Ashtabula High School - Dart Yearbook (Ashtabula, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 312 of the 1976 volume:

-kwaMmaar 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Moving Through Time and Space .........1 Aren't You New Around Here? ..........16 A New Look............................36 Dedicated to Being the Best...........38 Using Our Abilities for a Bottor Tommorrow ...................60 The End of the Seven Year Drought ... 74 Preparing for the Future .............76 SExtra Cash$ .........................H2 Accepting Victory and Defeat.........114 People Who Care......................164 Women on the Go......................160 Fashion Plates.......................204 Learning From Each Other.............206 Bicentonnial Binge...................216 Keeping the Beat with Music .........218 Getting Through Another Week.........228 The World is Waiting for You.........240 A Helping Hand from Our Community . 266 It's Our Fault ......................302 3 W'to o o □ o .. .That 2 women would attempt to assassinate our President, that people would flock to theatres around the country to sue a man-eating shark devour peoplo, and that a wealthy newspaper heiress would bocome a wanted terrorist? A lot of things really changed: some of us were shocked, but others were ablt to take them in stride and adapt to th change . Many of our grandparents and even parents would have most certainly been shocked by an Alice Cooper or David Bowie concert. But how many of us coulc sit through a Lawrence Welk or Guy Lofl bardo show? Even we were appalled by the price of gas. Remember when you could have a full tank for undor $5.00! Maybe back then you could have afforded both a date and the gas. Women made some of their own changes. They too could pick up a copy of PLAYGIRL or WOMEN S SPORTS. The government changed also. Richard Nixon resigned, and because of Watergate, we distrusted our government and the people we had elected to serve us. Even the F.B.I. and the C.I.A. were under suspicion. All of these changes would have seemed impossible years ago. We could only wonder what bizarre changes the future would hold for us. David Writs reads how Pres. Ford survived 2 attempts on his life. • Jaws memorabilia lives on even after movie. Remember when It was under 30c a gallon? Ex President Nixon and his wife try to mako it Our stylo of music isn't exactly Ouy Lombardo after Watergate. 5 Even in tho midst of Karbnge. beauty can bo found. time to roftd Kns. To some of us. Ashtabula seemed like the most boring place on earth. But there were both good and bad points about our city. The Chamber of Commerce referred to Ashtabula as the Port-of-Progress. and some of that progress was seen after urban-removal completed Main Streot. Although this project's completion seemed endless, the citizens were left with a much nicer downtown aroa and a street that was a topic of conversation -both good and bad. Like all cities of Ashtabula’s size, it had its eyesores and dumps, but it also had some of the natural beauty that cannot be found in larger cities. The gulf and lakefront provided the community with picnic spots and parks. In the winter. Lake Shore Park became a great place for sledding and snowball fights. We were fortunate to live in a city like Ashtabula. Even though we lacked some of the cultural events that largor cities had. such as concerts and museums, we had the advantage of a low crime rate. In Ashtabula, we weren't afraid to walk the streets at night, and were free of the crowded conditions and traffic jams that plagued Cleveland. These advantages far outweighed the disadvantages. Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy a lazy day of boating? Mishaps in the hall often cause students to be late. 8 Even our sports involve speed. A flustered student misses the bus again Oh darn - missed that rotten bus again! When your days began like this, you could just imagine what the rest of the day would be like. It was hard enough to got up on time and get to school by 7:45 let alone miss the bus. After you got to school, it was one late permit after another, and finally you ondod up with a detention. Remomber trying to run to class in the allotted 3 minutes with a thousand books? It was hard enough to get there on time when your classes were on the same floor, but if you had gym class and then I P S. on the third floor, you practically had to be a track star. The only thing worse than missing the bus in the morning was missing it after school. Then you either had to find a friend with a car or call mommy to come pick you up. Wouldn't it have been nice to be living before they invented clocks or bells or even teachers! Those were really the good ole days. - _______:_________________________________ L Did you know that at one time the Park Building used to be the high school? It wasn't always a condomned building just sitting around waiting to be burned down. Change was a part of our lives. Building uaod to bo Ashtabula High School Tho Park Building wan burned at the beginning of the year. There were really a lot of differences in our school, both inside and out. Gono were the days of the hickory stick and McGuffey Readers. Also gone were the teachers who looked liko Miss Emma Warmington. Our teachers had new ideas they had developed especially for our benefit. It became the rule rather than the exception never to strike a student. Could you have even imagined having your knuckles slapped by a teacher? Our punishments were Room 4 detentions and suspensions Grade cards were made up by computers, and if you were placed in the wrong class, there was no one to blame but technology. At times it seemed that the computer made more work than doing things yourself - like X-day! It had some definite advantages though, like the time grade cards were two weeks late and it gave those with poor mnrks two extra weekends before being grounded! These new developments made a difference in the quality of education we received and helped to prepare us for the evor-changing world Math lMtb«n «ur dost look like this anymore 11 We hud a taste of culture with an orchestra In 1908 Our day begins bright and 12 Tfe Tim© Looking back at past students and activities, we really saw a lot of differences. Students no longer wore D.A.’s and bobby sox; instead denim skirts and slacks were the new fashion raves. We still had a girls' basketball team, but they wore brand new black and gold uniforms rather than the skirts and heavy knee pads the girls of 1925 had to wear. Girls' volleyball had also been added to the sports activities. In 1908 we had an orchestra complete with violins and cellos but by our time this had been replaced with an eighty-piece band. No one even played the violin anymore, instead electric guitars, and synthesizers produced the sounds of the seventies. One thing hadn't changed though and that was school pride. Sure we had a discouraging football season and some ovonts didn't work-out as well as we might have wanted, but for the most of us' Bula is Al. 13 Looking back, the change we ve made in the way we've lived may havo shocked you. Could you imagine wearing the kind of bathing suits the girls of yesteryear wore? You would probably have sunk! How about riding a bike with your hoop skirts and petticoats? Maybe speed wasn’t as important then as it js now. We all became accustomed to running around and hurrying to places; our cars were souped-up and their primary purpose was speed. We didn't take time out for a lazy day of fishing or kite flying. Our days began bright and early at 7 AM and continued at a frantic pace until and later In the day we rushed to our jobs where we proceeded to dash around even more Teachers seemed to complicate our lives by continuously handing out detentions for tardiness which made getting to work even more hectic. Our lives were governed by clocks and bells. •W B AREN'T YOU NEW AICCUND IHEIRE ? Judy Radwancky: I really like it here at Ashtabula because there aro more things to do and people to meet. Mrs. Hedberg: After eight years away from Ashtabula it was Just like coming home. Jackie Eldred: The people are really friendly here and the atmosphere Is more relaxed. Miss Bolivar: I appreciate Ashtabula even more after having subbed at other Mary Sardeila: Ashtabula is a great place to go to school and the atmosphere is schools this past year. friendly. Lone Riseng: This school ia much nicor than my old achoot in Norway. Ill bo aorry to leave.' Prod Moms: Ashtabula ia not much different from my old achool except in Okinawa the achoola have many amaller buildings. When students returned to school this year, they were greeted by old friends and tons of homework. They were also met by many new faces. Four hundred freshmen invaded Ashtabula's halls, and other students came from as close by as Harbor High School and from as far away as Norway and Japan. It took some time, but these students finally adjusted to the school's routine and soon were on their way to making many new friends. Three new teachers were also seen in the halls and classrooms. These teachers had had some previous experience teaching in a school so the adjustment wasn't that difficult to make and they fit in well with the life at Ashtabula. Both the students and the teachers spiced up the atmosphere at Ashtabula just by being in our school and by sharing their knowledge of past experiences and of the world. Don Perkin : Thi school i smaller than Cleveland schools but it is a really friendly Piao -” 19 They finally made it! The freshmen arrived at Ashtabula High School after eight years. On the day of freshmen orientation. what they thought was going to be a necessary tour turnod out to be the traditional locture on the do’s and don't's of being a freshman. After the tour they went home, confident that they wouldn't get lost on their first day of school. But when they started walking to their classes, they found that they were just as lost as those people who hadn't attended the orientation. Getting back on the right track was not easy, especially with all the “help” given to the frosh by the upperclassmen. Some of them ended up in the band room instead of the gym. The rest of the year looked oasy once the first day was over, and the freshmen continued their orientation to a new school environment. Mr. Gephart gives the orientation lecture. Dean Alanko Brenda Anderson Bruce Anderson Tim Anderson Bill Applebee Terri Arnold Tina Arthur David Arvidson Roger Ball Hank Barchanowicz Tanice Barnes Daryl Barnum Tim Barrett Cindy Bartram David Bell Sybil Bell Rick Bcssant Renee Betts Cindy Bishop Annette Blair Kathy Blair Peggy Bobbitt Flora Boles Tina Boomhower Tom Boomhower 20 Diane Bowens Diones Bowens Calvin Bradley Debbie Brail Harry Brawley Mike Brenneman Jeff Brown Lisa Bull Rodney Buringame Cathy Callahan Laurie Callondar Candy Card Tim Carder David Cartwright Vic Casbohm Doug Chatman Flora Chatman Teresa Childress Lori Childs Ralph Clark Vickie Clemons Dave Cook Sara Cooper Beth Copeland Greg Corlew Orientation ends with a tour. 21 22 WILL LIE UjF Have you ever heard of squeezing twenty-nine people into a VW Bug? Well, that's what it's like when you ride a bus. Since freshmen can't drive, they had to eithor walk, get a ride with someone, or ride the bus. Most choso the latter, whether they wero supposed to or not. This created very crowded conditions with three people in every seat, bettor known as “The Sardine Can. Riding a bus also meant always getting up on time and never loitering in the halls aftor school. Ask any freshmen who had missed a bus; it was a long walk home. When winter arrived, freshmen expected to arrive at school an hour late at least one day out of the week because of snow. The luckiest people were the ones who got a ride with their older brothers and sisters. Mike Cutter Tim Dnlin Karen Davis Troy Davis Tony DeAngelis Rick DeB rr Carla Dcemcr Tina DoGeorge Mark DeLiva Ed DeRosa Ron DiBoll Robert Dickson Carolyn DiLemme Blanche Doll Robin Douglas Lou Ann Doyle Mark Dratua Meg Ducro Rhonda Dunbar Jon Durkovic Tammy Emery Lisa Enos Colleen Ernst Eric Fairburn Sonny Fanning Colleen Ferguson Dennis Fields Rick Fink Shirley Fink Jeff Flicklnger Buddy Foltz Kris Fontaine Keith Fusco Ed Geer Brad Giannell Darren Glenn Cheryl Goebel Cindy Gomez Terry Gordon Karen Greenlicf Rodney Groce Bob Hakkarainon Lisa Hall Robin Hall Tina Hail Jeannette Hamilton Jewel Hanna Rick Hanselman Denise Hare Robin Hare 23 John Harford Clay Harrell Vanessa Harrell Ronald Harvey Cathy Headman Chad Hoises Cnrleon Henderson Ruth Hickey Cindy Hill Joyce Hiltabidel Daniel Hiltabidel Steve Hite Ricky Holman Debbie Hommes Lori Hooper Beth Horst Walter Houck Susan Huey Richard Hughes Nancy Humphrey Jackie Hunt Mike Hunt Rick Ihgramm Hordencia Ireles Tim Jeffers Biology means learning to Mr. Ltptack gives a lecture. Mr. Crane puts up an equation. Did you evor cut up frogs, speak Spanish, read GREAT EXPECTATIONS, and figure out that 8x • 7 4- 3 = 56x on 3 5x 4x 45 the same day? This is something that was expected from the freshmen this past year. A lot of freshmen took Biology I, Spanish I. English I, and either Algebra I or pre-algebra. This also meant listening to Mr. Crane's algobra jokes, doing crossword puzzles and answering riddles in Mr. Billy's biology class, listening to Mr. Liptack joke around, and watching Mr. Barnum’s slides of Spain. Whatever the teachers did. the freshman lived 24 through it and realized there were three more years of work yet to conquer. Steve Jepson David Johnson Lorrainne Johnston Carol Jones Kim Jude Ed Kasputis Ron Kaydo Lori Kennedy Mark Kirk Karen Kissmnn Kim Kissman Ron Kister Dewaync Knox Debbie Knight Pam Knight Laurie Kotila Chris Kovoch Mark Labry Sandy Laird Jonathan Lampkin Joe LandoIR Dan Lane Daryl Lathan Scott Lautanen Doris Lciningcr 25 Fro h find strange places for coffee breaks. Goofing off makes life more bearable. Kathy Leonard Bryan Lewis Scott Linos Kenny Lodwick Robert Long Veronica Long Vicki Long Bob Loveridge James Loveridge Carolyn Lyons Bob Lucas Laurie Madden Terri Marchand Ron Marchu Deora Marsh Sam Martello Tony Martello Mike Moslck Barb Mason Doug Mason Kerry Mason Tim McCarty Teresa McIntyre Tim McKee Angela McKinney TUN Til HIE Tina McNutt Leo Mcancy Doug Miller Sandy Mixer Stove Mollick Jane Morosco Ron Morrison Rhonda Mosler Anita Mullins Charles Murray Debbie Musser Anthony Muto Bernle Muto Suzanne Nault Cindy Neal Randy Newsome Gordon Northrop Tom O'Brien Linda Oros Luis Ortiz Deanna Osborne Rick Palm Greg Palma Anita Paris Tim Parker AHS shows off its little angels. Four years to go! That's what many freshmen were thinking at the beginning of the year. Students naturally found it very hard to be motivated to work with graduation so far away. Many students went right to work with their school work at the beginning of the year, however there were those who got their kicks out of skipping. With three years to go till graduation, freshmen would still be able to have a good time next year. ------ David Truesdell gets initiated Into the band. 27 The hull is lined with frosh. Steve Perrine Travis Pinney Craig Post Ramona Powell Beth Pyer Carol Rebera Joni Rice Joe Rill Diane Ringler Amy Robinson Carl Robinson Jesse Robinson Choryl Rocco Tim Rodgers Debbie Romero Tony Rooks Tony Russo Mary Sardella Tim Satterfield Phil Savarise Valery Scaltse Connie Scruggs Bill Shears Jean ShefTey Lori Shepard 28 Mike Sherman Sharon Sholtia Sue Shumaker Gerald Siler Dick Simmen Janet Simpson Bill Skarllnski Daryl Smallwood Angela Smith Cheri Smith Bambi Snyder Wallace Sokolowski Laurel Stanquist Charlotte Starcher William Stnrcher Jeff Stasny Christene Sterling Perry Stofan Jodi Stuper Tammy Suddeath Dennis Swartzfager Mary Jo Taggart Sharon Taylor Yvonne Taylor Judy Throop Did you ever open a restroom door and find someone of the opposite sex staring you in the face? A lot of freshmen found themselves in that situation this year. With most of the restrooms unmarked. it was a very easy mistake to make for anyone unfamiliar with the building. Freshmen soon learned that the restrooms were at the same place on every floor. Another problem the freshmen had this year was with traffic jams in the halls. People would stop for a talk or walk on the wrong side of the hall: some never learned that they were supposed to keep to the right. One more problem was with the water fountains. Instead of lining up against the wall, freshmen always lined up across the hall. All of this never caused too many problems: it just made school a little moro interesting. ------ Perry Stofan Is In for a big surprise. 89 30 Zzzzz. . . That's the sound that was heard from some of the freshmen study halls. Unfortunately at times the sound of people whispering was heard rather than the silence the teacher expected. Many students wisely used their time to finish up their homework while others found they couldnt get all their work done in a study hall. Some less ambitious freshman used study halls for whispering to friends, or for some other unacceptable behavior. Even after serving a few detentions, some still hadn't learned that study halls were made for studying. Beth Copland studies her World Geography. IllPJf TII HIE TC SETTCWCGK Happy to get away from studying. Dave Johnson smiles for the camera Debbie Tilley David Truesdell Jeff Uhase Vanessa Upols Peggy Urch Sandy Van Buren Brenda VanOilder Perry Verdi Beth Walker Valerie Walker Kim Waters Dave Weiss David Wells Linda Wells Linda Wheeler Veronica Whltacre Nancy White Carl Whitt Diane Wilcom Donna William Dave William Barb Wilson Richard Wolford Bob Wood Roberta Woodard Jack Wortman Judy Wright Yolanda Yates Mark Yokosuk Vikki Zallmeni Bill Zotlaw Eugene Barnes Sharon Barnos Lisa Bailey Dave Bagnall Patty Bish Dave Wei ton and Vanessa Upole have a chat. 31 32 Paul Borzaga Clyde Burkhart Davo Burt Becky Carder Ed Carr Robert Carr Dino Charles Patti Compos Robin Delewski Wayne Deligianis Judy Distelrath Hank Frasure Mike Oibbson Barbara Olover Patty Ouy Frosh gym classes mix to When the doors opened, you could hear screams of fright and pain. It wasn't a horror movie, just the freshmen gym classes playing dodgeball-boys against the girls. Other co-ed activities were baseball and kickball. Another day. if you looked into the gym. you would see looks of agony and hear grunts and groans as the freshmen were doing their daily exercises. With all those leg lifts and pushups. the frosh were all in shape by the end of the year, only to do it all over again as sophomores. Debra Lemmon takes advantage of a rest period. Rick Palm tries to lay dodgebnll. Teresa McIntyre demonstrates the Tlnikling. Bill Jordan John Kist Debbie Knight Deborah Lemmon Russ Lemmon Kevin Mann Jo Lynn Martino Kathy Mollick John Rock Rick Slapnickor Debbie Stitt Larry Suplinski Debbie Van Orman Dan Wilson Debbie Wroton burn someone. 33 A road sign ifets miaplacod in the com motion. Arrowhead parking deck ahoitore the cere. man People. •oJitarv niiod Proven,,,,, down ar° tnkin, A N IEW LCCR Every small town has a Main Street and Ashtabula has been no different from any other small, tired town. Tho Main Street of Ashtabula, however, underwent many dramatic changes through the Urban Renewal project entitled Arrowhead. The entire uptown area was dug up and repaved for one way traffic, and a brick pedestrian mall was built. Modern street lights wore installed, and redwood bonches with planters nearby for shade and beauty were put up as rest areas. Two new banks indicated that Main Street would continue to grow. Before Urban Renewal. Main Street was an old. deteriorating area: many stores had closed their doors for the last time. Through this project, however, the heart of town took on a new. modern appearance. The Main Street of Ashtabula was not typical anymore. Hotel Ashtabula is undergoing total remodeling. Dedicated To Beil 11 % if. isaa am Senior Societies Senior Mon (ROW I. L-R)- Joff Grant. Bill Otborno. Brian Cnrtor. (ROW 2) Jeff Post. Don Stoltz, David Wood. Dave Koschik. Paul Stofan. Jack Gray. Joe Martello. Dave Moody. Ron Soigman. Mr. Fenton, advisor. (ROW 3) Bill Senior Men help Senior Womon out in a pep assembly skit. Would you like to buy a few brownies? How about purchasing a handmade roso? Or hotter yet. how would you like to watch a student vs. faculty basketball game? If anyone evor asked you one of these questions, chances are that he or she was a member of the Senior Mon's or senior Women’s Club of A.H.S. These clubs were open to any senior who wished to join, their purpose being to give the members an opportunity to get together and have some fun. Some of the activities throughout tho yoar were parties, bako sales, flower sales, tho purchasing of tee-shirts. the senior vs. faculty basketball game, and various pep assembly skits. For underclassmen, tho clubs are something to look forward to when they become seniors. And for seniors, the clubs provided some good times to look back on after graduationr- Mogrcevy. Bill Steen. Kovin Kent. Doug Tidd. John Bowler. Paul Burleson. Russ Parker. Jim Boyle. Don Downle. Jim Carroll. Larry Johnson. Randy Stowers. Molvin Armstrong. Kovin Scollse. Eric Wisuri. Mrs. Nelson gets first choico at tho Senior Men's bakesalo goodies. Mary Jo Robinson catches Mr. Rossetti bright and early. I Senior Women (ROW I. L-R) Mr. Rossetti, advisor. Patty Stillman. Brenda Stoneman. Cindy Poole. Carla Perkins. Teresa Little. Cheryl Peterson. Darla Coy. Pam Watts. Libby McNeil. Robin Jackson. Karin Rossbach. (ROW 2)Judy Gnurnor, Donna Jones. Nanette Hewitt. Janet Salvato. Sue Zaebst. Toni Muto. Kathy Sousa. Mary Beth Burkhart. Cathy Steed. Kathy Wallace. Debbie Talbot. (ROW 3) Barb Fisher. Tammy Carpenter. Brenda Burnett. Patty Brown. Jeanne Christy. Lene Risen)?. Mary Jo Robinson. Angela Ackely. Elaine Hanel. (ROW 4) Bettina Braun. Janet Ecklund. Marcia Hyde. Marilyn Ooss. Pat Fitzer. Lilly Goodwin. Terri Nelltng. Debbie Cooley. Liz Anderson. Cathy Kernich. Telissa Snell. Joyce Perry. Denise Hodges. Kathy Stevenson. 41 “Say, this,' am good!” Mary Jo Robinson persuades Dave Koschlk to taato delicious Barfaronl. Broak-a matic is Liz Peterka's way of getting tooth paste out of the tube. Boy Suggests that Jane eat the banana herself. Dave Moody demonstrates his art of story-telling. The Blob sits in on a class at Harbor. Jed Rumor and Phil Oucro ting for th Campbell Ufa. ‘1975, the island laboratory of the mad scientist Dr. Zorbo . . The scene was set, the auditorium was dark, and, as the narrator spoke mysteriously from somewhere off stage, the curtains opened revealing Dr. Zorbo and his creation- the Blob. The Blob was formed from a special mixturo of lima beans and Drano. After traveling from school to school and devouring their yearbooks, the Blob finally reached AHS. Here, his evil plots were spoiled by Dartman and his fellow crime fighter Bullseye who forced him to eat a 1976 Dart yearbook. The goodnoss in the yearbook turned the Blob back into a lima boan which was conveniently eaten by Dartman. Then, as the curtain again opened, strange jungle noises were heard as who else but Tarzan made his entrance on stage. As he, Jane, Boy, and Cheetah sat down to enjoy their banana, a safari entered in search of the great Dart yearbook. Despite being the butt of their jokes. Jane cheerfully rescued the yearbook from undor the mighty waterfall. She turned it over to Tarzan who reviewed it with the phrase, Say, this am good!” In between scenes of both skits were commercials, one interesting one involved Betty Jane Propane, who angrily shoved a pan of Barfaroni into her son Dane's face to illustrate how much he liked it. There was also an original rendition of ‘The Campbell Life and a discussion on lizards by Bill Cosby, The kickoff assembly was held to start the yearbook sales campaign and to show the creativity of the staff. Over 550 copies were sold and no one was sorry to have bought those 300 plus pages. 43 Boys' pep bund (LEFT. Front-back) Steve Fontaine, Dave Kleesattel. Bob Lucas. Greg Taylor. Brian Luca . Pat Ashley. Jim Carroll. Dan Blair. (RIGHT) Dave Wood. Davo Koschik. Dalo Scholl. Jon Durkovic. Kevin Presley. Bill Applcbce. Doug Brown. Dave Koechik leads the band at a pep assembly. Were you ever confronted by someone demanding proof of Bula's spirit? Well, it shouldn't have taken you long to think of a couple good answers. One good one would have been the boys’ pep band. Directed by David Koschik. they raised spirit at pep assemlies. home baskotball games, and home wrestling matches. Outside our school they playod for a pep assembly at Windermere School and played at the Saybrook Plaza whore they collected $43 in donations. Evon if you wanted to give them a behind tho scenes answer, you could have brought up the Booster Club. There were the student boosters who painted signs for games, and also the adult booster club directod by Mr. Merlin Gochneaur. They ran concession stands at gamos, sponsored a turkey shoot, provided buses to away games, and furnished tho finances for the needs of our teams. A reply like this would have boon enough proof to quiet any questioner. The low bro« pushes some ound at a wrestling match. Signs and Sounds of Spirit Mr. Merlin Oochneaur holds a meeting of the adult booster . Cindy Bertram and Diane Wlloom paint a sign for a game. Student Booster (ROW 1. L-R) Thlria Amsden. 