 Crosby, Gory 33,38,39,42, 43,50,75,97 Crosley, Gary 90 Crosley, Kay 35,107 Crow, Carol 34,37,38,97 Cryer, Greg 3 1 ,82 Cryer, Mar Lou 26,28 29 32,38,44,107,125 Custer, Tom 97 Dailey, Cheryl 37,97 Dangler, Roger 90 Daniels, Sharon 107 121 Dasher, Barbara 25,32,34 36 38,40,50,97 Dovis, DyAnn 32,35,37 40,90 Davis, Gory 26,28,39,43 56,68,96,97 Davis, Gary Lewis 90 Davis, Kim 28,75,82 Demint, Richard 90 Dempsey, Don 97 Dempsey, Johnette 1 07 Dempsey, Mary 82 Dersham, Beverly 34,82 Detwiler, Joyce 90 Diener, John 31,36,39,40 42,43,50,107 Dirham, Heather 35,40,90 Doner, Gary 31,107 Doner, Nancy 26,28,29,32, 40,45,59,107,120 Doner, Sharon 35,82 Donnell, Nancy 34,37,90 Dougal, Sharon 34,42,90 Douglas, Dorothy 90 Drake, Marilyn 35,37,90 Droll, Julie 24,32,34,38, 40,73,90 Droll, Marcio 32,35,38,107 Dull, Deborah 32,35 36 40, 42,50,90 Dull, Donna 37,90 Duncan, Gary 26,27,28,29 36,38,39,42,43,44,45,59 75,77,108,121,124,125 Duncan, Ora 82 Duncan, Phil 33,77,82 Duncan, Vernon 82 Dunifon, Kay 34,82 Dunifon, Pam 82 Dunlap, Dan 76,82 Dunn, Larry 82 Dunne, Douglas 90 Dustman, Pom 34,82 Dustmon, Tom 76 82 DuVall, Bob 97 Dyke, Bonnie 90 Dyke, Ruth 42,97 Early, Brendo 82 Eberle, Charles 75,76,90 Eberle, Pom 82 Eddins, Herman 82 Eddins, Willie 75,97 Edsall, Pot 35,90 Edwards, Donis 37,82 Edwards, Stanley 31,36,39, 43,44,45,50,108 Elder, Betty 97 Elliot, Nikki 24,42,48 82 Elston, Karen 26,28,35,38 98 Emery, Kathryn 34 98 Endicott, Phil 26,28,33 38 39,43,75,76 98 Eschbach, Sandra 82 Eversole, Linda 38,90 Fails, Bill 38,39,43,69,88,90 Poller. John 90 Foris, Leon 82 Fazler, Linda 32,34,38,42,82 Feosby, Anno 35,42,82 Feasby, Carol 22,32,38,98 Feotheroff, Brad 1 08 Feotheroff, Connie 90 Feigert, Bill 42,75,76 82 Feigert, Patsy 25,26,28,29, 32,38,40,45,108,120,124 Fell, Beverlee 22,25,29,32, 40,44,45,108 Fell, Phil 36,68,98 Ferrell, Vaughn 24,38,39, 40,43,69,90 Firestone, Joyce 40 42 90 Fisher, Mike 82 Fleming, Phil 76,82 Foote, Sandra 32,35,38,42 90 Ford, J. C. 98 Foreman, Terry 31,90 Fox, Jackie 22,32,38,40, 42,54,108 Fox, Richord 40,98 Froker, Cheryl 31,108 Fran Lan Franks, Jeanne 32,34,82 Freisner, Ted 109 Fry, Richard 82 Frysinger, Dick 24,38,39, 43,76,98 Frysinger, Gary 24,33,82 Frysinger, Jack 24,33,39 40 43,44,77,109,124 Fuerst, Mike 98 Fuerst, Sheila 98 Gair, Chris 31,33,50,75,98 Galloway, Jerry 109 Gamble, David 31,33 38 90 Gomes, Bob 33,36,39 43,44 50,51,52,75,77,109 John 