Berlin Heights High School - Echo Yearbook (Berlin Heights, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1957 volume:

THE ECHO 1956-1957 BERLIN HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL Berlin Heights, Ohio Editor: Nancy Hahn Assistant Editor: Nancy Johnson Business Manager: Patricia Goodman Production Manager: Patricia Ballash Advisor: Miss Sophia Purcell Seated; Barbara Pox. Mary Opfer, Nancy Johnson. Nancy Hahn, Patricia Ballash, Kathryn Buohwald. Standing; Paula Shamhart, Carole Otto, Elizabeth Reer , Francis Johns, Loretta Pine, Myrna Baker, Patricia Goodman, William Humm, Bose x x cuxox a uuuiio ■ o v wa x xuo 9 9 « v y Bristol, William Kolar, Jerry Howells, Lydia Moon, Wllla Coughlin, DeNower. Georglanna DEDICATION We, the Echo Staff of 1956-57, proudly dedicate this yearbook to Mrs. Edward Boughton. Mrs. Boughton, commercial teacher, has helped us gladly with our work during the seven years she has taught at Berlin Heights High School. With her assistance and co- operation in the typing department, again this year, we were able to produce a better yearbook. Mrs. Boughton received her Bachelor of Science In Education from Ohio University. BOARD OF EDUCATION Seated; Mrs. Gertrude Nottke, Clerk; Mrs. Harold Lelmbach, Mr. David Smith, President; Mr. Stanley L. Pox, W. E. Weagley, County Superintendent; Mr. Warren Holzhauser, Mr. Ralph Keller, Vice-President; Mr. William Gammle. Stanley L. Pox Executive Head Mr. Sanders Ashland College Junior High Miss Puroell Ohio State University English Hr. Garland B-G State University Soolal Studies Mrs. Waldron Miami University Vooal Music Mr. Heckelman Colorado State College Mathematics Miss Horning Notre Dame College Junior High Mr. Clemens Mount Union College Instrumental Music Mrs. Nlokols University or Michigan Library Mr. Bllllck Penn State University Agriculture Mrs. Galch Bethany College Language Mr. McFadden Ohio Wesleyan Junior High Mrs. Hosekelly Miami University Home Economics Mr. Galch New Mexico Western College Industrial Arts STUDENT COUNCIL At the first meeting of the Student Council, new officers were elected as follows: Jerry Howells, President; William Werner, Vice-President; Nancy Johnson, Secretary; Kathleen O'fiork, Treasurer. During this meeting plans for the annual Homecoming were discussed. A large parade through town preceded the football game. Decorations for home- coming this year were more elaborate than ever before. A miniature goalpost and dummy football player were set up In the gym for the dance. Seated; Kathleen O'Rork, Jerry Howells, William Werner. Standing; Patricia Dixon, Neal Lelmbach, Dottle Canterbury, Clark Hahn, Mr. Pox, Advisor. Absent from picture Nancy Johnson. Joseph Burnham Class Pres. 1,3,4 Class Play 3 Hlghl'ts 3,4 FPA 1,2,3,4 President 4 Reporter 3 Record Award 4 Bsktb'll 1,2,3,4 Track 2.4 Pootball 3 4 Baseball 2 School Band 1,2,3 Co. Band 1,2,3 Patricia Ballash Class V. Pres. 4 Echo 3 4 Ass't Act. 3 Prod. Mgr. 4 Hlghl'ts 1,2,3,4 PHA 1,2,3,4 News Reporter 3 Chorus 1,2,3,4 A cappella 3,4 Class Play 3 Quill Scroll 4 Ach. Roll 2,3,4 Dewey Acord St. Council 1 FFA 1,2 Chorus 1 Football 3,4 Bsktb'll 1,2,3 Baseball 1,2,3 Track 1,3,4 :S Nancy Johnson St. Council 1,3,4 Secy. 3,4 Class V. Pres. 2 Echo 2,3,4 Ass't. Ed. 4 Prod. Mgr. 3 Class Ealtor 2 Hlghl'ts 1,2,3,4 FHA 2,3,4 V. Pres. 3 Co. Band 1,2,3,4 Majorette 1,2, 3,4 V. Pres. 4 Chorus 1,2,4 A cappella 4 Prince of Peace 4 Class Play 3 Bsktb'll Scorek'r 1,2,3,4 Hmcomlng Att. 2,3 FFA Queen 3 Clarence Baker FFA 1,2,3,4 Treasurer 4 Track 1,2,3 Bsktb'll 1,2 Manager 4 Nell Wlkel FFA 1.2,3,4 Bsktb'll 1,2,3 Football 1,4 Myrna Baker Class Secy. 1,4 Echo 4 st 4 • ts 4 st Basket'll 4 Ch'lesder 2,3,4, Reserve 2 Varsity 3,4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 A cappella 3,4 Girls' State $ Honor Society 3,4 Ach. Roll 1,2,3,4 f in Nancy Hahn Class Treas. 