8haron Ooodell. Tammy Cooper. Beth Sholtls. (ROW 8) Cindy Bertram. Diane Wllcom. Sharon Wilcom. Nancy Miller. (ROW 3) Jeff Lyons. John Love, Libby McNeil. Leanne Arvidson. Bret Cimorell. We’ve Got Spirit Yes We Do!! Freshmen roapond well to first Win This Game Don Downie awaits hie surprise Use I Give me a S-E-N-0-. Mark Peterangelo gave the senior cheer to start the first pep assembly off right. Ho forgot how to spell seniors, however, and the cheer fizzled along with Mark. The spelling of seniors was not the only thing that changed in pep assemblies this year. The freshman class surprised everyone when over half the class stood up on the first Win This Game cheer. By the end of the year, not only were four hundred freshmen standing, they were also yelling. The cheerleaders and pep band added to the assemblies, as they've done in the past. The Pep Band performed such numbers as “Shaft. Get it On, Brandy, Feelin' Stronger Every Day.” and Old Days, while the cheerleaders got us “up for the game and entertained us with skits, such as when the escorts for the homocoming court received surprise kisses from their mothers and some sisters. Perhaps the most impressive thing about the pep assemblies was the amount of pride everyone showed, not only in their teams but also in their own class. Mark Peterangelo gives tho first senior cheer. Dale Schall provides the rythmn for the Pep Band. Juniors react to the winning of the spirit chain. Seniors try to persuade defonseless Mrs. Bolivar s decision. ...and a panther in a peartree Ashtabula Anally had a white Christmas. 48 Elf Brigade prepares to Attack 8th period classes. A special kind of spirit invaded Ashtabula High School the week before Christmas vacation. Christmas trees sprung up everywhere, along with mistletoe. Santa Claus and angels. The Student Council helped to bring about the Christmas spirit by decorating the tree in the main hall, while teachors put up small trees and other decorations. Mrs. Howitt’s Art I classes provided “The Twelve Days of Christmas mural on the art room windows. while Mary Fonton. Gail Hanhilammi. Cindy Poole, and Sue Wright, extended their talents to the Capital Finance building uptown. Artwork and decorations were not the only things symbolic of Christmas. On December sixteenth both the choir and the ninth grade chorus gave their first public concerts of the year. Although that was the ninth graders only concert, the choir also spread Christmas cheer to the student bodies of West Junior High. Chestnut and Station Elementary Schools and. of course. Ashtabula High. The following Thursday the language classes presented a foreign Christmas festival comploto with skits, costumes, various foreign foods and home-made crafts. The last day before vacation, the student council members dressed up as olvos and ran around to the eighth period classes throwing candy at tho students and toachers and singing We Wish You a Merry Christmas. After the eventful week, the student body was released for a well-deserved two week Christmas vacation, complete with snow. Mr. Keenan teaches surrounded by the Christmas spirit. 49 Kathy Sou� a does her thing. Varsity Cheerleaders: (left to right) Sue Wright. Debbie Cooley. Robin Skarllnski. Eileen Rebora. Cindy Sawicki. Jill Arnold. Karen McIntyre. (MI8SINO: Lily Goodwin). Bula Cheerleaders show their spirit during a time out. 60 The Cheerleaders good luck signs wait to be hung. Carol Jonos drossoa Llttl© Lemo. as Kathy Sousa looks on. Just before an important wrestling match did you ever see little notes being sent to the wrestlers? Or did you ever notice how the gym was miraculously decorated just before a pep assembly? Well beliove it or not these were not feats of magic. Actually it was the cheerleaders that did all the work. They were also responsible for the majority of skits at pep assemblies and the general promotion of spirit. This may not sound like much work, but when you consider how much time went into each note, how hard it was to get all of those signs to stay up. and all of the preparation that went into each skit, you are talking about a lot of hard work, and that is only the beginning. Every night after school you could find all the cheerleaders in the gym practicing with their advisors. Practice is really a mild term for what these girls did. For the cheerleaders, a night of practice meant having people stand on their backs, jumping on their toes, and scream in their oars. The next time you see little acts of magic pop up around the school, remember the magicians' names-The Ashtabula High School Cheerleaders. si J.V. Choorlondor (lad to right) Dl no McIntyre. Karon H kala. Kim Soim. Lori Dragon. Kristen Webb, Ann Alanko. We do more than sayRAH! RAH1.!” Wrestling Cheerleaders: (L-B) Mary Fenton. Pam Urch. Dobbio Haro. Sharon Nlomo. Call Hanhilammi. Dlano Dow nio. Kathy Sousa. (NOT PICTURED. R Loucks) Cheerleaders and thoir advisors relax aftor practice. A.H.S. choorloadors aro kept In suspense during an J.V. Cheerleaders perform at a pep assembly. Wrestling Cheerleaders take a rest at camp. Froshmon Choorloadors: (TOP-BOTTOM) Meg Ducro. Torri exciting play. Arnold. Bornio Muto. Joni Rice, and Carol Rebera. Most studonts found something better to do this summer other than jumping around in the hot sun. building pyramids, yelling a lot. and bringing cookies and cold drinks to hot sweaty athletes. This may not sound like a glamorous vacation, but for a group of 27 girls known as the cheerleaders, this was a summer well spent. All 5 squads were picked in the spring of 1975 so that they could get ready for the upcoming seasons. The girls began practicing soon after the squads were picked, and they continued to meet throughout the summer. Cheerleading camp was a real help to all the girls since they learned new cheers, techniques, and really got ready for the coming school year. One may ask if these girls really enjoyed something that took so much hard work. The answer to that is to go to any football game, basketball game, or wrestling match, take one look at those vibrant faces, and you'll know without a doubt that the cheerleaders of AHS love doing cheers 1 Debbie Reigns Over The Gom Debbie Cooley reign a Homecoming Queen for 1976. A 54 Tho court looks on as votes are cast for queen. ' : Do you realize what we’ve done? The Homecoming court is going to be driven around the field in cars with tops on. All we're going to see is noses pressed against the windows.” The Studont Council was informed too late that the cars they had ordered woron’t convertibles. But that didn't spoil the weekend. The rousing pep assembly started things off as the eleven members of the court along with thoir escorts were introduced to tho student body. Later on that night, they anxiously waited on the field for tho results of the vote. Then Debbie's name was announced and she broke into a smile and the tears bogan to flow. The Panthers’ team topped of the evening by beating Madison 25-12 for our first win of the season. Dalo Minor goo for tho f r t touchdown In a homecoming victory. Debbio experience a memory of a lifetime all In a few minutes. 65 Nanette Hewitt Lene Risoni Red. White, and Blueberry‘a Ouitariat begin a song. The Big Weekend Tom SarfT and Lori Peckol anxloualy await their dinnor. The night following the homecoming game a dance waa held In the Ball Oym. decorated in a nostalgic theme with parasols and top hats. Even though the queen wasn't announced at the dance, something attracted people to go. Maybe it was the band, Red, White, and Blueberry,” or maybe it was just bocause everyone else was going. What ever the reason, the Homecoming Dance this year waa the most successful we've ever had. To conclude the homecoming festivities, the juniors and seniors had a dinner at Old King's Tavern after the dance. Everyone enjoys dinnor at Olo King' Tavern after the dance. Council interrupts volleyball practice to deoorate. Psyching Up The Bowlers take turns wacking the St. John car. Lene Riseng shows off her mix and matched socks. The band doos its part to promote spirit at the bonfire. Pat Pitzer and Brian Lucas talk about the upcoming weekend. Student participate in Halloween dress-up contest. When you are playing rivals, and in town rivals at that, there are going to be a lot of high spirits, as was witnessed at Ashtabula during the woeks of September 15th and Octobor 27th. During these two weeks Ashtabula played St. John and Harbor; all week long tho students of A.H.S. prepared for the big games. During St. John week, thore was a spirit chain sponsored by the student council. After a long, hard battle, the juniors finally won. followed by the sophomores, who had been seesawing back and forth all week long. The night before the game, the adult Boosters sponsored a bonfire: and although it even rained, nothing could dampen the spirits of the student body. The same high spirits were present the week before the Harbor game, which was celebrated by students wearing mix matched clothing on the designated day as stated by the student council. On Friday, the day of the game, the seniors sponsored a costume contest. The winners were announced at the Pep assombly that day. Paul Stofan flew away with first prize dressed as Peter Pan. Tho Foxy Lady, alias Skip Gray, took second, and Beth Horst dressed as Raggedy Ann took third place. Even though the scores wore disappointing, the spirit of the student body was something to be remomberod. USING OUR ABILITIES FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Library Aides: Dottio Tackot. Kathy Callahan. Brent Taylor. Nick Pykus. Tom Potoraon. Joo Martello. Michelle Artman. Darryl Upolo. Sharon Serpico. Vanessa Upolo. Christine SterlinK. Terrie Newsome. Barb Kirkingburg Christine Sterling uses the mlcronim. THERE’S MUCH, MUCH MORE Did you notice? The library wai much more this year than just a room ful of books. It was full of new audio-visua equipment obtained through federal anc state funds. The addition of now books and equip ment aided in the struggle to bring th« library up to adequate standards. Working with an estimated five thousand books Mrs. Artman and her student assistant spent many hours trying to mako th library an asset to our school. Students and teachers found that the library was useful for many purposes. It served as a good place to find information for reports, term papers, and general reading. Many teachers brought their freshman students in for a period of orientation whilo classes used the facilities for work projects. With the new additions, the librarian and her assistants felt that they were better equipped to meet teachers’ requests and students' needs. Barb Kirkingburg and Dottle Tackett busily sort magazines. Mr. Koenan explains the art of writing editorials. Dart StafT: (ROW 1, L-R) Mr. Keonan. Jack Gray, Kevin Kent. Barb Fishor, Kathy Stood. Libby McNeil. (ROW 8) Kathy Wallace. John Bowler. Paul Burleson, and Paul Stofan. Karon Mclntyro and Kevin Clmorelll get ready to distribute the Dart. Tim Bowler admires the finished product. (L-R) Mr. R nta. Dave Wood. Elaine Hanoi, Doug Tldd. Don Stoltz. and Suo Truosdell. SCANDALS N SCHOLARS The big mystery this year was ‘The Case of the Missing Dart. The mystery was finally solved in January when after much adversity, the DART newspaper finally appeared. All the news about what’s happening around Ashtabula, both in our school and out. became known. The DART featured articles written by students in Mr. Keenan's journalism classes as well as editorials by the staff members. Students were allowed to express their feelings on activities in the school and community. Members of the staff interviewed portions of the student body to get their responses to questions which were posed to them. The DART also supplied much of the latest gossip and insight of the activities of our school. Mombors of the science club also were given the opportunity to further develop their interests. The group, accompanied by their advisor. Mr. Ranta. made a trip to Premix Inc. There they were given a tour of the chemistry lab and saw many types of instruments in use. They wore then able to relate what they saw to what they learned in the classroom. Both the newspaper staff and members of the science club increased their knowledge of their particular interest. Tho 8cienco club moots-to discuss possible projects. ------- Suo Truosdell and Elaine Hanel prepare an explosive formula. ‘BREAK A LEG! Thespians, the club for all would-be actors and actresses of the school, was responsible for putting on the plays for both the student body and the public. Many of the people who participated in Turn Back the Clock.” which was held in the fall were the spians. This nostalgic play dealt with life in the roaring twenties. Students who were involved in this group certainly didn't mind the long hours required for their many practice sessions because they realized that this was an important step toward their ultimate goal, a well-performed play which was appreciated by those who saw it. Officors for the club were president. Lisa Montanaro; vice president. Liz Peterka: secretary. Debbie Orsuto: and treasurer. Chris Dustman. Mr. Knott directs tho cast of •'Turn Back tho Clock . Thespian officers: Liz Peterka. vice-president; Lisa Montanaro. president; Debbie Orsuto. secretary. MISSING from the picture is Chris Dustman, treasurer. Thespians (ROW 1) Kathryn Wallace. Sherrie Wold. Barb Purtllo. Laurel Lisa Montanaro. Mark Heard. Chris Dustman. Brent Taylor. Tony 66 Stanquist. Trudy Briningor. Donna Wilson. Liz Peterka. and Michelle Art- Martello. and Leslio Schultz, man (ROW 2) Mr. Knott, advisor: Dale Schall. Oreg Skufca. Jeff Kallay. tail Turn Back The Clock Laurel Stanquist Barbara Purtilo Debra Orsuto Kathryn Wallace Kathy Callahan Trudy Brinlnger Sherrie Wold Elizabeth Peterka Brent Taylor Jamoa McKee Chrla Dustman Mark Hoard Dale Schall Anthony M artel lo Evelyn (Evie) Palmer Mr Anna Plamer Sally Palmer Ireno Ishorwood Maynbelle Harrison Phyllis McSorley Barbara (Bobs) Bannister Hilda Charles Hill Johnnie Stone Mr. Arthur Palmer Larry Palmer OtUe Bannister Slim Baecombe Members of the cast appear in a scene from the play. Laurel Stanqulst and Jim McKee take a minute to rest during rehearsal. Much hard work goes into memorizing lines Turn Back The Clc A COMEDY IS THREE ACTS by MARR1JANE :uui JOSEPH HAYES Wo constantly turn in a mass Of pooms for our writing class. We grit and we strain To make use of our brains Because if we don't, we don't pass. Under the direction of Mrs. Roberta Pizzi, members of the club studied such famous poets as Blake, Shelly. Keats. Poe. Hughs, and McKuen. The main objective was to seek out tho poot’s true feelings. Students submitted their own works to the Dart newspaper. Potpourri. Star-Beacon, and to poetry contests. The following members were chosen as officers: Telissa Snell as president. Sue Wright as vice president. Trudi Brininger as secretary-troasurer, and Ron Seigman as publicity manager, with Kevin Kent as his assistant. As a result of the candy sale, which was held in February, funds were raised to purchase sweaters and to go on various field trips. Many of the creative students in our school expressed their feelings in this year's publication of Potpourri, a literary magazine mado up of short stories and poems. Students submitted their work to Mrs. Mary Hedburg, the advisor. The magazine staff thon had the hard job of choosing what would be printed. Staff members were also responsible for tho artwork used in illustrating the annual publication. In keeping with the Bicentennial, colors of this year’s POTPOURRI were red. white, and blue. Poetry club: Anna Pomaleo. Dale Millar. Kevin Kent. Trudy Brininger. Mary Both Burkhart. Darla Coy. Tammy Carpenter. Mre. Pizzi. advieor; Mark Pellone. Libby McNeil. Pam Watt , and Kathy Wallace. Potpourri mombors: Mra. Hedberg. advisor; Dave Moody. Lynne Faaula. Pam Watta. Trudy Brininger. Karin Roaabach. Denise Hodgea. and Melodie Maaaena. (ROW 2) Valerie Walkor. Vaneaaa Upolo. Debbie Brail. Sharon Niemi. Rose Loucka. Pam Scott. Darlene Platt, and Kathy Wallace. Dobbio Brail liatena aa poem a are read. EFFORTS REWARDS In its second year since renewal, the National Honor Society was a very active organization. Although their main function was the induction of new members in the spring, the major part of the year was spent making money for this function. Members of the society sold posters, scented pans, and carnations for Valentine’s Day. The club, advised by Mr. Mapes. also hosted the NHS County-Wide Banquet in October. Students from each of the county high schools attended a buffet dinner in the cafeteria. The program afterwards was a sorios of special interest classes taught by Ashtabula students and adults from the community. The society sponsored the educational assembly in January at which Dr. Olds. President of Kent State University, spoke to the juniors and seniors on the topic “Common Sense. In order to be considered for NHS. students had to be a junior or a senior with at least a 3.0 grade average. Members were selected by a board of teachers and administrators on the basis of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. In view of these requirements, it was understandable that being selected for NHS was one of the school's greatest honors. Meetings were hold to plan projocta throughout the year. A special Interest class in terrarium planting was taught at tho banquet. Tod Rumora demonstrates the art of pumpkin carving at tho county banquet. Applying makeup The NHS advisors NHS member Include: Bill Steen. Llx Anderson. Brenda Burnette. Angela Ackley. Mary Jo Robinson. Marcia Hyde. Sue Trueadell. Jeanne Chrlaty and Dave Wood. NOT PICTURED are Karen Wall and Pam Hadlock. Club officer are Marcia Hyde. Angela Ackley. Mary Jo Robinson, and Sue Trueadell. In her cosmetology class is Bettlna Braun. m ii,y were also Included In the banquet. The poster sale helped to earn money for the spring induction ceremony. 71 WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT Why did you come to school every day? To see your friends, go out to lunch, or bug your teachers? It was often forgotten that the main purpose of attending school was to get an education. School was intended to provide a learning atmosphero for its students. While you were sweating it out in math class or suffering from acute eye fatigue while doing a torm paper, did you ever stop to ask yourself why you were working so hard? Maybe at the time you couldn't come up with one good reason, but after you completed it. wasn't there a good feeling of accomplishment? With the close of yet another school year, our brains have packed away bits of information and skills for future use. All that work really was worth it! Jody Rim pel ft buriea hersolf in reaoftrch for ft t«rm paper THE END Ashtabula and Harbor High School students united last year to help pass the Care and Repair” 3 + 3 school levy. The students had various projects, one of which was to canvass Ward 2. They stoppod at the houses, answered any questions that the people had. gave them brocheures. and put signs up in many of their yards. A television program on Channel 6 was another joint effort of the students. The chairmen of the levy committee. Mr. Trombley and Mr. Volpone: and two students from each high school explained the levy procedures. They showed slides of the bad aroas of the schools which would bo corrected whon the levy was passed. Needless to say, the levy was passed. It was the first school levy to be passod in soven years. The money will be spent on all tho area city schools. Various things such as roof repairs, paint jobs, electrical and lighting fixturos, and laboratory facilities will be improvod. Many of the students who participated in theso projects have graduated and will never see the results. But because of their efforts, school conditions will be better for future students and the entire community. Out-datod lighting is a problem for tho levy to solvo. A worker suporvisos roof ropair. OF THE SEVEN YEAR DROUGHT ;� From Here? The Workiiuj World Why do we have to do this? was frequently heard in various classes. At times school didn't seem practical. OWA (Ohio Work Adjustment) and OWE (Ohio Workers Education) provided a means for the students to prepare for their future occupations. Students took such subjects as English, math. American history, and related subjects in the morning and then left for work in the afternoon. Various stores and businesses supplied jobs. Students that belonged to the OWE Club went on field trips to industrial plants and sold candy to raise money for the end of tho year banquet. Besides being a valuable experience, they also managed to earn spending money. A froe period givea Mr. Bonvenuto time to catch up on aome reading. Mr. Bonvenuto holpa the claaa work mathematical problems. Scott Mixor pumps gas at a Gulf station. t-.rw V Jamos Ashloy clours tables at Garflelds. Sophs Aiorc At Ease Ruth Adamson Ann Alanko Lauri Allen Jessica Anderson Terri Armstrong Lean no Arvidson Stanley Ball Emma Barnett Connie Bnrnum Donna Bartone David Benton Debbie Billings Ealine Blair Ruth Blako Clyde Blevins Paul Bliss Cathy Borner David Boyle Don Brady Darlene Brazil Debbie Brockway Harrison Brown Greg Bull Randy Burlingame Peggy Callahan Beth Parman teases a freshman band The Class of 78 entered Ashtabula High School with one year of experience under their belts. With this experience came a growing confidence and pride in their class. Trying to avenge themselves, the sophomoros sold as many as fifteen elevator passes on the first day of school. They were often seen pointing up the stairs when a freshman asked the way to the locker rooms. Already knowing the words to the famous Win This Game cheer, they were ready to challenge the upperclassman with their added knowledge. They were tough competition for the seniors and even managed to pull through with a victory. Trying to keep up with the swing of things, the sophomores ate as far away from the school as often as possible. Eating in the cafeteria just wasn’t cool to them. Often you could watch some of them sneaking out the door during an assembly. Since they didn't yet know all the tricks of the trade, you could hear their names being called down to the office the next morning! Leanne Arvidson shows her talents. Panthor spirit is 80 Sabrina Carder Terri Carder Lisa Carle Teresa Carpenter Edward Carr Cherri Chesllock Mike Christy Brel Cimorell Dorothy Clnrk Gina Colucci Janet Conklin Lori Connolly Tammy Cooper Kathy Craft Annette DeGeorgc Mike Delvla Michelle DiGiacomo Harry Dilemme Dan Dinger Cathy Downs Lori Dragon Steve Dratwa Julie Durkovic Tammy Durkovic Brent Ecklund 81 Tryiiifl Phyllis Edward. Mike Elliot Will Wll.worth Michele Emerson Don Estes Beth Farman Dave Fetters Karin Fieblger Charles Fink Tom Fink Jim Fisher Phyllis Fleming Stove Fontaine Arnold Freode Shicla Furman Phil Howell savors his thumb for dessert. 82 Mike Oarnett Chris Garren Paul Gidus Cheryl Gill Gary Gill Kathy Glenn Kim Glenn Randy Gochneaur Karen Goodell Times Being n sophomore and making decisions seemed to go hand in hand. Many were frantically making choicos about the all-important class ring. The stone and metal color of the ring had to bo picked. In some way or another, they had to come up with the money for it. This was also a time to decide whether to get a job to raise some of their own money. This decision could bring independence and more decisions of what to spend their money on. With the coming of the junior year, sophomores had to decide whether they wanted to train for a job by going to the Vo-Ed or possibly to proparo for college by staying at the high school. Many new classes would be offered as they became upperclassmen and a major field of study had to be picked. The close of the year brought openings in the class officer and student senate positions. Some sophomores Claudia Johnson holps at the Day Care Center. Sharon Goodoil Doug Gray James Grover Miko Gustafson Cindy Had lock Doug Haines Karen Hakala David Hanselman Chris Hare Clayton Harrell Jean Harrell Kim Herron Tom Hill Diane Hiner Richard Hipps Walter Hipps Kevin Hodges Beth Hoffman Jim Hommci Dulce Hood Earl Horne Phil Howell Kim Hutchison Mark Hyde Claudia Johnson decided to take a more active role in the school by trying out for one of these positions. 83 Group discussions occur in Health class. Henry Jones Shirley Jones Alan Keen Kevin Kelley Kris Kerzic Barb Kirkingburg Judy Kolehmainen Nancenc Kunkel Chuck Lambert Reid Laughlin Carole Leonurd Doug Lewis Greg Lilly Debbie Little Bill Loggtns Jon Love Brenda Lucas Karen Luce Kevin Luce Ed Lyons James Lyons John Lyons Rick Mackey Wayne Mahney Dale Magreevy 84 Health is a required part of Ann Alanko's day. All Apple A Day Dale March Ken Marsh Mary Martin I.aura Martinez Matt Maxsenn Amy McCloud Steve McClure John McCoy Diane McIntyre Sue McKean Sallie McKinnon Tim MeSkimming Fam Melton Rick Mihm Bob Miller Chuck Miller Mark Miller Nancy Miller Cathy Mollick Cindy Moores Jeff Mulder Ken Mullins Lou Murphy Debbie Neal Greg Nelson Mrs. Dismuke grades papers after school. Even though the sophomore boys didn't like giving up their daily physical activity, they were glad for the opportunity to look at someone olso besides boys. For the third year in a row. the health classes wore co-educational. Mr. Walters and Mrs. Dismuke were the teachers. In Mr. Walters’ class, the students were taught balance regiment, mental health, and disease. A unit on first aid gave the students a chance to be both the victim and the “rescuer. Mrs. Dismuke taught her classes body mechanics and family life. In a special personality section, tho students made their own charts on their personal emotions and physical care. The health classes alternated with the gym classes, each lasting for nine weeks. Each of these was required for graduation. 