28,33,38,68 90 Gan 83 Gardner, Bill 38,109 Gardner, Randy 33,38 40, 69,77,90 Geething, Terry 39,43,65,67, 77,109,121 Gehres, Charles 31,38,76 98 Gehres, Steven 76,83 Geisman, Cheryl 42 98 Geisman, Judy 31,109 Gelp, Nancy 35,91 German, Sally 31,109 Germann, Delores 98 Gheckler, Richard 83 Giesy, Janice 32,37,38 98 Gilbert, David 83 Gilbert, Lela 37,1 10 Gilbert Wayne 83 Gilliland, Brendo 34 38,39 43,72,98 Gipe, Carolyn 32,34,37,98 Gipe, Linda 98 Girod, Koren 35 91 Glecker, Richard 33,75 Goins, Steve 83 Good, Nancy 32,34 38 91 Grandstaff, Richard 31 83 Green, Cynthia 32,34,42,83 Greisinger, Carol 32,35,37, 38,44,48,53,1 10,121 Gribler. Dan 33,98 Gnbler, Donna 32,38,44,1 10 Gribler, Gory 28,29 39 40 43,45,54,64,1 10,120,124 Grove, Bob 83 Grubb, John 1 10 Grubb, Larry 1 1 Grubb. Ron 98 Hablitzel, Ann 32,35,38,91 Haines, Sandra 38,91 Hall, Jane 32,35,38 40, 73,98 Holier, Don 91 Holler, Susan 32,35,45,1 10 Hammond, Ida 83 Hammond. Rosemary 91 Harder, Gregg 33,38,42,91 Hardman, Betty 83 Harmon, Carol 38,91 Harmon, Keith 39,40.43 75 77,98 Harrington, Angeline 24,29, 34,38,40,98 Harrington, Chris 34,40,98 Harrington, Linda 34,83 Harrington, Susan 25,32,38, 40,52,54,91 Harrison, Barbara 83 Harrow, Lois 32,38, 1 1 Hartman Stan 91 Harvey, John 40,68,70 1 1 1,140 Harvey, Roy 38,91 Hasselsworth. Jim 31 91 Hawk, Bill 38.42,91 Heckert, Jane 98 Heckman, Leslie 33,38.91 Height, Penny 91 Henkle, Dennis 33,38,40,91 Henney, Ellen 98 Herring, Charles 31,33,38, 50,91 Herring, Poul 29,39,43, 44,11 1 Hertel, Ellen 35,40,98 Himburg, David Himburg, Tom 83 hinkledire, Martho 98 Hipslev, Mike 98 Hirn, Carlan 1 1 1 , 1 20 Hirn, Keith 83 Hirschy, Scott 38,40,75,91 Hoersten, Alice 37,1 1 1 Hoersten, Bill 91 Hofmann. Delores 22,32 38,40,98 Hofmann, Gary 83 Hoghe. Tim 40,77,1 1 1 Hoahe, Tonnie 34,83 Holbrook, Carol 35,91 Holbrook, Phyllis 83 Holbrook, Roger 22,68,98 Holtkamp. Kathy 22,25.26 28 29.32,35.38.42 45 104,1 1 1,124,125 Holstberry. Eddie 91 Holtsberry. Sherrill 1 1 1 Hcok, Linda 91 Hooker, Julia 32,99 Horine, Davie 75,91 Houa, Cheryl 32,34,38,39 40,43,72.96 99 Hoverman, Barbora 83 Hoverman, Bruce 33,40 99 Hovermon, Koy 34,99 Hoverman, Mary Lou 34 38,99 Hudson, Gloria 35,37 83 Huffine, Gary 83 Hufford, Cheryl 91 Hunziker, Bob 33,38 39 43,99 Hunziker, Richard 24 42 83,101 Hurley, Josephine 91 Huzzar. Joyce 32,34,38 40,99 Hyre, Dave 38,42,50.75 76.99 Ingman, John 31 33 99 Jackson, Jim 