4 Class Pres. 2 Echo 2,4 C. Mgr. 2 Ed. In Chief 4 Hlghl'ts 1,2,3, + C. Mgr. 2 Peature Page 3 PH A 4 Hnunkr. Award 4 PTA 2,3,4 V. Pres. 2 Co. V. Pres. 2 Chorus 1,2,4 A cappella 3 + Class Play 3 Democracy Sp. 4 Quill 4 Scroll 3, + Honor Society 3 + Aoh. Roll 1,2,JA Jerry Howells St. Council 2,3,4 Pres. 4 V. Pres. 3 Echo 3 + Photographer 3 Sport Ed. 4 Hlghl'ts 1,2,3. + Photographer 3, + PTA 2,3 Pres. 2 Chorus 1.2,3 A cappella 4 Pootball 1,2,3,4 Bsktb'll 1.2,3 Track 1,2,3, + Donna Aldrich Hlghl'ts 1,2,3,4 PHA 1,2.3-4 Chorus 1,3,4 A cappella 3 Frank Calhoun Class Secy. 3 Echo 2,3 Co-Spts. Ed. 2,3 Hlghl'ts 1,2,3,4 Columnist 3,4 Spts. Ed. 4 FFA 1,2,3.4 Secy. 3,4 Bsktb'll 1,2,3,4 Football 4 Baseball 2,4 Boys' State 3 Quill Scroll 3,4 Ach. Roll 1,2 John Carson Echo 2,3 Co-Spts. Ed. 2,3 Hlghl'ts 1,2,3,4 Spts. Ed. 3 Ed. In Chief 4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Chorus 1,2 Legion Essay 3 Quill Scroll 3,4 Honor Society 3,4 Ach. Boll 1,2,3,4 Wllla Coughlin Echo 4 Hlghl'ts 1,2,3,4 FHA 1,4 Bsktb'll 4 FTA 2.3,4 Treas. 3 Co. Treas. 4 Chorus 1,3,4 A cappelia 3,4 FFA Queen 4 FFA Att. 2 Kathryn Buchwald Class V. Pres. 1 Echo 4 Act. Ed. 4 A Uil Historian 1 Parliamentarian 2 Treas. 3 V. Pres. 4 Class Play 3 Chorus l,z,3,4 A cappelia 3,4 Hmcomlng Queen 4 Quill Scroll 3,4 Honor Society 3,4 Ach. Boll 1,2,3,4 Yvonne Good FHA 1,2 3,4 Apple Pie Queen 2 Chorus 1,2,3,4 A cappelia 3,4 Patricia Goodman Echo 3,4 Bus. Mgr. 3,4 Hlghl'ts 1,2,3,4 Adv. Mgr. 3 Bus. Mgr. 3,4 FHA 1.2,3,4 Parliamentarian 4 Bsktb'll 4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 A cappelia 3,4 Co. Band 1,2,3,4 Majorette 1,2 3,4 Jack Church Hlghl'ts «+ Baseball 1,2,3,«+ Patricia Coolldge Hlghl'ts 1 PHA 1,2,«+ Ch'leader 1.2,3,«+ Reserve l,z Varsity I,1 Chorus 1.2,3,«+ A cappella j,«+ James Heckelman Hlghl'ts 3,«+ Advertising Mgr. «+ PPA 1 School Band 1,2,3 County Band 1,2,3 Class Play 3 Bsktb'll Tlmek'r 1,2.3,4 Movie ProJ. 0 . 1 Quill 4 Scroll «+ Honor Society 3 Aoh. Boll 1,2,3 Gayle Glover Amherst Trans 3 Echo «+ A88't. Act. «+ PHA «+ Bsktb'll «+ Chorus «+ A cappella «+ Legion Essay 3 Gale Preeman PHA 2,3 I Chorua A cappella 3,«+ William Kolar Class Treas. 3 Echo «+ Ass't Prod. Mgr. «+ 1 Hlghl'ts 1,2,3,«+ Chorus 1,2 Basket'll 1 Track «+ Basket'll Mgr. 3,«+ Class Play 3 Mary Opfer Echo 3,4 Ass't Clas6 Class Ed. 4 Hlghl'te 1,2 FHA 1,2,3,4 Treas. 2 3 ,3,4 Secy. 3,4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 A cappelle 3,4 Quill Scroll 4 Carole Otto Echo 4 Typist 4 Hlghl'te 4 Typist 4 FHA 4 Bsktb'll 4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 A cappella 3,4 Pianist 1,2,3,4 Ch'leader 2,3,4 Reserve 2 Varsity 3,4 School Band 1,2,3 Co. Band 3 FFA Queen 2 Loretta Pine Echo 4 Typist 4 Hlghl'te 1, Typist 4 FHA 1,2,3,4 Cherry Qu. Co. Cherry Bsktb'll 4 FTA 2 2,4 4 News Reporter 2 Chorus 1,2,4 A cappella 4 Prince of Peace 4 Jerry Sprankel FFA 1,2,3,4 State Band 2,3,4 Sentinel 3 V. Pres. 4 Quartet 2,3,4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 A cappella 3,4 School Band l,j?, Co. Band 1,2,3,4 Pres. 4 Football 4 Bsktb'll 1,2,4 Track 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2 Elizabeth Beer Echo 4 Ass't Prod. 4 Hlghl'te 1,2,3,4 Typist 4 FHA 1,2.3,4 Bsktb'll U Chorus 1 Gloria Sebolt Camden Trans. 