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

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1968 volume:

The 1 968 Publications Class presents Berlin School Berlin Heights, Ohio Echo Staff EDITOR-IN-CHIEF...............................................Ann Kinnard ASSISTANT EDITOR.....................................................Jean Valentine PEOPLE EDITOR.................................................. Mary Poyer SPORTS EDITOR..................................................Linda Opfer ORGANIZATION EDITOR.........................................Claire Schoewe BUSINESS MANAGER.........................................................Ted Vartorella ADVERTISING MANAGER............................................Kelly Shook CIRCULATION MANAGER.......................................Douglas Vartorella ASSISTANT CIRCULATION MANAGER................................. Russ Gillard TYPISTS___________________—------------------------------------Sandy Bruns Carla Otto ADVISER________________________________________________ Miss Sophia Purcell Dedication Mr. John L. Feyedelem The 1968 Echo staff is happy to dedicate the Berlin High School yearbook to Mr. John L. Feyedelem who has been a teacher and coach at Berlin since 1960. Mr. Feyedelem has influenced both the staff and student body with his instruction and guidance. Mr. Feyedelem graduated from Bowling Green University with a B.S. in Education. He teaches history, is the assistant football coach, head basketball coach, head track coach, a senior adviser, and the adviser for the Future Teachers of America. Introduction The theme of the 1967-1968 Echo chosen by the yearbook staff is “Time”. With this theme we hope to illustrate Berlin High’s history from its beginning to its merger with Milan High in 1968 forming Edison High School. Contents HISTORY.........................................4 PEOPLE.........................................11 ACADEMICS......................................47 SPORTS.........................................57 ORGANIZATIONS..................................83 STUDENT LIFE 103 Berlin High Closes Berlin High School, established in 1873, closed its doors as a secondary school at the end of the 1967-68 academic year to merge with Milan High and become Edison High. It is of interest to take a look at Berlin High’s meager beginning, and to see how it has grown and changed during its 95 years of existence. The first school in Berlin Heights was built in 1873 by a Mr. McKinney. Its estimated cost was somewhere around $13,000. It had only four classrooms and a large storage room. This building is not standing today. It was torn down in 1958. In these four classrooms, which were at first without electricity, the first twelve grades were taught by four teachers. In 1887 the first class graduated from Berlin with four members. The Middle School which used to be the old high school was built in 1913. It had eleven rooms, consisting of an assembly room and study hall, two recitation rooms, a library room with 1,200 volumes on its shelves, a rest room, furnished with a couch and easy chairs, a fully equipped domestic science room, a manual training and physical laboratory, superintendent’s office, a gymnasium, a locker room, and an engine room. At that time the Normal School occupied a room in the building. Many people preparing to teach from around the county attended it. Another addition was built around 1929. This was the lab, now the sixth grade rooms, and the furnace room. In 1934 the last four rural schools were closed and consolidated to become Berlin Local Schools. About 1938 two other classrooms were built on top of the old lab and history rooms which are now the fifth grade rooms. In 1952 the present grade school was dedicated. This included an auditorium, eight elementary class- rooms, and boys’ and girls’ shower rooms. Also at that time alterations of the old high school building, the junior high school now, and the purchase of thirty acres of land were made at a cost of $326,000. In 1958 the addition of the present high school was completed. Its approximate cost was $385,000. It included a science room, a music room, a science laboratory, a shop room, instrumental practice rooms, an agriculture classroom, a typing room, and com- mercial, history, and English rooms. Mr. Stanley L. Fox, superintendent and Mrs. Clarence Krueger, at high school dedication honoring State Senator Clarence Krueger in 1959. Mr. William Gammie, former state school board member from Berlin. 4 Berlin Growing Through the Years 1929 1952 1958 5 Years Change Quality of Education Berlin’s first Home Economic facilities as compared to modern ones. 6 Berlin’s Past Leaders Donald Ruck Joseph Hurley, Royden Garland. 7 Mrs. Esther Allen A Glimpse of Berlin’s Berlin's first Erie County Championship team, 1947 FRONT ROW: Ferber, Old, Shively, Read. ROW TWO: B. Bellamy, R. Bellamy, W. Delamatre, R. Delamatre, B. Delamatre, A. Sedlock. ROW THREE: Asst. Coach Bowdler, Haynes, Sprowl, Lavey, Buckley, Nottke, Coach Schultz. ROW FOUR: Hohman, Kellar, Gunm, T. Sedlock, Swartz, Light, Heys, Cosentino. The 1954 Undefeated team was chosen by the Six-man Football Magazine as one of the top ten in the country. FRONT ROW: Werner, Good, T. Goodman, L. Goodman, Perkins, Dute, Kernell. ROW TWO: Howells, Thomas, Chapin, Hoffman, Coolidge, Krenzer, Grant. ROW THREE: Coach Sanders, Hoag, Oslin, Foeller, Kosmider, Kraus, Asst. Coach Garland. Absent from picture, Neal Horwedel. 1965 Firelands Conference Champs FRONT ROW: Malone, Hillis, E. Cordle, Green, R. Shook, O’Rock, Gornek, Moon, P. Wallace, Hill, Var- torella, Coach Sanders. ROW TWO: Asst. Coach Wittibslager, Unger, Wasem, Fleming, Knight, A. Hensley, Whidden, R. Waldron, Gillard, Asst. Coach Feyedelem. ROW THREE: Jones, Gede, Canterbury, G. Hensley, D. Cordle, F. Wallace, Daniels, Hurley, Henry. ROW FOUR: Cooley, Laughlin, W. Waldron, Schneider, Davidson, Hintz, K. Shook, Mullins, R. Hensley, Poyer. 8 Past Champions Runner up to state title in 1922. Allen Burdeau, Rudolph Elzy, D. Huttenlocker, Howard Lavey, Harry Lippus, Albert Lowry, John Capen, Coach Doust. 1944 Erie County Champions FRONT ROW: Herb Lavey, Blake Hamer, Jack Mingus, William Vartorella, Ernie Laughlin. ROW TWO: Coach W. K. Young, Neil Nottke, Fred Opfer, George Lyson, Lyle Phillips, Supt. B. H. Corthell. 1963 Erie County Champions FRONT ROW: Vartorella, Hurley, Hensley, Gammie, Shook, Church, G. Hensley. ROW TWO: Coach Sanders, Sturgill, Moon, Wallace, Hillis, Bowsher, Asst. Coach, Feyedelem. 9 Grads Honor School Berlin’s first Arbor Day in 1954. Bob Sprowl took two state championships in 1949 in the 100 and 220 yard dash. Commander James F. Calvert, a 1937 graduate of Berlin Local and the commander of the atomic sub Skate which broke the Polar ice cap, de- livering his address at the 1960 commencement. Billy Vartorella, 1944, took the state champion- ship in the 440. 10 CHARLES LINDECAMP Superintendent Berlin-Milan Schools I? CARROLL SANDERS NAOMI PRUNTY High School Principal Elementary Principal JAMES MUTCHLER Administrative Assistant Charles Lindecamp, superintendent; Frank Garwood, Dr. William Williams, President; J. R. Wall- rabenstein, clerk; Robert Stein, Herbert Schlessman, and Elton Green, vice president. 13 Grade and Middle School Faculty DOROTHY HAHN CHRISTINE MASON MARY VARTORELLA CATHERINE VARTORELLA DIANE VARTORELLA NORMA ARWOOD OLIVE PEABODY EMMA SLONE BERTHA GREEN MARJORIE HILL MOLLIE STURGILL JOHN PECK JAMES WITTIBSLAGER KATHERINE McGUCKIN DEBORAH BIBB SUZANNE BIEHL CAROL ALBRIGHT Mrs. Jean Nickols Library Clerk ROBERT TAYLOR Ind. Arts, B.S. in Educ., Bowling Green, Student Coun. Ad. JACK SIKORA Chorus, Band, Baldwin- Wallace MARY FOWLER Home Ec., B.S. in Educ., Ohio U., F.H.A., Jr. Ad. JAMES MUTCHLER Agriculture, B.S. in Educ., Ohio State U., F.F.A. Ad. SOPHIA PURCELL English, Joum., Year- book, Newspaper, B.S. in Educ., Master of Arts, Ohio State U. LOUANN JAMIESON Librarian, B.S. in Educ., Defiance College JOSEPH BIBB Science, Ph. Ed., Coach, Asst. FB, Basketball, B.S. in Educ., Ash- land, Baseball MARTHA VARTORELLA Physical Ed., B.S. in Educ., Bowling Green State U., G.A.A. Ad. THEDORE STOLL Science, B.S. in Educ., Ohio St. U., M.N.S., Oklahoma U. THOMAS SHONTZ Science, B.S. in Educ., Miami U., Chemistry, Adv. Biology, Physics, Coach, Football, Science Club Ad., Senior Class Ad. JOHN FEYEDELEM History, B.S. in Educ., B.G.S.U., Asst. FB Coach, Head Basketball, Head Track, St. Ad., F.T.A. Ad. ROBERT MORRISON Speech, B. S. in Educ., Bowling Green, Master of Educ. WILLIAM ROSE Math, B.S. in Educ., De- fiance Col., Coach, Jr. High, Basketball, Football, Track, Jr. Class Ad. JAMES DISCH B.S. Findlay, Busi- ness Educ. JOHN MARSHALL B. A. Ohio State University, English, Spanish, Spanish Club 15 IRMA MOON Berlin High teacher aide Non-teaching Staff CAFETERIA STAFF: Mrs. Haynes, Mrs. Nancy Howell, Mrs. Patricia Cabbage, Mrs. Martha Downing, Mrs. Corinne Garner. Missing from picture: Mrs. Beverly Hohman. CUSTODIANS: Mr. Don Goodman, Mr. Leonard Smith, Mr. Phillip Breay. BUS DRIVERS: Mr. Don Smith, Mr. Charles Swine- ford, Mr. Tom Hinman, Mrs. Hast, Mr. Willis Shively, Mr. Linus Peck. Missing from Picture: Mr. Harold Hast and Mary Ann Swineford. Mrs. Sally Williams, high school secretary. Mrs. Lorraine Buchwald, elementary and jr. high sec- retary. Miss Linda Legando and Miss Barbara Griswald, teacher's aides. 16 Berlin Graduates Seventy-fourth Class Last to graduate from Berlin High, this year’s senior class, numbering forty-two, will make the seven- ty-fourth class. Because of the rioting in Washington D. C., the annual Senior class trip was cut a day short, causing the seniors to leave early Saturday instead of that evening. Among the tour sites missed were the White House, the Washington and Lincoln Memorials, the F.B.l. building and the Smithsonian Institute. Advisers who accompanied the seniors were Miss Sophia Purcell, Berlin English teacher; Miss Ovidia Guaderrama, Milan Spanish teacher; Mr. Rex Smith, Berlin-Miian Counselor; and Mr. Donald Day, Milan industrial arts teacher. The class sponsored two money-making projects, one was the annual magazine sale, held in the fall. Sandy Bruns and Cindy Bruns were the two top sales- men. Tom Jones was the business manager. The girls’ team, headed by Cindy Bruns, won a fifteen dollar pizza party. The senior fish fry was the other project of the class this year. The seniors served the meal, the mothers managed the kitchen, and the fathers fried the fish. Each student earned a dollar from every advance adult ticket he sold, an easy way to repay himself the cost of the class trip. Seniors also celebrated Arbor Day for the last time at Berlin. Their tree, the Norway Maple, was given to them when they were freshmen by the Berlin Garden Club. The '68 program was held in the gym, after which the seniors and the garden club members went outside to place the dedication stone near the tree and also place a jar containing members’ names. Punch and cookies were then served by the Garden Club in the home economics room. 17 Seniors Receive Diplomas Charles Larry Plumb Jr. President Russell Gwynne Gillard Vice-President MOTTO ... United We Stand, Divided We Fall FLOWER ... Yellow Mum COLORS ... Midnight Blue and Yellow DIANE LILY BOSTATER WILLIAM ERNEST LAUGHLIN THEODORE ROBERT VARTORELLA SANDRA LEE BRUNS JEAN LOUISE VALENTINE INEZ ELIZABETH DEMUTH CAROL FRANCES MARY LONSWAY WILLIAM DENISON BRADDOCK CYNTHIA BRUNS WILLIAM CARL DEEHR STEPHEN M. KASTOR SANDRA MARIE CARTY 9 MICHAEL JERRY NANCY ANN PASEUR SANDRA KATHERINE SALLY ANN WASEM ELDRIDGE JEFFERY LYNNE STEPUP HALL CLAIRE La VERNE SANDRA LYNNE STRICKLER KELLY JOE SHOOK SCHOEWE MEESE THOMAS ROBERT ANN WESLEY BRADLEY ALLEN BLAKE GRIFFIN JONES KINNARD TAYLOR HURLEY 20 LAUREN JACOB KAMM LINDA LEE HAYES JUDITH ROSE PUTNOKY JAMES MICHAEL CHURCH STANLEY WALTER PUDER MARY ANNETTE POYER GILBERT HENSLEY ALBERT HENSLEY DOUGLAS LEE VARTORELLA PHYLLIS DIANE CASTLE GAIL DONETTE HOWELL TERRY ANN GRAVES JIMMY KARL DAVIDSON 21 22 DIANE LILLY BOSTATER Typing I Award, 2 F.H.A., 4 WILLIAM DENISON BRADDOCK F. F.A., 3,4 CYNTHIA BRUNS Band, 1-4 Band Scholarship, 1 Band Workshop, 1 Conference Band, 2,4 Band Officer, V. Pres., 3 Chorus, 1-4 Special Chorus, 1,2 Berlinaires, 2-4 Conference Chorus, 3 Girls Chorus, 3 Student Council, Treas., 4 Homecoming Attendant, 4 Varsity cheerleader, 3,4 Office Aid, 1.2, 4 Pep Club, 3,4 Spanish Club, 1 G. A.A., 1-4 F. T.A., 3,4 Track Charter, 1-4 SANDRA LEE BRUNS Band, 1-4 Conference Band, 2,4 Pep Band, 3 Band Scholarship, 3 Chorus, 2-4 Special Chorus, 2 Berlinaires, 2-4 Conference Chorus, 3 Special Girls Chorus, 3 Nat'l Honor Society, 3,4 Scholarship Team, 2,4 Office Aid, 4 Teacher's Aid, 3 Jr. Play, Harvey, 3 G. A.A., 1-4 Girls State Alternate, 3 Typing I Award, 2 Yearbook Typist, 4 Highlights Typist, 4 SANDRA MARIE CARTY F.T.A.. 1 F.H.A., 4 PHYLLIS DIANE CASTLE F.H.A., 1-4 V. Pres., 4 G.A.A.. 1 Drama Club, 3,4 Jr. Play, Harvey. 