91 Jackson, Lynn 33,83 Jacobs, Lindo 35,83 Jerome, Sondro 91 Johns, Corl 91 Johns, Terry 99 Johnson, Barbaro 35 38 75,91 Johnson, Bill 99 Jones, Bill 33,40,1 12 120 Jones, Dick 25,36,38,44 50,1 12,120 Jones, Jane 34,83 Jones, Linda 33,35,38,50,91 Jones, Marcia 91 Jones, Mike 40 91 Jones, Phil 33,40,1 1 1 Jones, Rochel 32,35,38,91 Jones, Tony 42,76,83 Joseph, Nancy 42,83 Kaduk, Kathy 34 73,83 Kanney, Pam 50,92 Karst, Julius 83 Keith, David 26,28,29,39 40 43,59,65,67,1 12,120,124 Keltner, Tom 38,39 43 68 77,99 Kennedy, Charles 33.76 80,83 Kephart, Ston 26,28,33,38, 40,69,88,92 Kerns, Janet 83 Kerns, John 83 Kerns, Karol 34,38,99 Kesler, Linda 42,99 Killion, Carol 24,32,35, 53,84 Killion, Steve 84 Kinq, Karen 32.38,40,42,99 Kinkle, Jeff 75,92 Kirchenbauer, David 84 Kitchen, Betty 84 Klausing, Bob 92 Klausing, Connie 32,35.42.84 Klein, Karen 25,29,32,35 37, 38,42,44,50 51 1 12 Klewer, Domma 34 84 Klutka, Kerry 32,35,38, 40,50,92 Knittle, Denny 39,43,68,70, 71,77,1 12 121 Knittle, Linda 28,32,35,36, 38,40,88,92 Kohler, Terry 84 Kohorst, Mike 42,75,84 Kreischer, David 84 Kreischer, Gory 84 Kreischer, Nancy 34,38,99 Kreischer, Sharon 92 Kreischer, Yvonne 34,84 Krick, Russell 99 Kyle, David 99 Kyle, Judy 1 12 Loemmle, Koren 25,32,35, 38,40,50,88,92 Laemmle, Karla 34,40,42,99 Lake, Alice 32,37,99 Lampert, Grace 1 1 2 Langdon, Charles 33,75,1 12 Lantz, Judy 84 Lope, John 92 LaRue, Pom 34,37,42,84 Loudick, Larry 38,69,92 Lee, Larry 42,92 Lehman, Cheryl 42,92 Leiter, Jerry 31,84 Leiter, Jill 92 Leiter, Judy 32,35,38,113 Leiter, Steve 33, 99 Levalley, Jim 84 Ley, Ron 99 Lianez, Judy 37,92 Linser, Karen 32,35,47,113 Lintermoot, Barbara 29,32, 35,38,42,44,45,1 13,121 Lipni, Don 113 Lippi, Gloria 34,42,84 Lonq, Jim 84 Long, Mike 1 13 Longeworth, Clifford 92 Longwell, Lorry 75,84 Louth, Mike 31,99 Loyer, Lynn 24,29,32,34 38,40,99 Lynch, Larry, 99 McCachran, Marilyn 29,32 34,38,40,99 Marshall, McCachran 84 McClellan, Linda, 32,28,92 McCollum, Jill 26,28,32,38, 39,40,43,48,72,99 McCollum, Linda 99 McCoy, Mike 75,92 McCoy, Patrick 75, 92 McCoy, Trudy 92 McCrocken, Marcia 32,38, 40,113 McDowell, Jim 31,113 McDowell, Rex 75,84 McGannon, Linda 32,34 42,84 McKeddie, Horry 84 McMillen, Steve 31 McMillen, Sue 32 34 99 McNeal, Linda 92 McVay, John 34,36,42,50,84 McVay, Mary 35,38,92 Makuh, Mary 32 34,38,44, 45,102,1 13 Marshall, John 31,99 Martin, David 31,84 Martin, Mary 