Bellmont High School - Legend Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1974 volume:

3 1833 01827 3646 GC 977.202 D35LE, 1974 :tMW iH!WBiB miiHClil3m8;i!rii n-3H i|M ' N ' i! ;- r! % (1) Three snow storms blanketed Decatur in December and January closing school for five days. A record break- ing 1 3.7 inches of snow was dumped on the county in one day, the most since 1 91 5. Jeannie Girard and Terry Colter romp in the freshly fallen snow shortly after an unex- pected early dismissal for Christmas. C2; Capturing their first sectional crown since 1971 , Bell- mont this year claimed its second championship. Students get a day off from school to parade through town for a vic- tory celebration. (3) Pat Briede wrestling at 1 32 pounds and David O ' Campo at 11 2 pounds won individual titles in the regional tourney at F.W. North Side High School February 1 6. The first regional title for a Bellmonter was in 1 969. Pat and Peachy get an enthusiastic send-off to Southport High School in Indianapolis for the state wrestling match. (4) Disaster struck April 3 when a series of twisters, the worst in nine years, hit Adams County. The sheriff ' s report, excluding Decatur, of damage done to the county amounted to $748,000. School was not in session at dam- aged Bellmont High School for two days while teachers, students, and other personnel cleaned up the debris. (5) Mr. Al Harants, Mrs. Jan Heimann, Daye DeLong, and Athena Price are astonished by the synchronized move- ment they are to copy from Chuck Bisset as he explained about his fictitious story to Europe. Holding the micro- phone so the other five can be heard is bewildered Paul Schulti. (6) Really swingin ' to the tune of Rock Around the Clock ' ' are part of the cast members of the annual Pops Concert as they bring out the past and present. . ' ■ ' msi. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Yearly Routine 1 -89 The Beginning 1 The Story 1 Credentials 90-200 ' Us. . . 90 The Community 1 66 The End 195 1974 Legend Vol. VII Published by: Communications Center Gellrng together (1) School gets kinda ' boring, and the assem- blies break up the monotony of the day — Linda Andrews (2) I thought the trip to Washington D.C. was fun, but there was too much to see in only one 6ay Sharee Davis (3) I think having floats is more than for a showing of decorations; it ' s getting along with others and understanding other peoples ' thoughts and opinions— Sa y6L c cner ( 49 Everybody likes to be in style: but yet be ■ different; I like to be in fashion, so !■ dress in what the style is— Laur e De .ong ' (5)There has to be a mutual feeling toward each ' other in a group, and when you get together you have a good time— -Er c Riesen new Idess .% . i liked the, sock hop because we had to dre ' SW|3 up, and It made.mefeel ' (il i I was right there in theSQ ' sv I felt kinda ' caretr-eetike U : they vyere back then— Dot Eichhom i I think it would befuntOyi be an exchange student,;:.;! but I would be afraid of nol beingable tocommuntcafe, because of the different ■ language and learning to adjust to new surroundings — Cindy Kiess M. J ' C?) Taking his turn snipping the victory net, Ron petting savors the, climax of hard work and past defeats lopl irig forward to games unplayed., (2) Ecstacy mingled with tears registers with Rhonda Miller as she shakily accepts the crown mandated to her at the Silver Arrow Coronation. (3) On the brink • of; physical exhaustion and ■drenched from ah icy late autumn downpour, Band director Mr. Larry Shaffer hearS:Completion of his course around ' the school: He promised, tfie Band he .would run five miles if they didn ' t place in the top 15 at Ball State Band Day. :.. : ,(■4 Pursued by Heritage Patriots, Jeff Luginbill scrambles for yardage.,: (5) Mrs. Jane Schauss illustrates to Joan Langston and: Jackie Fawbush the essence of striving to perfect, each achievement finding hope in a greater beyond: ■ Living in asHeltered wbrld wilVyield mediocrity; there ' s a Jonathon Livingston Sea- gull in each of us, struggling for knowledge. ' ; ; - 7, Two.sharing, losing themselves in each other discover the meaning of love where all problems seem illusory. : Dave Meyers and Kathy McDonald find their escape on a . crisp autumn afternoon 2. Laurie and Heather Hebble cherish the comradship of rider and mount. In their mutual bond where neither IS master or mastered, they share the freedom to ride away from the confines of space and time: 3. Shying away from the callousness of the crowd, Nancy ' ' Niblick finally finds solace as she struggles with everyday problems. 4. Feel the wind gently whipping across the face while caressing and playfully toying with long flowing hair. There will be time to deal with aching muscles (Think how much gas I ' m saving!) tomorrow. Today Decatur ' s new • bicycle route calls Rhonda Miller, Shelley Roth, Cyndy Bleeke, Lynn Callow, and BiHy Jo Callow to delight in a resplendent autumn retreat. iR! i! ' ?rii ' ■I ' Btai I i % i ' fXf ' M} :-. ' ; ■ f ;.« !« d ' ■ nffe:: W- ESCAPE With such a busy world it ' s always nice to be able to sit down with my stereo on and relax. I need time to organize my thoughts, to think of my future, and also my past. Deb Sprunger, senior I like to read because I like to get wrapped up in a story — sort of an escape and being exposed to new ideaS; 1 iike to write just for the heckof it; I guess I always feel better after I have written down my ideas, . :• — Wendy Schrock, senior When I get rtiad I take off on rhy bike and it helps to relieve my tensions. : —Karen Darling, senior iriike to play the organ, especially when I ' m mad, I ' ll take out my frustrations on if and play fOf atong time. , . : —Ruth Miller, junior Yhe f iory ' ti ' JISf, |f¥ W il v - ' m =5 v. 1 Bj jp wStk 11 M ' To win an overtime game . . . was very satisfying ' --- Ha rants Posting a .500 season, the Braves ended with two wins over Bluffton. The Braves beat Bluffton during the regular season with Jay Arnold, senior fullback, scoring a touchdown in the first overtime in the school ' s history on a six yard run. In the NEIC playoffs, the gridders beat the Tigers once more when Arnold was again the star as he rushed for 1 94 yards. Concordia tri- umphed over BHS county rival South Adams for the NEIC championship. Luke Leitz, junior place kicker, and Mike Hoopingarner, junior defensive back, were named to the NEIC elite. Leitz was named to the all-conference squad while Hoopingarner was named to the second team. Tim Brazill, junior halfback, was the leading scorer for the Braves and the county. The junior varsity squad posted a 3-2-1 season while the freshmen recorded a .500 season with a record of 3-3. Far top: Jon Fett, freshman, strives for a first down around end. Far middle: Jeff Luginbill confronts an Adams Central opponent wfiiie trying to pick up yardage. Left: Luke Leitz, all conference place kicker, begins the New Haven game with a long boot. Far left: Playing the game in spirit, Coach A! Harants and Assistant Coach Dennis Hays watch the actions of their team as they battle the DeKalb Barons. Left: Releasing a pass for a downfield receiver is Kim Schamerloh, senior quar- terback, as tvlike Seitz and Jay Arnold give necessary blocks. Above: Tim Brazil!, junior halfback, tries to find daylight for a long gain. 13 Below: As part of her exploratory teaching experience, Mary Rhynard, junior, tutors Bill Voirol, freshman Right: Working on their basic patterns before making their garments are Susan Knape and Jenny Hitchcock, juniors. Below left: Opening another box of dark blue hats are Jay I ' j Shelton, freshman Mr Larry Shaffer Band director and Jim Hamrick, freshman Arrival was late due to a company strike Below right: Deb Harrison senior warms up for timings in calculating machines, a new business course 14 Emphasizing exploratory teaching with in-ciass experi- ence, the FTA started the year with tive participants. Mr. Larry Ritter, sponsor, explained. Members should know y ihat it ' s like to be in front of a group. ' Early in the school year, 16 new sewing machines were added to the home economics department, and enrollment in this department called tor add- ing another tull-time taculty member bringing that number to three. Another tirst was boys taking advanced toods. Also this fall, geology classes went to the Bluffton Stone quarry to see fossils, layers of rocks, and to examine the con- dition of the rocks. Left: Using a gram scale, Bill V emhoff and Terry Fuelling, seniors, show how a single force is resolved into component forces. Above: Laurie Freeby, senior finishes her Sonny and Cher plates in fashion design class. 15 ' ' - Winning the county and placing third in the bi-county meets highlighted the long cross- country season. Head coach Gary Busse led his squad to a somewhat disappointing sea- son with a 6-8 record. Following a slow start, the Braves then placed sixth in the conter- ence meet and eighteenth in the state meet. Letterman Tim Grote stated, ' The conflict in getting a new coacli was tiie reason for our slow start. ' Doug Bieberich, a member of the 500 mile club for the past two years, said, Placing sixth in the conference was done without any seniors. That shows the experience for next year. Above: Senior Mark Roeder, having almost finished the long two and half mile course, spots the finish line. Top right: Grouping together on a turn is sophomore Paul Shaffer and junior Joe Gerber. Right: Concentrating through Bellmont ' s cross country course is first year runner Jim Engle, freshman. 16 .Ifcv,! Left: Around the pond. Bellmont runners find a good time to advance over Southern Wells. Below: Emerging through the woods is Doug Bieberich and Tim Grote, juniors. ■ -i- ■ V .: ■ ' ■ ' K 1 ' A,i • % • ' ya •trita? . ' ' . . ' ' ' . r f,. r .: :. 5« si - • Organizational activities hit its peak tinis tall with the arrival of new Band uniforms. Delay of shipment resulted from not knowing the number of incoming freshmen and because they were custom fit. ' New uniforms don ' t win contests; it ' s tlie people in til em tiiat do, ' said Mr. Larry Shaffer, Band director. How- ever, the Band ' s spirit was affected by the new uniforms. Other clubs were also busy sponsoring car washes, having sales, and initiating new mem- bers. The Pep Club had a new look this year as they sported navy blue sweaters and red jumpsuits. Above: Studying her pattern, Nancy Kunkel, sophomore, pre- pares to finish cutting out her Pep Club outfit Top right: Juniors Deb Abbott and Cindy Teeple, Sunshine Society members, serve food to guests at the FCA-Key 73 banquet November 2 in the Commons. The keynote speaker for the evening was Bart Starr. Right: Checking off their lists, French Club members Janet Shoup, Ann Gaffer, and Deb Shook, seniors, select cartons of milk for Thanksgiving baskets to be given to Decatur ' s indi- gent people. . w4 -- ' ■. 1 . ' ir « ' f. 5 Top: Debuting in their new jumpsuits, the Pep Blocl pertorms a chant. Left: After the long awaited, custom fitted Band uniforms arrived, Judy Hamrick and Any Brune, seniors, carefully examine them. The Band sponsored a carnival and sold candy to raise money for the new out- fits. Above: Bart Starr, former Green Bay quar- terback and featured speaker for the FCA- Key 73 banquet, elaborates on the mean- ing of true leadership. 19 First year coach Mark Young led his team to a 7-5 season. With six strong lettermen returning next year, the tennis program should be powerful and post a winning season. Pacing the retur- nees will be Scot Odie, a three year veteran, who has the job of replacing senior captain Colin Johnson. First year letterman Tom Hoopingarner stated, ' With our experience we are sure to be in the running for sectional and conference titles. ' 20 Far left: Scott Odie, junior, shows follow- through against South Adams. Lett: Keeping your eyes on the ball is very Important In tennis; junior Chris Marbach does just that. Below: Volleying before the South Adams match is junior Scott OdIe. Far left: In good position to return his opponent ' s serve is senior Colin Johnson. Left: Regaining his balance after a power- ful serve is junior Chris Marbach. 21 Below: German Club members Barb Schueler, Ken Thieme, Brenda Roop, juniors, wrap Christmas gifts for the Adams County Mental Health Association at their November meeting. Right: Preparing the Halloween treats, Joyce Payer and Peggy Hendricks, sophomores, count the faculty favors. Bottom: Aiming their 22 caliber rifles, Mary Lindahl and Bill Wemhoff, seniors, shoot for their targets. Whether the activity called tor making Halloween favors for teachers, or hosting a rifle match, organizations combined know-how and talent to fulfill their objectives. Though they had no initiation, Sunshine Society members spread cheer to the faculty by creating monthly favors. They made the treats because, It fills their day with sunshine said Judy Hamrick, senior, soci- ety president. Junior Classical League raked leaves and sold pens and paper. The Speech Team hosted a meet December 2. Left: The table had been cleared in the great hall of the ancients . . . . stresses Kathy Knudsen, senior, as she practices her oratorical interpretation of Robert Lib- bot ' s Why? for the upcoming New Haven speech meet. Above: While Greg Mankey, senior, clears the cooked hot dogs off the grill at the Ger- man Club picnic, Doug Bieberich, junior, reaches for replacements. 23 Brave Generation performed November 5 for the joint FCA-Key 73 banquet and for the Presbyterian Church dedication of the Chris- tian Educational Unit. National Honor Society members served as Open House guides while German Club wrap- ped Christmas gifts for the Mental Health Association. ' We ' re revising our constitution because it doesn ' t fit our needs, ' stated German Club president Amy Brune, senior. Fourth year students determined the revi- sions and initiated a scrapbook to be com- piled by each program committee. Seven jour- nalists were admitted into Quill and Scroll November 20. Above: A little more to the right. You ' ve almost got it, cheer Tom Sheets and Greg Mankey, seniors, as Janet Shoup, sen- ior, fishes for the unexpected during a Science Club initiation service. 24 Left: 1st das nicht eine Schnitzelbank? sing German I students at the annual German Club Oktoberfest. Below: Belting out the lyrics to Elijah ' s Rock, Brave Generation performs for the FCA-Key 73 Bart Starr Banquet. ' The Badge ot Quill and Scroll . . . reads Mary Boltz, senior, as Karen Miller, senior, pins initiates Jo Anna Wade and Pat Kuhnle, seniors. For the past two years, the girls softball team posted a perfect record. Coach, Mrs. Barbara Baker, explained ' Eighteen skilled and versatile girls made our record perfect ' In winning 1 1 in a row, the Squaws aver- aged 12.8 runs a game while limiting their opponents to 4 6 Mrs Baker commented that Anita Wagner led in both hitting and runs scored In hits, she led with seven, and Lisa Isch followed with five Upper right: Janet Shoup, senior, backs off from a high and inside pitch. Above: Sprinting toward first base is Kris Smith, senior, as she snags a base hit in Hanna-Nuttman Park. Right: Ready to release the ball, Ruth Miller, lunior, eyes the plate. ■4 ' The volleyball team is showing promise. Both varsity and reserve vol- leyball teams favored the win column as the A-team squaws posted 9 wins and 7 losses, and the reserve claimed 5 wins and 3 losses. Betsy Hill, Bellmont ' s strong- est server, averaged tour points per game and was both an offensive and a defensive player. Betsy, a senior, was on the varsity roster for two years. Top Gathered around their coach, the vol- leyball team attentively listen to Coach Phyllis Hebble describe team strategy. Lett: A Bishop Luers center forward spikes the ball at Nan Kiess, junior, as Kathy Krauss. senior, watches helplessly. Above: Reserves Rose Schultz, junior, and Karen Scheumann, sophomore, combine efforts in power volleyball, after a set-up by Chris Hackman, freshman. 27 Above; Ron O ' Dell, senior, holds an automobile engine dis- tributor in the new auto mechanics class ottered to second year power and transportation students. The class session lasted two hours in the industrial arts auto lab, according to Mr. Larry Freeman. Above right: Basketball is the fall program of Ivtr. Larry Miller ' s fifth period physical education class. Mike Foreman, fresh- man. Bruce Bultemeier, sophomore, Greg Mankey, fresh- man, and Dan Gebhart, freshman, wait in expectancy of a basket. They also played flag football outside and wrestled. Right: Robin Watkins, Brenda Roop, Judy Cowans, Diane Serna, and Vicki Grant, juniors, were among the students in The Meaning of Love, taught by Mrs. Jane Schauss, Eng- lish chairman. Mini-courses do mean more work for the teachers, she said, with preparing for diversified classes. The English department went totally to mini-coui ses this year. To give the student inore choice in what courses he is taking and to allow the stu- dent to take according to his interests, was the purpose of the mini-courses. Principal Hubert Zerkel felt that the only thing that matters is how the students accept the new system. Along with the school going to mini-courses, and the English department to phasing, a two-hour auto mechanics class was offered to second year students. ' Most teachers like the mini-courses, ' stated Mrs. Jane Schauss, English chairman. We had been criticized for being repetitious in material, she concluded. • .J 28 Left: The girls and boys physical education students joined first semester for square dancing. During fifth period Tom Shoup, sophomore, dances with junior Karlene Johnson, as Dennis Porter, sophomore, awaits the time he will team up with Nan- ette Kortenber, senior. Top: Preparing to use a South Bend engine lathe in the metals lab, Dan Bleeke, fresh- man, turns on the machine. Above: Sergia Guereca, junior, adjusts the press to paper size to print student hand- book covers under the supervision of Ivlr. Galen MclVlichael. 29 Right: Seniors on their first flight to Washington D.C. October 23, get a look at the Capitol dome. Below: Miss Helen Haubold, Choir director, plays while Beth Schmoll, and Karen Scheumann, sophomores, sing for their second grade of the semester in cadet choir. Bottom Dale Franz, junior, cooks out in home economics lab. students witnessed quite an overhauling ot tine academic program as the social studies department offered 46 different mini-courses. Although the science depart- ment added only three mini- courses, Mr. Robert Shoe- maker, biology teacher, explained, 7 7 science you usually just scratch the surface in 9 weeks. ' Converting to 26 mini- courses was the fine art depart- ment with the exception of Band and Choir. Keeping their curriculum intact from last year, the busi- ness area added 14 nine week classes including basic key- board skills, contracts, and nsurance. Left. Greg Gaskill and Sue Snyder, seniors, work out problems on machines. Above: Maria Conrad, Karen Zander, and Cheryl Spangier, sophomores, work on an insect collection, a requirement of Biology. 31 ' Our third consecutive crowns, advancing two to ttie state . . . ' were our biggest feats. --- Kalver Bellmont added county foe Adams Central to their dual wrestling season this year. At the time of the match, the Fly- ing Jets were without a loss, and the Braves had suffered their only defeat of the year. The matmen of BHS stunned the Jets with a 48-1 2 setback. For the first time since 1969, the Braves sent a rep- resentative to the state meet at Southport High School of Indianapolis. Representing Decatur at the state tourney were Pat Briede, senior co- captain along with junior Vic Beer, and Dave O ' Campo, junior. Briede of the 135 weight class ended his season in the first round with a record of 22-3. O ' Campo, a 115 pound wrestler, also bowed out in the first heat finishing his record 19-3. Success of the team depends on the success of the person. According to Pat Briede, senior, God, hard work, and a lot of sweat and effort ... contributed to his success. A state finalist, Briede said, It was a great privilege to represent the Bell- mont wrestling team at the state tournament this year. 32 Far left: Dan Strickler, senior 180- pound grappler, wrestles to a tie with John O ' Roir- dan of Wayne, Ttie Braves won the match 34-16. Left: Vic Beer adds another victim to his pin list as he wrestles with Ned Schultz of DeKalb. Beer had the most pins of the year with 18, Below: Tim Zeser wrestles in the AC reserve tourney won by the Braves. PUf pPPWF Far bottom: Regional champion, Pat Briede, competes in the state tourney. Left: Heavyweight Dave DeLong scores a reversal on Roy Hill of Wayne. DeLong wrestled Hill again for the championship of the regional. DeLong lost both matches. Above: Rick Rambo, junior 128 pounder, tries desperately to escape the grasp of an opponent. Rambo completed the season with a record of 12-8. 33 Having reached their peak about tourney time, the Braves completely dominated the Bluffton Sectional to walk away with the treas- ured crown and ended the season with a 1 2- 12 record. First year coaches Mr. Gary Miller and Mr. John Gate commented they both had two goals for the year: winning sectional and a 500 season; both were achieved .. . Senior guard John Schauss was awarded a position on the all-conterence first team and Ron Getting, a senior forward, received hon- orable mention. Playing a very competitive schedule, Goach Gate and his reserve squad recorded the best season in the school ' s history, 13 wins and 7 losses. In fact, the new basketball program created winners of all Bellmont teams as the freshmen went 14-2 under the direction of first year coach Mr. Gary Busse. Top right: Keeping their eyes on the ball and their hands up, Bellmont is in their tough 2-3 zone defense against Logans- port. Above: Showing follow through is Andy Guise, freshman, against a strong Heritage team Right: In front of 8,000 fans, Ron Getting, senior, brings the ball up in the Regional against Logansport. -••HtiSlC-, 34 •H ,,., Top: First year coach Miller gives his team last minute instructions in a game against county rivals, South Adams. Left: Mike Hoopingarner, junior, intimi- dates his Heritage opponent. Above: Fast breaking, an important part of the game is perfected by sophomores Ron Miller and Ken Wendel of the B-team. Mrs. Phyllis Hebble, coach, said she respected this group of girls for their athletic abilities and that I ' m expecting even more next year. ' Two girls, Anita Wagner and Mary Braun, earned varsity letters for the third year in a row for their participation on the girls basketball team. Anita, center, averaged 15 points per game while Mary, who played guard, followed with an average of 12. The reserve team poste d a sub .500, with a record of two wins and three losses, while the varsity squaws topped with seven wins and three losses. Above: Kris Smith, senior, lets go with a two hand set shot stunning her Heritage opponents. Top right: Rose Schultz, Mary Braun, Anita Wagner, juniors, Tammy Baker, sophomore, and Linda Myers, junior, antici- pate an offensive rebound. Right: Anita Wagner, junior, and Syliva Ortiz, sophomore, ponder their next move after an opponent ' s rebound. 36 Left: Rose Rlckord, freshman, deftly shoots between Huntington players. Below: Tied up in Huntington traffic, Anna Leitz, freshman, fights for a rebound as Rose Rlckord, freshman, and Dort Siefring, sophomore, watch. Bottom left: Sylvia Ortiz, sophomore, rushes to help a teammate. Bottom: In a reserve game, Dort Siefring, sophomore, fires a one-hand jump shot. A bove: Nancy Kunkel, sophomore, takes careful airn for the bottle at the party for Mr. Ken Kauffman, Spanish teacher, IVIr. Kauffman left at the semester. Above right: Cleanliness is important in mechanics work, one point stressed by power and transportation teachers, is exercised by Tom Krueckeberg, junior. He uses the air hose to clean an engine block. Right: Because of shortages in low cost wood, woods and plastics students constructed only two barns and spent more time on small wood projects, according to Mr. Louis Hatke, teacher. Kevin Ripley, freshman, labors over a table. 