3 JAMES MICHAEL CHURCH Chorus, 1-4 Special Chorus, 2 Spanish Club, 4 Varsity Club, 4 Crew, Harvey, 3 Crew, Ask Any Girl, 4 Track, 2,3,4 Basketball, 4 JAMES KARL DAVIDSON Varsity Club, 4 Crew, Ask Any Girl, 4 Football, 2,4 Track, 3,4 WILLIAM CARL DEEHR F. F.A., 1-4 Parliamentary Contest, 1-3 State Convention, 1,3 Star Greenhand, 1 State Champ, 1,2 Star Stock Award, 2,3,4 Star Crop Award, 2,3,4 National Convention, 2,3 Officer, President, 4 Spanish Club, 1,2 Science Fair, 1,3 Crew, Harvey, 3 Intramurals, 1 Varsity Club, 4 Baseball, 2 Basketball, 3,4 Track, 1 INEZ ELIZABETH DEMUTH Band, 1-3 Band librarian, 3 Class Sec., 2 Chorus, 2,3 Special Chorus, 2 Office Aid, 3 G. A.A., 1-4 Officer, Treas., 4 Basketball Stat., 3,4 MICHAEL JERRY ELDRIDGE Chorus, 2,3 Conference Chorus, 3 Special Chorus, 2 Class off., V. Pres., 2 Student Council, 3 Spanish Club, 4 Varsity Club, 3,4 Track, 1-3 Baseball, 2 Jr. Play Harvey, 3 Best Actor, 3 Basketball, 2,4 Foul Shooting Trophy, 2 BRUCE JAMES FLEMING, JR. F.F.A., 1-4 Land Judging Team, 2,3 Conservation Award, 2,3 F.F.A. Sentinel Parliamentary Contest, 3,4 Football, 1,2,4 Most Val. Player, 4 Most Val. Back, 4 Varsity Club, 4 RUSSELL GWYNNE GILLARD Class President, 1 Class V. Pres., 4 Chorus, 1-4 Special Chorus, 1,2 Boys Chorus, 3 Science Fair, 1,3 Science Club, 3,4 Nat'l Honor Society, 2,3,4 Officer, President, 4 Scholarship Team, 1-4 Boy's State, 3 Student Council, 3,4 Officer, treas., 3 Echo Staff, Asst. Cir., 4 Spanish Club, 1-3 Varsity Club, 3,4 F.T.A., 3 Jr. Play Harvey, 3 Football, 1-4 Intramurals, 1 Wrestling, 2-4 Co-Captain, 4 Track-, 2 Baseball, 3,4 TERRY ANN GRAVES Transfer, Western Reserve, 4 Homecoming Attendant, 1 Student Council, 1 Reserve Cheerleader, 2 Class Secretary, 2 Varsity Cheerleader, 3 Class Play, 3 23 German Club, 1,2 Science Fair, 1,2 Pep Club, 1 G.A.A., 2,3 LINDA LEE HAYES Band, 1-4 Officer, Sec.-Treas., 2 President, 3-4 Conference Band, 2 Drum Major, 3,4 Chorus, 2,3 Girls Chorus, 3 Scholarship Team, 1,4 Cheerleader, 1-4 Captain, 3 Captain, 4 Science Fair, 3 Student Council Hist., 2 Girl's State, 3 G.A.A., 1-4 Officer, V. Pres., 3 Jr. Play Harvey. 3 Pep Club, 3.4 F.T.A., 3 Basketball Stat., 4 Homecoming Queen, 4 ALBERT HENSLEY Varsity Club, 3,4 Football, 1-4 Basketball, 1,2 Track, 1-3 Wrestling, 3,4 GILBERT LOUIS HENSLEY Varsity Club, 3,4 Baseball, 3 Basketball, 1-3 Foul Shooting Trophy, 1 Captain, 3 Foul Shooting, 3 Track, 1,2 Gut Man Trophy, 2 Football, 1-3 Most Val. Player, 3 Hungry Tiger, 2.3 Hard Nose Award, 3 GAIL DONNETTE HOWELL Class Secretary, 1,3 Chorus, 1 F.H.A., 1-4 Officer, Sec., 3 Treas., 4 G.A.A., 1-3 Homecoming Attendant. 1 Jr. Play, Harvey. 3 BLAKE GRIFFIN HURLEY Band, 1-4 Stage Band, 1 Band Workshop, 1.2 Conference Band, 1,4 Chorus, 1,2,3 Special Chorus, 1-3 Berlinaires, 1-4 Conference Chorus, 3 Boy's State Alternate, 3 Science Fair, 3 Science Club, 3 Spanish Club, 2.3 Varsity Club, 3,4 Officer, Sec.-Treas., 3,4 Football, 1-4 Honorable Mention, 4 Basketball, 1-3 Track, 1-4 Co-Captain, 4 Orange Milk Shake Awd., 3 Jr. Play, Harvey, 3 Scholarship Team 2,4 THOMAS ROBERT JONES Band, 1-3 Band Workshop, 1 District Solo Contest, 1 Chorus, 1-3 Special Chorus, 1-3 Boy's Chorus, 3 Scholarship Team, 1-4 Nat'l Honor Society, 2-4 Officer, V. Pres., 4 Boy's State, 3 Spanish Club, 1-3 Science Fair, 3 Science Club, 3,4 Varsity Club, 3,4 F.T.A., 3 Jr. Play, Harvey, 3 Magazine Sales, Man., 4 Football, 1-3 Wrestling, 2 Track, 1,2 Basketball Manager, 1 Intramurals, 1 Conference Band, 2 Conference Chorus, 3 LAUREN JACOB KAMM F.F.A., 1,3,4 Varsity Club, 3,4 Basketball, 1-4 Track, 1 STEPHEN M. KASTOR F.F.A., 1-4 Camp, 1 Officer, Sec., 3,4 Parliamentary Contest, 3,4 Land Judging Team, 3 State Convention, 3 Chorus, 1-3 Special Chorus, 2, 3 Track, 2 ANN WESLEY KINNARD Science Fair, 1,3 Science Club, 2-4 Highlights, Staff, 2-4 News Editor, 4 Echo Staff, 4 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, 4 P.T.A., Scholarship, 3 Student Council, 4 Officer, Historian, 4 Teachers'Aid, 1,2,4 Office Aid, 1 F. T.A., 3,4 Drama Club, 2,3 Children's Play, 2-3 G. A.A., 1-4 WILLIAM ERNEST LAUGHLIN Varsity Club, 4 Baseball, 1,2 Track, 2,3,4 Intramurals, 1,3 Football, 2 Manager, 1 F.T.A., 3 Crew, Harvey, 3 Teachers Aid, 3 CAROL FRANCES LONSWAY Chorus, 1-4 F. H.A., 1-4 Officer. Pres., 3 G. A.A., 1-4 Pep Club, 3 Drama Club, 4 Technical Dir. Ask any Girl, 4 SANDRA LYNNE MEESE Band, 1-4 Band Clinic, 2 Conference Band, 2,4 24 Chorus, 1-4 Girl's Chorus, 2, 3 Scholarship Team, 2,3,4 Girl's State. 3 Nat'l Honor Society. 2-4 Student Council, 2 Jr. Play Director, 3 Class President, 2 Spanish Club, 1,2 Officer, V. Pres., 2 G.A.A., 1,2,3 Science Fair, 2 Science Club, 3,4 Officer, V. Pres., 3 Sec.-Treas., 3 Drama Club, 2,3 F.H.A., 4 LINDA SUE OPFER Class V. Pres., 1 Class Secretary, 4 Spanish Club, 1,2 Science Club, 3,4 Off., Sec-Treas., 4 Sports' Correspondent, 4 Science Fair, 3 Teachers'Aid, 1-3 Quill and Scroll, 3,4 F. T.A., 3,4 G. A.A., 1-4 Chorus, 1-3 Pep Club, 3,4 Highlights Staff, 3,4 Sports’ Editor, 4 Echo Staff, Sports, 4 Basketball Stat., 4 Football Stat., 4 CARLA MAE OTTO Class Treasurer, 1,3,4 Science Fair, 1 F. H.A.. 3,4 G. A.A., 4 Varsity Cheerleader, 4 Pep Club, 4 Office Aid, 2 Yearbook Typist, 4 Highlights Typist, 4 NANCY ANN PASEUR Chorus, 1-4 Special Chorus, 2,3 CHARLES LARRY PLUMB, JR. Class President, 4 Class Treasurer, 2 Student Council, 1 Science Fair, 3 Science Club, 3,4 F. T.A., 3 Library Aid, 3 Track, 2 Intramurals, 1 Crew, Harvey. 3 MARY ANNETTE POYER Chorus, 1-4 Girl's Chorus, 3 Science Fair, 1 Speech Contests, 3 Library Aid, 1,2 Office Aid, 3 Teachers’ Aid, 1 Drama Club, 2-4 Officer, Sec., 4 Cast, Ask Any Girl, 4 Crew, Harvey, 3 Student Director, If Girls Asked Boys For Dates. 4 Echo Staff - People Ed., 4 G. A.A., 1-4 Officer, president, 4 F.H.A., 1-4 Officer, parliamentarian, 3 Pep Club, 3,4 Statistician, 4 STANLEY WALTER PUDER Intramurals, 1,2 Science Fair, 1,3 JUDITH ROSE PUTNOKY Chorus, 1-3 Special Chorus, 1,2 F. T.A., 1 G. A.A., 2,3 F.H.A., 4 Jr. Play, Harvey, 3 Supporting Actress, 3 Ask Any Girl, 4 Drama Club President, 4 CLAIRE LA VERNE SCHOEWE Chorus, 1,2 Highlights Staff. 2 Cub Pin, 2 Library Aid, 2-4 Pep Club, 3 F.H.A., 4 Echo Staff. Organ. Ed., 4 KELLY JOE SHOOK Student Council, 1-3 Echo Staff, 4 Baseball, 1-4 Football, 1-4 All-Conference, 4 Track, 1-4 Basketball, 1-4 Varsity Club, 3,4 JEFFERY LYNN STRICKLER Class Officer, V. Pres., 3 Varsity Club, 3,4 Baseball, 2 Basketball, 1-4 All-Conference, 4 Football, 1,3 All-Conference, 3 BRADLEY ALLEN TAYLOR Conference Band, 4 Chorus, 2,3 Special Chorus, 2,3 Student Council, 2 Jr. Play, Harvey. 3 Supporting Actor, 3 Spanish Club, 4 Treasurer, 4 Varsity Club, 4 Football, 1,4 Basketball, 4 Track, 3,4 Captain, 4 JEAN LOUISE VALENTINE National Honor Society, 4 Chorus, 1-4 F.H.A., 4 Drama Club, 3,4 Crew, Harvey. 3 Cast, Ask Any Girl, 4 Highlights Staff, 2,3,4 Reporter, 2,3 New Bureau Ed., 3 Teen Correspondent, 3,4 Norwalk Reflector, 3 Sandusky Register. 4 Star Award, 3,4 P.T.A. Journ. Scholarship, 3 O.S.U. Journ. Career In., 3 Editor-in-chief, 4 Quill and Scroll, 3,4 Echo Staff, 4 Asst. Editor, 4 Scholarship Team, 1,4 DOUGLAS LEE VARTORELLA National Honor Society, 4 Spanish Club, 1 Science Club, 3,4 President, 4 Science Fair, 1,3 Scholarship Team, 2,3 Crew, Harvey, 3 Boys' State, 3 F. T.A., 3,4 President, 4 Echo Staff Cire. Man., 4 Athletic Trainer, 4 THEODORE ROBERT VARTORELLA Band, 1-4 Chorus, 1-4 Special Chorus, 1-4 Berlinaires, 2,3,4 Music Clinic, 1,2 Conference Band, 2,4 Ohio Boys' Band, 1 Conference Chorus, 3 Science Club, 3,4 Science Fair, 2,3 Varsity Club, 3,4 President, 3,4 Jr. Play, Harvey, 3 Student Council, 1,4 Spanish Club, 1,2 Baseball, 2-4 Captain, 4 Batting Trophy, 3 Football, 1-4 Captain, 4 All-Conference, 4 Most Val. Lineman, 4 Honorable Mention, 4 Wrestling, 2-4 Captain, 4 Most Valuable, 4 Track, 1,2 Boys' State, 3 Yearbook Bus. Mgr., 4 Scholarship Team 4 SALLY ANN WASEM Chorus, 1 G. A.A., 1-3 Spanish Club, 1,2 F.H.A., 2-4 Officer, President, 4 Jr. Play, Harvey, 3 Homecoming Attendant, 3 Shorthand Award, 3 Science Fair, 3 Sandy Bruns receiving luggage ticket for Class trip. 26 Kent Kazmaire, Balfour representative; Russ Gillard, Charles Plumb, Carla Otto, Linda Opfer look over graduation announcements. Seniors in Washington D.C. FRONT ROW: Linda Opfer, Jean Valentine, Mary Poyer, Sandy Bruns, Carol Lonsway, Linda Hayes, Judy Putnoky, Inex Demuth, Phyllis Castle, Sandy Meese, Ann Kinnard, Carla Otto, Cindy Bruns, Sally Wasem, Diane Bostator, Gail Howell, Nancy Paseur. ROW TWO: Kelly Shook, Tom Jones, Ted Vartorella, Blake Hurley, Bill Deehr, Russ Gillard, Tour Guide, Miss Sophia Purcell, Mr. Rex Smith, Doug Vartorella, Brad Taylor, Steve Kastor, Bill Laughlin, Lauren Kamm, Chuck Plumb, Bill Braddock. Berlin and Milan see President Kennedy's grave site. Linda Opfer, Ann Kinnard. Carol Lonsway, Sandy Meese, and Judy Putnokey at Gettys- burg. 27 Classes Manage Many Tasks Blake Hurley and Russ Gillard takes Ted Vartorella's cap and gown measurements. Brad Taylor and Mike Church pour coffee at the fish fry, May 10. Albert Hensley, Doug Vartorella, and Steve Kastor wash dishes after the fish fry. 28 High school students punch football dummy for good luck at homecoming game. 29 Getting into the Halloween spirit, high school stu- dents work on the bulletin board. Juniors Plan for Prom George Biemler Wilbert Cooley Jess Hintz Clara Mullins Ronald Schuster Susan Tillinghast Anne Bober Jim Daniels Sue Holzhauser Kathleen Nickols Constance Shoop Kathy Vartorella Dale Brundage Penny Hanville Carol Hoover Douglas Nottke Raymond Smith Evelyn Vaughn Marsha Church Vicki Harris Christine Hoover Kathryn Palkovic Kathleen Strader Kathleen Wallace Kay Church John Henry Mary Jenkins Joel Poyer Nita Strickler Charles Ward Deborah Churchill Adelaide Hill Harold Leuzler Thomas Schneider Michael Taylor Janis Wasem Charles Cleavenger Mary Hill Carla Moon Jill Shultz Stuart Taylor John Weinert 30 Dan Whidden Dave Dick The Junior class presented the last Junior- Senior Prom Moonlight and Roses” May 18 in the gym. After the dance students and their guests went to the Greentree in Sandusky for swimming and bowling. Juniors took a second in the Homecoming float contest with a nautical theme. Later in the year the class sold candy to raise money for the prom. A total of $327.74 was realized. The top salesmen were Doug Nottke and Mike Taylor. This class will be the first to graduate from Edison High. Treasurer, Connie Shoop; Sec- retary, Jan Wasem; Vice-Pres- ident, Francie Hill; President, Stuart Taylor. 31 Sophomores Receive New Rings Picture Not Available David Carol Christine George James Bruce Tashunda Barnes Battle Bauer Belcher Biemler Braddock Cales William Larry Richard David Stephen Cathy Erin Carver Christman Cordle Csehi Danilla Darrow Davidson Steve Jon Jackie Jade Benjamin Deanna George Deehr Demuth Downing Dute Fleming Green Green Susan Elizabeth Lillie Brenda Barbara Bessie John Hassenpflug Hill Hintz Hopkins Ingels Ingels Kastor Debra Jeff Penny George Paul Loren Lynn Keller Kernell King Kinnard Knott Laughlin Leuszler Linda Richard Larry Jerry Carl William Luanna Loper Malone Morgan Nolan Phillips Phillips Plumb 32 w' m n Rebecca Vaughan Bruce Wright Diane Debra John Pyle Reer Ritz Virginia Jeff Carolyn Wasem White Wikel Jim Susan Sheila Graves Graves McGhee Sharon Paul Robert Shook Soviak Tittle Sharon Charles Ed Wikel Williams Wlodarsky Leonard Brenda Kenny Shortt Smith Velez This year the Sophomore class received fourth place in the homecoming float contest, and re- ceived $3.00. They had a cake raffle and arecord hop. They cleared $15.45. The sophomores will be the first class to receive the Edison High rings. Advisers are Mr. Mutchler and Mr. Marshall. President, Luanna Plumb; Vice-President, Caryl Battle; Secretary, Debbie Keller; Treasurer, Larry Christman. 33 Freshmen Enter High School Nancy David Ruth George Ash Brant Brant Bryant David John Barry Deborah Cleavenger Connors Fleming Gornek Julie Karen Mildred Donald Heckelman Heitchler Hensley Hicks Merle Ann Pat Inez Hopkins Jones Kastor Kellar Greg Helen Katrina Tom Lonsway Moore Nealey Nickols Leonard William Cynthia Deborah Puder Salmons Schuster Sedlock Debra Calhoun Susan Hast Cortland Hill Vicki Kernell Cherry Payne Linda Shoop Daniel Castle Michael Hayes David Hillis Donna Krenzer Steve Payne Barbara Smith Pamela Churchill Diane Healy Tim Hohman David Kromer Tom Phillips Shirley Strader 34 Lou Ann Strickler Linda Young Deborah Toler Wanda Young Gary Valentine David Morgan Joe Wallace Frank Kindel fa o Constance Wright James Weinert Linda Wikel Deborah Tom Powers Feldcamp This year the Freshmen class won first place in the Homecoming float contest; they received $20. They also had a record hop, and cleared $13.75. Advisers are Mr. Bibb and Mr. Disch. President, Diane Healy; Vice-President, Pat Kastor; Treasurer, Donna Krenzer; Secretary, Linda Young. 