32,34,36,84 Marvin, Bob 31,39 43,50, 75,76,99 Mason, Janice 32,38,92 Matthews, Rick 92 Matthias, Wendell 33,38,40, 54,1 14 Moy, Pot 32,38,92 Mefford, Sharon 32,37,40, 42,92 Mengerink, Charles 75,84 Mengerink, Larry 39,43, 68,99 Mengerink, Roger 75,1 14 Mercer, Gary 42,84 Mercer, Max 1 14 Mercer, Richard 92 Merkle, Mildred 34,100 Metzger, Rick 84 Metzger, Linda 92 Michaels, Gloria 1 14 Miller, Carol 84 Miller, Carolyn 92 Miller, Harold 69,92 Miller, James 92 Miller, Knsfina 34,37,84 Miller, L«rry 100 Miller, Mary Ann 32 34 40 42,100 Miller, Phil 84 Miller, Robert 92 Miller, Ron 38,84 Miller, Tim 38,40,92 Mitchner, Lyle 85 Mix, Larry 85 Mohr, Linda 32,36,37,40, 1 14,121 Mchr, Tom 85 Monce, Eric 26,28,39,40,43, 44,53,56,68,70,75,104, 1 14,121 Moore, Linda 44,1 14 Mosure, Gloria 31,32,34,100 Mosure, Jim 31 Moyer, Vicki 34,85 Myers, Carolyn 35,40,42,92 Myers, David 40,93 Myers, Denny 33,38,1 14 Myers, Jim 42,100 Myers, Kathleen 40,93 Neiford, Bonnie 34,85 Nelson, Pat 29,32,37,38, 42,53,115 Niblick, Jon 85 Nihiser, Sandra 34,85 Niswonger, Scott 50,76,93 Orr, Richard 33,38,69,93 Oswalt, Connie 42,93 Overholt, Charles 39,43, 65,115 Paige, Jack 75,85 Paige, Joan 34,37,93 Ponkratz, Rex 39,43,64,1 15 Parker, Koren 100 Parrish, John 85 Parson, Paul 31,50,75,85 Partin, Cheryl 32,35,38,115 Pate, Janice 35 Patterson, Dennis 75,85 Pearson, Ron 75,85 Pease, Penny 85 Perry, Lindo Kay 115 Pflum, Nanette 32,35,93 Pheneger, Bruce 31,33,38, 40,100 Phillips, Carolyn 42,1 15 Phillips, Ron 42,75,93 Poling, Dale 40,42,100 Poling, Don 26,28,85 Poling, Gary 31,33,69,93 Poling, Ron 33,85 Poling Steve 85 Poling, Susan 32,34,36,38, 40,54,96,100 Pollock, Jerry 33,39 43 77,100 Pollock, Terry 93 Pontius, Terry 40.93 Pontius, Dick 75, 1 15 Poole, Andy 29,31,38,100 Poole, Jone 34,38,85 Prasser, Fred 76,85 Price, Dave 24,26,28 76, 80,85 Price Shoron 100 Price, Sue 34,42,85 Prichard, Calvin 93 Prichard, Sandra 32,35,93 Pritchard, Carolyn 100,101 Pruden, Mike 85 Pugh, Ellen 42,93 Purkeypile, Allen 100 Purkeypile, Gary 75,93 Purmort, Charles 85 Purmort, Joyce 32,34,36,37, 38,40,50,100 Putman, Rebecca 35,42,85 Ragan, Steve 39,43,1 15 Roger, Mary 25,29,32,37,39, 40,43,45,48,49,53,72, 73,1 16,121,125 Ralston, Linda 32,35,38, 53,93 Reasoner, Anna 34,37,85 Reed, Claudia 37,93 Reeder, Kathy 42,85 Reidenbach, Robert 77,93 Replogle, Norma 34,85 Rice, Jim 31,85 Rice, Peggy 93 Richey, Janis 29,32,34,36, 