2 FHA 2,3,4 FTA 4 Chorus 2,3,4 A cappella 3,4 Robert Sprankel PPA 1,2,3,4 Track 4 Rose Bristol Treas. 1 Echo 1,2,3, C. Mgr. 3,4 , HlghlHs 1,2,3,4 C. Mgr. 3. PHA 1,2,4 Cherry Qu. 1 News Reporter 4 Bsktb'll 4 PTA 2,3 Treas. 2 V. Pres. 3 Chorus 1,2,3,4 A cappella 3 4 Class Play 3 Prince of Peace 4 Barbara King St. Council 2 Eoho 2 Class Act. Ed. Hlghl'ts 1,2,3.4 Ed. Page Ed. 3 Front Page Ed. PHA 1,2,3,4 Newsreporter 3 Pres. 4 Bsktb'll 4 PTA 4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 A cappella 3 School Band 3  Co. Band 3, Class Play 3 Quill Scroll . 3,4 Ach. Roll 2,3,4 2 4 ■ 1 ' VIA- -VIA - 1A 1A - lA -ViA - lA XT XT XT XT XT XT XT XT XT' XT XT XT XT XT XT XT XT XT XT XT XT XT XT XT' We, the members of the graduating class of 1957, wish to express our deep gratitude to the members of the faculty of Berlin Looal School for the aid, guidance, and encouragement which they have given so freely to us during our years of education. They have taught us much more than what was required. Prom our teachers, we learned the values of life and how to live with others. So, we are truly thankful for the well-rounded foundation they have given us on which to build our lives. CLASS MOTTO Give to the world the best you have, and the best will come back to you. CLASS FLOWER Red Rose CLASS COLORS Red and White Charles Whaley, Vice-President; William Werner, Student Council; Lyn Grant, Treasurer; Kathleen O'Bork, Student Council; Mary Kosmlder, Presi- dent; Carol Baxter, Secretary. William Krenzer, Nancy Qenaway, Lydia Moon. JUNIORS The Juniore sponsored their play, We Shook The Family Tree , on November 16. The annual Twlrp Dance of the class of '58 was held In the auditorium on March 8. At Talent Night, January 30, the class won first prize with tnelr stunt, •I've Got A Line . The class had bake sales on December 3, March 23, and April 2? at the Locker Plant. Pranols Johns, William Huma. Achievement Roll: 2nd Semester: 1955-1956; Carol Baxter, Barb- ara Fox. William Humm, Francis Johns, Mary Kos- mlder, Kathleen O'Rork, Paula Shamhart, bou Ann Smith, Thomas Ward. 1st Semester: 1956-1957; Kathleen O'Rork, Prancls Johns. Robert Thayer, Paula Shamhart, Thomas Ward, Lou Ann Smith, Theodore Russ. Dottle Canterbury, Student Council; Larry Burdue, Doreen Bruns, Dean Church, Rachel Bristol, Bertha Green, Douglas Allen. Robin Coolldge, Nancy Knight, Jerry Harris, Gayle Leach, Monica Lelmlster, Neal Lelm- bach. Student Council. John Johnson, Treasurer; Sharon Coughlin, President SOPHOMORES The Sophomores had dances on November 9 and March 22.. The class sold candy at all of the home basketball games. They held bake sales on October 20, February 2, and April 6 at the Locker Plant. Achievement Roll: 2nd Semester: 1955-1956: Douglas Allen, Rachel Bristol, Sharon Coughlin, Bertha Green, Neal Lelmbach. 1st Semester: 1956-1957; none Nelson Hoffman, Vice- President; Judith Kraus, Secretary. Ambrose O'Brien, Rose Lea Tittle, Sharon Cough- lin, Gwvnne Straub, Fred Reer, Jerry Green, Lou- anne Palkovlc, David Sattlg, James Vartorella. Kneeling; Bruce Myers, Olivia Tittle, Gerald Lonsway. Standing; Robert Perkins, Raymond Freeman, Thomas Horwedel, John O'Donnell, Judy Nottke, Donna Schuh, Raymond Russ, Patricia Walker, Carol Hoag. First Row of Chairs; Daniel Church, Patricia Dixon, Student Council; Second Row; Clifford Cobb. Karen Fletcher, Kenneth Freeman. Third Row: Wllla Billups, Timothy Gammle, James Baker. Fourth How; Bruce Burn- ham, James Evans. Janet Sprankel, Sec- retary; Gerald Otto, Vice-President. The Freshman class held a bake sale on December 8 at the Locker Plant. Achievement Boll: 2nd Semester: 1955-1956; David Hartman, Ray Otto, Karen Fletcher, Clark Hahn, Janet Sprankel, Dorene Vaughan, Bar- bara Ward, John Weaver. 