38 When you first use a new system, it tal es time to evaluate it for its usefulness in your classes, said Mr. Robert Schei- dler, Latin teacher. For instance, Latin for Ameri- cans, a word study program including progress tests, was tried by Mr. Scheidler to relieve his work load, and because the textbook didn ' t have enough exercises. Tests are extensive, easier to grade ' added Mr. Scheidler. The German book tests are insufficient, but I incorporate some of their points in my tests, stated Mr. Dennis Gaerte, instructor. I feel that it is good for stu- dents to get used to departmen- tal tests, said Mr. Scheidler. In the tests, students are quizzed not only on the lan- guage, but also on the culture, he concluded. Top: Testing is always part of the end of semester activities. Cindy Freed, Mary Ann M e , and Terri Knittle, fresfimen, subject tfiemselves to testing by tvlr. Franl Well- man, math teacher Lett: Cheryl Price, freshman, tears out a departmental test during her Latin class. Mr. Robert Scheidler. Latin teacher, has switched totally to this new system. 39 At the beginning of the semester, Concert Choir learned new songs and dances for the Pop Concert that had as its theme Those Were the Days. Biology II classes set out by typing blood, making slides, and studying different gas exchange systems including the exchange of carbon dioxide for oxygen. In addition, some business classes became mini-courses, but speedwriting was offered for the entire semester. Said Mrs. Alena Brock, referring to notehand, Jou hear sounds better because you have to write them. ' Family living classes kicked off the semester by making pies, and Home Economics I classes by studying posture. Above: Warming up for the timings Is Deb Mickley the only junior in Shorthand II. Righi: Senior Deb Shook Betty Crocker Homemaker of the Year stirs pie filling in family living. 40 Left Putting the leaves in a spectropha- tometer are Doug Heckler and Greg Kit- son, juniors, as they find the absorbent for each wavelength Below: Annie Fullenkamp, junior, works on her latch hooked rug for rugmaking Bottom: Preparing for a Monday morning news quiz in state and local government Duane Schamerloh, senior, reads the Sat- urday Journal-Gazette. i ' THI. Jo Ilk . f n 41 Top: Valerie Painter, junior, concentrates on her routine. Top right: Nan Manl ey, junior, uses her bent leg balance. Above: Judy Spangler, junior, performs a single leg upright. Right: We ' re number one! Gymnasts Kendel Krueckeberg, Vickie Zeser, Kate DesJean, Nan Mankey, Janet Spangler, Nan Niblick, Nina Miller, and Valerie Painter look fonward to Regional after a solid sectional victory. 42 ' We encountered a lot of tough competition ttiis year, ' said Mrs, Barbara Baker. She went on to say, Two ot our meets were within two points; one ot them which we won against Peru. Bellmont optional gymnastics team tinished the year with an overall record of 7-2. They won the sectional and placed second in the regional. Juniors Nan Mankey and Val- erie Painter won honors. Nan was first in all-around free exer- cise and beam in the sectional; she then went on to be first in Free Exercise at the regional. The beginning compulsory team had 3 and 1 record. They also placed first in the sectional. Left; Jan Spiegel, senior, strives for good balance on the parallel bars. Above: Mrs. Barbara Baker, coach, Kendel Krueckeberg, and Vickie Zeser, freshmen, wait for their results. 43 Top: Performing at the Christmas program, the Band plays a selection entitled ' Great Songs of Christmas. ' Above: Secretly putting a gift in sophomore Deb Baumann ' s locker for Peanut Pal Week, Kim Stucky, senior, fulfills a duty as a Sunshine Society member. Everyday gifts were put into Sunshiner ' s lockers. Right: Competing at a Speech meet at DeKalb, Bobbie Bol- linger, senior, recites from Spoon River Anthology. 44 Organizational members became involved second semester by participating in their clubs ' activities. Involvement is the essence of fun. ' stated Laurie DeLong, senior. Tine Band played for wrestling matches, while the Speech Team traveled to competition throughout the area. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) met to plan for the May Retreat. The Sunshine Society sponsored a candy sale to finance a banquet in March. LeiX: Planning for the journalism banquet in April are Janis Watts and Jean Spangler, seniors. Quill and Scroll sponsors the ban- quet annually. Below: Completing the school song, the Cheerleaders attempt a mount. « | ' U ' i fc,„„„ Concentrating on special interests, clubs spent the winter nnonths raising money, hav- ing holiday parties and presenting programs to members and the student body. Concert Choir and Brave Generation com- bined with Cadet Choir to produce the annual Christmas program. Brave Generation placed first in the state NiSBOVA contest while solo- ists Mary Rhynard and Gary Reed, juniors, gained top honors, too. Getting a first at the NISBOVA contest was a shock because I had psyched myself up to get a second. ' Those long hours of practice really did pay off, ' said junior Mary Rhynard, Choir member. Cooperating with the Elks Lodge, Student Council selected two nominees each month for Youths of the Month. Those chosen from the county by a special Elks committee became candidates for the Youth of the Year contest in the spring. Above: Enjoying the goodies, Mr. Ken Kauffman, Spanish Club sponsor, cuts cake for Diane Serna, junior, and Virginia Schultz, sophomore, at his January farewell party. Mr. Kauff- man left teaching to become a carpet salesman. Right: Cleaning up after the all-you-can-eat Science Club fish and tenderloin fry, Bob Judge, senior, helps Mr, William Jour- nay, sponsor, tackle the dishes. The Club netted over $200 profit from ticket sales. . ' 46 Top: Trying to sell Deb Fox, sophomore, ticket to the Art Club dance, Jan Spiegel, senior, and Lucy Davis, sophomore, expound on Chevales ' new singer. Left: Mr. Dennis Hays, drafting teacher, helps senior Dale Ehlerding screen his Pep Block shirt- Above. Jeannie Selking, Student Council vice-president, tallies votes for Youth of the Month. 47 Right: Second year letterman Eric Mendez won his weight class to place first in the NEIC meet. Mendez compiled a 13 win, 2 loss record and has two more years to go. Below right: Victor Beer, junior along with placing first in NEIC also won the sectional and had a final record of 21 wins with only 2 losses. Below: Wrestling in the 1 55 weight class for the Braves was junior Harry Rumschlag. Rumschlag coming from a big wres- tling family was no surprise to place first from a big wrestling family was no surprise to place first in NEIC completion. Right: Junior heavyweight Dave DeLong posted a 20-win 4 loss record this season. Along with winning the NEIC, Dave placed first in Bellmont ' s Sectional. Above right: Dave O ' Campo, junior, became the second Bell- mont wrestler to go to the state meet. In addition to getting a first at the NEIC meet, Dave won Sectional and Regional and ended the year with a 1 9-2 record. Above: Senior Pat Briede with a conference title under his belt became the third wrestler to go to the Regional and advance to the state meet. Nine selected to l IEIC elite Bellmont High is a member in one of the premier conferences in the state of Indiana. Along with nine other schools in this area form together to make up the Northeastern Indiana Athletic Con- ference (NEIC). Bellmont found itself placing a large number of its athletes on all-confer- ence teams this year. Top: The coaches of the NEIC basketball teams selected senior John Schauss to the NEIC first team as a guard. Schauss also was named to the all-sectional team. Left: Junior Luke Leitz, was the only Brave to make the NEIC team in football this year. Leitz was selected as a place kicker. Above: Bellmont ace hurler Ron Puieet was named to the NEIC in his junior year with the young Braves. 49 Right: Ron Butcher and Jim Friedt, juniors, construct a canoe. We try to incorporate industrial metliods in class, stated Mr. Louis Hatke, woods and plastics teacher. Wooden gunnels were tried this year, also. Top: Mr. Galen McMichael, metals teacher, shows Marlin Scheumann, sophomore, Doug Singleton, senior, and Jeff Sheets, junior, the operating facts of the spot welder. 50 Above; Exercising the fundamentals of judo taught in their physical education class, Janna Bultemeier, senior, and Deb Irwin, junior, fight. Shortages in materials have hit even on our level. We are presently experiencing prob- lems in obtaining materials for reasonable prices, stated Mr. Louis Hatke, woods and plastics teacher. ' Canoe prices rising. ' The making of ' mini-barns ' was another project to suffer because of shortages. Only six classes will make the two barns, he noted. Left: Sean Reed, junior, Bill Macklin, sen- ior, Nancy Balliet, freshman, Harry Rum- schlag, junior, Les Baxter, senior, and George Womack, sophomore, try to throw Vic Rider, senior, off his train of thought in heckling speeches. Below: Students pause for a moment after decorating the French class room. Les Baxter, Deb Shook, Mary Lindahl, Deb Sprunger, Karen Darling, Pat Dishong, Janet Shoup, and Ann Gaffer, seniors, decorated the room. 51 It don ' t never pay to bluff a rattlesnake, said Opal Kronkie, portrayed by Mary Rhynard, to the honorable Mayor Hector Bissell, played by Paul Schultz. Opal, with the help of her friends, destroys the mayor ' s chances for re-election when she decides to run against him. The laugh-filled Opal Is A Diamond , directed by Miss Claryn Birk, was timely in its treatment of political values when compared to the Watergate controversy. After accidentally burning her petitions. Opal outs- marts the mayor by demanding her friends be re-ins- tated in their municipal jobs to keep an eye on the mayor, and Opal returns to the life of the common man. Right: Opal (Mary Rhynard) holds up Oscar, the dead chicken as Mayor Bissell (Paul Schultz) looks startled. Be ow: The mayor (Paul Schultz), his speech writer (Les Bax- ter), and his public relations advisor (y en6y Massoth) try to convince Opal (Mary Rhynard) to be a part of a television campaign for Bissell. Bottom: Opal (Mary Rhynard) and her friends (Vic Rider, Pam Brown, Joe Serna, Pat Briede, and Bill Macklin) are stunned when they tune in the television to watch Opal but discover instead that the mayor has used Opal to point out the effects of poverty in the city. •♦ SfV. ' ■ ' ■ ' } 52 Far left: Trying to fix the television set, Tony (Pat Briede) insists that he needs no help from his friends. Below: ■■fvladam (vlacadam East, Madam Macadam West, Madam Macadam North is best ' are the words for a gypsy secret, confides Rosie (Pam Brown) as she sprin- kles pickle juice on Opal (Mary Rhynard), Far left: Chuck (Bill Macklin) with friends (Vic Rider, Pam Brown, and Joe Serna) toast Opal as common man, crusader, and dog catcher . Left: If more husbands treated more wives like dogs, more wives would wag their tails for more husbands, expresses Opal in one of her soliloquys. Above: Embracing are Mayor Bissel ' s speech writer Bob Royce (Les Baxter) and his public relations adviser Mary Loden (Wendy Massoth). 53 Top: Steve Blocker and Jack Tussing, seniors, demonstrate a drill press at Siiinaberry ' s on the ICT program. Above: Repairing a transmission is ICT senior Dennis Becker at Decatur Truck and Tractor. ffigrtf; Working through the DE program, Bill Foreman, senior, hauls cartons at Val ' s In the afternoon. 54 MWP Going to school half a day and working the other half is part of the lives of DE, ICT, or COE students. ' The programs should have carry over for life -time jobs, ' explained Mr. Joseph Stanley, DE sponsor. The work-study programs are also designed to help students find jobs they will like and earn money while still in high school. Working in offices, factories, places of public service, banks, or department stores are the jobs carried out by the students on the vocational programs. Top. As a senior in DE, Athena Price posts ledgers at the First State Bank. Lett: Assisting Ruby Haughton with her sweater, DE student Jill Feasel, senior, ful- fills one of her many tasks at the Decatur Community Care Center, Above: One of senior Maria Artea ' s jobs at Decatur Bank Trust Company is to can- cel checks, Maria is employed there through the COE program. Top: Getting a good spring oft the board is Chris DesJean, junior one meter diver, who went undefeated. Top right: Finishing one half of his event is Ted Baker, sopho- more, in the meet against Shawnee, Above: Tom Maioney, junior, is finishing the 200 individual medley in the last home meet against Huntington. Right: Taking a breath before he submerges for a kick off the end of the pool is Tom Gaunt, senior. 56 Swimmers this year finislied with the tirst win- ning season in the history of the school. The tank- men swam in fourteen meets and finished with a record of eight wins and six losses. According to second year coach, Mark Young, ' The last two victories over Warsaw and Blackford proved to be the highlights. ' Coach Young continued, . . . The team became a unit working together to establish a goal — vic- tory and a winning season. Tom Sheets, senior co-captain, said he expected a winning season. In fact, I expected a better season than we had. The team had three senior co-captains: Tom Gaunt, Greg Mankey, and Sheets. Chris DesJean, junior one meter diver, fin- ished undefeated, and fell six points short of going to the state. Below: Making a turn in the breaststroke is Tom Maloney. Bottom: Greg Mankey, senior, prepares to begin the 1 00 yard backstroke. Sending three to the regional highlighted the track season this year. Jay Arnold, Randy Hower, seniors, and Steve Miller, junior, made the trip to the Fort Wayne Regional. In the regional, Arnold set a school record in the discus with a heave ot 134 feet 3y2 inches. Two other records were set during the season: Randy Hower in the long jump with 20 feet 4 inches, and Tim Grote with 2:04.1 minutes in the 880. The varsity under first year coach Lou Hatke finished with 5 wins and 6 losses. 7 feel the boys were too inconsistent tfiis year stated Hatke about the fortunes of the team. Assisting Hatke during the season were other head coaches Gary Miller and Mark Young. The reserves finished with a record of 6 wins and 2 losses. The cindermen fin- ished last in a field of ten in the conference meet. DeKalb won the title. Above: Sophomore Mike McConaha, finishes first in his heat in the Bi-County meet at Bellmont. Top right: Sean Reed, junior, finishes the 100 dash. Reed missed a chance at his second consecutive trip to the state meet because of an injury he sustained before the sectional. Middle right: Finishing just a fraction of a second behind a Bluffton opponent is Bob Lehrman, senior. Bottom right: With determination on his face, junior John Gar- ner concentrates on passing his opponents. ' . . JigjEISail Top: Senior captain Randy Hower makes his winning jump in the Bi-County meet. Hower also set a long jump record during the season. Left: Getting a quick start in his event is i-l i ' ii MttMiiiii Tim Brazill, junior. Above: After one lap in the 880, Tim Grote, junior, leads the pack. 59 Right: Judy Merriman, junior, hurls the shot put in readiness tor the Blackford sectional where she putted for 30 feet four and half inches. Below: Queet Pickford, sophomore, and Ruth Miller, junior, practice the softball throw. Bottom: Carol Bulhman, junior, concentrates on sprinting. W For the first time in Bellmont Inistory the girls track team had a woman coach. Five girls qualified for the Sectional at Blackford in which Barb Fuelling in the 80 yd. hurdles placed 6th, and Marlene Mesing in the 220 yd. dash finished 4th. Sarah Tieman in the 100 yd. dash, and Betsy Roop in the relays also represented Bellmont in the Sec- tional. The girls track team finished the season with 2 wins and 4 losses. Mrs. Julia Grogg said she felt the girls enjoyed the chance to compete as a team even though, Competition is more on an individual basis. ' _j : : ib j = -. Top: Looking ahead to the next hurdle, Sherlie Jamison and Barb Fuelling, sopho- mores, reach for a final spurt of energy. Left center: Sarah Tieman, sophomore, is ready at the starting block. Above: Becky Krauss, freshman, puts her best foot forward, in the long jump. Far left: Suspended in air Pat Boerger, freshman, leaps in the broad jump event. Lett: Up and away Barb Fuelling, sopho- more, strives to clear the bar. 61 Below: Sneakily casting a glance at the keys is Marlene Hart- mann, freshman, during typing I. Right: Reading and pinning is also part of sewing as Sue Wilder, freshman, finds in Home Ec Bottom: Peppi and Mr. Terry Smitley, deputy shenff, demon- strate the different ways a police dog is helpful. State and local government was a new nine week course required of all seniors. However, next year the course require- ment will be dropped. Mr. Ronald Bittner, social studies department head, explained that the seniors would not have to take this course next year because experience has taught him that academically oriented students would rather ' spend their time in a liarder class. ' Therefore, next year ' s seniors will simply elect two government mini-courses and two mini- courses from either sociology, psychology, or economics. New equipment helped enrich learning experiences. The fine arts department acquired a complete set of marching and concert drums plus an electric bass guitar and an electric rhythm guitar. Also, the busi- ness education department received 16 new IBM typewrit- ers. Above left: Practicing for the Pops Concert are Nate Butler, freshnnan, Dianne Blume, senior, Terri Knittle, freshman, and Lisa Mazelin, senior. Left: Learning to trim trees is Colin John- son, senior, in landscaping class. Above: Bob Lehrman, senior, observes as Mr. Thomas Torson. physics teacher, dem- onstrates velocity of sound. ' ll||teiiiiiiH . 63 To offer a wide range of girls sports so that my students will find some satisfaction, develop interest, and skills in the sports area is the purpose of the diversified physical edu- cation program, according to Mrs. Barbara Baker, teacher. ' More sports, more interest stated Mrs. Phyllis Hebble, physical education teacher. Some phase of most activities will carry over after school. Regardless of whether or not classroom activities are carried over, at least students have been exposed to numerous sports, Mrs. Baker said. Having tried flag football for the first time this year, Mrs. Hebble felt, I was impressed with the girls ' ability to play flag football. tf i W - - - - Far left: Mr. Robert Scheidler, Latin teacher, answers questions from freshmen Charlie Miller and Karen Mendez. Lett: Mrs. Barbara Baker ' s classes learned swimming techniques. Below: Denny Miller, senior, Dave O ' Campo, junior, and freshman Henry Johnson work on a mini-barn. Far left: Karen Irwin, sophomore, Patty Hunter, senior, Judy Cowens, Mary Braun, Deb Butler, juniors, Betsy Hill, senior, Mrs. Barbara Baker, teacher, and Nan Korten- ber, senior, look on as senior Teresa Fuell- ing readies for a forward flip. Left: Ginny Schultz and Annette Reifsteick, sophomores, disect a fishing worm in Mr. William Journey ' s Biology I class. A bove: Paul Rumschlag and Dave Bis- choff, juniors, were challenged to up-date sports for Brave Talk. 65 Playing to a standing room only crowd, the Band, Choir, Brave Generation, and Bravettes presented Those Were the Days featuring hit songs from the Roaring Twenties , Thrifty Thirties , Flirty Forties , Fabulous Fifties , Swinging Sixties , and Sounds of the Seventies . The annual Pops Concert was also the last to be directed by Miss Helen Haubold who announced her retirement this year and paid tribute to all the performers by pointing out that, ' The kids did a super job. ' Each year the concert combines the efforts of several departments. For instance, Eric Butler, junior, designed the set, and senior Mary Boltz drew the cover for the programs. The programs were printed by the journal- ism and printing classes. The home econom- ics department was in charge of costumes. Much of the lighting was handled by Sean Reed, junior. Lori Lobsiger, senior, did most of the choreography. Abo e: Mary Rhynard, junior, accompanied by Miss Helen Haubold sings a 1 930 ' s hit Summertime . Right. In true Andrews Sisters ' style, seniors Joan Langston, Deb Sprunger, Shelly Ross, and Lori Lobsiger end their rendi- tion of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy , 66 Far left: Bellmont High School ' s version of the Ti|uana Brass was m the form of sen- iors Bill Wemhoff and Boh Judge and Paul Rumschlag, junior. Left: The Roaring Twenties comes alive as Roxanne Gephart, sophomore, swings out on a dixieland band number. Below: Reminiscent ot vaudevillian days, the decades of music were displayed on an easel on stage before acts. However, an up-dated bunny (senior Karen Darling) changed the signs. Left: Pom-Pon girls Libby Kincaid, Nancy Kunkel, Brenda Hoffman, Cheryl Pollack, Virginia Briones, Pam Shaffer, Toni Mah- lan. Sue Gephart, and Donna Tuszynski perform Shaft . Above: Mr. Larry Shaffer, Band director, leads the Stage Band in Quincy and the Count . 67 Finishing the season with a mark of 15 wins and three losses, the golf team then advanced to the Regional. The Braves fired a 305 in the Sectional to tie with Marion for second position. Because the Giants had a better fifth man score, fvlarion gained the second place finish out of the field of 22 teams. Captain Luke Leitz and Jeff Sheets shot a 75 on the par 71 Bluffton course to tie for medalist for the Braves. Manchester replaced the Braves for the Sectional crown. The linksmen finished sixth in the conference. Concordia, by virtue of a fifth man score, was declared the NEIC champion. Bellmont took third in the Bi-County meet on a score- card error that cost the Braves that title. In the Lake Central invitational the Braves finished tenth out of some of the state ' s top twenty teams. ' Tying with l larion in tlie sectional and advancing to tfie Regional ' was the success of the team stated senior Rick Heim- ann. Heimann was one of only two seniors on the squad this season. The other was Pat Kuhnle who missed almost all of the season with a broken wrist. According to head coach Alan Kalver, Shooting 305 in the sectional was the biggest accomplishment. The reserve team finished with a record of 5-8. Above: Jeff Sheets, junior, chips to the 1 8th green at the Par- lor City County Club in Bluffton. Right: Junior captain, Luke Leitz, putts on the last hole of the sectional tournament. Leitz fired a 75 which helped tie the team for second spot. Leading the team in most times medal- ist was Luke with nine. Left: Steve Rumple, sophomore, hits his second shot to the green on the 5th hole at the Decatur Golf Course. Below left: Senior Rick Heimann is hitting his drive on the par 5 last hole. Heimann is one of two seniors on the team. Lett: Blasting out of the trap in hopes to be in par range is Pat Kuhnle, senior. Kuhnle missed most of the season due to an injury sustained over spring break. Above: Ron Stevens, sophomore second year letterman, watches his putt hm the cup. Seasons in the Sun was the theme cho- sen by the decorations committee tor the first Sunshine banquet March 29. About 30 Sun- shine Society members and their dates attended. Speech Team members Kathy Knudsen, senior, and Beth Bauman, junior, read poems on love and marriage to those present. ' As the Society becomes more organized, more activities can be planned. ' stated Miss Barbara Engle, Sunshine sponsor. The Quill and Scroll journalism banquet was April 1 9 at the Dutch Mill in Bluffton with guest speaker Rich Mahan. This banquet was to honor senior journalism students and their parents. All French classes met in the Commons March 29 for the Les Beaux Arts party. Right: Expressing themselves through fingerpainting are Sandy Hakes and Kathy Heckler, freshmen, and Shirley Jami- son, Ron Stevens, and Rick Schauss, sophomores, at the Les Beaux Arts French party. Below: Cheerfully serving punch to Sunshine banqueters Mike Fruchte, Linda Peters, and Judy Merriman, juniors, is tyiiss Barb Engle, sponsor. This was the first year Sunshine Society members planned a banquet. Top: Giving out awards to swim team mem- bers is Mr, Marl Young, swimming coach, at the B-Club Spring Desserts March 26 in the commons. Left: As master of ceremonies and presi- dent of Quill and Scroll, Janis Watts, sen- ior, welcomes all guests to the journalism banquet. Above: Reading Love Song is Beth Bau- man, junior, at the Sunshine banquet. 