35 Junior High Holds Achievement Night Bob Sheldon exhibits his project at Junior High Achievement Night held May 24. 36 7A students study in classroom. FRONT ROW: Mrs. McGuckin, Mary Stewart, Carolyn Biemler, Jack McGhee, Don Aldrich, Harold Sommers, Becky Lowry, Ron Brown, Randy Morgan. ROW TWO: Martha Kellar, Audrey Tittle, Viola Hintz, Roy Smith, Charlotte Mullins, Joyce Castle, Rhonda Hopkins, Doug Sommerville, Rod Downing. ROW THREE: Bill Schoewe, Lee Boetticher, Lindy Nolan, Charles Biemler, Billy Sexton, Terry Belcher, David Sanders, Carole Vaughn. FRONT ROW: Mrs. McGuckin, Kaye Phillips, Barbara Smyth, Flora Church, Dorothy Baker, Danny Leuszler, Sandy Vartorella, Lois Anthony, Terry Johnson. ROW TWO: Edie Hill, Sue Bartrop, Nora Henry, Karen Kamm, Debbie Hill, Allen Burris, Beverly Heitchler, Janet Palkovic, Judy Keller. ROW THREE: Becky Kromer, Paul Hoover, Steve Taylor, Larry Klaiber, Barbara Braddock, Irene Heckelman, Chris Phillips. 37 FRONT ROW: Mr. Wittibslager, Bart Hibbard, Becky Bristol, Denise Plumb, Danny Angelo, Terry Dewitt, Marilyn Cline, Kathy Ruch, Debra Wikel, Pam Church, Bernard Fleming. ROW TWO: Randy Ingram, David Garwood, Bob Sheldon, Cathy Hohman, Susan Garwood, James Pyle, Barbara Rooker, Bruce Kinnard, Richard Grams, Lonnie Saunders. ROW THREE: Paul Phillips, Richard Peabody, Jon Nickols, Linda Reising, Patsy Cordle, Ladonna Kastor, Sheree Bruns, Doris Heckleman, Bev Smith. FRONT ROW: Mr. John Peck, Wayne Valentine, Jackie Geidemen, Pat Smith, Karen Bush, Mike Poyer, Daniel Hoder, Penny Krenzer, Karen Meyers, Laura Nelson. ROW TWO: Gary Shoop, Carol Fortson, Marc Daniels, Mitchell Church, Andy Mullins, Ronnie Wallace, Diane Franklin, Cathy Carver, Debbie Darrow, Becky Taylor, Dan Pritt. ROW THREE: Mike Cleavenger, Walter Frasher, James Fortson, Barry Christman, Diane Dennis, Dianne Hicks, Beverly Phillip, Roy Habeck, Hansil Wiley. 38 Grade Six Mrs. Hill, FRONT ROW: Sherrill McGhee, Eddie Putnoky, Jim Salmons, Geoffrey Bartrop, Christine Gasek, Clarence Stanley, Tim Rogers, Ricky Payne, Ronnie Young, David Vaughn, Dale Hoder. SECOND ROW: Mickey Payne, Terry Nolan, Tim Darrow, Terry Houser, David DeWitt, Tom Eppler, David Peabody, Joan Nickols, Tom Moon, Dennis Billups, Bradley Hayes. THIRD ROW: Helena Darrow, Phyllis Belcher, Nadine Bober, Billy Cleavenger, Ann Heckelman, Darlene Sexton, Mary Followay, Carol Stanley, Donald Walstrum, Kathy Van Meter, Joy Reising, Kathy Hicks, Pamela Barnes. Mrs. Molly Sturgill, FRONT ROW: Charles Jones, James Sheldon, Cynthia Gordon, Julia Hibbard, Donald Opfer, Kim Ground, Terry Hall, Susan Anthony, Christina Puder, David Gillard, John Hopkins, Russell Nottke. SECOND ROW: Vicki Vartorella, Billy Biemler, Carla Wright, Don Van Winkle, Kenneth Fox, James Garwood, Frank Hill, Marcia Kastor, Debra Grams, Estel Canterbury. THIRD ROW: Paula Heckelman, Kathy Malone, Phyllis Leimeister, Laura Swartz, Eddie Brown, Carl Burris, Don Reising, Mark Suhanic, Deborah Willis, Kim Laughlin, Tom Sanders, Danny Willis. 39 Grade Five Miss B. Green, FRONT ROW: Rosemary Wiley, Danny Graves, Frank Cleavenger, Robert Van Meter, Terri Lowry, Dawn Shively, Richard Franklin, Mike Shover, Diane Siebert, Linda Eppler, Robbie Cordle. THIRD ROW: Emery Putnoky, Bonnie Moore, Helen Roberts, Carol Giedeman, Larry Franklin, Dennis Barker, Chris Ingram, Louis Dennis, David Parker. Mrs. Norma Arwood, FRONT ROW: Linda Burke, Janice Hayes, Debra Canterbury, Dennis Vaughn, Ben Hintz, Nancy Smyth, Susan Ferber, Richard Ruck, Gary Siebert, Susan Heckel- man, Eric Myers. SECOND ROW: Ty Matin, David Blackann, Gail Hassenpflug, Susan Vroman, Jackie Heitchler, Karen Ellis, Randy Taylor, David Dixon, Roger Phillips, Eugene Sexton, Wayne Raboin. THIRD ROW: Brian Willis, Danny Payne, Russ Bristol, Joe Rooker, Paul Brant, Mike Canter, Billy Sedlock, Philip Kaczka, Rod Cabage, Gary Giedeman. 40 Grade Four Mrs. Diane Vartorella, FRONT ROW: Don Nickols, Ronnie Hutchins, Paula Wright, Matt Kropf, Chuckie Hippier, Rhea Grosswiler, Barbara Hicks, Vickie King, Danny Plue, Cheryl Castle. SECOND ROW: Miss Barbara Griswold, aide, Richard Fletcher, Sandra Dennis, Carol Barnes, Libby Toler, Patty Sanders, Keith Fox, Cheryl Young, Raidean Habeck, Sharon Belcher, Larry Santiago. THIRD ROW: Tom Wilson, Lonnie Payne, Debbie Stewart, Kim Suhanic, Roger Rooker, Ronnie Freeman, Audie Mullins, Teddy Wikel, Todd Taylor, Randy Deehr, Sheryl Old. Absent from picture: Bonnie Garwood. Mrs. Amy Jeffery, FRONT ROW: Charles Smith, Jamie Castle, Jack Van Winkle, Betty Soviak, Patti Weeks, Deborah Hoag, Cindy Demuth, Jane Hintz, Valerie Kastor, Kathy Miller, Rhoda Schatz. SECOND ROW: Randy Raboin, Laura Bauer, Kim Thomas, Denise De Witi, Constance Young, Ann Frankboner, Nancy Taft, Candace Hoder, Deann Angelo, Cindy Bellamy, Deborah Dennis, Donna Valentine. THIRD ROW: Rickey Lowry, Charles Rogers, George Nealy, Terry Smith, John Carver, Mark Sommers, Charles Morgan, Rocky Tozzo, Randy Barker, Daniel Plumb. Grade Three FRONT ROW: Miss Catherine Vartorella, Terri Reising, Karen Wilson, Mary Weinert, Donna Blackann, Debra Lowry, Debbie Jensen, Pamela Dixon, Pamela Downing, Kathy Grant, Rhena Grosswiler. ROW TWO: Judy Voman, Peggy Castle, Eva Eldridge, Barbara Sommerville, Clark Thompson, Mark Martin, John Schuster, John Wallace, Randy Mingus, Greg Hopkins. ROW THREE: Lisa Haines, Danny Vaughn, David Biemler, Ronald Chaffee, Larry Strader, Kevin Smith, James Fletcher, John Ingram, Wayne Freeman, John Smyth. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Emma Slone, Betty Burke, Delores Putnoky, Michael Stewart, Freddy Hill, Brad Holler, Teresa Church, Pamela Wikefr, Michael Ground, Kathy Shover, Kim Shively, Billy Lynch. ROW TWO: Miss Barbara Griswold, aide, Dennis Ash, Holly Kinnard, Carol Valentine, Gary Mullins, Robert Hayes, Janet Carver, John Hohman, Eddie Swartz, Kathy Wiley, Sallie Pyle, Barbara Old, Terri Weeks. ROW THREE: Steve Vartorella, Dennis Plumb, Richard Biemler, Brad Phillips, Darrell Franklin, James Beaudry, Bruce Segee, Dexter Nolan, Paul Heckelman, Kenneth Ostheimer. 42 Grade Two Mrs. Mary Vartorella. Mrs. Hamer. FRONT ROW: Dennis Freeman, Linda Miller, Darlene Santiago. Christine King, Sally Thomas, Barbara Phillips. Jane Hibbard, Brenda Beetler, Debbie Foeller, Darlene Ferguson, Cathy Brant, Patty Anthony, Wendy Meyers. SECOND ROW: Mark Kropf, Linda Boone, Lynn Ferber, Jill Graves, Robert Siebert, Amy Smith, Allen Parker, Billy Fichtel, Danny Franklin, Mike Acord, Billy Nelson, Scott Hoag. THIRD ROW; Janice Bartrop, David Ruck, Jane Ferguson, Bonnie Church, Barbara Church, Tammie Vaughn, Brenda Martin, Danny Ebinger, Roger Heitchler, Chris Bauer, David Huffman, Peggy Heckelman, Shirley Goodman. Mrs. Olive Peabody, FRONT ROW: Vicki Shover, Diane Smith, Dean Dute, Katherine Payne, Eric Bauer, Cheryll Nottke, Jerry Santiago, Joe Canterbury, Carla Maynard, Laurie Plue, James Anderson, Stephen Hayes. SECOND ROW: Bobby Me Ghee, Chris Wiencke, Matthew Braddock, Janice Rooker, Janice Hamrick, Tamara Suhanic, Douglas Keller, Lynn Strader, Jeffery Segee, Richard Rogers, Flora Weinert, Mark Hibbard, Sue Frankboner, Jeanette Hicks. THIRD ROW: Jeffery Parron, James Ground, Becky Good, Carol Hopkins, Ann Fletcher, Donna Castle, Ruth Valentine, Roger Cantu, Roni Tozzo, Tim Beaudry, Terry Demuth, Keith Ostheimer, Richard Maynard, Keith Hayes. 43 Grade One Mrs. Hahn, FRONT ROW: Scott Schuster, Robert Keller, Pam Wiley, Pam Stuart, Judith Churchill, Julie Habeck, Christine Church, Linda Saunders, Karen Ostheimer, Cheleen Kil- bride, Darlene Franklin, Kandy Ostheimer. ROW TWO: Danny Wiley, Jeff Kinnard, Herman Young, Robert Valentine, Tim Smith, Dean Franklin, Tom Harlow, Donald Keller, Loren Epler, Lyn Grant, Earl Miller, Louie Hippier. ROW THREE: L. Lagando, Eddie Mitchel, Lanny Payne, David Weinert, Mark Sexton, Kendall Thompson, Glenn Parker, Kent Dye, Hershel Cordel, Harry Stuart, Kevin Churchill, Thurman Bryant, Darrel Beetler. Miss Mason, FRONT ROW: Tom Meyers, Teresa Hutchins, Elaine McLaine, Tom Canter, Sally Hoffman, Pam Lutes, Christy Baisden, Cindy Graves, Vallery Swartz, Barbara Wallace. ROW ONE: Beth Frankboner, Beth Harrelson, Debra Mittendorf, Amy Pritt, Cheryl Raboin, Janie Hayes, Susan Willinger, Denise VanWinkle, Cindy Rogers, Lonnie Fritz, Cheryl Mullins. ROW THREE: Ron Parron, Clark Hahn, Wilson Plue, Jamie Myer, William Wallace, Victor Scherely, Danny Smith, Tim Wikel. 44 Kindergarten A.M. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Deborah Bibb, Dale Baker, Randy Grosswiler, Scott Ellis, Chuck Ellis, Jerry Garwood, Gene Fichtel, Darrell Eb’inger, Lisa Bellamy, Kurt Fox, Barbara Scyphers. ROW TWO: Mark Canter, Billy Sandy, Danny Dewitt, Melinda Acord, Carol Pine, Nancy Ritz, Jodi Taylor, Joy Hamrick, Toni Thomas, Richard Hoag, Joni Thomas. ROW THREE: William Dixon, Roy Castle, Mark Ferber, Tom Strader, Douglas Churchill, Mark Hinman, Ray Reising, Donna Hast, Karen Smith, Brenda Weinert. Kindergarten P.M. FRONT ROW: Cindy Good, Dinah Hopkins, Donna Kilbride, Clint Molnar, Brenda Lynch, Tammi Weeks, Paul Canterbury, Lavonda Young, Anna Lynch, Kris Otto, Jason Strickler, Karen Hoffman, Connie King. ROW TWO: Robert Barker, Chuck Rooker, James Unger, Nancy Church, Faye Anderson, Pam Cleavenger, Kim Bryant, Leslie Haines, Judy Burke, Lou Raboin, Sharon Stanley, Robert Freeman, Dean Mingus. ROW THREE: Mrs. Deborah Bibb, Richard Pitsinger, Tim Belcher, Joey Braun, Lynn Belcher, Jeff Kuhl, Dana Th jmas, Rachelle Story. Elementary Pupils Work and Play 46 First graders learn by visual aids. 47 Academic Changes Introduced Among the major academic innovations for the 1967-68 yearwere modular and computer scheduling and grade cards, and the addition of a full-time guidance counselor, as well as new courses and swing teachers. There were 19 modules of 22 minutes each, beginning at 8:10 a.m. Scheduling was done by a computer company representative working with Principal C. B. Sanders. Journalism I’s classwork was separate from Journalism II’s publication of the newspaper. Year- book publications, secretarial practice. Shorthand II, sophomore health; and co-educational physical edu- cation were the other new courses. Some of the faculty traveled from one school to the other. The swing teachers coming from Milan were Mrs. Margery Lindecamp, Mr. Robert Morrison, and Mr. Ted Stoll. Berlin swing teachers were Mr. Tom Shontz and Mr. James Disch. Adgie Hill and Kathy Vartorella traveled to Milan to take Spanish III. Mr. Rex Smith, Berlin-Milan guidance counselor, adjusts Gail Davidson's schedule conflict. Mr. Smith was counselor for both schools, and he spent every other school day in his office at Berlin. «I Mr. Tom Shontz, a swing science Mrs. Sally Williams, secretary, and Mr. C. B. teacher, gets ready to go to Milan. Sanders, principal sort computer grade cards in the high school office. 48 New Courses Added Mr. Joseph Bibb conducts a panel dis- cussion in health class in which Ed Wlodarsky explains the importance of safety in the home. Mrs. Margery Lindecamp, a Milan swing teacher, explains a dictation assignment to Diane Bostater in Shorthand II. In publications class Ann Kinnard and Miss Sophia Purcell discuss the 1967 Echo with Mr. Gary Kaltenbach, former Berlin teacher who is the yearbook adviser at Fremont Ross High School. Dale Brundage pitches the ball to Carla Otto in Friday's co-educational physical education class. Mr. James Disch assists Inez Demuth with a typing problem in secretarial practice class. 49 Students Learn Through Experimentation, Mr. Joseph Bibb conducts a learning experiment using a maze with Mary Poyer and Ted Vartorella as the psychology class's blindfolded guinea pigs. - Mr. Robert Taylor helps Doug Nottke and Brad Taylor with their drafting plates in mechanical drawing class. Mr. James Mutchler tells Stu Taylor how to level off the fresh cement on the front school walkway. The Vo-Agri- culture III project was studied about two weeks in class and was completed in one week. 50 Application, and Practice Mrs. Martha Vartorella watches for the ball and gets ready to return it to the other side during a volley- ball game in physical education class. 