1st Semester: 1956-1957; David Hartman, Ray Otto, Barbara Ward, John Weaver. Ray Otto, President; Barbara Ward, Treasurer. First Row; David Hartman, James King, David Hensley, WIIHb Grant, John Weaver. Second Bow Eugene Kilbride, Janet Gasek, Dorene Vaughan, Martha Hoag, Daniel Genaway, Patricia McPeek, Norma Weeks, Larry Braun, Richard Kelbls, Clark Hahn, Student Council; Anthony Lelmelster 7th Grade: First Row; Sally Shupe, Secretary; Carol Bostater. Sharon Hast, Margie Hayes, Mary Ellen Shape, Dianne Calhoun, Judy Gammle, Mari- lyn Bostater, Barbara Day, Jean Hohl. Second Row; Larry Butler, President; Larry Plue, Gayle Whaley, Thomas Russ, Larry Harris, John Knight, Joseph Warner. Jack Williamson, James Hoag, Student Council; Robert Buchwald, Treasurer; Larry Schuh, Douglas Reer, Ronald Vaughan. Third Row; Daniel VanBenschoten, David Kilbride, Linda Weeks, Betty Barnes, Student Council; Joan Kel- ble, Barbara Hoffmelster, Fannie McPeek, Judy Sprankel, Gall Poyer, Larry Wlodarsky, James Bowens. Fourth Row: Charlotte Hensl  v, Timothy Waldron, John Hensley, William Green, William Bush, James Dixon, Jerry Schulz. Vice President; Carol O'Brien. First Bow; Mr. McFadden, Coach; Billy Meese, Monte Harris, Charles Hensley, David Smith, Frank Pine. Second Bow; Ted Hill, Larry Lelm- bach, Charles Linden, Kenny Cline, Harold Linden. 8th Grade: First Row; Carole Bcwens; Babs Werner, Treas- urer; Sally VanBenschoten, Student Council: Second Row; Sandra Massey, David Smith, Monte Harris, Kenneth Cline, William Meese, Third Row; Patricia Kuhlman, Theodore Hill. Charles Hensley. Pres- ident; Ronald Dabrowsfcl, Arthur Wallace. JUNIOR HIGH X 8th Grade: First Row; Mary Lou Canterbury, Margaret Castle, Liberty Anthony. Second Row; Everett Ro- berts. Larry Lelmbach, Secretary; Fred Nottke, Student Council; Gordon White, Virginia Perkins. Third Row: Harold Linden, Charles Linden, Jesse Bow- ser, Robert Gasek, Vice- President; Marilyn Keller. Cheerleaders: Dianne Otto, Kathleen Cool- Joan Kelble. Absent from picture Sally Shupe. 8th Grade: First Row; Dianne Brown, Student Council; Arda Lee Castle, Linda Hill, Magdellne Anthony, Dale Echoff, Secretary: Constance Waldron, Dianne Lottlg. Second Row; Joan Buffa, Jack Schulz, President; Richard Calhoun, Donald Leonard, Jan Molnar, Kenneth Wiley, Duane Weeks, Frank Pine, Student Council; Thomas Landers, Dorothy Weinke, Sylvia Coughlin. Third Row; Dianne Otto, Treasurer; Jean Bowens, Maxine Moore, Larry Fryberger, George Danllla, George Johnson, Vice-President; Kathleen Coolldge, Judy Wasem, Kay Ward, Hazel Straup. Junior Class Play Seated; Carol Baxter, Lou Ann Smith, Francis Johns, Mary Kos- mlder, Lydia Moon. Standing; Paula Shamhart, Barbara Fox, Bill Humm, Tom Ward, Kath- leen O'Hork, Ken- neth Baker, Char- les Whalev. Mrs, Boughten, com- mercial teacher, was the director. CLASS ACTIVITIES Virginia Perkins, highest mag- azine salesman during homecom- ing week. 