71 Chosen on the basis of character, scholar- ship, leadership, and service, 10 seniors and 26 juniors were formally inducted into National Honor Society April 2. The students became eligible for NHS mem- bership by maintaining a 9.5 (B to B-i-) scho- lastic average. Mr. Dennis Gaerte, sponsor, then asked teachers to rate the students they knew reasonably well on character, leader- ship, and service. The students also com- pleted an activity form. Mr. Gaerte stated, I feel more comfortable with the way candidates were selected this year. People shouldn ' t have to look at the r ecords to find out if a student belongs to National Honor Society. ' Honor students should make things happen, not let them. ' Speech Team member Mary Rhynard, jun- ior, placed ninth in drama at the National For- ensic League state speech meet in March Above; Starting off sectional week activities, Boys ' Pep Block members Pat Kuhnle and Duane Werling, seniors, spray paint booster signs to place on the road to Bluffton. Top right: At the National Honor Society induction, Bill Wem- hoff , senior, leads his parents to their places on the stage. Right: Deciding where to go on the Art Club field trip to Chi- cago are Teresa Fuelling, Jan Spiegel, seniors, Mr. Hubert Feasel, sponsor, Myra Miller, junior. Donna Tuszynski, soph- omore, and Isabella Villagomez, junior. 72 Left: Mary Rhynard, junior, receives the award for her dramatic cut entitled The Lion in Winter. 73 It took a lot of us -• — 3Q - 40 people working right up to the last minute to mal e the Prom successful, explained Mike Hoopingarner, junior class president, as he credited his classmates for their work on invitations, decorations, refreshments, and pro- gram. Butterflies, mushrooms, ivy paper, and flowered walls created a garden atmosphere for the May 17 Prom that had as its theme Summer Breeze . Juniors and seniors received invitations printed on pink parchment paper. At the Prom they were served cake, pink punch, sandwiches, and nuts; then they dined at butterfly and candle adorned tables. Couples danced to Gass, Food, and Lodging and the Brave Generation entertained during intermission. Pho- tographs were taken at a gazebo laced with flowers. Right Brian Hess and Lisa Isch, and Janna Bultemeyer and Tim Brazill dance to the Theme from Love Story. Far right: Awed by all the work to be done in just five short hours is Beth Sprunger. Above: Juniors Pam Voreis, Lisa Isch, Rose Schultz, and Linda Bleeke use ivy paper around the commons walls to per- petuate a summer atmosphere. Right: Dismissed from afternoon classes to decorate for Prom, Myra Miller attaches one of the butterflies that adorned the ceiling. 74 F Top: A first time award at Bellmont, ttie Wotlhman Grant, is presented to Bill Wemhoff and Janna Bultemeyer by Dr. H. W. Bohnke and Mr. Daniel Freeby. Above: Excitedly returning to her seat is Kris Smith after being awarded the Tri Kappa Scholarship by Miss Barb Engle. Right: After four years of excelling in art courses, Marge Braun receives an award for her endeavors. ' This year ' s class won $12,832 in Hoosier Sctioiarship money, ' explained Mr. Robert Boyle, director of guidance, And since the scholar- ships are renewable for each year of college, the potential sum is $51 ,328. In addition to other scholarships, attendance and departmental awards, Greg Mankey ' s appointment to the Naval Academy at Annapolis was announced at the assembly. Left: Ruth Thieme, valedictorian, and Greg Mankey, salutatorian, return to their seats while receiving a standing ovation by their classmates. 77 Rolling into spring with a full schedule of activities,, organizations formed committees to carry out plans for banquets, awards meetings, initiations, and final money making ventures. Junior Classical League invited future Latin students to its April banquet. Mr. Robert Scheidler, sponsor, said the reasons for the invitations were ' To make them feel a part of BHS, ' and to encourage JCL membership. The Dabbers finished out the year with a picnic after worl ing on Pops Concert props. Student Council members planned a newsletter designed to allow representatives to voice their opin- ions and rap about the problems they encountered I.O.T.A. visited the Adams County Historical Museum, helped with tornado damage clean up and adopted a club patch. Spanish Club initiated 17 new members at a party honoring old and new constituents. National Honor Society seniors received white honor cords for graduation. They finished school with a May 22 banquet. Above: After revealing identities to their Ideal Ladies at the Sunshine Society Ideal Ladies ' -t lothers ' Tea, Shelly Buuck, junior, and Annette Reifsteck, sophomore, help themselves to punch and cookies from the refreshment table. Top right: As part of the volunteers who answered Principal Hubert Zerkel ' s call for help, Tamara Krauss and Tami Brod- beck, freshmen I.O.T.A. members, gather bits and pieces of roofing destroyed in the April 3 tornado. Right: Bellowing out their rendition of I Wanna ' Hold Your Hand in German, die Beatles Greg Mankey, Dale Ehlerd- ing, and Jeff Girard, seniors, perform at the German Club annual awards meeting in fvlay. Top: Dressed in makeshift togas, Junior Classical League members partake of bread, fioney, and fruit, thie first part of a typical Roman meal. Left: Explaining to brother Harry Rum- schlag, junior, why they haven ' t received their Band letters and chevrons, Paul Rum- schlag, junior, points out the fact that their aw ards just haven ' t arrived yet at the Bands ' aw ards banquet- Above; After enticing German Club initiate Cheryl Pollack, sophomore, to kiss a book three times, Linda Peters, junior, laughs at Cheryl ' s floured face. 79 Fielding one of t he youngest teams ever in Bell- monts ' history found the Braves ' record at 1 3 wins and 13 losses. With the aid of a new batting machine this season, coaches Bob Pllkington and Gary Busse skyrocketed their teams batting averages from that of years past. Ron Getting, one of the seniors, along with Kim Schamerloh commented, ' Having such a young team this year guarantees a super season next year. ' The Junior Braves, headed by John Gate, posted a 3 win, 3 loss season (Mb 1  ' ' j - .V Top ng if.- Giving support to their pitcher, number 13 Kim Schamerloh, is the rest of the Braves infield. Right: Giving vital instructions to his pitcher is head coach Bob Pllkington as the Braves come in to bat against South Adams. Above: Watching the ball hit the bat is junior Greg Koons in a game against Blutfton. 30 Left: Sophomore Ron Pufteet looks back at the runner at first base which is covered by senior Ron Getting. At third base Tom Hoo- pingarner, sophomore, contemplates what to do if he should get the ball. Above: Junior Ron Butcher barehands a grounder against South Adams as senior Kim Schamerloh looks on. ►■•% 81 Acknowledging National Secretary Week shorthand classes dressed up April 24. Mr. Joseph Stanley, DE sponsor, explained DE finished class worl by turning in worl bool(s. ' Biology II students examined a pig tetus to further their study of the parts of the body. Family living com- pleted sewing projects and the fine arts department combined talent to produce the Pops Concert. Above. Learning to balance half equations to gel the same amount on both sides is second period Chemistry I. Top right: Kris Helm, senior, explains vocabulary words in Mrs. Marjorie Piter ' s third grade class at Southeast. Right: Donna Zeser, junior, takes her turn at the office tele- phone through the rotation plan in office procedures. 82 Top: Studying child behavior by bringing in children is Lori Lobsiger and Lisa Mazelin, seniors. Left: Trying to determine the spider ' s intel- ligence by running it through a maze is Ruth Thieme, senior, during human func- tion and personalities. Above: Completing her project on a four harness loom is Teresa Ritter, junior, in Weaving II, a new nine-week course. 83 Band and choir programs, library passes, tickets and programs for plays, and athletic programs were mainly what printing students did this year, stated Mr. Galen McMichael, printing teacher. Students do not realize what they have, ' said Miss Jennifer Wilson, math teacher, about graphs and math information printed on desk tops in the math rooms. They ' ve had health since the third grade, so we have to keep their attention, stated Mr. Larry Ritter. Two or three boys present each chapter, and two movies are interjected to break the routine of the class each week. German students were treated to guest speakers: Mrs. Carola Stoner, a German nurse who met Hitler, and Mr. Walter Fink, sta- tioned in Germany during World War II. Wayne Porter, Doug Heckler, and Mike Hoopingarner, juniors, took part in a class dis- cussion in The Meaning of Love, an English mini-course. Above: Mr. Richard Lewis, a traveling instructor for Lincoln Technical Institution of Indianapolis, demonstrates the princi- ples of the Rotary Combustion engine. He spoke before about 80 power and transportation students and explained briefly about the institution. Above right: Doug Bieberich, junior, and Robin Ray, sopho- more, listen intently as electronics teacher, Mr. Joseph Eachus works with circuits. Right: Explaining the fundamentals of how to use a tennis racket, Mr. Al Harants, advanced boys physical education teacher, meets Rod Jones, sophomore, at mid-court. 84 Top: Reflections of War, another one of the new nine-week mini-courses, had Mrs. Carol Stoner, who was born and raised in Germany and served as a nurse during World War II, as guest speaker. Deb Dale and Becky Cress, sophomores, were in Mr. Tom Kaough ' s class. Left: El cucharita, Spanish for knife, is used to make certain that Caria Brite, freshman, knows proper table etiquette. Freshman Tami Krauss hands CarIa the knife to try again. Above: Jeff Rambo, Larry Peters, and Tim Sands, freshmen, take a test during their second period health and safety class. 85 In the midst of a beautiful afternoon, 226 seniors departed the halls of Bellmont High School forever as students. The finish of twelve years of public education came when school board president Francis Gelmer said, ' With the power appointed to me I now pronounce you graduated. ' sighs of relief came from the newly graduated class and from the near capacity crowd. The class of 1974 became the first class to have spent all of their four years In the beauty of the Bellmont Park. Another first was that this was the first time that the baccalaureate and commencement were together. Forest Green gowns were the color this year with the girls receiving a mint green collar. A white rose, which was the class flower, was presented to the graduating girls by the officers of the junior class. li. .f Far left: Hearing his name announced, Lynn Kohne walks past class sponsor Mrs. Peggy Sprague while Deb Sprunger and Pat Kuhnle await their turns. Left: Using the senior class motto The dawn hath brought us thus far, where will the sunset find us? for the theme of her speech, class valedictorian Ruth Thieme said, We are here at this ceremony today; this is where the dawn has brought us. Now only you can choose where the sun- set will find you. Above: Class salutatorian, Greg Mankey, admonishes his classmates, Seniors, when we leave Bellmont today we will be taking a lot of things with us: friendships, good times, and a diploma. But, in my opinion the most important thing we will leave here today are the fond memories of our four years at Bellmont High School. Far Left: Flanked by a basket of white chry- santhemums, Sharon Beihold, Terry Fuell- ing, and Joe Garner look on with mixed emotions as others receive their diplomas. Left: After receiving her long awaited dip- loma. Angle Irwin is presented a white rose from junior class officers Mike Hoopingar- ner and Roz Ripley. Shortages and the energy crisis of 1974 didn ' t apply to the Legend staff. Seventeen persons with fresh ideas expressed them through copy, outlines, and pictures to make the Legend happen. Explained Teresa Fuelling, girls sports edi- tor, ' When people look at our book I want to hear them say it is the very best. ' New features made the book more personal and easier to read. These features included quotes in the headlines, the outlining of adver- tisements in black, the use of more space between outlines, and the addition of a girls sports editor to cover the increasing number of girls sports. Right: Spellbound by the first glimpse of the 1 973 Legend are seniors Janis Watts, Jo Wade, Jean Spangler, Teresa Fuell- ing, and Miss Carolyn Jackson, adviser. Below right: Joe Hammond and Terry. Colter, seniors, develop film and make prints for the Legend. Below: Preparing for the upcoming Band concert, Gary Reed, junior, interviews Mr. Larry Shaffer, Band director, about the songs to be played. Top left: Read, re-read, and read again is all part of proofing pages by seniors Mary Boltz and Kris Helm. Middle: Let us in! cry seniors Sfiaron Beihold, Molly Carll, Karen Miller, and sophomore Ron Moellering since the near- est outside entrance is always locked. Left: With track season quickly approach- ing, Mr. Louis Hatke, track coach, dis- cusses new ideas with seniors John Schauss and Pat Kuhnle. Above: Senior Terry Miller and junior Denny Brunner check the shutter speed and adjust the F-stop before taking a pic- ture. 89 Teachers: ' Why do some students insist that school is always boring to them? ' School tends to be boring to students because: 1) Their inability to see the need tor mental training. 2) Routine of daily activity. 3) Lack of parental encouragement and guidance. 4) Prevailing attitude of general public that schools are just a regulated place for their children to be until they are old enough to leave home and go to work. stated Mr. Brice Smith, math teacher. Right: During National Education Week, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vander Hart talk witti English teach- ers Mrs. Peggy Sprague and Mr. Tom Kaough. The purpose of open house was to unite teach- ers and parents in the common goal of better education. Bellmont teachers were in charge of the event. BARBARA BAKER — Physical education 9, 10; tieaith, advanced physical education . . . AA, Stephens College; BS. Ball State University; MA, St. Francis College . . Girls athletic coach . ' . . (What were some adjustments you had to make with two additions to the family?): I had to cook more, and I have to be more organized with work around the house (everyone has his job to do) so there is more participation. My husband and I spend more time at home. We must get an earlier start in the morning, MARY ANN BANKS — Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish conversation, Spanish III . . . AB, Texas Christian University; MA, St. Francis College . . , Spanish Club sponsor (Were there any difficulties coming in at the middle of the school year ): Yes — a great deal for the students and for me. It ' s a very tough situation and next to impossible to overcome the resentment of someone new in one semester. I had to decide whether to try and teach or to be liked. CLARYN M. BIRK — communication arts, group discussion, introduction to speech, drama, oral interpretation , , . AB, Butler University , , , Directed the school play Sponsored the speech team , , , Sponsored the Pom-pon girls , , , Junior class sponsor Speech is important with everyday life because if you can ' t communicate, you can ' t get along with the world, RONALD K. BITTNER — state and local government, civil rights and liberties, democracy and communism, politics: the art and science of government, man and his gods , . , AB, Valpa- raiso University; MS, Indiana University , , , Student Council advisor . . Senior class spon- sor .. . Senior class sponsors primarily are concerned with helping with seniors ' homecom- ing activities and with graduation exercises. SHVRL BOtANDEfl— Accounting I, Accounting II, Typing I . . . BS, Ball State University . . . A teacher keeps from getting bored with the same subjects because of the new materials and the new students he has each year. ROeERTBOVLE— Guidance co-ordinator . . . BS, Defiance College MS, Indiana University . . My advice to students everywhere is to keep their noses to the grindstone. ' ' t ln life as well as on stage, one must learn to listen and then reply philosophized Mr. Reid Erekson, theatre director. ALENA E. BROCK — Shorthand I, II, personal typing, speedwriting, filing and duplicating proc- esses, basic keyboard . . . BS, Ball State University . . . For college bound students I would recommend personal typing, speedwriting, record keeping, and Gregg shorthand. Young men that plan to be executives would really profit with one year of shorthand. JERALD E. eUNKEfl— Chemistry I, II . . . BS, Ball State University . . . The only accident that happened this year was when a few students in advanced study made rocket fuel and it ignited! DEAN BUTLER — Ceramics I, II, Jewelry I, II, basic crafts . . . BS, MAT, Indiana University . . . Junior class sponsor . . . By being a class sponsor I get to know more class members than the ones who enroll in the subjects I teach. JOHN CATE — Typing I, general business . . . BS, Ball State University . . . assistant basket- ball and reserve baseball coach. ROBERTA CHRONISTER — Home Economics III, advanced clothing, advanced foods, adult sewing. . . BS, MA, Ball State University . . . In lab cooking, the students are introduced to new dishes and given a chance to experiment on their own. JOHN CLARK — general math, algebra . . . BS, Ball State University; MS, St. Francis College . . . There was no adjustment to be made from teaching history to math because I have taught both for the past two years. ' ' HARRIET COWAN — secretary . . . Except for the bomb scares, answering the phone was a delight! MYRL J. DECKER — speech and hearing correction . . . BS, Ball State University, MS, St. Francis College . . . Outstanding Young Democrat in Indiana . . . yearbook sponsor at Mon- mouth Elementary. JOSEPH EACHUS — electronics, electricity, drafting . . BS, MS, Ohio University . . . The electronics center is well equipped but I hope to build a few storage cabinets. DONALD ELDER — assistant principal . . . BS, MA, Ball State University . . . As assistant principal I not only patrol the lunch room but am in charge of the schools calendar, discipline problems, and summer school to name a few duties. BARBARA ENGLE — comic spirit, gothic novel, basic grammar . . . BS, Ball State University: MS, St. Francis College . . . Sunshine Society and cheerleaders ' sponsor . . . By being the cheerleaders ' sponsor I have realized all the work the girls put in. REID EREKSON — theatrical director . . . BA, University of Utah . . . ' Learn to listen — then reply. 93 Mr, Joseph Schultz, vice president; Mr. Eugene Kiess; Mr. Gail Grabill, administrative assistant. HUBERT FEASEL — Painting I, II, III, IV, drawing commercial design , . . department tiead of fine arts, . . FGA. Fort Wayne Art Sctiool, BS. MA, Ball State University . . sponsor of Dab- bers Club . . . Tfie nigtit art classes vary from high school courses in that the adults are pur- suing an interest in painting and drawing as a hobby for leisure which is creative and self-sat- isfying. GORDON L. FINLEY — pre-vocational expenences, vocational math, occupational English, American settlement history, Indiana and Adams County history, vocational laboratory . AB. BS, Cedan ille College; MS. St Francis College , IOTA club sponsor , , The stu- dents at Bellmont impressed me most with their concern and attitude for property. ' LARRY FREEMAN— Power and Transportation I, II . . . AB, MA, Ball State University ... I enjoy model railroading and travel in my spare time. DENNIS E GAERTE— German II, III, IV . . . AB, Indiana University . . . German Club, National Honor Society sponsor, building representative for NATA, elementary coach . . . ( What were the most memorable highlights of your trip to Germany ' ) To pick out only a few highlights would be hard. Just seeing so many things you ' ve heard about was impressive To see and touch such things as Big Ben, the English Channel, and the Alps, to name a few, was quite an experience. It ' s an experience I wish everyone could enjoy. ROSIE GASE — teachers aide . I took the job to fill my time and I enjoy working with kids of all ages MARLENE GAUSE — Home Economics I, III . . . BS, Indiana University . . . The strangest thing that happened was finding two spoons and a splintered knife down the garbage dis- posal. ' I wish the ' 74 graduates the best of luck---you, too, Shelley! ' mentioned Mrs. Donna Roth, sctiool secretary CATHERINE GRABILL — school nurse . . . RN, Ball Memorial Hospital . . , If the kids won- der why I am tight with aspirins and band-aids, it ' s because I supply the whole corporation. This year it took 3,000 aspirins and 4,000 band-aids. JULIA GROGG — rugmaking, basic crafts. Weaving I, II, Sculpture I . . . BS, Indiana Univer- sity . . . Sophomore class sponsor , Girls track coach . . . The mini-courses have given our art department an opportunity to offer a more varied range of courses than were previ- ously possible. AL HARANTS — biology, physical education , . . AB, Franklin College; IvIA, Ball State Univer- sity . . . head football coach Junior high wrestling coach . . . The biggest drawback of teaching a required class like biology is that students really don ' t want to take required classes. LOUIS HATKE— Woods and Plastics I, II . . . BS, Indiana State University; IvlS, University of Cincinnati . . . Freshman football coach . Varsity track coach . . . Freshman class spon- sor . . I was proud of the freshmen and their float which placed third at Homecoming. HELEN HAUBOLD — freshman chorus, concert choir cadet choir . . . BS, Indiana University . . . director of Brave Generation , l y last year at Bellmont was the best. The classes accomplished so much not only at State Auditions but for the Pops Concert, I am looking for- ward to my retirement. DENNIS HAYS — Drafting I, II, architecture . , , BS, Ball State University . . . assistant football coach . assistant wrestling coach . . Sophomore class sponsor . . In my spare time I have wrestled with a guy who is third in the nationals and represents the United States in the Pan Am Games. PHVLL S NNH£BBLE— physical education. Algebra I . . . BS, Ball State University; IvtS, St. Francis College . . . Girls athletic coach . . At the beginning of the year the gymnastics team looked optimistic, but now at the end they proved they were great. JANICE HEIMANN — German I . AB, Ball State University . . Freshman class sponsor . . (What changes have been made since you graduated from Bellmonf) Students now have more freedom to choose courses of interest to them and a much larger selection of courses from which to choose. WILLIAM HITCHCOCK — Typing II, business math, business law . . . BS, Indiana University . . The semester courses have worked out very well and are complete. I doubt if they will be cut to mini-courses. PHYLLIS HOUK — family living, bachelors living . . BS, Indiana University; IvlS, St. Francis College . . . ' ' Teaching the young bachelors gives me a chance to open their eyes to respon- sibilities and help them to become better family members. CAROLYN L. JACKSON — spelling and vocabulary, creative writing, newspaper, yearbook, broadcasting. BS, Ball State University . Quill and Scroll sponsor . Every staff has special meaning to me — and always will Each year brings its special challenge, each person- ality is unique. There have always been outstanding individuals on the staff who are creative and dedicated. This year, however, is the first in my teaching experience that each staff mem- ber offered so much of himself.lt was truly a beautiful way to end my last year in publications, I love you all. WILLIAM H. JOURNAY — Biology I, II geology . . . BS, IvlS, Purdue University . . Sponsor of Science Club. . . Coach of 4-H Forestry Identification , . . Since 1 958 the teams of fores- try, which are a phase of 4-H and FFa, have won six state plaques. ' J|| °l 95 Sometimes you wonder if you ' ve said the same thing in all classes, ' stated Mr. Donald Metzger, social studies teacher. THOMAS LEE KAOUGH — Modern thought through modern literature, alienation and identity, irrational: the dark side of the mind, the plays the thing, reflections on war, exploring the film, reading writing workshop . . BS, tVIS, Indiana University; MS, St. Francis College . . . Older students are more self-reliant with more self-discipline. The choice of subject matter is also significantly different Older students are generally able to be more critical in their analyti- cal assignments. KEN KAUFFMAN — Spanish I, II, III, IV, conversational Spanish . . . Sponsor of Spanish Club . . . AB, MS, Purdue University , . . I ' ve enjoyed teaching, but my heart isn ' t in it anymore. ALLISON G. LINDAHL — Social studies, advanced physical education . . BS, St. Louis Uni- versity; MA, St. Francis College . . . Junior varsity football coach . . . (You ' ve been a coach for quite a while, what can the spectators do to help the team?) Leave the coaching to the coach and forget what you thought you knew about the game. GALEN McMICHAEL — Graphic arts, metals . . . BS, Ball State University . . . When people make last minute printing orders it makes it difficult for us to finish and add the quality they need. DONALD G. METZGER — Introduction to psychology, propaganda and protest, economics, social institutions, social problems, human functions and personality, mythology, socialization and culture , . , BS, Ball State University; MA, Purdue University . . . The fact that I had five different classes did not cause that much difficulty. The variety and lack of repetition was a welcome change from teaching just one class. CAROLYN MEYER — Teachers aide . . . I plan to restore our newly bought home next fall. GARY MILLER — Physical education, health . . BS, Ball State University . . . Varsity basket- ball coach. HAROLD MUMMA — Speed reading . . . BA, Indiana Central College; MS, St. Francis College . . With the classes split it makes it easier to work with a smaller class and the students receive more attention. ROBERT A. PILKINGTON — industrial cooperative training. Woods and Plastics I. Power and Transportation I . . . AB and MA, Adams State College; vocational credential. UCLA; Co-op training credential, Purdue University . . . VICA and FCA sponsor . . . Freshman and varsity baseball coach . . . ' We sold the canoes we made and bought more materials with the money. WILMA PILKINGTON — General art, printmaking, remedial reading . . . BS. St. Francis Col- lege . I enjoy the art courses and use my ability in the home It is difficult to change my train of thought from art to English. LARRY D. RITTER — Guidance counselor . . BS, Indiana University; MS. St. Francis College . . . Exploratory teaching sponsor . . . The state tries to equip the guidance departments, but the audiovisual occupational screen did not work as planned. DONNA ROTH — Secretary ... I wish the ' 74 graduates the best of luck — you. too, Shelley. JANESCHAUSS — Grammar, grammar review, modern American novel, sports special, American thought and times , , . Language arts department head . , . AB, College of WoostenMA, St. Francis College, . . WHOA! ALICE SCHEIDERER — French I, Spanish I . . AB, Ball State University; MA, St. Francis Col- lege . . . We are expecting an addition to our family In June. Our daughter Gall can ' t under- stand why we don ' t go out and ' buy ' the baby right away. ROBERT SCHEIDLER — Latin I, II, III; sports special; man and his gods; myths, legends, and folklore; the great wars; the middle ages; mythology . .. AB, St. Melnrad; MA, Ball State Uni- versity . . , Sponsor of Junior Classical League . , . Chairman of the Professional Rights and Responsibilities committee of NATA ... I have learned to appreciate man ' s search for the Important questions about life and death In various areas and times. LARRY G. SHAFFER — Marching, concert, stage, and pep bands; brass and clarinet choirs , . AB, Ball State University . . . The success of the Pops Concert was mainly due to the fact that the music was appreciated by the audiences, and the kids enjoyed the music they played. ROBERT SHOEMAKER — Biology I, household and environmental chemistry, horticulture and landscaping. . . BS, Purdue University; MS, Kansas State Teachers College . . Each stu- dent needs to be aware that he Is expected to take care of himself. Knowing what to do at any given time may make the difference between success and failure. ELIZABETH SINGLETON — Secretary-treasurer ... the voice of Bellmont , . . Buenos tardesestudlantes. BRICE B.SMITH — Geometry, Algebra II . . . AB, Indiana University . . . School tends to be boring to students because of their Inability to see the need for mental training. ELBERT A. SMITH, JR. — Teenagers in conflict, mystery and suspense, just for boys, Bible as literature , . . AB, Centre College; M. Div., Louisville Presbyterian Seminary; MA, Indiana Uni- versity . . . I had no trouble with my Bible literature class because I kept an open mind and the kids spoke freely of their beliefs. ' ' — - r « - V '  •,]! ' ' -. I i I mji Above: Adding a little sectional spirit to the math classroom is Mr. Charles Sv ales. His first period college algebia class made the sign for him. Several teachers permitted the decorations to build school spirit to a fever pitch for Sectional. 97 lext year instead of working I plan to be a bored housewife, ' explained Mrs. Carolyn Meyer, teachers aide. MARGARET SPRAGUE — Basic grammar, basic composition, short story, mystery and sus- pense, minorities in literature . . . AB, Hillsdale College; MS, St. Francis College , . . Senior class sponsor . The 74 class was a delight to work with because they were so coopera- tive and helpful, WINIFRED SPAULDING — Librarian . , AB, Indiana University . . . As school librarian I supervise the students, assist pupils in research work, tabulate the circulation of books, along with many other duties EUGENE SPRUNGER — Biology I, agriculture, animal production . . . BS, MS, Purdue Univer- sity In animal production we were able to go to Gerbers to examine the different cuts of meat for the field trip JOSEPH R. STANLEY — Job interviews and applications, record keeping, money and bank- ing, management, real estate and taxes, insurance, distnbutive education . . . BS, Hunting- ton College: MS, St. Francis College . . , DE sponsor, business education department head ... I am the producer-director of the Miss Mideastern Indiana Pageant and spend much of my time being the field director for the state. MARY STRICKLER — Science fiction, short story, just for girls, wnting workshop and reading techniques, poetry, grammar review . . . AB, MS, Indiana University . . I prefer teaching English especially since I have a chance to indulge in one of my favorites, science fiction. RICK STUCKY—OUice procedures. Typing I, cooperative office training . . . BS, Huntington College; MA, Ball State University . . . NATA executive board member, GEA club . . . I ' ve never had any trouble with my COE students because they are very well screened before entehng an office. CHARLES L. SWALES — Trigonometry, calculus, introduction to algebra . . . MS, Ball State University. SAMUEL H. TAYLOR — U.S. history . . . BS, Huntington; MA, Ball State University ... Phi Alpha Theta, National History Honorary Society . . Rifle club assistant coach I enjoy fishing, hunting, drag racing, hiking, swimming, and biking. BETTY TERVEER — Guidance secretary . . . The mini-courses have created a problem in fil- ing the permanent records. THOMAS rORSON— Astronomy I, II, physics . . AB, Earlham College, MS, Purdue Univer- sity . Audio-visual (What does your job as head of audio-visual include?) Head- aches; projectors that break down only while I ' m in class; the after school scavanger hunt for equipment borrowed by teachers who fail to sign it out and trying to provide eight movie pro- jectors for eight individual teachers at the same time when only seven projectors are available and trying to keep cool through it all. CHARLOTTE VEfl — French I, II, III, IV . . AB, Indiana University . . . Sponsor of French Club . My hobbies are swimming, boating, traveling, knitting, reading, and jig-saw puzz- les of fam ous paintings. ' ' FRANK WELLMAN—A[gebra I, geometry, introduction to algebra . . . BS, MA. Ball State Uni- versity . . Canteen sponsor . . (What bothers you most about teaching drivers education?) Students who do not realize that one mistake can cost them their life or some- body elses. I have no regrets; just memories of people and something I believed in, ' Because of you journalism students, nine years of teaching have not been wasted. You are a special breed. You want to prod- uce professional publications; yet, you are just learning. You have jobs after school. You are in other activities. You have other classes. You are a team. But there is no applause for you; no accolades. Your season is all year. In an athletic contest, a team will make mistakes, but all is forgiven when the game is won. Your mistakes are in pnnt, and no one grants you a winning season. Your reward is a personal one: seeing something through from beginning to end, searching for the exact word, finding the facts, applying layout psychological devices, and learning about subjects you never knew existed. You have commitment. revealed Miss Carolyn Jackson, journalism teacher. Left: Wishing, walking, and wondering with worry is Mrs. Margaret Sprague, senior class sponsor, waiting in the woods room for the class members to finish their signs for sectional. FRANK WHITACRE — Metal Tech. I, II . , , BS, MA, Ball State University . . . Industrial arts chairman. . . I enjoy fishing and hunting as well as golf. REBECCA WORTHMAN—GiMdance counselor , AB, Ball State University; MA. MS, St. Francis College . . . The Worthman scholarship banquet left me speechless and for me that ' s something. ROBERT WORTHMAN — Athletic director , BS, Ball State University; MA, Indiana Univer- sity. HUBERT ZEflKEL— Principal . . . AB, Eriham College; MA, Ball .State University . . . We have a new policy of permitting the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes to assemble to take care of class business when the need so dictates. ' 1 - A 5 IVIARVEL ZUERCHER- -Librarian . , . AB, Huntington College; MS, Ball Stale University. AIDES: Leota Braun CUSTODIANS: Richard Schieferstein Sandra Abel Esther Ehrsam Fred Blazer Gerry Simons Kathryn Bonifas Pauline Fisher Richard Braun MATRONS: Diane Logan Viola Gallmeier Alvin Gerber Caroline Butcher Joan Ulman Mary High Leo Miller Bonnie Johnson CAFETERIA: June Meyer Sean Reed WATCHMAN: Olga Krueckeberg, Charlotte Schafer LaVern Roth Joseph Klarke manager Geraldine Sprunger Harold Sapp 99 LINDA ANDREWS: NHS 11,12, Spanish Club 9: OEA 1 2. JAY ARNOLD: Football 11, 12; Track 9, 10, 11. 12; Intramurals 10, 11, 12. LINDA ARNOLD: GAA 9; Band and Pom-Pon Girls 1 1 ; Pep Club 9, 10,11. MARIAARTEA: COE 12. LES BAXTER: Student Council 9, 10, 11. 12; Science Club 11, French Club 1 1 , 1 2; NHS 11,12; Boys Pep Block 1 2; B-Club 1 1 . 12; Football 9. 10, 11. 12; Basketball 9; Golf 9, 10; Intramurals 9, 10,11.12; Scholastic Letter 9.10,11,12; Play 1 2. JENNY BAYS DENNIS BECKER DAVID BEER: DE 1 1 ; Rifle Team 9. 10. SHARON BEIHOLD: Quill Scroll 12; German Club 1 1 . 12; Pep Club 9. 1 0; NHS 1 2; Yearbook 1 2; perfect attendance 9.10.11, TOM BERKSHIRE: RON BERTSCH CHERYL BIEBERICH: Science Club 1 1 ; Pep Club 9.10. im Far Left Class officers: Joe Serna, president; Betsy Hill, vice- president; Cindy Kiess, treasurer; Athena Price, secretary. Left: Senior Karen Miller, as a member of horticulture and landscaping class, picks up cuttings as classmates trim dwarf apple trees. Bottom: Members of the senior class Janet Shoup; Deb Shook; Ruth Thieme; Betsy Hill; and Mr. Ron Bittner, sponsor stuff tissues into the winning float. For the first time in the his- tory of Bellmont, a class won twice. ' What do you plan to do after you graduate from BHS? ' . . . to work and to go to night school. — Alvin Souder . . . going to college and majohng In physical educa- — Nina Miller to join the Navy for four years. tion. try to find a good job. -Dennis Becker — Carolyn Colclasure TERRA BLACKBURN: Pep Club 9. 10, 11, 12; Hurdle girl 10, 11; Powder puff 1 1 . CYNDY BLEEKE: GAA 9, 10; Student Council 9; Band and Pom-pon Girls 9, 1 0, 1 1 ; Concert Choirl 1 , 1 2; Pep Club 9, 1 0. 1 1 , 1 2; JCL 9; Softball 11,12; Volleyball 1 1 ; Track 11,12. DIANNE BLUME: Band 9,10,11,12; Rifle Team 1 2; Pep Band 9.10, 11, 12, ClannetChoir12. BOBBIE BOLLINGER: German Club 11,12 (Secy.); Pep Club 9, 10; Speech Team 12. 101 MARYBOLTZ: Band 9, 10, 11, 12 Quill and Scroll 11 12 Ger- man Club 9, 10, 1 1 ; Concert Choir 1 1 1 2 Speech team 1 1 NHS 1 2; Track 11,12; Legend 11,12 (editor-in-chief) Pep Band 9 1 11, 12. MARGE BRAUN: Science Club 1 1 Art Club 1 2 Pep Club 9 1 11,12: Swimming (time girl) 1 0. P AfefflEDE. Concert Choir 9, 10 11 12 Wrestling 9 10 11 12 AMYBRUNE: Band 9, 1 0, 1 1 (class rep ), 1 2 (class rep ), German Club 11 (vice-pres.), 12 (pres.); Concert Choir 11, 12; NHS 11, 1 2; Stage Band 1 2; Clarinet Choir 10,11,12; Pep Band 9,10,11, 12. RUTH BRUNNER JERRY BULTEMEIER JANNA BUL TEMEYER: GAA 1 1 ; Pep Club 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Track 1 1 LES BUTLER MOLLY CARLL: GAA 9. 10; Student Council 9, 11, 12; Art Club 1 1 ; Concert Choir 1 1 ; Pep Club 9; Legend 1 2; Hurdle girl 10, 11, 1 2; School play (make-up) 1 2. CAROLYN COLCLASURE: GAA 9; Pep Club 12; Spanish Club 12. GREG COLE TERRY COLTER: DE 1 2; Boys Pep Block 1 2; Swimming team 1 0, 11,12;legend11, 12. 102 Above: Salutatorian Greg Mankey walks stately up the aisle to receive his diploma with fellow classmates Linda Harker, Scott Mansfield, Rex Marbach, Letha Thieme, and Don Massonne, following as parents, rel- atives, and friends watch. JIMCOWENS GREG COYNE: Intramurals 1 2; Brave Talk 1 1 ; Perfect attendance 9, 10. ROBERT CUELLAR KAREN DARLING: Concert Choir 11,12; French Club 9,10,11, 1 2 (pres.); Pep Club 9; Cheerleader 9,11,12; NHS 11,12 (secy.). DEN ISE DAVIS SHAREE DAVIS: NHS 11,12; Spanish Club 9, 1 0; SSS 1 1 . ED DAWSON LAURIE DELONG: Pep Club 9, 10; Class officer 9 (vice-pres.), 1 1 (pres.). PATDISHONG:GfiA9, 10, 11; French Club 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 10,11.12;SSS10,11, 12. ED DYER DALE EHLERDING: German Club 11,12; NHS 11,12; Boys Pep Block 12; Intramurals 12. AMBER EICHHORN LISA EVANS: GAA 9; Student Council 9,10,12 (secy); Pom-pon girls 1 1 ; Concert Choir 1 1 ; French Club 1 1 (treas); Pep Club 9, 10; NHS 11, 12; Class officer 10 (secy.): Scholastic letter 9, 11, 12. NICKFAUROTE STEVE FAUROTE: Student Council 9, 10; DE 12; Wrestling 9, 10; Baseball 9, 10. JACKIE FAWBUSH 103 Class chooses mint green, forest green as colors Right: Randy Hower aims carefully as he takes his free shot dur- ing boys intramurals. JILL FEASEL: GAA 9; Student Council 9, 10; DE 12; Pep Club 9, 10,11,12; Class officer 9.10,11 (treas.). BILL FOREMAN: B-Club 11, 12, Boys Pep Club 1 2; Football 1 1 , 1 2; Basketball 9; Intramurals 10,11,12. LAURIE FREEBY: German Club 1 0, 1 1 ; Art Club 1 1 , 1 2; Pep Club 10,11,12; Softball 11,12; Girls volleyball 1 2; Girls basketball 1 1 ; Swimming team 1 1 ; Track 1 1 ; Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Scholastic let- ter 11, 12, GARYFREY WAYNE FROCK: Concert Choir 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; B-Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Boys Pep Block 1 2; Track 9,10,1 2; Intramurals 10,11,12. STEVE FUELLING: Boys Pep Block 12; Basketball 9; Track 11; Intramurals 11,12. TERESA FUELLING: Pom-pon girls 1 1 ; Art Club 9, 12; Pep Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 11, 12; Legend 2; Homecoming attendant TERRY FUELLING: Boys Pep Block 9,10,11,12. KEVIN FUHRMAN ANNE GAFFER: French Club 9,10,11,12. VICKI GAGE JOE GARNER 104 Seniors name white roses as class flower TOM GAUNT KEVIN GEYER: Student Council 12; DE 12; Wrestling 9, 10. 11; Golf 10. JEANNIE GIRARD: Brave Talk 10,11,12. JEFF GIRARD MIKE GUMM DENISE HAINES: Pep Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 ; Powder puff football 11,12. JOE HAMMOND: Legend 11, 12; Brave Talk 11, 12; Football 9, 11. JUDITH HAMRICK: Band 9 (class rep.), 10,11,12 (drum major); Concert Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; SSS 10, 11, 12 (pres); Stage Band 10, 12; Clarinet Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Band 9, 10, 11, 12. LINDA MARKER: GAA 9,10,11; Pep Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; SSS 1 0, 11, 12 DEB HARRISON RICK HARTMAN BECKY HAY 105 LAURIE HEBBLE RICK HEIMANN: Boys Pep Block 1 2; Golf 9,10,11,12. KRIS HELM: Quill and Scroll 12; GAA 9; Band 9, 10, 1 1, 12: Art Club 1 0; Concert Choir 10,11,12; NHS 1 2; SSS 11,12; Legend 1 2; Pep Band 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Stage Band 1 1 . BETSY HILL: GAA 9,10,11; Student Council 1 2; Pep Club 9,10, 11, 1 2; Girls volleyball 11, 12; Gymnastics 10, 11, 12; Class ofti- cer 12 (vice-pres); Bowling 11, 12; Silver Arrow Attendant 11; Powder putt football 11,12. CHERYL HIRSCHY: Art Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Pep Club 9, 1 11 CAROL HOCKEMEYER: French Club 1 1 ; Pep Club 9 10 ROBERT HOOVER DEB HOWER: GAA 9: DE 1 2; Pep Club 9, 1 0; Girls basketball 1 0. RANDY HOWER: B-Club 10, 11,12; Football 9, 10; Basketball 9, 1 0; Track 9,10,11,12; Intramurals 11,12; Volleyball 1 PATRICIA HUNTER: Attendance Awards 9 10 11 GRANT HURST MIKE HURST Left. Mr. Nellie Clark presents Kathy Knudsen with the Jack Dailey scholarship on awards day, ' Who was your favorite teacher? ' I like them all but there was something about Miss Vera that made her special . . . she had an under- standing heart. Karen Darling ... Mr. Hatke, even though I didn ' t have him for any classes he was still awful cute. Molly Carll ... Mr. Brice Smith because he understood the kids and he got across what he was attempting to teach . ' ' Ron Getting Mr. Kaough: he ' s honest with you. Tom Sheets . . . Mr. Journay, it took him two years to say my name correctly and he always teased me. Terra Blackburn My favorite teacher was Mr. Bittner; he was easy to get along with and treated you as an individual. Kim Stucky I have two: Miss Jackson and Mr. Journay. Miss Jack- son treats you as an equal and doesn ' t look down on you as a student and Mr. Journay because he is such a sweetie. Janis Watts Mr. Kaough was my favorite because his classes were geared toward student interest. Bill Macklin . . . Mr. Metzger because in class he didn ' t always stick to the book. He would talk about other things and make the class more interesting. Greg Cole ANGELA IRWIN: Quill and Scroll 1 1 (treas.): Pom-pon girls 1 1 ; Pep Club 9,10; Legend 1 1 ; Bowling league 9,10. DEB IRWIN: Science Club 1 0; Pep Club 1 1 , 1 2; Spanish Club 1 1 , 12 COLIN JOHNSON ROBERT JUDGE: Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Science Club 10, 11, 12 (secy.); NHS 11. 12; JCL 10, 11 (vice-pres.) 12 (pres.); Hoosier Boys State 1 2; Letters of Commendation PSAT-NMSQT; Alternate for Honors Abroad 1 1 ; Pep Band 9,10,11,12; Stage Band 9, 1 0, 11,12; Sctiolastic letter 9,10,11,12. CINDY KIESS:Gf A9. 10, 1 1 ; Pep Club 9, 10, 1 1 , 12; NHS 1 1 , 12; Girls volleyball 11,12; Girls basl etball 1 1 ; Class officer 1 2 (treas.). Scholastic letter 9, 10, 11, 12; Homecoming queen can- didate 1 2; Powder puff football 11,12. KATHLEEN KNUDSEN: French Club 10, 11; Speech team 12; FTA9. BONNIE KOENEMAN: GAA 9, 1 0, 1 1 ; NHS 1 1 , 1 2; Cheerleader 9, 10, 1 1 ; Homecoming Queen. NANETTE KORTENBER: GAA 9, 1 0; Pep Club 9; Gymnastics 10, 11, 12. 107 Class of ' 74 first to combine baccalaureate, commencement GREG KRAUSS: Tennis 10,11; Intramurals 1 2; ICT 1 2, KATHIE KRUASS: GAA 9, 10, 11; Concert Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 12; Girls volleyball 11, 12; Gymnastics 9, 10; Year- book 9; Newspaper 10; Swing choir 11; Student Council 9. 10, 11. PATRICK KUHNLE: Quill and Scroll 1 2; Student Council 11,12 (election committee); NHS 12; Boys Pep Block 12; Golf Team 9, 10, 11, 12; Legend 12; Hoosier Boys State 11; Co-ed volleyball organizer 11,12; Perfect attendance 12; Scholastic letter 12. JOAN LANGSTON: Band 9,10,11,12; Brave Generation 11,12; Concert Choir 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Pep Club 9; Spanish Club 10,11. LINDA LEHRMAN: Pom-pon girls 11,12 ROBERT LEHRMAN: NHS 1 2; Boys Pep Block 1 2; Scholastic let- ter 10, 11, 12; Track 12. PAT LENGERICH MARY LINDAHL: GAA 9,10.11; Student Council 1 0; Band 9,10, 11, 12; Brave Generation 11, 12; Concert Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; French Club 9,10,11,12; Pep Club 9,10; Speech Team 1 0; NHS 11.12 (pres.); Spanish Club 11,12; SSS 1 2; Girls basketball 1 0, 11,12; Rifle team 9, 10, 1 1, 12; Swim meets (timer, statistician) 9, 10, 11, 12; Hurdle girl 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Powder puft football 11, 12; Hoosier Girls State 12; School play (make-up) 10; Pep Band 9, 10.11,12; Marching Band 9,10,11,12; Concert Band 9,10,11, 12. LORI LOBSIGER: Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Brave Generation 10. 11. 12; Concert Choir 9, 10, 1 1. 12; Choir guitar accompanist 9, 10, 11, 12; Hoosier Girls State 12; Stage Band 9, 10, 11, 12; School play 10 (sound), 1 1 (stage manager), 12 (make-up); Pep Band 9. 