38,40,50,54,100 Ries, Marjorie 32,35,40,42, 44,45,1 16 Ries, Marsha 32,35,42,85 Riggs, Gary 39,43,68,70, 1 16,121 Riley, David 85 Rinard, Elaine 32,35,38, 42,93 Rmawold, Bonite 34,37,85 Ringwold, Darlene 35,37, 38,93 Ri: 93 Roberts, Jackie 35,36,93 Roberts, Jerry 100 Roberts, John 93 Roberts, Henry 33,85 Robey, Gail 32,34,37,44, 1 16,124,125 Robey, Janet 32,38,42,86 Robinson, Roger 93 Roebke, Gretchen 36,38,40, 54,100 Rogers, Charles 86 Rogers, Jovetta 34,73,86 Rogers, Steve 75,100 Rogers, Terry 1 00 Roggenkemper, Barbara 34,93 Roggenkemper, Becky 32, 38,100 Rohr, Elaine 32,34,37, 38,100 Rolsten, Tim 25,39,40,43 54,64,1 16 Routt, Charles 86 Rowland, Brenda 32,35, 44,1 16 Rowland, Mike 33,86 Runnion, Kim 32,34,42,93 Runnion, Teresa 34,86 Ruskaup, Tim 93 Russell, Barbara 32,38,40,93 Saam, Mary 35,93 Sampsell, J. B. 29,31,36,38, 40,50,54,100 Saylor, Betty 86 Saylor, Jerry 40,93 Scaer, Paul 29,38,39,40, 43,54,1 16,120 Scerba, Dolly 32,34,38 42,100 Schaadt, Harriet 28,34,37, 38,50,86 Schaffer, Richard 64,1 16 Schaffner, Mike 1 17 Schnepp, Beverly Schnepp, Roger 1 1 7 Schultz, Tom 29,36,38,100 Schwartz, Colleen 32,34, 42.8 6 Schwortz, Sharyl 29,32,34, 38,39,43,72,96,100,101 Scott, Sam 86 Sealscott, Donna 32,34,40, 50,100 Sennebogan, Henry 86 Sheehan, Frances 43,46,37, 38,94 Sheets, Jim 77,1 17 Sheets, Linda 32 35,94 Shell, Ron 40,42,54,100 Shobe, Richard 100 Showolter, Anita 94 Showalter, Barbara 31,100 Showalter, Jill 34,38,100 Showalter, Sidney 86 Shimp, Linda 34,37,1 17,125 Shumoker, Phyllis 34,86 Siders, Nancy 35,86 Sidle, Don 117 Sidle, Linda 35,86 Sinning, Francis 86 Slane, Helen 1 17 Slutterbeck, Kay 101 Smith, Bruce 33,94 Smith, Debby 32,34,86 Smith, Helen 86 Smith, Jim 86 Smith, Mike 75,101 Smith Tom 31,33,38,94 Smith, William 101 Snyder, Don 86 Sopina, Matthew 76,86 Speakman, Mickey 94 Speer, Tom 1 1 7 Spencer, Jim 94 Spoon, Linda 35,38,40,94 Spray, Suzonne 1 17 Spridgeon, Jim 118 Springer, Randy 75,94 Spry, Carol 29,42,1 18 Stautmeister, llona 40, 1 18,124 Steele, Charles 28,33,75,76, 80,86 Steinmets, Mark 86 Steinmets, Tony 31,33,38 77,94 Stemen, Marcia 1 18, 121 Sterrett, John 75,94 Stetler, Dan 86 Stevens, Bruce 25,38,39,42, 43,118 Stevens, Richard 101 Stewart, Judy 35,40,42,94 Stittsworth, Karen 35,42,1 18 Storie, Nancy 101 Storie, Shirley 86 Stover, Dan 86 Stover, Shirley 94 Stuck, Susan 101 Stuckey, Connie 34,42,86 Stump, Sharon 36,37,38,94 Subler, Judy 101 Switzer, Billie 94 Swygart, Dave 94 Taylor, Donna 86 Taylor, Lindo 25,32,34,86 Taylor, Suson 32,36,37,38, 40,54,101 Teeple, Karen 37,38,94 Terry, Sandra 32,37,38,45, 50,52,1 18,120 Thatcher, Gary-Soph. 75 Thatcher, Gary-Fresh. 