'J: jJ V)Jjd i-id' 9 XJLM i n lirOr e-ntf lrf V t- lev. b ■ Mr. Bllllck, Blchard Baker, Thomas Ward, Clarence Baker Advisor; Jerry Sprankel, Vice-President; Sentinel; Joseph Burnham, President; Reporter; Prank Calhoun, Secretary; , Treasurer. F.F.A. Seated; Kenneth Freeman, Clifford Cobb, Ray Otto, GwynneStraub, Thomas Horwedel, Theodore Russ, Larry Barter. Standing; James King, Nell Wlkel, Clayton Bush, Fred Beer, Gerald Otto, Clark Hahn, Ray Russ, Eugene Kilbride, Bruce Burnham, Kenneth Baker, Robert Sprankel, James Evans, John Johnson, Tim Gammle, Charles Whaley, Ambrose O'Brien, Raymond Freeman, James Baker. The PPA Parliamentary Procedure Contest was held at Berlin Heights. The Berlin Chapter won the gold medal in this contest. Frank Calhoun won a bronze medal In the public speaking contest held Jan- uary 23 In Bowling Green. The PPA held a scrap drive during March. The annual Father and Son Banquet was held April 3 with the PPA Queen In attendance. During the year the PPA raised eight acres of corn and conducted corn va- riety and fertilizer tests. A land Judging team won the district land Judging contest and participated In the state contest. Charles Whaley and Prank Calhoun were sent to the State PFA Convention In Columbus In 56. Joseph Burnham was the local winner In a project record keeping contest sponsored by the Plrelands Community Bank In co-operation with the Ohio Barkers Association. This entitled him to enter the District contest In which he x aced third. Students from eleven counties competed In the contest. Senior Wllla Coughlin reigned as queen at the Spring Dance held March 29. Clarence, Baker, Frank Calhoun, Kenneth Baker. Ted Rus3. Mary Opfer, Secretary; Kathryn Buchwald Vice-President; Mrs. Euth Bosekelly, Advisor; Barbara K ng, President: Lydia Moon, Treasurer. F.H.A. First Bow; Patricia Dixon, Patricia Ballash, Oeorglana De Nower, Lou Ann Smith, Janet Sprankel, Elizabeth Beer, Wllla Billups, Olorla Sebolt. Janet Qasek, Bachel Bristol, Second Bow; Paula Shamhart, Loretta Pine, Oayle Glover, Derry Bay, Barbara Ward, Nancy Johnson, Patrlola Goodman’ Bose Bristol, Donna Sohuh, Dottle Canterbury,Barbara Fox, Patricia Coolldge. Third Bow; Karen Fletcher, Carole Otto, Nancy Hahn, Gale Freeman, Martha Hoag, Donna Aldrloh , Judith Nottke, Nancy Knight, Myrna Baker, Yvonne Good, Judith Kraus, Doreen Bruns, Norma Weeks, Mary Kosmlder Absent from ploture; Wllla Coughlin, Kathleen O Bork, Bev- erly Ebel. The P. H. A. Pormal Initiation wae held on November 15 at Milan. Barbara King, Mary Opfer, Lydia Moon, Judy Kraus, and Patricia Ball- ash attended the only bl — county meeting which was held at Milan on November 15. The annual P. H. A. Christmas Party was held on December 17. The sophomore girls put on a skit called ■Puppy Love. In December Loretta Pine won the local and county cherry pie con- test. On February 8, she and Mrs. Buth Bosekelly went to Canton, where Loretta participated In the state contest. Talent Night was held January The P. H. A. girls went to the Flower Show In Cleveland March 11. They sponsored a record hop April 5 Five delegates from Berlin Heights were sent to the State P. H. A. Convention In Columbus, April 26. The chapter participated In a bl - county style show on Kay 7 and sponsored the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet on May 8. A girls' basketball team was organized by the P. H. A. girls with Mrs. Huth Rosekelly supervisor of the team. Loretta Pine Erie County Cherry Pie Queen Christmas Party: Patricia Ballash, Patricia Dixon, Judith Nottke, Barbara King, Mary Lelmelster, Gayle