10.11,12; Marching Band 9,10,11.12. DIANNELOSHE KATHLEEN LUGINBILL: Brave Generation 12; Concert Choir 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Pep Club 9, 1 0; NHS 1 2; SSS 1 0, 1 1 . SANDY MCNEIL ' What will you miss most after you graduate from high school? ' Some of the people and the security of a small town and a small school where you know everyone and can depend on them. — Kathy Knudsen Having fun: throwing erasers, putting tacks on seats, and I ' ll miss all those good ole teachers. But most of all, I will miss the rest of the 74 class. I even felt bad when the ' 72 and ' 73 classes left Bellmont High School. — Terry Miller I will just miss being here. You lose contact with most of your friends, and you just won ' t see them anymore. — Randy Moellering I ' ll miss skipping classes and baking pies tor Mr. Elder. And I ' ll miss playing my harmonica in the bathroom. — Sharee Davis 108 Below left: Angle Irwin adjusts her hat In order to look perfect for senior dress down day. Left: Examining the results of a pre-school incident are Dianne Blume and Jan Voirol. mi ' ' ' you graduate from high school? ' The thing I will nniss most after I graduate is the good times of goofing off and horsing around with my friends during school and between classes. — Kim Stucky I ' ll miss the gang and the parties — and I ' ll really miss Mr, Boyle and Mr. Bittner. — Anamarie Miller ... all the activities that brought the whole school together. — Rick Heimann I ' ll miss Mr. Bittner ' s cute dimples and his cowboy boots. ' ' — Toni Mahlan Certainly I ' ll miss Mr. Elder and his white, snazzy shoes, the voice of Bellmont, and the long 55 minute penods. — Sharon Beihold I ' ll miss Miss Haubold and Brave Generation and Mrs. Schauss ' always telling us things she ' shouldn ' t tell us ' . I ' ll also miss the chocolate eclairs because my mom never buys them. — Joan Langston The highlight of my senior year was graduating. No more tests, pop quizzes, homework, and grumpy teachers. — Greta Sonner I ' ll remember keeping the first place trophy after march- ing in the Berne Halloween parade, — Judy Hamrick BILL t ACKLlN: Science Club 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Art Club 1 2; B-Club 9, 10, 11, 12; NHS 11, 12; Boys Pep Block 1 2; Swimming team 9, 10, 11; School play 12, TON! MAHLAN: Pom-pon girls 9,10,11,12; Pep Club 9; Spanlsti ClublO, 11, GREG MANKEY: Science Club 10, 11, 12 (pres.); German Club 11,12; B-Club 11,12; NHS 11,12; Boys Pep Block 1 2; Swimming team 9,11 (captain), 1 2 (captain); Sctiolastic letter 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Hoosier Boys State 1 1 , Salutatonan. REX MARBACH: Boys Pep Block 9,10,11,12; Football 9. L YNN MARKLEY: German Club 1 1 , 1 2; Pep Club 9, 1 0; NHS 1 1 , 1 2; Attendance award 9, 1 0. DOW MASSONNE: Boys Pep Block 12; Track 9; Homecoming escort 1 1 ; Homecoming king candidate 12- WENDYK. I ASSOTH: Quill and Scroll 12; GAA 9; Student Coun- cil 9, 11, 12 (trees,); Pom-pon girls 10, 11; DE 1 2; Art Club 1 1 ; Speech Team 12; Class officers 11 (secy); Legend 12; Home- coming attendant 9; School play 11, 12; Choir 9, 10; Concert Choir11;PepClub9, 12, LISA MAZELIN: Pom-pon girls 9,10,11,12. 109 HOWARD MESING ANAMARIE MILLER: GAA 9 GLEN MILLER Science Club 11,12 (treas); NHS 11, 12; Boys Pep Block 1 2; Rifle Team 9,10,11,12; Baseball 9; Intramurals 9; Scholastic letters 9,11; Perfect attendance 9,10,11,12, JOE MILLER: Boys Pep Block 12, Football 9; Basketball 9; Intra- murals 9, 10, 11. KAREN MILLER: Quill and Scroll 11,12 (secy); Student Council 1 1 ; Pom-pon girls 1 1 , Pep Club 9; Legend 11,12; Brave Talk 1 2. NINA MILLER: GAA 10, 11; Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Gymnastics 1 0, 11, 12; Brass Choir 1 1 , 12; Pep Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Stage Band 11,12; FTA 1 1 ; Exploratory teaching 1 2. RHONDA MILLER: GAA 9, Pep Club 9,10.11,12; Homecoming queen 12. TERRY MILLER: Rifle Team 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Brave Talk 1 2. RANDY MOELLERINC: Concert Choir 11,12; Boys Pep Block 1 2; Rifle Team 9. COLETTE MORENCE: GAA 9; Student Council 11, 12; DE 12; Pep Club 9, 12; Girls volleyball 11; Gymnastics 11; Track 11; Cheerleader 9, 10, 11 JIM WALTER MOWERY: Intramurals 1 2; ICT 1 2. CATHY NASH: Band 9. 10, 11, 12: Concert Choir 10; Pep Club 9 1 0; SSS 1 1 ; JCL 1 0; Hurdle girl 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2. 110 Above: Kinn Slucky and Anamarie Miller try to tind friend- ship with Peppi, the county ' s police dog, in Mr. Bittner ' s class. Top right: Tired of the old hum-drum of cafeteria food are Cindy Kiess, Colette Morence, Mary Lindahl and Nina Miller as they enjoy a treat from Penquin Point on senior dress down day. Right: To prevent Bill Macklin ' s face from melting, Molly Carll applies transluscent powder before his appearance in ' Opal is a Diamond. iidMiiillM0 X DOUG PIERCE: Football 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9, 1 0. PAM PRICE JANICE REBER GREG REEF MARIO RICHTER: Boys Pep Block 1 2. VIC RIDER: Science Club 1 2; French Club 1 0, 1 1 ; Boys Pep Block 1 2; Basketball 9; Intramurals 10,11,12; School play 1 2. ERIC RIESEN MICHELLE ROSS: Student Council 9; DE 12; Brave Generation 11,12; Concert Choir 9,10,11,12; Pep Club 9, 1 0. Ill SHELLEY ROTH: Science Club 11, 12; Concert Choir 9, 10, 11 , 1 2; Pep Club 9, 1 0, 1 2; Spanish Club 9. DUANE SCHAMERL OH KIM SCHAMERLOH: German Club 11, 12 (vice-pres); Brave Generation 12; Concert Choir 11,12; B-Club 11,12; NHS 11,12 Football 9.10,11,12; Basketball 9,10,11,12; Baseball 9,10,11 1 2. Class officer 1 (vice-pres.); Smart Set 1 1 . 1 2 (pres.). JOHN SCHAUSS: Quill and Scroll 12; Student Council 9, 12 (pres.); B-Club 10, 11 (vice-pres.), 12 (pres); Cross Country 11 Football 9,10; Basketball 9,10,11,12; Baseball 9,10,11; Class officer 9 (pres.), 10 (pres.), 11 (vice-pres.); Legend 12; Boys State11,FCA9, 10, 11,12. KAREN SCHERRY: Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Brave Generation 12, Concert Choir 9, 1 0, 1 2; Pep Band 9,10,11,12; Stage Band 1 2, Clarinet Choir 10, 11,12. WENDY SCHROCK: Quill and Scroll 1 1 ; French Club 1 1 ; Speech Team 1 2; NHS 11,12; legend 1 1 (editor-in-chief). PAUL SCHULTZ: Science Club 10, 11; German Club 10; Boys Pep Club 12; School play 12. JOE SERNA: Student Council 11; Spanish Club 10, 11 (vice- pres.) 12; Boys Pep Block 12; Wrestling 9; Class officer 12 (pres.); Intramurals 9,10,11,12; School play 1 2. 1!2 Ruth Thieme, Greg Mankey top students DIANE SHAFFER: GAA 1 0: Pep Club 9. 1 0. JOHN SHANNON TOM SHEETS: Science Club 1 1 , 1 2; German Club 1 2; B-Club 1 1 , 1 2; Boys Pep Block 1 2; Swimming team 9,10,11,12 (captain). JO ANSHELTO V. Pom-pon girls 11; Spanish Club9, 10, 1 1 ; SSS 10. DEB SHOOK: Science Club 12; French Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; JCL 1 2; Volleyball 1 1 . Left: Getting ready for primary elections are Paul Schultz and Doug Singleton as they register to vote at the court house. Top: Joe Serna waits calmly as he gets measured for his cap and gown. Above: Spotlighted during her solo is Deb Sprunger dancing her fingers across the piano to the tune of ' ' Stardust. ' ' JANET SHOUP: GAA 9,10,11; Science Club 1 2; French Club 1 1 , 12; PepClub9; Softball 11, 12, 113 Mrs. Peggy Sprague, Mr. Ron Bittner sponsor class of ' 74 DOUG SINGLETON: B-Club 11,12; Boys Pep Block 12; Football 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9; Intramurals 10,11,12. KRIS SMITH: GAA 9,10,11; Band 9,10,11,12; French Club 1 1 ; NHS 1 1 , 1 2 (V, pres.); Softball 1 1 , 1 2; Girls Basketball 10,11,12 (capt.); Track 11, 12; Smarl Set 1 1 , 12 (v. pres.); Young Republi- cans 10. CARLA SMITLEY: Art Club 1 0, 1 1 ; Pep Club 9,10. JAMES SNYDER SUSAN SNYDER GRETA SONNER: Pep Club 1 2. lLV NSOUDERVICA12;RifleTeam9, 10, 11. JEAN L. SPANGLER: Quill and Scroll 12; Pep Club 9; Yearbook 12. JANALEE SPIEGEL: GAA 9. 10, 11, 12; Science Club 1 1 ; Art Club 9. 10, 11, 12 (pres.); Concert Ctioir 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9; Spanish Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 ; Gymnastics 10,11,12; Track 1 1 . CHERIE SPRUNGER: Concert Choir 1 2; Pep Club 1 1 ; Scholastic letter 1 1 ; Pertect Attendance 9; Co-ed volleyball 1 1 . DEB SPRUNGER: Student Council 9, 10, 11 (v. pres); Brave Generation 11, 12; Concert Choir 11,12 (acconnpanist); French Club 1 1 (secy.), 1 2 (v. pres.); Pep Club 9,10,11; NHS 11,12. SHERRI STILLABOWER KIM STOPPENHAGEN: Pep C ub 9. 10, 11; NHS 11, 12; Track 11 Powder puff football 11,12. SANDY STRADER: Gymnasiics 1 1 . DAN STRICKLER: Football 9.10,11,12; Wrestling 9,10,11,12 Baseball 9, 10. KIMELA STUCKY: GAA 9, 10, 11; Pep Club 9, 10, 11, 12; NHS 11,12; Spanish Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 ; SSS 1 2; Powder puff football 1 1 12. KIM TERHUNE: Pep Club 9,10; Homecoming attendant 1 0; Reserve cheerleader 1 1 ; Powder puff football 1 1 . LETHA THIEME: Pep Club 9, 1 1 , 1 2. RUTH m EMECGE 12; Science Club 12; Pep Club 9, 10, 11, 12; NHS 11,12; Scholastic letter 9,10,11,12; GAA 10,11; Volleyball 1 1 ; Perfect attendance 9, 10, 1 1 , 12; Valedictorian; Young Demo- crats 10, 11,12. TONY THIEME: German Club 12; Brave Generation 12; Concert Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; B-Club 11, 12; Boys Pep Block 12; Cross Country 9,10,11,12; Wrestling 9, 1 0, 1 1 ; NHS 1 2. WILLIE THOMAS: Boys Pep Block 1 2; Basketball 9. JAN VOIROL: Band 9. 10, 11, 12; Pep Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Stage Band 11, 12. JO WADE: JCL 1 0; Legend 1 2; Quill and Scroll 1 2; Scholastic let- ter 1 1 ; Choir 10, 11,12. STEVE WASS: Boys Pep Block 1 2. 114 TED ZEHR: DE 1 1 , 1 2; B-Club 1 0; Swimming team 9, 10; Golf team 9. JANIS WATTS: Quill and Scroll 10,11,12 (pres.); GAA 9,10.11; German Club 11, 12; Pep Club 10, 11, 12; NHS 11. 12; SSS 1 0. 11, 12; Legend 1 2; Brave Talk 1 0; 1 1 (editor-in-chief); 1 2; Who ' s Who in foreign languages 1 1 ; Perfect attendance 1 1 . WILLI AM. WEMHOFF: Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Science Club 11, 12; NHS 1 2; Rifle Team 1 1 , 1 2; Pep Band 9,10.11.12; Stage Band 10. 11. 12- DUANE WERLING: Boys Pep Block 12; Basketball 9; Track 11; Intramurals 11,12. SANDY WHITTENBARGER: Pep Club 9,10. PAULA WILKINSON: GAA 9; Pom-pon girls 1 1 ; OEA 12 (pres.); Pep Club 9. 1 0. 1 2; SSS 12; Swimming team 12, GENE WITTE: Boys Pep Block 12; Football 9. 10; Basketball 9, 1 0; Baseball 9.10; Intramurals 11.12. LYNN WITTE: B-Club 11. 12; Football 9. 10. 11. 12; Baseball 9; Intramurals 12. JACKIE WURM Seniors not pictured Kevin Adams Bill Augsburger Tim Berkshire Kevin Birch Steve Blocker Mike Bohlander Craig Bultemeier Lynn Callow Linda Canales Brad Chnsten Steve Colclasure Linda Drake Stan Frauhiger Tim Hammond Cathy Hughes Larry Irwin Lynn Kohne Eric Light Rich McCullough Kathy McDonald Sheri Mankey Scott Mansfield Tony Mendoza Dave Meyer Denny Miller Janet Mowery Ester O ' Campo Athena Price Chris Ranly Ken Reinhart Mark Roeder Rich Rumschlag Peter Setton Joe Shaffer Dan Sills DaveSilva Jeff Springer Bruce Sprunger Jeff Stuarf JackTussing Pat VanPoppel Below: Bob Lehrman. Kathy McDonald, and Dave Meyer relax w hile riding the bus to see the White House.  ? ' fm - Abbott, Deb Alberding, Sue Andrews, Brian Augsburger, Linda Bargy, Regina Bauer, Ron Baumann, Beth Beam, Kathy Becker, Terry Beer, Victor Bentz, Deb Bentz, Dennis Biebericti, Doug Bieberich, Janelle Juniors: ' What can you do as a junior that you couldn ' t in previous years? ' As a junior I am allowed to take boys home economics which is a course for junior and senior boys. Until this time I was not allowed to take this course tor some unobvious rea- son that the administration had thought up. Glenn Watts When you are a junior you are included in more activities; you get to know the teach- ers better and are therefore able to get out of class frequently. Julie Fuhrman There are more opportunities to get involved; you can pursue any interest. Terry Becker Right: Seated on the sidewalk is Isabella Villago- mez working to finish her latch hook rug. Far right: Deb Simon uses her accounting skill to figure out her own money problems. Bischoff, Dave Black, Cheryl Bleeke, Claudine Bleeke, Linda Blomenberg, Susie Blume, Pam Bohnke, Wil Braun, Jim Braun, Mary Brazill, Tim Briede, Jean Brown, Kevin Brunner, Denny Brunton, Judy 116 Drake, John Eichhorn, Bob Erxleben, Janice Fennig, Phil Fifer, Ed Fink, Nathan Franklin, Alan 117 -f Franz, Dale Freeby, Kent Freed, Rick Frledt, Jim Friedt, Peggy Fruchte, Mike Fuhrman, Julie Fullenkamp, Anna Gage. Tim Gallmeyer, Randall Garner, John Garwood, Dennis Gase, Pam Gebhard, James Gentis, Steve Gephart, Sue Gerber, Joe Gerber, Roger Ginger, Deb Grant, Vicki Grote, Caria Grote, Dennis Grote, Tim Guereca, Sergio Guise, Mike Hackman, Jim Hammond, Beckie Hammond, Greg Hammond, Janice Hammond, Rory Hamrick, Joyce Hann, Cathy Hart, Linda Hartman, Vickie Harvey, Jeff Heckler, Doug 118 Heckman, Dale Helms, Ton! Hess, Brian High, Linda Hitchcock, Jenny Hoopingarner, Mike Hermann, Steve Huey, Melinda Hutker, Lora rwin, Deb Isch, Lisa Isch, Sue Jackson, Richard Johnson, Becky Larkin, Lorraine Laurent, Greg 119 120 Below left: Looking surprised over the newly decorated sectional hall Above: Waiting for Bellmont to pull another game out of the fire are are Tim Grote and Tom Mowery. Kent Stoppenhagen, Doug Bieberich, and Scott Odle Miller, Ruth Miller, Scott Moeller, Donna Morton, Rick Moser, Gary Moser, Mike Mowery, Tom Reef, Barb Reentz, Janet Rhynard, Mary Rickord, Janelle Rickord, Nancy Ripley, Rozelyn Ritter, Teri 121 Robbins, Steve Romero, Lily Romero, Rick Roop, Brenda Ross, Randy Rumschlag, Harry Rumschlag, Marilyn Rumschlag, Paul Salway, Ed Sauer, Mark Schueler, Barb Schultz, Joyce Schultz, Rosle Schweier, Pete Seitz, Janice Seitz, Mike Selking, Jeannie Serna, Diane Shaffer, Deb Sheets, Jeff Sheets, Yvonne Siefring, Diane Simon, Deb Spangler, Carol Spangler, Dan Spangler, Janet Sprunger, Beth Stoppenha- gen, Kent Straub, Becky Strickler, Diane Strickler, Mike Strickler, Rusty Teeple, Cindy Thieme, Bruce Thieme, Ken Tieman, Willie Tschannen, Barb Voreis, Pam Wade, Greg Wagner, Anita Ward, Kendra Wass, Duane Watkins, Robin Walls, Glenn Wemhoff, Greg Wenger, Lisa Werling, Mike Werling, Vernon Whisman, Curtis Whitlock, Steve Wilson, Jim Witte, Denise Witte, Jan Wolfe. Gwen Wolpert, Jane Wolpert, Phil Zeser, Donna Far left: Cindy Lovellette waits patiently while Robin Watkins takes Beth Sprunger ' s prom picture order. Left: Jelly Roll (Eric) Butler of the Dixieland Band tips his hat to the audi- ence during the Pops Concert. 123 Sophomores: ' What do you think of the new mini-courses? ' I like changing classes every nine weeks because I get to know more kids. — Mary Girard I enjoy mini courses because they are not that long. — Dave Langston The only thing wrong is that I had too much to read tor the short time. — Curt Rash Mini-courses are good since they are short, but it they think they are teaching us something, they ' re crazy. — Trent Blackburn Right: Getting class rings and receiving the privilege to drive are important goals of most of 76 soptiomores. Far right: Elected class officers for ttie year are Tristi Roop. Deb Bauman, Tammy Baker, and Tim Zeser. Alberding, Dennis Andrews, Deb Arnold, Leisa Artea, Felipe Baker, Lynn Baker, Tammy Baker, Ted Balliet, Steve Baumann, Debbie Beer, Kevin Bittner, John Black, Anita Black, Terri Blackburn, Trent Bleeke, Rick BIythe, Linda Bodle, Ray Bohnke, Eric Boyd. Linda Braun, Bill Braun, Matt Braun, Robert Brazill, Chris Brewer, Jack Briede, Mike Brune, Charles Brunner, Donna Brunner, Tammy 124 Buckingham, Kevin Liuescher, Anne Bullemeier, Bruce Burkhart, Ron Busse, Dan Butcher, Verlln Butler, Benjamin Butler, Bruce Buuck, Glenn Call, Cheryl Callow, Billie Jo Case, Lisa Christen, Jody Cochran, Kevin Evans, Dee Ann Everett, Mark Everett, Randy Faurote, Rebecca Feasel, Jim Fegley, Cathy Fifer, Deb Fink, Ed Ford, Dan Fox, Deb Frauhiger, Bill Frauhlger, Sarah Frick, Melissa Fruchte, Mark Fuelling, Barb Fuelling, Martin Fuhrman, Gary Garcia, Arnulfo Garner, James Gaunt, Dave Geels, Alice Gephart, Roxanne Geyer, John Gilpin, Lisa Girard, Mary Gravens, Jim Gray, Gordon Green. Jack Grim, Deb Grote, Dean Guerra, Agatha Guerra, Wanda Gumm, Bev Haines, Janelle Hakes, Stephanie Hall,Pam Hammond, Ramona Harrell, DeLayne Harrison, Delores Hart, Tim Hebble, Heather Helblig, Kim Hendricks, Peggy Hess, Ed Hirschy, Roger Hobrock, Rosalyn Hotfnnan, Brenda Hoffman, Cheryl 1 Hoffman, Dan Kozlowski, Martha Krueckeberg, Barry Krueckeberg, Carol Krueckeberg, Rebecca Kuck, Dara Kunkel, Nancy Laman, Jere Langston, Dave Lee, Kathy Lehrman, Randall Lengerich, Leo Linder, Ken Loshe, Deb Luginblll, Jeff Lybarger, Chris McConaha, Mike McCullough, Edith McGill, Tom McMillen, Kay McMillan, Nancy Manley, Deb Mansfield, Mark Marbach, Bonnie Marbach, Leesa Marshall, Bonnie Martin, Roger Melching, Kristie Mendez, Eric Above: Gee, it sure was a thrill winning the sectional since I am only a sophomore, declares Rick Schauss. Above: Gee, it sure is a thrill to watch everyone decorate the halls for sectional week. states Kevin Buckingham. 128 Mendez, John Mendez, Teresa Miller, Max 129 Schauss, Rick Scherry, Mark Scheumann, Karen Scheumann. Merlin Schlindler, Suzie Schlemmer, Herbert Schmoll, Beth Schnurr, Jerry Schultz, Ginny Schweier, Diane Sefton, Julie Selking, Janet Shaffer, Nancy Shaffer, Pam Shaffer, Paul Shelton, Jay Shoup, Tom Siefring, Dort Singleton, Denny Sipe, Randy Smelser, Marcy Smith, Steve Smitiey, Gayla Snyder, Mike Sonner, Greg Sowards, Jim. 130 Spangler, Cheryl Spaulding, Rachel Sprunger, Sally Staub, Joe Steele, Sandy Stetler, Suzette Stevens, Ron Stillabower, Mike Stonesifer, Rob Stucky, Deb Swarts, Stephanie Teeple, Wayne Terhune, Jeff Tharp, Vickie Wefel, Lee Wendel, Don Wendel, Ken West, Ken Whisman, Mike Wiseman, Deb Womack, George Wurm, Brian Zander, Karen Zeser, Tim 131 Freshmen: Abel, Cole Aby, William Alberding, Jeff Andrews, Mark Andrews, Steve Artea, Norma Ashley, James Aspy, Gary Balliet, Nancy Barger, Cindy Basham, Mike Bauman, Ron Baumgartner, Kim Beard, Nancy Beer, Lynn Beer, Tim Beer, Tony Biederman, Scott Bittner, Steve Bleeke, Danny Boerger, Patty Bogner, Jill Bollinger, Duke Bowman, Patty Bracy, Carol Braun, Diane Braun, Janet Brite, Caria m courses with upperclassmen? ' We should have the older students in our classes so we can get to know them and vice versa. — Jill Bogner I ' d rather be with the juniors and seniors so they will not put me down later. — Dot Eichorn Getting to know the older kids is fun, but many times the teachers expect too much from the underclassmen. — Mike Carll Not really, because the upperclassmen seem to get away with murder and put the freshmen down — Karia McBames Right: Freshman class officers are Greg Fleming Jean Porter, Sharon McConaha and Kurt Elder Bottom right: Kendel Krueckeberg Vickie Zeser Becky Bultemeyer, and Julie Jackson were elected cheerlead- ers. The student body selected eight then the teachers narrowed it to four. 132 Brite, Greg Brodbeck, Tami Brunner, Darlene Brunner. Deb Brunton, Barb Bulmahn, Mark Bultemeier, Roger Bultemeyer, Becky Butcher, Bev Butcher, Gall Butler, Leoa Butler, Nathan Buuck, Kent Callow, Mary Ann Carll, Mike Carpenter, Bill Cheatwood, Regina Chilcote, Tyler Colclasure, Mike Cole, Brent Cole, Sharolyn Cook, Ken Costello, Penny Costello, Tom Cowans, Brett Cowens, Joyce Coyne, Barb Daniels, Jim Dryer, Patty Ehlnger, Barry 133 Eichorn, Dorothy Elder, Kurt Emerich, Virgil Engle, James Everett, Ken Eager, Ray Faurote, Gary Faurote, Tim Fennig, Kay Fett, Jonottian Fifer, Tammy Fleming, Greg Foreman, Mike Fosnaugh. Keltti Fuelling, Cindy Fuhrman, Karen Fuhrman, Mike Fullenkamp, Pat Gaffer, Laura Gage, Ed Gage, Joan Gallmeyer, Jon Garcia, Janie Garwood, Vanessa Gase, Deb Gaskill, Jeff Gass, Becky Gebhard, Dave J ' f . 134 Geels, Joyce Geels, Yvonne Gentis, Karen Gerber, Kathy Gerber, Mark Gerke, Treva left: Working steadily to finish their float for Homecoming night are Becky Gass and class sponsor IVIrs. Janice Heiman. Above: Kendel Krueckeberg, Sharon McConaha, Tom Ross, and, Chris Hackman secure the sign for sectional week. Gilbert, Dave Gilpin, Lori Girard, Rosanne Goldner, Ricky Grim, Leslie Grote, Mary Grote, Richard Guereca, Mario Guise, Andy Hackman, Amy Hackman, Chns Hackman, Dan Hakes, Nan Hakes, Sandra Halikowski, Mike Hammond, Steve Hamrick, Jim Harkless, Tammy 135 Freshmen: 1f you could change the school system, Helmrich, Laura Herndon, Juanita Highlen, Cindy Hirschy, Mike Hirschy, Marlene Hormann, Doug Hornick, Ed Howell, Laurie Hower, Faith Isch, John Jackson, Julie James, Pam Jauregui, Denise Jenkins, Kent Johnson, Henry Johnson, Mike Kaehr, Steve Kincaid, Sonny Kline, Diane Kline, Jerry Klinetob, George I think we should be able to go outside dur- ing lunch and walk around. — Jack Walker They should have more activities like dances or carnivals not only to keep stu- dents occupied but also to raise money for future affairs. — Sheryl Price The scheduling system has something to be desired. It would be nice to take the classes you signed up for. — Dicky McBride Girls sports should have as much if not more priority than the guys sports. — Betsy Roop Right: Disgusted Steve Hammond throws in his cards as Mark Gerber chalks up another point in euchre with the help of partner Dave O ' Dell. John Mankey rakes in the cards determined to stack the deck in his favor for the next round during Romper Room. Far right: Catching a few rays duhng study hall are Lau he Howell, Sue Heiser, Jill Bogner, Laura Helmrich, and Linda Davis while exchanging bits of news. Hartmann, Marlene Harvey, Angela Harvey, Mark Hawkins, John Heckler, Kathy Heimann, Patty Heiser, Sue 136 Lengerich, Paul Lengerich, Philip Llechty, Cheri Light, Greg Logan, Brad Loshe, Jeff Loshe, Julia Ludwig, Doug McBarnes, Karia McBride, Mona McBride, Richard McConaha, Sharon McDonald, Greg McDonald, Randy McGill, Phil McNeil, Steve Macklin, Chuck Maines, Cathy Mankey, Greg Mankey, John Manley, Peggy Marbach, Brenda Marbach, Kathy Massonne, Mike 137 Mendez, Jessie Mendez, Karen Mendez, Patty Meyer, Eric Miller, Charlie Miller, Christine Miller, Greg Miller, LeAnn Miller, Mark Miller, Mary Miller, Nick Miller, Steve Moeller, Jeff Moorman, Cindy Moser, Myra Moser, Steve Moses, Ken Mowery, Tammy Myers, Don Myers, Keith Myers, Susie Neale, Glela Nytfeler, Linda O ' Campo, Silvia O ' Dell, Dave Osterman, Shelly Peters, Larry Peterson, Bonnie Pollock, Mark Porter, Jean Price, Sheryl Quehl, Brenda Left Picking up April tornado refuse are Nick Miller, Tony West Don West, and Keith Fosnaugh. Above Pete Rees downs a banana at the Latin ban- quet . X Far Right Doug Lu6wg bisects a grasshopper. 138 Rambo, Jeff Rambo, Tom Razo, Cfiarlie Razo, Ramona Rees, Pete Reinhart, Brenda Rickord, Rose Roop, Betsy Ross, Doreen Ross, Tom Rumschlag, Dave Rumschlag, Tony Salway, Diane Sands, Tim Sauer, Rhonda Schlemmer, Herbert Schmitt, Nancy Schmoll, Steve Schrock, Beth Schueler, Norman Schultz, Alice Schultz, Bil Schweier, Paula Seip, Esther Shackley, Lori Shannon, Rick Sharpe, Larry Shinabery, Randy Sowards, Dave t Stetler, Kelly 139 Stevens, Ron Stimpson, Mike Stnckler, Scott Sudduth, Mindy Sullivan, Rick Ttiarp, Ctiris Thieme, Doug Thieme, John Thieme, Ron Tuszynski, Joyce Tutewiler. Kim Vanhorn, Kevin Vergara, Mike Villagomez, Rosemary Voglewede, Jim Voirol, Bill Voreis, Kim Walchle, Tim Walker, Jack Walters, Connie Watson, Deb Weiland, Bob Wenning, Andy West, Don West, Tony White, Jerry White, Sue Whittenbarger, Steve Wilder, Sue Williamson, Greg Wittkoph, Sue Woebbeking, Deb Wolfe, Pam Wolfe, Tam Wolfe, Teresa Wolpert, Charlie Young, Ann Zeser, Vickie V ' i . Above: During recreation study hall. Amy Hackman pings the ball to Laura Gaffer who gets ready to pong it back. Karen Gentis and Barb Brunton are silent spectators along with Kent Stoppenhagen, junior. 140 Cross Country 6 wins 8 losses Gary Busse FRONT ROW: Dan Larrabee, Tony Thieme, Mark Roeder, Jim Engle, Steve Kaehr, Dan Hackman, Paul Shaffer. ROW 2: Ken Thieme, Greg Miller, Joe Gerber, Duane Schamerloh, Tim Grote, Andy Guise, Doug Bieberlch, John Garner, Coach Gary Busse Tennis 7 wins 5 losses Mark Young FRONT ROW: Scott Strlckler, Kurt Elder, Scot Odie, Chris Marbach, Steve Pilklngton. ROW 2: Coach Mark Young, Bill Frauhlger, Tom Hooplngarner, John Miller, Colin Johnson, Mike Snyder. 