75, 86,94 Thatcher, Larry 75,94 Thatcher, Linda 34,38,101 Thatcher, Virginia 101 Thomas, Beth 22,101 Thomas, Janet 37,86 Thomas, Loyton 75,94 Thomas, Linda 44,1 18 Tindall, Barb 37,1 19 Tindoll, John 38,39,40,43, 54,67,75,77,101 Tindoll, Tom 69,94 Tinqley, Jim 94 Tinker, Marilyn 32,35,42,8 Tobias, Paul Tobias, Rebecca 35,87 Tolon, Ron 42,87 Tomlinson, Larry 33,75,87 oil. 94 Trim, Audrey 87 Truax, Nancy 32,35,38,94 Turner, David 38,42,94 Uncapher, Greg 75,87 Underwood, Cheryl 40,101 Van Ausdall, Robert 26,28, 29,33,101 Vandersommer, Karen 34,87 VanFleet, Sharon 94 Van Warmer, Linda Voyles, Nancy 101 Wagonrod, Gary 75,87 Wagonrod, Louise 94 Woqonrod. Ron 101 Waldron, Mike 42,87 Woldron, Ray 87 Waldron, Tom 77,101 Walker, Roger 38,101 Walters, Jerry 94 Warden, Kathy 35,87 Warden, Paula 94 Watkins, Dave 33,39,43,104, 1 19,122 Watson, Mary 94 Webster, Sharon 32,34,101 Weeder, Marilyn 94 Wehage, Cloro 32,35,38,94 Wermer, Kathy Wermer, Sharon 32,35,42,87 Werts, Gary 75,76,95 West, Jane 34,42,87 Wheeler, Dan 101 Wheeler, Sharon 38,40,101 Whitaker, Mickey 1 19 Whitcroft, Steve 75,95 White, Steve 24,31,33,40,95 White Stuart 26,28,31,33, 38,42,69,95 Wilhelm, Denny 42,1 19 Wilhelm, Karen 32,42,95 Wilhelm, Kathy 32,35,73,87 Wilkin, Beth 32,35,38,42,95 Wilkin, Carol 32 Wilkinson, Curtis 76,95 Williams, Art 39,40,43,67, 75,76,101 Williams, Dan 75,95 Williams, Linda 1 19 Williams, Mori 1 19 Williamson, Steve 87 Williman, Sandra 32,40,95 Wilson, Dan 87 Wilson, Debby 32,1 19 Wilson, Jim 101 Winters, Connie 28,32,34, 36,40,101 Winters, Penny 87 Wise, Carl 33,50,76,95 Wolford, Fred 95 Wolford, Richard 95 Wolverton, Jerry 76,95 Wolverton, Marilyn 95 Woodruff, Dave 29,45, 1 19,121 Woodruff, Jack 31,87 Woodruff, Marvin 95 Wright, Carol 34,87 Wyandt, Patty Rae 38,87 Yearling, Sharon Young, Mike 39,43,101 Zartmon, Sharon 87 Zielke, Larry 31,33,36,38, 50,95 Zimmerman, Gary 42,1 19 Zinsmeister, Ben 76,87 THE PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK 6tta6£aAed ' 903 VAN WERT OHIO Compliments of POLLOCK RADIO AND FURNITURE HARDING SANDWICH SHOP 732 West Main Van Wert, Ohio G. 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