8S Scott Nelson Mona No well Grog Newsome Bonnie Novak Knndi Oberg Tim O'Connor Ellen Olson Yolanda Osborno Dale Otto Debbie Palmer Sue Ann Palmer Lori Peckol Wayne Pelton Becky Perkins Don Perkins Lori Perkins Ron Perkins Ronald Perry Tom Peterson Robin Pcura Tim Pinney Steve Pratt Kevin Presley Nick Pykus Joe Pyles Howard Reams David Reed Rose Richards Donna Robinson Angel Rodabaugh Millie Rodriguez Sandy Root Vlkki Ruker Kevin Ruple Pat Salvato Haydee Santiago David Saturday Michelle Savarise Bonnie Sawicki Shirley Sawicki Steve Scruggs Paul Sonlla Jeff Shank Margaret Sheasley Jim Sholtis Karen Skufcn Lori Slaybaugh Dale Smallwood Bruce Smith Ed Smith What ilii Mrs. Moseley supervises during study time. I gotta take English fer Janet Torok gets bored while taking notea. Class presentations are enjoyed by Darryl Upole. In order to get through sophomore English, overy student had to complete eight book reports. Mrs. Moseley stressed creativity and imagination in the students' work. Some students had posters, history charts, and art work accompanying their reports. Her students nover needed to go to the library because she had five or six hundred books in her classroom. But. of course, book reports weren't the only thing they did. Grammar was studied thoroughly at the beginning of the year. By the end of the yoar, students knew all the p’s and q's of punctuation and mechanics. A special section was devoted to the youth generation project. Students learned about themselves and their peer groups. Itoiibltvlloiible,Toil,ami Trouble Pcnm Butts Dave Carr Faith Davis Sheryl Fogle Robert Gaston Carol Golden Jo Ann Hunt Mary Martin Sonja Mosier Kenny Moyor Debbie Palmer Steve Pratt Walter Rodriguez Nancy Scott Lori Slocum Joel Smith Jerry Sparks Bart Tuttle Rose Walsh Kriston Webb Tod Westover Sharyn Williams Randy Woods Mike Woodworth Lori Vegh J £ I P S. class can often boggle the mind. Both Hoffman is proud to finish her I.P.S. test early. Laura Williams works on an assignment. With Biology I over, sophomores could look forward to Biology II or IPS (Introduction to Physical Science). Biology II. taught by Mr. Billy, was really an extension of Biology I. but went into a more extensive study of the human body and its functions. The dissection of such gory organs as the eye. brain, and heart of the animals made some of the students sick. Diagrams of tho skolotal system awed many of the students who never realized they had so many bones or blood vessels. Introduction to Physical Science, taught by Mr. Sproles, prepared students for troubled times ahead in chemistry and physics. Balancing chemical equations confused thorn and by the time it was over, coefficients and subscripts haunted their dreams. Simple experiments were fun and gave the students the background needed for future labwork. In preparation for physics, a study of motion, wavelengths and various other things wero discussed. Gadgets to show different -types of waves and other contraptions to show motion were brought out of a little room. Many of these experiments gave the students a good laugh and something to talk about the rest of the day. Bonnie Novak watches Karin FlobiK«r work. 89 At tho beginning of the year it seemed as if half the junior class had disappeared. They didn't vanish into thin air. however. About one hundred and eighty wont to the Vo-Ed School where they trained for well paying agricultural, medical, secretarial, cosmetology, building, and commercial art careers. Also T.V. production, where students studied electronics, was added this year. The majority of tho Vo-Ed came full time, but a few came for a half day. The averago day consisted of three hours of lab and ono and one half hours of rolatod subjects. The juniors took English, while the seniors took senior social studies composed of government and American history. Before 1968 when the Vo-Ed was creatod. the needs of students who did not go to college were often ignored. Now with the new branch, students could discover themselves and decide upon a future profession. Student who disappear form A htabula' hall can be found at the Vo-Ed. Oirls in Cosmetology shampoo and set mannequins for practice. Ed Swarnlck works mathematical problems. Cindy Burgess packs boxes of food for the cafeteria. -------- Vicki Sergiff completes art work in commercial drawing. Down sit Jefferson... Distributive Education teaches students basic business skills. You llo What You llo Best Kids at the Vo-Ed knew what they were taking and what they wanted to be.” This seemod to the at-titudo of most of the students. Students learned that if they applied themselves, they could gain a big advantage over other students who would enter the job market. Teachers allowed students to work at their own pace in a relaxed atmosphere. Regional competition within their own area gave students more incentive to learn. This year the Vo-Ed School started a new chaptor of the National Honor Society. Perhaps the most valuable thing at Vo-Ed was that students learned self-discipline and responsibility in meeting their own goals. The Atmosphere Working a calculator helps solve difficult problems In eloctronlcs. Doug Cole sands an old tractor at the Vo-Ed. Rick Hall measures the length of layered bricks. Valerie Supllnski practices setting hair. ; Is Different The campus structure gives the Vo-Ed School a freer atmosphere because it looks like a college. There were various fields of study to choose from. Students made friends easily and woro treated moro maturely because the atmosphere was different from when they were at their home school. They were given a few more privileges, such as smoking near the buses in front of the school. No one wanted to skip classes because the students were genuinely interested in their subjects. Many Vo-Ed students agreed the Vo-Ed was friendly, but they did miss friends at their home school and they complainod about the lack of contact with what was happening in the home school. Pep rallies and general assemblies were also missed, but this was the small price for the freedom and the experience at the Vo-Ed. Food aervlce auppllea aandwichea for the Vo-Ed a cafeteria. Reading the text in commercial art helpa to underatand advertising Studente muat practice drawing advertiaemenU in commercial art claaa. 98 Jann Allard Laurie Allen Cheryl Alley Thirza Am den Dan Andcraon Katri Arcaro Debbie Armstrong Jill Arnold Michele Artman William Axhford Jim Aahlcy Rick Aahley Kim Bailey Loretta Barnea Elaine Bates Michele Benedict Maxine Benton Jim Bloom Vicky Bork� Tim Bowler Linden Bowman Trudy Brininicer Sharon Broad Chris Brockway Patti Brown Study hall often provides a moment of The junior class of 1975-1976 may have lost half of their classmates to the Vocational School, but their spirit and initiative kept them united. The class tried twice as hard to substitute for the loss of membors. and double the work meant double the fun. First the class emptied their pockets of all currency whatsoever for the spirit chain for the St. John vs. Ashtabula football (fame, Juniors also rang doorbells and got fellow students to buy a bundle of candles making a $400.00 profit for the prom. After organizing a booth uptown during the Apple Festival, the president of the junior class. Greg Skufca. also gathered classmates to work in ticket booths selling tickets for the rides. Finding themselves with more responsibilities, juniors learned that arranging class activities became difficult. but students organized their time in order to participate. By the end of the year, juniors were anxious for summer vacation, so that they could rest up for their very busy senior year. relaxation. Jill Arnold head for her locker. Lunch is Kevin CimorelU's favorite period. A bundle of fun is Les Schultz's trademark. Juniors show their upperclassmen spirit. Tammy Brown Cathy Burns Randy Campbell Tim Carr Diirnctta Carson Denita Carson Chris Carter Tony Charles Deborah Chatman John Chike Karl Cimorelli Kevin Cimorelli Gerald Clark Tom Colbert Anne Colucci Dane Cooke Marcia Cora Dale Corlew Jeff Corlew Daryl Cruea Marcia Cutter Debbie Dalin Gary Dibell Diane Downie 99 Sue Duboch PhU Ducro Tom Ducro Jackie Eldred Tonne Emorton Connie Emery William Emery Steve Estes Mary Fenton Linda Ferguson Eunice Fiolds Darlene FleminK Bob Fouat Alan George Tim Oibaon Pete Gillich Diano Goodwin Skip Gray Rory Groce Lori Hakkarainen Lima Montanaro rolls up her windows to stop tne com. Daryl Cruea shows off his new Corvette. Gail Hanhilammi Lisa Hanel Debbie Hare Steve Harper Janis Hazeltine 100 Juniors Shift Gears Mark Hoard Richard Henry Renee Hewitt Clarence Honkonen Reggie Hood Bob Horne Debbie Housol Mike Houser Don Howell Sandra Hunt Tim Hurley Harry Icenhowor Dwight Jenkins Donna Jones Gloria Jordan Rich Joslin Carrie Kallnowski Jeff Kallay Vondn Keeler Debbie Dolly Terry Ketron Kim Keyes Mark Kirk Dave Kortyka Debbie Lambert The biggest event of a student's life is probably being able to show off his now driving skills when he is a junior. Juniors' lives center around the now freedom driving gives them, but there was a lot of responsibility in caring for and driving cars. Once one received his license, parents noticed a great difTeronce in the car's appearance. The outside of the car glittered, but the inside was usually cluttered with McDonald's litter. Weather did not upset any junior s care of and love for his automobile, but driving conditions sometimes gave them a few scaros. Learning the fundamentals of driving was essential to cope with emergencies that might happen, so that driving in the future would be safer for themselves and for other drivers. 1 Greg Skufca relaxes in his car after school. 101 Groff Skufca. junior class president, provides class leadership. Karen McIntyre, vice president, rarely stands above other Juniors. Pete Lambert Pam Lcmuy Lee Lillie Mamio Lyons Cathy Landon Dyane London Rose Loucks Lance Loveridgo Brian Lucas Elijah Lyons Roger Maple Queenie Marsh Pat May Richard Mayer Karen McIntyre Bertha McMillian Bobbie McPhoron John Mead Susan Meaney Mark Mondralla Sue Miller Cherrie Mills Scott Mixer Lisa Montanaro Emory Moore Major Moore Roger Morse Arlene Mostello Miko Mullins Nancy Murphy Bruce Newsome Terrie Newsome Sharon Niomi Pat Norton Roxanne Nosic Cheryl Novak Ron Noyes Mike O'Connor Debbie Orsuto Roberta Orsuto Randy Palmer Kay Parker Lou Pennn Cheryl Peoples Bob Porsinger Liz Poterka Nell Plats Jenise Powers Barb Purtilo Joyce Raymond IjCsmIc rs of flic Pack Secretary. Kim Bailey, win busy helping make decisions Juniors became official upperclassmen” this past year, and for the first time they had to organize their class for many activities. They elected class officers- Greg Skufca, president: Karen McIntyre, vice-president; Kim Bailey, secretary: and Liz Peterka. treasurer. Junior officers made sacrifices like missing important classes to organize the candle sale, but they still managed to enjoy their duties very much. The students bombarded teachors to pawn off candles when they least suspected it. Although the candle sale went well, thoro were a few oxtra candles, so Greg wandered the halls peddling candles up until Christmas vacation. When the officers needed advice. Mr. Hales, the junior class advisor, assisted in solving their problems. A new privilege the officers discovered was being on the student council, although they could not be elected to a council office. As June approached. the juniors felt they had had a successful year. 103 In a filmstrip. Mr. Puchan shows a highlight. Mr Stalker gets ready for his long ride home. Mr Puchan presents a special version of history. Eileen Reborn Wanda Reynolds Mike Richardson Rocksandra Richmond Jody Rimpela Delphtne Rooks Bob Root Migdaliu Rosario Joe Roth Pete Russo Lisa Robertson Mary Robinson Roosevelt Rodgers Debbie Roe Lori Rood Terry Savarise Cindy Sawickl Roberta Sawyers Dale Schall Wendy Schlaich Jeff Schwentker Lonnie Scott Pam Scott Florence Scruggs John Seme 104 Vickie Scrjccff Sharon Scrpico Debbie Shnrkoy Albert Sholtis Beth Sholtii Leslie Schultz Barb Simpson Jackie Siler Robin Skarllnski Sandy Skidmore Greg Skufca Debbie Smith Scott Smith Bob Strubbe Marcia Suddeath Valerie Suplinski Calvin Thompson Theresa Thompson Tim Titus Pam Urch Gary Van Buren Clyde Van Wormor Debbie Vegh Diane Wnlker Jay Wallace Through The Years Juniors survived eight wars with Mr. Puchan's and Mr. Stalker’s holp in American history. While tho teachers began the period discussing a certain event in history, studonts usually wanted to discuss contemporary events. Tho bicentennial year increased student's curiosity in America’s history. Without a doubt, the Civil War was the most popular area of study. Although memorizing dates was a hasslo. learning them was always a part of evory history course. While students had respect for tho Constitution, their interest in reading, outlining, and discussing it was another matter. But students survived the hardships of history and learned to appreciate our heritage during the bicentennial year. 105 106 Linda Washut Eric Wobb Stove Wolss Shirloy Wells Charles West Charles Whoolor Sharon Wiloora Donna Wilson Sherrie Wold Tim Woodworth Kevin Wright Bob Yoho Cathy Young Florence Young John Zeman David Zetlaw Doug Zetlaw Chris Arvidson Dan Blair Perry Calaway Doug Carmon Tony Chapman Geneva Chatman Tina Greenliof Terry Lyons Dan McKinney Vince Snyder Gerry Watts Joyce Zeman Pam Zeman (seating English demands oral presentations be given in class. Miss Martello prepares one of her organized discussions. Il|� III The World Project arc prevalent In Mr . Plzzi's class. “Manzdnita, “coreopsis. pristine. obsequious. and spavins”-these were some of the words encountered in junior English this year as Miss Martello stressed vocabulary in all her classes. Through all the vocabulary, literature, and grammar. Miss Martello felt that the juniors kept a good attitude. Although they may have complained a lot. they were willing to work and were interested in learning. Mrs. Pizzi’s classes were also very busy, working on vocabulary, short stories, poetry and oral presentations. Both teachers agreed that they wanted their students to work hard because they felt English skills were important to future success. They also liked the satisfaction of seeing students master something, appreciate it. and become more obsequious.” 107 Experience Claudia Johnson plays with a child at the Daycare Center. Senior Future Teachers of America had the chance one day this year to see the view from the other side of the desk. Somo of the seniors said that they had a few problems, but that it was fun. They learned that there was more to teaching than they had thought. FTA was made up of three classes, the sophomores, juniors, and seniors working hard toward the goal of learning how to handle classroom situations. Sophomores learned how to handle nursery children at the Daycare Center learning to be patient. Juniors and seniors graduated from nursery children to elementary students where they helped the students read, checked papors. and made sure they didn't fall down the steps. This year one of the projects the club members worked on was the Christmas Tea held in honor of the faculty. Experience is the best teacher, and whether or not their goal of becoming good teachers will be accomplished, they certainly had enough experiences to appreciate the faculty's difficult job and to understand better the process of education. MO Reading to student can be valuable experience for FTA members Junior FTA (ROW 1) Rose Loucks. Tammy Brown. Pam Scott. Joyce Raymond. Mr Barnum. advisor. Les Schultz. Sue Dubach. Diane Downle. Sharon Nleml. (ROW 2)- Trudy Brinlger. Michele Artman. Sharon Serplco. Karen McIntyre. Terri Newsome. (ROW 3)- Donna Wilson. Beth Sholtis. Thlrza Amsden. Lisa Robertson. Kim Keyes. Sherri Wold. Lisa Montanaro. Jeff Kallay. Oreg Skuf- ca. IsTlic Itcst 'readier Helping students learn to road Is really a big challenge for FT A members. Senior FTA (ROW 1). Teresa Little, Joyce Perry. Mrs. Plzzl. advisor. Mark Pellone. Libby McNeil, Angela Ackley. (ROW 8) Robin Jackson. Kathy Steed. Sybil Bell. Karen Rossbach. Sophomore FTA (ROW 1)- Mrs. Bolivar, advisor. Mona Nowell. Lori Slaybaugh. Leanne Arvldson. Emily Bartone. Kim Olenn. (ROW 8) Carol Golden. Dottie Tackott. Julie Durcovlo, Barb Kirklngburg. Kim Soinl. Kris Kerzlc, Karen Qoodell. Karen Skufca. Lori Peckol. Michele Savarlse. Connie Barnum. Bonnie Sawicki. Shirley Sawlckl. Kim Hutichson. Shelia Furman. Cathy Downs. (ROW 3) Cindy Moores. Pam Melton. Linda West. Laura Williams. Tammy Durkovic. Cherrie Chestlock. Jessica Anderson. Karen Luce. Tammy Cooper. Nancy Miller. Claudia Johnson. Janet Torok, Brenda Lucas. Robin Peura. Sandy Root. Laura Martinez. Nancy Scott. Ill While waiting for a customer A� an employee. Don 112 Tho work of the average student did not always stop at 2:32; many had after school jobs. Some students were employed as stock men. cashiers, waitresses, and cooks, while others had special talents that got them their jobs. Dave Koschik played his trumpet at funerals and Bevorly Floming modolcd for a photography studio. The wages earned from these jobs often meant more independence for the student. The money that the workers made went towards various things. Somo saved to go to collogo or to pay off their new cars and. of course, a few fell victim to the temptation to spend their earnings quickly. It was difficult to go to school eight hours and to work afterwards: sleeping first period was not always due to boredom. A job. however, helped many to mature faster, gave them a sense of responsiblility. taught them the value of money, and proved to be a learning experience that couldn't bo found in school. Joyce Perry straightens shelves. Fixing car tiros is one of Russ Parkor's jobs. ■fn® ■ Ul Jim Ashley takes caro of the dirty dishes Pedro fills his own tank. 113 Accepting’ Victory And Defeat Picked as the pre-season favorites for the North Eastern Conference championship, the Panthers suffered a discouraging year tying for third in the conference with a 3 and 4 record and finishing the season with a 3 and 7 overall record, not one of Ashtabula's better seasons. During summer practice, the Panthers scrimmaged Erie Cathedral Prep. Cleveland John F. Kennedy, and Painesvillo Harvey. “We improved more each scrimmage, stated Coach Wash Lyons, “and we were ready for our first game. The big week arrivod and the Panthers impressed the area football enthusiasts when they came back from Steubenville, a well-known Ohio high school power, with a close 18-6 loss to the Big Red. The following week at Eastlake North more improvement was shown. Tied at 6-6 at halftime, mistakes and injuries in the second half hurt the Panthers in a 25-12 losing effort to the Rangers of the North. The big week of the St. John game arrived and the school was filled with an atmosphere of excitement. A bonfire and a wild pep rally fired-up the student body; however, everyone involved was disappointed by the outcome when the Heralds dazzled the Panthers in a thrillor, 14-12. The Geneva game was a must win game for Ashtabula. If the Panthers were to ropoat as N.E.C. champs, they couldn't afford another conference loss. But the Eagle's power was too much for the Panthers as they were handed a 32-0 dofoat. making the team's record 0-4. They knew now that their chance of repeating as N.E.C. champs was gone. The defense holds Madison on a big third down play Terry Lyons cuts upflold for a long gain The players watch tho game during a tense moment. Dane Cooke gets set to let one fly. I 16 A Long , Long Season ROW 1- Dave CalnwAy. Dale Miller. Randy Stowers. Paul Burleson. Joe Martollo. Jeff DelPrlnce. Don Downie. Eric Wlsurl. ROW 2- Pete Lambert. Rudy Rodriguor. Mel Armstrong. Larry Johnson. BUI Osborne. Jeff Orant. Brad Lovejoy. Dennis Carmen. ROW 3- Bob Root. Elijah Lyons. Terry Lyons. Dane Cooke. Doug Carmen. Dave Zctlaw. Lou Ponna. Al Oeorge. Rich Clancy. ROW 4- Randy Gochneaur. Pat Salvato. Greg Newsome. Harrison Brown. Jim Lyons. Daryl Upole. Doug Miller. Robin Thomas. Russ Wheeler. Chris Haro. The winlcss Panthers were hungry for a victory. A Homecoming win would mean that much more. Madison scored first, but then it was all Ashtabula as quarterback Dale Miller overcame his injured ankle, running for one touchdown and passing to Jeff DelPrince for another. Sparked by the previous week's victory over the Madison Blue Streaks, the Panthers were ready for the Spartans of Conneaut. The victory was costly, however, as Terry Lyons scored what was to be his last touchdown of the season on a 78 yard run. injuring his ankle on the noxt offensive series. The next opponent was Painesville Riversido. a supposedly oasy game for the Panthors. On a cold, rainy night, the Beavers capitalized on Panther fumbles winning 27-0. By halftime, the bands loft, the majority of the fans went home, and the announcer quit because he no longer could read the player's jerseys. Edgewood was definitely our best team effort.” said Lyons. Losing 10-6 at tho half, the Panthers rallied in the third quarter on two touchdown runs by Bill Osborne, to defoat the Warriors in a 20-10 Parent Night Victory. The Ashtabula-Harbor game is one of tho biggest and oldest in the state, claimed City Manager Edward Bento, the week of the game. Mr. Bento’s statement was proven correct as tho Panthers were beating the Mariners 16-12 at halftime. But Harbor was not about to be beaten, even though a victory for the Panthers could salvage a disappointing season. Seeking revenge from last year's 16-14 loss to the Panthers, the Mariners exploded with 3 second-half touchdowns to defeat the Panthers for the city championship, 33-16. one of the greatest winning margins ever in the rivalry. At Boardman. the Panthers were simply out-manned and overpowered as the Spartans were on top of a 35-0 victory to end the season for the Ashtabula Panthers. Even though the season was a disappointing one for the fans, coaches, cheerleaders and players, it still had bright spots: the comeback victory over Edgewood, the game at Steubenville, the thrilling half time lead over Harbor, and the Homecoming victory over Madison. Joe Martollo, Randy Stowers and Bill Osborno made the All-N.E.C. and All-County Teams. Martello made first team defense, while Stowers and Osborno made second team. Larry Johnson recoived honorable mention. Also. Martello was Ashtabula County Player of the Year and was named to the All-Ohio Second Team. Sophomore Scooby” Brown sots up to pass. ---- 118 Victories At Last! Larry Johnson and Paul Burlsson await the announcement. Team Record Ashtabula 6 Steubenville 18 Ashtabula 12 Eastlake North 25 Ashtabula 12 St. John 14 Ashtabula 0 Genova 32 Ashtabula 26 Madison 14 Ashtabula 6 Conneaut 0 Ashtabula 0 Riverside 27 Ashtabula 20 Edgewood 10 Ashtabula 16 Harbor 33 Ashtabula 0 Boardman 35 Final Record- 3 wins 7 losses The Senior Panthers: ROW 1- Bill Osborne. Paul Burleson. Randy Stowers. Jeff DelPrinoe. Joe Martello. ROW 2- Dave Calaway. Brad Lovejoy. Eric Wisuri. Mel Armstrong. Jeff Orant. Rudy Rodriguez. Dennis Carmen. ROW 3- Dale Miller. Larry Johnson. Don Downle. 