51 Mr. Jack Sikora, assisted by the majorettes, directs the band in an outside practice session. Learning Is Stimulated Mr. William Rose uses the overhead _. , „ .... _ , „. projector to explain general math Biology II students Mike Taylor, George Kinnard, , Lynn Leuszler, and Gail Davidson listen as Mr. Theodore Stoll, Milan swing teacher, explains a plant growth experiment. Mr. Tom Shontz and Ted Vartorella explain an experiment involving heat evaporation in physics class to Linda Opfer, Russ Gillard, and Tom Jones. 52 . . As Skills Are Taught in Classes Mrs. Mary Fowler gives mixing pointers to Mildred Hensley in Home Eco- nomics I class while Cindy Schuster reads the recipe, and Cherry Payne, Merle Hopkins, and Pam Churchill look on. Mr. John Marshall calls on Cortland Hill to answer a question in Spanish I class. In world history Mr. John Feyedelem shows Bob Tittle and Barb Ingels how the American Revolution affected the world. To illustrate his point, Mr. Feyedelem points to some of the areas on the map. 53 Mrs. Irma Moon, study hall monitor, gives help to Gib Hensley. Mrs. Jamieson helps fourth grader, Rhena Grossweiler, find information. The library moved to larger quarters this year. Studying Is Rewarded . . . Miss Sophia Purcell confers with Mrs. Jane Lucal. Mrs. Lucal spent eight weeks student teaching under Miss Purcell's supervision. LIBRARY AIDES: Mrs. Lou Ann Jamieson, Berlin-Milan librarian, was assisted by Mrs. Jean Nickols and eight student library aides, FRONT ROW: Mrs. Jamieson. ROW TWO: Clara Mullins and Kathy Strader. ROW THREE: Brenda Smith, John Connors, and Kay Church. ROW FOUR: Claire Schoewe, Tom Schneider, and Anne Bober. 54 By Honor Societies Linda Opfer and Jean Valentine, two year Quill and Scroll members, show the society's pennant to new member Ann Kinnard. Quill and Scroll is an international hon- orary society for high school journalists. To be eligible a student must be a junior or senior and rank in the upper third of his class as well as having done some superior work on the newspaper or yearbook. Ann Kinnard was initiated into Quill and Scroll by Miss Sophia Purcell, adviser; and Linda Opfer and Jean Valentine at the May 22 banquet. Btoimutiotuil ' onorarp Sorirtp (irr¥� igji Sftwol loumilists Miss Carole Sprowls, society editor of the Norwalk Reflector, spoke at the Quill and Scroll Honors Banquet held at Italian Gardens Restaurant, Sandusky. Miss Sprowls talked about the life of a news reporter to the Highlights and Echo staffs and also to Journalism I students and other guests. 55 National Honor Societies Hold Career Day Students in the front row are those who were inducted at the ceremony held May 24: Jeff Kemell, George Kinnard, Jean Valentine, Sue Hassen- pflug, Bill Phillips, and Doug Vartorella. ROW TWO: Connie Shoop, Sandy Meese, Sue Holzhauser, Russ Gillard, president; Sandy Bruns, Francie Hill, secretary; and Jan Wasem, treasurer. Absent from picture is Tom Jones, vice-president. Sandy Meese taps inductee, Doug Vartorella. Russ Gillard, president, lights the candle of service at the induction ceremony. Career Day was sponsored May 7 by the combined Berlin-Milan National Hon- or Societies. Berlin High School students traveled to Milan by bus in the afternoon to hear lectures by professionals in several areas of work. Requirements for sophomores through seniors for National Honor Society mem- bership include maintaining a 3.0 average, accumulating activity points, and showing qualities of leadership, service, and character. Sophomores and juniors are in- ducted on a one year’s probationary basis; but seniors are permanent members. 1954 marked the first National Honor Society at Berlin, and Mr. Robert Taylor advised this year. 56 57 Berlin began its football history in 1945 with a six-man team. In 1947 the team took first place in the Firelands League. In 1947 the six-man team won the Erie County title and in 1948 they again took the title. Eleven- man teams were set up in 1955. The locals won the Firelands Conference Championship with a 7-1-1 record in 1965. Berlin’s track team has been victorious in several championships over the years. In 1948 they won the Firelands League title. Bob Sprowl placed first in the state meet in the 100 and 220 yard dashes in 1949. Berlin won the Huron-Erie track title in 1955 and maintained this title until 1959. In 1965 the trackmen won the Class A trophy at the Ashland Invitationals. Irvin Old was named to the all-county basketball team in 1950. The Tigers went to the state finals at Columbus in 1922. They also won the Erie County Championship in 1944 and 1963. In 1959 Berlin won the Holiday Tournament at Bloomsville High. After joining the Firelands Conference, the Tigers took second places in 1965 and 1966. Bruce Burnham was M.V.P. for second year. Berlin’s baseball players won the Erie County Championship in 1952. In 1955 they tied for the Huron-Erie League title and again won this in 1956. In 1958 and 1960 they won the Erie County Championship. Over the past few years the Tigers have failed to win any tournaments or championships, but the spirit has improved. Wrestling has been at Berlin for only three years. Under the coaching of Mr. James Wittibslager, the young teams have come through with such winning records as 7-1-1 in 1965, 4-4 in 1966, and 9-3 in 1967. Wendy Unger (120) holds the record for the fastest pin, 26 seconds. Berlin’s Jr. High won the basketball tourna- ments in 1962 and 1966. Rich Hahn won the MVP in football in 1962 and 1963. He is the only player to receive this award twice in football. 58 Jim Davidson (T) Bruce Fleming (FB) RussGi .rd (C) Captain Ted Vartorella (T) 1967 Senior Football Lettermen Kelly Shook (QB) A1 Hensley (G) Blake Hurley (E) Brad Taylor (E) 59 1 967 Football Team FRONT ROW: Joel Poyer, Steve Deehr, Jim Davidson, RussGillard, Brad Taylor, A1 Hensley, Jess Hintz, Ted Vartorella, Bruce Fleming, and Coach Jim Wittibslager. ROW TWO: Barry Fleming, Charles Wil- liams, John Henry, Bruce Wright, Kelly Shook, Jim Carver, Gary Hillis, and Rich Cordle. ROW THREE: Carla Moon peps up the band at the Homecoming. Kelly Shook moves in for a tackle at Milan. 60 Ends Season With Victory Coach John Feyedelem, Coach Tom Shontz, Jim Graves, John Ritz, Blake Hurley, Jeff Strickler, Steve Payne, Dave Csehi, and Coach Joe Bibb. SCORES we they 0 South Amherst 41 0 Plymouth 50 0 Milan 36 8 South Central 33 0 Black River 14 8 Mapleton 22 18 Western Reserve 32 0 Hillsdale 32 6 Monroeville 0 The 1967 Tigers ended their final football season with a 1-8-0 record. Berlin’s only victory came when the Tigers played their last game and defeated Mon- roeville 6-0. The Tigers totalled only 40 points compared to260 by their opponents. Kelly Shook completed 36 of 80 passes for 451 yards. He also received the Hungry Tiger award and was chosen as the all-conference defensive half- back. Ted Vartorella was also named to the all-con- ference team as offensive tackle. Ted was also chosen as the best offensive and defensive lineman. In only eight games Bruce Fleming carried 141 times for 636 yards. Shook carried 97 times in nine games for 562 yards. Bruce also made eight points. Bruce Fleming and Blake Hurley received honorable mention on the all-conference team. Injuries caused the Tigers several weak spots. Ed Wlodarsky missed six games due to broken fingers received in the game with Plymouth. Four other play- ers left a few holes on the team as they missed seven games among them through injuries. 61 Freshman-Junior Team Members Gain Experience Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior team members gain experience by practicing in game formation. Members are Steve Payne (24), Dave Csehi (25), Gary Hillis (71), Charles Williams (53), John Henry (61), Rich Cordle (55), Jim Carver (12), Barry Fleming (41), Jess Hintz (64), John Ritz (35), Bruce Wright (47), Steve Deehr (72), Jim Graves (36), and Joel Poyer (80). Dr. Blackann gives medical aid to Bruce Fleming. Cheerleaders Linda Hayes and Carla Moon make booster badges. 62 Coaches: Tom Shontz, John Feyedelem, and Jim Wittibslager and players attentively observe the game. Coach Jim Wittibslager gives Kelly Shook a few sideline tips. Bruce Fleming (37) carries up the center for a Tiger first down. Observing, Counseling, and Action Moved the Team. 63 Varsity Hustles To Win FRONT ROW: Van Downing, Bill Phillips, Joel Poyer, Ron Schuster, Lauren Kamm, Brad Taylor, and Mike Church. ROW TWO: Coach John Feyedelem, Jeff Kernell, Jeff Strickler, Bill Deehr, Bruce Wright, Mike Eldridge, and George Bryant. we SCORES they 60 Firelands 86 68 South Amherst 58 39 Black River 56 64 Milan 80 60 Western Reserve 75 74 South Amherst 85 71 Monroeville 69 78 Lakeside 80 67 Black River 68 59 St. Paul 48 52 South Central 47 61 Mapleton 71 76 Hillsdale 74 60 South Central 58 80 Milan 101 69 Plymouth 93 79 Western Reserve 78 47 Monroeville TOURNEY AT WILLARD 68 52 Western Reserve 66 Berlin’s varsity ended the season with a 7-12 record. Coached by Mr. John Feyedelem, the Tigers rarely let their fans return home bored. Berlin came out on top in five of seven of their nip-and-tuck games through their fourth quarter spurts. Ron Schuster led the scorers with 293 points and a 16.2 average. After missing five games due to an ankle injury, returning letterman Jeff Strickler jumped into action to gain second place with 280 points and a 20 point average. He also led with 83 defensive re- bounds. Sophomore Jeff Kernell led the offensive boards with 43. Kernell was also the sharp foul shooter with 99 of 145 for 68.3 per cent. Lauren Kamm dominated the backboards with a total of 119 rebounds. Schuster received honorable mention in the con- ference, and Strickler placed on the all-conference team. Strickler also won the conference scoring crown with 185 points despite his absence from two conference games. Schuster and Kernell were also among the top ten scorers. 64 All eyes are up as Mark Vanderpool (44) and Bob Kaiser (52) of Milan and Berlin's Jeff Kernell (11) reach high for that re- bound. Lauren Kamm (44) fires in two more as Ron Schuster (34) looks on. Berlin's Brad Taylor (43) moves in to gain possession of the ball at Milan. Jeff Strickler (12) goes up for two more points in his 43 point scoring spurt against Western Reserve. 65 Reserves Look Forward to Varsity FRONT ROW: Rich Cordle, George Bryant, and Len Puder. ROW TWO: Coach Joseph Bibb, Mike Hayes, Keith Laughlin, Tom Feldkamp, Tom Belcher, Tom Phillips, Steve Deehr, Bill Phillips, Steve Payne, and Tom Salmons. we SCORES they 19 Firelands 55 45 South Amherst 33 15 Black River 41 39 Milan 63 33 Western Reserve 43 45 South Amherst 70 48 Monroeville 58 39 Lakeside 73 34 Black River 44 34 St. Paul 62 23 South Central 57 24 Mapleton 41 29 Hillsdale 69 34 South Central 54 37 Milan 55 20 Plymouth 65 38 Western Reserve 61 36 Monroeville 45 Berlin’s reserves ended the season with a 1-17 record under new coach, Mr. Joseph Bibb. The one win, over South Amherst 45-33, came early in the season. The young Tigers scored 592 points compared to 989 by their opponents. Bruce Wright led the scorers with 191 points and a 11.8 average. Following close behind was George Bryant with 181 and a 10.6 average. Bryant won the foul shooting award as he meshed 45 of 67 shots for 67.4 percent. Wright won the rebounding trophy with a total of 89, 38 offensive and 51 defensive. Berlin’s reserves lacked height as only one player was over the six foot mark. Rebounding often proved to be very difficult for the team. 66 Cheerleader Carla Moon peps up the crowd before Berlin's game with Milan. George Bryant (14) pumps for two points as teammate Bruce Wright (44) looks on. Basketball charters, Nita Strickler, Linda Opfer, Inez Demuth, and Mary Poyer work on their charts after a game. Matmen Have Winning Season FRONT ROW: Jim Carver, Jon Demuth, Barry Fleming, Paul Soviak, Russ Gillard, Jess Hintz, Bruce Braddock, Ken Veliz, John Ritz, A1 Hensley, Ted Vartorella. ROW TWO: Charles Williams, John Henry, Frank Kendall, Joe Wallace, Larry Christman, Coach Jim Wittibslager, Cortland Hill, Stu Taylor, Tim Hohman, Tom Nichols, and Dave Csehi. we SCORES they 46 Crestview 3 31 Monroeville 12 29 Columbia Station 15 25 Mapleton 23 19 Mapleton 25 29 Monroeville 14 31 Elmore 8 36 Margaretta 11 40 Elmore 3 31 Black River 14 19 Columbia Station 22 10 Norwalk 32 Berlin's matmen ended the season with a 9-3 record. They scored 346 team points compared to only 183 by their opponents. Ted Vartorella (heavyweight) held a winning record of 15-2. Five of his wins came by pins and three were forfeits. Vartorella placed first in the Milan tourney. His losses were at Columbia Station and Huron's Sectional. Jess Hintz (138) and A1 Hensley (175) were the high pinning men as each had eight. Hintz had a 13-3 record and Hensley a 10-2. Other records were Jim Carver, 10-3; Russ Gillard, 5-5-2; Bruce Braddock, 6-6; Jon Demuth 3-7; Dave Csehi, 4-3; John Ritz, 5-9; Paul Soviak, 6-7; and Barry Fleming, 6-8. Berlin’s matmen pinned 38 of their opponents while only 16 Berlin players were downed during the season. 