141 Varsity Football 5 wins 5 losses Al Harants - n ' . ' r ' ' ' ' . ' H ' i ' ' ' j J J ' ' ■ - ' -.1, Jari ' ce beil;; ' OP. J ' Dave O Campo, Rusly blnckler, Ron Bulcher, Dan Spangier Mike Hoopingamer, Doug Pierce, Greg Koons, Rich Rambo Dan Slnckler Tom Lister, Chris Desjean: Mike Frucnie ROW 3 Randy Burkhart, manager. Brain Hess, Kim Schamerloh Doug Singlelon Tim Brazill, Jim Friedl. Bill Foreman, Scolt Miller, Les Baxter Ed Filer, Jay Arnold Brian Andrews Wayne Porter, Harry Rumschlag, Glen Wans, manager 00 4 Kent Freeby, manager. Gene Butcher Mike Guise Duane Wass, Jim Gebhafd, Greg Koons, Dan Hoffman, Mike Seitz, Lynn Witle, Luke Leita, Kenl Stoppenhagen Ste«e Hor- mann: Dave DeLong, Chris Ranly, Terry Miller, manager Reserve Football 3 wins 2 losses 1 tie Al Lindahl ;P i::ii FRONT ROW: Curtis Rash, Jerry Schnurr, Dan Busse. Kevin Ripley, James Feasel. Dee Wass, Jack Green ROW2- Ron Miller, Barry Krueckeberg, Chris Brazill, Mark Fruchte, Randy McDonald, Steve Balliet. ROW 3: Jeff Luginbill Steve Smith, Rick Schauss, Martin Fuelling, Brian Wurm, Rob Stonesifer. NOT PICTURED: Coach Al Lindahl 142 Freshman Football n, Lou Hatke FRONT ROW: Brett Cowens, manager; Greg Fleming; Duke Bollinger; John Isch; Dave Gilbert; Kent Buuck; Tom Ross; Tom Rambo; Cole Able, manager. ROW 2: Ed Hornick, manager; Phillip Lengreich; Mike Stimson; Mike Colclasure; Jeff Rambo; Henry Johnson; Bill Voirol; Mike Foreman; John Hawkins; Jon Fett; Tim DesJean, manager. ROW 3: Coach Lou Hatke; Doug Ludwig; Jeff Alberding; Greg Williamson; Jesse Mendez; Mike Bas- ham; Dave Beghard; Steve Miller; Bill Aby; Bill Schultz; Roger Bultemeier; Coach Bob Pilkington. Swimming 8 wins 6 losses Mark Young Wawasee 89 Bellmont 73 Huntington 106 Bellmont 65 Bellmont 97 Muncie South Side 66 Shawnee 106 Bellmont 61 Bellmont : •96 ' Howe Military- .75 arion 102 Bellmont 61 3ellmont : 115 South Adams 50 Huntington 118 Bellmont 53 Bellmont 130 Ivluncie Burris 35 Bellmont 46 Hovye Military 38 Bellmont : 112 South Adams 50 vyawasee , 85 Bellmont . 83 Bellmont . 101 Blackford 66 Bellmont 89 Warsaw 83 TOURNAMENT RESUL TS Lewis Cass Invitational: second Sectional: eieventh:with 3872 points FRONT ROW: Mark Harvey; Brad Logan; Mike Stillabower; Tim Faurote; Jeff Hakes; Gail Nilsen. ROW 2: Tim DesJean, manager; Tom Gaunt; Tom Shoup; Greg Mankey; Tom Maloney; Chris Des- Jean; Paula Wilkinson. RO V 3.- Coach Mark Young; John Miller; Doug Heckler; Tom Sheets; Greg Koons; Eric Bohnke. 143 Girls Softball 6 wins losses Barbara Baker, Phyllis Hebble FRONT ROW: Coach Phyllis Hebble, Rose Schultz, Amy Hackman, Kris Smith, Sylvia Ortiz, Jane Wolpert. ROW 2: Cyndy Bleeke, Quett Picktord, Nan Mankey, Ruth Miller, Laura Gaffer, Anne Fullenkamp, Judy Merriman. ROW 3: Coach Barbara Baker, Rachel Spaulding, Lisa Isch, Jody Christen, Anita Wagner, Laurie Freeby, Janet Shoup, Linda Myers, Lisa Case. DeKalb Norwell Adams Central Bishop Luers Adams Central DeKalb Girls Volleyball 14 wins 10 losses Phyllis Hebble, Barbara Baker FRONT ROW: Coach Phyllis Hebble, Anna Leitz, Cindy Kiess, Laurie Freeby, Carol Bulmahn, Judy Merriman, Nan Kiess, Kathy Heckler, Karen Scheumann, Coach Barbara Baker. ROW 2: Chris Hackman, Betsy Hill, Sarah Frauhiger, Rose Schultz, Patty Kriegel, Sylvia Ortiz, Becky Krauss, Nan Mankey. Girls Var sity r ■ . BellfTioht 15-5 15-7 . Bellitiont H Tis ' Beltrtiont 15-2 13-15 vs. Souttlern We lis Belimon 15-11 15-13 Belimon It vs. Harding it vs. Blulfton Girl ' s Reseree Volleyball E Bellmont vs. Bistiop Luers i 1-15 1 15-17 t }ellmont vs. Soutti Adams Bellmont vs. South Adams 5-10 15-3 15-9 15-2 Jellmont vs. New Haven Bellmont vs. Concordia 10-15 5-15 Betimoni ■12-15 10-15 Concordia Beiimonl Snider 15.7 vs. Nonvell 15-6 Beiimonl vs. Portland l , 9-15 I ' ■ ;6-15-. ' 1 ■ Bellmom 1 5-6 ■ 15-3 Belimon ■ 15-13 ■.-. 5-15, ;,;,,;:.:S;15: , Ivs Angola . BisHop Luers 12,15 13-15 Bellmont ■ 10-15 ■ : :7-15 Bellmont 15-12 15-3 vs. New Haver vs. Soulti Adar 10-15 13-15 1 Bellmont 15-1 15-5 ns Bellmont 15-3 15-10 vs Angola vs. Huntington 15-5 Belimon 4-15 9-15 Belimon 15-9 15-8 , It vs. Wayne it vs. Portland 8-15 1 15-12. i 15-12 1 Bellmont vs. Huntington 1 15-9 7-15 15-10 0-15 15-7 iellmont vs. Adams Central 2-1 5 5-5 5-9 144 iS i«i «gJf« Coach John Gate, Mike Hoopingarner, Duane Wass, Steve Hormann. Mike Guise, Rick Schauss, Dan Hoffman, Nate Fink, Luke Leitz, John Gaffer, Kim Schamerloh, Ron Getting, John Schauss, Tim Brazill, Coach Gary Miller Bellmont 72 Woodlan 58 Bellmont 83 Portland 65 Columbia City 85 Bellmont 72 Garrett 70 Bellmont 69 Concordia 72 Bellmont 66 Norwell 63 Bellmont 62 ot Bluffton 79 Bellmont 50 Bellmont 69 Heritage 58 Snider 66 Bellmont 61 Bellmont 61 Adams Central 56 Bellmont 73 Dwenger 62 Wayne 81 Bellmont 76 South Adams 73 Bellmont 65 Bellmont 84 DeKalb 75 Bellmont 81 Portland 62 SECTIONAL— Bellmont 76 Bellmont 71 Harding 55 Adams Central 56 South Adams 67 Bellmont 61 Bellmont 82 South Adams 68 East Noble 87 Bellmont 66 Bellmont 68 Southern Wells 61 Angola 66 Bellmont 64 REGIONAL— Bellmont L 74 ogansport 89 Reserve Basketball 13 wins 7 losses fi FRONT ROW: Mike McConaha, Van Nuerge, Ron Miller, Greg Williamson, Mike Colclasure, Tom Hoo- pingarner. ROW 2: Coach John Gate, Mike Basham, Ken Wendel, Den Singleton, Steve Smith, Marty Fuelling. John Gate 145 Freshman Basketball 17 wins 7 losses Gary Busse (f| r |i| FRONT ROW: Roger Bultemeler, Steve Schmoll, Steve Kaehr. Jim Engle, Mike Stimpson, John McMurray, ROW 2: Greg Fleming, Greg Miller, Doug Thieme, Doug Hormann, Mike Coclasure, Bill Voirol, Jim Voglewede. ROW 3: Mike Bastiam, Dave Gebtiard, Andy Guise, Greg Williamson, Herb Schlemmer, Coach Gary Busse. Varsity Wrestling 8 wins 1 loss Alan Kalver FRONT ROW: Pat Briede; Rick Rambo; Vic Beer; Dave O ' Camp; Dave Gilbert; Greg Mankey; Eric Mendez ROW 2: Head Coach Alan Kalver; Dan Strickler; Glenn Watts, manager; Paul Rumschlag, manager; John Isch, manager; Willie Tieman; John Garner; Kevin Mahlan. ROW 3: Dave DeLong; Mike Seltz; Harry Rumschlag; Wayne Porter; Brian Wurm; Coach Dennis Hays. Concordia .; 15 Bellmpnt 54 DeKalb e F. W. North Side ' ■ 15 3ellmont 25 TOURNAMENT RESULTS lew Haven ■ 15 Bellmpnt 8 — way firs Wayne 16 ; Bloomington 8 — way third Delta 26 ; ,NEIC firs Adams Central 12 ■ ; Sectional first Harding 8: .. Regional third 146 Reserve Wrestling 9 wins 1 loss FRONT ROW: Scott Thieme; Greg Mankey; Verlin Butcher; Tim Zeser; Bruce Thieme; Mike Snyder; Rusty Strickler; Dennis Porter; John Isch, manager ROW 2: Coach Dennis Hays; Gene Butcher; Kevin Mahlan; Wayne Porter; Mike Briede; Ed Fifer; Jim Friedt; Bill Schultz; Dean Grote; Bill Braun; Jay Shelton. Bellmont 55 Concordia Bellmont 48 F.W. North Side Bellmont , 20 Snider Bellmont 61 New Haven Bellmont 64 Wayne Bellmont 62 Delta 3 19 12 10. 9 5 Bellmont Bellmont Bellmont DeKalb TOURNAMENT RESULTS Adams Central Tournament 60 52 42 21 Bishop Dwenger Adarhs Central Harding Bellmont 2 3 3 15 first Freshman Wrestling 1 win 2 losses Dennis Hays FRONT ROW: Bill Aby, Greg Light, Rick Grote, Pete Rees. ROW 2: Dan Bleeke, Scoti Strickler, Kent Buuck, Coach Dennis Hays. 147 Girls Gymnastics 7 wins 2 losses Barbara Baker, PhyHis Hebble FRONT ROW: Julie Jackson, Karen Gentis, Nina Miller, Vickie Painter, Valerie Painter, Vickie Zeser, Quett Picktord, Karen Mendez, ROW 2: Coacti Phyllis Hebble, Becky Krauss, Kate DesJean, Irish Roop, Nancy Niblick, Kendel Krueckeberg, Janet Spangler, Janalee Spiegel, Nan Mankey, Coach Barbara Baker. Girls Basketball 9 wins 5 losses Phyllis Hebble, Barbara Baker FRONT ROW: Billie Callow, Sylvia Ortiz, Kris Smith. ROW 2: Rose Ric- kord, Tammy Baker, Mary Braun, Amy Hackman, Rose Schultz. Beth Schmoll. ROWS: Mary Lindahl, Linda Myers, Anita Wagner, Judy Mer- riman, Dort Sietring, Anna Leitz, Coach Phyllis Hebble. Golf 15 wins 3 losses Alan Kalver FRONT ROW: Coach Alan Kalver, Larry Peters, John Isch, Tammy Baker, Ray Fager, Gary Faurote, Steve Rumple, Jeft Sheets, Kurt Elder. ROW 2: Brian Andrews, Rick Heimann, Luke Leitz, Kent Freeby, Ron Stevens, Charles Miller, Chuck Wolpert, Pat Kuhnle. Varsily 15-3 1 z.. I ° . E, „-™j™, g. Reserve 5-8 1 :S 1 Girls Track 2 wins 4 losses Julia Grogg FRONT ROW: Mary Boltz, Sylvia Ortiz, Brenda Marbach, Barb Fuelling, Sherlie Jamison, Quett Pickford, Lorraine Lar- kin. Deb Loshe, Sarah Tieman. ROW 2: Mona Hammond, Holly Kukelhan, Ruth Miller, Patty Boerger, Chris Hackman, Rhonda Sauer, Becky Krauss, Karen Irwin, Sally Sprunger, Michelle Osterman, Darlene Mesing, ROW 3: Judy Merri- man, Janelle Bieberich, Caria Grote, Ginny Schultz, Brenda Roop, Maria Conrad, Karen Scheumann, Carol Bulmahn, Shelly Buuck, Annette Reitsteck, Betsy Roop, Marlene Mesing, Coach Julia Grogg. 149 Varsiy Track 5 wins 6 losses Lou Hatke, Mark Young FRONT ROW: Phil McGill, manager; Jim Engle, Paul Shaffer; Jeff Hakes; Doug Ludwig; Mike McConaha; Mark Fruchte. ROW 2: Head Coach Lou Hatke; John Garner; Bob Lehrman; Wayne Porter; Dan Spangler; Tim Brazill; Rick Rambo; Jeff Luginbill; Steve Miller; Assistant Coach Mark Young. ROWS: Joe Gerber; Doug Heckler; Doug Biebe- rich; Randy Hower; Dan Hoffman; Jay Arnold; Tim Grote. Reserve Track 6 wins 2 losses Lou Hatke, Mark Young •.rn - FRONT ROW: Head Coach Lou Hatke; Phil McGill, manager; Tom Maloney; Jeff Alberding; Dee Wass; Scott Lengi rich; Jeff Rambo; Tom Ross; Rusty Strickler; Steve Andrews; Dan Larabee; Keith Myers; Assistant Coach Ma Young. ROW 2: Jim Gebhard; Rod Jones; Greg Miller; Bill Aby; Bill Voirol; Eric Bohnke; Steve Moser; Dave Gebhan Greg Wemhoff . 150 Varsity Baseball 13 wins 13 losses Bob Pilkington and Gary Busse H FRONT ROW: Ed Hornick, manager; Ron Putteet; Tom Hoopingarner; Scott Miller, Duane Wass: Ken Thieme: Ron Oetting; Marty Fuelling, Willie Tieman; Mike Hoopingarner; Tom Lister; Dave Perks; Ron Brian Hess; Dale Franz; Dave Bischofi; Greg Koons; Coach Bob Pilk- Butcher; Dan Busse. ROW 2: Coach Gary Busse; Kim Schamerloh; ington. Reserve Baseball 3 wins 3 losses John Gate • «i  . ii?l ' - ' -Ij l ♦.u-- ' ti% m - k . - FRONT ROW: Jim Vog ewede, Dan Hackman, Dave Gilbert, Ron Schlemmer, Ken Wendel, Greg Williamson, Herb Schlemmer, Andy Thieme, Steve Bittner, Mike Carll, Charles Bentz, Richard Grote, Andy Guise, Mike Basham, Roger Bultemeier, Bill Schultz, Rick Shannon, Wenning, John Mankey, Mark Gerber. ROW 2: Mike Colclasure, Doug Coach John Gate. Science Club Mr. William Journay, Mr. Jerry Bunker ' For the first time in t jree years we iiad a money maldng project, ' stated Greg Mankey, president President: Greg Mankey Vice-president: Greg Wemhoff Secretary: Robert Judge Treasurer: Glen Miller FRONT ROW: Glen Miller, Greg Mankey, Robert Judge, Greg Wemhoff. ROW 2: Jim Enger, Roger Martin, Dale Heckman, Dave Gaunt, Eric Butler, Bill Wemhoff. ROW 3: Nancy O ' Sh- aughnessey, Mr. William Journay, sponsor, Janet Shoup, Tom Sheets, Bill Macklin, Shelly Roth, Vic Rider, Fred Kunkel, Dennis Noonan, Greg Kitson. Elected remaining officers and accepted applications for new members . . . Educational films . . . Initiated new members . . . Cleared over $200 from December 14 fish and tenderloin fry. . . Field trip to Signa Corporation . . . Speal erfrom lU- Purdue extension on Future Energy Sources . . . Field trip to Chicago ' s Museum of Science and Industry . . . Final meeting to elect next year ' s president, vice-president, treasurer . . . Party for seniors. Concert Choir f ♦ ♦ f Miss Helen Haubold 77 miss t je (ids most of ail after my retirement, ' said Miss l-lelen Haubold, sponsor. President: TonyThieme Vice-president: Mary Rhynard Secretary: Duane Schamerloh Treasurer: Wayne Porter Tri-school Choral Festival with Blutfton, South Adams . . . Thanksgiving Assembly . . . Key ' 73-FCA Bart Starr banquet . . . Christmas program . . . Pops Concert . . . Bacca- laureate and Commencement . . . Members Gary Reed and Mary Rhynard placed first in NISBOVA state music contest . . . Mary also selected to sing with 1 973 All-state Chorus in European tour. FRONT ROW: Jo Anna Wade, Pam Gase, Marilyn Rumschlag, Mary Boltz, Denise Ludwig, Darlene Mesing, Kathy Luginbill, Mary Lindahl, Kris Helm. ROW 2: Deb Sprunger, Diane Strieker, Pat Briede, Randy Moeilering, Gary Moser, Myra Miller, Robin Watkins. ROW 3: Miss Helen Haubold, Choir director, Lora Hutker, Ann Fullenkamp, Cyndy Bleeke, Janalee Spiegel, Karen Darling, Tony Thieme, Tim Bauman, Wayne Porter, Janice Seitz, Karen Kohne, Linda Bleeke. ROW 4: Linda Peters, Sally Buckner, Michelle Ross, Joan Langston, Mary Rhynard, Amy Brune, Judy Hamrick, Rozelyn Ripley, Cherie Sprunger, Wayne Frock, Laurie Meyer, Lisa Isch, Michelle Roth, Holly Kukelhan, Brenda Roop, Jean Briede, ROW 5: Rory Hammond, Gary Reed, Ed Fifer, Duane Schamerloh, Doug Heckler, Luke Leitz, Kim Schamerloh, Kent Freeby, Harry Rumschlag, Karen Scherry, Joyce Hamrick, Judy Merri- man, Susie Blomenberg, Laurie Freeby. 152 Student Council ' We published a newsletter to inform the community about what goes on at school, ' explained John Schauss, Student Council president. Ronald Bittner President: John Schauss Vice-president: Jeannie Selking Secretary: Lisa Evans Treasurer: Wendy Massoth Regular monthly meetings with principal and vice-princi- pal attending occasionally . . . Sponsored Homecoming activities . . . Participated in county Elks ' Youth of the Month program by nominating school representatives . . . Sponsored juke box in commons . . . Published a newsletter to the community. Speech Team FRONT ROW: Les Baxter, Kevin Geyer, Lora Hutker. Jeannie Selking, Deb Abbott, Ann Price, Wendy Massoth, Lisa Evans, Beth Sprunger, Cindy Case, Chris Hackman, Lynn Baker, Pat Kuhnle. ROW 2: Molly Carl!, John Schauss, Kendra Ward. ROW 3: Charlie Brune, Kim Voreis, Sandra Hakes, Sheryl Price, Karen Gentis, Kendel Krueckeberg, Sarah Tieman, Barb Fuelling, Kate Des- Jean, Linda Biyihe, Mark Fruchte. Miss Claryn Birk We won our first team trophy at Madison-Grant, ' remembered Beth Bauman, junior KATHY KNUDSEN: Heritage-oratorical inter- pretation (OD) 4 . . . New Haven-(OD) 3 . . . Bellmont-(OD) 1 . . , Ball State-(poetry) 5 . . . Columbia City-(OD) 5 . . DeKalb- (poetry)5, (0D)5 . . , Harding-(OD) 3, (poetry) 6 , . , Nort hfield-(poetry) 3 . , , Concorcl-(OD) 3 , . . IHSFA regionals- (poetry) 2 , NFL solos-(OD) 7 . f adi- son-Grant-(dramatic duo) 3, (prose) 3 . . MARY RHYNARD: Southwood-Howe- (poetry) 4, (drama) 1 , . , Carroll-(drama) 7 . . , Chrysler-(drama) 2 . . . New Haven- (poetry) 5 , , . Purdue Congress-Honorable mention House C . - . Harding (poetry) 7, (drama) 2 . . , Ball State-(dramatic duo) 6 , . . DeKalb-(drama) 2, (poetry)3 . . . Nonhfield-(OD) 3. (drama) 2 , . . Concord- (drama) 2 . , IHSFA sectional-drama 2 . . . regional-(drama) 5 . . state-(drama) 9 . . . Madison-Grant-(dramatic duo) 1, (prose) 1 . . , WENDY SCHROCK: IHSFA sectional- (poetry) 2 . Madison-Grant-(dramatic duo) 3. FRONT ROW: Mary Rhynard, Miss Claryn Birk, coach, Kathy Knudsen. ROW 2: Wendy Schrock, Beth Bauman, Bobbie Bollinger, Dennis Becker. 153 Jynior Classical League 7 like JCL because you can join in your first year of t ie language, ' stated Deb Shook, senior. Mr. Robert Scheidler President: Robert Judge Vice-president: Peter Rees Secretary: Deb Shook Treasurer; Mary Bratin FRONT ROW: Mary Miller, Deb Shook, Myra Moser, Linda Nyffeler. ROW 2: Diane Schweier, Mary Braun, Dee- Ann Evans, Martha Kozlowski, Joyce Tuszynski, Karen Mendez, Janet Reents, Sandy Steele. ROW 3: Joan Gage, Charles Miller, Jeff Kukelhan, Peter Rees, Jack Green, Tonn Jackson. ROW 4: Robert Judge, Duane Wass, Dennis Noonan, Mr, Robert Scheidler, sponsor. Election of officers . . . meetings right after school . . . Twenty Latin Club members . . . Raked leaves for elderly people in town . . . Picnic at Mr. Scheidler ' s woods after raking leaves . . . Played Latin bingo . . . Sold pens, pencils, notebooks, and candles . . . Christmas caroling . . . Christmas party at Sandy Spanish Club Steele ' s house . . . Chose three charities and sent them money . . . Latin Club banquet (invited future Latin students) and most students dressed in Roman tunics and togas . . . Students helped choose materials for fun and education to be purchased with money made during the year. Mrs. Mary Ann Banks ' We had fun. when we initiated the officers and the new members remembered Deb Irwin, senior. FRONT ROW: Dennis Bentz, Phillip Fennig, Mike Guise, Jannes Hackman. ROW 2: Marilyn Rum- schlag, Deborah Bentz, Claudine Bleeke, Elizabeth Bauman. ROW 3: Vickie Pollock, Judy Mem- man, Judy Brunton, Linda Myers, Carol Bulmahn, Mary Lindahl, Debbie Irwin, Barb Tschannen, Mrs. Mary Ann Banks, sponsor. President: Barb Tschannen Vice-president: Judy Merrlman Secretary: Judy Brunton Treasurer: Carol Bulmahn Election of officers and discussion of yearly projects . . . Made pinatas and had a Christmas party . . . Farewell party for Mr. Kauffman . . . Meeting at Mrs. Banks ' home . . . Netted $47 from Easter egg sale and $1 46 from April 27 car wipe . . . Initi- ation of new Spanish Club members . . . Party for old and new Spanish Club members. 154 I.O.T.A. ' We are a service club stated Mr. Gordon Finley, sponsor. ir. FRONT ROW: Alice Schultz, Tamara Krauss, Tami ROW 2: Mr. Gordon Finley, sponsor, Don West, Tony Inspection project for Eaton Corporation to raise money for a trip to Washington, D.C. next summer . . . Thanksgiving dinner for members and parents . . . Decorated Teachers ' Lounge for Thanksgiving . . . Made and sold molded items at the junior high. Southeast, and Northwest to earn money . . . Valentines ' party. . . Visited Adams County Historical Museum . . . Brodbeck, Gleda Neale, Faith Hower, Chris Miller, Marlene Hirschy. West, Nick Miller, Keith Fosnaugh, Ken Moses, Charles Razo. Adopted and ordered official club pocket patch . . . Tornado damage clean-up . . . May Day party . . . I.O.T.A. Awards Day . . . Donated phonograph to pre-vocational experiences pro- gram . . . Third such program in Indiana . . . Wrote and adopted their constitution . . . Geared to offer experience in citizenship, occupational training, and social activities. The Dabbers Mr. Dean Butler, FRONT ROW: Mr. Dean Butler, sponsor, Isabella Villagomez, Teresa Fuelling, Michelle Roth, Rhonda Miller, Laurie Freeby, Lisa Evans, Nancy O ' Shaughnessey, Marge Braun, Kay McMillen. ROW 2: Mr. Hubert Feasel, sponsor, Cheryl Black, Myra Miller, Lucy Davis, Donna Tuszynski, Lisa Gilpin, Pamela Blume, Jana- lee Spiegel. Mr. Hubert Feasel ' The field trip to Chicago was neat, ' said Shelley Roth, senior. President: Janalee Spiegel Vice-president: Cheryl Hirschy Secretary: Myra Miller , Treasurer: Tsabella Villaao- Regular monthly meetings in F1 29 the first Wednesday of each month . . . Sponsored an after game dance . . . Field trip to the Fields and Art Institute Museums in Chicago Pops Concert staging . . . Annual picnic in May. Designed 155 Miss Carolyn Jackson ' A bi-weekly paper was due to the i paper shortage, ' explained Gary Reed, junior. Adviser — Miss Carolyn Jactcson Editor-in-chief — Gary Reed Financial director — Karen Miller Student advisers — Janis Watts, Jeannie Girard Photo director — Joe Hammond Sports editor — Paul Rumschlag Sports reporter — Dave Bischotf Feature editor — Cheryl Black Feature reporters — Sandy Rauch, Cindy Highlen Photographers — Terry Miller, Denny Brunner, Terry Colter, Ron Moellering FRONT ROW: Paul Rumschlag, Terry Miller, Denny Brunner, Sandy Rauch, Gary Reed, Cheryl Black, Cindy Highlen, Dave Bischoff, Janis Watts. Quill and Scroll Miss Carolyn Jackson ,Mi1 ' New members are selected by present Quill and Scroll members after qualifying scholastically, ' stated Janis Watts, senior. President — Jariis Watts Vice-president — Paul Rumschlag Treasurer — Mary Boltz Secretary — Karen Miller Historian — Gary Reed FRONT ROW: Janis Watts, Kris Helm, Jean Spangler, Sharon Beihold. Mary Boltz, Paul Rum- schlag, Wendy Massoth, John Schauss. ROW 2: Jo Wade, Pat Kuhnle, Karen Miller, Gary Reed. 156 Brave Generation iss Helen Haubold FRONT ROW: Deb Sprunger, Wayne Porter, Joan Langston, Shelly Ross, Tim Bauman, Karen Scherry, Lori Lobsiger, Mary Lindahl, Tony Thieme, Marilyn Rumschlag, Miss Helen Haubold, sponsor. ROW 2: Duane Schamerloh, Curtis Rash, Kent Freeby, Laurie Meyer, Doug Heckler, Mary Rhynard, Ed Fifer, Kim Schamerloh, Susie Bloomen- berg, Harry Rumschlag, Gary Reed, Kathy Luginbill. ' There is a sense of loss knowing that Miss Haubold will be gone, ' stated Lori Lobsiger, senior. Nov. 5: Bart Starr athletic banquet . . . Nov. 1 1 : Prebyterian Church dedication . . . Dec. 4: Adams Co. Shrine Club . . . Dec. 16: Christmas program . . . Jan. 24: Chamber of Com- merce banquet . . . Jan. 26: NISBOVA music contest . . . Feb 5: Lincoln Day banquet for governor . . . Feb 8: Delta Kappa Gamma district luncheon . . . Feb. 11: Lions Club . . .Feb. 18: Decatur Woman ' s Club . . . March 12 Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa . . . March 13: Business and Professional Women ' s banquet. . . March 30: Snowmobile Club banquet at Ft. Wayne. . . March 31 : First United Methodist Church . . .April 2: NHS Assembly . . . April 1 7: ICT, DE, COE banquet . . . April 23: Tri Kappa Style Show . . . April 28: United Church of Christ . . . May 3: Pops Concert . . . May 10: Jay Garment Manufacturing Co. at Portland . . . May 17: Prom . . . May 19: St. Marks Methodist Church. Band FRONT ROW: Joan Langston, Toni Mahlan. ROW 2: Nancy Kunkel, Deb Reinhart, Cheryl Pollock, Donna Tuszynski, Brenda Hoffman, Sue Gephart, Pam Shaffer, Isabella Villagomez, Laurie Mendez, Libby Kincaid, Virginia Briones, Annette Reifsteck. ROIA 3.- Victoria Painter, Valerie Painter, Mary Lindahl, Cathy Nash, Joyce Hamrick, Linda Boyd, Gail Nilsen, Kris Helm, Tamyra Hurst, Kim Voreis, Deb Loshe. ROW 4: Amy Brune, Karen Scherry, Dianne Blume, DeeAnn Evans, Annette Frock, Brenda Marbach, Peggy Hendricks, Stephanie Swarts. ROWS: Joyce Rayer, Cindy Freed, Cathy Maines, Juanita Herndon, Terri Knittle, Nathan Butler, Becky Bultemeyer, Kathy Koeneman, Bev Gumm, Tamela Ritter, ROW 6: Lori Lobsiger, Jan Voirol, Ron Frauhiger, Terry Ritter, Dianna Salway, Eric Butler, Nan Mankey, Carol Ross, Larry Reed, Roxanne Gephart, Gary Reed, ROW 7: Bob Judge, Charlie Brune, Paul Rumschlag, Dennis Noonan, Nina Miller, Dave Ulman, Fred Kunkel, Mike Gumm, Jim Johnson, Ray Fager, Randy McDonald, Kurt Elder, Tim Walche, Cindy Morrman. ROW 8: Bill Wemhoff, Robin Ray, Harry Rumschlag, Mark Turner, Glen Buuck, Greg McDonald, Jay She lton, Kris Smith, flOlA S.- Jeff Loshe, Trent Blackburn, Mary Boltz, Mary Girard, Randy Seip, Curtis Rash, Dave Lang- ston, Dave Gilbert, Chris Lybarger, Mr. Larry Shaffer, director, Judy Hamrick, drum major. Played for all home football games . . . Ball State Day , , , Bluffton street parade . . . Miles of Progress parade . . . Homecoming . . . Halloween parades . . . Annual candy sales . . . Home basketball games . . . Pep sessions , . . Winter Concert . . . NISBOVA contest . . . Pops Concert . . . Awards banquet . . .Graduation. Mr. Larry Shaffer Class representatives Seniors— Bill Wemhoff, Bob Judge, Arny Brune Junior — Fred Kunkel, Nan Mankey, Eric Butler Sophomores — Stephanie Swarts, Mary Girard, Charlie Briihe Freshmen — -Kim Voreis, Kathy koeneman, Jeff Loshe ' Every person is equally important, ' stated Mr. Larry Shaffer, director. 157 stage Band Mr. Larry Shaffer WW - ' rnrmwmi ' Stage Band s for those students who like music and who like to f perform it, ' explained Amy Brune, senior. Played whenever invited to play . . . Regular practice sessions every Monday and Thursday evenings . . . Bean Ball (Central Soya) . . . Rotary . . . Band carry-in dinner . . . Opti- mist Christmas party . . . Lions Club . . . Masons . . . Pops Concert. FRONT ROW: Lori Lobsiger, Ron Frauhiger, Karen Scherry, Amy Brune, Eric Butler, Nan Mankey. ROW 2: Nina Miller, Charlie Brune, Bob Judge, Paul Rumschlag, Dennis Noonan, Fred Kunkel, Cathy Nash, Curtis Rash, Judy Hamrick, ftobin Ray, Greg McDonald, Harry Rumschlag, Mark Turner, Bill Wemhotf, Mr. Larry Shaffer, Stage Band director. Sunshine Society Miss Barbara Engle President: Judy Hamrick Vice-president; Judy Brunton Corresponding secretary: Stephanie Hakes Recording secretary: Holly Kukelhan Treasurer: Laurie Meyer FRONT ROW: Kim Stucky, Deb Manley, Leesa Marbach, Roxanne Gephart, Brenda Hoffman, Barb Brunton, Darlene Mesing, Caria Grote, Marilyn Rumschlag, Patty Kriegel, Lisa Gilpin, Jo Wade, Janis Watts, Linda Hart, Ruth Miller, Maria Conrad, Roz Ripley, Ramona Hammond, Beth Morgan, Miss Barbara Engle, sponsor. ROW 2: Rosie Hobrock, Kris Helm, Mary Lindahl, Laurie Meyer, Sue Luginbill, Ste- phanie Swarts, Sue Isch, Joyce Hamrick, Judy Hamrick, Pat Dishong, Linda Harker, Kristie Melching, Judy Brunton, Holly Kukelhan, Carol Bulmahn, Cathy Fegley, Shelly Buuck, Judy Merriman, Annette Reifs- teck, Karen Scheumann. 