Glover, Nancy Johnson, Carole Otto, Doreen Bruns. First Row; Carol Baxter, President; Paula Shamhart, Vice-President. Second Row; Nancy Knight, Secretary; Judith Kraus, Treasurer. Four FTA members, Sharon Coughlin, Sharon Smith, Nancy Knight, and Lydia Moon attended the State Convention held In Columbus In October. Miss Ann Homing accompanied the girls. The Berlin Heights Group was host for the county FTA meet- ing on December 3 Mr. C. K. Dewitt, Executive Head of the Vermilion Schools, was the speaker for that evening. Wllla Coughlin acted as county treasurer during the year 1956-57. F.T.A. First Row; Dottle Canterbury, Patricia Dixon, Sharon Smith, Gloria Sebolt, Lydia Moon. Second Row; Lou Ann Smith, Sharon Coughlin, Judith Nottke, Barbara King, Bertha Green, Mary Kos- mlder, Carol Hoag, Janet Sprankel. Third Row; Nancy Hahn, Doreen Bruns, John Johnson, Rachel Bristol, Robin Coolldge, Donna Schuh. Absent from picture; Wllla Coughlin, Kathleen O'Rork, Rose Bristol. First Eow; Olivia Tittle, David Hartman. Treasurer; Bertha Green, Secretary; Sharon Coughlin. President: Richard Kelble, Vice-President; Janet Spcankel, Historian. Second Row; John Weaver, Patricia Walker, Louanne Palkovlc, Nancy Genaway, Nancy Knight, Patricia McPeek, Rose Lea Tittle, Sharon Smith, Reporter; Robin Coolldge. LATIN CLUB The Latin Club was formed thl3 year by the Latin classes and their advisor. Mrs. Irene Galch. The club Is a member of the Junior Classical League, both the state and national organizations. The Latin Club members went to a convention In Columbus, March 29. As a money making project, they sold Christmas candy over the Christmas holidays. An assembly program was given by the Latin classes April 15, opening Latin Week. Exhibits were placed In the library during that week. A Roman Banquet was held In the school cafeteria May 11. Sharon Smith, Mrs. Galch, Robin Coolldge, Nancy Knight, Nancy Richard Kelble, Robin Cool- Genaway, Louanne Palkovlc. ldge, Sharon Coughlin. BAND Clarinets; Laura Haynes, Melba Coughlin, Beth Ann Wright, Judith Gammle, Ronald Vaughan, Theodore Hill. Timothy Gammle, Susan Smith, Mary Ann Brod, Sharon Smith, Doreen Bruns, Dianne Otto. Plutes; Francis Johns, Victoria Slmonot, Ann Hill, Marie Holzhauser Saxophones; Jacquelyn Allen, Judith Sprankel. Trumpets; Gerald Otto, Douglas Allen, Robert Buohwald, Jesse Bowser, Martha Palkovic. Bass Horn; David Hartman. Baritone; Richard Hahn. Trombones; Dean Bruns, Janice Barnes, Larry Harris, Sharon Coughlin. Drums; Ronald Smith, Fred Nottke, Barbara King, Ernest Sarr, Mr. Clemens, Director. Absent from the picture Is Janet Sprankel. First Bow; Gale Freeman, Patricia Goodman,Dottle Canter- bury, Rachel Bristol, Patricia Ballash, Olivia Tittle, Bose Bristol, Doreen Bruns, Nancy Hahn, Lou Ann Smith. Second Row; Nancy Johnson, Carole Otto, Donna Aldrich, Mary Opfer, Gayle Glover, Loretta Pine. Lyn Grant, Fran- cis Jonns. William Humm, Robin Coolldge. Third Row; Louanne Palkovlc, Yvonne Good, Judith Kraus, Myrna Baker, Kathryn Buchwald, Sharon Smith, Nancy Genaway, Gayle Leach, Jerry Sprankel, Jerry Howells, Richard Kelble, Richard Baker. CHORUS First Row; Patricia Goodman, Dottle Canterbury, Rose Lee Tltt£ Patricia Coolldge, Lou Ann Smith, Patricia Walker, Patricia Ballash, Olivia Tittle. Rose Bristol, Gloria Sebolt.Rachel Bristol, Doreen Bruns, Sharon Coughlin, Nancy Hahn. Second Row; Nancy Johnson, Carole Otto, Donna Aldrich, Mary Opfer, Gayle Glover, Loretta Pine, Lyn