119 What did it take to prepare yourself for a game? How much did you have to push yourself to be ready? If you asked either of these questions of any Panther player, he would probably answer in one word: plenty. Sure, probably all the players dreaded practice- the sweat, the bruises, and. of course, the sprints. But what about the 7-man sled that became a 3-man sled because of the Panther linemen? It must have taken something more than attendance at practice to break 4 pads. An example of tho stress and physical requirements involved in practice is the fact that the team began two-a-day practices this summer with 44 players, a great turnout for Ashtabula, but. finished the season with only 29. What happened to these 15 players? When asked, one replied. I hated the heat, and the water they gave us wasn’t cold. Another needed a job: while another ex-player came right out and said. I couldn't take it. Some players wanted to play: some didn't. Obviously, the players that wanted to play stuck it out. But why did they? How did a losing team affect them? Once I knew our hopes for a good season were over. I just played for fun. I took it serious, but it's still only a game. stated one senior. A sophomore reserve player replied, I didn't like sitting on the bench, but I like football: and with two years left. I had to stick it out. One player on the team said, simply. “I enjoy the game, but I don't care if we win or lose. I know that's not a competitive attitude, but it's the way I feel. Suro. I like to win. though. But whatever the reasons, many still wanted to work hard to be the best. The linemen perform the shuffle drill on the 7-man sled. 120 Randy Stowers gets set lor quick drills. Grunts, Groans, and Grins Bill Osborne and Paul Burleson drive the two-man sled. Coaches Stalker and Craft watch the team warming-up. 12! Kill Remember the St. John bonfire? What was so special about Harbor’s anchor? How come every year some Ashtabula studont managed to give it a fresh coat -of paint? Remember that heartbreaking defeat to St. John and that first victory over Madison? These wero all part of the game known as high school football. And who said it was only a game? The person saying this should have tried to tell the Panther squad this before the Harbor game. While you were in tho stands screaming when the team was on the 1-foot line on fourth down, you could have taken the tension in yourself and multiplied it by 10. That is what the players felt like. If a field goal was needed to win a game, just think how the kicker felt. If he made it. he would have been the hero. But what about the holdor? He wouldn't have gotten any glory even though, without him. tho kick wouldn't have been possible. When a runner made a touchdown, it wasn't because there wasn't any blocking, or when the other team was stopped, it wasn't because their player had tripped. The players would not have survived without the students’ and cheerleaders' support. When the referee signaled a first down and the players neard the students yelling, they were inspired to got another one or try to stop the opponents from getting another 10 yards. When they saw tho studont body fired-up at tho bonfire, how could they keep from giving 100% for them? When they lined-up on a key play and heard the students screaming. it made them want to do that much better. And finally, when the players left the field for the last time, how could thoy not shed a toar? The offense Rets sot to go on n blR piny. Dnlo Miller releases n pass just ns n Madison defondor nrrlv 122 Emotions Make The Game A first down is shown by tho referee after a crucial play. An unknown cheerleader raises spirit. The cheerleaders stop to get a look at the action. 123 The Bowler brothers get thoir licks on the car. With the talent they have, thoy can go a long way. boasted assistant Coach Dave Luhta. The froshmen. led by a great backfield of Richard Riddle and Dave Weiss, had an impressive season, evon though their record did not show it. The determined team displayed the future power thoy will possess when they rushed for over 800 yards in their three final games. The boys show great personal pride in everything they do: they have the desire to improve. stated Coach Dave DeLeone. After losing their first throe games, they came alive as the future backs were discovered. Because of their talent. Coach Lyons, should look toward future success. Coach Luhta gives adivee to OB BUI Zetlaw. Freshman cheerleader arouse spirit. 1975 Freshmen Football Record Ashtabula 8 St. John 14 Ashtabula 8 Geneva 12 Ashtabula 6 Madison 32 Ashtabula 32 Conneaut 6 Ashtabula 14 J. R. Williams 20 Ashtabula 34 Braden 6 Ashtabula 8 Harbor 0 Final Record—3 wins 4 losses - ■ Two dofondors move in on a looso ball. 124 “They Have Desire” ROW l-(left to right) Darren Olenn. Jeff Flickenger. Rich Riddle. Roger Ball. Doug Miller. Dean Alanko. Ron Marchu, Rick Bcaaant. ROW 2-John Hartford. Jim Anderaon. Tom O'Brien. Kevin Lavacchia. Dave Wci� � . Bill Zetlaw. Dave Cook. ROW 3-Craig Poet. Tim Parker. Jim Carter. Rod Oroaa. Kevin Mann. Rick Holman. Steve Doug Miller sweeps left end againat Conneaut. Jepaon. Scott Lines. ROW 4-Sam Martello. Jim Barrett. Walt Houck. Joe Pill. Sonny Fanning. Rick Hanaelmon. Ed Kaaputla. Rick DcBarr. Coach DoLeone and Sam Martello look on. 126 Teeing Off! Jerry Rocco mU up for a long drive. 1126 Dave Boyle and Dave Reed practice putting. Total concentration la utilized by Dave Reed. Golf is n K«m« of inches “They were all tough, was all Coach Carr could say about this season's golf matches. Jerry Rocco. low man of the team with a 41.9 average, said. Wo just weren't consistent. Wo couldn't put anything together. Placing fifth in tho N.E.C. and eighth in Districts, with a final 6-10 record, the team looked strong in tournament play. This impressive finish lifted the team through the last part of the season. But one problem that Coach Carr faced through the whole season was tho individuality of the team members. “There's no emotional attachments on a golf toam. It's actually an individual sport, was what he said about the problem. Besidos Jerry, the other members of the regular team were Dave Rood with an average of 44.1: David Boyle. 44.5; Paul Stofan. 45.5: and Mark Peterangolo. 46.3. Looking ahoad to next year, both Coach Carr and Jerry said it looks like Davo Rood would be a key player in the 2 years he has loft with the team. Dave and David Boyle will be the two regulars back next season. Mark Peterangeto'a eyes are set on the ball aa ha gats ready for an Important stroke. 187 Cross Country Team 1975: 8TAND1N0 left to right. Ron Selgman, Doug Haines. 8teve DIGlacomo. Mark Hyde. Arnold Preede: KNEELING. Mike Warren. Jim McKee. Cross Country la a teat of endurance. 188 Miles? Seems More 2001 SUtvo DiGiacomo runs toward flnlah Una with datarmlnatlon. To hear a coach say that an 0-7 season is •■promising may soem a little hard to bolieve. But that's exactly what Coach Chuck Taratina said about the cross country team's season. With all but two of the team returning next year, tho upcoming season looks encouraging. Newcomers to the cross country course, team members stoadily improved throughout the year. Although during the regular season they couldn't pick up a win in dual meets, the team did show progress in the tournaments. In the Sectionals, the runnors finished ninth, and in the N.E.C. action. they placed seventh. Strong man for Ashtabula this year was sophomoro Doug Hainos. Doug’s running had a consistency that tho team nooded. Although low morale can usually hurt a team's struggling with a poor season, thanks to Jim McKee this was no problem for the cross country team. With his clowning around and his willingness to bo the butt of jokes. Jim helped to bolster team moralo. Despite tho many defeats, tho team kept going with the belief that there were victories ahead and that they were striving toward their personal goals. 1975 Cross Country Record Ashtabula 38 St. John 21 Ashtabula 36 Genova 19 Ashtabula 42 Madison 19 Adhtabula 48 Connoaut 19 Ashtabula 49 Rivorslde 16 Ashtabula 31 Edgewood 83 Ashtabula 41 Harbor 80 Final Record O wins 7 losses 189 A pack of runnars poo themselves behind Doug Haines. Off In The Wild With Mr. Raymond Billy as advisor, the 37 members of the Nature Backpack Club were among the school's most active students. Mombers began activities early in October when the club went on an overnight trip to Shawnee State Park. When the winter months set in and most backpack clubs woro waiting for warmer weather before tackling the trails again, ours ventured out. Braving the snow, the club hiked through the gulf and once backpacked all the way to Kingsville. Plans were also made for an overnight trip to the Allegheny Mountains in May. In preparation for a week-long trip in July to the Adirondack Mountains in Upper New York State, the club planned a two to three day trip to the Alleghenies in Juno and explored the possibilities of attending a course in Vermont for two weeks. With all this and plans for numerous hikos in the spring, the members of the Nature Backpack Club didn't have to worry about having spare time on their hands. club stops for a lunch break. 1976 Nature Backpack Club: (BACK ROW L-R) Dale Smallwood. Scott Smith (MIDDLE ROW) Mr. Raymond Billy. Beth Shollis. Thlrza Amsden. Nick Pykus. Joyce Raymond. Bobbl McPhoron. Liz Peterka. Kim Keyes. Brent Taylor. Chris Dustman. (KNEELING) Tammy Emery. Barb Purtllo. Vonda Keeler. Lisa Enos, Carl Dewhitt 131 Look Out, Pele! Phil Howell moves past opponent. Phil Ducro clears ball away from goal. Soccor, one of America’s fastest rising sports, had a good first-year showing at Ashtabula High School this season. Our team, which was actually organized last year, merged with Harbor's team to form what was known as the Lake Shore Soccer Club. Under the coaching of Mr. Rick Hubbard, the club was very successful in its first year. The main objective of the coach was to teach the basics of the sport to the team and to stir up more intcrost in soccer. In the few independent matches that they had. the club was undefeated. Jed Rumora. club president, said. “We played Grand River Academy and the Madison Bible Baptist Church. We also had many scrimmages among ourselves. We always made a good showing. All in all. a good showing for a pick-up league such as ours. Phil Ducro. vice-prosidcnt. said. Even though the only experienced players were the two returning members of the Pink Flamingos team, we were able to organize a pretty good team.” For a first year organization, the team had a very successful season and they look as if they're off to a good start. The Pink Flamingo mascot was canned this year. Ashtabula soccer team (L-R) Tim McCarty. Phil Ducro. Jed Rumora. Brad Oianell 133 High Hopes...Slow Start When the 1975-76 basketball season began. Ashtabula, under coach Bob Waltors. had great expectations even though only two lettormon were returning. Tho team, being a favorite to win the NEC crown, lost the first game of tho seesaw season to arch rival Harbor in a 57-51 battle. The team led most of tho way but seemed to lose some momentum when Tim Bowler was injured under the boards. The following night the Panthers lost a tough game at Harvey to the Raiders by a 62-60 score; howovor. the team showed the potential it possessed when they blew Edgewood off the floor 75-47. Bill Osborne and Calvin Thompson almost out-scored tho Warriors by themselves as each accounted for 22 points. Ashtabula, now 1-1 in tho NEC. was ready for the big game with Geneva. A big game it was as the team defeated the Eagles 62-57; Tim Bowler led the way in a great team effort. Seeking revenge from last year's heartbreaking dofoat in the tournament, the team was ready for the Warriors of Brookfield. Tho long trip to Brookfield, however, resultod in a solid trouncing for Ashtabula. 67-42. os the Panthers were once again down in the seesaw. A loss to Conneaut was even more disappointing and the Panthers foil to 2-4 overall and 2-2 in the NEC. The once-favored Panthers now found themselves 2 games behind league-leading Madison. A' Inst mooting prepares tho team for the tip-off. The tonm and the coaches watch attentively from the bench. 134 Tom Hill drives past two Mariners for on easy bucket. Paul Stofan movo In to set-up the off n e. Coach Waltar watch hi team practice. ROW 1- John Bowlar, Harrison Brown. Paula Stofan. ROW 8- Bill Oaboma. Tim Bowler. Calvin Thompson. ROW 3- Dave Benton. Larry Johnson. Tom Hill. 135 Bill Osborne trie to work the ball inside against Akron Central. The Chase Over Christmas vacation, the Panthers edged Glenville in a thriller, when Tim Bowler popped in 28 points to lead the way. Ashtabula built up a big lead and fought off a 4th quarter rally from the Tarblooders. The ups and downs came into effect again as Riverside upset Ashtabula in Painesville 61-53. giving the Panthers three conference losses. The team could hope only to dofeat Madison twice and hope that another squad could do the same. So. the chase for the NEC crown was on. “We simply can't afford another conference loss. Our teams have a tendency to do better the second half of the year. said Coach Walters. The coach’s statement proved correct when the team won the next four conference games. The biggest was a 68-58 upset victory over league-leading Madison when the dofonse, led by Paul Stofan's steals, clinched the victory. The team led all the way for a convincing win. The other victories included a rout ovor St. John. 53-35; a big revenge victory over Harbor. 71-61, led by Bill Osborne’s and Dave Benton's strong rebounding, and another win against Edgewood. 86-44. The team was riding high and proving their strength, speed, and ability constantly. Ashtabula’s strength on tho boards lntlmidatos the Eaglos. PlayinK undornoath tho baakot la often rough. Tom Hill la trapped by Akron opponent . Tho roferee makes sure Tim Bowlor la not guilty of a lino violation. 1975-76 Basketball Record Ashtabula 51 Harbor 57 Ashtabula 60 Painesville Harvey 62 Ashtabula 75 Edgewood 47 Ashtabula 62 Geneva 57 Ashtabula 42 Brookfield 67 Ashtabula 58 Connoaut 62 Ashtabula 72 Glenville 70 Ashtabula 53 Riversido 61 Ashtabula 68 Madison 58 Ashtabula 53 St. John 35 Ashtabula 71 Harbor 61 Ashtabula 86 Edge wood 44 Ashtabula 61 Geneva 62 Ashtabula 84 Connoaut 73 Ashtabula 61 Akron Central Hower 70 Ashtabula 45 Riverside 47 Ashtabula 56 Madison 67 Ashtabula 76 St. John 71(ot) Final Record - 9 wins - 9 losses In Genova, the Panthors were ready for a tough gamo. and thoy showed it as they picked up an early lead and kept it practically the whole game. Three of the five starters fouled out of tho hoatod battle, however, and the Eagles caught and overcame Ashtabula in the last seconds, winning 62-61. Madison lost to Harbor the same night and. although Ashtabula's chancos were growing slimmer, tho chase was still on. Another rovongo victory brightened the team's spirit. This time Conncaut was the victim as John Bowler dished-out 12 assists to lead the charge. State power Akron Central Hower came to Ball Gym and won by a slim margin over the determined Panthers. 70-61. But the season's biggest disappointment occured and title hopes vanished os we were beaten. 47-46. by two foul shots shot after the final horn by Rlvorslde. Tho second game against Madison was not like the first. Trailing the whole game, tho Panthors wore downed 67-86 by the revenge-minded Blue Streaks. Against St. John Bill Osborno sank a shot with ono second remaining to send tho gamo into ovortimo. The team squoezod out a 76-71 win to head into the tour-nomonts with a .500 rocord. Besides supplying leadership. Bill Osborno led the NEC in rebounding. Dave Benton's play improved greatly throughout tho season, onabling him to finish third in the rebounding column and third In scoring percentage in the conference. While Tom Hill worked to run tho offonso. Paul Stofan led the defense os he was tops in tho NEC with an incrodiblo average of 5.4 steals por game. Tim Bowler led the team in scoring and was fourth in tho league in scoring. John Bowler led the team in assists and was second in tho conference with a 4.8 average. Evon though the end rosult of tho season was disappointing, the team supplied many oxciting momonts and many well-playod games. With the underclassmen rotuming as startors. tho toam should once again bo in the title chase next yoar. John Bowlor's attempt to draw a foul fails. Hustle is tho key to success. Dave Bonton and Bill Osborne position themselves undor tho boards. 138 I NEC Hopes Vanish FlLlT . Dave Benton reject a ahot. Perfect form on the jump ahot ia displayed by Tom Hill. The Panther defenae aurrounda a Central Hower player. Tim Bowler loaaea a shot over an Engle defender. 139 Playing With Style Coach Tom Carr boasted that the junior varsity team was the best team he had ever had the opportunity to coach. They’ve been a pleasure to work with. ho statod. If you ever watched the squad play, you would have to say that they were also a pleasure to watch because many of their games were played down to the final buzzer. Against Harbor, the team won in the fourth overtime period. The boys didn't have that much experience, but their record did not indicate it as they went 14-4. The team had four juniors and the rest were sophomores. The juniors, however, added the experience and helped out the younger players while practicing and playing in the game. The players exhibited great teamwork on the floor. The fire power of the offense was supplied by Harrison Brown and Perry Calaway both of whom, along with Dane Cooke, gained some varsity experience. During the year the boards wore controlled by Cooke and Lou Murphy while Stanley Ball. David Boll. Steve Pratt. Rich Joslin. and Rory Groce provided quickness and ball handling at the guard position. With a 14-4 record and their team work ability, the varsity squad should be a strong contender once again next year. Scooby Brown goes fn for two after a steal. ROW 1- Steve Pratt. Kevin Ruple. ROW 8- Steve Scruggs. Stanley Ball. David Bell. ROW 3- Rory Oross. Lou Murphy. Perry Calaway. Dane Cooke. Rich Joslin. 140 Dane Cooke displays his skill on the boards. In an attempt for tho ball. Porry Calaway commlU a foul. £ K pSa Tho team react to an opponent's tie-breaking score. Ashtabula JV Team Record 53 Harbor 41 Ashtabula 46 Poinesville Harvey 30 Ashtabual 61 Edgewood 36 Ashtabula 40 Geneva 38 Ashtabula 53 Brookfield 62 Ashtabula 49 Conneaut 50 Ashtabula 51 Glenville 49 Ashtabula 72 Riverside 40 Ashtabula 57 Madison 46 Ashtabula 59 St. John 5 Hot) Ashtabula 47 Harbor 42(4 ot’s) Ashtabula 58 Edgewood 26 Ashtabula 55 Geneva 56 Ashtabula 50 Conneaut 49 Ashtabula 42 Akron Central-Hower 58 Ashtabula 56 Riverside 37 Ashtabula 48 Madison 39 Ashtabula 67 St.John 42 Final Record 13 wins • 5 losses Champs in the Making 142 Coach Adam Holman felt that the freshmen have the potential to bo one of the area's top teams in a few years. Going 11-3 on the season, the team only had one true defeat; the other two were really victories. but becauso of an ineligibility problem, they were forced to forfeit to Genova and Conneaut. games that the team had won stoundly. These victories would have ensured them of the NEC crown. Coach Holman believed that their attitude was great and, for freshmen, they managed to keep thoir poise on the floor. Each game a different player emerged as the high scorer. It was truly a team effort. If it wasn’t Dennis Fields, it was Jewel Hanna or Henry Barchonowitz. If not one of these three. Perry Stofan, Doug Miller or Ed Kasputis came through. When five players were on the court, the other players on tho bench gave them all the support they could. So. with thoir talent and enthusiasm, the future of Ashtabula's basketball team looks very bright. Doug Chatman looks for a man Inside. Dennis Fields drives between two Braden players. Mr. Holman shows great concentration during a game. Doug Miller launches a free throw. 1976 Freshmen Basketball Team (ROW 1 L to R) Calvin Bradley. Rodger Ball. Hank Barchanowicz. Jewel Hanna. Rod Groce. Dave Williams. Bill Skarlinski. (ROW 2) Ed Kasputis, Doug Miller. Doug Chatman. Donnis Fields. Davo Wells. Tony Powell. Perry Stofan The bench closely watches the action. Jewel Hanna keeps his eye on the ball. Toam Record Ashtabula 28 Harbor 26 Ashtabula 22 Braden 17 Ashtabula 41 Geneva 39 Ashtabula 22 Conneaut 37 Ashtabula 27 John R. Williams 26 Ashtabula 43 Madison 38 Ashtabula 39 St. John 21 Ashtabula 47 Harbor 33 Ashtabula 48 Forfeit Braden 44 Ashtabula 34 Forfeit Conneaut 35 Ashtabula 35 John R. Williams 33 Ashtabula 38 Madison 28 Ashtabula 36 St. John 31 Final Record: 11 wins - 3 losses. 143 Moving Up Slowly. Varsity W AshVabula 5 Ashtabula 12 Ashtabula 26 Ashtabula b Ashtabula 45 Ashtabula 29 Ashtabula 19 Ashtabula 17 Ashtabula 64 Ashtabula 33 Ashtabula 45 Ashtabula 26 Final Record: !■ ason Record Valley 15. inesville Harvey 52 neva Doug Cannon look for an oponing in his match. I� ?« Varsity Wratling Tnm: (BACK ROW l-r) Doug Cannon. Jim Bieoa. Dooms Carmen. Tom Washut, Poto Lambort. Stove 144 DiOiacomo. Elijah Lyons. (FRONT ROW) Davo Saturday. Randy Qochnoaur. Tony Russo. Doan Alanko. Paul Senlta. Alan George Dennis 0� rMO overpower his opponent. Coach DeLeons shows concern for the outcome of the match. It was a strange scone. Wrestlers, most of whom hadn't eaten in two or three days, were wrapped in plastic, working to make weight in a room with over 100 degree temperature. Attempts to understand and develop the wrestling moves shown to them by Coach DeLeone were put to the test when they wont out for the matches. Wrestling, a team sport, had its individual aspect too. Everyone on the team contributed in some way. if not by putting points on the score board, then by cheering on those wrestlers who were getting the points and helping to keep morale high on the team. Dave Saturday, a first-year 98 pound wrestler, was winless going into the N.E.C. tournament. But ho came through with two important wins and took fourth place, getting valuable points for the team. At 119 pounds, senior Steve DiGiacomo was bothered with injuries throughout the season, but he still managed a 5-5-1 record. But what Steve contributed to the team was more than just his record: Steve took his personal practice time to work with the younger lightweights, helping them got the fundamentals so they could wrestle sound matches. Working Even though it was a disappointing season, there were several individual bright spots. The 132 and 138 weight classes belonged to Randy Gochneaur and A1 George. To anyone who went to a wrestling match, it was easy to sec that Randy was one of the most spirited membors of the team. During this soason and last and also between seasons, he attended two wrestling camps and entered many independent A.A.U. matches. His hard work earned him an 8-4 record and a socond place finish in the N.E.C. Tom Washut at 175 pounds finished his year with a 9-2 record. Tom helped out by watching and lending a hand to the J.V.'s when he saw them doing something wrong. The four brightest spots for Ashtabula came in the last four weight classes; Elijah Lyons. 167, Doug Carmen. 185; and Dennis Carmen, heavyweight. Doug took first place in the N.E.C. tournament and had a 5-4 record. Elijah and Donnis both had undefeated dual meet seasons, while Dennis finished second at the tournament and Elijah took fourth. With ten of the varsity wrestlers coming back for at least one more season and with the junior high wrestling program growing each person, it looks as if personal records will improve along with the team record. Stove DiQIacomo concentrate on working for a takedown. Elijah Lyons gets water and instructions from Coach DoLoono. The speod that loads to an undofoatod soason I shown by Elijah Lyon . Working for a takedown is A1 Goorgo 147 These Losers Are Mary Lubry works to oscape against Connoaut wrestler. John Smith struggles during the Harbor match. Clarence Junior Varsity Results Ashtabula 24 Grand Valley Ashtabula 45 Painosville Harvey Ashtabula 40 Grand River Academy Ashtabula 52 Grand River Academy Ashtabula 24 Geneva Ashtabula 9 Madison Ashtabula 22 Ledgemont Ashtabula 27 Conneaut Ashtabula 3 Riverside Ashtabula 6 Edgcwood Ashtabula 30 Harbor Ashtabula 24 Jefferson Final Record-5 wins. 7 losses. 148 Orimactng with pain. Paul Senlta fights to got back in control of match. Winners The junior varsity wrestlers, who had n chance to ehnllMKe the varsity wrestlers for their spots each week in wrestlo-ofTs. would sometimes have to wrestle two or three times a night to hold or earn their J.v. spot. Because they lost these wrestle-offs, they wrestled on the j.v. team. Their dedication was rewarded by thoir improved record. The junior varsity squad had a 6-7 rocord this year, which showed groat promise, considering that most of those wrestlers are in their first year. Ono of the standouts on tho team was Richard Hipps. The j.v. hoavyweight looked as If ho could conceivably take over the varsity spot of Donnis Carmon next year. Also in tho heavier weight classes were Joe and Sam Martcllo. Joe. a senior this year, was forcod to wrestle 20 pounds hoavior than ho because of numorous injuries to our team. Sam. a first-year wrestler, showed the potential for success at the varsity lovel next yoar. An important victory for the team came when they traveled to Grand Rivor Academy. They wrestled tho Eaglo's varsity and beat them, providing a big emotional lift for the team. Taking into account the inoxporionco of the wrestlers and the fact that they wont Into some matches forfeiting 4 or 6 weight classes duo to weight problems, thoir rocord indicated that Coach DoLoono could bo optimistic about tho continuing improvement of the wrestling program. Tho 1976 J. V. Wrestling Team (BACK ROW L-R) Sam Martello. John Smith. Joe Martello. Walt Hipps. Jim Anderson (FRONT ROW) Harry DiLemme. Ron Marchu. Mark Lnbry. Jesse Robinson. Clarence Honkonon. Ron Kister leads the way Into the clearing in the woods. Easy Riders Racing through the mud on their bikes, the Motorcycle Club won a 1st place trophy in a race held last year at Jefferson. even though only three people were racing at the moot. This year the club plannod to travel to Jefferson in April and May to enter the motocross contest to see if they could stage a repeat performance. Before the snow fell, the club had gotten together for a few outings. They went out to some rural trails to race one weekend. Club president Chris Brockway and advisor Mr. Raymond Billy went to the Allegheny Mountains to ride for a couple of days in the fall. With twelve active members this year, the club hoped to duplicate their first place finish and have an enjoyable time. Motocross is a sport of speed. The 1976 Motorcycle Club: (left to right) Ron Kister. Steve Weiss, Chris Brock way, Dave Weiss. Mike Houser. Murk Hyde. Dennis Gunter. Randy Swodonberg. 