7 joined Sunshine in hope of serving the community, ' stated Laurie Meyer, junior. Meeting place: Commons after school . . . Served at dinner for Served at banquet honoring Mr. and Mrs. Worthman . . Key 73 with Bart Starr . . . Made favors for teachers . . .Pea- Served for Vocational banquet . . . Ideal Ladies-Mothers ' Tea. nut Pal Week . . . Candy sales . . . Sweetheart banquet . . . 158 French Club Miss Charlotte Vera ' The highlight of the year was the guests orignally from France, ' ' stated Janet Shoup, senior. FRONT ROW: Karen Kohne, Susie Bloomenberg, Diane Strickler. Deb Sprunger, Janet Shoup, Anne Gaffer, Deb Shook, Miss Charlotte Vera. Sept.: Meeting at Janet Shoup with slides by Scott McMurray . . . Oct.: Meeting at Karen Darling ' s with reports by Les Baxter and Pete Schweier . . . Nov.: Made Thanksgiving baskets for widows . . . Dec: Delivered gifts for a needy family . . . Jan.: Slides by Mr. Elmer Chase . . . Feb.: Report by Deb Sprunger Yearbook Staff President: Karen Darling Vice-president: Deb Sprunger Secretary: Susie Bloomenberg Treasurer: Eric Butler sponsor. ROW 2: Karen Darling, Les Baxter, Doug Rambo, Mary Lin- dahl, Eric Butler, Dick Lose, Pete Schweier, Lisa Isch. on French customs . . . March: Les Beaux Arts party with costumes and masques . . . April: Michel Brandelet and Mrs. Kopocz and daughter spoke in French of the cities they came from . . . May: Initiation of incoming members. Miss Carolyn Jackson ' Working on a yearhoo ( ma ices one appreciate the wor ( that goes into one, ' stated Jean Spangler, senior. Adviser: Carolyn Jackson Editor-in-chief: Mary Boltz Managing editor: Kris Helm Financial director: Karen Miller Organizations editors: Janis Watts Sharon Beihold Academics editors: JoAnna Wade Gary Reed Sports editors: Teresa Fuelling JohnSchauss PatKuhnle Student life editor: Wendy Massoth Album editors: Molly Carll Jean Spangler Photographers; Ed Dyer Terry Colter Joe Hamrnond FRONT ROW: Jean Spangler, Sharon Beihold, ROW 2: Kris Helm, Janis Watts, Molly Carll, Karen Miller, Pat Kuhnle. ROW 3: Teresa Fuelling, JoAnna Wade, Gary Reed, Wendy Mas- soth, John Schauss, Mary Boltz. 159 Cheerleaders and Pep Block Miss Barbara Engle FRONT ROW: Janice Seitz and Nan Kiess. ROW 2: Beth Sprunger, Kendra Ward, Karen Dar- ling and Lora Hutker. COE Betsy Hill, Attiena Price, Colette Morence, Cindy Kiess, Paula Wilkinson, Kathie Krauss, Jill Feasel, Wendy Mas- soth, Cyndy Bleeke, Shelley Roth, Marge Braun, Rhonda Miller, Janna Bultemeyer, Teresa Fuelling, Terra Black- burn, Ruth Thieme, Deb Shook, Janis Reber, Deb Irwin, Greta Sonner, Lefha Thieme, Jams Watts, Pat Dishong, Kim Stucky, Linda Marker, Marilyn Rumschlag, Donna Zeser, Judy Merriman, Vickie Pollock, Grace Bultemeier, Yvonne Sheets, Roz Ripley, Robin Watkins, Denise Lud- wig, Judy Cowens, Nancy O ' Shaughnessey, JoEllen Bur- gess, Susie Knape, Judy Brunton, Shelli Buuck, Ruth Miller, Holly Kukelhan, Janelle Bieberich, Barb Schueler, Caria Grote, Darlene Mesing, Martha Kozlowski, Becky Krueckeberg. Leesa MarBach. Rosie Hobrock, Deb Man- ley, Karen Scheumann, Pam Hall, Maria Conrad, Sally Sprunger. Deb Baumann, Vicki Zeser, Kendel Kruecke- berg, Patty Boerger, Chris Hackman, Kris Melching, Beth Morgan, Loida Thieme, Becky Cress, Tammy Brunner, Bonnie Marbach, Barb Brunton, Kathy Heckler, Jean Por- ter, Karen Gentis, Sandy Hakes, Patty Kriegel, Anna Leitz, Sharon McConaha, Joyce Tuszynski, Kay Fennig, Mona Razo, Peggy Hendricks, Brenda Hoffman, Nancy Kunkel, Patty Heimann, Tammy Mowery, Pat Dryer, Dot Eichhorn, Diane Braun, Jill Bogner, Tammy Harkless, Pam Jones, Mona McBride, Tammy Fifer, Maryann Callow, Kathy Kuhn, Rosemary Villagomez, Kim Baumgartner, Sil O ' Campo, Judy Shoup, Mickey Osterman, Rhonda Sauer, Debbie Gase, Joan Gage, Sandy Shook. Doreen Ross, Brenda Reinhart, Nancy Schmidt, and Deb Brunner. Made sports signs throughout the year . . . Attended summer camp . . . Sponsored Silver Arrow elections and dance , . . Made and sold pom-pons for Sectional. Mr. Rick Stucky FRONT ROW: Bonnie Koememan, Terra Blackburn, Linda Andrews, Maria Artea, Mr. Rick Stucky, sponsor, Paula Wilkinson, Ruth Thieme, and Athena Price. President — Paula Wilkin- son Vice-president — Maria Artea Secretary — Athena Price Treasurer — Bonnie Koene- man Historian — Linda Andrews Employer Appreciation banquet April 17... Car wipe at Fairway Marathon May 11... Money used to pay for banquet and for class to go out to eat at the Fair- way Restaurant May 20. ' About 80-90% keep their jobs out of high school, explained Mr. Rick Stucl y, sponsor. 160 ICT Mr. Robert Pilkington FRONT ROW: Jim Braun, Don Nilsen, Tim Gage, Jack Tussing, Tony Mendoza, Greg Krauss, Jim Mowery, Randy Buuck, and Mark Roeder. ROW 2: Mr. Robert Pilkington, sponsor, Tom Berkshire, Mike Gumm, Randy Melcher, Joe Shaffer, Mark Sauer, Dennis Becker, Grant Hurst, Ed Salway, Les Butler, Alvin Souder, John Garner, Pat Lengrich, and Greg Reef. President — Chester Fox Vice-president — Greg Reef Secretary — Tom Berkshire Treasurer — Mark Roeder Trash cleanup of county roads . . . Metal sorting and hauling to salvage depot . . . Car wash Fair- way Marathon . . . Ennployers ' Appreciation banquet April 17 . . . Class dinner at Fairway Restau- rant. The programs help to decide a field of work to enter, ' stated Tom Berkstiire, senior. DE Mr. Joseph Stanley ' The main purpose behind these programs is to prepare for work said Mr. Joseph Stanley. Sold scatter pins and broaches profiting $350 . . . Dined at Fair- way . . . Employer Appreciation banquet with COE, ICT AphI 17 . . . Gave certificates to employ- ers and to students. FRONT ROW: Peggy Friedt. Janet Span- gler, Lynn Callow, Sherri Stillabower, Denise Davis, Mr. Joseph Stanley, Shelly Ross, Wendy Massoth, Janice Reber, Patty Dishong, Collette Morence. ROW 2: Terry Colter. Kevin Birch, Mike Hurst, Brad Christen, Chns Ranly, Vernon Wer- ling. Larry Irvidn. Dennis Grote, Rick McCullough. 161 German Club Mr. Dennis Gaerte ' Going to the Heidelberg was t ie fjig i igfit of the year, ' said Lynn Markley, senior. President: Amy Brune Vice-president: Kim Schamerloh Secretary: Bobbie Bol- linger Treasurer: Denise Lud- wig FRONT ROW: Linda Peters, Robin Watkins, Denise Ludwig, Brenda Roop, Kendra Ward, Sharon Beihold. STANDING: Rose Schultz, Jeff Girard, Deb Krueckeberg, Mary Rhynard, Bobbie Bollinger, Barb Schueler, Greg Mankey, Tom Sheets, Doug Bieberich, Mike Seitz, Scott Miller, Dale Ehlerding, Nate Fink, Kim Schamer- loh, Ken Thieme, Amy Brune, Laurie Meyer, Deb Mickley, Mr. Dennis Gaerte, sponsor, Janis Watts. Organizational meeting barbeque at Mr. Gaerte ' s . . . Oktober- fest for all German students . . . Wrapped Christmas gifts for mentally ill . . . Christmas caroling . . . Slides from Greg Man- key ' s trip to Bavaria . . . Mario Richter spoke about Contem- porary German Teenagers . . . Field trip to Heidelberg Res- taurant . . . Initiation of new members . . . Annual awards meeting. B-Club Mr. Al Harants FRONT ROW: Doug Singelton, Mike Hoopingarner, Glenn Watts, Dave O ' Campo, John Schauss, Ron Getting, Duane Schamerloh, Kim Schamerloh, Tom Sheets, Greg Mankey, Tony Thieme, Tim Brazill, Doug Bieberich, Tim Grote. ROW 2: Rick Rambo, Dave Perks, Wayne The main things we sponsored were the athetotic desserts, ' commented Doug Bieberich, junior. Frock, Scott Miller, Willie Tieman, Steve Hermann, Brian Andrews, Mike Guise. Kent Freeby, Luke Leitz, Wayne Porter, Dan Spangler, Mark Fruchte, Joe Gerber, Jeff Luginbill, Mike Seitz, Ron Butcher. President: John Schauss Vice-president: Tim Brazill Secretary: Doug Bieberich Treasurer: Mike Hoopingarner Sponsored fall, winter, and spring athletic desserts . ride for B-Club members and G.A.A. Party and hay 162 Boys ' Pep Block ' We allowed everyone to participate. A pep block shouldn ' t be just seniors, ' said Pat Kuhnle, senior. Mr. Donald Metzger President: Duane Werling FRONT ROW: Dale Ehlerding, Doug Singelton, Vic Rider, Les Baxter, Mario Richter, Don Massonne. ROW 2: Terry Fuelling, Pete Sefton, Duane Heriing, Joe Serna, Duane Schamerloh, Steve Wass, Randy Moellering, Pat Kuhnle. ROW 3: Tom Sheets, Greg Mankey, Gene Witte, Steve Fuelling, Colin Johnson, Tony Thieme, Wayne Frocl , Bob Lehrman. ROW 4: Ken Thieme, Jim Wilson, Rick Freed, Kent Freeby, Tim Myers, Mike Crosby, Glen Miller. signs to put up between Bluffton and Decatur and dribbled a basketball to Bluffton for the sectional. Attended all basketball games . . . Had white football jerseys printed with school ' s name and mascot . . . Made booster National Honor Society — 1 r a ■vi rj ' t m k k 1 i ? o o, X ' ' Mr. Dennis Gaerte 7be induction ceremony proved the NHS ideals will continue, ' stated Mary Lindahl, president. « g ' ' .fi 0. AAA J President: Mary Lindahl Vice-president: Kris Smith Secretary: Karen Darling Treasurer: Robert Judge FRONT ROW: Mary Lindahl, Deb Sprunger, Kathy Luginbill, Kim Stoppenhagen, Sharee Davis, Sharon Bei- hold, Kris Helm, Mary Boltz, Kris Smith, Amy Brune, Laurie Meyer, Mary Rhynard, Kim Stucky, Wendy Schrock, Lynn Markley, Janis Watts, Ruth Miller, Judy Brunton, Denise Ludwig, Pam Brown, Vickie Painter, Valerie Painter, Rose Schultz, Jeannie Selking, Bonnie Koeneman, Ruth Thieme, Cindy Kiess, Karen Dar- ling, Lisa Evans. ROW 2: Glen Miller, Les Baxter, Bob Judge, Dale Ehlerding, Kim Schamerloh, Tony Thieme, Bill Wemhoft, Pat Kuhnle, Duane Schamerloh, Pete Sefton, Greg Mankey, Bob Lehrman, Steve Hermann, Nate Fink, Rick Rambo, Rick Freed, Tim Brazill, Duane Wass, Scott Odie, Paul Rumschlag, Fred Kunkel, Ken Thieme, Mike Hoopingarner, Rusty Strickler, Eric Butler, Mr. Dennis Gaerte, sponsor. Served as guides for Open House during National Education April 2 . . . Car wipe to earn money for senior banquet May 18 Week. . . Inducted 10 seniors and 26 juniors into the Society . . . Second annual banquet for graduating seniors May 22. 163 Appreciation We Can Make it Happen, and we did. The Legend staff intermingled sighs of relief, joy, and sadness as they completed the memories of the 1973-74 school year. As editor-in-chief, I would like to extend sincere thanks to Rich Mahan for helping with the color pic- tures for Silver Arrow, and to Joe Hammond for the cover picture. Thanks to two staff members, first Kris Helm for her long hours of help with proofing and also Pat Kuhnle for the last minute prints. We would like to personally thank our understanding adviser. Miss Carolyn Jackson, for her long, tiresome, but patient hours with us in D-118. The staff wouldn ' t have made it through the year without her fine exam- ples and teaching us true dedication. T aU ■ ' ■v? - ' .: :« 88.89,184, 174,175, Miss Carolyn Jackson . . . adviser Mary Boltz . . . editor-in-chief ... 1-11, 90, 91, 164-167,182,183,195-197 Kris Helm , . . managing editor . . .88,89,184, 185,198-200 Karen Miller ... financial director . . .174, 175, 188,189 Sharon Beihold . . .organizations editor . . .22, 23, 46, 47, 54, 55, 70, 156-161 , 172, 173 Janis Watts. . . organizations editor . . .18,19, 24, 25, 44. 45, 72. 73, 78, 79, 152-155, 162, 163. 1 94 Gary Reed . . . academics editor ... 28, 29, 38. 39,50,51,64,65,84,85,190,191 JoAnna Wade . . . academics editor . . . 1 4, 1 5, 30,31,40,41,62,63,82,83,186,187 Teresa Fuelling . . . sports editor ... 26, 27, 36, 37, 42, 43, 60, 61 , 1 44, 1 48, 1 49, 1 68, 1 69 John Schauss ... sports editor . . . 16, 17, 20, 27, 34, 35, 48, 49, 80, 81, 141, 145, 146, 151, 178,179 Pat Kuhnle . . . sports editor . . .12,13,32,33, 56-59, 68, 69, 1 42, 1 43, 1 47, 1 49, 1 50, 1 80, 1 81 Wendy Massoth . . .student life editor ... 52, 53 Jean Spangler . . . album editor . . .92-99,116- 140, 176, 177 Molly Carll . . . album editor . . . iOO-140, 192, 193 :; Joe Hammond. . . photo editor ... 1 70, 1 71 Denny Brunner. . .photographer Terry Colter. . .photographer Terry Miller. .. photographer . ;F OhMqeJlering. ..photographer album editor 100-140, 192, . . photo editor . . .170, 171 . . .photographer .photographer photographer . . photographer vV , J- 5 j i y ' Without the advertisers, this bool( wouid not exist stated Miss Carolyn L. Jackson, director oi publications. I We service what we sell Phil L. mocklin Co. Lisa Evans and Deb Irwin, seniors J 165 166 Jr. H gh; $10,500 Sr High: still assessing the damage done, it ' s impossible to determi r ,: ,,,Tiitjnt in dollars and cents at ttiis time. Three-tourttis of the tof 1 ' 3 to be replaced. Businesses.jpffered temporary mateq ,e water damage, imga,e: £:eiling over stag ' flMg |ged: . s to resanding or replacement ol rageTcarpe I .: a pit auditorium may be replaced because of stains, above lockers has to be replaced plus the carpet in eight roorns and the offices. Unit D: replacement of carpet in four classrooms; vinyl covering of walls of teachers office needs to be replaced. Gymn: 100 square feet of the floor must be relaid. Superintendent of Schools Gail M. Grabill said, Hopefully the repairs will be made by the time school starts next fall. A, be and Unit 167 : What they do to iron is an eye opener at Gilpins Gilpins Ina Cyndy Bleeke, Nancy O ' Shaughnessey, Mary Boltz, and Janna Bultemeyer, seniors. % 1 There is real value at Adams Lumber Supply Inc. mis iswaitismTHc fldofTis Lumbof Supply Inc. I J f :ATUR tire center C U For tires to fit your everyday needs, use Goodyear tires I DecQtur Goodyear Tire Center Lynn Markley, senior, Deb Stucky, sophomore, and Kim Stucky, senior J 168 Decatur Daily Democrat Keeping You Informed On School Community State National and World News From (ierniany tnceS ym Exchange stud  nt in city 169 Gather round at Tonys Top Paula Wilkinson, Duane Werling, Betsy Hill, Pat Kuhnle, Kathy Krauss, Athena Price, seniors. r Sack up at Gerbers Super Dollar Inc. 1| % fc • ' • ' • ' «! 5l Rick Freed, junior Service that can ' t be beat ftlr. music Ron Burkhart and Greg Daniels, juniors J J 170 = You don ' t have to for the best, you get the best i fladreuus Furniture Kathy Knudsen and Wendy Schrock , senior ' s J Stand up and cheer A nipine Rcres _ .ii Trish Roop, sophomore 171 service and quality Bollinger Real Estate V Bobbie Bollinger and Terra Blackburn, seniors r Try the friendly service at VillQge Pharmacy •k Sharee Davis, senior, and Judy Cowens, junior r K ROTO ROOTER SEWER SERVICE JOHN WILLIAMS, Owner Septic Tank Cleaning R. R. 2. Box 127, Decatur, Indiana 46733 Phones: Preble 547-4225, Tocsin 597-7396 l fQ, Exclusive ROTO ROOTER Operator KWt Serving ADAMS, WELLS, JAY and BLACKFORD Counties - Trucks Radio Equipped - Sink Drains - Sewers - Basement Drains Jo Anna Wade, senior ■sssnxf 172 r K The best insurance coverage! Coujens Insurance Rgency Stan P auhiger, Jim Cowens, Bruce Sprunger. and Joe Miller, seniors B J?S For all your financial needs DecQtur Bonk Trust Company . Cherie Sprunger, Maria .Artea, and Deb Shook, seniors r For the latest in jewelry fashion — Ferris Bouuer Jeuueler Linda Boyd, sophomore, and Robin Watkins, junior 173 Buying factory scrap is our specialty =% DecQtur Salvage Inc. Dan Sills, senior J iiaiK uTumirsM We buy late model cars and trucks State Line Ruto Ports Inc. 174 DecQtur Electronics Center Nan Mankey, junior, and Randy Everett, employee 175 % They are there when you need them — 24 hour ambulance service (Uinteregg ■ Linn Funeral Home A good name to stand on Arnold Lumber Co J Dan Strickler, Randy Hower and Jay Arnold, seniors n Keep on a plumbing, baby Hooting Co. Shelley Roth, Paul Schultz, Marge Braun, Jan Spiegel and Bill Macklin, seniors J Roll on In to , D T Standard BobLehrman, Randy Moellering, Rhonda Miller and Carolyn Colclasure, seniors © • J Set em up; move ' em out Riohords Restouront Molly Carll and Terry Colter, seniors J 177 r V For the big haul, go with Teeple Truck Lines Teeple Truck Vic Rider, senior, and Yvonne Sheets, junior -, 4i Come see Greg Townsend for tires that can take it Toujnsend Tire Den Singleton, sophomore % J 7 W? yi Be sure of your investment, choose an Ideal Suburban Home Ideol Suburban Homes Inc. J 178 ' %S will be handled by experts MARATHON • mEM At Decatur Car DecQtur Cor UUosh Have fun!!! Join the gang at Villa Lanes VillQ Lones P an a bowling party. Call ahead to make reservations 724-3660 Student rates: 50( a game after school Tubs., Wed., S Fri. Chris Brazill, sophomore. IHH J 179 We care more than just a pile of beans about you Bonnie Koeneman, senior I Control Sogo 180 Be sure, insure — with % Lelond Smith Insurance Agency Inc. On roof: Mario Richter, Joe Serna, seniors Standing: Paula Willtinson, Betsy Hill, Pat Kuhnle, seniors On ground: Duane Werling (under car), Kathy Krause, Athena Price, seniors Pick up a suit and you are ready to scoot DeBolt - mocklin Wayne Frock, senior J 181 Beautiful thoughts bloom at Lutes Lutes Floujers Sherri Stillabower, Kim Stoppenhagen, and Sharon Beihold, seniors % J Specially trained attendents for 24 hour ambulance service Zoiick Funeral Home ERS ' Hot under the collar? Cool off with Ashbaucher ' s flshbQucher ' s Tin Shop Kim Schamerloh, senior % 182 Lock in security with insurance from Bob Heller Bob Heller Real Estate Insurance Mary Boltz and Kathy Luginbill. seniors AIR CONDITIONING filters FURNACES Doo Dancer, Inc. furnace parts controls kleen JAIR POWER CLEA NING J 183 - ««« ' lot For the best printing ' lean on ' % 1 Commercial Print Shop J For that special day in every girl ' s life Lq Joir Bridal Solon Teresa Fuelling and Judy Hamrick, seniors J For the best quality at the best price, see fTlorningstor Chev-Buiok Lori Lobsiger. senior 104 A No hard knocks from our wood DecQtur Industry Inc. Marv Lindahl and Linda Andrews, seniors % J We always baby you Dairy Queen Sandy Rauch, sophomore, and Gary Moser, junior J % Yost can boast the most when it comes to your construction needs Yost Company Inc. 185 stock up with new or used furniture i Dyer ' s Furniture Pat Dishong, Greg Mankey, Janis Watts, and Tom Sheets, seniors For the best sale and service in town Blue Flome Gos Company  ■! ' - . ' . 1 ' _ ' . • ' - - .-! ? ' Jeannie Girard, senior 186 Steve Wass, senior V Indiono fTlichlgon Electric Company 187 Quality furnishings and floor coverings Sheets Furniture Inc. The price is right with Kelly s Dry Cleaning Coin Laundry Kim Terhune, senior, and Siieryl Price, freshman J 188 j,=M-m}mmstL.m w. K !3Gan r Get a good deal more at DecQtur Truck Tractor Inc. Jeff Girard, senior, and Doug Rambo, junior % J Need an upholstery job on your love seat BQumcn ' s Upholstering Tim Bauman and Lora Hutker, juniors For a model fit shop at the Jonl Lyn Store Angie Irwin and Karen Darling, seniors J Get into a refrigerator-freezer at Hobegger - Schofers Karen Miller, senior SchujQPtz Ford Co. Ino. The closer you look, the better we look Kevin Buckingham, sophomore 190 r For fast service and good food — Penguin Point ' L r Linda Hanker and Sally Buckner, seniors r Family service and Holt house Drug Co. Laurie Freeby, senior Fresh meat cut daily reasonable prices Broun s morket Gary Frey, senior 191 Relax and enjoy yourself at Top: Lelha Thieme and Kathy Knudsen, seniors Above: Paul Strickler, owner, Kathy Knudsen, and Letha Thieme, seniors Adorns County Troil er Soles = J 192 Double your pleasure at DJ VS 202 S 2nd DECATUR INO 46733 (219) 724 3861 Photography Greg Cole, senior J % Have no fear, Steve Lytle is here Steve Lytle ' s Hair Shock Steve Lytle, owner, and Joe Hammond, senior J If you want to be a swinger -- play a round DecQtur Golf Course Pat Kuhnle and Rick Heimann, seniors 193 Be prepared for the new year by joining our Christmas Savings Club. Then open a checking account at one of our three convenient locations on Second and Monroe Streets. Bonnie Koeneman, Robert Cuellar We put our ' interest ' in you.... The First State Bonk of Decatur Member F.D.I.C. Member Federal Reserve Serving the Decatur community for 90 years J 194 Above: Tears come to Queen Rhonda Miller ' s eyes as friends applaud her coronation as Sil- ver Arrow Queen. Above: Looking indeed like a royal couple, Homecoming King Rolpert Cuellar and Queen Bonnie Koeneman pose for pictures. ' It was a dream come true and the greatest honor of my high school years, ' sobbed RhondaMiller, Silver Arrow Queen. Crowned at half-time of the Bellmont-Heritage basketball game, was Queen Rhonda Miller, Serving the queen as her court were Shelley Roth and Marge Braun, attended by Cindy Case :and Julie Fuhrman. ' The AC — Bellmont Homecoming clash was climaxed by the half-time crowning of Robert Caellar and Bonnie Koeneman. Patty Mendez, freshman; Karen Scheumann, sophomore; and Deb Abbott, junior, were attendants. Their court was Cindy Kiess, Linda Lehrman, JoeSerna; and DonMassonne. ii ;m3Hir|rr;rijJij- :;i5)jif w. we Ciiii Mab It Eppil ' . --.;-;i ♦. It has happened — graduated and scared as hell— we have to face the enormous world and take time to really think on our own. . It was the year of; the Watergate scan- dal, President Nixon brushing aside pleas to resign (he declared that he will stand and fight to preserve the office of the Presidency), and the Vice President of the United States resigned. But with all the negative thoughts hanging gloomily in the air, it is a time for positive action— for the power of a million new ideas. There are people who yearn to be heard and to be understood. With the limitations of a year filled with shortages — meat, gas, paper, etc. — somehow a new humorous fad, streak- ing, seemed to lighten frustrations, and the hurry up world slowed down some- what when the new 55 mile per hour speed limit went into effect. At Bellmont, the new computer system brought new problems, but it worked and we made it through the year. We even pulled through and won the basketball sectional with the help of the students and the backing of all the fans. This year showed that we can make a difference. We can make it work now. We can make it happen. (YEAH) We Can Make It Happen. f?) Bob Cuellar and Bonnie Koeneman, seniors,, realize the dreams of many students when they are crowned IHomecoming king and queen. (2) Checking out the scoreboard before he wrestfes in the next, period, Dave Gilbert, freshman, believes he can pin his opponent. (3) While cleaning out his locker oh the last day of - school, John tvlendez, sophomore dumps a friend into the wastepaper basket. f4) Getting those last minute adjustments made, and sadly saying goodbye, Greg Coyne and Angle Irwin quickly gel in line for graduation! , Step by Step Student Index A Able, Cole 132,143 Abbott, Debbie 18,116,153 Aby, William 132,143,147,150 Alberding, Dennis 124 Alberding, Jeffrey 132,143,150 Alberding, Sue 116 Andrews, Brian 116,142,149,162 Andrews, Deboroh 124 Andrews, Linda 100,160,185 Andrews, Mark 132 Andrews, Steve 132,150 Arnold, Jay 13,100,142,150,176 Arnold, Leisa May 124 Arnold, Linda 100 Arlea, Felipe 124 ■ 55,77,100,160,173 No 132 Ashley, Jo Aspy, Gary 132 Augsburger, Linda 116 B Boker, Lynn 124,153 Baker, Tammy 36,124,144,149 Baker, Ted 56, 124 Balliel, Nancy 51,132 Ball let, Steve 124,142 Barger, Cindy 132 Bargy, Regina 116 Boshom, Mike 132,143,145,151 Bauer, Ron 116 Baumonn, Debbie 44,124 Bouman, Beth 71,116,153,154 Baumon, Ron 132 Bouman, Tim 152,157,189 Baumgartner, Kim 132 Les 51,52,53,100,142,153,159, 163 Boys, Jenny 100 Beom, Kothy 116 Beard, Noncy 132 Becker, Dennis 54,100,153,161 Becker, Terry 116 Beer, David 100 Beer, Kevin Jomes 124 Beer, Lynn 132 Beer, Timothy 132 Beer, Tony 132 Beer, Victor 33,48,116,146 Beihold, Sharon 86,89,100,156,159, 163,182 Bentz, Charles 151 Bentz, Deborah 116,154 Bentz, Dennis L. 116,154 Berkshire, Tom 100,161 Bertsch, Ron 100 Bieberich, Cheryl 100 Bieberich, Doug 17,23,84,116,118,121, 141,150,162 Bieberich, Jonelle 116,118,149 Biedermonn, Scott 132 Birch, Kevin 161 Bischoff, Dove 116,151,156 Bittner, John Allen 124 Bittner, Steve 151,132 Black, Anito 124 Black, Cheryl 116,155,156 Block, Terri Sue 101,124 Blackburn, Terra 160,172 Blackburn, Trent Allen 124,157 Bleeke, Cloudine 