68 Wrestlers Jim Carver, Bruce Braddock, and Dave Csehi show their victory happiness by ringing the victory bell. 69 Co-Captain Russ Gillard pushes hard for a near pin. Co-Captain Ted Vartorella smothers his opponent while driving for a win. Baseballers Win Two Rich Cordle, Larry Christman, Keith Laughlin, Russ Gillard, Jeff Kernell, Greg Lonsway, Steve Payne, Bruce Wright, Tom Salmons, Doug Nottke, and Coach Joseph Bibb. This year’s baseball team brought home two vic- tories, defeating Western Reserve in- both games 8-7 and 8-2. The team had a 2-9 record with one cancel- lation due to bad weather. Losses were to St. Paul, 4-2; Mapleton, 5-1; Firelands, 9-0; Milan, 3-2; St. Paul, 2-1; Mapleton, 9-6; Monroeville, 13-0; Milan, 3-0; and Monroeville, 8-3. The Tigers were defeated by Monroeville 5-0 in the sectional tourney at Monroeville. Due to injuries and schedule conflicts, this year’s team was small and very inexperienced. The greater part of the team was composed of freshmen and sophomores. Although there were seven returning let- termen, only two played actively last year. The batting trophy went to Jeff Kernell with a .390 average. 70 Bruce Wright swings on the pitch in Berlin's game with Mapleton. Trackmen Have Season of Records FRONT ROW: Coach Jim Wittibslager, Charter Cindy Bruns, Brad Taylor, Blake Hurley, Bill Laughlin, Team trainer Doug Vartorella, and Coach John Feyedelem. ROW TWO: Jim Davidson, Bruce Braddock, Dave Csehi, George Kinnard, George Bryant, and Len Fuder. ROW THREE: Charter Carla Moon, Barry Fleming. Charles Williams, Mike Hayes, Tom Nichols, Gary Valentine, and John Henry. Berlin's track team failed to win any meets but brought home several records. Ed Wlodarsky broke two school records with his 130 5 throw of the discus at the Toledo Blade Relays and his 43 1 3 4 toss of the shot put at Monroeville. Mike Church soared over the high jump bar at 5 9 1 2’ to set the new school record in the meet with Mon- roeville. Mike Hayes also set a record at Monroeville when he broke the two mile in 11:31.6. Brad Taylor, Blake Hurley, George Kinnard, and Bill Laughlin, mile relay team, set a record of 3:52.2 at Monroeville. This year’s team, composed of 10 freshmen and sophomores, and 6 juniors and seniors, placed third in their first triangular meet with Huron and St. Paul. In a meet with Monroeville and Mapleton, Berlin’s thinclads again came in third. The Tigers placed second in the meet with Milan and South Amherst. 71 Doug Vartorella gives Blake Hurley some first aid before the meet at Monroeville. Spring Athletes Saw Action Jeff Kernell slides back to first base in the game with Mapleton. Mike Church soars over the bar at Monroeville for his 5' 9 1 2' school record. Jeff Kernell, Berlin's batting and pitching leader. Ed Wlordarsky throws the shot put at Monroeville meet. 72 1967 Junior High Football Team Wins Last FRONT ROW: Steve Taylor, Terry Johnson, Allen Burris, Larry Kleiber, Doug Sommerville, Mike Poyer. ROW TWO: Bart Hibbard, Charles Biemler, Dave Garwood, Jim Pyle, Bob Sheldon, Harold Sommers. ROW THREE: Barry Christman, Man Pritt, James Fortson, Hansel Wiley, Rich Peabody. ROW FOUR: Coach John Peck, managers Jim Sheldon and Dan Willis, Coach William Rose. The Berlin Kittens ended their 1967 football season with a 1-4-0 record. The Kittens totaled only 44 points compared to 152 by their opponents. The only victory came when the Kittens played their last game and defeated South Central 24-14. The losses were in games against South Amherst 36-0, Monroeville 36-20, Milan 46-0, and Western Reserve 20-0. The two greatest contributors to the team were Hansel Wiley and Dan Pritt. This pair made all of the team's points. 73 Dan Pritt (12) carries at Western Reserve. Eighth Graders Win Two FRONT ROW: Larry Klaiber, Paul Hoover, Steve Taylor, Terry Johnson, Harold Sommers. ROW TWO: David Garwood, Coach William Rose, Rod Downing, Mike Smith, Doug Sommerville, and A1 Burris. we SCORES they 24 Western Reserve 38 28 Milan 35 35 South Amherst 37 33 South Amherst 44 44 Monroeville 39 26 Western Reserve 37 25 Milan 23 32 Oak Harbor 37 47 South Central 48 23 Monroeville 88 A1 Burris shoots for the Kittens in the game with Western Reserve. Seventh Graders Gain Experience FRONT ROW: Bob Sheldon, Hansel Wiley, Mike Poyer, Rich Peabody, Wayne Valentine. Ronnie Wal- lace, Lonnie Sanders, and James Pyle. ROW TWO: David Garwood, Randy Ingram, Jon Nichols, Bill Olds, Paul Phillips, Jim Fortson, and Coach John Peck. Junior High Track in Five Meets FRONT ROW: Terry Johnson, Harold Sommers, A1 Burris, Larry Klaiber, Steve Taylor, and Rich Pea- body. ROW TWO: Bart Hibbard, Dan Pritt, Paul Phillips, Jim Pyle, Bill Olds, and Gary Shoop. ROW THREE: Mike Castle, Bernie Fleming, Bruce Kinnard, and Jon Nichols. ROW FOUR: Coach William Rose, Jim Fortson, Barry Christman, and Assistant Albert Hensley. 75 Varsity Club Mans Stands FRONT ROW: Coach John Feyedelem, Blake Hurley, Ted Vartorella, Joel Poyer, Bill Laughlin, and Mike Eldridge. ROW TWO: Junior Cooley, Jim Carver, Ron Schuster, Jeff Kemell, Russ Gillard, John Henry. Jess Hintz, and Brad Taylor. ROW THREE: Jim Daniels, Keith Laughlin, Bruce Braddock, John Ritz, Steve Deehr, Bruce Wright, Mike Church, and Doug Nottke. Varsity club officers are Blake Hurley, sec- retary; Brad Taylor, historian; Joel Poyer, vice-president; John Henry, treasurer; Bill Laughlin, sergeant at arms; and Ted Var- torella. president. Varsity club members manned the concession stands during basketball games and wrestling meets. Wrestlers worked at all home basketball games as did basketball players at home wrestling meets. The boys also collected ticket money at the doors before the games. Members rotated each week to be- come acquainted with different jobs. Near the end of the year, the club made suggestions for the new school jackets for Edison High, 76 Cheerleaders’ Spirit Helps Team Varsity cheerleaders Carla Moon, Carla Otto, Vicki Harris, Linda Hayes, and Cindy Bruns. Junior High Cheerleaders FRONT: Penny Krenzer and Becky Taylor. REAR: Nora Henry, Lois Anthony, and Becky Lowry. Reserve Cheerleaders FRONT: Donna Krenzer and Debbie Cal- houn. REAR: Patty Kastor, Linda Young, and Diane Healy. 77 G.A.A. Participates in ■ FRONT ROW: Adviser, Mrs. Martha Vartorella, Vicki Harris, Linda Hayes, Inez Demuth, Francie Hill, Kathy Nichols, Adgie Hill, Pat Kastor, Diane Healy, Donna Krenzer, and Becky Vaughn. ROW TWO: Mary Ann Jenkins, Carla Moon, Linda Opfer, Debbie Sedlock, Jill Schultz, Mary Poyer, Jackie Down- ing, Carolyn Wikel, and Debbie Toler. ROW THREE: Cindy Schuster, Sue Holzhauser, Sue Tillinghast, Connie Wright, Gail Davidson, Ann Kinnard, Betsy Hill, Sue Hast, Trina Nealey, and Diane Pyle. ROW FOUR: Mildred Hensley, Sue Strickler, Tashunda Cales, Sandy Bruns, Cindy Bruns, Carla Otto, Cris Hoover, Debbie Reer, Sue Hassenpflug, and Judy Grant. Berlin’s G.A.A. participated in several volleyball and basketball games with other schools this year. The girls failed to win any games, but the spirit was high, and the experience very helpful. Tryouts for the teams were held Mondays after school at the meetings. Practices were also held during the meetings along with intramural games. Volleyball games were played with Huron and Ver- milion. In their first encounter with Huron, the Tiger- ettes lost 15-13 and in the second, lost 15-9. Vermilion also downed the girls 11-9. Cindy Bruns and Mildred G.A.A. officers are Inez Demuth, treasurer; Francie Hill, vice-president; Mary Poyer, president; Jackie Downing, secretary; and Mrs. Martha Vartorella, adviser. 78 Volleyball and Basketball Chris Hoover jumps high to push the ball over in the G.A. A. 's game with Huron. Hensley were Berlin's top point getters. During the basketball season, the girl’s were de- feated by Huron 58-11. Milan's varsity team de- feated the girls 48-10, and the Milan reserves won 23-5. Linda Hayes and Mildred Hensley were the two greatest contributors to team action. Team members for basketball and volleyball were Chris Hoover, Linda Hayes, Mildred Hensley, Cindy Bruns, Mary Ann Jenkins, Francie Hill, Betsy Hill, Adgie Hill, Kathy Nichols, Sue Strickler and Connie Shoop. 79 Linda Hayes reaches high in practice before a volleyball game. Sue Graves goes high for the tip-off in the reserve basketball game at Milan. 80 Arms are up in the air and feet are off the ground as Linda Hayes tries for a rebound. Athletes Honored With Awards Jeff Strickler, most valuable basketball player award and Jeff Kernell, foul shooting award and best seasonal statistics award. Ted Vartorella, best wrestler; and Linda Hayes, fourth year cheerleading award. 81 Bruce Wright, reserve rebounding award; and George Bryant, reserve foul shooting award. Jeff Kernell, most valuable baseball award; Mike Hayes, gutman award; and George Kinnard, most valuable trackman. Kelly Shook, Hungry Tiger; Ted Vartorella, most valuable lineman and fourth-year awards; and Bruce Fleming, most valuable back and most valuable player received football awards. Lauren Kamm received the basket- ball trophy for the highest statistics in one game. Tiger Coaches Instruct Teams Joseph Bibb, reserve basketball and baseball; Tom Shontz, assistant football; William Rose, junior high track, football, and basketball; James Wittibslager, football, wrestling, and assistant track; John Feyedelem, basketball and track; John Peck, assistant, junior high. 82 83 Student Council Helps Join Schools FRONT ROW: Mr. Robert Taylor, adviser; Bruce Braddock, Anne Bober, Cindy Bruns, Ann Kinnard, Adgie Hill. SECOND ROW: Pam Churchill, Betsy Hill, Sue Graves, Jeanette Ingels, Carol Battle, Kathy Vartorella, Francie Hill. THIRD ROW: Charles Cleavenger, Stu Taylor, Ted Vartorella, Russ Gillard, Barry Fleming. FRONT ROW: Adgie Hill, vice-president; Cindy Bruns, treasurer; Anne Bober, secretary. SECOND ROW: Stu Taylor, parliamentarian; Bruce Braddock, president; Mr. Taylor, Adviser; Ann Kinnard, his- torian. Student Council was composed of elected repre- sentatives who served as an aid to the student body. They were supervised by a faculty adviser, Mr. Carroll Sanders. To prepare for the next year, both Berlin and Milan Student Council members had several joint meetings to help formulate guidelines for the Edison High Student Council. Committees were appointed to effect the changes in specific areas. Among these were a ring and seal committee composed of Betsy Hill, Sue Graves, Carol Battle, Dianne Gliatta, and Jill Justi. The color com- mittee consisted of Ted Vartorella, Russ Gillard, Barry Fleming, Bill Mowry, Linda Naderer, and Julie Walker. These recommended combinations to a 12 member committee which then made the final decision. 84 Colors chosen were Blue and Oange. On the mascot committee were Stu Taylor, John Henry, Charles Clea- venger, Cindy Doernor, Dave Reer, and Gregg Einerson. The mascot selected was Chargers. A guide book com- mittee included Kathy Vartorelia, Anne Bober, Adgie Hill, Joanne Schlessman, Ann Seaman, and Jill Justi. An election committee consisting of Patty Kastor, Cindy Bruns, Pam Churchill, Bill Mowry. Doug Weiss and Dick Schlessman supervised the election of the new council in May. Among the other activities was the Homecoming events held October 7. On February 28, Mr. William Parsons, a nature expert, showed a film on the wildlife of the Everglades to both junior and senior high students. Along with the film, Mr. Parsons told many interesting details about how the animals existed in the Everglades. Mr. John D. Shiraef, II, a well-known lecturer about Russia came April 2 and talked to the student body about the life in Russia in contrast to life in the United States. He also spoke on the political life, education, and social life as it is in Russia. 1968-69 elections resulted in these new members: seniors; Mike Taylor, Anne Bober, Adgie Hill, and Harold Leuszler; juniors: Betsy Hill, Bruce Braddock, and Sue Graves; sophomores: Sue Hast, Pam Churchill, and Diane Healy; freshmen: Allen Burris, Kaye Phillips, and Debbie Hill. Governor James A. Rhodes speaks to student body April 18. 