1S1 Months before the Panthor baseball team set foot on the diamond, the players were working hard running and lifting woights in the winter conditioning program that Coach Rick Fenton put them through. Coach Fenton feels that without this program, the players would not be mentally or physically ready for the season. One player said. A lot of people think baseball is an oasy sport, but I would like to soe them try to stick out our winter program Another admitted that baseball is not physically demanding, but it can’t hurt to be in good condition. In fact, it helped his attitude. This very demanding program consists of a workout on the universal weight machine with fourteen different exercises. After their workout on tho weights, the players ran at least 15 laps around the hall, including the stairs, which ususally causod most of the players to have sore legs for quite some time. The team looked forward to being well conditioned, but many members paid the price as they wore sore for at least a week after the first workout. BUI Z«tlaw strains while worklnK on the bench press. Coach Fenton sternly observos his players. 152 “Those Stairs Killed Us!” Puffing hard. Lou Penns runs up the stairs. Kevin Kent shows relief after finishing a set on the leg machine. Swinging the weighted bat in proper form is Skip Gray. 153 While creating concision in the hall, the team runs their tiring laps. The important decisions which affected our school system were made by the board of education. During the past year, the school board selected all hired personnel, revised the dress code, handled finances, and tried to make the bost decisions for the good of tho studonts. Serving as president was Addison Goodell. Ho felt the school board had an important job of giving all students a useful education and helping them to loarn how to livo a fulfilling life-not just how to earn a living. Vice-President Harold Shiflet folt tho system needed improvement in the curriculum and physical structure. Creating an at-mosphero conducive to learning could only benefit the system. Sara Longyel was elected to the board in November 1975. She knew many problems that would be encountered because she had worked in the system for over 24 yoars. Dr. John Pearson felt that strengthening relationships between tho board and the community wore utmost goals. Board member Milton Robinson wanted to help to soo that the community taxes were spent wisely and effectively to secure the bost education for tho money available. Togothor with their goals they worked to provide tho strongest form of educational unity they could. Doris Palmer served as clerk of the board of education. She was responsible for all the records and correspondence of the board, the financial records, investments of funds, and the payroll for the school system. The Board of Education met monthly and when needed called special meetings. Some of the meetings were shown on local television and all wore open to the public. Board member Milton Robinson gives his opinion at a work session. New board members. Sara Lengyol and John Pearson are sworn in by Judge John Olsen Board President. Addison Goodell is supervisor of Industrial Also minister of Relations at the Reactivo Metals Plant. Prospect Presbyter- ian Church. Rev. 156 President of the Concrete and Builder Supply Firm. M.C. Robinson Company, is board member Milton Robinson. After working in the school system for 24 yoars. Mrs. Sara Lengyol is currently serving on the Board. Board member Dr. John Pearson is also an area dentist. Clerk of the Board of Education is Mrs. Doris Palmer. Harold Shiftlet ser- Mrs. Doris Palmer. Mr. Addison Goodell, and Dr. John Pearson decide on an Important issue, ves as vice-president of the board. 157 Eventually ho will got tlmo to clean hla doak. Mr. Rumor uiei hla calculator to solve a problem. Mr. Podgea and Mr. Morrtman work on a financial matter. 9 Many houra are spent on tho phono. Socrotarloa often aupply grammatical help. Mr. Samuel Merrlman. the Bualnees Manager. Mr. Erwin Podgee. the Super-vleor of Aeeiatance Programs. Mra. Betty Caabourne, Mr. Rumora'a secretary. Mr. Jack Rumora. the Superintendent of the Ashtabula Area City School System, had his office in a dirty old building in the Harbor. From that building Mr. Rumora managed all the schools in the system. Mr. Rumora hired the personnel, and supervised the finances and the transportation. He enjoyed working as an administrator and wanted to work at the top job in this field so he could positively influence the quality of education in Ashtabula. The thing he enjoyed most was working with young people. During the past year Mr. Rumora investigated the possibilities of having students take courses at other schools and having a citizen's committee formulated to express their ideas on bettering the schools. Other people who were involved in seeing that all Ashtabula schools ran smoothly were also located at headquarters. Mr. Samuel Merriman spent his days supervising non-certified employees, such as custodians, the cafeteria staff, and bus drivers, and making sure that all bills were paid on time. Mr. Erwin Podges made sure that federal aid money was put to good use. Mrs. Betty Casbourne was Mr. Rumora's secretary: and she was always ready to help anyone calling down for information. These few people worked efficiently to make sure the school system ran efficiently. Mr . Ca bourn tak tlm out for a coff break It was difficult for some students to go from class to class without being Into. Four personnel specialists, however, had to go from building to building. Miss Monica Marinko, the School Psychologist went to various schools giving tests and interpreting their results. She was also available for counseling students with academic or personal problems. Mrs. Norma Currey and Mr. Barrie Bottorf appeared at school at the beginning of the year to give the freshmen and seniors their hearing tests. Thoy also worked with students with speech impediments. Mrs. Frances Harper, the school nurse, traveled to Ashtabula High School every Wednesday to perform such jobs as checking students' health, counseling students, examining students' eyes and giving immediate first aide when needed. These people saw to it that the students were in good health and ready for school every day. k Mias Monica Marinko, the School Psychologies Mr. Barrie Bottorf. tho Spoech and Hoaring Specialist. Specialists often confer about students. ______________ Health problems aro Mrs. Harper's Miss Marinko discusses ono of hor mm kew Mrs. Curry works with studonts to tmprovo tholr spooch. Mrs. Norma Curry, tho Spooch and Hearing Specialist. 161 JM Students and teachers often complained about the lack of opportunity to get involved in the school system, so Ashtabula High expanded to two new areas of teacher and student proficiency. The Student Council Cabinet was created in the summer of 1975. It provided an outlet for students who wanted changes outside of tho school system. They experimented with the student activity bus which ran nightly to pick up students who participated in activities until about 5:00 P.M. Cabinet members wero chosen by other students and the faculty. Eight members were then chosen to represent our school at the city cabinet which was under the direction of the Pupil-Personal Advisor. Anthony Chiacchiero who presided over the monthly cabinet meetings. The Curriculum Cabinet consisted of twelve teachers who worked to sot up guides for all the courses and started new curriculum activities for the school system. They introduced the Textbook Adoption Schedule to keep the teaching staff totally involved and informed. Other areas they researched were the Satelite Music. Racial Dynamics. Creative Movement, and the Open Admissions Policy between Harbor and Ashtabula High. Overall, our students and faculty had the opportunity to be well-informed on the events of the school system. Curriculum Cabinet: (ROW 1 - SEATED) Mr . Sue Incorvia. Mr . JoAnn Nierzejewski. Mra. Kay Clomena, Mra. Thoroaa DiCoaare. Mia Loretta Martello. (ROW 2 - STANDING) Mr. Victor Roaaet-tl. Mia Nancy Cuatead. Mr. Erwin Podgos. Mr. Murray Blake. Mr. Raymond Groa . Mra. Sara Bentley, secretary. Student Council Cabinet: (ROW 1 L-R) Laurie Kotila. Debbie Brail. 8cott Lines. Lori Slaybaugh. Bret Cimorell. (ROW 2) Greg Skufca, Liaa Montanaro. Robin Skarlinaki. Mark Heard. (ROW 3) Tom SarfT. Mark Pellone. Teresa Little. Brenda Burnette. Chairman Mr. Rossetti explains a procedure. tw mmty mm BE0CDLU© Member di cu s new idea to improvo the school . Curriculum guides are reviewed at the meeting . Representative from Ashtabula' four school participate In monthly meeting of the Student Council Cabinet. Harbor representative John Olsen confer with the Student Council Cabinet advisor. Anthony Chiacchlero. 163 UBG BOG GB0SB0 Mr. Gene Qephart. Principal Why would two sane men have wanted to take on the headaches of running Ashtabula High School? Mr. Gephart really enjoyed the challenges involved and the idea that there wore always changes taking place. He organized all activities well and understood student's problems because he had spent many years teaching English and coaching basketball here at Ashtabula High. Mr. Rossetti also spont time teaching in the classroom. He left Edgewood High School to become the Assistant Principal last school year because he felt he could really progress if he took the position here. In addition to school responsibilities Mr. Gephart and Mr. Rossetti had many extra activities. Mr. Gephart broadcasted all of radio station WREO Northeastern Ohio Conference football and basketball gamos and sorvod on committees at the First United Methodist Church. He had special interests in golf, tennis. bridge, dancing, and carpentry. Besides being the Senior Women's Club advisor. Mr. Rossotti was tho chairman for the Curriculum Cabinet. He raised hunting dogs. Irish setters, and beagles, and actively took part in hunting and fishing in his spare time. But there was little spare time with challenges, new experiences, and extra activities keeping our principals busy. Ro atti confer with a student. •‘Mrs. Nelson, I have chicken soup in my hair. May I pleaso go home to wash it? Problems such as this started many mornings this year. The day began with Mrs. Stewart stepping in first each morning and turning on the switchboard. From then on the commotion didn't stop: the phone kept ringing, students appeared first thing for early dismissals, pens for tests, folders for term papers, and permission to go home sick. Each morning the long list of names was callod to come down to confer with Mr. Lyons and Mr. Rossetti. Student volunteers who helped out. the toachers who rushed to use the duplicating machines for their next period class, and the line of bench warmers who anxiously awaited for Mr. Gophart’s attention, all caused confusion. After homeroom. Mrs. Nelson rushed to get the daily attendance report to every teacher as soon as she could and hurried to get the mail into the teacher's boxes as soon as it arrived. Students continued arriving all day and at the same time, others signed out. Mrs. Stewart kept busy keeping track of the financial situation and balancing the books. Quite often she was found giving treasurers the amounts of money for their clubs. Mrs. McGill was often seen taking phone messages and typing out letters for Mr. Gephart. What was it like to keep 1.000 students. 50 faculty, and visitors satisfied? Somehow Mrs. Nelson. Mrs. McGill and Mrs. Stewart kept things under control. Typing up the attendance report takes alot of Mrs. Nelson's Ume. 166 • ' L-r DU 0 CDGGffOB E 168 Mr. Ellis Klinfconsmlth. Outdance Mrs. Martha Horrocks. Guidance Mr. Joseph Petros. Guidance Where can you find a traffic jam at Ashtabula High on the first day of school? The guidance office was known for its mile-long lines through tho door and down the hall. Trying to schodulo 1,000 students to correct classes seemed like an impossible job; however. Mr. Klingonsmith, Mrs. Horrocks, and Mr. Potros managed to do it. With all of the schedule problems. X-day, and tho organization of report cards, things still kopt rolling in the guidance office. Mr. Petros’ main responsibility was to make sure the freshmen were getting adjusted adequately, whereas Mrs. Horrock s concern was with the sophomores and our students at the Vocational School. Juniors and seniors at Ashtabula wore under the care of Mr. Klingensmith. Any student had the privilege of speaking to whomever they preferred, but generally they went to their designated counselor. It was the counselor's responsibility to inform students about colleges, jobs, and the armed forces. They had sign ups regularly for interviews with college representatives. Tho counselors were in charge of scheduling for the next year's classes and also went to West Junior High to schedule prospective eighth grade students. Mrs. Renn spent time preparing information for our permanent records and sending these records to collogos and area businesses. The guidance office provided a place where students could go to gather information and to get better adjusted to Ashtabula. Spcndintr a Jot of time working on fllo . Mr . Ronn chock information. Mr. Petro contomplato a troublinjc � itunUon. Mr. Benson spends much time at the American Legion The boat docks Is one of the nicer sights of the Har-Hall. bor. Mr Patrick Bonvenuto. O.W.A. Mrs. Roberta Pizzi. English Mr Louis Revolant. O W E. 170 Mr. Joffory Liptuck, English Mr. Norman Bsnson. Special Education Often when the word ' Harbor came up, we thought of our rival school. Several of our faculty members, however, made their homes there. Mr. Liptack found many good qualities in the Harbor. He enjoyed the peacefulness of tho beach near his home and the opportunity to enjoy the view, but often complained about tho liftbridge delaying him. The American Legion, located in the Harbor, had become quite an important organization in Ashtabula. Mr. Benson en-joyod living close to the Shrine, and therefore spent a great deal of his free time there. Mr. Bonvenuto believed his homo was in prime area. He was quite happy living in the Harbor because he had the room to have a horseshoe pitching court in his backyard. Having a new house with a fireplace thrilled Mrs. Pizzi. Because she lived near the Art Center, she used it quite a bit for her ceramics class. Mr. Revelant found that the best thing about living in the Harbor was friendly neighborhood. All the people near his home seemed very nice to him and he liked living in such a close area. Filled with nice people and with our teachers, the Harbor was more than Marinor country. 171 Tho lift bndgo eroatos a problem for thoso who Uvo In tho Harbor. Mr. Puchan practice hit scales on the piano in the band room Sonny Hayee” playt at the Crow't Neet every Friday night. Mr Robert Keenan. English Mr. Donald Horwood. Mathematics 172 GJCD0OB Mr. James Blako Special Education Mrs. Emma Dismuke. Physical Education Mr, Hector Martinez. Music PDtLUe HOOPG0 Mr. Carl Sprolet. Selene® Mr Robert Atlehouee. Music Mr. Joeeph Puchan. Social Studies Many teachers spent their extra time involved with music this year. Teaching music all week wasn't enough for Mr. Allshouse. He played his saxophone or clarinet at the “Crow's Nest” every Friday night with his group. “8onny Hayes. This was one of the rare times he had to play his horn and he also liked some extra money. Mr. Martinez also spent time teaching music at school, but he also played trumpet along with our stage band and directed the choir at the First Baptist Church. Some faculty members preferred Just to listen to the music. Mr. Sproles favorite was classical music, particulary CONCERTO IN D MAJOR by Beethoven. Mr. Keenan enjoyed listening to almost all kinds of music, including many of the songs on Hee Haw. Mr. Blake spent a great deal of time watching the marching band perform because his daughter Ruth was a saxophone player. Mr. Puchan frequently played piano; he took lessons for eight years. He particularly enjoyed theme songs to musicals and movies, but he also liked classical music. Ashtabula High had a few singing teachers, too. Gospel music and classical rock were a favorite of Mrs. Dismuke. She participated in the People s Baptist Church Choir every Sunday. Mr. Horwood sang in the choir at the Conneaut Baptist Church, where he lent his strong tenor voice. While at home, he preferred listening to the Golden Oldies. For these teachers music provided the break they needed in a busy week. 173 Th® Baptist choir singe as Mr. Martinez directs Mr. Donald Knott. Social Studio Mr. Anthony Morano. Buatne Education Mr . Sue DeVaosie. French Mr . Marjorie Nagle. Home Economic Mr Raymond Barnum. Spam h. German Mis Donna Brubaker. Home Economic 174 Mr William Smith. Mathematic Mr. Barnum � har� « slides of his trips with his classes. Mr Morano goes camping in his van during the summer. Mr. Knott tells his classes of his vacation adventures. In order to teach, one neodod a wide range of experiences to call from. Some of the Ashtabula faculty members have really had the opportunity to add to their experience through travel. Mrs. Nagle. Miss Brubaker, and Mrs. Morano enjoyed camping around the United States. Mrs. Nagle attended the National Economics Convention in San Antonio. Texas, and when returning home had the chance to see quite a bit of the United States. The funniest thing that ever happened to Miss Brubaker when traveling around the U.S. was that she got lost in the middle of New York City, went to a streot corner, and asked a man directions. The next day she got lost again at the same corner and she asked the same man. Camping in his van really appealed to Mr. Morano. But once in New York he had an accident and ended up paying for his own damages. Several of our faculty members traveled to other countries. Periodically throughout the year. Mr. Barnum showed slides of his trips to Spain and Germany. Ho felt the most exciting thing that he saw was a little village in Italy that had boon unchanged for over 2,000 years. Mrs. DoVassie was a tourist in France, and she was once held up so long in customs that she missed seven trains. Mr. Smith went to Greece in 1973 where he stayed in some Greek homes and learned to say a few words. Mr. Knott traveled down to Mexico City whore he got lost and couldn't speak a word of Spanish! After several hours he found his way back to his hotel. Teacher's vacations added a great many experiences and gave them a good deal moro to tell us in class. mwmmm cjobgj Mr. Carr takes a Coko break at the golf course. Golf is a favorite pastime of Mrs Hewitt. Mrs. Winifred Hewitt. Art. Englis Mr. Thomas Carr. Social Studies Mr. David DeLeone. Social Studies. Physical Education Mr. Daniel Subwlck. Sctonco 176 Mr. Louis DeWoin. Industrial Arts Many faculty member take their club to school. Mr. Adam Holman. Physical Education Mr. J. R. Rant a. Scionce After the school bell rang, several faculty members still had enough energy for a round of golf. Many members of the faculty played often at Chapel Hills Golf course. Although none of them admitted to being good at the sport, Mr. Subwick felt that Mr. Carr and Mr. Gephart were the best. Mr. Holman felt that the worst golfer he had ever played with was Mr. Bonvenuto. and Joe Martello was Mr. DeLeone’s worst partner. Other people found funny things about golfing with our faculty. Mr. Carr thought Mr. Petros' John Doero golf hat was the funniest part of going to play. Just watching himself trying to hit the ball was both the funniest and the worst aspect of Mr. Ranta's game. Mrs. Hewitt felt that there wasn't much good about her game at all; however, she did play in the city recreation league several years. Because of a health problem in recent years. Mr. DeWein couldn't play very often. However, before then he would go. rain or shine, and spend many hours practicing his skills. Even after the long day at Ashtabula, teachers continued to relax with their favorite sports and sometimes wouldn't return home until 7:30 P.M. HltUng thl littl ball 1 all th«r« I to It. 177 Mr. Holman practlco hi wing. Reading—a hobby? To Mr. Mapes anything that he could read was worth a try. He spent much time reading political books but felt the best book he ever read was HOW I FOUND FREEDOM IN AN UNFREE WORLD by Harry Browne. He could be found many times passing his old TIME and NEWSWEEK magazinos down to Mrs. Casady in the teachers' lounge. She enjoyed TIME and NEWSWEEK in order to keep up on current events and the beef prices for the cattle she raised. Mr. Luhta. whoso main interests were the works of Hemingway and Conrad, tried writing as a pastime. He spent many hours preparing a book about a fighter. A past president of the Kingsville Library, Mr. Hales read all types of books. If there had to be a specialty, historical novels would have filled as Mrs. Hedburg's favorite books. However, she went as far as to read anything, even the backs of catsup bottles! It was indeed a hobby which brought satisfaction to many faculty members. Mr. Luhta may someday write about his students. Mr. Mapes reads essays to his classes. 2BBPDCCG 0DJI7QBGJGB Mr. Qerald Mapoi. Social Studio Mr . Mary Hedburg. English Mr. David Luhta. Industrial Art Mr . Holon Casady. Busino Education Mr. Jamos Halo . Industrial Art 179 emu cjbbg Mr. Horst (second from right) poses with his family. Mrs. Ptorenco Woodward. Latin Mr. Richard Fenton Fenton. Social Studies Miss Loretta Martello. English Mr. Rob«rt Walt«rs. Physical Education Mr. Vvaah Lyons. Attandanco Counaalor Mra. Marvo Bolivar. Spanish. English Mr. Jamas Horst. Oaneral Buainass “I know how you felt. I wont through it. too! Thoso teachers woro actually tolling tho truth, as 1976 saw sovoral Ashtabula High graduates teaching at their Alma Mater. As a graduate of 1946, Mrs. Woodward playod opposito hor noighbor in the Senior Class Play. THE FIGHTING LITTLES. She fought with him in the play as in actual life so their roles were quite natural. Miss Martello found horself out playing the clarinet with the band in 1968. Active in both concert and marching bands, she joined them because she possossod a lot of talent! Hi Y was an organization that really reflected Mr. Horst's interests becauso it was the only activity that boys could belong to besides sports. Who would have believed that we had a Diahann Carroll impostor teaching in our school? Mrs. Bolivar portrayod hor in Ashtabula's All Star Talent Show. Throe of our faculty membors roturned to coach tho sport they excelled in as students here. Mr. Lyons, class of 1963. starred in football at Ashtabula and then furthered his career at Ohio University. Mr. Fenton felt that coaching baseball was really fun and sometimes he looked at his new prospocts and reflected back to the attitudes and ideas he had when he started. Mr. Walters was devoted entirely to basketball while at Ashtabula and continued at Baldwin Wallace, where he set sovon scoring records and made the first team All Ohio Conference for three years. Every morning between 7:00 and 7:30, the faculty arrived at school with various means of transportation. Mr. Stalker came all the way from Painesville each day with his shiny 1974 blue Camaro. A 1968 Ford kept Mr. Crane going from the Harbor up to school each morning. Pom poms loaded down Mrs. DePetris and Mrs. Naberezny's cars. Since both were cheerleader advisors. Mrs. Naberezny's yellow Dasher could be soon at just about any athletic event, and Mrs. DePetris' pick up truck was filled with freshmen cheerleaders on their way to a game. Mr. Billy found that being an advisor to the Motorcycle Club left him no other choice but to enjoy that type of transportation. For Mrs. Moseley, cars were a hobby. She raced her Saab Sonett for 6 years evory Sunday from April through October because it helped release her tensions. Mr. Root also raced regularly. His Lotus Elan made him feel like a triumph of man over machine, and it was fun to beat others and to improve himself. Wheels provided excitement, a means of getting places, and a chance for our faculty members this past year to be proud of their automobiles. Mr. Stalker ahowe off hla Camaro. Mr Hobart Crane. Mathematlca M Mr. Raymond Billy. Science Mr . D«Petrie get ready to go to a Froah game 188 Mr ChneUne Naberezny. Physical Education Mr. David Root M athematica FflEEUtfC m MEGGIL0 A car like this ta a common vtaw In our parkin lot during school. 