Bedford High School - Epic Yearbook (Bedford, OH)

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students' names (not their activt ties) appeared on ballots. I Since a problem arose in the past with students listing clubs in which they hadn't been active, the 52 applicants needed the advisors’ signatures to confirm their participation. After conduct Ing a random spot check , senior advisors Holloway and Fudge found no problems with forgery.” Teachers also voted for ‘81 candidates Weglicki said, Since the faculty adds 130 votes, they have a dominant impact on the results. The Class of '81 is the most representative in years. Semi Fame fm I enjoy both dancing and ac counting. They are a challenge and I would learn more new and Interesting things as I'd get deeo er into the career, according to Wendy Baker. I have been danc ing lor five years now and I would love to keep in shape and maybe dance on Broadway. Wendy, who placed fourth in the Regional Accounting Contest in 1980, served as president of the junior accounting class (OEA). Wendy cheered for football and basketball during all three years at BHS. Attending OSU after graduation is one of Mike Belsito's plans for the future, I am majoring in ac- counting then I will possibly get into law,” he said. While at BHS, Mike participated in football for three seasons. Student Senate. Junior and Senior Class Advisory Boards, Ski Club, Spanish Club, Pride Committee, baseball, ACappella Choir and Madrigal. Throughout the school year, Mike was employed by Excutlve Cater ers as a chef and truck driver. In 1980, Mike was Master of Cere- monies for the Prom and was a Homecoming escort. Joseph Banister Sylvia Banks Rtchord Barnes Martin Baschko Ronald 8ate Frank Battaglia John Baughman Jacqueline Bechke Sandy Bell April Beller Micheal Belsito Cindy Berry Suevlndd Bheemaswarroop Barbara Bleleck! Brian Biellnski Bielinski—Seniors----- 139

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Greg Adamson Bryan Ahrens James Akerley Usa Akers Christopher Amity Susan Anderson Robert Andrus Brian Applegate Karen Arters Todd Assad Theresa Astalos Michelle Aughinbaugh James Bachstein Wendy Baker Lisa Balanchuk In 1958, the BHS yearbook pub lished Senior Hall of Fame candF dates for the first time. The four qualifications nominees should posess were: “Character, leader ship, contributions to the class and scholastic ability. Students were nominated on that basis by “teachers from the flfferent course areas . In an attempt to go back to the “original con cepts of Hall of Fame, and make It less of a popularity contest.” according to yearbook advisor Frank Weglickl, teachers were again permitted to recommend seniors. In this case, the five club and organization requirement was waived. In addition, only the Hall of 138 ----Seniors—Adamson

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Music Tastes Vary at BHS I’d rather listen to records than the radio because I can hear all the sonos I like without D.J.s and commercials in between,” stated Laura Pachnowski. Mike Romito, however, listens to the radio “be cause I can hear a variety of songs.” Sophomore Amy Jorgensen remarked. ”1 can’t afford to buy a record every time I hear a song I like.” Music taste varies greatly among the 1900 students at BHS. John Baughman and Doug Kamerer. who rate The Doors as their favorite group, trade tapes with each other. Between us, we have all The Doors tapes,” according to John. When Lori Hackbart is home, she lis- tens to Barry Manilow. John Denver and barbershop quartet recordings. Mike Romito became interested in country-western before Urban Cow boy boosted C W popularity. LEADERS. The senior officers lor the class of 1981 were Usha Depp-vicepresident. Mi chele Marestvsecretary. CraiQ Kotelespresi dent and Susanna Brucotreasurer PUT-ON. Decorating the English Office win dow is a record of Slim Whitman I think the Slim Whitman hype was stupid! It's amazing that ogents can take anybody who can t sing, and with publicity, make a million dot iars. commented Loura Pachnowski. Christine Biss Kenneth Block Michael Bogacki Robin Boggs 140 ----Seniors—Biss