Grant, Douglas Allen, Robin Coolldge, John Johnson, Francis Johns, William Humm, Richard Baker. Third Row; Bertha Green, Gale Freeman, Barbara King, Yvonne Good. Judith Kraus, Myrna Baker, Kathryn Buchwald, Lou- anne Palkovlc, Nancy Genaway, Sharon Smith, Gayle Leaoh, Jerry Sprankel, Jerry Howells, Richard Kelble. Absent from picture; Wllla Coughlin. Seated; Nancy Hahn, Myrna Baker, Kathryn Buchwald. Standing; John Carson, James Heokelman. HONOR SOCIETY Membership In the National Honor Society Is based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character, A member must have a B average and be a member of the Junior or senior class. Sophomores may be admitted as probationary members If they sat- isfy all the requirements. QUILL and SCROLL Seated; Prank Calhoun, Nancy Hahn, Barbara King, Kathryn Buchwald, John Carson. Standing; Paula Shamhart, Mary Kosmlder, Francis Johns, Carol Baxter, William Humm, Mary Opfer, James Heckelman, Patricia Balla8h. Preview Lodi Wakeman Spencer Maumee Valley South Amherst Plymouth Leroy Milan Blslng Sun Wakeman BILL PRANK Plrst Bow; N. Lelmbach, J. Burnham, J. Howells, B. Werner, D. Acord, P. 08lln, B. Krenzer, P. Beer, B. Thayer, B. Burnham. Second Bow; D. Hensley, Hgr.; D. Church, 0. Otto, D. Allen, J. Weaver, C. Hahn, T, Horwedel, B. Kelble, N. Hoffman, W. Dembek, L. Grant. Third Bow; K. Wiley, Mgr.; T. Gammle, B. Otto, B. Coolldge, L. Burdue, J. Vartorella, D. Sattlg, B. Perkins, N. Wlkel, J. Sprankel. Back Bow; coaches; HcPadden, Sanders, and Garland B. BURNHAM SPRANKEL HO PPMAN CALHOUN New Haven Wakeman Milan Greenwich Monroeville PIrelands New Haven Huron Wakeman St. Paul Vermilion Milan North Palrfleld Monroeville Greenwich Margaretta North Palrfleld Tournament Milan ACORD RESERVES 41 32 21 2? 31 15 22 36 26 29 25 48 37 13 38 27 41 New Haven Wakeman Milan Greenwich Monroeville Flrelands Hew Haven Huron Wakeman St. Paul Vermilion Milan North Fairfield Monroeville Greenwich Margaretta North Fairfield Tournament Margaretta J. BURNHAM GRANT LEIMBACH WERNER The RESERVES: Front Row; D. Hensley, Mgr.: J. Weaver, D. Sattlg, J. Harris, J. Johnson, R. Otto, Coach Garland. Back Row; R. Russ, R. Kelble, R. Thayer, J. Drake, F. Reer, T. Qammle, G. Otto. BASEBALL 1956 Front Row; Charlie Hoffman, Jerome Kosralder, Phil Grant, Dewey Acord, Nelson Hoffman. Second Row; Bill Werner, Neal Lelmbach, Dean Kraus, Ned Otto, Paul Oslln, Neale Horwedel. Third Row; Dean Church, John Johnson, Jack Church, John Carson, David Sattlg. Top; Coach Garland. The Tigers In their 1956 baseball season finished In a three-way tie for first place In the Huron-Erle League. The other two teams which were tied for first place were Wakeman and Greenwich. Berlin was defeated In the Erie County Tournament by Huron. Berlin's record for the season was five wins and two loses. The pitching records for the season «ene, Dewey Acord, 2 wins and 1 loss, while Jerome Kosmlder had 1 loss. The two players with the highest batting average wereNeale Hor- wedel with .307 and Charlie Hoffman with .250. The returning letterman for '57 are Dewey Acord, Bill Werner , Clse Hoffman, and Neal Lelmbaoh. 