85 FTA Aids Faculty FRONT ROW: Mr. John Feyedelem, adviser, Doug Vartorella, Ann Jones, Linda Opfer, Ann Kinnard, Anne Bober, Freida Kellar, Mary Ann Jenkins, Adgie Hill, Luannal Plumb. SECOND ROW; Kay Church, Barb Smith, Lillie Hintz, Betsy Hill, Diane Pyle, Penny King, Becky Vaughn, Debbie Keller, Virginia Wasem, Tashunda Cales. THIRD ROW: Chris Hoover, Gale Davidson, Sue Tillinghast, Carol Hoover, Jan Wasem, Francis Hill, Carla Moon, Kathy Var- torella, Carol Battles, Cindy Bruns. FOURTH ROW: Leonard Shorn, Mike Taylor, Dave Ceshi, Lynn Leuszler, Keith Laughlin, Bruce Braddock, Sue Holzhauser, Blake Hurley. This is the first full year of the re- organized Berlin Future Teachers of America. It was started in 1954 but discontinued after a few years and reorganized in the latter part of 1967 under the direction of Mr. John Feye- delem. Students join F.T.A. to gain insight into teaching as a profession. The members act as teacher aides by grading papers, checking at- tendance, and supervising small study group� . OFFICERS FRONT ROW: Doug Vartorella, president. SECOND ROW: Adgie Hill, secretary: Mr. John Feyedelem, adviser: Francis Hill, vice-president. THIRD ROW: Sue Holz- hauser, reporter: Bruce Braddock, treasurer 86 Science Club Sees Demonstration FRONT ROW: Doug Vartorella, Linda Opfer, Russ Gillard, John Henry. SECOND ROW: Sandy Meese, Ann Kinnard, Ted Vartorella, Tom Jones, Mr. Thomas Shontz, adviser. THIRD ROW: Carla Moon, Sue Holzhauser, Chuck Plumb, Blake Hurley, Mr. William Rose, adviser. Accompanied by advisers, Mr. Tom Shontz and Mr. William Rose, the Science Club took a field trip to the Sandusky Supplementary Ed- ucation Center. Organized in 1966, the Berlin Science Club was started to make possible a more advanced study of mathematics and science. 87 Drama Club Stages ‘Ask Any Girl’ FRONT ROW: Debbie Calhoun, Connie Wright, Linda Loper, Pam Churchill, Janis Wasem, Judy Putnoky, Mary Poyer, Luanna Plumb, Harold Leuszler, Joel Poyer, Jade Dute. SECOND ROW: Judy Grant, Becky Vaughn, Debbie Churchill, Rose Bush, Karen Heitchler, Leonard Shorn, Mary Ann Jenkins, Cortland Hill, Linda Shoop, Brenda Hopkins, Carol Battle. THIRD ROW: Jean Valentine, Sue Holzhauser, Carla Moon, Kathy Palkovic, Anne Bober, Julie Heckleman, Barb Smith, Sue Tillinghast, Chris Hoover, Gail Davidson, Tashunda Cales. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Robert Morrison, adviser, Cindy Schuster, Debbie Toler, Debbie Sedlock, Linda Wikel, Carol Lonsway, Dave Dick, Kathy Nickols, Jill Schultz, Carol Hoover, Penny Hanville, Mike Taylor, Tim Hohman. Harold Leuszler, parliamentarian; Luanna Plumb, reporter; Mary Poyer, secretary; Carol Lonsway, membership chairman; Judy Putnoky, president; Joel Poyer, treasurer; Mr. Morrison, adviser. ‘Ask Any Girl Drama Club's major production of two-acts, was directed by Mr. Robert Morrison and was held March 29-30. The play was adapted from the book by Winifred Wolfe, with music and lyrics by Mark Bucci and David Rogers. The cast included Mary Poyer as Meg Wheeler; Mike Taylor, Mr. Wheeler; Kathy Palkovic, Mrs. Wheel- er; Barb Smith, Aunt Fern; Jean Valentine, Aunt Lettie; Joel Poyer, Miles Doughton; Tom Phillips. Evan Dough- ton; Leonard Shorn, Vince; Gary Hillis, Alvin; Anne Bober, Terri; Judy Putnoky. Ada; Lillie Hintz, Lisa; Mary Ann Jenkins, Ruby; Carol Battle, Heidi; Luanna Plumb, Jeanie; Debbie Calhoun, Lorraine; Francie Hill, Magda; Debbie Toler, Calpurnia; Linda Hayes, Yvette; Linda Wikel, Ellen. 88 and One-Act Play Connie Wright, Jane; Debbie Sedlock, telephone operator; Lynn Leuszler, train announcer; Sue Holz- hauser, student director and Kathy Wallace her assistant. Heading the 28 member production crew was Carol Lonsway, technical director with Dave Dick as business manager. Gail Davidson, was pianist for the stage band. A one-act play entitled If Girls Ask Boys for Dates was held February 12 and was given for junior high and P.T.A. The cast and their parts included Luanna Plumb, Kay; Leonard Shorn, George; Rose Bush, Mrs. Smith; Mike Taylor, Harry; and Kathy Wal- lace, Nancy; with Mary Poyer as student director. Lynn Leuszler, Mary Ann Jenkins and Leonard Shortt were among those in the speech contest. 89 Mike Taylor, Kathy Wallace, Mary Poyer, student director; Rose Bush, Luanna Plumb, Leonard Shortt. Band Under FRONT ROW: Majorettes, Gail Davidson, Vickie Kernell. ROW TWO: Viola Hintz, Debbie Toler, Linda Loper, Debbie Churchill, Penny King, Becky Vaughan. ROW THREE: Becky Lowry, Brenda Smith, Barbara Braddock, Sandy Meese, Lillie Hintz, Katrina Nealy. ROW FOUR: Adgie Hill, Edith Hill, Debra Hill, Betsy Hill, Frances Hill, Cortland Hill. ROW FIVE: Tim Hohman, Leonard Shorn, George Kinnard, Bert Koonce, Bill Phillip� . The Spring concert was for the first time, combined with Milan’s and was held May 1 at Milan and May 3 at Berlin, The band played ‘Days of Glory', ‘Niagara Overture’, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, highlights from the ‘Sound of Music’ and many more. The Christmas concert was held December 12. The band played, among many selections, ‘Winter Carnival’, ‘Winter Wonderland’, and ‘WhiteChrist- mas’. It featured a brass quartet consisting of Kathy Palkovic, Edith Hill, Mary Ann Jenkins, and Mike Taylor. Under the direction of Mr. Jack Sikora, the band honored the seniors by playing ‘Manhattan Vignettes’, at the annual Arbor Day program held April 18. Band members listen as brass quartet plays their part for the Christmas concert. 90 New Direction FRONT ROW: head majorette, Linda Hayes: Debbie Calhoun, Tashunda Cales. ROW TWO: Pam Churchill, Kaye Phillips, Barbara Smyth, Martha Kellar, Janet Palkovic, Lois Anthony, Allen Burris. ROW THREE: Connie Wright, Carol Vaughan, Karen Kamm, Christine Phillips, Sandy Bruns, Kathy Palkovic. ROW FOUR: Linda Shoop, Lou Ann Strickler, Donna Krenzer, Anne Bober, Cindy Bruns, Mary Ann Jenkins. ROW FIVE: Tom Phillips, Doug Nottke, Charles Ward, Mike Taylor, Mr. Jack Sikora, director. April 19, at Hillsdale, was the Firelands Con- ference Concert which included the best musicians of all the Firelands schools. Representing Berlin, were Sandy Meese, playing flute; Brad Taylor and Gail Davidson drums; Sandy and Cindy Bruns, saxo- phone; Kathy Palkovic, trumpet; Mary Annjenkins, trombone; Pam Churchill clarinet; and Ted Var- torella, oboe. Band Fun Night was held November 17. Among the many activities were checkers, ping-pong, and several other games. Lillie Hintz, sophomore, was awarded this year’s P.T.A. scholarship to Band Camp at Ohio University. 91 Mr. Sikora directs band members at football game. Students Obtain Experience FRONT ROW: Kathy Nickols, Helen Moore, Cherry Payne, Diane Pyle, Kathy Darrow, Lillie Hintz, Debbie Churchill, Clara Mullins, Sheila McGhee, James Wienert, Jim Carver, Penny Hanville, Christine Bauer. SEC- OND ROW: Nancy Paseur, Jean Valentine, Debbie Toler, Adgie Hill, Sue Hast, Vickie Kernell, Ann Jones, Rose Bush, Jill Schultz, Sue Tillinghast, Mary Poyer, Mr. Jack Sikora, adviser. THIRD ROW: Linda Wikel, Barb Smith, Julie Heckleman, Sandy Bruns, Cindy Bruns, Anne Bober, Jeanette Ingels, Carol Lonsway, Kathy Palkovic, Mary Wiencke, Sandy Meese, Carla Moon. FOURTH ROW: Betsy Hill, Mary Ann Jenkins, Francis Hill, Cortland Hill, Mike Hayes, Gary Hillis, John Ritz, Charles Ward, Stuart Taylor, Tom Jones, Ted Var- torella, Russ Gillard, Sue Holzhauser. FIFTH ROW: Mike Eldridge, Ben Fleming, Tom Belcher, Steve Danilla, Bill Phillips, Dan Castle, Ed Wlodarsky, Tom Phillips, Mike Church, Mike Taylor, Tom Schneider. This year's annual Spring concert un- der the direction of Mr. Jack Sikora, was for the first time, combined with Milan's concert and was held May 1 at Milan and May 3 at Berlin. Among many selections the chorus sang 'Moonlight Madonna' and ‘It is Up to Us.' The Christmas concert was held De- cember 12. The theme was ‘We Wish You A Merry Christmas.' Among others, they sang, ‘Ring those Christmas Bells’, The Christmas Song' featuring Kathy Palkovic as soloist; ‘Silver Bells' and ‘The Lord Bless You and Keep You.' Mary Ann Jenkins, Francie Hill, Mary Poyer, and Ann Bober made up the girls quartet. 92 in Musical Concerts At Christmas concert students perform on decorated stage. Kathy Paikovic as soloist; 'Silver Bells’ and ‘The Lord Bless You and Keep You.’ The decorations committee for this concert included Lillie Hintz, Becky Vaughan, Betsy Hill, and Penny King. The program cover committee consisted of Jean Valentine and Ann Kinnard. Ushers were Mary Poyer, Clara Mullins, Sheila McGhee, and Jean Valentine. The chorus also presented a Thanks- giving program for the students. Gail Davidson accompanied for the Christmas concert, and Doug Weiss and Louise Lindecamp for the Spring concert. Audience listens as chorus presents Spring concert. Interest in F.H.A Mrs. Mary Fowler, adviser; Luanna Plumb, secretary; Sally Wasem, president; Phyllis Castle, vice-president; Gail Howell, treasurer; Diane Bostater, acting parliamentarian. The Mother-daughter banquet of the Future Homemakers of America was held May 15 in the Berlin Cafeteria. Jerry Holmsley narrated a fashion show presented by models from the Boutique shop of Sandusky. Banquet committees were Sally Wasem, Carol Battle, Luanna Plumb, and Ginny Wasem on the speaker committee. The program com- mittee included Luanna Plumb, Ginny Wasem, Carol Battle, Kathy Vartorella, and Debbie Kellar. The table committee consisted of Diane Healy, Cindy Schuster, Pam Churchill, and Pat Kastor. F.H.A. carries over knowledge and skills from the classroom of home economics to the home and community. The projects, for personal satisfaction, also make living easier at home. The food projects are to develop better understanding of food nutrition. The purpose of F.H.A. is to make the girls more conscious of community and home life needs. The national program of work makes it possible for chapter members across the country to work toward common objectives that are currently of great importance to youth. It also helps to bring into focus the ways in which the organization can enrich the home economics program in the school. Activities of the F.H.A. may stimulate in- terests which can be developed through home experience. At the Award’s Day program, held May 29, Jean Valentine, senior was awarded a Crisco Company trophy and presented by Mrs. Mary Fowler, home economics teacher, for her outstanding work in home economics the past four years. 94 Sally Wasem, president, speaks to members of F.H.A. Broadens Outlook FRONT ROW: Mrs. Mary Fowler, Pam Churchill, Pat Kastor, Diane Healy, Karen Heitchler, Jean Valentine, Judy Putnoky, Luanna Plumb, Phyllis Castle, Gail Howell, Diane Bostater, Sally Wasem. SECOND ROW: Sharon Wikel, Shirley Strader, Kathy Strader, Claire Schoewe, Debbie Churchill, Rose Bush, Debbie Keller, Virginia Wasem, Diane Pyle, Penny Hanville, Chris Bauer, Donna Krenzer. THIRD ROW: Nancy Ash, Linda Young, Deanna Green, Jan Wasem, Carol Battle, Kathy Vartorella, Carla Moon, Mildred Hensley, Nita Strickler, Sue Hast, Trina Nealy, Becky Vaughan, Penny King. FOURTH ROW: Jackie Downing, Carolyn Wikel, Sue Hassenpflug, Debbie Reer, Kathy Nickols, Jill Schultz, Barb Ingels, Brenda Hopkins, Bessie Ingels, Cindy Schuster, Carla Otto. President Sally Wasem, Jeanette Ingels, and Carol Lonsway pack stuffed animals for Children's Ward at Memorial Hospital. 95 FFA Strives for Personal FRONT ROW: Ray Smith, Steve Kastor, Stu Taylor, Bruce Fleming, Bill Deehr, Ron Schuster, Charles Cleavenger, Mr. James Mutchler, adviser. SECOND ROW: Jim Daniels, Dale Brundage, Doug Nottke, Jess Hintz, Barry Fleming, Dan Whidden, Harold Leuszler. THIRD ROW: Bill Braddock, Lauren Kamm, Junior Cooley, John Ritz, Steve Payne, Gary Valentine, Dave Cleavenger, John Wienert. FOURTH ROW: Ben Fleming, Jim Biemler, Jeff Strickler, Richard Malone, Steve Deehr, John Kastor, Paul Soviak, Leonard Puder. FIFTH ROW: Ed Wlodarsky, Gary Hillis, Charles Williams, Jim Carver, George Bryant. NEW MEMBERS NEW MEMBERS. FRONT ROW: Gary Hillis, Len Puder, and George Bryant. SECOND ROW: Barry Fleming, Jim Weinert, Steve Payne, and adviser, James Mutchler. The Future Farmers of America held their annual banquet March 27. Slides were shown of all the year's important activities. Star Awards were given to Paul Soviak, Jess Hintz, Ray Smith, Gary Valentine, Bill Deehr, Charles Clea- venger, Dale Brundage, and Ray Smith. Stu Taylor received the first State Farmer Award given to a Berlin stu- dent since 1959. Special award went to Clifton Nottke, Jr., who became an Honorary Member. Scholarship Awards were received by Stu Taylor, Gary Valentine, Steve Kastor, and Ron Schuster. Edison members Sparky Weilnau, president; Stu Taylor, vice-president; Steve Deehr, reporter; Gary Roe, and Community Development FRONT ROW: Ron Schuster, treasurer: Bill Deehr, president; Stu Taylor, vice-pres- ident; Steve Kastor, secretary. SECOND ROW: Ray Smith, reporter; Mr. James Mutchler, adviser; Bruce Fleming, sentinel; Charles Cleavenger, student adviser. Clifton Nottke, Jr. receives Honorary Member award from president. Bill Deehr. Steve Kastor was awarded the DeKalb award and a certificate for 'all around good student in vo-agriculture.' Steve's name will be placed on the chapter's plaque. treasurer; and Harold Leuszler, and Mr. Mutchler, F.F.A. adviser, toured the campus of The Ohio State University, April 19 and also attended F.F.A. convention where Governor James Rhodes spoke. The Berlin Heights Chapter of the F.F.A. was represented at the Parliamentary Procedure Con- test this year by Steve Kastor, Stu Taylor, Ray Smith, Dale Brundage, Charles Cleavenger, Bruce Fleming, Ron Schuster, Jess Hintz, Harold Leuszler, Ben Fleming, John Kastor, and Paul Soviak. The team received the bronze award. The annual land judging was held in Castalia, Ohio October 19 with Richard Malone, Ed Wlordar- sky, and Jon DeMuth as members of the team. This year the boys placed ninth out of twenty- four schools. Twenty sophomores, juniors, and seniors made a trip to Anderson's Grain Terminal in Maumee, Ohio May 23. The students observed how grain is marketed from the time it leaves the farm until it is shipped to a processor or overseas for human consumption. They also observed grain being moved in and out of Anderson’s by truck, railroad, and ocean freighter. 