Bedford High School - Epic Yearbook (Bedford, OH)

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After conducting a student poll on class rings and their values, most reacted to the question. What does your class ring mean to you?” as did Junior Barb Romanowskl, who stated. “My class ring is a BALANCE. Weighing two class rings. Joe Pruchnicki measures their monetary value The original price of the 10 karat gold purchased In 1962 and 12 karat gold purchased In 1961 were $19 each The exchange value of 10k was $35 while the 12k was $50 Class Rings Provide Keepsake for Students symbol of youth and good times at BHS. But what will people do with their rings after high school? Many take them to speculators, such as Joe Pruchnicki, in exchange for money. From August 8-10, Pruchnicki. a speculator for the American Gold and Silver Ex- change. rented a room at the Holiday Inn on Rockside Road. He purchased gold and silver rings at $26.60 per gram. Most of the rings were class rings! Ken Spevak. a 79 graduate of BHS bought his gold ring for $100, “Today, the same ring would sell for $250.” However. Mr. Pruchnicki stated. Even though the over the counter value of the ring may be dou- bled. you’ll only receive a per- centage of the current daily price anyway.” Senior Maria Weaver received her ring from her parents as a Christmas present. tioned In the lobby at the main er tfance of Bedford High Mr Meehan was the representative for Josten's. Becky Dashko 10 Tracy Tokarclk 9 Karen Tomaselli 10 Paul Tomondy 9 Diane Trefny 9 Rick Trefny 11 Bill Trevethan 11 Albert Trevethan 9 Shari Trlvlsonno 9 Chris Tufts 9 Greg Tufts 11 Scott Tuma 10 Brenda Turner 9 Darrin Turner 9 Jackie Turner 10 Marshall Turner 9 Scot Turner 9 Cherle Turpin 9 Doreen Tyminskl 9 Renee Tymlnsky 10 Sandy Tyson 10 Joe Udlvch 10 Mike Valenti 10 Robert Valentino 9 136— Tokarcik

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Gregory Tench 11 Poul Tertawky 9 Davkj Terri 9 Edward Thiel 9 Denise T hie man 9 John Thomas 10 Poul Thomas 11 Bobby Thompson 10 David Thompson 9 Lisa Thompson 11 Tina Thompson 11 Dion Tiggot 9 Jim THisky Doug THden 10 David TWard 10 Sue Timm 10 Kim TIndell 9 John Tippen 9 Trocy Toaz 11 Wendy Todd 10 RACING. In June of 1980, Sopho more Dale Deuble takes a jump on the course at Melvern Raceway near Canton. Ohio His motorcross bike is a 125cc Yahama converted into a lOOcc A motorcross event consists of two 40minute races In the last qualifying race for the 1900 National Amateur Motorcross Championship, Dale Deuble was hit from the side by another cyclist. Even though he was Injured. Deuble still managed to get back on Injury prevents Deuble from Racing his bike and finish the course. Having placed sixth In that event. Dale learned that he had scored enough points to qualify for the Nationals. He couldn’t go. however, be cause his leg was broken. After each race, the Motorcross bike must be tom apart and rebuilt. Pistons and rings must be replaced. Dale's brother John, a certified motor- cycle mechanic, served as Dale's “pit crew”. For his first two years of rac Ing, Deuble sponsored himself with summer jobs and paper routes. In 1981, he was backed by a motorcycle shop owner. According to Dale's fa ther, “He'll get further backing as he gains experience.” OFFICERS 11. Marie Natali—prest dent. Mane Mackris—treasurer —135 Todd

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Matt Vales 10 Kim Vanek 10 Kathy Varga 10 Chris Varhckck 9 Quinton Vauders 10 Jeff Vernatter 9 Debbie Veverka 10 Maryllynn VWanvera 11 Linda Vince 9 Kelly Vinson 11 Sue Vokral 9 Tom Vondrat 11 John Wajda 11 John Walchok 11 Jomes Waldron 10 Jim Water 11 David Walker 9 Kelly Walker 11 Ken Walker 11 Robert Wolker Stephanie Ward 11 Cathy Wardlow 11 Tim Wardlow 9 Steve Washington 9 James Washtock 11 Gary Watts 10 Edwin Weak land 9 Jackie Weak land 9 James Webb 9 Rhonda Welland 10 Dave Werner 9 James Werner 11 Cora Wesley 9 Julie Wesley 9 Patti Wesley 10 Mike Wheatly 9 Patty Wheatley 11 Jill White 9 Tammy White 9 Tina White 11 Virginia White 10 Ricky White 11 Cheryl Wiatrowski 9 Cheryl Wick 10 Aaron Williams 9 Dennis Williams 10 Keith Williams 10 Pamela Williams 10 Robert Williams 10 Deborah Willis 10 Laurie Wills 9 Patricia Wilms 10 Kim Wilson 11 James Winkler 11 Kevin Witner 9 Rick Wohlgemuth 9 Laura Wolenski 11 Jomes Wolfe 11 Leah Wolfe 11 Kathy Wood 11 Gary Woodard 10 Poui Woodard 10 Vincent Woomer 10 James Wright 11 Lavonne Wright 10 Michele Wright 11 Cathy Yarbrough 9 Sue Zaharewicz 11 Stacy Zahler 10 Mark Zarlino 10 Chris Zawacki 9 Mark Zelin 11 Denise Senone 9 Jean Zepp 11 Mikael Zivny 9 Richard Zivny 11 Larry Zolata 11 Laura Zolata 10 Lisa Zsednay 11 Rodger Zwtck 9 Zwick- - 137