2 Greenwich 1 1 Milan 6 3 St. Paul 1 1 Monroeville 0 1 Wakeman 0 1 New Haven 0 TOURNAMENT U Huron 9 TRACK 1956 First How; Jerry Howells, Dean Kraus, Jim Perkins, Dewey Acord, Neal Horwedel, Charlie Hoffman. Second Bow; George Hoag, Jerome Kosmlder, Paul Oslln, Bill Werner, Lyn Grant, Ned Otto. Third How; Jerry Sprankel, Bill Humm, Larry Chapin, Dan Kernel, top; Coach Sanders. Berlin wrapped up their third straight Huron-Erle track title In 1956, outscorlng their closest opponent, Wakeman, to , In competition with five other teams. Berlin posted ten firsts and five seconds, with Charlie Hoffman leading the Tigers with two firsts, one In the 100 dash and In the high Jump. Among other meets were a triangular meet at Vermilion In which Berlin placed second, one at Norwalk In which Berlin was runner-up, and one here In which Berlin placed first. After accomplishing the win of the Huron-Erle title, Berlin competed In the district meet at Mansfield. Berlin was runner-up In Class B competition. Those who qualified for the state meet were the 880 relay team of Jerry Howells, Dean Kraus, Neal Horwedel, and Dewey Acord; mile, Ted Baker; high Jump, Charlie Hoffman; and discus, ueorge Hoag. The returning lettermen for '57 were Jerry Howells. Dewey Acord, Jerry Sprankel, and Lyn Grant. GIRLS’ SPORTS HOSIE'S BASEBALL TEAM: Kneeling: Donna Aldrich, Carole Otto, and Patricia Goodman. Standing: Mary Opfer, Myrna Baker, Barbara King, Kathryn Buchwald, Nancy Johnson, Rose Bristol, Loretta Pine, ana Gayle Glover. MARY'S BASEBALL TEAM: Kneeling; Lou Ann Smith, Beverly Ebel, Louanne Palkovlc, Rose Lea Tittle, and Nancy Genaway. Standing; Mary Kosmlder, Paula Shamhart, Carol Baxter, Bertha Green, Nancy Knight, Derry Ray, Lydia Moon, and Barbara Fox. BARBARA'S TEAM: First row; Patricia Goodman, Mary Opfer, Barbara King. Paula Shamhart, and Nancy Johnson. Second row; Rose Lea Tittle, Louanne Palkovlc, Lydia Moon, Beverly Ebel, and Mary Kosmlder. Third row;Nancy Genaway, Donna Aldrich, and Derry Ray. lARETTA'S TEAM: First row: Rose Bristol, Barbara Fox, Loretta Pine, Lou Ann Smith, Patricia Coolldge. Wllla Coughlin. Second row; Carol Baxter, Nancy Knight, Myrna Baker, Carole Otto, Patricia Ballash. Third row; Gayle Glover, Bertha Green, and Kathryn Buchwald. CHEERLEADERS Varsity; Patricia Coolldge, Carole Otto, Carol Baxter, and Myrna Baker. Reserve; Martha Hoag, Judy Kraus, and Dottle Canterbury. Barbara Ward, third attendant; Sharon Coughlin, second attendant; Kathryn Buchwala. queen: Mary Kosmlder, first attendant. TOURNAMENT TIME COMMENCEMENT 1956 Mr. David Smith, President of the School Board, presents diplomas to valedictorian, Jerome Kosralder, and salutatorlan, Barbara Kelble. First Bow; Patricia Goodman, Frank Calhoun, Barbara King. John Carson, Mary Kosmlder, James Heckelman, Carol Baxter. Second row; Barbara Fox, Jerry Howells, Miss Purcell, Advisor; William Humm, Hose Bristol. The Berlin Highlights received superior rating last spring at the Northwestern Associ- ation meeting at Bowling Green University. It also received First Class Honor rating by the National Scholastic Press Association. The Sports page took first place among m m m m m m m m m -w- all schools In open class competition on Jour- HIGHLIGHT S nallsm Day at Heidelberg College. The Highlights handles all student pub- lications. Pirst Bow; Nancy Johnson, Joseph Burnham, Patricia Ballash, Neal Lelmbach, Lydia Moon. Paula Shamhart. Second Bow; Jerry Howells, Mary opfer, Beverly Ebel, Carole Otto. Elizabeth Beer, Loretta Pine, Nancy Hahn, Francis Johns. Third Bow; Balph Coo- lldge, Donna Aldrich, Sharon Coughlin Sharon Smith, Myrna Baker, Judith Kraus, Kathryn Buchwald. Absent from picture; Wllla Coughlin, Kathleen O'Bork. INTERCOLLEGIATE PRESS Publisher Cover Monutoctorers look tinders UCTOtr HOME OEMCE Kansas City Hi) If,