183 An active list of business compiled the agenda for each Student Council meeting. Under the leadership of Mary Jo Robinson, president; Leslie Schultz, vice president; Susan Truesdell, secretary: and Vicky Boggs, treasurer, the council met regularly during the school woek. Six sophomoros. eight juniors, and ten seniors wore elected last spring to serve their classes while the frosh elected their six representatives upon their arrival in the fall. All people interested in being on Stu-dont Council had to circulate a potition and acquire one-half of thoir classes signatures. Junior and sonior class officers were automatically voting membors. Mr. Joseph Petros sorvod as advisor. One of the main activities of the organization was to sponsor Homecoming. In order to earn money for the ovont. the council promoted school spirit with a spirit chain, and the student body contributed $647.00. Homecoming was held the weekend of October 3-4. and the band for the dance was Red. White, and Bluoborry. The council felt tho dance was a success because of tho fine attendance. Othor activities the council promoted woro the United Appeal Drive and the current events bulletin board in front of the school. At Christmas they put up a treo in tho main hall and dressed up as elvos. throwing candy to eighth period classes. The council sponsored the student lounge for seniors and revised the list each week. At the end of each nine week period, the council published tho Senate Report that told of all the students that made the Honor Roll and recognized certain clubs and athletic teams for their hard work. In order to eliminate smoking in the restrooms, the council worked as monitors and also helped in the cafeteria to encourage students to keep the school clean. The council sponsored a jean-dance after a basketball game on January 17. All area high schools were invited, and Oil Can Harry provided the music. In tho spring tho council hosted exchange days with other schools in the area and also schools from Northern Ohio. The purpose of this was to got new ideas and also to got the Code and make revisions to send to the School Board. Members found the year very challenging with many new problems and ideas to encounter each meeting. The Stu-dont Council tried to create an at-mosphore where students could express thomselves. take more responsibility and find more interesting things to do. ASHTABULA HIGH SCHOOL CONGRATULATIONS JEO RUMORA AMERICANS ABROAD STUDENT TO CHILE!!! Jody Rimpcta and Karen McIntyre po� t current events In front of the Mr Petros. (ROW 1- L-R): Leanne Arvldson. Leslie Schultz. Kim Bailey. Vicky Boggs. Eileen Rebera. Jody Rimpela. Debbie Cooley. Cathie Kornich. Mona Newell. Sandy Van Buren. Rose Walsh. (ROW 2): Karen McIntyre. Kathy Blair. Brot Cimorell. Oina Colucci. Liz Peterka. Sue Truesdell. Greg Skuf-ca. Pat Fitzer. Katri Arcaro. Lene Rlseng. Liz Anderson. Mary Jo Robinson. Mr. Joseph Petros, advisor. (ROW 3) Dave Koschik. Jeff Kailay. Scott Lines. Jim McKee. Mike Christy. Dave Wood. Dave Moody. Joe Martello. Jeanne Christy. Lorry Hooper. NOT PICTURED: Carolyn DiLemme. Rory Groce. Missy Benedict. Cindy Luc. Patty Brown. Jed Rumora. 184 advisor, listens to a counlcl discussion. Patty Brown and Patty Stillman taka money from Dave Laalow at ona of the dances Members add to the festive spirit by drossing aa elves. 185 Meetings provide intaraating discussions and naw idaas. Whore in Ashtabula High might you have round 220 pounds of spaghetti noodles or 400 pounds of ground beef? The central kitchon was constantly busy from 5 A.M. to about 4 P.M. daily. The concern was to feed the Ashtabula Area City School System. With the help of 85 employees, food was sent to all the high schools, junior highs and elementary schools in tho systom. Under supervisor Mrs. Helen DeGennaro and central kitchen manager, Mrs. Helen Diffenbachor. the students were fed a well-planned balanced diet of foods. Employees made hamburgers, hot dogs, and 40-50 dozens of cookies daily, not including the regular meal. Ashtabula High had a luxury by having the kitchen located here. Students had the opportunity to eat either tho regular lunch that was distributed throughout the system, or an ala carte meal. In the ala carte line, a student could choose botwoen hamburgers and hot dogs. soup. meat, and potatoes, chef's salad, or a cold sandwich. The cafeteria was famous for home-made rolls and delicious french frios. Desserts ranged from numerous pies and cakes to cookies, donuts, and brownies. Students had a choice of chocolate and whito milk or fruit juices. Extra crunchies were potatoe chips, pretzels, and slim jims. Eating in the cafeteria gave students energy to get through tho day. Mr . Goldie Johnson take a hot tray out of the oven. Preparing the food I first cook. Mrs Lucille Glover. 186 While Mr . Lucille Glover rinse trays. Mr . Elizabeth Precello and Mr . Ann Dunham take moat out of tho bag Mrs. Mary McPherson and Mr Ethel Dolgosh prepare food for the ala carte line. CLIBILPOCJB Mr . Shirley Lovejoy empties some trash into the garbage can. Collecting money for the ala carte lunches is one of Mrs. Marian Harley’s job Mrs. Jerry Jones helps to prepare lunches by Icing crackers. Stirring ingredients takes plenty of time for Mr . Mary Allen. 187 Mrs. Shirley Colby cleans chalk dust in room 31. Washing and waxing hallways keeps Mr. Francis West busy. Students hurry to their buses after a day at school. Mrs. Elizabeth Arnold greets pnssengors on Bus 16. 188 q mm Who wanted to walk a great distance to school or sit in a dirty room each day? The Service Staff solved that problem by performing a needed task daily. Providing bus transportation for students wasn’t as easy as one would think. Bus drivers got up early in the morning to get started on time. In the midst of winter, driving was treacherous and difficult, and many times the buses got stuck. But driver Mrs. Julie Arvidson felt that the best part of driving a bus was the kids. Although sometimes they fought or argued amongst themselves, they still put up with the occasional flat tire or slippery roads. Serving to keep Ashtabula High School one of the cleanest places in the city was our custodial staff. Their jobs ranged from painting to fixing odds and ends around the school. On the whole, the students were polite and considerate of the custodians, and in return received gracious results. The custodians were willing to spend time helping school clubs and organizations when it was needed and worked on tho grounds outside to make it look that much nicer. The services tho bus drivers, custodians, and cleaning women provided were vital to Ashtabula High School. Mr. Orvillo Mann takes a break in his oleaning schodulc. I H Custodian Joe Michonio fixos a broken locker. Mr . Ruth Rodgers helps out In the stock room. 189 WOMEN ON THE G0 “A woman's place is in the home.” “Ask a woman's advise, and whatever she advises, do the very reverse and you're sure to be wise.” “Women have two weapons-cosmetics and tears.” If any of the male chauvanists who said these quotes were still alive today, they would probably be tarred and feathered by a women's lib group; however, at one time these ideas probably did reflect men's attitudes toward women. Years ago when women applied for jobs, they were given menial jobs with piddly salaries or else they were turned away all together. Women were also descriminated against when it came to other things, such as the right to vote, and the right to smoko. In the early 1900's a woman was just a second class citizen with third class rights. Today in 1976 it is different. Women are no longer given insignificant jobs with little pay. Today a female can apply for and recieve any job she wants, provided that she is the best qualified for the position. Because of certain legislation, women are also paid on the same basis as men and have the same benefits and opportunities for advancement. True, as of now females do not have complete equal rights but in the near future they will. Next year because of a new law called Title Nine. “No person in the U.S. shall on the basis of sex be excluded from participating in. be denied the benefits of. or be subjected to discrimination under any educational programs. Next year Mr. Holman, Mr. Walters, and Mr. DeLeone will have girls prancing about in their gym classes, while Mrs. Nabrezny and Mrs. Dismuke's classos will be invaded by males. This law will also put an end to the girls getting kicked out of the gym. just because the boys want to use it. For now females may not be complete equals, but just keep in mind...” you've come a long way baby! THE 20 TH CENTURY WDMAN-TH IS LADY IS GDINE PLACES 194 SPEGIAL DELIVERY Eileen Robora looks up a student's location card. Guidance ofneo pages (FRONT) Donna Jones. Liz Poterka. Pam Scott. Ann Alanko. Denise Hodges. Brenda Lucas. Robin Jackson. Los Schultz. A phono call to a guidance counselor Is taken by Pam Scott. Often this year, as students were sitting in classes or study halls, a soft knock would be heard at the door and a little white pass was handed in the door. An office monitor often brought those slips of bad-tidings to students who may or may not have been guilty of some wrong-doing. In the office, these office monitors holped the secretaries and teachers by answering phonos, looking up information, and finding students. In the guidance office, the monitors filed report cards, ran errands, filled in course verification sheets, plus some of tho things the main office pages did. Both groups were an essential part of both offices and made themselves useful as best they could. Office monitors (FRONT) Suo Huey, Cindy Hadlock. Cathie Kernloh, Liz Anderson. Lori Pockol. Cathy Bornor. Jackio SUor. Connie Barnum. Vondn Koolor. (BACK) Cathy Steed, Patty Brown. Judy Gaumor. Gall Hannilammi, Lori Slaybaugh. Robin Skarllnsky. Eileen Rebera. Les Schultz. Karon McIntyre. When Mr . Nelson is swsy. the monitors take chsrgo. 196 WHAT'S NEW? Mr. DoLoono holds a mooting of tho mat maids aftor school. Tho mats aro taped together by the girls. 196 Mat maids (FRONT, L-R) Julio Durkovic. Mona Newell. Leanne Arvidson. Lisa Robertson. Dottio Tackett. Barbara Kirkingburg, (BACK) Sharon Wilcom, Cindy Poolo. Teresa Little. Arlene Mostello. Sharon Wilcom and Dottio Tackett keep sooro. Girls' pep band (ROW 1. L-R) Vondn Keeler. Both Furman, Susan Truosdall. Mary Jo Robinson. Angela Ackley. Diano Wilcom. (ROW 2) Katri Arcaro. Yvonne Taylor. Cindy Bartram. Elaine Hanoi. Karin Flebigcr. (ROW 3) Laura Martinez. Lou Ann Doyle. Both Farman prepares for a blast of sound. Practice is an essential part of perfecting musical talent. What could you have done this year if you were a girl and wanted to join something now? Woll. if you were musically inclined, then you could have joined the girls' pop band. Led by Angela Ackley, the girls' pep band was composed of fifteen girls on various instruments. They played at wrestling matches, girls' basketball games, and also at a fow pep assemblies. Of course, if you weren't a member of the band, or even if you were and wanted to do something different, you could have become a mat maid. The club was presided over by Teresa Little and also had fifteen membors. Their various jobs were keeping score, rolling out tho mats and cleaning them, videotaping the matches, taking down statistics, and even being water girls. The mat maids also traveled with the team to away gamos and helped out thoro. So. you see, both clubs gave AHS girls an opportunity to do something new and different. OVER THE NET Junior Varsity (L-R) Michele DlQIacomo. Sybil Bell. Lou Ann Doyle, Connie Scruggs. Judy Kolehmainon. Cheryl Oill, Lorry Hooper, Debbie Hare. Ann Alanko. Liea Enoe. Brenda Stoneman. (MISSING: captain, Shirlene Kunkle. Maxine Benton. Queen Marsh. Vickie Long). Varsity Records Ashtabula 2 St. John 0 Ashtabula 2 Geneva 1 Ashtabula 0 Madison 2 Ashtabula 1 Conneaut 2 Ashtabula 2 Rivorsido 0 Ashtabula 2 Edgewood 1 Ashtabula 2 Harbor 0 Ashtabula 2 St. John 1 Ashtabula 0 Geneva 2 Ashtabula 2 Madison 1 Ashtabula 2 Conneaut 1 N.E.C.- 2nd Place Nancene Kunkel set the ball up to Debbie Brockway. A This was tho second year for Kiris' volleyball, and this yoar. like last, we had a winning season. The varsity team won eight games out of twelve and played in tho district tournaments at Riverside. Although they lost the district title, they did capture second place in the N.E.C. Tho junior varsity team did just ns woll. winning 6 out of 10 of thoir games. Mrs. Naborozny. the girls' coach this year, was pleased with the season and since the girls are much improvod. she hopos to do oven better next year. All the girls worked long and hard, and found team work to be a real asset to their success. At the fall sports banquet, although all girls wore honored. Lorry Hooper was named most improved and Debbie Brockway was nwarded with both most valuable and most points scored. All in all it gave the girls a chance to show the boys that thoy too had athletic talents and enthusiasm. Lisa Enos prepares for a return. Lisa Enos punches the ball over net as Lorry Hooper looks on. Varsity (L-R) Vanessa Bell. Kim Soinl. Nancene Kunkel. captain. Debbie Brockway. Sandy Root. Corbetta Skidmore. Laura Martinez. (MISSING: Debbie Hill). ■ ■■ JV team (KNEELING. L-R) Jackie Hunt. Flora Chatman. Janice Lathan. asst. manager Tommio Colbert. Debbio Neal. Tina DeGeorge, Barnes. (STANDING) Cherl Smith. Loretta Barnes. Sybil Bell. Melody Terri Marshand. Jackie Eldred. Lori Vegh. The team anxiously watches the game. The panthers From the kinds of uniforms worn to the sizes of tho audiences, girls' basketball has progressed more and more. Maybe it was bocause girls' basketball became more exciting, or maybe people just didn't have anything better to do on school nights, but this year there were good-sized crowds at the games. There was even a newly-formed girls' pep band to play at half-times. Although they faced stiff competition from other area schools, the team had won two games and lost six midway through the season. But then. if. as theoretically proposed, girls sports recieve as much funds next year as boys’, the facilities could be improved enough to produce a winning team. Then girls' basketball will be on the road to being oquol to tho boys . SECM PERIOD 03 fmkm. MW fVISITOI In their (Irst gome of tho season, tho varsity beats St. John. 200 Varelty (KNEELING. I.-R) Vanosea Bell. Geneva Chatman. Cheryl Roceo. (STANDING) Cindy Neal. Brenda Stoneman. a� et manager Tommie Colbort. Sandy Root. Joanne Hunt. LET’S N0T BE DAINTY! Jackie Eldred concentrate on the basket. 801 202 •HAVE BATON: WILL TWIRL. How would you like to stand out in the freezing cold with a short skirt on. trying to twirl a baton with numb fingers? That's what majorettes did every year. But this year was different, all four of our majorettes were new. Despite their inexperience, when the majorettes attended Smith-Walbridge majorette camp, thoy all got superior ratings, individually and as a squad representing our school. They were also choson as most improved school out of their group. From camp they brought back a show entitled Classical Spoof. but the rest of the yoar they made up all their own routines. They also did a combined bicentennial show with Harbor's majorettes. But their credits weren’t achieved without a lot of effort. As Lori said. The first time I twirlod I was really scared. I was afraid that I'd make a mistake and everyone would laugh. I got used to it later though. Loanne's reaction was similar. I feel good until I drop my baton, and then I hope that no one is watching. Since all four were underclassmen this year, you'll be able to see them all again next year, still twirling their hearts out. Leanne Arvidson concentrate during practice. Carrie Kalinowski twirl at half-time. Kim Bailey. Carrie K linowski. Drum Major Dave Wood. Lori Hakkarainen. and Leanne Arvid on._____ Main Street is the scene for this routine. Kim Bailey perform for the school at a pep o� � embly. There is more than one way to twirl a baton. 803 W71. IV . Jb. Lori Hukkaroinen puts the final touches on her routine. FASHION PLATES Platform sandals are what kids are stopping In. 204 Overalls and knee length skirts are in this year. their crazy aocke. Anything is apt to appear on T-ehirte. 805 Freedom was the key word in fashion this year; the school's dross code became less strict, allowing the student. for the most part, to wear what suited or pleased him. We wore the same old things, but now and then someone dared to be different. Most students dressed comfortably in jeans and t-shirts. A few came to school ready for work in overalls. Knee length jean skirts were a must in the girl’s wardrobe. On special days, or when the mood was right, students drossod up for school. Girls wore pant suits and knee length dresses, while guys wore dress pants with a pullover sweater and. or rare occasions, even a tie. There were also special shirts signifying a specific organization. Senior women wore T-shirts and FTA members had their own monogrammed sweaters. The black and gold Bula T-shirts were always popular. Socks were usually hidden under bell bottoms, but when seen, they were often brightly colored in plaids, stripes, flowers, and tie-dyed patterns. Hair was styled in an off-the-face look. Girls’ hair was a feathered shoulder-length blunt cut. The guys also feathered their hair and wore it shorter than in previous years. Mustaches were a new privilege that many guys took advantage of. With the exception of a few dress code restrictions, almost every fashion was acceptable. Some students did try to break the code. They came to school with beards or tank tops, hair was below the back of the collar, and deliberately patched jeans were worn. Most, however, were quickly caught and sent home to change. Although there were a few restrictions and extremes. the keynote in fashion was comfort and casualness. Did you happen to notico that there was always laughter in the hall this year? And if you turned to see who was having such a good time, you would usually have found Lone, our AFS student, standing with a group of people with a big grin on her face. Coming from her home in Norway. Lone was eager to moot pooplo and learn about our country. Her bright choorfulness Rnd sincerity won her many friends, including her American family, the Trucsdells. Sonior. Susan Trucsdoll. and David, a freshman, wore Lena's host sister and brothor. Along with Mr. and Mrs. Truesdell. plus their dog Buckshot, they formed a very happy family. While homo in Norway. Lone kept horself busy doing homework, playing volleyball, piano, and singing in the town choir. But whilo living in Ashtabula, her social life was extremely busy. Lone gave many speeches to vurious groups and organizations and accepted many invitations to peoplo's homos. She was a great Panther fan and attended as many sports activities as possible. Lone also onjoyed ice skating and just being with friend . Lone has gained a lot from her experiences in the U.S. and plans to work with the American Field Service upon her return to Norway. 808 Lone poses for a picture with her American family, the Truesdell . Norwegian wear their nativo coitume on special occasions and holidays. Mr. Truosdell helps to explain the news to Lene. Lene lounges in the hammock at her summer home in Norway while talking to her mom. Snowmobillng is a favorite family pasttime. Studying was a common scene on school nights at the Truesdell's. 209 Would you like to donate to Penny Wednesday? ... Well. If a nickel is all you've (jot It's okay. ... Thanks alot! This was a natural conversation for American Field Service club members every Wednesday during homeroom period. Each AFS club in the city chaptor was committed to collect at least S950.00 for the Americans' Abroad program so that they could continue to havo foreign exchange students. As a major project this year the club sold candy bars. The sale was very successful, with all profits used to schedule special activities, throw parties, and keep the program rolling. Another source of income for the club was their numerous candy apple sales. Highlighting the year was a welcome to Ashtabula party for Lone upon her arrival in late summer. Another get together was held in the fall and again at Christmas. A special farewell party was held on February 6. 1976 for Liz Anderson and Jed Rumors, two seniors who were chosen for the Americans' Abroad program who left for Brazil and Chile respectively in February. With their many activities, the AFS club supported a very worthwhile cause and remained one of the most activo organizations in school. Club members watch two of their friends play pool. Parties are a frequent activity of AFS. (ROW 1 L-R) Pam Melton. Nancy Miller. Cathy Burns. Tony Chapman. Leanne Arvidson. Barb Kirkingburg. Pat Fitzer. Katri Arcaro. Dottie Tackett. Julie Durkovlo, Lisa Montanaro. (ROW 2)- Marcia Hyde. Liz Anderson. Lori Kennedy. Pam Scott. Judy Wright. Josslca Anderson. Sandy VanBuren. Pat Brown. (ROW 3)- John Mead. Tony Powell, Suo Truosdoll. Amy Robinson. Barb Purtilo. Lori Pockol. Kris Korzlc. Brenda Anderson. Leslie Schultz. Michele Artman. Jeanne Christy. (ROW 4)- Don Stoltz. Nick Pykus. Liz Peterka. Mary Jo Robinson. Ann Alanko. Lori Slaybaugh. Claudia Johnson. Lone Rlseng. Oreg Skufca. Dave Koschik. Jeff K allay. Homoroom repro.entatlvo. Stovo Harper. take, the Penny Jeff Kallay drool, over the product, for the carmel apple .ale. 811 Wednesday collection. Vlnl. Vidi. Vlci. may not mean anythlnK to you. but Latin students came. taw. and conquerod Latin in class all year. They, along with German student , formed clubs to share further experiences in learning about foreign countrios. Various moneyraising projects, such as bake sales and candy apple sales, helped provide the funds noodod to make trips for the groups possible. Although thoso projects involved much time and work, the students got almost as much enjoyment from them as they did from the trip themselves. This year's German club, headed by Mr. Raymond Barnum. visited Michigan on April 29 and 30. Officers of the group were president. Karin Flobiger: vice president. Arnold Freede; secretary. Michele Savariso: and treasurer. Lori Pockol. Mrs. Florence Woodard, advisor of the Latin club, accompanied her students on their annual trip to Pittsburgh on March 10. Here they toured a museum where many displays involving Latin and the early Roman culture could be seen. Officers for the club were consuls. Don Stoltz and Susan Trucsdell; vice president. Michelle Artman and Lori Hakkaraincn; secretary. Sharon Serplco: and treasurer. Brian Lucas. Members of both language clubs found that they enjoyed experimenting situations similar to thoso faced by tho people of the country they were studying. This gave them a better understanding of the people and their lifestyles. The Black Studies Club also furthered thoir understanding of the historical and cultural background of block people. In order to share what thoy learned with others, they sponsored several projects for students in the school. In January, a memorial in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr., appeared in tho showcase located in the main hall. A variety show In which all studonts could participate was planned by the group. Club members were advised by Mrs. Emma Dismuke. Mr. Wash Lyons, and Mrs. Marva Bolivar. The interests of the Black Studies Club and Language Clubs enabled students to study other peoplo's cultures in order to gain knowledge and understanding. Club advisors are Mrs. Dismuke and Mr. Lyons. Black Studies member (ROW 1) Geneva Chapman. Josle Hunt. Loretta Barnes R0 2) Mrs. Bolivar. Tom Colbert. (ROW 3) Doug Chapman. Darren Olenn. Qerald Sile and Harrison Brown. German Club (ROW 1) Debbie Neal. Beth Hoffman. Vonda Keeler. Karin Jim Fisher. (ROW 8) Mr. Barnum. advisor: Bonnie Novak. Lori Peckol. Sue Fiebtger. Leanne Arvidaon. Debbie Brockway. Doug Brown. Brent Taylor, and Dubach. Tony Chapman. Mark Hyde. Wayne Mahoney, and Nick Pykua. Latin Club (ROW 1) Don Stoltz. Brian Lucas. Lori Hakkaralnen. Mike O'Connor. Liz Peterka. Susan Trueadell. Karen McIntyre. Sharon Serpico. and Michelle Artman. (ROW 8) Robin Peura. Janet Torok. Brenda Lucas. Tammy Durkovtc. Angel Rodabough. Lisa Carle. Dottie Tackett. David Rood. Jeff Mulder. (ROW 3) Mrs. Woodward. Greg Skufca. Daryll Upoie. Kim Soini. Jon Love, and Bret Cimoreil. 814 A lot of strange foods have been served in our cafeteria, but tacos and sauerkraut have to be the strangest yet. The occasion was International Christmas, a project held this year for the first time on December 18. Students of Spanish. German, and Latin showed how the people of these countries celebrated Christmas through skits in the auditorium. International foods were sold in booths set up in the cafeteria. Students also brought in items which dealt with this international theme. Money raised from these sales was given to each individual language club. The event, which was open to the public, was such a great success that it's being considered for next year. Members of the Latin I classes show their talent during a Saturnalia skit. Donnis Carmon and Tony Chapman appear In authentic Oormon costumes. A Spanish student works at a booth as a part of Intornation l Christmas. Language atudonta Join together to alng during tho finale. German student holp to portray how a German family celebrate Chriatmaa. 