116,154 Bleeke, Cynthia 8,101,152,168,144 Bleeke, Danny 29,132,147 Bleeke, Lindo 74,116,152 Bleeke, Rick 124 Blocker, Steve 54 Blomenberg, Susie 116,152,152,159 Blume, Dianne 63,101,109,157 Blume, Pam 116,155 BIythe, Linda 124,153 Bodle, Raymond 124 Boerger, Patricia 61,132,149 Bogner, Jill 132,136 Bohnke, Eric 124,143,150 Bohnke, Wilmott 116 Bollinger, Bobbie 44,101,153,162,172 Bollinger, Duke 132,143 Boltz, Mory 25,89,102,149,152,156 157,159,163,164,168,183 Bowman, Patricia 132 Boyd, Linda Marie 124,130,157,173 Bracy, Carol 132 Braun, Dione 132 Broun, Jomes 116,161 Braun, Janet 132 Braun, Moriorie 76,102,155,177 Braun, Mary 36,116,148,154 Broun, Matthew 124 Broun, Robert 124 Broun, W.lliom 124,147 Brazil!, Chris 124,142,179 Brozill, Tim 13,59,74,116,142,145, 150,162,163 Brewer, Jock 124 Eriede, Jean A. 116,152 Briede, Michael 124,147 Briede, Patrick 32,48,52.53,102,146, 152 Briones, Virginia 67,157 Brite, Carlo 85,132 Brite, Greg 133 Brodbeck, Tomi 78,133,155 Brown, Kevin M. 116 Brown, Pom 11,52,53,163 Brune, Amy 19,102,152,157,158,162, 163,184 Brune, Chorles 124,153,157,158,184 Brunner, Dorlene 133 Brunner, Debbie 133 Brunner, Denny 89,116,156 Brunner, Donno 124 Brunner, Ruth 102 Brunner, Tommy Lynn 124 Brunton, Borboro 133,140,158 Brunton, Judith 116,154,158,163 Bryant, Duone 117 Bucher, Corlo 117 Buckingham, Kevin 125,128,190 Buckner, Brod 117 Buckner, Solly 152,191 Buescher, Anne 125 Bulmohn, Carol 60,118,144,149,154, 158 118 Bultemeier, Jerry 102 Bultemeier, Roger 133,143,146,151 Bulfemeyer, Janno 50,74,76,102,168 Bultemeyer, Rebecco 132,133,157 Burdett, Kevin 117 Burgess, JoEllen 117 Burkhart, Randy David 142 Burkhart, Ron 117,125,170 Busse, Don 125,142,151 Butcher, Beverly 133 Butcher, Eugene 117,142,147 Butcher, Gail 133 Butcher, Ronald 50,81,117,142,151, 162 Butcher, Verlin 125,147 Butler, Beniomin 125 Butler, Bruce Lynn 125 Butler, Debbie 117 Butler, Eric 117,123,152,157,158,159, 161,163 133 Butler, Les 102,161 Butler, Nothon 63,133,157 Buuck, Glenn 125,157 Buuck, Kent 133,143,147 Buuck, Michelle 78,117,118,149,158 Buuck, Rondoll T. 117,161 Coll, Cheryl Ann 125 Callow, Billie Jo 8,125,148 Callow, Down 117 Callow, Lynn 8,161 Callow, Mory Ann 133 Corll, Molly 89,102,110,153,159,177 Carll, Paul (Mike) 133,151 Carpenter, William 133 Case, Lisa 125,144 Cose, Cynthia 117,153 Coston, Larry 117 Cheotwood, Regina 133 Chilcote, Tyler 133 Christen, Brad 161 Christen, Jody Alan 125,144 Cochran, Kevin 125 Colclosure, Carolyn 102,177 Colclosure, Mike 133,143,145,146,151 Cole, Brent 133 Cole, Greg 102,193 Cole, Shorolyn 133 Colter, Terry 83,102,161,177 Conrad, Mark 117 Conrad, Morlo 31,125,149,158 Cook, Ken 133 Cornelt, Poul Eugene 125 Costello, Don 125 Costello, Penny 133 Costello, Thomos 133 Courtney, Eloine Ann 125 Cowans, Brett 133,143 Cowens, Jim 103,173 Cowens, Joyce 133 Cowens, Judy Kay 28,117,172 Coyne, Borboro 133 Coyne, Carol 125 Coyne, Greg 103,197 Cress, Rebecca Ann 85,125 Crosby, Mike 117,163 Cuellor, Robert 103,194,195 Curtis, Rondy 117 Dole, Debbie 85,125 Daniels, Gregory P. 117,170 Doniels, James 133 Doniels, Kent 133 Dorling, Karen 51,67,103,142,152,159, 160,163,189 Dorlirg, Ronald 133 Dorling, Thomas 133 Dougherty, Michelle 125,127 Davis, Denise 103,161 Davis, Linda 133,136 Davis, Lucinda 47,125,155 Davis, Shoree 103,163,172 Dawson, Daria 133 Dawson, Edward 103 DeLong, Dave 33,48,117,142,146 Delong, Laurie 103 DesJeon, Kothryn 42,125,148,153 DesJean, Chris 56,117,142,143 DesJean, Tim 133,143 Diehl, Ronald Gene 125 Dishong, Patty 51,103,158,161,186 Ditto, Regina 133 Dixon, Cindy 133 Egly, Janet 125 Egly, Pom 111 Ehinger, Barry 133 Ehinger, James 125,152 Ehlerding, Dale 47,78,103,162,163, 174 Eichhorn, Amber 103 Eichhorn, Mork 125 Eichhorn, Robert L. 117 Eichorn, Dorothy 134 Elder, Kurt 132,134,141,149,157 Eloph, Robert Lynn 125 Emerick, Virgil 134 Engle, Jomes 16,134,141,146,150 Erxleben, Janice 117 Evons, D eeAnn 125,154,157 Evans, Lisa 103,153,155,163,165 Everett, Ken 134 Everett, Mork 125 Everett, Rondy Lee 125 Foger, Roy 134,149,157 Faurote, Gory 134,149 Fourote, Nick 103 Faurote, Rebecca 125 Faurote, Steve 103 Fourote, Timothy 134,143 Fowbush, Jocque 7,103 Feasel, Jill 55,104 Feasel, Jomes Edword 125,142 Fegley, Cothy Ann 125,158 Fennig, Koy 134 Fennig, Philip 117,154 Fett, Jonolhon 13,134,143 Fifer, Debro Lynn 126 Fifer, Ed 118,142,147,152,157 Fifer, Tommy 134 Fink, Ed 126 Fink, Nathan 118,145,162,163 Fleming, Gregory 132,134,143,146 Ford, Doniel 126 Foreman, Bill 54,104,142 Foremon, Mike 28,134,104,143 Fosnough, Keith 134,138,155 Fax, Charlotte 134 Fox, Debro Jean 47,126 Franklin, Alan 117 Franz, Arlen 134 Franz, Dole 30,118,151 Franze, Caryl 134 Frouhiger, Karl 126,141 Frouhiger, Ronald 134,157,158 Frouhiger, Soroh 126,144 Frouhiger, Stan 173 Freeby, Kent 118,142,149,152,157, 162,163 Freeby, Lourie 15,104,144,152,155,191 Freed, Cynthia 39,134,157 Freed, Rick 118,163,170 Frick, Melissa Ann 126 Frey, Gary 104,191 Frey, James 134 Friedt, Jim 50,118,142,147 Friedt, Peggy 1 18,161 Frock, Annette 134,157 Frock, Woyne 104,152,162,163,181 Fruchte, Mark 118,126,142,150,153, 162,179 Fruchte, Mike 70,142 Fuelling, Borboro 61,126,149,153 Fuelling, Cynthia 134 Fuelling, Mortin 126,142,145,151 Fuelling, Steven 104,163 Fuelling, Teresa 72,88,104,155,159,184 Fuelling, Terry 15,86,104,150,163 Fuhrmon, Gary Alan 126 Fuhrmon, Julie 118 Fuhrmon, Mike 134 Fuhrmon, Karen 134 Fuhrmon, Kevin 104 Fullenkamp, Anno 41,118,144,152 Fullenkamp, Patrick 134 Gaffer, Anne 18,51,104,159 Gaffer, John 145 Goffer, Louro 134,140,144 Gage, Edward 134 Goge, Joon 134,154 Gage, Timothy 118,161 Gage, Vicki 104 Gollmeyer, Jon 134 Gallmeyer, Randal Don 118 Garcia, Arnulfo Garc 134 Gome Garner, John 58,118,141,146,150,161 Garwood, Dennis 118 Garwood, Vanessa 134 Garner, James Allen 126 Gose, Debra 134 Gase, Pomelo 118,152 Goskill, Greg 31 Goskill, Jeff 134 Goss, Rebecca 134,135 Gaunt, Dovid Ken 126,152 Gount, Tom 56,105,143 Gebhord, Dovid 28,118,134,143,146, 150 Gebhord, Jim 142,150 Geels, Alice 126 Geels, Joyce 135 Geels, Yvonne 135 Gentis, Koren 135,140,148,153 Gentis, Steve 118 Gephort, Roxanne 67,126,157,158 Gephort, Sue 67,118,157 Gerber, Joseph 16,118,141,150,162 Gerber, Kothy 135 Gerber, Mark 135,136,151 Gerber, Roger 118 Gerke, Treva 135 Geyer, John 126 Geyer, Kevin 105,153 Gilbert, Dovid 135,143,146,151,157, 197 Gilpin, Lisa 126,155,158 Gilpin, Lori 135 Ginger, Debbie 118 Girord, Jeff 78,105,162,189 Girord, Jeonnie 1,105,186 Girord, Mary 126,157 Girord, Rosonne 135 Goldner, Ricky 135 Grant, Vickie 28,118 Grovens, Jomes Earl 126 Gray, Gordon 126 Green, Jock Duone 126,142,154 Grim, Leslie 135 Grim, Debro 126 Grote, Corlo 118,149 Grote, Deon 126,127,147 Grote, Dennis 118,161 Grote, Dick 135,147,151 Grote, Mory 135 Grote, Tim 17,59,118,120,141,150,162 Mo 135 CO, Richard 29,118 0, Agatha 126 a, Wondo 126 Andrew 34,135,141,146,151 Mike 118,142,145,154,162 1, Beverly 126,157 1, Mike 105,157,161 H Hockmon, Amy 135,140,144,148 Hockmon, Chris 27,135,144,149,153 Hockmon, Daniel 135,141,151 Hockmon, James 118,154 Haines, Denise 105 Haines, Jonelle 126 Hokes, Nonette 135 Hakes, Sandy 70,135,153 Hakes, Stephonie 126 Hakes, Jeffrey 126,143,150 Holikowski, Mike 135 Hall, Pom 126 Hommond, Beckie 118 Hommond, Joe 88,105,193 Hammond, Greg 118 Hommond, Jonice 118 Hammond, Romono 126,149,158 Hommond, Rory 118,152 Hommond, Steve 135,136,138 Hamrick, James 14,135 Homrick, Joyce 118,152,157,158 Hamrick, Judy 19,105,152,157,158,184 Honn, Cathy 118 Horker, Linda 103,105,158,191 Horkless, Tommy 135 Horrell, DeLayne Elson 127 Harrison, Deboroh 14,105 Harrison, Delores 127 Hart, Linda 118,158 Hart, Timothy Joe 127 Hortman, Richord 105 Hartmon, Vickie 118 Hortmann, Morlene 62 Harvey, Jeff 118 Harvey, Mark 143 Hawkins, John 143 Hoy, Rebecca 105 Hebble, Heather 8,127 Hebble, Laurie 8 Heckler, Doug 41,118,143,150,152,157 Heckler, Kathleen 70,144 Heckmon, Dole 119,152 Heimonn, Richord Lee 69,116,149,193 Heiser, Suson 136 Helm, Kris 73,82,89,106,152,156,157, 158,159,163 Helblig, Kimm 127 Helmrich, Louro 136 Helms, Tonni 117 Hendricks, Peggy 22,127,130,157 He Juo 157 Brian 74,119,142,151,162 Hess, Edward 127 High, Linda 117 Highlen, Cindy 29,156 Hill, Betsy 101,106,144,170,181 Hirschy, Cheryl 106 Hirschy, Marlene 155 Hirschy, Roger 127 Hitchcock, Jenny 14,117 Hobrock, Rosolyn 127,158 Hockemeyer, Carol 106 Hoffman, Brendo 67,127,157,158 Hoffman, Cheryl 127 Hoffman, Dan 127,142,145,150 Hoopingorner, Mike 35,61,87,118,119, 142,145,151,162,163 Hoopingorner, Thomos 81,127,141,145, 151 106 Hoov Hormann, Douglas 146 Hormann, Steve 119,142,145,162,163 Hornick, Ed 143,151 Howell, Laurie 136 Howell, Maureen Fay 127 Hower, Debbie 106 198 Hower, Faith 155 Hower, Randy 59,104,106,150,176 Huey, Melinda 117 Hullinger, Terry Scott 127 Hunter, Margaret 127 Hunter, Potty 106 Hurst, Grant 106,161 Hurst, Mary 127 Hurst, Mike 106,161 Hurst, Tamyro Lou 127,157 Hutker, Lora 119,152,153,160,189,197 Angle 87,107,109,189,197 Deboroh 50,107,119,15-1,165 Karen 127,149 Jackson, Julie 132,148 Jockson, Richord 119,154 Jamison, Sherlie 70,127,149 Jenkins, Susan 127 Johnson, Becky 119 Johnson, Colin 21,63,107,141 ,163 Johnson, Henry 65,143 Johnson, James 127,157 Johnson, Korlene 29,119 Jones, Rodney 84,127,150 Judge, Robert 46,67,107,152 154,157 158,163 K Kaehr Steyen 141,146 Kiess, Cynthia 101,107,1 10,144,163 Kiess, Nan 27,119,142,144,160 Kinco d, Libby 67,119,157 Kinde , Mike 127 King, Fred 127 Kinne , James 127 Kitson Greg 41,119,152 Kline, Cindy 119 Knape , Susan 14,119 Knittle , Terri 39,63,137,157 Knous Barbara 119 Knous Robert 127 Knuds en, Kathy 23,107,153,171,193 Koene man, Bonnie 107,160,163,180 194,195 Koene man, Kolhy 137,157 Kohne , Karen 119,152,159 Kohne , Lynn 86,179 Kohne , Richard 137 Kohne Valerie 137 Kolter Sharon Eloine 127 Koons Greg K. 80,119,142,143,151 Koons Greg T. 119,142 Korter ber, Non 29,107 Kozio ,vski, Martho 127,154 Kraus , Becky 61,137,144,148,149 Kraus , Kathy 27,108,170,181 Krous , Greg 108,161 Kraus , Tomoro 78,85,137,155 iriegel. Potty 137,144,158 ;rueckeberg, Barry 127,142 Tueckeberg, Carol 127 :rueckeberg, Debbie 119,162 :rueckeberg, Kendal 42,43,132,135, 137,148,153 ;rueckeberg, Rondy 119 ;rueckeberg, Becky 127 :rueckeberg, Thomos 119 iuck, Dora 127 iuhn, Kolhy 137 luhnle. Pot 25,69,72,86,89,108,149, 153,156,159,163,170,181,193 lukelhohn. Holly 118,119,149,152,158 lukelhahn, Jeffrey 137,154 ;unkel, Fred 25,119,152,157,158,163 ;unkel, Nancy Jone 18,67,127,157 ■ Duo Longston Lehr Lehr 127 177 .id 128,157 in 7,66,108,152,157 .,, .„,.„,ne 119,149 ibee, Steven 141,150 nt, Gregory 119 Kathy 128 non, Cheryl 137 non. Gene 120 nan, Julio 137 ron, Linda 108 non. Perry 120 nan, Rondoll 128 - - Robert 58,63,1C 1,115,150,163, Leiiz, Anna 37,137,144,148 Leitz, Luke 13,49,68,120,142,145,149, 152,162 Lengerich, David 120 Lengerich, David 137 Lengerich, Leo 128 Lengerich, Potrick 108,161 Lengerich, Paul 137 Lengerich, Philip 143,150 Liechty, Cheri 137 Light, Donna 120 Light, Greg 137,147 Lindahl, Mory 22,51,108,110,148,152, 154,157,159,163,185 Linder, Kenneth 128 Lister, Thomas 120,142,151 Lobsiger, Lori 60,83,108,157,158,184 Logon, Brad 137,143 Lose, Jim 120 Lose, Richard 120,159 Loshe, Debra 128,149,157 ■ Diann Loshe Loshe Loshe uen 120 Jeffrey 137,157 Julia 137 Loshe, Ted 120 Lovellette, Cindy 120,123 Ludwig Denise 120,152,162,163 Ludwig, Doug 137,138,143,150 Luginbill, Jeff 7,13,128,142,150,162 Luginbill, Julie 120 Luginbill, Kothy 108,152,157,163,183 Luginbill, Suson 120,158 Lyborger, Chris 128,157 Mc McBride, Linn 120 McBride, Mono 137 McBride, Richord 137 McConoha, John 58,128,145,150 McConoho, Sharon 132,135,137 McCullough, Edith 128 McCullough, Rick 161 McDonald, Greg 137,157,158 McDonald, Kothleen 8,115 McDonold, Rondy 137,142,151 McGill, Phil 137,150 McGill, Thomos 128 McMillen, Kay 128,155 McMillen, Nancy 128 McMurray, John 146 McNeil, Sandra 108 McNeil, Steve 137 M Mocklin, Bill 51,52,53,109,110,152,177 Mocklin, Chuck 137 Mahlon, Kevin 120,146,147 Mohlon, Toni 67,109,157 Moines, Cathy 137,157 Moloney, Tom 56,57,120,143,150 Monkey, Gr eg 23,24,57,77,78,87,103, 109,143,146,152,162,163,186 Monkey, Greg W. 28,137,147 Monkey, John 136,137,151 Monkey, Non 42,120,144,148,157,158, 175 Monley, Debra 128,158 Monley, Peggy 137 Mansfield, Mark 128 Monsfield, Scott 103 Morbach, Bonnie 128 Marboch, Brenda 137,149,157 Morbach, Chris 21,120,141 Morbach, Kathy 137 Morboch, Leeso 128,158 Marboch, Rex 103,109 Morkley, Lynn 109,163,168 Morsholl, Bonnie 128 Martin, Roger 128,152 Mossonne, Don 103,109,163 Massonne, Mike 137 Massoth, Wendy 52,53,109,153,156,159, 161 Mozelin, Lisa 63,83,109,181 Melching, Kristie 110,128,159 Melcher, Randall 120,161 Mendez, Dora 120 Mendez, Eric 48,128,146 Mendez, Jessie 138,143 Mendez, John 129,197 Mendez, Koren 65,138,148,164 Mendez, Loune 157 Mendez, Potty 138 Mendozo, Antonio 161 Merrimon, Judy 60,70,120,144,148,149, 152,154,158 Mesing, Dorlene 120,149,152,158 Mesing, Howord 110 Mesing, Morlene 120,149 Meyer, Dove 8,115 Meyer, Me 120,152,157,158,162, 163 kley, Deboroh 40,120,162 ler, Anomarie 110 ler, Charles 65,138,149,154 let, Christine 138,155 ler, Denny 65 ler. Glen 110,152,163 Miller Greg 138,141,146,150 Miller Scott 121,142,162 Miller Joe 110,173 Miller John 120,141,143 Miller Karen 25,89,101,156,190 Miller LeAnn 138 Miller Mork 138 Miller Mary 39,138,154 Miller Max 129 Miller Mike 129 Miller Myra 72,74,120,152,155 Miller Nick 138,155 Miller Nino 42,110,148,157,158 Miller Norman 129 Miller Rhondo 7,8,110,155,177,195 Miller Ronald 35,129,142,145 Miller Ruth 26,60,121,149,144,158, 163 Miller Stephen 138,143,150 Miller Terry 89,110,142,156 Moell ■r. Donna 121 Moell r, Jeffrey 138 Moell ■ring, Rondy 110,152,163,177 Moell ring, Ron 89,129 Moorr non, Cynthio 138,157 Moren ce, Colette 110,161,179 Morgan, Beth 129,130,158 Morto n. Rick 121 Moser Gory 121,152,185 Moser Mike 121 Moser Myra 138,154 Moser Steve 138,150 Moses , Ken 138,155 Mowe ry, Jim 110,161 Mowe ry. Tammy 138 Mowe ry, Terri 129 Mowe ry, Thomos 120,121 Myers Donald 138 Myers Keith 138,50 Myers Lindo 36,121,144,148,154 Myers Susie 138 Myers Tim 121,163 N Nosh, Cothleen 110,157,158 Neole, Gledo 138,155 Niblick, Nancy 8,42,121,148 Nil 161 Nilsen, Goil 121,143,157 Noonon, Dennis 129,152,157,158 Normon, Dennis 111,154 Nurge, Van 129,145 Nyffeler, Linda 138,154 O ' Campo, Dovid 48,65,121,142,146,162 O ' Compo, Silvia 138 O ' Dell, Becky 121 O ' Dell, Dove 136,138 O ' Dell, Ron 28,111 Odie, Scot 21,121,141,163 Gelling Ronald 7,34,81,111,145,151, 162 Ortiz, Sylvia 36,37,129,144,146,149 O ' Shaughnessey, Nancy 111,152,155, non, Michelle 138,149 199 Painter, Valerie 42,121,148,157,1 Painter, Vickie 121,148,157,163 Patch, Rebecco 129 Perks, David 121,151,162 Peters, Larry 85,138,149 Peters, Linda 70,79,121,152,162 Peterson, Bonnie 138 Peterson, Ed 121 Pickford, Lequetto 60,129,144,141 Pierce, Doug 111.142 Pilkington, Steve 121,14! Pollock, Angela 129 Pollock, Cheryl 67,79.129,157 Pollock, Mark 138 Pollock, Vickie 121,154 Porter, Dennis 29,129,147 Porter, Jean 132,138 Porter, Wayne 121,142,146,147,1 152,157,162 Price, Ann 121.153 Price, Athena 1,55,101,160,170,1 Price, Julia 129 Price, Sheryl 39,138,153,188 Putteet, Ronald 81,129,151 Q Quehl, Brando 13 Rambo, Doug 121,159,189 Rombo. Jeff 85,139,143.150 Rambo, Richard 33,121,142,146,150, 162,163 Rambo, Thomas 139.143 Ranly, Chris 142.161 Rash. Curtis 129,142,157 Rauch. Sandra 29,129,156,185 Roy, Robin 84,129,157,158 Payer, Joyce 22,129,157 Rozo, Charles 138,155 Reber, Janice 111,161 Reed, Gary 88,121,152,156,157,159 Reed, lorry 121,157 Reed, Seon 51,58,121 Reef, Barb 121 Reef, Greg 111,161 Reents, Janet 121,154 Rees, Peter 138,139.147.154 Reifsteck, Annette 78,127,129 149 157, 158 Reinhart, Brendo 139 Reinhort, Gerald 129 Reinhort, Debro 129,157 Rhynord, Mary 14,52,53.66,73,121. 152,153,157,162,163 Rickord. Jonelle 121 Rickord. Nancy 121 Rickord, Rose 37,139,148 Richter. Mario 111,163,181 Rider, Terry 129 Rider, Vic 51,52.53.111,152,163,178 Riesen, Eric 111 Ripley, Kevin 129,142 Ripley, Rozelyn 87,118,121,152,158 Ritter, Tamela 129,157 Ritter, Teresa 83,121,157 Robbins, Steve 122 Roedcr, Alice Jean 129 Roeder, Mork 16,141,161.162 Roman, Joni Lynne 129 Romero, Lilio 122 Romero, Rickv 122 Roop, Betsy 139,149 Roop, Brendo 22,28,122.149,152,162 Roop, Patricia 124,129.148.171 Ross, Corol 129,157 Ross, Christopher 129 Ross, Doreen 139 Ross, Mary 129 Ross, Michelle 66,111,152,157,161 Ross, Randy 122 Ross, Tom 135,139,143,150 Roth, Shelley 8,112,152,155.177 Ruble, Mark 129 Rumple, Steve 69,129,149 Rumschlag, Antonio 139 Rumschlog, David 139 Rumschlag, Dennis 129 Rumschlag, Harold 48,51,79,122,142, 146,152,157,158 Rumschlag, Marilyn 122,152,154,157, 158 Rumschlag, Pom 129 Rumschlag, Paul 67,79,122,146.156 157,156,163 Salway, Cheryl 129 Soiway, Dianna 139,157 Salwoy, Ed 122,161 Sands, Timothy 85,139 Souer, Mark 122,161 Sauer, Rhonda 139,149 Schamerloh, Duone 41,112,141,152, 157,162,163 Schamerloh, Kim 13.80,81,112,142 145,151,152,157,162,163,182 Schauss, John 47,49,89,112,145,153 156,162 Schauss, Rick 70,128,130,142.145 Scherry, Karen 112,152,157,158 Scherry, Mark 130 Scheumonn, Karen 27,30,130,144,149, 158 Scheumonn, Morlin 50,130 Schindler, Suzanne 130 Schlemmer, Herbert 130,139,146,151 Schmitt, Noncy 139 Schmoll, Beth 30,130,148 Schmoll, Steven 139,146 Schnurr, Jerome 130,142 Schrock, Beth 139 Schrock, Wendy 112,153,163,171 Schucler, Borboro 22,122.162 Schueler, Norman 139 Schultz, Alice 139,155 Schultz, Joyce 122 Schultz, Paul 1,52,112,113,177 Schultz, Rose 27,36,74,122,144,148 162,163 Schultz, Virginia 46,130,149 Schultz, William 139,143,147,151 Schweier, Diane 130,154 Schweier, Paula 139 Schweier, Peter 122,159 Sefton, Julie 130 Sefton, Peter 163 Seip, Randy 157 Seip, Esther 139 Seitz, Janice 122,142,152,160,197 Seitz, Mike 13,49,122,142,146,153 162 Selking, Janet 130,153 Selking, Jeonnie 47,122,163 Se rna, Diane 28,46,122 Serno, Joe 52,53,101,112,113,163,181 Shotkley, Lori 139 Shaffer, Debbie 122 Shaffer, Dione 113 Shaffer, Joe 161 Shaffer, Noncy 130 Shannon, John 113 Shannon, Rick 139,151 Shoffer, Pom 67,130,157 Shoffer, Foul 16,130,141,150 Shorpe, Lorry 139 Sheets, Jeff 50,68,122,149 Sheets, Tom 24,113,143,152,162,163, 186 Sheets, Yvonne 118,122,178 Shelton, Joy 14,130,147,157 Shelton, Joan 113 Shinoberry, Rondy 139 Shoof, Tommy 139 Shook, Debra 18,40,51,101,113,154 159,173 Shook, Sandra 139 Shoup, Jonef 18,24,26,51,101,113.144 152,159 Shoup, Judy 139 Shoup, Tom 29,130,143 Siefring, Diane 122 Siefring, Dorothy 37,130,148 Sills, Don 174 Simermon, Paulo 139 Simon, Deb 116,122 Simmons, Rebecca 139 Singleton, Dennis 130,145,162,178 Singleton, Doug 50,113,142,163 Sipe, Kirk 139 Sipe, Randall 130 Sodduth, Mindy 140 Sullivan, Richord 140 Swarts, Stephanie 131,157,158 Man 130 Smith, Kris 26,36,76,114,144,148,157 163 Smith, Steve 130,142,145,179 Smitley, Becky 139 Smitley, Carlo 114 Smitley, Goylo 130 Snyder, Borbaro 139 Snyder, James 114 Snyder, Mike 130,141,147 Snyder, Susan 31,114 Sonner, Gregory 130 Sonner, Greta 114 Souder, Alvin 114,161 Sowards, David 139 Sowords, James 130 Spongier, Carol 122 Spongier, Cheryl 31,131 Spangler, Dan 122,142,150,162 Spongier, Janet 42,122,148,161 Spangler, Jeon 45,88,114,156,159,174 Spoulding, Rachel 131,144 Spiegel, Jon 43,47,72,114,148,152,155, 177 Sprunger, Beth 74,122,123,142,160.153 Sprunger, Bruce 173 Sprunger, Cherie 114,152,173 Sprunger, Deb 51,66,86,113,114,152, 157,159,163 Sprunger, Sally 131,149 Staub, Joseph 131 Steele, Sandra 131,154 Stetler, Kelley 139 Stetler, Suzetle 131 Stevens, Ronald 69,70,129,131,149 Stevens, Ronnie 140 Stillobower, Mike 131,143 Stillabower, Sherri 114,161,182 Stimpson, Mike 140,143,146 Sloppcnhagen, Kent 121,122,140.142 Stoppenhagen, Kim 114,163,182 Stonesifer. Robert 131,142 Strader 114 Stroub, Becky 122 Sirickler, Dan 32,114,142,146,176 Strickler, Diane 122,152,159 Strickler, Mike 122 Strickler, Rusty 122,142,147,150,163 Strickler, Scott 140,141,147 Stucky, Debra 131,168 Stucky, Kim 44,110,114,158,163,168 Tesple Cm dy 18,122 Teeple Do old 131 Terhun e, K m 114,188 Terhun e, Jeff 131 Thorp, Chr s 140 Thorp, Vict orio 127,131 Thieme , To ny 22,114,141 ,152,157,162 , Bruce 122,147 . Doug 140,146 , Kenneth 22,122,141,162,163 . John 140 , Lelho 103,114,192 , Loido 131 , Ron 140,151 Ruth 77,83,87,101,114,160,163 , Scott 131,147 ., William 114 . Soroh 61.131,149,153 . William 122,146,151,162 Mark 131,157,158 len, Borb 123,154 , Jack 54,161 ki. Donna 67,72,131,155,158 ki, Joyce 140,154 er, Kimberly 140 u Vender Hart, Mary 131 Vonhorn, Kevin 140 Vergara, Mike 140 Vergoro, Richard 131 Villogomez, Isabella 72,116,155.157 Villagomez, Rosemary 140 Voglewede, James 140.141,151 Voirol, Jon 109,114,137 Voirol, Bill 14,140,143,146,150 Voreis, Kim 140,153,157 Voreis, Pom 74,123 w 172 Wagner, Anito 36,123,144.148 Wolchle, Tim 140,157 Walker. Jack 140 Walters, Connie 140 Ward, Kendro 123,142,153,160,162 Woss, Dee 131,142,150 Woss, Duone 123.142.145.151.154.163 Woss, Steve 114,163,187 Wotkins, Robin 28,123,152,162,173 Watson, Debro 140 Watts, Glenn 123,142,146,162 Wolts, Janis 45,71,88,115,156,158, 159,162,163,186 Wefel, Lee 131 Weilond, Robert 140 Wemhoff, Greg 123,150,152 Wemhoff, Williom 15,22,67,72,76,115, 152,157,158,163 Wendel. Donald 131 Wendel. Kenneth 35.131.145,151 Wenger, Lisa 123 Wenning, Andy 140,151 Werling, Duone 72.115.163,170,181 Whisman, Mike 131 Werling, Vernon 123,161 West, Don 138,140,155 West, Ken 131 West, Tony 138,140,155 Whisman, Curtis 123 Whisman, Mike 131 White, Jerry 140 White, Susan 140 Whitlock, Steven 123 Whittenbarger, Sandy 115 Whittenborger, Steve 140 Wilder, Suzanne 62,140 Wilkinson, Paula 115,143,160.170,181 Williamson, Greg 140,143,145.146.151 Wilson, James 123,163 Wiseman, Deborah 131 Witte. Denise 123 Witte, Gene 115,163 Witte, Jon Alan 123 Witte, Lynn 115,142 Wittkoph, Susan 140 Woebbeking, Deb 140 Wolfe, Gwen 123 Wolfe, Pom 140 Wolfe, Tom 140 Wolfe, Teresa 140 Wolpert, Jane 123,144 Wolpert, Charles 140,149 Wolpert, Philip 123 Womock. George 51,131 Wurm, Brian 131,142,146 Wor.m, JocQue 115 Young, Ann 140 Zander, Karen 31,131 Zehr, Ted 115 Zeser, Donna 82,123 Zeser, Tim 33,124,131,147 Zeser, Vickie 42,43,132,140,14 Faculty, General Index Baker, Barbro 43,65,92,144,14 Banks, Mary Ann 92,154 Birk, Cloryn 92,153 Bittner, Ronold 92,101,110 Bohnke, Dr. H. W. 76 Bolonder, ShyrI 92 Boyle, Robert 92 Brock, Aleno 93 Bulter, Dean 93,155 Bunker, Jerold 93 Busse, Gary 141,146,157 Cote, John 93.145,151 Chronister, Roberto 93 Clark, John 77,93 Clark, Nellie 107 Cowan, Harriet 93 Decker, MyrI 93 Eachus. Joe 84.93 Engle, Barb 70,76,93,158 Elder, Don 93 Erekson, Reid 93 Everett, Rondy 175 Feosel, Hubert 72,94,155 Finley, Gordon 94,155 Freeby, Daniel 76 Freeman, Larry 28,94 Dennis 94,162,163 Gosi 94 Gouse, Morlene 94 , 94 Grabill, Cotherine 95 Grobill, Goil 94 Grogg, Julia 95,149 Horonts, Al 1,13,84,95 Houbold; Helen 66,95,152,157 Hotke, Louis 89,95,143,150 Hoys, Dennis 13,47,95,146,147 Hebble, Phyllis 27,30,95,144,148 Heimonn, Janice 1,95.135 Hitchcock, Williom 95 Houk, Phyllis 95 Isch, Fred 94 Jackson, Corolyn 88,95 Kolver, Alan 146,149 Journay, William 46,95,152 Justice, William 94 Koough, Thomas 92,96 Kouffman, Ken 46,96 . Kiess, Eugene 94 Lewis, Richard 84 Lindohl, Allison 96 Lytle, Steve 193 McMichoel, Golen 29,50,96 Metzger, Don 96 Meyer, Carolyn 96 Miller, Gory 96,145 Miller, Larry 28 Mummo, Horold 96 Peppi (The Dog) 62 Pilkington, Bob 80,96,143,151,161 Pilkington, Wilmo 96 96 Roth, Donno 96 Schauss, Jone 7,28.97 Scheiderer, Alice 97 Scheidler, Robert 39,65,97,154 Schultz, Joe 94 Shaffer, Lorry 7,14,67,88,97,157,158 Shoemaker, Robert 97 Shoulls, Herb 156 Singleton, Elizobeth 97 Smith, Brice 97 Smith, Elbert 97 Smitley, Terry 62 Spoulding, Winifred 98 Sprogue, Morgoret 86,92,98.99 Sprunger, Eugene 98 Slonley, Joseph 98,161 Strickler, Mary 98 Strickler, Paul 192 Sto Stucky, Rick 98,160 Swales, Charles 97,9 Taylor, Samuel 98 Tho etty 63, Vander Hart, Morion 93 Vonder Hart, Robert 93 Vera, Charlotte 98,159 Wellmon, Fronk 39,98 Whitocre, Frank 29,99 Worthman, Rebecca 99 Worthman, Robert 99 Young, Mark 50,141,143.150 Zerkel, Hubert 99 Zuercher, Marvel 99 200 W ' . ' i