97 Highlights Staff Gains Experience Editor Jean Valentine checks copy to be typed on stencil. Students observe News week. Highlights receives superior rating in Northwestern Ohio District Journalism. Keeping the students and parents of Berlin School in- formed about its work and activities is the purpose of the Berlin Highlights. It also helps to prepare students who want to major in journalism in college and who wish to make a career in the mass media. The staff adviser. Miss Sophia Purcell was assistant co- ordinator at National Scholastic Press Association Convention in Chicago, November 24 and 25 and also was elected to the executive council of the State Scholastic Journalism Association at a meeting in Columbus, November 4. Robert Tittle, Luanna Plumb, Rose Bush, Tim Hohman, and Jean Valentine attended the Bowling Green newspaper workshop in October. The Berlin Highlights achieved first class honor award for the second semester ’67 rating and an excellent in the Northwest District in 1968. The staff observed News Week, October 10, with Lorain Journal's Mike Knapp, Norwalk Reflector’s Jack Brown, Sandusky Register’s Tom Kahler. 98 by Mimeographing Paper FRONT ROW: Ann Kinnard, news editor; Jean Valentine, editor-in-chief; Linda Opfer, sports editor; Luanna Plumb, feature editor. ROW TWO: Mary Wiencke, Miss Sophia Purcell, adviser; Tom Schneider, Tin Hohman, photog- raphers. Robert Tittle absent from picture. Editor Jean Valentine was award- ed a P.T.A. scholarship. She attend- ed Ohio State Journalism Career In- stitute. July 30 - August 5, 1967. Rose Bush and Jean Valentine went to the Sandusky Register May 14 for a work shop and were teen-cor- respondents to the Sandusky Register this year. Penny King was Berlin’s corre- spondent for the Norwalk Reflector. 99 Journalism students listen to Mr. Mike Knapp, state-editor at the Lorain Journal, as he explains various facets of newspaper work. Echo Staff Echo Closes With FRONT ROW: Russ Gillard, Miss Sophia Purcell, adviser, Claire Schoewe, Jean Valentine, Ann Kinnard. SECOND ROW: Tom Schneider, Mary Poyer, Doug Vartorella, Ted Vartorella, Linda Opfer. Editor Editor Ann Kinnard checks over yearbook page layouts. This year marked the twentieth anniversary of Berlin’s Echo. To make this book the most compre- hensive, the staff included a history of the school and historical highlights of the school’s activities. The early yearbooks were printed on one side of each page and included only formal pictures with stories of the year’s work. Among this year’s many activities was the Bowling Green workshop held October 3 and attended by Linda Opfer, Mary Poyer, Ann Kinnard, Claire Schoewe, and Mary Wiencke. The annual ad sale was held in November with the subscription drive in March. The kick-off skit was about a king who could get no joy in life. He sent for his jester, who made jokes, but to no avail. Then someone suggested he order the 1968 Echo. This made the king happy. Mr. Mutch- ler, agriculture teacher, bought the first subscription. The cast included Brad Taylor, Mike Eldridge, Blake Hurley, Russ Gillard, Mary Poyer, Nancy Paseur, Sandy Bruns, Judy Putnoky, Doug Vartorella. Ann Kinnard, Ted Vartorella, and Linda Opfer. 100 Twenty Years of Publication Mr. Swiech helps editor Ann Kinnard. 101 Sandy Bruns and Carla Otto work on yearbook. Spanish Club FRONT ROW: Debbie Calhoun, Kathy Vartorella, Adgie Hill, Joel Poyer, Brad Taylor, Ann Jones, Larry Christman, Mr. John Marshall, adviser. SECOND ROW: Rose Bush, Debbie Churchill, Betsy Hill, Lillie Hintz, Carol Hoover, Jan Wasem, Carol Battle, Chris Hoover. THIRD ROW: Vickie Kernell, Bruce Braddock, Bill Phillips, Mike Church, Lynn Leuszler, Jeff Kernell, Rich Cordle. FOURTH ROW: Linda Shoop, Cortland Hill, Sue Tillinghast, Carla Moon, Blake Hurley, Sue Holzhauser, Kathy Palkovic, Tom Phillips. Among Spanish Club’s many activities was a social event held with Milan April 25. All Spanish Club members participated. The club members also held two bake sales, April 6 and May 11 at the Berlin Locker Plant. The main purpose of the Spanish Club is to help the students understand Spanish culture and also to give them the opportunity to meet with others who have like interests in the Span- ish speaking countries. 102 Mr. John Marshall, adviser; Brad Taylor, treasurer; Joel Poyer, president; Adgie Hill, secretary; Kathy Vartorella, vice-president. 103 Berlin Holds Fourteenth Homecoming Linda Hayes, Queen, cuts the Homecoming cake at the Fri- day night’s dance. Varsity and reserve cheerleaders cheer at the bonfire. Activities for the fourteenth and final Berlin Home- coming were held October 6 and 7. A snake dance opened the events and was followed by a bonfire and the announcement of the student body elected Homecoming attendants. At the dance Linda Hayes was crowned the 1967 Homecoming Queen. Preceding the game with Black River Saturday was the Homecoming parade, it included the high school band, the class floats, and the queen and her attendants. During the half-time of the game. Principal C. B. Sanders announced the judging of the floats. The freshmen won first prize with Raid ’Em”; and “Sink 'Em, entered by the juniors, won second place. The seniors’ float Anchor ’Em” won third prize; and the sophomores’ “Iron ’Em Out” placed fourth. The seniors' float Anchor ’Em” won third prize. Homecoming court cheers at game. The girls in dark suits are Cindy Bruns, Lois Salmons, 1966 Queen; Linda Hayes, 1967 Queen; and Jeanette Ingels. Students Represent School SENIOR ATTENDANT SENIOR ATTENDANT JUNIOR ATTENDANT Jeanette Ingels and Cindy Bruns and escort, Francie Hill and es- escort, Jim Davidson. Jeff Strickler. cort, Russ Gillard. Jade Dute and escort, Kelly Shook. FRESHMAN ATTENDANT Patty Kastor and escort, A1 Hensley. 1967 HOMECOMING QUEEN Linda Hayes and escort, Ted Vartorella. 105 Governor Rhodes’ Visit Is One Governor James A. Rhodes visited Berlin Heights April 18 to view the ruins of the Berlin Box Shop which was destroyed by fire April 15. Governor Rhodes also visited the school and talked to the en- tire school body and staff. Christine Phillips, eighth grader, presented Governor Rhodes a bouquet of fruit blossoms while Mayor Burt Oehling addresses the audience. Don Goodman, maintenance and bus supervisor, marks the map to show where Sue Holzhauser lives while Carla Moon looks on. The purpose of the marked map was to make it easier to figure out the 1968-69 routes to transport students to Edison High, Berlin-Milan Junior High at Berlin Heights, EHOVE, and St. Peter's Catholic School in Huron. 106 . . . of the Many School Events Arbor Day was observed April 18 in a high school ceremony in the auditorium. Since 1954, the Berlin Garden Club has hon- ored the graduating seniors by presenting them with a tree. Because the Class of 1968 had been presented with a Norway Maple tree in their freshman year, their ceremony included the dedication of the tree. Charles Plumb, master of ceremonies, told about the history of Arbor Day at Berlin. Following this, Russ Gillard read the Governor's Proclamation for Arbor Day. Judy Putnoky read the poem, ‘The Lonesome Pine Tree;' and Jean Valentine read her essay ‘The Wonders of Trees.’ Music was furnished by the band, featuring ‘Manhattan Vignettes.’ Brad Taylor read the story of Arbor Day in Ohio, followed by Linda Hayes giving the history of the seniors’ tree, the Norway Maple. The Garden Club and seniors went outside to dedicate the tree and place a stone with the class numeral on it and bury a jar containing the names of the seniors. After the dedication, the seniors attended a tea given by the Garden Club members in the home economics room. Substituting for Mrs. David Gilchrist, president of the Berlin Garden Club, Mrs. Karl Humm speaks at the Arbor Day tree dedication for the class of 1968. Brad Taylor was one of the six seniors who spoke at the Arbor Day program. 107 Drama Production Involves PRODUCTION CREW OF ASK ANY GIRL. FRONT ROW: John Connors and Dave Csehi. ROW TWO: Jean Valentine, Bruce Wright, Rose Bush, and Jim Davidson. ROW THREE: Jan Wasem, Jill Schultz, Tom Schneider, and Mike Taylor. ROW FOUR: Kathy Nickols, Becky Vaughan, Linda Shoop, and Sue Tillinghast. ROW FIVE: Harold Leuszler, Chris Hoover, and Lynn Leuszler. ROW SIX: Bill Phillips, Penny Hanville, Julie Heckelman, and Mike Church. ROW SEVEN: Anne Bober, Cindy Schuster, Carol Hoover, and Pam Churchill. ROW EIGHT: Dave Dick, business manager; Carol Lonsway, technical director; Kathy Wallace, assistant student director; Mr. Robert Morrison, director; and Sue Holzhauser, student director. Mary Poyer(Meg) and Joel Poyer (Miles) dance the 'Moti- vational Research Tango. 108 The cast is in an early rehearsal in the music room. . . . Sixty-two High School Students The Wheeler family practices ’We're Only a Phone Call Away' with the stage band. Mary Poyer (Meg) accepts a date with Tom Phillips, (the younger Doughton.). Juniors Plan ‘Moonlight Francie Hill and John Ritz throw pennies into the pond. ‘Moonlight and Roses’ was the theme of this year’s Junior-Senior Prom. As an illustration of the theme, the entrance to the gym was made up of a trellis of roses. The center of the decoration was a fountain in the middle of the gym. Other decorations included a garden, wishing well, swing, and a bandstand. The Prom began with the musical entertainment of Gene and the Nightrain, a Huron band. As the Prom progressed, a buffet dinner was served in the cafeteria. Junior class president, Stu Taylor, gave the welcome; and senior class president, Charles Plumb, gave the response. As entertainment, the Will for the juniors was read by seniors, Charles Plumb and Mike Eldridge. The Prophecy for the senior class was read by Joel Poyer. The After-Prom began at one o’clock at the Greentree Inn in Sandusky. 110 Dave Dick and Jan Wasem relax on the swing. and Roses;’ Stage Sadie Hawkins Day Gene and the Nightrain, a Huron band, played at the Prom. Students and guests enjoy the buffet dinner. Juniors, Charles Ward, Gail Nahre- bechi, Charles Cleavenger, and Connie Shoop decorate the gym. Ill All dressed for the Junior class sponsored Sadie Hawkins Day April 26 was Sue Tillinghast, Stu Taylor, and Connie Shoop. Students Awarded The Berlin Heights American Legion Auxiliary and the Kiwanis sponsored two girls to Girls State held June 15-23 at Capital University in Columbus. Francie Hill, alternate; Adgie Hill, delegate; Rose Bush, delegate; and Freida Keller, alternate. The American Legion Post 659 sponsored four delegates to Boys State held June 13-21 to Ohio University in Athens. Harold Leuszler, alternate; Ray Smith, delegate; Jess Hintz, delegate; Stu Taylor, delegate; John Henry, delegate; and Mike Taylor, alternate. Mrs. Osborne Hoover, P. T. A. president, presented Lillie Hintz, a band camp scholarship and to Penny King a summer journalism workshop scholarship. At commencement Cindy Bruns was presented a plaque for ten years perfect attendance. Representing Mr. Arthur Buch- wald, chairman of the boys and girls division of the Berlin Kiwanis, was Mr. Sanders who gave Tom Schneider a check for the Ohio University Journalism Workshop. 