215 ASHTABULA TOY J PATRIOl pioneer; NEW CEN e� AM El HISTO Patriotism knows no limit of time. CORPORATION LIMIT a Bicentennial coamiunit; BICENTENNIAL COMMUNITY What does the Bicentennial mean to the high school student? Many students had their TV viewing interrupted by a Bicentennial Minute to learn about a famous man or event of the past. Sometimes the Bicentennial business seemed kind of foolish. We were surrounded by new quarters and half dollars to collect, all American notebook covers to write on. patriotic fire plugs to stare at. Presidential pencils in the office, flag colored glasses, and red. white and blue everything. Sometimes we lost sight of what the Bicentennial was really about. We re living in a time where many criticize America, but our country has many good qualities that far outnumber the bad. We have a freedom that is seldom found in other countries. We can express our own beliefs and opinions to anyone from a next door neighbor to a Senator. When we were little, we were told that a person born in a log cabin could become President. Although this might not be true anymore, a person with enough initiative, ability, and desire can be anything he wants tpjbe. We as Americans want to be thought of as the number one country in the world. As a democratic nation, we in ---Am erica had the privilege of electing our .officials_ Even though the Bicentennial has so many meanings to the people, it has one unvarying meaning to everyone. It is the two-hundreth anniversary of the fight ■—that our American forefathers gave for their and our independence. The seniors the school hoping to help America to cont to e to meet its goals. With Music (ROW 1)- Kim Bailey. Leanno Arvidson. (ROW 2 -Carric Kalmowski. Vicky Long. Veronica Whittacor. Anita Mullins. Denise Hodges. Jeanne Christy. Kathy Blair. Pam Watts. Cathy Burns. Barb Purtilo. Angela Ackley. Lori Hakkarainon. (ROW 3 - Elaine Hanel. Don Stoltz. Laura Williams. Janet Torok. Janet Salvato. Mary Jo Robinson. Robin Peura. Vanessa Upole. Mary Burkhart. Cathy Headman. Mary Sardella. (ROW 4)- Dave Wood. Roberta Woodard. Carol Oolden. Cathy Musser. Veronica Long. Judy Throop. Lori Callendar. Marcia Hyde. David Truesdell. Debbie Brockway. Bruce Anderson. Bill Applebee. Tom Sarff. Mr. H.D. Martinez. (ROW 5 - Pat Ashley. Susan Truesdell. Darlene Young. Amy Robinson. Sandy Laird. Beth Far man, Diane Wilcom. Sharon Wilcom. Chris Arvidson, Katri Ar-caro. (ROW 6)- Jim Carroll. Vonda Keeler. Dave Koschik. Cindy Bartram. Karin Fiebiger. Kevin Presley. Tina DeGeorge. Yvonno Taylor. Lori Vegh. Jack Wortman. Brian Lucas. Gary Dibell. David Cartwright. Bill McOreevy. (ROW 7)- Greg Taylor. Steve Fontaine. Jon Durkovic. Pat Fitzer. Doug Brown. Lisa Bailey. Pan Blair. Lou Ann Doyle. David Kleesattel. Dale Schall. Laura Martinez. David Arvidson. Jerry Watts. Bob Lucas. Tammy Cooper. Angel Rodabaugh. Stage Band- (ROW I)- Bruce Anderson. Dave Truesdell. Bill Applebee. Don Stoltz. Marcia Hyde. Barb Purtilo. (ROW 2)- Laura Martinez. Brian Lucas. Pat Fitzer. Dave Wood. Steve Fontaine. Dale Schall. (ROW 3) Mr. Martinez. Jim Carroll. Pat Ashley. Dave Koschik. Kevin Presley. Karin Fiebiger. Tom Sarff. Ule make the music • Finally we get to come to school at the usual time and dress in normal clothes! ' Many band members were heard exclaiming this statement at the end of marching season with a tone of relief in their voices. Concert season began on the Monday following the last football game. This meant that the music students spent 1st period inside practicing music arranged for concert band, not out on the football field marching to loud, spirited songs. This was a big change to adjust to because many people played different instruments in the two seasons. Practice was held every day in preparation for public concerts. The band was divided into various groups for a varioty of ovents. The performing groups included the girls' and boys’ pep bands, the stage band, the solos and ensembles for competition purposes, plus the full band performing as a large group. Besides playing their instruments, the band held a lightbulb sale to earn money for their annual Military Ball. This event was a formal dinner-dance for band members and their guests. The affair was held at the Ashtabula Branch of Kent State University on February 21. 1976. “The Good Question provided dancing music for approximately one-hundred and twenty people. As the school year closed, only the senior band members were finished because concert season continues into July when the band will play weekly public concerts in North Park. Tho band performs a concert downtown for National Education Week. Katri Arcaro diligently practices her drumming. 821 Getting It Together Most people spent the last weok of summor vacation frantically crowding in all the things they wanted to do before school started again. But being in the band meant staying at camp for a week to prepare for tho upcoming football season. The band was housed in little wooden cabins, furnished with nothing but five bunk bods. Upperclassmen learned from their past years at camp and camo loaded down with stereos, food, lamps, and all the comforts of home. Instoad of sleeping until noon, as many would have preferred, band members were up at 7 A M. to begin the daily routine. The day began with a breakfast of cream of wheat, corn fritters (?) and other delicacies. Marching practice started at 8:30 A.M. and continued until the same time that night, interrupted only for ten minute breaks and meals. A lot of timo was also spent learning and memorizing music. In betwoen all the hard work, thoro was still plenty of time for fun. Afternoon rest periods were spent either swimming, playing tennis, basketball, or tetherball. sitting by the lake to cool off. or just lounging in the cabins. Night entertainment was arranged by the boosters. Swimming, pizza parties. dances, and movies were all scheduled. One night was also set aside for skits, with each class performing one. Freshmen orientation was a big part of the fun. With the seniors in charge, freshmon were kept busy racing tricycles and doing the crab walk with eggs between their knees. Tho fun was climaxed with senior day at the end of the week. Underclassmen were to obey anything a senior said, including sitting on top of the basketball hoop for half an hour, wearing Mickey Mouse and Popeye masks while singing songs, and woaring halos of shaving cream in their hair. To show what they had accomplished, the band performed a drill exhibition on the last night of camp for parents and friends. Two half-time shows and a pre-game ceremony were exhibited, much more than had been accomplished in many years, proving that band camp 1975 was a great success. 222 Tho band practices a special clapping routine for their first half-time show. Tho band takes a break during a hot practice. Drum Major. Dave Wood, takes timo out from practice for a short nap Most of the day is spent In tho hot sun A dip in th© pool is the best escape from the heat. IWVHBL v Part of freshmen initiation is betajr blindfolded by the seniors «8S Execution with a flair It was ofton a real hassle to march at 7:30 A.M. for five days a week just to perform a seven and one-half minute show on the weekend. But if you had asked a band member why he had done it. he would have given you a lot of different reasons. Getting up an hour earlier than the rest of your classmates, throwing on your crummiest clothes, and marching in the mud didn't appeal to everyone. But working with seventy-two people was very satisfying if a fine performance was the result. Many close friendships arose from this relationship, and when friends wore together thoro wore always good times. But for the most part, practice was spent in hard work. Each person learned that ho must do his sharo in memorizing music and coordinating the marching steps because the band always functioned as a unit, not a group of individuals. There woro times when band members asked themselves why they spent so much time working for the band, but their pride, dedication, and determination almost always led to fantastic results. Drum Major. Dnvo Wood, keeps a close watch over the band. Tho Spirit of 76 is the band's Bicentennial contribution. A woodwind squad practices their rouUne to the music. ft a Chris 224 The band enters the field for their half-time performance. Adding band r? n Seniors ere honored at their last home half-time show, the Senior Farewell. A senior clarinet t”uad is featured playing the traditional finale. I've Gotta Be Me Under the direction of Mr. Robert Allshouse, the choir hold its rehearsals during 8th period in the music room. Time was spent learning both the words and notes for songs to be performed at concerts. Work on the Christmas program began soon after school started in September. Popular carols were sung at the concert on December 16. Soloists were Carla Perkins and David Moody. When school resumed after Christmas vacation, students began to practice music for Easter. Some of the songs were Alleluia. Both Sidos Now. “The Way We Were. and Bicentennial selections such as “Chester. The Dying Redcoat.” and Mad Anthony Wayne. Students didn't really mind the many practice sessions because they knew the result would be a quality performance. Bobbie McPheron hurries down to the music room after a perfor-226 ma c« Choir officers: Leslie Schultz. Liz Peterka. Debbie Orsuto. and Jody Rimpela. fllusic.The Universal banguage Sophomore mombors (ROW 1) Sup McKpiui. Sheila West. Sonia Mosier. me Sawicki. (ROW 4) Brent Eckland. Robin Thomas. Aaron Davis, and Will Beth Forman. (ROW 2) Tammy Cooper. Sheila Furman. Debbie Little. Ellsworth. 8hlrley Sawicki. (ROW 3) Nancy Miller. Cindy Moore. Cathy Downs. Bon- Juniors and Seniors (ROW 1) Sharon Niemi. Theresa Little. Kim Keyes. Pam 8cott. Carla Perkins. Terri Netting. Sharon Serpico. Mary Burkhart. Joyce Raymond. Lynne Fasula. Maria Cora. Debbie Cooley. (ROW 8) Lisa Mnntanaro. Lillie Goodwin, Kathy Stevenson. Trudy Brininger. Lisa Robertson. Michelle Artman. Sherrie Wold. Leslie 8chults. Lori Hakkarainon. Jody Rimpela. Beth Sholtis. Donna Wilson (ROW 3) Karin Ross bach. Pam Watts. Chris Dustman. Mark Heard. Gary Dibell. Lou Pen-no. Greg Skufca. Brian Lucas. Lens Riseng. Barb Purtilo. Brenda Burnette. Thirza Amsden. (ROW’ 4) Liz Peterka. Elvis Tackett. Brad Lovejoy. Scott Forman. Jim Bloom. Doug Tldd. Kevin Clmorelll. Dave Moody. Scott Smith. Tony Chapman. Dale Scholl. Mtgdalia Rosario. Bobbie McPheron. Btrtha McMiUion. Libby McNeil 8 87 Tuesday Wednesday i@isi£iiifi) § Tlhifough mondoy ? Wo never had to worry about Mr. Raymond Billy's Monday morning blues. He was always awake and ready to begin his action-filled day. not stopping even for breakfast. Beginning the day with Biology II. he had various dissections planned. Mr. Billy had to prepare tho lab room for tho first class by getting lab trays, equipment, and diagrams ready. Once the students arrived, he had to explain and supervise the dissection as well as helping to clean afterwards. Mr. Billy, after repeating this procedure for three classes, could then put all the equipment away for next week's lab work. He usually brought a large home-made meal for lunch rather than eating in the school cafeteria. For his afternoon Biology I classes, he gave them notes on subjects such as evolution, reproduction, and bone structure. He supplemented the book’s information with his own research materials. Immediately after school, Mr. Billy had a brief meeting with either tho Motorcycle Club or the Backpack Nature Club, being the advisor of both, and then wont to the teacher's mooting. Once this meeting was over, he had his own classes to go to. He took Tudor and German history at Edinborough State. 40 miles away in Edinborough, Pa. When Mr. Billy got home from his classes, he had various activities that he could engage in. He belonged to tho Mt. Carmel Church Choir and he could practice singing his music for next week. Games wore sometimes scheduled for the teacher's volleyball team at the YM-CA. He could work on terra colta drawings of his family and friends or play his piano and guitar. Another alternative would be to relax while listening to his stereo record collection or reading his scionce journals. A man with so many interests had littlo time to bothor with sloop! Mr. BlUy enjoys camping in tho woods. In good weather Mr. Billy rides his motorcycle. Playing the piano is Just one of Mr. Billy’s talonts. On � bftckpitck trip, Mr Billy watches the students. Mr. Billy reviews a laboratory assignment. Reading is a favorite pastimo of Mr. Billy's. irnidkuhfiif m Sometime Gerald And atudy hall boring. Gerald' favorite aubject i gym In hi free tlmo. Gerald enjoy television. Ill the newspaper. The worst time of the day for Gerald Siler was the morning. He always had a hard time getting up and often went back to sleep before he was finally on his feet, leaving no timo for breakfast. Gerald walked to school with his friends, looking back to the days when he rode the bus to Station Elementary and could sleep a few extra minutes on the bus. Most of the time he was late for his first period English I class, which made Mrs. Hewitt very upset. Gym. his favorite class, came next on his school schedule. He liked the big size and better equipment of Bula's gym compared to that of West Jr. High. The rest of Gerald's course was the general studies program. He took general science, business, and math, not liking classes in the old building because of its “raggedy condition. He did all of his homework during his two studyhalls so that he didn't have to take any books homo. Gerald ate in the cafeteria for lunch because he didn't have the time to go home. During lunch, he was teased about being “a dumb freshman by the upperclassmen. He couldn't wait for next year to come so that he could tease the freshmen without being one himself. Boing manager of the froshman basketball team ofter kept Gerald after school. Although he would not play on the team until next year, he always worked out and practiced with them. Once Gerald got home from school, he listened and danced to Soul music; his favorite group was the Ohio Playors. Gerald had formed a soul group of his own and held pr«ctjce sessions in his basement. He played the congo drums. Every Tuesday after supper. Gerald watched That’s My Mama and other programs on T.V. He usually read “Archie comic books before finally falling asleep. Gerald wait to walk homo with hi friend . Mr. Mann frequently break off lock . Cleaning after a game is one of Mr. Mann's job . Mr. Mann pose with hi wlfo at home. Taking a break. Mr. Mann enjoy a cup of Mr. Mann hato« atudenta who Uttar. The first person in the school every morning was Mr. Orville Mann, the custodian. He got up bright and early so that he could have breakfast because “If I didn’t eat I wouldn't como to school; my living is eating. Mr. Mann's schedule was similar to that of other custodians. His first job was to get the school ready for the teachers and students by unlocking all the doors and turning on the lights. After this. Mr. Mann did whatever there was to be done. Sometimes he changed the lights, swept the floors, or cut the grass. Emergencies often arose during the day; a lock was stuck on the wrong locker or the water fountain sprang a leak. Mr. Mann was immediately called upon to correct these situations. Wednesday, however, was special bocause it meant the weekend was approaching. Once the school day was ovor. Mr. Mann went home to plan his many weokend activities. Serving as Pastor of the Free Methodist Church in North Kingsville. Mr. Mann had to prepare his sermons for Sunday. Also needing early preparation was his gospel music, which he and his family performed in church. Mr. Mann was a guitarist and singer in the Mann Family Singers. With all the extra things that Mr. Mann was involved in. he didn’t have “much time off. IfliJJ ©@ UJJ, Susan Truesdell began her day with a positive attitude. She dressed in clothes that she had made herself so she didn't havo the hassle of ill-fitting or unstylish clothes. After grabbing a quick breakfast of toast and milk, she drove to pick up Don Stoltz while listening to CKLW, her favorite radio station. Being anxious to get to school. she made no other stops on the way. Susan started her daily school routine playing the first chair trumpet and french horn. All the noise in the band room helped her “to wake up better. Hating no classes. Susan actually enjoyed the school day. She took a college prep schedule with honors classes in English and Math. Honors trigonometry was her favorite course because of the teacher. Mr. Horwood, who really knows his subject. Being a senior, she was required to take POD while her elective was physics. Susan maintained a 3.8 average and was in the top ten of the class “through a lot of hard work and study.” Sometimes a Student Council meeting was called during the day. and Susan, being the Secretary, always attended. Her responsibility was to take the minutes and get them to every homeroom. By being in Student Council. Susan hoped to set a precedent that other councils could follow. During her lunch hour. Susan always ate in the cafeteria for convenience, doing homework or working in the band room library after she ate. On Thursday. Susan went to a Science Club meeting after school to perform designated lab experiments. Various things such as synthetic rubber and pure oxygen were made. On occasion, a wrong chemical was mixed or a sink got clogged; however, most of the experiments turned out successfully. Susan hoped to further her education and major in pharmacy. No matter how much Susan liked school, she was always ready and willing to jump into her car and go home afterwards. Susan enjoyed fixing supper for her parents and taking care of her Dalmatian dog and her cat. Sho devoted the rest of her day to school work and. of course, her much needed sleep! A moment's leisure is spent with frio Sue spends much of her time with her pet Dalma- tlan. Buckshot. This Hornet tokos Sue whero sho wants to go. T. C. II. IF. It was great to bo looking to the weekend, but somotimos I didn't think I'd make it was how Mrs. Chris Naberozny felt on Fridays. Cloaning up her breakfast dishos and leaving before her husband. Mrs. Naberezny started the busiest day of her week. Mrs. Naberezny arrived at school to teach her freshmen hoalth and physical education classes. Freshmon woro her choice because they were new at tho high school and I have a chance to broak them in. But on Fridays, these classes were constantly being interrupted by students who got paint and decorations for the pep assembly. When morning classes adjourned. Mrs. Naberezny had a hurried lunch in the cafeteria so that the remaining time could be usod to get the last minute arrangements of the pep assembly ironed out. She had to bo sure that the gym floor was cloar and the partition was pushed back, and if not. she had to get someone to do this. Often a microphone wasn't working or a speaker didn't show and substitutes for both had to be found. She just hoped “that everything went according to the week's planning. Volleyball practice was called off on Fridays so that coach Naberezny could go home to take a nap before attending the football game. Napping was sometimes impossible because of frustrated cheerleaders calling to report that their gold shoelaces wore lost or that their uniforms wouldn't be out of tho cleaners until seven and the bus was leaving at six. Mrs. Naberezny had to be awakened to solve all of these “important problems. Sho and her husband left for the game early enough to get a seat near the cheerleaders so that Mrs. Naberezny could watch and advise them. This sometimes took them as far as Steubenville. When all of her duties were finally completed. Mrs. Naborezny just wanted to go home and possibly work on her noodlopoint. But most of all. she wanted to relax with her husband after that hectic Friday. Mrs. Naberozny somotimos gets upset with the Freshmon. Needlepoint is one of Mrs. N berozny's hobbies. 238 The cheerleaders spend a lot of timo with Mr . Naberezny. After getting hor mail. Mr . Naborozny goes to hor claee. Dancing is one of the subjects Mrs. Naborozny touches. The World Is Waiting For You 841 242 Cnthic Kernich and Jeanne Christy help keep senior spirit alive. Elizabeth Anderson Todd Anderson Cindy Armstrong Melvin Armstrong Patrick Ashley Bonnie Bailey Connie Bare Larry Barnes Richard Bennett The People’s Choice The senior class officers were busy this past year working toward their goal of having successful end-of-the-year activities. The officers included President David Koschik. Vice-President Cindy Luc. Secretary Jeanne Christy, and Treasurer Cathie Kernich. One of their main jobs was to organize the annual Senior Banquet. The officers were also called upon to docide on a memorial to be left at the school after graduation. Although graduation wasn't until June, the measuring of caps and gowns and the ordering of announcements started as early as December and the class officers assisted tho soniors in both of those areas. The Senior Class sponsored a Halloween Costume Day, which also happened to fall on the day of the Harbor football game. Prizes were given out by the officers to the three best costumes at the pep assembly. In addition to their Senior Class duties, the officers were also voting members of the Student Council and participated in all of the group’s functions. All of these things added up to a very busy year for the senior class officers. Senior Stomachs If the old saying you are what you eat wore true, some seniors would have looked like a Big Mac. a pizza, or even a taco. Seniors learned long ago that eating lunch at school was only for underclassmen. After all. how many seniors did you know who really enjoyed eating there? Perhaps it wasn't just the food that sent them off and running to their cars at lunch time. All the screaming and hollering and constant orders to “leave the ketchup on the table wore enough to drive tho sane insane. When they woro freshmen, they plowed and stumbled to be first in the lunch line, but after they became seniors, they rushed off to gobble '•own any quick food they could find. Although they were short on time with the lunch period being 40 minutes in length, they came back with their tummies full. Mark Peterangelo contemplates on whore to oat lunch. 244 John Bobbitt John Bowler J unci Boyle Yvonne Breedlove Christine Brtnlnger Janette Brown Margaret Bruce Mary Beth Burkhart Paul Burleaon Brenda Burnette Jody Butt David Calaway get together to lunch out. Bettina Braun Burger and fries alway make a good lunch. Patricia Brown u A break between section of the ACT test is welcomed by Jack Gray and Jeff Grant. Larry Johnson listens to instructions at the ACT test. Dennis Carmen Michaol Clancy Tommy Carpenter Brian Cooke James Carroll Jeanne Christy Bryan Carter Debra Cooley Mr. Klingonsmith and Mr. Petros work on seniors' schedules. 246 Freshmen Once Again y.V.','.'. Ryan Coutts Darla Coy Jeffrey DelPrince Steven DiGlacomo Donald Downie Christopher Dustman Janet Ecklund Barbara Fisher Patricia Fitzer Beverly Fleming Ohio State. Bowling Green. Akron.... The list included many, many more, and it got confusing and almost hectic sometimes for a senior trying to decide which college ho would attond. A College Fair was held in November at the Ashtabula Branch of Kent State University. The fair enabled the juniors and seniors to got information on different colleges and universities and to talk first hand with admission counselors from these institutions. College representatives also came to the high school periodically, and seniors were excused from class to talk with them and hear their presentation. Mr. Ellis Klingensmith was the senior guidance counselor, and he was there to talk with soniors on their different college choices. The SAT and the ACT were a must before being accepted at a college, and interested seniors took one or both of these tests at difforont times during the year. Before deciding definitely on one college, most seniors would make a trip to that school to get an overall feeling about the campus and the facilities. It was a hard decision to make, but most college-bound seniors eventually found ono school that was just about what they were looking for. jL 247 Marjorie Fullor Judy Gaumer Mark Goebel Stephen Golden Marilyn Gosh Jeffrey Grant What’s Next? Ohio Job Sorvicc assists students in finding employment. What is there to do after graduation? For those soniors of 1976 who chose not to go to college, there were a variety of things to which they could turn. With the all-volunteer armed services, several seniors decided to make this their occupation for at loast a few years. Representatives from most of the armed services came to talk with seniors, including a West Point cadet who pointed out that due to a change in policy, girls could now considor this as a future also. Because of the fairly large number of industries in the area, the blue collar type job was a strong possibility also. With the large and small factories around, a senior could have chosen to become a welder or a press worker and perhaps follow in his father's type of work. Of courso. as rising unemployment hit Ashtabula, it was quite possible that a graduated senior could find no work at all. In the yoars following graduation, marriage and a family life were also a part of the plans for many members of the class of 1976. Everyone took off in different directions after graduation, but all had the same goals of finding satisfaction in whatever they did. Jack Gray Trina Gryszpanowicz Catherine Hackney Pamela Hndlock Shelia Hamilton Elaine Hunel Terry Hatfield Nancy Hcadc Elizabeth Heath 249 260 The only man in the world who hatod Thanksgiving, women, and Republicans was Mr. Mapes. the seniors' problems of democracy teacher. The only thing this confirmed bachelor liked was himself, and he was the first to admit it. He had five P.O.D. classes and Mr. Puchan had one. P.O.D. was a course that was required for graduation. Various national problems were discussed in class, such as the economy, politics, foreign affairs, and any important happenings that occurred. The problems of the state and community were also brought up as well as things that directly concerned each studont, such as marriage, family life, future plans, colleges, jobs, school, toachers. and homework. A Washington. D.C.. trip was also planned this year for the seniors. While there, they visited the White House, the Washington Monument, and other attractions. Many seniors liked P.O.D. and they looked forward to Mr. Mapes' and Mr. Puchans classes. Mr. Mnpes' � ijcn warn hi students. Mr. Puchan shows an interesting film to his class. George Heath Patricia Heim David Herron Debbie Hill You Must Pass This Course To Graduate ! Nanette Hewitt Denise Hodge Pam Homme Nedia Hop on Karen Hornbeck Marcia Hyde Charla Illovonon Selindn Jackson Larry Johnson Seniors meet Macbeth in English class. Mrs. Hcdbcrg explains an English assignment to Randy Stowers. Richard Johnston Barbara Jones Laurie Kendall Kevin Kent 262 Reactin’ and Ritin’ WeR'R -c.RRy-s _ DurinK a class discussion Mr. Keenan and Dave Koschik listen quietly. Afler three years of English, many seniors just could't face another year of it. Since they could substitute speech, dramatics, croative writing, ages of poetry, or journalism for English IV. it was a lot easier to take. Mr. Keenan and Mrs. Hedberg were always coming up with ideas to make English more enjoyable. Mrs. Hedberg's classes would go outside, weather permitting, and study. This would get the students out of the classroom for a while and give them a more relaxed atmosphere. The senior English classes traveled to Cleveland for a day to see Shaw's CEASAR AND CLEOPATRA. The seniors also mot many famous people in their readings. Among them were Macbeth. Charles Manson. and Asher Lev. Although English IV wasn't required. many seniors still took it to polish off their communication skills. Cathie Kernich Sharon Kolehmaincn Michael Kirk David Koschik Lester Kirklnbur Shirlene Kunkel 263 The seniors met their last year at the high school with optimism and wanted to loave a lasting impression of thoir accomplishments. They showed a great deal of initiative and good sense of humor in most of thoir doings. The seniors had always heard that they were not a good class, and they had a reputation of being apathetic, but this year the seniors came through for the first time and showed us thoir togetherness. The last three years the seniors won only one pep assembly, but during the past year they showed the most spirit by winning all but a few. The senior class had more students on the honor roll than ever before, even if they were the smallest class in school. In October the seniors won the United Way Campaign and received a double lunch hour for their efforts. They were also looking towards graduation and their last year more seriously and were a good example for the rest of the school. After all these years at Ashtabula High School, the seniors knew one another well and looked upon other classmates as friends. Harbor Homecoming Queen” la Larry Johnson. “Senoir” Spirit Senior men (?) dress up for an assembly. Jeff Lasher Erskin Lathan Teresa Little Darlene Locher William Loll Brad Lovejoy Cindy Luc Charlos Luce William Magrmvy Joe Martello Angelo Martino Melodic Mnssena Mike McKinney Libby McNeil David Moody Judy Mullins Senior Men's Club sponsors a bake sale. Taking a Break Lots have a party. This was a familiar romark among seniors as they spent a lot of their leisure time doing just that! Parties were held for many different reasons, and they varied from totally civilized to slightly rowdy. These parties were hold all through the year, but a good many took place during football season, some after the game and some the next night. Many seniors chose to spend their free moments in a more peaceful atmosphere. Some of these activities included bowling, rollor skating, bike riding, and photography. The winter season also provided seniors with a chance to spend their time ice skating, skiing, and sled riding. A marked improvement was seen in the class of 1976’s honor roll list, so at least somo of their spare time was spent studying for school. Dave Koschik relaxes while playing a game of bumper pool. Toni Mulo Neal Norri James Parkor Debbie Nelson Michael Norton Russell Parker 266 tography is one of Jed Rumora's favorite hobbles. Charles Helton Carla Perkins Joyce Perry Mark Pcterangelo Taking time out from her party is Jeanne Christy. 257 Darla Newsome Stanley Osborne Mark Pellone Takin’ A Break Cheryl Peterson Darlene Platt Cynthia Poole Jeff Post Tanya Pratt David Kndwancky ; Merlonc Reynold Lone Riseng Gerald Rocco Karin Ross back Jed Rumor a Emily Rich Mary Jo Robinson Rodney Rodriguez Charles Roth Ed Russell “It's about timo we got a student lounge: we deserve it after so many years of high school. The student lounge was started the second nine weeks by the student council for those seniors not missing more than three days of school or not having any offico detentions. The seniors meeting these requirements were permitted to leave one of their study halls each day. The attendance was checked each Monday to confirm their eligibility. During this free time, some did homework, went to the library, or caught up on some extra sleep: others went to the cafeteria to listen to the juke box. went outside for some fresh air. or worked on club projects. Fifty-some students participated in this program and seemed to enjoy it. This is just one of the many privileges that came with being a senior. The cafeteria is one of the many places the seniors can go during their free period. 4 59 Randol Ruth Janot Salvato Thomas Sarff Kevin Scalise Anthony Silor Mark Sjostrom Jeffrey Sandella Ronald Seigman Corbetta Skidmore Mary Jo Robinson Society banquet. offer some help to Mr. Gephart at the National Honor Rod Rodriguez takes advantage of the relaxed dress code. Mr. Rossetti and Mr. Lyons explain some rules to seniors. John Smith Julie Smith Kathy Sousa Rodney St rcher William Steen Gregory Stevens Telissa Snell Kathy Steed Kathy Stevenson Something Old Something New. Nothing stays the same, not even school. Things are very different now than when the seniors first arrived hero four yoars ago. The dress code was changed a great deal; longer hair length and mustaches wero allowed. Many students never realized this until they were caught wearing their hair longer than the required length. Then there was the funny noise that was hoard coming from the cafeteria. It was probably the juke box that the student council had installed for the students to listen to during the lunch periods. If seniors had a 3.0 average or better, they could have looked forward to being olected to the National Honor Society. This organization had just been reorganized in 1974. In order to skip school and get away with it. you had to be pretty slick. Mr. Lyons took the job as absence counselor and kept a sharp eye on ovoryono. The biggest change was still to come when the seniors found thoir twelve years of education completed and their lives ahead of them. When the student parking lot turned into a huge cloud of dust, chances were that it was only a group of seniors heading home or off to lunch. And. of course, it was much more fun to cram ten people into your car than to go anywhere by yoursolf. The parking lot was not much to look at. and not much to drive or walk through either. It was seldom without holes and gorges, but the seniors livened things up a bit by parking sideways and in circles. Seniors drove many different types of cars to school. Some got their parent’s big. luxurious automobiles, while others got stuck dragging the old. brokon down 1960 models to school. It was not a strange sight to see the hood up on a car back on the road. New parking stickors were a must, and without one in the lower right hand corner of the windshield, you were in for a hassle. A few seniors still rode the bus. but oven they got into the parking lot scrambles once in a while during the year. Once they oven plowed the student parking lot! Patricia Stillman Thomas Stitt Paul Stofan Donald Stoltz Linda Stone Timothy Stone Brenda Stoneman Randall Stowers Elvis Tackett Deborah Talbot Ruth Theriault Dolores Thompson 263 Douglas Tidd Karen Wall Kimberly West Susan Truesdell Kathryn Wallace Susan Wilfong Marjorie Tuttle Thomas Washut David Wood Mary Van Allen Pamela Watts Brenda Workman William Van Oilder David Welton Susan Wright Larry Verdi Karen West Suo Zaobst Mrs. Artman helps Jeanne Christy find the book she's looking for. 264 Through Thick and Thin? Jerry Rocco, Ed Russell, and Mark I’oterantjelo wave goodbye before their trip to Clevoland. Who did you turn to if you needed some good advice? Who was it that kept you secret when you skipped school? And who was it that gave you their homework to copy because you stayed out too late tho night before? Could it have boon your friends? Remember when you went somowhere you woren't suppose to and got caught? Didn't your friends help you pull through the awful ordeal of having your car taken away or of being grounded? When you were depressed, your friends were always thore to try to cheer you up. Thoy could understand things that parents couldn't because they might have had the same problem at one time or another. Who'd you borrow money from at lunch when you wanted a large coke instead of a small one? Could you count ail the times you called a friend to go to a football game or a party or even just to talk? You could have spent all night on the phone if your parents would have let you. Did you ever consider a teacher your friend? A friend is someone you have a mutual respect for. Wasn't there at least one teacher you respected? Didn't you over find yourself in that room one day after school just to get somo advice from an older person other than a parent? If you have ever looked around, you could have found a friend just about anywhero. wait patiently for their opportunity to � peak 266 A Helping Hand From Our Community COMPLETE HOME INSULATION COMPANY Fireproof Blown Rock Wool 1737 East 47th Street Phone: 216-993-9096 JERRY SINKLER FORD 5221 Main Avo. Only happy faces for Amy and Peggy after eating a delicious meal at LAJ PIZZA VILLA 4283 Main Avo GREENLIEF MOTOR EXPRESS Congratulations Class of '76 State Road Ashtabula. Ohio 268 Congratulations and Bost Wishes Compliments of MOLDED FIBER GLASS COMPANIES 269 EILEEN’S WATCH REPAIR JEWELRY 1471 Wost 5th Street Ashtabula. Ohio • Diamonds • Jewelry • Watches • Discount • Gift Items • Engraving Phone: 964-3155 Congratulations! ready mixed concrete stfeel doors building materials builders hardware 4087 Park Avonue 270 Kim Hutchinson, and Shirley Bonnie Sawjcki vis ASHTABULA LEATHER CRAFT HAPPY’S GOLDEN DONUTS 56 Varieties 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Special discounts to schools E. 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ANGELO’S MARKET 2904 State Road KIRKLAND FLORISTS AND GIFTS 1205 Lake Ave. at West 12th Phones: (2l6)-992-5706 (216)993-8845 272 « FRIEND’S AUTO ELECTRIC INC. 3705 State Ave. Ashtabula Phone: 997-5248 TELE-MEDIA COMPANY Serving the Community 5440 Main Avenue Ph. 216-998-2148 216-998-1011 Ashtabula Ohio 873 THE DODGE LUMBER CO. 615 W. 48th Street Ashtabula Ohio Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of 76 THE HARBOUR COBBLER 437 Lake Avenue Phil Ducro and Steve Weiss prepare to dine at DONRICO’S ITALIAN AMERICAN RESTAURANT 4615 Park Ave. Congratulations Class of HAYES PITTSBURGH PAINT AND GLASS 4137 Main Ave. 997-6185 Follow the path to Daniel’s Expert Shoe Repair at prices you can live with. Corner of W. 54 South Main Mon. thru Sat. 9:00 to 5:30 Follow the path to Daniel's 275 CHILDS FUNERAL HOME 1440 Prospect 876 Congratulations LAKE ERIE •3 PAINT TOWN Congratulations to the class of 1976 From NOTTER ELECTRIC 3042 W. 13th Street 963-1365 class of 1976 From MCDONALD’S 877 278 BRENKUS EXCAVATING INC. Commercial. Residential. Industrial Trenching. Sand and Gravel Grading. Water Lines Sewer Work Railroad Track Siding 964-3188 943 E. 18th Compliments Of ARTHUR LOUIS STEEL CO. ZABACKS John, class of ‘27 Jerry, class of '61 279 Union Carbide Corporation Linde Division Welding Materials Plant P.O. Box 710 Best wishos class of 1976 From RUSSELL T. PILKINGTON INSURANCE 4046 Main Ave. 997-8981 B B PRECISION TOOL CO. 531 Front St. 964-9552 Molds. Fixtures. Dies Ooneral Machining 280 Good Luck Seniors FRANK NAPPI SUPER MARKET 2010 West 11th 964-7119 281 HAROLD D. ROOT AND ASSOCIATES 1 — 2049 West Prospect. Ashtabula. Ohio ELZEER’S FAMILY BOWLING CENTER ABC Lanes 340 West 44th 8t.. Ashtabula. Ohio ASHTABULA WATER WORKS 4540 Park Avenue Ashtabula. Ohio Ph. 998-2627 We sincerely hope you. the Class Of 1976. have all the luck in the world, throughout your lives! 882 BROCKETT'S E-Z WAY DRIVING SCHOOL 2742 Maple Rd. Jefferson. Ohio Bost Wishes Class Of 1976 And Good Luck! ANDERSON’S the area's largest display of color and appliances Rt. 20 West Ashtabula. Ohio 4646 Main Avenue Ashtabula. Ohio FIRCH BAKING COMPANY 939 West 52nd Ashtabula. Ohio 283 rn r Of We Love Youth! Terry W. Persily. Jr. Joseph D. Persily. Sr. PERSILY INSURANCE SERVICE 4215 Main Avo. Ashtabula. Ohio Ph. 992-8041 284 Ashtabula students learn to drive with DeMaio’s Driver Training School 4720 Hope Ave. Ashtabula. Ohio Good Luck, Class of 1976 2-86 THE CARLSON STEEL AND FABRICATING COMPANY 478 East 5th St. Ashtabula. Ohio 964-9466 Congratulations! Class of 1976 Kim Hutchison tries out a new iron at EDGEWOOD DRY CLEANERS 3116 State Rd. Ashtabula, Ohio 286 EDGEWOOD PHARMACY - iajni 3302 State Rd. Ashtabula, Ohio Ph. 997-4306 DAVIS CATERING— Industrial Catering and Party Catering All Occasion Cakes 914 West 58th St. 992-9876 GOOD LUCK IN YEARS TO COME CLASS OF 1976 887 HOTEL ASHTABULA Meeting place for the Ashtabula area since 1920 Downtown Ashtabula Phone (216) 992-2151 “Congratulations. Class of 76“ from DELL-RUTH’S FLOWERS 234 and 236 Progress Place 993-6495 Broughton Beverage, Inc. 1217 West 38th St. Ashtabula. Ohio 288 maxwell 493 East 5th St. Ashtabula. Ohio 4509 Main Avenue. AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE The club of A.H.S. Wishes The Class of 1976 The Best of Luck. 889 THE CARPET SHOWROOM Good Luck Panthers (FORMERLY UNCLE JOE S) 2211 W. Prospect 998-9902 MOORE’S FARM SUPPLY 2716 South Ridge East 998-1313 Farm equipment and supplies wator pumps—Sales, service 890 £ ’ Jis I rTJ 3 £ b Li VfCTRONIC SUPPLY You’ve got the brains. Do something smart with them. The Navy can teach you to be an advanced electronics specialist. Now you can put your talent to good use. With technical training in the Navy's Advanced Electronics Program. Training worth over $17,000. It's your opportunity to become involved with some of the most sophisticated electronic systems in use today. With all the challenge. All the potential for success that goes with it. And a solid future in a field helping to shape tomorrow's world. Offering you similar challenge, similar opportunity, are Navy's Nuclear Field Program and brand-new Advanced Technical Program. None of these programs are easy. You'll need more than a high school diploma and brains. You'll need good hands, a real desire to stick with the intensive training and the day-to-day work load. But it's not all work. You'll see new places. Meet new people. Make new friends. Look, you're too smart to miss out on an opportunity like this. See your Navy recruiter today. He can tell you what you qualify for even before you enlist. Or call 800-841-8000 anytime. It's toll-free, or in Georgia call 800-342-5855. GENE LYONS Chief Petty Officer Navy Recruiter 1918 West Prospect Phone Ashtabula. Ohio 44004 997-1227 BUILD YOUR FUTURE ON A PROUD TRADITION. 291 rduiati tv ASHTABULA LIONS CLUB Good Luck In The Future Class Of 1976 Best Wishes In The Coming Years Class Of 1976 Jille's 2nd Annual Prom Gown Sale 15% off on all gowns PAT MASSUCCI’S Compliments GENEVA FORD of JILLE’S 746 East Main Geneva. Ohio 4429 Main Ph. 992-4976 Also Fine Selection of After Prom Party Wear. Beverage Shop OAKWOOD MOBIL HO ARK SALES INC. 5650 Woodman Ave. Ashtabula. Ohio Ph. 993-5921 Explore Pre-Baccalaureate Arts Sciences Business Administration Education Fine Professional Arts Health. Physical Education, and Recreation Associate Degree (2 yr. Programs) Accounting Technology Banking and Finance Criminal Justice Studies Electrical Engineering Technology General Secretarial Industrial Engineering Technology Nursing Office Services Technology Office Management Technology General Studies Write: Director of Admissions Kent State University Ashtabula Campus Ashtabula. Ohio 44004 3325 West 13 Street or Phone 964-3322 893 CARLISLE’S PHOTO STUDIO •The Pep Bund We specialize in Basketball games, but will perform on all occasions. Ashtabula's one and only male pep band, established many, many years ago. Over 25 years of loyal and faithful service to our school. 894 We. the class of 1977. would like at this time to thank you. the class of 1976. for your help, your guidance, and most of all for your friendship. Next year we will not see you in tho halls or bo with you in class, but we will always remember you. our friends of 1976. Good Luck Class Of Best Wishes In The Future Class of 1976 PREMIX INC. Harmond Road North Kingsville Bernie Zars Res. Ph. 964-3880 Ashtabula. Ohio Congratulations Class of 1976 This is the First Day for the Rest of Your Life. Use it Wisely! Complete Line of Non-Cancelable Disability Income And Portfolio of Life Insurance Products. PAUL REVERE COMPANIES Worcostor. Mass. 01608 29S Happy Bicentennial and Best Wishes to the Class of 1976 'musically yours ASHTABULA HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS 296 Elaine Hanel 1 I Y Jeanne Christy J Joe Martello Mary Jo Robinson Dave Koschi Pat Fitzer THE 1976 DART YEARBOOK Would Like To Pay A Special Tribute To Its Senior Staff Members, Without Whom Much Of Our Success And Fun Would Not Have Been Possible 897 Patrons MRS. ARTMAN B. J. BAKER BICYCLE SALES U. S. AIRFORCE REP. WELTON ARCO SERVICE J. W. PAINT THE KALLAY FAMILY BROCKWAY FURNITURE MR. CRANE MR. BARNUM MR. BENSON MR. KNOTT THOMAS KURNOVA MR. MRS. DISMUKE , FAMILY MRS. ELEANOR FITZER BETTY DIXON CANDY SHOP MR. BILLY HAROLD LILLIE MR DAVE LUCE FORSYTES MR. GENE GEPHART MR. J. BILLY MR. CARR MR. MAPES MISS MELARAGNO GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME HAGUE HAGUE ATTY. AT LAW MRS. CASADY MRS. CLEMENS MR. MRS. F. MONTANARO MR. MORANO MR. MRS. M. J. HOWE JACK'S AUTOMARINE MISS COLUCCI MR. MRS. R. DePETRIS MRS. MOSELEY OVERHEAD DOOR CO. JOHNNY’S VARIETY MR. MRS. WALTER JOHNSON MRS. DeVASSIE MR DEWEIN MR. MRS. D. PAULCHEL JOSEPH PEDRO . FAMILY MR. MRS. OTTO G. KLEIN LIBRARY CLUB MR. MRS. WESLEY EASTMAN A.H.S. F.T.A. PLAZA PIZZA MR. MRS. WILLIAM POOLE DAMON LISTER MANDRAKE ADVERTISING MR. HALE JACK LUANNE HALE MR. PUCHAN MR. MRS. JOHN RANTA MR. MARTINEZ PLASTICOLORS INC. MRS. HEDBERG MRS. HEWITT MR SPROLES STAN TAYLOR BARBERSHOP RIVIERA STEAK HOUSE MR. MRS. JACK RUMORA MR. HOLMAN MR HORWOOD WEATHER SEALCO OF ASHTABULA MR MRS. W. J. WEBB MR. MRS. JOSEPH H. SALVATO SENIOR MENS CLUB UNCLE HUBIE MR HURST MR. HUGH WILLIAMS MR. DELEONE STAMBAUGH THOMPSONS THOMAS FENCE WIRE CO. EDWARD J. JAMES. O.D. JUDY'S HAIR FASHIONS 298 Farmers National Bank Trust Company A Full Service Bank With 8 Convenient Offices • 4641 Main Ave. Ashtabula • State Road North of Rt. 20. Ashtabula • 50 East. Geneva • 22 East Jefferson. Jefferson • 607 Lake. Ashtabula • 58 S. Maple. Orwell • Saybrook Plaza. Ashtabula • Main. Connoaut The Northeastern Ohio National Bank “Ready When You Are A Full Service Bank Including Complete Trust Department • Geneva OFC...........................21 S. Broadway. Geneva 466-1126 • Colonial OFC ................................E. Main. Geneva 466-1126 • Main Ave. OFC.....................4366 Main Avo., Ashtabula 998-5191 • Lake Ave OFC .....................2323 Lake Ave.. Ashtabula 998-5191 • Saybrook OFC ........................ 4861 North Ridge West 998-5191 • West Side OFC.........................1140 Prospect. Ashtabula 998-5191 • Jefferson OFC........................36 W. Jefferson. Jefferson 576-2015 • Rock Creek OFC.........................Main Av.t Rock Creek 563-3321 • Connoaut OFC ............................328 Main. Conneaut 593-1145 299 Patrons Acme Scrap Iron Metal Co. 110 State Road Ashtabula. Ohio Allied Sales 1129 Prospect Road Ashtabula. Ohio Animals Anonymous 440 Plymouth Ridge Road 997-7231 Anita’s Pizza 1708 West 13th Ashtabula. Ohio Anthony’s Hair Styles 3609 State Road Ashtabula. Ohio B. L. G. Boiler Works Co. Inc. 2322 State Road Ashtabula. Ohio Bunker Hill Veterinary Hospital 7329 Austinburg Hoad Ashtabula. Ohio Carpet Mart 4628 Main Avenue Ashtabula. Ohio Credit Bureau of Ashtabula 211 Park Avenue Ashtabula. Ohio Detrex Chemical Industries Chemicals Division P.O. Box 623 Ashtabula. Ohio Dr. F. L. Dong 1813 West Prospect Ashtabula. Ohio Dragon Brothers Home Decorating 3919 Jefferson Road Ashtabula. Ohio El Grande Steak House Prospect Avenue Ashtabula. Ohio Felix Pizza 1625 West Propsect Road Ashtabula. Ohio Garfield Restaurant 4110 Park Avenue Ashtabula. Ohio Gary’s Designer Of Hair 809 Lake Avenue Ashtabula. Ohio Globe Bell 4616 Main Avenue Ashtabula. Ohio Harley Davidson Suzuki Sales 3821 South Ridge East Ashtabula. Ohio Jack Wilson’s Music Land Laybrook Plaza Ashtabula. Ohio J. H. Jewelry 4613 Main Avenue Ashtabula. Ohio 300 Patrons Kenny Kings 311 North Ridge East Ashtabula. Ohio Robertson Builders 6248 Sanborn Road Ashtabula. Ohio Dr. I. W. Kim Schaffer Son Clothes 1914 West Prospect Ashtabula. Ohio 4644 Main Avenue Ashtabula. Ohio Dr. Sal Mendoza 1914 West Prospect Ashtabula. Ohio Stan’s Delicatessen 4603 Main Avenue Ashtabula. Ohio Nassief Interiors 1636 East Prospect Ashtabula. Ohio Stegkamper Motors 4332 Main Avenue Ashtabula. Ohio New Century Foods Swallows on the Freeway 4128 Main Avenue Ashtabula. Ohio Rt. 45 90 Austinburg. Ohio Park News T. W. Truesdell Trucking 4908 Main Avenue Ashtabula. Ohio 4611 South Ridge West Ashtabula. Ohio Peterko Insurance Agency Valu King 355 Prospect Ashtabula. Ohio 3949 Jofforson Road Ashtabula. Ohio Precision Piping Company 1119 Lake Avenue Ashtabula. Ohio Mr. Ronald W. Vettel 243 Reig Avenue Connoaut. Ohio Ray Roofing Company Western Reserve 305 State Road Ashtabula. Ohio Telephone Co. Ridgeway Precision Machinery 4614 Park Avenue Ashtabula. Ohio 2140 Aotna Rd. Ashtabula. Ohio If there was something you didn't like about this year’s Dart, it's our fault. Much hard work went into this book, however, and much satisfaction with the efforts was the result. Frantic faces, the clatter of typewriter keys, pictures and papers scattered everywhere- this was a typical scene in Room 5 when yearbook staff members were working to meet a deadline. The goals we set for ourselves were high; however, we accomplished all of them. We decided to have tho yearbook published in May. and we met every deadline to do this. We sold our goal of 550 subscriptions, and then sold more. By selling close to one hundred ads. wo wore able to have more pages than in previous yearbooks. Although it took much work and dedication to be on the staff, the members felt that it was worthwhile. The self satisfaction of having an improved yearbook was a feeling of many members. They were able to become closer friends and learned what it was to work under pressure. The staff was glad to be able to leave a lasting momento of their accomplishments. Mr. Llptack and Miss Martollo aro oo-advisors. Members work to moot thoir doadline. Cathie Kornich and Marcia Hyde pick out pictures. 308 FIRST ROW: Elaine Hanel. Liz Anderson. Marcia Hyde. Denlae Hodge . Joe Martello. Lori Hakkaralnen. Michelle Artman. Pat Fitzer. Jed Rumora. LEFT SIDE TO RIGHT SIDE: Lee Schultz. Lisa Montanaro. Cathie Kernich. Tony Chapman. Mary Jo Robinson. Leno Risong. Tom Sarff. Jeanne Christy. IN THE TREE: Katri Arcaro. Greg Skufca. Cathy Burns. Jeff Kallay. David Koschik. Tony Chapman focuses the camera. m WALSWORTH V1.rr.he M. 303 complete devi Business Manager-Assistant Business, M nager- Moving Through Time and Space.' Volume 68 of the Ashtabula High School yearbook, was published by Walsworth Publishing Co.. Marceline. Missouri. The cover was designed by Deniso Hodges and is of linen material. The book consists of 304 pages printed in standard pound matte finish. The layout design was modular and the graphics varied throughout the book. Mr. Pete Prentner served as publications consultant for Walsworth Publishing Co. The Dart yearbook staff would like to give special thanks to Bob Smit Taylor Studio. He offered assistance and co-operatioi in meet our deadlines. We would also like to gi thanks to co-advisors. Mist Mart Mr. Liptack. Without |heir Photographers- Artist- Typist- Catherine Kernich Marcia Hyde Greg Skufca ‘Lori HakktOainen DaQ‘ Koschik Liz Anderson Lisa Montanaro Joe Martello Jeanne Christy Mary Jo Robinson Liz Peterka Pat Fitzer Lcne Riseng Katri Arcaro Elaine Hanel Michelle Artman Cathy Burns Jeff Kallay Les Schultz Janet Salvato Barb Purtilo Jed Rumora Tony Chapman Tom Sarff Bill Steen Phil Ducro Nick Pykus Denise Hodges Cindy Poole