112 for Their Achievements Scholarship team members who placed first or second in various subjects and then went on to testing in Vermilion May 4. FRONT ROW: Tom Phillips. Debbie Toler. Penny King. Lillie Hintz. Rose Bush. Linda Wikel. Jean Valentine, Sandy Bruns, and Debbie Calhoun. ROW TWO: Connie Shoop, Leonard Shortt, George Kinnard, Bill Phillips, John Henry, Dave Barnes, and Lynn Leuszler. ROW THREE: Adgie Hill, Freida Keller, Kathy Vartorella. Carla Moon, Blake Hurley, Sue Holzhauser, Ted Var- torella, and Russ Gillard. Absent from picture was Tom Jones. Scholarship team members who received awards. Sandy Meese received honorable mention in the Bowling Green District in the English 12 scholar- ship test. Russ Gillard placed eleventh in the district and took honorable mention in the state in physics. In world history Lynn Leuzler placed ninth in the district and received honorable men- tion in the state. Dave Barnes received district honorable mention in plane geometry. At Awards Day held May 29, Mrs. Mary Fowler presented Jean Valentine the Crisco Company Award for the outstand- ing student in home economics. 113 Honor Students Speak THOMAS JONES 3.7 Bausch and Lombe science award RUSSELL GILLARD 3.387 DOUGLAS VARTORELLA 3.333 SANDRA BRUNS 3.150 JEAN VALENTINE 3.147 at Commencement Charles Plumb, class president, re- ceived his diploma from Dr. Wil- liam P. Williams, president of the Berlin-Milan Local Board of Educa- tion. PrincipalC. B. Sanders presented the two $200.OOP. T. A. Scholarships Douglas Vartorella and Jean Valentine. Berlin Graduates Last Class COMMENCEMENT, CLASS OF 1968 June 9 marked the 74th and final commencement of Berlin Heights High School. At commencement the five honor students, Tom Jones, Russ Gillard, Doug Vartorella, Sandy Bruns, and Jean Valen- tine spoke. The chorus sang Halls of Ivy,’ featuring the senior chorus members. Senior high Principal C. B. Sanders announced various achievements of the class of 1968. Among them was the naming of Tom Jones to the Honus Honor Society, a scholastic honor society that requires a student to have an accumulative point average of 3.5 or higher. A plaque was presented to Cindy Bruns for having had perfect attendance for the past ten school years. Other seniors were mentioned for perfect attendance in high school years. The two $200 P.T.A. scholarships, given on the basis of scholastic ability and need, were presented by Mr. Sanders to Jean Valentine and Doug Vartorella. Senior leaders were presented and recognition went to student council members, class officers, and National Honor Society. Members of Quill and Scroll were recognized including Jean Valentine, editor of the Highlights; and Ann Kinnard, editor of the Echo. After the class was certified by Mr. Sanders, diplomas were presented by Doctor William P. Williams, Board of Education President. Rev. Paul Zook gave the invocation and the benediction. In the afternoon, the forty-two graduating seniors attended the class service. Rev. Osborne Hoover gave the invocation and Rev. Ernest Riley read the scripture. Rev. Hoover also gave the inspirational message. The senior chorus members sang two selections with the chorus. Rev. Riley prayed the benediction. 116 Compliments of s C v 1 u rueA xH k tyrrbe 1. E. AMERINE VETERINARIAN 1616 Columbus Ave. Sandusky, Ohio PUT YOUR TRUST IN THE LORD HART’S CORNER DRUG STORE BONNETT’S POULTRY PRESCRIPTION SERVICE Huron, Ohio Phone 433-2 114 100 West Liberty Street Vermilion, Ohio DORR CHEVROLET CO., INC. CORSO’S CLEVELAND ROAD GREENHOUSE Phone 499-2181 August, Grace, Chuck, and Jim Milan, Ohio We service what we sell Potted Plants Flowers for Ail Occasions 2073 Cleveland Road Ph. Ma 626-2882 Sandusky, Ohio Compliments of BARONE’S IMPALA ROOM BEN FRANKLIN Serving ITALIAN CHINESE AMERICAN Locally Owned - Nationally Known FOOD DANCING C. H. LOOMIS South Shore Shopping Center Vermilion, Ohio 626-3424 533 W. Perkins Ave. Sandusky, Ohio 117 IT PAYS TO LOOK WELL TOM JORDAN’S BARBER SHOP 9-6 Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday 12-8 Thursday Closed Wednesday Main Street Berlin Heights, Ohio VERMILION'S FAMILY RESTAURANT DRIVE IN Chicken Dinner .69 Hot Roast Beef Sandwich . 69£ Slugger w Cheese .35£ ‘We ■ M � IA iwrywie!' Slugger . 45£ Shakes Hamburgers Cheeseburgers Fish French Fries Rts. 6 2 Vermilion Phone 967-4142 RICHMAN BROTHERS CLOTHES AMERICA'S LARGEST MAKER and SELLER OF MEN'S WEAR New at Gaylord's 415 W. Perkins Ave. HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION Norwalk, Ohio 118 CONGRATULATIONS Compliments of JOHNSON JEWELERS SERVICE GARAGE, INC. DIAMOND SPECIALIST OLDSMOBILE Norwalk, Ohio Hester at Monroe 29 E. Main Street Norwalk, Ohio Phone 663-2501 Phone 662-5061 CONGRATULATIONS and HURON BARBER SHOP BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF '68 ROBERT L. 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Church Supplies Christian Cards and Gifts 160 Columbus Avenue Sandusky, Ohio 44870 Phone 625-1494 AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS GOODYEAR SHELL BUS’S SHELL SERVICE 311 W. Perkins Ave. Sandusky, Ohio Phone: 626-9790 Complete Radiator and Auto Repair Perkins and Columbus Ave. Sandusky, Ohio Phone 625-6746 MEEK’S PASTRY SHOP STAR DINER HERMAN LORCHER, JR. Prop. Two Locations to Serve You 143 Linwood SCHILD'S I. G. A. Ph. 663-4931 Ph. 663-0171 BLANCHE MEESE--Prop. 18 and 20 Junction Norwalk, Ohio Phone 662-6773 Compliments of Congratulations T. EBERTS INC. ACME BARBER SHOP TYPEWRITERS and OFFICE SUPPLIES Norwalk, Ohio Across From State Theater JOE WESKE Prop. 121 WHIDDEN’S BEAUTY SHOP We sell every Bloomin' Thing Route 113 Berlin Heights, Ohio HURON FLOWER SHOP Phone 588-2437 339 Main St. HOUSE OF DONUTS SOUTH SHORE BEVERAGE 301 West Perkins Sandusky, Ohio Phone 626-6681 Coffee Bar--Carry Out Service Phone 967-6378 South Shore Shopping Center Vermilion, Ohio DIRCKS JEWELRY HERMAN’S FURNITURE Keepsake Jewelers COLONIAL SHOPPE BERLIN HIGH SCHOOL JEWELRY Huron, Ohio Cleveland Road 1800 Sandusky, Ohio Terms With No Finance Charges! HEYS MUSIC CO. Let's Go Bowling Band Instruments Repairs--Music HURON RECREATION CENTER Pianos--Organs Vermilion, Ohio Phone WO 7-5258 125 Main Street Huron, Ohio Phone 433-9937 122 KELBLE BROS. COPLEY INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Wholesale Dealers in Livestock and Dressed Meats Berlin Heights, Ohio Phone 588-2015 JOSEPH P. STIERT, Pres. Auto, Home, Farm, Life Two Offices to Serve You Milan 499-4285 Sandusky 625-3752 BERLIN FRUIT BOX COMPANY School Jackets Gym Clothes Letter Sweaters HOLZAEPFEL BROTHERS Berlin Heights, Ohio Corner of Columbus Ave. and E. Market St. Sandusky, Ohio KAYS SHOES SHOOP’S HARDWARE For All the Family 18 West Main Norwalk, Ohio Lowe Brothers Paints Ladders--Glass Pipe and Pipe Fittings Berlin Heights, Ohio Phone 588-2515 FIRELANDS AGENCY FELDKAMP'S Two Locations for Your Convenience LAKE ERIE CARRY OUT Main Street Berlin Heights, Ohio Rt. 61 Mill Street Huron, Ohio Phone 433-3216 123 Compliments to the SPARK’S GULF Class of '68 KENILEE LANES 169 East Main Street Norwalk, Ohio 1416 East Seminary Norwalk, Ohio Phone 662-8331 Phone 663-8801 Compliments of WICKES LUMBER AND 7 SEAS RESTAURANT BUILDING SUPPLY CENTER 24 West Main Street Route 18 East of Norwalk Norwalk, Ohio Phone 668-4661 Compliments of HOMESTEAD INN MEAD MOTOR SALES INC. RESTAURANT and MOTELS Rt. 250 at Turnpike in Milan Norwalk, Ohio Phone 499-4271 CURVE INN TRUCK STOP SHOOPEE’S STORE Open 24 Hours Rt. 20 E. 12 Main Street Norwalk, Ohio Berlin Heights, Ohio 124 Congratulations Class of '68 SANDUSKY REGISTER It Will Continue to Be Our Pleasure and Privilege to Serve You With Full Newspaper Coverage RICHARD L SHAFER 29 Public Square Milan, Ohio 44846 Phone 499-3361 125 JACK LILES SON Hay, Straw and Grain Haulers Collins, Ohio 44826 Phone 668-7421 or 668-7415 Best Wishes F rom THE TWINE HOUSE ’ron, Ohio COLONY CLEANERS 507 Cleveland Road West Huron Plaza Huron, Ohio Phone 433-2504 Pick Up Station --Shoop's Hardware Berlin Heights, Ohio Compliments of HURON FARM BUREAU Co-op Ass'n Clarksfield Norwalk Huron Lumberyard Congratulations F rom V. A. FIRES LUMBER CO. THE WILKES £ COMPANY INC. Huron, Ohio Huron, Ohio DEL’S SHOES THE KISHMAN CO. South Shore Shopping Center Fresh Fish Seafoods Wholesale and Retail Vermilion, Ohio Vermilion, Ohio Phone 967-4123 or 967-3151 126 Congratulations Compliments of POHL’S HOLMAN JEWELERS Young Men's Clothing and Shoes Phone 663-1291 Norwalk, Ohio Norwalk, Ohio See Our Complete Selection of Berlin High School Class Rings for Classes 1968 to 1971 Compliments of Firestone Tires WARREN LEE, Owner SHINROCK LEE’S ELEVATOR SUPPLY ASS’N. FIRESTONE SERVICE Shinrock, Ohio West Main and Lake Berlin Heights, Ohio Phone 588-2041 Code 419 Wrecker Service--General Repairing FIRELANDS COMMUNITY HECKELMAN’S SERVICE BANK WM. HECKELMAN, Mgr. A Full Service Bank Phone 588-2035 Berlin Heights, Ohio Member F. D. I. C. Two Offices Huron, Ohio Berlin Heights, Ohio PIED PIPER DRIVc IN Huron, Ohio Cones, Shakes, Sundaes Soft Drinks Sandwiches SAyES A1AJt HA 433-2601 127 JERRY'S VARIETY VILLAGE LAUNDROMAT STORE Drive-Thru aundioma : COMPLETE self sfbi ipc 1 HU ON j lAUMOPt OPYCLEANEP i p|AZa lti—rr Beverage and Snack Corner of Market and Franklin Sandusky, Ohio Congratulations to the Class of 1968 ROBERTS JEWELERS ROBERT’S TYPEWRITER A Corporation SERVICE Diamond Specialists 109 East Water Street Sandusky, Ohio 24 E. Market Sandusky, Ohio J. SCHLESSMAN Compliments of SONS, INC. DON’S MARATION Tires - - Batteries - - Accessories SCHLESSMAN East Main Street Milan, Ohio Phone 499-2161 44846 Area Code 419 Berlin Heights, Ohio Triple S Hybird Seed Corn 128 MILAN AUTO SUPPLY Fleet-Wing Gasoline and Fuel Oil Distributor Phone 499-2101 Milan, Ohio CONGRATULATIONS JOHNSON JEWELERS DIAMOND SPECIALIST Norwalk, Ohio 29 E. 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THE SHOE BOX 617 Main St. The Family Shoe Store Huron, Ohio 433-4161 356 Main Street Huron, Ohio JENNINGS READY-MIX, INC. MacINTIRE CHEVROLET, INC. Plant Locations: 342 Main St. Huron, Ohio 44839 40 Woodlawn Ave. Norwalk, Ohio 4 Clinton Street New London, Ohio 849 Clark Ave. Ashland, Ohio Opposite Air Part Willard, Ohio 130 Phone 433-3649 Compliments of M. A. HARRISON FIRELANDS KITCHEN CO. 607 Main Street, Huron, Ohio Specializing in QUALITY KITCHENS HARRY WRIGHT Tappan Kitchen Specialist Built-ins MFG. CO. , INC. Birmingham, Ohio Phone 965-4712 BECHSTEIN ASPHALT PAVING CO. Congratulations Class of '68 Dress - Work - Casual Footwear for the Entire Family -Liquid Asphalt Products- -Hot and Cold Mix- -Shooting and Chipping- -Road Oiling - Excavating- -Stone - Sand - Semi-Hauling- Jf CfafiroCcM 19 Scat MAUS SHOES 113 W. MARKET ST. AuUy.ffeL (' Birmingham, Ohio Ph. 965-8835 MISSION OF NORWALK, INC. Expert Fitting Better Brands MODERNAIRE BRIDAL FORMAL SHOPPE Bottlers and Distributors Mission Beverages Dr Pepper and Coca Cola 607 West Perkins Avenue Sandusky, Ohio Phone 662-7401 Norwalk, SANDUSKY MONUMENTAL CO. Ohio Phone 626-2919 NORWALK VAULT CO. BALCONI BROS. Proprietors Precast Concrete Products Norwalk, Ohio Phone 663-3281 131 Compliments of NORMA UNGER Representing REG STADTMILLER REALTOR Serving the Berlin Heights and Surrounding Area With Complete Real Estate Service Call Berlin Heights 588-2424 for Courteous and Prompt Real Estate Service. ENTERTAINMENT HEADQUARTERS Transistor Radios Record Players Tape - Records Complete Selection Stereo - Television ERIE ELECTRONICS INC. South Shore Shopping Center Vermilion, Ohio 132 BING’S FURNITURE OHIO'S LARGEST FURNITURE RETAILER 202 E. Market St. Sandusky, Ohio Furniture - Carpet - Appliances Compliments of HURON DRUG Your REXALL Store Prescriptions - Cosmetics Phone 433-3115 Huron, Ohio FERBER LUMBER TREATED TIMBERS and LUMBERS NATIVE and FINISHED LUMBER Berlin Heights Rt. 61 Phone 588-2284 PFEFFERKORN AWNING BERLIN HEIGHTS COMPANY LOCKER PLANT - SPARKLE Manufacturers of High Grade MARKET Tailored Awnings, Tents, Traps, Canvas Work of All Kinds, Boat Curtains, Cockpit Covers, and Lemon Oil Polish. Meats, Groceries, Processing Phone 588-2023 1610 Cleveland Ave. Phone MA 5-7761 Berlin Heights, Ohio Sandusky, Ohio WILLIAM DAUCH ERIE COUNTY CONCRETE CO. INC. AUTOMOBILE CLUB, INC. A. A. A. Norwalk Ohio 426 Huron Avenue Sandusky, Ohio Phone 625-5831 133 U 35 RICHMAN BROTHERS CLOTHES AMERICA'S LARGEST MAKER and SELLER OF MEN'S WEAR New at Gavlord's 415 W. Perkins Ave. 1959 ERIE COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONS FRONT ROW: B. Burnham, N. Leimbach, R. Kelble, C. Hoffman, E. Kilbride. ROW TWO: C. Hensley, J. Vartorella, J. Johnson, D. Leonard. ROW THREE: B. Perkins, R. Weaver. D. Smith, J. Weaver, D. Smith. J. Weaver, Mr. Garland, H. Linden. 1920 GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM L to R. Luella Houser, Esther Fox, Lucille Wasem, Helena Holmes, Mary Hoffman, Edith Wasem, Catherine Ackerman, Mr. Doust. 136 4 v t V - •